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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30

The announcement of Mr.. H. O.
Ponder for membership of the
State Board of Equalization, will
be found in this issue.
Mr.. Ponder is a prominent and
able citizen of Rapides parish who
enjoys universal respect and con-
fidence and if elected to the high
position to which he aspires, will
put forth every effort to prove
that this confidence was not mis-
placed but that he is fully capable
of safeguarding the best interests
of his constituents.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
An Atrccious Crime.

Inc neaQlnQ OF lnlS dfIlCIc uOeS
not refer to a murder or an at
tempt to murder, but it is intended
to direct the attention of all
thoughtful men and women of this
community to a crime no less
cowardly.on the part of the crimi-
nal and but little less to be dreaded
by its victim-the crime Of SIAN
der.
1t is suggested by the report OF
citizens committee which is pub
lished elsewhere in this issue,
which deals with an attempt by
some criminal IN our midst to as
sqssinate the reputation of one Of
our most honored and honorable
citizens.
A man who in addition to his
high calling as a minister Of the
Church of God, has led both
here and elsewhere a stainless life
and borne an unblemished reputa-
ton among the people of every
class and creed.
1t is an astonishing fact that
anv human creature could be SO
vile and cowardly as to invent a
charge which, if time, would indl
cate that the gentleman in ques-
ton is not only immoral, but
devoid of any sense of decency
as we'll.
1t must be that the sIanderer,
like death, loves a shining mark.
But a serious phase of matter
is suggested by the committee in
the statement that responsible
citizens, without the slightest rea-
son to believe in the truth of the
charge, repeated 1t and thereby
helped to circulate the poison.
And vet, but a few months ago
one of the leading State officials
of Louisiana was convicted and
sentenced to a long term in prison
for doing just what these respon-
sible citizens did-repeating ru-
mors which reflected upon the
integrity of another citizen.
The Supreme Court of this
State has declared: (36 and 467)
in giving currency to libelcus
or slanderous report and publica-
tons, a party is as much respon-
sible, criminally and civilly, as if
be had originated the defama.
tion.'
Again the same high tribunal
has said:
Tale bearers are as bad as tale
maa;is.
lis often impossible and always
difficult to run down the in
yentor of such vile SANDERS as the
enc referred to in the report of
the committee, but those who as
sist him in his deadly work by
repeating what he has originated
are easy to reach both by the civil
and criminal arms of the law.
For this reason it is hard to
understand how responsible people
will be guilty of such thought
lessness.
We congratulate Mr.. Freeman
on the promptness and I vigor
which he displayed in indicating
his character, and in the name OF
the public we extend thanks to the
gentlemen of the committee for
the thoroughness with which they
performed their delicate and diff
cult task.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30

The sheriff of a Louisiana par
ish is SO displeased with the Demo
cratic administration at Washing
ton because of its treatment of the
sugar industry that he has dropped
his given name, Wilson and
Woodrow doesn't even know it. =
st. Francisville True Democrat.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
Most Prompt and EffectuaI Cure for
Bad Colds.

When you have BAD cold you want
a remedy that will not only give re-
lief. but effect prompt and perma-
nent cure, remedy that is pleasant
to take, remedy that contains moth
ing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy meets all thess requirements.
1t acts en- natures plan. relieves the
lungs, aids expectoration, opens the
secretions and restores the system to
a healthy condition. This remedy
has a woold wide sale and use. and
can always be depended upon. Sold by
all dealers
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
Proceedings Parish Democratic
Executive Committee.
July, 28th 1914.

The Committee met according to call
with Vice-chairman Kile presiding and
the following members and quorum
Pre ser Hvsm ". Kils' Ghas De y BLEW
Page, Ed. Sanders, j. H. Rhodes, e.
c. Prudhomme and proxy for Sam'l
Friedman, u. P. Breazeale and proxy
for G. a. Presley Valsin Lambre and
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
Attention.

The public in general, men and
women, are called to attend a
meeting in the American cemetery
at 6 p. M, August End, 1914 for
the purpose forming a government
for this cemetery.
MIS-. ]. II, WILLIAMS.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30

WANTED intelligen Boys
or Girls in every Village and 7, wn in
this parish, as resident representatives
for New Orleans concern. No capital
or investment required. Strictly legi-
timat>. dignifed occuo patton r. ,quiring
but LITTLE Of your spare tine. Ior par
ticulars write at once to V LILLIAN
RAY, Hicks Building, New Orleans,
La.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30

for Rent or SaIe-The O'Quin resi-
dence on New Second street near the
Normal; eight rooms; electric lights:
bath; stable and large ward Posses
sion october lst. Apply to y. f.
Ewing.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
FOR RENT OR SALE

