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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
THE SOLDIERS ROSE OF NO
MANS LAND

MANS LAND
When the sun goes down on No-Man'
land,
And l hear the Bosche's call,
When the men are at their listening
post.
And the evening shadows fall,
When the mess call over yonder is
heard by every ear,
And then our dear old bugle is heard
so shril and clear
When l am on duty and I walk from
trench to trench,
When there is none around us save the
soldiers of the French
Then the heavens seem to part, and
smiling face is there.
'Tis the guardian of the soldiers;
It's the angel Of the air.
She wears upon her breast a cross
that's colored red
She cares for all the living,
She prays for all the dead.
Fen the Germans, who have played a
wicked hand.
She is known throughout the country
as "The Rose Of No-Man's
Land
BY Alton R. Mornhinveg, during an
idel half hour in school,
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
WOULD DISCONTINUE
BOIL WEEVIL FLYER
TEXAS & PACIFIC SAYS BRANCH
LINE TRAIN Is LOSING MONEY
PROPOSES MIXED SERVICE

While Opelousas interests are sit
ting idly by, Crowley is up in arms
against the proposition of the Texas
& Pacific railway to discontinue the
operation of the passenger train Oper-
ating on the Opelousas division be-
tween Crowley and Melville and the
substitution therefor of mixed ser
vice. The railroad company has al
ready asked the authorization of the
commission for the early discontinu-
ance of the famous boil weevil" linn
tied that rambles along over the
streak of rust and a right-Of-way"
for fifty-seven miles in about four
hours running time.
Reasons for the annulling of the
boil weevir are assigned as loss
of money in its operation. No one
doubts the reason, for the train crew
are paid no doubt more than the in
come. The engineer, conductor and
ticket auditor receive about SITS per
month; the brakeman and fireman
about 1925 per month each, not in
Guiding overtime when the bob-tail
ed limited is behind schedule. Pas
senger travel is very slack over the
line but the patrons insist that the
continuance of the train is absolutely
necessary as it serves a splendid
country and many places, like Church
Point, Branch and Lewisburg are alb
solutely dependent on its for pas.
senger, as well as freight, service, and
to abolish the train would put the
people of those communities, as we'll
as those of number of smaller sta
lions, to great inconvenience. Ope.
lousas should get busy in opposing the
granting of the order annulling the
train, otherwise one of these bright
mornings we will awake and hear no
thrilling whistle of the boil weevil
as it asks for crossing signal at the
interlocking tower in this city.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
TELEPHONE CASE UP
BEFORE BOARD TUESDAY

The argument urging the reopening
Of the telephone rate case was heard
by the state railroad commission yes
terday at Baton Rouge. Strong pres
sure was brought to bear on the conf
mission to grant another hearing on
the mater in order that more con-
vincing evidence can be offered
against the granting of the twenty
per cent increase to the Cumberland
telephone company in Louisiana. A
large number of delegates from all
parts of the state was on hand to par
ticipate in the meeting and urge the
commission to grant the request for
a Teopening.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
roo MANY THEORIES

The convention has completed its
third week Of existence and has a
splendid start ON the fourth. So far,
according to daily reports, little of note
has been accomplished and if the pres
sHe pace continues the seventy-five
days ii is limited to will hardly sea
toe work completed. Friday to Mon
day sdjOurnments are not conducive Of
rapid Roadway with the work in hand,
and unless the body eliminates this
4Aeslt0fl the state stands in fair chance
sEil1aHihg hastily gotten together or
sanic law.
I APPARENTLY there are too many the
cries wandering around the convention
xali relative to what should be in the
Ngw constitution, and each delegate
wishes to, have his particular pet writ
sem ifl thu fn-l t.r ant. They cannot
aiIas gratifi1d in their wish and some
one I" hound to nurse a grudge when
his measure is swept off the desk into
che trash pile. and that appears to be
the probable fate Of many proposed
ordinances now pending.
The long expressed wish to have a
short COM titution containing nothing
but basic principles OF government
seems to have either been forgotten or
overlooked in the mad scramble to
Mrite in the constitution measures
which should properly be left to the
legislature. W. feared this all the
sine, and as day after day passes the
dozens of ordinances introduced bear
aut our belief
/. Judging by what little has been
Zone. Louisiana is due to have anoth
sr cumbersome constitution, little
shorter, il as short, as the existing or
gyanic law. and before the unwieldy
mass gets into full motion some school
Of legislators, wishing to cure the de-
Geets, will begin to shoot at the people
u biennial flood of amendments. Right
now each OF the majority OF the dele.
gates has a cure7aIl for every existing
III and each believes he has the only
true remedy. Unless the situation Is
clarified and the delegates get down
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
HARDING VISITS
WOUNDED YANKS
PRESIDENT COMBINES ERRAND
OF MERCY WITH STUDY
OF CONDITIONS

