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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

A pen-nib is little thing. yet there
is more steel used in the manufacture
OF nibs than in all the sword and gun
factories in the World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

Liquid soap is converted into solid,
either in cake or powdered form, by
recently patented centrifugal ma
chine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

Five hundred and forty pounds of
blood pass through the heart within
a single hour.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05
YOUR KEYS CAN'T talk

but we will mark German Silver Key Tag
SO 1t will tell your name and address in
case of loss and give you nickel plated
key ring free. Agents wanted everywhere,
Big commissions Send 25c for sample
B0RR0WSS TAMPING CO., TYRONE, PA.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

To lessen the shocks a new detach-
able tandem seat for motorcycles is
equipped with both horizontal and
vertical springs and has a back seat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

A roughened rubber pad for cleans
ing the tongue has been attached to
the handle of tooth brush patented
by an Englishman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

An alarm which emits an ear-pierc-
ing shrek should a thief try to start
an automobile engine has been in
vented.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

George Eastman has given $500, 900
TO the University OF Rochester to es-
tablish q college for women.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

An American scientist claims to
have discovered a substitute for rub
Der in sea fish.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05
New York State Alfalfa green cured s.t !, a

W. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 6-1s14.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-05

For writing and translating messages
sent in cipher slide rule has been
invented.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
BLOW SAFE, GET NO MONEY
Yeggs Are Baked When They Attack
MadisonviIIe Bank.
Western Newspaper linton News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Madisonville.-After working for
more than two hours in a vain attempt
to blow the vaults of the Madisonville
Bank here four yeggmen gave up the
task as bad job and leisurely de-
parted, not, however, before they had
shot up" the bank in their anger and
disgust.
Citizens residing in the vicinity of
the bank were awakened between
and 2 o'clock in the morning by sew
eral muffled explosions, but paid no
particular attention to the noise.
The bandits entered the bank build
ing by picking the lock on rear door.
They hammere" the combination of
the steel vault door until it was flat
tened. Nitroglycerin was then plas-
tered along the steel casing of the
vault door and the stuff set off.
All efforts to reach the cash proved
unavailing. and the robbers proceeded
TO empty their revolvers into the glass
doors at the front Of the bank. The
shots brought out several citizens,
who reached the bank in time to see
four men riding away on horseback.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
STATE OFFICERS UNDER FIRE
New York Prosecutor viii Seek to In
dict Them on Graft Charge.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
New York.-The immediate indict-
ment of two present and two former
state officials on charges Of malfeas-
ance in office will be sought in Albany
county. it was announced here by
James w. Osborne, appointed by Gov
ernor Glynn to investigate alleged
highway and barge canal graft. He
will seek indictments against John
Benzel, state engineer; Duncan w.
Peck. superintendent OF IdJl.: works:
c. Gordon Reed, former deputy high
way commissioner.
1t was learned that besides the ac-
counts OF Charles F. Murphy and
James E. Gaffney, the district attorney
has under examination those of Ben
zei. Peck, Reed and Foloy; Phillip F.
Donahue, treasurer of Tammany hall;
Arthur A. Mclean. treasurer of the
Democratic State Committee, who re-
Gently pleaded guilty TO a charge Of
accepting a campaign contribution
from corporation; Everett P. Fowler
OF Kingston, former member of the
committee, who is awaiting trial on a
charge of extortion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
SEEK COMPROMISE
ON LEVEE BILLS
SENATORS RANSDELL AND NEW.
LANDS CONFER IN EFFORT
TO GET TOGETHER.
WOULD REACH AN AGREEMENT
RansdelI-Humphreys Measure May Be
Made Part of Rivers and Harbors
Bill, 1t Is Said.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

