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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
Taxable Valuation, S
| Signature of Voter
Notice to Voters.

To vote in favor of this proposition
submitted on this ballot place a cross
(x) mark in the square after the word
Eyes" and to vote against it place a
similarmark in the square after the
word NO"
And the Secretary of this Board be
and he is hereby instructed to have
prepared for use at said special election
lists of voters, assessed valuation of
voters in numper and amount.
Sec. 8. That the polling place at
said election shall be at Melville, La,
at the usual polling place, and F. B.
Cason, E. j. Leblanc, and A. Rosen-
berg are appointed commissioners and
0. E. Hamilton clerk of election, and
said election shall be conducted under
the laws of the state applicable thereto.
Sec. 4. The President of this Board
is hereby instructed to give notice Of
the special election herein ordered by
his proclamation to be published ac-
cording to law, and in said proclama-
ton he shall that at ten
o'clock A. NJ, Saturday, April 18th,
1914, this Board will meet at O~pelousaa,
La, and in open session proceed to
open the ballot boxes, examine and
count the ballots in number and
amount, examine and canvass the re-
turns and declare the result of the
election.
On roll call the following members
voted in the affirmative: DAILY, Andre
pont, Durio, Joseph, Hawkins, Fogle-
man, Carriere, Fontenot, Baker, Ly-
man.
In the negative: None.
And the resolution was adopted.
j. G. CARRIERE, Vice President.
C. j. THOMPSON, Sec.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
uaaaa All the public schools in
To Cure a Cold In One Day

TakeLAxATIvE BRoMo Quinine. Itstopsthe
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure.
II. WI GROVES signature on each box. Csc.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF FRANK CLAY.

District Court, Parish of st. Landry, La.
Whereas, Mrs. Constance Guilbeau, tu-
trix of the above entitled estate, files q
final tableau, of said succession n,
accompanied by her petition praying for
the ~homologation of same.
And whereas, prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing
date, --;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given 20
all parties interested to make opposition to
said tableau to file same in writing In my
Office. within the time required by law why
the said tableau should not be h-omologated
n confirmed.
HENRY LASTRAPES JR,,
mar II 1t Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE



catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with worlanly troubles, and during
this time, ] could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. AT times, ! would have severe pains
In my Left sides
The doctor was called in. and his treat
r1ert relieved me for a while, but | was
soon confined to my bed again. After
sf,at. nothing seemed to do me any good.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of st. Landry.
Personally came and appeared be-
fore me, the undersigned authority, C.
duly sworn, deposes and says that he
was on the Sd day of March, 1914, and
is now Secretary of the Parish Board
of School Directors of the Parish of st.
Landry; La, and the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
special meeting of said Board held on
the Sd day of March, 1914.
C. j. THOMPSON.
Sworn and subscribed before me on
this Sd day of March, 1914.
ROY d. EDWARDS,
Notary Public.
PROCLAMATION.
Pursuant to a resolution OF the Par
ish Board of School Directors of the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.
JIMMIE STEWART Wife, ct al
vs..
r. LEE GARLAND.
O. 1899. 18th Judicial District Court
Parish OF st. Landry, La.

BY virtue of a writ of feri facias Is.
sued out of the Tor 18th Judicial District
Colrtof louisiana. IN and for the Parish
entitled suit. and to me ar er1ed, / have
seized and will offer for sane, for cash
at public auction. to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door Of the Court
La, on
Saturday, April II, 1914,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28
Petit Jurors.

List of petit jurors drawn for crimi.
nal term, District Court, beginning
Monday, April 10, 1914.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-28

Pursuant to a resolution OF the Par
ish Board Of School Directors of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

