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Woman's enterprise., 1922-10-01

poor couples would get their start IN
life from this legacy Of Julien Poy-
dras. 1t was also said to be an at
traction to the young men seeking
the hand of pretty girls. At first
there were few claimants for this
appropriation, perhaps it was not
generally known; or owing to the
prosperous conditions in the parish
there were scarcely any poor girls.
For it was known that one bride be-
fore the Civil war was awarded the
entire interest for that year, which
amount was used by her husband to
purchase negro slave. After awhile
there were more claimants, for each
girl was eager to obtain what she felt
entitled to. One Creole Frenchman
of West Baton Rouge boasted that ne
had been married three times, and
each of his wives had received her
portion Of the Poydras fund, need
less to say that it had helped him
financially. For years prior to the
"War between the States" this fund
was handled by Major w. NJ. Bar
;. row, the father Of Mr.. c. J. Bar
=, row of Baton Rouge, who was parish
treasurer Of West Baton Rouge. He
was more familiarly known as "Uncle
Mac" for SO he was called by every
:, man, woman, and cA'ild, for he was
- - beloved by all. "Uncls Mac" on the
~ |day set aside for the distribution Of
~ ~, the fund took great delight in paying
y =, it to the pretty young brides, who
n came for their portion, and as he
~. paid them, he offered his congratula'
=. . tions, and gave each kiss with his
= parting blessing.
ha This fund was loaned on first mort.
~ gage on real estate, and was muc}
in sought by borrowers, on account q
- the low rate of interest, which was a
first 5 per cent, and long time To-
payment of principal, which was TO
the life time of the borrower. At tn
death of the borrower, the heirs ha'
the privilege to renew the mortgag
should they desire. After the Wa
between the States this fund was i
bad shape, no principal had been re
turned, no interest had been paid, an
it looked as if the fund was entirel
lost on account Of the tremendous de
probation in real estate. The boz
rowers were simply unable to retur
the money. But when carpet bag rul
and spoilation was done away witt
|! and negroes put out Of office, tn
white people of the parish came int
possession of their affairs, then Il
\ commissioners arranged to collee
i and bring the fund back to the ori>
inal amount Of 100000, left in NJ
Poydras' will, but they had to i
* crease the interest from 5 per ce
to 8 per cent.
q Julien Poydras was born in Nante
A France in 1740, and left the land
81 his birth when quite young to Sc
81 his fortune in America. He confid
81 to friend that he had been disa
s. pointed in love. The lady of his {
fections and himself were both po'
and her parents refused his suit,
he was not able to settle maria
France. And for that reason he Il
Woman's enterprise., 1922-10-01

An Inventories included writing
desk in a new adjustable reclining
chair that also can be used as a osd'
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Germany Was Most Progressive.

Germany in many respects tho most progressive OF
modern natons Some time after the sinking OF tho Titanic
tho Kaiser asked by Ban to attend the launching Of
. new ship named in his honor, "The 1mperator."
The Kaiser refused to give the sanction Of his presence
unless he assured by scientific experts that the safety
devices Of the ship were the last word in science.
he received the from Professor Famm, pres
dent Of the Nautical Society known the Germano Lloyd
Ballin tho KaiserS inssence, supplied Meboats far
exceeding the accepted requirement. and added number
Of floats an idea Of his "These floats" his Majesty
said "cannot sink If tho passengers may wet their
feet Moreover many passengers can cling to
float than to eboat" The Kaiser explained tho disaster
that overlook tho Titanic. Unsled IN nautical terms
was unable follow his reasonng closely 1t seems that
tho Titanic tunnel connected the forecaste with the
stokehold.
By gross negligence the Of this tunnel stood open
Hence the water could easily flood the ship in its most
vulnerable part.
Tho chief for the tunnel to make
for grimy soil tho decks they pass from the
boiler room their quarters. German shpbuilders His
Majesty avers placing safety above other considerations
have such arrangement
Speaking Of Bismarck day, the Kaiser said to me,
Prncs Bismarck did not oppose welfare work such
but hs believed In benevolent paernalism irritating to
labor"
The Kaiser thought the German workman did not wish
pensions and support from funds supported by himself
"workingmen," said tho Kaiser, edo not wish aims 1t
was agreed finally that onehid Of the funds for old ago
pensions Sickness etc, be deducted from the
Of labor and twothirds contributed by the employe
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

