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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
TORNADO IN
MISSISSIPPI
Siy Persons Killed and Many Injured
by High Wind Early
Today.
MEAGRE REPORTS RECEIVED
Heavy Loss Of Lie Probable When De-
taIIs shall Have Been Received From
St0rm-Swept District.

Winona. Miss. Jan. 20.-Six per-
sons were killed. more than Il score
injured and a dozen houses destroyed
by tornado which swept the coun-
Try between Newston and Winona ear
Jy Today.
The tornado carried all wires down
and reports from the storm swept
section are meagre. II is feared :hn
loss of life may prove greater than
is reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Virginia Company Appeals to Com
mission

Washington. Jan. 20.-The Heath
Hardware Company, Comroe. North
Carolina, and the Sledge and Barclay
Company OF Lawrencevile, Va, asked
the Interstate Commerce Com issiou
to compel the Pennsylvania. Seaboard
Air Line and other railroads to reduce
the rate on sheet iron and iron wire
fencing from Ohio and Pennsylvania
producing points to Virginia and North
Carolina consuming prints.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

NAV bu truthfuily said Of the short
and simple story contained II. the lat
words OF Robert +. Lee to the ARM OF
northern Virginia. We are told that
ut HeIlenistic gatherings Homer 5
story contained in the Trojan war was
recitcd by one OF the company who
memorixci it for the occasion. aud the
recital last night was suggestive OF the
CLASSIC age.
Senator John Sharp Williams, oi
Mississippi, was then introduced. HIS
subject was Our Great Commander
Il. f. Lee That the speaker was
equal to the occasion goes without
saying. He flashed picture ate: Pc
ture OF the great cheftain. and held his
audience speIbound from start /"
finish.
Hon. y. u. Clayton, Of Alabama,
followed Senator Williams. He spok"
of The Confederate Soldier. HI'
address sent thrills OF enthusiasm
through his hearers. and at times
caused them to break forth in mproarl'
OILS laughter. 1t aboumi"d III patriot.
ism, patho$ and I"mor. ami was
heartily enjoyed.
Hon. 4. W. Rurkrr, OF t"lorad"'
was the next speaker. His description
oI The We.tern Confederate Soldier
was very amusing number, and hi-
stories evoked considerable mirth.
Alr. Kyle p. Price, of Alabama, TO-
lowed. His subject was The Women
of the South. " and he handled it in q
mastery manner. Mr. Price had pre-
siou>ly made reputation in Alc1an'
dria. Early last summer, it will b"
remembered. when the hallcI!ag al
the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment wa,
returned to this city from thu STAT
1 Capitol at Albany. y. y, and pre-
senlcd to K. +. Lee Camp. Mr.. prr'
delivered an addrc5s. His remarks
were greatly enjoyed then. and thos'
who heard him at that time desired Il
hear him again. All were greatly
pleased with his speech last night.
Patrick i. German. one OF Alcxan
dria's popular e&.Confcdcrate soldiers
was subsequently, called upon for ;
speech. This was by il" means thu
Irst time he has responded aud h'
greatly amused his hearers with wa
stories which consisted mainly Of IN
experiences.
The company later adjourned, high
" pleased with their evening expcr
ience.
Colon. John :. Mosby bias heen in
vited to the banquet, and be sent
letter regretting his inability To be pres
ent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
DEATHS.

Mrs. Mary A. Cornwell died at her
residence. 5o7 north Patrick street,
yesterday afternoon The deceased
was - years old.
An infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. W. Adams died at her parents
home. PA south Lee street, yesterday
Malcolm. infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Nails. died at his parents resi-
dence in Del Ray last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

i. NJ. Petit, ir., 125 ing street has
on disnlav i'm his window some OF, The
plnmpest and prettiest Dressed Turkeys
and Chickens, seen here this season,
and the price is right. he also has in
stock ear OF fancy York Imperial
Apples absolutely free Of frost 10 which
he directs the attention of merchants
wishing good sound stock. Bell Phone
.O0 Home Phone lam,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
GUNNER FINED.

