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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Government control of the oil in
dustry which was taken oyer Mon
day was another big step in the
mobilization of the nations ire
mendous resources for war. There
is no shortage in oil but the ex-
tensive aeroplane plans made it
necessary to insure various grades
of yaseline in sufficient quantity
to send American machines over
the Kaiser's armies.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

At a special meeting called for
the Police Jury on Thursday
morning, Mr.. Robert Phillips was
elected to succeed his father as
parish treasurer. During the long
illness of the late treasurer, MIR.
Robert had entire charge of the
books and attended to the duties
of this responsible position with
an ability and courteous attention
that gave him the support of the
body.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

The victory that will make the
world safe for democracy, thereby
insuring permanent peace whether
won in the field of farms or in the
field of reason, is what is being
fought and prayed for.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Congressman must pay the So
called occupation tax which oper-
ates on incomes of more than
$4,000 in addition to the regular
income tax. The law exempts Of
ficers and employees of the govern
ment. and the internal revenue
Is, ffillrs, SrapIe ann r;
cunfmIss!oner ruIeu tnaU congress
men are neither.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07
N atchitoches Enterprise. City.

N atchitoches Enterprise City.
February 3, 1913
l am glad to report final returns on
the Red Cross Christmas Membership
Drive, which now totals 5155.
This is way over our reasonable quota,
and once again, congratulate the
people of Natchitoches parish and
especially the able and Jealous solicitors
and campaign managers whose devoted
and enthusiastic support of the member
ship drive made it possible for our
historic parish to keep up her record OF
going cover the top in all patriotic
movements.
Respectfully,
NJ. H.. Carver.
Chairman, Natchitoches Chapter,
American Red Cross.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

An acre of corn TO every two of
cotton will be the pledge asked of
our planters to cooperate with
the government in It's greater food
production as we'll as producing
enough poultry, eggs, vegetables,
milk and butter for his own con-
sumption and help supply his near
by town.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Meatless, wheatless, porkless
days and meals must be observed
so that all can help bear the bur-
den of war and work together to
win it. Saving food will help
save life, perpetuate democracy
and crush autocracy.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

More than one hundred and
twenty-five thousand Chinese are
with the Allies in France and
Mesopotamia taking part in the
war by doing necessary If not
military work.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Referring to Harry Gamble s
eight thousand copies of a ten
thousand-word letter on Senator
Ransdell and votes for women, says
The Shreveport Times, it may be
said that eight millions words is
some opener for a senatorial cam
paign.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

A shortage of teachers is one
Of the wartime problems of the
United States.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Scarborough and Carver have
taken possession of their recent
purchase. the Henry building On
Second Street.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07

official Journal Parish OF Natchitoches
/" Parish School Board.
City of NetchitOches.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07
AN ORDINANCE
By Mr.. Kile


Seconded by Mr.. Suddath
Be it ordained by the Commission Council Of the City
of Natchitoches Louisiana: That the following BUDGEIl
of probable receipts and expenditures of the City of Match
itoches is hereby fixed and adopted follows for 1918
to-wit:
SECTION l. Probable Receipts.
Ten Mills on the Dollar on City Assessment $4,000 COL
Receipts from Licenses for 1918 l,5O00Ol
Receipts from per Capita Tax Tor 1918 l,2OOO0
RECEIPTS from Lookup funds for 1918 2OOOOI
Receipts from Fines, and other sources 5OOtOl
Total probable receipts from all sources is $4,000
- Probable Expenses, Fixed Charges
MAYORS Salary si.OOoOOl
City Tax Collectors salary 9OO0OI
City Secretary and Treasurer, salary 6O0O00
nv Attornay,s salary $4,000
CITY Marshal and Assistants for 1918 10000
Tive and one aside for paving 1,6OOOOl
Salary of Physician City Board of Health 10000
One mill the Dollar to for pipes and cuverts 10000
Total fixed expenditures for 1918 $4,000
Probable expenditures not fixed
Street improvements for 1918 $4,000
Amount necessary for bridges and crossings 1000
Wagons Teams Feed and drivers salary $4,000
Amount necessary to be paid for sewerage $4,000
Amount for Fire Department Hose and ETC. 5O0,OC
Amount due for graveyard 10000
Amounts necessary to pay interests on notes 10000
Total probable charges and expenditures not fixed 645OO
REHABILITATION
Probable Receipts from all 1340OOo
Probable expenditures for all purposes l3,4OO.O'
fixed and probable expenditures
Total of all probable and fixed charges expenditures
Yeas, KLE HIMEL, sUDDATH
Nayes
Adopted and approved JAM 3rd 1918
(Sgned) Geo. W. Kile. Mayor
City of Natchtoches.
A true copy of the original
John H. Keyser,
Secretary Treasurer
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-07
NOTICE

NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
We wish to give notice to the public
that we are applying for pardon.
Jack Cordarella.
Charles Soldano.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
ALLIES WIN GLORIOUS
DEFENSIVE VICTORIES
Hun Forces Disastrously Defeated
in Four Separate Pitched
Battles.
CALM CONFIDENCE PREVAILS
Civilizations Battle Front Held Like
Stone Wall by Combined British.
French and American Fighting
Men Against DcSpoilcrS OF Europe.
inv Associated Press. !

LONDON. May tvia Ottawa). AS
details Of Mondays fighting are re
ccivcd. confirming the fact that it was
the worst day the Gcrmans have cx-
pcrienccd since tho opening Of the
great offensive. the English newspapers
hitherto rcticcnt in view Of the iluc-
tuationS of the battle. now comment on
the operation in "A tone of confidence
they have not hitherto displayed.
The Times says: 'Of all the violent
combats Witnessed in the last few
weeks. we know Of none which is a
more hopeful aueury for the allies than
this tcn-milc German failure
1t is pointed out that the public is
apt 10 reckon victory in terms Of Of
fensivc success. but Il defensive victory
like that on Monday may contribute
equally toward the ultimate object OF
the campaign: namely. destruction of
the eneiny's nghting strength. From
this viewpoint. tho Germans. dcspite
their spectacular successes. can be re
gardcd as having, had the worst Of the
balance OF nearly six weeks lighting
for It must not be forgotten that they
sustained a series of disastrous losses
OF which that OF Monday was the most
sanEuinary of the last fortnight
Indeed. apart from tho capture Of
KENNEL Hill. 1t has been one complete
failure, including four separate de-
fcats in pitched battles. These were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02

tonight and IL IL doesn't StraiShtcn
you right up and make YOU feel fine
and vigorous by morning. | want you
TO go back TO the store and get your
money. DOdson's Liver Tone is de-
StroyinG the sale OF calomel because
/, is real liver medicine: entirely vegc.
table, therefore II cannot salivatc or
make YOU sick.
guarantee that ono spoonful OF
podson's Liver Tone will put your slug
Eish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and constipat-
ed waste which is cloEginE your system
and making you feel miserable.
guarantee that bottle OF Dodsou's
Liver Tone will keep the entire family
feeling fine for months. Give it 10 your
children. It is harmless: doesn't grippe
anG they like its pleasant taStc.-.Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
Roll of Honor
List Shouting Men Who We're
Killed or Injured on
French Soil.
tBy Associated Presa.l

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The casualty
list to-day contained scvcnty-two
names, divided az follows: Killed in
action. eight: died OF wounds. one: died
OF accident, one: died OF disease, three:
died other causes. one; wounded severe
ly. five wounded slightly, Nfty-onc;
missing in action. two.
Three officers were named Lieu
tenants William II. Jenkins and Frank
lin +, Pcdrick are missing in action.
and Lieutenant Nathaniel Z. Reed was
Wounded slightly, Tho list follows.
Killed in action--Scrgeant Arvid a.
Ccde.holm, Corporals John +. Giles.
George Gritzback. Privatcs James ..
Carey Earl X. Clark. Clarence T.. Coe.
Died OF Observation-Disclosures Louis
Lorraine Barnett, Charles Fl. Bolden.
Benjamin Hill
Died from wounds-Private Lyndon
Died OF accden,--Private John Pesa.
Died other causes-Privatc Howard
y. Noscry.
Woumded severely--Corporals Walter
.. Caul. .Tohm Murray: Privatcs
Harhaei Carlo John J. Cook Robert
Il. Rcminston.
,hani"l {. Reed? Corporals Edward d.
Rrown. Daniel caple,. Leon T. Colman.
Bernard l. Cunningham. James b.
Dsnicc. Joseph y. Dixon. John &.
Z !'intlS, I tdTI"S -. rTtN. : aTEpii W.
Gleason. Alfred Norm William II.
Whitman. Serseanis George y. Gill
!sSpic. Chester Smith. Mechanics
Arthur = Prescott Francis II. Quig-
Icy Cook Victor A. Tatro: Privatcs
Alfred John Appleyard. Angelo Bal
landelli Harold Y EoEgs John II.
Breen. Luigi Ccrullo. chester i. Cooper.
Napoleon Duhamel. Daniel u. Erwin,
Louis Farcna. Albert Filtcau. Walter
IL Fisher. William :. Foster. Bernard
Il. Clarity, Thomas NJ Gavain. George
T. Goethe. Austin S. Harlow. James w.
Hyatt; Harold Y. Johnson. Alfred j.
justice: Thomas kieiE, Thomas ,,, g.
Pate-uostro. Rozard J. Polizzotti. Les
ter J. Eotch, Frank g. Schroeder Will
liam Stoulsk.. Henry a. Sullivan, Will
liam J. Tat.o John w. Thomas, Leroy
T. Weber. August X. Wigren. James
Zarbone. Joseph Zapolslty.
Missing in acknowledgements Will
liam Il. jenkins. franklin 3. Pedrick.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
Just Once! Try Dodson's Liver Tone!
Take No Ca|0me|! Listen To Me!
If bilious, constipaed, headachy sick guarantee
relief without taking dangerous calomel
which sickens and salivates

