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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-04-11
New Democratic Parish Elk.
ecutiVe Committee,
Organized.

Franklinton, La, April 6, 1912.
Pursuant to call of Robt. Bah
inyton, Secretary of old Com
mittee, the new Parish committee
met at Franklinton, on this date
for permanent organization.
Upon roll Gail the following
members were present.
At Large. Herman E. Gayer,
D. E. Branch, Joe N. Magee,
W. H. Sullivan by W. G. Magee,
proxy. First Ward, A. Carrier,
+. f. McDougall, bv Robt. Bah.
ington, proxy. Second Ward,
W. J. Brumfeld, N. N. Miller.
Third Ward, w. j. Dobson.
Fourth Ward, E. D. Sheridan,
F. J. Adams, by W. G. Magee,
proxy. Fifth Ward, D. W.
Branch. Absent. At Large.
J. l. Waller. Third Ward, W. O..
Grain, Fifth Ward. r. D. Fornea.
d. 3. Branch was unanimously
elected as Chairman. and assum.
ed charge as presiding officer.
Joe N. Magee was unanimously
chosen as Vice Chairman. w. j..
Dobscn was selected as Secre'
tary bv unanimous vote.
H. E. Gayer stated to the new
Committee that there was some
question as to the legality of
selection OF Delegates to the
Baton Rouge Convention by the
old Committee, that this Com
mittee ratify the action of the
old Committee, and upon motion
of H. E. Gayer. duly seconded
and carried by unanimous vote,
the action of the old Committee
was ratified and the following
Delegates were selected as Dele.
gates to the Ration Rouge Con.
vention, June 4th. 1912. P. B.
Carter, Robt. Bablngton. Joe. N.
Magee, D. E. Branch, W. H. Sui
Ivan, NJ. A. Thigpen, L. W. Nc.
Dougall, and H. E. Gaver and the
Chairman and Secretary of this
Committee in conjunction with
the Chairman and Secretary of
the outgoing Com mittee certify
the above names to the Baton
Rouge Convention.
There appearing no further
business before the committee
it was upon motion adjourned
subject to call of the Chairman.
D. F. BRANCH, CHAIR.
w. J.DOBsON, SEC'Y.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-04-11

oh! Those beautiful Mems and
Boys Suits at the Boston Store
GAY.OLA is a vast improve
ment, You will like it from the
first taste, and it helps. never
harms.
DelOs Johnson and J, Vol Brock
have been invited to address the
Louisiana Press Association
which meets at Alexandria on
April 30. 1912.
We take pleasure in announc
ing that we have just received a
new line of Ladies' Shirt Waist
And without doubt the prettiest
line that eveer struck Franklinton
La. If you are from Missouri.
We can show you.
Boston Store.
Miss Russell, on Monday
m0rning last, organized a W. G.
T. U. with the following kofficers:
Mrs P. 3, Carter, President,
Mrs. J. L. Brock, Recording
Secretary, Mrs. J. G. Denman
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
G. G. Simmons. Treasurer. A
special meeting of the organiza.
ton is called for Saturday after
noon at $3.50.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-04-11
Aged woman Hangs Self on
Hearing of Diyore.


Pittsboro. Ind, 6-UDon being
notified that the county court
had granted her 4 divorce from
her third husband, Mrs. Ann
Hedges seventy-two years old,
to-day went to her room, locked
the door and hanged herself with
a rope tied to a bedpost.
Her daughter, thinking she
wished only to be alone for a
while, forced the door after an
hour and found her dead.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-04-11
Notice.

