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The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
ONLY ONE MAN ON
THE SUFFRAGETTE TRAIN

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Only one man,
aside from the train crew, will ride on
the special which will carry the Illi-
nois suffragists to the March 3rd pa
rade in Washington.
The women hesitated for some time
before making this concession, but A.
naIly were convinced that there would
be some duties to perform which
would require the services of a man.
The man will be utilized to shine
shoes and perform all the menial tasks
necessary. Girls will take the place of
porters on the sleepers and in the
diners.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
TENNESSEE DOCTOR IS
SHOT FROM AMBUSH

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 21.-As a
result of the assassination of DR.. +. p.
Cochran, of Bradley county, who was
shot and killed from ambush late yes
terday afternoon, near his home in
the Mount ? on community Of that
county, the officers this morning ar
rested John league, a neighbor IF the
doctor and he is now in jail at Cleve-
land.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail
last night and followed it direct to
leagues home, half a mile from the
scene Of the murder. His arrest fol-
lowed.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

release from prison of Diaz adherents
have not been obeyed and such i'm
portant offices as the customs house
administrators, inspector of police and
commanding officers of the Mexican
gunboats in Vera Cruz harbor, not
cnly have refused to recognize the pre-
visional government but have dis
cussed means of resistance.
Consul Edwards, reporting Juarez
quiet, says much speculation is being
INDUCED in over the attitude to be
taken by such Orozco leaders as Ger
erals Salazar, Rojas and Campa
While there has been no revolu-
tionary movement of Importance in
Durango, Consul Hamm reports that a
plot organized by some Maderista sym
pathizers and malcontents to pile ge
banks and stores was discovered 2y
local authorities who armed the SOL
diers and threw the ring-leaders into
jail.
Consul Garrett telephoned from
Nuevo Laredo that revolutionary
leaders had received telegrams from
Huerta and Diaz inviting them to con
ference in Mexico City ID discuss plans
for a lasting peace in Mexico.
Consul-General FRANKLIN telegraphed
from Mexico City in reply to inquiries,
that Mrs. Margaret Rosado, DR.. ]. T.
Craig, George Edward Hyde, Arey w.
Browning and two daughters, Mrs. H.
P. Hamilton, Mrs. Herbert Carter, Miss
7. B. Small, Bishop Mcconnell Walter
Burbank Murdock, Mrs. Vivian Har-
court and family, r. J. Jenny, George
w. Crump and c. I. Babcock are safe
and that P. j. Nolan is at Vera Cruz
Consul Hamm reports from Durango
in reply to inquiries. that Daniel Bowl
zer and Ernest Hartmann are both
we'll
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

Luther Cate, a prominent young man
Of Birmingham. is in the city on a
visit and is registered at the San
Carlos.
In the list Of suits filed in the cir
cult court and published yesterday
morning, the name of the attorney
bringing the suits was given as W. H.
Crawford. This was an error, Mr..
Crawford merely returning the papers
after getting service Blount &
Blount & Carter, filed the suits.
A. D. McPhail of Local. Ala, was
In the city yesterday, arriving over
the Deep Water route, and registered
st the Merchants.
]. c. Howell. Jr., a prominent citi-
zen Of Gateswood, is in the city on a
short business visit.
Rev. K. L. McIlver Of the Knox Pres
byterian church, DR.. Moffat Of the
First Presbyterian church and w. B.
Ferriss have returned from Memphis,
where they attended the Laymen's an
nual convention
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
Ring ss for coal. Garfield.
Only PoIItleaI Erianda.

Mayor Shank's visitor asked for a
permit TO peddle until certain date.
saying he would take out a Incense
at that time and it could be dated
back. The mayor was accommodating
and accompanied the man to the city
0omptroller's office
Here is one of my very best
friends" said the mayor to Fred 3.
Akin. city comptroller. He wants a
permit to peddle."
81 guess we can arrange that" re-
piled Akin. What is his name?"
Say said the mayor. turning to
his friend, what is your name."-In-
dianapolis News.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
ORAL BETTING AT RACE
TRACKS NOT A VIOLATION

New York, Feb. 21,-Oral betting at
race tracks was held to be legal TO-
day by the appellate division of the
state supreme court. The Lewiston was
on a test case begun at the instance
of the United Hunts Racing Associa-
ton TO determine the status of oral
betting, under the law forbidding
bookmaking at race tracks.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
BOUNDARY COMMISSION
DECIDES IN FAVOR OF TEXAS

