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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

We see where the parish of Tangipa-
hoa, for so many years, considered the
bad Parish of Louisiana is not in it with
Caddo. Up in North Louisiana, where the
city Of Shreveport is situated, there have
been more. murders and lynching commit
ted this year than in any other five par
ishes. Caddo will soon rob the title from
T~angipahoa, if she continues increasing her
criminal records as rapidly as it has during
the last twelve months.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
The same old song of many

The same old song Of many years past
is brought once more to our ears: 'Don'tfor
get to pay your poll tax!p' Be sure to be
there in time. Many are paying their poll
taxes daily, but several more could be
waited on. Only nine more days in which
to conform with the law, SO that you are
eligible to cast your ballot. Pay your poll
tax to-day, as you may be sick tomorrow
and unable to go to the Sheriff's office.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
DRAINAGE AND GOOD ROADS

If every citizen in st. Landry were t
interest himself one half as much in drain
age and good reads as in politics, it is thu
opinion of the Clarion, that it would no
take many weeks to convert this parish
from one of the poorest drained sections Of
the state, into a perfectly well drained coun.
try. Nor would it require such a long time
to cons truct permanent highways.
It is to the welfare of every public spir-
tied man in st. Landry to urge the build.
ing of better and more substantial roads. 1t
is the duty of those who have the interest
of their parish at heart to herald the cause
of better drainage. If a little time would
be devoted to this all important question at
present, we dare say, that within the next
three years, we citizens of st. Landry, who
claim to be progressive, would have accom-
plished something which we would be proud
OF, for the rest of our days.
Good roads and good drainage ought to
be the slogan of every farmer in this par
ish. They are the ones who will get the
most benefit out of good roads and good
drainage. When they will be convinced, as
they will be in a few months, they will won
der how they ever allowed themselves to
wade through mud and water, on the coun-
try highways, which some of them call good
roads, so many years. They will wonder
why they did not go up to their member of
the police jury and beg of him to have an
ordinance adopted calling for a good roads
and drainage tax.
There is no reason why a parish as
prosperous and as wealthy ais St. Landry
should not follow the example set to the
country parishes by Calcasieu. This parish
was divided into four, but still the progress
siye citizens of Calcasieu did not hesitate
one moment in taxing themselves to lew
$500, 900 in order to build better roads. IN
a few months that parish will possess the
best road system in Louisiana. To-day the
people Of Calcasieu, especially, the farmers.
are proud of their action, as they have re-
ceived congratulations from all over the
south for their prog~ressiveness and their de-
sire to go forward.
Why can't St. Landry follow in the
footstep of Calcasieu? Yes. that is the
question; still we have made very little
progress in ait empting to impress upon the
minds of our country people that good SUBJ
stantial and permanent highways will save
them thousands of dollars each wear, in
stead of costing them a fortune, as many
now believe.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

The state of Mississippi reminds US a
great deal of the Republic of Mexico. This
state has been leading all the other in the
Union, for the last four or five years, with
political scandals. Louissian politics might
be rotten, as many may think, but one sure
thing politics in this state appear as pure
as an angel, when compared with the poll
tics of Mississippi.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

The editor of the P~ontchatoula Demo-
crat makes this liberal offer: If the writer
possessed 500, 900, he would donate one
fifth of the sum to the SIS, 900, 600 fund"
The editor of the A~merican-Press will not
allow any man from benighted Tangy
to Guido him in generosity. If some gent
will provide him with $500, 600, he will inn
mediately turn over one-half of it to the
Five Million dollar fund. New Orleans
capitalists. please N. B.-American Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
The next state "go-round"

The next state "~go-round" is going to
be some scrap. Here we find Jared San
ders, Gov. Hall and Bob Broussard cuddling
close together, where Tom Barrett and Wal
ter Burke are both waiting for some political
bolt to strike them. Bob Ewing is saying
nothing just now, but what he is going to
have to say later on will be more than to
make up for his present silence. The
erstwhile so called Good Government League
which succeeded in sliding Hall into the
.governorship solely because the Regular
Of the state was divided, is no
a factor. and the decision of the
Regulars as to whom is wanted to succeed
Hall is equivalent to an election Lake
Charles Times.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Republicans in Louisiana are allowed
only seven representatives at the Republi-
can National Convention. This cuts the
number in half, and the chances are that
the Democratic states will have very little
to say about who should be chosen the
Republican presidential nominee, as was
the case in 1912.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

