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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ESTRAY NOTICE

Appeared before ne the undersigned
authority, on Thursday, Sept. 1lth,
1920, A. NJ. Myrick, and estrayed one
iron gray mare, wgt. 700 lbs; branded
on teft hind leg with reversed ~
inside larger 'V" and under the
letter "N;;' age about 6 or Z years
Appraised at $1,000 by 2. NJ. Cotfey
and T. J, Murphy. Owner is hereby
notified to call and pay keepers fees
and other costs and take mare away,
or same will be sold at public auction
within legal sale hours on
Wednesday, October 10, 1920
at Sparta, La, in accordance with the
estray law Of Bienville parish, La.
J. O. STEWART,
Justice of the Peace.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
PARTITION SALE

Mrs. Mamie Boone Wynn vs. S. Ellis
Wynn No. $3.50, Third District
Court. Bienyille Parish Louisiana.
Under and by virtue Of Il commission
eminating from the Third Judicial Dis
trict Court, BienVille Parish, Louisiana
and to me directed, | will sell TO the
last and highest bidder for cash, in ac-
cordance with law, at the principal
front door of the courthouse i'll the
Town of Arcadia. Bienville Parish
Louisiana, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, Nov. 9th, 1920
the following described property, to-
wit.
Four acres with all improvements
| thereon in Southeast corner OF Nc Il
of NV IA, Sec. u, Up, II n, K. 6
W., more particularly described as fol-
lows: Commencing at the Sc corner
of said forty and running West Z ch
and Is links to school lot; thence
Fest 7chains and As links to East
boundary line Of said forty, thence
South to point Of beginning; and one
| lot of household goods and kitchen
| furniture; one piano; one grafonola
two cows and calves and one heifer.
The above described property to be
sold for the purpose of effecting par
tition between the c0-OWneis.
This the Ord day of Sept, A. d.,
| 1920. J. Il. CURRIE,
Sheriff of Hienyille Parish. La
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ACT NO. 23S.
ACT NO. 23S.
Senate Bill No 12--By Mr. Lawrason
JOINT RESOLUTION

AL NV. Goo'
Senate Bill No. 12--By Mr.. Lawrason.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the CON-
stitution of the State of LOUISIANA,
amending Article 200 of the Constl-
tuition so as to provide for additional
qualifications for voters in primaries,
conventions or political assemblies
held for the purpose of nominating
party candidates for public office.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State of LOUIS
lana. tyo-thirds of all members of each
House concurring. that an amendment
10 the Constitution f the State OF
Louisiana be submitted to the qualified
electors of the State for their approval
or rejection at the Congressional Elec-
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday in NO.
vember, 1920, amending Article 2OO OF
the Constitution so as to read as tol-
lows:
article 200. No person shall vote at
any primary election or in any conVen-
ton or other political assembly held for
the purpose of nominating any candl-
date for public office unless such per-
son is at the time a registered voter
with such additional qualifications as
may be prescribed by the, party fof
which candidates for public office are
TO be nominated, and in all political
conventions in this State the apportlon-
nent of representation shall be on the
basis of population" i,
Section 2. Be it further resolved
etc. That the official ballot shall have
printed thereon: For the proposed
amendment to Article 200 of the Con-
stitntion of the State Of Louisiana rela,
tive to additional qualifications fol
voters in primaries conventions ans
political assemblies held for the pur'
pose of nominating party candidates
| for public office" and the words
against the proposed amendment tt
Article 200 of the Constitution OF tht
State of Louisiana relative to add
tional qualifications for voters In prl'
! maries, conventions and political as
sembies held for the purpose of nom
mating party candidates for pubic OF
| fee"
HEWITT B0UANCHAUD
| Lieutenant Governor and President O
the Senate.
r. F. WALKER,
Speaker of the House OF Representa-
tives.
Approved: July s, 1920.
JNO. NJ. PARKER,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
| A true copy,
JAMES j. BAILEY
| Secretary of State.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ANNOUNCEMENT
The DEMOCRAT is authorized 20 an
n0unce
MR a G. THAMAS

tFHFF' W VT II II" D8'I1"''
a candidate for the, Democratic nom
nation as delegate from Bienville
Parish to the CONSTITUTIONAL ConVen-
ton. which will be held in 1921, pro-
yiAed the people of Louisiana vote in
favor of holding such convention. He
respectfully submits his candidacy 10
the Democratic voters to be voted upon
at the primary election on November
y. 1920.
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tnu,.,a ma to the credit Of an account

