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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Barge Sink. with Cargo.

E Morgan City.-More than 12o tons
of grain and provisions were sunk
on the barge Lucille, which was in
tow of the steamer Marjorie of Baton
Rouge for distribution in the Teche.
The barge was lying at the wharf for
the night, and early Friday morning
was found sinking fast, and the crew
had narrow escapes. The estimated
value of cargo goes as high as $4,000,
said to be covered by insurance in
Baton Rouge.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

Cleaning Campaign Now On.
New Iberia The cleaning up cam
paign which begun several Gays ago
by the city board Of health was given
new life this reek at largely attend
ed meeting of the Civic League when
that body ty unanimous vote
pledged itself to promote the move
ment,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Russia Is PacIfied.

Constantinople The Turkish gov
ernment has given Russia satisfactory
assurances respecting the movement
Of troops toward the Turko-Persian
frontier AS a result OF this, the Rus.
sian military movements in the Cau
casus have been suspended.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
iii, Easll lzl Ill

Shreveport wing swiftly upon
the suicide OF John r Herbert OF New
Orleans at the Union station Thurs
day. c. Floyd Alexander, 25 years OF
age, bookkeeper and cashier Of the
Gibbs Implement and Machinery COM
pany, shot himself through the head
in a local rooming houe Thursday
night, dying shortly after An officer
went to his room to take him to the
police station on complain of his en-
ployer that his accounts vere wrong.
When the officer refused 10 leave the
room in order to. give Inn time to
dress, Alexander pulled tie covering
over his head and fire. bullet
through his brain. He bft a letter
stating that he had don, wrong by
his own wilfullness and because Of
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
viii ch.nn. iberia Road.

Will chanae Iberia Road.
ST. Martinville. The police jury has
appropriated 1900 to be used chang
ing the road from New Iberia to the
lower end OF this parish line. which
leads to the Wyches tollgate, in
Iberia parish
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Motor PIowina in Mataoorda.

Bay City. Tex.-Motor plowing in
Matagorda county is assuming large
proportions. On the west side 1000
acres have been broken and plowed
by motor and will be planted to cot.
ton by motors and cultivated by the
same means Of power.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
mnBoDAUx, 11zHkDAY 1912
M liteh Authorized.

=. '~SSs
CroWl Pc regular quarterly
conferen eM. 3. church, South,
this W. building of the new
Methodi1 was formally au.
thorized structure will cost
approxim 900. OF which $22,-
900 has been raised by sub
scription olIcitation of loan
and dom pIn the general board
OF chu tension and from
the Id conference board
was like horized. The follow
ing gen. lmittee on the new
church ! sas appointed: P.L.
DR.. D. Thomas R. Smith.
DR.. M. euir. w. H. Hunter,
L. H. clta ykoff, J. T. Hinch-
life. 3. d. Griffin. ]. w.
Fonte6o and G. D. Atkin.
son. = - 3 ssss
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
MORGAN Makes Purchases,

MoTCdn msKtS FuFcnaSet.
Winnipeg. Man.-The purchase Of
the Winnipeg railway lipesN and the
heat. power and light plaRfs by the
J. r. Morgan interests was completed
Monday The price paid was $30.000..
600. ~
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
STATE AND DOMESTIC.

The heavy rains and high winds
which have wrought damage In the
South have subsided and generally
fair weather is promised this week.
Rev. DR.. w. d. Mcfarland. minister
and educator, former head of the
Pittsburg Central High school. but
later connected with. United Presby-
terian mission work at Greenville,
Tenn, was convicted by Jury Satur'
day of causing the death of his former
secretary, Elsie Dodds Soc, last Jan
uary.
John F. Hill. former governor OF
Maine and active chairman of the re-
publican national committee. died at
Boston, Mass, Sunday.
The thirteenth democratic United
States senator has added his name to
the list of supporters of Governor
Woodrow Wilson for the party's presi-
Dental nomination. Senator T. D.
Smith of South Carolina. who has
been claimed by both the Clark and
Underwood managers. has declared
himself for Governor Wilson.
Rear Admiral George Wallace Mel
vile, U. S. ~. retired, died at his
home in Philadelphia Sunday from
paralysis. He was named comman-
der Of the Loyal Legion at the time
Of his death and was noted author
ity on arctic exploration as well as
naval affairs.
DR.. Mary E. Walker. widely known
as an advocate of woman's rights and
dress reform, in which she set an ex-
ample by wearing male attire. is re-
ported to be dangerously i'll at her
home in New York City.
Significant orders were issued from
the navy department Monday direct
ing three of the big armored cruisers
of the Pacific fleet to proceed at once
to the Philippine islands for an in
definite stay.
DR.. Wiley. the chief chemist of the
United States, resigned his position
Friday.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Cattle Now Feed Upon Grass.

