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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-07-18
THE RIVER COMMISSION.

Together with your special repre-
sentatives, Major Richardson, Judge
Tullis and Congressman Ransdell, 1
attended meeting of river commits
sion at st. Louis June 2Sd.
The representatives of all the levee
boards on the Mississippi and Arkan-
as rivers were present and given a
patient hearing.
One million dollars of the So, 600, 900
appropriation was ALLOTTED for levee
work.
The upper Tensas district was al
lotted s1l2, 500; lower Tensas district
sli0. 600, very much below their me-
cessities, for long stretch of levee
in the fifth district is below commits
sion grade.
Sixty thousand dollars and so, go
for bank protection was allotted for
Kemp and Bondurant respectively.
The board is TO be congratulated on
the escape from high water this year.
1t has not only saved the expense of
high water fight, but the leyees have
been relieved from damage done
them and the water being confined to
the banks has given better stage for
navigation and improving and deep
eninc the channel.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-07-18
CONDITION OF LEvEEs.

As whole the leyees are in good
condition, but this fact shouid en-
courage to renewed effort to raise and
enlarge to commission grade and
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Hon. William H. Jackson was reno

Hon. William H. Jackson was renom-
mated at Ocean City, Thursday, Aug. 2S,
as the republican candidate for Congress
from the First District The convention
was practically cut and dried affair, as
every county sending delegates had in
structed for Mr.. Jackson The nomina-
ton was made with standing vote after
which three cheers were given in honor
of the nominee. The usual spread eagle
resolutions were adopted by the conven-
ton indorsing the administration of Pres
ident Roosevelt and approving the work
of the first session of the Fifty-seventh
Congress, of which Mr. Jackson was a
member, but failing to comment on the
unprecedented extravaganza of that ses-
sion. Attention was called to the indus
trial and commercial growth of the coun-
try under the last six years of republican
party administration, but no mention
made of the rapid increase and unre-
strained operations of the trusts during
that period, the subject being slid over
by a mere declaration i'll favor of State
and Federal legislation to regulate combi-
nations of capital that unduly enhance
the prices of the necessities of lie.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
The President Narrow Escape.

President Roosevelt and party
met with an accident on Wednes-
day which resulted in the death of
one person and the injury of sever
al others. The President fortu-
nately escaped with a severe shak-
ing up and some scratches. While
he and his party were driving from
ex-senator Dawes home an electric
street car running at high speed
crashed into their landau near
Lenox, Mass, threw the occupants
out and reduced the vehicle to
splinters. The President was only
slightly scratched. Governor Crane
and Congressman Lawrence were
bruised, and Mr.. Cortelyou, secre.
tary to the President, was badly
cut about the face and head
William Craig the Secret Service
operative, who has been regularly
on duty at the White House, was
thrown in front of the car and kill.
eG. The driver of the coach was
fatally injured.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
With the approach of cool weather and

With the approach of cool weather and
the strike conditions unchanged the con-
sumers are becoming more interested
than ever in the situation, and are busy
discussing remedies. Meanwhile the
operators claim divinely appointed right
to own and control the mines and their
output, and are giving themselves little
apparent concern that public opinion is
adverse to their position. Among the
remedies talked of to relieve present con-
ditions is an extra session of the Pennsyl-
vania legislature to revoke the charters
of these coal-mining corporations, and
have the mines operated by the State for
the public welfare, and not for the bene-
fit of a few coal barons as at present.
That the State has jurisdiction in the
matter there is little doubt, as the mining
companies were granted the charters, not
by the Divine Providence as claimed by
President Baer, but by the people, for the
performance of public service, which
service was the mining and supplying of
the public with coal for fuel. Having
failed in the performance of the service
for which the charters were granted, they
should be revoked and placed in the
hands of those who would perform the
duties prescribed in the privilege granted.
But the coal barons we'll know they are
in no imminent peril of losing their char.
tiers by the action of the State authorities,
being too closely allied with the powers
that be, to permit any such happy ter
mination of the dispute, having by stealth
and the use of their power and wealth
gained sufficient foothold in the politics
of the State, and nation also, to prevent
such action. And, as a consequence, the
public must continue to suffer the incon-
veniences occasioned by the meagre sup
ply of coal and be prepared to pay any
price demanded by these public highway
men, when they see fit to resume the op-
Grafton of the mines, or do without coal.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Democratic Campaign Book.

