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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28
ARMISTICE DAY TO BE
CELEBRATED In ARCADIA

The local post Of the American
Legion working with the Chamber OF
Commerce, has been working on pro-
gram for Armistice Day, which promis-
es to be very interesting.
The program for the 18th should be
| full Of thrills, for, besides the barbecue
already arranged for, there will be q
a brass band to furnish music, not only
for big parade which will be staged
in the morning, but for the entire day.
There will be a special program of
games throughout the day, basket ball
games filling part of the days pro-
gram, and most likely baseball game
during the afternoon between two
good teams. Informal games will also
be INDUCED in by the ex-serViee men
and general good time and get-to-
gether is planned for their benefit.
A special feature Of the entertain
ment for the ex-service men will be II
smoker, given by the Hamp Michael
Post to the ex-serviee men Of this par
ish, at which some special features will
be staged, such as a fiddler's contest
between the old veterans. The old vet
Grams by the way, will have a promi-
nent place in the days program. The
smoker will be on the night of the
10th.
All ex-seryice men are especially re-
quested to be here on that day, and
everybody is asked to bring basket
dinner. A full draft of the program
will anupar next week.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28

Jury that the jail be repaired and that
| a third story be built on the present
|jail is very timely. In the present
state Of repair, 1t is practically i'm
possible to hold a prisoner that makes
any effort to escape unless constant
guard were kept day and night Three
prisoners escaped last week, only one
being recaptured. 1t has been no
great while since other escaped and in
each case 1t was all through the faulty
condition of the Jail.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28
GRAND JURY ADJOURNs.
AFTER BUSY SESSION

The Grand Jury term OF the Distflct
Court Tor Bienville Parish which has
been In session since Monday, adjourn
Cd today after four busy days, during
4 which time AS eases were investigated
I ana 81 true bills returned. The follow
Inc il i reort Of their findings
- IA the Honorable j. q. Reynolds, the
y Judge Of the Third judicial District
Court, we, your Grand Jurors, duly
efnpanelled beg to report as follows:
THAT we have examined As present
ments and have returned q True
Bills.
The District Attorney fled three
bIlla while we were In session and mad
! flled several bills before we were en-
paneled,
We passed three presentnents Tor
further consideration or action py fne
District Attorney.
We ignored is eases for like OF evil
l1ence Of for the reason that we
thought the case frivolous.
81 VIZ have examined the Clerk and
shert0's Offices and find them neatly
kent We have examined the jail and
i recommend that the necessary repairs
Z 10 made to the cells IN order that pris-
oIers may be kept with safety VS.
eIso recommend that q third story be
built on the present jail and equipped
With modern and safe appliances ana
el|s al we feel that the present jail
81 ii now stands ID wholly inadequate.
We desire to thank your Honor Tor
3ihe courtesy shown US during our work
Ind the other officers Of the Court for
5IleIr Uniform courtesy and assistance
: )ur labors being concluded for the
laru, ne ask to be excused until
s,rther orders Of the Court. Respect,
fnlly mitted,
ii MCGUIRE, Foreman.
III DAY, Clerk.
"a nature ii Tue oifenses for which
Is es found we're not oOtainable as|
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

situated s miles north Of Arcadia,
This Is an excellent piece of property,
consisting Of 100 acres, 100 In cultiva.
tion; six room house; two good tenant
houses. Situated on one Of the main
public roads out of Arcadia. For par
ticulars and price, see ]. A. CASKEY,
ARCADIA, La, at Caskey B Rogers
Store. 11.18-4t).
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28
MAYOR OF IRISH CITY ON
HUNGER STRIKE DIES

| After a hunger strike of 7S days
duration, Mayor McSWeeney, Of Cork,
Ireland, is dead. He has been confn-
ed IN an English prison for some time,
serving out a 2 year sentence imposed
by the English government for leading
a riot in the interest Of a movement
for Irish "Home Rule" His death
was self-imposed and whether it will
benefit the cause Of Irish freedom or
not IS matter OF varying opinion,
but 1t has already served to incite
further rioting In Ireland from which
several deaths have resulted.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-28

