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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24
Insnfprni Cnnirtencr

The headers ~ uHr trrfmmers" have
issued q cell fof conference ~ iiutun
on Thursday, lsb "a, b. which they IN.
yite OIL rrpubhrHFs Who believe in The
principles ~ "pruHossiyo" republican.
Ism bs oKUmr.ifeI by Crawford. NrE
srB ami ur crowd oi pIc.huutre who
rnnsutui" enc major portion 81 che
art.yo workers 81 uIr spatallsd "nru.
gfrss.yr" furifrn.
With thr Uumuuat which a.aslf.
characterize ths mauifsstas issued Ly
tbo CfsE ford. Nsssry machine. trr call
states that tho puU0br IS che confer
cnts BE- 20 Organize tie progressive
forces that n solid front may be- rre.
sent"d boz opposition o. the reaction.
aries" aHi"Coporbts Interests whom.
10 they allrgc are rudruyorng a.
wrrst the state frum the friends Of
the people,
This kind ~ political rot has been
the principal asset Of the Crawford
machine during tfcpast few yearr. bot
The South Dakota republicans have be-
come injured 10 Il and Il no longer has
the effect the ''refornsrs" desire. IN
fact the majority Of the republican
voters recognize Il ~ the bombastlc
bcllowings Of a bunch 81 ohice-scckcrs,
cheap politicians, pic.hunter and edl.
tors who are willing 20 turn their ed.
torial support 10 any bunch Of polit.
clans that will agree % give them n
liberal share Of the insurance state.
mcnts.
The call also implies that the selec-
ton Of candidates will be left 10 the
voters nj the June primaries. but il
does not state that the lenders of the
machine have prepared a full slate and
that the progressive" state ticket
a. made up by Crawford and few OF
his allies will have the undivided sup
port OF the progressive" organization.
The republicans Of South Dakota know
that the Crawford machine ignored the
primary law two years ago; they know
that the "progressiyes" have ignored
II again this year, and furthermore.
they know that the Crawford machine
will put no candidate on its ticket who
is not under the control Of the gang of
reform" politicians who are holding
down easy jobs and drawing fat salar-
les at the expense Of the South Dako.
Ia taxpayers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Harry Sexton is now with the Re-
porter and Farmer at Webster, having
cit the Bristol Democrat, which he has
made go some since leaving Groton.
Harry will be full team on the Web
ster paper, and is needed as Fred Den
ton has gone 10 Milbank Groton indie
pendent.
Uncle Jim is evidently laboring under
the erroneous impression that Mr. Den
ton has severed his connection with the
Reporter and Farmer, which is not the
case. Mr. Denton will handle the edi-
toriai columns Of both the Reporter and
Farmer and Grant County Review.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24
Mathematical Ammuuitio,

The stalwarts in the coming fight are
well prepared with ammunition regard
ing the alleged increased cost of con-
Quoting the state under the progressive
republican administration, and in try
ing TO convince the voters of the state
of this will present figures galore. max
ing comparisons between the cost of
running the state under Samuel IA. FL
rod, the last stalwart republican COVER
nor, and the last two pro-
gressive republican administrations
since that time. As Mr.. Elrod himself
will be at the head Of the stalwart
ticket for nomination to his old place
the goyernorship-- this issue Is likely 10
be the chief issue of the stalwarts in
their effort to displace the progressive
republicans.
The progressive republicans, on the
other hand, also are loading themselves
with figures bearing on the cost of con-
Quoting the affairs Of state. and when
the proper time comes will seek to dis
prove the charges of the stalwarts that
they have been reckless with the tax
payers money. They will contend that
the affairs of the state have been con-
Quoted as economically as was possible
IN state which had such wonderful
growth as South Dakota during the
past two or three years; and will en-
deavor to present figures showing that
every dollar of increased cost was nee
essary, Tables showing comparisons of
the cost of running the state will be a
conspicuous feature of the campaign
when 1t gets warmed up, and the vot-
ers will have to brush up" on arith-
metlc in order to comprehend the vol
luminous columns of figures which will
be presented for their consideration by
the two opposing republican factions. =
Sioux City Journal
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24
2 O. Richards Of Huron

r.. 0. Richards Of Huron has made
another political somersault and this
time has again landed in the insurgent
: lamp. OF course he may hope to have
ssrme influence in electing vessey. but
91saE the best campaign documents the
stAiwz-ts have are the reports handed
out against this man vessey by Rich
i ards. No one, of course. but those who
attended the progressive meeting at
Huron know exactly the price paid to
NJ. Richards for his second political
Top 1t Is possible that he did it from
prineiple as seen from reform stand
xosnt, but the people have become rath
81 skeptical to say the least upon tn
progressive republicans declaration o
prinoirles and immediately reach 70
ahess .ocketbook to see If they hav
sbeen touched again. This years Ia
sracespt Is = revelation to the vote
-nr rFv principles of government as *
cred by the reformers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

