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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

Some little time ago we threw
out a feeler regarding a fourth
of July celebration and barbecue.
Since that time we have learned
that Vixen does not take very
kindly to our suggestion as to
holding it there, because she
would not reap any material ben
eft from it, and the stringency
of the times, prevents her citi-
zens from entertaining it from a
standpoint sociality and patriot
ism. Now we think that the
business men of Columbia ought
ITO take this matter up and Sc
cure the celebration for our
home town. There is no doubt
that such an occasion will bring
a large number Of people tc
town and our business men will
be benefited accordingly. The
prospective candidates, too, will
find Columbia a more conven.
ton field of operation.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

Last week The Waterman pub
lished the resignation of S. A.
Myers as president of the Cald.
we'll Fair Association. Mr.. Myers
states that his farm needs him,
which necessitates him resign
Ing his position as leader in this
move this year but assures the
Association that he will do every
thing in his power to make the
third annual fair a success. We
regret that Mr.. Myers has re-
signed as he was a great help
in pulling off the fair last wear.
The Waterman is on record as
IN favor of having Il fair this
fall and stand ready to assist in
any way we are called upon to
act. Caldwell cannot sfford to
take a step backward, so we
suggest to our citizens to call a
mass meeting and elect officers
to champion this great cause.
This meeting should be called at
once and steps taken towards
having a fair in Caldwell this
year. The crop prospects are
good and many of ou.. farmers
will meet with disappointment
If we fail to grant them the
privileges of bringing their
products of the sell and live
stock and placing on exhibition
showing the public what kind of
stock they are raising and what
their soil will produce. Quite a
number of our farmers have
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

talked with the editor recently
about holding a fair in Caldwell
this fall. Let's have that meet
inc at once, elect officers, and
start the ball rolling in that d.
rection, and let's keep her roll
mo until after the fair this fall.
What say you?
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

for the man whom you think is
best qualified to, and who will
most faithfully represent your
interests in that convention if
one is voted BY a majority OF
the electors of the state.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

Representative j. E. McClana-
han is now back at home after
dispatching his duties at the eX-
fra session of the Legislature
held at the State Capital. He
spent Thursday in Columbia
mingIing with friends.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18
Jury List


State of La, Parish of Caldwell
Thirtieth District Court
Office Of the Clerk
| hereby certify that the fol-
lowing named persons were du-
ly selected by the jury commits
sion, according to law, at its
meeting on June 9th, 1915, as
grand jurors for the grand jury
term of this court commencing
Monday June %, 1915, who
shall be subject to duty as grand
jurors during the term of six
months after the grand jury is
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

The constitutional convention
convenes September "a in New
Orleans. The election to noml-
nate candidates will be held Ju-
" q, and nominations will close
on July 20. We have been
wondering who would be the
DELEGATE from Caldwell parish
and who would offer themselves
as a candidate. We have heard
it suggested that the Hon. L. +.
Th0rnhiIl would be the proper
delegate from this parish to be-
come a candidate for this re-
sponsible position. His eXper-
fence as district attorney OF this
parish for a long time and in the
practice of law and in the con-
stituti0naI convention of 1918
has enabled him to become &C
duainted with some of the de-
fectS contained in the present
constitution. The Waterman be
lieves that if Mr.. Thornhill vii.
consent to become a candidate
he will meet with no opposition.
He is in a position to assist in
framing a constitution which
will best suit present conditions
and one which will not hamper
the Legislative branch of oul
State Government in the eXer,
else of certain powers which
now prohibited them by our pres
ent constitution. Mr.. Thornhil
mas gained experience and repu
tuition which will commend hin
to the consideration of his con
stituency.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

| further certify that the fol-
lowing named persons were du-
ly drawn by the jury commiss-
ion, according to law. at it's meet
ing on June 9, 1915, as petit
jurors for the petit jury term of
this court commencing Monday
July u, 1915, who shall report
for service as. such on Tuesday,
LII. 1Qth 1Q1E viz.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18
1t Is AS 1t Should Be

