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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

While returning home from Shreve-
port to Jewella in a wagon, Monroe
Loftte, a well-known truck farmer,
was shot by a negro whom he had al
lowed to ride, and barely escaped
death, the bullet entered the back of
his head and emerged at the fore
head. The negro escaped and evaded
arrest, although posse with blood
hounds is in pursuit, and officers at all
nearby points have been notified.
The dogs lost the trail on an oil road
near Shreveport. Later they ran
down a suspect, who was taken before
the injured man, who said he was
not his assailant. Lofitte was several
miles in the country when a strange
negro asked to ride with him, and
was permitted. About half an hour
later the negro, who was sitting al
the back Of the wagon, raised re-
volver and deliberately shot Loftte
in the head. Thinking his victim dead
the negro rifed his pockets and dis.
appeared.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
LITERARY MECCA OF ENGLAND
Famous Writers Who Lived In Twiek
enham.


The place to which the lover Of Eng
lish literature will sooner or later turf
his steps is Twickenham. No other
small town can boast of having been
the residence and beloved abode Of sc
many famous literary lights.
With it are associated the immortal
names Of Pope, Horace Walpole. Swift
Gay, Lady Wortley, Montagu, Gibbon,
Boswell, Johnson, Tennyson and Dick
ems. Surely this is enough to make
any place doubly immortal! Twicken.
ham was well nicknamed by Horace
walpole the Baiae, or Tivol, of Eng
land; for ii has truly been to London
what Baiae was to ancient Rome-in-
deed, in a far higher degree.
The big red brick house in Montpel-
Ter road where Alfred Tennyson lived
for so many years of his earlier mar.
ried life was the one in which many OF
his earlier poems were written. Here
his lon Lionel, the second Lord Tenny.
son, was born, and there the author
of the 'Idyls" entertained many of his
literary friends and acquaintances.
That house should surely be sacred
to all lovers of English literature
which saw the dawn Of in Memoriam
which witnessed those delightful gath
erings graced by Tennyson, Hallam
and kindred spirits within its walls. II
is today called "Tennyson House" and
is now without a tenant From the
Westminster Gazette.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Paper From Grass.

Esparto is not an agricultural prod
uct, and it seems fitting that the
leading export Of the Tripolitan PEG
pie should be a product Of their OWE
arid land, wild and incapable of cult
walton. Since 1868. when the first
shipload of esparto was sent to Eng
land, vessels have borne away thou
sands of tons yearly to that country.
You or pick up heavy looking move
perchance and marvel at its lightness,
and the reader of some London news
paper peruses its columns and then
casts aside the finished product Of the
esparto picker.
In 1901, which was an average year,
215,155 camel loads came into the
coast towns, nearly $4,000 passed
through the gateway of the Suk-el-
Halfa, the total export of the country
amounting to about $4,000 tons. That
from the town of Tripoli, 5000 tons,
brought e75,500. which was over a
fourth of the amount of her total ex
ports.-Harper's Magazine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
judge too Quick for Negro

Information was received at New
Iberia that Judge S. E. Sorreil, OF
Oliver, had shot and mortally wound
ed a negro who had attempted his
life. A quarrel had ensued at the store
of Judge Sorrell between the negro
and another man, and the man who
was shot attempted to stab the other
one. Judge Sorrell endeavored to stop
the alteration by ordering the negro
with the knife out of the store, tell
ing him to keep on the other side
Of the bayou. Later on as the Judge
was standing in front Of his, Office,
he saw the negro coming towards him
with shotgun. Suspecting trouble
he halted the negro who made no
reply, the Judge then fired on the
negro wounding him.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
A Trial by Bread and Cheese.

