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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
AURELIS MOREAU
DIES SUDDENLY
Former Opelousean Expired at
His Residence in Swords
Station Last Saturday

Aurelis Moreau, for many years d
well known citizen of Opelousas,
a native of the sixth ward, died very
suddenly at his home in the Swords
Station section of St. Landry last
Saturday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock.
Mr.. Moreau had not been in very
good health for some time, but it
had never been thought that he
would pass off as rapidly as he did.
The deceased was well known here,
having resided in this city for nearly
fifteen years. He had but recently
moved to Swords Station, where he
expected to farm the coming year.
He is survived by his wife, two chill
dren, Miss Ella and Willie, and a
number of relatives and host of
warm personal friends.
Funeral services were conducted
at his residence in Swords Station at
4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and in
terment took place in the Catholic
cemetery at that place. A delegation
of Woodmen of the World, of which
Mr.. Moreau was an esteemed mem
Der, attended the funeral and paid
homage to their deceased brother
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
THOSE DISCHARGED
IN 1918 MUST PAY
POLL TAX NOW
Attorney General Coco Says
Soldiers Discharged in 1919
Do Not Have to Pay
IMPORTANT RULING
is HANDED DOWN
Many Service Men Laboring
Under False Impression
May Be Disqualified

Attorney General Coco wrote to
Clerk of Court Henry Lastrapes this
week, announcing that according to
law, soldiers discharged in 1918 must
pay their 1919 poll tax in order to
participate in the election next
month.
Recently newspaper articles stated
that discharged soldiers,w who had par
ticipated in the world war, were ex-
empt from the payment of poll taxes
for the years 1918 and 1919. Mr..
Coco's ruling, however, made public
this week, reveals the fact that such
was an erroneous impression and that
if service men, discharged prior to
January 1 of this year, do not pay
their 1919 poll tax, they will be dis
qualified.
According to Mr.. Coco's decision,
service men are exempt from the
payment of poll taxes the year they
were in the service.
AS a large number of st. Landry
soldiers received their discharge pa
pers the month following the signing
of the armistice, it is probable that
if publicity is not given to the attor-
ney generals decision, many voters
will be prevented from participating
in the January election. As there is
only few days remaining in which
to pay ones poll tax, friends and par
'ents of soldiers who were discharged
in 1918 should not lose any time in
seeing that such poll tax is paid
promptly.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
REVENUE OFFICE
ACCEPTS CHECKS
Deputy Collector Stagg An
nounces That Certified
Ones are o. K.

Deputy Collector of Internal Rev
enue A. L. Stagg sends the following
communication to the Star-Progress
GAS a matter of interest to the
general public, l desire to state that
in compliance with the ruling OF the
internal revenue department, the of
flee in New Orleans will accept GER
titled checks, New Orleans exchange
and money orders in payment of the
following classes of taxes:
Brokers, customhouse brokers,
pool tables, pawnbrokers, theatres,
automobiles, documentary and pro-
prietary stamps, shooting galleries,
boats and narcotics.
'I would appreciate it very much
if you would give this ruling as much
publicity as possible in order that It
will be brought to the attention of all
persons concerned"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
DRAINAGE TAX WAS
CARRIED BY BIG
MAJORITY
Third Bond Issue In Mallet-
PIaquemine District Once
Again Successful
NO HITCH EXPECTED
ON MONDAYS RESULT
Only Two Votes Recorded
Against Measure Which is
Drain Much Fine Land

