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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21
SAMUEL FINLEY BREEsE MORSE

Ar artist and portrait painter by pro-
fession. Morse became an inventor by
chance. A casual remark by q fellow
passenger on board ship when he was
returning from London In 1892 caused
him to take up the study of electricity.
That remark was: 'Dr. Frankfin's ex-
pertinent proved that electricity passes
instantaneously over a wire Of any
length. Before the oyage was conn
pIeted, Morse a invented the Dot
and-Dash' alphabet. and had thought
out and planned essentially the electric
telegraph as 1t exists today.
But 1t was not until 1874 that the first
line was completed between Washington
and Baltimore. and the historic message
What hath God Wrought" was sent.
For years, he tried to interest Congress
in his project, then he visited England
France hoping to interest the gov
ernnents of these countries, but without
success. When he returned IN 1893, he
wrote: az am without a farthing in my
pocket, and nave to borrow even for my
meals: and even worse thar this, i have
Incurred a debt of rent by my absence"
But he continued to petition Congress,
and finally was rewarded for his persever-
ance by an appropriation of $50. 600 which
built the Washington Baltimore lines and
placed his name in the front rank Of
k~enefact6rs of the race
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21

Freshman: 1st, A. VOORHEES,; I'd,
w. L. Grace. LIST Academic: LIST,
H. Thompson; I'd, C. Billeaud.
I'd Academic: LIST, D. Liable; Cd,
D. Gremillion. Sd Academic:
Ist, E. Dubuisson; I'd, i. Toups.
intermediate: 1st, A. Brinkhaus;
I'd, J. Mouton. LIST English: 1st,
Israel Hebert; I'd, Jno. B. Van
degner. I'd English: LIST. R.
Templet; I'd, Dave P~ettijean.
Sd Englise (Div. Al 1st, Thos.
Barry; I'd, A. Clay. DIV. b.:
lst. Jas. Gait nnie:: Cd. Y. Gau-
thiar. Preparatory: 1st, w.
Bidstrnp; I'd. Lastie Wilton and
W. Mistric.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21
FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE
Are Told How to Regain,
STRENGTH and vicnr

~G4E
Strength and Vigor.
As one grows old the waste of the
system becomes more rapid than re-
pair, the organs act more slowly and
less effectively than in youth, the cir
~culation Is poor. the blood thin and
digestion weak.
Vinol, our delicious cod liver and
iron tonic without oil is the ideal
strengthener and body-builder for old
folks, for Il contains the very elements
needed TO rebuild wasting tissues and
replace weakness with strength. Vinol
also fortihes the system against colds
and thus prevents pneumonia
Mrs. Mary Ivey. OF Columbus, Ca.
says: 'H people only knew the good
yInoI does old people, / am sure You
would be unable to supply the de-
mand. / neve took anything before
that did me 30 much good al Vinoi.
II liz the finest tonic and strength
creator I ever used In my life"
II vinol fails TO build up the feeble.
old people, and create strength wa
VIII return your money.
P. Sour Saxo Safve stops ttchina
and begins healing at once.
sHBrE'S BRU6sToRE. 0ts ausas, Ii.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21
Defeated After A Good
Start.

