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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
CHANGES In COURT
SYSTEM ADVOCATED
BY FRENCH PEOPLE
Preliminary Hearings Sought
by individuals Complained
Against.

PARIS. June 17.-Agitation IA.
.been started for the adoption by
rance % the American system Of
preliminary hearings" In casee
where complaint has been brought
against an individual or for soue
other reform Of the present methods
which date from the time OF NapO-
leon.
Any person. however good his rec
ord. who Ia charged by another per-
son With a crime Of misdemeanOr
may. under the present system Do
called at any hour, his effects can
bs searched and his servants and
friends questioned; his credit
subjected 10 all sorts OF indignities
and his reputation ruined for life. ac-
cording 10 a legal authority writing
in lie Madn.
Whsther you are accused Of muir
dering your cook Of nlching an aru-
choke out OF your neighbor's iceboN
only the French don't have lee
boxes-or slandering somebody. OF
refusing 20 pay your rent. or any
thing AT al. you are held TO be
guilty until you prove yourself limo
cent and treated that way
According 10 the article, an ac-
cused person IS practically subject
TO the whim Of the judge to whom
the accusation IS made. lie can bs
Curtailed At the bank. he can even
be arrested and thrown into jail
NO matter II he Is the most honest
of men and the complainant a scamp
the unhappy one has become "the
accused" writes the authority. "Ths
fact that II may be the first time a
nan is hailed into court makes no
difference at all
IF man Is proved innocent by
trial and released = ON jail or em-
barrassing surveillance the odiuU
still clings." says the authority. He
has only two recourses~-he may get
a sort OF certificate or innocence from
the judge. ard ne may sue the COM
plainant for calumny Neither" the
writer concludes, as much satisfac-
ton. especially as the neighbors, en-
Joying gossip too much 10 let it die
never again act the same as before
toward the accused although his in
nOccnce has been legally proved.
"Of recent years" continues the
writer, abuses OF this system have
been even greater than previously
The allegations Of maniacs or OF
swindlers are made the basis of ac
cusations that give their victims In
finite mbarrassment and trouble
cost them money and may in the end
spoil their whole lives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18

court sessions without travelling
back and forth from a downtown
Office
If I didn't hold court al home
I don't know how I'd get through
the housekeeping season or get my
fruits and preserves put up for
winter
You see. even if I am a judge
I'm first a wife and mother. and
mustn't neglect the duties that 90
with those titles"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
More Railroads to Aid Ildustry's
Development in China, Banker Says
American Submits Plan for Alienation of Many Families
Orient and for UnificatiOn of Millions of
People in War-TOrn Republic.
Must Raise Funds

ried from Szechuan 10 Eastern Chi
ma for one cent bushel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
Al Food Handlers Must
Hare Health Certificates

All handlers Of food. including
dairymen. grOcers, meat cutters,
fruit vendors. restaurant employees
and the like. are reminded 10 obtain
a physicians certificate of health by
July 1 OF be liable to arrest.
Such notice was forthcoming Sat
urday from Or j. f. Olney, local
food and dairy INSPECTOR. The health
certificates are demanded by state
Jaw of all dealers i'm food i-respec-
tive OF their occupation. whe-e such
dealers may come In direct contact
with such product. Each year a new
certificate must be obtained. The in
tent OF the Jaw is TO guard corsum-
ers against the spread of infectious
o. communicable disease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
SEASONS CANTALOUPE
YIELD Is PLENTIFUL

WASHINGTON, June 17.-Canta-
loupes will be plentiful in the United
states this year, according TO the
Department OF Agriculture.
Reports 20 the department show
the acreage of this luscious fruit in
sixteen Of the producing States
to be $3.50 acres. as compared with
1880 acres in 1921.
Colorado has the largest acreage.
with $4,000 acres. Arkansas. with
500 acres; California, with 1880
acres. and Maryland. with $40
acres. are next in the order named.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
White Ants Destroying
Homes nm Illinois Civ

CLINTON. TIL. June 17-An
army OF white ants-millions IN
rumber-are destroying two beauti-
ful homes IN this city. Eating their
way through the weatherboarding.
the insect army has burrowed into
the hard wood floors until the
boards crumble under a toucn or
the finger. No check can be mace
on the destructive pests and the
y ONES are doomed to be reduced to
nothing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
sTEEL ENInRoIpERY.

steel embroidery sounds -ather
harsh. but nevertheless II makes
novel trimming for a suit o. blue
serge. II is used only on the collar
and belt. but 20 gives distinction 90
the who'll frock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18

Wanted competent lady bOoiSkecp-
CT and assistant bookkecpcr. Build
ing and Loan Assn. 216 ". Wash
ingtOn AXc.--i69.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-18
MRS. MILDRED BRANDT.

