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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
LOUISIANA IS FIRST.
BIG Batieshlp Established Worlds Record
With l2.IRGh Gun.

Washington, D. O., Sept. 12.-By
making more than average Of two
hits per gun per minute, the battle
ship Louisiana has established what
her officers claim to be q worlds rec
ord for either smooth Of rough sea
water firing with 12-inch guns. The
record was made at the recent record
target practice just completed prior to
the battle practice now going on.
With the ship rolling and pitching
in the open sea and two targets
12x2I feet and 1000 yards distance,
the aft 12-inch turret OF the Louisi-
ana opened fire. Ont of sixteen
shots, sixteen hits we're made, eight
shots piercing each target. Lien
tenant Il. e. Kimmel Is the officer ID
charge of the turret.
The gunnerY crew having made
the record viii, it is expected, come
in for cash prizes, which will also 20
to the best record made BY each gun.
Lieutenant Kimmel was in the ord
nance class OF Rear Admiral Newton
ID. Mason several years ago and is
considered one of the great promis-
ing ordnance officers in the service.
According to latest reports re-
ceived the Vermont appears to have
captured the gunnery pennant at bat
tie practice. The Vermont led the
other vessels to begin night firing,
picking mp the targets BY search
lights and this ship has kept the
lead, although the scores have not
been checked up yet. The standing
before the night firing began was, 50
far as could be roughly calculated.
Vermont, Virginia, Louisiana, Ohio,
Georgia Connecticut, Minnesota, New
Jersey.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
The Devil.

Chicago, Sept. 1l.-Dressing in q
gown Of haming red with black trim
mings, to represent himself as the
prince Of the region of birthstone
and sulphur, burning incense and
making weird noises to brighten his
wife, were acts ascribed to Andrew
Blaes IN a bill for divorce fled by
Mrs. Blaes. While Mrs. Blaes and
her husband have lived in the same
house nine years, it is said that they
have occupied separate apartments.
Besides masquerading as the devil.
Mrs. Blaes says her husband once
erected a throne in her bedroom and
made her bow down and worship him.
All the time this ceremony was ID
progress, Mrs. BIaes asserts her hus-
band burnt red FIRE IN the room and
screeched like d fend.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
.COmmends Board of Equaliza-
ton.


Editor Glarion-All0w me through
the columns Of your valuable paper,
to commend the Board Of Equaliza-
ton, and especially our member, Hon.
Il. D. Estorge, of the 7th Districts,
or.their action in reducing the assess
ment 25 per cent On our bottom lands.
Nj. Estorge besides made a minor
ity report against an increase Of the
the assessment on timber lands; but
the majority report was adopted.
Our Board of Equalization was IN
favorabIy looked upon, and even crit
icized, during it's first year Of service,
but it's recent action in coming to the
assistance Of the farmers at this
time is appreciated.
Might it not be possible that the
Came and Fish Commission will some
day, if it is not already doing so,
render valuable service to She State
in the conservation 81 our game and
fish, Notwithstanding the criticisms
heaped upon it7 Therefore let Us
halt awhile and not be overzealous
IN ~eondeming these progressive meas
ures so badly needed IN onr State,
without giving them d fair trial
Is FARMER.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
FORMULATION Of Returns.
Police jury Room. ST. Landry Phi

