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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Roads Are inspected.

Campti, Pa.-George l.. Cooley, su
perintendent Of construction, board OF
state engineers. highway department
and G. NJ. Keer, assistant highway en-
gineer we're inspecting the roads built
nv the state in Natchitoches parish
with a view to urging system Of con
slant maintenance.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Town Has Costly Fire,

Coushatta.-A $4,000 fire occurred
here. 1t broke out at midnight in the
store of W. NJ. Hunter & Co., and
quickly spread to buildings occupied
by Strouthart Brothers, as poolroom
and cold drink stand, and to the large
store of Brown & eagle Company. All
three buildings were quickly reduced
to ashes. The two first buildings be-
longed to Keete Lockett, sheriff.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
caue.in at viaduct.

Houston. Tex.-A peculiar and cost
IL cave-in occurring at the site OF
the Main street viaduct THURSDAY
will probably delay the completion
OF that structure for several weeks.
The cave-in occurred at the immense
excavation. twenty-five feet deep,
which Is being made close to the
bayou on the south side OF the stream
to support tho south abutment OF the
great arch, which clears the bayo,
et that point.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
DRAINAGE Contract Let.

Mercedes, Textile drainage COM
missioners OF drainage district NO. !
OF Hidalgo county let their first con-
tract for drainage work. The contract
was let to ]. A. Elmore and work is
to begin at once. The contract calls
for the moving Of about 10000 yards
of dirt and the clearing OF about TWEEN
tv miles of right Of way brush
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
state Closes Accounts.

Baton Rouge.-The state closed its
accounts for April with $2,S41, 1881
in the fiscal agency banks, distributed
as follows: New Orleans National
s5S3,719.S9:- Hibernia Band and Trust
Company, s5So,364O2; Whitney-Cen-
trail, s577,oa5.40, and $4,000 in each
of the ten country fiscal agency banks.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Fire Causes Building Ordinance.

Arcadia-Fire broke out in the store
of M. O. Coldenworth and destroyed
five other buildings, E. A. McPher-
sons, Tanners restaurant, moving
picture show, barber shop and Rob
ertson's restaurant. The town coun-
Gil met and passed an ordinance that
all business houses hereafter erected
in the business part of town shall be
constructed of brick.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
When Your Feet Ache

From Corns, Bunions, Sore or Callous
Spots, Blisters, New or Tight Fitting Shoes,
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to
be haken into the shoes, will give instant
rghef. Makes Walking delight It is the
greatest Comfort discovery of the age. Over
so 600 testimonials Sold everywhere, Csc.
Don't accept any substitute, For free sam
pie, address, Allen S. Olmsted Leroy N Y.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Flood information Asked.

Baton Rouge-E. o. Bruner, COM
missioner of agriculture and immigra-
ton, is sending out a letter to the
presidents of the different levee
boards of the state requesting data on
the acreage under overflow with the
idea of presenting the exact figures,
showing what a small percentage OF
Louisiana land is under water.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Revenge Is Sweet.

"The drinks is on me-" said the lit
tie man with the greasy vest. I'm
feelin' good and I don't care what hap
pens"
What 'smatter?' said the barkeep
Birthday"
NO" replied the little man. I
took my wife down to the river to the
Echo Rocks and she's SO durn mad
she's speechless. For the first time
in her life she didn't get in the last
word. Here's to the echo."-Cincin'
natl Enquirer.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Venezuelan Cabinet Resigned.

Caracas.--The Venezuelan cabinet
resigned Tuesday The reason for the
step is not indicated The directors
of the various ministeries have taken
charge temporarily of the various de-
partmentS.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
nn More Public Hearings.

gton.-Senator VIM. Alden
Smith chairman of the subcommittee
which is investigating the wreck OF
the Titanic. has announced that no
more public hearings will be held
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Train Running Behind.

Baton Rouge.-For the first time
since it started on its tour a month
and a half ago, the Louisiana State
University demonstration train is
running behind its regular schedule,
caused by the high water and floods.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Baton Rouge.-Dr. G. E. Nesom, ex-
director of the department Of agricul-
ture of the Philippines. devlivered his
last lecture on Tropical Agriculture"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
NEGROES Found Guilty.

Monroe.-Essie Jones and Lavenia
Thomas, charged with the murder OF
another negro woman two months ago'
we're convicted of manslaughtsr IN
the district court.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
BACKACHE
NOT A DISEASE
But a Symptom, a Danger Sig
nal Which Every Woman
Should Heed.

