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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04

to sustain stalk until fully recovered
from any harm done in passing too
neal.
He advocated the full cultivation
of both sides at same time, endorsing
fully the vrey deep barring off, but
not nearer than a foot from the eight
inch plants. He resorts to the alter
nate plan only when, on account Of
rains, the crop has to be neglected for
a period of twenty days, sometimes
three weeks, near tasseling time. He
advised using this last system if e a
son does not permit the laying by in
the usual way, that is in full.
The Secretary presented under the
head of new business the text of a
letter addressed to DR., s. A. Knapp,
of the Bureau of Plant Industry of
of the q. S. Department of Argi-
culture. requesting that, if feasible
the Bureau establish in connection
with the Demonstration Farm on the
Institute grounds a practical course
in agriculture for both men and boys,
giving practical instruction.. lectures
and actual work in the field in the
raising of various crops on the farm
under the direction of the Bureau.
After favorable discussion of this
proposed request to the Bureau of
Plant Industry. resolution was
adopted unanimously by the Farmers
Club, endorsing this request and
urging its support by u Repres-
entatives and Senators in Congress
in such ways as they may find
available.
Mr.. Thibodeaux called attention to
the articles in The Advertiser about
Mr.. A. H. Hargis' proposition to Or
ganize Truck Growers Associations
and find market for farm products. It
was resolved to invite Mr.. Hargis to
address the club at the next meet
ing. The program for next meeting
was fixed as follows: M. Patin, Par
ish Fairs; Capt. Carter, subject to be
selected; F. E. Darby, cotton; M. Bill
leaud, Jr., Cane culture (French). 1t
was resolved that each member bring
one or more members at next meet
! ing. The Club then adjourned.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04
DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION.
Succession of Donate Breaux, 18th Ju.
dicial District Of Louisiana, Par
ish of Lafayette.
No. 1852.

Whereas j. s. Raggio, residing in
the parish of Lafayette has made ap-
plication to be appointed administra-
tor of the aforesaid estate.
Now, therefore, all persons are here
by warned and notified to file their op-
position to the application in writing
with the Clerk Of Court at his office in
the town of Lafayette, ten days after
the first notice hereof, other wise the
said applicant will be named and ap-
pointed as such administrator as re-
quired by law and in accordance with
law.
Witness my hand this 26th day of
April, 1909.
]. GILBERT ST JULIEN,
Clerk of the District Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04
CLOSING EXERCISES.
At High School to Take Place In A.
ditorium at Eight O'clock
Thursday Evening.

The closing exercises of the city
schools will take place in the auditor
ium of the High School at 8 p. m.
Thursday. A very entertaining pro-
gram has been prepared. A small adj
mission fee will be charged for the
benefit of the school improvement
fund.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04
~~~
For, Rent.

Six room residence fitted with all
modern conveniences for rent furnish
ed, from May /, to Oct. 1. Will rent
very cheap to couple without chill
dren. Apply to this office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04
DR.. {. H. Masters,
DENTIST.

The best equipped Office in Southwest
Louisiana.
Electric appliances-Lights for night
work.
Painless extraction of teeth. by Som
nOfOrme gas.
Instruments sterilfZed before each
operation.
Porcelain and Gold Inlays Special
ties.
OFFICE-Second floor Levy Bros
White Front building. Office phone
377; Residence. AL.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04

By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the Hon. 18th Judi
cial District Court in and for the Par
ish of Lafayette, La, in the above en-
titled and numbered cause bearing
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-04
SHE RIFFS SALE.

Leo Doucet VS.. Camille Hebert-1Sth
Judicial District Court, Lafayette
Parish, La. No. 1870.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06

Washington, December 5.-The Central
American junta. composed of diplomats
and patriots from the five turbulent lit
tie republics between Yucatan and South
America Is one of the latest acquisitions
of the capital OF the United States. While
is has been meeting regularly ever since
Secretary Knox gave passports to the
representative of President Zelya of Mic
aragua. it has managed to shroud itself
in mystery. The junts is working stead
lily plans that have to do with the
future of the little states.
The junta is unofficial, but vociferous.
