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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Get Double Tracks.

The Meridian Light and Railway
company announces that Eighth street
from the federal building to Thirty
fifth avenue will be double-tracked
when ground is broken for laying the
new street pavement. A section OF
Sixteenth avenue may also be double
tracked.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Buried Same Dar.

st. Louis Capt. Jeremiah Dock
stader, rs years old and Mrs. Mary
Magdalene Fishburn, S3 years of age,
who for eight years have been almost
inseparable in their conpahionship at
the Memorial home were buried at the
same hour.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Anarchist DIVINE.

New York.-Selig Silverstein, in
whose hands the dynamite bomb pre-
maturely- exploded as he was prepar-
ing to throw it at the police is dy-
ing and the physicians at Bellevue
Hospital state that the bomb thrower
will not live twenty-four hours.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Charged With Theft Of Logs.

Norma Lavulet and son, of Mer-
mentau, were arrested on the charge
of stealing cypress logs belonging to
the Callahan Lumber Company, OF
Midland, valued at $100. The logs
were marked, and it is said an effort
was made to deface the stamp. but
part of tie mark was left on them.
It is said the accused were making
posts Of cypress logs and selling
thenA
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Did He Confess i?

Thsre has been wide speculation
indulged in as to whether Tony Costa
confessed his completely in the kid
naping and numbering of Walter La
mana prior to his death. If Tony
told of his participation in the crime
or maintained his innocence thereof
on his dying bed, it is a matter known
only to Father J. F. So,,;gnac of St.
Joseph's Catholic Church Of Baton
Rouge, who ministered to Costa s
spiritual needs in the hour Of his
death. ..
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
100 Narrowly Escape.

Meadville, Pa.-Over 100 guests at
the Lafayette hotel were compelled
to make hurried exit in their night
clothes, when fire destroyed the ho-
tel square, causing a loss estimated
at 100000.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
ACT NO. 70.


BY Mr.. Voegtie. Senate Bill No. g.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Articles 81
and 50 Of the Constitution of the State
of Louisiana relative to fixing the
salaries of the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, Treasurer and Secretary of
State and providing that all fees re-
ceived by the Secretary of State un-
der existing law or laws which may
hereafter be enacted, shall be covered
into the State Treasury.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Cen
eTal Assembly of the State of Louisia-
ma. two-thirds of all the members elect :
ed to each House concurring, That Ar
ticles 81 and So of the Constitution of
the State Of Louisiana, be amended SC
as to read as follows:
Article 81. The Auditor of Public Ac-
counts shall receive a salary OF Two
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Grace Browns Murderer Buried.

Auburn, N. Y.-The body Of Ches-
ter Gillett, who was electrocuted in
Auburn prison for the murder of
Grace Brown, was inferred in Sole
Cemetery, two miles from this city.
Only members Of the family were pres
ent.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Increase in Crime.

New York.-An increase in the
city's crime record is indicated by
the quarterly report Of the detective
bureau. The report shows that more
crimes were committed in that period
than in the first three months Of last
year.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Lumber Company Formed.

The charter of the Jennings Lum-
Der Company was filed for record in
the Clerks office. The Company is
domiciled at Jennings and is capital
lied at $4,000, divided into 400
shares Of $25 par value each.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
ESCAPES Gallows.

In the District Court at. Plaque
mine, Dan Carter, a negro, was con-
victed Of murder without capital pun
ishment. Carter killed another black
in saloon at Maringuoin last No.
vember. =
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Negro Fiend.

Pensacola, Fla.-There is much ex-
citement over the assault Of Miss An
ME Bell, a highly respected young wo-
man residing on East Hill by an un-
known negro, who is still at large.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Strawberries Plentiful.

Between sixteen and seventeen car
loads Of strawberries were shipped
from Independence and this shipment
Will almost be doubled. This crop,
even at this early stage, is conceded
to be the finest ir years. The fields
are In excellent condition, the plants
are lu1uriant and heavily fruited, and
the berries themselves are unusually
large and of a delicious flavor.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Law and Order League.

