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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08

Industrial Institute, established ana Ia.
Gated at RustoE. and the Southern
University, now established In the CITY
OF New Orleans. for the education Of
persons Of color. are hereby recognize
ed; and the General Assembly is d.
rected to make such appropriation
from time to time as may be necessary
Tor the maintenance. support and i'm
provement of these institutions; pro-
vided that the appropriation for the
maintenance and support of the South
ern University shall not exceed ten
thousand dollars per annum.
Section 2. Be it further resolved.
ETC.. That said proposed amendment he
submitted to the electors Of the State
of Louisiana for their approval or re-
lection, as required by Article 321 Of
the Constitution of Louisiana and the
general election laws of this State. at
the Congressional election to be held
In this State in November, 1904.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tives.
p. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
President pro TEN. OF the Senate.
Approved June Il. A. D. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary OF State.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08

ninety-seven t91) of the Constitution
of the state of Louisiana, relative to
the office of Attorney General OF the
State.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Cen
eraI Assembly OF the state of Louis
lana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each House concurring. That
Article ninety-seven ((97) of the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana, be
SO amended as to read as follows:
Article nine .y-seven 90: There
shall be an Attorney General for the
State, who shall be elected by the quail
flied electors of the State at large
every four years. He shall be learned
In the law, and shall have actually re-
sided and practiced law, as licensed
attorney. in the State, for five years
preceding his election He shall re-
ceive a salary of five thousand dollars
per annum, payable monthly on his
own warrant.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further resolved, etc.
That this proposed amendment shall De
submitted to the qualified voters of the
State for adoption or rejection at the
Presidential and Congressional election
! to be held in November, nineteen hum
Il
dred and four, and that, II adopted. the
| game shall take effect ca the first day
of January. 1905.
Sec. 8. Be 1t further resolved. ETC..
That on the official ballots to be used
at said election, there shall be placed
the words: For the proposed amend
ment to Article ninety-seven t9O OF
the Constitution of louisiana" and
the words against the proposed
amendment to Article ninety-seven
(s7) of the Constitution of the State OF
louisiana" and each elector shall in
dicate, as provided in the general elee-
ton laws of the State. which OF II
propositions, "for" or against" he
votes for.
r. III. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
tives.
| P. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
President pro tenn. of the Senate.
| Approved July 6, A. D. 1904.
| NEWTON C. BLANCHARD,
/ Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Secretary of State.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08
PROPOSED
eadments to the Constitution
- De Voted for at an Election to Be
reld Tuesday, November s, 1904.
ACT 80. ]

- 4
80 Mr.. Pearce House Bnl No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
nnosing sn amendment to Article
255 of the Constitution Of the State
q Louisiana relative 10 the removal
q the Limitation ON appropriations
;for the maintenance and support of
the Louisiana State University and
AGRICULTURAL and Mechanical College.
aectfon /. Be it resolved by the Gem
al Assembly of the State of Louisi-
sSna fwo-thfrds of all the members
y eapcted to each house concurring, that
y Article 255 of the Constitution OF the
ntafe of Louisiana be amended 30 al
10 read as follows:
S. Article 255. The Louisiana State UNI
,srsity and Agricultural and Mechani-
: 'eoi College, founded uoon the land
rants OF the United States to endow
i seminary of learning and a college
~ the benefit of agriculture and me-
zs8anfc arts now established and located
~ the City of Baton Rouge, is hereby
Seoognized. and all revenues derived
md to be derived from the Seminary
Aand. the Agricultural and Mechanical
fnllege fund, and other funds or lands
6onated or to be donated by the United
mates to the State of Louisiana for the
Sse OF seminary of learning or Of q
Ho1lege for the benefit of agriculture or
he mechanic arts, shall be apnropri-
!snted exclusively to the maintenance
and support of said Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
shanfcal College; and the General AS
sembly shall make such additional ap-
ercpriations as may be necessary for
Il maintenance and support and Inn
rrOvement, and for the establishment.
IA connection with said institution. OF
1ach additional scientific or literary
aepartments as the public necessities
ma the well-being of the people OF
louisiana may require.
The Tulane University Of Louisiana,
1 heated in New Orleans. is hereby re-
eognized as created and to be develop
"a il accordance with the provisions Of
ne legislative act. No. 43. approved
o July S. 1884. and by approval of the
Z e1ectors. made part of tie Constitution
~ the State.
Sec. e. Be 1t further resolved. etc.,
that said proposed amendment be sub
1sitfed to the electors of the State OF
= louisiana for their approval or rejec-
1ion, as required by Article S21 of the
eonstitution of Louisiana and the gen.
Elxai election laws of the State at the
congressional election to be held In
E(hls State in November. 1904.
R H. SNYDER,
Speaker of the House OF Representa-
dves.
p. M. LAMBREMONT.
President pro tenn. of the Senate.
Approved June II. A. ID. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
81 y true copy:
Holm T. MICHEL.
Secretary of State.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08
AcT NO 1e.
s. NJ Henrioues. House Bill No. 14l
r1rNrr, Dr-c.r Jy0~I0N

