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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-25
Much Chinese Rice Destroyed

Shanghai, China Floods in t.s province of Anhuih have destroyed 325.000 acres of rice. Half a million persons are homeless.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-25
Quantren GuerrilIas Hold a Reunio

Blue Springs, Mo.-In a grove on the outskirts of this town the sur vivors of the Quantrell band of guer- rillas, the border fighters of civil war days, held their annual reunion. Of the seventy-five survivors of the band now believed to be living, about fifty attended. The reunion lasted two days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-25
Congressman Seeks Education

1 Reno, Nev.-George Bartlett, con gressman from Nevada. has entered | the University of Nevada as fresh | man.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-11-03

"Are words from such a man worth
your majesty's attention. said Vasca.
when this man came to Drussenland
he made great promises. He spoke
boastfully that he would place the
princess on the throne in Yadasara.
that he would find the treasure which,
it is said. is hidden in this land. This
man has accused me of treachery, but
my deepest sin has been in throwing
in my lot with wiser men rather than
be carried away by the boastful prom
ises of a deceiver."
'sThat IS not all your sin. Count Vas
ca" | said. Your majesty has ac-
cepted the friendship of a man who,
while he fawns upon you. is plotting
your ruin"
The count laughed CONTEMPORARY.
''The proof" said the king. rising
from his chair.
Captain Organ can give it you"
THE count spoke wisely when be
said that your words were not worth
our attention. We have heard that
story from Captain Organs lips. The
captain has confessed that he was In
error His zeal for our safety and
some personal dislike to the count. fos-
tered by yourself. Sir Knight. made
him hasty in his judgment. Their
hands have met in confession and for
giveness. Is this all you have to sayT
Zone mans word against anothers
| is poor security for truth" answered.
81 would that l could prove the truth
of my words at the swords point with
the count, with Organ or any other
man who doubts me-"
Enough. enough cried the king.
Take him back to the fortress. At
our pleasure he shall take back his lies
and perchance tell some secret of this
treasure. There are hard questioners
in the fortress. as you will find
'They must be hard indeed to wiring
from me one good word for the villain
beside your majesty"
'They have drawn out a confession
of love for a mans worst enemy be
fore now" said the king.
"Death puts an end to all questions"
1 answered. 'In my country men fear
not death if met in an honest cause
l claim no pity. / cry for no mercy.
yet would ask one favor of your
majesty"
What favor?''
LET me pay the penalty for myself
! and for this lady"
Daria made one step toward the
king
i pray you not TO listen to the
| knight
Truly. madame. his own sins are
heavy enough to answer for. Ii seems
| count. that your rival as well as your
accuser stands before us.
! Not my rival. your majesty" and
| VaSca laid his hand on Aldrida's arm
we have no favors to grant" said
the king Take them to the fortress
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Ladies of the MaccabeeS

Irregular meetings of the lodge .Ield in the
I. o. q. f. hall on the first and third Satur-
DAYS in each month. Visiting members are
cordially invited to attend. Lady Com
mander, Anna Tholin; Record Keeper, Ida
Bauman.
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Improved Order of Red Men

Chickamin Lodge meets first and third
Wednesdays in 1. o. o. +. hall. Sachem, T. q.
Thompson; Chief of Records, Art johnson.
tend.
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a Il MAN cOulu 0dTuly De IL Luole
IA desperate condition than |
SSsx was. Except for Daria. who
k2GESl was powerless. had no
friend. / was to die-how soon l did
not know. | was to be tortured, and
since the king had such tends as Vas
ca and Lady Aldrida beside him there
was no knowing what horrors they
might not persuade him to perpetrate
upon me. Yet, strange to say. I was
not utterly cast down.
Costa heaved a fat, heavy sigh of
relief when he got me back into my
dungeon.
Il said it was all waste of time"
be remarked in a callous manner.
And you didn't take my advice. You
spoke too much"
He sat thoughtfully for a few mo-
ments.
About these executionersT
"Well?"
"You must make friends with them"
How? | have nothing to give in
exchange for their courtesy"
zone doesn't do much for nothing
In this country as a rule" he laughed,
'nor in any other country. for that
matter But we have n certain admi-
ration for a brave man. II might be
managed. We must make friends
with these execuioners-"
His friendliness encouraged me.
Would you grant me a favor7" I
asked
CONTINUED next week.
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KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS

