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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-08-12

The Gazette is in receipt Of an
invitation to attend q barbecue, to
be given at Clayton, La, on next
Tuesday, August 10th, to celebrate
the completion of the Good Road
from Clayton to Vidalia. Dancing,
speaking, fishing, bathing and a
game of base ball will be the main
features of the day. A band will be
in attendance and a good time is
promised all. We have no doubt that
number from this parish will attend,
and the invitation is extended to the
public at large.
A meeting of the Police Jury, sit
ting as Board of Equalizers, was held
on Tuesday, at which complaints of
assessment were heard. Quite a num-
Der of but-of-town people, as well
as not a few in-town people, ap-
peared before the Board, to ask for
decrease-nobody asked for increase!
The proceedings have been handed the
Gazette for publication, and while
we made heroic effort to publish this
week, and did get a column q half
in type, found impossible to get the
remaining up in time for this issue,
hence compelling deferment to next
week.
The handsome brick store struct-
ure being built by Mr.. Louis Black
man on the lot between the Newell
building and bank building, on the
gravel road, is rapidly going up and
will be ready for occupancy within
next few weeks. When completed it
will be quite an Ornament to the town.
The friends Of Mr.. Blackman's son,
Alex, who is quite a Beau Brummel,
are confidently awaiting an invitation
from him to attend a MAGNIFICENT
house warming and dance in the new
store building as fitting ceremony to |
the opening of the handsome empori-
UNI. And incidentally we might say
that when it comes to doing things
magnificently, our friend
body's friend-Alex, knows how!
The drought that has continued the
past several weeks in vicinity Of st. |
Joseph was slightly relieved on Mon
day by a refreshing shower, which
cooled the atmosphere and gave the
street sprinkler perhaps couple hours
rest, but was decidedly insufficient
to replenish empty cisterns, Of which
there are quite . few in this town.
The country between st. Joseph and
Newellton, however, was more for
tunate and received q much better
rain. Cotton does not need moisture
very much and but for the scarcity
Of water for domestic use the dry
spell could continue without disad-
vantage for some time yet. Cotton
is fruiting rapidly, many stalks be-
ing heavily weighted by the large
bolls, while in some sections not q
little is opening. The rain Of Monday
in the Lake st. Joseph and Newell's
Ridge sections was accompanied by
heavy wind and some hail, but with
out damage.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-08-12
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN TEN.
SAS PARISH ON SUNDAY,
IL q. m. and B p. m.

Waterproof-Rev. r. F. Harrell
Newellton-Rev. M. ]. McLain
st. Joseph-Rev. w. Lennie-Smith
Sunday School at 10 o'clock, a. m.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
Modern Bluebeard Produces Letters
 From 'Dead Wife
[RepubIIcan A. P. Leased Wire1

