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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-16

erence to the evidence presented by
plaintiff. rendered a decision within
a few hours. said decision carrying 20
pages of typewriter manuscript. re-
vamping an embodying the arguments
submitted by the defendants, not on
ly ignoring the arguments of plain
tiff. but refusing a reasonable time to
the City Of New Orleans to complete
the audit of the telephone company's
books. by Mr.. Wolff. a skilled account
ant of New York.
Whereas. the evidence Of the tele-
phone company. itself shows that
Louisiana has been and is now the
most profitable to the company Of all
the states of the South,
Whereas. when the town of OpelOI-
sas granted a franchise to the tele-
phone company. it was nominated in
the bond, that residence phones would
not cost more than eighteen dollars
per annum, and business phones not
more than thirty per annum, that
agreement they violated from the first
until now, residence phones pay
twenty-four per annum. and business
phones pay forty per annum, and pay
able for the current month in adj
vance. and in despite of a service, as
poor that it has frequently called for
protest by this and other bodies: and
not satisfied with this extortion, Gov
ering the life OF this franchise in the
past. they now seek and have secured
from the railroad commission a
twenty per cent increase in rates.
Therefore be it resolved, that the
police jury of St. Landry demands a
reopening and rehearsal Of the case
before the railroad commission to
gether with ample time to present all
the evidence in the case.
Resolved. that the president OF this
body be authorized and instructed to
appoint committee OF three to attend
the conference with representatives
of New Orleans. Ruston and other
towns. called for Wednesday, March
the 18th, in Alexandria. La. for the
purpose of organizing a state wide
protest.
Resolved. that we comend the ac-
tion OF Hon Huey P. Long in stand
. ing by the people and denounce in IN
measured terms the action OF cOmis-
~'7ners Taylor and Michel in thoi- in
decent haste in granting the raise in
rates and of their wantDn. fragrant
and sia-itious violations OF the rights
OF the people in the interest of coz
porate greed.
Reserved. that a copy CT this resOlu-
ton be furnished the railroad COM
mission and the press.
Motion adopted unanimously
Chair appointed Messrs. w. F.
Brown Thos. McCaffery and F. H.
Phillips.
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interest on Money, the Heaviest 5u-'
den the People Bear

Lest part of what is presented here
may be deemed too dark an outlook
let US quote so eminent scholar a.
DIR. Nicholas hurry Butler, as recent
IL as October. 1919:
From numberless openings IN
the crust Of the political and
economic world on which we live
there are coming constant signs.
explosions growing more numer-
Gus and louder. which mark the
presence Of hidden and heated
forces of destruction that may one
day burst forth and destroy civ
iIization. So many and so man
ifest are the evidence Of this pos
sibility. so emphatic and so wide
spread are the warnings OF the
presence Of powerful forces of
destruction. so constant and so
manifold are acts in contempt
alike Of law and of social Obliga-
ton. that we can only wonder at
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Proceedings Of the Police Jury

