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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Federal Building at Crowley, La.

A federal building at Crowley, La,
to cost $4,000 is the object of bill
introduced by Representative Pujo.
Speaker Cannon has, agreed that a
public building bill shall pass this ses-
sion, but it is to contain provision for
buildings only at places where they
are absolutely necessary. 1t is under
stood the bill will carry a total of
SIS, goo, 900, while the bills introduced
providing for public buildings at va
rious places propose a total appro-
priation of $S0,000,000.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Delegation Turned Back.

The delegation from the New Or
leans Cotton Exchange who were on
their way to Washington, have been
stopped by telegram from Judge
Davey informing them that the hear
ings they were to attend had been
postponed until April l. The delega-
ton which was headed by w. p.
Thompson, president Of the Cotton
Exchange wants to be heard on the
Burleson cotton gambling bill, which
Is now before the House Committee
on Agriculture.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Vote Against Taxation.

The police jury of Opelousas voted
down a resolution offered by Capt.
Samuel Haas, member from the Sixth
Ward, to fix the rate of taxation for
the year 1909 at ten mills, provided
two and one-half mills are set aside
IN aid of the proposed state normal
school, should the same be located
In st. Landry parish. In the alterna-
tive the resolution provided that,
should this parish fail in securing the
school, the rate of taxation should not
exceed eight, mills.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
TEXAS NEGRO LYNcHED.
Navastans Stretch His Neck To Tel.
ephone Pole.

Navastota, Tex.-After attacking
and severely wounding County Com
missioners j. 7. Barry a negro by
the name of John Campbell was taken
from the Jail and hanged to tele-
graphed pole.
Mr.. Barry had been involved in a
difficulty with negro, and the mat
ter had been settled, when Camp
bell took it up and slashed Barry
savagely with large pocketknife
across the throat. Campbell was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff Hiel and
placed in Jail, an orderly crowd took
Campbell from the Jail and lynched
him. After firing few shots into the
swinging body the mob dispersed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Liveryman Injured.

Albert p. Liable and Gustave Lam
dry, liveryman Of Lafayette, be-
came involved in difficulty, the
former striking the latter with his
fist, telling him to a cement walk and
inflieting serious wounds. Liable hir-
ed vehicle from Ian Try, and during
the day the stableman elected a ne
gro woman from the carriage for fu-
rious driving and brutality to the
team. Liable called at the stable and
supposedly took issue with Landry
over the incident.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Water Rising at Baton Rouge.

The Mississippi river at Baton
Rouge is reaching the base of the
Ievees and rising at a rapid rate. The
levees in that section are reported to
be in the best condition for years
and no apprehension is felt if the
rise continues. The encroachment of
the waters has placed an Quietus on
all kinds of activity in the bottom
lands subject to overflow through
out this section and may give rail-
roads some trouble, in the near fu-
ture if the rapid rise continues.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Paw Checks Arrive.

The pay checks of the Iron Noun
tain, which have been causing so
much discussion on account Of their
non-arival, have reached Monroe,
and the paymaster is busy settling
up with the employees of the road.
An official stated that this is the
first time in many years that the Iron
Mountain has passed a pay day. The
reason for the present delay, accord
ing to this official, was the cutting
down of the force in the auditors Of
flee at st. Louis.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
FOR PRESIDENT
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS FAVE
SELECTED.
CHAS.E. HUGHES
And Will Present His Name for Nom.
ination at the Chicago Conven-
ten Action of State Com
mitee Was a Surprise.

New York.-Governor Chas. z.
Hughes has received the endorsement
of the New York Republican state
committee as the candidate for the
presidential nomination. The res
olutions, adopted by unanimous vote,
commended President Roosevelt for
his rugget determination to oppose
wrong-doing and in demanding JUS
tice for ALL" and classed him with
"the greatest and most heroic fig
ures in American history" Washing
ton, Lincoln, Grant and Mckinley.
The early instructions had been that
the meeting would not take up the
Hughes candidacy, it being the view
of some of the leaders that COM
mittee declaration was unwarranted
and might be ip opportune. But these
plans were upset shortly before the
committee assembled by the announce
ment of William H. Douglass, men,
Der of the committee from the fif-
teenth New York district, that he
would move the adoption of resolu-
tons endorsing the candidacy of gov
ernor Hughes for the presidency. AT
ter the resolutions were read, they
were seconded by F. ]. Kracke, Of
Brooklyn, who said:
"The republicans Of this state
justly and unitedly work to bring
about the nomination of Gov. Hughes,
which we are so anxious to have him
secure"
German Discount Reduced.
Berlin.-The rate of discount Of
the Bank of Germany has been re-
duced from 6 to 5 IL per cent.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
No Planting Before March Is.