Its sessions are held in the cafe of a
leading hotel. much frequented by South
and Central American diplomats and the
policies of the Central American sta
tions threshed out daily and nightly.
1t forms the clearing house for all the
information that leaks unoficially from
the revoluton-torn Nicaragua, while the
diplomats have framed up half dozen
new alignments OF the Ave republics, each
with a view to the equitable distribu-
ton of the balance of power
Among the members of the junta who
daily gather are FREDERICK Mejia, min
lister from Salvador; j b. Calvo, minis
ter from Costa Rica; Luis Toledo Her
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
Commission Planned BIZ
Fowler To Fix Tariff

Washington, December 5-Charles W.
Fowler of New Jersey, tonight outlined
the tariff commission bill which he will
introduce In the House tomorrow The
bill provides that Congress shall fix the
maximum and minimum tariff rates and
that the commission, consisting of fifteen
members, with the approval of the Pres
ident, shall fix the actual rates to be paid
at some point between the maximum and
minimum rates SO established by Con-
gress. But no rate so fixed and approved
shall become effective or operative for Is
months after 1t has been promulgated by
the President, IN order that every indus
try affected by tariff changes may have
ample time to adjust itself to the new
conditions.
III anyone should suggest said Mr..
Fowler, that such a commission could
not constitutionally fix the tariff rates
between points established by Congress
because such action would be to exer-
else legislative power, let him ask him
self whether the power so to fix rates Is
any such stretch of legislative power as
that given to the Interstate Commerce
commission and approved by the supreme
court to fix reasonable railroad rate
Returning to his attack upon the pres
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
SOUTH'S PRODUCTS
TO BE EXHIBITED

Washington, December 5.--(special.)- y
Under the supervision Of G. Grosvenor
Dave, director general Of the Southern
Commercial congress exhibits. which will
be shown during two days. session be-
ginning tomorrow, were installed today
In the convention hall Of the hotel.
More exhibits will be installed Monday.
Today the following were put In place:
Mineral exhibits from the state geologi-
cal surveys Of Maryland. Alabama. Mis-
souri,, North Carolina and Kentucky;
three displays Of fruit from Berkeley
county. w. Va. and from the North
Shenandoah Fruit Growers association
of virginia; large lot of fresh fruits
sent by the Florida railroad; specimens
of cotton In all stages, contributed by
the Southern Cotton Manufacturers as
sociation; shoes made in Lynohburg, Va. j;
40 views of public works in South Amer
tcan countries sent by the Bureau of
American Republics, large number of
photographs belonging to the office Of
public roads of the department of agri-
culture, a set Of charts Of all harbors on
the Atlantic ocean from Baltimore to the
Gulf of Mexico, sent by the Coast and
Geodetic Survey. which will be used in
the address of Mr.. Dave on Port OPP
portunitfes of the South" before the
congress- tomorrow afternoon. There 10
also an exhibit of southern resources Of
every kind, contributed by the Southern
railway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
Patriots From Central
America Form Junta

rarte, minister from Guatemala; Luis
Lazo Arriaro, minister from Honduras
and Luis F. Corea. former minister from
Nicaragua. In addition to this distingu-
ished group, there are Luis Adder
son, former minister of foreign relations
of Costa Rioa; Senior Don Luis Felipe
Carlo minister from Ecuador; DIR. Sal
vator Castrillo. special agent here for
the Nicaraguan insurgents; Anibel Cruz.
minister from Chile, and score of at
taches from the various Ladn-Ameriean
legations.
The meetings of the junta are not at
tended with any great show of ceremony.
The Central American diplomats have
much food for debate. According to one
of them, they are torn by conflicting
emotions While none, except the former
representatives of the Nlcarasuan gov
ernment, is disappointed at the action of
the United States in aiding the movement
to overthrow President Zelaya, all would
like to know how far this government is
prepared to go in It's work of policing and
regulating the affairs of Central Amer
lea.
