davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

posed TO be extending wing ar0unU
the west side of the city.
Washington.-General turbulence in
northern Mexico, menacing the lives
and interests of Americans along the
border drew from the Washington
government definite plans for self pro.
lection.
Capt. Malin Craig of the general
staff was ordered from San Francisco
to; investigate the conditions in the
Imperial valley and along the CallfOr-
mia border Two companies of the
Fourth cavalry were dispatched to
Douglas and one company to Nogales,
two points in Arizona which suffered
during the last revolution.
To the Texas border were sent no
more troops, but reports from Ell Paso
gave War Department officers dis
quieting day. At first there we're
rumors Of actual fighting, but later
they proved to be groundless, though
foreshadowing the maneuvers of. the
rebel forces in the vicinity Of Juarez.
Admittedly there are complications,
both foreign and domestic, which
hamper forceful action on the part of
this government. To relieve this EN-.
barrassment somehow. Senator Stone
introduced resolution similar to the
one which he presented last May, des-
ignated to give the President author.
ity to send troops across the border to
prevent firing into American territory.
AS for diplomatic entanglements that
might result form such action, State
Department officers have been giving
carefu attention to precedents so as to
meet any protests from Mexico.
Senator Stone gave notice that he
would speak on his resolution and
would press its consideration by the
Senate He is understood to be act.
ing in cooperation with the White
House.
President Taft Is in constant touch
with the situation through the War
Department and State Department OF.
ficers. The administration would not
welcome an issue that might force 1t
to send troops across the line, not only
because of an indisposition to exercise
such a power against friendly ma
ton, but also out Of regard for the
safety Of Americans in Mexico, who,
It is feared. might be objects Of attack
by those inflamed at what might ap.
pear to them to be an invasion.
The United States considers that an
unusual situation is involved. Forces
have been landed In other countries to
protect American lives and property,
when officers appeared unable to do
so, in spite OF revolutionary factions,
but not In defiance Of the protests Of
the titular government.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Banker Kills Self.

Rocky Ford.-George H. Harris.
cashier Of the First National bank OF
this city. committed suicide by shoot
ing himself In the head.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Two Dead: Two MISSING.

Portland. Ore.-The burning Of the
Gilman hotel. a landmark Of pioneer
days, resulted In the death OF two
men, and three others are missing
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Expert Predicts Record Fruit Crop.

Expert PTedIctS RECORD Fru1t crop.
Delta III. A. Richardson, hortlcul-
tural expert, who has just returned
from trip over the country, states
that the orchards are In splendid con-
clifton and If they get through the
spring without killing frost, this
years fruit crop in this county will
break all records.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS,
Price OF SUGAR,

New York.-Sugar-Raw firm. Mus.
coyado. SO test, $3.50; centrifugal, 9G
test, $3.50; molasses, SO test. s4.O5.
Refined firm.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

Two New Car Lines for Pueblo.
Pueblo.-rhe Pueblo Traction Com
pony has opened service on two new
car lines. each of which has a park as
its objective point.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
DEPARTMENT IS KEEPING CLOoR
WATCH IN TEXAS, ARIZONA
AND CALIFORNIA.
OFFICIALS ARE ALARMED
UNITED STATES CONSIDERS
THAT AN UNUSUAL S!TUA-
TioN is INVOLVED.
Western Newspaper Union New, Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Ell Paso, Tex.-A small detachment Of
company X. Texas State militia, en-
gagged In guarding the Ell Paso elec.
trio light plant, was fired upon by par
ties concealed behind box cars and
said to be Mexicans. Maxim silencers
were used on the guns and more than
twenty shots were fired, one bullet
passing through the hat of one of the
guardsmen.
The forces of Campas have arrived
on the river bank, opposite old Fort
Bliss, and about one and a half miles
northwest of Juarez. Thew are sup
posed to be extending wing around
the west side of the city.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Hay.

prices Paid by Denver Jobbers F. o.
B. track Denver.)
Colorado upland, per ton. .15,00616.0O
Nebraska upland, per ton. lS.50914.50
Second bottom. Colorado
and Nebraska, per ton. .l1.OO612.00
Timothy, per ton ....... .15.00@16.0
Alfalfa, per ton ........ .1l.50412.5
South Park, choice, per
ton n.................15.5061G.50
San Luis Valley, per ton. .l3.00@14.00
Gunnison Valley. per ton. .l5.006 1900
Straw, per ton ........... 4.004 500
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
WEEKS EVENTS
COLORADO
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
COMING EVENTS IN COLORADO.

