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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
DEMOCRATS We'll RECEIVED BY
VOTERS OF OPELOUSAS SECTION
Pleasant, Coco Thomas and Local Orators Speak In
Name of Democracy To People of Opelousas
At Enthusiastic Meeting Last Saturday

tion as Governor. The judge created
| a little laughter in paying his COM
pliments to Mr.. Dubuisson, who was
seated near him. His explanation of
Mr.. Dubuisson's withdrawal from
the race was illustrated by he story
I of the negro and the mule. While
riding the bueking mule the negro
was thrown down on the ploWed
ground. He got up, wiped his eyes
and said: Now, dat's de way to do
it. When you see you IS bout to
be throwed, jes' get off" He said
that Mr.. Dubuisson got off before he
was thrown off. He referred to those
who are going to vote for Parker,
saying: They are traitors to DEM
oeracy and should be shot--out of
the party.
Judge Coco still insisted that the
negro issue is live one. He said
that it is a dangerous issue; that if
both white parties were equally di-
vided the negroes would register
and pay poll taxes and would be
hard to contend with. He paid
much attention to Crum and Terrell.
Parker's platform was severely de-
nounced> by Judge Coco. He said
that it meant the abolition of the
white primary. He then asked his
hearers whether they were in IA
vor of abofishing the primary. He
said that Mr.. Parker's main issue
was Mr.. Ewing. He then praised
Mr.. Ewing very highly, saying That
he had always been loyal to the
party; that his two papers waged
the battles of Democracy at every
crucial period, and that Mr.. Ewing
was worthy of the highest COM
mendation. He closed with an ap-
peal to his hearers to stick to The
Democratic party.
DR.. Fred Meyer, who stumped The
state for Mr.. Barret, was called On
to present Col. Pleasant. In re I
spending to the request he said that
he was paying debt of honor, be-
cause he had supported Mr.. Barrst
to the end and held that he was
bound to support the winner in The
primary in which he had part.ei-
pated. He said that to accept the
contrary view would mean the
Mexicanization of the State of Lou
isiana. In reviewing the career of
Col. Pleasant he said that he had
been successful and true in every
relation in life; that he had siTen
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
MRS. CLARA VOORHEES,
EDWARDS

This community was greatly
shocked to learn of the death OF
this estimable lady, which occurred
on Sunday night, the goth inst.
Clara Yoorhies, as she was called
by her friends and intimates, was
born in this parish, and lived in
New Orleans during her childhood
and young womanhood. She was
the daughter of Estelle Dupre and
Major Octave VOORHEES,. On her
mothers side, she was connected
with the Dupre family, being a
granddaughter Of the late Cyprien
Dupre, and first cousin of the
numerous relatives springing from
this parent tree.
Her father was, before and after
the war, merchant in affluent cir
cumstances. He gave his daughter
the education her station in life de-
manded. She was an accomplished
musician and possessed magnifi-
cent voice. Her French was the
language Of the elite Of her city.
She was woman of surprising
beauty, INDEED, she was reputed
one Of the handsomest women Of
her day.
Quite early in life she married a
magnificent gentleman, Mr.. Louis
Renaud, a Belgian by birth and ed
ucation. Very soon after their
marriage, they removed to Texas,
where Mr.. Renaud contracted vel
low fever from which he died.
Soon thereafter, the family moved
to Opelousas where Major Voor-
hies secured employment in the
Clerks Office, which position he oc-
cupied until his death in the year
of 1880.
It was while living in Opelousas,
she met and married a second time
to D. S. Edwards prominent
planter Of the Bayou Boeuf neigh
boraood.
When Hildevert Deshotels was
elected sheriff in 1896, the family
movd to 0pelousas, where they
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
sTANDER USES PRINTERS INK
TO ADVERTISE SALE
Mammoth Realization Sale to Start
at This A. Nj.

:
Julius stander. proprietor of the
.Stander Speciality Store, will con-
duct a cash realization sale, begin
ming this Saturday morning at 9
o'clock. for fifteen days.
Mr.. stander has been busy for the
past week conducting an active ad-
vertising campaign for the opening
of his sale. The big Clarion press
has been rolling off several thou
sand of posters for the big sale,
while an attractive two-page adver-
tisement of the mammoth sale will
be seen in another portion Of this
paper.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
YOUNG BLOODs ANXIOUS
TO SERVE UNCLE SAN
Opelousas Patriots Volunteer
Service to Country In
ARRAY With Mexico