Allie Williams was arrested few
DAYS ago by Constable Payne on the
charge ofunlawful cunning He was
taken before Justice Wright at Bel
mont. near this city. and fined 81 and
s. costs. Constable Payne presented
the gun, which had been confiscated,
to, the brother OF the accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
d;snatch received in Ottawa. Ont

A dispatch received in Ottawa, Ont,
yesterday from Gait, Ont, quotes w.
Madison Hicks, of the Independent
Labor League, as saying: I hold
absolute proofs that the Mcnamara s
are guaranteed pardon, to take place
within two years from the date OF their
sentence. and they will have over
$3.50 600 in cash when released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make
life miserable. Take Chamoerialn
Stomach and Liver Tablets. keep your
bowels regular and you Will avoid
these diseases. For sale by W. +.
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
All Nirllt ia tile.

Mexico City. Jan. 20.-ln an all
night battle near Puebla between 500
Zapeta sympathizers and force OF
federal troops, A. reyolutlouists were
killed and many wounded before they
broke and fled today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
IMPERIAL CLAN
STILL HOLDS OUT
More Bloody Fighting Will Precede
Birth of Republic---Armistice
Expires 18th.
SUN SURE OF RECOGNITION.
Manchus VIII Ahdicate only al Point of
Bayonet- ynan Shi kai Virtually
Prisoner.

Shanghai. Jan. 20-Alore fighting
OF an even more bloody character than
has already taken place must follow
before ,he establishment Of rcpub
lican form OF government can be
realized News from Pekin that; the
imperial clan is still holding out
against abdicarion. despite The threats
OF Premier Yuan Shi Itai that he will
resign unless they yield. has con-
vinced the majority of revoIulionary
SympathizerS rhal The ManchuS will
abdicate only at the point Of hayonets.
The armiStice will expire on Ian
uary IS. and unleS the royal family
has removed 10 .lehol by thar time
the republicans will set in motion the
elaborate plans already formed for
an assault on Pckin.
The rebels believe that liLtle re-
sisrancr will he made by the imperial
troops in certain sections because
they have MOI received any pay for
weeks. Promises OF several million
dollars for the army were made some
time ago by the AIanchu princes. bur
the money has NOT been forthcom
ing.
4 report is in circulation tIiai the
mperialsts are short of ammuni
ton and viii! be unable 10 continue
the war very long unless Yuan sue
cceds in his seemingly hopeless plan
OF obtaining Il foreign loan.
Dispatches from Nankin indicaie e
the republic will soon he recognized
that President Sun is confident that
by foreign powers. In that event it!
is believed practically al oi ;hc bus
mess firms OF China WIT nave. been
supporting the imperialis;s will de-
clare for the republic.
London. Jan. 20.-Iuan Shi ka
is practically held Il prisoner in Pekin,
according 10 Il dispatch today. The
premier is said 10 he championinS
the cause OF the Manchu throne be-
in his death.
Yuan's friends believe he is secret
~ in favor of the republic. the dis
patch says.
Nankin. Ian. 20.-COnvinced that
the republic will ultimately triumph.
regardless Of whether the royal fam
lily abdicatcs withour further resist
ance. the members o. the Republic
an Assembly today began The work
of drafting a constitution for China.
Dr. Sun Yar Sen advised thar the
assembly model the constitution az
ter thar of the United States. One ot
the first provisions to he written in
TO lie document will insure equal IL
berry 10 all citizens of the new re-
public. regardless OF race or former
political allegianre.
The republicans are bitterly CON
demning Premier Yuan. Insisting that
his vacillations are responsible for
the royal family failing 20 ahdicatc
several days ago.
Washington Jan. 20.-The United
States will take no formal action al
present regarding the appeal for re-
cognition from the Chinese republic.
lf was said today that he State T1n-
partmenl prefers to maintain a strict
~ neutral position until matters will
reach Il more settled Stage in China.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
FL NERAL NOTICE.

The funeral OF MRS. JOSEPHINE
DELANEY whose death took place
January 18TH. al 10 4. m, will be held
tomorrow lSundayl morning at4a. M.
from St. Mary'S Church. Friends OF
the family are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Saltin,'s
Cigar
Coffee
.Miut>
sol I:N. lR
Virginia : Flag

After the inner man had been aoun-
dainty supplied with the manv de!ica-
cies OF the season. the commander
called the company to order, when a
genuine flow OF snul set IN which con
tinued unti about eleven o'clock.
Tne first feature OF the programme
On such occasions is the reading OF
General Lees Farewell Address. TINS
was recited in an impressive manner
pv Adjutaut Edgar Wartield. The
ajiutan. had methorizcd tins short hus
simply story of the failure OF a cause
which as one OF the speakers later
yaid began life with All unstained es'
cutchcon and failed with the sam" IN
tarniShed banner.
The address OF the great commander
when he dismissed the faithful band
which had followed him during four
wears is short. but 1t contalus all that
it was necessary to say Oh such an oc'
casion. LincoIu's Gettysburg address IS
often referred to as an epic: the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
SPECIAL, NOTICE.

