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TiiE ST. LANDRY CLARION Here Shall the Presm the People's Rights Maintaid Unawed by nfluence and UnbriHlb by Gala." VOLUME XXX-NO. 49. OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 18TH, 1920. TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR IN ADVANCE : ELECTION OF BROUSSARD TO SENATE PRACTICALLY SURE' Edwin S. Broussard has won th( senatorial nomination over Congress san Jared Y. Sanders according .t( the latest returns available frog Tuesday's primary. With a lead, at this time, of over 8,000 Mr. Brous sard, champion of amending the Vol stead prohibiton amendment act tc permit the sale of beer and light wines is receiving the congratula tions of his friends. Mr. Broussard carried New Orleans by over 15.000 and all chances of his lead being overcome by results from butlying districts have been discount ed by the fact that an exceedingly light vote was cast. The weather was fine and farmers were busy with their crops. Instead of Louisiana, outide of New Orleans, Tasting a vote of approximately 70, 000, indicatins were that not more than 40,000 or 45.000 votes were polled so that the returns thus far complied would indicate Mr. Sanders could not win. From Broussard headquarters, L. E. ARMY CONVENTION SHOWS LOUISIANA NEED FOR SERVICE GATHERING AT SHREVEPORT RE VIEWS SITUATION AND PROM ISES ASSISTANCE Few conventions in the history of Louisiana have held the gripping con structive interest sustained through out the convention of Salvation Army Parish Advisory Boards at Shreve port Friday, September 10. The at tedance included representative com munity leaders from the thirty par ishes 'which have thus far organized Advisory Boards. The interest was centered in a firmly expressed desire upon the part of the delegates to per form in a constructive, humane way those duties of citizenship which re late to the care of the less fortunate the Crippled and the helpless. The convention was not of the emo tional variety but was devoted to an understanding of community needs and the enterprises of the Salvation SAimy which may fill these require ments without conflicting with the activities of other national or local organizations or agencies. From the digest of confidentialstu W dies presented, the delegates learn ed of the statewide need. From the record of service performed it was discovered how the Salvation Army through its Advisory Boards is meet ing these conditions. The auditor's report of receipts and expenditures for Salvation Army work in and for Louisiana during the last year was considered and a state budget for 1920-1921 prepared with the advice and approval of tha state advisory board was presented t the delegates for their consideration. Reviewing the neea, the service, and the year's requirements, the response of the delegates was imme diate. They unanimously adopted the state budget for the year and the Proportionate share for each parish was announced. Delegates, in ac cepting their respective parish shares, announced their intention of * presenting these matters for the con sideration of their , parish advisory boards immediately. A strong ex pression was made that campaign operations be commenced immediate ly in each parish. It is anticipated that in each parish at least fifty per cent of the money will be raised dur ing the next ten days. The popular drive will close on October 12. Delegates expressed a strong de sire that Louisiana should have a Salvation Army Rescue and Maternity H.ome which should take care of Louisiana needs in Louisiana. There I was also considerable sentiment for a home for aged couples, rendered helpless and a community care, for whom there is no competent provi sion. It was realized however, that' it would be impossible to provide for all of even the immediate needs in the way of homes and institutions, and the policy of the Advisory Boards is that all of these matters shall hereafter receive a most careful study and a program covering re quirements over a period of years may be expected as the outgrowth. Speakers at thl state convention in S laded Lieutenant Colonel Feltcher' Agnew of Chicago. who has charge of the special efforts work of the Sal : vation Army in the South and West! rsr. Adjutant Benne:t, of Dalla.t Texas, and Ensign Ivy Oldenburg, or - Paso, Texas. H. M. Weil, vice-pres , ent of the state advisory board, and Mayor John McFord, Mayor of SSnhreveport, La. (Continued on page 4) iFrench issued the following state. ment: / "As more complete retuirns become available, it appears very evident that Edwin Broussard has been elected by even a larger vote than claimed in the statement given out by us last night. "He has defeated Sanders in