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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Police Jury Appropriates
$500 for United War
Work Campaign
Fund.
John R. Drackett Reported That
Work on New Ferry Was
Held Up on Account of
Epidemic Conditions.

The police Jury met Wednesday
in regular session with Hon. Charles
N. Frost presiding and the following
members present: Kimbrough, Oil
vier, BoudreauX, Drackett, Aucoin
and Calm. Absent-Haydel, VOL
ford, Gooch and Pharr.
Mr.. Henry W. kappel, parish
chairman United War Work Cam
paign, appeared before the jury and
asked for an appropriation of $500
for that fund, and on motion of John
R. bracket, seconded by 7. Aucoin
and carried, the appropriation was
made and the secretary was author
lied to issue a warrant covering
same
A letter from the Avoca Drainage
District was read, requesting that
duplicate warrant for S144 be issued
to them as warrant for that amount
had been lost in the mails, and on
motion of John R. Drackett, second
ed by Oscar Boudreaux and carried,
the secretary was instructed to is
sue the duplicate.
A bill for 1926 for transportation
of an insane man was presented by
Charles Pecot, sheriff, and on mo-
ton of John R. Drackett, seconded
by T. Aucoin, the bill was approved
and the secretary was instructed to
issue a warrant covering same.
A telephone bill for $10.25, cover
ing messages in connection with the
influenza epidemic, was presented by
DR.. B. w. Smith, health officer, and
on motion of A. E Calm, seconded
by Oscar Boudreaux, the bill was ap-
proved and the secretary was author
lied to issue a warrant covering
same.
Mr.. Wilbur H. Kramer, registrar,
appeared before the jury and stated
that he had been asked to take up
with them the matter of moving the
polling place in the second precinct
CT the Sixth Ward from Ramos to
Amelia and suggested that a COM
nlttee composed of two members of
the Police Jury from thai ward and
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

the district attorney be appointed
to look into the matter
On motion of John R. Drackett,
seconded by T. Aucoin and carried,
the president was authorized to ap-
point this committee. He thereupon
appointed John R. Drackett, 7. Au-
coin and Percy Saint, with the re
quest that they investigate this mat
ter and report at the next meeting of
the Police Jury with a suitable ordi-
nance should they find the change
desirable
Mr.. John R. Drackett reported that
due to the influenza the work on the
new ferry had been interrupted, but
that as soon as possible it would be
resumed.
On motion of T. B. kimbrough,
seconded by Arthur Olivier and car
ried, the report was received and
made a part Of the minutes.
After a thorough discussion of the
tick eradication work in this parish,
on motion of T. B. Kimbrough, sec
onded by T. Aucoin and carried, it
was resolved that the Police Jury
stand by the resolution adopted by
them at the meeting of October 2,
last.
At this meeting the jurors resolved
that all work on dipping watts not
completed by November 1, be dis
continued until March 1, next, and
that the services of the inspectors be
dispensed with from October 81 until
April 1, 1919. A motion was tackled
on to this resolution making it not
effective if any state laws on the
subject conflicted
BY request of the Council Of De
Tense the Parish Vagrancy law was
made part of the minutes.
The bond of R. L. Sigur, parish
treasurer, through the United States
Fidelity and Guarantee Company for
$4,000 was presented and on mo-
ton of John R. Drackett, seconded
by Arthur Olivier and carried, was
accepted.
The report of the finance commit
tee was adopted and the secretary
ordered to issue warrants for all bills
listed thereon.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Goat Furnishes MIX and Churn.

About 20 miles northwest of Mount
Sinai-Whorp. rs You remember, Moses
received the CommandmentS-iS a but
ter factory. the machinery of which
has not been improved since his day.
1t consists of bag of goat skin suS-
pended from a tripod of poles. The
Bedouin women partly fill the bag with
goats milk and then have plenty of
time to discuss the neighbors as they
patiently rock the bag until the butter
is separated from the whey.-Popular
Science Monthly.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
A Nap on a 4O-MiIe Wind.

