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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Ck ACROSS THE BORDER
|can Women and Children and De-
ssrslns Soldiers Seek Refuge.

S>Sspaper Union Srwa Service.
lido. Texas.-Fleeing from the
~ firing in all the long battle
- the Federals at Ojinaga, Mex,
oneral Ortega's rebel army,
has surrounded the village,
e children and deserting sol.
locked to the border and cross.
ee river In such numbers that
united States border patrol and
20 Cross faced a serious problem
ains the refugees.
Z ~ necessary to permit food to
! across to the Mexican side to
re lives Of women, children and
federals. For such as waded
p the river there was no shell.
: the church and the few build.
here had been converted into
! Cross hospitals.
~ Michael w. McNamee. com.
as the patrol, also received a
sederal deserters and held them
- on this side.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Receiver for Planting Company.

Observation-Disclosures the petition
of the A. Wilbert's Sons Lumber and
Shingle Company, Of Plaquemine, En-
est Loeb, of the New Orleans machin-
cry firm of Haubtman & Loeb, has
been appointed receiver of the Belle
Helene Planting Company, Ltd. oper-
ating the Belle Helene Sugar Factory
The petitioners are the holders OF
about s400 claims against the defend
ant company. The defendants admit
the concern to be insolvent. Mr.. Loeb's
bond was fixed at $4,000. The sugar.
house owned by the corporation is one
of the best equipped and most mod.
ern in the state, and is estimated to
be worth in the neighborhood Of $780,
900. George B. Reuss, owner of the
Germania and Elise plantations, is the
president of the company.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
WOUNDED, SLAYS ASSAILANT
Man Uaes Gun Handed to Him by
His Son.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Aleyandria.-Phil Hebert, Jr., was
shot and killed near Bagdad, in Grant
parish. 1t is alleged that Buck Har-
per fired the fatal shot. The details
of the tragedy were related by Sheriff
Perkins. of Colfax, over the telephone
to District Attorney Hunter of this
city.
Sheriff Perkins slater that Hebert
and Harper had some words over buy.
ing hay, and that Hebert, during a
scuffle with Harper, shot Harper in
the thigh. Before Hebert could get
away on his horse Harper's son
brought him shotgun from the house,
and he killed Hebert. The shot took
effect in his abdomen.
Sheriff Perkins stated that Harper.
although badly wounded in the thigh
resisted arrest and declared he would
not be taken alive.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
SICK MAN KILLS HIMSELF
John p. Boaqni, WeII-known Citizen Of
opeIousas Ends Life.

wr.te-- S.w-naper r-'-- New. ee-v,ce
Opelousas. - John Posey Boagni,
aged 40 years. a well-known citizen
and man of means, shot himself in
the head with a revolver, dying in a
few minutes.
Mr. Boagni had been a sufferer from
paresis for nearly year and his ply
sicians nredicted that he could not
live much longer
His mind was seriously affected at
times. but he was frequently out on
the streets. and appeared better.
On several occasions he is said to
have hinted that he would kill him.
self.
Mr.. Boagni leaves his widow and a
young son. He was the youngest son
Of the late DR.. Vincent Boagni
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
JURY IN SCHMIDT
Case DISACREES
TWO MEN REFUSE TO CONVICT
PRIEST WHO ADMITTED
KILLING GIRL.
Western Newspaper Union News servic..

