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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
OUR OLD FRIEND ONCE AGAIN

Our old friend. Hon. Robert r. Broussard,
Junior senator from Louisiana, is once more 10
the minds Of politicians. Senator Broussard
would undoubtedly want to go to the national
Democratic convention in ST. Louis. but the
Democrats of Louisiana, from newspaper ex-
pressions, are unaIterably opposed to such a
move. Even in Iberia, Mr.. Broussard's home,
the Democrats are against sending Mr.. Brous-
sard to st. Louis, the Iberia delegation being
instructed to refuse him admission IN the house
of delegates.
Many of the ~staunchest Democratic neWspa-
pers, numbered among the most influential IN
the state, have started ~agitating the movement
to have the Progressive convention, which con-
venes in New Orleans on Monday May 18th, to
select Mr.. Broussard as a delegate to tae Chi
cago convention; he is urged as delegate from
the third district.
Mr.. Broussard has made himself popular with
d large number of Louisianians, but On the other
hand he has aroused the anger of a large NUM-
her by his famous attack OF Senator Ransdeli in
Congress. Many of his staunchest and most ar
dent supporters are awaiting his election with
a stilleto and there is no doubt that the junior
senator from Louisiana has placed himself in
a peculiar position during the recent guberna-
torial campaign.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
THE NEW LEGISLATURE

The Louisiana Legislature which was sworn
II III Monday noon, although composed q 2 Vast
majority Of new members, promises TO accom-
plish much, If the spirit Of co-operation ahlohs
tre members continues during the four years q
ne pleasant administration.
Speaker Hewitt Bouanchaud made q rlnsi's
anneal IL behalf of cooperation, pointing ons
that factional differences should not pc declnea
Il No legislature and that the legislators were
he servants ii the people who should go 1he
bidding Of the people.
The Progressive members have slgnliieu lheil
intention Of assisting Gov-elect Pleasant and nus
leaders in enaeting the necessary reform laws
which have been asked by the country voters
especially.
Among the reforms proposed is the placing o.
All officers oh d salary basis; naturally TINS
measure will be opposed by many, who are now
making more money than they would under the
proposed law. But the people Of louisiana de-
mand that sheriffs and clerks Of court should be
placed on the salary basis and the legislature y
bound 10 adhere To its campaign promise 70 the
men who turned out the votes and the men who
fill up the Golfers of the state treasury.
M&
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13

drainage tax, 10 certain people, the very ones
who suffered mostly. they would run him on
the premises and defy him to return.
me taxpayers of the Pl%aquenline Dralnag
District have been striving TO arrive at tne Des'
possible plan BY which the district could 3
effectively and thoroughly drained; il Is sad m
deed that it is impossible to come to some I'M
derstanding right away, as the longer the cues
ton remains in the balance the more none
will the farmers of that section Of fae parish
lose on account Of the condition Of affairs.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND

Tensas Gazette On last Wednesday President
wilson appointed ex-senator J. r. Thornton a
member Of the beard Of ordnance and fortiflca-.
tons As soon as the appointment was received
~ the senate, that body confirmed him III open
session, a proceeding most unprecedented The
appointment and confirmation Of Senator Thorn
ton showed that the senator made 3 deep inn
preston on the members of the senate during
his short term as a member Of that body. Sey-
enty senators signed a petition to the president
asking for the appointment Of Senator Thornton.
We congratulate the senator on his appoint
ment and congratulate Louisiana on being the
mother of such d distinguished son.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
Al SERIOUS QUESTION

