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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
Knights Of Pythians In
StalatiOn and Banquet,

According to their. gracious,
custom, the K. of P. who can
boast Of having one of the largest
and most fourishing of the many
lodges in Natchitoches, held their
annual installation of officers on
Thursday night to which they
invited a number of ladies and
gentlemen to enjoy the beautiful
ceremony that was followed by a
banquet which was feast fit for
Lycurgus.
Mr.. j. L. Weaver oficiated as
Grand Prelate and conducted the
interesting and imposing ceremony
assisted by Messrs. Smith, Ort-
meyer and Pratt who installed
DR.. /. L. Katie, Drs. j. b. and
w. G. Pratt, I. F. Porter, N. 7.
Smith, B. T. Dranguet and r. j.
Phillips.
At the conclusion of the solemn
ceremony the guests were invited
to seat themselves at the banquet
board of some 80 covers when the
hours fed merrily by in discussing
the delicious menu of, Oyster
Cocktail, Consomme- petit pains.
Olives-Pimolas Pickles, Fried
Oysters, Enthusiastically,
Tomato-Lettuce, Celery, Ice
Cream and Cakes.
Mr.. U. P. Breazeale was in his
element presiding as toast master
and was at his best, when he call
ed most informally upon Messrs.
Bateman, Guardia, Hedges, Win
stead, Rev. P. Brown and Mrs.
M. H. Carver who responded very
happily, and the guests separated
at a late hour indebted to the X.
Of P. for a most enjoyable even
ing.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
Delightful Card Party.

Mrs. Dudley Seav entertained
at cards Thursday afternoon at
her delightful suburban home. in
honor of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Il.
Hill Of Natchitoches. and Mrs.
Eldridge Boyd Allen of Oklahoma
City. The cold dull gray day
made Mrs. Seay's home all the
more charming with its blazing
fires and banks of carnations. and
trailing ivy. In the living room
rose carnations were IN pretty
harmony with the wall tones and
draperies. Vivid red carnations
we're used with fine effect in the
dining room, and clusters 0 f
white carnations against banks of
southern smilax in the hall looked
like snowdrifts.
The bridge end rock tables
were dotted about the reception
rooms. The prizes for high score
were bath towels, with handsome
crochetted borders which we're
won by Miss Katie Belle Loony
and Mrs. George Mills, Mrs.
DalzeII received a lovely towel as
the consolation gift.
Mrs. Seay's gift to Mrs. Allen
was an exquisite hand-embroider
ed ''robe de mutt and to Mrs. 1
Hill she gave a neck piece of
latest vogue.
Mrs. Allen was very handsome
in gown of white lace draped in
blue charmeuse, with a corsage
bouquet Of rose carnations. Mrs.
Hill wore a becoming and modish
toilette of black tafeta and lace,
the bodice draperies caught by a
cluster of white carnations and |
ferns.
Mrs. Seay was aided in the |
Inequalities by her mother, Mrs.
Emily Prudhomme, and Miss
Sndie Prudhomme, Maude Hol-
bert and Julia Kerley.
At the close of the game a most
'avory little luncheon was served
n dainty courses at the card
,ables. journal.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
Mrs. J. B. Lafitre

IT, dooth this venerable lady
occurred after a long illuess OF
Friday morning at the home Of
her son-in-law and dau, ghter Judge
and Mrs. C. g. Chaplin.
Though born and reared III New
Orleans, Mrs. Lafitte moved to
Natchitoches some 35 or AZ years
ago when her two daughters
married two of our most promi-
nent citizens and she identified
herself with our people.
Several years ago, Mrs. Lafitte
who was an unusually active
woman, fell and and broke her
hip which made her a helpless
cripple, confined to her chair, but
through it it all, she was bright
and cheerful, never complained
though to one OF her tempera-
ment, her inability to help herself
and others was worse than death.
Her remains were inferred in
the Catholic Cenetary on Friday
afternoon in the presence of
Borrowing friends.
She leaves two daughters, Mines.
e. Chaplin and Joseph johnson
and three sons, residents of New
Orleans, several grand children and
other relatives.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27

