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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
THE CLANSMAN' At TULANE
Famous Play VIII Visit New Orleans VIII
Original Company and Production.

H
Louisiana and Mississippi theatre
goers are keenly interested Id the
announcement that the original COM
pany and production of The Clans
man. will return to The fashionable
Tulane, New Orleans, for the week
beginning Sunday, January 18th.
This is to be carefully distinguished
from a smaller company playing
South. The big organization includes
a company of IS people, q troop Of
cavalry horses and a scenic produc-
tion which taxes the resources of the
Tulane Theatre.
The author Of The Clansman1 has
repeatedly offered to forfeit a thou
sand dollars and withdraw The play
from the stage if any one can prove
that his picture Of the historical CON
ditions IN South Carolina III 1867 ii
not strictly accurate. He says: Il
went to a mediocre theatre one day
and saw a presentation 81 Uncle
Toms Cabin, which sd cruelty libels
the white people of the South. /
determined Ia put the other side of
the situation before The American
public and I think / have succeeded.
III addition to its bearing on South
ern history, The CIansman' is des-
as an excellent entertainment.
The best proof of this is the splendid
crowded audiences that have witness
ed the play throughout it's Southern
tours and its magnificent reception iii
New York City and Chicago. The.
scenic production IS one Of the largest
used on the road, while the company
includes all the New York farorites,
among them Franklin Richie, Eage-
HE Hayden, Charles j. Wilson, George
DeVere, Maud Durand, Barry Max
well, NJ. J. Jordan, Ruth Hart, Gage
Bennett, Edna Davis, Bari Lee, Claire
Merserau, Joseph Il. Sweeney, Earl
Richie, Gus Inglis and Harry Quinlin.
The Ku Klux Klan cavalry of horses
and men continues to be 4 thrilling
feature.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16

We are not discouraged by The crv
Of hard times 81 boil weeYiI
either, for we saw just as many
nicely dressed people, JUST as many
turkeys and good things on the
tables Of our people, Just as many
presents laYished on children Who
already had enough and I'd spare.
just as many fireworks and other nm
necessary things as ii other days
when there was NOT 10 much da-
preston IN money matters. The
silver and the gold are bis and the
cattle upon ) thousand hills and ne
are his stewards-et us Be- faithful.
So that we may render our accounts
with joy ii that day when every
work shall Be brought into Judgment
and every secret thing whether
il be good e. evil.
May the New Year bring rich
spiritual blessings to every heart.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
Missionary Notes
BY THE SOCIETY.


The Christmas holidays are over
and gone. Presents have been given
and received, and it is right that ne
should exchange gifts and make it
the brightest, the happiest day Of
The year. But / fear We fail To
teach the children the true meaning
Of Christmas. We do not ten them
Of the blessed Christ-child, whose
birth we celebrate, and teach them
to bring an offering to Hin, the
white gift that he il looking and
longing for, the gift Of our own
hearts all filed with glowing love, as
he says to each one, son, daughter,
give me thy heart. NO gift sd
precious to him as our love. How
many Of Us shared our blessings with
others less fortunate than ourselves
how many sent portions to others
for whom nothing had been prepared.
This would be pleasing To Him, who
Is the worlds first Christmas gift, for
be has said: Inasmuch DIS I'D did it
unto the least Of these my brethren,
ye hare done it unto me.
There are so many ways To make
the Christmas tide a blessing To all.
For the poor ye have always with
YOU the Master said. Then there
are the shut ms, The myaIids who
never get out to mingle with The
well and The strong, who are pa
tiently bearing the cross of suffer
ing, shut away from the glorious sun
light, waiting til he SAYS Sit Is
enough. Is token of remembrance
would bring a gov Of happiness to
know that they were remembered.
The members of our own Woman's
Missionary Society were requested To
lay aside one dollar as q Christmas
offering tecancel The debt DC 1900
to the banks IN Nashville. If only
the members would heed this CAB,
the amount would be more than
enough to pay Of this sum which
vas borrowed to put up buildings ID
which I'd house our schools and work
ers, IN order that they might save
the e~xorbitant rents and secure prop
erty suited to the work. There are
hundreds De orr Church women who
take 20 interest ii missionary work,
foreign or home. coYet
them all for this great work. The
heather put Us ID shame, al We read
Of their zeal and enthusiasm. One
wrote of d society Id Korea where
each member vas III her place each
Sabbath with scripture verse for roll
call, and an offering.
at our meeting last Saturday, oar
hearts we're saddened by tie absence
Of many We expected. Bat the Lord
met with us. as He always does, and
we're glad ID Be there. The
young ladies' sweet voices helped Is
much ii the music, and We would
70 have them with Us erery
time. One new naHas was added ID
9aF membership and - hope to!
hare Others aoon. We daaira IL
as ibis The Ysry kest year 8 our
sissory
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
JUDGE PERRAULT IMPROVING
81. Landry JuFlst On A Fair var IL Complete
Rseoyef1-Eia Take 4 Needed Rest

