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TAKES HER OWN LIFE.

Los Angeles, May 11.-Mrs, Florence
Minnock, wife of an cmployc of the
Llowellyn Iron works and mother of
children, committed suicide here to-
day. Last night her husband found
her inhaling gas and was unconscious.
He revived her, but this morning when
his back was turned she secured II
vial of poison and drank it's contents,
dying a few moments later III terrible
nGonN.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
, RUMoRs ARE s,LENcED,

cJ3presnhasseen, Mq,.y M,.4i Fl S,rs}i in liz
Danish newspapers ethat Pr Maurice
r. Egan, the tAmcrican ,Winlster TO
Denmark, was, tp be recalled were
sleneed today by the minister's an
nouncement that President Taft has
officially informed him that he shall
retain his post rA
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
ROUNDHOUSE BURNS
AT WALLACE
IDAHO

Special to The Daily Missoulian
Wallace, May IA loss of about
$4,000 was caused tonight by a fire
which destroyed the roundhouse of
the Q. r, & n. company in this city.
Three locomotives were destroyed in
the coRflaGration. The fire was
communicated to nearby dwellings
and several were burned to the
ground, The flames ragged for two
hours or more
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
PRESSMEN ON STRIKE.

Salt Lake, Utah. May 1.-Two hun
dred pressmen and feeders employed
in job offices in this city went on
strike today to enforce a demand for
higher wages and certain shop rules
involving the employment of more
helpers.
The employers are willing to make
wage concessions. but declare the
shop rules are offensive.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
JURY DUTY
THROUGH NOVEL RUSE

London, May 11.-An actor, who was
summoned today to serve on a. jury,
made the successful plea that under
the new law he was q 'rogue and
vagabond," and therefore ineligible.
In support of his contention he pro-
duced an old act of parliament which
never had been repealed. The sur
prsed judge hastily perused this act,
and had to admit that the actor was
not qualified TO sit on a jury. -
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Cincinnati, May 11.--~Police are in
vestigating "Elack Hand case
which is revived by the poisoning ol
Salvatore Rizzo, aged 81, Il fruit deal
er. A few months ago he received 6
Black Hand letter demanding thai
he go to Pittshurg With $4,000 Rizzt
did not obey the demand. Last Sat
urday Rizzo became suddenly i'll anC
today he died,
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DEBATE FINALS ARE WON
BY FORSYTH
Continued From Page Onc.)


conditions which would follow the
adoption Of an offensive policy in
naval affairs, showing the destruction
which it would bring to commerce and
then contrasting the conditions which
exist under the present system.
Ben Forbes followed her for the af-
frmativc, and, after a few minutes of
rebuttal continued the arguments of
his colleagues for an offensive navy of
their definition. He argued as to the
needs of the United States foreign
possessions and showed how neces-
sary strong navy will be to the COM
ing struggle for commercial supremacy
in the Pacific.
Captain Gilliland of the Forsyth
team answered Mr.. Forbes arguments.
In one of the most polished and con-
vincing speeches which have ever been
delivered in the high school contests.
H gave q final summary Of the argu-
mcnts of his colleagues and with argu-
ments which undoubtedly We're the
ones which gave the victory to Forsyth
he clinched the discussion which his
team mates had carried on as to the
relative meaning Of tho two disputed
terms. a& #s
Tic Immediately took the floor again,
however, in the rebuttal for the mega
tive, surprising in it even his per
formancc in direct argument. Every
point of his opponents argument was
carefully gone over, it's fallacles and
errors pointed out, and the final state
ment for the negative made. x
Miss Agatha Walters closed for the
affirmative with a rebuttal, coming out
in far better style than in her first
speech She made a desperate fight
to regain the ground which her side
had lost and attacked from every
side the arguments of the negative
Miss Peterson Wins.
Following her speech the decisions
We're asked for and while the judges
were out Professor Snoddy announced
the result in the essay contest. The
winner as announced last night was
Miss Eleanor Peterson of the Carbon
county high school. The young lady
was present at the theatcr and on the
announcement of the award she was
escorted to the stage and given the
medal. he-
This is the first time in the history
! of the league that the cup has left
I the western district and after being
| in Missoula for a year it will now be
carried to the eastern district, where
/ it will remain for at least another
lycar. A number of new prizes were
also announced last night, the prin-
cipal one being the award of set OF
books to each of the members of the
losing team The other was the award
of a scholarship to the winner of the
essay medal. which will be presented
| by w. H. Houston of this city.
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1;Ylg.
A PUBLIC HEARlNG

state commerce commission Will give
a public hearing on the proposed uni
form code of demurrage rules in this
city June and S. Persons interested
in the rules may present their views
orally or in the form of briefs.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Speaker Cannons diagnosis that 1t
viii take hot summer weather to get
the tariff bill out of the senate, leads
all OF us to pray harder than ever for
warmer days.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