Mrs. Sam Wiener, Jr., gave a
very pleasing entertainment in the
shower" complimentary to Miss
Beatrice Mayer. whose marriage
will occur in the early spring.
When Miss Mayer greeted her
friends, the event of the evening
occurred in Miss Martha Sco6eld
presenting the shower" in q
unique manner. A large basket
in blue was rolled in by Miss
Sco6eld and its contents dumped
into Miss Mayors lap and at her
feet. Her gifts were most beauti-
ful and varied and a source of
delight to the recipient. Miss
Sco6eld gave the following verse:
a wife should be a teacher
A teacher should be wife.
For she who gets husband must
teach the rest of her life.
Good wishes to the bride-to-be,
Good luck from all her friends.
May love and JOY attend her way
until life's journey ends.
Some of the guests hemmed
kitchen towels in the interest of
the future housekeeper, and others
played bridge. In the bridge
game, Mrs. Henry Bodenheimer
received the consolation ana Miss
Nettie Levy the prize. Both gifts
we're mahogany candlestlcks.
A luncheon was served by Mrs.
Wiener of hot chocolate and
cream, with cakes. Shreveport
Times.
Miss Mayer will be recalled as
a frequent visitor to Natchitoches
since her graduation at the Nor
NAL several years ago since when
she has filled the same position in
the public schools of Shreveport.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27

Plans for the identifying of the
neutral ground at the head OF
Front Street that was set aside by
the City a few years for a park,
are materiIizlng. A public spirited
citizen is busy planting q number
of beautiful shade trees at his
own expense, as he is confident
that such a change has taken place
since the attempt was made a
couple Of years ago, that when the
election is called this time, a stock
law will win.
The Village Improvement Chap
ter of Lesche planted trees on
this ground several times, protect
ing them stoutlY, but alter several
replantings they gave it uD. de-
tertnining not to renew their
efforts until stock law was pass
ed and now this citizen is saving
the Chapter the expense and
tronble and he is given the assur-
ane of the appreciative cooPera
TOD of Lesche and that the beaati-
fling of this spot for a public
plsg ground will be among the
frs matters undertaken after the
eleetiop.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
Obituary.

In memory of Phillip Bros
set who died in CloutiervilIe
La. Dec. 1918.
The deceased was a scion of on
of the oldest and most distinguish.
cd families in North Louisiana.
He was a gallant soldier of the
Confederacy was wounded at the
battle Of Shiloh, and served
thr oughout the war with honor
and distinction. In early man
hood he was welded to Miss Rosa
Racial, who with a large family
survives him.
The writer can testify to the
worth, honor and integrity of this
good man, having known him
from early boyhood and through
out life's many changes. He was
ever kind, loyal and sympathetic.
The community has lost a good
citizen. and his family a devoted
and affectionate husband and
father.
This feeble tribute is offered to
bis memory by a friend who
pauses to shed a tear Ger his
grave and a prayer for the repose
Of his soul.
To those nearest and dearest to
him sympathy born of esteem is
offered. Rest in peace.
Sleep Oh, sleep, beloved friend, |
Sleep IN peace beneath the sod.
Sleep secured from all life sorrows,
Sleep in the loving arms of Cod.
A school mate and friend,
j. E. SERS. |
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
PERSONAL
AND


