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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
SENATE ELECTS A
PRO TEN. OFFICER
SEN. JAMES NJ. FUTRELL OF
GREENE COUNTY WINS OVER
SENATOR ASHLEY.
EXCITEMENT OVER ELECTION
Solon Has Chance to Be Governor.
Warm Argument Between the
Soions.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Little Rock, Ark.-Senator James
Marion Futrell of Greene county was
elected president pro TEN. OF the SEN
ate over John Ashley of lizard county
by vote OF 22 to -. The events pre-
ceding the election were exciting in
the extreme and at one stage per-
sonal encounter appeared inevitable.
II was expected the resignation OF
Governor Robinson and the succession
OF W. *. Oldham, president of the SEN
ate, to the chair. would hasten the
election OF a president to serve as
lieutenant governor between the end
of the present session and the general
assembly of 1915, but that fact did
Hot detract from the excitement at
tendant upon the election.
A resolution was presented to the
senate which set forth the constitu-
tional provisions in electing senate Of
ficers and asking that the office OF
president pro TEN. be filled. When
this resolution was presented ii caus-
ed some warm discussion before being
put TO vote.
Senator Covington gained the floor
and began t6fxplain that the resolu-
ton was notf before the senate, but
had been read for the information of
the chair. so he might rule on ii. SEN
ator Rainey, sitting on the edge of a
desk at the side of Senator Covington
explained. that ruling was what the
members were waiting for. Senator
Covington resented the interruption,
more words passed.. and when Ser
geantat-Arms Tucker stepped between
them, both had gotten to the point
where it appeared the next thing in
order would have been a test Of pugil.
istic ability.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
GREEKS WIN GREAT VICTORY
After Long Sei9e Turks Surrender.
Command of $4,000 Men.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Athens.-The Turkish fortress Of
Janina, the key TO the possession of
the Epirus province, with its garrison
OF $4,000 men, surrendered to the
Greek army last week, after a defense
which stands out as one of the most
brilliant episodes of the Balkan war.
The surrender was preceded by a
fierce bombardment, continuing two
daye md nights Bvcry uvuiia bic-Eun,
including heavy howitzers lent by the
Servian artillery, was brought to bear
upon the forts defending the beleag-
uered city.
Thirty thousand shells were fired bv
the Greek guns during the first days
capnonade. Gradually the Turkish bat
teries at Bizani, Manoliara, Sakni and
elsewhere were silenced.
The Greek commanders, by a feint.
led the Turks to believe that their at
tack would be made from the right.
tenders had been distracted the Greeks
hurled large bodies of infantry on to
the Turkish left. The Ottoman troops
utterly surprised, fell back in dis
order.
Wild enthusiasm reigned in the
streets of Athens on announcement OF
the news. All houses were decorated
with flags. Excited people thronged
the thoroughfares. singing the Greek
national anthem.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
ROBINSON in WASHINGTON
Arkansas Senator Takes Oath Of Office
on Arrival.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Gov Joe T. Robinson.
who resigned as member of con-
gress on January IA to become gov
ernor of Arkansas, was sworn in as a
member of the United States senate
to succeed the late Senator Jeff Davis.
Accompanied by Ross Williams. his
private secretary. Governor Robinson
arrived from Little Rock and went di.
rectly to the capitol, where he took
the oath of office os a United States
senator, the oath being recited, in
stead of read, as is customary, by Vice
President Marshall, the presiding Of
ficer OF the senate. -.
Governor Robinson was escorted to
the desk of the. president of the SEN
ate by his colleague, Senator James p.
Clarke of Arkansas, who is slated to
succeed Senator Bacon as president
pro TEN of the senate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
BIG ROAD BEING PLANNED
ststs and Federal Governments Would
Aid Project.

