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The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
river bulletin:

river bulletin:
 "The flood situation in the Ohio and Mississippi rivers continues as previously indicated and no additional forecasts have been issued except for the Evansville. Ind, district where there will be another rise of l5 or ? feet in four CT five days from the flood wave now Il the Cincinnati dis
 rict Stages Friday were as follows:
 Cincinnati. 52.0; Louisville. 2t.4. Evansville. f19; Mount Vernon, 4S4; Cairo, 5s9: New Madrid. 440; Mem phis, 446: Helena 51e: Arkansas City, 524; Greenvile, le.S; vicks-I burg. 4s0; Natchez, 46f; Baton Rouge~ 83.Si Donaldsonyille PCT; New orleans. Ill; Keokuk, IFS; Kansas City. 222; St. Louis. 3oS Nashville. 45.4. Little Rock. 200
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Cairo Is Safe Now.

Cairo, H., April 5.-- Cairo, snrround- ed for two days by water, remained dry tonight and is believed to be safe from the flood The leyees stood firm and the men patrolling them reported there was no sign of weak spots. The river tonight again reached the stage of 53.9 feet and it is expected to remain at this stage for several days. The breaking of the government levee at Hickman, Ky, win relieve the strain on the levees at Cairo and other points north Of Hickman.
 The scene in the drainage district, immediately north of Cairo. E dis tressing. Houses which were partly submerged yesterday were torn from their foundations today, and tonight are on their sides. or upside down. Asbig church building ls on it's side. Factories are submerged to their roofs and in some places are entirely covered.
 The city is entirely cut off from direct railroad connection Many per sons went on tugs to Mound City and from there boarded trains
 Government Flood Warning. Washington April 5 The weather bureau tonight Issued ihis specla
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06

Mrs. Frances Glnter, IS years old, a patron. and then killed himself in his tailoring establishment on Milwaukee avenue
 Striker was 50 years old and had been employed by Fishman. Mrs. Ginter who entered the store with her daughter. Martha. 20 years old. to get dress. was wounded in tAe. knee. Her condition Is not serious
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06

proved by President Taft. Charges filed against the officer alleged drunkenness, tying members of his command to stakes without food or water tying one man to a tree on the edge of a stream so the soldier was compelled to stand with one foot in water. and number of others, in. cluding that be struck, a kicked and struck with the handle of a whip some of his fellow scouts.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
DELAYED WESTERN MAILS.

San Francisco. April 5.-The first through eastern mail to arrive here in several days, having been delayed by the Missouri and Mississippi val ley floods. came today on a special train More than $50 tons of mail
 including 400 pouches of British mail for New Zealand, was rushed across the bay and distributed in record
 time to waiting trains and steamers.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
MINERS STILL INACTIVE.

Philadelphia, April 5-Tomorrow will mind up a week of ldleness In the anthracite coal fields and during that time no disturbance. directly at tributable to the miners has occur red. The miners are awaiting the re- suit of the conference April 10.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
cRAzED MAN SHOOTS TWO.

Chicago, April 5 Morris Fishman, who Is believed to have become craz- ed because of worry over financial today shot and probably fatally wounded his brother-in-law. AL exander Striker. shot and wounded
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
ARMY OFFICER DISMISSED.

Washington. April 5.-First Lieu tenant Orra L. Houser Philippine scout. has been dismissed from tho service under the recommendation of court martial, which was today ap-
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-06
A SMILE. a slap on the back. a bang of the cash drawer

@A - a bang of the cash drawer, and you're leaving a clothes shop with a suit that doesn't fit you or please you. That's the way some clothiers treat you. Ever had that experience when purchas- ing?
 We're not stonycounenanced when we're waiting you, but no slap-dash methods prevail here. We don't urge or cajoe
 Our clothes are as smartly styled as you could obtain in Fifth Avenue shop. They're good. we guarantee them. Can induce you to visit before you pur- chase your next suit Come. Look us over Feast your eyes on our bright Sin cerity Clothes Built in Chcago-sold by us.
 $500 to $500
 The Sincerity Store
 Kioethe C. Go
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
++.rs+++.ss.s+++.s44+t+*ss4
WANT ITEMS.
Old papers for sale at this off