1t is surprising to note how many OF our
leading citizens who have been boosting
Jared Sanders as the strongest possible can
.didatefor Governor nnthe nextspolhtieal go
round. Yes, indeed, Saddle, it does appear
as though there is a slow but sure fever
taking. the majority of the voters of Louis
lana, and that fever is no other than j. Y"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Who said that Gov. Hall wasn't a regu-
lar? just watch on which side of the house
he will be found in 1916. He has an incli-
nation towards the good old faction which
placed him on the Supreme Bench a few
years back and judging from appearances
he will be glad to come back to that faction.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF DUPREvILLE MECHE.
No. 1851, Probate Docket. 18th Judict
District Court. Parish of st. Landry. la

No. 1851, Probate Docket. 18th judicial
District Court. Parish of st. Landry. a
Whereas, s. Tilden Meche, Administrator
ofthe above entitled estate,I has fled a
final tabl-au of classification of the debts
and distribution OF funds OF said succession.
accompaniedby his petition praying for the
homologation of same.
And whereas, the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order OF court
bearing date---
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all parties interested to make opposition to
said tabieau to file same In writing in my
office within the time required by law, why
the said tableau should not be h~omologated
and confirmed.
By order of said Court.
HENRY LaSTRAPES, JR..
dec ID t Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

How glad, we, newspaper men, must
be that we are not mail carriers these
days The newspaper man is the one who
generally gets the most cursing, but ten to
one the mail man will receive his share dur
ing the holidays.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

It is reported that President Woodrow
Wilson will probably spend Christmas be-
tween New Orleans and Mobile. the peo-
pie of Louisiana will gladly welcome such a
distinguished visitor and we feel certain
that Mr.. Wilson would enjoy his stay in
Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Mayor Berhman is spending the first
vacation, in a long while, in Cuba. No
doubt the popular Dutchman is having an
ENJOYABLE time with the greesers.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
Be sure to behave like a nice little b

Be sure to behave like a nice little boy
on Christmas day, old chap. Don't drink too
much of that stuff which makes you
think that you own the whole world. You
might be sorry of it, after you have made
a fool of yourself. Have a good time, but
a decent n at The same time.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Notice is hereby given that ]
will apply to the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the City OF
Opelousas, La, for a license to
operate a saloon for colored peo-
pie, for the year 1914, same to be
located on the corner of North
and Union streets, in the Black.
sher building, in the City OF
Opelousas.
REM WALLIOR.
dec 13-4t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

w b ereas s, Toilette S m t, of
st. Landry Parish, a applies to be ap.
pointed Administrative OF the above num-
bered and entitled estate,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all parties interested to show cause, II any
they can or have, within ten days from the
the said petitioner should not be granted.
By Order of said Court.
Opelousas, la, -. 1913.
HENRY LASTRAPES, Jr.
dec a13 st Clerk OF Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
Public Auction.

I will proceed to sell a t public auction.
to the last n highest bidder, at the resi-.
g OF A mos m LaWteli.
st. Landry parish, La. with appraisc-
law relative to estray animals, on
Saturday, Dec. 27, 1918,
at II O'Clock a. m the following described
property. to-wft:
One unbranded, 2 year old bull calf; col
or, dark dun.
S. j. GOssELIN,
..p. 18th Ward.
dec ID st ~
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Whereas, Emelie ohnso n,
of st. Landry Parish, La, has applied by
of tile above numbered and entitled estate.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all parties interested to show cause, II any
they can or have. within ten days from the
first publication hereof, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be granted.
BY order of said Court.
DpeiousaS, La -, 1918.
HENRY LASTRAPES. JR.,
dec 20 1t Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

Notice is hereby given that I will ap-
ply to the Mayor and Board of Alder
men of the town of Melville, La, for a
license to operate a saloon for negroes,
for the year 1914, in the building on
Front Street near Church Street, at
present occupied by me as a saloon.
nov % 1t PAUL ARTALL.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20

