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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-25

Mr.. Catlett il the chair.

Mr.. Darlington nominated Dr..
Williams as Secretary-Treasurer
duly seconded. No other nomin-
atoms being received, DR.. VIII
Hams was elected by reclamation.
DR.. Williams upon accepting the
position stipulated that his ac-
eeptanee was only for the pur-
pose of organization and that he
would resign upon completion Of
the organization.
Mr.. Richard moved. seconded
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-25

1OPSCAtASA w
whether a special tax of
not more than 10 mills on
the dollar per annum, in
addition to the vehicle
and per capita tax lev
led under existing or
dances shall be annu-
ally levied on all taxable
property in the third
road district Of the
fourth police jury ward
of the parish of st. Lam
dry to an amount sufi-
cient to eytinguish such -
debts and interest as the
covering body of said
road district may incur
and to pay such bonds
in principal and interest
as it may issue under
the authority herein
proposed to be granted
it. The balance Of said
tax after the pay
ment of said bonds in
principal and interest to
be used by the governing
authority Of said road
district in constructing,
maintaining and repair
ing the roads and bridges
of said road district of
the fourth police jury
ward of st. Landry par
ish -
Taxable valuation ........$-
Signature of voter ..........
NOTICE TO VOTERS: 7
vote in favor of the two propos
tions submitted upon this bale
place a cross (x) mark in tn
square after the word eyes.
To vote against it place a simila
mark after the word NO
voter may vote for one propos
ton and against the other, c
against one and for the other.
Section 3. Be it further OF
dained, etc, that the compenss
ton of the election commission
ers Of said election, shall be tire
dollars per day, and for deput
sheriff, if one be appointe
three dollars per day, and sal
election shall be held at the TO
lowing places and by the Official
here named, each being a res
istered voter.
First. At Palmetto: Cha
Mayer, Wesley Budden, Jr., an
Harry Mayer; Clerk, J. NJ. Ca
riere.
Second. At Morrow: B. 5
Haw,L L. A. Harvard and J. F. Low
cry; Clerk. Henry IoWery.
Third. At Big Cane: Jess
Vanoy, Sylvan Godchaux and
R. Hart; Clerk, J. 3. Hicks.
Fourth. At Waxia: Cha
Duekworth. J. J. Kimble and in
Beard: Clerk, Wallace Dunbar.
Section Four: Be it turtle
ordained, ETC., that notice of tn
election containing the propos
ton here in submitted to the vo
ers. shall be prepared ard signe
by the president and clerk Of til
hoard of supervisors of the roa
districts of the fourth police .iur
ward and shall be published b
the secretary in the official jour-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-25
iC1 Oh LIE LIZ
OF BONDS

Proposition to author
ize the third road district
of the fourth police jury
ward Of the parish Of st.
Landry, through its gov
erning authority to incur
debt and issue bonds to YES
the amount Of seventy
five thousand dollars
($75, 100000 to run for a
period of % years bear
ing interest at the rate -
Of five per cent per an
mum, payable semi-an-
nually; the funds thus
derived to be. used for
the purpose Of construct
ing, maintaining and re-
pairing the public roads NO
and bridges in said third
road district of the fourth
police jury ward of st.
Landry parish.
Taxable valuation .......@-
Signature Of voter ........ $.
SECOND FOR THE LEVY OF
A SPECIAL TAX OF NOT
MORE THAN TEN
MILLS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
JUNE OIL EXPORT AN
INCREASE OVER 1915

A bulletin issued today by ths
Bureau OF Commerce Of the Department
In the value Of exports Of domestic
cottonseed oil, food ami.
male. meat and diary products. cotton,
and mineral oils during the month OF
June. 1915. as compared with June. 1915.
marked decrease in the exports for the
year ended with June, 1916, as compared
with the corresponding twelve months
Of the previous year.
commodities from the principal custouS
ports Of the country for June was Sl6S, I.
1$1,066. ~ against ys7 ,oS7.6e1 for June.
iD1h For the twelve months ended
with June. however. the total vaiv3
dropped to 81, ~. S1S.e30 a. compared
with q. 3e9. 736, sos for the twelve months
ended with June, 1916.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
COLI: NOW POPULAR
WITH THE JAPANESE
Ambassador Guthrie Presents
Tokyo Club With Costly
Challenge Cup.

