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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-10-26

The hand bag that the lady wore
Was wide and ~deep-immense.
And in said bag the lady bore
One spool of thread,
Fourteen hairpins,
Eight perfectly good buttons.
One thimble,
Three car tickets,
One recipe for sponge cake,
One manicure set,
Six samples,
One handkerchief,
Two yards of ribbon,
One powder puff,
One channels skin,
Three headache powders,
One flock of keys,
One package of chewing gum,
One mirror.
Two postage stamps,
Fifty-seven varieties of ding
bats,
And seven cents.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-10-26

Solicitor (endeavoring to dis
cover clients legal status But,
madam, how long is it since you
heard from your husband?
Client-Well, yer see, e left
me the day e was married, an
truth is, | amt 'eard nothin Of
i'm since, nor wanted; leastWise,
/ did ear casual-like that e were
dead, but it might be only lis
fun.-Sun.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-10-26

Some years ago, while at
tending the Cionmel Assizes, I
witnessed a trial" said O'Con-
nell. which I shall never for
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-10-26

No. 655y. rooat Docket, 1871 judicial Els
trtcr Court. Parish Of ST. Landry. ia.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Why Public Utilities Commission is Needed

correspondent impressed by public rendered by
The Washington Herald during ls1 writes that he would be pleased
crusade for the reduction telephone in this city He
appreciates the work already done and expresses his desire 70 see
The Herald add another achievement splendid record
The Washington Herald has pestenty and with all possible
energy urged the creation public utilities commission in Wash
ngon because the matter which correspondent refers and
others like character ought settled and settled rightly
Only through patient and thorough investigation followed BY
fair and impartial decision question of and service Of
all public utility corporations in the District be satisfactorily ad
justed.
easy enough that the telephone rates
Ve that Scent caTse universal transfers ought to be i'm
posed the street companies that electric and gas umna
ton should cheapy furnished Experience has shown how
ever legislation hastily arbitrarily enacted for
instance the law which fixed $50 maximum annual rental of
telephone successful appeal made the courts to prevent
the enforcement of the statute
Public utility corporations like all Others entitled to fair
return upon capital actually invested.
They should not however be allowed deprive the public of
adequate facilities minimum rates in order that dividends may be
declared stock which, the accepted language Of the street.
water"
distinction corporations and
private business The latter subject the variations
of trade the law of supply and demand and above ALL the dis
advantage Of keen and active competition Public utilities deal with
the of life People ride they
transact business without the telephone; their homes cannot be
hrouded in darkness At the time, these corporations enjoy
absolute monopoly Duplicate lines Of street railway tracks would
be absurd telephone companies city
nuisance and imposition upon the citizens wherever they have
existed
Consequeny-and this universally admitted by all
progressive and broadmnded heads Of public utility corporations
there should constituted authority protect rights of the
public which grants the franchise the first instance by insisting
upon adequate service obedience proper regulation
IT, therefore, alleged the telephone rates excessive
any public utility corporation enjoys nordna profits while fail
ing do its whole duty public the matter is
which the people properly and vitality interested
The determination OF this fact however, lies within the province
of public utilities commission created by law and invested with
ample authority would have both the time and the machinery for
thorough inquiry and any decision which would render would
undoubtedly stand the test Of the courts.
Congress- therefore, confer distinct benefit upon this
muny by promptly enactng public utilities commission law There
many problems be solved and their consideration should
speedily undertaken.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Mr.. MOrgan's Absence.

The Stanley investigating COMMITTEES
can hardly expect to make effective po-
litical capital out of the fact that Mr.
J. Pierpont Morgan has decided to
spend the winter in Egypt. Already
however, it is limited that if Mr. Nor
gan had not departed he would have
been summoned as a witness in the
steel inquiry, and there is much apparent
lament over his absence.
As matter of fact, the steel inves-
tigation has been in progress for
months, during which time Mr. Nor
gan has been accessible in New York
City Since the. probe began his con-
nection with the steel trust has been
the subject of considerable hearSay evil
dence, and IT was naturally supposed
that the committee would give him an
opportunity to state his own side of
the case
But the committee did not summon
him. So far as is known. it did not
even intimate to him that his presence
was desired. Now he has gone away.
To make his trip the basis of an in
sinuation that he desired to escape in
QUESTION seems, at this late day, to be
unfair No one is to blame for his
failure to appear except the committee,
which failed to subpoena him during
all the months when he could have
been easily found
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
startling Facts of Crime

