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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19

than a large taxpayer. They
are the ones who have to go to
the voting booth on the 22nd to
cast their ballot FOR the tax.
They are the ones upon whom
this most vital question hinges.
At the same time that the small
taxpayers are earnestly urged
to vote in favor of the Traction
Company's tax, most of the
large property owners have al
ready volunteered that they
would not let the few dollars
that they will have to pay for a
tax stand in the way between
Opelousas and the Louisiana
Traction and Power Company.
Among those who signed the
petition calling for the traction
company's tax election, one well
remembers that all these men
are numbered among the most
prominent in the parish. These
know the advantages that Ope-
lousas will derive from the troll
ley line and they did not hesitate
to sign their names to the petit
ton tieefa4. They hey are real patriots, they
have the welfare of their COM
munitY at heart and do not mind
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
OPELOUSAS KNIGHTS
GOING TO YlCKSBl]RG
knights Of Columbia to Journey
to Mississippi This
Morning.

Some ten or twelve members
of the Opelousas Knights of Col
umbus Lodge No. 1173 are to
leave on this mornings Frisco
train for Baton Rouge, where
they will make connections with
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
for Vicksburg. Miss. They go
to Vicksburg to witness a grand
initiation, Sunday, the Goth.
Two or three years ago several
of the local Knights of Columbus
were in Vicksburg for similar
event and having been treated
SO royalty by these Mississipians
they have accepted an invitation
to be present at this initiation.
The Knights Of Columbus of
the Vicksburg Council No. 1893
were so very well pleased to
have the Opelousas Knights two
years ago that they have ex-
tended the local men another
invitation to attend this grand
affair.
If Vicksburg were not so far
from here, it is expected that
there would be a very large
crowd from Opelousas that would
journey there just to see the
candidates ride the goat" but
having to leave Opelousas on
Saturday morning, many who
would like to go are unable to
leave on that day. However,
those who will go are assured of
enjoying themselves enough for
the entire lodge.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
LOCAL BOYS TAKE
NAVAL ACADEMY EX.
ANIMATION
James Yidrine, Frank Pnlford
and John Brown Try
for Navy.

# James Vidrine, Frank Pull
ford and John Brown passed the
examination on last Tuesday for
appointments to the Naval Acad-
emy, Opelousas will be well rep
resented in the Navy before long.
These three young men leftOpe-
Iousas on Monday to stand the
examination, the former going
to Baton Rouge, while Pulford
and Brown went to Alexandra.
They received their appoint
ments from DR.. L. Lazaro, Con
gresham from the Seventh Dis
trict.
The intimate friends of the
three young men feel assured
that each and every one passed
the examination with good
marks and that they will be a
source of pride and glory to old
st. Landry when they will have
been in the Navy.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
OPELOUSAS BOY MAKES
GOOD At BASE
BALL.
Charles Dejean Has Been Pro-
NOTED. He Is Now with the
Southeastern League.

Charles Dejean, p o p u II
known BY baseball fans as In
Jun" has been discovered to be
a very good baseball player. A
few weeks ago Charlie left Ope-
lousas to join the Jackson, Miss,
Cotton States S League
team; he has made good and has
already been promoted to the
Gadsden, Ala, Southeastern
League.
While on the jackson team, it
is said that Charlie was the most
promising youngster OF the
whole bunch. He is a good hit
ter, a good base runner and an
excellent backstop. He will no
doubt be of valuable service to
the Gadsden team and it is
thought that he will soon make
his way up among faster men.
Charlie is a home boy and he
has learned all his baseball tao
ties and grit right here in 0pe-
lousas. He at first began play
ing on the High School team
some three or four years ago,
then he was the catcher for the
famous Rexall team, and last
year he made a splendid show
ing with the Opelousas team. He
was considered one of the best
amateur catchers in the state.
Jackson hearing Of Dejean' 8
ability as a ball player imme-
Hat Ell Y sent him a con-
tract for him to sign. He did
SO, after being advised by his
intimate friends and also being
convinced by them that he was
a ball player of no mean ability,
he reported to the Jackson team
for the Spring training. His
coaches and manager soon saw
that Dejean had the makings Oh
splendid ball player; he soon
attracted the attention Of the
Gadsen team and this team
bought Mr.. Dejean's release
from the Jackson team.
Charles Dejean has hundreds
of admirers in Opelousas anc
there is no one in the world who
wishes him success more thar
the OpeIousas people. They
knew that he would make gooc
with the Jackson team, but a
the same time they were all O
the opinion that 'Injun'' woule
not stop at the Cotton States
League. In a few years from
now it is hoped that the Soutl
will be reading Of the splendi,
playing cf Charles Dejean, jus
like the Southerners take prid
in reading the accounts of TIL
wonderful stunts of Joe Jack
son, iris Speaker and Ty Cobb
It is hoped that next year Dejea
will have a berth in the South
lern League and from now on h
/ will go right up the ladder t
the very top.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
Stockholders Meeting.