VERSAILLES, Nov. 12.-Surprise was sprung in the assizes court here today when Henri Landru, the alleged modern "Bluebeard on trial for the murder of 10 women and the son of one of them, produced two letters bearing the purported signature of Madame Desires Guillin, one of his supposed victims. dated November and December, 1915, respectively The prosecution charges that Madame Guillin, a Brazilian by birth, was murdered in August. 1915. The let ters were addressed to the Bank of France, instructing that institution to dispose of her securities deposited in the bank by her. The bank, satis- fled that the signatures were genu- inc. followed her instructions.
 The prosecution today called in a handwriting expert, who swore that the signatures were forgeries. The jury was visibly impressed by the fact that the bank had accepted the signatures as genuine. Counsel for the defense spent long time in cross examining the handwriting expert.
 The fifth day of the trial ended with the jury still occupied with the hearing of evidence ,oncerning the case of Madame GuiIIin, whom the the prosecution charges Landru woted, won and killed while repre- senting himself as Georges Petit, French counsel general at Mel bourne"
 Both sides expressed the belief to- night that the trial would last at least 10 days more.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
THOUSANDS CAUGHT IN TRAFFIC JAM AT
 NATIONAL CAPITAL
TRepuhIIcan A. P. Leased WIre1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-While thousands were paying their tribute to the unknown. American at Arlington
 yesterday, almost as many more were fighting hopelessly to make their way to the amphitheater, through the
 worst traffic jam the national capital has seen in many years.
 The tieup, which reached its great
 est density on Highway bridge. across
 the Potomac, competed cabinet mem
 bers and major generals to go part of
 the way on foot and almost prevented
 President Harding from reaching the
 amphitheater in time to take part in
 The two minutes of silent tribute.
 Tw,ce before it reached the bridge
 the presidents limousine had to
 mount the curb and circle through
 the grass plots of Potomac park and
 the needles eye of the bridge itself
 was threaded only by the assistance
 of a flying squadron of special po-
 lcemen.
 Police officials blamed the army,
 which had nominal charge of the
 Armistice day program, and the army
 in turn blamed the police As a re-
 suit of the argument, not only many
 of the general public, but some of. the
 high officials and foreign dignitaries
 missed the amphitheater services en-
 tirely and sat in their automobiles
 for hours, unable to proceed or turn back.
 Along with many others, Secretary Hughes deserted his automobile on the bridge, made his way forward on foot through the neck of the bottle, andwas picked up on the Virginia side by a more fortunate motorist. a nf all anSyf proportions was on at Aqueduct bridge, theonly other means of travel between Washington and Arlington. Boat houses and canoe clubs at the Aqueduct crossing were besieged by those. who had despaired of getting through the bridge and were battling for an opportunity to beg or buy a 1 way over the water.
 Stalled electric cars complicated the jam at Highway bridge and a half dozen sightseeing busses and army trucks helped to make the unscram- bling process more difficult. Rail- way officials estimated that frcm g o'clock upward of 10000 tickets had
 been sold for passage over the river, but it was nearly noon before the | cars began moving.
 The troubles of those who were try ing to get everybody in his place on time were multiplied by an army lieutenant who had been given charge of an important entrance to the am phitheater- I1e White House secret service men, who always so in ad- vance of the president, were uneble | to get past the officer even after | they had shown all their credentials 1 and only the intervention of Secre- | tary Weeks prevented some of the distinguished guests from being 1 truned away.
 A quartet which was to help fur | nish music was kept out by the lieu l tenant until after the services wers 1 under way.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN
 NEOMEN

Thursday night was given over to the carnival spirit in the capital city. In line with the pervadifg sentiment, the Yeomen society staged an old time barn dance through the agency of the Rowena Circle. The affair proved to be a distinct social triumph
 The hall was decorated expressly for the occasion. Shocks of corn. sheaves of grain, pumpkins. jack-o'- lanterns and bales of alfalfa artisti- cally arranged gave a realistic at mosphere. Two hundred Yeomen besides invited guests, came dressed in old-t time country style Masters of the ''Ioe Down" music of thirty years ago had been rehearsing and recalling tuneful melodies of the years gone by. Riddles and accord cons, banjos and guitars played with the piano leader. Above the re- sounding music codld be heard the resonant tones of the call leader, yelling the turns" of the quadrille and the Virginia Reel Younger members were favored with fox trots and waltZes by the Yeomen orches- tra. Altogether, it was voted one of the most delightful occasions in the history of the Yeomen society. This is the second of the series of enter tainments provided for the Yeomen society since the new officers were installed.
 On December 13 the Yeomen will give their annual masquerade ball at the Frolic. Watch the daily papers for the particulars. Many prizes will be awarded for costumes. Get your costume planned now and be ready to win one of these prizes.
 Early in December the dramatic committee of the Yeomen society will put on a play at the Arizona School of Music. Watch the papers for date and particulars. Archer Marriott Fields, a graduate of the University of Arizona, who has specialized in dramatics, is chairman of this com mittee and will have details ready to present at the next meeting of the Homestead.
 Next Thursday night is regular business meeting and the initiatory degree will be given to large class. Be sure to be on hand to see the new officers put on the ritualistic work. Dancing after the meeting. The Yeo- men orchestra has been holding re- hearsaIs every Tuesday night. 9th CTS are invited to join this move ment. Yeomen, invite your friends up after lodge to participate with you in the various entertainments.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
 lQDGG NQAHS