Opelousas La. March Z, 1921.
The police Jury convened in regular
swOn this seventh day of March
Uzl with the following members pre-
+ Kt
RFO. Pavy, president. presiding;
Esas. st. Cyr, Mills, Phillips, Dupre.
Cummings, Guidroz, Clopton, McCat-
ky. DeshOtels. Sylvestre, Dejean,
KGesu. W. F. Brown. Guillory.
Notion by Mr. Guidroz,
Resolved, that a warrant for the
m Of one dollar be issued in favor
bi Julien Meyer against the 3rd ward
funds as a refund of per capita tax
paid enormously year 1920. Motion
0ried
Notion by Mr.. w. F. Brown,
Resolved, that the resignation Of S.
ksacsOn as a member of the Board Of
Supervisors Of the End Road District.
Nh ward. be received and tcce tied
Hd be 1t further resolved, that Mr.
) 7. Anderson be and he is hereby
aspOinted as a member of said board
wee S. IsaacsOn, resigned. Motion
Grried.
NJ. st. Cyr called to the chair.
On motion Of DR.. Payy.
The police jury adjourned until ,
SelOck, p. m.
Evening Session
me police jury met pursuant to
GjOurnment.
Present.: Dr.. p. o. Pa~~ .'"o7t.
gesiding; Messrs. Mills. Phillips,
gapFe' Cummings, Guidroz, Moreau,
= Brown. Clopton. McCaffery,
SesAOtels, Sylvestre, Dejean. GuiIlory,
sodeaa, st. Cyr.
Notion by Mr.. W. B. CloBton.
ne 7 resolved, that the clerk Of
Is BODY be and he is hereby instruct
. notify the Standard Oil company
shreveport. La. to remove their
" me which they have placed just
Iae vest side of the public road
=. rom Rosa depot. paralleling
~ 1. < P, r. R.. from where it
uses the railroad about IA miles
~ q the Rosa depot to watertank
ssSiS1anee OF about one and three quar-
4. mics; said pipe being just on
y vest side Of the road. about
4 ire' s-o~ their line on the
= ead S'de: this change to be mad ,
FeF Instructions OF the Board Of
\, e&pf 'lso'S of the Sd Road Die rict.
, ~ Fard, requesting same. Motion
S'u?n by Mr.. Dupre.
"esoFed, that a committee cont
4; $50 q HesScs. Frant Vidrine, Mar
y. y 1idrine Eddie Ledoux. Emar Du-
~ auu avartste DuDre. be appointed
.1y OUT road from the Chataignier-
s sSSlOusas road running between the
jLrspIgtles Of Marius Vidrine and Mrs.
y !, = Oupre thence between lands
~ hsrlas FldriHe. Homer NJ. Dupre
= a. HVrlSte Dupre: all without cost
,..-l 49, parish; the said committee 70
n. ~ a next regular meeting. Mo
M Oy Mr.. w. F. Brown.
~ the Railroad commission
a. louisiana. against the wishes OF
a. pepo'e OF the state as evidence Of
-. protest OF New Orleans. Shreve-
a.. monroe, Lake Charles. Alexan-
], huston and other towns as we're
n, numerical and scientific Nodi !:
~, - "a the 18th day OF February. 1921
ssls So. Ihe Cumberland Telephone and
esss srapa company. a Twenty per
ssrs 'aise in rates. at a time OF in
s-- agricultural and business de-
coli s,Sss'on. railing prices in labor and
mi 'lOdties and excessive taxation
nj whereas; the said railroad com,
pa.,', ,oa Violated their own rules and
az, Ss'atlons in reference to the ten
Az ~ sine to- rendering decision after
M 'iose OF cases before them and
!oaecens haste, and without ref
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
ASK QUICK ACTION
Five Million Farmers Exert
Pressure ON Congress.
Demand All Other Legislation
Be Pushed to One Side.

Washington. Feb. 18.-Representa-
tives of five million organized farm
ers now in conference here went to
the capitol today to bring pressure on
congress to put thru the farm pro-
lection program before adjournment.
Friends of the farmers in both
houses may be asked to begin a fill
buster against all legislation except
that demanded by the farmers unless
quick action comes on the farm pro-
gram. it was said today.
The farmers want immediate passage
of the Gronna- Haugen bill to regulate
the meat packers and on the Capper-
Volstead bill TO protect farm co-opera-
tive movements against the antitrust
laws.
IF a fiiibuster ever is justifiable.
now is the time" said Charles S. Bar
rett, president of the national board
Of farm organizations, today.
The farmers want cheaper fertilizer
and are preparing to demand that the
agriculture department employ its war
time powers to force down prices. A
resolution to this end was adopted by
the executive council of the farm
board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
DIGS UP |. AND R.
History Revived by Rep. Har.
rington of Cove Today.
Old Fight of 1911-'13 Sessions
Is Presented to House.

Harrington, of Cove, went back into
history today and dug up an initiative
and referendum resolution in the
house. His proposal for an amendment
to the state constitution carries sew
eral patches and frills which were not
in resolutions in the good old ses-
sions of 1911-13 when the 1. and R.
fighting was at it's best.
Under the Harrington proposal a
youthful legislator might be fortunate
and live to see an enactment disposed
of by the dear pee-pul and placed in
actual operation. But the old resi-
dents would doubtless be dead and
buried long before the gnawing and
paving and jawing would end
One-Tenth Initiate Laws.
One-tenth of the voters might in
itiate a proposed law under the Cove
county members plan. BY the same
token one-third of the legislators
might hold up operation of enactments
and refer them back to the people.
The veto power of the governor would
be suspended when bills were ordained
by the people-using few of the
choice words of the resolution.
By the same token that a minority
of one-third might send a law to the
voters for decision after its passage,
they might invoke the will of the vot-
ers when measure failed of passage.
The law would be wiped out or placed
in operations the case might be
within twenty days after the votes
were canvassed. Then the next legis-
lature might start the trouble all over
again by virtue of a discontinued
minority.
Operations of the I. and R. plan is
not restricted to general laws. 1t may
apply to local measures affecting any
city, county, township or district. II
is probable the resolution will go to
the house Judiciary committee which
this week used the ak on a bunch of
proposed changes in the state consti-
tutiOna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
WOMEN MEET here
Topeka Missionary Federation
in Conference Today.
Observe National Prayer Day
for Missions.

