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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

The arraignment of Charles Russell,
charged with disorderry conduct, was
given al continuance of one day today.
The hearing was set to occur this aft
ernoon before Police Judge Murray at
the city hall. Upon the request of the
defendant, however, the judge put the
case over until tomorrow. Russell is
charged with acting in a disorderly
manner on Railroad avenue on Satur-
day night. On this occasion a bunch
of alleged drukuns stacked the thor
oUghfare, oyerturning wagons, remov-
ing mortar boxes and smashing win
dows. Russell was arrested on We'd
nesday by Chief Coles, on complaint
of Officer Murphy, in connection with
this roughhouse.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18
ooERNoR is MERcIFUL

Santa Fe, Dec. 18.-Governor Nc
Donald today extended executive elem
ency to Anastacio Mendez, aged 16
years. who was sentenced from Dona
Ana county to the state reform school
for two years, of which sentence he
has served % months. The superin-
tendent of the school recommended
the pardon, stating that Mendez's con
duct had been excellent and that he
deserves Favorable consideration Z
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

According to the report Of Volun-
teer Observer Lewis of the Normal
University, the temperature yesterday
took sudden jump. The maximum
recorded was way up, the highest
point being 50 degrees. The mfnimuH u
also was very high for this time of
year, the thermometer showing 21
degrees as the lowest temperature last
night
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

The Normal University has installed
a new fire alarm system. Instead of
the single bell that formerly was sta
toned outside the presidents office
on the first floor, there are now three
bells, one on 9Ach floor of the build
ing These are rung simultaneously
by an electric switch placed on the
first floor.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

All persons who have articles to 90
nate to the Woman's club for distri-
button to the poor of the community
on Christmas are requested to leave
them at the rest room in the Central
hotel or notify Mrs. Charles A. Spiess
by telephone. Early action is advis-
able.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18
Auto Stage

Automobile stage line to Mora tri.
weekly, Tuesday, Thursday and sat
urday, leaving Murphey's corner 8 a.
M. arriving Mora S:45 a. m. Leave
Mora 4 p. m. arrive Las Vegas 5:45 p.
m Fare for round trip, SIS; one way,
So. Round trip tickets good for one
week. H. B. Hubbard, Prop.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

M. w. Browne, secretary of the
board of regents oft he New Mexico
Normal University, in sending out the
salary checks to the teachers today,
attached to each a card wishing the
recipient Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year from the school.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

ing up in volume for the delay. They
confidently expect their holiday sales
to exceed those Of last year, One
prominent merchant estimates that
between $4,000 and $4,000 more money
will be spent here for Christmas pur-
chases than was turned loose last
year.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Writing paper. Can you imagine a
more acceptable gift than a great big
beautiful box Of writing paper2 Muir
phey has the most stylish and best
quality In the clty.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

There is good skating on all the
dams Of the Aqua Pura company in
the canyon with the exception of No.
8, according to a report received from
Hot Springs today. pe
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Seventeen quart enamel dish pan.
Good quality uniform gray mottling
on heavy steel base. Strong handles.
A remarkable value. Sale price, 4Oe,
F. J. Gehring-Ady.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Mems, women's ana children's slip
pers in designs and materials many.
Just the thing for a Christmas present
or every day remembrance. Get them
at Hedgcock's.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

The Elks wish to express thanks
to Phil H. LeNoir for the efficient
work he did in advertising the per-
formance of "The Private Secretary" /"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

The sweetest and purest candy In
the city at Murphey's Drug Store. In
handsome, ribbon tied embossed boxes
from 1oc to $5 a box.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Hosea English, who came here to at
tend the funeral of his uncle, ]. P.
Flint. left last evening on train No. 2
for his home in Waynola, okla.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

S65 comfortable evenings in pair
of those Comfy slippers for women,
to be had at Hedgcock's; S5c pair.
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Shoes, hose, leggings, gloves; any
or all would make fine Christmas
present See our window. Hedgcock's.
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Finch's Golden wedding rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby. Of course.-Ady
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