NOTICE. This is /" notify my patron.
~ that htvc disposed Of my grocery
store at Braddock to VIM. ParagoS.
Persons indebted can settle same with
Mr. Paragon or the undersigned,
L. W. GOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

Substitute; Quinn for Lash. Lash Tor
Hill, PohI for Howard, Johnson for
Pohl, Petit for Corsa. Howard for
Pohl. Goals from floor Hill ,, Sweeney
>. Bayne, Sullivan and Wenzel ,,
Curtin, :. Hayden. Free tosses Swee-
ney, Lash 2, Curtin. Referee Rosy
Hayden. Timekeeper Messrs. Palmer
and Jeff Williams. Scorer Mr..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Y. M. s. L. WINS.

In an interesting game OF basket bali
yesterday afternoon at Armory Hall.
the Y. NJ. S. l.. ''Spcel Boys" de-
feated the first team OF Alexandria
High School. Score ID to II. The
features OF the game were the field
tossing OF Bill" Sweeney, and the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
BANQUET H0NORs
LEE 8 BIRTHDAY
! Brilliant Gathering of Confederate
Veterans And Their Friends
Last Night.
SPLENDID SPEECHES MADE.
Senator John sharp Williams. Congress
men Clayton and Rurker and kyieiB.
Price Are DtiirIou> Mrnn.

t The ANNUAL reunion uf r. f. Lee
Camp OF Confederate Veterans last
night was all that had been anticipated
and it was generally agreed that it was
one OF the most enjoyable and the lara-
est ever held BY that organization. En-
| thusiasm, patho> and humor abomudcd
and hosts and guests during the three
bours the company was at the tables
experienced flow of soul long to be
remembered. The camp never does
things by halves, and the members,
aided by the Ladies Auxiliary and
! Daughters OF the Confederacy. went in
with 4 viii! to make the banquet OF this
year one long to be remembered, and
success crowned their united efforts.
| The ladies had charge OF the tables,
and after they had made all things
ready the guests entered the banquet
rooms. where the tables would have
dazzled the gods. The menu was
lavish, the tables had been spread with
taste and everything presented the most
Inviting manner. At each plate min.
iature Virginia flag had been placed as
souvenir, and with these handsomely
bound diaries were distributed as me-
mcntocs Of the OCCASION. Music, which
consisted OF southern airs, adda ad to the
inspiration of the gathering The Su-
vance River, Massa's in the Cold.
Cold Ground, " Dixie" etc, iloatcd
on the air, brir ging icy to every soul.
The guests upon arriving ut the Con
federatc Veterans Building were es.
corted to the spacious parlors on the
second floor, where there was ming
ling Of gfeybearrlcd men. who had fol
lowed the fortunes ni the Southern
Confedcracy, with their children and
grandchildren There we're handsliak
Ings. interchangcs OF "reminiscences and
the examination Of ihg many relic OF
the civIl war which are on exhibition
in the hall. 4 copy of the Alexandria
Gazette of February 10. 1862, an ar
ticlc in which caused the burning OF the
Office The same night was scanned with
interest. The paper contained an ac-
count OF the arrest Of Rev. Mr.. Stewart
in St. PauI's Church on the previous
Sunday by members OF the Eighth H.
linois Cavalry.
Shortly after eight O'Clock the COM
panv was summonc, to the banquet
rooms. and after all had been placed
at the table. Rev W. !. Morton, rector
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
t'rayri by Loss ut Fortune.

New York, Jan 20. - Crazcd over
the Ioss of his fortune, and business,
Edward Carpenter iormrrly an auto
mopile gert, attacked his wife with
an axe, in their home IN Brooklyn to-
day. Policemen had to cldb the man.
lac unconscious to rescue the woman.
Both we're sent to hosprtII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

High Tide 80 am. and
SR pm. Sun rises ..2l
q. IN. and sets 5.22. p. m.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-18
THE PRICE OF LIBERTY.

