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The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
TERRIFIC FLOODS
IN MISS. and ALA.
Damage Reaches Into the
MiIIicns.

Torrential rainfall throughout the
interior Of Mississippi and Alabama
Tuesday have produced food stage in
all rivers and watercourses, resulting
in the drowning of numbers of per-
sons, thousands of cattle and property
damage running well into the millions.
Only moderate rainfall visited the
coast section.
Alabama's situation appeared most
serious Thursday, but the crest of the
flood appeared to have been reached.
Railroad traffic in that state was para
lyzed but conditions are expected to
improve Friday. Mississippi suffered
severely and few railroads were able
to operate. Wrecks due to washouts
cost the lives of several persons and
others were severely injured. At
many points people were marooned by
the high twaers Wednesday, but near
ly all were rescued. Hundreds of cat
tie were drowned in Southern Missis-
sippi and in Alabama while bridges
and roads were badly damaged
Traffic on the Louisville & Nash
vile was completely interrupted
Thursday by the food in the vicinity
of Montgomery, Ala. John Bose, su-
perntendent, said that water was over
the tracks for twenty miles outside of
Montgomery and until he flood sub
sided it would be impossible to repair
the track. The regular passenger serv-
ice between here and Montgomery will
be maintained except that the New
York limited trains No. 81 and SO have
been annulled. Trains on this road
ran irregularly Thursday but Mr.. Bose
stated that the passenger service be-
tween New Orleans and Montgomery
would be normal Friday. No tickets
he said, would be sold for points on
the other side of Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
ORDINANCE No. 22.1919.

AN ORDINANCE providing for the
lighting of the streets of the City OF
Pascagoula, State of Mississippi ana
nroviding for water-works system
for said city, and for supplying It's IN
habitants with electric light and pow
er and water and authorizing A. B.
Paterson. his successors and assigns
to p,irehase or construct, and to main
tain and operate an electric light and
power plant in said city and a water
works plant in said city, and to lay
erect maintain and operate poles,
wires, transformers and water iiiaihs
and pipes in, along, over and upon the
streets and alleys and public places OF
said city: and contracting with the
said A. B. Paterson with regard 10
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
p. S. WALKER,
TEMPORARY SHUT DOWN AT
SOUTHERN PAPER COMPANY

The Southern Paper Company closed
their plant on Saturday evening for
week for the purpose of installing oil
burning machinery to take the place
OF the coal burning engines. Since
the coal strike and the drastic regula-
lions imposed by the government for
the saving OF coal the plant has had
difficulty in securing fuel in sufficient
Quantities to RUN :he plant successful.
y consequently the installati N II u.i
burning engines became almost
necessity, and It Is expected the work
will be completed in several days and
the plant running on schedule time.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
DEATH or B. B. kREBS.

Mr. B. B. Krebs, prominent citizen
of this community, died at his home
at East Side Wednesday evening at
6:45 O'Clock, following brief illness
of pneumonia, aged Sc years. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Ophelia
Bishop Krebs, and twelve children
Mrs. George Murrill, of Mobile, Mrs
Tony Anderson, of Mobile, Mrs. Will
liam Brondum, Mrs. George Sides,
Messrs. John, Joseph, Hugh, Lloyd
Otis and Leo Krebs, and Misses Han
nah and Vivian Krebs of this city,
eleven grandchildren and large num-
ber of relatives throughout this com
munity and in Alabama Mr.. Krebs
was a man Of sterling character, high.
ly respected throughout the county
and devoted member of the Catholic
church. He was a contractor by pro
fession being regarded as cne of the
most proficient builders in this ..vicin
ity and standing high in the estimation
OF his coworkers. The funeral took
place frcm his late residence at 2:3C
Friday afternoon, proceeding to Oui
Lady of Victories Catholic church, and
thence to Machpelah for interment
Rev. Father z. O'Reilly, pastor, offici
ating. A large number of relatives
and friends attended the services at
the home and cemetery, and many
beautiful floral offerings attested the
high esteem in which he was held.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

