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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-04-04


shall indicate as provided in the gen
pral election laws of the State, which
If the provisions, "for" or "against,'
he votes for.
". SANDERS,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
J. W. HYAMS,
Sneaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
Approved November 2Sth, 1908.
NEWTON C. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
ACT NO. Is.
Bv Mr.. Millsaps. Senate Bill No.. 2.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article
2SS of the Constitution of the State
of louisiana relativeto Railroads,
Express, Telephone, Telegraph,
Steamboat and Sleeping Car
Commission.
Section |. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the mem
bers elected to each house concurrlng,
that Article 2SS of the Constitution or
the State of Louisiana, be amended SO
as to read as follows:-
Article 2SS. The General Assem-
bly, may add to or enlarge the powers
and duties of said Commission, or
confer other powers and duties on
them. They may also provide addl-
tional clerical, or other assistance
that may be deemed necessary for the
discharge of the duties of said Com
mission, and may add other penalties
to make the work of said Commission
, effective.
1t shall be the duty of the Attor
f ney General, and the various distrlc
l. attorneys, to aid said commission IL
all legal matters, for which they shall
receive not exceeding % per cent OF al
fines and forfeitures collected by them
provided the commission may emplo
u other attorneys in lieu of these officer
y, on like terms.
Il No person in the service of, or al
y, torney for, any railway, express, tele
u phone, telegraph, steamboat or othe
II water craft, sleeping car company c
/ corporation, or pecuniarily intereste
d in such company or corporation, sha
i hold the Office of commissioner.
" The fines collected, after payin
the attorneys fees and the costs
g suits, in which the commission may
cast for costs, shall be paid into tt
y, =. State Treasury.
Il Section 2. Be it further resolves
y, etc., That the foregoing amendme
a. of the Constitution of the State, sha
y be submitted to the electors for the
90 approval or rejection, as required
q Article 321 of the Constitution OF Il
VI State of Louisiana and general ele
&c, ton laws of this State at the Gener
% State Election to be held in this Sta
'n on the 2lst day of April, 1908.
oil Y. SANDERS,
VI Lieutenant Governor and President
wv the Senate.
7r' J. w. HYAMS,
lily Speaker of the House of Represent
en tives.
III Approved November 18th, 1907
Oh NEWTON c.. BLANCHARD,
al Governor of the State of ltOuislar
t 4'' A true copy:
TO- JOHN T. MICHEL,
'o Secretary of State.
ant --
m ACT NO. Is.
of By Mr.. Herman. House Bill No.
en- Chairman of the Joint Judiciary CO
red mittee A, B, G.: Substitute for Hous
ing Bills Nos. 2, 3, and Is.
i'd JOINT RESOLUTION.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-04-04
Sheriffs Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish OF West feAV'
s4th Judicial District Court
JF.I Irvine & Son VS., M, Cochran
No. 573.
J.F. Irvine VS.. NJ. Cochran
No. 572.
nv virtue of writs of Fl Fa to me INV
by the Honorable Court aforesaia u WV y
entitled and numbered causes have
and will offer for sale on the premises ID =
sara. La, at the hour of Il O'Clock g. u"
Saturday, April 4, l9o'
to.the highest bidder for cash. one 10.
cbandise consisting of liquors cisai'
registers, bars and fixtures, etc" sel1s'
above suits. Ia, III
Terms of sale-cash, with eene~
praisement. oheds'
FOR SALEr27 foot fast u
line Launch, just compleV.ssu a
particulars and photo W ' W.
i''' G, S. BARTLEss & Co
Boat Builders
Bayou Sara
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
DAVIS GOES FREE
Jury Alter Long DeIiberaiio0 Frees Bim From Charge
 of Murder.

