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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27


Thus spoke Hon. William s.. Bennett.
Congressman from New York. IA 4
speech before Congress recently, aayo-
calling parcels post, which Mr.. Pulo
opposes, and Mr.. Bailey advocates.
Mr.. Bennett charges thatit Is 8 cues.
ton OF the express companies 81 ex-
horbitant charges, versus parcels post
atmoderate charges.
&c points clearly that the parcels
most would not be detrimental 10 the
country merchants, but on the contrary
would be an advantage Customers
could deal exclusively with their mer-
chants. Postage would be cheap. aMr.
Merchant, have you 8 certain grade of
Sikh" would ask the customer. "No,
madam, bat we can geti Il here for you
tomorrow, atno extra COST would re-
Div Mr.. Merchant.
He could do that. But under the
present express charges, he could noa,
because II would cost him IS cents OF
more to get a package from New Or.
leans. whereas under the parcels poel
1t would cost him eight cents.
Mr.. Puio is admittedly 3 corporation
lawyer-he admits IL himself. He rep
reaents railroads and oil companies and
express companies, The railroad com
panies receive half OF the net earnings
of the express companies. So 1t il
natural that he should oppose parceiI
most for two reasons: First, thaEit vii
interfere with the railroads, In that j
viii reduce the earnings OF the expires
companies, and therefore OF the rail
roads, and secondly, because he Is tn,
attorney of express companies, ant
parcels post will reduce the earning
of the express companies.
This is not o harsh view of looking .
it.
1T ID poor lawyer that will not lool
to- the interest of his clients.
Congressman Bennett shows tbs
every European country has parcel
post, and that it is universally approve
IN the old country. "Recent inyestigs
tions and revelations have shown tina
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
BIG BAILEY MEETING
At MANSURA, AVOY-
ELLES PARISH.
Neighboring Parish Showing
UnmistakaDle Loyalty to
st. Landry Man.

Mansura, La, Aug. 20.-A meet
ing of 500 people was held at the
Mansura High School to hear Hon.
James ]. Bailey, candidate for Con-
gress. Dr.. 7. A. Roy called the
meeting to order, after which he
called on DR.. H. ]. seiss to intro
duce Mr.. Bailey.
DR.. Siess, in his Introductory, re-
marked that for the past eight years
it has always been the custom to
support MIR. Pujo, but in this cleo
ton the people of the Third Ward
of the Parish Of AvoYelles, thought
best, and we're going to give their
support and assistance to Mr.. Bailey.
The applause given Mr.. Bailey was
enthusiastic. Mr. Bailey said Re was
proud to be IN AyoyelIes, and prin-
cipally at Mansura. Two years ago
when he aspired for Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor, he had received q very iatter-
ing vote in the Third Ward Of Ayoy-
elles as he had in other wards Of the
parish. Mr.. B-iley asked how Mr..
Pujo could serve two masters, The
people and the corporations? Mr.
! Puio, he said, had left his seat il
Congress to prosecute the case o
: the Sulphur Company vs.. the Parisl
Of Calcasieu, bY which the Parish Q
CaIeasieu had lost $4,000 in taxa
!, ton and had to close three Of he
y schools.
Before closing he translated hi
Il speech into French, this being
Freneh-speaking community. 4
thanked the ladies for their preseDe
le and asked them to have their hui
bands to vote for him, as he wa
sure, with che ladies' help, he woul
be elected.
The spacious auditorium was bea'
A
tifully decorated with flowers AZ
ferns. and on the speakers star
was a Bailey picture surrounded !
10 ferns and evergreens. On it was u
y inscription, Our Choice"
Mr.. Bailey will carry this box
we'll as the parish by . heavy vol
Mr.. Bailey leaves tomorrow !
Moreauyille and B~ordelonVille.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
Pointed Paragraphs.

Did zen ever hear q married man
coax bis wife to sing for him?
Some people who are out for q
good time haven't time to be good.
The mopopolist doesn't believe that
competition is the life Of trade.
When money talks the only thing
it says to most Of US is good by"
Some people claim a lot Of credit
for planning things they never expect
to do.
Everybody is firmly convinced that
~retribution will overtake the other
fellow.
Yes, the world is growing wiser
thanks TO the trust and legislative in,
vestigations.
But the one good thing yon dit
yesterday is worth a dozen thing
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27

