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ONWARD TO PRICE ADJUST.
MENT.

A Few of Those Who Fared Richest
Have Walked Up From Their
Golden Dreams. They Think War
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Weather.
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FOR CLERK AND TREASURER

Friends of E. J. Eldridge hereby
announce him for reelection to the
office of City Clerk and Treasurer;
21-tf
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program will be given during this
period, followed by a paper on the
life of Captain Wirz in Anderson
vile, and the history of the u. D. C.
monument erected by the Daughters
of the Confederacy. Mrs. James
Davenport will give these interesting
details. The musical program will
be in charge of Mrs. Will Dudley,
and will be a pleasing feature of the
occasion.
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Merciful Heavens, how my back
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NO LIMIT FOR
S.. DELEGATES
All Invited To Sumter
County Convention
Nov. p

The Sumter County Sunday School
association will hold its annual con-
vention at Anthony Chapel on We'd
nesday, November %, and the Sun
day schools of all denominations in
the county are invited to send dele
gates.
A strong program dealing with all
departments of modern Sunday
school work has been prepared. R.
D. Webb, general superintendent of
of the Georgia Sunday School asso-
citation, is expected to attend this
convention. With. Mr.. Webb will be
Miss Daisy Magee, superintendent of
the Children's Division of the Geor-
gia Sunday School association.
In order that no Sunday school
worker may be deprived of the privi-
lege of attending this convention, no
limit will be set on the number of
delegates who may attend from any
Sunday school All will be welcome
Information regarding the conven-
ton may be secured from the County
President, Stephen Pace, of Ameri-
Gus; or from the County Secretary,
J. W. Lott, of Americas; or from
the general superintendent of the
Georgia Sunday School association,
917 Hurt Building, Atlanta, Georgia.
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1000 yards good quality Mattress
Ticking, full regular width, value
35c; here Monday and Tuesday
ward 23c
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1000 Mems Shirts, guaranteed
fast colors, the famous E. & W..
made, all sizes, IA to II, regular sell
ing price $3.50; here Monday and
Tuesday 99c
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1000 beautiful Crepe de Chine
Handkerchief. suitable for Christ
mas gift, sold regularly 35c to soc;
here Monday and Tuesday, choice of
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1000 White and Colored Handker-
chiefs, for children, full regular size
some are hemstitched; here Monday
and Tuesday. each &c
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-09

dedicated to the Inauguration and main
tenance of Il douDl" platoon system in the
fire. department AID a triple platoon sys-
tenn in the police department of said city,
and an increase in pay of the men and
officials employed in said departments.
and shall be used and employed by said
city exclusively for said purposes respect
lively according such apportionment of
said funds as sad city may make from
time to time
Section .. Be it further resolved, etc.
That this amendment shall be submitted
to the duly qualified electors of the State
Of Louisiana, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Constitution to he voted
upon at the General Congressional Elec-
ton to be held in November 1920, and
there shall be printed upon the ballots:
For the amendment to the Constitution
directing the CITY of New Orleans to levy
Il special tax not exceeding two mills for
it's fire and police departments" and
Against the amendment to the Consti :
tuition directing the City of New Orleans
to levy a special tax not exceeding two
mills for its fire and police departments
and each elector shall indicate, as pro
vded in the general election laws of the
State. whether he votes for or against
said amendment
r. F. WALKER
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved: July 6, 1920.
JNO. NJ. PARKER
Governor of tEn State of Louisiana
\ true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-09
ACT No. rs.

House Bill No. >. BY Mr. Byrne
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to The Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana. di-
reCting the City of New Orleans to
levy annually Il 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 depart
ments of said city respectively.
Section l. Be ii resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
twe-thirds of all members elected to each
House concurring, That an amendment
to the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana be proposed and submitted to the
qualified electors OF the State, for rati-
fication or rejection. as follows, to-Wit:
I'm addition to s'!ch other taxes as the
City of New Orleans is now, or may be
hereafter, authorized to levy, said city
shall levy annually {. special tax. not ex-
ceeding two mills on the dollar on all
taxable property in said city as assessed
and valued for city taxation purposes.
The avails Of said special tax are hereby
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-09
AC' No. So.

