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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
UNCLE SAM TAKES HOLD.

II is to be hoped that the pending
probe into the high cost OF living
which has been initiated by congress,
with the support of the president. will
succeed more nearly In getting some
where than many of the like invcsti %
cations We have had In the past l.
is intended 20 not only inquire into
the soaring prices Of foodstuffs, hut
also 10 discover II there has been some
iileFitimdte work in Curnering the
supply.of other accessories. We have
been told all along that the war de
mand was responsible for the abnor-
mai cost of everything, but II has
dawnod upon some that the war is
not. responsible for al the additions
that have been made to prices. The
case OF the Chicago spaCulator who
had millions OF dozens OF eggs In cold
storage, holding them for favorable
market. and the case OF the produce
merchant who dumped potatoes into
the Illinois river 10 prevent the mar
ket price from falling, have opened
tho eyes Of the public that our pre-
dicament is not altogether as much
due 10 the law of supply and demand
as to tho mauipulatiOns OF schemers
who wished to profit off Of public
suffering That the war did raise
prices is not disputed, in some cases
the raise was considerable but II Is
further apparent that this seml-provi-
dental condition gave greedy specu
lators the cue as an excuse To squeeze
the consumer and escape the blame for
IL. This is the reason for the govern
nent probe, and this Il the motive
behind the numerous boycotts that
we read about The boycott is not
always iust. for il penalties the retail
er. who is probably the least sinner
II them all-th" wholesaler and the
commission man can only be reached
thru him and he has 10 hold the sack,
Most OF such Investigations in the past
have only resulted in n few men draw
Ing q salary for perfurctory work and
found them-th,y have been noise
without substance. Rut FOR the sake I
NJ the wase-earner whose advances
In salary have failed to keep within F,
hailinR distance of advancing prices
Df living necessities. It is 20 lie sincerely !
hoped that this !nicutous speculation /
viii be prohed to the bottom and a /
remedy found and applied No pun
shmeGt would fail uf public approval t,
hat could be meted out 10 the crimi- !
nails who have conspired to fatten off |
he poor mans pay envelope.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
Preacher Spent Life Savings
for "WiId Horses i'm Arizona

said Boettscher.. was the bill of
sale"
Peter Allison. once prosperous
farmer of La Platte, Neb.. is be-
Ing sought as a witness for the
government. Government attor-
torneys say there is evidence to
show he traded all his property,
valued at $4,000. for 500 wild
horses and that now he Is a
sheepherder somewhere In Wy
oming.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
LLOYD D-GEORGE TO 4
HAVE OPPOSITION
Liberalist Party Split in TWO,
Says London; Some Faith
full to Asquith.

LONDON. Dec. . (12 midnishtl =
Events today emphasized the fact tina,
David Lloyd-George, the new nremIer
has split .the Liberal party into two
fections. The new. cabinet will corn
mend more support from the Conser-
Liberals. s''e
The Liberal conference today pledged
itself to support the new Rovernmenf
but the old party leaders will occupv
In the house OF commons a pIacs ~
friendly opposition and criticIsfn Tbt.
parliament.
Why Asquith Failed.
One reason advanced for the fafiur.
of Premier Asquith's coalition Sow
ernment is that there was no strcr.,
opposition and criticism In parlisras.f
because opposition was consfdern1 Ale.
loyalty to the nation.
Nearly all the antagonIsrn thA ne.v
administration Il meeting come .f,.c,-.
members OF the Liberal partv sn1
tIom Liberal nswspaperS aIfho Fora
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

NortbclIffs who has been one Of Pre-
Yates, made a strong protest TODAY n
the bvenin6< EeNs when the appoinf-
ment o. a. J,D4lf6lr and Lord Rob
ert Cecil 70 the foreign office was re-
ported His noWerepcrs have been
llsting Balfour 81 one OF the sonIle
Statesmen, ard tue Evening News at
tacksd Lord Robqrt on the Rround
snat hia manaaehie1f Of the hiockads
mas SHOWN more .consi liberation for the
Interests r.: q neutral nations than for
Iaidhfnf % Ola Leader.
A lsrss seftI6a 6f the Liberal party
remains faithfuI - Premier AednIfi
and lcQIn gpQn Lloyd George a. q
@esSs 1sss 3 s. sss,sy1s ssSssnsss .,is sns
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
Mullen Beats Dun.

SpeciaT 70 The WOrId.
BARTLESVILLE, Dec. S.-Bert
Mullen of Kansas City was given the
declsion. over Johnny Dun of San
Francisco in their 15-Found boxing
contest here tonight by Referee Nc
Kee of Kansas City. Mullen and Curly
smith, the "Oklahoma Panther" have
been matched to box ~ rounds here
New Years day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
Gcr1nany Moncy Drops.