The formal announcement Of Mr..
Johnson's candidacy for reelection is
meeting with hearty favor throughout
The state. Mr.. Johnson's rugged hon
.esty and his prudent management OF
The state treasury; the amount of in
terest he has turned into the state all
contribute 10 his unusual popularity.
Tie Is favorite, native born son Of
Lincoln county in whom we take much
pride. Canton News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

While the attendance at the meeting
Oh tne stockholders of the Day County
: ar Assassination, held at the court
mousse Saturday, was not as large as it
was hoped it would be, yet considering
'ne present condition of the roads there
was very good representation from
over the county, and it was clearly
SHOWN that it was of general interest to
al tne people and that the coming fair
was sure to be a grand success. Every
Dody present entered into the discus.
SION OF the time without any other idea
than che welfare CT the county which
was to come from the future Of the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

fair, and at no meeting in the recent
years of history in Day county has
there been SO much evidence of real
harmony and getting together of all
the people for the county's good. 1t
was really great pleasure to be pres
ent and appreciate the general good
feeling there manifested.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

How would you Ike 10 BE- required 10
get up live newspaper when every
ihlnR ht0pf7 Good deal like preparing
. east f0T hn cpicufe. with only snow
balls Tor material. GrotOn Independent
res, Or like running an Zee cream
parl0r .n lladcsl
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

One Of our reform" exchanges states
that South Dakota farmers are too
prosperous to raise an objection to the
extortionate taxes the reform ad-
ministration han levied for state pur-
rose. In other words, our reform
friend 10 trying to give the impression
that prosperity makes graft legitimate
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Senator Stone thinks the senatorial
investigation Of high prices will no,
amount 20 anything unless the protect.
We policy IL dragged down. What IL
the senator's explanation for high
prices IN free trade England Globe
Democrat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

United States Senator Tillman was
stricken with a stroke Of apople1y on
Thursday Of last week. Mr.. Tillman
has been one Of the safety valves Of
this country for many years. His
tongue has been yitrolie, but no one at
any time has ever questioned his patri-
Otism.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Tho siOuA Ciy Journal IL authority
fof ut statement nat ut average
farmer gathers d great deal u vel
vet" from swine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

To ludRe from The appearance Of our
exchanges the cold wave 81 the past
Two weeks has ouly served a. Increase
The warmth ~ he political situation in
South Dakota.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Speaking of spring, it is not untimely
to suggest that it is about time to test
seed corn.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24
From Bristol Demncr

From Bristol Democrat.
Geo. Meuer, of Webster, called on
us Monday.
Steve Chichey transacted business in
Webster last Saturday.
Carl Ratgen and wife, of Webster
were visiting friends in town SUNDAY.
A. l.. Blomquist, the Webster level.
er visited with Bristol friends owe,
Sunday.
Colonel Russell, of Webster. was
a caller at this Office while transactinp
business in our town Monday.
Teachers Examination.
The next regular teachers exami.
nation will take place the Bird and 4tl
of March.
All teachers having special certi6.
Gates will be required to write at thi,
examination.
j: M. Best,
County Superintendent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

IN starting. Starts as readily on high speed as
low. Slight pressure Of foot releases clutch.
esITIos-Bosch magnetic
COOLING Thermo-syphon in combination with
l6-nch fan.
0ilN6-KR-l-T system; contained in motor
Adjustable. Impossible TO get out Of order.
FRONT AXLE forged 81" beam, of exceed
ingly neat design.
REAR Nlt-Shaft driven; ball and roller bearing
throughout.
fRkME-Pressed steel
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
JUDGE PERRAULT WILL
RESUME BENCH
1aage q This Dlstrlet Has Rsgalnsd Heslih
SsiilelanlIy % Assume Dulles 81 ofilce.
AOIIFIED SUPREME COURT
has Eat Tried Criminal Case sInee BIS Elsc.
Iloh aYeaF AgO...Iadgs O'NslII VIII finish
Cases Which have Besa Bogus.