Scheen Bros, of Bienyille, are still
offering some remarkable bargains to
their customers, as shown by their
big adj this week. Watch for their Of
ferings each week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
RAIL DECISION
TO COME JULY 20
JUDGE BARTON, CHAIRMAN OF
BOARD, GIVES INFORMATION
TO ALLAY UNREST.
PROBABLE MEN WILL WAIT
Head Of Brotherhood Of Railway Train
men Declares the Men Would
Have Quit Work at Mid
night Saturday.

Chicago.-A decision on the de-
mands of railroad employees for wage
increases will be made on or before
July 20 by the Railway Labor Board,
Judge r. M. Barton, chairman, said
in a statement. The award would be
retroactive to May |, the statement
said.
According to w. G. Lee, president
of the Brotherhood Of Railway Train
men and spokesman for union leaders,
who gathered here, the boards declara-
ton would end all danger of a general
strike.
Mr.. Lee said that secret plans had
been made by disaffocted union ele-
ment to spread the strike throughout
the country because of the continued
delay In announcing The wage ruling.
1.-THE men would have quit at mid
night Saturday" Mr.. Lee said. 1T
was impossible to hold them longer.
Men of my organization have been
waiting patiently for nearly year"
The railway boards statement de-
clared that an agreement on method
Of working out the wage problems
would be lost in reaching a conclu-
sion.
Lee and other representatives of the
organized railroad brotherhoods who
met here to discuss the railroad wage
situation, said there was no doubt the
men would be satisfied with tho prom
Use of decision to relieve their inn
patience.
1--WE came here to prevent a strike,
and at the same time to obtain full
satisfaction for the men," Timothy
shea, president of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen. said in COM
menting en- che boards announce
ment
1--WE have held our men back for
three months, ever s,nce the outlaw
strikes began. We have lost 10000
men by revoking charters of unions
which called walkouts. Well not hold
the others another week, if the board
mad not promised US to announce its
decision in the immediate future.
1.-THE biggest walkonts have been in
the east, where the outlaw unions
have no organization. Definite an
nouncement to show. they will get a
wage increase dating from May l. and
not later than July 70, will do much
to prevent general strike of the
lines"
But the board would have done
much better to have PROMISED de-
cision before July l. Three weeks
and half is long time to wait in
the present impatien. temper of the
men"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
RAIL DECISION IS PREDICTED
Government Board Is Expected to An
nounce New Wage Schedules
For Railroad Workers.

Chicago.-The railway labor board
may hand down it's decision fixing
new wage schedule for all classes of
railroad workers next week. No date
can be set definitely, however, accord
ing to Judge R. M Barton, chairman
of the board, as reconsideration of the
assembled decisions may delay the
final award for a week or more.
Judge Barton denied reports that
the board faced deadlock because
of the widely divergent opinions of
the members representing the roads
and the men. Admitting that there
was natural difference of opinion as
to what increases should be granted,
the chairman said no insurmountable
difficulties had been encountered.
Publication in Washington of the
text of President Wilson's message
asking the board to expedite its award
cleared up the mystery which had
surrounded the tie egram. receipt of
which had been denied by members
of the board. Judge Barton, after
reading the published text, announced
that the message was sent to him
marked personal and confidential"
and that he had therefore withheld 1t
from the rest Of the board.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
ANOTHER BIG sum
FOR WILSON DAM
PRESIDENT SETS ASIDE MONEY
FROM WAR FUNDS TO AID
ENTERPRISE.
WILL KEEP THE WORK GOING
Without This Aid Gigantic JOB Wou'e
Probably Have to Await Further
Appropriations BY the
Congress.

