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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
Nothing lIumilinting.

attention was called to the interview
purportlng 20 have been given by the
German chancellor he said that while
he dlslilScd To comment on press dis
patches of this sort, its authoritative
character seemed to require IL In order
that a wrong impression might be re-
moved lie went on TO say that he
was at a loss TO understand what the
chancellor meant by the requirements
of this government being an 'impossi-
bic humiliation
"lle said thut nothing had been ask
cd Of Germany which was not reason
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
THE WEATHER
WEATHER FORECAST.

Denver. Feb. ! / New Mexico: Sat
urday and sunday fair, cooler Satur-
day
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
Heavy Artillery Engagements
Between italians and Aus
TRANS Bring No Unusual Re-
suits to Either Side,
RUSSIANS DEFEAT
TURKS IN CAUCASUS
British Force Again Fails in
Attempt 10 Reach kut-eI-
Amata, According TO Con-
StantinopIe Report,
10. -o.alno ,ou,r., srrelAl laAs,o wlsu

Except for tho Artois region of
France and tho Nolhynian ara cast
Galician sections Of the Russian line
the inactivity that has prevailed for
several days continues,
The Italians aud Austrians are
keeping up their artillery ducls on
the Austro- Italian front despite the
heavy SHOWS in the mountain regions
and here and there delivering infan-
try attacks against each other, but
without appreeiable resulu In Al
bania the Austro- Ilungarians have
occupied Tlcrann, "A short distance to
the northeast OF the port of Duraazo
and also dominating heights IN that
region.
Russians Drive Turks.
petrograd says the Russians in
their operation against the Turks
continue to make progress and that
all attempts by the Ottomans to as
sumo an offensive are being put down
by the Russian force. Bumbard-
ment Of the Turkish positions ON the
Black sea coast Is being kept up by
Russian torpedo craft On the 9TH
er hand Constantinople asserts that
in the fighting between the Turks and
the British in Mesoputamia, the Brit
ish attempted an advance from the
right bank of the Tigris but were
compelled TO retreat to their old po-
sitiOns
Hard fighting stll Is in progress
around Nhny, whore the French are
cndoayoring to recaptnro positions
taken from them recently by the Ger
mans Berlin reports mat louT
French attacks, IN this region have
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
LOCAL WEATHER

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
For twenty-iour hours. ending at
p. IN. yesterday:
Maximum temperature. 20 degrees;
minimum, 23 degrees; range, ~ de-
grees; temperature Mt ,. m, Is de-
grees, south wind; clear.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
Wait Formal Texts.

The definite attitude of the United
states toward the stated intention OF
Germany and Austria will be determ-
ined after the formal text of the notes
which have been handed to Ambas-
sador Gerard and Ambassador PEN
field are received from Berlin ana
Vienna once the texts are before Of
fcials here il is believed the position
OF this government quickly will be de-
fined only eighteen days remain be-
fore German and Austrian submarine
commanders will start to put thelr
new Instructions into operation
The view of at least some of the rep
resentatives of the entente allies here
is that any change made in the rule
bearing on submarine warfare during
the war would be an unneutral ACT.
The governments are represented as
not being prepared to admit that there
has been any change in the condition
OF naval warfare which would war
rant merchant ships armed for defen-
sive purposes being characterized as
We rchfpc
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-12
CITY BANK CIEARINGS.
Yesterday
S3O.nlS.N9.
Special Work to BE Done.

till up the wastase of regiments sent
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
RURAL SCHOOLS WILL
open IN O( TOBER
School Board Acts Favorably
ON Farmers Recommendation
NEW LAW CAUSES MANY
TO HESITATE TO ENROLL
Country Children Will Be
Able to Assist Parents In
Harvesting Their Crops

The school board, at its
meeting here last Wednesday
morning, acted favorably on
the recommendation of the
farmers of this parish, through
the st. Landry Farmers Union,
and accordingly ordered the
rural schools to open on the
last Monday Of October, in
stead Of the middle OF Septem-
Der, as was originally planned.
At the meeting of the par
ish Union held III Ronde
last week the question was dis
cussed and it was agreed by
the farmers present that, ur-
der the new state educational
law, compelling children en-
rolled to attend school so many
days out of the year, the rural
children would be afraid to
enroll, as their presence was
required on the farm.
President r. Lee Mills ap-
peared before the school
board and made known the
wishes of the farmers of this
parish; he argued that a ma
jority of the farmers needed
their children on the farm dur
ing September and October in
order to harvest the cotton and
corn crops; many farmers had
threatened not to send their
children to. school at all, should
the schools open early, on ac-
count of the new education
law that compels children en-.
rolled to attend school a re-
quired length Of time.
The school board readily
understood and appreciated
the situation, and as the school
term will only be six months
in the majority of the rura1
| schools there was no objection
raised to open the country
schools the last week Of DC.
tober.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