Mrs. Mildred Brandt. housewife
and mother OF two children, has
been elected police magistrate of
Winslow, I'll. Probably she's the first
Illinois woman 10 hold such an office.
I'm going 10 hold court in The
parlor Of my home" she says, CSC
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
CONTRACT LET FOR TWO
BRICK BUSINESS BUILDINGS

Contracts were awarded to G. B.
Andrews for the building of two mod
ern brick store buildings on the lots
owned by J. $. Andrews and J. r.
Butler just north Of the Arcadia Iron
Woroks. These buildings will be BOX
80 each, and will be constructed under
the same contract, though owned
separately.
The type Of construction will be
modern in every respect. Both build
ings will have concrete floors, plate
glass fronts, and will be made as near
ly rat proof as is possible.
J. r. Butler will occupy his build
ing as soon as completed. Mr.. An
drews expects to lease his building
when completed, although as yet he
has made no deal with anyone.
Construction work will be started
this week, and pushed to completion a:
rapidly as possible.
From reports that are current, sew
eral other brick business buildings ar,
likely to be erected here before thu
year closes. With the completion O
the $1OO,OOO.O0 high school building tt
be constructed here in the near fu
ture, there is likely to be many new
homes constructed. Many are nov
| under way, and nearing completion.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
DERRICK TINIBERS ORDERED
FOR SNlITHERMAN WE'LL

Considerable impetus was given to
oil ctiyities in this section this week
when it was made public that an order
had been placed for derrick timbers
for the first well to be drilled on the
Smitherman block The location of
this we'll has not been given out, but
it is the general belief that it will be
somewhere in section q or in that
vicinity.
Other interesting developments in
clude the completion Of a block by
Len Y. Langston and associates, con-
sisting of between 5000 and 1000 acres
in township II, range 5, known as the
Sam Davis block. This lies about :
miles southeast Of Arcadia. 1t is re-
ported that 2 or more wells will be
drilled, and that preparations are be-
q made to begin operations at once.
Preparation are being made to drill
anywhere from four to six wells on
the Williams-McGrevy block, consist.
ing Of 1000 acres.
Drilling in the Carl Goff we'll a few
miles southeast of Arcadia has leached
a depth of 1900 feet. A new and
heavier rig is beng used to complete
this well, in order that Satisfactory
test may be made. The first rig was
considered too light.
Every day brings new lease buyers
looking for holdings, and trading in
leases continues quite brisk.
The Standard Oil Co., is building a
derrick for a test near Heflin, La.
lust north of the Bienville parish
line. We are not informed as to the
extent of the headway which has been
made on this test.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
THIS PARISH TAKES TWO PRIZ.
rs IN ORATORICAL CONTEST

On last Thursday and Friday at
Centenary College, Shreveport, a state
wide oratorical contest was held, III
which contestants from all over TN
state took part.
Ten valuable prizes were ohered
all of these prizes called a years
tuition in Centenary College and a
number of them had in addition mon
ey prizes. 1t is gratifying that stud
ents from Bienville parish won two
Of these valuable prizes, one-ffth OF
the prizes offered coming to this par
ish. The winners were Mr.. Paxton
Callahan representing the Glbslant
High School and Mr.. Clyde Williams
representing the Castor High Scohool
These young men are to be congratu
lated upon ther success in represent
ing their schools and Bienville Par
ish 30 ably.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
NEW FILLING STATION NOW
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The new drive-in filling station just
completed and which is located on the
Dixie Highway on the west approach
to the business section Of Arcadia is
now doing a nice business, under the
able management Of Messrs. Butler
and Atkins. They are handling Ger.
titled" petroleum products distributed
by the Wilkerson Oil Distributing Co.,
also full line Of accessories Of all
kinds. In addition to these, they are
equipped to give free adj and free
water service to their customers.
Both of these young men are live
wires, and good business men, and will
doubtless get their share Of this class
OF business.
We call the attention Of our readers
to their announcement appearing in
another section Of the Democrat.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
HEAVY RAIN AND WIND

