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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-12-23
A Communication.

Opelousas, La, Dec. 16, 1911.
To the Editor Of the Clarion:
In your issue of this day you
say that the "Reformers' have
acquired another accession to
their ranks in their fight for
purity and honesty, viz: Doml-
nick 0'Malley.
This statement is unqual1fledly
false. You are supposed to read
the papers, and if you do, you
observed as did eveny
who SO reads them, that Mr.
O'Malley disclaimed any connec.
ton, or utilization with the Good
Government League. He stated
he was not a member and had
not contributed a penny towards
it's existence.
He further stated land this
you withheld from your readersl
that he had heretofore been with
the Regulars and he knew
they never won a fight when OBJ
position had developed and a
fair registration had.
If you had been disposed to be
fair, why not have reproduced the.
occurrence as printed in the Item.
wherein not a word was uttered
by MI. O'Malley which could be
tortured into meaning what you
attribute him.
| repeat, your statement that
Mr.. O'Malley is a member of
the Good Government League, is
unqualifedly false and was in
serted in your paper without a
single fact to justify you in so
doing.
Mr.. O'Malley has as much
right to make bets as any other
man in Louisiana, including
yourself. That he is willing to
be against your candidates, is no
reason why you should charge
him with membership of the
Good Government League, when
you knew he was not.
Yours truly,
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-12-23
Yours truly,
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
The following ordinance was
and passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13,

An ordinance prohibiting the
the taking of sugar cane from
cars while in transit in the
corporate limits of the town
of Melville, La.
Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Melville, La, in regular
session convened, That whoever
shall be found guilty of taking
sugar cane from cars while in
transit in the corporate limits of
the Town of Melville, La, or re-
ceiving sugar cane that has been
taken from cars while in transit
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
And upon conviction thereof
shall be fined not less than $3.50
two and half dollars) nor more
than $4,000 Fifty or imprison-
ment at the discretion of the
Mayor.
Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That all ordinances or parts Of
ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby re-
pealed and this ordinance shall
take effect from and after its
passage.
Thus done and passed in regu-
lar session convened this seventh
day of November, A. D. 1911.
On call of the roll the follow
ing vote was taken:
Yeas; E. C. Richard, C. w.
Stone, H. S. Joseph and C. B.
Mcneil. Absent: ]. j. leblanc.
LESTER J. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
Attest: E. J. LEBLANC, Clerk.
ORDINANCE. NO. n.
An ordinance prohibiting the sale OF
fruit, soda water, ice cream, or any
kind of soft drinks, or other articles
allowable on sale on Sunday, in the
same building where a general mer-
c~handise Or grocery business is con-
Quoted.
Be it ordained by the Mayor a II d
BOARD of Trustees of the Town of Mel
vile, st. Landry Parish, Louisiana,
That it shall be unlawful for II p3r-
son or persons, corporation or corDora-
tions or otherwise to sell or offer for
sale on Sunday in or from the same
building wherein they.are condueflnU
a general merchandise or grocery store
any fruit or vegetables, soda water or
any kind Of soft drinks, ice cream, sber-
berts, etc, or other articles llowabIe
on sale on Sunday under the statute OF
the State of Louisiana.
Be it further ordained. ete.
That any person or persons. eorDora-
ton or corporations or otherwise who
shall violate the foregoing provision of
this ordinance shalt upon conyiefiou
thereof be fined not less than five dol
lars 60 90 or more than fifty dollars,
$4,000 and all cost OF court; aud in de
fault of pay ~n1entof fine and cost shall
be imprisoned for Il term or worked on
the streets within the discretion II the
Mayor or shall suffer fine ard imuris-
onmento or worked on the streets "a tIa
deem proper.
Be 1t further ordained, etc.
That All ordinances or parts of ordi-
nances in conflict herewith be and the
are hereby repealed, and this or
dinanee shall take effect from aud after
its passage
Thus done and passed in regular ses-
convened this eth day of Noyem-
Der, 1911, AID.
on call of the roll the following vote
Na@ taken: Yeas: G. b. Mcneil, Il. q.
R}chafd, q. w Stone, and Fl. ). Joseph.
Abeent:J l.. Leblanc.
LESTER J. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
Ell LEBLANC, clerk.
There being no further bust
it was moved and seconded
that the Board now a d ourn.
]. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
Attest: E. j. LEBLANC, Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-12-23
Melville Council Proceedings.
Melville La. Dec. 9 1911

