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The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16

Madison parish has three team out
fits and one machine at work on Mill
liken's Hend and Morancy levees, un-
der contract with u. S. Government
and State Board of Engineers. One
machine is stationed at Diamond Is
land, but making very slow progress.
Tensas parish has large machine
stationed on levee from the Burn to
Ashwood, which is getting along
fairly well. Enlargement work at
Botany Bay has been suspended ow-
ing to the failure of contractor.
The machine at work ON Cottage
Home and Villa Clare, building a
loop, made necessary by caving bank.
o. o. Ogden has acontract with
our Board to construct a small spur
at Hard Times, which will be COM
pleted soon.
Messrs. Roach G. Stanseh and Low
rance. under contract with U. S.
Government from Waterproof to
IEArgent, have two new machines,
and are in fine shape to make rapid
progress.
In Concordia, we have team out
fit at Bougere cutting cut and res
toring slides, that were not compile
ted last year, owing to rains and high
stage of the river.
With continuance of good weather
and improvement in the labor condt-
tions, / think rapid progress will be
made in the district.
Respectfully submitted,
T. P. KELL, Pres.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
NEGRoS TRAVEL BACK TO GEoR
GIA By TRAIN-LOADS
Many Stranded In North Appeal TC
FORMER Employers For Fare
Back Home

MACON, Ca, OCT. 13.-(BY A.
P.-Thousands, of Georgia negroes
who migrated to the North and East
soon after the outbreak Of the war,
lured by high wages then offered in
industrial plants, are returning to
Georgia, and hundreds Of others, un-
able to make the-homeward track
because of lack of funds, are send
ing appeals to their former employ
ers for tickets on which to travel back
to Dixie, according to figures gath
cred by the Macon-News.
Virtually all those who return, and
those who are writing for funds,
state they have been thrown out of
employment and now find themsel-
yes faced with the prospect of hard
winter in a strange land.
Returning negroes all tell the same
story. The high wages received
counted very little with them, as
they were more than Offset by the
high cost of living in the industrial
centers to which they went. Practi-
cally all Of them return to their old
homes penniless, glad to have saved
enough from their high wages to pur-
chase transportation back to the land
of cotton, sweet potatoes, free quar-
ters and free fire-wood.-N. o. Item.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
PARKER CALLS CONFERENCE
ON FLOOD CONTROL

Governor Parker issued a procla-
nation Wednesday morning calling
for conference in the New 0rlenas
Association of Commerce building
November Is, to discuss the divorce
of the Red and Mississippi rivers. The
proclamation was issued at the re-
quest of United States Senator Jos.
E. Ransdell, following a meeting at
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16

Jonesville, August 10, at which the
seven-mile gap at Old River, which
yearly causes the overflow of rich
lands. on the left bank of the river,
was discussed.
The governor invites thee hief of
engineers of the United States Army,
the United States engineers in charge
of food control in Louisiana, the
state board Of engineers, the members
Of the parishes affected, the mayor
and board of commissioners of New
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
PRESIDENTS REPORT

To the Honorable Board of Commits
sioners, Fifth Louisiana Levee
District.
Gentlemen 81 wish to say, that
/ have been unable to make thor
oueh inspection Of the leyees in the
entire district. ! am, however, pleas
ed to state that very good progress
Is being made in all levee work in
the district.
East Carroll Parish, two machines
being operated by the U. S. GOvern-
ment Engineers Of the Third District
and are now at work north of Lake
Providence. These are making fair
progress.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
ANNOUNCEMENT

am a candidate for delegate from
tbe Parish of Concordia,, louisiana
to the Constitutional Convention 70 70
he held under pdovisiOns Of Act lSO
81 1920. and will appreciate your
vote and support.
Respectfully,
JOHN DALE, Jr.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16

Thare is more Catarrh In this section
Of the country than all ether diseases
put together, and for years II was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
Il incurable.. Catarrh is local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
dltiona and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by T.. J. Cheney d
Co. Toledo. Ohio. 10 q constitutional
remedy, 10 taken internally and acta
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails TO cure. Send for
circulars and testimoniais.
f. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills Cor constipation
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Sentinel is authorized to an
nounee that am candioa'e ioi
nomination as delegate from Concor-
dia Parish to the constitutional Con-
vsntion of the State of Louisiana at
the election to be held on November
ord and If elected will make every
effort to represent the Parish faith
fully in the Convention provided tne
Convention is voted by the people.
G,P. BULLS.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
LrvEE BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Office Board of COmmis-
sioners, Fifth Louisiana
Levee District

