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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
WAS ANXIOUS TO COME TO JAIL

~
Gustaye Thomas, who was ar
rested by Officer Plais Horn on last
Thursday afternoon, in an inter-
view given out to the Clarion,
stated that he had been anxious to
come to Jail for the past three
weeks, after having been advised
by several parties, both blacks and
white, that the Jail was the safest
place for him. Sheriff Swords had
sent word to the negro that if he
would deliver himself no harm
could come to him from outsiders,
while on the other hand, if he re-
NAMED away from Jail, posses
would sooner or later capture him
and would probably lynch him.
Thomas is charged with the muir
der of Onezime Rougeau at Eunlce.
He came to town three weeks ago
and remained here, unidentified,
looking for the officers. On Thurs
i1ay morning he went to the jail
and asked for Sheriff Swords, upon
being told that the sheriff was out
Of town requested as to what ne
wanted he stated he wanted TO go
TO Jail. James Duval, an inmate OF
the Jail, informed him that ne
could find the jailer in the neigh
hood, w%hereupon Thomas left his
bundle upon the jail saep and went
to the Donate colored saloon, where
he was told the sheriff would pass
in a few minutes. The black states
that he was very anxious to go TO
Jail and Thursday afternoon his
wishes were granted when Officer
Horn stumbled on him at the sa-
on and Immediately incarcerated
him.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF ST.
LANDRY PARISH.

On account of the generous Of
fers of support which have come
to me from all factions and from
all sections Of the parish for menu
Der of the Constitutional Conven-
ton, I conceive it to be my duty to
explain why / am constrained to
decline to enter the list as a cam
didate for said position. 1t is a
great honor to be able to represent
the people of st. Landry in a su-
preme legislative body, where
brains and courage and independ-
ence can find their best expression.
IT is a greater honor still to be sent
to such a body with the consent and
encouragement of all political fac
tons and without any restrictions,
or exactioRs from them as to my
course Of conduct on the important
measures which are to be consid-
cred and determined. I candidly
stat that had ! followed my impulse
and desire, | would have offered for
the place, but financial and pro-
fessional considerations have won
the fight and hence my decision in
the matter.
Briefly, I owe a duty to those who
have and will entrust their legal
affairs to me; and, perhaps, a
higher duty to those to whom |
am otherwise obligated, that of
faithfully and energetically pursu-
ing the practice Of my profession.
/ have no partner in law to whom
4 could shift the burden Of the
daily responsibilities which I am
called upon to meet, and thus an
absence from my Office for two
months, or longer. would be de-
structiye of my financial and pro-
fessional interests.
/ trust that those who have ten
dered me their support, and par
ticularly those dear and near
friends who have always SO un-
selfishly stood by me in every po-
litical contest, will understand and
appreciate the force of the consid-
erations which have brought me to
this conclusion.
Finally, I am greatly touched by
The kind ~protfers Of support which
have been made me, and I take this
method of returning my sincerest
appreciation for the same.
Respectfully and gratefully,
JNO. w. LEWIS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe would have died If hadnr
taken it.
After ! began taking cardui, | was
greatly helped, and all three bottles re-
lieyed me entirely.
! fatteled up, and grew so much
stronger in three months. | fels like aaa
other person altogether"
Cardui is purely vegetable and gentle
acting. Its ingredients have a mild, tonic
effect, on the wonlanly constitution.
Cardui makes for increased strength,
improves the appetite, tones up the ner-
yous system, and helps TO make pale.
sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy.
Gardui has helped more than a million
weak women, during the past so years.
1t viii surely do for you. what it has
done for them. Try Cardui today.
Write To: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'. Al.
yisofy Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special 1n-
strstctSors on your case and 6F~pags book H9gs
Treatment for Women. ssns in Dain EEappes, -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
EXCURSIONS ON July 25TH