A mass meeting has been held in
Alexandria for the purpose Of TAX
ing steps to bring about law and
order league in that city and ridding
it of the criminal class.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Burned to Death.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-James E..
Barnes, a reporter of the Evening
News of this city, was fatally burned
by an explosion of can of gasoline.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Made During War.

Ripley, TENN. R. Rush has a
guttapercha ring, in good state of pre-
servation, made by his brother, A. w.
Rush, Of Evening Shade, Ark, while
in prison during the civil war.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Removed Pistol Ball.

Decatur, Alas. P. Sullivan has
just had a pistol ball removed from
his right leg, witch he has been car
rying in his leg for the past Is
J,aarc
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
New Postmaster.

| John A. Logan has been appointed
postmaster at Connolly, Bienville,
parish, La, vice J. H. Simmons, re-
signed.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Ginhouse Fire.

The ginhouse and contents belong
ing to R. L. Vining, Of Forest, was
entirely destroyed by fire. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
! Arranging For Fairs.

Secretary Barrow pf the State
Board of Agriculture and Immisra-
tion, is busy working out the arrange
ments for the parish fairs that will
be held in the state this season. The
secretary is endeavoring to create new
falr associations at several points
where none exist and where one could
be r.adily maintained.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Burglars Rob Safe.

Norfolk, Va.-Burglars blew open
the safe in the postoffice at Princess
Anne Court House, Va, and secured
$500 in cash, stamps and registered
mail.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Cruiser Montana on Trial Trip.

Rockland, Me.-The armored crui-
ser Montana arrived here for her
official acceptance trials. The Mon
tana is sister ship of the North Car
olina, and is required to develop a
speed Of twenty-five knots an hour.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Child Burned.

Bolivar, Tenn.-A little child Of
Will Sinclair was seriously burned,
its clothing catching fire from heat.
er
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Work Begins on Parish Jail.

c. Murphy. foreman for the F. B.
Hull Construction Co., commenced
work on the new Jail recently con-
tracted for by the Police Jury at
Franklinton.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
Rural Free Delivery.

Napoleonville is to have a rural
Tree delivery route.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
NO. 43

J. 7. SANDERS.
Lieutenant Governor and President a
the Senate.
J. w. HYAMS.
| Speaker Of the House Of Reprsssnta.
tives.
Approved November 28th. 1907.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary Of State.
ACT. NO. is.
BY Mr.. Milisaps. Senate Bill No. 4
| JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING an amendment 60 Article 2aa
Of the CONSTITUTION of the. state os
Louisiana relative to Railroads, Exs
press. Telephone, Telegraph, stems
boat and Sleeping Car Commission.
| Section !. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louisia-
ma. two-thirds Of all the members elect-
ed to each House concurring. that Ar
ticle 288 Of the Constitution of the Stato
of Louisiana, be amended so as to read
as follows:
Article 2Ss. The General Assembly
may add to or enlarge the powers and
duties Of said Commission, o5 confer
other powers and duties on them. They
may also provide additional clerical, or
other assistance that may be deemed
necessary for the discharge Of the du-
ties OF said Commission, and may add
other penalties to make the work Of
said Commission effective.
It shall be the duty of the Attorney
General, and the various district attor-
neys, to aid said commission in all le-
gal matters, for which they shall re-
ceive not exceeding rs per cent. Of all
fines and forfeitures collected by them:
provided the commission may employ
other attorneys in lieu Of these officers
on like terms. h
No person In the service of, or attof-
ney for, any railway, express, tele<
phone. telegraph, steamboat or other
water craft. sleeping car company or
corporation, or peouniarily interested
in such company or corporation, shall
hold the office Of commissioner.
The fines collected, after paying the
attorneys fees and the costs in suits.
in which the Commission may be cast
for costs, shall be paid into the State
Treasury.
Section :. Be 1t further resolved. ETC..
That the foregoing amendment Of the
Constitution Of the State, shall be sub
mitted to the electors for their approvaA
or rejection, as required by Article 3z1
OF the Constitution Of the State Of Lou
isiana and general elections laws Of
this State at the General State Elec-
ton to be held in this State on the list
day of April, 1908.
J. Y. SANDERS,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate. 81
J. W. HYAMS,
Speaker Of the House Of Represents
tives.
Approved November 2Sth. 1907.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana
4 true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary Of State
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-04-11
ACT NO. Is.

