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The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
NEWS NOTES FROM UNCLE SANS PRINTERY

Daniel L. SAMSON. maker-up on the
Y, day hand section. substituted Tor w.
NJ. Leavitt. In his absence.
l. q. Cooley, compositor in the day
hand section. has been substituting as
Y maker-up in the absence Of F. N.
Lloyd on leave.
Thompson, of the day hand section, have
been detailed as imposers.
During the last week William L. Kirby,
a welI-known monotype operator, was
promoted and transferred to a clerical
position in the composing section. ONCE
superintendent OF work, accompanied
with a substantial increase OF salary.
Mr.. Kirby entered the once under civil
service rules In 1889, from Abbeville, s.
C. His friends will be pleased to learn
OF his advancement.
A rest room for the convenience and
comfort Of women employees of the once
has been established and attractively
furnished. It is located on the NTH
landing in the new building. directly over
the emergency room. Both rooms are
in charge of William J. Manning, NJ. D.
A recent issue Of the Daily Leader.
Pittsburgh. Pa, published q picture OF
Elizabeth Sara Meyer. six-year-old grand
daughter OF Nelson P. Meyer. makerup
on the spess hand. day section. The lit
tie miss. accompanied by her mother.
Mrs. Bessie Meyer. is visiting the grand
parents in that city.
comrade o. S. Webster. Of the spess, has
been visiting the cities Of East winsted.
Conn: Springfield. Mass. and schnec-
tady, y. Y His health is much improved.
Comrade William A. Roberts. Of the
hand section night, has returned from a
six-day leave.
comrade John E. Rastall. compositor
in the monotype section, having been
granted an extended leave. has sailed for
Europe.
George johnson. jr.. and F A. Barn
hart, OF the day hand section, are sick.
During the past week Imposer James
c. Drivers. OF the day hand section. in
charge OF proofs and revises. has been
promoted.
Compositor f. D. McKenna. Of the
day hand section. having completed the
period of six months. has
received an absolute appointment.
Simon Pocher. skilled laborer. OF many
years service in the document room. in
the old building. but Of recent years m
the hand section. has been transferred
to the sanitary section.
Mrs Julia B. Schoeff. seventy-nine years
OF age. widow of Gen. Alhin Schoefr
passed away recently at her apartment
in the Burlington. She is survived by
seven chiIdren-fve sons and two daugh-
ters-Joseph Holt GakeI schoeH. Of
Asheville. y. c.. being one OF the sons.
Leonard L Ball. mail carrier OF the de-
livery section. has returned from his
leave.
Chief Doorkeeper Louis A. Neuer who
underwent a minor operation at
Sibley Hospital. has almost entirely re-
covered. His hosts OF friends will be
pleased TO learn OF his return TO ofice.
David Altman has been substituting for
Charles J. Sheets. timekeeper and clerk
in the office OF superintendent Of work
James c Scott, OF the day proof room.
has gone to Iowa for thirty days vaca-
ton. Mr.. Scott is a veteran OF the civil
war. above the age OF fourscoIe. and
has been on the rolls Of the G. P. o.
upward of forty years.
Among the Office people with the naval
battalion Of the n. c. y. G. on the cruise
to Bermuda are George y. Armstrong. OF
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
SMALL School HOUSES
AS POLITICAL CENTERS

Miss Margaret Wilson. daughter Of the
President. spoke recently to the Fedora
ption of Women's Clubs at Chicago on
the subject, The schooIhouse as Civic
Center"
''Neighbors," she said. turn every dis
trict schoolhouse in this dear land of
ours into a council chamber. There let
US get together. there let US talk. there
let us learn our lessons in the highest
citizenship. there let us fearlessly listen
to every idea. Socialism even?' some one
cries. Yes 1 say, and I am not afraid.
and you mustn't be afraid. Right ideas
will live. The others will perish. The
wrong ideas will live for a little while,
perhaps. but they will live only as the
tares in the wheat live. And when the
harvest comes they will be separated
from the good grain.
Our national, State and city represen-
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PLAN ARSENAL NEAR PEKIN.