Washington, Feb. 21.-The report of
the special commission to fix the
boundary line between Texas and New
Mexico. approved today by the presi-
dent decides in favor of the Texas
contentious. The point in dispute was
as to where the bed of the Rio Grande
river existed in 1858 when the boun-
dary originally was run and known
as the Clark boundary the monument
marking it having been washed away
since then. The report settles a dis
pute Of fifty years standing.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
DAILY RIDDLES.
QUESTIONS
= = . = . . . . . =

QUESTIONS.
1. Why is a cricket on the hearth
like a soldier in battle?
2. Join noun and an adjective and
make a verb.
8. II the earth was annihiiated why
would it be a pleasant pastime to
make it again?
4. What is it you must keep after
giving it to another?
5. How would you express in one
word having met a doctor of medi-
cine?
ANSWERS.
1. Both face the fire.
2. Impeach; imp. each.
s. It would be recreation
4. Your word.
8. Meta physician.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 21.-Two aged
women of Memphis are fighting with
all the ferocity of the maternal in
stinct to prevent two little girls, not
their own, from being taken from them
through the harsh process of the law
And while they sit through hearing
after hearing in Shelby county court
rooms, the little ones, who are the in
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

Jack Hartman. former policeman of
Nashville, Tenn, are dead. Michael
McDonough, Pittsburg, Pa. and
Frank Kelly, of this city, who drank a
small portion of the poisoned liquor
were severely burned about the mouth
and throat.
The police authorities say that
Deaver arranged a suicide party and
served the carbolated whiskey to his
friends as refreshments.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

Do you know that more real dam
gerlurks in a common cold than in any
other of the minor ailments? The safe
way is TO take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. thoroughly reliable prepar-
aration. and rid yourself of the cold as
quickly as possible. This remedy 1s
for sale by all dealers. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
TWO ARE DEAD FROM
DRINKING POISONED WHISKY

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 21.-As the
result Of drinking whisky containing
so per cent of carbolic acid in a local
boarding house early today, Bernard
Deaver, laborer, Allentown, Pa, and
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
THE BARACCAS
BANQUET AND
REVIEW WORK
ANNUAL GATHERING OF MEM
6ERS LAST NIGHT AT FIRST
METHODIST CHURCH, WHERE
EXCELLENT PROGRAM WAS
RENDERED.

The annual gathering of the Barac-
cas- and Philathea classes was held
last night at the First Methodist
church. and was a largely attended. as
well as most enjoyable and interest
ing occasion. The banquet. at which
there were $50 plates, was preceded
by an excellent program. The latter
was as follows:
Selection by Orchestra
Invocation by Rev. NJ. H. Holt.
Song-"America'
Opening remarks by Robert Stout,
president of the Baracca class, who
introduced the master of ceremonies,
Jas. W. Andrews.
Mixed quartette, Mesdames ]. c.
Griffith and L.. J. Henderson and
Messrs. Ewing and Henderson.
Review of work by the Baracca
classes by ]. A. Kirkpatrick
Selection by the orchestra
The relation of the Baracca and
Philathea classes to the Sunday school,,
by ]. A. Avant
The Sunday school as it relates to
the church, by Rev. NJ. H. Holt
Song by quartette
The fault of the Baracca classes as
seen by an outsider, by Rev. w. 2.
Cunningham.
Selection by the orchestra.
During the banquet that followed
Immediately, and was an excellent af-
fair, vote of thanks was rendered
Mr.. Heinz, chairman of the entertain
ment committee for his untiring eff
forts, and by a rising vote a night let
ter was sent TO J. c. Griffith, the form
er teacher of the Philathea class. ap-
prfsing him of the success of the an
nual entertainment. Mr.. Griffith is
now in Texas for his health.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22

There is no better medicine made
for colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy It acts on natures plan, re-
lieves the lungs, opens the secretionc.
aids expectoration; and restores the
system to a healthy condition. For
sale by all dealers. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
TO ATTEND MORGAN.

Rose, Feb. 21.-Prof Giuseppe Bas-
tianelh left this morning for Cairo to
attend J. Pierpont Morgan.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
TERSELY TOLD.
$500 REWARD.