TalIulah, La, Oct IL, lSzO'
The Board of Commissioners ior
~ r;fth Louisiana Levee District
met in regular session at Taliuiah'
La its aemicile, this day.
The Board was called to order by
the President at 10 o'clock a. m.' ana
there we're present the foh0Wine
ComaAissioners:
E J.. Hamley, F. H schneioer'
East Carroll parish
R.K. Boney, T. P. Keh, Fresioeh''
Madison parish.
r r. Yonnv, Tensas parish.
III -Lambdin, Concordia parish
AbNeut: @. C. Goldman, Tensas
parish. and J. w. 0den, Concordla
parish.
A quorum being present, business
coming before the Board was taken
up as follows: e--,e--,.-.. -
On motion Of Commissioner Young
seconded, reading Ofthe minutes OF
previous meeting was dispensed with.
ON motion Of Commissioner Young
the President was requested to ap-
point all the members Of this Board
! committee. to meet the U. 5. En-
,inner in charge Of the Third District
at Kemp Levee, in Tensas parish, at
such time as may be hereinafter
exed fer the purpose Of inspecting
the condition and arriving at some
understanding with the U. S. Engi-
uaar Of that district toward the tu-
ture protection Of the Kemp Levee.
The Board Of State Engineers are
respectfully requested to arrange
with the Engineer in charge time
chat win be convenient for this meet
ing.
On motion Of Commissioner Young
duly seconded by Commissioner Boz
new. the President was instructed to
appoint committee, together with
the State Engineer in charge Of this
district, for the purpose Of investi-
eating the claim Of Mrs. K. M. Cor
ton. owner Of Arcola plantation, in
Tensas parish, for relief FROM the
condition brought about by canal
having been cut outside Of the levee
and thus destroying the protection
levee on the said property. Commits
sioners Young and Lambdin were
appointed this committee.
On motion of Commissioner Young
seconed by Commissioner Hamiey,
the following resolution was adop-
ted:
Be il resolved, That the ccmprom-
ise Of the litigation Of this Board
against the Taft people, being styled
the Board Of Commissioners OF the
fifth Louisiana Levee District, versus
Chas. Taft and Tensas River Lumber
Company, in Concordia parish, as
agreed upon at meeting OF thi;
Board in July, 1919, and ratified
IN January 1920, be now ratified and
confirmed and carried into effect
and that this Board, as in the past
IS now unafriad to live up to all it'
contracts and obligations and the at
torney of this Board, Mr.. G. P. Bul
lis, is directed to Immediately take
such steps as win be necessary tC
complete the compromise. It being
understood these settlements are tC
be Immediately consummated.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned, sine die.
T. P. KELL, Pres
o. w. CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16

Orleans, the port commissioners of
New Orleans, the United States Sena-
tors and the members of the House
of Representatives from this state
to meet with him in the conference.
IN. o. Item.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16

Soon, we fear, our fashion design
ers will have to go out of business.
They no sooner create a dream"
than some bold lump of ferinity bobs
up and transforms it into scream.
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-10-16
HOBO
Ndney AEadder Remedy

has proven Its wonderful ability
60 relieve disordeTed kidneys and
bladder. HOBO may be taken
with perfect safety. II contains no
alcohol, no habit-forming drugs,
and leaves no bad after effect.
Druggists sell HOBO for $40
Per bottle. II YOU have kidney
or bladder trouble, GET A BOT.
TIE NOWi
Made by HOBO Med. Mfg. Co,
shreveport, Ia.
For Sale BY
VIDALIA DRUG COMPANY
Vidalia, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
summer silk

CREPE DE CHINE-Spendid 4O-nch crepe de chine, regularly 300 here in all newest and most 1En wanted shades Special per yard k.JJ PONGEE-A 33-inch wide natural pongee selling regu- .larly at 200; used for shirts womens and | 7r children's apparel. Special, per yard >6J MOON-GLO-We have grouped splendid Moon-Go meteors and radum taffetas and charmeuse regu- Mide. 1ar e.'o speeia aeei''lss' ali 40 'h'heS 4.19 VOILE-Our regular 450 and 500 indestructble silk volle looks like cobweb, wears like broadcoth; ? 7E also Mainson's Dream Crepe. Special per yard D. FOULARD-The prettiest and practical of all silks for service but combined with fashion Newest pret regularly esss asi,sss ESQ., eA' speeia sSse1SS 29o
 -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
turning summer into lUinter
 for your
 furs

