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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-10-20

II o'clock m, in accordance with ordi-
nance No. - of the Parish School
Board of Natchitoches Parish, Louis
lsana, enacted on the 29th day of Aug
ust, 1921, notice of which was issued
and published according to law, the
undersigned members of the Natchi.
toches parish schoo. board of Natchi.
/ toches parish. Louisiana, beng a
/ quorum thereof. met in public session
at the office OF said board in said par
lsh and according to law opened the
ballot boxes used in. and which were
received from the commissioners of
the election held on Tuesday, the dth
day of October, 1921, in School District
NO. IA, IN accordance with said ordi-
nance. and there proceeded to count
the ballots both IN number and amount
for and against TO determine the prop
osition to levy Il four mills ($. OU4)
special tax on all property SUBJECT to
taxation in school district No. IA, uar.
ish of Natchitoches, Louisiana, annual
y, for period of one year, for the
purpose of giving additional aid to tn,
public school of the said school district.
The result of said count was lit
ballots and 1863. 725 dollars in favor cf
said proposition, and % ballots ard
l7".2So5 81 dollars against said PROPOSE
ton; and therefore, the majority in
both number and amount cast by the
property taxpayers of said school dis.
trict No. IA, in the parish of Natchi.
toches in said election, being in favor
thereof, and,
At the same time and place We did
examine and canvass the returns ~
evidenced by the duplicate tally sheets
and duplicate compiled statement, the
correctness of botn being sworn to by
the commissioners, according to law,
and finding also that the returns indi-
Gated majority both in number and
amount of property in favor of said
proposition.
Therefore, we declare that the result
of said election is in favor of the
Proposition to levy four mills
IS. O04) special tax on all the property
subject to taxation in school district
No. IA, parish Of Natchitoches, Louis
lana, annually, for period of one
year. for the purpose Of giving addi.
tional aid to the public school of the
said school district.
ana, IN accordance with law, pro-
mitigation of the foresaid result was
and the Secretary of the
Parish School Board was
ordered to have copy of the same
signed by the presldent, published M
one issue of the official journal.
And likewise we did order that one
copy of this process verbal be sent to
the Secretary of State to be recorded
in the archives of the State of louis.
lana; that one copy be sent to the
Recorder of Mortgages to be recorded
in the mortgage records; and that one
copy be kept in the records of the said
school board.
This done and sigded in the presence
Of J. F. Salter and E. l.. Scarborough,
witnesses and electors, on
this 9Th day of October, 1921, at the
Office Of the Parish School board Of
Mntchifoch0a SariSh bY the urder4
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NEW REALIZATION OF OUR
PLACE IN WORLD.

To-day, better than ever before,
we know the aspirations OF human
kind and share them. We have come
to a new realization Of our place in
the world and new appraisal Of our
Nation by the world The unselfish-
ness OF these United states is Il
thing proven. Our devotion to peace
for ourselves and for the world is
well established. Our concern for
preserved civilization has had its i'm
passioned and heroic expression
There was no American failure TO re
slst the, attempted reversion of civil
ization: there will be no failure to-
day or tomorrow.
"The success OF our popular Gov
eminent rests wholly upon the cor
rect Interpretation OF the deliberate,
intelligent, dependable popular will OF
America. IN deliberate questioning
of a suggested change in national
policy. where Internationally was to
supersede nationality, we turn to a
referendum 10 the American people.
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HARDING PLEDGES NATIONS HELP
TOuMIT ARMAMENTS OF WORLD

There was ample discussion and
there is a public mandate in manifest
understanding.
America is ready to encourage,
eager TO Initiate, anxious TO particl-
pate in any seemly programme likely
to lessen the probability Of war and
promote that brotherhood Of man
kind which must be Gods highest
conception OF human relationship.
Because we cherish ideals Of justice
and peace. because we appraise in
ternational comfy and helpful re-
lationship no less highly than any
people of the world, we aspire to a
high place in the moral leadership OF
civilization and we hold a maintained
America, the proven Republic, the
mistaken temple Of representative
democracy, to be not only an inspira-
ton and example but the highest
agency OF strengthening good will and
promoting accord on both continents.
Mankind needs o worldwide bene-
diction Of understanding. II is needed
among individuals, among peoples,
among Governments, and it will in
augurate an era OF good feeling to
mark the birth Of a new order. In
such understanding men will striv,
confidently for the promotion of their
better relationship and nations will
promote the cOmities SO essential to
peacP
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PRISON FOR BANK CLERK.
wagner stole $4,000 In Bonds From,
irving National.

