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The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
The Old Liberty Bell.

Again the sound OF the ola
Liberty Bell at noon on Thurs
dav. June II, when Mayor
Smith of Philadelphia struck 1t
with golden hammer to sound
forth tocsin for the Liberty
Loan. At this single note news
was sent Immediately by tele-
graph to every town and city IN
the United States and her pos
sessions. The old Liberty Bell.
in Independence Hall, loved ano
reverenced by every American
man, woman and child, has mo-
been heard since 1883, when 1t
broke down while tolling for the
death of Chief Justice Marshall
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Sunday School Convention
Scored Big Success

The Florida Parishes and New
Orleans Sunday School COnven-
ton whice held a three days
session here last week, held Its
closing service Thursday night
at which time it Was declared to
be the most successful since its
organization in point of attend
ance and interesting discussions.
One hundred and six delegates
were registered and the people OF
the town were so interested and
enthusiastic that every Baptist
home in the community was
thrown open for the free enter
tainment of the visitors, and the
church was filled at every ses-
sion of the convention.
On Thursday night after the
two twenty minute discussions Oh
program, the meeting was con-
| verted into a praise service and
testimonials Of appreciation were
given by the various members Of
the organization.
1t was during this part Of the
exercises that the house was sur
| prised and thrilled By the publie
conservation Of Miss Annette Cor.
kern, who offered herself without
reservation TO the Lords service.
whether as foreign or home mis-
sionary, or in whatever capacity
she could best be used in King
dom work. The earnestness anc
seriousness of her purpose lm'
pressed every one present, ant
the strongest feeling swept ovel
the congregation, while strong
men wept and women Offered
praise, the meeting closing With
universal fellowship and old
. fashioned all-around handshak
ing.
Among the speakers and othe
notables attending the conven
ton, were ]. E. Brakefield, Pres.
II, v. s|qap, ssa.y,iz, 4, psy!i
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28

Ii the Matter of the Tutor
Ship of the minors, Lube and
Modess Dubois.
In the 26th Judicial District
Court IF Louisiana in and for
Washington Parish.
Whereas, J. Norman Dubois
has produced due proof before
this court that he has been ap'
pointed Guardian Of the minors
Lube and MOdess Dubois in the
County of Jefferson, State OF
Texas, and that said minors have
property in the state Of Loulsl,
ana, and that said Guardian de-
sires to remove said property
from the state of Louisiana 10
the state Of Texas, the domi'
cile of said minors.
Now, therefore, notice is here
by given to al persons interest
! ed to show cause tif any they
have or CAM within thirty days
from the date of the first advef'
|tisement hereof WIZ the prayer
|of the said J. Norman DUBOIS
should not be granted.
| Notice is further given to the
creditors Of said minors and 70
lall persons interested herein "
show cause within ten days 1rou
the present notification Ut any
they have or can)why the accoub'
presented by J. Norman DUBOIS
Tutor of said minors, shouid Nv
be approved and homolosa'ss ~
and the funds distributed III '0
cordance Herewith
By order of the Court. n'
: 31st day of May, 1917.
= NJ. A. Thigpen,
! Clerk .! Ca''t
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Costs $3.50 In Fine to Ship Out
Liquor.

c. l.. Baker, of Sli,ell, La, is
going to think twice in the future
before shipping liquor into dry
territory, and to make matters
worse, misbranded. He tried this
on May 25; an indictment re-
turned by the Federal grand jury
recently charged and he made no
attempt to deny the charge when
arraigned by proxy before Judge
Foster in the Federal court here
Tuesday morning
Judge Foster was agreeable to
pass on the case, since his proxy
was his attorney, and Tuesday
afternoon the funds Of Clerk OF
Court Carter was just $3.50 richie,
than the moment before the at
torney said:
"Mr. Baker pleads guilty ano
we are ready for sentence.
Baker was charged with ship
ping four quarts of whiskey ane
/ IL quarts of beer to Dan Brooks
at Meridian, Miss.-New Qgleans
Daily statss'
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Franklinton, la, June 2s, 1917