Announcement is made from the Cen
sus Bureau that in 1910 one out OF
every 100 persons in the United States
went to prison, and that 238 out OF
each 10000 people, in the District OF
Columbia were in the criminzl class
that year
While crime, judged by the number
of commitments, is not decreasing, it
is explained that the constantly in
ereasing number Of laws is in large
degree responsible for this situation. 1t
is also certain that the increased eff
eiency of police departments in appre-
hending and convicting criminals adds
to the number of arrests, making it
plain that fewer offenses are unnoticed
and fewer offenders go unpunished Some
encouragement is also found in the fact
that the number of commitments on
which the figures are based include
nunerous offenses by the same person,
which would make the actual number
Of criminals less by several thousands.
The obvious inference is that society
is not necessarily growing worse, but
that it is tightening the coils about the
wrongdoe4 and bringing him more
surely 70 punishment than in former
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Chinese and Their Republic.

The action of the Chinese in New
York in celebrating the establishment
of republic in their native country is
likely to have a good effect in making
these people better American citizens
They are not likely to resume the queue
andth Oriental dress, whatever happens
in the Celestial empire
This action in America is significant
of the hate for the Manchu tyranny by
people who have felt its weight, and the
apparent relief and gladness with which
they welcome a change in the govern
ment of their native country proves
that the mas: 5 of the Chinese people
were ripe for revolution.
With the joss house changed from a
pagan temple TO a public hall, with
American dress prevailing and some OF
the exclusiveness of the Mongolians
given up, it would appear that better re-
lations with the Chinese have been es-
tablished. The Oriental may always re-
main an alien in American estimation
because of racial and other reasons, but
the removal of his conspicuous dress
and the abandonment of his customs
cannot but be regarded as a distinct
step toward modern civilization.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
U. S. TO TAKE HAND.
Gunboat Yorktown Sent to Ecuador
to Preserve Order.

The situation IN Ecuador has become
critical. and the United States govern
ment yesterday decided TO take hand.
As a result the gunboat Yorktown win
proceed at once from Panama 20 Guaya-
gull. which has thus far been the prin-
cipal scene Of activities Of the military
group which has taken possession OF the
government in tn, name OF F'lavio Al
faro, now on his way from Panama
at Guayaduil has been asked by most Of
Similar protection for foreign interests
the consuls at that city. II Is reported
that government troops are on their way
from Quito to overthrow the provisional
government at GuayaouIl. headed by
Gen Montero. Meanwhile, q gunboat has
gone TO Esmeraldas TO bring Flavio Al
faro TO Guayaquil to assume the presi-
dency. Eloy Alfaro. the former Presi-
dent, who has been in Panama. sailed
from there on the steamship Peru for
Guayaquil on December 81.
The government Is said to be concen-
trating troops at Rio Bamba. and a bat
tie Is reported imminent The revolu-
tionists have destroyed the railroad bridge
near Alausi. The oficers OF the provi-
sional government at Guayaquil have
cabled the State Department that q
guarantee OF respect for foreign interests.
especially those Of American citizens, as
they say they hav, especial esteem and
friendship for this country. A provt-
sional cabinet has been formed.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
STATESMEN, REAL AND NEAR.
BY FRED C. KELLY.