Melville. La, Dec. 9, 1911.
By an order Of the Hon. Les
ter ]. Williams, Mayor of the
town of Melville, La, | issue this
his order calling a special meet
ing of the Board OF Aldermen for
the purpose of making a budget
for the year of 1912, fixing Ger
tain licenses, receiving reports,
and general business. Therefore
take notice that a special meet
ing of the Board of Aldermen
will be held for the above pur-
pose on Saturday Dec. 8, 1911, at
E7:30 p. m.
We, the undersigned members
of the Board of Aldermen of the
town of Melville, La, do hereby
accept service for the call of a
special meeting of said Board for
the purpose of making a budget
for the year 1912, making Ger
tain licenses, receiving reports,
and general business signed by
the following members.
c. B. Mcneil,
C. w. Stone,
p. G. Richard,
H. S. Joseph,
j. L. Leblanc.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
BANKERS LEAGUE
PLANNING TO ADMIT
TWO MORE TEAMS
E. E. Herrell, of National
Capital, Elected Second
Vice President.
The meeting Of the Bankers League,

The meeting Of the Bankers League,
scheduled for next Tuesday night, is
expected to determine whether that or
ganization will be six or a four-club
circuit. Four teams are already possess
ed Of franchises, and the work of select
ing two more teams has been in the
hands of committee for some time.
At a meeting Of the officials, in the
board rooms of the American Security
and Trust Company, the committee
charged with forming two strong teams
reported that personal work had kept
them from making much headway In
the matter.
The election of z. Z. Herrell to the
position Of second vice president of the
league met with unanimous approval, as
Mr.. Herrell has proved himself to be an
earnest worker in the interest of the
organization. The new vice president is
connected with the National Capital
Bank.
The constitution was adopted and
articles therein governing eligibility of
players are much more lenient this
year Players may be recruited from
any bank in the District. the only stipu-
lation being that they be bona flde en-
ployes of a District bank.
Those present at the meeting last
night were. Vice President Devereaux,
Treasurer Wolfe, Secretary Haynes,
Mr.. Grayson. American; Mr.. Hoover.
Commercial; Mr.. Eichloff, Second Ma
tioral, and Mr.. Greene. American Sc
curity and Trust Company.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
THIRD DAY CLOVER
LEAF RUN WILL Be
REAL MOTOR|NGTEST
Pathhnders Report Route to
Hagerstown One of
Roughest.
By HARRY WARD.

The third days run of the Washing
ton Automobile Clubs -Four Leaf
Glover Tour" May II. will prove a
good test for both the cars and drivers.
This section of the tour was blazed
yesterday by the clubs scouts, and
they encountered all sorts of road con-
ditions. The distance was about $50
miles, with a noon stop in Hagerstown.
The route was via Falls Church, Lees
burg, Point of Rocks. Middletown and
Hagerstown. returning by way of Fred
erick, Newmarket. Laytonsville, WASH
ington Grove and Rockville.
That section of the route lying be-
tween Washington and Leesburg is the
worst yet encountered by the pathfind-
ers. The going between Drainesville
and Leesburg is particularly bad, owing
to the numerous stones in the road.
Beyond Leesbu:g for. a distance of
about four miles is an excellent pike for
which a toll charge of % cents is made.
At Point of Rocks, where the Potomac
river is crossed, there is long bridge,
the tender of which exacts fee of ~
cents for every automobile that crosses.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Team Has Fine Chance to
Show Well at Char
lottesville.
CAPTAIN REUTER- AND
MEN WELL TRAINED
Squad Has High Hopes of Bring
ing Home a Few of the
Medals.

Central High School will be well rep
resented in the Virginia intercoIlegiate
and interscholastic meet at Charlottes-
vile by the crack field and track ath-
letes of the school.
The meet will be the first real test the
team will have, and the squad has been
hard at work under Coach Foley pre-
pairing for the events. From present
indications the team ought to show up
well, as the members have been dis
playing good form in training, and
Capt. Fritz Reuter- hopes to return with
few of the medals that will be award
ed by the Orange and Blue officials.
Seven of the best athletes in the
school have entered the meet. They are
Captain Reuter-, Kelly, Hamilton, Currie,
Bla ackistone. Hunt. and Dyson. Reuter-
will be seen in the 100 and 220 yard
dashes and in the broad jump; Kelly is
entered in the 100 and 30 yard dashes,
and in the shotput and hammer throw:
Hamilton will go in the the go and $50
yard runs, and he is entered in the
broad jump, shotput, and hammer
throw; Currie will try the high jump:
Blackstone and Hunt in the hurdles,
and Dyson in the mile run.
Two of these men are being sent at
the expense Of the school, showing the
interest that is being taken in the team
by the students. The team will be en-
tered in the Richmond meet, and in the
South Atlantic championships to be held
At Georgetown Field.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
OLYMPIA MEETING
TOMORROW DECIDES
ON WISCONSIN CLUB
Reawarding of Franchise Is
Expected by Officials
of League.

