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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

knew Clothilde we'll enough to be sure
that she would never disclose her
identity.
He made his way drunkenly to-
ward the corner in which he and
Clothilde had sat- A scrap of paper
was lying upon one Of the chairs.
Paul opened 1t mechanically and saw
a scrap of writing upon 1t. He read:
The little park in the Bots at five
The blood tingled in his veins. Clo-
thilde, in the supreme moment of the
challenge, had, then, found time some
how to indite that note to him, know
ing that he would come back. and
trusting that he would discover 1t.
Paul knew the little park-an unfre-
quented glade, one Of the score and
more In which duelists met to settle
their differences. Perhaps Clothilde
had hoped that Paul would contrive
some method of saving her from the
steel of Manuel. The duel would be
farcical, for the young sovereign had
been trained from boyhood in the ra'
piCA" Il oul ioShSu AiS
brains furiously as he endeavored to
, cogitate upon the next step which
l should be taken.
1t was a quarter before four. He
had no time to go to Lord Tresham's
| house. He must decide Immediately
II he set out at once he could reach
the duelling ground some fifteen min
utes before the appointed time. And
come what might, the duel must be
stopped He thought only of Clothilde
He had already forgotten his mission
The pale light of the summer morn
ing had already begun to make the
trees and paths distinguishable wher
Paul arrived at the gate of the Boi!
nearest to the dueling ground. /
was twenty minutes to five. H.
quickened his steps, directing then
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Deaths nv LIGHTNING.

Most people imagine that the num-
her of persons killed by lightning
each year is very great. This impres.
sion. according to the secretary oil
the ROYAL Meteorological society, In
Knowledge, is far from being correct
Statistics show that during the ten
Years 1sO1-191O the registrar-general
renorted 124 fatal instances OF light
ming stroke in England and Wales
1os in men and 16 in women-a yearly
average of only 1874 deaths. or OBS
ner million living. In the 20 years
1s5a.1ssO there were SAG such deaths.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Astronomical.

That the space between earth and
the stars is occupied with some medi-
nm that resists the rays Of light Is the
belief. among others. Of the astrono-
mers Birkeland and See. who say that
the whole sky is suffused with nebu-
lous material. Doctor Birkeland thinks
the matter scattered through the In
terstellar spaces exceeds in mass the
aggregate of the suns and planets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
p.nnsyIyanla In Line.

Pennsylvania is the fifth state to
.aont some form Of pension for wild
ows or deserted wives with dependent
children. The new law provides that
IN zach county that adopts the system
the administration Of the charity snail
no in the hands of a commission OF
women. to be appointed by the COVER
nor-Youth's Companion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Ionora Of War.

"The surrender Of Adrianople was
conducted with much chivalry on both
sides"
1907"
YES; the vanquished general Of
,ered 70 surrender his fountain PEN
Int the victor returned It to him with
a bow"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06
Base Ball Club Orders New Uniforms

The Orofino base ball boys have or
dered new uniforms for this season,
and expect to have them here in time
for the opening Of the season. A COM
mittee has been appointed and arrange
ments made to give a big dance on the
night Of March 18th, for the purpose of
helping raise money to pay for the un-
forms and other necessary equipment
for the team. This will probably be
the last dance of the season and should
be well attended.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06

VIM. Gillespie spent a few days in
town the last week.
Carl Thompson, of Ahsahka, was in
Orofino Saturday.
John Cordell was a visitor in Orofino
Monday from Gilbert.
Gus Combs, of Cow Creek, was a
business visitor to Orofino the latter
part of last week.
FOR SALE:-A 3 1-2 Scnuttler Wagon
nearly new, $95. 90. c.. j LESTER.
Orofino, Idaho.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06
Local News.

Abe Armstrong was up from Ahsah-
ka Sunday.
Mr.. Atherton made a trip to Fords
creek last week.
A. j. Hill, of Gilbert, was in the coun-
ty seat last Saturday.
A. w. Shoemaker was trading in our
village, Saturday.
Elmer Campbell. of Russell, was a
business visitor in Orofino last Friday.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
CARELESS SON
KILLS MOTHER
MRS. JUANlTA MoNToYA SLAIN
BY BULLET FROM CARELESS
LY-HANDLED RIFLE