Police Jury Room, st. Landry Parish
La September Tth, 1909.
Pursuant to authority in me vested
byHan ordinance adopted by the Police
Jury of this parish on May th Is09,and OF
the lawn such cases made and provided,
{ do hereby announce and publicly pro-
claim that at a special election held in
the LfAnse BIeu School District Num-
Der Two E2l of the Seventh Police Jury
Ward of the Parish of StL4ndry, bound
ed and described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the Southeast orn
OF section Nineteen Igl in Township
Five E5l South Range Two [2l East, run
mini North Three G3l miles, thence run
ming West Three and one-eighth E31Sl
miles to Bayou Des Cannes. thence
South along said Bayou TO the South.
West orn OF the property of Eraste
Veillon, thence running South One Ell
mile and TWenty-seyen chains TO
the Southwest corner of section twenty
four f24l, Township E5l South OF Range
One East, thence running East Four
4 miles to the place OF beginning said
special election having been held on
June 18th 1909 te take the sense of the
property tax payers of the said district
entitled to vote under the Constitution
and laws Of this State. on the question
of Ievying on all the taxable property
situated In said district d special tax of
Five [5] mills on the dollar per annuYa
for a period of (10l years beginning with
the year 1905; for the purpose Of acqufF-
ing school grounds and constructing
and equippsng thereon all such build
ings as may be necessary for the sue
cessful operation of a public school, the
title to which shall be vested in the
public, in pursuance to- law I'm such
ease as made and provided, and on the
question of the funding into bonds of
The proceeds of said tax in accordance
with Act No. 81 of the Acts Of the GEN
eraI Assembly of the State ofSLouisiana
for the year 1905, the vote stood as fol-
lows:
Number Of property tax Payers voting
for the levy OF said tax At
Assessed valuation of those voting for
the levy of said tax $327A 90
Number of property tax payers voting
against the leyy-of said tax none
Assessed valuation of those voting a.
gainst the levy of tax .sn none
Majority In number of those Yoting for
the levy OF said ~
Majority in value of those voting for
the levy OF said tax....s $332720 90
Number Of property tax payers voting
10 bond proceeds s.. ...s ~
Assessed valuation Of those voting TO
b0ld po0ceeds $3Z70 90
Number Of property tax payers voting
against bonding proceeds none
Assessed valuation OF those voting a.
gainst bonding proceeds mon
Majority in number OF those voting to
bond proceeds OF tax Az
Majority III value Of those voting 30
bond proceeds of tax S327z0 60
And 4 do further announce, proclaim
and pFomulgate, that inRsmurh al q
majority in number and vaIae of the
property tax payers of said district
voted in favor Of both questions sub
$50 - -
favorable to the levy Of said tax and ID
Eyorab1e to the funding into bonds of
the proceeds thereof.
W. ~. Clopton,
President, Of Police Jury OF Nc. Landry
Parish, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
Dangers 0f the Elr-

genealogical examination of the
p meg have turned out figures
. assoandiug and horrifying. Flies
Y COW stables have shown
EAU 9oooo0 bacteria per fly, while
Ales caught in the residences
3ere nearly a million on the
= saeh fly. The record, how
shat obtained be catching
lowering about a barrel of gar
laese files were calculated to
B ~ sSs about 100000 bacteria
IT'S ~ leet Of each individual insect.
eaase Of this that MANY COM
es. organizations, in the larger
y thls country have begun an
crusade which bodies iii for
aaY pests. -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

