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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26
ent districts of the parish.

ent districts of the parish.
; The law contemplates that the
people as a whole is, or should
be responsible (according to
m A. for a public enterprises
OF which the proper education of
our children is the most impor-
tant. The School Boards have
exclusive controle of the general
funds, therefore the right and
privilege to distribute as thew
see to the greatest benefit posi-
pie, but not so with the special
funds.
| contend that it is not far e
because one ward or district hav-
ing thousands of dollars worth
Of nonresident property within
Its bounds because it's citizens
are able to escape the burden of
SPECIAL taxes that those of other
districts are compelled to bear
beside the injustice to nonresi-
dents who are taxed at equal
tax because of the district sys-
tenn.
From the tenure of three ans
Wers published in answer to nv
t n article, it is apparent that
the t! big buggerboo is the HIGH
School. | am sorry to say that
a few of our School Board mem
bers shy at the same bugger, a
few OF them having Gin session.
expressed themselves as not car
ing as to whether we had a High
School or not. AS yet, no indi-
'. yldual has advanced any plaus-
IDLE reason why they should not
be maintained. The only imagi-
nary n excuse being that of un-
fairness toward other schools. I
hno" OF my own personal knowl
edge and \, so does every member
OF the School Board, that in an.
proprlating the last general fund
every educable white child in
the parish of the different
schools was awarded the identi-
cal amount going to every other
child Oh in each and all the schools.
ms fact will suffice to answer
the question of shortage in the
High Schools, together with a.
bout one thousand more appro-
p,rlatet to the colored schools
tnan in previous years, It
would be a shame and DISGRACE
to the intelligence of our citizens
to let the High School be aban-
They are maintained for
the benefit of every High School
|;'I residing in our parish.
lleir registers are open to all
and by the way, about eyerv
ward in the parish is being or
has been represented and that
without the transfer of one dol
lar Ia : OF Of the fund that is supposed
70 follow, however, a parish
wide special tax would cut no
y as to more funds for the
High Schools for reasons al
ready mentioned. q"
YES Yes, Brother Ward one, my
Instruct It is paying five mills ills
and eight and one-haIf
special school and still we are
snort while you with the aid Of
ne Iron Mountain rail road arc
my paying five mills special |
'chool tax with only one two
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26
COMMUNICATION

The Waterman will be glad to
receive communications on sub
jects of general interest, but is
not responsible for sentiments ex-
pressed.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26

the able article written by the
Hon. C. p. Thornhlll in your
last week issue.
SUBSCRIBER.
Grayson, La. 3-24-l915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26

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CALDWELL BANK
Statement Furnished to our
Stockholders at our annual
Stockholders meeting on
January 29th, 1915
RESOURCES
Loans, dis, overdrafts Sl07, 493. 81
School bonds 1000. 90
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures 6,O46.3S
Other real estate 2,Sl5.3o
Cash on hand 6,797.S4
Cash in banks l1,246. 10
Total 1876, 399. "a
LIABILITIES
Bapital stock $1,000. 90
Surplus 100000
Undivided profits 1923. SO
Deposits S6,l75. 10
Cashiers checks 396.0S
Bills payable 1900. 90
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26

THE CALDWELL WATCF1NlAN
Published Every Friday at Columbia, La.
Official Journal Caldwell Parish Caldwell Parish School Board and the Town of Columbia
H. A. TURNER EDITOR And PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Entered postofice econd-cass mail
There are many striking examples Of the value of good
roads Wherever roads have been permanently improved is
found that there has been increase value of the
adjacent property.
Every good citizen of this town should take special local
pride all that pertains to home The schools the churches the
amusement the business pleasures the celebrations fact
eryng should be looked by people good
can be up elsewhere The that says we can will
always succeed
split log drag has contributed more toward the
maintenance Of public highways than any implement of modern
1t does require special acts of the legislature bond
issues expensive educational campaigns to make it available
usually precedes construction work. drag be built
purchased at small and easily operated by any who
drive a team. We need moe drags in this parish.
In an assist the farmers says the Monroe Newsstar
the Chamber Of Commerce will call meeting of the oat growers
Of Ouacta Morehouse RchIand and Caldwell parishes in April
which will be harvested in June At that time the subjects Of
grading CURING and shipping will be discussed by people who
familiar VIA the subject There has been big increase n
the ot in the four parishes named and this cooperative
movement will result in great benefit to the farmers
If Caldwell parish to have parish fair this falkland we
certainly ought have time for start in that
direction to be made 1t will not be hard if the enterpng ct
Of the parish will yet together and start the bali to ron
The fair held year success and that everybody knows
We have repeatedly heard said by number of our citizens that
Caldwell must and will have much greater fair in the fall of
1918 Now IS the time apply little greese and start the ma
chnery going Parish fair one of the best adver;sina
medum that could be given any section brings people ogeh
They encourages exhibitors and others further effort Think
about the parish fair Caldwell must have this fall
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-26
uttered pooce Columbia La second-cass mail