Backache is a symptom Of organic
weakness OF arrangement If you have
backache don't neglect it. To get per-
manent relief you must reach the root
Of the trouble. Read about Mrs. Wood
sslRs experience.
Morton's Gap, Kentucky. IT suffered
two wears with female disorders, my
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

use Doan 8 Kidney
Pills, which have
cured thousands.
l.. Bonney, Eu-
gene. Ore, says:
L contracted Sc
we're kidney trou-
BILE through heavy
lifting. There was
d dull ache across
my hips anu pains
like knife-thrusts
shot through me.
Doan's Kidney
Pills cured after
doctors had failed
and nv back is
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

When the nervous man reaches the
TOP, he is apt to look around for the
IRE escapes (@A
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

health was very bad
and I had q continual
backache which was
simply awful. ! could
not stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals victuals
without my back
nearly killing me,
and / would have
such dragging sensa-
tions / could hardly
boarit Ihad snro.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
Murders It

Hewitt-He never speaks correctly
Jewett-No; he is a regular slaugh
ter house of the English language.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

pure. mild and potent laxative, Garfield
Tal All druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

n Lots OF people live and learn TIE
snings that are OF no use to them.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
DoE4YouR BACK AcHEa

Aches and Twinges Point to Hic len
Kidney Trouble.
Have you a lame back, aching day
and night? Do you feel a sharp pain
after bending over? When the kidneys
seem sore and the action irregular.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11
An Exception to the Rule.

An Exception to the Rule.
"Jinks is a man who has his ham
mer out on all occasions"
II bet there is one occasion where
he hasn't"
whats that?"
when it's time to put down the
carpet"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Dvspeptics, despair not! While there's
Garfield Tea, there's hope.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

stronger than before In years"
When your Back is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S "50c all stores.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Some people waste &fot of time try
ing to save 1t.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Didn't Want Him to Laugh.
Hewitt-You would make donkey
laugh.
Jewett-Cut out your hilarity.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Hubby-I've waited an hour for you
to get your hat on straight.
Wifey-Well, I've waited longer
than that for you to get your feet on
straight.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-11

Restores Gray Hair to original color. Two might
use from same bottle. hair Of one becomes blaSkA
the other blond or other color - they were
youth. Stops Falling Hair. Dandrud. Itching
Cures all Scalp Diseases. Produces New Growth
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Price N cents ar two for One Dollar fpostags
maid, Not Sold In Stores.
Dr. VI. r. Merwln, Alvin, BrazorIe Co., Texas
Evening star., 1912-11-24

considered quite the easiest method OF
welcoming ones whole acquaintance be-
tween specified hours. are raised up to
quite another class by announcements a
month or more in advance and the cir
culation Of Invitations two and three
weeks before the great day. The ar
rangement is really most useful and has
everything to commend it in these days
of rush and hustle, since it saves many
new maneuvers If one is pinned down TO
settled date.
Monday. January g. has been selected
for the annual charity ball for the Chill
dren's Hospital, and another big ball
date that of the Southern Relief So
ciety, is set for Monday, January q.
The Attorney General and Mrs. Wicker
sham entertained at dinner last night in
honor of the Supreme Court. There were
present the Chief Justice and Mrs. White,
Mr. Justice and Mrs. McKenna, MIR. JUS
tice and Mrs. Holmes. Mr.. Justice and
Mrs Lurton, Mr.. Justice and Mrs.
Hughes, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Van De-
Justice and Mrs. Pitney, Mr., Justice and
Mrs Brown, Former Justice and Mrs.
Laughlin and SOLICITOR General Bullitt.
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Meyer entertained at dinner last night
In honor of Miss Merriam and Mr.. Cur
tis The other guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Tuckerman, Mr. and Mrs. Wheelwright,
Mr.. and Mrs. McCammon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hit, Miss Meyer. Miss Alys Meyer, Miss
D. Williams. Miss Cotton, Mr.. Cotton
Smith, Lieut.. r. Rodgers. Maj. Logan.
Capt. Mccoy. Mr.. Miles and Capt. Little.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Weddings This Week.