Now about the frame. I want
to say that by far ash makes the
best frame. IL is light and
strong aud easy to work. If you
Will get two pieces seven feet
long, three inches wide and one
and one quarter inches thick. and
three pieces that are eighteen
inches long by three wide and
one and one quarter thick. you
will have the frame lumber for
any kind of a machine you want
and the cost should not be over
dollar.
New mark off six inches at
each end and taper the side men,
bers in q nice line from the top
of the mark to the end of the
lumber. one foot back from each
end. Put a cross member, use
three inch screws and two long
bolts twenty-five inches long by
quarter of an inch just I'm front
to be sure to have a solid frame.
Now eighteen inches hack from
the front cross member place
your last cross member Put Il
on the same way, as this holds
the dash and engine, as well as
the controls and steering wheel.
II any Of my boy readers want
TO have a diagram l win be glad
to furnish it. Address. me care
Of the Times. =. H.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

bennington. England. and are
considered the most efficient for
hydroplane of rugged construc-
ton.
In addition TO the hull. the
flotation of the America" 1
discover, has been greatly in
creased by the addition of two
pine pontoons similar to those
recently tried out by Aviator Cur
tiss when he made his test with
Prof. Langley's old machine.
The pilot house, in which Porte
and Hallett will live during their
epoeh-making attempt to span
the ocean is so butt that IL will
afford ample room for all nau-
teal and aeronautical instru-
ments necessary.
j am now going to try to dis
euss the ability of the America,
as l see il, from the mechanical
point of view.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
DEMOCRATS
IN SESSION
IN SEATTLE

Led by such well known demo.
Gratis as James Dege, A. r.. Tit.
low, Carl ID. Eshelman, Frank B
Cole, Il. r.. Rogers, Van NJ
Doud, Evan Stallcup, Col. Ander.
son, Frank Lamborn, Harry H
Collier and Charles Drury, Pierce
county dem ocrats boarded the
early boat for Seattle to attend
the state roundup of representa-.
tives of the states democracy
The main body of the local men
went on the 8 O'Clock boat, while
several small groups took to the
trains and earlier boats. In
structed to boost for either a TIA
coma man or a man from the
southwest as temporary chair
man of the convention, a lively
fight is expected to take place
during the early hours of the SEES
sion today. IL is intimated that
Governor Lister will be boosted
Carl Eshelman may become tenn
porary secretary. II is said
however, that the state central
committee, which met this morn
ing in Seattle, was to have recon-
mended Arthur T.. Nafe of Seattle
for temporary chairman.
Women will have a prominent
part In the party conference of
the democrats. Many of the
counties have given women places
on their delegations.
Perhaps the Oldest delegate in
the convention was among yes
Underwood. OF Skamania county.
II Ia fo =
the democratic ticket more than
fifty years.
The selection of a permanent
chairman is likely to develop
two or three interesting contests.
A half dozen prominent demo-
Gratis have been mentioned for
the post of honor. but there was
no indication in the sentiment ex-
pressed by the early arriving
delegates that any effort had
been made for any particular can
dfdate.
Among those proposed for the
chairmanshfp are William Good
year of Pullman. candidate for
representative in congress in
1912. w. II. Dunphy of WaIla
Walla- Tom NJ. Vance Of Olympia,
Maurice Langhorne of Tacoma,
and Gov. Lister.
Il Is certain that the governor
viii address the assem- bIage and
probably win make the keynote
speech. but whether he would
care to preside has not been IS
certafned BY the party managers.
The vet and dry fight probably
viii be threshed out IN the CON-
mittee on platform.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
HUERTA READY
To MOVE ON

PUERTO MEXICO, Mex, July
1s.-All arrangements had been
made today for ex-President
HueFta to sail at noon on the
British cruiser Bristol for ia
maica. From Jamaica he said he
expected TO go later to Paris.
Accompanying him was a con-
siderable party, including his
wife, Jorge and Victor, and their
wives. his two daughters, ex-War
Minister Blanquet and his wife
and a number of other officials
of the fallen government. Ac-
commodations had been provided
for all of them on the Bristol.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

concluded, in which the Amer
lea" must be considered in rem
dering a prophecy as to whether
this great winged air whale lie
going to get across the big fish
pond or not.
First, the scientific aspect.
Second, the mechanical as
pect.
Third, the practical aspect.
First shall undertake to
consider the chances for the
Americas" success from the
scientific aspect. This simply
resolves itself into this one prob
lem: Is her construction done
in the lightest but strongest
manner possible in present aero
yacht building2
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
Firemen Kept
Busy With Fires

