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The herald., 1912-03-07
BENEFIT FOR STRIKERS.

A second grand fancy dress and mas
Querade bali will be given by The
Drifters Pleasure Club of Algiers, at
Lee Hall, Gretna, st. Joseph's night,
Tuesday, March 18th, 1912, for the ben
eft of the Southern Pacific strikers.
The committee of arrangement is as
follows: Jno. d. Mccormick, chair
man; Sam T. Grimes, ex-officio; E. NJ.
Choate, A. c. Duplan, E. NJ. Grimes,
H. A. Pujol, E. Folse, VI. Heidel, w.
Dalton, Hy. F. Frazier, w. F. Bloom,
E. Dunn, w. Shield, Ed. Grimes, B.
Williamson. j. Lame. y. Cazuzie, Jas.
Tombrello, V. Lauman. Ladies will be
admitted free. The hall will be deco
rated and as usual all who attend will
enjoy themselves, as this is the clubs
motto: Good times for ALL"
The herald., 1912-03-07
BURGAU-WATLER.

Miss Josephine Louise Burgau and
Alfred Garfield Walter, a well-known
Algiers couple, took their friends and
relatives by surprise on Friday night
when they journeyed 10 Gretna and
were married. The couple have been
devoted friends for some time, but it
was not until the question was popped
at supper last evening that their
friendship took serious turn and the
knot was tied. Incidentally, Walter
won bet on the outcome.
al, I'll bet you you haven't the
nerve to take the girl to Gretna and
get married. said William Yeager,
chief engineer of the tug W. G. Will
mot, to Walter. who is the pilot of the
same craft, while they, with Miss Bur
gau, Mrs. Yeager and L. Santos. were
at supper at a downtown restaurant.
This was a bit too much for Walter
and he proceeded TO show his friend
his mistaken belief as TO his nerve. All
five members of the party got into
taXicab and headed for the Jackson
avenue ferry, where they accosted
Chief Engineer John H. Lawrence, of
the ferry A. Baldwin, who was let in
on the romance by Yeager, a good
friend, and he piloted them to the
courthouse.
Deputy Clerk Frank ]. Tilotson and
Justice of the Peace VI. A. Dauenhauer
were accommodatingly near and it was
a matter of but a few minutes when
the ceremony was over. With Yeager
as host the party proceeded to the Fa-
nous Restaurant, where Herr Brunias
popped the cOrks and all drank to the
health. happiness and prosperity of
newlyweds.
The herald., 1912-03-07
leAP-YEAR PARTY.

On last Thursday evening, little Mir.
IAN babin entertained a number of
her little friends at a leap-year party
at her home in Pelican avenue.
The little ones had much fun plaving
outdoor games, see-saw, donkey party
etc. Dainty refreshments were sery.
ed.
THOSE present were little Misses
Helen Huckins, Isabel Mcpherson
Florence Kleinkemper, Alice BRUINS.
Sam, Lois and Alicia Gravois, Dorothy
and Carlotta Kraft, Edwina Muntz NJ
Whittenberg, IRA Babin, Irma Bick.
ham, Ruth Bickham, Floris Wright T.
Muntz, Dora and Alma Chapman. Julia
Cayard, Blanche Vanderlinden. GLADYS
Dexter, Thelma Sutherland. Leona
Schieb, Isabel Christie, Albert, Jean.
cite and Celia Bickham, May Rooney
Florence Kinkaid, Adele Guillot, Mar.
guerite Hymel; Masters Emile Hantel
wesley Babin, Eddie Schieb, Roland
Cayard, Thomas Mcpherson. Bertrand
feck, Clyde Dexter, Christie Babin.
John Rupp, Hymel Amuedo. Walter
Babin and Ed. Smith.
The herald., 1912-03-07
o. GERACI UNDER A SERIOUS
CHARGE.
Mrs. w. A. DebIieux Says He Attempt
ed to Assault Her At Home.