iWsnern Newspaper Union News Service.
Minden.-A mass meeting of the
eitizens Of Bossier, Claiborne and Web
rter parishes was held here TO dis
,enss the question of building a model
highway from Shreveport to Homer,
IL Minden. A committee Of three,
.sne from each of the several parishes
hterested. was appointed, and the
Dolice juries of these parishes were
requested to name two men form each
parish to work in conjunction with
~ committee of three for the purpose
" eenferring with the state highway
eagheer and ascertaining the cost OF
= survey Of the lsroposed road. AlsG
'l1ey NE to report the estimated cost
~ mile of building the road. The
tedsral government offers to give $l0,.
80 toward the construction Of this
fAighway. The state will give each
q the parishes an amount equal to
what the parishes give, hence it is
probable that early action will be
hken looking to the construction Of
Ae model road. The meeting was
largely attended, and every business
oeuse In Minden was closed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
DEMOCRAT CAUCUS
T. SELECTS OFFICERS
SENATOR KERN OF INDIANA suc-
CEEDS SEN. MARTIN AS
FLOOR LEADER.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Wasnington.-When the niemocrats
OF the new senate met in caucus TO
elect a chairman there was no opposi-
tion TO Senator John w. Kern of In
diana as the new leader. Senator Mar
tin of Virginia, retiring Democratic
leader, declared a few days ago he
was glad to lay down the responsible
ties of his office. The retirement of
Senator Martin and the candidacy OF
senator Kern ends long struggle for
control of the senate of the 63d con-
gress between, the so-called progress
sixe Democrats and the old conserva-
tives. 1t was generally understood there
would be no move to disturb the old
leaders lin their committee assign
| ments.
. Immediately after the caucus assem-
bled Senator Kern was unanimously
chosen by acclamation. Joe T. Robin
son, the new Democratic senator from
Arkansas, was the only member alb
sent.
Republican senators in caucus Sc
lected as their chairman and floor
leader Senator Gallingher of New
Hampshire They authorized him to
select a committee which will have
charge of filling the Republican COM
mittee places. There was no opposi-
ton to the senatorial rule.
Senator LaFollette was present at
the Republican gathering but Sena-
tors Bristow, Poindexter and Clapp did
not appear. The two latter have been
classed as members of the Progress
sive party but Republicans stated that
they expected Senator Clapp would
participate in Republican committee
assignments.
In the house Speaker Champ Clark
was renominated, Representative Os-
car Underwood of Alabama, was again
chosen chairman of the ways and
means committee, the entire Demo
cratic personnel of that tariff making
body named and all the house officers
renominated at a harmonious six-hour
caucus of the Democrats of the house
of the sixty-third congress. The eau
Gus took place in the house chamber
and 270 of the go house Democrats
were present.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
HighschooI Boys Suspended.

Baton Rouge.-The nour strike of
the university students for holiday
because Woodrow Wilson was inaugu-
rated president of the United States
threatened to spread to the high school
with the result that four boys were
suspended. At o'clock when the ca
diets went out, about 80 of them went
to the high school building and tried
to arouse some enthusiasm among the
pupils. At the first period some OF
the boys left the school and took part
of the holiday for themselves, where
upon there was a suspension of several
boys. The suspension is only tempo
rary, and the boys will probably be
taken back.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Would Attack Border Towns.

Douglas, Aria plan of the con-
stitutional rebels to attack simultane.
Ously border towns in Sonora was re.
ported to Gen. Ojeda, commanding the
federal garrison at Aqua Prieta, oppo-
site Douglas. At once work was begun
in throwing up Notifications about the
border town. The Huerta soldiers at
Aqua Prieta number no more than 100,
while the new rebels are mobilizing in
large numbers in the mountains to the
south.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15

New 0rlea"s.-Coming for his an.
nual fist to his brother, John T. Glib
hCns. a leading merchant, AMI promi
nent man of affIirs, James Cardinal
Gibbons, arrived last week. and those
of the distinguished churchman's
friends, who were fearful upon the oc.
casion of his last visit here, that the
heavy work of years was beginning to
tell on the strong constitution, and in.
domitable will, were gratiwied in see.
ing his emience, looking better than
at any time in several years. and ap.
parently in the very best of health.
The cardinal came in from Baltimore,
accompanied by his secretary. Father
Louis Stickney, and Father Thomas j.
Kenney, pastor of ST. Peters church,
and he was met at the depot by his
brother, Mr.. Gibbons. and his nephews.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Inyestioatinu Rowdyism.