Secretary Knox's letter to Zelaya has
been read and reread by these diplomats
until practically every member of the
junta has it committed to memory
Around the guarded expressions of the
latter, which are few iii number, the de-
bate in the junta has ranged, each MEM
ber entertaining a different view of the
state departments implied intentions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
MANAGERS CLAIM
TO BE WINNING

Chica go. December 6.-The committee or
general managers Of the roads affected
bv the switchmen's strike after long
conference tonight issued an optimistic
tatement regarding conditions. They
said that all the positions left vacant
statement regardinf conditions. They
by the strikers had been filed both by
deserters and by non-union men and that
they had already turned down as many
strikers as had walked out because they
could use no more men.
The Great Northern shops, employing
1000 men. will be re-opened tomorrow
The situation is termed normal by the
managers.
Unions affiliated with the Chicago FED
GRAFTON OF Labor today indorsed the
stand taken by the striking rairoao
switchmen in the northwest and pledged
~ str,ters moral and financial support
Attack. were made In the federation
meetinr of the Brotherhood OF RAILWAY
Traipuaen for its refusal to support the
strike. a. =.
A., M, into the conflict was made plain
nv J. B. Connors vice president OF the
switchmen's Union of North Amerca.
who declares that II strike 10 ordereo
in Chicago the switchmen belonging to
the brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen
WIN go out with the switchmen who are
members Of the switchmen's union. In
d,.cussine the attitude Of the Brotherhood
~ railway Trainmen in the northwestern
controversyfi John Fitzpatrick, president
~ the Chicago Federation Of Labor, said
that when the Duluth board Of trade
adopted resolutions commencing the ac-
tion Of the brotherhood in ordering its
men back to work, that in itself was
sufficient to show that 1t was not a
labor union.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06

ent control of Congress, Mr. Fowler de-
clares that unless the republican party
gets rid of Aldrchism and Cannonism
the people will get rid of the republican
party He asserts that the peoples
hopes have been turned to disgust and
their faith to resentment. and he says he
does not believe that they will permit
Mr. Aldrich ito pick thir pockets through
the legerdemain of words" He prophe-
sizes "a thunderbolt of righteous indigna-
ton and punitive wrath as about to
strike, shatter and >paralyze the repub-
lican party unless it utterly repudiates
Aldrichism and its subservient compile
ment Cannonism."
Impending defeat and the loss of the
next House of Representatives, Mr.. Fow-
Ter says. can be avoided only 'by en-
blazoning ON our party banners these
pledges:
First, we are against Aldrichism and
Cannonism.
Second we demand tariff revision
hereafter by evolution and not revolution.
Third, we demand tariff revision based
upon ascertained facts. and not upon sell
fish trades and corrupt agreements.
Fourth, we demand permanent
broad and responsible tariff commission
which shall ascertain these facts. obviate
trade wars and assist in securing and re-
tanning the good will and friendship of all
nations by wise, just and advantageous
trade treaties"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
CONFERENCE ON
STRIKE MATTERS

New York, December Sat q confer
ence of the brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen, held here today, Grand Mas
ter Lee and Fifth Vice President Muir
dock were named as committee to de-
eide whether the men shall go out or re-
main at work, In case the demand which
they will shortly present to 81 eastern
railroads for 10 per cent increase in
pay Is refused 1t is expected that the
final schedule of grievances will be in the
hands of the railroad managers on Thurs
day or Friday of this week.
The following statement was issued at
the close of the conferences:
Before a general strike can be ordered
it must have the official sanction of the
grandmaster. In the event of the re-
fusal of the demands a poll will be taken
for the purpose of re-endorsing the de-
mands In order that the general strike,
when called. may be unanimous and ef-
fective. The demand already has been
indorsed once by more than two-thirds
vote from the membership.
THE movement planned will have moth
ing In common with the general strike
being conducted by the Switchmen' s
Union of North America, which is dis
tinctly a rival and an enemy of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen"
This statement represents 1ol, 900 switch
men and tranimen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
TAFT PLANS TO IMPROVE
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE

Washington. December 5.-To improve
the personnel and efficiency of the dip
Iomatic service and to encourage secre-
taries Of legations to qualify for promo
ton to the rank Of ministers, President
Taft has approved a plan suggested by
Secretary Knox and published tonight as
an executive order.