There are many striking examples Of the value of goo
roads Wherever roads have been permanently improved it
found that there has been very great increase in value of tn
adjacent property.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
COLORED man SHOT
WHEN WIFE TAKES
REVOLVER TO BED

William Burley, colored, porter at
the Westcott hotel barber shop, liv-
ing at 619 South Ninth street, was
shot and seriously, although not fatal
ly injured by his wife late Monday
night at their home. The case was
not reported to the police until yes
terday afternoon.
Both Burley and his wife say the
shooting was accidental, which ex-
PLANTATION has been accepted by the
police.
Mrs. Burley's statement to the
police and to the attending physicians
which has been substantiated by her
husband, was that Monday night as
they were retiring, she went to the
writing desk and secured 38 calibre,
hammerless, safety" revolver, with
the intention of placing it under her
husbands pillow, a customary proce-
dure. She says that as she was walk
ing toward the bed, on which Burley
was seated, she tripped over some
clothing, exploding the revolver. The
bullet entered Burley's body on the
outer edge of his left chest and ira
versed to a point near his spine.
One of the attending physicians said
today that Burley would recover I'M
less unforeseen complications set in.
His condition was satisfactory today.
Many people living in the neighbor-
hood where the Burleys reside were
aroused by the shot and excitement
reigned for a time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
SCRAPS WITH Wife,;
GETS JAIL SENTENCE

After they retired last evening Au-
gustus Lephart and Mrs. Lephart, liv-
Ing on John street, engaged in dis
pute. terminating when Lephart smote
his spouse in the he'd with his fist and
then smacked her. Mrs. Lephart tele-
phoned for the police and her husband
spent the remainder Of the night in
the city jail This morning he took
up residence in the county jail to
serve out fine Of $40 and costs.
Lephart said that in a way he was
really not responsible for his actions,
as he has been almost distracted of
late because of the way his wife has
been carrying on.
"She has been going out alone at
nights" he said, and once I caught
her with another man."
"She is not altogether to blame for
your domestic troubles, is she?" in
quired Prosecutor Keller. Isn't it a
fact that you are way behind on your
rent, that you are three months in ar
rers on your payments to loan COM
pany, and that you have a bad dis
ease?"
Lephart only denied that he was
suffering from a disease. He said he
had not been incumbered with indebt-
edness until recently. Financial diff
culties were encountered, he said.
when lost interest in everything be-
cause of his wifes actions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
.SPEKENHEIER BUYS
TWO STORY BLOCK

J. A. Spekenheir, formerly Of Rich
mond. who now is in the banking bust.
ness at Bogalusa, Ia, has attained the
high degree of popularity in the land
of his adoption that he enjoyed during
his career in Richmond. Bogalusa is
one of the south's newest cities. and
last week celebrated it's first anniver-
sary.
a Bogalusa newspaper received by
Richmond friends Of Mr.. Spekenheier
outlines the celebration which was
held and the roster of citizens re-
sponsible for the affair contains the
name Of the former Richmondite who
served as treasurer for the organiza-
ton. Incidentally, it might be noted
that the newspaper in question print
ed numerous photo-engravings of b.
ealusa's business houses, among them
being one which the paper stated was
recently purchased by Mr.. Spoken
heier for $21 900.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
ROBES WANTS PLACE
OF VILLA AS LEADER
OF CONVENTION ARMY
BY LEWIS T. MATSON.