There were many odd ways In an
cient times of detecting criminals.
Our ancestors had not lived long
enough to lose their faith In the gnaw-
ings of conscience, and Divine inter-
ference in earthly justice was super
stitiously regarded as a daily occur
renee.
No queerer example Of this could
be found than the ancient mode OF
trying, prisoners by bread and cheee.
The unfortunate offender was led. with
a halter round his neck, to the parish
church, and there in the presence OF
all the people the priest put pieces OF
cheese and rye bread in pattern on
the. altar: These he blessed and then
the supposed criminal had to eat them
dry before the congregation.
If he maraged to swallow them cas-
lily he was acquitted, but II he choked
he was condemned. Naturally enough
scores of innocent folk were thus done
to death.-Pearson' Weekly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
LOUISIANA NEWS
LATEST CLIPPINGS FROM
OVER THE STATE.
Negro Kills White Man,

John Mason, young farmer Of
Mason, Franklin parish, La, was shot
and killed by a negro, whose name
is unknown. The men had quarreled
and Mr.. Mason had gone to the ne
gro's house to adjust matters. The
negro aimed at Mr.. Mason's head
with a shotgun, but negro boy
knocked the gun aside and Mr.. Ma
son received the full discharge in the
stomach. He was unarmed and walk
ed 200 yards to white mans house,
where he died. The negro escaped
to a near by swamp, where he has
been located by posse, consisting
of the sheriff of Winnsboro and the
neighbors of Mr.. Mason. The negro
shot at one of the party, but without
effect.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Dies While Fishing.

]. M. Nettles, an aged citizens liv-
ing in the western part of this pai-
ish near Greensburg, went to the
Amite river fishing, and failing to re
turn before dark his SON, j. M. Net
ties, Jr., instituted search for him,
and some time after dark he. was
found dead an the bank of the river,
where he had been sitting fishing.
His fishing rod had dropped from his
hands, and he had fallen backwards
dead, supposed from heart failure, as
he had been troubled somewhat be-
fore in that way.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Stabs His Stepfaiher

A stabbing affrsry occurred at Jen-
hinge, as the result of family quar-
rel, in which l. M. Osbourne proprie-
tor of the Park Hotel, was seriously
stabbed by his stepson, A. J. johnson,
a barber of this city. Osbourne was
struck with a BARRIERS shears, the
blow glancing on one of the lower
ribs on the left side and one blade
piercing through to depth Of sew
eral inches. The physicians are unable
to ascertain at present how serious
the wound is. johnson was arrested
and was taken to Lake Charles by
the Deputy Sheriff, where he was
placed in the parish Jail awaiting the
action Of the Grand Jury. The young
couple had only been married six
days. The bride is stepdaughter of
Osbourne's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Izaak Walton Munchausen.

On this subject we cannot refrain
from recording the most curious cap
ture OF a fish that has come to our
notice. A Mr.. Richardson of Peter
borough, was skating on the dikes
when the ice was very clear and he
noticed a large pike swimming in
front OF him. The fish was terrified
by the apparition and swan in front
OF the skater until 1t stopped from
sheer exhaustion. The skater broke
the ice and took out the fish with his
hand. which proved to be pike weigh.
ing twelve pounds. 1t is a story diff
fcult even for fisherman or a local
historian to cap.-London Outlook
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

