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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15

In q speech at Shamrock Hall, in the
Third Ward of New Orleans on Decem-
Der 10th, John M. Parker defined his
position concerning the Board of State
Affairs:
With the candor and frankness which
have been conspicuous in all his public
utterances, he leaves the public in no
doubt whatever OF his position in res
pect OF taxation The Machine has
harped on this subject continuously re-
Gently and have not hesitated to at
tempt to place the responsibility for
its deficient offspring IN those who had
nothing to do with its paternity. Mr..
Parker said:
In an open letter sent by Judge E. T.
Lewis of Opelousas to the press of this
city. he asks the following questions:
''Do you approve of the amendments
creating the State Board of Affairs?
DO you disapprove of these amend
ments?
Please answer categorically yes or
no to these questions.
Both of these questions in one an
swer'
do not approve of the amendments
creating the State Board of Affairs in
their entirety. do approve. of the
principle underlying the creation of this
State board; that we should have an
equaIizatio agency for the State to
standardize the value of property in
different sections of the state,
DO NOT APPROVE OF ANY POWER
THAT THE STATE BOARD OF AFFAIRS
MAY NOW HAVE OR EXERCISE OF RAILS
ING THE TAXES OF THE PEOPLE, nor
would ever approve giving this power
to any State board, although elected
by the people, as my opponent pro-
poses, and that is all he does propose:
to-Wit: to make the board elective.
If the present State Board of Affairs
has the power to raise the taxes of the
people, making that board elective is
no remedy. No state board should
have any such power, and l will un-
equivocally stand on that platform so
far as my views would influence the
Constitutional Convention. An elec-
tive board, as proposed by my oppo-
nent, without taking away any power
it has to raise the taxes Of the people
offers no remedy, but puts in the hands
of the New Orleans Machine the power
to name all three of these officials, as
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isiana to perpetuate the Dem :
cratic party in Louisiana by eject
ing Col. Frank p Stubs.
Colonel Stubbs is 100 per cent
Democrat. tried and true blue. Man
for man, Stubbs equals Parker
in every department and far sc.-
passes him in many.
I'm addition to being "a goo
business man, a good farmer.
good lawyer, a good stock rai-,r
and a man of constructive ide
and principles, Colonel Strbb, :.
Il Christian gentleman, a loyal ci
izen, a patriot and, above all. a
Democrat. He promises ,Louisi.
ana four years of constructive~ad.
ministration of state affairs. and
says he will not seek another of.
fee. He is not q professional
man; but, in contrast with
some of his present critics who
have had the same military train.
ing, he has three times offered his
life for his country.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15
Peoples
Hdw. E Fur. Co.
"a, 900 AT BATON ROUGE
CHEER STUBBS;-AsWell
Upstate Congressman Peppers
Parkti; Some Questions He
Hasn't Answered; Pays Trib-
ute to Strbbs; East Baton
Rouge for Stubbs.

Blton Rouge. La, Jan. 10, 1920,-
An audience Of about 8, 900 per-
SONS from East Baton Rouge snd
sll adjoining Parishes greeted Con-
gresham james b. Aswell in the
magnificent community pavilion
here last night, WHEN he deliyeaed
one Of the best addresses of his
present tour in the interest of Col
Frank P. Stubbs and Democracy.
] came here some four years
ago In company with Ruffin Pleas
ant to defend the principles Of the
Democrat. party ard to help fight
for the pe-;,a altvof the party in
Louisiana. was the Congressman's
first utterance after the cheering
had subsidized when he was intro
duced, aud am here tonight for
the same identical purpose, though
pleasant is not with me and / nm
derstand that be has completely
reversed himself since that time.
DR.. Aswell said the acrobatic
contortions Of John NJ. Parker
makesit possible for him to visit
Baton Rouge It least once every
four years.
The CONGRESSMAN received q,
great welcome and throughout his
address he was spplauded by the
entire assemhlaQe 8 be scored
Doints 10 favor Of Stnbbs, the
Democrat.
One Of the first official acts Of
Congressman Aswell ct 1sstl
nights meeting was to answer the
recent charge Of J. \. Sandersj
that, II negro women vote inj
Louisiana, Aswell would be tol
blume By declaring that the qnes-
ion Of whether negro women vosel
j. not rests wholly upon who is
be next governor of the State.
NEoRo WOMEN AND suFERAGE
= Nomaa 6aErsge i coming
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this year. sure" said the Con-
gressman, "and ] might remind
Sanders that he will have to get

