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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
MRS. z. RUNGE McREE TO
BE TRIED NEXT MONDAY
Interest Tense In Celebrated Case OF Woman
for Killing of Allen
Garland.

The Jury Commission of St.
Landry parish met Thursday,
the 21st, and summoned two
hundred tales jurors to serve in
the case Of Mrs. J. P. McRee,
which comes up for a second
time on next Monday. The mo-
ton for the extra panel was
made by the prosecution, with
out objection from the attorneys
for the defense.
Mrs. McRee shot and killed
Allen Garland, young boy, an
intimate friend of the McRee
Rec family, at her home, a year
ago, because, Mrs. McRee
alleges, he insulted her.
I would not have done it if I
had had a moment to reflect over
the matter. It was so sudden, !"
testified Mrs. McRee, speaking
of the killing Of the family friend
whom she killed.
There will be much difficulty
experienced in selecting a jury
for the trial Of the case, notwith-
standing the panel Of two hum
dred veniremen. The case is so
well known, not only in this par
ish, but throughout the State,
that few will feel competent to
serve.
Hon. E. B. Dubuisson is Dis
trict Attorney pro tenn. in the
case, on account of the dead
boys relationship to District
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
CHAS. H. MOUTON
DIES IN LAFAYETTE
Former Lieutenant Governor Of louisiana
Called TO Rest Ancestors ExIled from
Acadia and Came 10 This state.

Lafayette, La, March 16. :
Charles Homer Mouton, aged
eighty-eight, Lieutenant Cover
nor Of Louisiana during Gov.
Wicklife's administration, and
probably the oldest lawyer in
this State, died at his home here
this morning. His ancestors
settled in Louisiana after being
expelled from Acadia by the
English. He was admitted to
the bar in 1874, was a leader in
the opposition to the Know Moth
ing party, an organizer of the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
HEALTH BOARD AND CIV
ICBODIES SAYCLEAN-UP
And II You Don't Do 1t, Doctor DowIing Will Make
You.--Wednesday, March 27 Suggested AS
General Cleaning-Up Day.

The health officers and the
civic bodies are on crusading for
sanitation and a clean city.
AS is said in the appeal, which
follows, the summer months are
near at hand, and a sanitary con-
dition is not only essential to
health, but is a preventive
against the invasion of DR..
Dowling, President of the State
Board of Health, who spares
none.
The appeal of the local authori-
ties, timely, follows:
To the Citizens of the City Of
Opelousas:
The undersigned respectfully
and urgently call your attention
to the pressing necessity for a
general and sweeping cleaning
and disinfecting of all the habi-
tations and yards, as well as all
places of public business, within
the limits of the city; as also the
draining and filing up of all
spots permanently or occasionally
containing stagnant water, and
which furnish breeding grounds
for the mosquito.
The near approach of summer,
and the danger of infection with
germ and epidemical diseases
now prevalent in other sections,
warn US Individually and collec-
lively to place our city without
delay in such a clean and whole
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
HARRIS WAS A GRAD
UATE OF NORMAL
LONG BEFORE AS
WELL WAS THOUGHT
OF.

The structures on State Super
intendent Harris, because he
took part in the late campaign
advocating the candidacy Of Mr..
Michel, are very unkind, to use a
charitable expression. IF we
were won't to be of the same ilk
as are the critics of the best
educator the State ever had, we
would express it more foreibly:
for instance, that these malign-
ing criticisms because a man
chose to express a preference
among the gentlemen offering
for the highest Office in the
State, can be assigned to no other
motive than to that of rabid poll
ticals prejudice because Mr.. Har-
ris did not speak for the other
fellow, instead of for Mr.. Michel.
Speaking on this subject. and
referring to the oft said deltlsion
that Prof. AsWell was the .Ien-
tor and the guide of Prof. Har-
ris, and that, per Sc Prof. Harris
had displayed ingratitude in op-
posing Prof. AsWell, Cosgrove's
Weekly gives this bit Of history:
Prof. Harris graduated
from the Louisiana State
Normal in 1894 III 1895, long
before Mr.. AsweI was ever
thought of as its head, or
had a name at all in Louis
lana school history. Boyd
was then in charge, having
succeeded Schieb.
Friend Krebs try and
preserve decency and deco
rum, even when you are re-
peating a falsehood.
oh Reform! What lies
are told in thy name!'
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