The amount of politics which Louisiana
is having this year is almost If not
altogether exceptional. Perhaps no State
in the Union hitherto had more of it than
came to US under our system of primaries
and general elections, which are calcu-
lated to keep our people voting ''early and
often.'' Last January we nominated the
State ticket and majority of the parish
and ward officers. Another primary on
the 9th of February completed the work
of nominations-th followed the regular
State election Tuesday, legalizing the
nominations of January and February.
Later we will have a primary election to
nominate presidential, judicial, Congress
sional and parish school board tickets,
which will be voted for at the regular
election on November 5th. Thus is nearly
the whole round year filled with politics.
Add to all these the Legislature meeting
in May and sitting for sixty days, so that
our people have to be watchful lest their
interests be sacrificed there, and Louisiana
folks are obliged to be forever on guard
1t is a tiresome thing OF course, that sc
much work is called for by the voters as is
involved in all these elections, but the
duty of the citizen is to be vigilant ane
active. 1t is never in order to be weary o
we'll doing, and every citizen in tn
democracy is bound to keep in mind tina
no detriment should come to the Stat
through his neglect of duty. Let US hav
activity in political matters, provided it i
conducted along safe and sane lines. 1
people who neglect to safeguard thei
rights, privileges and interests will 500
have none to conserve. eternal vlgl
lance is the price Of liberty
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-18
DISTRIBUTING PROMISED REFORM.

This paper has always been opposed to
the present game laws, and we hope our
esteemed contemporary is correct When II
saws the State Game Commission and war
dens will have to go, but don't be too sure,
brother. The Goo Goo leaders are good
politicians and they will have another
s'ring'' just as strong or stronger as the
one smashed on January %, and they are
not going to throw away all the pubic
patronage. No, never!-Jen0 Times.
We have the utmost confidence in Gov
ernor-elect Hall, and believe that he will
"make good'' and keep his prediction
promises to the people, as far as it is IN
his mower to do so. But it is not IN his
power to accomplish the impossible. He
can only do his part in the work OF reform,
and has no interest to serve but the puolc
welfare. He can safely be counted on to
do his whole duty, at all times and under
all circumstances, in all matters that
require his action.
it is to the General Assembly that we
must look for relief, and if that body faith
fully discharges its duty the people will
have the relief that they have voted for
and now ask at the hands of their legisla-
tors. who we believe will not be deaf to the
demands of their constituents. 1t may
develop later that there is great deal or
human nature in the makeup of some OF
the Good Government leaders, but should
this prove true, such leaders will soon
cease to lead, for great majority OF the
voters of this State are in earnest IN their
opposition to the present spoils system
They have voted for it to step down and
out and when it goes out in May it vii
STAY out. il not for good, at least for quite
while. The spoils system has beer
overdone, and it stinks in the nostrils o.
decency The people have revolted, anc
their revolt was emphatically emphasized
in the last January primary. The day o
hip pocket legislatures has ended in Lou
isiana, and we hope forever. There will
not be ''another ring just as strong as tn
one smashed on January 49, 1t shoult
be remembered that this State, if we ex
cept Republican administrations, neve
had a more subservient Legislature thai
the last one. Backed by an outrageou
and unjustifiable appointive power an
almost unlimited patronage, the Governo
ruled it with an iron hand. His will wa
law and gospel to that body. But we wi
not have repetition of the blunderin
and extravagant legislation of the pas
four years, and without raids on tn
treasury rings cannot wax and grow Ia
impudent and tyranical.
When the democratic voters of thl
State make up their minds to crush a
abuse they-sometimes do it. The defes
last January of the strongest and mos
insolent ring that ever cursed this Stat
was surprise to even the voters tn;
accomplished that defeat. 1t was an en-
phatic notice served on spoilsmen to vaca
and an earnest endorsement of the trut
of the assertion that "honesty is the be-
policy'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-18
Arkana.