Florence, Ala.-Congressman E. B
Almon is in receipt of q telegram
which announced that the president
had formally set aside $4,000 900 in ad
dition to the appropriations previously
made by Congress for the construction
Of Wilson Dam.
The $4,000 900 is out of funds which
had not been used in other war work
for which it had been appropriated.
The citizens here are glad that this
amount could be transferred to the
Wilson Dam construction fund as the
monies appropriated would possibly
have been used by the end of the
year and work on the big job would
have awaited the action of Congress
for further funds. The work at Will
son Dam is progressing satisfactorily
and many visitors come from all over
the country to see the big job, as it is
now reaching a very interesting stage
of construction.
Also funds were made available
just before adjournment of Congress
for the completion of certain work at
United States Nitrate Plant No. 2 at
South F orence. Contracts will be len
for improvements at the Waco quarry
and for additions and alterations to
the plant, as well as the construction
of several mi es of roadway in the
government reservation
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
BIG PURCHASE OF
SUGAR EXPLAINED
GOVERNMENT WILL OVERSEE DIS
TRiBuTioN or $4,000 TONS
SECURED.
1T COMES FROM ARGENTINA
Upon Arrival In New York, the Sugar
VIII BE Distributed BY Govern.
mental Agencies to Essen-
tiai Industries.

Washington.-Howard Figg, special
assistant to the attorney general,
stated that the $4,000 tons of sugar
which Argentina has permitted to be
exported to the United States was
purchased under the direction Of the
Department of Justice and representa-.
lions made by the State Department
to President Irigoyen that the same
was purchased and would be distrib-
uted under the direction Of govern
ment agencies.
Mr.. Figg's statement was issued
after he had read an Associated Press
dispatch from Buenos Aires saying
Argentine government officials had
been surprised by his previous state
ment that the only connection the
American government had with the
purchase was to designate the pur-
chasing company and to obtain the
permit for the expectation of the
sugar.
The purchase, Mr. Figg said, was
made by an American trading COM
pany
The American trading company
with the assurance of the Department
of Justice that a permit would be is
sued for the expectation of certain
sugars entered the Argentine market
and purchased these sugars at the
prevailing market prices" Mr.. Figg
said. When $4,000 tons had been Sc
cured formal request was made for
permits to export. In the meantime,
a decree providing cerain restrictions
had been issued by the Argentine gov
eminent. When proper representa-
tions were made to President Iri-
goyen for the issuance of the permit,
he consented to do so on the assurance
that the sugars were for distribution
by the Department Of Justice and not
purchased by private American in
terests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
STATE MAY SAFELY
RAT|FY SUFFRAGE
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUBMITS A
LENGTHY OPINION UPON THIS
MOST ABSORBING TOPIC.
US. CONSTITUTION SUPREME
Frierson and Decision of United
States Supreme Court To
Back His Decision.

