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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06
Don't Miss the Opportunity

Every electOr IN the State OF
Louisiana will have the right to
vote on the question of whether
there shall or shall not be held a
convention to frame a new con-
stitution for the state, which op
portunity will present itself on
the 31st day of August, and ev-
cry voter, whether he be Demo-
crat, Republican, Socialist, Bull
Moose or Independent should a.
vail himself of that opportunity
and go to the polls and vote
against the proposed constitution
al convention.
Don't miss this opportunity,
fellow citizens, for it is the most
important matter that can be
submitted to you, one on which
you, in all probability, will nev-
err have a chance to vote again.
1t is not a ques o n
of who shall hold office
for the next four years, or
/ of who shall administer the laws
as they now exist, but it is of
the formation of the organic law
of the state under which the PEG
pie, high and low, rich and poor
must live for the next forty or
fifty years.
The personnel of the proposed con
vention does not hold out much
hope to the common people of
lettering their present condi-
ton; and especially is this true
of the delegation from the city
of New Orleans. AS a whole
the delegation represents but
one element of our population -
the political one, and the com.
mon people cannot expect any
good from the delegation repre-
senting this one element. We
are receiving encouraging news
daily, from all of the rural Sec
tions of Louisiana to the effect
that opposition to the calling of
a constitutional convention is
growing every day, but the
voters should not grow to be
careless and over-confident on
that account and fail to go to
the polls and vote, but we should
turn out in full force and vote
against the proposition with the
same zest that we would if we
believed that there would be but
a few votes difference.
The danger to your civic, eco
nomic and political rights is so
very grave, fellow citizens, that
you cannot afford to not go
out on the 3lst of this month
and put yourself on record as op
posing that which, if carried,
will amount to the most enor-
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06

A revival meeting began Wed
nesday night at the Grayson
Methodist Church and will con-
tinue ten days.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce MR.,
E. McClanahan as candidate for shel
if of Caldwell parish subject to the
action of the democratic primary.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06
FOR ASSESSOR

We are authorized 70 announce Mr..
W. 3. Perkins as candidate for as
SCISSOR of Caldwell parish subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06
FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to announce MIX.
THOS. BOWEN EUBANKS as a can
didate for Clerk of Court, subject to
the action of the democratic primary,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-06
Police Jury Proceedings

Columbia, La, July 6, 1919
The police jury met this day
in regular session with all mem
bers present.
The minutes of the last meet.
ing, June 7, 1915, were read anC
on motion duly seconded and cal
sled, adopted.
Petition from citizens asking
that DR.. J. N. Dial be placed or
the INDECENT list was read anC
no action was taken.
On motion duly seconded anC
carried the sum Of seventy-fve
dollars or as much thereof as
may be necessary, was appro
priated to cross-lay and repair
the Kelly and Newport road ir
the Caster swamp.
On motion duly seconded anc
carried, j, W. King is hereby
authorized to have a bridge built
on the Caster landing swamp.
The Board adjourned until {
o'clock p. m.
The Board met pursuant to ad
journment with all members
present.
Mr.. Monroe FARRELL rendered
his resignation as parish treas.
urer, which was, on motion duly
seconded and carried, accepted.
The police jury then proceed.
ed to elect a parish treasurer for
the unexpired term of Mr.. Jar
rell, which resulted in the cleo
ton of w A Brandin.
The statement of w E Cod
frey, Sheriff and Tax Collector,
showing the several amounts col
lected on the tax rolls of 1914,
was read and on motion duly
seconded and carried, accepted.
The committee on claims made
its report which on motion duly
seconded and carried was adopt.
ed.
The finance committee sub.
mitted it's report which on mo.
ton, duly seconded and carried,
was adopted.
On motion duly seconded and
carried, the police jury adjourn
ed until it's regular meeting
September 7, 1915.
H. H. Rogillio, Pres
R. R. Reddltt, Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
Tried To Bylbe Russians
 To Caryy Copper 70 Gerzuams