Seven room cottage corner Lafay-
cite and Third streets: newly papered
and painted: large yard and water in
house. Apply to A. 4. Ewing or y.
w. Watson.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
FOR STATE BOARD OF EQUAL
ZATTON

We are authorized to announce
H. O. PONDER
of Rapides Parish as a candidate for
membership of the State Board of
Equalization from the Eighth Congress.
sional District, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR CONGRESS

FOR CONGRESS
We are authorized to announce
DIR. ]. B. ASWELL,
as a candidate for Congress from the
Eighth District comprising the Parishes
of Natchitoches, Winn, Rapides, Avoy-
Giles, LaSalles, Grant, Vernon and Sa-
bine, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary when held.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30

FOLEY KIDNEY PILLs
FOR Eh.1MATish MONEYS AND HLAopEF.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-07-30
Official Journal Parish of NatchItoches
3" Parish School Board.
City of NatchitOChes.

Communications are solicited, afio
we will not be held responsible Tor any
views contained therein.
No attentiot will be paid to anony
nous letters.
The Pensacola journal., 1914-12-20

Continued on Next Page.)
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
DUR. WON'T OPEN
GRAND BELT Line.
Informs Council That II win
Suspend Operations Until
Clearance Curve is Granted

The ID. u. r. has informed the com.
mon council by letter that cars will
not be put In operation on the juno
uon'aye. belt line until the aldermen
grant permission for the construction
OF clearance curve at Junction and
Dix-ayes. In recent litigation In the
circuit court Judge Murphy held that
a resolution passed by the council
last April contemplated wide curve.
but did not specifically authorize n
Aid. John c. Lodge Tuesday night.
introduced the necessary resolution.
and the committee On public utilities
Will meet In special session, Friday
morning. to act on II.
Frederick It. Bancroft, engineer and
railway expert, has pointed out that
the ID. u. n. needs the Dix-ave. curve
to complete its plans for an interur.
ban belt line which would enable the
company to defy the city should an
attempt be made TO Dust II from
streets upon which franchises have
already expired.
Judge Murphy's decision will be an
pealed to the supreme court. SAYS the
unless the council adopts a
suitable resolution such as the one
introduced by Aid. Lodge.
ID. p. W. Commissi oner Fenkell has
been granted $1,000 by the council TO
be used In special Investigation OF
the sewage disposal problem.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
PHYSICIANS SCOUT
INSANITY THEORY

The Jury In the case Of Percy Fin
ningsdorf, charged with robbery while
armed, was still out at 1880 o'clock
wednesday afternoon, having retired
to deliberate shortly before noon.
Finningsdorfs defense. that ne
was insane, was given a blow by Drs.
J.. B. Kennedy and !. X. Polozker, who
were appointed by Judge Connolly TO
examine the defendant. The physi-
clans declared II was their opinion
that Finningsdorf Is now sane. The
only phase Of the insanity question
which the jury can consider, there
fore, Is as to whether Finningsdorf
was insane Mt the time when the rob-
berry was committed. His attorneys
contended that he could not be tried
because ne was insane at the time Of
the trial 80
Finningsdorf, with Roy Ellsworth,
IL alleged to have entered the apart
ments Of Fred Jarvis. restaurateur.
and after assaulting Jarvis with y
gas pipe, stole cash and jewelry to
the value OF $1,000 Ellsworth has
been convicted OF robbery, while
armed.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

or the great progress made by the
church ut Van and of the hospital,
church and the boys school which he
founded In that community. The
boys school han just been raised to
college grade and It is In behalf OF
this institution that Mr.. Reynolds
has come to America.
"A fierce assault made on DR.. Ray
nOlds and his party by blood-thirsty
Kurdish chief years ago az they were
passing through mountain pass and
which resulted In badly slashed face
and head for DIR. Reynolds, was the
means of the establishment OF the
first Christian church at Van. The
American government exacted good
sized indemnity from Turkey for the
outrage, and the American board
rendered the money to DR. Reynolds
for the building OF his church.
"The attitude of the Moslem Turk
toward Christians Is one Of inherited
hatred and contempt accentuated by
the bitter experience OF the past three
years and by their present view Of
Europe In savage snternecine war;"
said the Rev. George y. Herrick. for
nearly so years missionary at Con-
stantinople,, "but In spite Of all this
We are making great strides In the
Ottoman empire. In recent years por-
tons of sacred scripture have been
bought and read By hundreds of thou
sands OF inquiring Mahomedans"
The Rev. Joseph X. Greene. who
has seen nearly halt cenrnry OF
service at Constantinople. paid a
glowing tribute to the splendid work
done by the Oriental Christian church
es for the maintenance OF the Chris
tan name through centuries OF
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