Arthur Wagner, formerly a clerk in
the Irving National Bank, was sentenced
10 Atlanta Prison for two years by
United States Judge Mayer to-day
Wagner pleaded guilty OF stealing Ss.O0t
worth OF bonds from the bank last
October.
He said he told his wife at that time
that he was obliged TO go South on a
"Government mission" but really went
TO Palm Beach with a young woman
bought "a bungalow and lived In a. or
Thanksgiving Day he--eturned TO New
York and confessed by telephone, theT
surrendered.
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FORMER WIFE UPHELD.
AupcIInte Division Finds Deed Had
Deen transferred TO DefrHud Her.

Appcllnte Division FtndS beed hh"
neen Transferred TO DefrHud Her
Tho Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court In Brooklyn to-day sustained a
verdict OF 100000 obtained six months
ago by Miss Wilhelmina Meyer against
Vlrginlus Mayo, formerly New Haven,
Conn, manufacturer OF automobile rad
ators.
Miss Meyer was married to Mayo ON
1904 to 1915. In 1915, alleging Mayo had
not been divorced from previous wife.
she obtained Judgment Of 500, 900 and
divorce. To collect the Judgment she
attempted TO get possession OF resi-
dence at No, $40 Fourth Street, Brook
lyn, in which Mayo formerly lived. The
deed had been transferred 70 Miss Lois
Waterbury, whom Mayo married subse-
quently and Il was alleged this transfer
was carried out 10 detraud the plaintiff
! This contention the Appellate Division
upheld,
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HARplNo's CABINET ATTENDS
THE CEREMONY.

President Hardlng's Cabinet officers
entered tine chamber soon after the
Wilson Cabinet and had seats to the
extreme left Of the chamber. with
Charles L. Hughes on the aisle
The Diplomatic Corps in resplend-
ent dress uniforms and headed by
Ambassador Jusserand OF France,
dean OF the Corps. arrived at 1910.
Those on the hoor rose as tho dlplo-
mats we're ushered TO their seats.
When the diplomats were arriving
the Senate clock was turned back ten
minutes more.
Gen, Pershing was loudly applaud
ed as no entered with his aide. The
General was followed by Admiral
Koontz Chief Of Naval Operations;
by Gen March, Chief OF STAN Of the
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INFLUENCE OF TRADE IN TIES
OF THE NATIONS.

