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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Reciprocity ratified By
House Of Representatives

By the almost unanimous sup
port Of the Democrats, the Cana
dian reciprocity agreement was
ratified in the house of represent
atives Tuesday night. A MAORI
ty of the Republicans voted a
gainst the measure while all but
five Democrats supported it. The
minority in congress thus gave to
the country a splendid exhibition
Of patriotism and high minded
craftsmanship and the Republi-
cans showed a division of senti-
ment in. which a majority of the
party members were revealed as
welded to their idols of special
privilege.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
The Cold Snap.

The weather. on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, played havoc wirh pro
duce, early budding trees and vegeta
bles through 'ut the parish. A heavy
loss is entailed upon truck farmers who
boasted Of 9 splendid stand Of early irish
potatoes. The,e are considered com
plete loss. The orange crop suffered also
from the freeze. The trees were in bloou
and the heavy foliage may have served
asia partial protection to the small frui,
in The heart Of the trees. All unprotect.
ed early garden truck has been destroy.
ed. The weather has moderated consid
erably since Ffiday.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
A point Of Information.

Gentlemen of the jury" said
the judge, If evidence shows in
your minds that pneumonia was
the cause Of the mans death, the
prisoner cannot be convicted. !"
An hour later a messenger came
from the jury room. /"
"Yhe gentlemen of the jury,
your honor" he said, desire in
formation. !"
"On what point of evidence {"
None, your honor. They
want to know how to spell pneu-
monia. London Answers.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Files voluntary Petition
In Bankruptcy

Mr.. Norbert Lasseigne, a mer-
chant of Reserve, has filed a vol
untary petition in bankruptcy in
the Federal District Court, in
which he gave his liabilities as
$1759.41, including $1541.86 of
unsecured claims. His assets are
valued at $1491.18, of which
1853. 35 is said to be due on open
accounts, and his stock in trade
is valued at $500.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Edqard School Honor Roll.

Primary Grade.
Hannah Barre, Felix Oubre, Leonard
Millet, Lionel Borne, Arthur Borne
Leonie Perez and Della Waguespack.
Second Grade.
Rosa Faucheux. Palmir sWebre, An,
toinette W6bre, Odell Barre, Denise
Fabre and Lucie Laurent.
Third Grade.
Albert Rodrigue, Henrietta Webre
Marun -Webre, Felide Oubre, Ophelit
Borne. Edmond Leger. Eugenie Song
and PhilomAue Roussel.
Fourth Grade.
Celina Borne and Eliza Faucheux.
Fifth Grade.
Norma Stewart and Louise Roussel.
Sixth Grade.
No6mie Jones and Mona Roussel.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25

A man in New York, who at
tempted to hug a beautiful young
woman, Miss Lemon, has sued
her for striking him in the eye.
Why should a fellow steal a lem
on unless he wants a puncha
= p =
It might be said, in passing, if
the congress which will soon con-
vene has its way there will be a
tremendous difference in the cost
of living.
~ t. 4
1t is singularly apropos that
the decorations of P Pennsylvania
capitol should be naked. Justice
is usually represented as clothed.
Champ Clark says: II like to
praise a Republican when I can
find one who deserves it, but it
does not keep me busy all the
time.
The earth is a tender and kind
mother to the farmer; yet, at
one season, he harrows her bosom
and at another plucks her ears.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
New Millinery Shop.

We announce, with pleasure. the open
ing of millinery store by Mrs. Adele
Barre. at her home near Edgard. Mrs
Barre has received large and varied as.
sortment Of spring and summer styles
which cannot but appeal to the artistie
taste OF the buyer.
We bespeak for Mrs. Barre generous
patronage and prosperity.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
ELECTION NOTICE.
COURTHOUSE, PARISH OF ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST, FEB. 7th, 1911.