ACT NO. rs.
By Mr.. Herman, House Bill No. s.
Chairman of the Joint Judiciary Conn
mittee, A, b, c: Substitute for
House Bills Nos :, 5, and rs.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of Louisiana relative to tax
collectors for the City Of New Or
leans, providing for the election Of
one Tax Collector for said city, fix
ing his term Of office, his compensa-
tion and the clerical and other expen-
ses Of his office and providing for the
payment thereof.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louisia-
ma, two-thirds Of the members elected
to each House concurring, That there
shall be submitted to the qualified
electors Of this State the following pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
Of Louisiana, to wit:
That there shall be one State Tax
Collector for the City Of New Orleans
who shall be elected by the qualified
electors of said city for the term Of four
a. years. He shall receive a salary Of
Five Thousand $4,000 Dollars per an
mum payable mfnthly. The fees receiv-
ed from delinquent tax-debtors, as also
the fee of $1.00 charged for tax research
certificates to the persons applying for
same, shall be turned over to the State
Treasury.
The Legislature at it's first session
after this amendment shall have bees
submitted to a vote of the people, as
herein provided, IL the same Ae adopt.
ed, shall appropriate such sum as may
be necessary for the payment Of the
clerical expenses, rent, furniture and
porterage for the Office Of said tax coll
lector: provided. however, that the to-
tai amount Of said appropriation shall
not exceed the sum OF $35,000.00, and
provided further that said appropria-
ton shall be by items showing the
particular use to which such appro-
priated funds shall be applied.
Section g. Be it further enacted, ETC.,
That this proposed amendment be sub
nitted to the electors Of the State for
their approval or rejection as required
BY Article 321 Of the Constitution of
Louisiana and the general election laws
II this State, at the general election to
be held on the Tuesday following the
third Monday in April, 1908.
Section 3. Be 1t further enacted, ETC.,
That all properly nominated candidates
'or the office herein provided for shall
oe voted for at said general election
md the one elected shall be commits
stoned in the same manner, and enter
1pon the discharge Of his office, at the
tme when the terms of office Of the
present tax collectors In said city ex-
,ire, and he shall supersede the present
ak collectors Of said city, whose off,
es shall be abolished by the adoption
+ the amendment hereby proposed;
however, that should the
oregoing amendment not be adopted,
hen the election Of the Tax Collector
lerein provided for shall be null and
old.
]. Y. SANDERS,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
]. w. HYAMS,
speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
Approved December 4, 1907.
NEWTON C. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State of Louisiana,
| true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
secretary Of State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-19
MARKET TO START
ANNIVERSARY SALE
Concern Adopting Ideal System
Has Had Surprising Growth
in Business.

The Blue Front market, $50 LouisianA
avenue northwest, viii commence its
first anniversary sale on Monday. De-
cenlber Il, i'm celebration Of its remark
able growth during the past year.
Following the recent agitation. for
pure meats Dr. William c. Woodward,
head of the Health Department de-
sCTibCd an ideal market as follows.
Any system Of displaying foods,
saws DR.. Woodward. which protects il
70 the greatest possible degree from
contamination ana at the same time
protects il fIom needless handling. Is
vastly superior to any other system, not
accomplishing this end" 1t is to the
realizing Of this ideal, by installing their
sanitary plate glass refrigerator display
cases, that the Blue Front market large
~ attributes its remarkable success
Almost a year ago the Blue Front
market opened for business with two
statesmen, while today eighteen are neces-
SarE to meet the growing demands Of
their customers. Nothing brings ont
this growth more fOrcibly than the sue.
cess Of the 10-cent sales. Offering I'll
meats At 10 cents a pound on Tuesday
of each week. Following the appearance
81 the hrst advertisement OF this sale
II Inc Times the sales at the market
showed an increase Of over 500 CUSTOM
erS, and an additional increase Of BOG
customers the following week. The
market has been able to continue these
remarkable sales and every week shows
a large increase in patronage
me Blue Front market is determined
10 make It's first anniversary sale the
most unique, and are expanding a
special effort TO make the Christmas
surprise. which will be announced in
The Times tomorrow eVninE, something
delightfully."- different
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House Takes a Respite
Until January f, 1909