Orders were sent out by the Pres
ident of the Morris Canal Company
of Estherwood for farmers not to
plant rice or begin operations until
March 10, so as to give them a uni
form start on irtigating the rice. A
good many are preparing rice lands
for planting.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Shipments Of Canal Supplies.

That to effect injury to the ship
ping interests of those ports, such as
New Orleans aad Mobile, from which
vessels Of American bottom do not
sail, is Tar from the purpose of the
resolution introduced by Senator
Frye some weeks ago in regard to
the shipment of all goods for use on
the Panama Canal, is the assurance
that Mime Senator ha- gwen Senator
Foster.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Taft Managers Confident.

Republicans of Oklahoma and Ne
braska will hold their state conven-
tions this week to choose delegates to
the national convention. The Taft
managers confidently place Oklaho7
ma in their column, and the probable
tiles seem to be that Nebraska will
also declare her preference for the
secretary of war, despite the effort
that has been made recently to arouse
sentiment for LaFollette in that state.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Firemen Relief Association.

A meeting Of firemen from the diff
ferent fire companies in this parish
was held at Thibodaux in Protector
Hall, the object being to discuss the
ACCESSIBILITY of organizing a firemen's
relief association. There were forty
firemen present and all seemed en-
thusiastic over the movement.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Foraker's Relief Bill.

Senator Foraker's bill for the re-
lief Of certain Philippine volunteers,
allowing them travelling expenses, in
cludes the following Louisiana SOL
diers: David F. Allen, Captain Thir-
ty-eighth United States Volunteers,
Washington; Seaton Norman, Major
Thirty-ninth Regiment, and Thomas
a. Underwood, First Lieutenant
ty-ninth Regiment, New Orleans.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
No Minors in Poolrooms.

The town council met at Clinton, in
regular session. The treasurer's re-
port showed a substantial balance on
hand. An ordinance was adopted pro-
hibiting owners of pool and billiard
rooms from allowing minors to enter
their places. Penalty for violation was
fixed at from S. to SIS.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
, Farmers to Build Warehouse.

A special meeting of the Farmers
Union of Bosiser parish was held at
Plain Dealing for the purpose of max
ing arrangements to build a union
warehouse at that place. A commit
tee was appointed empowered to pur-
chase site and report at the next
meeting which will be held at Mot on
the Doth instant.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Two Pickaninnies Cremated.

The two children of Lige Washing
ton, a negro farmer living at Hayti,
was burned to death in fire that de-
strowed their home. While at work
in the field, Washington's wife dis
covered the flames, but before she
could reach the cabin the children
had burned to a crisp.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Enjoin Three Cent Fare.

Detroit, Mich.-District Judge
Swan, of the federal cour, has issued
temporary injunction restraining the
atty officials from enforcing the Hal
ly three cent fare ordinance, which
was passed by the council, and imme-
diately signed by Mayor William
Thompson. The injunction was grant,
ed on petition of the Guaranty Trust
company, Of New York.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Postal Treaties Prepared.

The final draft of poseal treaties
between the American government
and Italy and France have been pre-
pared and transmitted to those coun-
tries. Postmaster General Meyer pre-
diets that both of these treaties would
be in operation by next summer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Opelousas Subscribing Fund.

A subscription list is being eircu-
lated at Opelousas and literally sub
scribed to in aid of The Times-Dem-
ocrat's anti-fraud fund, to assist that
paper and Hon. James j. Bailey in
the work of exposing the alleged
fraudulent practices in New Orleans
at the recent primary election.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Murderer Released on Bond.

The preliminary hearing Of the case
of Fereol Regard, Jr., charged with
the killing of Henry Deer at Marks
vile was held. After evidence on the
part of both the State and the defense
the judge ordered the accused releas-
ed under $500 bond. The young mans
bond was Immediately signed by his
father
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Railroad Transferred.

A deed has been filed in the dis
trict clerks office in Lake Charles
transferring from the Louisiana and
Pacific Railway to the Lake Charles
and Northen Railway the trackage,
depot, building, ETC., of the former
Cd 1any from De Ridder, La, to a
point near'this city, for considera.
ton of $414,726.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Roosevelt's Army Tests.

What is to be the combination of
the physical requirements of army Of
ficers to carry out President Roose-
velt's curriculum for the mainten-
ance Of physical fitness is just now a
question which is receiving considera-
ton by many of the bureaus of the
War Department. The latest phase
Of the subject combines a ninety-mile
equestrian test with several short,
crisp spurts on foot.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Purchases School Bonds.

