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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05
OP[L0DSAS MAKES Splendid HOST ENTERTAINING THE HREA[N
Crowds From All Over The State Poured Into Opelousas To
How Elaborately Chef Brown and His Men
Were Entertaining Their Guests

towns and citieswherein thereare
volunteer fire departments pay a
tax of per cent per annum to
the fire department. At the last
session of the legislature a, bill
was offered to that effect but
was defeated in the committee
on corporations by one vote,
though the Senate was strongly
in favor of the l per cent tax.
The volunteer firemen left the
convention hall on Saturday
morning fully resolved to make
a harder fight than ever to Sc
cure this tax, which they ought
by right to have.
Chief Brown was assigned as
his topic ''Our State Fire Mar
shal's Law: Does it Encourage
and Improve Our Volunteer
Service?' Mr.. Brown treated
this subject in an excellent man
ner, showing that the State Fire
Marshsll Law did not encourage
volunteer firemen. Instead of
making it easy for men who
fight the flames free of charge
the law makes the fremen send
in report of the fires, how they
originated, etc. In his paper
Mr.. Brown approved the one
per cent tax and thinks that it
would be a little inducement to
young men of every city and
town to become a member of the
volunteer fire department The
convention approved c h i f
Browns paper.
The meeting was adjourned SO
as to allow the delegates and
fremen an opportunity to catch
the O'Gee train for Half Moon.
About one hundred men were
landed at the little station in
front of the pretty Flanders
Park, on Half Moon, at about
half after twelve. They were
soon busy makeing courtboullion
and fried fish, besides other ac-
cessories to a fshdinner, disap-
pear. Under the shady oak trees,
which adorn the beautiful place
the firemen and their invited
guests assembled for an enjoy
able afternoon. 1t is said that
never before were there SO many
fish cooked at one time in this
section, and all who attended
are sure that the courtbouillon
and fish were we'll cooked.
After the dinner when every
one there felt in the best of
spirit Mr.. Lorenzo Church was
introduced as the after dinner
speaker. but to the sorrow and
disappointment of those present
water from the skies began
pouring down upon the place OF
speaking in torrents, thereby
compelling the speaker to take
his seat. The rain lasted until
Lit was time to leave the park for
Opelousas.
Saturday nights meeting was
one of the most interesting OF
the eighth annual convention OF
the state fremen's association.
The reason for this was undoubt-
edly because of the election OF
officers. The visiting firemen
from all over Louisiana were SO
highly pleased over the manner
the local fire fighters entertained
them, and holding Chief Brown
of the Hook & Ladder Company
in such high esteem, that when
it came to elect a president and
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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05
LOCAL TEAM COPS
FROM new IBERIA
Home Boys Add One More To
Their Long List OF
Victories.

New iberia and Opelousas
clashed on the local field on last
Sunday and to say who won the
game would be repeating the
same old tale of the present sea-
son. 1t is needless to mention
that Opelousas, though outhit,
had what fans call a cinch against
the Iberia aggregation. The
game was rather slow, but still it
was very good game; with the
exception of a little wrangling on
the part of both sides on one or
two occasions, when the umpire
gave some very close decisions.
the game was an excellent past
time.
New Iberia played in fine form,
considering the team, but the
pride of the Opelousas fans did
not come to the expectation, in
fact the home boys did not play
the kind of ball they usually do.
But this was due to the fact that
most of the players attended a
dance the night before and one
during the week. But taking
everything in consideration Opel
ousas has a much etter team
than New Iberia.
Of the stars none showed UP
better than did Francioni, whose
beautiful throw to the home plate
in the sixth inning saved the day:
with the bases full and one out
Delahoussaye, New Iberia's hit
ter, hit a fast one to right field,
whereupon Courts, who was on
third. started on his way to the
plate, but the right fielder's
throw got there before the runner
and Courts was called out. r.
Dupuy, who was on second,
thought he too would try to get
home, and he too was put out ait
the home plate, after a spirited
run by Broussard. of the local
team, who tagged him as he was
about TO make score.
IN the same inning Captain
Dejean, displayed to the fans,
what kind of a ball player he
feally is 20 Deiean was first
up and made an easy out via d
pop fly to first base; Terry then
sent one to the shortstop. who
muffled it and allowed the local
pill finger an opportunity to land
safely at the initial bag. Brown
then took Terry's place and was
safe on second when the short
stop erred on Thompson's
grounder. Both players moved
up a bag when Francioni hit d
stinger to the third baseman, who
made a bad job Of it and all three
players were safe. Broussard
then hit a high fly to deep center
and Brown, running for Terry
scored the first run for the local
team. The Captain was the next
up and he placed a beauty ia
centerfeld, Whereupon Thompson
and Francioni came racing in
home with two runs, thereby win
ming the game.
Terry pitched a good game and
he and Bill Stewart made the
only double play of the game.
Brown played in good form,
whilst Broussard took good care
Of his position. The Grand Old
Man played the center garden as
though he was many years young
er than he is. Jack did not fail
to get his usual hit and was once
more robbed of one, when he
sent the ball to deep left field.
but L. Dupuy made a pretty
catch of it. Thompson was care
full that the New iberia runners
would respect second base,
whilst Bill Stewart held first base
in a splendid manner.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05

