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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Allies Victory Means Much

= ERNIANY'S long battle line in the west is
~ not lmpregnahle. as the world had come
almost to believe. That maze of concrete-lined
trenches, placed one behind the other, from
the North Sea to Switzerland, can be taken
by direct assault
These facts at least emerge with certainty
from the desperate attacks of the French and
BRUSH armies, that began on Saturday and
are still In progress. Whether they are to be
taken as initiating the long promised general
offensive or as localized attempts to pierce
the German lines, cannot be determined from
the facts at hand. 1t may be- indeed. that
the measure Of success attained In these for
ward movements will decide whether they
shall be continued.
But great moral victory for the allied
cause, as well as a considerable material vic
tory. already has been won. The moral sue
cess is the more important. for it destroys
forever the civilian apprehension that the
German lines In France and Belgium could
not be shattered Now it appears that this
SCATTERING presents no particular difficulties
that advances may be made whenever the al
lied commanders ready and willing to
pay the price, and that the price exacted Is
represented rather by the expenditure Of am
munition on a great scale, than by the sacri-
flee of mems lives
For weeks the Smelling Of the German posi-
tlons has been continued. French and Brit
lsh guns have dropped explosive shells at
regular intervals on the checkerboard of the
enemy's trenches Preceding the actual at
tacks In the Champagne and at Souchez and
La bassee, there was a sixty-hour lombard
ment that must have destroyed everything in
It's path. The German trenches captured &C
cording to tho accounts, were found filled
with dead and wounded
The point established is that it is possible
to crush the German defense The sections
or the line selected for attack were among
the strongest Of the German positions
Everything that military skill and science
could hestow had been utilized in their con-
structlon. Reinforced concrete barbed
wire, underground passages bomb proofs,
heavy and light artillery, machine guns,
catapults and many thousands of brave de-
tenders all have proved inadequate All OF
these trenches, four five in line went at
the first rush.
Others can be taken in the same way The
Germans are not in France to stay nor in
Belgium. They will fall back to the Rhine
and behind it, If the allies can attack with
sufficient forces, adequately supported by ar
tiiery and supplied with ammunition
That is why Paris and London rejoice
mere is some reason for enlisting-for every
man doing his bit" There is more reason
FOR Fastening and doubling and then re-
doubling the dispatch of munitions to the
firing lines. Engishmen feel that thew must
not repeat the mistake Of Neuve Chapelle and
1ail TO press their victory home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

49,, mat belts and girdles will be worn
h '"r' We would suggest those who still
' ""re mo broad bolts OF last spring, and who
NC ESTE 20 eeonomize. that II they added "A couple
~ y, 'nones 10 the sirdle belt they will have
'i' sh'rI There ii Is again. Let the dear
women alone They going to do as they
fashion and dress ' ''''e' VI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

AS Jackson Boyd, Progressive State chair
man in Indiana, sees it, the United States has
sunk into insignfcance until it is almost as
low as Mexico. Too bad, Jack, and the Bull
Moose isn't big enough to pull us out of the
hole.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

The Richmond press" saws IN, 1rrhanr,
'et continues to manifest It's confidence
=, nn' construction of the Wcst Point -Urbanna
-, ana 10 regard the proposition as one
or great moment to our capt,, c,tv" p,,,
inohn mas confidence I'm any enterprise i'm th.
"ahds or tho mon at the head OF this railway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Smaller Council Better

c INCE the reduction in the membership of
~ the City Council from sixty-four to thirty
two, there is general agreement, even among
politicians that the legislative functions of
the city government are discharged with less
friction and more ability. The smaller
Council produces better results This being
the acknowledged fact, why should there be
such painful apprehensions whenever a fur
Their reduction OF membership is suggested?
II Is cutie possible TO retain ward represon-
tation and yet eliminate one branch of the
present bicameral Council. We could have
a Council of nine members for example.
clecting one from each ward and five at large
We ought to be able 10 get high-class men
TO take these honorary Offices. 1t would
mean substantial increase In efficiency and
the saving Of great deal of money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Is eepinE Ii LIN.

is Bnks playing his usual game Of roIf,"
on, yes Yesterday, for example he lost civ
balls. broke three clubs. smashed in the head
OF caddy and the ribs OF an cn!nent clcrg,-
man ana introduced an entirely new line of pro-
ihhity He hasn't lost any OF his form
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Queries and Answers


> j.. who asks about the publication OF ESSAYS
on scientific questions etc. is referred to the
forum--the North American Review and The
scientific American. New York City is sufficient
address for all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

The man whose hobby is n motor car is
more interested in the production rise and
fall OF gasoline than he is in big crops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
what 1t Means.

startled Student (reading the war news,-lt
does look as though France and England were
trying To answer some OF the questions all Of
us have been asking.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Conlk to- Nc,Ycnatie.

