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Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

In order that Bogaa and the Fourth ward get our allotted
representation on the Police Jury develops that census must be
taken and work on this should be started without delay as business will
be coming up the Police Jury meetings that will be interest to
the tax payers this ward The Enterprise suggests that the Commits
sion Council taken steps towards securing this and also believe
that would be most oDpne time to get directory OF the city or
ward arrangements be made with to take up this work
city ward directory would be welcomed by every business and
essona man Bogasa and they would cooperate with the party
who undertook the work
From all parts Of the parish praise from Lindsey pe-
dent Of the Washington Bank and Trust Co., who Tuesday appeared be-
fore the poceury and told them that special OF one mill and
half was necessary pay the present dbes He also showed
the Police Jury that this Indebtedness could be paid out Of the present
taxes He gave the Police Jury omenomaton that will be remember
ed and the most interesting part Of his talk appears in this issue Of the
Enterprise which WILL doubt be read with keen interest by large
percentage Of the voters Of the Parish
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
One Too Many!


The Yazoo City Sentinel says
Bilbo will win in the first primary
by twenty-five thousand majority.
Well these figures are probably a
little too high. Since three Of his
opponents belong to the same poll
tical faction that he belongs to and
all had the same right to run for
governor that he had we really
doubt if his majority over all will be
more than twenty four thousand
nine hundred and fifty. Ripley
(Miss.) Sentinel.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
RESIGNATION OF Mr.. MILLS

Like bolt out Of clear sky came the resignation Oh
pb Safety and Health Mills last Thursday and MS acon caused
considerable comment There question that MT M mas maoe
sacrifices to his personal business order to act as member OF e
Council That Mr. Mills has made splendid honest and ecent MEN,
b d the council no one disputes and to be regretted tna ne e
rv to take the action he did Mr. Mills popular citizen ana
obor Devoted more time to the city affairs than will his successor
but as stated the last council meeting there VIII oe less "oh III e
e than in the past and for this the Enterprise Deves nal
Mr. Mills did himself an injustice by resgnne lie leaves the counc
50 as to devote all his time his private affairs and hacarres with h
the best wishes Of all who has occasions transact business win the
Denament Of Safety and Health well as the city officials and MS
large circle Of friends
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
The Constitutional Convention.

On August 31st the state will
vote on holding a constitutional
convention. The feeling through
out the country districts seems to
be against the convention. The
Bogalusa Enterprise says the con-
vention will cost the people $780,
900 with no prospect that they will
gain any benefit from it. The Amite
Florida Parishes says it will be de-
feated in Tangipahoa parish. The
Eunice Star says this is an inoppor-
tune time for such a convention,
and should one be called, it will
only result in a grand fiasco and
political pow-wow. The Cameron
Courier regards it as equivalent
to opening Pandora's box Of ills
and so it goes down the line OF
country papers, which come more
nearly representing, the views Of
the taxpayers than do the city
papers controlled by political bosses
who expect changes in the constltu-
ton that will give them special
privileges, Louisiana is controlled
to nearly by a bunch Of political
|grafters who have their nest in
some well irrigated spot in New
Orleans, for the taxpayers to secure
any benefit from a constitution
that would be drafted under their
supervision. These men have made
politics their study and have grown
wealthy off the taxpayers OF the
state until they have built up a
ring that is determined to continue
its misrule. 1t is time for Louisiana
voters to call a halt, and the 3lst
of next month is a splendid op-
portunity to start the call. Lake
Arthur Herald.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Opinions OF The Press
Comments bv Papers Of the State subjects that may not interest you
primary election.

primary election.
People are little interested in
politics during the harvesting Of
their crops, and to bore them with
the WHY'S and wherefores" Of a cam.
paign within the next few months
is unnecessary, especially parochia]
campaigns,
OF course, some Of the campaign
newspapers may be hungry for poll.
tical themes to discuss. and Incl.
dently announcement fees, but the
people at large are taking things
easily. ,-Eunice Star.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Let's Everybody Resolve

We cannot make this town what
it ought to be unless we all work
in harmony to the same end.
Pulling and pickering and knock
Ing will only drag our house down
over our heads. and it is about time
we looked the facts in the face and
turned over a new leaf for the better.
We can do much to improve our
social and commercial conditions, It
we want to. Delhi Progress,
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Birthday Party

Mrs. A. A. Overstreet entertained
a large number Of little ladies Sat
urday afternoon in honor Of her
daughter Miss Anna, it being her
eleventh birthday. Games of var
ious kinds were played after which
ice cream and cake were served,
Miss Anna received many pretty
presents and all departed wishing
her many more such happy birth
days.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Bosalusa Has Best.