Miss Lucille Pavy is visiting in
Sunset, the guest Of Miss Guilbeau.
Miss Edith Mayer, after an ex-
tended visit to Asheville, N. CT, and
other summer resorts, has returned
home.
Hon. Harvey Campbell, Presi-
dent Of the Board of Commissioners
IF Election Of Evangeline parish, was
visitor to 0pelousas last Monday.
-Ducharme & Giron have opened
i short order restaurant in the pub
lie market. The veteran chef, Joe
Daeharme, is in charge of the cui-
sns. and the establishment is receiv-
ing . good patronage.
REV. Il. w. Lambert, Of New Or
Orleans, will occupy the pulpit Of the
Methodist church in 0pelousas to-
morrow, Sunday, Sept. 10.
Rev. A. w. Turner, Of 0pelousas.
viii preach at Pine Prairie Thursday,
September %, at 5 p. M, and will be-
gn revival services in Vile Platte on
September 26. The public is cordially
invited to attend these services.
Those who have been attending
the Academy Of the Immaculate Com
ceptioH and have returned to resume
thelr studies are: Misses Orpha
aelancon Of Rayne; Matte Daigle,
Ghurchpoint Eliza and Elodie Hebert
g Port Barre, and Belle Dimmick, of
Shuteston.
Mi. Anthony Lambert, one Of
0~pslousas bright and deserving
yaung men, has returned to resume
ls studies at the Louisiana State
University
MI. Jos. Bordelon, who was
5lfeken with appendicitis last Satur-
NJ, - DONG very we'll, and it is not
usleYed that it will be necessary to-
psfIerm an operation on him. The
sa.ion hopes to see him well and out
ssain soon.
-Dr. Jos. P. Saizan leaves for New
leF5 On September rs. He goes I'd
company his daughter, Miss Josie
sslza1 to Miss Mason's finishing
saoel at Tarry-on-the-Hudson
sss York, one Of the most famous
ssa0ols tor girls in the United States.
Judge Willie Dejean, Of Plaque
llss Point, was in 0pelousas Tuesday.
sage Deiean says that it is possible
false cotton Notwithstanding the
sa seeyil He planted a small acre
e Rlls year, but fertilized and eul-
800 Y carefully, with the result
" VIII make a bale to the acre.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
PromulgatIon 81 Resurns.
Police Jury Room,
St Landry Parish, La.

AA4s AVg&e
Pursuant To authority IN me vested
by an ordinance adopted by the Police
Jury of this parish oil June 18th, 1903,
aud Of the law ia such eases made and
provided, I do hereby and
publicly proclaim that at a special elee-
ton held iH that portion which lies
within the bounds OF the Parish of ST.
Landry Of the Bayou Boeuf School Dis
tfict Numper Thirty -one f3Ig composed
Of territory taken from the Parishes of
ST. Landay and Avoyeiias, and further
described as follows, to-wit: Begin 1T
81. w. corner Of q. E.M ofSection q, 4
q. ST., RE. I'M the Parish Of Ayoyelles
thence running due Sonsh az miles to|
the s.. ~. orner OF 81. f. Of Section
u, r. ; s., R.2 q. in the Parish Of st.
Landry; thence due East AZ miles to y.
D. corner 0f O. u. of Section ~, Il 3
S.. R.3 81, in said Parish of st. Landry;
thence due North AZ miles to the 1T. II.
eornerof Section O. T.2S4 R.8 E.i iii the
Parish og AvoyHiiess thence due West
aleng section line 70 the point of begin
aing, the territory embraced within
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
DR.. Lewis Locates Here.

DR.. 3. E. Lewis, Graduate
Veterinary Surgeon, Is now located
in 0pelousas, with Office and hospital
at a. M. Haas Stable.
pr. Lewis begs to announce to the
people Of st. Landry that he win By
here permanently and will be prepared
to attend and treat all diseases pecu
liar to all domestic animals and i've
stock of every description.
Being q native IF ST. Landry and
familiar with local conditions. he is
especially able to cope with the
and disabilities of live stock
throughout Southwest Louisiana.
Day Phone 85. Night Phone 202.
sep43t.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