1t was not so long ago that ten
mile breeze would upset all flying
plans for day at any airdrome or
exhibition field. Now nothing short of
a hurricane can keep the machines on
the ground. AS far as the ability to
make good weather Of it is concerned
the airman of today can laugh at a
gale and fairly take nap sitting on
q 40-mile wind.-William A. Bishop,
V. c., S. O., NJ. c., in Saturday Eve
ming Post.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

moned SO white men for exam
nation Saturday of this week,
an additional so for Monday and
an additional SO for Tuesday OF
next week. Out of these men to
be examined and those, already
examined, will be selected the 81
men to go to Camp Sewers. c.
the 18th. day of this month.
The men accepted in examination
will be Immediately notified and
ordered for mobilization on No
vember IA, 1913.
After the examination OF the
white men has been concluded
the examination of the colCred
men will commence. 40 colored
men will be sent to Camp Beau
regard, La. after Nov. 21st. 1918.
The question of re-opening
the schools of the Parish was
taken up at the meeting Of the
School Board Wednesday. A re-
quest was made that the schools
10 not open until after January
[, 1919, based both upon health
and industrial grounds.
The school board ordered the
schools to open just as soon as
permitted by the Board OF
~:s 81 A
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New Waterproohnq OH.

A French Oil for watcrproOfing
leather. cloth. paper and other mate
rails is mixture Of eight parts Of
amyl acetate and four of castor oil
with one part Of sulphur chloride
stirred into il. Though this form a
jelly. giving off hydrochloric acid, it
liaucfcS after hcius kept tightly COW
ered Il f2r days, and, the acid being
then ncutiHlized with harium carbon
ate, gives cniorlcSs solution on filter
ing To r.nl-a yarniSh, nitroccllulose
is dissolved in the liquid after the adj
dition OF alcohol or benZine.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
From the Ancient Greeks.

ITO throw dust in ones eyes" is a
saying derived from the ancient
Greeks. Epaminondas, wishing to sur
prise the Lacedemonians. is said to
have caused 1000 cavalrymen to adj
vance in front, kicking up great dust
which the wind blew into the faces of
the enemy, thus binding them to a
flank movement he was executing with
a view to taking the coveted heights
in the rear.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Marnoset,s Rival.

Mrs. Ellen Walker of Philadelphia
keeps as her mascot a land turtle
which she has had for twenty-five
years, since it first wandered into the
yard of her home. The turtle is car
ried with her on all her travels in a
basket made for the purpose. During
the summer it spends its time in the
garden at the Walker home. In the
winter it is kept in the basement.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
The Better World.

If I had to choose between world
in which millions Of people had things
to believe that they would die for and
run the risk Of dying for. and cold
weak. safety first world lacked up by
lawyers. I should prefer world
could die in.-Gerald Stanley Lee in
Saturday Evening Post.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

\ child can't get strong and robust
while intestinal worms eat away its Vi
tally. To give the child chance to
grow these parasites must be destroyed
and expelled WHITES CREAM YER
MIFUGE is guaranteed to remove the
worms: it also puts the vital organs in
healthy, vigorous condition Gold by
Belanger DING Company.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Rice in United States,

There are five varieties Of rice
grown in the United States. The so
called Japanese varieties are planted
almost exclusively in California.
kind known as the Wateribune being
the one principally grown.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Defying the Coal Man.

Pneumatic regulation of the tenn
perature of residences is provided by
new thermostat that switches cleo
tricity to motor to open or close
drafts in the heating apparatus.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Flashes From The
Parish Seat

The election returns for the
Parish of st. Mary shows that
a very light vote, the highest
vote cast was for Whit P. Martin
1854. All the amendments car
ried. Amendment No. IL, grant
ing women the right of suffrage
received more votes against than
any other amendment. For 256
against 127-a majority of over
two for one. This means that of
every three men coming to the
polls, two voted for the suffrage
amendment and one against it..
This percentage is exceedingly
ereditable to the; manhood Of
st. Mary.
The Police Jury of the Parish
met Wednesday in regular ses-
sion. $4,000 was appropriated
as a contribution to the War
Drive of November 18th. 1t was
decided not to build any dipping
watts or continue dipping during
the sugar season, starting the
work ad dipping in the spring.
The two police jurors and the
District Attorney were appoint
ed a committee to report upon
the location of polling precincts
in the 9Th ward and to recon-
mend an ordinance at the next
session of the Jury. The Ramos
Poll will be discontinued and the
Amelia precinct re-establiahed.
No election was held at Ramos
Tuesday as the Commissioners
failed to open the ballot box, due
to the scarcity Of the vote.
All the patients will have been
removed from the emergency
hospital Thursday.
The memory Of the work of
the Red Cross will Gnger for
many years, not only for the war
work done but the careful and
tender nursing of it's women dur
ing the present emergency of
sickness. A number of the ladies
contracted the Influenza from
their exposure to it nursing; but
their places have quietly been
filled by other ladies and young
girls, and at no time has the
care of the Franklin Red Cross
unit been lacking.
The Local Board, acting under
direct personal orders from the
military authorities have sum-
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Miss Agnes Blackman has re-
turned from a visit to her
parents in Alexandria.

