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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
FARMERS TO GATHER
At WEST BELLEVUE
Quarterly Meeting of the Unlonists
on June 80 and July /.
STATE OFFICERS TO
SPEAK ON MARKETING
Two Day Meeting of Farmers Union
To Be Largely Attended-offi-
GERS to Be Elected

The regular quarterly meeting of
the parish Farmers Educational
& Cooperative Union of America
will take place at the home Of H. Al
Phillips, in West Bellevue on June
30th and July list.
The st. Landry Farmers Union
lists have made arrangements for
the services of some of the most
prominent orators in the Union and
the public has been cordially In
yited to attend these speeches on
the 3oth. A boosting campaign is.
expected to be launched at this
meeting, when the local members
of the Farmers Union will be post
ed as to the latest doings of the order
throughout the United States.
The people Of West Bellevue are
preparing to entertain the visitors
royalty on the first day of the
meeting, which will be devoted ex-
clusively to speechmaking and d
jolly good time in general. The
second day of the convention will
be themost important ais far ais the
members are concerned as on that
day delegates to the state conven-
tion, as well as parish officers will
be elected.
The state officers of the Union
have always evinced considerable
interest in the doings Of the So.
Landry parish Union and it is ex-
pected that both Agent Craig and
President McCollister will be pres
ent to speak on the marketing sys-
tenn recently adopted by the stale
organization.
The last quarterly meeting of the
Union was held in this city, three
months ago, when it was proposed
to adopt a resolution designating
Opelousas as the official meeting
place for the organization, but it.
was decided that the summer
meetings be held in the country
and the winter conventions III this
city, in order that the proverbial
picnic of the farmers might live
on indefinitely.
A very large number Of non
Unionists are expected at the West
Bellevue meeting, especially on the
first day Of the convention. to par
tieipate in the picnic.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
OPEL0UsAs DEFEATED BY ONE
SIDED SCORE

By the one-sided score Of it-2 Eu-
nice came out victorious in the
third game of the series last Sun
day afternoon at the Eunice park.
In the fifth inning with the score
4-2 in favor of Euniee, with no outs
and three men on bases Casey
slammed a ball in left field, which
the umpire called as fair and two
men rushed in home tying the.
score. An argument Immediately
ensued, the Euniee players claim
ing that the ball was a foul, finally
causing the umpire to change his
mind. This action, it is reported,
took all the enthusiasm out Of the
local players, and a free-for-all
comedy followed, 0pelousas play
ing only not to forfeit the game.
The crowd that went to Euniee
last Sunday was not as great as is
usually the case; the Opelousas
fans this time being mostly men.
The 0pelousas boys claim that
the game was literally given 70
Eunice and that If the umpire
would have been in any way fair
in his decision the game could have
been made great deal more IN
teresting.
It must be said however, to the
credit OF the Eunice club. that it
is one of the strongest in the state
and there is no doubt that It would
give a fierce race to any amateur
team in Louisiana for the title.
The Opelousas club was thought TO
be as strong as the Euniee team
and for that reason it is to be .re-
gretted that the seven scheduled
games viii net be played. as the
ball enthusiasts of both towns like
| to see the victor assume the
championship with free hand and
with no Ifs attached to the title
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
CLEMENTS MENTIONED
AS TEAMS MANAGER
Prominent Ball Enthusiast May
Assume Charge Of Club
TEAM TO BE RE-oRGANIzED;
HOME BOYS WILL PLAY
Too Expensive to Operate Hired
Team So All Professional Players
Have Been Discharged

Since the unfortunate occur
renee at Eunice on Sunday, when
questionable decision of the UNI
pire practically gave the game to
Eunice, the Opelousas Club has
disorganized, and it will now be
necessary for our boys to re-or-
ganize on less expensive and more
conservative basis. A number of
base ball enthusiasts including
Messrs. Toby Veltin, ]. B. Glenn
ents, John Brown. Charlie Thomp-
son, Charlie Dejean, and a number
Of others have decided to organize
a new team composed almost ex-
clusively of home talent. The
Clarion highly endorses this move
ment and will slend its full support
to such an organization.
The first move in this direction
will be a benefit entertainment to
be given sometime next week, and
to be arranged and largely conduct
ed by the ladies OF our city
The gentlemen who are prominent
" identified with this enterprise
requested the Clarion to urge the.
ladies to promptly respond when
called upon to make the entertain
ment in question a success fnan-
cially and otherwise. Even though
much of the expense of running
the team will be curtailed by doing
away with the professional sala-|
ried players, yet there is always a
certain amount Of expense money
needed to sustain such an organi-
zatien. Our citizens, and partic-
ularly the ladies, will be shortly
called upon to take part in the ar
rangement Of the program for
next weeks entertainment, and we
sincerely trust that everyone will
enter enthusiastically into the prof.
ect.
Among the names prominently
mentioned as manager of the new
organization is Mr.. ]. B. Clements.
one Of the most enthusiastic fol-
lowers of the sport. If Mr..
Clements is inclined to give the.
time and attention which will be
required of him in this position,
we think the boys would do well to
obtain his services.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
MRS. LAvERGNE DIES AT RIPE
OLD AGE

