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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

You will remember when as "a boy
YOU were proud of those boots
with brass toes. You know how you
felt with them on. Your little tots
today will be just as proud of an
up-to-date shoe. such as is sold by
Marshall. Try 'em.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

the new improved
"Sun" Vacuum Sweeper. Cleans car
pets on floor by suction process.
Specially designed bellows. I'M
portant exclusive features. Spe-
cial inducement; low price; quick
sales; prompt shipments. Agents
making big money. Write today
Sun Manufacturing Company, Co.
lumbus, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS - Either
sex, earn $3.50 per 100. Giving
away free packages. Blum arS'5
Perfumed Laundry Starch. All or
spare time. Dept. B. T. 3422 Lin
coin Avenue, Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

HOT STOVES for cold weather, spe-
cial this week in Loth's Air Blast
Heaters at S1.OO per week. Griffin
Furniture Co. Cash or credit. 10 ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

CHAFING DISHES.-We have an ex-
ira special in copper and nickel at
$500. Finest quality. 1t will give
you pleasure to own one of them.
r. C. Acton & Sons, GO6 King st.
Oct 2. ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03
HELP WANTED.

LADIES-S12.5O weekly making
plain ncckwear home, experience
unnecessary. Mail diire for pattern
instructions. Regal, 542z, West
145th street. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

I WILL continue to operate my dairy
at 12l north Royal street. All milk
sold in bottles.
MRS. ]. C. PULLIN, 16-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE OLD RELIABLE repairing and
cleaning establishment cleans gloves
and cloaks equal to new. Repair
ing ard dyeing q speciality. Drop me
a postal TO call for the work. S.
Flaxman, l27 S. Fairfax. 10 2Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03

Norfolk Oysters fried at Ramme'
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-03
Notice Of Meeting.

Oct. 90 lot.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
Birthday Surprize Party
At Bayou Goula.

Mr.. Maurice Keller, native of
Edgard, who is now stationed at
Bayou Goula, was agreably sur
prised by his many friends, on
Thursday evening, March Ii, the
occasion being his 29th birthday.
Among those present, were
Mrs. Klebert Boudreaux, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alcide Richard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Prejean, and Misses Mag
gle, Leoncia, Ida and EIvina Thi-
bedeaux, Marie and Felicia Ri
chard, Norma Vicknair, Delta
Broussard, Judith Paquer, Ernes-
tine and Leontine Boudreaux.
lula, Crisomie and Clemence
Cambre.
Messrs. Joseph, Claude and
Ophe Thibodeaux, Nelson and
Ivy Prejean, Octave Hymel, Tony
Falcon, Alces Doiron, Augustin
Boudreaux, Sidney LIE Blanc, F.
d. Truxillo, Corbin Vicknair.
Ernest and Sidney Morales, Ed
gard and Vinny Richard, George
Babin, Henry Gonzales and John
ny Vincent.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
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MN|OteY
ckM
EDGARD HIGH SCHOOL.


We all sympathize very sincerely
with our Principal in his deep bereave-
ment. He returned today. after an alb.
senee OF ten days. which time Q spent
at the bedside OF bis mother, w.o died
VI onday.
supt. J. 81. Dupuy was visitor to
our school Monday. He assumed charge
OF MIR. ScallaL's classes, and his report Of
the intelligence OF both grades vas very
pleasing. We al enjoyed having Mr..
Dupuy in ouI midst. and hope that he
shall call again very soon.
Noemie Joues has been quite during
the past week. Her classmates and teach.
ers miss her very much. We all hope
that she via soon be well, and at school
again.
We have joyousiy welcome this
beautiful spring weather. and are going
to take advantage OF the elements very
shortly. and entertain you with Lite
rary Program. The date has not yet
been decided upon but viii be mentioned
later
Little sDideen Stewart has been sick
during the past week. We are glad that
she Is now able to be at school again.
Mr.. Scailan has gotten busy on che
flag pole. and We expect that in few
days our handsome flag shall be swaying
TO amt, in the breezes.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
JOHN L. DRY HIGH SCHOOL.

