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The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
CITY Of BILOXI VOTES
$35O,0OO OF BONDS
FOR PAVED ROADS
Improvement Is Favored by Ma
jority of 17S Citizens-Unex-
pectedly Large Vote Was
Cast In Election.
BILOXI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WAS POTENT FACTOR.
Project Might Otherwise Have Been
Lost-Streets VIII Be Paved
With Hard Surface Material
Early as Practicable.

Biloxi will in the near future have
her main thoroughfares paved with
hard surface material as result of a
special election held at that place on
Tuesday in which there was cast a
total of 643 votes. Of this number
379 voters expressed their willing
ness to have the city issue bonds in
the sum of $350,000 for street i'm
provement and protection while PIG
opposed the issue. There were 27
ballots spoiled, Is of which were
marked in favor of the issue, one
against, and the other eight other
wise mutilated.
The result of the election was
brought about by an extensive cam
paign carried on under the auspices
of the Biloxi Chamber Of Commerce
which received the support of the
city commissioners n placing the mat
ter before the people. Streets to be
paved have been designated by citi-
zens' committee, and the work will be-
gin shortly after other preliminary
arrangements are contemplated. With
the paving of the city's streets, Biloxi
will be placed in the rank of other
leading cities of Mississippi.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
WOULD DO AWAY WITH
EXPERT AUDITOR GRAF -
Johnston Measure Aimed at Law Em
powering Governor to Appoint
Accountants.

Reports from Jackson state that
Representative M. Johnson, of Jack
son, and Harrison counties, has de-
clared war on what he describes as
the ''expere accountant graft" and
he has introduced bill in the House
seeking to put some of the "favorite
figures of the administration out OF
business.
The Johnson measure is aimed at
Chapter 241 of the Laws of 1914,
which empowers the governor to name
expert accountants to audit the
books of county officials, and it seeks
to repeal that measure.
According to Mr.. Johnson, count.
les on the gulf coast, and in other sec
tions of the state, have been com.
PEELED to pay out thousands of dol.
lars for needless audits, in many in.
stances, to the fact that the governor
happens to have some favorite ex'
pert ACCOUNTANTS who want the work
he believes that boards Of supervis
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
MISSISSIPPI LAW MAKERS.

The editor of the Gazette spent
Thursday in Jackson, and while there
availed himself of the opportunity to
give the Legislature brief inspec-
tien. Judging purely by appearance.
there is a decided Improvement in
the personnel of both Senate and
House, and Jackson observers, quail
fed by long experience, say this i'm
provement is not only apparent, but
real. We do not believe there is III
this Legislature counterpart of the
old fellow who furnished amusement
for his colleagues in the 1916-18 ses-
sions. He came from the extreme
northeast section of Mississippi, and
sat quietly in his seat until the dog
tax" bill was being debated. Then he
went into action with amazing viRor
We recall the first sentence OF that
wonderful speech: Cup in my country
when l run for the Legislator, | had
Just two planks in my PLATFORM
were for Bilbo, and ergin the dip:
But eff I'd a-knowed this here dog bill
was er comm up, I'd been ergin that
too. ."-Magnolia Gazette.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
Y. w. c. A. CAMPAIGN
OPENS IN GULFPORT.

Members of the local board and
other interested women of Gulfport
have begun soliciting funds in an eff
fort to raise $4,000 for the purpose of
broadening and carrying on 7. W. c..
A. work in that city. Work of the as
sociation has accomplished much since
its establishment there, there being
SIT members, 121 girls in high school
clubs, 46 girls in the junior clubs,
and 80 women in the business women's
club. This organization during the
month of January served LAO people
in their lunch room, 1913 were furn-
Iished with information at the club
rooms, and there were entertained
socially 243. It is anticipated that
the campaign viii be success.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
MAYOR r. w. WEBB.