Old papers for sale at this Off
ce. If.
L0ST-Bank credit book with
owners name on outside, con
tanning $40 bill. Return to this
office and receive reward.
Wanted-TO rent an 100 to 100
acre improved farm for crop rent.
Can give good security and refer
ences. Leave description with
Mexico Message.
For Sale.-10 room dwelling
house. Convenient to the Public
Square. A bargain to somebody
Address Message Office.
For Sale:-Brand new, eight
room residence, barn and other
improvements, together with st
acres, more or less, at a bargain
Or, will sell SO acres without tn,
improvements. For price anC
terms, write or see w. ID. Fon
vile, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
Burns of Girl 5, Prove Fatal.

Fulton, Mo-, Dec. 23.-Adna
May Atkinson, 5-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Akin
son of McCreedie, set fire 10 her
clc2'iNg while playing with
mG.ci.aj and received burns from
the effects of which she died a
few hours later. The physician
attending her said that more than
one-half of the skin surface of the
body had been burned. Hel
mother made a heroic effort tC
smother the flames.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
p. +@+.t*f.a+f-ff4.+.ff+++f.t+fs
FARM AND LIVE STOCK. !

J. H. Turner, of High Hill dis
trict, soft d good $50 pound steer
calf to Chas. Sellers for $50.
W. II. Blythe, of Thompson,
sold JAS. Wade, of Springfield,
Neb., one fine jack at a fancy
price.
Joe Mongler, north of Mexico,
is completing large barn, 5Sx64
lect, which he estimates will cost
I'm 81 500.
ID. ID. Oyer, Of High Hill dis
trict, delivered LOO bushels OF
corn to c. L. Seller at 40c; fine
quality and shucked.
w. A. Wayne at an execution
sale in Mexico last Friday bought
the Victor Wayne 100 acre farm,
southeast of this city, for $40, 400.
Yves Vim, of this county, had
lao hogs this fall and 100 of them
have died of cholera. He puts his
loss at 81 1000. And that s a big
loss, too when you come to think
about it.
Chas. Sellers of High Hill
district, keeps his farm well
stocked, especially with hogs. He
aims to keep about 100 all the
time. He recently bought stock
hogs from the following parties:
Will Freeman ID head, weight
l06 pounds, price 1913 per cwt. !;
b. f. Pulls, I head, weight lbs
pounds, price 800 per cwt. ;
Miller Bros, II head, weight %
lbs, price 1913 per cwt.
In the jefferson City Poultry
Show recently $. n. Evans Of
this city took first premium for
cock and second premium for hen
in the Black Orphington class and
second place for cock in the Sin.
gle Comb Rhode Island Reds. w.
A. Eller, also of this city, in the
Single Comb Leghorn class took
first place for hen and fourth
place for hen in the Ancona
class.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Lewis and Lucille Rice are
spending few days this week
with friends at Mokane.
Rev. Rice recently had a letter
from his sister, Miss Laura Rice,
stating that their father, j. w
Rice, of New Hampton, Harrison
county, Mo-, was threatened witt
appendicitis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. w. W.. Bolts entertained
at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday in
honor of DR.. L. o. Rodes, of
Boulder, Col, and Mrs. Mary
Potts Quick, of Lincoln, Neb,
Other guests were Mrs. Ned
RodeS. DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Rodes
Mrs. Virginia Bolts and Miss
Mary Banks, of Columbia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
MaSOnS Elect.

Hebron Lodge of Masons OF
this city has elected the follow
ing officers:
Worshipful Master, u. l..
Marshall; senior warden, II
f. Haskell; junior warden,
Pearl Nanhorn; treasurer, A.
G. Barnes; secretary. John j,
Steele.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
Missionary Society Elects.

