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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
THE SAME FIGHT AGAINST BOSSES

Opelousas, La, Mar. 81, 1916.
Editor of the Clarion:
Four wears ago, during that memoraple ilsht,
headed by Gov. Hall on the side OF the voters
of Louisiana and Messrs. Michel, AsWell, POD
Ewing and others of the Ward Boss system ~
New Orleans on the side Of the ONCE nolders
and Die eaters, we country pumpkins We're pola
and made to believe that the Ward Bosses O.
sfhe CITY Of New Orleans and Mr.. Bob EWING ID
particular would not give their support 70 q
man for Governor of Louisiana that they couid
not control or a man that would fight or seek
to destroy their political machine. We We're
fold this by some of Mr.. Peasants most ardent
supporters to-day. Some of his strongest sup
porters in st. Landry to-day were in that tight
of the people VS.. the ward bosses and others
in the state who are doing the 1oudest shouting
for Mr. Ewing's candidate preached to us, early
and late the doctrine Of Down with the ward
boss, don't let him get control Of, Louisiana
This Is the same fight Of four years ago, eiti-
zens Of st. Landry. It is still the ward bosses
Of the city of New Orleans endeavoring to
reach out and extend their system into every
department of our state government Mr.. Jno.
NJ. Parker was on the side Of the people in that
fight, gave of his time and money, was praised
bv some of the most prominent Democrats IN
this parish and state for his splendid services
rendered in that fight, and to-day we find him
still fighting that system which he believes is
wrong and against the welfare and best inter
ests Of Louisiana and her citizens. He is consist
| ent in his fight even If they have it that he isn't
| ID III his politics. He is gorgeous enough f
back his convictions and 60 wherever the figaf
| leads him even outside Of the party.
Bigger men and greater Democrats have daref
TO go outside Of the party whenever the figh
against which they made battle took them there
The fight will be won by the people for they
ar. aroused and have confidence in the integri-
~ and honesty Of purpose Of Mr.. Parker and vii
give him a most snlendid majority at the poll
on April 18th. Mr.. Parker is hest fitted to sery
us. so I say Democrats Of st. Landry, Do IT.
Vote for Parker.
COUNTRY PUMPKIN
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
THE PARISH FAIR.

The second annual fair of the st. Landry
Farmers Fair Association will take place oeto-
her 5. 6. I and 8. It promises to be the creates
and most important agricultural show eve
staged in this parish.
Because of natural resources, wealth OF count
ry. fertility Of soil and ideal climate ot. lanui :
has always been in the forefront OF the iarn1ili'
marshes Of Louisiana, and somehow success
has invariably followed the sponteneuos out
h,,rsts of progressiveness on the part OF a icy
of our citizens.
# must not be forgotten that the parish la
of 1915 was pulled off under he most adyefs
conditions; the merchants and business men ialf-
ing fo realize at that time what could De aceoh0
rHebed nv the fair, did not oil lend their ass
istanee and cooperation in an endeavor to max
fbe frs. attempt Of the Fair Association q sue
cess. This was probably due to the fact ina
far many years attempts to organize a lar asso
citation had failed.
Those few enthusiasts, including DR.. R. N
LittelI and the members of the Farmers Union
succeeded in giving st. Landry in 1915 one OF
the finest fairs of any individual parishes III
Louisiana: they succeeded. primarily, because
the farmers were the ones to start the move
ment, and because Dr.. Littell and several others
from Opelousas sacrificed time and money IN
order to show our own people what could De
accomplished in the way Of a parish fair.
The success is the more commendable because
the funds upon which the association operated
were greatly limited. The business men OF otner
sections viewed the fair as an Oplousas enter
prise, while some of our business men tnought
it was the farmers business and Opelousas
should not be made to bear the brunt OF it all.
Now, however, the farmers and business men,
not only of Opelousas, but of Eunlce, Washing
ton and other ST. Landry towns are going hand
in hand determined to make the eext annual
ST. Landry fair the greatest in this state.
This can certainly be accomplished for we
have the finest of all farm products; our live
| stocks will vie with any in the Union.
The Fair Association, after making such a
splendid success last year has the cooperation
Of every progressive man, woman and child
within the boundaries of st. Landry, the once
Empire Parish of Louisiana. The police jury
generously doubled its contribution of 1915; the
city council will no doubt do as well, while the
school board has already made its first appro-
%priation; the business men, banks and bankers
in every town in ST. Landry will assist in put
ting the Association on a frmer and more eff
cient basis, while the farmers will do the rest
by bringing their products to put on exhibition
at the best fair in the best parish in Louisiana
Boost the parish fair from now on until il
will have come to pass, when you will be ready
to boost the next one.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
Joiner. Clerk Geo. G. Wartelle.