the governed. All OF our lnSu-
tutions in theory at least, if not
in actual practice at the present
time, make a pretence at least
of using this principle in dealing
with the public. There are
however, certain munlments OF
power, conferred by law and eX
ercised in the workings OF our
modern American life when
takes from the people this basic
nrincjple. In fact it has become
such a common thing to take
from the people this inaIlenabIe
right, that many of our pollll-
clans have reached the con-
cIusion that it may be taken
without any serious complaint
on the part Of the governed
And with this thought in mind,
the advocates IN the state
legislature, Of a constl-
tutional convention, RI g h I
or wrong, at first concelV-
ed the idea Of calling a constltu-
tional convention and framing
a new constitution without CIV
ing the people a voice in the mat
ter at any stage Of the proceed
ings, but luckily for the State OF
Louisiana and her intelligent cit
izenship, this class of politicians
did not have a majority in the
general assembly, and there
fore they were forced, very
much against their will no doubt,
to submit to the people both
questions, that is to say, the PEG
pie must first say by their bal
lots whether a constitutional con
vention shall be held, and If
yea, then whether they will &C,
cept the constitution as framed
by that convention.
1t is pretty generally admit
ed that the idea of a new con
stitution was conceived and in
spired by the New Orleans boss
es who firmly believed that the,
would be able to accomplish
their SCENE of having a constr
tutional convention without tn
consent Of the people and t
foist upon them the furthe
scheme of having a heavy a
large delegation in that CONVEX
ton, thereby vesting in the
the controlling power in the COZ
vention, by means of whl(
they would be able to frame SUI
an organic instrument as wou
suit their purposes, without r
gard to the rights of the 9th
ctions of the state. The pc
: We're again in luck whe
lhey happened to have a sui
Gent number of faithful repr
sentatives in the general a
sembly to defeat these foul hop
also.
1t is now up to the people
say by their ballots wheth
they favor a constitutional co
vention or whether they oppo
it. But those who want a co
vention at all hazards are nc
taking hope in the fact that
is characteristic of the people
the rural sections of the state
not participate in elections viii
do not involve the interests
local candidates. They have
ready made bold to assert tn
the country people" will not
to the polls, while New Orlea
will poll every vote in its corp
ate limits for the conventio
and thereby carry it wheth
the people at large want it
not.
If there ever was a time VIII
the voters of the rural secti
of Louisiana should break aw
from the custom of letting t
other fellow do the voting VIII
there is no local interests
volved, it strikes us that now
that time; and we appeal to t
voters of Caldwell to go to Il
polls on the day of election /.
full strength and cast YOUR BIZ
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

s. !. Dunn of Rapides Parish
is visiting relatives in Columbia.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

FOR tSALE-4OO acres river
land 5 miles above Columbia,
La, lying parallel with the |.
N, Ry., four good houses, l new
hay barn, 2 cisterns, large pas
ture. l25 acres in cultivation.
Lespedeza hay. Terms reason
able, W. G. Ferrand, Columbia
Ia 5-28-tf.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

Proposition to levy a ten
mills t10] special tax on
all the property subject
to taxation in school dis.
trict No. 26, Parish Of
Caldwell, State of Louis
lana, annually, for the
period Of five years, for
the purpose of giving ad
ditional aid to the public
schools of said school dis
trict.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-06-18

In testimony whereof, have
hereunto set my hand officially
and affixed the seal of the Thir-
tieth District Court, at Column
bia, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana,
on this the 18th day Of June, A.
D. 1915.
Philip H. Neon,
Deputy Clerk of Court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14

the eighth, with two out Pezold dou- bled and scored on Johnston's single. The ninth saw three more Pelican runs on hits by Higgins, Hendryx and Thomas.
 As for the Barons, they managed to get to Bagby in the third for three hits and one run. Ellam singled. Hale popped out Johnson tripled scoring Ellam, which was remarkable. Sloan scratched an infield roller to Reilly and Johnson was unable to get out of the bear trap" he apparently was caught at third base. This so "peeved' Moles- worth that he promptly slashed into double play, Reilly to knaupp to Ed mondson.
 In the fateful seventh inning, when in days of old the Barons were wont to sew up the old ball game, revival of past glories seemingly put little life in the somnolent local athletes, for on only two hits-one a triple by Cecil Coombs-a run, a great big marker was scored. Coombs tripled and score on Lindsay's out. Clark popped out Ellani walked. Hale singled but Johnson flied out.
 And that is what happened on Friday the thirteenth" at Redwood Field. For the gruesome details the box score is conveniently printed at the tail end of this experimentation of ubiquitous Eng fish:
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Barons Are Victims of "Hoodoo s.$ s$ "S$ %s s5 $
BEST MATCHESOF
 TOURNEY PLAYED All FavOrites Remain in the Fight-Big Gallery
 Sees Play

