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The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
RAILROAD COMMISSION NEWS
Monthly Docket Disposed of-RaiIroad
 Refuses to Change Rate.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock-The Arkansas Railroad Commission met here last week in it's regular monthly meeting and cleared the docket of all cases for the sit- ting.
 A point of legality has been raised by the railroads as a result of the roads refusing to obey the order of the commission in regard to a reduc- tion on cotton seed rates. The roads allege that to obey the order would be in contempt of court as the rate i'll dispute is covered by an injunction issued in 1909 The commission has taken no action in the matter yet.
 Cases disposed of were as follows:
 kensett asking for improvements, postponed for investigation.
 Rogers asking for new depot on Frisco railroad dismissed. Depot un- der construction.
 Ogden, removal of depot 200 yards, dismissed on account of public being served best at present location.
 Tuekerman asking for better north ern outlet considered and deferred for investigation.
 Hope and Nashville asking better express service between these cities. disposed of when the express com pany promised to install desired serv- ice by December 15.
 Sheridan asking for more stock pens. Disposed of when railroad prom ised more pens.
 Because of a recently ordered de- pot at Hubert the commission would not order another built at Harts Spur, one mile distant.
 Cabot asking for new depot. mat. ter postponed on account of plans not being approved by Cabot representa- tive.
 College station. Petition for depot continued till later meeting.
 Morton, Woodruff county, petition for new depot refused. Railroad will install box car.
 Piggott, petition asking for track connections between two roads. Con- tinued till next meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Few Designs for Flau.

Little Rock. - Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges has received only three designs submitted for state flag, and has requested that all who intend to submit designs do so at once
 Arkansas is about the only state in the Union that has no state flag, and the Daughters of the American Revo- luton of Pine Bluff have requested that designs be submitted to the secre- tary of state. A committe will select one of these designs, which the legis- lature will be asked to approve Al ter the state flag is selected about S175 will be expended in making a large flag for the battleship Arkansas
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
STATE CAPITOL
 NEWS AND NOTES
State Auditor lobe Makes Bi- enniaI Report to Governor.
 State Finance Bad.
RECOMMENDS SOME CHANGES
State Penitentiary Is Self Supporting but Needs to Be Under Different
 Management.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-State Auditor John R.. lobe made his biennial report to the governor last week. He makes sever al recommendations for changes and improvements in some of the state departments and institutions.
 In speaking of the states financial condition Mir. lobe gives some strong facts and figures. He says that the present taxable value of the state is something in excess of $425, 1000, co, an Increase of about S50,00O000 in the last two years, estimating the states income for the next two years on this basis, combined with the revenue from all sources, will give the state a sum Of 272,063.75 for all state purposes. MT. lobe says this would have been enough to run the state on an economi- cal basis for the next two years if it was not for the fact that the state had issued great amount of scrip in the last two years and that this will have to be paid out of future revenues unless the legislature makes some other provisions for the caring of the script debts.
 According to AIr lobe, for several months past the state has been meet ing it's debts promptly but the treas- ury will soon be without funds again and the state will have to return to the scrip basis again
 This state of Arkansas finances is due. MT. lobe says, to the ligslature making appropriations without inves- tgating the states ability to meet the obligations placed upon it by these appropriations
 In the report Auditor lobe strongly recommends a change in the manage. ment Of the state penitentiary.
 At the present time the penitentiary IS under the control of a board com posed of five state officials. Mr. lobe says that while the penitentiary has been success and self sustaining un. der the present plan of management that it could be more efficiently man aged under the supervision of a man or men who could devote their entire time to the affairs of the penitentiary The financial affairs of the peniten. uary are good and when the present crop is sold all debts will be paid and a surplus left to begin the new year on.
 In treating of the state pension roll the report says that the roll has been growing continually but that the in crease in the pension revenue has kept pace with the growing roll
 The report recommends that as near ly all the pensioners are now drawine -Slo0 year from the state that S1O( be made the uniform rate of all pen sions.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Women Appeal Case.