Stop usins calomel, II makes YOU
sick. Don't lose a days work. If YOU
feel lazy. sluggish. bilious or consti-
p"ted, listen to me-
Calomc! il mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones. cat
omcl when it comes into contact with
sour bile, crashes into il, breaking IL
up. This i when YOU feel that awful
nausea and cranping. II YOU are ''all
knocked out" II your liver is torpid
and bowels con>tipated or YOU have
headache. dizziness. coated tongue, if
breath - bad or stomach sour, just try
a spoonful Of harmless podson's Liver
Tone.
Here's my guarantee to any drug
store and sot bottle OF Dodson's Liver
Tone for Il Jew cents Take a spoonful
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
Germans ARE LOSING
NERVE, WRITER CLAIMS
Losses In Western Offensive Have
Proven Enormous. Says Capt.
Won SalZmann.
WHOLE COUNTRYSIDE MINED
Tcuton Writes That Enemy Is Found
Much Stronger Than Supreme
Command Assumcd-Lack "f
Horses Delays Offensive.
tBy ASSOCIATED rret..l

BY Associated FrcSs.l
LONDON May Ia telegram from
Reuters correspondent a, Amsterdam
says
.Extraordiuary nervousness and de-
rress!on prevail in Germany, OWNS
TO tho losses IL The western offensive.
revealed with remarkable franknoss in
an article by captain Won Salzmann. in
the Nossische Zct,unE, in which he
endoayors TO restore their lost con-
fdence to the Germans by emphasizing
the Importance OF the cap;urc ot kcn-
mel I'M.
Captain Won Salzmann enUme'a;es
FEW OF the series 81 rurnors currcn;
in Germany All these stories arc pre-
faced hy the remark, In the Reich
STAG II is said and &c on 20 say:
our Losses nave been enormous
The offensive in the west has arrived
at a deadlock. The enemy is much
stronger than The supreme command
assumed. VIC are unable TO continue
the offensive owing 10 lack Of horses.
The region betOrc YN,-es : q great LAKE
aud, therefore impossible. The whole
country between our AnieDs 'front.' and
Paris is mined. and viii 20 blown ~
The people" continues Salzrann.
have begun - lose :heir nerve
Replying In the Reichscas. the Mn
lister of War said something like this:
1T goes without saying that there
arc big losses IL such struggle.
Our losses in one pa-; 81 the front
have beer very heav!-. Two thirds OF
the company leaders in many rcsi-
plerts have fallen
TT Is said that a certain Deputy
thereupcn ;o!d his electors n = North
German town:
The Minister OF Wa ha, openly
declared our losses 20 be 50 heavy
;ha; the "fens!ve Husti5e Abandoned"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
LLOYD GEORGE REFUSES
TO CHANGE COURSE
Di.cns.es Irish Conversation With
Committee Representing
Labor.
iBy associated Press