1t was Enthusiastically a tribute of
recognition when Hon. r. w. Webb
received the nomination last Satur-
day which will re-elect him chief ex-
ecutive of the city of Bay st. Louis
for the next two years, bya major
ity of sixty-four votes. This is a
splendid majority when it is consid-
cred only 338 votes were cast.
Mayor Webb has served the city
unselfshly and in such manner that
bespeaks volumes of praise. He has
administered the affairs of the city in
a manner that manifests his ability as
a business man of sound Judgment
and along economic principles which
have redounded to the city's benefit.
The records of the city hall, and
the secretary and city auditor will
bear out the statement by his books,
will show the city of Bay st. Louis
in sound financial condition, with
more bills paid to it's credit, more
improvements accomplished and
equipment bought and paid for than
any average administration, and with
no burden of overhanging debt, save
the bond indebtedness, which could
not be paid off if the city desired to
and which automatically takes care
of itself. The Echo wishes here to
reiterate the statement which 1T
made editorially when it first an
nounced Mr.. Webb's candidacy for
mayor, i. E., that the city was practl-
cally free from debt. The statement
was challegned but never correctly
proven otherwise.
Although a sharp advance was
made along all lines of wages and
commodities, Mayor Webb continued
the administration of the business of
the city at CONF mparatively no advance,
and neither as result were taxes ad-
vanced. He held assessments down
and did not raise taxes. 1t is Grue one
mill was added last year, but this was
for the public schools. Mayor Webb
has ever been a friend Of educ alton,
and were he not and had he been self
isn in order to foster his ambitions he
would have refused to grant It. Thus
we see that although nothing has teen
stinted, nothing deprived, and TO i'm
prcvcment or the best interests of the
city have suffered, Mayor Webb has
given his people most successful
administration and it seems but just
that he be renominated last Saturday
and that his excellent service will con-
tinue for at least two more years.
He has many improvements in con-
temptation and it is safe to say he will
carry them out. He is not only a
man of ability, but he is personally
popular and we know of no man here
who is better known up and down the
Mississippi Coast and in New Orleans
than he Truly he is representative
man, one of the people and deserving
of the many messages of congratula-
ton and good wishes, by word and by
letter, which have come to him. -.
Mr.. Mayor, The Echo congratuiates
you! We extend to you our best
wishes and hope the success which has
attended your efforts will continue IN
future.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
For The Sea Coast Echo.
BY THE BAY OF SAINT LOUIS
Mrs. Tessa w. Roddey.)

Mrs. 1eSSd w, NUuuSy'J
Sunset shadows long and lovely
Fall across the placid Bay;
I look out across the water
And my thoughts drift far away
To the past, to home, to mother;
To nv dear loved native State,
And | linger by the water,
Thinking, thinking while / wait.
Now the moon CLEANS on the water;
Now the star CLEANS kiss the waves,
And my thoughts go drifting, dream
ing
Of the scenes of olden days
Drifting back to Alabama
To the family freside cheer;
And l linger by the water,
Dreaming of the days so dear.
Darkness, soft and weird and mystic,
Gather at the close of day,
Like a soft-voiced benediction,
Falling all about the Bay.
And | linger-and | love 1t,
Love it better every day;
Love the holy inspiration
In the beauty of the Bay.
I now thank the happy fortune
To have had the JOY to stay,
Where sunset shadows gather
Long and lovely on the Bay
This song drifts through my dreaming
And | sing for JOY today
These few words of loving tribute
To the beauty Of the Bay
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

ors are, in all instances, capable OF
determining whether or not the books
of county officers should or should
not be audited, and that the COVER
nor should be deprived of all power
in the matter.
A controversy over this same ques-
ton is now pending in the courts at
Natchez, and the Johnson bill will
doubtless find many followers among
members of the Legislature from
counties that have had similar costly
experiences in recent years.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

Mayor. W. Webb.
Alderman, Ward Nv. G. Sick.
Alderman, Ward Pr. S. Blaize.
Alderman, Ward 3-Lionel Blnize.
Alderman, Ward 4-Alce Carver.
Assessor and Tax-Collector--fer-
'dinand H. Egloff.
Marshal-Albert Jones.
Secretary-Sylvan j. Ladner.
The polls at the City Hall opened
ct s A. NJ, and closed at 6 p. NJ.
Ideal weather prevailed from morning
to night, and no untoward lnclC III
occurred to mar the proceedings Of
he day. Although an active CAM
oaign had been waged, and consider
able Interest manifested, at no time
vas there the slightest manifestation
If the slightest disorder.
The election, conducted under the
auspices of the City Democratic Ex-
acutive Committee, was managed by
he following-named Commissioners:
w. H. Mcdaniel, Anthony Thiery,
Miguel Parilla. Clerks:-Joseph V.
3ontemps, W. P. Ramona. Peace
and returning officer: w. c. Bren-
ord.
Members of the Democratic Execu-
i've Committee met Tuesday after
noon, and, after canvassing the re-
;urns, officially declared the nomi-
aces.
Regular city election takes place
April 5th, when the nominees will be
regularly elected. Officers elected
will assume office Immediately there
after
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
cHasCERy sUMMoNs-No. sss5.

