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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
HEARD THE "cRUciFlxIoN."
Large Crowd Listened to Attractive
Program in St. Johns Last Night.

The choir Of old St johns Episco-
pal church last night rendered tho
oratorio. "Crucifxion'' in celebration Of
Good Friday and large and apDrecia-
tive audience vas out to enjoy the ex-
ccllent muse The choir acquitted
itself splendidIy and the rendition Of
the beautiful cratorio was most favor
ably received by the musicians in at
tendance.
Tomovrcw morning the choir viii
render special music in observation
of the Faster day.
Music OF special character will he
srng by all the choir in the city to-
morrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
Contests and Auction 10 Prove The Al.
fractions Of Final Evening.
NEWPORT NEWS f|RtMEN ATTENDED
Big Delegation Of ShipbuiIdin9 Citys
Fighters, Headed by a Band, Came
to Bazaar in Armory Hall Last
Nisht-Last Night Banner Of Week.

With the auc ion sale e all the LETT
over articles the fair OF the West End
Hose Company. which has been con,
Quoted in Armory Hall during the 'as'
week. will close tonight The last
evening CT the fair is expected 10
prove one of the most interesting OF
Gho week and Il large crowd will like
" be in attendance.
Las, night the Newport News iilc-
men. headed by 4 band, cam" 70
Hampton and took in the fair. The
visitSg firemen were good spendera
and the booths and supper tables
were well patroniZed. Live Oak
Camp. Woo,:men of the Wcrld. ANA
Hampton Acrie CT Eagles also sent
large delegations 10 the fair. In fact
last evening proved the banner night
IL point OF attendance and in Ill"
money taken in at tn" various stands
and booths.
The fair has been 4 success. al
though the fremen will not realize
tn" sum Ct money necessary for the
unilorming and cquipping III" COM
paay.
Thursday night Peninsula C~rnci'.
Junior Order United American Me-
chanicS, donated s. 70 the fair.
Tho real feature Of the fair tonight
will be the closing OF The many INFER
"s'ing contests that have been en- dur
ing the week. A coop of beautiful
WyaIdO;,e chickens is being vO;ed to
the most popular foreman of any fire
department and this contest is natur-
ally eliciting interest among the lad
dies. There are other equally as
faScina ing confess
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
officials Much Pleased.
TARIFF on STOCKINGS
WILL PINCH the POOR
Schedules in Payne Bill Tax the Cheap
Article and Not the High
Priced.

NEW YORK April THAT the
rise in the cost of cotton stockings
to the majority of Americans. when
Is threatened in the Payne bill Is
rousins TO protest the people Of every
state. county and town in this couh-
try was reported in this city today
Careful canvas Of the customers OF
store keepers and statesmen in touch
with the people of every section OF the
land has been made from the hrad-
quarters Cf the National Wh0iesaie
Dry Goods Association here Tor sew
eral weeks and the results show ma
few persons of moderate means do not
resent tn. present plan at Washing
ton tn shut out the cheaper grades
o: hosiery and let local trust max"
its Cwn price. Instead OF paying
quarter for a pair of cotton stockings
II has been calculated, most American
families must be charged fhirty-fvc
and ffty-fvc cents for an inferior
grade Of good If the proposed schedule
is adopted
Facts and figures showing that
every man. woman and child whr
wears cotton stockings will be taxed
fer the benefit Of the little group or
men who make them here are TO-DAY
being sent to Washington by consum-
ers in every part NJ the country.
, From the official statistics the dry
goods mon have complied for theor
|, inauiring customers records " IN"
! manufacturers who are seeking pro
lection and prof al the expense OF
tho people IN tn" last eight years II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
DIDN'T REACH AGREEMENT.
Street and Ordinance Committee Met
in Joint Session.

The ordinance and street commit
tees OF the Hampton city council met
in joint session yesterday afternoon
to discuss the dedication Of several
streets. The disclHs2-n lasted several
hours and the committee ADJOURNED
Xi;huu, reaching n decision.
Capt. Frank Darling desired to d"di-
cate the streets in "l.itti" England.
hut wants to retain the riparian right :;
in Victoria avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
Nh. Mcdaniel Coming.