FOR SALE.-An Underwood
Typewriter, practically new, at
a bargain. Apply to w. J. San
doz, III w. Landry ST.. city.
dec Is If
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
NOTICE OF ADMINISTER ALTON
t A OF DAN e

=, Probate Docket. District Court
Parish OF ST. Landry, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-12-20
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
ESTATE OF RoDoLpHE sAvoIE.

o., Probate Docket, 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court. Parish of ST. Landry, La.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
-1LLIIIIIIIIIIIElINItIgb
CO e1E~k-
THAT'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE
EVER SAW" SAID PETER.

see the contents clearly He was sur
prised t. Sc" that the drawer was full
OF things that must at some time or
other have belonged to boy just
about his size On top was square
envelope OF thin, old fashioned paper
This last Mrs Barker took from its
place with slow fingers. From within
she drew Il small valentine, all lacy
with notices on il. 1t wasn't Il won
derful valentine not nearly SO splendid
as those Peter could buy at the store,
but Peter knew from the way that
Mrs. Barker touched IL that it had
great value IN her eyes.
My little boy sent that valentine to
me-" she said. more than fifteen years
ago
Then Peter understood
And you haven't got him now?' he
said
Mrs Barker shook her head slowly.
That's the most beautiful valentine
! ever saw. said Peter earnestly.
Mrs. Barker smiled Il smile that was
like II ray of winters sunshine. She
didn't say Il word but she took Peters
face in her trembling hands. and this
time she kissed him
As Peter went on his way to school
his mind was filed with big plan.
lie was going to send Mrs. Barker
valentine He felt sure in his heart
That it would make her happy, and
when he went To pick it out he took
the greatest care that it must not be
too fine so that il would look finer In
any way than the valentine In the yell
low envelope, but il must be nice
enough so that Mrs. Barker would
know how glad he was to send 1t. And
when evening came and 1t was too
lark for any one to see clearly any
Sody coming Peter stole up To the old
| lady's door, pushed his valentine be
meath Ii. knocked loudly and scamper-
ed around the corner of the house. He
/ heard the door open and SOW the light
| shine out When all was dark again
| he slipped away home with happy
/ heart
There was surprise in store for him
/ that night. for just before he went Ia
! led n knock sounded at his fathers
door. Twas not loud knock, but
rather as If II had been made by a
feeble hand There Oh the doorstep lay
n package addressed to Peter Blake
and no one was to be seen. And when
Peter took II in and opened II what
do you think he found inside? A won
derful apple tart. made heart shaped
aud I'm the crust were cut the words
go My Valentine.
For goodness sake! snid refer
mother. II wonder who ever conc
have sent it,
81 know" cried Peter. 1T was Mrs
BARKER. and | bet she made one JUS
like IL for her little boy when he sen
her a valentine long ago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29

There wasn't any doubt that Mrs
Barker WIS "a cross old lady. All the
children who Went 10y her house ou
their way 10 school said So. She was
little aud weakened aud Old and her
thin gray hair was pulled back from
her forehead tightly aud wound into "a
hard little knot at the back OF her
head
There was only one OF the children
who liked her. and he was Peter Blake
And ever since that day that Mrs.
Barker had called 10 him as he went
10y and said. severely enough perhaps
Hi. boy when you're I'm the village
can trust YOU TO get me a spool Of
10 thread he felt that he knew Mrs
Barker well indeed, for when he came
hack promptly with the spool of thread
she had said to him. Would you like
some shagbarksE" Yes, ma'am," he
said promptly.
ON the morning OF the 14th Of Febru
airy Peter looked up ms usual AT the
window. Mrs. Barker stood in the
doorway.
Its Valentines day. Mrs Barker,
lie called brightly.
Valentines day-so II is" said the
old woman thoughtfulN. IF you have
time 10 come in minute have some
thing To show YOU.
Peter did have time, FOR he was ear
~. She took him into her bedroom
aud pulled open the bottom drawer of
her old fashioned bureau. Peter could
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
An Optimistic Prediction.

