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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
CLEARS OBJ BJECTION
TO MONUMENT
Meeting Of Members Of Body
and Citizens Results in Com
pIete Harmony
FAIR EXPLANATIONS
MADE AT MEETING
Shaft in Honor of World War
Veterans Will Remain I'm
touched as to Names

No names viii be taken off the
monument erected by the citizens Of
st. Landry in honor Of the boys who
served in the world war. The shaft
win remain exactly as it is and viii
be formally dedicated on next July
4, 1920.
Many complaints were being made
about the inscriptions on the monu-
ment. Objections were made to the
names Of the members Of the Council
Of Defense and the building commit
tee being on the monument. The
matter was taken up by committee
Of citizens and former service men
with Hon. E. NJ. Boagni, chairman Of
the Council Of Defense, who had
charge Of the campaign for the rails
ing of funds to erect the monument.
Mr.. Boagni called special meeting
Of the former Council Of Defense and
invited the committee Of citizens to
lodge their complaints at this meeting,
which was Held in the federal court
room on last Saturday afternoon.
When the objections were heard,
explanations being in order, the COM
mittee was told that the Council Of
Defense had committed no crime; that
it had Iabored strenuousIy to erect
this monument, and in view Of the
fact that it had been instructed to in
scribe no name at all Of those who
had served in the war, it might have
erred in placing the names Of those
who headed the movement to perpet-
uate the memory Of st. Landry's no
bic sons who had participated in the
world war. Under the present cir
cunastances, however, the Council Of
Defense, in after years,if these names
we're taken off the slab, no explana-
ton, no matter how lengthy, could be
made satisfactory to prove that the
men whose names had been scratched
off had committed no crime. The
committee Of citizens readily agreed
to the explanation Offered by the
Council Of Defense and gracefully
withdrew their objections.
Plans for the dedication of the
monument, which stands at the south
east corner Of court square, win be
perfected in time for an elaborate
patriotic program on July 4.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
ORGANIZE LEGION ON
TEMP PORARY BASIS
HERE LAST SUNDAY
OpeIousas Post to Make Drive
for Thousand Members, Be
ginning immediately
PLANS TO ERECT
FITTING MONUMENT
Representative Gathering Ex-
Service Men Selects DR.. Per-
rauIt ais Head Of Body

Or. A. J. Perrault, first lieutenant
in the army dental cerps and who
saw several months service in France
during the recent world war and who
has been active in the preliminary
organization work Of the 0pelousas
Post Of the American Legion, has
been selected temporary chairman Of
the Post, pending permanent organ
ization in the next few weeks. JOS.
| p. Chachere, one Of the first st. Lam
dry men to cross into Germany, is
temporary secretary-treasurer; Will
T. Stewart, Z. B. Sandoz and Oscar
Andrepont constitute the membeIs
ship committee, while DR.. PerrauIt,
Joe Chachere and Allen Dezauche
compose the publicity committee.
An interesting meeting Of repre-
sentative ex-service men was held at
the court house last Sunday after
noon, following the dedication Of the
Confederate monument. DR.. Perrault
called the meeting to order and gem
eral discussion Of the future plans
Of the Opelousas Post was entered IN
to. Il was definitely decided to un-
dertake an extensive membership
campaign by which it was hoped to
get st least one thousand members as
q starter for the local Post. The
drive viii be made in st. Landry and
Evangeline praishes
According to the present plans Of
the organizers Of the 0pelousas Post,
a building suitable as a memento to
the st. Landry boys who died in the
service win be erected. This, Of
course. win not be accomplished this
year, as it is proposed to rent quar-
ters for the time being, until the
Post has sufficient membership and
funds enough to justify II in erect
ing a building that would be the pride
Of the former service men and .
lasting tribute to the men Of this
parish who lost their lives in the
world war. A marble slab, it is un-
derstood, viii be obtained immediate
" and the names OF those who gave
their lives for humanity's sake viii
be inscribed on It and when the build
ing is constructed this slab win be
moved into the Posts headquarters.
Ex-service men who were at the
meeting are optimistic over the or
ganization Of the Post. Already the
membership ocmmittee has gotten.
busy and many applications are b.
ing secured. Dues were fixed st four
dollars per annum. The Post viii be
made one Of the popular clubs Of the
city, where the ex-service men, in-
eluding former soldiers, sailors and
marines, viii be able to gather and
fraternize as comrades. Reading
rooms viii be fitted up and the Posts
headquarters vii be made ideally at
tractive.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
HERO MONUMENT TO
BE- UNVEILED ON
NEXT SUNDAY
Memory Of Lieut. j. j. NeyIand
VIII be Perpetuated by Cit
izens Of Washington
MANNING WARTELLE
TO UNvEIL MONUMENT
Elaborate Dedication Of Foun-
tain IN Memory of St. Lam
dry Hero On March 2