For the third time in recent years
the taxpayers of the Bayou Mallet
and Plaquemine Drainage District,
which covers that territory west of
the city limits to the Evangeline par
ish line, voted taxes on themselves
for the purpose of securing better
drainage.
The election was held on last Mon
day. The bond issue voted is for
$95, 900, calculated to be sufficient
to scientifically drain the vast fer
tile area comprising the district,
within the next twelve months.
The result of the election was new
er doubted by the promoters of good
drainage for the district. Only tow
votes and $3.50 valuation was cast
against the measure, while fifty-two
taxpayers, with a total assessment OF
$161, ,420, voted favorably for the
bond issue and thus returned a hand.
some majority for better drainage.
AS soon as legal limitations ex.
pire, the bonds will be sold and the
work of dredging the bayous and lat.
erals of the district will begin with.
out delay.
A few years ago bond issue was
voted, but due to informalities, the
tax was called off, after being col
lected for two years. The taxpayer:
were refunded their money and the
recent election for the $95,000 bono
issue called. ]. Franklin Schell, WhC
will supervise the work of the drain
age contractors and who will be the
chief representative of the board, il
given the major portion OF, credit fol
Mondays victory. He is the one mar
responsible for the district to b.
placed in a position where it could dt
something for drainage, and as con
sequence he is receiving the commen
dation of the vast majority of tht
property owners in the Mallet anC
Plaquemine district.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
SCHELL TO GIVE
ENTERTAINMENT
Candidate for Legislature to
Celebrate Twentieth An
niversary in Louisiana

Hon. J. Franklin Schell, candidate
for the legislature, will celebrate the
twentieth anniversary of his arrival in
the state he has learned to love so
dearly, when on the 18th of Janu-
ary, he proposes to entertain his
friends at a string band dance at his
beautiful country home near Wash
ington.
Mr.. Schell announces that every
body is invited to this dance. He will
not send any special form of invita-
ton, but has asked the editor Of the
Star-Pogress to cordially invite all
his friends through this newspaper.
He will make arrangements to take
care of a large crowd-and says
''there is always room for one more. "
The popular candidate for the leg
isIature and his charming wife will
be hosts to all of their friends. This
will be celebration-not political,
but of appreciation of the good win
and friendship of the people Of St.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
ST. LANDRY WILL BE
REPRESENTED ON
WESTERN TRIP
Proposed to Send Eight Boys
From This Parish on Agri-
cultural Special
SCHOOL AUTHORITIES
FAVOR MOVE ON FOOT
Tour of Iowa, Wisconsin, Illi-
nois and Other Progressive
States is Planned

st. Landry will be represented on
the tour of agricultural states pro-
posed by State Superintendent T. H.
Harris, for some time next August.
This is settled fact, as Superin-
tendent w. B. Prescott of this parish
has already pledged sufficient funds
to defray the expense of a portion of
the delegation, and has instructed A.
A. Mendoza, local federal demonstra-
tion agent, to prepare plans for the
selection of the boys who will repre-
sent this parish on the trip.
Accarding to Mr. Mendoza, the po-
lice jury and school board will be
asked to assist in defraying the ex-
penses of one boy from each of the
six wards and two from the parish at
large. Individuals will probably be
asked to follow the example of J.
Franklin, Schell in volunteering to de-
fray the expense of one young man
on his trip, in which event st. Ian
dry may send one of the strongest
delegations from the state.
AS proposed by Mr.. Harris, the trif
will be made some time next August
At least one hundred country boys
will be assembled for the trip, and
the party will leave New Orleans or
special train which will carry then
on a trip of two or three weeks
through the agricultural sections oi
the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and IL
linois, with a view of studying ag
riculture in those prosperous sections
of the United States. The univer
sites of these states will be visited
and in each institution the boys vii
be assembled and one or more of thu
professors will give lectures explain
ing what the universities are doins
to advance agriculture. A day o.
two will be spent in the city of Chi
cago.
The trip will cost each boy ap
proximately one hundred and fift!
dollars. Each parish in the state il
requested to send at least two repre-
sentatives. According to Mr.. Men
doza, however, st. Landry viii sent
much larger delegation than prob
ably any other parish in the state.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27

that the best of schools could be in
the reach of the poorest of children.
He advocated the establishment Of
the best agricultural college in the
United States, and promised the peo-
pie Of Louisiana that if elected he
would not appoint "ring man" to
any of the appointive offices.
He was given tremendous applause
throughout his discourse and it was
evident that the packed house was
practically one hundred per cent for
Parker.
Hewitt Bouanchaud, candidate for
lieutenant governor, proved a dis
tinct favorite with the large audi
ence. He spoke of his love and de-
votion for his opponent, and graph
ically exposed Judge Gilbert's re-
publicanism.
The st. Landry tour was complet-
ed with a rousing meeting held at
Grand Prairie on Tuesday morning.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
PORT BARRE
MILL TO START
Large Plant on Courtableau is
Preparing to Resume Ope-
rations on January 2

