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New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

Drink health o tie baby New Year
Nth me- exclaimed Busy Man as he met
constant Reader last evening What will
yoa have? Straight whiskey, neutral
sPiTitg. Of rectihed?'
They're al 'EThiskey' now" replied Con-
sraRt Reader for President Taft made
public, since Re last met l.x answer TO the
long debeted question. What is whfskey?'
That which has long been known 10 the
trade and 70 the consumer ar whiskey
President Taft declares TO be whiskey vet
whether y be simply distilled or distilled
and recti5cd. whether II be free from cara
moi or contain It, and his decision of the
several problems presented is that straight
fnisaey' must Re 50 labelled. that the So
called neutral spirits wbiskey must be la
billed 'Ech.skey from rectider.' or reds
tailed 3F neutral spirits. and that blend
cf tte two must state that fact on the la
lel. and whisIiey which ras been aged in
;he WOOD nlay bear a statement of the fact
on she sbeI."
Good for flIr7f'' exclaimed Busy Man:
that's mighty sensible decision. though
= probably will prove disappointment 10
;liose purveyors OF straight whiskey who
lave sought 10 acquire monopoly cf the
lzprer!c tern. ax II r1si 20 those who, actu-
stsd ~ tlle convection that ali whiskey as
- veHaze is deietsrious. have sought
through the pure food law 10 discredit
i1sxeEiaI portion # The output and thus
nrcIhciz5le T. c1rtsil the supply. Having
caecupeIy solved that long standing prob
lenl. vssh ar. Taft would now tackle
anoti.cr: what IS a Democrat? How is
tie Alcaraguaa situation shaping ItseifE"
-JBss sfadrlz, who was recently elected
Pgee i6enG Of Nicaragua, succeeding Jose
SAINT 10 Zeiss a. made overtureE TO General
Juan J. Estrada, President OF the pro-
v3Sioaal government and leader OF the rev
e!Ht.0aary party. His condition was that
ths snsargenr army turn over its arms and
fscosn.ze Ma3riz as the legal President or
Nicaragua. general Estrada declined 10
arSept this proposition He said that he
isi1sed 20 recognize the right OF the Ma
ll9nal Assembly TO elect Zelaya's success
<tr. zeiasa FED 20 Mexico. where he pub
iisaed g statement that four hundred Amer
ic7n marines engaged in recent battles in
Ale-aragE= and that twenty OF them were
kried. Tie said: They were all from the
American saEbeats anchored in the river
10 protect American interests. The Off
cial explanation given me was that these
rlaB were deserters'
In tfs arnuai r-pcrt Postmaster General
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
GUARDIAN OF BIRDS
UNCLE SIM NAY act
IN THIS C4PACITY.