Little Wee had been brought up to
be polite, and not to interrupt when
there was company unless it was very
important. He always remembered
this and kept very quiet. One day
there were visitors who talked and
stayed and stayed, until poor little
Wee was tired. He wished them to
go. not for anything would he'let them
see this.
All Of a sudden he thought Of a
nice plan that his mother and father
knew when he was too little to spell
and they did not hurt bis feelings.
So in a little pause in the ladies' talk,
Wee said, in his prettiest way;
Mother, please can't we be a-Eo-n-e?'
And all the visitors laughed and kiss
ed him goodbY, and gave him his
good mother all to himaelf.-Youth's
Companion.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27


"The effect Of the business of
catalogue houses on the BUSH
ness of the merchants fa I'll
Jdges and small towps has
been greatly exaggerated BIZ
Interested parties and uared-
s0RiRg people. NATURALLY
enough the cypress companies
hare been at The bottom Of the
Increment to eraggerate the en-
fuenre of the catalogue houses
and doubtless hare fuYnished
the greater part of Ma money
that has grett paid certain ag5-
tators and officials to maintain
this ns0renlent.o
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
WITH The WITS
1SIRN0NRNNNN

A match has a head but no face.
A watch has a face but no head.
A river has a mouth but no tongue,
A wagon has a tongue but no mouth
An umbrella has ribs but no trunk,
A tree has a trunk but no ribs,
A clock has hands but no arms.
The sea has arms but no hands.
A rooster has a comb but no hair,
Al rabbit has hair but no comb.
Odd, isn't it?-Boston Transcript.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
LOUISIANA PRESS
Sgy69gsSN

o+vitbstondin The fact that we
have practically at our DOORS esS Pnanti-
salt in the world, in the
tias vel this eitv received, during =
Dast month six cars of salt, ~
dealers here from Ohio. lrstsm
something was wrong Wlth ~ ssftin
somewhere. We have the Difin I'M
the world and we are IN the
mense quantities to all paris - that
country while we are using I 81 aad
can not he better after helnR lran.
1000 miles to reach us. we aIs tben
nino the hest for n cheaper salt ahu ~,
paving the freight. This y saaI <
backward for all parties cot'
New Iberia Iberian.
Hon. John n. Michel for goyeIllo nsnt
Hon. Thomas G. Barrett for ilensss dis.
governor. Is one OF the "s,a' sstcbel
cussed in Baton Rouge. Il see.
has made an h%onorable Teeolu ard
retary Of state, and has Hhhlosetion 81
Enthusiastic friends In every SUE Mn,
the State who will gladly FnPpood II he
Mr.. Barret ii equally poptllat c.rfainly
makes the race, will aimee
be eIected.-Monroe NeWso
Our fields are full of corn, turnip.
nuts, potatoes. sugar cane aha and
and fbe woods are full Of cate snf
hogs. We have some cattle also VIA Iss
We feel safe from staTyatlea5,d com
section can beat it?-Wlnnh
rade.
There is no doubt about Mns,,ah iii
g grain that will grow al LIT, Louis
hill regions OF Centraiand Noai ran b
lana. II has been grown aaasreds 8
grown again, and there are hu,s IN tia
old chips all through tae eosn e3n Ii
can show you exactly
done.-Colfax Chronicle.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
the division will be announced as soon

the DIVISION VIII De auhOhleeU as sOOH
as possible.
XIX. The commander hopes that the
Louisiana Division viii turn out IN
larger number than ever before and
make d reunion at Opelousas 8 spleen
did gathering, where we will be able TO
grasp the hands Of our dear old COM
Tades and look into each others eyes
and talk over the trials and hardships
of forty-fiye years ago. Come, my COM
rades, meetus at Ope!ousas once more,
which for many of us may be our last
meeting, until we all answer roll call,
after we have CROSSED over the river
and rest under the shadow of the trees
By order of
THOS. J.SHAFFER,
Major General Commanding,
Louisiana Division. u. @. V.
{ofieial) l.. III. GARDNER, Adjutant
General and Chief Of STAFF.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
Onelousas Institute.

The forty-frst session Of the Opel
ousas Institute viii begin on Monday,
Sept. 5, 1910.
After thanking my friends for Their
patronage in thu past, | sincerely de-
sire q continuance Ct same.
Very respectfully,
MRS. N. NJ. HAYES.
Aug. 18th, 1910.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27

70 those who have horses. mules,
or other animals. needing medical at
tentioD. DR.. j. o. Richardson, D. Z.
s., offers his services.
Office and residence on Landry
street, near Mercantile Go. Phone
258.
Prompt attention. Skilled service.
DR.. j. o. RICHARDSON.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
cIiERtFf"s SALE.
EDWARD NJ. BoAGNI
VS..
J.B. stage
1905 10Th judicial district Court,
Parish OF st. Landry ia.