weekly reports that the secretary sends in each week. If your name has not been sent on one of the re- ports you had better get busy. Ask your neighbor that has a family of small children to join the Moose, and assure his children of a high school education, and a trade, if he should die before they beceive same. Every member that wants to get in On the turkey dinner Thanksgiving, are re- quired to call at the secretary's office and register for the number of plates you wish reserved, If you have a friend or two register them the same as a member of your family. The picni- will start at 10 a. m., November "A at Forbay just north of Tempe bridge and east of the power house and dinner will be served at p. m.
 There will be several horseshoe contests and other games, and we as- sure all a good time and all they can eat. Don't forget to register at the Moose club as soon as possible as the committee must know about how many plates to prepare.
 There will be a special meeting on November 30 for the initiation of the James J. Davis class, but try to get the applications in before the 24th, as the secretary of every lodge must SGHu d WlIG SldtlIS the AuLlDGT Ol candidates to be taken into this class.
 The girls of the sixth grade at Mooseheart go to school in dresses of their own making. Where is there another school where sixth grade girls make their own dresses? Twen- ty four fatherless children were re- ceived in Mooseheart recently. The youngest was one year of age and the oldest eleven. The human cargo that recently arrived at Mooseheart consisted of 12 boys and 12 girls. These boys and girls will be saved from danger of poverty, ignorance, vice and crime. Some were babies in swaddling clothes, and there were boys and girls of seven and nine years, as well as some enchanting, apple checked, two, three and five year-old ones. The 24 children were from seven families. and four of the mothers came with them. Strong men relax their iron faces when they see these mothers with their fatherless children on their knees and their arms about their necks in the city of chill hood with the protection of some 600,000 loyal Moose about them. Come to the open meeting and hear what our Governor Thomas E. Campbell thinks of our Mooseheart, Wednesday evening, November 16 at S:3O. All visitors are welcome at Moose cIuo, 443 West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
LABOR, CAPITAL, CHURCH APPEAL
 FUR SUCCESS IF ARMS MEETING

people the truth as I see 1t, s> aring neither institutions nor persols."
 Pleading for reduction in arma- ment, which we owe to our fellow men, and to the children who are yet unborn" the Right Rev. William T. Manning, Episcopal bishop of New York, declared that it is just as bar barous and just as dangerous for nations ito stride up and down the earth armed to the teeth'' as it would be for individuals so to do.
 ''The aim with which the Washing ton conference meets is simple, clear and practical" he asserted. 'In the present state of the world and of hu- man nature. complete disarmament is not possible. So long as there is wickedness anu lawlessness in the world we Shall need armies and na- yies as police, to maintain law and to uphold justice and right. If all will agree to this. great limitation and reduction of our present ornaments is possible. If all the nations sim cerely want this, we can take a great step immediately.''
 The great conference in Washing ton must not be allowed to degener- ate into an international bargain counter" was the warning sounded by Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of the Free Synagogue.
 What if the arms conference fails?" he asked. What alternative, if any? Failure would be notice to the world that armaments must go on and the world continue to stagger under the overwhelming burden of war preparedness which now lies upon it. The arms conference is not the worlds only chance, but it is the only and last chance of the states men and politicians. If they fail 10 make peace the people will not fail to tunmake thenn' IT the conference fails the people viii take tiie matter of peace into their own hanes."
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
Mine Workers Union In Illinois Der7ands
 LeaUis' Resipnot:on
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PEORIA, H., Nov. 12.-A resoIu- ton demanding the resignation of John L. Lewis, president of the h. ternational Mine Workers. may be presented to the miners convention here tomorrow morning. The reso- lution will be hotly debated, it is ex- pected.
 The miners adjourned their ses- sion this morning in respect to the Armistice Day celebration here after adoption of a resolution pledging $90,OO0 monthly to the support of the Kansas miners fight.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
WOODMAN OF THE WORLD
 LODGE LORE.

