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bered that in his first law case Patrick Henry was to plead against the clergy, and among those of the cloth attending on the occasion was his uncle, for whom he was named. Patrick Henry, with Col onel Meredith, so the story goes, ad- vanced to the door of his uncles car riage and expressed regret at seeing him there. Why, SOP" inquired the uncle. Because, sir" said the younger Patrick, you know that I have never yet spoken in public, and 1 fear that I shall be too much overawed by your presence to be able to do my duty to my clients; besides, sir, I shall be obliged to say some hard things of the clergy, and I am very un- willing to give pain to your feelings"
 With the overworked phrase of emaD- cipation, as applied to women, Mrs. Hen " probably had no acquaintance, but it is possible that feminine influence was , stronger in her day than now, when fem mine participation in the fight for equal ity Is so freely announced; for there is probably no mother of modern times who exerted her influence by word of mouth, and industrious pen. in season and out of season, with as splendid results as those that have crowned the labors of this early American mother. Tn addition to the impulse derived from her teach ings, as shown in the life and acts of Patrick Henry, she won the love of the four gentlemen who became husbands to her daughters, to the extent that they took splendid rank In the Continental army. Campbell, called the hero of Kings mountain, in North Carolina, and Preston, who aided him brlIantly; Col onel Wood of Virginia and Col Samuel Meredith, all were sons-in-laws of Sarah Henry. and all venerated her and showed her a loyal affection, honorable to them selves and to her.
 Her grave has been reverenced by those of her blood. and though the estate was sold long ago, and the railroad runs through the road she loved to stroll upon. the grave itself Is owned by a grand daughter. in the sixth generation, and though unmarked and unnoted by the country at large, Is in good condition, the brick arch built by Colonel Meredith still doing duty
 Several years ago one of her decend- ants, herself near 90. went to the grave she had seen daily in her childhood, to point 1t out to her own granddaughter; and this brave old lady had a surveyor carry his lines over the territory. and saw that a new fence was put up and painted; and then quite satisfied that all was safe and well in the tiny area that interested her as the last home of her own babies and their grandmother, came back to Washington and smilingly closed her own eyes, to open them no more in this world.
 It is hoped that, in the near future, those of us who love the idea conveyed by this day of memorial to mothers, will see that some lasting tribute on stone is placed on the grave of this strong, good woman, and sweet and powerful mothers, of America. %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Old Homes
 Made New

If your home is getting dingy ap- pearance, beginning to look ill-kept, it's about time you did something about it, isn't it? STOP being ashamed of the worn and faded 1ino1eum.
 Linoleum Lustre - which has no drawbacks of varnish-will restore the original brilliancy to half worn out 1inoleum or oil-cloth and make 1t last for years.
 Or if you put down new 1inoleum and give 1t one coat of Linoleum Lustre, it will be preserved indefinitely just as it comes from the store.
 A child can apply 1t. It dries over night. Does not crack or blister. At all dealers. Made by
 KENOSHA CHEMICAL CO., kenosha, Wisconsin. For Sale In Birmingham By
 Hoy -Rattermann Carpet
 Co, 2018 2nd Ave.
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or went away-or I did. The trouble with me is, as you say, that I am emotional, and very, very tender-hearted. It Is sometimes difficult to be loyal-to care for duty-to care for the union more than for a man. There was once an officer-a noncombatant. I could have loved him.
 Once there was a Confederate cavalry man. l struck him senseless with my re- volver butt-and I might have cared for him. He was very young. I never can forget him. It is hard, dear the business I am engaged in. But 1t has never spoiled my interest in men, or my capacity for
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going to be capable Of caring for a mar

going to be capable of caring for a man again?"
 No, don't I know now how they re fashioned, how they think-how-how re- volting they can be. No, no! It's all gone-all the ideals, all the dreams Good heavens! how romantic-how senseless we are in school!'
 T am still" said the Special Messen- ger thoughtfully. T like men. A man the right one-could easily make me love him. And I am afraid there are more than one right one I have often been on the sentimental border. But they died,
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The Attic Stretcher.