March a-6:-Western Slope W. c. T. u.
Convention. Delta.
March ll-l6.-Denver Automobile Show.
Denver.
April 2s.-Democratic State Convention.
Colorado Springs.
May 6-11.-State Y. NJ. C. A. Convention.
Pueblo.
June 18-20.-State Sunday School Con-
vention. Colorado Springs.
June 11-July l9.-Summer Term, State
Teachers College. Greeley.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

Sheep.
Lambs. good to choice go. .5.5066.00
Lambs, fair to good ....... .5.0OG5.50
Feeder lambs, +. p. r. ..... .4.50@5.50
Yearlings, fair to choice -. .4.50@5.30
Wethers, good to choice :. .4.25G475
Wethers, fair to choice ....3.756425 -.
Wethers, feeders. f. p. r. .3.00@3.50
Ewes, fair to choice .....3.25@3S5
Ewes, feeders and culls, t.
p.r ................... .2.OO@3.25
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Live Poultry.
Butter.
Eggs.

Eggs.
Eggs. case count, less com. %. $3.50
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Hogs.

Good hogs ................6.2OG6.35
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Centenary Closes.

Shreveport.-The fourth session Of
Centenary College since it was re-
moved to Shreveport from Jackson
came to a close last week with the
presentation of diplomas to the first
graduating class on record, as fol-
lows: Misses Ruth Hessinger of
Litchfield, Ill.,, and Lucille Atkins of
Shreveport; Messrs. l.. P. Whiting
ton of Wilmington and J. Clint Willis,
Jr., of Shreveport.
The board of trustees decided to
open next session September IS, and
selected the faculty members as fol-
lows: DR.. Felix R. Hill, Sr, presi'
dent; ]. S. Johnston, mathematics; H.
T. Carley, English; P. E. Rouse,
Greek and Latin; ]. Clint Willis, Jr.,
adjunct to science chair. M. H. Har'
per resigned to go to Jefferson Mill
tary College, Natchez, Miss. Prof
S. J. Davies also resigned.
The science medal was won by II
T. Young. F. R. Pouer won the Ut
erary debate medal Rev. A. S. Lut2
of Homer was given the M. A. degree
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
ENROLMENT is GOOD
Summer School Attendance Surpasses
Expectations of Al.

Western Newspaper Union News Services
Baton Rouge.-Three hundred and
thirty-six students have enrolled at
the Louisiana State University for
the summer session, a larger number
than it was thought would be here for
the entire summer term. The floods
in the various sections of the state
and the fact that the railroads were
running irregularly, it was feared,
would reduce the attendance pretty
storongly, but the continual stream of
students indicates that the total num-
Der will not fall far behind former
years.
All the departments Of the school
are now in running order. The regu-
lar collegiate work Is being continued
as in the regular session, while the
work OF organizing the model school
and the kindergarten is almost com.
plete.
The department of domestic science
is one of the most popular in the
school. Four courses In cooking and
sewing are being offered.
More higher courses are being Of
fered than In any pervious session
to permit the teachers to continue
work leading to degree. Several will
graduate from the university this sum.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
FARMERS MAKE PLEA.
Legislature Asked to Deal Literally
With Great interests.

Baton Rouge-An earnest appeal to
the legislature for the fair treatment
OF the agricultural interests of the
state in the matter of increased ap-
preparations for the dissemination of
knowledge of practical agriculture for
the advancement of the experiment
station work, the agricultural high
schools, the live stock sanitary board,
the demonstration trains and the
short agricultural courses, is being
made by the Louisiana Agricultural
Society in person and through reso-
lutions.
The association also prepared res
olution to be presented to the Iegis.
Nature asking that an appropriation OF
$4,000 be made for the purchase of
seeds for the farmers in the flood
area.
The formal work of reorganization
has been completed in the office Of
| the board of trade. |. S. West of Ham.
mond, temporary chairman, was elect,
ed president for the coming year;
Howell Morgan of Baton Rouge, first
vice president; A. R. Barracks, Baton
Rouge, secretary, and George L. Gay.
den of Gurley, treasurer. The seven
second vice presidents, one for each
congressional district, will be named
later.
c. H. Poulter of New Orleans was
the first speaker. He argued that un
til the farmers Of Louisiana are or
gained as they are elsewhere, the
agricultural interests would not com
mand the respect they deserve.
! NJ. Nelson, a leading dairyman Of
Hammond, a native of Sweden, com
pared the agricultural resources O
the two countries, showing how Louis
lana might profit by the old country
example. He pledged the support o
$50 members of the Hammond Trucl
Association to the new movement.
Letters were read from Governo
Hall, Commissioner of Agricultur
Bruner and others indorsing the plan
The session closed with the adoI
ton of series of resolutions CALM
on the legislature to provide LIBERAL
for the experiment stations, the Az
ricultural College in its regular an
short winter courses, the agriculture
extension department, the agricu
! tural high schools, the demonstrate
trains and the parish, district an
state fairs.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Or. Gibson Again Disappears.