Omaha, Dec 10.-After l3 hours deliberation the jury in the case of Charles F. Davis, charged with the murder on the morning of September of Dr Frederick T. Rustin at 6; ] , this morning agreed upon a verdict of not guilty. Two hours later Judge Sears received the verdict and order ed the discharge of the prisoner. It required g ballots to reach an agree ment. The first stood eleven to one for acquittal of the charge of murder in the first degree. The lone juror maintained his position for four bal lots and after that was joined by an- other voting for conviction on a lesser charge
 The case has attracted unusual at tention not only because of the prom thence of the victim of the killing who was one of the leading physi- clans and surgeons of the city and the mystery surrounding the tragedy, but because of the family connexions of the defendant Although himself holding but a minor position in the First National bank Davis is the brother of the vice and uncle of the president, cashier and other officials of the institution. 1t is not believed that any further prosecutions will be undertaken in connection with the killing of Dr Rustin unless uneNpect- ed evidence should be discovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
HELD UP TRAIN
Robbers Went Through Mall Car, But Didn't Get s2O,00O
 in Express Car.

Spokane. Wash, Dec 1O.-Three men held up east-bound Great Northern train No mile and half east of Hillyard, this state, at an early hour this morning, robbed the mail car and made their escape. Only the presence of mind of w.. Perrin, the fireman, prevented the footing of the express car, which car ried a large amount of money. in cluding $20,000 consigned from a Spokane bank to Montana town. The train had slowed down in the yard at Hillyard when three men, all armed with revOlvers, crawled over the tender and covering the en- gineer and fireman, ordered the train to be brought to stop little over mile from the station. The engine men obeyed and when the train had come to a standstill the bandits forced the engineer and tiremen to leave the cab While two of the robbers stood guard over the en- gineer the other took Fireman Per rin back to uncouple the mail and express cars from the rest of the train. In the darkness the bandit failed to note that the first car was the mail, while the second was the baggage and the express car which contained the desired booty was third in the train Perrin saw this mistake and quickly taking advan- tage of it, in spite of the menacing revolver held close to his head, cut off the mail and baggage cars, leav- ing the express car attached to the dead train.
 The robbers then left the engineer and firemen with the train and boarded the locomotive and them selves ran it several miles east where they brought if to a stop, rifled the mail car, then again boarded the en- zine, uncoupling it from the cars, which they left on the track and prO- ceeded three miles to Mead. There a rig was awaiting them and they made their escape. Mead is only ten miles from Spokane and it is supposed that the bandits were on their way to: Spokane. The amount of their booty is unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
ANGLO-ITALLAN MARRIAGE.
Count of Turin to Wed Princess Pa
 tricia-AbruzZi-El Fiasco.

Rome, Dec 10-Until recently King Victor Emmanuel was unde- ctded as to whether to sanction the marriage between the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins despite the fact that several members of the royal family strongly opposed it. and the Italian ambassador at Washington actively combatted the proposed match.
 The Marquis de San Giuliano, Ital- ian ambassador at London. in the meantime informed the Italian min istry of foreign affairs that King EC- ward was favorably disposed toward a marriage between the Count of Turin, brother of the duke, and the Princess Patricia of Connaught on condition that the AbruZZi-ElliinS match should be abandoned. The Angelo-ltalian marriage is now set tied, and it will take place at the end of next year on the return of the Count of Turin from Africa, where he will spend ten months on a hunt ing trip.
 The Abruzzi-Elkins match was abandoned solely in order to rendeG possible a family alliance between the reigning houses of Great Britain and Savoy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
THE LAST SESSION.
Discussion of the Fertilizer Trust on
 the Boards Today.

Meriden, Dec 1O.-The third and last days session of the Connecticut state board of agriculture's annual md-winter meeting was marked to- day by an address on the topic "The Fertilizer Trust, which was not on the programme, by State Senator Francis Atwater of Meriden Mr AL water said in part:
 Does the Connecticut farmer re- alize the tribute he pays to the ferti- lizer trust? Does he realize that he is in the highwayman grip and that every ton of fertilizer he buys he pays sixteen per cent more than the far mer on Long Island or in New York state? Gentlemen 1 am here to ap- prise you of that fact to-day. l am here to tell you that on fifteen thou sand tons and over sold in this state the poor farmer pays tribute of $10O, ,000 more than the farmers pay just over the border in New York state for the same amount of ma terial. The facts have been given to me to protect you against this great discrimination which has been going on for some time and is now being practiced. Why this soil which has been worn out by over 3j0 years of continuous tillage, dependent upon it productive should be selected 10 pay fancy prices for this commodity is not comprehensive to the minds of untrained to the ways of running q successful trust business. Why the poor farmer who lives in the western part of Connecticut is called upon to give $5.9S per ton more than his more fortunate neighbor in eastern New York seems to the uninitiated poor business policy to say the least. Yet in comparing the instructions and price lists sent 10 the agents of proved true. The information | im- part to you was sent to me with the statement that l know have always been the champion Of the under dog that l was looked upon as peerless fighter and it was expected that if took up the cudgel that the robbery now going on would be given such publicity as to prevent it's taking place iii the future
 Senator Atwater went on 10 ex- plain that he had communicated with Peter B. Bradley Of Boston. whom he characterizes as the head of the trust in regard to the above state ments and that Mr Bradley said his information was wrong, and that he. MT Bradley would come to this city and talk with Mr Atwater. The meet ing, according to MT Bradley's statement. said Senator Atwater. should have taken place last week. He did not come. Mr Atwater said.
 Mr Atwater concluded by saving that the remedy for the situation he had stated was with the farmers themselves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
A MYSTERIOUS CASE
Suit Case Found in Swamp. Be. IODged 10 Man Who Dissp.
 peared a Year Ago.