An unsigned article from a
taxpayer of Angie came to our
desk this week and we are hold
Jag same for further instruc-
tions.
The columns of the Era Lead
er are always open for the free
discussion of topics concerning
the welfare or enlightenment OF
our people. but as repeated dly
stated in the past, all articles
must be signed by the writer
before we are permitted to pub.
lish same.
This article is on the question
of taxes in general but the dog
tax in particular and we would
be glad to give it publicity ex'
cept for the reason stated above
Aside from our personal opinion,
which does not enter into any
open discussion in our columns
we have wondered if the dog
had no defender in our midst
Doubtless many others feel JUS
as the Angie correspondent does
on the dogs side of the PROPOSE
tion.
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Best Thing in Our Big City,

Mrs. J. Vol Brock and young
daughters, Ellen and Mamie
}rock, were guests Of the Y. W.
:. 4. at Bogalusa Saturday.
7hen the privileges of the SWIM
ming pool and reading rooms
we're enjoyed for a couple OF
hours thru the courtesy of Mrs
W. H. Sullivan, president. ana
Miss Priscilla r. Vorheis, Sec
retary, of the association
It is hard to keep admiration
and appreciation within moderate
bounds in speaking Of this bo-
galusa's latest and greatest
achievement.
The building was presented 10
the women Of Bogalusa by Mrs.
Florence Goodyear Daniel as
as a memorial to her mother
the late Mrs. Frank Goodyear,
and in appearance is exceedingly
handsome and imposing. The
reception halls and reading room
| are the sole of comfort and al
the same time artistic and thor
oughly attractive, while the au'
ditorium, kitchenette, etc. are
modern and complete in every
particular with nothing left to bf
ldesired for comfort or attraction
| Interest however seems to cen
tier around the swimming poo
with its beautiful white tiles eX
tending to a depth of eight feet
around the top of which is
ledge from which the youngster
dive to their four feet of water
the grown-ups using eight feet Of
water and the rim Of the poe
; which is two feet higher yet.
An efficient instructor in swim
ming has charge Of the pool, give
> lessons at stated hours, and ais
; conducts a physical training clas
for reducing stout figures.
=, The grounds were beautified b
compliment OF the Great Souti
: ern Lumber Co., and are a creo
even to their efficient gardehe
for while the hedge, grass an
flowers seem to have had the ca
and growth of months, the resi-
has really been accomplished
) only a few weeks.
The whole thing is said to su
70 pass the Y, NJ. G. A., but wh
IT. our judgment is not passed
ID this point we do feel free to s
>; the new association is universe
IS appreciated and is filling eve
o. need of the women and girls
er the Magic City.
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
nnlv fe,rncka.Y.

! man those married life hat nos
heen of tho harp,est lay dying, Call
ing his wife to his bedside, ha Prom
,sed to lsare all his WORLDLY posses
sions to her On one condition, that BE-
irg that she would erect a tombstone
and inscrtbe on It, AT rest" This she
faithfully promised, but, finding Ioth'
ing had been left her, she added to the
above epitaph, It'll ! come"
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Parish Fair Meets And Plans
Big Fair.

On last Saturday, June 23rd, the
directors of the Parish Fair met
at Franklinfon, and discussed
with the chairmen of the varl-
Gus committees ways and means
of making the 1917 Fair a bigger
and greater fair than has ever
been known before. The date
of holding the fair was moved up
one day, so the fair will be held
this year on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, Oct. 18th, 18th
and 10Th. The change in date
was made at the earnest s0lici-
tation of the cattlemen, who
claimed that it was great ex-
pense to them to be compelled to
feed their stock over Sunday af-
ter the fair had already closed.
Chairman McCreary of the f.
nance committee reported sub
scriptions of $4,000, and the
board from this sum set aside
$1,000 for prizes, 500 for improve,
ments on the Fair grounds and
$3.50 for publicity and other ex
penses. The amount set aside
for prizes is more than 100 pei
cent larger than ever used here
tofore, and the committee OF
prizes, on which D e. Sheridan
is chairman, promises that the
awards will be large enough tt
induce the farmer to exhibit hi'
products on large scale. Chair
man Booty of the fair grounds
committee is hard at work map
ping out contemplated improve
ments aud promises that whe1
he finishes the grounds will com
pare favorably with thos e Of an,
part Of the state. Chairman W
]. Burris of the committee O.
Accommodation stated his CON
nittee is preparing something i
the way of a surprise, and tina
every visitor will be we'll fed an
cared for. Chairman Storm re
ported that be would have a fin
street fair to amuse aud enter
tain the people. All the othe
chairmen turned in good report
and President Lindsey state
that in spite of the dry weathe
there would be some fair"
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
save THE hogs, They
Will Be Much NEEDED
Some Facts About the Use and Aou's
OF Hoa Cholera serun'-San'1ary
Measures Are Necessary.

