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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

DIR. Cooks most reprehensible and truly
annoying indiscretion, plainly enough,
was stealing a march on his rival And
the villain will not deny that he stole
that.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Thank heaven. Wonderful Washington
is once more free OF the haunting fear
that It may somehow come into posses
sion OF disgusting. nauseating baseball
pennant-free for another year. at least
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS.


From the Detroit Free Pres
The Washington Herald Is three
years old and as precocious MEM
Der as ever tickled the pride Of the
family. II has won enviaole
laurels and is going as steady as
a deacon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

What will happen when women voter
Among other things. all the millinery
stores will want to be polling places. !
s'pose."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
The Need of Nitrogen.

Again there is a reminder that there
Is room to get back to the soil In the
East Opportunity for wheat growing
has been exploited in Rhode Island Now
It appears that Vermont raises more
wheat and corn to the acre than Illinois
and in the older states there has been
an increase Of production within a gem
Grafton. The soil Of Europe. cultivated
much longer. Is yielding more than II did
twenty-five years ago. The need Is Of
fertilization. as well as OF rotation Of
crops. This may mean that the snatch
ing Of nitrogen from the air and put
ting II back into mother earth. as is done
at Niagara. Is only the beginning Of a
great development in agricultural chem
istry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The Grand Young Governor of Grand
Old Texas consented TO wear a plug hat
and frock coat In honor OF Mr.. Taft. &"
after all However. the time has passed
when Senator Joe" Bailey might be ex-
pected TO take the stump IN vehement
and vociferous denunciation OF that sort
OF foolishness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
PRINTED OF PUBLIC MEN.
Mr.. Knox I'm Control.

From the Springfield Republican.
u is suspected, not TOO strongly. that SECRETARY
Knox is now running the Department Il State from
all points Il view. It was Mr. Games resignation
OF his that Mr.. Taft faced
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

From the Blackstone CVa) Courier.
The washington Herald celebrat-
ed its third birthday last week
Who is there to think such a
husky fellow could materialize in
the short period OF three years?
Why. there are some nearer three
hundred which DO not show an
equal amount Of success and vital
ity. The Herald has won its phe-
nomenal success because Il has
deserved 20 win. and we hope It
may continue 20 succeed, because
we believe # viii continue TO
merit success.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

From the Omaha Bee.
And to think that that citation for contempt Is
issued against the slvertoIgUed orator who put
Mr.. Bryan in nomination at the Denver convention
Here Is chance for Mr.. Bryan TO reciprocate BIZ
volunteering to appear as lawyer for the defense.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Mr. Taft ON Ol.1nhomn-

From the Providence Journal
The Presidents Characterization Of the Oklahoma
constitution frank rather than tacshsl and WI
hardly make him friends among the Dement'S. At
least. Of the newest Of the States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
The CaroIInn Gorernor..

From the Boston Transcript
II IS the prediction Of The governor Of South Caro-
lima that in five years the South viii stand solidly
for prohibition. Then the famous greeting between
the executives Of that State and It's ueghbor can b.
laid away In lavender
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
WHY He Quit

why did you quit drinking7"
Because I'm so fat"
Think drinking increases your girth -
No; but I occupied so much space az
the bar that the check always seemed
10 land IN 'front.' OF me-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

A great many Congressman secretly
would much prefer 70 see the anti-Can-
non warfare brought to a finish by that
gentleman's immediate constituents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
al HonnitnhIe Mnn

From the New York Sun
Knicker-Is Jones hospitable7
Backer-Very. he has invited all his
friends to visit him during the next Hud-
son-Fulton celebration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Perfectly ReEuInr.

IT saw him hugging you in the con-
servatory last night"
IT'S all right. mother. He always re-
moved his arm when the music stopped. "
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
The New Way.

THE bride and groom played a mean
trick on their friends"
How so?''
While the gang waited on the side
walk. they went away by airship from
the third story"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
The FnIIinE Lenres.