Be it known that, at meeting of the Board
of supervisors OF election, of the parish of st.
John the Baptist held this day, the following
commissioners and cl.rks Of election were ap-
pointed to serve as such. at the Special Eiec-
ton to be held in the parish of st John the
Baptist. on the seventh day of March 1911, for
the election Of Supreme Judge of the First
District aud . Justice of the Pea Q for the End
ward in and for tn, Parish of st. John the
.ptist, according to the proclamation of his
Excellency Jared Y. Sanders, Governor OF the
State of Louisiana, ordering said election to
be held throughout the district.
1st ward, POLL at Paul Berthelot's Store:
d. J. Haydel, ,......-..... Commissioner.
E. I.audumies. ...................
-. LOuSteau, ..--..........."......
Chas. l.. Stewart, Clerk.
End ward. Poll ut Courthouse:
John Rodrigue, .-............~-. Commissioner.
p. Joues ,;,.:;... ...........''. ''''''''. =,
Fernand Webre ...................-
]. N. Gaudet, Clerk.
3rd ward, Poll at Alovon Granier's Store:
Henry ROussel, ....................Com Commissioner
MArceIuS BrOu, ..................
Whitney Schexnaydre, ...........
J. E. Reine, Clerk.
4th ward. Poll ut St. Martins Schoolhouse
Ben Bethancourt. .......Commissioner
John Reine, ...........................
James Aontegut, ......... .....
Edmond Alexandra, Clerk.
| 5th ward. Poll at Rene Montz' Place:
J. A. Cuny, Commissioner
+. v. flcknAir,
| Edmond TIiche, ....................
Olivier Edrington, Clerk.
9Th ward, Poll ut 9th Justices Court:
s. a. Plcou. Commissioner
j. G. Delaume, 49,. ........ ........
Geo. ST. Martin, ...................
8. F. Webre, Clerk.
Polls will be opened from o'clock A. N. Il
o'clock P. NJ. according to law.
(Signed) EMILE LAURENT, President
DANA MONTH.
GEO. GENDRON.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
4 Clincher.

An Irishman visited a tuber-
culosis exhibit. where lungs were
displayed, preserved il glass jars.
After carefully studying one
marked Cured tuberculosis
lung, : he turned to physician
and said
Perhaps It's because nttm
Irish, but if you cured the 49, 49,
how the devil could ! = ol padi
lung IN 4 hnttle!' g.
Sunday. E3hrus
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
PERSONALS.
EDGARD, LA.


Mr.. s. r. Weber, cashier Of the big
Store at Garyvine, was here on Tues
day.
Mr.. Sidney R,ussel. who has been .
valued attache of the Willswood planta-
ton, in Jefferson parish for many years,
visited friends and relatives on Sunday.
Mr.. Denis Labiche, . prominent Gary.
william, was at the Courthouse on Mon
day.
Mr.. Edmond Becnel, Q large planter
OF st, Gabriel. in Iberville parish, was
here ON Wednesday.
Wednesday was Washington's birth.
day and, in consequences, legal houi-
Day.
Sheriff Berthelot has returned from
Coyington, much improved in health
and spirits.
Mr.. Alexis Dugas, proprietor Of the
Bonsecours plantation, was in New Or.
$ leans on Monday.
= =
Mr.. Prosper Rodnguez. OF Donaldson
vile, was guest at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. L. D. Perret, On Sunday.
. . .
Good Father Richard, paid us short
but appreciated call on Thursday.
Mr.. Emile Laurent, and little daught.
er, Thelma, visited New Orleans, or
Friday.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25

Some senators speak of the
proposed amendment to the con-
stitution for their direct election
by the people as revolutionary.
Who was the constitution made
by, any way, and what is the
sovereign power of the people!
4 4 4
President Taft sent a message
to the tramp's convention in Mil
waukee, famous for its thirst al
laying products, advising the
men where they could get work.
Even a president will occasional
ly make a faux pas.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Mardi Gras
New Orleans

The Y 4 NJ. v. r. R., will sell tickets
to New Orleans and return, at one fare
plus twenty five cents, Feb. 2lst to 9th
inclusive, and for trains d 40 New Or
leans before midnight Feb. 2Ssh.
Returning up to March 18th.
By depositing tickets with Jos. Ri.
chardson. JOINT Agent. New Orleans.
located at I'll Common ST., and paying
$1.OO at time of depoeit. tickets viii be
good returning up to March 9Th.
Call on Agent for full particulars.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
NEWS m BRIEF.