Little Roek.-The transcript in the case of the six women of Leslie charg. ed with unlawful Imprisonment of Hazel Robinson, 16-year-old girl at Leslie, was filed in the supreme court on appeal from the Searcy county cir cult court. The women were charged with publicly horsewhipping the girl, but they were convicted of the charge Of unlawful Imprisonment and fined sloo each. It is charged that they took the girl to room and locked her in for several hours while waiting for a train to take her to Little Rock. The defendants testified that the girl agreed to go with them.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL
Inmate of Reform School Dies as Re
 suit of Blow-From Sebastian.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Albert Hagler, aged T. years, an inmate of the state reform school died here in a local infirmary as result of an accident at the school. Hagler was recently sentenced to the reform school from Midland, Sebas- tian county, for grand larceny. He is said to have been a model prisoner and was given charge of the light plant at the school. He was found in an unconscious condition, with a frac- tured skull, caused by being struck by piece of machinery.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Woman Given Pen Sentence.

Fort Smith.-The first convictions in circuit court, which convened here, were returned when the jury found Matte Brown guilty of assault with intent to kill and sentenced her to one year Wilson Smith. a one-legged Indian, was found guilty of stealing $11 worth of whiskey, and was sen fenced to one year. Frank Lee plead guilty to the charge of grand larceny and was sentenced to one year.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Explosion Kills One, Injures Others.

Ola.-One man was killed and sev- eral others seriously injured by an ex- alosion of dynamite along the Fort Smith Lumber Company's railroad, south of Ola. Foreman Cooper, in charge of the construction crew, was blown to pieces and Earl Graham and workman named Coyington were hurled several feet. The extent of their injuries is not known. The men were digging up a charge of dyna- mite, thinking the fuse had gone out, when it exploded. Cooper's body was terribly mangled. one leg being blown almost a hundred yards from the scene
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13

Calico Rock.-The past few months have brought about one of the best falls for several years. the weather being unusual for the time of year. Many farmers are awakening to the needs of the fall blowing, and are run ming their blows regularly. In fact, agriculture is being conducted on new methods altogether in this section since the farm demonstration work has been inaugurated in this country. Demonsrator Benton says the boys are already planning to make a bet. ter showing next year.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13

Little Rock.-Thomas D. Witt of St. Louis, who was on the staff of Gen. Frederick Steele, commander of the Federal forces which entered Little Rock on the afternoon of September 10. 1863, was in Little Rock last week sOn his way to Hot Springs. When Mir. Witt came to Little Rock, the city had a population of about 1000. He was much surprised at the growth of the city and ventured the prediction that in time it would become one of the largest and most important in the Southwest.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Arrested for Moonshinino.

Little Rock.-Deputy Marshal Free man returned to Little Rock with J. W. Dare, whom he arrested in the northern portion of Polk county. near Simpson, charged with conducting an illicit distillery. Dare was released under bond of $500 when he pleaded illness in his family.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Medical Association Meets.

Batesyile.-The Independence Coun- u Medical Society met here last week. Officers were elected as fellows: President, l.. T. Evans of Barren Fork; vice president. j. Hayden of Jameston; secretary and treasurer, o. J. Johnson of Batesville Dr. Paul Jeffey was elected as delegate to the state association and Dr. l.. T. Evans as alternate
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
liCht Plant Burns.

Sulphur Springs.-The electric light plant at Sulphur Springs burned with a loss of $l2,000 and no insurance. The plant was owned by J. H. Bexten of Omaha, Neb,, and was in charge of his son, l.. |. Bexten. An accident to the engine the night previous neces- sitated the drawing of the fire. and it is supposed a smoulderine ember caus- ed the conflagration
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Father of 1e Marries Mother of 12

Little Roek.-William Mosley, aged 73, the father of 19 children by two previous marriages, and Mrs. Hattie Russell, D, mother of 12 children by two former husbands, were married on farm near here. Three of the children will live with the couple. while the others are scattered over the United States.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Acting Governor Restores citizenship

Little Rock.-Acting Governor w. c. Rodgers issued pardon to restore citizenship to Martin Casey of Van Buren county, who was sentenced to serve one hour in jail and pay fine of $1. The acting governor also is sued a acquisition upon the governor of Missouri for Ode Maloy, who is wanted in Crittenden county on a charge of embezZlement.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Fur Season is Good.

