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BOOSTING HALL BE
* HIND FALSEHOODS
Editor The Clarion:
Under the caption "Exploiting
the Farmers Union," and signed
at the bottom "A Member of the
Farmers Union, " one of the rank
est fabrications we ever read
appeared in the Times-Democrat
of Friday August 25, 1911.
This Fabricatpr, writing in the
Times-Democrat, refers to the
publication of Hon. John T.
Michel's platform in the Far
mers Union Messenger, July 19,
1911.
In publishing this platform,
the Messenger did no more than
many other newspapers in Louis
iana, and a number of said news
papers published it, no doubt,
without a decision as to whom
they would support for Governor,
and the writer in the Times
Democrat shows in his article
that what hurt him more than
the welfare of the Farmers
Union, was that the platform
published was not that of ingrate
Hall's, but Mr. Michel's.
The article, written by "A
Member of the Farmers
Union," ? ? and published in
the chief organ of the Goo Goos,
bears the ear marks of inspira
tion by that political faction, and
so far as we are individually con
cerned, we are like the man
from Missouri as to the Fabrica
tor being "A Member of the
Farmers Union," and even if he
is, has not any member of the
Farmers Union as much right to
support Mr. Michel as the writer
in The Times-Democrat has to
use the columns of a Hall paper
in denouncing the Farmers Union
Messenger and boosting the can
didate of his choice behind false
statements concerning the Mes
senger?
Doubtless, that "Member of
the Farmers Union" ? ? writ
ing fromn New Orleans is not
even a subscriber of the Farmers i
LOUISIANA IS STRONGLY
REPRESENTED IN
COLORADO
Cioralo Springs, Colo. Aug.
30. f i na is .etongly repre
sented amaong the summer visi
tors in Clobrado $prings, Mani
ton and the Pilkes Peak Region.
At the "All-States" picnic, held
last Saturday at Manitou, attend
ed by some 3000 people, the
SouthetA states was not lacking
in full representation. It is esti
mated.that there are nearly 100
Louisianans .here who attended
the" picnic, and the Louisiana
badge was everywhere conspi
cuous.
V. ' L. Scurtleff represented
Louisiana on the program, mak
ing a splendid address on that
great state, and telling why so
many people from Louisiana are
making Manitou their summer
home.
The picnic was given by the
town of Manitou in honor of the
thousands of summer visitors
who are spending the summer in
the Pikes Peak Regiou, and was
the occasion for much wholesome
state rivalry, in which Louisian
ans did full justice to their state.
There have been so many Louis
ianans here this summer, that
the formation of a Louisiana
state. club has been discussed,
and it is probable that another
year will see a flourishing organ
ization.
A particularly noticeable
feature of the season has
been the large travel by
automoble, and it is no in
frequent sight to see a machine
bearing a license tag from New
Orleans or some other Louisiana
city in Colorado Springs or Man
itou. "The roads between Colo
rado Springs and Louisiana are
in good shape" said a Louisiana
auto enthusiast recently. "And
this, in a measure accounts for
the popularity of auto travel
from the Southwest to the moun
tains. The heat this summer
has driven many to your cool I
summer climate, and the natural I
Union Messenger, and much less,
active in upbuilding" unionism
among the farmers; otherwise he
would not falsely accuse the
Messenger because it published
Mr. Michel's platform and in the
same breath boost his candidate
through a newspaper known to
be the organ of a man who has
proved himself ungrateful to
those who helped him get the
Supreme Court Judgeship for 12
years at $6000 a year. and had
the Messenger published Hall's
platform this "Member of the
Farmers Union" ? ? would
have remained as silent as the
grave.
In conclusion, we care not
whether this self-constituted
criteron of the Farmers Union
Messenger is "A Member of
the Farmers Union" ? ? or
any other union, whether he is a
Democrat, Republican, or Social
ist, whether he is large or small
in stature, whether he looks
viscious or pleasant; we unhesi
tatingly brand his assertions
that the Farmers Union
Messenger is "Exploiting the
Farmers" Union as a malicious
falsehood, hatched by a brain
crowded with visions and sur
mises as to the course The Mes
senger intends pursuing, and
we invite him if he is not a sub
scriber to The Messenger (and
we do not think he is) to secure
a copy of this week's issue and
read what the Executive Council
of the Louisiana Union say con
cerning such bush-whacking
statements as the Times-Demo
crat contained from "A Member
of the Farmers Union" ? ? ?
