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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
A CORRECTION

BY mistake Rev. L. L. Green, pas.
tor of the colored Methodist Church
was left off the committee last week
WITCH made possible ghe patriotic
demonstration of the colored people
OF this parish. It was he who of
fered the invocation and not Rev. L.
G. Simon, as announced.
Rev. Green was an active member
Of the committee and besides con-
tributing money to the occasion, dis
pensed with his regular church serv-
ices in order to give over his church
the meeting to be held prepare.
tory to the rally on the square.
JAS. N. BURR, Chairman.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

For Your Country's Sake and
Your Own sake-Buy ALI the
Liberty Bonds You Can.

Il / had been so advised, / would
have said: "I'd rather have the shade
than the lights" Lights on the court
house square are least needed than
any other spot in town. The reason
is obvious. Hotel, bank, barrooms,
stores and restaurants light up the
square on the adjoining sidewalks.
The cluster lights will light up the
square but at the expense CT the trees
thereon.
These trees were planted by my
friend. A homebuilder, a founder of
cities and towns. He loved the beau
tifu1. He worshipped at natures
ahrine. He planted THOSE trees in
1875, forty-three years ago, and now
that their branches spread out in ev.
cry direction, protecting our people
from the fierce heat of summer,
some progressive ~ citizens desire
to give US light at the expense of
Mr.. Duson's considerable work in be-
half of this city, planned forty-three
years ago.
Our towns beauty copsists prin-
cipaIly of It's trees. These are adj
mired by all who visit US. The court
house square is our haven, our rest
ing place, our meeting place. To dis
member the trees thereon, disfigure
them, is like the dissertation now be-
ing practiced by the Huns in Europe.
In conclusion. + beg the police Jury
supplicate the city to give us no
more lights IL we have to pay such
a price therefor. Better stumble In
darkness than walk in the light
when to do so, 9 d~esecrating
our beauty spot. disfiguring the
mighty eaks which a public spirited
citizen bequeathed to the city and
parish nearly one-half century ago.
Our children and their children
should be taught to say:
"Woodman, spare that tree!
Touch not a single bough!
In youth 1t sheltered me,
And I'll protect 1t now"
Yours truly,
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

Best Remedy for Whooping Cough.
Last winter when my little boy
had the whooping cough I gave him
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. j. B. Roberts, East st.
Ill. ut kept his cough loose
and relieved him of those dreadful
coughing spells. 1t is the only
cough medicine | keep in the house
because / have the most confidence
in it." This remedy is also good for
colds and croup.-adv.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
FINLEY TRoscLAlR SAYS
ARMY LIFE JUST FINE

Finley Troselair, eldest son Of
Postmaster and Mrs. ]. P. Tros-
clair, now at Camp Beauregard, re-
ports that he is doing just the best
ever sand is immensely tickled with
army life.
Young Trosclair vas not of age
when the registration was held last
June but when he reached twenty
one he simply volunteered, that hav-
ing taken place but a few weeks
ago. He writes e~ncouragingly Of
everything at the big cantonment
and his many friends here are
pleased that he is doing SO well.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Bertrand of Prairie Ronde will
regret to learn of the death of their
little baby Alberta, aged eight
months. The remains we're brought
to O~pelousas on Tuesday evening for
interment, and were followed by a
concourse of sorrowing friends and
relatives who extend their deepest
sympathy to the bereaved parents.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
ADJUTANT GENERAL HERE

Last Saturday The Clarion pub
lished as interesting bit of news the
fact that the local board for the dis
trict No. 2, quartered al Washing
ton since organization. would be re.
moved to Eunice. Later we under
stood that quite a stir had been
by this announcement and
some steps taken to prevent the
moving of the board.
Friday Adjutant General McCrory
was here looking into the matter
but up to the time The Clarion went
to press it had not been learned
what official action he viii take in
the premises.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
AFTER IA YEARS SERVICE
LEAVES FOR EDGERLY

For the past fourteen years Regis
Robin has been an employee of the
Firnberg Store in this city. He
has proved a valuable employee and
Mr.. Frnberg regretted very much
this week when he resigned the po-
sition in order to take up another
line of work at Edgerley. He left
for that town in the southwestern
oil fields this week and his family
will follow later on. The Clarion
joins his many friends and relatives
ih wishing him the best OF
in his new work.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. RENT Mornhinveg was hostess
to the bridge club at her home on Sat
urday evening. The prizes were won
by Mrs. Henry Lastrapes, Jr., and
Leon Dupre. Those participating
were Mesdames H. Callahan, Louis
White, j. w. Jordan, Geo. Edwards,
Henry Lastrapes, Jr., Leon Dupre,
Sidney Robin, Ike Roos, Geo. Bien-
venu, K. sandoz and Miss NJ. Els
forge.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
ELKs WILL SOON
FLY SERVICE FLAG