Washington.-In stuffy, overcrowd.
ed committee room, the leaders of the
suffrage parade that was halted by
disorder in the streets here, told the
senate subcommittee investigating the
affair of their efforts to secure proper
police protection. Major Richard Syl'
vester. superintendent of police, re-
lated his side of the story, declaring
he believed he had placed force on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue that was ample
20 handle the crowd and protect the
parade.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Saws There Will Be Massacre.

London.-Massacre of the entire
population of the Turkish fortress OF
Scutari is possible when that city
falls, according to a traveller who
writes to the Manchester Guardian.
The newspapers give prominence to
the letter, saying that the writer has
had every opportunity to know the
temper OF the MOntenegrin and Ser
vian besiegers. it appears TO Sir Ed.
ward Grey, the British foreign secre
tary, and to the European powers TO
take steps to avert such a masscre.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Saw Neoroes Wanted "Revenoe. -

Donaldsonville-Jo and Dave Dor
vile, negroes residing near Hope Villa,
Ascension parish, charged by Sulcer
Evans, a white farmer, with having
placed crossties on the track of the
Louisiana Railway and Naviga.
ton Company near Hope Villa, on
February -, with the intent to cause
a wreck, were brought to Donaldson
vile by Deputy Sheriff William Acy
and pailed. Mr.. Evans declares he
overheard a conversation between the
two men in which they threatened to
"get even" with the railroad for refus-
ing to pay them damages for the death
of their father, who was run down and
killed by a train.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Weather Beneficial to Crops.

Washington. - Reviewing weather
conditions of February, the United
States weather bureau announced;
"Goodrains and moderate Snowfall in
the western parts of the winter wheat
growing district furnished much need
ed moisture, while over Texas and the
western portion of the cotton belt
good rains put the soil in excellent
condition. Snowfall on the whole was
less than the average, although moder-
ate amounts fell in the great plains
and central valleys.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Secretary Daniels Democratic.

Washington. - Secretary Daniels
called into his office Chief Gunner's
Mate p. +. Sokolowski, who has been
in the navy Is years, grasped him
warmly by the hand and told him he
wanted him and all the enlisted men in
the navy to know that the secretary's
heart beat strong for them and that
he wanted to further their interest in
every way. In practicing full demo
cratic simplicity, Mr.. Daniels occa'
sionally lunches in his office on bread
and milk.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
MANY Visit Marshall.

Observation-Disclosures of inaugural
visitors who thronged into Vice Presi-
dent Marshalrs office so disturbed the
eouilibrium of the vice presidents first
dav of official duties that he has de-
termined to ask for a new room over
in the senate office building where he
ran nut his meet on the desk and
smoke a cigar in peace" The vice
nresident's single office room adjoins
ono of the main corridors near the
ssnate chamber.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
PENSION LISTS ARE WRONG
Veterans Alleges State Paying Money
to Dead Men.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New Orleans.-That the Confederate
veteran pension rolls were padded to
suit the convenience of a certain ele-
ment, and tha annual pensions were
being paid on account of persons long
since dead and buried, was the state
ment made at the annual meeting of
Camp No. 9, Cavalry Association.
In the parish of Vernon alone" said
Colonel Nj. l.. Costley, 81 have counted
on the list some 90 beneficiariss whom
I know navy been dead for several
years, and if We are to believe the
statement of the pension board, that
money is being paid to every one
whose name is incribed on the list, |
think that it is time that something
be done to purge the rolls of every
fraudulent name and see that the
money be distributed among those ep-
titled to receive it."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
". 0. ". TO MEET.
uaecu 25 IS DATE SET FOR THE
eATHERING-PLANS ARE
NEARLY COMPLETE.
MODEL ROAD BEING PLANNED
Several Parishes Interested in High
w,y-state and Federal Govern
ments Would Give Aid.

