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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
JOHN l.. ROBINSON
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Florence Given Clean Bill of Health. Play Given at Normal-General
 Gordon Orator

Florence April .-(Special.)-The fu- neral services of John l.. Robinson, who committed suicide under most distress ing circumstances Friday at Arkdell, In this county, took place this afternoon. MT. Robinson had been in poor health for a long time, and was exceedingly despond- ent. He went out alone in the yard, took a shotgun with him and killed himself. He was a man of considerable means and was universally respected. He leaves a wife, son and married daughter.
 The city health officer gives Florence a clean bill of health today. The last case of smallpox has been dismissed, and no other case of malignant type has appeared. The general health of the city has never been better than it is now. The sanitary officers have issued orders for general cleaning up day.
 The Athletic association of the Normal college gavess charming little drama last evening which was well attended. All the tarticpants performed their respec- to their instructors. Quite nice sum was realized for the, association.
 Gen. James Gordon of Okolona, Miss. will be the guest of honor for the United Daughters of the Confederacy on May 3, at which time he will deliver the an- nual memorial address and the graves of the Confederate heroes will be cov- cred with wreaths of immortals. The daughters Of the Tri-Cities are invited to meet with this chapter at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
Republican Meeting

In accordance with called issued by Joseph o. Thompson, signed by N. l.. Steel, as secretary of the state repub- lican executive committee. a mass meet ing of the republicans of Cullman county has been called to meet at the Esther opera house in this city May 4 and at which time delegates will be elected to attend the state republican convention which meets in the city of Birmingham on May Il. Other business will come be- fore the meeting of much importance to the party in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
FIRST SHIPMENT OF
 PULLMAN BERRIES Crate Brought $4 and Ex-
 pressed to Decatur BIG CROP EXPECTED Farmers Have. Again Been Delayed by
Farmers Have. Again Been Delayed by Rain-Republicans Meet Satur- day in Cullman-Brick Build
 ing to Be Erected

Cullnan, April 27.-(Special)- )-The first crate of strawberries of the season was picked and brought to Cullman yesterday. which marks the beginning of the ship ping season which promises to be the
 largest in the history of the county The berries brought to town yesterday were grown and sold by J. Kellar, promi- nent German truck farmer living short distance from Cullman, and the first crato was purchased by the American Truck ers' association, of which H. M. Wander
 butte is president and manager. MT. vanderputte paid $4 for the crate and it was shipped to F. II. Pointer & Co, at Decatur.
 MT. vanderputte said yesterday that 1t
 would possibly be ten days before any shipments in car lots would be made, but
 berries would begin to come in with the first of next week. and would be shipped
 by express. Everything is now In readi- ness for the handling of the large crop
 this season, and both shipping associa- tions. the German Farmers and the American Truckers associations will be
 kept busy for the next 40 days loading anu Slllppl1S DtiiltS III Noi iONSs
 Rain Delays Farmers
 | The farmers have again been stopped | from their work by rain. During the past | few days the farmers have been taking
 advantage of the pretty weather and
 much work has been done and much of the ground that had never been touched | this season has bee1&put into condition for planting. A heavy rain fell here this
 morning. continuing through the greater part of the day, which will stop work on the farms for several days
 Considerable cotton and corn have been planted here during the past few days, and even with the discouraging conditions which have confronted the farmers in this county In the early part of the spring
 season, the prospects are good for fair crop of both cotton and corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
Roads Almost Impossible

Owing to the continued hard rains this winter, the public roads of this county have become practically impossible. How ever the road commissioners state that if several weeks of sunshine can be had, II. M. Starnes, the superintendent of teams for the southern judicial division of the county, will have them in fine shape again, as MT Starnes is practical road man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

Miss Lola Miller was carried to the South Highlands infirmary today, where she will undergo an operation for appen- dicitis.
 pr. R. A. Martin received his new 1t horsepower 1912 model Maxwell car yes terday afternoon from C. S. Weaver agent for the Maxwell cars at Talladega
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-09-19

final RlBUll EROR(
eisre Y eeei tthur ana spouss Ena||
Ehsir LIyss sscsuss II Grlst
~ Over Dest. II MIRO u