The Journal will pay $500 reward for
evidence sufficient to convict any boy or
person found stealing subscribers papers
after delivery OF same by carrier.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
This Country to Intervene
to That Extent

fco-t'ru-d e-o- ear- one1
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-22
The finest resort
hotel in the world
is being built at
Sunset Mountain
ASheville. N. C.
Absolutely FireproOf
Will open July LIST
Absolutely Fireproo
Will open July lSt

Vim. S. KENNEY. manaser
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Governor Brewer Sued For
Big Damages.

Jackson, Miss, March 31.-As
the climax of a long and bitter
controversy between Governor
Brewer of Mississippi, and the
Board of Trustees of the State
Penitentiary, regarding the sale
of cotton grown on State convict
farms, suit was filed in the Cir
[cuit Court of Kinds County Mon
| day by the members of the board
againts the governor charging
libel and SANDER, and asking
damages of 100000: The gov
ernor is quoted in the bill OF
complaint as having said that
methods of selling cotton en-
ployed by the board were rot
ten"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
NAVIGATION NOTICE.

All owners, masters, captains aud
consiyners of vessels navigating the
Carc;ndelet Canal and shippers and all
other persons at interest in the prem
T, isis, Take notice that from aud after
Sunday, April s, 1913. the Carondeiet
| Canal will be closed az the intersection
Of Broad Street until the completion
/ If the construction 10y the Sewerage y
Water Board of New Orleans of the
siphon under the Canal at this point;
The Sewerage & Water Board viii
comn,ete the work as speedily As is
possible but until such comrlet'on
navigation will he interrupted ~
! Broad Street and snspend' ' IN mSt
nortion Of the Iarondelei lanai only
Iviny between Broad Street and the
head of the canal nj the Old BASIN;
Traffic from Broad Street 10 Lake
ponchartrain will I've continued with.
on, Interruption or hindrance and
ADEQUATE temporary landings viii te
provided for the accommodation OF
nv order CT the LiQuidatins Com
VIM. Y. Nichols.
J Superintendent
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Force at Angola Enforcing
l1eVce.

Baton Rouge, La, March 3D.
The board of control of the STATE
Penitentiary is concentrating al
force of convicts on the Angola
leyee in anticipation of the flood
waters now coming down from
the Ohio overbows.
Colonel G, Harrison Parker
president of the board of CONTROL
has been at Angola for the past
several days, giving the situation
personal attention and mapping
out the work to be done to put
the levees in safe and sound con-
dition.
A 50-foot water stage is ex'
pected at Angola this spring
The levees, are in good shape
The board of control has devoted
a great deal of time and WORK
towards getting them in condl
ton. The officials do not Tea
that the Peritentiary will be owe
vhelmed with a disaster such a
the flood that visited the oil
4 state farm astyear.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Groom Arrested Freed.

Natchez, Miss, March 30.-A
double surprise was sprung yes
terday evening and last night
when Walter Riggs, carpenter
and painter, married Miss V1r-
gle Trailer, a girl under Is. tie
was arrested several hours later
at the request of the girls father
James Riggs; also a carpenter
The ceremony was performed by
Police Justice J. J. Lambert
When Riggs obtained the mar
rage license he said the girls
age was 10 years, according to
her father, who charges that the
young man committed perjury
lMr. and Mrs. Riggs went to the
Police Station the former to
answer the charge and give bond
for his appearance to morrow
but the bride said she told MI
Riggs that she w as 10 years oil
and he predicated his statement t
the circuit clerk, who issued tn
marriage license on what she hal
given as her age. This place.
the matter in a different llgh
, and after a brief discussion {
the matter Mr.. Trailer Withdrew
! the charge and the bridal coup|
repaired to the home of the bride
groom.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Hotel Guests Run From Fire


Lake Charles, La, March 3d.
Forty guests had narrow escapes
when the Le Blanc Hotel, a three
story frame structure, was DIES.
troyed by tire early this morning
MAny OF them lost their personal
effects. but none were injured.
TIE ire started in the northeast
corner Of the building. for a time
en1angermg the city hall land ad.
i.cent buildings, and was very
hot, Caief Gum and several
firemen sustained burns while
trying to conquer it. The hote]
and contents belonged to James
Leblanc, whose loss is $4,000
fully,insured. The city hall war
ara $500, and Dan Good
d, issIil| deuce $500.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
portv Of Women and Children
Climb Around Coping OF
Bnrned Building.