A meeting of the Olympia League has
been called for tomorrow night at the
residence of G. c. Love in D street, and
II is expected the Wisconsin club will
be Rewarded a franchise in the organi-
zation. II is said that the Wisconsns
have repented for their Indifference In
matters relating to the league, and are
anxious to get back.
In the event they are not taken in,
however. there are several other teams
seeking application, and any one of
them has a good chance for a franchise
With the selection of the sixth team
out of the way, the officials will be
ready to adopt a schedule, a matter
that has been held up for some time
because of the incompleteness of the
circuit.
Work on the improvements of the
playing grounds at Sixteenth street and
Columbia road northwest is already
under way, and the finishing touches
will be put on in a few weeks
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
DOZEN RACING MEN
UNDER INDICTMENT
IN NORFOLK COURT
Names Secret Until Arrests
and jamestown Folk
Are Worried.

NORFOLK. Va, April 12.-With a
dozen sealed indictments, charging
gambling, in the hands of the Norfolk
county circuit court. the racing men
participating in the jamestown meeting
were badly worried today.
Although the charge is only misde-
meanor, the possible punishment is both
fine and imprisonment, and, as jury
trials cannot be demanded, the racing
men fear that some OF their number
may be sent to the workhouse.
The names of the men indicted will
not be made public until arrests are
made. which may be several days.
II is said, however, that ali of the
track officials and several well-known
New York bookmakers are named in the
documents
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Smith of Aggies Loses
Chance for Shut-Out

COLLEGE PARK, Md, April u. Had
not Smith. of the Maryland Agricultural
Collegenine, lost control in the ninth
inning in the game against the Univer-
sity of Maryland team yesterday, 1t is
likely he would have scored a shut-out.
As 1t was his team won to 3
For the first four innings the game
was nip and tuck and neither team man.
a. ged to get farther than second base
during that time. The fifth saw the
downfall of Pitcher Metcalfe and four
runs were brought home.
The batting of Shipley for the winners
was the feature of the game, the third
baseman making five safeties in five
times at bat.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Trouble In college ball.

The stand taken by President Jordan.
of Stanford University, in abolishing
baseball at the institution of which he
is the head, because of the outbreaks
of muckerism among the players aud
spectators, is being taken up by college
publications in all sections of the coun-
try. and all are conceding that unless
there is some sort of reform baseball
in the universities will continue to.
come less popular until 1t will not be
self-supporting.
The abolition of baseball would indeed
be regretted. ard elimination because
of alleged uncomfortable abuses would
be but confession and avoidance, and
the muckerism could be expected 10
spread to other sports that have not yet
been contaminated.
So after all it is but a question that
rests with the captains and coaches. II
these men have the proper degree Of
common sense they will realize that
hurling vile epithets at self-respecting
OF self-respecting insti-
tutions will soon mean being dropped
from the schedules.
The present troubles, to my mind, have
been caused bv the presence of mucker
coaches, whose influence over their
charges has been so great that the pro-
fessionars lack of self-respect or inter
est in the college which has been so
as to have him. has been
reflected on the field by the men he
has been called upon to handle.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Brooklynite to Meet
Joe Turner Tomorrow

Joe Turner. the local middleweight,
meets a strong opponent in Young
Monday, the Brooklyn wrestler, to-
morrow night at the Lyceum. Mon
( day comes with d good reputation,
and is confident of winning from Tur-
ner.
Tie match will be straight catch-as-
LatCh-can. and will be the best two
Of three falls. The bout will be to a
finish. and the advent of the stroke
Of twelve will not stop the contest,
AS was the case in the TurnerGrant
bout last Saturday.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Dave White to Pitch
For Georgetown Today