That Judge W. C. Perrault will re-
sumo the duties Of his Office as Judge
of the Sixteenth Judicial District,
are the glad tidings heralded to his
many friends throughout this parish.
Judge Perreult has written TO the
etate supreme Court, telling that
august tribunal that in his opinion he
was fully able to conduct court.
AS soon as the Supreme Court re-
leases Judge O'Neill of his temporary
eSharge as judge of this district,
9udge Perrault is ready to ascend
tfe bench. This will doubtless occur
cary N the new year. Judge O'Neill
is from St. Mary, and was assigned
Dy the Supreme Court to hold court
u this parish during the illness of
Judge PerrauIt. He has given an.
qualified satisfaction in the discharge
Of his duties, both to the bar and
the community.
Judge Perrault was taken i'll soon
alLeF ms induction into Office, an1
before he could hold a term of court.
He has been under the care of spe-
clalists in New Orleans ever since,
and i is gratifying to learn that he
is well again.
Judge 0'Neill will complete the
cases already begun.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
1T Was A new IBERIAy
WHO Won BATTLE
Calsael Cabs Conrad saTad the Day for IS.
irada's Forcss AtRama. Nlcarsgua.
COMMANDED SHARP SHOOTERS
DlFeeiad ARaricaRs VINO ware Familiar win
Rlfles aad sholsaas..A Soldier Of
FoFlsns.

Congressman R. +. Broussard, who
is slowly recovering from his burns,
had a clipping from the Washington
Times Herald: Colonel Gabe Con
rad, the Man Who Did it," sent him
today, says the Daily States. It told
Of General Estrada's recent sweeping
victory at Rama ever the ZelaYan
troops.
Colonel Conrad is a gallant young
soldier of New iberia and a warm,
personal friend Of Mr.. Broussard, who
went to Nicaragua to join the insur-
gents.
The Times article said:
Americans were at the bottom OF
this surprising victory, and it was the
trusty rife welded by American
hands that transacted the business.
Colonel Gabe Conrad, Of New Iberia,
La, really did it. 1t was not Estra-
da, but Colonel Gabe. Under his COM
mand, Colonel Gabe had certain trust
ed American sharpshooters, whose
boyhood training familiarized them
with the family shotgun and with
dads old squirrel rifle. They, under
the direction of Colonel Gabe, caused
havoc among officers and the deaths
Of many.
We're proud Of Gabe Conrad. We
have great confidence tnat he will be
in at the finish. It might be added,
if it had not been for Colonel Gabe
Secretary Knox might have been put
in most embarrassing position and
now been laboring under the same
cloud as the man who backs the
wrong horse.
But Gsbe saved the day"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
CLARK GAVORS AMENDMENT
sseoad Member of House From This Parish
10 Declare himself.

Hon. VIM. Clark, member of the
the House Of Representatives from
this parish, was in 0pelousas, Thurs
day, and was a pleasant caller at the
Clarion Office.
Mr.. Clark will next week answer
Judge Dupre's letter appearing in
the Clarion last week, in which the
the Judge asks the Representatives,
from this parish 20 come out in public
print and say how they stand on the
proposition that may come up before
the Legislature submitting TO the
people the abrogation Of the article
of the constitution which forbids
the Governor succeeding himself.
MIR. Clark is emphatic in his decIa-
ration that be is in favor Of any such
act which provides for the submission
of question to a vote Of the people,
and if the question at issue comes
up, be will vote for its submission,
reserying his right TO fight for It's
adoption by the people. That's
Democratic, just and fair-let the
people talk. am not afraid Of their
verdict"
This is tbs second member Of she
House from this parish to declare
himself ia favor of the amendment.
DIR. Currie makes bis position plain
in communication IN this issue Of
the Clarion.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01

