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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25
Thanks to The Enterprise.
Dear Mrs. Editor:

Dear Mrs. Elitor:
1t is a pleasure to express our
very great appreciation of your
assistance during the past year,
and our qualification at the inter-
est which has been shown by you
and the press of the entire State
in our effort to raise health stand
ards.
1t has been especially gratifying
that large number of papers
have oo-operated with the State
Board of Health in its campaign
tor a safe water supply, and a
more sanitary method of sewage
disposal in every community.
For the coming year it will be
our policy to continue along these
lines, and also to continue to stress
the necessity for complete reports
of communicable diseases and reg
istration of births and deaths.
We have had recently a practt-
cal illustration of the need Of a
birth certificate, as a number of
Louisiana applicants for enlist
ment in the U. S. Navy we're
turned down because of the lack
of this certificate.
Kindly send US bill for 1917,
and we shall take pleasure in for
check to cover same.
Very truly yours,
OSCAR BOWLING,
President
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

According to the new registra-
ton law that went into effect Jan
nary LIST every man who is quail
fed to vote must register and state
his political utilization whether
democratic, progressive, republi-
can, socialist, independent, pro-
hibition, and under penalty of the
law cannot participate in any
primary. convention or meeting
of the opposite party. In other
words, the law forces each and
every man offering to register to
designate his party and remain
true and loyal to that party or
suffer the infiction of the penalty
provided.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

What has become Of the theatre
hat law9 1t is noticed at each
performances that an additional
number of hats is seen, At first
they were little, unobstrusive
pieces OF headgear, then was added
a bow that stood a little higher,
and now they are beginning to as
sumo larger proportions. and the
first thing the theater managers
know, they will be wrestling with
some big hats that obstruct the
view of their patrons. Ladies,
there is a law against wearing
hats of any kind in theaters-
Town Talk.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

DeRidder claims the first School
Thrift Club in the State, the pu-
pills giving all the idle money thai
they usually spent on movies, ice
cream, sodas and candy to their
teachers and when dollar is &C
cumulated, that amount is put in
the bank. The Monroe schools
are following in DeRidder's foot
steps.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

The between seasons on the
farm and in the commercial world
makes the quiet in those same cir
Giles, all the more marked by way
of contrast with the unusually
busy and prosperous era just
passed.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

The public has little idea, or for
the most part given little thought
to the fact that many Americans
have gone voluntarily to take part
in tie great war. An Italian gen
eraI who is in the United States
at present on business connected
with munitions says that $4,000
Americans have enlisted IN the
Italian army alone.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

Extravaganza is more widespread
and rampant in the United States than
anywhere else in the world For in
stance, one and quarter million peo-
pie whose incomes are between twelve
hundred and eighteen hundred dollars
year own automobiles. The Hon.
Judson Harmon, formerly Governor of
Ohio, and Acknowledgement of the
United States, pleads for the economi-
cal life in an article replete with inter-
esting facts, which he will contribute
to an early number of the Youths Com
panion,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

All Louisiana, Natchitoches in
particular will he charmed to learn
that the T. C ?. is planning to
spend 1900, 100000 for new equip
ment, including freight, passenger
locomotives and fiat cars.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

The Natchitoches patrons of the
L. r. & n. will be interested in
learning that number of coaches
and five new engines are en- route
from the factory that will be
placed in commission as soon as
they arrive.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

The bill granting Mansfield a
$4,000 government building has
passed the House and gone to the
Senate with the committees en-
dOrSement.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25
official Journal Parish of Natchitoches
. " Parish School Board.
City of NatchitocheS.

Lumbcrmen are considering a
plant to build a paper mill at
Hammond to utilize timber waste.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

rewards are certain and sure. Each
year brings an added charm and new
vstas of beauty beckon alluringly and
seem to say
Grow old along with me,
The best is yet to be-"
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

said bonds being dated March /, 1915,
and bearing interest at the rate of five
% per cent per annum, payable an
nually, and
Whereas, upon the 9Th day of Jan
uary 1917, this Board of Supervisors
was duly organized in accordance with
this provision of the Act 1879 of 1916,
and is now the the governing body of
District No. 10, and
Whereas, this board has gone over
carefully all the proceedings of the
Police Jury in the matters above re.
ferred to and finds the same all in ac-
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

rtorod in th, Post Office as 2nd class matter
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-01-25

Published Every Thursday Morning
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01
MISTOOK HUNTER FOR STUMP
Nimrod's Peculiar Experience With .
Lynx Who Had Been After q
Squirrel Dinner.