School at the New Mexico Normal
University closed at noon today. 1t
will reopen on January 4, 1915.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Don't forget our sale on suits and
overcoats; 80 1-S per cent off till
xman Taichert's Clothing Store
Adv. ta sif
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Commencing on Monday the local
postoffice will be open until o'clock
every evening up to and including
Christmas Eve,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Order your revenue cancellors now.
Optic Pub. Co.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

THE Trey O. Hearts" fifth episode
The Browne tonight only.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Let the Murphey Drug Store settle
your Christmas gift probIems.--AdW
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18
LOCAL NEWS

Coal and wood. Telephone Main
47.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Wanted-Woman for cooking and
general housework. 1854 Seventh
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Coal and wood. Telephone Main
47.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Fifty cent neckwear now on sale
for 25c. Taichert's. ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Be sure and visit Murphey's Drug
Store during gift buying seasOn.-Adv.,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Old Taylor WhisKey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Modern furnished flat,
heated. 511 Ninth street.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

LosT-Babys shoe. Telephone Main
23S.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

Subscribe for The Optic.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-18

ADV.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
Louisiana Press Opinion.
EDUCATE FARMERS.


The progress and prosperity of Louis
ianr depend upon the developement of her
agricultural resources. Therefore, thought
full people, almost to a unit, urge the neces-
sity of providing greater facilities to the
state for their more thorough education
along all agricultural lines, including field
crops and live stock. 1t will deYolve upon
our state Agricultural college to provide this
necessary education; but in order to do so,
greater equipment is essential and what this
institution stands most in need of at this
time, and for the future. is a building at the
university with adequate equipment to take
care of this branch of work.
The most prominent agricultural and
allied organizations have expressed them
selves, either through resolution or endorse
ment, Of the project of having the coming
legislature appropriate an adequate amount
of money for the purpose of erecting, on the
state university campus, an agricultural
building in keeping with the present and pros.
pective needs of the states agricultural de.
velopement, and representative of the
planters and the farmers of the state. st.
Francisville True Democrat.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30

Pacific road. A convention was held in
Opelousas and this organization took up the
with the Busch-Everett people.
whose plans finally failded to materialize.
This great and useful undertaking may
like many such schemes land safely, IN
which event whatever town will be touched
by the pipe line will derive unbelievable
benefits therefrom.
Nevertheless if the Progressive League
fails to take up this important subject with
the superintendent it is a safe bet that Opel
ousas will be passed up for other towns.
BY securing the cooperation of the pro-
g~ressive leagues of every town situated be.
tween Alexandria and New Orleans on the
Southern Pacific it is our opinion that these
towns would be pretty apt to secure natural
gas.
We would suggest that the local Pro.
gressiye League look into this matter and il
it is discovered that this route has a fight.
ing chance to notify every town on the route
to send delegates to this city for a genera
mass meeting.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
THE ITEM VS.. THORNTON.

The Item of the 10Th inst. in a long edi-
torial takes another fling at the venerable
and distinguished Senator from Rapides for
his vote on the Canal Toll.
The Clarion has already endorsed the
position Of Judge Thornton, in SO far as
crediting him with the highest motives and
nothing perhaps shows the true animus OF
the Item more, than the fact, that the mas
|terly address on the subject recently de-
livered by Senator Ransdell, unquestionably
the best and most comprehensive review of
the question from that angle of view, was
dismissed by the Item with three lines OF
commentator at the end Of nearly a column
of vituperative ridicule of Thornton. than
whom no man stands igherh in the estima-
ton of all true Louisianians to the manor
born.
A column of commentator of Rams
dell's masterful speech with three lines OF
condemnation of Thornton's stand would
have been in better taste, but then of
course any ITEM of praise for Ransdell
from such a bitter prejudiced source would
be like extracting an eye tooth and in the
present instance ever that modicum of
praise would not have been elected, save for
the opportunity it afforded to jump on
Thornton, who like the president is we'll able
to defend himself in any encounter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
|St. Charles College Wins
Another Game.

