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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-28

can he laid i'm any desired direction
from the tower. according To the III
rection of the wind. When iash1 II
To be made the aeropfane II plate"
on this rail. supported on either sue
bv wheeled rests. ordinarily. II Is
made To shoot down the raii-that II,
given its initial impetus 10y the re-
lease of A weight af several hundred
pounds. which has previously beeh
hoistea 10 the top of the skeletnn-iike
starting tower. During tile fiishts AT
College Park, however. the army AVA
tors have several times dispensed with
the use Of this weight and have sent
the flyer along the rail and thence
into the air merely by means of the
swiftly revolving nropellers at the
rear IF the flying machine.
The aernRlane squad. ar aefoplane
detachment. as it is officially desig-
mated Is alike To this government
aviation field. the first of its kind IN
the world. and the present little squad
of "A corporal and 10 prisates will, II
is expected, prove the nucleus of an
organization that will ultimately num-
Der hundreds of men II Uncle sam
acquires a whole flock Of asroplanes
for use in time nj war. The aeropiahe
detachment represents one branch or
the newest and most interesting Sec
ton of the United states signal corps.
namely the aeronautical division. The
other arm Of this service, known as
the balloon detachment. was created
something like two years ago. for. be
it known, Uncle Sam has been expert
menting with spherical aud dirisihie
balloons for a longer period than has
been covered by the investigation of
the practical side uf asrnplaning. The
aeropfane detachment MAS organized
only few months aga. when IL was
decided that the war department
would purchase ore CT more of the
Wright machines aaI include them
henceforth among oir standard utRn-
siIs Of warfare.
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an important series Of experiments
designed 10 develop and improve the
standard type of aeroplane with spe-
cial reference to military uses.
The governments new aviation field
il not calculated to greatly impress
visitors. There are no grandstands ar
refreshmeat booths for the spectators.
10 vendors of programs or fell
glass. 4. ard none of the othsr incl
dentais that might b. leoked fer at
the srere of Il histor.-faaSing S1ee-
taele. sign. erected by the manage
mett of trolley line and hearing the
inscription 10 tae AiFsstn." is tn =
only Indication that anything ont nf
the ordinary is a:not in "A humdrurl
little community. Al this Is quite In
accord with phs wishes ii those In
charge at the aviation field. None Of
the stars Of Uncle Sans school o.
applied aernnautics desire to have Wis
itnrs. They receive cnurteousls the
callers who do make their way To this
aerial outpost-ana many distinguished
men make pitgrimages to the aero
plane sta1ian-hut they would he just
as well satisfied ii they could be left
to conduct their ticklish experiments
in solitude. The vast throngs that at
tended the official aeroplaae flights al
Fort Myer We're always Ii source Of
uneasiness tn the Wrights. who ara
ever nervous lest someone be hurt
/ during their flights, and the likelihood
! of immunity from crowds Was one OF
the chief arguments in favor Of the
selection of the present aviation field,
/ As for the aviation field itself. it il
! simply "a good-sized tract of very level
ground from which the small trees
/ and underground have been removed,
/ The blasting Of stamas went On eye7
after the aeroplane flights had COM
meEced. There are no large trees on
| the field and there are few buildings
anywhere in the vicinity. The field
has not the soft turf of the average
j weii-kept lawn: indeed. its grassy
cogarlat is not equal to that Of the
ordinary pasture. but this is not =
handicap. for the aeraniaas il
equipped with runners and when this
machine aiignts these slide oyer the
ground. unimpedei by small stones q,
other minor obstacles, At one side al
the field is the starting tower af tn.
terupt@ne with "a starting rail which
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-28
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COATED between Washington and
Baltimore. directly on the line
OF railroad connecting these two
cities is a tract of land which is just
now in the public eye and is likely IL
have even greater prominence in Il Ct
future. This level expanse is the new
aviation field of the United States gov
ernment. and il is here that Wilbur
Nright-hest known of the two famous
brothers who first conquered the air
recently instructed the first IF the
young American army officers who are
To be entrusted with the flying machine
which Uncle lam purchased from Tho
Wrigh,s al cost of about $4,000.
The present prominence IF the GOV
ernment's new aviation field arose
first from the fact that the wizard
Wright. while primarily devofiag his
time and energies % teaching two
chosen army officers how In fly. Incl
dentally carried On interesting expert
ments in several lines and has broken
enough worlds records 10 last thu
average aviator lifetime. Wilbur
Wright and his pupils have on several
different occasions driven the sky
craft at greater speed than has been
attained by any other aeFnnaut in the
history Of the world: have made turns
with the machine In smaller circles
than Were heretofore dreamed posi-
BILE. have to their credit new exploits
in starting flights without the Use of
the usual starting mechanism. and
have successfully raced the cloud Clip
per against express trains ON the rail
road adjoining the aviation ground
and INDUCED in other novel expert
ments.
So much for the events that have
focused attention upon the slice of
farm land that has suddenly put the
hamlet of College Park. Md, on the
map. for the newspaper readers of
two hemispheres. Equally significant
are the prospective happenings that
are likely Ii give this locality even
greater prominence in future. II is
proposed that the government aviation
field. and such adjoining property a
may be necessary. shall be made the
scene Of the great international aHla-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
SCHOOL BOARD
DID NOT MEET.
In Called Session Saturday Owing to
Absence of Supt. Wright-WiII
Meet April 3.
WHEN A5OLiSHING SCHOOL
TRANSFER SYSTEM WILL BE
CONSIDERED.
Arter rearing Report BY Superinten-
dent Who Has Investigated the
System Under instructions of
Board.