The Democratic Congressional CAM
paign book has made its appearance. It
is volume of over 800 pages, the major
portion of which is devoted to the discus
sion OF imperialism and trusts. Then fol-
lows an extended criticism of the Repub-
lican campaign book, many of the state
nents contained therein being challenged
as to accuracy, especially those dealing
with the trust question. Under the head
of Imperialism there is general review
of the Philippine policy, the following
being some of the topics touched upon ::
Attempt to divert the issue, war depart
neut policy of suppression, a courtmartial
stopped because it would prove too much,
American expansion VS.. Roman imperial
ism, the burdens of militarism, Philip
pine venture beginning of general policy
Of colonialism, shall we spend peoples
taxes at home or in distant lands, etc.
This review is succeeded by chapters on
General Miles and the Administration,
the Smith courtmartial, torture as
policy, slavery and polygamy under the
protection of the flag.
The chapters on the tariff and trusts
are crowded with statistics aud figures to
show that protected trusts and manufac-
turers get the benefit of all the tariff in
our markets and sell in foreign markets
at greatly reduced prices. A number of
the big trusts are discussed in detail to
show that they sell their products abroad
much cheaper than at home, and the
whole question is summarized in a chap
ter on the evils of protected trusts. The
records of the two parties on the trust
question are contrasted.
In the latter part of the book the CON-
mittee redeems its promise to make the
treatment of Admiral Schley by the Ad-
ministration and by the leaders in Con-
gress an issue. for considerable space is
devoted to the Republican conspiracy to
degrade and rob him of his well-earned
laurels. 'The treatment of Admiral
Schley, the victorious commander of the
American fleet at the battle of Santiago"
it says, "leaves an in,lelible stigma upon
the Republican Administration and its
supporters in Congress.
Many bills have been introduced in the
present and preceding Congress for the
recognition of the services of Admiral
Schley, rendering him the thanks of
Congress, increasing his rank, ETC. These
bills were referred to the Naval Commit
tee, but that committee, being in accord
with the executive department. has uni
forn,ly, when the bills were before them,
by their Republican majority refused to
report the bills to Congress for con.
sideration.
The treatment of Admiral Schley by
the Administration will be made an issue
in several districts.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Mt. Pelee In Eruption Again.

Mount Pelee is again in eruption
and reports from the island of Mar
Unique show an appalling loss of
life as result.
The towns of Morne Rouge and
Ajoupa Bouillon were destroyed,
and at least 1000 persons, it is be-
lieved, perished. The destruction
of Morne Rouge was 50 complete
that not single human being, it is
reported, was left to tell the awful
story. Ajoupa Bouillon is in ruins,
but the loss of life at that place was
not as great as at Morne Rouge.
About 200 were killed at Ajoupa
Bouillon and over 400 injured,
many of whom will die.
Mount Pelee had been showing
signs of renewed activity for a
week, but the subterranean rumb.
lings and explosions occasioned
little alarm, as the people became
accustomed to them. On Saturday
morning, Aug. 80, a sudden erup-
tion occurred which spread terror
throughout the island. A column
of fire shot up from the center of
the volcano about daybreak and
lighted the heavens for hundreds
of miles. A few minntes later this
was followed by an explosion which
sent forth gigantic stream of
scalding water and mud.
Morne Rouge was overwhelmed
in an instant. Ajoupa Bouillon
was struck by the river of mud and
flying volcanic stones, and not
building was left standing.
The sea became terribly agitated
when the eruption occurred, and a
short time afterward tidal wave
swept the whole coast. LIE Carbet
was flooded and many of the inhab-
itants drowned. After the explo-
sion more than mile of the east
coast of the island sank into the sea.
The destructive radius extended
into the interior of the island, the
towns of Morne Borden, Balai,
Capot and Bellevue being also re.
ported destroyed.
The volcano of La Soufriere, OF
the island of st. Vincent, is also
active. A series of detonations,
accompanied by the appearance of
luminous circles in the sky, alarm
ed the people of that island.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05

costs, the latter often amounting to $Ioc
and over. Prosecutions may begin at any
time within two years and it is not infre.
quent for hunter to ship game, receive
word from the express company that ii
has been "lost' and forget it, only to be
confronted by United States marshal
and summoned to appear before federal
judge perhaps year afterwards. With
that irrevocability for which the Depart.
ment of Justice is noted, no case is per.
mitted to go by default, and the man who
violates any provision of the federal Law
does so at his peril. A digest of the fed.
eral and state game laws will be furnished
free by the department of agriculture te
all applicants.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05

The Department of Agriculture has Just
issued circular calling the attention of
the public to the vigorous attempt which
is being made to enforce the state and
federal game laws of the country, and
particularly the law of May rs, 1901.
While the provisions of this law are rea-
sonably we'll know, the inevitability of
punishment for violation does not seem to
be appreciated. The maximum penalty
for an infraction of the law is $aoo and
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Friday, Sept. S, 1902.