u a
great faith in the future of thar
beautiful city, and do not fail to tel
the visitors all about it.
Notable addresses were made
among them one BY Senator Murphy
j. Foster, III which he shoWered bou.
ouets upon the present governor
Particular notice was paid to this, or
account OF the reported rupture be.
tween the senator and the governor
There was no evidence Of it there.
The inimitahle Jules Dreyfus, one
of New Iberia's foremost citizens and
hustlers, was postmaster, and filled
that Office with remarkable adroit.
ness. The toasts were:
''I,ouisianr," Governor Sanders.
New iberia & Northeastern Rail.
road Albert Z. Perkins.
City Of New IBERIA 1. T. Dula-
ssNeW South" Senator Foster.
liberia Parish, Emile Gajan.
aBoard Of Directors N. I. & N. r.
Il. b. Romero.
Board of Trade, Z ]. w. Eckart.
..NeW Iberia Bar" Walter ]. Burke.
Ladies Of New iberia" L. o.
Hacker
Porteous Burke, in behalf Of the
,aonle Of iberia. presented a gold
sTateb to +. M. WEIGH, the promoter
81 tbe oa,l. which called for a talk
IS ,be noted hustler and country
builder
Tbe visitors were given the key Of
.bs fown - il were. Free carriages
sna 8. automobiles we're at their dis
aasoI ..r and every detail Of the ar
r.raan,enf g.o were remarkably perfect.
ma 4. @mmittee of Arrangements was
ao,,n,,-,.i s.. Of Jules Dreyfus. chairman;
% 81 Weeks, A. Daigre, 3. E. Del
BONNER and ]. W. Eckart.
Those from 0pelousas who partook
,bs bospitalities Of New iberia are
$, sa,s s A tbeir praises of the manner
10 /, rFicb they were entertained. New
1ba,;a Il, VA has reason to be proud of her
.;t;zsnrv. agSs With such helmsmen, the
Tacbe g.s,J City will become great,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
Mrs. A. A. Pointer

There passed away. at Bellevue, on
Monday, December 27, 1909, one Of
st. Landry's noble ladies, in the per
son of Mrs. A. A. Pointer.
Mrs. Pointer was not only noted
for her good qualities Of heart, but
she was considered q good business
woman. and for years has been en-
gagged in the mercantile business at
Rellevue, in partnership with her SON
in-law, Dir. Robert Wilkins. under she
firm name Of Pointer & Wilkins.
She died at the aye Of SO years and
8months. The funeral took place at
the family burial ground at Bellevue
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
"a 3.
PRESS ASSOCIATION
=
MEETS HERE SOO
II BOhOOVes Citlzsns 81 opsIsnsas 10 Rs
Preparations for the Eveni.
MUCH BENEFIT TO lCgRu
louisiana Press Association Composed og
Newspaper Men from TArsaghoutlAo
Stais.liood Advertisement

Through the efforts Of the lase
Col. Leonce Sandoz, Of the Opelousag
Courier, Opelousas was selected 10
the next meeting place Of the Press
Association.
These annual meetings usually
take place in May, and it IS believed
that the custom will be followed this
year.
Although there are yet five months
intervening, it is not considered pre-
mature to advise our townspeoDle 6f
the approaching event, SO that they
may keep it in mind, and at the pFop
er time adopt means of giving the
Louisiana newspaper men d rousing
reception. The Importance of suchsa
gathering must be evident to all.
There is no better way Of getting
advertising of the town and country.
that counts. Editors sometimes tell
the truth, and if their reception ID
below the standard of what they usu-
ally get in other places, there Is la
bic to be something DOING ii the
line Of knocking On the other
hand. if they are given a reception
in line with the Importance of tie
gathering, they will say nice things
about US. And that will advertise
the city, and much good win come
from it.
The Louisiana Press Association
meets in annual session. There are !.
usually hundred or more editors
and publishers in attendance, and
the session lasts for about three days.
Some years ago tEe convention was
held in Opelousas, and we have heard
It said that there was never a more.
successful one held in the State.
Let's DO it again.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
.CURRIE DEFINES HIS 20.
SITION ON ARTICLE
SIXTY THREE
Vile Platte, La, Dec. 28. 1909.