The first round of the boys tennis tourment being held on the clay courts of the Birmingham Athletic club, was completed yesterday when some of the hest and most interesting matches of the tourney were played. Not sim gle favorite was eliminated, although several new stars made their appear- ance
 The matches started promptly at o'clock and before long large crowd had gathered to see the youngsters play. Young Hewlett Parker showed excellent form and after suffering de- feat in his first set. easily disposed of his older opponent, Lawrence Handley, in the remaining two sets and earned himself a place in the battles today. The Campbell- Cook match was full of thrilling plays and both racquet wield- CTS put up strong game. Cook, after hard battle, managed to win out, al- though he clearly outplayed his op- ponent. Leon Wyman was in. fine form and after one of the best matches played during the day. defeated "Roos- ter' Mccullough in two straight sets. However, some praise must fall to Rooster" who put up a game fight.
 Richard Mccoy, strong favorite, did not have much trouble in downing Moses Jacobs. Jacobs played his usual steady game. but failed to break through his opponents strong defense. Mccoy made good impression upon the crowd and 1t is now predicted that he will be hard man to eliminate Of the other matches played all were fast and exciting affairs and all of the boys deserve credit for the interest that they are taking in the tourney.
 It has been decided that a double tennis tourney will be held, starting about Monday week. The entrance fee will be $1 per team The court has not been decided upon as yet. Today's matches will start at o'clock and the first boys on the court will be allowed to play their match at once
 The following boys are scheduled to meet this morning: Robertson vs. Davis, Lay vs. Vail, Smith vs. Foster, Simpson vs. Townstend, Parker vs. wyman. win- ner of Lay-Vail match to play winner of Smith Foster, winner of Simpson, Townsend match to play Harrison, winner of Parker Wyman match to play Cook
 The results yesterday follow: Davis defeated Ferguson, 6-1 so; Vail de- feated Hall, 6-2 so; Smith defeated King, 6-1 6-4; Graves defeated Jaffe, S-6 60; Townsend defeated Frost, 6-4 6-4; Parker deteated Handley, 3-6 6-s 6-2; Wyman defeated Mccullough 6-2 6-2; Cook defeated Campbell, 9-7 6-1; Mccoy defeated Jacobs. GA 6-2; Harri- son defeated Graves, 2-6 7-5 7-5.
 On the night following the finish of the tournament the boys will be the guests of the Athletic club. Arrange ments will be announced later but 1t has been definitely decided to present the winners with the racquets on that night as well as have a few popular tennis stars to speak to the young sters. F. J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
DULUTH 0ARSMEN
 WIN BIG REGATTA New York Oarsmen Also Make Excellent Showing at
 Springfield, Mass.

Springfield, Mass, August 13.-The Blue Jersey oarsmen from Duluth made per- feet record of six firsts in six starts in the first day of the national regratta on the Connecticut today. From the time Hargerber and Hall captured the inter- mediate double souls, which opened the days sport, until Hoover outdashed six competitors in the quarter-mile sprint which closed the afternoon. the Lake Su- perior oarsmen were first except in the, intermediate singles sculls, in which they were not represented. It is many years since a single boat club has won so many first honors in single day in the na- tional.
 Now York oarsmen made a good show ing especially in the intermediate sin- gle souls and the quarter-mile dash. De- troit showed well in the junior eight race. while Boston's best effort was in the intermediate double souls, in which the Union Boat club pair rowed the Duluth men to quarter of a length finish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
CINCINNATI REDS
 LIKELY ID BE SOLD August Hermann Admits w. M. Carter of California
 Has Talked of Buying

Cincinnati, August 13.--Whether the Cincinnati ball club will change hands or not probably will be decided by next Tuesday. August Hermann. president of the club, said tonight that Warren NJ Carter of Pasadena. Cal, had nego- tiated for the purchase of the controll- ing interest in the club. Carter, he said, wanted to consider the matter two weeks or a month.
 Tt will be a month next Tuesday since the conversation took place." said Herr mann. There was a figure named dur ing our conversation, but at that time did not consider in the form of an opeion. After this conversation MT Carter left town and I have not heard from him nor seen him since. If the club is sold to MT. Carter the condi- ton was made that l would remain at the head of the club and that the club would remain in the National league"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
WESTERNERS MEET
 ORNAT|0NA[ TITLE
Brilliant Tennis Played in Chicago Tourney-To
 Meet Mclaughlin

