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The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
BaItimore's License Law.

From the Baltinore Sun
Up to and including the first day Of
May. when all licenses expired. the clerk
Of the Court OF Common Pleas Of this city
had issued licenses for 1,5S7 liquor saloons
az $50 each In 1907, when the license tax
was $50, the number of saloons in the
city was near $500. The tax paid by these
saloons IN 1896 was $4,000. The tax for
this year paid by the saloons. Independent
Of clubs ard wholesale houses, was s1.152 :
30 Add 70 this sum the tax upon whole
sale liquor houses, clubs, grocers, and
bottlers and the total receipts by State
and city this year are s1,25s. $50 The ef-
feet Of the high license law OF 1868 this
year has, therefore, been to close nearly
looo saloons and TO increase the public
revenues. OF city and State. $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
LAY OF A MODERN HOME.

Lets build Us beautiful ho-as." said she,
With Uillarcd p0rches galore:
With gTest bay windows snd whi1e-tiled halls
Ard cirled birch finish on al the walls.
Ard With polished oaken hoo--"
And how shall ths kitchen be'' said he
Pray, bow shall ths kitchen bes"
Wen plan a dainty boGdoiT ssid abe.
For me. and den for VOC;
OF course. an art and a music room,
A handsome rreenh0Cse with plants a-bloon,
A pEetU pergolz. too
But how shall the kitchen be-" said he.
''Oh. how shall Tie kitchen bef"
We'll hs7e a lofty tower. sid she.
And an observation done:
hath with the newest kinks and qIirkA
hbrzTy With the finest works.
For our lovely modern home"
bot how shall the kitchen bei" sad be
"ssy, how shall the kitchen bei'
"You make q ny lHe care" said she,
With vail o. your woefGI fret.
We'd do quite wen with a chafng dish.
But II more bountisul meals ycu wish,
Wen plant fer a Etchenette-
a plain little kitchsnstte." aid she;
"a cheap little Etche1etts'
.-IspUsnco,ts. 3.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Faxed Antiques.
- ths - Post-IntsIlIggncg-.

Fro11 ths oeattle st-Inlelllsel1ctI
Everything OF artistic value ever created
in the past is faxed OF frankly manufac-
tured. OF course, II IS q fraud. but when.
from the artistic standpoint. the copy Is
fully equal TO the original. the only real
fraud Is In the fact that the purchaser
pays far more than the value OF what
ha purchases for the fictitious air OF an
tsquity which is fraVdulently given Il.
For the matter Of that, the average trav-
eler abroad pays far more than It Is
worth In dollars and cents for most
everything which he buys. Still. he has
profted BY his travels. If he Is OF capacity
TO profit by anything in the line Of new
experience to broaden the outlook.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

ages. Il is also required that all such
packages shaIl be plainly labeled 50 ss 10
indicate the nature Of their con-
tents. The new law does not take ersct
untf next year. but since its enactment
at least one express company has volun-
tarIly abandoned the shipment OF liquor
C o D.
Although the extreme prohibitonlsts
profess not to be satisfied with this leg
isiation. because It does not absolutely
forbid the shipment Of liquor across state
boundaries into prohibition territory, there
can be little question that Il VIII prove
an effective aid 10 the enforcement Of
prohibitory laws. Mr Bryan might cite
the new law as precedent for further
Congressional action such as he suggests
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Wortl1r of Rrmrmbrance.

Fron the Florida Tirles-Uuiou.
We honor ourselves in doing honor 70
Maj. TEnfant. the friend Of Washington
and Jefferson, but in paying late &C
acknowledgement 70 his memory we would
not forget that he planned the University
OF Virginia at the request Of Jefferson, as
well as the National Capital al the re-
quest OF washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Senator Bacon's frank statement anent
the meaninglessness Of political platforms
may be the truth, the whole truth. and
nothing but the truth. but we have no
idea that precise view VIII be urged dur
ing the spelIbinding period Just previous
10 the next Presidential election.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Swing Round the Circle.

From the Boston Herald
President Taft is within eoed precedent
in his desire TO learn more Of the coun-
try and its people by travel west and
South. 4 number Of Presidents since the
close OF the war have done Il The
phrase swinging round the circle. which
grew out OF Andy Johnson's 5eurneying.
WITH It's discreditable episodes. should
gain new significance IN these tips.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

A concern engaged IN the manufacture
OF glass tumblers failed a few days ago.
and the proprietor blames It all on the
spread of prohibition The concerns en-
gagged in the manufacture Of jugs are
probably drawing bigger dividends than
evar however
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

A number Of Gov. John 4. Johnson'S $
friends have let II be known, frankly and
aboveboard. that he would not be opposed
70 the idea OF serving q while in the
United States Senate. with view 20 hav-
ing a Try for the White House later on
Here IS a little cloud on the Republican
horizon that might well be taken into
account by the party. we think
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

The Florida senate proposes 10 find out
precisely what Is what in the matter OF
negro disfrsnchisement. evidently. Il has
passed a law providing that only white
males twenty-one years Of age and up
ward shall be permitted 10 vote.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
A Tangled NInre.

