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LOUISIANA MAN, VISITING HERE, HAS HAD CAREER OF OUTSTANDING INTEREST THE PORTSMOUTH HERALD. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1934. PAGE THREE One of the most, interesting vlsitora to this city in a long time Is Alexander Mouton of Louisiana, nationally noted engineer, author," and Southern' gentleman of- the old school who motored here from his Louisiana home. with, his son, R. C.

Mouton, of this city, for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dore of 267 Richards Avenue. Mr. Mouton is in his late eighties but, as he says, age Is not measured by the flight of time alone and hla upright, healthful bearing, his keen intellect snd up-to-date viewpoint mark him as a man who will never grow old.

Mr. Mouton's family Is known to hnve existed in the state of Louisiana for over a century tvnd a and diirinpr that time has made 'considerable of the history of that state, Included are senators, governors, a of ihe supreme bench, and holders of other positions of r.ote tlivoiishoiit all that period. Mr. Mou- toil's grandfather was appointed fill a vacancy in the United States Senate, aTter which he was elected, to ihiit office for several terms, serving distinction, and later slcc- u-cl as the first Democratic governor oi the State of Louisiana. Mr.

Mouton is a mechanical en- siiu'Or by profession and his has been one of wide and varied excwr- iiMice. For a number of years he was in charge of the building of locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railroad in the TO's. Then came his appointment as superintendent of the Orinoco Mines, on the Orinoco River In Venezuela. South America, Having at that time been away from his native st.ite of Louisiana" for several years, it appealed to him to go to Venezuela, by way of Louisiana. Hardly had he arrived ir.

that state, however, than it was officially stated that the yellow fever was epidemic in Venezuelan parts. As he was not acclimated to the southern climate, he felt, it oest, not to proceed any farther. This decision turned on; to have been a wise one. as the yellow fever broke out upon board the steamer bound for Venezuela and Cor lack' of proper medical attention, a ureai many of the passengers died. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Had he continued the trip his future successful career achievement would not have been.

In a letter to President Polsom of the Orinoke Company, Mr. Mouton tow of the conditions which had decided him not to make the trip Venezuela to accept the position as superintendent of the mines. President Polsom replied, giving him credit ac.tine wisely in the matter, add ing that he would have done the same thing himself. In this letter he added the.information that the New Orleans Mint would be rebuilt 'shortly and that the senator from Louisiana, R. L.

Gibson, was about to Introduce a bill to obtain, the necessary appropriation to carry ouc this project. He offereS his influence that the work of rebuilding-the mint might be put in Mr MotitotVs Shortly thereafter the responsibility of rebuilding thejNew Orleans Mint of tlie United States Government was Charles E. Carrol REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE For Governor Serving fifth term Mayor of Laconla. i Has served in both cl LcRislature and in -Governor's Council. Reduced Laconia, City Debt 35 per cent.

Will make proportionate reductions in present huge and increasing state debt. OPPOSKS STATE CENTHtALIZED RELIEF SYSTEM. 1 Will five Hampshire joba to New Hampshire people. I Native of Manchester. Charlcj E.

Laoonia, jr. H. BOSTON MAINE TRANSPORTATION CO. Portsmouth Division In Schedule Effective Juiu tt, 1934 Eastern Standard MAIN (RYE) LINK Week Days L'. Porlsmouth for Hampton Beaoli via Rya Center.

Cable Inu and Byo US 00. 11.05 3.05 3.03 88.05 p. m. Return Lv. Humptoa BuacH vU Cable Inn and ni, 12.05 4.05 6,03 89.03 p.

m. Lv. Portsmouth fot m. 3.03 5.05 S8.03 m. Return Lv.

Wallii a. m. 12.33 4.38 6.38 S9.3« p-'m. Sundayi and Lr. Portsmouth lot Hampton Wants Sanda, Rye Center.

Inn I. m. 1.05 3,03 li.Ol B.0« p. m. Return Lv.

Hampton' Beach Cable Inn. Centet: 2.U5 4.03 8.0J p. m. PORTSMOUTH PLAINS CHRISTIAN SHORE Week Daji LT. Marlcet Square via Middle 05 10.05 11.05 m.

.12.05. 1.0*. 1.0} 1M 4.05 5.05 S7.03 8.03 p. m. Lv.

Market Square vla-'-CbtlaUaa Short a.35 7.33 10.33 11.0S ft. m. 1I.M 03.30 4.33 S.33 8.33 p. m. Sundays and Holiday! Lv.