Of the Lusania was denied ground that the sinking
Of that vessel was act of war.
Speaking Of the German people, the former Kaiser said
he German temperament has not changed in two thou
sand years Uneasy lies the head that crown, but
mono uneasy than . German King.
I much easier to be King Of England for in England
the throne respected irrespective Of the qualities OF tho
occupant whether it be great figure like Queen Elizabeth
or Queen Victoria or profgate like Henry VIII
he to every Englishman tho symbol Of British
power In which he il privileged to participate Since it d
not feasible for Englshman to put in the
morning and take it off at night he must have
70 bear it for him.
"Ths German demands Of his King not merely that he
the CROWN gracefully, he demands that the KngS
qualities and opinions coincide at all times with his own
Being BY blood much Ensishman George v, the
Kaiser qualified pass opinion the difference BE-
tween tho two nations.
'Ths German" His Majesty points odt "subjscs the
bearer Of the constant criticism. Hs
every monarch BY the severest standards
Faithful adherence to duty does not suffice him He
the mote in every princes eye and fails to discover the
beam IN hs II i this habit Of constant capng that
made Frederick the Great cynie. caused angushsd
hours - William u
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Wilson's Stand and His Acts.

Evsy action Of Mr.. Wilson'S Administration" said his
Majesty twas bent toward that end Hence tho suppression
by Secretary Lansing Of the British order declaring the
North Sea sone.
tritory, hence tho sbmison tho British blocads BY
the United States and control Of the United Sats
BY England while the United States professed
- bs neutral"
In the final proof Of Mr.. Wilson's attitude the
former Kasm recalls the Presidsnfi to n inquiry
BY Of the members Of the Committee Foreign Rsla-
lions ct the memorable interview n the White House
publdly reported stsnographcally.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Ruler Was Balked By Red Tape.

When the Kaiser discovered that only cent Of the
bright young scholars unlocking with tho key Of science
gates prosperity for tho benefit Of the Fatherand
graduates Of Germanys classical schools, known BY the
misleading term "gymnasium he urged tho reform Of
German education.
He unable through the red tape OF tradition
at once but succeeded least In encouraging tho Real
schule" school which, it, name implies, Is more
esrnsd with tho realities Of life than with tho use OF the
second sor obscure Greek author variations in
tho taxi Of some forgotten contemporary Of Virgil
"when problem Of science invention arose in Ger
many under monarchy Of intellect to grappe with
invariably within reach It this intellectual class
. class slowly starving odeath which saved Germany
from destruction during the
'They literally made bricks without straw They made
grow whore thses grew BEFORE and drew nitrogen
Of tho air. making Germany independent Of alien sources
sf supply"
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
His Comtrys Attitude to United States.

"Nsver any plan for military naval action against
ths United States prepared sven contemplated.
Ths socalled German 'plan FOR attack upon the
United States fabrication Of British diplomacy to In
uence secretly Of influence IN the United States.
President Wilson not only urged and professed neutral
w. but his feeling, Judgment and intentions
lopgr In Doubt
"Hb private secretary Tumuly, IN his book says that
Mr.. Wilson determined from the first TO coma II need
be, to the rescue Of England
''For time hs hoped for stamate that he might
be the mediator IN making peace without victory But
when German victory seemed possible he intervened
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Cost Of Militarism Under the Kaiser.