The Parish School Board called ir
session last Saturday did not meet ow
ing to the absence of Supt Wrigh,
IN attendance upon the national con
vention of school superintendent in
Chlcago. The meeting has therefore
been postponed until the regular quar-.
terly date April 3, when the question
OF abolishing the school transfer svs.
tenn will be considered. There is a
strong disposition on the part of the
Board to do away with the transfer on
account OF the expense of operating
the system. Supt. Wright under in
structions of the Board has made a
very careful investigation of eyerv
route in the parish and has drawn up
his formal report which he will sub
NIT to the meeting in April. The re-
port will show carefully prepared data
including length of routes, distances
travelled by pupils, and ability of pa
irons to send children to school. etc.
ditions favorable for continuance of
the transfers or not has not been an
nounced, but the probability is that a
determined effort will be made to
abolish the system entirely. Presi-
dent F. R. Tolson is pronounced in his
opposition to continuing the wagon
cites longer and several members of
he Board share his opinion.
Supt. Wright returned from Chicago
saturday evening and reports a most
enjoyable and profitable trip. Over
hlrty delegates and representative
chool men from Louisiana were pres
mt at the Superintendents' Conven-
ion and State Superintendent Harris
nd Supt. " L. Roy of Avoyelles fig
red prominently in the proceedings.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
TEAC HERS INSTI-
TUTE TO Be HELD,
On Saturday, Mar. 13, and Will be the
First Session in Five Months.
superintendent Received.
NEW SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING
ADOPTED BY STATE BOARD
New Forms for Teachers MONTHLY Re-
ports Received-Matters of Inter
est to Be Discussed.

Supt. Wright has issued call for
a meeting of the parish Teachers In
stltute, Saturday, March 13 Owing to
| the confusion incident u00n a change
OF aimn' ,tratiOn tn Il" has not been =
session OF the Institute for five
months, and the meeting now called
VIII be the first under Supt. Wrigh. S
supervision. There will no doubt he a
large attendance and the work of nro-
fessional improvement auspiciorsly in
augurated.
In this connection it would be we'll
TO say that Supt. Wright has lust re-
celved the new system of accounting
adopted by the State Board which will
enable the Board to keep correct re-
cord of every business transaction
III any branch of the service. New
forms OF teachers monthly reports
nave also been received and possibly |
some explanation will be needed IN |
10 enable teachers to report correctly. |
This and other matters of interest will |
come up for consideration at the In
Stitute.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
VOTERS OF LAFAYETTE!