eral impression, about the earliest risers
in Washington. Most of the memberc
are bestirrinE themselves by SO a. m.
And In this town, where at o'clock the
streets are still as deserted and forlorn
as a pilgrim after they've piled the
chairs on the tables, $40 corresponds to
milkmen's hours IN almost any other city
or hamlet II looks easy TO be a Supreme
Court justice. Court eonvenes at u
O'Clock, noon, and adJOurns promptly at
4.30-besides time out for luncheon Thus
the hours are apparently even more ad-
vantageous than bankers hours But II
takes hours and hours and hours to
look UP all the legal dope on case
that makes its way to the Supreme
Court. and as there Is no court beyond
TO correct mistakes It Is necessary TO
get things as near right as possible. So
the only thing the members can do Is
get up early and plug away at their
work till time for court to convene, and
then not infrequently go to it again at
night.
Just by way of noting what a few
years can do with the right sort Of ma
terial-It hasn't been any time at all since
young william Francis Murray, Of Bos-
ton. was picked out as a candidate to
West Point by former Congressman f1t1-
gerald, now mayor Of Boston
Must be fine to be a Congressman and
appoint young men TO West Point" com
mented Murray. Il believe ia rather be
Congressman than West Pointer. So
the lad gave up the idea OF a military
life and began to practice law, which
is one of the standard prep courses for
place in Congress. He spiashed into the
House at the age Of twenty-nine.
And the other day when Representative
William Francis Murray. next to the
youngest member OF the House. an
nounced an appointment TO West Point IL
didn't seem much more than a year or
80 since he himself was declining q SINH
lar appointment in order TO become
Congressman
While Murray was preparing to be the
youngest Congressman, BY the way,
Charles p. DAILY. who went 10 West Point
from his district. was becoming West
Points greatest football player. 30 every
thing worked out all right.
Senator o'Gorman. Of New York. Is ono
OF the latest additions to the list Of golf
ing Senators.
,copyriEht. isi.. By Ft-d C. Kelly. All rights
serud.l
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

For just year let's cut sitting along the curb and look
ing wse let's hump ourselves and do knitting and keep
homes supplied with pies Let's try to better
AN INNOVATION condition by honest work for honest pay
and let the howlng politician go on his windy,
useless Let's worry less about the Congressman
intend thrash and give wives and kids such pleasures
folks who have the cash. Let's do less worrying
ing things thousand miles away, and woodpes do
saving and make dooard clean to-day BY fssng
round fes bliss Of sorrow, deep and
wide let's paint the barn and clean the ce and let the good
old nation slide Too long the nations we've carried
patriotic men; the patient toiwom girls married
should be considered and then I'd rather lug pail of
into the kitchen for my Jill than go Congress with swatte
and knock the stuAing from bill War MASON |
OOVgnsAl mS b NitA-
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
VEST POCKET ESSAYS
SNOW. A.,.l sy :, cs0sss e sc.s oTcE oDT ss...

Snow Is water which is suffering from
exposure. II IL produced in the sky dur
ing the thick underwear months and
falls 10 earth with amazing huency and
grace In q quiet and gentle manner which
as yet has not been successfully imI-
tated by our falling aviators.
Snow when IL first arrives Is pure and
beautiful Ike the campaign pledges OF
the politician. But, like these same
promises, IL changes complexion rapidly
and meltss away. leaving lot OF dirt
and hard feeling behind. There is Moth
ing more splendid and inspiring than
the arrival OF foot OF snow ana moth
ing more sloppy and oozy and detecting
than Its departure. Snow can outwear
its welcome more Quickly than any other
guest. except perhaps the toothache.
Snow Is very mid and inofrensive and
Is great beautiher. It falls over the
dirty street. the unkempt back yard.
the painless shed. and the sleeping
drunkard in the alley and covers over
all the imperfections with spotless
white mounds But for an this, Il Is q
great curse. II also sprawls over our
sidewalks and compels US to wade
through It on our way to town. A shoe
fun Of beautiful snow viii produce chill
bIains. penumonia, and bronchitis for the
wearer without extra charge. We, Of
the United States waste a lot Of time
prosecuting gamblers and confidence men,
Which might be better spent In max
ing It unhealthy for the horny -hIded loaf
srs who sit beside their fires and let
women and children wade through the
snow on their walks outside. Such men
should be carefully collected and segre-
gated In the Desert OF Sahara. where
there is neither snow nor sidewalks for
Il to fall upon.
Among the crimes committed by the
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
FAVORED NATION"
CLAUSE AND PULP
Echo of Failure of Taft's
Reciprocity Pact.