| you represent a reunited democ-
racy, but because this is more
truly a representative political
body than has ever heretofore
assembled in our State,
because every member of this
committee comes here with a
commission received from the
people themselves in a direct
primary election. AS great an
honor, however, as it is in itself,
| esteem it still more highly be-
cause of the proof it gives Of the
sentiment of esteem and con-
fidenee you entertain for me per-
sonally.
congratulate you gentlemen
of the committee upon the spirit
of harmony that to-day prevails
IN this great representative body,
and promise to do everything in
my power to maintain
that spirit harmeny.
The recent campaign, though a
heated and hotly contested one,
has left behind no wounds too
deep to be quickly healed; every
member of this committed is en-
titled to full and equal recogni-
ton in the great democratic
family.
Gentlemen of the Committee,
this is the day of democratic op-
portunity, not only in our be-
loved commonwealth, but in this
great nation, for I am convinced
that the nominee Of the national
democratic convention that will
assemble in Baltimore on the
25th day of June, will be elected
president of the United States.
In our own State, the time is
ripe to enact into law great
needed reforms; and let us carry
out faithfully the public pledges
we have made; and let US make
the Democratic party organi-
zation what it ought to be, the
servant of the people to execute
their will.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

some condition as to be able to
pass inspection by the health
officers of the State, should they
pay us a visit.
Energetic, systematic and COM
bined effort will alone accomplish
the desired result. We suggest
Wednesday March 9th, as the
date for the proposed general
cleaning up, and we urgently ad-
wise and recommend all the peo-
pie of our city to respond to this
call for the public welfare, so
that when the day closes on that
day, our city will be in truth and
in fact in perfect sanitary condi-
ton.
Let us by all means maintain
the reputation which Opelousas
has always enjoyed of being one
OF the healthiest towns in the
United States, to the end that
our people may enjoy the inesti-
mable blessings Of good health
and the people of other sections
of the State may be invited to
come here to invest their capital
and increase the population, pro-
gress, wealth and happiness of
our city.
Very Respectfully,
B. A. LITTELL. M. D.
City Health Officer.
IRENE E. SHUTE,
Pres. Civic League.
A. ]. BERCIER,
Pres. Progressive League.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

Attorney Lee Garland. T h {
! District Attorney is associated ir
the case, and so are lawyers E. P,
Veazie and Robert Harry.
The defense is represented by
Lewis l& Lewis and Peyton R.
Sandoz of this city, R.
P. Hunter, of Alexandria, and
A. D. Henriques, Of New Or
leans.
Mrs. McRee arrived from her
Texas home Wednesday, accom-
panied by her husband, who fills
"a prominent railroad position
with the Frisco. Soon after
Mrs. McRee's trial last October,
the family sold out their interest
here, consisting of a pretty home
(Where the killing occurred) and
a farm on the outskirts of the
city.
Mrs. McRee believes she will
be acquitted at this trial, and SO
stated Wednesday, when inter
viewed. Il welcome a retriaI.
I want to get through with the
entire deplorable affair. "
Newspaper representatives
from the large city daiIies will be
here to cover" the trial.
It had been determined by the
prosecution some time ago to
try the case at this term of court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

