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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
NEUROLOGICAL.
AuPelius Smith.

Died in Winfield. La, at 3:35
p. m, Friday, March 26. 1909. of
pneumonia, Aufelius Smith, aged
45 wears, 10 months and IL days.
Deceased was born near Mont
gomery, La, on May 9, 1868.
His life has been passed in busi-
ness pursuits and in his earlier
days he developed those traits
that eliminated in his success in
business. He spent several years
of his life in DodsOn and East
Texas. and moved to Winfield
several years ago and established
the Smitn-Grlsham Drug Co., in
which he was doing a successful
business.
He married Miss Mary Gresham,
a sister of ex District Attorney 0.
Nj. Grisham. one of the leading
lawyers of Winfield. at Gaar's
Mill, September l, 1892. From
this union four children were
born. two of whom survive him
with his devoted wife. There are
also living a sister. Miss Helen
Smith. and four brothers, A. P.
Smith. of Winfield. Dan H.,
Claude and Lycurgus Smith of
Mineral Wells, proprietor of the
Carlsbad mineral water. He was
otherwise widely connected.
Mr.. 'AurelIus Smith was endow-
ed with those traits of character
calculated to win the confidence
and esteem of the citizens and
gain the confidence of his fellow
men. Genial and kind, sociable
and charitable, model husband
and father, a useful and public
spirited citizen. around his per-
sonality gathered the radiance of
the Christian gentleman. Little
wonder that his death, in the
midst of ais career of usefulness,
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02

Illicit DiStilling.


On last Monday night there was
brought to Winfield a man man,
ed Garner, aged about 65 years,
another by the name of johnson
and the two Garner youths, aged
l6 and 19. who were placed in the
parish jail for safe Keeping. They
were arrested at their place near
WhitfOrd, in this parish. by Dep
uty United States Marshal j. W.
Turner for illicit distilIing liquor.
At the time of the arrest the still.
which was a crude affair, was
found running and also about 40
gallons of fermented mash and
the same amount of unfermented
mixture. The whiskey was DIS
titled from mOlasses and corn
chops.
These arrests were the culmina-
tion of the efforts put forth by
Sheriff +. L. Shaw and his corps
of efficient deputies for several
weeks to discover the source of
the frequent arrests for bootleg
eing among the negroes. By the
employment of a private detec-
tive, the fountain head of the
offending was discovered and the
arrests were made. Last Monday
three negroes were convicted of
bootlegging in the District Court
and each was fined 800 and costs
or six months in the parish Jail to
be worked out on the public roads.
Deputy u. S. Marshal j. w.
Turner conveyed the prisoners to
Alexandria Tuesday morning. to
be arrsigned before United States
Commissioner Wilmington.
The authorities of Winn parish
are determined that crimes of
this character in violation of ex.
isting laws, shall be stamped out.
Car of Meridian Home Mixture
and Acid Phosphate Fertilizers
just received at Sd. Harper's. fl2
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Sidewalk Construction.

Mr.. &. A. DeJersey, of the firm
OF DeJersey & Barnard, was in
town last Monday, investigating
the needs of Winfield in the line
OF concrete sidewalks. This firm
hss completed eleven miles of
..ewa r. for Rustua, AN inspec-
lion of which they earnestly in
vite. The contract with the resi-
dents of Rustoa was. first for cash
at the option of the owner, or
second, twenty per cent of the
cost in cash. and the balance in
certificates of l, 2. 3. A ard 5
years bearing b per cent interest.
They build these sidewalks for
IL l-2 cents per square foot and
give bond of $4,000 guarantee
ing the maintenance of the work
for a period of two years.
There is an extended area in
Winfield in the residence dis
tricts that should be paved for
the convenience of the people and
there is no question that the paw
ing of the sidewalks will greatly
enhance the value OF property.
As the town Is at present, outside
of the paving already laid, there
are virtually no sidewalks, only
paths leading to the residences.
Nothing adds to the attractions of
a town more than neatly paved
sidewalks and the comfort and
immunity from mud and water in
stormy periods.
1t is hoped that the property
owners will give this subject care
full attention. The terms of paw.
ing give all an opportunity to have
their sidewalks neatly paved, as
well as MAKE the terms os pay
ment within the reach of every
man who car afford to own lots
within the town limits. Mr.. De-
Jersey is now building some
houses on his own lots in Ruston,
made of concrete bricks. II is
hoped that this matter will he
actively agitated and the sidewalk
paving extended to the limits of
the town. 1t is a step in progress
sion that is not Orly needed. but
in time will become an imperative
necessity. Mr.. DeJersey will visit
Winfield next Monday to discuss
this matter with the people and
town council to see If some ar
rangemeut cannot be reached to
begin and complete this work.
This is a matter of too much
Importance to be neglected.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
NUMBER 81