made part of the evidence upon which the men are held over for further hearing. Four of the men charged with conspiracy were locked up and are under federal custody tonight. These included Fay, Walter Scholz, his brother -in-law, who after being released in police court at Weehaw- wen was arrested on federal warrants and brought to New York. They were taken before a United States com missioner and held in $25,000 bonds each pending a hearing on November A. Both said they had no funds to employ counsel. Paul Daeche elected to be taken before commissioner in Jersey City. He was also held in S25,- GOO bond but his hearing was set for November 3. Dr. Herbert Kienzle was arrested yesterday in New York and tonight had been unable to fur nish bond for his release from the Tomhts Max Breitung, the fifth man, has not vet been arrested.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
DIRECTORS IF NEW HAVEN QUIT
 DURING TRIAL
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NEW YORK, oct. 26.-Henry Me i Harg and Frederick Brewster, directors of the New Haven on trial with nine others of the former directors, under the sherman law, have resigned. The resignations were announced after the adjournment of court and will be pre- sented tomorrow at the annual meeting of the New Haven. It is said this ac- ton is due to desire not to embarrass the present management on account of their status as alleged ViOlators Of the law
 McHarg and Brewster entered the board together on May 31. 1907. They figure in the case at the time New Haven was busy taking over steamship lines and trolley properties. The spectre of the Missouri freight rate decision by which the United State. supreme court in 1897 first applied the sherman law, arose at the trial. The question put before the jury to decide, was whether tte decision absOlved the directors of the New Haven from knowing that they were committing il- legal acts prior to that date and there fore could not have intended the con spiracy with which they are charged. IIIdl Ol ulOHOpOlIZIIlS IIlE IId1IlC III New England or whether. knowing that they had been committing illegal acts they continued them in spite of the de- cisiOn.
 The question came up when the gov ernment proposed to introduce the minutes of the New Haven board dated May l, 1897 in which it was stated that the directors had been called together tO consider what DOIicv ShOuId he rIIr sued by the company and what advice should be given to the New York-New England railroad company in regard to freight matters, in view of the recent decision of the supreme court O< the United States in the trans Missouri freight association case"
 No action was taken bv the directors
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
Turns
 DOWn Proposed
 NOnbaytlsan LaO
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-Cali- fornia electors rejected the proposition to make all state offices non partisan. according to indications from the larger voting Centers of the state. From 641 precincts the vote on the non partisan amendment was 14,572 for and 19,S66 against The vote was light. That in San Francisco was estimated at twenty per cent of the normal vote.
 In San Diego, Los Angeles and other points it was reported that from twenty-five to thirty-five per cent of the registration voted. The nOn- partisan plan was advocated as a progressive party, the measure hay ing the support of Governor Johnson and the state administration. Owing to the small vote available at a late hour. there was possibility the tide might turn. The proposal to estab- fish a system of rural credits seemed to be running better than any other of the proposed constitutional amend mentS.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
EARL LOREbURN
 URGES CAUTION
 IN THE BALKANS
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LONDON, oct 26.-Replying to a question by Earl Loreburn in the house of lords this afternoon as to the program for the campaign in the Balkans. Marquis LansdoWne, unionst leader, who holds a seat in the cabinet without portfolio, said:
 T must say with great regret that we must admit the program for the campaign in northern Serbia has been such as to render it highly improb- able that the Serbian army will be able to withstand for any great length of time the attacks to which it is eX- posed from the Austro- German forces on the north aided by the stab in the back Serbia is receiving at the hands of the BuIgarians.
 LansdoWne explained the British force landed at Saloniki. which num- bers 13,000, was sent at the request of Serbia at the instance of Veni- zelos, then premier for the purpose of enabling Greece to fulfill her treaty obligations.
 Earl Loreburn had asked whether the dispatch of troops to Saloniki has been determined upon with the ap- proval of the naval and military authorities and whether the govern
 