Louisiana is one Of the eleven
states Of the United States whose
national guard is fully armed and
equipped for field service, accord.
ing to Adjutant General Oswald W
McNeese. AS a consequence Of
this, the state will receive from the
war department a special clothing
allowance for 1915, amounting te
about $8OOO st Mary Banner. Z
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Let The Women Vote

A New Orleans paper stated re-
Gently that more than one-half the
taxpayers in that city were women.
These women have the same right
to throw tea into the harbor for being
taxed without representation that
the famous Boston Tea Party had
Lake Arthur Herald.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Know Him !?

What do you think Of my gradu-
alton essay 2 asked the young man.
"Fine!' replied his father. Only
I'm afraid a lot Of people are going
to be bashful about Offering plain
WAGES to a man whose intellect is
SO much above the average. =
Washington Star.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Candidates Keep Quiet.

The Star believes that the candi-
dates for parochial and state offices
are doing the right thing in not
rushing. their respective campaigns
several months in advance Of the
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

The two new city officials Commissioner Dorsey and City Clerk Bean
are we'll known and are qualified make splendid officials Mr. Dorsey
scce merchant and has always taken an active part in the
affairs Of ec Mr. Bean the new clerk mas been enc o the valued
and popular employees Of the NoG n He an accommodating
yne man and both gentlemen assumed their new duties with the best
wishes of all Bogausians.
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

After deyong one year as Clerk Of the City of Boeasa H. Minis
has pderd his RESIGNATION His large circle of friends will regret to
know that Mr. Minis felt necessary take this action ne made an
accommodating and faithful employee the city Mr. Minis assumed
tho des which were new to him as well the other officials It re-
red extra work to keep the affairs in good condition but NIT Minis
made no complaint At session the city council was dls-
covered that Mr. Minis had too much work and twas decided employ
an additional bookkeepe This bookep not added as soon as
expected and this connected with the cut in salary most likely was re-
ponsbe for the resignation Of Mr. Minis When MS resignation was
read the council meeting Mayor Sullivan stated that when he learned
o Mr. Minis intention to resign that he offered him better position with
the Great Southern Lumber Co. which he will no doubt accept and Boa
ua will therefore lose such excellent people as MT and Mrs Mms
Mr. Minis in retiring from the Office carries with him the best wishes
oevy member Of the Commission Council well the citizens Of
Bogausa as whole
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

The Daily States authority for the statement that the country
editors get in all who will extend them credit They forgot
ton the fact however that the city daeS cannot get the credit
which perhaps responsible for the fact that their property
So thoroughly with 'pasers.'
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

The recent attack by the Times ayune upon Fred Grace Regis
ter the State Land Office has made votes for Mr. Grace who
candidate to succeeded himself 1t furnished excellent opportunity
for MIR Grace explain the citizens Of Louisiana the careful manner
in which he has conducted the affairs Of that Office
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ANSWERS
Continued from page y