II will be 4 source of great salts
faction to the many friends of Judge
Perranlt throughout The parish and
State I'd learn that he il on b fair
way to complete recovery
He has been steadily improving
until now bis physicians feel safe in
saying that, With proper care, be Will
soon be able to resume work.
When he IS strong enough to do
SO, il Is probable that be will 90 60.
some resorts and there take d much
needed rest.
Ia tie interim. il Is probable shat
the Saprene court will bs asked 50
appoint judge from i nsighboring
district t. perform khs dstiaa Sc Dis
tFics JadRa Tor lhia parish.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
GOI0red PYfhiana.

Numa Ferrand, q. b. q. g., i'd
stalled the officers Of the two local
colored Pythian lodges oh The 18th and
6th inst.
On the 9th officers of Leonidas No.
40 we're installed, as follows: Henry
Brooks, o. o.. Edward Green, II. Of.
Benjamin Shorten, Prelate. Chas. N.
Wikerson, M. Of W. Arthur d. L
.ieune, IL. Of e Godfrey Mccoy, M.
of il Willis 4. Reed, *. R Il 8 Bar
ney s Emerson, n. az a. Joseph
Beauman, +. q Thomas Green. @. @.
Oh tie 9Th officers Of ST. Peter No.
16I we're installed, 81 follows. DE-.
r. z. Donate, 6. G Ben r. Ware, e.
G Willie Cgprian, Prelate g. A La
mothe, II. Of W. cleyis Stephens, M.
.of 81 rs. a. Ware, M. of Il Felix NE.
Mack, Jill, s. of r. q William
johnson, M. ait As Charley pipkins, /.
G. Aleest Pitre, o. G.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
FISHERMEN GRANTED RELIEF.
state Game Commission Grants Then tie
Right to Fish With Usual Nets.


On the urgent request of d. Souter
and E. M. Mayberry, representing all
of the fishermen Oh the upper AT
ehafalaya, and B. N. Kibbey, of the
Red River section, the State Game
Commission yesterday decided To
allow fishing in all sections of the
State with a two and q quarter and a
two and B half inch hoop net 16 feet
long, says the Picayuue of Tuesday.
Under the law passed BIZ Che recent
session of the Legislature, the fisher
men were required to use d hoop net
Of 4inch mesh only IL feet long, and
ais hundreds BIZ more had purchased
the hoops nets Of ~ and 2H inch
mesh. about 1G feet long, the enforce
ment 81 this law meant d great hard
ship and the loss of a great deal Of
money TO the fishermen il all sections
of the State.
During last week the fishermen Of
the Atchafalaya and Red River sec
tions conferred and agreed on send
ing Messrs. Souter, Mayberry and
Kibbey to this city for the purpose Of
meeting the Game Commission.
Secretary Jacobs, Of the Commits
sion, passed the greater portion of
the day ii comforting with them, and
Ii was decided To grant permission to
the men to use the hoop nets that
they now had up to- the closed sea
son, which win start III June, after
the Commission hopes to have
d way TO amend The law SO as
not TO cause the fishermen mich loss.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
EIS0NAL and LOCAL