There will be Especial meeting
of the Police Jury on Monday,
April IS, 1912 for the purpose OF
awarding the contract of the
Fiscal Agency of Washington
Parish, beginning April II, 1912.
Your presence is earnestly re-
quested.
r. E. Keaton, Pres.
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FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH.
Ore nice house and four acres
of land, one mile from F. c. In.
stitute. just outside corporate
limits of FrankI,ntOn. Splendid
neighborhood. Call on John
Ulmer for particulars.
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26th Judicial District Court of La.
for Washington Parish.
Sandy D. 6ulloch
VI. No. 1884
Alphonse lossett.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of seizure and sale issued
out of the above court in the matter
of Sandy d. BulIoch vs. No. 1854, AL
phonse Lossett, dated 4th day of April,
1912, and to me directed for exc
cution, l have seized and will offer for
sale and sell to the last and highest
bidder at the principal front door of
the court house
Saturday May Is, 1912
during the sale hours for Judicial sales.
the following described property TO-
wit:
East half of lot No. one hundred and
seventy -one (l7l) in square forty (4O)
in the town of Frank)inton, La, said
property having a frontage of fifty.
six feet and three inches on Mill
street ana q frontage on Lee street of
one hundred and ten feet.
Terms OF sale: Cash with benefit OF
appraisement.
This 18th day of April, 1912.
JOE N. MAGEE, Sheriff.
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q of it's improvements: love 1t:
3 stick to it;else move out OF it =
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FRESH Candies just received at
Babington's Drug Store.
Abner Magee spent Sunday
with his parents at Spring Hill.
Boys Caps all sizes and colors.
Boston Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. OFT spent
Easter with relatives in Mt, Her.
man.
Try our Marcachino Cherries
in 10 cent packages. Delicious.
Babington's Drug Store.
We will pay 75cts. per bushe]
for Yellow Yam Sweet Potatoes.
Robert Darlington. Limited
Miss Mamie Bickham> of Rich
ardson, was in town shopping
Monday.
We will nav $1.OO per bushel
for good shelled corn.
Robert Darlington, Ltd.
Miss Irene Dillon, we are sorry
to learn, was quite sick for a few
days this week.
Sun Parsols and Sun HATS all
kinds and shapes.
Boston Store.
Mesdames L. H. Magee, ]. L.
Brock, Mike Darlington. and Ada
Darlington spent Tuesday in
New Orleans.
! Follow the Crowds and 90 to
. Busy Store. The Store that
Up prices down.
I Boston Store.
q It's the greatest GIMME.
4 SOME MORE" that ever caught
q child in your ice box.
FRANKLlNToN BoTTL1NG Works
oh! Girls lest you ali forget,
we havo got = complete line Of
Lid, Canvas, and Low Quarters.
Boston Store.
We guarantee IN YOUR own
OPINION GAY.OLA is the best
Coke you ever drank.
FRANKLINToN BOTTLING Works
Mr.. A. &. Magee carried his
young daughter Odelie to New
Orleans Saturday where she will
remain two weeks having her
eyes treated.
Don't miss this chance! Have
your house wired for half price.
Will install lights for $500 each
for the next thirty days.
FRANKLINTON ELECTRIC Go.
Miss Nina Hood, director of
music at the r. II. s. had a
pupils recital on Friday evening.
This isa large class and some
fine results were shone both in
piano and voice.
Base Ball supplies can now be
9btsined ct Peoples Drug Co.'S.
pesial orders will be filed 1t
dialogue prices without freight.
Z 4e.
Ia the matter Of selecting q
Mayor, : Board Of Aldermen and
) Town Marshall it appears an
election win soon Be held. Fol
some years past the custom has
u6en to select, in caucus, the
least number Of candidates re
quired 10 make the ticket. Az
some think there should be NJ
partisanship among the members
4 pf the Governing body Of : mimic
ipality Mr.. G. Doremus offer
& his candidacy for membershi,
o tie Board Of Aldermen prom
hing 6delitv of service 70 II,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
WIRELESS WIZARD
LOSES HIS RIGHT EYE
William Marconi Undergoes
Operation in the Naval
Hospital at Spezia.
la1 News Service

By International News Service
ROME. Oct. 1.-THE right eye of VII
liam Marconi, the wireless inventor, was
removed today by DR.. Bayatli.
The operation, which was performed at
the hospital OF the naval department at
Spezia. was entirely successful and the
patients condition was reported tonight
as satisfactory.
Mr. Marconi was injured In an automo-
bile accident near BorShetto on Septem-
Der %. He suffered several severe con-
tusions around tho right eye md tho
swelling did not go down sufficiently 10
permit thorough examination until
Monday. when It was discovered that the
optic nerve had been injured beyond re-
pair. It was found that the sight Of the
lett eye had also been impcriIed and at a
consultation on Tuesday it was decided to
remove the injured organ.
Mr. Marconi suffered severely from tho
nervous shock and his condition since tho
accident has been regarded as serious
Neuralgic pains developed and he has
suffered intensely.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
WOOD STICKS TO
HIS POST PLAN
Insists That Army Should bs
Centralized and the Smaller
Forts Abandoned.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17.-Maior Cen
eral Leonard Who'd, chief OF staff OF the
United States army, advocating today his
plan for IL centrallza ton OF the military
forces Of the country IN a few large army
posts, said the project was meeting much
opposition
Resistance TO a concentration Of forces
Is nctunted by reasons which politicians
understand and which Il will not discuss, -
he said
General Wood declared a large reserve
army corps should be established, TO be
composed OF men who had seen service,
mo private should be retained I'm active
service after he had learned his duties. IS
he said. 'fIe should be carried on the re-
serve list, and we should know where 10
find him at any moment. BY sending men
through In two years. We would in the
course OF ten or twelve years have avail
able force OF trained soldiers adequate
10 any emergency
General Wood Inspected tho Presidio
and the forts commanding the Golden Gate
today
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
.ETTOR IS CHARGED
WITH INCIT|NC RIOT
Newspaper Man Testifies as
to lnflammatory Speeches
Made by Labor Leader.

