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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Prizes Awarded at Corn Contest

The five happiest and proudest
boys in Natchitoches parish are the
winners of the state prizes for corn
and essays on corn raising. The
prizes were awarded as follows: First
prize for best corn, William Page;
second, John Rachel; third, Joseph
Rouge; best essay, J. H. Henry, Jr.,
second, Joseph Rouge; third, Stephen
Henry. There were seventeen en-
tries in this exhibit, and all the boys
made splendid showing. Their corn
ranked equal with any on exhibition,
and not only have they done well in
their exhibits, but their yield per
acre was exceptionally good and they
have sold most of their product to
the older farms in their neighbor-
hoods to be sed as seued corn next
year.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Improving and Enlargng the Depot.

The Illinois Central Railroad is
making preparations to remodel and
enlarge the depot at Hammond. Thlr-
ty feet will be added to the length
OF the present structure and the IN
side remodeled, making new waiting
rooms for white and colored passen-
gers, which will be fitted with sani-
tary toilet rooms and other conVe-
nlences which are lacking in the pres
ent building. The freight room Will
also be enlarged.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
laboratory for High School.

At Estherwood the city aldermen
leld an important meeting at which
the matter of getting up funds for
a good laboratory for the high
school was discussed. The matter
will be presented to the Parish School
Board.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Fifth Attempt to Rob Postoffice.

TUT Nttc111Pt 70 1tOU o5to11feo'
The postoffice safe at Breaux
Bridge was blown open and about
500 stolen. This is the fourth or
fifth attempt to rob the postoffice at
Breaux Bridge and it is said that the
robbers used the same tools on each
occasion, securing them from a near
by blacksmith shop.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Great Interest in Flower show.

At Alexandria carload Of exhib-
it's arrived from different sections OF
the state for the Central Louisiana
Flower Show. Great interest is be-
ing taken in the flower show and
the local exhibits are far ahead OF
last year.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Famous Landmark Burns.

Tangipahoa parish suffered the loss
by fire Of its oldest landmark when
the house occupied by w. R. Haight,
residing in Ponchatoula, was des-
troyed. This house was erected In
1926 and was eighty-three years old.
For the past several years it has
been visited by many people. 1t was
considered a great curiosity and at
tracted much attention.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Dry Weather Continues.

The weather continues warm with
no rain at Donaldsonville and the
prospects are the sugar grinding sea-
son. like the last, will continue to
the end uninterrupted by bad weatn-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Water and Light Will Be Installed

The municipal water works and
light plant at Tallulah Is nearing
completion, and the water and lights
Will probably be on within the next
thirty days. The water mains are
being put down and the lights will
be turned on as soon as the dyna-
mo is received, all the wiring hav-
ing been completed.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Rice CroD Warehoused.

Very nearly all the rice crop
around Kinder has been warehoused,
hut owing to the prevailing low
prices being offered, very little Is
n1aeed upon the market.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
David Babb Stabbed.

DsV'a Baob, of Glenmora. was
'aily Iay stabbed - John Duplissey Of
hecompte' at dance given at tho
rr, rvs'uence OF Edward Chamberlain
lie cutting was done outside Of the
muse. Or. G. M. Monroe of Glen
lnoia dressed the wound and cut a
piece OF the knife-blade out of Babb,s
pack, which had been broken ar dur-
ihs the struggle. Babb was stabbed
nve times in the back and twice
slashed across the face.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Two More Arrest in O'Pry Killing.

Two more arrests have been made
in connection with the killing OF Sid
new O'Pry at dance at Point Nolr.
Erace Cormier, who was present
when O'Pry was shot, has surren-
dared and Is held as all accessory
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Varnado Furnishes Amended Bond,


The bond on Will Varnado, who
is charged with the murder of jeff
Amaker, near Grenlaw last Christ
mas and fixed some weeks ago by
Judge Ellis upon the recommends
tlon OF the attend physicians in the
sum Of $4,000, was reduced to So
500. Varnado was wounded at the
time Of the killing Of Amaker and
has suffered much by reason of the
wounds sustained. DR.. j. M. Craig
certified that further close confine-
ment in jail would materially impair
his health and that dangerous conse-
quences would probably result. The
amended bond was furnished and
Varnada was taken to his home in
Osyka, Miss.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
flre Cause 800 Loss at Klinssvil,,

A loss of $500 was caused bv
nre IN klingsville. north of Morgan
City. The residences of Davies Egle
ana Mrs. A. J. Adams, together with
1he store and stock of Mrs. A. ].
ADAMS, adjoining, and the dance
nail of Davies Egle were DESTROYED
me nre started in the store of Mrs
Adams. A lamp explosion is said tt
have been the cause.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Will Advertise ADVANTAGES.