Ell PASO, Texas, July 14.-General
Jose l. Robes announced today that
he is willing to take over the conven-
ton army in succession to General
Francisco Villa. The proposal for
General Robes to succeed Villa is re-
ported to have been launched by some
of Villas own officers as the first step
toward a reconciliation in Mexico be-
tween General Villa and General Ven
ustiano CarranZa.
commission composed of five of
Villas generals is said to be on it's
way to this city to confer with Gen
eral Robes, who at present is in Ell
PasO.
Anxious for Peace.
u have heard that a commission
representing Villa is on it's way to
see me- said General Robes, land
am willing to cooperate in every way
to restore peace in Mexico. 1t is prob
ably on account of my friendship for
General Carranza that I will be asked
to take over the convention army, now,
commanded by Villa. Since General
Villas peace proposals to Carranza
were not accepted l feel sure that if
or any other neutral Mexican is
placed at the head of Villas army an
early friendly understanding with the
Carranzistas will be effected"
General Robes was minister of war
in the cabinet of President Gutierrez.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14

NEW YORK, July IA. - Before
nightfall Harry X. Thaw will win his
fight for freedom or be sent back to
Matteawan as an incurable paronoiac.
The sanity test case, which has been
on trial before Justice Hendrick for
over three weeks, will be given to
the jury as soon as counsels sum up.
ca is h;s covnso, ~ W., ha,i ne ,f tha.
the states alienists have failed to
clinch their opinion that Thaw is still
insane. The many contradictions
they made on cross-examination have
aided Thaw, his counsel believe.
1t is expected that the jury will not
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
HAAS. EXPLAINS Z
CLUBS OPINION
OF BUS ISSUE

The following stAtemnef OF the ot-
titude Of the Commercial club toward
jitney buses and auto truck lines has
been submitted by Secretary Haas:
Owing to the statement published
in your paper last evening. and es-
pecially with reference to the inter
view with Councilman Williams. I de-
sire to correct an impression which
reference to the jitney buses and auto
hacks.
with reference to the. jitney buses.
some members Of the electric railroad
committee thought 1t desirable that
they operate under license. especial
ly so that the city might have some
authority over schedules and routes.
but there was no disposition ON the
part OF any member Of the commit.
tee to discourage them. and no fee
higher than IS for the year had been
suggested by any members.
Desires to Assist.
AS TO auto hacks operating be-
tween Richmond and towns surround
ing. permit me to say that most OF
these were promoted and ENCOURAGED
by the chairman of the committee,
MI. Jordan, when he was secretary,
ana there has never been any thought
TO require license from these con-
veyances. but insted. the conn = ee
desires to assist and encourage them
IN every way possible. With this end
IN view, there is desire to have a
central station for them for the con.
venlence OF the public. and 1t was sur.
gested that merchants would be will
ing to contribute towards its main
tenance.
The action of the committee with
reference to the auto hacks was unan.
lmously approved by the board of di.
rectors. but that of the jitney buses.
the board thought there was not vet
sufficient traffic of this kind to cali
for any immediate action and asked
that no action be taken at present, 90
that the Commercial club has recon-.
mendation to make with reference to
Jitney buses. but it is emphatically
interested in promoting facilities with
reference to auto hacks. as this is
Commercial club project.
e. NJ. HAAS. Secretary"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
CYPS|ES TAKEN
after CHASE

Constable Hall and two deputies of
Justice Strayer's court. this city, cap
tured a gypsy army yesterday north
east of Richmond after chasing them
along highways and side roads a dis
lance of twcnty-one miles. Attach
ment were made on four horses in the
caravan as a result of a suit filed by
young colored boy, Anderson Wilson,
for back pay amounting to S37. The
boy said he had been induced to join
the gypsy band at Birmingham. Ala.
on promise of board and keep and IS
a month. Yesterday, the lad said.
Matt Pearson, king" of the band and
defendant to the suit, flatly refused to
pay the money owed to him and then
kicked him out of camp. Wilson wan
dered into Richmond clad only in a
ragged pair of trousers and an under
shirt He had no shoes nor socks.
He entered complaint to Justice Stray
er and Constable Hall was then sent
out to capture the gypsies. Only one
of the horses levied upon was retained
by Strayer. 1t is valued at $50
One of the gypsy women attacked
Hall at the camp, pulled the bride off
a horse he was holding, then struck
it, causing the animal to run off.
Pearson, large revolver bullying from
a pocket, with his followers called
upon Justice Strayer this office last
evening. Strayer promptly unlimbered
Il large army revolver he keeps in his
desk and discussed the situation with
Pearson over it's business-like looking
barrel Pearson did not remain long
in the office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
Those Naughty
Police Arrest
Fortune Teller