An effort was made Wednesday to in
duce President Bear, of the Reading, to
act for the settlement of the coal strike.
Senators Quay and Penrose brought all
the influence they could to bear upon him
but he refused to recede an inch in his
attitude towards the strikers. He emphat-
ically refused to submit to arbitration OF
to anything looking to conciliation
After the failure of the Senators to in-
duce President Baer to agree to any plan
of settlement, the Republican State Com.
mittee adopted resolution providing for
the appointment of committee of five to
consult the State authorities and take
steps to end the strike. President Baei
Immediately issued another one of his
remarkable statements in an. attempt to
defend his position.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
SEPTEMBER
TreaSurer'S Notice.

In pursuance of an Act of Assembly,
passed at the January Session 1896, Chap
ter $40, the undersigned, Treasurer of
Cecil County, hereby gives notice that for
the purpose of receiving the
The midland journal., 1902-09-05

Word has been sent from Republican
national headquarters to the effect that the
voters must be walked up. 1t is said that
in off years it is customary for the Demo
Gratis to poll fnlly go per cent of their vote,
while the Republicans poll but 70 per
cent. In many localities conditions are
not favorable to republican victory, and
the leaders realize that every available
vote must be mustered in order to main
tain the Republican strength in the
House. The officials at Democratic
headquarters are inclined to laugh at this
warning. They say the Republicans have
been resting in sublime confidence
which they have only recently begun to
realize is "fool's paradise" and that
now they are frightened but that it is too
late, that the Democratic organization is
perfect in almost every district and that it
will be impossible for the Republicans to
retain control of the House.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
A Certain Cure for Dysentery and
Diarrhoea,

Some years ago was one of party
who intended making long bicycle trip"
says F. L. Taylor, of New Albany, Brad
ford County, Pa. 81 was taken with
diarrhoea, and was about to give up the
trip, when editor Ward. of the Laceyville
Messenger, suggested that take dose
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1 purchased bot
tie and took two doses, one before start
ing and one on the route 1 made the trip
successfully, and never felt any i'll effect
Again last summer / was almost compile
tely run down with an attack of dysentery.
1 bought bottle of this same remedy,
and this time one dose cured me-" For
sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
A Communication. .

Mr.. Editor-Allow Inc to speak few
words in favor of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I suffered for three years with
the bronchitis and could not sleep at
nights. tried several doctors and var
ious patent medicines, but could get moth.
ing to give me any relief until my wife
got bottle of this valuable medicine,
which has completely relieved me-W.
S. Brockman, Bagnell, Mo. This rem-
edy is for sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Will Probated.

The will of the late William
Benjamin, of North East, has been
filed in the Orphans Court. The
estate, both real and personal, is
bequeathed to his widow, Sarah
Benjamin, during her life, and at
her death it is to be equally divid-
ed among his six children-Henry
7. Benjamin, Mrs. Lavinia Gamble,
Mrs. Deborah Tyson, Winfield S.
Benjamin, John j. Benjamin and
Martha e. Thompson. His sons
Henry t. and VIM. w. Benjamin
are named as executors.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Water Cure for Chronic oonstipation

Take two spoons of hot water half an
hour before each meal and just before
going to bed, also drink of water, hot
or cold, about two hours after each meal
Take lots of out door exercise-walk,
ride, drive. Make regular habit of this
and in many cases chronic constipation
may be cured without the use of any
medicine. When purgative is required
take something mild and gentle like
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets.
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1902-09-05

William Tyler Page, of st. Denis, Bal
timore county, was nominated for Con-
gress by the republicans of the Second
Congressional District, in convention at
Westminster OH Tuesday, in opposition to
J. Fred c. Talbot, nominated by the
democrats at Havre de Grace last week
The midland journal., 1902-09-05
Young Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants are weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty.
Child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
of food, but because the food
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion reallyfeeds
and gives the child growing
strength.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems to find
it and set the matter right.
Send for free sample.
Scott & Bovine, Chemists 4oe Pearl St., New York
soc. and $500, all druggists,
The courier., 1902-03-22
IN THE REALM OF
. POLITICS =

class Is Judge Barnes Of Norfolk, at
present supreme court commissioner.
Judge Barnes Is a strong man in the
northeastern section of the state, as he
demonstrated when he contested for the
supreme court judgeship last year. He
is particularly popular in the Elkhorn
valley, and would be a good second
choice in many.parts of the state.
4 x 4
Mr.. Clancy, 1t is stated, Is the gen.
tleman who has given the governor
the assurance that Lancaster county
goes up to Omaha and holds mysterious
consultations with politicians. We pre-
sumo this is how he discovered that
Douglas county is also for Savage. Lo-
cal politicians say that they have not
heard Of anyone being around putting
in any plugs for Savage, and it must
be that Col. Hays, who was appointed
from this county as oil inspector is the
wizard who is to transform everything.
Mr.. Hays name does not appear on the
roster of active republican politicians
in Lancaster county, and he really has
about as much influence in local affairs
as the Hon. Ed Rosewater. General
Colby was appointed adjutant general
from Gage county, but Courier advices
from that neighborhood are to the ef-
feet that the general is not cutting as
much ice as an armless man. With
Clancy Of Douglas and Hays Of Lam
caster and Colby Of Gage. three coun-
ties almost necessary to the governors
success, ineffective to deliver a single
vote. Governor Savage is more to be
pitied than criticised. A first term
governor must Of necessity pick his
men with view to their capability in
boosting him back into the place, their
reward being two more years of clover
The courier., 1902-03-22

