The patriot., 1919-08-08


lected as the place for holding the
state convention of the Knights OF
Columbus next May, and the local
Knights are already beginning prepa-
rations for the event. There are now
thirty-odd councils of the order in
this state.
Baton Rouge.-"Atrica street" Of
Baton Rouge may soon lose its identi-
ty. A petition has been placed before
the Commission Council asking that
the street be changed to Louisiana
avenue. The petition has been signed
by al lexcept two residents of the
street.
atchitoches.-Rains caused furth
er damage to the cotton crop, which is
almost total failure Cotton that has
made good growth and has almost
normal size is almost barren. while
the smaller cotton has still less. Wee
wills are busy and caterpillars are be.
ginning to appear.
Baton Rouge.-A special election 10
revote the bond Issue of 100000 TOR
Victory Park has been called by the
Baton Rouge Commission Council for
August %. The issue was voted re-
Gently. 213 to 5, but the election was
not effective, rs the amount of bonds
had been ornmitted from the ballot.
Baton Rouge.-The federal lana or
flee at Eaton Rouge recently announ-
ced the return TO the public domain
of tract of 16S acres of land in Cat
ahoula parish, making IT subject to re-
entry September 2. 1919, at 9 a. m.
The land is situated in Section Is.
Township 9 north, range east.
New Orfeans.-This city probably
will be selected as the place of meet
ing of the state convention o. the
Rainbow Division veterans during Oc-
tober, and it is declared foregopc
conclusion that this city viii then be
chosen as the state chapter Of the or
ganizatiom-
Observation-Disclosures Simon is CUT
ting early prolific rice in Acadia par
fish and others are getting ready. The
grain is very heavy and promises
twelve to fourteen bags per acre,
where the stand is good ~,
Morgan City-A post of the Amer
ican Legion was organized here with
large membership. The post contem-
plates an amusement event in the
near future for the benefit Of the or
ganization.
Natchitoches. = At a special meet
ing of the School Board District No .
was created and a special election
called for September 9 to submit a
proposition to issue bonds to the
amount of $4,000 to build and equip
schoolhouse at Cypress.
Lake Charles.-Uhry Mckenzie Of
Arkansas, elected city superintendent
of school several weeks ago, has de-
clined to accept the position and an
effort to elect another man has been
overruled by the president of the
School Board.
Lake Charles.-The Mine Workers
Union has signed contract with the
Union Sulphur Company providing for
an eight-hour day with the same ra-
ito of pay per hour as heretofore.
| Price and one-half will be allowed
for overtime.
| Alexandria. Parish Assessor Stat
| ford Herbert has completed the AS
sessmen. rolls for the current year
and they have been accepted by the
police jury. The total assessed valu-
alton of the parish is $44,600,000.
Alexandria.-K. W. Brown, an cx-
pert oil and gas man from Shreveport,
was here and visited the Monroe
street well Of this city, and expressed
the opinion that gas in paying quanti-
ties would be secured II the well Is
drilled 800 feet deeper.
WINFIELD. eradication is pro
cccding very slowly in many parishes.
| ct is being seriously contended by
many prominent citizens that the
laws viii have to be changed betora
| me desired results can be obtained