No longer will large number OF
society women, both maids and ma
irons. listen with bated breath about
affairs Of the heart and the carvings
on o. husbands and lovers as read
from the palms of their dainty hands
by Mrs. Otto Gibbs. colored, conduct
ress of fortune telling establishment
on South Fifth street Mrs. Gibbs has
business, a sad blow to her because
she has been doing land office bust
ness. nearly all being women, quite a
number being prominent socially, the
police have been informed.
Although practically all Of Mrs.
Gibbs fair patrons have described her
palm reading art to their friends as
Simply wonderful" and that she has
told me things didn't known another
soul in this world knew about except
myself" Chief Goodwin asserts the
woman is nothing more or less than
a "fakir."
Also" the chief adds, Mrs. Gibbs
forgot to take out fortune telling
license"
This oversight on the part Of Mrs.
Gibbs has been costly one to her
because the chief has issued an edict
that no license shall now be issued to
her
1t is said that a few nights before
Mrs. Gibbs fortune telling business
went into the hands of receiver her
rooms were so crowded with women
that some did not get to have their
palms read, to their almost overwhelm-
ing disappointment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
TRAINS OF SUPPLIES
TAKE RIGHT OF way

WASHINGTON, July 14-The Car
right of way to food trains over troop
trains on the railroad from Vera Cruz
to the Mexican capital and provisions
are being brought in to meet the
famine situation according to report
from the Brazilian minister there
transmitted to the state department to-
day.
The dispatch from the minister con
flrmed the complete occupation of the
city and the control of the water sta.
ton by General Gonzales. Assurances
of full protection have been given by
Gonzale to the British charge as we'll
as to the Brazilian minister of all for.
eign residents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
THAW Will KNOW FATE
OF FUTURE BEFORE NIGHT

be out long. If they find for Thaw,
Justice Hendrick can either free the
slayer of Stanford White or send him
back to Matteawan. The court will
have the final say.
| When court opened today Thaw's
counsel presented some evidence in
rebuttal and then the closing speech
es. began.
BY far the greatest crowd of fans
seen since the second murder trial,
besieged the court house today The
policemen allowed only those with
cards or who could give a good &C
count of their business to pass. When
the proceedings opened John B. STAINS
| field, chief counsel for Thaw. an.
nounced that he had no new witnesses
but would read into the record some
testimony introduced by Thaw before
Justice Keogh at White Plains.
First was read the testimony OF
| former Governor Stone of Pennsyl
vania, in the 1912 sanity case. Stone
declared he found Thaw absolutely ra.
tional. Testimony of two other wit.
nesses at the SINE hearing who said
they believe Thaw rational was read.
Deputy Attorney General Cook an
nounced the state would not require
more than thirty-hve minutes to sum
up. Stansfield. for Thaw, wanted
about two hours. The court placed
no time restrictions on the summing
up and Cook began the closing speech
! for the state at 1920 o'clock.
Deputy Attorney General Cook con.
sumed one hour in reviewing Thaw's
life from the cradle to the asylum and
was followed by Counsel Stansfield,
who made a mastery recital of those
events in Thaws career which he de.
clared proved him to be sane man
The evidence for and against Thaw
was explained in a convincing manner
that excited the admiration of his
client.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
FRA1ERN|TiES SEEK
TAX EXEMPTION

GREENCASTLE, Ind. July IA. -
Greek letter fraternities of DePauw
university today were preparing to re-
sist the action of the Putnam county
board of review in placing the fra
ternity properties on the tax list.
Eleven fraternities and seven sorori-
ties here are affected Eight of the
fraternities own property valued at
$50 900 and the others would be forced
to pay taxes on personal property. A
committee of three prominent attor-
neys will represent the secret socie.
ties in an attempt to convince the
board that their properties should be
exempt from taxation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
FRED BAYER ASSUMES
DUTIES IN FRATERNITY

