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The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
LEVEE BOARD SALARIES.
The Supervising Auditors Report
q Shows Interesting Data Of Work.

BATON Rouge ge.-~SuperVlSlnG Auditor
Smiths report shows that the secre-
taries of the fifteen leYee boards OF
the state during the past year drew
a salary OF $l3,Gl793, while the at
tOrneys of these boards drew salaries
amounting to $l0.l46.21. The total
amount OF repairs on lcVees was $5O.-
900, The total amount spent in labor
OF levee maintenance amounts TO Sl02'-
|287.45. The total resources OF the
levee boards during the past year was
$2.350,326.97. The expenses OF the
levee boards during this period was
$1,7l9,741.62.
The following is the report Of the su
pervising auditor covering the finan-
cial activity OF the levee boards from
January l. 1911, TO December 81. 1911:
January l. 1911, balances on hand (fif-
teen boards), s663, ,94664, less over
draft balances (three boards, $685.
4S060.
Net balance beginning Of year.
| S624,466.04; mill levee tax, 1878, ,20l.75; /;
acreage tax, s270,17709; produce tax.
$155, ,40929; interest on delinquent
taxes, $l0,02557; interest on balances
and bonds, s29,996.40; redemption OF
property, $33742; sale Of lands. $l9,-
lO0.5O; royalties, $147245.62; bonus,
$l7,265; refunds, sGl5.l5; sale of right
of way, $l3775; sale Of bonds and
loans, $9,S95.06; sundry sales, ST.
O34.9O: land and wharf leases, $32375;
miscellaneous, $119; general engineer
fund, $74,15lGS; contractors deposits,
$S25; transfer OF funds, $4,000. Total,
$2,35O,32697.
Disbursements: Levee construction,
S6G6,5lS77; leVee maintenance, re-
pairs s50,52716, labor $102,2S7.45, in.
spectorB salaries $37,076.80, commits
sioners' and inspectors expenses $4,-
355.7l; salaries, secretaries $13,61793,
attorneys $10,146.21. presidents s2,-
900, clerical help $2,9O5; commission
ers' mileage and per diem, $6,969.65;
publishing and advertising. $3,13I59;
office rent, $l,233.50; office expenses,
$2,673.64; tax collectors and assess
ors' commissions, $26,308.23; interest
on notes and bonds, $416,600.26; court
costs, 1856 SO; travelling expenses.
$776.90; redemption Of bonds and
notes, $4,000; refunds. $2,259.5S;
dredge supplies. s1.694.49; excayating
and dredging, $1G4S168; purchase of
bonds. $19,126.96; miscellaneous, $173;
insurance, s79775; removals and ap-
preparations of property, $l96,94S.43;
transfer of funds, $4,000; freight, ST.
6S0.91; pasting coupons, 1915; mort
gage and emergency certificates,
$56459; payment Of royalties, $27,-
91795; engineering and surveying, 49,
21673; December 81, 1911, net bal
ance close Of year eighteen boards).
$633,575.35. Total. s2,350,526.97.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Penalty of 100000 Upheld.

New Orleans.-A penalty of $4,000
imposed by Judge Emery Speer upon
the Merchants and Miners Transporta-
tion Company in the United States
district court, was affirmed by the
United States circuit court Of appeals.
The case practically involved the Civ.
ing of rebates to shippers through
the application of freight rates lower
than those filed with the interstate
commerce commission. The Mer.
chants and Miners Transportation
Company in it's testimony intended to
show that it was honestly mistaken as
to the precise rates legally applicable
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
LOUISIANA STATE NEWS
HApP PENiNGS OF INTEREST
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
ITEMS FROM EVERY QUARTER
OF Louisiana When It is News Gath'
cred for Our Many Readers-
Parish and City.
Mrs. McRee Set Free.