Asking Uncle Sam TO act as guardian 20
al the birds that lock through IT'S V1--c-s
states and territories sportsrneT. ornithoto-
gists and agricultural authorities through
out this country have joined the National
Association OF Audubon Societies IN urging
Congress 20 provide federal protection for
the astien's rapidly dying races OF misra-
tory birds Unless these helpless wsneser-
ers who wing their way over the continenr
are speedily guarded by federal law az
every point IN their travels many valuaols
bird species viii soon become extinct, a.
several have already. il Is d.ciared BY
leaders OF this movement
As a measure providing for the proper
care of It's bird wards BY the national gov
eminent. the sportsmen's and Audubon Of
ganizatfons announce that they VIII urifts
To support the Weeks bin. which was intro
duced az Washington last May and is now
in the Committee en- Agriculture of the
House OF Representatives. This bin pro-
vt6es for the custody of all migratory e4rds
TO be assumed by the federal government.
and authorizes ths Department OF Asricailr-
urs TO determine and fix closed seasons II
al the territory travelled hy the birds thar
undertake interstate fights Without m
t--ferfns with the state law Ser strictly
resilient birds. this desired federal legtsla-
ton is intended 10 insure protection or ths
migratory ffocks IN the interests OF the pec-
Pile OF every part Of the country
Reeitfng the practical difficulties OF OBJ
tanning uniform state legislation TO protect
this important class OF birds. resolutions
have just been passed by the American Or
nithOlogists' Union. in convention in this
city. indorsing the Weeks bin and express
ing the nslief thai ''all birds which do not
remain permanently within the borders OF
any state or territory are logically the
wards of the Hatien.' BY the New York
Association for the Protection CT Game. as
We'll as other bodies OF sportsmen in every
section OF the country. similar Endorsement
has been given TO this movement From
Minnesota Oklahoma and many other
states TX is reported that pubic sentiment
this measure In Congress
Farmers, ranchmen, planters and lu1l-
bernen, As well as spogLsnleu and olsd
lovers, IN al parts OF the country are Of
fertns us their support N this campaign
TO place Uncle Saga On guard over tho
nations migratory birds. said William
butcher presidents OF the National Assc-
citation or Aofst~cn Societies Twenty
tive years OF constant and aggressive effort
suited in some progress, but a Century OF
effort would not accomplish what this
Weeks elH VIII u ~ II made law. II every
American who cares for g1e consfnued ex-
iSrence o. mis- counery's birds VIII come 10
our aid. however. / believe that we shall
soon see the national governments placed In
control or this serious situation
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
MIGHT CAUSE FRICTION.

If 1 recrr TO this condition Of affairs.
Il is not with the object of erdeavoring
TO promote international scares or III will
between nations now at peace. But
what I wish to point out is that it is Of
very great Importance that the United
States should remain on friendly terms
with the japanese; that there are al
ready plenty of causes for friction in
connection with the possession of the
Philippines. the trade in AIanchuria, the
treatment of the Japanese in the West
ern States. etc. without adding thereto
by the acquisition through purchase, no
matter at how great a bargain, of the
northern half OF Sashaiin from Russia.
The late Prince Ito was of all Japanese
statesmen the principal champion of a
policy of peace and of economic en-
deavor for his native land. His mantle.
is far as power and influence are con-
cerned. has fallen upon the shoulders
of another one Of the Elder Statesmen,
the Marquis katsura who is soldier
by profession and who, rightly or wrong
II. is regarded like his ally, Prince
Yamagata. the Moltke of Japan, as dis
posed TO war rather than 10 peace.
At any rate, neither of them can be
regarded as constituting the same bull
wark against the Chauvinism of their
countrymen as was formed by Ito; and
were popular sentiment TO be aroused in
Japan against the United States. as on
come former occasions, they might be
either powerless or unwilling TO stand in
the way OF the viii of the people. That
is why the acquisition of Saghalin
ought not for one moment to be drearlt
OF by the United States. which should
take the earliest occasion of setting at
rest not alone the Toxic government, but
the entire people of Japan. on the sub
ject of the designs attributed to it by
the European press of acquiring from
Russia the northern half of Saghalin.
Unfortunately, the United States has
a name abroad as a ready and extremely
liberal purchaser OF territory, and as
Icing ever willing 10 expeud some Of its
ineXhaustible resources in the acquisi-
ton Of new landed possessions. It pur-
chased Louisiana from France. Florida
from Spain. New Mexico from Mexico
Alaska from Russia. the Panama Canal
zone from Lhe RepubuC OF PANAMA. anu
even went so far as TO pay S20.000s000
10 Spain in return for the latter's aban-
donrnent OF ali her claims 70 the Philip
pine Islands. The United States has also
made repeated offers to purchase the
Danish West Indies. actually negotia-
ting treaty for their acquisition. TO
which the Danish Legislature refused
ratification. and made several tenders TO
Spain for the purchase Of the Antilles,
one Of which would have almost gone
through some fifty years ago had it not
been for the objections Of France.
The Japanese are thoroughly aware
that the United States does not intend
TO permit them TO enjoy that sole mas
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
ON SHORE OF HAMPTON ROADS.