GENEVA. Dec. S.-(Via Parts. $40
n. mD-The German hundred mark
bin has dropped another point and
a quarter on the Geneva bourse and
n point and three-quarters on the
Zurish bourse. II now is quoted at 79
francs and rs francs, 25 centimes, re-
spectiveIy. The fall is attributed to
the establishment of the mass IAvy In
Germany which. II is feared, will re-
suit in part suspension of the eco
nomic life of the country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

continuation OF such events as the
disasters OF Serbia. Macedonia, Greece
Gallipol and Rumania. we might as
well bid MI Lloyd George an early
farewell TO all his greatness.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

II used TO be the fashion for wives
to Tell other people that her husband
was the bost man on elrth. Nova
days she g. free to confess that he Is
the limit"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

That Nebraska policeman who at
tempted 20 arrest female prisoner
nFa'ust the will of 3,5o0 sympathizers
and got elected from the building for
his temcrity. wiz have a new respect
for womau's rights after this
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

In Russia. when the presiding off
Ger Of their parliament does not like
what some member SAYS about him,
he resigns and challenges the offender
10 duel, Good thing that fashion
does not obtain In this country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

lIclp to feed the starving children
Of Europe II you can. but first drop
your mite in the fund To feed the
half starved k.ddies nj home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

II is easy to file "a contest Of elec-
ton. hu, It is quite another matter to
show that your cause is worth con-
sidering. Anybody can contest, but
II is only cheap uotortety and char
actcrizes a bad loser.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

Il turns out that the reason for the
publication OF the allied agreement to
give Constau'inoplr 10 Russia IS 10
show the world that there is no danger
of Russia asking for 4 separate peace.
She Doesn't want piece, but all the
pieces around the Bosporus.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

The Muskogce rhocn,X speaks OF
the 'TuetouiC Vice" That comes
pretty near being lese majestic from a
German viewpoint.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

They are talking Of invisible stock
ings' Don't know what they are, hut
they must he ont Of sight.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
Renort on Ammunition

Ell PASO, Dec. s.-United States
agents here have been asked to make
a report on the ammunition situation
on the border and in Mexico, 1t be-
came known tonight
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

shop early for Christmas. but don't
forget the empty stockings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10

. Good roads lead Z good towns.
What's become o. tn old time Family
doctor that amassed a fortune dolin'
out flour and sOdy?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-10
Which costs most
painting or waitingz

After your house needs painting, evefy
year you wait it will require more paint and
more labor to put it in good condition. And
every year youwait, your houseis worth less.
A little paint-money is good paint-msurance.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

Following my warning in the last
talk" about having too receptice
an ear for your friends well in
tended p~rophesies, [ may add the
suggestion that you take all cheap
advice on motion picture affairs
with a pinch Of salt"
It is astonishing to note The num-
Der of people who would seem to
know more about motion pictures
than about the particular line OF
business for which they are sup
posed to be qualified. 1t would al
most appear that the more real ex-
perience one has in pictures, the
less he or she knows about them.
| am acquainted with one girl-she
occasionally dresses my hair-who
would willingly tell you more in
fifteen minutes about motion pic
lures than | shall be able to i'm
part in this entire series of talks
And the surprising part of it is
that she can dispense her informa-
ton with so small an expenditure
of thought. I have met a great
many others exactly like her.
It is well that the screen struck
girl realizes that there is a fright
full amount of misconception con-
corning motion picture acting, and
that it is trying hard to pass mus
ter as real information. 1t may be
had for the asking-yes, too often
without the asking.
There are people who will as
sure you-as they have assured me
that motion picture directors
everywhere spend a good part of
their time tearing their hair be-
cause they cannot find enough
actresses to fill their casts. This is
altogether ridiculous. True, there
is, and always will be room at the
top for real ability coupled with
ambition and a willingness to work
and learn; but never for a minute,
you girl who would succeed, figure
on finding a place in pictures
through the supposition that a
dearth Of talent in the profession
will allow you to squeeze" in. At
the studio where I work there are
two big draws filled with applica-
tons On file, and a great many of
the girls whose names are listed
there will never squeeze in.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
YOU CAN AFFORD III. FACTS
AND FIGURES ON YOUNG
PEOPLES EARNING ABILITY