this district being ak square mfless
said special election having been held
on July 18th, 1869, to tak8 the sense cE@
the property tax payergof said school
district entitled to vote under the Con-
stftution and laws Of this State, who re-
side within that portion OF said district
which lies within the b0nnds of the
Parish Of ST. Landry and are qualified
to vote therein a6 such electigns tho
question Of IeyyEnK q special tax "a
Five i59 mills Cd TIE doIfaF per aanUna
Tor b period Of TIN {ID1 years Begin
ming with the year 1908, on all the TAX
able property I'm the said district Iykng
within the bUunds0 Of the Parish GER
Landry said tax To be for the purpose
Of acquiring school grounds in said dis
tficts and also for the purpose af COM
sGructing and equipping thereon y eaf.
tral school buildings and Als8 fog the
purpose OF providing and doing such
other things a. may be necessary fn
school development In said distfiet te
title to ali o9 which property shall Be-
vested in the public in pnFsuaEGa to
law In such cases made and provided s
and on the question of gnnd8ng Into
bonds the proceeds o4 said tax III TO-
c0rdauee with Act No. Muf the Aets Of
the General Assembly Of the state "
Louisiana for the year 1906 slae vote
stood as folloWss
IA 9EEA RA4GLE
voting for the levy of said
tax
Assessed valuation of thoss y0t~
ing for the levy OF said sax 1900
Number Of property tax payers
voting against the levy ok
aasu ~
Assessed valuation OF those vot-
ing against sha levy Of said
~
voting for the levy Of said
tax sss.s 81
Majority I'd value of those vot-
ing for the levy of said laxS1BES900
Number of property tax PAYERS
voting 70 bond proceeds 5
Assessed valuation 1T those vets
ing to bond proceeds ss. SI4s584se0
Numbero Of property tax payers
voting against bonding pro-
eeeds
Assessed valuation of those yot-
ing against bonding pro-
Majority i'll number Of those
voting Cd bond proceeds of
tax q
Majority In value OF those vot-
lug To bond proceeds af taxSIfs12900
And i dofurther Announce. proclaim
and promulgate, that inasmnch as d
majority in Number and III value Of the
property tax payers OF that portion 0f
said district which lies within the
bounds of the Parish of st. Landry
voted ia favor OF both questions aEb
miEted, the result ok said election is
favorable t0 the levy nf said tax IL shat
portion of said district, and IS favor
able 10 The fuadfng INTO bonds 81 the
proceeds thereof.
W.. n. GT0PTDN,
President Police Jury of ST. Landry
Parish La
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
PICTURE OF COOK
BEFORE The IN
QUESTION.
Gable to Washington Post.

GaDle 60 washington PosG.
Staff correspondents Of London pa
pers now in Copenhagen wire vivid
descriptions Of the trial Of Dr.. Cook
before q jury Of fifty representatives
Of the worlds press At the Phoenix
Hotel. One writer says:
He had just returned from a re-
ception of Princess Marie at Berns-
torf castle through a crowd Of surg
ing, cheering people. He had been
received by the king, feted at the
American legation, and treated with
homage given a warrior returning
from his ~conquesta, and now there
was something pathetic in the fact
that he was called upon TO prove his
claim as the greatest explorer the
world has ever known.
II could almost fancy the shades
of Cabot, Franklin and Andre stand
ing with folded arms behind the little
man as he spoke quietly in his curious
American draWl, tinged by years in
the Arctic with a Scandinavian accent.
We seemed to be making history, and
behind the greatness Of it there wal
something g~rotesque.
Here was q maj whose name will
live as long as the world last ar
raigned like a prisoner in the dock,
charged with discovering the North
Pole. For an hour he was submitted
to a searching cross examination.
For an hour be sat answering lues-
tons with a map Of the Arctic regions
spread before him, tracing his adven-
furious journey with bis fofefnger
from his last glimpse of land to the
great Ice desert. He smiled indul-
gently now and then, as if he pitied
our incredibly, but never once did he
decline TO answer questions, and they
we're put to him bodily and directly.
It was a trial Of veraeity. Dr.. Cook,
with his back to the wall, was fight
ing I'd convince d world De unbelievers.
"0ne picture will ever remain with
me out Of to-day's record, the picture
Of a little sturdy man with dreamy
gray-blne eyes that seemed to vision
the desolate days, what had been .
trim fair mustache stumbling his upper
lip, and a strong firm chin now shorn
Of beard. A very ordinary catalogue
Of q mans features. but that is the
most remarkable thing about him.
He is just a man Of the type you see
every day. II there u anything per
aistent ii his Individuality it is those
haunting eyes, the eyes Of d man who
has looked far on the empty horizon.
He turned this way and that, replying
like a witness giving evidence before
q royal commission.
'Dr. Cook conyinces one BY bis
plain, matter-of-fact way of speaking
Sincerity is the keynote Of his per-
sonaIity. / have spoken with him
several times. There is nothing Of
the braggart about hin. he belongs
TO the supermen Of today-the Shae
kletons, the Bieriots and the men
who are carrying on the great tradi-
lions, not Of nations, but Of all man
kind.
I felt-I think all felt-that the
verdict 81 the Copenhagen jury was
quite unanimous as to the discovery
Of the pole
Contestants IN the Tournament
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
GHERIFFs SALE.
CHALLoNER co.
vs.
NIGH RUTLEDGE LBR. 3 MIG. co.
No. Is47s, 18th Judicial District Court, ST
Landry Parish. La.