Respectfully,
M. V. STROTHER,
Publisher Farmers Union Mes
senger.
Eunice La., Aug. 28, 1911.
scenery of this region is a strong
magnet."
Of all states represented
among the summer visitors, none
has more enthusiastic or more
loyal supporters than Louisiana.
They lose no opportunity to pro
claim the historical and commer
cial greatness of Louisiana.
Bellevue Notes.
Bellevue, Aug. 26. -Mrs. E. A.
Beauchamp returned Monday
after visiting relatives and
friends at Eunice, Iota ahd
Crowley.
Miss Louise Bulak, of New Or
leans, is a guest at the Bacon
home this week.
Jos. Milsted, of Plaquemine,
was the guest of E. A. Beau
champ one night last week.
Many offrmers are kicking
about the weevil and caterpillar.
It is a fact that both insects are
here, but from close observation
the writer thinks the rain of the
past few weeks has done more
damage than all the insects com
bined.
On Thursday night, Aug. 17th,
a very enjoyable surprise party
was given at the home of Mr. P.
G. Walker in West Bellevue.
Mr. Tony Brown is to be compli
mented for the courteous treat
ment accorded the "surprised
family." Mr. Brown had the
guests to arrive in pairs, trios
and quartetts, until the guests
had all arrived. At the arrival
of each batch of guests, it was
quite amusing to see the look of
wonder deepen on the faces of 1
our hostess and her charming
daughters, until finally they were
aware that they were entertain- a
ing a "bunch of merry makers," i
and each did all in their power to I
make the guests feel welcome ~
and at home, which they suc- t
ceeded in doing quite easily.
Beautiful music was rendered,
which went far toward making t
all happy. Games were indulged
in until a very late hour. When f
the guests departed they assured
our hostess and daughters that a c
more delightful evening had I
never been spent, and declared R
them "'boss entertainers." e
A Strong Protest Against the
Town Jail
Editor Clarion: On last Satur
day night the writer's attention
was called to the fact that two
white women had been placed in
what is called the town jail just
across from the market on the
west side, and that the place was
unfit for a human being to live,
and requested me to investigate.
I did not know who the women
were, nor did I know their
names, but wanted to know
whether or not such a statement
could be true. On my arrival
there, Mr. Editor, I found the
place in such a filthy condition
that it would turn the stomach
of a healthy man. The stink
that emanated from the room
was sickening and horrible, and
I feel ashamed and mortified that
the town of Opelousas should
have permitted these two unfor
tunate beings to have remained
in a place four days and three
nights where my dog would
have been uncomfortable. Who
is responsible for this, Mr. Editor?
Did not the judge know when
sentence was passed that the
prisoners were to be taken to a
dungeon worse than the Bastile?
I understand that the arrest
was justifiable and that the
women were livng in a neighbor
hood in which they had no right
but I do not think the judge had
a right to send them to a place
where only sickness and death
could result.
I will add that on Satur
A REQUIEM TO THE FALLEN
Old Lafayette Confederate Soldier Sings to the
Unwept, Unhonored and Unsung
The following article, written
by a Confederate Veteran in the
. Lafayette Gazette, is peculiarly
striking in force and truth.
Here is the article:
"To pose as a reformer-who
needs most to be reformed him
self-is the unedifying spectacle
a now presented to the people of
Louisiana by doughty Judge Hall,
standard bearer for the good
government league interests in
Louisiana. After pretty fair
sailing for a time, lo and behold
the Bernstein letter incident puts
Machine No. 2 to grief though
still in embroyic life. What an
r inglorious agony for Mr. would
be reformer? Thus, the path of
glory oft leads but to a political
grave. Such is life, to such peo
ple as seem to think that they
must be something they are not,
on occasion, forgetful that never
was there greater mistake. Hy
pocracy never ranks high in the
minds of men. Indeed, and why
should a man be ashamed of his
mistakes. Don't we all make
mistakes? If the Judge had
simply owned up that he
once had affiliated with the
"Machine" and its vice Governor
in particular, but had repented of
his evil way, and had broken
away from these! Alas, the
Judge can scarcely realize how
interested and encouraged' other
sinners, who have been making
the same mistake, would have
been to find out that a man like
Judge Luther E. Hall, from
Monroe, had been a sharer in
their weakness -and errors and
had taught them a way out of
their mistakes and sinful ways,
taught them to abjure "the
Machine."
