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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24
FRANK DUDLEY's sLAYERs CON.
WCTED.

The two negroes, Robert and Zoe
keathen, uncle and nephew, respec-
lively, charged with the murder of
the old white man, Frank Dudley, on
Lake st. Joseph, on April 18th, were
tried before District Court, on Mon
day, and were convicted of murder
in first degree and were sentenced
to hang. Each prisoner confessed the
crime and related the story Of the
tragedy, each telling how the murder
was committed, each acknowledging
the conspiracy to kill and rob Dudley,
but each declaring that the other
actually committed the deed. They
said that after killing him they
searched his person and found $40
in cash but could find no money in
his house. They did, however, take
his blankets. The $2.40 was unevenly
divided, one getting SC more than the
other, which caused dissention be-
tween them.
This is rigftfully considered the
most diabolical and d-blooded MUIR
der that has ever occurred in Tensas
parish, the victim being an inoffen-
sive old fisherman and tinkerer, who
made a quiet living at those voca-
tions and never went anywhere and
never bothered anybody. The MUIR
derers confessed that they had plan
ned the crime the night before and
went about its execution early next
morning in the manner SO coolly re-
cited.
The date Of hanging has not yet
been fixed, this prerogative belong
ing entirely to the Governor. The con-
demned are generally given about
sixty days to prepare to meet their
Maker.
1t may not be Inappropriate to re-
mark en-passant that when this crime
was discovered a writer in q Vicks-
burg paper stated that the officials
here were allowing the murderers to
escape without any effort being made
to apprehend them. Ths Gazette later
contradicted this statement and
showed that the murderers had been
run to earth and were at that writing
in the parish Jail, awaiting trial. We
sent a special copy of that article to
the Evening Post and the Herald, at
Vicksburg, asking Il 1T same be cop
led. The Post Immediately complied
with our request, but we never saw
it appear in the Herald. If the morn
ing paper published it we were not
able to see 1t. We hope both papers
will reproduce the story Of the con-
viction Of tue murdcreIs, who the
Vicksburg writer said had SO easily
escaped, without effort on the part
Of our officials to capture. We simply
wis, it known by our vicksburg
friends, and particularly the writer
Of that unfair article. that Tcn.s.
officials are always alive to duty
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24
COTTON STATES MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION.

Memphis, Tennessee-The 1921
convention Of the Cotton States Mer-
chants Association will be held in
Memphis, August 23-24-25. Commit
tees are busy working out plans for
the entertainment of the several
thousand merchants who are expected
in Memphis during the three day
period. The Association was organized
in 1914 and 1900 merchants attended
the first convention held in August of
that year. Last August 3400 mer-
chants attended the 7th annual con-
vention, The enthusiasm Of which
surpassed any prior meeting. These
meetings offer to the Southern bust
ness man, with ideas, an opportunity
to present them-the Association is
often referred to as 1.-THE Clearing
House Of ideas for Southern Mer-
chants."
The Cotton States Merchants As
sociation was organized to promote
better merchandising and community
spirit and the measure Of its success
is best indicated by the constantly
growing membership, which. now is
composed Of over 10000 merchants,
bankers and manufacturers. This
years program win treat Of momen-
tous subjects in the business and
social life Of the Southern Merchants
and as in the past, only those who
know their subjects well, will be in
cluded.
The Cotton States barbecue, as
usual, will be a feature, but there
will be many novel entertainments in
addition. Last year $500 liberal por-
tons Of barbecue were served and
after the games" $1500.00 worth
Of prizes were Knocked down" ut
auction to the highest bidders. The
money" for these purchases was fur
nished by the Association in bills of
$1,000 denominations. This was a
source Of great merriment and profit
to those present.
All expense incident to the Con-
vention is borne by the Memphis
Hosts. Every merchant, banker and
business man Is welcome.
Officers Of, the Association are:
Mr.. s. G. Wilson, Greenwood, Miss,
President. Mr.. N. Walker, Covington,
Tenn, Vice-Pres. for Tennessee. Mr..
r. C. Fox, Duck Hill, Miss, Vice-Pres.
for Mississippi. Mr.. w. B. Pace, Mann
moth Spring, Ark, Vice-Pres. for
Arkansas.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Nails ANU 'en.cn., consisting ~
merry-go-round with several side at
fractions, has been at st. Joseph all
week. and viii remain with US until
next "Wednesday, when they go to
Lake Village. Ark. Owing 10 the hard
times the Amusement has not done
SO well at st. Joseph, but the manager
says the same depressed condition
exists every where.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24
Mr.. Ralrs, Ally Of Akerman, Ohio.