pay the sum of twenty (S20.00) dollars
| for each fire plug service per year,
payable in equal monthly installments
on the 18th day of each month follow
ing the month when service is rend-
cred. In the event of failure of the
grantee to furnish and maintain the
pressure aforesaid during the continu-
ance of a fire, the grantee shall for
felt to the city the sum of one hundred
($10O00) dollars for each such failure,
said sum to be deducted by the city
from the next monthly payment due
under the terms of this contract; pro-
vided, however, that in the event such
pressure is below said standard by di-
rection of the city, or its chief of the
fire department, said penalty shall not
be required, and provided further that
such forfeiture shall be deemed and
treated as a penalty and shall not be
in any case construed to operate as a
waiver of any remedy or redress ac-
cruing to the city as a result OF Sucn
dereliction and breach of contract or
as an excuse or palliation for same.
Section 5. In consideration of the
benefits to be derived by the city from
this ordinance and the contracts en-
bodied herein, it is mutually under
stood and agreed between the said
city and the said grantee, his success
sors and assigns, that the said grantee
shall have the right to charge, and
CONTINUED on ninth psge)
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
Lowe were Wednesday shoppers to

Messrs r. @. Breeland. A. r. Dantz.
Ter and B. G. Boaz were business Wis.
itors to Hattiesburg recently
Rev. and Mrs. Ellis and their daugh.
ter arrived Wednesday from Biloxi
and are now domicied in their new
home, the Methodist parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Turner, Mrs. Car.
ry Maclay and Miss Hattie Mcleod
motored to Mobile last week.
Rev. J.. A. Moore, Mrs. Moore and
their two young daughters, Louise and
Dorothy left Tuesday for their future
home in Newton They made the trim
through the country in their car.
Miss Vera Moore, who holds a posi-
ton at the Dantzler ship yard office,
VIII remain in Moss Point for some
time.
Will Sullivan was a recent visitor
to his parents in Columbia.
Miss Bessie Mayors of Mobile was
weekend guest of Miss Jessie
Bound.
Mr.. and Mrs. Singleton McTnnis and
young son spent Saturday in Mobile.
Mr.. Ed Daniels and son of Howison
were guests this week of Mrs. F.
Daniels.
Misses Lottie Hyatt and Ella Jones
were among the Saturday visitors to
Mobile.
Mr.. John Hobby of Vinegar Bend
was a guest at the home of his brother
Mack Hobby, Monday.
Mrs. J. Bounds and Miss Jessie
Bounds spent Monday and Tuesday in
Mobile.
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Henry were rec
ent visitors to New Orleans.
Misses Mamie and Mae McInnis
were among the Saturday visitors to
the Gulf City.
Mr.. H. d. Cudabac has returned
from months pleasure trip to Aber-
querque New Mexico and other points.
Mrs. c. w. Jackson was visitor
to Mobile this week.
A wedding OF interest to friends here
was that of Miss Lucille Goff and Mr..
w. H. Bancroft Jr., of Mobile, which
was solemnized Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock at the home of her mother
at Wade, Rev. j. A. Moore officiating.
The young couple were attended by
Miss Ina Goif, the brides sister, and
Mr. Calvin Garner Following the
ceremony they left by way of Pasca-
goula for a short wedding trip to New
Orleans. On their return tc Mobile,
they will make their home with the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs w. Fl.
Bancroft at 302 St Joseph street. The
bride has many friends here whose
good wishes will follow her in her
new life.
Among those from here to attend the
Goff-Rancroft wedding were Mr.. Tom
Steede, Mr., and Mrs. C. l.. Turner
and Rev. j. A. Moore.
Mr.. e. A. Clark, who has been a
guest at the Baptist parsonage, left
this week for Hattiesburg, where he
has purchased a farm. His family
will remain here until after Xmas.
Mr.. Walter Barber spent the week
end in Gulfport.
The new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Rolls in Pascagoula has been com
pleted and they have taken possession,
having moved down Saturday
Mrs. X. c, Eley spent Thursday in
Mobile.
Mrs. j. c. Calhoun has joined Mr.
Calhoun in Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
super;ntendent's Report.


