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1920.
Secretarv of Sac,

OSCASGdHy VI OIdISs
For the purpose of paying the
principal and Interest on said bonds
as it accrues, there shall be levied and
collected annually an ad valorem tax,
in excess of all other taxes, suffi-
cient to pay such interest semi-annu-
ally, and the principal falling due
each year; provided, that such special
tax shall not in any year exceed ten
mills on the dollar of assessed valu-
alton of the property in said Drain
age District.
The president and secretary Of the
Board of Commissioners are hereby
authorized and empowered and direc-
ted to execute said bonds as herein
provided, and to affix therto the cor
porate seal of said Drainage District.
The secretary of the Board is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a
certified copy of the proceedings Of
the Board authorizing the issuing of
said bonds and the levy Of tax to
pay the same to be published and pro-
mulgated in two consecutive issues of
the official journal, and there after
to cause same to be recorded in the
mortgage records Of the Parish of st.
Landry, State of Louisiana, and to
be registered with the secretary of
state, who shall also be furnished
with a copy of the official journal
the proceedings.
The resolution after being duly
seconded by Mr.. Ledoux, was adopted
by the following vote:
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Voting for the resolution. D.
Bertrand, ST., v. v. Ledoux, s. ].
Gosselin, T. T. Atterberry, Amos
Reed.
Voting against the resolution
None.
And the resolution was declared
adopted.
There being no further business,
the president stated that a motion to
adjourn was in order.
On motion of Mr. Gosselin, second
ed by Mr.. Bertrand, the meeting adj
journed to meet at the call of the
president.
T. T. ATTERBERY,
President.
ATTEST
j. D. BERTRAND, JR.,
Secretary.
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President.
Secretary.
INTEREST COUPON

NO. p1AsUU
On the LIST day of
19-, Bayou Mallet and Plaque
mine Drainage District of ST. Landry
Parish, Louisiana, will pay the bear
er Twelve and $1,000 Dollars, gold
coin of the United States of America
of the present standard Of weight and
fineness, on presentation and sur
render of this coupon at the Chase
National Bank in the City of New
York, State Of New York, being six
months interest then due on its
Drainage Bond dated January 1,
1920, No. -.
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And bearing interest at the rate of
five per eentum per annum, payable
semi-annually on the first day of
January and July in each year, the
several installments of interest to be
evidenced by coupons attached to said
bonds, and both principal and inter-
est shall be payable in gold coin Of
the United States of America Of the
present standard Of weight and fine
ness at the Chase National Bank in
the City of New York, State of New
York.
Said bonds shall be executed in sub
stantially the following form;
UNITED STATES or AMERICA,
STATE OF LOUIS ANA,
ST. LAND-.Y PAG .SH,
BAYOU MALLET AND PLAQUE
MINE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
PRESENTS, That the Bayou Mallet
and Plaquemine Drainage District of
st. Landry Parish, Louisiana, for val
ne received is indebted to and hereby
promises to pay the bearer the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars, on the first
day of January 10. -, with interest
thereon from the date hereof at the
rate of five per centum per annum,
payable semi-annually on the first
day of January and July in each year,
on presentation and surrender of the
proper coupons hereto attached, bear
ing a fac-simile of the signature of
the secretary of the Board of Com
of said Drainage District,
as they severally become due. Both
and interest of this bond
are payable in gold coin of the Unit
ed States of America of the present
standard of weight and fineness, at
the Chase National Bank in the City
of New York, State of New York,
and the said Drainage District is
hereby held and firmly bound, and its
faith, credit, revenue and property
are hereby pledged for the payment
Of the principal and interest hereof
at maturity.
This bond is one Of an issue of one
hundred and ninety bonds of like
late, tenor and effect, except as to
line of maturity, issued by the Board
If Commissioners as the governing
authority of said Drainage District,
,or the purpose Of dredging Bayou
and Mallet, constructing
lrainage bitches and improving the
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TAKEN UP-By the undersigned,
/ in Bellevue, one bay mare, about
ten years old, and branded about
thus:
EN


Said mare has Deen around my
place for about two years. The
owner or owners are hereby notified
to come forward, prove ownership
to property, pay all costs and take
said animal away, or same win be
disposed of according to law. s.
J. SMITH, Route /, 0pelousas, La.
dec27-6t
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MINUTES