London. July lit appears from in
quiries which are being made in London
by accredited agents that it is the inten-
ton Of the Chinese government to set up
an arsenal near Pekin.
1t is stated that a sum approximating
100000 is about to be provided for the
purpose.
satisfactory, not only will the contracts
for machinery for the making Of arms
and ammunition be placed in England,
but engagements will be offered to .
number Of experts to supervise erection
and conduct Of the arsenal.
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1 the press room: Charles C. Yower, o.
the bindery. and Charles II. Flynn, oi
the money order section
I Proofreader Frank A. Everts is ILL
Pressman Edward J. Shine is favorins
his friends with postal cards descriptive
Of the tour he is making Of Great Brit.
ain and the Continent
| James Finnigan. helper in the stores
division. has received a promotion with
an increase in salary. Mr.. Finnigan
was a member OF the Capitol police in
/ the days when the great men like
| Thurman, Blaine. Conkling. Buel. and
Mckinley were in Congress. and has
fund OF most interesting reminis-
cences of those times.
Gustave L Dahlberg. helper in the
stores division. has been given an in
per hour.
James c. Sewers, imposer in the hand
! section. has been advanced in salary
from 55 to so cents per hour.
Col. Robert F. Sims, who is dis
| tinguished as having owned more print
ing ofices and started more newspapers
than any man in the District. has ac-
cepted a position as a compositor in the
Government Printing ONCE.
The once carpenters have begun the
installation OF the window screens to
the divisions where permanent night
forces are operated. which is a most
desirable improvement, as the annoyance
from insects is very trying TO machine
operators, proofreaders, and other en-
ployes.
Benjamin Bolland. Of Michigan. a
Of years. has resigned with the intention
OF engaging in business in that State.
Miss Josepha Lange. OF the proofroom,
has been enjoying a vacation in Atlantic
City.
Edward w Morcock. OF the night key
board force. who has been severely i'll
for some weeks, is improved He expects
to resume his duties the first Of the
week.
Miss Kittie O. Keenwrisht. Of the
stamping and casemaking section Of the
bindery, has gone for a stay Of three
months with relatives and friends IN
Arizona.
William C Connor. Of the bindery.
spent the Fourth Of July and several
days following in Atlantic City. With
him were Larry Mangum and Frank
SwigEart, feIlow-members OF the wash
ington Lodge Of Elks.
An interesting feature to a visitor al
the Press Club. Of Philadelphia. is what
is termed the Chamber Of Horrors" a
room in which candidates are supposed
to be put through the third degree. The
walls and ceiling of the room are OF
dark unpainted planks. and on these
planks We cut with a penknife the
names Of many Of the illusrlous men
who have been honOred by the club.
The carving reminds one very much OF
that done about the country school
houses in our boyhood days. The name
of Col Alex Mcclure has the post OF
honor just above the door: Amos ]. Cum
minEs. the famous printer-congressman.
is there; Jim Daley. for many years
foreman of George W. Childs' Public
Ledger. is on the roll; so is George
Chance. another famous Philadelphia
printer; and there are the names OF men
famous in many professions.
A young son OF Joel ". Cross. OF the
night proof. has secured a position as
gressive party in New York City.
Walter y. Evans. Merg. operator on
the Record. spent the weekend and the
Fourth in Atlantic City.
Samuel Musick. assistant director of
the Bureau OF Printing at Manila, has
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tatives meet in council TO decide the
great public problems There are no
places provided for the citizens who
choose these representatives to hold
councils of their own to decide who
they shall choose for these ofiees-
There is no place provided for them
to meet regularly and discuss the QUeS-
tions of government and politics. How
little the average man discusses the Qles-
tions which he decides at election Tna
average man reads his newspaper every
morning. He gets incorrect information
and sometimes false and narrowly pref
udiced judgment He goes to a few par
tisan meetings. at which the program is
arranged privately by private parties.
place. often the back room of saloon,
to cast his ballot
Principle of Common Council.
Isn't it strange that we neglect the
great principle of common council? Our
forefathers realized the necessity OF il.
and met regularly in the town hall or
the schoolhouse. We today are so ah-
sorbed in our little private business that
we forget the great public business. gov
ernment We have left it for few to
make it their particular business, often
for their own private ends.
The great interests and the political
bosses know the value Of cooperation.
We have forgotten it. We have dis
integrated and fallen apart and forgot
ten government because we are more in
terested in our own business.
Every school district has a capitol
We must meet in those capitols We must
meet as neighborhoods and not as par
tisan organizations. II We meet thus. We
shall form public opinion. Our legisla-
tors will know what We want They will
not be misunderstood and We shall not
be misunderstood.
Each town must have a civic secre-
tary who shall be paid from the public
treasury. His business shall be to 7ro-
mote the organization of citizens. He
shall be the greatest public servant He
ought to be the assistant OF the sIpel-
intendent of schools
Every neighbOrhood organization must
have its secretary. These should be the
principals Of the schools. who should be
given more money and more assistants
10 take care Of their school work Every
one who believes in free speech and gov
by the people must believe in
these things. 1t US all get together with
our neighbOrs and work for justice and
freedom and peace"
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NOW THEY BLAME cops.
Famous Girl Writer Says Brutal
Policemen Caused MiIitaucy.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, July u-MTs. Annie Besant. the
famous collaboration OF the late Charles
Bradlaugh in that thrilling work The
Fruits Of Philosophy and other strange
publications, has taken up the cause Of
the militant suffragettes. In a lecture
the other night she said ''Nilitancy IS
the result of the brutality Of policemen.
There Is only one solution Of this trou-
Bile" she added, that is the granting
Of the vote to women"
As she went on she passionately advO-
Gated the cause Of the women's Social
and Political Union, declaring that were
II not for their marvellous heroism. the
advocates of votes for women would not
b" In the high place they are today. The
unwisdom Of their acts will be forgotten
in the heroism that inspired the struggle"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