1 was once teaching school, writes a
Companion reader, in backwOods
region, where game was very plenti-
full. One afternoon in the hunting sea-
son 1 made my way to u small valley
about n mile from the settlement,
down which ran a well-beaten deer
trail.
1 took my post on u small hill that
commanded a good view of the valley.
In front of me, and about u feet dis
tant, was large pine tree; behind me
was an old stump. AS the evening
was cool, 1 wore gray sweater, and
my hat was also gray.
After waiting for nearly an hour. ]
noticed movement in small clump
of bushes to my right. Then the horns
and head of large buck appeared,
but he drew back before l had
chance to fire. With rifle cooked and
finger on the trigger, 1 crouched, wait
ing for him to show himself again,
A squirrel chartered sharply from
the stump behind. Then he landed
squarely on the top of my head, from
which he sprang to the tree. Imme-
diately after l was thrown violently
forward on my face by some heavy
object that descended with great force
on my back. The blow almost drove
the breath from my body. My rifle
was discharged as fell.
Very much surprised and consider
ably alarmed, 1 scrambled to my feet,
but nothing living was in sight. ]
peered behind stumps and fallen logs,
more mystified every moment. No owl
| swooping down upon the squirrel
could have inflicted such blow, neith-
er had any limb fallen from the tree.
I looked up among the thick foliage,
but there was nothing to be seen. !
walked round to the other side Of the
| tree. On large bough, but well hid
den, 1 discerned dim, gray shape. 1t
was full-grown lynx. 1 brought him
| down by n well-directed shot.
Now l understood the situation. Near
the stump on which the squirrel had
| been sitting lay large log. Behind
this the lynx had crept on his prey.
In escaping, the little animal had
leaped to my head, and thence to the
tree. His enemy had followed him,
and he must have been nightly sur
prised at landing on a man, and also
by the report of my rifle.
Naturally l saw nothing more of the
deer, but was richer by fine lynx
skin and n most uncommon expert
ence.-Youth's Companion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01

order of battle tactics upon the sea? These ques-
tions are asked by Robert G. Skerrett in the New
York Sun. and he goes on TO say that experts an
yes to questions two and three. One OF the
foremost of American naval officers said not long
ago:
II believe we can build ship here that will
make the whole world sit up and take notice lf
want to do So"
This assertion was brought out by debate on
the subject of naval Increase, when the genesis
Of the modern drchdnaught discussed An
interesting light thrown upon the origin and
for being of that era-making type of heavy
ship of the line. The disclosure illustrates how
Kindred force may be at work In calling into
being another and less startling departure in
naval architecture. According to the officer in
question:
England has been criticized for inventing the
drcndnauGht type on the ground that II she had
not done so she would have maintained n greater
prcpondernnce over every other navy In her pre-
dreadnnught types and ms the drendnausht type
is far more efficient she therefore had to start
even with other nations again. The reply to that
is that she did not invent the type, but 1t was
absolutely forced upon her.
"In the days when firing at each other
nt 1000 5000 yards dreadnaught was not
logical thing nt all. because at those ranges you
could use eightinch gun with great effect or
sixinch gun. But as Admiral Sir Percy
Scott showed how to train gun pointers with
his device it changed the situation material
1y. His whole invention method of train
ing gun pointers
people this side and to people on the other
side of the Atlantic about 1t. went over to Eng
hand and talked the gun people there and we
finally, tentatively going from one range to an
other, found out that could hit target at
5000 5000 yards, which were considered
enormous ranges in those days.
"You cannot hit anything with a six-nch gun
at those distances. 1t was therefore perfectly
Illogical for them to build any more battleships
except with all big guns. Accordingly. the all-bg
gun ship had to be built
I'VE would lmve built the first one on this side
II the authorities here had listened to us. Eng
lnnd did not invent the all-big-gun ship. 1t was
Admiral Sir Percy Scott who thought out how to
shoot at long range, and the other fellows fol-
lowed as natural consequence. Big guns are the
only ones that will do any particular damage Mt
long
-The present conflict has made it plain that in
acfuaI warfare the nation with initiative Will have
n great advantage, and Germany has undoubtedly
kept her foes guessing. No one knows what she
js likely to spring next upon her antagonists, but
mast performances hint Mt certain possibilities"
Capt William S. Sims thus describes thor
oughly practicable, novel order of battle craft Its
theoretical advantages so evident TO the eS-
perts that the likelihood of Its appearing before
long is more than possibility.
-Jf Won build ship of 10000 tons that has
nothing but protective deck, and so fiat that
nothing could get under 1t, that only has two
shin. and no guns at all, but armed with eight or
ing 35 knots, l would like to know what fleet
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01
A Wise Bow,