the patrons, and is herewith given in
full:
Superintendent's Report.
The enrolment and attendance sum
mary is as follows:
Central-Enrolmen 404; average
attendance 36S.55; percentage of at
| tendance 91.4.
Piaggio-Enrollmen 1877; average at
tendance 1885; percentage of attend
ance S7.3.
Enrolment, 81; average at
tendance, 90.S5; percentage of attend
ance 93.3.
Lake Avenue-Enrollment 76; av-
erage attendance, 67,7O; percentage Of
attendance, So.
Total, White-764: average attend
ance 690.4t; percentage of attendance,
9O.3.
Total d-Enrollment, 1874; av-
erage attendanie 10; percentage Of
attendance, s7.6.
Grand total-Enrollment, 95S; aver
age attendance, S6O.45; percentage Of
attendance, S7.6.
In pursuance to resolution passed at
previous meeting, the use Of the
basement rooms at Central School has
been discontinued and the pupils OF
those rooms have been removed to a
frame building at convenient dis
tance from Central School. under SUI
pervision of Misses Ida Meriwether
and Leona Nelson To relieve the
former, the first grade numbering
about H. have been assigned to Miss
! Nielsen, who takes the second grade
in the forenoon and the first grade in
The afternoon, leaving Miss Meriweth-
er about TO- whom she takes in morn
ing and afternoon divisions.
At the Beach, to relieve the two
teachers somewhat, an assistant Miss
Cox, has been employed for the fore
noon of each day. She gives full time
to the second grade, dismissing Their,
a. noon, thus affording the other teach
ers more time for individual attention.
Stoves have been installed in all the
schools now and the reasonable conf
fort of the pupils in bad wec ther is as
sured. A fire drill has been insti-
tuted at Central and will be systemati-
cally carried Gut. A fire escape should
be provided at the auxiliary school as
soon as possible for the safety Of the
pupils on the second floor. This has
since been prcvided.)
There has been very little serious
sickness among the pupils. Only one
serious case is reported-Corinne
Vaughn who has pneumonia. The at
tendance as shown from the summary,
has been good The discipline has
been good, resulting in good order.
The spirit of the children toward their
work is fine and ! feel that | can con-
scientiously commend the resplts.
will state in conclusion that |
| have kept in close touch with all the
schools, visiting all the white schools
at least once a week. sometimes often.
( er, and have visited the colored school
Il least twice a month. Conditions in
the colored school have improved
since last session. The patrons of
this school deserve to be commended
for building a concrete walk from the
| front gate TO the school.
Respectfully submitted,
P. S. WALKER,
Superintendent
The city school trustees meet month
ly on Monday before the first Tues
day in the month, at p M, in the Of
fee of the superintendent at the Gem
trail School. AT these meetings the
trustees will hear complains or sug-
gestions. Such matters must be pre-
scented in person or by writing.
Christmas holidays will embrace
Christmas week only, school work to
be resumed Monday December 20.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

Miss jamie Mccoy returned to Pasca-
goula Sunday night after having been
at her home in Lumberton to attend
the funeral of her father, Mr.. Travis
Mccoy. who died Friday morning
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

The girls basket ball team Of F. II.
S. defeated the Moss Point team on
"Wednesday in a game played on the
local High Schools court, This game
was the first of the season and was
speedy and interesting. The score
was 22-7.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

Mr.. d. V. Deirks of Kansas City, Mo,
spent several days of this week here,
leaving on Tuesday for brief visit
to New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

A carload of government lnned
goods has been received here and
placed on sale at Csntys old store.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

fed all crafts that they were willing
to negotiate a new contract, by which
all crafts could return to work. and the
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

eoula and working for this firm. The
union representatives deny that any
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

en-, after the amendment has ben rati-
fed, Congress may then legislate as to
hnw the nroviaions may ha nnf info
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

been conducted. and here now re-affrm
opr unoulified confidence in its man
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

:. 'ne Opportunity to earn a
! the indus,r; -
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13

Misses Grace and
Thursday in Mobil
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-13
PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHOW
LARGE ATTENDANCE

Superintendent Walkers report to
the trustees for the month ending No
vember 30 will prove of interest to
the patrons, and is herewith given in
ft,lI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
DOCTOR THROWS BABE
DOWN EM8ANKMENT;
CORONER INVESTIGATES

BY United Press:
RICHMOND. Ind. July Grand
jury investigation of the death OK
the two dag old babe found on the
city dump was assured today upon
me uliug of the coroner's report.
Coroner Bond severely arraigned
Or. r. w. Krueger. who adpitted
he threw the infant down a sixty
foot embankment onto the dump.
DR.. Kruger had characterized the
baby as a ''mOnstrosity." and said he
disposed of il .n ,his manner al the
request OF the parents. The report
SAYS the child died Il hours aft
er 4. was found on the dump and
that death was due to criminal neg
lect OF the attending physician.
The report also calls for the aP-
2earance OF certain Wayne county
physicians before the grand jury 20
Straighten out rumors tha' this prac-
tice OF disposing of babies is COM
mon among them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
SEARCH FOR WHISKY
REVEALS MANS BODY
BY United Pres