The fire fighters from all over
the state were entertained in this
city on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday of last week, and when
they left Opelousas each and
every one, who had the oppor-
tunity to be here as the guests
of the Hope Hook & Ladder Co.,
had the satisfaction of having
been treated in most elaborate
and hospital manner. The dele
gates, as well as all the fremen,
who attended the eighth annual
convention of the Louisiana State
Firemen's Association, were
highly elated over the manner in
which Chief Brown and his fire.
men entertained them in this
city last week. One and all
were of the opinion they were
never so royalty received and at
the same time they are confident
that they will never be treated
in such ahospitable manner in any
other town or city in the state.
The first day of the Convention
was not very largely attended.
The Convention was opened at
3 p. m. Friday evening. when
Chief J. R. Gibbs, of Winfield
called the meeting to order,
whereupon Father Engberink
was introduced. Father Engbe-
rink made the invocation, but
before doing so he paid a glow
ing tribute to thelfremen's as
sociation of Louisiana. The good
priest said that this organization
was the grandest and most noble
one in the state, as the men who
compose it are self-sacrificing
men; they work, not for them
selves, but to save the property
of their fellow-c citizens, even at
the risk of their own lives. His
short talk was considered one of
the best ever heard in the court
house.
Mayor Loeb then made the
address of welcome to the fire.
men and presented them with
the key of the city. Editor Le-
COO, of the Point Coupee Ban
ner, was the next speaker; this
gentleman made some witty
remarks, which were enjoyed by
the spectators and delegates: he
also paid the local fremen high
compliments. Chief Riviere Of
Thibodeaux was the last to speak
at this meeting, whereupon the
association proceeded with reg
ular business.
One of the most interesting
sessions of the convention was
held on Saturday morning, a few
hours before the delegate fire.
men and invited guests boarded
an Opelousas Gulf & Northeast
ern special train for Half Moon
for the fremen picnic.
Among those who spoke at
this meeting were Deputy Fire
Marshal Hagerty, of the fire
mashal office, New Orleans, and
Mr.. Lorenzo Church of New Or
leans.
The most important topic of
this meeting was the proposed
l per cent per annum tax to the
volunteer fire department of the
state. The iremen have been
working strenuously for the last
three years to have the legisla-
ture of Louisiana pass a law
whereby the insurance cornpa-
nies collecting premiums in the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05
Vaudeville Show to Be Given By
EIkS.