For the third time this season
the Broussard artilleries parked
their batters on the St. Charles
campus Thursday May q to re-
tire in defeat. The Collegians'
practically errorless tactics, their
superb fielding and their timely
batting netted for them a lead
early in the game which their
mastery defensive work render
ed hopeless of attainment by
their opponents. The score was
|6-l. Summary: Three base hit.
Barrett; Two base hit, Barrett,
Dardeau, Girouard. Left on has,
es, st. Charles 2; Broussard 8.
Struck out by Broussard 10; by
st. Julien /. Umpires Duplex
and Burleigh.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
NOT VERY

Lake Charles has many men who have
made their money here. some of them out
of the natural resources of the country, the
value of which they did not create, but were
among the earliest to perceive. Lake
Charles is in need of many things that can
not be supplied from it's revenues in a gen.
GRAFTON. It seems incredible that hone of
her wealthy citizens feels enough pride in
the city and gratitude for their prosperity,
to supply some of these needs and thus
erect lasting memorials to themselves. =
Lake Charles American Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
To listen to them the whole fabric of our

To listen to them the whole fabric Of our
economic life rests on a stalk of cane and
their economic sense, while perhaps larger
than the proverbial mustard seed is certain
" not larger than a grain OF rice.
But whenever any immoral institution,
the existence of which threatens the life OF
the town hobs up, you can always IND them
.rallying to its support; in the past they
patronized the Infamous penitentiary lease,
the sugar shed monopoly, the railcontrol OF
the water front; they were the lottery; they
at this very moment would rally to the sup
port of the Illinois Central inithe use OF some
of the principal streets; they are the sworn
enemies of democracy and although high
protection advocates have not the courage
of their convictions and straddle politically
by rallying to the standard of the unspeak-
able Roosevelt, who is neither fish nor flesh
nor foul nor even good red herring.
In defiance Of the fact that all moralists
Catholics, as we'll as Professionals, through
their official m%outhpieces, their clergy and
religious organizations, have condemned the
immortality Of the race course; in defiance
Of the fact that every progressive city has
found necessary to cut out races on economic
grounds; in defiance Of the basic fact: that
the morality of the community is the ground
sill of its permanent prosperity; in defiance
of the act that a gamblers pledge is like pie
crust and easily broken; in despite OF the
fact that the Paris mutuel' system even
if honest and in itself harmless would soon
serve as the entering wedge to get back to
the old bookie system. Nevertheless we find
a contingent of honest upright business men
will swarm at the capitol to adm re-estab-
fishing an infamy condemned by the noble
Archbishop Blenk, why? Because it means
an influx of wealthy gamblers with their
arems widespread money in the shops, hotels,
restaurants and saloons and drive thousands
of decent wealthy tourists elsewhere, who
would swarm to the city if she would only
properly clean up before the Panama Canal
is opened for business.
In the meantime trade continues to flow,
not only to New York, Chicago, Kansas City
and st. Louis, but to Galveston, Houston,
Dallas, Memphis and Atlanta, that normally
should go to New Orleans. It is truely an
edifying sight and speaks volumes for big
business in New Orleans, the city of wonder
full, unexpected and neglected possilities.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
FOR SALE CHEAP, two sec
ond-hand Ford automobiles in
good condition. Apply to Bor-
delon & Hays, Opelousas, La.
AN ORDINANCE.