D~Eeamland continues with its
W performances, and is still att
tsssng large crowds
r i Austin Fontenot, after .
seq Of illness continuing two weeks,
u nd at His business again.
he Ely and the Prince is billed
sa Gara House here for next
Rdag January q. Manager Loeb
NaGaltees the play To be i frst-class
asssrs. Willie Ardoin and j.
& Bada, Of 0pelousas, and Judge
Baltic, of Washington, were
visitors I'd New Orleans this
An Kate G. Mcmillan and
gisef Aiss Alice, III Livingston,
afe visiting their relatives, the
ID 0~peloasas. Mrs. McMil-
4 ater Of Nj. LAWYERS Vener-
mother.
herr informs as that two
lor Nclating the yagrant law,
D tie total arrests since Janu-
iaE aot d drunk or j fight
gas before him.
Attlin Durio has opened j
arnk establishment in the
formerly occupied BY Willie
2 saloon. Lunches and
Eeanss are served. No near
hr. Durio preferring to
~ aaal decision of the courts
+ handles Il.
La ersath, i very comely
eaplisaed young lady from
9 pleasant caller at the
g4ee Tuesday last. She left
sQay evenings train, after.
: Iew days with relatives
ereath i a typo By
and 3 member Of the
sste thinks a fairer one
: stick in her hand.
anon joins the community
teg Ar and Mrs. Dave
Mem bereavement IN the
sasE son, Loazo Carson.
which occurred at
Z Bellevue on Wednesday
~. at DO D. III. De-
ang suffered with catarrh
aia consumption, and
not entirely unexpected.
sEe Inferred id the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
Seyeny-Fise Babies Tor NJ. D.

New Orleans, Jan. 9 Represents
tIye Joseph Butler, of tic New York
Founding and Orphan Asylum, an
nounces that seVentYdve fonndIinus
will be placed ID homes here. The
babies will arrive January Plat
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
When ThirstV.

Ring up PelIerin Bros, the biz
Mail Order House. phone Lafa
yette, La headquarters for All kinds
Of Domestic and Imported Liquors.
All charges prepaid, including ane
janI63
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
T0OLE COTTON SEED

The genuine kind-the kind that
MAKES an early crop-for sale. S
par ton: 5g PET hushsl ii allar.
lots. Apply 10 3 Bennett Ops
E9a
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
DR.. N. \. SMITH.
DENTAL SPECIALIST.

Who has been coming To Opelonsas
TOT the past seven years. i nov I'D
Franklin, this State. he will be ID
0pelousas III d few weeks and don't
want bis patients To think be has
forgotten them.
He will only have d week or two
to give OpeloHsas people year,
ard asks thsm to watch the paper
Tor his date, and come til at once.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
Raak Elect Officers

Y she stockholders
ls.a State Bank. held
sssa 1909. the following
se elected to serve dur
year, VIZ j. al.
paanpsOn, Jos. III. Boa
Samuel Haas, snd
ard the following
d U serve during
! A Haas, Presi-
oa Vice President:
y q Iassads ir
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
When Th

Ping up Pellerin
Mail Order House Pho M
yette, Ia, headquarters Tor I'D kinds
off Domestic and Imported Liquors
AID charges prepaid. including phone
janl6-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
Traanasa Maize.

Nnaica ID hereby xt#8n thas naHtAnx and
sxesraBAinx on ang Ga8isaa pianta faa ln
tbs parish at ~ LANDRY, IS nozsEsEssE fors
hlaaam, am3er eeAMisf DKthM
fnMxsS GALS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
Bank oil sunset Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Bank
Of Sunset, held on Tuesday, January
az, 1909, at its banking house in
Sunset, The following directors and
officers were elected to serve during
the ensuing year:
Directors. Frank Dimmick, All 81.
Gashen, G. Horaist, w. ]. Boudreau,
Frank Clay, a. G. Olivier, Lloyd
Franques, a. I. Burleigh, and JOS. 4.
Sibille.
Officers: Frank Dimmick, Presi-
dent IA. u. Gaschen, 1at Vice Presi-
dent IN. j. Boldrean, End Vice Presi-
dent f. :. Barry, Cashier
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16
~ HERTFF SALE
gUY a. JACKsD
R8BEaT pRATH 1T 8

No. 1s2sg. attn Judicial District Court, 1T.
Landry PARISH ia.
virtue of d vTfk ri teri faefas
issuedont Or tie Hon. 18th judicial pis.
trick Court. I'D and 50F the parish os ST.
Landry, fin the above entitled and mum
hsEsa suik, ard I'd me directed Il have seized
andwilioNeF 90r SALE for cash. at DHhlfc
auction 20 the last and highest bidder, at
she front door OF the Court House ck
A~anarYpaTfshs at Opefousas, Ia, ~
Saturday, Jan. an, 1903,
pTopeEfys ko-Wtf
0ne hundred arpeags 0K land bounded on
the n0rth ~ VII. Lewis za1d III tile east by
public Eoad running from Washington 10
Rla1saneB. south bY Madam M HIncKleE and
West py Union Irrigation co. aSsd aIs0oH4.
cabin situated On the right or Nag pf the
Nnt0n Irrigation Co. > Il runs through tbs
above described property.
TeIms-Gash.
eeeB-et II. IL. SsgDRDs. sheFs
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-16