State Treasurer Smith has just
bought $4,000 of the Lafourche Ba-
sin Levee district bonds for the Free
School fund. The school fund has
been increasing rapidly and now has
invested $7S6,O00 in national, state
and county bonds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Paw for Louisiana Soldiers.

The Louisiana soldiers in the war
with Spain, about 1000 in number
will soon receive from the govern
nient $63, 1852. The comptroller OF
the treasury has rendered final decis-
ion in the case, which has been pend
ing for several years.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Fire DESTROYS Hotel.

The Heath Hotel at Ola, was de-
stroyed by fire, the flames originst-
ing from a defective fue. But for
heroic work by bucket brigade the
entire town might have been threat
ened, the flames being famed by
brisk wind from the south.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Assaulted For Insult.

Because of an alleged insult to a
woman in the dining room of the Phoe
nix Hotel in Shreveport, Howard r.
Hughes, deputy sheriff at Oil City,
assaulted John r. Piazza, a New Or
leans travelling man, with a revolv-
er. Hughes was arrested and placed
under bond, charged with assault to
kill.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13

The office of the Morning News
of Alexandria, was damaged by fire,
the flames originating in a pile OF
waste paper in front of the place.
The fire spread rapidly, but was ex-
tinguished before consuming the en-
tire office.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Postmasters Appointed.

The following postmasters have
been appointed:
Louisiana-Fallah, Washington par
ish, Edgar NJ. Campbell; Griffin,
Madison parish, C. NJ. Leib; Pineville,
Rapides parish, Geo. w. Lee; Rice
vile, Vermilion parish, Jerry S.
Leach.
Mississippi-Cataholau, Hancock
county, Eugene H. Gaskin.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Catholics Claims Bill Passes.

The House took up for considera-
ton the bill appropriating $4O3,O3O
for the payment of the claims of the
coman Catholic church in the Phil
ippines for the occupancy of and
damage to church property by Amer
can soldiers. The bill was passed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
School Tax Voted.

A special tax of mills for ten
years was voted at Mansura in School
District No. 80 dora Bend) without
opposition. Areas in the parish where
the population is dense enough to
warrant the voting of special taxes
have practically all been voted.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Cracksmen at Marion.

Burglars attempt to rob the Marion
State Bank, at Marion, fourteen miles
northeast of Farmerville. They had
succeeded by the use of nitroglyeer-
inc, in opening the outer door of the
safe, but people living near heard the
explosion aud went to the scene. Ev-
identity one of the burglars or their
guard saw the approach of the par
ties and fled
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Rural Carriers Recognized.

An arrangement has just been
completed between the postoffice de-
partment and the civil service COM
mission, whereby recognition will be
given rural carriers for length of ser
vice, in applying for positions as city
carriers in the postal service.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Rob Churches of Million.

Limoges, France.-Following the
conviction Of Antoine Thomb and two
companions, Faure and Dufay, on
charges Of completely in series Of
church robberies, believed to have
amounted altogether to $1,000,0O0,
the police are trying to find out where
the prisoners disposed Of their loot
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Decision i'm Favor a Railroad.

Judge Dawkins, of the District
Court at Ruston rendered decision
in the mandamus ease of the projec-
tors of the Ruston, Natchitoches AMI
Northeastern Railroad VS.. the Lin
eoln parish police jury, which sever
al weeks ago turned down petition
for an election in the First Ward to
determine whether nrto3. .aion Mp
determine whether or not tax should
be voted for the railroad. The de-
cision was favorable to the railroad
and the police jury was ordered to
provide for the special election pray.
ed for. The jury asked for an order
of appeal from this decision, which
was granted.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Wireless Telegraph Companies.

Senator Hale has introduced a bill
requiring wireless telegraph compa-
MES to procure license from the
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
where their messages or signsis ex-
tend from one State to another.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Evans Fleet.

Admiral Evans fleet of battleships
is due to reach Magdalena bay Satur-
day March 14th, and will put in about
three Weeks there before resuming
the trip to San Francisco.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Keeping Japs Out.

The Pacific coast members of COM
nittecs have been informed that only
seven japanese and these not labor
ers, have entered the United States
thus far this year, which is regarded
as showing the effectiveness Of the
new emigration regulations which
have been formulated and undertake
en- to enforce.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Customs Inspectors.

