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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
BOILERMAKER RAPS
LE BLANC

Strong objections to any attempt
to deliver the $500 free and indie
pendent votes of the New Orleans
Boilermakers are voiced in an open
letter to the public, given to the press
/ Tuesday by William ]. Smith, who
has lived in New Orleans "a years.
Union No. 81. Mr.. Smith, in his let
and is a member of the Boilermakers'
ter, challenges James j. Leblanc to a
joint debate, and. charges that he
switched his opinions as to the men
who were next to Samuel Gompers. "
rather radically and suddenly be-
tween January and July.
| Mr.. Smiths letter follows:
According to a report of a fourth
precinct meeting held in the Fifteenth
Ward, and addressed by NJ. ]. Glea-
son, of st. Louis and James ]. lie
Blanc, they acted as special messen-
gers to deliver the Boiler Makers
$500 free and independent votes to
Mayor Behrman. Among the words
quoted was that Mayor Behrman was
friend of Labor and next to Samuel
Gompers. Those remarks are still
fresh in the memory of the public;
only the names were changed. In lie
Blanc's campaign for the legislature,
in all his addresses made by him, he
said that John NJ. Parker was Labor's
champion, ard was next to Samuel
Gompers and that Martin Behrman
was not a friend of labor; and he
told him mayor Behrman) and his
friends, mentioning their names.
where to get on at.
Now if Parker ran first in Janu-
airy, how did they swap positions in
July? The public awaits the an
swer. Now, politics is not allowed in
boilermakers' meeting, but the pub
lie can judge the sentiment of the
members. When lie Blanc ran for
business agent when he was support
ing John NJ. Parker, he won on the
first ballot over two competitors, by
vote of two to one. When he ran
for delegate to the invention at Kan
sas City, as a supporter of Mayor
Behrman, he received a quorum of
five votes. The writer has no objec-
ton to LIE Blanc's changing his poll
teal alignment, but wonders how he
can reconcile himself to his previous
campaign arguments.
Now as to John NJ. Parker not be-
ing friend of labor, l am willing
to discuss this question in joint de-
bate with Mr.. LIE Blanc, and take it
from the record mot street talk or
ring propaganda), that John NJ. Park
er has been better friend to labor
as citizen and as governor than any
governor or mayor New Orleans or
Louisiana ever had
"(Signed) WILLIAM ]. SMITH
"Boilermakers' Union No. 81.
Resident of New Orleans 54 years"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
CLARK And BEHRMAN
HAVE THEIR FIRST
MEETING
MIR. Clark Visits City Hall
TO Open Headquarters
This Week

Announcing to the qualified yot-
ers of New Orleans his candidacy for
mayor, as an Independent candidate
William l. Clark, Jr.,7 has flown his
banner to the breeze, and from now
until Primary day will conduct a
campaign which he hopes will name
him the mayor of the South's largest
and greatest city.
Mr.. Clark and Mayor Behrman
met personally at the City Hall We'd
nesday morning, this being their first
meeting since, the announcement of
their candidates., and was the o.ca-
sion of an interesting meeting be-
tween the two candidates. The
Mayor extended fluctuations to Mr..
Clark, and Mr.. Clark gracefully re-
turned the greetings. Continuing,
Candidate Clark said to Mayor Behr-
man, that since he Mayor Behr-
mani would have to relinquish the
office some time, why not gracefully
retire now in favor of a business man
like me?" and it is said the Mayor
smiled
Mr.. Clark's visit to the City Hall
was to secure permission to stretch
a banner diagonally across the street
at st. Charles and Common from the
Liggett building to the Spencer Bust
ness College.
Speaking of his candidacy, VIM. L.
Clark, Jr., says: eff you want a clean
cut, business administration, without
fear, without favor, without preju-
dice, having qualified as a candidate
for mayor, and having come directly
before the people, the means to ac-
complish such an administration are
offered. 1 will appreciate a No. 2
(second choice) vote, but a No. /
(first choice) vote will guarantee
straight from the shoulder govern
ment which the people so ardently
desire"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
MUNTZ AND YOUNG
WOMAN HELD UP AT
POINT OF REVOLVER