st. Charles College after al
suspicious beginning was de
cisively defeated in a game Of
basket ball Saturday by the South
Western Industrial Institute OF
Lafayette, La. A succession OF
| goals in the first few minutes OF
play placed the st. Charles boys
in the lead for the first half.
The greater experience and
weight of the Institute five how
ever told in the second half and
they took the game by a handy
margain.
The score was as follows:
ST. Charles College: C. Bill
leaud, right forward, field goals
4: T. Troy, left forward; R.
Templet left guard; D. Petit
jean right guard; Z. BONN, Cen
ter, field goals |; W. Oubre, Cen
ter.
Southwestern Industrial: Ror-
dam, right forward, field goals
q; Prejeant, left forward, field
goals 4; foul goals 2; Daigle
right guard; Aleman. left guard,
field goals 2; Singleton, center,
field goals three.
Referee: Mr.. Nash, Natchitoches
State Normal.
Scorer: Mr.. Ross, New Or
leans, La.
Final score: Industrial Insti-
tute rs. ST. Charles College 10.
On Saturday next at $50 p. m.
St. Charles five will meet the
Natchitoches State Normalon the
SGilOE EdlupuSs
This will be the last game OF
the season and a good number is
expected to witness the game.
The training for baseball has
commenced and prospects for a
good team are bright. Games
are being scheduled and the col
lege nine will be ready for all
corners.
Negotiations to have the
Cincinnati Nationals stop off at
st. Charles are being made. St.
Charles schedule will include
some of the fastest team OF
Southwest Louisiana.
On Feb. Sd, the Semi-Annual
exhibition was held in the st.
Charles College Hall. The fol
lowing boys were declared ex-
cellence winners for the month
of January: Superior CONNER
cial: LIST, Rousseau VOORHEES,; I'd,
Jos. st. Cyr. Sophomore: LIST.
Divide Bernard; I'd, Curtis
Breaux. Freshman: 1st. Alexis
VOORHEES,; I'd. w. L. Grace.
First Academic: LIST, Henry
Thompson; I'd, Robert Young.
Second Academic: LIST, Donald
Liable; I'd, II. Billeaud and
Drouin Gremillion. Sd Academ-
lie: 1st. e. Dubuisson; I'd. Z.
Toups, and W. Billeaud. Inter
mediate: LIST. Al. Brinkhaus; I'd.
r. Jefferson Mouton. LIST Eng
lish: LIST, Israel Hebert; I'd, G.
Mouton. Second English: 1st,
Randolph Templet: I'd. Dave
pettilean and Chas. SaliZonl.
Third English division Al:
LIST. Thos. Barry; I'd, Jerry Sup
pie. Division b.: LIST, Jas.
Gaiennle; I'd, Carlton Oge.
Preparatory: 1st, Benton Man
boules; I'd, {. Wilton.
At this exhibition the semi
annual examinations which were
held on Feb. I'd were read. The
first and second of each class
were as follows: Sophomore
1st. G. Breaux; I'd. O. Bernard.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21
LOUISIANA PRESS OPINION

white or black, of a certain age,
to attend school so many months
in a year, and appropriate money
enough to provide the schools
necessary.-Lake Charles Times.
Jeanerette Coast Herald. =
This section is in a bad way.
We all feel it acutely. The
country is languishing because
its credit is destroyed. Destroy
ed heedlessly and needlessly by
wild talk of destruction and dew
astation. This kind of talk by
our senator's and representatives
in congress, New Orleans news
papers and politicians has done
the harm; not the reduction OF
the tariff, which has not yet gone
into effect.
Assumption Pioneer: Dora
Murff and Augusta Edwards be-
ing safely tucked away from the
limelight, and Walters, the kid
naper, having been landed in the
|Opelousas jail, let's proceed TO
talk about what the Louisiana
legislature ought to do next May.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-02-21