One Of the heaviest rains OF the
season fell here Saturday from II :4O
TO 100. The rain was accompanied
by wind and hail. Although no dam
age was done to property here, roads
were obstructed in some section Dv
fallen timber.
Another. heavy rain fell Monday
night, but was not accompanied BY SC
much wind. At Haynesville however
it developed into a cyclone which dlC
much damage. 1t was reported Tues
day morning that between 100 ant
$50 oil derricks in the Haynesvllie OF
field had been blown down and prop
| erty damage done which was estimated
| at $2OO,OOO.OO.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES ARE
COMMENDED FOR GOOD WORK

Sheriff J. E., Currie has received a
most complimentary letter from Pro.
hibition Commissioner R. A. Haynes
complimenting him and his deputies
throughout the parish for the splendid
work done by them in aiding in the
enforcement of the prohibition laws.
The letter Is as follows:
washington, D. G., May Is, 1922.
Mr.. J. E. Currie, Sheriff
Bienville Parish,
Arcadia, La.
Der Sir: The Federal Prohibition
Director of your State, Mr.. Hugh
Larre, has called my attention to the
valuable services that you and your
forces have been rendering in aiding
his Office in the enforcement Of the
prohibition law in Bienville parish.
have been informed that you and
your deputies have been performing
some splendid work in suppressing the
Illegal manufacture and traffic in liquor
in your community. It has also been
reported to me that you are displaying
wonderful spirit Of cooperation with
the Federal Prohibition Directors Of
flee, and that you are always ready
and willing to assist the Federal Pro-
hibition agents whenever possible.
I, as we'll as Mr.. Larre, appreciate
the many cOurtesies extended our
| agents; the fine spirit that you and
your men are manifesting and the help
that you are giving this department.
It is only by the mutual cooperation
Of all law enforcement agencies, both
Federal nd State, that we can hope to
accomplish the best results in our
work, and cannot sufficiently thank
you for your. valuable adj and assist.
ance in enforcing the prohibition law
in Louisiana. >.
With highest regards and best wish
es for the continued success Of y0ul
work. I am
Respectfully yours,
R. A. HAYNES,
Prohibition Commissioner.
|
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
MANY AMENDMENTS OFFERED
BY STATE SOLONS

ulOll RouSt' iiu.' Way ...J uuS ms
bv the rate at which amendments to
the constitution have been introduced
during the first two weeks of the leg
islative session. voters in the con-
gressional elections Of 1922 will be
called upon to mark an unusually
long list Of amendments. AS some
body predicted. if the solons continue
during the next two weeks, the pace
they set in offering amendments the
first two weeks, the voters will have
to "use stepladder on marking their
ballots"
Alredy II amendments have been
introduced. They are:
BY Senator G. H. Couvillon-Ex-
pmpting overflowed lands from taxa.
ton for the year or years said over
flow occurred. including 1922
By representative L. b. Baynard
Jr-Removing the state capital to
Alexandria.
BY Representative H. Jordan
Authorizing the legislature to post
pone the payment Of taxes in case of
overflow.
BY Representative H. ]. Cox-Mak.
ing poll taxes a lien on chattel prop
erty.
BY Representative 7. H. McEach-
ern-Allocating to parishes one-third
of the severance tax collected from
oil or gas produced in the parish and
wipiug out the s2OO,OOOoo limitation,
parishes are permitted to reeve.
By Representative f. L. Saucier.-'
TO allow five years in which to re.
deem property sold for taxes.
BY Representative Gilbert l.. Dupre
Limiting parishes to a 80 per cent
assessment on the valuation of prop
erty.
By Senator E. w. Browne-Reduc
ton of the greater college severance
tax to $1,0OO,OOO a yaer and extending
the time to 1927, insted of 1925.
By Representative r. L. Williams
To remove the capital to New Or
lens.
By Representative J. F. schell.-
Removing collection Of motor license
taxes from secretary of state and plac'
ing it in the hands of the highway
commission and clerks of court.
By Representative H. A. Burgess
Extending exemptions on rural
homes up to $1,000 value for five years
BY Representative J. H. Schell-
TO abolish parish registrars Of voters
excepti!,g Orleans, and restoring the
duties to the clerks of court.
By Representative T. T. Webb-Tt
abolish the Louisiana tax commission
BY Representative H. Jordan.-T(
abolish the legislative bureau.
By Representative ]. F. Schell-ln
creasing the severance tax on oil anC
gas to 3 per cent, and reducing thu
ALLEGATION to the Greater Agricultur
al college.
By Representative s. o. Shattuck'-
TO require a majority Of the registered
voters to legalize a special tax elec
tion.
/ By Representative NJ. J. Sylveste
To allocate one-fifth Of all severanc
taxes to the parishes from which tn
| natural resources are produced.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
new JORDAN GREETED BY
MANY OLD FRIENDS