The last several days has marked
a large influx of Northern people
INTO Covington and vicinity and the
.hotels that cater to this class of
trade have begun to feel the effect
OF TINS influx. Special efforts will
De made this winter by the local ho-
tel people to advertise the many ad-
Vantages of this section and the va
rious civic organizations will aid.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
LIQUOR RULING AFFIRMED.
State Officers Can Not Stop Inter-
state Shinments in Oklahoma

H1t31fo11f"'
Guthrie, Okla.-Judge Cottrell in
the United States District Court here
reaffirmed his decision that State
officials cannot interfere with inter-
state commerce shipments, thus re-
straining the state officers from seiz-
ing shipments of liquor before they
have been delivered to the con-
signees.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Rain Checks Forest Fires.

The long dry spell at Kinder has
been broken by good fall OF rain
throughout the entire parish. Forest
fires had been raging for several
days. but they are not believed to
have caused any considerable dam
age.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
More Conyicts on Model Road.

The original force Of twenty-five
convicts allotted. for labor on the
model roads being built between Ba-
ton Rouge and Hope Villa has been
found by Government Expert Cooley
to be inadequate, and, after con-
ference with the board and Farm
Manager Gondran, it was decided to
put in large amount of drainage
work. which was not at first deemed
necessary, and which has greatly re-
tarded the construction of the road.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
FORREST FIRES RAGING
A Rain Alone Can Check Their Work
OF Destruction.

Winchester, Va.-The forest fires
in this section continue to rage
fercely and unless rainfalls soon the
property loss will be enormous.
Thousands of acres of valuable tim
ber land in the Great North Noun
tains have already been laid waste.
Started by hunters last Monday the
fire has ragged for days in the Great
North and Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Secretary For DeveIopment League.

The De Soto Parish Development
League has eomRsfted organization
by electing H. H. Harrison, Jr.. SEQ
retary. Mr.. Harrison was formerly
land agent of several railroad COM
panies. His efforts will be directed
to securing settlers from the Western
states and inducing all kinds Of fac
tories to locate here.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
Fire Company Wants No Volunteers

Fire Company Wants No Volunteers.
At well-attended meeting of JEFF
ferson Fire Company No. /. of Gov
inEton, the question of the interfer-
ence of citizens not members Of the
company In the work Of the depart
ment at fires came in for general
condemnation. and steps were taken
to restrict the handling OF the oper-
ations to members of the compa-
nies.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13
NEWS FROM EVERYWHEDF

Cordinal Gibbons .dsclsxd he wa.
opposed to woman's suffrage
Prince Ito's assassin and Haccom
plices were taken tosSF I ffbrea
for trial.
Ex-Vice President Fairl ks may
be appointed American N ssad adol
to London. -
1t was said a. treaty % 5linerce
was about ta he agreed ura tween
Spain and Cuba. i. N
Pellasra was. .aaid he eadlns
at the First Nations elI3 Con
ferbntss heldsat Eb1taKnhfa
Ane.. 49, u, 4,eff;ff,sse A, n,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-13

A sugar plant, valued at sloo'ooo'
was destroyed by fire at Ne" noaos'
La
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
Mr.. BOllschweiler Endorses
an Appropriation for Class
es in the Schools.
is A WARM FRIEND
OF KINDERGARTEN
City's Chief Executive Thinks
Board of Estimate Looks
FavOrably on the Scheme.