The State Of Mississippi:
To Romo Smith: You are commanded 10
appear before the Chancery Court OF the
County of Hancock, in said State, on the
4th Monday of May, A. D. 1920, to defend
the suit in said court of Hancock County,
Miss, wherein you are a defendant.
This 9th day or February. A. D. 1920.
fSEAL.) 4. a, KERG0SIES, Clerk.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
PROGRAM OF ATTRACTIONS AT
A. & C. T II E A I 4

MONDAY, March 1st.-Wm. Des'
mond, in Dangerous Waters
Robertson-Cole.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

TUESDAY, March 2nd-Geo. Walsh.
in "The Winning Stroke, Fox.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

THURSDAY, Marck 4th-"lrue
Heart Susie" a Griffith produc-
ton. Aircraft.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

SATURDAY, March 6th-June FL
vidge in THE Poisoned Pen, and
Mack Sennett Comedy.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
R. v, WEBB RENOM|NATED MAYOR OF CITY
Of BAY ST, LOUIS BY HANDSOME MAJORITY

MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION OCCURRED LAST SATURDAY
UNDER MOST FAVORABLE AUSPICES, AND A SPLENDID
VOTE cAsT-CITY MARSHAL ALBERT JONES SCORED
HEAVILY WITH MAJoRITIEs IN EVERY WARD
OTHER CONTEST WAS IN WARD ONE WILL
LIAM c. SICK CAPTURING NOMINATION.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

Mayor R. W. Webb was renomina-
ted fir a second consecutive term last
Saturday at the Democratic munich
pal primary election, receiving to-
tai vote of 201, defeating his oppo-
nent by majority of 64 votes.
For alderman there was only
contest in Ward One, William c. Sick
getting III votes, while his opponent
received "a votes, Mr.. Sick getting
the nomination by 90 majority.
Albert Jones, candidate for marshal,
was successful in receiving the noml-
nation by the splendid majority of
1874. He received 234 votes; his op-
ponent 100. Jones carried every one
of the four wards.
The official vote follows:
FOR MAYOR:
R. W. Webb
A H. Hart, --------137
FOR MARSHAL:
Albert Jones, ----------------234
T. w. Hobbs,
FOR ALDERMAN-Wardl.
VIM. C. Sick, k,------117
Elmer V. Bourgeois, ------ "a
No other nominations were neces-
sary, since candidates for Wards 2, 3
and A, had no opposition. Neither
was there competitors for the office
Of assessor and secretary. Candi
dates without competition were de-
clared nominees some time since by
the Executive Committee. Here is
complete list of the nominees, prac-
tically elected, who will hold munich
nal Office for the next two wears:
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
SUNDAY

Ray st. Louis, Mississippi
REV. HARRY PERRY, Rector.
SUNDAY.
Holy Communion, ----- foo AM
Mathis and Litany-2nd
and 4th Sundays, s,----ll:oo AM
HOLY Communicates =,
and 3rd Sundays, ----1l :oo AN
Evensong with sermon,-- f:4o I'M
WEDNESDAYS.
Evensong with devotional
reading and interces-
SlonS, ---------- f0o
FRIDAYS.
Evensong and sermon,-- 7:3o I'M
HOLY WEEK.
Holy Communion lex
Evansono sermon. - 1880 PM.
GOOD FRIDAY.
The three hours, 12: 100 to 3:oo I'm.
EASTER DAY.
Holy Communion, 1880 & II 100 A. M.
Sunday School Festival, 3:4o I'm.
Choral evensong and SER
The rector may been seen immediate
ly after any of these services.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
Delinquent Tax Sale for the City or Bay d. LOUIS

MONDAY MARCH
the
gandS
dtaxes and
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
NOTICE.

DR.. ]. H. Spence, dentist, can be
found in his office, GcS Bldr., Main
street, on Mondays, Wednesdays and
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28
sERVICES-EPISCOPAL
CHURCH..

