The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-08

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our wants His statement that he could not be charged
with the delay of this measure because ne had not
it, should be convincing to the interest ne feels IN the
South It may amount almost to iege majesty Tor demo-
Gratis to criticize the president but the time is getting
ripe for the southeers to look at results rather than pol
itics In the distribution of government favors we can
we can expect at least fair consideration.
It is questionable if any sound matho1 can be devised
by the for the purpose of holding cotton but
even such scheme possible it is not be adopted
by Congress-
The best plan for the producer is to prepare for the
worst and expect but little from the government.
The planter who sowsmore oats and hay, put in few
cattle and prepares his tenants to support themselves at
home will be on the right road for the nsung year. The
war in the east may knock out prices but it will not inter-
fere with "cuys appetite it will be good plan to
see that he at least raises his own food supply.
It may be that permanent good may result from
the war that now involves all Europe If it proves that
expensive armament and maintenance OF great standn
armies cannot preserve peace may lead to policy IN the
future that will not drain the wealth of the producers to
keep up such useless expense.
Gueydan candidate for congress from the 3rd District
of this State claims that he will carry the district by over
four thousand votes We will be able to make close
estimate of the September primary If his estimate is
correct democrats will have cause for shouting.
We note that some the nations passing "morato-
RUNS we understand that it is scheme to suspend debt
paying What pity legislature stands adjourned or
we might graft few features into our laws.
A press dispatch says the South is unnecessarily
alarmed over the prospecon reduction in price of and de-
mand of cotton That European manufacturers may not
require the usual amount of cotton but American manu-
facturers will require it ALL
l. H.,
the cotton fields but fair yield is expected not with
standing General reports indicate that the plant has
already matured good number of bolls.
At present New Orleans looking forward to increased
trade with South America. There has been any
sound reason why she should not have controlled this
trade.
Governor Hall is congratulating himself the fact
that our bonds have been funded and that he will not have
to contend with the placing of during the present
unsettled money market. He is somebody for luck.
The plague situation in New Orleans continues to
improve there having been dminuton in the number OF
new cases for the past week.
The new model road through the northern portion OF
Madison will be opened for travelling during this month
Madison can make the boast that she has the best roads
the State.
The German Emperor seemed to fear that he would
not find any body to fight him. His mind will be dis
abused in few week.
Patriotic Americans glad to know that Roosevelt
at home during these trying times Of No telling
what may have happened had he been in Europe at the
outbreak.
Tie unpleasantness ii Europe is fast making wa,
out Of nearly all our heretofore hard working
naicans in Europe left home tourists, they
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