The Young Women's Mis-
sionary Society of the Mexico
Methodist church met with Miss
Emma McPheeters last Thurs
day night An interesting pro-
gram was carried out after
which the following officers
were elected:
President, Miss Nellie Pear
son; Vice presidents; Misses
Hazel Hardine, AliceLieurance.
Aggie White, and Nina Belts;
secretary, Miss Gertrude Fry;
treasurer, Miss lola Beal.
DR., f. L. Blanks and family
are visiting at Pilot Knob, Mo,
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Herbert Morris, son of Sam
Morris of this city, is assisting his
brother-in-law, E. f. Klaas, in
the latter's variety store at Gin
ton, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

James Lynch and wife, south
Of Laddonia, are preparing to
spend some time at Eureka
Springs for the benefit of Mrs.
Lynch s health.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Cave Johnson, attending the
State University, is spending the
holidays with his parents in this
city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
Why You Should Join The Fight

Because one death in every ten
in your locality is caused by
tuberculosis.
Because every seal you buy will
be used to fight consumption in
your community.
Because tuberculosis cannot be
stamped out unless you do your
part.
Red Cross Seals are sold every
where One Cent Each.
The Daughters of the Rcvolu-
ton have charge Of these stamps
in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

The Methodist ladies took in
about $50 at their bazaar held at
Wrens' Pharmacy last Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

George Dean and sister, Miss
Laura Dean, attended the funeral
of a relative at Witt, H., last
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Lottie Cornett, attending
school in st. Louis, is here to
spend the holidays with her
father.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. p. d. wilkins sends the
Message for a year as Christ
has been quite i'll of late.
Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. Carl Brown, of near Van
dalia, is visiting her parents in
this city, DIR. and Mrs. X. R.
Bragg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. +. r. Sanford of this city
is enjoying a visit from her
mother, Mrs. S. F. Howe, of To
lcdo, Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

A friend sends the Message as
a Christmas present for year to
Miss Lizzie KrOencke.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Prof. r. b. Finley and wife and
small child, of Hannibal, are WIS.,
ting Mexico relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Born, on the 23rd inst, to Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Harrison, south
of Benton City, a daughter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Tom Smith, late of Santa he, is
now making his home with his
son, Carl Smith, of this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Ida Rosamond will open a
millinery college in Mexico on
Jan. 5th.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bright, of
Highwood, Mont, are visiting
friends in Mexico and vicinity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Marriage license was issued last
Thursday to Mr.. G. n. Burch and
Mrs. Ella Reading, both of this
county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Flemma Snidow, who is a
teacher in the schools at Hunts
Vile, is visiting Mexico relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Tom Robnett, of New York
City, is spending the holidays
with his mother in this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Flavel McLoney, of st.
Louis, is visiting her parents in
this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

"Splint" Barnett, who is train
ing fine horses at Hollidy, Mo-, is
here to spend Christmas with
relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Jennie Karnes is visiting
her sister in Excelsior Springs,
Mrs. McLain.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Rev. NJ. P. Points at Centralia
gets the Message for year as a
Christmas gift, sent by a friend.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Harrison Brown, attending the
University, is spending the holi-
days with home folks here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. Harry Carnes, of Rush
Hill, is spending the holidays
with relatives in st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Linnie Stuart sends the Mes
sage for a year as a Christmas
gift to relative near Santa Fe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

John Metcalf, of La Junta,
Colo, is visiting Charles Dean,
near Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. E. ID. Vandeventer and
son, William, are spending the
week in st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

There will be no services on the
electric line Sunday, Dec. Goth,
on account of repairs on the car.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Calvin Tilton, attending school
in this city, is visiting at his home
in Grant City, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
Born, on the 10Th inst, to MIR.
and Mrs. G. /. Day, a daughter.