ton ana ROVER IOifApdLiy IIdS
failed to construct the trolley
line from Lafayette to Washing
ton and other points within the
period at first thought it would
be c-onsummated. does not imply
that the project has been aban-
doned.
A meeting of the stockholders
of the company was held at La
fayette a few days ago and a
board Of directors was elected.
MIR. E. E. Shackford, the gen
eraI manager, stated that while
Lit is true that matters have been
very much DELAYED that the road
is to be eventually constructed,
but he did not say when the
work would be resumed
Washington Herald.
There seems to be some pros
pect of the friends of the New
lands bill and Ransdeil bill get
ting together on a compromise.
If they keep their past tactics
neither bill will pass and their
constituents will be asking where
the blame lies. The Newlands
bill calls for many million dol
lars and it provides for the most
stupendous and complex system
of waterways ever dreamed of.
To a layman uniformed it seems
impractical and too expensive
Homer Guardian Journal.
The people of Louisiana should
ever be thankful and proud the
way our state is progressing the
last two years. The returns
from her soil have been lavish.
The health has been unexampled
and we have been spared pesti-
lence and disease. The levees
are in better condition, our pub
lie schools throughout the state
have increased in efficiency and
there has been an awakening all
over the state to the Importance
Of education. Agriculture has
been encouraged and new agri-
cultural implements introduced.
-Ponchatoula Democrat.
Statistics just issued by the
government show that Louisiana
is the most illiterate state in the
union. The report shows that
in every 1000 persons over ten
years of age. 290 were found TO
be illiterate. At the same time
Louisiana has made wonderful
strides toward education and to-
day boasts of the most complete
and best system Of high schools
in the entire south.
The New Orleans Times-D Demo-
crat, in discussing the govern
ment report, attributes the sad
condition in Louisiana to the fact
that this is the only state in the
Union which has a native born
population speaking a foreign
tongue, referring to the Acadians
of South Louisiana. However,
if the Times-D Democrat will go a
little further and take the mat
ter up by parishes it will be seen
that the per cent of illiteracy in
Louisiana is greater in the hill
parishes of north Louisiana than
in the southern parishes, which
does not bear out its argument.
Louisiana, to overcome this
most uneviable record, has but
one course open to her, and that
ID compulsory education. The
lack of a compulsory education
law in this state has been and is
today directly responsible for the
great illiteracy which we do not
deny exists. Just what the ar
guments are against compulsory
education the Daily Times does
not know, but on several occa-
.sions when the matter has been
brought before the state legisla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29

DR.. John Mcdowell, Newark, n. J.,
delivered the report of the standing
committee on church erection.
Among new members nominated
and confirmed for membership on the
church erection board is Henry c
Durrant of Chicago.
Other churchmen Heard.
Representatives of other denomina-
tons spoke briefly felicitating the
Presbyterian church on its accomp-
lishments.
DIR. George B. Stewart of Auburn
Theological Seminary, Presbyterian
delegate to the World Alliance of Re-
formed churches holding the Presby-
terrain system, spoke first. He also
was delegate to the Disciples of Christ
in Toronto last October.
He said the Disciples admitted that
Campbell originally was a
Presbyterian and had left the church
to bring about christian unity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29

high school and later Of Northwestern
university. Surviving are the wife, a
year old son, and the mother, Mrs.
Matilda Dueser, and a sister, Mrs.
Frank Y. Low. The latter resides in
Pennsylvania and arrived in Daven-
port last wofk. DR.. Dueser was well
and favorabiy known and his death
will cause universal sorrow among a
large circle of friends.
Funeral services for Edward Haag-
en-, who met death at Pleasant Prairie,
when he was caught in weil-drilling
machine, will be held tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Hill chapel
Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29