We believe that if the legislature passes a
rigid primary law a very serious blunder will be
made.
The people of Louisiana of nature are Demo-
Gratis; there are but few Republicans, only q suf-l
1cient number to insure the filling Of Federal
offices, whenever d Republican president is
elected.
themselves as independents : and who voted
for John M. Parker are alegislated against" the
Democratic party, through folly will create a
Republican party in Louisiana destined to de-
velop strength at each election and It will not
be long before the parties will be about
evenly divided.
There Isl only one congressional district in this
state which is not Democratic. Just as sure as
the legislature adopts a rigid primary law, Just
ID sure will the seventh congressional district
elect q acknowledgements to Congress.
The representatives and senator's from this
district owe it to their constituents to
vote against a measure which will make Acadia,
Eyangeline, Jeff Davis and ST. Landry Repub-
lican.
North Louisiana, if our memory serve US cor
reel, were leaders ia the populist move of 1896;
il was those very ones who are clamoring for
such rigid primary laws, who bolted the Demo
cratic party and launched the Populist move
ment and it was Central and Southern Louis
lana which stood firm to Democracy. And there
were no laws passed to l~egislate those staunch
Democrats of North Louisiana out Of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Progressive movement IN Louisiana Is
similar in many respects to the Populist move
III line COS, and as there are only two national
parties since it is conceded BY all that the Pro
g~ressiyes and Republicans will relnarry AT the
Chicago conventions on June 9TH, those voters
who refused to cast their ballot in favor OF the
Democratic nominees will be forced into tbs
Republican party.
There is no paper which Is more sincere u
fts belief Of Democracy than the Glarion; YET
We are not prejudiced and bear no malice against
those Democrats who voted for NE. Parker n
she belief that lie was The best fitted aspirant.
aone thing sure the Clarion will protest mos
vigorously against allowing the legislature &
put this garish into tile Republican party.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13

s a.oh;h;.;on ca.sa aroos
'ous9 -sma.na q ho,;o,,;no
o0'su - a. anaatast
s''as u 49, 4 50 s.aao
r. - oha;oa
has caused us % open our eyes g g fses,
er's predlction ana tnere = no oeuDs ehae many
others VINO take interest," Y seaee p0lisios iase
their eyes open, also,
80.
Convention we are unable 70 pass Judgnaent
upon the behavior Of those pencil pusnefs VINO
took il Baton Rouge last week. we are SAFE g
say tnat there motto was not quite az strong az
aMost Of our fortunes tonight shall be-drunk
Is bed
-
It is peculiar how those three Galcasieu can
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
PROSPERITY AND TICK DON'T NIX

Monroe News-star: It Is well known that III
engage Id the rearing OF cattle under the most
be eradieated before the Industry can be de-
veioped properly, however. Throughout GER
tain portions % Louisiana earnest efforts are
being made TO get rid Of this blood-sucking. dis
ease germ carrying insect. Serious effort Co got
rid 81 It has been made ii several north Louis
lana parishes, though some parishes have not
manifested any interest ii this important mat
TER. We're this section intirely cleared of the
cattle tick, stock raising would become one Of
It's most profitable industries. Here IS occa-
sion tor the progressive business men ID GET
together and inaugurate d tick destroying cam
paign that would mean much to them ii the
prosperity promoting line, it seems to us.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
AIN OBJECT LESSON

Gould an argument in favor ct drainage be
better exatnplihed than BIZ the water which
destroyed several thousand dollars worth 81
crops ii The low lands of St. Landry last week.
There was enough damage done g corn and
cotton crops ii certain localities, especially in
Mallet and Plaquenine 10 pay ter tie lax, which
the property owners Of those sections have been.
considering for some time.
Along the famous Mallet bayou there was.
enough damage wrought e the growing erep to
drAage out the entire stream, and yet, # per-
chance one would 90 and shout ii favor % q
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
A GRACIOUS ACT