From the New York Sun.
 Procrustes was fitting all corners to his bed.
 '4The 1909 fashion woman exactly fits" he cried "She is a slat."
 Herewith the style was vindicated.
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Kicked On Being TickIed to Death,

From Puck.
 Chairman of the Communication got anything to say before we strings you up?
 Bad Buggns the condemned)-If 1t ain't too much trouble, I'd like to have you trim the end of the rope where it's frayed. It tickles me neck.
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loving one of them. I am afraid I an easily moved"
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With the qualities of head her heart must have held equal sway, for the first time Patrick Henry appeared as an ora tor he gave evidence of tetderness of feeling which must have beenl a heritage from his mother. It is probably remem-
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dress of exquisite quality and unusually dainty and pretty in style and trimmings, made of fine shear fabric with embroidered yoke, and trimmed with lace insertion-the skirt has founce with clusters of tucks, coors white, pink, blue champ agne and lavender. Easily worth $0 Our spe- cia price $4.o9.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
Proceedings Board Of Aldermen

0pelousas, La, July 6, 1909.
The Board Of Aldermen met this
day in regular session. Present:
NJ. Halphen, Mayor, presiding; Alder
men: Healey, Lewis and Dietlein.
Quorum present.
Minutes Of June End, 9Th, and 10th,
1909, read and adopted.
The minutes Of June Is, O9, were
read and that portion of same where
in Mr.. Lewis gives notice of an or
dinance relative to muzzling of dogs
was amended so as the words muzzling
feature left out" be eliminated, and
as thus amended were adopted.
Motion OF Lewis, that The reading
of the minutes of date June 25th be
dispensed with and the same be
adopted. Duly seconded and carried.
Motion by Lewis, duly seconded
and carried, That the report Of Com
mfttee appointed to inquire as to
cost of Hook & Ladder Truck Be ac-
cepted and approved and the Mayor
be authorized to purchase for the CITY
Hook & Ladder Truck as per propois-
ton submitted by The Anderson
Coupling Co, provided the Hook 6
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10

Ladder Co. advances to the city cash
payment of $4,000. Said $4,000
to be repaid by the city within the
next 3 years without interest and the
balance of the purchase price on
said Truck Of $4,000 be payable in
one and two years from date with 6
per cent interest from date of pur-
chase and further that the said Truck
be given into the custody Of the
Hook & Ladder Co. for its use.
Motion by Lewis, that the resigna-
tion rendered by DR.. C. r. Boagni, as
member of the Board of Health be
received and accepted. Duly sec
onded and carried.
Motion by Lewis, duly seconded
and carried, That DR.. A. ]. Bercier
be elected to succeed DR.. Chas. F.
Boagni as Member of Board Of
Health, vice Boagni, resigned.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the Board adjourned to meet
July 9th, 1909, at 8 o'clock p. m.
NJ. HALPHEN. Mayor.
Attest: @. +. BAILEY, Clerk.
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GRAND PRAIRIE FARMERS
ELECT OFFICERS.
loontinued from Page ID


Mr.. Winder, who is agent for the
National Distributing Co., gave a
lengthy talk inregard to the handling
of truck produce on a basis of 10 per
cent at the railroad station.
DR.. L. Lazaro, of this place, spoke
at length of his experience, and
warned the people against the buying
Of inferior seed. Il have paid in the
neighborhood of six dollars a barrel
for my seed potatoes, and realized
something from them, while some Of
the people working on my place, and
many of my neighbors, did not dig at
all-all on account Of having bad
seed.n
President Butler and Secretary
Deshotels made brief remarks. But
there was very little for them to say,
as the ground had been thoroughly
covered by the preceding gentlemen.
Upon adjourning the meeting, MI.
Splane extended invitations to the
President, Secretary and Committee
to meet them at his place, near Opel
ousas, on the 9th, where another
meeting win be held.
R. and Edgar Laleur left yester-
day for Chataignier, to see their
brother, Armand, who is very sick.
Mr.. A. A. Lavergne and wife were
visitors to relatives in the vicinity Of
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board.
DR.. Sterling Cappelle, of Evergreen,
and Charlie Haas of Bunkie, were
here several days last week, taking
options on lands in Pine Prairie fol
the purpose of boring oil.
Judge Henry Singleton and Hon.
H. L. Erich, were in Opelousas this
week, attending to official business
Watermelons are plentiful this
week.
Miss Alvena Andrus spent mi
or two days in town last week, the
guest of Misses Carmen and Susie
Erich.
Thanks, Doc, for that delicious
piece Of beef.
Several boys from here attended
the Eunice Rally last Saturday, and
reported having a grand time.
Capt. Sam Haas and Erich Jr.
went to Belle Cheney last Saturday,
and report all lovely in camp, and all
having a jolly good time.
Mr.. G.. 7. Griffith took a trip to
the western portion Of the ward last
Friday inspecting public roads.
Nearly one hundred people board
ed the Rock Island train at Pine
Prairie last Saturday, bound for Eu.
nice.
Deputy Sheriff NJ. L. Fontenot and
Mr.. W. E. Muldrew, attended the
Woodman picnic at Lone Pine last
Saturday.
Capt. Sam Haas left Sunday for
BuDkie.
Little Martha Erich celebrated
her 18th birthday July 4th.
Mark Burleigh, of Eunice, was here
on Saturday.
Erich Jr. accompanied his father
20 0palrusas last Monday.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10