After a nfteen-minute session today,
the House Of Representatives adjourned
until January 4.
Put one bill was passed, that grant
ing the right of wa 10 The Southern
Pacific railroad across the Fort Mason.
California, military reservation.
Speaker Cannon at the conclusion Of
the prayer o. the blind chaplain. the
Rev. Henry II. COUdeu, made the UNI
usual request that the prayer be in
Cluded IN he journal Ct the House, and
the suggestion as unanimously adopt
ful1eSS Of the holiday season and
Dreathcd the NUlAtiie spirit. IL was
incorporated in fun in tile journal and
many members crowded about the ven
cradle minister 20 extend their appre-
citation Of his eloquent prayer
Few members were in their seats
when the Eavcl fell at noon today.
many OF them having already lett for
their homes in anticipation OF the pre-
arranged adjournment. which was
GDnCuTred in by the Senate. There
heT. as soon as adjournment was
taken, and scores Of Representatives
are leaving the city this afternoon
and tonight for their respective
homes. But few OF them will remain
in Washington for the holidays. mem
bers, as "A rule, adnpriT~ rhc practice
Of not bringing their families To the
Capital until January I.
Besides the passage of the Southern
formal action taken by the House
was that granting leave of absence,
until January Is. 20 Representative
Richardson 81 Alabama
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-19
ACTRESS IN CHICAGO
MYSTERIOUSIY SHOT
Roommate Becomes HySterca When Closely Questioned
by Police About Shooting of Margaret
WishweIl, From Goldheld

CHICAGO. Dee. 19-Margaret Wish
well. twenty-one years old, an actress
known on the stage as PEGGY Perry, is
dying at Mercy Hospital from a bullet
wound near her heart as the result or
a mysterious shooting in her room at
26i5 Indiana avenue. Miss WishweH
recently came to Chicago from Gold
field, New.
The shooting occurred in the presence
Of Miss Elizabeth L. jain, her room
mate Miss Jahr was taken 30 the Cot
tage Grove avcHue station and cues
toned by the police. She declared that
the shooting was accidental Two re-
vOlyeTs were found in the room by
detectives who searched the premises.
Search is being made for two young
men who had been the girls escorts
earlier in the evening
Miss jain was hysteIfcal when cues
toned by the police. She said that her
companion was examining one Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-19
Policeman Martin Horne
Praised for Act of Rare
HeroiSm.
PLUNGES INTO
BURNING HOUSE
Finds Louise Seufferle Trapped
in Upper Room and Car
rieS Her Out.

Policeman Martin Horne. Of the
Eighth Precinct, is today praised for
having effected one of the most daring
reScUes from fire recorded in the DO
lice annals of this city Horne carried
Miss Louise Seufferle. a seventeen-year-
old girl, from the second floor of a
house, at 900 s street northwest, last
night. where all escape from the rap
idly encroaching flames had apparently
been cut off. to a place Of safety on the
street. a moments hesitation. after he
had once undertaken the periIOus task.
would probably have resulted in both
Horne and the girl perishing in the
fire.
The fire resulted from a curtain be
ing blown against a gas jet in a room
on the second floor Of the building On
arriving at the house, Horne rushed
into the smoke. pouring in volumes
down the stairway. and, cropping blind
" TO the room, found Miss SeufferIe in
a semi-consciOus condition. He picked
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reVoiversNEhen it was discharged. She
was unablN 70 explain why each, Of
them owned Ayolver. Two shots are
said to have been\hred in The room oc-
cupled by the young women. Miss jain
admitted this and said the first one
had been fired into the floor by her
companion The bullet was found i'm
bedded in the boards as she described.
When IL was discovered that The Eirl
had partaken OF dinner at 8 O'clock at
a South Side hotel. search Immediately
was started for young men reported to
have been their escorts II the men
can be found, il Is believed light win
be thrown on the tragedy Miss Wish
well, who il a sister OF Mrs WishwelI
. NELL, Of Birmingham. Ala. is pref
" blonde Her companion told the pO-
lice she had just finished an engage
ment with company that disbanded at
GOldfield. New She arrived in Chicago
two DAYS ago and shared the room with
Miss jain.
II don't know how she did it." Miss
jain. according TO the 1Olice, was first
heard to explain 1T was an accident"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-19
WEALTHY YOUTHS
REGRET ELOPING
Yale Romance Comes 10 Light
When Handsome Bride Files
Papers for Divorce.

