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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-02-02
THE EXPERIMENT
STATION MUD0LE
Barrow Says He Was Ousted
From Calhoun by a Cut
and-Dried Plan.

nation of ID. N. Barrow as As,
sistant Director of the North
Louisiana Experiment Station, al
Calhoun, to which position
Major j. G. Lee, former Com.
missioner of Agriculture and I'M
migration, was recently ap-
pointed. Following is the first
authoritative statement made by
Mr.. Barrow:
81 wish to correct a number of
mistatements that have been
made as to why l resigned the
position of Assistant Director of
the North Louisiana Experiment
Station, at Calhoun.
"Director Dodson visited that
station for o number of days,
and, in the early part of Novem-
Der, was with me consulting
about the work of the station:
and during that time, if he was at
all displeased with me in any
way, he succeeded in hiding it
very effectually.
"Director Dodson was in Wash
ington and Richmond during
most of November, so we ex-
changed only few business let
ters during that month, all of
which were, as far as / could see,
perfectly satisfactory.
"You can Judge of my sur
prise when, Dec. 3, / received a
letter from him, implying that
my prompt resignation would be
acceptable to him. He expressed
regret at having to write this, but
claimed he was only performing
hls duty, as he was convinced,
from inquiry, that the station was
losing popularity under my
management, and could never ex-
pect to regain it as long as l re-
mained in charge, as, for some
reason which he did not give, ]
was very unpopular among the
farmers of North Louisiana. o;
this-my unpopularity-he had
been convinced by some of my
best and most intimate friends.
ST hardly know which was the
greater surprise to me-the re-
quest for my resignation or the
reason given for it. The sur
prise at the latter is only in-
creased when / look over the let
ters I have received since my res
ignation has been public. Such
men as Colonel Charles Schuler
j. A. Brewer, j. E. Ransdell, j
E. Edgar, f. P. Stubbs, beside {
host of others, have expressed
Opinions decidedly to the con
trary.
81 am willing to admit that the
efficiency of the station has de
creased, but my reasons as tt
why this is are very different
They, however. have never been
asked.
s'In q subsequent. interview
when | pressed Director Dodsor
for some specific reasons on
which he based his opinion fol
his belief in my unpopularity, b,
took refuge behind the statement
that 'they were of such delicate
nature that even my most intI
mate friends would hesitate tt
mention the matter to me.
"Thls is to me equivalent tt
saying that the unpopularity ex
cuse was only an excuse. fol
without being egotistical | know
my life has been such as to affort
nothing that not only my bes
friends, but any man whom | re
spect, need not hesitate to men
ton.
"The reason that my position
was wanted was apparent. A
soon as he received my resigna
L. ns.ook<xr To<1oou vvrofn con
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29

the time the Prussian government or. dered that the company be debarred from doing business in Prussia 50 long as it's funds or any part of them were invested in such stocks.
 It is alleged that Perkins and Fair child engineered dummy sale of stocks to the trust company, which was subsidiary concern of the life insurance company. At the time, MT. Perkins was vice president of the New York Life, also a trustee and chairman of the finance committee, of which MT. Fairchild was a member. On the books of the life insurance company the transaction was carried on as a bona fide sale, but it is alleged that on the books of the trust company 1t was put down as loan.
 This alleged sale of stocks was re ported to the state superintendent of insurance as bona fide. and it is charg ed that Mir. Perkins directed the sign. ing of the report, which is alleged to have been false and misleading. It is on this that hls indictment was based.
 The indictment of Mir. Perkins on the charge of forgery in the third degree comes as a surprise. as 1t was not ex. pected that action would be taken on the Prussian bond case, but rather on the Mercantile Marine bond case, in which the "Nylic" fund, was, 1t was alleged, misused by Perkins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Stole Her Baby Away.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-More sensa- tional than all the other incidents in the stormy matrimonial career of Mrs. Isabelle W. Van Alstyne occurred at o'clock in the morning. when four men forced their way into her room in the Gilsey House. seized her ur-year-old son from his bed and disappeared with him. clad only fin his nightclothes. fin a closed carriage. Mrs. Van Alstyne declares she recognized her divorced husband. Guy Chase Van Alstyne. Wall street broker. as one of the kid napers. She made a fierce fight be- fore the child was forced away from her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29

