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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
TODAY BEGINS REGISTRATIONS
tcensInusd from Title Pass)

gin the registration Of all citizens oil
st. Landry. Under this registration
all heads Of families, male or female
white n colored, must register. The
head OF . family registers the whole
family. The ladies who r the heads
Of families register the same as the
men, but ladies residing with their
parents r registered by the parents.
Polls viii be opened all over the par.
ish at the usual voting precincts and
every n should go and register, 1t
Is their duty and their interest to do
SO. It Is a measure asked for by our
leaders. It Is deemed necessary for
the national safety.
"On Tuesday morning of the pres
emit week, eighty-four Of st. Landry's
young men left on the Southern Pa
cific for training camps. Up to now
it is reekoned that all together st.
Landry has over fifteen hundred
young men who have responded to the
call OF the flag. AS each week passes
by more and more are called. Many
are already at the front. These boys
must be taken care of, they must be
supplied with all necessary food,
clothing, arms and ammunition. Thi
thevgovernment is trying its utmost to
do but it needs the cooperation Of
everyone to carry out the huge task.
Not only is money needed but ma
terial of ever ykind. Our Transports
ton lines and factories Ire crowded
beyond their utmost capaiity. A
scarcity Of many stable products ex-
list. The only way to get the situation
effectively in hand is by cooperation,
by systematising, by placing in the
hands Of the government data neces-
sary for them to be able to make
available our different resources and
one of the measures most necessary
to get at this is the present registra-
ton.
whether or not there is a statu-
tory penalty for failure to register,
whether or not the registration viii
be used as a basis on which to dis
tribute food does not appear to US as
a proper view point from which to
respond to the call of the government
to register. From our point of view
it is all sufficient that the registration
is deemed necessary by the govern
ment. With US any measure that our
leaders deem necessary to protect our
boys over there o. in the camps, to
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27

supply them with the things needed
is reason enough and we can not pic
ture any man or woman worthy of the
name of American citizens who can
selfishly refuse to assist in carrying
out this necessary measure. Here at
home in peace and comfort to refuse
to assist in carrying out a measure
which will contribute to the safety
and comfort of the heroes who are
battling and dying for is is in our
opinion an unspeakable crime. A
thing that whether punishable or not
by statutory penalty should be punish
able by os~tracization Of the Stacker
who puts his selfishness above the
general good.
we are glad to hear from every
section of the parish a general report
that the people will turn out almost
to a man to register. Good old st.
Landry has gone over the top in
everything and we have not the
slightest doubt that in the registra-
ton the old parish will follow her
usual enviable record"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27

young men knowing that should this
AFFECT race conquer q Peace based on
hatred would result. They departed
happy and enthusiastic, strong I'm
their conviction and their hearts
filled with hopes, legitimate hope, for
they seek 1t in the sacred folds OF
the Stars and Stripes.
But, fathers OF family, IL for you
there is no question Of giving your
life, there is an imperious duty from
which you cant back out without
making yourselves responsible to God
and FOUR c~o-citizens for the lot OF the
Allied nations and you must help
these young ones who have gone.
and sacrifice 4 few cents TO give a
few sweets to those who. perhaps,
will never return! / say sacrifice q
few cents, that Is not exact. Your
government doesn't even ask you to
make the sacrifice, which would be
very light, but tells you through me
a remunerative interest on your
lend me a few cents. / beg you, but
lend them in a hurry; l will give you
money; !, big and rich Nation; I
guarantee it."
Then, ladies and gentlemen, how
can you refuse? Oh, / see, you say to
yourself / would like to do it but I
can't do it right away. Ladies and
gentlemen, the government seeing to
this tells you to subscribe and you
will pay in reasonable delay and In
a n possible to the most hum
BILE.
This terrible war is not a joke. It
is not the n we used to play at
when children. Oh, no, far from us
that thought; it is raj with all its
horrors; it Is the battle against the
Huns, more than barbarous warning
against US and, | add. who began this
war without rhyme or reason, but as
a tiger, to e blood flowing, wallow
in 1t, and with but n object, domi-
the weak?
oh, these bandits cry, "Woe to the
Conquered" But far from saying it
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
PRINCESS THEATRE
The clean sweet air in The Princess is as refreshing as the cool and
inviting ozone in the heart Of the pine weeds.
PoR TEE WEEK BEeINNINe MONDAY, JULY %
1.-THE Home Of Better Photopiays."
PROGRAM

