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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Art Exhibition.

New York. Feb. 11.-OpeninC on the
18th, an international exhibition of
modern art under the auspices of the
American Painters association, COM
posed Of American painters and sculp-
tors, will continue in the Sixty-ninth
regiment armory this city, until March
Il. Two thousand works of art form
the exhibition. including masterpieces
by American and foreign artists. The
varied phases Of the so called modern
movement in Europe will he shown.
the works beginning with those of In
gres and ending with those of the Ital-
ian futurists.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Inaugural Ball Costly.

Washington, Feb. 1n.-One of the ar
guments in favor of holding the innu-
gural ball in the capitol is that the use
costs the government a pretty penny
in loss Of services Of employees and in
other ways. NeSpaSian Warner. who
was commissioner of pensions mt tn"
time. made a report to congress about
the Taft and Sherman inaugural bali
in which he said that setting aside the
pension building for this purpose had
caused the government Il loss of S31.-
600 and that in addition the work Of
the bureau. always heavy, had been
set back for from six months to Il year.
An estimate made recently Of the
loss that will fall on the government
through using the pension building for
the Wilson and Marshall inaugural hall
places the total figure at between $751;
600 and nearly 100000. This estimate
is based on the supposition that it will
be necessary to give a holiday of from
ten days to two weeks to 500 pension
agency employees, whose salaries for
that time would be $4,000 to SoS.OOO:
a holiday of n week to the entire
pension Office staff, with salaries for
that time of $4,000, and IL holiday of
from ten days to two weeks to go en-
ployees of the Indian office. who have
quarters in the pension building, with
salaries for that period of $4,000 to
$4,000. In addition it is estimated
| that it will cost $4,000 for lighting and
decorating the pension building and
! for other expenses. L7Bl
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Preventing Blindness,

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. IA mem
Der of the commission for the conserva-
ton of vision declared that the roller
towel, wood alcohol in cheap drinks
and durable eye diseases of babies
were among the most frequent causes
Of blindness. The commission an
nounces it's intention to organize a
state wide campaign against the evils.
Bills will be introduced in the legisla-
ture to Danish these "relics of barba-
rism," as they are termed by the COM
mission.
Legislation will also be urged to pro
tect laborers working under conditions
injurious to their vision.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14

he demanded. Are we always to be
like this, Marie:' he added, more
softly.
LET us not renew the old discus
sion," she begged YEARLY.
81 do not wish to annoy you. Marie,
but this perpetual GOODNESS is inhuman.
If l am so utterly distasteful to you,
how could you marry me-"
How, indeed"
The automobile stopped under the
porte cochere Of the d'Andeline man
sion.
Together they entered the drawing
room, which already was humming
with the chatter of guests gathered
there and in the adjoining card rooms.
Hello, Anne-Marie.' cried Max, her
younger brother, an irrepressible youth,
kissing her hand. "Hello, Jacques, my
copper crowned brother-in-law."
The Marquise d'Andeline hurried ur
to stop Max's boisterous greetings.
Good evening, dear she said, kiss
ing Anne-Marie and holding out her
hand to Jacques. I'm so glad you
both could come"
Jacques cannot stay" Anne-Marie
said, receiving her mothers effusive
kiss on her cheek.
mo; l only brought Marie, and now
I must return" Brachard explained
II leave for London tonight at II 30"
"Oh, that is too bad. But we saw il
the newspapers that you were going OF
some big railroad project. You ar
eternally busy, Jacques"
II shall return t. say goodby,
Jacques said. Perhaps l may take yo'
| home, Marie"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14

tiOnal association Of Stockholders is I"
lie organized in this city. It's members
will use distinctive letterhends to diff
%ferentiate them from impoStors. Leg
islation will be sought to stop the float
ing of unsound or even questionable
securities. The promoters of the asso-
citation will endeavor to interest the
government in n suggestion that Il ma
tional bureau Of investigation he estal'-
lished whose function shall be to eX-
anime all corporate promotions.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Fair For Porto Rico

San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb. 1c-The
third insular fair opens here Washing
tons birthday and will continue until
March .. Elaborate preparations have
been mad for the g Standing
upon land which the United States
transferred to Porto Rico there are Sev-
eral permanent buildings erected for
the West Indies exposition and the an
nual fairs on this island.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Square Deal In Pure Food,

Washington, Feb. 11.-Dr. Carl l..
Alsberg, successor to DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley as chief Of the chemistry bu-
a nOunc that he stands for the
square deal in the enforcement of the
pure food law.
He was born in New York in 1877
and was graduated from Columbia In
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
Crusade Against Stock SwindIers.