President Taft will attend the wedding
Tuesday noon OF Miss Laura Merriam
and the assistant secretary Of the treas
ury. James Freeman Curtis. The cere-
mony will be at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William r. Merriam, and will be a
quiet event, in contrast to that planned
before the recent death of the bride
grandfather.
The newly married couple will have the
house, S24 18th street. for the season, but
will first take a honeymoon journey. The
brides brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Wheelwright Of Boston, are
here for the wedding. and Mr. Curtis
relatives-his mother. Mrs. Greedy S. Cur
tis ST., of Boston and Manchester Mass,
will be here with her daughters, the
Misses Curtis; Mr.. and Mrs GreeIy s.
Curtis. Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier Curtis, Mr..
Harry A. Curtis and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hopkinson-will also be here.
In addition to the dinner which the
Secretary'of the Navy and Mrs. Meyer
gave last night for the couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Letter will also entertain
for them at dinner tomorrow night.
The President will also attend the
marriage. at st. Johns, Thanksgiving
day, at 2 o'clock, Of Miss Alice Gates
Boutell and Mr. John Wood Brooks
Ladd of Boston, whose bridal party in
cludes the brides sister-in-law, Mrs. Rog-
er Sherman G. BOutell. will be the matron
of honor. and Miss Constance Anderson
OF Ottawa, the maid of honor. The
bridesmaids will be Miss Amelia Ladd.
sister of the bridegroom: Miss Mar
Bourne, cousin of the bride; the Misses
Katherine T. Holbrook, Margaret WORTH
ington: Eleanor Murray and Frances M
Webster. all OF this city.
The best man will be Hugh Gates
Boutell. brother of the bride. The nah.
ers will be Roger Sherman Gates Bon.
tell, Ralph Rich. Steward Hayman.
Rev Heath and Bertram ViIes, all OF
Boston, and M. de Fremercy of San
Francisco. a classmate of the bridegroom
at Harvard.
Rev. Reginald Pearce, the brides god
father. will perform the ceremony, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Boutell will afterward
receive invited guests at the Highlands.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

on whom public attention so centered it
self. No detail was considered too tri-
fling to make newspaper matter out of
and every possible lead was cultivated
to get material for more of the same
sort-to supply the Unsuitable craving
of the public for it. Simple because II
was impossible if one wrote the truth,
everything printed was of a fattering
and pleasing character and did make
household reading of the most delight
full description. Mrs. Cleveland never
chatted with any one. no matter how
well she knew or liked them, with any
view to publicity, and those with Whom
she most frequently associated, While or
dinarily loquacious on other topics, eX-
celed the proverbial clam In avoiding q
goSsipy reference to her.
his does not mean that Mrs. Cleve-
land did not answer a question as to her
personal movements. She did frequently,
or in fact, whenever the inquiry was a
proper one. Her replies We're scrupu-
lously correct too, and if circumstances
made IL impossible for her to carry out
her original intentions in any undertak-
ing the time of going away or the color
of a gown she had selected for a formal
event. she always made it point to ex-
plain it to the queStioner at her first OPP
portunity A little incident will show
this The President and Mrs. Cleveland
went to a chdr1ty pan III Baltimore one
night lengthy notice of what Mrs.
Cleveland was to wear was in type in
Baltimore by the time she reached there.
It described a very becoming white dress,
well known to the writer, who was
laughingly told SO by Mrs. Cleveland.
when asked the question several days in
advance. At the ball Mrs. Cleveland
wore a ruby-red plush, which would be a
very smart dress today, after all these
years. She gave a little gasp Of astonfsh-
ment when she saw the writer among
the guests at the ball. The first oppor-
tunity she took the trouble to explain
whv the change was made. The WASH
ington guests at Miss Esther Cleve-
lands debut party at Princeton the
mast week say that the published pictures
of the bud do not do her full justice, as
she has fair hair and lovely complexion
and is very much like her mother when
the latter came to the White House to
be married. Mrs Cleveland has regained
her girlish figure and in the lovely clothes
she now wears is charmingly pretty
woman.
Mrs. Edison Bradley will have no trouble
, at all in having the evening Of December
Evening star., 1912-11-24

arrived secretary of the French en-
bassy, has taken the house 1871 n street,
where he and his family, consisting OF his
wife and two young children, are al
ready established.
Capt vassilieff OF the Russian embassy
has gone to New York to spend several
days.
The Mexican ambassador has returned
from two-nfonth visit to Mexico. Nine.
Calero will not return until after the
first of the year.
Nine de la Cueva, the wife of the first
secretary of the Mexican embassy, has
been Ill for fortnight. Her many
friends will be glad to know that she is
very much improved in health.
Nine Calderon. wife of the Bolivian
minister. returned home Friday from a
short trip to New York.
Lieut. Commander Macmillan Burstyn,
the Austrian naval attache, paid short
visit to New York last week.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Diplomatic Circle.