Nashville.-In an opinion handed
down to Gov. Roberts, Attorney Gen
eral Frank M. Thompson holds that the
general assembly of Tennessee If call
ed in extraordinary session can ratify
the federal suffrage amendment with
out violation Of the provision of the
constitution of Tennessee, which for
bids ratification of federal amend
ment by legislature not elected sub
sequent to the adoption of the federal
amendment by the federal congress.
The opinion goes into the legal phase
Of the question In detail and numerous
authorities are cited for the basis
OF his opinion. Gen. Thompson also
cited correspondence had between him
and Congressman Cordell Hull of Ten.
nessee and Solicitor General William
l.. Frierson.
Citing the decision of the United
States supreme court in the Ohio case
and in other cases bearing upon like
questions, Gen. Thompson declares
from the foregoing princip es estab-
lished by the supreme court of tne
United States, If | understand them
correctly; | have reached the follow.
ing conclusions:
"(a) That the legislature of Tennes-
see derives its power to legislate upon
all domestic matters directly from the
people of Tennessee, restrained only by
the constitution of Tennessee.
"(b) That the act of ratification Of
the proposed Nineteenth amendment to
the federal constitution is not legis-
lative act or function, but govern
mental or political act or function.
"(c) That the legislature of Tennes-
see derives the power to perform this
governmental or political function of
ratification, or of refusing to ratify
this suffrage or Nineteenth amend
ment, from the fifth article of the con-
stitutioh of the United States, and not
from the people of Tennessee in its re-
organized form as state government,
or from the constitution of Tennessee.
I'D That therefore the legislature
of Tennessee would not be controlled
by said Section 80 of article two of the
Tennessee constitution if it should
meet in extraordinary session and
either ratify or decline to ratify said
suffrage or Nineteenth amendment.
"(e) think, therefore, that If the
legislature Of Tennessee shou be
called in extra session and should see
proper to ratify this suffrage amend
ment and disregard Section 80 of art.
icle two of the Tennessee constitution
and the question should be made that
its act was invalid because of the Ten
| nessee's constitution, that the supreme
court of the United States would hold
that the legislature of Tennessee de-
rived its power for its act from the
fifth article of the federal constitution.
and If 1t derived any power at all from
the Tennessee constitution, particu-
larly Article 2, Section 80, the same is
in conf let with the federal constitu-
ton, the latter instrument being the
supreme law Of the land"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
WAR ON RATS AT ALL PORTS
Campaign to Prevent Bubonc Plague
Is Strongly Urged BY Surgeon
General Cumming.

Westinghouse attention to the
appearance of bubonic plague in sew
eral American and Mexican gulf ports
and renewing his warning regarding
the introduction of plague from Medi-
terranean ports, which are known to
be infected, Surgeon General Cum
ming urged communities throughout
the country, and especially along the
coast, to inaugurate differentiation
campaigns.
'Bubonic plague Is primarily dis-
ease of rodents, especially rats said
Gen. Cumming, "and the disease can
be controlled effective by measures
directed against the rat. The extermi.
notion of rats also is to be desired be.
cause of tle tremendous economic
damage they cause"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Prayed for Cure
Finds it After 10 Years
Food Would Sour and Boil
Teeth Like Chalk

Mr.. Herbert M. Gessner writes from his
home in Berlin, N. H.:
had stomach trouble over ten years;
kept getting worse. | tried everything for
relief but it came back worse than ever.
Last fall got awfully bad; could only eat
light loaf bread and tea. In January got
30 bad that what | would eat would sour
and boil; my teeth would be like chalk.
/ suffered terribly. l prayed every day for
something to cure me. One day | read
about EATONIC and told my wife to get
me box at the drug store as was going
to work at 4 p. m. | took one-third Of II
and began to feel relief; when it was
three-fourths gone, felt fine and when II
was used up had no pains. Wife got me
another box but have felt the pain but
twice. ! used Ave tablets out Of the new
box and have no more stomach trouble.
Now | write to tell you how thankful /
am that 4 heard of EATONIC. ] feel like
= new man; eat what like. drink plenty
Of water, and it never hurts me at all.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
KING is AFTER PROFITEERS
George Notifies Tradesmen That Con-
tracts VIII Not Be Renewed at
Present Prices.

London.-King George has given
practical support to the price cutting
movement in England by refusing TO
renew any contracts for goods or serv-
ices at present prices.
The king has notified sellers Of
bread, flour, soap, candles and coal.
which are supplied to Buckingham
Palace under contracts renewable ev.
cry three months, that he will not
continue to do business with the same
firms unless they grant 10 per cent
reduction in prices.
The same decision affects laundry
work, the king having demanded re-
duction in the charges for washing
the linens of the members of the royal
household.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that SO many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all ut once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain--the article did not fulfill
the promises Of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy Is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need Of it.
A prominent druggist says 'rrake for
example Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, q
preparation | have sold for many years
and never hesitate TO recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re.
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 80 large
sale"
AccorC.-g to sworn statements and
verified testimony OF thousands VINO have
used the preparation, the success Of DR..
klmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
90 many people claim, that it fulflls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by Parcels Post Address
DR.. Kilmer Co., Binghamton. N. "
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottles
tor sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
CANADA HELPS SOLDIERS