when he arrived home. This attack left him in weakened condition, and he did not go again to his office in the Broad street station.
 Mir. Cassatt was in his sixty-seventh year. He was born in Allegheny, of which aristocratic city his father was once mayor. and young Cassatt had the best educational advantages, part of his course being taken in HeIdel- berg, Germany.
 Upon the death of the former presi- dent the Pennsylvania concluded that 1t needed Cassatt.
 The committee to notify him of his election found him on the golf links. At first he refused to accept. Then Mrs. Cassatt. who. by the way, Is niece of President James Buchanan, was induced to use her influence. As . result A. ]. Cassatt laid aside his golf sticks, sold his fast horses and took upon himself the management of the greatest railroad system on earth.
 In the last few years he has project ed improvements that involved the out lay of at least $1O0.OO0OOO The big gest of these is the projected tunnels under the North river. the immense station in New York city and the ex- tension of the line under the East river and into Brooklyn and Long Island. This daring project made the railroad men of the country gasp. Yet practi- cally all of them have already come to see the wisdom of the move.
 Aside from being the head of the Pennsylvania railroad. Mir. Cassatt was president of six other companies and director in twenty three concerns. prin- cipally transportation companies. banks and trust companies. His wealth is estimated at between s50.0O0.O0O and s75.0O0.O0
 James McCrea of Pittsburg. first vice president and directing executive of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pitts. burg. is the man who, in the opinion of many. is most likely to be the next president
 Henry c. Prick. only this week elect cd a director of the Pennsylvania, is strongly mentioned for the presidency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
TRADE CONDITIONS.
R. G. Dun q Co.'s Weekly Business
 Review.


 R. c. Dun q Co.'s Weekly Business
 Review.
 NEW YORK, Dec. %. 9.-R. c. Dun q Co.'s report for the week says that less than the customary dullness in general business followed the holiday, and Christmas week made n favora- ble comparison with previous years as to the volume of trade.
 Retail sales of reasonable wearing apparel have been large on account of the low temperature in most sections, and final reports of holiday business equal the most sanguine preliminary statements. Stocks of winter goods have been so well distributed that there remain less than the usual as sortments for bargain sales. Whole sale business is good for the season, and collections show further improve ment
 Prices for packer hides are firmly maintained, and some varieties have risen still higher. an element of strength being the extent to which hides are sold ahead.
 Narrow holiday markets have pre- vailed for the leading staples of the farm. small changes in prices occurring and no developments of significance being recorded.
 Commercial failures this week in the United States are 1S7 against 254 last week, 261 the preceding week and 221 the corresponding week last year. Failures in Canada number IT against 26 last week, 25 the preceding week and ? last year. Of failures this week in the United States 77 were in the east, 59 in the south. A in the west and P in the Pacific states, and 57 report liabilities of S5,OOO or more. Lia- Utilities of commercial failures report ed for December to date are $1O,3S4,- 22S compared with $7,613,4S1 a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
A silrNi- MOB.
Tramp Murderer Lynched With Or.
 der and Dispatch.

Tramp Murderer Lynched With Or.
 der and Dispatch.
 LAS ANIMAS. Colo, Dec. 29.-Ta. body of Lawrence Leberg, lynched by silent mob here, has been cut down from the telegraph pole where it was left hanging, and an inquest Is being held.
 A party of masked men suddenly sur rounded the jail, overpowered the sher- if, secured his keys and lynched a tramp white man who had murdered a farmer near here
 It is also rumored here that the two men who killed the city marshal Of Lamar have been caught and lynched
 The killing of Leberg was accom- plished with the greatest order and dis patch. The whole time from the mo- ment he was taken from his cell to that when he was hanged was not more than half an hour. Those who were witnesses, but not participants, declare that it was the most orderly and silent lynching known to them.
 From all appearances the lynching party had been thoroughly organized long in advance.
 With the prisoner in their possession after being taken from the Jail the. mob proceeded quickly to the Santa Fe railroad tracks and stopped at the near. est telegraph pole. One of the band. with piece of rope loosely tied about his waist and poleman's spurs on his feet, climbed up the pole, put the rope over the cross arm and brought the loose end down again. A moose was tied and placed about the prisoners neck
 The crowd fell back little way with the end of the rope stretched back to them and held by a score or more of hands. At the word of command from the leader the rope was pulled up un- til Leberg was within two or three feet of the cross arm. It was then tied to tree near by and the body left swing ing in the air. Every act was done si- lently and with great precision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
INQUIRIES
AND.
ANSWERS
93 eeeeeeeaee Geeeeeeeeeet