Grubbs-Do you think tho President should
call special session of Congress?
Stubbs-I don't know why he should With
the European and Mexican situations on his
hands. he has troubles enough already.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Conference at the Cnfc.

Mawnin. sub; fine mawnin' Amt seen yuh
roun roh several ma wnin's sub. Hope yuh amt
pih OF yuh feed" said the Senegambian garcon
ms he changed tho pepper and salt from starboard
TO port sido OF tho table and brushed off tho
crumbs that n previous patron had left
No replied the guest but that bread you
served me the last time / here did keen me
down Tor while You had 1t pretty we'll dis
CURSED. 1t was enough to sink an ocean liner"
rouse de secon' gemman dats made a simlur
complaint bout dat braid. done tole Il. cook
an ho hXt It, He tole me when yuh come in
TO tell yuh dat when yuh is suvcd wild dat braid
ui' eS yum pass out dc cashier IL glib yuh a
DYSPEPSIA tablet TO go wild It free"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

AS interpreted by the Attorney General of
virginia. one-legged man who is a candi-
date for an elective Office has the same chance
as man with two legs, and no more But
he can't use the ballot as a bill board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Danger.

You may break. you may shatter
Speed laws If you Will.
But One John Will make you
Drop n bill in the till
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

me society editor OF Long Island paper
has been appointed deputy sheriff. The com
blnatlon should enable the young woman to
rake OF some exclusive scandals for her pub
ication.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

,,, ""h'hs nj pretty affords YOU
assure pI. Try 1t on your wife," advises the SANDY
'S Jews. Too many men care ready to
reply But circumstances alter cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

Don't YOU wish,' asks tho Newport News
Press. you capable of enjoying yourself
thoroughly as your child enjoyed the dos
and pony show yesterday? It is sad reflection
that capacity for enjoyment decreases
grow older" When to enjoy
n circus confined to trained dogs and
ponies tho time for tho passing In Of his checks
liz at hnnd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Chats With Virginia Editors

IF every citizen of Staunton," says the Staun.
ton News. would unsclhshy work to make ou,
city moro prosperous. TO make II cleaner and
healthier, better morally and spiritually, we
would have city Of which we could
indeed be proud Yea, verify, for Staunton
would DO all tho heaven a man Is looking for.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

The Kaiser Shakes Up His Navy.-I1ead-
line. The Kiel Canal must have been forced
out OF its wall by the barnacles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

win the Ancient and Honorablcs on their way
TO Richmond and prohibition due to arrive in
->oHeHioer, 1915 IT might be wise to start a
movement TO conserve the visible and invis-
bic supply Of liquid refreshments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Our Nation
No!
Beloved

ItdEH TIC OTITScTVcS by rcn ding Tho
TRANSACTIONS OF their newspapers and studying
the reproductions OF their cartoons. Neverthe-
less. the United States has fed Belgium and
rescued Serbia from pestilcnce. Is now pro-
posed that the United States raise n big fund to
transport to these shores the Armcnians who
have not yet been slaughtered by the Turks
1t would be just like the United States to do It,
The devastation sprcadcrs should love us for
taking their victims off their hands.-Buffalo
Enquirer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

Is IL entire!y discretionary with State treas.
"Fe- WhcFe ne snail Keep the States money"
~. ". -. BUTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

The renewal OF the war on the western
front by the allies has, we notice given
elan chance TO show itself for the first
time in several months. When used by
French it is pretty effective
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

Tho annual meeting Of the Virginia League
OF Muuici paitics. to be held in this city,"
Tn" F'rcdcrickAburg star "Ahould nnd each city
ana town IN the state represented by delegates
representing their governing bodies and Cham
bcrH OF COmmcrcc." All of the cities and towns
that VIII pay the expenses OF the delegates VIII
be largely represented. No trouble about that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Baseball md Golf.