A regular meeting of the
stockholders of the 0pelousas
Compress Company will be held
at the Office of said corporation
at Opelousas, La, beginning at
10 O'Clock a. M, on
Monday, May 5th, 1918,
and closing at II a. M, ON said
day, for the purpose of electing
five directors, to serve for one
year from date, in accordance
with the charter Of said corpor-
alton, as well as to attend to
such other business as may come
before the meeting.
S. w. LICHTENSTEIN,
President.
). P. BARNETT, Secretary.
apr 12-4t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
OPELOUsAs, LA, SATURDAY, APRIL - 1918
BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN
WEDDING WEDNESDAY

One of the most beautiful and
prettiest weddings ever had in
this city was that of Mr.. Jean
Navi and Miss Sadie Carlo, the
charming and fascinating eight
een-year-old daughter of Mr..
Charles Carlo. The ceremony
was performed at the Catholic
Church, at $50 Wednesday eve
ming, Rev. Father Engberink
officiating. The church was
magnificently decorated with
beautiful palms and ferns for
the occasion and the holy edifice
was filled to its utmost capacity
with many friends of the Garbo
and Navi families, including
some of the most prominent cit
izens from ST. Landry.
The bride was elaborately
dressed in a white charmeuse,
with an over-dress of embroider-
ed marquisette, trimmed in
orange blossoms.
Miss Josephine Jennaro, of
New Iberia, acted in the capac-
ity of bridesmaid, while Mr.. Joe
Garbo was the best man. The
flower girls were little Misses
Josephine Marsiglia and Cecilia
Lucas.
At seven-thirty the crowd re-
paired to the handsome home of
the brides parents, on Main
Street, where a grand and gor-
geous reception was had. Cham
pagne flowed like water and
punch was in abundance, be-
sides a great deal of cake, can
dies and sandwiches We're en-
joyed by those present. Miss
Virginia Titard and Messrs. Sam
and Joe Garbo received the
guests, afterwards serving them
to champagne and punch, etc.
The bridal couple were the
recipients of many beautiful
presents, consisting OF pretty
cut-glass, silVerWare and hand
painted pictures, most of which
came from prominent people OF
this city, while several came
from Lafayette, New Iberia,
Crowley, New Orleans and
Marksville.
The out-of-town people, who
witnessed the ceremony and
were present at the reception
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ne. Lanasa,
of New Orleans, Mrs. Lanasa
being the brides sister: Messrs.
n. and L. Jennaro, OF New
Iberia, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Printz
and family, sof Marksville, Mr..
F. Messina, OF Crowley and Mr..
and Mrs. Marsiglia and family
of Lafayette.
Mrs. A. l.. Dejean and Messrs.
Geo. BienVenue and Louis White
played the wedding march, Mrs.
Dejean taking care of the piano,
while Mr.. Bienvenue had charge
of the violin and Mr.. White
played on the flute.
Among those who delivered
toasts were. Mayor E. L. Loeb,
Sheriff NJ. L. Swords, DR.. A. ]. i
Bercier and Mr.. Austin Perkins,
Mr.. NJ. Lanasa, of New Orleans,
responding for the bridal couple
in Italian.
In short, the wedding of Miss
Garbo and Mr.. Navi was one of
the grandest ever had in Ope-|
lousas. The newly Weds will
make Opelousas their home.
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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19
Columbian Woodmen Meet.

Opelousas household No. 100
held a rousing meeting on last
Friday night, of last week, and
perfected its organization. The
attendance was large and en-
thusiastic, class of 25 new
members being obligated into
the mysteries of the order. At
ter the election of officers the
degree work was exemplified, by
District Manager A. r. Hoff-
pauir, who also addressed the
members on the benefit of Col
umbian Woodcraft.
Some of the most representa-
tive people of the city are num-
bered in its membership which,
it is expected, will soon reach
SO or more. The charter is still
open and prospective members
are urged to make application
now. Another meeting will be
held on April Both, when other
candidates will be initiated and
the officers installed.
District Manager Hoffpauir
has received a check from the
home office for $40 in favor of
Charles G. Devilliers, An EN-
ployee of the Port Barre Lumber
Co, who had an arm broken a
few weeks ago. This amount is
paid under the accident claus of
his policy, the Columbian Wood
men being the only fraternal
order enbodying such an addi-
tional feature in its policy.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19