Mrs. Michel Lavergne. nee Maria
D'Avy, after an illness Of long du-
ration, expired at the family home
on Grolee street. Thursday evening
at 7:ao o'clock. At the time Of her
death Mrs. Layergne was 81 years,
g months and 27 days old.
Mrs. Lavergne was one Of the old
est residents of this city; she
raised a large family, the members
of which are all well known in this
parish.
The funeral took place from the
family residence Friday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock with services at the
Catholic church and interment in
the Catholic cemetery. Despite the
inelemency Of the weather a large
number Of relatives and friends Of
the deceased attended the funeral.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
First Opelousas Priest Sings Mass
in Splendid St. Landry Church
OVER FIFTEEN HUNDRED
SEE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
Opelousas Catholic Church Crowd
ed to Overflow for Father Ander-
sons First Mass

A crowd closely estimated at over
fifteen hundred people were inter
ested participants in the solemn
high mass sung by Rev. Father
Charles Beauchamp Anderson.
Opeleasasf first and only priest,
who sung his first mass in the
church OF his boyhood. Friends OF
Father Anderson, who in his boy
hood was prominent employee OF
the Opelousas Mercantile Company,
among whom were members Of
practically every Protestant church
in this city and of the Jewish re-
ligion, were present when the
youthful Opelousas priest went
through the aisles Of the large
Catholic church, blessing those
present.
Father Anderson was born at
Grand Coteau, May t3, 1883. He
ID q descendent Of one of the most
prominent families of Louisiana,
being the grandson of Major T. G.
Anderson and Of Brigadler-G General
Bloomfield, being prominently iden-
titled with the affairs of the state
during and after reconstruction
days. Father Anderson is the
eighteenth member Of his family to
devote his life to the cause OF re-
iigion. Among his relatives who
worked for the cause OF the Al
mighty were Mother Hardy, Supe-
rior General Of the Ladies of the
Sacred Heart and Mother Smith, Of
the Grand Coteau Sacred Heart
Convent.
Opelonsas was congratulated by
Rev. Father Wynhoven. of New
Orleans, the pulpit orator OF the
day, whose sermon was received
with much appreciation by the fif-
teen hundred persons present, for
having given to the priesthood one
Of its noblest citizens.
Immediately after mass Father
Anderson was congratulated by
several hundred Of his intimate
friends for having reached the
height of of his ambition, after
which Hon. William ]. Sandoz pre-
sented him with gold watch and
chain. donated by the Knights Of
Columbus OF this city.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
ROOSEVELT INVITED
TO VISIT OPELOUsAs
Ex-President Asked to Deliver Ad-
dress for Elks in This City
THOUSANDS WOULD LIKE TO
SEE THE COLONEL HERE
Elks Entertainment Committee Ex-
Elks Entertainment Committee Ex-
tend Invitation to Bull Moose
Head to Share City's Hospitality

Opelousas has never been visited
by a President or an ex-Presideni
of the United States. but the Elks
are presently hoping that Theo-
dore Roosevelt, twice president of
this great commonwealth, will hon
or Opelousas with a visit.
The ex-president enjoys large
circle of admirers in this parish,
although very few believes like he
does along political lines. In the
event that the Colonel, who is
spending sometime in Pass Chris
tian with John NJ. Parker, should
decide to visit this city, it is
thought that thousands Of people
from all over Southwest Louisiana
would come to 0pelousas for the
opportunity Of hearing the ex-pres-
ident.
The following letter has been
forwarded to Col. Roosevelt at
Pass Christian, Miss, by the en-
tertalnment comnnttee o. the io-
cal Lodge OF Elks.
Dear Lolonel: 1our .as. vlslo ~ y
entire South, and the cause OF
lnugn ..s 5oninaene = ope1sasas. .saIaa,
ou nase Deel ae.. - ~ o;l sssl.,ps.s - o.
$500 ~. "'.l,. .,,a4 as4 go. af a,,r nas,,
,ousas, uas s..so :. : - - ! s..
.allon Wllo unloIedhasss sou'u ~
Journey - 4.e" .uea.a 'aSe ..S 80. 81, :
WeIe hsaIu - aAeiali, g nea1
snu ...x, ses - ~
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
LOUISIANA ds
LOSS M
4
Interesting Career d,
Louisianian Ends
HEAD OF DEvELOPsfE
BUREAU DIES s. 90
Well Knowia in This City Ssels
He Received His Early Edueatisl
and Afterwards Started III Llfc q