New Orleans by over 15,000 and carried the outlying parishes in the First and Second Districts by 1000. The Third has given him a 5000 lead over San ders; and he has also defeated him by several hundred in the seventh. "We have tabulated reports received not only by these headquarters but by the New Orleans press as well, and, giving Sanders every unrecorded vote polled in the Fourth. Fifth, Sixth and Eight Districts, Droussard has won the nomination by eight or nine thousand. It is probable that this majority will be increased. "Mr. Broussard has been the recipi ent today of scores of congratulatory telegrams, while hundreds have called at headquarters to felicitate the new junior senator from Louisiana." WOULD HAVE ALL WOMEN REGISTER MRS. A. A. ANDING CALLS ATTEN TION TO CARDINAL GIBBONS' INTERVIEW To the Women of St. Landry Par ish. I have been asked both over the phone and by by mail if September the 15th was the only day for the wo men* to register. The registration books will be opened for the women to register from September 15th to October 2. Now my friends both white women and white men, colored men and women in the North, East and Western states votes. It will take every white woman vote in the South to off set these colored votes, in other states. I read an article by Cardinal Gibbons in which he says' it is the duty of every Catholic wom at to register and in the November election so it make no difference whether you want to vote or not go and register so in case you do-you will be able to vote. MRS. A. ANDING. JEWISH NEW YEAR CELEBRATION HERE BY CONGREGATION LARGE ATTENDANCE AT MASONIC TEMPLE, WHERE SERVICE CONDUCTED BY MR. GORDON In celebration of the Jewish New Year a great many stores here were closed Monday And a large congrega tioa gathered at the Masonic Temple S'gar Samuel H. Gordan, of Port l2nd, 0-:. a studeLt : the Hebrew n. . :,g. . ,.ý.; ..: . the :u:'t 'y.e." ceremc::!es. Over se e;--fi-e 'vere present at the c-lebration and 1i:...s are being considered i:- the form ation of a permanent congreg.ai:,cn here. Mr. Gordon took for his text "The Eternal Verities." "The Grass with ereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God will exist on forever." His exemplification of the text was enjoyed by all and the services were impressive. At this time it is interesting to know' that the Jewish is the 'oldest form of religious belief, which has been preserved unimpaired for nearly 4,500 years. From the time of Abra ham, its teachings that God is an all-wise and all-powerful, spirit and not a creation of human hands nor human intellect have been preserved by the adherents of the Jewish reli gion. The present Jewish calendar dates from about 359 A. D and really pro vides for two New Year's celebra tions, one a civil ceremony in the spring at the time of the Passover and the other at the beginning of Tishri, the first autumn month, but observence is confined to the latter. It ushers in nearly a mdhth of holy days, among them Yom Kippur the Sabbath of Sabbaths, with its twenty four hour fast. Considering how this faith of Abra ham and the fundamentals he voiced have been preserved unimpaired by sclism and persecution amid all the wanderings and migrations of his people, throughout the history of the Hebrew nation, and during 1,700 years of trial following the destruc tion of the nation and the disperal of its people, it is not to be won dered at that everyone feels a rev erent regard for the faith that has suffered so much, endured so much persecution and made its people at each visitation, stronger to endure Catechism Classes Held on Three Days Catechism classes for the first communicants of 1921 and 1"22 have been started by Very Rev. A. B. Col liard. This year there will be two classes, instead of one as formerly. One class composed of pupils of the Immaculate Conception Academy ivi:l be taught at the convent after school every Wednesday and Friday; the other, consisting of country children and pupils of the Opelousas High school will tre instructed in the church every Sunday. Pupils of the public schools who will attend the once a week, will be obliged to go two years, while pupils of the Con vent will only have to go one year if they pass a successful examination, but will have to attend twice weekly during that time. The first class opened at the Convent Wednesday, September 8 and the first one at the church, Sunday, September 12. For several weeks past the pastor has been taken the names of the children who intended to attend the classes before and after the 9 o'clock mass every Sunday. FUNERAL OF TRAIN VICTIM HELD HERE. MONDAY AFTERNOON JAMES WILLIAM JACKSON MOURN ED BY MANY FRIENDS WHO SYMPATHIZE WITH FAMILY 'I The