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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04

SPECIAL Core spondence Of The star
PARIS March n 1900
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
Died,

Cesaire Martin, aged "a years, died
at the residence of his sOn-in-law,
Cleophas Begnaud, near Lafayette yes
terday morning at eight o'clock after
a brief illness. Up to the time of his
last sickness deceased had been in
usual health which had been remark
ably we'll preserved. Mr.. Martin was
a native of Lafayette parish, and be-
longed to that generation now almost
entirely passed away He was a farm
err by occupation and was a man of up
right character. He was a COnfed-
crate veteran and rendered gallant
service in the Lost Cause. He was
the father of a large family and sever
al children survive him. The funeral
will take place today at 4 p. m. at st.
Johns Catholic church. The death Of
Mr.. Martin removes n more of the
few grand old landmarks that have
stood SO long as monuments Of the
good old a%nte-bellum days, and many
today will pay their last tribute Of
respect to one whose memory will
ever be cherished as an inspiration to
all who knew him.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

claim to be as good as any, not ex-
cepting our friends who wore the
blue" He then cited the action of
General Wheeler, HoOsOn and others
and the youth of our land who flew to-
the protection of our land when call
ed upon. Now Southerns will defend
the flag against any and all eomers.
He spoke of the old veterans and
closed by appealing to the sons and
daughters and the grand children of
the old veterans not to forget their
ancestors and the sacredness OF the
cause which they defended.
Father Teurlings then announced
the winners of the prizes as follows:
Home Fire Co., first prize SIS; Fire
Co. No. 1, second prize $40; Pelican
Fire Co., third prize IS; Mrs. j. l..
Preager, the best decorated surrey
$40; Southside School Improvement
League, best decorated buggy, So;
Aurelien Caruthers, BOBBY prize 81.
The Home Fire Co, truck winning the
first prize for decoration was decorat-
ed by Messrs. J. C. and Louis Brous-
sard. The judges of the decoration
were: Miss Laurence Robin of New
Orleans, Mrs. CASTOR Francez OF Car
encro and Mr.. Oneil ComeauX, chief
of the Rayne Fire Department. At the
conclusion of the exercises the Lafa
yette Concert Band which furnlsned
music for the parade and between the
addresses, rendered a delightful Sc
lection that was greatly enjoyed.
At night a grand ball took place at
Armory Hall and those in attendance
had a most enjoyable time.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

P. r. Duplex, cashier OF the bank
(f Youngsville, has moved into MS
lew home.
Tired Mouton, of Grand Coteau, WIS.,
Ned his brother. Alex Mouton last
week.
! clarence aud. travis Aillet have
FIST returned from Holy Cross Col
fege, and will spend their vacation IN
Youngsville. EtsnAT
] Arthur Trahan, of Abbeville, was IN
6wn last week selling fruit trees.
! George Comeaux, of Pilette, after
Intending the Industrial Institute is
blending a part of his vacation with
his brotheg, Or. R. X. Comeaux.
hP. B. ROY WENT to Lafayette in his
INV auto week.
Maxine Roy, the o OF J. A. Roy
spent a few days at the home of J.
~ Dnpaeixgae at geek.
w. g. ". Peach Camp, No. 47S
Tunsseine, La, held their regular
MEETING last Thursday night. Charles
Stout rode the billy goat. A few
members from the Broussard camp at
attended the meeting. Those present
we're as follows: Felix Freeman, Azure
lin Freemen, Ozeme Dubois, Drosir
Ddbois, Arthur Greig, Frank Delano
Arthur Theaux, Albert Olivier, Amed'
Morvant, Alcide Landry, Gilbert Du
hon. Ntll4 Duhon, Paul Bernard Jer
~ Guflfiof.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
FARMERS CLUB.
Continued from Page One.

sonal interest in this work and to ask
you to urge a number of your best
corn to send exhibits to
Shreveport, or to take up the matter
of preparation of exhibits with me
by correspondence, or better still, if
you will furnish me with the names
of the best corn growers in your dis
trict. I will take the matter up with
them personally by correspondence.
Thanking you in anticipation for
your assistance,
Very respectfully,
w. r. DODSON.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