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hington.-Senators Ransdell and
Newlands, Senator-elect Broussard,
Robert H. bowman and George II.
Maxwell held long conference in an
effort to get together" on a suitable
plan for levee protection of the Mis-
sissippi river.
The Ransdell-Humphreys bill and
the NewlaIds bill were discussed at
length, and those features of the New
lands bill to which there is objection
in Louisiana were thoroughly gone
over.
AS Senator Ransdell is chairman of
the Senate subcommittee on COM
merce, to which will be referred the
annual river and harbor appropriation
bill, the conference was of great i'm
portance insofar as the fate of the two
big levee and river regulation bills,
which have been a bone of contention
in, Louisiana, is concerned.
Both sides showed a willingness to
compromise. Senator Ransdell made a
proposition, it was stated, to Senator
Newlands to take concerted action for
the improvement Of the Mississippi
river and levee extension and flood
protection, and Senator Newlands re-
ciprocated by declaring that he would
only be too glad to work with Sena-
tor Ransdell to secure the advantages
for river control sought by both,
though the methods of each might
vary.
Cordiality prevailed at the confer
ence, all present seeming to be anx-
ious to agree on something that would
be satisfactory to supporters of both
bills.
1t was learned that many members
OF the house rivers and harbors COM
mittee are disposed to make the Rams
dell Humphreys bill a part of the riv-
ers and harbors appropriation bill.
II the Ransdell-Humphreys bill is
Incorporated in the rivers and harbors
appropriation bill levee work will be
placed under the continuing contract
system for the next three or four
years.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
ALASKAN RAILWAY
BILL IS PASSED
SENATE APPROVES MEASURE PRO-
viDING FOR FIRST GOVERN
MENT-OWNED ROAD.
PRESIDENT TO BUILD LINE
Appropriation Of $40 100000 Is Made
for Work-Fifteen Republicans
Vote With Democracs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-By a vote of 46 TO
16, the Senate passed the Alaska rail-
way bill directing the president to
purchase or construct 1000 miles OF
railroad in Alaska at a cost not to
exceed s40,0OO,OO0.
Fifteen Republicans and Senators
PoindeXter, Progressive, voted for the
bill Senators Bacon, Hoke Smith and
Williams. Democrats, voted against it.
The bill places on the president the
responsibility for the selection of the
rore rom tidewater TO The interior
of Alaska, and the construction, equip
ment and operation or leasing of such
lines as he may construct or buy.
The bill provides for a redemption
fund into which shall be paid 75 per
cent of all moneys derived from the
sale Of public lands in Alaska or of
Tie coal or mineral conten s. ',achn-
cry used in the construction of the
Panama canal is made available.
Unavailing efforts to reduce the s40,-
6".o0" appropriation arlhrri;el for
the work were made. Other amend
ments defeated were those for govern
men, steampship lines to Alas,a: for
the sale Of Alaska coal at cost to
Pacific points and for limiting the
construction to one main line.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
COL. T. H. LEWIS Is DEAD
Head of Democratic State Committee
Succumbs in New Orleans.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New OrleanS.-Colonel Thomas H.
Lewis, veteran soldier, distinguished
lawyer and wellknown citizen of Ope-
lousas, St Landry parish, leader in
political reforms in Louisiana for the
past half-century, died at Touro in
Urinary, age IS years. He was faith
ment League and was chairman of the
Democratic state central committee
OF Louisiana at the time Of his death.
Death followed a serious operation
for an old organic trouble. He did
not take an ariaesthetic, but watched
the surgeons work, the pain being re-
lieeed by the use of local anaesthe-
sia. Apparently he survived the or
deal splendidly, but several days later
he began to fail, and gradually sank
to his death, which came quietly and
peacefully.
Besides his wife, age "A, who sat
by his bedside constantly, he was
surrounded by his four sons, John w.
Lewis, OF Opelousas; DR.. NJ. ID. and
James J. Lewis, of Eunice; Thomas
H. Lewis, Jr., of Houston; a daughter,
Mrs. w. S. Frazee, of Pearl River,
and the family circle was augmented
before the end by the arrival of his
two brothers, Judge Edward T. Lewis,
OF Jennings, age 80, and William B.
Lewis, of Opelousas; Aug Crochet, Of
Opelousas; Mrs. Ginder Abbott and
Mrs. Warren Patrick, daughters Of
Judge Frank ID. Chretien, nieces of
Colonel Lewis; Mrs. John Long, Will
liam Lewis and George NJ. Conrad,
criers of the Criminal District Court,
all relatives.
Colonel Lewis was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
The remains were taken to Opelous-
as and the funeral was held there.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31