The CRY OF the nation, and OF inc
world, today, is for food and yet more
food; and anyone who can. in any
way, conserve and increase the looo
.upply Of the people at this time IS T.
true patriot.
To suggest that We should save our
,ors st any time, but more especially
In tho country's present crisis may
saem quite uncalled for, or even RI
d,c,,,ous, However, there are one or
10 points in this connection which
NAV he overlooked, and will pear
stressing.
The frst is with reference TO the
uae and abuse Of serum. Serum, ae
every hog owner knows, Is ValuaO'e
protective agent against hog choleTa'
the demand for which seems TO De on
the increase; and from all accounts.
the State serum plant is having all
II can do to meet the requests Tor &C.
rum that come to it.
The intelligent and tudicous use OF
serum is all right, and is to be com
mended. But may there not be some
hog owners who order serum Wheh
not really needed, or order quantltleO
har IN excess of what they actually re-
ou,re at the lime? II so, and we THINK
4 not improbable, it means waste
a, .erum. and is probably deprlvlns
others of its use on account OF q 'ehi
norary shortage of the supply thereby
occasioned.
IN intelligently conserving the Sc
rim supply. therefore. it means COZ
serving and increasing the people
food supply In hogs.
On the other hand, the one VINO
through the wasteful use. or abuse o
serum, deprires some one else OF II
Use IN trying to save his hogs, is no
, onlv not aiding conservation, but til
+ very opposite.
The second point is, the adoption
: strict sanitary measures in conne'
. tion with hog cholera. The man Wh
does not effectually destroy his emo
era.infected carcasses, but permit
J them to lie around exposed to be tn
}. means Of spreading infection to n
O own still healthy hogs, and TO n
neirhbor's herds, is surely not usin
u his best efforts to conserve and il
Il crease the hog supply. and, therefor
0 the food supply of the people in hoe
&c and hog products.
And the same may be said with r
II 1srd TO thorough disinfectiOn of che
|. erninfected premises, etc, in order
~ DESTROY infection and keep it fro
mreadfng and killing more hogs WI
cholera.
IN other words, the man who US
70 every eendeator to save the lives
his own hogs, and those OF his nelg
% bors, ia a patriot in the truest sen
Of the term. as he is showing that
- irving his best to conserve and
crease the nations food supply
hogs.
~ There are many ways in which
~ can display our patriotism: and tf
IA a most important one which shou
ns not be overlooked by our hog owne
in At this time of the country's stress.
ed w. n. Dalrynple, Louisiana Sta
De Y'riversity
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28

Treas; Rev. Watkins, stati- teal
sec'v.; DR.. Robertson, Mr. Jour
Dan, Edgar Godbold, R. L. Po'
we'll, Spurgeon Wingo ana oth-
ers.
Hammond was selected as the
rlace Of meeting for the 1918 ses'
sion.
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28

A big gas we'll near Monroe
which was on fire for a week, was
successfully capped
The Pan-Russian Congress
voted to dissolve the Council OF
Empire and eliminate the Duma'
A munitions factory explosion
in Austria was reported to have
killed or wounded 1000 persons.
Arrival of the Pacific fleet OF the
United States navy at Rio jan
eiro disclosed taking over the
patrol Of that section against
German ssa |a'9ess'
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
Mt. Hern0n.