~A' ~seAfA nay Va AAoHm8u, Vu1Os
and Mr.. Will Ally Of New Orleans
have come home for q vacation visit.
Their father, Mr.. w. II. Ally, has
been in Indifferent health for some
time and has been in sanitarium at
vicksburg lately for treatment.
Mr.. ]. Carrel Seaman has been
elected to the position Of cashier Of
the Bank Of Waterproof, succeeding
Mr.. Louis Buckner, Jr., resigned, to
accept position a. Assistant State
Bank Examiner. We congratulate
both on their deserved promotion.
Mr.. Robert Newell, IT,, Of Newell
Ton, left this week for Los Angeles,
California, where he goes to accept
position as chemist in . large sugar
refinery. He will probably be engaged
in this work until September, when
ne will return to Louisiana to COM
plete his studies a. L. 5. u.
: The officials Of Newellton having
allowed the election for municipal
officers to 60 by defauk, neglecting
to hold same ut the proper time, it
became necessary to petition the
Governor to appoint officers for the
term for which said vacancies should
be filled by election. At the request
of the citizens of Newelltor the Gov
ernor has appointed the following Of
Ulcers for that town for the term Of
two years, viz: Mayor, Hon. Martin
Jacoby; aldermen, w. w. Burnside,
Oliver H. Love and Henry Lang; mar
shall, Hyman Solomon.
The condition Of Judge Hugh Tul-
$, when last heard from, on Friday,
~as practically unchanged and hope
of recovery has been abandonded.
-:ie Judges trouble is described a.
acute bright's disease, which in his
case is unhappfiy 80 far advanced that
even if he should get up again be
win in all likelihood be an invalid.
Much grief II felt among his close
friends because Of his unfortunate
condition, rs Judge Tullis was easily
recognized as one Of the greatest in
tellects, as indeed one Of the ablest
lawyers, in this section Of the State.
From the impressive K. of p. ritual5
we quote the beautiful words, "Many
delighted to honor him when he wore
the robes Of office" The writer has
never ceased to love him since enter
ing his employ, q years ago, and
grieves to-day 1t the approaching
which must some time
come between all friends.
The swimming fever il now 1T its
height in this parish, and large par
ties motor up to the boat house
from 81. Joseph and down from New
elton to the Buie tract for . dip in
Lake Bruen every evening. Il ID
great sport and ID enjoyed by al
Who can reach the lfmpid waters, and
which brings to mind . little sug-
gestien thak has been made to ~,
hat il, shat al who have earn and
AN find room for . friend, who has
40 car, do not wait to be asked, but
ring the drug store and stats how
many they can carry; then, those
Who wish TO 60 to the lake but havs
no car, also ring ths drug store and
lsked to Be booked for . seat IN one
II ths ears scheduled to 80 to
The happy swimming pool. Thus
hose who have ear room can know !,
II those VINO viii u 90 but ara
vithous the way Of going. We srs surs
he force It the drug SORE, whe ars
,lways very accommodating, win Be!
nd to render this service to their
friends.
Sesssa ysur slssses seninse sIiss
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Everyone thinks well OF the sepa-
rate skirt but the business woman.
more even than others. has reason to
he Its devoted admirer. BY means Of
a skirt or 30. and generous supply Of
blouses and smocks, she b able to give
the spice Of variety to her daily garb
and to tone up her toilette to almost
any requirement the day may hold.
In WOOL fabrics the plaid, striped and
barred patterns have provided for
great numbers Of separate skirts. but
plain materials have not been wholly
neglected. A handsome model for
such q skirt appears In the box plaited
design shown above.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

A change in time table Of the n.
II. & L. win beesms effective Sum
day, 20th inst. a. affects the south
bound passenger and both north and
south-bound locals. There will be no
change in schedule Of north bound
passenger, which win continue to run
on present time. After this date the
south-bound passenger win arrive ct
St Joseph at GAS .. m, instead Of
s:1S as heretofore-just 90 minutes
later. The north-bound local win
sienceforth arrive at 9:o5, about one
hour ahead Of previous time, and
the south-bound local, which came
any time between dinner and dark.
is now due 10 arrive q st. Joseph at
1:10 p. m. The result Of the change
in schedule Of the south-bound pas
senger puts this train in Matches 1t
1880 p. M, instead Of 1901 -
heretofore.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Abbeville, La.-Mrs. Sallie Barrios,
home agent in Terrebonne parish
has recently raised $40, making q
total Of $1s5 for the purpose Of
sending some Of her club member
to the annual short course in Baton
Rouge in August. The agents am
hilton d to bend so children Il she
can possibly raise the money.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24
Mr.. Marcel G.rsaud Of Ii. firm .,