Joiner, Clerk Geo. 6. Wartelle.
Garland. Commissioners: Henry
Graft, W. B. Baker, Isaac Goetz.
Clerk: C. B. Whip.
Whiteville Gomissioner.s: Levy
Campbell, Jno. g. Bacon, Adam Stagg.
Clerk: Jhon Stagg.
Grand Prairie. Commissioners:
Jnste LafHuer, Ulysse Deshotels,
Marshall Daicet. Clerk r. G. Fonte-
not.
Barbreck. Commissioners: J. Fl.
Baldridge, Leon Campbell, James r.
MiIBurn. Glerke: james H. Lewis.
Faauetaique. Commissioners:
William Young. David Smith, Louis
Sayoie. Clerks. Marius MaGee.
MaIlet. Commissioners: DIR. BEN
famine MeGlelIand, Theo. C. De
jean, Arthur Bellard. Clerks: Ar
mas Moreau.
Eurlice. Commissioners: DR.. M.
IA LsWis. 9. Mayo Miller, John f.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

Wei, there is one consolation for ne HOOK
Worm Club, and that is, as soon as the election
is over the baseball season will be open.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

C.Ia.a1 DInacaut u6n followed
1or ~ n :. rantanat the
me, twenty-five Pilu0'' an0
last speaker, had spoken hIty Hllhaees'
I had much to say to you, but calling time up
don;od mo the right.-hence this letter.
) o,aetad 10 Congress from
yeals 9 district. YOUR friend
ths oeseh'a nr Iazaro.
and nelghDof, youf :
He has ably sustained hlmselI. ne has 49,
cd he will be a candidate to succeed hiihseli
40 F.t
1870 bs res,rn. or do you solicit
$ 8 election
ms defeat! TOUR ~ = - 4h
IN the 18th of April, VIII hase i'uci - ~
his going back. If st. Landry is carried Dy Far
..er, the Progressive, againstsfleasan the hoiii-
zee OF his party; and it the Grand Prairie poA'
he Doctors precinct, goes for PafKer' you are
DING to cripple his efforts IN his endeayors y
ne returned. He may be able TO explain 70 III
fellow Democrats OF EVanselihe' u o'1 :
s~aleasieu, Beaufegard' Amen 5enofsoi 49,
nd Cameron parishes, why II was p. Lanuls
vent for Parker, but ne Woala nave . 80 -
! time EXPLAINING Why = was = nosaaat;
MS precinct Tor the nominee y = 90
party OF when you ai1u 70 : = :
He is in Washington upnolalng tle tahds =
A Democratic President, the second III MY
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