Meets every other Monday
at 8 o'clock in X. p. Hall,
Bloom Bldg. X G. Ruther-
ford. c. G. NJ X. BurDham
X. of X andS. Visiting broth
e 5 cordially invited 10 attend
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SHALL BOTH DIE"
We will appoint day for the question
ing. They shall both die. So valiant
knight and so fair a lady are too dan
gerous to live in Dr1ssenland."
Daria made an effort to come to me.
but the soldiers stopped her. and she
was led from the hall | heard Lady
Aldrida laugh a merry. musical peal
as / was taken away. / almost wished
that | had killed her that night in the
city.
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Happiest Girl in Lincoln.

A Lincoln, Neb., girl writes, 81 had been
ailing for some time with chronic eonstipa-
ton and stomach trouble. | began taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and in three days | was able to be up and
got better right along. ! am the proudest
girl in Lincoln to find such a good medi-
cine" For sale by Kings City Drug Store.
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Sprains require careful treatment Keep
quiet and apply Chamberlain's I'ninien,
freely. 1t will remove the soreness ard
quickly restore the paris 10 a heaihy eordi-
ton. For sale by Kings C:iy Ding Store.
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CHAPTER XXI.

MAN could hardly be in more
desperate condition than
was. Except for Daria. who
was powerless. had no
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waIden's Great
Summer School
Fifty Life Scholarships at
Halt Usual Cost.
Positions For Al Who Quality
Great Opportunity for Those
Who Would Get Ready for a
Position This Fall.

That practical and progressive
school, Wsldon's Businesses College
and English Academy, recently incor.
porated, stock 800, COZ. 90, is oryaniz.
ing q Summer Term for teachers.
graduates and Others who wish t.,
prepare for fall positions, make up or
skip grades. Pupils select their studies
end rapid advancement is assured.
This popular school has the proud
distinction OF receiving more
calls for stenographers and book
keeDers than it Gao I'LL 1t is known
as being not only one CT the most
thorough and successful schools in the
South, but the most: economical. MANY
who ere now sten0graphers and book
keepers completed their course and
secured positions at q total cost OF
500, which psid for board. tuition and
stationery. Under such favorable
terms it would seem that any ambitious
boy or girl could obtain q money.
making education.
Tho Sumner onH Is I Marvel Il ciolpa)ss
Every young man and woman in the
State and oil who are interested should
III out, clip and mail the following |
flank to-day. Get the offer before it
s withdrawn.
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Sheriff Sales.
10Th. judicial District Court, State OF
Louisiana, Parish of ashinpton.
Favm0ro 4 Merchant 0ank
w. No. i73o
J. q. Flanagan.

+! Notice is hereby given that BY vir-
tue OF an order of seizure and sale is.
sued out OF the above named court IN
the matter OF Farmers h Merchants
eank vs. no. 1893 J. B. Flanagan dated
9th day of March, 1911, and to
me directed for execution, / have
seized and will offer for sale and
sell to the last and highest bidder at
the principal front door of the court
house on
Saturday, assy 27th, 1911
between the legal sale hours for iudt.
c'al sales the following described
property to wit:
. u l-s acres Of land in N. W. ii Of
n =. If Sec. 50 Up. 2 8. r. 10 E. St.
! Hell Aer. beginning 1t old Or. stob
between Secs. Is and 80, thence 8. 1.2
1eg. ". s.l7 chs, thence 8. 50 deg. 81
min. E. $50 chs, thence s. 1-2 der.
w. \ s.l7 chs, thence 8. 50 deg. 81 min,
= . 1895 chs, thence N. 1-2 deg. 1884
'hs', thence N. 50 deg. 81 min. Y. 1875.
ms. to point Of beginning, less one
an ! acre sold to N. o. G. N. r. R. Of
!: E. corner as right Of way.
Term OF sale: Cash with benefit Of
This 2tho day Of Apr,
JOE N. MAGE.
SHERIFF
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soth Judicial District Court of La.
Parish Of Washington.
Bank of Franklinton
VS.. No. 1873
Geo. Sam, Jr.