Inc teachers Of this perish held their
monthly meeting here on Saturday,
March 10Th. under the supervision OF
Superintendent ]. 81. Dupuy. The tea.
chers were met at the depot by recep-
ton committee composed Of the following
ladies and gentleman:- Misses Bertha and
Maria Perilloux, Anna Landry. Octavie
Maurin, Prof W. Nornan, Messrs. j. D.
Dry. 9. f. Montsgut Jr., p. B. st. Mar
tin, p. N. Bossier. II. @. Maurin, O.
Jacobs. A. Milet, p Bossier, A. Perilloux
and Z. Montegut.
fhe Nesting was held in our High
School. The majority Of teaches we're
present but still few were mss ag. The
morning session included the 70 owing
program Opening Song Inward
Christian Soldiers assigning the lessons
by Miss Kate Grosbeck, sThe Teacher
and the School, by Principal j. B. O.
st. Roman; sThe Teachers Spirit To-
wards the Patrons and Others" by Miss
Lillian McCabe. Discussion OF the ele-
mentary course ofstudy by ell members,
question Box.
At noon the teachers and visitors we're
escorted to the homes Of the different
families az FolIowe: Reverend Father
Badeaux and sister, Miss Florence and
Misses Mary Clark and Amanda Council
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. L, Ory.
Miss Jennie Perrin and Mr.. @, Songy
of Edgard, and Mr.. Norman at the home
Of the Misses st. Martin; Miss Hattie
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

The Red Store, conducted by
the Estate of N. F. Pee ,uet, of
Edgard, has announced a special
sale for to-day, tomorrow and
Monday. Articles of daily use are
marked down to the lowest level.
There will be a meeting of the
gentlemen Of st. Peters Church,
on Palm Sunday, after high Mass
toname a committee for the pur-
poses of organizing a Fair after
Easter.
Mr.. Fernand Webre, deputy tax
assessor, of Edgard. has been
calling upon the property owners
of the First, Second and Third
Wards of the parish, listing all
property subject to taxation.
The local Catholic Cemetery has
received some attention lately and
as a result, the eye now rests upon
a green sWard. All rubbish and
dry weeds have been burned or
carted away. Mr.. P. E. Webre is
now the sexton in charge and he
deserves credit for the work all
ready accomplished.
=
Crawfish are being caught in
the bitches, and canals which
drain the farms and plantations.
The crustacean permit us to
enjoy delectable dishes in these
hard times.
q . =
Do not fail to read the card of
Messrs. Leger and Lorio, of Ed
gard, which appears in this issue.
Their stable is centrally located
and they meet all trains at Edgard
Station with a comfortable hack.
Sheriff BertheIot executed an
order of Court, Wednesday, when
he conveyed Noe Montz, of Re
serve, to the State Insane Asylum
at Jackson.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
A New Town.

The persistent efforts of
Messrs. j. E. Chenet and A. M.
Melancon. who acted as IncorpO-
rators, have brought rejoicing in
Lutcher, last week, when news
was received that the village had
been Incorporated into a full
fledged town by proclamation of
Governor Sanders. The village had
the right to boast of possessing a
large saw mill, a prosperous bank,
a catholic church, public and pri-
vate schools, a number of COM
mercial houses, q railroad and
telegraph station, a telephone ex-
change etc, and now it will enjoy
q municipal government with the
benefits to follow, to wit: drain
age, good roads, better streets,
side walks, night lights, fire and
police protection and other needed
Improvements.
The officers Of the new town
will be Messrs. Emile Meter.
Mayor. A. M. Melancon, Marshal,
Leonce Bourgeois, clerk; with J.
3. Chenet, formerly of this
parish) Alosius Bourgeois, Pas
calls Pollet, P. ]. Aorta and &.
P. Nolile as aldermen.
Mr.. j. 3. Chenet, vt this parish
was the legal adviser and attorney
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
LEG. R&LORIO
LIVERY STABLE
Edgard La.
BUGGIES TO HIRE,
TO EDGARD STATION.
ELECTION NOTICE.
Courthouse, Parish of St. John the Baptist,
March 10th, 1912.