In casting your ballots to-day don't make the
mistake OF thinking that it only matter of choos
Ing TINS or that man. 1t is much more than that A
very important question has been put up to YOU bv
number of patriotic and public-spired citizens,
and it is:
Do you want factiona differences laid aside at
those times when union and harmony are most needed
for the good of the town? or
DO you want factona fights at EVERY elec-
ton to give you the privilege of choosing from one
factions nominees or the oher?"
Your decision to-day means great deal for the
future OF this town If you fail to elect the Combina
ton ticket in opinion you will make a serious
mistake, tor you will mark your disapproval Of prn-
cpe that should rule in the political affairs of our
town, and at the same time express condemnation Of
the efforts OF men who have been foremost in every
move for the good of Lafayette to further advance
its welfare
But elect the Combination ticket and Won will
encourage those and other good citizens to use their
endeavors and exert their best efforts to do for the
good OF the town and the welfare of its people
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
SCHOOL IMPROVE
MENT LEAGUE,
Formed by Patrons of the Mouton
Switch School. Officers Elected.

The patrons of the Mouton switch
public school, Miss Maria Ragna]
teacher, met last Saturday evening at
the School house and organized an i'm
provement league to advance the in
terest of the school and to assist the
teacher in her work. A number of
iaoles and gentlemen were present
ana much enthusiasm was manifested
Edmond Martin was elected presi-
dent; Gabe Martin, vice-president.
Pierre Doucett, second vice-president.
and Miss Ellen Martin secretarvt
treasurer. The league will meet
monthly and will no doubt accomplish
much for the progress and improve
ment of the school.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
Registrars New Desk

Registrar Mouton has installed in
his office a fine new desk, neatly ar
ranged for Systematically filing of his
books and papers. The desk is the
workmanship of Camille Broussard
and displays much mechanical inge-
nuity and artistic taste. Registrar
Mouton, now has all the books and re-
cords OF the office at easy command
and can give without delay any infor-
nation desired as to the registration.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
FARMERS CLUB
REGULAR MEETING,
Fair Attendance Present-Dr.
Stephens Explains Objects of
Club to New Members.
DiVERSiFiCATION AND INTELLI
GEM MANAGEMENT NEEDED
FOR SUCCESSFUL FARMING
Next Meeting Saturday Mar. 13, 8 o. m
members and Farmers Ear
nestly Invited to Attend.

A regular meeting of the Farmers
Club was held last Saturday evening
at the Industrial Institute with fair
attendance. DR.. Stephens opened
the meeting and explained theobiects
and plans of the organization for the
oehent or several new members The
prime importance of the farmers in
| social economy was impressed and
| the necessity for adapting improved
methods of culture and management
was urged. The Institute should be
a nucleus for a movement to improve
Iarm conditions generally and even
'uate IN the organization of a parish
talr, The experiments carried on bv
MT LIE. Perrin, under the US. Dent of
Plant industry would afford practical
demonstrations of great value to the
club and to all farmers who desire IN
progress and to succeed. The hoIl
Weevil compelled a resort to other
thah cotton crop for successful farm |
ing. While cotton may still continue |
10 be grown, diversification and intel |
llgent management were absolutely re-
quired under the changed conditions
Capt Buchanan drew attention to
an article that cotton could not he
raised profitably at ten cents a pound
but cited other authorities against
this conclusion.
Dr. stephens stated that the T.
department of Plant Industry had call
ed a meeting of its Louisiana agents
sometime this spring and a resolution
was adopted extending invitations to
ne government to hold the conven-
ion at Lafayette
Ii was resolved to meet again Sat
lrday. March 13, at three D. m. and
III earnest invitation be extended TO =.
MEMBERS and farmers to be present .
Vhen definite plans will be discussed :,
S 10 organization, etc, Mr.. Perrin will
e present and show some Interesting =
evelopments on his demonstration :,
arm near the school.
Several government bulletins on cot
On, boil weevil, etc, were distributed
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
Communication.