 provision had been made for com munications with this force, and for it's supply of men and material to the satisfaction of the naval and military experts. Loreburn said he under stood the governments desire was a matter not to be debated at the pres ent time, but there was a reason for asking the -uestion
 We were disc-'r--:.,eed in the Darda- nelles enterprise. the earl continued. He added he did not know whether that enterprise was commenced with or without the advice of the naval and military authorities and one could not help asking whether this new venture would be a repetition of that. The greatest danger from which the country could suffer- the speaker said, was unpreparedness and inde- cisiOn.
 Marquis Lansdowne explained there were moments when it was not in the public interest that questions relat ing to the war be freely discussed in parliament as the effect of such dis cussion on both the allies and their
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
Transport Sunk by Subma- rine and All But Ninety nine of Crew Reported to Have Been Rescued When Ship Goes Down
SERBS BEING
 FORCED BACK
German Invaders Making Progress in Their Invas- ion of Servia. But Are Paving Dearly for All the Ground Gained
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LONDON, oct. 26.-An official an nouncement made public tonight says:
 The British transport Marquette was torpedOed in the Aegean sea. It is understood that only ninety nine Of the personnel of the vessel are un- accounted for. No further details re- ceived"
 The Serbians which have been gal lantly holding the northeastern cor ner Of Serbia, where the Teuton and Bulgarian armies are about to join, are being slowly forced back The invaders are making a steady pro- gross on the northern and eastern frontiers The Serbians have reached the hills and are making them pay heavily for every mile.
 The Germans have made further progress at the Dvina river. par ticularly near nloukst. Along the rest of the line through the provinces of Wilma, Grodno and Volhynia. in Galicia. there have been battles at many points, the advantage tluctuat- ing. The Italians are still carry ing on an offensive against the Austrians. In the struggle in the
 
 making progress. The French claim to have extended their gains. taking the adjoining trench north of Mas sizes
 The French and Serbians are en- trenched and awaiting reinforce ments which they hope will enable them to drive the Bulgarians out of Macedonia. Lansdowne said Eng land and France have taken the challenge of the central powers in the east as elsewhere, and are pre- pairing to strike blow for blow. It is hcred eventually to receive the support of Greece and Rumania, all though they are not depending on them. Sir Edward Grey told the House of Commons that Engiand's offer to cede Cyprus to Greece had lapSed- Greece has not fulfilled her treaty obligations with Serbia. The British minister at Athens has reported that the French have joined the SerbianS ard the Bulgarians ate being held. England and France, Marquis Lansdowne told the house of Lords. are dispatching strong forces to the near west and reported that General Munro, the new com manGer at Gallipoli, will determine which point is to be used. German
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
Only Armament
 Sufficient Fox
 Actual Defemse
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NEW HAVEN, Oct. 26.-The Ma tional Council of Congregational churches. through a resolution. has re- corded it's belief that the armaments of the United States should not be greater than an adequate defense requires. The president and members of congress are asked to recognize this principle and are urged to bend their energies to working out in cooperation with other governments, a plan for an interna- tional organization that will render the recurrence of war impossible.
 This resolution, together with one adopted earlier appealing to the. presi- dent to do something to stop the Arme- nian atrocities, will be carried to Washington by a committee of five to be named tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
ARRESTS MADE
 FOLLOWING BIG
 P|TTSbURC FIRE
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PITTSBURG. Oct 26.-Three off cials of the Union Paper Box com pany and the eXecutor of the Brown estate, owner of the building in which the cOmpany's factory was located, were arrested in connection with the fire yesterday, resulting in the death of thirteen and injury to twenty. They were released on bail. Five investiga- tions are being conducted in an effort to fix the blame.
 The warrants were issued by the coroner, who said the men were
 wanted for charges which may result regarding the deaths of Collette Sell
 man and others. H. H. Woods, ex-
 ecutor of the Brown estate, was re-
 leased on $10,000 bail. Henry Weis-
 kopf, president; William Kimbel, sec
 retary and treasurer and Henry
 Schaefer. foreman of the factory, were released on s5000 bail and will appear at the coroners inquest next Tues day.
 The coroner is conducting three of the investigations. the state one and
 the city one.
 County Fire Marshal Thomas Pfarr
 in statement tonight said he believed the fire was caused by a careless (Continued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27