House Bill No. 1877. BY Mr.. Hamley
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State Of Louisiana levy
ing special state tax of one mill on
the dollar in aid of public education
Section l. Be It resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each House concurring, That the follow
ing amendment to the Constitution of
the State of Louisiana be and the same is
hereby proposed end submitted to the
qualified electors OF the State of Louisi-
ana tO-wit:
Amendment
In addition to all taxes now authorized
by the Constitution or by law, there is
hereby leviel for the year 1920 and each
calendar year thereafter, in aid of pub
lie education, a tax of one mill on the
dollar of assessed valuation of all tax
able property within the State of Louisi
ana, 1T being hereby required that said
tax shall be extended on the tax rolls and
collected as all other State taxes.
Section 2 Be it. further resolved, etc,
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the duly qualified electors
of the State, in accordance with law. to
be voted upon at the General Congress
sonal Election to be held on the End day
of November. 1920. the official ballots to
have printed thereon the words: For
the proposed amendment levying an an
nual tax of one mill in aid of public edu-
cation" and the words, Against the
proposed amendment levying an annual
tax Of one mill in Did Of public education"
so that each elector may indicate, rs
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-09
ACT No. So.

House Bill No 10 BY Mr.. Wcinmann.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the consu-
tuition of the State Of Louisiana rela-
tive to the OF aaniZation and powers
Of the board Of commissioners of the
port of New orleans. and the depart
ments of the said port.
Section l. BE it resolved by the General
Assembly of the state of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurrin%, that the following
amendments to the Constitution of the
state Of Louisiana be submitted to the
electors of the State At the next Con-
gressional election to be held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in No
vember, 1920. to-wit: That the Governor
of the State shall appoint the respective
members Of the Board of Commissioners
Of the Port OF New Orleans, possessing
the qualifications prescribed by law. one
for term of two years, one for a term
Of three years, one for n term of four
wears one for Il term of five years. and
one for a term Of SIX years and may des-
ignate and prescribe the term of office
Of the present Board in accordance here
with. At the expiration of their respect
i've terms, their Successors. shall be APP
pointed by the Governor for period of
six years each The Governor shall have
the power to ill the uneXpired term OF
any vacancy occurring through death
resignation or otherwise, Said Commits
sioners so appointed can only be removed
By the Governor for cause or causes to
he preferred against them. or either of
them. in writing and after public hearing
and proof of the sufiiciency of said
charges to justify their removal, provid-
ed that in all cases an appeal may be
had to the Supreme Court from the
decision of the Governor
Section . BE i further resolved. etc,
That the Board Of Commissioners of the
Port Of New Orleans shall have power to
organize Or reorganize the legal, eXecu-
tive engineering, clerical and other de-
partments and forces of said Board. anG
to fix the duties. powers and compensa-
ton of all offihers, agents and employees
in such departments excepting. however,
such civil service requirements as may be
established .by State law.
That on the official ballot TO be used a.
said election SHALL be placed the words
For the proposed amendment relative
to the organizat ton of the Board of Com
missioners of the Port of New Orleans, ;"
and the words, Against the proposed
relative to the organization
of the Board of Commissioners of the
Port of New Orleans and each elcctOr
shall indicate his vote on the proposed
amendment as provided III the general
erection laws OF the State.
r. +. WALKER,
Spcake of the House of Representatives
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
senate.
Approved: July g. 1920.
JNO. NJ. PARKER,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary OF State
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-09

