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The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12
WHY FIRE INFORMATION is NOT GIVEN.
Telephone Company Official Tells The Echo and
Explains Why His Company Forbids Operators
Telling Location of Fires.

J. G. Rourke, suburban district man
ager for the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company. spent part of the
week in this city in the interest of his
office. Although an exceedingly busy
man at all times and 5sp1y engrossed
in the affairs of hi, ~, Ssass within his
province, he is mostgenial gentleman
and approachable at all times.
With view of getting information
for the public regarding the with
holding OF knowledge from the individ-
ual telephone subscribers the location
of fire when alarm was given, The Echo
took occasion to interview Mr.. O'Rourk
anent the subject. What was the COM
pany's ruling, and why?
With reference to the question of
giving informant ton to the general public
as to the locations of fires, he said
that the Company's attitude was
prompted by the following reasons:
"When an alarm of fire is sounded
it causes an unusual rush upon the
operators and develops and creates a
load that the service cannot carry. The
result is that legitimate calls-for in
stance, a subscriber seeking to ges the
operator to place call for physician
in case of extreme need, would be un-
able to do so and this delay might re-
suit very seriously to the patient.
"Secondly, operators are only human
and undue demand upon their physical
resources unnerves and upsets them and
slows down the service for consider
| able time after the rush has passed
| We would be willing TO furnish tn
information to any central point named
by the Mayor or Chief of the Fir,
| Department, and connect with this mum
Der any subscriber or other calling part
seeking information about the fire.
"Thirdly, we do not take the position
of refusing to distribute such know
ledge because we wish to be arbitrary
but largely to protect not only our ow
service but the legitimate demands c
our subscribers and it has been ou
experience as a rule, that the create
number of people ringing up at thi
time and seeking information are nc
bona fide subscribers.
"This matter has been up in variou
other places and when explained alon
the lines outlined above, we have ha
| no trouble in satisfying our patrons an
the municipal officials that our positio
is correct one and invariably met wi t
thoir ondorsomant -
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12

No scene of similar occasion from
fairy land could have compared favora-
bly, with that of Saturday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Nj. Gex, when
their charming and accomplished grand
daughter, Miss Vivian Ducatel, enteT-
tanned at a dinner of nine covers in
compliment to Miss Marie Louise Mo-
reau, member of the graduating class
Bay High School.
The ceiling of the spacious dining
room was concealed from view by net
work of sweet pea blossoms and ferns.
Suspended from the center and hang
ing over the festal board was a huge
school bell, about or feet in height,
covered with sweet pea blossoms and
ferns, and, like so many twinkling stars,
there shown in living fire, vari-colored
incadescent lights peeping through
right of color which formed the bell.
The sweet pea, class flower. and the
class colors of green and white predom-
mated throughout, and the CONNECTIONS
and ices, in color, were in keeping with
the scheme. The most minute detail
was not omitted.
Each graduate present was presented
with a decorative basket filled with
natural sweet pea blossoms and besides
this there was graduation present IN
addition to the place favors. The hon.
oree was presented with the larger
basket, which had served during the
dinner as the beautiful center piece OF
the table. Between each Of the eight
courses of the menu she was formally
presented with valuable and beauti-
full present from differen member OF the
family, accompanied with an original
and appropriate verse. This innovation,
to say the least, was interesting and
pretty.
Attable were: Misses Vivian Duca-
tel, Marie Louise Moreau, Lucy McGinn,
Lillith Ansley, Laura Sporl, Adele
Rexach, Annie Warren, Hilda Sporl,
Judith Spotorno. Six little girls were
serving maids of honor, among these
were: Nina Ladner, Gladys O'Neal,
AmeIie Lucas, Lucie Ladner.
Later in the evening the following
named gentlemen joined the company
and dancing concluded the evenings
pleasure: Messrs. Andre Trawick, Har-
ry Boyle, Earl Cuevas, George ana
Prudhomme Mallard, Roger Bau, JOS
eph Killeen, Robert LII Genin.
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Signed: Mrs. C. Wilson.