7 don't know whether this girl accepts
my offer OF marriage or not
Doesn't she say"
Doesn't seem to-
well, cant you read between the
lines2"
NO: I cant She has written between
the lines and also across the lines II
three different directions"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

The deposed Sultan Of Turkey is sus-
pected OF having S200O0O,OOO securely
tucked away somewhere II It be true, Il
viii be wei enough for the new order OF
things over there 10 keep a very watch
fuI eve on his ex-maiesty.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
sympafhetic Commander.

From the Ohio State Journal
Senator Aidrich has such a great and
noble sympathy for the ultimate con-
sumers that We should not be surprised
70 hear him say. when the final vote is
taken. Don't cheer, boys: the poor fell
lows are dying
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
WHY NeTf

Dame Fashions plan
To ignore man
Now most oppressive grows
II isn't fair
To make him wear
The same old styles in clothes.
Man Is no slave.
And ought 70 have
At modern styles a chance.
Methinks he'd seem
A tailored dream
Attired IN princess pants.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

The new bust Of Mr.. Roosevelt is ready
TO be placed in the Senate chamber. As
long as the soft pedal is on, however.
why not wait until Congress adjourns.
and then slip 70 in quietly?
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Cat. says half the
half shrimps. The lady should cultivate
the acquaintance Of g whale or two. just
for varistys sake
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Georgia would Ike to have a rest from
politics" says the Columbus Ledger. OF
that State. Probably Georgia needs a
rest from politics. but whether Georgia
really wants it-weH. We are not so sure.
L the wicked would cease from troubling.
ever
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

II Beach Hargis had not murdered his
own particular father. doubtless he would
have been hanged-We mean Beach.
though we might mean the other. too.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

The Dutch people hoped that VIII
helmina would present them with Prince
of Orange. but she handed them a
lemon says the Columbia State. And
IS this Southern chivalrv2
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Mehmed viii be tactful and very cir
cumspeet. II he IS wise. be should re
alize that there are plenty more sultans
where he came from
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

4 writer in the New York Post says
conversation is a vanishing art. Prob
ably overheard a conversation between
two ardent baseball fans
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Southern peach growers are getting
ready to ship a fine lot OF early Gar
mens" 70 market that were killed as dead
as Hector by the freezes last January.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Must suit AIl Tastes.

MY wife wonders why tbs papers
waste 50 much space on mere news"
What does she read"
"Oh. she reads the weather prObahiIi-
ties, the bargain probabilities. the mar
riage notices. and the love story. But en-
itom about a big battle or the fsll OF a
dynasty looks pif1ing 10 her
In Spring
Some Ike 10 stir
About the grove:
And some prefer
To hug & stove.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
HewinE to the Line.

HesYInE to the Line.
This is a bum write-up for the we'd
ding Of the belle OF the town. "
''Eow so27 inquired the editor.
You don't mention the bridegroom as
being popular"
He isn't popular. Every bachelor In
town wanted that girl, myself included.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
COurffn0 CaIamitiea.

Here's a fellow Rugged q girl so
tightly that he broke her RIB"
I've often broken a lot OF expensive
cigars"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Considering the cases OF Castro and
-Abdul Ha1nid, we believe we favor the
Young Turk idea OF locking up the big
zrouble-makers-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

contemporary prints q picture OF Nj
Bellamy StOrer and labels him "one Of
Mr.. Taft's golf cabinet" II this reaches
the cOloneTs eye, We fear it will cost q
few extra lions their lives.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Never Happy.

