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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25
GOV
n OF LOUISIANA
Shorn of Ceremonies, On Account of the
Flood n.--Promises to Garry
Out Platform.

his inaugural address. Tn
benediction was by Father Drous,
scarf, of st. Joseph's church, and
the ceremonies were over.
An informal reception was held
at the Istrouma Hotel in honor
of the Governor and family.
Many Monroe people were pres
ent and participated in the cere-
monies.
Gov. Halls inaugural address
was succinct and able, and he
was emphatic in his promise to
do his utmost to carry out his
campaign promises.
las the Governor elected by
the people and commissioned by
them, I propose to stand square
ly for the principles enunciated
by the platform on which | was
chosen and for the constructive
reforms as we'll as remedial
legislation indicated by it. It
shall be my sincere and constant
purpose to serve the whole peo-
pie faithfully and unselfishly,
and to do all within the legiti-
mate scope of my power to meet
their wishes and promote the
common good. I may make mis-
takes, but for these Task a char
liable and kind indulgence" said
the Governor.
There were comparatively few
recommendations, outside of the
suggestion Of a constitutional
convention to deal with the tax
alton and assessment problem.
He favored action by the State
seeking the cooperation of other
states for Federal control of the
river; the passing of a laW
against pernicious lobbying; the
conversion of the Railroad Com
mission into a public utilities
commission; laws for conserya-
ton of game and other resources
and legislation to aid the wet
land reclamation, drainage and
good roads movements.
He said his administration
would not be destructive. It
would not seek to destroy the
good work Of previous admins
trations; it would only aim to cut
out what was bad.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25

The average yield of corn fol
Louisiana in 1911 as reproted by
the Bureau of Statistics was 1875
bushels per acre. This shows an
increase u n d e r Demonstration
methods of Sd per cent or TO-
bushels per acre, which at &c
cents per bushel, shows an in
creased value Of S7.07 per acre,
or $128. 1858 on the Is, 1888 acres
reported.
Combining results on these
two crops, we find a total OF
1865, 033. 90 representing t h {
value Of increased production OF
cotton and corn in Louisiana, due
to Demonstration methods on
49, 805 acres reported for the
year 1911.
In addition to the work re-
ported above there were over
$500 Demonstrators and Coop
orators in Louisiana. in 1911, fol
lowing Demonstration methods,
whose reports are not available.
WORK
Demonstration Work in Louis
lana has been advancing year bv
year both in acreage under cult
walton and in proportions of
yields obtained under Demon
stration methods to those obtain
ed under ordinary methods.
In 1910 there were 1892 cotton
demonstrators reporting on 49,
058 acres an average y ield of
785. 5pounds seed cotton per acre.
In 1911 there were 1,675 demon
strators reporting on 80, 022
acres, an average yield of
1063.5 pounds per acre.
With corn in 1910 there were
1892 demonstrators reporting on
$50 acres an average yield of
35.2 bushels of shelled corn per
acre. In 1911 there were 1916
demonstrators reporting. under
very unfavorable conditions on
16, 783 acres an average yield of
8.6 bushels per hcre.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25
PRACTICAL BUSINESS
COLLEGE

NHIELLYo FNAGIICAL BUSINESS OULLEUE
sS oARoNDELET STREET. NEW ORLEANS LA,
THE SCHOOL THAT GETS RESULTS, TncOrnOrafed 1881
BOOKKEEPING Taught " pracncaI expers-not mere theorsts.EC omrsesf hornnab1
yhigh grade II practical
SHORTHAND. The popular Gregg SYSTEM n % shading; only ii position, al in ona
nan easy TO- learn eghea sp print; eqlalt p most exacung speed res
TENS combined.
TYPEWRITING.-T The Touch Method; latest IN bet. "A IL Heading achne
ENGldSH spelling, punctuation ant capitalization letter.
Individual Instruction, Students begin at n Time. open Year Rouud. Roth
Sexes Day nj Nigh school Hree EmploymRn Department We Also Teachh y Mali
Terms Very Reasonable. Request Interesting Free Circulars.
EDMOND #. NELLY, 4. r A. President
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25

GOVERNOR I. E. HALL
at the Louisiana State University,
headed by John NJ. Parker, as
grand marshal and with many
prominent personages and
officials and carriages and auto
mobiles, escorted by sailors and
marines from e Battleship
Nebraska and the cadets of the
University. The Governor-elect
proceeded to the capitol grounds.
Governor Sanders accompanied
the officials and took a prominent
place on the platform, where the
proceedings were opened by an
invocation by Bishop Davis SEES
sums, of the Episcopal church.
The oath was administered by
Chief Justice Breaux, e /
which Governor Hall delivered
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25
Value of Demonstration Work

