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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

NOTIFYING ROOSEVELT
Home Town ovation for Democratic
Nominee for Vice President

Hyde Park, N. Y, Aug, 9.-Encour-
aged by the lreseilce Of distinguished
party leaders, a lqrge assemblage of
neighbors of FRANKLIN d. Roosevelt,
the democra ic nominee for vice-presi
dent, awaited with interest today the
ceremonies by which he would be mott
fed of his nomination. The exercises
we're to start at 3 O'Clock this after
noon.
This morning Hyde Park awoke to
find Itself the democratic Mecca OF the
east. The rank and file of the faith.
full who began arriving at daylight,
found 1t impossible to find hotel ac.
commodation either here or in Pough-
keepsie. There has been general
suspension of business here and in
|Poughkeepsie in honor of the event
and partsanship has been forgotten
in The desire TO do honor o a dstin-
guished citizen.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
FLAMINGos PROTECTED
New Law Will Save the Birds From
Extinction.

Washington, Aug. 6-The famingo,
characterized as the Bird of Beau y
and Mystery" will be saved from eX-
tinction by an order in council issued
by he government of the Bahama Is
lands, the National Geographic society
announces. Complete protection is
gwen the birds which nest in the
marshes of the islands
The action of the island government
followed an expedition which traied
the flamingo into the marshes and
there took motion pictures OF its hab-
itat 1t was es imated that since 1901
the number OF the birds on the islands
had been reduced from 10000 to about
1000 by the depreciation of sponge
fishermen who killed them for food.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
$50 WORTH OF SHORT TROUT
Fisherman Learned That the 6-incF
Law Is Respected.

Harry Coffin joined the hall Of fame
this morning when he was fined $50
and costs by Judge Meagher for catch
ing short trout.
Mr.. Coffin is comparative new
conner in Bennington and supposed
the siXinch trout law was ignored
here the same as in other places He
went fishing on the Dunville stream
and when oyertaken by County Ward
EN- e. ID. Moore had good each of
legal trout and also four small ones.
At the wardens direction Mr. Coffin
appeared in Judge Meagher's court
this morning, pleaded guilty and paid
the fine imposed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
FIVE OF FAMILY KILLED
Occupants of Automobile Hurled 20C
Fee.

Orion, Mich, Aug. S-Five persons
were killed this afternoon when an au-
tomobile in which they were riding
was struck by an interurban car on a
crossing near here. The occupants
OF the automobile, all members Of one
family, were hurled 200 feet and with
one exception were killed instantly,
The dead are Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Spies, their son, Arthur his wife and
his son. All lived near Pontiac,
Mich. The mo crman OF the Interur-
ban stated that he sounded repeated
warnings when approaching the cross
ing, but apparently Arthur, who was
driving, failed to hear them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Most Sensitive Instrument.

The most sensitive instrument yet
made is the bolometer, originally in
vented by Langley, which is used for
measuring variations in the radiation
Of heat 1t registers to millionth
of IL degree. The heart of it is plat
inum wire 50 thin that 1t cannot be
seen except when a ray of bright light
is reflected from il.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
An Actual Lottery.

Marriage lotteries are still In vogue
during October In rome parts of In
dia. The names Of both sexes eligl-
bic for marriak" are written on Slips
0f paper and pul nato separate earth
enware Jars The locai wise man
draws one of each kind anG the youth
whose name Is drawn obtains a letter
of introduction to the young woman
whose name accompanies his, after
which the courting commences.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
ToWED CAR OVER BANK
Accident In Dorset on Shore Of
Emerald Lake.

Walilngford, Aug. 6.r-What might
have been serious accident occurred
Friday afternoon as Mr.. and Mrs. Ca
leb Paris of this place were return
ing from Bennington in their car. The
car had been giving trouble and f.
nally was being towed to Dandy.
When at a point near Emerald lake
in Dorset, the rope became caught in
the wheel and the car was thrown
to one side and went down the EN-
bankment distance of about 40 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Paris were taken
from under the car and were not Sc
riously injured. Mr.. Paris received
a bad cut on one hand, and both were
badly bruised and shaken, but we're
brought 20 their home. 1t is expect
ed they will be as well as usual after
few days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Should Have Cured fer.