MoNDAY-WIiam Fox presents Gladys BrockweI, with an all
star cast, in HER ONE MISTAKE q highly dramatic story
of the unWritten law. Also Charlie Chaplin, in THE
CURE a whirlwind comedy in two parts. Also, Pathe
News, news from France and everywhere. Admission, :, 10
and 20 cents.
TUEsDAY-Metro presents Francis <. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne, in tWTTH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH = a drama
of high life. The Moving Picture World says this picture
ranks one hundred per cent for entertainment value. Also,
Photograph. Admission, s, 10 and Is cents.
WEDNESDAY-Saec Pictures present Alice Brady, in her great
sensation, lat THE MERCY OF MEN, six parts. AS Vera
soureff, the Russian bride, Miss Brady attains the zenith Of
her career. This is d vivid photoplay drama Of the chaotic
days in Russia before the revolution. Also, Universal News.
Admission, 5, 10 and 20 cents.
THURsDAY-Adolph zukor presents Sessue Hayakawa, IN
ssHAsHIMURA TOGO the story Of the famous japanese
schoolboy in America. Adapted from Wallace Twins most
famous story. Don't let anything cause you to miss this one.
Also, Mutual Screen Telegram-the news reel with news from
everywhere. Admission, 5, 10 and Is cents.
FRIDAY-Vitagraph presents Harry Morey and beautiful Betty
Blythe, in TANGLED LIVES a powerful drama Of love
and the stern hand Of retribution, adapted from the famous
novel by James Oliver Curwood. Also, sennett's latest com
edy. Admission, s, 10 and 20 cents.
sATURDAY-Maurice Tourneur presents Marguerite Clark, in
.sPRUNELLA a quaint and charming love in = dutch gar
den, story of Pierrot who falls in love with Prunella, efopes
with her from her strict home where she lives, deserts her,
finds he cant live without her and returns to her old home
whittier after a few years she also comes. This IS one Of the
rare kind Of pictures that you cant afford to miss. On the
stage it held New York enthraned. On the screen, it will
startle and delight you. Also, Fox comedy. Added attrae-
ton. Mutt and Jeff. Admission, 5, 10 and 20 cents.
s-UNDAY-Paramount Pictures present Nine. Lima Cavalier, IN
CLOVES CONQUEST 4 adapted from Victorien Sardou's
famous novel, rGismonda.' If you cant go to the Metropoh-
tan Opera House in New York to hear Lena Gavalierl the next
hest thing IS ID. see the world famous prina donna in this
gripping story of the duchess who weds a pauper. Positively
i Of the biggest film sensations of the year, " says the Nov
ing Picture World. Also, Lloyd Comedy, Admission, 5 10
and 20 cents.
COMING NEXT WEEK-Monday, George Walsh, in Brave and
Bold William S. Hart, in Selfish Yates Friday, "One
Tbousand Dollars @. Henryts story, with Edward Earle.
COMING sooN-ssoyer the Top old Wives tor New and
Missing
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
IMPORTANT ROADS ARE
ESSENTIAL TO war
NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL Is
SUES LATE BULLETIN
Encourages Construction Such High.
ways az VIII Aid Nation in Win
ming the War

The national defense council has Is
sued IN important bulletin on road
construction and copies of this hulle.
tin are being sent out broadcast by the
defense councils of the various states.
The bulletin in question is numbered
48 and is entitled Road Constructor
Policies Urged by Defense Council, =
and reads in full as follows:
THE council of national defense has
transmitted to the state councils OF
defense a letter from the secretary Of
agriculture defining the attitude and
policies toward road construction and
maintenance OF the federal agencies
dealing with this problem. Fully re-
cognizing the vital military and eco
nomic Importance Of the highways OF
the country, the council has empha-
sized certain important policies set
forth therein and urged the state coun-
els to cooperate with the state high
way departments to the end that con-
sideration be given to the following
In connection with all road construc-
ton and maintenance:
ALI plans for road construction
and maintenance should be viewed in
the light OF wal conditions, and expen-
diture OF labor and material should be
directed only by those roads which are
OF prime Importance for economic and
military purposes.
a2-It is desirable to avoid offering
to the market issues Of bonds which
are not urgent from the point OF view
of aiding the nation in winning the
war.
3"-As far as practicable, importat
highways already constructed should
be maintained, and only those should
be constructed and completed which
are of vital Importance because of
their bearing on the war situation.
These may be summarized as follows:
"A-Those which are utilized or
will be utilized by the military estab-
Iishment.
"B-Those which carry considerable
volume of material and supplies es-
genital RI war industries.
.C-Those which have a bearing on
the production and distribution of food
supplies, connecting population and
shipping centers with surrounding ag
ricultural rea
DIT is especially desirable to use
wherever possible local road mater
ials in order to simplify the rail trans
p~ortation problem"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
JoNsE-MoRNHiNvEG