Fred J. Bayer, the youngest chan.
cellor commander of the Knights OF
Pythias in the state of Indiana. was il.
stalled in office with other newly
elected officials of the lodge at the
meeting held in the hall last night
The other officers are: Vice chan.
cellor, Irwin Suits; prelate, Forrest
Maple: master-at-arms, AL Riever:
outer guard, Charles Lyons; inner
guard, Thomas Wynne
The warm weather prevented a
larger crowd attending the installa.
ton but good representation of the
lodge was present. A smoker followed
by refreshments was held after the
ritualistic work
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
PITTSBURG

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 14.-Cattle:
Supply light, market steady, choice
steers $9.60@9.75, prime steers 1926
$50, good steers $s.75@915, tidy
butchers $S.75@910, fair $SOO6S.60
common $6.50@75O, common to fat
bulls $5.50@7.75, common to fat COWS
s4OO@7.50, heifers $7.75@S.25, veal
calves $1O.50@11.00.
Sheep and lambs: Supply light
market steady, prime wethers $1,000
$50, spring lambs S6.50@9.50.
Hogs: Receipts $50. market un
steady. prime heavy s750@7.75. med
iums $SO0@S15, heavy workers. $s15
Gs2O, light yorkers $s25@s,3O, pigs
$S25@S.3O, roughs $60O@6.50, stays
$5O0d5.50, heavy mixed s7.S0@7.9O.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
new WHEAT POOR;
MAKES PRICE SOAR

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE fact that
there was not single car Of today's
receipts of wheat Of the new crop
that was in condition to grade No. 2
red winter was the principle bullish
help in this market and 1t caused ad-
vances of 511 for July, ~ for Sept,
and Az for December.
Shorts in July are uneasy because OF
small supplies. Unfavorable weather
conditions still exist and the supply
of old wheat is almost nil. Cash sales
were only 5000 wheat $4,000 corn
and 100000 oats.
Corn closed at advances Of " at y,
oats were up " at n and hog pro-
ducts were irregular.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
REPORT OF BOWMAN
SHOWS HOW SCHOOL
REVENUE IS APPLIED

The report of County Auditor Bow
man to the state board of education
showing the distribution of a total Of
$34,3O433 of school revenue to school
corporations and tuition and liquor H.
cense revenue has been completed and
will be distributed as soon as the 10
turn is made from Indianapolis.
Following are the respective
amounts to be distributed for the city
of Richmond and below is given the
total amounts each township and cor.
poration in the county receives:
Number of school children in Rich
mond, 1888.
Common school revenue. $13.4s6.S7.
Congressional revenue including 70
ceipts from other counties. $244.14.
Tuition revenue from local taxation
raised since the last apportionment.
s26.433.47.
Revenue from liquor license.
s3.56712.
City dog fund. $965.76.
Total tuition revenue of city, s44.-
1926.
Following are the respective
amounts for townships and corpora.
tons: Arlington township. $420-26:
Boston township s72s.24: Center.
s994.51, Clay $731.44. Dalton $311.1S.
Franklin $S66.19. Greene ss27.6s. Har-
rison $3176o, Jackson $s21.2S. Jeffer-
son $741.07. New Garden $10l0.55.
Perry $5S709, Washington $10S6.2z.
Wayne $3224.15, Webster $SSl.3S.
Cambridge City s1.392.33. Centerville
$59671, Dublin $391.40. Hagerstowns
$555, Richmond SIS. 263.7s. and Spring
Grove $96.25.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14

The first new wheat was delivered
at the Richmond roller mills yesterday
afternoon by Hiram Walker, west Of
the city. Mr.. Walker brought in about
20 bushels Of this years grain. No
price was made on the wheat which
was threshed too wet, the millers said
The price will be fixed as soon as the
grain, which is of good quality, is
dried out
Local mi1lers are expecting the new
grain before the end of the week as
the threshing season has already start
ed in many parts of the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-14
PLANS LAWN FETE

To defray the expenses of sending
three members to the Young Friends
conference at Winona Lake the lat
ter part of this month, the Christian
Endevor society of the West Rich
mond Friends church will give a lawn
fete and social at the corner of West
Seventh and Main streets on Friday
night of this week.
Japanese lanterns will be strung
and booths will be erected where ice
crem, cake. vegetables and other edi-
bles will be sold.