Courthouse, Parish of st. John the Baptist
March 10th, 1912
Be it known, that at meeting of the Ba. I'd
of Supervisors of Election of the parish of st.
John the Baptist, held this day, the following
Commissioners and Clerks of Election were
appointed 10 serve as such. at the general elee-
ton to be held in the parish of st. John the
Baptist ON the 10th day of April. 1912. for tho
election ofall State, Senatorial, Parochial, ets.
candidates to be vote for on said daie .lc.s
cording to the proclamation of his excellency
Jared Young Sanders, governor of the State
of Louisiana, ordering said election to be h, Id
throughout the parish
1st Ward, Poll at Paul Berthalots' Store
Chas. i. Stewart, Democratic Commissioner
Fergus Gendron,
z. Ramire Becnel, Republican :"
Emilien Laudumiey, Clerk.
End Ward, Poll at Courthouse.
a: a B. Jones, Democratic Commissioner.
Henry ]. Waguespack, Repub.
Fernand Webre, Clerk.
3rd Ward. Poll at Alovor Grsnier.
Henry Granier, Democratic Commissioner.
Whitney Schexneydre, Rep.
J. E. Refine. Clerk.
4th Ward. Poll at St. Martin schoolhouse.
3. >. Bethancourt Democratic Commissioner.
Edmond Alexandra :.
Fernand Montegut, Republican I"
John Refine, Clerk.
5,h Ward, Poll at p. Rene Montz' Hall.
z. Y. vicknair, Demoei attic Commissioner.
II. Bodin. Republican
Olivier Edrington. Clerk.
9Th Ward, Poll at 9th Justices Court.
Geo. st; Martin. Democratic Commissioner.
snhisla alina.a p gray, rHsnr p.n.,,;,.
Polls will be oDened fron, a o,c,nck 4 hr IN
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
GARYvILLE SCHOOL.

A fence has been built at the rear OF
the schoolhouse separating the school
grounds from the tenants yards.
Tho Garyyille School Society rem
dered the following program.
Friday, March Is, 1912.
] Song "Old Oaken Bucket' by all.
2 Story "Ihe Bravery ofan Eggsheli"
by Theresa Lambert.
d Recitation why Betty Didn't
Laugh" by Nela Pedaux.
Z Music Midnight Fire Alarm by
Emily Peaiuet.
8 Parliamentary law drill by Crich-
ton Cox.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

Gertrude Badt aux. Auth Maurin, of
keserve, Anna Landry. OF Sellers. Mr..
j.. B. . ST. Ro'nain, Of Reserve, were
the guests If 6ssr. and Mrs. II. C.. Maurin
and Sister Miss C.. Maurin.
The afternoon session included the
Following Psaaarh. !: Song by the John
l.. Dry Glee Club; Teachers as warriors
u N the Health Crusade by DIR. Montegut; !;
Song by Miss May Heating, Address by
Rev. Father Badeaux. Pastor of ST.
Peters Church, vocal solo by Miss Oc
tavie Maurin. Piano solo by Miss Ur-
line Mire The Way of our Industrial
Clubs. by Supt. Dupuv, assignments
and adjournment. The teachers left
ON the evening train.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
Mrs. JEAN BAPTISFE HAYDEL

