Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-13
news NOTES FROM WASHINGTON
Happenings of the Week Briefly
Toid--The Latest News
From the Capital

COWGS. |
Paris had its first public execution
in years.
President Taft attended Confed-
crate reunion in Virginia.
A large tract has been leased for
aviation tests near Washington.
The Turks are reported to be plan
ming a movement against Crete.
Activity of the Barcelona police
and many arrests were
made.
The president has already begun
to map out a legislative programme
for next winter.
The House fought hard before ad- |
opting conference report on urgent
deficiency bill.
Gonzales Valentia was elected
president of Colombia to fill unex-
pired term of Reyes.
Congressman Heflin had a fight
with a chauffeur because he threat
ened to report him for speeding.
The tense strike situation in Stock
holm appeared to be relaxing. The
grave diggers return to work.
Chile has demanded recall of Bo-
livian charge because of "inexact"
statements in an Official report.
Count Zeppelin made successful
voyage from Frankfort to Cologne,
a distance of 10 miles.
An earthquake was reported in the
vicinity of Brest. France, though
inconsiderable damage was done.
Colonel Roosevelt delivered a
speech at banquet at Nairobi, pay
ing glowing tribute to the country.
Spain issued official announcement
that kingdom is tranquil. Convoy
was attacked by Moors, but result is
not known.
In Berlin, a chinese merchant kill
ed Hildegarde Hoffman, music
teacher, and then committed sui
eide.
Lord Kitchener was appointed to
succeed the Duke of Connaught as
Inspector General of the British Med
iterranean forces.
The Tariff commission created by
| the new bill has been shorn of its
power, but will work under imme-
date direction of President.
Secretary Nagal said the immigra-
tion station would be built in New
Orleans If the city had complied with
the contract regarding a site.
General strike in Sweden looks
ominous, though no evidence of po-
litical Significance has developed yet.
Even the gravediggers have quit.
Congressman Ransdell has secur-
ed promise of survey of Caribbean
waters. Central American govern
ments are now being asked for per-
mission.
Because importers did not tote
square with the government and
their customers. the Treasury De
partment has cut allowance fol
shrinkage.
Sweden is in the throes of gen
eral strike, which is assuming revo
lutionary tendencies. Tho King hal
called members of Parliament Il
Stockholm.
President Taft is undecided abou
whether to appoint the new Customs
Court now or wait until Congress
makes the appropriation for the pay
-ment of salaries Of judges.
The New York Insurance Commis
sioner denied the application of tn
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany for permission to acquire rea
estate for a Tuberculosis hospital.
Mr.. Broussard formally asked tn
President to abrogate the Cuba
treaty, declaring that as long a
: that treaty is in effect the new tari
law cannot reduce the duty on refine
sugar.
Turks are moving fleet toward
Crete, and troops in Salonika hav
been called to arms. Greeks replie
to note saying powers were respor
sible for retention of Greek Officer
in Crete.
None of the new Panama bono
authorized by Congress at the SCI
sion Just closed will be- issued befor
Congress meets again and has had a
opportunity to change the existin
circulation tax.
Situation in Spain has simmere
down to almost normal; special co
respondents are surprised at indi
ference of people to recent event
! General Marina worked ruse on Il
Moors and defeated a large body.
= Boys who play marbles "for keeps
: are gamblers, and are liable to pu
2 ishment for violation of the law, a
Z cording to the dictum handed out
9 Judge Kimball in a case brought b
. fore the Police Court in Washingto
A girls peach basket hat caug
fire at Atlanta from cigar lighte
I and two fire companies, a hose ca
4 and score of fighters were call
out TO quench the flames.
Q The Texas Farmers Union W
6 ship its entire cotton seed supp
Il consisting OF q million tons. valued