This morning at IL o'clock, at her
home at Wagon Mound, Mrs. Juanita
Trujillo de Montoya was killed in
stantly by the accidental discharge of
a rifle. Mrs. Montoya's son, while
cleaning the weapon in the room III
which his mother was working, acci-
dentally discharged it, the bullet en-
tering Mrs. Montoya's head and kill
ing her instantly. Mrs. Montoya's hus-
band is Jose T. Montoya, a former
resident of Las Vegas. He is at pres
ent engaged in the stone mason bust
ness at Wagon Mound.
T. E. Werick of this city, son of
Mrs. Montoya, receiaed the word of his
mothers death this afternoon and left
at once for Wagon Mound. In the
message that Mr.. Werick received no
information as to which of the sew
eral sons Of Mrs. Montoya was re-
sponsible for the tragedy but more dc.
finite details likely will be received
here tonight. Mrs. Montoya probably
will be buried at Wagon Mound to-
morrow afternoon.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

The tickets for the Pennsylvania
State College Glee club will be plac-
ed on sale at the Y. M. G.: A. tomor-
row morning at o'clock for the rail
way folk and will continue to be re-
served for Santa Fe people only until
Monday, when the general public will
be allowed to purchase the tickets.
Secretary LIE Noir has received a
number of pictures of the boys which
will be placed in the windows Of the
local merchants. The club numbers
So members and their plan is to con
vey to the employees of the Santa Fe
Railway company the message of
Easter time.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

At a meeting of the council of the
town of Las Vegas Tuesday evening
a permit to erect a new building on
the site of that destroyed by fire re-
Gently was given to Frank lie Due.
Mr.. lie Dues building was located on
Bridge street, just east of the Ilfeld
hardware store. William Reed, VINO
had barber shop in the building, is
preparing to open an establishme,
in the Plaza hotel block.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
MANY RESERVATIONS
For CLUBS Dinner
INDICATIONS ARE THAT FULLY
FIFTY MEN WILL BE PRESENT
TONIGHT

Almost half a hundred reservations
have been made by the business men
of the city for the big "Get-Together-
Dinner" tonight in the Commercial
club rooms. The affair promises to
be the biggest event of the kind that
has been pulled off in the city for
some time By 10 o'clock this morn
ing 40 reservations had been made
and they were still coming in. The
dinner will be served by MIR. Smith
Of the English Kitchen; not in a six
course style but in "the good old
fashioned way as w. H. Stark, sec
retary Of the club, puts It.
Although the meeting is not entire
ly for the good EATS that VIII be
served, everyone can rest assured that
the feed will be first class. The
speakers for the evening will not give
long addresses, but everyone Will
have an opportunity of saying some
thing. All suggestions win be re-
ceived and discussed by the most
prominent men in nlthefeity, Secretary
w II. Stark Of the club has worked
hard to make the dinner a success
and from present indications it will be
such The dinner win start promptly
at $50 o'clock and win be served in
the lobby Of the club rooms
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
AGED WOMAN BURNED.

Denver, March 2O-Mrs Elizabeth
Arager, 65, widow Of Rabbi Solomon
Arager, once a leader of the Jewish
faith in the west died this morning
from burns received last night when
she accidentally overturned lamp
in her apartments. The fire was dis
covered by two girls, Annie Jassert
and Margaret Hanson, who broke into
the blazing room and dragged the
aged woman out, but too late to save
her life. Mrs. Arager had been de-
pendent upon Jewish relief societies
during the last years of her life. b
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

The following civil service exami-
nations will be held here on the dates
mentioned: April 9-1O-Agricultural
inspector (male) salary $1,255 to
$1,40O per annum; April 16-junior
library assistant (male) salary 5000
to 5000; laboratory assistant in pa
per and textiles (male) salary 5000
to $1,000; April 16-17-junior engineer
(male) salary $1,OSO to $1,000; April
21--pathologist in cereal diseases
(male) salary $1,SOO to $2,5OO. All
other information may be obtained
from ]. D. Lowe at the local postof-
fee.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

A meeting of the Fraternal Brother
hood will be held tonight in the o. r.
c. hall. 1t was announced in last
nights edition of The Optic, through
a mistake. that the meeting was to
be held last night. The election Of
the candidate who will represent the
local lodge at Los Angeles next June
will be held tonight. All members
are hereby requested to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
RAILROAD SECRETARY
TO VISIT LAS VEGAS
THEODORE PRoUT, HEAD OF TO.
PEKA YIN. c. Al TO BE HERE
NEXT WEEK.