snow. February will be noted
for lis violent storms. 1st to End
cloudy and cold. On the 3rd a
great storm will form over the
lower Mississippi Valley and
move northeastward.
Mr.. n I. Smith was business
visitor to Coushatta during the
week.
Mrs. w. L. Cunningham is en-
joying visit to relatives in New
Orleans.
Mrs. Eloise DeBlieux of Shreve-
port is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Prudhomme.
Mr.. L. G. Readhimer OF Campti
was business visitor to Natchi-
toches on Saturday.
Mrs. B. T. Dranguet spent
Tuesday with hef parents at
Bermuda.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Lambre of
Bermuda we e among the visitors
during the week.
Mr.. Alex Green who is teaching
at Cheneyville came home Tues
day to participate in the primary.
Mr.. Adolphe Prudhomme of
Campti was business visitor on
Wednesday.
Mr.. Howard Winberg came up
from Rapides where he is princi
pal of a rural school, to spend the
week end at home and cast his
first vote.
Mr.. Roe Brown left for Gray
vile last week to resume his
school cuties after recuperating
from severe attack Of la grippe.
Remember if you. fail toll
take advantage of this sale
we both lose. The Bargain
Store.
DIR. and. Mrs. Pratt and Mr..
and Mrs. j. T. Sandlin of Bayou
Natchez came up to attend the X.
Of p. banquet on tuesday night
Miss Shirley Edgerton of Cou-
shatta came down Monday night
to spend a few days with relatives
in Natchltoches.
Mr.. Tom Raggio of Alexandria
spent Wednesday in Natchitoches
when he was cordially welcomed
by his old friends. Il
Mrs. v. L. Roy was summoned
to the bedside of her sister in
FrankIinson, Thursday night, who
is seriously i'll
Judge Z. v. Porter with his
son Blanchard and Mr.. Harry !
AXE spent the week end at his
hunting and fishing lodge on Black
Lake.
Congressman j.. B. Aswell
iourneyed home from Washing
ton to cast his vote on Tuesday
when he was cordially greeted BY
his many friends. Il
Mrs. Louis Cosper and little
daughter Of Monroe and mother
Mrs J. Skipwith arrived during
the week to spend some time with
Mr. and Mrs. v. q. Hyams,
Mines. 1uEpCn aAi0 D0A1AA0h GAM
and their children spent Saturday
and Sunday in Coushatta with
their mother Mrs. Maggie Pierson
who is still there in attendance
upon her aged mother
Mr.. j. L. Weaver Of Hannah
was d welcome visitor TO Natchito-
ches on Thursday night when he
came to assist at the annual in
stallation of officers in the K. Of
r.
Mrs. I. HeIlding Of Minnesota
il the charming guest Of airs. @
q. Whisenhunt who coming from
d way below zero temperature. Il
enjoying our balmy weather and
beautifuE sunshine.
M. Lester Hughes has return
Ell from New Orleans where he
has been attending Tulane and
will continue his study of law In
the Office of Scarborough q Carver
y ,y.,ss,,s, -. l,safs.ra kIan Il
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-01-27
OCCUR

The important point is 70 follow the
lnishap with the right kind of repairing.
We improve what we mend. We will
put your car i'll A trim at our shop.
This fact has been prove too often to
be doubted, We also handle full line
of automobile supplies an1 accessories
NatCRitoches Livery { Garage Go
Phone 1888 Natchitoches. |.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
SOCIALISTS WANT
ALSACE- LORRAINE
SEPARATE STATE!
Suggestion Is Made That It
Be Given Independence 10
Serve as Buffer Between
France and Germany
tAssociatoa Press Corre.pondenceJ


Amsterdam, Netherlands, Feb. "a
The conversion of Alsace- Lorraine into
an Independent buffer state between
France and Germany perhaps joined
to the small independent Grand Duchy
OF Luxembourg that is now In German
occupation, Is the latest suggestion put
forward IN Dutch sociulistc circles in
an attempt to bridge the deep chasm
between the French and German So
ciallst groups, and to enable the So
cialists on both hellgeteht sides to
work with one accord In their respect
! i've countries for the attainment OF
peace.
The Alsaee-Lorraine question Is tho
great stumbling block which has hith-
erto defeated al attempts Of the ia
nous socialist internatial TO restore
harmony and unity among the various
national groups affiliated TO It, and the
! Dutch socialist organ Het Nolk now
! puts forward the foregoing Hs the
chief point IN draft OF peace terms
upon the basis of which, It urges, all
socialists might undertake Il campaign
In favor of ending the present terrible
struggle.
/ Rejecting the idea OF war ndemni-
/ ty recently referred TO in the relch-
gram in question sets forth further
| that Germany shall surrender
/ tho territory she has occupied in tho
west in return for The restoration TO
| her OF the free sea. which Is, says fiet
VollS a hundred times more necessary
for her national existence, while the
allies shall give her back her lost col
ones in exchange for the nonPollsh
Russian territory In German oceupa-
ton and the restoration of Serbia and
Montenegro Russian Poland should.
il is proposed, become an Independent
state, which Is on the one hand what
the Russian emperor has promised and
on the other would furnish Germans
with an important reinforcement of
the safety which so many Of them re-
gard as threatened on Russian side.
As regards the Alsacc-Lorraine solu-
ton already mentioned, it Is argued
that only defeated Germany would
over cede this territory TO France.
while only crushed France would
reconcile herself to Alsace- Lorraine
remaining German. Hence the call
for another plan. The people of the
new state would choose their own
form of government, and wpuf1 patur-
ally do wisely 10 select their prince, II
they decided on that luxury, outside of
Germany and France.
The socialist organ quoted cherIshos
no Illusions IN regard TO such a pro-
gram being acceptable to the belliger-
ent countries at the present moment.
II is nevertheless convinced that If. af-
ter another costly attempt ON the part
of both sides to secure the long
sought victory, the position is not
much changed. the way out will have
to be found in some such scheme. and
concludes by declaring that 1t would
be the duty of social democracy in the
various countries to indicate this to
the people and governments
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
General Agreement Is to Be
Drafted by Which Forces Of
Both Countries viii Act in
Complete Harmony.
MEXICAN RAILROADS
TO BE USED BY FUNSTON
State Department Has Pointed
Out to First Chief That His
Men Have Been Transported
on American Trains,