we must understand that ties Of
trade bind nations in closest intimacy
and none may receive except as he
gives We have not strengthened
ours in accordance with our resources
or our genius, notably on our own
continent, where Il galaxy Of repub-
lies reflect the glory of New World
democracy, but in the new order OF
finance and trade We mean TO pro-
mote enlarged activities and seek eX-
banded confidence.
Perhaps we can make no more
helpful contribution by example than
prove "a republics capacity to emerge
from the wreCkage of war While
the worlds embittered travail did not
leave us devastated lands nor desc
lated cities. left no gaping wounds,
no breast with hate. it did involve us
in the delrium of expenditure, in eN-
panded currency and credits in I'M
balanced industry, in unspeakable
waste and disturbed relationships.
While il uncovered our portion OF
hateful selhshness at home, 1t also
revealed the heart Of America as
sound and fearless, and beating IN
confidence unfailing.
amid IL all we have riveted tho
gaze Of all civilization TO the un =
seifishness and the righteousness OF
representative democracy, where our
freedom never has made offensive
warfare never has sought territorial
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT through force, never
has turned to the arbitrament OF
arms until reason had been exhaust
ed. When the governments OF earth
shall have established freedom like
our own and shall have sanctioned
the pursuit OF peace as we have
practised it, believe the last sorrow
and the final sacrifice OF international
warfare viii have been written.
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Army. and Major Gen. lie Juene
Commandant OF Marine Corps, who
also received applause.
The Supreme Court Justices. head
ed by Chief Justice White and on
GERS OF the court, then arrived. They
also were applauded and, in their
long black gowns, took chairs in front
OF the Vice Presidents rostrum.
Seated next to Vice President Marsh
all, on the left, was Speaker Gillett OF
the House. The Joint Congressional
Inauguration Committee, headed by
Senator Knox, arrived with the Vice
President-elect at 1915 and was
warmly applauded by the entire as
sembly. Mr.. Coolidge took a seat at
Mr.. Marshall's right and the crowds
applauded as they shook hands
There was a pause while the Con-
gressional Committee left to escort
the incoming President into the
chamber. There was tumuituous APP
plause as Mr. Harding, on Senator
knoX's arm, walked to his seat in
front Of the Vice Presidents rostrum
and faced the audience.
COOLIDGE TAKES THE OATH OF
OFFICE.
Al a signal from Mr.. Marshall, Mr..
Coolidge took the oath, with appraised
arm and a distinct Il do" at the
close. This was at 1921 p NJ. When
the applause had died away. Mr..
Marshall began delivery OF his vale
dictory to which Mr. Harding listened
lntently
At Mr.. Harding's right, in the
chair reserved for President Wilson,
who did not attend, was Senat tor
Knox.
Applause broke into MIR. Marshalrs
address frequently, and there was
laughter when he deplored public
men becoming mere bellboys" Mr.
Marshall's voice indicated his emo
ton as he said his farewell. and there
was evidence OF feeling among the
spectators. The audience rose ana
applauded at length as he concluded.
He then declared the Senate ad-
iourned sine die, and, tapping his
gavel, slowly stepped to the left ana
off the rostrum he had occupied for
eight years.
Calling the new Senate to order.
Vice President Coolidge in a single
faint gavel tap ordered prayer by
the Senate Chaplain, the Rev. U. U.
Muir who during his invocation re-
ferred feelngly 10 President Wilson.
The new Vice President read his
brief address while the audience
listened intently
Mr.. Marshall finished his address
at 1880 and Mr.. Coolidge began speak
ing at 1891 p. M
Vice President Coolidge ordered the
call of names Of Senators, reelected
and new, TO take the oath.
In groups Of four, escorted by their
colleagues, they we're brought to the
rostrum and took the oath The House
members applauded when their for
mer colleagues, Caraway of Ar
kansas. Mckinley Of Illinois, and
Harreld Of Oklahoma, took their
oaths.
During the induction Of the new
Senators, Mr.. Harding. with legs
crossed, conversed with Senator Knox,
Especial applause was given Sena-
tor Penrose Of Pennsylvania,
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MAC SWINEY GETS
Is YEARS IN PRISON
Brother of Late Mayor Of Cork SEN
fenced for Waging War
Against Crown.

CORK, March 4-John (Sean) Mac
swiney, brother OF the former Lord
Mayor OF Cork, was one OF ten men
who were sentenced to fifteen years
here to-day for waginE
war against Crown forces, being in
posscsslon OF arms, munitions and
explosives
fenced to ten years penal serVitudc,
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RECONSTRUCTION. READJUsT
MENT, RESTORATION, THE
SUPREME TASK.

THE supreme task is the resump-
ton of our onward normal way. Re-
construction, REIMBURSEMENT, restora-
tion--all these must follow. / would
like to have them. II 1t will tighten
the spirit and add to the resolution
with which we take up the task, let
me repeat for our Nation: We shall
give no people just cause to make war
upon us. We hold no national preju-
dices, we entertain no spirit Of re
venge, we do not hate, We do not
covet, we dream of no conquest, nor
boast OF armed proves.
"Tf, despite this attitude, war Is
again forced upon us, earnestly
hope a way may be found which will
unity our individual and collective
strength and consecrate all America,
materially and spiritually body and
soul. 10 national defense.
"a can vision the ideal republic,
where every man and woman is
called under the flag for assign
ment to duty for whatever SER
vice. military or civic, the indi-
vidual is best fitted; where he
may call to universal service
every plant, agency or facility, all
in the sublime sacrifice for coun.
try, and not one penny of war
profit shall inure TO the benefit
Of private individual, corporation
or combination, but all above tho
normal shall flow into the defense
chest Of the Nation. There is some
thing inherently wrong, some
thing out Of accord with tho ideals
Of representative democracy, when
one portion Of our citizenship
! turns it's activity TO private gain
| amid defensive war while an
/ other is fighting, sacrificing or
dying for national preservation,
"Out Of such universal service viii
come new unity OF spirit and pur,
pose, a new confidence and cOnsecra
! ton. which would make our defense
! impregnable, our triumph assured
| Then we should have little or n,
disorganizatlon OF our economic, in
dustrial and commercial systems a
home, no staggering war debts. NJ
swollen fortunes to fiout the sacrifices
OF our soldiers, no excuse for Sc
dition, no pitiable slackerism, pS
outrages or treason, Envy and jeal
ousy would have no soil Tor thel
menacing development and revolution
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SINN FEM DESTROY
THIRTY-ONE HOUSES
Largest RepriSal Yet Attempted in
Ulster Follows Attack
by Volunteers.

