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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
MARSHAL TO CITY
COURT ELECTIVE OFFICE
New Law Takes Power Away from City Coun.
Gil. and Vests It With the People.
LAWS OF LOCAL INTEREST
District Attorney Nov Required 10 Prosecute
Cases Before the City Judge, and Mayors
Veto Power CurialIed.

The Legislature at It's session just
ended passed several laws affecting
US locally, the principal one being the
one making the Office Of Mashal to
the City Court elective by the people,
instead of by the Board of Aldermen,
or Council, as heretofore. The for
mer law on this subject provides that
the Board Of Aldermen shall elect a
Marshal and that the city and par
ish are to pay, jointly, for the SER
vices of this officer. Mr.. |. Rousseau
Guidry is the present Marshal to the
City Judge. He says that he is glad
that the question will be submitted to
the vote Of the people. The act was
fathered by Representative McClel-
land, of Acadia.
The District Attorney, under an
Act Of the Legislature sponsored by
Senator We'll, Of Rapides, is now re-
quired to prosecute cases before the
City Court. He had some power in
this respect before, but this last Act
makes him prosecuting attorney be-
fore the City Court.
The Legislature evidently thought
the Mayor of city had Zoo much
power in the way of vetoing acts Of
the council, and Senator Wimberly of
Bienville got through a measure by
which the Mayor can veto only laws
and ordinances passed by the council.
He has no right to interfere with
ordinary measures.
It is now a law that telegraph COM
panies must record the time of the
filing Of telegrams for transmission.
This is not a bad law by any means.
There was some flaw in the bill ex-
empting 0peIousas from parish taxes,
and it died in the committee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
o. 'BannOn---James.

Mr.. James Beanette O'Banaon and
Miss Emily James were quietly mar
ried at the residence Of DIR. B. A.Littell
Rev. Stewart Of Lafayette officiating,
on Thursday naorning, July 14th, 1910,
at $50 o'clock.
The groom is popular young man
of GreenvilIe, Miss, and the bride is
young lady VINO, ducing her stay Of
several months in Opelousas, with
relatives, endeared herself to all
whom she met sunshiny dispos-
tion, bright and charming, she made
friends by the score,
The bride wore taa travelling
suit, and che couple left that day to
spend a few days in Baton Rouge,
after which they will go to their
future home ia Greenqille-
The Clarion wishes them @uch
happiness.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
ST. LANDRY CATCHING
EYE OF Immigration
Representative Of Big Syndicate Here Pros :
Pectlng for Land Settlers
IMPRESSED WITH COUNTRY
Plan is to Buy Large Tracts Of Land and Bl-
vide them Into Small Farms and Sell
TO Desirable Immigrants

1T is almost impertinent to ask
me what I think of this section said
Mr.. Z. w. Hoag, who, in company
with Mr.. S. F. Hiatt, both members
If the firm of the Monarch Land I'M
migration Co., Of Kansas City, was
here several days last and this week
prospecting. ''It is self evident
proposition that you have a glorious
country, which has not yet reached
its apex of possibilities. You people
don't seem to realize what you have
here"
Messrs. G. B, Schmidt and Isaac
Kline, both connected with the i'm
migration department Of the Rock
Island railroad, were also here, and
agreed fully with Mr.. Hoag. They
went through the Mamou country,
over the route of the irrigation canal
Of the Union Irrigation Co., and we're
much impressed.
The plan Of the Monarch Land and
Immigration Go, is to.buy large tracts
of lands and subdivide them and
sell small tracts to thrifty settlers on
on easy terms.
ST. Landry parish is attracting the
attention of the outside world, and
her future is bright.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
WILL MOVE 10 PANHANDLE
Popular s1GsOn Mcbride Decides 70 Make Ter.
Nils sFulupe'HOme..tRas Staeted 10 Business.

