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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
THE PARISH


The members Of the parish police
jury are to be highly complimented for
having increased the parish fair appro-
priation from $500 to $500. The jurors
saw and appreciated the parish fair last
October; they realized the unlimited
amount Of good that will eventually be
derived from the successful agricultural
show held in the old High School build
ing on October 28-29-30.
The fact that the police jurors
deemed the parish fair worthy of an ap-
preparation should leave those citizens
who were at first opposed to the fair to
work in harmony with those who worked
so faithfully to promote this worthy en-
terprise.
All those who visited the 1915 st.
sandry fair pronounced it a distinct and
unique success Many Of u most in
ustrious citizens, doubtful Of the sue
ess Of the undertaking, did not eyen es-
ouse interest In the fair to the extent OF
lacing exhibits at the fair. These very
srsons however, are among the biggest
nd best boosters Of the fair 70 the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
State Press Opinion
TRIBUTE


Hon. Thos. G. Barrett has made a
success as far as wotldy possessions are
concerned. He deserves consideration
for having won success in the business
world where so many others failed. Mr..
Barret started out to fight life's battle
when a very small boy. He sold papers
for a living. He was forced to do this
in order to sustain life. Later he work
ed at other occupations, always with the
idea of making an honest living and of
gaining and retaining the respect and con-
fdence Of those with whom he came in
contact. BY his own honest efforts he
went higher and higher until today he
enjoys the esteem and respect of thou
sands of people who admire pluck and
energy. He has been repeatedly honor
ed by the voters of his parish and the en-
tire state, and is now a candidate for gov
ernor. He has achieved success, too, in
a business way, for he has invested his
earnings wisely. Certainly Mr.. Barrett
deserves to be recognized, If favors are to
be extended for having come up from a
Newspaper boy to the position he occu-
pies to-day.-Moonroe News-Star.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
JEFFERSON PARISH


While several of our contemporaries
have been engaged for several days in
severely and bitterly criticising Governor
Hall for his actions in attempting to rid
Jefferson parish of lawlessness other and
less p~rejudiced newspapers have COM
mended and congratulated Louisiana's
chief executive for having dispatched the
state militia to the scene of the disturb
ance in Gretna.
Political enemies of Governor Hall,
who had no regard whatever for the good
anne of the state, persist in criticising
the governor for doing what he thinks is
right. We admit that we have, in the
majority of cases, disagreed with Cover
nor Hall, but we have always given him
credit when he deserved it. In engag-
ing the troops of the Louisiana militia to
rid tthe free state of Jefferson of noto-
rious gamblers, we think the governor is
within the jurisdiction of his powers.
Even if he wern't we are bound to APP
plaud him for trying to better conditions
in a parish which has no regard what
ever for the laWsfof Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
WHAT CRIME


Shreveport Journal: Uponlthe heels
of that disclosure comes the announce
ment that Joseph 1. O'Dwyer, whose
lottery and gambling joint was raided on
November 18th, is a jury commissioner.
What would the people Of Caddo or any
other north or central Louisiana parish
think Of a man caught red-handed in
the operation Of a gambling den being
closed with the responsibility Of selecting
it's jury panels? What impression
would be created in this section Of the
state by the discovery that two sworn Of
fcers of the law were systematically vio-
lating the law against lotteries? Wescan
imagine the wave of indignation and feel
ing of resentment that would sweep owe
any north O central Louisiana parish
were the things charged to official JEFF
ferson and proven against it, to find
Judgment in any political subdivision
Of the territory named.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
LOEB,s CANDIDACY STILL PRO.
CROSSES

The candidacy Of Hon. p. L. Loeb
for Mayor of the City has made SO much
Roadway up to this time, that we feel ne
could easily rest on the campaign he has
made and calmy wait the results.
The people of this city all know
Mayor Loeb, know what successful and
efficient administrations he has given the
city and feel perfectly confident that he
will stand by them in all of their needs,
comforts and the right to live and enjoy
life, in the proper manner.
He is a substantial, business man, a
sober, industrious and watchful official,
and has no other absorbing profession or
trade which will for a moment take his
y from the public business, to which
he has dedicated and is dedicating the
best years of his life.
We say vote for Loeb and Opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
FREE STATE OF JEFFERSON