From the Chicago RecuTd-H -Herssss-
A pessimist is a man who cant be
happy even when he Is having his own
way.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

There is no rhyme for EIks. says the
Los Angeles Express. Which Is easily
Exhibit Z on the Elks' list OF worries.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Rudyard Kipling thinks Mr.. Roosevelt
win return from Africa with "a badly
impaired liver" This information is cal
culated 10 send all sorts Of cold shivers
up and down Mr.. HarTiman's spine.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

4 New York woman knocked her hUs-
band down with a hatiron for disputing
her assertion that Portugal is in South
America. Better let some OF them have
their way about It. even If they contend
that South America is in Portugal
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Tariff for revenue only. The old-tims
Democratic religion does not seem to be
quite goood enough for anybody nova
days
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

The somewhat dramatic reconciliation
Of Messrs Belasco and Fiske with the
theatrical trust was magnificent. but It
was not war
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Congress seems disposed 10 make the
most Of the truce OF the smile Probably
Congress Is convinced It won't come Of.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
One for Each.

y see the New York tramway lines are
putting on cars for women
Individual csrs7
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

AIRS. Hetty Green advises women 20
mind their own business" Mrs. Carrie
Nation VIII reject this advise with fine
scOrn
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Capt De Forest Chandler, Of the
United States Signal Corps, was lament
Ing some time ago the numerous balloon
accidents that are occurring said Col
J. NJ Claver. OF St Louis. at the Riggs
last night Capt. Chandler. himself an
expert aeronaut. said: But inexperience
is usually 10 be blamed for these acci-
dents. The aeronaut goes Up alone be-
fore he has thoroughly learned his busi-
ness Indeed. have seen some aeronauts
so untried that they remind me OF an
episode that befell my tailor: 4 young
man visited my tailor the other Gay and
said: I'm rover. and ] want 20 be
measured for two pairs Of rowing pants
the kind with the sliding seats.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
FIRST SHOVEL OF
Dirt ON WEIGH ROAD
Thrown at Port Barre by DR.. j. P. salzan. on
Wednesday, 2ist.
WITNESSED BY LARGE CROWD
Road to Run from NsW Iberia to Pert Barre,
ElIIbs made to Connect With Big Line 10
Northwest Later,

The first shovel Of dirt was thrown
towards the building Of the New Iberia
& Northwestern Railroad, known as
the Welch road, in the Hardwood
City of Port Barre, on Wednesday,
the 21st.
Some 300 people witnessed the
throwing Of the dirt, which honor
was conferred upon DR.. ]. 2. Saizan.
Mr.. Saizan's mother had been chosen
to perform this act, she being the
oldest inhabitant Of Port Barre, but
owing to the inelement weather the
goodly old lady feared to venture
out. It was then that her son was
chosen.
Al number Of Opelonsas' prominent
citizens took an active part in the
affair, helping to make it a success.
Father Mauring, Of ArnaudVille,
asked blessings for the success Of the
road, after which Hon. Jno. w. Lewis,
Of Opelousas, was selected as Master
of Ceremonies.
He then made ashort speech show
ing the people assembled how the
railroads were entWining old ST.
Landry, meaning progress and better
facilities to its inhabitants.
Or. A. ]. Bercier, President Of the
0peIousas Progressive League, then
spoke. He dwelt on the enormous
revenues to be obtained from the
diversifcation of crops and especially
truck farming in this country.
Attorneys w. J. Sandoz and Robt.
Harry made very interesting talks,
speaking. of the progress of St.
Landry, of how it battled over the
recent stringency of the money mar
ket and then the entire loss Of the
cotton crop.
Mr.. d. Fl. Bernard, one Of the
enterprising merchants Of Arnaudville,
spoke in french, saying how glad be
was to see his old home progressing,
and adding improved and modern
facilities.
Father Maurin also spoke infrenchg
/ and after blessing the crowd ed
journed the meeting.
The New Iberia & Northwestern
Railroad viii, as now surveyed, run
from New Ibera to Port Barre and
extend further later on to make
connection with some through read
to the great Northwest.
This is The second road secured By
the Hardwood city ii q very short
time, which evidences the progressive
ness of its citizens.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
THE THREE SCHOOL DIS.
TRICT ELECTIONS
CARRIED.

The three school tax elections
voted on IN this parish, ID she 7th
and 5th wards, on Monday the 18th,
were all carried With but little op-
position, except in District No.
8 Of the 9TH Police Jury ward, where
the election was hotly contested.
In school district No 81 composed
of territory taken from the parishes
of AVoYelles and Sc. Landry, a 5 mill
tax for 10 years was voted and car
ried. the tax winning BY a majority
of three. there being but seven votes
cast. The majority in assessed valu-
alton, net being entered on the tally
sheet by the commissioners, could not
be ascertained,
Mamou School District No. 1, III
the 7th Police Jury ward, voted and
carried d three mill tax for ten years
by a good majority. The vote for
tax being 43, against same 80; the
amount in assessed valuation for tax
being S17, 100, against same S13, 800.
School District No. 8, 7th Police
Jury Ward, ID which the tax was more
strongly opposed, notwithstanding
the opposition, carried By q nice
majority, 71 votes having been cast,
AZ for tax and 29 against. The
amount in assessed valuation for tax
being Sis, ,290, and against same
E$10,150. A three mill tax for the
period Of ten years was voted.
The people voting for the tax in
the above elections are to be con-
graduated for their success in this
important matter. This is the sixth
school district election held in the
parish, only one not carrying.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
ST. LANDRY FARMERS
MEETING A SUCCESS
Met Near Eaatee On July g5...Intsfssilng
addresses Mada.
The ELECTION OF OFFICERS
n. Lee Wills, President; BF. 2. Foster, Wee.
PFesldens. COMMITTEES and Delegates
Ramsd...Meet Next at Pr RaRde