II Mr.. HenriQues. House BIZ NO. ii.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Tkoposing an amendment to the Com
afitution OF the State OF louisiana.
nroviding for the exemption from
y taxation for a period OF ten (10)
wears from the date Of its compile
tion. Of all railroads or part OF rail-
roads constructed subsequently to
January 1. 1905.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Gem
!0ral Assembly OF the State OF Louis
ma, two-thirds Of all the members
Ioaected to each House concurring
aherein, That the following amendment
- the Constitution OF the State OF
louisiana be submitted to the electors
~ the State al the next election for
REPRESENTATIVES. In Congress, to be
Modem on the first Tuesday after the
M Monday In November. 1904. to-
zRif. There shall be exempt from taxa
HON for a period of ten years from the
sTa4e of its completion. any railroad or
Sarf OF railroad that shall have been
6onsfru~ted and completed subsequent
n to january 1. 1905, and prior 70
january 1, 1909. This exemption shall
include and apply to all the rights OF
nay. roadbed, sidings. rails and other
nuperstructures upon such rights OF
svsy. rtadbed or sidings;s and to all
1sbofs. station-houses, buildings. erec-
1Ipns and structures appurtenant -
sch railroads and the operation OF the
S1ne; but shall not include the oepots
Warehouses. station -house and otnez
lructures and appurtenalces nor the
sSnd upon which they are erected =
fminal points, and for which fran
E1oes have been granted md obtain
~ whether same remain the property
the present owner or owners, or pe
Susferred or assigned to any cor
fafion or corporations person q
SS1ons whomsoever. and provided fur-
<Sr that this exemption shall not ap-
u 10 double tracks. sidings, switcnes
6otn or other improvements or peS.
nents which may be constructee
- railroads now In operation within
" State. other than extenstons q
- lines constructed BY such rail-
R. H. SNYDER,
oaker Of the House Of Representa-
]. 7. SANDERS.
eutenant Governor and President g
y Senate.
resident rro tenn. Of the sesate-
pproved June II, A. p. 1904.
NEWTON C. BLANCHARD.
oyernor Of the State Of Louisiana
11ue COPY:
1oHN T. MICHEL.
s<AG u
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08
Arr Nn 1sS.
~ NJ roomer House Bill No. 221.
,0v>,rr nEc;OTTrTYON.

pv Mr. Toomer House Bill NO zzl.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Promising an amendment to Article 11s
of the Constitution Of louisiana. to
nrovide for the filing OF all vacancies
occurring In the ONCE Of Sheriff and
ex-ofticio collector Of State and Par
ish Taxes. by special election
Re II resolved by the General Assem-
bIv of the state OF Louisiana. two
thirds of all the members elected to
each House concurring. that at the next
congressional eleetion. to be holden on
the FIRST Tuesday after the first Monday
in November. 1904. the following
amensment to Article 11e. Of the Con-
stitutton of Louisiana. shall be sub
nitted to the electors of the State. and
~ majority OF the voters. at said
election shall approve and ratify such
ornenamant the same shall become
~,r. of the Constitution Of this State.
to-w;t. That Article 119 OF the Consti-
tut,on of louisiana shall be amended
.o as to read as follows: Article 11s-
There shall be a Sheriff and Coroner
elected bv the qualified voters OF each
Parish In the state. except In the Par
,sb Of orleans. who shall be elected ae
the General election and hold office for
four years. The Coroner, except in-tne
Parish of orleans. shall act Tor ana %
nlace of the Sheriff, whenever tho
Sheriff shall be party interested ana
whenever there shall be q vacancy u
the office OF Sheriff. until such vacancy
shall he filled: but ne shall not, during
such vacancy, discharge the duties ch
tax collector. The Shertn, except IN
1 tbe parish OF Orleans shall be ex-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08
ACT NO. %.