The free state of Jefferson just
across the river fromaNe Orleans, is I'M
der martial law, and Adjutant General
McNeese, in command of the state troops,
is CHARTERED on the Gretna green. The
cause Of this deplorabIe condition of af-
fairs is, first, saloons and gambling dens;
second, corrupt officeholders. A combi-
nation that can always be depended up
or. If given free rein to start something
that will require the presence. of the state
militia to stop.4al This bedlam that has
been going on down in Jefferson parish
for sometime past is about the strongest
argument in favor of prohibitions that
could be advanced.-De Ridder Eneter-
prise. 4
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
THE JEFFERSON HIGHWAY


Opelousas has an opportunity Of Sc
curing the Jefferson highway, if the cit
izenss of this city would only get to work
on the proposition. Other commune
ties are. e~ndeavoring to get on this pro-
POSED modern highway.
The present plan is to connectsNeW'
Orleans and Alexandria, by means OF
Baton Rouge 1t is evident that. the
road eau..d be made to pass through Ope-
lous;ls s1Id lrcm there goio Batoc Rouge.
ever y e tiLtll cIsas-Pon ARE fa:ri and
from there TO Krotz Spring. which will
soon he busy erecting a G1Il road lead
ing to Port Barre.
We understand that the citizens OF
Pointe Coupee will hold a meeting at
Livonia on Sunday afternoon for the pur-
pose Of discussing the jefferson High
way; these people are. anxious to be on
this road and they tell us that # the citi-
zens Of st. Landry are willing to cooper
ate with them the probabilities are that
both parishes will be traversed by this
interstate highway.
The Importance of being on this
highway needs not be called to the atten-
ton, Of the citizens Of this city. We're
alize that hundreds of automobile tour
lists would visit this city annually on their
way to New Orleans from. northern
points; Opelousas would be connected
with the most important cities of Louis
lana by means of a national highway.
Why not see what can be accom-
plished along that line? A delegation
of citizens should be sent to the Pointe
Coupee meeting tomorrow, so that St.
Landry could assure its sister parish that
she is ready to cooperate on this impor-
tant proposition.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
ag described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of

ng described property, to-wit::
A certain tract or parcel of
land with all the building and
improvements thereon, con-
tanning one hundred arpents,
more or less, situated IN
Moundville, in this parish,
and bounded North by Estate
of r. M. Wartelle and
Johnson, South by NE. a. Nc
Daniel, East by Bayou Courta-
bleau, and West by public
road.
A certain tract or parcel Of
land situated in same neigh
borhood, with buildings and
improvements thereon, con-
tanning sixty arpents more or
less, and bounded North By
Estate Of r.. M. Wartelle and
freeman Brown, South by
David Cook, East by public
road and west BY Bayou Car
ron.
Six head Of horned cattle;
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
UsURPING PRIVILEGE OF DEITY

Alexandria Town Talk: The little
Chicago baby who could never have
been a human being was a case in itself
death was undoubtedly merciful there.
But artificial "euthanasia' is a different
thing. So long as we have apparently
hopeless sufferers IN u hands, SO long
will every effort be made to discover
cures for hitherto incurable conditions.
They are a spur to medical research.
And to say that a ase is incurable be-
Ii none like it has been cured before
reminds one q little Of that patent Office
clerk who in 1888 resigned his job be
cause, since everything had been invent
ed, he felt sure that the patent office
was destined to go out Of existence very
soon.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
THE SCHOOL TAX

