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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
FIRE HAVOC REPORT;
MOST OF IT PREVENT

Forty-three persons were killed.
thirty-eight wounded. and damage
amounting TO $6.347. .45l-all rs
isiana. in 1921. by fire.
Had this occurred at one tin
one place. it would have been
as terrible and shocking disaslel
it had been asserted afterward
the tragedy was preventable. a
ing investigation would have bee
dered by the State Fire Marshall.
sibly those responsible would have
indicted for their acts or neglcc
However, the loss and the death
scattered over the whole State
through twelve months. So mo
all escaped more than passing a
in the papers. and dropped fron
news in day Or two,
Yet many Of the deaths. many
wounds, most of the loss. is atni
bic to carelessness, carelessness a
simple precautions which con
sense should distate, Of the plan
authorities have laid down and Fe
ed year after year.
Orleans fire loss in 1921 was
378.637. Be sure that this was
levied, not on the immediate suffs
but upon the whole body Of the
ing, tax-paying population. Fo
insurance rate must cover fire Il
and the cost of operating fire insu
companies.-N. o. Item.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
SOUTH LAUDED FOR
ADVANCES In EDUCATION

Washington. - Remarks of Sen.
ator Smoot of Utah in senate in the
course of the tariff debate on the de-
gree of illiteracy in southern states
brought an impassioned response to-
day from Senator Robinson of Arkan-
sas.
Some senators have at one time
threatened to divide the country. Some
senators think that virtue and intelli-
gence are the particular characteristics
of the locality from which they come
and that ignorance and ilIiteracy are
confined to other sections of the coun-
try" said Robinson.
1t is true that there is illiteracy in
some southern states, but history shows
that the Civil War left to the South,
ruined and impoverished to a pathetic
degree the burden of educating very
large population recently liberated
from slavery. almost wholly illiterate.
mo other people in history have met
so great misfortunes, so gallantly over
come all differences and so triumphant
ly emerged from the misfortunes of a
desolating warfare as have the people
of the south.
Today we maintain p acticaIIy at
the expense of the Whit population,
educational institutions for colored stu
dents of the same character os those
provided for white children. In spite
of sneers and insinuations the white
race is advancing to condition of en-
ightenment and glory, leading by the
hand the children of the colored race.
"Here we ought to forget sectional
lines and sectional antagonisms. con
scious of the fact that we are senators
and servants of a great republic.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
COTTON FAMINE NOW
TALKED IN TRADE CIRCLES

Within the last month cotton has ad-
yanced in price more than $40 a bale.
The range between the high and low
for the period is almost SIS a bale.
During the last week despite prospects
of period Of clear weather, prices
advanced more than So bale.
For many months the statistical po-
sition of the market has been very
strong. However. in the midst Of trade
depression it was pointed out there was
no demand for cotton and no matter
how small the supply. if people were
not going to buy cotton, the price would
not advance, Then with the end Of
March and the beginning of April, the
turn for the better became apparent
in the industrial and commercial world.
The stock exchange had been reflect
ing or rather anticipating this situation
for more than two months. The cotton
market still held back.
The bullish demand figures began
to come in from day to day, piling up
tremendous force in favor Of a bull
market. Then the clouds opened and
practically flooded the State of Texas.
This was all that was needed, and cot
ton prices climbed to new high levels
since last fall. Towards the end of this
week prices eased off slightly on better
weather prospects for west of the Mis-
sissippi and on the basis Of a general
belief that the market was due for a
natural reaction from the recent sensa-
tionaI advance. 1t is doubtful if the
advance of the last two weeks would
have come just at this time had it moi
been for the Texas rains, despite the
very bullish statistical reports and op-
timistic trade reviews which have come
into the market But the question now
is will prices go higher or slump back
to l6 cents2
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
DISTRICT NO. A VOTES
AGAINST GOOD ROADS