Washington, March 20.-President
Harding combined an errand Of mercy
with a first-hand study Of one of his
administrative problems today by
spending more than two hours among
the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed
hospital.
Accompanied by Mrs. Harding and
by DR.. c. E. Sawyer, his personal
physician, whom he has charged with
an investigation of the general prob
lem of public health and social well
fare. the president looked through
the wards and entertainment rooms
of the hospital, greeting scores Of
patients and asking them what could
be done to make them more com
Portable.
In a short talk from the front
steps of the administration building.
he told an assemblage Of patients
and nurses that he wanted to see a
government policy that should fully
recognize what the soldiers of the
great war gave their country and
later at the Red Cross hut he made
a speech praising the services of wo-
men in the winning of the war.
The question Of proper hospital
facilities and medical attention for
wounded soldiers is one which has
been much in Mr.. Harding's mind
since his election and during today )
visit he asked about many details OF
hospital administration. Among 9th
err things he studied the vocational
training system for the wounded and
Mrs. Harding brought away as a sou
venir Of the vocational plant ham
mered silver jewel case made and
presented to her by Private Joseph
Yurkunski.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
Opelousas, La.

night services and was witnessed i
her family, a number Of close friend.
and church members. The cersmonv
was without incident, Mrs. Hamon s.
cepting the baptismai rites devoully
while her family stood BY and Went
softly.
Accompanied by her family, Ma
Hamon attended the morning service
after which she approached the pss.
tor and asked the baptismal service
After her confession and declaration
custmary to one entering the church,
D.. Brooks announced that Mrs. Han.
on would be baptized tonight
An unusually large attendance Val
noted at tonight's service and many
remained to witness the baptism
Complete quiet attended the baptism
and afterward friends and members It
the church gravely embraced lie
young woma2, some shaking hands
and others taking her into their arms
and kissing her
Mrs. lannon's mother, Mrs J. L
Smith, OF Ell Paso, Texas, her sisle.
Mrs. H. B. Walling Of Wilson, Ark
surrounded her at the baptismal bowl
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
CLARA HAMoN Is BAPTIZED
BEFORE MANY SPECTATORS

Ardmore, Okla. March 2O.-Clara
Smith Hamon, acquitted here Thurs
day of having murdered Jake L. Hl-
man, reputed millionaire and late re-
publican committeeman from Oklaho-
ma tonight was baptized in the First
Christian Church of Ardmore by Dr.
Clayton S. Brooks. its pastor
Mrs. j. G. James of Los Angeles,
Cal, sister Of Mrs, Hamon, was bap-
tized at the same time.
The baptism followed the Sunday
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our relatives and
many friends and especially DR.. B. A.
Littell, for all kindnesses shown us
during the illness and death of our be-
loved husband and father; also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Sincerely,
MRS. A. NJ. HOLI4IER,
MRS. w. H. WEST,
(Nee Mabel Hollier).
MARSHALL HODLIER,
NORMAN HOLLIER.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

Much interest is being taken by the
farm women in these informal gather
ings," says Miss. Giesen. 81 think
it is an excellent means Of teaching
the women cooperation, as well as
giving them valuable and needed infor-
nation concerning the farm and IS
problems. | feel that this form Of
demonstration work will reap quick
method of concentrating on individ-
auls and better results than the old
help"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
NR, cHAcHERE IMPROVING
AFTER SEVERE OPERATION

Mr.. James o. hachere, one OF the
hest known citizens of Opelousas and
st. Landry, went under the surgeons
knife at the local sanitarium last
week. Despite his advanced age, his
remarkable physical strength served
him in good stead for the ordeal and
at last reports he is on fair road TO
complete recovery. The hundreds or
friends Of Uncle Jim" hope he will
soon be up and about again.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
PARISH COMMISSION GOVERN
MENT