The Billies of local lodge 104S
are preparing to entertain the
public toa vaudeville show at the
Band Auditorium, on July
t h e 18th, and h e y prom
ise their friends that the
show will be something great.
The principal actors will be
members of the Elks lodge and
it is the anticipation of the Elks
to give a real classy perform
ance.
On Tuesday night the men,
bers of the local lodge will give
a dutch supper and smoker.
Everything is in preparation for
the day and a good time is sure
to ensue.
After the show on Monday
night, July the 18th, it is most
probable that a dance will fol-
low, as music will be on hand
and the youngsters who will at
tend will be unable to refrain
from dancing.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05

. Messrs. George Baillio and S.
g. 2. Molff, OF Washington, spent
sunday in this city.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05

Mrs. H. BodemuIler and little
daughter, Lilly Bell, and son,
Herman, left on Tuesday for
Wright, La, where she will re-
main several days as the guest
Other sister, Mrs. w. II. Baker.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-05

OFFICIAL JOURNAL
The 81. Landry CIaFlsn Is she Official Jaufs
nal Of every public body In the parish, spi-
Ice Jury, Sch80l Board, LeVee Beard, MCt.@
eipIaties oiOpeleuSaS, Port Barre and Mslbsls
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22

RECOGNITION OF CHINA.

Los Angeles Tribune: Because Of its big significance
on both sides of the world the enthusiasm Of all true
progressves stirred by the decision of de
partment to recognize the Chinese republic This manly
extension of the helping hand from the worlds greatest
democracy to the newest-we exclude Mexico which is
now olgarchy-is in line with the best traditions of
country.
beware of entanglng alliance was the parting adj
monitor of the wise Washington. century and quar-
ter of time has not essened the Importance of those words
The Knox diplomacy made government an ally of an
avarcious group of bankers which sought force sur
loan of defenseless people. What escape by
Withdrawing from that position we do not know. War
possibility.
One of the blacklist pages in British history is the story
Of the opium whereby the drug that debauched China
was forced on the country and today England is
trying to aid big business by compelling China to give
up its struggle to escape from the hradom of the drug
So say that President Wilson has not only stimulated
the world best ideals by his step but has escaped serious
chances involved in alliance with other depart
ments and the Rothchild Morgan invisible government
Moreover, he has made probably splendid coup in dip
lomacy. China will now gratefully regard the United
States her best friend and may be that in the
early and swift embodiment of her magnificent trade op-
portunes America will be favored at every step if pos
sbe TO part of the continent is this likelihood so
pregnant with meaning the Pacific slope whose shores
to harbor the mightest armadas of commerce the
earth has yet known. f' @ .-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
JAPANESE INRoAps.

Salt Lake TribuneIt has been fayOrte proestation
IN the part of those among who in favor of de-
errng to Japan, that the Japanese immigration to this
country is being honestly limited by the Japanese gov
irnment and that we have to fear japanese
competition in abOrs industries since the Japa-
ese government would prefer to have coonists or emf
grants from that country go to Korea Formosa rather
han to the United States. We are constantly assured
lso that the number of Japanese in this country is de-
reasng by reason of the good faith exercised by the
japanese government in heading OFF emigration this
country and in retaining those Japanese who here
IS soon as they be got at suggestion therefore
hat there ought to be drastic restriction of Japa
lese immigration is frowned upon since that would be
questioning the good faith of the Japanese government
1t has been matter of current observation and of
ual demonstration, however that these official represen-
atoms are misleading and while of course not inten
onay false false in fact For the number of Japa
,nese in this country increasing all the time and IN
,reasng very fast breaking down of the resfric-
lions against japanese Immigration has opened the way
md the Inducements for Japanese TO come the United
states are so great as to any effort Of the
Japanese government if honestly made to restrict
the coming of the Japanese to our shores. 4 ~
1t is quite true that California is in an awkward posi-
on in this matter 1t is not only of the
Panama Canal Exposition but because of the attitude
of our own government with respect to Japanese m-
grafton Officially we assume the correctness of the
position that the Japanese authorities not only iii
good faith attempting to- reduce the number Of Japanese
in this country but in fact doiag The truth is
however that they are doing nothing Of the kind and
that the Japanese increasing vastly in numbers
the United States all the time mot only specifically as to
he occupation of lands in California but as laborers
throughout all this montan region. ''t *s' s tg'y
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
TARIFF REVISION MACHINE,