To-day the Democratic organ
ization of the State, through its
State Central Executive Com
mittee, is selecting its officials
and is renewing its political en-
tity. In times of stress and in
times of peace the Democratic
party of the State of Louisiana
has always more or less reflected
that spirit of patriotism and de-
votion to the interest of the peo-
pie of the State, and it is in YER
| ity in keeping with the best
traditions Of the party that the
organization to be perfected to-
day should reflect exalted ideals
and patriotic zeal.
It occurs to me that there is in
this organization a gentleman
who pre-eminently stands forth
as an exemplar of true democ-
racy, and who personifies that
spirit of patriotism and that
spirit of devotion to Democratic
institutions and of zeal for the
interests of the State which is
the inspiration Of the Democratic
party Of the State. This gentle
man is ripe in years, strong in
mentality and unblemished in
character. He has been a NOV
ing and shining figure in the
councils of the party for a long
span Of time. To me he would
seem the embodiment of the
real Democratic spirit, ever cher
ishing in his heart the thought
of serving his State and uplift-
ing her people. Since his early
manhood in every political battle
wherein the Democratic party of
the State was engaged, or where
in the people of Louisiana were
interested, he has been IN the
thickest of the fight; and truly
he has ever borne the heat and
burden of the day, without ever
seeking public office or public
honors. Could the Democratic
party to-day turn to a more dis
tinguished citizen and one more
worthy of the honor to preside |
as chairman of the destinies of
this organization then that Sage
of st. Landry, as he is justly !
that old Roman whose
every heart beat is for the moral
and material upbuilding and up
lifting of Louisiana and her peo-
pie Colonel Thomas Fl. Lewis,
whom the gentleman has just
placed in nomination.
It is therefore, Mr.. Secretary,
with peculiar pleasure and with /
a degree Of pride, and speaking
in behalf of the Young Democ-
racy and in behalf of a united /
democracy that / second the I
nomination of that old Roman
and patriot, the Sage of st. /
Landry, Col. Thomas Fl. Lewis. /
After the election Of Mr.. +
Lewis, unanimously and by ac-
clamation, and on being escorted /
TO the platform by a committee
for tn a t.
he made a brief address
IF thanks, substantially in these
words:
Gentlemen of the Committee:
It is hard indeed to find in the
English vocabulary words fit
Eingly to express my profound
appreciation of the honor you
nave conferred upon me. It has
always been a great honor to be
chosen to be the head of the
democracy of the State, and it is
more SO on this occasion than
ever before; not only because !
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
ST. LANDRY BOY GETS
A SPLENDID POSITION
SON OF JUDGE GILBERT DUPRE
serR on 81. Landry Plantation HSms, and Went
TO New Orleans and, Like Other Sons Of the
Old Parish, Made Coed.

The Clarion takes pleasure in
chronicling the election of Gilbert
I. Dupre, Jr., to the attorney
ship of the Orleans Levee Board
"a very lucrative as we'll as
honorable position, one filled by
Bernard McCloskey for many
years.
Young Dupre is a St. Landry
product, the son of Judge Gilbert
I. Dupre. He was born on a st.
Landry farm and while yet young
in years went to New Orleans
and, like all st. Landry boys do,
made good' there.
Speaking of him, the New Or
leans Picayune says:
He was born on a plantation
near Opelousas, La, in Novem-
Der, 1883. He is a son of Judge
Gilbert L. Dupre and Of Julia
Estilette, the only daughter of
Judge E. D. Estilette. of Opel.
ousas. He was educated in the
public schools of that place, at
Rugby Academy, of this city, at
Tulane University and at the
University of Virginia. He is a
graduate of both the law and
academic departments of Tulane
University and is an alumnus of
the law department of the Uni
versity Of Virginia. MIR. Dupre
has been practicing law in this
city since 1905, and is considered
one of the most eminent of the
younger lawyers of this state. |
He is now a member of the firm
Of Dupre & Dupre, composed of
himself and Congressman H.
Garland Dupre, with Offices at
3O4-06 Hennen Annex.
In politics Mr.. Dupre has been
considered as affiliated with the
regular Democratic party, al
though in the past fight he was
a supporter of Congressman
Pujo for the United States Sen
ate. His father, Judge Gilbert
[. Dupre, as is well known, was
not only a supporter of Judge
Hal, but was an ardent and en-
thusiastic member of the Good
Government League.
Mr.. Dupre is prominent in the
business, social and lodge life of
this city. He is a member of
the Boston Club, the Chess and
Checker and Whist Club, the
Young Mems Gymnastic Club,
the Audubon Golf Club and of
several carnival and social Or
ganization clubs. He is a Mason
and an Elk and at college was a
member of the Alpha Tau One
ga and Theta NJ Epsilon Frater- I
mites. He is a member of the ]
board of directors of the Morris I
Building and Land Improvement t
Association, one of the largest
property holding corporations in r
this state, and is prominently e
connected with many other busi- Q
ness enterprises of this city. e
-s-~S-s--- -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

G. Friederichs, dean of the
dental department of Tulane
University, began the agitation
of this idea for the public schools
more than is years ago.
The school board, recently,
after several mentions of the
fight in The Item, passed favor
ably on the dentists plan and
sent them forth, officially, into
the schools of the city to supple
ment the work Of the board 5
medical inspectors by carrying
out a cleanup campaign in the
mouths of the children.
All in any way unable to pay
to have the work done are
treated gratis, and the work
must be done, according to the
school board's order.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

Opelousas Grove 24l, Opelou.
sas, La, extends deep sympathy
q Sovs. Emily Durio and Co
snne Ciary, in the death of their
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23
Claude LatiOlais Dies Al His
Home In Carencr0.

