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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-11

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Eraste ]. Smith, road work, 5 ward .......... ............... 5o75
Louis Joubert, J, road work, 5 wd 525O
Fred. Robert repg. bridges, S wd -
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- 60. WOS
80, aI Ut
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zoo
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Emile Vidrine, road work, 5 Wd Observation-Disclosures. ....... 1875
John vidrine road work < wd 80
Iaudius vidrina road work < wd -
Yves VIdrine, road work, 5 wd s.. fa
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walter svyegre road YORK ( wd "a
Nolan SyNesre. road work. 5 wd 49,. . ar
Sam Fontonct road worr < MI -
roh,,a $500 - -. -" 10
' oo' iu "o7o 1870. .'.''.. 1880. 125
Ferdinand Fontenot road work., 5 Wd -. So. -. ........... Its
IAdraste Jane road work. 5 wd 49,. -. $500. 15
Frank Thomas road work. S wd ..... az
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-. - - 49, 1900: .:.:: 20
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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-11

On motion OF Mr.. Daley
The committee on claims resolved
itself into regular session of Police
Jury.
Dr.. Payy in the chair.
The committee on claims report
ed through Chairman Dejean that
they had examined claims as above
detailed and found same correct.
On motion of Mr.. Beaugh-
The report of committee was ac-
cepted and committee discharged.
Motion by Mr.. Lanclos-
Resolved. that Mr.. r.. M. Hollier.
parish surveyor, be and he is hereby
instructed to visit the third ward and
take levels through the lands Of
Adam Lalande, C.. c. Meyer ct ais.
along the Pecanniere Roads, and as
certain If the water from said public
roads is being diverted contrary to
its natural course; and,
Resolved further, that he visit the
public read left open by Mrs. L. G.
Devflliers by request Of the Police
Jurors of the third ward and ascer-
tain il same is on the line between
Mrs. L. c. Deyilliers and property of
Mrs. Sarrazin and further ascertain
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-11


To prohibit vagrancy within the
limits Of the Parish of st. Ian
dry under the authority granted
by Act EOS of the Acts of the
General Assembly Of the State
of Louisiana for the year 1908,
defining what shall constitute
vagrancy and declaring certain
persons Migrants and fixing the
penalties for the violation of
this ordinance and providing for
the mode of trial of the violators
thereof.
Be it Ordained, by the Police Jury
of the Parish of st. Landry, that all
vagrancy within the %parochia1 limits
of the Parish of st. Landry is here
by declared to be a menace to the
peace and prosperity of said parish
and is hereby prohibited.
Be 1t further Ordained, etc.. That
the following persons are hereby de-
to be Migrants within the
meaning of this ordinance and pun
as such under the prcvis-
.ons hereof and in the manner here
provided. viz: All persons who
lot having visible means to maintain
themselves who live without en-
'loyment; all proprietors, employee
n hireling of any place where gambl-
ng for money or the representative
+ money is permitted or carried on
revenue, whether said revenue |
le collected directly or indirectly or |
y the hour or by what is commonly
allied cut" or rake-off; all persons
wandering abroad and lodging in gro
cries, taverns, gambling places,
eer houses. bar-rooms, market pla.
es, sheds, barns out houses, pump
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
"MAKE GOOD" WITH CHILDREN
eehenie Of Life That ls q Beautiful
Thing for Both Parents and
Offspring.