Salt Lake Tribune.-It has been evident that the po-
cal managers of the Democratic party in Washington
are trying to put into effect machine which will put
through the tariff revision such basis be agreed
upon by the President and the house ways and means
committee The phase Of the subject thus presented
discussed by the Portland Oregonan in the following
editorial paragraphs
1he conferences on the tariff bin between Presidcut
Wilson and members of the house and senate committees
which will have charge of the bill convey the impressions
that all objections from members of the iory party
IN either house to be met before the is in
trOduced. hreefold machine is the lam it through
rich Each at least had his separate ornlAtor acting
independently and they gave opportunity for test
strength amendments in open session. The three-fod
Democratic machine veslned nap the Npes in
advance after ascertanng what each member
for and framed the bill accordingly. If this machine he
well oiled 1t might dispose of the tariff in a month anil
spend the summer in choppng Off the many heals rof
the money trust and reforming the currency, Before
tins TN, congress ends its life may make Mr. Cannon look
ike a mere tyro as Car r. US sER. 9tS5
There is no doubt but that the effort which our Port
land contemporary spnstH and strongly stigpatizes is
beng mfde iherf u equay n9 si99uB thet SO far as
appears my that effort must n6cessarhy fall For WITH
free WOOL free Sugar and drastic cut in the tariff on
lead land zinc it would be impossible to Eally enough
Democratic senators to agree with any sch hotSe fopj
stions AS we have pointed outdths DantgeSatc sena
tors from Louisiana will stand finn asaast free sugar
pr any material reduction in the sugar tariff The two
Democratic senators from Colorado and the two Demo-
cratic senators from Missouri will stand ysod against
any destructive cut in the tariff on lead and zinc The
two Democratic senators from Montana be depended
upon to stand firm against free wool The senators from
these four States by uniting their common interests can
defeat any program that includes free sugar free
or material cut in sugar wool or in lead or zinc
we reckon, therefore, that while the political machine
which the Democrats seem likely to put into operation
in support of partisan caucus tariff BILL NAV lam it
through the house. there the least likelihood of the
senate agreeing thereto.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
COMPLIMENT TO. JAPANESE.

Springfield Repubean.-fIow the japanese have been
making their way fruit farmers in California was
shown in statistics presented the other day the judi
ciay committee of the state by the Asiatc Exclu-
sion League which Is asking for law forbiddng the
purchase or lease of land by aliens In 1904 the Japa-
iese of California owned 2242 and leased 81
In 1909 these holdings had increased to l6949 acres
I'd and 1877 233 leased 1t is estimated that at present
hey own $4,000 acres and lease $4,000 Farmers from
he south of the State expressed the fear that unless
hing done the Japanese will gain of the orange
industry. However unfriendly the comment it was
Inc compliment to the Japanese farmers and business
nen Objection made to the Brdsal Bill because
permits ownership by Japanese corporations Senator
'anfords Bill is more stringent prohibiting ownership
r lease by corporation the majority of whose stock
ield by aliens not eligible citizenship California is in
IN awkward position just now for it is highly undesr-
able that anything be done to the great exposition
Of 1915. q u
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Twenty years ago. lacking few months ngress
met IN extra session At the previous November election
the Democracy had swept the decks by enormous major
|lties Mr.. Cleveland for President had won alndily
over General Harrison Again the house showed Demo-
cratic control and the had been brought around
ITO that complexion
The fight had been principally on the tariff issue
with the issue stated by the Democracy extreme terms
AT last many persons thought tariff for revenue only
was ON the eve of enactment Prominent tariff reform
ers were Jubiant. Business were nervous
1t looked as If the antprotectonists had the game
their hands, How could they lose with the President
and the leader of the house their side? Bit they did
lose A handful of protection Democrats in t,, s.nath
recast the house bill to suit themselves forced the amend
ed measure on the house. and paralyzed the President 50
that he was unable to sign his to a veto
Again. after long time there is complete Democratic
control. a low-tarf Democrat is in the White House
Another sits in the speakers chair in the house An
other leader of the house The tariff has the right of
way. Other questions interesting and one-the cur
rencyis more less pressing but the tariff is to be dis
posed of before any other business of Importance is
taken up.
Everything points to a lowarff victory How can
the advocates of that policy lose with all the pcture'
cards IN their hands, Do they know their Hoyle2
As twenty years ago there few protection Demo
crats in the senate aud they much exercised over
local interests. They are protesting against policy
which they assert will if carried ont their constit
uents Will they fight Do they mean what they say?
Sefpreservaton is law higher than party laws and if
they are really between destruction and new political
alignment what will the choice of these senator's be-
Greater love has politician than this that he give up
sugar wool for his friends
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
THE TARIFF SCHEDULES.