Opelousas.- Zee Runge Mckee,
who shot her young friend. Allan Gar
land, to death in her room September
q last, was acquitted by jury Of the
charge of manslaughter. The jury
stood eleven for acQuittal and one for
conviction as charged.
Holding her golden.haired little
daughter Vollera in her arms and with
tears streaming down her cheeks, Mrs
McRee arose as soon as the foreman
had announced the verdict.
Your honor" she said, may | thank
the jurymen?"
She shook hands with each juror
who had voted for her acQuittal.
Her husband on his feet and with
arms stretched out to the jurors, eX
claimed:
Gentlemen, please allow me to
thank you, and may God bless each
one or you.
Husband and wife embraced
There was a pathetic picture on the
"other side" While the McRees were
joyous, the Garlands gaZed fiXedly
upon the skull Of their dead relative
which had been brought into court.
Under the Louisiana law the agree
ment of nine jurors is enough for a
verdict, except in capital crimes.
Mrs. McRee maintained that she
killed Allan Garland because he in
suited her.
The McRees left for Texas, leaving
behind a town seething with excite
ment and bitter factional feeling. a
sequel to the sensational trial.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Crazy Snake Dead.

Oklahoma City,-"Crazy Snake" the
Indian responsible for an uprising in
Oklahoma few years ago, and whose
real name is Chitto Harjo, is dead
Crazy Snake" died Saturday near Old
hickory, the stomping ground Of the
Creeks when they made the out.
breaks during 1908. 1t is reported
hat the old chief died peacefully in
MS tepee. The Indian always con.
tended that his tribe had been robbed
of their land by the whites, and on
several occasions went to Washington.
where ne appeared before the senate.
Failing to get what he believed to be-
Justice, he started an uprising in Nc.
tntosh. Okusfee and adjoining coun.
lies that one time threatened the lives
'f many settlers and was probably the
last OF its kind in this country.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Meeting of Concordia Police Jury.

Vidalia.-A meeting of the police
jury Of Concordia parish convened
Monday. Road overseers were appoint.
ed to replace those who were unable
to serve. A communication from the
president Of the levee board, relative
to a conference to be held at Tallulah
on April 4 to consider the matter of
equalizing assessments for the par
ishes comprising the district. The
president appointed the following
committee to attend the meeting:
w. G. Walton, w. p. Campbell, S. A.
Conn, J. J. Friedler, F. D. Brown, L.
c. Gwin, C. B. Burley. B. Y. Wade
and J. H. Lambdin, the police jury.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Something In IL,

Governor Beryl Carroll of Iowa has
an amusing story OF a state senator
whose amusing appearance might pos
sihly lead one to mistake him for a
laboring man, but who Is as sensitive
as woman to all unpleasant circum.
stances.
This man." said Governor Carroll
happened to be standing outside a
Des Moines undertaking establish,
ment. conversing with a friend on
political matters, when one OF the
employees came out of the shop and
said:
"'Say, will you give us a lift with
q casket?'
THE senator shuddered and replied
hesitatingly:
lis there's there-anything in
itT
"'Sure,' came the hearty reply.
there's a couple OF drinks in it!"-
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Or. To.er Acquitted.

Shreveport-Dr. T. NJ. Toler, a
prominent physician Of Vivian, and
graduate Of Tulane university, was ac-
quilted of the charge of violating the
prohibition law by writing two whisky
prescriptions for private detective
employed by Sheriff Flournoy in the
oil field. 1t developed that the detec-
tive deceived DR.. Toler by declaring
he was just off Gag" and in need
OF stlmulant, and acted the part thor
oughly.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Injured by Dynamite Explosion.

Jennings.-Fritz Huber, Jr, of the
Jennings Nursery Company, narrowly
escaped death while he was blasting
with dynamite, preparing ground for
tree planting, near town. Fe had two
sticks Of dynamite in a pail OF water,
and while standing over the pail a
stick exploded in the ground, causing
an explosion of the two sticks in the
pail, iniuring him severely.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Egg and Poultry Producer.

Crowley. - Senator Barousse Of
Church Point was in Crowley this
week, and states that farming has
been delayed about a month by the
wet weather, but that the farmers are
now busy getting in their crops. Sen
ator Barousse claims that the COM
munity about Church Point is rapidly
becoming one of the greatest egg and
poultry producing sections of South
west Louisiana, and that many car
loads of eggs have been shipped to
New Orleans this spring and winter.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Recoverinu From Onera+ion

CroWley.-Dr. Evans of the sani-
tarium in the medical department Of
the Chicago university wired that lne
operation on Frank Randolph was sue
cessful. Mr.. Randolph was formerly
editor of the Daily Signal and is
well known rice man of Southwest
Louisiana.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Passenger Train Wrecked.