Rev, W. H. Jordan, former pastor
of the Methodist church here, but now
Of Winfield, preached the commence !,
ment sermon Sunday morning AZ lne
high school building. The auditorium
was filled to capacity, and many eA'
pressions Of appreciation ior nro,
Jordan's sermon was heard among among
those present. Many old frlends
erected Bro. Jordan. and Mrs. JORDAN,
Who accompanied him, and accorded
them a hearty welcome to their lot
4 ner home.
]. Bro. Jordan was prevailed upon oy
trineds to remain over, which ne nnai'
y consented to do and filed the pull
ut at the Methodist church Sunday
/ lisht, returning to his home In Wmn'
4 ield Monday morning. Mrs JORDAN
lemanied over for a few days vlstl
With friends.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
ARCADIA MOTOR COMPANY
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

The Arcadia Motor Company has
greatly improved the appearance of
their place of business by putting in
about Is feet Of culvert and leyeling
off the ground on tle east front of
their building, and are making other
improvements which ad to their facili-
ties for taking care of the needs of
automobile owners.
They are to be congratulated upon
their success since opening for bust.
ness here. Their sales on Ford cars
continue to increase, and their service
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

department is always taxed to capacity
to handle the repair work which
comes to them.
They are contemplating other i'm.
provements to be started later, but
have not definitely stated their plans.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
TRAGEDY Ended Youthful Love.

Tragedy Ended Youthful Love.
When | was eight years old had q
Esau. One day he gave me q ring.
Nhleh priced very much. When !
~ It his house one day his mother
~ The ring. She had been looking
10 over for It. Needless to ray gave
~ the ring and she gave Johnny
semethlng. That ended my 6rst love
NAH. Chicago Journal.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
The Horse in Painting,

No real interest Is taken in the
horse until Van Dykes time, he and
Rubens doing more for it than all
the previous painters put together.
Rubens was Il good rider, and rode
nearly every day.-Ruskin.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for
their kindness and sympathy during the
sickness and death Of Mrs. Sallie
A Woods. May Gods richest bless
illgs be your reward.
MR.. and MRS. T. J. BEST,
and Family.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

6dence we appreciate and value more highly than money or
superficial conmendation.
All banking business is done on CoNflDENcE e ana
when confidence is gone then business and reputation gone
with it.
Beware Of the man who misrepesents his business to
YOU o his reason for doing is that he does not want you
to know the facts.
In business the measure Of success is the achievements
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
CONFIDENCE
uuuuuuuu uuE

of that nstuton and it either survives pershes upon its
record.
We solicit your banking business upon record Of
quarter of century of success and advancement upon our
straightforward and wide open methods of dealing with the
public and upon our ability to give you good and efficient
service and to accommodate you and aid you when you need
help and lastly upon the recognized safety of the banks that
we operate. IL
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Produces Like Effect.

Produces Like Effect.
The force Of example Is shown BY
the fact that when razor loses Its
temper 1t is apt to make the user lose
his also.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
a Nard Answer.