Llano, Textile sale of gasoline
for burning prickiy pear and the sale
of cotton seed feed products have
fallen off since the grass and weeds
have begun to come out. The feeding
of poverty cattle to carry them
through the winter is about over.
only few stockmen still feeding
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
pIppino Vat Reino constructed.

Dipping Vat Being Constructed.
Work has begun on .
dipping vat on the grounds OF the
local high school, under tho super
vision Of Prof. IL. G. Bates Of the
agricultural department. The vat will
be utilized By the professor for prac-
tical demonstration before his class
OF students and by the public in the
9icinity bf thc town.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

NStor Car Jumps Track.
Natalhny.-While J. A. Brignac,
foreman. and John Hurst a boiler
maker, vere operating motor car on
the New Orleans and Northwestern
tracks tie car jumped the track, pin
ming Hurst beneath, injuring him
about the head, and slightly bruising
Brignac.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
FederaIs Lay Down Arm,

Federals Lay Down Arms. W
Chihuahua. Mex-Rather than sac
rifice more lives in the unequal con-
test. Major Adolfo Ramirez. COM
manding the detachment of federals
near Baca. which twice has fought the
rebel force under Colonel Rogue Go
mez. surrendered Monday
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
stenecrapher Gets Riches.

stenAarapher Gets Riches.
Monroe- miss Zulu Mize Of Mon
roe, folmer stenographer for .
wealthy Chicago railroad man, who
is now saidto be dying in Rochester,
Mimi, saniarium. received a telegram
Friday to tie effect that she had been
made sole hir by his will to an estate
valued at sec, 900.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Rains Retard Early Gardening.

Morrow-The heavy rains have de-
layed the farmers in making an early
start. Most Of the corn land has been
worked and some corn planted. The
potatoes that were planted several
weeks ago are rotting in the ground.
Gardens are late
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Monroe Gets Aviation Meet.

Monroe Gets Aviation Meet.
Monroe.-The Moisant international
Aviators will give meet at Monroe,
April 6 and Z, under the auspices OF
the Elks lodge. The occasion will be
thoroughly posted. The railroads will
give special rates.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Hundreds Leaving Torreon.

Torreon, Mex-Thirteen hundred
refugees, filling the coaches Of three
passenger trains, left Torreon We'd
nesday en- route to Saltillo and Eagle
Pass. It is the first opportunity for
departure offered since Torreon was
cat off twenty-eight days ago.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

Arcadia Plantation Sold for $9,1e3.
Plaquemine.-The Arcadia planta-
ton. containing about 400 acres. has
been sold to Ernest Vicknatr, the
price icing $9,163.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Attorney Has Appendicitis.

Crowley.-Charles Blish, young at
torney, was operated on this week for
appendicitis at the Crowley sani-
tarium. His condition Is considered
rather serious.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Number Minor Cases Disposed Of.

Donaldsonville - In the district
court, Henry Geiskay, charged with
embezzlement, pleaded not guilty and
was released on a bond of $50. The
case against Peter Varise. for carrying
a concealed weapon, was continued in
definitely and bond was reduced to
$25, at the request of the district at
torney. An answer was filed in the
suit OF A. Adler & Co. VS.. Dennis Cas-
sard
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

New Compress for ce'estS0
Celeste, Tex-A cotton compress Is
to be built at Celeste in time to handle
the crop of 1912.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
A s250,oOO Land Deal.

Richmond. Tex. - Eight thousand
acres Of land in Fort Bend county re-
Gently sold for consideration OF
&a50, ,oo0.'
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Row Of BUILDINGS Burned.

Brownsville, Te1.-A row OF small
buildings in the heart OF the business
section burned Wednesday night. On
falling q loss Of s2,500.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Exnres. office Robbed.