On last Saturday afternoon rumors
reached my ears to the effect that
mad refused to give parties electric
light service, but that l had had nv
own properties connected I'D with the
mains. At that time l did not accord
IL one 1nstant's consideration or Gre
dence. But to my great surprise this
morning a number of men have told
me that some one is industriously cir
culating that rumor in town, and 7
therefore feel that l am compelled to
take notice of the same, and l desire
hereby to publicly and positively
brand the rumor as false.
The facts are these: The Council
at its meeting Feb. 1, at which were
present c. o. Mouton, mayor: p
krauss, A. E. Mouton DR.. A. R. Ira.
man, Dr. A. G. Martin and myself, un-
instructed Supt. Muller of
the w. W. & E. L. plant to make no
more connections to the electric lines
as the plant was already overloaded
Under these instructions Supt Muller
and myself as chairman of the Water
and Light Committee, have been com.
peiled to refuse to connect any more
lights. But as light service had al
'eady been contracted for, for the
1iks Lodge and for my two houses
which had been contracted for in the
'arly part of January, and because the
esolutlon of the Council could not be
etroactive, Supt Muller has connect
q up the Elks' Lodge and nv two
ouses which had been previously con.
racted for.
o. B. HOPKINS.
Lafayette, La, Mar. 1, 1909.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
RICE CULTURE
IN SECOND Ward,
Fully $500 Acres to be Sown Abundant
Water Supply Obtained From
Deep Wells.
ACREAGE IN CORN, POTATOES
AND FORAGE CROPS INcREAs-
ED GREATLY.
Much Attention Paid Lately to Drain
age. Barring Unprecedented Floods
Bumper Crops Expected.

Through Mr.. Charles Burke of the
Second ward, it is learned that the
} culture of rice in that section has
been revived on account of the ravage
of the boil weevil and the practical de
struction of the cotton crop by the
pest. The acreage in rice this year
will over double that of last year and
Mr. Burke states that fully $500 acres
will be sown. A few years ago large
quantities of rice were raised in La
fayette parish, but owing to the depres
sion in the market the industry was
practically abandoned.
An abundant supply of water for ir-
rigatfon purposes is obtained by sink
ing deep wells and pumping, and there
are now at least a dozen wells down
with an average capacity of about 200
acres. In addition to the old wells
sunk by Messrs. Elias Spell, Cornelius
Spell. C. X. Bradford, Victor Lapine.
Joseph Guidry and Leroy Porter, new
wells have just been put down this
year by Messrs. Eek Laughlin, Voor-
HES Foreman, Baptiste Lagneaux,
Clarence Avant and A Leger
Mr.. Burke reports that farmers will
plant but little cotton this year and
that of improved variety. The acreage
IN corn, potatoes and forage crops
will be increased greatly and more at
tention given to the hog and hominy
side of the farm. Conditions so far
have been excellent and with their
deep rich soil the farmers of this
ward have most flattering prospects
for good crop. Much attention has
recently been paid to drainage canals
being dug and bayous and coulees
opened ana led out. Barring un-
zee e '':':' ';;':'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
feV5 f1VOII U
PHlLIBERT CROUCHET

The undersigned putting aside fac
Ilohal dlf1erences, offer themselves as
candidates for the offices of mavor and
councilmen of this town upon the fol
lowing platform:
We pledge ourselves to administer
the affairs of this town on a strictly
economical basis, and with that end in
view we believe the number of police
men should be reduced to four (chief
and three assistants) as this number
IN our Judgment is at this time suffi.
c1ent for the protection of the town
We pledge ourselves to reduce sal
aries of officers where the same is
consistent with public gold.
we are property owners unhamper.
ed by promises to any one and our in
dividual interest is closely identified
with the public. welfare, and if elected
Will discharge the duties incumben,
on us, fairly and impartially and with
out favor.
The choice of the people in the pri
marles for the various offices of the
town will be absolutely binding on us,
For Mayor:
J.P. P.>COLOMB
For Councilmen:
T. M. BIOSSAT.
CHAS. d. CAFFERY.
PIERRE GERAC.
o. B. HOPKINS,
P. KRAUSS,
WIN. MONTGOMERY.
CLIFTON l. YOUNG.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
Small Fire,