or about Davenport, who travels about
the country in medicine wagon. The
| brothers address is unknown.
Police Stage a Pool Room Raid-Ir
a fight over a dice game at the pcol
room operated by Tom Wagner, 62s
Harrison street, NJ. E. Hissong was
given a fearful beating With deep
cash over his right eye and his face
covered with blood, Hissong dashed
into the police station and reported
the affair. Lieutenant Frank Lew and
officer LAGRANGE Immediately staged
raid, arresting the proprietor and
two inmates, C. A. Strahan and J. Il.
Brown. The latter is alleged to have
assaulted Hissong, who is also being
held.
Bankers Annual Picnic June 10
June 10 was set for the date of the
annual picnic of the Davenport bank
ers at a meeting of the Clearing House
association. The picnic will be held at
Linwood, the party to leave here on
the steamer Pierre Marquette at
o'clock in the afternoon, reach Lin
wood by o'clock and there take part
in a ball game and other sports and
enjoy a big banquet at the Linwood
inn.
Licensed to Wed-Bruce Coffin, Lee
Claire. Iowa, and Freda Buelow, Du-
buque, Iowa; Henry w. Behrens and
Christine Christensen, Davenport;
Hans Krogh of Cedar Rapids and Dor
athea Meier of Davenport. Charles
Woods and Anna Borman, both of
Davenport, were united in marriage by
Justice Phil DaumI
%
Dubuque Picked by Gas Men-Du-
buque was chosen as the next meeting
place Of the Iowa District Gas asso-
citation at the gas mems convention.
An adjourned meeting of the next con-
vention will be held at San Francisco
In September of 1915. Officers elect
ed were: President, Thomas Crawford,
vice president, G. /. Vincent,
Des Motnes; second vice president,
A w. Borden, Hastings, Neb., secre-
tary-treasurer-T. B. Genay. Des
Moines.
o'sa'J heSoTu-Dr. r. H. DueSer,
} well known dentist of the city, with |
offices in the Davenport Savings bank |
died at his home. 71S West |
Eighth street. The ailment was |
3rights disease. He was 80 years
I'D. DR. Dueser had been a sufferer
or some time. He had been confined
o his home for the past eight weeks.
Deceased was reared in Davenport,
'eing graduate of the Davenport !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29
IS VETERAN OF
WAR IN MEXICO
Andrew Cherry of Geneseo, 81
Years of Age, Is an Ad-
vocate of Peace.

Geneseo boasts of possessing one OF
the few survivors of the Mexican war.
His name is Andrew Cherry and he Is
81 years of age, though he is as active
as the average man 20 years younger.
Almost any day he can be seen at
work about his garden or yard.
Andrew Cherry came to this vicinity
from Ohio when 10 years OF age, his
family locating in Sharon. north of
Geneseo. in 1888. When the Mexican
war broke out in 1876 he enlisted, was
assigned to Company c. 14th u. S. In
fantry, and was sent to Vera Cruz by
way OF New Orleans. He saw two
years. of hard service in Mexico,
country at that time without railroads
or passable wagon roads. The long
marches over the rough country in the
hot climate were most fatiguing and
the guerilla warfare of the Mexicans
was difficult to combat. The soldiers
not only suffered from the extreme
heat and long marches, but for days at
a time were without food.
1t is not Mr.. Cherry's fault that he
is not also a veteran of the civil war.
In the early sixties when President
Lincoln called for volunteers, Mr..
Cherry was one of the first to offer
his services, but he was rejected by
the recruiting officers. He was then
a man of nearly forty years of age.
Mr.. Cherry lives quietly at his home
with his foster son, Oliver Cherry. He
is a man who is held in the highest
esteem by wide circle of friends and
Just now he is taking
a keen interest in the Mexican
trouble and is hoping that war with
Mexico may be averted, for he knows
what it would mean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29
UNIFORM DIVORCE
LAWS DEMANDED
Federal Statute Favored by
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church.
IS CLOSE TO UNANIMOUS
Committee Named TO Raise s4se, 900 70
Wipe Out Deficits in Mis-
sion Departments.