Born, on the 18th inst, to Mr..
and Mrs. Roy b. Jesse, a daugh-
ter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

John b. Graham returned last
week from an outing near San
Antonio, Texas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Delphine Mittelberg of
this city is visiting her sister,
Miss Clara Mittelberg, of Webster
Groves, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

DR.. and Mrs. w. ii. Hickman
are visiting Perry relatives this
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mr.. ID. f. Motley and Miss
Mary L. Caldwell, both of this
county, were granted marriage
license last Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

j. T. Hisey, of Dallas, S. d., is
visiting friends in this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
wabash

Train Leave
No. A, For st. Louis and points
East 1852 am.
No. IA, For st. Louis and points
East 4:17 am.
No. SO, st. Louis Accom-. 7:05 am.
No, 20, st. LouIslSt. Paul Lin
tied 1l:07 am.
No. 2, Colorado-St. Louis Limi-
ted $40 p. m.
No ~, st. Louis Express 6:42 pm.
No. 72* Local Freight i2:09p.m
WEST ROUND.
No, /, For Kansas City. Omaha,
Ottumwa and Des MONIES .l2:O4 Il. m.
No. : For Kansas City and points
west ........., ....... .....2:3O a. III.
No 10, Moberly Accom-. :33 a. M.
No. 3, ST Louis Colorado Limited,
1900 p. m.
No. 8 for Kansas City and St Pau
------------------ -5:08 p. IN
No 81, Moberly Accom-. 1929 p, m,
No. 70 +Local Freight ------ l2:O9p. m
cDaIly Except Sunday
j. d. MCNAMARA
&. p. A, ST. Louis, Mo.
|. NJ. Richards,
Agent Wabash r. r. Co
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Tom Gille, of Butte, Mont, is
here to spend the holidays among
relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Miss Katherine Graham, at
tending Underwood College at
st. Charles, is spending the holi,
days with her parents in this city
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Smith and
daughter, Miss Annette, of
Bonneville, are here to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

DR.. and Mrs. Fred Griffin re
turned last week from a pleasant
visit to relatives and friends ii
and near Jacksonville, Ill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. F. c. Shaw and small
child, of Kansas City, are spend
ing the holidays with the family
of Col. w. d. Fonville in Mexico
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26
Stamp out Consumption

BY buying Red Cross Christ
mas Seals.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

Mrs. Susan Potts is reported
seriously i'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-12-26

T. u. MARSHALL,
Tiki. Agt,, Mexico, No.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13
Vets PETITION Legs.
LATURE TO INCREASE
PENSION.

This meeting, continued from
last meeting held on March 9,
1912, was opened ON April
LIST, 1912 at II o'clock a.
m. A full quorum being present
the following business was pro-
ceeded with:
Captain Samuel Haas, Com
mander IN the Chair.
Resolution offered by Comrade
Charles Hollier. that we recon-
mend the members of the Camp
going to the Macon Reunion to
give the preference to the @. G.
& N. E. Railroad for Transports
ton from Opelousas to New Or
leans, leaving on May 5, 1912, at
$50 a. M, which said resolution
was seconded by Comrade Sam
Peters, passed unanimously.
On motion presented by Major
C. P. Richard and duly seconded,
the following members of the
Camp were appointed to go to
the city of Baton Rouge at the
next session Of the State Legis-
hture to petition that body to in
crease the rate of pension now
being granted to the old veterans
and old widows in necessitous
circumstances. viz: Captain Sam
Haas, Ozeme Fontenot, Major C.
P. Richard. |. II. Cain, Ambrois
Vain, James Bridenthall. Major
I4
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13

