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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
CIBSLAND Wins
CUP IN THANKS;
GIVING CONTEST
(Bv w. w. Todd

The pupils OF the Gibsland high
school are jubilant over the fact
that, for the second time in three
years, their candidates, competing in
the annual contest OF the Bienville
parish high school oratorical associa-
ton, Lave won for the Gibsland school
the custody OF the silver loving cup
offered to the school making the high
est number OF points in the yearly
oratorical competitions
So far as is known, Bicnville par
ish is the only. parish in the state
possessing an organization OF this ma
turc, the association being an inSpira-
ton OF Parish Superintendent f. II.
| Fisher, who realizing the necessity of
awakening among the school pupils
of the parish spirit OF competition
and in interest along literary lines
similar to that existing in athletic &C
tivitics. conceived the idea of holding
an annual contest in oratory in every
high school in the parish.
Prior to the competition, which is
| always held on Thanksgiving night,
each high school in the parish holds an
individual preliminary contest in which
nine OF the best speakers, both girls
and boys are selected to represent the
school in the final contest. OF this
number. one contestant remains at
home to represent the local school,
and the other eight contestants are
distributed among the other schools III
the parish, thus giving nine speakers
at each school in the finals, providing
one representative for each of the nine
high schools.
The school making the highest MINI
Der of points in the entire parish be-
comes the custodian OF the loving cup
for that year, and any school win
ming the cup for three years, either
alternately or consecutiyely, is cntltl-
ed to retain the cup as permanent
trophy, the parish providing aohther
contest cup to take its place. In the
present contest 1870 pupils took part in
! the preliminary contests through the
parish and 81 pupils took part in the
finals on Thanksgiving night, the re-
suit i'll points for all the schools be-
ing as follows: Gibsland 62, Arcadia
| 90, Castor 49, Jamestown 40, Ring
gold AZ, Bienville 49,, Saline 40, Bryce
land SO, Hope Is. In the first year
of the association Saline won first
place with Gibsland second; the second
year Gibsland won first place with
Bienville second; the third year Arcad-
ia took first place with Cibsland
second, and this, the fourth year,
Gibsland won first place with Arcadia
second. 1t will thus be seen that in
the four years of the association Cibs-
land has won first place twice, and
second place twice, making thereby
| the most consistently high grade in
oratory OF any school in the parish
during that period.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

The association has been a genuine
success from the outset, awakening
the enthusiastic efforts OF the pupils,
as we'll as engaging the deep inter-
est Of school patrons, and has stimu-
lated the literary activities Of the
students in a marked and most salts
factory degree, the interest extending
not only among the pupils of the high
school departments alone, but among
the grade pupils as we'll, all of whom
are entitled to enter the preliminary
contests if they so desire.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
BRYCE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD

Mss Joy MCGEE from Coushatta,
spent the week end with trends here,
Mrs. w. l.. Gloer is spending awhile
with her daughter in Arcadia.
Miss Constance Coker, who is at
tending the State Normal spent
Thanksgiving with homefolks.
Miss Thelna Walters had the mis-
fortune OF breaking her nose while
playing basket bali Thursday after
icon.
Quite a crowd enjoyed the annua
oratorical contest at the school audi
forum Thursday night.
Rev. N. T. Shows filled his regula,
appointment at Dubberly, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Sewell spen
Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. p. Walker.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c. J
Smith are sorry to know that they
have moved from town and are nov
located on his farm, near Sales.
Miss Alberta PoSey spent Tuesda!
in Homer, with friends.
Misses Colvin and Stoker spent Fri
| day in Shreveport, shopping.
Mr.. J. A. Garrett visited his parent
at Eros Saturday and Sunday.
The Baptist W. NJ. S. will give thei
annual bazaar in the Emerson store
Saturday, December 10th.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
The Story Of Joseph

Begin now to put aside as Joseph did that when the
years of famine come in your life you will be ably equipped
for them.
We have one of the best banks in the state to place
your money for during your old age Or your periods
of incapacity, and ask that you begin and open an
account you haven't already done so and prepare yourself
for these times
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

Barbara had been named for hef
grandmother and an aunt in Wisconsin.
On one occasion while visiting In the
North, she saw her Aunt Barbara COM
Ing up the street. She ran gleefully
into the house, exclaiming, "Oh, moth"
er, mother, here comes my auntie me-
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

Succession of Lizzie Stewart, Deceased, No. 937,
Third Judicial District Court, Parish Of. Ben
vile, State Of Louisiana,
NOTICE is hereby given that Jeff Stewart has
this day filed application for letters Of Admin
stration in said succession, and unless opposition
be made thereto within the time specified by law
the same will eduly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable J. E. Reynolds, Judge
of said Court, this the 18th day Of December,
1922.
W. J. MURPHY, Clerk Of said Court.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
LOST OR STRAYED

