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Attention Farmers 1,TE have a complete Y line of agricultural implements Mr. Rice Planter: We handle the famous Moline line of rice implements and would be glad to figure on your needs. NAILS, BARB WIRE FENCING EST. J. B. SANDOZ L Personal Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Weir of Dal las, texas, is spending a few days in Opelousas guest of Mrs. Remi Morn hinveg and family, * * * * Whe na doctor gives a patient hope he expects to pay for it. * ** J. E. Lide of Louisville, Ky., was transacting business here on Monday of this week. * * * Much charity ends with the bestow ing of a sympathetic smile. ** Miss Bee Crawford spent' several days in Houston, Texas guest of Miss Anna Almond and Miss Elizabeth Bain. * * * Contentment may be better than riches, but it doesn't pay the rent. Miss Irene Shute is spending a week in New Orleans the guest of Mrs. George Hinkel. * * * A woman's silence often means more than her words. * * * D. D. Davenport of Houston, Texas was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burr on last Sunday. * * * If you happen to get thirsty and want a real refreshing drink call around at Barrileau's. * * * Bob Schuler, popular manager of the Opelousas Motor Co., spent three days at Morrow Station with relatives. Coffee troubles vanish when the table d i~nkai changed from coffee to Postum Cereal i*s rich flavor rmakes rbifully acceptable to those who like coffe' but1fnd coffee doesnt like *hem. fiislhealthful Malefbevergeg h~asnoi increased in price AtlGrocers and-GeneralStores Two'Sizes Usually sold at5s8dan'd!as c~d~su~eelC`:atec~ei There are many ways to win a wo man's heart, one sure way is to give her a box of Elmer's candy, "goodness knows they are good," get them at Barrileau's. Miss Helen Clopton, now attending Lafayette Industrial, was here on Sunday between trains and was the guest of Miss Adele Lawler. * * * George Dubuisson arrived Monday from New Orleans and spent several days with his parents.; * * * Mrs. P. Ducharme of Alexandrie is spending a few days in Opelousas guest of her mother, Mrs. Raymond Breaux. * a * Dr. R. B. Chachere of Port Barre was in town on Monday attending business. a * * Charles Sandoz, now employed in ,Eunice, spent two days here with his mother and sisters. * *a* George Perrault, law student at L. S. U., spent Monday and Tuesday with relatives here. * * * Miss lone Joret spent the week-end with relatives and friends in Lafay ette. *a* * Miss B. Hebrard of Lafayette spent the week-end with relatives in Ope lousas. *a* * Mrs. Joe Lalanne and daughter of Lafayette are visiting friends in Ope lousas and Washington. Miss Lear Sandoz popular teach er of the Teche School, spent Satur day and Sunday with relatives here. *a* * Eddie and Bob Littell, both attend ing school in New Orleans was here a few days this week visiting home fulks. *a* * Mr. Smiley of Baton Rouge attend ed to business here on Monday. *a* * Mr. J. A. Herbert, manager of the Courtableau sawmill, was reported by friends of being engaged to a very pretty young lady of Biloxi, Miss. Is this a fact? * *a* Manning Wartelle of Washington I was in our city Tuesday and Wednes day of this week. * *a* Miss Lizzi Kilpatrick of Washing *ton was shopping in Opelousas on Wednesday. *I* * P. Ducharme arrived in Opelousas on Tuesday to meet his wife, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Raymond Breaux. They will leave for their home in Alexandria on Sunday. *a* * Mrs. S. D. Finney and children of Ocean Spring, Miss., has returned home Sunday, and was accompanied home by Missis Alma Bernard and Leonie Bernard of Sunset. *a* * Mrs. W. Kingrey and Mrs. Buttrell of Kinder was the guests of Mrs. Bill Lewis and daughter on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. * *a* Charlie Clay and Dr. Raphiel of Pcrt Barre was In Opelousas on Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday. * *a* Remy Sibille of Bristol motored to our city on Thursday. * * * Ralph Alexis of New Orleans Is ex pected in Opelousas on Sunday and will be the guest of Miss Edna Lewis. *a* * rMs. M. S. Boagni returned Wednes day from New Orleans after spending a week with friends. * *a* Clifford Edwards left this week to accept a position with the Guaranty Abstract and Title Co., of Shreveport. STRINGENT ENFORCEMENT OF DRY LAW IS PLANNED Measures for stringent enforce-j ment of the prohibition law were dis cussed at a conference of UnitedI States