fnuiatnuA to the credit OF an account
ar accounts to be known g Redemption
Accounts, the amount Of all bonds ma
turing or becoming payable, ana II
shall be the duty of said Treasurer I"
pay or provide for the payment OF suGii
bonds Such deposits shall Re nlaae
with the State Treasurer In llmeiy SEQ
son for the payment OF such prlncipa.
and interest and not less thah UNI ~
(30) days before the date When any
moneys become payable II shali We
the duty of said Treasurer TO coilec.
such deposits as aforesaid ana IN Gas Sc
of failure on the part or said boafu -
make said deposits IN an amount SUI
flcient to provide for the paymenl ~
interest due or to become due, ana 10,
tho redemption of the bonds, the said
Urea surer is hereby empowered and d.
rected, and it is made his duty, I"
collect the charges and revenues
the Port and to apply the same, a1teT
providing for necessary operating ex
nenses and any prior charges, TO the
payment of the principal and interest
of the said bonds, and for that pur-
pose and for such time as may De
necessary the said Treasurer is hereby
authorized to exercise all the powers
and duties vested in the Board or Com
missioners of the Port of New Orleans
The accounts of said Board as De-
partrlent Of State shall be subJect 10
audit and investigation by the state
Auditor or Supervisor OF Public Ac-
counts and the auditor shall counter
sign all bonds hereafter issued. me
Board may acquire real and personal
property subject to mortgage or other
item and may make or execute pur-
chase money mortgages or property
acquired. Nothing herein contained
shall prejudice the right of the holder
Of any bonds Of the Port now eutstana-
ing, or that may be issued under the
ordinance and mortgage heretofore
made and executed for canal purposes
to a segregation Of such revenues as
J are applicable to his bonds under sala
ordinance and mortgage or other Gov.
, enant of his bonds. This amendment
shall not repeal any statutes hereto
fore enacted, except insofar as lncon-
sistent herewith.
Section 2. Be it further resolved
ETC., That on thesoffical ballots to De
used at said election shall be placed
the words, For the proposed amend
| ment to the Constitution giving addi-
| tional powers to the Board of Commas
siOners of the Port of New orleans III
| the financing and control of the prop
| erty under it's administration" and the
words, Against the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution giving addl-
tional powers to the Board of Commits
sioners of the Port of New Orleans IN
the financing and control OF the, prop,
erty under it's administration" and
each elector shall indicate his vote FOR
or against the proposed amendment as
provided in the general election laws
of the State.
r. F. WALKER,
Speaker Of the House of Representa-
| tives.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved: July 7, 1920.
JNO. M. PARKER.
Governor of the State OF Louisiana
A true copy:
| JAMES J. BAILEY.
| Secretary Of State.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ACT NO. rs.
House Bill No. by Mr.. Byrne.
rnrNyr 4, rSoOJ TIUION

House Bill No. BY Mr.. Byrne.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Promising an amendment to the Con-
stituton of the State of Louisiana,
directing the City Of New Orleans to
levy annually a special tax not ex-
ceeding two mills ON the dollar for
the Inauguration and maintenance Of
double and triple platoon systems.
and an increase In pay Of the men
and officials, in the fire and police
departments Of said city respectively.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State OF LOUIS
lana, two thirds Of all members elected
TO each House c0ncurring, That an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana be proposed and
submitted to the qualified electors of
the State, for ratification or rejection,
as follows, to-wit: TN addition to
such other taxes as the City OF New
Orleans Is now, or may be hereafter,
authorized to levy said city shall levy
annually q special tax, not exceeding
two mills on the dollar, on all taxable
property in said City as assessed and
yaiued for city taxation purposes. The
ayails of said special tax are hereby
dedicated to the inauguration and
maintenance of double platoon sys-
fen, In the fire department and triple
platoon system In the police depart
| ment of said City, and an increase in
nay of the men and officials employed
| in said departments, and shall be used
| and employed by said city exclusively
! For said purposes respectively accord.
| ing to such apportionment OF said
funds as said city may make from time
20 time"
| that this amendment shall be submitted
to the duly qualified electors OF the
| State Of Louisiana, In accordance WIN
| the provisions Of the Constitution, to
be voted upon at the General Congress
| sional Election to be held in November
| 1920. and there shall be printed upon
the ballot: For the amendment to the
/ Constitution directing the City OF New
| Orleans to levy special tax NOT ex'
| ceedfnig two mills for Its ffre and ponce
/ departments" and Against the amend
] ment to the Constitution directing tnt
i city Of New Orleans to levy specia
/ tax not exceeding two mills for It's mr.
! and police departments; ana eaot
| elector shall indicate, as PROVIDED II
the general election laws OF the State
l WhetneF he Fotoo Ava Va "o
r. r. WALKER,
| Sneaker of the House of Represents
i u'' HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
| Lieutenant Governor and President o
/ the Senate. -
| Approved: July 9, 1920.
| ~ JNO. M. PARKER,
i Governor of the State OF Louisiana
A true copy:
| JAMES ]. BAILEY,
! Secretary OF State,
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indie to, as provided In the genera
election laws of the State, whether Or
not he votes for or against the amend
ment.
r. F. WALKER,
Sneaker OF the House Of Representa-
tives.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD'
Lieutenant Governor and President VI
the Senate.
Approved: July T. 1920:
JNO. NJ. PARKER,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
AT ideals.