#@ 0fd Hill #RpUnn axfidnnf0t1u ,,uaFaurM - is-..I
his misfortunes in silence. as Ne annaars a hayo
been case into oblivion since Uncle sano,c cal
been cast into oblivion since Uncle SANS sol
Ye editors will meet at Baton Rouge nexI NAV
As that city is known for its wide oman doorsn
it would not be surprising to sec sono fano,,s
Saturday following the convention
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hire the New Orleans Athletic Club and dac;da
their differences before an audience. instead 81
having T out in the Item and the States.
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what eDout the park, Mr.. Citizen? Don't you
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The Clarion is for OpeIousas and ST. Landry
first, last and at all times. Is it not proper that
Opelousas and st. Landry should be for The
Clarion now and then?
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Politics is all we'll and good, but you should
let that monopnlize the best part of your time.
You'd better get busy.
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One old bard said: God bless the man who
first invented sleep Wonder what ne would
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The Clarion is strlckly a home paper, print
ing all of the local news every week. L you
nn n - nDxf \ p n IntGpnCt--1fW VAN HI oyTl 81
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
PROCLAMATION OF ELECTION
State of Louisiana
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State OF Louisiana
Parish Of ST. Landry.
Be it known, that on this, the
eighteenth day of the month of
March, A. D., 1916, by virtue o fthe
authority in us vested by law, and
in accordance with the proclamation
of his Excellency, L. 3. Hall, Gov
ernor of the State of Louisiana, we
theundersigned Board of Super
visors of Election in and for the
Parish of st. Landry, Louisiana, do
hereby order an election to be held
throughout the limits of the Parish
Of ST. Landry, La, o the 18th, day
Of April, "A. d, 1916, in accordance
with the General Election laws Of
the State Of Louisiana, for the pur-
pose of electing q Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor Secretary of
State, Auditor of Public Accounts,
Treasurer, Attorney General, SUI
perintendent of public Education,
Register of the State Land Office,
Commissioners of Agficulture&Immi
grafton, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, AS
SCISSOR, Coroner, Members of the
Police Jury, Justices Of the Peace,
Ward Constables, City Judge, Mar
shall of the City Court.
Therefore, to this end, we have
this day appointed the following
named persons to serve as Com
misioners and Clerks of Election at
the several polling precincts in the
Parish of st. Landry, La, to-wit:
Opelousas. Commissioners: ]. j.
Thompson, Alex. Robertson, H. p.
Littell. Clerks: Ludovic Fonte-
not.
Plasiance. Commissioners: Y. ".
Ledoux, Amos Reed, Edgar T. Dupre
Clerks: Emar Laaeur.
Bellevue. Commissioners: Frank
| Dimmick, Leandfe LIVER
gne, w. P. Walker. Clerks: H. NJ.
Philips.
Grand Coteau. Commissioners:
]. J. Barry. f. c. Smith, John Sib-
lille, Clerk: Saul J. Guilbeau.
Goulee Croehe: Commissioners:
]. T. Leger. Saul Guidry, G. A. Gar
diner. Clerk: Albert Guidry.
Leonville: Commissioners: Frank
Moreau, j. G. speyrer. Regis Roud-
reau. Clerk: William Richard.
Notleyville. Commissioner :Adol-
phe Nezat, Oscar Way. Alex. Sicily.
Clerk: +. B. Clark.
ArnaudvilIe. Commissioners: Arm
strong Smith, r. p. Fissette, Pierre
Mistrot, Clerk: ]. r. Melancon.
Bayou Current. Commissioners:
Morgan Gordon, W. II. Rogers, w. Il
Harmon, Clerk: T. S. Robbins.
Melville. Commissioners: S. J
Deloach, E. J. Leblanc, e. L. Lyons
Clerk: P. w. Lafluer.
Waxia. Commissioners ]. J. KIM
ball, Edgar Deiean, G. F. Woods.
Clerk: Frank pastorek.
Palmetto. Commissioners: Ghas
Meyer, Wesley Budden, Jr- Austir
Richard. Clerk: Ulysse soiIeau.
Big Cane. Commissioners: z. "
Hndspeth. Jesse Hart, Sylvan Goud.
ehaux. Clerk Roy Vannoy.
Morrow. Commissioners: B. {
Hazard. 4. a. HavarG Z. R. Hanks
Clerk Henry Lowery. Jr.
Port Barre. Commissioners: Pla.
eide Robin, james Malone, f. n
L~eatherman: Clerk Alex. G. Nor
eau. IT.
Krotz Springs. COMMISSIONS rs
G. ". Krafz. Frank stermer. Henri,
Perkins Clerk Ghas. Dncote.
Washington. Gommissioners.Jam
es Keller. Arthur D~eshotels, =. :
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
OPEN LETTER TO GRAND PRAIRIE VOTERS.