I &
William G. Chevis native
Southwest Louisiana, at one iil4a
resident of st. Landry parish did
a former student OF an 0pelos
school, one Of the most prom
men in the affairs of Louisiana
died suddenly on Friday evening
at the home Of hin sister Id IaFs
Miss Cunningham, at Rayne.
was buried in the little gravay
at Rayne, his boyhood town
From boyhood until ais aaatl
Mr.. Ghevis manifested q deep
terest in everything apper taining ]
the advancement OF the staIe
general but Of Southwest Esouisl!
ana m particular, being
time of his death manager 81
Southwest Louisiana DeveIopua
Bureau, an organization created f9
the advancement of agricu Issira
conditions IN the thirteen parishes
which compise Southwest I1otl
lana. y
Col. GheyiS YVES a. teacl her
a few years, during his earlIe
manhood and always endeayored ~
better himself in literature risil
in a short time from sd obscure
school teacher to one of the mos
forceful and logical writer's ID tao
South.
Mr.. Chevis took q deep ilas
est in political affairs tf the
and was soon recognized as aI ablH
ally by several of TIE most pesaaxt
cratic politicians, enjoying ihe
friendship OF such men - "
Nichols. Foster and others.
When Murphy Foster
elected Governor 0l L9uisia ana
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
SCHOOL BOY DIES SUDDENLY

The community was shocked TO
learn Of the sudden death Of Al
bert Lee McGinnis. one of the most
popular students of the st. Landry
High School, who died of acute IN
digestion, Thursday night at 1o;3o
o'clock.
Young McGinnis. who was only
Ill years, S months and Il days at
tended school on Thursday and was
as jovial as usual, participating Ii
the school games and was in SQUAD
health. During the day, however
he ate something that did not agree
with him and about $50 o'clock ne
became violently i'll, whereupon
medical aid was quickly summoned
Everything possible was done IN
an endeavor to stave off death, but
at 1890 the youth had taken his
last breath and was lying dead in
his uncle's home, Hon. Henry La
strapes, Jr., Clerk of Court Of st
Landry Parish.
The mother of the dead boy,
Mrs. Ethel McGinnis. was not in
Opelousas at the time Of the death
of her eldest son; she has been re
siding in Houston. while her child
rem were living with her sister
Mrs. Henry Lasrapes. Jr. in order
that they might go to school IN
this city.
Young McGinnis was one Of the
most robust students of the High
School; he was popular with the
student body, always taking ar
interest IN all sports of the school
Funeral services were held at the
Episcopal Church and interment IL
the Protestant cemetery. The
school-mates Of. the young deceased
attended the funeral in q body.
Mrs. McGinnis arrived on the
evening Frisco train Friday after
noon, just in time to attend the
funeral, which took place at l::3(
Friday evening.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
GRAND C0TEAU CELEBRATES
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI

The feast of Corpus Christus was
celebrated at the Sacred Heart
Church, Grand Coteau. Hiss mass
was sung by Rev. Father NJ. A.
Grace, at s o'clock, after which a
solemn procession took place IN
which the Sacrament was carried
by Father Grace to the decorated
repository under the oaks on the
eoller grounds where henediction
-krld puad sssHoo sqL .uaAIs sBA
ed several appropriate pieces,
while the church and COLLEGE
choirs sang.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
OIJR BELOVED SIR. ROSE LEAVES
FOR FRANCE