it would be a physical impossibility|
for any one to go all over the Dis
trict and ferret out the numerous
violations of the law The law
makers knew this when they pro-
WIDEN for Sheriffs, Constables, Town
Marshalls, justices OF the Peace
and the Grand Jury. These are the
officials whose duty it is to bring
| the law violators to the courts and
then it is the District Attorneys
duty to present the States side Of
| the cause to the court, and this |
aatter myself to say, | have done
as faithfully as | knew how.
As far as my knowledge goes
there has not been asingle affidavit
made against any Of these saloon
men neither has their been a single
complaint made before the Grand
Jury. The foreman Of the present
Grand Jury lives in or near Mande.
vile and he seems to Re a very up
right and conscientious man | be-
lieve if the matter is brought before
| him and the proper proof furnished
that he will see that the parties are
hailed before the court, and assure
you if they are they will never 60
unpunished because Of any neglect
ltn my part
! You have your own officers, To-
cally, whose duty it is to clean up
these violators and don't you think
it unfair personally and otherwise,
to ask me to take the place and per.
form the duties that the law dele
oates to others ?
The saloon men Of St Tammany
were all billed once since | have
been in Office and not one Of them
escaped and if they are billed again
or any one Of them, | as your Dis
trict Attorney will do my duty.
| Your brother has to do with the
appointing Of the foreman Of the
Grand Jury as well as the jury COM
missioners who selects the Grand
Jury and am sure he wants the
llaw enforced, and if you meet US,
the Judge and |, at Covington dur
ling the June term Of Court we will
see if there isn't some way that
these law vialatOrs can be rounded
)up. If you desire ! will have you
and such other witnesses as you
may name summoned before the
Grand Jury at their next meeting
With kindest personal regards
| am,
Yours very truly
] (Siened) ]. Vol Brock.
i A few davs after the date Of this
/ letter | had another letter from Mr.
4 Lancaster. in which he stated thai
/ he would get up the evidence ant
furnish me with a list of the wit
nesses in order that the matte
might be placed before the Crane
Jury, this he failed to do and dit
not appear at the June term 0
!. Court as requested.
| had thought the incident closet
. as | did not hear from Mr.. Lancaste
and futher, nor did ! receive an,
: complaint from any other sourc
!, regarding conditions at Mandevill
until | received one Of the circula
letters which was mailed in New Oh
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
Political Anllul,,pl,
Clerk Of Court.

The Enterprise is aulho,,,.
n0unce 'a
CARTER 9, WEIGH
as a candidate for CLERK of Il.
to theacti0n Of the Democratic P's| y
flease announce my candids,, &
CLERK OF COURT
WASHINGTON Parish, subject / i.
of the Democratic Party.
ROBERT DARLINGTON
The Enterprise is authesI,s !.
nOunce that
NJ. A. THIGPEN
wi be a candidate for the oII,,. !,
Of the court ofWashinetoa p,6,I !.
to the action Of the Dsmocss,I, 3,
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14
For Coroner

The Enterprise is aptho,issa
nounce that
DR., J, E. PIERCE
viii De a candidate iu III Il.
Coroner. Of Washington parId
to the action Of the denocsatis IS.
We are authorized % arpss,s
name of
J, L. BROCK
for the Office Of Coroner of MIN,
Parish, subject to the action & lh
ocratic Party.
For Sheriff
The Enterprise is authori,ed / 4
nounce that
O. c. STRATTMAN
Of Bogalusa, viii be a candidau Il
Office of Sheriff Of Washindton
subject to- the decision of tie a
party
You are authorized 70 annusnes isl
will be a candidate for lhe oiB0 i
SHERIFF OF WASHINCTONPAnp
subject to the action Of the Dnu
Primary.
RE. KEATON
The Enterprise Is authoiiA d 4
n0unce that
{. D, SHERIDAN
will be a candidate for sheIifol
ington Parish subject to tie aeta 1
democratic primary.
The Enterprises authorized luinn
that
| j. C. ROBERTS
is a candidate for the democrat.
tion for sheriff Of Washington Pzdli
ject to action Of the democratic rzl
We are aurthorlzed % annoulz
1. A, BROWN
of FraHklinton will be d acandidas 4
democratic nomination fof Slaa
ject to the action Of the primary
| For Assessor
| The Enterprise Is aulhoIlzN
nOunce that
G. W. MAGEE
/ is a candidate for the Office oi ASSl
OF WASHINGTON PARISH nbt
the action ofthe democratic pflnl
The Enterprise is authorized y saa1
| that
]. M. BYRD
will be a candidate Tor the nsnS
nomination for Assessor d VEN
Parish subject to the action 4
The Enterprise Is authorized
nounce that
CHARLES VARNAD
Of Franklinton. will be . eara'
the democratic nomination i9
of Washington parish; sao'sa
primary.
The Enterprise is authorized
nounce that
SIMEON Z. MORRIS
will be a candidate fot tie ell'a !.
/ SCISSOR Of Washington Parish
the action Of the Democratic
|FOR REPRESENTAllIk
The Enterprise is authors
nounce that
TIE. BENNETT
will be a candidate for 70
for Representative in tho cs's' e.
bly for Washington Parish, sa'
/ decision Of the Democratic p''1'
L
Illeans. La, on July 50. lsls
| make this statement y
/ ton Of myself and that 2; y
!. f,,,lv informed d lhe
i |complainsd Of in The e''s'''
/ am now and always 4
taking the oath 9
! Attorney, ready and sll''s s
my full duty in upholdlns
! and punishins the yiola'es 81,
I District ATTORNEY q
ss.a 81 l9
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