Americans interested In sport return
ing from Japan report that the japanese
are rapidly assimiiating Occidental
sports In general. just a. they did base
ball following its introduction into the
Golf. tennis. and motoring are ali
gaining devotees by the hundreds. ana
some OF the japanese players arc show
ing a proficiency on the court and links
that promises 20 make them formidable
opponents In the course Of few years.
In a recent discussion anent sport IN
general. and golf In particular. . promi-
nent Japanese. who was graduated from
the University Of Pennsylvaia not SO
many years ago. said:
You know. we really have no game,
perhaps excepting tennis. which a man
may continue as his years pile up. ana
We know that exercise 10 necessary 20
keep NJ. Golf nils the bill for US. As
a nation we are fond or games. wrest-
compulsory in the education OF all Japa-
nese gentlemen. and recent years have
seen our schools taking up baseball. ten
mis-. hockey. and football with consider
able success.
George w. Gutherie. the American
ambassador. who 10 an enthusiastic
golfer, has presented the Tokyo Ciut
with q beautiful challenge cup. always
club. the winner receiving a replica
honor OF the donor and the country he
representa-, the final round always vii
be played off on the Fourth Of July.
Several Of the other principal citie'
have established golf clubs, notsbl,
Yokohoma and Kobe. while In othei
sections organizations OF a similar char
acter are In progress Of formation. The
turf In Japan lends itself readily e
ideal fairways and greens, and the
courses have sufficient natural and ar
tificial bunksrs and hazards to test thu
| skill Of the best players.
Another indication Of the strides 6ol
| is making In Japan 10 the fact that I
publication, devoted entirely to the gam
and bearing the title. The Bunker" u
now published monthly In Tokyo.
That the game will be success II
Japan returning tourists say II certain
They point out that the younger Japan
ese generation. which 10 chiefly edu
Gated in the United States and England
/ and is now mostly engaged in successful
commerce at home. means to establish
| there the same healthful sport ant
games which they found In Occidenta
countries.
Horse racing has taken on new inter
est, and successful automobiling and mo
torcycle race meets are being held a
frequent intervals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Daughter Contests Will
In $4,000 Estate

Attacking the validity Of the viii Of
Louis Brandt. Sophie Roboy. his only
daughter. today filed cayeat In the
probate court. The estate 10 valued at
nearly sec, 900. Attorney Alvin L. New
myer appears for the petitioner.
The caveator declares that her father
did not freely and voluntarily make the
alleged will, the probating OF WHICH was
sought In q petition hled yesterday by
the widow. Julia Brandt.
Other allegations made In the cavoat
include the statement that the witnesses
to the will did not sign at the request of
Brandt and that certain pencil markings
the testator.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Eastern Players Stave
oft Western Attack S
Make Clean Sweep in Four Singles Matches and Can
Not Lose If Today's Engagements Are Dropped.
Church and Williams Rise to Great Heights.

tional doubles champion. at e-3. 81. g..
This was the only straight set battle
Of the series. as the veteran Kari II.
Behr swung into the stride OF his nash
the new California cyclone. who holds
the national clay court honors. at 60.
80. 81. 81.
The tabulation Of the four matches
sreasnesS in the courts Il was sui.
flciently impressive. The recapitulation
turned tho balances Of power to the
East In no uncertain way. a. II was
twelve sets to y ana total Of eighty.
was not q great throng. assembled
about the arena to witness this triumph.
The biz stands were scarcely q third
filled.
Williams and Church stood a. tho
heroes Of the day. The former out
shone the other. for few believed that
Williams. with his limited amount Of
turn the edge OF Johnston's nyinG drives
into the corners.
LAKE FOREST. ILL.,. Aug. 6-west-
ern tennis sharks gathered here today
to start play In the twenty-ninth an
nuai championship tournament Of the
Western lawn tennis championship.
which will be held on the courts OF the
onwentsia club. Play will be continued
There viii b fve events, the men
and womens singles and doubles. and
the mixed doubles.
Interest centers In the mems singles
where Westerners will attempt to 70.
gain the title taken by George M
Church, Of Tenahy. N. J.. who won the
Western tennis singles championship .,
last years tournament. Church will
meet the winner of the singles in the
final round. Miss c. B. Nicely, of Chi.
cago. holder OF the woman's title, will
meet the winner Of the women's singles
First, second. and consolation priseI
will be given In each event. The win
ners of the mems doubles will be tn,
Western champions and will be eligibl,
to compete against championship teamI
from other sections OF the country IL
the preliminary national doubles. which
| will be held on the Onwentsia courts
August Is. Is. and II. Winners in thil
latter event will play Messrs. William
M. Johnston and Clarence j. Griffin
| national doubles champion. for the It'll,
at the west Side Tennis Cub, New
York, during the week Of the nationa
championship. which begins on Angus
g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Wholesale Produce Market

