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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
WILSON DECIDES on POLICY
Will Urge no Particular Acts Upon
Congress Besides Tariff Revision.

Western Newspaper Cnion News Service.
hington.-President Wilson has
decided upon policy of meeting leg
rather than planning program for the
extraordinary session of congress.
This, it was learned from White Heuse
callers. will be the presidents answer
to these who are urging that currency
legislation, Philippine independence,
Alaskan questions and other subjects
be taken up during the session of the
new congress.
The president was advised by Rep
resentative Oscar Underwood, the
majority leader as to the status or
the tariff bills being prepared by tAe
ways and means committee He learn
ed that the committee was maxim
rapid progress, but that it might not
be ready on April I, the date origin
ally fixed for the opening OF the new
congress. Mr.. Underwood thought at
least a week more should be given to
preparation and as it was on Mr.. Un-
derwood's advice that Mr.. Wilson fix
ed April there is no doubt that, he
will name a later date when issuing
his proclamation.
The net result of pressure for action
on subjects other than tariff has been
the adoption of a policy of meeting
the legislative situation as it unfolds
in the new congress. The president
will send first a message pointing out
the necessity for tariff revision and
will follow this with a series Of mes
sages upon specific things which he
believes congress may be able to act
upon without unnecessarily prolonging
the session. This course is said to
have been approved at cabinet meet
ing.
The suggestion that only tariff re-
vision be attempted at the coming ses
sion arose from the fear that other
subject might cloud and interfere with
the tariff question. Assurances have
been coming, however, from various
quarters, principally the senate, that
the anticipated difficulty with the tar
iff may not msterialize after all.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Powers Plan Mediation.

London The European powers
have decided practically to ignore the
extravagant demands of the Balkan
allies and TO consider their reply as
tantamount to .an agreement to ac-
cept the proffered mediation. The
powers in thei- reply will congratulate
these allies in agreeing to mediation
and will propose that the frontier
line be drawn from Enos on the Sea
of Marmosa to Midia on the Black Sea
instead OF from Rodosto to Midia, all
the territory to the west of the pro-
posed line, with the exception of AL
bania, going to the allies.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Work on Farm Progresses.

Breaux Bridge. - Supplementary
work on the ten-acre agricultural farm
was retarded some owing to the ex-
cessive rain. Demonstration Andrew
Jackson has arranged his drainage so
as to be in a position to offset the
most inclement weather. The young
agriculturist has been working strenu-
onsly. Should the petition to the city
council succeed in securing fifteen or
twenty additional acres donated for an
agricultural farm it will be an incen-
tive towards the farm interests to Sc
cure up-to-date machinery, as it is
admitted to be the only proper demon
stration process.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
uraes Better ORGANIZATION.

Philadelphia.-prging the need of
thorough organization in studying and
securing the ideals on which the plat
form of the Progressive party was
based. former President Theodore
Roosevelt addressed an audience
which crowded the Metropolitan opera
house. The meeting marked the close
of the first day of two days ses-
sion of the Progressive conference OF
PENNSYLVANIA. The movement has as
an aim the perpetuation of the party.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
To Refuse Invitation.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wilson has
received hundreds of invitations to at
tend formal dinners and to make ad-
dresses before all sorts of organiza-
tions throughout the country but it
was announced at the White House
that he expected to refuse all such
invitations at least during the special
session of congress. He believes he
should remain in Washington while
the tariff Is before congress, and un-
less some extraordinary occasion aris-
es he will make few speeches.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
sxpert. Attend Meeting.

Baton Rouge.-Representatives Of
y Apartment of education and the
11icaltural department of the state
mixeuity went to Marksville, where
, nree days farmers institute was
neld. Among the speakers were T. H.
aarfia state superintendent of educar
ben: Dr.. w. X. Dodson, director Of
~ state experiment station; Prof. e.
= Jordan. Of the department of ami
pal Industry, and secretary of the
|ouisiana Swine Breeders Associa-
IoA; 3. s. Richardson of the agricul-
nral department of the state univer-
~.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Senator TiIImsn Loses Fight.