A service flag will soon fly from
tho flag staff on the Home OF the
local order Of the benevolent protec-
tive association Of Elks. The mem
bers of this patriotic order, always
'son the front" when it to any
thing that viii evidence their zeal
for old glory. have ordered their SER
vice flag, and be it said to the credit
0f this great fraternity, that the Ope-
lousas flag will have inscribed
within its folds some fifteen stars,
indicating that number of Opelousas
EksI, who are offering their lives,
that the democracies of the world
might prevail.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
LADY SPEAKERS TOMORROW

Mrs. Lydia wick1iffe Holmes Of
Baton Rouge and Mrs. William
Lamb OF New Orleans will address
the men and women of this parish
on the court house square tomorrow
Sunday evening at 3 o'clock. The
subject of their addresses will be
Your Individual War Work and
War Saving Societies" These Ia
dies, the posters making the an
nouncement Of their coming, states
are sent gu by the government to
bring you a personal message.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
TIE EoENBoRN CASE

0gelousas, La. April 20. 1918.
E2ttor of The Clarion
Dear sir-on account of your in
fler Idle rule that these comunica-
tions to be brief and not abusive, |
am unable to give full expression to
my feelings in regard to the disloyal
and proeGerman u%aterances of n
Edenborn, which occurred on Fri
day night Of last week in your city.
As understand it, this nan Eden
born migrated from Germany to this
country many years ago., landing
here a pauper. To-day, under the
aegis of this government and the pro-
lection of the Stars and Stripes, he
has become a multimillionaire, and
under the ~camouflage of his so
called American citizenship, he dares
In d semi-public speech to attack an
ally of this government who today is
and for nearly four years has been
fighting our battles as well al her
owtn. For no one knows better than
this man Edenborn himself that if
the English and French armies who
are desperately and with valor un-
surpassed holding the lines today
In France were defeated, that we
would be called upon to pay the war
bills, and should Germany succeed
In landing her hordes Of ~murderers,
Liars, rapists. arsenists, brutes-as
might well happen with England's
navy out OF the way-or still worse,
taken over by Germany. the horri-
BILE crimes and dastardly deeds
would be perpetrated in our fair
land as they have been p~erpretated
ia Belgium and France.
MY friend, Mr.. REILLY. comes pref
tY near striking the nail on the
head when he said in his speech at
Lafayette Square that ninety per
cent OF the Germans born here are
mot loyal to this flag and govern
ment and that one hundred per cent
Of those born in Germany who are
residing. here are in the same cate
CORY.
AS Mr.. st. Clair Adams said in his
speech at a theatre on Saturday
night men have already been tarred
and feathered for less than what
this man Edenborn has been guilty
OF, and | fully concur with him when
be says that he should be interned
for the duration OF the war; the
better plan would be to %confiscate
his property and send him back to
Germany where he belongs.
In conclusion ! wish to call your
especial attention to the arrogant
challenge he threw down to all loyal
American citizens when he said
1'those who don't like my remarks
can see me-" / understand he is
very hard to find as the papers
stated this morning he hasn't been
heard of since he gave expression to
those infamous remarks-they
couldn't even get him over the tele-
phone either at his offices or at his
house.
l now wish to inform this man,
that as a loyal American
| pick UP the gauntlet he so
.brazeniy threw down. by stating /
IL he cares to resent this ex- j
preston OF an honest opinion he 1
saA see me by calling on, Robert
attorney-ab-law, Opelousas,
"a.
r.. s. SHALL HIS MILLIONS
PROTECT HIM? h
P. 8. This communication was sent
o ~. O. press before the news
e Edenborn's arrest. but was not :
published by reason of exceeding )
he 300 word rule. 1t is now pub :
Isled in The Clarion by request Of .
many patriotic citizens. !
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
PRINCESS THEATRE
The Home of Better Photoplays
PROGRAM
For Week Beginning May 8