this year. sure' said the Con
gressman, ''and ] might reminc
Sanders that he will have to ge,
women's votes to be elected the
next time. AS to negro women
voting in Louisiana. that depends
entirely upon whether q Demo
crat or q Republican is governor.
With man like Frank P. Stubbs
true blue Democrat, whose rec.
ord ass Democrat unquestioned,
it will be absolutely impossible
for negro women to vote, as they
can be controlled under a Demo-
cratic administration, Just like the
negro mems votes have been con-
troIled. But, if John M. Parker
is elected, the negro women might
have a chance. because his affiliae
tions with the Republican party
during the past II years. backed
by that party at this time and by
his boast that he is proud OF his
record and is the same man o. four
years ago. opens the way for this
possibility. y
The audience. let out a deafenino
roar following this new point. and
it set hundreds of doubtful ones to
thinking,
Congressman Aswell poured out
4 few more questions for Parker
to ans ,er and state his position on:
As Parker goes about the State
shedding tears for the farmers. the
Louisiana farmers would like for
him TO answer YES or no whether
he is still opposed to the3great pu-
blicly owned Cotton Warehouses
st New Orleans, which were estab.
|ished for the direct benefit Of the
farmers.
'sThe farmers want to know
whether he still opposes the loca.
ton of the Federal Farm Loan
Bank 1t New Orleans, which bank
has now loaned 81, 500, 900 to the
farmers OF the State. {!
THE farmers want him to an
,wer YES or no whether he is still
opposed TO q State Cotton grader !
md weigher. and whether he still |
opposes : law requiring Commiss-
On Merchants to report the name
ind address of persons who buy
he farmers goods ::and state the
rice received; amp the whole peo-
lie Of Louisiana want to know
vhesher he still believes prohibi-
ion makes hypocrites of men,"
Dr.. Aswell said that Parke's
wn record, and his boasted declar-
ton that he is proud of that re-
ord and has no apologies to make
enough 70 comQletely eliminate
im from consideration of the
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Owing to lie Very spr'pGs cnn
dition of Mr.. >. H. Hill, WHO was
operated on the day after Christ
mas and is still in the Schumpert
Sanitarium with his wife in attend
ance, his children, mother and
brothers were summoned to his
bedside Wednesday night. The
latest news is more encouraging
and family and friends hope for
the best.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15
PARIsHEs ORGANIZED.

Work esInu Rapidly Puahed 70 Com
pletIon Al Over the State.
The folloyins parishes have bsea
organised since the last report:
Avoyelles- Emile Regard. Mansura
chairman; r. A. Swami. Marksvill1
secretary.
st. Landry-E. N. .Bo4gni. chair.
man: A. A. Mendoza. Opelousas, SEQ,
rotary.
Acadia Edmond Well, chairman:
=. 8. Simpson. Rayne. secretary.
Evangelfne-Dr d.. ]. g. vidrine, chair.
man; Felix Dabadie. vine Paltte. sec.
fetary.
L4Aystts =. Y. Moatoa. Lafayette,
chairman.
Ascension 8. vickers, chair.
man: J. Q. Montsgut, Donaldsonville.
secretary.
East Baton Rouge n. D. Babin,
Baton Rouge, chairman.
Hapldes-James r. Seip. chairman:
". n. Humble, Alexandria, secretary.
Red Rivsr-J. T. s. Thomas, chair.
man; Mrs. Edna Sullivan. Cousha4tA
secretary.
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HAMMERS STATE BOARD

DR.. Aswell paid his respects to
the State Board of affairs, and,
from the manner in which his re-
marks were received. it is clear
] that taxpayers in this section have,
also, been hari hit by the tryan-
nical board. He charged that the
Board is an important unit in the
Parker nt-Sullivan- Thomas
Sanders State Machine, and the
pet scheme of the Governor.
Parker, when asked what he
will do about it, answers nothing"
said DR.. Aswell. ."Col. Stubbs
pledges himself to turn the taxing
powers back to the people them
selves, even if he has to abolish
the Board"
Parker raises the cry that the
Board was created bv the New
Orleans ring. 1t doesn't make
any difference who create\ tit
is in power and is taxing the peo-
pie BEYOND reason.
''Stubbe promises relief, and
Parker promises nothing.
They can explain that Board
all they want to, but the best
answer is the tax receipt. Com
pare your receipt for this year and
two years ago. then decide whether
you want that Board to fix yor r |
taxes any longer.
Here are some figures which
show that the Board operates to
the detriment of the small man in
East Baton Rouge and for the
benefit of the Corporations
Taxes on all city lots increased
twenty per cent in 1917. while the
of the Yazoo and Mis-
,issippi Valley Railroad depot was
reduced from 5000 to $40. 900
he same year The man who
Rays on q $50 assessment on a COW
hat sells for $40. pays on Is per
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15