Bay st. Louis, Mississippi
REV. HARRY PERRY, Rector.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

BOARD MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
City of Bay St. Louis, Miss.
ALL THE HOME NEWS ALL THE
TIME. $500 PER ANNUM.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-02-28

L. the Official Journal OF
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
HANCOCK COUNTY
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Genius In OreQon

We all know how hospitable the people and
state Of Oregon have long shown themselves
to experiments and innovations in government
Nowhere else in the United States, perhaps, is
there such political open -mindedness, such a
zeal to propose and readiness to consider with
out predjudce, and, if convinced, to try, re-
forms, amendments, new or revived old political
machinery and methods
With an expectation of pleasure and edih-
cation, then, do we begin to read the platform
of the united land and labor party OF that
Athenan state. The single tax. to be sure is
an old acquaintance that has become bore to
most of us, and. remembering the financial
beauties of Mr.. Townley's North Dakota, the
Oregon yearning for State bank, the legal
depository of public funds, doesn't quicken the
beats of any sober heart, but who can read with.
out refreshment and amaze this inspired pro-
ject for relief and enrichment OF owners of real
property:
Each owner of land shall assess his own
land, with the provision that the state may
add 10 per cent to the valuation and take
the land.
This method of assessment is too palpably
sublime to suffer comment. Jack up the valu-
alton, let the state jack the lacked 10 per cent,
pocket the money, leave the state To the tax
payers who remain the plan may be less invit-
ing; but has anything simpler, greater, grander
been begotten even in the fertile Oregonian
brain? Every man his own assessorLNew
York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Lloyd George and "Nationalization."

One of the interesting episodes in the House
of Commons last week was in connection with
the naturalization" of coal mines, which has
been forced by the socialists as a cardinal issue
William Brace. former president of the mine
workers union, interrogated the premier as to
his intention, offering an amendment to pend
ing motion the passage of which would carry
endorsement of the socialist plan. Lloyd
George met the issue squarely, and confounded
Brace and his followers by quoting Trotzky as
his authority for asserting that so-called ma
tionalization of industry had failed in Russia
and would fail anywhere. The socialist plan
was characterized as subversve of liberty, and,
said the premier, eve have fought for our lib
critics before and will again" This statement
was received with cheers, and the government
on division was sustained by majority of more
than TO 1. The incident denotes recession of
the radical tide in England, and may possibly
presage similar change in this country. At
any rate, it offers geam of hope to the sane,
who have long awaited the coming of this
change in the public mind
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
THE CABINET EXPLOSION.

The ungracious fashion in which the presi-
dent dismissed the secretary of state from his
cabinet is the most amazing act of career that
has many times given occasion for astonish-
ment. 1t is the unque toned right of the presi-
dent TO exact loyal support from his cabinet
officers, and one who can not give that should
in decency withdraw. But the present exhb-
ton OF official petulance goes far beyond the
courtesy that, ordinarily marks the severance of
intimate official relations, and denotes degree
of irritability that does not comport with the
dignihed Offices of president and secretary of
state of the United States
Mr.. Lansing long ago found himself at
variance with the views of Mr. Wilson, but
withheld his contemplated resignation because
he did not wish to publicly assume an attitude
OF opposition at critical time. He should be
commended for this, and hi, consideration of
the prospects of his chief would ordinarily win
him warm approval.
That Mr.. Wilson should take such violent
umbrage at the action of Mr., Lansing in, call
ing conferences of the cabinet members while
the president was sick, and while his physical
and mental condition was made profound
secret is the most remarkable feature OF the
whole affair. Differences as to policy might
warrant the resignation of any cabinet officer,
just as it has followed in the cases OF Mr. Bryan
and Mr.. Garrison, but that one should be dis
missed for presuming to carry on the business
of the government in an orderly fashion at a
time when the executive was disabled surpasses
understanding. Ample precedent for Mr..
Lansing's action is found in our history but no
parallel for Mr.. Wilson'S
That the incident will widen the cracks that
have appeared in the fabric of the administra-
tons machine is the only certain thing Mr.
Wilson still is president will brook no interfer-
ence, accept no advice, and counsel only with
those who agree with him
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Railroad Wage Question Adjourned.