When interviewed in regard to the
establishment of free kindergartens in
the public schools of this city Mayor
Bollschweiler this morning said that he
was glad the matter had been taken up
and that he was heartily in favor of the
proposed addition to the city's educa-
tional system.
4" am warm friend of kindergar-
tens said the mayor, "and always
have been, and | hope to see the idea
carried out think that the Board
of Estimate looks very favorably upon
the plan and will undoubtedly make the
appropriation if it is feasible.
Mr.. Bollschweiler says that he and
the other members of the estimate board
are carefully considering the matter and
that a meeting will probably be held
next Thursday night to fix the school
appropriations. While il is generally
understood that the amounts asked for
by the Board of Education will be cut
down considerably, the kindergarten
item which is so 900, is likely to be APP
propriated unless the board thinks they
can be established with smaller
amount.
The subject has already aroused con
siderable interest and the general senti-
inent is in favor Of having kindergar-
ten class in each of the schools
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
TOM LONGBOAT
10 RACE HERE
Indian Marathon Crack Will
Meet Five Local Runners
in New Auditorium.
is MILES IN SEPTEMBER

Jonn G. Donehue and II. p Fox are
formulating plans for series of foot
races to be held at the new Auditorium,
in New Brunswick avenue during the
early part of September.
Tom Longboat, the famous Indian
Marathon runner will be here for the
opening contest, to compete with sew
eral local contestants In the initial run.
the distance Of which will be fifteen
miles. The redskin should prove a big
attraction, as he is one of the best rum
ners in the country The management
had originally planned TO hold race
at the full Marathon distance, but it
was considered too long.
Messrs. Donehue and Fox are plan
ming to hold number of races and in
each contest three prizes will be given,
to the runners finishing first, second and
third A small entrance fee will be
charged. The Auditorium will make
such races possible, because of its great
size. Heel and toe walking races were
held a few years ago at the Lyceum
roller skating rink, now the Bijou thea
tre, but that place was too small for
running contests.
The success Of thesHew venture in the
auditorium is practically assured The
contests will be managed by Mr., Fox
and everything win be run in up-to-
date style.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
Mrs. Frank H. Van SyCkle's
Counsel Obtain Order in
Staten Island Court.
SEPARATION ACTION
IS NOW PENDING
Husband Ordered to Pay
$50 for Counsel Fee and
Sc a Week.

Judge Clark, Of the Richmond County
Supreme Court, Staten Island, has or
dered that Frank IL. Van Syckle pay
his wife, Mrs. Freda Van Syckle. $50
counsel fee and So week alimony while
a suit, which he has brought againy
her for separation, is pending.
Mr.. Van Syckle, formerly Of this e..y,
now a resident Of Staten Island, re-
Gently started an action against his
wife, who now lives in Plainfeld, for a
separation on the grounds of desertion,
charging that she deserted him on July
2S, 1908. Mrs Van Syckle retained
Joseph f. Stricker, of this city, and
ur II. Yetman, of Tottenville, as
sci and put in defense
RS. Van Syckle claims that her hus-
! q not only deserted her but failed to
provide for herself and child. Some
time ago Mrs. Van syekle hailed her
husband to the Perth Amboy police
court for non-support and later made
a similar charge against him in Rich
mond County, s. l., which resulted in
an order from the court that he pay her
81 week for the maintenance Of the
child. Mrs Van Syckle will vigorously
resist the action for separation.
Shortly after Mr.. Van Syckle
brought the suit, Mrs. Van Syekles s
counsel made application to Judge Clark
for counsel fees and slimony, which has
just been granted and which the hus-
band must pay until the suit is decided.
J. Harry Tiernan, of Stapleton, 8. T.,
represents him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
WAGONS OF
A NEW TYPE
Garbage Contractors Find
That Heavy Wagons Will
Not Do--Another Make.
STEEL LINED ANDCOvERED

This city is to have three new
wagons for the collection of garbage,
but not of the improved Chicago
make, as originally expected
The contractors, Graham & Nc
Keon, had planned to purchase three
new Chicago steel dumping wagons
which empty from the sides as well
as from the bottom, but it was de-
cided that they would be too heavy
for this city's streets, inasmuch as
they weigh $500 pounds when
empty. These wagons are of the
large type, steel lined, with heavy
steel frames. Steel and iron are
used mainly In their construction.
Graham & McKeon are now get
ting three Watson drumping wagons
similar to those now in use, except
that they are steel lined and have
wooden covers. They will he here
in few days.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
WESTMINSTER CADETS
DOUBLE MEMBERSHIP