Syracuse, N. Y., Dec 10.-Chief of Police Helms of Baldwinsville, a vil- lage 12 miles north of this city, has in his possession suit case found in q swamp containing a mans apparel and a letter addressed b Jarnes E. LawlOr, signed by T. F. LaWlor of 353 Amsterdam avenue, New York, informing him of their mothers death. James F. Lawior was a vest ern hOrseman. He attended the Grand circuit races at Syracuse in 1907 and disappeared The New York brother writes to Chief Helms that he has heard nothing of him slnce that time. A coat found nea- tue suit cdse was folded as though used for a pillow. In the pockets were several cartridges. Chief Helms believes Lawlor's body will be found in the swamp and that the case is one of murder or suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Deer Killed by Train.

Winsted, Dec 10.--The Central New England passenger train which left Winsted west bound at 7:25 yes terday morning struck 300 pound buck deer near the rock cuts in West Norfolk. Although both of the ani- malls hind legs were cut off at the fetlocks it dragged itself across a meadow, the highway and the Black berry river and finally brought mp against barbed wire fence, where it was found by J. H. Thompson of West Norfolk. Special Game War den Gladwin of Norfolk was notified and shot the animal. County Game Warden Ross of Canaan took the car cass to that place. The venisOn will be sent to the Litchtield county hos pital here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
TRAIN JUMPED TRACK.
Many Passengers Injured, One (
 Whom Bled to Death.

Bismarck, x. D., Dec 1O.-Twen- ty-fve passengers were seriously ir- death, according to reports, when the Northern Pacific north coast limited jumped the track and ran down a ten foot embankmcnt last night with in half a mile of the town of Me kenzle, twenty miles east of this place. The locomotive. baggage and mail cars stayed on the track, but the coaches and sleeping cars turned over and are lying parallel to the track. They turned slowly, however, else there would have been more fl- talities. The train was crowded. Spreading rails are said to have caused the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
TEARS IN COURT
Attorneys Wanted Jury Dismissed on
 That Account.

The district court was held in two parts to-day both Judge COWell and Deputy Judge Peasley presiding. Judge C0well presided at the hearing of the case of William Harrington against Cheponis and Parnarausky grocers on Hill street for damages of 2,000. Harrington while coast ing on Hill street one day last win ter was run over by the defendant $ wagon and his right leg was broken. Counsel for the defence Kelley and Russell this morning moved that the jury be dismissed because during their cross examination of some of the witnesses for the plaintiff yes terday they cried and counsel fear ed the tears unduly influenced the jury. This matter evoked a great wrangle between opposing counsel. Judge COwell decided that no harm was done and declined to dismiss the jury. This afternoon counsel for the defence moved for a non-suit on the grounds that the evidence did not warrant any further hearing of the case. The lawyers were hard at 1t at press hour.
 Judge Peasley presided at the hearing of the suit of John T. Conk- lin against John W. Gaffney for $200 for sand, supplied for mortar used in the building of the St Mary's hospital, The amount supplied was 291 loads and the question was whether the contract called for sand at $l yard or $2 a load. There were about two wards in q load. The plaintiff claimed the contract called for the latter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
CITY NEWS.

