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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
BOWMAN EXPLAINS
VIEWS ON CONTEST
Seed Will Get More Votes
Than COmer-KOlb Will
Beat Them Both
To the Editor of The Age Herald.

To the Editor of The Age Herald
On last Saturday a reporter for your
paper called at my office for the pur-
pose of obtaining my views Q being a
member of the state executive commit
tee) as to how the candidates for the
supreme court should be nominated,
when the democratic primaries should
be held, and whether or not l favored
plurality or majority plan for MAX
ing the nomination in the gubernatorial
race. 1 cheerfully gave the desired in
terview, but when said interview ap-
peared In your last Sundays issue, l
did not recognize it as one which l gave
out-in fact it was not mine at all
am made to say. for instance, IF the
race narrows down between Conner and
Henderson, say for example, then the
majority plan would be all right, as it
wouldn't make any difference" l did
not make the above statement, or any
part of 1t. 1 never mentioned the name
of Mr.. Conner or Mr. Henderson in my
said interview, nor did | even think
for moment that there was or is a
possibility for the race, at any time, to
be between Mr.. Conner and Mr. Hen
derson.
My candid opinion and best judgment
Is that Mr. Seed will get more votes in
the primary than will Governor Conner.
and | believe firmly and sincerely that
Captain Kolb win get more votes in the
primary than he received in his election
in 1892, at which time Governor Co
mer says he got the largest majority
ever given to candidate for governor
in the state of Alabama.
II Governor Conner is correct in this re-
/, gard, and | am fully convinced that he
is, why Reuben will get more votes
in the primary than will all the other
candidates combined.
The interview above referred to has
done me an injustice and l am in re-
ceipt of letters from over the state in
dicating as much.
| feel that you will do me the kind =
ness to publish this statement. Yours
respectfully,
PEYTON G. BOWMAN.
Birmingham December 8, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
JAPANESE SHOWN
OVER THE DISTRICT
Additional Rail Order From
Japanese Railway Is EX-
pected TO Result

The visit here yesterday of 7. Yenamy
and T. Teshime, two prominent Japanese,
is expected to result in am additional
rail order for the Tennessee Coal. Iron
and Railroad company from the Japanese
Imperial railroad which concern last year
proved a valuable customer for the Ten
nessee company. The two visitors came
here yesterday and were entertained dur
ing the day by George Gordon Craw-
ford, president of the company, and Frank
A. Burr. sales manager. They were taken
on a special train over the Birmingham
Southern to Ensley and Fairfield as well
to other properties of the company.
They We're very much impressed with the
iron and steel making equipment of this
district and were deeply interested in
every detail of steel rail manufacture that
was shown them.
The visitors returned to the city late
last night and left for the east immedi-
ately after reaching the city. 1t is under
stood that the two visitors are to place
an order for steel rails here during the
next few weeks. They had nothing to
say last night about their visit here other
than to venture the opinion that the Bir-
mingham district was unquestionably a
great one and a place with a great fu-
ture.
The visitors We're of the opinion that
the opening of the Panama canal, OBJ
waiting the necessity of using the Suez
waterway would stimulate the trade rela-
tions between this section and the orient.
1t is gathered that the Japanese en-
pre Will undertake to trade continually
with Birmingham in iron and steel mat
| terS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
MRS. HART FOUND
DEAD AT HOME

Columbus, o., December 9.-Of three
kinswomen of United States Senator
j. G. Fair of Nevada, to whom he be-
queather half million dollars. one Mrs.
l.. Hart, was fond dead from gas
fumes in her home today, and her two
granddaughters in dying condition
from the same cause. The senator was
an uncle of the younger women.
The Misses Hart are daughters of
Russell z. Hart, of Charlottesville, Mo,
and they made their home in Caruth-
ersville except when on extended Wis
its to their grandmother in Worthins
ton, a suburb, or among relatives In
the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
WATER RATES LOWERED
City Will Charge Only 15 Cents Per
Thousand Gallons