The stock company at tie New
Bellevue b the tax VI The town.
Hava yea sean it7 iaaslt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

suggested that his lack of vision indi- cates that he is not particular In making choice of his abode while his distin- guished ability as a jumper would at the same time indicate that nature has fitted him for higher aims than the pur- suit of a livelihood among animals of low stature like the cats and dogs or the forty-seven valid species of fieas credited in 1895 with residence in the United States, we understand that all claimed designation as dog -and-cat' fieas Since then we have added to our collection, much against our will, the rat flea of detestable fame. Can it be that the Philadelphia physician is now introduc- ing us to one of the socalled human fleas'' of tke old world?
 Only the other day distinguished British scientist earned the lasting dislike among the suffragettes of his own coun- try by venturing the suggestion that we are threatened by visitation of taran- tism, a disease prevalent some time dur ing the middle ages, and once popularly supposed according to some accounts, to be communicated by the bite of the tarantula. The discovery of an eyeless flea so soun afterward suggests the pos sibility that the disease of which Dr. Shipley tells us may be traced to this mysterious newcomer The theory is of fered for what 1t is worth, with the fur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

coat so that the flap will drape the an- terior portion of my anatomy. The req son, while not self-evident is there, and consits of a slit in my trousers about six inches long by two wide Whenever the viscosity of my daily labor forces me to lean over, the wideness becomes exhil- arated, as it were, to at least four inches at the widest part!
 "Now, I know that you are a busy woman as well a patient and long suffering one, and I would not unduy press my needs upon you, but in order that I may continue to circulate in busi- ness circles without causing talk, and also that I may continue to be the pro- wider for this family without being run in for for unintended indecent exhibition, I plead with you to take my trousers with you tomorrow when your society bed staunch the wound that is afflicting not only the basement of my toga but the innermost recesses of my heart as welll
 You may use your own judgment as to the stich you use upon the aforesaid trousers. Cross-stich, drop-stich, over and-oyer stich, feather-stitch, or what you wilL cannot fail to please me and will prevent me from resorting to a sum mons for the local timer or the ubiuui- tous roofer.
 Trusting that this Macedonian call shall be met with the true spirit of chiv- airy and patriotism evolved from the cllmateric that makes it necessary, I place myself and my trousers in your care and keeping. Do not fail me!
 Faithfully
 Your loving husband"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
Dining Room Tables

gathering them. The methods Of coagu- lation are very crude; some by evapora- ton, some by plant acids and others by smearing over the bodies of the natives. The proportion of caoutchouc in some of these rubbers runs as low as o0 per cent. but each has its own particular place in the general manufacturing held.
 Next to rubber the most important material in a pneumatic tire is the fabric which gives form and rigidity to the tire. Extensive experiments have been made with all textiles to secure fabric, which in the finished condition will com bine best with rubber, be unaffected by the chemical action in manufacture and demonstrate the greatest strength. SIX and linen show great strength but when combined with rubber will not produce the results which can be obtained from cotton There are many grades of cot ton. the best of which is long staple Sea Island. It is erroneously supposed that this cotton grows exclusively on islands off the coast of South Carolina, but in fact only the seed comes from these islands, the supply being grown on the mainland. The next best cotton comes from Egypt which grade for grade Is estimated to average about 20 per cent less strong than Sea Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
The EyeIess Flea.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 The Associated Press brings the dread news that a new species of flea has been discovered by a Philadelphia physician during his investigation of the plague situation in San Francisco. The newly discovered member of the Siphonaptera is distinguished by several sinister char acteristics He is without eyes, but na- ture has compensated for lack of vision by investment with row of six teeth and the ability to outjump the champion jumpers among it's cousins. Flea fanciers may also single him out by his color, which is said to be several shades lighter than that of the ordinary varities.
 In the meager description carried by the press dispatches a good many important details regarding the new flea have been omitted We have yet to learn, for ex- ample, whether it is to be classified as a pulex irritans or a plex serraticeps; whether its naural host is the human body or the bodies of dogs and cats. We are kept in ignorance regarding the mis- sion of this little insect, and the exact degree of his undesirability. It Is not clear whether he is the advance agent of specific disease or whether his duties consist entirely in 'keepin' dog from rememberin' that he is dog" If lay speculation were permissible, it might be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
AN URGENT APPEAL 10
 THE HUNGRY SEVEN
BY BYRON WILLIAMS.