funeral of James William Jack son was held Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Graham, with serv ices at the Baptist Church. Inter ment was in the Protestant ceme tery. Many friends attended the cere monies and expressed with beauti ful floral offerings their sympathy for the parents and family of the young man. -Mr. Jackson was killed Sun day by falling beneath the wheels of a moving freight train at Palmetto. Mr. Jackson was in Palmetto to visit his aunt and had boarded the freight train, which he expected to slow down, so that he could get off without danger. When the train didn't slow down, as he had expected, he evidently decided to try to make the ground anyway. As he released his hold on the handle of the car and started to swing clear, his shirt caught on a projecting bolt and he was thrown directly beneath the wheels. Owing to the speed at which the train was going he had no chance to roll clear and the wheels passed over his right arm and leg.- A doctor reached him in only a few minutes but the injuries were such that nothing could save his life and he died shortly after. The death is especially sad as he was just entering young manhood and was popular and well liked by all who knew him. He was the eldest son of T. A. Jackson, formerly editor of the St. Landry Clarion. Mr. Jack son was twenty years of age. His body was brought to Opelou sas, immediately, and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of Mr. and .Mrs. J. I. Graham, with services at the Baptist church. Interment was in the Protestant cemetery. SMALL SUPPLY OF ICE AT HIGH PRICE IS AVAILABLE. Through the efforts of Mr. Aaron Jacobs a comparatively small amount of ice has been available for emer gency use during the shut down of the local plant. Mr. Jacobs tele phoned to Alexandria and explained the local situation here. He was able to have a few hundred pounds of ice forwarded by express for use of those who absolutely needed it. The Candy Kitchen took charge of the distribution without profit to themselves but even under these cir cumstances it made the ice a pretty expensive luxury. The ice cost 85 cents per hundred at Alexandria but the express charges were $1.15 per hundred and in addition to this loss by melting on the run down here was considerable. It is understood that as soon as the local plant is able to secure am monia they will be able to start up again but just when this will be, they are unable to state. Miss Agathe Lassalle spent Monday with relatives in Beggs, La. and to suffer. Yom Kippur or "Atonement Day" will be observed Wednesday, Septem her 22 with services at the Masonic Temple. Yom Kippu is a day of fast ing and is observed from sunset on Tuesday until sunset Wednesday. "Succoth" or the "Feast of Booths" is a harvest festival falling on Sep tember 27 and "Shini Atzereth" or the "Fest of Conclusion" is on Octo ber 4th. LEADING INSURANCE JOURNAL GIVES HIGH PRAISE TO LOCAL CO. AMERICAN INSURER OF DALLAS COMMENTS ON NEW ORGAN IZATION OF MR. LACOMBE The following editorial was printed in the "AMERIAN INSURER" of Dal las, New Orleans and Greensboro.- As this publication is recognised as one of the leading insurance authorities in the South, the local men connected with the company feel pleased with the attitude taken. The movement to- organize the Louisiana Fire & Marine Insurance Company is announced from Opelou sas. To those who never heard of Opelousas, the place is properly in troducd to all well informed insur ance men by simply saying Larry La Combe lives there. The new com pany, according to a statement re ceived from Mr. LaCombe himself, is to have a combined capital and sur plus of a million dollars. It is pre sumed half the amount will be a working surplus, as Mr. LaCombe is an experienced fire insurance man and knows something of what it means to establish a company on a firm foundation. He seems to be the only insurance man connected with the enterprise, but it may be taken for granted he has associated himself with strong business and profession al men who are not "day dreamers" on the question of "quick profits" to be made with a fire insurance com pany. The profits are there all right, but not until after the company is properly established. Of Great Importance The establishment of maintenance of insurance companies is of immense importance to any state or section of country. And there is room for a well managed company in almost any town or city. Today, with all her millions of insurance capital, New York is not able to carry all of her own insurance by any safe means or method of underwriting. The safety surrounding fire insurance rests ab solutely upon the scientific `inter change of liability, and this is the reason