One small red horse mule weighing
about $50 pounds. No marks or scars
except saddle mark on back. Last
seen about Oct. lst. Suitable reward
for return of said mule to owner.
ED HENDERSON,
Q2-7-N pd) Gibsland, La.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

lesson will be the STORY of the Good
Samaritan. Come, let us study this
lesson together and so make more
honest neighbor.
Bro. Cox will fill the pulpit, as u.s.
ual, both morning and evening.
Let US not neglect assembling OFF,
selves together to hear the Gospel
proclaimed.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

In war, between nations or indivldu-
ais, agreements are not observed IT
they interfere with indictipg deadly
injury upon the enemy. That's the
human nature Of It.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

Naval building operations ordered
halted will save five millions a month
in labor cost; but that means that
much unemployment until the labor is
absorbed. Somebody must get busy.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
first time in
Arcadia

Entering business with some of our aims being
to give service, quality Of merchandise and to
meet public demand, we have worked to that
end, and are now glad to announce that we
have the agency for the celebrated line of
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

An IDLE dollar is the most worth
less thing In the world, next to an
Idle man. Make the old buck work.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

Read the Christmas ads appearing in
this paper.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

When Joseph was sold into bondage among the Egypt
ans he began to apply himself and to develop every ability
that he possessed and fit himself for position OF more
prominence than the one he then occupied.
When at last he was summoned to appear before
Pharaoh and later to assume the duties of ruler second
only to the king he was fitted for the place because OF his
early application.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

We are informed that the Cham
Der of Commerce have several other
matters that they are trying to put
through that will aid greatly in the
advancement of the town, and we trust
the citizens will assist in every way
possible.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES

THE harevts indeed is plenteous
but the laborers are few; Pray
ye therefore the Lord of the
harvest, that He send forth
laborers into his harvests."-
Luke lO.2.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
WILL INSTALL
TELEPHONE

H. l.. Rungc, local agent for the Y.
S. & P. Ry, has advised the Chamber
OF Commerce that the application for
a telephone to be placed in the depot
has been approved and that the same
will be installed at the earliest date
possible.
The matter was taken up with Mr..
Runge only short time ago, and this
week the following letter was receiv-
"Sec'y Arcadia Chamber OF Commerce,
Arcadia, La.
"This is to advise that have Supt.
J. c. Stamm's approval to install a
telephone IL my Office, which will be
done at earliest date possible. Yours
truly
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07

this paper.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-07
HMe'sU Arrival.

W. J. MURPHY, Clerk Q
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
COLORADO TO BE INVESTIGATED
 IN NAME OF ARIZONA

. .PHOENIX,. Aug. 17-People of Ari- zona are at last on the way to defin- ite knowledge of what the Colorado river can do for this state.
 Heretofore people have been con tent and even enthusiastic to build their dreams of great future. to be derived from the river. on the basis of fine and alluring generalities-now they are going to know for certain in a businesslike way.
 Yesterday afternoon, the Arizona Engineering commission of the Colo rado ended a two-day session with w. S. Norviel, state water commiS- sioner. This commission now has before it the precise task of finding out and telling to the people of the state in plain words, what the tre- mendous river to the north can uitE mately amount to. Other poSSiSili- ties will be charted as well.
 ynto this task, which the new com mission is undertaking, is to come Sll possible projects. The much talked of high line canal all possible di- versions for irrigation purposes and all possible power, or dam sites, are to be brought under consideration
 All the piecemeal talk and plans are to be sifted. uo matter how cid- and the sum total of the sitting set before the people to forever stand as a guide and mark of aspiration
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
OF NOCALES HEAR CHAS. B. WARD IN
 STIRRING ADDRESS