The leaves are flying in the breeze,
And I feel drawn
To Chamber up the shedding trees
And glue 'em on.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The temptation 10 refer Mr.. Peary and
his troubles to the most convenient po-
liceman apparently IS growing rapidly in
this country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

From the Punzsutawney Pa Spirit.
The Washington Herald has just
celebrated it's third birthday. in
spite OF its youth. The Herald
stands in the front rank not only
OF washington journalism. but OF
the great newspapers OF the coun-
try. Having begun fits existence
with all the elements Of success
within II. The Herald was a sue
cess from the beginning
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

So far as risking ones hard-earned and
enviable reputation Is concerned. pole
dashing appears 20 be almost as danger
Gus as running for offlce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Ir spite Of the Old. old trouble.
In spite Of the Old. old care.
Like a little child blowing a bubble
Look up ard forget II Is there.
In spite Of the heat and the battle.
The iostle and iolt Of the th-oag.
Keep sweet as babe with a rattle
Ard glad hike heart full Of song.
-Raltiaors Sur
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

DR.. Cook has been Endorsed by the New
York board OF aldermen; which Is all
right. perhaps. II It does not kick the
wrong way
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Judge Anderson is one Indiana writer,
however, whose promulgations run more
TO truth than fiction. It should be noted
In passing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

James Hatfield, the Kentucky feudist,
has gone to Canada to live. From this
side Of the line that appears to have been
a handsome thing to do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

satisfied until It sees itself represented by
cute little star on the azure field OF
Old Glory. anyway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Life is not made up of a series OF
grand-stand plays" says Mr.. Taft Not
knocking anybody in particular, OF course.
however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Uncle joe Cannon says ''the world IS
getting better" But he does not intend
proving II by Mr.. Parsons or Mr. Fowler
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

1T is now claimed by returning pil-
grims that Cuba win pull or another
revolution within a year." says the Day
ton News. Probably Cuba never viii be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Nevertheless. as a laugh-getter IN dlplo-
matte circles. MY dear Bellamy'' still
holds the blue ribbon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Perhaps Mr.. Taft really had bank
'isms" in mind when he spoke OF Okla
homa as "a garden OF crankIsms."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

1t must be particularly exasperating to
Mr.. Peasy the way DR.. Cook keeps his
temper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

II Emerson had It all TO say over
again. he might advise us TO hitch our
alrships to 4 star
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

President Diaz. moreover, seems to be
his own Nelson w. Aldrich.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

An Alabama prohibition orator recently
explained that Names 1o4 counties are
very happy under prohibition" He must
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

That Barriil exposure" OF DR.. Cook
certainly hung fire a long time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Interstate Products.

Oklahoma has forbidden the piping Of
its natural gas beyond its boundaries
But the gas company has procured an
order from a Federal court restraining
the State officials from interfering. The
case will so 10 the Supreme Court. The
upholders OF the embargo hold that their
act is analogous 10 that OF New Jersey,
forbdding the piping OF water from that
state into New York The Supreme
Court upheld the New Jersey water en-
barge on the ground that New Jersey
needed the water for its own use. or
would need il hereafter. allowing for the
natural growth OF its population But
water is a necessity OF life and be.
longs primarily 20 the jurisdiction or
which Il falls or flows IL is not com.
monty an article OF commerce. and the
police or health regulations OF a state
apply 10 its water supply with esPecia
force. To extend rule which deals with
the regulation OF municipal water sup
/ plies TO an article OF commerce. like
natural gas, is quite a different PROPOSE.
ton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
summer business in Maine.

The Maine bureau Of statistics has
been looking into the summer business
Of that state. II has found that there
are in the settled parts or Maine. 5,09T
cottages" located In 2s6 cities. towns.
and plantations. owned by citizens Of
other States and occupied only during
the summer season" These cottages"
are assessed at $10.162.OSS in the aggregate.
an average OF 5000 each. In addition
20 summer homes Of nonresiGents, the
bureau found there were 1850 cottages
owned by Maine citizens, and occupied
only for temporary sojourns. valued at
s., lQ9,47S in 90 cities and towns The
/ summer hotels as distinguished from
hostelries open ali the year round num-
bered GO, IN l92 places. and were as
sessed at S2.235.075. First and last the
bureau finds that there are 1887 sum
! mer' cottages and hotels. taxed at s15.-
5OG,53l. This sum does not measure the
exact amount Of capital invested for the
! legislature forgot to provide the money
and machinery for ascegtainine the value
Of personal property. furnishings. &c
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Tramps and Railways.