The dry heat of our southern summer makes fine furs dry and brittle and lifeless.
 The cold, invigorating atmosphere in our fur storage vaults imparts vigor, gloss and life.
 Tn a temperature just a few degrees above zero your furs will be stored after having been t h pro u g h l y cleansed. They will be insured against loss or damage and all that you will be required to pay is a modest sum based on their valua- ton. Simply call or write the Fur Storage Department and your furs will be called for and a receipt rendered protecting you from any possible loss.
 -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
new splint bonnets 3.o5

A new idea in dainty lingerie bonnet with sunbonnet linen. Termed a "splint bon net" because alternating panels of lace are connected with panels of silk covered splints. White combined with pink or blue in these pretty hand made bits of infants mil linery.
 Second Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
hose  special
in 25 and 50 it. lengths

only our regular 1-2-inch, 3-4- inchNand 5-8-inch size garden hose, especially priced as fol lows:
 25-foot lengths, reg 00 ular GAS, special OsVV 5O-foot lengths, reg m 00 ular 1850, special AVsVV 25-foot lengths, reg C C6 ular 7.50, special VsAO 5O-foot lengths, reg 1C E0 ular 15.O0, special AAsCV 50-foot lengths, reg L m ular 7.50, special CsVV HOSE NOZZLES-Choice of our. regular 65c and 75c hose nozzles, fine fooled A0~ brass. Special fCC LAWN SPRAYERS-The won derful Waterbury lawn sprayer, has attachment for sprinkling sdasisI s5ss area 39c
 --4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
wash goods

COTTON SUITING-Our regular soc Woodsde cotton suting new colors including white; looks and like nen 36 inches wide. C0r Special, per yard 00N NURSES CLOTH-Our regular soc nurses eioth 32 and 36 inches wide. These for uniforms 0No and children's dresses. Per yard OON FLAXON-Our regular soc flaxon, both plain or check One of the best known white goods for C0~ variety of spring sewing purposes. Yard JJS VOILE-A 40-nch wide chiffon voie, of the ead- ing fabrics for spring apparel 40 inches. E0o Special, per yard JJC DIMITY-A sheer quality of soc checked dimity, for children's and womens white dresses. Cn Special, per yard JJC GINGFIAM-30 900 yards of pretty checked plaid striped and solid color gingham; regularly 45c Cn per yard. Special tomorrow OJC
 -2d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
 fourth floor

WEED HOES--A popular size for the lady of the house to take care of her own flower garden. Very light 20r and strong. Special 00~ GARDEN SET-A four-prong fork, one strong hoe, one 12- prong rake, Complete 1 OF tomorrow, special AsvO ICE PICKS-Have good sharp pick on hand with which to quickly prepare ice for serv- ing cool drinks; our reg IF ular 25c ones tomorrow ACN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
prettier hand made dresses 2.5O to 5.95

From the same delft fingers of the French art needle crafts women came finer handmade dressse trimmed with val, briar stitched and hand-embroidered and popular prices ranging from 2.50 to 5.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25

millinery IoebM line 6o d heH to 
  medium o unusual
  designed tailored s
  all erfectyf highly desirable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
POLK STANDS FIRST
AS POSSIBLE SECRETARY

Washington, Feb. 24.-President
Wilson, within the next twenty-four
hours will name a new secretary OF
state. it was learned at the White
House today. The name of Frank
Poke. who has been secretary al IN
term since the resignation of Robert
Lansing on February Is, is still first
on the list OF prospectives. but no
intimation was Forthcoming at the
White House as to whom the presi-
dent would choose to become the
ranking member of his cabinet. I'm
der the law the president Is required
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation or expulsion of secretary
of state within thirty days and eleven
days have already expired since the
resignation OF Mr.. Lansing.
While Mr.. Polk has been most
psraxn iRfHtlge mentioned as Mr., Lam
sing successor. the names OF several
other persons have been suggested in
connection with the vacancy Among
them are: John w. Davis. American
ambassador to Great Britain: Hugh C.
Wallace, American ambassador to
France; Vance Mccormick, former
chairman of the war trade board, and
Herbert G. Hoover, former food asi-
ministrator. Hoover's views on the
treaty. though. are at such variance
with those OF Mr.. Wilson that there
seems to be little likelihood OF the
president naming him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
MYSTARY DEEPENS
IN ARAS1E|N CASE