Out in my town there Is bevy of la dies banded together for interchange of fancy-work ideas and for the promotion of domestic art. They coalesced or con gealed or whatever it is. without a name. but one of the more facetious husbands directly interested has dubbed them "The Hungry Seven" I don't know that these ladies are ravenous in their appe- tites. but they do manage to stow away a bounteous luncheon each time they meet to elevate the art and compare ss-stitches-hence the appellation.
 During the holidays recently past, .eThe Hungry Seven" flourshed almost tropically, stitching and crocheting, tuck ing and talking. Their hearts and their fingers-and I might add, their tongues were seriously dedicated to the cause of making Christmas presents while you wait.
 So expressing was this society of ele- walton and exchange that the husbands were forced to unhappy straits when desiring a change of alarmed socks or button where it would do the most good
 "Geel confided one of the benedicts, slipping nail into the back of his trou- sers, for a suspender button, If this Hungry Seven doesn't come back to earth before long. I will be compelled to get a pair of bib overalls that hold themselves up with buckles and straps!"
 .'I agree with you" acquiesced a second hubby, frowning gravely. T am wearing a shirt that has no button hole in the Front. See!' exhibiting the torn band CT have punched hole in my undershirt and put the stud through that in order to wear a collar at all"
 But the climax came a few days later when the president of the society re- ceived the following letter from her hus- band, mailed in the usual way and de- 1ivered at the local postoffice by the popular lady clerk
 ''To the President of The Hungry Sev- en' and my dear wife-It is an unpleasant duty to step in the way of high art and domestic science, but the .exigencies of the situation compel me to throw senti- ment to the winds and address you thus For three weeks now have been forced to wear an apron backwards under my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
By H. S. FlREsToNE, President Firestone Tire and Rubber

In other localities rubber is collected and coagulated by variety of methods. Africa, for instance, produces quantities of rubber from various species of vines, roots and even grasses which are de- stroyed in order to secure the latex, but which are rapidly replaced by new growth. These rubbers are designated by many different names, chiefly from their locality or the name of the native tribe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
That funny old maid at the Pastime this week.

If you want a perfect-fitting garment, superbly finished, service giving, try our special for the next few days at $17.45. Varley & Bauman Clothing company, 1910 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
Heard in the Divorce Court.

From Lippincotts Magazine.
 Your Honor, I don't think I should be obliged to live with this woman any longer" said the dispirlted and dyspeptic little man who was the plaintiff in the case. Her cooking is something dread ful, biscuits like clods and her coffee Is mud, Why, to every cupful there is half cup of grounds!'
 But the Judgs ruling was that half cupful was insufficient grounds for di- VOrce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

As sequence his time and thought have been devoted to the improvement Of pneu- matic tires to meet the demands of more recent years. To accomplish this he has surrounded himself with experts in each particular department of manufacture, and has welded an organization in when each man is master of the particular duty he has to discharge
 The activities of each man in this or ganization including MT. Firestone him self, are confined to the tire business alone no other issue being permitted to divide their attention; the entire organ ization working always, not to produce sensational results, but to master the fine points in manufacture that mark the difference between success and failure With such an organization, young, active and unencumbered, striving always to- ward one goal, the result is inevitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
EnoYoh to MadOen Anyone.

From the Washington Opinion.
 .'Why are you always quarreling with your wife?'
 ''She is always arguing with me-" But you need not get angry. Just ex- plain to her in gentle tone where she is wrong
 ''But she is never wrong"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

Al office and store man open for engagement. Best local reference. Young man with several years experience. Re sponsible place desired. Ad- dress F-42, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
If vou want a. nerfect- Hitting

If you want 8 perfect-f1ttlng garment, superbly finished. service -g'iving, try our special For the next few days at $17.45. Varley 6 Bauman Clothing company, 1910 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

ther suggestion that our scientist pursue the eyeless stranger by day and by night until he eonfesses the reason for his ex- istence and the special uses for which nature has designed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

Every attention possible paid our prescription department. Patton-P Pope Drug Go.