should elicit profound regret and
deepest sorrow. Thus his Chri~-
tian life was closed amid the tea
and expressions of deepest grief
of those who knew best bis
virtues and worth.
At the residence last Saturday
the multitude gathered to pay
tribute to his memory. DIR. j.
r. Edwards, of the First Baptist
Church, conducted the religious
services and then the members of
Eastern Star Lodge of Winfield
and Dodson Lodge f. & A. NJ,
took charge of the remains. y
very large concOurse of people
followed the hearse to the Winn-
field cemetery and gathered at the
grave to pay final tribute to the
honored dead, and listen to the
touching funeral rites of those
with whom he was closely asSO-
ciated in life. As he was laid To
his final rest with the melody OF
"Nearer, my God, to Thee,
floating on the afternoon air, and
amid the sighing of the budding
emerald trees, there came to mind
the words of the poet Young:
Death loves . shining mark, a signal blow -
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Teachers Association. f.

The following teachers of the
WINFIELD High School left yes
torday morning To attend the
Louisiana State Teachers AssO-
CATION which convened in Alex
shdria and will last through today
ond tomorrow:
Professors w. &. Robinson. G..
a. Payne, j l.. Leggin. Misses
Bettie Nolen, Bette Huey. Jessie
Greene, Erin O'Malley. Gertrude
NiIburn, Maude Howell, Jennie
Hne jackson. Ella Peters. Carrie
Mccain. Marguerite Lea. Mrs. j 4.
3. Coker, Mrs. ]. r Gibbs.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Head q Dub0se.

The firm of Head & DubOso
have permanently established
their headquarters in Winfield,
a. tuners and repairers of pianos
and organs. and sales agents.
They solicit the patronage of the
public and guarantee satisfaction.
Headquarters at w. o. Williams
iewelry store. Phone 164. a2-2t
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Presbyterian Services.

Presbyterian services will be
cDndncted in the Court House on
next Sunday as follows: Bible
school S:45 a. m, morning SER
vloe at IL a. m. The sacrament
q the Lords Supper will be OBJ
1orved after the IL a. m. service;
eypaing service at $50. Prayer
neetsng on "Wednesday at Z D m.
Visitors and strangers always
vclcome. WM. A. RoLLE,
Minister.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
The TheatoPium.

Mr.. j. A. Hawley. heretofore
manager of the Opera House, has
moved his headquarters to the
Theatorium, which he has remod-
eled and has been giving hls usual
fine moving pictures, intersperssd
with excellent vaudeville Mr.
Hawley ha- been untiring in his
efforts 10 please the people with
excellent entertainments and de-
serves the liberal support of those
who love attractive and clean
amusement.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the good peo-
pie of Winfield, who were so
kind and attentive during the
recent illness and desth of our
dear sister. May God heap His
richest blessings upon you, one
and all.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. X. Ross.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Chicken Industry.

Thoroughbred White Plymouth
Rock Chickens and eggs for sale.
Eggs 81 so per Is; Chickens from
75c to $3.50, according to age,
b. +. ERsKINs,
m12-1m Columbia, La.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Long Service.

Rev. George Jackson of the
Methodist Episcopal church, an
octogenarian, aged IS, vas at the
Sunday services of the church
here. He is q resident of Alex
andria. and has been a minister
for 60 years and a member of the
Louisiana Conference for 50
years. He is the oldest member
of tn t body. He is still quite q
vigorous msn despite his old age
aud presents venerable appear
ance.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Temperance Lecturer.

Rev. w. d. Parish, of Birming-
ham, Ala, who Is working in be-
half of the Anti Saloon League of
Louisiana, held meetings last
Sunday at the Baptist and Metho-
dist churches, aud addressed full
houses. He is an eloquent and
impressive speaker and attracted
the closest attention of his audi
ences. He said that Birmingham
was prospecting under prohibition
as never before and there was q
decided decrease of crime. He
paid his respects to Mayor Downie
of Milwaukee, and declared that
the statements sent out by the
party were untrue and misleading.
he Is collecting funds to carry on
the prohibition campaign.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02

Habitual constipation is the
door through which many of the
serious ills of the body are admit
ted. The occasional use of Prickly
Ash Bitters will remove and cure
this distressing condition.. Smith
Grisham Drug Co., Special Agts.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-04-02
Veteran Cared For.