Several ordinances have been In
troduced in the constitutional conven-
ton aimed at radical reform in the
government of the parishes. One Or
more of these ordinances is aimed at
the discontinuance Of the police jury
system and the substitution therefor
of the commission form so much in
vogue among the municipalities of the
country.
It is doubtful if the change would
prove Of lasting benefit to the several
parishes. In fact, it would signify the
breaking down of representative local
government and the Capitalization Of
governmental powers in the hands Of
three men. The th0ory may be per-
feet and in practice | may work splen-
didly in cities; but sach IN experiment
should hardly be written in our or
ganic law.
The claim is made and pretty well
established that our police jury sys-
tenn is cumbersome and not conducive
OF perfect functioning For the sake
of argument the charge can be ac-
cepted, but that should not stamp the
system as being failure-it has been
in existence too long and serving the
purpose too well to justify its discard
| ing because, in certain instances, it
has fallen down.
We all agree that in some parishes
the police juries are too large in men,
bership to permit of smooth working;
but that is a matter easy of remedy by
reducing the membership under the
several plans proposed in the reduc-
ton of members of both houses of the
general assembly. The ST. Landry
police jury has membership OF six
teen, scattered among six wards. If
this body is too large and cumbersome
then it could be reduced to, say, seven
one from each ward and one at
large. Practically the same system
could be adopted for every parish in
the state, and the convention should
adopt some such plan and by all
means retain the democratic police
jury system for Louisiana parishes.
The country has seen quite enough
of Capitalization and the vesting of
almost autocratic powers in the hands
Of select few during the past few
years to ever endorse, as a permanent
policy of government. the writing OF
such hide4bound principle in state
constitution. The convention should
go slow before listening to the propo-
Sis:Cr5 before it.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY"

So begins the preamble Of the Amer
lean Legion-that association OF SOL
.xiers. sailors and nurses, the chlld OF
ahe great war.
The purposes Of the Legion are stat
ed as follows:
To uphold and defend the constltu-
afon of the United States Of America;
N maintain law and order; to foster
, ope hundred per cent. Americanism:
tn preserve the memories and incl
dents of our association in the great
var. 10 inculcate a sense Of indiVid-
gal obligation to the community; state
and nation: to combat the autocracy
of both the classes and the masses;
20 make right the master Of might;
M promote peace and good will on
earth: to safeguard and transmit 20
pOsterity the rinciples Of justice
freedom and democracy; to consecrate
and sanctify our comradeship by our
devotion to mutual helpfulness.
In the tersenes and breVity Of this
wreamble one finds the very essence,
zbe gravemen of society Of the young
and old men and women who made
their offerings to the country. These
offerings were based on sacrifice;
sacrifice predicated in desire to per-
petuate the glory and idealism OF the
past, not only in America, but the
whole world over.
1t would seem proper, therefore,
that with the end of the conflict OF
arms, came the American Legion, the
child of this conflict, born when ideal
ism, right, justice, charity, helpfulness
seemed to control the hearts OF hui
manity.
The American Legion is great; it
rs fulfilling most gloriously the mis-
sion of its birth; it is preaching pure
Amerfcanism, self-sacrifice, devotion
10 country, honor, glory, and respect
Tor the flag in every quarter. In its
greatness It wants to become greater.
In the enthusiasm and lofty desire Of
ITS membership, most of whom are
youths, Git wishes) to extend itself,
and for this purpose, it has inaugu-
rated drive for membership.
Every ex-soldier. man or woman,
should join this organization. Our
SWn local post is mapping out very
ambitious program of activity. After
the drive is completed, the post will
set itself to the task of building a
nome. 1t wants to preach to the boys
and girls of our community the ideals
of patriotism by giving lessons in civ
fcs and history and recounting glori-
GUS deeds the soldiers performed on
ahe battle field.
With these worthy and praisaworthy
purposes in mind, we commend this
membership drive. In so doing, we
are following the lead of our Governor
and other prominent men in the state.
We realize that it is only through
team work and organization that it
: aan perform its fullest measure Of
service and civic usefulness.
We are watching the outcome of this
drive with keen and friendly interest.
FO our readers we ask help tor the
Legion, and to ex-soldiers we leave
ahis message: JOIN THE LEGION.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
ENGINEER ROBERTS is BUSY
PLATING THE OIL FIELD

