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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Public Notice..

Fla ms and specifications are
now on file at my office covering
details of the proposed two-storv
bflck high school building in the
town Of Columbia. This building
VIII consist of eight class rooms,
Wltn cloak rooms, one laboratory,
one music room, one auditorium.
TWO Offices, two toilets and one
ooher room. Sealed proposals
WIZ be received up to 2 D. m. of
Thursday, May 8, 1912, at my Of
illce in Columbia, for the furnish
ing OF all material and for the
erection and construction of this
building according to the plans
and specifications of Architect
Xavier A. Kramer, of Magnolia,
MISS, from whom a set of plans
and specifications can be obtain
ed. Bids must be submitted on
proposal sheets as furnirhed by
the architect, and each bid must
oeaccompanied by certified check
payable to 3. H. Turner, Secre-
tafy, of $500 as a guarantee of
go5d faith that if the contract is
bidder he will make
bond within twenty days to faith
July execute the said work. All
cheeks of unsuccessful bidders
WI be returned at the time of
awarding contract, and that of
the successful will be returned
ugan delivery of proper bond.
fE committee reserves the right
any and all bids.
E. H. Turner, Secty.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
TIE Vay of: The Coward.

Which would you rather live
with you wife or lose you vote
That's the question 1900 men II
Philadelphia are facing. They
must register from their wives
domiciles; they've left 'em anC
da'sn't; they've got to make il
up to her" or be disfranchised.
Which reminds US of a story:
A lion tanner stayed out late
one night with the boys. When
he got home a light was burning
he knew his faithful and pune
tilious spouse was sitting up for
him. He didn't dare go in. The
next morning his wife sternly
demanded:
why didn't YOU come home
last night, sir?'
Il was afraid to-" he confess
ed; SO l just opened the cage
and slept with the lions. "
"Yes-you coward!" she Kissed
Are the 1,6egAu RE2hiladelphians
brave enough tNss,o home and
save their votes?
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Ten.Cent Cotton.

With cotton 10 cents again, the
whole South smiles. But don't
forget that cotton at 10 cents
pays no better than corn or meat
pay at present prices.
And you have no assurance
that cotton will be 10 cents next
fall.
Go ahead with your plans for
diversified farming.
If the rise to 10-cent prices
now should stop acreage reduc-
ton, it might easily prove a COL
lossal disaster instead of a bless
ing.
Cut your cotton acreage and
raise feed crops.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Csc and SOC bottles.

Two excellent laws passed by
Congress are the one establish.
ing a Children's Bureau in the
Department of Commerce and
Labor and the one placing a
heavy tax on the manufacture of
phosphorus matches.
Governor Hooper, of Tonnes
see, has appointed Newell San
ders, the we'll known Republican
leader of the State, to fill out
Senator Taylor's unexpired term.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Notice.

Yhave a mammoth thorough
BRED Missouri Jack, weight 800
ponds. This jack is license"
ami | will serve him from now
onfat $40. lalso have a thorough
bred Kentucky Stallion, weight
1000 pounds, which | will serve
at $40. Colts guaranteed or no
pay. Parties desiring the service
OF these two thoroughbred ami
mails, will address
W. J. Elder,
feb38-6m Holum, La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Land Office at Baton Bouge. La. e.,
March 20, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Leroy
Riser, of Cotton Plant, La, who, on
December IA, 1906, made Additional
Homestead Entry No. 0l912, for sci of
sw4, section "a and ne4 of nw4 section
Is, township 10 north, range 2 east,
Louisiana Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final Five Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Clerk of Conrt
at Columbia, La, on the
20 day Of April, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Robert
M. May, Thomas J. Meredith, Will
liam Morgan, Dan Johnson, all of Cot
ton Plant, La.
John F. Nuttall, Register.
inch 29-6t
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Almost A Miracle