IF the Fifth Meeting Of the Board Of
Commissioners of the Bayou
MaIIet and Plaquemine Drain
age District of the Parish of St.
Landry, State Of Louisiana, held
at OpeIousas, Louisiana, at 10
o'clock A. M, on the Sixth day
Of January, A. D. 1920, for the
purpose Of authorizing the issue
Of bonds and levying and collect
ing of taxes to pay the same and
to transact such other business
as may come before the meeting.
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rsTRAY -strayed from

EsTRAY NoTIcE-Strayed from
u my premises, in the Plaisance Sec
tion, on New Years night, two black
American mules. Markings: brown
nose; good size but not in good con-
dition and not branded. Any infor-
nation leading to the capture of said
animals will be greatly appreciated
and rewarded by the payment of $40.
Address MENTOR DUPRE, Andre
pont, La. jan1O-4t
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SOS quickly rslieves Colds and La
Grippe. Constipation, Biliousness,
Loss Of Appetite and Headaches.
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CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE
/, the undersigned, J. D. Bertrand,
Jr., secretary of the Bayou Mallet
and Plaquemine Drainage District,
do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing document consisting of
seven pages of typewritten matter,
numbered from one to seven, inclu-
sive, is a true and correct copy of the
minutes Of the fifth meeting of the
Bayou Mallet and Plaquemine Drain
age District, held in Opelousas, La,
on the 9Th of January, A. D. 1920.
InSwitness wehereof / hereto sub
scribe my name and affix the cor
porate seal of said Drainage District,
at Opelousas, La, this 9Th day of
January, A. D. 1920.
]. D. BERTRAND, JR.,
Secretary.
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Secretary.
On the back of each Of said bonds
shall be printed the following GER
tificate:
Incontestible. Secured by tax.
Registered this -- day of -
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PROMINENT PROGRESSIVE
 COMES OUT FOR COX

Washington August 2S,-eSpecia1) Democratic headquarters gives wide publicity to the statement of Harry L. Ickes of Chicago. progressive leader, who has abandoned the nominee of the republican party, and announced his intention of supporting Governor Cox.
 The democrats are telling other pro- gressives that no one of them can fail to emulate the example of Ickes unless be turns his back on every principle he formerly advocated and takes posi- tion today with reaction.
 The democratic committee quotes Mir. Ickes as follows:
 The nomination of Senator Hardin g was a distinct shock to the progressive thought of the country. At the behest of the Senate oligarchy he retired to 'Marion, where under the flagpole transplanted from President Mckinley s front yard. he proceeded to present himself to the American people, not as a candidate in his own right standing by his own convictions. but as mimic attempting to act the role of greater man Thus early enough he showed his pliability in the hands of the men who know exactly what they want, as well as his task of personal political conviction"
 The headquarters of the democratic party in Washington expects many other progressives soon to take stand as bold and consistent as that of the Chicago leader.
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four" delegate from New York to the San Francisco convention, brings to Washington a note entirely different. The suffrage of women, in her opin- ion. makes more sure the election Of the Cox Roosevelt ticket.
 Tt means a big thing" she ex- claimed. Tt makes victory for Cox and Roosevelt doubly sure. The women of the country are strong for the League of Nations. Cox is for the league and Harding is against it. That means the women will vote the demo- cratic ticket.
 During the last eight weeks I toured a great many states, and I have yet to find a woman opposed to the league. The women want the league and will most certainly stand by the party which supports the league"
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SLUSH FUND CHARGE
 MEETS WITH APPROVAL