into this city on July 25th, when
the Opelousas Billies will hold an
old fashioned horse tournament. as
we'll as horse an automobile races.
The Frisco will operate an ex-
cursion from Beaumont, while the
Southern Pacific will operate one
from Lake Charles, another from
New Orleans and a third one from
Alexandria. It is expected that
there will be several thousand Wis
itors to this city for that occasion.
The Elks are leaving nothing I'M
done to make this one of the great
est public affairs in recent years.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Professor w. B. Prescott is de-
termined that the Ope,ousas High
School shall have an improvement
league to assist in the development
of the modern 0pelousas school, and
vii begin work in earnest, as soon
as he obtains sufficient rest from
nine weeks of hard work to Sc
cure the cooperation of the pa
irons Of the high school in organ
izing the league.
Last December, it will be re-
membered, several enthusiastic sup
porters of the school, periodically
set to work in an endeavor to form
an organization, which would be oe
great assistance to Prof. Prescott
and his coterie Of teachers in hay-
ing the school properly maintained
and at the same time to look after
the increasing Of comfort and facil-
titles.
Mr.. Prescott will undoubtedly be
given the support of the best peo-
pie of this city in the organlzatic-,
Of the league as he will have
three months to devote to this work
IS reasonably expected that he
will ultimately succeed in his I'M
%dertaking.
0pelousas is badly in need of an
organization which will look after
the interest of the school. Funds
are needed for the erection of a
modern gymnasium and swimming
pool and for many other improve
nents needed in a modern and up
-o-date school. Those who evinced
interest in the organization of the
Improvement league six months
ago will doubtless assist Mr.. Pres
'ott in working up the proposition
o a successful point.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03


that Convention and which can
neither be anticipated or pre-
judged, and as to them / can only
state that whatever course Of ac-
ton adopt will be in the interest
of the mass Of the people and not
in the interest of any political
clique, combination or corporation.
Briefly stated, / stand:
| .Unalterably opposed to any
scheme, contrivance or manipula-
ton which will increase the bur
den of taxation now borne by our
people, and I promise to watchfully
and diligently preserve their in
terests in this regard.
2 I believe that the large
corporations and extensive land
holding combinations are
escaping their just pro-
portion of taxation. and it shall be
my aim in this Convention to equal
lie the burden of taxation and to
make all men and corporations pay
their just proportion Of taxes to the
State and the parishes.
8. By reaso of the position that
! have occupied as member of the
State Board of Equalization. / have
had occasion to become intimately
acquainted with the value and ex-
tent Of the vast landed interests Of
this State, and to observe how nee.
essary it is to equalize taxation in
all directions, and shall favor any
law or ordinance which will bring
about such equalization.
4. / favor the antitrust laws
passed by the last Legislature, and
I shall oppose any scheme or prop
osition to take from the force and
effect of these laws. Indeed. T
would favor any additional legis-
lation which would more effectual-
ly curb and regulate the corpora
tons of this State.
5. | am opposed to the constitu-
Convention perpetuating men
in office, believing this to be the
province of the people; and, / also
oppose the creation OF new offices
Or the increase Of salaries. In this
eonneetion I favor the
Consolidation and abolish
nent Of offices whenever consistent
the public needs and the pub
lie business.
s. | favor a constitutional rate
+ conventional interest which will
lot exceed eight per cent, and SO
enacted and safeguarded as to pre-
fent and preclude any evasion or
'ubterfuge as to its provisions.
There are many other important
questions which will doubtless
:ome UP before this Convention,
nd as to them, and indeed as to my
Thole course Of action. I can only
'romise the people that I will act
their behalf and for the better
aent and upbuilding Of our great
tate and splendid citizenship.
I respectfully solicit your votes
nd support, and shall abide by
our verdict as registered at the
oils on the 27th instant.
Respectfully submitted,
H. e. EsTORGE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
And For Three Summers Mrs. Vim.
cent Was Unable to Attend 10
Any Of Her Housework.