Democrats of Louisiana. He said
the voters know his record. They
know how he went about the
State in 1916, denouncing the
Democratic party aad calling up
on Democrats to violate their hon.
or and bolt the primary. He said
the people have not forgotten.
That Parker is merely camodfag-
ed as Democrat, and that he is
not the real thing.
AFTER being in the Party only
q few MONTHS" said DR.. AsweIl,
''he has the nerve to ask the peo-
pie to elect him governor. He
should be made to take a back seat.
and sing a low tune for q long
time"
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15
Nine. Ranbeau
PUDDING DISHES

You'll find one Of these pudding
dishes very handy IN preparing various
tasty puddings. See them next time
you visit our store-various sizes var
iously priced.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-01-15

STATE UF ,
Parish i
I, Geo. c. English, President, and l. l. J.
above named bank, do solemny swear that tn; aboy
best Of my knowledge and belief GEO. =
Subscribed aud sworn to before ~. this Tn day .
F. NJ CALDN
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 MURDER DIPLOM
Shots Are Fired at British Mini to Finland. But None of Then1I
 Reaches Mark.

London, March It is authoI lively lea rned that an unsuccessful tempt has been made to assassi} Lord Acton, the British ministeI Finland, at HelSinSfors.
 The min ister was driving to market place in the early morl when shots were fired at him, but was not struck by any of the bull No arrests have been ma de, if stated. The motive for the at| has not been learned.
 Lord Acton, who form erly British consul-general at Zurich, appointed minister to Finland Septem Der last. He began his reer in the foreign office in 1884
 Great Britain recognized the ii pendence of Finland on May of year. Similar action was taken by United States the day after.
 A Helsingfors dispatch of Fe ary fl announced that during the vious few days more than 50 per. had been arrested in Finland chan with circulating boishevik propa, da and that in some cases the, tators were reported to have Hi buted arms and bombs.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
ITALIAN PRESS NOW
 FEELS OUTRAGED
Eaments Because Allies Publish Adri- atjc Notes and They Are For
 bitdPD to Do So.

Rome, Feb. c9--Italian newspapers protest because Of the publication of correspondence between President Wilson and the Allied premiers rela- tive to the Adriatic by the press of France, England and America. while journals here were not permitted to print the news. which, they say, was "chieflN interesting to Italy.
 It is officially stated that the Al lies had agreed to publish the text of the correspondence sim ulta neously but owning to the previous publication of the notes by the American press the British government in accord with the Allies deemed 1t necessary to publish the dOcum ments at once, without waiting for the special cour fer of the Italian delegation to arrive in Rome with ,1he documents. It is pointed out hc was compelled by the French strike to take a roundabout route in reaching this city.
 Te1esraphing the text of the notes to Rome WAS considered by Italian representatives in London says the MesSa zero. but this idea was aban- doned because French telegraph lines had been requisltioned by the government.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
A WOMAN IN THE CASE
New York Supreme Court May Have to Decide if Turkish Slave Girl is Property of Her Master Here.

New York, March 1.-The supreme court of New York will be called upon to determine whether Rebecca Ellen bogen, 21-year-old Rumanian girl purchased in Turkey a t the age of 16, for S2,o00 and brought to this coun- try. still 'belongs'' to Alexander Aha doH, a Turk. The case came before Magistrate Sweetser today when the Turk was brought before the court on a summons obtained by the girl who said the defendant had annoyed her and asked that he be compelled to leave here alone.
 leave her alone.
 sold to Alhadoff and rem em bers go- ing through some kind of ceremony, but she was unable to state whether 1t was a marriage ceremony and whether she was the Turks legal wife. Alhadoff brought her to the United States during the war. but recently they quarreled and separated.
 She belongs to me- was the Turks only comment
 Magistrate Sweetser suggested that the Turk engage a lawyer and bring his case before the supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01

iesal voters of the Town of Berlin that an adjourned town meeting will De held a the Town Hall, Berlin, on March $, A. D. 1920, at s O clock p. m., for the purpose of levying a tax for the current year and trans acton Of any other business proper to come before said meeting. (Signed).
 E. M. GRIS'WOLD.
 WILLIAM SCHROEDER.
 WILLIAM RYAN,
 Selectmen of Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
OPPOSE PAYING KAISER.
Members of Prussian Diet Against Reimbursements for Loss of Throne