EGos-Nsarby. fresh. sao1se per &C.,,
Southern, Nc per dos.
cHEEsb-Nsv York. new. 10 pr IL, 81
iSc per ID.
Sic per h.; procsss, no per 10.
LIVE POULrRY-Hsns. tse pr ~
live turkeys, 30 par ID. chicksns. 1eoG6
per ID.
LIVE srocK-yssi eaivss test, isOils
per h.; heavy. teeko per b.; fSt s(bssoI
l'e6o per h.: sptng lambs. lok01is pss ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Gets New Record.

CHICAGO, Aug. h-Thirteen-year-old
Grace Stafford. q grammar school girl.
held the women's forty-yard swimming
championship today. Swimming In q
meet here Miss Stafford covered the dis.
lance In % seconds, 80 second faster
than tho time made by MISS Jascqueuns
Thompson at Northwestern University
two years ago. .-..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
WALL STREET HAS
VERY DULL SESSION
Not a Single Share Of Munitions
Stock Sold During the First
Half Hour.
By Goldberg

NEW YORK. Aug. SAN extremely
dull session marked the stock market
today.
During the FIRST half hour not q singis
sale Of munitions sares. such a. Cruoi.
Ole and Westinghouse was reported.
sues with small price changes.
The market remained DUH through.
out the morning.
Trading in the FIRST hour was the
liEhtest for that period In nineteen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Iris Speaker Will Play
Against Athletics Today

CLEVELAND Ohio. Aug. 6-Tris
Speaker, who II was thought would BIZ
out of the game for several weeks. will
be in the Indian lineup this afternoon
against the Athletics. iris got nervous
while watching his teammates play yes
terday and demanded today that he take
his regular position in the center field.
His injured ankle Is not causing any
trouble
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Farmer Has l Mule Left
After Storm Wrecks Barn

sELBYyII.LE. Del. Aug. k-struck
chsrd was unharnessing had both it's
ears burned off. while Pilchard was
knocked unconscious. The flash also
set fire to the barn. struck COW and
killed Il and then travelled down a wire
fence and killed three hogs.
During tho fire another mule and COW
were burned to death. When the storm
was over all Piichard had left was one
burnt-eared mule. His barn and every
thing In II had been destroyed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

NEW YORK. ". T., Aug. 5.-Eastern
tennis players have successfully stayed
off the Western Invasion and cannot
iose today even though the coast play
ers take the remaining singles match
and both doubles engagements.
Two doubles matches and the singles
will be played today. The Roland Rob
erts-Nsthaniel W. Niles encounter mas
been moved up with the Williams and
Church Davis and Murray and tho
Johnston and Griffin-Behr and Fred
In case Murray IL unable to Ilay IN tho
doubles Roberts will take his place.
The outcome Of tho contests ycster,,
day was surchargcd with sensational
awakening Of the old supremacy Of the
Eastorn greatness on the courts. When
Williams finished his grueiing five sets
with the defeat Of his rival. william "a.
Sohnston the p saIor cnsn 1Ss aa me
tossed seat cushions upon the field ana
end rose superior to his adversary py
an assault at the net which gained MIN
the match at "a, ~. 50, - s-I
day was the collapse of r. Lindley MUIR
ray, the California meteor. In the NTH
sci Of his match against Watson M;
Washburn. At the end Of the third set
the dashing Californian displayed signs
Of being badly exhausted by running n,n !.
game which Washburn was compelling
him to play. He was refreshed by the
rest, but did not put much sting into
the fourth sot.
At 2-ali on games in the NTH set:
Bob Wrenn walked on the court and
persuaded Murray. who was fairly reel
Ing and almost dropping In hts tracks:
to register a default. It was explained
that Murray's wife had been III the pre-,
vious night with ptomaine poisoning and
that he had competed In the matches
under a protest having offered to de;
fault earlier in the day: After he had
amined by DR.. Theodore B. Barringer
jr.. and found to be suffering from dila.
ton of the heart. This condition abated
later and he was fully recovered at the
close of the eventful day which brought
the complete rout OF the men from the
| Pacific coast.
| The washburn victory was scored al
/ n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Makes Many Changes.