NAV, incur Indebtedness and issue neeO-
tiahle nromissory notes, bonds, or other
evidences of debt. the principal and in
tarest thereof PAYABLE as said Board may
determine. for the purpose of purchasing
grounds constructing buildings or rs
oairing buildings for public school uses,
and where such Indebtedness is incurred
or such notes. bonds or other evidences
of debt are issued. there shall be levied
and collected for the years during whlch
any Of said obligations may be outstand-
ing a tax, included within the limitation
of seven mills, sufficient each year to pay
the principal and interest thereof: pro-
yded that the aggregate amount OF inc
taxes for such purposes shall not exceed
one mill on the collar in any one year
and provided further that the indebted
ness, notes, bonds, or other evidences o.
debt shall not bear a greater rate OF IN
terest than five per cent. per annum or
run for a longer period than forty years
(c) The notes, bonds, or other evidences
of debt herein authorized shall be exempt
from State parish. and municipal or
other local taxation and legal invest
ment for tutors of minors. curators Of
interdicts. or others acting in fduclarF
capacity, and also they shall be received
as security for all public deposits of the
State of Louisiana or of any of its sub
divisions or boards.
I'D The provisions thereof shall consti-
tpte contract between the holders of
the notes. bonds or other evidences OF
debt issued hereunder and the Orleans
Parish School Board.
L. Nothing in this amendment shall be
construed as affecting in any way any
provision of the Constitution in relation
to special taxes; provided that no special
tax to pay operating expenses of public
schools, authorized by Article 232 of the
Constitution, shall exceed eight mills on
the dollar of assessed valuation.
D. The amendment of the Constitution
proposed by Act c1' of 1918 of the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana
is hereby superseded and repealed pro-
vided the taxes already levied hereunder
and the authority and power under eX-
listing laws to collect the same shall not
be affected in any way by such repeal.
Section 2 Be il further resolved etc.
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the duly qualified electors
of the State in accordance with law, to
he voted upon ut the General Congress
sional Election TO be held on November
2. 1920. the official ballots to have printed
thereon the words: For the proposed
amendment recurring police juries and
the Orleans Parish School Board To levy
annually a tax foi school purposes" and
the words: Against the proposed amend
ment requiring police juries and the Or
leans Parish School Board to levy an
nuaily tax for school purposes" so that
each elector may indicate. as provided
by the general election laws of the State,
whether he votes for or against the pro-
posed amendment.
r. F. WALKER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate
Approved: July {. 1920.
JNO. NJ PARKER,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary CT State.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
For Sheriff and Collector

We are authorized to announce R
A. Carrigan of Ozan township as a
candidate for Sheriff and Collector Of
Hampstead County, subject to the
Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce ].
NJ. DOTSON of Hope as a candidate
for Sheriff and Collector of Hemp
stead County, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary election.
We are authorized 20 announce j.
II. Bowden of Hope as candidate
for Sheriff Of Hampstead coEHty,
subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratic primary.
We are aue authorized to .anpQWce
Chas. M. Lewis, of 0zan township as
a candidate for a second term as Tax
Assessor of Hampstead County, sub
ject to the Democratic Primary cleo
tion.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
CONFORMATION NOTICE
State of Arkansas,
C-a r ~

State of Arkansas,
County of Hampstead, SIS.
Notice is hereby given that A. NJ.
Blevins has filed in the Chancery
Court of Hampstead County his petit
tion for confirmation of his title to
w one half NE quarter Sec. /, TIP 13
S. Range "a W., in Hampstead Coun-
ty, Arkansas and all persons claiming
any interest in said land are hereby
directed and ordered to appear in said
Court and show cause why the title
Of petition should not be confirmed.
And c. w. Wildly is especially noti-
fed of filing Of the above petition and
ordered and directed to appear in
said court and set up his claim, if any,
to said land.
Given under my hand and seal of
said office this 31st day Of March,
1920.
(SEAL) o. c. BAILEY,
Chancery Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
For County Treasurer