New York. Feb. "a Developments
of today OF the $4,000. 900 bond plot
the disclosure of which led to the
present worldwide hunt for Jules w.
Arnstein, as the alleged master
mind included a $4,000 check
transaction involving Arnstein's pretty
actress wife. known as Fannie Brice
OF the Ziegfield midnight frolic, which
District Attorney Swami believes will
need considerable explaining.
Miss Brice, both at the District At
torney's office and in her paiatial
apartment, had denied emphatically
that she had seen her much sought
husband since February IL, or that
she knew anything Of his where
abouts. Notwithstanding her asser-
tionS however, the district attorney
safda ~ ssessasxs iGakssmsa stsalav that she
sought to cash check signed by her
husband and dated February II.
The check drawn on the Pacific
bank, was deposited by Miss Brice In
the Colonial bank. where she keeps an
account Payment was refused by
the Pacific bank by virtue OF an order
OF Federal Judge Augustus IN. Hand,
who had directed that Arnstein.s az
sets he held In tact: Miss Brice was
indignant when informed BY tho Col.
onfal bank that the check had been
returned by the Pacific bank. but her
protest awaited nothing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
PRESIDENTS REPLY TO
ALLIES ON THE WAY

Washington. Feb. 2s.--The reply of
President Wilson TO the allies on the
question of the Fiume settlement was
on the cables tonight, bound for both
the president and French foreign OF
fees.
1t was received at the state depart
ment from the White House this at
ternoon, bearing the signature of the
president, and work on coding ii was
begun Immediately. The text of the
reply will not be made public until
1t has actually been received In both
London and Paris. InaSmuch as 1t
Will go to American ambassadors
Davis and Wallace, in Great Britain
and France, and will be decoded by
the embassy STATS. some little time
MAY be expected to eiapse before its
publication
The state department now Is en-
deavoring to arrange with the allies
for a day upon which publication OF
the entire correspondence will be per-
mirted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
HOUSE FIXES ON $4,000 TO TAKE
Observation-Disclosures
Question as to Enforcement Of the
Volstead Law Presented Supreme Court

Washington, Feb. 24-The question
OF whether the Voistead prohibition law
can be enforced in the several states
without their concurrence was presen-
ted to the supreme court today. The
test suit is based on the provision of
tic Eighteenth amendment, that "the
congress and the several states shall
article by appropriate legislation"
The case before the court is the ap-
peal of George c, Dempsey, a Massa-
causetts liquor dealer. from the deeis-
ion of the lower federal courts dismiss
sing a bill of complaint against the
yolstead act. In this action an in
junction was sought against the en-
fcrcement Of the prohibition law be-
cause of the word Concurrent"
The meaning. the court will give TO
word concurrent as it appears in the
amendemtn will determine the case
Attorneys rsprestntng both the liquor
interests and the government are said
to look upon this as the most logical
attack on the constitutionality Of the
dry law.
1t liz claimed by the liquor interests
and the states which are resisting pro-
h bition that the concurrent provision
makes it illegal against their consent.
Law in the states against their consent
This contention is based on the
ground that the Volstead Law fixes one
half of one per cent IS the alcoholic
content of beverages which may be le-
caiiy sold, whereas under the amend
lnent, the states have an equal right
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
Auditors Salary
Increase Is Now
Upto the Governor

BY vote of SO to %, the house
of delegates passed yesterday the
senate measure increasing the salary
OF the auditor of public accounts to
s5,250 year. Having received the
approval OF both branches of the
legislature, the bill now lacks only the
governors signature 10 become law.
An amendment offered by Delegate
r. Lindsay Gordon, reducing the
amount 10 $1,000, in order that it
would not exceed the salary Of the
governor, was defeated by practically
the same vote which passed the bill.
Delegate E. Hugh Smith denied that
the bill would give the auditor a
salary in excess of that received by
the chief executive, calling attention
to the fact that the governor has the
mansion furnished him as well as
other incidentais which more than
make up for the seeming discrepancy.
Il know that Auditor Moore has
received offers Of much more money
than the state pays him." Delegate
Smith declared, and he has turned
them all down because he wants to
render this patriotic service 10 VAR
ginia. II would be very serious
mistake for this body to run the risk
of losing his services by declining this
increase in salary"
Delegate Norris interposed objec-
ton because the amount is larger
than that named in the budget bill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
FRENCH MAY BOYCOTT
AMERICAN SHIPPING