Mr.. Mason Shoedeh, S t a t e
Agent for the United States De
partment Of agriculture, believes
that Louisiana farmers can dou-
BILE the corn and cotton crop of
the State without putting an
other acre in cultivation. How?
Simply by applying the Demon
stration Methods of better seed
beds, better seed, better cultiva-
ton, and the growing of legumes
and the raising of live stock to
increase the fertility of the soil.
These simple methods apply
equally well to the growing of
all crops.
To back up his opinion, he en-
closed an abstract report obtain
ed of the Farmers Demonstra-
ton work for 1911 in Louisiana.
This report was compiled by the
Washington bureau of the United
States Department of Agricul-
ture.
The Bureaus report follows:
1875 cotton demonstrators re-
ported on SO, 022 acres, an aver
age of 1871 acres for each demon
strator. On this acreage they
produced an average yield of
1063.5 pounds of seed cotton per
acre and a total of 35, 120, 291
pounds. The average yield of
cotton in Louisiana as estimated
by the Bureau of Statistics, De
cember, 1911, was 522 pounds.
Thus it appears that the Demon
stration methods produced an in
crease of 104 percent or 541.5
pounds per acre above ordinary
methods. At a valuation of So. 90
per hundred this increase
amounts to 1924 per acre, or
$536, 277. % on the 80, 022 acres
reported.
1916 corn demonstrators re-
ported on l6, 1888 acres, an aver
age of 1873 acres for each dem
nac4raa4or Tbo,1 -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25
SUCCESSION SALE.
estate OF LOUIS rHEoGENE RICHARD.
$3.50, Probate Docket. 18th Judicis
District Court Parish OF st. Landry La.

-
No. $3.50, Probate Docket. 18th Judicial
District Court Parish of st. Landry La.
BY virtue OF an order of the Hon. b. III.
Pavy, Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court. in and for the Parish of st. Landry,
State OF La, In the above numbered and
entitled estate, there will be sold al
public auction, to the last n highest bid
der, by the undersigned administrator or
any duly qualified aucttoneer. at the last
residence OF the deceased in West Bellevue,
b ON
Saturday, June %, 1912,
at Ii O'Clock q. M. the following described
property, to-wit
sixty six arpents Of lanG with improve
ments thereon, bounded on the north by @.
ri. Bihm. south IT,. NJ. Boagni, east Joe
Boone and west Arthur Prejean.
One COW and calf, one coW, one three
year old heifer. one horse one mare, n
two year old colt one wagon, one buggy.
SIX head hogs, one set OF farming inple-
ments, one gun, eleven chairs. four rock
ing chairs, one wash stand, one toilet, one
sofa, two aFmo,res, 1--WE beds with mat
tresses and quilts, n spring cot, one
clock, four lamps. n sewing machine, one
stove, two c~upboards, n set OF Kitchen
utensils. one tool chest.
T~erms-Cash.
mayIS.6t Administrator.
49,
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and Professional Directory


BANKS:
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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25
SHERlFF'S SALE.
HENRY L.. GARLAND,
VS..
LUKE LAROSE.

No. 1852, sixteenth Judicial District Court
Parish OF st. Landry, II
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-05-25

Parish OF st. Landry, La.
BY virtue OF q order of seizure and sale is
sued out Of the Hon. 10th judicial DISTRICT
Court, In and for the parish OF st. Landry
In the above entitled and numbered suit
and to me directed, I have seized and will
offer for sale, for cash, at public auction, t
the last int highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House of st. Landry, Par.
ish, at opelousas. La. on
Saturday. June |, 1912,
at ii o'clock a., M, the following described
property, to.wit:
"A certain body of land situated near the
Waxta bridge between said bridge ant
Beggs station, being q portion of section
f1fty-nfne ts~91 township four E4l south rang
four f4l east, containing eighty lsOl acres
Tor one hundred arpentsl, n being the
west half Of the southeast quarter [w1s OF
seAI OF said section ffty-nine 1897 bounded
north $3.50, south 49,, east - and west by
49,,
Terms-Cash.
apl27-6t NJ. L, SWORDS, Sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
MRS. E. D. BROWNS LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