Alexandria.-Dr D. w. Gibson, who
disappeared mysteriously from Alex
andria Sunday night, and who was
seen Monday night by Rev. H. B. Mer-
GER, an old friend, on board a train
between Cheneyville and Lecompte,
has again disappeared. He has not
been seen since he left the train at
Lecompte. Rev. Mercer believes the
mans mind is unbalanced, judging
from the conversation he had with
him and his general appearance HIS
wife is still waiting for news. The
couple and their two children came
from Mission, Texas. The mysterious
disappearance and connecting circum'
stances has been a matter OF con]ee
ture.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
LOUISIANA CASE UNIQUE
Negress Sues Railroad Company Carry.
ing Mob on Special Train.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Observation-Disclosures q railroad
that carries mob to town to lynch
man Is liable for damages to the
victims widow and children is uni.
que point to be brought before the su-
preme court of the United States.
Annie May Rogers, the widow, and
three children sued the Vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Com
pany on charges of having carried, by
special train, a mob from Monroe, La,
to Tallulah, La, where Rogers was
lynched. He had been charged with
numbering a man and was about to be
released on the ground that he had
been tried once before on the charge.
The lower federal court held that as
a matter of law the railroad might be
| liable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Say Pool Is Maintained.

Baton Rouge.-That the railroads
of the state made pool to maintain
a lobby at Baton Rouge was the in
formation which Leon Smith, of Cad
do, author of the antilobby bill, put
before the joint judiciary committee
of the house and senate at a rearing
of these measures The hearing was
enlivened with frank, free and full
discussion of the lobby at Baton
Rouge during the session of the gen.
eral assembly, which mas been under
discussion by general assemblies and
governors more than once. The rail-
road lobby was especially put on the
griddle and roasted. The Smith anti
lobby bills were ordered reported ia.
vorably, with a slight amendment.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
ATTENTION TO AGRICULTURE
Legislature Is Asked to Give Fair
Treatment to subject.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Baton Rouge.-An earnest appeal
to the legislature for the fair treat
ment OF the agricultural interests OF
the state In the matter OF increasef
appropriations for the dissemination
Of knowledge of practical agriculture,
for the advancement or the experiment
station work, the agricultural high
schools, the live stock sanitatary
board, the demonstration trains and
the short agricultural courses, was
made by the Louisiana Agricultural
Society in person and through resolu-
tons.
The association also prepared reso-
luton to be presented TO the legis-
lature asking that an appropriation OF
$4,000 be made for the purchase OF
seeds for the farmers IN the flooded
area.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Youth Kills 1oarder.

shreveport-Because OF alleged
abuse of his 13-year-old sister, Clar'
ence Williams, aged 10, a well,known
Young man. employed by an oil com
pany in the Caddo field, shot and Kill
ed c. 8. Smith, alias BOX Car, an
other oil field worker, at Caddo Guy
and then surrendered.
The killing occurred at the board
ing house of Williams widowed moth
er, shortly after young Williams, ~no
works at night, arrived in the dining
room, where he claims to have seen
Smith, a boarder, strike his sister
ohio waited on the table, after curslne
her about the breakfast table.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
. Uses Uncle Story.

GaaIhny.-Friday a man who
IL bis name as Smith appeared at
Z Mason hotel and told C. ]. Roc
snB a Hollander, employed at the
snlbany Lumber Company's mill,
b here was a telegram for him at
bnnund from the North. Rockemp
! an uncle in the North. and be
srN Il was a message from him
decided to go to Hammond. But
ng too late for the train, Smith pro
led they walk. About a mile from
sEa Smith drew a gun and made
eteup throw up his hands, ant
ht through his pockets. taking $37
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Lower Court Upheld.