West Dayton, o., March ~
Perilous trips around the coping
ofburning buildings with the flood
below them marked the escape OF
thlrty.four women and children
from the flames that destroyed
the structures on the north side
of Third street. Driven by the
flames, the refugees retreated
from the east and west toward
the center of the square, forcing
their way through hatchWays
and climbing over roofs and iron
copings. Finally they reached
the Cooper building, which be-
came the common place of rel
uge. Hemmed in on both Sides
a way out now was sought across
Third street. Harvey Kirkbrlde
organized the men and under MS
direction one of the party was LEI
down with rope. He swan tt
the opposite side, fastened
/
rope in a street staircase AM
| then signaled his comrades be
: hind,
y Supporting the women an
E children: the men let themselVe
! down from the Cooper bulldln
and struggled through the TO-
d rent-swept street to the othe
d side. The stairs led to safety {
il the upper floor. Then the e
t, tire party made their way to
ID ally and across to a place
e, safety, where they remained u
til Thursday, when they we
I'll rescued.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Fifteen Years-But Innocent

Madison, Wis. = Gov. Nc
Govern has granted a conditional
pardon to William M. Fuller
sentenced from Dane county in
1898 to serve a life term in Wau-
pun for the murder of an aged
couple at Black Earth,
William Bestor, who was found
guilty at the same time and re-
ceived the same sentence %adf
an affidavit just before he diee
recently that Fuller had no par
in the murder. Z
Fuller's father and mother ar
now too OLD, to support them
selves and it is one of the condi
tions OF his pardon that he pro
vide for them. =
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Sheriff Sale-No. 2185.
TylertOwn Bank.
VprSnS
Versus
f. L. SihleV.

E. l.. Sibley.
Noticeis hereby given that by virtue
of an order of Seizure and Sale issued
out Of the Goth Judicial District Court
of Louisiana. in and for Washington
Parish, in the above entitled cause
and to me directed, will proceed to
sell at Public auction to the last and
highest bidder, on
Saturday, April rs, 1913.
at the principal front door OF the
court house at Franklinton, L., be,
tween the legal sale hours for judicial
sales. the following described proper
, ty, to-wit: 80,
Lots Nos. q. 26, and % of block 132
of the town of Bogalusa as per plat OF
Great Southern Lumber Company, on
filein Clerks Office of Washington
Parish, Louisiana, at Frankinton, La.
Terms of sale: Cash without
sppraisement. enc,
This 18th day of March 1913:
| T. J. Simmons, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Constable Sale.

Constable Sale.
Second Ward Justice Court, Washington
Parish, La
Jacob Z. Wood
Versus
Louis A. Brumtield and wife, Celia "A.
Brumtield.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF writ
If fieri facias. issued out of the above entitled
cause and to me directed for execution, Will
proceed to sell at public auction to the last ana
highest bidder, on -
Saturday, May 3, 1913
during the legal sale hours on said day ana az
Mt. herman. in the Second Ward Of washing
ton Parish, La, the following described proper
ty, to-wit: 49,, :. ~.
First-2OO acres of land, more or less, IN the
Richard Graves Headlight, bounded north by
headripht Al. east by Bogue Chitto river, south
by lands,f formerly belonging to j. >, BurKnansl
and G. w. Varnado, west by sectlon ~ DelhR
the RUSSELL headlight. 49,
Second-6O acres Of land, more or less, being
ali Of the 100 acre tract of land purchased by IT,
W. Varnado from Ebert Magee lying west ol
Sandy slough. 81. ,a. n. m
praisement. u,
A"'' Constable End Ward
Washington Parish. La.
Mch q, April s.lo.l7-2s, May l, 1913
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior.
U, 8. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La.
March 20, 1913.
Proof under law under which ontry
was made.
Notice is hereby given that Warren
Oliver Grain, of Hackley, Louisiana
who. on Jan. 18th, 1907. made nome,
stead entry No. 0l923, for IL OF nWa
and mel of swa, section 10, twp. g.,
range II e., St. Helena meridian, nas
filed notice of intention to make hve'
wear proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Clerk OF
Court at Franklinton, Louisiana, on
the 3rd day of May, 1913: III,
Claimant names as witnesses; W
, O. Blackwell, J. I. Blackwell, Walter
Thomas and Jack Creel, all OF Hack
ley, Louisiana:
JOHN F. NUTTALL, Registrar.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03