The taxpayers Of Alexandria recently showed
their spirit Of fair play towards the colored
population and overwhelmingly voted bonds for
the erection Of a twenty-thousand dollar negro
school.
Every city 10 Louisiana could well profit from
the example set by Alexandria; more interest
should be taken by the general public in bet
tering the condition OF the negro, morally and
intellectually. They pay taxes, just like the
whites do, and whenever they do vote, generally
cast their ballot in favor Of the measure advo-
Gated by the white citizens. There is certainly
no reason why thA white taxpayers should not
assist in the building OF colored.
Alexandria has done a gracious act and has
set an example to the entire South; ii viii not
De long, however, before other progressive cit
les will be following IN the footsteps of the CEN
tral Louisiana metropolis.
Here is what the Lake Charles Ar1erican-press
has to say on the same subject;
Many matters Of more or less Importance
claimed the attention Of the people Of Louis-
lana this week, but nothing more significant
".
20 the state appeared than tile voting Of bonds
g build q fwcnty-fhousand dollar school for
colored children BY the taxpayers and citizens
@ alexandria. The vote, too, showed ! ras1
sentiment Tor better training for colored es,;r-
dfen behind il, for the vote was moi rr1,deinorv
given. Both in number of votes and a,raa,,nt
e property, the proportion was over six to one
~ favor Of the proposition.
y mas not been so many years. SINCE tfia, ma
ponderance of sentiment ID the south ii ear,-
efal, and louisiana in particular. seemed IS Ia
lha1 me negro should not be educated 1t ain:
tnas education made him worthless ana trieina
ana gave aim criminal instincts. and fhaf fbe
pest plan for the safety Of the eonraaritu -
well as for bis Individual happiness was ID
leave him IN ignorance. Il was hard for the
school authorities to obtain any support for Tie
negro schools at all, and If school funds were
short, the negro schools were the FIRST victims.
We can see how this view was due to the negro
politicians. with a little imperfect education, and
the p~reiudices they aroused.
Under this sort Of opposition, the eolores
citizens were patient and perseyering. They
took what tsley could set from the reluctant
school boards and added 70 Il from their owl
meager store. They helped To build and I'M
prove their own buildings. Their clergy ane
teachers modified the system Of instructor
il order to give their children as praeIica
a. education as possible, ana they have &c.
e~ordingly gained ground u public favor an.
in The actual value they have extracted from
their insufficient school facilities.
Tie Ameriean-Press regards the example Sc
bg The people VI Alexandria IS ! commend
able one e the state and one thai every com.
nlunity should profit BY i. The eolored peopl.
gre much better supported now than 1t AMI
tiife n the past generation, but their building.
are poor, ansanitary and lily ventilated; ii man,
places mere shacks.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13
SUCCESSION SALE
ESTATE OF ". b. PIGFORD
No. ., Probate Docket, St. Lam
dry Parish, La.

4&EN4EEEEMA
BY virtue Of an order Of the Hon.
CRADLE the Sixteenth judicial Disc
trict Court of Louisiana, in and for
the Parish of ST. Landry, signed by
B. Fl. Pavy, Judge Of said Court, and
in pursuance Of a commission to me
directed. there will be sold at pub
lie auction, to the last and highest
bidder, by the undersigned admin
istratrix. orany duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the principal front door
of the courthouse at Opelousas, La,
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1916,
at II o'clock A. Nc, the following de-
scrihed property, to-wit:
Four certain lots or parcels Of
land with buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in the All.
Baceioehi Add. to the town of Eu-
nice, st. Landry Parish, La, and
being lots Nos. 9-I0-H and ~ of Blk.
of said addition, each Of said lots
having q frontage Of fifty feet upon
Third Street By depth Of 1873 feet
running west between parallel
lines to a public alley % shown biz
said map.
TERMS. Cash.
MRS EMMA NJ. LOTT.
may6-6 Administrators.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13

FOR sALEAI q bargain. The best
located Modern Ginnery id st- Lam
dry on n. 3. D. near depot, consist
ing Of four Gin Stands, with plenty
Boiler power, Press, Condenser and
everything III eompleIe running or
der. Also One large Building built
for anIee Plant. and two Deep
Wells, with inexhauslible supply
of Water. For particulars apply ID;
j. ~. BAILEY, ST.. Washington,
La. may CIT
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-05-13

opelousas was undoubtedly the Hveliest town.
in the state on last Saturday night-you know
wherever the lawyers meet there is a lively
time in store.
Evening star., 1916-09-20
SEEN IN THE WASHINGTON SHOPS.

If one does what fashion authorities
bid-and who dare defy them?-she
will wear. during the first days of au-
tumn, a smart one-piece frock of serge,
satin or duvetyn, with stole or shoul-
der cape for protection and chic. The
shops are showing many excellent ex-
amples of this type of frock. While
there is no radical change in the sill
houette. they are characterized by de-
tails that are pleasantly new.
The frock in the sketch is one of the
latest models seen in a local shop. 1t
is of purple duvetyn, soft smoke
shade, trimmed with sealskin. Made
snugly, it's fullness held in at natu-
raj waist line by sash of the mate
rial and buttoned in the front with
sealskin buttons. Its smartness lies in
the trimming. The collar is Moyen age
in effect, of sealskin, and there are
long, tight sleeves that flare at the
wrist Another feature of the frock
is the huge patch pockets. put on
slantwise and trimmed with sealskin.
A frock for more formal afternoon oc-
ca sions is a blue satin and georgette
crepe. There is a moderately wide un-
der skirt of satin, over which is draped
a tunic of georgette crepe with two
Evening star., 1916-09-20
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright, 1916, by T. W. Burgess.)
Peter Makes a Great Discov-
cry.