Movie Actor-Gee, QueenIe, the
script is rotten I've got to wear the
same clothes in two sets.-From Life.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ACT NO. s.; -,

pu, No 12T-By MFR. Hamiey'
aoes JOINT RESOLUTION. ~ con.
.onosing an amendment % I .ne
s25fution Of the state s,a.o 81 ta xoo Of one
xviilg special state saa as nnbiiS
l,l on the dollar In aid OF puo''s
2e lam i Be 1t resolved by thg zen ZEN
saenabiy OF the State OF Loeas
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20
ACE COLONEL FOR
NINTH CAVALRY
Ehite Major Asked to Make Way for
Colonel Davis.

The Ninth Cavalry U. s. A., is in
bmmand Of Lieut.. Col. Benjamin D..
|avis, the highest ranking Negro in ac-
I've service, and Col. Davis is also
bmmandant at Camp Stotenberg, the
|ost important military post in the J hill
bpine Islands.
At the close Of the war, the Ninth
|hva1ry was commanded by a white ma
& Of the regiment, temporarily raised
the rank of colonel, but orders from
lie War Department. returned him to his
(gular rank, and this left Lieut.. Col.
avis as the highest ranking officer of
lie regiment.
Troops stationed at Camp Stotenberg
$mprise in addition to the Ninth Cav
~, several battaions of Filipino scouts
q differed by white men. Although
be former commanding officer Of the
finth is now serving as major under
he colored lieutenant colonel, there is
B friction or dissatisfaction reported.
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Obituary
(Mrs. Emma Holman \

Mrs. Emma Holman
Mrs. Emma Hamilton Holman was
born in Keosaugua, Iowa in 1873 and
departed this life Saturday Feb. 14th
1920.
The deceased was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hamilton who
later made their home in Des Moines.
Mrs. Holman made her home princi-
pally, in Chicago until month before
her death when she went to Newark,
Ohio to live with her only child, Mrs.
Lillian Nunmelly who survives her.
The remains were brought to Des
Moines for interment when others of
the family are laid to rest. Funeral
services were conducted at Harbachs
undertaking parlors by the Rev. S. l..
Brit interemnt at Glendale.
She leaves to mourn her death one
daughter, Mrs. Lillian Nunnelly of
Newark, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ella
Smith Of Binder, 8. D.; a son-in-law,
Mr.. L. V. Nunnelley, several nieces
and nephews and other relatives and
friends.
Just as we go to press we learn Of
the death Of Mrs. Mary Seymour, a
faithful stewardess of st. Paul's A. M.
E. church, who passed away Thursday
night at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Matte Morrison, 800 Twelfth st.
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Miss Virginia Robinson
Secretary O f the 10th Street
Center, Y. w. c.. A.
WHY TIE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE
AT 782 TENTH STREET WEARS
THE BLUE TRIANGLE.