Notice Is hereby given that by virtue
OF an order Of seizure and sale Issued
out OF the above named court in tho
matter Of Bank of Franklinton. yersus
No. 1873, George Sam, Jr., dated
May 10, 1911, and to me directed for
execution, I have seized and will offer
for sale and sell to the last and highest
bidder at the principal front door Of
courthouse, on
Saturday, July list, 1911,
between the legsl sale hours for Judi
cial sales the following described
property to-wit:
Forty acres of land, situstee in the
Thomas A. Willis H. r. No. Il, To. 2.
s. R. IA, E, St. Helena Meridian, and
situated in the North eastern part of
. tract Of land acquired by the Pearl
River Naval Store Co., of A. G. Msgee.
on November 1s, 1905, as per title
recorded in Conveyance Book 10.
pages 266 and 267, which tract Of land
contains 1925 acres and described in
aid act by survey.
Terms OF sale cash with benefit Of
ppraisement. This 25th day Of May,
Oil.
JOE N. MAGEE,
ShariR
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AZ Small Business.

plalssaias Chan1ta.
Cosgroye il his weekly, says
that the man who takes the paper
ont Of tie postoface for six
months then returns it with
the a1ll that he does not
want Il him an act Of ''un.
renting fl1dness.
While this 4 . decidedly pleas.
ant pleasantly, there is also a
goodly portion Of philosophy in
i, and itpoints a moral. because
The country i full Of these kind
81 ROSTERS. ix months? That's
asmall "a, We have known
them q paper out Of the
the ono RuIarly-stand
around md itch the mails come
Il % they 6llSht get 1t promptly
for - lo1ga time as two or
three year, and then when a bill
vas sent them. they would
simply turn itover and write on
the reverse side: Il did not
order the paper sent to me. "
OF course, these peoples are small
and rly-what Longfellow
deuominstes . ''men with souls /
d lin. !" AZ long as they get
thing Tor nothing they will !.
eake il cheerfuily and prize, it 4
mighty. bnt the minute they come b
9 realise that they cant get = :
spnet thing for nothing, especially
! newspaper, then. prestol the
'slves Of their Shylcck hearts
- With : flap and they all but
81 oat dead. The world is full
f1tbs Fellows, and the subscrip
80 of almost every paper ia
f. lsnd contsin s few s. them.
] n,iellt " well Tor them .
q, ber, hoa geyer, that
Slen1e $500 ~ JEtnasr,
aeNk1ae tnl1ois - tntei. . -
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To the People Of Washington
Parish.