Mr. Mason Mcbride returned from
"a three weeks stay in Amorilla, Tex
aa, Tuesday, where he had been pro-
spectiRg.
Mr.. Mcbride fell in love with the
place, and will make this home. He
has ALREADY gone into the clothing
business, having rented a store under
the Amorilla Hotel, one of the largest
buildings in that city. He came here
to settle his business, and will move his
family to the Texas city as soon as
he can.
Mr McBride7s going is distinct
loss to 0pelonsas. He has been in
business here for years, was popular
with everybody, always ready and
willing to help anything looking to
the good Of the country, straightfor-
ward q business, and sterling in manly
qualities.
He will have associated in business
with iim In Texas Mr.. Jonas Roos. for
many years in business here, and Mr..
Segers, of Beaumont. The firm is
known as Roos, Mcbride & Segers.
ITS q hustling city, Amorilla is,
said Hr. Mcbride. Everything
seems TO breathe activity and bustle.
looked into the situation carefully.
and believe that | will better myself
by leaving the town Of my birth, not
because 0pelousas is not good town,
but because ] have formed the opin-
ion that one can make money faster
in the Texas town. will ever cher
ish flower in my heart for Opelou-
sas and its COED people"
Mr.. Mcbride will dispose Of his
drugstore and bis beautiful home
here.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
JIM BAILEY WILL SPEAK
ON SQUARE TODAY
ST. IandFE's Candidate ID Formally Launch HIS
Campaign In HIS Home Town
LARGE CnOWD EXPECTED.
Has just Returned From Rapldss, and Says
''Thlngs Look Good ID Him" there.- -He
is Considered Winner

To-day, at 12 o'clock, the campaign
Of Hon. James ]. Bailey fer member
of Congress from this, the Seventh,
Congressional District, will formally
open at q public meeting to be held
on the courthouse square in his home
town, 0pelousas.
It is expected that large crowd
Of ladies and gentlemen will turn
out to hear the st. Landry man.
There is very little division Of senti-
ment now in this parish on that ques-
ton st. Landry pride has come to
the top, and whatever small opposi-
tion, which always crops out in any
sort Of a political fight, existed at the
beginning, has been dissipated, and
the old parish will stand by her son,
as she always has,
Mr.. Bailey has just returned from
Alexandra, where he spent two days,
He is elated over the prospects in St.
Landry's sister parish.
Not only in this this district, but
among prominent politicians men
who can see a political turn" before
it happens throughout the State Jim
Bailey is considered a winner for Con-
gress.
Hon B. Il. Pavy, District Judge Of
this District, will preside over the
meeting to-day. Among the speakers
will be District Attorney R. Lee Car
land, Clerk of Court Yves Andrepont,
Z. ]. Dossmann, President Of the
Louisiana Oyster Commission; Hons.
John w. Lewis, D. Z. Guilbeau, 3. B.
Dubuisson and q. Austin Fontenot.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
CROP CONDITIONS TOLD
BY FARMER WHO
KNOWS
Prospects Woald Not Be So
Dark We're the Rains to Stop
NOW---the Fear Of Grass

Coulee Croche, La, July IL, 1910.
Dear sir.-In pursuance Of my
custom of writing you occasionally. {
desire to make a few remarks on the
condition Of the crops in this section
of the parish.
A month ago one could ride through
his fields and feel that peculiar con-
tent which man has when he sees
that his labors are not in vain, that
they will yield plentiful harvest,
but today one cannot be so sanguine.
The twenty days Of rain has left its
effect upon the crops
In many places the corn and cotton
is flooded and where such is not the
case. there are two other periIs:
grass and the fallen condition of the
plants. In places the cotton and
corn are badly bent; and cotton,
which was as free from grass as the
barnyard, is today full OF the farm
ers peril, always it seems to the
farmer that the grass grows much
faster than the cultivated plants. but
he is never made more cognizant Of
this fact than in rainy season.
Should the rains cease now, the
prospect for paying harvest will not
be too dark; but if the rains continue
to fall, and the mosquitoes to in
crease. the prospect will be dark in
deed. The mosquitoes are at present
so bad that it is almost impossible to
work. Should the rains cease I esti-
mate that the cotton crop will be
about rs per cent and the corn crop
so per cent. What they would have
been had the conditions preceding
the rains continued
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
J. p. Dunbar. ]. z. ST. Cvr.

VI i = 0uuUdI3 D. A@ Chs Syts
Brass band-Dr. A. ]. Bercier.
Fish and Game committee F. NJ.
Miller, New Orleans.
10 solicit subscriptions-W. ]. San
dor, ] q. Thaw, ]. T. st. Cyr.
Littell & Lawler are offering $3.50
cash premium to any one who will
exhibit the most plants from any one
farm on July 28th, 1910. These
plants will consist of farm and truck
products, including hay.
P. 7. Blacksher and Son will give q
half barrel Of flour for ten or more
stalks of the best sugar cane grown
in ST. Landry this year.
Estorge & Dunbar are offering a
cash premium TO any one who will
furnish from bis own farm three Or
more stalks of the best corn with
ears on it.
These prizes will be paid to the one
designated as winner BY a committee
to be selected that day BY the Pro-
gressive League.
No doubt many Of the business
firms and merchants will offer other
prizes for the best samples Of the
different crops to be exhibited here
on the 18th. The merchants no
doubt will offer some premiums con
sisting of groceries or some wearing
apparel
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
RAILROAD CHANGES.
lEF. u. 4. WHlts is Promoted, sad Mr. I. i
TIIloisOu Succeeds Him Here.