DUBLIN, March Ain the largest re-
prsnl yet attempted in Ulster Sim
Feln forces to-day destroyed thirty-One
houses in Rosslea in County Fermau-
agh.
The destruction followed an attack on
Republican soldiers by Ulstc: volun-
toers.
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Palmer Thanks Power ana Ross.

A Mitchell Palmer retiring United
States Attorney General sent letters to-
day 10 United States Marshal Power
and United states District Attorney
Leroy W. Ross OF Brooklyn. to-day,
thanking them for cooperation during
his administration. He said his de-
pnrtment had made a record. ana gave
tbe ofii3als his best wishes.
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COUNTS ON THE AID OF NA
TONS WoMANHooD.

with the Nation wide induction of
womanhood into our political life, We
may count upon her intuitions, her
refinement her intelligence and her
influence to exalt the social order.
We count upon her exercise OF the
full privileges and the performance
of the duties OF citizenship to speed
the attainment OF the highest state
Il wish for an America no less
alert in guarding against dangers
from within than 1t is watchful
against enemies from without. Our
fundamental law recognizes no class,
no group, no section. There must be
none in legislation or administration.
The supreme inspiration Is the COM
mon veal. Humanity hungers for in
ternational peace and we crave il
with all mankind. Ny most reverent
prayer for America is for industrial
peace, with its rewards, widely and
generously distributed amid the in
spirations of equal opportunity.
mo one may justly deny the equal
ity Of opportunity which made us
what we are. We have mistaken
unprepa redness to embrace it to be
a challenge of the reality and due
concern for making all citizens ~
for participation will give added
strength OF citizenship and magnify
our achievement
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NO PLACE FOR REVOLUTION IN
AMERICA. -

"lf revolution insists upon
ovsrturning established order, let
other peoples make the tragic Ak
pertinent. There is no place for
IN America. When world war
threatened civilization We pledged
our resources and our hVss to tie
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FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT HARDLNG'S INAUGURAL ADDR

preservation, and when reVolu-
ton threatens we unfurl the flag
OF law and order and renew our
conservation. Ours is q oonstitu-
tional freedom whore the popular
will is the law supreme and mi
norities are saeredly protected.
"Our reVisions, refornations
and eVolutions reflect a deliberate
judgment and an orderly progress,
and we mean TO cure our lila,
but never destroy or permit de-
struetion by force.
II had rather submit our Industrial
controversies to the conference table
in advance than to "a settlement table
after CONFLICT and suffering. The
earth is thirsting for the cup OF good
will. Understanding is it's fountain
source. 1 would like to acclaim an
era OF good feeling amid dependable
prosperity and all the blessings which
attend
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! would be without the passiorSw (which
engenders t.
MISTAKES NO EXCUSE FOR NEG
LEcTlNG TASKS.