"Boys," said teacher to her Sun
day school class, "can any of you
quote a verse from scripture to prove
that it is wrong to have two wives?"
A bright boy raised his hand.
"Well, Thomas" encouraged the
teacher.
Thomas stood up. mo man can
serve two masters" he said proudly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01
BY j. w. MULLER r
Copyright by J. W. Muller

began to trickle under the tearing fin
gers.
Chsros white beard was red with 1t.
AS the two wrestled, breast to breast,
painting. Chsro looked like a shaggy
beast that has torn It's prey and is
devouring it while it still lives.
At last the police arrived and tore
him from the fainting Kurd, who hard
ly waited to revive before he hurried
to get away with his OK.
The guards led Chsro toward Jail.
Thumo, crying, ran after the beloved
OK. Then he turned and trotted after
the beloved grandfather. He clutched
the old mans rags and screamed,
"Blaes, grandfather, Blaes!"
The old man went on with the po-
lice, silently. The child trcned and
ran after the OK again. Again he
turned to follow his grandfather.
Thus he ran from one to the other till
he realized that the distance between
the two beloved objects was growing
too great. Then he cried bitterly and
pursued the old man.
But before he could reach him, his
grandfather disappeared behind
great door, that closed with a loud
reverberation. The child beat at the
iron-studded thing, scratched it,
stamped with his feet, and implored.
1t was in vain.
Exhausted, he sat down at the pris-
on portal, held his little head between
his hands, and sobbed quietly to him
self.
He had no grandfather now, and no
Blaes.
Modern armenian literature has
not been sufficient either in guam
tity or achievement to command
prominent position in the popular
regard of western nations. 1t has
been sparingly translated into Eng
hsh and somewhat more extensively
into German. Awetis Aharoneau,
the author of this story, is probably
the most popular armenian writer
today. He was born in 1866 in
Igidir, village in the area which
has been the fighting ground of tho
Russian and Turkish armies.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01
American nabal experts
beEeUe they can build a
sea fighter that wM aston
ish the Hoorld; it is a semi
submerged torpedo cruiser

HAT is the next surprise that naval
architects have in store for the
world?
Is it possible to modify radically
existing types of battle craft?
Has the naval strategist any
thing in mind that will be totally
unlike present warships-some-
thing that will upset the prevailing
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-02-01

The everlasting strife between
Arm enians and Kurds in the terri
torn where Russia, Persia and Tur-
key adjoin, is the theme of the Ar
menian story giuen here. Its scene
is in the present field of 1rar. 1t
is from Aharoneaus tale, "Blaes the
o."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
PEOPLE
ALL GET STAMPS
A. Schwartz Donates 81
Worth to Every Employe
of the Popular Store.