Chicago, August 1S.-Clarence J. Griffin and William Johnston, Pacific coast champions, and Walter T. Hayes and Ralph H. Burdick, western title- holders. won the right today to com pete tomorrow in the finals of the na- tional doubles championship Tomor- rows winners will meet Maurice Me Loughlin and Thomas c. Bundy, the titleholders, at New York later this month in the challenge match for the title. l
 Griffin and Johnston had hard time today beating George M. Church and Dean Mathey, northwestern champions The score was S-10. s-6, 7-5, 4-6 and 7-5. Hayes and Burdick easily beat Nat Thornton and B. M. Grant of Atlanta, southern champions, the score being 6-1, 60 and S-6
 In the Griffin Johnston and Church. Mathey matches the men were on the court for more than three hours and at tho finish were worn down so they could not cover the court effectively, though the former team showed the greater stamina. Nearly every point was hard fought and game after game went to vantage before being decided.
 Johnston and Griffin took the fifth and deciding set 7-5 after Church and Mathey mad obtained what looked like a commanding lead.
 Johnston and Griffin took the lead at the start and soon had the score I to but Church and Mathey braced and evened the set In the eleventh game with the score all. Church and Mathey worked the score up to 15-4O in the vantage game, but could not get over the deciding point. Johnston and Griffin then easily ran out the match in the next game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
MARSANS PLEADS TO
 PLAY WITH SLOUFEDS
Cuban Player Admits Federals Are Lending Him Money Twice
 a Month

St. Louis. August 13.-The petitions of Armando Marsans that the federal district court modify or dissolve the in junction that prevents him from playing with the St. Louis Federals was heard here today The case was not concluded Judge Dwyer announced that he would hear arguments Monday.
 Marsans testified today that he had received no salary from the St. Louis Federals. but that twice month the club has loaned him s333.
 On June 25. 1914, Marsans was en- joined from playing with any club oth- CT than the Cincinnati Nationals and since that date he has not played
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
Jack COOmbs in Form

Brooklyn, August 13.-Jack Coombs pitched shut-out ball against New York today, but a tumble by O'Mara gave them run in the eighth inning, mak- ing the score 6 to 1. The Superbers batted Perritt out of the box in four innings. Schupp was effective. The Su- perbas ran the bases recklessly, caus- ing the Giants to tumble and throw wild. five errors being charged against them. The Brooklyns got only four as sists, Coombs making the Giants pop up flies when he was not flaming them. Score: R. H. r.. New York ....... .0O0 900 O10-1 [ , Brooklyn ........ .012 100 11*=6 10 5
 Batteries: Perritt, Schupp and Dooin; Coombs and Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
Braves Drop Another

Philadelphia, August 13,-Philadel- phia knocked Rudolph off the rubber in six innings today and defeated Boston to B. Nehef, formerly of Terre Haute, finished the game in fine style for the visitors. Alexander was hit hard in the second and fourth innings and then set tied down. the visitors not getting a man past first base in the last five in- nings. Score: R. H. F.. Boston ..... ..02O 100 000-3 6 1 Philadelphia ....101 002 00*-5 10 2
 Battereis: Rudolph, Nehef and Gowdy, W haling; Alexander and Killifer/
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
YaNks Down Athletics

New York. August 13.-New York won an exciting 12-innings game from Philadelphia today 3 to ?. Maisel led off in the twelfth with an infield hit and took second on a wild throw. Mack ,hen ordered Wyckoff to pass Cook and Hartzell, filling the bases. Don ovan sent Caldwell to bat for Boone and he drove a long hit to deep cen ter.
 Cole and Wyckoff pitched great ball and the fielding was sensational. Score:
 R.H E. Philadelphia o20sOo0 900 O0O-2 s 5 New York;. 900 100 010 001-3 12 I Batteries: Wyckoff and Lapp; Cole and Nunamaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
RUDOLPH FA|LS ID DEFEAT PHILLIPS Reds Win Over Pirates. The Giants Drop
 Another
STANDING
Reds Defeat Pirates

Pittsburg, August 13-Cincinnati de- feated Pittsburg today to 8. getting three runs in the ninth on hits by Her zog and Griffith a base on balls to Williams and wild throws by Collins anG Harmon. The three runs scored by Pittsburg in the sixth inning came aft error by Herzog when he should have retired the side. Score: R. II. E. Cincinnati ...... 900 900 103-4 , Iittsburg ....... 900 003 000-3 :.
 Batteries: Schneider, Mckenry and Wingo; Harmon and Schang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
A Good Address