Hubbard, Tex.-Passenger train No
on the St Louis and Southwestern
was wrecked Sunday five miles nortn
of Hubbard. Two are reported in.
!ured. The train was bound fo,
Memphis from Waco and was eapip
ped with Pullman,
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Norwegian Steamer Damaoed

New Orleans. The Norwegian
steamer st, Andrews, from Cienfuegos
with cargo of sugar, had her super
structure damaged to the extent OF
$500 Monday when she dragged her
anchor and collided with the schooner
Three Marys at quarantine station
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
$4,000 Verdict for Mercy.

Chicago.-The jury in the case of
Miss Esther Mercy in her slander suit
against Miss Marion Talbot, dean OF
women at the University of Chicago.
Tor 100000 damages, Saturday re.
turned a verdict giving the plaintiff
Judgment for $4,000.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Body of Student Recovered

College Station, Textile body OF
Norman 5. Hunter of San Angelo. the
student OF the A. and NJ. college who
was drowned while the cadets were
On the annual practice march, was
recovered from the Brazos Saturday
by H. Perrin, a cadet of the college
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
ANGOLA Is Menaued.

Baton Rouge.-Angola plantation in
West Feliciana, the big sugar planta.
ton of the State penitentiary system,
is threatened by the high waters of
the Mississippi, and the officials of the
board of control are seriously concern.
ed over the situation.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The New York surrogate has re-.
fused to upset the will of rich spin.
ster who believed that her cat was q
reasoning being aud possessed a soul
An old established belief of that sort
dating back to the days of an
cient Egypt, Is surely entitled to some
respect.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A Pennsylvania Enoch Arden on his
temperance was promptly sent to
jail. This course followed, as a rule,
might tend largely to decrease these
poetic resurrections.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A set Of fanatical Russian women
tried to cruelty man whom they had
adopted as their savior" AS he CALI
ed the police we take it that he was
merely willing to live. not die the
part.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Electric Railway and Power Company

GTNESTTN NdIIWdy anu FUWET LOFnDaTV,
Lafayette.-The Louisiana Electric
Railway and Power Company, a new
concern, whose object and purpose is
to construct and operate an electric
railway embracing a circuit from New
Iberia to st. Martinville, Breaux
Bridge, Lafayette, Broussard, Youngs-
vile and Abbeville, thence back to
New Iberia, was organized this week
and duly incorporated before the clerk
of the court, J. G. St Julien. The CAP
ital stock was fixed at $2,OOO,OOO.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A New Jersey woman has been
brought into court for carrying a re-
volver. 1t won't do to permit the
women to take their leap year priv.
lege too seriously.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

All musical instruments are de-
nounced as immoral by New Jersey
minister. We would be pleased to
have him tell us what harm a bass
drum ever did.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A family Of six has lived for three
months on 81 a week, says a Boston
paper. 1t is easier to guess what they
didn't have to eat than what they did.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

One Of the most cheerful aspects Of
the Chinese situation is the regularity
with which WI Ting Fang lands a big
Job with each change Of administra'
ton.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A Yale professor rises to remark
that $12.61 a week Is enough. We pre-.
sumo that all he gets over and above
that amount is turned back into the
Yale treasury.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Every wedding is declared to be q
elimination Of a romance. 1t Is USE
less toVtry to change the pet phrases
Of the newspaper man.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Another prophet comes to the from,
with the prediction that the world
will end in the year 4237. We here.
by indite a message of sympathy to
the citizens of 4237
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Fire DESTROYS Pump House

Garyville.-Fanned by brisk wind,
fire completely destroyed the pump
house of the Lyon Cypress Lumber
Company.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
5000 People DYING DaiIv.