Washington.-Senator Benjamin K.
Tillman of South Carolina lost his
long and hard fight for the chairman
ship of the powerful senate committee
on appropriations. The Democratic
committee lists completed by the steer
ing committee, headed by Senator
Kern. accords the appropriation chair
manship to Senator Martin OF VIZ
sinia, and places Senator Tillman at
the head of the committee on naval
affairs.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Extra Session for Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City. - Governor Cruce
has issued call for an extraordinary
session Of the legislature. which con.
vened and will continue. 80 days. The
legislature adjourned after having
been in session 20 days and passed 119
bills, 81 of which have been approved
by the governor. Gov. Cruce gave as
his reason the fact that the present
session had been SO occupied with in
vestigations of the various state offiS
ces that but little time had been de-
voted to legislation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Wireless Record Broken.

Key West, Fla.-Captain Hayden,
commandant of the naval station, has
just received a letter from Cairo.
Egypt, stating that the Lloyd's wire
less station in that city had on nu-
merous occasions copied messages be-
ing sent out by the Key West station.
II is claimed this breaks all wireless
records, the distance involved being
more than 1000 statute miles, or more
than 800 miles further than a former
worlds record.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Postoffice Primary Discussed.

Baton Rouge.-A primary election to
determine the choice of the Baton
Rouge people for postmaster is pro
posed by some OF the patrons of the
office. The matter has been discussed
by a number. The fight for post.
master is between r. ]. Hummel and
Sam Watson with John Jordan, re.
cent entry into the list Of applicants.
Mr. Hummel has petition largely
signed by the business men and pa
irons of the postoffice endorsing his
candidacy. Mr.. Watson has a we'll
signed petition indorsing his applica.
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Sunday School Association Meets.

Slidell.-The st. Tammany parish
Sunday School Association held its an
nual convention at Talishecek. Eleven
schools were represented by delegates
About 800 persons were in attendance
and dinner for all was served on the
grounds. Addresses were made by Mr..
Van Carter and Miss Susie Juden, OF
the Louisiana State Sunday School
Association and by lave Evans,
Frank Sylvester, Albert Dirksen and
others of the st. Tammany parish as
sociation. About $3.50 was pledged.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
E)VERNOR RETURNS
|FROM TRIP NORTH
L,ee EXECUTIVE SAYS STATES
OWN CITIZENS ARE THE
WORST KNOCKERS"
MOULD NOT TAKE "HAMMER'
|. Hall Says States Financial Stand
jna 10 Good But Law Would
Make II Better.

sstern Newspaper Union News Service.
New Orleans.-"Louisia stands
liter with the financial interests in
Y East than at any time in our his
IN" asserted Governor l.. E. Hall
pon his return from the Wilson in
Sguration at Washington and a sub
kouent trip to New York, where he
inferred with financial interests rela-
re- to the sale of the 100000 state
bud issue, bids for which will be
ened three weeks from April 2.
. The governor reurns very much
6stified with his success in New
|Ewk and with a feeling that much
Dod was accomplished. He would not
4 into all the details, but others who
|See In Gotham at the time say Gov
nor Hall had in hand some matters
II may develop into a big boom for
~ state in enhancing its credit
k1ruad and in foreign countries.
The fact that the last legislature
opposed an amendment to the consti-
ntion proposing to treat all holders
! securities and claims against the
|rale fairly and squarely, If they were
HE to prove their claims, has Great
II most beneficial and favorable i'm
rnsIon abroad" said Governor Hall,
- had that amendment been odopt-
here Is no doubt our stading in
y financial world today would have
- first-class."
stead of abandoning the sale, as
ne papers have intimated. Governor
- d very hopeful of receiving bids
he new state 4 per cent bonds OF
prla
he governor was severe on the
onisianans who go east and knock
eslate and her securities.
when so-called prominent citizens
Louisiana go % New York." he as
Ned with warmth, they should
NJ ,lhsir hammers at home. If a
II cannot say anything about his
" Or state. should think his person
pride would suggest to him to at
~ remain silent. 1t is my impres:
"a. from what / learned in New
fFk. that these supposed foreign crit
- receive their food and supplies
ut here In louisiana; that they re-
Me their dope from alleged Louisi-
- financiers and that the real crit
= reside here among u.s."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
specisI Session of Police Jury.