"It is possible to believe that
the Judge thought, to be popular 1
he must be insincere, profess to
be other than he really was?
"Why not a man mean what he
says, and say what he means,
and be respected and trusted for
it. A man cannot pose for long; 4
he is going to be found out sure
as a gun's made of iron, and I
thenceforth he sinks in the esti- I
mation of all mankind, to a depth <
greater than if he had not tried '
to elevate himself by false pre
tenses. At best, say and do
what you will, dissembling is t
folly any way you look at it. r
"Right here is a good time to i:
contrast the two men: Mr.
Michel says: 'Should I have the 1
good fortune to be elect d Gov- u
ernor, it will be my purpose to
day night at about 11
o'clock I called up Mr. Hayes
and told him that enough money
had been raised to pay the
fine and requested him to liber
ate the prisoners at once. Mr.
Hayes sent Mr. Hollier to the
jail where he received the money
and the two poor women were
turned out to fresh air and to
liberty.
Yours truly,
JUSTICE
HIPPO'S SNEEZE CAUSES
THE COOK TO FALL
OVERBOARD.
Big Animal Was Being Brought
to Zoo in This Country.
New York, Aug. 26.-Scared
by the sneeze of a hippopotamus
being imported for a menagerie,
Max Harwet, cook on the Presi
dent Lincoln of the Hamburg
American Line, fell over-board
in mid-ocean. The steamer was
stopped and the cook rescued.
The actual cause of the acci
dent was a big chunk of well
ripened Limberger cheese, which
Harwet threw into the pen in
which the hippo was confined.
The animal snapped it up, gulp
ed it down, then began to roar.
The first sound from its caver
nous mouth, the frightened cook
jumped backwards, tripped on a
crate and slid under the rail in
to the sea.
faithfully carry out the declara
tions in my platform with respect
to honoring and taking care of
the gallant Confederate Veterans
of the state. These men have
established a claim on our grati
tude and bounty which no other
demand, however imperative it
may be, should be permitted to
supercede. They should be
gratefully honored andgenerous
ly provided for in their declining
age." That has the ring of true
ness. No buncomb's hot air
this. It is no empty meaning
less, high-sounding heartless
lawyer talk. No flies on Mr.
Michel who, in manly, inequivo
cal language, pronounces him
self the unqualifiied friend of
our just dues, as bending tinder
the weight of years-in the
shadow of the unalterable-soon
we must answer the last roll call
on earth, to meet the legions of
Lee and Jackson over the border,
at rest in the life beyond. Then,
old friends and comrades, one
and all, ere we go, shall not we
once more meet in one common
accord and give "three cheers
and a tiger" for John T. Michel,
the friend of the veteran, the
piain brave spirit of honest deed
and true instinct, who declares
in plain language what he will
do for us "should he have the
good fortunate to be elected Gov
ernor." And Mr. Michel
MEANS what he says. Of un
tarnished and unassailable record
as a citizen and State official, his
word is as good as his bond, and
Mr. Michel stands this day, the
PEER of ANY MAN as a MAN
LY man. God-speed him on to
victory.
"One more word about Mr.
John M. Parker's "machine"'
man from Monroe. It's a great
mistake for a man to try to
throw dust in the people's eyes,
or to pretend to be other than you
are. What becomes of a those
antics-pious spasms-fits of
virtuous indignation and indis
creet babblings of Mr. Reformer,
anent, "ringism, bossism and
Sandersism," and horror of
horrors, "a stenographer for
governor" in the face of their
own sweet infirmities, the like
of which duplicity has seldom
ben known to emanate from
puritan source. And now, the
Judge a sacrifice, on the alter of
their selfish greed for power,
many of his associates in their
impracticable game of politics,
see him go down in derision, with
not even a passing melancholy
pity, "unwept unhonored and
unsung."