The Norwegian. Danish and Swedish
ministers will go to New York December
as representatives Of the rulers Of their
respective countries. who have consented
to act as honorary patrons for the exhibi-
tion Of Scandinavian art to be given In
New York. An opening reception will be
given on that day.
The second secretary Of the German
embassy. DR.. Albert Kienlin and Nine.
Kienlin entertained at dinner last night
at their residence, hit Massachusetts,
avenue.
II. Lefebvre de la Boulaye,- the newly
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Mr. Ladd is the son OF Mr.: ana MIS-.
Batson S. Ladd Of Boston and ConasseI'
and their daughter. Miss Amelia Laod,
who is in her future sister-in-iaW 3
wedding party, will be bride nerseiI
December 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boutell are giving an
informal tea today to meet MI. ana
Mrs. Ladd ,r.-u
The bridal party will attend Miss
Eff1nRer's dance tomorrow night at
Rauscher's. and Miss Worth1ngton, an.
other bridesmaid will have Miss Boutell
and her associates at tea tomorrow.
Two most interesting weddings are fixed
for Wednesday, that Of Miss Harriet Ad-
olson Bayne. daughter Of Mrs. John w.
Rayne. and Lieut.. Guy Wilkinson Stuart
Castle. U. s. N. at 4 O'Clock, at st.
THOMAS Church. Miss Louise. Bayne
will be- her sisters maid of honor. and
the bridesmaids will be Miss Bayne Of
New York, Miss Julia Addison Of Stam-
ford. Conn; Miss Cornelia Clagett of
Fort BENJAMIN Harrison. Ind. and Miss
Valerie Padelford. Miss Anne Lomax
Miss Dorothy Anderson and Miss Mar
guerite Williams, all Of this city
Lieut. F. H. Poteet will be best man and
the ushers will be Lieut.. w. W. Gal
braith, Lieut.. Adolphus Andrews. Lieut.
G. r. Neal, Lieut.. Hollis Cooley, Lieut.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

| T. G. Ellyson, Prof. Paul Dashiell, u. S.
N: Lieut.. D. w. Bagley and Lieut. r. L.
Walker. The ceremony will be followed
by large reception at Rauschers.
Miss Valerie Padelford will give din
ner for the bridal party Tuesday next at
Rauschers.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

The marriage OF Miss Alice Wright,
daughter Of Mr.. Justice Daniel Thew
Wright and Mrs. Wright and Mr.. Robert
v. Fleming will take place next Wednes-
day evening at $50 at the home of the
bride on 18th street and will be followed
by reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kite will enter
tain at dinner tomorrow night in honor
of Miss Wright and Mr.. Fleming, and
Justice and Mrs. Wright will entertain
at supper following the rehearsal Tues
day night.
Miss Wright will be attended by her
two sisters. Mrs. Harry Kite and Mrs.
Durant Church of New York. Mr..
George Vass of New York will be best
man.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

THANKSGIVING sociabilities and
the interesting series of we'd
dings, great and small which
are on the calendar ought to
lift this week out Of the COM
monplace. The entertainments for the
various bridal parties have kept these
young people exceedingly active for sew
eral days past and will for several more
to come. The Army and Navy foot ball
and the usual official parties going on to
it leaves Saturday next almost free Of
other social engagements. The little sea-
son will be on in another week, and, while
there is no promise Of unusual doings,
there will be plenty for the elect to
choose from.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland must be re-
minded very often lately of that other
period of her life, twenty years ago in
the White House, when she was asked
to give an account of herself every day
and sometimes many times each day.
The White House never had a mistress
Evening star., 1912-11-24