NEW YORK Aus; 6Eintr6dYcins
bail. Tho Leagues are tossing George
back and forth in every direction. Four
times in ten days recently he changed
uniforms. st. Joseph released Block to
Wichita, and Wichita In = few days
and Q few days later released him TO
Milwaukee. which team he has Joined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
CovinRton on Vacation.

Chief Justice Covington. Of tho Dis
trict Supreme Court, left today for his
spend his vacation. Associate Justice
Stafford will preside In all branches
OF the District court during the remain
der of August. Chief Justice Covington
has been the presiding Justice during
tho past month. In accordance with Z
schedule dividing tba recess pcrioo
among the six justices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Eyers Shakes Hands

BOSTON. Aug. e--Capt Johnny Evers
Of the Boston National League baseball
club. today issued a statement express
ing his regrets over the incident
Thursday afternoon, when he had an
alteration with Third baseman smith.
Sf tAe home club aHS rS %ss 9,dssssdI IN IN
that ne and smith nave shaken hands
and that the incident is closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Makes Fifth Trial.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Aug. b.--Har-
ry G, Lsgg. Of the Minikahda Club. Min
eapoiis. and James Hubbell. Of the
Golf and Country Club, Des Moines. will
meet In the thirty-six hole anal match
today for the trspr-M mississippi golf
Championship. Legg has won the cham
~r~~hip four times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Places and Time Of Services Ar.
ranged by Bereaved Families.
Mr.. william b. Iohnson.

Funeral services for Mrs. william B.
johnson. who died Thursday. aged fifty-
nine wears. were held today ut her late
residence. 110o Fifth street northeast.
Private interment was made In Glen
wood Cemetery,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
George w. r. Stokes.

Funeral services for GEORGE W. n.
Stokes. who died yesterday. viii be
teenth street northWest. Monday. at :
o'clock. Interment will be private.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
William H. Spignul, Jr.

Funeral services for william Harrison
spignul, Jr., son Of william H. and
Grace M. Spixnul. who died Yesterday.
AGED nine years. will be held AZ the
residence. 1870 Monroe street northwest.
Monday. At II o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Edward Crawford Davidson.

Funeral services for Edward Crav-
ford Davidson. who died yesterday at
Bayhead. n. J.. In the sixty-seoond year
Of his age. will be held at his late resi-.
dence. Elisabeth. N. j.. Monday. At I
o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
New York Stocks.

All transactions In stocks are on the basis
Of dollars and fractions thereof.
Quotations furnished BY w. D. Hibbs .
Co.. members Of New Yerk Stock Exchange.
Hibbs Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
Mrs. John H. Freeman.

Funeral services for Mra. John II.
Freeman. who died Thursday, At her
residence. 1923 v street northwest. will
be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

Seems nttins that Matty should be manag-
ing the team that helped tho Giants TO win
almost a. many pennants a. Christy did.
All the breaks ths Yanks have been rettins
lately have been confined to ankles ana RIOS
Tho submarine Dsutsehldnd tods sucA
q success at Baltimore, that the pro.
motors are figuring on sendtng the merit
one to major league city.
Johnny Evers and imp Eason haven't
got q thing on David and Goliath for
that chummy stun.
Coynte Mack may BE- building W q
aeto structure, but he 70 taking oWS
a,oiuI long time on tho foundations.
ruIsa, Oklahoma. rs still anxious 70 Donate
$40. 900 10 Frank Moran for q night. That>
the same town that gave Jesse James the
burns rush years ego. but you'd never know
the old place now.
The third man In the ring annoys Freddy
welsh, considerably. but third man IN his
blsschers could never annoy Connie Mack,
II there toas checker columns N the
boz scores, Ctaotamau tDouId jump tntc
the lead ','msdtatsly.
That new structure being built b,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
ANACOSTIA.