western Newspaper Urion News Service
Baton Rouge.--The WooGme Il of the
World committees from the Baton
Rouge camps are fast concluding ar
rangements for the state convention
10 be held in Baton Rouge March %,
ac and q. The general program has
been arranged, and 1000 copies of it
ordered printed for distribution
throughout the state camps. II is plan
ned to have a grand barbecue on the
second day, at o'clock. The parade
will begin at ) o'clock on the same day.
At night the convention class of can
didates, numbering between 800 and
4OO will be initiated by the states
best degree team. The second day will
be designated as Woodman's day, and
all of the members of the order within
reach of Baton Rouge have been ex-
ended special invitation TO take part
n the program of the day.
District Manager Henderson, who is
a charge of the convention class, is
assisting in arranging details for the
convention.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15

Paragould.-A jury freed Senator
Clyde Going here after arguing the
case but 45 minutes. Senator Going
was recently indicted on a charge of
accessory in connection with the short
age of former County Treasurer A. t.
Hammett of Cross county. Senator
Going's counsel placed no witnesses
upon the stand. When the state an
nounced the evidence complete Goings
counsel made a motion that the jury
he instructed to bring in verdict OF
mot guilty" Judge Driver, however.
oyerruled this motion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Hold Auto Parade.

Thibodaux.-The auto parade, which
was several times postponed for va
rious reasons, took place here last
week. and made a spectacular show
ing while it wended its way through
the principal streets. With the Thi-
bodaux concert band leading, the pa
rade passed in review of the city hall
before Mayor P. ]. Auction, Mayor-elect
Colonel A. J. Trone and DR.. j. ]. Dat
gre, of the city official family, and a
large crowd Of spectators who were
perched there
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Crowd Tries to Mob Women.

London.-While King George and
Queen Mary were on their way to
Westminster for the opening of Par
lament, five women attempted to
approach his majesty in historic
Whitehall. They carried petitions set
ting forth the grievances of women.
Police PROMPTLY arrested the women
and imprisoned them, although it look
ed for a time as if the crowd would
overwhelm the police
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Prouressives Have Paper.

BOstOn-The Boston Journal was
sold by Frank A. Munsey TO Matthew
Hale, national committeeman for Mas
sachusetts and state chairman of the
Progressive party. The price of the
paper, it was announced is placed at
one cent. Mr.. dale assumed the man.
agement of his property. In announc.
ing that the Journal would continue
to support the cause of the Progress
sive party, Mr. Hale said II will tight
any entangling alliances betweeh the
Progressive and any other parties"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Case Thrown Out of Court.

Baton Rouge.-In the district court
was heard the case of Robert Cyrus.
Louisiana Railway and Navigation en-
gineer, charged with the killing OF
Viola Harris. Cyrus was running the
engine that killed the Harris woman
near the North Boulevard crossing.
The case was thrown out by District
Attorney Holcombe before all the evil
dence was taken because the negro
was shown to have been at fault.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Taft Siuns Louisiana Bill.

Baton Rouge.-President Taft has
signed the bill authorizing the con-
struction of a bridge across the Mis-
sissippi river at Baton Rouge. This
news was contained in a telegram re.
ceived from Congressman Robert F.
Broussard. addressed to the Board Of
Trade. The message was: THE
president has signed the Baton Rouge
bridge bill. congratulate Baton
Rouge and your board on their suo-
less. May we soon have the bridge"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Would Have a Commission.

Topeka, Kan.-Gov. Geo. II. Hodges
sent a message to the Legislature urg-
ing the commission form OF legisla-
tive government. He proposes to re-
place the present legislative represen-
tation with two members from each
county districts, who will devote their
entire time to state business. Il am
persuaded he said, that the instru-
mentalities for legislation provided for
in our constitution have become anti
quated and inefficient"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
snort Weights in shreyeport

Suieseport-Mayor j. H. Eastman
c,s aeeo That ne would confer with
8 - A'orney G. W. Jack with a view
uAoilshing a department of
~ a.s and measures in Shreveport,
oecision was stimulated by a 70.
-. - u an inspector Representing the
: ment Of labor and commerce
"ssnington. whose Inspections
,. so mat a large number of scales
- and measures are incorrect.
numerous short weights and
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Store Safe Robbed.

