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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-30
NEVER MIND A LITTLE THING
LIKE THE CONSTITUTION

Some hot-headed democrats
have begun to urge the abolition
of the United States Senate.
They are spreading their propa-
ganda broadcast, endeavoring to
show that this body has out
grown its usefulness, and has
become a mere obstruction in
the path of progress and eff
cheney. No one is taking the
campaign very seriously. but it
should be quashed at once, for it
leads along a path fraught with
danger for the continuance of
the constitutional guarantee for
democratic government.
The constitution provides for
the senate as one branch of the
government--the branch in which
each state shall have equal rep
resentation. To destroy it would
be to destroy the whole constitu-
ton, for that document particu-
larly provides that the equal rep
resentation there provided for
shall be irrepealable. To destroy
the senate, the constitution would
have to be abolishod-an amend
ment would not suffice.
But we forget. What is the
constitution to the adherents of
Woodrow Wilson ? They have
been advocating the unqualified
passage of an instrument of
international government that
would nullify parts of the con.
stitution it left to the interpreta-
ton of an international council.
The constitution means nothing
to them. 1t is an antiquated in
strumeIt of government, which
now blocks the way of the Pres
ident.
But the sentiment in favor of
an autocratic dictatorship is still
very small-it is made up for the
most part of fanatical democratic
editors who have lost all sense of
balance. So we do not believe in
worrying so much about it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-30
Subscription Payable in Advance
COUNTRY NEEDS VITALITY
OF REPUBLICAN, PARTY.

The coming two years will be
a period of doubt and difficulty.
Forces of danger and disaster
are accommodating. The very
wisest man or group of men may
be overwhelmed by the cumula-
tive result of past mistakes.
1t has been very easy for the
Democratic PARTY to maintain the
country in an apparently pros
porous condition. But the seem
ing prosperity of these flush and
inflated times is not real. Any
bankrupt who can keep borrow
ing money can make a big spread,
until the crash comes. Then
some else has to come in and
pick up the pieces. Always he
gets blamed for the debts and
distrust created by the orgy of
waste.
So the situation now stands in
national politics. The Demo
cratic party has incurred an
enormous debt, it has produced
a tremendous money imitation, it
has spent the taxpayers money
like water, it has brought the rail
roads near to ruin. Its lavish
spending promoted a tremen-
dous increase in the cost of liv-
ing. 1t has tolerated anarchy
and Red agitation until the whole
nation seethes with unrest.
In disgust the country is clear
ly ready to turn out the present
crew of incompetents and ineffi
clients. The people who have to
take over such a legacy of ex-
travagance and turmoil nay well
be pitied. No doubt they will be
blamed for the results of past
errors.
However, the country needs
the best business brains and
managing efficiency at this cri-
sis. The Republican party has
previously weathered severe
storms, and has pulled the coun-
try out of bad holes. From the
depth of depression of the Dem
ocratic year of 1896, it lifted the
country to the smiling prosperity
of long period of Republican
ascendency.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-30
NO wHrTEwAsH WILL DO.

The people will not be satisfied
with any perfunctory inyestiga-
ton of the charge made against
the Navy Department by Admir-
al Sims, commander of the
American naval forces in foreign
waters during the war. The
charges are specific and far too
serious to be dealt with lightly. If
they can be proven the secretary
of the navy must be branded as
an inefficient, incapable official.
If they cannot be proven Admiral
Sims must be called to account
and severely punished for max.
king them. Justice must be done
and the only way to to do it is to
bring out all the facts and to lay
them before a tribunal that has
full power to Baltimore
American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-30
Nm. ]. HUM

Is prepared to do WALL PAPERING.
PAINTING and DECORATING on short
notice.
Have just completed residence OF
B. A. Howard, La Plata, Md.
Reference. II. Wright Wills.
$50 Penna. Ave-, S. F.,
Washington, d. c.
Telephone.
Lincoln 1868. 6-20-tf.
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For Sale.

A Mahogany Upright Piano, in firsl
class condition. VIII sell cheap.
Apply to
Mrs. PAULINE CLARKE,
1-2-3w. Waldorf, Md.
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Notice !!