Baton Rouge.-The police jury OF
West Baton Rouge parish held a
special session for the purpose of nam.
ing several members Of drainage dis
tricts who also held other paroachial
offices and were not eligible under the
antidual office holding act. The police
jnry made an appropriation for half OF
the salary of a farm demonstrator to
serve seven and a half months. The
United States department of agricul.
ture will pay the other half of the
salary.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
leys Investigation Promised.

Charles.-L. Emerson, presi-
of the Brotherhood of Timber
spent the day in Lake Char
lling on acquaintances and con.
8 with some Of the union lead
= me city. Mr.. Emerson was en-
e Alexandria. where he goes
- interest Of the union. Mr.. EN-
expresses himself strongly on
wsy ne was treated at De Ridder
~ ne has the promise of Gov
nan that he will make a per.
u mvestigation Of the affair and
q events leading up to it.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
To Open Veterans Home.

Washington. - Announcement was
made by the Southern Religious So
ciety that home for Confederate vet
erans would be opened here April 15.
Mrs. George Dewey, wife of Admiral
Dewey, was among the first to pledge
herself to furnish and equip a histori-
Cay room, and a number of other v-om
en-. prominent in social and official
life, made similar promises. The home
will be open to destitute or sick
"wearers of the gray" their widows
and orphans.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Would Bar Dances.

Austin, Texas.-Representatiye Us
sery announced he has drafted bill
which he will submit to the legisla-
ture making it a misdemeanor to
dance the Turkey Trot," the Bunny
Hug the Grizzly Bear" the Texas
Tommy" and other dances Of like
nature in Texas. The dances are
classed in the proposed bill as lob,
scene and eccentric" and the penalty
for indulging in them ID made from SO
TO 5000 fine.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Injured by Lean.

misunderstanding forty feet from
the second story of building, Mrs.
Kyle. a boarder, corner of Copner and
Bevel streets, sustained two broken
legs and possible internal injuries. Her
husband, who pumjed just a moment
before. escaped uninjured as by
miracle. The fire originated in the
second story of the building from an
unknown cause, damaging the building
and contents to the extent of about
$1,000, partly covered by insurance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
SOUTHERN STORM
TAKES HEAVY TOLL
PROPERTY DAMAGE GREAT-LoSS
OF LIFE ESTIMATED NEAR A
100 PERSONS.
western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Observation-Disclosures from late
reports are that more than 80 people
were killed, scores severely injured
and great property loss sustained in
the disastrous electrical tornado which
swept parts of Georgia, Tennessee.
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Texas. Eighty-odd deaths have been
reported and the total loss of life prob
ably will be increased when We COM
munication is restored in remote sec
tions devastated Dy the cyclone. The
damage to property cannot be estimat.
ed in millions.
Twenty-nine persons are reported to
have perished in Georgia, and damage
tc property is roughly estimated at ST.
100000. Calhoun, Gordon county, Ca,
and vicinity bore the brunt of the
storm in this state, where II persons
are reported to have been killed. The
other fatalities in Georgia were nine
at Tucker, four at Eaglesville, three
at Charleston and two at Columbus.
Late reports from Tennessee have
increased the death toll in that state
TO % persons. Six perished in Mid
dleton, four at South Berlin, three at
Huron, two each at Culleoka and Lex
ington, and one each at Leesburg, Raj
ley Hill and Bryant station. Many Sec
tions swept by the storm have not
been heard from.
. The loss of life in Alabama is esti-
mated at 13, although several persons
still are reported missing. Five ne
groes were killed near New Decatur,
three persons perished at Calera, and
two each at Hoke's Bluff, Gaysville
and Duke.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Traction Tax Carries.