Civil Engineer Walter B. Roberts,
assisted by Henry l.. Clements, has
been busy for some days running lines
and plating the lands surrounding the
prospective oil we'll on the Creswell
farm. The work is a tedious job and
requires much care and patience.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

Why you should use LUCAS tinted
gloss paint. Every essential quality
that a paint should possess is ineor-
porated in LUCAS TINTED GLOSS
PAINT. Its coIors are bright and per-
manent. It is absolutely impervi-
Gus to moisture and dampness. It COW
ers soIidly with a minimum Of coats.
THE A. c. sKILEs LBR. CO., LTD.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

Did you know that ninety per
cent of all human ailments depend
upon the condition of your blood ?
Nature gives her warnings in va
when the appetite fails, and you
become weak and listless and gem
eral rundown condition seems to
take possession of the whole body,
it is an unfailing sign that impure
ties will steadily accumulate until
your general health will be seri-
rious unmistakable ways. so that
Ously affected. You should recog-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
EsrRAYEn

From the undersigned, one dark bay
Texas mule, six or seven years OF
OF age; has no brand. Said animal
left my place in December last. A lib.
eral reward will be paid for informa.
ton that will lead to the recovery OF
said animal, or it's return to me-
LESTER SYLvESTRE,
Route 2. Box 228, opelousas, La.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
Keep Your Blood Pure
Nature Will Do the Rest

nize the importance, therefore, d
very promptly cleansing out tha
system, and keeping the blood sup
ply pure and robust.
Get a bottle of S. S. S. at your
drugstore to day. and note nov
promptly it builds up the appetIts
and gives new strength and "
tally. Write for free literatuls
and medical advice to Chief Aea-
cal Adviser, 1873 Swift Laboratos
Atlanta, Ga. S. s. s. is not solo q
recommended for venereal diseas
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

The said animals came to my place
about March /, last Owner can have
same by coming forward, establishing
ownership and paying all costs incur
red.
AMBROSE E. VIDRINE,
INCH 10 st Route 5, Opelousas, La.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
EASTER SERVICES AT THE
LOCAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

There will be divine services at the
Church of the Epiphany (EpiscopaD
in this city next Sunday (Easter) at
1880 o'clock in the evening by the Rev.
J. T. McCaa. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
Opelousas, La. March 81, 1921.
TO THE PUBLIC
I. CORElL.
C. S. WINFIELD.

In retiring from the firm of T. Cor
ell & Company, desire to extend my
thanks to the patrons OF the firm dur
ing my Connection Herewith and re-
quest a continuance of same for my
former partner in the business.
C. S. WINFIELD.
Opelousas, La, March q. 1921.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

666 quickly relieves COnstipa.
ton, BiliOusness, Loss of Ape
tite and Headaches, due to Tor.
Did Liver.-adv.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
TAKEN UP

BY the undersigned, at his resi-
dence, on Route No. ). Opelousas, ia
Plaisance, near the Guillory bridge,
one sorrel horse and one bag horse,
both branded about thus:
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
NOTICE

| win be in Opelousas on Good Fri
day morning near hotel Lacombe, witt,
FISH.
HUMAN HARDY.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The public is notified that the firm
of T. COREIL & COMPANY, oper-
ating general merchandise
store in Opelousas, La. has been dis
solved by mutual consent, C. s. Win
fiele retiring from the co-partnership.
Mr.. Coreil will continue the operation
of the business.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

to a better working basis we are liable
to have a constitution which viii not
fill the bill of requirements.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-03-23