MORALES, Aug. 1S-As a political speaker Charles B. Ward, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, proved himself to be a far better drawing card here than his opponent George w P. Hunt or Thomas E. Campbell the Republi- can nominee, several hundred citi- zens braving the rain last night to near him give his political views at the Royal Theatre.
 So heavily did the rain fall on the tin roof of the theatre that speaking to an audience was impossible, and the opening of the meeting was de- layed half an hour until the storm moderated
 The audience in which there was q large sprinkiing of women, waited patiently for the political message from Mf. Ward and were amply re- warded as he placed the issues of the campaign squarely before them and no one in the audience was in doubt as to his position ill the campaign at the conclusion of his address.
 Local political observers declared after the meeting, that the convinc- ing address of MT. Ward had won him many supporters and predicted that he would carry Santa Cruz county by comfortable majority
 MT Ward is not carrying any bat tie to his opponent, and is not mak- ing campaign of abuse or canarls his speech being free from any taint of mud slinging. His closing state ment in which he stated that if he was defeated at the primary, he would support MT Hunt with the same vigor that he has in the past, made deep and favorable impression with his hearers
 Judge Frank J. Duffy, who opened the meeting and acted as chairman of the evening, took MT. Hunt to task for remarks recently made by MT. Hunt in a speech here in which he intimated that the Tucson conference was controlled by what is generally termed the ''big interests"
 Judge Duffy stated that the re- marks of MT. Hunt were unfair to the. delegates who attended the con- ference, unfair to MT. Ward and un- fair to himself' Duffy), he having presided at the Tucson conference where MT. Ward was endorsed by the delegation.
 '"The men and women who attended the Tucson conference, were sent there by representative Democratic voters of the counties from which they came and were uncontrolled. loyal and independent said Duffy. Judge Duffy further stated that the delegates came to the Tucson con- vention with one object in view. that being to bring about harmony and progressive Democratic platform
 Upon his introduction by the chair mar, Mr. Ward immediately launched into discussion of the activities of the Republicans throughout the state in counseling Democrats as to the manner in which they should vote in the primary. He warned the Demo- crats to beware of their so called friends. the enemy. MT Ward un- mercifuHy flayed Republicans through out the state who are registering as
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
HULL DECLARES C. O. P. SEEKS TO MAKE THE NEWBERRY CASE A NATIONAL ISSUE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21-Chairman
 Cordell Hull, of the Democratic na-
 tional committee, replied in a state
 ment tonight to the letter of Secre- tary Hughes on the seating of Sen atOr Newberry of Michigan. declar- ing that the letter was a plan of re- publican leaders to make "Newberry- ism the paramount issue" of the campaign as a means of diverting public attention from many other issues still more damaging" Secre- tary Hughes, in his letter. made pub lie last night by the republican na- tional committee, declared that Sena- tor Newberry had been wrongly and most unjustly convicted
 In his statement MT. Hull said:
 The national republican leaders have decided to make Newberryism the paramount issue ill the present national congressional campaign, and have put forward Secretary Hughes as the attorney to state the case and offer the chief defense. In selecting Secretary Hughes for this delicate and dangerous task, republican lead CTS have made a mistake. Secretary Hughes is only civil lawyer, where as this national administration needs the ablest criminal lawyers to be found to defend it this year.
 "in a desperate effort to check the rising tide of popular indignation due to the fact that the IS months re- cord of his administration and it's congress contains more elements of complete failure than any of all their predecessors, republican leaders have felt obligated to single out this one issue and make it paramount as the only means of diverting public at tention from many other issues deem ed still more damaging. It was evidently Iecised that Secretary Hughes * might dramatize New berryism in such an attractive way as to draw attention away from the destructive efforts of the repub- lican industrial panic of 192l-22 and
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25

from the confused, lop-sided, uncer-
 tain and demoralized state of busi-
 ness, industrial, economic and social
 conditions of the nation which the republican administration and the republican congress have not shown the 1aintest capacity to deal with
 With public attention thus focus sed on Newberryism, the injustices. infquities, monopolies and robberies about to be inflicted upon the Ameri- can people by the most unscientific, unsound, monstrous and profiteering tariff bill ever enacted be overlooked or minimized until afterethe election. Such scandals as the midnight raid on the bureau of printing and engraving, the Teapot Dome oil re- serve, the Daughetry case, the Nat Goldsteinism, might be viewed less critically with Secretary Hughes in the center of the stage, singing the praise of Newberry and chanting the virtues of Newberryism.
 Against this Newberry pronounce ment of Secretary Hughes dem- ocrats will match solemn official verdict of a republican judge and republican jury in Michigan to the effect that in morals, and under the law as it then existed, and also the facts, Newberry and his associates were guilty of violating the corrupt practice act. and ill the language of Senator Borah, the amount expended was intended to and did corruptly affect the result of the primary cleo tion Against this utteranco of Sec retary Hughes * democrats will also match the opposing judicial con clusions of the ablest republican sen ators, who gave all the nest pam stalking investigation. Among these senators were Boran, Ken yon, Norris. | Jones of Washington. Sutherland and | Norbeck.
 If Secretary Hughes do ss not know that the Newberry seat in the United States senate was bought, he is the only intelligent person in America who does not knoT that fact"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
GREENLEE COUNTY
 BOYS STAND WELL AT TRAINING CAMP.