The decision OF the railroad men to post
pone further wage negotiations until after the
roads have been returned to their owners is
wise. Differences then may be taken up and
adjusted with those who are to be responsible
for the operation of the transportation industry
in the future, and where adjustments will be
made with greater accuracy and more with
view to permanency than is possible i'll dealing
with the government at this time. Wages and
other conditions of employment will be settled
in view of the new law, and with an eye to
the expansion that ought to follow the termina-
ton of government management When labor
relations of cordial cooperation with manage
ment are brought about, and such a result is
possible, the roads will be in position to do
some of the things that are expected from them.
But the recovery is not going to be immediate,
and the wage question is the most pressing of
the managers problems.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Empty Houses on the Farms.

1t is reported that more than 24000 farm
dwellings are without occupants i'll the state of
New York alone. This is based on a careful
survey. At the same time, not city in New
York but is confronted by housing problem
that only can be solved by tremendous build
ing campaign. In this condition may be noted
one of the serious phases of our national prob
lem. How are you going to keep them down
on the farm?"
That bright lights attract the youth is ad-
mitted. This is not all the story, but it is
considerable part of it. Boys and girls weary
of the monotonous round of life OH the farm
and fit to the city. There they soon find them
selves so immersed in the struggle for ex-
lstence that they have little time to think of
the farm. When the novelty of city life has
worn off, the ugly fact sticks out that under
meath all its attractions is the specter of want
that its glittering exterior hides moral and
material ugliness of kind that is unknown to
the country.
Short work hours and high wages lure many
from the farm to the factory, only to find that
competition is keen, that advancement is for the
exceptionally fit, that the cost of living eats
away all the earnings, and that the pleasures
promised by the gay life are bought at the ex-
pense of savings. Surrender to this is not al
ways without struggle, but once it follows the
victim is doomed to the treadmil round as
surely as though fate had formally passed sem
tence.
Life on the farm is not one of ideness, nor
set about with luxury. 1t promises only work,
but out of that work come not only a liveli-
hood, but to the energetic and the thrifty
competence or at least an independence rarely
attained by the city worker.
Aside from these considerations, though,
empty houses on the farm constitute a general
danger They mean lessened production in the
basic industry. However much the factory may
need workers, the farm has more need for
them. Until the tide turns and the balance is
better adjusted, overcrowded cities will appeal
i'll vain to short-handed farms for cheaper food.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
ODD AND INTERESTING.

With the Chinese yellow is re-.
garded as a color of royalty.
In the rural districts OF Australia
many Of the horses wear cowhlde
shoes.
There are less extremes OF wealth
and poverty in France than in any
other country.
In Holland the breeding of eats
for the sake of their fur is Il recog
nized industry.
Music as curative power was
employed by the Romans In cases OF
sout and sciatica.
Owing to the increase in size Of
our brains, 1t is stated, our skulls
are becoming thinner.
A shark six feet long was recently
caught by a girl fishing with ordi-
nary hook and line in ,Bude Bay
Cornwall
The longest pendulum ever made
was 377 feet in length and was
swung from the second platform OF
the Eiffel Tower.
There is no complete divorce IN
Ireland. The best that mismated
couples can obtain is judicial sep
aration." which does not permit re
marriage.
The criminal records show that
the most cases of murder occur In
January. June and August, and the
fewest in November, December and
February.
The recent tour of the prince Of
Wales in Canada and the United
States was officially filmed, 5000
feet being required for the Canadian
visit alone.
A hundred years ago London
was 13 times as populous as New
York. The census just taken in New
York is expected to show that city
to be considerably larger now than
the British metropolis.
In the days of ancient Rome
person was required to enter Il house
with the right foot foremost, be
,ause the left was thought unlucky,
A boy was kept at the door to sec
that no one entered the house left
foot first
The descendants of the aborigines
in Australia are very fond Of jew
elry, but they do not pay much for
it. They use telegraph wire to
make bracelets, earrings and nose
rings, and tear down the telegraph
lines for that purpose.
OF the worlds cathedrals. prob
ably the most curious is that which
crowns hill in Uganda. In ap-
pearance it resembles nothing SO
much as d mountain of grass, al
though on closer inspection one is
able to see that mud and wood have
been extensively employed. The
structure can accommodate 1000
Neople.