fortress Monroe, Va. Jan. although
the guests who have been soiourning here
Tor the last two months have had their
hrst taste of winter. still the bracing
weather so delightful that the golf
INKS at the Hampton Roads Golf Club
were dotted with players. while cross
country riding is indulged in every after
noon. There are few days that are too
oeid for tennis at Fortress Monroe. and
the court at the Hotel Chamberlfn and
those inside the grounds OF the fort are in
dhiiy use. Night swimming pool parties
are more popular than ever. and every
evening the atrium which overlooks the
pool IN the hotel is filed with spectators
Watching the graceful diving OF the young
women
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

Dangers to This Country Which Might Be Entailed
Through the Islands Acquisition by Japan
Pointed Out by Ex-AttaChe.

ccope-.Snt 1910. by IN. Brentwood conpanyf
Should Russia succeed in carrying into
effect the intentions attributed TO her IN
cable DISPATCHES from Europe. of selling
the northern half OF the island Of Sa-
rllzIiri, a source of constant discord be-
tween the Muscovite Empire and Japan
will have been eliminated and the main
tenance of peace between these two rival
powers in the Far Eastern portion of
Asia proporfionateiy assured. This
island. which is chiefly known TO the
iieses Of the Czar as the most terribly
severe of all the penal settlements of his
government, has always been a source
Of trouble and III feeling between Russia
end Japan. and one Of the most disquiet-
ing features OF the Treaty Of Ports
mouth. which brought the sanguinary
wsr between the two nations TO close
five years ago, was that which divided
the island between them. ceding the
southern portion TO the Mikado and the
northern half to Nicholas II. for the diff
Guilty Of establishing and maintaining
the boundaries between the two moieties
was but one Of the many causes OF IN
evttahle friction resulting from the ar
raneement.
It 4 asserted In the dispatches con-
esruiug Russia's plans to sell her half of
the island that she expects TO obtain
large price. owing 10 the likelihood Of
competition on the part of the United
States with Japan in the matter OF the
purchase. But while the possession of
The northern half of Saghalin may offer
some advantages 70 this country. in con-
-ection with its fisheries and sealing
gr-oruts. these could not begin TO weigh
IN the balance against the innun1erabie
objections TO acquisition OF the terri
Tory and adjacent waters in question by
Uncle Sam. even as a gift.
without entering into the question as
10 the feelings and attitude OF the Toxic
government. there is no doubt that the
japanese people bitterly resented the
American seizure OF the Philippines
which they had accustomed themselves
10 regard as destined 10 become one of
their dependencies as soon as ever the
waGe OF Spanish sovereignty ever the
archipelago had attained the vanishing
point That the constant instructions
of the Ffiipinos against the Spanish
authorities in the islands were fostered
and promoted, not by the Japanese gov-
ernment. but by the japanese people.
with this object in view, is known TO
every ore who has any acquaintance
with the affairs OF the Orient. and so
cruel was the national disappointment in
Dai Nippon when. after the war Of 1898
with Spain and the battle Of Manila. the
Philippines became an American colony
that the japanese press was loud in its
protests and vigorous in its denuncia-
ton OF its own government for permit
ting the United States to establish her
self. territoFially speaking. of the SOUTH
eastern coast Of Asia.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

lad been so recently denounced as a make
shift and a fraud. were or Stephen Tread
away. white man of good family. and
Jeanneltc BIazio. a quadroon- They had
lived together in Placquemines Parish for
several years. and upon passage OF the
anti-concubinage act had fed TO New Or
leans.
''Treadaway swore that he had told ttss
woman he was a colOred person Ills
aged father, his brother. an uncle and
bFether-in-Isw testified against him The
elder Treadaway said he would rather SEQ
his son in stripes than disgracing his fam
lily BY living with colored woman Tbs
couple were sentenced 70 eight months IN
EF5=en"
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
WOULD BE HARD TO HOLD.