Opelousas, as all American cities
has its patriotsthose who.are will
ing to go to war-to fight, If need be
to die, for the honor and dignity OF
the Stars and Stripes.
A number of young Opelousean
sixteen in numberhave signed
volunteer papers, Offering their ser
vices to Uncle Sam in the even
that our difficulty with the South
ern Republic should grow more Sc
rious.
Il it not yet known that the Gov
ernment will accept volunteers TO
the Mexican expidition, but shout
such be the case Opelousas will b
among the first cities to send sol
diers to the Mexican front
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

On last Saturday night the local
courthouse was packed to its full
capacity to hear Attorney General
Ruffin G. Pleasant, Speaker Thomas,
Judge Coco and number of local
orators in the intereset Of fhe
Democratic nominees.
The meeting of Saturday night
was said to be one of the largest IN
the campaign. The courtroom
was jammed and many We're stand
ing the allies and doorW ays.
The speakers were all literally re-
ceived and enthusiastically ap-
plauded at all telling points. It was
nearly midnight when Mr.. Thomas
concluded his address, and the court
house was just as well packed at
the close o the meeting as at the
beginning. Not more than ten or
twelve persons leaving the meeting.
Hon. John w. Lewis, who has
taken much interest in the candida
cy of Col. Pleasant, since the be-
ginning of the primary campaign,
called the meeting to order and pre-
sided. Mr.. Lewis remarks in open
ing were well received.
The first speaker introduced was
Charles Williams of Lake Charles.
Mr.. Williams is a good speaker. He
was one of the leaders of the Hall
forces in Galcasieu in 1912. Mr.. Viii.
Iiams devoted his time principally
to the moral obligation of one who
participated in pimary. His adj
dressed was closed with reference
to the Wilson administration. He
pIaised the Democratic admins
tration very highly and said that it
was one of the best that the nation
has had in years.
Judge Coco followed Mr.. Villains,
speaking in English. After discus
sing some of the issues Of the cam
paign, the Judge paid much atten-
ton to the Independent Democrats.
He said that there was no such a
thing sas an Independent Democrat.
There should be two things on the
ticket, he said, one to be a rooster,
the gamest thing that ever lived,
and the other the bull moose, and
about the most cowardIy.
Judge Coco said that Mr.. Parker
was suffering from an attack OF
inflated egoism and was ging about
Louisiana in an effort to make the
people Of the state believe that their
prosperity depended upon his elec-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
PARKER TO INVADE
THE EMPIRE PARISH
Progressive Independent Candidate
TO Tour ST. Landry
BROUSSARD WILL ALSO
MARE SPEECHES HERE
Parker has Large following in
st. Landry and Good Meetings
Are Predicted

Hon. John M Parker, Progressive-
Independent Democratic candidate
for Governor, and his running mate,
Edwin S. Broussard, candidate for
second place, will invade the par
ishes of st. Landry and Evangeline
on Friday and Saturday of next
week.
Supporters Of Parker and Breus-
sard are claiming that the meetings
to be held in these Two parishes
will be record breaking political
gatherings. The Parker ticket IN
this parish is strong and the meet
ings should be we'll attended.
Since the speech OF Senator
Broussard in the United States Sen
ate, making certain charges against
Robert Ewing. publisher of the New
Orleans States and The Shreveport
Times, the local parkerites have be-.
come quite active. They claim that
the election of Parker is now as
sured. The supporters OF Col.
Pleasant and the Democratic nomi-
nees ridicule these claims
The itinerary OF Messrs. Parker
and Broussard in St Landry and
Evangeline parishes, is as follows:
FRIDAY, APRIL 7th:
Grand Prairie at 1880 A. NJ: Vile
Platte at 4 90 P. M; Mamou at $40
P. NJ; Washington at 500 P. M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9Th:
LeonviIle at 1000 n. M; Arnaud-
vile at 1880 A. M; Sunset at l:3o
P. M.;; Church Point at 4:30 n. M;
and Opelousas at $50 p. M
The Democratic orators have just
finished tour of st. Landry and
Eyangeline and the leaders III this
parish say that they are thoroughly
satisfied with coditions here.
st. Landry is undoubtedly bait
tie grou d, a nd d p p o 81
int fac tito 81 will wage
the fight to the last ditch. Both
sides are stiIl claiming st. Landry
and Evangeline parishes. The re-
suit should be close. Who will get
the better end Of the votes only
election day can tell.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
FARMERS union GIN
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Large Gin And Warehouse Suffers
Total Loss
WAS ONE OF THE BEST
GINS IN ST. LANDRY
Over Ten thousand Dollars Worth
of Property Loss-Was Par
TALLY Insured