half an ounce of borax, dissolve in hot water and add sufficient rye meal to make thick paste. Spread this on the flesh side of the skin. Fold lengthwise, flesh side in. skin being fourteen days in an airy and shady place. Then shake out and remove paste from surface and wash and dry. If the skin is very heavy a sec ond similar application of salt aud alum may be made Afterward pull and stretch with the hands or over beam and work on flesh side with blunt knife.
 c. s. M.-How many of the states have abolished capital punishment? Is murder in the first degree in- creasing or decreasing in this cOun- try? What are the principal objec- lions to capital punishment?
 A. Homicide is increasing, as Is natural with the great increase of population The number of legal exc cutiOns remains about the same. The death penalty is forbidden by Jaw in Rhode Island. Maine. Michigan, and Wisconsin. It was abolished in Iowa in 1872 and restored in 1878. It was also abolished by Colorado, and again restored. An objection to capita! punishment is that it involves the taking of human life. You can get statistics of the several penitentaries by writing their wardens.
 E. J.-What is the duty on tobacco entering America?
 A. Filler tobacco, not stemmed, B cents q pound: filler, stemned, 90 cents: wrapper. unstemmed, S1.Sa: wrapper. stemmed. $2.50; cigars and cigarettes. S4.50 pound and 25 per cent and valorem; manufacture of to. bacco of all kinds not specifically pro- vided for, 55 cents a pound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Fired Building to Cover Crime.

DOVER. N. H., Dec. 29.-The large brick making plant of Fiske X Go. at Dover Point was destroyed last night by fire which is believed to have been started by two men who robbed the assistant bookkeeper, Charles Goldwaite. while the latter was sitting alone in the office. Goldwaitc was knocked unconscious by blow on the head and for hours after the oc- currence was unable to tell connect ed story of his experience, but the police gathered from him that he had been attacked by two unknown men and that his watch and about So5 in money were missing. The police be- lieve that the robbers, fearing that they had killed Goldwaite, deliberately set fire to the building to conceal the crime; loss, $15,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Charity Begins at Home.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-In state ment inspired by pity for unfortunates who have been misled concerning her projected philanthropies and by the insistence of other persons who have failed to respect the sorrow of her widowhood Mrs. Russell Sage made public her plans in regard to the vast fortune bequeathed to her by her hus- band. Convinced of the worth of the proverb, Charity begins at home," it is Mrs. Sage's intention to inaugurate her charities in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
A SUDDEN SUMMONS|
President A. J. Cassatt Dies
 of Heart Failure.
HEAD OF WORLDS GREATEST ROAD
Pennsylvania's Chief Executive Car- ried Away In . Moment by Att tack Known to Physicians as
 "Stokes-Adams SyndrOme."

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. %. = Presi- dent Cassatt of ,Ae Pennsylvania rail road Is dead
 Mfr Cassatt died in his city residence at 202 West Rittenhouse square, sur rounded by the members of his fam fly, who were at home at the time. He was attended by Dr. J. H. Musser of this city.
 Alexander Johnston Cassatt was one of the foremost railroad men and finan- ciers in the country. Mfr. Cassatt was stricken with heart disease shortly be- fore o'clock and died before assist ance could be given him. He was a victim of an acute heart attack known professionally as ''the Stokes Adams syndrome."
 Though Mir. Cassatt's death was en- tirely unexpected. he had been in ill health for nearly year.
 Mir. Cassatt had been ailing ever since he came from his summer home at Bar Harbor, on Sept 20. While at the Maine resort he contracted whoop- ing cough from his grandchildren and was still suffering from it's effects
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Tried to But, Into Gambler. p.r

NEW YORK. Dec. c0.-Samuel Philip Blagden. a se.ectman of williamstown. Mass. one of the most prominent men in that section of the state and broth CT of Crawford Blagden of 247 Fifth avenue spent several hours in the East Fifty-frst street station because he. with four friends. all of whom were In evening dress. tried to force their way into the former gambling house of Richard Canfeld. at , East Forty fourth street. after being warned by two detectives to go away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Chanler Tak~. the oatb.