While walking through Audubon
Park near the Prytania street en-
trance with a young woman late
Thursday night, Artie Muntz, 26
years old, of 43S Bermuda street,
claims to have been held up at the
point of a revolver and robbed or
$50 by two young white men who
wore handkerchiefs over their faces.
Mr.. Muntz did not notify the police
of the daring hold-up until more than
an hour later, when he called at
headquarters. Accompanied by a
squad of policemen the park was
searched for the highwaymen. A
number of reports of robberies in
the park have been made during the
past few months, but few of the VIC
Tins have complained to the police.
It is understood that scores of young
couples are robbed, but in order to
keep the woman's name out, the po-
lice are not notified.
The latest highwaymen are de-
scribed as being between the ages
of 10 and 81 years, both coatless and
from 5 feet inches to feet 7 inches
in height. Mr.. Muntz told the police
he could identify both men.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
WATERMELON PARTY.

A most enjoyable watermelon par
Mrs. John Spellman by the Misses
Doris Baker and Mildred Hildebrand.
Dancing was INDUCED in until late
hour, music being furnished by the
Browns Jazz Band" Then the
melons were cut, and the fun began.
The spacious yard allowed a wonder
full time,-girls being the winner of
the melon-rubbing contest.
The merry-makers of the evening
were Misses Leah Schroeder, Ethel
Foster, Nellie O'Donnel, B. Spencer,
Hazel Cayard, Evelyn Ellis, Mildred
Carrie, Rita and Lillian Hildebrand,
ter, Emile Choate, N. Bailey, Rita
Hindelang, r. Fernandez, Kate Hor-
nosky, L. Maybena, Mary, Cecilia and
Velma Spellman, L. Johns, Nirma
keenan,, Rosie Russell, Stella Fee
ney, N. Dugas, May Donnelly, A.
Trauth, N, Champagne, Messrs.
James O'Brien, Earl Cayard, Joe La
mana, Ben North, Ansel Shirk, Rob-
by Clearinghouse, Milton Hook, E.
Holman, John Jones, S. Diket, ].
Bevans, NJ. L. Peres, Charley Ting
strom. A. Chico, w. ]. Boyer, 1.
Trauth, Joe, Theodore and Ernest
Spellman, A. Israel. Raymond Thorn
as, L. Dinapoli. E. Lecourt, c. Brown,
Thomas and Alvin Dupuis, f. Clou-
tel. Thomas Heron, P. Braai, Willie
Durkes, ]. Barry, w. Nolan, Alvin
Senner, H. Back. and John Joseph
Morton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morton,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spellman and
many more. Dainty refreshments
were served in abundance through
out the evening. All left in the wee
hours of the morning after being
thoroughly massaged and shampooed
with melon.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
The Wonders Of America
NIAGARA FALLS.
BY 7. 7. MAxEY

IF you can imagine a river three
i fourths of mile wide, 20 feet deep
in the middle, and containing thou
sands and thousands of tons of water,
suddenly tumbling over a cliff 160 feet
high and dashing on the rocks below
with q deafening roar and throwing
up huge clouds of mist and spray, you
have some impression of what Nj
agara Falls, the worlds best-known
and most popular waterfall, is like.
This majestic cataract is situated In
the Niagara river, between Lake Erie
and Lake Ontario and near the city
Of Buffalo, N. Y. Ny-ah-ga-rah is an
Indian word, meaning laundering
Waters. Members of the Seneca tribe,
it's said, considered the roar of the
falls as the voice of the Great Spirit.
Thinking he inhabited the spray, they
made many and various offerings to
this deity.
The waterfall divides itself into two
parts, American Falls and the Horse
shoe or Canadian Falls. Nine-tenths
Of the flow, which is estimated to be
100000 tons per minute, passes over
the Horseshoe Falls, which is by far
the more impressive of the two.
Below the falls the river is consider
ably narrower than 1t is above the
falls, and the water rushes, at fright
full speed, through seven-mile-long
gorge, in which is located the famous
Whirlpool Rapids.
The edge of the cliff over which the
water plunges into the canyon below.
wears away at the rate Of about FIVE
feet q year. Biologists declare that
this mighty fall has been in operation
for about 10000 years.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05