He died in his country's cause but
his memory shall live forever.
The patriotic people Of Washing
ton have erected . fountain as q mon
ument to their brave hero, Iieuten-
ant ]. ]. Eeyland, who was killed in
action at JauIny, France, on Noyem-
Der 10, 1918, fighting the battle Of
humanity against the Huns.
The unveiling Of the monument
viii be held ct Washington on sun
day, March Z, at $50 D. m, and
Washington and surrounding country
win turn out en- masse to do homage
to the memory Of one Of St. Landry's
noblest braves. The ceremonies win
be held on the campus Of the WASH
iagt0n high school.
Manning Wartelle, bOyhood
friend Of the Washington hero. viii
unveil the monument and the follow
ing appropriate program has been ar
ranged:
Invocation Rev. P. F. Jansen
Song, Star Spangled Banner
- High School Pupils
Address and Introduction Of Speak
ers .. Prof. P. E. Wilson
Sketch Of Lieut.. Neyland's Life.
KS,.o& W Rrsk41a
Song, Face to Face Mrs. win r.
Stewart
Address, Acceptance IN behalf Of
Washington High School
. Supt. w. B. Prescott
Song, Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground High School Pupils
Address. Why We Erect Memorials,
- Mr. E. NJ. Boagni
Chorus, The Vacant Chair.
. The American Legion
Recitation. He Wasn't Afraid to
Die Brunette Klaus
Address Mr. Alex ". Swords
Unveiling Of Monunment Manning
Wartelle
Hymn. Onward Christian Soldiers
High school Pupils
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
CLUB BOYS URGED TO
ATTEND BIG MEET
HERE MARCH 6
A. A. Mendoza Plans interest
ing Convention Of Sc. Lan-
dry Boys and Girls Soon
MOVING PICTURES ARE
TO BE SHOWN HERE
Demonstration Of Modern Farm
implements to be One Of In
teresting Features Of Day

A. A. Mendoza, federal farm degn-
onstration agent for St. Landry par
ish, always looking to the interest Of
the youths Of this parish. has arrang-
ed for meeting Of the St. Landry
boys and girls, to be held in this city
on March g. Mrs. Kirk, home demon
stration agent, will have charge 81
the girls, while Mr.. Mendoza win look
after the boys.
A demonstration Of modern farm
implements will be one Of the fea-
tures Of the days program. A free
moving picture show will eliminate
the entertainment.
Mr. Medoza has given out the fol-
lowing statement for publication
tOn Saturday, March S, have
planned to have all the boys, particu-
larIy the club boys, Of the parish,
assemble in Opelousas. ] have made
arrangements with the Haas Garage
70 have the different modern impie-
ments assembled On that day and have
the boys assist in this work, thereby
famailiarizing themselves with these
implements and Their uses.
The club girls, supervised BY Mrs.
Kirk, home demonstration agent, win
assist in preparing luncheon for these
boys at the municipal kitchen. Short
" after lunch, trucks will convey the
boys to some farm outside of OpeIou-
sas where the boys win be taught how
to operate the tractor and viii be
shown the uses Of an modern imple-
menta. There is no question but
what the tractor is the coming thing
and win soon be an indispensable ne
cessity on the farm and cur boys can
not learn too soon its operation and
many uses.
IT time permits, we sfill visit some
Of the dairy farms near 0peIouaas,
swine herds, beef cattle herds and
other projects that all farm boys
ought to be more familiar with.
'That night the E s. u. moving
picture machine win be used FOR the
entertainment Of the boys and girln,
at the municipal kitchen. Orders
have been sent il for the following
films: Keeping the Boy Oh the
Farm; Production of Clean Mix;
Production Of Poultry ana Eggs On
the Farm; Practical Improvement Of
Farm Grounds; Public Road Improve
ment Besides these films, d nnr.slier
of slides pertaining to agriculture
win h shown. PROVISION hiss been
made to entertain the visiting boys by
the boys Of Opelousas IL their respes-
tive homes. and thereby eliminate tie
board and lodging expenses Of these
boys who come ii to 0pelousas for
the occasion.
81 feel that great deal Of good
can be gosten By the boys who attend
and ! would feel very much disap-
pointed If large representation from
every community in ST. Landry did
not take advantage of this oppor~
tunity."
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
JUDGE DUPRE
IS VERY HAPPY
Thanks Voters for Assisting
Him IN Selecting Third
Member Of House