Ever since the japanese people have
plainly intinlated that the retention OF
the Philippines by this country was en-
tirely dependent upon their pleasure and
good VIII. and that in the event Of any
trouble arising between the two powers
The first move on their part would be TO
ssize the islands. Situated as they are
at q distance Of many thousand miles
from the United States. whence il would
be necessary 70 draw troops. ships and
war material of every kind. il would be
just as difficult for this country 10 hold
the Philippines against the japanese as
Il would Be for France to hold Cochin
Cllina or Holland the Dutcn Indies if
similarly attacked Japan is situated
within easy striking distance Of them all
the Philippines. indeed being the near
est-and would be able TO land entire
armies on the coast long before any
troops could be dispatched TO the Far
East By any of the powers mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
RACE PURITY FIGHT
LOUISIANA Law HAS
SHAKEN SKELETONS.
Mingling of Caucasian and
Negro Blood Subject of
a Crusade.

William s. Horton. Of No. Il Radford
street. Yonkers. well-to-5o contractor
at No ee4 West 1oeth street. Manhattan,
brought suit last week TO annul his
marriage to Edith May De W. Horton, on
the ground that she did not tell him be-
fore the wedding she had negro blood in
her veins The suit will be watched with
interest. because it raises the question
whether a woman Is bound 70 tell her
fance all about her origin and the ques-
ton whether negro blood IN a wife's veins
is valid ground for voiding the marriage
in the State OF New York.
II these persons lived in Louisiana. there
would not only be no doubt about the in
validity of their marriage, but they would
both De m danger OF serving a term in
prison, as is shown by the following ex-
tracts from an article written by Robert
Wickliffe woolley, IN the January number
OF 'Pearsons Magazine Mr. WooIIey
says, among other things:
When Louisiana placed upon her stat
ute books, IN June. 1903. a law making it
a felony for Caucasians and negroes or
coIored persons to practise concubinage
the most important and radical step TO
date toward the segregation OF the races
and toward prevention of the further
IIOHSIcllzluS Oh the A0glO-SdXOh blood IN
the Southern States was taken. Net only
does it prescribe for each offence inpris-
onnent for not less than one month nor
more than one year. with or without hard
LABOR as the court may elect. but that each
district judge IN the state shall specially
charge every grand jury upon the act.
This means frequent investigations at
regular intervals and no peace for the
wayward guilty Of the habitual miscegena-
ton.
'Louisianas best citizens have trained
their guns on those who practise mis-
cegenation In any degree. and at the ses-
sion OF the Legislature to be held next
spring they expect to have the present
law so amended that a single act OF mis-
conduct viii be felony.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

Possessed. moreover. of n magnificent
fleet. superior in size to the naval forces
Of any other nation in that part OF the
world she would be difficult to dislodge.
Indeed. when the ineradicable and in
herent prejudice OF all Orientals against
the white races Is taken into considera-
ton q prejudice TO which the japanese
will ne able 70 appeal in order 70 arouse
the natives against their white rulers. it
is proba BILE that they would be able TO
render themselves impregnable before
naval and military reinforcements could
reach the scene. either from Amer
ica or from Europe. Even England, with
her great navy, would find it difficult to
hold Australia. at any rate the northern
portion thereof. against a japanese in
vasion-a possibility which is a subject
Of such profound concern to the Aus
tralian commonwealth that it has in
yited Lord Kitchener who is now there.
10 devise means of defence.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
EM7TTWM WTWWNTET ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS M
Vile Platte and other places.