Parish OF 81. A48AtF9 tstsAs
by virtue OF a writ Of seizure and sale IS.
sned out OF the Hon. 18th Judicial DlstrlcI
Corr M and for the Parish ogSt. Landry in
the above entitled q md numbered n snlt tan and TO 2
ME directed, / have seized anu VIII 9lLer loF
ana highest bidder. at the front door Of
the Court louise Of 81. Landry parish, ID
| the CITY of O~pelnusas. La. on
saturday. Aug 9OIh, 1910,
at1fo'ciocg d m tine following described
property, to-wit:
a certain lot or strip OF ground situated
In tho City OF O~pelousas y. landry PaTisn,
Ia. having d front on Main street OF thirty
fsll feet eight Isl inches by 9 depth between
parallel lines OF one hundred 2 sixty.
nine u69l feet six inches %. together wife
the store building and warehouse thereon
lsaia properly is bounded north ny proP'
rY SandoZ KNOWN as the OpesousasGourle!
omcel, cas-. by Main strsst ana YestpI
Terms-Tob be sold on ~ months bond.
I1vf6-6t MI. III. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
5 Of s doses 1855. will cure any
cases of Chill and Fever. Price 25e.
june 4 3-mo.
Amendment 10 Charter.
State Of Louisiana,
Darssb ~ lf Ian

N4lott# VA 1917 p
ON this 22nd day OF June, A. ID, 1910,
before me the undersigned authority,
neraonaIIy came and appeared, john I'll.
HarmAnson. who, after being duly
sworn. saws. / am the Secretary OF the
BOARD OF Directors, Of the Avogeiies,
Palmetto GGuIf r. II. CO., and IS such
/ hereby certify, that on the 9th day Of
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27


March, Al. d, 1910, At the city Of Opel
ousas, the doniciSe Of said Company, ~
a stockholders meeting OF said Com
pany duly convened, section d BIT
article three, Of The chartefof the Ayoy-
elles, Palmetto IS Gulf Il. Il. co. was
amended, and SO amended, adopted, ID
as to read as follows: TO locate, coa-
struct, purchase. own cooperate y Fail-
road, with one 81 more tracks, with
suitable %turnOuts, side tracks, SPURS and.
switches, with such guage n con-
struction, and upon such courses or
route as the company may select from
o point st or near 0peIousas, or atoK
near Port Barre, in the Parish OF Sss
Landry, State III a4ouisiatia, through
Palmetto and within d quarter Of 2 ntle
of tho present depot OF the Tx p ~ Ks
Co, in said parish, through the eighth
ward and the town OF p8aueheYA1te, In
the parish OF AvoyelleH, and 10 such
other points 90 the colnpany may de-
termine,
Til faith whereof. enc said appaaEer
signs hereto on the day and dste afore-
said, in the presence OF y Nan and ~.
r. Yeagie. competent witnesses, ana me
Notary, after due reading eli the whole
John 81. Harmans0n.
Secretary A. r ~ St. &. q Go'
Witnesses:
J.J. NafE,
E.P. Veazie.
Z III - *
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27

It is told of Gambetta that once.
when in the heyday Of his power,
when he went to some agricultural
department. to GUST a reaetionary can
didate in favor of one Of his friends,
he inquired about the agriculturists'
wants. I'VE are sadly in need Of
rain" came the answer. I'll see
about it when I get to Paris pro.
missed Gambetta. And his listeners
believed in his promise. The rain
came down in torrents a day or twt
after, and when the reaotionary can
didate presented himself he wa
h3oted at, Let your party do a
much for US as Gambetta and We9
elect you" they said.-Kansas Cit
Star.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27
g.. II. pAVY
Notary Public
SIC 81 LonIsiana.

Parish OF St. LaFU9Es3
/ hereby certify that the within ana
foregoing IL d true and correct COPY OF
original Act No. 68I52, 0u file and oS
record in my office liz miscellaneous
Book, No 1, page Oft date June
1915.
Witness my hand and saai of ONCE 2
Q~peiousaa, ia. this 8i. day Of June
III, 191a.
fsaall LA. SANDOA,
Jy2-6t by Clerk 10th judi Dist "a la
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-08-27


4 ask for leave to print Lucille
as a part Of my remarks said the
new congressman.
What has that got to do with
your speech on the hog industry r
inquired a floor leader.
Nothing. But the young people
of my district want me to send 'em
some good poetry to read evening" -
What's this hear about Casey?'
asked McGinnis.
He's been trying to asphyxiate
himself said OReilly.
"G'wan! What did he dor
He lit every gas JET in the house
and sat down and uaited."-Every
bo4y's Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
CYCLISTS COLLIDE.