The Port Barre Tie and Timber
Coppany's big sawmill at Port Barre
will resume operations on January
2, according to the announcement Of
R. o. Marsh general manager, who
stated on last Saturday that the mill
had been thoroughly overhauled and
would be ready in few days to start
up again. Three miles of railroad
has been constructed in the past few
months to connect the mill with some
sixty-five million feet of timber in
the woods.
Mr.. Marsh stated that the company
had sufficient timber in sight and
contracted for to operate at least
fifteen years, and now that the mill
had been placed in splendid condi-
ton, and the lumber market was so
favorable as to allow a good margin
of profit in the manufacturing of
lumber, he expected the mill to op-
crate without any interruption for
several years to come.
The Port Barre mill was erected
about ten years ago and has changed
hands repeatedly. 1t is one of the
largest hardwood mills in the South
and when in operation employs a
large number of men. The citizens of
Port Barre are looking forward to
the resumption of operations at the
mill with much anxiety and pleasure
and believe that things will "hum'
in their village when the mill steams
up on Friday, January 2.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
Mrs Freeman Burr and daup

Mrs. Freeman Burr and daugh-
ter Hester of Houston, Texas, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Burr in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tujaque of
Lafayette are spending the holidays
with relatives here.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
EUNICE SECTION
WELCOMES ARIEL
Candidate for Sheriff Attends
Rousing Meeting Arranged
By His Supporters

On last Monday morning Ariel
Fontenot, popular candidate for She
riff, received word to go immediate
ly to Eunice. Never questioning
the motive of his friends, he boarded
the first train out of Opelousas and
on arriving at Eunice was met by a
number of friends who escorted him
to the Tasso section of the Eunice
precinct where rousing meeting had
been arranged.
At this meeting several hundred
voters assembled to lsiten to the can
didate lay his claims for the office,
which his friends can now safely pre-
dict will be his. The meeting was
one of the greatest and most sue
cessful yet staged in that section of
st. Landry, and Mr.. Fontenot was as
sured that he would receive flatter-
ing majority at the hands of the vot-
ers of the sixth ward on January 20,
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27

John P. Desmarais, native of
Opelousas but now prominent in the
insurance circles of Houston, Texas,
is spending the holidays here with
friends and relatives.
John E. Boagni, student at the
L. S. IT,, Baton Rouge, IS home for
the holidays.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27

Mr.. Arthur Allen, former 0pe-
lousas boy but now of Houston, Tex
as, is the guest of his brother, Cliff
Allen, for the holidays.
Miss Evan Dejean is spending
the holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Armand Dejean.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
REGISTRATION GOES
TO $3.50 in ST.
LANDRY PARISH
Opelousas Biggest Precinct,
With GIL, While Barbreck
is Smallest, With 3S
SIXTH WARD LARGEST
IN ENTIRE PARISH
Indications are Four Thousand
Votes Will be Cast on Jam
uary 20, Next

The net total registration of st.
Landry parish on December 20, the
last day on which to qualify, amount
ed to $3.50. The original total was
5,555, but IT'S names were stricken
off the roll for various reasons.
The sixth ward, composed of Eu-
nice, Mallet, Plaquemine Point and
Faqaetaique, is the banner ward of
St. Landry, when it comes to voters,
having a registered strength of L.
$50. Opelousas is the largest pre-
cinct, with GIL registered voters,
while Barbreck, in the fifth ward,
with only 38 votes, is the smallest.
According to well posted men, St.
Landry should cast at least 1000
votes on January 20. Some figure
that this amount may be increased
by 200, if weather conditions are
favorable. 1t is expected that the
largest vote cast since division of the
original parish, eight years ago, will
be recorded in the January primary.
The registration by precincts and
wards is as follows:
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27

Landry, who have proven real friends
of the former Pennsylvania couple
who settled here twenty years age
All who can avail themselves of the
genial hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs.
Schell should not fail to attend this
splendid entertainment, at which
dancing win be the feature.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27
Net total ...............