Monday, April 15.-Mr. Andrew Smith
of North Bossier is visitor in Arkana
every Sunday afternoon. There's some
attraction.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Knight of this place
have engaged in the poultry business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lee lost their
buggy horse last week. Bill was the pet
of the family and was valuable family
horse.
Mr.. Willis Ship has been quite sick with
pneumonia, but is reported better at the
time of this writing. DR.. G. G. Lyon OF
Bolinger has the case in charge.
Mr.. J. w. Carl, one of Walnut Hills
successful farmers and also connected
with the oil ventures at or near that place,
spent the morning pleasantly in Arkana
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Boggs and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Malone and
family of Bossier Parish spent Sunday al
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lester
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Thompson were also
visitors during the afternoon.
Aunt Lou Cornish, who has been visit.
ing for the last month at Mooringsport
this State, Texarkana, Lewisville anc
Bradley, Ark, returned last week and i:
now at the home of her son, Mr.. j. M
Cornish of near this place. She expects
to leave within a few days for Washington
D.. c., to spend the summer with he
daughter, Mrs. Frank Tompkins.
/ TUESDAY.
Mr.. j. M. Lester has just finished
putting up lot of new wire fence on hi
farm.
Mrs. w. NJ. King, who has been visiting
her children in Shreveport since Saturda,
returned home last night.
Mr. G. A. Heifner spent few days il
Benton last week with his family, return
} ing to this place Sunday evening. He
farming on the old home place nea
J, Arkana. RUDE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-18

1t would be better if all the institutions
that send out printed matter to be used in
the local weeklies would make it as brief
and pointed as the State Board of Health
does. It's monthly bulletin is model in
this pect-Mo'yan City Outlook.
An editor is not compelled to use all the
long winded stuff sent to him by State
institutions ''making believe that there is
something doing" in their departments
He can condense it, or better still, throw il
into the waste basket.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-18
Local and Personal.

MISS LItuSI Oldy 1AdSCl ~ 00ASiAOA "eSo
a week END visitor here with relatives.
Rev. H. W. Cudd filled his regular APP
pointments here Sunday. His sermons
were good.
Mr.. J. H. Adger left Wednesday for his
home in Noble after short visit in Alden
Bridge with old friends.
Little Miss Marie Heath of Rocky Mount
was visitor in Benton last week. Her
sister. Miss Media, is student in Benton
High School.
Mr.. W. B. Smith of Alden Bridge, in
the employ Of the Frost-Johnson Lumber
Company, left Tuesday for Nacogdoches,
Texas, where he will spend week or so
on business.
Messrs. E. M. and R. E. Carstarphen,
Plain Dealing contractors and builders,
are doing necessary repair work at the
Court House. The floors are being raised
to their proper levels.
The big dance of the season, and one
very much enjoyed, so said, was given
here last Friday night. Some twenty
or thirty couples were present, visitors
from some distance being in attendance.
Misses Lennie Terry, Pola Zeizler and
Louise Wise, three Shreveport young
ladies who are quite popular in our town,
have since the last issue of the Banner
spent several days here with relatives and
| friends.
Messrs. Joe Maryman and Merritt Gar
ner of Bradley, Ark, and G. 0. Wheeler
of LewisvilIe, Ark, were visitors in Ben
ton the latter part of last week. They
came to attend the dance and we're later
guests Of Mr.. j. w. White.
Mr.. Pete Brocato, an Italian who re-
Gently came here, has purchased the local
barber shop from Mr.. j. A. Silliman. 1t
will be run by his son, Mr.. Vinzint Bro
cato, union barber from Shreveport, who
comes here we'll recommended.
A tabulated statement furnished the
Banner by the Federal Department OF
Commerce and Labor shows the tota
number of bales of cotton ginned in Bos-
sier Parish for the years 1909, 1910 and
1911 to be 1921, 5000 and 21,518, re-
+ spectively.
Because OF the continued rains anc
, illness of some of the members of the cast
! the next production by the Benton ORA.
matte Club will not be given on the 26th
as advertised, but one week later-May
Sd. Tickets will not be placed on SALE
! until the week of the Goth.
t Mrs. Marjory Clark and Mrs. Elizabeth
j, Rabb Of Pain Dealing have been visitors
, in Benton for several days, but expect tt
return home this afternoon. Mrs. Clarl
and Mrs. Rabb are sisters Of Mr.. |. H
Martin and Mrs. J. H. Belcher and ais,
have other relatives residing here.
8 Mr.. Winter Payne of Ruston was her
:. Monday making inquiry about the Benton
s Hotel, which he wished to lease. He lef
!, for Shreveport that day to confer with tn
r owner Of the hotel. Mr.. Payne was for
merly a resident of this parish, having
resided near Plain Dealing about tel
d years.
s Mr.. E. NJ. Laughlin of Alden Bridg
was visitor here last Saturday. He sal
o he now believes that even more cattle die
v in the parish during the past winter tina
the estimate he gave US two weeks age
n He believes that fully % per cent perishec
! and some declare that they lost even NOR
is than this.