In seeking reelection to til
position Of Representative,
first want to sincerely thank tn
people of the Parish for thei
|support for that Office in tn
past. The position was rendered
to me by no political clique o.
faction, but by the people of the
Whole Parish. and l am CRATE
full to them for such an express
sion of confidence.
In asking for a second term in
this office, I have no apology te
make. / have done my best tc
ill the position with credit to
Washington Parish as well as to
myself. I fought for the best
interests of the Parish and State,
as a proof of which l beg to
refer to my record in the pro-
ceedings of the Legislature, and
| invite it's closest investigation.
| assisted in the passage of such
measures as l thought beneficial
for the Parish in particular and
to the State in general, and |
opposed those which in nv
opinion were wrong no matter
who nor what influences sought
their passage. In q House com.
posed of 116 as a member from
your Parish I secured the adop.
lion of several measures con-
'idered to be good, and caused
ne defeat of others which II
as harmful. To
'numerate the work / accom-.
'lished would make this letter
90 long.
My position on all moral and
EDUCATIONAL questions were we'll ,
nown before I was ever elected {
, office. l have always stood 8
nd shall ever stand for clesn
olitics and fair elections. I do b
ot belong, and l have never e
slonged to any political ring. ii
ction or league here at home or e
Baton Rouge. l cone to the
'ople OF the whole Parish and
K for your friendship and 81
's1stance in the coming L
imary. a,
Let me say in conclusion that W
re- elected ! shall in every way tn
and honestly serve in of
; position to the best of nv de
llity. AS a young man born
d reared here and haying
EN- my best efforts to every iii
ogresslve movement for the na
ID and welfare of the Parish. ~
appeal to every citizen and ch
er for support. tin
Sincerely and respectfully, CHI,
DELos r. JOHNSON. mi
an
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lished at Frank]inton, La., and
written notice thereof mailed to eacl
stockholder at his usual place of bust
ness forty days prior to said meeting
In case of the dissolution or termina
ton of this corporation. either b,
limitation as herein fixed or other
wise, the affairs Of this corporation
shall be liquidated by two commits.
sioners elected from among the stock.
holders at a meeting called for tina,
purpose, due notice of which having
been given as setforth in this article,
said commissioners shall remain in
Office until the affairs of this CORPORA
ton shall have been fully liquidated.
ARTICLE VIII.
No stakeholder Of this corporation
shall ever be held liable, or response
bic tor the contracts or faults thereof
in any further sum than the unpaid
balance due said corporation as
shares of stock subscribed for and
owned by the stockholder; nor shall
any informality in the organization of
this corporation have the effect of
rendering the charter null or exposing
the stakeholder to any further liability |
than the unpaid balance due on his
stock.
Each stakeholder designates herein.
opposite his name the stock subscribed
for by him, and this charter shall act
as the original subscription list.
Thus done and passed in the town
'f Hackley, Parish Of Washington,
state OF Louisiana, on the day, month
Ind year first above written in the
presence OF J. F. Pearson and L. w !,
dcLain, competent Witnesses residing
n said town Of Hsckley, who signed
hose presents. together with said %.
esrers ana me, said Notary, after
ue reading. Z
r L. ToNEy,
per W. E. B,ckham.
JAKE ToNEY,
per W. E. Bickham,
~. W, E. B1cKHAM.
F. PEARSON,
W. McLain.
H. E. sM1LH, " "
Notary Public. ~
irish Of washington. Clerks Office
| hereby certify that this instrument TO
IS filed for record May 3, hour 4, BIZ
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successors have been elected ant
qualified. The board of director.
shall elect from among their number
their officers. No person shall be
eligible as a director, or shall hold any
Office of this corporation who is not
a stockbolder. During the absence Of
the president, the vice.president shall
act and preside in his steae. Notice Of
the election shall be given in writing
by mail, addressed to each stock.
holder at his usual place of business,
ten days prior to said election and the
board of directors shall appoint one of
their number to preside at said elec-
ton, and in the event that said stock.
holder shall fail to attend said election.
the President shall appoint q stock
holder to I'LL the vacancy. Any failure
for any cause whatever, to elect
directors on the day named for that
purpose shall not dissolve this COR
poration, but the directors and officers
then in Office shall continue to serve
until their successors are chosen. At
each election Of the stockholders for . |
board Of directors, each stockholder |
shall be entitled to one vote for each
share of stock registered in his name,
and the vote Of the stockholders may
be voted by proxey, given in writing.
The election for directors shall be by
ballot and the majority in the amc unit
IT votes cast, shall elect the person or
persons for whom they were cast.
The first board Of directors Of this
corporation shall be composed Of R. ,
:. Toney, President; W. E. Bickham,
lice President; and Jacob Toney.
'ecretary and Treasurer, who shall ,
erve until their successors shall have !:
cen elected and qualified.
ARTICLE vi. y
The board of directors shall have !,
Ill power to I'LL all vacancies in their
lumber, caused by death, resignation
otherwise, from the number Of
ockholders Of this corporation. The
i'd board shall have full power and
'ntrol Of the property Of this cor
'ratton and shall conduct and man ].
% the same consistent with the L.
'jects for which this company is Or
nized and in accordance with the
DIVISIONS set sorth in this charter.
i'd board is further authorized to St
opt such laws, rules and regulations P,
the affairs and business Of this COR
ration may require and as may be va
cessary for the management Of this mi
Fporation, provided the same shall
conflict with this charter, nor b
h the laws Of the State of Louisiana The
; the laws Of the United States of
lerica.
he board Of directors shall appoint
h other agents, clerks, servants or
ployees as they may deem neces.
for the conducting Of the bust
affairs OF this corporation and to
their compensation and term Of .
vice. with the right to dismiss :
N at pleasure. :,
ARTICLE VII. !;
1is charter may be chanped
ified or amended, or the capital
k OF this corporation increased or
eased, or the corporation nav be
Dlved at q general meeting Of the
kholders convened for that pur- TT
with the assent of three-fourth's i !
e stock present or represented at -
meeting, thirty days prior notice
ach meeting being given by pub n
on in . weekly newspaper pub.
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For Sheriff.