PLAN FOR IMMIGRATION WORK
Leading IberviIle Citizens to colonize
10000 Acres Of Land.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Plaquemine.-An important move
ment for the promotion of immigra.
ton to this state has been starred
here. meeting of the most pronin-
cnt sugar planters. bankers business
men and landholders of Iberv;lle was
held at the courthouse to devise ways
and means of placing alluvial lands
on the market for colonization pur-
poses. II is the aim of the organiza-
ton to secure, by pooling or other
wise, body of 10000 acres of land to
be divided into small farms.
A temporary organization was ef-
fected, with DR.. w. A. Holloway as
chairman and R. G.. Comeaux as secre-
tary.
Geo. w. Bolds, of the Indiana Swine
breeders Association, addressed the
meeting, telling of the favorable iul-
rressiOns the country had made on
him and relating the great possibilities
that lay in the Louisiana alluvial lands
for general farming purposes. Mr..
Oliver. of the Algiers Distilling Com
pany, spoke on the Ready Market for
Corn Presented by the Distilling
Plants"
The organization then entered into
4 business session. approved the form
Of subscription and appointed a COM
mittee of nine to report at subse-
quent meeting for permanent organ
iZation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
COCKTAILS MAY HEAD POLICE
Will Become New York Commissioner
Under Certain Conditions.
yestern Nexsnaner rninn New. serr,o...

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Panama.-Col. George w. Goethals,
chief engineer of the Panama canal,
has signified his willingness to accept
the position of police commissioner of
New York city under certain condi-
tions. These are as follows:
That he be permitted to remain on
the isthmus until the canal is in sue
cessful operation.
That he be given complete control
over the Police Department, including
the right to dismiss incompetent men
without their being able to appeal to
a court
A message from Mayor Mitchell
says that he will attempt to meet Col
onel Goethals' conditions. He will
have introduced in the New York leg
islature a bill giving the police COM
missioner added powers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31

Paris.-The French foreign office
instructed the French minister to
Mexico to protest to Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta against the suspension
Cf the payment Of interest on the Mexi-
car public debt. II is said that the
note to Provisional President Huerta
mentions in careful terms that the
French government will now exercise
us privilege OF forced collection Of the
Mexican customs duties. The docu-
ment is framed in such way as to
imply tacit approval of the Mexican
,.olicy of the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
WOMEN TAKE PART IN RIOT
Many Injured in Clash Between Colo
rado Militia and Strikers.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Trinidad, Colo-Twenty or more
persons, including eight women, are
under arrest and at least five are
known to be suffering from injuries as
the result of street riot here when
the militia, under the personal .direc-
tion of Gen. John Chase, broke up a
mob of strikers and strike sympathizers
wlr:ch was attempting to march to San
Rafael hospital, where Mother" Jones
is held under military arrest.
Stones, bottles and bricks we're
hurled at the militiamen by a crowd
of angry women, who precipitated the
outbreak when they we're ordered by
soldiers to turn back.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
MURPHY WANTEDTO
RULE, SAYS SULzER
DEPoSED GOVERNOR GIVES IN.
SIDE HISTORY OF HIS SPLIT
WITH BOSS.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.