On
Z Mr.. M. J.. Reddell, of Mamou, La
. writes: "By the selling and using ofQ
; your line Of Rosaline remedies for 4
s several years, 1 consider myself in r
{ a position to know something OF x
{ their merits. l am using your :.
|: Royaline Oil Antiseptic, Royaline Z
: Cough Syrup, Royaline Chill Tonic &
2 and Royaline Regulator in my
, own family, which is strong evil q
5 dence of my own faith in them. "a
!; find your Royaline letter Oint- +
: ment one Of my good sellers for i
itch and other skin troubles" !
!. Mr.. Rene L. Derouen, of Vile ).
2 Platte, La, writes: From SEVERAL
? years of experience in handling
5 your line of Royaline remedies 4
$ would say they are as high class s
( and ~praiseworthy as any l eve <
]. saw. Your Royaline Cough Syrup :
and Royaline Oil Anteseptic are Z
1: simply fine, and l have customers Z
? come many miles to get your Roy q
> aline letter Ointment to cure the &
S Itch that is so prevalent over u +
country. 1t has proven a success 4
in every instance" 9
I: Mr.. Lucius Foret Of Vile Platte, &
La, says: 81 have not only sold 4
!? your splendid line Of Royaline I:
. Remedies, but have used them in 3:
8 my own family, and can say have ::
Z never sold or used a better line in =
/ my life. They have always done q
J: for me and mine, all you claim for q
!. them. In my opinion, your Roy 4
s: Cough Syrup. Royaline Chill Ton-3
9 ic, Royaline Liver Regulator and I
8 Royaline letter Ointment have ):
. no superiors." =
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
Cheer uni

Paper devoted to home comforts
begs us to have cheerful wallpaper In
our bedrooms. Sure thing. And why
not extend the scheme and have quilts
made out of comic supplements? Some
of the pillows one strikes while trav-
cling are funny enough and can't be
improved on.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
A Thankless Task.

II think l shall marry him to reform
him." said the romantic girl. Il have
seen that experiment tried" rejoined
I won't a. the men were reformed.
But they always seemed more or less
repentant and dissatisfied"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

J.. B. Dugas, of Scott paid this office
q visit, yesterday and reported crops
splendid, cotton especially. now grow
ing and fruiting rapidly with few, II
any weevils.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

misses .Ap-tasie and Marie Bonnie
maison. The former VI Youngsville ana
Ia latter of Beaumont, Tex, are the
s&ests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave La
dste.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
Good PLAYS But Poor Actors.

The trouble (of the stage), in the
provinces is not a dearth of plays.
There is now a large ~repertory Of
modern plays of every kind on which
the provinces can draw. It is the
acting that has been and still is at
fault.-London Stage.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

Mrs. P. B. Wilkens, of Belle Vue
Plantation, O%pelousas, spent two days
here this week visiting his niece, Mrs.
F F. Carter, who has been quite sick
with maleria fever.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

ERev. A. F. Vaughan leaves today for
HEloxi camp grounds for a few weeks
vacation. In his absence Rev. Bott,
wall preach at the Methodist church
mkt Sunday morning.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
A Gift Time Thouoht

Pessimfst-"Tm going to quit grum-
bling about my lot. l see to be COM
paratively well of" Optimist-"Ah!
What made you see the light?" I've
just been thinking how many poorer
relatives / have"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
rsSayon Lavalliere Bouquet-ten
CENTS a cake at the Moss Pharmacy.
For Sale.

tFurkitiire as good as new for Il
rScms. This is an excellent opportu-
nifty. for AM one wishing to open q,
boarding house, as the house contain
fffT furniture can be had for q very
reasonable rent. VIII sell for cash or
tfade for real estate.
M. A. HARGRODER-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06
Card Of Thanks.

cara OF bU0UWos
Il desire to thank the young ladies
who. assisted me In decorating the
truck Of Fir Co. No l. and especially
Miss Lucy vigneaux, who gave SO
much time and care to the work.
Respectfully,
=. MOUISSET.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

Pretty little ping pongs at Carriers
studio, Is for Is cents.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-07-06

viii Do Electrical Work.
am now prepared to do any and all
kinds Of electrical work. Fan repair
ing 4 speciality. Phone 239.
CHAS. J.. MULLER.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
DEATH SENTENCE FOR
ASSAULT is UPHELD
u. S. Supreme Court Is Notori-
ous Convict's Last Hope