Vile Platte and other places.
Messrs. Edmond Smith and Edgar
Burleigh took a flying trip to Ope-
lousas Saturday.
Mrs. W.. Mouton of Lafayette re-
turned home Monday after spending
awhile with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. Elmer.
Mrs. John 0ge left for Lafayette
to visit Mrs. Bagnel.
Mr. A. Rohichaux returned TO his
home in Franklin Tuesday after
spending several months ID our
midst. He will be missed as he
made a lot of friends.
MIR. Henry Richard spent Sunday
in town and left Monday for Morgan
City.
Messrs. John and Pat Barry Of La
fayette were iu town Sunday. Pat
Barry drove ID to bid his relatives
and friends goodbye; be leaves for
Mexico, where he has been pro-
NOTED by the railroad. He was a
former pupil of Sc. Charles College,
one Of the greatest institutions of
learning in the State.
Messrs. Cook and Walter Smith
spent the day in Arnaudville Sunday
with friends.
Mr.. Fred Mouton made q flying
trip to Lafayette Monday.
A very nice dance was given Fri
day by the young gentlemen De town;
all seemed TO enjoy it. Mr.. Regis
Smith Of Arnaudville and Mr.. d.
Sayoie and sister of Bellevue drove
over for it.
Mrs. S. D. Tinney Of WEIGH is vis-
ting her daughter, Mrs. s. Feucht.
Mr.. Joe Olivier returned home
Wednesday after spending a few
days with bis uncle, Mr.. ]. ]. Olivier,
at Lydia, La.
Mrs. ]. j. Olivier and little son,
Whitney, Of Lydia, La, are visiting
DR.. and Mrs. 3. s. Barry.
Mi. Alex Mouton Of Lafayette was
in our midst Monday and Tuesday.
Among the visitors at the Sacred
Heart Convent and the ST. Charles
College Sunday were: Judge aud
Mrs. G. g. Mouton. ex-Mayor and
Mrs. C. @. Mouton, Mrs. Julian Mou-
ton and Nj. j. a.. Roy Of Lafayette;
Mr.. Yves Andrepont and family, and
Misses Laurence and Eva Dossmann
Of Opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
Fifty Years of Love.

It is our pleasure to reproduce
herewith q section of q love letter
that has fallen into our hands; its
publication violates no confidence,
say the Shreveport-Time.
The letter vas written by a woman
whose silvery hair and faltering step
belle the splendid youth that dwells
within her heart and mind. Every
reader Of mature years will under
stand and value this letter. We trust
that it will impress its truth upon
the thoughts Of many younger read
ers who may have confused ideas
concerning the meaning of love that
is real, Of love that is eternal. Here
is the letter:
rs it not a beautiful thing 10 look
back on 50 years Of love?
That which was in the dewy
dawn; the song Of birds; the bloom
Of violet; the day when we two kissed
and Eden was created anew.
That sWeetened long years Of toll;
that made the faded cheek of moth
er fairest still of all the world to the
gray-haired husband-lover; through
whose ministry hearts never grow
cold, nor hands too hardened to be
tender.
That which is still with us at our
eventide; in the shadows that lie in
the valley; in che last bird eaN TO lbs
mate; that sits beside us at the
hearthstone in the cleaning, when
we talk Or the children ava and the
land Of the leaf such a little way
beyond.
(Which will still be with as when
the lights are ont when the last
goodnight is spoken. when n of
us must watch while the other
sleeps
Thank God for the love that
never was ashamed; that was strong,
and tender and true; steadfast il sum
shine and shadow; changeless and
sure through all eternity
4 HE
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
ArnaudYiIle.