My fellow Citizens:
I was requested to address you on the 25th,
inst. and was doing my best to interest you,
when they called time on me after had been
speaking only fifteen minutes.
Judge Coco, who had preceded me, had spoken
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01
Il TO

The next examination for teach
ers certificate will be held at the.
Opelousas High School Building,
April 3Fd, 18th and 9Th for white ap
plicants. and April 9th, It'll and 8th,
1916, for eelored applicants.
Examinations begin at 9 o'cloGss
w. B. PRESCOTT, Superintendent
march
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

What ebout the park, Mr.. Citizen? Don't YOU
think that a little boost would helpa
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-04-01

The Clarion is for Opelousas and st. Landry
first, last and at all times. Is it not proper that
opelousas and st. Landry should be for The
Clarion now and then?
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
SEVERE Punishment
OF HIS. ChappelI, of Five Years
Standing, Relieved by Carlu.

Mt. Airy, N. CHRIS. Sarah M. Chap
pe!l OF this town, says: 81 suffered fof
five years with womanly troubles, also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
was more than any one could tell.
] tried most every kind of medicine,
but none did me any good.
read cne day about Cardui, fhe wo-
mans tonic, and | decided to try If. |
lad not taken but about six bottles until
! Was almost cured. Ii did me more
good than all the other medicines ! had
tried, put together.
My friends began asking me why |
looked SO well, and | told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it,"
DO you, lady reader, suffer from any
Ct the ailments due to womanly trouble,
such as headache, backache, sideache,
sieeplessneSs, and that everlastingly fired
ieeling2
Ii SO, LET us urge you TO give Cardui a
trial. We feel confident it will help you,
just as it has a million other women in
the past half century.
Begin taking Cardui to-day. You
won't regret it. All druggists.
.Wyifs to-: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for SsecIal
Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper. NC. 1873
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
MILLION ACRE FARMS.
Those Are the Kind, as a General Rule,
They Have In Mexico.

In the United States the farmer is a
humble person. In Mexico he is a king
of ~millionaires. You look out across a
level plain and you see a magnificent
house of stone, cement and great tim
bers, covering sometimes as much as
half an acre. Surrounding it are 9th
err houses, hundreds Of them, but all
small, constructed of adobe. brush or
even of cane stalks. You are not look
ing at a town, but at a ranch settle
ment. In the great house, which costs
many times more than all the little
houses put together, live the hacien-
dado and his family. In the little
houses live the poems.
The typical farm in Mexico is not OF
100 acres, but Of 100000. In the
state of Morelos twenty-eight hacien-
dados own all the agricultural lands:
twelve own nine-tenths of them. The
territory of Quintana Roo. double the
size of Massachusetts, is divided
among eight companies. The greater
portion of the state of Yucatan is held
by thirty men. kings Of sisal hemp. A
major fraction of the agricultural and
grazing lands of Chihuahua is owned
by one family. Lower California,
equal in size to Alabama. is nearly all
held by five great corporations.
The 100000 acre farms lie mostly
fallow. Naturally a rich agricultural
country, Mexico does not produce
enough corn and beans to feed her
own peon population Modern ma
chinery is needed, but modern ma
chinery will never be used extensively
so long as the peon is so cheap that
primitive methods are. cheaper than
machine methods.-World Outlook.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Drum Fire and Curtain Fire.