necessary, so as to show that.
the Louisiana farmers want
New Orleans to secure one Of
these banks. The committee
is composed of President T..
N. McCollister, ol Many, Hon.
R. Lee Mills, of this city, and
w. p. Young, of Texas.
Resolutions were adopted
urging the consolidation Of
rural schools where advisable |;
the limiting Of grades allotted
teachers, the voting Of taxes
for the purpose of maintaining
the schools the required term !;
the teaching Of cotton grading
in agricultural schools. Farm
ers were urged to buy good
dairying cows and prepare to
market milk products scien-
tifically. Resolutions urging
the adoption of the Texas
warehouse law were also
passed.
The election of officers took
place Wednesday evening, re-
sulting in the old officers be-
ing reelected unanimously, as
follows: I. N. McCollister. of
Many, president; ]. M. Davis,
Crowley, vice-president; Miss
Minnie Carron, Eunice, secre-
tary and treasurer; r. Lee
Mills, of Opelousas, Fl. a..
Morgan, Of Burnside, and J. E..
Andrepont Of Opelousas, were
reelected on the executive
committee, with J. V. Denieu,
of Welsh, and P. B. Greely, of
Baton Rouge, as the new mem
bers. T. O. Grant, member
OF the House of Representa-
tlves from Grant parish, was
elected state organizer, an
effice which was created at
the Opelousas convention. Mr..
Grant expects to set the woods
afire and enroll several thou
sand members in the Farmers
Union for the next convention,
which will take place in New
Orleans, under tie auspices Of
| the New Orleans Chamber af
Commerce.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

II is pretty well settled
fact that Charley Thibodeaux,
for many years prominent in
narish politics, will oppose
Darius M. Fontenot, assessor
Of st. Landry, for sheriff. Mr..
Fontenot announced during
the early part Of the week,
and since he ventured into the
field for the unexpired term,
caused by the death of Sher-
iff Swords, his political enc
mics have been busy organic
ing opposition to the little
"Cajan.'
Charley Thibodeaux made
formal announcement of his
candidacy on Thursday morn
ing, and his friends have been
flocking to him, SO that formi-
dable opposition to the Fon-
tenot- Observation-Disclosures
strapes combination could be
put in the field.
Several candidates for sher,
iff of the old Swords faction
have been mentioned, notably
J. J. Stagg, Judge Vannoy,
Plais Horn and DR.. r. M. Lit
tell. It appeared as though
the sentiment Of the old
Swords guard was leaning
towards DR. Stagg, but when
he emphitically declined to
enter the race, the political
wiseacres had to look to one
Of their other men upon whom
they could center. AS Char
ley Thibodeaux was identified
with the Swords faction dur
ing the last campaign it is
pretty evident that he will
have the almost solid support
Of the leaders Of that side of
the political house of ST. Lam
dry.
The friends of both Fonte-
not and Thibodeaux claim that
the race will be interesting,
and both sides are sure that
victory will rest with them.
The campaign, which is ex-
nected to open in earnest the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
SUGAR REFINERY MADE
READY FOR OPERATION
Opelousas Mill Is Renovated
And Good Season Expected

The Opelousas Sugar Re-
finery, which was organized by
local capitalists several years
ago, but which was operated
for only a few hours, is now
in the best of conditions. The
new owners of the local sugar
mill have remodelled and rem
ovated and the entire plant to-
day it is one of the best in this
section of the state.
Crockett We'll, owners of
the refinery, are prepared to
make syrup and sugar, and
consequently the cane farmers
of ST. Landry and neighboring
parishes are assured Of a good
price for their output of cane.
It is expected that a good
season will be enjoyed by the
new owners, and it is pointed
out that if the sugar refinery
succeeds, as it is believed il
will, thousands of acres OF
land in this parish will pro-
duce sugar cane next year.
Many local people have
gone over the sugar mill plant
which is situated on the Ben.
nett plantation, four miles
from this city. The plant i
found to be in splendid eondi
ton and there is no chance o.
failure this year. The oper
ators expect to open the sea
son with yards schock full' O
cane from the surrounding
country.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
ABBEyILLE is COMING
HERE NEXT SUNDAY
Opelousas to Tackle Strong
Vermillion Club at Co
meau Park