The love in which the good lady was
held was attested in the numbers ol
those who attended che funeral Of Mrs
jean Baptiste Haydel, which took place
Saturday at s p. m. from the family res.
idence at Lucy. The services were con.
Quoted BY Rev. Charles Richard, at the
st. John the Baptist Church. Mrs. Hay
del died suddenly Friday night.
Deceased. whose maiden name was
Evelina Trosclair, was born in Lafour.
che Parish seventy-two years ago. In
early womanhood she welded Jean Bap-
tiste Haydel well known sugar planter
OF this parish who preceded her to the
grave.
Mn. Haydel who was lady Of charm.
ing personality and most charitable
disposition. Is survived BY nine children.
To these and other relatives the Mes-
chacebe Offers its condolences.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
JUDICIAL DISTRICT CoUR7
PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
Succession Of Mary Berthetotte.
No. 176. (P.D.l

Whereas Thomas F. Ory Of the
parish of st. John the Baptist has, this
day, filed in this Court an application
to be appointed dative testamentory Ex-
ecutOr of the deceased.
Public notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern to show cause, in
writing, to the Judge of the said Court,
within ten days from the first publica-
ton hereof, why said application should
not be granted.
Witness the Honorable Prentice +.
Edrington, Judge, and the seal
OF the said Court, at the parish
Of st. John the Baptist, -afore-
said, on this the 18th day Of
March, A D., 1912.
WILLIAM J. HART,
Clerk of Court.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

Please keep these dates in mind
and don't forget that on Saturday
and Sunday, April 20 and q, john
son Camp, No. 494, Woodmen of
the World, Of Wallace, will expect
its friends and the general public
at q series of entertainments. A
grand Fair, Vaudeville and Dance
are on the program being pre-
pared.
The handsome Camp, now un-
der construction, will be compile
ted for the Great Events, where
frolic and fun will reign supreme,
making the occasion the merriest
Of happy times, in contrast to the
social lethargy now existing.
The committees are active and
we can expect pleasant surprises.
HistIionic talent is being sought
and the best music procurable
win delight one and all.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
LUCY SCHOOL

DR.. Donaldson visited our school
during the early part of the week.
The boys are anxiously waiting for
their vaulting pole which is due this
week. They are anxious to start this
new sport.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
prRSONAID
pARAGQAHIS
e ~ -

Miss Aurora Landry. OF White Castle,
was the happy guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sylvere Fabre on Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Beatrice Smith has returned to
her home, after spending two months N
New Orleans. visiting relatives.
Mk- Charles j. Tassin, Of New Or
leans, was in our nidst Wednesday.
LUCY.
Misses Stella Jacob and Maud Nick-
hair aud Mr.. g. jacob, of Reserve,
visited Mrs. @. Bossier on Wednesday
last.
Mr.. Isidore Dufresne, of Woodland
visited his parents Oh Sunday.
Mr.and Mrs. A. Montegut, after spen
ding few days with relatives, have
returned to their home, at Sellers.
Mr.and Mrs. A. Tregre were theguests
of Mr.. aud Mrs. D. Lausteau.
Mr. charpentier and little daughter
Ethel. Of isutcher. visited relatives and
friends here.
Messrs John and Hubert Borne, Of
Gramercy, spent the week end with
relatives.
Mr.. G. Broussard and Misses Il. Me-
lancon and 81. Plaisance attended the
Institute ct Laplaee.
Messrs. Noise and Felix Latour, Of
Eew Orleans. spent the week end with
frsns,dc . nd rola II vo<,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

5 or 6 doses '.eee" win cure
any case of Chill and Fever.
Price. CSC.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

s Or S doses 9 s666'' win cure
any case Of Chills and Fever.
Price. 26c
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
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TEXAS AND saclric aAiLWAf
EDdaRD s:.trioS.