baseball md Golf.
In the United States are there moro nI,yors -,
baseball of golf? Dt,,1En VI
The former.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

We may De mistaken but If you will keep
tab on social events and business arron,o,onts
ms we'll, you Will observe that there will bio
nothing doing to speak of. on October A. You
hho" WHAT'S coming to town on that date and
don't pretend that you don't It's human nature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

Far he 1t from u.s." says tho Norfolk Vir-
gini Pilot, ito even so much suggest that
that Nobel $4,000 is what w. j. g. has chiefly
IN view And yet ii might be the correct guess.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Why Talk OF Taft2

HERE is quiet Republican undercurrent
III several quarters for presidential
boom for former President Taft It has been
mentioned with suspicious samencss since
the big day at the San Francisco fair when
Mr. Taft was the guest In connection with
the proposition is the same old announce
ment In such cases. that the conservative ele-
ment of the country is interested in it, Mr.
TAFT has said repeatedly that he will not
again be n presidential candidate and Mr.
Taft has always been credited with sincerity
IN all OF his uttcrances. But President
makers do not consult the wishes Of anv can
dldate whose cause they espouse
Since his retirement from the White House
Mr.. Taft has said done nothing to his dis
credit BY all. he has been recognized as
the best type OF cX-Prcsident we have had
1t Is no disrespect to Mr.. Taft to saw that if
the Republican leaders are seriously consider
ing MN as candidate next year, they are
scarce Of presidential timber II ronuires No
political craft to predict Mr. Taft's defeat
should the quiet undercurrent" referred to
succeed In making him candidate He
would confront HI the Progressive party an
opposition as determined as before for II
must be remembered that the opposition 10
MI Taft In that party is personal The coun-
try doesn't want that sort OF presidential
campaign.
Besides for reasons that need not be en-
largcd on here. the present administration "a
stronger to-day than II ever has been and
there is every prospect that 1t will increase
IN popularity The questions with which it
is dealing appeal TO the American people.
Inspection Of the Richmond Blues the An
cient and Honorable Artillery COMPANY and
circus all III one week, added 10 the dailv
attractions and wonders OF the city will make
the states capital unusually interesting Jf
there is city In the South where something
Is eternally at II, this Is It.
Cleveland Ohio. judge decides that It ia
gross negligence for woman 10 carry moncv
III "eF SILK stockings. Would the money be
any SAFER IN Il cotton or wool Sock Vbv
uoes his honor discriminate?
me PORTLAND Me, Press boasts that there
arc no bosses in the Republican party. and
1ShS II any other party can say az much n
| any other party has no moro regard for the
truth than tho Press 1t can
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

me Portland Me, Press boasts that there
ai" no bosses in the Republican party, and
ASKS II any other party can say az much. RI
any other party has no moro regard for the
truth than tho Press, 1t can.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Current Editorial Comment

none Of the great powers in
EUROPE loves the United States.
we nave that on the authority OF
everybody who comes back from
the countries at war. We NAV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28
Can Germany
Hold
the Trade


holding the confidence of the
dealers helping them TO credit enough
to buy such goods they must have to keen
gong advising thcm to buy of the English
or OF Americans for the time being, because
German products cannot De delivered during
tho war He has been that road nineteen
years, and expects to do business than
ever after the war because OF this constant
missionary work among the dealers He says
Americans do not know how to get and hold
the dealers In debt to the sellers o take care
OF their credit through the German branch
banks or the South Continent republics. even
to the extent OF loanng them money, IL found
necessary to debts owed to others. that
they may he kept in condition to drop the
houses which have sold them during tho war
at any time the Germans get ready to soil
them again lie SAYS the English demand
ing gold in London from thcs-. trades Of the
Latin Americas. ana IL hurts them Americans
arc doing little better fen thcti. and they are
buying only such goods they must have
That is the kind Of business Americans have
now the chance to break that the Germans
may not be able 10 hold their old trade after
tho war How the ships of this country do
trade.-Worceste Telegram.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

"a Now York fashion writor." says tho Lynch
burg Advance, "hhh como acroBs with the in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

a Cleveland, Ohio. judge decides that Il ia
GROSS negligence for a woman 10 carry money
III hcr SILK stockings. Would the money he
any s"i'f III cotton or wool sock? why
does his honor discriminate?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