POUGHKEEPSIE. \. Y.. Dec. 29- There was a picturesque scene in Rokeby. the home of Lieutenant Gov ernor Elect Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler at Barrytown when Mir. Chanler took his oath of office, which was admlnis- tered by Squire Frederick Burnett. eighty three years old. who has been a justice of the peace for half cen tury. The oath was administered in the library. where the Bible was placed on a flag covered desk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
sins sinx For aurnha~.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The convfc. ton of George Burnham. IT,, of stsal- Ing $7.6Oo of the funds of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life association. of which he was vice president and ccun- sel, was legal. according to Justice O'Gorman of the supreme court. who denied . certificate Of reasonable doubt in his case. Burnham is in tho Tombs awaiting transfer to Sing Sing to serve out | sentence of two years' Imprisonment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
A schoo..r r.ll os rlunaer.

GREENPORT. N. Y.. Dec. 20.-Ths mystery which has surrounded score or more of robberies committed along the shores of Long Island sound during the past six months was cleared up by the arrest here of Captain Albert Leard. owner and master of the schooner Maud s.. and Clinton Childs, the mate. A search of the Maud s. re suited in the discovery of hundreds of dollars worth of plumber. Captain Leard Is reported to have made full confession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
su.c,d. ef Norfolk Doctor.

NORFOLK, Va. Dec. 20. - DN Charles L. Culpepper. leading phy- sician of Portsmouth. was found desd In his of1ce with a bullet wound ln the head and pistol lying by his side. The words Broken health" in Dr. Culpepper's handwriting were found on postal card on his desk. Dr. Culpepper just before shooting himself executed two deeds giving to hls wife valuable property in this city and Portsmouth,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
War th. Only Way Ont.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. Grave ap- prehension is felt not only by high of- ficials of the government, but by prom inent members of the senate and house of representatives, regarding the fu- ture of Cuba. and the statement is made by very prominent member of the administration that war was prob ably the only way out of the difl- culty."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Porto Rico want. Home Rule.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. 29- R. Matienzo Cintron, speaker of the house of delegates and leader of the unionist party, has published an ar ticle in La Correspondence, the party organ, in which he criticises that part of President Roosevelt's message re- lating to Porto Rico. Senor Cintron says that citizenship without self gov. ernment has no value and is even de- passing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Military Court of Inauiry.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-A court of inquiry was convened at the armory of the First battery. \. G., $. \. Y., here to determine whether or not there Is sufficient evidence to warrant court martial of Captain Louis Wendell The court is presided over by Brigadier General James H. Lloyd of the Third brigade. Albany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
James T. Hiu to Retire.

ST. PAUL. Dec. 2a.-James !. Hill announces that he will retire forever from the railroad business on July 1 next. saying: '-I have planned to re- tire as soon as I can safely do so. By July 1. 1907. I shall he able to leave the work of lifetime on a safe. sound base that will endure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Van His~ Escapes Death.

MADISON. Wis. Dec. 29.-President Van Hise of the University of wiscon- sin while skating on Lake Mendota broke through the ice at a point where the water is forty feet deep and for some time remained in the water. until he was rescued by a student. Percy Nicholson of Baltimore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
py,.,s.,t-. H,,, vy,,,,....

CHARLOTTESVILLE. ys- Der. 2o- President Roo~eveIt's hunt across Hardware river. a half dozen miles from the Roosevelt lcdrp. was fruit less Of results. ss far ss wild turkey wss conrrned- the only trophies being . few birds which were encountered cn the retry, trip
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
rre.ch BI.hop Arrested and rI.es.

LILLE. France. Dec. 29.-while a number of seminary students were be- ing expelled from their building here Bishop DeiamaIre was arrested for al- legged insult to the commissary of DO lice. He was tried in police court. fined s5 and then released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
x.- ser.ey ues.r-e. Get R.s...

JERSEY CITY. Y. T. Dec. 2p-The Public servire corporation. which O. crates trolley lines on sn extensive scaIe in northern New Iersey. formally snnounce thst beginning Ian 1 It's 3o1o notcrrnen snd con5s~tors win be granted an increase In vsr>s sverss- fnx about per cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Grover rI~yelspd III

PRINCETON. V. |. Dec. 2a.-Gro- yer Cleveland has been seriously iIl for g week. but is now eonvalescent. snd Dr. John D. Csrnochan. his physi- clan. says he will without doubt he able to leave the house in a week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
B,xh.. ,,.,s,r,,,,, Jan. II.