'Both contributions made BY law equally binding
upon both parties Old insurance and industrial COM
pensation thus became compulsory schooling In Ger
many and less important
"Huge funds thus put at disposal for welfare
work We built sanitarums for aborng mon, especially
for those in the hasarous trades Al result
sumption practically wiped ont IN Germany.
Now owing the economic catastrophe involved in the
Treaty Of Versailles the white plague b resuming It's
ravaees in Germany, and at alarming rata
.Undsr his government" the Kaiser said, Germany
spent 80 per cent more on social wsrs work than On her
army and navy.
-Today the cost Of the Allied army Of oosupasm
ceeds tsn1old the expense Of what known German
militarGm.'
'Ths burdsna imposed upon tAs German people By the
Treaty of Versailles sash that The entire structure reared
fcr the protsston of labor 4 breaking down. Every drop
h the mark dsprssiatss labor asg security against
the hardahips Of old age.-
Ths reason Germany prespsrsd N the past was because
the GovsnmsnA demanding sasEillcM IRON beth capital
ana bsr n sQutahs prsperonA plassd tAs veal
above both Abovs all Germany Ssussd - ubsebs 10 tho
hAunan pynsipls ef isa faiss advesatsd ty the Man
shess ssAssl maxim based TIE pssms that saeh man
ana sash slasI must protect IT. swn htSrssA
sh The Prussia Of Frederick The Great every Of
whs3svr rsleisn wss allowed y sssk Heaven BY his
rcd
"EAs sans principle prevailed mdss As lats Emperor.
Bss - nan n ~ ~ permitted = = y the devil
81 ssnd stAtrs Tiara"
t1Ss susAsrissd hssrvsw N ~ sona Kaiser win b
ssnS6dsA aszA pudayl
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Tales of Republic for the Testons.

"But subtle smile illuminated the sickH palor Of Gao
sar face On the contrary he replied, II means hsve
won the battle The Gsrmaxs Quavrelim0 among
theMsselres.'"
Whether the Germans succeed Republic ~ they
succeeded under monarchy discussed frankly The
Kassr spoke philosophicaly with detachment but with
profound earnestness and feeling
"Thers many staunch Republicans" hs said "who
advocate monarchical institutions in country like Germany,
swaysd % strongly BY centrifugal forces"
He ascribsd the industrial prosperity Of Germany her
progress in SCIENCE shipbudng and social welfare,
squaed By any country in the last thirty years. to the fact
that the monarch dominated neither BY capital by
labor able to consider the interests Of the common
wealth WHOLE where too often the divided responsibility
Of purely parliamentary govsnment fails The monarch
can drs his peoples ambition.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Explains HE Reasons for Progress.

Hs more likely to be governed BY his conscience than
the temporary rulers Of republics he think Of the next
generation instead Of the nsxt election
II always trsd 70 govern nv country % that every
German n the world would clam with the pride
the Roman Of old, sOivs Gsrmsnus sum-"
Another factor IA Gsrmanys maEvsous progress the
intimate union hitwesn industry and invsnon Handicapped
~ tie limitations sf A tsrro md her natural resources
Germany applied scientific tormnlas mtsndysH 70 her
problems
teriss h our fas>Dris found ysuns man alnost hsah
from seAeel VIA fsvsd ssssr mslunns than sfficsrs
Sos tAs 0s6ssal etaf.
I'm tAsusand narn, tzifs teday liberal pay IN
tAsss days These who Wsak g. 0ssman mitariR should
rsaHbte - Gaany rswardsd ~ seisnts ners -
ary tAaA ~ asldszS. = sx Il
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
United States Needed Islm,ds.