Declaring the results of the special
election held in the town of Mel
vile, Louisiana, on the Twelfth Day Of
May, 1914, providing for the issuance
and sale of electric light bonds of the
said town in the sum of Fifteen Thous-
and Dollars, and levying a special tax
for the year 1914 for the purpose OF
paying principal and interest Of said
bonds maturing during the year 1915.
Whereas, the Mayor and Board of
| Aldermen of the town of of Melville,
Louisiana, have in open session OPEN
ed the ballot box, examined and count
ed the ballots in number and amount,
examined and canvassed the returns of
the special election held in the said
town of Melville on the twelfth day of
May, 1914, in conformity to an ordinance
of said Mayor and Board of Aldermen
ordering said election and notice there
of by the Mayor, duly published accord
ing to law, and have found the results
in accord with the hereinafter set forth
ordinance; therefore,
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of Mel.
vile, Louisiana, That the results of the
special election held in the town of Mel.
vile on May IL, 1914, at which was sub.
mitted the following proposition, to-Wit;
To incur debt and issue bonds in The
sum of Fifteen Thousand Isle, 1000 Dol.
lars to run twenty years from date, and
to bear interest at five per cent per an.
mum, payable annually or semi-annual
ly, for the purpose of purchasing ano
constructing an electric light system fo1
the town of Melville, title to which shall
vest in the town of Melville, are de.
clared to be as follows: In favor of said
proposition, thirteen (13) votes with 8
taxable assessed valuation of twelve
thousand seven hundred ($12700) dol
lars for the year 1913, and against sale
proposition, six (6l votes with a taxable
assessed valuation of four thousand
seven hundred and seventy (s47701 dol
lars for the year 1918, and in favor o
said proposition a majority of sever
votes with a taxable assessed valuation
of seven thousand nine hundred ane
thirty {$7930) dollars for the year 1918
and said election is declared to be fav
orable to said proposition.
Section Q. Be it further ordained, etc
That the Mavor of the town of Melville
be and he is hereby authorized and di
rected to have prepared and to execute
and deliver to the purchaser Thereof
bonds of the town of Melville, state O.
Louisiana, payable to Bearer in the ag
gregate amount of fifteen Thousand
ISIS, 0O01 dollars; all in the denomination
of two hundred and fifty $3.50 dollar:
and dated July is, 1914, and maturing
in numerical order asfolloWs:
No. | on April /, 1916
" 2 and 8 1916
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
Communication.
Editor St. Landry Clarion;

Editor st. Landry Clarion:
In glancing over the columns
of the Times-P icayune of even
date, there appears an account
of the commencement exercises
of the Southwestern Industrial
Institute, which took place in the
school auditorium on the morning
of the 18th and among the dis
tinguished graduates, appears
the name of Miss Mable Hamil-
ton Dumartrait, who captured
the Confederate Veteran gold
medal, for the best essay entitled
THE South's Constitutional
Right to Secede." This bright
young girl, yet in her teens bids
fair to rank among the best fe-
male writer's of the south, if we
are to judge from the easy
manner in which she handles this
difficult subject, the hearty ap-
prevail Of the confederate yete-
rams who were present heard it.
This bright young girl, tho she
halls from Eltod, Opelousas
claims at least half of her, for
she is the daughter Of Frank Du-
martrait of st. Mary's parish and
Miss Lille Hardy of Opelousas,
the later of whom is the daugh-
ter of our deceased friend and
fellow townsman Plinney D. Har-
dy; who was conceded to be one
of the brightest lawyers before
the Opelousas Bar, and once sec
rotary of state. Therefore Opel
ousas justly claims the half of
this fair damsel, and ere many
more years roll by we may lay
claim to the other half.
A FRIEND.
For the benefit of our friends
we will thy to procure a copy OF
this essay and publish it in our
next issue. EDITOR.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
E US FIGHT FOR
NATURAL GAS.

There appears in the news columns of
this issue an. account Of the Busch-Eyerett
Texas Oil Company deal, by which the Tex
as Oil Company acquired the Caddo Natural
Gas and other properties formerly belonging
to the Busch-Everett syndicate. The Texas
Oil Company contemplates erecting a pipe
line connecting New Orleans and other i'm
portant towns in the state with the natural
gas wells, but the route which this pipe line
system is to follow has not been decided up
on as yet, by the Texas Oil Company.
This is indeed a fine proposition for the
Opelousas Progressive League to work on.
If the members of the league will take up
the subject matter with the general super
intendent, Mr.. w. M. Baham, of Houston,
Texas, in all probabilities there is a chance
to induce the Texas Oil Company to choose
the route from Alexandra to New Orleans
over the Southern Pacific, a road which
touches many important towns and cities,
besides ~traversing the most thickly populat-
ed section Of Louisiana. The very fact that
this route is the richest possible between
North Louisiana and New Orleans it would
be of great financial advantage to the Texas
Oil Company.
Some few years ago when the
Busch Everett syndicate contemplated the
exercise of this franchise, the Progressive
League, then headed by DR.. A. j. Bercier,
took up the matter and perfected an organi-
zation composed OF representatives from
every town and city along the Southern
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
LOUISIANA rs FORTUNATE.