The sewer department has just completed two inlet basins at Bald win and Madison streets which will let the surface water into the brook nearby where it will be carried into the Naugatuck river instead uf form ing pond on the highway.
 Horace Johnson's s predictions for this month follow: There will be | slight disturbance from the ath 10 the 18th local in character Ot little note. very likely to be a furry Of snow From the 21st 10 the 2Jth be prepared to encounter a change of very great force, general in every sense. Timely warning should be given to mariners up and down inc coast. and upon the hig sea. Rail roads get snow blows and shovels in order: and girls and boys bring out the sleds and skates for jolly time
 Mrs Marguerite Nallee died yester- son, John B Vallee 31012 South Main street, The deceased was born at St Hyacinthe, Canada, on Octo- Der ?, 1877. and was therefore over 91 years of age. She came 10 Water bury twenty-two years ago and has since lived with her son Besides ! R Nallee she leaves three other rhil- dren. Nector Nallee of Webster. Mass. Narcisse Nallee of Waterbury, and Mrs Alexander Vincent of Chambly. Canada She was an exemplary wom and and had a wide acquaintance among the older French-American residents. The funeral will be helt Saturday morning to St Anne's church The intermen+ will be in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Earnings Over Two Millions.

Hartford, Dec 10.-Thc gross earn- ings of the Connecticut Co for the last fiscal year amounted to S2,147,- BOT, according to report filed with the railroad commissioners to-day The gross earnings from operations amounted to $6.54S, ,492.01. The 0p- erating expenses amounted to S4.- 213, ,92S.11. The total lengths of main track operated were 755 miles, including sidings. There was paid out in damages the sum of s154.- 971.60. The capital stock of the company is $250, 900, with bonds out standing for the same amount
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
HAD FEET FROZEN,
Michael Igo Fell Asleep in Wagon
 Last Night.

It was frosty enough on the inside last evening if the coals were not red and glowing, but the weathr. had no terrors for Michael IgO. Milk fell asleep in a wagon at 35J WcSt Main street and his slumber was not disturbed until this morning. Ha would have dreamed a little longc. than he did if il were not for Patrol man Kiersted, who awakened tho man. lgO was in q serious condition when he awOke and upon eXamina- ton it was found that his feet were badly frozen; but il is not likely they will have to be amputatcd He was treated by Dr A. A Crane Igo's condition would in all probability have been much worse thad not some one notified the police station about B o clock and kiersted sent down to see what the trouble was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
BIkERS ARE WEARY
They Fell Behind Inc Record Todsy--Jhe Score at Two
 O'cI0cE.

New York, Dec l0.-The killing pace which has been maintained by the riders in the six days bicycle race which began at Madison Square garden just after midnight Monday morning, already has proven too great strain for six of the thirteen teams. Even those who had with stood the fearful grind and had kept steadily ahead of old records until early to-day, began to slow down after { o'clock with the result that at S o'clock the leaders had fallen four miles behind the mark set by Miller and Waller in 1899 This was a loss or about miles between and $ o'clock.
 The standing of the ten remaining teams at that time was as follows:
 Rutt and Stol, 1,jG3 miles 9 laps MacFarland and" Moran ,563 miles 9 laps; Hill and Demar ,5G3 miles 3 laps; Walthour and Root ,563 minleS laps; Collins and Mitten 1 ,5G3 miles : laps; Calvin and Wiley 1863 miles 6 laps; Anderson and Nanoni ,563 miles , laps; DevonO- witch and Drobach 1 ,JG3 miles 1 lap.
 In 1899 Miller and Waller covered 1 ,561 miles 9 laps in the same num- Der of hours.
 Some of the men who retired from the race during the early morning had ridden out the last ounce of their strength. Gordon Waller of the Australian team who had been rlinging on through a trying sprint tOppled from his wheel on the high bank of the Madison avenue turn and fell unconscious within a few inches of the rail. His collar bone was broken and he was badly bat tered and bruised. He was rushed to d hospital.
 Before the end of another hour records had begun to fall once more and at 9 o'clock even the trailers had good margin over the best previous figures. With the relative position of the riders unchanged, the leaders had covered 1882 miles laps, as compared with 1880 miles no laps made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
 The standing of the teams at ? clock this afternoon was as fol- lows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
No Call for RubberS.