every home that has not the
ready cash, the people will pause
before throwing their support
to a council that would ruin
them, when there are other
means at hand. It is the pur-
pose of the good roads commit
tee to see that as the city has to
be taxed the three mills for good
roads, that she shall get her pro
rata of the 8 mill tax for her
streets. In other words, | am
assured that the good roads peo-
pie, which is the Police Jury
or it's representatives viii build
one street running North and
South through the town, and
one East and West also.
f t h e Interurban r u n S
through, it is bound to construct
and maintain about 1-3 of what
ever street it may run over.
To summarize: 1st. Have
your council build the pavement
by the issuance of bonds and the
help of the Interurban and the
public road funds in proportion
toottff. to other. fPseeif.tiieeas PEI tiers ef the town
Then you will owe no tax for
your streets, but you will owe
the 2 IL mills for the Interur-
ban and the three mills for good
roads. Let the council under
stand this, and the 2 IL and 3
mill tax will be gladly voted,
and stop forever the chickering's
between the (5ity and country.
To vote for the Interurban
you greatly aid the prosperity Of
the town, and / hope that our
citizens will emulate the splendid
example of our sister town,
Washington, and not cast, as
she did, a single vote against.
Vote for the 3 mill tax for good
roads for the vehicle license will
then be abolished, and the
aceruing from that source
together with the per capita tax,
will give St. Landry boom as
else can, and will throw
into circulation some Three or
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars,
that the people so much need.
Remember the Interurhan will
cost you So. so for every thou
sand dollars you are assessed
for this year, and that it cannot
be predicated on the assessment
of any other year.
Vote for the 3 mills tax so
that you will know that it will
cost you Three Dollars
per Thousand on what you are
paving.
Know further, that your We
hicle license will be knocked off.
Il you own a wagon it is now
ST 90: if you own a buggy it is
now rs cents, and your per cap
ita is now $1.00, making in all,
81. rs.
Remember that under the pro-
posed 3 mill tax you would not
be assessed for the wagon and
buggy more than $4,000, which
would be with your per capita of
81. 90, the sum of $1.30, as
against what you now pay, 42. Is.
Remember that many miles of
railroad will have to, and will
ingly pay whereas now they do
not pay one cent-the road tax.
Remember that banks, mer-
chants and all non-residents
that do not now pay a cent will
have to pay the road tax.
Remember that the fourth
ward of the parish which is now
next to the first or Opelousas
ward, is now assessed at over
One Million Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars, and that there
is to be added about Two Hun
dred Thousand Dollars, deducted
last year on account of overflow,
making in all over Two Millions
of assessed values, and that the
non-residents and railroads o f
that ward pay fully two-thirds
Of that assessment, and will have
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-04-19

Tbe ST Landry Ga.) Clarion is Without
aaunt oaa Of the best edited nd printed
wsekIIes In The Wh0ls Ssuth..-AMERIGAH
NEWSPAPER UNION.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
AYE IN THE POTATO ROTATION.
Rye Better Than Wheat In Potato Ro.
tation--No More Care Than Wheat
or Barley.
BY r. H. Demaree, AgronoSnist, J. l..
Case Pillow Works.

National Crop Improvement service.l
There is a decided tendency among
potato growers to substitute re in the
potato rotation in the place .! wheat.
The original Terry rotation VAS wheat,
clover and potatoes. This rotation is
theoretically and practically correct
for potato growers and Is widely used
throughout the whole country. Since
wheat Is more uncertain than rye,
however, many growers are using the
last named crop as they cannot afford
to lose one crop out of three, especially
since that crop is the one that nurses
up the young clover.
Many uses can be made of the rye
crop. Statistics show that the yield of
grain in the United States has been
somewhat higher per acre than wheat
and practically of the same farm
value. 1t is no more trouble to care
for than bearded wheat or barley.
The crop can be pastured early and
is especially good for brood sows.
The grain may also be allowed TO
ripen and then be hogged down in.
stead Of cut and threshed For the
potato grower, however, perhaps the
best method would be TO cut and
thresh the crop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
COST OF POWER.
A Wide Difference In the Cost Of
Horses and Mechanical Power
on the Farm.
BY Raymond oIney, M. RumIey Co.,
La Forte, Ind.