Dry grass and foliage in all
parts of the city have increased
the danger of brush fires, and
several blazes late yesterday
caused danger to residences. One
fire was at 18th and Sprague
streets and was moving towards
the baseball grounds when ex-
tinguished by firemen. Another
at 25th and Lawrence streets
gained such Roadway that IL was
an hour before IL was extin-
guished.
The home of Mrs. Mary Dupea,
$40 South 18th street, was en-
dangered by a fire in her yard.
Rev. ]. o. Haugen's home was
also menaced by flames in the
back yard, but was saved by fire
men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
BALL CLUB THREATENED

Continued From Page One.)
course, | would sell II my price
were offered, the same as any
person would, but l am not try
ing to unload.
1T has been pretty tough work
this year, and / hired Russ Hall
to manage the team SO as to
tighten my work. That's all there
is to it,"
Belief Among Fans.
Baseball fans and men init
mately connected with Tacoma
baseball say that they are not at
all surprised at the rumor that
the Tacoma club is in soak"
Wherever baseball is talked.
sympathy is expressed for Me-
Ginnity. Had he started his work
here by hiring a competent man
ager. and only taking care of the
financial end and pitching one6
in a while, fans say that the team
would not be in its present finan-
eial jeopardy.
II would be a. tremendous loss
to Tacoma If she we're to lose her
baseball team in the middle of
the season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

This picture shows the next
step In the making of an automo-
bile as the boys used TO build
them. You will notice the wheels
and how the steering post is set.
This method of setting the engine
uas an idea of Sid Hollands, as
L. was the cheapest way and at
tlle same time gave the best re-
suits. Now. however, the engine
is Get in the middle of the frame
in front and the pulley wheel is
carried out to the side ON an ex-
tension shaft from the engine and
the wheel mounted ON that.
Tbis way is, of course, more
extensive, as il takes q bearing
Oh the frame for the shaft and
the way of mounting the engine
Is more expensive because the
angle iron frame must be made
TO fit Another thing the wheels
are not good for any speed and
the iron wheels not only dig too
far into q track and lose speed.
but they get loose and wobbley
and are mighty hard to steer
with.
Il win DO all right. however,
for paved roads and as q start for
better ones later.
Notice the old motorcycle gas
and oil tank above the engine and
the eunfrols-handy, too
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
MRS. CARMAN
OUT ON BAIL
OF $4,000

FREEPoRT, N. Y. July IS
Mrs. Florence Conklin carman,
indicted yesterday afternoon on
a granddaughter charge, in con-
nection with the death of Mrs.
Louise Bailey on June so, was re-
leased later on 100000 bail. Mrs.
Carman entered a plea OF not
guilty to the charge, before her
release. with the understanding
that she could withdraw her plea
within two weeks and start pro-
ceedings to quash the Indictment.
The Indictment of Mrs. Carman
did not cause the furry that was
expected. Ever since the evil
dence turned against her, Free
perth as almost taken 1t for
granted that she had committed
the crime. Interest now centers
in the coming trial, at which
many sensational features hereto
fore suppressed are expected to
develop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

The answer to this question is
unqualified yes" The Amer
ica." find, is A PERFECT
MARVEL of feather-weightnes
and a PERFECT PARAGON OF
ENDURANCE
The Americas" hull. l find.
weighs only $50 pounds and en-
dures most surprisingly the inn
mense pressure of water met
with while the great .000-pound
machine is blowing through the
waves at the rate of 62 miles an
hour.
No motorbOat I know of has
ever been 50 constructed that
her bow can begin to stand such
"a tremendous head-on pressure.
The Americas" wings. the
next point in her construction
which I wish to talk about, are
the ~. p. l.. type, made at the
National Physical laboratory at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

Her engines are two IN number
mounted on either side of the
hull. midway between the planes
They are the o. X. eight-eylinder,
10o-horsepower type and make L :
500 revolutions per minute I'm
normal flying. This will be suf-
fifient TO give the America" a
SPEED OF 65 MILES PER
HOUR.
These two motors have both
successfully performed "a thirty
hour test ON the block, their
bearings showing absolutely M
wear.
The fuel supply for the en-
gines is carried in a tank in the
cockpit, which has a capacity for
gasoline enough to last twenty
hours.
The practical aspect of the
Americas" flight involves the
consideration, mainly. of the en-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
GREAT" SLEUTH
IS DISCRE DITED