We are authorized to announce W.
p. Agee of Hope as candidate for
Treasurer of Hampstead County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary.
We are authorized to announce
John S. Hartsfeld of Ozan township
as a candidate for Treasurer Of
Hampstead County, subject to the ae-
ton of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce Mont
Turner of Spring Hill Township as a
candidate for County Treasurer Of
Hampstead County, subject to the ac-
tion of the voters in the Democratic
Primary election.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
- lM

and white?
Senator Shotgun may think no people
Is capable of self-government that does
not establish the judicial recall, or that
has no Billy Sunday. John Smith oil
SomerviIe may think no people is
capable of self-government that does
not vote his democratic ticket, or go to
church on Sundays.
capacity for self-government' is as
broad and elastic as the world, and IL
that should be the criterion for the
granting of Philippine independence,
America might as well say TO the Fill
plnos, II win give yoY independence
when Il pleases me to do So
Fortunately, the American promise
to the Philippines is not based on such
obscure and abstract conditions. 1t is
based on a definite seizable thing.
When America, through her Congress,
oficially told the Filipino people that
they would be granted their independ-
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
Something Vital You
Should Find Out

Are you paying more money
than you should for insurance?
Are you receiving less pro
lection than you should?
We are prepared to show
how you can receive the right
amount Of protection at the
lowest possible cost.
In any form Of insurance.
May we call and show why
it pays to let us be your insur-
ance advisers?
We Issue a Monthly Income
Policy
The Union Central life ms. Co.
e. r. TimberI0ke, Agent.
Box III. Washington, ARK.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
other ills that attend indiges-
tion. and constipation. They
invigorate the liver.
COLDS CASH STORE

Preaching services will he
held at the Presbyterian
church in this city Sunday
night, sermon by the pastor,
Rev. w. T. Sullivan. There
will be special music on that
occasion. Rev. Sullivan will
preach in Fulton on Sunday
morning.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to announce
WASH HUTSON of Hope as can
didate for reelection as County and
Probate Judge of Hampstead Coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce j.
f. johnson of Saline Township as a
candidate for County and Probtae
Judge of Hampstead County, subject
to the Democratic Primary election
August 10, 1920
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
Cut this out Its worth money.

Cut this out Its UOrth money.
Cut out this slip, enclose with
sc to Foley & Co., 1885 Shelf
field Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writ
ing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in re-
turn a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound, for colds and Group, Fo-
ley Kidney Pills and Foley Ca
thartic Tablets.
COLDS CASH STORE
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

tn @ m $ I've S,
A." W hen [ h e y
are educat e d
enough" II h u $
run the answers
OF many Ameri-
cans pressed with
the question as TO
when the Filipl-
nos should be
granted their in
dependence. Now,
ability" "capaci-
ty" and "suth-
cient education"
What do they
mean in black
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

There will be a box supper
at DeAnn tonight for the ben
iefit Of the Methodist Church
debt. The boxes will be auc-
toned by Jugde Wash Hutson.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
For Circuit Clerk ard Recorder

We are authorized to announce o.
l.. Kolb of Washington as a candidate
for Circuit Clerk and Recorder of
Hampstead County, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce
Albert T. Jewell of Hope as a candi-
date for Circuit Clerk and Recorder
of Hampstead County, subject to the
Democratic Primary.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

w. J. Hartsfield, one of our
good friends, returned Satur-
day from the Good Roads
Meeting at Hot Springs.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
WARMING ORDER

In the Chancery Court Of Hemp
stead County, Ark.
Arthur Keels, ...,.......- .... Plaintiff
VS.
Ada Keels, .............-............ Defendant.
The Defendant, Ada Keels, is warn
ed to appear in this court within thri-
ty days and answer the complaint of
the Plaintiff, Arthur Keels.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said court this 25th day of March,
1920.
(SEAL) o. C. Bailey, Clerk
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