Palmetto. June ga very pretty
home wedding occurred in Palmetto
on the evening of June 9Th, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Marion G.
Wilson, of Palestine, Texas, and Miss
Lottie Pearl Hawkins, Of Palmetto.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
E. Sholars. of Melville.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs A. D. Hawkins, and grand
daughter Of the late Capt. Isaac H.
Kouns, a distinguished steamboat
captain of New Orleans.
The home was beautifully decorated
with ferns and cut flowers.
The bride, gowned in bridal cos
tune, entered the parlor on the arm
Of her father, where the groom
awaited her. The only ornament
worn was a diamond brooch, a gift
from the groom.
Mr.. Jennings, of Texas, was best
man, and Miss Irene Shute, Of Ope-
lousas, was bridesmaid.
Immediately after the ceremony
the guests repaired to the dining
ROOM, where the most delicious re-
freshments we're served.
The happy couple left here on the
noon train for a tour through Texas,
California, and Mexico.
The bride looked the picture of
lovilness in a go-away costume Of
tan hat and gloves to match.
They were the recipients of many
beautiful and costly presents, and
the best wishes Of d host Of friends.
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tanned q minor position in the United
States Mint at New Orleans, where,
step by step he elevated himself, I'M
til when the call Of the simple country
life oVereame him and he returned to
the home of his birth, his superiors
regretfully relinquished their claims
upon him as an employee for the
government. Prior to his return to
his old home and among his old
friends, he married Miss Odelia Long.
Of New Orleans, a most estimable
woman, and to which union two splen-
did children were born, a boy and a
girl. The mating was perfect, for
together husband and wife labored
for the common good, and wcre just
beginning to reap comfort and free
dom from labor, when his untimely
death occurred.
His character and career as a ma
and citizen met all the requirements
of strict honesty. spotless morality
and perfect citizenship. AS big in
heart and soul as in body, he lived in
an atmosphere Of gentleness, charity
and good deeds.
Words Of coincidence cannot brush
away the widows tear, or soften the
.indescribable grief Of his loving child
rem and the other members of his
but there must be to them a
lasting consolation in the thought
that he lived a life full of usefulness
aud honor and died in the esteem and
of this entire community.
Would that st. Landry could fur
nish more men Of his enduring type.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
WINNER SECOND PRIZE OUNCE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE.

Sunset during the past week.
Mrs. ]. B. Deshotels spent Tuesday
night in Washington, with her mother,
who has been quite sick for several
days.
Messrs. c. ]. Delacroix and Geo.
Joubert, two dry goods drummers,
were here last week, and both had
the same complaint: mo salesp
Jean Vidrine, a prominent planter
of Tate's Cove, made a short visit to
Lafayette Friday.
]. B. Deshotels was on a business
trip to Opelousas Thursday.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
PERSONAL And LOCAL

MIR. and Mrs. D. NJ. FonteRot.
and son, visited relatives in Eunice.
Mrs. Lorenzo Mornhinveg and
children are in Crowley.
Mr.. j. u, Sanders is home, after
travelling in the State of Alabama in
the interest Of his nursery.
MIR. and Mrs. John w. Lewis
visited Galveston for a short stay.
DIR. John A.. Haas, wife and
child, are at Cooper's Wells.
MIR. and Mrs. j.. Morgan sandoz
located in the home recently occu-
pied by Mr.. Jonas Roos and family.
Mrs. II. Rosenblum and Oh reu
returned to their home in Florida,
after a delightful stay with their rel
atiyes, MI. and Mrs. Aaron Jacobs.
Mrs. Chas. Halter and sons left
Tuesday for their home in GreenviIle,
Miss.
Mr.. Abe Seigel is home from
spending his vacation IN Galveston,
Texas.
Mr.. Allen Dezauche, Of Melville
was here several days this week.
Miss Louise Bienvenu is visiting.
friends in Franklin.
Mr.. Adam Reed was here during
the week, in the interest of the
Church Point Democrat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gabb, of
New Orleans, were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Lassalle this week. They are
spending some time in old st. Landry.
Mrs. Leonce E. Littell and
are visiting in Houston.
MIR. E. IT. Moore, representing
the Galveston News, was here during
the week.
President L. ]. Dossmann, Of the
Oyster Commission, accom-
by his family, left last Sunday
for Grand Isle for summer vacation.
They will not remain at that point
the entire vacation, but will
cruise around the coast in the Oyster
Commissions boat, the Louisiana.
The Office of the City Judge has
been removed from the Christman
Building to the building belonging to
Mr. Robert Chachere, formerly oc-
by the Lilly White Restau-
rant.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes is visiting in
Crowley.
Miss Eva Stark, Of Thibodaux.
8 spending some time in Opelousas
With relatives.
Mrs. F. j. Bernard and children,
Rayne, are visiting relatives in
)pelousas.
Mr.. Alex Castillo left last Sun
lay for a trip TO California.
Miss Ida Viarine, Of Pine Prairie.
5 spending a few days in Opelousas,
With Misses Andreponts.
L0ST-Monday night blue serge
coat and elk pin on same. Finder
will be rewarded return to Leonard
). lsaack, Opelousas, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
NOTICE TO ROAD TAX