Abbeville.-The special election held
here to vote 3-mill tax for ten years
for the Louisiana Traction and Power
Company was carried by an almost
unanimous vote. There were III votes
cast, with 176 favorng the election,
representing approximately 100000 in
property valuation, and one vote
against, representing $3.50 property
valuation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Would Regulate Woman's Dress.

Columbus, O.-Declaring that the
immodestty of the attire worn by wom-
eli on the streets and in public places
is the cause OF a great wave of i'm
morality new sweeping over the coun.
try" Representative Capelle .of Gin
cinnati introduced bill in the lower
house OF the legislature providing for
the appointment 10y the governor OF
a commission to prescribe the fash
ions to be worn by women in the
state of Ohio"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
$500 for Corn Exhibit Prizes.

Shreveport-Secretary Bruggerhoff,
of the state fair association, announc.
es that $500 has been set aside, fol.
lowing recommendation by the Louisi.
ana Corn Growers Association, for
premiums on general corn exhibits al
this years fair. Boys corn club ex.
hibits do not come under this head.
One-ear exhibits and ten-ear exhibits
will not count.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
PopouIation Estimated at 22,s1o.

Baton Rouge. The new directory
for the city of Baton Rouge for 1913
has just been issued and gives Baton
Rouge population of 22.Sl0. On the
question of population the directory
says: THE estimate of the population
of city is a matter necessarily en-
joined upon the directory publisher.
such estimates, however, are not mere
ly theoretical, but based on facts, sus-
tained by the contents of the publica.
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
After Law vioIators.

hreveport-Justices of the Peace
c. f. Dunson, of. Vivian, an incorpo-
rated Caddo oil field town, visited
Shreveport for the purpose of obtain
ing copies of the new Fullilove blind
tiger and gambling Joint" ordinances,
with a view to having similar laws
put into operation at Vivian. Mayor
r. b. Baker and many other citizens,
he reported, are determined to elimi-
nate whiskey sellers and gamblers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Mar. eattIeshIps for British.

London.-The Bristisb naval esti-
mates for 1894 announced total of
1921 ,54e, 500, as compared with $685.
337 900 last year. The new building
program provides for five battleships,
eight light cruisers, 16 torpedo boat
destroyers and a number Of subma-
rines. There will be under consruc-
ton on April 1, IL battleships. three
battleship cruisers, 13 light cruisers.
as torpedo boat destroyers and 21 SUBJ
marines.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
To Test Law.

Shreveport.-That there will be
vigorous attack on the constitutional
ity of the new legislative act No. 226,
which prohibits men without visible
means of support from habitually liv-
ing with lewd women, is evidenced by
the filing of several motions to quash
indictments against several Caddo de-
PENDANTS.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Planning for Next Mardi Gras.

Tbibodaux-The Thibodaux Carni
val Club met at the city hall. The
question Of day or night parade for
Mardi Gras next year was left open,
but action was deferred to have larg-
er attendance and to ascertain what
amount could be expected from the
merchants and other contributors.
Nearly $50 members are on the rolls
and a committee on soliciting new
members is busy at work to increase
the number to 200 or over.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
shreveport Without power.

Shreveport.-Fire, supposed to have
started from crossed electric wires.
destroyed the roof and a portion Of
the machinery Of the Southwestern
Gas and Electric Light and Power
Plant here, putting the city in dark
ness and stopping all industrial plants
depending on them for power. The roof
was temporary wooden affair, being
erected after the collapse of an iron
roof few weeks ago. which caused
the death of two negroes and the In
jury of several others.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Postoffice Is Robbed.

Donaldsonville - The postoffice at
Smoke Bend was burglarized and a
registered letter containing s4 stolen,
together with 35 cents in coin, which
had been left in the cash drawer. The
supply of stamps and postcards and all
Of the days receipts, except the small
amount named, had been locked in
tie safe at the close of business. No
effort was made to force the recepta-
Gle.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Mlsslonsry Society Meetina.

Baton Rouge.-The third annual
nsetng of the Woman's Missionary
oeiey OF the Louisiana conference of
- Methodist church was held here
the First Methodist church with
~ssAtes in attendance from all over
eelsiana. The meeting was called
moer BY Mrs. Abel Bliss, of Shreve-
IA. the president.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
PROPOSES Tennessee Monument.