to form very close friendships, and to
meet and know large numbers of men
in all walks of life.
81 have always stood for the square
deal, and l do not believe / have ever
failed in that respect, whether / dealt
with rich or poor. / am of the people
and have always been so much in
touch with the masses that l know
their wants and needs, and propose to
act, if honored with the high office to
which / aspire, to the best interests
of the many. l do not propose to rep
resent any faction or class of individ-
uals. / shall do in the great problems
which confront us what my conscience
dictates as best for the people of this
district
81 know the great majority in this
district favor amending the Volstead
Enforcement Act so as to permit the
use of light wines and beer, and as l
have always felt this law should be so
altered, pledge myself to use my best
endeavors, if elected, to bring about
such a modification.
"The fair treatment of both labor
and capital is one Of the great needs
of our time. believe that a fair adj
justment of the question of the rights
of each in conducting negotiations in
the settlement of their differences,
will go long way towards bringing
relief from the many industrial dis
turbances which so beset us now. am
opposed to the harsh remedy of in
junction to prevent union labor from
fair defense of its cause. ]
believe in collective bargaining by Ia
bor."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
BROUSSARD
CAMPAIGNING

Dudley l. GuI'..y. campaign
manager tor Hon. Edwin :. Brous-
sard. from headquarters a. Hotel
Montc!eoHe, states THAI Mr.. Erous-
sard is this week in parishes Of the
sixth District
"A systematic campaign 10 COM
muuica,e with every voter in the
state has been iuaugurated and will
be actively prosecuted until the con-
test closes"
Below is printed an extract from
Broussard platform touching Vol
stead act:
Many Of you have read my open
letter, published in March in the
New Orleans press, wherein l adyo-
Gated the modification of this act of
Congress so as 10 permit the use of
wines and beer. At that time I had
assumed the United States Supreme
Court would hold the 18th Amend
ment regularly adopted and would
hold that to congress was delegated
the power to define what was an in
tOXiaating liquor Since then the
court has so held Many people are,
since this decision, under the impress
sion that il settles the whole matter.
and, therefore. there is no legal way
to get light wines and beer. Others
who know better are trying to con-
vince the people that Congress itself
cannot modify the Volstead Act.
This act Of Congress is no part of
the Constitution. The court has held
that the Congress has the discretion
airy power TO define what is an intox-
icating liquor. 1t had the power,
IN its discretion, to say that any bev-
erage containing more than one-half
OF one per cent was intoxicating. But
= also has the discretionary power TO
have fixed the maximum at a higher
percentage of alcohol. Congress
may even by name say what are the
prohibited beverages and therefore
may exclude from the application of
the amendment wine and beer.
Those who have taken advantage
OF people who are not prohibitionists
by having the 18th amendment sub
mitted and then adopted have Great
ed a permanent national issue that
will not down. Americanism is too
broad to give up a fight Involving
It's very liberty. Under the 18th
amendment we are emitted to have
wine and beer on our menu cards,
and we are going to have it.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
MAY SUCCEED FATHER
IN CONGRESS