Toxic. sspt. eneral Gcunti
1daresuke Nogi, supreme MI litary couns
sillor Of tho empire, and his wife. theI
Countess lyogt, comm ted suicide IN
accordance with the ancient Japanesel
custom - q fnal tribute to their de:
parted emperor and friend ]. Mutsu'
hito
The death by their own hands of
the famous general and his wife was
40 dramatic as &c was sad;
The general out hts throat with q
short sword and the countess com.
mitted harikari
Following the Samurai custom the
couple had carefully prepared their
plans for killing tthelnse Ives and timed
them 10 that they would be coincident
with the departure forever from Toxic
of the dead emperor
5ssSs General Nogi and the ce untess had
attended the funeral Services OF Nut
suhito at the palace here and 1t was
expected that they would proceed toll
Aoyanna with the cortegN. Instead,
however, at the conclusion Of the cere-
mony at the palace they withdrew to
their modest home In A kasaka, q sub.
Nrb OF Toxic, and there began their
final preparations for death
hose who knew General Nogf we'll
declared that his caImness IN killing
himself was the kind OF stoicism he
always had displayed, no matter what
crisis faced him. They instanced the
famous charge 81 the sJapa nese up goa
Meter hill during the RussosJ apanese
war, when as commander Of the Japa-
nese third army Nogi saw tile, Rus
slams NOW down his forces In hun,
dreds, among them two of his own
sons, and yet quietly and fearlessly
continued the battle ta king the hill
sind eventually being handed the sur:
render Of Lieutenant General stoessel
! ut Port Arthur.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-09-19
MISSING QUINN CAPTURED


New FORK Officers Nab Gyp the Blood
and Lefty Louie.
New York Sept, 4 the Blood
and Lefty Louie the missing gunner
Indicted as two OF the actual sslayers
Sof Herman Rosenthals the gambler
were found BY the police living with
their wives in 4 nat III the Browns
vile section OF Brood lyn They were
arrested by Deputy Police Commis-
sioner Dougherty and q SQUAD of de-
3teetiyes. who brought them to police
head uarters and locked them
he two men had been occupying
the fat since Aug. Is and were alone
until last Taiesd ays when they we're
Joined BY their wives through whom
clues TO their whereabo bouts were obs
tanned by the poll Ice. u
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-09-19
VIII Yon b ! = loosier bIember!


YosI nave seen ~ he aboy picture how many nilss
of steps ths fioosi 81 yes ycu. Think 81 having
your work tablet pant Your itchen Scup.
ho combined la one spot. Your salt at your
ngers tins and dshss at arn,,s length
Your spices, hour and under your hand rink
of tie sof needless steps the Hooaer Cab
Sinet would save yoli Wing hing center
ed Am one spot.
20 you wonder that thousands IN women ali over
erica are clamorias for this labor say
ang Hooser Cabinet "a he Se1narkatl club
terms ot .oss week % YOU wonder that our a-
4 iotmsnt ia limited sto i paltry Is cabinets?
S No cabinet ntbe world equals tic Hoos -the
cabinet endorsed by the Saturday Evening POST
dies Home Journal Good Housekeeping, ard the
III Gus ands of Domestic Science SCHOOLS
eabinet on which the price II rigid fixed by the
to Give yo, the benefit o. the low cost
M Inanuf and livery to vol Immediately
for 81 But hurry! Don't delay! Join now and
3 be- glad the rest of your II
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-09-19
Now Is More Watertown W omen
Will viii Have foderu Kiiichens

Will Will Have hodern Kitchens
Watertown fast becomi1g q Model n itss
chens. Scarcely a block but has house with
( Hoagier Cabinet IS
Save steps, Ton have 4 model kitchen complete
with TIE Hoosier Cabinet its comp
saves YOU time labor and by saving steps
You BIT down To- work az your cabinet You set
through auckly being tired! The Hoosier
lasts lifetime. Built III bah! Finished to endpre
long, hard use. The helper you need and want I
: has no equal
Model dtehens the exclamat ton 81 an
4 perienced housekeeper The moment size saw thu
Il Iioosier inE Il friends kitchea
wouIdn't trade mine for hundred dollars ss
3 says another enthusiastic owner a.
Silent Is rites; anoth sS5s
Praises where are endless 500, 900 swonAen
already use Hoosier abinets every d. ,d the
demand seems consta ntly great
r tink how quick III this oltnatn lily handful
of rs Iooser abnets n be selected for
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Editor of New Orleans Bee
Expires Suddenly in Chair.