The new water rate ordinance for the
city municipal water plant at North
Birmingham was adopted yesterday by
the city commission, lowering the water
rates of the consumers of the municipal
Is cents. Superintendent ID. j. O'Connell
of the Birmingham Waterworks com
pany was present when the ordinance
was passed.
The ordinance Is viewed with some
significance on account of the fact that
a vigorous legal fight between the city
and the Birmingham Waterworks com
pany is now going on in regard to re-
duced water rates. The municipal plant
reduction will affect some 1000 or 300C
consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
19 OBJECTIONS
GIVEN TO REPORT

Chicago, December 9-Attorneys for
the Chicago Butter and Egg Board be-
fore Special Examiner Morrison today
set forth their objections to Morrison
report that the board has fixed prices
in violation of the antitrust law.
The board submitted 19 objections to
the report, asserting that no matter
what action the board took IL did not
fix the price of butter and eggs in the
open market.
1t was stated that Judge lands on
Thursday will fix date for trial of the
case in federal court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
NO CHANGE IN THE
FAIRGROUNDS AFFAIRS

resolution was adopted by the city
commissioners yesterday by which the
playground affairs of the city are MAIN
tained in statu quo. Secretary T. S. Set
tie of the National Fairgrounds associa-
tion and the local Fairgrounds associa-
tion had asked for a budget of several
thousand dollars by which to enlarge
the playground system.
1t is stated that next spring the same
Fairgrounds as were operated under
trained supervisors last summer will be
opened up again, but that no enlargement
of the playground system will be made
until the city gets into better financial
condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
American Painters Give Dinner

Paris, December 9.-Fifty American
painters and sculptors of Paris gave a
dinner tonight in honor of John E. d.
Trask, commissioner of fine arts for the
Panama-Pacific exposition.
The American ambassador, Myron L.
Herrick, spoke of the earnest spirit of the
French government toward the exposition,
This government, he said, was doing
everything possible to make its exhibits
thoroughly representative of the French
people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
CAPTAIN M'DONALD ON
"SCRATCHANKLE" BEAT

The notorious Scratch Ankle" beat was
assigned to Capt. Jack w j. Mcdonald
by Chief of Police George H. Bodeker
yesterday morning when the former chief
of detectives reported for active duty as
a patrolman. Scratch Ankle" is the
name given a section of the city on First
and Second avenues west of Eighteenth
street and it is claimed to be one of the
hardest beats to handle in Birmingham.
Policeman Mcdonald was placed ON the
day shift and is working under the orders
of Police Capt. Robert Hawkins.
There were no new developments yes
terday in the police department situation.
The detective department is completely
separated from the old police offices and
is located in the rooms formerly occupied
by the excise commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
COURT ITEMS

The board of revenue have moved from
occupies the room formerly occupied by
the first division of the circuit court The
new quarters have not yet been COM
peted as the clerks of the board will oc-
oupy the rooms now used by the circuit
court clerk as soon as they can be fitted
up. The board held a session yesterday
in which routine business was transacted.
The docket of the city court have been
received from the hands of the printer
and are ready for distribution at the
office of the clerk, Sam Blake.
The will of the late Henrietta S. Greene
was probated yesterday in the office of
Judge j. p Stiles The estate is valued
at $4,000. Mrs. Eliza F. Miller, sister
of the deceased is made the sole bene-
ficiary and is named as executrix without
bond
Contest to the will of the late Mrs Jesse
F. Jones, widow of the late Capt. p. Sid
Jones' was filed yesterday in the office Of
Judge j. p. Stiles of the probate court.
The contest was filed by Sid b. Jones, son
of the deceased, the Birmingham Trust
and Savings bank being proponents.
The hearing has been set for January IA
Two convictions were had in the sec
ond division of the criminal court yes
terday F. G. Thompson was fined $50
and costs on charge of violating the
revenue law. and Otis White, negro, $40
and costs, charged with gaming. Quite a
number of final judgments in forfeited
bond cases were ordered by Judge S. E.
Greene, ranging from 81 to 5000. Execu-
tions will be issued at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
Spanish King in France

Paris, December 9.-King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria OF Spain arrived here to-
night for few days stay. The cheers
of the large crowds at the station in
dicated that King Alfonso is fast taking
the place in the affections of Parisians
once occupied by King Edward of Eng
land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
Marriage Licenses