officials with Judge Foster of the federal district court Wednesday The meeting took place in Judge Fos ter's private office in New Orleans no announcement was made of the plans laid. Jail sentences for violators of con stitutional prohibition were promised by Judge Foster some time ago and it was general believed in federal of ficial circles Wednesday that the day's conference heralds a merciless cru sade in New Orleans by Uncle Sam's sleuths to stamp out the bootlegging which has milled a steady stream of saloon men through Judge Foster's court since July 1. The following officials, charged with enforcing federal liquor laws in this judicial district, were present at Wed nesday's session: Henry Mooney, fed eral attorney, and Nicholas Callan, his assistant; Rufus W. Fontenot, inter nal revenue collector; Forrest C. Pen dleton. division superintendent of the department 'of justice; United States Commissioner Arthur Browne and Frank M. Miller, United States mar shal. MRS. KIRK WRITES OF PARISH WORK GIVES DESCRIPTION OF MODEL FARM IN BAYOU CURRENT SECTION The Clarion publishes below an in-. teresting account of the home demon stration work performed by Mrs. L. G. Kirk in this parish: "Monday, January 12th, Mrs. Vir ginia Eaton, dairy specialists, came to assist me in dairy work among the club children for a few days. We visited Opelousas high school and she made a talk to seventy children whose parents keep cows, in the interest of dairy work. Stressing the necessity for milk in diet of growing children. "Thursday morning we visited Washington high school, where I have a very interesting dairy club. In the afternoon we went by train to Bayou Current, where we were enter tained at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Rushing. Mrs. Rushing is planning to put in a modern dairy in the near future. She is a most pro gressive and energetic woman and much interested in home demonstra ticn work. They have all modern conveniences in their country home, Delco Lights system, running water, bath, etc. She raises everything pos sible at home; and cans extensively, vegetables, meats and fruits; has a steam pressure cooker for her meat and vegetable canning. They have many acres in oats, clover and alfalfa I visited Bayou Current school, going on by rail to Morrow Station, visited the school here too and organized clubs, was most hospitably entertain ed by Mr. and Mrs. Fogleman. Came back to Palmetto school and organized my year's work. Here again I met with most cordial hospitality at Dr. Hawkin's home and made pleasant ac quaintances. Came back to Melville, visited the high school and started my clubs for 1920. Met with hearty cc-operation every where and find children much interested in club work. "I expect to hold my classes in Opelousas, poultry and home garden clubs at community kitchen, Satur day morning at 9:30 o'clock and hope. to have as many of the near by clubs as possible meet with us.* The kit chen will be open every Saturday be ginning January 24th. I am planning several interesting demonstrations in the near future. Everyone interested in the kitchen or home demonstration work is invited to come. The rest room will also be open on Saturday and out of town shoppers are invited to come in and take advantage of it. "Saturday, January 24th, Miss Mar garet Park, state poultry specialist will be with us and I will be glad to have all interested in poultry work come, we will be there until 12 o'clock." DR. C. J. EDWARDS DEAD. Dr. Clarence Jeptha Edwards, a prominent physician and one of the best known and foremost citizens of this section of the state, died on Wed nesday, Janu"ir 14, 4920, at 1 o'clock p. m., at his residence in Abbeville, from acute heart failure. Dr. Ed wards ' was prominent in all affairs concerning the welfare of this parish and state. He was president of the board of health of the parish of Ver milion for a number of years and at one time he represented his senatorial district in the state senate for a full term. He also was elected several times coroner of Vermilion "parish, and at the time of his death he was still serving the public as president of the public school board of Vermilion parish and as chairman of the Demo cratic Executive Committee of Ver milion parish, tilling these various positions with marked ability. He was also an accomplished and versa tile writer and was for 30 years and at the time of his death editor and proprietor of the "Abbeville Meridion al," one of the best local newspapers in the state. He also, during his life, took great interest in the Benevolent Orders; was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and a promihent Mason, being at the time of his death one of the oldest members of Abbeville Lodge No. 192 A. F. & A. M. Dr. Edwards was born in Springfield, Conway County, Arkan sas, on the 3rd day of October, 1858 and moved to Vermilion parish, Louis iana, when yet a young man, where he resided until the time of his death. He received his medical education at medical department, University of Louisville, graduating with honors in 1883. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Miss Mathilde Edwards, and four sons, Holly Edwards, a resident of Reedley, California; Dr. Harold G. F. Edwards, a captain in the medical corps of the United States expedition ary forces, recently returned from France, Floyd Edwards and Wakeman W. Edwards, Jr. He is also survived by his father, Judge W. W. Edwards, now over 94 years old, and a brother Judge William Pierpont Edwards, both of Abbeville, and a sister Mrs. Lizzie Petty, a resident of Chicago, Ill. Dr. Edwards was a man of the finest social instincts and was one of the best loved men in his town and parish. In his death the public sus tains a great loss. Funeral took place Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, from his late resi dence. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Silly Old Superstition In the highlands of Scotland it is taken as a terribly unlucky sign if a 'dog should run between the bridal pair on their wedding day, and brides still tell the bees of their wedding and decorate the hives for the occassion, says the Philadelphia North American. In parts of England and Scotland there exists an ancient custom for which no one seems to know the reason by which part of the wedding cake is broken over the head of the bride and the guests all scramble for a piece. Compactness and quick steaming are claimed by the English inventor for and oil fuel boiler in which hollow concentric cones for the water are set over a huge burner. Long Life opper Mine One set of copper mines in Cuba has been operated almost continuously and on an extensive scale since 1520. Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en riching the blood. You can soon feel its Strength ening. Invigorating Effect. Price t0c. Dardeau & Roberts (Successors to Dardeau & Fields) Just Received Fresh Shipment of Tooe ' s IMPROVED COTTON SEED Also Seed Corn and F Seed Irish Potatoes Of All Varieties WAVE OF ECONOMY STRIKES CONGRESS PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL IS CUT OUT ENTIRELY AND DIPLO MATS REFUSED A RAISE Washington.-Congress held its "Thrift Week" celebration Wednes day, a wave of economy sweeping both the senate and house. The net result was a decision by the house public building committee not to re commend passage at this session of a public buildings bill. Reduction by the house foreign af fairs committee of the annual diplo matic and consular service appropria tion bill to $8,843,038, which is $3, 085,125 less than the state department request and $1,032,074 less than was appropriated for the present fiscal year. Elimination by the senate of an ap propriation of $42,500,000 from the Americanization bill and substitution therefor of an appropriation of $5, 500,000 restricted to use until the end of the 1921 fiscal year instead of an expenditure over four years as the larger appropriation contemplated. Democrats and Republicans for the most part joined forces in the slashing away at appropriation, the vote to eliminate customary "porky" public buildings bill being unanimous. The reduction in the Americanization bill's appropriation was advocated jointly by Senators McCumber, Republican, of North Dakota, and Dial, Demo crat, of South Carolina. The North Dakota senator told his colleagues that, according to careful estimates the government would start the fiscal year beinning July 1, with in the conservative estimates of $6, 000,000,000, the senator thought they mnight be provided for, but there would be nothing left to take care of the left over deficit. "We have gone mad on the question of conceiving new questions that will reach into the federal treasury,' said Senator McCumber, referring to the Americanization bill, which is design ed to educate illiterates and Ameri canize foreign-born citizens. "The only thing that will stop it will be when we get to the end of the rope