Al moving picture theater wUm
an was reading aloud the announce
ments that accompanied the pictures
obliylous to the annoyance OF those
in her vicinity Suddenly her voice
slowly died away, and the crowd
about her was conyulsed with laugh
ter as she read this aloud, from the
screen I'VE hate to put ashes in any
body'S Ice cream. but deliver us from
the woman who reads the moving Pie
ture title; aouG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
purItana us.d Mo wsddlnn Rino.

The Purilans of the seventeenth
century used no ring at the wedding
ceremony, as they considered 1t "a
pagan symbol and superstitlous con-
triyance' All they required was that
the man and woman should Join
hands when stating their purpose to
live together in wedlock,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Eve OF the Ostrich

me ostrich's eye is as large as an
ordinary marble. He has microscopic
vision and can see the most minute
particle The eyelid does not move
over the eye, Instead there is film
which flashes across it from time to
time, somewhat like the shutter of u
camera.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

1t is well to have hobby, says the
New York Medical Journal. 1t is well
to have a hobby which can be used as
a faithful servant, 1t is we'll to have
hobby as long as you can ride it,
but when 1t begins to ride you 1t Is
better to look about for another steed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
MANNix LANDED IN FRANCE
Taken from Steamer Baltic by Brit
ism Destroyer Wivern.

Queenstown, Aug. 9.-Accord.ng to
report received here. Archbishop
,Mannix of Australia was forcibly TAX
en- from the steamer Baltic and con-
yeyed to Cherbourg, France, by the
British destroyer Wivern which did
not return to port with other destroy.
ers which met the Baltic off Queens
town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

Sugar, as such, It not to be pur-
chased in Central African village,
but the people do not need 1t. for they
have fruit all the year round, aud the
children have sugar cane to suck or
the sweet stalks of the sweet maize
plants to chew.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

Experiments by Dr. ]. c. Cumming
prove that infectious diseases of the
throat and lungs are transmitted easily
by washing forks and spoons that have
been used by the sick in the same
water as tableware for the rest of the
household.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Fiftv.Fifty

Little Homer while out walking
with his mother one day, cried for
candy she bought some, but didn't
give him the bag. When he cried
again she said: Homer, who paid
for it?" He replied: 'Who cried for
n ~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

1t is only through the morning gate
Of the beautiful that you can pene-
trate into the realm OF knowledge,
That which we feel here as beauty
we shall one day know as truth
Schiller.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
Results of Games in Both of the
Major Leagues.
AMERICAN LEAGUE,

Chicago, q Boston o.
Detroit L. New York 0.
Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia, 0.
st. Louis, 3; Washington, 9 Ust.
game.)
St Louis, II; Washington, 4. (2nd.
game.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

Penzance. Eng, Aug. 9.--Archbis-
hop Mannix was landed here from a
destroyer al AIS this morning 1t
was stated that he in ended to proceed
to London The archbishop declined
to give out any statement.
Penzance lies virtually at the south
western zip of England only nine miles
from Lands End on the Cornish coast.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Totals

TWO base hit-Meagher, Burke;
three base hits. Sco7i; hits off Dock
um /, off Brooks 10; sacrifice hits,
Meagher, Miner, Dockum; stolen bas-
es, Burns, Meagher; left on bases,
Bennington, 5, Berlin, 3; base en- balls.
Dockum 2, Brooks O.; 1st, base on er-
rors, Berlin /, Bennington 3; strike
ouis, Dockum 3, Brooks 5; passed ball,
Grant. Umpire, Dave Murphy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Warmer and partly cloudy weather
tonight and Tuesday with probably oc-
casional showers,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
ARE
MAKING HEADWAY
TOWARD WARSAW
Have Advanced Ten Miles in
Past Three Days
SOVIETS REFUSE TRUCE
Great Britain and France lncensed
and viii Hasten Assistance to
Poland.