Western Newspaper Union News Services.
New York.-After celebrating SO
hours the jury trying the case of Hans
Schmidt, formerly rector of st. Jo-
seph's church, accused of the murder
Of Anna Aumuller, reported that it
could not reach a verdict, and was dis
charged.
The foreman of the jury reported to
Judge Foster that there was no posi-
bility of an agreement being reached,
the last ballot taken being exactly as
the first. Two of the jurors had stood
out against CONVICTION all the time,
said Foreman Ottinger.
Schmidt was remanded to the
Tombs. :.
The accused ex-priest heard the re-
port of the jury without interest
1t was learned that the two jurors
who had failed to agree with the 9TH
er 10 were of the opinion that Schmidt
is insane.
The crime for which Hans Schmidt
has been on trial is considered one of
the most revolving in the history of
this city. Early in September parts of
woman's body were found in the
Hudson river. Schmidt, arrested few
days later, admitted that on Septem-
Der he had killed Anna AuIIuller.
He said he acted by divine command
His trial started December s and to-
ward the last became largely battle
between alienists for the defense and
the state.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
ATROCITIES BY FEDERALS
Are Committed, 1t Is Said, as "Warn.
ing" to Rebels.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Laredo, Textile Mexican Feder-
ais were reported victorious in the
second days engagement of the Con-
stitutonalist siege of Neuvo Laredo,
and coupled with the stories of their
advantages over the rebels were ac-
counts of atrocities and executions
inflicted "as a warning" to insurgent
sympathizers.
Early in the morning 100 Constitu-
tionalists maneuvered for an advanta-
geous position in the eastern part of
the city, where they gained an earthen
breastworks within 1000 yards of the
Federal lines. Their fire, however,
drew a three-fold heavier return from
the Federals. Thirty Constitutionalists
and five federals were killed and the
rebels were forces to retreat to the
south.
Seven Constitutionalists were cap
tured and hanged "as a warning" in
the Federal pursuit which followed. II
was reported further, but not confirm
ed, that the Federals shot wounded
Constitutionalists left lying on the
field.
One act OF barbarism was witnessed
from the American side of the river.
A captured Constitutionalist was truss
ed up with rope to the tail Of a
wild horse which was then sent plung-
ing across the plain dragging the body
behind.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
BIGGEST Destroyer Completed.

Philadelphia.-The new twin screw
oil burning torpedo boat destroyer
Parker-largest Of its class and called
the destroyer Of destroyers'-has
been turned over to the government
by the builders here. The Parker will
be equipped with four four-inch rapid.
firing guns and four twin 1S-inch tor.
pedo tubes. One hundred men, includ
ing four officers, will be assigned to
the ship. With its tanks loaded to
their capacity the Parker Is capable Of
7n0o miles at cruising speed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
lAl LAW IS DENOUNCED
sersh Arraigns the Authori.
ues OF West Virginia.

wvpsper Onion New. s.r,,c.
son.-A severe arraignment
=. .athorities who administered
NV In West Virginia from
~. 1912. to June, 1913, when
- creek and Paint Creek coal
u0uoles were in progress. is
N q subcommittee report
a'nc by Senator Borah. mem.
senate Committee that con.
= Investigation into all the
!. tne West Virginia disturb.
=, .se report does not bear the
n0orsement of the Senate
- put was given out as "the
q fact" prepared by sena.
~ = the member charged with
mat section of the report
= courtmartial trials and al.
''ons of law by military
sofah's statement holds that
authorities. acting under
- 0n OF the governor, super.
institutional courts in west
imposed sentences not au.
- y y any standing laws and
sae duties of the civil courts
ttict and that at the time
- law was being enforced
no evidence that the civil
~. been intimidated or that
~. nave failed to perform
es faithfully.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
LOUISIANA TIMBER
LAND IS INVOLVED
HEARING GRANTED ON AsWELL
BILL AFFECTING PROPERTY
WORTH MILLIONS.
WOULD RELIEVE SETTLERS
Measure Intended to Protect Rights OF
Many Now Occupying Part of
Old Railroad Grant.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington.-Several million do!-
lars worth of timber land in Louisiana
is said to be involved in the bill of
Representative Aswell for relief of
settlers within the limits of the grant
to the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and
Vicksburg railroad, on which Chair
man Ferris, of the House Committee
on Public Lands, has arranged hear
ings to begin January 26. The saw
mill interests, to which the railroad
has sold much of the lands, and the
railroad and the settlers will be rep
resented at the hearings.
The grant to the railroad was made
in 1871 to aid in its construction from
New Orleans to Shreveport. In 1881
the company conveyed all its rights
under the grant to the New Orleans
Pacific Railroad Company. and six
years later Congress declared a for
feiture of the grant east and west of
the Mississippi river and between
New Orleans and White Castle, and
confirmed the remainder of the grant
Many settlers lived on the grant
without proving up their rights to the
land. not realizing the legal points in
volved. The Aswell bill is to remove
limitations on those settlers who now
are held to be debarred from assert
ing any rights as against patented
lands. 1t directs that all courts give
full force and effect to the terms and
provisions of the law of 1887, repeat
ing provisions intended to protect the
rights of the settlers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Makes Charge Against Actor.