Shanghai.-Dr. ]. B. Woods, foreign
superintendent OF famine relief work
reports that 5000 people are diving
daily of hunger.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The Japanese ambassador tells as
that the world is at peace. Aside
from the fact that there are few
wars in progress, he is right.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A Missouri court has granted a
woman 81 for the loss OF her hus-
bands affections. The husband prob
ably feels flattered.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
Report OirigiSIe Sold to Jaoan

BerIln.--A report has it thst the
-afseVal dlrigible balloon, which has
lst been completed. has been 500 u
The japanese government.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Hens can be taught to talk. accord
ing to Washington scientist, but
what We want is less talk and more
eggs.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

An Austrian archduke Is to visit
New York during the coming summer.
More trouble for those on the outer
fringe OF the Four Hundred.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A doctor tells US that anger gen
crates sugar In the blood. and yet we
have often met amiable men with
sweet dispositions.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A woman writer tells us that chew
ing gum steadies the nerves, but it
is more than likely that she derives
more money from chewing the rag.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Fighting a duel with wax bullets Is
a noble sport, but why not use per-
fume sprays and make it ali the rage
In Paris?
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Football rules have been changed
again, but up to date no step has
been taken to equip the rooters With
Maxim silencers.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

With the per capita money Of the
country down to S3461, a good many
people will have to be content with
their last years automobiles.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A New Jersey man has been sent
to jail for stealing loaf Of bread. but
think of all the advertising he Is get
ting out Of 1t.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The woman who is dazzling east"
ern society by wearing diamonds on
her slippers Is certainly we'll heeled.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Pure blood is essential to Good Health
Garfield Tea dispels impurities, cleanses the
system, and eradicates disease.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

An oculist tells us that alcohol
hurts the eyesight, and yet We have
known It 70 make men see double.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Wearing jewels In the heel Is said
to be gaining popularity. but only
among high steppers.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The race on higher education Is ex.
pensive. Yale is building this year
a 100000 stadium.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The flrecracker trust in China can
be trusted to make the republics IN
dependence a day noisy holiday.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

MiIliners say that the size OF WON.
ems hats will be smaller this spring.
But what about the bills?
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The weather man should realize
that anticipation Is nearly as bad az
realization and let up on It
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The more trust magnate wants
the less the other fellow gets.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12
The RICE BELT JOURNAL
WELSH PIG. CO., LTD, Pubs.

The spring girl is about ready to
make her bow.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

A man isn't necessarily worthless
because his neighbor is worth more.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

The war between the hobble skirt
and the high car step goes on in many
cities with varying results.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

Burglars In Gary, Ind. stole house
the other night Next thing we know
they will hdnap the village lookup.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-04-12

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The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
APPLICATION FOR BIDS FOR
TIMBER LEASES


BY virtue of an order of Hon. P.
H. Adams, referee, / am authorized as
trustee of Pearson Jones Lumber
Company. bankrupt. 10 advertise for
bids to be submitted to Hon. P H.
Adams, at his Office, room 513 Grant
building, Atlanta, i9 Ella, on Deeem.
Der 3, 1872, AT 10 a. m. tor tne lnler-
est Of said banke .pt al c.,ia.n um-
Der leases executed { ]. b. Jacobs,
II C. Jacobs and ]. S Jacobs, on
August 80, 1911, and December 20,
1911, respectively, and running for
five years. conveying to Iessees all the
pine and cypress timber upon ap-
proXimately twelve hundred and fifty
(i250) acres of land in Wayne coun-
ty, Georgia. The said interest of said
bankrupt in said leases is to be sold
free from lien.
B. B. Fuchs, Trustee,
1922 Gambler Building,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Nov. 26-27.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

but the crowd cheered, as with Bl1z
ed hands, he held up small rogS&
box, Fellows he shouted, 'lgss
Bucklen's Arnica Salve I hold, bar
everything beat for burns" Righte
also for boils, ulcers, sores, pfTs-
pies, eczema. cuts, sprains, brufse4-
Surest pile cure. 1t subdues infiasR-
nation, kills pain Only 25c ae asS
druggists.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

CHRISTMAS PICTURES should
be made now. Be very busy in De-
cember and can give you better ser
vice now. G. E. WHITE, Photographer
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Is your husband cross? An ifrIES.
Bile. fault finding disposition is offer
due to a disordered stomach. A max
with good digestion is nearly always
good natured. A sreat many haSe
been permanently cured Of stomaeE
trouble by taking Chamberlain's Tai
Jets. For sale by all druggists.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
EXCURSION BATES
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
"The Standard Railroad Of the South"