TO the court that the defense would
not be prepared TO make An opening
statement earlier than Thursday
morning. He added that several wit
nesses. which have been called By the
defense. have TO come q considerable
distance and cannot be here until the
latter part OF the week.
We made our motion In good faith
and. Of course did not anticipate the
ruling by your honor" said McNa-
mara I'VE are not criticizing the
court, as we are all entitled 10 our
own opinions. We hope to go right
ahead with the case and finish up this
week"
That's good news" observed the
court,
1T sounds good to us. Also" replied
Mcnamara. who has spent months OF
hard land not overly remunerative,
II certain reports are true). work on
the case.
tom" Gilman appeared crestfall-
en- when he heard the courts ruling.
Prosecutor Frazer was jubiiant.
Just what ! expected" said the
prosecutor. The balance OF the week,
morning and afternoon sessions, will
be held to hasten the end OF the long
drawn out trial.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
WITHROW TO SPEAK
FOR SMALL BOARD
Cincinnati Leader in School
Movement VIII Address the
Goth Century Club

DR.. John M. withrow, president of
the Cincinnati board OF education and
leader In the successful fight In that
city for board Of seven members to
be elected ut large will be the speak
er at the Education day" meeting In
the Twentieth Century club, Thurs
day afternoon. Mrs. r. G. Osborn,
chairman OF the clubs education com
mittee, win have charge OF the meet
Ing. which will be open to the general
public.
The struggle for Q smaller board in
Cincinnati lasted for 10 years. II
was not until 1913 that DR.. Withrow
and others succeeded In having the
Ohio legislature pass q small school
board act and board OF seven mem
bers. including two women, was elect.
ed. Then began legal battle with
the old ward boards, which were dom
mated by politicians, and for time
Cincinnati had two school boards.
The struggle ended when the SUI
preme court declared the small school
board act constitutional. The small
school board has been in operation
for q year and has demonstrated In
every way Its vast superiority over
the cumbersome and inefYicient ward
boards. DR.. withrow will tell how
the small board lis being operated. In
view Of the constitutional amendment
providing for small school board
which will be voted on In Detroit at
the fall election. Dr. withrow's talk
VIII be very interesting.
Mrs. James Langley, Mrs. John 8.
Moffat and Mrs. Stanley @. Stevens
will read biennial reports before the
opening of the public meeting
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
Judge Phelan Also Overrules De.
Tense Attempt to Strike Out
Testimony Concerning
Confession
HEARINGS WILL BE
REOPENED THURSDAY
Both Morning and Afternoon
Sessions Will be Held Re-
mainder of Week

Judge Phelan, wednesday morning,
overruled two motions made by the
defense In the Gilman bride case. one
TO strike out all testimony relating to
Glinran's alleged confession, and the
second. to take the case from the jury
and direct verdict Of mot guilty"
The courts ruling on the two mo-
tons Is as follows:
II wish to thank the counsel for
the very kind and eficient manner In
which they have helped to tighten the
labors OF the court In its examination
OF the many authorities cited In sup.
port of their respective contentious,
and to assure counsel that deeply
appreciate the same.
"In reference to the motions made
by counsel for the defendant: First
To strike out all the testimony ad
mitteC for the purpose OF establishing
q confession upon the part OF the de-
PENDANT on July 26, 1912; this testi
mony has already been received. and
I am of the opinion that its weight
Is proper subject OF determination
by the jury, under instructions such
as will guard the legal rights Of de
fendant. and which will be given a,
the proper time. While the court
recc gnizes the safeguards with which
the law surrounds the receipt OF con
fess.cns. am OF the opinion that this
testimony Is admissible under the au
thority of the People vs.. Baker. Goth
Mich, D. 294; People VS.. Howies, 81
Mich, D. 400; Chitty's Criminal Pro
ceduie; Commonwealth vs. Cullen, III
Cass., 431; 1. Gray; Hopt. vs.. Utah
10 u. g., 5S3. which Is most able
opinion OF Mr.. Justice Harlan, In
which he collates the English author.
tiles In part. The motion IL there
fore denied. and exception noted for
defendant.
"The second motion is to withdraw
this case entirely from the jury, and
direct verdict OF not guilty upon the
whole record. In view of all the facts
and circumstances az shown in the
case, this court believes 1t to be Its
duty, under the authority OF People
VS.. Liphardt. to submit the case to
the jury"
The defense took the customary ex'
ception TO the courts ruling on both
motions.
Attorney Mcnamara then explained
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