20 reserved for the splendid hospitality
she has planned for the opening Of the
new wing of her residence, in which a
hall of noble proportions is the main
feature. She does not call it theater. al
though it can be transformed into one,
but 1t will probably will see many more
uses as a concert room and as q ball
room. It's really first christening will be
in the name OF sweet charity on the 18th
of Decemben at which social Washington
will be glad to pay So seat to be in
each others company and to hear the ar
tistc musical program which Mrs. Brad
ley's Gberality has also provided.
Altogether it would seem that Mrs.
Bradley's winter home is about the last
word in its arrangements for any and
every sort Of hospitality she may plan.
The Bradleys have several homes be-
sides where they spend while now and
then, a place at Tuxedo Park. an estate
on Alexandria bay and a shooting box
in North Carolina.
A feature Of this season is the long
advance notice given BY prospective hosts
and hOSteSSeS Of yarfOus nleasant infen.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

The marriage Of Miss Pauline Steven
son and Mr.. Joseph Harris Of this city
sook place Wednesday, November 20.
The event was very quiet, only rela-
tiyes being present
Evening star., 1912-11-24

A feature Of this season is the long
advance notice given BY prospective hosts
tions on their part. The dates for debu-
tante parties, which are teas mostly and
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Mrs. Edison Bradley will have no trouble
at all in having the evening OF December
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Extra Special.

Handsome Coats inn ALL sizes, made from the highest
grade usRrats. Staple Storm COLLAR models
doan effects ALI 81 inches long Coats of this
quality Was ngom ait S175OO S225OO
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
HORATIO SWEETSER

Dies at the Home Of His Son in This
City, Aged 7s Years.
Horatio Sweetser died on Tuesday,
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

July 2, at the residence of his son,
Dr. H. B. Sweetser, 2509 Pillsbury ave-
nue.. He was born in Athol, Mass,
May %, 1884, and lived in New York
City until 1904, when he came to Min
neapolis. Three sons survive him,
William A. and Edward r. of New
York City and DR.. Horatio B. Sweet
ser of Minneapolis; also a brother,
Luke Sweetser, of Peoria, ILL., The flu
neral was held from st. Stephens
church on Thursday morning, July 4.
DR.. Sweetser accompanied his faith.
er's remains to New York, where in
terment took place in Flatbush GENE.
terry.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

o'clock. Services we're held at st. Jo-
seph's church at 8 o'clock. Interment
at Calvary cemetery.
Word has been received in st. Paul
of the death of Joseph J. McCardy,
former comptroller of st. Paul, Civil
war veteran and later an auditor of
the postoffice department, Washing
ton, d. c., died on railroad train
Friday while enroute from his present
home, Silver City, N. NJ, to Licking
ton, Ky. He was found dead in his
berth by the conductor. The funeral
was held in Lexington, KY. For many
years Mr.. McCardy conducted law
business in st. Paul and in 1892 was
elected city comptroller. Mr.. Nc
Cardy is survived by brother and a
sister, R. j. McCardy, 1877 Kent street,
employed at Schuneman & Evans, and
Miss Anna McCardy, st. Paul.
The body of Arthur Dolan, 21 years
old, 745 Carroll avenue, who was
drowned in the Mississippi river be-
low the Indian Mounds Sunday, has
not been found.
Mr.. William Henry, aged 60 years,
died Sunday after short illness. The
funeral took place from his late resi-
dence, 1917 Dayton avenue, Wednes-
day at $3.50 a. m. Services were held
at st. Marks church at o'clock. In
terment at Calvary cemetery. He is
survived by his widow, one son and
three daughters. William j., Miss Flea.
nor, Mrs. ]. F. Higgins of st. Paul,
and Mrs. Harry Allen of Ladysmith,
Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton F. McNally,
Linwood place, entertained informally
at dinner Thursday evening at their
home in compliment to Miss Frances
Collier, a bride of next week. The
guests included Miss Gertrude Con
nell, Miss Margaret Busch, and
Messrs. Bernard Busch, William Con.
nell and George Collier.
Mrs. Robert E. Dell, aged 80 years
died Sunday after shortillness. The
funeral took place from her late resi-
dence, no Selby avenue, Tuesday al
$3.50 a. m. Services were held at St
Luke's church, at o'clock. Interment
at Calvary cemetery
Mr.. Michael Murphy, aged 81 years
died aSturday after long illness. The
funeral took place from the residence
of his niece, Mrs. Thomas Spence, 1G7
Aurora avenue, Monday at $3.50 a. m
Services were held at the Cathedra
at 8 o'clock. Interment at Calvar,
cemetery.