Peter Rabbit sat in his favorite spot
in the dear Old Brier Patch wholly out
of sorts. 1t was a clear, cool. beau
tiful autumn day, just such day as
makes you tingle all over with good
feeling and high spirits. But Peter
didn't tiTsle. No, sir, he didn't tingle
single wee bit as he sat there in the
dear Old Brier Patch. He had tingled
early that morning. but he didn't tin
gle now. All the joy and brightness
had gone out of the beautiful day for
Peter. The fact is Peters feelings
were hurt. That is what was the mat
ter, his feelings were hurt.
'Loafer.' mumbled Peter to himself
They called me a loafer. Well, per-
haps, l am, but why shouldn't / loaf
if I haven't anything to do? What
harm is there in Ioafing when you
have no work to do. I'd like to know. :.
Striped Chipmunk called me loafer,
Chatterer the Red Squirrel called me
loafer. Happy Jack called me a loafer.
Jerry Muskrat called me loafer and
even little Danny Meadow Mouse
called me loafer 1t wasn't so much
the name as the way in which they
said it. 1t seemed to me that they
sort of despised me just because I
wasn't working. If they have to
work, and l suppose they do, it is all
right. but l don't have to. and as long
Evening star., 1916-09-20
Good Books Right From the Press

As fast as good books published the Book
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sparkling conversation, charm
Illustrated: S135.
THE GIRL PHILIPPA, by Robert W. Chambers. Girl
Philppa a of
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service systems of England, France
outwit w
terry. adventure romance and peris; 80 pictures
Franck Craig: S1.4O.
THE UNSPEAKABLE PERK, by Samuel Hopkins Adams.
Combines the
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Illustrated,
TISH, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Tish is
spinster literature. adventures
in a book a thousand atedi in color
THE CHIEF LEGATEE. by Anna Katharine Oneo
her best. and its brilliant detective
the exacting admirers of
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THE SIX-POINTED CROSS, by John Roland author of
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Evening star., 1916-09-20

private little paths through the bram-
bles of the Old Brier Patch.
haven't any work to do" thought
ne. ihere is no sense in working un-
less one has to. and / don't have to.
why shouldn't loaf all pleasee"
he continued to stare down the pri-
fase thaf i,ttis s1 path; dl Presently he noticed
across the private little path. Every
time he hoped along that particular
h.aie h patch he had to hop over those
brambles, all because he had been too
lazy TO cut them out.
NO, SIR, there isn't thing for me to
90. said he again. and then with g
funny fu ny feeling of guilt looked around
& 70 see Ell II q. any one had overheard him
fooiish little head that there was work
for him to do. and had been for long
I'm t,me, e. he e, simply had been too lazy. to
across the little path in front of him
should nave been cut out long ago.
Some time he might have to use that
little path in hurry, and one of those
sly brambles might trip him up. Pet er
continued to stare down the little path
for q few minutes longer Then he
got up and stretched.
Seeing that every one else seems to
be working. may as well do little
myself" said he. "I'n just cut those
brambles out and get this path clear"
50 Peter vent to work cutting out
those sly bramlbes which had crept
across his private little path. There
were more of them than he had
thought for. When he had cleared
that little path he went to another in
which he remembered that the same
thing had happened. Now Peter has
many little paths through the dear Old
Brier Patch. and most of them had
been sadly neglected during the sum-
mer. Only those little Mrs. Peter used
had been kept clear and open. AS
soon as he had one path clear Peter
went to work on another Presently
he had forgotten all about his hurt
feelings. 1t was surprising how fast
time flew. Once ,ncrc the day was
bright and beautiful. Peter had made
q great discovery. He had discovered
that one never is happy as when
busy. He was no longer loafer.
Evening star., 1916-09-20
THE DAILY MENU.

BREAKFAST
Baked Apples Cereal
Bacon and Eggs
Hot Rolls Coffee or Cocoa
LUNCHEON
Cold Ham Fruit Salad
Potato Chips
Cake Coffee
DINNER
Bean Soup Toasted Waters
Cold Sliced Corned Beef
Creamed Potatoes
Baked Stuffed Tomatoes
Cucumber Salad Cheese Fingers
Apple Pie Coffee
Evening star., 1916-09-20
SPLENDID Pictures in the
September Sale, and
Splendid Savings to
AllWho Participate.