An American has met Ger
man travelling salesman on the
West Coast Of South America,
going the rounds Of his trade,
as usual. selling nothing. but
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-28

Published every day In the year. By The
Times-Dfspntch Publishing Company, Inc. Adj
dress NIL communications THE TIAES-DlS-
PATCH. Times Dispntch Building, South
Tenth Street. Richmond, Wa.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22

ish. La, containing twenty acres,
bounded north by ten acres tract
hereinabove described and land OF
Paul Lambert, east by tract here
inaboye described, south by land OF
vendor and Wade Hall.
9. A certain tract or parcel of
land, together with all buildings and
improvements thereon, situated near
the town of Washington, St. Landry
Parish, Louisiana, and containing
five acres, more or less, being
bounded north by vendor acquired
of t. J. Lacy, on the east by land
now or formerly belonging to HIT.
Smith, on the south by land here
inbefore described as acquired from
the widow and heirs Of F. L. Pitre,
and on the west by public road
leading from Opelousas to Wash
ington.
Terms: Cash. to pay and salts
fly the sum of TWENTY THOU
SAND & NO-i00 (s20,000.oo) DOL
LARS, with interest at the rate of
eight per cent. Is per cent? per
annum from January 81, 1914, I'M
til paid, and ten per cent. 40 per
cent? on principal and interest as
attorneys fees, and all costs.
NJ. L. SWORDS, Sheriff.
apr 24-6t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22

$500; vote on this question, yeas
Jones and CHASER; nays Long. Smith
and Lyons. Motion declared lost.
Moved by CHASER, seconded by
Lyons and carried that the Town
Marshal be authorized and directed
TO inspect all privies and hog pens.
and all places of public nuisance in
the Town of Melville, that he in
struct parties to make the neces-
sary corrections, and that he be
paid for said extra service during
May, and that he make full report
next regular meeting.
Moved by Smith, seconded by
CHASER and carried that contractor
be instructed to place 2 oak wood
blocks on electric light generator
foundation, as per advice Of engi-
neer Gray. the town to meet this
extra expense.
Moved by CHASER, seconded by
Smith and carried, that the Mayor
be authorized to appoint a commit
tee TO arrange for the celebration
OF the beginning of the Electric
Light System of the Town of Mel
vile.
The Mayor appointed P, Chaser,
w. I. Smith and VIM. Hathorn.
Moved. seconded and carried TO
adjourn.
Il. S. JOSEPH. Mayor.
Attest: LYMAN H. LYONS. CLERK.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22
MELVILLE PROCEEDINGS.
Melville. La, May 4, 1915.

Melville, La. May 4, 1915.
The Board of Aldermen met in
regular session. Present. H. S
Joseph, Mayer. presiding: Aldermen
w. 7. Smith. P. Chaser. r. H. Jones
C. A. Long and L. H. Lyons.
The minutes of the regular ses-
sion of Apr. and the special session
of April 81 and 80. 1915. were read
and approved.
The following reports were read.
approved and ordered filed:
Report of Town Marshal O. E.
Hamilton. for Apr, 1915:
Frank Worsham, fined $3.50, cost
$500: N. B. Norwood, fined $500,
cost 81 90: Cliff Gray. $500. cost 800
Stella Winchester. fined $500, cost
Si.0O: Mary Winchester. fined
$500, cost 800; Will Boyd. fined
$500. cost 400: Oliver Robertson.
fined $500. cost $500: Charley Den
sey. case discharged.
This amount turned over to town
treasury. $3.50.
Report of Town Clerk & Tax
Collector. L. H. Lyons:
/, Collections Apr. 7, to May 4. 1915:
regular tax, year 1914. Sf6.i0: spe-
cial electric tax. year 1914. S8.08:
mercantile licenses year 1915, $500:
dog tax, year 1915, $500: sundries
&c; total turned over to Town
Treas: 5000: also following war
rants issued since last regular
meeting: Nos. SAL order st. Com'r
to Joe Nixon, putting in 5 bridges.
s2.25: 542 order st. Com'r to w. T.
Smith raising st. at r r Goose neck.
$500; SAB order of Mayor to ]. w.
Heap. annual premium on bond of
Marshal $500, making 1925.
Report of J. w. Heap. Town
Treas, Apr. 5 to May 1, 1915:
Apr. 5. Balance in Bank. .si576.42
Received from L. H. Lyons
reg. tax, 1914, Sf0.t0. SD.
e. L. Tax, 1914, S8.08. mer-
camille licenses. 1915, $500.
dog tax. 1915. $500. and
sundries SIC. $3.50
Received from H. S. Joseph,
the amount paid by insur-
ance company for fire loss.
damage to town hail.. 24.00
Received from 0. E. Hamil-
ton 59.oU
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22
NOTICE