4E
Pleasant Hill. N. CT suffered for
three summers" writes Mrs. Walter
Vincent, Of this town. land the third and
last time, was my worst.
had dreadful nervous headaches and
prostratior, and was scarcely able TO
walk about. Could not do any Of my
ilousework.
also had dreadful pains IN my back
and sides and when one of those weak,
sinking spells would come on me, |
would have to give up and lie down,
Until II wore of.
was certainly IN a dreadful state of
health. when | sfinally decided to fry
cardui. the wonian's tonic, and firmly
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
TO HI PUBLIC:

In connection with my formal
announcement as a candidate for
member Of the Constitutional Con-
yention from the Parish Of st. Lam
dry, I deem it proper to openly and
candidly declare my position on
certain public questions which are
likely to come up before that Com
vention for consideration and en-
actment into laws.
OF course, there are many mai
tiers which will come up before
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

| 1T takes you from adueS u MANIA
lin the former is a graphic lie
scription of the Bullmoosers in tor
ment; the educated seats alone arr
worth the price of admission.
! The old Chestnut of chicago AM
| St. Louis entitled the Creation i
| also permanently in evidence, LEI
ms hope that the lights Of Atan
and Eve have been washed since i
left Chicago, as there is but ont
step from the sublime to the rldlc-
ulous. If your flush go is limited
save your pennies for the Panama
Canal and the Areoscope, the
Frisco Eifel Tower AMI ferris
wheel, which lifts you many hun
dreds of feet, so impercept1Dly
YOU don't know you are in mld-all
until you see the gorgeous panora-
ma in birds eye view Of the lllu-
minated exposition grounds, with
Art Smith, the daring aviator, q
thousand feet above, looping the
loop in midairand writing his name
IN a trail Of incandescent smoke;
Art is a wonder and would be worth
. regiment to his country in time OF
war hence he should be inhibited
'by the police ordinance from cater
ing to the brutal mob, never salts
fed unless a thriller is put on a.
$1,000 week. $50
You also have afine view OF BAD
cock. who shoots down an incline OF
nearly one hundred feet on an or
binary bike, loops the loop and as
he leaves the circle leaps a WOE
ehasm on his wheel; in melodia tor
4 dime YOU can see and hear beau
tiful maidens make sweet music on
all sorts of fantastic instruments,
including niggerheads and buzz
saws. the latter is so charged with
electricity that every time a note Is
struck sparks fly.
The Hawaiian, Maori and Mexican
villagers sing the songs and dance
the dances of their native country
and carry on their home industries
id manufactures all OF which IS
very instructive. More anon OF
the Zone, which is the breathing
spell of the visitor, tired of instruc-
ION and gorgeous beauties OF the
exposition proper.
Returning to the Tower of Jewels
to the left, facing it are the palaces
of the Liberal Arts: education AMI
social economy, agricultural and
food products, surrounding Court
of Four Seasons; looking west from
here you gaze upon the artistic
beauties of the Lagoon in front 9f
the fine arts palace. This is the
chef d'ouevre, in the matter Of ar
chitecture and artistic harmony OF.
setting, the architect Mr.. B. K. May
beck, had evidently the Temple Of
the Sun in Athens in mind and has
studied the details of the
of Lysierates in that clas-
sic city. The dome of the temple
rests on Gorinthian columns and Is
f65 feet high; the palace proper is
an arc over a thousand feet long,
its concave aspect facing the tenn
pie where there is an equestrian
of Lafayette. Viewed at
almost any angle, the artist has
conveyed the impression of
a noble classic ruin Of antiquity.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
10 APPOINT FAIR COMMITTEES

The Farmers Union has extended
an invitation to Mayor Edward Il.
Loeb and Mr.. Lorenzo Mornhinveg,
secretary of the progressive league,
to appoint d committee from the
eity to confer with a committee
from the Farmers Union on the
holding of a parish fair this Fall.
Mayor Loeb and Mr.. Mornhinyeg
will appoint their committee with
In the next few hours and will
gladly meet the farmers on next
Monday afternoon.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
NOTICE