Brinkley.-A local dealer of Brink ley has bought more than 5000 worth of fur this season He has on hand more than 100 coon skins and 60 mink hides, besides numerous skunk and possum skins. Trappers say the fur season is unusually good in Monroe county.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
Hunters pamaaino Forests.

Knobei.-Owners of large tracts of timber in this county assert coon hunt CTS recently have done a great deal of damage in the forests. Almost nightly. they declare, hunters will fell a valn- able tree to dislodge a coon.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
New Bank Chartered.

Little Rock.-The Bank of Richland, Madison county. has been chartered by the state; capital stock, s25 1000; G. W. Ledbetter president; J. G. Pope. secretary treasurer
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13

Under existing law the national guard constitutes. after the regular army tbe Hrst line of national defense lis or sanization, discipline, training and equip- Hleht. uhoer recent legislation have been essimilated. as far as possible to tI,~sa of the regular army. and it's nrac,ir,I efficiency. under the effect of this ,rain' Ing, has very greatly increased Our ctti- zen soldiers under present conditions rave reached stage of developrnent he
 yond which they cannot reasanahtt ho asked to go without further direct as- s's'ance in the form of pay from the fe1- pay from the national treasury un,,id ,,r, bc Justified unless II produced a nroror '1AiVaa@2t in addiuamel efficiency on inc
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-13
The Panama Canal.

During the past year the work of cor- stractlon upon the canal has progressed most satisfactorily. About ST per cent of & slle excavation work has been completed
 ana more than 9S per cent. of the con crete Tor all the locks Is in place l., view or the great interest which has heen manifested as to some slides in inc Cule- bra Cut. am glad 10 say that the renarf or Col. Goethals should allay any an pIehehsion on this point It is gratifying to note that none of the slides which oc- %.uiteu % uuring this year would have in terfered p.th the passage of .ha .,,t,i. had the canal. .n fact been Tn onsratia,
 &ad when the slope pressures will have
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Especial to the Mesch .rahe
GARyvlLLg, La.

The rast week has been an event.
full and n emorable one for the pu.
pills of tie Sacred Heart School,
for durir G its course, they witnes-
sed successfully the Annual Lawn
Party ard Commencement Exer-
cises of the above named institu-
ton.
The Lawn Party for the benefit
Of the Sacred Heart School took
place Sunday, June the 10th. At
a very early hour in the afternoon,
the grounds adjoining the school
building, corner West and Second
Streets, were crowded with gener-
GUS supporters and friends of our
little catholic institution. The
Lawn was most artistically decor
ated with beautiful booths and
innumerable electric lights, which
Through the kindness of the local
Superintendent, Mr.. j. B. Kelly
had been stretched across the lawn
especially for the occasion.
All booths were we'll supplied
with articles of every description
sure to attract the attention and
patronage of the pleasure seeking
customers, bat the most popular
booth of the evening was the Fish
Pond. at which the gay fishers
were sure to get a good bite; this
booth was in charge of Mrs. A.
Waguespack.
There were also Punch, Ice
Cream, Cakes, Candy and Lem
onade booths, presided over res
pectively by Miss O. Maurin. Mrs.
E. P. Feucht and Mr.. ]. P. Lau-
ret.
At the end of the Party was
drawn a beautiful Jewelry case
which had been donated for raf-
file by the Rev. Chas. Teissier of
Washington, La, our former Pas
tor, who although far away never
forgets the little institution found
ed during his pastorate at Gary
vile.
The lucky winner of the Jewelry
case was Miss L. Millet, of Lions.
The successful outcome of this
Lawn Party goes to prove that not
withstanding all, the Sacred Heart
School has many staunch and
loyal supporters. :
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Annual Report Of The Eye, Ear.
Nose and Throat Hospital.