Mr.. Armand Capdevielle, the
talented editor of the Bee, IA
beille," the Oldest newspaper
published in New Orleans, died
suddenly while in the actof writ
ing a letter, at his office, on Sun
day.
In his death the city and state
have suffered a distinct loss as
well as the profession to which
he devoted his energies. Mr.. Cap
devielle was a journalist OF the
old school. Brave and courageous
he extended to all the courtesy
which he expected and some
times exacted. Our sympathies
to the bereaved family.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03

Mrs. o. Oubre is spending few days
with relatives and friends in New Or
aeans.
Mr.. J. v. Dupuy. who owns and
operates the popular Dupuy Cate. ct
Gsryyille, visited the Courthouse on
Thursday.
Misses Annette and Noemie Jones'
have returned from pleasant soJonrn
to Terrebonne parish.
Popular Jack Herbert. Jr., OF New
Orleans, was here duling the week book
ing orders for his firm. Jack was can
didate for the Legislature, IN his ward
brt failed OF nomination by very feV
votes.
Mr.. A. E. Jones. manager OF Graug
nard Bros, store, in st. James parish
was visitor here on Wednesday.
Miss Olympic Tircuit has returned Z
her home in New Orleans. after shor
etsy with relatives.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Ilichel Withdraus
And Hall Now Nominee.

The election is over, Mr.. John i.
Michel having decided to abandon
the fight for the Governorship.
We are disappointed, Of course,
having made the best fight pos
sible. but we now intend to do our
utmost to make the admins stration
of Judge Hail a success.
A majority Of the electorate OF
the State of Louisiana expressed
q preference for Judge Hall and
the Meschacebe bows to the will
Of the majority. A new political
era is at hand and conformity to
Its principles and policies will
bring about many reforms.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Marriage Announced.

The Meschacebe has been ho-
nored with invitations to attend
the marriages of Miss Victoria
Cassagne to Mr.. Denis Madere
and of Miss Nemeia Cassagne
to Mr.. Andre Delaneuville, allof
Reserve, the ceremonies to take
place at the st. Peters Catholic
Church, ON Thursday, February
8, 1912.
We extend to the happy young
couples our best wishes for un-
alloyed happiness, long life and
prosperity.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03

3rd Ward:
Al. Lacaze, One Hundred and
Forty One FL
G. GaiIot, One Hundred and
Forty One l4l
5th Ward:
Jos. LeBrun, Forty Six 40
p. E Edrington, Forty Three 43
9th Ward:
Emile Picou, Ninety 9O
J. V. Dupuy. Fifty Seven o.
On motion of Judge p. E. Ed-ington,
seconded by Mr. Geo. H. rassin the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas the Fourth Ward tickets
were misprinted on account O. omission
of names etc, that there was no eiec.
ton for candidates for Justice of the
Peace, Constable and members of the
Parish Democratic Executive Com
mittee for said ward, and whereas
the name OF Mr.. A. Lasseigne, candi-
date as member at large by the ocmmit-
tee was also omitted on said ward
tickets, and on all the other ward
tickets,
BE it resolved, that a second demo-
cratic primary election be held in the
fourth ward on the 9th. day of Feb
ruary 1912 for the above named ward
officers.
On motion of Judge Edrington,
seconded by Mr.. Lacaze and carried
the secretary was instructed to send te
the Secretary of the State, the result ol
the Primary Election held on the 23rd
day of January, 1912.
On motion duly seconded and carried
the committee adjourned subject to
call of the Chairman.
J. j. RENE,
II Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Dance will Take Place ;
Tonight at Edgard School.

The euchre and dance an
nounced for Saturday last, at the
Edgard School Hall will take
place tonight and a large atten-
dance is expected. The Euchre,
which will be in the Edgard High
School auditorium, will start
promptly at eight O'Clock. I'M
mediately following this there
will be a dance. Refreshments
will be served. Come one, come
all and help a good cause along!
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Evergreen Progressive League
Announces Progressive Dance

The public is invited to attend
a Tacky Dance given by the
Evergreen Progressive league,
Saturday, February 10, at the
Evergreen School Hall. Delight
full music has been engaged for
the occasion, Dancing starts at
8 o'clock.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03

If you have anything on the
farm you wish to sell or ex-
change, write or call at the office
of the Meschacebe.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Have Seeds Tested
Free Of Charge.