Three visiting matrons-Mrs. Hav- elin of New York, the guest of Mrs J. F. Baldwin, Mrs. Noodle of New Mexico, and Mrs. Henderson of Talla- Sega, the guests of Mrs. J. F. Black burn-were the inspiration of a lunch con yesterday given by Mrs. E. b. Brown.
 Cluny lace over pink satin covered the table and in the center were wa ter lilies surrounded by maiden hair ferns to produce the effect of pond about whose brink grew this deli cate foliage. The lilies were illum- mated by tiny electric bulbs which were secreted within their hearts. Oth- CT flowers than the lily were used in the decoration, the place cards show ing a variety of blooms. The favors were small cut glass jardinieres, each holding a tiny fern.
 Mrs. Browns guests were Mrs. Have lin. Mrs. Noodle, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Frank Rushton, Mrs. Borden Burr, Mrs A. C. Howze. Mrs. r. w. Dixon, Mrs. B. Il. Cooper, Mrs. J. F. Foster, Mrs. C. D. Bigsby, Mrs. J. F. Blackburn, Mrs Wood, Mrs. $. D. Harris, Mrs. J. F. Baldwin, Mrs. James Hood, Mrs. Thom- as Mayfield, Miss Susie White, Mrs. Helton. Mrs. J. w. Bruce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
SUNDAY ENTERTAINING
 IS INTRODUCED

A pleasant form of entertaining ones friends is described by Mrs. DeCottes in Ter Social World" and indicates a socia innovation of novel ohaarcter in Mont gomery-in a city already charming from social viewroint:
 'The happy thought of pr. and Mrs. L. .L. Hill to prepare for the entertainment of invited guests for Sunday afternoon, says Mrs. DeCottes, is a delightful one as the young men can on that afternoon be among the callers, a pleasure which is impossible on the occasion of any other cay affair. America has no male leisure class and this is tho mems only oppor- tunity to get a glimpse of an afternoon reception. They are in the habit of call ing on Sunday afternoon, but the delights of meeting a number of young ladies alst calling and of being refreshed. is qui.e new and welcome innovation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
MRS. O'BYRNE'S BRIDGE FOR HER GUESTS

Miss Prudence Trimble of Chicago and Miss Elise Miner of Helena, Mont, who are Mrs. OByrne's house guests, shared the honors of a lovely bridge party yesterday afternoon with Miss Lela Clinton of Waco, Tex, the guest of Mrs. Houston Davis.
 Pink, the favored color motive at yesterdays parties, was used with fine effect in the decoration of the hand some O'Byrne residence. Killarney roses nodded from graceful vases here and there and were particularly love ly in a great silver bowl in the break fast room.
 There were several prizes, handsome and tasteful. One was a silver picture frame, another a gold basket This was the consolation trophy and was drawn from a great cluster of pink Killarney roses. A luncheon including a mum Der of delicious viands, was served at the conclusion of a spirited series of games. Mrs. OByrne, who is a most cordial hostess, was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Lawrence Bramlege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
MRS. WILLARD WILSON
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Willard Wilson entertained the members of the Thursday Bridge club yes- terday afternoon at her home. luncheon followed the games and attractive prizes were distributed. A water color which was the work of Miss Lucille Douglass. was awarded to Mrs. Samuel Rand, and d plate, also the work of this clever art ist, was won by Mrs Henry T. DeBarde- leben. The guest prize, pair of hand embroidered pillow cases, was won by Mrs. w. N. Malone.
 Among those enjoying the afternoon with Mrs. Wilson were Mrs. w. c. Oliver, Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. S. I. Ledbet- ter, Mrs Richard Johnston, Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Frederick Dow, Mrs. T. T. Ashford, Mrs. J. D. Moore, MT. Zach Nabers, Mrs. John N. Gunnels, Mrs. Sam Rand, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Haskins Will Hams, Miss Rydng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
1O,5e2 2Slo 16ls 47ol llSo