SALEM Mass. Oct. 1,.-Tvstimony
that Joseph j. E,tor, leader OF the Law
renee textile strike, had advised the
strikers to keep the gun shops busy
| and had urged them not to fear the police
or the ''tin soldiers with their sharI
bayonets," was given today in the trial
OF Ettor. Arturo Gsovannitt and Joseph
Caruso. charged with the killing OF Anna
Loplzzo. mill operative, during the
strike last winter.
Two Lawrence officers testified that
Giovannitu had expressed 10 them deh-
ance OF the police and soldiers. and
James r. Donahue. a Boston newspaper
man. recounted speeches alleged To have
been made by Ettor at Lawrence. which
the commonwealth Is endesvoring to
show were infia mmatory and led 70 riot
ing. resulting In the death Of the Lo-
plzzo woman.
Donahue. who was AT Lawrence
throughout tho strike. testified that In
addressing one meeting. after a young
woman had described Industrial condi-
tions In the textile mills, Ettor decla red ::
That reminds me Of the French revo-
luton. The workers went TO the mag
ters and asked for bread The masters
told them to go and eat coke. Again
they went to the masters and they told
them to go and eat grass and short
time afterward the lampposts Of Paris
were hung with the heads OF the masters
and In their mouths were wisps OF grass"
On another occasion. Donahuo said. Et-
tor told the strikers. Some one Is going
TO he got before this Is over, and see 70
it that il isn't you
The witness admitted knowledge OF dis
cussion among the strike leaders over
making application to carry firearms
Don't you know that when Ettor said
he WAS going to carry a gun himself he
also said he was going to apply for
permit TO carry it?''
II didn't hear him say he was going 10
sock permit"
The witness insisted that what he had
heard Ettor say was.
You keep the gun shops busy. I'm go.
ing 20 fro a gun myself"
Didn't you hear Ettor say at a meet
ing addressed by Mayor Scanlon that
there should be no violence or bloodshed ?''
mo. I heard him say that he agreed
with Hayor Scalon that the strike should |
be settled peacefully. He also said: IL |
there Is any bloodshed it will be on the
heads OF the masters and not the strik- |
ers'"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
WELDON B. HEPBURN
IS CALLED SUDDENLY
Idaho Statesman Supposed to
Be Improving; VIII Be
Buried in Pennsylvania.

WASHINGTON. Oct 17.-United
States Senator Weldon Brinton Hey
burn of Idaho died at his apart
ments here tonight after a lingering
illness. He was 60 years old and had
been in the senate nine years.
a complication Of diseases involving the
heart and kidneys caused tho senator's
death He had not been we'll since Ia 81
March. when he collapsed after deliver
ing speech In The senate on the arbi-
1ration treaties, in spite OF the doctors 5
warming that the effort might cost him his
life
several weeks ago, apparently gaining
strength after serious relapse. the SON
ator and Mrs. Hepburn made preparations
Tor trip west Another relapse followed
and since then the patient had been grow
Ing steadily weaker Today tho doctors
thought he was slightly improved, but
death came suddenly few minutes before
O'Clock tonight. No arrangements have
been mhde for the funeral, but the body
Will be taken TO the old homa OF Sena tor
Hepburn In Birmingham, Pa, for burial
one OF tho staunchest OF the regular
Republicans and a man OF strong conyic-
tons, frankly and emphatically expressed
on all occasions. Senator Hepburn for
years had been conspicuous figure in
the senate. He was mostly known perhaps
Tor his unyielding bitterness toward the
south and frequent denunciation OF south
ern civil war leaders. He called tho plac
ing OF 14oc's statue In the capital an In
suit to the nation, and In discussing this
and many other incidents engaged In
acrimonious debates with southern Sem
tors.
During the last few years, since the de-
VeIopmont OF serious division in the
Republican ranks. Senator Hepburn had
played prominent part in the fght for
party regularity. He always opposed
Colonel Roosevelt's conserva ton ideas and
many Of his speeches on the development
OF tue wost. IN which he was keonly inter
esteds were devoted 10 arguments against
the former presidents policies
One Of his hrst acts az a senator To at
tract public notice was his strong support
OF the pure food and drug act The sena-
tors wide range Of information fine men,
ory and readiness Of speech always as
sured him OF attention when ne rose
to speak
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
FORTY-FIVE MINERS
MEET DEATH BELOW