The Abbeyille- -Opelousas
game which was scheduled for
last Sunday and which was
called off on account of in
clement weather will take
place tomorrow afternoon.
AS the Abbeville team is con-
sidered very strong and since
the local boys have been con-
siderably strengthened a very
exciting and interesting game
is promised to the local fans.
Should the weather prove
ideal a large crowd will turn
out, If present indications are
correct. Opelousas is one of
the best baseball towns in
Louisiana and now that the
home team is going good once
again it is reasonably expected
that the fans will give their
support to the local club.
Bienvenu will be. seen in
action tomorrow; since COM
ing here Bienvenu has been
pitching better bail each sue
ceeding Sunday and it is
thought that he will weed out
a number of the strong Abbe-
vile batters.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
FARMERS PREPARING
TO HARVEST THEIR RICE
Early Crop Is Almost Ready
for Reaper and Binder

Within the next few days
there will be seen hundreds of
farmers in the nearby fields
harvesting their early rice
crop. Many reapers and bind
ers will be seen buzzing in the
golden field, bringing to st.
Landry farmers money by the
thousands.
The rice crop in this par
ish is the best seen in years,
one hundred per cent better
in some localities than last
year, and every farmer who
has a patch of rice is wearing
a big smile these days.
If weather conditions are
not severe the harvest Of the
early crop should prove a
source of satisfaction to al
those who are preparing tc
go into the fields within the
next few days to harvest
their crop
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
MRS. ERNEST a. ST. AMAND

On Saturday evening at
3:15 o'clock Mrs. Ernest a. ST.
Amand, a well known and
aged lady of the Plaisance
neighborhood, died at the fan-
ily residence. Nfrs st. A.nand
before her marr;a.e was Miss
Mary Alex Lambert. a member
of a prominent family Of that
section Of st. Landry parish.
Mrs. ST. Amand leaves seven
children to mourn her ,lepar-
ture. She was 69 years, Al
months and II days. The fu-
neral took place from the fam
| lily residence near Ptaisance at
9 o'clock Sunday moraing.
Services were held at tne Cath
olic church in this city and IN
terment in the CaSsolia celae-
terry.
A large number of friends
and relatives of the deceased
attended the funeral.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
THIBODEAUX OPPOSES
DARIUS NJ. FONTENOT
WELL KNOWN POLITICIAN MENTIONED AS PROBA-
BILE OPPONENT OF DARIUS FoNTENoT FOR
UNExPIRED S HERIFF TERM

early part of next week, will
unquestionably prove one of
the most interesting ever pull
ed off in st. Landry parish.
AS most of the old factional
bitterness will be wiped
away by the time election day
rolls around there is no doubt
in the minds of those who
seem to appreciate the politi-
cal situation that the race will
be exceedingly exciting.
Mr.. Fontenot and Mr.. Thib-
odeaux have both bucked up
against the old sheriff, the
first being defeated in 1916 by
Sheriff Swords by 96 votes out
of a total of approximately
$500 votes, while in 1912
Thibodeaux was nosed out in
an exciting contest by the
dead sheriff by 90 votes out of
a total Of $500. The friends
of both Fontenot and Thibo-
deaux claim that they are
about on an equal level, one
being about as strong as the
other.
As both candidates will
have a formidable organiza-
ton back of them the fight is
pretty apt. to be a line up one
on each side, in which event
the individual popularity Of
either of the candidates will
not count for much.
The election will probably
be called on the same day as
the judicial election, if reports
from Baton Rouge are correct,
as it is claimed that Governor
Pleasant has ruled that the
sixty-day clause in the cleo
tions for filling vacancies is il
legal; should Governor Pleas
ant act accordingly it is logi-
cally concluded that he will
so arrange his proclamation of
election so that the election Of
sheriff, district attorney and
district Judge, as well as con-
gresham will come off on the
same day.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

many, it was only the gather
ing of representative men who
are anxious to secure the cam
didacy of the strongest and
most available man in this par
ish, who is willing to go out
and make the fight for politi-
cal supremacy of this parish
and keeping together of the
I'D Swords lines.
Men from almostIevery pre-
cinct in the parish, voters who
are influential and who know
political conditions readily an
swered the appeal Of the
many local friends of the dead
sheriff and journeyed to Ope-
lousas, through boggy road
and inclement weather, in Or
der to register their approval
of opposition against the cam
didacy of young Fontenot.
The meeting not only dis
cussed political conditions but
deplored, with much feeling,
the terrible tragedy in Mallet
woods, which deprived ST.
Landry of its sheriff and po-
litical leader. Eulogies Of
Sheriff Swords were numerous
and touchy; resolutions Of re-
oret and sympathy to the FAM
ily, occasioned by the murder
of Sheriff Swords, were unan-
mously adopted.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
LOUISIANA FARMER RS
hold CONVENTION
Interesting and Successful Ses-
sion Held Here by Union
STATE ORGANIZATION
URGES ORLEANS BANK
Annual Convention Of Farmers
Union Proves A Source of
Satisfaction to the Leaders