Setting an example to other bus
mess enterprises OF FL Paso IN the
purchase of thrift stamps and war
savings stamps. A. Schwartz, OF the
Popular Dry Goods company. today
decided TO present each employe Of
the Popular Dry Goods company, Of
which he is president, with four %
cent thrift stamps. This means a dol
lars worth OF stamps to each en-
ploye, and, as the store has between
SEQ and $50 employees, is means quite
an investment for one concern as .
starter in order to encourage the pur-
chase Of stamps among its employees
With the dollars worth OF stamps
given to each employe, Will 80 a book
that Will hold five dollars worth OF
stamps. Thus each employee is given
an incentive TO purchase at least five
dollars worth Of the stamps in aid
Of the government.
Besides purchasing and presenting
these stamps to employees, Mr.. Schwartz
will purchase stamps and place them
on sale in his store, in order TO con-
veuience the general public that viii
wish 10 buy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
ALHAMBA-a JACK AND JILL

The hero and heroine OF "Freckles"
Jack Pickford and Louise Huff
viii be seen today to better advan-
tage than ever before in Jack and
Jilf'-an entertaining story written
especially for them by clever Marga-
ret Turnbull. This is an exceptional
story presented in a typical Para
mount manner. It contains contrast
ing elements Of pathos and comedy
and is extrmely natural The char
acter OF Jack" is perfectly adapted
10 young Pickford's acting ability.
Louise Huff makes an appealing and
delightful Jill" Jack is a young
prize fighter who lacks nerve He
tries TO fight his way TO financial
success at $500 q fight in order TO
have enough money 10 marry his
sweetheart Mary" surnamed Jill"
The action Of the story begins after
a frame up' fight in which Jack
thinks he has killed his man. He
runs away and lands in a little Texas
town. Here he has some exciting ad-
ventures. The last we see Of the two
young -NYorkers' they are burying
Jacks boxing gloves with great cere-
mOny. Jill having promised never
20 tell that he is not after all Jack
the Killer" Come and see this bright
comedy drama 1t will greatly en-
terrain you. It will be shown today
only. Prices are 15c, zoe and 25c.-
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
aafAS ON TIE RON.s

At the high school auditorium to-
night, The Man on the Box" will be
presented for the benefit Of the navy
league.
See Sadie Ruth Aldridge and De
Sales KeaIney in this charming play
II is by the same excellent cast that
gave Il two weeks ago. Be patriotic
and enjoy yourself at the same time.
There viii be good music, good actors
and a good time. Seats are l0c and
25c. Soldiers are welcome.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
BUsHMAN-BAYYE Ar UNIQUE.

The best attraction you can find
this evening is The Voice Of Con-
science" starring Francis Y Bush
man and Beverly Bayne, at the
Unique The Voice OF Conscience"
is a good old southern story staged
in Savannah. Ga. The lighting effects
are new and novel and the play is
packed full Of exciting and interest
ing incidents. See this picture this
evening. For Sunday the Unique an
nOunces an exceptional offering in the
official French war views, France in
Arms" These pictures have created
much comment wherever shown
owing to the fact that the camera
man goes right into the air 10 film a
battle in the sky and fortunately
bumps into a good one. Some re-
markable views Of a falling German
plane were secured. Also the French
troops are shown charging across
NO Mans Land" to meet an attack
OF the enemy. Five full reels Of his
tory in the making Is France in
Arms" and the critics say 1t is the
greatest set OF war views ever
shown--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

r HIS Great Sale is nearing the
L end. Everything IN Our Mill
merry Stocks are on sale. All prices
radically reduced. Not a Hat re-
served.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GRECIAN roDAY-wM. 5. HART.

Big Bill Hart. most popular Of all
screen idols. will be seen at the Gre
clan theater today and tomorrow, just
two days, in a typical Hart play of
the west that Is full OF Hart thrills
and Hart human interest Double
Crossed
This is the second Of a limited
number Of short subjects starring
Hart, which the Grecian has arranged
TO show from time 10 time at popular
prices. The admission today and to-
morrow will be 15c for adults and sc
for children These prices include
war tax.
The two reel Hart pictures are in
every respect as good as his longer
features, but on account Of the diff
ference in length the Grecian Is en-
abled to offer them at prices within
the reach OF all.
IN addition 10 the Hart picture a
brand new Keystone comedy will also
be shown, offering bill OF sterling
worth, and great entertainment
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
wIGwAM-wEsT AND HOLMES.

