T r! ST. LANDRY CLARION"Here Shall the Press the People's Rights Maintain, Unawed by influence and Unbribed by Gain."

VOLUME XXX-NO. 19. OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1920. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANC

CHAS. THIBOD EAUX NEXT SHERIFF OF ST. LANDRYPARISHTHIBODEAUX WINS

NOMINATION BY AMAJORITY OF 430

Largest Majority of AnyNominee for Sheriff

In Years

STANDS STRICTLY ONLAW ENFORCEMENT

Gilbert Dupre Receives GreatestMajority of Any Candidate

in the Primary

Election

Charles Thibodeaux will be the nextsheriff of St. Landry. The third racebrought him luck. He has contestedfor this office three times before andhas been defeated by only a smallmajority. He was lucky this time androlled up a majority that has not beenexeceeded for many years by a suc-cessful candidate for sheriff.

Mr. Thibodeaux made his rice on:a platform of strict enforcement ofthe law and his majority shows thathis platform was well received by thevoters.

The other successful candidate are:State Senator-Homer Barousse and

A. H. Mouton.Representatives-Gilbert Dupre,

Alex Lafleur. Neither the next twohighest men, J. Franklin Schell andJ. J. Lewis. received a majorityof the votes cast. In this case the lawrequires a second race. Mr. Dupre*received the greatest majority given

* any candidate for office in the pri-mary, 3112.

Assessor-R. C. Fontenot.Clerk of Court-Henry Lastrapes.Coroner-Dr. R. M. Littell.The new police jury will be com-

A$osed of Edgar M. Dupre, R. Lee Mills,Y. H. Phillips, J. T. St. Cyr, FirstWard; E. A. Cummings and ClavieGuidroz, Second Ward; Dr. F. O. Pavyand Philomege Moreau, Third Ward;B. W. Clopton, M. J. Godeau and W.F. Brown, Fourth Ward; Arthur Des-hotels, Thomas McCaffery and AlextSylvestre, Fifth Ward; E. O. Guilloryandt W. C. Dejean, Sixth Ward.

FEDERAL COURT ION FEBRUARY 2

GRAND AND PETIT JURIES WILL

BE DRAWN FOR THE dSESSION la

0

Deputy U. S. Marshal G. E. Green tof Shreveport was in Opelousas Fri- sday attending to some official busi- bness and stated that a term of federal fcourt with Judge Geo. W. Jack pre- tsiding, would begin in Opelousas on eMonday, February 2. f

Petit and grand juries will also bedraw to sit with the court. 1f

Tabulated Statement of the Result or the Parish Democratic Election Held on Jan.20th, 1920

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SENTORS: Homer Barrousse. 4621 1241 32 165 246 184' 281 95 141 29 19 45 41 21 911 12 89 18 34 116

Leon S. Haas. 497 971 58 142 69 237f 38 157 27 92 20 53 40 47 102 321 1591 27 67 118 22 6 90 91 276 2544

A. H. Mouton. 3111; 93 40 113 229 125 18 118 15 65 11 201 29 341 23 26' 120' 13 461 162 19 28130129416 2225REPRESENTATIVES: I III II III

Gilbert L. Dupre. 5171 156 65f 1761 2581 274; 45f 135f 211 64 181 491 371 31, 961 241 1311 8 47 174 21 18 182 153 412 3112

E. K. Eastham. 366 22, 11! 42 132 62 14 52 11 54 16 14 39 18 60 23 54 12 37 83 18 24 40 27 296 1533

IjI1 I4 16 1Alex. Lafleur. 255 1241 131 901 1691 175 35 1141 8 191 15 11 21 101 56 191 136 22 39 147 u5 25 155 1291 171 1963

Paul W. Lafleur. 2141 52 48 12 63 12 1 271 991 17 48 30 471 511 211 401 22 38 97f 5 15 26 74111 1481