Washington, August 23.-(SpeeialD The charge of Governor Cox that the republicans are raising slush fund of s15,0Oo,o0o with which to elect Sen ator Harding and the intimation of Franklin D. Roosevelt that the sum will be twice as large, or s3o,o00,ooo. are regarded as entirely probable by politicians in Washington.
 The democratic leaders in headduar- ters here contend that the interests in 1920 raised $e.0o0.ooo. and like sum in 1s9e, and that such large sums were found to be necessary. They say that 1t is common knowledge that to elect Theodore Roosevelt In 1904, s11,0oo.ooo was raised
 It Is their argument that 1T sixteen wears ago s11 1000, 900 was required to put over such popular man as Roose- welt. twice that amount will De re- quired to elect Harding, man without unusual personal magnetism On the other hand, judging from the speech of Will 1T. Hays, chairman or the republican national committee, de- liyered Saturday night to Maine repub- licans only s3.ooo,oo0 will be sought He intimates very strongly that Cover nor Cox will be asked for proof of his statements.
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SWING OF LABOR
 VOTE IS WATCHED
 BY BOTH PARTIES
Politicians Are Also Busy Now Figuring on Effect of Millions of New
 WOmen's Votes
By HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age Herald
 sna laNldsan RuIldIna

Washington, August 2S.-(SpeciaL) Big business that type which former ly controlled and which received the denunciations of Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan. in the old days, will support Warren G. Harding for President.
 And organized labor. which has the votes, numerically speaking, but which failed in all campaigns except those which resulted in the election of Wood row Wilson, to make those votes count, will support James M. Cox for President.
 Those facts, some days ago denied or disputed. are now so we'll established asto be admitted by all save highly partisan observers. What the result will be, how this battle between the two great forces in American indus trial life will eventuate, remains to be seen. No prophet. up to the present time, has dared risk his reputation for accuracy in pre-judgment.
 WILL CITE RECORDS
 The situation. respecting the above,
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THE GRAIN MARKET TENDED DOWNWARD
 IN THE CHICAGO PIT
Wheat, Corn and Oats All Dipped, While the Provisions List Was
 In Full Sympathy
By Associated Press

Chicago, August 2s.-The general trend of the grain markets was to- ward lower prices today Relatively low temperatures had some effect on all cereals, but the sentiment re- mained generally bearish among the pit element. At the finish wheat was off 4l4c to 7c, with December S2.25 70 g. 2SA and March s2.2S corn ranged from unchanged to Pc lower, while oats showed a net loss of 7sc to 1hc. This loss in provisions ranged from 5c to BOG lower.
 Despite the fact that commission houses with eastern connections were fair buyers of wheat. the market slumped TMc to 9c during the session. the March delivery displaying the most weakness and at one time going to a discount under December. The market was under pressure at the start. being encouraged by the break in the spot wheat prices, a lack of new export demand and a heavy market al Winnipeg.
 Corn displayed a heavy tone and ruled lower much of the time after starting practically unchanged to 1c higher
 December and May deliveries sold at new low figures on the crop as the result of general selling by strong commission houses, Wnlch more than offset the effect of the strength in Sep tember. This delivery acted tight and rallied very sharply from the early low. At the inside December was off 2% Q from Saturdays, finish.
 Oats were depressed by the action of corn and commission house selling. All deliveries. sold at\a new low on the crop. and closed welt toward the bot tom.
 Provisions trade was cratic. After starting firm. the market weakened and the easiness in grains and de- cline in hogs. Small packers were on the buying side of lard. while there was some buying of ribs by casa houses.
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MARINE NEWS
By AssocIated Press