New York, Feb. PA movement the
purpose of which is to protect the pub
lie from stockholders who practice
that branch of stock dealing which
preys upon a gullible patronage will
take shape Feb. 20, when an interna-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
PoliceWomen In St. Paul.

st. Paul, Mimi. Feb. 1O.-ThiS city
now has two women On its police force.
They are Mrs. Margaret Kelly and
Mrs. William Moore. who were appoint
ed by Mayor Keller. 4 recent city or
dinance opened the way to the np-
pointmcnt of p~OlicewOmen.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14

cording to custom in this country. He
succeeded President Louis Forrcr.
President Muller will be succeeded in
turn, Jan. 1, 1914, by DR.. Arthur Hof-
man, who will be vice president dur
ing 1913.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-14
New Swiss President.

Rerne, Feb. 9.-Edouard Muller. VIII"
assumed the presidency of the Swiss
confederation at the beginning of the
year, will hold office for one year.. &C
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
GENDRON--REYNAUD.

Mr.. Charles c. Gendron, of Ed
gard, and Miss Clemence Rey-
maud, of Lucy, were united in
marriage last Saturday, the %.
at the Hotel Monteleone, New
Orleans, in the presence of a few
relatives and intimate friends,
Judge Renshaw officiating.
MIR. Gendron is a prominent
citizen, having in former years
conducted a mercantile establish
ment. Mr.. Gendron was School
Superintendent and member of
the Police Jury, serving as such
with honor and credit. He is now
connected with the Mississippi
Packet Company as coast collec-
tor and his many friends will be
agreably surprised to hear the
news.
The lady of his choice is a sister
of Mr.. Fernand Reynaud, a
prominent planter of Lucy.
Mrsand Mrs. Gendron, after a
weeks stay in the city have re-
turned to their Edgard home.
The Meschacebe Joins the
numerous friends of the couple in
wishing them unalloyed happi-
ness, prosperity and long life.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Delightful Social Event.

DR.. and Mrs. Make ]. Becnel,
of Edgard, entertained delight
fully on Sunday evening in honor
of their young nieces. Winona
and Alma Stewart, Of New Or
leans, who were spending the
Christmas holidays with them.
The dining room and parlor
were prettily decorated with ferns
and red roses. The young guests
played Lotto and Euchre until a
late hour, after which refresh
ments were served.
The first prize was won by
Miss Alma Webre and the BOBBY
was drawn by Mr.. Aubin Webre.
Those present were: Misses
Winona and Alma Stewart,
Fabiola and TheIma Laurent,
Annette and Noemie Jones, Alma
and Lorraine Webre, Norma and
Ruth Stewart.
Messrs. Arthur Leger, Lewis
Lorio, Aubin Webre, Lewis Lau-
rent and Sidney Caire.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Special to the Meschacebe,)
A XMAS DINNER.

To the heart of the Christian
family nothing is dearer than the
celebration of the beautiful and
holy Feast of Xmas, with a per-
feet union of the family Circle,
Dearer than the honor of enter
tanning one of Christ's own dis
ciples on this day of days and such
was the distinction enjoyed by
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Champagne and
family when the Rev. Father
Charles Richard, venerable and
beloved Pastor of our Parish,
graced the festive board with his
usual affability and good humor.
The hours were but minutes in
such distinguished company, and
all joined in the wish that our
dear father would be spared and
grant us many returns of this
happy day. Mr.. and Mrs. S. H.
Frederic, also MIR. and Mrs. P.
Fl. Rodrigue, of Pascagoula, are
home for the Holidays.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
THE NEWS ELSEWHERE

Anatole Tassin. a native of this
parish, but residing at West Wego,
in Jefferson parish, has caused the
arrest of several we'll known citi-
zens of that place. Tassin has
sworn to on affidavit against the
parties for violating Article $50,
RevisedStatutes, relative to break
ing and entering a dwelling house
in the night time, armed with a
dangerous weapon and shooting
with intent to kill. The accused
were placed in Jail, but later re-
leased under bond.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
THE NEW YEAR.