R. I. P.
AN ORDINANCE BY MR. LANDRY
An ordinance to provide a penalty for
riding or driving faster than a walk
over bridges across Bayou Courta
bleau and Bayou Teche within the
corporate limits.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Boerd of Aldermen of the
Village of Port Barre, La., in regular
session convened, thatriding or driving
faster than a walk over bridges across
Bayou Courtableau and Bayou Teche
is strictly prohibited, and violators
shall be made to pay a fine of five dol
lars ($5.00) or imprisonment in the
villiage jail five (5) days.
Section 2. Be i further ordained,
etc, that for good and sufficient cause
this ordinance shall take effect imme
diately after its adoption.
Adopted July, 5,1911.
Approved July, 5, 1911.
PLACIDE ROBIN, Mayor.
E. LASALLE, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE BY MR. LANDRY
An ordinance to provide for the em
pounding of hogs running at large
within the corporate limits of the
the Village of Port Barre, La.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Village of Port Barre, La., in regular
sessien convened, that it shall be un
lawful and is hereby expressly prohi
bited for hogs to run at large within
the corporate limits. Such hogs found
running at large shall be empounded,
and the owner can gain posession by
coming forward within three (3) days
and pay one dollar t$1.00) per head and
costs.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
etc., that this ordinance shall take ef
fect immediately after its adoption.
Adopted July 5,1911.
Approved July 5, 1911.
PLACIDE ROBIN, Mayor.
E. LASSALLE, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE BY MR. DEJEAN
An ordinance to provide for a tax on
dogs running at large within the
corporate limits of the Village of
Port Barre, La.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Village of Port Barre, La., in regular
session convened, that a tax of one
dollar ($1.00) per year is hereby assessed
on all dogs running at large within the
corporate limits. Owner or owners of
said dogs will at once procure from the
Mayor or Marshal dog tags and fasten
securely to collar of dog. All dogs
found roaming at large within the cort
porate limits without a tag, will be kill
ed at sight by the town Marshal.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
etc., that for good and sufficient cause
this ordinance shall take effect imme
diately after its adoption.
Adopted July 5, 1911.
Approved July 5, 1911.
PLACIDE ROBIN, Mayor.
E. LASSALLE, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE BY MR. LeBLANC.
An ordinance to prohibit the disturb
ing of the peace and providing a
penalty for the violation thereof.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Village of Port Barre, La, in executive
session convened, that whoever shall
disturb the peace by discharging fire
arms, using obscene or loud language,
fighting, either under the influence of
liquor or not, shall on conviction there
of, suffer fine or. imprisonment, the fine
not to be less than two and 50-100 dol
lars and costs, nor less than ten days in
the village jail, nor more than twenty
five dollars f$25.00] and imprisonment
to be not more than sixty days in jail
or both at the discretion of ihe Mayor.
Section 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
that this ordinance shall take effect im
mediately after its adoption,
Adopted June 20th, 1911.
Approved June 20th. 1911.
PLACIDE ROBIN, Mayor.
E. LASSALLE, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE BY Mr. LANDRY.
Be it resolved, etc, by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the Village of
Port Barre, La., that the Clerk of this
Municipality shall be, and is hereby de
clared to be the Assessor for the same,
said assessment to be taken and made
by him as provided by law.
Adopted June 20th, 1911.
Approved June 20th, 1911.
PIlACIDE ROBIN, MayQr.
E. LASSALLE, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE BY MR. DEJEAN
An ordinance to prohibit the carrying
of coneealed weapons and provid
ing a, penalty, for the vioiltion
thereof.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Village of Port Barre, La., in executive
session convened, that whoever shall
carry a weapon or weapons on or about
his person, such as pistols, bowie knives,
dirks, razors, or any other dangerous
weapons, shall on conviction thereof,
suffer fineor imprisohment, the fine not
to be less than fifty and no-100 dollars
and imprisonment to be not less than
fifteen days nor more than thirty days
in the village prison, provided that. the
provisions of this ordinance shall not
apply to Sheriffs and their deputies,
constables, policemen, town and vil
lage marshals, when in the actual dis
charge of official duties.
Section 2. Be it furtherordained, etc.,
that for good and sufficient cause this
ordinance shall take effect immediatly
after its adoption.
Adopted June 20th, 1911.
Approved Jnne 20th, 1911.
PLACIDE ROBIN, Mayor.