From 500 to s150 pays for a
complete life scholarship, includ-
ing books and board, in Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Telegraphy or
Business Administration and FL
nance in our school. When one or
more of these cohhrses is finished,
we will place the graduate in a DO
sitIon Where his first two or three
months salary will reimburse him
for all necessary tuition and board
paid for the course. The graduate
seeing that he can now earn $500
where before he could earn buf
s1.00 will soon admit that If he had
had to borrow every cent Of the
money to pay board and tuition.
that IT was the best investment he
ever made. Traffic is usually
heavy on northern roads, which
means additional help in all de-
partments. The Union Pacific
Railroad is urging young men 70
learn T~elegraphy. They call Oh US
Tor from IL to 90 men every few
months, which we are unable to
NJ ewing to the great demand for
help on the southern roads. En-
roll now for a course of Telegraphv
and help us supply the demand for
operators and clerks next fall.
With the famous Byrne simpli-
ned Shorthand and Practical Book
keeping. and our practical wav of
teaching ~Telegraphy and Railroad
station Work, we give the student
a more thorough training. in half
t1e time and half the usual cost
OF a course in other schools feach-
ing other systems. This is con-
ciusIvely proven by the indorse-
ments Ia our catalogue from those
VINO have attended other schools
and studied other systems. We
conclusively prove every statement
aL
we make, and that is why we have
the largest business training school
in America. Our catalogue is free
Tor the asking, and t will give any
parent or young person just the
information they desire in helping
them to make up their mind as to-
the school to patronfze. the course
Q take, the cost, and the increased
earning capacity.
Fill in name, address and course
interested in, and mali to Tyler,
Commercial College, Tyler, Texas.
Name
Address
Course
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Opelousas, La, June 28th, 1916.
Pursuant to the direction Of the
president and he provision Of the
charter, a meeting Of the stock
holders of the ST. landry Cotton Oil
Co, is hereby called 10 be held at
the office Of the company at Ope-
lousas, La, on Tuesday the the fst
day Of August, 1916, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose Of electing
members Of the board Of directors
for the year ending on the first
Monday in June, 1917, and for the
further purpose of ~transacting
such other business as the stock
holders may deem of benefit or adj
vantage to the said corporation. In
faith whereof I have aereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal Of
said corporation, this 18th day OF
June, A. D., 1916.
A. Il. stage,
Seeretary-Treasurer
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
RILIOUsNESs AND STOMACH
TROUBLE

Two years ago I suffered from
frequent attacks of stomach trou-
bic and biliousness,' writes Miss
Emma Verbryke, Lima Ohio. I
could eat very little food that
agreed with me and I became SO
dizzy and sick at my stomach at
times that / had to take hold of
something to keep from falling.
Seeing Chamberlain's Tablets adj
vertised T decided to try them. /
improved rapidly" Obtainable
everywhere.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

ton of taxes. For their informa-
ton, we wish to make it clear that
Mr.. D. NJ. Fontenot is still the
assessor, and Mr.. Andrus has Moth
ing to do with that roll, as he only
takes his office in January, 1917.
Until that time all parties wishing
to correct their assessments or
otherwise wishing to see the as
SCISSOR regarding their assessments
will have to see Mr.. Fontenot as ne
has full charge of the assessors
office until Mr.. Andrus receives his
commission and qualities for his
duties.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

NOTICE TO TEACHERs-The ex-
animation for teachers certificates
will be held July "a, Is, 26, for
whites; and July 81, IS, 20, for
negroes.
Examinations will be held on the
above dates beginning July 24th, at
$50 A. NJ, at the High School
Building, Opelousas, La.
Teachers who expect to take spe-
cial first grade subjects must no.
tify the Parish superintendent of
the subjects they expect to take be-
fore July 18th, so that questions
may be prepared.
w. B. PRESCOTT,
supt. Schools Of st. Landry Parish.
july ist, 1t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
CHAMBERLAIN's collie, CH0L-
ERA AND DIARRHOEA
REMEDY

Every family without exception
should keep this family pfepara-
ton at hand during the hot weather
of the summermonths. Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is worth many times its
cost when needed and is almost GER
tain to be needed before the sum-
mer is over. 1t has no superior for
the purpose for which it is in
tended. Buy it now. 0btainable
anywhere. july 1
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS

Notice is hereby given that bids
for the printing of the official pro-
ceedinss, ordinances, notices, etc.,
of the town Of Melville, La, will be
received by the Board of Aldermen
OF said town, the right being re-
served to reject any or all bids. Adj
'ress all bids to y. Il. Montgomery,
Clerk Board of Aldermen, Melville,
La
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
TAKING BIG n

Il is a great risk to travel with
out a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, as
this preparation cannot be OBJ
tanned on the trains or steam
ships. Attacks of bowel complaint
are often sudden and very severe,
and everyone should go prepared
for them. Obtainable everywhere.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

s2483e.5l
Respectfully Submitted.