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-12
PRESIDENT WILL CHOOSE
GERMANy'S AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-U n. s.
One Of three men-William Boyce
Thompson, DIR. David Jayne Hill and
f. Loring Dresel--who are today be-
ing considered by President Harding
for appointment as ambassador to
Germany-is expected to take over
his post in Berlin by December /.
Naming of the ambassador will
mean the first fulfillment Of the di-
plomatic post in Berlin since 1917,
when James w. Gerard was recalled.
Colonel Thompson is a New York
banker and millionaire, and he was
chairman Of the Republican finance
committee during the last campaign.
Political leaders are urging the presi-
dent to appoint him in recognition of
his political service.
DR.. Hill. former Ambassador TO
Germany, and Dresel, the present
American commissloner to Berlin,
however. are very much in the run
ming, due to their experience.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-12
MOTION
NEWS
RIVOLI TODAY
FAMOUS PLAY MAKES
SPECTACULAR FILM

The Heart Of Maryland" an elabo-
rate film version of the famous stage
play of the same name by David Belas-
co, viii be shown at the Rivoli thea
ter today.
The screen version, on account of
the greater scope of the film field. will
surpass the stage version in many re
speets and equal it in all others. Cath
crime Calvert, the Vitagraph star.
heads an all-star cast in the role of
Maryland Calvert In her notable
company are Crane Wilbur as leading
man, Felix Krembs. William Collier,
Jr., Ben Lyon, Bernard Siegel. Henry
Hallam, Warner Richmond, Marguer-
ite Sanchez and hundreds of minor
character.
The picture has been nearly six
months in the making. 1t has the ad-
vantage over the stage production of
showing thrilling scenes in the great
struggle between the North and the
South that only could be reproduced
on the screen. The entire company
went south in order to get the proper
scenery and atmosphere for back
ground and was fortunate enough to
enlist the sympathy and therefore the
help of real southerners.
The picture has been made on a tre-
mendous scale, and no expense or time
was spared to make the locale and cos
tunes exactly as they We're during the
Civil War, even to the extent of restor-
ing dilapidated buildings and getting
old Confederate uniforms and cos
tunes out of cedar chests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-12
MOTION PICTURES Of
SPIRITS MATER|ALZED
BY CHARLES Z. HUGHES
international News Service Staff
Correspondent.)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12.-Persons
identified with the activities of Spirit
ualists in Southern California are au-
thority for the claim that following
long efforts and considerable ex-
pense motion pictures of materilized
spirits have been produced here for the
first time.
According to the Rev. Inez Wag-
ner, pastor of the Peoples Spiritualist
Church OF Los Angeles; Mrs. Minnie
Sayres, pastor of the Spiyitualist
Church Of Revelation of Los Angeles;
H. Reading, and Professor d. ID.
Reese, psychological investigator.
the motion pictures were successfully
made at the home Of j. T. Johnson,
Los Angeles medium Of forty years
experience. .
Minister'S Statement
In statement concerning the films
the Rev. Inez Wagner said:
motion picture films of material
lied spirits were made after seven
months of the hardest kind of work
and eleven separate tests at the home
of Mr., johnson. The photography was
done by operators of film concern
located in Pasadena
''The films were produced in room
of ordinary size in daylight. Mr.
johnson, the medium, was seated out
side of a cabinet. The room was care
fully sealed on all sides, and after each
one of the tests the seals were care
fully examined to see that they re-
mained unbroken.
There were about sixty spirits ma
terilalized in the films. These includ-
ed spirits of men, women and children.
Besides Europeans and Americans,
there was a spirit of a Hindu and
those of few American Indians. The
visuaized forms were shown in the
films in most cases as rising upward
from the floor.
Spirits Recognized
"The motion pictures were shown in
the Peoples Spiritualst Church and
the Spiritualist Church of Revelation,
and number of Los Angeles PERSONS
recognized the figures shown on the
screen as those in some instances of
friends or relatives who have passed
on.
Among the spirits materiized was
that of Miss Miller, n nurse, who
formerly resided in Los Angeles and
who died abroad during the war.
There was also a soldier lad from Lon
don. who it appears, had been nursed
at one time by Miss Miller
"Tho spirits gave in audible voices
the time and place they passed away,
and these were recorded by the pho
tographers and flashed on the screen.
In so far as was possible a careful
checking was made Of the actual time
of the deaths of the people who these
materiallzed spirits professed to be,
and they were found to correspond |
with the claims of the voices beyond |
the veil.
"The films are being copied and one
set of them will be sent to the London |
Physic Society, especially for the per-
sual of Sir Oliver Lodge and other
British intellectual leaders interested |
in matcrializations.'