Mr. H. A. White, for some time
local agent at the Southern Pacific
at this place, is now Travelling Pas
singer and Freight Agent, having
succeeded Mr.. S. s. Boniel, resigned.
Mr. z. J. Tillotson, formerly located
at Sunset, succeeds Mr.. White at the
local depot. MIR. TiIlotson is a gem
ial, pleasant gentleman, and has
already made many friends in Opel
ousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
THIEVES ARE At WORK.
Three establishments Robbed Last Msaday
NIghl...sixlh Robbery At SANDERS.

Thieves entered the Lastrapes'
blacksmith shop last Monday night,
stole files and other tools, and with
them entered the Frisco depot and
store of ]. Stander.
They secured nothing at the Frisco
but got seven OF eight suits and other
articles at Stander's.
No clue.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
WALLIOR LEASES TRACK.
Opslousas Man VIII Handle the RACES 10 the
Rlre CITY 90 august 7th.
Says the Crowley Signal:

3. 4. Wallior, The well known
horseman and racing promoter of
Opelousas, has leased the grounds
and track Of the Acadia Parish Fair
Association for Sunday, August I,
and will put on a program Of races
on that date. This is the date of
the next Southern Pacific Sunday ex-
cursi6n and it is expected the other
railroads leading into Crowley viii
also put on excursions to Crowley on
that date.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16

ceptanee Of the beautiful gift, which
was indeed appreciated by them,
Following the presentation ceremo-
MES the time was given over TO So
ciability, and punch was served bY
ladies.
lt was most enjoyable affair os
its kind, and served ID chow The hos
pltahle feeding entertained by tha re-
% tig city rs the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16

Miss Cornelia Alice Trainor and
Mr.. Whitney Jacobs Trimble will be
married in New Orleans on Wednes-
day, July goth. Miss Trainor is we'll
known and much beloved in Opel
ousas. She is a sweet, charming,
pretty girl, and Mr.. Trimble is draw
ing a rich prize.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
III n

Lucius G. Dnpre, Esq. after an
absence of several years. has returned
to his old home, 0pelousas. where be-
will locate ii the practice of
and notary publie
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16

Messrs. Chas. +. Bailey and Il. L.
Loeb and little Alex Swords, who held
positions with the last Legislature,
have returned home.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16

Miss Gussie Johnson, Of Cheney
vile, IS the attractive gaest Of Miss
Thelma Healey. on South Union street.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
PRESIDENT WORLDS PANAMA EXPOSITION
DORSES TRADE EDITION.

\ P Thompson President Of the Worlds Panama Exposition
writes:
New Orleans, July 10, 1910.
st Landry Clarion;
Please find enclosed hastily penned historical sketch Of Worlds
Panama Exposition
also enclose my portrait and documents written by
the logical points favorng New Orleans the Exposition City
Let congratulate yOu the enterprise evidenced by
the Trade Edition You propose issuing had not thought
good energy displayed outside of the larger
cities.
With best wishes,
r P. THOMPSON
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16
TIE CLARION's CLAIM

Thal Il has lager GireuIali0u than AL
the newspapers published Ia ths par.
iSh combined; and as large q ClF5alail0n
as any Weekly published In the State.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-07-16

The 81 Landry Ga.) Clarion is without
duabl enc 81 tRs best edited nd printed
Weekllss ID the whole SOuth..-AHERICAN
NEWSPAPER UNION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
ALASKANS VERY
 MUCH WROUGHT UP

Washington, January 26.-Represen- tatives of distant Alaska are treating the capitol to exchanges of remarks of much warmer temperature than 1t was thought possible to come from res idents of that frigid territory. Scram- bling for advantages in, matters of Alaskan legislation has eliminated in demand by Delegate James Wicker sham that Secretary of War Dickinson order out of Washington, back to Alaska. or to military duty, Major w. P Richardson, chairman of the Alaska road commission, whom he charges with exerting too much influence upon com gressional committees. This demand bears the date of January 20, but it became public only tonight
 While the Alaskan legislative coun- cil bill was before the Senate commit tee on territories. Delegate Wickersham charged that Major Richardson was in Washington claiming to be the adviser of the administration on all matters referring to Alaska; that he was in fact lobbying in behalf of special in- terests, mentioning among others the Guggenheim interests, and endeavoring to perpetuate himself as chairman of the road commission and at the same time legislate himself into the office of commissioner of the interior, an of fee created by the Alaskan legislative council bill, at a salary of $7500 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
MRS. DAVIS PRETTY
 BRIDGE LUNCHEON.