laY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WieEl
Washington, March 20.--The do
facto government of Mexico today
proposed TO the United States the
drafting of a protocol, under which
American and Mexican troops may
cooperate in running to earth Fran
cisco Villa and his bandits. without
danger of misunderstanding or con-
flict The terms of such formal
all questions which may arise in the
future setting forth the rights of the
American expeditionary forces now in
pursuit Of the bandit chieftain and
the nature of the cooperation eX-
pected from the troops of the Car
rama government. These facts be-
came known at the conclusion of a
conference between Eliseo Arredon-
do, Mexican ambassado designate,
and Acting Secretary Polk. of the
state department. Negotiations on
the details will be in progress for
are in agreement on the general
principles involved.
Carranza Troops Cooperate.
Meanwhile, however, the troops of
the de facto government actually are
cooperating with the American
forces and. according to Information
received by the war department. are
planning to render even greater as
sstance High military officials al
lowed it TO become known that the
.stsap.sssIats -sovrtnfnent ltpo PROMISED
to move large force of its troops
from central Mexico to the north,
forming a trap into which the Am
erlcan cavalrymen under General
Pershing may chase Villa and his fol-
lowers.
During the day disturbing reports
came to the war department from
General Funston regarding condi-
tons at Nogales, Sonora. There, az
official dispatch said, members of the
Industrial Workers of the World
were engaged in making incendiary,
anarehistic speeches to stir the Mex
lean population to rash acts. The
speakers. according to the dispatch,
are believed TO have crossed the Dor
der from the United states. The in
formation was turned over to the
state department which will advise
the de facto government of the con-
ditions in Nogales.
General Pershing, in a delayed dis
patch which reached the war depart
ment late in the day, reported that in
the raid on Columbus, n. NJ, Villa
lost 200 men. This count includes
killed and wounded, and men who
deserted during the flight from Co
lumbus
The proposal for the protocol. which
il is planned to have remain in force
until villa is captured, came FROM
Mr. Arredondo and was a direct re-
suit of the request Of the United
States for permission TO use the rail-
way between FL Paso and Casas
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21

sable to the conduct of her small
laundry.
"He calls for and distributes the
laundry, said She "and does moro
ironing than any two women
The tribunals face their greatest
difficulty in dealing with the agrieul-
tural districts. Some farmers have
gone to the extent OF threatening to
abandon their farms entirely if not
allowed sufficient help. The tri-
bunals now have adopted the policy
of allowing three men TO each 100
acres of farm land. In the mean
time hundreds OF thousands of wom-
en- are being recruited for farm work.
One young man unsuccessfully
quoted from a speech of the prime
minister, Mr.. AsQuith, in the house
Of commons. in seeking exemption on
the ground that he was the sole sup
port of a widowed mother. He quoted
Mr. Asquith to the effect that the
| taking away of the sole support of IA
widow would be "monstrous" The
application was refused when it was
shown there were other relatives with
whom the mother might live.
J Mother Condemned 90 Death.
; Another young man told the tri-
| bunal it was condemning his mother
to death in sending him to the war.
IF | were alone in the world [
should have gone long ago." he ad-
ded 1t appeared, however. the fl
nancial condition Of the family was
| sufficient
4 theatrical manager was granted
three months grace when he explains
ed that if there were no amusements
'the people would have nowhere 10
go"
A cartoonist thought himself indis-
pensable because his drawing anus
ed the soldiers at the front: "the
champion clog dancer OF the world
thought his supremacy in that art
should not be endangered the best
violin maker in England" felt he was
needed at home. q popular Nut or
the music halls felt that London's in
dispensable reVues would be failures
without him. buyer of silks, an "ex-
pert sausage cutter" warehouse
Samson with remarkable liftine
ability. a bible packer all made pleas,
but obtained exemptions for brief
periods only.
The plea for conscientious scruples
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
Hair Often Ruined
by Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully
If you want to keep your hair looking
its best Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkali.
This dries the scalp, makes the hair
brittle. and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is Just
ordinary mulslfied cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and greaseless). and is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
moisten the hair with water and rub
1t in. It makes an abundance of rich,
creamy lather, which rlnses out easily.
removing every particle of dust dirt.
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly. and II leaves
the SCALP soft. and the hair fine and
silky bright, lustrous. fluffy and easy
to manage
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at any pharmacy, it's very cheap, and
a few ounces will supply every menu
Der Of the family for months.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21