SIXTH PoIIoE JURY WARD.

The road tax for the sixth police Jury
ward Is now due and coIleckible, and I
would urge upon the peopieof my ward tie
imperative necessity Of paying am
promptly.
BY paying same promptly The tax payer
not only avoids cost. but he aids the officers
in the execution OF their duIsegs he makes
II possible 10 have better roads in a shorter
Etsa3e.
the tax has TO be paid, and the sooner
paid, the better for all concerned
r. f.. SINGLETON.
ialyi0-4t Police Jurors
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
Chicot Notes.

Mr.. Charlie Grayson had the first
cantaloupe of the season, and Mr..
John Martin the first watermelon.
Thanks to these gentlemen for kindly
remembering me.
Mr.. q. l.. Erich went to Opelousas
owe the Rock Island Monday evening,
to attend q meeting of the school
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
q Wilson GoodIoe.

Corning at 1l5 o'clock.
% 3 days. 'SS'S'
cortege left the fam.
\ mar 0pelousas, FRIDAY
Il. I o'clock, services at the
ery. = 'ne Ffot-
" died. q acute Bright,s
s.s n outward appear
y perfect health
y. : splendid physical
NM. confined to his bed
j T'a'h before death re-
5s,s sAsrutiating suffering,
5rss ,e9s y the last, fight
9ssafe death Of Wilson
ssl J no exaggeration to
VaSas has Iost ~ :
SstessiFe, sturdy and
s'ens. Even IN his his
contact with him IN 'i t6st
lalghtforward and e stla'
AN soald develop into
y Iaoorruptible man nan
slaoition some Years
lned manhood;ss 9e j.
!. 0asfal and indepe n
applied for and Oh
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sundrY
Died.

in Eliza ]. Redditt, widow Of the
Blanks, was born January
l ISl2, and died at the home OF
smshIsw, B. NJ. Anderson in st.
lii parish, near Arnaudville, July
I 1913. III The death Of Mrs.
God has called to his ever
rest one Of the noblest
uA. Is a wife she was ever
n loTing and true; as a mother
@ patient, gentle and faithful
lF devoted to those left in her
II Nd cloud Of adversely was so
q 70 shut out the sunshine of
H life. She was a neighbor in
fullest and broadcast sense. It
aVsys q source Of great pleasure
hi 10 help the sick and to
BIT The sad. It matt RS not
aE i comes in the rose tinted
Jig of infancy, when all earth
ks With the deWdrops of joy;
The thunderbolt falling un-
from q clear sky, in the
ted monday Of manhood or
taking possession of it's victim,
asaing Of life, when shadows
ars past gathering around
saped and aged form, death is
iF o deep and as dark as can
Ha d the warp and woe of
ad despair. While we know
y gao breathe and tread the
ldsY must at last share the
q those who have passed
ist bridge which spans the
n9as riyer--the dividing line
TWO eternities-still, when
comes and our loved
y carried from us, We
unprepared for the
aad IN the shadow Of an
alng sorrow, the heart stag
Ae grows dim for a time, and
understanding is turned to
ana especially is that
NY y, loved one be the mother.
5ae sweetest word that
'hed human lips, or glori-
a9llsn voice! the we'll spring
" Inspiration, the benedic-
Iaa6 y Deceased was mar
" Blanks, Of Columbia,
s'y ], 1866 and to this
eain seven children, four
safVlye her, Mrs. 7. A.
II, ~ J; y. Reddit, Mrs. B.
va VIE resides here, and
.sRett Of CulIman, Ala.
= gone beyond recall. she
By al. The bereaved
ss .ss aout Of their grief,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
SEVENTH POLICE JURY WARD.