Son So, VIM. Gibut So, Frank
Angela So, Chas RobelIor Soc, !.
z. Fancloth !. 80, E. G. McFe-
rem So, G. C. Johnson ST., r. B.
Walling 81. [. M. Marchand s.,
total SIS.
Motion by H. S. Joseph, SCI
onded by C.. w. Stone and car
ried, that the sum of SIS be aD-
propriated by the town as SON
as the SIS shall have been ell
lected and paid into the town
treasury for the work of grading
and improving Gum Street. THIS
fund of $40 to be used as a sIe-
cial fund for the sole purposeof
improving said street. The work
to be done under the supervisor
of the Street Commissioners.
On call of the roll the follow
ing vote was taken.
Yeas: H. S. Joseph, G.. w.
Stone, c.. B. Mcneil. Absent:
E. G. Richard.
1t was moved by II. S. JOSEPH,
duly seconded and carried, that
the board now adjourn.
LESTER j. WILLIAMS, IA. D.,
Mayor
Attest: E. j. LEBLANC, Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13

Arthur Simon, James O. Cha
chere, James Russell, Omer Sa-
want, A. B. Anderson, Alein
Vidrine, R. Boudreau and A. D..
Harmanson.
On motion of Comrade Charles
Hollier, the following delegates
to the Macon Reunion were APP
pointed viz: Captain Sam Haas
and Ambrose Vain and the fol-
lowing alternates, viz: James
Bridenthall and Ozeme Moreau,
the other two delegates Major
Arthur Simon and Major C. P.
Richard having previously been
appointed at the meeting held on
March 9, 1912, together with
Comrades S. Nj. Phillips and
Theodule Deville as alternates.
On motion of Conrade Charles
HELLER, the following members
of the Camp were appointed a
committee to solicit monetary as
sistance to facilitate the old
veterans who are short of means
to attend the Macon Reunion,
viz: Ozame Fontenot, Major
Arthur Simon, S. M. Phillips,
Major G. P. Richard, Ozeme Mo
reau, Jas. O. Chachere, DR..
Theogsne Chachere, /. Fl. Cair
and Milton Bihm.
On motion of Major G.. P.
Richard daily seconded and car.
ried, the same offisers of the
camp were reelected for thu
term of one year from date. with
the exception Of our esteemed
BIRD Lieut.. Commander who or
account of sickness is unable tx
fulfill his duties as such, and oul
lComrade Chas. Hollier is hereby
elected as 5rdi Lieut. ieu Commands
of our Camp and Co4rade vii
Snuff was elected 1st colol
guard.
The chaperon, sponsor ane
maids of honor of the Camp were
duly reelected TO serve for tn,
term OF one year from date.
There being no further bust
ness to be attended to, this meet
ling is therefore adjourned to thu
18th day of the month of April
A. D.. 1912, at IL o'clock a. m
Approved.
Captain Sam Haas, Commander
Chairman.
Major Arthur Simon, Adjutant
Says 4 Han Can't Work and B,
Always Sunny.
H. G. Wells, in his story
Marriage, in the April Ameri
can Magazine says:
1t is only in romantic fiction
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13
Says 4 Nan Can't Work and BE
AIWays Sunny.

H. G. Wells, in his story.
Marriage" in the April Ameri-
can Magazine says:
IT is only in romantic fiction
that a man can work strenuously
to the limit Of his power and
come home to be sweet. sunny
and entertaining"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13

--
work on stress %
Total S58 rs
: CYL.
Bill OF =; j. Leblanc, lierh
ana lax Colieceor IoF moilen u
March, 1917: . RI
10 one HioilIit salals ~
. per cent Tor co1lscMng > -
So9.z5 ooao
Recording two trials zOO
25c, P. @. money order
Star,ns Is
-
To+.r $40 "a
The bill of L. J. Williams,
Mavor. was read. and the Mayor
rat;rinp q. R Mcneil. Mayor
nrn tam presided and upon mo-
fion dnlv seconded was approved
and voucher ordered issued in
navment Of same:
II one month's salary SIS SIS
To Is cypress posts az &C oo
One night letter to Opel ~
ousas, (prociaraaaon) o.
One telephone message
to OpeiousaS tpfocla- -
mation) ~
Special delivery letter to
OpeIousas (proclama- -
tom ~
90
Slo %
The hill of r + WsEden:
Ian 1o-11 for resairing road
'@ machina so 80
Moved 9y =. 2. joseph, sec
onded by ~. .. ID an y ca -
RED, mat the sun o. 21.po =
refunded 70 -. Lea MalIlao g J
aIdiafeefasht over p@ao Iof eaAee "
1911. -
moved oy II =. !.
onded py y. ". oeone en- atu "a 81 =
fled, ehat the sun - 800 - :
set aside OF % Inucl siCL
may pc hecessI1s ~ o-ae
emergency Worh Oh ells 80 IL
on VI NE Town oal'As 1'e
1Ak&A VS&N@A
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13
s9sO.O7 S93o.O7