No. Is47s, 18th Judicial District Court, st.
Landry Parish. La.
BY virtue OF a writ of deri facfas Isl
sued sui OF the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court, in and for the parish of ST..
Landry. IN the above entitled and numbered
suit, and to me directed, ! have seized
h will oner for sale. at public sue
ton, for cash, to he last and high
est bidder, at the front door OF the
Court House OF st. Lands5 parish, at opel
ousass La, on
Saturday, Get. 8, 1909
property to-Eit.
Latin machinery. consisting of one heavy
and saw 70. 5. Lath mill with saws ac-
-companging I'm n combined lath
binder trimmer both with
T~erms-Cashs
septls-4t ne. b SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
AZ Yhe New Lacnmhe.

The new Lac0mbe Hotel viii again
serve special supper on Sunday eve
ming from $50 ID p. b. Price IT'S
cents.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
gonteslanLs d the TouEaamanI

To BE given Oh Sept 18th sooald ap
ply at once 70 I'D. Quirk, Chairman,
for admission to the contest he will
give all necessary information as to-
costumes and rules. sep I8-It
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
Grand jury.

Drawn BIZ the Jury Commission, at
OpeIonsas, on Thursday, September 16,
1909 to serve for six months, beginning
with the week Of Monday, October III
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

WANUW TUsEDU AUMNBs
No, Probate Docket District Court Par.
ish of st. Landry La,
Whereas. Laura Young and husband,
Joseph W. Young, or Saint Landry
parish. have applied by their petf-
ton TO be appointed joint administra-
tors ofth6 above entitled and numbered
estate.
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given
to all parties interested to make opposi-
ton to said appointment, to Gle same in.
writing, In my office In Opei0nsas, within
ten days from the date ofthIs notice.
YVES ANDREP0NT.
sept1s.2t Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

whereas, Jules BeEttnot, of saint
Landry parish, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator OF the above
named estate;
NoW therefore, notice is hereby given to
allparties interested to make opposition to
saidappointment, to fIe same III writing in
my INC in 0pe1ousas within ten days from
the date Of this notice.
YVES ANDREPONT,
septIs-2t CLERK OF Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

The owner is hereby notified to come for.
ward, pay costs, and take animal away.
LEOPOLD GAUDCHAUX,
septI5-5t Big Cane, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BAEE
OF MELVILLE. Ia

--- EG7
Report furnished State Examiner OF
state Banks at the close of business
IN SAINT I IQ0Q
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

FOR RENT.-Store building,
Landry street, next to Going's saddle
shop. Joe Landau. sept1I-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
or ADMINISTRATION

STATE OF EMARIL AGUILLARD. dec'
widow Joseph Young.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18

Takap I'm By the undersigned, at Big
w Cane, n beef, black n white
spotted. upper slope and underbif In n
ear. and crop and hole in other. Branded
about thus
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-09-18
. DEMONSTRATION NOTICE.
$50 oF JosEPH BoUpREAu.