Chicago.-Raymond Hitchcock, in a
suit for Injunction filed here by Phi
lander C.. Johnson, dramatic critic
of Washington, is accused of using a
"pirated" musical comedy. Johnson
alleges that vital parts Of THE Beauty
Shop" Hitchcock's present play, are
taken from a musical piece written
by himself. Johnson asserts that this
manuscript of "Dr. Fakewell,' was in
Hichcock's hands for three weeks
Hitchcock told reporters that he had
never read DR. Fakewell."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
61ATOR IS SENT
hon STRIKE ZONE
-usa. JONES, FAMOUS AS
rs,ENp OF WORKERS,
IsIpEPoRTEo.
flreNeD WITH ARREST
n Taken by Colorado State
.snl. Under Orders From Adju-
tant General Chase.
=, rnfon News Service.

..~..sper Union News Service.
ss,dad Colo.-Acting under Or
nom Adjutant General John
q detail of the state militia
suother" Mary Jones on her ar
o, here from Ell Paso. ordered her
,.turu aboard the train and accom-
"A her as far as Walsenburg, the
Of the military zone.
rsher" Jones purchased a ticket
tbh city to Denver. She offered
rmonstrance.
=, military authorities had learned
4Nother" Jones intended to stop
fdnIdad to exhort the strikers and
ling her presence undesirable in
ety, General Chase ordered her
rted. Should she return, said
,rzl Chase, she will be arrested
= military authorities.
~ presence at the station here of
: citizens than militia men on the
III Of Mother" Jones led to an
report that the citizens them
~ had deported her and that the
Dnm presence was to protect her
= Unnecessary indignities.
Is deportauon of Mother" Jones
- much anger on the part of the
|n1n and strike leaders here and
- we're many urgent requests for
~ to Denver that she return to
I'D at once, assuring her protec-
D nom any number of troops or
sgua Several strike leaders, in
1hg John McLennon, president of
cobrsdo Federation of Labor,
y at the station when Mother"
- arrived, but the military Off
would not permit her to speak
nv Of them.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Souther
Washington

Washington McLeary,
associate jus supreme Court
o. Porto Ri a..f mere. He came to
Washingtcr las fall to visit his son,
Lieutena, -suuel II. McLeary, u. 8.
A., and wa. prepared to return to
Porto Rico when taken III. Justice
McLs airy was a native of Tennessee,
but when a young man went to Tex
as. where he practiced law, was elect
ed to the state legislature and later
became attorney general OF the state.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10