Ere we enter the New Year,
with its untried experiences, let us
glance over the events of the past
year.
With many of US the flood has
caused ruin and desolation and
occasioned failures which lie
buried with the old year.
Our planters, imbued with
courage are determined to over
come the heavy losses which they
nave sustained.
Let US hope that the mighty
Mississippi will remain within. its
bed and that our future efforts will
aboundi in coed results.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04

Hon. A. Champagne, levee
commissioner for the Lafourche
District and half owner of the
Gold Mine plantation, was in
upper -Edgard Saturday.
U u o
Messrs. E. s. Dutreix and Co,
have leased from Mr.. Jack
Strange his West Wego planta
ton, which will be sown to rice
Mr.. CyriIle Schexneydre, for
merly residing at Edgard, but
now managing the Bonsecours
plantation, in st. James, Wis ted
his brother, Judge E. Schexney-
Dire, last week.
The School Board has re-organiz-
ed, the members having qualified.
Hon. Charles st. Martin. of La
Place, who has filled the chair of
presiding officer for several terms
was again honored, being re-elect-
ed president without opposition,
Mr.. E. o. Abadie, of Wallace, was
elected vice-president and Mr. J.
Holiday Dupuy, whose activities
in school progress have been ap-
proved, was reelected secretary
superintendent t-treasurer for a
term of four years. The official
proceedings are published in this
issue of the Meschacebe.
The Police Jury met in regular
session on Thursday and transact
ed routine business. Several mat
ter were referred to District At
torney Marrero, who is ex-oificio,
legal adviser Of the Jury, for his
opinion, all Of which he took under
advisement.
@ % o
Will the Hymelia crevasse be
closed in time? We can expect a
rising river next month and the
channel is still open.
The inclement weather causes
delay and it's up to our planters
to urge the authorities to make a
effort to close the break.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Local and Personal

Don't forget to write it 1918.
The public school reopen next
Monday, the6.
O. a O.
Mr.. James Berthelot, Of 1ber-
vile parish, visited relatives in
Edgard Sunday last.
= y q
MIR. J. T. Faucheux, u. S. levee
inspector at Waterproof, La,
spent the holidays with his family
at Edgard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson Oubre,
of Garyville, spent the holidays
with relatives in Edgard.
Mr.. Walter Oubre, of New
Orleans, spent the holidays with
relatives and friends in Edgard-
. = .
Mr.. P. r. Vicknair, of Killona,
was at Dutch Bayou Saturday
engagedin in auditing the books of
Messrs. Perilloux and Schex-
naildre.
Misses Ida and Anna Fabre and
Aline Berthelot, of Edgard, were
guests of Mrs. Emile Webre, of
Reserve, Saturday.
Hon. and Mrs. j. K. Gaudet and
son, Hermann, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Jules Joseph on New
Years Day.
Mr.. John Borne, the welI-known
syrup expert. has returned from
the Helvetia factory, bf Mr. Louis
Hynelin st James parish. where
he was employed during the past
season,
~ e
From present indications over
15O acres will be cultivated in
rec below Wallace, in this parish.
d u =
he rainy season continues un-
abated and all field activities are
at a standstill. with few excep-
tions where some cane still re-
main in the field.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Examinations of Teachers.

The State Teachers examining
committee has announced the fol
lowing dates Of the next regular
and special examinations for
teachers of Louisiana who wish to
secure acertificate to teach in the
public schools: January 80 and 81
and February |, at each parish
seat, under the supervision of the
parish superintendent.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
j Good Resolution.

While the feeling of good fel-
lowship is in the air and good
resolutions are being made for the
New Year. why notresolve to be-
come o regular subscriber to the
Meschacebe.
BY so doing you viii enter the
New Year with a lighter heart
and so viii we.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
NEW COURT RULES.

To dispose Of misdemeanor cas-
es and receive pleas. Judge Ed
ringten has decided to hold court
sessions regularly each month in
jefferson, st. Charles and this
parish.
It has been decided to hold ses-
sions in St. John on the first
Thursday of each month, this be-
ing the regular meeting day of the
police jury.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Friends EajOy
New Years Party.