From year to year we find every.
where a constantly growing apprecia-
tion by parents Of their responsibility.
II is not the kind Of a responsibility
really that puts blue specs on life and
blurs the distant road, but is the kind
Of responsibility that makes q father
want the cOmpanionshlp Of his son and
the mother the condolences Of her
daughter. The parent knows 1t cannot
have these things without getting and
holding, truly earning, the child's re-
spect.
A man of affairs, the father Of three
boys, told me Just a few days ago of
certain things he had to do that just
then he did not feel that he could
spare the time nor the money to do.
But he said, "Tve got TO make good
with my boys"
Making good" with your children is
about as good a thing as any parent
can do. 1t means keeping a grip on
your temper, discretion in your speech
and sunshine In your heart. And that
is scheme of life good for you both.
--Woman's World - .-.-..-s
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
To the Teachers Of Taney County:

The Southwest Teachers Meeting which postponed October
the flenz for December and Z Attendance
this meeting will each teacher inspiration and fm grip his
her work for the the school The school laws the
teacher the time that school is vacated for this meeting.
The Springfield meeting take the place fall County
Association and have important bring before the
teachers relative Group meetings be held throughout the county
ing December therefore consider and important that each
teacher be present Thursday night the first roll group
ug that have mentioned be conducted largely by the State Teachers
Association and calculated better rural cnoo
for better schools and higher for teachers So is essential that
teacher behind and push with all his might and the attendance
the Springfield meeting should be the first big step toward the the
Group Meetings the called ST. Louis this week
a conference pertaining these group meetings
The has taught great lesson and that is the necessity Of pulling
together order accomplish things worth while Now the smoke
battle clearing let faces straight toward full duty the
important work helping make the rural schools
should and OF right ought 10 be.
Trusting tina, will you Springfield December g.,
am very truly yours
JOHN BENNETT,
County Superintendent.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
COngressman.eIeCt Hays

We are in receipt Of letter from
Judge Edw. D. Hays, Congressman,
elect from this district, who won in the
recent election over the present en-.
cumbent, Joseph J. Russell, stating his
appreciation Of the warm support Of
Taney County, and indeed the whole
west side oi the district in bringing
about the result. Judge Hays reiter
ates his intention Of representing all
the people CT his district TO the best of
his ability, and fulfilling the faith Of
his supporters. He also wishes, ard
expects to get in touch with the var.
ious parts OF his district, and study
their needs. We feel sure that Judge
Hays goes to Congress with the very
best wishes Of his constituents, and
that we will be we'll and ably repre-.
sented in the next Congress.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
kHeeI Before France

The whines Of the Germans are, as
usual, addressed to President Wilson.
DR., Solf complains that if the armistice
terms are enforced the people Of Ger
many will go hungry. He we'll knows
that plea for the non.eniorcement Of
those terms for such areason would fall
upon deaf cars in England and France,
where the people know at first hand Of
the treatment accorded the civilian
population Of France and Belgium
during the past four years. Such mat
tiers had much better be left to the
English and French for settlement
rather than to an individual who has
never been nearer than 5000 miles TO
the war zone.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
THOSE OPEN WINDOW CRANKS
Writer Gives II as His Opinion That
They Are Actuated Solely by
SeIhshness.

One Of the most pronounced NUS
ances with which seasoned travellers on
railroad trains have to contend Is the
"open-wiEdow crank" This fellow
for he Is usually male instead Of n
female-pprslsts in having his window
open, no matter whether other Occu-
pants of the car dislike 1t or not; and
1t usually results In the other passen-
gers thcreabOut receiving liberal sup
ply of dust and fine cinders, as well
as enough soft coal smoke to last them
the remainder Of their lives. These
open-wndow crnnks are almost always
occasional travellers. II Is noticed by
those who have taken the pains to OBJ
serve that the regular traveler--that
Is, the man who rides every day in
summer-never opens the window be-
side the seat In which he is riding. 1t
docs not mean any more comfort for
him to do so, as he long ago dlscov.
cred. but much discomfort instead.
AS soon rs q railroad car starts to
move there Is more or less air stirring
and Il the opPn.wlndOw cranks would
only compose themselves n few mo-
ments they would be far more COM
Portable than they would TO breathe
coal dust, smoke and Cindcrs. But the
average occasional traveller will push
up his window as soon MS he enters the
car.
1t makes no difference to him how
much the rest Of the car suffers-he Is
the only one to be considered. 1t Is a
practice that causes great discomfort
TO passengers who have the necessary
sense to know that everybody is better
off II the windows are closed on hot
days. And 1t Is always noticed that
these open-wIndow artists invariably
leave the window open when they de-
part. The first, last and only thought
Is for themselves-no one else counts.
Hartford COurant.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Constructive Leadership Assured