The Fourth of July Independ-
ence Day. falling on a Sunday this
year, we will observe the succeed
ing day as a legal holiday, and will
therefore, be closed on Monday.
July 9Th, 1915.
st. Landry State Bank,
Peoples State Bank,
Opelousas National Bank,
Planters National Bank,
Union Bank & Trust Co.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Herman Bodemuller and Dr. Bus
ter Littell motored to Lafayette on
Monday morning, where they went
to see Mr.. Bodemuller's little daugh-
ter, who is ii Lafayette with her
mother, under medical treatment.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
TO PAY LAST POWER PLANT
NOTE

Mayor Edward L. Loeb, who with
The assistance of the last city adj
Opelousas establishing a paying
power plant, informs the Clarion
that there is only one more certifi-
cate due on ihe second instalment
on the power plant machinery. Ae-
cording to Mr.. Loeb this certificate
will be payed in full on the 25th
OF this month and by the end of
the present year the new plant will
be entirely paid for.
notwithstanding the fact that the
city license revenues were 5000.
less this year than the previous
years the financial condition and
of the city is splendid.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Miss Agnes Martin, of Lafayette,
daughter Of Andre Martin, a prom
inent figure. III the third district
politics. is spending sometime in
this city as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Willis Roy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
England's Replv.

Earl Grey's preliminary note in reply TO
the recent representation from Pesident Wilson
that the British we're pressing too closely their
oversight Of the high seas, is reassuring in it's
general tone 1t is written in the spirit Of the
most rigid adherence to the rules of the dlplo-
matte game, and will very we'll serve to keep
the ball in the air." In the meantime little
likelihood exists that the situation will become
acute.
The right of search. which affords the basis
for the exchange OF notes, is fundamental and
indisputable. Whether Great Britain has gone
too far in the matter Of preventing the carrying
of supplies to its opponents in Europe has not
as yet been determined. The figures quoted by
Earl Grey, tending to show the sudden Increase
in commerce between the United States and the
neutral countries OF Europe. remain to be veri-
fled. Even IL admitted, they can only serve to
establish what might have been expected, that
/, Germany has undertaken to maintain CONNER
/ cal relations with a friendly nation. and that
that effort has met with response.
The United states cannot undertake to guar
antee the strict neutrality OF all cargoes afloat
from American ports. II was very nice In Presi-
dent Wilson TO suggest to shippers the desir-
ability OF making their manifestoes absolutely
accurate, that the consular endorsement might
serve as passport to be recognized by board
ing officer. The British Foreign office, appar-
emily knowing thing or two. accepts this evil
dence of good faith at its face value, but will
continue TO make assurance doubly sure by
searching for contraband. And the vessel own
will not likely depart from the practice that
has come down from the days OF the Phoeni-
clans. SO long as the profit in sight is attrac-
tive just long they will undertake the deliv-
cry Of contraband to the extent that they can
get away with IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
Freedom for the FilipinOs.

Secretary Garrison's statement before the
committee OF the senate may be fairly taken as
voicing the policy of the administration In deal
Ing with the Philippines. AS such, Il shows the
democrats finally admitting that the Filipino is
not yet ready for the responsibility OF self-gov-
eminent Mr. Garrison. in apologizing for the
attitude Of the administration. says the people
of the United States do not understand the
great problem presened by the Philippine ques-
ton. II this Is true, 1t Is In no small measure
due TO the persistent Misrepresentation by the
democrats OF conditions In the islands
From 1898 until 1913 the democrats kept
up an unceasing and clamorous demand that the
United States withdraw at once from the islands.
This persistent cry was merely political clap
trap, and only had the effect OF interfering
with and retarding efforts for the advancement
OF the islanders. Responsibility has brought
change in the democratic tune. and political NAL
contents in the Philippines longer draw sus-
tanning comfort from the utterances of Mr.. Bryan
and other democratic augurs. Willy nilly, the
democats in power find themselves merely fol-
lowing the footstepsNof Mckinley. Roosevelt and
Taft in dealing with the Philippine problem.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
Cornering the Coroner.