Miss Aline Tregre, of Garyville,
entertained the following friends
on New Years night. Misses
Blanche Perilloux. Alix and
Olivia Gaudin and Aline Tragre
and Messrs. Pelham Hebert,
Achille Gaudin. Wilson Tregre and
MIR. and Mrs. A. G. Tregre.
Refreshments were served and
games played and all present
enjoyed themselves immensely.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
LAuRENF-HEBERF.

The marriage of Mr.. Sevigne
Laurent. a native and former resi-
dent Of Edgard. and Miss Adele
Hebert, Of Iherville parish, is
announced for Wednesday even
ING, Jan. g, 1913, the ceremony
to be solemnized at the White
Castle Church.
The Meschacebe wishes the
prospective couple long life, hap
piness and prosperity.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
A TRUE COPY:
J. Fl. DuPuy,
Secretary.
Edgard, Louisiana.
December Is, 1912.


On this day, the individuals who
in September, 1912, had been
elected members of the Board of
School Directors of the Parish of
ST. John the Baptist, having re-
ceived their commissions and hav-
ing duly qualified as regular
members Of the Board of School
Directors of the Parish of st. John
the Baptist, sat in special session
for the purpose of organizing the
new Board.
The personnelof the Board was
as follows: Mr.. D. Lousteau of the
First Ward; Mr.. E. A. Leger of
the Second Ward. Mr.. E. o.
Abadie of the Third Ward: MIR.
Charles st. Martin of the Fourth
Ward; Mr.. E. Madere of the Fifth
Ward; Mr.. ]. P. Lauret of the
Sixth Ward.
Mr.. st. Martin, having been
chosen as temporary chairman,
called the meeting to order and
stated the purpose of the meeting.
Mr. Laurel proffered the fol-
lowing resolution which was
adopted unanimously:
Whereas, Act. No. PA of 1912
provides for the division of the
membership of this Board by
wards into three divisions as near
ly equal as possible, the members
of the first group to hold office
for two years, the members Of the
second group to hold office for
four years, the members of the
third group to hold office for six
years; therefore be it.
Resolved, That the membership
of this Board be divided into
groups as follows: Messrs; Leger
and Lousteau of the First and
Second Wards respectively:
Messrs. Abadie and st. Martin of
the Third and Fourth Wards, re-
spectively; Messrs. Madere and
Laurel of the Fifth and Sixth
respectively; belt further
Resolveds That lots be drawn to |
ascertain the length of service of |
the members of the groups thus
The drawing of lots resulted as
follows: Messrs. st. Martin and
Abadie, six-year terms; Messrs. |
Leger and Lousteau, four-year
terms; Messrs. Madere and I.au-
ret, tWO-year terms.
Mr.. Abadie placed the name of |
Mr.. st. Martin in nomination for
The presidency of the Board and
the nomination was duly second |
ID. There were no other nonaina- |
lions for the presidency and Mr..
St Martin was unanimously elect. |
ID president.
MIR. Leger placed the name of |
Mr.. Abadiein nomination for the /
1ice-presidency of the Board and |
he nomination was duly yseconded, /
There were no other nounina-
ions and Mr.. Abadie was unani-
n0usly elected vice-wesident,
Mr. Ababie placed the name Of
Ar. ]. H. DuPuy in nomination |
ior superintendent -secretary-
treasurer of the Board and the
nomination was duly seconded.
There were no other nominations
md Mr.. Puy was unanimously
elected uperintendent-seeretary-
treasurer of the Board for a period /
)f four years.
Upon motion, duly seconded. |
,he Board adjourned to meet again /
1t the call of the president.
Charles st. Martin.
A TRIJECOPY.
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Notice to 1agPuges.s.

Notice ID hereby given that the STATE ana
Parish t. for the year 1912. also Poll taxes
for ske sar dne By the male inhabitsnts
over the age of q years, 40 per list on ale in
my once, are now dae and c0llectabsa. and
unless paid within the time prescribed by
lave, ehe same viii be collected with interest
ana costs PAUL BERTHELOT.
Sheriff and Tar Collector
Sheri61s Once, Parish of 81 JeAn the Beue
ist. Nevenbar ~ 1919. -D~pS
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10 Not Spit.