At the high school commencement in
Wilson Creek. Wash, one Of the fea-
lures of the program was Miss Fac
Southard's demonstration oratioL on
cooking. in which she prepared and
baked biscuits on the stage, following
the audience to see every detail
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reached the United States. accompanied
by his bride Of q few months He win
spend a portion Of his six months vaca-
ton in Washington.
Pressman John A. CUNNINGHAM IN visj,-
ing his aged mother in Boston This Ia
his first trip home in a number OF years.
Oscar D. HuyIsr. Of the day proof room.
has gone for a stay at his former home
in Rochester. n. Y. Miss HuyIer ac-
companied him
James H Afford. who is at the Print.
ers' Home. writes most encouragingIy OF
the improvement IN his health and
praises the management Of the Home.
Clarence z. Lemerise, who has bees.
playing ball In the Virginia State League
as member Of the Petersburg team. has
resumed his position in the G. P. o.
Miss Mary Fitzpatrick. Of the stamp
ing division Of the bindery. has gone
for a months vacation with friends in
Connecticut.
To many members Of organized labor
in the District the illness Of Billy"
Little, OF the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, will be learned with regret.
Charles E. Holmes is substituting for
all the desk positions on the night proof
force in the absence Of the regulars
Jerome Hennasay. chief rollernaker.
is paying a visit to his relatives and
friends in Boston. Mass.
The G. P. o. branch Of the United
States Civil Service Retirement Associa-
Ida Dodge. Of the bindery. are the tenn
lively. will hold a meeting on July IS. at
noon. on the third floor Of the old build
ing. to elect permanent officers for the
coming year.
July rounded out the forty-seventh
year Of service in the G. p. o. OF Charles
NJ Robinson. and during those years he
has held positions OF trust and importance
and fulfilled the duties with signal ability.
He was a delegate from Columbia Union
to Montreal in 1873, has been both secre-
tary and treasurer OF Columbia Union
several times. and during the civil war
was enrolled in that famous Indiana regi-
ment commanded by Col Lew Wallace.
author Of Ben Hur.'
Honest John Onyun departs for Boston
today. accompanied by several members
of his family 10 spend a week among the
scenes his ancestors first viewed when
they landed from the "MayfVwer."
Luke Ludlow. bindery foreman. was re-
elected treasurer Of the Central Labor
Union at its last meeting. making the
fourth time he has been so honored by
that body.
Frank Brashears. who will represent
Baltimore Union. No. T. at the Provi-
for a number Of years as a member OF
the specifications chapel
Bob Curl was recently elected for the
eighteenth consecutive time secretary Of
Cincinnati typographical Union, making
him the oldest secretary in the I. T. L.
Jurisdiction.
Richard DriscoIl. who was buried yes
terday morning. al his place. North Capi-
toI and streets. had catered perhaps to
as many men of the printing trades
anY man Of his time. and vas noted for
his Wit and humor. as we'll as for MS
big heart. and the general expression he
would have died wealthy had he not been
SO generous" is a pretty good epitaph
for any man TO have.
In the absence 81 John O'DonoghuS
George Eichhorn mas been acting forek
man Of the night keyboard room Y
Sergt. William Mattocks. Of the night \
proofroom. suffered a sprained ankle on
the Fourth. making necessary the use Of
a cane
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Sergt William Mattocks. Of the night
prOCfroom. suffered a sprainsd ankle on
the Fourth. making necessary the use Of
a cane
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