A wire screen that has been IN
vented to shield motorists faces from
insects while their wind shields are
omen also serves to break the glare
of approaching headlights and makes
the wearing of goggles unnecessary.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

To take the place of adhesive pc,
ter a candle has been inventor .nd
posed of paraffn and cleansing ,!ss tod
healing ingredients, which Is Emo
in the usual way, the dripplngs Ds ..sI
allowed to flow over Wouhu' o."
them.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
His Former Occupation.

The customer in the barber shop
suffered in silence long while, but
there are limits to patience even in
such places. He asked: "What
made you take to haircutting?" The
barber blandly replied: ."Good
money sir. Pays a sight better than
hedge trimming, which was my last
tob."-London Answer.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
No Meat for Her.

Mother gave the children an apple
each. In little Marion's there was o
worm hole that obviously had a tenant
"YOu take this one, Tommy" she said !;
Use OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tran
script.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

When TIE chest feels on fire anu and
throat burns, you have indigestion !, ne
Won need HERBTNE to get rid o. I'D.
lisagreoable feeling. It drives !, on' .. an
II digestod food, strengthens " o,ld By
ah and purifes the bowels. '''
Belanger Drug Company
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Should Think He Was.

The temperance advocate who de
clared that drunkenness is folly" and
found himself reported in the papers
as having said drunkenness is jolly
must have beer annoyed.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
One Grand. Sweet Soma.

Composer Baroni, gallant cuss, says
Every woman is song" which We
move to amend to read: Every WON
an is popular Buffalo News
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

FOR SALE-My home, includip,
complete contents and sufficient fuel
for the entire winter. All detaih
upon application to DR.. c. C. De.
Gravelles or j. L. Fisher.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

FOR RENT-Half of ~,
house, four rooms to side. ~ 's .'.:s
rent entire house to one =. WI
families House in Morgan c ys'
Apply to DR.. j. C. Berwicl WV '.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Fer the Baby.

The lung motor is an air pump which
is good to start the breathing process
In newly born babies.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
UNCLAIMED MAIL.

List of unclaimed matter in the
Morgan City Postoffice for the week
ending Nov. 2, 1918:
A
Alexander, Mary
Alpha, Frank
Aucoin, Johnny
Ago, Albert
Belanger, Frank
Belanger, Louise
Bergeron, John
Biedle, Mary
Birden, Annar
Brakeman, Nellie
Boudreaux, Oleous
Boudreaux, Olise
Boudreaux, Oleaus
Bourgeois, Ida Especial delivery
Brod, Mary Especial delivery
Broughton, Jake
Brown, Lillian
Brown, Bearnice
Carriers, Stlle
Colman, Ealina
Colman, Ealina
Cologne, Salvador
Covington, Pete
Davis, Louie
Dirt, B. Glarris
Edwards, Erioline
Eppinger, Elnora Especial depery)
Girair, Birdie
Guillotte, Oscar
Hammer, Malinda
Hendry, Sim
Henry, William
Jackson, Matte
Jackson, Stella
Johnston, Emmer
Jones, Ann
Leblanc, Margaret
Leugois, Cimette
Loden, Ira
Lonson, Louise
Madison, Elenora
Manning, F. E.
Washer, Bertha
Washer, Bertha
Meramline, Louise
Murphy, Hattie Especial dePery)
Nibutor, Leonar
Richard, Clifton
Rigby, J H.
Roal, Mary
Rodrique, Tidny
Russell, Marie
Theriot, Liendy
Theriot, Felix
Tucker, Babe Especial del'ery)
Verret, Luchen
William, Lizzie
Villain, Babe
Woods, Nettie
William, Lizzie
Wood, Nety
In ealing for the above please say
j. P. HEBERT,
Postmaster.
Rub a sore throat with BAL
ARDS SNOW IMMINENT. One
r two applications will cure it COM
80 II
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