we need more insurance capi tal in this country than we now have. The idea of "keeping the premiums at home" is crude, and means ulti mate trouble for the company which doesn't know more than that about insurance. We have confidence in Mr. LaCombe's enterprise'because we know he is capable, well trained by experience and long observation, and that he is dependable The organiza tion of the Louisiana Fire & Marine is opportune, and we shall expect to see it develop rapidly as a safe and conservative management will ,per mit of. EPISCOPAL GUILD IS TO MEET WITH MRS. McKINNEY The Guild and Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Epiphany will meet with Mrs. McKinney, on Lan dry street, Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock. All the women of the church are cordially invited to be present. The ladies are starting work for the year which promises to be both profitable and pleasurable. In con trast to the plan of work taken up by the church missionary society in form er years the work for the entire United States is planned at the Church Missions House in New York City, and is arranged much along the lines of the work of the Red Cross. Garm'ents, hospital clothes, supplies, etc., are apportioned through the missionary secretary of each diocese, acting under the Bishop, and thus duplication is avoided. Sometimes in past days, a church school or a mission station would have a large supply of aprons or dresses, with no undergarments or first-aid out-fits. Under the new plan, it is hoped that every school, mission station, and hos pital in the United States and abroad which the Episcopal Church supports will have a great plenty to supply the needs of all who require help. So it is' plan to be seen that all Church wom en will have all the work they desire. The demand is great, and the Wom an's Auxiliary has never failed to meet it yet. All women communicants of the Epiphany parish are asked to come to the meetings, and help the good work, for "In as much as Ye have done it unto one of the least of these, My brethren, ye have done it unto Me." The officers of the Auxiliary for the year are: President Mrs. S. L. Hebrard; Sec retary Mr. R. M. Littell; Treasurer Mrs. Leon Dupre; Treasurer of Thank Offering Boxes, Mrs. John De-' blieux; Secretary of Boxes Work, Mrs. i Roberts; Junior Auxiliary Officer Miss Fannie Harris, Mrs. Ivan De blieux. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Haas and famn ily and Jim Sanders returned Friday from Battle Creek, Mich. Telephone Service Will Be Improvec Every effort is being made to giv4 Opelousas people the best possible telephone service, says the manages of the local exchange. He states, how ever, that he has recently been more handicapped than isual by the ladc of help on the switchboards. Just when he though that he had an efficient force well trained, school opened and three of his girls left tc resume their studies. The supervi sor for this district has been working on the switchboard for some time and will continue to do so until more help can be secured. While it does not take very long to break in new operators it is ab solutely necessary that they take a short course of training, in order that they may handle the calls properly. New girls are now being trained and the manager hopes to be able to show an improvement in the serevice al most at once. EXPERTS TO SPEAK AT FARMERS TRADE DAY NEXT SATURDAY SWINE AND POULTRY RAISING AND CARE TO BE DISCUSSED BY STATE SPECIALISTS Arrangements have been completed for securing two speakers for the Farmer's Trade Day next week. J. B. Francioni, swine specialist and Har ley L. Williams, poultry expert, both from the State Department of Agri culture, Baton Rouge have made ar rangement to be present. The Chamber of Commerce is es pecfally fortunate in securing the serv ices of thes men as they are both re cognized authorities in their respec tive fields and will, undoubtedly, have interesting messages for those who are interested in this work. The talks will be made from the band stand od the court house square at 2 o'clock Saturday and immediately after the speakers have finished the premiums will be -iven away by Sec retary Deyo of the Chamber of Com merce. This week the premiums have been varied so that the wife of the farm er will be as much interested a--will her husband. While the first prize will consist of a pair of regis tered Poland China pigs, the other prizes will be more for the ladle. The pigs have been secured from Dr. Lawrence Daly and Mr. E. C. Quirk and all who are familiar with the class of animals raised by these gen tlemen will know that the pigs will be of first qualfty and worthy of be ing entered in their class at any