Mrs Mamie Bartlett Mcdaniel ;he
wife N Rev. Charles Mcdaniel. who
With her husband has been doing mis-
sionary work in China. has sailed fcI
the States and is expected To arTiy"
here early in May. Mrs. Mcdaniel
LEI: Hampton fve years ago as the
bride Of the missionary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
Matters Personal

Mr.. Thornton d. bonneville. OF
Washington, is expected TO reach Ihe
city today On visit to his parents.
Capt. and Mrs. Columbus J. Ronnc-
willie. in Hope street.
Miss Carroll Brown and Miss Helen
Bailey. of Washington. are visiting
Mrs. \. J. jenkins, in Marshall Str"e'.
Messrs. Philip woodward and A. I,
Ransone. Jr.. who are attending school
in Richmond. are here to spend the
Easier holidays with their parents.
Mr.. J. S. D. Cumming. who is at
tending the Gloucester Military AGA
DENY is the guest fer Easter OF his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. J NJ. Cumming
in South King street.
Mis-; Julia Keaton is visiting friends
in Richmond,
Mr. Frank Burgess. VIII has been
living il Akron. Ohio, for tn" past
year. arrived home yesterday.
Mrs. Dora Mailman has returned to
Richmond. after a visit 10 her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon kantrowitZ. in
North King street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
Goinq With Ogden Party.

Capt. and Mrs. Frank W. Darling
and Rev. Reverdy Estill. d. D., rector
OF S.. Johns Episcopal church. will
accompany. the Ogden educational
party to Atlanta, Ga. next week.
Quite a number of the Normal school
teachers will also make the "trip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
HAMPTON FIRM GETS WORK.
Messrs. Richardson and Watson and
w. G Morris Successful.

"CSSSS. bsCI'UdsoSon d"S v'ssS~" o'N
W. G. Morris Successful.
Messrs. X. II. Richardson & Sen
were the lowest bidders on the con-
st!ucrSon work OF the addition to
the post exchange building at Fort
Monroe. bids for which work were
opened in the Office Of Capt. E Til
ten. the Quartermaster yesterday.
The Hampton firms bid was $a.26',
". G. Morris. Of ,PhOebus. secured
the heating and plumbing at s9' and
S. J. Watson. Of Hampton. the cleo
trocaI work at $1'S. J. II. Brinson
offered to do the constructor at
SASS and c. T. Taylor presented 4
bid for the plumbing AT $40.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
To Repeat Convention

The ladies OF the Memorial Baptist
church will repeat the odd Maids
Convention" in ArmCry Hall next
Tuesday night The participants in
the play will meet at the church Mon
day night for rehearsal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10

Congdon's Pharmacy accurately
compounds prescriptions. 2-ltlm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10

Miss Carroll Brown and Miss Heller
Bailey, of Washington. are Hisilin!
Mrs. \. J jenkins, in Marshall Str"ef
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10
SATUR DAYS.

The original Lights Saturday
candy. sold only a, HUIL'S Cut Rate
Drug Store in pound boxes on Satur
day at &c. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-10

BY local applications, as they csnD"t resch the
diseased portion Of tho Ger. Their" is orly one
way TO cure deafness AND that il by cOnstitn-
ttonal remedies. Deafness /, canse'! 10y an In
tanned condition OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tub. When this tnhe Is tpiiamed
y0u have a rumbIug sound or imperfect hear
ing and hen II j. entirely 81 seal. DesiGcss u
the result, and unless the Inflammation can BE-
taken out and this THE restored TO It's n0rmai
condition. hearing will he destroyed forever.
nine cases out Of ten are Cahsed by Cafarrh
when is uothing but an ipiiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We Viii stv. one Hundred Dollars FOR any
case OF Deafness tca sed by catarrh) that can
not be- cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. send for
FL. CHENEY & co Toledo. 0
Sod Nv ell druggists. sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
John T. Moore.