Through the deathless friend.
shin of bis comrades and the kind
sympathy OF the citizens, George
T. Mcfarland, . Confederate
Veteran, will be sent to the Char
ity Hospital for treatment. He
has been confined to his home for
several months near Tannehill
and is in needy circumstances.
George Mcfarland was q member
of the Winu Rifles, Company / OF
that famous command, the Third
Louisiana Infantry, and served
faithfully during the war. He is
q member of David Pierson Camp
No. 1908, u. &. ", and Is highly
esteemed for bis many sterling
qualities of head and heart.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
ALDUs VOLUME BRINGS s615.
Collection of Chapman Editions Sold
for $1,000 at Auction.

What Is said 10 ba the most rsmarkacls
collection OF editions or George Chapmsn's
translation OF Homer ever offered at public
auction was sold last night for 5000 On
order AT the Anderson Auction COrnpsny's
rooms. The editions. which are handsome
iy bound. comprised nine volumes. and are
dated London. i59S-1625
The most famous book. 70 Is said. rom
the press OF Aldus ''PoliphiH Hypnerotc-
niachia." first edition OF what IS de-
sortbed as Ons Of the most beautiful wood
cut books. and undoubtedly the MASTERPIECES
OF the school of Venetian art OF wood en-
craving. was sold for S6l5 on order Thres
hundred and seventy-hve dollars was paid
for a manuscript and transcript OF let
ters addressed by Lady Arahella stuart 20
her cousin german. King James l. ard
5. o. Bronson obtained for $50 thirteen vol
Umes OF the Althen cOlored plates. set
OF famous sporting books. dated lSe-A
"A complete set OF Browning. IN eight
parts-aH tirst editions-bTOught 500 II
was bought on order. Three hundred and
twenty dollars was paid for Browninss
THE Ring and the Book a proof copy N
four volumes. Sol Iichtenstein paid so for
a first edition OF BurtOn's Arabian Nights'
I'm ten volumes. The sale continues this as
ternOOn and evening.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15

average member Of that association, or
even one Of the speakers whose exact
words we have quoted. would actually
fulfil those proposals i'm any serious
case. But il is an ominous thing TO
have such sentiments expressed at all.
and IL would be abominable 10 have
them fulfilled I'm even slight affair.
The moment they became perceptibly
operative the police force would become
menace 60 the public instead of its
guardian. The public enunciation of
them IN New Jersey indicates 10 what
degree the reasonable virus Of the late
French strikes of civil servants has been
disseminated and what crimes are pos
slble I'm the misused name OF 'frater-
nifty" A benevolent and protective" as
sociation of policemen or other public
servants might be productive of much
good. But when il aims at deliberate
breach of duty and betrayal of public
interests IL becomes wholly evil.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15

reformed that these men will be freed
from the occasional though very infre-
quent embarrassment Of the presence OF
those whom The Spectator" not too
harshly describes as fools. There is
strong additional reason for British re-
fusal 10 adopt the single chamber sys-
TEN. and that Is that such chamber
would be supreme. Here. If our Senate
were abolished, there would still be the
Supreme Court TO act as a restraint
upon the House Of Representatives and
10 annul unconstitutional legislation.
But in the United Kingdom there is no
such judicial power. The House of
Lords practically exercises the functions
TO certain extent OF both Senate and
Supreme Court. Without II the Com
mons would be as unbrldled as the
French revolutionary convention. That
is probably a reason why some English
men desire such an arrangement. IL is
certainly reason why most English
men, as we believe, are irreversibly op-
posed 10 il.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
4 nusements.

