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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

mental III events in the far North
is a trifle strong, 1t cannot be doubt
ed that entities are ended and friend
ships Strengthened in the general re-
joicings.
So the, every Scot. wherever and
whatevei his lst-Scots VIVA Haze and
Scots Tha Hinna-will raise the
glass tdthe New Year, and his heart
will tub to the Mecca of his hopes,
the HOPE of his poet and prophet,
Robert Burns.
Writing to an English friend from
Scotlat in 1902, Henry Bickersteth
says: ION December 81 almost every
body Jas a party, either to dine or
sup, tie company almost entirely con-
sistinI of young people. They wait
togeter till midnight strikes, at
which time every one begins to move,
and hey all fall to work-at what?
Why kissing! Each male is success
sivet locked in a pure Platonic en-
brad with each female. This matter
is pt at all confined to those, but
whoever man meets woman it is the
prijlege of this hour.
Nw Years gifts have taken many
different fcfns at different periods
frdh the ebs exchanged by the Per-
sias and the sacred branches Of mis-
tldbe of the Druids down to the fat
capn which the tenants in many Eng.
lis counties we're expected to pre-
SET to their landlords.
b the sixteenth century, gloves
wire often given on New Years day,
al there is record Of a certain Mrs.
Cbaker, in whose favor Sir Thomas
Nre had decided a case, sending the
CHANCELLOR a pair of gloves with 40
gid angels therein.
''Mistress," wrote More, returning
te money. Since it were against
tanners to refuse a New Years gift,
lam content to take your gloves, but,
5 for the lining, l utterly refuse it. 1"
What precisely is "Hogmanay?"
Etymologically, it has been derived
rom the French "au-gui-menez,"
|'come on to the mistletoe." The Nor
man French "a-gui-ran-neuf," also an
association of the New Year and mis-
tletoe, seems likelier.
Can anyone tell us precisely, what
was the origin of the custom in some
parts of England, of the going to the
parents bedroom on New Years
with new snow (if it can be
hadD, and the song,
New Years day In the morning
The cocks begin to crow
Open the doors and let me in
And I'll give you some New Years snow.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
The Zulu Trick.

The English soldiers who had
served in South Africa quickly taught
the allies in France how to sleep COM
fortably on the ground.
To sleep on the ground in the ordi-
nary way, without the aid of this
South African trick. which the English
learned from the Zulus, is so painful
as 20 be almost impossible. Sleep. in
stead of resting. fatigues.
The Zulu trick is to dig little hole
to hold the hip bone. The soldier can
then rest on back or side with equal
comfort. He rises from his slumber
on the hard ground as refreshed as II
he had slept on a feather bed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
Indian Marriages Recognized.

That marriage contracted between
members of an Indian tribe in accord
ance with the customs of such tribe,
where the tribal relations and govern
ment existed at the time of such mar.
rage, and there was no federal statute
rendering the tribal customs invalid,
Will be recognized by the courts as a.
regular and valid marriage for all pur-
poses, is held in Buck VS.. Branson, "a
Okla. SO7. And the same effect is also
given to the dissolution of marriages,
under the customs of the tribe, as is
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