William A. DeblieuX, S27 Atlantic
avenue, Algiers. appeared before Dis
trict Attorney Adams Monday and
complained against d. Geraci, an Ital-
ian peddler, 1929 Chartres.
Mr.. DeblieuX and his wife charge
Geraci with attempted criminal assault
upon the latter early Sunday morning.
From the statement made by Mrs.
DeblieuX it seems that Mr.. DeblieuX,
who is a passenger fireman employed
by the Southern Pacific, had to leave
the city on No. l Saturday morning.
The day before Mr. DeblieuX had told
Geraci, who is over fifty years of age,
to bring a chicken Sunday morning.
GeraCi met Mr.. DeblieuX again Satur-
day morning just before the latter left
the city, and the Italian asked De-
blieuX what time he would return TO
the city Sunday morning. Mr.. De.
blieuX replied that he would get here
about 1880 Sunday morning. The
Italian then told him that he would
have either the chicken or fish at
his home in plenty of time for dinner
1t was about s a. m, according to
the statements of Mr.. DeblieuX and
his wife, when Geraci entered the De
blieuX home.
Without knocking, he is said to have
passed through the house. straight
into Mrs. DeblieuX's bedroom. Mrs.
DeblieuX ordered him out, telling him
TO wait in the kitchen until she was
dressed, which the Italian did.
When Mrs. Deblieux entered the
kitchen Geraci was there, and while
the woman was looking in her pocket
for the money to pay for the fish, she
says he grabbed her by the throat and
attempted to assault her. Mrs. De-
bleuX screamed and rushed out on the
gallery, and told Geraci that if he did
not leave at once she would call for
assistance. Geraci left but as he was
going out, she says, he said: I'll get
you yet"
After hearing all the statements in
the matter Assistant District Attorney
Henriques stated that according to law
the case was one only of assault and
battery, though of a very aggravated
nature. This charge was filed against
Geraci Monday in the Second City
Criminal Court. Mr. Deblieux is
greatly worked up over the matter.
The herald., 1912-03-07
louisanians May Appear Before
House Committees.

Washington, March IF Gen. Es-
tOpinal can arrange ii, the members OF
the naval base committee will have
an opportunity 10 appear before the
House Committees on Military and
Naval Affairs with a view to present
| ing their thoughts and convincing the
members of these bodies of the neceS-
sity for action by them TO force the
heads of the War and Navy Depart
ments to provide some real protection
for the mouth of the Mississippi. Mr..
Lawton, in particular, will be called
upon TO enlighten the committees, be-
cause. as members of the delegation
see it, he is the man who is most emf
nently fitted to point out the reasons
of strategy which should constrain the
committees to compel the two secreta-
ries to make plans for the execution
of which the committees doubtless will
furnish the money if the two secre-
taries can be persuaded TO act.
The General and Mayor Behrman
had talk with Chairman Padgett of
the Naval Affairs Committee today,
but the chairman is not inclined to
grant a hearing, because the bill is so
near completion he has the desire 10
get it off his hands. Another reason
for his Discrimination is the economy
program adopted by the House lead
ers.
\ hearing, it is believed, will show
the people at home the hardness of
the proposition against which the New
Orleans members are working.
The herald., 1912-03-07
WANT BALL GAME HERE.