ALBANY. N- Y- Dee. 2a.-Governos Elect Hughes will he insugurated and will hold q reception at the ststehouss here on Tuesday neyf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
a..rse. .. Support sr,s....

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-President Roosevelt has. through Secretary Root. pledged Great Britain the support of America in any steps taken to redress the wrongs of the blacks In King Leo polds Kongo Free State
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
PERKINS IS INDICTED
Partner of J. P. Morgan Must
 Answer Forgery Charge.
CHARLES s. FAIRCHILD ALSO HELD
Former Vice President of the New York Life and Ex-Sccretary and Trustee Are Accused of se-
 riOua Crimcn.

NEW YORK. Dec. %. George W. Per kins. former vice president of the New York Life Insurance company and now a member of the firm of J. F. Morgan X O., and Charles s. Fairchild, former secretary of the treasury and trustee of the New York Life Insurance com pany. were indicted by the grand jury. charged with forgery in the third de gree.
 There are six indictments. which are based on the sale of stocks to the New York Securities and Trust company at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
French Senate Passe. Church Bnl.

PARIS. Dec. 29.-The senate has concluded the general debate on the new church measure. and the principle of the church bill was voted by 1S7 yeas to S7 nays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
New York Markets.

FLorR-Duli and about steady; Minne- sota patents. A.l0n435: winter straights. SAa35; winter extras. s2o5sio; winter
 WHEAT - Light Argentine shipments, higher Liverpool cables and buying by lo- cal longs caused wheat to rule steady dur ing the early session: trading was quiet {: May, s4 I-l69stkc.: July. s3ssc.
 BuTTER-Creamery,e extras. per pound. 32iags3c. CMercantile Exchange official quotation. extras. 3,cb; firsts. es9sic.: i: sssshas srss ssc % fists ITS & seconds nsa aase s. thirds. 2an 23c.. state. dairy. tubs. fresh. ffrsts. .edssc.: seconds. z3VzSc.: thirds. 1 nz2c.; western. imitation creamery. hrsts. s3Q24c.: renovated. extras. 2fu2si1c.. frsts. .26 13c; seconds. sd2lc.: thirds. lsgisc
 CHEESE-State. full cream. small and large, September. fancy. 1tifc.: October. best. i3isc.: late made. i.'shI3c,: inferior. saaioc.: part skins. prime. sasl4c.; far to good; e1g'isc-: common. tasc.: full
 EGGs-s,ate. PennsyIyanla and nearby, s7e.. fancy. mixed. xe3sc.. frsts to ex- tra firsts. zaszc.: common to good. 7a
 TALLow-s,ssdy: city. ese:. country.
 HAY-Firm; shipping. s9ssc: good to choice r.011is
 sTRAw-ouist: long rye. sasoc Iss isassei: iss. ssiie': Pacise coast coast. iss it1i5c; iss, le0i.c.
 LIVE POULTRr-Firm and in good de- unard: fcvIs. l21fsi1c.; old roosters. % SIC. spring chick.ns. iiaisc-; ducks. 133 ic geese. 130i4c-; turkeys. it1iIc-
 DRESSED Pot-LTRY-Quist. but very steady: fowls. choice. 13c-. do. fair to good. ilsiee, old rooster.. s1e-: nearby turkeys nearby. choice to fancy. i71isc to. western. choice to fancy. fs1f7c-. flair to good. do. isdIse., ducks. nearby. leg rec rS<rerr do 1xfi14c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29

Asssher ossssge by SeGrs Soldier.
 OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Dec. D. A negro soldier. after attempting fo hold up . lsundrymsn In EI Reno last night. shot and seriously wounded the proprietor of the laundry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
Er-trsnd ssch-n a suirias.

MARBLEHEAD. Mass. Dec. 2n. - The body of Theodore Stone. past grand sachem of the order of Red Men Of Massachusetts. was found in the wa ter of Marblehead neck near the Nene- pasbemet hotel The corpse was stand ing upright in the water. tine feet being imbedded in the mud. There was a theory at first that Mir. Stone had been a victim of foul play Later. however. . note written by him was found at his home saying inst he was about tc commit suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closins stock Quotation.,

Money on call. s per cent: time money and mercantile paper unchanged in rates. Closing prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-29
To Do Away With Negro rroop..

To Do Away With Negro Troops.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The war department has determined to urge congress to drop the four negro regi- ments from the army list.