EDdAgD s:.trios.
F3Ls1aiy -. t,Hs.
Pssse. ser trains se;ag East.
No. o.. caanea bah .....................65J A. III
No. 81. New Orleans Msii.... ...3.0a L. NJ
No. 50. Acca.ii nus.ti',.,...-.. -...--..-..93s A.
No. d. a1srry Widow '......... ...-.7Is 2. NJ
Passenger Trains goisg West.
No. 80. Texas Maii.....................s IS A. N
No. So. FL paso Express. p.
N, 50. The Limited....: z. III
No. 81. Merry Widow w".............-la25 r. NJ
fhe Legvr anf Lorio transfer meets trains
Nos, 90. 50 a.d 50.
YAZOo AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILWAY
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going Sauth
No. 10. IA 4. Al. New r.eans Pas. only
No IS. s.33 A. IL. All Siot.s
No. 81 Ais T. N. Al aegnlar Staps.
No. IL. 5:4a z. Il. New or.es Only.
Passenger trains going North
No. H. 8:I9 \. 81. Baton ii"uSe Local
No. -. 8.ll \. NJ. Pas. Baton Rouge & North
No. "a. z:3o P. NJ. Woodville Local all stops
FRISCO RAILWAY.
LOUISIANA RalIwAYAsO OHlylsaTMeIconpMrs TRACK
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going East (Stop on Signal.)
No.s us T. NJ
No. !"
Passenger trains going West.
No. 1..... ............ ........ ......7.35 A. NJ.
No. S.............. p. u
The Msnsx transfer meets these trains daily
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23
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List Of Subscribers.

To st. Peters Steeple Fund.
Subscribers who have not yet paid are
requested to send in their subscriptions
as our contracts calls for paymets to be
made to contractor on the first of each
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-03-23

Sheriff Berthelot executed an
order of Court, Wednesday, when
he conveyed Noe Montz, of Re
serve, to the State Insane Asylum
at Jackson.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS
Senate.

Adopted plan designating Senators Gallinger and Bacon, acting alternate ly fortnightly, as president pro tcm- pore.
 Chairman Clapp of campaign contri- button Investigating committee gu nounced w. k. Hearst would be first witness.
 Began consideration of Sheppard Kenyon liquor traffic bill.
 Court of impeachment resumed trial of Judge Archibald.
 Senator Sutherland introduced res olution to modify proceedings in i'm peachment trials.
 House.
 Considered miscellaneous bills on unanimous consent calendar.
 Representative DeForest introduced joint resolution proposing constitu- tional amendment to make terms of congressman four years.
 Representative Berger intro luced resolution providing that the govern. ment condemn and buy the New York, New Haven q Hartford railroad prop critics.
 Money trust Investigating coIln L. tee resumed it's hearings
 Passed senate bill appropriating S400,000 to complete Denver federal building.
 Authorized investigation by District of Columbia committee of the district insurance commissioner office and insurance corporations.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
THREE LOOT MISSOURI BANK
Six Thousand Dollars Taken in Sixth Robbery of Series Near Chilli
 cothe-Escape in Auto.

Chillicothe, Mo, Dec. 1S.-The safe of the Bank of Modena, at Moden6, Mo, 35 miles north of Chillicothe, was blown by three yeggmen and between $4 900 and $6.o00 was stolen Two ex. plosions were required. and the in. terlor of the bank building and the safe were wrecked
 The robbers did not leave penny in the safe, and even pried open the stamp drawer and took the contents.
 The explosion was heard by resi- dents of the town. but when they ar rived at the bank, 15 minutes after, ward, the yeggmen had escaped in an automobile Bloodhounds from Chilli. cothe were taken to Modena.
 This is the sixth bank or postoffice obbery within a radius of four miles of Chillicothe within the last two weeks.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
HELD FOR DEATH OF HUNTER
Charles and Oscar De Roy Refused Bail and Decline to Make
 Statement.

St. Louis, Dec 1S.-Charles de Roy and his brother, oscar de Roy, in a warrant issued by Prosecuting Attor- ney Daudt al St. Charles, are charged with complicity in the killing of John Hall. who was shot mysteriously while hunting with the De Roy brothers Thanksgiving day.
 The De Roys are held in the St. Charles county jail and bail has been refused them. Since their arrest they have refused to make a statement
 The strange shooting of Hall and the unusual target tests made by the authorities to determine whether he was accidentally shot with his own gun have been a topic of keen inter- est in St Charles fer weeks.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
SAY ROADS 0vERCHARGE
ST. LOUIS SHIPPERS COMPLAIN OF OVERWEiGHlNG.
U. S. Supervision Is Asked-Differ ences Sometimes Amount to $3o
 or $40 on Car, 1t Is Testified.