National Crop Improvement Service.l
The first cost OF tractor as COM
pared to that of horses necessary TO
supply an equal amount OF power
must always be considered in the
growing of crops. An engine which
will do the work of Is good horses
sells for $1,700. Fifteen horses at
$3.50 each (Which is low price,
would cost $2.250. In this case the
advantage of tho tractor is that 1t can
be worked to the limit of it's capacity,
and not be materially injured in so
doing, which is not possible with
horses.
According to Government figures, in
southeastern Minnesota, taken some
time ago, the cost of feeding horse
for one year is S73S9, and for 10
horses 1t would be. in round numbers,
s1,100.00 These horses average Gas
work hours per year. A Is H. P. trac-
tor working for 1000 hours will burn
about 1000 gallons of kerosene, which
will cost about cents per gallon. This
gives fuel bill OF $4,000 oil, grease
and minor items would not exceed
10000 This shows a large balance
on the tractor side.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
wAEaTLaMD.

CENTRAL, October 6 Wilma Amman
is assisting Mrs. w. d. Neeley with
her household duties. Mrs. A. Brom-
ley and Mrs. Conklin called at L. q.
Coles and j. Brennon's Thursday OF
last week I. Ray Haag is clerking for
B. c. NORMAN. :. Tobacco buyers are
Beginning to drive around and buy crops
Alvah Marshall and L. E. Sehlott-
mann bought DeLaval separator OF
W. ID. Nicely &C. B. Coleman has fin
ished making sorghum, but he has had
a job more important than making mo.
lasses, for Wednesday of last week he
was called TO the home Of c. A. Part
ridge to tie the nuptial knot for Arnett
Angel and Pearl Henderson. Congrat
ulations. Henry Furman, who has
been visiting relatives here, will return
to his home this week. His sister, Mrs.
Cilley, will accompany him as far as
Minneapolis to visit relatives. DIR.
H. Chase and wife of Lacrosse and E
Chase and wife of Guttenburg, Iowa,
autoed through here recently.
GOOD WILLS SUCCESSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Crop Improvement
Mix brains with sweat and your
acres will produce more.
A LARGER YIELD OF BETTER RY
nv Prof. T. c. RurnettA

(By Prof. L. c. Burnett.)
INA -fHral Crop Improvement Servicel
Ii would seem advisable TO first con-
slider just what purpose we are en-
deayoring to raise rye.
Rye is now being used largely for
feeding as well as distilling purposes.
For the farmer who feeds his crop, the
yield per acre is of first Importance.
If on the other hand the crop is to be
sold. attention TO a few usually
neglected items will make several dol
lars difference in the value of every
acre.
What is desired of the rye crop?
The interest of everybody concerned
in the rye crop is in the production
Of high yield Of uniform grain. Let
me repeat, high yield and uniform
grain" more bushels OF one type of
kernel, one size OF kernel, one color
of grain.
How to Start Rye Center.
Any man interested in obtaining the
best results in rye should circulate
the following agreement and get a
hundred or more signers.
Whereas The rye of the United States
having become badly mixed, and
Whereas The wide variation in the
price of rye is largely due TO this mix
ture.
We. the Undersigned. of................
County. .....-.....,, hereby agree to CO.
operate with the agricultural department
OF our state college, The Crop Improve
ment Committee and with each other, In
growing and disseminating pure bred seed
grains
To attend called meeting of all the
signers hereto. and to agree one with
the other to SOW the number OF acres SET
opposite to our names for tbs season OF
1912, of the kind, type and variety of rye
best adapted to the soil and climate OF
this county.
To Keep this grain pure and unmixed
and when harvested to demand a grad
uated price at the elevator according q
the quality OF the grain when delivered.
That we win apply 10 the ag-csSuly de-
partment of our state college, for infor-
nation as to where the best available
seed may be obtairSa
That we win do sveryi hing in our pow
er TO induce every ia:mer TO raise tn,
same variety SO hat eventually alb tn,
rye shipped from tails station win b,
UNIFORM and free from mixture.
Are you sufficiently Interested in the
rye situation in your own vicinity &c
obtain signers 70 this agreement,
For further information address Cror
Improvement Committee, Chicago
Illinois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
GENOA.

GENOA, October 6 Miss Violet Schu-
bert celebrated her 7th birthday, Sat-
urday evening, by giving a party {.
Mrs. Louis Laylan and children spent a
few days at Stoddard visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Meyra Monti has been sick
past week Mrs. ]. G. Johnson of Vic
tory visited here with relatives last
week Clarence Shisler has moved
his family in rooms vacated by Funk
Barlina and family Miss Sadie Kim
ball is with her brother, Sid Kimball
and family at Eastman . . Several car
loads of apples are now being shipped
from here by Thos Latimer & Sons.
Miss Eunice Prindle spent Sunday at
home from Lacrosse. Charles Prin-
die returned home from Dakota, where
he has been for several weeks working
=. Miss Elizabeth Maylin is visiting
relatives and friends at Plainville, Kan
sas. Mr. Garavalia accompanied his
daughter to her home in Illinois MIR.
and Mrs. Delph Zabolio visited the lat
ter 5 relatives at Seneca last week.
MISSISSIPPI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
RYE As FOOD.