Judge Gilbert L. Dupre was prob
ably the happiest man ia st. Landry
Tuesday night when news reached
here that J. Franklin Schell Of wash
ington had been victorious in the
election for the third member Of the
lower house Of the state legislature
from this parish.
Judge Dupre had been active IN
Mr.. ScheIPs interest. He had address
ed the people Of st. Landry, who had
repeatedly showered honors upon
him, to elect Mr.. Schen He was
successful, for the voters took his
advice and went to the polls Tues
day to cast their majority vote for
the Washington man.
Il feel deeply touched that the
people Of St Landry should honor
me again by accepting my views on
the election. | can scarcely find
words to express my gratitude for
the victory achieved Tupesday, and
| sincerely believe that the voters Of
st. Landry win never have occasion
to be sorry for having sent Mr.,
ScheIl to Baton Rouge.
That is how Judge Dupre expressed
himself to the Publisher Of the Star
Progress Tuesday night, when the
news was coming over the wires.
The judge was one Of the main fac
tors behind the Schell candidacy. His
support materially aided the Wash
ington man in receiving such hand
some majority
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
GAY DOES NOT ASPIRE
FOR REELECTION
AS SENATOR
IbervilLe Man Declines to Make
Race and Will Retire 10
Private Life
NEGLECT OF BUSINESS
GIVEN As HIS REASON
Louisiana Junior Senator, After
Trip of Inspecsina 90 Ffrgin
Islands, Issues Statement

Senator Edward ]. Gay created
quite a sensation in Louisiana pOliti-
cal circles the first Of the week when
he announced last Saturday night
that he would not be candidate for
reelection as senator but would re-
tire to private life ct the end Of his
term, March 4, 1921.
Senator Gay was elected in 1913
over John II. 0verton Of Rapides and
former Governor Luther E. Hall, to
fiji the unexpired term Of the late
Robert F. Broussavd.
Mr.. Gay was wen known in legisla-
tive circles Of this state, having
served as q representative from Iber-
vile parish for several terms, but he
was not generally known as = poll
tieian. The fact that he had been a
successful planter and business man
and had made an enviable reputation
and record at Baton Rouge brought
to him support from men who had
never known him.
The Iberville man, after taking his
seat in the United States senate, BY
application to the duties of his office,
during the trying times when this ma
tion was engaged in warfare, made
countless friends in various sections
Of the state, all Of whom regret to
learn Of his decision not to offer hina-
self for reelection. Not being pro-
fessionaI politician and in view Of the
fact that four candidates had an
nounced their candidates. for his seat,
while he was on an inspection tour
Of the recently acquired Virgin Is
lands for the United States, and be-
ing opposed to a bitter political CAM
paign, at the same time considering
that bis private business interests de-
manded his attention, Senator Gay,
upon his return to the states gave out
the announcement which caused such
a furore III Louisiana politics.
Four Of Louisianass most promi-
nent sons are now seeking the toga
worn by Senator Gay. St. Landry is
represented in the contest by Hon.
James J. Bailey, secretary Of state;
while St. Mary has two native sons,
Ex-Governor Jared Y. Sanders, now .
member Of congress from the sixth
district, and Don Caffery Of New Or
leans, a son OF the late United States
senator form this state Of the same
name. Iberia parish has Edwin s.
Broussard, brother Of the dead SEN
atOr, Robert Broussard. It is ru-
mored that more aspirants are feeling
their way and win probably announce
their candidates. in the next few
weeks, in which event the old Pelican
State is due for some hot times this
coming summer.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
lent BRINGS
Big CROWD HERE
AssemhEage Witnesses
klabogate Ceremonies on
Ccurt Square Sunday

re monument, which stands at the
northeast corner Of the court house
ra, IN honor Of the st. Landry
alers who participated in the civil
vas officially dedicated last
aaasy afternoon, in the presence Of
Eai hundred people from every
af St, Landry and surrounding
n. Dudley L. Guilbeau was mas
q ceremonies and delivered an
Aeelient address on the Confederate
Ms c. T. Richard, who was
aetive in tIe erection Of the
@aaent. delivered a short, pathetic
& while A. Il. Garland and Alex
9sesqs were speakers on the occa-
A Rev. Father ColIiard and Rev.
Harper offieiated at prayers.
y oertie Fux unveiled the monu-
nt while Miss Adele LawIer
eued flowers at the foot Of the
Music was furnished by the
seH Barre band.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
WATCH FOR PAPER
THROUGH The MAILS
Start Progress Subscribers 60 be
Furnished Pper Throueh
Post Office Again