Secretary OF State.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
MILITARY HoNoRs FOR AMBASSADORS
viii Re Requested Of Uu'tsd States When Re
eeiyed BY President

Washington, d. c. (SpcciaD BE
cause oi the precedent established by
meeting Governor Taft with troop
OF cavalry and according 10 Mr. Root.
the retiring secretary. the same honor
when he lett Washington, il is learned
that the same courtesy will be requested
Of this government when the next am.
bassador is received in audience fer
the first time by the President. This
is the custom observed in other coun.
tries, aud it is understood that Ameri-
can ambassadors abroad always have
insisted on iull military honors. 1t ap-
pears that the late Lord Paunccfotc, the
first ambassador appointed at Wash
ington. neglected to draw up with the
State Department the usual protoco,
providing for the reception Of ambas.
sadors. Such a convention is felt by
diplomats to be highly desirable. II
is said that although the request foi
military honors for the next ambassa-
dor who shall be presented will cgna.
nate from his own government, the re
quest will have the Endorsement and
support oi all the governments repre-
scnted by ambassadors here, and il j.
belieyed.by diplomats will not meet OBJ
lection from the government oi the
United States
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
FLAG LOWERED IN CUBA.
Final Act in insurlng the Islands lnde'
pendence

Havana (SpeciaD The last vestige
OF the American occupation OF Cuba
disappeared Thursday when the Amer
lean flag was lowered from the Cabana
barracks and the last battalion OF Amer
lean soldiers marched to the Triscorna
pier and boarded the United States
Army transport Sumner.
Standing on the plain near Cabana
fortress. between a line of American
and line OF Cuban troops and sur
rounded by crowd OF Americans and
Cubans, President Palma fcclingly voic-
cd his appreciation OF all that the Amer
leans have done for Cuba.
The Sumner had brought the Seven
tcenth and Nineteenth companies OF
United States Artillery from Santiago,
and these troops participated with the
Iwcntyirst and Twenty com
panics, who have been stationed here,
in the evacuation OF tho Cabana bar
racks.
President Palma and the members OF
his cabinet, General Rodriguez, COM
mandcr OF the rural guards; United
States Minister Squers and the MEM
bcrs OF the legation staff took their
places facing the center of the parade
ground. The lines OF troops consisted
of the four American artillery COM
panies, company OF Cuban artillery,
company OF rural guards on foot and
4 troop Of rural guards. mounted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
"BLUEBEARD" BOND CONTEST.
International Fight Grows Out Of Property
Lost 10 lroquois Fire.

Chicago tSpcciaD - The United
States Government has become party
10 the complications growing out of the
lroquois fire. MIR Bluebcard," said 10
be the most prctcntious extravaganza
ever sent on the road in America, was
not an American property. The scen-
cry, costumes and the greater portion
of the electrical effects were owned by
the Drury Lane Company, OF London,
England. They were leased by Kaw G.
Erlanger-not purchased, As conse-
qucnce, when the spectacular mass OF
light and color was brought TO the
United States for temporary use bond
was filed with the Government in lieu
Of payment OF duty, guaranteeing that
the property would be exported to its
owners within period of six months.
il is the bond that British and Chicago
claimants are now seeking TO reach.
At the same time representatives OF
Klaw & Erlangcr are engaged with
equal industry in an effort to secure a
release OF the bond through proof that
the property is now non-existent-that
it was annihilated in the theatre fire.
The value Of the destroyed scenery,
wardrobe and effects is estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and 10000. AS pro-
lection TO the Government for duties
alone in the event OF failure 10 re-
turn the plant to the country OF its
origin a bond OF $4,000 was filed.
British underwriters insured the prop
crty in part for the Drury Lane Com
pany, and il is upon them and upon the
Drury Lane Company the property loss
will fall
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10

l, is long lane that has no turning
Asphalt and Lake Superior sharehold
crs sec their stocks advance while
others fall
John w. Gates has swung around and
IS bear on coffee, cotton and stocks
lie IS not supposed to be speculatina
heavily in wheat or corn.
London sold about $4,000 shares OF
Pennsylvania. There are still conflict
ing reports about that company's need
Tor large sum OF money in the near
in,ure.
One more per cent. dividend on the
first preferred stock will dissolve Read
ing's voting trust. The trustees arc
e.. 5. w. Packard, OF Philadelphia, and
J. =. Morgan and p. =. Olcolt, OF New
York.
II Is considered significant in bank
ing circles that the Bank OF England
has not changed It's role OF discount
in spite OF war rumors They say in
London that the bank is the trucst ba-
romeier in Europe on international
affairs
Southern Pacihc's net earnings in.
creased S627.oo2.
The trade papers are more buliish
this week on ,he steel business.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.