That the tried and true citizenship
of Algiers doesn't relish the idea oil
having to journey across the Missis
sippi River and ride about forty blocks
on the cars of the New Orleans Street
Railway Company in order to attend
every one of the seventy home games
of the Algiers club of the Cotton States
League was evidenced yesterday. A
number of prominent Algerines swoop
ed down on A. j. Heinemann, who is
president of the Algiers ball club as
well as secretary of the New Orleans
Southern League club. These patri
otto and puissant persons informed
Heinemann in no uncertain terms that
they wanted "Algiers" to play in AL.
giers.
When cOrnered, Heinemann assumed
the look of baby innocence for which
he is famous and murmured gently that
If the people of Algiers were really in
earnest he would resign in favor of
Mayor Behrman, who is a dweller in
Algiers and who might consent to act
as president of the Algiers club.
Heinemann, when seen, told of his
predicament as follows:
ALGERINES OFFER NEW PARK.
"A delegation representing Algiers
business people called upon me TODAY
asking me if it was possible for the
Algiers baseball club to play in Algiers
instead of New Orleans. They offered
to erect a park and they felt assured
that the Algiers Street Railway will
make it interesting for the Algiers
club to play their seventy games in AL
giers.
The proposition strikes me favor.
ably as it will allow the Algiers club
to play every Sunday during the sea-
son In Algiers instead of only four
Sundays in New Orleans.
The only point to be considered is
that / am a stakeholder in the local
railway company and naturally feel
that whatever business l can possibly
throw in their way would be beneficial
to both of us.
In the event of the games being
played in Algiers instead of New Or
leans l will resign as president of the
Algiers baseball club in order to make
room for the Hon. Martin Behrmap.
who will then serve the Algiers Base
ball Association as president in his
own town. / want to assure the peo-
pie OF Algiers I am giving this matter
'ue consideration and will be in a po-
sition to give them a definite answer
Inc latter part of the next week"
The herald., 1912-03-07
COMMITTEE WAITS ON poRTeoUs

On Tuesday morning, a committee
OF the Algiers Improvement Associa-
ton, composed of Judge Thos. Maher,
Geo. koppel and DR.. C. V. Kraft, wait.
ed upon Manager Porteous Of the
Western Union Telegraph COMPANY
regarding a telegraph Office for our
side of the river.
Mr.. Porteous told the committee
that he would take up the matter at
once with the district superintendent
The committee also informed Manager
Porteous that the association alresdy
had a favorable decision from the
railroad Commission which at the
time of the judgment did not have
sufficient power to force the COMPANY
10 open an office, but the last SESSION
of the legislature gave the Railroad
commission further power. Unless
the Western Union opens an Office here
the association will again go before
the Railroad Commission.
The herald., 1912-03-07
DIED

MaikelI.-At the advanced age Of q
years, John c. Markell died on Nondsr
morning at the home of his daughter
Mrs. A. c. Heron, at No. SIC SIideu
avenue. He was a native of pennsyL
vania, but had made his home in AL
giers for forty years, during which
time he was engaged in the jeyely
business, and later in the retail gr
Gerry business. He had retired from
active life some years ago. due to bis
declining years, and he passed ayay
through causes of general debility
His wife, who was Miss Martha Mason.
preceded him to the grave. A SON.
William Markell, and a daughter. Mrs
Heron. survive him. The funeral took
place at 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon,
Rev. W. S. Slack officiating.
The herald., 1912-03-07
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

One of the most interesting events
of the past week was a dance given
by Mrs. Chas. r. Corbett in honor of
her charming daughter, Marguerite.
last Wednesday evening.
The spacious rooms of Mrs. Cor
belts home in Magazine street were
embellished with palms. plants, bunch
es of Palma violets and asparagus
fern.
The hostess was assisted in receiv-
ing by Miss R. Pollock. Mrs. G. w.
Pollock presided over the punch. while
Mrs. E. ]. Mothe. Mrs. T. U. Bucholz
and Mrs. w. L. Calvin assisted in
serving the most dainty refreshments.
Those who participated were: Miss
es NJ. Corbett, r. Pollock. A. Lennon.
V. Hebert, S. Joeckel, A. Porzler. J.
French, NJ. McNeeley, H. Bucholz, 2.
bostick, /. Brookes; Mrs. n. Smith:
Misses E. Gueringer, NJ. Clark. X
Clark, /. hampton; and the Messrs. r
Platt, j. McCloskey, H. Ashyon, DR.. J.
Z. Pollock, F. Bucholz, r. Nolan. R
Williams, j. Kappa, w. Hampton. C.
Mosley, c. Lagarde, F. Schubber, E.
NJ. Pollock, H. Love, c. J. RYAN. w.
Christy, X. Christy, A. Tufts. r. Mel.
son, G. Wainwright, l.. Vallette. r. Nj.
chols, w. Casteel, E. Brodtman. w. A.
kohn, G. Plat, Mr.. Allen and Mr. Dick
son OF Portland, Greg, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dodge and daughter of Akron. Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Mothe and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. U. Buchholz and Mr.
t. U. Buchholz, Jr.
Beautiful musical selections of his
own composition were rendered by Mr.
H. Nichols, while Miss B. Ashyon
played the piano, accompanied by Mr.
T. NJ. Pollock on the cornet for dane.
ing, which was very much INDUCED nv
all those who participated.
The herald., 1912-03-07
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Remaining at Station A, New Or.
leans postoffice, for the week ending
March z, 1912:
Men-W. j. Atkins, Peter Aberdie.
Ernst Battise, VIM. paddock. Richard
Bohien, Spencer Colemon, Peter Conn.
dly' JOS. P. Ghast, Isaac Green, L. JEFF
frey' John Karn Or. to W., E. H.
Kemp.
T. Women-Miss Easter Dawes, Miss
May Kenny.
A. F. Leonhardt.
'o'eph W. Daniels, Postmaster.
Supt., Sta. A.
The herald., 1912-03-07
HAMLET.
MARTIN BEHRMAN."