MONDAY-Wiliam Fox presents June Caprice, in 1.-THE HEART
OF ROMANCE" a fye-part Fox Special Feature, with this win
some little star cast in her finest acting piece. Also, a Fox Sun
shine Comedy, "A MILK FED VAMP." They say it is funnier
than FATTY at Coney Island, Dint fail to see it. Added at
traction, Pathe News. Admission, including war tax, 5, o.and
20 cents
T~UEsDAY-Metro presents Harold Lockwood, with an alLstar cast.
in 1.-THE AVENGING TRAIL a wonderful Harold Lockwood
photo drama of love, adventure and romance. Also, Bray Pic
tograph. Admission including war tax, 5, 10 and Is cents.
WEDNEsDAY-Jewe Productions presents Rupert Julan's ire
mendous success, THE KAISER, THE BEAST OF BERLIN,
eight parts. An engagement extraordinary, and for nj day
only. The story tells many interesting things in the Kaisers
lie, and then comes the war, the invasion of Belgium, destruc-
ton OF churches, sinking Of the Lushania and many and various
crimes that shocked the civilized world. Then comes the entry
OF the United States into the great Liberty War and there is a
thrilling climax in which the kaiser is punished fod his crimes.
Admission, including the war tax, IS and so cents.
THURSDAY-Metro presents Francis <. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne, in THE ADOPTED SON. seven parts. a wonderful
western story, full Of action and pep. Also, Pathe News. Ad-
mission, including war tax, :, 10 and IS cents.
FRIDAY-World Film Corporation presents Kitty Gordon. IN seTHE
VASE, a highly dramatic society drama built around this
wonderful and beautiful star. Also, Mack Senneus latest
Charlie hurry and Wayand Trask. Admission, including war
tax, 10 and 90 cents.
sATURDAY-World Film Corporation presents CARLYLE Blackwel
Ethel Clayton and Arthur Ashley, in t.BROKEN CHAINS
Also, a Fox comedy, "A BRAIN STORM" Added attraction
Mutt and jeff cartoon. Admission, including war tax S 10
and Is cents.
presents beautiful Elsie Ferguson. n ssTHE
OF sONGS, the story Of a beautiful girl who chose the
prlm rose path. As a play, this highly dramatic prodnct;on
played two years on Broadway. Also, a Lonesome Inka com
edy. Admission, including war tax, 5, 10 and IS cents.
-O-
COMING SOON-May "a and Is, William Foxs sensational mo1o
drama, CHEATING THE PUBLIC,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE TO
BULLETIN ALL IT'S NEWS

The parish Council Of Defense has
decided ii bulletin all information
which II has to give out and to that
end viii post these bulletins at the
{Rcobs News Depot, one of the most
accessible places in the city. The
public will then be easily and quick
~ apprised Of the work of this I'M
portant board.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
PRorRAcrED MEETING ENDED

The protracted meeting held at
the Methodist Church In this city
has ended and it proved a complete
success, several converts to the
cause having Joined. the church.
The pastors son, Rev. Harper, Jr.,
proved quite an eloquent divine and
his spiritual eloquence had much to
do with the meetings success.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
UNCLE jim 5ALpRIDeg ON
HIS REGULAR PILGRIMAGE

Genial. joyiaI Uncle Jim Bald
ridge. the well known and thorough
W liked Sage OF Barbreck," was an
ORelousas visitor Thursday. Uncle
jim looks hale and hearty and his
uauai cheering smile donned his
countenance. He reports crops on
Bayou Boeuf splendid and prospects
fOF the farmers particularly bright.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

The Quality Store
for Men and Boys
Get All Wool Clothes
Its Economy.

Economy is the thing in buy
ing clothes this Spring, and
buying right is better than
buying cheap.
Get Atwood clothes, such as
Style Plus and Hart schaff-
ner and Marx, the best ma
terials and styles.
And there is some satisfac-
ton to know you pay the
same price as your neighbor.
TRADE WITH
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

-E. v. Barry Of Grand Coteau was
ha 0pelousas Monday.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

COMING soON-May "a and Is, William Fo4s sensational melo-
drama, CHEATING THE PUBLIC,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
RED MEN OFFICERS ELECT.
Anncs Selected For Noxt Meeting Place
Of Association,