At the special election held last Tues
day by the citizens of Road District No.
4. Vernon Parish, the proposition to
issue bonds for the construction and
maintenance of public roads was de-
feated by substantial majority. The
exact figures of the vote were not to
be had by the Vernon Parish Police
Jury yesterday, the returns of the cleo
ton officials coming in rather slowly
and it took the Hon. E. E. Jordan,
Clerk of the Police Jury all day to tab
ulate the result.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

citizens in the flooded regions through
their local Red Cross chapters.
The flood began with large break
in the levee at Ferriday, La. smaller
breaks at other places, and with the
high backwater from the Red, Black,
and Yazoo rivers. In Louisiana and
alone nearly 10000 people
have been driven from their homes and
the larger portion of them are being
cared for by the Southern Division of
the Red Cross in tent colonies at Nat
chez, Harrisonburg, Rhinehart, and
Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. An
other tent colony will soon be opened
in Redwood, ten miles north of Vicks-
burg, and refugees now living in gar
rets and box cars will be placed in
this camp by the Red Gross.
The most serious aspect of the sit
uation is the crop failures of recent
years which have rendered many Of
the homeless practically destitute. 1t
is estimated that more than 100000
will be needed for food alone before
conditions become normal and the wa
ters subside. Altogether more than
$500 square miles of territory are now
covered by raging waters and the flood
seems now on the increase so that even
a greater number of square miles may
be submerged before the waters reach
heir crest.
Active relief has been extended by
he Red Cross since the first leyee
broke and this work will be continued
As fast as new funds permit. Over
100000 have so far been expended
y national headquarters and the
Southern Division on relief work.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
THE WOMEN'S RIGHTS BILL
Shreveport, La, May s, I91

Shreveport. La, May s, 1922.
To the Editor
Enclosed please find authentic Wo-
mems Rights Bill to be introduced in
the Legislature by Senator Fern Wood
of Vernon Parish.
Release at once.
Thanking you to give this good"
position, | am,
Alice Mai WilkinsoG,
Chairman, Natl Women's Party, La.
AN ACT: To confer on women the
same legal and civil rights, powers and
privileges that men possess.
Section |: Be it enacted by the Leg
islature of Louisiana: That women
shall have the same rights and privi-
'leges under the law as men, with re-
spect to-; freedom of contract; acquir-
ing, inheritlng, controlling, holding and
conveying property; becoming parties
lltigant; choice of domicile; care and
custody Of children; and shall enjoy
such equality in all matters affecting
their civil, political and property rights
and Notwithstanding the provisions Of
any law to the contrary.
Section 2: The courts, executive
and administrative officers, shall make
all necessary rules and provisions to
carry out the intent and purposes of
this statute.
Section 3: This article shall be con
:strued as abrogating in every way the
common and civil law disabilities of
women.
Section 4; Nothing in this Act shall
be taken, intended or construed as af-
fecting, changing or abrogating in any
manner any laws now existing or which
may hereafter be passed regulating the
employment of women in industry or
industrial enterprises.
Section 5; All laws and parts of
laws in conflict with any provisions of
this Act the same be and are hereby re-
pealed. The following Articles of the
Revised Civil Code are hereby repeal
ed: Articles 81, 80, 254, 255, 1916,
1852, 1905. 1906, 1919, 1916, I545,
1864. 1897, 264, and Articles: 80,
l20, ZIG, 258, 1880, 1882, 1887, D.
go, 300l in so far as the provisions
, thereof are in conflict with this act
are also repealed.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

The world is to be saved thru Coop
Grafton. Full and complete co-opera-
ton is the deliverer from the chaos
of the present competitive strife. Here
the god Of war is to meet his downfall.
This means education, which can only
come thru experience, of which the fl
nal chord that proceeds the harmony.
essential to success. has not yet been
struck. The stage, however, is fully
set for action, awaiting only the hour
for the play to begin. And what a
scene it will bel Could it be filmed.
no show that has ever been set to
screen would compare with it as much
as a drop Of water to the oceanl
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
SHERIFF TURNER AT
FEDERAL COURT

Hon. D. F. Turner. Sheriff of Yer
non Parish, returned from Lake Char
les yesterday. where he had been at
tending the sitting of the Federal Dis
trict Court. Of the two cases against
violators of the Prohibition law, the
Sheriff submitted to the Court, he lost
one, the defendant being acquitted by
the jury, while in the other case, the
culprit was convicted, fined, and sent
to prison.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
SKINNY OPERATOR
KILLED BY