Bay ST. Louis, Miss, June 7, 1915.
wish for the suffering people to
know that I was cured OF very bad
and painful toothache by Prof. James
May, one of Prof. Knowels' students.
7 was permanently cured of the annoy
ing pain in 5 minutes. concede his
great powers to be most wonderful, and
this work shows this man to be very
deep in the science of healing powers.
Miss Julia Taconi,
Bay st. Louis, Miss,
advertisement
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
The undersigned commissioner in
pursuance OF decree rendered by the
Chancery Court of Hancock County,
State of Mississippi, on May 25th, 1915,
in the case wherein Mrs. Eleanor 3.
Caron is Complainant vs.. John j, Caron,
Defendant, No. 1851 Of the Docket Of
the Chancery Court of said County,
will offer for sale, and sell, at public
outcry, to the highest bidder for cash,
before the front door OF the Court
House, of said County, in the City Of
Bay ST. Louis, within lawful hours,
On Monday, the 2lst Day Of June, 1915
the land in Hancock County, State Of.
Mississippi, within the limits of the
City of Bay ST. Louis, described as
follows, towit:
Lot is, IT and 18, Block Is, of the
Ballentine Subdivision in the City of
Bay ST. Louis, each lot measuring
forty-five (45) feet front on Ballentine
Street by depth between parallel lines
of 176 feet to an alley in the rear and
being the same land acquired during
his lifetime by Eugene B. Caron from
Phronie Ballentine through her Agent
S. T. Ballentine by deed recorded in
Vol. B.-6, page t45 of the Records of
Deeds of Hancock County, Mississippi.
This the 2Sth day of May, A. D. 1915.
| A. A. KERGOSIEN, Commissioner.
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Testimonials of Healing

Bay ST. Louis, Miss, June s, 1915,
To Whom It May Concern:
I suffered nearly two years with pains
in my hips and legs that ! could hardly
get around. | tried several doctors,
but found no relief, but upon hearing
of Prof. Mays wonderful magic heal
ing I took few treatments. ! am IN
my eightleth year, and am feeling bet
ter and able to get around. His treat
ment has certainly worked wonders for
me.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12

Department of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office at Jackson Miss.
May 15, 1915. ,
Notice Is hereby given that William r, Lee, of
Catahoula, Mss. who, onNoyemoer Y, 1913 made
Additional Homestead Entry, serial No 06337,
For SW Ia of SW Ia Section 10, Township
south Range 10 West, ST. Stephens Meridian,
has filed notice of his intention to make COM
mutation proof TO establish claim to the land
above described, before the Chancery Clerk OF
Hancock county, at Bay st. Louis, Miss, on the
26th day of June 1915
Claimant names as witnesses: Ora H, Lee.
STANLEY Dunhurst, Samuel K. Lee, Leslie L,
MitchalI, all of Catahoula, Miss, Mississippi.
w F. CUMAlINS, Register.
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CIiANcERY SUMMONS NO.
The State of Mississippi.

To Paul de Montluzin du Sauzay;-
You are commanded to appear before j. |,
Ford, special Chancellor in vacation &C Pasca-
roula jackson county. In said state, on the 9th
5ay Of July, 1915, at 10 A. NJ. at the county
Courthouse, In said city, to defend the petition
s1f j. A. de Montluzin, administrator OF the es-
fate OF Refine de Montluzin, deceased, in re es-
sate OF Refine de Montazin, deceased, by j. A.
IA Montluzin, administrator, for leave, to sell
the personal property belonging 20 said estate,
wherein you are defendant.
This 4th day OF June A. D. 1885,
iSealI A. A. KERGOSIEN, Clerk.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12

The people who buy Singer Sewing
Machines realize that sewing machine
is something more than piece of or
namental furniture, and that upon its
faultless operation depends large
share of the comfort of the women of
the family. Sold only at Singer Stores
or by Singer Salesman.-adv.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12

THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE
is recognized all over the world as the
model of sewing machine perfection,
and all other makes are judged by the
Singer standard. This is why every
woman is proud to own a Singer. Sold
only at Singer Stores and Singer sales
men.-Adv.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12
FOR SALE.

Smith Premier Typewriter No. 2
/ Roll Top Desk,
1 Revolving Chair,
l loo Egg Incubator,
Complete bed room ssts,
Dining room set,
] Springfield Rifle,
j Wood cooking stoves
z Coal Oil stoves,
lot garden tools
1 Singer Sewing machine,
40 Fat laying hens,
100 Pair fine breed Piegohs.
No reasonable offer for the above
turned down.
MRS. A. MCKINNEY,
Easterngook Street.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AND
TEACHING

/ will open class for private in
struction and coaching at the Central
School House, Bay st. Louis, Miss,
July /, 1915. Terms reasonable. For
full information address Miss Mabel
Couvillon, Brierfield, Mississippi. 4t
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-06-12