During the season Of 1920 will have
a cannery in operation on my farm,
called Middleton near Grayton.
We will need for canning, the crop
from 100 acres of tomatoes, and we are
now ready to place these contracts
with the farmers. Positively only loo
acres will be contracted for, SO write
for your allotment of acres at once.
We will also sell tomato seed, and
Guano to those growing crops for the
cannery. Payment to be made from
the crop.
WALTER II. THOMAS,
1885,. Box $50, Indian Head, Md.
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For S ale.

Valuable tract Of land containing
100 acres; improved by dwelling and
other out-buildings; near Ironsides.
This property belongs to the heirs
OF the late +. Dudley Hill. Can be
purchased upon reasonable terms.
+. STONE POSEY,
Attorney for Owners.
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FARM FOR SALE.

Valuable farm for sale. containing
about so acres; improved by 5-roon
dwelling, large new barn, new corr
house, chicken house and small stable
situated one mile from Railroad and
State Road.
Also, 1000 feet of maple flooring,
II inch thick. Price, cts. per square
foot.
Apply to
WIN. F. MORAN,
Hughesville, Nd, or
LAWRENCE L. MORAN,
52l Frederick Ave-,
12-5-tf BALTIMORE, MD.
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Special Notice.

For s1.25 we viii send to any reader
of this paper. two pound box of our
fresh homemade, hand dipped assort-
ed chocolates, postage prepaid.
No better chocolates made.
Send us by mail ST. 25 for trial box
PURITY CONFECTIONERY co.
220 W. Mulberry Street,
b-S0-1yr, Baltimore, Nd.
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For Sale Or Rent.

A valuable tract of land land, con-
tanning one hundred t4Ool acres, inn
proved by five-room dwelling, barn
and out-buildings.
This property is most desirably To-
Gated on the State Road, between La
Plata and White Plains. Splendid OPP
portunity to buy or rent
For further particulars, apply to
j. A. MUDD,
l-2-4t. White Plains, Nd.
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Baltimore, Maryland
TENANT WANTED.

Tenant wanted for year 1920. I want
a good and reliable tenant, with small
force and team, to operate a small
farm, "Wayeross" located on the
road north OF Pisgah and south OF
Nason's Springs. Good tobacco soil;
cures tObacco-that beautiful red
that will bring good prices. Good
garden land. Good orchard and good
water. Convenient to Indian Head for
work and market.
This farm is well enclosed by four
strand wire fence on all sides. Can be
had on easy terms Apply to
ROBERT H. BARNES, Owner,
12-lg-tf. Mason Springs, Md.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
PAUL JOHNSON
SPENDS DAY AT JACKSON.
He is Making Good in Washington
nd People of District Well
Pleased With His Works

Jackson Clarion-Ledger:
Congressman Paul B. Johnson,
from the Sixth District, was in Jack
son yesterday, and will leave during
the week for Washington. Judge
Johnson is enjoying good health and
the strenuous work Of the past ses-
sion seems to have agreed with him.
Although this is his first term, Con-
gresham Johnson has attracted con-
siderable attention in Washington,
and has much more constructive le-
gislation to his credit than the average
congressman of even longer service.
Pat Harrison represented the Sixth
district for many years, and the peo-
pie of 1.-The Sixth district felt
that his place would be hard to fill,
but Judge Johnson is measuring fully
up to the standard set by him, and
the people of the Sixth are more than
pleased with the record heismaking
Judge Johnson speaks most inter-
cstingly of affairs in Washington,
Iand considers the general outlook
for the future most encouraging.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
MAYOR ISSUES PRO-
C|.ANATI()I FOR Ob-
S|ERVANCE Of TARlf |
To th2 Geooie Of the City of Bay ST.
Louis, Mississippi.
LILLE % \ c (,nvnrri-