Capt. John T. Moore, one Of th.
foremost men OF the State, pass, 4
from this mortal life just after moor
of last Thursday. Capt. John I
Moore was one of L0ulsianas' oldes
Sugar Planters and was President OF
the Juo. T. Moore Pltg. & Mfg, Go.
Of Schriever, where he has been en-.
gagged in the sugar business for ths
last twenty years or more.
In 1865 h. was married 10 Miss
Julia Moore of New Orleans.
He is survived BY seven children
Chas. V. Moore, Joseph Moore, Mrs
Frank Harrison; Mrs T. n. Roger
Mrs G. A. Leioi.g, Mrs. Z. NJ. F.cre,
and Miss JuIla Moore
Capt Moore has always occu pied u
prominent position IN the bushes.
and social life of the State. Before
coming to Terr.bonnc parish, he Was
engaged iu the Wholesale grocery
business in New Orleans, aud at one
time was mentioned US candidate
for Mayor, but declined the honor.
He was man Of the highest char
acter, loved and hnnored l'y all who
knew him, and to these the news Of
his death will bring sorrow and grief.
"The path Of the just is az the
hight that shlnelh more and
more unto the perfect day. "-Houma
Courier.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Kills To Stop The Fi.nd.

Tie worst foe tor IL years Of job,
Deye, of Galdwln, Mich. was a run
ming ulcer. He paid doctors owe
500 90 without benefit. Then Buck
ems Africa Saive killed the ulce
and cured him. Cures Fever-Sores
Bnils, Feions. Eczema, Salt Rhenm
Infallibie for Piles, Burns, Scalds
Cuts. Corns. Csc at all Druggists.
We are sorry to hea' that our friend
Rev. J. N. Leleu has been transferred
to Thibodalx. During his 18 month.
here he has won the esteem and af
lection Of all. As his appointment,
to Tibodaux Bogus only on May
9Th. he will spend till that day q
well earned vacation 10 New Or
leans.
Father Leleu, besides being a faith.
full worker in his priest'y calling, is
noted for the high order OF his liter
airy attainments, having teen engaged
in writing Of compiling religious
works almost from the time he gradn.
ated from college, t,esides having con-
tributeti to many religious newspapers
and Journals. While regretting bis
departure from our midst, We take
pleasure 10 commenting him to the
good people Of rhibodaux.-La-
fourche Democrat.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Lived l52 Years.

VIM, Participants oldest man
married the third time at 100,
worked ID the fields till 1872 and lived
20 years longer. People should BE-
youthful at 80. james Wright, of
Spurlock, KY. Shows how to remain
young. II feel just like a 16-year old
boy" be writes, "after taking SIX
bottles Of Electric Bitters. For thirty
years Kidney trouble made life a bur
den, but the first bottle OF this woD-
derfui medicine convinced me had
found the greatest cure on earth. :"
They're godsend to weak, sickly
rundown or old people. Try them.
Soc at all Druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
10th Judicial, District Court, Parish
OF Lafourche.
suecsssros Or ms. EurHEM1r Al.
TENANT. WIDOW OF PIERRE HER
NANDEz, AND DECEASED WIFE OF
BARTHoLEMY VINEr. No. 1873
PRoBATEs.

Notice is hereby given that, in
pursuance of an order and decree oi
the above court in the above entitled
and numbered succession, and to q
commission to me directed and bear.
ing the date April, %, 1909, I will
sell at pubic auction to the last and
highest bidder for cash to pay the
debts of said succession, on the prem
ises situated in the parish of La
fonrche, on the left descending bank
of Bayou Lufourche, at about TWEEN.
ty-Four miles Delow the town OF
Thibodaux, between the hours of IL
O'Clock in the forenoon and 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon, on SatuI day, June
9th 1909, the following real estate
belonging to the aforesaid succession,
to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated in
the parish of Lafourche on the left
descending bank of Bayou Lafourche,
at about Twenty Four miles below
the town of Thibodaux, measuring
One Halt q arpent front by 8 depth
of Forty (4O) arpents, bounded above
by lands of Mrs. Abel Guidroz, and
below, by lands of Jos. Hernandez.
Together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, and all the
privileges and rights thereto apper-
tanning and belonging
James Beary,
Sheriff of the Parish Of Lafourche,
Howell & Caiiiouet,
Attorneys,
Thilodaux, La, May 1st 9O9.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

project will doubtless involve
only a fraction of the time
and money expended by the
federal authorities in build
ing the Plaquemine locks.
Will "Onr Bobs'' at Wash
ington kindly take notice
and govern them according
ly!" = The Donaldsonville
Chief.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
MAGNIFICENT GIFT.
Mrs. Blake, of Thibodaux,
Makes Generous Gifts to the
Parish