Market Square via Middle m. 3.05 5.03 8.05 p. m. Lv. Market Square via SLOW a.

m. 6.05 p. m. YORK BEACE POKMKOOTH Dayi Lv. Portsmouth R.

R. tot York m. X1.40" X3.00 X3.QS p. rn. Return Lv.

York 8.4J m. 1.12 4.00 4.57 6.55 p. m. Sundays and HoUdftfl LT. Portsmouth B.

Btft. for Tork a. m. X1.40 X3.10 X8.5S P. ia.

Return Lr. York (k.m. 1.13 4.57 6.55 9.42 p. m. BOSTON PORTLAND Daily "7.

Boston for 7.45 1-30 10.00 11.30 a. m. 13.15 1.00 4.41 P. m. Lv.

Portland for 7.40 JO-OO 11.30 m. 13,30 1,30 4.4» S.JO M7.00 p. m. Lv. Portamouth H.

B. Sta. for Ogun- Quit. Wells, Kennebunfc, Blddoford, Orchard A Portland, X9.10 X9.3S X10.40 m. XlZ.10 X1.40 Jtt.21 XJ.10 X6.53 Kli.23 m.

Lv. Portemouth B. B. for Now- ourypori and 9.30 m. 12.lt 2,20 3.40 S.33 8.3! 7.40 M3.20 p.

in. to itwU from Boar'a Head. only. Yard Days onlr Green's Drug-Btxira ona mln- U'-e later. Holidays only.

Phono Portsrooutn 33. BAM8DBLL, Supt. ALEXANDER MOUTON given to Mr. Mouton and was carried through by him in a completely satisfactory manner, eliciting commendation. This work was completed shorcly after the Issuing or.

tho silver dollar Known as the "Bland" dollar after Congressman Bland of Missouri, who fathered the bill. Having accomplished this work, George Clinton Gardiner, who held bhe of general superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad during Mr. -Moucou's former connection with that system, offered him the position of superintendent of tha Motive Power Office Co be situated in Corpus Christl. Texas, Mr. Gardiner then holding the position o.C general manager of the Palmer Sullivan Combination.

While waiting- to obtain that position ac Corpus Mr. 'Mouton was offered an important assignment by t)he Mexican government, through arrangement with the United States Government. He was requested to so to Mexico City and supervise the erection of a government mint there and to coin one hundred and ninety million pieces of money. At the same time, he received instructions from L. N.

Stevenson, general agent of the Palmer Sullivan to report at Corpus Mr. Mouton had to decide between the two offers. His in New Orleans strongly urged him to go to Mexico, believing fchatj under the conditions It might lead to something.better, than the Corpus Christl railroad post. Arriving in Mexico City. In the early 80's, i'ho accordingly erected 'a mint in tha royal palace.

Manuel Gonzales was then president of Mexico, or perhaps it would be more correct to say it's Mr. Mouton had charge of the Mexican mint for a year or two and tlirned -out fflia 'required 190,000,000 coins. Following triis period, Mr. Mouton was appointed to the office of superintendent of the water works of the Republic of Mexico, holding this oftloe for two years. During this Mr.

Mouton was touch with the people of Mexico, there belngr not single town or hamlet all that coutitry witti which was'not officially connected. Fallowing the election of Cleveland as president of the United States, Mr. MDUtorj returned from Mexico and receded the as master mechanic of the U. 8. mint at New Orleans, Louisiana.

Later he became the superintendent of a large manufacturing establishment for the production of modern sugar machinery. Mr. Mouton's business since then has been mostly in that lUr. Mouton Is a "man of good personality and wide and varied experience. BTiendly and adaptable, he is a welcome addition to' any gathering.

He la now engaged in writing hig biography at the request of his friends aud to date has written over 1,200 pagea ot notepaper. Mr. Mouton's experience In this city since his arrival here has been roost pleaslnt? to him and he' feels that he will have a great deal to recount upon his return to his home in Louisiana. He la taking a vivid interest in all chat presents Itself, and has greatly enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the New England coast. During recent days he enjoyed a week's trip along the ooast of Maine, visiting Augusta, Cwnelen, Bath, and other interesting places in that state.

Mr. Mouton likes bho people of New England very much and Is thoroughly enjoying his stay with-his kindly nosts, Mr. and Mrs. Louis O. Dore.