IL o. the most startling chances
p F Sten IN any man, according to w.
.. slQlSclaW, Clarendon, Tex, WAS af-
leefel years ago in his brother "Ho
. ~, sucA dreadful cough" he writes.
III H., al our family thaught he was
2olhs INTO consumption, but he began
70 qSe u Kings New Discovery and
WA wa completely cured by ten bottles
mn I he is sound and well and WEIGHS
10, For many years our family
nas,, USED TINS wonderful remedy for
coaghS and colds with excellent re.
sulSs' It's quick, safe, reliable and
~ Rua ah'Ped. Price so cents and $1.OO
l RAJ bottle free at all d,uggists
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

The Wayne Blanks levee on
Church street, which was thought
to be in good condition, broke
Tuesday night, the food Of wa
ter covering Church and Main
streets and doing great damage
to that portion of the town.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
REAL ESTATE
Lands Of all Description
Bought and Sold
John K. BROWN, Columbia, La
Notice for Publication.

Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior, u. S. Land
Office at Baton Rouge, La, March
II, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Elias
Cranon, of Columbia, Louisiana.
who, on July 2, 1906, made Home.
stead Entry No. O1735, for mel
of sw} and 81 of swt, section 10. town.
ship ID north, range east, Louisiana
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final Five Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. be-
fore Clerk of Court, at Columbia. La.
on the -1"''
% day of April, 1912.
Claimant names as witness. Loo
Thomas, of Grayson, La, Henry Riser.
OF Columbia, La, Wesley Curry. Of
Columbia, La.
,, ~ JOHN F. NUTTALL,
March u Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Messrs. E. R. Reitzell and J.
D. Nethery of Clarks, were bust.
ness visitors in town Tuesday.

Constipation brings many ailments in
is train and is the primary cause of
much sickness. Keep your bowels reg
ular madam, and you will escape many
of the ailments to which women are
subject. Constipation is very simple
thing, but like many simple things, it
may lead to serious consequences. Ma
ture often needs little assistance and
when Chamberlain's Tablets are given
at the first indication, much distress
and suffering may be avoided. Sold by
all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Notice.

Owing to suits filed by credi-
tors of the firm of M. L. Rutland
& Co., we, the purchases of said
stock have been prohibited from
opening as per our circulars.
J. D. Marlborough,
H. H. Rogillio,
NJ. FARRELL.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

What's the use of worrying
about red-headed widows when
the spring crop Of blonde and
brunette debutantes have their
faith pinned on June and the
low cost of marriage licenses?-
Shreveport Times.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Don't forget to call on US to
show you that big pile of dry
good for one dollar cash.
]. D. Yarhorollph
The Danger After Grin

lies often in a rundown tystem. Weak.
ness, nervousness, lack of appetite
energy and ambition, with disordered
liver and kidneys otter follow an attack
OF this wretched disease. The greatest
need then is Electric Bitters, the glo.
rious tonic, blood purifier and regulator
Of stomach, liver and kidneys. Thou.
sands have proved that they wonder
fully strengthen the nerves, build IN
the system and restore to health and
good spirits after an attack of Grin IF
suffering, try them. Only so cents
Sold and perfect satisfaction guaran-
teed by alldruggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Sprained Back.

Sprained back and sore muscles
through off their soreness when Hunts
Lightning Oil is applied. For relieving
pain Of any kind there is nothing bet
ter, and those people who have tried it
for neuralgia and rheumatism are loud
in it's praise. For wire cuts Hunts
Lightning Oil is especially fine as it
takes away the inflammation and causes
rapid healing. 25c and SOC bottles.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Millinery! Mi|linerv!!

I'M MRS. Edna I FAINT has just re.
'aFNea from the markets where
S5le was fortunate in securing
',ls iineSt line Of Ladies Hats
ever ' brought to Columbia and at
C u :; prices than ever before,
C 5' and see them at PEOPLES
Mercantile Co., Ltd,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
L Looks Like A Crime

to separate a boy from box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve. His pimples, boils,
scratches, knocks, sprains and bruises
demand it, and its quick relief for burns
scalds, or cuts is his right. Keep it
handy for boys. also girls. Heals every
thing healable and does it quick. Une-
qualed for piles. Only Is cents at all
druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
April 12-4t
Puts End to Bad Habit.