farl6l.
At meeting Of the Police Jury
held sometime during the latter par
Of the past year, 1t was decided tt
make some effort to obtain portrait.
OF the various Judges who have re
sided as such in the Parish from time
! to time, and q motion to this effec'
was passed.
Pursuant to the wishes of that hon.
oracle body, Mrs. Il. w. Blake Of
Thibodaux, has presented to the
Police Jury life-size oil painting of
Leofroy Barras-the first Judge of
Tsrrebonne Parish. Judge Barras
was Parish Judge for twenty four
years, having held this distinguished
position from the year 1921 to 1916.
Mrs. Blake also gave TO the Terre-
bonnie High School he library OF one
hundred and five books, containing
some of the finest work of literature.
These valuable books belonged to her
iste husband, who was Circuit Judge
OF this district for a number of years
Mrs. Blake Is sister of Mrs. w. P.
tucker Of Houma, and is grand
Niece Of Judge Barras.
The people of Terrebnune have
every reason to feel grateful to Mrs.
n'ske for her splendid gift. -Houma
Courier,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Base Ball.

As per announcement last week
the Lafourche base ball team journey
ed TO Napoleonville Sunday to max.
battle with the crack Reds Of that
place. The game was one Of the
most hotly contested that ever took
place on the aafourche. Every body
knows that Napo:ecuvilIe has had, for
several years, one Of the strongest
teams in this section. and it was up
to manager Morvant this year to ge,
bunch of players that could cope
with such line up as Napoleonviile
had. Aud we are glad to say today
that We b lieve that he has succeeded
in getting toge Their team that will
stay with the rest of them.
The game was twelve inning tie,
the score being 2 to 2. The boyr
were royalty treated by the Napoleon
vile people. and returned home we'll
pleased after their hard struggle for
SUPREMACY on the Napoieonvilie lot.
Tomorrow the local club will cross
bats with the strong Labadie team, ut
i.abadlevilie, aud we are sure that
Thibodaux will send a strong dele
cation to root for the boys.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Tn all the discussion of the term
adry farming" much misunder.
s:andrng exists. At the rect Mt con-
yress there was an attempt to change
The organizations pane to "Arid
Farming Congress. 10 simple
phrase It means method OF farming
that shall include deep blowing and
frequent pulveris'ug of the top soil
ont Of as we'll as during, the growing
season. 1t Is based GU the principle
that the moisture falling in rain or
snow may sink into the earth it the
soil he loosened. Then that there
shall be kept above that molsteneei
bed close, fine blanket of dust that
shall prevent evaporation. If the
fnrrows he turned at right angles to
the prevailing winds of winter that
thesnow may be caught, and # the
pulveriziag harrow be sent over the
field after every rain, the seed is GER
10 receive a maximum amount OF
sustenance. lit does not get enough
il one sdason it mag in two, and q
crop every alternate year, It 2 good
&c, ii ample return on cheap land.
OF course, there must be good soil as
. basis-only irrigation can conquer
sand, TO accomplish all this, special
machinery has come into use.
Horses could not pull plows biting
deem into the touch centuries dried
soiI 40 powerful engines .that roll
maiestically along with two dozen
plovs zen train" are in their places
press drills that plant the seed deep:
suiverizing harrows that break the
surface into powderlike flneness,
and other appliances, are used.
"First get your moisture, then raise
crop on IT," ls the formula adopted by
one successful farmer. He told how
he had pIowed twelve inches deep.
had narrowed and cultivated ami
then raised thirty five bushels OF
wheat, fifty bushels of corn, aud gene
r,as crops of rough feed Oh each acre,
final y starting a profitable fruit or
chard-all this on rainfall OF less
than fifteen inches annually. Year
after year moisture preservation has
increased his supply and the soil bed
has constantly grown richer aud
deeper.-Reylew of Reviews. a
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
.ESTRAY NOTICE.