WANTED-W White men to vo,. ;,
oil we'll wages $500 per day. ph,o %
155, Mr. Reed. 'AOae
~
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Optimistic Thoucht

Observe thyself as thy greatest en-.
envy would do; so shalt thou be thy
greatest friend.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
Physical Exertion and Heart Trouble

The only way of surely determining
whether sufferer from an irritable
heart can bear extensive exertion is
to put him through a series of gradu
ally increasing exercises, states Brit
ish Medical Journal, with careful ex-
animation after exercise.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

FOR SALE-Second- hand Interna.
tional Stationary Gasoline Engine.
Develops three horsepower. In splen.
did running condition. Cooling tank
and connections complete. Also steel
and pulleys. Very low price.
Inquire at Daily Review office. Il
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
WANT ADS And No1Ilp|

IF YOU HAVE WORK roo :,
Ola ' AID TO DO, e. es y.
work under way promptly ~ ~ a'
son for whom your message ms, :, :
intended is probably look,r, usy y
now II your message is dslsy ~, = =
may be that this person will rs i
to one somewhat like it, and ' vS.'
yours appears it may not s,s 'u'a
once another person to whom nr, a. y
would mean just the same th;,a ~ u
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

Rub a sore throat with BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT. One
or two applications will cure it COM
pletely. Sold by Belanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07
S25.OO-REWARD-S25Oo

Twenty-Five dollars will he n,;d
for information leading to The
arrest and conviction of tha
party that turned in a falss
alarm from fire alarm box mum.
Der Is on the night of Octob
30th. )
MORGAN CITY FIRE CO
q
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

FOR SALE-Two hundred and
fifty sacks of Cement at reduced
prices. Apply to Gotten Bros. tt
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

WANTED-STRONG BOYS wuo
ARE WILLING TO WORK. car
AT REVIEW OFFICE.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-07

List of unclaimed matter IN the
Morgan City Postoffice for the week
ending Nov. 2, 1918:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
CHARGE OF USURPATION
MADE IN OIL ARGUMENT
Senator Thomas, Supporting Lease
Project, Says Secretary Lanes
Rights Are Taken Away.

Secretary Daniels of the Navy and
Attorney General Gregory were charg-
ed with being the real stumbling
blocks in, the way of legislation to
open to further development the oil
deposits on public lands by Senator
Thomas OF Colorado in the Senate yes
terday afternoon
Senator Thomas is seeking to have
the so-called coal. oil and phosphate
lands leasing bill added as Senate
amendment to the water-power bill.
He charged that Secretary Daniels and
the Attorney General were usurping
the duties and responsibilities OF the
Secretary Of the Interior.
Responsibility for the present oil
shortage and the necessity for the
United States to depend upon the out
nut Of Mexican wells to supply its
Army was placed upon the govern
ment by Senator Thomas, who declar-
al the development Of the oil lands
had been restricted ever since 1903.
the Interior could have his way-if he
were Secretary OF the Interior in
fact as well as In name this bill
would have been passed long ago." de-
clared the senator, referring to the
oil land leasing bill now deadlocked in
conference.
"If he would insist upon the opera
ttou-of hiS-0wn department it would
be unnecessary for me to take I'D the
SAnatesa TINA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
WANT WATER-POWER BILL
MADE NEW LEGISLATION
SENATOR Cummins and Others Would
Prevent It Being Sent to
/. Conference.

The water-power bill struck snag
in the Senate yesterday when Senator
Cummins and others sought to have
it sent to a special committee of the
Senate for consideration as new legis-
lation, instead of being sent to con-
ference
Tho measure was debated through
out the day without action being
taken. Senator Fletcher Of Florida
moved to send the bill to conference.
ana his motion was pending when the
Senate adjourned:
Discussing the bill yesterday, Sena-
tor Borah of Idaho, republican. adyo-
Gated elimination of the leasing pro-
vision by which power rights would
be turned over for private develop
mert, and advocated unrestricted pub
lie ownership and operation. He pre-
dicted that within two years the
policy bf' the present administration.
which, now is in favor OF the private
leasing system for a. term OF years,
would be reversed in favor OF public
ownership. -,
which-rwas drawn under the super
vision. of the Secretaries of War, In
terror and Agriculture as administra-
ton legislation. The new bill was
passed as an amendment to bill by
Senator Shields of Tennessee on the
same subject, and Senator Fletcher of
Florida asked that it be sent to con-
ference, This met objection because
Of the possibility of occasioning I'M
necessary delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
Mr.. LODGE AGAIN URGES
COMBATING PROPAGANDA
Tells Senate Publication Creel Re-
pudiated Still Is Being
Advertised.