Notice of Registration of Tax Deed.
Whereas the undersigned has pur.
chased at Sheriff's sale on the 22nd.
day of June, A. D. 1912, for taxes for
the year 1911, the following described
property.
II acres in ne corner of Hr. 1925
in Ward No. 2, Parish of Washington
ia. Said property having been as
sessed in the name of bank 1t Osyka
Notice is hereby given to whom il
may concern that have cansed deco
for said property to be recorded II
conveyance book 10, page TAI. OF the
conveyance records for Washington
Parish. La. burris Bros, Ltd.
March u, April 8, 10, 1913.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Franklinton Sanitary Condi.
tlOns Good.

An advance report on sanitary
conditions found by the Board OF
Nealth officers on their recent
visit here directed to Mayor D.
r, Branch, from the pen of DR..
Oscar Bowling, president State
Board of Health, reads as fol
lows: II received from the mem
hers of the health train force a
glowing account of their visit tc
F'r9nklintOn."
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Notice of Constable Sale.-No. 44S.
Third Ward Justice Court, Washing
ton Parish, La.
NJ. P. Peterson
Versus

trd0kllnUUu Wcll W. GU oAo'
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of writ of tieri facias issued OUT OF
the above entitled and numbered
cause. to me directed ana delivered
for execution, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder on
Saturday, April -, 1919.
during the legal sale hours on said DAY
and at the front door of the room in
which the Third Ward Justice Court
holds it's sittings, being the principal
front dooor of the court house OF the
parish of Washington, situated in said
Third Ward in Washington Parish
| louisiana, the following described
property, Jo-wit: ~
Fractional lot No. 5 in Square NO
l21O. as per Hoskins map of Franklin
ton, together with Improvement
thereon situated, consisting of flow
Iinc we'll and all the piping and othe
paraphernalia under, on and allow
the said lot No. 5, So. No. 2lo.
Terms of sale: Cash with the ben
eft of appraisement.
This March the 9Th, 1913.
J. N. Simmons,
Constable 3rd Ward,
Washington Parish, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-04-03
Trains Crash in Fog;TWo
Men Hurt Near CITY,


According to the injured men,
Engineer Jackson, on the Nor'n-
eastern, misunderstood MS
signals
Between 2 and 3 o'clock Mon
day morning Extra No. ST. OF the /
New Orleans Great Northern'
took the Northeastern tracks at
S]idell on which tracks they
make their run to New Orleans
The Great Northern freight pass
cd Little Woods shortly before
4o'clock. When at point be-
tween Little Woods and Sea
Brook it stopped to cool a bot box
Flagman Upchurch, on the
Great Northern Extra, lighted
red fuses as a signal to the train
which could be heard approach
ing. Upchurch called to the
men in the caboose to get out.
Bailey and Powell were the
only men in the car and they
ran to the door. Hardly had
they reached the door when the
big engine OF the Northeastern
ploughed it's nose into the ca
boose, Powell was jammed by
the engine through the caboose
and pinned against the far end
of the car.
Engineer jackson declared
that he did not see the rear enc
of the preceding freight unit
within a short distance OF 1t
when he shut off the steam an<
applied the emergency brake
too late to avoid the collision.
For nearly two hours Powe
was held pinned in the front en-
of the caboose by the boiler Q
the Northeastern train. hi
back was severely burned. Il
finally was liberated from h
position. The Great Northel
engine was uncoupled aud mao
to run up the southbound trac
for more than a mile, where
III switched to the northbour
track. Returning to the seer
of the wreck a huge chain vi
coupled onto the engine and tt
engine of the Northeastern. b
this means the engine was draw
back far enough to ADera
Powell.
The two injured men we
placed on a flatcar and broug
to the city, arriving at 8 o'clot
Engineer Jackson should ha
had his train under control
the second block signal" Pow
said at the hospital, and that
hit our train two or three hui
red feet inside the red block S
nal shows that he misunderst(
the signals"
The collision will be lnve
gated by Railroad Commlssl
jackson will have to. answer
charge in the Second City Crl
nal Court for cunning into
w0undinQ.