Robert S. Patterson. Ironaton. to Miss
Pearl Phillips.
T. G. Griffin. Bessemer, to Miss Geor-
gia 'Weaks.
Charles p. Marks, Birmingham, to Miss
Isabel Caldwell.
Walter Hare. Bessemer to Miss Pennie
Alfred.
Joseph II. Hatcher, Empire. TO Miss
Loyse Zeigler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
Hobson Workers Meet Tonight

There will be meeting of the Hob
son workers of jefferson county to-
night at the Chamber of Commerce at 5
O'Clock. w. r. Stewart of Ensley will
preside. The progress of the campaign
will be reviewed. w. S. Welsh of Bes-
semer, Henry Fits and Frank Domi-
nick will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
New Trial Applied For

Charlestown, w. Va, December 9.-Ap-
ploation for a new trial for e. Graham
Wilson, wealthy farmer, recently con-
victed of a serious offense charged by
Miss Kate Turner, a guest of his wife,
on June last, will be argued tomorroy.
Should a new trial be refused, Wilson
is liable to a sentence of from seven to
20 years in the penitentiary, the jury hav-
ing recommended the death sentence be
not imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
New Bank at Northport

Montgomery, December 9-fSpecial)
Chandler II. Lapsley, assistant to SUPER
intendent of Banks Alex r.. Walker went
to Northport, i'm Tuscaloosa county. to-
day for the purpose of opening the Bank
of Northport. which was recently granted
a charter under the state banking laws.
The new financial institution is capital
lied at So, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
License Schedule Passed

The 1914 city license schedule was
passed unanimously by the city com
mission yesterday. 1t is stated only one
change exists in it, hotels being
changed from a fiat rate to an assess
ment of 50 per room
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

FOR SALE.-Fifty Shares of
Stock in the Union Bank & Trust
Co., Opelousas, La, at the par
value of 500. 90 per share. APP
ply to Leon S. Haas, Attorney,
John P. Boagni. aug 2 If
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

JOSEPH PULITZER.

Pulitzer was born In Hungary. and at
the age of fourteen was forced to make
a living for his mother. He came to
America at the age Of eighteen. He could
not speak a word of English, but not dis
mayed he Joined the army, and at the
end OF the war began the study of Law.
Not being successful he entered the m
ploy Of a German Newspaper In st. Louis
as a reporter. His search for news be-
came SO diligent that he would stop peo-
pie on the street on their way to bust
ness, church or theatre, and beg them
for news. This energy soon began to as
sert itself and he climbed to the position
of editor. then to half owner.
In 1878, he bought the bankrupt st.
Louis Post Dispatch and made such a
remarkable success that in 1883 he was
able to buy the New York World, one Of
the most powerful papers in the country.
At his death, this boy, who couldn't
speak a word of English, oyercame the
difficulty, and left a fortune Of s30.000,-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will
be pleased to learn that there is
at least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, re-
Quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toieeo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

Louisiana stands second in
point of malarial immunity.
Texas standing first as show
ing less malaria than either Of
the ten states. The other states
standing in the order as express
ed by the number on the left of
the state. AS to st. Landry Par
ish | will state that it is my be-
lief that the membership of the
st. Landry Parish Medical Socie-
ty will testify to a man that in
their respective field of practice
those diseases attributable to ma
laria are growing less every year.
Hence it seems to me that il is
time that we were making great
er efforts to disabuse the minds Of
other states Of this erroneous inn
preston as to the vast prevail
ance of malaria in Louisiana.
And it occurs to me that one of
the best ways to accomplish this
end is for all Of the doctors to as
sist the State Board of Health in
collecting, tabulating, and pre-
serving vital statistics.
P. FOSTER. M. u.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
Notice.

| hereby notify the public that
one named Paul d'Orsennen,
who has been in the employ of
the st. Landry Clarion for a few
weeks getting subscriptions, is
no longer connected with this
paper. He has no power to col
lect for the Clarion, nor to OBJ
tain subscriptions.
YVES ANDREPONT,
Business Manager, St. Landry
Clarion.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
E. G.. Shute Druggist
Deserve Praise

F. c. Shute, druggist deserves
praise from Opelousas people for
introducing here the simple buck
thorn bark and glycerine mix
ture, known as Adler-i-ka. This
simple German remedy first be-
came famous by curing appendi-
citis and it has now been discov-
cred that A SINGLE DOSE re-
lieyes sour stomach, gas on the
stomach and constipation IN
STANTLY. It's quick action is
a big surprise to people.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
Classified Ads
WANTED-By
a good all-round printer, Cylinde
pressman, and makeup. Adj
dress st. Landry Clarion. L. R.