Tho prosperous little city Of Donald.
sonvills was visited by disastrous con-
flagration on Wednesday. The Ore orgi-
mated in the Nicholl's Hotel and spread
rapidly to the adjoining business houses.
The loss is estimated at $500, 900 and is
partly covered by insurance.
4 4 =
The Bank Of Vacherie. located at st.
Patrick. in st. James parish. il open Tor
business. The directorate comprises citi-
zens Of financial weight in onr sister
parish and it's prosperity is assured. We
wish the new bank much success.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25

It is said that President Taft
has begun collecting mileage
from clubs which invite him to
speak. H he persists in that
), ashington will see a great deal
z ore of him that it has in the
t two years.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
FOR SALE.

One Perfection Gasoline Marine Mo-
tor, 8 b. p. complete, brand new.
Apply to P. BARRE,
Edgard p. o., La.
Orat this OfIice.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
For N0ye

We have large lot of Second Hand
brick for sale. Reasonable price. Apply,
MONTEGUT PLANTING COMPANY,
Limited. La Place, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Returning up to March 18th.
TYPEWRITER AGENCY.

The Bennett typewriter is being in
troduced In our parish by Mr.. NJ Char
pentier. of Lucy. The machine is por-
table and does the work of high-priced
one, Price is only SIS.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
NOTICE I

Positively no hunting. trapping or
any other manner Of trespassing on the
Terre Hante Plantation allowed, under
the penalty Of the Law.
GRAUGNARD & REyNAup.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
FOR SIZE :!

The Gaudet property. at Edgard.
Near Catholic Church, School. Court-
house and Station. All conveniences at
hand.
Apply at this Office.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Effect Of the Proposed Canadian
Reciprocity in Louisiana

G6AASSN
Reciprocity in Louisiana.
Cotton Seed Oil.
The manufacture of cotton
seed oil is Louisiana's third larg-
est industry, her annual output
exceeding $13, 600, 600. Louisiana
also ranks third among the States
producing cotton-seed oil. Thus
she will be among the foremost
to profit by Canada's entire abo-
lition of the present tax of II LIZ
2 per cent on this oil. The United
States already sells Canada
81, Ill. 400 of cotton-see oil, al
though the duty which these ex-
ports confront totals to $500, 600.
Hog Products.
Louisiana's prominence as a
swine producing state is we'll
known. Under the proposed reci-
procity Canada will reduce her
rate on bacon, hams, salt pork,
and lard by three-eighths, or from
&c per ID. to 1-1I4c. In other
words she will remit $3.50, 600 of
the s5O5, 600 which she taxed our
hog products last year. These
products sold to Canada were
valued at 1864, 600, which
shows the strength of the Cana
dian demand for them. Louisia-
ma will benefit by the increased
Canadian trade in hog products
which will follow the reduction
in the Dominion's rates.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
These products Will enter Can
ada free of duty under the pend
ing arrangement. Last year
Canada collected over one-half
million dollars on the 81, 136, 600
| of fresh fruits and vegetables sold
her by the United States. Her
reluctant concession of free or
chard and garden produce will
open a fine export market for
Louisiana's celebrated early
peaches and melons, as well as
for her early potatoes, sweet po-
tatoes, tomatoes, etc.
Canned Oysters.
The removal of all Canadian
duties on this characteristic
Louisiana product requires nc
comment.
Fish and Meats.
It is proposed to allow fish of
all kinds to enter the United
States free of duty. For climatic
and other well-known reasons
fish is an important food staple
in Louisiana, and the latter will
benefit when fish shall become
less expensive. We levy almost
$500, 600 duty on the S., coo, 600 of
fish which we are forced by our
home demand to import from
Canada, and the amount of the
duty is of course added to the
price paid by the consumer.
Under the agreement live ami
mails will be exempted from duty
on entering this country, and
meats will be taxed at much
lower rates than at present, :
changes which will tend to re-
duce the cost Of meat to our citi.
zenst
Wheat and Grains.
BY the reciprocity plan grain
of all kinds will be admitted into
the United States without duty,
while our tariffrates on -four and
like products will be decreased.
This will ultimately keep down
the cost of -four to the American
consumer; it is therefore of espe.
cial interest to states which, like
Louisiana. produce little or nc
wheat, -four. or grist mill pro-
ducts.
It is said that President Taft
has begun collecting mileage
from clubs which invite him te
lspeak. H he persists in thai
I S ashington will see a great deal
NS lore of him that il has in the
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
For. S0le.