ACADEMY or MUSiC-o-S .i5--St. Elmo.
AIhANERA-2-S-N
ASrOR-2 = .IS-s .ls-ScVen Days
BELASCO-e.l .l5-s fs-ls Matrimony Failure ,
BlJOU-2:l :l5-S .ls-The Lottery Man.
BROADWAY 2.i5-S :I5-The Midnight sons.
oNiAL-a-S-Naudcvine
COMEDY -2.i5-S .fs-The Melting Fo;.
gFITERlON-a .i5-S;i ;i5- Israel
DAILY S-S l5-The Belle Of Brittany.
fDEN MuSEE-Tlle World IN Wax.
1rIFrH ANENI E-2-S-NaudeNille.
4 AIETy-2 -ia-s .I5-1he Fortune Hunter.
GARDEN = H.. .l5-His Name On the Door.
HACK f.I-T'-2 30-Nrs Dakon-S .l5-Sertimus.
1IANNrR STEIN - rs s.15-Naudeville
HERALD SQUARE 2.ls--s:ls-Old Dutch
HTnrAhnR0N E-o-N-A Irip 10 japan. lnsice
the Earth. the Ballet ~ Jewels
f5T-ffSnN-2.1b- S-l5-Arsene ls1nin
IRVING PLACES .is-Der Ziseunerhsron.
Il RROCK ER-S-T'he Dollar Princess.
LIBERTY .lb- : SpTingtime
1.yCFI Ms aa--i'ciselope.
INRIC-2 lis ,1a-f'he Chocolate Soldier.
MANHATTAN OPERA HOCSE-S-Le Jongieur
~ Notrs Dame.
MAXINE ELIIOTTS THEATRE so
The Passing % the Third Floor Back
MINDE,l .SSOHN Halls .fa-Concert.
METROPOLITAN OPERA lOUsE-s-lA Clio
NEW AMsTERDAM-2is-s s.I5-The silver
star
Ns-w THEATRE Bartiere di siviglia-
( SS0-The NigPer.
NEW YORK-2. 2.I5-s.I5-Th Man who Owns
Broadway.
STT-TNFsS ANT S-l5-TThe Eesiest Way.
wsI.LAGsfl S-a .l5--S i5-The Fourth Estate
wERs-R- 81 Is 1.-THE Climax.
WEST EST-2 is la-The Nitchine Hour
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
GERMAN FOREIGN POLICY.

The foreign policy of Germany is
again TO the fore. 1t was observed and
commented on both in Germany and
elsewhere that the Emperor in his speech
from the throne at the reopening of the
Reichstag made no mention of naval af-
fairs. Then the German Ambassador
10 this country made a speech which at
tracted worldwide attention for its spe-
citc and emphatic disclaimer of ag-
gresSive inclinatiOns. After this came
speeches before the Reichstag by the new
Chancellor and by the Minister for For
eign Affairs, both in the same unmis-
taxable tone. The policy of Germany is
thus in the most authoritative manner
declared 10 be peace, abstention from
further conquests. development of what
the empire already has rather than at
tempts 10 get more. and no aggressive
intentions toward South America.
This has naturally aroused the Pan
Germans 10 excitement, apprehension
and anger. Some OF these overaggres-
sive patriots appear 10 imagine that
Pan-Germanism essentially implies Ger
man conquest of Argentina and Brazil
and perhaps of Great Britain, where
fore any failure to proclaim an intention
of proceeding with such a campaign is
treason TO the cause" The imperlal
government thinks IL desirable, as il is,
TO sOOthe these infiamed feelings, and
50 there appears in the National Zei-
tung." of Berlin, an inspired" article
assuring the Pan-Germans that toward
nd hn a Fba
tain the same attitude that his predeces-
sor did-which, as we remember il, was
n policy Of dignified peace. Moreover.
1.-The Imperial Chancellor would resist
''any policy Incompatible with the vital
Interests of the empire. lie will take
care 10 cultivate peaceful and friendly
relations, but he will also know what
che owes 10 the honor and dignity of the
German Empire"
There will be no German conquest Of
Argentina and no attempt 10 move
Windsor Castle TO the Thiergarten. but
neither will Potsdam be ceded 10 Brazil
nor the British Horse Guards be estab-
lished on Inter den Linden. In these
matters IL is 20 be supposed that the
German Emperor and his chief min
listers speak with deliberation, with
knowledge and with full resolution.
The policy OF the empire is, in the his
toric phrase of another. peace with
honor, and in the pursuance of that there
is nothing inimical TO the peace and
honor OF any other nation. II is pro-
nouncement which may well be received
in all countries. as our Paris corre-
spondent reports IL TO be in France, with
sincprn satisfaction
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
fFrom me rribun. Rursan.l !