The new project provides for board
of examiners to pass upon all applications
for appointments as secretaries and pre-
scribes the standard to be maintained.
Secretary Knox, in a letter submitting his
plan to the President, points out the re-
markable growth of the political and COM
mercial foreign relations of the United
States and the increasing difficulty of
the problems to be dealt with.
Records of efficiency of all the under
secretaries will be preserved in the state
department and appointments from out
side the service to secretaryships will be
made only to the class of third score
tary of embassy; or, in case OF higher
vacancies, of second secretary of lega
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
TRAFFIC DELAYED
BY COLD AND SNOW

st Paul. Mimi, December 5.-Coids ana
snow are now delaying freight tranic on
the Northern Pacific. and on some parts
of the Great Northern more tnan the
strike of the switchmen. according 10
statements issued by the general man
ayers of those roads tonight. According
TO General Manager slade Of the North
ern Pacific, freight is more or less tied
mn all along the system on account Oh
snow. especially in northern Minnesota
and North Dakota. Passenger trains are
from one to four hours late in st. Paul
tonight.
According 10 an official statement. the
Northern Pacific has all the switcnmen
here that they need now and new arriv-
ais are shipped west.
Fifteen switch engines were working at
Tacoma. and business is opening at Seat
tie, according to Mr.. Slade.
President Hawiey of the swftchmen
union stated that he had received word
from several eastern points today to the
effect that switchmen In those places are
ready to strike on moments notice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
TAFT MAY ISSUE
WARM MESSAGE

Washington, December 5.-President
Taft tonight called Secretary of State
Knox into consultation at the White
House on topic thought to be the send
ing to Congress of hot and stinging spe-
cial message on the imbrogio with Mica
ragua. Neither the President nor Mr..
Knox would say anything of their con-
ferences. 1t is regarded as likely. how
ever, that the ,Nicaraguan matter was
uppermost, and it is also intimated that
the discussion took the form of outlining
a policy that win cover the whole Central
American country.
Senior Salvador Castrille. the represen-
tative here OF the insurrectionary forces
under General Estrada. received mes
sage tonight which declared that General
Estrada has left Bluefelds and has taken
the field for the battle said to be imnli-
nent in the vicinity of Rama. 1t is be-
lieved, in view of the reported deser-
tions from President Zelaya's ranks, that
this fight may be turning point in the
war; especially because of the reports
that Zelaya's men are both short of am
munition and in extremities for food.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
STRIKERS HEAR SPEAKERS.
Women Leaders Address shirtwaist
Makers In New York.

New York. December 5.--Thousands
of striking shirtwaist makers crowd
ed the Hippodrome this afternoon as
the guests Of Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont.
to learn from Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes,
the Rev. DIR. Anna Howard Shaw and
other women suffrage orators of the alli-
ance between the ballot and better eco
nomic conditions.
Woman DIR. Shaw said to the strik-
ing girls, "has shown how to stand by
her family, but woman has never felt
the need of standing by each other. We
are told that by entering general indus
try we throw men out of work.
Women are not in factories and sweat
shops TO escape the duties and joys Of
motherhood. They do not take half the
pay OF men and work longer hours be-
cause they like it; 1t is because they can
not help 1t.
I'VE demand the ballot because we do
not want to take the places Of men,
Without the ballot we shall never right
ourselves industrially.''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
CALHOUN MAY ACCEPT
Diplomatic Post In China is Not Yet
Turned Down.

Chicago, December 5.--William ]. Cal
houn, the Chicago attorney and diplo-
mat to whom has been offered the post
Of nainastsr to CAina. denied here tonight
a report that he had declined to accept
the ofrer. Ar. Calhoun explained that he
had been iAAucsd By Secretary Knox TO
recousidsr . determination not to accept
the appomtment. which he had made
about ten days ago.
since my reconsideration I have heard
nothing further in the matter. and do not
wish to state at this time what l shall do.
because the post has not been formally
rendered me by President Taft. President
Taft was not In washington upon the oc-
casion of my visit there. and ! have had
no direct communication with him con-
cerning this matter" t
Mr. Calhoun spent much Of the day in
consultation with his law partners at his
ofFice, and among his friends the opinion
prevailed that he would 70 to China
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
MORNING POST SOUNDS
WARNING NOTE TO PARTY
British Religious Bodies Are United
Against Lords and the conserva-
tive Party Leaders Are Mud
died In Their Campaign.