Down in New Orleans they shooting for stealing loaf of
bea We we're Of the opinion that such conditions existed only in Mexico
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

Just now would be excellent time for the Mayor and Council to
poca weed cutting day Weeds spread disease and reflect upon
the sanitary conditions Of any city and we believe that such pro
caon was ordered that the City Fathers would receive cooperation
eo1al to than given Clean Up Week"
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

Boeausa never does things halves which was again demonstrate
ed by the fact that three city officials had their resignation accepted
during the past month
Bogalusa enterprise., 1916-12-14

Our old friend Villa has told the United States that can Go to
He'll He neglected to say however that Mexico about the
country to the place mentioned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
CRITICIZES MERCANTILE
EXCHANGE IN GOTHAM
Referee Claims Butter and Egg
Quotations Manipulated and Mis-
represented by Few Men.

ALBANY. y. Y. July 24.-Sharp
criticism Of the mercantile exchange
of New York city was contained in
a report made 20 Atty. Gen. l..
Woodbury.. by Edward r. O'Malley.
special referee, who inquired into
the allegations that the butter and
egg market of the state was control
led by a few men. Mr.. woodbury.
made public the report Sunday
night
O'MaIley in his report charged
that a few members of the exchange
controlled the prices paid for the
product; that the publication of but
ter and egg quotations are manipu-
lated and misrepresented through
the exchange. and that this misrep-
resentation results i'm loss 10 pro-
Gucers and small dealers.
Because the Wicks legislative
committee now is investigating the
egg and butter business Of the state,
it was said. Atty. Cen Woodbury.
probably would take no action on
the report at this time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
NEW Y0RK'S FIRE LOSS
LESS THAN so YEARS AGO
Prevention Methods Given as Cause
for Lesscning of Danger Al
though City il Larger

NEW YORK, July 24.-AlthOugh
New York city's population now is
eight times greater than it was so
years ago, when the present fire de-
partment was created. the fire loss
in 1915 was more than S1,000,000
less than during the first years ex-
istence of the paid department. ac-
cOrding TO the annual report of Com
missioner Robert Adamson, made
public Sunday night The loss last
year was $5.575.O1S. which was the
rate OF S1.06 per capita.
Fire prevention methods have
been the chief cause Of the lessened
fire danger. the report says. but it
adds that the departments methods
have been hampered considerably by
continued gross carelessness, espec-
tally i'm the homes and among smok-
ers. Arson also has been more gem
eral than usual. the report adds,
there having been SO arrests and 80
convictions during the year. Mr..
AdamsOn attributed the incendiar-
ism 10 the large increase in insanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
TWO DROWN IN "a HOURS
Bodies Recovered at Indianapolis Of
Boys Lost Friday.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July "a
Two persons were drowned in this
city in the last "a hours. The body
OF Edwin Evans, II years old, was
found in Fall creek this afternoon
after a search Of several hours. His
clothes were found in the bank OF
the stream, and that caused a deep
hole nearby to be dragged. he left
home Friday afternoon.
The body of Wallace J. Wager.
70 years old. was recovered from
White river Saturday. He had been
canoeing with Miss Lola Digger. is
years old, Friday evening He start
ed 10 swim away from the canoe 20
recover a paddle which had been
dropped The young woman did not
see him again as the canoe was
turned around by the swells from a
passing motorboat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
Marked Decline
In Infant Plague
Noted Gotham

NEW YORK, July PA mark
ed decline i'm the infantile paralysis
epidemic was reported by the board
of health Sunday, the figures for
the "a hours ending at 10 a. m. be-
ing 115 new cases and % deaths. as
compared with 135 new cases and
80 deaths for the preceding 24-hour
period. Brooklyn, which has been
the scene of the greatest rayages of
the disease. showed the largest de-
crease in new cases today.
Health officials have met much
opposition. il was said Sunday night,
in the poorer sections of the city,
where mothers and fathers contest
removal of their children TO hos
pitfalls where they may be better
cared for and by isolation. aid III
preventing the spread of the plague.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24

markable. American railroad shares
ought 10 be selling higher, but in
high financial circles there is evil
IDENTIFY a purpose to discourage un-
sound market operations. Gold con-
tinues coming this way. and more
il promised. Securities are also
arriving in large sums; such being
the means by which Great Britain
steadies foreign exchange and meets
her obligations on this side. Money
shows a hardening tendency, partly
because of coming crop and trade
requirements, and partly because Of
foreign demands upon this center
Fortunately our banking situation is
strong, having been immensely aided
and strengthened by heavy gold i'm
ports and the new federal reserve
bank operations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
HEADS A. o. H. AGAIN
Joseph Mclaughlin Reelected a
President of Organization.