Poll taxes paid to-date amount to
approximately 5000. There is but
few days left in which to pay the poll
tax. Indication are that the total
amount will be over 1000 but unless
rush is made within the next two
two or three days many voters may
be disfranchised.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-27

Prof. w. C. Perrault, superin-
tendent of public education Of st.
BlaitIp parish. came in Wednesday to
spend Christmas with home folks.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
CASTLE HUT SPRINGS HOTEL PREPARES FUR.
 THE COMING SEASON

NJ T. Grier returned yesterday from Castle Hot Springs which famous resort is being prepared for it's winter season which opens December 1.
 The Castle Hot Springs hotel will be under the management of M. T. Grier and Edward T. Gushee, resident man. ager. Mr Gushee was formerly asso- ciated with this popular resort, but for two years has been in military service.
 MT Grier, who will conduct the mil lion dollar Phoenix hotel, reports satis- factory progress on the work now Tn hand on plans and specifications.
 An attractively illustrated sixteen page booklet has been issued by the management of the Castle Hot Springs hotel. The very comprehensive de- scription of the well known winter re- sort includes a historical sketch which throws an interesting side light upon the early traditions of Arizona.
 A full page photograph of some of the resort buildings nestled in their picturesque mountainous surroundings, prefaces the booklet, and is followed by attractive views of the date palm drive, the Hot Springs road, the falls, lower and upper pools, glimpses into crater canyon, a scene at the annual Rodeo and several interior and exterior views of the Castle Hot Springs hotel.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
PEOPLE HOLD. RECEPTION ID MEET
 THEIR NEW MEMBERS

Members of the Baptist church in Phoenix attended in force last night general get acquainted" social and welcome reception at the church given in honor of Rev and Mrs. H. Q. Nor ton, Rev and Mrs. E. J. Dunlap, Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Pope and Prof and Mrs Wendell Jones. and all new members of the church.
 Music, addresses refreshments and an enjoyable time featured the social reception. The Rev George M. Lehigh, pastor of the local Baptist church, acted as chairman and toastmaster, made an address of welcome to the guests of honor and new church members, and introduced the guests
 Among the speakers were the Rev. Morton, general state missionary for the church, who has been here only a short time, the Rev Dunlap. state evan gelist of the church, and the Rev. Pope, Baptist pastor at Wilcox. Professor Jones, church chorister, rendered some excellent music. Judge A. G. McAllister of Stafford who served as church clerk Sere more than 20 years ago. also spoke, Gs did Mrs. M. l.. Knowles the church S missionary to the Mexicans.
 A number of musical selections were also on the program for the evening, after which refreshments were served Among the guests not already men sioned were Rev. and Mrs. Northrup and Prof. and Mrs. Walter Hastings Olney, of the Arizona School of Music and a number of others.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
AUTO OvERTURNS IN
 NEAR CRASH WITH
 FIRE TRUCK ON RUN

A sensational filtration with death was witnessed by many passersby at the corner of Fifth avenue and Madi- son street, about o'clock last night when a Ford automobile in which H. B. Tannehill, Arthur Meyers and Tyel Benkee were riding, completely over turned.
 Number company fire truck was making a fast run east on Madison street in answer to a false alarm, when the Ford was driven almost directly in front of the truck, turning into Madi son street from Fifth avenue. In order to avert the impending collision, Tan nehiIl swerved his car too sharply and it overturned The occupants were thrown out and escaped with only minor injuries. Tannehill said bill board at the intersection of Fifth ave nue and Madison street obstructed his view. and he didn't know the fire truck was so near.
 Fire Chief Simmons said autoists were constantly imperiling their own lives as well as the lives of firemen by refusing to heed the signals of fire trucks on the run.
 Every automobile driver should stop when he hears the first clang of the fire gong and ascertain whether he is on the direct line of the run," he advised
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08

Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican. We will collect later Phone 4331.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08

will tend to eradicate the fallacy that '"all circuses are alike" Foremost among the features is Ritter, who slides on his head down a long silver wire from the topmost pinnacle in the arena; the marvellous Eugene troupe of twelve male aerobats from the royal circus, Amsterdam, Holland; the Cottrell Powell trio of riders from the London Hippodrome; La Rose Mar querite, the society equestrienne, with her tango horses; the Nettie Carroll troupe of debutante wire artists and almost 200 other features.
 The Carl Hagenbeck trained wild animals form big feature of the show. In an immense steel arena will be seen lions, tigers. leopards, polar bears and other wild beasts, broken to perform marvellous feats.
 During the engagement, which is for two performances will be given at 2 and 8 p. m. The doors will be opened at an hour earlier The parade is at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
Seeing Lawyer
 Brings Little
 Hope to Bruno

Bruno Ramirez was brought be- fore Judge Thomas in police court yesterday, charged with having H. legal possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of selling it.
 "Guilty or not euilty?" the judge asked
 Wait, l see me attorney and find out" requested the defendant.
 The court was suspended for three quarters of an hour while officers got into communication with counsel for Ramirez.
 When the attorney arrived he held a consultation of about one minute with his client.
 "WeIl, what is your plea?" the judge reiterated.
 Guilty"
 "One hundred dollars fine or 100 days in jail" the judge announced.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
COURT ID
 ENLARGE C|TYL|M|TS

Acting on the resolution passed by the city. commission on September 24, Mayor Peter Corpstein yesterday pc titioned the superior court for the an nexation of several districts to the city The mayor was directed by the commission to petition the court in the matter which will extend the city of Phoenix beyond its confines in many directions.
 There were seven petitions filed, the annexation including Germania, La tham and Las Palmas place, Harburt and West Lawn, Christy and Lyon hurst, west half of northeast quarter of section 4, township l north, range 3 east, Hurley Heights, Frances Heights and Homewood Tract and Los. Olives.
 No time has as yet been set for the hearing of the petitions.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
--------O---------- LOCATE WIFE RUNAWAY

A week ago Guadrulupe Mareno, 19 years old, got tired of her husband, Lasaro, aged 55. She ran away. Mike Ruiz, special operative, aided by her husband, found her late last night. As result Jesus Maria Valenzuela, 26 years old, spent last night in jail Guadrulupe and he will answer to a charge of violating Social Ordinance 160, and the husband is expected to enter a charge of adultery against his voung wife today
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
- COAL TRUST CASE HEARD

WASHINGTON. Oct. 7.-In ac- cordance with the governments an- nounced intention of resuming the prosecution of the antitrust cases pending in the supreme court now that the war has ended, arguments were heard today in appeals brought in suits instituted by the government under the Sherman act against the alleged anthracite coal trust and the United States Steel corporation. The hearing of the coal cases was concluded, but owing to additional time being grant
 ed both sides for argument the steel cases will not be finished until Friday
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
BAR RAW STRIKEBREAkERS

OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. Hollow ing a collision today between an auto mobile bus and Key route train manned by strikebreakers, which caused the death of six occupants of the bus and the fatal injury of another, the city council passed an emergency ordi- nance today forbidding the employ ment on street cars or electric trains of motormen with less than ten days experience.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
TOLL THE BELLS
 FOR KAISER DIRT;
 DIED OCTOBER 9

Tomorrow, October g, besides be- ing National Fire Prevention day, is Cleanup Day for Phoenix.
 1t is the day when the citizens of Phoenix, mobilizing hoes, rakes, scythes and forgotten garbage cans, will move en masse on Kaiser Dirt.
 The vacant lot is destined to shed its unsightly scum of weeds. Back alleys will blossom like the rose. Tin cans and ashes will be exceeding few, even scarcer than beer bottles. Irrigation ditches will be skinned and groomed.
 Tomorrow is Cleanup day.
 But you'd just as we'll start now, hadn't you?
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
AID STORM SUFFERERS

FL PASO. Texas, Oct. Mayor Davis today telegraphed s336.50 to Governor Hobby as an additional con- tribution from Fl Paso to the storm sufferers in the Corpus Christi dis trict. A check for s1,200 for the storm sufferers was sent from this city about two weeks ago.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-08
CHARGED WITH GAR THEFT

Charles Burton was arrested late last night by Officer Bush Anderson, charged with having in his possession a motor car stolen October in Los Angeles. Burton claims he bought the car in San Francisco.