The Meschacebe has been fa-
vored with a copy of the twenty
second annual report of the Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat hospital,
OF New Orleans, for the year
1911.
Receipt is therein acknow-
lodged for an appropriation of
500 made by the parish of st.
John the Baptist.
During the year this institution
received and treated, free of
charge, 80 patients from this
parish.
This hospital is designed for
persons too poor to pay for medi-
cal advice. Those able to pay
should not apply for treatment.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS

The principal piece of the Pro-
gram and the one wherein the
fine acting and splendid elocution-
ary training of the children asser-
ted themselves, was the one act
Farce. entitled: Deacon Jones'
wife's- Ghost. The four young
actors did so wonderfully well
that it is impossible to discrimin-
ate; they were all enthusiastically
applauded for their fine efforts
and provoked much laughter.
Another number which called
forth the enthusiastic and repeat
ed applauses Of all present was
the last Tableau want to be an
Angel, a beautiful hymn adapt
ed and staged for a Tableau by
the Principal himself. Immediate
ly after the performance the Pre-
miums were awarded by Prof.
Felix J. Leblanc, the painstaking
principal of the School, after
which in a few appropriate words
he thanked the patrons and
friends of the School and express
sed his gratefuluess to Miss O.
Maurin and the Euterpean Or
chestra for their kindly efforts in
contributing to the success of the
musical parts of the Program.
Parents and all who attend
ed were loud in their praise of the
excellent program that was rem
dered and they hope that each sue
ceeding year the Sacred Heart
School may continue to grow in
power and influence for good.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Public Notice to Applicants
For Beneficiary Scholarships.

In accordance with q resolution
adopted by the Hon. Police Jury Of this
parish. at it's sitting Of Thursdsy.
February 1. 1911, authorizing the ap-
pointment Of Committee on examina-
tion composed Of Messrs. Lasseigne and
Bourgeois, to act in conjunction with the
undersigned. hereby announce q pub.
lie examination OF applicants tor scholar.
ships at the Louisiana State University
at Bstou Rouge and at the Louisiana
State Normal, at Natchitoches. to be held
at the Edgard School, on Monday, July
15, 1912, at 8 o'clock A. M
:. J. II, DUPUY.
Supt OF Pub. Schools.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Especial to the Meschacebe.)
Sacred Heart School
Garyville, La
Completes one Of the most successful
years in it's history and presents
beautiful and enjoyable
Program to cultured
and Distinguished
Audience

In the presence of a large and
cultured audience the Sacred
Heart School held its Sixth An
nual Commencement Exercises
Saturday, June 22nd, in the Audi
torfum Of the Garyville Library.
The past session has been an ex-
ceptionally brilliant one. The pro-
gram presented at the commence
ment bore witness to the tho
rough training the pupils had re-
ceived during the past session and
spoke much for the attention be-
slowed on them by their teacher.
The following was beautifully
rendered,
Overture, Euterpean Orchestra.
/. Somewhere this summer with
you, Chorus.
2. Boot Black Drill, Fourteen
Boys.
8. The spelling Match, Comic
Dialog), Six Boys and Two Girls.
4. Pick, Pick, Pick, Pick on the
Mandoln, Cnorns.
6. Leaf by leaf the roses fall,
Solo and Chorus, Six boys and five
g1r1s; cnu ln,
Misses A. Tanguis, B. Babin and
o. of1,sof
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
pERSONAI9
PARAGRAHIS


Mr. Arnold Fourroux. after spending
pleasant week in Edgard, returned to
his home ID PlaquemiDe.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Barre are now en-
tertaining Mrs. Blanche Israel. Of New
Orleans.
After few weeks stay in New Orleans
Miss b. Joseph returned home &C.
companied BY her sister, Mrs. j. K.
GAulet.
Nr. A. E. Jones. OF st. James. visited
his brother. Mr.. A. B. Jones on Sunday.
Mr. Aubin Webre. who has been at
tending college at Bay st. Louis. has
rvturned home.
Miss Etiennette Cairs visited relatives
aud fnends in the Crescent City last
week.
Miss Finette Re,neck is now the guest
Of Miss q. Caire.
Mrs. =. NJ. Labat, Of Lutcher, &C.
conpanied by her daughter Mrs. G.
Foch. OF Pauina. visited Mr. and Mrs.
a. B. Jones GU Sunday.
Mp. Camille Bossier, Of Convent, re.
urned home after few days stay with
relatiyes.
Mr.. and Mn. Laurent and family at
tended The graduation exerciaes OF the
Holy Cross Academy on last Fnday.
Nessrs. Miles and Guy ohauyin we're
business visitors to the Crescent City.
during The week.
Miss Marguerite Oilauvin. of Monroe.
Miss. and interesting little nephew,
Leonce, made flying visit to Edgard.
Mr. George Perret, Of New Orleans.
kxas the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. D.
perrst on Sunday.
Mssrs. Levet and Org. Of the San
Francisco Plantation, visited Hymeia
crssssss Sandey Is guests of Dr..
zCa6oehe.
Mr. Edgard Rodngue. r.. Of v.cherie
risited relatives and friends here Sunday,
Mr. Rodigue 'sas forced BY The flood To-
abalaon his home.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Church Fair Tonight
At st. Peters