The taxpayers of Opelousas have to
: settle the school question they have to
decide between education and idleness
COZ their ofsprings. Unless they vote for
the school maintenance tax, which will
appear before the taxpayers of this
school district on January IL, they will
surely be in favor of closing the schools
in this district.
Some taxpayers, who are afraid TO
express themselves against the proposed
maintenance tax, state that they will
not participate in the tax election, leav-
inc the tax ~advocators under the impress
sion that they will do nothing to harm
the passage of the measure. The tax
Daver who has not sufficient interest IN
The community to refrain from going TO
the polls on the day of the election, GER
tainly cannot be relied upon. It's q dead
certainty that he will do all IN his power,
III q secret manner to defeat the measure.
Naturally there are those who will
east their vote against the measure, VINO
are conscientious. These we pity, for
ole knowledge On the subject.
If Isl up to those interested in the
Opelousas school To put forth every ct
fort possible to assure the voting OF tn
THE small taxpayer, especially Is
urged to come It'd the polls On that day
because St requires several small ploI
ertyAeWner votes to kill the VOTES s.
some few taxpayers IN this City
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
SUCCESSION SALE
ESTATE OF EUzEBE LA
e
No. -, Sixteenth judicial Dis
trict Court, st. Landry
Parish Louisiana.

BY virtue of an order of the.
Honorable B. II. Pavy, Judge
of the 18th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana, bearing
date Dec. 8, 1915, and in pur-
suance to a commission to me
directed, signed by A. j. e.
Littell, Deputy Clerk Of said
Court, /, the undersigned, or
any duly licensed auctioneer,
will sell, at public auction, TO
the last and highest bidder, on
the premises at Moundville,
La, on
JAN. %, 1916,
at I'll o'clock A. M, the follow
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18
OUR CHOICE FOR GOVERNOR

The Clarion has heretofore refrain
ed from any expressions, as to its choice,
between the two worthy sons OF LOUIS
lana. who are aspirants for the Demo
! cratic nomination for governor OF their
native state. In adopting this policy 1t
was our purpose to await a full discus
SION Of these candidates, of their respec-
tive platforms to the end that we might
determine for ourselves which OF the two
would better serve the people OF this
state. We have decided after mature
deliberation that Lieutenant Governor
Thomas C. Barrett, is entitled to u sup
port.
In reaching this conclusion we wish
it understood that we entertain the high
est regard for Col. Rufin Pleasant, both
as d citizen and as an official and that if
elected governor he would give to the
state his best efforts, But Louisiana to-
day stands in need of a chief executive,
who is familiar with her wants, one who
has watched the administration of public
affairs and by experience will be able to
separate the chaf from the grain. In
Lieutenant Governor Barrett we believe
that such a man will be found. His long
experience as a legislator, both as MEM
her of the lower house and as a member
of the senate and his service as lieu
tenant governor, hsa afforded him am
pie opportunity to study the needs of
Louisiana and if elevated to the execu-
tive chair he brings with him a mind
sharpened by legislative debates and, a
judgment rippened by years of legisla-
tive experience.
TT ue it is that we are not in accord
with the doctrine Of prohibition and
whenever this issue will be presented to
the people of Louisiana we will be
found fighting against statewide prohi-
sbition. Yet al a Democratic paper we
recognize the Democratic doctrine Of the
right of the people to decide for them
selves every great economic or moral
question.
When, therefore, the issue was
drawn between Col.sPleasant and Mr..
Barrett on the question: of statewide pro-
hibition, the one advocating a submission
Of the question to the people, the other
expressing a determination to veto n
legislation looking to that end, we felt
that we would be false to the traditions
of our. Democratic ~forefathers did we
not appreciate and recognize the rights
of the people to have a voice in the set
Element of this question: Therefore,
though we may differ with Mr.. Barret
and many of his warn supporters, as to
the question of prohibition, the many
other qualifications which he possesses
and which SO eminently fit him for the
Office Of governor, SO outweigh these diff
ferences, as to make it a part of our
civic duty to accord him q full measure of
our support.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18


great satisfaction Of the st. Landry Farm
ers Fair Association these citizens will
have some of the best livestock and agrl-
cultural products on exhibit at the 1916
fair.
Let us hope that the city council will
follow in the footsteps Of the parish faith
ers by appropriating a like amount to the
cause of the farmers. This city derives
just as much, if not more, material and
financial assistance as does the parish.
With the state, parish and city ap-
preparations and with other funds al
ready in sight The st. Landry Farmers
Fair Association can assure the people Of
st. Landry the greatest individual par
ish fair in Louisiana during the year 1916.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18