r. 6. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
OF Trade says: Business conditions
would be most satisfactory II present
high prices for the leading staples were
the result OF wholesome demand, but
the prominence OF manipulation pre-
vents any such gratifying conclusion.
Aside from the lines temporarily stim-
ulated by severe weather, trade is quiet,
and evidences OF increased activity
with the approach OF Spring are hope
iully awaited Weather conditions are
favorable for Winter wheat Transpor.
tation has suffered some interruption
by storms, but railway earnings thus
far reported for January are 3.8 pc,
cent. larger than in 1908.
Failures this week numbered 3o2 in
the United States. against 243 last
year, and 28 in Canada, compared WITH
80 year ago.
Wheat, including -four, exports fot
the week ending January 20, aggregate
2,9I7,o22 bushels, against 3,538,Io2 last
week, 4.42o,o65 this week last year,
5.7o2.36S i'll 1902, and $4,000 in 1901,
Corn exports for the week aggregate
1909 500 bushels, against I,I5o,2o2 last
week, 2,o45,ooo a year ago, 427,oIS IN
1902, and 2,1S7,7o7 i'm 1901.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
AN INSULT TO The FLAG
Ssnto Domingo Rebels Fire Upon Yankee
Launch.
ENGINEER or THE BOAT KILLED.
United States Minister Powell lnstruets the
Captain Of the Cruiser to Take Drastic
Measures 10 Avenge the Shooting and the
Insult to the Flag American Marlnes Pro.
ieet the German Consul.

San Domingo (Spccia) The insur-
gents deliberately fred on the launch
OF the auxiliary cruiser Yankee. killing
]. {. Johnston the engineer. The bull
let entered his head above the eye.
United States Minister Powell has
directed the captain OF the Yankee to
take drastic measures to avengc John
ston's death and this insult TO the
American flag.
Johnston will be buried OH shore.
San Domngo.-Thc German consul
here has requested United States Min
istcr Powell 10 afford protection to
Herr Woman. the German vice consul,
that he might bring his family into the
city, rs the insurgents have given Mr.
NORMAN 4S hours 10 leave where he is
or suffer the consequences.
Consequently, Mr.. Powell secured Il
guard OF so men from the United
States cruiser Columbia. and iuiorm-
ed the government that it was the in
tention OF the German consul and him
self 10 bring Herr Wormans family
into the city, and asked the government
that its troops not fire upon this party
while il was ON its mission. He said
that If fired upon the party. would pro-
tect themselves. The guard started
out As soon as they passed outside
the city they we're covered by the guns
OF the Columbia. No attack was made,
and the Worman family and their be-
longings were brought back here in
safety.
All the ht.lscs outside the city walls
have been pillaged. The insurgents
arc desperate, and arc destroying for
eign property wherever they find ii.
Mr.. Powell has received urgent appeals
10 protect foreign property against this
pillaging, and the Columbia may be
compelled to land marines to do so.
The firing around the city continues.
The situation is serious. the prices OF
provisions are very high, and the poor
are suffering from want OF food.
1t is rumored that Santa Barbara
dc SANTANA and Sanchez have been re-
taken by the insurgents.
This city is surrounded by insurgents.
They have sent to the government a
demand that the city surrender within
24 hours, threatening otherwise to enter
it by force. The government has made
no reply TO this demand, and an attack
is expected. The Notifications are
strongly guarded, and preparations are
being made 10 resist the insurgents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10

the basemeu: of the wholesale dry
goods house of lohn 4. Hurst y
Co, German Street and Hopkins
Place, sounded an alarm Almost be
fore the alarm had reached the var
ious eng'u houses the entire building
was Il roaring mass Of flames from top
to bottom.
After burning for perhaps 10 min
utes there was loud explosion from
the interior of the building as the
gasoline tank used for the engine in
the building let so. Instantly the i'm
mcnsc structure collapsed and the fly
ing, Gaming debris caused the flames
20 be communicated to the adjacent
buildings on all four corners.
By this time the first Of the fire ap-
paratus had reached the scene and
was quickly put TO work, but the fire
had already gone beyond control and
swept with irresistible force and in
cTcduIous swiituess on its Devastating
way. 1t was known that the con fla
grafton would prove vastly dcstruC-
tive, but not one of those who witness
cd it at this time imagined for an in
slant the terrible results that would
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
In the Dep artMen,s.