Several hundred women met at the
Y. w. c. A today for the semi
annual meeting of the Topeka Mis-
sionary Federation. which embraces
the ma jority of Protestant churches of
the city.
Today is the national day of prayer
for home missions and the local Feb
ruary meeting of the Missionary fed
Grafton is always held on the national
prayer day.
Mrs. Hotter Is President
Mrs. H. o. Hotter IS president of the
federation; Mrs. o. Egberg. first vice
president; Mrs. F. j. Dreaming, second
vice president; Mrs. Clara B. Brown,
treasurer, and the advisory board in
Brock, Mrs. Mary Deisher, Mrs A.
Linge, Mrs. J. w. Davis, Mrs. J. H.
Huffman. Mrs. A. Royce Forbes, Mrs.
J. d. Pratt, Mrs. F. J. Dreaming and
Mrs. J. A. Jacobson
Miss Corbct Speaks.
Miss MEdna Corbet, who spent
several years abroad in war service.
told the federation members of many
of her experiences. and was one of the
principal speakers on the morning
program. DR.. Paul Todd. returned
missionary from China, will give an
interesting talk at the afternoon meet
ing, illustrated by stereopt:con ric-
lures. Doctor Todd plans 60 return to
mission work in China in a short
time.
The Program.
The days program follows:
1000 Devotions.. Led by Mrs. S. s. Estey
10 10 business Roll Call by Churches
Round Table
10 80 What Is My Denomination Doing in
World Service?
baptist. .----.-. Mrs: j. T.. Crawford
CHRISTIAN Mrs. tIeO. Lyons
Congregational. Mrs L. c. Schnacke
Evangelical Mrs. s. BreithauDt
Lutheran, English. Mrs. H. o. OFT
Lutheran. Swedish.......-....
.;..:...... Mrs. J. a Jacobson
Presbyterian. United Mrs. NJ. G. Mum
Methodist Episcopal Mrs. B. NJ. Powell
United Brethren. Mrs. Stiverson
IL 100 Mexican Work in Kansas City. 49,.
c,...---.-..-.. Miss Hope Wolfe
IL 30 Personal Word from Famine Dis
trict. Mrs. Griffin G
IL As Experiences Abroad.
................M Miss M'Edna Corbet
IL 90 Quiet Hour. Mrs John Wells RahilI
:45 Hymn and Prayer Service. .
$500. Mrs. Clara H. Hazerigg
2 100 Stereopticon Pictures and Lecture
on China. ........ DIR. Paul J. Todd
Canton, China
. 80 Reading in Chinese Costume, WHO
Will Open the Door to Ling Pc.
......-........-.. Mrs. W. +. Reavis
2 :45 Solo. Miss Ivadelle Smith
5 90 My Work Among the Foreigners in
the United States. ........
Prof. Zampierre, washburn
$50 Playette; How Not to Do f..
In charge of Mrs. Ford Robinette
Music in charge of Mrs. Gurley.
Pianists, Mrs. J. II. Sutton. Mrs
Frank Dreaming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
WORKING ON MINOR BILLS
Senate on Third Reading Recommends
Appropriations.