All arrangements have been
completed for the Grand Fair to
take place at the st. Peters
Church grounds to-day and to-
morrow. Flying horses will
amuse the young people and
Alexander's Band will discourse
sweet melodies. A good restau-
rant will be open day and night.
Numerous booths will be pre-
sided over by charming young
ladies and the general public will
find enjoyment in attending this
Fair. A most cordial invitation is
extended all.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29
Hymelia Crevasse
Still Flows On.

Notwithstanding persistent
rumors that the authorities
would attempt to close the Hy.
melia crevasse, nothing has been
done in this direction, excepting
casual visits made there by
engineers who took soundings
and made observations of exist
ing conditions.
The report submitted by these
engineers was such as to dis.
courage the Levee Board in un-
dertaking to attempt the closure
of the crevasse.
Should the Mississippi fall five
or six feet more the water would
be on a level with that beyond
the channel proper and the flow
would cease, but should the river
remain on a stand or what is to be
feared, should we get a rise, then
the possibility of relief would be
nil.
The crevasse to-day represents
conditions demanding the atten-
ton of the constituted authori-
ties. Should these continue their
policy Of. non-interference and
apathy, then the planters and
others interested should get to-
gether and protest most vigor-
ouSly.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29

Although the circulation Of the
Meschacebe is steadily growing,
we feel that it should be larger.
We therefore stand ready to
make 8 liberal proposition to any
intelligent young man willing to
make . thorough canvass Of the
parish
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1912-06-29

NEWS GA6
ii During the week the batture
fronting the residence of Mr..
Jacques Duhe, at Reserve, caved
: up to the foot of the levee. Cavine
banks always accompany a re-
!, ceding river after high water.
. Mr.. NJ. J. Chauvin succeeds
the Estate of N. r. Pecquet in
the general Mercantile business,
: having taken charge of the es-
tablishment on Tuesday last.
! Several crabs were caught in
the Hymelia field, adjacent to
the crevasse. These come from
Lake Des Allemahds. having
ascended the strong current.
During the absence of Mr..
Henry j. Waguespack, of Ed,
gard, who is now in Europe, his
Insurance business will be con-
Quoted and attended to by the
Underwriters General Agency
Co., Ltd, of New Orleans.
The Meschacebe was remem-
bered on Wednesday by Judge
Elisee Schexnaydre, of Edgard,
who brought us several ripe. and
luscious peaches. These were
delicious and. demonstrate the
Judge aptitude for horticulture.
| Mr.. George e. Cleveland, a
prominent contractor, of Hahn
vile, and a strong factor in the
politics of st. Charles Parish,
stopped at our Office Wednesday
on his way to st. James Parish.
Cool weather prevailed during
the week causing an abnormal
temperature for the season.
Big Fair tonight and tomorrow
at ST. Peter Church grounds.
~ -
a stubborn mule refused to
cross on the st. Peters Ferry
this week. The animal deliber-
telybacked out and plunged into
the river, swimming as grace
fully as he could to the bank.
The owner was there awaiting
him and subsequently the trip
across was successfully accom-
plished.
The San Francisco refinery is
being remodeled and modernized.
We hope soon to give an itemized
write-up Of the many improve
ments being made.
& 4 z
DR.. Louis Caboche was hur-
riedly summoned to the City
Wednesday to attend the funeral
Of his aunt, Mrs. Felicie Nouvet.
Special Sale at Caire's begins
next Monday, July l. Read
the circulars carefully and note
the many extra bargains offered
therein.
Read the statements Of the
Bank of st. John and Garyville
State Bank, our two local bank
ing houses. Note theirf flourishing|
condition and healthy increase
In deposits.
MI. Drauzin Loup. of Saint
Patrick. has accepted the POSI-
Etinn Of assistant overseer on the
Terre Haute plantation.
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