Jacob Oppenheimer. notorious con-
vict now under sentence OF death for
assault with intent to kill upon fell
low convict in San Quentin prison, was
denied a new trial by the supreme
court yesterday after an exhaustive re-
view of his appeal from the trial court
at San Rafael. Oppenheimer, who was
convicted and sentenced in October,
1907, has made a long, hard fight for
his life, which is not yet ended, as his
attorney. C. C. Ringolsky, announced
last night that he would carry the case
to the supreme court of the United
States.
The appeal from the superior court
was based on the contention that the
section of the penal code prescribing
capital punishment for persons serving
life sentence in prison who are con-
victed of assault with intent TO Kill is
unconstitutional under the clause
against cruel or unusual punishment.
The supreme court upholds the penal
code on the theory that death by hang
ing, shooting or electrocution is not
'cruel or unusual"
Oppenheimer has a bad record, hay
ing spent most of his life since the age
of 21 behind prison bars, with one
murder and many lesser crimes charged
against him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
OBJECTS TO ACTION OF
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Mutual Livestock Association
Gives Voice to Grievance

That the California mutual livestock
association has not been allowed a
proper opportunity of meeting the
charges against it was the declaration
made by it's attorney, E. j. Ryker, dur
ing the hearing in regard to it's finan-
ciai condition before State. Insurance
Commissioner Z. Myron Wolf yester-
day.
The declaration was part and parcel
of the long continued squabble over
the papers and books taken by the dep
uty commissioners from the offices of
the association and kept by the former.
I'VE wish to go on record" said Ry-
ker, land show that while we have been
cited to appear and defend ourselves,
our documents, on which charges of
mismana cement and the violation of
the statutes are based, have been with
held from us by the deputies of the in
surance commissioners office. In ord
to defend ourselves it is necessary that
these documents be turned over to us
so that we may examine them"
Those documents are at your dis
posal If you care to examine them, .
said Wolf, "but while this investigation
from this Office
The hearing yesterday was devoted
to the Identifying of a mass of papers
and letters and this work will be con-
tinued at the next session, Wednesday
morning. At the rate the hearing is
proceeding it probably will be several
weeks before it is brought to conclu-
sion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
PASTOR TO OFFICIATE AT
WEDDING OF DAUGHTER
Miss Marian E. Strong Will Be-
come Bride of ID. B. Gray

The marriage of Miss Marion Eliza
beth Strong and Davis Burge Gray will
take place Thursday evening, Decem-
Der Is, at Trinity Presbyterian church.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev Edward X. Strong, father of the
bride, and pastor of the church. Jo-
seph Gray, brother of the bridegroom,
will be best man and the bride will be
attended by her sister. Miss Anna Lou
ise Strong, as maid of honor, and a
quartet of bridesmaids. Miss Jennie
Comings, Miss. Amy Comings, Miss
Robina Slack and Miss Marion Cros-
sett.
The ushers will be Thomas Rolph,
Addison G. Strong, Rauben Neel and
7. Dunbar Keith. The little niece of
the bridegroom, Miss Ruth Gray, will
carry the ring and the flower girls will
be Miss Beatrice Seager and Miss Jean
Bullock.
The bride elect is a graduate of Mills
college and has many friends in this
city as well as across the bay. After
a wedding journey the couple will
occupy pretty home in Fairmont ave-
nue. Piedmont They will be al home
to their friends after February 1 in
their new residence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
CEBRIAN is OUIZZED
ABOUT HIS DIARIES
Witness Denies He Was Advised
to Burn Memoranda

Juan c. Cebrian, husband of the pro-
ponent of the Maria Conception de
Laveaga will, was further questioned
by Attorney Pillsbury yesterday as TO
his motives for burning all his private
diaries last Tuesday He said that
when he searched his home for the
books he was under the impression
that Judge Coffey had ordered him to
produce them, but afterward, ascer-
tanning that it was merely sugges-
ton by Pillsbury, he burned them.
Did you anticipate that the court
would require you to produce them ~
asked Pillsbury.
The witness answered NO"
Questioned as to the attempt made
to amend section 1887 of the code of
civil procedure at the time Anselmo de
Laveaga was claiming part of the De
Laveaga millions as an illegitimate
son of Jose. brother of the testatrix,
Cebrian said he did not see a report
on the point prepared in 1903 by Attor-
ney Timothy ]. Lyons. He remembered
going with Miguel de Laveaga to the
Office of Attorney Pillsbury to ask him
about the matter of the code.
Pillsbury questioned the witness at
length relative to the efforts made
early this year to compromise the con-
test Cebrian admitted he was opposed
to his wife surrendering her rights
under the will, which left her the bulk
of the fortune.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
Personal Brevities