J. J. Lewis. 253 25 10 93 110 143 131 129 4 17 4 12 21 221 221 16 85 6 35 89 12 1 68 105 337 1632

J. Franklin Schell. 368 104 59 115 100 93' 71 78 10 77 8 43 201 331 61; 2 142 171 36 22 14 7 101 90 283 1868

37ERIFF: 1 31 2SHRIF:Fontenot. 374 95 511 70 521 73 5174 12 51 1 30 25 33(31 231 129 4 10, 94 72 2901 73

I I I Ii I i I f I ICharles Thibodeaux. 310 -6 15 152 230 222! 42; 1251 17 61 20 31 .301 221 86 12 681 26 47 115 1 24 100 211 2168

CLERK OF COURT: 1 I I I2921Henry Lastrapes. 532 1481 25 169 225 226 421 155' 221 91 25 36f 48 53 1021 31 108f 25 761 138 24 27 143 137 313

John M. Prescott. 149! 131 42 54 561 72 3 411 71 19 31 261 8 3 16 4 91 5 1 63 1 6 52 54 177 966ASSESSOR: 1 1 1 1 1 1

A. L. Andrus. 347 761 291 150! 1271 72f 291 47 101 73 2 29 22 281 43 221 42 1 10 32 4 6 45 1

R. C. Fontenot. ' 336; 85 381 711 1531 2231 161 1511 181 391 26f 32f 34 26 73, 121 154 29f 67 175 21 27 150 178 268 2402CORONER:

W. R. Lastrapes. 2161 681 281 65 1071 1221 . 31 491 5 38 10 11 14 10 221 15 72 3 25 441 4 115 85 167 1209

R.". Littell. * 4611 931 381 1531 1751 1721 431 1481 241 711 181 501. 42 451 941 191 1 6 14 28 79 107 244 2484

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C4DCHAS. THIBODEAUX.

SEBE FRILOT ISKILLED BY HUNTER

NEGRO KEEPER OF SECOND LAKECAMP TAKEN FOR A DEER

WHILE ON DRIVE

FRIEND OF HUNTERS

Jos'ph Esebe Frilot, colored keeeerof the hunter's camp .at Second Lakewas mistaken for a deer Mondaymorning while hunting near the campand was shot by C. P. Dunbar, dyinga short time later.

"Sebe," as he was known to practi-cally every hunter in this section,was guiding a party of hunters on adeer drive. The dogs had opened ona hot trail and "Sebe" cut in frontof them, running before in a crouchingposition, and when he came oppositethe stand of Mr. Dunbar his khakisuit and crouching position in thebushes led Mr. Dunbar to mistake himfor the deer. "Sebe" was shot twice,two buckshot of the first fire takingeffect in the head and the second loadfound lodgment in the back.

Frilot was a fine man and his deathis regretted by every man that ever

came in ccntact with him. He was th,special friend of the hunters and fistcrmen who made the Second Lakcountry their hunting ground.

Mr. Dunbar had hunted with "Sebefor many years and his regret an,sorrow over the accident is deep andmost sincere.

The body of the dead man wasbrought to Opelousas Tuesday after-noon and after services in the Catholicchurch "Sebe" was laid to rest in theCatholic cemetery.

CARD OF THANKSTo the Voters of St. Landry Parish:

I wish to express to those who fav-ored me with their support in lastTuesday's primary and, also, to thevoters as a whole for the co'irteoustreatment that I received during theprogress of my campaign, my sincereappreciation and thanks.

JOHN M. PRESCOTT.

A CARD OF THANKSTo the Voters of St. Landry:

I take this means of thanking myloyal friends throughout St. Landryfn" thel: splendid support in the rec-ert primary. To my successful oppon-ents I extend congratulations andhea-tiest good wishes. As a privatein the ranks I will continue to devote:ny be st energy and aid for the ad-

"-rinment of our school and road sys-tems, matters which I consider ofp rarno'it importance to our parishand state.