on Saturday evening while intently gathering news for the local paper. l.. w Coombs. whe was riding a wheel, ran into James Copland. carpenter. who. equally intent on matters of busi- ness. was coming from the opposite di- rection. Both gentlemen were riding at brisk pace when their bicycles met and the handles Of the wheels ln- terlocked. throwing both men to the ground with a great deal of force. When each had recovered from the force of the shock and made 2 nasty examination of the .bruses and cuts they had each sustained, they made a binding compact that they would each appear in person before the council al it's next regular session and introduce a bill providing for the compulsory us ing of bicycle lamps by all who ride after dark While neither of the gen tlemen were seriously injured both got severe shaking up and both had their arms and lower limbs badly scratched
 Their bicycles were found still inter locked and both had several spokes broken out of the wheels.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
Digging of French
 :. Being Pushed
The New Compressor for Gas Plant in
 Place.

 The preliminary work d-n the new gas plant has been pushed so rapidly and vet so quietly that almost before most of the local residents were. aware.-0f it the trench which is to hold the Irfpe which is to connect with Tempe has been dug d half mile west from the site Of the companv's plant. and south on CriSmon street another half mile, the workmen yesterday making the turn west along the road which the line is to follow to the normal town The pipe which is to be laii in this trench will carry the gas under high pressure to the consumers of the lat ter place. and is two inches in diame- ter and made of galvanized iron. Each length will be tested under a pressure Of over a hundred pounds to ths square inch before it is put in place. The heavy compressor with which the test is to be made and which when the plant is completed will force the gas under high pressure. was put in place and connected with an electric motor yesterday. As soon as the work on the trench for the pipe line is well un- der way. operations will be begun. in Mesa So that the installation of the gas may be commenced in the two cities about the same time.
 The company has under "onsidera ton the purchase of a heavy delivery wagon and horse which will be used
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
The Watcher in the Desert Motto: To See the Sunrise; to Greet the Coming Good.
 SHARlOT M. HALL.

SiXty-three years ago the 2Sth day of February was fought most pie turesque battle in which the fate of
 Whatever may be the right or wrong with the War with Mexico our first war of occupation" it's lines of march were the trails over which the makers of the statc-to-be were destined to pass. and it was for the most part men returning from this war service who spread the story of the wonders and probable wealth of the country among the people of Illi- nois and Indiana and Missouri and Texas and started southwestward the daring pioneers so soon to be follow ed by the rush of the gold seekers into California
 It was as part of the invading army that Colonel St. George Cooke trailed his Mormon Battalion" across what is now southern Arizona. making the first wagon road from Santa Fe to Tucson, over which many a company of argOnauts was soon to pass, but his only battle in Arizona was far from heroic. though it may have been picturesque.
 He has recorded that in the San Pedro valley his command was routed. horse. foot and wagon trains. by a herd of wild bulls-shaggy and fierce tempered remnants of the Spanish herds of mission days.
 Some one of his men. hungry for fresh beef. let fly an ill-aimed bullet which little more than burned the hide of one old renegade.
 The swift result was a sored and dying trooper. stampeded teams, and an army winded by a nasty retreat to the mesa and respectfully conced- ing the mesquite bottom 10 a skirmish line of believing wild cattle.
 But the march of Colonel Doniphan into Chihuahua was the most pictur- esque campaign of the whole var His command of about nine hundred men was made up of trappers, scouts,
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01

His fist and shouts: Now. rangers, l. Sweep the Vermin from their den,"
 Barred with a rain washed sullcy the
 hill slopcd up before us: \ dcep-worn trench too wide too
 leap and like to cost us dear Just on it's brink We halted: broad
 wings were lowering OCT us An omen, Look, The eagle" up- rose a mighty cheer. With one wold charge we crossed the gulch. half on our comrades
 shoulders.
 And. the great bald eagle leading,
 stormed up the rocky hill: Their grape went wide below us and
 crashed among the boulders. And when our rifles spoke them
 back the beaten guns were still. We scared them from their cover. We sent the peons flying: We turned on them the cannon they had not wit to fire; What way the battle led us was strewn with dead and dying; And We heaped their gaudy trap
 pings to feed the funeral pyre. one knee around the saddle horn. half
 lounging in his saddle. Sat Doniphan and whistled as he - whittled carelessly; Shaping a cedar splinter to a rough turned wooden paddle: With nay compliments to Trial for
 his pirate flag" said he. The flag was torn and trampled and
 the threats that cried. No
 quarter"
 Were silent on the bloody field or
 sulIen in defeat; The ropes they'd cut to bind our
 hands We cut again still shorter. And we bound the fleeing strasglers
 as we caught them in retreat. Back on the road where late they
 came with pomp and jest and
 laughter.
 They fled-the governor leading-to
 Chihuahua's very gate: And in their gay-decked carriages our
 rangers followed after. Or on their prancing horses rode
 down in martial state. What spoil was ours for taking: bread and corn and sheep and
 cattle.
 How the 'GrinGo beSGars' feasted on
 the feast the dons had spread. And the priest Ortiz who cursed us
 and reviled ns through the battle Was left to scare the vulturcs and
 say masses for the dead. We had three score captured cannon
 guns and gun mules all to-
 gcthcr:
 Our saddle bags were heavy with
 peso and doublOOn; We had brides silver studded and
 carved of Spanish leather Ah. well we turned the tale of them
 that boasted all too soon And well we cheered the eagle till the
 hills above us thundered; We set the old cathedral bells to
 peal triumphantly: And in the gray old plaza-whilc our
 prisoners scoffcd and won
 dercd-
 We shamcd our sullen focmcn when we gave them amnesty.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
THE RECITAL ON MARCH {.