At this years track meet the pur-
pie and gold can be placed as high
as If our boys We're competing on the
track; hospitality is as desirable a
quality as athletic ability.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Canada's first plant for the MAN.
ufacture Of creosote is to be estab-
lished at Weldon, Que, by company
employing capital from the United
States.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Montana lumbermcn pay wages 50
much higher than their Washington
competitors that they are entitled tt
an advantage in freight rates.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

East of us. ives, OF us. north Of us.
south of us the struggle for right of
way goes on; out Of it all there should
come some railway construction.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Trout Creek expected to be vacated
soon, but she would have chosen an
other method than fire for Fastening
the exodus.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

In more ways than one. Montana
Is at last receiving fair play from
the railways, and the novel position
is much appreciated.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

1t is. also, gratifying to learn that
the interstate commerce commission
has discovered that Missoula is on the
map.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Any action that makes kidnapping ar
unpopular sport is desirable, and the
Boyles are fine as terrible examples
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Improved rates on our eastward
shipments will be followed BY Il bet
terlncnt In the westward tariff soon
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

The best team won in last night IS
debate, but there was no disgrace to
the losers to fall before such antago-
nists.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Governor Haskell Of Oklahoma is
stili explaining. but there are many
items which are not yet explained.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

The presence Of SO many doctors in
the city should terrorze the bacili
and the germs and the microbes.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Oregon sheep, moving cast, and
Montana cattle, moving west, make
the railway business good.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Some time in June the boundaries of
the forest in this state will be gone
over and any agricultural lands of
consequence will be cut off from the
forests.
Mr.. Greeley cannot say as to whether
anv considerable amount of agricul-
tural land will be restored to the pri-
vate use but is rather of the opinion
that there will not be much.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

1t is up to Missoua to make the
track meet great success this year.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
SUBSCRIBERS PAPERS

THO Missoulian Is anxious to give
Tho hest carrier service; therefore sub
scribers are requested to report faulty
delivery at once. In ordering paper
changed to new address please give
old address also. Money orders and
checks should be made payable to
The Missoulian Publishing Company
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Copper, as a Missoula county asset.
is forcing itself to the fore.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

There was practical side to Mis-
soulas Arbor day that was gratifying.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

We must root, even If we cannot
root for our own boys.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12

Now that your tree is planted, take
good care of it.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12
"BLACk HAND" is BUSY.

Higgins block. phone 341 black.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-05-12


Montana umbermcn pay wages so
much higher than their Washington
competitors that they are entitled to
an advantage in freight rates
In more ways than one. Montana
is at last receiving fair play from
the railways, and the novel position
is much appreciated.
. -----------------------------
Trout Creek expected to be vacated
soon. but she would have chosen an
other method than fire for Fastening
the exodus.
1t is. also, gratifying to learn that
the interstate commerce commission
has discovered that Missoula is on the
map.
-----~-------.-----
The best team won In last nights
debate, but there was no disgrace to
the losers to fall before such antago-
nists.
Any action that makes kidnapping an
Boyles are fine as terrible examples.
Improved rates on our eastward
shipments will be followed BY Il bet
terncnt In the westward tariff soon
Governor Haskell Of Oklahoma Is
still explaining, but there are many
items which arc not yet explained.
The presence Of SO many doctors in
the city should terrorze the bacilli
and the germs and the microbes.
Oregon sheep, moving cast, and
Montana cattle, moving west, make
the railway business good,
--------~-----------------------
1t is up to Missoua to make the
track meet great success this year.
There was a practical side to Mis-
soula's Arbor day that was gratifying.
Copper, as q Missoula county asset,
is forcing itself to the fore.
We must root, even If VIC cannot
root for our own boys.
--------------------
Now that your tree is planted, take
good care of it,
---------~--------.-------
Keep boosting for the track meet.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1909-02-06