In accordance with the request of the striking miners of the Clifton -MOrenci district. and with the approval of Gov crnor Hunt. a full and far-reaching in vestigation of the conditions leading to the present strike. as we'll as of deVel- orments since the men have walked out. has been ordered by William B. Wilson. secretary of the United States department of labor Word to this eff feet was received yesterday afternoon by Governor Hunt. and it is his under standing that the court of inquiry which is to be instituted by the federal authorities to sift the matter to the bottom. will begin it's sessions some time within the next two weeks.
 Several days ago. when 1t was evil dent that the Fl Paso conference of the mine managers and the representa- tives of the miners was likely to come tc nauEht. Governor Hunt wired Secre- tary Wilson asking that the federal au- fhorities take a hand in the matter, and investigate the grievances of the strik- CTS. as well as the general conditions surrounding the mining industry in this state. The governor .n his messa ge suggested that the investigation em- body a consideration of the wage scale, Nne NNlng conditions, working hours, the prices charged for food and water. and the hospital service in that district
 Joseph .. Meyers. who was sent to this state to look into the Clifton af- fair. is now at Clifton, having gone there from Fl Paso, and it is probable that he will be named as chief Of the government committee which is to have charge of the quiz
 X great deal of influence is said to have been brought to bear on the gov ernor to prevent any federal irterven- tion in the matter of the Clifton strike but in the opinion of the chief, execu- tive things have reached such a point that governmental probe seems ad- -isahie. in fact imperative. The min ing interests have been especially de- sirous that the United States keep it's hands off the affair. but. as will be seen by reading Secretary Wilson's letter tho department of labor seemed to be cg the same opinion as Governor Hunt in believing that the time was ripe when Uncle Sam should take a hand in the matter.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
FOR BATTLE NEAR
 AGUA PR|ETA
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DOUGLAS, oct. 26.-Trenches fac ing Douglas, only about three hun dred feet south of the boundary are being dug by Carranza soldiers at Agua Prieta. Tie explanation was that the trenches are designed as defense against the Villa troops who might slip around to the east and west of Agua Prieta and at tack from the American side.
 Carranza Consul Carduna received bills of lading for sixteen field pieces shipped via fast freight from Piedras Negras. With these Gales will have twenty guns, and small arms are coming in bond.
 General Benjamin Hill. who with his staff and troops were accorded permission to pass over American territory from Laredo to Douglas, will arrive on Thursday, about tWen- ty four hours ahead of the soldiers. When these endorsements arrive, General Gales expects to take the field against the invading Villa army.
 United States military officers here have recommended that General Funston send an additional regiment of artillery to Douglas to preserve
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
DETACHMENT IF
 GUARD GOES ID
 JOIN COMPANIES

Headed by Major r.. r. Grinstead Sergeant Major R. Hess and Lieut. ]. A. Wilson, of company A. a de- tachmenU of over a score of guards men, members of companies A, B, and F. of Phoenix, left last evening over the Southern Pacific for the Clifton strike district At Tempe, those members of companies c and D. who have not already been sent tn the strike zone, entrained, nd the detail was raised to over a hun dred men when members of the Tue son company joined the valley con tingent
 In the dim light of the station platform. the officers were gathered, attending to the last details before the departure of the men. who had been sent aboard car reserved for them. A khaki clad reporter strolled by. and was gazed Tt with the aG miration that a uniform always eX- cites, until on sharp order to Fall h. he said he had no gun.
 Major Grinstead said before his de- parture that he didn't know what the conditions were in Clifton, that demanded the presence of extra mi litiamon, but that he presumed that the state was taking steps to con- trol the situation it fOresees must arise when the poverty of the strikers brings hunger with it. The guard, he said was prepared for any emergency, and. although ne. and every man in the organization sincerely hoped no trouble would arise, the patrol would be ready for anything The twenty five men who
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
SPURNED
 BY SPANISH STRIKERS