FOR SALE-Fine buggy mare.
Also one grade Jersey cow,
fresh in milk. Apply to J. j.
Healey, Opelousas, La.
july sat
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

FOR SALE at their wood
yard, fine gum wood at $500
per cord. See O. Fux & Son, or
phone 1862. aug 2
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

FOR SALE. "A new 8-wheel
Linsey log wagon with chains
and block. Price, if taken at
once, 500. 90,
FELIX Sicily,
june % At Port Barre, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
Communication

With your permission, | wish
to call the attention of the read
ers of the Clarion to a matter
which is of vital Importance to
the State of Louisiana, and
which I think should be given
extended publicity.
1t is a we'll known fact that
one of the greatest bearers to
emigration to Louisiana and one
which other states do not fail to
harp upon to the detriment of
our state and to their interest, is
the false impression which pre-
walls abroad that Louisiana is a
hot bed of malaria and that
our three staple products are
aligators, bull frogs and mos
quitoes, and that any person,
other than a native, will die here
in the morning before breakfast,
and would you blame any man
who, in the absence of evidence
to refute this fearful Indictment,
would refuse to bring his family
here and make his home among
US? / think not. To show you
the credence which this false inn
preston has gained I will relate
part Of an interview which one of
our real estate men had recent
ly with two gentlemen from one
of the western states, | think it
was, who were over here looking
at the country. He said about
one of the first questions they
asked him was about the health
of Southwest Louisiana, our local
land man thought he would avail
himself of the opportunity of
finding out their impression Of
health condition here, and hence
he said to them: I will guarantee
that before you gentlemen left
home you filled your valices with
quinine." They glanced signifi-
cantly at each other and replied,
Eyes we did and we have been
tanked up on it ever since we
have been here"
But now for the evidence in
rebuttal, Of this false Indictment
| submit the following testimony:
| have before me the preliminary
report of the commission ap-
pointed by the Southern Medical
Association for the study and
prevention of malaria; said Com
mission was appointed during the
early summer Of 1912 as follows:
Capt. @. F. Craig, Medical Corps,
u. S Army, Washington d. c.,
Chairman; DR.. Graham L. Hen
son, Jacksonville, Fla, Secre-
tary; DR.. w. S. Thayer. John
Hospital, Balti-
more, Md. DR.. r. III. Won Lzdon,
S. Public Health Service,
Mobile, Ala, DIR. William Krauss,
Memphis, Tenn, DR.. Creighton
New Orlean, La, Dr..
Leale Harris, Mobile, Ala, DR..
William II. Deaderick, Mariana,
Ark, Dr.. G. G. Bass, New Or
leans, La. The personnel of this
Commission must certainly add
weight to the report and make it
authentic. And when you take
into consideration the fact that
one Of the members Of this COM
mission put the necessary funds
out Of his own pocket, as there
were no public funds at its dis
posal, to get Up this data of vital
statistics you are bound to admit
that they were both sincere and
magnanimous in the discharge Of
their duty.
Their investigation embraced
ten states giving the number of
cases of malaria and the number
Of deaths from eah state re-
spectively as follows:
State Deaths Cases Population
70 Alabama, 1.222 122.2OO 2.138.o3
} Florida 3O7 5000 752.e1e
} Georgia 1,194 1884, 400 1000 121
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

Telephone service, linking together city and country and shore,
is never more appreciated than during the summer months.
While the business man is confined to his desk in the city, the
telephone keeps him in touch with wife and family, though they
may be many miles away, summerng at some pleasant resort.
During his own vacation the business man relies upon the tele-
phone. he is free from care, for he knows that he can be reached
at one by telephone should important matters require his attention.
AT the vacation home also. the telephone proves so convenient
in arranging games and outings with friends and ordering sup
plies from the distant markets.
All this is possible because Bell Telephone service is universal.
BY the way, have you q telephone?
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company.
INCORPORATED
Every Bell Telephone is a Long DistancekStation
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
GET READY
FOR FIRE