To the Public: Having removed
to Texas some two months ago
laboring under the impression that
my health demanded that leave
this climate, it affords me great
pleasure to inform you that this
impression was erroneous and, that
| have resumed the practice Of
dentistry in the city of Opelousas.
| am now located on Landry ST.,
opposite Postoffice lot, with a much
better equipped office than ever.
Respectfully,
j. A. SHAW.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22
CITY MARSHAL SALE

By virtue of an ordinance of the
city of Opelousas, relative to stock
roaming at large within certain linn
its Of said city, l have empounded
and will proceed to sell to the last
and highest bidder at the town
pound, on
The 18th Day Of May, 1915,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following de-
scribed property, to~wit:
One red heifer about 2 years old.
No a mark. Branded on right
hip but not plain.
Terms; Cash, without appraise-
ment.
C. L. HAYES, City Marshal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22
Interest on daily balances.
Apr, Observation-Disclosures.
Sf678.85

St678.85
Vouchers paid Nos. 52e to
543 incMsive.............S 277.09
Balance in Gen. Fund.
1854, in Imp. Fund
$4,000, in S. E. L. Fund.
1891, in S. B. Fund $76.73
Sundry account 1923, to- -
tai balance in Bank. 140f.56
si678.s5
Mr.. Jones reported the commit
tee had performed their work IN
having cutters on town hall repair
ed. Moved by Smith, seconded by
Chaser and carried, report be re-
ceived and committee discharged.
The following bills were read. ap-
proved and ordered paid:
Bill of O. E. Hamilton for April:
1915: n month salary $4,000, half
of fines Si6.25, cash paid out shells
45c, 9 meals $i.35, repairing bridge
75c, buster soc, hauling lumber SOC.
to killing 4 dogs $500, total $500.
Bill of L. H. Lyons: salary for
Arp, 1915, $3.50. recording s trials
$500, 5 per cent commission on
collecting {S36.80) 1888, cash paid
out for stamps &c. writing paper
t5c, ink SC, pens SC. total bill 1926.
Bill of Mayor H. S. Joseph: SAL
airy for Apr, t9t5,Si6.65. expenses
to Opelousas in Ofutt matter $1,000.
telephone Opelousas 2tc. total bill
$26.86.
Bill of J. w. Heap: salary as
Treasurer for April. 1915. St.00.
Bill of st. Landry Clarion: Pub.
Ord. No. so. ~ sqs. 3 T st.80.
Letter from Eunice Star. stating
they would publish proceedings of
this Board at 5 cents per line for
first insertion and PA cents per line
for each following insertion for 10
point type. was read.
Moved by Smith, seeo-ded by
Jones and carried. that the st. Lam
dry Clarion be adopted as the of
fetal journal of the Town Of Mel
vile.
Moved by Jones, seconded by
CHASER. that Geo. Hazard be au-
thorized to complete street work on
st. not to exceed a cost Of
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22
Notice OF Administration.
No. 363e.
SUCCESSION OF CLARISSE Do
NATO.

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Ben
jamin Donate has applied to be ap-
pointed administrator Of the sue
cession Of Clarisse Donate, de-
ceased.
That he has appraised the claim
against the United States Govern
ment as follows: A claim due the
deceased by the United States Gov
ernment, for property taken during
the Civil War, (i86t-t865), aggre-
eating according to a recent war
claim bill, the sum of $2i60.00.
Now, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, to show cause
why said application should not be
granted, and the description and
valuation should not be approved
and homologated.
HENRY LASTRAPES, JR.,
Clerk of Court.
Opelousas, La, May ist, 1915.
may t-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-22

may t5-5t