Representative Tawney. OF Minnesota,
introduced bill authorizing the consoli-
dation OF customs collection districts in
the discretion Of the President
The House adopted the Agricultural
Appropriation Bill after an unavailing
effort had been made 10 eliminate the
redistribution section.
Gen. John c. Black. chairman OF the
United States Civil Service Commission,
is seriously i'll.
Secretary Shaw has sent 4 circular
letter to the various government depoS-
itories notifying them that the govern
ment would probably soon call for 20
per cent. OF the deposits.
The State Department has advices of
the government forces in Uruguay hay
ing been forced back upon Montcyideo,
the capital, by the revolutonists
United States Marshal b. i. Hacketi,
OF Indian Territory, and number Of
deputies were removed for incom-
potency and other causes.
II is stated that the Cuban Commits
sion has made arrangements with a
New York syndicate TO take the Cuban
loan at par.
The House Committee completed the
Naval Appropriation Bill, which car
ries an appropriation OF $o5.ooo,ooo.
The Agricultural Appropriation Bill.
reported 10 the House, carries an appro-
priation OF S5,7II,24o.
A bill was introduced in the House
to extend the Statute OF Limitations to
hvc years.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
KILLED BY yA0Ul INDIANS.
ssysgcs Hold Up Stage and Mounted Troops
Are In Pursuit

Denver, COL (SpcciaD "A News
special from Guayamas, Mex. says:
Passengers arriving from Ortiz, On
the Sonora Railroad, brought the first
news of terrible outrage committed by
Yaaui indians.
The stage which runs between Ortiz
and Las Cruces was held up by savages
and all on board, numbering six per
sons, were killed. Among them were
Salvador Flores and his nephew, Fran
cisco Flores. They were both promi-
nent in Sonora There were fifteen In
dians, according to the recollection OF
Francisco Flores, who did not expire
until he was picked mp by a party OF
taqueros travelling in the opposite di-
Tection.
When the massacre was discovered
officers in charge OF the garrison At
Ortiz we're notified and detachment
of mounted troops has gone in pursuit
OF the. Indians.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-02-10
SUSPICIOUS OF THE BEAR.
Japan fxasperated By Russia's Delay
In Reply.
SITUATION AG,Iv BECOMES CRITICAL.
, Hastily Summoned Conference Of the Japa-
oese Cabinet, The Elder Ststesmes snd
Military and Naval Chiefs Which Is Be.
iieved to Forecast Energetic Action The
Two Russian Fleets Form a Combine.

Toxic lBy Cable A specially sum
moncd conference of the cabinet, eidcr
statesmen and military and naval cnieie
was held at the residence of Premei
( katSura. The meeting is believed &c
have been OF much importance. tbough
no details oi the discussion have beer
given TO The public Possibly, it fore
I shadows energetic action on account O.
Russian procrastination.
Although the government ofhial,
continue rcticcnt, it is manifest that the
, situation is oi the gravcst and that
crisis is near at hand The time IL
which tho Russian reply will continue
10 be a factor in the situation is narrow
, ing.
! The patience OF the government l.
becoming exhausted and if the expected
answer is delayed many days longer the
issuance Of an uitima,um by Japan will
become inevitable.
The Japanese feel that the existing
conditions have entitled them to a more
prompt reply, and are bound to infer
that the St. Petersburg government il
determined not TO yield, but is utilizing
the time 20 advance its preparations io'
war
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram
Company from ST. Petersburg, BY
way OF tho frontier, says the Rus.
sian general staff has given Viceroy
Alexiefi authority TO declare war and
open hostilitics on his own responsibility
ii circumstance, render il necessary.
The dispatch adds that an imperia
manifesto declaring war is expected ii
the japanese government does not accept
the conditions proposed in RuSsia's res
ponsc. which, it IS asserted. will be
Russia's last word