J., husband considered q very long
hofers he proposed to me. He
M ea1etul.r aAh, III always
L q people who set taken Y
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

Subscribe for the Democrat.
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of ARCADIA, LOUISIANA

You know that Abe Lincoln said that "You can fool
SOME Of the people ALL Of the time, and that you can
fool ALL Of the people SOME Of the time, BUT that you
can't FOOL ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE
TIME
We take the people into our confidence and represent
,noqs on Sc Aou4 Aap ua s Sc lsn! m'p zusq mo
It as we do and when they have learned that we are tar ana
open with them they place their confidence in u.s. lh's con-
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

Special work at a special price at
the Arcadia Business College.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
ABILITY TO RISE.

full people who have risen beyond
their early surroundings and circles yet the start did not seem
very exceptional Lady Aston the gifted former American girl
who has been visiting her home country might he taken rep
resenative OF such As young she bright and
clever there others would made equally
fine appearance Now the British parliament she has made
herself all the civilized world and OF the leaders
of the thought of
So with majority the big and poll
teal positions They the about like other
people They would be above the of not by
any wonders But their ability from practice in
doing things When they opportunity exercise
siblity they throw their whole hearts into il.
AS they fill the duties of their first positions their skill judg
power leadership Their evidence is due not
much their superiority TO their making the best
their opportunities and the wisdom that through
their experiences
So the path ambitious young person
of judgment. He be distrustfu of
powers the But if he make good in his first
opportunities perform his tasks well that he wins attention.
promotions him. his do things and to
make large decisions and inspire others will time on
His capacity for big things viii keep charging and the great
responsibilities of high position easier to him finally
tie small difficulties of his first steps upward appeared at
time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
PROMOTERS OF PROGRESS

People their money large city stores who
do shopping other slow realize how they fail
ing cooperate with the for which they de-
pend put their home communities ahead
The clerk merchant other city
interested Hill and concerned to do thing
put this community ahead But when home
promote agencies that working minute TO
advance the interests of this city.
The distant store is interested to make sales and II gets md
of its goods satisfied But the home merchant not merely
interested sell his goods but he planning and working all the
time to build up the community of which he Is part.
If he sells farm tools implements he Is all the time on the
lookout ideas that will help country people increase
production and develop the prosperity OF the community II ne
sells household stuff he is the watch for goods that Will help
his townspeOpe keep their places at the minimum OF
pense The thought of improvement OF the home community and
prosperity through all his purposes and affects
all his plans and purchases.
Is it. worth while for people ally themselves
with these local forces that working day for the pros
perty of this home community? The limited intelligence
should that it worth while. and that it is showing poor
spirit of reciprocity fail to do
So when buy home reflect that YOU
strengthening enterprises which working build
community and make your property and job vau
able civic institutions prosperous and to make this
city better place to live in.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
MAKING RETURN FOR EDUCATION

One of the big problems education how provide advanced
opportunities poor boys The country full OF ambitious
Young fellows whose parents afford dollar spend
college OF technical school education Yet muudes of them
ability and capable OF big results if they could
get a superior education.
While many young people do succeed working their own way
through advanced Institutions takes lot OF grit and
lot young people can't how be done The cost OF the
higher education who fitted and
worthy to receive its benefits.
What the colleges and technical schools need more scholar
ships which be offered poor boys and girls
The who has made life and who can see how MS
tremendous factor achieving that may
well for what he has received by providing such
scholarship school college that him his start and
opened the doors of opportunity to him.
The of wealth and position who makes this return ior what
has given him. adds the welfare and happiness OF his
country He helps send each young person into the
world who has higher and intelligent conceptions OF life who
will be good government and for civic progress
people make these generous gifts during their life
time the gratitude the folks TO whom they
opened e opportunities The friendship and affection OF
received this help ought count to OF
wealth and position than luxury his dollars buy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory Of William J.
Sco;t-e
Five years nave passed since death
took from u or only son. William.
still we cannot understand why he
was taken, When he was needed most.
He was % kind and thoughtful OF his
parents We needed him. and loved
him. bu; MS Heavenly Father needed
him ami lowed him more. and called
him from q world Of trouble 20 q land
Of res;. l. can b. truly said he called
one amongst the best. In the midst
Of life. ye, we are in death. He came
forth a. . flower and was cut down.
but his memory StiI remains 10
brighten our lives. May Ne not sor-
row. - those that have no hope. Only
q LITTLE while and we will see him
again. where there j. no sorrow. no
pain We of,iimes think we can
hear hi footsteps. ard his sweet voice
making music in our ears, in the
lonely midnight gioom- o. William,
how We miss YOU.
Father. Mother and Sister.