LEcTING TASKS.
"A regret for the mistakes OF yes
terday must not. however blind US to
the tasks OF to- day. War never left
such an aftermath. There has been
staggering loss of life and measure
less wastage OF materials. Nations
are still cropping for return TO stable
ways. Discouraging Indebtedness con-
fronts us like all the war torn nations,
and these obligations must be pro-
vided for. No civilization can sur
vive reputation.
I'VE can reduce the abnormal
expenditures and we will. We can
strike at war taxation and we
must. We must face the grim
necessity, with full knowledge
that the task is to be solved, and
we must proceed with a full re-
alization that no statute enacted
by man can repeal the ineXorable
laws % nature. Our most dan
qerous tendency is to expect too
much of Government and at the
same time do for il too little.
I'VE contemplate the immediate
task OF putting our public household
in order. We need a rigid and yet
sane economy, combined with fiscal
justice, and it must be attended by
are so essential to this trying hour
and reassuring for the future.
"The business world reflects the
disturbance of wars reaction. Herein
flows the life blood of material eX-
istence. The economic mechanism
is intricate and its parts interde-
pendent and has suffered the shocks
and jars incident to abnormal de-
mands, credit mutations and price up
heavais. The normal balances have
been impaired, the channels of dts
tribution have been clogged, the re-
lations OF labor and management
have been strained.
1--WE must seek the readjustlnent
with care and courage. Our people
must give and take. Prices must re-
flect the recedinE fever of war ac-
tivities. Perhaps we never shall
know the old levels OF wage again
because war invariably readjusts
compensat!Ons, and the necessaries OF
life will show their inseperalble re-
lationship, hut we must strive for
normaicy to reach stability. All the
penalties will not be light nor evenly
distributed.
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NO THOUGHT OF GIVING UPI
SOVEREIGNTY.

In expressing aspirations, in seek
ing practical plans, in translating
humanity's new concept of righteous
ness, justice and its hatred OF war
into recommended action we are
ready to most heartily unite. but
every commitment must be made in
the exercise OF our national SOW
ereignty.
Since freedom impelled and indie
pendence inspired and nationality eN-
allied. a world super Government is
contrary to everything we cherish
and can have no sanction by our
Republic. This is not selfshness; II
is sanctity. It Is not aloofness; it
Is security. 1t is not suspicion OF
others; IL is patriotic adherence TO
the things which made us what we
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MUST FACE THE CONDITIONS
AS THEY ARE.

There is no way OF making them
so. There is no instant step from
disorder to order. We must face a
condition OF grim reality, charge on
our losses and start afresh. 1t is the
oldest lesson Of civilization. l would
like Government to do all it can TO
mitigate them, In understanding, in
mutually OF interest, in concern fot
the common good our tasks will be
solved.
h mo altered system Will work a
only add to the confusion. our best
assurance lies in efficient administra-
ton Of our proven system.
1.-THE forward course OF the
business cycle is unmistakable.
Peoples are turning from destruo-
ton to production. Industry has
sensed the changed order and our
own people are turning to resume
their normal onward way. The
call is for productive America to
90 on. ! know that Congress and
the Administration will favor
every wise Government policy TO
aid the resum ption and eneour-
age continued progress.
"I speak for admiuistra tive ehi-
cheney, for lightened tax burdens, fOi
sound commercial practices, for AIDE
uuate credit facilities, for sympa
thetic concern for all agricultural
problems, for the omission of un-
necessary interference OF Government
with business, for an end to Govern
meut's experiment in business and
for more efficient business in Govern
ment administration. with all OF this
must attend a mindfulness of the
human side OF all activities, 80 that
social, industrial and economic JUS
tlce will be squared with the purposes
| OF a righteous people.
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CONTINUED From First Page)

enter into no political commitments
nor assume any economic obligations
or subject our decisions TO any other
than our own authority
~ am sure our own people will not
misunderstood nor will the world
msconstrue. We have no thought to
impede the paths TO closer relation
ship. We wish to promote under
standing We want to do our part in
making offensive warfare 20 hateful
that Governments and peoples who
resort to il must prove the righteous
ness OF their cause or stand as out
laws before the bar Of civilization.
I'VE are ready to associate our
selves with the nations Of the
world, great and small, for con-
ference, for counsel; to seek the
expressed views Of world opinion.
to recommend way to approx
mate disarmament and relieve the
crushing burdens Of military and
naval establishments. We elect
to participate in suggesting plans
for mediation, Cancellation and
arbitration, and would gladly Join
in that expressed conscience Of
progress which seeks to clarity
and write the laws Of information
al relationship, and establish a
world court for the disposition Of
such justifiable questions as ma
tons are agreed to submit thereto.
NO THOUGHT OF GIVING UP
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AT Harding waited until Mr. VIII
son had been assisted into The car ana
hf taken his ssat Then be and