Louis, M;asissippi.
WHEREAS, IKE u. S. Govern
penf, The American Bankers AS
ISOLATION, The u. 6. League of Build
.7g and Loar Associations, The Ma
t;o-al Federation Of Construction In
d,ssa--'-1. The National Association
Of Eoci Estate Boards, The Nation
al Association cf Life Underwriters,
Ire Canadian Life Underwriters AS
soc;atior, The American Life Conven-
lion, The Retail Credit Mems Nation
81 Association, The National Credit
MEMS Assocition Wholesalers, The
Retailers Commercial Union, The As
sociation of Life Agency Officers,
The general Federation of Women's
Clubs, are cooperating with the
Young Mems Christian Association III
promoting a NATIONAL THRIFT
WEEK beginning January II, 1920,
for the purpose of teaching young
men and Boys 10 think straight about
their money matters IN the realms
&C earning, spending, saving, invest
ing and giving, and
WHEREAS, 1t is Intended to en-
phasize during this week bank SER
vice, life insurance, home ownership,
making a will, thrift in industry, the
family budget, prompt payment of
bills, and sharing with others, as
come cf the important economic doc
trines which need to be taught to help
in the development Of their charac-
ters and
WHEREAS, Our Government has
appealed to loyal people to help re-
establish normal economc conditions
at the earliest possible moment by
the wide practice of broad conceP-
tion of Thrift, making it patriotic
duty for every good citizen to pvac-
tice economy.
THEREFORE, /, R. w. WEbb,
Mayor OF the City of Bay St. Louis,
being firmly convinced that the Ma
tional Thrift Week Program as 1t is
planned is movement worthy OF the
support Of every citizen of our city,
appeal to aiI citizens and residents
of the city to cooperate with she
State Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, the organization which is
promoting Thrift Week activities IN
this STATE, by suitable P,biiciry
through the press and public address,
es, by appropriate exercises N the
schools, and by the organization and
promotion OF Systematic program Of
activities such as is suggested by the
State Thrift Director, Box 776, Jack
SON, Miss.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, | have
hereuntc set my hand and caused the
seal Of the City OF Bay St. Louis to
be affixed.
Done in the city OF Bay St. Louis,
this, the End day of January, in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty.
2. w. WEBB, Mayor.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
MERCHANTS BANK HOLDS AN
NUAL ELECTION
Bank Has Had Prosperous Year
Paid Thirty Per Cent Divided
to Stockholders.

Pursuant to notice, the annual
meeting cf the Merchants Bank
stockholders was held at it's banking
house in this city Friday night. A
majority of the stock being present
the years business was transacted,
the following gentlemen elect
ed to serve on the board of directors
for 1920, namely, in alphabetical or
der:
J. A. Breath, justice of the peace
Jno. X. Edwards, of Edwards Bros.
Geo. H. Edwards, of Edwards Bros.
w. J. Gex, attorney law.
A. A. Kergosien, circuit and chan
Gerry clerk.
JOS. o. Mauffray, merchanr.
Chas. G. Moreau, publisher The
Sea Coast Echo.
Jno. Osofnach, merchant.
r. Terrell Perkins, Perkins inter-
Geo. R. Rea, cashier Merchants
Bank.
A. L. Stokoe, proprietor Bay les,
Light & Bottling Works.
After the stockholders meeting
had adjourned, the newly-elected
board of directors met and elected
the following named officers:
President-Joseph 0. Mauffray.
Vice President-A. L. Stokoe.
Vice President-George R. Rea.
Cashier-George R. Rea.
And the president appointed the
different standing committees for the
year.
The Merchants Bank has had an
usually prosperous year, in fact the
best in it's long period of golden years,
with every indication for another un-
usually good year of business. The
bank paid dividend of 30 per cent.
to it's stockholders during 1919, and
the general annual report was one
showing marked success along all
lines.
This, indeed, not only speaks we'll
for the management of the Merchants
Bank and its popularity, but for the
prosperity of the county and city as
well, and it is significant for the fu-
ture. The banks Enthusiastically reflect
the success of people, and if we are
to judge the future by the past, then
all signs are bright and promising and
cur people and their interests are in
better shape financially than ever and
tleir material progress is certain
and their finances ct ,5gh water mark.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
HANCOCK COUNTY BANK HAS
NEW BOARD DIRECTORS.
Bank has had Successful Year and Is
Preparing for Extensive Inn
provements.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Hancock County
Bank was held at its banking house
in this city Wednesday night, when
the following named board of direc-
tors to serve for the ensuing year
was elected:
H. S. Weston, president H. Wes-
ton Lumber Company, Logtown.
Cartwright Eustis, capitalist.
Jos. F. Cazeneuve, vice president
and cashier Hancock Co Bank
Carl Marshall, attorneyat law.
A R. Roertson, Physician, Pass
Christian
Elmer Northrop, merchant, Pass
Christian.
E. Van Whitfield, sheriff and tax
collector, Hancock county.
Leo w. Seal, assistant cashier
Hancock County Bank.
Ernest j. Leonhard, merchant.
John H. Lang, investments, Pass
Christian.
The stockholders meeting adjourn
ed after electing the new directors,
who will meet at an early date to
elect the officers of the bank.
The board is composed of eleven
directors. Formerly there were sew
EN-. Success attended the destinies
of the Hancock County Bank the past
year. The institution has had most
prosperous year, with its branches at
Pass Christian and Logtown flourish
ing as we'll. The best evidence of
this is the quarterly statement, which
appear in The Echo advertising col
umns from time to time-each state
ment better than the preceding one.
During the past year the Hancock
County Bank increased its capital
stock,and many new stockholders
added to it's list. This stock was Of
fered at an advanced price, and was
readily sold.
Another evidence of the Hancock
County Eank's success the fact that
it has letthe contract for about $1O,-
100000 worth of improvements for it's
local building. The banking house, as
stated in these columns some months
since when the matter was decided,
will be enlarged so as to embrace all
floor space of the first story of build
ing. The interior will be handsomely
finished with white marble. In fact,
the Hancock County Bank, when
completed, will be the equal of any
large city bank.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
Legislature Is Opposed to
Female Suffrage.