Have a Deep Well put down and put
IN Water Works. A pump and gasoline
engine do not cost a great deal. And
with a Deep Well, which I can bore for
you, you can provide yourself with the
convenience of water in your home and
have protection against fire, too
References: J.. B. McClelland and
]. j. Thompson.-Outfit now in 0pe-
lousas.
Let me figure with you on a outfit
for your home.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

On motion Of Mr.. Hawkins the
was adopted as a
budget of expenditures of the
Parish Board of School Directors
of st. Landry Parish for the
fiscal year ending June Both,
1913, viz:
Opelousas, La, July 18th, 1913.
To the President and Members
of the School Board Of the
Parish of st. Landry.
Gentlemen:
We, your finance committee.
beg leave to report the following.
budget of expenses for the year
19l3-1914:
Budget of Expenses for 1913
1914:
Teachers Salaries, 7
months s567OO. 90
superintendent Salary 1000. 90
Janitors' Salaries .-- COS. 90
Insurance on S choo
buildings in Parish. 600. 90
Office Expenses, Esti-
mated soo.o 90
Members Per Diem and
Milage, Estimated $780,
General Expenses a n d
Contingent, esti-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02
THEOzINT DOES WELL
IN THIS SECTION
One Plant Has Thirty-Eive
Stocks Whilst Ii Stands
10 Feet High.

Theozint, which is essentially
a northern plant, seems to be
well adapted for the soil in this
parish. 1t is more or less SINH
lar, in a way of feeding animals,
to crab grass, whilst it grows
forth one stock, from the seed,
which stock in the course OF
time generates itself and many
more stocks come from the
mother. Mr.. Alcide St. Cyr, of
this city, who has been raising a
little theozint for the last thirty
years, brought one of his plants
to the Clarion for the editor to
see, and really this huge sor-
ghum and corn-like plant
amazed those who saw it. 1t
measured ten feet in height,
whilst there were IS stocks on
it. A nearby horse made a rush
for it and, when given to him,
quickly did away with it.
It is said that theozint is fine
hay and is good for horses, cat
tie and hogs, and is easy to
raise, growing almost like grass.
1t can be cut in June, if planted
in April, whilst a second cutting
can be obtained in September.
The stocks are a great deal SIM
liar to sorghum, and taste some
what sweet.
It would not be a bad idea if a
few farmers would plant a little
patch of this theozint. if only to
experiment with it; it is consid-
cred an excellent food for ami
mails. taking the place of hay.
Stop, Mr.. Farmer and City
man, did you ever see a stalk of
corn with eight good sized ears
on it? Did you ever think that
here in st. Landry, in the neigh
borhood of Grand Coteau, but a
little to the south of that village,
at what is called Frozard's
Bridge, could raise such a won
derous stalk Of corn? Never
theless, no matter what you
thought before, you have to be
convinced now that the fertile
soil of St. Landry can raise the
best corn in the country. If one
farmer can raise a stalk of corn
that bears eight ears, why can't
othe~ planters do as well? Mr..
A. G. Olivier, a prominent mer-
chant and farmer Of that section
of Louisiana, is the farmer who
brought the corn and placed it
on exhibition, at Jacobs News
Depot, in this city, last week.
Perhaps some of the older
heads in st. Landry have seen
the like before, ut it is a sure
thing, If they would raise such
a crop each year, we would not
have to pay exorbitant prices for
in this vicinity, and one
could make enough for his own
supply. 1t would not be out of
place for others to follow Mr..
Oliyier's example, and show the
people that it is not only chance
Or luck necessary to raise a stalk
Of corn which will bear eight
ears. Better modes of farming
and cultivating is the thing nee
sssary, whilst good seed is es-
sential to make a record corn
crop.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

FOUND. One chain and
locket. Party must properly
identify. Reward expected.
Must pay add. Apply at
Clarion Office.
july rs It
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-08-02

FOR SALE-Opelousas Musi-
cal Assn, Ltd, Band Audito-
rum and all Furniture and Fix
tuers. Apply to Sidney Sandoz
or Lawrence Larcade.