Thitodaux.-At st. Joseph's Catho-
lie church Rev. Father Barber an
nounced that the college debt, which
was 100000. over two years ago and
$4,000 on January I, 1913, had been
reduced to $1,000, and that the in
terest and coupons on the bonds had
been paid, besides $4,000 improve
ments placed on the church properties.
He also announced plans to build a
new church when the college debt Is
paid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
HOUSE Of MORGAN
CAUSES UPXEAVAL
GREAT NEW YORK BANKING CON-
Germ WITHDRAWS FROM
MANY CORPORATIONS.
IS BIG CHANGE IN POLICY
Action Is Believed to Mark Passing
of System of interlocking
Oirectorates.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York.-The withdrawal of ]. P.
Morgan & Company from more than ii
score of great corporations ana the
statement shortly afterward by Geo.
T. Baker, an almost equally dominant
figure in American finance, that he
soon will take similar action. gave
Wall street a thrill that almost
brought trading on the stock exchange
to halt
Mr.. Morgan, departing from his
firms traditional policy of silence,
made public statement announcing
the withdrawal of five members of J.
p. Morgan & Company from director
ships in q corporations and the inten-
tion to withdraw from more.
Sees Change in Public Sentiment.
"The necessity of attending many
board meetings" Mr.. Morgan said,
has been so serious a burden upon
our time that we have long wished to
withdraw from the directorates of
many corporations. Most of these
directorships we have accepted with
reluctance and only because We felt
constrained to keep in touch with
properties, which We had recommend
ed to the public, both here and
abroad.
"An apparent change in public SEN
timent in regard to the directorships
seems now to warrant us in seeking
to resign from some of these connec.
tions. Indeed, it may be, in view of
the change in sentiment upon the sub.
ject that We shall be in a better po-
sition to serve such properties and
their security holders If we are not
directors. We already have resigned
from the companies mentioned, and
we expect from time to time to with
draw from other boards, upon which
we feel there is not special obliga-
ton to remain
Baker Follows Suit.
81 intend to get out as a director
of all the companies that will let me, u
said Mr.. Baker. "As a matter OF
fact. have been beginning to do SO
for the last two years."
The connection between Mr.. Baker
and the Morgan firm and especially
with the late ]. p. Morgan, is so close
that it is believed their decision re
garding Withdrawals from interlocking
directorates was agreed upon.
It is predicted by Wall street that
today's events are prophetic Of the
ending of the system of interlockine
directorates, which has been attacked
bitterly for years and recently by
members of the notional administra
ton and members of Congress, who
have been fighting what they termed
"the money trust"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10

Washington.-Lower express rates
throughout the country will become ef
fectiye within a month by terms OF
the recent Interstate Commerce order
The rates will be reduced materially
and the companies will comply with
regulations for improved methods OF
service. The average reduction In
charges will approximate IL per cent
An express company official Informed
the commission that the holiday ex
press business for 1918 was rs PEI
cent less than II was IN 1912, due ID
the parcel post
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10

Washingtrn.-That pellagra is not
due to corr and that the disease is by
no mears rs dangerous as the public
mas ben ir Shtened into believing
are TO .u.ortant conclusions reach
ed hy III Thom mpson-McFadden COM
nj or , contained in its report sub
.,s.r.d 20 the scientists. DR.. J. s. ST.
.e Of tne United States Medical Corps,
senior member of the commission, In
statement said he believed that
"within a year or two the cause of
pellagra will have been discovered"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Indians to Get $4,000. OO'

Washington. - Freedm'n n. tho
Cherokee Nation will sh.. ir q f'f
tribution Of the nation tr' .nas
and funds. The Distrirt Cor. .. e..
peals here so held in dec rr h
will distribute amoHp e. r.ar. .en
some s5,OO0,00O OF rso. ~ .rop-
erty. 4
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Rev. Billy Sunday vs. Bar Tenders

Pittsburgh, Pa.-When Rev. Billy
Sunday came here recently to clean
up Pittsburgh" the bar tenders union
grew excited and offered $4,000 for
the privilege Of having its business
secretary debate with the evangelist
on the question: who is getting the
coin-Billy Sunday or us?" Mr.. Sum
day declined the challenge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Judoe Palmer Quits Bench.

Leesville.-Judge James G.. Palmer
has sent in his resignation as fudge
of the Twelfth Judicial District. Judge
Palmer succeeded Judge Dorelle In Sep
tember, 1912, and during his official
career has made most enviable repu
tation as a jurist and done much to
ward lessening crime in this district
and his decision to quit the bench il
universally regretted. Silas D. Ponder
of Many. Saline parish, will, it is ~
derstood. be q candidate for the posi
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
u.r Million for schoIarshIps.

Baltimore.-A check for 100000
will be handed to Cardinal Gibbons
as a contribution for the Catholic
University at Washington from the
Knights of Columbus of the United
States. It is proposed to found so
scholarships for young men studying
for priesthood at the University.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Mayor Joins Hoboes' Union.