Ax1E5SlS5aptII
TO Henry Green
You are commanded to appear before the
Cha ncery Court Of the County OF Hancock, in
said State, oD the Fourth Monday OF October
A. ID. 1915, 20 defend the suit in said court OF
Eliza Green for divorce, wherein you are De-
ffendant.
This q day OF May. A. D. 1915.
Seal a. a. KERGSIEN. Clerk
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CHANCERY SUMMoNs.-No. 1898
The State OF Mississippi.
So f,ermont Harbor Building Company,

You are commanded to appear before the
fshancery Court OF the County OF Hancock, in
aid state, on the Fourth Monday or May. A. D..
1pl5 To defend the suit in said Court or Ste
rssr,s and Nelson On bill OF complaint founded on
breach OF contract, wherein you are Defen-
rhis day OF May, a. D. 1915
ySeal) A. A. kERGQSIEN, Clerk.
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The State of Mississippi

cHANcERY- -suMMoNs-No. 1901
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
Federal Amendment Quickest
Way to Vote, Suffragists Say
Recent Defeat Proves Fuiy Of State Campaigns They
Argue-Susan B. Anthony Measure Decided on
for Coming Battle by Women.

the United States Constitution enfran-
chising women"
Among the recent arrivals for the con-
vention Is Mrs. Jesse d. Hampton, who
has come from Atlantic City. where she
was resting after strenuously aiding the
Congressional Union during the woman
voters convention at San Francisco.
Mrs. Hampton Is at Congressional Union
headquarters. assisting In the prepara-
ton Of plans for the reception Of the
ENJOYS from the West and for the Susan
B. Anthony pageant.
Pledge OF support.
Mrs. Jane whittemore, Of Michigan.
wife OF one of the leading business men
In Detroit. n here arranging for the re-
ception of q delegation from Michigan TO
the convention.
Miss Ethel NJ Smith. OF this city. re-
ported on the Congressional district or
ganization work OF the National Con-
gressional committee of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association at
mass meeting held Thursday night in
Boston under the auspices OF the Massa-
chusetts Woman Suffrage Association.
The association adopted resolution plers
ing It's support to the Susan B. Anthony
amendment at the coming session of
Congress.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
'HALF" PLAN ENDORSED
BY BENNING Citizens
Majority at Meeting Backs District
Prohibition-Women Admitted
to Membership.

The hslf-and-half plan principle was
upheld by the Benning Citizens Asso-
citation last night. Although no definite
action was taken. the sentiment OF the
organization was clearly in favor Of
maintaining the present arrangement.
The majority of the members agreed
that IL Congress sees At to abolish the
ffty-hfty plan the amount to be con-
tributed by the Federal government
should be specific. whether II be more or
less than half
At the request OF the Federation Of
Citizens Associations. the question of
prohibition for the District was dis
cussed and Endorsed by a majority OF
those present. No action was taken. the
question having been discussed for the
purpose of acquainting the delegate to
the federation with the views OF the
members. The prohibition question is
to be voted on by the federation on the
first Saturday in December.
The constitution was revised admit
ting women to membership. A special
meeting will be held Tuesday night. At
this meeting officers will be elected. At
last nights meeting w. II. Richardson
was elected delegate to the Federation OF
Citizens Associations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
BRYAN Opens ATTACK
ON WILSON'S POLICIES
Statement Cntieising Presidents N. Y.
Speech First Gun in Campaign
Onslaught. Politicians Say.

william J. Bryan openly attacked
President Wilson yesterday on the ma
tionai defense Issue. Democratic lead
ers fear there IL no escape from a bitter
controversy inside the party over the
question OF Increasing the army and
navy. and they are reconciled to the
fact that Mr.. Bryan viii be found ure-
ing his followers in Congress to an open
revolt against the Wilson administra-
ton.
Mr.. Bryan In his statement describes
the policy which the President has out
lined as departure from the traditions
Of the country. He declares that the
Presidents stand Is a menace to peace,
and that the national defense program
challenges the spirit OF Christianity
False philosophy In another OF Mr..
Bryan's Characterization OF the Presi-
dents national defense program.
Politicians expect to see the breach
between Mr.. Wilson and Bryan widen
until It includes within the next few
months open attacks by the Commoner
on the score OF the one-term plank In
the Baltimore platform
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
WILL PROBE DEATHS
ON FALLING SCAFFOLD
Two Killed and One Injured When
Structure. Loaded with Stone.
Drops.