The following bills were read
and approved and vouchers or
dered issued in full payment of
same:
Bill of Marshall Lud Darnal
fer month of March 1912:
To one months salary S45 90
To one half of fines coll
lected 8 so
Boarding prisoner Is
4 gal gasoline from Paul
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13
Proceedings Board of Aldermen
Town of Melville.
Melville. La. April 2, 1912.

Melville, La, April Z, 1SlA.
Regular meeting of the Board
Of Aldermen Of the Town of
Melville, La, held on the above
date with His Honor, Mayor L.
). Williams, presiding; and the
following members were present:
n. S. Joseph, G. B. Mcneil and
G. w. Stone. Absent: E. G..
Richard.
The minutes of the meeting
held on March 5, 1912, were read
and amended as follows: Mr..
C. w. Stone being excused from
voting when his bill for hard
ware came up for payment.
The report of Marshal Lud
DarnaIl was next read and ap-
proved as follows:
Fined Cost
3-11-12, Ellis Kenner $500 S1.00
3-18-12, Joe Fenner 600
1882, Leila Clobern 100 Loo
1882 Mary Homes ESQ
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13

turned over TO qo0 e
Report of Mr.. John Mangiara-
Gina. Town Treasurer, was read
and approved as follows:
Statement TO April 2, 1912.
Balance due frem M. &F.
bank as per
rendered 3-5-12 1888 W
Reed from tax collector
regular taxes of 1912 70 W
Reed from tax collector
special taxes of 1872 IL 50
Reed from tax collector
sundry account 70
Reed from tax collector
licenses of 1912 - O0
Reed from tax collector
dog taxes of 1912 Is 90
Reed from Marshal fines
collected Il 5O
Interest on balance with
NJ. & F. bank Ia
Vouchers paid Nos. III to
1877 inclusive -$1324 40
Balance in M. & F.
Bank 1916
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-04-13

Total turned turned over to
Treasurer S21.5 SC.
Report of Z. ]. Leblanc, Clerk
and Tax Collector was read and
approved as follows:
Year 1911 -s25 90
Special taxes collected for
wear Year 1911 Il so
snndrv account [ rs
licenses for 1912 Is 90
hoo Taos sold 1912 Is 90
The Coconino sun., 1912-07-19

Cab and gall do not constitute progressiveness. Deeds, not words, are the only trustworthy evidences of a mans progressive. ness. When you hear man pro- claiming his progressiveness from the housetops, run back over his record and ascertain what his performances have been. In nine cases out of ten you will find that his record bellies his hot air pro- fessions. Florence Tribune. Yea, verify is this truth and 1t will be sometime yet before the people thoroughly wake up to the fact, but they will, and then the clac- ker and wood whacker will be out of job. The man of deeds will again stand a chance of being heard.
The Coconino sun., 1912-07-19

Good times and a prosperous city are made by citizens pushing forward with their improvements and paying their debts regardless of the carping few who can always see the blackest clouds on the horizon. The pesimist prepares for the worst and usually gets it; an optirnist is always forging to the front and is prepared to &C., cept opportunity the moment it arrives. Towns, like people,
 move much along the same lines.