Claude Latiolais, once Superin-
tendent of Public Education, of
Lafayette parish, prominent in
politics there, died at his home in
Carencro on last Saturday.
He was i'll but a short while,
his robust constitution being no
bar to the ravages Of pneumonia.
The deceased is the step-son of
Mrs. DR.. Latiolais, of Opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-03-23

ne 81 Landry (La.) ElaFtsn Is KfiAsai
asst aRs Of ihs bssf aaiiaa nd pFlaasa
ssssliss IN the WhsIs seusA.--AMERFCaR
KEsPaPER UNIOH.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03

the various lines of agricultural eX-
perimentation and investigation being
carried on by the United States depart
ment of agriculture and the different
State agricultural institutions. Each
exhibit will be in the charge OF eX-
perts. who will explain the details to
the visiting farmers and point out
how the results of this work may be
applied to their own farm conditions.
Conservation, country life and rural
school problems will be treated In a
fundamental way both through exhl-
bits and by speakers of national repu-
tation.
There will be competitive classes
for all kinds of grains and grasses and
cotton. As this exposition is national
in scope, it is necessary to limit the
number Of competitive exhibits to the
prize winners in their respective State
shows. In this way only the best that
has been produced by each State Will
be exhibited to compete for Zone, Ma
tional and international sweepstakes
trophies.
Those who are planning to attend the
exposition may look forward with con-
fidence to a pleasant and profitable ex-
perience. Two years will intervene be-
tween this exposition and the one held
in Columbus, Ohio, in 1911. This has
given the management time and oppor-
tunity to prepare a show at Columbia
that will far surpass any exposition
of the kind previously held-a grand
round up of all State agricultural
meetings and shows; the best IN
thought, the best in exhibits. 1t sum-
marizes, in graphic form, tse agricul-
tural progress of the nation.
Geo. H. Stevenson,
Secretary and General Manager Ma
tional Corn exposition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
WILL CONFER WITH LEADERS.
Wilson Invites William j. Bryan to
Consult With Him After Return
From Bermuda.

Hamilton, Ber., Nov. 2S.-Woodrow
Wilson has written letter to William
j. Bryan, inviting him to a conference
after Mr.. Wilson's ret lr1 frcn EcI-
muda The president-elect wishes to
consult with Mr.. Bryan as one Of the
leaders of the DemocrcStic party, but
he will take counsel VIII a number OF
other Democratic leaders also regard
ing his future programme.
1t is definitely announced, however
that Mr.. Bryan is not coming to Ber-
muda and that he has not been in
vited to do so.
After Thanksgiving dinner today
Gov. and Mrs. Wilson went driving, in
the evening attended an amateur per-
Torrance of "Our Mutual Friend"
Being president-elect of the United
States and being merely Woodrow
Wilson, an American citizen in search
of rest on a British island, do not diff
fer in the slightest degree.
Gov. Wilson was recalling today his
previous vacations in the Bermudas,
when, as president of Princeton uni
yersity, he sought rest and quiet here.
Not Bit Different.
! cts not a bit different" he said.
Everything IS the same as before.
Many more people have called, to be
sure, but I am having just the kind
of vacation 1 wanted with plenty o.
rest and exercise"
The people of Bermuda took him at
his word when he said he came for
rest pure and simple and they haze
not bothered him in the least. In
fact, the social diversions have been
Just enough to prevent his stay here
from becoming monotonous.
The president-elect varies his vaca-
ton pleasures with the days as they
come. Often he sleeps a long time
and occasionally, On rainy afternoons,
takes an additional nap. His CORE
spondence is negligible in amount. His
secretaries at home were instructed
to send mail of only the most urgent
character and to date they have not
sent single letter.
Excellent Discretion,
Excellent discretion was the gov
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
On the Road.

It was getting very late and Dub
bleighis gasoline had given out.
Has anyodby around here got any
gasoline?" he asked, drawing up at a
small hotel by the roadside.
Nobody but me-" said the landlord.
Good" said Dubbleigh. How
much do you want for it?''
Couldn't sell it to ye today" said
the landlord. Its Sunday
"But, see here, my friend protest
ed Dubbleigh. What can do? L"
eye might put up here for the
night" said the landlord, indifferenlIy.
81 got nice room l can let ye have
for seven dollars. "-Harper's Weekly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
SHRINERS IN ANNUAL SESSION
At SOUTH CAROLINA'S CAPITAL
Many South Carolina Cities Repre-
sented Among Participants in
Usual Festivities.