There is not a ghost of show for
the ratification of the federal suffrage
amendment in the House unless a
marked change takes place in the sem
timents Of the members, says press
intelligence from Jackson. The mea-
sure not only lacks the required con
stitutional majority in that body, but
woul actually fail to get majority of
any sort if called up at the present
time. In fact, it would be defeated
by a decisive vote.
This statement is based on a care
full poll of the members Of the House.
And the gravity of the situation is
fully realized by the suffrage leaders
who are working heroically to stem
the tide and change sentiment among
members who are most actively op-
posed to the amendment.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
Rev. Bro. Felix a Visitor.
NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK-JAN'
UARY 17TH-24TH, 1920.

Believing the successful solution of
our economical and financial problems
Of the coming year demands the con-
centrated effort of every Am
erican, the savings division of the U.
S. Treasury Department at Washing
ton, D. c., urges that each adopt
and live up to an Individual creed
and course of conduct.
The following creed is suggested:
Il believe in the United States of
America.
MY opportunity and hope depend
upon her future.
i believe in her stability and pro-
gress rest upon the industry and
thrift Of her people.
Therefore, | will work hard and
live simply.
/ Will spend less than earn.
i will use my earnings with care.
Will save consistently.
Il will invest thoughtfully.
10 increase the financial strength
OF my country and myself / will buy
government securities.
Il will hold above barter the obli-
cations my country thus incurs.
Il will do these things to secure
the greatness of Americas future"
Only the most determined efforts
toward Thrift, Economy, Saving and
Simple Living, will bring about a
reduction in the high cost of living.
the stabilization of National Indus
try and Commerce and the continue
ton of Prosperous conditions.
Join our CHRISTMAS BANKING
CLUB and do your share. THE
MERCHANTS BANK, Bay st. Louis,
Mississippi.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
Here's a Good Bill; Let Us Hope 1t
Will Pass.

The Riley bill, providing for COM
pulsory education for public schools is
1oW before the House committee on
education. This will be the first time
that serious fight has been made for
the enactment of a law of this charter
in Mississippi, and comes before the
Legislature bearing the endorsement
of the department of education, the
Mississippi Teachers Association, the
Federation of Women's Clubs and a
large number of other organizations.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
STAR BAY CHAPTER
ELECTS OFFICERS.
Mrs. Venfe de Montluzin Worthy
Grand Matron-Jno. Osoinach
Worthy Grand Patron.

The foilow;ng-named officers were
installed by Associated Grand Patron
D. R. Weston at Bay Chapter, No. 1919
Thursday, January 8, 1920, to serve
for one year:
Worthy Matron-Venie de Mon
tluzin.
Worthy Patron-John Osoinach.
Associate Matron-Amanda Nor
man.
Conductor-Tempie Perkins.
Associate Conductor-Minnie JOY
ner.
Organist-Elise Ferrandou.
SentineI-Henry Osoinach
Warden-Abagail Bourgeois.
Adah-Mary R. Stokoe.
Ruth-Olga Won Drozkowsky.
Esther-Emily Little.
Martha-Mildred Won Drozkowsky.
Electa-Rebecca Seal.
Secretary-Lena Mcdonald.
Chaplain-Esmeralda Won Droz-
kowsky.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
Here's Good News; SIS, 900. 10000
Bond Bill Approved.