Mr.. Theodore E. Prout, general sec
retary of the Railroad Y. M. g. A. at
Topeka, Kan, is going to visit the To-
cal Y. M. G, A. next Tuesday, March
rs. Mr.. Prouts visit primarily is to
confer with Secretary LeNoir with
particular relation to the associa-
tons activities among the Santa Fe
men. On Wednesday evening Mr.
PTout wifi give an informal talk to.
group of Santa Fe men at the Y
M. 9. A. luncheon to be served at
that time.
incidentally Mr.. Prout will be pres
ent at the Jennie Brice Banquet" the
night before and respond to the toast
"The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton"
Secretary LeNoir OF the local as
sociation said today:
we feel fortunate in having d Wis
It from one SO prominent In railroad
Y. M. C. A. circles as Secretary
Prout. For number OF years, Mr..
Prout has been secretary of the To
peka Railroad Y. M. @. A. and is held
in high esteem By the Santa Fe fam
lily of that city. Mr.. Prout's visit to
us has no significance ether than to
confer with us on matters pertaining
to the work among the Santa Fe men.
Mr. Prout will not touch ir any way,
shape or form, the matter Of fin
ances. His visit is purely social
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

On Thursday evening, March q at
1880 o'clock there will be a special
communication of Chapman Lodge
No. 2, A. F. and A. M. for the pur-
pose of comforting the Master Ma
sons degree. This is to be past
masters night, and all members are
requested to be present All of the
ceremonies If the evening and will be
performed by past masters and the
occasion will be an interesting one.
Following the communication there
will be banquet
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
cARRIEs our Ole CUSTOM

London, March 2O.-The pictur-
esque and historic ceremony Of dis
tNbuting the Kings Maunday money
to the poor Of the realm was wit
messed in Westminster Abbey today.
Forty-seven aged and penniless sub
iects of the king we're gathered in
to be the beneficiaries of his majes-
ty's bounty. This number cores
ponded to the kings age. A notable
gathering Of privileged guests looked
on while the rites OF the old custom
were carried out.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Charles Onion, the well known flor
ist, who was taken seriously i'll last
Tuesday, was operated upon last
night at the Las Vegas hospital. His
condition was as good as could be
expected this morning and was report
ed as improving this afternoon.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

A small fire originated last night at
912 San Francisco avenue and the
alarm was turned in to both the fire
departments, which responded imme-
diately The blaze was extinguished
by chemical apparatus belonging to
the East Las Vegas fire department
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Russia recently made an endurance
trial of autos of 1854 miles with 45
mcahines entered The roads were
almost impossible in places. The
Ford was the only machine with a
perfect score and was recommended
to the Russian army for their use
Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Marguerite Cousins, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. M. P. Cousins, who re-
side at II Grand avenue, was operated
on yesterday for an affection of her
ear Her many friends viii be glad
to know tlat she is doing we'll
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Don't forget the big show at the
Browne theater March 2S. Living
pictures by Las Vegas most popular
girls, also two reels of moving pic
lures. Admission Zoe and zoe.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Word has been received here to
effect that Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Blauvelt, former residents Of this city
are the proud parents of a son born
to them on Tuesday February IS.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

In private car Magnet, Kennerly
Rumford and party passed through
here this afternoon enroute from New
York to Los Angeles.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
HONOR MEMoMY oF oovERNoF

Des Moines. Ia, March 20-Busi-
ness in the Iowa legislature was sus-
pended today while the two branches
met in joint sessions and held memo
rial services for the late William Lar
rabee, for many years a prominent
figure in Iowa public life and from
1886 to 1890 governor of the state.
Senator w. s. Kenyon and other not
ed speakers delivered addresses in
eulogy of the life, character and pub
lie works Of the late governor
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Leo Reiensberg, the well known
business man of Las Vegas. has pur-
chased a late model of the Buick auto
and today drove it about the city
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

John Thornhill, who for the past
two months has been indisposed,
drove into the city today for the first
time since his illness.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

st. Pauls Memorial church. Good
Friday services, Holy Communion
1880; morning prayer and sermon II
o'clock.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Arrangements have been completed
for the Chavez-Hite bout, which is to
be staged here under the auspices Of
the Business Mems Athletic club on
March 26, accoring to Information re-
ceived from Athletic Director Hamil-
ton of the club. This bout will be for
the benefit of members only and all
those who wish to join the club should
do so at once. There will also be
two preliminaries which will furnish
good entertainment for all the
members. Hite, the man who will
meet Chavez, will work out every
night until the match in the armory
with his trainer, Hamilton All mem
bers of the club are cordially invited
to use the gymnasium any night this
week.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

w. H. Davis, brakeman on the
Santa Fe railway, has purchased a
Ford auto.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Finch's Golden Wedding rye, aged
in the wood Direct from the distil
Iery to you. At the Lobby, Of course
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20
LOCAL NEWS