The eternal tramp problem has arisen
In new form. The farmers Of Blair coun-
", Pa, have protested against the action
OF the railroad in forbidding Migrants TO
walk on the railway tracks The Penn
sylvania company has been taking Wig
orous measures under the State trespass
law to drive tramps Off its right OF
way. It has succeeded 80 well that the
tranps now walk over farms. annoy
households, travel along public highways
and IN general are found in places that
knew them not when they were allowed
TO count railroad ties" The farmers
have demonstrated with the railroad. and
at least one Granger organization has
adopted resolutions to the effect that
the corporation should renew to tramps
their former privilege. Yet nearly $1,000
trespassers were killed on American rail-
ways IN the last ten years. The far
mers apparently would say what Of
that?" In England and the continent
track-waIking a. sternly forbidden. This
is case where liberty means death.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Morals and the Mail.


The familiar attack on the general
delivery window OF the post-office is
renewed in Chicago on the ground that
II is sometimes employed for improper
purposes. An inspector estimates. how
ever, that 90 per cent OF It's use Is Iegiti-
mate, and he proposes 10 cheek the 10
per cent OF abuse by requiring Identified
ton cards. This seems 70 be another IN
stance az a servant Of the public arrogat-
ing authority. II seems a weird proposal
that an employe Of the Post-office Depart
ment should assume 20 dispose Of the
sanctity OF the mail In such fashion in
order 10 check an abuse OF 10 per cent
This Inspector needs discipline 10 show
him that this country is not Russia. His
excess Of zeal would by his own admis-
sion cause inconvenience 70 90 per cent
Of the patrons. The minds OF tie letter
writers Of the United States are not sub
jet TO the scrutiny OF buTeaucrats.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The phraseology OF the game Of bridge
may reach little pitchers with long
ears" It was the daughter OF Provi-
dence clergyman who was reading in her
ecclesiastical paper an account Of a re-
Iigious ceremony in a Western diocese:
The Solemn Eucharist was sung by
Bishop Weller, with Bishop Grafton pom
tihcating from the throne" What does
pontlficating mean?" she asked her
father. Have you studied Latin and
don't know the meaning OF very simple
vvord?" was the reply. "Oh, yes, ] see;
It means no 'bridged' it.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
4 BOND ISSUE.

There were two meetings the past
week to consider the advisability of
submitting to the people Of Opelou-
sas a proposition calling for a bond
issue to be foated by a 5 mill tax, to
be used for sewerage, drainage, a new
power plant, a school house to
cost $4,000, a fire alarm system and
street improvement.
The movement is yet in embryo
state, but the personnel of the meet
ings held would indicate that it will
be soon launched, and that it is
possibly likely to carry.
1t is argued that there is barely
any prospect that the Colorado South
ern, New Orleans & Pacific tax, voted
by the people, will stand, and the i'm
posing of a fve-mill tax would really
be no additional taxation.
All of the things enumerated are
needed, and needed badly, and there
should be no hesitancy on the part Of
our people to vote the tax that will
ensure them.
But then, Opelousas has received
enough black eyes lately, by having
taxes for m~eritorious purposes voted
down and the gentlemen at the head
Ct the movement should look well be-
fore they lay the old town en- blanc
for another blow.
The city council had it in it's power
to devote at least three mills to pub
lie improvements. by raising the rate
of taxation. which is now seven,
while the law permits Of ten mills.
But it didn't do it. That would have
been the proper thing to have done,
in the opinion Of the Clarion. The
test Of an additional tax, in the face
of the past, seems to Us rather
dubious.
However, these things are needed,
and the people Of Opelousas should
have enough civic pride to vote the
tax unanimously.
But then!
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
AN EDITORS MISTAKE.