She must be down at the foot OF
tee bed" thought Ellen, for Lucy oft-D
followed the covers" when they slid
away. Ellen felt carefully al over the
bed, but Lucy was not there.
She's fallen out on the fioor[ she'll
catch her death of cold" whispered
motherly little Ellen anxiously to her
self. She crept out Of bed very eau
tiously, so as not to awaken Mary
and felt all around and under the bed
Still no Lucy!
She began to be frightened. She
crept all over the floor on her hands
and knees, never thinking how cold
she was. Suddenly terrible thought
made her little heart stop beating for
a moment. The kidnappers. They've
got her! Oh, my dear little sister,"
Once more she crept around the
room In the darkness, feeling in the
closet and in every corner; but no Lu-
cy could she find. Trembling with fear
and cold. she slowly felt her way
downstairs to her mothers room.
Mamma, mammal" she called in a
loud whisper.
What, dearie? Are you sick?" asked
mamma, awake in an instant.
20 mamma! Lucy's gone! The kid
nappers have got her!" came the
trembling answer.
Lucy gonel" exclaimed mamma in
an incredulous tone.
Eyes, I've hunted under the bed and
all over the room. She's been kid
mapped, mammal I'm sure she hasr
and Ellen burst into shivering sobs.
Have you looked In Aunt Lucy's
room?" asked mamma suddenly. Don't
cry, darling. I'm sure Wen find Lucy
all right"
Mamma lit a small night lamp, and
wrapping a shawl about Ellen, they
both went softly up to Aunt Lucy's
room. There lay the missing child
fast asleep in Aunt Lucy's arms!
Aunt Lucy kidnapped her, didn'i
she, mammal" whispered Ellen, with
nervous little laugh, after they had
left the room. Il ought to have though
of that, but l didn't"
Mamma covered Ellen up snug and
warm again beside Mary, and put
hot brick at her feet Were in NOR.
danger of colds than kidnappers, dear
Now go to sleep, my little grille! ant
mamma left her with tender kiss.
Next morning there was great ex
element when the family heard from
mamma the story of Ellen's fright ant
her brave search in the dark. Aun
Lucy was so conscience stricken sh'
could hardly keep from crying.
You poor. little abused darling!'
she said, tearfully, taking Ellen In he
arms. Can you ever forgive you
thoughtless auntie? l never dreamed
of your waking up before morning
when I'd taken Lucy out without wax
ing you. I'm so sorry, dear. VIII yo'
forgive me, IL I'll promise never, neve
to steal Lucy away again?'
Eyes, I'll forgive you this time. Aun
Lucy said Ellen earnestly. Then sh
added, with a roguish smile, "You ma.
steal her again II you want to. auntie
won't be scared next time. now
know we have a kidnapper of our owl
right here in the house!"-Christial
Register.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

George Hathaway left Jennings
FOR Lake Charles, to be present at a
special meeting of the police jury,
representing Ward Ten, with refer
encs to the extension Of two years
on the 100000 tax voted here near
ly two years ago for the purpose OF
aiding railroad proposition in East
ern Calcasieu. The Colorado South
ern Railroad Company means to ex-
tend lbs road from Elton via Jen-
nings, making Lake Arthur its ter
minus. This route is all surveyed,
an the company has the actual cost
Of construction estimated. There
seems to be no question about the
building Of this line.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
~ wan for Nst;opaI Conpany

The National Oil Company's well
No. 8 has been brought in at the
Jennings oil field and is yielding 500
barrels of oil daily. The well was
brought in by the use of air, but viii
be put under the pump at once. II
is located on the tract controlled by
this Company situated in the newly
developed portion Of the field. This
Company's wells Nos. l and 2 arr
still producing an average Of 40e
barrels daily.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

The oilhouse at the Alexandra
Lumber Company's mill at Pineville
was totally destroyed by fire, togeth-
err with ten or twelve barrels Of oil
and tar. The fire was caused by
sparks blowing from the planer shaw
ing pit. The oilhouse was situated
within 100 yards from the mill, and
owing to the high wind at the time
it looked for awhile ike the mill
would also be destroyed
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
THE DEAD CHILD.

,.r be,ieye in the resurrection Of the
u body'O
usw young you are for such lone ma
jesty
m silence and repose!
rsat iip was vowed to laughter. ana tna'
THAT white cheek to the rose.
what age your spirit hath-who thinks
10 say?
~ Young, or young no more;
Rut ali for merriment-oh. al TOT play
That new. sweet shape II wore!
"a IN His time. to whom all time Is now'
yr-om flower and wind and steep
ch.Ii He not summon you to keep your
vow;
since He has made you sleep!
MARGARET Steele Anderson In The Cen
fury.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

The Alexandria Public School I'm
provement Committee at Alexandria,
met and decided to. build $4,000
school building in West End, school
house in the Horseshoe neighborhood,
to cost $4,000; one in Equinox neigh
borhooj, to cost 81 200, and negro
school, to cost $500. The funds are
to be derived by voting 2 IL mill
tax in Alexandria Ward. The Police
Jury at its next meeting viii be
asked to order an election for this
purpose.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
To Can Sugar Cane Melasses

There has been established OF
Grand Cane under the name Of Ban
herman & McMichael, molasses
canning factory, where large quanti-
ties of sugar cane molasses are cann-
ed for market, some being sold on
local markets and some being shipped
to various states.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

The Assumption Progressive League
has secured the required number OF
signatures for establishing two free
delivery rural routes out OF Napo-
leonville and the petitions have been
forwarded to Congressman Broussard.
One route will run below town on
Bayou Lafourche, and the other In
the interior.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Makea Good Its Promise.