Washington. Dec. A-Baroness Hengel-
miller, wife Of the Austrian Ambassador.
has had to forego all social engagements
for the last few days on account OF a
slight indisposition which has confined her
to the embassy. The ambassador had In
tended going to New York to-day. but de-
iayed his visit pending the recovery Of the
baroness.
The German Ambassador and Countess
Won Bernstorf we're among the patrons OF
the negro dialect and character sketches
given at the New willard tonight by Miss
Louise A. Williams. OF Georgia. The Sec
retary OF War and Mrs. Dickinson. the
Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs. Bal
lnger and the Secretary of Commerce and
Labor were also among the patrons. many
of whom attended the entertainment
The Belgian Minister has notified the new
Belgian secretary. Prince Henry de Ligne.
to present himself here for duty at his
earliest convenience. and IL Is probabls
that he will reach here In time 20 attend
the New Years reception at the White
House.
Emile Casteur. recently appointed Bel
gian attache has arrived and Is settled for
the winter.
The Russian military attache and his
sister. Baroness Elizabeth de Bode. enter
tanned a number OF guests at dinner to-
night
Marchese PaoIo di MontagIiarf. Italian
counsellor. has sailed for Italy and will
spend six months Of his leave OF absence
in Africa He will VISIT his family in Italy
before going to the latter place
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir; one of your high class contempo-
raries thus argues this morning for the
right OF illiterate voters 20 retain their
Dliteracy together with their vote:
In the State of New York the right of
sun. @ .dSs Is given without any qualification
ate voters . the Massachusetts ballot balI6t
would De equivalent To acknowledgements
In any law changing the Character
ot 'hS baIIot this class must be taken care
which their right TO a secret vote can be
safeguarded. 70
The sophistry OF such an argument is
Iatent TO any one who thinks before ac-
eepting it, a voter may be the best known
citizen in town. his constitutional right 10
vote is indisputable. But he must comply
with the statutory requirements fo- it's ex
ercise. If he fails to register his name and
address on prescribed day he disaualiies
himself for casting a ballot on the next
following Election Day. What is is but
solemn tommyrot, therefore, to pretend that
a voters constitutional right will be yio
lated If he is required to read his ballot
before casting il?
Iiliteraey In the electorate is a menace IN
good government. This bears pointedly on
the present campaign for woman suffrage.
One whose mind is not yet made up 10
take either side I'm this can see plainly
enough that admission OF women 10 the
suffrage In this state on equal terms with
men now means at once doubling OF the
iliteTate vote JAMES NJ WILTON
New York. Dec. l3. 1903.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF
MIX HEN


MILKMEN.
The investigation before a referee into
the alleged Milk Trust is throwing a
curious and interesting light upon the di-
versions of business men. The name Con-
SOlidated Milk Exchange suggests bust
ness, but most unjustly. since the pur-
poses of the organization are purely So
cial. The word milk in its title refers not
20 the article of commerce so named. as
has been supposed, but TO the milk of hui
man kindness. JOY in one another's soci-
ely brings the members of the exchange
Ia its meeting rooms. For example, when,
on Monday, after listening to Il long ex-
PLANTATION of what took place at the gath
erings, confusing To investigators who
labOred under the impression that they
were inquiring into a commercial organ
iZatiOn, the referee asked what purpose
the vice-president thought he fulfilled in
attending its deliberations, that gentle
man replied: why, just TO crafty some
''men who wanted me down there as an
''Ofiicer in the exchange" That was IT,;
just 10 confer the boon of his society
upon his fellow members.
They did discuss prices at these gath
erings Of mutual qualification, TO he
sure. for men always will talk shop on
social occasions They even went so far
as 10 take an informal-Oh, strictly in
formal-vote upon the price of milk to
producers. Each member present would
write upon piece of paper the price
which he thought the farmer should get.
The papers being collected. the members
would talk it over. and then a vote
would be taken; whcreupOn the vice
president. who was there To 'gratify"
his friends, would announce what price
had majority vote.
Did the announcement of this price
have any significance or importance?
Oh, not the slightest. indeed. The
process was far from fixing the price TO
he paid for milk. being only one of the
ways the members had of diverting
their minds and gratifying each other.
What was the use of this prOceedingT
asked the investigator, who could not
get out of his head the notion that these
meetings had a serious purpose Il
don't know that il was of any use" re-
piled the vice-president. Use: We
should say not. Must men when they
meet and vote upon prices always be
suspected of a utilitarian purpose? 1t
was pleasure pure and simple. graft
fication in one anothers presence, that
brought the milkmen together. That
question OF the investigator about the
use Of the proceeding is as silly as any
that Alice ever addressed 10 the White
Queen.