The Copper Era is in receipt of q letter from Willard Marshal, from the Citizens Military Training Camp, at Ft. Bliss, telling of the activities of the Greenlee County boys Thos at tending the camp are Alton Ballis, Willard D. Marshall and John Mar tin, of Clifton, Russell Hightower, Winslow Witt and Martin Brooks, of Duncan and Charles Stephens, of Metcalf. and all of the students from Greenlee county stand well in the general activities of the camp.
 Baliis and Marshall take part in the daily games of volley ball which is quite popular and there is good deal of rivalry. The Company B team to which Ballis belongs boasts of not having yet been defeated.
 Winslow Witt is one of the pitch CTS on the baseball team of Company A.
 In rifle marksmanship. to which one-half of the time in camp is de- voted, all of the students from Greenlee county are doing remark ably we'll under the army system of instruction. In record shooting they have qualified as follows. out of possible 200 points:
 W. D. Marshall. Clifton, snarp- shooter, IFS, highest score in Com pany A.
 Winslow Witt. Duncan Marksman, 155.
 Alton NJ. Ballis. sharpshooter. Cliff ton, 166.
 Martin Brooks, marksman, Duncan 143
 Russell Hightower, unqualified, Duncan, 12S
 Chas. Stephens, unqualified, Met calf, 139.
 John F. Martin, marksman. Cliff ton, 154.
 The activities of the camp will end August 26, 1922 and consist of drill. a two days hike, athletic competi- tion, competition shoot to determine delegates to the National c. T. M. T. C. Rifle Shoot at Camp Peary. Ohio, and practice in automatic rifle fire and musketry.
 In the opinion of all students from Clifton, Metcalf and Duncan the sum- mer camp has been a complete sue cess and MT. Marshall writes that the c. M. T. c. officers have proven to be of the very best both as in- structors and as men to be associat- ca With Tn such an organization.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
WARDFORG0vERNOR CLUB FORMED
 LAST WEEK

Democrats in this county. who are supporting Chas. B. Ward for Gov ernor in the Democratic primaries, took the initial step on Saturday even ing last at the "Y'' building in the formation of Ward For Governor Club"
 The meeting was called to order by P. Riley, chairman of the County Democratic Central Committee, and A. R. Lynch was elected President of the Club, A. l.. Terry, Secretary. and W. E. Lutz, of Morenci treasurer.
 An executive committee of five was named composed of P. Riley. of Cliff ton; J. R. Jones, of Duncan; Duncan McNel, of Clifton; Rod McDougall. Of Morenci; and Jos. D. Wilkins, of Franklin
 In taking the office of President MT. Lynch stated that the object of the Club was to advance the claims Of Hon. Chas. B. Ward, for the gub- ernatorfal nominaton in the belief that his nomination would be satis- factory to all elements in the demo- cratic party and with him as the leader in the general election the Democrats were assured of victory. The speaker further stated that the Club had no fight to make against any other candidate for the office, but was to put before the people the splendid qualifications of MT. Ward.
 Short talks were made by M. J. Harmon. of MOrenci, Senator H. A. Elliott, George Gamble, John Web ster, $. L. Await and w. B. Kelly.
 The President was authorized to name committees on membership. program and finance and another meeting of the Club will be held Saturday evening.
 Meetings will be held between now and primary day in each precinct Tn the county when outside and local speakers will address the democratic voters of the county
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25

MAYER, Aug. Wandering in the hills near Crown King without food or water for four days, J. P. Waldron, more than 80 years of age was found yesterday lying beside the road within few miles of the Brad shaw mining camp. almost famished and in an unconscious condition.
 The aged prospector, who is Civil War veteran, left his home in Mayer on Tuesday, August s, telling his 70-year-old bride that he would walk to the powers m-ne, near Grown King, where he had some mining in- tereStS.
 Hearing nothing from him after he walked away that morning, friends in Mayer finally became anxious and on Saturday started to search. for him.
 The searching party. composed of W. H. Dewksbury, Stuart Patterson, O. H. Tyler and G. s. s. Sopson. left Mayer Saturday and only yesterday came upon the old man who had been without food and water for the last four days and had given up. He was lying beside the road in an uncon- scious condition.
 MT. Waldron was brought back to Mayer and taken to the Mayer hos pital where, despite his age, he is said to be recovering.
 John Perry Waldron was a mem Der of the 139th Illinois volunteer infantry and fought throughout the Civil War. About three months ago he married. taking his wife to the mining claims near Grown King, and later moving to Mayer.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25

defense of the Constitution and ad- ded that when I heard the people calling me it was my duty to go against the Wall Street gun
 T know you people dare not open your mouths," said the ex-Governor, but I am fighting your battles and would not be here if I was not fight ing your battles. serving the people p
 In conclusion the candidate said he stood for justice, humanity and Arizona and that in travelling over the highways he had been enter tained at the homes of people and that these people who fed him chick en felt that he was fighting their bat ties, and that with him as Governor people could talk politics and relig- icn without loosing their jobs" and finished off by charging the mining companies with the defeat of the state home for miners bill
 Those who attended the meeting expecting the candidate to discuss the issues of the day, according to advertisement. were disappointed.