Yesterday was rather a dismal day to the outside world, but the gloom out side the pretty homes seemed to make the interior of tn ose in which the en- tertaining was done all the more at tractive by contrast. The lovely home of Mrs. Theodore Davis lent warmth and color to the pretty scene in her drawing rooms. where a coterie of friends had been invited to partake of a delicious four-course luncheon and have game of bridge. The house decorations were carnations of bril- liant red, and crimson azaleas inter- mingled with feathery ferns. Large palms and potted plants gave the room a tropical aspect and added to the pret- ty ensemble. Those present were Mrs. R. c. Woodson, Mrs. Richard Evans, Mrs. Joseph Daniel. Mrs. Gus Pope. Mrs Frederick Dow, Mrs. E. Stewart, Mrs B. A. Inglis, Mrs. J. M. Sloss. Miss Ryd- ing, Miss Flora Orr, Miss Myrtle Miles Miss Pearl Guscott, Mrs. George Ward FMS. B. G. Copeland, Mrs. A. G. Smith Mrs. Charles J. Sharpe, Mrs. Mark Lewis, Mrs. Frank Lathrop, Mrs. Sam uel Ledbetter, Mrs. Davis Fox, Mrs George Oliver, Mrs. John Yeatman, Mrs Thomas Parke, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs Harry Wheelock, Mrs. Brooks Forbes Mrs. Jack Johnston, Mrs. C1aud Eber- sole, Mrs. James Dowd
 The prizes were unusually handsome A brass nut bowl was awarded to Mrs Samuel Ledbetter, and to Miss Flora Orr, silver mounted lemon dish. A Rookwood vase was captured by Mrs Enos Stewart. The mode of drawing for the consolation was as novel as il was pretty Hanging from the chan delier were number of French candy babies and 1t was from these toys that the consolation was taken.
 Mrs. Davis bridge. was one of the prettiest of a winter of perfect hos pitalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Fear of a Freiqht War.

New Haven, Conn.,, January 26.-Inquiry in railroad circles here shows that there is fear of a freight war owing to the an- nounced reduction of the western freight rates from 75 cents to 69 cents per hun dredweight, first class, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and the Erie railroads. The effect of this effort 10 equalize the rates with the rate on the two all-rail differential lines-the Ontario and Western and the New Haven-Cana- dian Pacific routes-both of them con- trolled by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, is said to be looked on with anxiety. It IS thought the five other standard trunk lines may offer some opposition, and 1t Is awaited with considerable interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
MIR. AND MRS. HOUSTON DAVIS ENTERTAIN AT DINNER.

In compliment to Dr. Kennon Thetford of Boligee and Miss Helen vanHoose whose marriage will be smart event of the week, MT. and Mrs. Houston Davis were host and hostess last evening at a dinner, with covers laid for ten. The table was picture with its huge cluster of carnations like red splash in the center of its white damasl- clad area The glare from electroliers lighted the table, At every place was a tiny crimson pot of growing white hyacintns, and the place cards on which sprays of poinsettia were painted included the names of the host and hostess, MT. and Mrs. Davis, Miss Helen VanEoose. Dr. Thetford, MT. and Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Mir. and Mrs. F. M. Tutwiler Jr, and MT. Ranse Mabry.
 Mrs. Davis was gowned for the even ing in an exquisite Renaissance lace robe, and her guest of honor. Miss VanHoose, wore yellow satin evening costume, embellished with gauge frieze and gold braid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
BEEF TRUST CASE
 SOON TO BEGIN