The Clarion publishes with pleas
ure the following interesting account
of the Farmers Meeting Of July
18th which was sent iato us by one
of the members present:
Editor Of the Clarion The ST.
Landry Parish Farmers Union had q
most successful meeting near Eunice
on July 18th.
It took place ont at Ladeux's !
pump, about three miles from the
town. The situation was beautiful,
and by the untiring efforts Of the
good people Of Ennice everyone was
made very comfortable. A stage
had been erected, and was artistical-
N decorated With the nations colors,
green leaves, moss, and number Of
small flags.
The meeting was called to order
by President r. Lee Mills.
The address of welcome was
delivered by one Of our most worthy
members, Mr.. B. Martell, of Euniee.
Dr.. Paul Foster, Of LaWtell, and
Mr. McDayis, of Crowley. made elo-
quent and interesting talks which
were enjoyed by all present.
Miss Minnie Carron, one Of our
most energetic lady members, with
her usual untireing effort and zeal,
had prepared q very entertaining
programme, each item of which was
Of interest to the farmer, This was
one Of the best features of the day.
AS the noon hoar had arrived,
she meeting adjourned, and all Of Us
partook Of Che snmptuous repast that
had been prepared for us. Cakes
coffee, barbecued meat and other
good things were served.
at 2 o'clock the afternoon session
was called to order by our President.
Continued on page avel
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
THE LACROIX LUMBER co.
in HANDS OF RECEIVER
Eocalsa Il BaslEa.~HlII Net Be Affected bY
Chanus... .siaRdlRg Of Company when
Turned sEer 10 Receiver.

The LaCroix Lumber Company
Ltd, located at Basile, which was re-
Gently placed ii the haEds Of a re-
ceiyer, is still running and making
good, the change not having affected
it in the least.
Mr.. Jno. Z. LaCroix, who managed
the affairs of said company, stated to
d Clarion man this week that good
money had been made under biz
management, the working capital of
the mill when started was Sl8,500,
the approximate standing Of the COM
pany when turned over to the receiver
being: assests $54, TOO and liabilities
$37, 800.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
The FINEST COTTON
in The STATE
That OamOnstrator Perrin HAD Seen Up 10
Three Weeks Ago.
ON DR.. |. LAzAR0'S PLACE
samples Sent to Inc CIarion 0ffiOe tuesday,
33g BOlTs and Squares Gs 0ne Stalk,
and SIS ROIIs ts me 9theF.

On last Tuesday morning DR.. Ii
Lazaro, Of Graud Prairie, this parish,
sent to the Clarion Office two stalks
Of cotton that are samples Of that
which he is cultivating on his place.
The larger stalk has $50 bolls and
squares on It, the bolls being we'll
formed and healthy. This is the
Tennessee ounce boil cotton. The
seed was obtained from Mr.. F G.
Jennings, Of this city, and planted il
March.
The Doctor has an arpent Of this
cotton, he informs us, and when
Demonstration Perrin Wes in that
vicinity, some three weeks ago, be
pronounced it to be the finest cotton
he had seen in the State up TO that
time.
The smaller stalk is a stub from
last year that lived through the
winter and which was cultivated this
spring by way Of experiment L
has 65 well formed bolls. one OF
which is open.
The success Of Or. LazarO IS due
to intelligent and jealous labor,
With the proper care and attention
of the grower, st. Landry's soil and
climate can well do their share in
producing crop that will enable
King Cotton to retain its imperial
place IN the business world Of to-day.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

On Thursday afternoon Mr. ]. T.
schelI with another party Of Penn
sylyanisns passed through 0pelousas
Ell route TO Washington.
On Friday they will investigate
the workings of the pumping plant.
dredge boat and canal work. near
Washington, and on Saturday they
win take the same trip the previous
delegation made, covering the en-
tire proposed route Of the Big Irri-
cation Canal, and passing through
Point, Eunice, Rayne and Crowley. on
their way to Manou Prairie, the end
.of the canal
Fl tgaversing this route the vis-
itors will behold one Of the finest
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