About 2 p. m. yesterday the roof OF
Geo. A. DeBlanc's house near the de-
pot was discovered on fire but was ex.
tinguished before much damage was
done by the use of the hose and fire
plug OF the A. E. Mouton lumber yard
Just across the street. An alarm was
sounded and the fire companies
responded, but fortunately
there was no need for their services.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
Badly Bitten BY Doo,

sunday morning Attorney R. w. Ell
ilott was badly bitten on his left hand
by vicious dog on his farm near La.
1ayette. The animal attacked a small
dog belonging to Mr.. Elliott who at.
tempted to intefere in the fight and
was severely hurt. The hand was
oadly iacerated and sevsra- 1ounds
are quiet deep. No serious results are
anticipated as Mr.. Elliott had prompt
medical attention.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
For City Collector.

L hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of City Collec.
tor, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary ordered for March >. prox.. and
II elected. pledge myself to a faithful
and conscientious discharge of every
duty incumbent upon the office. As
plring for this public trust. | fully
realize the responsibilities and obli-
cations assumed, and promise my fell
low citizens strict and earnest atten-
tion to every duty
Respectfully,
PHILIBERT CROUCHET.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
EDWIN CAMPBELL.
For Policeman.

hereby announce myself as candi
ior ponce officer subject to the Dem.
ocratic primary March ,, and resnect.
fuly solicit the support of my fellow
cltlzens. If elected | shall fully and
faithfully perform every duty devolv-
ing upon me and serve the nuh1io
welfare to the best of my ability.
HEBERT TRAHAN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
For Mayor.
TO My Fellow Citizens ::

TO My Fellow Citizens:
III announcing that, at the request
OF many friends, l am a candidate for
mayor at the approaching Democratic
municipal election to be held on
March 2, | feel some encouragement
Dy the liberal majorities you have al
| ways given me in the past elections
or this city. Regardless of all fac
tlonal sentiments, l have always been
elected; that fact by itself is indeed
encouraging to any candidate.
Economy is the general cry lust
now and something must simply be
done to satisfy this general demand of
the taxpayers; and it is up to Won
now, gentlemen. The time to act is
from now until the election is over.
Each and very one directly interested
is in duty bound to do his part and
exercise his free and independent
citizenship according to his own con-
viction.
Although it is my desire not to
make this too long, can not help to
say, that. as l Sc it, every child in our
midst ought to go to school, and to
that end in the future, I shall always
follow the same course that I have
taken in the past for the education for
the poor, like myself, or the rich; and
IN my own way l thank our present
mayor and many others for their no.
Die efforts for education in our midst
Finally, let the result be what if
nay, elected or not, l want if to be
strictly understood that you will al.
ways find me at the "old stand !"
eady TO fight with every inch of my
MANHOOD on behalf of the old town.
80 -. Yours to command,
G. A. MARTIN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
For Policeman.

l would respectfully announce nv
sell as candidate for police officer sub
Ject 10 the Democratic primary March
:, and if elected will perform nv du-
Ties TO the best of my ability. My
past record as an officer is the hest
guarantee of my sincerely.
d. J. VEAZEY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
For Collector,

Inc undersigned respectfully an
nounces his candidacy for reelection
as city collector subject to theDemo-
ed cratic primary. March 2. and
piedges faithful and conscientious
discharge of every duty devolving
upon him. Thoroughly qualified bv
training and experience with all the
details of city collections. I solicit the
votes of every Democrat.
A. j. LEBLANC.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
For City Treasurer.

respectfully announce myTSsindi-
dacy for the office of City Treas trer,
subject to the Democratic Primary
hXed FOR March , prox. Upon my
record as Treasurer for the past four
years. submit my claims to the pub
lie and solicit the support of the
voters. My past record as citizen
and officer in the community is the
best guarantee for future faithful
and efficient discharge of all duties
upon me.
a. L. CATLLOTET.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-03-02
Notice.

| take this method to ann ,a.s =.
my friends and the public in geAak
that | am candidate for deputyWa &
lice officer for this city. subject to i I
primary of March >.
L am running on my own merits al
am entirely independent of any ia,
ton. | solicit the public's support.
IRWIN MOUTON,
Better known as "Dida,' Mouton
Lafayette, La, Feb. ). 1909.