Mt. Hermon, June 26, 1917.
Editor Era. Leader:
Mt, Hermon is still dry. 10
rain and not looking for any.
Victor OFT, who has been in
Panama the past seven years,
has hit the States again. He is
N Massachusetts and will prob
ably meet his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, +. ". OFT, before returning,
Percy OFT, after graduating with
high honors in Municipal Engl-
neering at the University ol u
bana, Illinois, has joined the o.
icers' training camp at Fort
Sheridan in the coast artillery
Stanley OFT graduated at the l..
5. L. and is in the officers, train
ing camp at Fort Eli Root i'll
Arkansas. We are glad to see
our boys doing something Mt
Hermon is doing its full share in
the war, while the Mt. Hermon
peaches" are singing in minor
strains:
The war alarms are ringing
For soldiers brave and true,
And my - has gone and joined
Aud don't know what fll do.
But William he's a slack,
And is hanging around still;
But | guess if - don't get back
| will have to marry Bill.
| Miss Elma Miller and Mr.. AL
fred Schilling motored to Kent
wood last Thursday to visit Miss
Miller's sister, Mrs. l.. }. Dykes
| DR.. and Mrs. L. W. Brock and
Mr.. Eugene Goings went to New
Orleavs last Monday to see Mrs
Goings. who mad an operation a
The Charity Hospital.
The Nit. Hermon Pig Club gave
| free entertainment in the audi
torium of the school house. Re
freshments were served.
James and Mildred Brock, chill
| dren Of Mr.. and Mrs. }. S. BrocI
of New Orleans returned hom
last Sunday, after a weeks visi
with relatives here. Their cousin
Miss Ruth Banister, accompanie
them on their return home.
: Mr.. o. Z. Brock and son Rot
ert went to New Orleans last SuI
. day to spend several days
Prof. Johnson was in Mt. Hel
. mon last Wednesday. Profess(
Meadows motored to FrankIinto
with him.
u The dipping vat at Sunny Hi
. was blown up last week. TT
people are indignant over II
s law1essntss and are anxious th
II the guilty parties be brought
!. Justice. Leland.
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
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The Era-leader., 1917-06-28

We offer The Era-Leader and
New York Thrice-a. Week World
both one year for $500,
The Era-leader., 1917-06-28
LOCAL
EXCURSION
RATES
EVERY
SUNDAY

Consult T. & P. Ry. Agents or write
A. D. Bell, Goe. u. Hunter,
G.P.A. Pass. Traffic Mgr,
Dallas, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
ENUMERATES BENEFITS 0F GAME COMMISSION
Representative Yinson ef Cllicot Points Out How States Gains by
 the Work.

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-Representa tive Baldi Vinson of Chicot, the cham pion in the house of the general fish and game bill, has devoted twelve years of study to it's provisions, and is confident that it will solve the question of the conservation of wild life in the state. In calling atten- ton to some of the things already accomplished by the present com mission, he said:
 "Wardens of the state commission saved from overflow during the last high water more than one hundred deer, and more than 200 were fed by wardens and citizens and protected from dogs.
 "The state of Maine derives more revenue from licenses, fines, and penalties than it cost the state to maintain it's state government prop CT, The Eastern provinces of Cana da derive practically as much as the cost of their government. All the Northwestern states derive a large revenue above the cost of protection. California received during 1916 more than $450,000.
 AfKanSaS Wltn OnlV @l llceHSe lo hunt deer, $1 for fishing with arti- ficial bait, received in 1916 $1S,000 per year. and now has over $S,0O0 in the treasury, after paying all ex- penses of the commission ill game protection under the 1915 law. It S believed that under the law just passed by the general assembly, the state will receive between $75,000 and $100,000.
 During the season 1914 1915 there we're shipped from Jonesboro alone $170,000 worth of ducks. instead of 170,OOO barrels, as stated heretofore. Federal wardens report that over 75,- 900 barrels were shipped from Mis- sissippi county total of 6.333,0O0 ducks. At an average of 16-23 cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
HEAVENS WEEP AS FUNSTON'S BODY
 LAID IN GRAVE
San Franciscans Brave Ele- ments to Pay Last Tribute
 to Lamented General.

San Francisco, Calif.. Feb. 24.-The body of the late Maj.-Gen. Frederick Funston was inferred at the national cemetery at the Presidio here today.
 The services were read in driving rain, but the sun flaushed out for a moment as the Presidio's great guns boomed out 13 times, in the last salute.
 Although General Funston's rank entitled him to military escort of 22.O00 men, 3 full division military exigencies reduced this number to a mixed brigade of coast artillery and bluejackets. One major general, three brigadier generals and a rear admiral stood with barred heads be- side the grave. with the members of the family, when Rev. Wm. KirA Guthrie read the brief service of the Presbyterian church.
 A drenching rain slanted across the ranks of the military escort, but the streets, seemingly deserted, became alive with civilians as the casket was borne from the city hall to tn First Presbyterian church, and thence to the cemetery.
 The services at the church were brief. Two of the generals favorite hymns were sung, Lead, Kindly Light" and "Just For Today"
 s'He was man of deeds, not words and to say more of him would be dis pleasing to his soul," said Dr. Guth- rie, at the conclusion of his brief eu- logy of the general. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
WIRELESS TAKES MESSAGE ACROSS
 U. 5. QUICKLY
Message From New York Mayor, Sent at 10:30 P. M.
 Caught Here at II P. M.