In the absence 81 John O'DonoghuS
George Eichhorn mas been acting forek
man Of the night keyboard room
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Richard Driscoll who was buried yes
terday morning. al his place. North Capi-
toI and streets. had catered perhaps TO
as many men of the printing trades
any man Of his time. and vas noted for
his wit and humor. as we'll as for MS
big heart and the general expression he
would have died wealthy had he not been
SO generous" is a pretty good epitaph
for any man to have.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Frank Brashears. who will represent
Baltimore Union. No l.. at the Prov!-
dence convention. was G. P. o. printer
for a number Of years as member OF
the specifications chapel
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Bob Curl was recently elected for the
eighteenth consecutive time secretary OF
Cincinnati Typographical Union. making
him the oldest secretary in the I. T. L.
jurisdiction.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Luke Ludlow. bindery foreman. was re-
elected treasurer Of the Central Labor
Union at its last meeting making the
fourth time he has been so honored by
that body.
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Honest John Onyun departs for Boston
today. accompanied by several members
OF his family to spend a week among the
scenes his ancestors first viewed when
they landed from the "MayfiUwer"
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The G. P. o. branch Of the United
States Civil Service Retirement Associa-
tiGn. OF which Miss Kate Smoot and Mrs
Ida Dodge. Of the bindery. are the tenn
porary president and secretary. respect
lively. will hold a meeting on July IS. at
noon. on the third floor Of the old build
ing. to elect permanent officers for the
coming year.
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Samuel Musick assistant director of
the Bureau OF Printing at Manila, has
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

A young son OF Joel ". Cross. Of the
night proof. has secured a position as
clerk in the headquarters OF the Pro-
gressive party in New York City.
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To many members OF organized labor
in the District the illness OF Billy"
Little, Of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing, will be learned with regret.
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Charles E. Holmes is substituting for
all the desk positions on the night proof
force in the absence Of the regulars.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Walter N Evans. Merg. operator on
the Record. spent the weekend and the
Fourth in Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Jerome Hennasay. chief roIlermaker.
is paying a visit to his relatives and
friends in Boston. Mass.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
A CARD

The ladies and children of Tsllulah
desire to extend their thanks to the diff
ferent gentlemen of the Village, who,
by their thoughtfulness in leasing the
Merry-Go-Round from the street fair
psoae for the entire afternoon OF the
18th instant, thereby contributing un-
told pleasure for all, especially to tie
Little Ones.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
II Really Does Relieve Rheumatism.

Everybody who is afflicted with Rheu-
mstism in any form should by all means
keep bottle of Sloan's Liniment on
hand. The minute you feel the pain or
soreness in joint or muscle, battle it with
Sloan's Liniment. Donot rub it. Sioan's
penetrates almost Immediately right to
tie seat of pain, relieving the hot, ten
der, swollen feeling and making the part
easy and comfortable. Get a bottle OF
Sloan's Liniment for Is cents OF any
any druggist and have it in the house
against colds, sore and swollen joints,
rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica and like
ailmentt Your money back if not stiis-
fled, but it does give almost instant
relief.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
Try This For Your Cough.