Found running at large 10 Brulle
Guiilot about six weeks ago white
horse, al out l54 bands high, shod all
four. Owner may recover same ON
proving ownership and paying costs,
If not claimed within thirty days,
said horse will be sold az by law di
rected, to pay and satisfy costs
G. A. Engerran, Justice of the Peace
2nd Ward, Thibodaux. La
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

There are two ways of spending a
do:,ar. You can spend it at home,
ssin an easy conscience, make an-
olher friend and perhaps get the dol
"f oack tomorrow, or YOU send it
sway, feel that you have sinued, Of
'ena the home merchant, amt for
ever lose tue dollar and the blessed
'o!inence for good to yourself and
nsig hbor.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

COUtON.
Your Name. ...............
Post Office. .............A Age.
Would you be interested in course
of Bookkeeping? ...... shorthand?
...... Telegraphy? ......
Would you want personal course OF
u course by mail?.. Would
yoU like to have copy Of our free
catalog? .........
Give below the names and correc.
a ldress Of any young people you
have reason 10 believe would attend
q commercial college, and We vii.
send you nice souvenir OF our
school, and for every one that enroIl~
by August 4th next from your list.
We will give you an additional chance
at the $50 iD gold For instance, if
your coupon was the 5lst to be sen,
in, and three of the prospective stu
dents whose names you give should
enroll, you wnuld be entitled 10 four
t,rkess 81, put IN the box from
which the drawing wilt be made.
Thus, you see, you get Que chance
for mailing the coupon to Us, aud onr
additional chance for each name given
from which an en,olItnentis obtained
Address
ma ME
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Smashes All Records.

As an all-round laxative tonic and
health-buiIder no other pills can com.
pare with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone and regulate stomach, liver
and Kidneys, purify the blood, streng-
then the nerves; cures Constipation,
Dyspepsia, Blliousness, Jaundiee,
Headache, Chills and Malaria. Tsy
them. 26c at all Druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Lost Pocketbook.

Last Sunday, between St. Joseph.
Church and leighton Plantation, one
large pocket Io k, containing one
small pocket book. about q do'isrs.
rray.r beads and one handkerchief.
Finder will be lib rally rewarded by
returning same to this office.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Keep good man with you Herr
Julian Ostendorff, Piano & Organ
tuner & repairer- Representing The
Junius Hart Music House OF New
Orleans La. Office al the Louisiana
Restaurant. phone 215.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Mr.. Simon Bergeron, of I,ockport,
was here Saturday and Sunday, GO
ing to Donaldsonville for the X. of q.
initiation.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

DO YOU WANT To GO 70 COL
LEGE? If so we canhelp you. We
have already put hundreds through
college by means of our plan. Write
to-day for full infnrmation regarding
our offer Of free scholarship in any
school or college. Address, Rolelt
j. Sherlock, 29-31 East 22d Street,
New York City.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

From all accounts the joint initia-
ton OF K. Of G. held at Donaldson.
vile Sunday was carried ont very
successfully
Twenty odd candidates from this
council were initiated.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-Thibodaux Opera
House. Address Chairman Finance
Committee Lock Box 291 Thibodaux
La.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Mrs. Felix Stevens, resident on
X D. White Plantation, died last
Sunday. Interment took place on
Monday in St. Joseph's cemetary.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Mr.. Luke Boudreanx, and party
Of friends of Chacahoula, were here
Tuesday IN MIR. Boudreaux's auto
mobile.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Gu te number Of onr population.
took IN the base ball game mt Ma
poleonvilIe and Donaldsonyille last
Sunday.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Mr.. Freddie JuiIIiat, OF New Or
leans, spent several days here with
relatives this and last week.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Police Juror U. J. Barrios, Vi
Lockport, paid rs . pleasant call
Tuesday.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
0A@ To1IA.
p.s.s Il, 1pIhs Kind You Have Always Dasgtt
A'. e &M2zzzE<

Mr.. Theodore Delaune, of Ma
poleonvilIe, was visitor in Thibo.
daux Wednesday.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Prof. aud Mrs. A. q. Bernard, OF
St. John, were visitors here Saturday
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

The Y. VI. B. A. Of Lafourche
will celebrate their anniversary BY
giving an excursion to New Orlean.
tomorrow.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01
Local Paragraphs.

On today. tomorrow and Monday
will take place the grand fair for the
benefit Of the fire department.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-05-01

Judge Julian Mouton, Of Lafayette,
spent Monday in town.