he know that tho islands essential to the United
States outpost against tho Of the East Admiral
Dedrchs reported his Majesty that he had unpleasant
nes with Admiral Dewey
Evidently his Majesty remarked out Of incident to-
trivial to report the British created situation prejudical
to good understanding between Germany and tho United
States.
By such methods British diplomacy accelerated the desire
Of the American Government stand with Great Britain
"The onesded neutrality Of tho Wilson administration
during tho World War thus partly explained It was one
sided when Ambassador Page delivered Mr. Wilson's notes
protesting against the violation Of American rights by Eng
land; delivered with sardonc smile Of tho augur
that received only peuncory acknowledgement BY
Great Britain.
President Wilson's truculent notes to Germany the
other hand led tho American people toward tho war;
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

ths eve Of the declaration Of against Spain By tho
United States Congress In 1905"
British diplomacy with Machavelan skill. his majesty
continued imsdtatjIy rsvsrssd s position and Informed
Washngton tAat Germany had proposed The tntsrossto"
n bshaN Of Spain Of EMopsen powers.
British diplomatic ikll succeeded Lord Oranbourns.
former Under Secretary Of State in the British Foreign
Office admitted in 1909 that Lord salisbury then Prime
Minister conveyed the American Government the false
impression that Germany proposed to England the forma-
tion Of IN Ant-American League.
Washington evidently believed It.
W. g. Blunt IN my Diaries" i" Second Part Uondon.
1920 says Of Lord salby "Hs engineered the Angle
American Entente during tho Spanish American War"
This fact gives the socaled Admiral
incident now aspect The Kaiser said DisdricAs and biz
squadron were Manila Bay with hostile Intention
Germany had no designs upon the Philippines. The Kaiser
nsw that tho Philippines would fall like zps plum into
tho lap Of tho United Htates."
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

"They complained that they bearing tho brunt Of
tho battle foot while their princes horseback escaped
Of their hsrdshps Mutmy rose in the RANKS Down
from the horses they shouted.
The princes compelled to dismount their followers
failing realize that horsess leaders could not survey
tho field The din arising from the German ranks frightened
the Romans.
Caesar the Roman legate remarked give the Sign to
retreat The awful babbe from the camp Of the baTbarans
denotes that they gathering all Of their strength for
last attack, an attack We win be unable to meet.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Not q Politician, But Doctrinairs.

livery 0umsn monarch must waste Ms best energies
IN useless frietioA
He must fight partisanship and uninspirins
parsularm- In order to hold h forces together he b
compelled to make compromises that nuly any policy.
The dividuasm Of tho German h such that teamwork
impossible. His desire Tor the truth h objsctvi may
bs vrus IN philosophy It il fatal in politics. The Ger
man i doctrinaire, not politician.
The Englishman, like the Americsn dolisss his Nag.
What Enslhman, what American would svsr eonset to
change his nag for reasons Of party doctrinsi
Woud they discard their flag the flag for which thsir
fathers and had died, in victory defsati The Ger
people have not yet accepted the nag (baek rsd
and gold).
German ships prefer TO- display the old honsst black
white and rcd and Germans IN foreign lands refuse 70
sanction the change"
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

n j1at,es y German nspuhliesns Il must b sad tAst
what sens yssw ssak - the rcyalits \ locked upen
By them = ~ golden rv.of hSps
NsvsrthSle the change = to Be regretted bseauss II
stzsnsthsm Aisspsion n people G1rsady divided
TAs dif3suldss of German rulers inzpsnosjal yRs
forn@ xaiDW toM With dSaism hunor ne story 4 IL
faous bass bstws ne Csrnans and tAs Romans undsr
~ nnpsfoe Jullm. AZ
"IAs Roman lsgions were bsset BY the Germans The
battls agsd Cor three dsyp The Roman trosps Wers a.
AssS$sd tAth saptsins dapritsdL HswsvsS u Gsrna
s,niuy ~, wws ssunAlho @
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
WHY Bryan Quit as State Secretary.