E. K. EASTHAM.

To the People of St. Landry Parish:I want to take this occasion to

most heartily thank the people ofSt. Landry Parish for the supportgiven me In the primary electionfor sheriff. No man ever hadmore loyal or unselfish friendsthan I had in this election, and Idesire to reiterate the promisesand pledges which I made to thepeople during the campaign. Ishall strive for a strict enforce-ment of law, and propose to wagerelentless warfare on the lawbreakers of this community. Iask for no quarters from them andI propose to give none.

I shall not prove recreant to thetrust imposed in me, and I solicitthe help and co-operation of all citi-zens in making St. Landry parishan unhealthy community for theevil-doer and law breaker, to livein.

CHAS. THIBODEAUX.

NEGRO BOY KILLSANOTHER SUNDAY

KILLING OCCURS SUNDAY AFTER-NOON ON THE WASHINGTON

ROAD

HAD TROUBLE BEFORE

Late Sunday afternoon James Har-ison and Phillip Nicholson, negrocys residing on the Plaisance road,let on the Washington road and inhe fight that followed Nicholson washot through the head, dying in the)pelousas sanitarium early Mondaycorning. Some days before the ne-roes had a fight in Opelousas andhe killing was the result of this dif-iculty.Coroner Littell was summoned and

after investigation went to Harrison'souse to place him under arrest. He

ound Harrison lh bed, claiming thathe had been shot. Examination fail-ed to find any wounds and Harrisonwas ordered jailed.

Both negroes were about 21 yearsold.

A CARD OF THANKSTo the Voters of St. Landry Parish:

I take this means of thanking mymany friends, voters and supporterswho stood so loyally by me in thecampaign which has just ended.

Although the majority of the peo-ple have decreed that I should notreach the goal of my ambition. I sub-mit most graciously to their will andreturn to the affairs of every daylife with a generous and kindly feel-ing for all.

With the campaign, its strife andcontention ends and I shall striveearnestly for the highest and bestin the future as I have done in thepast.

Respectfully,ARIEL FONTENOT.

Holland Refuses to Give Up KaiserLondon, Jan. 22.-The Standard re-

ports that Holland's reply with regardto the surrender of the former Ger-man emperor says it is impossible togrant extradition at the call of a thirdcountry, If his own country does notdemand extradition.

LOEB WILL BETHE NEXT MAYOR

OF OPELOUSAS

Receives Fifty-Three VotesMore Than His Two

Opponents

MOURET SCORESOVER BODEMULLER

John Clark Defeats Percy Dunbar forCouncil in Fourth Ward-

Goodloe Loses toPrud'homme

At the city election held last Tues-day E. L. Loeb defeated his two op-ponents, M. Halphen, present mayor,and J. G. Lawler by a majority of 53votes.

For alderman-at-large A. C. Mouretdefeated Herman Bodemuller by 18votes.

For councilman from the fourthward John Clark was a winner overPercy Dunbar by 18 votes.

For city marshall, William Prud'-homme defeated the present incum-bent, George Goodloe, by a majorityof 51.

The vote by wards:

FOR MAYOR

First Ward

Halphen ...... .................. 46Lawler ........ ................. 311Loeb .......... .. ........... 56

Second WardHalphen .......... ............... 23Lawler ...................... .... 26Loeb .......... .................. 62

Third WardHaiphen ............ ............ 18Lawler ...... .................... 20Loeb .... ........................ 70

Fourth WardHalphen ......... ................ 27Lawler ........ .................. 27Loeb .......... ....... ......... 83

ALDERMAN-AT-LARGEFirst Ward

Bodemuller .............. ........ 69Mouret .......... ................ 641

Second WardBodemuller .......... ............ 54Mouret .. .. .................... 57

Third WardBodemuller .......... ............ 49)Mouret .................. ........ 57

Fourth WardBodemuller ...................... 61Mouret ........ .................. 73