SuppIementing his speech in the
Senate Tuesday. in which he charged
that German propaganda still il
being circulated in the United States,
Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts, told
the Senate yesterday he was receiv-
ing circulars advertising Two Thou
sand Questions and Answers About
the War;" q publication belieped to
have been suppressed. Something
should be done about it, he declared
If this propaganda Il being put out
Senator Lodge said the circulars re-
fer to q commendatory Introduction
bv George Creel, chairman Of the
committee on public information.
which MI. Creel repudtated after
learning the book was German
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
TWO ENSIGNS KILLED
IN AlRPLANE ACCIDENT
Clyde N. Palmer and Philip Froth-
ingham on Casualty List An
nounced by Navy Department.

The Navy Department was notified
today by Admiral, Sims Of the death
of Ensigns Clyde N. Palmer of Maiden,
Mass. and Philip rockingham of
Portland, Me-. in an airplane accident
in France. The bodies of the two en-
signs were buried in the Calais mill,
tary cemetery.
!. Other casualties were announced by
the Navy Department today as fol-
lows:
Alfred Andrew, seaman, second
class. U. s. N. r. F., Baltic, Mich,
drowned at training camp, Seattle,
Wash. September IL.
Roy E Joyos, Quartermaster.. third
class, o: S. N. r. F.. Deer Isle, Me-.
drowned September II.
Elmer E. Thomas. seaman, q. 8. N.
r T., Isle Au Haul Me-. drowned Sep
tember II.
Joseph J. Collins. chief quartermas-
ter. q: s. N. r. r, Lawrence, Mass.
severely injured in q seaplane acct
dent at Pensaco1L Fla, September II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
|DR. NANKIN WILL GIVE
BLOOD TO PROF. WILSON
Emergency Hospitals Head Hopes
to Save One Of "Best-
Loved of Men"

In effort to restore the health of
his friend. Prof. Emory Wilson. DR..
J. Ward Mankin, superintendent of
Emergency. Hospital. within few
days will submit to an operation to
transfuse blood into the veins Of the
principal of Central High School
"Dr. Wilson Is the best loved man
by the greatest number OF. people
young and old. in this CITY," said Dr.
Mankin this afternoon. Il will do
anything to save him. I will submit
to an operation for taking 300 cubic
centimeters Of my blood to be trans
fused into his veins. because I feel
that his loss would be a distinct ca
lamity to the community"
Three days ago DR.. Wilson's blood
was in a bad condition. A young SOL
der. a former student Of the prin--
cipars, gave 300 cubic centimeters OF
his blood for the first TRANSMISSION.
While the TRANSMISSION did not effect
a remedy, the state Of DR.. Wilson's
health was improved this noon. to the
extent of healthier system OF blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
FORMER WAR MESSENGER
ACCUSED OF AUTO THEFTS
c. n. Marshall, Colored, Is Under
Arrest in Philadelphia on D. c.
Complaints.

Clarence n. Marshall. colored, who
resigned as messenger in the War De-
partment. is under arrest in Philadel-
phia. It is charged that he took two
automobiles there from this city. sold
ono Of them. and was arrested with
the other in his possession. He was
given a hearing before United States
commissioner yesterday and held in
1000 security for his appearance
here.
Marshall first appeared in Philadel-
phia about August Is with an automo-
bile belonging to Robert l. Bowie,
yu1 Cd street northeast. and sold it
for $3.50, his claim being that he had
purchased it here from a stranger. De-
tective Embrey made an investigation
and asked for the arrest Of the COL
ored man.
Wednesday morning Marshall ap-
peared with the automobile of William
Jackson, 5424 Conduit road, and was
arrested. He admitted to Detective
Embrey that he took both cars to the
Quaker city. and claimed he had pur-
chased them before leaving Washing
ton. Marshall formerly resided near
Aarksville, Va