Mr.. Marcel Garsaud Of the firm Of
Hacbett 4 Garsaud, who have the con-
tract to dig the canal for the Lake st.
Peter Drainage District, was at 81.
joseph this week. While the dredging
machine at the upper end Of the
canal is temporarily idle, pending re-
pairs, the one at the lower end il
busy and is making progress every
day. Mr.. Garsaud expressed Vie opin-
ion that the work will be completed
by Xmas, when water will be run
ming out Of the canal into Tensas
River. This drainage system win be
great benefit to all country consigu-
Gus to it and bring much land into
cultivation that ID. now useless.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red
eggs, from famous Harrison Stock,
also . few high class Cockersls and
puhets-March hatch. ! pens hens
and cock. extra large, and fine lay
ing strain. Orders taben for Bee
Hives, STRONG and durahls, at Len
than eataloGue. price =
Address AIRLB FAR1fS
IS xyrtle Ava, Natshss, Misa.
49, 9oq.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Don't get disgruntlsd simply be-
cause you inherited something disc
greeable or bad. N il al . part Of
life, and this hind Of inheritance
started In the Garden Of Eden.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Screen your eisterns and closets
against the pestifsrous fly and mos
quito.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24

Senator jos. e. Annsdell reached
home from Washington on Friday
evening Of last week to see how the
crebs were looking on his fine plan
tatisua He spent most sof his time
with relatives and on his farms. TIE
Senator Was lssi1ng splendid and h
enjoying god hsdlth, which his many
friends were Gid 10 zee. = He said
Mn. Ransdsll = also enjoying good
health, and No N1shsd q. b rsmem-
bsrsd . n baek holsp-Lake rrsvi-
ds6so Dunnen S3InDoo9
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-06-24
NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL.

According to the Naval Appropria-
ton Bill now pending in Congress q
provision is made establishing q
summer Naval Training School fol
boys Of nigh character qualifications
between the ages Of 10 and 20 years.
The course will be from four TO six
weeks in length and viii be held at
the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station, Great Lakes, Ill.
Applicants for enlistment must
pass the necessary physical examina-
tons and win be enrolled in the
Naval Reserve Force for . period Of
not less than three months. Each boy
enrolled win receive the regular pay
Of his rating during the period Of
mis- enrolment.
Applicants, II accepted, win be re-
quired 10 pay their own transporta-
ton to Great Lakes, III. The Gov
eminent viii furnish subsistence,
uniforms. and other equipment ct the
school.
Boys enrolling for this camp will
be released from active duty BY
September lst, and furnished trans
portation to their homes.
Only IS men are allowed from
Louisiana and Mississippi.
II b suggested that applicants Tor
enrolment write Immediately 10 the
Navy Recruiting Station, $50 Com
mon Street, New Orleans, La, for
full and detailed information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
'"News Of St. Paul's

On Christmas day the offerings for
renairs. made to the rectory were oyer
sR5O. On Monday. January Q. Rev.
Mr.. Hall and his family will welcome
their friends at the rectorv f"o!n :. to
6 y. m. The next service Of Christian
Healing will be held in the church.
"Wednesday, ,January III at Z :45. These
services are impressive and sniritual'v
uplifting. The mission hyrnnal will
be used. On. Wednesday. January
IS. Rev. Samuel McComb., D. D.. will
hold conference on PRAYER. DR.. Nc
Comb a. native Of northern ireland.
has hecn for several wears Canon of
the Episcopal Cathedral in Ralti-
more. snecially devoting himself to
the psychology of religion and the in
fluenno of religion in mental and phv-
steal disorders. Before dnpartine to
Comhridge. Mass. whore he is undn~-
taking . worcestershire in the EMS
conal TheoloGical school. he has con-
scented to come to Alexandria hnnino
to meet larre numher Of Omissions
Of all names for a discussion Of "thc
Tmanv-sided enterprise Of PRAYER" He
has written good deal on this cub
iect and helDed tn inaururate tho En-
manpel movement Of Christian heal
ing in Boston. 20 years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30