For the past several months the
city subscribers Of the Progress
have been receiving their papers from
the Jacobs News Depot Company It
was our plan to deliver tie papers
early on Sasurday morning at che
homes Of our subscribers. Now, how
ever, we have changed this plan and
are going to send al papers through
the mails.
The Jacobs News Depot Company
had difficulty IN getting the labor
necessary for the speeds handling 81
the Star Progress in connection with
tta daily papers, on account 81 the
scarcity Of working boys Aaron
Jac0bs. manager Of the news cum
pany, gave excellent service, hcweg-
er. during the time that Sc handled
the city circulation ef The STAR
Progress. bpt be was finding Il too
much Of grind 20 justify him &
this time, So We agreed to relieve him
Of the load for The present
n the event any of our esy ab
seribers fail to get our paper, We
would appreciate Il il they would ir-
form us o. that faef So that ue coald
take the matter up directly with the
office and we will give proaas az
tention to all such complaints
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
PETITION TO CLOSE
MOVIES ON SUNDAY
Reported That Effort VIII be
Made t. Stop Picsure Shows
Operating On Sabbath

A petition is being circulated, 50
the rumor goes, among citizens Of
Opelousas, asking the city author
tiles to close up picture shows on
Sundays. TO what extent the. petition
is being circulated could not be as
certained, but it IS said that promi-
nent citizen Of the outskirts Of the
city is IN charge Of the campaign to
have quiet Sabbath.
When interviewed aaripg she week
relative to the rumored petit
ager F. j. Dietlein of tie neess
Theatre expressed surprise q. t
news and said:
WeIl, If the people Of Opelousas
do not want to see the pictures on
Sundays, / have no objection to fol-
low their will. OF course, you know
Sundays are mighty long already,
and / believe that the majority Of the
people win be opposed to the move
ment. You may rest assured that if
the picture show IS compelled to close
on Sundays, every other place Of
amusement. as well as confectionery
stores. win have to do likewise. #
the people Of this city do not want
anusements on Sundays, the man
agement Of our theatre will certainly
not put any spoke in the wheel.
When or BY whom the petition wilt
Be presented to the proper authorities
could not be learned It is meeting
with approval il certain quarters, i
is said, and will be met with vigorous
opposition IN other quarters, some
predict.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
MRS ADRUS IS
RAD0F DAUGHI ERS
Aasessor's Wife Chosen Grand
Reaent of OpelOusas Court
~ Popular Order

The installation Of the newly elect
ed officers Of Court No. 11s, Daugh-
ters Of Isabella, was held at the K.
of G. Home on last Monday after
noon. Mrs. A. L. Andrus, wife Of the
st. Landry assessor, viii be the grand
regent for the ensuing year, and was
officially installed with the following
other Officers
Mrs. @. Durio, vice grand regent;
Mrs. h. Robert, financial secretary;
Miss A. Close, treasurer; Mrs. F. ].
Dietlein, historian; Mrs. ]. Lafond,
monitor; Mrs. n. Todd, sentinel; Miss
N. Burr, prophecies; Miss I. San
doz, organist; Miss G. Sandoz, lee
turer; Miss D. Edwards, court CORES
pondent; Mesdames F. Dimmick, J..
B. McCneland, L. Bienvenue, Z. r.
Bercier, NJ. Todd and Miss M. Durio.
trustees.
The new grand regent has been ae-
lively identified with the Opelousas
court since its organization and is
splendidly qualified to carry on the
work which her exalted position en-
tails. Mrs. Andrus, at the installa-
tion ceremonies, urged the eO-Opera-
ton Of the members and promised
that If she was given the help Of the
membership she wouldsdo her best to
make this the most successful year IN
the courts history
A campaign for membership viii
Be launched shortly and plans are
already under way for big initia-
ton some time after Lent.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
INVENTOR IS
ESSFJL WITH
GAS ENGINE
..er Tests Out Scheme
s-bIe Action Motor
sh Much Success
ousEAN NOW in 49,
$50 MANUFACTURING
Leon S. Haas Interest
New Invention that
Revolutionize Field