LONDON. May l,-Mcmhers % the
Labor deputation who awaited upon
the Premier in the House OF Commons
Monday n regard to Irish CONSUMPTION
admit says the Daily Telegraph. that
Lloyd George spoke frankly and firmly.
Premier LLOYD George promised that
the Cabinet would consider fully the
representations % the Laho7ites. but ne
held out no hope, SO far as he was con-
ccrned personally. for any change in
the policy OF the government. In a
speech. the Premier insisted that equal
rights az citizenship involved equality
OF duty and responsibility and that Ire
land canno! take all the advantages
accruing 20 its association with Great
Britain while refusing 10 bear share
in the burdens and sacrifices OF the
United Kingdom, Of which II is a part
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
whole position with

editorial on the whole position with
this paragraph:
'"rhe new British advance In Mcso-
potamia threatens the most Vulnerable
heel OF the German military system.
sia. The fact that Germany wants her
prisoners in Russia back on her own
terms throws some light on the state
OF her man power problem nor il IL
clear that Gcrmany's effort TO brow
beat Holland is working 10 her advant-
age. Added to her economic anXictics
Germany has her hands pretty fun"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
,, Disbnnd ARTILLERY Unlt.

WASHINGTON, May l.-Indication
mat ihr War Department, has decided
not TO .accept any additional National
Guard units In tn" forces sent abroad
was sen to-day IN an order ,eie-
Eraph"h 10 Tho Governor of Minnesota
instructing him TO d'shand the Second
Minnesota Artillery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02

on La Bassce Canal. on the Belgian
front. at Villers- Brctonncux and now
on the Bailleul-Ypres front The cu-
mtnatinE effect Of this has been TO Inn
mcnsciy increase the confidence OF the
Anslo-French troops whom CORES
pondcnts describe as now feeling that
they have got tho measure OF new
enemy divisions.
Other strokes undoubtedly will come
before the German reserves are cX-
haustcd. but confidence il felt that
wherever tho Germans try they will
find the allies ready. Now that the
attack Of no fewer than 100000 Ger
mans has been broken in L sheer trial
of strength on ground none too favor
able by the thinner allied line. there Is
n growing hope that Yprcs will not be
abandoned.
As ANXIOUS TO TAKE YPRES
As THEY WE'RE TO TAKE VEHDuN
Tho Germans apparently are as any
ious TO capture Yprcs rs they were TO
take Ncrdun two years ago. and it now
looks as though their experience at the
French fortress was about to bc re
pcatcd. The loss OF Yprcs, tho news
paper says. would be less serious than
the loss of Nerdun would then have
been. But now that the allies have
shown their ability TO hold positions
with force small in comparison 10
that Of their assailants, il may be ad-
vantageous TO hold Yprcs and continue
TO inhict enormous losses
The correspondents empha size tho
fact that everything favored the Ger
mans OF Monday. They had magnif-
cent artillery support. favoring fog.
innumcrablc machine guns. masses OF
men ana unlimited explosives. yet they
failed after experiencing a day Of
steady slaughter. which only slackcncd
with the fading light.
The British alone between I.aClyitc
and Zillcbeke defeated five German di-
visions, hut French valor also is
praised in the highest terms They
were fighting alongside tho British;with
their batteries firing from the same
fetds in the spirit OF the most loyal
corporation.
The Daily News concludes a hopeful
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
ARCHDUKE'S ASSASSIN DEAD
Man Whose Act Gnve Huns Excuse
for War Dies In Prison. Tubcr-
culosis Victim.
a. Associated p-n,,

LONDON. May i.--Gavrio Pr.n2ip. N.
ASsassin o. Archduke Francis Fe-di-
7and. hei- apparent to The Aue,ro- Hun
ga-i@n throne and his vito az Sarajevo.
Bosnia, died yesterda. N a fortress
near Prague ot tuberculosis tele-
graphs the correspondent. q, The Hague
az the Exchange Telegraph COMPANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
CONNECTING LINK.

The connecting link between you
and tho classified columns 60, 'nlS paper
is your ,cIcphonc lust call lta ndolph
|. and AN cxporicuccd Want Al takcr
will serve you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
.trchbISIiop Ip,Dro,es.