darkness and oppression. THE
American churches owe 70 the orien-
tai churches q vigorous prosecution
, Of the missionary work." said the Rev.
Mr.. Greene.
The Rev. Charles c. Tracy, of Mar
sovan. Turkey. spoke forcefully on
the importance OF education as an
evangelizing force.
Devotional service by Professor Ed
ward l.. Bosworth. OF Oberlin college.
opened the wednesday morning SEES.
sion OF the board. Professor Bos-
worth, who IL splendid speaker.
chose as his topic, Christian enter
prise"
Cd with an address on the outstanding
features of the missionary year.
The marked changes taking place
IN the Moslem world. the new conf
deuce revealed In our missionaries IN
China upon the part OF the Chinese
government oficials. the redistribu-
ton Of al Mexico IN such q way that
ali the denominations through close
ana intimate cooperation shall ab-
proach the problem aea unit. and the
great war in nuropsy- 80 Nr, Dar-
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

ton" are the unique and distinct out
standing features OF the year"
That the Chinese magistrate OF the
district OF Fenchow, China. and man
who does not profess Christianity.
has urged the missionaries to take
over the government schools and has
promised them absolute control OF the
schools. even OF the religious teach
ing and agreeing furthermore TO pro
vide funds for their maintenance was
the surprising statement made by
Mr.. Barton In his talk to show the
confidence the Chinese are now be-
ginning to have In the missionaries.
The talks or the medical mission
aries, DR. II. 8. Hollenbeck. Kamun-
dongo. Africa; DR., II. N. Kinnear.
Foochow. China, and Dr. Alden r.
Hoover. cesarea; Turkey. were a par
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

ticularly interesting feature OF the
Wednesday session. These men who
have for years under the greatest diff
ficulties administered to the sick Of
these foreign lands and by their cures
paved the way for the introduction
OF Christianity. told Of the respect
and admiration the natives now have
for the missionary physician.
I'm the African mind disease IN
closely associated with witchcraft,
sorcery and evil spirits" said DR.. Hol-
lenbeck, 'and ability to cure disease
therefore implies ability to cope with
those dire Influences. Hence medi.
cine and surgery become powerful In
struments for breaking down super.
stition and implanting the truths Of
Christianity"
One of the finest addresses OF the
day was given by the Rev. Sidney L.
Gulick, professor at the Doshisha
university, Kyoto, Japan, who spoke
on the recent developments In Japan.
The Rev. Mr. Gulick Is considered an
authority on Asiastic problems. hav-
ing resided In Japan for 20 years.
Forces are now at work creating q
Misunderstanding and an ill-feeling
DcINtch NniS COuhtiy anu JdPou dn0
China" said he. This can be over
come BY the white meeting the orien-
tai on terms OF equality. Our Chris
tian missionaries are of wonderful
benefit to the nation In this respect"
Walter F.. Hume. Leroy III. Stafford,
Alan M. Fairbank and Ralph l..
Abraham. new recruits for mission
airy work, made short talks on why
they proposed to be missionaries. The
Rev. F. c. Liu, China, spoke on Chris
tian educational opportunities In
China, and the Rev. p. b. Kennedy,
Durazzo, spoke on the situation In
Albania. New plans for Mexico was
discussed by the Rev. John Rowland.
Mexico.
The program for wednesday even
ing will consist Of addresses by the
Rev. George A. Hall. Boston. Score
tary william f. Strong, and the Rev.
Rockwell III. Potter. Hartford.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
BLAME DEMENTED MAN
FOR BOMBS IN CHURCH

NEW YORK, Oct. IA. -Monsignor
Lavelle. rector of St Patrick's cathe-
dral, secuted the theory today that
the bombs which exploded In the
cathedral and In front Of st. Al
Dhonsers church rectory last night
were placed there by Industrial Work
era Of the World sgitators.
"The explosion last night followed
an usunual period OF calm as far a.
cranks and criticism was concerned"
said the rector. II conclude that Il
was the work OF some demented
man"
The damage was very slight.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
DEPUTY DRESSES IN
DARK; OH HORRO y
You See, Clage Is Tall and Land
lords Son is Short and the
Trousers Didn't Fit