The boys are beginning to show more of their old-time fighting spirit again and it looks asN though it was not going to be any too healthy for those who are contemplating the ex- ploring of the mysteries of wood- craft.
 It was decided at last Monday evenings meeting that we would hold a special 4ehearsal next Mon day evening for the purpose of put ting on the full initiatory work to the big class that will present them- selves on the last meeting night in this month.
 If one were to explain the minutes of last meeting, they would be im- pressed with one thing, and that is this, that no one can afford to miss that initiation, for we expect to put on some work that night that some of the boys have never seen and you will receive a greater impression of woodcraft than you have ever had before.
 Every member who is interested in ma9ing this work success is hereby requested to meet at the K of P hall at o'clock on Monday evening and help in the rehearsal of this work. We need at least z5 men to put this work on and put 1t on right.
 One week from next Monday will be our regular social night ana we are going to give a masquerade bah, and everyone is to be masked. There will be small admittance fee of 25 cents apiece for all adults who are asked, and those who are not masked will either have to purchase a mask or pay an additional 25 cents. There will be masks for sales at the door,
 We wish you to tell your friends about this dance and see to it that they have way to get there.
 Everybody get a candidate for the big initiation on the last meeting nightfin this month.
 If you know of a visiting member, we think it would be a good idea to invite him to come to- lodge with you at the next meeting; if you @a this. you will be sure to be there yourseu.
 Remember next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
The Fraternal Brotherhood

On saturday night, November 3, was the regular business meeting of Poenix Lodge No. 43 there was general review of business for the preceding and present months. The committee on the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball reported it a suc- cess in every particular and a vote of thanks was extended the commit tee by the lodge for the admira ble way the affair was conducted.
 The lodge willed that the annual roll -call should be held on Decembei as that is the time set by Supreme President J. A. Batchelor for his visit to the district. There were several other affairs to take place at this time but they are to be known only by attending members.
 The Juvenile Library lodge No. F reported live meeting with initiation It was decided that the Phoenix lodges of the Fraternal Brotherhood Tould be represented in the Industrial Parade on Armistice day and every member could but have been proud of the splendid appearance of our drill team in our society's colors of white and gold and the float representing the family whose departed protector had made provision for them con- trasted with the one who had neglec- ted this duty. There was also a re- tinue of handsomely decorated auto mobiles filled with members. State Manager R. T. Mahon expressed gratitude to Phoenix and Liberty lodges for the interest taken.
 The open meeting which took place on the second Saturday was the usual success of MT. R. H. Bloom secured some numbers that were excellent, and they were well received by the I11eTn hers and their oneStS
 Phoenix lodge No. 7OS will hold an open meeting at S:30 D. m. November 16. Every father and mother of Phoenix with children under the age of 14 years is invited to hear the Han. Governor Tbos. E. Campbell speak on Mooseheart. Brother Campbell is a life member of Phoe- nix lodge and visited Mooseheart some time ago. He will speak on the sys- tenn used at Mooseheart in raising, educating and training of the chil- dren of our departed brothers, the vo- cational training and many other benefits received by our students at Mooseheart. Brother Judge Joseph s. Jenckes, and past dictator Frank H. SWensOn will also speak, after which the entertainment committee have arranged for some very good SBleGllOilS lOI tAllGl NdlIiIlGIlL. AIleT this entertainment refreshments will be served. A pleasant time is as- sured all who attend.
 Brother Moose, you have only 13 days to secure that new member for the James J. Davis class. Your pledge has gone into the executive commit tee at Mooseheart and they will be looking for your name to appear after the name of a new member on the
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
NO LONGER INELIGIBLE
By AH~-1n
By Blosser