Arnaudyille, Jan. 27.-Mr. Felix
Dezauche, the hnstling agent for the
Jacobs News Depot CO. Of 0pelousas,
La, was seen here last week busily
selling goods for the above named
corporation, at the same time shak-
ing hands with his score Of friends.
Mr.. Dezauche was formerly q resident
of this town.
At a recent meeting Of Magnolia
Camp No. lab Wooamen 81 the World
the following members were elected
to the respective Offices as follows:
Past Consul Commander, Soy. J. M,
Olivier: Adviser Lieutenant, Soy.
Frank MorrOgh; Clerk, Soy. j.. w.
Guidry; Waterman, Sow. ]. George;
Consul Commander, Soy. G. p. Greig;
Banker, Sow. ]. A. Durio; Escort, Soy.
G. j. Guidroz; Sentry, Sow. D. A.
Capo. Board Of Managers, Sovs. ].
A. Guidroz, A. B. Deboisblanc and ].
". Olivier. All the above named of
ficers with one or two exceptions
have already served the camp for
one year, which shows that they are
worthy Of the honors placed upon
them.
Miss Grace Morrogh of Port
Barre is spending q few days in our
town, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Morrogh.
Miss Stella Delacroix has inst re-
turned from Breaux Bridge where
she was replacing Mr.. 0Donehoo,
the S. P. agent, as operator for the
past ten days. This young lady is
succeeding very well as a starting
telegraph operator.
Mrs. Chas. j. Guidroz IS away
since about a week, visiting relatives
in and around Carencro, where she
went with DR.. and Mrs. Kank Guidry
ii their new car.
The w. O. w. building which was
destroyed by the September storm il
now under reconstruction, the same
lumber is being used and the missing
lumber has been ordered and is com.
ing in every day. The home Wood,
men are anticipating the completion
of their home with pleasure.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
Grand COteau.

Grand Coteau, Jan. 25.-Judge
Arthur Simon of 0pelousas was the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. E. Y,
Barry, Sunday.
Mr.. G. NJ. Smith of Carencro was
here Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Dunbar Of
Houston, Texas, are The guests Of
Mrs. M. r. Dunbar.
Rev. Fl. S. Maring, S. J., attended
the dedication Of the new convent at
8roussard Sunday.
Mr. Dudley Castillo left last week
for Patterson.
Mr.. Lawrence Elmer was in 0pe-
lousas Friday.
The comet was visible here Sun
day and Monday nights between six
and seven o'clock.
Among the visitors at the Sacred
Heart Convent and the st. Charles
College Sunday were: Mr.. X. Andre
pont and family Of Opelousas; MI. Ba-
rousse and family of Church Point;
Mrs. G. w. Martin Of Arnaudville.
Miss Virginie Mouton is spending
sometime in Plaquemine the guest OF
Mrs. W. L. Grace.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
PARTITION SALE.

VIRGINIA MCPHERSON, widow,
vs..
PETER CASSE CHAPMAN NJ. SMITH,
Executors. ct ais.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
Sale of public Roads.
6th Police Jury Ward

Notice ishereby given that all rnsds for
which contract expires February 15in the
sixth police Jury ward, will be sold to the
last and highest bidder, at Haas store, In
Chicot, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1910.
at il O'Clock q. M, the undersigned reserv.
ing the right TO reject any all D1ds
H. p. SINGLETON,
tan8-3t Police Juror.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05

Grand Goteau, Feb. DIR. 3. S.
and Mayor g. V. Barry were in 0pe-
lousas last Tuesday.
DR.. 7. 7. Tarlton returned last
Saturday from New Orleans where
he had been the guest Of his sick
brother-in-law, Mr.. Gus Hazard.
Mrs. NJ. v. Casse is back from
New Orleanf, the guest Of the Tarl-
tons.
Miss Virginia Mouton is home at.
ter a pleasant visit to Mrs. A. Grace
in Plaquemine.
Mr. and Mrs. Des Mizzi were Wis
itors here this week.
I. 0. Barry has just received
nice assortment of Valentine post
cards.
Mr.. Freddy Renaud Of New Or.
leans was the guest Of the Petetin:
Sunday.
Mrs. h. G. Mouton Of Lafayette i,
the guest of her mother, Mrs. 7. v
Richard.
Mr. Henry Estorge of Opelousal
was here Monday.
Mrs. Z. Saizan and Miss Annie
Dunbar drove to Leonville Wednes
day.
Mr. jules Petetin left Tuesday 70
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
For Rent.

The Wartelle Residence, consisting
of nine rooms, in thorough repair, To-
Gated on Main and Church St. In
front of Catholic Church. Rent
value most reasonable. Apply to
DR.. ]. 2. SATAN. dec IL If
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-02-05
PARTITION SALE.
ESTATE or oRTER AUooIN.

No. 1923. Probate Docket District Court
Parish of st. Landry. La.