"Drum fire" and curtain fire. are
modern war terms. Drum fire" is the
firing of artillery at stated intervals,
the resultant noise being described as
like the steady hammering of a great
drum. When the desired effect of re-
ducing the point of the attack has been
accomplished the guns are elevated to
a higher point and are fired continuous
ly, making a curtain of fire. to pre-
vent requirements reaching the point
of attack from the real and at the same
time allowing the infantry to attack
under protection of the guns.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
GRAFT IN THE ORIENT.
An incident That illustrates the Way
of the Far East.

VI Zig = q LGSLs
/ had had experience with corruptible
Turkish, officers, and one day when
barrack conditions became unendura-
BILE ! went TO the officer commanding
our division, an old Arab from Lata-
kieh who had been called from retire
ment at the time of the mobilization.
He lived in a little tent near the
mosque, where / found him squatted
on the floor nodding drowsily w his
comfortable paunch. As he was an
officer Of the old regime, ! entered bold
~, squatted beside him and told him
my troubles. The answer came with
an enormous shrug of the shoulders.
You are serving the sultan. Hard
ship should be sweet"
81 should be more fit to serve him II
/ got more sleep and rest"
He waved a fat hand about the tent.
Look at me! Here l am, an officer
of rank and'-shooting a knowing look
at mel have not ever a nice blan-
ket."
"a crime! A crime!" | interrupted.
ITO think Of it. when /, a humble
soldier, have dozens of them at home!
| should be honored if you would allow
me- My voice trailed off sugges-
lively.
"How could you get one?" he asked.
"Oh, | have friends here in Saffet,
but l must be able to sleep in a nice
place."
"Of course. Certainly. What would
you suggest?"
THAT hotel kept by the Jewish
widow might do" | replied.
More amenities were exchanged, the
upshot of which was that my four
friends and l were given permission to
sleep at the inn-a humble place, but
infinitely better than the mosque. 1t
was all perfectly simple.-Alexander
Aaronsohn in Atlantic Monthly.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Practical Relation.

The story is told of a little house
maid, far over the sea, who, when
asked whether she realized that she
was in any way different after uniting
with the church from what she had
been before. thought for an instant
and then. smiling brightly. said. well.
l sweep the corners" She could hard
~ have given a better demonstration
Of the reality Of her religious life
Christian Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Not So Ear Wrono.

"Have you written all the invita-
tons to my party, mamma?" queried
little Eva.
Eyes, dear" answered her mother.
''They are all written and mailed"
And how soon will the receptions
and receptions begin to come IMP
Chicago News.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Work Of Z Beacon.

There is a flashing beacon on Rich
ardson rock. q wave swept spot west of
the Santa Barbara islands. California.
which. without attention. will fash its
warnings every three seconds for seven
months. or over 100000 flashes. before
it requires recharging with gas.-Ar-
gonaut
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Paralyzed Him.

Don't tell me you can't find work."
said the hard faced housekeeper.
well. num-" replied the tramp at
the door, Its true a man offered me a
job only las week. but / couldn't take
it."
"And why not?"
II wuz paralyzed."
You seem all right now"
"Yessum. Yer see. | wuz paralyzed
wild fright" Age-Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08


a I the opening of the Fall season we
II desire to say a few words to our
friends of appreciation Of the businesswhich
they have so generously favored me with in
the past, and to assure them that we have
been awake to their best interests during
the troubleous times which have disturbed
us. Regardless Of the high prices which
are prevailing and which have prevailed in
all lines of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes
and hats, we have been able to place our
orders for Fall and Winter goods at the low
est prices obtainable.
Having bought early we are prepared
to meet the demands of our trade with the
most complete stock we have ever carried
and our prices as they always are, will be
satisfactory and as low as the market
offers.
want you to continue to be my Gus
toner and [ assure you that [ will always
see that you get the best the market offers
at the lowest prices consistent with good
quality.
Yours to serve,
F. c.. McGAUGHY
Tupelo, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Both Departed.

You don't often see an old fash
Toned whittier nowadays"
NO. The type is dying out; also
the diminutive bad man who used to
pull out a bowie knife and threaten to
whittle his foe down to his size. "-Bir-
mingham Age-Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
All Sorts.