NEW YORK. Dec 19---Tne romance
n the lives Of William Dean Carlton.
son Of a wealthy New YORK broker, and
the handsome Miss Ethel Thompson,
who clipped with the young man from
New Haven two years ago, when Carl
ton was "a student al Yale, came TO an
end yesterday
Young Carton, now ouI nineteen
years old, was served divorce
papers I'm the brokerage yflcs OF his
father. Judge Tyner, OF New Haven,
served the papers, which at first stated
younE Carlton deceived his wife as 20
hls age, he alleging 20 be twenty-One,
whereas he was only seventeen, the age
OF his bride.
The superior court at New Haven de
c-arec that no divorce could be granted
on such grounds The papers then
were made 90 read ''GesertiOn. But
again SuaE was met for the court
declared three years must elapSe from
the time Of alleged desertion before suit
for divorce can be brought.
The Rev Dr. Clark, OF East Haven.
Conn. married the young couple When
tie latter were hurryinE from the min
fster'S residence Mt and Mrs. Carlton.
parents II the bridegroom, whirIed I'D
In an automobile William calmly an
CCuuced that he had married. and in a
few minutes his father had whisLed
him away IN the auto, leaving the bride
behind
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Committee Expects to Be
Able to Make Unprece-
denied Report.
CIVIC SOCIETIES
INVITED TO COME
Hose Company From RooSevelt's
Home Promises TO Be
on Hand.

That the inaugural fund viii reach
$1,000 before the books close this even
ing is the expectation Of Chairman Mil
ton r. Allies. Of the finance committee,
who was kept busy this morning open
ing mail containing checks which fol-
lowed the first publication of list or
contributors to the inaugural fund
Il am Eratided,' declared Mr.. Allies
this morning, lat the report [ was able
to make public this morning which
shows a larger amount on hand than at
any stage Of the game at any previous
Inauguration"
Beginning this morning the first invl-
tations were sent TO civic organizations
20 join in the big parade Of March (. Be
fore the end Of next week Chairman
Thomas ?. Morgan, OF the committee
on civic organizations. hopes to he in
touch with practically every prominent
organization in the country
The acceptance of Hose Carriage No.
Z, Of Nassau, received at noon today,
is of interest since this organization
VIII attend as the neighbOrs Of Presi-
dent ROOseVelt's Long Island home.
The company has already arranged TO
meet the President at o o'clock on the
evening of March 3. when he viii shake
the hand Of each member OF the dele
cation many Of whom are personally
known to him.
Announcement was made by Chair
man Henry. of the press committee this
morning of three new members for his
committee They are Oswald Schultz
Robert LampOn and c 2. Hunt. all
well-known Washington newspaper men.
Chairman George W. Martin, of the
committee on railroad terminal faCili-
ties this morning made known his ap-
2oirtments. which include: Vice chair
man, A n. KepDel. ir-, Alexandria;
secretary, p, R TOlsOn, Washington,
and the following members from Wash
inEtOn, Baltimore. and Alexandria:
From Neutrality-suspicious. Crawford.
j. J. Cooper, W. W. Bowie, J. T. Carr,
c. c. Swarz, G. W. Taylor, a. c. Ridge
way. r w King J. NJ Huff. W. c.
Johnson, s. r. GOlibart, y. Main, A. G.
McElroy. c. NJ Harris, J. J. Ekin. W.
J. Wilson, g II. Spencer and w. J.
F'ittaI-
From AIexandria-G. Y. Peyton and T.
T. Weston.
From Raltimore-C- ". Galloway. 7
. WaJbeT, r g RatcheIder, o n
Hobbs, W. z Slaughter.