The Board of Control Of the Lou
isiana Penitentiary has made good its
promise Of four years ago, and with
out the aid Of legislative appropria-
tons has paid s4O9,O75 for new farm
properties and received $377,95O.3s
in cash during 1907. The women pop
ulation has doubled-from 30.
TO go; total population Jan. /. 1908,
l,s14. For 1907 the death rate fell
10 IA per 1000, against 9S per 1000
under the old lease system.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
SUSPECT Arrested.

Deputy Sheriff Saul Broussard Of
Lafayette arrested a young man, Gro
YER C. Stinson, claiming Corinth,
Miss, as his home, on suspicion Of
having stolen lot of clothing at
Orange, Tex. When apprehended Stin
son was trying to sell three suits and
q lot of underwear valued at about
$50. Sheriff johnson, Of Orange
wired to hold the prisoner.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Indicted By Grand Jury

Charging embezzlement, misappli-
cation and transportation of $97,-
900 from the First National Bank at
Baton Rouge, the Grand Jury there
indicted Oscar Kondert, the former
Cashier, Hillary Schroeder, the for
mer bookkeeper, was indicted for
making false entries and aiding and
abetting.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

From Grand Cane comes the news
that on account of a deficit in the
parish school funds all public school
have been closed, except the charter
ed high schools at Grand Cane and
Mansfield, which will be continued
one month by private subscription.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Bursts Vein While Wrestling.

James McGary, residing several
miles from Lake Arthur had close
call with death while in a playful
wrestle with a friend. In falling a
vein in his neck was ruptuerd. and
the resultant internal hemorrhages
came near smothering him. It was
some time before medical aid could
be procured, AMI prompt attention
alone saved his life.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

While two cadets at the Louisiana
State NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Ais
ton-were rowing in the Mississippi
river above Baton Rouge, their skiff
capsized. Clinging to the sides Of
the overturned boat, they we're car
ried a nile down stream before being
rescued by the tug Istruma.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

Work on the st. Tamany and New
Orleans Electric Railway between
Covington and Vaudeville Is rapidly
nearing completion and those in
charge Of the work expect to have
the grading completed to the Bogue
Falaya river, at point opposite
this town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Automobile Line

1t has been announced at Baton
Rouge that during the coming legis-
lature an automobile firm of New
Orleans will run a line of machines
between this city and New Orleans
for the convenience of those who de-
sire to travel between the two cities
at hours when the railroads do not
furnish convenient transportation.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

The Farmers Union met at Frank
lin and sold sixty-seven bales OF
cotton they had stored in their ware
house to the Babington-Bateman Com
pany. The Farmers Union ware
house was demolished and blown
completely away. Nothing but few
brick Of the foundation is left.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Must Help Herself.

Congressman Ransdell has made
public a communication from Wash
ing, informing him that unless Lou
isiana, through her Legislature, does
something to help herself she could
not expect to receive a share Of the
s250,00O appropriated by Congress
for fighting the cattle tick in the
Southern states.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Reversed.

The foreign visitors to China had
asked to see a native execution and
the Governor of the province. for a
consideration, had consented to oblige
them.
Have mercy. your highness," wall
ed the wretched criminals, as they
cringed before the Governor. Have
we no chance?'
ssNone whatever" responded his
hiehness, cheerfully. Its a case OF
taeIs win, heads you lose "-Bohe-
milan.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
After Tobacco Growers

d. A. Davis, Secretary Of the Pro-
gressive League, at Minden and NJ.
b. Trezevant, Secretary of the Pro-
gressive Union of New Orleans, have
been in correspondence and are work
ing together in the effort to interest
tobacco growers of Kentucky and
Tennessee, with the view Of having
them test north Louisiana as to its
productiveness as tobacco section.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

Justice was defeated in Shreve-
port in the death Of Jim Harris, q
negro prisoner charged with murder,
who was found dead in his cell. Har-
ris was to have been tried next week
for the killing Of Ed Lloyd, another
negro, whose head was chopped open
with an axe near a charcoal kiln
where they had been working. Har-
ris escaped but later surrendered.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Burned By Explodon.