"How's this-seven different styles
of plug hatsy"
'sThe line officers of our lodge. Each
bought a plug hat the year he was
elected."-Kansas City Journal.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Free Verse.

Willie-What's vers libre. dad? Crab
shaw-Something you wouldn't know
was poetry unless you were told
New York Times.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-09-08
Effective May End
Trains will leave Tupelc, Miss.
as follows:
NORTHBOUND
SOUTHBOUND

For folders and other informa-
ton regarding rates. routes, etc.
apply to G. j. Paessler, Ticket
Agent, Mobile & Ohio r. r. or
write G. e. Allen. District Pass
enger Agent. Jackson, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-21
WEDDING AT GREENvILLE
McLaren-Haynes Nuptials Social
 Event of the Season

Greenville, April N.-(Special )-The marriage of MT. George McLaren and Miss Fannie Mae Haynes was solemnized Wednesday at the home of the brides s mother. Mrs. P. L. Haynes at Sandy Ridge, near Greenville. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. Eldridge M Stewart a cousin of the bride, and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends.
 Miss Hulit Ellis presided at the piano and rendered the wedding march from Lohengrin MT. Frank Futile of Mont gomery, cousin of the groom, and Miss Dora Haynes, sister of the bride entered the parlor first, Miss Haynes wearing a check suit of blue. The bride wore a handsome travelling suit. with hat and shoes to match, and carried an arm clus- ter of brides roses and ferns.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. McLaren motored to Montgom- rey to be the guests of the groom s parents before leaving for Amarillo. Tex, where they will reside.
 The out -of-town guests at the wedding were Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Stewart of Sellers, MT. and Mrs. c. B. McLaren. parents of the groom, Mrs. Carter Me- Laren, MT. C. B. McLaren, Jr., MT. Frank Futile. MT. James Ray Brooks, Mir Hugh Wallace of Montgomery, Gen. and Mrs. J. B. Stanley, Mrs. Webb Stan ley of Greenville. Mrs H. c. Parker of Savannah, Ga, MT. s. E. Gafford, MrA H. E. Evans of Bessemer, Miss Dora Haynes of the Troy normal school. who came home for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-21
MARTIN IS GIVEN
 ANOTHER RESPITE
Negro to Have Been Hanged Today Is Given Two Weeks More by
 the Governor

Sam Martin, the negro sentenced to hang for the murder of James Little, has received another respite from Governor Henderson. The stay of sentence is for If days and ends on May 5. The Martin case is beginning to assume a marked degree of interest, as the stay of execu ton makes the fourth time the negro has had his life extended on the eve of his execution.
 long distance telephone call from Frank s. Address, attorney for the ne- gro, was received from Montgomery late yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Batson been received, but letter is expected to arrive this morning.
 Martin is alleged to have sho. and killed James Little, another negro on the night of December 25, 1914, following a quar- rel earlier in the day. The case was tried in the criminal court of Jefferson county, where he was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Attorneys for the negro took an appeal and the case was fought through the supreme court, where the motion for a new trial was overruled and the execution set for Feb ruary 25, 1915.
 Through the efforts of Frank $. An- dress and E. G. Hewitt, the governor granted a respite of sentence. The fact that the state used 44-ca!ibre pistol as evidence against Martin, claiming it to be the instrument used by Martin to kill Little, and that the bullet extracted by the coroner was a 3S calibre. caused three other respites to be granted.
 The body was exhumed by the coroner and carried by Davenport & Harris to their establishment, where an autopsy was performed by Dr. J. l.. Jackson of Woodlawn. So deep was the interest in the case that the coroner, the undertak- CTS and the physician rendered their service without cost. The autopsy dis closed a bullet from a .3S pistol. It was located in the right kidney. Based on the finding, Sam Martin requested through his attorneys, backed by a strong petition, that he be pardoned