Our pleasant school life has been
interrupted by a cloud OF sorrow
the departure of our beloved
Superior, Sr. Rose. Duty calls aer
to unhappy France, and she bows
In humble submission. She has
been called upon to brave the ter
rors of the deep as we'll as the uIi-
eertainties of the land which calls
her. The honor conferred upon her
as one of the deputies from the
United States to elect a Superior
General, speaks for itself the es-
TEEN and love the Sisters entertain
for her.
The virtues which adorn her soul
and the sweet essence of love
which surrounded her has won for
her the affection Of all with whom
she has come in contact.
Her departure has cast a damper
around us, and there is a loved one
whose sweet voice we fail to hear,
and whose smile is upon the waters.
a little farewell was rendered
her by the children as faint echo
OF the love we bear her and the sor-
row which floods our souls at her
departure; tears fell as freely as
dew drops on the gems Of morning.
Sr. Rose expressed her gratitude
to her loved children in most
touching words. and told them OF
her grief to leave them and the
people of Opelousas whom she
bid her adieu.
Tuesday came; and the doors Of
our school remained closed, but at
the depot were her dear children
and many friends who gathered to
bid her daieu.
A smile covered serrowful
heart, and, as the train slowly
/ wended its way from the station,
many a sad goodbye reached her
ear and was echoed back to us.
she has gone, but, before an
other term Of school life begins, we
hope to see her, and to greet again
our dear, kind, Sister Rose whom
every one loves so dearly.
The congratulations Of our lit.
tie city are heaped upon her ant
mingled with these are thousand
of wishes Of her speedy and SAT-
return 70 = Ger
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
5000 SEE OPENING Or NIssS
MEDLENIx.A RIVER

Three Thousand people rom
every section Of Southwest Louis
lana participated III the public ae
ebration Of the opening al the
land waterway, TO be known as
Medlenka River at 5roNIeg ali
Thursday Of last week
Crowley entertained the isitpfs
with an auto parade. id shEc
there were four hundred GAGS
speaking at the Grand 0pea
House, barbecue and bali sArrona
the distinguished Louissanians Wild
addressed the assembly
opera house were Senator Joseph
E. RansdelI and cpngrassrnan Lad
islas Lazaro, Represents tive Of tIia
Seventh District. Governor Hal
and Senator Broussard we've aelaegl
i6uled to make addresses. as Nas alse
Hon. Arsene Pnjo, who greatly as-
sisted the people Of Acadia "a S.
curing watrway connection.
on account Of pressing btisineN
were unable To attend.
A resolution I'd call the water
way To Crowley the MedIenka riveF
was adopted with unanimous vete,
ID honor of ]. @. MedIenka, father
OF the movement and formerly
lchairman Of the Crowley board ef
trade.
| On the stage ali the opera hosEs
were William Eagan,
Crowley; P. ]. Ghappuis,
4 Harvey, Justin T. Denechauf, Perc
/ Dunbar Of this city candidate fon
state registrar; ]. G- LawIer, also
of this city, candidate for conlni
sioner of agriculture; e. @. REuner
commissioner of agriculture; Re-
Fathers ]. B. and 3 z. prim ef lltey
Orleans and A. 1. Isenberg, saeson
!, of the ST. Miehaels parish at
Crowley.
On Thursday afternoon the Vlss
iIors Witnessed auto and
races and i baseball agI1ls
FIJI - remain on the
gyas srlInfneg wailt
IN. will cd hack and forth
rom 0pelousas TO Biloxi.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12
CIIICoT NOTES

B. Bennett, a hustling and popu
ar merchant of 0pelousas, gave us
a pleasant call on Thursday.
District Deputy James Going, Of
the Woodmen Of the World, was
in Ghicot last week IN the interest
Of his order. Mr.. Going besides
being prominent in the Woodmen
lodge is serving his second term as
a member of the city council Of
Washington.
Don't let our big sister want too
much in the coming campaign.
She has a candidate who has an
nouneed himself and who is well
known throughout the state, in ).
G. Lawler, who will make some one
hustle for Commissioner Of Agri-
culture.
Col. Sam Haas was a visitor to
opelousas last week, returning by
way Of Euniee Sunay In order that
he might witness the Eunice-0pe-
lousas game.
j. Y. Sanders is cutting quite 9
figure at the capital during the
present session of the Legislature
A grand ball took place at the
Woodmen Of the World Hall Fri
day night, many visitors heine
present from Pine Prairie. Vile
Platte, st. Landry and other places
While we have stated that St
Landry should not ask too much i
the next state-go-roun we wolllt
suggest that a candidate for lieu
tenant governor would not be to-
much for st. Landry. We Woll'
therefore nominate Hon. Austi
Fontenot for that position.
Hon. II. L. Erich, DR.. w. Z. Haw
kins and J. G. Murray, the famou
Chicot watermelon king, are nos
| connected by phone with the ols
4 side s.@nl4a nj the VILE Plati
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12

Miss Carriere and Freddie Bailey
Also Awarded Medals-Interest-
ing Debate Is Held