A seed Testing Laboratory has been
established bv the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture with co-opera.
ton Of the Agricultural Experiment
Station of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge.
tor the use OF the progressive farmers
and seedsmen OF the South.
The Purpose Of This Laboratory is to
furnish Information to farmers and seeds
men az to the quality of commercial
agricultural seeds. In the past, che farm
or has had no accurate means OF deter
mining the percent Of seed that would
rerminate and their purity from mixture
with foreign seed. This laboratory, how
ever, enables the prospective buyer to
obtain samples Of seed from the seeds
man or grower and have them tested be-
fore purchasing.
The Importance OF This work can
hardly be overestimated.
One Of the essential features OF profitable
crop production is the use OF good seed.
The farmer in Louisiana has often sui
cred inadequate returns and no doubt,
in some instances. complete crop failure
owing to the use of seed OF inferior
grade. Not only that, farm seeds often
contain noxious weed seeds which, II
sown, win require time and money to
eradicate. These resulting weeds may IN
some cases effect permanent injury to
the farm.
The Laboratory is wen equipped tor
rapid and accurate test as to purity and
termination. A purity test can be made
and report returned almost Immediately
A termination test requires three day.
or longer, depending upon the vitality O
Iseed tested.
| To Secure Sample takes three or fou
tablespoonfuls OF clover or grass seed o
| ten or twelve tablespoonfuls Of large
seeds. This sample must represent accu
rately the bulk from which it is taken
Ito obtain representative sample, hand
fuls OF seed should be taken at random
from the top, middle and bottom OF tn
sack and, after thoroughly mixing thes
handfuls, take the samples Tor testing
Send The Sample Distinctly Addresse
/ to theBranch Seed Laboratory Agricultr
raj Experiment Station. Baton Rouge, I
Your Own Address should be dlstanc'
llly written on each package.
/ | Samples can generally be sent MOI
: economically by mail.
4 A Letter Should Accompany ID
Sample, stating whether the sample
to be tested for purity, Tor germinatic
Tor for both. If more than one sample
Isent ct the same time. distinguishir
marks, euch as number or trade nam
:. should be upon them 90 that reports "
!. be associated with the right sample
Not More Than Five Tests for purl
:. win be made for any one firm cr
J: dividual in anyone calendar month.
= Not more than Ten Tests for germin
:: ton win be made Tor any one firm Or
d dividual IN any one calendar month.
81 Farmers and seedsmen alike are urg
it / 10 make the fullest use of this laboraf0
n and endeavor to raise the standard
seed used on Louisiana farms. This
boratory is established and maintain
Tor the purpose Of furnishing inforn
10 ition as 10 the quality Of agricultu
&c seed w. r. DODSON,
Collaboration in Char
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03

If you have any furniture you
wish to sell or exchange, call at
the office of the Meschacebe.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
How's This (?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure, F. J. CHENEY Il TO-.
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, AMI believe him
perfectly honorable in all business traasac-
tions, financially able to carry out any Obliga-
tions made BY his firm. WALDING, KIN
NAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrah Cure Is taken lnternally.
acting direct y uron the blood ami m,'rod'
surfaces u the system Testimonials sent fiee-
Price. 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Ike Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr. Walter Oubre, Of Edgard,
who is attending public school IN
New Orleans was promated to the
tenth grade this week. Mr.. Oubre
was a bright scholar at the
Edgard school and we are glad to
hear of his success.
The Police Jury and Board OF
School Directors met in regular
session, on Thursday, both bodies
transacting important business.
The official proceedings will ap-
pear in the next issue OF the
Meschacebe.
Much work has been accomplish
ed in repairing the public roads in
this parish, and with few excep-
tions. the highways are in far
condition. The State authorities
will soon begin road-building in
the Sixth Ward.
q y =
Mr.. Ferdinand Joseph, of Ed
gard, who is a member OF the l..
S. u. faculty, at Baton Rouge, IS
visiting relatives and friends here.
a 4
Mr.. Ernest Hotard has assumed
the duties Of overseer OF the Terre
Haute plantation, OF Messrs.
Graunard & Reynaud.
Mr.. Hotard assisted his father
several years on the Gold Mine
plantation and mas resigned his
position on the Ellington to re-
turn to St John.
Plans and specifications for the
building of the new Hall of John.
| son Camp, No. 494, Woodmen OF
| the World. are now in the hands
[of Mr.. Sylvere Fabre, our loca
architect. The building will soon
rise over a lot of ground gener'
ously donated by Messrs. Care
} Graugnaul & Company, neal
Johnson Station, on the Carrol
plantation.
: Mr.. Chas. J. Tassin. of New
: Orleans, was at the Courthouse
on Wednesday, engaged in audit
y ing the parish accounts. The re
Q port submitted by Mr.. Tassin, TO
4 the months of October. Novembe
' and December, 1911, shows tina
! all Cash receipts and disburse
: ments were properly accounte'
|. for. there being a balance in tn
v Bank of st. John, of $37, 558.N.
i = 3 =
: Ifyou have anything in you
= home you wish to sell or eS
change, write or call at the offic
4 of the Meschacebe.
statesmen WANTED I
II look after our interest in st. Joh
t. Baptist and adjacent parishes
4 Salary or Commission.
=, Address The HARVEY On Co
Cleveland, @.
4 r. 4
Zone reliable salesman to sc
'e Carrara House, Barn and BIZ
q Paints, twenty-five years q
y :. standard of quality. Salary
:, : commission. Sample outfit fre
= THE CARRARA PAINT CO..
8 CLEVELAND, OHIO.
By
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03

5 or 6 doses 1865" will cure
any case of Chill and Fever
Price, Csc.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
Pay YOs1s. Licenses.