Light automobile lamps at 6:57
O'Clock this evening
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Joe Thornhill is seriously i'll with
an attack Of pneumonia.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Ladies' gymnasium class 9 o'clock.
Business mems class 5 o'clock.
Presbyterians' basketball practice
Z; 30 o'clock.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-20

Try dram Of Old Taylor Bour-
bon at the Opera Bar.-Ady.
Evening star., 1913-12-07

This Beautiful Brass Bed in
rich design. with heavy two-incl
posts and large corner caps. 1t
has five large filters in both head
and foot. You can have your
choice Of bright or satin finish in
any size. It is guaranteed never
to tarnish and will always remain
bright.
Evening star., 1913-12-07

The Bed to the LETT is III the
popular corner ball style and is rich
i'll design. 1t has two-inch posts and
seven large filters. 1t is in the guar
anteed lacquer and will never tar
nish. Choice Of either bright or
satin finish.
Evening star., 1913-12-07

tional prominence will address congrega-
tions today in seven colored churches.
The Loyal Temperance Legion. which
will attend the meetings. Is under the
charge of Mrs. G. T. Shinnick. supeFin-
tendent and these children will be ac-
con1panied by children from foreign ma
tions. under the supervision of Mrs. John
y. Culbertson.
The committee to assist Mrs. Emma
Sanford Shelton. president OF the ". G.
T. L. of the District OF Columbia. in
cludes Mrs. Edna Proctor. Mrs. NJ. e.
Hull. Mrs. George T. Prew'tt, Mrs
Charles Montgomery. Miss Jennie Smith.
Mrs. jefferson Middleton. Mrs Mark
Tyndall Mrs. 7. 4. Williams. Mrs
Joseph Van Arsdale. Mrs. Louise III.
Earll. Mrs. J. A. Edgar. Mrs. Emma Ran
doIph, Mrs. Susie Irwin Mrs. John A.
Culbertson. Mrs Edward s. Olney and
NIrG Hanrg
Evening star., 1913-12-07
JOHN WILLIAMS BATES DEAD.
Was Lifetime Resident of the Ma
tional Capital.

John Williams Bates "a lifetime resi-
dent of this city, died Thursday. Funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon
at his late residence, 1911 Wyoming ave
nue.. interment being in Rock Creek GEM
etery.
Mr.. Bates was born in Southeast Wash
ington in 1857, his father being Johlf w
Bates. a druggist Just before his mar
riage in 1884 to Miss Isabella Sutton OF
Canada he was appointed to "A position
in the pension office. He remained in
this branch of the government until his
DEATH receiving a promotion the day
prior TO his death.
Besides his wife, two sisters. Misses
Martha V. and Louise Bates and a
brother. Charles II. Bates. local attor-
ney for the Southern Pacific railroad
survive him. lie was cousin OF the
late George Burcheli Williams.
Evening star., 1913-12-07
Secretary Bryan's Letter.

The letter from Secretary Bryan. ad-
dressed to the President was as fol-
lows:
In accordance with your direction.
tnis department has given Very careful
consideration to the resolution adopted
by the Senate April 15, 1918.
a resume of the correspondence called
FOR by the above resolution up to the
10th OF February Of the current wear
accompanied the Presidents message
% Congress of March /, 1919. Inas-
much as the questions covered by the
resolution are still pending and are in
fact, now the subject of discussion be-
tween the American and Colombian gov
ernmentS, the undersigned Secretary of
State has the honor respectfully to sub
init his opinion that the transmission
OF the correspondence in full detail at
the present time would be incompatible
with the public interest, and would not
tend to accomplish any practical pur-
pose
Evening star., 1913-12-07
COLDS

Has served me faithfully for
years" says a friend of Seventy
seven. writing from the Danish
Island of st. Thomas.
So say the friends of Seventy.
seven the world over, when the
Cough, Cold, Grip. Influenza and
Sore Throat are taken in time.
If you wait till you're sick-a-
bed it may take longer.
The Dollar Flask holds more
than six twenty-five cent walls
tor sale by all Druggists or
mailed.
III hiHKfs1S Iiomeo- Medicine 60 LIZ
N4u4am Street, New Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star., 1913-12-07

The Bed to the lett is in
the popular corner ball style, and
is rich in design. 1t has two-inch
posts and ten large filters. 1t is in
the guaranteed lacquer and will
never tarnish. Choice Of either
bright or satin finish.
Evening star., 1913-12-07
PRESIDENT TAKES WALK
Looks at Pictures of White House
Wedding in the Stores.