The senate this morning spent the
time working on bills of rather minor
importance which had come up for
third reading after being recommend
ed for passage by the committee of
the whole.
Two of the bills were appropriation
bills which provide for the storing of
the war records and rnementoes, both
from the Civil war and the Spanish
war, of the state, and for the con-
tinued maintenance of the present Of
fees and museums of the various or
CARNATIONS of veterans.
The ways and means committee
bills providing for the appropriation
of money for the maintenance of the
state penitentiary and the state in
dustrial reformatory at Hutchinson
were also passed.
The bill providing for the erection
of dorrnitories for women at the state
schools passed the senate on third
reading this morning by a vote of
tWenty-one to eight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
Federal Transportation Act
Fast Becoming Issue.
Double Drive Now on May
Force the Question.
FOUGHT BY STATES AND LABOR
Guaranteed Return Called I'm
sound by State Officials.
BrOtherhOOds Object But VIII
Abide by Present Law.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The next con-
gress, which meets soon after March
4. will have to re-write the transpor-
tation act. If the doubleheaded drive
being carried on against the law is
successful.
One attack is made by twenty
states which hold that the sections OF
the act giving the interstate COM
1nerce commission power over intra-
state as well as interstate rates make
it uncoo stitutional. They will carry
their fight to the supreme court.
Labor Is Dissatisfied.
Another attack is by organized la
Dor. which has never lessened its
opposition to the principles involved in
the labor clause of the act, altho it was
agreed to abide by them. The execu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor meets here a week from
today, and some new pronouncements
against the transportation act may
come at that time
While the state officials attacking
the act complain chiefly of the con-
flict of federal and state authority in
volved. they also intend to take in
other features.
Guarantee Chief Objection.
The sections of the act which guar
antee the roads a return of per cent,
they say, are economically unsound.
Without regard TO the earnings of
other businesses, or the value of the
transportation service at any particu-
lar time, the roads must get per cent,
they say. Another of their arguments
is that worthless and obsolete roads
must be kept up at expense of the
strong ones.
If the state officials should prevail
upon supreme court to accept their
arguments and knock out sections of
the transportation act. railroads would
suddenly find themselves unable to
borrow money, which would force &C
ton by congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
RAILWAYS START BATTLE. T
Indiana Roads Sue to Stop Collection
/. C. C. Intrastate Rates.

indianapolis, Feb. 1S-Railroads
operating in Indiana today launched
a concerted effort to force the public
service commission to submit to an or
der of the interstate commerce COM
mission yesterday. which would boost
intrastate and passenger rates on a
par with those of interstate rates.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad filed
suit in federal court asking temporary
orders to restrain the state commits
sion from collecting the interstate
rates now in effect and from prose
cutting the railroads to recover pos
slbie penalties under the state laws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
BROTHERS WE'D SISTERS
Probate Judge Performs Double We'd
ding for Meriden Couples.

]. D. NJ. Hamilton, probate judge,
performed a double wedding cere-
mony, in which two brothers and two
sisters were the principals. in the pro-
bate court Thursday afternoon. Both
couples were from Meriden, Kan.
Walter ]. Becker, FL, was married to
Gladys V. Chapman, 10. Ernest B.
Chapman, 81, and Clare E. Becker
were married.
Other marriage licenses issued dur
ing the last twenty-four hours were
to the following:
George NJ. Metzger. Topeka. .............2 %
Frances Ellen Frost Glasco Kau22
Lee Wvkoff Osborne 90
NADIA Is. Hayes, Topeka. .................19
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
Women in Disarmament Fight,

Washington, Feb. 1S.-A fight de-
veloped at the National Women's par
ty convention here today over a pro-
posal to pledge the organization to
work for immediate world disarma-
ment. The suggestion was embodied
in the minority report from the resoIu-
ton committee as to the future policy
of the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
HIGH SCHOOL IN PLAY
Highland Park Students to Entertain
Farmers Institute.

Farmers attending the farmers in
stitute at Watson will be entertained
tonight with a play to be given by
the Highland Park high school.
Rural problems formed the principal
topics of discussion at the institute.
which began Thursday. Charles
Weekes. of the state farm bureau, ad-
dressed the meeting Thursday night.
The institute will end tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
Missouri Bandits Do Two Jobs.

Mexico, Mo-. Feb. 1S.-A sack of
mail was stolen from the baggage
room of the Chicago & Alton depot
here last night and shortly afterward
the vault of the Bank of Martinsburg.
eighteen miles east of here, was blown
and 500 in postage stamps and an
amount of unregistered bonds we're
obtained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
Palmer Declares Bolshevik Ambassa
dor Ieft SUCCESSOR: In S

dor left SUCCESSOR In Z. S.
Washington, Feb. IS Declaring
that Russian Reds were continuing
their activity here. Attorney General
Palmer told the senate Judiciary COM
mittee today that Charles Recht OF
New York had been named the new
soviet representative in this country.
Recht was appointed by Ludwig G.
A. K. Martens before the latter was
deported. Palmer said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
FILES new CHARGE ON lands
Senator Dial objects to Remarks Made
While Releasing Bank Clerk