Bv United Press
DETROIT. Mich. July Police
today were making an investigation
following the finding of a body on
the farm of Jerry Van De Bush OF
Gi osse 2ointe. near here
Van De Bush and two OF his
neighbors thought bootleggers had
deposited a supply on the farm when
the discovery was made OF "a fresh
raised mound. In eNcavating "a
necktie was raised nrst 10y shovel.
a little farther revealed the body or
a man. apparently an Italian, with
a dagger thrust into lis body. a cash
in the throat and "a bullet hole IN
the neck
Mud covered a beaten and swol-
len yisage which may make identi-
hcation difficult No blood was
found near the improvised grave
and police believe he was murdered
elsewhere and taken 10 the spot for
disposal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
ENCAMPM PUT
OFF FOR A WEEK
State Meeting of Army and
Navy Union to he Held
Here on July IL.

The first annual encampment of
the Army-Navy union which was
TO have been held Saturday and
Sunday has been postponed 10 July
u. according 10 Wallace ID. Teeple.
one OF the foremost leaders OF the
statewide organization.
A big time is being planned 10y
committees appointed 20 give the
visitors a welcome Parades. con-
certs. banQuets. speeches and
dances are included in the list of
diversions.
Next saturday evening there VIII
be "a big parade in which an mil
itary organizations in the city are
invited 10 take part Following the
parade an inaugural ball VIII Dee
given IN Castle hall 10 which an
delegates and guests are invsed
VIII Tour City.
During the afternoon the visitors
viii be taken on tour OF south
Bend by members OF the local union
and those who viii volunteer the use
OF their machines for the afternoon.
This is the first annuel encamp-
ment Of the Indiana department of
the Army-Navv union. T. - A.
which was started in this city. It's
purpose rs 20 effect department Or-
ganization. adopt constitution.
elect and Install officers and 20 select
place for the second annual en-
campment
Among the visitors that have sig
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
BRING CABINET
HEADS DIRECTLY UNDER
CONTROL OF CONGRESS

By ,-nited Press.
WASHINGTON. July Prompt
enactment of legislation 10 bring
cabinet heads moro directly under
control of congress- was urged to-
day by Sen MacLean. Connecticut.
republican.
Sen. MacLean advocated adoption
OF the British parliamentary system
which would require these eXecu-
tives 10 appear before congress and
defend their acts in open debate.
a Dill has been introduced by Mac
Lean which would require cabinet
members and heads OF the federal
trade commission. traff commission.
civii service commission and the
United Statse bureau OF efficiency
10 sit in the house and senate two
days week during sessions OF con-
gresS There they would be Ques-
toned on the floor and would be
compelled 10 explain the conduct
Of their bureau, MacLean said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
KING Of BELGIUM
SENDS MESSAGE
Fourth of July Greetings For
PreS't Wilson and the
United States.

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, July 5.-The fol-
lowing message was received by
Pres't Wilson late yesterday from
King Albert OF Belgium:
Il cannot let the Fourth of July
pass without conveying to your eX-
cellency my warmest wishes for the
welfare of your magnificent country
and the prosperity of the United
States
Wilson Sends Reply.
The president replied:
Your Fourth of July message is
most warmly appreciated and l beg
on this anniversary of the independ-
ence of the United States to convey
TO you not only my cordial personal
good wishes but also the hope that
a new era of independence and last
ing prosperity has opened for Bel
GUM"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
WORKING MINES To
AVOID SHORT 7 A GE.
Department of Interior Fig
ureS Show Output of Coal
is Increasing.
BY United Press