Metcalf Miners Union. His talk was greeted by jeers, cat calls and questions as to whether he stood in with Juan Guerra. When the vote was taken it was practically unani- nous aginst arbitration.
 This did not end the discussion. During the remainder Of the after noon the strikers argued among them selves.
 The camp is at fever heat and serious trouble is feared. The prin- cipal objectors were the Spaniards. Neither they nor the MeXicans seemed to fully understand the proposition. They want assurance of an increase in wages before they return tc work
 Late this afternoon a number of Metcalf strikers came to Clifton and sent wire to Charles Mover, presi- dent of theWestern Federation of Minrs asking his advice.
 The Morenci meeting was much like that at Metcalf. At first there
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
Only Legislative Cam
 Glue Ald To Strikers

broached to me several times of late, but I cannot see how the thing could be done under the existing circum
 stances. In order for any moneys to be paid out for such a purpose, it would be necessary for the legislature to meet and make a specific appropriation. However, in event of reports coming in of instances where people were actual lv starving to death. I ina zine that the laws of the state which govern the eX
 pendture of public moneys could be set aside temporarily. and financial aid given to those in distress, but things would have to reach a very acute stage before that method could be taken
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-What part if any, in delaying vessels laden with copper for the allies was to be taken in the alleged conspiracy of German agents to prevent war munitions from reaching Europe is under investigation by the federal authorities, following an additional confession from Robert Fay, said to be former lieutenant in the German army. Fay, who is one of the five men charged with conspiracy to delay or prevent the sailing of munitions ships from this country repeated his first confession, and added that his mission also in cluded an endeaVOr to bribe the com manders of Russian vessels to run a cargo of copper into a German port. A large sum was to be paid the Rus sian commander doing this.
 Government officials said they were inclined to give little credence to this phase of Fay's story. but it was
Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
4 V|TR|OL|C
 DENUNC|AT|ON
 IF G0V. HUNT
Especial to The Republican,


 MESA Oct 26-Vitriolic denun- citations of Governor Hunt, and down right accusations against him char acterized a meeting tonight of mem- bers of the Mesa Commercial club. who resolved to work for the recall Of the chief executive. and to call upon all other commercial bodies in the state to do this. Speeches favoring the recall. attacking the ad- ministrat tion's policies from half a dozen angles. were made by C. IT. Akers. of Phoenix: Woolsey, w. r Smith, J. E. Nelson and O. s. Stap- ley.
 Mir Akers described the work that is being done to revive the Good GoverRnent League, and told of that organizations purpose. He de- nounced the administration. saying at one time. "I stood with GOvcncr Hunt two years ago, but I cannot now. since l have found he is not honest
 Taxation formed a considerable part of the basis for attacking the governor. Comparing New MeXico's per capita of $3 with Arizona's SIP. the speaker openly accused the gov
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Arizona republican., 1915-10-27
BY ERNEST DOUGLAS

Special Representative of The Re
 publican)
 CLIFTON Ariz., Oct 26.-Chiefly owing to the opposition of the Span iards, the new arbitration proposition TOW understood to have originated with Governor Hunt, will not be submitted to the mine managers. It has caused the first serious disaf- lection among the strikers in Cliff ton MOrenci- -Metcalf districts.
 In Clifton less than twenty votes were cast in opposition to the plan. Apparently the sentiment was almost unanimous. C. A. Halter, chairman of the the union executive committee, explained the idea and predicted if the companies turned down anything so fair it would lose what public sympathy remained with them
 Things were very different in Mo renci and Metcalf. At Metcalf the scheme was explained by d Mexican named Carabajal, president of the