her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Cox.
The next meeting Of the King $
! Daughters and Sons will be held at
the home Of Mrs. H. B. Walker Sun
day afternoon, January /.
! AL the last meeting of the Wood.
lawn Civic league short but well
rendered program was given by the
school, after which Rev. MellichampS
gave a splendid address on the value
OF education. !,
Among our people who avalled
themselves seeing Sothern and Mar
lowe while they were in Washington
recently were r. L. Smith and wife
and their guests, Miss Adams and
Allen Tyler, who enjoyed "The Mer-
chant Of Venice"
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Walker recently
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Trauger ana
Nh. and Mrs. Ayers from Scranton,
Pa, who were en- route to FLORIDA
where they will spend the winter. Mrs.
Kitty Dove visited 1T the homes OF her
daughters, Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. Pc
tilt this week.
On last Wednesday night the pu-
pills of tie Accotink school gave the
two PLAYS. The first "How A Woman
Keeps A Secret" and the second, "SlIm
jim and the Hoodoo.' They were we'll
rendered and well received. The sum
of $40 was realized.
The pupils Of the honor roll of the
Accotink school for the month of De-
cember are Margarete Bayliss, Elmlra
Shackelford, Vernell Shackelford.
Charles Struppler, Percy Petit and
Eddie Petit.
On Tuesday night December 20 the
Woodlawn school gave splendid en-
tertainment. The program was as
follows: ;,
Song "The Christmas Welcome"
nv school: recitation. 1.-THE Very
Best Doll of All" by Josephine Petit:
re"itation. "a Christmas Stocking"
nv Nellie Petit: play. Telling Santa
What To Bring" by Mary and Will
liam Talbot; song, Jesus Of Galilee'
bv school; dialogue. what Santa
Brought" six children: recitation.
"Christmas Gift" by Oliver Perry;
duet. "The Quarrel" by Mary Pro-
haska and Jessie Duvall: recitation,
"a Gift to Santa Claus" by Elsie
Yields: plav. "Do"toring Helen" by
Adienne Gillineham. Chris Petit and
Jesse Duvall: recitation "The Long
nst Dav" BY Mary Gillineham: dia-
logue. "The Song, the Star and the
Story" bv Adienne Gil!ingham Mil
bred Sheldon and Marv. Prohaska:
recitation, "A Wish" by I. D. Briscoe;
recitation. "Christmas Nieht in the
Quarters" bv Cora Shifflet: song.
"nld Santa Clans Is jolly Man" by
school: song, Goodbye Santa" by
school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
Lo,yer Express Rates From Nev
England

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 30,-Through
express service between Boston
Mass, and Providence, r. l., and the
South via Norfolk, with first class
rates averaging fifty cents per lou
pounds less than the all rail rates,
has been established By the South
eastern Express Company in connec-
ton with the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company.
In speaking Of this new rail and
water express service. Traffic Mana
ger George H.. Kerr, of the South
eastern, said today:
"These reduced rates will give
shippers and consignees. a suostan-
tial saving in their express charges
and the service via the rail and water
route is equal to or better than the
service heretofore available.
GAS an illustration. traffic leaving
Boston by boat on Saturday even
ing arrives at Norfolk MondaN
morning and is forwarded bv the
Southern RAILWAY, reaching Green's
boro early Tuesday morning Omar
.lntte Tuesday noon. and Atlanta
Tuesday evening. with CORRESPONDING
service to ali other points served bv
the Southeastern throughout the
South"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30

vision of especial Importance to bus
mess concerns is the amendment
which permits the deduction of 4
partial write-off of bad debts or a
reasonable reserve for bad debts.
among other administrative pro-
visions, which are decided improve
ments over the former Act, may be
mentioned the provision which makes
it possible for taxpayer to reach a
final agreement with the Govern
ment on an assessment, which agree
ment cannot be re opened either by
the Government or by the taxpayer
except in cases Of fraud, and the pro.
vision that only one examination OF
taxpayers books OF accounts shall
be made for each taxable year ely
cept under certain conditions.
in addition tc the changes III the
taxes on income, number OF
changes have been made in the I'M
position Of miscellaneous taxes, the
most important Of which IS the re-
peal as of January l, 1922, Of the
transportation taxes and many Of
the so called nuisance taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
Principle Of Curb of
Sub is FAVORED
Continued from page one)