The 0Delousas company made an
excellent showing at encampment, be-
he The second largest company in
ths First Regiment, having forty six
oIcers and men enrolled. Their
work elected much praise from the
regular army officers, detailed as in
sFuetars, and from all others who
Witnessed their maneuvers.
Allof Dr. LittelI7s boys behaved
exceptionally well, not more than one
q two having to be punished during
their whole stay.
1lhe Battalion sponsor Miss Myrtle
Potts With her maid Miss Madeline
B0agni and the Company's sponsor
ails Eloy Clements with Miss May
Blown as maid, all attracted wide
spread admiration; they report hav-
lag had delightful trip. No other
companies or battalions had sponsors.
Il the drill for The championship
fag which took place the last day
# sneampnent, and had been won
eEcompanY K Of Lake Charles year
aissf year, The following com
paaias contested with it for the colors.
Company 9 d Lafayette, the Breaux
sndge company, Baton Rouge com
Aay. When they had completed their
exhibition, the United States army
acers who had been assigned as
gss, awarded the flag to Company
Y q Lafayette, said company is com
aaldedby Capt. McCorrey.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Canned Tomatoes.

On Monday the homes Of many Of
our residents were visited by
the son Of Dr.. and Mrs. Paul Foster,
soliciting orders for canned toraetoes
at 5 cents q can. Such enterprises
are springing up il every direction
and soon ST. Landry parish viii be
canning and bottling up vegetables,
and fruits not only for its own use
but for foreign markets.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
NEGRO BOY HURT.
Bottle Of Nitrate ExpTodes While be Vas
opening BsY 81 Drugs Al ShHie's.

Leo Garriere, anegro boy, employed
At Shute's Drugstore, on Wednesday
afternoon, while opening box Of
drugs aeeidently hit a bottle Of Nj
trate on the end Of tie box causing
it to explode, some pieces Of the
broken bottle lodging in his forehead
and cheeks
DR.. f. G. shute gave the boy his
Immediate attention, pronouneing the
wounds not serious.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Sold at Auction.

All the personal and movable prop
erty, consisting Of relics, ornaments
and household utensils, belonging to
the late p. ]. Lefebre, was sold at
auction on Saturday, July I7th, at
the residence Of the deceased.
Mr.. Henry E. Estorge was the
auctioneer.
The total sum realized amounted
to about $500.
Most Of the buying was done by
local people and friends of the late
owner.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
The PennsylvaniansW Will
Be IN Opelousas Monday

agricultural sections Of the United
States besides vast area Of terri
tory that will Be rendered highly cul-
tivable when irrigated By the water
which this big canal will be able to
furnish.
Sunday viii be q day Of rest and
on Monday the PeBnsylyanians viii
be III 0peIousas To meet the Farmers,
and have i heart-to-heart talk with
the people. They will also have an
opportunity Of meeting Hon. j. Y.
Sanders, Governor Of this State, as
he is expected to be here Monday
evening
pt-o
Mss Ida Latiolais was > visitor
te Church Point Sunday, returning
same day
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
8 Edrina More in training

these friendly meets oftener it will
encourage the raising Of better and
more valuable stock throughout this
section.
The fast trotting stallion, Dean
Excursion 2:19A, owned by China
wood Stock Farm has been shipped
to Bowling Green, Mo-, where he will
join the race stable of Mr.. B. B. Dean
and will Be campaigned BY him through
the Middle West.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24


Il return party was given by the
young ladies' last Thursday, o. the
lawn of MI. Aug. A. Crouchet. THE
lawn was beautifully decorated with
Japanese lanterns. The young
couples gathered there With ioy,
all claim having had . glorious time.
Delicious refreshments we're served.
Those present were Misses Gladys
Sandoz, Pattie Thompson, Laura San
doz, Rose Chachere, Virginia Thomp1
son. Marie Budd, Carmen VOORHEES,.
Alice Delary, Marie Poulete, Mia
Poulet, Bessie Major Judy Breaak.
Marie Crouchets Messrs, Louis Cron-
chet, Marvin Turner, Josie ghacherss
A. 4. Brown, Jr., Chas. II THOMPSON,
Hart Littell, Jno. Brown, Eddie Lit-
tell, Edwin Boagni. III White, Ross
Perkins, Kenneth Sandoz, Francis
Mccorkle, Kavanaugh Stage, Robert
Budd, Geo. Dabuisson