Married, last Tuesday afternoon, in
the parlors OF the St. Charles Hotel,
New Orleans, Mr.. M. C. Jones to Miss
Ethel Mornhinveg, Judge Landry Off
ciating. Following the ceremony the
couple left for San Antonio, Texas,
where the honeymoon will be spent
and later they will go to Denver, Col.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. John
Mornhinveg Of this city and numbers
her friends by the score. The Clarion
extends its congratulations to the hap
py pair.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
Mr.. OVERTON HAD
A FAIR AUDIENCE
ALEXANDRIA CANDIDATE SHOWS
He Is AN Orator


Hon. John Fl. ovrrton OF Alexan,
drta, candidate for United States
senator, Broussard succession, ar.
rived In Opelousas Friday of last
week to fill his pre-advertised speak,
ing engagement here.
The Overton meeting was held on
court square, the band pavilion be-
ing the speakers rostrum. Mr..
Overton was In fine form and plainly
showed that his reputation as an or
ator was well earned. He speaks
clearly, distinctly and an audience
catches every word he utters. The
audience which greeted him here
was not very large, as Opelousas au-
diences usually r judged, but he
was given respectful attention while
he presented his candidacy and, in
c~identally, paid his respects to his
opponents and particularly to the
New Orleans organization.
The speaker was introduced to
the assemblage by Mayor Halphen
and without further preliminaries
the Rapides man launched into his
grafton, telling the audience the
many eason why he should be the
party nominee for the seat left va
cant by Bob Broussard's death.
Following his address here, Mr..
Overton left for other parts to con
tinue his speaking tour.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
nrncH OFFICER SPEAKS
pATRioTIsM IN EvANoELlNE

.d,es and Gentlemen:
salute not only as an Ally but
Inn the bottom OF my heart, as .
-other, Lille and Vilaine being my
tive country, and as such, permit
! to address myself directly to the
,re uatriotism which characterizes
If race.
you know the sad hours through
bicb we are now going; / say we,
: although standing beneath ban
rs Of different colors, our thoughts
MIRAGE the same honest and pure
tneiDles and form but one, battling
eether under the same emblem, for
j sacred ideal. characterized by
. word, Slavery or Liberty"
Ladies and gentlemen, perhaps
II do not exactly understand the
tuation: but know this, that at this
our that / am speaking to you can
ous roar and the battle RACES ter
bly upon our heads and you men,
asponsible before God for the homes
has given you, are under the abb
nIute obligation of listening to me
cry attentively.
Do you wish, or not, to keep your
berties, or to become the servile
ayes of an abject race? Do you
sish to enter into an existence sim
Aar to that destroyed by your Illus
kious Lincoln? No, your hearts re-
lolt at tine idea of chains and whips
nd in community with mine your
bulls cry out Death rather. Yes, If
|ecessary, Death, made glorious on
he battlefield, v hidden by the
hadew of the combatants!
Fathers Of family, it's well! But
hat Death no n asks you. Mil
Ions of young and brave hearts
lave risen in one leap at the call Of
heir country so that you may be
bile to remain near your children as
efore, direct your homes, your work,
bur cultivation, and these brave
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
$17os.a5 17os.O5