Regina, Sask.-One hundred and
eleven soldier settlers bought $450,000
worth of land at the sac of Indian re-
serves in the Piapot district, conducted
here by the soldier settlement board.
Each soldier paid 10 per cent of the
purchase price and the board advanced
a loan for the balance and for the buy
ing of implements, stock and, the erec-
ton of houses and barns. These loans
may total $500 to each individual
who requires it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02

IN a mans life the greatest neces.
sity Is more money.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02

Of the trouble some time ago and took
some more Of your Compound and was
soon all right again. / always recon-
mend your medicine and you may pub
lish my testimonial for the benefit Of
other women. Mrs. JULES BERo, Jr.,
r. /, Box SO, Casco, Wis.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made Formative roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
in this country, and thousands of vol
untary testimonials prove this fact.
II you have the slightest doubt that
LYDIA E Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you. write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confdential)
Lynn Mass for advice Your letter
with be opened, read and answered by q
woman. and held in strict confidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Wants ResarvIsts.

London. -T.se war office intends al
most Immediately to appeal Tor re-
servists. according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper says it probably will
ask for discharged coldiers and men
who served for at least one year dur.
ing the war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
let's Go.

Let's Go.
Floral see that several cities have
forbidden the showing Of Geisha Goldf
locks latest vamp picture.
Fauna--Well, I'm not surprised.
Her staff electrician told me that since
they made the boudoir scene electrici.
ty had no more shocks for him -
Film Fun.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
To Deliver Airshlp.

London.-The most wonderful air
ship in tho world, the Zeppelin LII,
built by the Germans to bomb New
York. is about to arrive at Pullman,
the British air station. She will be
piloted to England by a mixed German
and British crew.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
May Remove Ereinht.

Washington. Petition of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway Company for
filing schedule providing for the
temporary removal OF export freight
rom Newport News, We, was approved
By the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Turks Are Defiant.

Constantinople -Mustapha Kennel
Pasha, leader Of the Turkish national
lists, gave his approval to the reply of
Turkey to the allied peace treaty. The
reply absolutely refuses to surrender
Smyrna and Thrace to the Greeks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02

Clarksville.-Digging delayed by late
planting, the GAINESVILLE market is al.
most bare Of homegrown Irish pota-
toes. Groceries are retailing what few
spuds they can get at 1871 cents per
pound. or about $3.50 bushel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
somethInc Nice

Edith said something nice about
yon the other day"
"That was sweet of her. What was
III"
"She said II she had your assurance
with her brains she'd run for presI.
dent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Reuokes OIL Rullnu.

Washington, Secretary Payne has
revoked the Interior Department regu.
lation limiting oil leases to 1890 acres
on land in Oklahoma owned by men,
bers of the five civilized tribe, but un-
der government control.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Arbitration Suggested.

Paris.-The council Of ambassadors
approved a communication to the gov
eminent of Poland and Czecho-Slo-
vakia proposing to substitute arbitra-
ton for the plebiscite in settlement
OF the Teschen question.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Population 1o5. 900. 900.

Washington.-The population of con-
tinental United States under the 1920
census enumeration Is approximately
105,000000, according to an estimate
worked out by Dr. J. A. Hill, chief
statistician.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
NAV Get Increase.

hington-Laborers in the vari-
GUS ports and in the custom houses
may receive an increase in pay of
about 5000 a year If President Wilson
acts favorably upon the appeal for the
increases sent him by the National
Federation of Federal Employees.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-02
Coal Profits Soar.

Washington Coal production sta.
tistics compiled by the federal trade
commission from reports submitted
by 1881 operators for March indicate
an increase in the profit per ton Of 10
cents, or As per cent