The State Board Of Health will
place inspectors on all trains to
arrest all violators of the splitting
ordinance. The men will be in
plain clothes and will promptly
arrect any one splitting on the
floor. seat or wall,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Beautiful Calendars Received.

The Meschacebe acknowledges,
with thanks, the receipt@ two
artistic calendars, one from the
st. James Bank, of Lutcher, La, =,
and the other from the Peoples
Pharmacy, Of Reserve.
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RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.

Send in your renewal now,
brother subscriber. Do not put it
off.
Be business-like, renew right
now and start the New Year with
d subscription paid a full year in
advance.
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FOUND

A red heiter. about 8 years old with
left ear spit. Owner can have the ami
NAL by paying all costs.
PIERRE TREGRE,
Syndic, Sixth Ward.
Parish Of st. John the Baptist.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Proceedings of the
Board OF School Directors
Of the Parish Of St. John the Baptist
Edgard, Louisiana,
noonrohoys 10 1910

UecemDef ~, lSlE.
On this day the Board of School
Directors sat in special session
convened by order Of the president
for the purpose of dissolving the
Board ofSchool Directors as pres
emily organized to permit of the
organizing of the new School
Board, the members of which had
received their commissions and
were ready to qualify.
Upon motion, duly seconded the
minutes were dispensed with.
All unfinished business having
been satisfactorily arranged, it
was moved by Mr.. Laurel, Sec
onded by Mr.. Lousteau and un-
animously carried that the Board
adjourn sine die.
Charles st. Martin,
President.
A TRUE COPY:
J. Il. DuPuy,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Wanted

A position 8 manager of country store,
clerk or timekeeper. Have the expe-
rience and am sober and industrious.
NJ. Z. BECNEL,
At this Office
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
Proceedings Of the Police Jury
OF THE
Parish Of St. John the Baptist.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1918

THURSDAY. JANUARY 2, 1918.
The Police Jury met this day in regu.
lar monthly session with the Hon. A.
Lasseigne in the chair and the following
members present Messrs. Le Brun.
Barre, Bourgeois, Nagel and Schexney.
DIRE. Absent None.
The minntes OF the last meeting were
read and approved.
The finance Committee reported favor
ably upon the following bills, which
we're ordered paid:
DR. L. T. Donaldson, Pres. B. of Health 125 90
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Notice to Stockholders.

Lions, La,
Dec. 90, 1912.
The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ere Of the San FreDeisco Planting and
Manufacturing Company. Ltd, for the
election Of directors win be held al the
ofice OF the Company, oO Monday, jan
uary 6, 1918.
LEzIN DRY,
Secretary.
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Notice to Stockholders.

La Place, La.
December 20, 1912.
The annual meeting OF the stockhola.
eHs OF the Woodland Planting and Man.
otscsuHing Company, Ltd, for the elec.
tioa OF directors will be held al the Office
OF the Company ON Monday, January 6,
1913
a. LASSEIGNE,
Secretary.
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FOR SALE

1876 acres,cut.over lands on edge Lake
Des Anemands. Ideal location for fishing
hunting and TRAPPING.
Tract al fenced IN and good building,
Sone cypress and more moss on place
than price asked. Terms easy.
apply to Eugene Dumezi
Edgard; La
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1913-01-04
FOB SALE

One bank stock certificate. Gary State
Bank. Apply at this Office.
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moved Dy MI Neget and seconded by
Mr. Bourgeois that Mr.. Andre Parinoux
be appointed Pound keeper in the 4sh
ward, to take effect at once. Adopted.
Moved by Mr.. Barre and seconded by
Mr. Bourgeois that the President M.
point committee Of three members to
investigate the damage done to the pro.
perty II Mr.. Laganne and report at the
next meeting.
The following members were appoint.
ed: Meesrs. Laaseigne, Bourgeois and
T,eBrun.
Pnere being no further business, on
motion duly seconded the Jury adjourn.
A. LAsSEIGNE,
President.
Il. BODIN,
Secretary.
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Entered as second-class matter NJ
vember 9th 1909, at the Office
at Edgard, La, under the Act of
March 8, 1879.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-10-18

SHE was SMALLEST WOMAN