Dave White was scheduled to STRAIT
the game in the box for Georgetown
against the Baltimore Eastern League
team today at Baltimore. White has
been out of the game for several days
with a lame shoulder and in the event
he weakens during the progress Of the
game either BalZer or Lynch will re-
lieve him.
Fienle is scheduled to twi1 against
Tordham Thursday at Georgetown
Field. The Georgetown lineup in to-
days game is: Murphy, center field {;
StterdinG, second base; Costello, right
field: F'urey. catcher: Duffy. first base :;
Quinlan. third base: Donnelly. left field +;
Cogan, shortstop, and White. pitcher.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Catholics Confident
Of Taking Game Today

With Ryan in the box, Mcdonnell be-
hind the bat, and Captain Tobn back
~ the lineup. Catholic University is
confident of winning today's game with
Fordham, at the Brookland Field.
Fordham is said to have a strong
team in the field again this year, and
they are expecting 10 have a winning
combinat ton. Catholic University has
been making the best of the fair wealth
Cr by getting in some good practice.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Billy Papke Leaves
Australia for England

KEwANEE, Ill. April Ed Papke
today received a cablegram from his
brother Billy. claimant of the middle
weight title, who has been in Austria
liG for the past five months, saying
the latter was leaving for England.
where he expects to close several
matches.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Capital League to Meet.

There will be meeting of the Capital
City League next Monday night to con-
slider some important matters. Thu
meeting will be held in the office OF
President Jim O'Shea, in the Century
building.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Central qh School Field Track Team Be Well Represented in rqd
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Epery Knock Is a Boost"
Opinions of fans.

Opinions of fans
One Government Printing Office man
has written a very decent sort of let
ter to me, in which he declares that we.
made a mistake in attempting to fink
out the sentiment of the fans in III =
johnson case by getting the opinions 81
only a coterie of stockholders
II the fan will get list Of the stock.
holders or a list of those interested,
directly or indirectly in a financial way
with the Nationals. and compare it with
the names Of those whose opinions w
used he will be surprised.
The interviews in The Times were OBJ
tained from many of the most promi-
nent men OF this city. who at the same
time are enthusiastic fans, but who
know from their own experiences that a
corporation in the financial condition
that the Washington club is just at
present would be foolish to bind itself
TO such an elastic contract as the one
Walter Johnson was insisting upon.
The Washington times., 1911-04-12
Picks Washingtonian.

kortright Church, of this city, has
been selected by Coach Richards, me
aquatic expert, for the All-Americsn
swimming team of 1911.
Church, who will be remembered as a
baseball and football player and track
athlete during his time at Western High
School, captained the Yale team during
the season just closed. Commenting
upon the selection of the Washington
man, Richards says:
Church, of Yale, was by long odds
the headiest goal-tender of the lot, a
good tackler, a versatile player who
could be sent down the entire pool to
attack the opponents goal if the oc-
casion demanded, and, above eli, sure
and reliable in defense.
Bartlett, of Princeton, was Churcls s
closest rival, and proba bly, his equal in
all but the finer points of the game.
the little details that are only acquired
after long experience, but which fire.
quently turn the course Of battle."s
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02
ALL THE SAME TO HER,

How sweet, how divine!" she gushed.
 The violinist blushed beautiful pink.
 An" he began, T was mere ly-
 No, no; you needn't make any excuses, Mir. Fiddlinski," she cried Really and truly not. heard your magnificent playing as came through the hallway just now, and oh, it was beautiful-beautiful!"
 Thank you! But"
 Now, no, 'buts,' please posi- lively refuse to listen to them. That is the only thing 1 have against you great artists" she went on, tapping him playfully. You are always apolo- gizing for your wonderful work. Tell me what you were playing, MT. Fid- dlinski? It was the sweetest thing I have ever heard. Was it one of your own compositions
 'Er-well. perhaps" replied the musician, with faint smile. "I was putting in new F string"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02

ROME. Sept 9. - Preparations for war are proceeding rapidly in all parts of the kingdom. Fleets are being mobilized. the army is be- ing mustered up to it's full strength. and the reserves ate being placed under regular drill and are subject to immediate call
 CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 21. - The Sublime Porte has been inform. ed by the Italian charge daifaires that the action of the Turkish gov ernment in sending a large force of troops to Tripoli can be construed by the Italian government only as an act Cf hostility toward the ltal- ian government. and that persist ence in the policy might result at any time in the breaking of peace ful relations between the two na- tionS.
 TRIPOLl, Africa, Sept While the native population exhibit little concern over the difficulties between the Turkish government and the ltal. ian protectorate, the foreigners who are here are beginning to leave the country, in anticipation of war be tween Contending nations.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02
MAR BULLETINS.