The negro Cohen, who was insulted
because the white Republicans of Louis
lana refused to sit in convention with
him, pleaded with the national commit
tee and was ignored. The sooner the
negroes are ignored entirely, III politics,
as did the Democrats, that party will
quickly flourish in Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18

NOTINE is hereby given that
/ will apply to the Police jury
Of the Parish Of st. Landry for
d license or permit to operate
q saloon for white people at
my former place of business
at Morrow, La, for the year
1916.
dec-11-4t u. S. FISHER.
G. p. Dunbar and a party OF
friends enjoyed an outing at
Second Lake during the week..
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-12-18

One horse, one surrey, one
wagon, one stock cutter, agri-
cultural implements, house,
hold furniture, kitchen uten-
sis.
Terms and Conditions:
Cash on day of sale.
BUSSIE LAFLEUR,
Administrator.
dec is ct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

Washington. January 31.-President Wilson will deliver before the conven- tion of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States here Wednesday night what his advisers say will be one Of the most important speeches of his ad- ministration.
 The President is expected to discuss the shipping bill. the forthcoming meet ing of South and Central American financial experts in the United States to consider trade relations in the west ern hemisphere. and other steps pro posed to assist American foreign com- merce. Secretaries McAdoo and Redfield also are to discuss the shipping bill at the convention from the standpoint of the administration. Senator Burton of Ohio will give the viewpoint of the re-. publican opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
 ADDRESS CONVENTION

Secretary Bryan will speak on Amer lean Investments Abroad" Others who will address the convention include My ron Y. Herrick, Romulo s. Naon am : bassador from Argentina; Samuel Me- Roberts of New York, Joseph k. Da- vies United States commissioner of cor porations; II. A. Wheeler of Chicago, Charles S. Hamlin. governor of the fed eral reserve board, and Dr. F. F. Pratt of the federal bureau of foreign and domestic commerce.
 Many delegates had arrived tonight to attend tomorrow's meeting of the board of directors of the chamber. When tine convention assemblies Wednesday y there will be representives from every state except New Mexico. and from Alaska. Hawaii aud the Philippines More than 800 commercial organizations and firms compose the membership of the chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
NO DISCUSSION WITH OTHER POWERS OF RIGHT TO BUY SHIPS
Officials At Washington Will Wait Until the Registr Bill Becomes Law Before Taking Up Matter With Other come Daca Watched IneesNo Protests pected In Advance of Action By American

fident of it's right does not intend so surrender. it's right to bestow the Amer ican flag on it's own or private vessels, bought after the outbreak of Aostili- ties, if the transactions are Of a bona tide character. Any general or whole sale release of German and Austrian ships by one individual or set of in- dividuals or by the American govern ment itself. easily might present ground for complaint by the allies, it was said in official quarters just AS the purchase of large numbers of British or French ships might be ob - jectionable to the Germanic allies. But no such plan is in. contemplation and any protest from any foreign goVerp- ment in advance of the actual purchase of ships would be regarded, hign off cials indicated, as a reflection on tho ip,~gritv of President Wilson whp, nn- der the bill. would be given the power to make the purchases. An unrestrict- ed right on the part of the government to buy belligerent as we'll as neutral ships, is desired it is said, to prevent neutral ships from being offered at rrohibitive prices.
 There is every indication that before the pending bill becomes law, dip lcmatic phases of the question of change of registry will develop more concretely the views of each of the helligerents The case of the Dacia Is a test of the right of change of flag after the outbreak of hosrilities Great Britain admittedly had declared many such changes as legal and her
 Continued on Page Seycn)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