Chicago. III. May 29.-Presbyterian:
Of the United States OF America IN
their general assembly in session here
went on record yesterday in favor of q
federal law favoring uniform divorce
statutes in the states
There was no discussion and a large
majority refused to accept reference
OF the topic to a committee. Expect
ing debate. DR.. John Timothy Stone,
last years moderator and pastor of the
New. Fourth church where the assem-
bly, is meeting, introduced d resolution
asking reference of the divorce reso-
luton to the committee on Christian
life and work for a report next year.
The commissioners rejected the
amendment for reference.
Rev. Alfred VI. Eells of Cairo. Ill.
was the author of the original resolu-
ton. which was as follows:
''Resolved. That the general assem-
bly, go on record in favor Of a federal
uniform divorce law"
II was introduced several days ago,
but was laid aside and was called up
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon after
Mr.. Eells had told the commissioners
at noon he would leave Chicago in the
evening. When IL was called before
the assembly DR.. Stone introduced his
resolution and Mr.. Eells was prevent
ed from speaking on the merits of his
resolution because the amendment was
considered first.
Gag Rule Charged.
When it was rejected by many votes
he did not offer to speak, but General
cradle lawyer and lay commissioner.
attempted to oppose It and was ruled
out OF order.
''When did this assembly adopt gag
rule?" demanded the general
81 don't know, this is the first time
I've been moderator" RESPONDED Mod
orator Alexander.
The divorce resolution was passed
with little opposition
The assembly authorized the ap-
pointment OF a Special committee to
raise $4,000 20 wipe out the deficits
reported by the home mission and for
eign mission boards
Committee on Missions.
Moderator Alexander OF Pittsburgh
heads the. committee, as provided by
the resolution. with the following pas
tors and laymen who represent con-
gregations of vast wealth:
Rev. John II. Jowett OF New York,
Kiev. S. J. NiccolIs OF St. Louis, Rev. |
A V. V. Raymond of Buffalo and FL
ders John L. Severance of Cleveland, |
Alfred E. Marling of New York. George |
W. Perkins of New York and ]. NJ. T. |
Ffnney OF Baltimore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29

Bishop Samuel Fallows of the Re
formed Episcopal church saic:
Our educational system was con-
ceived by John Knox, Scotland's great
Presbyterian. Every student of Amer
lean history knows how the Presbyter-
ian church nodded our republic"
Bishop Faliows also mentioned Mex
leo and said all omens tod3y are pro-
pitious for Mexico"
DR.. Charles NJ. Stuart. president of
Garrett Biblical Institute of Evanston,
spoke in behalf of the Methodist Epis-
copal church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29
ECZEMA ITCHED
FOR 20 YEARS.
RESINOL CURED

Dec. s, 1913: 81 had eczema for 20
years. 1t started on me when was
but l3 years old and am now 81, and
have suffered all these years. 1t started
with small pimples all over my face,
arms and hands. Ny hands would
swell up SO that could not shut them,
and was almost blind. 1t would itch.
then burn, and 1 had to keep the af-
fected parts wrapped up SO that would
not scratch them. 1 couldn't sleep at
adjust walked the floor a whole night.
have tried many different remedies,
and spent a large sum of money, but
had no relief. Resinol Soap and Resinol
Ointment were recommended to me.
They gave me great relief after the
third application, and after using four
jars of Resinol Ointment and three
cakes of Resinol Soap. am completely
cured" tSigned) Mrs. II. E. Fleagcr,
Box Is, Dauphin, Pa.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
sold by all druggists for 10 years,
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29
DAVENPORT