New Orleans, August 2s.-Cleared: |: Eastern Moon. Hull England; Ellenia dtalian), Italy via Gibralter; Llangollen (British), Manchester via Newport News; Malmanger CNorwegian). Havre and Rouen: Quimistan CHonduras). omoa via PortCortez; Tremeadow (British). Antwerp; William Isom. Tampico.
 Port Eads. La, August 2S.-Arrived: Atenas Bocas Del Toro; Canada Maru, Gapan), Brazil via Havana Copan dIond). Port Cortez Cowrie (Br sh' Rotterdam; Lake Foxcratt Pa an Lake Mattato, Progresso; Norma, < sf Portola Plumas, rampico; Roath sbrit ish), Barry; s. B. Hunt New Xors Tegicigapa CTIond), Ceiba; Texan DrHt (Belgianl. Antwerp.
 Arrived: Schooner Herbert May, e1- ico.
 Sailed: Nov1an tBrtish). Live 9i Saxoleine (British), France; Sc rg New York Tuscarora, London.
 Mobile, August 2S,--Arrived; He aH Winter. Port Barrios; Achilles, Be i- la: Lake Ellsworth, Norfolk; Lake a cia. Havana; Connotton. Tampa; l semper, Fidelis, Havana,
 Sailed: Lake Calistoga, Ha' schooner Luizi (Portuguese). Lisbon
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cepted by the candidates. Governor Cox Is going after the interests. He charges that they have conspired to buy the presidency. He sees them de- termined to invest their money to the end that the old days of protection to business might be restored. He em- phatically declares that Wall street in the process of buying now, will later demand payment-that it expects to recover it's every dollar invested with usurious interest
 And with those views well in mind. he has carried his fight to the people, He makes no appeal to Wall street. He appeals directly to those who will directly benefit or suffer in the result of the election.
 On the other hand. Senator Harding, having been nominated by the sena- toriaI-oligarchy. the leaders of which represent the protection states of New England is willing to remain on his front porch and suffer his friends, by their own peculiar methods of cam paigning. to win the presidency for him He emulates Mckinley and prompts the democratic assertion:
 no and where Is the Mark Hanna?'
 HARDING TO LABOR
 Ii is interesting in this connection to note that Senator Harding will ad- dress organized labor from his from porch in Marion Labor Day. Just before he delivers his address, labor will have published its depuncla- ton of his record as a public man. His attitude immediately following such publica tion, as< he stands before the crowd which has just condemned him, will be closely observed by the nation at large.
 As previously stated. Samuel Com pers, as an individual. will take the stump for Cox. This fact, as the posi- tion of organized labor. itself, will cut both ways. it is admitted. But the democrats seem imbued with an idea that the republicans will get decidedly the worst of the cutting. l There is little doubt but that Gompers Is a red rag in the face of many Amer ican bulls.
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CANNOT ENFORCE
 INTERSTATE RATES

Washington, August 2s.-tSpecial) The interstate commerce commission has no authority to enforce the adop- ton of interstate passenger rates on traffic within the borders of any in- dividual state it is affirmed today unless discrimination against interstate rates is proved
 The refusal of any state public utili- ties commission to permit railroads to increase passenger rates will come be- fore the interstate commerce commits sion only on formal complaint.
 When such complaints are made, the commission. after a hearing, may or der discrimination to cease. But that it has no authority to control rates within the borders of the several states is admitted
 From present indications. many state commissions will refuse to permit in- creases. and many cases will probably be brought to Washington for adjudi- cation. For this reason. the above statement of fact Is authorized.
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GERMANY STILL TN
 DEPLETED STRAITS

Washington August 25.-l SpeciaID Economic condition in Germany con tinue to, grow more desperate A ca+ blegram received by the bureau of do- mestic and foreign commerce. says:
 Bankruptcies are increasing month iy-s2 in April. 75 in May. 1o6 in June, and 136 In July Frankfort figures show the necessities of life declined in price from 2S7 to PIT Prices are slow ly diminishing regularly. with the ex- ception of hard coal, which Is expected to increase.
 The problem of unemployment causes the government great anxiety, and measures to prevent its increase are being sought The number Of un- employed in July was s12.ooo against 27o.000 in June
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401 Brand Oyeralls for Boys

They're made just as carefully as Dads and will give the same unend- ing satisfaction and comfort, for they don't get too small after they're washed because we allow lots of room for shrinkage and boyish action.
 Put your lad in "401" Brand Overalls and he will be able to play the rough est games with no damage to them. Thus saving on your clothing expenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-24
HOW LIBERAL!
By AsscoIated Press

BY hssooiateu fFoN
 New York, August 2S.--!Two big sugar refipers today met the cut to THO n pound for granulated sugar made ten days ago by lead ing refincr. Late in the afternoon one made n further cut to 17c, which fs the lowest figure quoted by any refiner. Raw sugar was unchanged at t2.04c for Cuba centrifugal, duty paid.
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CENSUS DETAILS OF
 TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

Washington, August 2S.-(speciai) The census bureau makes available to- day the population of Tuscaloosa coun- ty by minor subdivisions. The popula- ton f the county has increased from ss.147 in 1900. 47,559 in 1910, to oS.bso in 1920.
 The detailed figures follow:
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Rice Market