The Federal government has denied the
formal request made by Germany. Aus
tria-Hungary, Norway, Sweden, and Den
mark for free admission under the most
favored nation clause Of their respective
conventions with the United States of
wood pulp, print paper, and paper board
made from wood cut on unrestricted
lands. Under section 2 OF the Canadian
reciprocity act, which has been in effect
since July / last, wood pulp and print
paper from Canada has been admitted
free Of duty.
The Treasury Department has reached
this decision in order that importers who
are now paying the duty under protest
may bring test case before the board
Of general appraisers at New York.
which may be appealed by either party
TO the United States Court OF Customs
Appeals
In announcing the decision, the Treas
ury Department yesterday gave out a
statement which says In part:
This action will provide the only
means of having the issues subjected to
judicial determination, as the importers
who feel aggrieyed by the ruling may
carry their protests TO the board OF
United States general appraisers and
then to the Court of Customs Appeals.
The department has issued instructions
to the appropriate officers to have them
cooperate with the importers IN bringing
the cases forward for speedy hearing
and determination"
When the reciprocity measure was
voted down in the recent Canadian
election, section had already become
operative. and wood pulp and print
paper from Canada was admitted free
OF duty. The result was that the ad-
mission of Canadian wood pulp and
print paper free Of duty was in the
nature OF a gratuitous concession made
by the United States without corre-
spending concession from Canada.
Mr.. Taft and the members Of his
Cabinet felt, that the best way out OF
the difficulty would be to submit the
question 10 the customs court.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

" by a small boy. Because Of this fact.
the gas lamp and the plug hat have gone
almost entirely out OF style.
Many beautiful poems have been writ
ten about the snow by those who enjoy
seeing II fall. and have plenty OF husky
relatives TO remove Il when II gets un-
desirable. But some Of our most com
plleated and corrosive conversation has
also been invented by citizens wading
home at night through two feet Of snow
after the street car system has been ex-
tinguished. or who have Just been as
saulted with a ten-bushel avalanche from
some nsighbor's slanting roof.
-(C0pgTight. Slz. By GeorEs Matth-E AdAnz)
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
PIant AIoney nt Home.
CHARLESTON Cw. pAl Mail.

From the caarlezton Cw. vAl Mail.
Money planted right at home is the
only money that can be depended upon
to grow and Increase and bring results
There has been enough money sent out
Of Charleston in the last ten years fol-
one thing and another miscaIled an IN
vestment that wiz never be seen again
to have transformed this old town with
the New Year. let's all resolve wen quit
all such foolishness and plant our money
here where It viii grow, where Il cannot
help but grow and where. growing, Il
win benefit both ourselves and our city.
VIII to do &. and then do it,
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Study of the Atlantic

Cooperation on the part of the Unit
ed States with other nations in a CON-
plete scientific investigation of the fishes
of the Atlantic Ocean, conditions of its
waters with reference to fish, and other
interesting and important data is TO be
commended. Science as yet knows lit
tie about ocean fishes, except on their
periodic visits to the shores or fresh
water rivers for the purpose of spawn
ing Conditions surrounding the de-
velopment of the fnny tribes in the
deep waters of the ocean, and, what is
more important, the disappearance of
some of the species from their former
habitsts, are not well understood. The
announcement, therefore, that an in
tcrnational council is TO undertake the
investigation Of this subject is of world
wide interest and importance.
The investigation naturally will re-
suit in adding materially to the knowl-
edge of the deep sea, IFS life and con-
ditions. If at the same time science
can discover the causes of the deteriora-
ton and disappearance of such fish as
the mackerel and the cod, it will have
done a great service to mankind.
knowledge of the causes naturally will
lead to some remedy for the destruc-
tion of species and restocking of the
banks and shoals which formerly
teemed with the fnny tribes.
That the United States should share
the burden and expense of this impor-
tant work is too obvious for argument.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
BRINGS SKULL TO COURT.
ProsecutInE witness Has Novel Ex-
hIbit I'm Assault Case.

New York. Jan. 2.-when the case
against Thomas McDermott. twenty-one
years old, charged with feIonious as
sault, was called in the Harlan Court
to-day the complainant. Michael BOYLE.
twenty-five years old, calmly produced
a circular piece Of his own skull three
quarters Of an inch in diameter and one
sixteenth Of an inch thick. In II was
embedded a piece OF a knife blade. which
Boyle charged McDermott used In stab
blng him a year ago. After Boyle told
his story to Magistrate Butts. the pris-
oner was held without bail for trial
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

beautiful snow Is the snowdrift. Snow
e a sreat traveller. and loves to gather
In ten-foot-deep conventions IN railroad
cuts. thus making the morning man sev-
enteen hours late- When snow IL moist
Il can also oe nodded into q small hard
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
Inspecting the Air.