The one-day meeting for instruction
Of the Chief Of Records, Collector Of
Wampum and ekeper of Wampum AS
ISOLATION ended late Wednesday when
the following officers were elected:
President, f. r. Arnold, Ames: vice
president, H. Henn!ngston. Jr.,Clinton;
secretary, DR.. G. w. Whitehill, Os-
kaloosa: treasurer, w. f. Taggert.
Knoxville. Ames was selected for the
meeting place In 1919.
Turning for moment from It's
purely lodge work the association
adopted resolution endorsing the
campaigns for war savings stamps,
liberty bonds. Y. NJ. c. A., and Red
Cross
The following great officers Of the
great council, in addition to those who
were already here, arrived for the
afternoon meeting: Richard Prieb, Des
Moines, great representatives.; A. n.
MCGOWAN, Des Moines. past great
sachem; and J. F. Miller. Belle PLANE,
great Junior sycamore. DR.. Whitehill.
secretary of the association. Is great
senior sycamore of the great council.
Delegates attended from the lodges
at Burlington. Hiteman. Oskaloosa,
Lakonta. Avery. Des Moines. Krkville.
Ames, KNOXVILLE, Cedar Rapids A1nes
Belle PLANE and Clinton. In the eve
ming the delegates were entertained
by Chippewa trib No. 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
LORD MEETING TONIGHT
Member Of Government Food Com
mission to Europe to Tell Of condi-
tions in War Zone-Rev. John S.
RutIedge and Mrs. Walter Miller
Other Speakers,

Other Speakers,
Conditions in the war zone, based
on personal observations, will be told
by John B. Lord, Of New York City, at
the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium tonight
The meeting. which is free to the pub
lie. will begin at 8 O'clock. Mr.. Lord
was q member Of the United States
food commission, sent by the govern
ment to Europe to investigate condi-
tions and make recommendations to
this government.
The other speakers OF the evening,
will be Rev. John S. Rutledge q min
lister Of the Methodist church, and a
past grand chaplain Of the Sons of
Veterans, and Mrs. Helen Richards
Guthrie Miller. wife Of DR.. Walter Nc
Nab Miller, Of Columbia, Mo. Mrs,
Miller was organizer and first presi-
dent Of the Red Cross at Reno. New
organized and was first president OF
the first woman's club of Nevada, and
now Is president Of the Missouri Equal
Suffrage Association and member OF
the state board Of charities and cor
rections Of Missouri.
Rev. Mr.. Rutledge and Mrs. Miller
reached the city this morning, Mr.
Lord comes late this afternoon from
Grinnell, where he spoke Wednesday
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
GIVE NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
Indian Princess and Company Appear
on lyceum Course.


Patrons Of the community entertain
ment course We're given treat in the
seventh and next to the last number
Wednesday evening when Princess
Watahwaso, Outright Starr Of the
Penobscot tribe Of Maine assisted by
Thurlow Lieurance, accompanist. and
Hubert Small, flutist, appeared at the
Methodist church.
The principal appeal in the entertain
ment was its novelty.and 1t was force
full not only to grown ups" but to the
children in the audience. Princess
Watahwaso, an Indian maiden OF 20
daughter Of a chieftan Of her tribe,
now dead, naturally was the central
figure. In the costumes OF her tribe
she sang the Indian folk songs,told Of
tribal legends and feasts. and gave
marriage and other dances Of her peo-
pie. She has a very pleasing voice,
and her songs, dances and legendary
tales were heartily received.
Preceding the appearance of Wata-
vase, Mr.. Lieurance gave a short
analytical lecture on Indian music, OF
which he has made a careful and COM
prehensive study. He has visited thirty
one tribes in conducting his research
work. and Is considered an authority
on Indian music and folk lore. He
acted as Watawahso's accompanist.
The other member Of the company,
Mr.. Small, delighted the audience with
two groups Of flute numbers. AS the
flute was an instrument Of the primi-
tive Indians, and the only one used
aside from instruments Of percussion.
such as the drum and tom tom, it was
apropos that the flute had part in a
program Of this nature. Mr.. Small
played an obligato to most Of the
songs sung by Watahwaso. His first
group OF solo numbers portrayed the
development Of Indian melodies into
modern songs, and his other group
comprised a characteristic number,
by the Brook" (Wetzger) and
Hungarian rhapsody arranged for the
flute by Popp, a flutist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS SUP
PLY PER FAMILY WILL NOT
be PERMITTED.
DEALERS ASKED TO HELP
LOCATE EXCESS STOCKS
Dealers Of County Attend Meeting
With Food Administration Officials
Wednesday Notwithstanding Law
Explained gain-Dealsrs Are Anx:
ious to Help Administration.