owing to a very severe cold and the
loss of his voice, Mr.. Griffith was pre.
vented from keeping his engagement
for Saturday night.
Hamlet will be given tonight
March 7th) at 8 o'clock. 1t is ex.
pected that large audience will be
in attendance.
A more appropriate evening could
not have been selected for this read.
ing, as to-day is the feast of st. Thorn.
as Aquinas, Father Larkin's Feast
Day.
The pupils of the Convent school
will have their customary celebration
'f the Feast at 10:30 a. m. His Grace.
Archbishop Blenk, will be present and
Bishop Gum also.
The herald., 1912-03-07
Sounds Made by Fish.

The skate. when caught, grunts,
sroans and gasps pretty much after
.ne manner Of human being in dis.
usss. Carp and gold fish frequently
u''er curious sounds. but hardly
SOUNDS IN the meaning of the term
mere used. inasmuch as their sounds
are produced by approaching the sur.
,Ace OF the water and blowing out air
heard. A'' 4"
The herald., 1912-03-07
LOST.

n gold monogram pin with AIgi4r
inscribed below. Return TO this otsos
and receive reward. n
On Sunday night at Market Theatre
crescent shaped brooch set with
pearls and small diamond. Reward 4
returned to Mrs. p. o. Cafiero. APO ST.
dell avenue. !,
The herald., 1912-03-07

MElD.-On Tuesday, March 5, 1911,
at ll:S5 a. m, Mrs. Peter Meid nee
Caroline Meyers, died after a short H.
ness of double pneumonia.
Deceased was born in New Orleans
hfty-six years ago and was well known
10 all our residents. The funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock
from her late residence, 1920 Pelican
avenue. Interment was in McDor
oghville Cemetery.
The herald., 1912-03-07
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Service Thursday, 1880 p. m. Pres.
Wegener breaches.
Lenten service, Sunday-English at
. a. m; German, 10:3O a. m. Sunday
schoo land Bible class at els.
congregational meeting Monday at
E5o p m; Tuesday at p. m. adult
instruction.
The herald., 1912-03-07
5un-Worn Curtains.

In cases where a pair Of CURTAIN
must do for another season and tne'
are too sun-worn in the middle 70
serve, cut away the sun-worn portions
and sew across, then where sewn u.
cord or ribbon, and. II neither "
these are at hand, make couple "
straps OF old linen, and use them y
tie the curtains back at the place tnG
are spliced. Old linen bows, N~
starcbed. are neat
The herald., 1912-03-07

No. 200 Pelican avenue: stora,,..
residence and stable. can he secr.ss
very low rental. d
'Ol-9O3 Pelican avenue good BUSH.
stand; only $500 per month
coTTAGE-3I7 AIx stra.,.
rooms. $500 per month. III
e12-614-616-ets PELICAN AVE -,
soon to be placed in good co,a;.."
bath, iron fences, large Yards. etc >.
each tenant. You should %, 49,.
name on our list for these dAsi-,S,,
houses. Ready about February IL ~
rents will be reasonable.
LARGE 15-RooM HOUSE on Dali
vile street near Pelican; suitab,a q.
boarding house. viii be placed in ga,
condition to suit tenant. viii L..
for term of years.
WEST SIDE REALTY CO.. I'm
1877 DeIaronde Street.
r. A. TANsEY, MANAGER.
The herald., 1912-03-07
LOST.