E. LASSALLE, Clerk.
If-U-Want-A-Gun
See Carroll
IF U WANT LOAD1 SHE81S
See Carroll
If ii Want Hunting Material
.ee Carroll
if U Want A liun Repaired
See Carroll
Hel is the man
to get your trade
CARROLL MORN Vr:YG
The Landry St. Giunsmith
Opelousas -- Louisiana
FOR SALE
Small Farm, half mile from
Opelousas on public road
leading to Bellevue.
Also 6 plows, I harrow, 1
walking, 1 riding cultivator,
1 Deering mowing machine,
1 Garden plow, 1 corn and
cotton planter, 1 mule, 2
mares, 1 old wagon and
household furniture.
For terms and conditions apply to
enAt SMITI, 0ELOUSAS, LA.
augs6-1mo
3 Per Cent Interest on Saving
Deposits Compound Semi-Annually
To Our Friends and the Business Public:
We take great pleasure in announcing that our Savings De
partment is open for the reception of Savings Deposits on which
we pay three per centum per annum interest on such deposits
remaining in the Bank at least three months. This interest it
payable semi-annually-in Jnly and January-the interest is adde
to the principal or paid to the depositor. Interest is allowed
on deposits made at any time between the 1st and 10th of eh
month as of date the 1st, but deposits may be made at any time.
Depositors in this Department may withdraw their deposits at
any time, interest being allowed only for the time the money
remains in the Bank, as stated above. Deposits of One Dollar and
upwards will be received.
Our plan of allowing three per cent. Compound Interest
on Savings Deposits is provided for by our Charter, and no
other Bank in this Parish can offer you the advantages
we do, because this is the only Bank in this Parish
with Trust and Savings Departments.
We cordially invite your business
UNION BANK & TRUST CO.
Opelousas, Louisiana.
J. P. SAIZAN, President, J.J. PERRODIN, Cashier
The Bon Ami Amusement Co., Ltd.
Gives to its patrons three rells of first clas pictures
everynight as good as shown any where . .... .
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
Every Tuesday and Friday Nights.
The house is made comfortable by electric fans
during the summer months.
Pictures Begins At 8 O'cleok Daily. Matinse Sunday After Nea At 4S30
PRICE OF ADMISSIONS:
Adults 10cts, Children Under 12 e5ts. july 1
SCOLONIST oN."AY
TO
CALIRORNIA
AND POINTS INTERMEDIATE VIA
Southern Pacific
$31.45 Fromrn Opelousas
TICKETS ON SALE
September 15 to October 15, 1911
Two Trains Daily Through to Pacific Coast without Change
Tourist Excursion Sleepers (1-2 Rate)
Oil Burning Locomotives
Electric Block Signals
Chair Cars and Coaches
Dining Car [Service (Best in the World)
Before Deciding on Your Route, see.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC REPRESENTATIVE
A. G. LITTLE, Div. Pass. Agt., J. H. R. PARSONS, Gen. Pass. Agt
Lake Charles . New Orleans
SUMMER RESORT and CITY are LINKED TOGETHER by TELEPHONE
Telephone service, linking together city and country and shore,
is never more appreciated than during the summer months.
While the business man is confined to his desk in the city, the
telephone keeps him in touch with wife and family, though they
may be many miles away, summering at some pleasant resort.
During his own vacation the business man relies upon the tele.
phone. He is free from care, for he knows that he can be reached
at one by telphone should important matters require his attention.
At the vacation home also, the telephone proves so convenient
in arrainging games and outings with friends and ordering sup,
plies from the distant markets.
All, this is possible.because Bell Telephone service is universal.`
By the way, have you a telephone?
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company. i
(INCORPORATED)
Every Bell Telephone is a Long Distance Station.
T fE --I
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St. Landry State Bank
of Opelousas, La.
Capital, Surplus and Undivided
Profits . . $244,333.90.
Deposits Over . . $300,000.00
OFFICERS:
Dr. John A. Haas, President
J. J. Thompson, Vice President.
L. rT. Castille, Cashier.
Leopold Simon, Ass't Cashier.
A. A. Anding, Ass't Cashier.
H. D. Larcade, Jr. Ass't Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Dr. John A. Haas.
Samuel Haas.
J. J. Thompson.
os M. B oagni.
I. M. Lichtenstein.
Dr. Chas. F. Boagni.
3% --Par Aneum Paid on The Certificates of laposit
Commencing July Ist, 1911

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