against war is heard infrequently be-
fore the tribunals The possessor Of
such scruples generally comes in for
very severe grilling
The PAN Mall Gazette SAYS ut il
notorious that the net yield from the
single classes has been very disap-
pointing, Married men and
married women, too, have shown that
they are prepared to discharge TO the
full every claim that their country
possesses But they will not toler-
ate more lenient regime for those
who have lighter responsibilities than
themselves, and the exemptions which
have been granted 60 some bachelors
make one wonder how the tribunals
are going to Justify themselves in
calling up any head of family for
service"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
MILLIONS USE It
To STOP 4 COLD
"Pape's Cold Compound Ends
Severe Colds or Grippe
in Few Hours.

Relief comes instantly.
dose taken every two hours until
tnfee doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a severe cold
either in the head. chest. body or
limbs
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
ulls and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
sihg, relieves sick headache, dizziness,
leverishness, sore throat, sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up, Quit blowing
Nsnu snuffling! Ease your throbbing
meadi Nothing else in the world gives
Sach prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
sonpound." which costs only % cents
~ any drug store. 1t acts without
ossis.ance. tastes nice, causes no in
convenience. Be sure you get the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21

It Is not the cold itself but the Sc
rious diseases It so often leads to that
makes common cold by far the
most dangerous OF any of the minor
ailments. The cold prepares your
system for the reception and devel-
opment of the germs Of pneumonia.
consumption, diphtheria and other
germ diseases, The quicker you cure
the cold the less the danger To ac-
complish this you will find Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy most effectual.'
Obtainable everywhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
Indigestion and Consultation.

Indigestion and constipatl0n are
among the most common causes of i'll
health man never feels so com
pletely used up as when his stomach
goes back on him. Fortunately quick
relief may be had by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets, and in most cases
this relief becomes permanent. DO
not give up but take Chamberlains
Tablets. get well and stay well as
many others have done. 0btainable
everywhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
10 THE WIFE OF
ONE WHO DRINKS

n, Nfe an important confidential message
~ yeu II viii come in a plain envelope.
.aa conquer the liquor habit in days
laset.a faks home happy Wonderful. safe,
sr,.ay reliable, inexpensive method guar
g,ssaa Write to Edw J. Woods, 1899 C,
eth ssr q New York. N. Y. Show this TO
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21

Save, oh, save US from the fellow
who feels that he must diagram his
little Joke for those TO whom he tells
IT,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
tribunal thought OtherW
Theory of Exemptions.

Exemptions are sought upon the
theory that the applicant is 'indis-
pensabie To the conduct of the bust
ness in which he is engaged Often
the pleas are made by the employer
who himself is beyond military age.
"This clerk manages my entire bus
mess and is absolutely Indispensable, ="
said one employer to the tribunal at
Lewisham.
''And what do you pay hiln?" asked
the chairman.
Seventeen shilling, six pence a
week"
The tribunal held that absolute in
Responsibility" was worthy of higher
consideration than 81 a week
and the clerk was swept into the
army.
one employer appealed for the ex-
emption Of an artistic sign painter
an such a time of stress as this /
think the country can get along with
inartistic signs" ruled the chairman.
At Liverpool an undertaken claimed
he was truly indispensable. The tri-
bunal told him to "R. ]. p" for six
months After that he must join the
army, there is much work to be done
by those skilled in the burial OF the
dead
The lord mayor Of London, an en-
thusastc worker for recruits, applied
TO the London tribunal for the ex-
emption Of footman employed at
the Mansion house. The application
said it was in the national interest
that Mansion house arrangements for
recruiting the public work generally
should not be disturbed. Sir r. We
zey Strong, the chairman, thought a
postponement OF one month sufficient
to allow the lord mayor to make 9TH
er arrangements.
A widow II PENCE obtained three
months respite for her eligible son
on the ground that he was indispen-