Judge James E. Fenton OF Portland is at the
Stewart.
c. II. Clarke. merchant of Seattle, is at the
FairmOnt.
A, $. Work. businessman OF Sacramento, is
Al the Stewart.
Captain and Mrs. John Barneson are at the
ST. Francis.
Z, J. Mazzuchi, wine producer Of Reims. is
al the FairmOnt.
Samuel A Perkins, publisher Of Tacoma, is
q guest the Falrmont.
n c. Newerf. real estate man Of Buffalo is
registered at the Argonaut
n II. Murray. a real estate msn of Santa
Cruz is q guest at the Manx-
Arthur H. Briggs merchant OF Los Gatos is
a. the Stewart with Mrs. Briggs.
Or. r. L. Hogg. a physician OF Saratoga Cal.
1s at the Argonaut with Mrs. Hogg
J. II. Mackenzie general manager Of the Gold
held Consolidated mines. is at the St Francis
Fred Svanton. the Santa Cruz booster. is
among the recent arrivals at the st. Francis
T. B. Hunter. q banker Of Monterey who is
heavily interested iD the water works there is
al the ST. Francis.
William Wallace Chaplin. general manager Of
the Post Intcliieencer OF Seattle. is spending \
few days At the St Francis
Theodore Summerland state railroad commits
sioneT. is at the Msnx with Mrs Summerland
registered from their home. Los Angeles.
Robert r. Munro. formerly postal inspector in
charge Of this district. bat stationed at New
Orleans. is here on two weeks visit.
James A. Murray, who has large mining in
fercstS in Montana is at the st. Francis with
Mrs. &srray- Their home is IN Monterey.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
M'LfRAN SEEKS
TO GET FRANCHISE
Fails to Jam Devisadero Cross
town Privileges Through
Board of Supervisors

Supervisor McLeran made an un-
successful attempt to jam through the
Devisadero crosstown franchise at
yesterdays meeting of the board BY
general consent D'Ancona's motion that
the public utilities committee be re-
Guested to report on the project and
that it be made a special order for 8
o'clock next Monday was then adopted.
There are a number of citizens here
who wish to take up the Devisadero
crosstown matter" said McLeran
at has been in committee now for
more than two years. | have the as
surance of the city attorneys office
that the insertion of the 10 block pro-
vision in the ordinance is not neces-
sity, it. being already in the charter.
AS the minority member of the public
utilities committee | move that we
take up the matter"
Connolly asked for informa ton.
Chairman Johnston of the committee.
who happened to be presiding in the
mayors temporary absence, stated that
this was the first time in the history
of this board a matter had been taken
out of the hands of the committee con-
sidering it, and that the crosstown
franchise bill had been kept in the
committee at the wish of its friends
to avoid an adverse report"
Murphy stated that the committee
was ready to report last week, when
Thornwell Mutually repudiated an
agreement entered into previously by
him with Secretary King of the mer-
chants association"
That is entirely true" admitted
McLeran.
DAncona then made his motion
which was generally assented to.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
ADOPTS LAST OF
STREET NAMES
Commission Ends Labor With
List for the Avenues
in the South

Rev. Father O'Sullivon made bitter
attack upon the street names commit
tee at yesterdays session of the board
man, Supervisor Murdock, had entered
into preconcerted arrangement to
sidetrack names suggested by himself
and to make obnoxious substitutions.
Supervisor Johnston in the chair finally
warned him he was given the f1oor not
TO impugn the motives of member,
but to speak on the question of the
change of names
Murphy was impeued to protest
against the priests remarks and Con-
molly pointed out to hi mthat his sug-
gestions had been followed in most
cases.
The board after hearing several other
protestants, passed to print the final
revised list of street changes.
First avenue South was changed to
Arthur avenue, after the former presi-
dent. Then followed Burke, Custer,
Davidson, Evans, Fairfax. Galvez, Hud-
son, Inness, Jerrold. KirSwood, La
Sale, McKinnon, Newcombe, Oakdale,
Palou, Quesada, Revere, Shafter.
Thomas Ugarte, Van Dyke. Wallace and
Yosemite.
Beginning again at the first of the
alphabet, Twenty-fifth avenue was re-
named Armstrong avenue. after the
founder of Hampton institute. Then
followed Bancroft, Carroll. Donner, Egg
bert, Fitzgerald, Gilman. Hollister, In
gerson. Jamestown, Key, lie Conte,
Meade. Nelson, olney, Pulaski, Quebec,
Richter, Sampson, Tovar and Under
wood.
Former Supervisor Payot sent word
that an unfortunate error had occa-
stoned misunderstanding regarding
Paine street. The intention had been
to honor, not Thomas Paine bf the Age
of Reason" and Times that try mems
souls fame, but Howard Payne, the
author of Home, Sweet Home" Payot's
suggestion came too late and Pulaski
and Palou held their places.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
FILLMORE STREET
TO BE GALA scene
Elaborate IlluminatiOns Under
Way for Big New Years
Celebration