-. Probate Docket District Court. par
Ish. of ST. Landry La.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1909-09-25
From Douglas International. }

The appointment of Ed GrIndell as
secretary of the Douglas chamber OF
commerce and mines, should meet
with the hearty approval OF all VINO
desired to see competent and ener
geuc booster in that position. Mr..
Grinden is fuii ii enthusiasm ana
faith concerning the future OF Doug
las; he has resided in Douglas most
of the time for tiYe years and has
homestead north of the city. As
the secretary OF the cnanDer OF
commerce and mines he will be able
to accomplish TAIL that should be ex-
pected of a man in that position I'M
less his friends underestimate his a
b1lity in that. line of work. Mr.. Grin
dell, as secretary, however, will need
the support of all our business men
in making the success of the cham
Der full and complete. Boards of oil
rectors and secretaries may be ever
so eager to do things for the city,
out without the cooperation of the
business men and properly owners
they cannot accomplish the null mea-
sure of success. We bespeak for M.
Grinden the good will and assistance
of the people OF Douglas.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1909-09-25

not; What would Mary say, he won
ders, and for her sake, and a little be
cause he'd hate like sin TO be caught
red-handed or barefooted in so boy
ish an act, he keeps on his .tans'
Finally he unscrews his hose after a
full hours dalIiance.
Is he a creature of eommiseration,
think We, ye mournful-tic!ngs bearers?
II his are days of labor. are not his
nights nights of rest? He sleeps
home. of course. Where7 oh. any
where that there may be a breath of
air. From the roof to the cellar he
may bunk" and no one say to him
nay. II he is doing foolish thing. -
1t is his affair. That cold that he
might catcL" viii be his cold; there
fore, pillows in glad hand, robed
breezily, he wends his peaceful way
en- route for con.for and the land O.
Nod.
Finally he is snoring. and-per-
chance dreams of Mary. or of Martha,
or Of that gold-laden ship that is soon
coming in. or some other dream of the
happy srass-widower
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1909-09-25

j, tons of living are Christians, regard
less of whether they believe IN the
divinity OF Christ. lie asserts that
Christianity. instead of nagging. de
Ginning. mas permeated all classes
and that 1t is more powerful today
than ever before. He defines Chris
tianlty as religion of service. not
of faith.
The transformation from a relig-
Ion OF forms and prescribed member
ships to an acting. living. puisating
religion embodied in the lives of the
worlds inhabitants. is declared to De
not a thing of the indefinite future,
but already under way
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1909-09-25
The Summer
Grass
Whoever
By Mfuna Thomas Antrim

Copyright. by J. B. Lippincett Co.
The joys of the w!feless, childless
summer-husband have been but half
chronicied. After Mary and little
Mary and little Johnnie have been
safely transported to their appointed
summer-home, what of our hero?
Weeps he? Goes he hence straight
way to his home to gaze sadly at
rooms that echo" no more with
Childish laughter" Tears he his
locks, or heaps he ashes thereon?
Not SO. He goes as the crow flies
exactly where the spirit moves him.
Metaphorically he throws time to the
dogs. and his chest expands with the
Joy Of living.
Meanwhile he tells himself that,
having pleased his family, he has
earned the right to please himself
which means?- 1t depends upon the
man. There is, as we all know. a
very caddish sort of grass-widower
who palms himself on as a bachelor
and goes on his way callousIy. tramp
ling down honor and Boosting OF
SCdlFS- WIN ullu We nave nOiuiuE
to do. Our sort is the man who is
manly. and who is going to have a
good time at no ones expense save
his own.
Man is lover of things edible. and
so the grass-widower ksgins his good
time by good breakfasting. He foTti-
fies the inner man" in so satisfying
a manner that his countenance fairly
beams, for he has eaten those things
that his palate has long craved. things
that they never have at home"
His conscience gives him a little
prick when he remembers why his
thrifty Mary does not serve costly
delicacies. fit only for plutOcrat, to
family of seven. However. he has
enjoyed his tisbit and thinks no more