- 80 l'>'fo~
war is over. Facing the frequently
made point that in case Of desperate
need nations would violate rules TOR
regulation Of the submarines the BRIT
ish reply that the power of world onlr-
ion enormous and that should an,
other war come the nations involved
would hesitate long before following
Germany's example of defiance to the
conscience of the world.
The latter is the view of the Ameri-
can delegation too. One o. the leaders
of that group, talking this afternoon
of the pending resolutions. to prohibit
submarine attacks on merchantmen.
passed from calm discussion into a
rather vehement argument that world
opinion is a real and living thing, that
it grows in force and authority and
that conditions Of warfare do change
Victorious nations no longer kill their
prisoners, he said, and it is possible to
have nations engaged in any future
wars abide by rules that are dictated
by the aroused public opinion Of the
world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
AUCTION SALE
ms H. Carter huctioneer

Thomas Il. Carter, Auctloneer
Sale of valuable lease rights, pat
ents. machinery, tools, supplies and
equipment used by The Stoner Cheml-
cal Company, Inc, - ;:
By virtue of u decree entered IN
the Corporation Court Of, the City OF
Alexandria, Virginia, on the oath day
of December; 1921, in the Chsncefry
cause of w. A.Lycns VS.; The: Stoner
Chemical Company. lnc.,aet ais, the
undersigned receivers OF said Com
pany VII offer for sale at public
auction at the plant of The Stoner
Chemical Company, located at Mont
gomcry and Fayettc Streets IN the
CITY of Alexandria. Virginia, at y
o'clock noon, Tuesday, January 10TH
1929, the following assets, articles
of machinery, Supplies, etc.
Certain mining right lease of prop
erty, located in the States OF Utah
and Wyoming :. my
Patented formula used in the man
ufacturc Of alum.
Office fixtures and furniture consist
ing of: =.
One desk. two chair, one stove.
Machinery and equipment consist
ing of:
l Hardessy Ball Mill.
! 10 H. P. Motor.
IT 1-2 II. F. Motor.
| Rock Crusher.
l Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor
and Motor.
! Pebble Mill and Motor.
! Centrifugal Machine.
/ Hosting Crane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
IN MEMORIAM

SIMPSON-In sad but loving re-
membrance of my dear mother,
MARY EMMA SIMPSON. who de-
parted this life one year ago today,
December 80, 1920.
One by one earth's ties are broken,
One by one they pass away,
But we hold a glorious token,
We shall meet some future day
Home at rest, so sweetly sleeping,
In thy Savior's tender care.
Where there is no pain or sorrow,
None on earth. can harm you there
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day Of life is fled,
Then in Heaven with JOY to greet
thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
By her loving daughter,
3O9-1p. Effie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-30
New Revenue Bill

The New Revenue Act is Source
of general disappointment declares
the current number of "The Guaran-
ty Survey" issued today by the Guar
anty Trust Company of New York.
"The failure of Congress to reduce
the surtaX rates to point that the
recipients of large incomes would be
attracted to industrial investments
instead of non-taxable securities" the
Survey states" is serious drawback
to business revival. The relation of
taxation to business recovery should
have been the main consideration in
the revision of the tax law, but the
new law has signally failed in this
respect to grant relief from the
heavy burden of taxation which has
been borne for the last three years.
Although the law on the whole is
lacking in the reform that should
have been forthcoming at this time,
it contains number Of constructive
provisions. The repeal of the excess
, profits tax as of January l, 1922, is
particularly important and the re-
lief thus offered to corporations in
the future by the elimination Of this
burdensome and intricate tax should
assist in the revival and extension of
corporate activities.
! "The reduction of the tax on CAPT
ital gains to maximum of ~ 1-2
/ per cent. should make possible the de
velopment of property now owned
by those who are not prepared to
extend operations and who hereto
! fore would not sell because of the
high rates Of surtax. The broad pro-
visions of the new law with respect
to the determination Of gain or loss
in connection with the exchange of
securities in the merger or reorgani-
zation Of corporations will likewise
be conducive to industrial develop
ment.
Several administrative provisions
tending to more equitable report,
ing of business income are included
/ in the law. A permanent provision
is enacted which permits the deduc-
ton of a net loss in prior years from
the net income of the succeeding or
next succeeding year. Another pro-