Judge John c. Thompson, of New
York, recognized as an authority on
bend issues, has given his approval
to the Pate Bill, now pending on the
House calendar of the Mississippi Le-
gislature, providing a $25, 100000 100
bond issue for the building of good
roads in Mississippi.
1t was expected some opposition
would develop to this measure, owing
to the magnitude of the bond issue,
but thus far no member Of the legis-
lature has put himself on record
against it.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
BASKETBALL.
How the Game Is Played-Of Partic-
ular Interest to the Layman-
Enioy fba Cana

Enjoy the Game.
Now that the basketball season is
about to open, few words eXplana-
tory of the game and its rules would
not be amiss.
A basketball team consists of five
players; two forwards, a center, and
two guards. The object of the play
ing is to throw the ball in the bas-
ket. At the beginning of the game
and after every goal is made, the re
feree tosses the ball up between the
centers, who stand facing their own
goals. 1t is the work of the forwards
and center to throw the ball into the
basket and of the guards to prevent
the opposing team from throwing the
ball into their own basket The guards
however, may throw goals also.
TIME.
A game consists of two halves of
twenty minutes each. This is eXclu-
sive of time taken out for any delay
whatsoever. This time-out is order
led by referee only. BY mutual agree
ment of the captains, the time may be
shortened A ten-minute rest period
is given between the halves The
teams change goals for the second
half of the game.
SCORING.
Each basket thrown from the field
counts for two points. A free throw
(from the loft. foul line) counts for
one point. A free throw is allowed
whenever the referee calls foul on
the other team. The free throw is
taken from line loft from the goal
and the player is free from interfer-
ence while throwing.
FOULS.
There are two classes Of fouls
personal and technical. A personal
foul is called on a player for rough
ing, holding, tackling or pushing an
opponent whether in possession of the
ball or not. A personal foul is also
called when two players of the same
team come into contact with the same
opponent at the same time. On the
commission of four fouls, player
is dismissed from the game. A tech
nical foul is committed by any player
who carries the ball either by running
or walking for more than two steps.
When two opponents are in posses
sion of the ball, the referee declares
held ball and tosses it up between
held BALI and tosses up between the
men. Both players in Jumping for
held bali must keep one hand behind
back till ball is touched. Failure to
do so constitute the most common of
all fouls called. A foul dribble is
called whenever a man advances by
bouncing the ball on the floor and in
so doing, uses two hands simulta-
neously more than twice.
When the ball goes out of bounds,
it is given to a player on the opposite
side Of the player who touched it last.
A player throwing the ball in bounds
must not step in the line while throw
ing or the ball goes to the other side.
A player who has the ball out of
bounds is entitled to clear throw
in and must not be prevented.
Guarding on the line to prevent u
free throw-in is a foul.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
Many Tourists Coming to the Missis-
sippi Coast; Biloxi Popular.

The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce
is receiving more inquiries this winter
than ever before from tourists
throughout various parts of the Unit
ed States, who want to come here
both by rail and automobile. While
there are a large number at Biloxi at
presence, it is expected that this num-
Der will be greatly increased during
the present month.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17

dts.
REGAPfTTL-ATiON.

Tn r.. honorable Board OF Mayer and
'. uf the city OF Bay 81 Louis,
NJ. tu.. a.. #rl day Of January. 1920
TIE MERCHANTS BANK. City Dep.
ri-..t. Rpl.aId HymeI. Asst Cashier.
Moved by Alderman Starr, second
cd by Alderman Carver and carried,
that the warrant for $4,000 issued
to Mrs. p. NJ Tomasich and Willie
Tomasich in full and final settlement
for all damages or claim against the
city for accident occurred on Dunbar
avenue with automobile operated by
Willie Tomasich.
The following bills were allowed,
approved and ordered paid out Of the
CITY FUND.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1920-01-17
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE NEWS
NOTES-PERSoNALS

Glasses were resumed at S. S. c..
on Monday, January the fifth, after
enjoying vacation of twenty days
the boys are again down at hard work
Quite a few new students were en-
rolled but all, who wished to enter,
could be accommodated.