The District electric railway commits
sion. aided by the health department, is
conducting campaign for cleaner street
cars. Several cases are awaiting prose-
cution IN the Police Court. Inspectors NJ
the health department are collecting
samples OF air IN cars.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
In.f Like 1a11.

Blanche r. shekells yesterday died suit
for divorce froEa John f. shekells. They
have two children. whose custody Is re-
Quested BY the plaintiff. Grace P. Jen-
l1ins yesterday eued Frank L. jenkins for
maintenance. alleging insufficient support.
.drrnkenness. and cruelty.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
MAYOR PREsToN's GUESTS.
BaitImore's Executive Invites Sun.
day school superinfendents.

From the Baltimore American.
A number OF Sunday school superin-
tendents Of the city viii be the guests OF
Mayor Preston at his home, in North
Charles street. Baltimore. next Friday to
discuss means for a better observance Of
the Sunday laws and also to talk over
Sunday school work in general.
The dinner was suggested by a man
who ts interested in the work. Invita-
tions have already been sent out TO those
in charge Of twenty-five or fifty Of the
leading Sunday schools of the city.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

II prophets are really without honor at
home, it would not be surprising If Ohio
should prefer candidates for the Presi-
dency who reside elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

The crown prince of Germany is said
10 have an affection of the throat. But
that is not the reason he is not talking
as freely as he once did.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
should BEGIN nearer Home.

From the NswArk star.
New York women announce . cam
paixn against Mormon polygamy. But
when will they tackle the Newport
brandt
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

A year ago a person who predicted a
Chinese republic would have been con-
sidered in the class OF those who now
prophesy another Presidential nomination
for Mr.. Bryan
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

Some of the passengers on the water
wagon are much quieter than they were
on New Years Eve.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

A thief in Saskatchewan hid $4,000 in
an ash pile. That ought to make the
ash man little more prompt in making
collections
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

years, which may be considered as a
distinct advance in the direction Of
good order.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
BACK TO HARDPAN.

BACK TO HARDPAN.
When New Years commences get back
my senses.
The fiddler is after his pay.
My holiday dancing was truly entranc-
But I'm for rstrenchment to-day.
With countenance sunny, spent all my
money;
My bills are now coming along.
The holiday glutton returns to his NUT
And I'm for economy strong.
Uncle PennYwise SayEI
Some fellers require a whole KIT Of tools
to make a mistake.
Yuletide Is Over.
well. the holly has all been taken
down"
Yes; and the janitor sassed me to-
day when I wanted something done"
The Debutante.
''yhat could you do to support your
self IL your father lost his fortune? You
society butterflies know nothing about
earning money"
IneEeb NneIe you 90 US an injustice.
Didn't I earn so selling Red Cross
stamps Christmas week."
A Mechanical Toy.
Mary had little lamb:
Its fleece was white as snow.
1t ran around when It was wound,
But sometimes wouldn't go.
A Holiday HouHe Party.
THE balls seem to kiss readily to-day"
mo wonder. Somebody has hung a
sprig of mistletoe over the billiard table. :"
From Safe Ground.
81 don't thing Christmas cigars are so
bad as the humorists would have us be-
lieve''
That's the way to talk. Try one OF
these, selected by my wife"
Thanks, old man. but I've sworn on"
Not All Broke.
Il suppose it's prettey hard for You
merchants to sell anything Just now"
''Ah, no. We still have some custom
ers. Lots Of people received money for
Christmas"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

Those who dislike other forms Of sui
eide will find skating on thin ice a very
effective substitute.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

The rural mail carriers VIII doubtless
be only too glad If politics does not in
terfere with them.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

elers' National League declares that tip
ping must go. 1t will probably, go on.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-03

A Texas man was killed in a religious
argument. He may now know whether
his position was correct.