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DIXIE BELLE GIN YANKEE CLIPPER WHISKY making this trip. R. O. Mouton, letter by way of and tired on May I from the Por.tsmouthVrecbgnitlon of his deed, of the kind Navy Yard after 30 years of govern- (that President Wilson alone could ment service. He plans to spend his write.

winters in Portsmouth and in the' south hereafter. Leaving here; they plan to visit Niagara Falls, the Century of Exposition, and a great many other of historical and scenic interest jefore returning to Louisiana. Mr. Mouton is a past master of the art of wood carving, which Is a hobby with him. He has with him -a walking stick of which he thinks a great deal.

On it are carved the last wishes of hta father as he spoke them a few minutes before he passed away In the presence of every member of the fam-, ily. The "inscription carved upon the walking stick in spiral form is in French, all of tha work being execu- ted In the most perfect manner. The words, translated, are as follows: "My children, my last wish is that your children shall always toward you that which you have always been toward me." Having spoken these words he passed away. The cane also contains a quotation in Latin, the entire work being a real During the term of President Wood- row Wilson in office, Mr. Mouton.was a itreat admirer of the war Having In a piece of; wood formerly tTTe -of his'' The SchooV Calender" for-' the "year 1934-35, for the Town' "of Newlngton, is as-follows: Fall School Sept! (Vacation 3rd to Nov inclusive) Term ends Dec.

21st," 1934. Note: There will 'be-regular on Saturday, Sept. 8th. to" compensate for opening one day late. Second Term, School begins Jtn, 2nd, 1933.

Term ends Feb. 15th, 1935. Third Term. School begins Feb. 25th 1935.

Term April 19.th, 193S, Fourth term. School April 29th, 1935. School June 14th, 1935. Holidays. May' 30th, Nov.

29th and 30th, County Institute 1 day. Rural Institute 1 day, State Convention 2 days. Signed, PERCY E. deROCHEMONT, Chr. School Board.

3t a31 sl-4 GYPSY CARNIVAL Interesting Event Friday Evening At liniversalist Church etheso; two-acre fleU of aifaifa In Meek- carved upqn it something of Pre- county, North 'Carolina, has life and also of that of produced enough hay during the past his grandfather sending it tp Presl- years to 1'eed several mules win- dent Wilson. He -received 'a very- ap- -ter and summer. Oypsy Carnival held at the Universallst Church yesterday noon on the church lawn under the auspices the young adult group of proved huge success. Wife tables around tha church lawn with their many colorful trimmings and ladened with cake, candles, foods, I ice cream, the fortune.teller, novelties, cartoon artist and flowers, all gave the many patrons fine to purchase. The pet show, a new attraction i in 1 this city, brought out a galore of pecs ranging from dogs to white mice.

in tha afternoon the children 'with their pets began to arrive on the church lawn and were tagged and- classified. From two until three the pets were on exhibition when the judges arrived to perform the difficult job of selecting the winners in each division. Big dogs and little dogs, groomed cats, cross-eyed cats, double pawed cats, all found their places before a large and eager of children waiting for the-verdict of'their beloved pets. Af 3.45 the costume parade was held. There two the best costume and the.

funniest. Again in feature of the afternoon the had it hard' time in selecting the although' the people on.every hand wera heard commenting upon their favorites. In the pet show the were: to Virginia Thompson, a Spaniel; second, to Peggy Pierce, with a Springer Spaniel; third, to Dprobhy M. Shaw with an English io -Wesley Stover, "Tiny Tim." Second, -to Oeraldlne Butler, "Roxey." Third, to Josephine Berounsky, "Black.Twin*; 1 to Bosmary with two yellow Angora rabbits: second, to' Constance Pierce with. two i silver gray third, to Robert 'and Richard Bridle with white rabbits.

White to David and Harold- Byers. Guinea to Richard and jRobert Bridle with brown and white Guinea Pigs. In the Ckwtuon Tint print for the beat ooatume to Ruth Berouap- ky dressed a groom and Joaa White dreued a bride. Hnt for funniest costume to Philbrook dresied as "Mas Wect." mention went to Margaret Shaw dresied as a maiden, and Otxutance Byera dreued a rose. DUG FOR LOST TREASURE The Exeter News tetter in 50 ago department tola week said: "Ownen of laud New near the Hotel Wentworth digging for treasure, employing a steam dredger." In conference at North Carolina State college recentlj advocated tax exemption for valued at or less.

DEPOSITS INSURED BY The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (5000 WASHINGTON, 0. C. MAXIMUM INSURANCE FOR EACH DEPOSITOR. $5000.