On last Friday the gin known as
the Farmers Union Gin of Sunset
was totally destroyed by fire. The
warehouse adjoining the gin was
also destroyed. A number of bales
of cotton were stored in the ware
house, which were also lost. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 or more.
This gin was one of the largest
and best equipped in the parish
and it is said that the loss will cause
great hardship to the farmers OF
that section.
This gin and warehouse was
owned by the farmers Of the Sunset
vicinity DR. Gardiner, r. Lee Mills,
recently elected police juror from
the first ward, and others are heavy
stockholders IN the corporation.
The origin of the fire is not
known, and as fhe gin was not oper-
ating, destruction by fire is some
what of a mystery.
Tt is not known Whetehr the gin
and warehouse will be rebuilt.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
LOCAL Man AGENT FOR BOMBER
FILTER

Our fe1low-tawnsman. r. s. Car
DO, has been appointed agent for.
the parish for the Bomber self
cleansing water filter
The Bomber filter can be attached
to any kind OF faucet, and the cost
OF this filter IS nominal. It Is de-
monstfated at the LaCoabe Hotel,
and is made Of the highest qualify
OF brass, heavily nickel plated and
Is provided with q fine porous core
OF tripoiite stane Of special selee-
ton Mr. Garbo invites the public
to investigate the merits Of tae FL
ter. II IS sold with d guarantee.
SANDERS DFNHES RTTMnR
THAT HE M A PARKERETE
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

the state brilliant administration
as Attorney General and that no son
of Louisiana would ever have cause
to regret Col: Pleasant'e election as
I Governor.
re ovation given Col. Pleasant
when he advanced to speak lasted
several minutes. He made one Of
the best speeches in the present
campaign, covering all the essen
tial points made in previous ad-
dresses. After eInphaticaHy deny
ing that he had ever accepted the
challenge to meet Mr.. Parker in
joint debate and explaining tile
platform upon which he was rllll-
ming he told his hearers that the
Republicans were attempting to re-
gain control of the state through
the election of Mr.. Parker. He said
that, although denouncing the boss
es, Mr.. Parker was advocating a
greater boss system through the
short ballot. As did Judge Coco,
Col. Pleasant maintained that the
negro issue was one of much i'm
portance; that if Louisiana had two
parties Of equal strength that the
negro would be the balance of pow
er, and trouble would surely en-
sue; that it would mean turmoil and
uerhaps bloodshed; that the motto
of the white people, politically,
should be that of the railroad Man
safety first" Col. Peasants ap-.
peal to the voters in behalf of the
party aroused much enthusiasm.
Judge Dupre introduced Mr.
Thomas. The statement of Mr..
Thomas that Col. Pleasant would
carry every parish composing the
fourth, fifth and eighth districts
tWenty-nine in number elicited
much applause. He said that il
Louisiana had two parties we would
have the negro to contend with
whether we wanted him or not.
He referred to the negro registra-
tion in the different parishes, and
stated that while Mr.. Parker did not
want them that he would get them
just the same. Mr.. Thomas further
stated that Mr.. Roosevelt was not
a friend to the South, as was indi-
Gated by his denunciation Of Jeffer-
son Davis as an arch traitor and
repudiator. He concluded with a.
pretty tribute to Col. Pleasant as a.
school boy, a soldier and public
official.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
SUPERINTENDENT ANSWERS
school. BILL CRITICS
Denies That Certain Reported
Measures Are Embodied In
Ellis, As Charged

Superintendent OF Education, Thos
Fl. Harris, has answered certain
criticisms directed against school
measures, which are to be intro
=duced at the next session OF the
LEGISLATURE.
Mr.. Harris asserts that several o.
the provisions said To be embodied
in these measures, are not to be in
them at all, and that the provision
III regard to the school teachers d
New Orleans which have been crit
ieized and opposed by certain edu-
cational societies Of that city, wa
not prepared by him, but by Super
intendent Gwinn. and Mr.. Gwin
has acknowledged the responsihilit
of the matter.
The several educational bodies d
New Orleans base their objection
mainly on the following provision
of the bill:
requiring discharged teachers t
secure statement Of the reasons O
their discharge. Z
Mr.. Harris says that there is n
such provision ID the propose
bills He states however. that ther
are good reasons for such a proyis
ion. as few dishonest and immora
teachers who have been dischareeC
ATTEMPT to slip into other parishe:
and secure positions.
Another clause Of the proposed
bills objected to Is giving the SUI
perintendent authority to suspend
teachers for certain causes, til
educational bodies assert. The su
perintendent Of Education contin
uing says: THE present law give
the superintendent authority Il
! suspend teachers for The sam
causes, and to boards authority I
discharge teachers without cause
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
PLEASANT MEETINGS
IN FOURTH WARD
nemocrats Invade Old Fourth and
Hold Large Meetings
M0NSTER CROWD AT
THE MELVILLE MEETING
Robert Butler OF Terrebenne Makes
Very strong Appeal in Behalf Of
Democracy