Russian Bolshevik at acks, apparent
ly have broken the Polish lines near
the East Prussan frontier and Soviet
Cavalry patrols have swept forward in
a great encircling movement north OF
Warsaw
In the center Of the Polish front the
Soyie also seem to have torn a great
gap in Warsaw defenses.
przasnysz, city Al miles north OF
Warsaw, has been occupied by these
advance guards VIII. .ch have passed on
ind are reported approaching Mlawa
to the west and Ciechanow to the
southwest 1t would seem that the
Soviet horsemen are advancing with
out serious opposition.
1t appears that the Bolsheyiki have
gained az least zen miles in the last
three days The Polish troops have
been entrenching their lines east Ct
Mlawa, situated on the railroad line
running from Warsaw to Danzig, II
is believed they viii make a despera {
effort TO prevent the capture OF the
city by the Soviet formes.
The Polish lines south of Ostroy tC
the west OF Bres Litoysk have beer
forced back. The Soviet troops have
forced their way into Sokolow anC
are reported fighting east OF Siedloe.
The Bolsheyik are said to have
been taken Pizzczac west of Brest
litovsk Further sou h there has beer
serious fighting Important successe.
are claimed by the Bolsheyikl.
Britain and France are prepared tt
take instant action against the Boil
sheyiki because the lat er refused Il
grant request for ten day truce
with the Poles The Polish plentipo
tentiaries cross the fighting zone easr
cf Warsaw today on he way to Minsl
to begin armlstice and peace negoti
atoms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09
Standing Of the Clubs.
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Would like to hear from
owner Of farm Of good land for sale
Must be priced right White l.. Jones
Box 55l, Olney, ILL., 75tlt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York, Z; Chicago, /.
Brooklyn, 2; Pittsburg, |,
Other teams not scheduled.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

London, Aug, 9.--ln British and
French circles last night il was admit.
ted that the situation created by the
Bolsheyik refusal Of truce has
brought about a crisis only second in
gravity to that which confronted the
allies in 1914
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

Paris, Aug S-Poland's situation is
desperate. 1t seems clear that the
Moscow government has no intention
to suspend hcstilitiies, but is striving
TO The utmost to capture Warsaw
The latest news received in Paris
tonight is to the effect that the Boil
sheyiki are massing troops in the reg
ion of Mawa, north of the capital. for
a drive upon Warsaw i'll conjunction
wi il the movement Of troops from the
east.
There is no doubt that the Bolshe.
Wiki have crossed the Bug River on a
wide front. The Poles, however,
have thrown UP defenses west of the
river, and French military opinion
based on the fatigue of the Bclsheviki
and the faulty supply department,
maintains chat the Poles have a
chance of winning the great battle for
the capital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

LOST-Ford kit of tools. Finder
rlease return to DIR. Fl. w Burgess,
Union Street 75t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

FOR SALE-Sawdust. SO ner cord
also slab wood cut stove length. Thos,
Hunter Lumber Co. tel, 591-M. 75t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

TO RENT-Sleeping rooms: also
rooms for light housekeeping. All
modern conveniences. Inquire of /.
Leader, 1877 North st. 75t8|
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

TO RENT-Furnshed flat suitable
for two people. ll2 Putnam St 76t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

Warsaw, Aug. Sill a. m-(By The
Associated Press Bolsheyiki ayia-
tors flying over the Polish lines have
sca tered broadcast propaganda pam
phle.s signed by Felix Dziersynski,
President of the revolutionary commit.
tee in Poland, saying Make your Of.
icers prisoners and let us jointly
march on Warsaw"
The Poles are appealed to in the
pamphlet to wipe out the aristocracy
and make Poland a great communist
coun ry, The pamphlets declare that
the Bolsheviki are marching on War
saw with the best Of motives save
the country from the land owners
rule.
The Reds are gradually creeping up
on Warsaw. They are reported now
to be only sixty kilometers away and
preparing for quick sweep onward,
Hythe, England, Aug. S.-Great Brit
ain and France are convinced that the
Bolsheylki intend to capture Warsaw
and set up Soviet government in Po-
Hand
This was learned from an official
source tonight following an announce
ment at the conference between Pre-.
mier Lloyd George of Great Britain
and Premier Millerand of France.
held today to discuss the Polish situa-
tion, that the conference would con
tinue tomorrow when the Premiers
Will pass upon naval, military and
economic plans for saving Poland.
These plans are being drawn up to-
night by Marshal Foch and Field Mar
shal Sir Henry Wilson, chief of the
British imperial staff
These were the cuts 'anding develop
mems of the day and followed an Of
fetal announcement that the Soviet
government had definitely refused a
ten days truce, requested by Lloyd
George as a result of Fridays meet.
ing with the Russian mission headed
by Mr.. Kameneff and Mr.. Krassin.
While there has been no talk of Of
llcially declaring war on Russia, the
allies have decided to give Poland
all possible military, naval and ecomo
mic assistance without delay
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

WANTED-At once, 4 or good chop
ners for cutting logs and cordwocd
also good sawmill men Steady work
guaranteed. Thos. Hunter Lumber Co
Tel. 59lM 75t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-09

LOST Saturday evening, a French
bull dog, no collar Finder please re-
turn to Charles Weles, Old Benning-
ton and receive reward 75t6
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-12-18
LOST !!