p. &. simmons OF the simmons
Hardware company of ST Louis, is
quoted as saying
"It IS my judgment that We have
just commenced upon "a boom period.
which, when &c reaches its height viii
surpass amy other period of business
prosperity ever known in the historJ
of this country. Throughout the en-
tire United States the iobbers in our
line OF business are pushed to their
utmost not only 80 execute orders bu'
to got % sufioic2t quantity of goods 20
UI them Cur customers report the
same trtviy IN business at their end
OFF tnr line, nu e which is the result
off the monumental crops of farm
products ot the year 1872, Taking
Ju, outlook as whole would say
tUHf it is the best have ever known
boz my experience of ffty-seveu years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
STOCKS

Boston. Mass, Jan. 2s.-Although ON
tile surface it Is hand 10 see amy ma
teHm change bon thee situation, there is
undoubtedly more cheerful. feeling
% is evident that urgent liquidation
has rum it's course. % fair sized short
interest exists. and there is decide
,Hs better murN.I 1pr H.h grade
iuuds W. have been going though
au ,rl m which the pr"plr ug this
country could srr uutuiu4 mt ruin
ahead. and DO one could Doe found "h"
WAS willing to express himself 80, @"
some hope for the future Aeaas Iuuk-
,d upon u- freak We feel that this
has boon oycrloua and although ve
uo uu look for any great rise from
n,rr. $500 certainly ra.0 that rally OF
tr0 points is m urdor. j Sur-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
No Consolidation Proposed.

Rumors have been circulating To the
eject jhut consolidation of the Am
cricau Zinc and Butte 4 superior was
either being arranged on was under
preliminary consideration. The fact
that Hayden stone X co. are repre-
scented on the dlrectorates of both
companies ana have been conspicuous
i'm their financing has given color 10
these rumors. but We can state that
there are absolutely mo- plans made
m ,his direction, says The News Ru-
T,du.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Copper Country /. o. o. F.

The annual meeting of the Copper
Country odd Fellows association viii
ne held Saturday evening in the hall
of Mystic lodge of Hancock, At re-
cent meetings, each of the subordinate
odd Fellow and Rebekah branches as
well as the encampments and cantons
selected representatives To the |. o.
.. T.. association and these win meet
and name officers for 1913. The assoc
cation is representative body. In
April the Copper Country association
viii hold another meeting, at which
time plans will he considered for the
annual reunion i'm mid summer. This
likely will he held i'm Calumet this
year.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
The Good Never Die

There is nothing. no nothing, limo
cent or good that dies and is forgot
ten. An infant-a prattling child dy-
ing in its cradle-will live again In
better thoughts of those who loved
It. and play It's part through them,
I'm the redeeming actions of the world.
though Its body be burnt to ashes and
drowned In the deepest sea.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29

The annual banquet of the Northern
Michigan Building and Loan assoc
citation will be held at the Scott hotel
the evening of Feb 4. The banquet
viii be rendered To the officers and
assistant secretaries of the associa-
ton.
Miss Myrtle Blonde of Ripley was
taken to st. Joseph's hospital to un-
Gergo an operation yesterday Miss
Blondo accidentally shot herself in the
foot last fall.
Roy Nichols Is here on n visit.
Dave stark has returned from Wis
it in Chicago.
Miss Hilda and Miss Mary Eilola
have gene tn Chicago whore they will
make their home.
Herman Wieder is home from Chi
,ago where he witnessed the wedding
Of his brother Ernest, to Miss Violet
copeland
Commencing Monday, Feb. 3, the
aNtional Stock company will be at the
Orpheum for an indefinite stay. The
company will give three new shows
each week.
Mrs. Robert Bradley of Burke's
Falls, ont, arrived in the copper
country yesterday for brief stay
With Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Solmar
Of the canal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
British North eorneo.

British North Borneo has an area
OF $1,000 square miles and a popula-
lion, according 10 the census of 1911.
Of 2OS,lS3. The European residents
number 355, Chinese 26,202. Malays, l.
Cl2, East Indians 5,jl1 and Filipinos
800. The number of natives cannot
be more than approximately estimated
but their number is placed at about
10000.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
ADDITIONAL LODGE NEWS
Calumet Lodge, /. o. o. r.