The early part of this week DEM
oeratie orators invaded the fourth
ward of St. Landry. Although
many Of The points visited by the
speakers are not thickly populated
All of The meetings were well at
tended.
At all points the speakers made
eloauent appeals in behalf of Lou
isiana's Democracy, telling the peo-
nile what the party had done for
The state in the past, and that they
could safely trust the destinies of
Louisiana in the hands of Col.
pleasant and the regular Demo-
cratic nominees in the future.
Garland, Whiteville, Big Cane and
Morrow Station were the places vis-
tied by the speakers, and the sup
porters of Col. Pleasant and his
running mates report that all
points visited will return majori-
Ties for the Democratic candidates.
Among the speakers visiting
these points were L. Austin Fonte-
not, Senator Leon Haas, Judge =.
4 r. Lewis, E. K. Eastman and Henry
Estorge. These gentlemen have
been making an aggressive fight in
behalf of Democracy and all are
satisfied with the outlook.
On Tuesday evening a we'll at
tended meeting was held at Mel
vile. The audience paid close at
tention to the speakers and much
enthusiasm was manifested. Hon.
John w. Lewis, L. Austin Fonte-
not and Robert Butler of Terre-
bonne, were the speakers on this
occasion.
Mr.. Lewis, as usual, made mas
terly address, urging the people
not to depart from the party of
their fathers, at the same time say
ing that Col. Pleasant was the equal,
il not the superior of Jno. NJ. Par
ker.
MIR. Butler made a very interest
ing address Mr.. Butler halls from
the third district. He stated that
that district was still Democratic,
and that the Parkerites were maxi
ing absurd claims; that a number of
The parishes of the third would re-
turn Democratic majorities. He
was literally applauded.
BY his persuasive arguments, &
Hon. Il. Austin Fontenot captured
The crowd. Mr.. Fontenot said that
he was a Democrat, entered the
primary, and that it was only prop
er that he should support the NOM
inees OF that party. Mr.. Fontenot
also stated that he did not believe
that those who had voted either for
Rarret or Pleasant would be guilty
0f bolting the Democratic party by
voting for John NJ. Parker: that he
knew the people of Melville would
support the nominees. At the con-
elusion Of his address Mr.. Fontenot
was given an ovation. Those pre-
sent said that it was one of the best
speeches of the present campaign.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
Representative Elect Claims AIIe-
glance to De1aaeraey


Representative leet james San
ders il for Pheasant u says ME-.
Sanders himself Ii s. ia arr1enl ~
sued on FRIDAY niarlsi /, denying
the charges that we was I Par
Mr.. Sanders said: have aIwas
been q Democrat, was f,onuRed III
that party In the recent Daraperaffe
primary, and consequently haze
bowed TO the will of the naiority
OF Louisiana voters, ii nominating
Mr.. Pleasant over Mr. Barret. whom
/ was supporting am now SUP
porting Mr.. Pleasant and everv
Democratic nominee
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
TO-DAY is CIRCUS DAY
FOR OPELOUsAs PEOPLE
John Robinson's Famous Shows
Arrive This Morning

To-day is circus day for Opelou-
sas.
We all love a circus. The grown
ups 60 to bring the children along,
but they go just the same.
Throngs OF people will be here
from all sections.
Robinson's show is reputed to be
one Of the largest, best and cleanest
on the road. Two shows will be
given daily, afternoon and night.
Every attraction is guaranteed.
The street parade will leave the
circus grouds about 1880 this
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
FRISCO AGAIN RUNNING
FROM HOUSTON TO n O


