Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1915-03-13
More Politics Displayed
In Items Article Than In
School Boards Action.

New Orleans Item, dated the 5th
inst, and aimed directly at She
riff Paul Berthelot of St. Johr
the Baptist parish is of such a ma.
ture that much comments bound
to ensue. Of course, the obvious
reason for hitting at Sheriff Ber-
thelot is as plain as carbuncle
on the nose, but the charges,
accusations, and insinuations are
so broad, numerous and direct
that any attempt to explain why
they were written would be gu
perfIuous- and possibly very
amusing.
Even the most densed would
arrive at the correct reason,
without moments considera-
tion. AS previously stated, much
comment both pro and con has
already been heard on the recent
action of the School Board, and
no doubt the sensational article
appearing in The Item will of
course furnish a good deal of
fuel" for future discussion
A hasty perusal of the said
article by mere stranger would
most probably lead him to smile
at the constant mud singing"
tactics employed by disgrun5ed
fellows, and, perchance. cause
him to reflect very seriously on
the selfishness Of the human
race. as individuals. But in a
week the incident will have left
mis- mind. So it is plain that this
article is doomed, and will even
tually fail to stir mp outside talk
and criticism, as it is evident
that the sole aim of the whole
article is to stir up outside criti-
cism, as well as its more poinaed
object, which is too plain to make
of. So far as stirring up
local opposition it fails from he
very word GO, because there are
altogether too many charges nd
accusations contained in the ar
ticle for any residentof the Pa
rish, who pretend to have The
least knowledge of parish politics
to regard it seriously. Probably |
the article did cause a few old |
ladies to murmur in surprise, aut
81 a political blow against the
opposition, it is remarkably Lack
ing in strength, and resem lies
more the outbursts Of an exI ed |
child than political opponen
The article in itself will prove
an invaluable source for data,
necessary in speech making. The
many charges being made so
directly. will afford many op-
portunities for future reference.
The article in its ultimate effort
will, beyond doubt, prove a dis
agreeable ooomerang.
Now, that the article, has been
before the public and has receiv- /
ed its just share of comment. it is !,
but natural that the charges be,
taken up and investigated by the
pubic As previously stated, she |
residents of this parish have no |
doubt discussedit fully, and pro /
badly are smiling at the effarts
Of some young Tyro in politics to
stir up opposition against Sheriff
Bertheiot.
However a careful Investigation
Of the whole affair would re zeal
nothing but what's already sus /
pected, but an establishment OIL
The suspicion that there vas
more Politics in the article
! an in the board meeting, would
naturally, bring ridicule to few
upon the article and would pro-
baby serve as warning against
arepetition Of such wild ru nors
g detrimental % aaiet prog ss
Aste ans ering specifical all
charges made III the artic 4 i'll.
would require altogether torluch
# our valuable time Whie i is
worth far more tnan the ans YER
ng However we can 81 fely +
tat every logical man
ne my weak and in-