terre ont gele, mais les jeunes pousses
d'arbres aussi, ainsi que les neaes.
Depuis avant- hier la temperature s'est
adoucie ct le ciel Sc ternit. II ma pas
plu depuis quelque temps, ce don't per-
some ne Sc plant. Cette continuation
de beau temps favorise la plantation
des cannes.
Les planteurs riziers Sc preparent
pour entreprendre une nouvelle recolte.
lis voient avec regret que le fieuve ne
Sc presse pas de monter. La saison de
la crue annuelle lie trouve tres bas ct
montant paresseusement. Lorsqu'il aura
grossi Sc maintiendra-t-i CONNIE Fan
dernier, on il entretenu les siphons
jusqu'a la fin ? Les gros froids qui Sc
sont fait sentir au Nord ont do retarder
fecoulement des eaux, mais lie degel ne
tardera pas.
Les routes publiques sont superbes,
mais on est embarrasse de dire 81 le
merite revient aux contracteurs ou au
beau temps.
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Proceedings Of the
Board Of School Directors
Of the Parish of St. John the Baptist

Edgard, La, January Z, 1909.
The Board met this day in regular
monthly sitting with the following mem.
bers present: Messrs. st. Martin, Gen
dron, Richarme, Abadie and Dumez;
absent, Mr.. Cassagne.
Upon motion of Mr.. Richarme, Sec
onded by Mr.. Gendron, and adopted,
the president was authorized TO appoint
a committee to examiue the books and
accounts Of the secretary and ex-officio
treasurer of the school funds.
The president appointed Messrs. Aba
die and Gendron with himself as chair
man of said committee.
Snndry bills were presented, approved
and ordered paid.
1t was moved by Mr.. Richarme and
seconded by Mr.. Abadie and carried. that
Mr. Jules Cry be authorized to make
the necessary repairs to the Berthelot's
School building.
Messrs. Leopold Dry and Rene Pan
caire were appointed trustees of the
Bertlleiot's School
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FRANCOIS CopPEE,
de l'Academie franchise.
A Letter to Teachers.

Superintendent A. G. Bernard has
sent the following letter to the teachers
of st. John parish:
Office Parish Superintendent of Educa-
ton. st. John Parish, Jan. 80, 1909.
Dear Teachers.
| have sent you under separate cover
Arbor, Library and Bird Day Annual.
Owing to the lateness | have taken
charge, l hereby fix the second Friday
In February as Arbor Day for the pub
lie schools of ST.. John parish.
Please have exercises as outlined in
pamphlet and do not fail. Have Libra
ry Day and Bird Day on dates named
in pamphlets. Celebrate each exercise
IN full. 1t is absolutely necessary that
you send me a written report of the
exercises held, within reasonable time
after the celebration of the respective
exercises. Invite friends and patrons of
the school to cooperate with you in
making the exercises success.
With best wishes, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
A. G. BERNARD, JR.,
Supt. Public Education.
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Propos de Saison.

On ma jamais connu un mois de JAM
vier plus cbaud que ceIui qui Went de
finir. Pendant toute sa duree, moins
les extremites, il etc chaud CONNIE un
mois d'avril. ct. succedant nm decem-
bre egalement chaud. il excite la We
getation de certains arbres presses de
refleurir. Mais la temperature s'est
soudainement abaissee pendant les deux
derniars jonrs du mois ct pendant plu-
sieurs mathis snccessifs nous avons eu
de fortes gIaces ct geIees qui ont tue
toute vegetation prematuree. Non seu-5
lement les haricots qui etaient SORTS lie
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There being no further business, the
Board adjourned subject to call.
CHAS. ST. MARTIN.
A true copy: President.
EUGENE DUMEZ
Secretary protein.
Edgard, La, January %, 1909.

LuSdTQ, La, oanuary 20, 1SUS.
The Board met this day in special
sitting with the following members
present, viz: Messrs. Dumez, Cen
dron, st. Martin, Richarme, Abadie and
Cassagne; absent, none.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Moved by Mr.. Richarme and seconded
by Mr.. Dumez and carried, that the min
utes of the previous meeting be publish
ed in the same issue as those of the
present meeting.
Moved by Mr.. Dumez, seconded by
Mr.. Abadie and carried. that timber of
Sec. 16 T. Is s. r. Is T., S. E. D. of
La. West Miss River be advertised for
sale in the local paper and two New
Orleans papers, the Picayune and the
Times Democrat, for 80 days and no
bids entertained for less than $1,000.
Sale to be conducted by the undersign-
ed at the courthouse at Edgard, St.
John the Baptist parish, at IL o'clock
noon. Right is reserved by the Board
to reject any and all bids.
Moved by Mr.. Cassagne and seconded
by Mr. Richarme and carried, that "a
desks &C No. 8, No. 5, 10 No. q be
ordered at once for the Reserve School.
Moved by Mr.. Dumez and seconded
by Mr.. Richarme and carried, that the
bond of Mr.. A. G. Bernard as superin-
tendent, secretary and ex- officio treas
urer of school funds of the parish Of st.
the Baptist be accepted and filed with
the clerk of court.
Moved by Mr.. Richarme, seconded
Dumez be given quietus and his bond
be cancelled.
Moved by Mr.. Dumez and seconded
by Mr.. Abadie and carried, that the
Bank of ST. John be notified by the
treasurer Of parish Board Of School
Directors of st. John the Baptist.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned.
CHAS. ST. MARTIN.
A true copy: President.
A. G. BERNARD,
Secretary.
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Marriage.