Coroner hewitt win conduct an inquest
today to determine the circumstances
which caused the death yesterday Of
Harry B. Belt. Is years old, a carpenter,
who was reported to have lived in Hy-
attsville. and John SILK IS years old. a
stone mason, of Towson. Nd, and the
probable fatal injury of William Walker.
80 years old. oolored a helper.
Belt and Silk were killed and Walker
was hurt when a scaffold on which they
were working on the new Asbury NJ. f.
Church. colored. at Eleventh and K
streets northwest, collapsed. A police re-
port said that the scaffold. which was
about sixty feet from the ground, prob
ably was too heavily loaded with stone.
The three men were together on the
scaffoid at the top OF the building. Sew
eral granite blocks, weighing fifty pounds
each. and stone copings. weighing 800
pounds each, had been placed on the
scaffold.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
D. c. Fire Chief Hunts Horses In Vain;
Orders from European Warriors Blamed

Because the kings, kaisers and czers
Of Europe are hnding 1t dificuit to settle
their national disputes, the District IRE
department faces the dilemma Of using
horses not ''buiit'' for fire duty.
Chief Frank ]. Wagner said yesterday
that the American market for the higher
breeds OF horses apparently has been
exhausted by the large sales made to
European countries since the outbreak of
the war
1--WE have $4,000 to spend for horses
this year, and oan offer as high as s2ss.5o
per horse" said the chief but We don't
seem to be able to get the kind of ami
mails that we need. and I don't see how
we are going TO get them when Pitts
burgh and other large cities of the coun-
try have found II necessary to offer as
high as Sa25 per horse"
The scarcity of horses brought I'D the
subject of motor fire engines, and the
chief predicted that IN three years the
local department will be completely mo-
torized~
"of course. II all depends on what Con-
gress sees 1T to give US for fire appa-
ratus," he said, but IL present plans
work out we expect to do away with the
horse-drawn apparatus in that time"
Chief Wagner said there Is no question
but that the motor fire engine Is more
efficient and less expensive than the
horse-drawn vehicle.
when you take into consideration the
cost Of feeding the horses and keeping
them in condition the motor apparatus Is
a great Improvement"
That the local department Is not alone
IN its dilemma over the securing Of
".hre" horses is indicated by the follow
ing dispatch from Pittsburgh:
"Eranklin p. Booth, director Of the
plies OF Pittsburgh. today rejected sixty
horses for the fire department as beiDg
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
purely personal

A. Schwartz, OF the freshman class of
the School OF Pharmacy at George WASH
ington University. recently entertained
the members OF the class at his resi-
dence.
Victor Dulac. Of France. who was grad
uated last June from Columbian College
at George Washington University. is reg
istered in the Graduate School OF Johns
Hopkins University.
Miss Marion Mccoy. graduate Of Col
umbIan College at George Washington
University. class Of 1906, who has been
University. has returned to Washington
for the winter.
Caleb W. Fanshaw, a clerk In the
Census ONCE, has been transferred TO
the Department of Agriculture.
The temporary appointment of Mrs
Mary Z. Gallagher. a clerk In the Census
ONCE, has been extended.
Clifford W. Shippee has been appointed
an assistant inspector of weights and
measures in the Bureau of Standards.
Prof. L. r. Alden, of the faculty of
George Washington University. recently
attended the Lutheran Synod at Hagers-
town, Nd.
Z. L. Fitzslmmons, recently appointed
secretary TO the commercial attache at
Buenos Aires. has left to take up his
new duties.
Senior Surgeon H. w. Austin. OF the
Public Health Service. Is on leave. He
is expected to return on November =.
Capt. Golden, master Of the steam
yacht Roxana, is spending a vacation at
his home in Rhode Island.
Milton c. Clarke, who is with L. A
Clarke & Son, has gone TO Westmore-
land County on hunting trip.
Private V. NJ crawfrd. Of No. Chem
ical Company, and his wife were IN Phil
adelphia last week.
Lieut.. Commander D. A. Weaver, of
the Arkansas. arrived here last week
on annual leave. He registered at the
Army and Navy Club.
Capt Albert curley. master Of the
schooner Sdonia Curley, has sold his
vessel to Baltimoreans. He will return
here for work ashore.
Capt. Frank Kintz. who is with A. J.
Taylor & Bro. is temporarily in COM
mand of the tug JEFF, of the Taylor feet.
Capt. John Meekins is at Solomons
Island, Nd, where he is having fitted
up a power boat to be used for general
freighting work on Chesapeake Bay and
its tributaries.
Miss Sarah A. worley left last night
for New York City. where she will visit
friends. Before returning to Washington
she will go to Grahamsville and Auburn,
n. Y.
W. F. Harrison, a member OF the So
nciting force of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad in Washington. has been pro-
NOTED to the position of travelling freight
agent, with headquarters in Baltimore.
He succeeds David o. Street, who re-
Gently became commercial freight agent
at Akron, Ohio.
John Maloney and Charles McNiles, of
40 Z street northwest, are recovering at
Casualty Hospital from their prostration
by illuminating gas. The men live at 20
e street northwest They were found in
their room yesterday with the gas turned
partly on.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06