Albert Estopinal, Jr., Saturday is
sued a formal statement as to his can.
didacy for Congress from the First
District. following his short an
nouncement of few days ago that
he would be a candidate.
The statement reads:
MY candidacy has been well re.
ceived and the many assurances of
support from the city part of the First
District, regardless of fractional affili,
alton, have proven beyond expecta.
ton.
Il will shortly begin a very vigor.
Gus and systematic campaign with the
idea of meeting as large a number of
the voters as is physically possible be.
fore election day.
I'm parishes of Plaquemines and St
Bernard l will obtain practically a
unanimous vote, as in the matter who
shall be nominated for Congress, the
folks from the country all standing to-
gether, no matter how they may differ
as to other matters.
MY long experience in public af.
fairs and close political connections
with the citizens of New Orleans, who
for some years honored me with a
place on the bench of the Court of Ap-
peals, has afforded me the opportunity
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
REGULARS ASSEMBLE TONIGHT

The Regulars will hold their big
parade and rally tonight at Electric
Park. Mayor Behrman VIII open
his campaign and he will be the pdin-
cipal speaker. Others very promi-
nent men of the party will also make
addresses.
The voters of the various precincts
are respectfully requested to meet
at the following designated points,
at 1880 o'cock p. m. sharp.
list, End and 4th Precincts-426
Olivier Street (Alhambra Club.
3rd Precinct-Brooklyn and Sill
dell Streets.
9Th Precinct-Electric Park.
9Th and 7th Precincts-Elmira and
Alix Streets.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
TRUCK RIDE.

A jolly crowd enjoyed truck ride
given in honor of Miss Lorraine Pow
ell of Dallas, Tex, who is the guest
of Miss Gwendolyn Clancy.
They motored to Little Woods
where the day was spent in fishing
and bathing. Those present were
Misses Lorraine Powell, Gwendolyn
Clancy, Camille Clancy and Sadie
Killeen; Messrs. James Clancy, Mrs.
Paul Kopp and daughter, Betty, Mrs.
NJ. Clancy, Mr.. and Mrs. F.. II. Kill
leen and Owen, James. John and
Frank Killeen and Mrs NJ. NJ. Clan
cey.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
MOVE TO NEW QUARTERS.

The Italian Progressive Associa-
ton OF Algiers formally assumed
charge of their new quarters at lib
Verret street, Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock when a special meeting was
held. The association has accepted
an invitation for the Fifteenth Ward
Regular Democratic Club to take
part in the parade and mass meeting
to be held Thursday night and ar
engagements were made at Sundays
meeting.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
DENIES THE CHARGE.

Mr.. Sidney Fitch is up in arms be-
cause he has been reported as being
with the Regular Democratic Party
which he denies in the following
signed statement.
New Orleans, La.
August 2, 1920.
This is to certify that while I am
an employee of the Dock Board, / deny
that am affiliated with the Regular
Democratic Party. / am hard work
er for the success of the o. d. A.
Stitch.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
APPOINTED LEvEE INSPECTOR,

On Friday last Mr.. Francis Wat
tigny one of our popular young men
OF the Seventh Precinct received his
appointment as levee inspector on
the west side of the river. Mr.. Wat
tigny has long been affiliated with
the seventh precinct politics and his
selection has been very popular espe-
cially in the vicinity of his residence.
Mr.. Wattigny has already entered
upon his duties succeeding Mr.. ]. H.
Lewis who has held the position for
several years.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA THURSDAY