OQ last I0uFSQdy Tie oIu lHSt.
the commencement exercises OF
| the Washington High School was
begun and most interest
ing and entertaining pro
gram was presented by a
large number of the pupils, consist
ing of reeitations, plays, music, etc.
The little tots, particularly, at
tracted the attention of the large
audience; composed principally Of
the patrons OF the school, and re-
decting great credit upon Pro-.
Bittle and his able corps Of assist
ants.
The exercises eliminated on the
following night in the distribution
Of the five diplomas to the follow
ing graduates, who acquitted them
selves most handsomely; individu-
ally and collectively, Misses Liz
zie Fitzpatrick Mamie Carriere.
Dwight ThistIethwaite, Julian
Wolff and Atwood Zernott. Miss
Mamie Carriere delivered the vale
ulos = 80 - -. ~
medium of expression. She was
generously applauded. She was al
so the recipient of the Garriere
medal donated by our tow -,,se-i Mr..
]. j. Carriere and presented to her
hu Mr i Rovd n q few we'll chosen
ana arnrass;ve nbrases Miss Liz
zia Kilnatrick charmed The audi
anca hv beautif.1l and difficult
yo,,s;cai selection an the uiano. Mr..
T,,I;an Walff delivered his address
~ q a;on;fiad calm manner his
on,rnc;aIion = clear and distinct
sbowir,c Che, evidences Of antnass and
a1ao,,t;enorv ,,or,,arsI,avond his ape
ana arnarienc. Q The debate be-
tiu;aon Afuood Zarnoft and dwight
rbsatlothwaite fhe s1,bfect being
Received. There sho,lld he state
r,,;do ennor,,lsorv educational law
nassad II the state of Louisiana
Tibet ln$hx1oifn rnT7raCnnf1nQr tho Az
f,r,nativa and Zarnoft fhe negative.
hofb vo,,np mon aca,,itfinr them
sa,vas uarv credifahlv showing an
ayba,,st;va aranination of the s,lb-
;act Roth sides were literally an
n1s,,doa 1 fha ocision heinr render
= fauor of tha negative
: Tho parra,,H medal was awarded
to Mr Freddie Railev il heing do
natad = bv FORMER, princinaI perra,,lt
for tba :. hiehesf, percentage IN his
torv Tho modal donat,1 nv The
ST landry clarion for the high
est average in fhe senior class was
oontostad for nv Miss KiInafrick
soa,oess.u go. ~ 7.-so.t No. r;1aat
and as"opu l1eailos.. = -..iss -
flck won " Tue iairoW ilafs1n. -
one-had point. PfoIessof blt1le
sase s;a.soa - a;1,; tla;rss - aeaa,,nt - - hie
stewardship. Seated on the stage
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12

I RlcHIlF % anu ~ - Ilsa1lsl
kHalphen, of New Orleans.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12

Mr.. - will cd hack and forth
from Opelousas to Biloxi.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-06-12

Yours truly,
DUDLEY 4. GIJILBEAU.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-11-05
MAY ENCOURAGE THE OTHERS
Story Printed Here Has Definite
Purpose That Most viii Be
Quick to Understand.

Once upon a time there was a wag
who wandered away from home be-
cause he was not properly appreciat-
ed in his own town. In his journeying
he rambled far, and because he was
a fool he experienced the luck which
often attends fools, and finally came
upon a country where, because the ex-
plorers had never found it, all his
ancient and widowed Jokes were
brand new to the inhabitants.
There, surrounded by audiences Of
people who had never heard even the
oldest and lamest of his wheezes, he
told his tales to thunders of applause.
He speedily became the most popular
man in that queer land, and presently
welded the beautiful princess, who
had not only never heard anything
worth hearing, but had also never
seen anything worth looking at. He
dwells there today, thoroughly appre-
ciated and enjoying all the emolu-
ments that come to him who achieves
success of which he is truly worthy.
His story is here given, in the hope
that it may encourage others Of his
sort to emigrate instead of going on
the Chautauqua platform.-Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-11-05
Britain Needs Timber.

The demand for timber in Great
Britain is so great, owing to the war,
that the export of this material from
Newfoundland, which has been prac-
tically abandoned Of late years, Is
now being revived. Until about ten
years ago there was a substantial an
nual export of deal and sawn lumber,
but about that time the possibilities
of the island for pulp and paper-mak-
ing were emphasized to such an ex-
tent that large enterprises along these
lines were established in Newfound.
land, with the result that 9 large
quantity of logs that had previously
been exported in the form OF lumber
are now utilized and manufactured
into pulp and paper on the spot. Now,
however, the war has brought about
new conditions, and the increased
price for lumber has stimulated re-
vival of the exporting trade, the vari-
Gus concerns throughout the island,
which hitherto have been operating
entirely for the local trade, having de-
cided this summer to go into the ex-
port business on an extended scale,
as the compensation, If the cargoes
are got securely across the water, is
very large.