fair or agricultural exhibit. The complete list of premiums is as follows: Pair of Registered Poland China pigs. Four-24 pound sacks of flour. Ham. Set of baking dishes. Brooms. Twenty-five pounds of sugar. Ten pounds of coffee. Subscription to Modern Farming. Two gallons fresh syrup. Subscription to the Star-Progress. While this list may be changed somewhat before Trade Day it will be about as shown above. SPECIAL- SERVICE AT LOCAL M. E. CHURCH The special services which have been previously anounced by Rev. J. D. Harper, pastor of the local Meth odist Episcopal Church South, com menced Monday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. E. C. Gunn of Rayne delivered the first of the service of sermons he intends to give during this week. During the period of these special services, the members of the Meth odist congregation will be given a 1 opportunity to profit by the eloquence Rev. Gunn, who will be here all this week and probably part of the next. Services are held both in the morn ing and evening so almost everybody is given a chance to attend some part of the services. L S. U. RECEPTION AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE An L. S. U. committee will meet all trains at Baton Rouge September 20 to 24 to greet new students for the State University. A special commit tee will be on hand at the depots to. handle baggage. Students desiring employment dur ing their spare hours will see this committee which consists of A. K. Jones, H. W. Stopher and Dr. C. C. Stroud. iMrs. W. T. Stewart accompanied Mrs. Lorenzo Mornhinveg to the La fayette sanitarium Friday. Friends of Mrs. Mornhinveg will be glad to know that she is doing ntcely. M. Guy Lemoine spent the week end in Cottonport with his brother. COMPLETE LIST OF PERSHING HIGHWAY LOCAL MEMBERSHIP By hard and consistant work the Persring Way local association has been put over the top, as far as mem berships is concerned. The ladies' committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce is worthy of the high est commendation ~or the way in which they handled the drive and the work which they did. Mrs. A. A. Anding, of this city. had the commit tee in charge and under her efficient leadership and with her consistant hard work the quota of members was received. Mrs. J. H. Lewis of White ville, is also worthy of much praise for the part she took in the work. There are now one hundred and seventy-one members from the Persh ing Way road district and the names of each one who has joined is given below. There are a few who have not yet paid their application fee of $5.00 but most of these have promised to pay up at once. Following is a complete list of members, as it appears on the books of Secretary Deyo, of the Chamber of Comerce. If any names have been omitted or if any otherse desire to register as supporting this move ment, they are requested to communi cate with Secretary Deyo at once. Opelousas J. Stander; M. Winsberg; Arnold Wiisberg; Bennett Stores, Inc.; J. A. Perkins; Planters Bank' and Trust Co., (5); L. J. Larcade; St. Landry Bank and Trust Co. (5); L. T. Castille; R. Mornhinveg & Son; Martin Bordelon; Bgrdelon's Garage; The Star-Progress; E. K. Eastham; A. Clary; E. T. Bercier; J. A. Dejean; George Abdalla; W. B. Prescott; A. J. Perrault; L. Levine; John Fakouri; I. Chapman; Arile Fontent; J- F. De zauche; J. A. Budd; Soniat & De blieux, Inc.; L. E. Littell; Opelousas National Bank (5); A. Leon Dupre; Opelousas Motion Picture Co., Inc.; Opelousas Drug Stores, Inc.; F. J. Dietlein; J. Landau; Alfred A. Men doza; W. T. Stewart; St. Landry Na tional Farm Loan Association; Chas. Thibodeaux; Leon Chachere; Osie Bordelon; H. Bodemuller; Sidney Amy; John W. Lewis; Albert B. Pavy; Jacobs News Depot Co.; L. L. Perrault; J. R. Pavy; J. A. Durio; John R. Evans; R. E. Budd; Roy D. Edwards; Daisy Edwards; Ben Rise man; S. J. Sandoz; Estate of J. B. Sandoz; John Nicko; Tony Venezia; Mrs. Wm. Dejean; Mrs. Mary E. Walker; G. C. Warrilleaux; P. Del Buono; F. C. Shute, M. D.; M. A. Fields; E. Fisher, Sr.; C. H. Comeau; J. A. Haas;; Jonas Roos; Roos Co.; Inc.; Jos. M. Boagni; T. Coriel & Co.; Hebert F. Richard; Louis Stelly; Lee CONDITION OF PLANT NECESSITATES THE CLOSING OF STORES ALL MERCHANTS ARE REQUEST ED BY MAYOR LOEB TO CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 6 OCLOCK Owing to the condition of the elec tric light plant Mayor Loeb has .found it necessary to request the merchants to close their stores promptly at six o'clock and to burn only one light in the store after closing time. It is ab solutely essential that thni request be carefuly complied with, according to the Mayor, if the plant is to con tinue to run at all. It was thought at one time that it