Forest Hili-The express office was
broken open this week and one pack
age of clothing and one or two pack
ages of whisky were taken.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

Morgan City Organizes Ball Club.
Morgan City.-The Morgan City
baseball club has been organized, with
William ]. Serville as manager. The
merchants have subscribed amounts to
sustain the Organization.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
$50. 900 Bank for Bishop.

ishopeNTex-Charter has been ap-
piled fdfpr a $4,000 national bank
at Bishop. Texas. which will be in op-
GRAFTON shortly.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

Rinaaold incorporated Town.
Ringgold is now an in
esrporated town. the mayor, marshal
I'D aldermen having received their
commissions a few days ago.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Planters Late With Crops.

Ringgold.--Crop planting in this
section is three weeks late already,
and the probability is it will be some
time yet before any corn is planted. as
the weather continues unfavorable.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
l. and A. auvx Small Road.

Ringgold. Il reported that the
Sibley, Lake Bisteneau and Southern
railroad has been sold to the Louis
lana and Arkansas Railroad Company
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

hI oCddS0 Ado 0olCOA ~ d A0GO1As
ton introduced by Senator Luke Lea,
Tennessee. calling for all the CORE
spondence of justice regarding the re
organization of the so-called Har4Rs
te n. a. s. &.
A bill authorizing homestead en-.
tries on oil and gas lands was passed
Saturday by the senate. The meas
ure is intended to permit the utiliza-
ton of the surface of withdrawn land
for agricultural entries. The oil and
gas are reserved to the government.
Representative Adamson of Georgia,
chairman of the committee on inter
state and foreign commerce, reported
the Panama canal bill to the house
Saturday and spoke on its provisions,
which would limit the tolls charged to
$1.25 ton, with discretionary author
ity vested in the president and bar
from the canal railroad-owned vessels.
The senate Saturday passed three
Texas building bills. One was for a
site at Gilmer. another for site at
Denton, and the third for the erec-
ton of public building at New
Braunfels.
The democratic free sugar bill pass.
ed the house Friday. 1913 to 103.
The house committee on interstate
commerce Saturday decided to report
favorably the Sims bill, which would
abolish the court of commerce. The
vote in committee was twenty-five to
eight.
President Madero of Mexico pro-
fesses confidence In the sincerity OF
the United States and thanks con-
gress for the action concerning neu'
trality matter.
Concentration of control over water
powers by large interests in impor'
tant localities is increasing SO rapid
" that Herbert Knox Smith, commits
sioner of corporations. has reported
to President Taft that the govern
ment should preserve title to the re-
naming power sites and develop them
to prevent possible monopolization
Of public utility companies A full
report OF the commissioners investi-
CATION of water power developments
was presented to the president.
Reforms galore in the nations pub
lie printing, estimated to save the
government millions of dollars, were
described to the senate Wednesday In
q statement by Senator Smoot, on the
committee investigating seventeen
years of the printing department. Mr..
Smoot said the committee discovered
10000, 900 practically worthless docu-
ments accumulated in Washington
within seventeen years. and he BE-
lieved that the actual loss due to de-
fective methods of distributing public
documents had cost not less than $780,
900, 900 in seventeen years.
After years Of effort the congress
men from wet land and swamp states
Wednesday succeeded In getting rec
ognition of drainage as an aid to ag-
riculture, the recognition coming IN
the shape of an item appropriating
sec, 700 to enable the secretary OF ag-
riculture to make Investigations that
will enable him to make plans for the
draining of swamp and overflowed
lands. Work of that kind has here
tofore been done but it has been by
a stretch of authority which is dan
gerOuS
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
NEWS AS II HAPPENS ,
NATIONAL. STATE. FOREIGN, OF
INTEREST TO READERS.
THE WHOLE WEEKS NEWS
Short Mentioning of interesting Hap
penings From Day to Day
Throughout the World.
WASHINGTON.