When Republicans once NOR organ
ize the Senate, they will select Senator
A. B. Cummings OF Iowa as chairman
Of the Interstate Commerce Committee
a selection that will insure the best Of
consideration TO all transportation prob
lens. From the days Of his Guberna-
torial Office in his state, Cummins has
made special study Of railroad rates
and regulations. II his yonrg man.
hood he was a construction engineer in
railr)ad work a1d has, thereiore, a
knowledge Of miny phases Of railroad
business.
Among the Senators who will be asso
ciated with Cummins on this committee
will be Townsend Of Michigan, L,Fol.
lettee Of Wisconsin, Pcindtxer cl
washington, Mclean OF Ionnecuclt,
Watson Of Indiana, and kellogg Of Mln
nesota-men who will study railroad,
from the viewpoints Of every sec;ion
and interest. Because oil the progress
made by this country toward govern
nenl ownership through government
operation, the ln,erstats Commerce
Committee has before it many difFicult
questions. 70 s1ah ,vcryihirg il ,ighl
and manage 1t al n ln;le r.sa d . *
peDse and With secondary a,,erIi u to
the reasoDableness Of rates was easy,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
jap Islands Made In a Hurry,

1t is said in the Alnu folklore that
the island of Yezo, In Japan, was made
by two deitles, a male and a female,
who were the deputies Of the Creator.
The female had the west coast al
lOtted to her as her portion Of
work, md TO the male deity were
assigned the south and eastern parts.
They We'd with each other in their
tasks to see which should get
through first But as the goddess
was proceeding with her work she
happened to meet the sister OF
0lonlno and instead of attending to
her duties, stopped to have chat
with her, as is the general custom
among women when they meet.
While they were thus talking the
time sped until the male deity, con-
tlnulHg to work away, nearly fin
ished his portion. Looking up and
seeing this, the female became very
much surprised and frightened, and
is order to hasten matters did her
work hurTiedly and In q slovenly
manner. Hence 1t is that the west
coast Of Yezo Is so rough and dam
EerQRA - ~ >
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Big Revival Meeting at Forsyth
for Forsyth and Surrounding
Communities. Come!

Pastor Evangelist Lee r. Sparks,
pastor Of the Branson-ForSyth Presby-
terian church, who was appointed
Home missionary for the Ozark Section
by Dr.. Trigg Thomas Of Kansas City,
Superintendent Of Home Missions and
Evangelism for the Synod Of Missouri,
announced last Sunday evening his
desire to arrange for a series Of BIG
UNION MEETINGS to begin at the
Forsyth stone chapel one week from
next Sunday, November oath.
Rev. Sparks training and experience
especially fits him for a series success
iul meetings here. He has been in
the Christian ministry for fifteen years,
most Of which time was spent 10 north.
ern Missouri, where his excellent
record speaks for its SELF He attended
the Liberty High School, Woodsou
and holds diploma from Vanderbilt
University Of Nashville, Tenn, for a
four years theological course
Some eight years ago, Mr., Sparks
telt divinely impressed to give more Of
his time 10 evangelistic work, during
which time he held many church meet.
ings, and also union mse,ings, associ-
ated during these days With Sam Lane,
the noted singer oil Huntsville, Mo,
The wonderful success Of these meet
ings are shown in the numerous com
mendarY news Clippings, and the
recommendations from editors and
pastors where the meetings were held.
Remember it is especially desirable
to make this into a GREAT BIG COM
MUNITY REVIVAL that will not only
benefit every church aud school in this
country, but also all homes and busi-
uess interests. Who, whether he is
church man or not, would want to own
business or home in a community
that has no church,
NV, in order to put this meeting
over the top" and accomplish the
greatest things. il is necessary for every
mao, woman and child to get behind
the meetings, and do their biz.
Become booster Tor the meetings at
once. Let us tear down the middle
partition OF sec'arianism, and rrespec-
tive Of creed or religion, help TO make
these meetings success, not for any
particular church, but for the good of
the community and the lives and souls
Of men.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Napoleon and ROhenzOllarn