Monroe.-The safe in the store OF
Johnson & Co., on the West Side, was
broken open and about $50 in cash
and nearly $2,500 in checks were stol-
q. The thief effected an entrance
% the store through the rear door.
No explosives were used to open the
nfe. The thief is either an expert
safe man or had gained some knowl-
edge Of the combination, as the oIter
door was opened without violence. The
inside door was unlocked by him. Two
mail iron money boxes on the inside
we're taken out.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
To Hear Road Expert.

Ruston.-William II. Seed, of St Jo-
seph, Mo-, representing d. Ward King,
formerly of Washington. ID. C., a pub
lie road expert, addressed a meeting of
business men in the law library, and
arranged for a good roads rally to be
held here later under the direction
OF Mr.. King.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Attempt Made to Burn Store.

Alexandria.-An unsuccessful at
tempt was made to burn the store Of
E. NJ. Shumaker & Co., in Pineville.
The would-be incendiary had filled
sack with hay, which was saturated
with oil and placed under the build
ing. The light of the fire was OBJ
served in time to prevent the building
being burned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Commissioner Is Elected,

Lake Charles-In the second pri-
mary election here Edward l.. Gorham
defeated T. F. Hart by "a votes for the
office of Commissioner of streets and
parks. e. H. Andrus. who has been
chief deputy in the tax collection de-
partment of the sheriff's office for ten
years, resigned, and is succeeded by
John Roseteet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Nav Accent Punishment

Baton Rouge.-While no announce.
ment has been made the belief about
the courthouse is that an appeal will
not be taken in the case Of Dudley L.
Weber, convicted in the district court
On the charge of forgery. 1t is prob
able that if an appeal is not taken that
Mr.. Weber will not be tried on the
other charges against him.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
RELAY Race Postponed.

Baton Rouge.-On account OF the
condition of the route between here
and New Orleans the relay race has
been called off. The Baton Rouge
athletes decided to have the race on
March IS, If possible, and on the east
side Of the river, as was at first sug-
gested.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Hunting Eggs, Breaks Leo.

Lafayette.-Dalton Barringer. son of
4. Barringer, fell from hay loft and
woke his thigh. The boys were hunt
ms eggs, when Dalton stepped on a
bose plank and was precipitated to
he ground.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
New Gusher Found.

Lake Charles.-A special from Vim
ton says: "A 12,0O0-barrel gusher was
developed in the Vinton oil field on
the Vincent tract 1t is the property
OF the Gulf Refining Star Company.
The well extends over the field to a
considerable extent, and is said to be
the greatest extent, and is said to be
ton. Considerable excitement pre-
walls, as the well has surpassed all ex-
pectations."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
NeWspaper Man to Texas

: ssosiey-J. W. Cheney. manager of
- signal Publishing Company, who
~, oeen connected with the publica-
's0as OF this company for the past 25
~ mas resigned and moved to
ariiio. Texas, where he will as
!, ns cnarge of the Daily Panhandle.
winch he has purchased an interest
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Candidate Announces.

Bston Ro1ge.--Dan D. Cline amour
ced he would be candidate for the Of
flee of city judge to fill the vacanacy
created by the resignation of Dudley
L. Weber. w. Caruth Jones, named
by the city council assistant city judge
will also, in all probability, be can.
didate for city judge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Sentenced for Forging Mortgage.

Baton Rouge-Richard Mitchell, who
placed a mortgage for $50 on the home
of Silas Fisher in the Tenth ward, was
convicted in the district court, in spite
of the defense put up for him. The
facts were against Mitchell and he was
convicted by the jury without further
deliberation than it took the jury to
cast the ballot and draw up the YER
dict. Mitchell had represented himself
as the owner of Silas Fishers home,
and had forged a mortgage upon it.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-15
Student Demonstration.

Baton Rouge.-After being refused
holiday, which they demanded because
a Democrat was being inaugurated into
the presidency of the United States.
students at the Louisiana State Unt
yersity marched down Third street
headed by hand, and turned around
and marched back to the university
and resumed studies.