Governor Savage has apparently lost
none of his confidence that he will be
the next nominee Of the republicans
for chief executive, but he Is finding
out that things are not nearly so rose
ate as he has imagined. 1t will not
be long until ne tumbles to the fact
that some of his appOintees, who have
been telling him in great confidence
about their great influence and knowl-
adRe of inner movements in political
circles, are mere tyros at the business
and know not whereof they speak. The
7governor has been unfortunate in that
he has been imposed upon In this re-
spect by men who ought to know bet
ter. Usually a governor names as his
private secretary some man of recog-
nized political genius and capability.
Governor Thayer, for instance, had
Captain ]. e. Hill, Governor Boyd was
buoyed up by the knowledge that his
secrets were safe with Frank Norris
sey, Governor CrOunse had the benefit
of w. E. Andrews advice, Benton
Maret was Governor Holcombs strong
staff and Fred Jewell looked after
Governor Poynters political interests.
When Dietrich assumed the reins he
called in that astute young political
leader, Harry Lindsey. After Mr..
Dietrich had gone up higher Mr.. Lind
sey dropped out and the now governor,
,,,,xh ~ 5or,ro d;crouard for pracadent
and the future appointed Co. Bob
Clancy. an astute gentleman from
Omaha. Mr.. Clancy was an un-
familiar figure in Nebraska politics,
and he has not yet become so prOmi-
nent as to strike the vision at every
point.
:, A new man for governor who has not
as yet got past the mentioned for"
The courier., 1902-03-22

themselves. In picking his men the
governor must display wisdom of su
perior order, and any mistake Is likely
to be costly. This is where Governor
Savage has been unwise. He is not
man who will take advice and his
knowledge Of politics when he was sud-
denly thrust into the gOvernorship was
about as extensive as that Of a high
school graduate. At present the gov
ernor is just grinning and bearing it.
.
Fusion will once more be the watch
word of all true populists and demo-
ocrats. This is not surprising. Few
people at all conversant with the pOliti-
cal situation expected anything else. A
combination based on a partition of the
within fighting distance of victory and
the gloom of defeat helps the dis
gruntled to become reconciled to the
situation. So very few populists were
of the middle Of -the-road opinion. The
democrats were far more shy. They
did not seem to care whether there
was fusion or whether there wasn't.
But this sang froid was all assumed.
Deep down beneath the surface was a
strong fusion undercurrent and the out
ward calmness was simply the opening
skirmish to force the populists into
listening to the claims of the bourbons
for the chief place on the state ticket.
Some of these days the executive COM
mittees Of both parties will call sepa-
rate conventions somewhere on identi-
cal dates. There will be a grand
scramble for positions and the usual
double headed campaign will follow.
In a financial way the fusion con-
mites will be right up against a seri-
The courier., 1902-03-22

Gus proposition. Bills unpaid still awe
the faithful. When the defeat Of last
fall was encountered everything was
dropped. Funds on hand were spent
in the liquidation Of the most pressing
debts. A legacy in no way encourag-
ing had been inherited from the regime
of j. Harley Edmisten. So last fall
the campaign was desultory In its ma
ture. Office holders, the most approved
source Of raising revenue. were not
accessible for assessment. Candidates
could only contribute limited amounts.
Hence the dearth of coin. The faith
full came at times and put their
shoulders to the wheel, but for the
most part Chairman De France had
to work uncomplainingly under cir
cumstances most discouraging. The
victory of Judge Sedgwick followed.
Now there is a possibility that the
same thing will happen again. 1t Is
this problem of raising revenue from
hopes Of ultimate victory that causes
all good populists to view with dis
may.
The campaign this fall will be one
of charges and counter charges. Fu-
sionists will condemn; republicans will
compare. The Poynter administration
will be revamped and placed side by
side with the last two years. Prob
ably no one thing so outlines what the
fusiOnists are thinking of as the tact
full manner in which they avoided call
ing a convention until the date for the
republican nominations had been made.
AS one populist expressed 1t 'the Outs
must have the last whack." The sub
sequent gathering has an opportunity
Confined on page eleven.)
The courier., 1902-03-22

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The courier., 1902-03-22

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The courier., 1902-03-22

!, A new man for governor who has not
as yet got past the mentioned for"