Notice Is hereby given that the public
roads TN tins seventh police Jury ward re-
naming unsO4d, wfJl be sold fothe best and
lowest bidder, at the store OF Rene II. De-
rouen. in Vile Platte, on
SATURDAY. JULY "A, 1903,
at ii O'Clock d. M. the undersigned re.
serving the right to reject any and all bids.
WILLIS II. FDNTENOT.
Julyl9.5t Police Juror. 18th Ward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10
Notice tor Sr.

Notice is hereby given that the nnder.
signed COMMITTEES. apnointed BY the Police
Jury OF st. Landry parish Will sell. to the
lowest responsible bidder, the s9nfYacf Tor
building the bridge over Bayau MaIlek al
swords CROSSING on Wednesday, July 2lst,
1908, atll O'Clock q. m, ~ the bridge site.
specifications can be had by applying to
the undersigned committee.
ALLEN MCCOY,
ARTHUR BEELAIg,
0RILICE MOREAU,
Committee
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10

L0ST-Monday night blue serge
coat and elk pin on same. Finder
will be rewarded return to Leonard
S. Isaack, 0pelousas, La.
july 10 2-t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-10

AAOgAOA III N4E OblA5Y-
The committee on claims resolved it.
self into regular session of Police Jury
DR.. Clopton in the Chair.
The committee on claims reported
through Chairman st. Cyr that they
had examined the claims as above de.
tailed and found same correct.
On motion the report was accepted
and COMMITTEES discharged.
To the Honorable President and Mem.
beers Of the Police Jury.
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned
committee, beg leave to report thatswe
have examined the statement of the
fiscal agent as submitted and found
same correct and recommend that q
warrant be issued to said fiscal agent
the sum OF for one hundred and ninety
and $500 dollars for salary Interest
month of June, 1909.
J.E. DALEY, Chairman
Committee.
On motion of Mr.. A. Fonteno-
The above report was accepted and
warrant ordered issued TO said fiscal
agent as per committee report. Motion
carried.
Motion by Mr. Durio-
That the report OF COMMITTEES appofu6s
~ w lA5H ~ IA4E III pnHA4G 8kt4k-
ing be received and approved. commit
tee discharged, and the report of said
committee and also the contract enter
ed into by said committee with Mr..
Raymond Breaux, President Of The
Clarion Company, Ltd be and the same
are hereby ordered spread upon the
minutes. Motion carried.
Opel0usas. La. July 9th, 1909.
To the Honorable President and Mem
bers of the Police Jury.
Gentlemen; We, the undersigned
committee, appointed at your last regn-
lar meeting to advertise for sealed bids
for theapublic printing and job work Of
this parish from July Isty 1893, to Aug.
1st, 1910, in pursuance to the provisions
Of Section ~, OF Act 184 of 1903, beg
leave TO report that four bids were re-
ceiysd by us, namely: One from Jos.
a. Gil Of the Eunice Gall, Leonce san
doz of the Opeiousas Courier, Raymond
Breaux Of the st. Landry Clarion and
ID. D. Nuckolls Of the Washington
Progress, and upon due consideration
Of the bids submitted we have awarded
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Sale of PubIIe Roads.

Opelonsas, "a July q. Ia09.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

olive trees. orange, grape fruit and lemon trees. These trees vii grow all most anywhere in Phoenix. yet an or ange or lemon tree as a front yard or nament is somewhat of a rarity. Again. I would suggest the planting of evergreen trees such as olive and pep pers, instead of the trees that shed their debris in the fall and litter the sidewalks and streets"
 Dr FOss spoke of the need of city forester to supervise the trimming of the trees and to furnish advice as to the planting and health of the trees He said that many trees were mutilat- ed and ruined by the system now in vogue. He cited the indiscriminate cutting of branches from the trees by Electric company when repairing or putting in new wires.
 Dr. Foss criticised the present archi- lecture of Phoenix on the ground that the houses were limitations of those built fOC northern climates and that they we're necessarily almost uninhab- itable in summer on that account What we need" he argued, are houses such as are to be found in semi-trOpical climates and which are specially designed for coolness. With suburban trolley lines, with resorts such as Ingleside for the people to go to, and with cool houses, Phoenix will be summer resort as well as a win ter one. The cool houses are coming The business houses of the city will install refrigeration plants such as the Valley bank now has. and the homes adopt methods of insulation and a con- struction better adapted to the cli- mate"