St. Louis, Dec. 10.-The railroads of the country have been unjustly ob taining millions of dollars annually from shippers and cOnsignees through overweighing carload lots of variOas classes of goods, it was testified Mon day before Special Examiner Ward Prouty of the interstate commerce commission at the Hotel Jefferson Witnesses who testified to the un cIared relief would be possible only by the federal government extending its authority and taking charge of the weighing of shipments
 Witnesses declared that under the present system, where the weighing and inspection bureaus are main tained by the railroads acting jt Intly shippers who are overcharged have no redress whatever. One large sAip per, who declared his company has been greatly overcharged testified that even when he made affidavit tc the overcharges the railroads paid no attention to his claim, except to de Nl"A e 'ie'I CliS WS'StllilS pui eduS were authoritative and their weights must be accepted.
 The complaints were made by the St. Louis Business Mems league. the St. Louis Merchants and Exporters association, and individual shippers in St. Louis, Chicago and in other cities
 W. T. Jones, traffic manager of the John Deere Plow company, the largest shipper of agricultural implements next to the International Harvester
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
DELEGATES AT LONDON AD- JoURN TO HEAR FROM THEIR
 HOME GOVERNMENTS.
U. s. MEDIATION IS FAVORED
Distance From Scene of Balkan War One Bar to an Appeal to This Country-FaH of Three
 Towns Expected.

London, Dec 1S.-An obstacle was encountered by the Balkan and Turk ish plenipotentiaries gathered here to bring about peace, in the absence of Greeces signature to the armistice protocol. The delegates found it nee essary to adjourn without effecting any real business. They will not meet again until late Thursday afternoon, and in the meantime will communicate with their home governments.
 After their adjournment Dr. S. Dan eff, the leader of the Bulgarian dele gation and the president of Tuesdays meeting of the conference, confirmed the report that the question of the protocol had been under discussion, without a decision being reached.
 Refuse to Sign Protocol.
 It is understood that the powers of the Turkish plenipotentiaries do not authorize them to recognize the Hel- lenic delegates unless Greece signs the armistices and therefore they were obliged to refer the matter to Con stantinople, before proceeding with the conference. The Greek representa- tives refused to sign the protocol when invited to do so Tuesday, pointing out that it would make no practical differ ence, as the allies were united and the decisions reached by them was of the Balkan league and would be bind ing on Greece equally with the other members of the federation.
 In speaking on the subject of foreign mediation in Balkan affairs, Stojan Novakovitch, the head of the Servian delgation, said;
 The choice of the United States as mediator would be an excellent one. The only fears in this connection are that the distance of the United States from the scene and it's lack of knowl- edge of the different complex problems agitating the Balkan peoples might hamper it's action, while q European country would find itself in reader condition, having for years followed the aspirations of the different races constituting the Balkan family"
 NJ Novakovitch thinks the best man now in Europe to carry out the work of mediation successfully would he Premier Poincare of France, and should that give umbrage to Germany then an English and possibly an ltal. ian statesman might be joined to them.
 Expects Three Towns to Fall.
 M Novakoyitch pointed out that Adrianople with 150,000 inhabitants. and about 5O,000 soldiers in the garri- son, and Scutan and Janina, each with about 30000 inhabitants and 10000 garrison, would not be revictualized under the terms of the armistice, while the provisions and ammunition stored in those places could not last more than four weeks.
 Both AdIianople and Scutari, he said. are surrounded by hostile forces, while Janina still has an opening to the north, but even in that direction the Greek forces are rapidly approach ing the fortress. Besides the country he declared, is not in a condition to provide adequate supplies.