Locket and chain. on Sunday. Loeb.
ct has small chip diamond on one side
and initial ]. NJ. X. on reverse. RA
ward if returned to Mrs. l.. Lala Ar1
and Verret streets. Tin
The herald., 1912-03-07
Mr.. LAYTON TO GO TO WASHING


The following dispatch from Wash
ngton Wednesday morning looks as
if there may still be a chance for our
river fertilization. The dispatch fol
lows:
The herald., 1912-03-07
LOST.

Lost-Thursday night. Feb. 10Th n,
Opelousas avenue, between Tecbs an,
Elmira, a gold wreath pin set with .,
amethyst. Reward if returned n !
Z. Mongue, 429 Opelousas ave II
The herald., 1912-03-07

ter of what is now Whitney Avenue,
which is a public thoroughfare as far
back as the pumping station, at least.
Beyond that point, it runs through the
property now owned by the Oakdale
Land Company, to the bayou and could
be easily deepened and widened to any
extent desired, the banks being free
from buildings or Improvements of any
consequence; the only requirement be-
ing that the land along its banks or
the canal itself, if presently held under
private title, would, of course, have to
be acquired by the Government. This
location which would be so close to the
Algiers point which is directly opposite
the commercial center of the city,
would be the most advantageous spot
in the harbor for the terminal of the
Inter Coastal Canal, being midway be-
tween Chalmette and the Stuyyesent
Docks. Being also behind the point,
this location would be ideal in the
matter of current and drift-wood which
is directed by said abrupt point, to the
opposite shore. The best of foundation
for the locks would be found here also.
as shown by the Government borings
which were made prior to the locating
of the Naval Station. | would earnest
ly urge that the Algiers Improvement
Association take this whole matter I'D
actively and at once, with view, if
possible, of getting action by this Con-
gress which action has been, as stated,
unfortunately delayed too long already.
and which will be postponed for an
other year, unless somebody gets busy.
In connection with the above the fol-
lowing telegram was sent to Mayor
Behrman over at Washington:
Hon. Mayor Behrman,
Washington, d. c.
Report on Morgan City-New Orleans
Route of Inter-Coastal Canal, filed by
local engineers a year ago. still being
held back by Washington Board await
ing completion of survey of Boston
New Orleans Route with which it has
no direct connection. Ransdell saws
two weeks more will be too late. Can
you not induce engineers to let this go
IN as a special report. Urging Louis
lana delegation to get appropriation
this congress.
ALGIERs IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.
The herald., 1912-03-07
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

Mr.. Peter S. Lawton introduced 2
resolution aimed at the Southern Pa
CHIC Company in conjunction with the
present strike. The resolution was
adopted and has been published in one
OF the city papers.
REPLY FROM BEHRMAN.
The following telegram was received
from Hon. Martin Behrman in reply
to kilograms published above:
Washington, d. c., March s. 1912
Anglers Improvement Association,
New Orleans, La.
General Estopinal will introduce
Dill as requested. Will visit engineers
office in the morning "wednesday
with view of having report hurried
VIII also arrange for a hearing before
Naval Affairs Committee to hear del.
egation from New Orleans on Nava,
Station. Will arrive home Thursday
morning.
MARTIN BEHRMAN."
The herald., 1912-03-07

$50 feet good picke, feDcs
to DR.. A. c. King 2o5 vallette st, wv
The herald., 1912-03-07
FOR SALE.