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, July
18.-William ]. Burns, the noted
detective, was removed from tho
roll of honorary membership of
the International Association of
Chiefs of Police in session here.
Chief Beavers, of Atlanta, de-
nounced Burns for his methods of
seeking evidence in the Frank
case to clear the accused slayer.
A motion was carried demanding
that Mr.. Burns remove the as
sociation's. insignia from his sta
tionery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

CHICAGO, July 1S.-Fifteen
deaths at least and scores of
prostrations are reported in the
East and Middle West as the re-
suit of the extreme heat wave
and sudden electrical storms
which are harassing men and
beasts.
In New York three men died
and seventeen persons we're tenn
porarily overcome by the heat.
Lightning struck an elm tree on
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

CHICAGO. July 1S.-Railway
trainmen last night acceded to
the proposition of presenting their
grievances and claims to the fed
eral mediation board, and that
body will begin hearing testi-
mony July 90. By the acceptance
of mediation, a possible strike on
all western railroads has been
deferred
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
f02 IN OREGON

ROSEBuRG. Ore. July 49,
With the thermometer registering
102 degrees, the people of Rose
burg and Douglas county yester-
day sweltered in the hotties
weather for several years.
No relief is promised for today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

X. "A. Wiley, assessor of Cheha-
lis county, republicans, today
filed for the republican nomina-
tion for congress from the Third
district. which means that Con-
gresham Albert johnson will
have some opposition for the job
at the September primaries. Wiley
has made a fine record in the as
SCISSORS office, IL Is said, and is
well known throughout the south
west.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

feeling In this county.
Clemens, who is now so years
Of age, told the policeman that he
had ben suffering mental agony
because of his crime and had
been unable TO live an honest life.
In 1899 Clemens. who was a
prosperous farmer, shot and XIII
ed George Boland. a young man
whom he suspected of having taxi
en- his daughter TO a dance in
opposition 20 his wishes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

the golf course in Van Cortlandt
park, and several women golfers
tainted during the panic that fol-
lowed. In Boston two men died
and thirteen were Frustrated.
Philadelphia recorded six
deaths and more than two score
prostrations.
Although the temperature va
ried between rs and Sc degrees.
three deaths attributed to the
heat were reported In st. Louis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

:. PARIS, July 1S.-My lady's
dog has become a serious factor
in society life here.
An establishment for dog
baths is about to be opened. in one
of the most fashionable quarters
of the city, and it is being widely
advertised by circulars. They read
thus:
BATHS FOR DOGS.
Electric Cleaning by Hot Air.
Special Shampooings.
Perfumed Baths.
Special Scented Lotions.
Antiseptie Tonnes. Toilette.
Warmed Waiting Kennels.
And the prices are in proper
ton to the Injuries offered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
nan
Slew LOVER
OF DAuchTE

COLFAX. July ls.-After
eiutiing officers for more
than fourteen years. during
which time am active search
WAS conducted for him and
rewnrd OF $500 was offered
for his arrest. samuel ~.
Clemens. formerly a pronii-
nent farmer of this county,
approached ". I. Daley, a
Coifax policeman Friday aft
ernoon and gave himself up.
Clemens was wanted for a
murder committed near Pampa
whitman county. ON July 10
500, and which aroused great
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

lea succeed in
crossing the At
iantic ocean /?
l have come
to Hammond s-.
port on Lake
Keuka, to try to
solve that ques-
tion, and In
formulating my
answer / am go
ing to use the
best of my
knowledge and
the best of my
five years ex-
perience as a
pilot and builder
of flying boats.
/ am a men,
tai free lance in
aviation circles.
There are three
ASPECTS. / have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
PRESIDENT RETTER

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July Is.
President Wilson had so far re-
covered today from his attack of
indigestion that he was able to
take an automobile ride late in
the afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
RAINY OLD PHILLIF