One of the most successful
conventions of the Farmers
Union was eliminated on
Wednesday night, after a two
days strenuous meeting.
While the attendance was not
very large, the spirit and en-
thusiasn was there in profu-
sion and it is safe to say that
the Union will grow in the
next twelve months like it
never has before.
The convention was opened
Tuesday morning, when Hon.
Dudley L. Guilbeau, in behalf
Of the city, delivered a splen-
did address of welcome; his
views of the Farmers Union
were SO well expressed, that
the big guns in the organiza-
ton, throughout the conven-
ton, would refer to some of
the apt remarks of Mr.. Gull
beau, who is a fluent and sill
yer tongued orator. National
President Charles S. Barrett,
the next speaker, delivered a
"heart to heart talk on the
Union; he was follow by DIR.
Ladislas Lazaro. represe ntaive
of the Seventh Louisiana Con
gressioal District, who urgeG
all the farmers to orgg-nize In.
to one organization and to re.
solve never to attempt to dc
anything, except by co-opera.
ton. DR.. Lazaro was compli,
mented by the Union officials
for his record in Congress, al
he always voted right on every
] question bearing on the agri
! cultural interests Of his sec
ton, according to remarks b.
President Barrett, who kept {
close tab on the st. Landry
man. w. P. Young, on Farm
ers Union, w. A. Bowen, OF
the Press, and E. P. Gueymart
on railroads, delivered force
| full and pleasing addresses, al
of which were greatly enjoyed
The Union went on recor'
as being unanimously in favo
of the New Orleans Farm an,
Live Stock Show, which wa
represented at the conventio
by I. B. Nennyson, manager O
the show. Strong resolution
recommending the show an
assuring the aid of the Unio
to Mr.. Rennyson were adop'
ed.
The Union also appointed
committee to cooperate wit
Martin Behrnan in endeavo
! ing to secure for New Orleal
, one of the national farm loa
banks. This committee wi
go to Washington, D. c.,
b i
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
EDGAR DUPRE TO BE
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Well Known Farmer Urged
for Vacancy ON Board

In all probabilities Edgar
T. Dupre, a well known and
progressive farmer, who re-
sides about three or four miles
from Opelousas, in the Plai-
sance section, will replace j.
Austin Perkins, as member OF
the school board from this
ward. Mr.. Perkins term ex-
pires this fall and being busy
with his bank has decided to
give up his place to some one
else. Those who know Mr..
Dupre readily agree that he
would make the best possible
member, being a very con-
scientious worker, a believer
Of good schools, progressive
farmer and having all quail
fications that go to make up
an ideal member of the edu-
cation board.
Mr.. Dupre has not consent
ed to submit his name to the
people of this ward, but it is
understood his friends will
compel him to do so. He has
the solid endorsement Of the
people of Plaisance, and every
man in Opelousas and Belle
vue who knows E. T. Dupre
feels that there could be no
better choice for the position,
Should Mr.. Dcpre consent
to make the race it is under
stood that he will not have any
opposition; not being a fac
tional man, but always an in
dependent voter, he is agree
able to all political factions in
this ward, and would conse.
quently make a splendid and
creditable member of the par.
ish school board.
Opelousas as it is now has
three of the four members
from this ward and in justice
TO the Plaisance people Mr.
Dupre is being urged as the
choice of that section of the
ward. With Mr.. Dupre on the
board every section of the
ward would be efficiently
represented.
The country people feel tha-
Opelousas should yield tt
their demand in this respec.
as this place will still have twt
members on the board in thu
person of H. D. Larcade, Jr.
ana Edgar Andrepont, both O,
Whou reside and vote in Ope
lousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
SMITH TAX COLLECTOR
OF PARISH AID INTERIM
Popular Chief Deputy Is APP
pointed Head of Office
By w. N. Mcfarland