A brick tomb, in the st. John the
Baptist's Cemetery, capable OF receiving
Is bodies. In good state of preservation
and with marble slab bearing the in
scription: 'Famille Florestant Hymel.n
For particulars, see Mr. Paul p. Lau-
rent, at Edgard, or address
MRS. EMELINE R0UssEL,
Box 428, Plaquemines, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
Pay Your Licenses.

Merchants and other persons liable to ,
license ara hereby notified that licenses for
1911 are now due. The State license should
be paid before the hrst day of March, 1911,
and the Parish license in the same limit
of time. If not paid At or before this sfore
said dates, two per cent. interest per month
will accrue, and the same will be turned over
to the attorney for collection with costs and
penalties.
Each and every persen subject to q license
must come to this office in order to take the
Oath as prescribed by Law.
PAUL BERrHELOT.
Shorthand Tax Collest0r.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
FOR kEVT.

000 or more acres rice land. Will
AVV furnish seed and water 10 sat
isfactory parties.
sROBERT J. PERKINS,,
612 Henuen Building.
New Orleans.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
S. c.. Rhode
Island Reds
The Big Winter
Laying Strains

Ny stock is bred from Texas and
Louisiana winners. II shape. color. size.
quality OF carcas and the very best lay
ing qualities. especially in winter. suit
you, my Reds are what You want. Right
breeding and care make my eggs hatch
and chicks grow like weeds.
Eggs, Special Matings. 81 and $3 per l5.
Utility Stock 81 so per Is.
j. r. GAUNT, JK.
Becnel, Louisiana.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25
TINE TABLE.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
EDGARD STATION.

TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
EDGARD STATION.
tFoRMERLY ST. JOHN
Passenger trains going East.
No. 5s Cannon Ball ......................6.55 A. NJ
No. 81. New Orleans Msil............s.l5 r.
No. Sc. Accommodation. IL A. M
No 90. Merry Widow "......... .....5.40 P. n
Passenger Trains going West.
No. 81. Texas r. d
No. 53, Texas Express--..............ll.O A. III
M. 55. Accommodation........ +. M
!. No. SO. Merry Widow w"...............s5e A. NJ
The Leger and Lorio transfer meets all
tr iins, excepting Nos, 81, So So and % unless
OF aerwise notified.
YAZoo AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILWAY.
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going South
No. 33 Baton RougeAccommodationS A. NJ.
No. u. vicksburg Express-..... ....4. Is P. n.
Passenger trains going North
No. %. Vicksbarx Expres,...... .....s-2a A. NJ.
no. "a. Baton Rouge Accommodations 80 p. NJ.
YIN. v. MOTOR CAR.
DAILY
q ing South, leaves at.................542 T. NJ.
'' North. " "......-........-..s.lo a. ID.
FRISCO RAILWAY.
,iJJlsiAAA RAILWAY AND NatIaAItsa G0apAHrs TRACK
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going East tStop on signai)
No. ..............7.lsP p. M.
No. ............................5.5A
Passenger trains going West.
M ....... ....7.35 A. M.
No. 3.......... "a.
The Montz transferneets these trains daily.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25

Mr.. s. r. Weber. cashier Of the aBig
store,' at GaryviIle, was here on Tues
day.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-02-25

Entered as second-class matter No
ye-nber 9Th 1899, at the Post-Ottice
at Edgard, La, under the Act of
March 8, 1879.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-10
Is ENTHUSED
HANNIBAL FANS
Justice Receives Letter in Which i,
is Stated That $4,000 Attend
ance is Goal.

Hannibal has finally awakened to its
position in the Central Association.
President NJ. E. Justice received a
letter from the baseball association
there which shows that the organiza-
ton is overflowing with enthusiasm.
The writer says that 10000 is Han
nibal attendance goal during the
coming season and that large dele
cation will be sent to the January
meeting here.
A letter was also received from
Muscatine stating that that city would
be well represented at the league
meeting.
The Three-Eye league is looking to
the Central Association for pointers
on schedule matters. A year Or two
ago the higher organization decided
that the Central Associations plan of
playing the two games Of a holiday
in the afternoon instead of one in
the morning and one in the afternoon
was a good one and promptly adopted
it. Now the league takes kindly to
the plan of playing double header
On the first Sunday OF the playing
schedule plan thought out by Cen.
trail magnates last season. 1t will
likely be adopted by the Three-Eyes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-10
I'M PLAYER
SOLD BY CUBS
Arthur [. sewelI, Catcher, Secured
From Lincoln, viii go to
Louisville.