PHILADELPHIA, July Is
More rain fell in Philadelphia so
far this month than in the first
II days of any July in AZ years.
Up to today 1t has amounted to
5.42 inches. There has been only
81 per cent of sunshine since
July /.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
Found Starving

CHURCHTOWN, Pa, July is.
Miss Bessie Cummings. age SO,
member of prominent family at
Flatbush, L. l., who disappeared
June 8, was found starving to
death in a deserted church here
yesterday. She said she had lived
on spring water since June 8.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
MINE GUARDS
ARE MISSING

FORT SMITH. Ark, July is.
Triples of three mines were de-
stroyed and other property was
wrecked, making total loss of
500, 1000. as the result of a
charge upon the mines by several
hundred striking coal miners
yesterday afternoon. Several
mine guards are missing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
Drivers Shake

Bert, old boy, shakei"
They were the first words
that passed between Ed
Swanson, mechanician, and
Bert Dingley, driver of the
Ono car that was overturned
I'm the INSTRUMENTATION race
JuIy 4. Swanson was taken
to Bert's cot yesterday in "A
wheel chair, and gossiped
with the driver for several
minutes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

Lorenzo Dow, prosecuting at
torney for Pierce county, this
morning filed for reelection. Dow
viii probably have no opposition
for the nomination on the Bull
Moose ticket, as his record in of
flee makes him one of the strong.
est men for the job I'm the county
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

Two progressives have already
filed for United States senator,
Mayor A. V. Faweett and Con-
gresham Falconer. Ole Hanson
is expected to send in his SIS
some time this week. w. w.
Tolman, Spokane democrat, filed
for congress in the Fifth district.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
FRACTURED SHOULDER

Stumbling on the curb at 18th
and Commerce street yesterday
afternoon, Herman Heffler, 1895
Thompson avenue, fell heavily to
the sidewalk and suffered a frac-
tured shoulder. He is at the
N. p. hospital.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
What's Doing
~ In Politics

~ Everybody invited o In ma H. of
We barn he
cal that think will Times readers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

for reelection in the ssth dis
trict.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18

Representative Daniel Gilkey,
il is said, will not be a candidate
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-18
BY PHIL ID. RAIDER.

M Thfb u hAffEhs
Special Aeroplanist for the scripps
Northwest Newspapers
HAMMONDSPORT. N. Y. July
18--Will the flying boat Amer
Tombstone epitaph., 1914-08-09
MONDAY
Motorcycle Race
 On Labor Day
4 Bisbee dispatch says:-

A Bi.bee dispatch says:-
 Unless the plans of the Cfficials of tine Suicide Club fail, Labor Day will witness one of the most important motorcycle races that was ever held in this county. It will be conducted by the local club aud that of Douglas. jointly. The run will he made be- tween the 6 snelter City and Tomb stone.
 Committee. of both cluhs are now out soliciting contributions for the various prises to be offered and as soon ss the results Of these visits gre re- ported the amount of the prizes will be announced. The rules governing the race will also be agreed op % well e the entry fees nsmed.
 It is expected that DO lees than about fifteen motorcycles from this city as we'll e similar number from Douglas will be entered.
 Jimmie Nichols is chsirmsp of the Bisbee committee of arrangements and Dudley Psnry of the Douglas committee. Both committees will hold joint meeting in Douglas some this week to further consider the plant.
Tombstone epitaph., 1914-08-09
THURSDAY Oscar Coll Stricken
 With Appendicitis

Oscar K Coll, of the International stafi, vas stricken with . severe at- tack of appendicitis yesterday mo,n- ing and throughout the day was con- fined to his bed. suffering great pain. although every thing possible wss done to relieve him. This morning be was taken to Bisbs on the early train in order that Dr F D Shine. chief sur eeon for the Fl Psso & Soutbvestern railway, might operate. The patient will probably be confined to the Cop- per Queen hospital for soms time.
 Mir Coll has reeided in Cochise county nearly IA years and is ons of the beat known young men in the county. He has many friends who wish for him . speedy recovery. Dr UP Armstrong fixed MT Coll e comfortably e possible On a cot to make the trip to Bisbee. and D c O'Neil and R E Clsbourne accom- panied the sick man to the hill city. Intern 'tional.