The House Committee on Ways
and Means has begun an .investiga-
ton of the question of increasing
the pay of the Customs Inspectors OF
the various ports. The investigation
will be continued Monday and the
claims of the New Orleans officers
will be presented.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Oklahoma Republican Act.

Perry, Okla.-The Republicans Of
the First Oklahoma Congressional Dis
trict elected Charles Seely Of Guth-
RE and Vernon Whiting of Enid
delegates to the national republican
convention and instructed them to
vote for Taft.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Information on Corporations.

In a resolution introduced in the
House by Mr.. Hardwick of Georgia
the President is called upon to fur
nish information and data collected
by the bureau of corporations regard
ing the conduct and management OF
corporations joint stock companies
and combinations engaged in COM
merce. The resolution asks for all OF
the information "not yet made public.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Years Liquor Licenses.

The total amount of liquor licenses
issued by the clerk in Houma amounts
TO ten permits at $1,000 each, max
ing nice revenue for the town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Minister WI at Washington.

Minister WI Ting Fang, who has
returned to the United States as Chi
mas diplomatic representative, after
several years. absence has arrived in
Washington.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Factory Crew on Strike.

The factory crew of the Riggs Cy-
press Company is on a strike at Pat
terson. The men are opposed to the
eleven hours system with a 20 per
cent cut
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
| LOUISIANA NEWS
LATEST CLIPPINGS FROM
, OVER THE STATE.
For Forging and Bigamy.

S. A. Yeargsin, alias A. S. Young,
was arrested at the National Gene
terry in Pineville by Deputy Sheriff
Davis of Alexandria, and Deputy G.
R. Kelly. Of Benton, Saline County,
Ark. The prisoner is wanted in Ar
kansas on a charge of forging notes
to the amount of 1850. The alleged
forgery was committed eleven months
ago, and the accused is said to have
fed, coming to Alexandria. He acted
as Superintendent of the Presbyterian
Sunday School here, and was highly
respected. He married a young lady
IN Pineville about four months ago.
1t is alleged that he left a wife and
two children in Guerdon, Ark. He
was taken to Arkansas by the depu-
ty to answer to the charge of forg-
cry, and will be returned here to an
swer to the charge of bigamy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Date Set For City Election.

At a meeting of the town council
Of Shdell, the mayor authorized to
promulgate a call for the town cleo
ton to be held on the 21st of April.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13

All inward unhappiness can be
definitely traced to selfshness; no
unsefish person can be thoroughly
unhappy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Starving Japanese Rescued.

A telegram was received at the
Treasury Department from Capt. Hen
derson, of the revenue cutter Thetis,
now on the Alaskan coast, stating
that, on March 6, he succeeded in res
cuing eleven of the starving surviv-
ors of the Japanese schooner Satsu-
ma, which was wrecked on that
coast.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
For Reyetmsnt Work.

Senator Foster and Representative
Ransdell introduced identical bills
providing for the appropriation of
$500, 900 for the improvement of the
revetments on the river at New Or
leans. This appropriation is recon-
mended by the Mississippi River COM
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Inspection Order Issued.

Kansas City, Mo.-Every school
building in Kansas City is to be in
spected, beginning tonce. The Board
OF Education issued an order to that
effect.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Killed by Log Train.

Edward Bennett, 25 years old, was
killed at Covington by falling under
the wheels of log train he was un-
loading at the Tchefuncta River tram
road terminal of the Houlton Bros. ,
Lumber Company, Of Houltonville.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Foreign Sympathy.

Budapest, Hungary.-The city coun
ell of budapest, Hungary, passed res
olutions of sympathy with relatives
of the victims of the Cleveland school
FIRE disaster.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Judge wickersham's Successor.

The Senate confirmed the nomina-
ton Of Silas II. Reid of Oklahoma
to be Judge of the District Court of
Alaska, to succeed Judge Wicker
sham.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Consul General at Large.

Thet nomination or Alfred M.
Gottschalk of New York to be consul
general at large was confirmed by the
Senate. He has been consul general at
Mexico City.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13

The City Board of Health in the
thriving little city of New Iberia has
ordered the usual spring cleaning up
on the part of all residents and prop
erty owners.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Assayer Appointed.

William S. Pearson has been nomi-
hated by the President TO be Assayer
at the United States Assay office
at Charleston, n. c.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13
Patents Issued.

Patents issued. Louisiana-C. c.
Tate, Bogalusa, tiecutting machine
Mississippi. F. Hoskins, Brook
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-03-13

Platte City. Mo.-In the local OPP
ton election held here Platte county
voted against prohibition 159 to l..
347.