San Francisco Chronice-There is unuuestionably a
contest between the President and many Of the Demo-
cratic senator's How it will result remains to be SEEN
bu however it results it will leave bitterness whose eff
fects will appear later [Wa $50 j.
The Presidents position is that as the head of the
Democratic party directly responsible the whole party
sand the whole people his final views matters Of policy
That also the view of former President Diaz of
Mexico - E't.
Some of the Democratic senator's however adhere
quite resoutey to the old notion that senators and repre-
sentatves elected to make laws and not merely
ratify them by formal enactment
And some OF them announce plainly that when the
tariff bill reaches the senate they propose to the
power of senator to offer amendments and carry them
if they can. -' ~, H' ttN-
OF course the President far too wise to talk TO
ators as we have written What he talks of is platform
pledges. Democratic principles and harmony within the
party He does not threaten, but persuades and with
the Democratic platform major premise he can Ger.
tanly build up an apparently logical argument
Its weakness, however, is that it is not proposed to
actually at one fell swoop abolish every vesge of pro
lection, but to do something little short of that And
the President insists on determining just how far the
new law shall go. '
There many Democratic senators who evidently
believe that proposed reductions in duties if actually
made, Will put their constituents engaged in important
industries out of business And they intend to prevent
it if they y, -. -, ~ 'sf.s't n ~
The fact is that the profits of manufacturing in this
country are greatly exaggerated. No manufacturing in
dustry worth carrying which does not in most wears
pay ten per cent dividends. The risks are very heavy
There is continuous scrappng' of machinery and pro
and factory which does not good wears earn
ten per cent dividend likely to gradually have its
capital impaired by bad years 49, 10
Most of the New England textile mills whose stock is
widely distributed have been recently paying from four
to six per cent perhaps passing dividends altogether
And mills which under present duties can earn no
larger dividends than that unauesenaby in great
danger of closing down under the new duties proposed
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-04-22
BE WISE IN ECONOMY.

In their desire for economy-and true economy is
most necessaryhe legislators should exercise discre.
ton as well as zeal The departmental heads not on,
deserve but require adequate salaries if this Terror,
is to have the services of good 1t is impossible fo
the erritory to the men it should have for thu
proper carrying of the public business if the govern
mental salaries are to be voted third or less thar
paid for like services by the corporations 1t is rdicu
lous for he senator's for instance pay their cerl
more than they willing to pay the territorial treas
urer who has millions to handle and account for every
month; it is nonsenscal to offer the attorney genera
less than is paid of the political attaches of the
house; it is neither good business nor good sense
calmly waste thousands after thousands all through tho
session and then take ft of false economy during tn,
last days prepare TO spend twenty thousand fo
extra session to cut ten thousand from the appropra
ton bills {&E3
The present heads of the departments will hold oiic,
for comparatively few weeks 1t is unfair to the
coming Governor whoever he may be- to fix particular
salaries the basis Of two of the men ir
Office and raise according to the way the majority
in the Legislature may like dislike the personality Of
the ncumbents
The legislature its just acquired economical desire
may very easily arrange the salary schedule so that on,
of independent will be able to accept posi-
tions under the administrations or, on the Other
hand, make it so that only inferior material may be
available for the Democratic Governor when he com,
to form his cabinet. Hawaii is not going to be
best served by limiting the choice for departmental
heads to either rich men to whom small salary
will be worth acceptance. The various departmental,
positions hard to fill with competent under any
circumstances ANY severe salary cuts will only make
the task of securing competent harder and the Ter
rtory will suffer ssh% ,,.s