"You objected to Jack because he had to work for a living-didn't you, mamma?"
 ''Yes. my dear. He doesn't belong to our class"
 Well, it's all right now. May he call tonight" ?"
 Has someone left him a fortune2" seNo, bu. he's lost his situation.''- Edinburgh Scotsman.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
PARIS DUEL WAS A HOAX

Paris is laughing at the latest hoax put over the ever watchful public.
 There was going to be a duel the other day and army revolvers, it had been announced, were to be used. It looked sanguinary, indeed
 But the sole upshot of it was that only the pride of the police depart ment had been wounded.
 It was announced that Marcel Cou- laud, editor of Bon Soir. and Rene
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
Marines Accompany NelO York Mail Men
 On Registered Trips
Republican A. pIessad ,nJire1

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 NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Sixty- five marlnes today began guarding the mails Tn the streets. postoffices and terminals of New York prepared to use warlike measures +o nrevent repition of last months s2 00O 900 truck robbery. The force was ex- pected to be augmented tomorrow by the arrival of 200 more sea soldiers rom the barracks at Quantico, Vir- ginla: Mail trucks were heavily guarded tonight and armed guards accompanied letter carriers dis trlbuting registered matter.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
Seisnaograph Records
 2 Pronounced Ouakes
IRenuhlican A. P. Leased WIrell

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-Two pro- nounced earthquakes were recorded on the seismograph at Georgetown uni versity yesterday afternoon. the first being at an estimated distance of ? 500 miles and the second 1.600 miles from Washington. The first disturb ance was said probably to be in South America, but the location of the second was less certain.
 The first shock began at 1: 55 D. m. and was continuing when tSe second began at 2:54 o'clock. Both thereaft- CT were intermingled but the disturb ance ended at o'clock
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
IS IT POSSIBLE? 1 ,o1o-1J
Mas peeved.

What's the matter?" . "She wanted a new dress for the party and was just about to get it when Pa discovered that the moths had eaten up his dress suit. So it's Pa who gets the new outfit. De troit Free Press.
Arizona republican., 1921-11-13
DizeIles, a widely known author.

Dizelles. a widely known author. would fight over the momentous jour nalistic question of honor of who first interviewed General Pershing.'
 The police left their cots early and went to the appointed scene ready to nab anyone who showed up. Later they discovered they had been hoaxed. Coulaud and Dizelles being one and the same person. "Dizelles" is Cou- laud's nom de plume.-New York Telegraph.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON

Mrs. Sig Solomon and her daughter
Mrs. Floyd Huffman entertained with
a Christmas luncheon at one o'clock
Friday the Solomon hcme. A three
course lunch was served at small
tables in the large living room viii 2
was charmingly decorated in the h).-
iday colors combined With cut flowers
and ferns. Cut flowers in vases were
used for the center piece ,t each
table and Christmas cards 'aarked
covers for the guests. Tie afternoon
was spent in playing Bunco, Miss
Margaret Walsh receiving the prize
for making high score. Guests in
cluded Misses Ruth Cole, Kitty Bel
Taylor, Winnie Taylor, Lois Wright.
Margaret Walsh, Margaret Chapel,
Georgia West, Helen Davis, Theims,
Shreve, Gladys Jeffries, Ruby Waite,
Mrs. Earl Galloway, Mrs. VIM. E.
Rogers and Miss Lois Gerkins, of
Colorado.
The Monett times., 1921-12-30
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Miss Dot Harvey, No. 700 Seventh
street, very charmingly entertained
the v. P. S. girls class of the First
Baptist Sunday school, at a Christ
mas party on Friday evening. The
home was beautifully decorated in red
and green. The girls exchanged gifts
which were placed in a grab basket
suspended from the ceiling, and dis
tributed during the evening. The
evening was spent in playing spirit
ual games and at the close of the
evening a one-course lunch was serv-
ed. Class members present were
Misses Mona Prevo, Ruth and Wilma
Montgomery, Marjorie Wright, Paul
inc Barclay, Fannie Armstrong, ana
Mrs. Harley Wagner, teacher of the
class.