The picayune, in a recent editorial
a~rticle, inadvertently, and not with
malice, stated that the late Governor
Johnson of Minnesota was q Swede by
birth, when, in point of fact, he was
American born Of Swedish parents.
/. The mistake has been called to the
Pieayune's attention by Mr.. Sig, Meyer
OF KentWood, and 1t was severely re-
buked ia q letter from Mr.. M. L.. Mason
of Milwaukee, Wiz, who wrote from
Baton Rouge.
1t is held to be an i~nexcusable out
rage for o newspaper editor to make the
slightest mistake in q statement of any
sort. while professional persons, upon
whose certainty of knowledge and on
whose statement in regard thereto, life
and death and the most important in
/ terests depend, make the most serious
| errors without incurriug the slightest
| criticism, much less blame.
Take the Judge ON the bench, whose
| decisions are set aside and annuiled by
| higher courts almost every day, and
the Judge whose Judgment is so reyers-
ed does not suffer in the least in public
and professional estimation.
In the same way, the physician who
makes a wrong diagnosis Of his patients
disease, administers treatment that re.
suits in death instead OF q cure, loses
none of the confidence of his patrons IN
his skill. and he ma kill any number
of persons secundum artem without IN.
curing he slightest responsibility.
These r curious facts, but they are
facts, and they are mentioned, not by
way OF ~excusing editorial mistakes, for
there is no excuse for them. It is be,
cause every individual firmly believe:
that he could conduct newspapers bet
ter than those who are charged witt
the work, while no unprofessional per-
son would undertake TO usurp the func'
tIons of the Judge or the physician
| New Orleans PicaynRe{ FditoriaI.1
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
Railroad Schedules.
ROCK IsLAND-FRISCO LINES.

ROCK ISLAND-FRlSCO LINED
Eastbound-Leave 0~pelousas at
8.2l d. m. and 4:31 p. m. and arrive
in New Orleans at 2:10 ?. m. and
1925 p. m.
Westbound-Leave opelousas at
ll59 a. m. and arrive in Houston at
815 p. m.
Iousas at 7:22 p. M, arriving at Eu-
nice at 800 p. m, and in Crowley at
$40 p. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC SYSTEM.
Eastbound-Leave Opelousas at
9:51 a. m. and arrive in New Orleans
at SIS p. m.
Westbound-Leave 0pelousas at
2:30 p. m. and arrive in Alexandra
at SIS p. m.
OPELOUsAs, GULF & NORTH
EASTERN.
Eastbound-Leave Opelousas at
8:45 a. m. and arrive in New Or
leans at 1856 p. m.
Newfoundland Opelousas at
4:O5 p. m. and arrive in Crowley at
$50 p. m.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
JUDGE PERRA ULTg Posi-
TTON.

When Judge W. G. Perrault, Judge
Of this District, qualified as such last
year, he requested the Clarion to
state to the people that he would do
his utmost to enforce the prohibition
law. He stated that he voted against
prohibition, but that as it was q law,
no one had q right to violate it.
Judge Perrault informs US that
he will resume the bench, having re-
gained his health, as soon as Judge
O'Neill is relieved by the Supreme
Court from his duties as Acting
Judge of this District; and he further
informs US that he will strictly adhere
to his declaration made Immediately
after the election.
Judge Perrault is confident that
the gentlemen just convicted-ol
rather who plead gullty-of Vlolat'
ing the liquor law will hencefcrtF
obey the law of the land. But he L
equally emphatic in his statement
that if they do not obey the law, hi
will make them do so.
He Justly argues that it is fooIisl
to go up against the machinery o
the law. why" he said, there i
no possibility of it, Do you know
that for the second ofense the Of
fender is liable to a fine of 5000
and Imprisonment for two years, an,
that for a third offense to perpetua
Imprisonment"
Under the circumstances, 1t ma
be said with all safety that the tige
in 0pelousas is dead
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
saturday. pee. 4, 1909.

