New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-07-19

"Whee! VOWEL Talk to 'em, Stat
ford"
"Tell 'em about it Fernand. We're
with you"
was some time before comparative
quiet was restored.
Mouton Says Stafford "Ducked."
II though that amongst gentlemen
such language was barred" Mr.. Mouton
began when he could once more make
himself heard. However, no body can
make it too rough for me. Yes, it was
by a strange coincidence that Senator
Stafford was absent on that day. And
he knew then, and he knows now, that
failure to vote on that particular bill was
vote against it. In legislative parlance
we have a name for that sort of thing.
We call it 'ducking.'
II repeat that Senator Stafford, the
candidate on the so-called reform ticket,
is the real niger in the wood-pile Of
that bill, and / can bear out my state
ment by telling you that the Hon. w. T.
Christie, from Mayor Behrmans own
home ward, voted against the indefinite
postponement of the measure"
cluded his speech that Lee Lanier, col
lector of the port of Baton Rouge,
xaulted to the speakers platform, and
told Dr. Cyr Mr.. Stafford wished to an
opportunity to apologize to the audience
for his use of the term "liar" in their
presence.
Stafford Apologizes-to Audience.
"My FRIENDS" Mr.. Stafford began,
"my friends-and particularly the ladies
i want to apologize for having inter
rupted this meeting in branding what ]
called an untruth. / am sure, if ] have
offended any Of the fair sex, it was not
intentional, because have in this
audience my own wife, and surely I
would not Intentionally have used any
language that would offend the woman
who is dearest to me. But if have Of
Tended any of the ladies, I hope they will
pardon me. I am not accustomed to en-
ter into a mud-slinging contest"
There was q generous outburst OF ap-
plause at the conclusion of this address,
and, as Senator Stafford turned to leave
the platform, Mr.. Mouton hustled up,
smiling, his hand extended.
Gust to show there is nothing per-
sonal about it ALL" he suggested.
Stafford Won't Shake Hands.
But Mr.. Stafford, igoring the out
stretched hand brushed past the lieutenant
governor, and left the platform.
Colonel Stubs couched his answer to
Mr. Saint in the following terms:
"Mr. Saint has asked whether I would
retire from the race in the event !
should not receive the support of the reg
ular organization of the city of New Or
leans. / will say to that gentleman that
entered this campaign to become q
candidate for the highest office in the
gift Of Louisiana because believed I
could serve the people without regard to
sectional OF factional differences.
"And I want to tell my friend-in
answer to his question, that no matter
what conclusion il made in the attitude
Of the organisation in the city of New Or
leans, you will find my name on he Of
fetal ballot at The next primary
"And let me tell him further that ]
would no more refuse particularly in
advance--the support Of the regular or
ganization Of New Orleans, representing
% il does the democratic citizens of that
great commonwealth, than ! would 60 to
Shreveport or Baton Rouge or Lake
Charles OF any other city or parish and
refuse the support Of the voters there.
Breaseale Wants No "Ring" Aid.
Mr.. B.saseals replied to this later BY
declaring that If Colonel Stubbs wanted
the votes and the Enforcement of sys-