The annual tournament. supper and
dance. under tho auspices OF the mem
bers Of st. Ignatius Church. Oxon Hill.
Nd. q branch Of st. Teresa's. In Ana
the grove and new hall OF the church.
just beyond ConRress Heikhts.
The lawn fsts Of 6t. Teresa's Church
will be brought TO . CLOSE tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
FINANCIAL
The Safest lnvestments

AR ,h9:s ae:s 90 not SSsss': ssss az.
kets. First deed Of trust notes (flrst mort
Fasss). we'll secured on real estate IN DE
investments. They DO not dspsnd upon the
financial responsibility Of individuals % Ger.
porstions for their stability. and are s1saps
supply suoh investments In amounts ftem
80 upwsrd: send for sheeSist "ooassssass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

The third man In the ring annoys Freddy
bleachers could never annoy Connie Mack,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05
MINCE PIE.
A LITTLE Of EVERYTHING. BY Bugs" Bas,.

c. Mack seems to consist mostly of
cellar.
Big league scoring should be renovated
THINK OF all the unearned meals that neyer
get into the official averages.
When the lions through the jackais ret
busy. which amt . very nice way TO refsr
TO Frank ootchs wrestling competitors.
Tho only drawback TO Mattys success IL
that II would make him . lifer In Cincinnati,
Nert 70 daschunds IN LONDON, tho
rGresf thtwg IN the porId " porld
ssrses ticket spscuIator being ptmchsd IN
st. Loosy. ~ , i ''
Fred Welsh rarely knocks out an on
ponent. but do you ever hear Of a bust
ness man shooting his customersf =
About the time Barney Dreyfuas gets sis,sr.
Barney will need q chauffeur for his whisksrs
Rabid Rudolph said he didn't realize
that 0unboat Smith had any science
| until Gunboat refused to meet Bill Bren-
nan. II Gunboat can maintain that
rapid gait of Improvement, he's our
next champion refuse-to-meeter.
TIE Nv ball that bounced OF an ONO
semt-pro's head and ovsr the fence
scould stwspIy have stuck In lot OF
' domss zoe could mention but tooaIt
| We DON'T believe w giving aVay too
/ much spetDkt.
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JoSepAvS VAN Bohe,
elDeSr SON Ce fte. &NRS.
Augustus NAN 6oNG,
5UNPR,SGS Ms FRIENDS
BN ANNOUNCING HIS
GNGA6GNGNv 70 WEALTHY
beRNlcG BE ALlkiNDS
WHO hANE her DGSOT
UHtRTGN TGARS AGO
AN0 HAS 6HN ON The
MARKET GuGR SlNc6. VAN
BoNe HAS AlRRNN QOIV Noek
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

Mineola Tribe. No. II. Improved Or
der Of Red Men. met last night In the
Masonic Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

That new structure being built by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

Connte Mack may BE- building vp q
avjuI long time on the foundations, !
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

Johnny Evers and imp Eason haven't
got a thing on David and Goliath for
that chummy stun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-05

The Washington Tennis Association
10 scheduled to meet next Saturday.
Chevy Chase Is down to meet Columbia
and the Departmental team IL slated
to meet the Dumbarton aggregation.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-11-23
FOR
WINTER MONTHS
CHAMBER or COMMERCE AN.
NOUNcES ITS TENTATIVE PRO-
GRAM FOR THESE EVENTS.
.nAvE MANY INTERESTING SPEAKERS

The Chamber of Commerce has an.
nounced its tentative program of noon.
day luncheOns for the winter months.
The next one will be held on Nov. 21,
when Mayor Charles Lane of Butte,
who will be here attending the con.
vention Of the Montana Municipal
league, will be the speaker
On Dec. $ NJ L. Wilson, leader Of
the county agriculturalists of the
state, will come over form Bozeman
and give all address. The next lunch
con will be on Nov. 19, when Presi-
dent w. N. Smith. of the Montana
Flour Mills company, most enter
tanning speaker, will give the address.
On Jan. 2 Charles J. Brand of the
national bureau OF markets, will be
here from Washington and will speak.
On Jan. member OF the farm
loan board is expected to be here
from Washington and will give the
address.
Col. l.. w. Robinson of Forsyth,
president of the Montana Farmers
association, will be the speaker on
Jan 16.
In March President Sid J. Coffee and
Secretary r. S. Skinner Of the state
! fair will speak at a luncheon and will
give some valuable suggestions as to
fair work.
In February Louis Newman OF
Great Falls, president of the state
| Chamber of Commerce, will be the
!. speaker and he will have a topic for
discussion that will interest everyone