The senate has agreed to resol,E
ton introduced by Senator Luke Lea,
Tennessee. calling for all the CORE
spondence of justice regarding the re-
organization of the so-called Harxes.'
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

Cfres POINT, MOROCCO, accOrOlnS 10 au'
vices received in London Sunday.
Four passengers and several sailors
are believed to have been drowned
Sunday sitter a collision between the
Peninsula and Oriental liner Oceana
and the German bark Pisagua off
Beachy Head in the English channel.
Signor Santorro, the crown prose
cutor, after having spoken fourteen
days, finally finished his summing up
against the Camorrists Friday at
Viterbo, Italy. Altogether he con-
,sumed fifty hours in his address and
delivered 291,637 words. He apollo
gized for his lengthy speech, but he
said he thought it excusable as he was
compelled to summarize trial which
had lasted a year and four days. In
concluding, Senor Santorro asked for
the condemnation OF Giro Vitozzi, the
priest who is called the guardian
angel of the Camorra."
Fighting at Canton, China, has
ceased. Railway and telegraph lines
have restored their services ana the
government is in control Of the sit
uation. It is believed 200 Americans
are still in the native city OF Canton.
Forty-five miners were killed as
the result of q gas explosion in the
shaft of a coal mine at Uzovka.
province of Saratov, Russia Satur-
day.
Through a tunnel which under
mined the foundation of the State pen
itentiary at PuebIa, Mexico, twenty
three prisoners have escaped.
Colombia. Notwithstanding her diff
cult1es with the United States over
the partition OF Panama. is desirOus OF
uphoiding the spirit OF the Monroe
doctrine.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27
DEATmS
+ + = = = - + Z
Russell 3. Owen

Mrs. Ettie Kirk. East High street.
received telegram Thursday morn.
ing conveying the sad Information VI
che death of her brother-in-law, Mr..
Kussell b. Owen, which occurred h.
mis- home in Detroit, Mich., on Wednes.
day evening at 1880 o'clock. The
telegram gave no particulars, just
stating that death came very sudden.
~. The deceased was very well known
In Mt. Vernon where he visited on
numerous occasions. His wife was
formerly Miss Rose Ingram Of this
city. He is survived by his wife and
one son, Mr.. William Owen. The re.
mains will reach Mt. Vernon Friday
evening accompanied by Mrs. Owen,
Mr.. william owen and DR.. Francis
A. Wilbur and will be taken, to the
home of Mrs. Kirk, 301 East High
street, where the funeral will occur
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The
remains will be buried in Mound view
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27
Robbers Make A Clean Get
Away In A Buggy
And Left No Clue Of Any
Kind Behind Them
Deputy Sheriff WoOIIson Call.
ed On The Case

Centerburg, o., Dec. 26-Three ex.
pert safe robbers visited the postofiice
at Centerburg about o'clock Wednes.
day morning, and after blowing open
the door OF the safe they went
through all the mail in the office and
made their escape. Postmaster c. H..
Bishop at 8 o'clock Wednesday morn.
ing estimated the loss at $3.50 III cash
and few stamps, the exact amount OF
which could not be estimated, but not
more than $25 worth.
The noise OF the explosion woke up
w. M. Barnard, who lives just across
the street from the Office, and he got
to his front window just in time to see
three men scamper out the front door
Of the building and make their es.
cape in the darkness.
A general alarm was at once sound.
ed and soon almost every resident of
the village was out hunting TOR some
clew that would help them capture
the yeggs.
Entrance was effected by prying
open the front dopr Of the pos,oftice
building. They made clean ana
quick job Of 1t, and hardly any dam.
age was done to the building proper.
The front door OF the safe was blown
entirely off and the cash drawer and
small boxes were taken from their
places and emptied.
Deputy Sheriff On Scene
Deputy Sheriff John M. Woolison
went to Centerburg on the early train
Wednesday morning to make an inves
tigation of the postoffice robbery. Al
ter spending most Of the day In Cen
terburg the official was unable to OBJ
tain any clew to the robbery.
The men made clean getaway and
no trace of them can be found.
1t is the belief that the three men
had their own rig as they made their
escape in a horse and buggy and nc
rigs are reported to have been stolen
N the vicinity of Centerburg.
After the robbery 1t is the belief
that the men drove to Vannatta and
there boarded B. & o. train.
The robbers broke, into the Croton
blacksmith shop at Centerburg anC
there stole the tools with which te
break into the postoffice.
Mr.. Bishop, DR.. Best and others
traced the robbers in an automobile
almost to vanatta and then lost tract
of them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27
MUNSY TWINS CELEBRATE
NiNETY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY.