HOBART. Tasmania. Oct lit is
now believed that forty-five miners per-
isherd in the North Mount Lyell mine
near here which caught FIRE last Satur-
day The rescuers were still at work
today and hoped 10 reach the lower lev
els soon. but AK the men imprisoned
there have been without food, water or
clear air since the hre broke out, little
hope for their safety Is entertained.
The flames are now confined TO tho
lower portion OF the mine. and tho
rlfty-one workers Imprisoned on the
10O0-foot level have been rescued. They
were brought to the surface amid tho
rcjoicinss OF the relatives gathered about
tho shaft.
Mining men state that the Mount
LyeIl fire is the worst disaster In Aus
tralian mining history
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
Municipal Judge Doubles the
Bail; Roosevelt Need Not
Be a Witness.

MnWACkEE, Wis, oct. 1I.--Thc ban
IvA OF John Schrank, charged with at
tempting to Kill Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt Monday night. today WAS Increased
from $500 10 $4,000 by Judge BacEus of
the municipal court.
The bond eHacted by Judge Neelen Of
the district court has been doubled, the
case having been transferred 10 the NH
nicipal court. There has been no effort
by the prisoner to furnish the original
bond cxacted by the lower court, and no
reason las thus far been given for doub-
ling the bond
Unless unforeseen developments arise
which may alter the aspect of the case,
Theodore Roosevelt will not be required
to testify at the trial OF his attempted
slayer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
PETITIONS COURT TO
SET ASIDE AN ORDER

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1.-THE
Southern Pacific Railway company to-
day petitioned the commerce court to
set aside the commerce commission IS
order to reduce freight rates to and
from points intermediate between San
Francisco and Portland, Or,
Tho court was asked 10 declare the
long and short haul provision of the
interstate commerce law uncopstitu-
tional and TO restrain the commission
from enforcing its order reducing in
termediate rates
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
ln]Yal Victory Important.

ane war is expected to develop into
s;pd campaign between Bulgaria and
key and a naval struggle between
Hey and Greece. 1t is believed
,'key will concentrate her strength
attack the Bulgarians separately
Pre- the servians come to their aid.
Ga will depend on whether Turkey
ns command OF the sea, which would
innate the transportation of her Asi,
troops TO the theater Of war.
'slie Is known as to how far the
- balkan states have concerteI
~ plans. The independent action of
yaeenegro seems TO indicate that q
,od course is being followed.
ne Bulgarian cabinet is sittinp TO-
" IN continuous session, but is hav.
a'ificulty in communicating with
,tade and Athens. News of actual
,,ng is indefinite and conflicting,
iofks claiming substantial victories
y Tue Montenegrins,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18

i ONDON, Oct. 17.-.While Turkey
and the Balkan states are carry
a ing out the last formahties con
4 nected with the declaration of
y. interest has been transferred to
prospects of the campaign.
Two influences are expected to make
war short and sharp. The first is
\ approach OF winter, the second is
encial pressure. None Of the belig-
pt states is in position to stand the
fm OF prolonged military operations.
bulgaria was disappointed recently in
fng to raise small loan in Paris,
pe Turkey has been endeavoring in
n York and Paris to borrow money,
without success, The financial re-
Fces OF the other states concerned
Very limited. Little is likely 10 be
Fo OF the European conference until
p decisive action has been fought,
70 doubtless the European concert
renew its efforts to bring about
Pc On broad lines.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
'eeks Force Strait.

i ''eeks are rejoicing over their
naval victory, two guuboats fore.
'e'esa strait. This feat gives the
NO command of the Gulf Of Arta
'ee"res a supply Of stores to the
y of Epirus.
ptoush the official declaration Of
o,eece Is deprived of the services
Nninese cruiser she had arranged
fIneSe at New Castle, as she had
ooheed to abandon the purchase
rear Of diplomatic complications
4 our destroyers which Greece pmr.
az Liverpool shipped naval
a' Alglers mud have started for
'' conveying the steamer Mace
winch hns on board Greek re-.
e from New York. These sea
continued on Pape Tbroa
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
WIFE GRANTED DECREE
OF DIVORCE FROM HUTT

RENO, New. Oct. 17,-Mrs. Enda Hutt,
wife OF Henry HUT, the well-ynown
artist. was granted dscrse OF divorce
In the district court here today. Tho de-
cree was granted on the ground OF deser-
ton Mrs. Hutt wept copiously while
telling her story She said her husband
deserted her In 1910 without just cause.
This was Mrs. Hutt's second aftemps
TO secure u decree tho case being dis
missed at the flrst trial owing To insuf-
nolehcy Of evidence showing descrtion-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
Strikers and Sympathizers, by
Resolution, Ask Inquiry
Into Conduct of Sheriff
and County Attorney.
SPEAKERS BITTERLY
ATTACK OFFICIALS
Judge Hilton, Judge Weber
and c. L. Olson, Attorneys
for Miners Federation,
Denounce Deputies.