Sunday night. Rees McAIpin
previously located still hot e.
Fullerton, waited until The op
began to produce the fiery. proh
fluid, and surprised them in be
McAlpin called upon The Two
to throw up their hands. Instead
Of them reached for his gun bA
Deputy was too quick for him
result was that one Of the Negros
killed and the other mortally VA
ed.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
TO SELL 100000
OF SCHOOL BONDS

Hon. Dr.. F. P. Jones, president Of
the Vernon Parish School Board, will
sell 100000 worth of School District
Bonds, bearing six percent per year,
the sale to be held at the Lesville Court
House, at | ! o'clock. am, on Wednes-
day. June 2lst, the proceeds to be
used for the erection and maintenance
of school buildings of LeesviIle and
Vernon Parish.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
HELP THE FLOOD SUFFERERS

An appeal for $5OO,OO0 to be used
for relief work among the $4,000 hum
cry and homeless refugees in the flood
areas of the Mississippi Valley was
made Thursday by Judge John Barton
Payne, national chairman of the Amev-
ican Red Cross. This appeal, with t,
endorsement Of President Warren G.
Harding, honorary chairman of t.
Red Cross, has been made necessar
by the highest waters ever flooding the
states near the mouth of the Mss
pi, which have confronted the Re
Cross with one Of the most serious e
lief sitcations it has faced since it,
organization. This sum is in additio
to the 100000 which the ARC has
already appropriated for relief work.
In letter to all Red Cross chap
tiers in America, Chairman Payne says:
Floods in the valley of the Illinois
Ohio and Mississippi rivers have caus-
ed death and great loss of property
and thousands of families to be with
out shelter, food or proper clothing.
Thirty-one thousand of the homeless
are being fed by the Red Cross in the
state of Mississippi alone. The Red
Cross has quickly organized relief work
with the help Of local committees at
many places in Illinois and on the Mis-
sissippi river south of ST. Louis, partic-
ularly in the states of Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana. The first needs
have been met by the national head
quarters with an appropriation of ap-
proximately one hundred thousand dol
lars.
There is great work to be done un-
til the stricken people who have lost
their all can be reestablished in home
life. At least 100000 will be re-
quired by the Red Cross. There should
be generous assistance for these strug-
CLING communities and the health and
comfort of destitute men, women, and
children should have every possible at
tention.
THE chapters are requested to so
licit Immediately contributions to be
administered by the national organiza-
ton of the American Red Cross thru
state and local committees which it has
organized or thru which it is discharg-
ing responsibility for relief work.
Contributions may be made for use
at any designated place or in any spe-
cific territory, or for distribution ac-
cording to actual necessity for help at
the discretion of the national organiz-
alton. Chapter officers will report and
forward the money which they collect
to the respective division officers" "
Upon being informed of the cam
paign by the Red Cross for the flood
stricken sufferers, President Harding
wrote: Il have observed with much in
terest and pleasure the prompt and
effective work which the Red Cross is
doing for the relief of acute need in
the flooded areas of the Mississippi val
ley and | congratulate you upon this
splendid public service. The country.
am sure, will warmly appreciate this
service Of the Red Cross and will re-
spond any appeal which it may make
for this great work.
The Red Cross, according to Judge
Payne, at first believed that the flood
situation could be cared for with the
funds available; but since the condi-
ions in the stricken areas have con-
,tantly grown worse, Red Cross Off
.ials are taking this opportunity to let
he people of America contribute to-
ward the relief Of their stricken fellow
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
LEESVILLE FAMILY KILLED
CROSSING R. R. BRIDGE

Lewis Cgum, his brother-in-law. an
old lady named Williams. and several
children were all killed by being run
6ver by a train, while attempting to
cross railroad bridge in Texas. We
have been unable to learn the location.
The Crum family resided for quite a
while in Leesville and were well known
to many here.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
BIDS FOR DAVIS SCHOOL BIO

Sealed bids for the erection Of f
school building at Davis Mills ar
ed for by. Hon. Finly Stanly, SUI
tendent Of the Vernon Parish
who will open the bids al HIS
the LeesviIIe Court House. on
nesday, June 2Ist.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
TO BE MARRIED