Mime Devezin Jacob fait part aux
amis de sa famille du marriage de sa file
Berthe avec NJ. Amedee Duhe, Jr. C'est
jeudi proclaim, le II eourant, heures
du soir, qu'aura lieu, en- rEgIse St.
Pierre. Ia ceremonie qui doit unir oa
charmant couple.
Nous nous joignons aux nombreux
amis des futnrs jeunes epoux pour offrir
a ceux-ci nos sinceres fluctuations ct
leur souhaiter une ample moisson de
joie, de bonheur ct de prosperite.
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Regisfr0fiO1a Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that according
to law the office of registration will he opened
at the following places. from O'Clock a. IN.
to o'clock p. M, and on the following dates:
lst ward. at Paul Berthelot's Store, We'd
nesday January 20:
Sd ward, at AIovon Granier, Thursday, jan
uary 21:
4th ward, at Chas ST Martin, Friday, jan
uary g.
5th ward at New Sugar Belt Club. Saturday,
January 23;
9th ward, at Garyville 9th Justices Court
Building Monday, January 25;
and from there to the Courthouse until the
closing day of registration.
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L ~ r

Songe-tu parfois, bien aimee,
Assise pres du foyer claiI,
Lorsque sous la porte fermee
CENT la bise de lhiver,
Qu'apres cette automne clemente,
Les oiseaux, cher peuple etourdi,
Trop tard pour un jour de tourmente
Ont pris leur vol vers lie Midi,
Que leurs allies, blanches lie givre,
Sont lasses d'avoir voyage;
Car sur lie long chemin suivre
II neige, neige, neige,
Et que perdus dams la rafale,
lis sont Ia transis ct sans voix,
Eux don't la chanson triomphale
Charmait nos courses dams les bois?
Helas! CONNIE il faut quill en- meure
De ces emigres grelottants!
Y songes-tu? Moi je les pleure
Nos chanteurs du dernier printemps.
Tu parles, .ce soir on tu m'aimes,
1 ~
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Pay Your Licenses.

Merchants and other persons liable to 3
license are hereby notified that licenses for
1909 are now due. The State license should
be paid before the first day of March, 1909,
and the Parish license in the same limit
of time. If not paid at or before the afore-
said dates, two per cent interest per month
will accrue and the same will be turned over
to the attorney for collection with costs and
penalties.
PAUL BERTHELOT,
Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Parish of st. John the Bapt-
ist, January 23 1909.
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Notice.

1t is to any ones advantage to place his
orders with me for corn, oats, hay, wheat
bran, wheat short stock crushed feed, either
in dray or carload lots, also seed potatoes of
all kinds, rice, a general line of Eastern and
Western products and Harness of all kinds.
have also the selling agency for the Lutcher
& Moore Cypress Lumber Co. Am always
ready to furnish estimates in either of above
lines Whoever wishes to reach me by phone
for business, can do so at my expense. My
office phone is 20-3 Lutcher, La.
Very respectfully,
J. E. CHENET
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the following described immovable properly,
to wit:
A certain lot of ground situated in the par
ish of ST. John the Bap ist. on the left bank
of the Mississippi river. commencing at about
five arpents and a half from the public road
and measuring thre, eurths of one pent in
width by three-fouf tbs of one arpent in length
or depth, bounded in front by the property of
Firmin ID h., on the upper line, the lower
line and III the rear by lands belonging to
Adrien Vignes or assigns; together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon. and
all the rights, ways. servitudes, privileges
and advantages thereunto belonging or in
any wise appertainng.
Terms Cash on the spot
Sheriff's Office, Parish of ST. John the Bap-
tist, January Is, 1909.
PAUL BERTHELoT,
Sheriff.
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Notice to Iaa-Payers.