The Era-Leader Is authorized to
announce
d EUGENE P. KNIGHT
- candidate for Sheriff Of Washing
ton Psriah, subject to the action Of
OF The Demooratic primaries.
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%. WILLIAMS

The ~ 1ader is authorized to
!. announce
DEWITT E. BRANCH
% & candidate for Sheriff of Wash
inEtou Pasi1, subject to the action Of
~ oeratc primaries.
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The Hrs.L Leader is authorized to
announce
A. ]. AFFORD
- candidate for State Senator from
this senatorial District, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
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For Representative.

1h0 EIa.Leader Is authorized to
aunouuoe
q. E. BENNETT
80 candidate for Representative from
Warrington Parish, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
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Tbs HIA-Leader is authorized to
ANNOUNCE
DElOS r, JOHNSON
= . candidate for Representative form
Warrington Parish, subject to the
seldom Of tho Democratic primary.
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FOR SALE-Six lots on 10Th
avenue. Cheap for cash. Apply
to: p. E.. GREENLAW.
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The Brs-L Leader is authorized to
announcs
No. WILLIAMS
- : coudidate for Sheriff of Wash
iugtOn Parish, subject to the action of
IL u resic primaries.
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State Of Louisiana, Ua,
Parish of Washington. Clerks Office
hereby certify that this instrument
was filed for record May 3, hour 4.
min. IS, P. NJ, 1911.
Recorded May I, 1911, in MORTGAGE
Book 8, Entry 572, Pages 693 to Sos. Of
the Official records.
w. +. VARNADO.
Dy. Clerk 4 Ex- Ohicio Recorder
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Announcements.
For State Senator.

The Rss-Leader is authorized to
announce
JOE n. MAGEE
~ caudidatd for State Senator from
this Senatorial District, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
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Announcements.
For State Senator.
The Rrs-Leader is authorized t
announce
JOE N. MAGEE
~ : candidate for State Senator from
this Senatorial District, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
The Hrs.Leader is authorized to
announce
A. ]. Afford
- Z candidate for State Senator from
this senatorial District, subject to the
actions Of the Democratic primaries.
For Representative.
The Ela-Leader is authorized to
annouuce
T. E. BENNETT
80 candidate for Representative from
Warrington Parish, subject to the
action fthe Democratic primaries.
Thss EEA.Ieader Is authorized to
announce
DElOs R. JOHNSON
. : candidate for Representative form
Warrington Parish, subject to the
scdon Of the Democratic primary. II
For Sheriff. Il
t
The Era-Leader Is authorized to a
announce r
EUGENE P. KNIGHT q
" . candidate for Sheriff of Washing a
"a Psrish, subject to the action Of D
u tho Demoosatic primaries.
if
The 1ra-L Leader is authorized to fl
Il
NO. WILLIAMS al
= : candldate for Sheriff of Wash 8,
ngtOn Parish, subject to the action of 81
= u resic primaries. pl
s.....:.I::.--==- g
The ~ 1ader is authorized to ~
announce
DEWITT E. BRANCH
! s candidate for Sheriff of Wash
aEtou Paeil subject to the action Of q
y 4 - primaries.
a Small Business.
A4uaniAs Chamtt1a.
Cosgroye il his weekly, says
ut the man who takes the paper
1t Of Tie postohace for six Fl
onths then returns it with
% 49, that he does not
ant i him an act of"un. 0
whiting e16dness.
While this Il 3 decidedly pleas. ~.
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OF thls corporation at its Office. This
corporation may commence doine
business and shall become q going
concern as soon as Two Thousand
Dollars OF its capital stock has been
subscribed for, and paid in. The
board Of directors shall have the right
to determined how much stock shall
De issued after the first Two Thousand
Dollars of its capital stock shall have
been issued.
ARTICLE V.
The corporate powers of this cor
poration shall be vested in and ex.
ercised by board Of directors com.
posed OF three stockholders and
their decisions and acts shall bind this
corporation. The first election Of the |
board OF directors under this Charter |
shall be at . meeting Of the stock |!
holders to be held on the second
Tuesday In January, 1912, and there.
after thu stockholders shah hold an
election and elect board Of directors
IN The second Tuesday in January In
,ach year. who shalt serve until their