ITO sum up the situation, as one of oug eminent preachers recently said, We get Just such government and law enforce ntent as We deserve and want
 "rhe responsibility for this woeful state Of affairs rests upon the individual citl- zen, who is indifferent to the call for ser Fice and careless in the bestowal of his vote.
 "In the panel from which this grand Jury was chosen, S5 names were called by the clerk in Judgo Greene's court, and only 62 anowered. b of whom were eX- cused. Iii other words nearly go per cent of those drawn for jury duty refused to present themselves in court. and it WAS necessary tc draw more names from the box to complete the petit juries for the week.
 Tn selecting officers to administer jus tice and enforce the law too little nt- tention has been paid by the voter to the character of the candidate. and his it. ness for the office and fearless impartiali- ty in diseh1rging the duties thereof So iong as this attitude of the voter is main tained, we cannot hope for or expect a tetterment of conditions
 Again. the very atmosphere seems filled with Gl utter indifference Of con- ditions, not 70 say contempt of court and laws According to the testimony pre- rented tne grand jury. there occurred 
 hall, in the armory a serious cutting affray between two of our soldier boys, supposed guardians Of peace and order smoker was in progress and several kegs of beer had been sent there by lhe order of the captain of the company, and he testimony showed that many of those present were in a state of rowdy intoxi- cation, though a large number of the boys were still in their teens. This liquor vas paid for out of the company treasury on order of he captain and delivered in broad daylight. Though the testimony shows tha. these smokers have been fce- quently siYen, the police department whose headquarters are in the same building, or the testimony of Chief Bode- aer, appear to have heen ignorant of the drunken brawl and cutting anray 1t is reported that funds paid by the Board of Revenue for the rent and upkeep of the Gfmory have been used to pay for liquor for these monthly earousals. We recon- mend that tie adjutant general make q thorough investigation of these condi- tions.
 Another fragrant instance of contempt of law anl order was the affray in the corridors of the courthouse between two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
SMITH -BEASLEY
 WEDDING IN LOUISVILLE

A wedding of signal interest in the south was that of Mrs. Margaret Proctor Beasley, formerly of this city. and MT. Milton II. Smith, Jr., which occurred at the home of the bride in Louisville. Mrs. George R. Ward the brides grandmother, and her uncles, MT. George B. Ward and Mir. William Ward, of this city, were among the out of town guests. They are expected to return home today in the pri- vate car of MT. Smith.
 Mrs. Smith, as Mrs. Beasley, is delight fully known in this city. She has visited here frequently since making her home in Louisville and her visits. though all ways brief, are filled. nevertheless, With charming evidences of the favor In which her Birmingham friends hold her. She is a woman of exceptional beauty, but she combines with this many other en- viable gifts, among them a lovely voice. which has had the advantage of fine cultivation, a ready wit and those qual- itIes which include a steadfast sincerity and loyalty and which make her valuable indeed as a friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02

Society is. perhaps, duller just now than at an2 time within the last three CT four months. With the excep- tion of few large receptions and the inncheons at the Country club this week has been unusually dull. Indeed. some one said the other day that there has been less entertaining this winter than usual. and speculation as to the reasons for the dullness followed. That the Birming- ham women have given more time to club and philanthropic work this winter than formerly has perhaps had something 10 do with the dullness, and, too, the very iaelement weather has been partly re- sponsible, for 1t is hard to send out in- Vitations or decide upon date when the clements are at war for weeks at a time, The club women have taken really serious study upon themselves and with the 300 ol 600 of them engaged in this kind of work there is little time for bridge. din- hers and receptions. It is a case of the calm before the storm, however, and things are indeed looking up. so to speak. Already there are parties and rumors of larties in many directions. The coming of AIr. an. Mrs. Oscar Hundley's guess othere will be four visitors). and the near approach of Lent. is causing many to as- sume the role of hostess and guests will be kept nssy for tho next three weeks. Mrs. Hundleys popularity as Bossie o'BIien, and since her return to Birming ham a few years ago to live will give Ter guests g distinct place in all the af- fairs of the pre-Lenten season. The next large reception will be the one at which Mr. and Mrs. Hundley introduce their guests on February 6, at the Country club, to be followed by Mrs. Hubert Seruggs' afternoon reception on the Sth.
 Among the small affairs to honor the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hundley will be a luncheon at the Country club next Wednesday, when Mrs. Chandler will lave several guests informally. Among the events in pleasant contemplation will be bridge tea to be given by Mrs. Rob- ert l. Ingalls, and Miss Luetta Gregg on the afternoon of the 17th. The invitation list will include only the young women friends and the young married friends of The hoste sses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
OUT OF TOWN NOTES