The musical recital which is to be given at the Mesa opera house on Fri day evening. March I. by Professor J. Homer Grunn as pianist. Professor Lloyd Stuckel. .sfioIinist. assisted by q soIoist from the Arizona School of Music. promises to be an exceptional treat for the music lovers in Mesa.
 Both of the principal performers are well known to Mesa audiences. and 1t is hoped that tue recital will be well attended. Mrs. Otillie Phelps has had charge of the arrangements. and has done all she can to secure the assist ance Of some Of the best local talent.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
theW svMeALow TO BE ERECTED.

: GsntraStoT IT E. c. Smith has se- cured the scontIlct for the erection of fine siX-roow. bungalow for George Johnson. .The structure will be erect ed. on ;he lot recently purchased by .Mr Johnson~in the Openshaw tract 0sl East Main street and is a corner lot fronting on Hibbert and Main streets.
 The -Duilding will be constructed of cement blocks. and will have wide porches uu three sides. The roof will be low and sloping, characteristic of bungalow style, The interior will be finished in hard. wood and the floors as well as the panneling are to be of oak The residence when completed will cost in the Reighborhood CT s4.50O.
 Contractor Smith has just finished the erection of afnasnificent bungalow for Robert Scott. president Of the Salt River Valley bank. and which is one of the finest residences on this side of the Salt. l.
 Work on atl,. sJohnson's new home will be commenced immediately and rushed to completion.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01

Cuticlira Soap and Cuticura 0iAtnnent About year ago my daughter got cake of C,rticura Soap and one box of Cuti- cura Ointment and in one week from the time began to use them my hands were all hexIed up and they have not been a mite sore since. I would not be with out the Cuticura Remedies
 They also cured bad sore on the hand of one G my peighbor's children. and they think very highly Of the Cuti cura Remedies. John V. Nasty. So. Ef- fin&haH,N. H.. Mar. and Apr. II, '09."
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
For Baby's Skin

The purest. sweetest and most eco nomicaf method of preserving. purH yins and beautHying baby's delicate skin. scalp ahd hair is the constant use of Cuticura Soap. assisted, when necessary. by gentle applications of Cuticura Oint- ment For rashes, itchings, inhamma- tions and chafngs of infants. children and adults. as well as for shaving sham pooing. senatiyer antiseptic cleansing and an purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery Cuticura Soap aud Ointment are unrivaled- sa
 Grtieura Seap C26c,l. Cg,4e,Ra OintpeDt (5ocl s1f fuildS3& Hes4Eu@t 6O65s ter ID 0A fosn sf ch5toate tusted This i5e. per vial of 6ol are ssd .hrouahout the world Potter Drug Cbem. Csrp. Sole Prope- iS5 Columbus Aye Boston, Mas.
 ITJ2-psgs fitirurn Book, Hailea Bee, giving de-
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01
REHEARSALS TO BEGIN IN
 EARNEST.

Rehcarsals for the Ticket of Leave Man" which will be given in Mesa shortly by local talent. are to be taken up in earnest this week Work along this linc was progressing nicely just when the quarantine was put in force. but since this has been released the preparations will be revived. There are some good members in the cast. and il promises to be one of the best plays given recently by local talent here.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-01

rural route which is soon to be estab- lished between Mesa and that place to provide the delivery of mai! to the homesteaders of that section. MT. Gip- son has equipped himself with light vehicle which he proposes to use in the delivery of the daily mail. MT. Gipson's mission here yesterday was for the purpose of conferring with Postmaster NJ. W. Newell regarding the new route