Thousands of people keep coughing
because unable to get the right remedy.
Coughs are caused by inflammation Of
tnroat and Bronchial Tubes. What you
needs to soothe this inflammation. Take
DR.. Kings New Discovery, it penetrates
the delicate mucous lining raises the
phlegm and quickly relives the congested
membranes. Get a SOC. bottle from
your druggist ''Dr. Kings New Dis
covery quickly and completely stopped
my cough" writes ]. R. Watts, Floydale,
Texas. Money back if not satisfied, but
it nearly always helps.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
Cafarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
ta,rh Is a blood or constitutional disease.
and in order to cure II you must take In
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure IL
taken internally. and acts directly upon
Catarrh Cure IL not a quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and 10
q regular prescription. II Is composed OF
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combine
ton OF the tive ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing
catarrh Send for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY q CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold BY Druggists. price 75c.
5aks Halls Family Pills for consttpsioo
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
An Active Liver Means Health.

If you want good health, clear CON-
olexion and freedom from Dizziness,
Billiousness, Headaches
and Indigestion, take DR.. Kings New
Lite Pills. They drive out fermenting
and undigested foods, clear.the Blood
nd ere Constipation. Only 25c. at
your druggist.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
0an't Delay Treating Your Cough

A slight cough often becomes serious,
Lungs get congested, Bronchial Tubes
FIJI with mucous. Your vitality Is re-
duced You need DR.. Bills Pine Tar
Honey. 1t soothes your irritated air
passages, loosens mucous and makes
your system resist Colds. Give the baby
and children DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
dts guaranteed to help them. Only 25c
at your druggist.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14
Saturday, tine 5th day of December,

SoIuocy, tHS Jill uoJ VI ECGCiiiuCi,
A. d, 1914, between the hours prescribed
by law. all the right, title and interest
of r. W. Durfey and John w. Beck in
and to the following described property
to-wit:
The following described real estate
in the parish of Madison, state of Lou
isiana, to-wit: Lots six (6) and seven
%, except twenty (20 acres off the
west side thereof in section twenty
four (24); lots two(2) and three (3) of
section twenty-five (25); west half of
northwest quarter of section twenty
five (25); all that part of lot six (6) in
section twenty five (25) lying north of
the V. S. & 2. right-of-way except one
~ acre conveyed by George A. and
George c. Waddil to the V. S. & p. r.
R., July 10th, 1888, and recorded in the
Recorders Office of Madison parish.
Louisiana, in NOtarial Record *" at
page l6l; also the northeast quarter of
section twenty-six (26); also a part of
lot four (4) of section twenty-six (26),
described as follows: Beginning at the
northeast corner of said lot four (4) of
section twenty-six (26) thence south
ten and 45-lO0 chains to the " S. & p.
right-of-way line, thence north eighty
one (Sl) degrees west along said rail-
road right-of-way line eight and SS-l00
chains, thence north twenty-siX (26)
degrees ten (10) minutes east ten and
2O-l0O 90. 20) chains, thence east three
and 2S-lO0 g. 23) chains to the place of
beginning; all in township seventeen
% north, range eleven QD east, con-
tanning in all four hundred seventy and
$1,000 acres, more or less, together with
all the buildings, improvements, appur-
tenances and priviledges thereto be-
longing, or in any way appertaining.
Terms of Sale: Cash without benefit
of appraisement.
Al. SEWER, JR.
Sheriff's Office Sheriff
Tallulah, La. Sept. Ia, 1914.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14

On motion of Mr.. Clark, the services
of Isaac Fife, assistant tick eradicator,
was continued for three weeks COM
mencing at the expiration OF the time
of his employment heretofore.
On motion of Mr.. Spann. the follow
ing budgt of probable expenses of the
parish for the parish for the year 1915
was adopted and the budget ordered
advertised as follows:
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-11-14

On motion of Mr.. Mitchell, the read
ing of the minutes of the previous meet
ing was dispensed with.
The Finance Committee presented its
report together with bills against the
parish amounting to 81, 7l3. 70, endorsed
for payment, and the same was ordered
Maid when the parish is in funds.