London, December 6-If as has been
freely stated. the plan of the conserva-
tive leaders was to force tariff reform to
the front In the election campaign, and
so far as possible thrust the question of
the lords veto in the background, their
plan has already miscarried The cam
paign, both in the press and from the
platform is being waged with a bitterness
not seen in British politics In many years,
but 1t is exclusively upon the question
of the action of the lords.
All the election manifestos issued up
to the present by the liberal, radical.
labor and socialist parties have put the
attack upon the lords to the forefront as
nave all the speeches from the govern
nent side. More significant still is the
1act that the whole religious BODY of the
country, Anglican, non-confornist and
Catholic. appears to be against the lords
pretensions The Archbishop of Canter-
bury's abstention from voting in the di-
vision IN the House of Lords and the
Archbishop of York's frank denunciation
OF Lord Lansdownes resolution undoubt
ly had great effect. Following on the
council
OF the free churches. declaring that the
action of the House of Lords "rnakes
reforms supported by non-conformists
impossible" the Church Times. the most
influential and widely circulated church
paper. together with the Christian World
and the organs of the Methodist. Bap-
tist and Catholic sections, declare for
the commons in the struggle against the
lords
In the meantime neither Mr.. Balfour
nor any other conservative leader has
advanced any definite proposal for tariff
reform or given the slightest indication
OF how the conservatives propose to find
the money to replace the rejected budget
proposals. The conservative Morninp.
Post. editorially, today warns the party
that the coming contest will be a critical
and severe one, and that If the unionfst
cause is to triumph, its adherents must
display tactical ability as well as courage
and vigor. 1t will be the height of folly.
says the paper. to fight on ground select
ed by the liberals. and the unionists must
remember that tariff reform Is the only
possible alternative to the rejected buds
get.
The Posts warning is timely, for the
unionist speakers and newspapers are
mainly occupied in showering abuse upon
their opponents tactics.
An official notice has been issued from
Somerset House, where the public offices
are located, that death duties may be
paid either on the budget or budget
scale, subject to rectilcation when the
new parliament has settled the matter
1t is reported that a number of persons
are preparing to protest against the de-
ductions of tho income tax from divi-
dend coupons by the banks, while, ac-
cording to the liberal Daily News, trou-
BILE is arising at the customs house over
refusals to pay duties on tea, tobacco and
spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06

Washington December 5.A system of
international clearances between postal
savings and other banks in this country
and those abroad was urged upon Presi-
dent Taft yesterday by Louis sehwarz.
publisher OF the Finanz und Handesrevu
OF Vienna and Berlin.
Mr. Schwarz declared the system to be
already in successful operation among the
postal savings banks Of Austria, Ger
many England, France, Italy and Switz-
erland The idea, as he explained 1t, is
to relieve such banks from the task OF
RENTING cash from one branch to an
other and TO depend as far as the bal
ances permit upon the exchange or
checks, like clearing -house notes.
In that manner the currency, he
claimed. would be kept in active circu-
lation in the various communities where
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
PIERCE AWAITS DECISION.
Judge Calhoun VIII Act Upon Legality
Of Action.

Austin, Tex, December h-Henry Clay
Pierce and his attorneys spent quiet
day hero today awaiting the convening
of the court tomorrow morning and the
ruling Of Judge Calhoun as to whether
or not the antitrust affidavit upon which
Pierce had been indicted for false-swear-
ing was properly drawn and his oath
properly administered The decision. the
court announces. will be made at 10 O. clock
II the court upholds the contentious of
the defendant as to the illegality of the
AFFIDAVIT, Pierce will be Immediately dis
missed. n the contrary. the trial Will
proceed.
In the meantime Judge Wilcox of the
Twenty ty-sixth district court. has declined
to postpone the sale Of the waters. f1eros
on coIupany's property, which is an
nounced for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
December Z.