The members of the Fillmore street
Improvement association are going to
work with vim to make the Christ
mas and New Years celebration an
affair long to be remembered in the
Western addition. At meeting held
at the association headquarters, 1912
Fillmore street, last night, the fol-
lowing committees were appointed:
Finance-Edward Bonnheim. David
Livingston and Samuel Adelstein; IL
lumination-Albert J. Pom, Emile E.
White and Morris Schwartz; music
Norton c. Wells. Albert c. Pom and
Samuel Adelstein; fireworks-Albert J.
Pom, Emile Z. White and David Liv-
ingston; carnival-Norton C. Wells,
Morris Schwartz and Samuel Adelstein;
transporta tion-Edward E. Bonnheim
David Livingston and Emile E. White;
corations-Albert J. Pom, Samuel
Adelstein and Norton c. Wells.
With the IA electroliers. three and a
half feet in diameter, now suspended
from the illuminated arches in Fillmore
street, from Fulton to Sacramento, that
thoroughfare is now literally a blaze
of light from twilight until midnight,
and even after that hour the illumina
tion coming from the big globes leaves
nothing TO be desired in the way OF
dispelling gloom and darkness.
For the holiday season the lamps on
the arches viii be red and green. with
the supporting uprights entwined with
evergreens and berries. Twelve Ameri-
can flags will surmount the globes on
top of the arches, and flags of all
nations. in addition to the Portola col
ors, will lend an additional tinge of
gayety to the general effect. These
decorations will all have been placed
by next Monday.
The members of the association have
decided that one of the features Of the
New Years eve celebration will be an
elaborate display of fireworks. includ-
ing both set pieces and an aerial ex-
hibition.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
CHINESE EXPECT ROYAL
EDICT AGAINST PIGTAIL S
Cutting of Queues to Begin
With Army

Qneueless China is no longer a
prophecy. 1t will soon be fact An
edict is expected any day from Peking
ordering soldiers and students to part
with their pigtails Meantime, the
more intelligent Chinese, merchants in
particular. are waiting. scissors in
hand. for the precedent to be set
This news was brought over by
Charles A. stephens. chief boarding
officer of the customs service, who re-
turned on the Mongolia Friday from
China where he was entertained by
officials of high rank in Hongkong.
Shanghai and other large cities.
This was all the talk when I left
stephens said yesterday. The gov
ernment does not intend to stir up the
people by making the order too broad
The natural place for the reform is the
army. where a, queue is always in the
way. especially in close fighting The
army is built on modern ideas, anyway.
Students welcome the reform"
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
MUST SERVE TERM FOR
MURDER ON THE DESERT
Prospector Fails in Appeal to
Supreme Court

The supreme court yesterday affirmed
the superior court Of Inyo county in
denying new trial TO Thomas r. Ar
gentos convicted and sentenced to life
imprisonment for the murder of John
PavloNich in Death valley in July. 1907
The two men were prospectors and
Argentos undertook to pilot Pavlovich
10 some mining claims he claimed TO
own, not far from Scottys camp. In A
few days he returned without his COM
panion and search was Instituted with
the result that the body of Pavlovich
was discovered on the desert.
Argentos was convicted on circum-
stantial evidence. His appeal was
based on technicalities.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
COURT BREAKS WILL
OF FATHER PETER GREY
Decides Aged Priest Was of Un-
sound Mind

The will of Father Peter Gray, for
many years pastor of st. Patrick's s
church, was broken by Judge Sturte-
want yesterday, the court finding that
the priest was of unsound mind in the
last years of his life. He was 80 years
old when he died. BY his will he left
$4,000 to Edward Gray. a cousin, and
$4,000 to sister and her children in
ireland, disinheriting Patrick Grey, a
brother.
The will was contested by Patrick
Grey. Edward Grey endeavored to sus-
tain It,
All the tangible property in the es-
tate consists of some church articles
worth less than $780, There is also a
judgment for $4,000 against DIR.
Thomas +. Brannan, who is alleged to
have embezzled the priests money.