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Robert S.
Sharp, just returned from the position
of chief postoffice inspector OF the
United States and prominent on the
committee which formulated the par
Gel post. proposed before Chattanooga
audience that at the Confederate re-
union here May q. 2s and 20 move
ment be set on foot for a national
peace monument at Chattanooga in
memory OF the Civil war and subse-
quent healing OF the wounds between
the sections.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Former Judoe seoins Sentence.

Baton Rouge.-Dudley l.. Weber, for
mer city Judge and prominent young
lawyer, began his seven-year SEN
tence in the state penitentiary. He
was transferred by Sheriff Womack
from the parish Jail to the peniten-
tiary in an automobile and began at
once his service. Later on Mr.. Weber
will probably be transferred to the An.
COLA farm.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22

Kalamazoo, Mich.-The funeral OF
William A. Smith, who recently under.
went an operation at Ann Arbor by
which the tissue of dogs brain was
substituted for 4 portion OF his own
brain, took place at Smiths home in
Augusta, Mich. 1t was said that Smith
never recovered from the operation.
which was necessitated by the remov-
al of a cancerous growth from his
head.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
General McNeese Returns.

Baton Rouge.-Adjutant General Nc.
Neese, who ATTENDED the inaugura
tion of President Wilson, has return.
ed from Washington. General Nc.
Neese was the first of the official
party of Governor Hall to get back
from the national capital. He says
that the Inauguration was a great
success.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
War on Short Weiuhts.

.s MISUNDERSTANDING an opinion
City Attorney G.. w. Jack that
municipality was probably without
nofity In the matter. but that the
e law gave the police jury such
nority. the city council recommend
uat the Caedo police jury inaugu-
: system for the inspection of
nh and scales to prevent over
ses In stores. markets and other
ness establishments.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22

Washington, p. C.-Arkansas was
signally hOnOred when Senator James
+, Clarke was made president pro
TEN. of the United States senate. AS
II this honor was not enough for the
Arkansas statesman he was made a
member of the Steering Committee,
which selects he members of the
senate committees. He is chairman of
the Committee on Commerce and
ranks high on seven or eight other
important committees of which he is
member. Mr.. Clarke's selection as
president pro TEN. of the senate COM
mittee signifies that he is in full oc-
cord with the policies of President
Wilson and Mr.. Bryan.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Avalanche Kills is.

Christiana, Norway.-Sixteen per-
sons were killed by an avalanche
which overwhelmed three farms in
the Gudbrands valley in southern Nor
way.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Teachers Meet.

Gonzales.-The teachers of the New
River District Association held meet
ing at the Johnson school, Hobart A
delightful program was rendered.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Nant Parish on Cash a..i.

sztnville.-The police iurv 10
~. &c Necessary measures by con.
shs taxpayers on the advisa.
g negotiating enough parish
g run the expenses of this par.
: cash basis.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-22
Band to Join Circus.

. hoase.-The band of the Jack
= asylum, which rendered a
On the boulevard left the
nstitution last week to join
hothsfs' circus at CHICAGO.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-12-19
Christmas.

Oh. merry, merry Christmas day.
How I've longed to see thee come this
way.
Native shepherds in the starry night
Watching for the faint starlight.
Suddenly there was a holy song,
Upon the air a numerous throng,
Burst upon their enraptured ears.
The angels song of love and praise.
''Glory to God in the highest,
Peace on earth, good will to men,
This day is born in the City of David
The Prince of Peace, the glorious one.
Follow the star and it will lead down
To Bethlehem, the holy. the radiant
town,
The holy child is lying in amanger,
Go, give him praise and honor due.
Three wise men from eastern lands
Came with gold and frankinsence and
myrrh,
Casper, Helchior and Belthasar-
Down at his feet fall they before him.
Giving praise and honor eve true
To this blessed child, whose due.
He came to this sin-cursed earth
To ransom souls by a new birth. 3
FANNIE D.. ARMSTRONG.