The following notes from the Lookout, Chattanooga Social Journal, will be cad with interest by friends:
 "The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Hanrah Johnson of Nashville t0 lrof. P F Claxton of Washington
 Professor Claxton. as the head of the Summer School of the South, had a na- tonal reputation as an educator which won him the appointment from President Taft as United States commissioner Of education. .s...,
 Miss Johnson is the librarian of the Carnegie library at Nashville and is tai- ented, brilliant woman. She has enjoyed the advantages of travel and to her nat ural brightness of intellect has the added charm of culture and training Miss Johnson Is leader in the art and literary clubs of the capital city and is identified with all of the philanthropic movements undertaken by the women's leagues and societies of the state.
 Mrs. Joseph B. Whitehead, who is spending the winter in Atlanta at the Georgia Terrace, has recently had as her guest Miss Elizabeth Howry of Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02

these patriotic women who are working hard for the needs of dependent Confed- crate veterans and other charities which their chapter dispenses believe the Bir- mingham public will respond heartily to their worthy appeal. The tickets are most reasonable.
 The meeting of the Wentworth club, planned to be held at the home of Mrs. R. G. McCarty has been changed to the home of Mrs. Horace Shaw.
 The Amaranth club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Clyde Smith, 2027 Thirteenth avenue. south.
 The next meeting of the Birmingham Art club will be held at 2f Watts build ing. Mrs. Raulston's studio. on February 3, 1912, at p. m. Subject, Pottery and Ceramics of America"
 Mrs. Grace Harrison will be hostess to the Shakespeare club tomorrow after noon.
 The Culture club meets tomorrow morn- ing with Mrs. c. C. Adams, Whitaker ave- nue.
 The Crescendo club meets with Mrs. T. l.. Hendricks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02

Wouldn't 1t be wonderful.n Nancy asked, If we could Just wish and a thing would be done?"
 The Man agreed with the reservation that her idea would be great if the wish ing were given to, say, limited number of people-those who would kno& how to wish intelligently.
 "Intelligently." Nancy repeated. q hate the word. knew you'd spoil it all and fix 1t so there would have to be licensed wshers."
 That's true" said The Man. You see, there are so many people who don't know what's good for them. not to speak of their lack of wisdom when 1t comes to solving the needs of others.
 T was thinking of others said she,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
HEFLIN IS VIGOROUS
 IN MAKING A REPLY
 TO THE GRAND JURY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 ----------~---~--~--~-~-- stand l would have been glad to have con- ferred with you, but you were not fair. If you have not been fairer to the per- sons you have indicted than you have to me, there will be but few such persons convicted"
 John w. slbley replied for the grand jury and stated that their report was based on the records and the report fur nished by Mr. Henin himself, and that they had endeavored to do their duty and carry out the charge given them when en- panelled by Judge Greene.
 Members of Grand Jury
 The personnel of the grand jury was as follows:
 Irwin w. sudduth Beat 24, 1i6 North Sixtieth street, salesman; Allen A. Sum- morhill, Beat 46. S02 Fiftieth street, north. Avondale, carpenter; Porter Meharg. Beat 8, East Bessemer, molder, John B. Bethea, Beat 37, 14l6 Twelfth avenue. north, real estate; Larl<in C. Browning. Beat 10, 7il7 Hillman avenue, East Lake. carpenter; John w. Sibley. Beat 2l. 24s1 Highland avenue. president Sibley-Minge Pressed Brick company; Thomas B. Gra- ham. Beat %. Mt. Olive, Morris farmer; Albert T. Reeves. Beat 29. Pratt City. clerk; Rigdon F. Orr, Beat 21, 1204 North Thirty-flrst street, mechanic: Sol Ed- wards, Beat 35, Oak Grove, farmer; Spur geon l.. Robinette. Beat 34. 36i Fifty fourth street, postman: Palmer Keith. Beat g, 1520 Fourth avenue, Bessemer. coi- lector; Houston w. Given. Beat 2i, Z330 Fourth avenue, north, assistant civil en- gineer; Archie W. Teate, Beat 9. Crews station, wireman; Claud Ellard. Beat 20. Irondale, clerk; John Buckalew. Beat 9. Adamsville farmer; Harry c. Lee. Beat 2i. 5301 Third avenue north, Woodlawn. engraver; Wiley T. Bridges. Beat '. Chat man Town, farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-02
HIGHLAND CLAN
 MISS CLASS HOSTESS

The Highland Clan is another card cluo which held it's meeting yesterday. MISS Louise Glass was hostess, and the hospi- talty particularly complimented MES Polly Libby of Princeton, N. J.
 Among the number enjoying this happy occasion were Miss Libby, Miss Roberta Porter. Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Elise Farrior, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Sara Cooper. Miss Henrfann Early, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Carroll Woodson, Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Virginia Me- David and number of others.