The defeat OF suffrage In Massachusetts,
New York and Pennsylvania emphasizes
force fully the utility OF State cam
paigns. In the opinion OF local suffrage
leaders. The quickest and most direct
way to the desired goal, they maintain.
Is through the snactpent OF an amend
ment to the Federaf constitution. All
efforts now are being bent toward that
end.
The Susan b. Anthony amendment Ii
the one that will be present. The Con-
gressional Union for Woman Suffrage Is
one Of Its foremost supporters. Mrs.
Laura Puffer Morgan, OF the executive
board OF the National American woman
Suffrage Association. yesterday an
nounced that her organization also
would stand by the amendment
s,.,a nj A..oc,.ttou.
1T is no change OF policy for the as
sociation 70 suppirt tne susah d a M.
ainenoinen.' saie 's' NJ. -
never ceased 70 no 50. Dut ~ soe nv
De lhIerreo ina. .he nauoai oVu
dropped the -,
merely mas oeen unMIns " aSop'
responsibility OF introoueins at e
beginning OF tne s&ty-Iourth Sohsress'
leaving II TO the convention 10 oecioe
whether IL VIII continue 10 use u as
SUBSIDIARY measure
The association gave out this formal
statement:
For forty-1ye years the association has
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
CROP CHAMPIONS OFF TODAY.
Boys Leave 1t Midnisht
After visit I'm apitaI.

The twenty-nine champion crop grow
ers Of California. now In Washington on
their s0OO-mile coast-to-coast-and-bac
again trip accorded them by the Univer-
sity OF California, will leave the city for
Pittsburgh at midnight.
Yesterday morning the boys visited the
Capitol and Senate and House ONCE
buildings. They were greeted by Senator
Works, of California Later they went
TO the navy yard. In the afternoon a
trip was taken to Mount Vernon. Last
night they saw a moving picture show
at the Department Of Agriculture.
This morning the delegation will visit
the New National Museum, the Smith
sonian Institution and the Bureau OF
Fisheries This afternoon visits will be
made TO the Treasury. the Pan-American
Union Building and the Government
Printing Office. Tonight the boys will at
tend a theater party.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
ROTARY CLUB ENTERTAINED.

The Rotary Club held its quarterly din
ner last night at the New Willard. Near
ly 100 members were present Talent
from Keith's Theater provided entertain
ment
The committee on entertainment is
composed of George II. Markward, chair
man; E. H. Droop, r. r. Robbins, Edgar
Priest, and John o. Gheen. Officers of
the club are George w. Harris, presi-
dent; William ]. Eynon and William E.
Shannon, vice presidents; Holcorbe G.
johnson, secretary; and T. c. Dulin.
treasurer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
PREDICTS CHRIsT's RETURN.
Rogers Says Great TEACHER Will
Follow World War.

Predicting that at the close of the
war. a world teacher will return among
men-a return of the Christ among men
l.. w. Rogers. national lecturer of the
Theosophical Society, closed a course of
lectures at the Washington Club Hall
last night. He spoke on Lords of the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06

too hight. Di,isent inquiry developed the
fact that buyers for European govern
ments have taken the best Of this grade
OF horses In the past few months Last
year the director paid S27s each for FIRE
horses of the kind needed, and this year,
In spite OF an offer OF Ss2s. has been un-
able to find one that win meet the de-
partment's standard"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06

Law" outlining the functions Of the
spiritual hierarchy.
An inquirers' class in theosophy Of some
fifty members was started. II Is In two
sections, meeting Tuesday and Friday
evenings, at o'clock, at ms II street
northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-06
Police Hunt Escaped Boys.

Paul Short. IL years old. and Harry
Surrin, Is years old. escaped yesterday
from the Industrial Home School. The
police have been asked to fnd them.