Pictures to please all tastes and meet the deco
rative requirements of every home.
Pictures are to the walls what floor coverings
are to floors; the dress the final touch of harmony
and beauty that can be added. That is what they
should be, and that is what they when chosen
with discretion and used with
The Pictures we offer in September sale
are of quality so far as artstcness goes, that will
not deteriorate, and consequently the September
sale prices, which much lower than the regu
lar, much more exceptional than in ordinary
picture sale.
Genuine Oil Paintings at $3.50 and So each.
Each Painting is from the brush of well
known artist, and every subject is beautiful and
executed with care. They are framed in plain
gilt, some in shadow-box effect sizes 8xIo, 6xI2
and oxI6 inches.
Sepia Portraits and Landscapes, $1.25 each.
They all in oval shape, with dull gold finish
frames; size I6x2o inches
Sepia Prints, $1.5O each.
Subjects world famous oles-Forum, Colos-
scum, Sir Gallahad and Hope; incosed in deep
dull gold frames of plain pattern.
These Pictures very specially priced.
Evening star., 1916-09-20

as I don't have to, why should they
work. should think they would
envy me. It's a great deal nicer just
to sit around or play"
Then a new thought struck Peter
There was no fun in playing all alone
No, sir. there was no fun in playing
all alone. He wanted some one to
play with. and that was just why he
had started out that morning to call
on his neigh bors, only to find them
all so busy. Now it suddenly came
over him that each had been working
all alone and each had seemed per-
fectly happy. Could it be that they
found happiness in their work? Peter
stared thoughtfully down one of his
Evening star., 1916-09-20

bands of moieskin to make it flare. The
bodice is of georgette, finished with
cape collar. cut into a deep point at the
back with a long silk tassel to dangle
below the waist line. Long satin sleeves
were covered with georgette crepe and
trimmed with mo1eskin.
After the first fall frock comes the fall
suit, with 1t attendant perplexities as to
length and material. The shops this sea-
son offer a wider selection than ever be-
fore. They favor materials with a soft
finish. such as duvetyn, wool. velour and
jersey. OF course. there are the tailored
serge suits always chosen when in doubt
or for more formal wear satin suits are
fashionable. AS to length, most of the
suits are. bit longer without as much
fare about the hips as last season. The
modish feature of fall suits is the lavish
use of fur trimmings. There are collars.
patch pockets and cuffs all of peltry.
One garment shows fetching collar
Of sealskin. The rest of the suit is Of
midnight blue duvetyn, made with a
faring peplum to a rather elongated
Evening star., 1916-09-20
Royal Buckwheat Cakes.

This is the most delicious of all the
griddle cakes: Two cups pure buck
wheat -four. one cup wheat -four. two
tablespoonfuls baking powder, half
teaspoonful salt all sifted well to-
gether. Mix with sweet milk into a
thin batter and bake at once on hot
griddle.
Evening star., 1916-09-20
Rice Griddle Cakes.

Two cups cold boiled rice. one pint
-four, one teaspoonful sugar one-half
teaspoonful salt one and one-half tea
spoonfuls baking powder. one egg. a
little over cup of milk, sift together
salt, sugar, flour and baking powder,
add rice. free from Jumps. diluted with
beaten egg and milk. Mix into a smooth
batter Have griddle well heated. Bake
nice brown, not too thick, serve with
ma Dle sirup
Evening star., 1916-09-20
Sour Milk Griddle Cakes.

Put into bowl one cup sour milk, and
one cup sifted flour (one-third of this
cup. may be entire wheat, fine cornmeal
or rye meaD. Before mixing sift on
the -four one teaspoonful each of salt
and soda. then add one beaten egg and
one tablespoonful of melted butter
Beat well. cook on a hot griddle Flours
and meals vary. so if the first cake is
not right add more -four or moisture
Evening star., 1916-09-20
Hominy Griddle Cakes.

To one pint warm boiled hominy. add
one pint milk or water, one pint flour.
3eat two eggs and stir into the batter
with a little salt, fry as any other
Sriddle cake. They are delicious