A meeting Of Marshall county re-
tailers Wednesday evening at the Mar
shalltown Club rooms was largely at
tended, many retailers from the out
lying towns and villages being present
despite the condition Of the highways
The food rules. especially pertaining
to substitutes and their sale, were dis
cussed thoroughly. IS was the matter
Of -four and sugar boarding. The re-
tailers expressed themselves as fully
committed to tho government policy
and ready and anxious to carry ol9
the purposes OF the United States
food administration. It was tho con-
clusion Of the merchants that a very
important responsibility rests upon
them and tho general expression was
that the retailers should constitute
themselves as assistants to the food
administration and make conservation
q part of their daily business.
To Order Flour Returned.
1t was announced that orders would
soon Issue to every person now in
possession Of moro than thirty days
supply Of -four to carry all above the
thirty days supply back to the dealer
from whom 1t had been purchased, and
the dealers were called upon as a
patriotic duty to assist tho administra-
ton In locating excess stocks.
Letters from the state administra-
ton were read ordering the county ad-
ministratlon to issue orders for re-
turn Of such -four under penalty Of
prosecution under the boarding act Of
Aug. 10. It was stated in those letters
that If secret service men should be
sent to the county to investigate heavy
penalties would be inflicted upon OBJ
stinate hoarders.
TT Is not question Of appealing to
their patriotism" said State Food Ad-
ministrator Deems, but Of their desire
to keep out Of jail"
A telegram from the Washington
office of the food administration or
dered. Take all excess -four" The
question of when purchased, the tele-
gram said. was not involved, as the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
FLOUR IS RETURNED.

HaverhiIl Dealer Reports Receipt Of
Twelve Sacks Of Hoarded Supply.
Twelve Of the fourteen sacks of
white -four still remaining out Of fifty
sacks bought In October by farmer
living near Haverhill. were returned
Wednesday afternoon to the dealer
from whom they were purchased ac
cording to a telephone message to local
food administration headquarters late
Wednesday afternoon. The farmers
family was notified that the -four must
be returned by 4 o'clock Wednesday.
At 8: 55 the telephone message was re-
ceived from the dealer saying the
flour had been returned to him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
TINES REPUBLICAN MARsHAILTowN IOWA FEBRUARY 81

were made by Donald Eldridge, James
Van Law, and Nelson Whitehill. Mem
bers of the Princess watahwaso COM
pany entertained the boys for twenty
five minutes. The Ladies' Auxiliary
served dinner. The Cray Hall orches.
ira played and Glenn Miller was toast
master.
One hundred seventy-fve OF the
graded school boys attended the last
meeting OF their ~oss In tho evening,
when Mr.. Chapter spoke. Moving pic
lures were shown and refreshments
were served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
oreen Mountain Club Meets.

Members Of the Tuesday Club OF
Green Mountain entertained their hus-
bands and several guests at q musical
and social evening Wednesday even
ing at the home Of Rev. and Mrs. e.
F. Barsalou. Hearts cupids and bou-
quets of flowers we're used to decor
ate the hooms and carried out color
scheme Of pink and white. which was
used in the refreshments served al
the close Of the evening
The musical program was dn charge
Of Mrs. E. A. Somers. and consisted OF
piano numbers by Miss Madge Sun
derland and Mrs. Charles Wheeler, a
piano duet by Miss Mildred Mcclure
and Miss Carrie Schlebel, the latter OF
Marshalltown; a vocal duet by Miss
Viva Barsalol and Miss Ruby Nichols
and musical character sketches by
Mesdames Barsalou, Frank Russie.
Theodore Coates, and c. ]. Estal and
Miss Ethel Kimba1l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
INSURANCE COMPANIES COMBINE
Tho G. r. Norris and Hull Insurance
AGENCY 70 Consolidate.

Frank Hull has taken over all the
insurance agencies formerly handled
by G. r. Norris together with the
agencies that Mr.. Hull had before,
makes this without doubt the largest
and strongest agency In the city. The
companies represented by this CONSOLE
dalton while numbering more than a
dozen iucludn the well known Aetna,
Continental. st. Paul Fire & Marine,
Insurance Company Of North America.
and others The various companies
represented write all classes OF insur-
ance such as fire, lightning. tornado.
accident, automobile, liability etc.
During Mr.. Norris absence MIR. Hull
will take caro- Of his business and up
on his return, March l, tho office OF
this company will be at 2o4 Masonic
Temple. Hull Insurance Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-21
Bible Class End Work.

The work of the boys bible classes
Of the Y. NJ. c. A. was ended at meet.
ings Of the classes held "Wednesday
noon and evening at the Y. NJ. c. A.
High school boys to the number Of 14(
gathered for the noon meeting and
dinner. Charles e. Chapter, Y. NJ
c. A. secretary at Camp Dodge. who
was to have spoken did not arrive In
time. In the afternoon he spoke in
stead at the high school. Short talks