New Orleans.-Joseph H. Gomillia.
the wrecker of the Teutonia Bank and
Trust Company, viii have to remain
in Jail until the day Of his trial in the
early part of July, for the supreme
court, with Chief Justice Joseph A.
Breaux as the organ Of the court re-
fused the writ of habeas corpus ap-
piled for by his attorney. It was al
legged on behalf of the prisoner that
his bond was excessive, being $4,000,
and that the refusal of the trial Judge
to reluce it to $4,000 constituted a
denial OF justice and deprived him Of
his right of liberty without due pro-
cess Of law.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
directed by the governor or the gen.
eral assembly.
Date Set for Hearing.

directed by the governor or the gen.
eral assembly.
Date Set for Hearing.
A date has been set as the date for
the hearing on the Proyosty public
utility bill, which provides for pub
lie utility commission, domiciled in
the city of New Orleans and to have
jurisdiction over all public utilities
not given specifically to the Louisiana
Railroad Commission. Another meas
ure has been framed charging the
powers of the railroad commission, az
advocated by Governor Hall in his
inaugural address, and it is said that
the administration favors a measure
along these lines.
Flood Bill Referred.
The Bouanchaud bill appropriating
as much of 100000 as may be neces-
sary to buy seed for farmers and plan
ters in the flooded districts of the
state was considered by the appropria-
! llDllS COllliulbttt VI tllC anu ~
! ferred to a subcommittee.
Would Refund States Debt.
Administration Floor Leader Robert
Roberts gave notice of bill for re-
funding the state debt. This meas
ure is in reality re-enactment of the
Thomas bill of 1910, but is intended to
clear up any constitutional question.
Since the rendering of the Sutherlin
decision in the conservation act at
Shreveport; declaring it unconstitu-
tional, on the ground that the bill
was passed before the constitutional
enabling provision, some doubt has
arisen as to whether or not the same
attack might not be made on the
Thomas debt-refunding act.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
calcasisu Division.

Baton Rouge-With only the vote
Senator Aladdin Vincent in opposi-
q who wished to amend the bills
q 70 change the line between Cal
|aea aud Beauregard, the Calcasieu
|isA division bills were reported
|Fefsbly by the senate committee on
|lohial affairs, Senator John Dy-
POD presiding. 1t was the old Cal
|ilea parish fight over again, en-,
Esasd with oratory and fireworks,
Fung for two or three hours.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Monroe Council Mixed Up.

Monroe.-The mayor and a majority
Of the West Monroe town council are
in dispute over the appointment of
standing committees, which Mayor
Benson named. Three of the council
men objected to the committee as
named. and refused to approve the
minutes. The members opposed tc
the committee named could disapprove
the minutes, but the mayor in turf
would have vetoed their action.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
NlVA STATE NEWS
.,ues OF INTEREST
Ps"''eucur THE STATE.
| FROM EVERY QUARTER
,.,.,. When It is News Gath
''',', -, Our Many Readers
~ Parish and City
f. ON JACKSON ASYLUM
| !, j, Great Need, ard Should
|iaiI'" c !" for Literally.

=, in Great Need anu ''oe'N
''I y Cared for Literally
pouge.-A special report
i' a,onas C. Anderson Of Or
~ r Amede Tete OF ASsump-
~ members of the Joint COM
: ,tisb visited the Jackson asy-
' Nov %. was received IN the
o. r r The report, without
= Charts to the meat OF the
pus' - once, The first declara-
4 ~ mat the asylum is in great
nd should be taken care Of I'D
I. ,onmittee finds the cost per
I : 40 cents per day. and recon-
4 an Appropriation be made made TO TO
y !. tse per capita expenditure to
y, .sa,s per day. 1t is stated that
I !, ..D,s is from Is to 30 cents
nan that received at forty-five
~ tens Of the kind in the United
.ommittee states that the small
! =. - asked for will relieve many
~ If the state from caring FOL
.,,ne in the parish jailS,
|. maintenance, Improvements ant
y. for the period ending March l
no total appropriation recon-
,,,d is $4,000. This takes into
.IIo,ation an increased population
10 patients. q,
yWItb the above appropriation th'
|,i,rtjon will be able to care prop
n ali the wants needed, and vii
the institution in first class
,,i,g condition as it should be, in
4 II dragging and scratching tt
/, funds meet within reason" say
report.
]. Iitsatlon is called to some seven
movements which have bee
i since September, 1905.
NJ records show that the institr
ior maintenance. has receive
apOo per annum since 1902. whic'
,pprOYimately the amount it is II
dns now, the actual appropriate
IL sls,OOO. About $4,000 OF thi
,lpt vas added to take the place {
hi 5000 which was formerly n
I'd from pay patients, The asylur
de date of the report has Isl
fonts
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Mysteriousiy Disappears.