.
Mrs. r. Fernandez and children are
home, after two weeks visit TO her
brother, Mr.. Willis, of Berwick.
Mrs. t. G. TroXler and niece, Miss
Clairia Richards, spent Sunday at
Baton Rouge, the guests of Mr.. Fred
Haase and family.
Mrs. Jno. McCloskey left Monday for
Chicago to spend her vacation.
The dance given Saturday night by
the Mermaids was a financial sue
cess.
The Once a Week Euchre met at
the home of Mrs. Geo. Talbot. The
successful players were Mrs. S. Boy
Ian, Miss o. Verneuil and Mrs. Geo
Talbot. Miss Clairia Richards re-
ceived the consolation. The next
meeting will be at the home of Miss
Verneuil.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Cherbonnier and
Miss Laura Watson are visiting rela-
tives in Jacksonville, Fla. They will
visit Pueblo, Palm Beach and St Au-
gustine before returning.
Mrs. ]. E. Wood, of birmingham,
Ala, has been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. T. B. Clifford, during the past
week.
Mrs. T. Rooney and daughter, Eli
nor, Mrs. Walsh and Miss Thelma
Rooney have returned from a trip to
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. A Graf left Saturday
for Vaudeville to spend the remainder
of the summer with Mrs. ]. Thorning
and family.
Mr.. T. V. Casanova spent Sunday at
Bay st. Louis with his family.
Mr.. l.. Zinc and two sons, Louis and
Leo, and Miss Juanita Weakening
spent Sunday in Covington, the guests
of Mr.. VIM. Weakening.
Mr.. Harry Lecourt left Sunday night
for an extended trip through the East.
He will be gone a month and will be
the guest of his brother, Jas. A. Lee
court, while in Detroit.
Mr.. Z. T. Salathe returned after a
weeks stay with his family in Bay
st. Louis.
w. P. Salathe, Jr., spent the week
end at Bay St. Louis.
Mr.. Dwight Salathe left Sunday
morning for a months visit to the
principal Eastern cities. He expects
to visit his cousin, Jas A. Lecourt, in
Detroit while away.
Mr.. Jas. Clancy has sailed on the
S. S. Newburgh for Germany, Japan
and England.
Messrs. Burnett Clancy, Claude
Newman and Paul Kopp have just re:
turned on the S. S. Hanover from Liv-
erpool
NJ. Alex Gautreaux returned on the
S. S. Hanover from Liverpool
Miss Lorraine Powell. of Dallas, Tex,
is the guest of Miss Gwendolyn Clan
cey.
Mrs. T. A. Pollock and daughters,
Aline and Jessie, and Mildred Maher
and Ardarth McNeely are spending
while at Vaudeville, La.
Mrs. Jas. Covell and children and
mother, Mrs. G.. U. Legendre, have re-
turned from a pleasant two weeks
visit spent in Franklin and in jean
erette, La.
Miss Irene Brookes spent the week
end on the Gulf Coast
Mr.. T. w. Casanova spent Sunday
at Bay st. Louis with his family.
FIR. L. Zina and two sons, Louis
and Leo and Miss Juanita Weakening
spent Sunday in Covington, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Week
erling.
Mr.. Harry Levent left Sunday
night for an extended trip through
the East. He will be gone a month
and will be the guest of his brother,
Jas. A. Levent while in Detroit.
Little M'Liss Casey had the mis-
fortune to swallow a nickel which
became lodged in her throat, necessi-
tating an operation. She is doing
nicely.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-08-05
ROBBERY.

While VALERIE Barrois, of 1903
Behrman avenue. was sleeping Tues
day morning thief entered his bed
room and stole his trousers which
contained s65 in currency and a pock-
ct knife valued at $3.50. Mr.. Bar
rois discovered the robbery at $50
q. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-05
Urges Americans To
Seek Poland Commerce

Chicago. Ill. May business men
Of America are asleep at the switch,
while the British and French cap
tains Of industry and trade are con-
fidently planning TO capture the
foreign trade of rehabilitated Poland,
according to John f. Smulski. banker
and politician, who returned to Chi
cago recently from several months
spent in Poland
Americans ought to awaken to
the really great opportunities Poland
offers for expansion Of trade" he
said. The country has oil and tim
Der for export, and within a year
Poland viii be on its feet ready for
active commercial relations with the
world.
The Polish mark has fallen so
low that its value IS almost negligi-
bic. and labor there is cheap. France
and Great Britain have their eyes on
Poland. you may be sure, and are al
ready buying up large quantities OF
oil This country appears 70 be
asleep as far as taking advantage Of
the opportunity for trade Poland az
fordsm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-05
Spring Festival
OfMexican "Y''
Is Gala Event