"The Standard Railroad of the South"
Atlanta National Commercial Gas
Association. Dec 2-6, 1912.
Atlanta. Ga.-Southern Appalachian
Good Poads Association. Nov. 20-21,
1912.
Columbia, S .C-Fifth National
Cora Exposition. Jan 27, Feb. 9th,
1919. Cside trip excursion fares t.
points in South Carolina, including
Augusta. Ga.)
Jacksonville, Fla-Southern Medi-
cal Association Nov. 9, 1912.
Moultrie, Ga-Georgia Baptist
Convention. Nov. 10, 1912.
Washington, d. C.-United Daugh-
teEs Confederaey. Nov. 1916, 1912,
AaF'or information as 10 rates. sched-
ules. etc. Write nearest ticket agent
or
L. p. Green. e, M. North,
TRAY Pass, Agt, AsstGen. Pass. .Agt.
Thomasville, Ga. Savannah, Ga
Try our new orand. the Enplr'
Smoker IT'S an elegant smoke For So
9-rve,vick Smoker Mf" co
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
Jas. CriSwOld

The boys appetite is often fife
source of amazement. If you wSsI&
have such an appetite take ChaHSSer-
lain's Tablets. They not only create
a healthy appetite, but strengther the
stomach and enable it to do its vsrk
naturally" For sale by all deaBeFx
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
The LNATIONAL BANK OF
BRUNSWICK
Capital an Profits
$3oo00o.o0
Yellow Yam Pot-toes, 65c per bu.
Phone 1se, Evelyn Mercantile Co.

CHRISTMAS PICTURES should
be made now Be very busy in De-
cember and can give you better ser
vice now. G. e. WHITE, Photographer
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

New Buckwheat, Slap Jack FIsss.
Uncle Sans Breakfast Food and bsew
Georgia Syrup at DEVICES. Pksss
10s.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

N. S. KNIGHT Il co.'s coal burns
to ashes. No clinekrs loft, Phone
44s.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
Does
Your
Pocket
Pay
Interest

Does it give you the self
respect and confidence in
the future that a gradually
increasing bal n k paccouRt
does2
Money in your pocket son
goes to txtravagances.
Money deposited here draws
4 per cent interest.
Begin to save now. One
dollar will open a savings
account here and by adding
to 1t regularly, you will soon
have a good, substantial
banA account.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Fresh Macaroni, New Cheese and
Butter at DEVICES.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Full line of Fancy and Family Gro
eeries, Prompt delivery. Phone 189,
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Full line Of Fancy and Family Gro
ceries. Prompt delivery. Phone 49,
Evelyn Mercantile Co.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Red, White and Yellow Onion Sets.
loc quart. Phoenix Grocery Co
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

Jones Little Dairy Sausage inst az
rived at KEANY'S. Phone 365.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

New Georgia Syrup, soe per gal
lon. Phone ts9, Evelyn Mercantile c.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

PAY CITY TAXES NOW; NO.
VEM6ER 80 LAST DAY.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
-A->-----
NOTICE.
49,

bFUnSWIchi hNOV. 2 I3I1.
Public notice is hereby given that
the last half of city taxes for the
year 1912 is due and payable on or
before the 3Oth day Of Noyemhas'
1912. and that I have Deen directed
TO close the tax digest on that date.
All city taxes unpaid at She close
business on November y will be
placed in execution. Save additional
costs and interest by paying now at
room No. s, city Hall
w. B. Fain,
11-30 City Treasurer.
wait for peeenlber 9. Georgia
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26

A pure Havana Cigar for So. TFS
the Elegantes and be convinced
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
STEAMER HESsIE.
Brunswick te Darien. Ga,

aAIIIVE BIUUbWIUA - % OV pm
Take this picturesque route and Sc
the first settlement in Georgia at
Frederica-the old fort and cannon
used by Oglethorpe.. - 3. WRIGHT
Manager.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-23
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journal, Kansas City, Mo-, is making a
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for WHOLE YEAR This is a ONE
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Persons who desire to follow the Cam
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the progress of events can do so by
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-23
How Opium is Secured.

Opium Is got By cutting the capsule
OF the poppy flower with n0tched
iron instrument at sunrise. and by the
next morning a drop Or 50 Of juice
has oozed out The is scraped of
and saved By the grover, and after
he has vessel fun OF II. IL is strain
ed and dried. It takes a great many
poppies TO make pound Of opium
and it goes through number Of proc.
esses before # is ready for the mar,
ket In a liquid state It looks like
dark strawberry jam.