President Wilson took a stroll through
the business section late yesterday aft
ernoon IN company with DR. Grayson
his personal physician. following a long
motor trip through Rock Greek Park.
He stopped in front of several pho
tographic studios, where he viewed pho
tographs Of the recent White House
wedding party. Dr.. Grayson announced
last night that the Presidents cold was
much improved.
Evening star., 1913-12-07
Text of the Message.

Inc Presidents message was as follows:
Replying to the Senate resolution of
April 10 1919. requesting, if not in
compatible with the public interest. the
transmission Of all correspondence be-
tween this government and the govern
ment OF Colombia not heretofore sub
mitted II he Senate, i'll relation to the
claims OF Colombia against the J-niteo
states 1 express my concurrence in the
oplhloil o. the Secretary of State as
set forth in the report hereto annexad
that the transmission at the present
time OF the correspondence in question
would not be compatible with the pub
lie interest -
Evening star., 1913-12-07
Excise Board to Attend.

The program at the Columbia Theater
has for its leading feature the whirlwind
speech of the Georgia Cyclone" Mrs
Mary Harris Arrnor Members Of the ex-
ese board of the District Of Columbia
viii attend this meeting, il was an
aourced last night The meeting will be
presided over by the national president.
Mrs. Lillian Nj. y. Stevens of Maine. On
TN % gram also will be Mrs. Sara Hoge.
state president o. the Virginia W. I. 7.
u; Rev. Henry = Couden. chaplain oi
the House OF Represe natives: Mrs. Sc
lima Holman Of Tennessee. Mrs Frances
Beauchamp. Kentucky. Miss Gladys
Emig. +. Stanton Henry. Rev DR. W.
r. Wedderspoon. George \ Provost and
Mrs. Elsie Cheeseman. The Loyal Tenn
perance Legion will give a song and sa-
lutte.
The program at the Congregational
Church is practically the same. as the
speakers will rush in automobiles from
theater to church and from church to
;heater, Mrs. Francis p. Parks. national
corresponding secretary of the w. c. T.
H.. viii preside at the First Congrega-
tional Church..
Evening star., 1913-12-07
PRESIDENT WTHHOLDS
LETTERS FROM SENATE
Correspondence Between U. S.
and Colombia Not to
Be Made Public.

In a message to the Senate last even
ing President Wilson declared that it
was Incompatible with the public inter
ests to give TO the Senate at this time all
the correspondence between the United
States and Colombia relating to claims
of Colombia against this country in con-
nectlon with Panama and the isthmian
canal. The Senate last April passed q
resolution offered by Senator Hitchcock
OF Nebraska, asking that the CORE
spondence in question be submitted to the
Senate. II not incompatible with the pub
lie interest
The President sent to the Senate a let
ter from Secretary of State Bryan ex-
planning the situation
Evening star., 1913-12-07

This Massive and Beautiful
Brass Bed has heavy two-inch posts,
with corner caps, and has Ii filters in
both head and foot trimmed at each
end with fancy vases. This rich Bed
can be had in either bright or satin
finish.
Evening star., 1913-12-07
Meetings at Colored Churches.

The overflow meeting at st, Paul's
Lutheran Church VIII be IN charge OF
Airs. Don l.. Blaine and -.iiss Isabella
Parke. In addition To these triDle mass
meetings ". 9. 7. L. speakers of ma
Evening star., 1913-12-07
Drafting Resolution.

y committee representing the prohibi-
ton organizations is at present drafting
the resolution which is TO be presented
TO Congress. This committee consists of
Il. s. Caldwell of Oklahoma City. Okla.
Judge W. a. Covington of Mississippi
former Gov. j. Frank Hanley of Indiana,
Judge w. X. Campbell of West VirgiE4a
j. Frank Burk of Michigan and L..
Purley Baker of Ohio.
The demonstra ton at the Capitol is to
be followed Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock by mass meeting at Memorial
Continental Hall. nth and d streets
northwest. Those holding cards can pro-
cure seats until 40 o'c,ocll, when the
doors will be thrown open to the public
Brief addresses are to be delivered by
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, SEN
ator W. f. Borah OF Idaho, former Gov.
NJ. r.. Patterson of Tennessee. Repre-
sentative NJ. c. Kelly of Pennsylvania.
Representative Richmond P. Hobson of
Ala bama and others.
Thursday morning there will be get
together meeting at Rauscher's. when
breakfast will be served. and the tenn
perance forces will exchange greetings
and discuss the events Of the hour.