by l nlteu fFeSS
WASHINGTON, July .. Coal
mines are being worked to their full
capacity, in an endeavor to ward OF
another serious coal shortage. the
department Of the interior an
nounced today.
Figures of the department showed
tnat coal production. including both
bituminous and anthracite was con-
stGntly climbing
Bituminous production during
the week ended June 2S. it was
stated. totaled 9.147.O0O tons. the
highest weekly hgure recorded this
year since the last week in Jan
uary, but a decrease of nearly 3.
coo 600 tons from bituminous pro-
duction during the same period in
1918. This made the total blum
inous production for 1919 10 date
aggreeate 212, $4,000 tons. as COM
pared with 2Sl.5S5.OOO tons during
the corresponding period of last
year
Anthracite production during the
week of June IS, totaled 1,S41,OO0
tons which was also the highes,
weekly mark recorded since jan
uary. As compared with anthracite
mined during the week OF June 2S.
1918. this. however. was q decrease
OF over half a million tons. Last
weeks production made the total
amount OF anthracite mined during
1919 aggresate $3.50, 600 tons COM
pared TO 4s.071.CUe tons the cOrre-
sopnding period last year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
WANTS PROBE Of
NEGLECT CHARGES
At Fl. SHERIDAN
Rep. Ricketts, Proposes Con-
greSSiOnaI Action on Com
plants of Wounded.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

WASHINGTON. d. G., July s.
If the house of representatives
adopts a resolution introduced to-
day by Rep. Edwin d. Ricketts, or
Ohio there will be sweeping con-
gressiOnaI investigation OF conditions
at TT. Sheridan, III. Having heard
reports of cruel neglect of wounded
soldiers at Ft. Sheridan and other
matters which. if true, reflect great
discredit on the army. Rep. Ricketts,
introduced a resolution which di-
rects the speaker TO appoint a select
committee of five members of the
house TO make an investigation. The
scope of the investigation is TO in
clude discipline, medical attention,
food supply, sanitary conditions, de-
lay in issuing discharges TO soldiers
and the conduct of the military au-
thorities toward the convalescent
soldiers stationed there.
Explains His Purpose.
In explanation of his resolution
Rep Ricketts, gave out the follow
ing statement:
If One-tenth part of the informa-
tion that ! have with reference 10
the treatment accorded 10 manned
and wounded soldiers 1T TT. Sheri-
dan, H., IS true then il is the uuty of
congress TO make an investigation
at once touching conditions. medical
treatmen-, discipline imposed and
the food furnished the s~ldiers al
this post.
If my information is correct
and L have no reason 10 doubt it
the unwarranted harshness of the
authorities toward the men. poor
food and lack of food, gross medical
inattention, inefficiency which keeps
the men waiting for weeks for their
discharges, and which discharges
them as physically sound when they
should be given disa bility discharges
that would entitle them to compen-
sation from the government. are dis
graceful and sufficient TO arouse the
ire and Indignation Of every Ioya,
and patriotic citizen Of this nation. %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-05
THOUSANDS READY
TO GREET DIRlGIBLE
By United Press

BY United Press:
MINEOLA, l. T.. July 5.-Thou-
sands of persons were on hand to-
day prepared to wait long hours in
the sweltering sun to greet the Brit
ish d:rigible R-34. expected to com
plete her trans Atlantic flight here
this afternoon.
The crowds. which began gather
ing early yesterday in anticipation
the airship might land that after
noon, dwindled away somewhat dur
ing the night, but We're back IN
increased numbers a. dawn. Many
slept in automobiles near Roosevelt
field. Others parked their tired
bodies on the bare ground, since II
offered some source from the ter
rihc heat
No direct message had been re-
ceived from the R-34 early today
but it was believed by naval Off
cials she might come within wireless
radius by mid-morning.
Preparation at Field.
Everything was IN readiness al
Roosevelt held TO care f,X both the
dirigible and its crew during their
stay The British officers and men
were TO be regaled with a chicken
dinner Immediately after landing
while the airship was 10 te given a
square meal" or about 100000
cubic feet Of providing she was
that hungry"
The unusual heat might change
Maj. SCOTS plans for landing al
once. il was learned. Because Of the
danger of accident to the great gas
bag as the result OF the high en-
perature. il was pointed out that
the R-34 might be kept in the air
until the cool Of the evening. cru's-
ing over New York city and vicinity
in the meantime.
Air Regulation Planned.
Several airplanes were 20 go out
10 meet the R-S4, as a sort Of ON
ciaI reception committee. but az
were instructed 20 observe strictly
the British officers request that No
other craft be permitted 10 approach
within a mile Of the dirigible be
cause OF the danger OF igniting es-
Gaping gases.
The observation balloon. KEPT
floating all day yesterday above the
aviation field. was hauled down las
night and II was stated that she
would not Doe sent up today unles,
the weather became foggy. In that
event an effort would be made q
send her above the fog bank &C
serve a. guide for the dirigibIe.