BOSTON. July 24.-Joseph Nc
LaUghlin of Philadelphia was re-
elected president of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians at the closing
session of the 5Oth biennial conven-
ton Saturday.
other officers elected We're Pat
rick Clinton, Massachusetts,. vice
president; p. j. Doyle, Montreal,
Canadian vice president; Thomas ].
Mathews, Providence, r. l., secre-
tary; Michael w. Delaney, Chicago,
treasurer.
The national directors: Edward
r. Hayes, New Brunswick. \. j.;
John Z. Healey, Wilmington, Del;
James Clancy, Ishpeming, Mich;
Myles Mcfarland. Brooklyn, y. Y;
Philip ]. Sullivan. Thorn psonville.
Conn. San Francisco will be the
next convention place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24
WEEKLY REPORTS FROM
BORDER ARE ORDERED
Commanders Findings 40 he Pub
lished UncensOred To Meet Criti-
cisms Alleging NIistreatment.

WASHINGTON. July PA - The
war department has instructed army
commanders on the border TO sub
nit weekly reports showing the ac-
tual physical condition OF their COM
mands. describing the treatment &C
corded the men. and detailing the
duties they are performing. The
reports, il was said Sunday, will be
published uncensored by the depart
ment 20 meet criticisms. alleging
mistreatment and undue hardships
suffered by militismen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July "a
The body OF James Whitcomb Riley,
the Indiana poet. who died unex-
pectedly Saturday night at his home
here. viii lie in state at the Indiana
state capitol from p. m. until 9
p. m. Monday. The poet was par
ticularly close to the workers and
children.
Gov. Samuel NJ. RalstoD, in a let
ter 70 Henry Eitel of this city
brother-in-law Of the poet, asked
that the body lie in state at the cap
itol The letter. which met with a
favorable and ready response from
the poets relatives, follows:
James Whitcomb Riley was loved
by the people of Indiana as was no
other man. In an exceptionally
tender sense the people of his ma
tive state felt and believed that he
belonged to them and they mourn
bitterly mOurn-his passing.
LAS governor Of Indiana, 1 am
anxious that the people be afforded
an opportunity to show the high
respect in which they held this man
who sang of common things and
am moved therefore to suggest that
his remains be allowed to lie in
state in the rotunda of the capitol
between the hours of 3 o'clock p. m.
and o'clock p. m. Monday, July
"a. 1916"
Under Dome of Capitol.
As soon as it was agreed that the
body be placed in the capitol, state
officials began placing the building
in mourning in memory of Mr.
Riley The body will be placed I'M
der the dome Of the capitol, where
few years ago Mr.. Riley stood in
public reading his poem. "Old
Glory"
Present arrangements are for the
funeral services to be held at the
home on Tuesday morning. These
will be private and simple. in &C
cordance with wishes of the poet.
The minister and pail bearers have
not been selected.
1t was tentatively agreed Sunday
that the burial be in Crown Hill
cemetery near here, relatives feel
ing that Mr.. Riley should be buried
where the public might easily visit
his grave. First plans were for
burial near Greenfield. Ind. the
birthplace of the poet, but the feel
ing that Riley belonged to the peo-
pie led to a reconsideration of these.
Thousands Pass Home.
Thousands of persons Sunday
passed silently past the Riley home
here, while many close friends Of
the poet entered the home to view
the body. Mrs. Charles F Holstein.
with whom Mr. Riley made his home
many years suffered severely from
the shock Of his death She re-
manned in her room Sunday. but
her condition is not believed to be
serious.
In the Indianapolis churches Sun
day several ministers paid high
tribute to the poet kilograms from
many parts of the country expressed
sorrow because of the poets death.
Among the messages were those
from Vice Pres't Thomas A. Mar
shall and William Dean Howells.
president of the American Academy
Of Arts and Letters.
In several Indiana cities, schools
and public officials announced plans
would be made soon for memorial
services