When Napoleon was finally beaten
10 1914 and Paris captured, France
turned against the emperor. There
was no alternative to abdicatior. A
week later he siaped a personal treaty
with representatives. Of the Allied
nations, whereby he was granted the
sovereignty Of the little island OF Eiba
of the coast Of Tuscany, With an in.
come Of 100000, and a personal
guard Of thousand veterans.
WHAT followed is Of interest today
because Of the similar problem Of the
Hohenzolleru. Napoleon left Paris
April 20, 1914. AL summer the army
was demobilizing and By winter the
soldiers had reached home, restless,
without money, and with little chance
to get work. The population Of
france was generally coatented, bu.
this active, diic)n,en!ed minority offer.
ID an opportunity to the exile.
With his few followers he returned
to Francs March /, 1915. His appeal
to soldiers and ex soldiers was success.
Iul, snd three weeks later he entered
the capital from which his successor
had fled. To the nation he proclaimed
himself liberal and tii red himself AS
the leader OF liberalism. But Europe
had no confidence in his pro;estaiions.
When he was defeated at Waterloo in
June h. did not have enough surpol,
irom France to enable him to continue.
Hs gave himself up to Captain Matt
land Of the British cruiser Bellerphon
and Was sent by the Allies to s..
Helena. Uh-t2 there vas no possibility
OF his rtinrr.
The W. rld h-q m assurance that
William Hoilepz z7l!ei mly NJ: regard
Holland as his Z ba, fic 4 wlich h.
might rtIurn 80 BeTl if:s flyorah'e
oppNrtupily, i'liS'irg % ic.pe 4 lar
St. Helena. K c S:ar
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Another Kind Of War.

The warfare between man and his
insect competitors is only to small
degree waged at the point of the bay.
onet; it is generally a struggle for the
means of subsistence. Man has many
times been beaten by locusts deyour-
Ing his pastures, meadows and grain.
Crawlers on the ground and buzzers in
the air, moths with wings like silver
down and caterpllurs with brilliant
regimental stripes hutter about the
gardens and orchards and march up
and down the trees and shrubs, either
devouring as they go or planting eggs
from which future devourers will
spring.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross must ans
wer the appeal Of civilian war sufferers
and continue its work Of reconstruc-
tions, said George V. Simmons, mana.
ger for the Southwestern Division Of the
organization. His statement was made
in regard to the Red Cross now that
the war has ended.
Simmons said that the work Of the
organization will be increased rather
than decreased because Of the great
amount Of relief that must be given.
He said the French and Belgians and
Italians in many cases had been reduc-
ed to starvation and that the world
looks to the Red Cross to save these
sufferers and restore conditions Swep,
away by the war.
"Armistice and peace does not
mean a cessation Of Red Cross work"
said Simmons. mo power in the
world can aid in physical and human
reconstruction as can the American
Red Cross. We would be unworthy Of
the high ideals in which the world
holds US il we fail in this responsibility.
Now is our opportunity as civilian to
do our big share for those who have
been fight for US until we could get in
10 it ouIselves".
While the Red Cross must have
large sums ol money TO relieve the war
sufferers, date for raising funds has
not been SCI. 1t is probable that sub.
scriptions may be asked in the sprin z.
From December 10 to %, the organ
ization will conduct a membership
1t is hoped that every
American in the world will join the
Red Cross during the campaign.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
RANG OUT ALARM or FIRE
40 Late as Civil War Days New York
Employed Bells to Warn Citizens
Of Danger.