New York.-William Sulzer testi-
fled under oath that Charles F. Muir
ply, Tammany leader, threatened to
wreck his administration as governor
Of New York of he did not appoiSt
James e. Gaffney commissioner OF
highways. Sulzer said he had .declin-
ed to make the appointment after
United States Senator James A. O'Gor-
man told him that Gaffney' was Muir
phys chief bagman," and that Gaff-
ney had attempted to hold up James
o. Stewart, state highway contrac-
tor, and client of the senator, for
100000 "and that to appoint him
would be a disgrace to the state of
New York"
Suffers testimony was his first sworn
statement of charges he has made
against Murphy, and in many parti-
culars he added to and elaborated
them.
Sulzer appeared as a witness in Dis
trict Attorney Whitman's John Doe"
inquiry into state highway graft. He
was called to explain why, as COVER
nor-elect, he had sent a telegram to
the State Canal Board, requesting it
to defer action on a 100000 canal
contract, upon which Stewart was low
est bidder. Stewart, who failed to
get the contract, testified at a pre-
vious hearing hat a man named Gaff-
ney had askes him for a contribution
of five per mt of the contract.
Sulzer sale that he had sent the
telegram because he had been told
there was danger that Stewards bids
would be thrown out, and that this
would be a great injustice to Stewart
and the state of New York. Because
he requested the Canal Board to. defer
action, SuIzer said. Murphy summoned
him, and told him he was 'butting in
where he did not belong" and that
he was mot beginning right as gov
ernor."
When Sulzer resented this and told
the Tammany chief he intended to be
his own governor he swore that Muir
ply replied:
Like hell you will. I'll see where
you'll end up damned quick"
Sulzer indicated this interview mark.
ed his first clash with Murphy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
GREATEST BANK TO
ENTERNEW SYSTEM
NATIONAL CITY OF NEW YORK
WILL FALL IN LINE, 1T
is REPORTED.
OPPOSEDCURRENCYMEASURE
Intended, II Was Believed, to Create
State Institution That Would
Overshadow Regional Bank.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York.-That the National City
Bank, the largest institution of its kind
in the country, in all probability will
enter the new federal reserve system,
was learned from officials of the bank.
1t was rumored that the National City
bank contemplated merging with the
Corn Exchange bank, the largest state
institution. Such an institution would
have created a state bank whose COM
oined resources probably would over
shadow any regional bank. 1t is prob
able that no official statement will be
made until the return of President
Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the
National City bank, who is in Paris.
Financiers not affiliated with the
National City bank expressed surprise
when informed of it's intention, chiefly
because Of the opposition to the cur
rency bill maintained by President
Vanderlip and other officers of the
bank.
1t is the opinion OF bankers that
tne actlon or the National City bank
insures the entry of virtually all other
national banks of importance in this
section Of the country.
Some Of the largest national banks
of this city already have applied for
membership. Few banks of the first
rank remain to be heard from.
One of the chief causes Of opposi-
ton on the part of New York banks
to the new federal system has been
the belief that they would be deprived
Of the power of keeping funds of out
of-town institutions which aggregate
hundreds Of millions of dollars and
the handling of which has been ex-
tremely profitable. Under the new
system these funds will be diverted
to the regional banks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
HER0'S WIDOW GETS REWARD
Carnegie Commission Recognizes Deed
of Louisiana Man.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Pittsburg, Pa.-Individual acts Of
heroism which the Carnegie Hero
Fund Commission has recognized
since it was established ten years ago
were brought up to a total of 81
when thi. ty names were added to the
honor roll.
Among the awards is a pension of
$50 monthly to the widow of John w.
Day. who died in an attempt to save
Robert H. Clark from burning at Oak
hill, La, April 12, 1913. A silver medal
for heroic conduct of Day is also given
to the widow, who at present resides
at Kentwood, La.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
FINANCE
|aARGED IN FRISCO
<seATEs HELPED TO BANK
- RAILROAD, SAYS CON-
ueRcE COMMISSION.
ms OFFICERS PR0FITED
y sonds When Insolvency Was
q .u.esst 10 Condemned by the
s cevsrnment Investigators.
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Tsshington. operations,
~ include the requirement of lines
uueh syndlcates which profited
], than 100000, some of which
pocketed by the roads own Off
are cited as among the under
- causes for the insolvency of the
iouis and San Francisco Railroad
unny in a report to the Senate by
nterstate Commerce Commission.
ehaiyman, E. E. Clark, states in a
- q transmittal addressed to
fient Wilson, that no recommen-
- we're called for in the resolu-
nlopted by the Senate directing
Investigation.
nsrport declares that the inability
A. Frisco to meet its obligations
ued to have been apparent for
~ time before the application for
rsivership; that strenuous efforts
R6ade by its officers to tide over
Ill difficulties from day to day;
noney was borrowed from all
Hble sources until every avenue
stance was exhausted, market
1ecurities being either sold or
u q collateral under the numer-
ms, and that Notwithstanding
nhsusted financial condition, the
: sold to Speyer & Co. of New
3 100000 Of its general lien 5
oont bonds, a transaction which
&nmission condemns.
I& scquirement through a syndi-
y operation of the St. Louis,
olsville and Mexico Railway Com
~ the report says, represented a
dt Of 1886 per cent on the sub
tticn Of each syndicate member.
\ indicate was composed of 80
nbers, who contributed $3.50, $685.
ward the construction Of the rail-
md the report adds, "the effect
= entire trasacation was that the
neate secured a profit of $3,O11,-
" which included the profits on
The cash donations and syndi-
operations."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
Lumber Company Bankrupt.