a dash and brilliancy OF execution
and a smoothness in sequence Of
presentation made the program pre-
scented by the Mexican Y. H. c A., at
its annual spring festival in Liberty
hall Tuesday night. one Of almost
professional merit. And the audience
that crowded the hall enjoyed it more
than any professional performance
that has reached Fl PasO in a long
time. 10 judge by the hearty and pro-
lonEed applause that greeted each
favorite-with every number favor
ite-
The program was arranged so that
the abundance Of dancing and ath-
letic drills and stunts did not even
near the danger mark Of mOnOtOny-
Each was entertaining. some were
beautiful. some were amusing
TIE horizontal bar stunts and
French tumbling acts in which some
score of young men took part were
rnarvels OF skilled training and eN-
hibitiOns Of quick wit and agility. A
jiu jitsu act and a fencing match
were also well received
Girls from the Y W. G. A and from
the FL Paso High school gave several
interesting dances In costume and
little 3-year-Old Pansy Pence won
the hearts Of her audience by q dainty
little fairy dance. Interpreted with
the poise and selfpossession Of a pre-
mier danseuse.
Miss Reva Reyes, daughter Of Rayo
Reyes, director Of the FL Paso sym
phony orchestra which accompanied
the program numbers, sang The
Naughty Waltz" and Ia Paloma"
with a wonderfully clear and sweet
voice for so small a little girl She
was a decided favOrite and almost
stopped the show"
A national dance in costume was
effective as given by a group OF
young women and men. led by Miss
Maria Madrigal and Jesus Rivera.
and The Two Nations" by a group Of
girls from the international Institute
under the direction Of Miss Elvira
Galentine. closed the festival
The Mexican branch Of the associa-
ton presented all the girls and young
women who assisted in the presenta-
ton OF the program with bouquets OF
red and white carnations at the close
OF eech OF their numbers. D.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-05
TWO ENTER GUILTY PLEAS;
FINED IN FEDERAL COURT

F. A Tracey and Luther Richards
entered pleas OF guilty in United
States district court late Tuesday to
paid a fine Of 500 and Richards
paid a $3.50 fine.
Wayne Miller pleaded guilty to
violating the Harrison antinarcotic
act He was sentenced to so days in
jail. from April q
Islado Aguirre, pleaded guilty to
violating the prohibition act he
was sentenced TO 80 days in jail,
from February 9.
In the case Of Perta O'Campo,
charged with violating the anti
narcotic act, bond was fixed at $500,
which was deposited with the United
States commissioner, after she
pleaded not guilty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-05
Restaurants Place Ban
On High-Priced tSbuds'

Rockford, III. May Restaurant
proprietors here have the right idea
for fighting the high cost OF living.
They met recently and decided TO bar
potatoes from the bill OF fare be-
cause they cost too much AiacaronL
spaghetti and other tasty dishes viii
be substituted for the +spuds," which
are retailing at S1-50 a peck
An inscription on one bill OF fare
reads:
I'VE ask our patrons to cooperate
with US 20 force potatoes down in
price, so please refrain from asking
to be served potatoes II you must
have them they VIII be 20 cents per
side dish"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-05
NEGRO BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZE
BRASS BAND; TO APPEAR SOON

A Boy Scout brass band has been
orqs 1fzed bv troop 50 Of the FL Paso
scouts and VIII make its first ap
pearance on the streets at an early
date. The troop is composed entirely
OF negro boys. most Of whom work
and the organization has been effect
ed by them without material assist
ance from any outside source It IS
snonsored BY the Second Baptist
church and a committee composed OF
Is. s. Hill. William Coleman, George
5Epselev and Albert Spiller. W. 4
Fowler is the scoutmaster.
This IS the first Boy Scout pIass
band in Fl Paso. It is composed OF 10
pieces.