at Ii O'Clock a IA tine following described
property, to-wtt:
l.. A certain tract OF prairie land situated
in ST. Landry pa Ism. La aad o small strip
ed north 05 puuttc rOad. 5OuLh by land OF
Mrs. widow Martin Curron, east by land OF
Richard Ot.em, and west by land of Mrs.
Widow Martin Carron. containing one hum
dred and twenty arp MS, more orIess, with
balIdfngs and improvements thereon.
Also a iut ot solsenold furniture, kitchen
utensils, farming implements, carpenters
tools. about 200 barrels of corn, Is head of
cattle barge aud smRl1l. half American
mule. 3 d American mares, one cOtt, 20
sheep. 10 head hogs, lot of syrup. lot sweet
Dutd toes.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
BLIND TIGERS.

The result accomplished by the
stern vet conciliatory course of Act
ing Judge Chas. A. O'Neill must strike
n with thunder force that it is not
always the "knock down and drag
out policy that succeeds, and that it
is possible to even tame q blind tiger
by kindness and consideration.
Judge ONeill found a rather pecu-
liar condition Of affairs when he
reached ST. Landry to take charge Of
the District Court in lieu Of Judge
Perrault, the elected Judge, who has
been recused on account Of i'll health.
Judge O'Neill found that there
we're unmistakable violations Of the
liquor law here.
He found that the community had
been but recently disturbed BY the
presence Of two thugs illadvisedly.
although perhaps with the best OF
motives on the part Of those who
brought them here, hired to come
here and ferret out liquor violations.
He found a portion Of the commu-
nifty clamoring for the punishment Of
the men (most of them reputed blind
tiger keepers) who chastised these
imported thug detectives; and he
found a goodIy portion of the com.
munity, just as good in standing ane
every other way as those first men
toned, who resented this importa
ton and sided with those who hat
handled the bull whip on the detec
tiyes.
His Grand Jury indicted the blin'
tiger keepers, but exonerated thos'
who participated in the race tract
aGair-the walloping of the detec
siyes.
Members Of the Law and 0rde
League rose up in arms, and denouce'
on the streets the action Of tn
Grand Jury, and talked Of calling
their body together.
These are the conditions Judg
O'NeiII found, and it required a Solo
mon to bring about peace.
He made it known at once to th
v~ioiators Of the liquor law that the
could not successfully cope with th
machinery Of the law. He sent fo
some of their friends, and talked th
matter Y e with them. He eve
had a heart to heart talk with th
most notorious of the tigers. Il
talked fatherly-positive but kind.
He told them that he intended t
break up the blind tiger traffic, an
if they showed a disposition to ste
their violations, he would exercis
lenienoy.
The result is that there is not
blind tiger in 0pelousas to-day.
Every door of the former estaI
lisbments is closed.
They are afraid of the penalty
q second ofense-and they respe'
and admire Judge 0'Neill.
The Clarion believes the gentleme
who obeyed the Law when they wei
made to see that che law was 81
preme, intend to permanently gu
The traffic. If they do aos. che
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
FOR SALE.

The old school Property in the town q
Eunice, Louisiana. Cypress frame build
ing and six lots. This sale authorized ny
resolution OF school Board Of the Parish OF
st. Landry at meeting held In Opelousas
Feb. 10th; 1903.
G. j. THOMPSON, superintendent.
Opelousas, La.
u. g. VIDR1NE, M. D., Mamou, La,
LOUIS MAYER, Eunice, La,
J.. W. LYMAN. Eunice, La.
octi8 Committee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-10-30
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Movables cash t,n nay of snle Ipapov.
ables one third or more cash, at the option
Of purchaser; balance. Hang, payable one.
and two years from date of sale, pufcnas ers
for unpaid portion to execute their nots to
tntir 0Wn order, and by them endorsed In
blank; said notes to bear per cent dnnuuI
interest from dag Of sale. with usual clause
of ten per cent for attorneys fees If sued
upon or placed In the hands OF an attorney
for collection; vendors le1n and privilege
to be retained on the property sold in favor
OF the estate, or any future owner or odd
or said notes, Until full and mai payment
Of same. EpWAHD DARDRAU,
octS5~6t A~uctfonoaF.