WeLtate EhectNc o. LOT Jun -. 80. :. o491
2 l. s. be paid as soon $ funds are available
Moved by Smith and seconded by Rosenberg and carried, that the bill
f +. BodemuHer be deferred until the next regular meeting OF the Board,
nd . committee b appointed Il take u this natter commhtee-W =
Moved by smith and seconded by R. H. Jones,Jr, and carried, that the
nay9 moD ps ab II smsb o n Pu seeande : n ar9 scbo II Da y carried hat ~
clerk be instructed to post proceedings of the Board of Aldermen in three
Moved by smith seconded by Jones and carried, that the Mayor be
authorized to have pump house moved up to the light plant lot for the pr.
Moved BY smith, seconded bp schOonmaker and carried. that the May
e empowered with authority to take whatever steps necessary Commit
Moved by Smith, seconded by schoonmaker, that the following ordf
AN ORDNANCE No. II
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to contract a loan Of One thousand
La, for the purpose Of paying salaries and other general er
excess Of the towns revenues, owe and above the necessary, usual and
Section BE it ordained by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
a n0wa q q Me- Melville sn1s,,ss That e. dtbe yi nsos 8 the l pressing n NECESSITY i fer, g sufficient tafas mt
come due and ae sufficiently paid to the said municipality, thai the Mayor
chants and Farmers Bank Of Melville the sum Of One Thousand 100000 O)
on behalf Of the Town Of Melville a promissory note in favor Of said bank.
maturity until paid, and to contain other usual clauses.
Section 2 BE ct T further fm 1g.o ordained ned ETC.. That at u nt order to =. : ere .s.., the BE-
hereby dedicated attributed and set apart al Of the excess revenues Of
utory charges Of said municipality such excess being Is e. budget Of the
sedicalior. the sum of Gs1ss5sD one Thousand Three Hundred and
~" s scn smRa + I'M f,rf har ordsined etc. That for good and sufficient
cause this ordnance shall take effect mmsdiatdy after its passage.
Tsas-snhn, sehoonnatsf. R0ssnOsrs q e9Sg,s and / Jones aSos say s.zs,
Atest-R. H. JONES. JR, Clerk
A RESOLUTION
OPENING sas,u Up the Streets r. ct - and Alleys 7 ; in n the eo Town : Ct Melville MELVILLE. ], i. 49,. ],
Melville, in regular session convened, That all streets aud alleys which
abuting thereto, or which we're otherwise closed without permit, are here.
y o saeFan opened gp as f so4h Is ne paese mt 'r9 Thst are fba A[s sso98aon as rga1 .
INTO effect. from and after its pronunciation. according to law.
Yeas-smth, Rosenberg. Caps. schocnmaker. Jones Nays-None.
Ahest-R. H. JONES, 1R. cIerk.
10 now adjourn.
Attest Il H. JONES, JR, CLERK
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27

with the magnanimity of Caesar, they
yell it with hatred and rage, which
overflow from all the pores Of that
nation, born to rob the small, pillage
those who possess, assassinate the
women and childres. lie again and
always, wee IN ruins.
Here, valiant people, rise up, be
conscious of your duty, open liberal
your purse; what will your dollars
serve you If in time your house is
ransacked, your field pillaged, your
wife maltreated and then assassinat-
ed, your children destroyed and you
or dead or a slave?
You smile perhaps and you find
my words exaggerated because Amer
lea is far from the theatre of hostiI-
tiles. People, take care, your judg.
ment would be in grave error and
very ~audacious. No one knows what
tomorrow will be and, If through
me, you are told to lend your money
economic, be careful of useless lib
eralities. it is not for the pleasure
OF worrying your homes. people, be-
lieye me.
We want you life to be quiet as
soon as possible; we want to see
$50.
things return to their noraml state
and especially do we want to see
that our boys return c%onauerors as
soon as possible to their homes.
To that end, ladies and gentlemen,
your little subscription si1icited from
you will contribute. know it and
/ come here to compliment you. A
sacred union has made you rush up
to the first appeal; you have made a
magnificent effort of your own free
will, guided by the same impulse of
mind; the amount actually subscrib-
ed is an accomplished fact to your
honor and the country is rgateful to
you and by my voice thanks you. But
permit me to ask you to make just
one more little effort, perhaps the
last. and / know it, I see it, you who
listen to me are in q few moments
going to complete the work SO well
begun.
Know it well. your contribution, as
small as it may be, will be most vel
come; your dear children will reap
directly the benefits. 1t is for them
alone that it is requested and, who
knows, If the little medicinal drop or
the warm quilt, or the steel helmet
which they wear viii not have con-
tributed to save some day the life of
your child?
Therefore, my dear friends, the
time for action has come, 10 that in
the very near future the banner of
liberty and our conquered rights to
live may float again maiestically, as
a living defiance to those criminal
people who have created such dis
order and desolation.
My honored collaboration, Mr.. VIM
j.. Formento, OF New Orleans, al
though cripple, has come way here
by his presence that no consideration
in all this heat and dust. to show you
of exemption can be admitted to pre-
vent you from doing your duty and
by that fact alone to prove to each
one OF you that with a strong viii and
energy, big or little. strong or weak,
can help the country-The Vile
Platte Gazette.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
(OFFICIAL)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MELVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Melville, La, July !, 1918.
The Board of Aldermen met in regular session. Present.. H. Lyons
layer, presiding; Aldermen Gus Rosenberg, r. W. Schoonmaker, w. T.
mmh, Thomas Caps, R. H. Jones, Jr.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved as
BAD. The following reports we're read and approved and ordered filed:
REPORT OF MARSHAL Q. E. HAMILTON FOR JUNE, 1918
pan Williams ~. ...... $780, ~. .......fined $3.50; cost $1OO
REPORT OF W. J. coFFREE FOR JUNE, 1918
&T services heeLe ...... $3.50. ....... .......... ........ S12S6S
Tor materials collected 80. 4. 49,. -. ..... ..... S89
Total ..... $3.50. -. ..,..... .......... ....... $13757
REPORT OF R. +. JONES. JR, FOR JUNE 1918
lot any.
REPORT OF ]. W. HEAP, TREASURER, FOR JUNE, 1918
ume A. 1918, balance in bank 5000. ....4.... $500. 1851 8
iced from w. j. Conree ..... ..... 1887
ouchers paid, 1898, 1916 to 1886, inc. g.. 49,. $530s7
Val in gen. fund ....... ........... $12594
Nal in imp. fund ...... 44745
al in M. e. L. S. fund ~. ........ ....... 1858
al in S. E. L. tax fund ...... ........... 46110
aL in sundry acct.... 1890. .4...... /. 468
&al in street and bdge. fund ...............a 21O5
JAIL In petty cash account -. $500. ~. 50
AL in bank +. 49,. ...... 117S18
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
CARD or THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends and
neighbors who stood so nobly by US
during the illness and death Of our
wife and mother. WI can lever for
get theis kind ministrations to her
and each and every one will always
hold a warm place IN cur hearts.
+ q. DEVILLEERs AND FAMILY
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
FOR SALE