The second degree was conferred on
five candidates at the regular meet
ing of Calumet lodge, |. O. O. +. last
evening. Next week the third degree
will be held. Richard Keast and John
Spur Rave been named as 'represen-
tatives for 1913 i'm the Copper Coun-
try odd Fellows association,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
The Draw.

IT'S a commercial age" said H. X.
Adair, the western detective, apropos
OF an octogenarian who had been bun
coed out OF $4,000 by girl crook of
baltimore. IT'S commercial age"
the detective repeated In the good
old days man would draw his sword
for his loves sake, but now he draws
a check"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
HANCOCK
clTvs TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Has Seen incorporates Now Nearly
Oecade-No Observance.

The city of Hancock is now nearing
the tenth year of It's existence as
such, the exact date when the village
Hancock became II city being March
-, 1908.
No public observance of the city's
birthday has been planned So far ac.
cording To Mayor Dodge.
Since its incorporation as a citE.
Hancock has had four mayors.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Work.

Man must work. That is certain
rs the sun. But he may work grudg-
ingly. or he may work gratefully, or
he may work as machine. He can
not always choose his work, but he
can do IL in generous temper and
with an up-looking heart. There Is
no work so rude tJat he may not ex-
alt 1t; there Is no work so impassive
that he may not breathe a soul into
St; there is no work so dull that he
may not enliven it.-Eienry Giles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Practical Has TO Be Looked To.

A Journalist talked recently with a
struggling composer. He inquired
whether the words of the great mas
ters did not inspire the musician. The
musician granted that they did, but
that they do not inspire confidence
in landlords when the rent was due.
an occasion for which 1t was well to
be prepared even IL you had to play
cheap melodies to do It.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Increasing Speed Of Propeller.

An officer of the United States navy
has found that the power of high
speed vessels propeller is increased
about ten per cent. by placing ribs
on the faces OF its blades to decrease
the partial vacuum that always oc-
ours there.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Isle Royale.

The directors of Isle Royale will
meet this weel, when it is expected an
initial dividend of 81 per share will be
declared although it probably viii
not be designated quarterly as
would have been probable if copper
had remained al or above L. cents per
pound
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Knights Of Romolus.

con- Friday evening the grand lodge
OF the knights of Romolus will hold
meeting in the Italian han at which
the newly elected officers viii be in
stalled. There will be a social sesi
sion ana smoker The subordinate
lodge will hold its regular meeting
this evening Ia elect officers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Keweenaw.

Kewcenaws TWO diamond drills are
boring steadily and are expected 10
cut the Ashbed lode within $50 feet
The first is 40. 81 hole. down 4lo feet
and the second. No 80. down t45 feet
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
MINES AND MINING STOCKS
BROKERS' GOSSIP
Calumet & Heels.

Calumet * Heclas No. Is shaft on
the Osceola lode is now hosting
through both compartments which
means the practical doubling Of us
-llI.lLLDI Inm-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29

Mike Shreck, the old-time heavy
weight, has quit the boxing game an,
taken up wrestling.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
Poor Brown

Jack, dear" said Mrs Brown.
you're so untidy. Sometimes ! doubt
If even your heart is In the right
place"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29
HELP WANTED-MAlE.

WANTED-Pin settlers. No school
boys wanted. Must he over 10. Can
earn from $25 To $50 monthly Cub
Bowling alleys. If
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29

Labor unions will build n temple
In Clcvelana in the spring.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-29

The Annual Stockholders Meeting
of the Tamarack Cooperative Asso
citation will he held at the Tamarack
Mine Carpenters shop, Saturday even
ing, February s, 1913, commencing at
30 T.. NJ. This meeting is for the pur-
pose of clecting three directors and for
the transaction of such other bust
ness as the various interests of the
Association may require. Stockhold-
,rs viii please observe that the place
of meeting this year Is AZ the lamar.
aclt Mine Carpenter snop.
Alfred Nichols Secretary
advertisements Feb -