The Frisco has again inaugurated
regular service between Houston
and New Orleans. For several
weeks this road could only run part
Of the way as the Atchafalaya
swamps, through which this roa
runs, was covered by the recen
overflow. However, since the wa
ter has receded the Frisco is again
able to run through trains. The
first train since the service ar
rived at Opelousas only a few nin-
utes late. This was on Wednesday
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend thanks TO the
musicians and those friends who
we're so kind during the illness OF
sar deceased mother. We appre-
s,a'ed especially, the beautiful
a0fal offerings. as a last token of
.slnembrance from the generous
friends of this community.
THE EDWARDS FAMILY
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
RACE CIRCUIT is
NOW IN FULL swing
Opelousas and Six Other Cities OF
State Are Represented
w. P. DINKINS is THE
OPELOUSAs SECRETARY
Race Meet Opens in June and VIII
Close During The Last Days OF
July

For the first time in Southern
harness racing history an early
circuit has been formed. and the
circuit which has recently been
/ formed has its plans so well laid,
giving races in different cities Of
Louisiana, that it will beyond all
doubt be profitable to the pre-
noters.
The cities belonging to the CIR
cult are Shreveport, Alexandria
Lake Charles, Crowley. Lafayette,
Donaldsonville and 0pelousas. All
of the above mentioned cities are
among the largest and most pro-
gressive in Louisiana and great
deal of interest will be manifested
by lovers of races in these places.
w. P. Dinkins, of Franklin, was
appointed secretary for Opelousas
in this circuit. Mr.. Dinkins is an
experienced man in this line and is
the owner of several of the best
race horses in the state. He has
three of them now in training at
the Wallior park, and they are be-
ing taken care of by Mr.. Z. Z.
Wallior of this city.
The Opelnusas section has always
had the reputation of producing
some Of the best race horses, not
only in Louisiana, but in the whole
country.
Mr.. j. H. Barnett, circuit secre-
tar, Alexandria, has given out the
following conditions governing the
meet:
Every heat race, one-third OF
purse divided after each heat, 5o,
25, is and 10 per cent. Three year
old and under classes, best 2-in-3-
American Trotting Association rules
to govern, unless otherwise speel-
fed. Five per cent to enter, five
per cent from money winners.
Send entry fee with entry for
Shreveport meeting. Will extend
credit up to day of races at other
six meetings. All entries for entire
circuit close May goth. Right re-
served to declare off any race or
reject any entry for cause. One
horse may be entered in two classes
and only pay for the one that starts.
Must pay on entry fee whether
started or not. Two horses from
same stable may enter in one class,
only one to start and pay only one
entrance"
( The races will be held at the
cities mentioned below on the fol-
lowing dates:
Shreveport, June 6-8.
Alexandria, June 1915.
Lake Charles, June 20-22.
Crowley, June $3.50.
Lafayette. July 4-6.
Opelousas, fi-f3.
DonaldsonvilIe, July 2i-23.
The purses will range from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Those who are at the head Of the
circuit give assurance of clean,
wholesome sport. The races should
be we'll patronized.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
REVIVAL SERVICE CONTINUE

There will be special service
the First Baptist Church at 300
P. M, Sunday, for the children.
This service will be conducted by
Rev. Fred Clark, of Beaumont, Tex
as. AT the special service at eigh
o'clock in the evening there will b
a baptizing, and several are await
ing the ordinance
The public is invited to attend@s
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

The Women's Improvement
League has pledged its aid to the
effort to secure tthe renewal Of
Amite City's flve-mill special
school tax in May.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

Shreveport plans Il tax Ill liquors
shipped into the city 81 FOR cserv
gallon of Whiskey and cask Of beer,
as is done ID Birmingham.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

RESTAURANTS LISTED BELOW
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
ANDERsoN-HARR1NGroN COAL CO.

In reviewing the business firms of the
city, and particularly those firms en-.
gagged in the fuel and feed business, The
Bulletin takes great pleasure in pre-
senting the above named company to
our readers. These gentlemen have al
ways shown u friendly attitude toward
the organized workers and when called
upon to assist the movement in any way
they have always responded literally
This popular fuel and feed company has
offices located in East and South Den
yer The East Denver branch is located
at 34G2 Walnut and South Denver branch
at 3S South Broadway. The members Of
the above concern are: Mr.. NJ. C. Har-
rington. who is vice president of the Hi
bcrnia Bank and Trust Company; Mr..
G. II. Anderson, Mr.. +. w. Anderson
Mr.. W. s. Anderson and Mr.. w. p. An
derson, all of whom are broad minded
and public-spirited citizens of Denver
and are interested in all movements that
have for their object the advancement of
the welfare of our city This company
has been in business in this city for
many years and numbers among their
large list of customers many members
Of organized labor who are we'll satisfied
with both the price and quality of the
goods handled by this concern. We rec
ommcnd this company to all members of
organized labor and their friends