~
Sgd J. J. PERRODTN, City Treas.
Upon motion duly seconded and
carried the report of the City
Treas. was referred to the Finance
Committee, who, after examining
and finding same correct ordered
that the Treasurer be credited
with the sum of s20e29.f7 and
vouchers for that amount can
celled.
The committee report on the
matter of purchase of motor fire
truck recommends that same be
POSTPONED indefinitely.
Motion by Mr.. Daniel: That the
Mayor be authorized to take IN
matter of tornado insurance on
power plant building and that said
policy be taken out with local
Agent H. D. Larcade, Jr. Motion
duly seconded and carried.
&EZ
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
Continued from firstpage

shall be elected at said Primary
election two members from each
parish, and three members at large,
which shall constitute the new
committee for the Seventh Con-
%gressional District.
Be it resolved that each candi-
date offering. for the nomination,
for member of the Congressional
committee, shall give. in accord
anee with a resolution passed by
the State Central Committee, ne
notification Of his intention to be-
come a candidate to the Secretary
OF State, on or before twenty days
from this date.
Be it further resolved that this
Committee shall meet in Lake
Charles, La, on Wednesday, Sept.
10th, 1916, at IL O'Clock A. NJ. at
the Court House, for the purpose of
declaring the candidates eligible to
enter said Primary election.
There being no further business
the committee adjourned.
r. L. DEROUEN, Chairman Pro fem.
e. G. GAUTHIER, Secretary.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC

There seems to be some con-
fusion regarding the assessors Of
aee. Many are under the impress
sion that Mr.. A. Z. Andrus, asses
~sor-elect, Is the one to see regard,
no the assessments for the roll
nap being prepared for the collec-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
Respectfully submitted,
Sgd H. q. CALLAHAN,
City Clerk and Tax Col.

-
Upon motion duly seconded and
carried the report Of the City Clerk
and Tax Col. was received as read
and ordered filed.
Opelousas, La, July 4, 1916.
Hon. Mayor and Members Board Of
Aldermen, City of OpeIousas, La.
Gentlemen: I beg to report
that I have received from the list
to the Both of June, 1916, 7 pris-
oners to work out their fines on the
streets, to-wit: Total time worked
26 IA days. / have worked 10
squares of streets; hauled f25 wag-
on loads of dirt on streets; put in
4 new wooden street bridges;
buried 10 dead cats and 5 dogs;
sprinkled streets 4 days and 8
nights; swept the paved streets 3
times per week. The approximate
cost of the work done in each ward
for the month of June, 1916, is as
follows:
First Ward /. ........ ..s67. 90
Second ward $3.50
Third ward -. ..--..... 1915
Fourth Ward 1890. 1890. PATS
not atoc.nn
Upon motion duly seconded and
carried the report Of the Street
Com. was received as read and or
dered filed.
Statement of J. J. Perrodin, City
Treasurer, City of Opelousas, La,
1916:
DR..
June 1. 1916 To balance on
hand as per last reports22S49.50
July 8, 1916 To cash from
#. q. Callahan, C. C. & T.
=. .. ~ 1990.04
TTotal ........ .s24,83s.54
CIR.
June 1 to
July I, 1916 By sundry
warrants paid since last
report, as per warrants
hereto attached -. s20s29.f7
July 8. 1916 To banIance on
49,.
hand ...... $500. $4,000
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
Lax-Fos, a Mild, Efisctae Laxative q Liver Tonic
Does Not Gripe nor Disturb the Stomach.

In addition to other properties, Lax-Fos
contains Cascara in acceptable form, a
stimulating Laxative andTonic. Lax-Fos
acts effectively and does not grippe nor
disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids
digestion, arouses the liver and secretions
and restores the healthy functions. SOC.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
The Strong Withstand the Heat OF
Summer Better Than the Weak

: Old people who are feeble, and younger
people who are weak, will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depress-
ing heat of sumne by taking regularly
Groves Taste1ess Chill Tonic. 1t p~urifies
and enriches the blood and builds up
the whole system. soc.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

II5TE DeIHg no further business
md upon motion duly seconded and
carried the meeting was adjourned
subject to call.
e Z. LOEB, Bayor.
Attest H. q. CALLAHAN. city
Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

FOR SALE 9 heads of mules, 1 fine
family horse, I first class 4 year old
horse, ! road grader, in perfect con-
dition, s scoops, 1 lot heavy single
and double trees. For particulars
apply to
JNo. HIDALG0,
Opelousas, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
No. Isl

This 10 q prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHlLLS g. FEVER;
Five or six doses will break any case, aao
Il taken then az 4 tonic the Fever viii nos
,eturn. II acss on the liver better fnel
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. Sse
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR RENT a residence in the east
err part of this city on the street
leading to the race track, three
rooms, dining room, kitchen and
pantry, a large lot and a big barn.
Cheap. Apply at this office.
feb 26-tf
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-15

WANTED-AN energetic active man
to establish permanent business.
Whole or part time. Health and
Accident Insurance. Immediate
cash returns and future. Address
National Casuity Co. Detroit, Mich.