National Crop Improvement 9eryice.l
Stature in European and American
peoples no doubt Is the result of con.
sumption of the two balanced grains,
wheat and rye.
Rye is even superior to wheat in
this respect, and the diet specialists Of
the world are urging its greater con-
sumption as the grain OF highest value
for a human food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
FOREST.

VALLEY, October s. John Kile, Jr.,
of Thorpe, is visiting among relatives
here. -. L. ID Nofsiuger aud wife visi.
ted at viii Markers near Ontario.
Arthur Hiesel is moving his family in
the old Lawton house recently vacated
by Robt Eastman. He will clerk for
A. U, Curry . c. H. Hunt purchased
farm and property near Readstown
-. John Eastman went to Trippeville,
Sunday MAYA Wong is spending a
few days with relatives at Livingston.
49,. Miss Frances zimmerman spent
Sunday with home folks at West Lima.
She is employed as teacher in Eastman
school Dell Meyers and wife are
proud possessors of seven pound girl
Oscar Marshall and wife visited his
brother Harve on Sunday.
MORNING GLORY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

VINO is the chief justice Of the su-
prere court of the United States, and
what annual salary does he drawn
The chief justice of the United
States supreme court is Edward ID.
White of Louisiana, who was ap-
pointed in 1910. His annual salary in
$4,000
is a new star added to the Americans
flag as soon as a state IS admitted to-
the Union7
No: not until the Fourth of July fol-
lowing the presidents proclamation OF
admission. This rule was fixed by a
law passed in 1918 and has been fol-
lowed without exception since,
Which is the oldest national flag now
in user
The American the design Of which
remains the same as it was adopted
June II. l771, except for the addition
of a star for each state when admitted
The design of the present flag of Great
Britain was adopted in 1901. that of
France in 1874, that of the German
empire in 1871. that Of Italy in 1s4s.
Was the office Of poet laureate of
England ever declined by any person to
whom Il was offered?
II was declined in 1857 by Thomas
GRAY, author of the celebrated elegy.
ami by Sir Waiter Scott in 1913.
Wordsworth before accepting the Office.
stipulated thar no formal effusions
should be considered a necessity.
HON raaay cubic inches are there in
a gallon, and what is the weight Of a.
gallon of wster7
The standard gallon Of the United
States contains 23l cubic inches and
SIS teisht una thiriythree hundredthsp
pounds Of distilled water The English
imperalgaHon contains 81 cubic inch-
es aud ten pounds Of distilled wafer
Tell mo IRE estimated number Of fol-
lowers Of lslsra at tho present timer
1 There are nearly 2ooO0000o Mos
lems The turkish government has
officially estimated the number mt l76.-
/ 0o0O00. divided aS follows Turkish
domination. 1S000tMO; other parts Of
I Asa. 90O00000; Africa 3G.00o000.
/ other countries ANA the Islands of the.
eastern sels, 23O0O000 Some esti-
mates are larger rs census Of 1901
: British india alone contained Gl.45s,-
! GEO Mann in 1900 gave the following
figures: Malay archipelago. 3l.042.0OOs
China s200a0oo, africa. s0,0O0.000;
total, 2oo.313.sf5.
What race founded tine ruined city or
5sslhek?
Syrian slu wershipers.
What day did lent begin this year.
wednesdays. Feb }
Who wrote The Soul Here and Here
after and is the author still alive7
CHARLES Marsh Mend. Died Febru--
airy. 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Henry A. johnson, a business man of
L'Anse, Mich writes: For years,
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs and colds has been our family
medicine, We give it to our children,
who like it on accounts of its pleasant
taste. Ii is a safe cure Cor COUGHS and
colds. TT contains no opiates o E. Davis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Quick BeIp to sackache and rheumatism

The man or woman who wants quick
help from baekache and rheumatism,
will find it in Foley Kidney Pills. They
act so quickly and with such good effect
that weak, inactive Kidneys that do not
keep the blood clean and free OF i'm
purities, are toned up ard strengthened
to healthy vigorous action. Good re.
suits follow their use promptly. o. f.
Davis.