Chicago, January 26.-Eight subpoenas were issued today and will be served to- morrow on witnesses to appear before the federal grand jury in the government investigation of the so-called beef trust. By tomorrow afternoon 1t is expected the governments forces formally will have begun the inquiry Into the charges that the dressed meat industry of the country is controlled by practically one price-flxing company.
 The names of the witnesses for whom subpoenas were issued were not divulged. but it was made known that the secret service men were ready to visit the of- fees of the National Packing company.
 Before the investigation is completed. probably weeks hence, every one connect ed with the packing houses in Chicago and In other cities who can throw any light on the subject is to be called.
 Routine docket cases occupied the at tention of the jury today. These, 1t was said. would be cleared by o'clock to- morrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27

cry Saturday and running around every evening is merely will-o the-wisp kinc of woman and her responsible busi- from her.
 T quite agree with you" spoke forth a woman in the crowd who is connect ed with athletic work in a popular school. What the business woman needs instead of those dissipations is good healthful exercise that will help her to live right and strengthen her for the ago there was absolutely a mere sprink- ling of women athletes in the gymna- siums of Birmingham Look at them to- dayi Women of fashion patronize them; the bread-winners are there in large numbers and the school girl can scarce ly exist without her gymnastic work" Just the point I am arguing" said the woman of affairs. There are those of course who are so clever that they see far enough ahead to grasp these op- portunities, but the foolish woman who spends her time going to matinees and eating chocolate creams will scarcely ever reach the heights as a business woman"
 And right here, speaking of sweets, let met cite little incident. A well known railroad has recently advertised that in their diners they will present each of their women guests with a box of candy. A nice compliment but great temptation to the woman who realizes that sweets are the worst things that she can possibly eat.''
 And only this month, too, the Ladies' Home Journal" replied the woman of affairs, Ifs advising that all desserts be cut out of the family menu as stim- ulant to health and digestion. This fact will reduce the work of the average housekeeper and it is an advance step in the right direction.'
 And as the conversation progressed the woman who had done the most talking suavely said:
 will you kindly pass the sugar." and dropped four Jumps into her dainty tea cup'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Prevent and Relieve Headache

Tt gives me great pleasure to be able to refer to Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills as the best rem edy we have yet had in our house for the prevention and cure of headache. My wife who has been a constant sufferer for a number of years with above complaint joins me in the hope that they may fall into the hands of all sufferers"
 JOHN BUSH,
 Watervleit, Me.
 Used Them Four Years.
 "Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills are the best I ever tried for the relief of headache. l have used them for nearly four years and they never fail to give me relief. I have tried many other rem edies, but have never found any better"
 JOSEPH FRANKOWICK, 854 Trombly Av., Detroit, Mich. There is no remedy that will more quickly relieve any form of headache than
 Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. The best feature of this re- markable remedy is the fact that it does not derange the stomach or leave any disagreeable after effects.
 Druggists everywhere cell them. H first paob<aQe faSls to bereht, your drue. MlIIs MEDICAL co. Eikhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Body Will Be Taken to Brazil.

Washington, January 26.-Acting Secre- tary Winthrop today ordered the captain of the Mayfiower to receive the body of the late Brazilian ambassador, Joa- quinn Nabuco, aboard that vessel at the Washington yard February IA. and con- vey it to Hampton Roads. for transfer to the armored cruiser North Carolina. The commander of the North Carolina has been instructed to receive the body from the May1ower with full naval honor February 15 and proceed to Rio de Ja- neiro. stopping at St. Lucia, West Indies. en route for coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
v,siToRs' DAY.

The women's class of physical training of the Birmingham Athletic club requests you to be present Friday morning, Janu- ary 2s. at 10 o'clock.
 The above card has been sent out by the Athletic club and will meet with a large response, as there are so many Bir- mingham women interested in physical training work. The exhibition will include caiisthenic drills, Indian clubs. marching tactics and Gilbert dancing, ending with a match game between the Y. W. c. A. and the Birmingham Athletic club basket ball teams. MT. c. H. Miles will direct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
Incorporation Bill Opposed.

Washington, January 26.-President Taft's federal incorporation bill is doomed to meet with almost solid democratic opposition, according to republican sem ators who have canvassed the situation. Attorney General Wickersham is still at work on a draft of a measure, but indi- cations are that it will not be ready for presentation by Senator Clark, chairman of the judiciary committee. this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-27
MISS KATE BEATTY
 HOSTESS AT CARDS,

Miss Kate Beatty entertained coterie of her friends very delightfully."- last even- Miss Nance of Russellville. Following a series of games tempting refreshments were served by the hostess. Those who accepted her invitation were Miss Kate Beatty. Miss Nance of Russellville, Miss Hattie Hawkins, Miss Mamie Oxford. Miss Florence Oxford. Miss Katherine Vance. MT. D. M. Collier, MT. John Lambert. Mir. Ernest Sanders. MT. s. W. Lee, MT. Louis Dupre. MT. B. Smith. MT. Drake. MT. A. Dallas, MT. J. M. Smith. John F. Hawkins and Mrs. w. H. Beatty and Mrs. H. H. Vance.