PARIS, Sept. 29. - It is report ed from the Mediterranean that fight ing between Italian and Turkish forces began this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 ROME. Sept. 29. - The pope has given his sanction to the claims of Italy in Tripoli and to the de, mands of the Italian government from the government of Turkey. The Italian government has given no tice to Turkey of the intention to occupy Cyrene, between Tripoli and Egypt.
 ROME. Sept. 29. - Small-sized riots are resulting in this city through the organized protest of the Socialists against the resort to war measures in order to assert the Italian claims in North Africa.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 29. - At 9:45 o'clock last night, the gov, ernment of Turkey decided to reject the demands of Italy which were em bodied in an ultimatum concerning Tripoli. The sublime porte address ed note to the powers and embed jed in it the Italian ultimatum.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 29. - Official advices from Tripoli con firm the earlier report that the Ital ian transports landed troops at Fri poll. and also at Ben Ghasi. The en- tire Turkish cabinet resigned at noon today in consequence of the situa tion Said Pasha has been appointed l. the new grand vizier.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02
LAST REGULAR BOAT,

DAWSON. Sept. 2I The steam CT Sarah, the last regular steamer i0 leave Dawson for lower river points this season. sailed from Daw- son today. There were few pasSen- gers. but the steamer carried iO tons of late freight and @u sacks of mail
 Mrs II. K. Fountain. who intend ed tu go to Fairbanks. missed the sarah by a few minutes and is stranded here.
 Passengers hooked for Fairbanks are. William Tinkham. John Nis- from. l.. K. Gillette, Mrs Gillette. Miss NJ. Gillette, J. A Shellenburger W. J Fuller. Emil Furstrucau. Will liam Hcpplng
 For Circle-L C. Hanson
 For Fort Yukon Miss Beau. mont.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02
NEW GEOGRAPHY

Of what is the surface of the earth composed? Of corner lots, mighty poor roads, railroad tracks, baseball grounds. cricket fields and skating rinks.
 What portion of the globe is wa ter?
 About three-fourths. Sometimes they add a little gin and nutmeg to it.
 What is a town?
 town is a considerable collection of houses and inhabitants, with four or five men who run the party" and lend money at 15 per cent. in terest.
 What is a city?
 A city is an incorporated town. with mayor, who believes the whole world shakes when he hap pens to fall flat on a cross-walk.
 What is commerce?
 Borrowing 8 for day or two and dodging the lender for year or two. Name the different races.
 Horse race, boat race, bicycle race and racing around to find man to indorse your note.
 Into how many classes is mankind divided?
 Six-being enlightened, civilized half-civilized, savage, too utter, not worth cent, and Indian agents.
 What nations are called enlighten. ed? Those who have the most wars and the worst laws, and produce the worst criminals.
 How many motions has the earth That's according to how you mix your drinks and which way you go home
 What is the earth's axis? The lines passing between New York and San Francisco. What causes day and night? Day is caused by night getting tired out. Night is caused by every body taking the street cars and going home to supper. What is a map?
 A map is drawing to show the jury where Smith stood when Jones gave him lift under the eye. What is is mariners compass? A jug holding four gallons.-San Francisco EX.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-02
FEARFUL DISASTER.

MARSEILLE. France. Sept. 26 The greatest catastrophe in the his tory Of the m ,dern French navy e. cured ill the Mediterranean yrsttr- day when the ammunition maga- zine on the tirstclass hattleship Iiberte blew up and three hundred sailors and marines periShed With in twenty minutes of the time of the explosion. the entire ship had disappeared beneath the surface of the sea Three hundred men were saved by life-preservers. boats and ratts. The cause of the explosion is d mystery.
 The Liberte was one of a unit of six battleships. all f which were completed in l90G and 1907. at a cost of $S.Uou.Uoo each. While not inc largest type of batrleship in he French navy. she carried more men than the ships of a larger type. her full complement being 793 She was an all-big- gun battleship, carrying four 12-inch guns, len | inch, thirteen 9-pounders. and ten @-pounders. and was capable of a speed of lS knots an hour
 PARIS. Sept. 26. The entire nation is greatly shocked by the liberte disaster. Public places of amusement were closed last night, and today many public buildings are darkened in respect to the nation $ dead. All flags are at half-mast