The Westminster Cadets held busy
session in the chapel of the First Presby-
terian church last night when one new
member was elected and six applications
were received.
Within month the cadets have
doubled their membership and are now
in very good standing, with applications
coming in at each meeting.
A drill Of the infantry, under Captain
Wait, was held last night and drill of
the artillery, under Lieutenant Com
ings, was also held
At the meeting next Friday night the
second quarterly competitive drill for
the yearly medal will be held. Louis
Garben now holds the medal, having
won it at the last drill. The arrange
ments for the Decoration Day. parade
are being completed. The new caps
have been received and will be worn for
tine first time on that day
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
NOTHING INTERFERES
AT BOYNTON BEACH

Although the weather is stormy all
the attractions at Boyton Beach are in
operation this afternoon and everything
promised the people will be carried out
whether there are any children on hand
or not. No one was ever known to be
at Boynton Beach and it is
intended that no one ever shall be.
Not feature will be lacking to make
the third weekly hop tonight the best
that has yet been held With brilliant
and charming music, once
inside the dancing pavilion no one need
know that it is storming outside. The
trolley accommodations are ample so
that no one need be exposed to the
weather. Boynton Beach will be as
pleasant place as any to spend this
evening
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
A BOY THIEF
UPSET DISHES
And Woman StOrekeeper
Heard CommOtiOn- One
Day in the Lookup.
SPANKING THREATENED

James Prebish, twelve years old, Steve
Mallas, nine years old; and John Choma.
twelve years old, were arraigned before
Recorder Pickersgill this morning on
charges of petit larceny preferred by
Mrs. Rosie Corttone, proprietor of a
store at 3S3 State street. The boys
owned up to their guilt and were SEN
fenced to one day in the lookup.
While crowd of boys waited on the
outside, Mallas crawled through the rear
window of Mrs. Corttone 5 store yes
terday afternoon and got purse, a loaf
of bread small clock and two glass
|cutters In making his exit the boy
had to climb over a table on which were
some dishes. He knocked some Of them
to the floor and Mrs. Corttone hearing
the noise rushed into the room Just in
time to see the boys running away.
Patrolman Andrew Jensen was no
tined and after an investigation caught
Mallas and Prebish. They and Choma
had eaten the loaf of bread but the
other articles the policeman recovered.
Mallas and Prebish were locked up un-
til this morning when they confessed in
full. Ghoma came to court of his own
accord to tell on them, and was implicat-
led himself. A boy known as
" Schmidtyl was also accused but the
son of Mrs. Corttone said he was inno-
cent There were about ten rofs la
court as witnesses.
After being arrested yesterday after
noon Mallas and Prebish cried and howl
ed in the lookup to such an extent that
it was annoying to the sergeant The
recorder told them this morning that, if
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
AN ENTERTAINMENT BY
SUNDAY SCHOOL PUPILS

For a numberof weeks past the little
folks and young people of Simpson
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school have
been faithfully drilled by Mrs. Penn
berton and her assistants. They are to
give two-night entertainment Of an
impressive and spectacular character
that promises to ge Of great interest.
For Thursday night Of next week the
subject Of the presentation is "A Drama
for Memorial Day" On Friday night
the entertainment will be of an entirely
different type, the subject being " A
Rainbow Fete. -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
CAUSE
OF DAMAGE

The storm that has ragged over
this section for the past twelve
hours has caused considerable dam
age along the water front and
throughout the city and has come
close to causing personal injury.
Everywhere in the city limbs were
blown from trees, causing damage to
property. A number of sign boards
have been blown down. The fire
alarm has sounded single taps at in
tervals.
A tow of Ave coal barges was
stalled for several hours in thesound
near Browns shipyard, Tottenville,
because of the high sea- They were
bound for South Amboy, but dared
net venture across the bay until the
storm had subsided.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
PRINCIPALS
IN SESSION

