The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-08-14

Cowes.
Paris had il nIs pubic ezecutio
-
resident TAFT attended Confel
erats reunion ID Virginia.
a large tract has been leased fc
aviation tests near Washington.
The Turks are reported to be pIar
ming q movement against Crete.
Activity of the Barcelona polio
continued, and many arrests wer
made.
The president has already begu
to map out legislative programm
for next winter.
The House fought hard before ad
epting conference report on urgen
deficiency bill.
Gonzales Valentia was electe,
president of Colombia to fill unex
pired term of Reyes.
Congressman Heflin had a tigh
with chauffeur because he threat
ened to report him for speeding.
The tense strike situation in Stock
holm appeared to be relaxing. TIL.
grave diggers return to work.
Chile has demanded recall of Bo
hvian charge because of 'inexacts
statements in an official report.
Count Zeppelin made a successful
voyage from Frankfort to Cologne
a distance of 110 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-
diate 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-
Because importers did not tote
square with the government and
their customers, the Treasury De-
oartment has cut allowance for
,hrinkage.
Sweden is in the throes Of gen.
sral strike, which is assuming revo-
utionary tendencies. The King has
,alled members of Parliament to
President Taft is undecided about
whether to appoint the new Customs
5ourt now or wait until Congress
makes the appropriation for the pay
nent of salaries of judges.
The New York Insurance Commits
ioner denied the application of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
any for permission to acquire real
state for teuberculosis hospital.
Mr.. Broussard formally asked the
resident to abrogate the Cuban
reaty, declaring that as long as
hat treaty is in effect the new tariff
Nv cannot reduce the duty on refined
ugar.
Turks are moving fleet towards
rete, and troops in Salonika have
cen called to arms. Greeks replied
} note saying powers were respon-
bile for retention OF Greek officers
/ Crete.
None Of the new Panama bonds
uthorized by Congress at the ses-
on Just closed will be issued before
meets again and has had an
oportunity to change the existing
rculation tax. s.-~e
Situation in Spain has simmered
own to almost normal; special cor
,spondents are surprised at indif~
renee of people to recent events.
eneral Marina worked ruse on the
oors and defeated large body.
Boys who play marbles "for keeps
e gamblers, and are liable to pun
hment for violation of the law, ac-
riding to the dictum handed out by
ldge Kimball in case brought be-
re the Police Court in Washington.
Emperor Nicholas concluded his
sit to England. .+.
The Japanese sugar laborers'
ike in Hawaii was settled.
It was reported in France that
neral strike in Spain was immi-
mt. :
It was announced in Norway that
alter Wellman probably would {
.rt for the North Pole next week.
The tariff bill was signed by {
esident Taft and Congress adjourn
Friday.