and have to bond the country to meet the expenses." Senator Dial said the taxpayers of the United States were "getting tired of being overburdened." In cutting down appropriations in the diplomatic and consular service bill, the house senate committee de nied Secretary Lansing's request for an increase in the salaries of am bassadors and ministers. The only increase granted over present expen ditures were a flat $1000 advance in salary to secretaries of embassies and legations and an additional item of $250,000 for passport control, bring ing the total for that purpose up to $440,431. The drastic ent in appropriations for river and harbor improvements order ed by the house rivers and harbors committee in paring down the annu al appropriation bill for that purpose from $42,900,000 to $12,400,000 con tinued to arouse members of the house, and minority members of the committee began drafting a new bill which would appropriate $25,000,000. The new bill will specify improve ments to be made, instead of leaving expenditure to the war department as provided in that reported to the house. PARK TO REPLACE VILLAGE The state of Pennsylvania through the Valley Forge park commission, has condemned by right of eminent do main the entire village of Port Ken nedy, on the Schuylkill river, near Valley Forge. The place has a popu lation of about six hundred, two churches, a school house a home for poor children, three picturesque old mills and about 160 dwellings. All but the schoolhouse and the churches are to be torn down to make way for the enlargement of Valley Forge park and the whole village is wondering where it is going to find new homes. A few years ago Valley Forge park contained only 250 acres. Somebody discovered that the act creating the park provided that it should lie with in the outposts of Washington's en campment. Port Kennedy seems to come within that territory, although there has been considerable historical argument on the point. For some years the villagers have been fighting the plans of the com mission to extend the park, but now they have given up. The Rev. Rhea Coffman, pastor of the Port Kennedy Presbyterian church, is leading the movement to establish a new commu nity. "This presents a big problem to most of us." he says. "The majority of Port Kennedy people earn their lii ing at the near-by magnesia mills and getting away from here may mean sericus financial loss. We have been organizing prospective lot buyers and have obtained an option on a 90-acre tract that is still within walking dis tance of the mills; 41 of our people have agreed to buy lots there."-Bos ton Evening Transcript. WANTED A young man for general office work. Must have knowledge of typewriting tires. and be accurate with fig Apply, J. A. HAAS, Opelousas, La. PROPER PRUNING OF . Best to Cut Away Old Fruiting at or Near Where New Has Started. In pruning grapes one should in mind that the old wood that borne fruit once never bears again, the wood that is formed one produces the next season, and all the new wood is left on vines it will bear more dlust fruit than can properly develop. out regard to the system of followed, it has been found bel cut away the old fruiting canesa near the point where the new started and cut away the laterals the new cane. BUILD SHED FOR MACHIN Implements Are Going Up Ra Price and Are Worthy . Ample Protection. Farm machinery costs from 100 per cent more than it dlii years ago, and i still going up. much of yours is standing out hi weather with only an apple tree protection? Get it under shelt once and watch out for our tions for overhauling and repal Half a dozen posts, a few pot day's work for two men and a and a few loads of the straw 7 burning or allowing to rot, will as fine a machinery shed as could ask. CLEAN UP SOIL IN ORCH Hoe Away All Weeds and Rubbish der Trees and Mound About Trunks-Scatter Poison. In late fall hoe away all weeds rubbish under trees. Leave the clean and well firmed from the to slightly beyond the spread of branches. Mound about the slightly. Scatter poisoned baitr mouse runways, near entrances to b rows, mole runways, and in trash apt to harbor mice. KEEP INSECT PESTS REDUC Fertilization, Thorough Cultiv and Attention to Pruning Are Important The great desirability of keeping sects reduced by modern orchard p tice, as fertilization, thorough cultl1 tion and attention to pruning and o operations, cannot be emphasized strongly and is well appreciated most progressive and successful gO