Clement Smith, popular en-
ployee of Sheriff Marion L.
words for the past several
years and since the resigna-
ton of A. L. Andrus, a year
ago, chief deputy, has been ap-
pointed tax collector ad inter
I'M Of ST. Landry parish, pend
ing the selection and qualifi-
cation of the successor of Sher-
iff Swords.
w. ". Mcfarland, supervis-
or Of public accounts and act
ing tax collector of ST. Landry
parish, by virtue of the power
vested in him by law, ap-
pointed Mr.. Smith assistant
supervisor Of public accounts
and assigned him to duty in
the office Of the tax collector
in this parish.
Mr.. Smith will henceforth
take care of the collecting de-
partment of the sheriff's of
flee, while DR.. r. M. Littell will
handle the criminal side, until
after the successor to Sheriff
Swords will have been COM
missioned and qualified.
Mr.. Smith has rendered eff
fcient service as a deputy in
the tax collectors office and
there is no doubt in the minds
of his numerous friends that he
will conduct the affairs of his
office on a very efficient basis.
His selection to the tax-collec-
torship until the new sheriff
qualities is an ideal one and
Mr.. Smith has the congratula-
tions of his many friends.
The official announcement
appears in another column OF
this paper.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
SOYA BEANS NEW
CROP FOR FARMERS
Cotton Seed Crushers' Official
Points Out Advantages

The soya bean, the cultiva-
ton of which is being encour-
aged in Louisiana by Commis-
sioner of Agriculture Wilson,
will keep the Louisiana cotton
oil mills running eight months
out of the year, according to
Bryan Bell, secretary of the
Louisiana Cotton Seed Crush
ers' Association.
The soya bean is now large
ly grown in the Carolinas,
where it brings to the farmer
from 81 to $1.15 per bushel
rhe cultivation in Louisiana
would be, according to Mr..
Wilson, easier and more pro-
life. The cotton oil mills will
be able to handle the bean
,, without interference with their
cotton seed crushing industry,
the additional crushing pro-
cess requiring only the slight
addition of mechanical i'm
provements to the present
plants.
Commissioner Wilson visited
both North and South Caro-
lima. The mills in the Carroll
mas have been paying from 81
to $1.15 per bushel, so the dol
| lar standard may be regarded
as sure. The mills pay cash
and store the beans until they
finish with the cotton seed, as
their is no danger Of deteriora-
ton and the weevils do not
bother. After gathering at
least a $40 an acre crop OF
beans, the farmers will still
have the vines left for hay
which has been analyzed as
more nutritious than wheat,
bran, or alfalfa for feed. That
will make the beans pay more
| than cotton or corn, for the cot
ton stalks are worthless as
/ feed.-Dailey States.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

Mrs. F. F. Carter, of Lafay-
cite, formerly known as Miss
Sadie Neblett, and little
daughter, Anna, are the guests
of Mrs. D. G. Rose. When a
young lady Mrs. Garter at
tended school at Mrs. NJ. M.
Hayes and enjoys a large cir
Gle of friends here.
George Pourciau of New Or
leans was business visitor to
this city and Incidentally paid
his respects to the Clarion.
Hon. John w Lewis, candl-
date for district attorney, was
among the prominent visitors
at the state capital during the
week.
Miss Celia Dossmann OF
! Vile Platte spent several days
here as the guest of her sister,
/ Mrs. Charles Ventre.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
FRIENDS OF SWORDS
MEET AT COURTHOUSE
POLITICAL LEADERS OF NEARLY EVERY PRECINCT
in ST. LANDRY GATHER TO DISCUSS THE POLTTI-
CAL SITUATION CAUs ED BY sHERIFF's DEATH

A representative crowd of
voters, for years intimate and
political friends of Sheriff
Marion L. Swords, met at the
courthouse on last Sunday af-
ternoon for the purpose of dis
cussing the political situation,
as caused by the sudden and
tragic death of the once chief
tain of the Swords faction.
Several Of the most promi-
nent men of this parish, who
have in the past taken active
part in politics, made stirring
speeches advocating the bring
ing out of a candidate against
Darius M. Fontenot, mentioned
as the choice of the Garland
Pavy faction. When the
question was put to a vote in
the house, practically every
man seated, arouse to signify
his willingness to battle for
some friend of the dead sher-
iff.
A committee, composed of
two from each ward, was ap-
pointed for the purpose of
feeling the pulse of the voters
throughout the parish as to a
probable candidate. This
committee was instructed to
make known its finding at a
meeting in this city.
The meeting was not a con-
vention, as interpreted by