Things never look bright to one with
the blues" Ten to one the trouble is
sluggish liver, filling the system with
bilious poison, that DR.. Kings New Life
Pills would expel. TRY them, Let the
10y OF better feelings end "the blues "
Best for stomach, liver and Kidneys
% cents atall druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Fighting in Mexico still con-
tinues. The conflicting reports
seem to indicate that the rebels
are gaining ground.
No Calomel Necessary.

The injurious effect and unpleasant
ness of taksng calomel is done away
with by Simmons Liver Purifier, the
mildest known liver medicine, yet the
most thorough in action. Put up in
yellow tin boxes only. Price Csc.
Tried once, used always.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
L.IEBER

i is now 20 years since our
business has been established.
During all of this time we have
found out that there are plen-
typf good and pure Whistles
OF unknown brands to the con-
suHaing public. We have made
it Z study to purchase the very
best, direct from distillery.
There are a few we'll adver-
tlsed brands of merit and we
carry those brands in stock.
i we fail to quote your
special brand, then leave it to
usto select the same for you.
Simply tell US the price and
what kind Of liquors you want,
weswill send you the very best
forthe money.
Kindly remit by Express
Order or Post Office Money
Order, Registered Mail or
Bank Check.
Prompt service; orders filled
same day received.
We also pay highest prices
for Hides, Wool and Furs.
Lieber Brothers E Co.
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealers,
Monroe, La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Itching Piles.

| want you to know how much good
your Hunts Cure has done me. | had
suffered with itching piles fifteen years,
and when | was travelling through
Texas man told me Of your Hunt S
Cure. got SOC box and it cured me-
John Bradley, Caney, Kans
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Stands Ahead.

There is something about Hunts
Lightning Oil that no other liniment
possesses. Others may be good, but ii
is surely the best. 1t does all you rec
ommend it for. and more. For sprains,
cnts, bruises, burns, aches and pains ii
has no equal on earth. Itstands head
on my medicine shelf.
Very truly yours,
T. J. Brownlow,
Livingston, Tenn.
25c and 5Oc hotties
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
CALDWELL WATcHMAN
Judge A. A. Gunby of Monroe,
was here on legal business Mon
day.

In cases Of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by
all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Mr.. A. M. Ledbetter launched
his splendid boat, Beverly,
E. Thursday morning, and will have
her in running order in the next
few DAYS.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

You will be surprised to see
what Tie give you in the way of
good merchandise for a dollar
cash. j. D. Marlborough.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Every Citizen

of Columbia should have tele-
phone service in their business
houses and residences. The tel-e
phone is a necessity as we'll as a
convenience. You cannot afford
to be without one. Our long dis
lance service, with which your
connected, affords communica-.
ton with every important citv
and town in the United States
ana Canada. Reasonable rates.
service unexcelled. For further
Information, call manager,
CUMBERLAND 81 TELEPHONE E.
TELEGRAPH Co., (Inc).
81. Subscribe for The Waterman,
only one dollar a wear.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

"Onr baby cries for Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. T. B..
Kendrick, Rasaca, Ga. 1T is the best
cough remedy on the market for coughs
colds, and Group" For sale by all
druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

/ have a few thoroughbred
Duroc Jersey Pigs for sale.
Price, one for So, two for SIS.
W. H. Hall,
Aprll Eat Kelly, La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Attorney Hawthorn of Alex
andria, was here Monday attend
ing court.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Lame shoulders is nearly always due
to rheumatism of the muscles, and
quickly yields to the free application of
Chamberlain's Liniment. For salo by
all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Call at my store and see the
special bargain offer for one
dallar.
So 90 49, j: %. Marlborough.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l
have posted my property situated
west Of Clarks. and all persons
are warned not to hunt or tres
pass upon the same.
J. B. Rogillio.
Columbia, La, March 8, 1912.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Send US your orders for any
and all kinds of job work. We
will save you money and give
satisfaction.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