Columbia, Nov. 2S-Today was a
day of pleasure for the Shriners OF
South Carolina, the meeting of Omar
Temple being held here. The program
began at an early hour when Craven
Hall was thrown open and Shrinefs,
Tyros and their friends enjoyed con-
tinuous luncheon which had been pre-
pared and spread upon lengthy tables.
The Columbia Shriners planned early
for the best meeting ever held in South
Carolina and it appeared they were
successful, for more than 400 visitors
augmented the ranks of the local mem
bers.
The entire day, with the exception of
the business session held at the
Masonic Temple, shortly before noon,
was devoted to series of fun making
enterprises. The visitors were given
one great big time and the committee
left nothing undone that could add to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
"Fresh Meat"
The ingenuity of the committee
which arranged the startling features
was evident when the imitation iron
cage was driven through the streets.
In durance vile were about score of
Tyros or Fresh meat" in charge Of E.
G. Cook, who, armed with billy,
endeavored to prevent a riot To the
rear of the cage, and following in
close proximity, whenever = move was
made was the camel, symbol Of mcr-
riment and feast The Columbia camel
was a kindly beast and extended cour-
tesies of the occasion to all who made
proper obeisance.
The changing of the bell 10 the po-
lice patrol wagon attracted great
crowd to Craven Hall, wnen two inno-
CGuI p1 1OSpCCI1fC O14AA W. .A4OW -
in and carried to the station house. Of
course, this was frame up" on the
part of the full hedged Shrine2s on
their candidates and formed part OF
the ceremonies to the initiation. At
noon the dinner was resumed at Crav-
en- Hall, and with appetites renewed
after brisk walks in the stimulating
November air, the Shriners were able
to enjoy the spread to the fullest de-
gree.
The Shriners came from all over the
State. The Charleston delegation
bringing with it the paraphernalia, ar
rived at Z o'clock this morning IN d
special train over the Atlantic Coast
Line railway. This tram picked up
others at Beanettsville. Others came
from Chester, Orangeourg, Rock HILL.
Sumter, Newberry, Wnitmise and 9Th
er places.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
NOTICE.

To the Stockholders Of the Farmers
bank, Prosperity, S. c.: Notice is here
by given that, pursuant to a resolution
adopted by the board of directors OF
the Farmers Bank Of Prosperity, at a
meeting held at Prosperity, S. c., on
the oath day of October, 1912, spe-
cial meeting Of the stockholders OF the
said bank will be held at 2 p. m. on
the 18th day of December, 1912, at
the banking house of the said bank, In
Prosperity, S. c., Tor the purpose OF
amending the constitution and bylaws
Of said bank so as to increase the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03

ernor's smiling comment when he told
about it. The governor says he feels
greatly improved in health and as dis
tant from the political whirl of the
campaign as if it closed three years
ago instead of three weeks ago.
The absence of newspapers makes
the island particular delight for Gov
Wilson.
He admits that when he was think
ing of place from which to escape
things political he thought Immediately
of Bermuda, not only because politi-
clans after being sincerely warned,
would keep their distance, but also be-
cause the daily newspaper does not in
wade the quaint stiffness of the little
archipelago.
1t appears quite likely that before
the Inauguration the president-elect
and the president will meet in Wash
ington. Gov. Wilson will be passing
through the capital on his way to and
from the jubilee celebration at Staun-
ton, Va, December 8. If he does not
stop at Washington On that occasion
he doubtless will in February when
he may then attend the dinner given
by tho Gridiron club at which Presi-
dent Taft is expected to be present.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

All persons holding claims against
the estate of H. S. Graham, deceased,
are notified and requested to present
the same, duly attested, to the under
stoned executors. of, the last will and
testament of said deceased On or be-
fore December 25, 1912.
B. C. Matthews,
Glen Graham,
11-26-4t1taW. Executors.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-12-03
/, G. C.. Start Probe.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-Chief Inspec-
tor H w. Relnap, of the Interstate
commerce commission, accompanied by
Jas. E. Howard, an expert of the bu-
reau of standards, left today on orders
from Interstate Commerce Commis-
sioner McCord to make an inquiry into
the cause of the wreck at Glenloch.