Berlin, March 1.-Protests against the proposal of the Prussian Diet to compensate former Emperor William for the loss of his throne and de- mands that the esta tes of the crown be appropriated were voiced in reso- lutions passed unanim ously at a meeting of the socialist party of the Berlin district last evening. Several members of the ministry were pres ent. Warning was given that if the Diets proposal is accepted by the bourgeois parties. the socialists will withdraw from the German govern ment.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
Taxpayers Adhere to Demand for
 t6 Mill Tax Rate
ELECTRIC SERVICE BREACH
Severe Strain On Berlin Branch is Too Much For Electric Cars- Herlin Roads Are As Good As the
 Best, Sciectlnan GrisWold Finds

br. R. M GrisWod. town select calling attention to the adjourned town meeting to be held Monday evening March 8. for the purpose of sIeyving a tax for the current year snd the tra nSa ction of any other business proper to come before the meeting There has been considerable discussion Iatel yover the amount of tax to be levied, the general opinion being that it should be less than 22 mills which at the present time seems to be the only tax that can safely. carry the town through the sSear without going in debt.
 There is much concern in both the board of finance and the board of selectmen owing to the fact that a number of taxpayers have come out fiat-footedly with the statement that they will not vote for 22 mill tax. that. Is mills was plenty for the 4 tNwn's needs A town meeting was held some time ago and the budget for the current year passed by the voters and taxpayers of the town, II to stand back of their vote by voting tax sufficient to meet the expenses which they voted as o. K. the board contends. A levy to the contrary would put the town in debt they say.
 "E1ectrics'' Break Down.
 The electric cars used on the Ser lin branch between MiddletoWn and here, broke, down yesterday after noon near Beckley's, tying the line up for the remainder of the day. The cars have been under a severe strain since the big storm and it was expected daily that they would go to pieces despite the constant repairing- It was necessary for locomotive from MiddIetovn 10 come out and take the cars in one at 6 time. Late in the evening the steam trains were run 10 complete the schedule. One Of the eIectrics was put on the line this morning. but it broke down before leaving MiddletoWn. Ii was then necessary to resort to the steam train. The trip was abandoned and all succeed ins trips were from a half hour to an hour late.
 Roads Are Good.
 The roads a bout town are in as good condition if not better, Selectman R. z M Griswold stated this morning. than those in other towns about the state He has had an opportunity to observe the conditions of other roads during lhe past week and feels~that he can
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
PASSENGER TRAINS
 ARE BEING HELD UP
This Method Taken to Give Chance for Food and Supplies to Con,e Through

Boston, March 1.-The return of New England railroads to private ownership was accompanied by cur tailm ent of passenger train service on several lines as q means of expe- diting needed fuel and food deliver ies which were held up oy the recent storms and freeze-ups. Fifty-one trains were rem owed from the Sched- ules of the New Haven railroad and although the cthel roads made fewer ules so as to give the freight the preference. ..
 Thousands of railroad employees and volunteers dug out snow=coVered yards and junction points on Saturday and Sunday. AS a result Of this work several branch lines were operated today for the first time since last Wednesday and it was announced that with a continuation of favorable weather normal conditions would be possible before the end of the week.
 Officials of the New Haven road an- nounced the start of a concerted drive 10 move the 4,00O freight cars stalled in yards and on SidingS
 The sending of these cars to their destinations will remove the danger of the food shortage already being felt in many of the smaller cities and towns in this district. The passenger trains removed today will be restored as soon as the freight congestion is relieved, it is said.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
FOOTBALL AT ' ALE.
Parliamentary Practice Starts Nitt
 Callahan and Mack in Charge.

New Haven, March 1.-Rudimcn- tary football practice begins at Yale today the earliest date for this sport in the records of the college. The squad of so or more will work in the gym under Captain Callahan and Trainer John Mack and boxing will he a part of the daily grind. Men will drop off to go into spring sports, When a field is available bunting and drop kicking will be practlced. Regu- lar football practice will begin Sep
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
SHORTAGE OF LUMBER.
Tie-up in Railroad Transportation
 Hampers Work in Hartford.