Lake Charles American Press-The Col
orado Legislature has just authorized a mil
lion dollar bond issue to pay the militia bill
due to the prolonged strike in the coal dis.
trict. When other States are struck for mil
lions to pay extraordinary expenses, Louis
lana should not hesitate to spend a few to
make education more effective, to care for
it's unfortunate citizens and make their dark
ened lives more comfortable.
TURN LOOSE THE FERTILE LANDS.
Caldwell Waterman: One of the best
ways to encourage desirable immigration to
Louisiana is to force the land-hogging specu-
lators to turn loose the fertile lands which
they are now holding by the thousands of
acres. These lands are lying idle and
the low taxes enable the spectators to hold
them. We hope to see the legislature fix
the taxes on idle lands at prohibitive prices.
If this is done, it will force the lands on
the market at prices within the reach of the
farmers who would come rushing to Louis
lana. Then, where there are now vast
stretches of idle lands, happy settlers will
make these sane stretches blossom as the
rose.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-05-30
Tos. Il TO 16. Inclusive. on April /,

all of said bonds bearing interest at the
rate of five per cent per annum, pay
able semi-annually on the first days of
April and October Of each and every
year, as evidenced by interest coupons
attached thereto. Both principal and
interest of said bonds shall be due and
payable at the office of the Treasurer
of said town of Melville, Louisiana, or
at some bank in the city of New Orleans
to be determined by the Mayor, at the
option of the holders of said bonds or
coupons; and said bonds shall be signed
by the Mayor of the town of Melville
and attested by the clerk, provided,
that the interest coupons may be au-
thenticated by the facsimile signatures
of said Mayor and said Clerk. Said
bonds and coupons shall be SUBJ
stantially the following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
TOWN OF MELVILLE.
No Electric Light Bond. s250.0O
Know all men by these present, That
the town of Melville, state of Louisiana,
is indebted and, for value received,
hereby promises to pay to Bearer two
hundred and fifty dollars, lawful money
of the United States of America, on the
first day of April 49,, with interest
thereon at the rate of five per cent per
annum from date hereof until paid,
payable semi-annually On the first days
of April and October, except that the
first interest payment shall be on the
first day of April, 1915, on presentation
and surrender OF the annexed coupons
/ hoo ~ n ~ fn acfTnI1oc ~ 4hn csrv,, n f1I- ~
the Mayor and the Clerk of said town,
as they severally become due. Both
principal and interest of this bond are
due and payable at the office of the
Treasurer Of the town of Melville or al
the Interstate Trust and Banking Co.,
New Orleans, Louisiana, at the option
of the holder of this bond and Of the
several interest coupons.
This bondis one of a series of sixty
bonds of like date, tenor and effect, ex.
cept as to maturity, issued by the Town
of Melville, State of Louisiana, for the
purpose of purchasing and construct
ing an electric light system in an for
said Town, under and in full compli
ance with the Constitution and Laws Of
the State of Louisiana, and especially
Article 281 of the Constitution and Ac
256 of 1910 and Act 218 of 1912, and ar
ordinance duly and regularly adopted
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of said Town on the 18th day of May
1914, and said Town is hereby held ane
firmly bound and its full faith ane
credit are hereby pledged for the pay
ment of principal and interest thereo
at maturity.
1t is hereby certified, recited and de
clared that ample provision for the pay
ment of principal and interest hereot
has been made by voting the authority
to issue this bond and that all acts
things and conditions required to be