Shreveport.-In accordance with
resolution adopted by its board OF
directors Jan. Z, declaring its inability
II meet obligations and willingness to
surrender its property, the Vorden-
baumen Lumber Company, Ltd, of
Lafayette, through President E. H,
Vordenbauman, of Shreveport, filed
voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in
the Federal Court. The schedule
shows liabilities aggregating $75,765
and assets aggregating S105.533.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
llAtR SLAIN BY HIS SON
Neofs to Save the Life of Hi.
Mother.

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ocnes, La-Fearing for the
3 his mother and other members
Ianily. John c. Clark Jr., aged
= and killed his father at their
asn according to testimony be-
ee coroner's jury.
estified that the father came
euhk and threatened to kill
Mrs. Clark fled. When her
started to attack their Is.
oaughter. the boy shot his
MS wife and nine children
was not arrested. Clark
aember of firm of planters.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
Dentists to Meet in June.

Baton Rouge.-The Louisiana State
Dental Society, of which Dr. c. Bour-
gois is president, will hold its an
nual meeting here June 4, and 6.
DR.. ]. II. Balm is chairman of the
committee on automobiles; DR.. II. G..
McKowen, banquet; DR.. II. J. Feltus,
ball and press; DR.. c. Bourgeois. fl
nance: DR.. Joe Jones, badges and
registry; DR.. S. ]. Powell, general
reception; DIR. E. NJ. Jolly, program.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
! PLOT AGAINST HUERTA
- Arrest WeIIknown Mexicans
Charged With Conspiracy.

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E'co City.-The police authorities
ney have broken up a conspiracy
sefthrow the Huerta administra-
Several wellknown Mexicans, in
q Colonel Vito Alessio Robles.
sncng those arrested. 1t is al.
mat General Eugenia Reason,
governor Of Ozaco, and Gen.
fernando Gonzales were involv-
me plot. They have not been
1assd.
|upnin Keizazuro Moriyams and IA
officers of the Japanese armor-
sner ldzumo have arrived in the
IA capital from Manzanillo. A
mat they were to act as a
ior the Japanese legation was
py the Japanese minister.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
To Make Sea Travel Safe,

London.-The task of securing great
er safety for ships at sea and their
passengers was dealt with in a thor
ough manner by the International Con-
ference on Safety at Sea. The dele
gates of IA nations signed a conven-
ton laying down regulations for the
future. The convention provides for
ice patrols, ice observation. reporting
Of derelicts, regulation of the speed
OF vessels during fogs, lighting of,
ships. life-saving apparatus and othet
precautions for safety.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31

Oklahoma City.-Forced to remove
his prisoner from two county jails
Sheriff Binion of this city hurried
Ben Dickerson, negro. in an automo-
bile to a secret hiding place. Dickin-
son is charged with the murder OF
W. A., Chaffin. sales manager in Okla
homa for a cereal company. He was
lodged in the county jail here, but
was taken to Norman, in an adjoin-
ing county, when a mob gathered.
Later persistent telephone inquiries
az to the whereabouts Of the negro
cause his secont removal.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-31
Bridge Painter Falls to Death

Monroe William McQuiller, a
painter employed by the Blodgett Con-
struction Company in painting the city
traffic bhidge, fell to the floor of the
bridge from the superstructure and
broke his neck. Death was instanta-
neous. McQuiller went to work for The
company in the morning and had been
working less than day when he was
accidentally killed.