New Orleans, August 23.--Rough rice active. sales Honduras 4.43S sacks six hundred to seven hundred; early pro- life t722 sacks. 7.00@725; Carolina, Ss1t sacks 7.0o@Tso Edith 1.s4o sacks. TOO. Receipts 13,245, miller
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is expected to be highly developed by September 1. or Labor Day.
 On or before that date, organized labor. expressing itself through Samuel Gompers American Federation of La- bor executive, will publish to the world the result of it's analysis of the official records of the two presidential candi- dates
 While no statement at present is authorized those who have had oppor- tunity to consult leaders of labor in Washington reach unanimous conclu- sion that the records of Harding and Cox, respecting their attitude towards labor. will show prepondeEant evidence in favor of Cox. It is said that labor finds Harding's record in Congress as unfavorable as it found the platform of the republican party to be, and that the official Record of Cox. while member of Congress and governor of Ohio. is without single blemish
 LABOR HAS FAILED
 The fact that labor viii support Cox
 does not make his election certain, even democrats are willing to admit 1 abor, in other years. it is pointed out supported Bryan. but Bgyan never sa. {. in the White House. In other years labor proved q weak antagonist when arrayed against capital or "bg busi- ness" popular enthusiasm was as noth- ing when enumerated and checkmated by the money and power of. predatory interests. the trusts, Wall street, or whatever title may properly be be- slowed
 Times have changed. 1t Is argued and now Wall street. thanks to the existence of the federal reserve system. cannot order a panic whenever it thinks wise, and industry. to serve a 1 political purpose. finds it with greater | difficulty than in former years to lay off men for the creation of a state of | unemployment" and "an empty dinner pail" Therein democrats see their hope. At the same tine, the cynical observation that only southern democ- racy and the pulling power of money are constant finds an abiding place in the mouths of confident republicans. WALL STREET DENOUNCED 1 That the fight is one between the ] trIIsts and the DeOple seems to be aC-
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Chicago Futures

Chicago. August 9S.-Future quota tions were as follows.
 Wheat-Open. High Low. Close. Dec. .... 2.St 2.S21a 2.25% FPS
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receipts 7O1. Clean rice steady; sales Honduras 7O5 pockets. 1-4; bluerose $50 pockets. nine; Carolina 500 pockets 10 i-4.
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Cash Grain nx, Assnof.tal De.e.

Chicago, August 23-Cash wheat, No, 2 red g. 45d2, 471a: No. 2 hard. $2.44d24l
 Corn, No. mixed, sl.57d1.62; No. yellow, s16S1a.
 Oats. No. white. 69d71e; No. 8 white, 6ss4 4d691sc ,>rye, No. ?, s19s92.01.
 Barley, st059113: timothy seed, ss.oo1 HOO; clover seed. s25O0d3o.O Oo. Pork, nomt- nal; lard, s1S32; ribs S14 25dl525.
 St Louis, August 23.-Cash wheat, No. 2 red winter, s2.45d2. .461a No. 3 red win ter, S2. 4062 42; December, s2.2S14; March, s2.2e
 Corn, No white, s1.63dt .64; Septem. Der, SLABS; September sl1924.
 Oats. No 2 white, 70d71c; No. white, 69d701ac; September, 66Ac; December 66hc.
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Potatoes
ey Assoolated Pfesa

Chicago. August 23.-Potatoes re- ceipts. 37 cars; market, firm, Virginia cobblers, s4.75d per barrel
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Produce By Associated Press

Chicago. August 23.-Butter, un- changed: creamery 44055c. Eggs, higher firsts, 461a e 4sc. Poultry, alive, unchanged. fowls S3c springs, Sil5c.
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New York. August 9S.-Butter. firm, creamery firsts. S5ls c d 56c. Eggs, firm. fresh gathered firsts, 50@ 54c. Cheese. firm; average run, 20@27c. Live poultry. steady broilers bT freight S2d Ssc; by express. 35@ 42c; fowls. S2dt 56c: old roosters, 95c, tur- keys. 35c. Dressed, firm; western broilers. fresh. 4Sd 56c: fowls, fresh, 22a 43c roosters, fresh, 26@27c.
 St Louis. August 2S.-Poultry. hens, 27c; springs BOG; turkeys, 46c; ducks, 20e: geese, 15c, Butter, creamery, 55c.