Vile Platte, La, Dec. 28, 1909.
To the Editor Clarion, 0pelousas, La.
Please publish following in answer
to Hon. Gil. Dupre's letter Of Dec.
18th:
It seems to me, as Mr.. Dupre says,
he is not after smoking OUT The
representatives and senators, but
that he is after j. X. Sanders same
as he and others from 0pelousas
have been since our present governor
has been in Office. To show you Mr..
Dupre's insinceritY in this matter, he
says he would not mind to having it
amended to take effect in 1916. Now,
why does he say this? Maybe be-
cause he thinks he can help elect a
governor be would have more pull
with than j. Y. s., for, as every one
knows, the present governor has not
gone out Of the way to accommodate
his political opponents, but. Oh the
other hand, has done all in his power
to assist his people, II mean his sup
porters. fully appreciate the fact
that it is hard FOR man to have his
candidate beaten and put up with his
opponents administration, even be it
ever SO good (which, not onlv in my
estimation, but in a majority OF the
peoples estimation in our parish. San
ders' administration so far has been),
but all good democrats should be
willing to abide by the majority vote
and keep their lip. Some day, per-
haps, the boot will be on the other
leg, and when it is, I'll assure you,
! will put up with it and not say q
word. I only hope my opponent
elected will be as good as Jared San
ders. So far as voting for or against
an amendment to Article So. it seems
to me it would be left to majority
vote of the people to decide whether
or not they want it or don't want it.
But | am not at present prepared to
discuss same, and have always been
willing to abide by the decision of
the majority Of the voters. So will
hereafter consider this question care
fully SO as to be able I'd answer
same, but before ] do, would like
for Mr.. Gil. Dupre to answer one for
me: Did you, Mr.. Gilbert Dupre, CON
suit your people Of the parish Of st.
Landry on the great lottery question
that came up before the legislature
at The cine you were i member from
ST. Landry? In conclusion, | will
say will always try and please the
majority Of my people, and hope to
he able to do SO, not only on Article
63, but on all other matters coming
up for our consideration. ! am,
Very respectfully,
FL Il. CURRIE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
WILL IT PAY TO Use
ARSENATE OF LEAD?
Thai Is ihe lmporiant Quesilon new Bslas
Considered ia Maay Quarters.
The COMMISSION In DOUBT
Facts Seem 10 Indicate that Its Use VIII ne,
Be Profitable UndsF Ordinary
Circumstances.

That the use Of powdered arsenate
of lead cannot make q profitable cot
ton crop under conditions that are
ordinarily disasterous to the crop,
IS made perfectly clear in the recent
bulletin upon this poison issued by
the crop pest commission, says the
Baton Rouge New Advocate. The
commission, in spite Of it's having
found the powdered arsenate of lead
a valuable adjunct in the fight against
the pest, is very anxious that the
farmers of the State should not jump
to the conclusion that they can ac-
complsh the impossible with It.
That powdered arsenate of lead is
not panacea for the boil weeyil,
and that it does not possess magical
powers, is repeated again and again
throughout the bulletin. Thus, in
describing one of the experiments in
which, owing TO the unfayoroble con-
ditions, only 2O8 pounds Of cotton
per acre were made, the bulletin says:
1T should not be inferred that we
consider 208 pounds Of seed cotton
per acre a profitable crop. 1t is not
within our province to decide what
production is a profit producing crop
for she farmer, and, as pointed out
on the preceding page, we are not
trying to show that the use of pow
dered arsenste Of lead will insure g.
successful crop. By profit we mean
the profit derived from using the
powdered arsenate Of lead, regard
less Of whether the gross production
is large or small. The qu stion we
are seeking an answer for is Will itI
pay the farmer to use the powdered
arsenate of lead If he grows cotton :? !"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
They are Coming

The Famous Coffree Amusement
Co., who are showing at Donaldson.
vile this week for the benefit of the
fire department is coming here. They
will commence their engagement here
next Tuesday night Jan. 4th and will
stay until January 9th. The Donald:
sonVille Times Of Saturday Dec. 25th
speaks in the highest terms Of Tie
shows and attractions carried by fhis
company. In talking Of this company
the DonaldsonVilIe Times says:
Mr. Geo. W. Lissner, advance agent
of the Csffree Amusement Company
was here this week arranging for !
return engagement of this excellenb
company to begin next Tuesday, the
18th, and to continue for one week.
This company was here the beginning
Of the season and it's shows, which
we're generously patronized gave en-
tire satisfaction. These people carry
frst-class, clean shows with many
new and interesting attractions, and
are said to be better equipped for this
return engagement than they were
for the first, and will no doubt receive
on the occasion of their second visit
the same liberal patronage which
they received for the first. The COM
pany carries an excellent brass band.
which will give free concerts daily.