Owing to realization for the neces-
sity of Y. w. G. A. among colored girls
and women. The Y. w. G. A. Of Des
Moines, asked the War Work Council
to finance the new work. In response q
worker was sent to look the field over,
and decided that the time was ripe to
start work in Des Moines.
Preliminary work was begun July
with Mrs. H. 81. Coggshall, as chair
man, associated with her Mrs. Fred
Moore, Of the central =. w. G. A. and
six colored women who head up the fol-
lowing committees: Mrs. Gertrude Rush,
girls work; Mrs. s. Joe Brown, mem
bership; Mrs. John L. Thompson, re-
ligious work; Mrs. J. B. Morris, house
and equipment; Mrs. H. r. Graves, So
cial work, and Mrs. George w. Mason,
educational work.
Sept. Miss Virginia Robinson, who
had served as hostess at the hostess
was appointed as the executive secre-
tary for the work among colored girls
and women.
The War Work Council agreed to
finance the work until Jan. /, 1920, at
Of the central Y. w. G. A. Of Des
Moines. =.
In August house was found at 7s2
Tenth street and remodeling begun,
and in December the work was housed
just in time to give Christmas party
for forty little girls who gathered
around beautiful "Christmas tree,'
sang their Christmas songs and played
each received stockingful of goodies.
Many Of thed said that it was the
"bestest tide they ever had.''
Our little gray house with its blue
triangle displayed, afforded resting
place for the colored delegates attend
ing the 8. V. M. convention.
Work has been organized among the
High school, grade school girls, and
street cented.
The program used is that provided
by the national board Of the Y. w. G.
A. which seeks to develope along four
fold lines, health, spirit, knowledge and
service. This is known as the HGirls
program, and can be used
with the high school, grade school, and
the young employed girls, any girl
from 10 to 18 years Of age.
We have new enrolled 1O8 girls in
the 'tGirls Reserves
We are also extending the work to |
the Industrial Girls
Our aim is to link our Colored girls |
in all parts Of the city with our Y. w.
G. A. Activities.
During the month Of January our
little Gray House was used by 4O6 peo-
pie. ~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20
N BATH HOUSE
BUYS NEW FRONTAGE

hg to the much appreciated work
knights of Pythias, and the
and progressive growth Of their
ION on Malvern street, the lodge
to add a frontage Of approx
f53 feet to this property.
tiations for the purchase of this
Ia were made by the supreme
and sanitarium commissions of
6ge and s. w. Green, s. G..
is ben very active in the under
presided. Plans have also been
Flor the erection Of buildings on
Nv property, the value Of which
timated at $135,000. This work
p begun Immediately and will in
large sanitarium and bathhouse.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20
Help Put wv. C. A. Drive Over the Iop
GNEND KENTUCKY GOVERNOR
FOE FOILING LYNCHING.

he National Association for the Ad-
lcsnnt of Colored People, 70 Fifth
cnus, New York, today commended
action Of Governor Edwin p. Nor
sf Kentucky and Sheriff Balm
Dore Of Franklin County, in defending
NsSrs, Will Lockett, from mob
deh had gathered about the State
kernatory where Lockett was being
Ghs communication to the Governor
kieh was igned by John r. Shillady,
retary of the association, follows:
February 6, 1920.
bn. Edwin P. Morrow, Governor,
ankfort, Ky.
Iar Sir:
The National Association for the Ad-
ncement of Colored People, with
Sro than three hundred branches and
hety thousand members, ten of whose
The Community Music Lovers club
u very enthusiastic meeting last
Snday afternoon, with about thirty
mbers present under the leadership
Miss Anna Griffith, president; vice
esident, Mr.. w. Jackson; secretary,
lbs Dorothy Hughes; treasurer, Miss
Srora Brooks; chaplain, Mrs. G.. Nick
]; reporter, Miss Anna Mae Manuel.
a. music lovers are invited to at
I'D the next meeting Sunday Feb. Is
p. M, at the community center,
lnth and Mulberry street. A special
|ogram will be provided for Feb. %
Aich is national music day.
FYou are cordially invited to join us.
(anehes and some four hundred Of
hose members are in Kentucky, wishes
express to you its keen admiration
& the energy with which you have
Indicated the laws Of Kentucky in
king charge Of the defense of your
late Reformatory against a mob of
isguided men intent upon the lynch
g Of Negro accused Of crime, al
,ady in the possession Of officers
the law.
Law abiding people Of the whole
suntry, we are certain, will join US
expressing our deep sense Of graft
cation for your conduct. Lynching,
hieh so disgraces our American states,
ou1d be stopped if officers Of the,
Il protected their prisoners agdnst
wles mobs.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20
CITY TO BE SOLD.