On Thursday morning, in
or near lane leading to DR.
Burch's office One Large
Portfolio containing $1,000
and a few Receipts and other
papers.
Finder please apply to the
undersigned and receive a
reward of $500.
MIR. Thomas Landeche,
Killona, La,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-12-18
Official Proceedings Of the
POLICE JURY
Parish of St. John the Bapt.

Edgard, La, Nov. 18th, 1920.
Pursuant to call by the Pre-
sident, the Police Jury met
this day in regular session
with the following members
present: President P. G. Son
gy; Messrs. Reynaud, Barre,
Montegut, Duhe and Bour-
geois. Absent, None.
The minutes of meeting of
October 9TH, and of special
meeting of October 2lst.
were read and on motion of
Mr.. Reynaud seconded by Mr.
Duhe and carried, said minu-
tes were approved with two
corrections on the ferry fran
lchise of the Lucy ferry.
The Finance Committees
report showing a total of
S2,OO7.41 against the General
Parish Fund, and a total of
$508.51 against the Sheriff's 5
kSalary Fund was read and on
motion of Mr.. Reynaud, Sc
conded by Mr.. Montegut and
carried, said report was ac-
cepted, and bills ordered paid.
1t was moved by Mr.. Barre,
seconded by Mr.. Reynaud
and carried that the Presi-
dent of the Lafourche Levee
Board and Mr.. Angelo Cham
pagne, Commissioner on said
board, be notified that the old
gravel road is being torn up
near new levee being built at
Lucy, and that no efforts
have been made by the La
| fourche Levee Board to re-
build this gravel piece OF
road as per recent Act of the
Legislature.
1t was moved by Mr.. Monte
gut. seconded by Mr.. Barre
that the following ordinance
be adopted:
"Be it enacted by the Police
Jury of the Parish of St
John the Baptist, that the
Secretary of the Police Jury
be and is hereby authorized
and directed to advertise &C
cording to law, and to sell a
public auction on Thursday
December -23rd. NOON a
the Court House at Edgard
La, the lease and privilege o
operating a ferry or ferrie
to ply between the points
known as Edgard and Re
serve in the Parish of ST
John the Baptist for a perio'
of five years, to begin with I
extend from the date of tn
signing of said lease by tn
President of the Police Jur,
of the Parish of St. John tn
Baptist and the adjudican
hereof and under the term
and conditions herein fixe'
in the contract of lease an
privilege herein provided TO
and to be adjudicated.
The Purchaser shall b
hound to operate and main
tain a good sound gasoline 0
steam boat, sufficient to car
Try not less than thirty pei
: sons, and also a flat to eros
automobiles, vehicles, liv
stock ETC., and shall ca15
Isaid boat or boats to run diis
ling the hours of sunrise an
sunset. ,sa-
The purchaser shall hol
himself responsible as a CON
mon carrier, not only to th
Parish Of St. John the Bap'
Fist, but to all persons Wh
En1ay be aggrieved at his noI
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-12-18

resulting from failure on the
part of the purchaser.
The maximum rates which
the purchaser shall have the
right to charge shall be as fol
lows, to-wit::-
Twenty-Five cents when
crossing one or more passen-
ger at the same time during
the hours and time aforesaid,
and double that amount be-
fore or after the hours above
recited.
All five passenger automo-
biles, the price of one Dollar,
and more than five passenger
automobiles, price shall be
one Dollar and fifty cents.
Horse drawn vehicles, One
Dollar. Horses, cows and
other cattle seventy five
cents per head for one. and
fifty cents per head for two
Or more.
The purchaser shall be
bound to furnish a bond with
good and solvent security in
a sura of $15OO.O0 Fifteen
Hundred Dollars) to guaran-
tee faithful performance of
the terms of this contract in
favor of the Parish of St.
John the Baptist.
The purchaser shall not
have right to transfer or as
sign his rights under this con
tract without consent of the
Police Jury.
Be it further ordained etc.
that the conditions and specl-
fications to be observed and
complied with by the purcha-
ser under the provision OF
| this ordinance are declared
to be as follows:
The party or parties to
whom this lease is adjudicat-
ed, shall maintain in good re-
pair and condition during
the existence of this lease all
landings, ferry houses and ar
Iproaches thereto on each side
lof the river, so as to always
provide a convenient and
safe landing for the boat OF
boats and proper connection
Ito the shore for both passen.
gers and vehicles etc.
The accepted bidder is requ
red to comply with the term:
of this ordinance and sign th'
contract within fifteen days
, after he is notified by the pr'
sident of the Police Jury"
The vote on the above result
ted as follows: !.
Yeas: Reynaud, Barre, Mon
, tegut, Duhe, Bourgeois ant
Songy. Nays, None.
, It was moved by Mr.. Barre
t seconded by Mr.. Reynaut
and carried that the secreta
| rv notify Mr.. Emile Guepet
ilU. S. Boat No. Il stationed
+ at Lucy, to observe parish O
dinance regulating speed Q
: automobiles to twenty fiv'
: miles per hour.
There being no further bust
: ness, upon motion duly secol
: ded and carried, the meeting
|. adjourned.
E PRUDENT 6. SONGY
: President.
] HENRY MAURIN,
Secretary.
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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-12-18
Official Proceedings
of The
School Board
Parish of St. John the Baptist.