The needlessness of the coroners office is
not observable alone in Omaha, for down in
New York the commissioner of accounts has Just
made report to Mayor Mitchell, which is ex-
pected to expedite the transit OF the coroner's
Job to the political cemetery. Where New York
may be entitled to extra commiseration lies in
the fact that 1t has eleven coroners as against
our one. Epitomizing the report, the New York
World says:
OF the scores OF reasons suggested for the aboli-
ton of the office Il should be necessary mention
only few. The Is usually ignorant and
frequently he s corrupt He and his physicians
are products OF the spoils system. In nearly one
half OF his findings there IL evidence to support
the certificates of death that bear his signature He
is often in league with undertakers he has been
known to have relations with insurance companies
he is not beyond the reach of private interests he
has his favorite doctors and his PERFECTLY trustworthy
Juries
Now, we do not believe such an indictment
would stand against the coroners who have
served In Omaha and Douglas county, for they
have been as good II not better than we would
have right to expect to be produced by the
system in vogue, or the numerous reasons
why the coroner's office should be abolished,
one should be sufficient is waste OF the
taxpayers good money to support an unneces-
sary Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
People and Events


Brooklyn savings bank. when holds seat in
the Don't Worry club reports surplus OF seeoae0o
gain OF 100000 IN The head OF the institu-
ton is a Baird. He IT,
Cheer up! Three American astrologers after slgn-
ing up their charts. break into print with yards OF
gloomy predictions for 1915 Predictions OF soohsayers
like dreams so by contrafies, sr-e tart
While New York IL STRIVING break up the am
bulanee ohasers trust Paris plans to decorate it's
courts with tablets In memory of forty lawyers who
have already fallen on the firing line OF war
one by one the signposts Of the cid days vanish
from the scenery Roller towels have been bAnished
from New York, finger bowls tabOoed in Indiana
and the public penhOlder cassed unclean
thing is outawed in Kansas. Next
Colonel Roosevelt cataprits into the Ananias club
Major Beleher. a Brtisher from Australia who
stopped osyter Bay. talked with the colonel ana
told about the interview IN a London paper. The
colonel admits that the major called. In all other
respect the London story Is myth.
one Of the few remaining 'lsers OF California
Juan Malarin died last Saturday in Francisco at
the Of ~ Peruvian by birth. MalartR landed In
San Francisco at the beginning OF the gold rush
bringing considerable capital with him. which he in
vested wisely and became millionaire Miner
banker. railroad and street railway builder by turns
his chief investments were In lands. Of which he
owned patch OF sooooo acres in Santa Clara and
Mereed counties
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
Promise of Fewer Rilla.

Director sheldon of the legislative reference
bureau gives it as his belief that fewer bills will
be introduced at Lincoln this winter than in re-
cent sessions Of the legislature. This statement
has no apparent foundation. except in hope, but It
is along right lines. Too many bills are offered in
the legislature, as a rule. making 1t impossi-
Bile for the law makers to analyEe or understand
all. Out OF this has come the mass OF half
digested and usually unavoidable laws that have
eneumbered the statute books without accom-
plishing anything Of real good II the present
session of the legislature will confine its OPP
erations 20 the passage OF few bills that may
be offered 10 improve existing laws. the result
OF experience and not experiments it will
achieve its mission and win the approval OF the
citizens OF Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-12
BeBeesdSo
.ZeMszRoaFT



OMAHA, Jan. Ito the Editor Of The
Bee: Is there not enough good people in
power IN this world to stop the awful
slaughter OF innocent victims by ma
ehinery and other internal devices? 1
hardly think the rulers are altogether to
blame for the war or any recently IL
Is their advisers. They are supposed to
have brains; let them use them for peace
and not war.
Is war a necessary evil? There is
terrible lot Of money spent on It that
could do great good instead Of caus-
ing 80 much misery. VIII the men have
to refuse to 20 TO war and murder and
XIII their fellow men? In the name OF
Christianity how can any nation cali
their men out for such black deeds? Is
is Gods work, or the DEVILS. or what
honor Is there in killing and stealing?
10 they call that servinb their country9
God help TO open the eyes Of such coun-
tries that call themselves Christians. Is
IL possible that there could be graft back
oil It all? IL there is IT is a terrible price
TO pay for human life. People should put
stop 20 II. r. W r.