Cemetery lot; SAIL feet. locate,
corner Of WOodmcn NoDpm.S' y
Main avenue, in McDonoghvius ~. q
terry. Apply to West Side Rea,,u Ie~s
pany, l57 Delaroude street OOs
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-05-14
VERDlcTs IN CIVIL CASES.
PROPOSAL Sd.
GOOD ROADS.
PROPOSAL 11S,

The present constitution provides,
in Article VIII, Section /, that the
state may contract debts to the ex-
tent of $750,000 The convention has
amended this section by raising the
debt limit for one specific purpose
to $50,000000. That purpose is the
establishment of system of good
reads throughout the state. In sub
stance, the proposed amendment pro-
vides that the general assembly may
establish a system of inter-county
wagon roads throughout the state
and authorize the constructing, re-
building, improving, repairing and
maintaining of the same; and for this
purpose ii may provide for the issu-
ing of bonds to an amount not ex-
ceeding 10000, 900 in any one year,
and not exceeding in the aggregate
S50,000,G00. The amendment further
provides that there shall be levied
and collected annually by taxation an
amount sufficient to pay the interest
on said bonds and TO provide sink
ing fund for their final redemption at
maturity The purpose of this change
in the constitution is to make possi-
BILE the construction of system of
good roads under state authority and
at state expense.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-05-14
HOME RULE FOR MUNIciPALl-
TIES.
Proposal 272.

This proposal gives municipalities
a large measure of independent home
rule. They are divided into cities and
villages. Those having population
of 5000 or more are cities; the others
are villages. Municipalities may
choose their own form of government
and exercise all powers within their
corporate limits that are not prohibit
ed by general laws Of the state. At
present they exercise only the powers
granted by general state laws. State
laws providing a form of government
for municipalities become effective
only upon approval of the electors
within their limits.
By referendum vote municipalities
may acquire public utilities, operate
them and sell their product to the eX-
tent of 30 per cent outside of their
corporate limits. municipalities are
given power to acquire property be-
yond their needs and to sell the eX-
cess.
BY vote os two-thirds of the council
or on petition of 10 per cent of the
electors the question of the creation
of charter commission of Is mem
bers shall be submitted TO the people.
The charter framed by the commits
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-05-14

ing acts, II passed by tho rcauiRte
majority. 20 into immediate effect and
are not subject TO the referendum:
1. Acts providing for tax levy.
2. Acts making appropriations for
current expenses of the state govern.
Dlent and state institutions.
3. Emergency measures necessary
for the immediate preservation Of the
public peace, health and safety.
Emergency measures must pass
both branches OF the general assem-.
bly, by an affirmative vote of two
thirds of the members.
Single Tax.-Powers designated az
the initiative and referendum shall
not he used to enact a law authoriz.
ing "single tax on land or land values
or land sites" or classifying property
for purposes OF taxation.
Local Initiative and Referendum
The initiative and referendum powers
inequalities on all subjects upon which
$40. nt.hcipaiues are or may here.
after be authorized to act
General Provisions. - 1. Ballots
shall be so printed as to permit an
affirmative or negative vote upon
each measure submitted to the cleo
tors.
2. The form and signatures OF Pc
titions are carefully safeguarded.
3. The signatures to initiative and
referendum petitions must be distrib-
uted each of one.half of the counties
being required to furnish at least one
half of the designated percentages.
4. Provision is made for printing
and furnishing to the electors of the
state copies of all measures submitted
to them, together with a brief expla-
nation or argument for and against
each measure so submitted.
5. Provision is made for the form
in which competing measures are to
lie submitted to the electors of the
state.
G. The basis upon which the num-
her OF petitioners is TO be determined
Is the total number of votes cast at
the last preceding election for gov
ernor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-05-14
TAXATION.
Proposal 170.

This proposal retains the rule OF
uniform taxation in the present con-
stitution. but provides that state. city.
village. hamlet. county or township
bonds issued henceforth shall be
rubject, like other property, to tax
ition. II also gives the legislature au-
,hority to provide for inheritance
taxes, income taxes. excise and fran
chise taxes. and taxes upon the pro-
duction Of coal, oil. gas and minerals.
II prohibits the incurring OF renewal
Of Indebtedness by the state, OF any
political subdivision thereof unless
the legislation authorizing such in
debtedness provides for the payment
Of not less than 2 per centum Of the
principal. together with the interest
on the same. each year until such in
debtedness is paid.