These explain the otherwise unaccountable fesg
nation Of William Jennings Bryan as Secretary OF State and
the alarm Of Senator Stone chairman Of the COMMITTEES on
Foreign Relations in tho Senate"
The Kaiser also referred in his conversation with me to
Theodore Roosevelts sudden reversal after his first
dino article in which he had said that Germany invasion Of
Belgium ground Tor American Interference.
told the Kaiser that the time Of his reversal Of posi-
on Mr. Roosevelt invited his office for confidential
GAa& He showed among his papers alleged plan
pared by tho German General Staff for German attack
~ United States
This plan was forgery" said tho Kaiser. The 0sr-
Emperor not only in theory, but IN fact head Of
shs Every plan Of the general staff >was sbittsd
D ma
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
; PLAINLY TO AMERICAN in HIS FIRST INTERVIEW

teohsayy burdens imposed BY the double task Of original
research and teaching upon many Of our scholars impan
their efficiency In both dirsstionA
bis Majesty said hs found nsesssszy TO enable German
scientists and scholars to utilize thar g to the limit By
freeing thsm while engaged upon important rsssars from
financial cares whether that research involved sueh sp
parsnt abstract questions the weight OF moloculs
the discovery Of nsw method for utilizing eectricty
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
I Ssissssifis StsSv = ln1sstry.

TAs xaiAss sad ~ efa astssd thas univsrsU profss
ss ssspisd wiA original fsssassA ssvsrsH AazdL
capped by the nssiy ~ dsvsths lrss part Of their
prssieua time u instruction.
& Ths prshlsh 4 nakhe slose ssspessss With hAusAy
\ Alns = vtAl hpeFtaa1s h AnHlSaA uaivsrdtiA 3ha
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Uneasy ths Hsss That Wsays . Cressn.

Mr. Wilson, the Kaiser recalled then expressed hs Be-
HAT that the United States would have entered the war even
Germany had resumed the unrssrcted submarine
warfare
Thss Kaiser called my attention to dscson Of The
Supreme Court Of the United States rscen ued IN 1hsk
elsin for accident ingursncs aritng 6en The smh9
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

~0srstl lsutHant d.D.
IND N10sladJ Jutont.
Offies ~ the HousGhold
~ He Majesty
ehs kGisss and King
Wilhelm III.

WIhslm IL DOORN, Noosunbas 1921
IN of md hesitate
puSh eeustsd Doom the s"'e
Of =,
special
M probably bs the last and only
insan sucha authovsafion granted.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

C Ven MeLls ea ds a ed Of As
aldautOr
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
u handslt eteA. sts

AsreoAee scsas. Il dsiss lis bssondsrs
IpsssseAs~s Jsstss.
lssa Sss ssasss ~. dsrartsss
sHs s.sst1t soedss ct.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
*sls...s.g3;ss.!Gt;!xf *sls...g
y "3ssSsSss%f f'''
ssus BOOM. asn :. yoossssr 1922.

- sssraaas JArss laasjsstsss ssnsrsssns ~
nAsts ssd 1seAf hses ton Astnsrlst Ssdassn ne sea
s mn n Doo~ als eess ssinsr Jsstst sssa..slten
Syoess ~ ssrSJ1sNsltoass.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

Dslieioas Hasssr q Fsraser Kaissy.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

(9hs sufhsrised intsrvi
ssndlndsA lazt exadayl
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SHERIFF SALE

Carl Goff vs.. Bryceland Mercantile
Co.. No...., Third Judicial Dis
trict Court, State Of louisiana
Parish of Bienville.
Under and by virtue Of Writ OF
Seizure and Sale issued from the
above named Honorable Court and to
)me directed, / have seized and Will
offer for sale to the last and highest
bidder for cash, with the benefit OF
anDraisment, at the principal front
door Of the courthouse at Arcadia
| Bienyille Parish, La, within Legal
Saturday, October 14th 1922
the following described property TO
wit: a.
Stock Of. Merchandise, and all tx
I tures in the store Of Bryceland Nero
Co, and all notes and open account
and other movable property OF sal,
corporation. ~,
The above described property selz
ed as belonging to the defendant
Bryceland Nero. Co., and will be SOL
to satisfy said Writ Of Execution an
all costs. ,ooo
This the q day Of Sept, 1922. =.
]. 3. CURRID, Sheriff.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