81. PAUL. MINI. May l,-Archh!shor
John ireland. who has been seriously
i'll. continues to improve. according to
IA statement MADE at his home to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-02
IT ~ TRUE.

with every insertion OF a Times
Dispatch Want Ad you are hitting the
bulis-cyc of sales. To insert an al
phone Randolph l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-08
HONORS ARE AWARDED AT
BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
Mayor Ainsiie Makes Address TO Grind
yates, nnd Diplomas md Medals
Arc Presented.

tn" seventh annual commencement
exercises Of the Bencdict!nc Military
College took place last night in the as
semh!y hall of the institution.
ThronE hout the impressive ccre-
monies there was distinct military
touch soon after the audience was
scented tn" cadet corps filed in at half
stop through the door at the end OF
the room and took their seats on Ia.
front benches. jus, beneath a larc.
Confederate nag and facing still!
!arg" United states nag When the
orchestra had rendered two selections.
tn" diplomas aud medals were award
ed /" 'hr following students:
Graduates ~ Captain T.. L. Waiting
Second Lieutenant NJ Q. Cr.n:ner Ser
gcant William / Bailey. Firs. I'eu,cn-
ant Il. i. Costcr.
Media isis-S"cond academic medal.
James y, Metzger; next in merit Law
rene" kelliher: first academic medal.
John !. Finnegan; next in merit, Leo
T. Griffin
Mayor Ainslic was the speaker OF the
occasion, He delivered Il most inspir-
ing TALK TO the student body. and par
iicuinr!y 20 the graduates. His theme
quick TO Hear, Slow to Speech, Slow
to Anger" he elaborated upon and
mentioned many Illustrations
The salutatory and valndictory. rem.
aercd BY Cadets William i. Bailey and
Melvin 6. Dreamer. were well prepared
and we're heartily app!audcd by tn,
listeners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-08
FISHERMEN PROTEST
Complain Of Violations ar Gnmc Inv
I'm TnkinE Iinss From Noun
tatn Streams,

Rass fisherman arc NJ In arms and
arc daily calling upon the Department
OF Game and Inland Fisheries 10 nut
stop to the capturing Of bass during
the prohibited periods March II 10
June - east. and March 10 10 July l
west OF the Blue Ridge Mountains
They allcge fishermen to be using
artificial lures, To which bass reodiIv
rise. and that when once "A base gers
tangled up on dowa JAG ranghoolt
artificial minnow) i, has little chanc.
10 survive the experience and If not
fatally injured, IL soon succumbs IL
iunrns after being handled with tho
hands. and fully 20 pcr cent or tho
pass so caught and released perish
The department has instructed i,s
"ardens to keep close watch on rsb-
crinen and In every instance whore
they are satisfied bass are Ioin., win
tu'!y ana Intentionally caught during
the prohibited periods, to prosecute
70 the fullest extent Of the law as
set forth In section 2I0s, subsection .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-08
EIGHT PASSENGERS on
CAROLINA Arr: MISSING

NEW YORK. June Flight pass.n-
gers and live OF the crew Of the
steamship Carolina. sunk last sunday
~ Il German submarine. st!il are miss
ing. according TO an announcement to-
night By the New York and Porto Rico
steamship Company. owners OF the
vessel. The missing persons are not
listed as dead, nor VIII they be. II was
stated un;il all hope OF finding them
has been abandoned.
Til" Carolina carried olS passengers
and crow OF l2e whoa she sailed for
New York. or these. 2l0 passengers
and 10 OF the crew have hcen ac-
counted for.
So far a known, all those missing
from The Carolina were lost from a
lifehoat in a storm Sunday night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-08
MORE CASES REPORTED
Spread of Smallpox seems to Indicate
Neglect OF Preventive
Measures,

Smallpox cascs have been reported
To tho state Department OF Health from
several sections Of the State. and the
necessities OF tho situation may COM
pei the state Board or Health to take
steps rigidly 10 enforce its regulations
regarding vaccination. Seven cases
were reported from Newport News
during the las: week, one from star
ford on" from Culpepcr. several in
Wise. one a Remington. Fauuuicr
county. owe 1T the uuartcrtnaStcr's
terminal. Norfolk and one AT Stevens
vill". King and Queen County.
The wide distribution Of cases
stated an official at tho Health Depart
ment to-day. is m Indication that
many people in all sections 81 III.
state are careless regarding vaccine
ton. The prophcsy was made last year
that unless tho prccaution was takc, to
hav" vaccination universal during
childhood, and all adults took the pre-
caution Of occasional rcva ccinntion Nir-
Einia would not long continue to have
immunity from smallpox. The present
disease does not seem 10 he epidemic
and is mild in character. Every case
however. shows n criminal careless
ness. since vaccination gives Immunity :