Washington, Feb. 18.-Formal COM
plant against Federal Judge Lands of
Chicago for his remarks in the case of
an Ottawa, ILL.,, bank clerk charged
with embezzlement, is made in a letter
to the department of justice today by
Senator Dial, Democrat, South Carr
lima.
Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Robert J. Green,
postal clerk, charged with rifI;ng the
mails, was released on his own recog-
nizance today by Federal Judge Lam
dis when it developed that his wife is
about to give birth to a child.
Lands told Green to appear in court
one month after the stork visited mis-
home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
IN HOUSE HOPPER

In today's introduction of bills,
Knudson of Rawlins proposed chang
ing the legal interest rate to per
cent. Any bank, firm or individual
charging a greater per cent Of interest
would be compelled under the bill to
forfeit the excess interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18

On final passage today the house
adopted the joint resolution by Green
leaf of Kiowa providing for appoint
ment of a school code commission.
The commission would be named to
study school laws of the state, codify
existing statutes and report to the
1929 LEGISLATURE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18

Hill of Pottawatomie took a new
swat at the privileges extended law
makers. He introduced a bill pro-
viding that persons convicted of first
degree murder shall not be allowed
bail pending appeal to the supreme
court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18

DWIGHT p. BRUCE, age At. died this
morning at his home, five miles southeast
of Topeka. Funeral announcements Will
be made later.
No funeral announcements have been
made for Henry c. Stockweli, who was
killed at the Union Pacific freight yards
Thursday when he WAS caught between two
cars. The body is being held at She1la-
barger's chapel.
The funeral of Dorothy Ford age years,
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Ford, 49, Twiss avenue. who died Thurs
day afternoon in local hospital, will be
held at o'clock Saturday afternoon from
the home. Burial will be in Mount Hope
cemetery The body will lie in state at
Shellabargers chapel from o'clock this
afternoon until 10 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The body of Mrs. Annie Urban, age Sc,
who died Thursday afternoon at local
hospital, lay in state from until u O'Clock
today at Conwells chapel at POI East
Eighth street. Many relatives from Ross
vile and Topeka paid silent tribute to her
by calling at the funeral home this morn
ing. Mrs. Urban was a kind mother, and
took an active interest in church work and
benevolent affairs. The body will be taken
to Cuba, Kan, for burial.
The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Reams will
be held Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
from the Shiloh Baptist church. Burial in
Mount Auburn cemetery.
REV. MONROE R. WAKEFIELD died this
morning at 10 O'Clock at HIS home 1431
Quincy street The funeral will be held Mt
Lane chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon
The body Will be taken to Hopkinsyille,
Ky, for burial.
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. s27.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
TURKS WOULD MAKE UP"
Nationalist Assembly Wishes for Dip
Iomatic Relations With U. S.

Angora. Feb. 1S.-The Turkish Ma
tionalist assembly here has expressed
a wish that diplomatic relations with
the United States be established.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-A small coin purse between East
18th and 18th and Van Buren, sts., con-
taining money and Cremerie check. Re-
| ward. Phone 1872
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18

The funeral of Mrs Rebecca Reams will
be held Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
from the Shiloh Baptist church. Burial III
Mount Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18

Diamond Engagement Rings, $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harrfs-Goard Co.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

DWIGHT 2. BRUCE, age Al. died this
morning at his home, five miles southeast
of Topeka. Funeral announcements will
be made later.
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Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. sat-
Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-14
WEST BRATTLEBORG

The schools in the academy building
will close this week Friday for the sum-
mer vacation.
Mrs. Henry W. Barber went Sunday to
Marlboro to visit in the home of her
cousin, Mrs. Ernest Larrabee.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Carr and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Underwood returned Sunday
from a weeks vacation spent in Colrain
Mass, with relatives of Mr.. Underwood
Mrs. E.~L. Bass. who had been visit
ing in Boston and Springfield, Mass,
came yesterday to visit Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest NJ GoodenOugh on her way TO her
home in Bethel
Mr.. and Mrs. f. \. Knight and daugh-
ter, Charlotte, went Sunday to Jamaica
to spend the day at Arthur Shumways
They were accompanied by Miss Hazel
and Raymond HadlOck, who visited rela-
tiyes in West TownShend
John McKay-wiH have public auction
tomorrow and viii sell stock and house
hold furniture. Mr. Mckay recently sold
his farm to +. \. futile and Sherman F.
Abbott, who win move there soon. Mr..
Mckay has no plans for the future
George Codding of this village who is
employed by the Twin State Gas & Elec-
trio company on the railroad track, in
jured his left forefinger Saturday ana
went to the Memorial hospital, where DIR.
IL. p. Greene found il necessary to ampu-
tate the finger at the first joint.