Miss Alpha Stokes, daughter of jew
eler Stokes. of LeesviIIe. is to be mar
ried Monday at Beaumont. Tex, to
Mr.. Bedsole, of that city. They will
take a honeymoon trip to San Fran
cisco, CAL, and, returning, make their
home at Beaumont, where Mr.. Bedsolt
is in the automobile business.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
MAY COURT ADJoURNS

The May term of the Twelfth Judi
cial District Court was adjourned by
the Hon. Mr.. Justice John H. Boone
last Saturday, May 18th, large num-
Der of minor and civil cases having
been disposed of. The next term is
to be held early in the fall, the date
not yet having been fixed by His Hon
or.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

Johnny: did Moses have 81
sia like what you've gotl"
Dad: How on earth do I kn
Why do you ask such a question
Johnny: well. our Sunday Sc
teacher says the Lord gave Moses
tablets. London Mail.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18
FREE AGRICULTURAL FILMS
AT COLONY THEATER SUNDAY

The U. S. Farms has received
three more agricultural films from the
U. S. Department of Agriculture at
Washington, D. C.. and they will be
thrown on the screen at the Colony
theater next sunday evening.
The films are entitled. EXIT Ascar-
is. . in two reels, and ''HIigh Steppers. :
in one reel.
A concert and entertainment will all
so be added TO the program, and all
are asked to come and see the govern
ment's free farm pictures.
Lei the Democrat do your printing-
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

The last obstacle 10 stand between
humsnity and the millennium will be
the greed, malevolence. brutshness
and hate Of men in their pursuit Of
money.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

pteacHcu IiuuI - WdiosS wheat with
the vitamines knocked ont Of Il. We
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

'sBa then our sacriice the last. they saia.
49, ca Iha naaa -na- ra--.r - -
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

Netting beneath the deadly are and tr,ie.
Dnuraa ont E.ar. 49, -..--.- - 49,
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-18

2f Lhe PIC VII Be enIitIed % SI5Ol
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-15
TOWNSHEND.

An enjoyable meeting of West River
Grange was held Tuesday evening though
the heavy thunder showers limited the
number of members present. The first
and second degrees were conferred on a
class of six, after which refreshments of
popcorn and homemade candy in variety
were served by the members whose
birthdays occur in March and April a
large and attractively decorated birth
dav cake was presented by the March
members to the one April member. The
cake was cut and served the slices con
tanning ring thimble. button and
q piece of money. 1T was eaten as a
- mum cake. forfeit being imposed
upon any member who spoke or laughed
while the cake was being disposed of.
Needless to say few would have escaped
the penalty had not the Judge been
lenient.. At the business session a vote
was taken to hold the annual Grange
fair this fall and to distribute seeds to
the school children; A general commit
tee was appointed BY nomination to
have the fair in charge. including Mrs.
H. F. Howard. Mrs. D. G. Smythe. H.
#. Franklin. Mrs. II. T. Waite and DIR.
T. L. OsgOod.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-15

Mrs. \. May. have bought the Jonas
Allen place formerly known as the
George Chamberlain place.
Rev. j. NJ. Dennison attended the
funeral of Mrs. George Shampine in
Williamsville Monday Mrs Shampine
was former resident of this place.
There viii be Easter exercises in the
church Sunday morning by the children,
with special music by the choir There
will be stereoptieon lecture in the eve
ming.
DR.. George Hopkinson of Akron, Ohio.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hopkinson of
Allston, Mass, were called here Monday
by the death of their father, Rev. III. NJ
Hopkinson of West Wardsboro. The
funeral was held Tuesday
Mrs. Nellie Drake of Chicago accom-
panied the body of her father, Charles
w. Rice, here Friday night. The burial
service was held Saturday morning in
the village cemetery. Mrs Drake
called on a few friends Saturday and
Sunday, returning to Brattleboro Mon
day morning.
The box. social and sa-e of fancy
articles, homemade candy, fortune tell
ing, and fishpond, by the Smilers Mon
day evening in the town hall was a sue
cess socially and financially, S42.92 being
cleared Readings were given by Mrs.
j. S. COrser and L. p. Sprague The
games, the honeymoon, and the spider s
webb, were played, after which the
boxes Were auctioned off Coffee was
served III the dining room.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-15
wARDsBORO.
Former Resident Dies in Chicago.