Fred D. McCracken Of st. Paul, Mimi,
q nephew Of Rev. N. J. McCracken Of
Chicago, is the city manger of Truxton,
appointed by the governor. This little
town enjoys the unique distinction Of
being the only city in the world which
Is likely to be ratified off. It is to be
appraised by committee Of five special
representatives two, Of the government
and three Of the town. It is modern,
up to date little burg and has Jared we'll
under the management of Mr.. McCrack-
en-.
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Mrs. Emerald Mash
General of the 7th [ istrict in the
Y. w. G. A. Drive.
Y. w. G. A. DRIVE

4. w. ~. "A. Ot1VG.
For over fifty years, the Young Wo-
men 8 Christian association has con-
cerned itself with the life of women
and girls, and has devoted its entire
time to assisting women and girls in
the various phases Of their develop
ment. But at no time in it's history,
not even during the years Of the war,
has it been confronted with such q
stupendous task as is involved in look
ink after the welfare Of women and
girls in this postwar period.
The Young Women q Christian asso-
citation cannot cope with such task
without adequate leadership. Such
leadership must be recruited from the
ranks of the Christian young woman
hood of the country, and these leaders
must be women Of insight who can
visualize the opportunities for Chris
tian service which leadership in the
Young Women IS Christian association
offers; land stand ready to dedicate
their lives to such service if need be.
This is especially true Of its work
with the colored race and there is vital
need for colored women and girls who
have the interests Of their people at
heart to train themselves to become as
ociation leaders.
Because the Y. M. G. A. and the Y.
". G. A. are parts Of world organiza-
tlons they cannot join with the purely
local charities in any single organized
drize for funds. 1t is necessary for
them to sustain themselves in an inde-
pendent way. They therefore come be-
fore the people on their own account.
The Y. w. G. A. is soon to open a
to secure money enough not
merely for main ntenance, but to make
some needed improvents on their build
ing.
EDS Moines should begrudge nothing
that is needed to make the Y. w. G. A.
and other like agencies Of social up
lift effective. 49, ...
at the center Sunday afternoon under
the direction Of Miss Ethel Bowmer. A
special invitation is extended to the
young employed girls and their friends
to attend. :.
Saturday afternoon the s'Wide-
awake' girls are entertaining their
mothers at Martha Washin gton tea
1T the center. l....F
The Sunset girls will hold a public
installation ceremony Tuesday evening.
Friends are invited.
We wish to ask all women who are
in the Y. W. G. A. are urged
TO connect themselves with the same as
most of us need what the association
can give us and we are sure that the
association needs you. Girls from 10
to IL years are taken in as members
For SO cents and those over 18 years
may before members by paying 81 for
one year. Let us make our Y. W. G. A.
center live center.
Every Thursday afternoon prayer
c%s hos~ I,
Monday evening at 7:45 very inter-
esting bible class. It is urged that more
Of our young women attend these serv-
ices especially Sunday school teachers,
as the study will greatly benefit all.
The educational committee held their
regular monthly meeting at the center
night. Plans were made for
several entertainments in the near fu-
ture. The committee is to have
charge of the vesper services on Sun
day, Feb. 20.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20
SPANISH FLU SHUNS
RACE; DELIGHTED!

Reports Of the sflu' ravish throu OH
out the country show, it is said, that
the number of colored people who have
contracted or died from this recent
scourge, is but negligible, as compared
with the number Of whites who have
fallen victims Of the disease While it
has been popularity believed that the
colored race is more susceptible to pull
monary diseases, it is quite apparent
that the "flu' has not been near as
destructive among colored as among
white.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-20

clltereSSeS leIC Ine c1ty 4uesuay hgnG
for Washington D. G. to join the E. T..
Meredith family for whom she has
catered the past eighteen years. Mrs.
Hubbard has cooked for many cele-
brities.
Some Of the big occasions on which
Mrs. Humburd was the goddess Of the
kitchen are the following:
She catered at dinner for Admiral
Grayson and President Wilson on their
recent visit to Des Moines at the Mere
dith home, served the hundreds Of
guests who attended the big Meredith
Bohen wedding at Hotel Fort Des
Moines when Mildred Meredith became
the bride of Frederick o. Bohen,
served big dinner for 900 guests at
the Methodist church when w. J. Bry
an was the guest Of honor.
She has done all Of Gov. W. l.. Hard
ing's catering and also served as cater
ess at functions during the terms of
former Governor Larrabee an former
Governor Jackson.
She served at many big functions
for the late Mrs. A. B. Cummins, wife
of Senator Cummins.
She has served several meals to the
late Col. Theodore Roosevelt when he
was a guest at the Henry @. Wallace
home.
Mrs. Humburd is the second cateress
to leave Des Moines for the capital
Mrs, I. E. Williamson, famous cook,
left when Secretary Shaw went to
Washin gton, and still remains.
Mrs. Humburd was accompanied by
Miss Margaret Wilson, who has for
many years been the Merediths' house
keeper.