CHICAGO. H., Jan. 10. President
Murphy Of the Chicago Cubs announc-
ed today that he had sold Catcher
Arthur /. seweil of the Lincoln
team of the Illinoi missouri league to
Louisville, in the American Associa.
ton. The Cub magnate declared he
was forced to dispose of sewell in
order to make room for Vic Willis.
The clubs are permitted to carry
only thirty-five players on the spring
training trip, AM, IS Willis forced
the Cubs list above the limit, enc had
TO be dropped. AS President Murphy
has three good catchers in Killing,
Archer and Needham, there was little
chance for Sewell to gain place.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-10
TWIRLERS WILL
BE SENT SOUTH
Griffith of Cincinnati Has Arranged
for Early Training of Mem
bers of staff.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 10.-Man-
ager Clark Griffith of the Cincinnati
ginger men announces that he will
send his twir.ers and backstops to
Hot Springs on March /, and that
these men will ave eleven days the
start of the others, in order to get
ready for the coming season. He Will
work there with his several pitchers
and three backstops for almost two
weeks, when the remaining members
of the Reds will go south.
Several exhibition games, which
have been planned for Cincinnati for
the spring season, will make their
stay at Hot Springs rather short,
though they will have several games
there with the st. Louis Browns
Griffith says he is satisfied with the
makeup of his team, and that unless
something unforeseen happens the
men he has now will work throughout
next season.
The men upon whom most of the
responsibility for games rests are
McQuillen, Moren and Fromme. Suggs
and Gaspar both write that they are
feeling in the best of spirits. and
forecast great season, both for them
and their teammates.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-10
HOW Dam WILL
AFFECT QUINCY
City i. Largest Within 40 Mile Ra-
dius Of the Project and Ex-
poets to Renssst
Therefrom
STORY IN ToDAY's WING
One Profuse With illustrations APP
peared In Which Hamilton is
Given a Big Lot of
Boosting.
STORY IN ToDAY's WING

There appears in today's issue Of the
Quincy Wing, under the caption Ham
ilton, Optimistic City. Sees Great
Future Ahead, quite lengthy article
about the Keokuk and Hamilton dam
with profuse illustrations. The ar
ticle devotes itself almost exclusively
10 Hamilton and paints a glowing word
picture of the towns future The
article begins on the first page at the
top of which is a seven column cut OF
the dam as it win appear when com
pleted There is also on the first
page map of Hancock county and
counties contiguous which expect to
reap benefits from the dam AS to
Quincy's interest in the dam, the
writer says:
It will be long time before Keo-
kuk and Hamilton. even with rapid
growth and swiftly multiplying factor
les can use more than forty to fifty
thousand horse power of the two hun
bred thousand that can be supplied by
the Rehabilitation project.
Within a radius of forty miles of
the dam site are twenty towns of
total population of about $4,000, and
scores of other points where the pow
er may be available in time. Among
these communities Quincy is the most
populous- It is believed to be on the
direct, route of the contemplated pow
er conduit which is to supply annually
/ $4,000 horse power to public utilities
companies in st. Louis, for which con-
tracts already have been signed.
Rights of way for the conduit are
now being obtained.
Quincy's advantage as the largest
city within 40 mile radius from the
dam is plain. Power can be delivered
here cheaper than at St. Louis, which
/ is $50 miles distant, and Chicago,
1 which is 225 miles distant. and engin-
GERS say that cheaper power than pro
duced by fuel can be delivered at a
/ good profit to even those distant
points
/ Hugh L. Cooper, chief engineer OF
| the dam, and in charge of the entire
enterprise, has accepted an invitation
a =
to visit Quincy and address the bust
ness men week hence.
/ Already there is talk of extending
/ the Hamilton Warsaw interurban to
Quincy as speedily as the cheaper
power can be obtained This improve
ment in transportation facilities in the
/ district affected may be fastened in
view of the now successful progress
of the power enterprise.
i Not only Quincy, but the entire sec
ton of country contiguous to this city
as shown by the above map, i inter
ested in the present work of harness
ing the mighty power of the Mississip
pi for the development of the com
mercial welfare of this portion of thu
Mississippi valley.