Prompt delivery and Shipments.
+. u: MEREDITH, Agt.,
Columbia Barber Shop.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19
Have You Got Anv Ree.2

S 1Ou 0Ot Any bees!
If so, put them in modern hives
and get the honey. All kind of
bee supplies for sale by R. Fl.
Manly, Riverton, La. noy24-4
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-04-19

The school tax election in dis
tricts No. II and IL, were unani-
NOUS in favor Of the tax.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27

The fort af u'ciork ard relieved the
havy OF command.
Grants troops had bepn prevented
from attacking W the anu side ~ til
difficulties 81 The ,uari, wineh was
through Il drfSe forest needed hs 4 e.
Gent heavY ram I've ftueral .ararv
attenHgpd 10 head OF ihr nlsnn b,dy
Of Coufpdpriites on their rpfre# to-
ward Doneison. hnI onls succeeded III
picking up few heiated sfragglprS
and Two cannon On tile day following
this naval victory tie United States
congress rushed through an appropria
ton ~ Sl0o08Hm for new ironclads.
Fall Of Roanoke Island. ". c.
Roanoke island fell prize TO Burn
sides forces Feb \. 1872 1t was a
victory THAT surprised aud encouraged
the people and the soldiery of the
north Roanoke Island is separated
from the mainland by a sound three
to four miles wide. The Confeder.
ate forts upon the island and fleet
in the sound disputed the advance into
AIbemarle sound
The channel Of the sound was oh
structed by sunken wrecks, behind
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27

Smith might be preparing to attack
Fort Henry or Fort D5nelson or both.
He added that Smith would find good
road leading from the Tennessee river
to Fort Donelson
Fort Donelson was nearer to Nash
vile than Fort Henry. To subdue the
latter joint expedition of warships
and local troops set out from Cairo.
ILL.,. on Feb. 2. Flag Officer A. FL.
Foote commanded the fleet and Cen
eral U. s. Grant the army.
There were only enough steamers at
hand to carry half the force needed.
about 5000 men. and this detachment.
conveyed by the new ironclads Caron-
delet. Cincinnati. ST. Louis and Essex
and the wooden gunboats Tyler. Lex
ington and Conestoga. steamed up the
river General ]. A. McClernand com
manded the leading column of soldiers
and halted the transports within nine
miles of Fort Henry The gunboats
went within six miles. Grant reached
the front on the 18th, and the navy
reconnoitered the vicinity of the fort
to see if soldiers could safely be put
ashore at some point near the scene
of attack. Grant boarded the Essex.
and she steamed up within range. re-
ceiving shot which showed that
there were good gunners in the fort.
Grant 0verestimates the Enemy.
Anticipating a heavy battle. Grant
returned down the river to bring all his
troops to the scene. He decided to at
tack on the 9th and not allow the Con-
federates time to re-enforce the garris
son. as he believed the enemy would
defend to the last extremity In this
be was mistaken. for the coming fghs
against his whole 6eet and army was
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27

struck and shattered at the same mo.
ment. In a short time there were only
four pieces in action. five having been
put out of service
Meanwhile the ironclad Essex had
dropped out of the fight. disabled by a
remarkable shot which pierced the case
mate just above the portfolio on the
port side. passed through the middle
boiler and cast up a shower of scald-
ing water and steam. By this shot
forty EIGHT soldiers and sailors were
killed or wounded. many of them be-
ing scalded to death Before the ac-
cident the Essex had fired seventy
shots. The flagship Cincinnati was
riddled with the holes of thirty-two
shots. which pierced her upper works
One shot ripped up her side timbers
and showered the decks with splinters.
Two of her guns were disabled. The
st. Louis was hit seven times and the
! Carondelet in about thirty places by
heavy shot and shell. The Carondelet
fred 10T shells and had no battle cas-
ualties. Eight missiles struck within
two feet of the bow ports in range
with the boilers. but were stopped by
barbados built to protect the boiler
room. On all the ironcIads the platirr
was broken and splintered by the ac-
curate Confederate fire.
Surrenders to Flag Officer Foote.
General Tilghman hauled down the
flag of Fort Henry at 1:30 p. M. when
but two of his guns were left In ac-
ton. He had lost five killed. eleven
wounded: and five missing. Accomna-
MED by his staff he went on board
the Cincinnati and surrendered the
garrison Of seventy eight men to Flag
| Officer Foote General Graut rearlipd
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27

GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, @. A., COM
MANDER AT FORT HENRY.
and he began to strengthen his in
trenchments as soon as his scouts
brought to headquarters word of the
approach of enemies
Tilghman seems to have been the
first one to think seriously of Fed
eral attack upon the famous Fort Don
elson. situated on Cumberland river
twelve miles east of Fort Henry He
wrote to his superior officer. General
Polk. who was at Columbus. KY. that
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27
~ .aptaln GEORGE /. KILr1ER. Late


u. s. v.
a0RT HENRY. Tennessee. a nat
urally strong post maintained
D on the Tennessee river by Con
federates to guard their base Of
applies at Nashville was bombarded
and captured by the Federal navy
ON Feb 6 fifty years ago. The attack
followed reconnaissance made in
January by General c. f. Smith
Smith had reported to his chief that
the post could be taken by the navy
alone.
The Confederate commander at Fort
Henry was General Lloyd Tilghman
Smiths demonstration alarmed him.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27
Rapid Fire From the Gunboats.

The gunboat fire was steady and rap,
the naval officers could see the earthen
walls Of the fort plowed up and the
debris showered over the Confederate
guns One Of Captain Taylor's guns. a
rif1ed piece. burst and disabled many
of the men. His columbiad was spiked
by it's own printing wire getting fast.
and two thirty-two Founders were
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-02-27

70 be made with but fifty four men,
with nine guns The Confederates had
watched tile gathering of warships and
divisions Of men in blue. They exag
gerated the soldiers under stfEant as
much as he exaggerated their strength
and desperation General Tilghman
called his officers in council and stated
that the case was hopeless with less
than 1000 men. mostly raw recruits
and poorly armed. against a feet of
ironclads and $4,000 fighters on land.
Turning to his captain Of artillery, he
said. Can you hold out one hour
against a determined attack?' The
answer was in the affirmative, and or
ders were given for Withdrawing the
mass across country toward Fort Don
elson
CAPTAIN Jesse Taylor commanded the
Fort Henry gunners, who belonged to
the Tennessee volunteer militia. He
assigned one gun to each of the seven
Federal warships which were in line
covered by an island one mile below
the fort. At 11:35 a. m. the ships
steamed out into the channel. the four
ironclads leading and the Carondelet
and st. Louis interlocked for want of
sea room. Not shot was fired by
either side until the ironclads were
within fair range of the fort. the flag,
the earthworks and quarters and the
gunners at their guns. Then the flag
ship Cincinnati fired the signal shot.
and it was instantly answered by ev-
cry one of Taylor's guns. The com
mander of the Carondelet said that the
fort was one sheet of fame. and Cap
tain Taylor described the firing Of the
ironclads as having been las pretty
and as simultaneous broadside as
ever flashed from a frigate"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
Two Negroes Arrested
 For Inciting Rebellion

Havana, June Two arrests of men believed to have fostered the trouble among the negroes in, Oriente province were made, today. The iden- tity of only one of the men. Luis Gomez, was made public. He was de- tained at Santiago when he tried to board a steamer for San Domingo. There has been desultory fighting near Daiquiry between rebels and the Cuban troops and it is stated that one of the rurales was killed and half a dozen slightly wounded.
 The Daiquiry mines have been shut down.
 A report from Santiago says that Collistere Wheeler, an American planter, was kidnapped by negroes and is held for ransom. The officials say they have no confirmation of, the report but that if true detail of troops will be sent to Wheeler's res cue.
 General Monteagudo, in command of the expeditionary forces, reported to the palace, today, that he has or dered operations begun against the rebels. He has detailed guards to the various foreign properties that are in the danger zone and till endeavor to prevent any outrages against foreign owned plantations. ~