Washington, January 31. The United States does not in- tend to be drawn into any dis cussion with foreign govern ments as to whether 1t has a right to buy belligerent ships, until the bill pending in the Senate is enacted into law and there is decision as to where purchases are to be made. Be lieving that no foreign power has grcundssfor sitpposing that in purchasing ships any un- neutral act will be committed, no protests are expected in ad- vance of action by the Ameri can government.
 This was made clear on the highest authority tonight after the return of Secretary Bryan to the capital. It became known also, although the sec retary himself declined to make a that neither he nor any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

As is remembered, the two legislative bodies have agreed to adjourn for the first split session on the twentieth legis- lative day. But for the urgent appeal of Governor Henderson, who requested longer session, adjournment would have been had on the seventeenth day. This would have made one-third of the con stitutional limitation for regular 1egis- lative session. And with but one-third of the time consumed it is easy to sup pose that third split session might be held.
 But the 30 remaining legislative days will allow ample time it is declared for two additional sessions, and for fourth for that matter. For the legislature is supreme in all matters relating to the holding of sessions. It can authorize session of five days and an adjourn ment of SIX months, or a year. and dur ing the interim 1t can keep tab on how the affairs of the government are admin istered. ss'f
 Hence, the report that the legislature may not finally adjourn for one. two or three years.
 Henderson Wants Revenue Bill
 Governor Henderson. as is well known. desires that the legislature remain in session until an adequate revenue meas ure has been passed and until general appropriation bill has been passed, with the means provided for meeting these appropriations
 For. unless the legislature provides for the general appropriations in March. the donations made by the legislative body in 1911 will automatically cease by that time. The general appropriations in- state. and the many funds granted by legislative action to the other institutions of the state. including appropriations for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

Capt. George McJoHalu, Indster oA e'S vessel, announced that the Dacia would follow the usual course of travel and no special effort would be made to avoid capture The cargo, valued by the ship pers at $sS0 900. was insured by the gov ernment war risk bureau, but it is stated insurance on the bottom was refused The Dacia cleared January 2. Unfav- orable weather conditions, according to
 the captain, delayed the departure of the vessel for several days, and then it was explained that no attempt would be made
 to sail until important papers were re- ceived from the owner, F. N. Breitung, of New York.
 Sailing orders were received early today and at noon the vessel was under way. The sailing of the Dacia addsan- other chapter to the international in- cident growing out of the transfer of the former Hamburg American line steamer to American registry shortly
 after the vessel was interned at Port Arthur, Tex, following the outbreak of the European war.
 The new owners announced that the Dacia was bought to engage Tn the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

cotton trade with Germany but i'm mediate opposition from the British government caused the destina tion of the vessel to be changed from Brenen to Rotterdam, a neutral port.
 The United States asked Great Brit ain in safe conduct would be given the Dacia to carry one cargo of cotton to Rotterdam to help the cotton situation, tSe vessel then to return to the United States This brought the reply that the vessel itself must be considered contraband, the British not recognizing the legality of her transfer to Amer ican registry in time of war, but that the cargo would be transferred to an- other steamer for shipment to Rotter- dam, if the Dacia were seized.
 Seizure of the steamer is expected to result in prize court proceedings and diplomatic representations that may be of far reaching importance.
 Several days ago. it was said that the Dacia's departure was being de- layed until the arrival of package of important papers from New York. No further explanation was given, but it was surmised that the papers were proofs of transfer of ownership to bo presented the British authorities should the ship be detained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--No discussion with powers of right n to buy ships.
 Daily Mail writer says Austria wants "tolerable peace" Legislature may be in session for three or four years
 Dacia leaves with cotton for Ger many. 2--German- submarine under water Emden. say English. 3-Steel corporation policy is fol- lowed by other concerns. 4-Editorial comment. 5--All movie theatres packed during hours kept open.
 Shook tells how crop campaign will help Birmingham. Today last chance to pay poll tax and become a voter.
 McLane Triton made state agent at Jefferson County bank. S-AssociatiOn of Commercial Trav- elers to meet February 8. 7-Arrest of negro causes near riot at Collinsville. s--Heavy damage all over city by tor rental rains.