would be necessary to close the plant entirely until necessary repairs could be made but if the users of elec tricity will be very careful in their consumption of current it may be possible to give a fairly satisfactory service until the repaiis can be made. Users of power must not run motors between six o'clock in the evening and eleven o'clock. Other users of electricity are re quested to use just as little current as possibleipntil the emergency is passed. The following statement was given out by the Mayor this week but if the above restrictions are carefully complied with it will not be neces sary to carry out the order: An attempt has beeli made to run with one engine but it has kept the engine so over loaded that ea;sfaa factory service could not be given. Cne engine has been repaired but it is not powerful enough to do the work with out assistance and in order to avoid the possibility of a further break down which would leave the city without adequate water for fire pro tection the decision was reached to close and make such repairs as will enable the plant to give adequate service when it is again started. Therefore, the motion picture theatre, business places and people using motors will be cut off entirely It is hoped that it will be possible to Danel; St. Landry Lumber Co., Ltd.; Louis L. Danel; R. L. Schuler; Gar bo's Garage; F. L. Sandoz; Mrs. Amanda Stewart; John Deblieux; John B. Brock, Jr.; C. B. Leach, Route 4; Mrs. William Thompson; J. P. Barnett, Nahon Fadaol; Adolphe Jacobs; F. Cliff Allen, M. Ringrose; W. A. Robertson; A. J. Bercier; A. A. Anding; The Candy Kitchen; Ope lousas Chamber of Commerce; C. W. Roy; Aaron Jacobs; Dr. J. P. Sai. zan; Armand L. Dejean; Adelin Du Store; Y. Andrepont; Victor Stelly; rio; G. L. Lassalle; Shute's Drug Peoples Gin Co.; R. M. Dufilho; Os car J. Mistric; S. B. Wolff, M. D.; C. P. Dunbar & Bro.; A. C. Skiles Lumber Co., Ltd.; W. J. Sandoz; E. B. Dubuisson; H. M. Roberts; Mrs. W. Ventre & Son; Charles Preston Hollier; Louis Gosselin; Avie Bor delon. Des St. Cyr, BHen. Christman; N. M. Childs. Lawtell Dr. Ben McClelland, J. B. McClel land. Whiteville harvey Lewis; " W. Stagg; C. W. Reed; Ned Opry; W. H. Lewis; J. A. Reed; John P. Savant; L. D. Lew. is; Donlouis Guillory" L. P. Savant; Caulin Savant; Levy Campbell, J. H. Lewis; Felix Savant. Washington Quirk & Lastrapes; F. C. Q. Mc Caffery; J. P. Guillory; M. D.; Pack ham Bros.; L. Lazaro; H. C. Milligan; Lynch Bros.; S. M. Plonsky; Mark Klaus; J. N. Brown; Leon Wolff. Sunset C. A. Gardiner. M. D.; Louis Bou dreau; E. J. Boudreau; Bank of Sun set & Trust Co. (2); W. J,. Boudreau; Jos. A. ibille; J. C. Gardiner; John Mornhinveg. Grand Coteau E. A. Diebold, S. J.; Charles Me che; Theodule Chatrian; J. A. Pete tin; Barry Bros. Bubuisson J. E. Bacon. Garland W. A. Beall. Pineville W. C. Beall. Gold Dust Mrs. W. A. O'Quin. Shuteston Frank Dimmiok. Mr. Frank Dimmick. chainrran of the local Pershing Way Association asks that any'members of tho associa tion whose name does not appear above and who thinks that he has paid his first year's dues communicate with him or with Secretary Deyo of the Chamber of Commerce. have lights for Saturday night but even this cannot be asured. While stating it meant a serious impairment of their business, several business men expressed themselves as being satisfied that this is the best thing to do rather than to un dergo a qpntinued uncertainty and not know at what minute the lights would be turned off. Circular letters' have been sent out to all users of electricity, advising them of the sit uation and asking that they do the best they oan, until the repairs are made. These repairs are here now and the entire force will be employed in get ting them on the engine and other equipment and trying to reduce the necessary time to the absolute mini mum. In the mean tithe the pumps wil be kept going so that there will be no danger of a water shortage. 0. D. A. CANDIDATE WINS IAYORALITY IN NEW ORLEANS M'8HANE DEFEATS BEHRMAN IN CLOSE RACE AFTER HARD BATTLE One of the hardest political fights New Orleans has witnessed in some time ended Tuesday night when a suf ficient number of ballots had been cast for Andrew McSshane to nomf nate him for mayor. The results were as follow: McShane............... .....22,986 Behrman ...... ..............21,536 Clark ..... .................. 53 Although the official count has not yet been received, even yet, the Mc Shane faction claims complete contral of the city council and th city govern ment. Mrs. A. M. Haas returned from Crowley Saturday after spending some pleasant days with relatives. Mr. Alex. Swords returned from the Crescent City on Saturday after viend. ing several weeks with hI s mother.