Deputy Sheriff Zely Clago will never
again put on his clothes In the dark.
Tuesday night he went to Lenox,
Mich. to serve an attachment. Ii was
a long trip and called for but a few
hours rest when he must start back,
He removed HIS shoes and his suit
and lay down In room at the little
hotel, with directions to be called IN
time for the early morning train,
He was awakened by a pounding on
the door and voice yelling for him
to hurry up as he had but few min.
utes before train time.
Clago dressed as fast as he could,
not waiting to light the old-fashioned
oil lamp.
He made the train all right and set
tied back In his seat to rest. A man
across the aisle looked at him aud
smiled SO did the conductor and
the brakeman and the candy butcher
Several travelling men appeared, took
a look--and laughed. Zely was hall
asleep and did not realize that he was
the cause of the mirth until chance
friend appeared and slapped him on
the shoulder.
'-For the love OF Mike where did
you get EN-" he said.
Clago looked down and then dashed
for the car steps.
The trousers were not his trousers
They " ere someone else's. Very much
so. The bottom struck him just be
low the knee and the color scheme
was a wild and hayward one. In the
pockets he discovered nothing.
He managed to get on the train be-
fore Il started and made his way back
to the hotel. investigation showed
that he had seized the trousers Of the
landlords son who was fat but short
He caught q freight an hour later
and arrived In town In time to 30 to
work.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
PIONEERS OF
MISSION WORK
TELL OF TRIALS
Men Who Have Labored for
Christ In Foreign Lands Give
Experiences
SPIRIT OF TOLERANCE
BECOMING APPARENT
Leaders of Natives No Longer
Look With Suspicion on Amer
lean Missionaries

Graphic talks on the many trials.
the pathetic and amusing experiences
OF the missionaries in Turkey and
the wonderful progress of Christian.
ity In that country given by the five
veterans who have served their
church among the Moslems for more
than 40 years. madc the Wednesday
session OF the American Board OF
Commissioners for Foreign Missions
intensely interesting for the hundreds
OF delegates and others In attend
ance
DR.. George c. Reynolds. who has
spent As years In Turkey and who,
after an absence OF 20 years. has re-
turned TO America to raise fund of
100000 for the establishment of
college at Van. Turkey. told of his
early efforts among the Moslems
when conditions were extremely peril
GUS and the protection afforded mis-
sionaries today was lacking. He told
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
$lO7, 400.0l
TO BE RAISE
''WAR TAX J.
Falling on in Beer Ccas1u
May Reduce This sur q
$9O.498. 2se
MOVIES TO MAKE UP
SUM OF s75o
Liquors To Pay More Thsn
Per Cent Of Total Rev-
enue Levy
MOVIES TO MAKE UP
SUM OF s75oI

WASHINGTON. Oct. 14.--The ~
OF s107, 400, 600 VIII be raissd p
year by the war raxes imposed 4
the pending bin. Secretary q
Treasury McAdoo informed TIE r.
ate this afternoon. A rsduottol
S2,00o.000 will be made throuoh
striking out OF the tax on propr1c
medicines, as voted today ~
finance committee. II the fallinG 4
In the consumption OF beer which
been going on for the past few uc1
continues. .McAdoo explained. tbo
tai will have 10 be reduced to
4ss,2s6 (not counting patent ~
cine taxi. I
According TO McAdoo's ngures
tax on beer will yield $43.796. 000, e.
titled spirits. 100000 sweet VI
"a. $50 900; dry wines, $780, 0o *
total OF $57,015.000 from beer n.
and liquor. The tar on bankeRo,
Adoo estimated, will yield &4,3oo.
pawn brokers, y250.000; comniq
brokers. $250,000; customs bro1(
$4,000; theaters. $1,000 900. Of M
$750.000 will be paid by moving =
ture theaters.
The stamp tax transfers Of 6f0
and bonds will yield, Il was eo<lr
ed, Ss,000,000, while the tar on q
graph companies will total $1,000.
and on chewing gum, $4,000 o0o, +
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
MRS. r. 5. STEARNS
GRANTED DIVORCE

Frederick 8. Stearns. son or Fred
erick X. stearns, president OF Fred
erick Stearns . Co, has been d.
vorced By Mrs. Stearns on the ground
OF extreme cruelty. Although the de-
cree was granted on Oct Z, the mat
ter was kept 90 secret that no word
OF II became public until today. The
two children Of the couple. Gertrude,
aged four, and Frederic, aged three.
are Given into the custody Of their
mother. who n allowed $500 PER
mea1h lor thelr suppogt
The Detroit times., 1914-10-15
COMPANY REFUSES TO
DROP TICKET LITIGATION

The d. u. r.. In view of the Aug. z
agreement. IL willing to postpone the
one-fare and workingmens ticket liti-
cation, but II Will not agree to the re-
quest Of Corporation Counsel Lawson
to discontinue the cases. Therefore.
Mr. Lawson will argue before the
United States supreme court. Friday,
for the discontinuance Of the litiga-
ton. that has been pending for the last
Is months. The city won both the
Fairview fare cases before the SUI
preme court of the state.