Merchants and other persons liable to
license are hereby notified that licenses foH
1912 are now due. The State license should
be paid before the first day of March, 1912,
and the Parish license in the same limit
of time. If not paid at or before the afore-
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 person subject to license
must come to this Office in order to take the
Oath as prescribed by Law.
PAUL BERTHELOT,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
SALESMAN WANTED-to

ook after our inserest in st.
John Baptist and adjacent Par
ishes. Salary or Commission.
Address LINCOLN OIL Co.,
Cleveland, 0.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-02-03
STATE TICKET.

J. B. Aswell, Fifteen 10
L. E. Hall, One Hundred and t
forty seven, i4f {
John r. Michel, Three Hundred
and seventy eight $40
For Lieut.. Governor
Thos. c. Barrett, Three Hundred
and seventy 3fO
Henry L. Gueydan, One Hun
dred and forty eight l4o
For Secretary of State:
Alvin E. Hebert, Two Hundred
and Twenty Three 223
A. VilIeret, Two Hundred and
Eighty-One 2sl
For State Auditor
Paul Capdevielle, Three Hundred
and Sixty Two 362
o. B. Steele, One Hundred and
Twenty Nine l2s
For State Treasurer
Braxter s. Braxwell. One Hun
dred and Nine lu9
Ledoux e. Smith. Three Hun
dred and Sixty -Four 364
For Attorney General
Robert O'Connor. Eighty Three 80
Ruff1n G. Pleasant, Three Hun
dred and Eighty Four 3S4
For Register OF Land Office
| Fred j. Grace, Four Hundred
and Twenty Five 40
Chas. P. johnson, Seventy Three 73
l
For Commissioners of Agriculture
and immigration
| E. o. Bruner, Two Hundred and
Ninety Seven 297
| B. N. Marston, Thirty Nine, ~
Wm. Polk, One Hundred and
Twenty Eight l2o
For United States Senate 1918:
Murphy j. Foster, Three Hun
dred and Eighty Four 3S4
Jos. E. Ransden, One Hundred
and Twenty Two l22
For United States Senate 1915 Term;
Robert F. Broussard, One Hun
; dred and Eighty One l8l
AZ. Pujo. Ten 10
r j. Y. Sanders, Three Hundred
. and thirty -Four oo4
For delegates at large State Central
, Committee
Il E. P. Brady, One Hundred and
Seventy One III
j. T.V. Breaux. M. D., Sixty-Five 65
! Junius GarEck, Three Hundred
! and Four 5O4
L. II. Marrero, Jr., Three Hun.
. dred and Seventeen BIT
: Edward Nulty, Forty Five 10
]. L. Peytavin, One Hundred and
Thirteen 11a
, Phillip Werlein, Three Hundred
= and Sixty $50
L For delegate State Central Commit.
= tee Parnh Member
Paul Berthelot, Three Hundred
n and Eighty Seven 5S1
J PARISH TICKET.
!. 3rd. Ward:-Police Juror:
ID Adam Shexnaydre, Eighty-Six 81
J. P. G. Songy, Fifty Three 81
"a Justice Of the Peace:
t. Denis Dufresne, Sixty Four 6
P.J. Ganier, Seventy Four z
st Constable:
George Gaudet. Seventy z
he JET M6ricq. Seventy One
is 9Th Ward:-Justice OF the Peace:
,n g. A. Blythe, Twenty Eight 2
is E. A. Picou, Sixty Nine 6
,g MEMBERS PARISH DEMOCRAT
M COMMITTEE at large:
ss. Paul Berthelot. Four Hundred
ty and Twelve Al
n. VIM. J.. Hart, Four Hundred and
Five A
H. George 81. Tassin, Four Hundred
IN and Five a
Eugene Dumez, Four Hundred
ed and Four A
,ry LIST Ward:
Of D. O. Lousteau. One Hundred
la. and Two i
led J. :. Pancaire, One Hundred and
na- Two i
raj End Ward:
Emile Laurent. Forty Four
ge A. Dugas. Forty Sir