# the complete success q
.nted double action gasoline
snfly gotten out by L. B.
former resident Of this
employee Of Haas garage,
here this week and has caus-
deYable interest among the
" The mechanic, who is well
ibis city. Senator Haas
recipient Of the glad tidings.
lovner perfected his patent
tie employ of the Haas gar
upon being granted the pat
United States patent office
sssirous Of having his patent
snt After a careful investi-
y the feasibility Of the pat
for Leon S. Haas, who had
sree ii the Opelousas inven-
nteered to finance the scheme
on Mr. Joyner was dispatched
eaxo to have his new motor
etured. The 0pelousas me-
made connections with the
Machine & Motor Works and
rtent converted into the real
1bon a test Of the engine it
found % successful that many Of
m gasoline engine manufac-
rot ii touch with Mr.. Joyner
view Of buying his patent And
other hand, interests in Chi
m urging him to organize a
ny for the purpose Of putting
palent On the market.
Haas. who is to share half
ii the Joyner patent, told a
tative Of the Star-Progress
Wednesday morning that Mr.. JOY
r was getting out additional pat
y which his double action gas
e motor would revolutionize the
ne field, and that in all prob
ha and Mr.. JOyner would de-
form a company to manufac-
motors, rather than sell the
6utxight.
rae Jogner patent is considered
i IS tbe greatest successes in the
.ethanieal field achieved in many
There is no doubt as to the
~ the enterprise, as such con-
u Fairbanks, Morse & Com
y aselaim the patent an absolute
JoYDer was in the employ Of
y Haas garage for many months.
charge Of the machine shop
spare time worked on his
Mechanics al over the world
an working in the same idea
Fl With no avail. Now that Mr.. Joy
y h succeeded in his enterprise,
is no doubt that he and Sena-
= Haas win reap. a harvest Of gold
siE efforts.
new engine, it is said, causes
le Of action at slI il the work
+ q Tie motor, firing twice to ev-
b tine the present standard gaso-
engine fires once. It win COM
revolutionize the field and
gys boon to the users Of this
a machinery.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
-Ralph AIexis d New orIean

Ralph Alexis Of New Orleans
was a visitor here on Sunday and was
the guest Of Miss Edna Lewis.
Frank Garbo returned home on
last Tuesday from . visit to New Or
leans.
Mrs. F. c. Shute and Miss Irene
Shute and little Vera Bauman re-
turned home on Wednesday from New
Orleans where they spent the carni-
val season.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
JUDGE DUPRE AGAIN
THANKS THE VOTERS
Feels Grateful That They Lis
tened to His Advice and
Elected Mr.. ScheIl

To the Voters Of the Parish Of
St. Landry:
You have again honored my
request. am quite certain you
viii never have cause to regret
this. MIR. Sehell and myself viii
work harmoniousIy for the best
interests Of this State and Par
ish, and If the time shall come
when you think can help you
your draft will be fully honored.
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28

Miss Della Bourdier returned
home on last Sunday after spending
the carnival season in New Orleans
as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie
Durio.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28

Sugar Derouselle Of Arnaudville
Y Vpelousas last Sunday.
aen. William Eagan, mayor Of
ey, was a business visitor to
oesss last Sunday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28
n. G. KEITH 81 Homer. d. spen

H C. Keith Of Homer. La, spent
Monday and Tuesday here As the
guest Of Miss Della Bourdier.
DIR. and Mrs. Chas. F. Boagn
were visitors to the Crescent City on
last Sunday.
Jim Babington Of Elba IS visit
ing friends il this city
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28

Hymn. Onward Christian Soldiers
....... High School Pupils
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-28

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-26
CALOMEL HORROR
TOLD BY DODSON
You Don't Need to Sicken, GRIPPE,
or Salivate Yourself to
Start Liver.

You're bilious, sluggish, constipated.
You feel headachy, your stomach may
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and bowels.
Here's my guarantee! Ask your
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Tone and take a spoonful tonight. If
it doesn't start your liver and straight
en- you right up better than calomel
and without gripping or making you
sick want you to go back to the store
and get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
you will feel weak and sick and nau-
seated Don't lose day. Take spoon
full of harmless, vegetable Dodson's
Liver Tone tonight and wake up feel
ing splendid. 1t is perfectly harmless.
so give it to your children any time.
1t can't salivate.