CITY MARSHALLFirst Ward

1oodloe ......................... 72Prud'homme ...... ............... 62

Second Ward

2oodloe .......... ............... 4514Prud'homme.... ................ 66

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PROF. ALVIN W. ROPER

FAMOUS PIANIST TOCOME TO OPELOUSAS

RARE TREAT WILL BE OFFEREDTO MUSIC LOVERS OF THIS

SECTION

RECITAL MON. JAN. 26

By the turn of goad fortune, we areto have Prof Alvin W. Roper in pianorecital at the school audftorium nextMonday evening. He. is filling an en-gagement at New Orleans and will bepassing through Opelousas to his nextappointment. He found that he couldspare Monday night and still meet hisengagement. This is the whole storyas to how we secured this famous mu-sician at this time on such short no-tice.

The following program will be ren-!ered:1. Hymn ! aprov'.atioa"-

Doane ........ .. A. W. Roper."Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross,".

2. (a)-Caprice Viennois.... Kreisler(b)-Melodie ........ Paderewski(c)-Kamenei Ostrowo Rubinstien(d)-The Flatterer.... Chaminade(e)-Scarf Dance- ..... Chaminade(f)-The Moon of Omar. .Clarence

Lucas(g)-Swinging (from SuiteA Festive Holiday). . A. W. Roper(h)-On the Lake (from A FestiveHoliday) .......... A. W. Roper

3. (a)-Vocal Solo, Oh! Love......F.Listz

(b)-Vocal Solo, It Isn't RainingRain to Me........Lewis Carey

Mrs. W. T. Stewart4. The Erl-King... .. Schubert-Lists5. (a)-Traumerei and Little Ro-

mance.... .. ....... Schumann(b)-Nachtstucke .... . . Schumann(c)-Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rus-ticana) .. ............ Mascagni(d)-Farewell to the Piano..Bee-

thoven5. (a)-Vocal Solo....... Miss Marie

Meginley(Continued on page 5)

PARKER'S LEAD'PROBABLY NEAR

10,000 VOTES NETCarries Six of the Eight

CongressionalDistricts

HENRY ESTORGEAPPEARS LOSER

Paul Capdeveille Has Good LeadOver Opponent and Will Prob.

ably Receive theNomination

Monroe. La., Jan. 21, 1920. oH-on. J. M. Parker,

New Orleans, La.I congratulate you upon your nomi-

nation. I am a Democrat and a loy-al Louisianian and as such you andyour administration will have mycordial support.

(Signed)FRANK P. STUBBS.

New Orleans, La., Jan. 21, 1920.Col. Frank P. Stubbs,

Monroe, 'La.I thank you for your appreciated

offer of your cordial support duringmy administration.

(Signed)JNO. M. PARKER.

"Hon. John M. Parker:"Democracy has spoken. I bow W

the will of the majority. Accept mpacongratulations.

"PHILIP H. GILBERT."Mr. Gilbert sent the same messag

to his opponent, Hewitt Bouancbau,the successful candidate for lieut4h.ant governor.

Late returns of Tuesday's ipi~~carried John M. Parker's net majin the state 9,428.

Most of the important parishes arenow in and the final majority will ntgo much over 10,000.

On the face of the unofficial aa"unrevised returns Mr. Parker cant.the Second district, made up ofcity above Julia street apdIng four country parishes, thethe Fourth, Sixth, Seventh anEight. All the country parishes Ofthe second went to him, St. Jamealone rolling up a majority of ova,800.

Col. Stubbs carried the First, -Ibelow Julia street and including W '

parishes of St. Bernard and Plaquemines, and his own district, tleFifth. His majority in the lattruns about 2500.

Stubbs' City MajorityA revision of the figures for Ne

Orleans increased the majority 1Col. Stubbs. The unofficial retunshow that he polled 25,660 and,Parkbr 20,749, giving him an exof 4,801. These will not be uiaterla' lchanged by the otficial figures.

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