We have bought the Arkan-
sas Gazette Agency from P. @.
Loveliss. Hereafter you will
get the Gazette at Bates Bros.
Drug Co. 1t
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Subscribe for the Washington
Telegraph. S1.50 per year.
Services at Presbyterian
church Sunday night.
]. f. Gold, was in Hope yes
terday on business. %
Mrs. C C. Lawliss, of this
city, was in Hope Wednesday.
John Kent was a visitor to
Patmos Sunday and attended
the singing there.
Several cars from Washing
ton went to Hope this morning
to the school contests.
Mr.. J. B. Robins, of Ozar,
and j. B., Jr. passed through
here this morning on their
way to Hope. .I
Prof. o. E. Kolb, principal of
the Washington school, is in
Hope today attending the
school contests.
John S. Hartsfield, candidate
for county treasurer, was a Wis
itor to Hope last Saturday.
Among those attending the
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Don't fail to read the Wash
ington Telegraph every week.
1t carries all of the county
seat news and much other news
from over the county.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
Constable 0zan Township

We are authorized to announce j.
o. (Bunk) Clark as a candidate for
Constable of Ozan Township, subject
to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary election.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

We are authorized to announce J.
Fred Ball as a candidate for Road
Overseer of Mine Creek township,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
Get Rid of "Sprinn Ferer"

If you lack energy if You
lack pep" the chances are
that your bowels are sluggish.
AFoley Cathartic Tablet is a
wholesome physic that will rid
you of bilousness, gas, bloating,
sick headache, sour stomach or
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Ricky Mound School last Fri
day night.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
Personal Mention

singing at PatmOs were Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Byers, of this
city.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
FILIplN0S WANT
AMERICA TO Give
INDEPENDENCE
BY MAxIMo NJ. kALkW,
Secretary Of the Philippine Mission, Au-
thor THE Case for the Filipinos,"
self Government in the
Philippines" etc.

"When they show sufficient capaci.
ty," "When they are able to govern
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

All the goods that we are Of
fering you at our big sale are
new goods. Chas S. Holt and
Co.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Curtis Cannon, editor of the
Telegraph was a visitir to Mag
nolia and Stephens tie first if
the week.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Sheriff Bob Keel, who has
been seriiusly sick at his home
.l.ere, is reporte dto be slightly
better today.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23
He could not Stand Straight

He could not Stand StrdIght--
81 caught cold and it settled
in my Kidneys" writes ]. C. Da-
mond, 1865 w. 80 ST., Cleve-
land, Ohio, "My back and sides
were so lame and sore | could
not stand straight. l use Foley
Kidney Pills and am glad to tes-
tify to their helping power.
Good for stiff or swollen joints,
rheumatic pains.
COLDS CASH STORE
O. E. Kilb, if this city, made
the closing address at the
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-23

Among those attending the
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-05-13

In the District Court of the First Ju-
dicial District of the State of Ida
no, in and for the County Of Sho-
shOne
Christina Kennedy, plaintiff, VS.. Bar
nard Kennedy, defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greeting to
Barnard Kennedy, the above named
defendant
You are hereby notified that COM
plant has been filed against you in
the District Court Of the First Judi
cial District of the State of Idaho, in
and for the County Of ShoshOne. by
the above named plaintiff, wherein
the plaintiff alleges a statutory resi-
dence In the Cocnty of ShOshone
State of Idaho: the marriage Of plain
tiff and defendant at the City Of
Spokane, state of Washington, on the
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1920-05-13

NOTICE OF LOST CERTIFICATE.

To Whom 1t May Concerns
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has lost or misplaced the
following certificate: Certificate No.
the capital stock of the Ambergris
Mines Company, standing on the
books of the company in the name Of
Mary Callahan.
All persons are hereby warned
against negotiating or attempting to
negotiate the above mentioned certi-
fcate, and unless the same is recov-
cred within thirty 800 days from
date hereof, application will be made
to the secretary of the Ambergris
Mines Company for the issuance of a
new certificate of like amount in its
stead.
MRS. JOHN CALLAHAN,
r. /, Nine Mile Falls, washington
A22- M27-5t