Tacoma, Notwithstanding in line
with so unemployed men, Mayor W.
w. Seymour Of this city took the
oath of allegiance and became a char
ter member of Local No. %, Hoboes OF
America, which was installed in an
abandoned school building, now occu-
pied by unemployed men. The men,
bers of the union define their organi-
zation as composed of men unable to
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
Lake Charles.-The grand Jury in its

Lake Charles.-The grand Jury in its
final report exonerated the members
of the police jury from all criminal in
tent in the matter of irregularities In
the handling of parish funds. The
sheriff is also exonerated from the
charge of excessive criminal expendi-
lures and the state accountant is de-
clared to be in error in reference to
the $4,000 paid on the courthouse
debt. which he declared should be re-
turned to the treasury of old Calcas-
leu parish and disbursed among the
sour rew parishes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10
fashioned HoIdup.

s-An - old-fashioned stage
place on the mountain
freka and Walker. Two
with revolvers covered"
9 d ordered him down from
aaey rifled his pockets of
hands together and plac-
e the coach. There were
and the robbers did not
~ sacks. The driver freed
selsphoned to the sheriff.
- ia pursuit.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-10

New York.-The body of Miss Jessie
E. McCann, the young settlement
worker who disappeared from her
Brooklyn home a month ago, has been
given up by the sea. 1t was found by
a watchman at Coney Island. having
been washed ashore by the heavy surf
during a storm. There were no signs
of violence on the body, according to
physicians who examined ii, and the
police have no clue as to the manner
in which she was drowned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1914-01-09

by r. o. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Department. the Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago.)
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1914-01-09
LESSON FOR JANUARY II.
THE MISSION OF THE SEVENTY

LESSON TEXT.-Luke 10:1-2l.
GOLDEN TEXT.-"It Is not We that
speak, but the spirit OF your Father that
speaketh in you.'-Matt. 1920.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1914-01-09
Common Schools.

All agree that there is no more impor-
tar1t matter for legislation by this or any
other state than the education Of the
children and youth. This is done by
what we term our Common schools
we owe duty to the children to see
shat, they get the best fundamental edu-
cation within our power. Mississippi las
always been liberal, as far IS orr xANthH
rjal condition will admit, towards our
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1914-01-09
Message of Gov.
Brewer to the
Legislature
of Mississippi.

* 1855
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1914-01-09


/ will state here that in every instance
where sums were borrowed first tried to
obtain loans from state banks or individ-
uals. Where I could not do this l re-
sorted to the money centers Of the East,
where the interest rate was cheaper by l
per cent at least.
| deem it proper here to refer to an OBJ
legation of the state incurred during pre-
vious administration, which is still due
and outstanding.
Just as the Session of 1912 was closing
it was brought to my attention that there
was note executed by Governor r.. +.
Noel to the First National Bank * OF f. ClaEks1
was dated August 18TH, but bore interest
from May 3rd, 1910, interest due January
18TH 1911, and January 18TH 1917. This
note was executed for che purchase price
of land bought by the trustees of the PEN
itentiary from r. H. Allen. Other land
was also bought and similar notes exc
cuted to the owners, and appropriation
was made by the legislature to cover
them. but in some way this was over
looked by you until brought TO the atten-
ton of the legislature just before the close
of the 1912 session, too late to have II In
vestigated and acted on. You will see
that the principal and interest thereon is
due at the rate of six per cent per an
The purchase of the land for which this
note was given was made under authority
of an act of the legislature entitled IAN
ACT to authorize and empower the Board
to purchase two thousand acres OF land
anywhere within the state, for cultivation
by state convicts. approved April 9Th,
1910, and of a further act of the legisla-
ture of this state entitled AN ACT to
authorize the Governor to borrow sum
of money. not to exceed fifty thousand
dollars at rate of interest not to exceed
Six per centum per annum, to purchase
additional lands for the State Penitenti-
ary." approved April 18th, 1910. You will
find on the records in the office OF the
State PSnitentiary that the lands above
provided to be purchased. were purchased
by the trustees. I urge that this appro-
priation be made as soon as practicable.
and that the interest thereon be accurate
ly computed.
| In this connection / would urge that
appropriations be made. If possible, so
that each Of the obligations have mem
toned ia this section can be taken up at
maturity, and that the interest thereon be
figured up to the time at which the money
will be available / know In former In
STANCES these who have loaned the state
mofeE p@x Ra1pelled to lose interest
for SeN#xN account Of computa-
tlnn MAifsH NsMH me time the commit