Notice is hereby given that the State and
Parish tax es for the year 1909 also poll taxes
for the said year due by the male inhabitants
over the age of 21 years. as per list on file in
my office. are now due and collectable, and
unless paid within the time prescribed by
law, the same will be collecfed with interest
and costs PAUL BERTHELOT,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Sheritf's Office. Parish of st. John the Bap-
tist, January %, 1909.
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II est generalement conc6de par des
hommes judicieux ct cennaissant bien lie
pays, quill y au moins 10000, 900 de
catholiques aux Etats- Unis. Les de-
nombrements qui avaient etc operes
jusquici indiqnaient ane population de
1887 .426, mais nous savons que ce
total etc obtenu par la compilation de
rapports eri diminuaient le nombre
actuel des catholiques, bien que ce chit
fre accnsat une augmentation de 1885,
073 sur la population cathohque de Fan
dernier. Sill faIlait inclure les Z 7.106. .452
catholanes demenrant aux Philippines.
/ 900. 900 Porto Rico ct aux lies Sand
wich, la population cataoiiqne abritee
sous le drapeau amerieain serait portee
a 22.018.89S, colt pres dun tiers de la
population rehgieuse des Etats- Unis.
Les recherches ont revel6 qu'il y actuel-
lement 1865 pretres catholiques ct
1858 eglises, S4 se,ninaires. 200 collie
ges, 67s academies ct 4,44s ecoies pa
roissiaIes.
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NO. 6.
Notice.

I am applying to the Police Jury of the
parish of st. John the Baptist for permit to
keep bar-room at Mount Airy.
GEORGE BOURGEOIS.
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Le rat Dc sbois, % possum, CONNIE

lie rat de bois, on possum, CONNIE On
fappelle generalement. depuis long
temps joue un grand role dams la politi-
que en- George ct dams plus dune cam
pagne gubernatoriale il etc un facteur
important en- determinant lie choix dee
candidats. Mais c'est depuis qu'on a
seryi de cette bette q diner M. Taft q
Atlanta qu'elle est deyenue fameuse
Ellie complement detrone le Teddy
bear ct c'est aujourd hui le Billy
'Possum' qui fait fureur. On lie fabri-
que en- jouets avec des membres qui Sc
pretent tous les movements communs
q Fanimal ct permettent d'imiter ses
poses lourdaudes. II faut peu de chose
parfois pour assurer la celebrite ct le
rat-de- -bois ma eu qua etre servi diner
a un futur president pour devenir pani-
NAL lie plus en- renom jusqu' 'au proclaim
fauve que Roosevelt abattra en- Afrique,
on peut-etre du crocodile don't on Sc
propose de servir un 4steak' au presi-
dent elu lorsqu'a son retour de Panama
i visitera la Nouvelle. Orleans. Mais il
'eleve des protestations contre le servi-
,e de ce NETS ignoble don't N. Taft au-
,ait deja gonte ct en- aurait Gu une
ct il est probable quill sera
simine du festin reserve au futur chef
lie la Repubique, lorsqu'il arrivera a la
Nouyelle- Orleans le IL de ce mois.
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OSCAR JACOB EFT AIS.
VS..
STELLA JACOB EFT AIS.
No. 129 (P. D..

By virtue of an oder of sale dated January
4, 1909, and to me directed by the aforesaid
Court in the abrve entitled and numbered
succession, l shall offer for sale at public auc-
ton, at the courthouse of this parish the said
sale to be made under the following terms
and conditions, to wit 'fhe shares of the
plaintiffs for cash and the shares of the de-
tendants on such terms and conditions
may be recommended by family meetings to
be held in behalf of the minors defendants
herein, and on the failure of the legal represen-
tatives of the said minors to have family
and conditions of sale of the shares of the said
minors that said shares shall be also sold, for
cash, on
Saturday, the 18th day of February, 1909,
at eleven o'clock a. m.
The following described immovable property,
to wit:
A certain tract of land situated in the par
ish of st. John the Baptist, on the left bank
of the Mississippi river, measuring ninety
nine (99) feet, six (6) inches d eight (S)
lines. French measure, front on said river. by
forty (40) arpents in depth. with second
concession, bounded on the lower line by the
pr perty belonging to Charles Cicet or assigns
and on the upper line by that belonging to
Alexandra Jacob o assigns; together with
all the rights, ways servitudes and appurten-
ances thereuuto belonging or in any wise
appertsining.
Sheriffs Office, Parish of St. John the Bap-
tist. January 6, 1869
Sheriff