At a bargain on account of making
changes. One 5O-horse power boil
er and one 25-horse power center
crank Erie City Engine with two
driving pulleys, suitable for driving
irrigation pumps or any other pur-
pose.
For particulars apply to
j. ". BAILEY.
| fuly6-4t Washington, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27
CRY OR N 4 o
ERTY FOR SALE CHEAP

If You want to buy or sell
improved or unimproved city
or country property, write
TO me or come to see me. /
can buy or sell for you on rea-
sonable cash or credit terms.
GUS E. DUPRE,
Opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-27

FOR sALE-2oo bushels Of first
class corn. Apply to
ALBERT MOURET.
iun-29-tf 0pelousas, La.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-19
GERMANTOWN HIGH BOYS
WIN SCHOOL LETTERS

With the athletic season over. the
awarding of letters is being given at
tention at the Germantown High School.
The four major sports for which the
C will be given are baseball, basket
ball, track and tennis.
Second honors will also be distributed.
these going to members who have not
participated in enough contests to war
rant the varsity letter. Numerals will
be awarded to freshmen and for inter-
sectional championship games
The following youths will be proposed
to the athletic committee for laurels by
the various coaches:
Baseball-Birkly, Gibson, johnson,
Martin. Reichling.. McCool, f. Kulp, n.
kulp, Dieterle Hobson. Wetherstine and
Ash. Third honors, freshmen-Buf1er
Collard, Daniel. De witt. Faber: Foster.
o. Roth and Whitney. Third honors.
sectional champions--F. r. Paris,
Keast, Halberstake. w. Taylor, Brooks.
Kimball. Sheehan, II. Taylor, Waters
and Weikel
Track--Ludascher Stokes, Marshall.
Mills. Lamb, Mcclure, Butler, Brooks
and 1mbesi. Second honors--De Witt.
Detwiler, Tomkins, Boyd, Keast, Cub
berly and Beatty.
Observation-Disclosures Sergeson. Acting
Captain Birkby. .Captain-elect Detwiler.
Lorenz. Second honors (second team
-TuIl, Matt. Ash, West, Bodle, Stevens.
Anthony. Third honors. senior sectional
champions. q 4--White. Barrett, Ward,
Reid. Station, kurtz, Bossert and Young.
Third honors, junior sectional cham
pions, G Adams Philler. Lawder,
Lichtenberg, Royle and Newell