THE Salt Lake thcater was well
hiicd last night with striking
Il mine workers from Bingham
and strike sympathizers. who
heard the strike discussed at length
by Judge O. y. Hilton of Denver, gen
erai counsel for the Western Federation
OF Miners, and Judge 4. j. Weber and
C. l.. Olsen Of the local counsel for the
strikers. John V. Ryan of ST. Louis,
international vice president Of the
Brotherhood Of Boilermakers, and G. T.
Nicholson. of the executive board ot
the National Association of Macbinists,
also spoke.
The feature Of the meeting was the
unanimous adoption Of a resolution in
troduced by 9. r. Nicholson. petition.
lug the district judges 10 call a grand
jury for the purpose of investigating
charges of nialfeasancc in Office against
Sheriff Joseph g, Sharp and County
Attorney I. =, Wiley. The resolution
also pledged organized labor OF the
state to use every honorable and legiti.
mate means 10 secure the removal from
power OF all present state officials who
arc candidates for reelection.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
'bne of the Countries
Involved Able to Bor-
low Money in Europe
br the United States;
Ereat Powers Not Ex-
bected to Interfere at
resent Time.

Z ATHENS, Oct, 1880 a. NJ
kesee, not wishing to detach her
s from her allies, sent instruc-
bus early this morning to the min
Dor at Constantinople to COM
pnicate a declaration of war to
b porte.
Greece at the same time sent a
hternal greeting to the allied
btss.
dServia was the first Of the three
htes TO declare war last night.
'hlgaria followed with a similar
bclaration.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
Congratulate Strikers.

All of those who spoke congratulated
the strikers on refraining from all forms
of violence and impressed strongly upon
their auditors the necessity OF continu-
ing this course.
Judge Weber was the first speaker
He said that in Bingham the con-
ditions were most outrageous anu
deplorable. Citizens, he said, were
stopped on public highways and brow
beaten, insulted and assaulted by dep
uty sheriffs. One man, no said, was set
upon by deputy sheriff without warn
ing on a public street in Bingham aDd
knocked down twice with the butt OF
a gun. Tho county attorney, he de-
clared, on investigation, decided 1T was
nm accident
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
BISHOP SPALDING
IS CHIEF SPEAKER

Los ANGELES. Oct I-.-The Rive
Rev. Franklin s Spalding, d. D., bishop
OF Utah. delivered the consecration SER
mon and conducted holy communion at
ST. Paurs Pro-cathedral at today's seq
sion OF the annual council OF the eighth
missionary department OF the Protestant
Episcopal church The reading OF officers
snd committee reports occupied the dqy.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
Charges Unlawful Acts.

A Greek on the street in Bingham,
Judge Weber averred, was told 70
throw up his hands. He did so, where
upon the deputy shot him in the leg,
fracturing the bone and necessitating
the amputation Of the member. On in
vestigation. he said, the county attor-
pey decided the shooting WAS accidental
Houses, Judge Weber said, we're
searched without warrant of law and
firearms aud money taken by deputy
sberiffs with no authority, yet it proved
to be impossible to procure a warrsnf
for tho arrest Of the marauders-
The speaker referred at some length 70
the method Of importing strike-breakers,
saying they had been kidnapped, locked
in ears, guarded by armed men and
brought to Utah under false pretenees-
A compile of men, he said, escaped BY
crawling through windows of the car
and the deputy sheriffs tried to-arrest
them on charges of desertion-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-18
POLITICIANS ARE
FIGURING ON TOGA

Special to Tho Tribune.
BOISE, Ida. Oct i7.--Although the
death OF Senator Weldon b. Hepburn was
received with shock here tonight, II
caused n genuine stir among party lead
ers, due to speculation as TO the appoint
ment Governor Hewley Will be called
upon to make to succeed the senior sem
ator until the naxt Legislature can elect
his successor, Governor IIawley left this
morning for Montpelier and could not be
reached tonight. His close political
friends declared that in their opinion the