A quarterly meeting of the Super
vising School Principals Association
Of Middlesex county is being held
today at Woodbridge. The session
eDe!s1@ --..-.res 'sEs sJEfs whass whssS .h sub
ject OF medical inspection of schools,
according to the new law, was one OF
the main topics of discussion. DR..
M s. Meinzer, president OF the Mid
dlesex County Medical Inspectors
Association, spoke superintendent
of Schools 8. e. shull was present.
The inspection matter was left to
the county medical inspectors asso-
citation, who Will conform with the
law.
The principals adjourned to
Kings hotel for luncheon this noon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
CARRY PA YETTE
ST. MATTER UP
fars Across Central Tracks To State Railroad Com
mission, Other Means Having Failed.

have to be placed there.
The city has tired Of making repeat
ed requests to the Central Railroad Com
pany. City Attorney Hommann has
communicated with both the Easton &
Amboy railroad and the Central Com
pany, but the railroad companies have
only placed distractions in the way Of
the efforts of the city's counsel, until
the city officials have deemed 1t neces-
sary to 60 over the heads of the railroad
companies and make their demands
where they are more likely to be full
filed. Mr.. Voorhees, said this morn
ing that the Central railroad company
was not likely to place a crossing there
in forty years If it remained at their
option.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
BOSS BUILDERS
HOLD A MEETING

A regular meeting of the Master
Builders Association was held last
night in Dana hall, at which their
visit to New Brunswick was discuss
ed.
The boss carpenters brought up
the matter of their agreement with
the journeymen carpenters. They
reported having made an offer to the
journeymen which the latter had
practically accepted, except for the
fact that 1t did not take effect soon
enough.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
INFORMATION
REGARDING VEz
Chief of Police at Franklin
Furnace Has Revolver Used
in Attack on Wife.
.KNO W NOTHING OF OTHER

Chief Burke received a letter this
morning from M. j. Buckley, chief of
police OF Franklin Furnace, relative
to George Vez, who murdered his
wife near St. Mary's cemetery, this
city, Monday morning and who is
now in the county jail. Mr.. Buckley
says that Vez lived at Franklin Fur
mace for some time and was mar
ried there. He says that Vez's wife
had him arrested there and placed in
jail for trying to kill her. Chief
Buckley says he has the revolver
which Vez used at the time.
1t was rumored that Vez had kill
ed little girl there, but Chief Buck
ley says 1t is not so.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
BIG BOND ISSUE BY
ARMOUR BEEF HOUSE
Special b. un.tsd Pres. wire.

New York. May 22:-It was an
nounced today that Kuhn, Loeb &
Company have purchased $40, ,000,-
900 worth of first mortgage bonds
of Armour & Company, secured by
first mortgage real estate on the
plant of the Armour concern in Chi
cal1o. The bonds are part of the
total authorized issue Of s50,000,- :
900. The mortgage provides that
there shall always be a sufficient
amount of unencumbered assets to
offset the debt.
When the entire proceeds OF the
bond issue have been used to liuui-
date the debt of the company the
bonds will be the only debt against
SIP, 600 of assets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22

Nothing has been done by the com
pany in the matter Of the Fayette street
grade crossing over the tracks of the
Easton & Amboy Railroad and tho city
officials are about to resort to other
means other than to keep on begging
The Central Railroad of New
Jersey, which controls the E. 8 A. The
city will now appeal to the State Rail-
road Commission.
This is difficult proposition, says
Alderman-at- Large Voorhees,. The com
mission does not approve of grade cross
ings and for that reason it remains a
question whether the action taken by
them will be favorable to the city. The
result of the matter may be that an
overhead or underground crossing will
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22
UPSET KETTLE,
WAS SCALDED

William Sieber, Jr., about Ave
years old, of 271 Elm street, was
leaning over a stove to get an article
at his home this morning when he
upset kettle of boiling water,
which scalded his back and lower
limbs
He win recover. He was attended
by DR.. M. s. Meinzer.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-22

Miss Katherine Zimmerman, sued,
through Mr. Stricken, for a divorce,
and the decision was not made until a
week ago Mr. Abrahamson, however,
fell into a creek at Drummond some time
ago and was drowned. Mrs. Abraham
son was found in Bridgeport, Conn, by
a committee Of Po Ambo Tribe Of Red
Men and told Of her husband s death.
He was member of the tribe and his
Nody was buried at Drumomnd under the
supervision of the tribe at that place.
This divorce enables Mrs. Abraham
son to resume her maiden name of Miss
Katherine Zimmerman.