Lovesick Romeo Comes. to Grief
John DeWarf, a Davenport carpenter,
is now occupying a cell at police head
quarters, after having broken into the
home of Davenport woman in order
to make his declaration of love and
devotion. Playing the part of an ANA
teur burglar, DeWarf broke into the
home of Louise Els, 200 East Twelfth
street. Making his way upstairs in
search of his would-be sweetheart, he
was suddenly confronted by the OBJ
ject OF his affection. She heard the
stealthy tread on the staircase and
opened her bedroom door to investi-
gate. When she saw the man advanc-
ing towards her she screamed. You're
not afraid of me are you, Louise?" he
cried. His remark was unanswered,
but the door was slammed in his face.
Then the police were called. Officers
Petersen and Bryant made a hurry-up
run TO the scene of the house break
ing, but their man had fed. They
found him at his home in the 400 block.
East Twelfth street. He was in bed
fast asleep. DeWarf has persisted in
his attentions TO Miss Els for several
months. it is said, and a few days ago
sent her 2s-page love letter. in which
he extravagantly plead mis- cause. Some
time ago he persisted in his unwel-
come attentions, and was sent to Mt.
Pleasant. The authorities believe the
man to be mentally unbalanced. The
woman refused to appear at police
court and prosecute the man. claiming
She did not want any notoriety. She
referred the authorities to her attor-
ney. Charles erik. Mr.. erik informed
the police that his client would not
appear, and stated that II was the duty
Of the county attorney to prosecute. A
charge OF disturbing the peace will be
preferred against the man.
Turnkey In Cell Fights for Life.-Im- |
prisoned in a cell with a raving mani. |
&c, when the door accidentally snapped |
shut, Lou Martens, turnkey at the |
county Jail. battled for several min |
ltes for his life against the raging pa |
-ient. Martens filed information |
against the insane man. James Hill.
At a hearing before the commission
srs OF insanity Hill was adjudged in
hospital at Mt. Pleasant Martens had |
stepped into the cell, the door slammed
hut behind him. and he was forced to
light the patient of until help reached
lin. The efforts of Martens and two
'ther men were necessary to subdue
Hi.
AutoIst Tries TO Show Up Cope.
;. Buck may be a big man in Musca-
inc. but he didn't make much OF a
purge with traffic cop J. S. Estes af-
er he had violated the traffic ordi-
ance. Buck was driving east on
bird street, and when he reached
rady. started to turn north by cut
ng the corner instead OF proceeding
the proper manner. Estes ordered
e man 10 stop. but inclined his nose
an angle OF 40 degrees and proceed
merrily on his way. The cop then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-29

gave chase, jumped onto the running
| board and ordered Mr.. Buck to drive
to headquarters. You don't know
who I am, do you," shouted the
Muscatine man, as he raved and
tore his hair. 81 was trying to
get somewhere in a hurry and
have to be stopped by a COP trying
to show his authority" At the station
Mr.. Buck raved some more. 81 won't
stand for this treatment" he said. 81
want to see the mayor. I'm promi-
nent man at Muscatine." Mr.. Buck
was arraigned in police court and was
forced to pay a fine of 81 and costs,
amounting in all to s5.S5.
Takes Parents by Surprise.-Miss
Helen J. Crowley, daughter of John w.
Crowley, commissioner of the board
of public works, and Dr. Crawford c.
Wehn of Johnstown, Pa, were married
April II at Chicago. Tuesday Mr.. Crow
ley took a trip to Chicago to attend the
graduating exercises at the medical
college, some relatives being due to re-
ceive diplomas. When DR.. Wehn was
handed the sheepskin roll Mr.. Crow
ley's daughter, who was seated beside
him, leaned over and whispered in her
fathers ear, That is my husband"
This was the first inkling of the mar
rage which Mr.. Crowley had received,
as the couple had decided to spring a
complete surprise on their parents.
Mr.. Crowley has just returned from
Chicago and broke the news to Daven- |
porters. Miss Crowley was born and |
reared in Davenport. She attended I'M |
maculate Conception academy and sub
sequently graduated from st. Josephs |
college at Dubuque. She was one of
the most popular members OF Dayen-
ports social set, and her wide circle
Of friends are joining in congratula-
tons. Mr.. Wehn took up the study of
law at Cornell for three years. later en-
tering an eastern medical college. He
finished his course in Chicago this
spring. He comes of a wealthy and
prominent eastern family. Mr.. Wehn
has been offered a position as surgeon
for the Santa Fe railroad at a point
In New Mexico. for before entering up
on his chosen work will depart for
New York with his bride. and the cou-
pie viii spend their honeymoon at a
summer resort near Coney Island.
Davenport Man Dying in West-The
authorities at Judith Gap, Mont, have
with Chief of Police
Hans Schramm in an effort to locate
relatives of John Donelly, a former
)avenporter, who is lying at the point
" death in the western town and is
n destitute circumstances. The Dav-
is described as five feet four
II five inches in height. weight about
20 pounds and about 80 years of age. 1
lie was formerly a teamstef He
laims to have a brother residing in