Alexandria-Dr. D. W. Gibson. who
disappeared mysteriously from this
city and who was seen by Rev. H. B.
Mercer, an old friend, on board a
train between Cheneyville and lie.
compile, has again disappeared. He
has not been seen since he left the
Train at Lecomp.4. Rev. Mercer be
lieves the mana mind is unbalanced
judging from the conversation he had
with him and his general appearance
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14

Natalbany.-A man who gave his
name as Smith appeared here and told
C. J. Rockemp, Hollander that there
was q telegram for him at Hammond
from the North. Rockemp decided to
go to Hammond. But, being too late
for the train, Smith proposed they
walk. About mile from town Smith
drew a gun and made Rockemp throw
up his hands. and went through his
pockets, taking $37, and then told
Rockemp to return to Natalbany,
which he did, and reported the matter
to the police,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Senator ParkersOn's dual office
holding resolution got buried in COM
mittee, and this will probably be the
last that the senate will hear of the
subject of dual officeholding until
the measure from the house comes
over for consideration.
The ak is being applied with vigor
in committee work in both the house
and the senate. Unless a bill shows
evident merit on its face it is having
a rocky road in committee this year.
Mr. Manion, of Orleans, introduced
notices of two bills that will be pleas
ing to the women of the state who
desire suffrage. One will provide for
an amendment to article 200 of the
| constitution, so that women may vote
in primary elections, and the other
will provide for the abolition Of the
constitutional provision which prohib-
its women from serving on boards.
Mr. Henry of Natchitoches. gave no.
tice of bill to amend the act Great
ing the game commission. His bill
will provide for the elimination of
game warden, and leave their work in
the hands of sheriffs, deputy sheriffs
and constables in the parishes.
That's a lie, sir" shouted c. Har-
rison Parker, prospective president Of
the board Of control of the state peni-
Tertiary committee when it had up
the Stafford bill to abolish corporal
punishment in the state penitentiary.
The words were addressed to Rev. j.
L. Sutton, former chaplain Of the state
prison, and now a New Orleans pas.
tor.
Mr.. Heinz, of st. Tammany, will
probably soon have to listen to the
"houn' dawg" song, as he gave notice
of bill to repeal the act of 1910 per
hitting police juries to levy a license
tax on dogs.
House bill No. Is, by Mr.. Samuel, to
compel public service corporations tt
pay their employees at least twice q
month passed the house by vote o.
1O5 yeas to l nay. Mr.. Tete, of AS
|, sumption, opposed the bill going to {
vote and wanted to have it recommit
ted. The house refused to recommi
, the bill and Mr.. Tete voted against it
The Johnson bill, requiring the pub
| LEGATION of campaign expenses and con
v tributions, passed the house. A Col
r rupt practices act has been introduce,
in the senate by Mr. Smith, of Cadde
4 Mr.. Johnson stated he had no persona
preference to see his own bill becom
|. al law, hut that he would certainly lik
O to see this legislature pass stron
n law on the subject.
A bill which, according to repol
/. around the senate, is aimed at Sheriff
d L. H. Marrero, of Jefferson. was il
h troduced by Senator Parkerson, b
> request. 1t prohibits person VIII
n has been removed by the courts frol
IS office from holding office within fou
e years after removal, or in any wa
y having anything to do with the offic
y from which he has been removed.
> Representative Fred A. Earhart. {
the Eleventh Ward, gave notice {
bill to prevent the naming Of publ
e buildings after living persons. 1t ais
.e provides that the names Of all Ii
4. ing persons now adjoining public bull
It ings be stricken off.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-06-14
Former Editor Arrested.

asaSlield, John l.. Ward. former
sa'0f Of the Mansfield Journal, Is
y. arrest on a charge based upon
- " information filed by the dis
s0Ofney charged with Illegally
sclhg an insurance business. 1t
zee that he and James B. Short
sVaoueting the business under
s'ae Of the Home Protective AS
O Mansfield, of which Ward
resident and Short secretary.