Edward Shear, manager Of the
Crystal Ice Company at Jennings
while trying to start fire in one Of
the boilers sustained serious injuries.
The gas from the oil had accumulated
in the frebox and exploded, burning
Mr.. Shears arms and neck.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
blanchard WIN Attend.

Governor Blanchard will attend
the Conference Of Governors with
President Roosevelt at Washington,
May Is, IA and 18th, and will be ac-
companied by E. H. Farrar, 7. ].
Herman and John M. Parker.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Plead Guilty

After a mistrial had been entered
at New Roads in the case Of Albert
Nelson, negro charged with the
murder of John Buford, merchant
the accused pleaded guilty to man,
slaughter, and was sentenced to If
teen years.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

W e. Morrow, a prominent plant
err of Rapides station, reports that
cholera has broken out among his
swine an dhe has lost several fine
hogs from the disease. He has noti-
fed the State veterinary department
at Baton Rouge.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Boil Weevil at Work

Boil weevil have made their APP
pearance near Plaucheville and IN
some places they are cutting the
young cotton that has just been
chopped out. Farmers are feeling
very gloomy over the outlook.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

At Lake Charles the Krause q
Managn Lumber Company sold to
the w. M. Rice Lumber Company a
tract Of 1900 acres Of timber land
for the sum of $4,000. TIE tract
which is covered by valuable pine
trees, is a short distance east OF
Oberlin and adjoins land Of the Rice
company.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
New Bank Orranized.

The Washington Bank and Trust
Company was launched at Washing
ton with capital stock Of $4,000,
at $50 per share. Forty-five thou
sand dollars was taken at once by 10
cal subscribers. Plans are formu-
lating for the purchase Of a site and
the immediate erection Of a bank
building.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

Governor Blanchard has complet-
ed the messages which he will send
to the approaching General Assem-
bly,. In one Of them he lays partic
ular stress on the necessity for tax
and assessment reforms.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

F. D. Sanders, passenger conduc-
tor on the Vicksburg, Shreveport and
Pacific Railroad, has been appointed
major on the staff of Governor-Elect
Sanders.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

Two white women and man are
under arrest at Alexandris in connec-
ton with the murder Of Ed s. Gray
in October, 1906.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

The cavalry girls who win partici-
pate in the Inauguration Of Governor
Sanders viii have white frocks and
red hats.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
Ia Resain Finds

The Iberia Parish School Board
will begin court proceedings to re-
cover certain funds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08

A rubber tree four feet in diameter
yields 20 gallons of sap. making 40
pousds Of dry india rubber.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
The Registry.

Provision Is made for Bourse Reg
,stry In which the brokers shall enroll
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-08
now GERMANY REGULATES STOCK GAMBLING.

An Transactions on Margin Futures on Grain Prohibited
Stock Spectators Required to Regster-Exchanges Reg
uiated BY Low-Tickers acknowledgements
Required, and Listing Restricted by
Government Commission
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-12-17
ROOSEVELT ON NEWSPAPER
sHACKS.

President Roosevelt's war with the
newspapers is giving him an oppor-
tunity to expound sound doctrines
regarding the newspaper writer that
sells his soul for price and prides
himself in the untruths he can pub
fish and make appear as fact. Whe-
Their Roosevelt is right in his treat
ment of the New York Sun and the
Indianapolis News may be open ITO
question, but the type of newspaper
writer with whom he deals is dis
grace to the community In which he
lives and the profession in which he
is engaged.
Roosevelt's views follow,
THE fact is that these particular
newspapers habitually and continu-
ally and, as a matter of business,
practice every form of mendacity
known to man, from the suppression
Of the truth and the suggestion of
the false. to the lie direct. Those