A wireless message. being flashed from New York to Seattle and Los Angeles, was caught" here last night by J. E. Scott, S0S West Sixth ave nue, who has long-distance receiv- ing station at his residence.
 The sending of the message was in the nature of test under the auspices Of the Radio league of America for the purpose of demonstrating just what the wireless can accomplish. An an- nual relay race is conducted each year on or about the date of Wash ington's birthday.
 The message flashed last night, and which all receiving stations were re- uuested to copy and hand to the mayor of the city where the receiver is To- cafed, read as follows:
 { New York, Feb "A, 10:30 p. m.-To the mayors of Los Angeles and Seattle: On behalf of New York send greetings to Los Angeles ana Seattle, and best wishes for the radlo system. JOHN P. MITCHELL,
 "Mayor."
 Mir. Scott said he had made copy of the message for Mayor Bloom, but would not attempt to deliver It last night, because he thought the mayor was asleep. MT. Scott caught the mes sage as it was being relayed from 2 Chicago at Il p. m.
 He frequently hears messages rom the Texas border and from stations m other sections as far south as Pan ana and, as far north as Minnesota.
 s1s1,<,,n orc dO( 0OO amateilr wireless stations in the United States, all un- der control of the government. The part they could be made to play in the event of military necessity is dem onstrated time and again by such ex- periments as last night. Men like MT. Scott, who are interested purely for the pleasure they obtain, are enabled to obtain much information of interest, but they divulge nothing that is not intended for the public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25

Every mother realizes, after giving her children California Syrup of Figs that this is their ideal laxa- tive, because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels without griping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If coated, give teaspoonful of this harmless "fruit laxative" and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. When the little system is full of cold, throat sore, has stom- ach-ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, collie remember, good "inside cleansing" should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" handy; they know teaspoonful today saves sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for 5O-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Be- . ware of counterfeits sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine, made by "Caifornia Fig Syrup Con- pany."-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
ENGLISH COMPLAIN
 AT COURTS DELAY

Correspondence Associated Press)
 London, Feb. 13.-In these days when England is trying to make the best possible use of every ounce of her man power, many persons find cause for displeasure at the way in which time and money are wasted in some of the cumbersome processes of the English courts. One case cited as a striking example of the wastage of manpower in the courts is that of bartender put on trial at Windsor for stealing a pot of honey, value ten cents. The case occupied half days time of forty persons in the upper court, the ordinary police magistrate having been unable to deal with the case because the man had record of previous conviction.
 The forty persons whose time was occupied listening to the dry-as-dust phrases of the legal red-tape connect ed with the trial included: The re- corder, the mayor, the clerk of the peace, the chief constable, the usher,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
DEFECTIVE FLUE IS
 BLAMED FOR BLAZE

Fire damage estimated at about $500 to the house and contents, was suffered last night about 10 o'clock, in the frame dwelling at the south west corner of Fourth avenue and Chestnut street, owned by Mrs. M. F.. Smart and occupied by John Bald ridge. The loss is almost fully pro- tected by insurance, it was said.
 The fire is believed to have had it's origin in a defective flue. it had evidently been smouldering for some time in the attic of the house, and when # finally bust through the roof, at the rear. it had reached con siderable proportions. It was quick ly extinguished by the fire depart ment, however, the damage being con- fined to the roof over the rear half of the house and to the walls of the kitchen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-25
When the Girl Proposed.

And I have tried to make 1t clear to you in every way knew. I've asked you to this house, times without num- Der. I've played tennis with you, and walked and talked with you, and ridden your rounds with you in your bumpy old milk wagon. I've simply thrown myself at your head, day after day. But you--you wouldn't under stand. You wouldn't look at me. Nor listen. You mooned about, and moped your ridiculous heart out. Because you thought was such a blind, silly fool, I couldn't look past your prop erty and your in-luck, and see how splendid you really are. Because you thought I was such Q stuckup simple ton I'd not want to marry you, be- cause you were a milkman. When I'd drive your milk cart, I'd chase the COWS for you, if you wanted me to- Woman's Home Companion.