Millville, R. l., Dec 10.-The first signs of stagnation in the market for rubber shoes because of the absence of seasonable conditions, have been manifested here in the announce ment of the Woonsocket Rubber Co that it's Millville plant will be closed for three weeks, beginning Saturday. About 750 men are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Will Entertain Fleet,

Panama, Dec 10.-Arrangemen; $ were made to-day by prominent rest dents of Panama and the canal zone for the entertainment of the office, s and men of the United States Pacific fleet during its forthcoming visit here. The administration building and the Cathedral plaza will be the headquarters of the men while 0n shore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
CITY PAID THE BILL.
But Property Stands in the Name of
 the Bows Club,

Lut OUNS CluD.
 Who owns the property on Rene diet street between the city yard and the water works shop. It has q frontage of 169 feet and runs back about lS0 feet. It is an ideal spot for factory and probably that is the reason parties are after it. The that it belongs to the Boys club, but there must be some mistake about this. The city bought it some time ago but owing to blunder on the part of somebody the property never was transferred to the municipality. The city used to rent it from Mrs Mary l.. Mitchell, but some time ago she gave it to the Boys club to help them pay for their Cottage place building. The property was worth $20,000 and the city paid that amount for it, $10,000 to Mrs Mitch ell and a similar sum to the Boys club for the release of a mortgage The mortgage was released, but no transfer ever was made to the city so that it still stands in the name of the institution The last payment was made in 1905 under the regime of the business administration. Whether they were too bashful to ask for a deed or were somewhat mstrustful as to what action such a course might possibly have on the fall election it would be hard to say, but in any case the town clerks records are beautifully silent about the whole transaction. It is being looked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
The Panama Canal,

Panama, Dec 1O.-Steps are bein.; taken looking to the organization of an association for the purpose of commemorating the opening of the Panama canal in 1915. It is pro- posed, if the scheme is found feasi- ble, to hold worlds fair here. Many of the most prominent men 'n the Isthmus have heartily endorsed the plan, which if successfully carried out, would mean so much for the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
"ADAM GOD" HAS ESCAPED.
Leader of Riot of "HoIy Rollero"
 Eludes Kansas City Police.

Kansas City. Mo. Dee. lo.- Efforts of the police to find James Sharp, alias Adam God" the Holy Roller" who is hailed by his ten fanatlcal fol lowers as a second Messiah. failed to reveal his movements after the bloody fight with the police in which two per sons were killed.
 The only clew so far secured is that shortly after the tragedy Sharp had his hair trimmed and his long beard shaved off. Chief of Police Ahcrn has issued circulars giving Sharp's de- Scription and offering a reward for his capture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
License Is Revoked.

Columbus, O.. Dec 10.-The Ohio insurance department has cancelled and revoked the license in this state of the Metropolitan Surety Co of New York, on receipt of report Of report of the New York superin- tendent of insurance, who recently ordered the company to cease busI- ness in that state because of impair ment of capital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
TWO DEATHS TO-DAY
As Result of Riot in Kansas City Inc Other D3y-F0ur Are
 Dead Now.

Kansas City, Dec l0.-Louis Pratt, one of the leaders of the fanatical band which had fight with the po- lice force on Tuesday, died at the hospital to-day of his wounds. AL most at the same time Policeman Mullane, who was shot during the riot. also died. This makes total of four deaths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Fire Drove peOnIe Out

Boston, Dec 10-More than 2 score Of persons were forced from their beds into the zero atmosphere ot the streets by fire early to-day in south Boston, and as many familie, were endangered by another blaze IF the north end. In neither fire was there any injury to life, and the prop. erty loss in each was small
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Castro May Stay.

Paris, Dec 10.-The French gov ernment has reconsidered it's attitude toward President Castro, and he will note iss sued to-day intimates that least for the present. An official not isssued to-day intimates that France will take up negotiations with Castro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
Madame NaZimoya Falls,

Lincoln, Neb, Dec 1O.-Madame Nazimova, an actress. who appeared here last night, was severely injured by falling while entering the stage. It is feared her arm was fractured, but by carrying it in sling she was able 10 perform her part.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10

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