Babylon. L. l., Dec. 26. - The
: Munsy twins. Sam and VIII, had
: a nice time celebrating Christmas
: and their ninety-fourth birthday.
" So far as Is known the Munsy
twins are the Oldest in America.
" The Munsy homestead is about
: the Oldest building on Long
: Island, having been built way
= back in the eighteenth century.
> The brothers were up bright and
early as usual. helped shovel the
: paths. which were foot deep in
" snow, and soon after breakfast
" Samuel went over to call on Will
. and congratulate him. Later Will
. returned the courtesy. and togeth.
I" er they read and laughed over
: batch of postal cards and other
remembrances they had received
from their relatives.
. 80 go -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27
svNc4'No THE DAYS

Didn't I limit you to one moderate
drink day." asked the doctor, an
grily.
Don't say q word, Doc" moaned
the patient. ut worr all on account oil
thot Dan Gillis. After Old refused tn
second round, Dan says, Tim, me BY
what's tn harm In takin' tn drink ye
wuz goin' I'd take tomorrow an havin'
It wild us right now?
well, Doc, you see, when we quits
ORD used up all but couple o days
of me fourth week."-Pittsburgn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27

er Henry G. Devin. Following the
observance a smoker was held in the
club rooms.
In the evening there we're a number
of dances, including tn one given
by the Masons at the bali room Of the
Masonic Temple and the one siven by
the members Of the Uniform Rank,
Knights Of Pythias, in the armory,
The weather during the day was
such as to make walking and auto
mobile driving most delightful and
many persons took advantage Of this
fact and enjoyed the grand weather
Of the glorious Christmas day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27
Services We're Held In Two
Of The City Churches
Elks Entertain For Needy
Children Of City
Knights Templars Drink
Toast. TO Grand Commander

With an Ideal winter day, Christmas
was observed in Mt. Vernon BY botn
old ana young. The Gay was bright
ana the sun snone with much warmth
during the morning and afternoon.
services were held at two OIL the
city churches on Christmas morning
at st. taui's episcopal church ana
at st. Vincent de Pauls Catholic
churcn. AT the former church a MD
night service with the holy c0mmun.
ION was neid. The service was most
Impressive one. Special music was
render ed by the vested choir. Service
was also held Christmas morning at
$3.50 O'Clock. At st. Vincent de
Paul's cnurcn there were three mass
es Christmas morning anu Rosary and
Beneuiction In the afternoon.
About twenty-five or thirty young
people of the city usnered In Christ.
mas morning by the singing Of beau
tifui carois on the streets OF the city.
The crowd OF singers assembled ut
the Parish house before tour o'clock
Tuesday morning and after partaking
OF hot conee and sandwiches visited
many homes OF the city and sang
Christmas carols and hymns. The ex.
cellent singing was enjoyed by all who
were fortunate to receive q seranade
from the singers.
Christmas afternoon the members
OF Mt. Vernon lodge NO. 140 b. p. u.
Eiks entertained tor the needy chill
dren OF the city. over three hundred
little children were the guests
of the Elks during the alter
noon. The little folks assembled at
the Elks Home at / o'clock and were
first taken to the White Palace theatre
where one show was gwen for the
children through the kindness of the
owner, MIR. Warner w. Miller. Return
ing to the Home, the children were
served with turkey dinner with all
the good things which go with such q
meal. Then came the Christmas treat
and the distribution of presents. There
were toys, books, ETC., for all and
shoes. stockings and hats for those
who were in need OF the same. There
was orchestra music throughout the
afternoon for the entertainment OF
the little ones. The Elks' Home was
crowded with visitors to see the chill.
dren enjoy the festivities of the al
ternoon.
All over the city ON Christmas there
were many family dinne,s and family
reunions.
The members of Clinton C0mman'
derry, No. s, knights Tenplars, assem-
bled at the asylum Of the Masonic
Temple Christmas morning at II
o'clock and drank toast 70 the grand
commander Of the United States. The
words of greeting were read by EN-
inent Commander Gail .. Cooksey and
the response Of the grand commander
was read by Past Eminent Command
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-27

Chief OF Police Clements received
telephone communication from
Mansfield at 8 O'Clock Wednesday ev-
ening requesting him to be on the
lookout for stolen horse and buggy.
The message came from the Mansfield
police department and stated that a
rig had been stolen and could not be
located. The horse was black and
hitched to q black bodied buggy with
red running gears.