FTOm lne w aSnlHB ton Star.
 Joseph E. Widener. the millionaire sportsman, was talking in Newport about homes
 Philadelphia is the city of homes," he said, but if your home is north of Market street you are considered, so- cially speaking, out of 1t. Your home must be south of Market street-you must live downtown--if you would be a social personality in Philadelphia"
 And yet after all" said an English man, what difference does 1t make where a man lives?"
 'It makes all the difference in the world. said MT. Widener. "A fact that is well remembered about Diogenes to- cay zs that he lived in tub"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
Crackers and Volunteers
 Are Both White7UQshed
Herb Kelly Pitches Wonderful Ball But Is Master ed-"Rube" Marshall Is Invincible Against the VOls-HOward Merritt Saves the
 Game For the Memphis Chicks

Although the Barons again suffered de- feat at the hands of the Pelicans, the Vols also were humbled and the Barons remain in third place by one point. Joe Kelly, Atlantas official hard luck twirler, was defeated by the Mobile Guls, all though he allowed only one measly bingle. The Chicks easily handled the Travellers while the Noogans won out over Bill Schwartz and his Vols in pitchers battle.
 The results follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14

SUMMARY. Two-Base Hits-Hendryx, Pezold. Three Base Hits-Edmondson, John- son. Coombs.
 Stolen Bases-Lindsay 9 Double Plays-Llndsay to Coyle Reilly, Knaupp toSEdmondson. Sacrifice Hits-Reilly ?. Bagby l. Bases on .Balls-Perryman l, John- son 2. Bagby l.
 Left on Bases-New Orleans 5, Bir- mingham 5. Hit by Pitched Ball - Bagby (Coombs).
 IIits-Off Perryman 5 in innings; Johnson in '.
 Struck Out-Bagby 4, Johnson 2. Time of Game-1:5 Umpires-OToole and Rudderham.
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NASHVILLE VOLS
 EASY FOR LOOKOUTS

Chattanooga, August 13-Only 29 men faced Marshall today not one of them passing second base. and Chat tanooga's one run was sufficient to defeat Nashville. The score was made in the fourth on Starks wild throw, which gave Pitler second, sacrifice and Kitchens squeeze play bunt which kissinger fumbled long enough for Pitler to cross the plate Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
TANKS WALK THE PLANK

New York. August 13.-The New York Americans tonight announced the release of Ed Sweeney, John Warhop, pitch CT, and Charles Mullen, substi- tute first baseman, to the Rich mond Internationals. Sweeney and Warhop have been with the Yankees since 1908. Sweeney, 1t is said, will be the highest salaricd player in minor league, a s he has an $S000 con- tract which does not expire un- til the end of next season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14

Atlanta, Ga, August 13.--Mobile ob- ed Atlanta here today. 1 |, O. The lone run was made in the fourth inning when Miller was given q base on balls, was sacrificed to second by Flick, took third on Bisland's error, and scored on sacrifice fly by Perry. Holmquist allowed Atlanta only three hits, two of which We're obtained by his pitching opponent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
TRAVELLERS LOSE TO CHICK ASAWS

Little Rock, August 13.-For the third time in two days Howard Merritt of Mem phis went in as relief pitcher and saved a game for his team mates. He entered today's game in the ninth when Little Rock had men on second and third with one out. He retired the next two batters and Memphis won, 6 to 4. Score:
 Menln his AIR k IL n E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-14
Bagby Easily Masters the Clan of MOleswOrth-Jack Johnston Bats Out Three Timely Blows-Perryman Is WallOped
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

New Orleans s, Birmingham 2 Chattanooga 1. Nashville 0. Mobile 1. Atlanta O.
 Memphis 6, Little Rock 1.
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Brooklyn Wins

Brooklyn, August 13.-Kansas City went to pieces before the attack of Brooklyn today and was defeated, to 2. In the firsts inning Brooklyn scored four runs four hits off Dan Adams. Western league recruit. In the fourth inning four more runs crossed the plate on four er- TOTS and four hits. Stovall used l5 men in an effort to stop the locals. Score
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North Carolina League

At Greensboro: Greensboro ?, Raleigh o. At Charlotte: Charlotte 4, Asheville 12 lnnngs).