Paris. Feb ga French boycott
of American shipping is the first con.
crete result, 1t is believer. of the re-
cent report of Secretary of the Treas
ury Carter Glass in which he opposed
the idea Of further American govern
ment loans TO France or any other
Europeu nation.
American shippers here are greatly
alarmed at the outlook as presented
by the sudden refusal of French ship
pers to patroniZe American vessels.
Some 60 far as to predict that unless
radical measures are adopted imme-
diately the United States is bound to
lose her present commercial maritime
supremacy.
During the last fortnight America 4
ships leaving France have been for
the most part, obliged 10 sail in bal
last; this in spite of an exceptional cut
rate offered by American shippers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
Senator Beverly's
Inspiration Works
Like Mystic Charm
Twist in Compensation Act is
Strengthened and Bill is
Adopted.

, Senator J. Brad Beverley, of Eau
outer. was seized with an inspiration
yesterday at 1:45 o'clock and the sen.
ate bill making important changes in
the workmen's compensation law was
passed in the last minutes of the SEES
sion. The bill had consumed most OF
the time of the senate for two days
there were numberiess amendments
piled hopelessly on the clerks desk
each amendment was bitterly contested
and the prospects were that the end OF
the session would find the senate de.
batting the merits of the various
changes. with the budget undisposed OF
ana the state in bad state indeed for
its sinews of war.
Senator Beverley had been a quiet
listener to the two-days' debate and
had evidently made up his mind that
the time to protest had arrived
Mr.. President" he said. II think ]
can throw some light on this hopeless
tangle by reciting a simple lesson in
the art of rope-making.'
Without further ado or Introduction
he slowly and distinctly recited the
following:
| IF twisteF In twisting doth twist
him twist, each twist that he twist
Ieth he twisteth three twists. II in
twisting bis twist. one twist doth un-
twist. that twist in twisting doth I'M
twist the twist"
The senate suspended while the erst-
while contenders shock their merri-
nent and voiced their appreciation
with subdued hand-clappings.
The moral of this lesson continued
the senator serenely. "is that this bill.
should be recommitted and the ques-
tions settled in committee
This was not necessary. however. as
Senator Goolrick rose mediately anG
withdrew objection to one amendment
saying that he did so in respect to tbs
senator from Fauquier. He was fol
loved closely by Senator Andrews. oil
Roanoke. who had been objecting TX
another clause.
Several ether minor amendments
were quickly agreed to and what had
been regarded AS a hopeless situation
resolved itself constructive action in
AN unbelievable short while.
Senator Beverley viewed these pro
ceti.ngs with a certain amount of sat
isfaction. evidently feeling that ''ths
twist, In untwisting" had indeed. ''un
twisted the twist"
The amendments to the original com.
pensation act include raising the max
mum weekly compensation from s12
lraising the total death benefit deriv-
able from $4,000 to $4,000; raising the
total amount derivahle from total disa-
bility from $4,000 to $4,000 and reduc.
ing the waiting period from fourteen &c
ter days.
Senator Cannon introduced a resolu-
tion providing for the appointment OF
Us committee to renott suitable means
OF combatftng the progress OF tupera
cuIosis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-25
Senator Hitchcock Announces That There
Will Be No Further Conferences on Treaty

Washington. Feb. 34.--Serious eff
forts put forth by a number of adj
ministration senators to have all the
Democrats meet in conference and
agree upon a policy OF supporting
the Lodge reservations to the treaty
rather than permit the treaty again
10 fail Of ratification have come to
naught,
Senator Hitchcock. the Demo-
cratic leader, set at rest all talk. Of
such conference by stating today
that he could see no necessity for a
conference and that there will be
none. Democratic senators will be
permitted therefore, to go along
singly and no attempt will be made
to bring about concerted action which
might get the treaty out Of the sem
ate and into the hands OF the pres
ident.
1t had been suggested by Senator
simmons and several others who are
sincerely DESTROYS Of keeping the
treaty from being an issue in the
campaign, that IL the Democrats sat
down in conference it might be pos