U. s. District Court, Western Dis
trict Of Louisiana.
To the Creditors:
Notice is hereby given that A. Fort
Co., Ltd, Of Castor, La, BlenVille
Parish, in said district, was ad)u.lg'
ed bankrupt on September ~. 1T2!
and the first Meeting Of Creditors OIL
said bankrupt will be held before J.
NJ. Grimmet, Referee, Shreveport, La.
on October 9Th, 1922, 10 q. m, at which
meeting Creditors may elect q Trus
tee, examine the bankrupt, prove thell
claims and transact such business a!
may come before said meeting.
J. NJ. GRIMMET.
U. s. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Shreveport, La, Sept. 26, 1922.
IMPORTANT.-File your PROOl
OF DEBT IN FORM as required b!
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SHERIFF SALE

Otis D. Willis vs.. +. G. Martin, No.
5757, Third judicial District Court
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Bien'
vile.
Under and by virtue Of a Writ OF
Execution issued from the above nam
ed Honorable Court and to me direct
cd, I have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash, with the benefit Of appralse
ment, at the principal front door OF
the courthouse at Arcadia, Bienvillt
parish, La, within legal sale hour
on
Saturday, October "a, 1922
the following described property. to
Wit:
Three head cows and four hea(
calves, two mules, two sows, six pig
and one red male hog, twenty acre
corn in the field, thirty acres of cot
ton in field, IA acre ribbon cane.
The above described property sei1
ed as belonging to the plaintiff, OH
D. Willis, and will be sold to satist.
said Writ of Execution and all COSTS.
This the 25th day of Sept, 1922.
| J. E. CURRIE, Sheriff.
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SHERIFF SALE

J. N. Smelley vs.. Eli Gipson, No..
Third Judicial District Court, State
of Louisiana, Parish of Bienville.
Under and by virtue Of Writ of
Seizure and Sale issued from the above
named Honorable Court and to me d.
rccted, l have seized and will offer
for sale to the last and highest bid
der for cash, with the benefit Of ap.
praisement, at the principal front door
of the Courthouse at Arcadia, Bienville
parish, La. within legal sale hours on
Saturday, November 18th, 1922 =,
the following described property, TO-
wit:
+ 10 of NE: NV Of NE, Sec. "a
Tp. Is, N. R. 5 w., together with al
improvements thereon and thereto be
longing.
The above described property seiz
cd as belonging to the defendant Ell
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SHERIFF SALE

Bryceland Branch Commercial Bank
vs.. R. T. Watts, No. 1891, Third
Judicial District Court, State OF
Louisiana, \parish Of BienVille.
Under and.by virtue Of a Writ OF
Execution issued from the above nam
ed Honorable Court and to me direct
ed, / have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash, with the benefit Of appralse
ment, at the principal front door OF
the courthouse at Arcadia, Bienvllle
parish, La, within legal sale hours
on ..
Saturday, October ID, 1922
the following described property, to
wit:
One pair mules. Two bays horses.
The above described property seizet
as belonging to the defendant r. I
Watts, and will be sold to satisfy sail
Writ of Execution and all costs.
This the 25th day of Sept, l93.
J. E. CURRIE, Sheriff.
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that have
lost or mislaid the following notes,
dated December 26th, 1915 and signed
by jeff Stewart and Clarence Filing
ton and payable to Calvin r. Mover:
One Note due November !, 1921 for
$3.50. .ooo
One note due November /, 1922 Tor
$1,000. ooo
One note due November l, 1923 Tor
$1,000.
One note due November l, 1924 for
$1OS.0o.
Said notes were given as part Of
the purchase price Of So IA Of NV
IA, Section %, TIP. IS n, R. 6 as pei
deed recorded in Conveyance Record
49," Page 22S an in Mortgage Record
r." Page 500 Of Bienville parish
Louisiana, and the public is hereby
warned not to trade or In any way
acquire ownership or possession Of
same.
This September &c, 1922.
CALVIN R. MOWER,
Rockford, Illinois.