Not longer agO than Civil war days
fire alarms were rung In the city on
great bells hung in towers erected for
the purpose about the town. The bells
indicated the district in which the fire
was and sometimes a good deal of
ground was covered in looking for
fire. The First district, for instance,
In Civil war days extended from Twen-
ty-second street north to Yorkville and
from the East river to the North.
The bell ringers were constantly on
duty In the towers watching for signs
Of a fire. An inventory Of the contents
Of the old Marion street bell tower in
1865 shows the equipment then in use.
It is as follows: zone bell, weight H.
900 pounds; one striking apparatus,
one stove, table, clock, one spyglass,
one field glass, one slate and book"
The fire bells Of the old city could
be heard all over the town unless
gale Of wind was blowing. The largest
bell was In the City hall tower. Its
weight was $4,000 pounds.--New York
Times.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Let Us Give Thanks
THE PRESIDENTS THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION


has long bsen the the year praise
and thanksgiving Almighty Gd for his many blessings
a nation
This have special moving grateful and rejoice
cessation Of relief from tragedy of has
triumph Of right Complete has brought
alone but the COZ ftent promise in which justice shall
replace force and intrigue among gallant have
participated triumph which a ed by another purpose
selfish aggression righteous they have immortal glory and
have noby served their Nation in serving mankind
God has indeed been gocu rejoicing
wives and strengthens all the best traditions national hisov
day shines abou, which hearts take courage and look
ward with new hope and greater duties.
While render thanks for these things, let forget seek the
divine guidance the performance those divine mercy
vnes for all purpose and pray all shall
strengthen the ties Of endshp and respect upon which
assist build the peace good will among
Therefore I, Woodrow Wilson, President Of the United States America
do hereby designate Thursday the 28 day November thanks
giving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land upon
Of worship render thanks to God, the ruler Of nations.
10 witness Whereof hereunto set my and caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed
Done at the City OF Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
this sixteenth day November, in the year Lord
thousand nine hundred and eighteen, and the inde
pendence Of the United States Of America hundred
,~1~) and forty third
: SEAL WOODROW WILSON.
ROBERT LANSING, Secretary Of State.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
0'Shaunessy's Shock

A grateful people" Iulsomely de-
clsr,s Congressman O'Shaunessy Of
Rhode Island, acknowledge our
porlhy President to be the masteriul
and dominant figure Of the centuries"
However much he may dominate the
centuries" the Presidents mastery
and dominance over the voters OF
Rhode Island suffered a severe shock
the other day when he failed to canoal
enough votes to send O'Shaunessy to
the Senate.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Unpleasant NVtOTiaty

This Nation has not felt compliment
ed at the constant attempts Of the
German government to single it cut in
an evident attempt to mitigate the con-
sequences ofits misdeeds, "America"
it has seemed to say, has net suffered
from our Atrocities as have France and
England. s. America will be an easy
marx"
The President will have universal
approval in lis reques, 10 Berlin in the
future to seud his appeals to each Of
he associated governments, ard Lot to
Keep running TO the Ulted Sa,es. -
K. c. Times.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Great Wrong pcne YNillIe.

There ought TO be Il severe penalty
for an alarm clock striking blue note.
One Of these things got Willie out of
bed an hour too early under the sug-
gestion that he was an hour late, and
landed him at the Office like a run
awny horse, before the janitors had
finished their mornings work.-Se-
Rttle Post-Intelligencer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21
Safety First
County Superintendent.

A dispatch from Amsterdam says
that when the crown prince reached
the Dutch border in safety, he asked
first OF all, for a glass Of beer. Then
he called ior some cigarettes. Last Of
all, he asked for the news from Berlin.
Tne slogan oi the Hoherzollerns will
go ringing down the ages; MY safety;
my comlor'; my country. But always,
my safety X E. Times
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1918-11-21

To ge; the railroads back on business
basis under private management, is
certain to be one OF the most difficult
tasks the nation has conIrouted. It
is we'll that a constructive Republican
Congress will deal with after-the war
Legislation.