The reels Of THE Lost Express" are
on hand and will be shown at the
Wigwam today. Through q mistake
in the MutuaFs Dallas office, last
weeks installment was not shipped
Billy West will be seen in his latest
comedy. Back Stage" Billy West,
you know, is the little comedian who
pulls the Chaplin stuff. He looks and
he acts like the famous Charlie and
many think that he is just as good as
Chaplin.
Monday. Mary Piczford will be
seen in The Little Princess. '-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

and the stadium festivity on Thanks
giving day were presented.
Following this, pledge cards to
help the movement were PASSED
around, and practically every person
in the house SIGNED one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

MIS-. lara S Taylor. q Denver news
paper woman, has been put in charge
OF division Of the national commit
tee on public information which viii
collect and distribute data relating
to Women's war work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

Page Publicity Bureuu-Advertisin in
al its branches. Telephone 1I1l.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

skates-We Have Them.
Allen Arms & Cycle Co.
404 n. Oregon St--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

Gun repairing our specially. Allen
adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

window Glnss Our Specially. p
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

For a Gift for any one 90 to The
Jewel Shop.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
Merchants Lunch 40c
CampbelTs Cafe.-Adv.
NeHr Automohne OMners

can save money by insuring their cars
in The Automobile Underwriters Of
America. We are saving thousands
OF dollars annually TO our policy
holders. For rates. Phone 2066-307
First Natl Bank BulidinE.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
CITIZENS POUR OUT TOAD IN
THE MOVE TO- SELL WAR STAMPS

Rally at Theater Brings Out Pledges to Forward Cam
paign; slackers Should Skip to Mexico Says Speaker;
Popular Employees Get 81 Stamps Each to
Start; Orators Appeal Periodically
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-21
MANY ASK DISCHARGE
Alexandria Merchants and Brunswick
Farmers Petitions Fail. Appeal to
President.

Richmond, Sept. 21.--Claims for
exemption at the hands Of the district
exemption board ior the eastern d's-
trct of Virginia are flowing in by
every mail, and many petitioners are
appearing in person. The boarl is
working several hours each day in
passing on cases, and it is no secret
that few are receiving the considera-
ton desired; that is, exemption.
There are thousands and thousands
of papers filed in the office, with
clerks busy copying and transcribing
the same and entering the same of
record. Chairman Cox is over
worked, and he is on the job from
early till late at might.
Yesterday there has been refusal
to excuse G.. w. King. Of Alexandria.
from service. and the ease has been
appealed to the President. Mr.. King
is 81 years old makes no claim on
the ground of dependents. but he
is connected with concern engaged
in mercantile pursuits, which he con-
strued to mean an industrial line.
The board twice considered this
case. and while Mr.. King is man of
means and his position is one identi-
fed with the furnishing of food sup
plies, the board is Of the opinion that
it is not a work that merits eyemp-
ticn and has so ruled.
Another case that failed to win
was that of A. Russell Meredith. Of
I.awrenccville, Brunswick county. Mr..
Meredith, says he is farmer that
he has 200 bushels Of peas, 2SU bar
relS of corn, 10 tons Of hay, 6 bales of
cotton, and $4,000 pounds of tobacco
under cultivation this year: that he
owns 355 acres of land and that he
is preparing to enlarge his farming
operations the coming season He
is man of means and has Il depend
ent wife. but the board failed to see
why he should be exempted and has
Iened' his application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-21
USED AS TARGETS.

Poisoned Food and TOrtures Melted
Out to Italian Prisoners by Teu-
tons.
Revolver practice with human tar
gets-Italian prisoners-is the terri
BILE sport of Austrian and Hungarian
officers, according to Rome cables.
Attorney Polumdio. an Italian pris-
oner recently exchanged, brought
this story with him to Italy. Polum-
dio said italian prisoners suffered
other indignties and tortures too
revolving to publish"
Lieut.. Farks, a Hungarian officer
now in an Italian prison camp, was
one of the most notorious offenders.
His brutality consisted of tying Ital-
ian prisoners to chairs. Minor
wounds were inflicted until the men
died. Other prisoners would be
strung up by the thumbs until they
tainted, when they would be revived
and: ;: tortured again.
Feeding prisoners of war poisoned
food is another barbarity practiced
by the AuStrians, causing hundreds
of deaths.
There will be no reprisals against
Lieut.. Farks, the cable stated.