The School Board .1sembled this
day in regular monthly session with
President E. o. Abadie in the Chair,
and the following Members present:
Messrs. Alexandra, Millet, Tassin,
and Bourgeois. Absent, Mr.. Cen
dron.
1t was moved by Mr.. Alexandra, Sc
conded by Mr.. Tassin, and carried,
that the reading of the Minutes be
dispensed with.
The Superintendent reported that he
had purchased Ford Transfer as re-
quested by the Board. On motion Of
Mr.. Alexandra, seconded by Mr.. Mil
let, and carried, Mr.. Maurice Catoire
was appointed to operate the Trans
fer.
The Superintendent called the at
tention of the Board to the Xmas
Holidays. 1t was moved by Mr.. Alex
andre, seconded by Mr.. Millet, and
carried that the Xmas Holidays begin
at a 100 P. Nj. on Thursday, Dec. %,
and end on Sunday, January 2.
1t was moved by Mr.. Alexandra, Sc
conded by Mr.. Tassin, and carried,
that Mr.. Millet be. authorized to have
the Contractor build steps and door
in the Godchaux School Annex.
t was moved by Mr.. Alexandra, Sc
conded by Mr.. Bourgeois, and carried
that the colored schools be opened on
Monday, January 3rd.
The Superintendent read the resig-
nation Of Mrs. Helen Songy. 1t was
moved by Mr.. Alexandra, seconded
by MIR. Tassin, and carried, that the
resignation of Mrs. Songy be accept
ed and another teacher be supplied.
The following bills were approved
by the Finance Committee and or
motion of Mr.. Alexandra, seconded
by Mr.. Tassin, and carried, they were
ordered paid:
George Bourgeois, pay roll 5 3S2.4C
Henry j. Waguespack, lnsu.
/ rance 1ov.Oe
w. A. Thompson, freight 8.9e
/ Chas. Broussard, books zoe
C. J. Montegut, books and
L. F. Laurent, stamps and office :
expenses 4.o'
eH Sepoe1 .433.7l
III Hamnel insurance 1892;
Mt. Airy Store Co., furnishings o.4'
Schno, % 10000
r O,,hre haulinp lumber 51.0(
G. Montz, coal lo.o'
hsr ~ 37.9!
rH;sht h,Gels m'ne'' ''D' 63.e.
Ed1srd Sutton. repairs 112.5l
Natio-.a al Sash aad Door Co., Fix
~ 541.2l
+,,-e. 641.3t
Chas. Alltmont & Bro, fur'gs 26.l
01;wor Wahre repairs 81
Woodland Planting Co. coal 1873
E. v. Cazenave, Ford Trans
fer $500
Everett School Supply Co.. fur
; nishings ioo.a =
C. Maurin & Son, furnishings 2.6
E. ]. Caire, furnishings S1.5
I,von Lumber Co. lumber 65.I
George Bourgeois, furnishings 259.O
Orleans Demolishing Co. snin
giles Ivo.o
WI 200
]. Wilton Jones, heaters 90.0
, B. v. Redmond & Son, cutters Soy
Elida BBodin, furnishings o.S
There being no further bushes
on motion duly seconded, and carrie
the Board adjourned.
:. E. o. ABADIE, President
LUBM F. LAURENT, Secretary.