Hartford, March 1.-The tie-up in railroad transportation has also tied up the lumber situation locally with the result that no lumber has been received in local markets for six weeks and there has followed an increase in prices.
 An embargo was placed on luun Der four weeks ago with the promise it would continue only one week. Then the storm set in and the embargo has been effective since.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-01
TRANSFER WITHOUT INCIDEl
Offices of New Haven Road Hh
 Notice Change of Admimstratios

New Haven. March. t.,-Transfa| the administration of. .bF1e .New IIa railroad from federal to corpoI control today was without incHfen| the general offices of the comn here.
 Reorganization Of staff and zsclea| forces to merke what has been corporation or bookkeeping part sc under E. G. Buckfand as presiE with / the operating side, which been under E. J. Pearson assfed director. into the former corporat with MT. Pearson as presi1 enty !. MT. 'Buckland as wice-president.S, general counsel, was in effect | week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-04-07
LYNDONVILLE

Mrs Leroy Howe has been on IL,
sick list for several days in the pas
week.
The high cost Of living with the l..
crease in the price Of building, al
the consequent Increase in rents, ana
congestion, is affecting this place =.
much as any OF the great cities. Il
is almost beyond the means of ord
nary people to think OF building,
house owners are raising thClr ren;.'
to almost prohibitivc prices, and it IS
becoming a serious problem Tor pea
pie to find homes OF rooms. Plac-
tically no new houses are being bus
and familie5 are crowdinG into small
or and smaller quarters. An cXodNi
from one house means a move Ill
along the line, and desirable tere-
mont ere gold rhine. apparently.
What the outcome viii be here, cr
elsewhere, is y serious matter.
4. i. Christopher has installed his
new soda fountain ard has hi room
arranged for the ice cream parlor, but
not all his equipment has arrived "5
yet. lie is already dispcn.'in> 10
cream and soft drinks, however.
Isaac Hill has rented II. l.. Park
cr's house on Main street Just north
of the Corner Boarding House, ard
will move there at once.
Maurice Burpcc, Sophomore 1t
Boston University, is at horne tbs
week for the Easter vacation. Othrr
college students here at present -
Elavil Folsom from tho Cambridge
School. Floyd Clary from The GtH-
cral Electric School at West IyEN,
Mass, and Malcolm Macdonald froN
Clark University, Worcester. Mau-
rice Carr returns to Norwich Jni''c e.
'ity Wednesday. Miss Grace Gou'A
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-04-07
Commercial Club Dirt
tors Name Conn

At the last meeting Of III" /;
o, thc ST. Joh"Sbuly Crr
Club the committees foy
were named, each OF thc div9C
ing appointed chairman OF {,
committee. The following
tees were named:
Commercial Affairs, G. L.
chairman; M. j. Hicd, C. !
James CosGrovc, Leland A. y
f. Ashcraft, Fred d. Gilman
Gage.
Civic Bettcimcnt, E. G.
chairman; J. H. Brooks, RI
Drouhin, Frank &. Landry
Lawrence. l.. N Snlythe, A r
S A. Moore.
Municipal Affairs, c. f.
chairman; Rev. F. A. Poole
q. Hamilton, II. J. Goodrich
G. Clark, z. S. Waterman,
Jacques.
Education, Frank Fl. Brooks
man; Rev. +. B. Richards +
Cowles, C. W. Steele, c. W.
DR.. f. L. Farmer, David S. )
Transportation, B. A.
chairman; ". A. Kicker,
French, w. S.iDavis, Harold
hott, c. II. Co.'s, c. II. Hort
'>ur r Menut. .;tI.
Legislation, p. F. Ha2cn,
man; A. Il. Noyc@, C. h.
Harry W. Writers, c. A. Shi
Rolf Searlcs, Homer E. Smith.
Publicity and Membership,
F. Stone, chairn- an, c. Roy
wood, Herbert A. Smith, Cha
Walter, w. G. Kicker, jam
Campbell, b. A. johnson, o.
rich.
Industrial and protective,
Leach, chairman; c. NJ. Rerlg
Amey, c. r. Bond, W A. Tai
L. Harris, f. N. Randall.
Plans for monthly meetings
organization through the sprir
made and considerable corr,
cncc referred 10 til" new com
for their consideration.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-04-07
Fitzdale Man
Enlists i'm Army

Hclbovt NJ. Wilkicof Fitzdale, VI,
has II enlisted in our rev democ!l-
tic peace time army having selected
the infantry branch OF service. TAc
IL. S. infantry offers young mcH
splendid opportunities, big advcntu<,
to cam, learn travel. TO know The
army. 70 be a man among men. To
advance yourself in mind, body AMI
estate. Wilkie served with the 21Ih
engineer; while overseas and ike. tn"
service 10 we'll that he has rc-cniiato'
for three wears. N'ilkic left H.
morning for Fort Slocum, n. T.,
whore he will receive preliminary.
training and then assigned to his per
mancnt station. All youn& mon ~.
tcrcstcI in any Of the F., different
byachc. of service are invited to c@il
at Il Railroad street, 81. o]hn+Eu:',
", where Al information in the ! !
branches viii be chocrluIIy given.