Charles Wesley Rice, who had spent
most of his life in Wardsboro, died
Tuesday morning, April 4, in Chicago,
where he had lived little over two
lily.
Mr.. Rice was born in 1885, the young
est child of Ephriam and Betsey Rice.
His education was obtained from the
public schools of Wardsboro and from
his keen observation of life.
In 1868 he married Miss Emily Hits
of South Wardsboro. To them We're
born two daughters. Mrs Nellie j. r..
Drake of Chicago, and Mrs Lila b.
Ranney of Springfield, Mass.
In 1913 he met with a great loss in
the death of his wife. The following
six years he spent with his daughter,
Lila, in Springfield and the remaining
portion of his life with the daughter in
Chicago.
Soon after his marriage Mr.. Rice went
to Geneseo, Ill., expecting to settle in
the West. but on the insistence of his
parents he decided to return and pur
chase the Rice homestead, which he
made a means of livelihood and an at
tractive place.
Dominant characteristics of his life
were a marked energy, honesty, indus
try and loyalty to friends. His creed
was the golden rule.
His death resulted from the failing
strength OF old age ana a severe cold.
The funeral service was held Wednes
day April 5, in Chicago, Rev. G. o. Brigg.
a friend of the family, officiating The
burial service at Wardsboro Saturday
morning. April s, was conducted by Rev.
J. NJ Dennison of the Methodist CHURCH
Mr.. Rice had deep affection for his
native town and often requested that
his final resting place should be beside
his wife among his native hills, which
request was carried out by his daugh-
ter. Nellie, who accompanied the body
to its last resting place.
Besides his two daughters. Mr.. Rice
leaves three grandchildren, Mrs. Bea-
trice BENJAMIN of Brattleboro, and Bry-
ant and Ruth Drake of Chicago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-15
BIC EXHIBITION,
PLANNED FOR 1925
150th Anniversary of Sign
ing Declaration of
independence
PHILADELPHIA
CHOSEN PLACE

City Pledges S5,OOOOOO SuppOrt-Will
Show World Progress Since Centen-
NAL Exposition States Will Be
Asked To Be Represented.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April b
With the selection of the Paramount Park
site and the special message of President
Harding urging congress to give its Off
ciaI sanction. the Sesqui-Centennial ex-
hibition i'm celebration of the 150th ami
versary of the signing of the declaration
of independence to be held here in 1926
is beginning to take definite form.
The local organization, which has the
enterprise in charge, is made up of the
most prominent and influential citizens
of Philadelphia with Mayor J. Hampton
Moore as president, and Alba B. Johnson,
former head of the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, as vice president. There also is
an executive committee of six members
and board of p directors.
The preliminary promotion and pub
licity will be directed by Victor Rose
water, for many years publisher of the
Omaha Bee who has been named as
assistant to the president.
Pl6dgIng support.
Philadelphia officially has pledged
financial support in the sum of S5,0OO.O0O
and has made an initial appropriation of
5000, and the legislature of PennSylva-
MIA has created a state commission look
ing towards the participation of the com
monwealth. Kansas and New Jersey
already have taken Legislative action in
dorsing and promising TO take part in
the exposition, the latter with prelim-
mary appropriation.
Paramount Site.
The Paramount site includes the
sition marking the Tooth anniversary of
the declaration was held in 1876, al
though with a considerable additional
acreage
While the exhibition is still in the
planning stage, the scope is expected to
embrace particularly the world progress
made in the sciences, arts and industries
during the 30 years period that has
elapsed since the 1876 celebration. These
30 years. it was pointed out. have wit
messed a great transformation in the
conditions of living as evidenced by the
development of the telephone. radio cleo
tricity, the auto motive industry, and
navigation of the air with great strides
in surgery and sanitation, education and
social welfare work The exhibition is
expected to visualize this progress. The
location of the exposition in Philadelphia,
it was declared. makes it readily access
ible to more persons than any other SINH
lar showing in America. a population of
approximately .000000 residing within
$50 miles, or automobiling distance, with
nearly 100000 within radius of 400
miles.