the picturesque procession of the
boar's head at Christmas, a quaint
but less known custom for New Years
day has been retained. After dinner
on this anniversary the bursar pre-
sents to each guest a needle threaded
with silk of a color suitable to his
faculty, and prays for his prosperity
in the words, Take this and be
thrifty" This word thrifty" has no
connection with the philosophy of the
late Samuel Smiles, but is, according
to Doctor Magrath, the retired pro-
vost, the old English for prosperous.
To grow thrifty" in the sense of to
thrive was used in America within
living memory. The ceremony is a
practical Norman-French pun (aiguille
ct fiji upon the name of Eglesfeld,
the chaplain to Queen Philippe. who
was the real founder of the college.
A picturesque ceremony marks New
Years eve at the court of Dresden.
A reception is held in the evening
generally one of the most thronged of
the year-during which the king in
stead of receiving the guests in his
ordinary manner, plays cards with
his suite.
Those invited file past a group OF
card-tables, all the players at which
are intent upon the game, except the
king, whose aide-de-camp stands be.
hind his chair and whispers the card
for him to throw, SO his majesty can
devote his attention to acknowledging
the greetings of his courtiers. The
king plays a card, then bows as a
curtsying lady catches his eyes, then
another card, another bow, and so on,
until the long procession has passed.
The little Scotch fishing village of
Burghead, on the Moray Firth, keeps
up strange survival of pagan ritual,
the burning Of the "Clavie." This is
sort of rude spoked wheel or tub
made from half herring-cask and
half a tar-barrel, knocked together
without the use Of a hammer. for
which a smooth stone is substituted.
The blacksmith supplies a long nail.
This contrivance is borne flaming
on the shoulders of a succession of
bearers to the town boundaries, and
then to the 'Doorie," sort of stone
altar, on a small hill. The "Clavie'I
Is then smashed and the crowd scram.
bles for the pieces. The custom de-
fies explanation and is immemorial.E
The great Scottish festival of HOG
manay is celebrated in 'the wee. sms
'oors ayont the 'twal" with unusuS
zest among the Caledonians.
In every corner of our far-fug
empire, wherever the Scot has Ct
ried his accent and his Robert Burs
the festival of the Celtic race VII
find its earnest, If decadent, expos
sion in good wishes and good ressu-
tons for the newborn year.
II you have taken part in the feti-
val in Scotland itself you will be BILE
to conjure up what the Saturnlia
was in the classic days. The mdern
Italian carnival bears little rsem-
blance to that great festival in yich
the worker in the field expressa his
whole-hearted delight that oneSear
of toll had ended, and that a neV and
perhaps a bette, year had david.
Hogmanay is the Saturnak of
Scotland, and if the Bacchanalis ele-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
The Canny Scot.

A Scotchman recently returning
home from Russia would now be in a
German Jail had he not written Brit
ish after his name on the passenger
list. The naval officer who stopped
the ship he was on carefully removed
all English, but British escaped the
German eagles eye. An eminent d.
vine said some 200 years ago: I'm all
my travels l never met with any one
Scotchman but what was a man of
sense" If he we're alive today he
might say it again.-Baltimore Sun.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

given to the marriage relatiort3tself.
Such marriages are not to be Heated
as common law marriages, but 3 legal
marriages according to the custms of
the tribe, when such customs Re rec
ognized by congress as concer1lg and
regulating the domestic -relal bns of
the tribe
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
WaIrus Slaughter.

That the walrus is rapidly nearing
extinction is the warning sounded by
the Daily Industrial News of Nome,
Alaska. That paper describes the
slaughter caused by one crew in a sin
gle season. The catch amounted to
1913. Of which 400 were cows and
calves. Many were fatally wounded
or shot dead. and never recovered. A
full grown bull walrus weighs a ton.
The walrus Is q tempting bait tn the
hunter because Of the amount OF
wealth found In HIS skin. tae oil and
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
PerF..ps He Had None.

A fellow has his face shaved. hair
cut. shoes polished. clothes pressed
and hat brushed. then pays no atten-
ton whatever TO his dilapidated con-
science-Toledo Blade
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
Grim Wit of Douglas JerroId.

Ugliest of trades have their mo-
ments of pleasure. II | were a grave
digger, or even hangman. there are
some people could work for with a
great deal of enjoyment-Douglas
Jerrold
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
When Was He In the LeSIaturer

THE legislature. pa" rhe aver
age legislature. my son. Replied J.
Fuller doom. lis a deba g society
whereas nobody knows hat he is
talking about. and does N care any
thing about what anyb( else is
talking. about
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

the rich ivory in the tusks. 7The dis
appearance of the walrus Sans the
extinction of the Eskimos, vi depend
largely on this animal for food sup
ply, fuel, lights, boats and Father.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
IohnnX Knew Them.

Johnny" said the ministf, can
you name the three graces"
Sure" replied the little fellow.
Breakfast, dinner and supper
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
WELCOMING TIE NEW YEAR
I'M DUE AND PROPER FORM, T.,

HE seeing of the Old
Year out and New
Year in" throughout
the world is generally
accompanied by much
merriment and some
times with much
noise. But whereas
in some countries the
wild" night has dis
appeared and has
been replaced by cele-
brationS more in
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

With the exception of the tamr0.
ance lesson, all the lessons of the ono.
ter have to do with the death and ros
direction of our Lord. In the frs.
quarter we considered Jesus AZ Tho
great Teacher; in the second bs :,
presented chiefly as the saaLin.
Savior; in the third. We observed hin,
as he acted in judgment upon Israel
and sin; in this last, he is seen in bis
supreme Office as Savior and king Tho
king of love, he is also the World'o
Savior. Deny him his kingship. refpsa
TO become a subject of that kingdom
OF which he is the head and we brino
upon ourselves the condemnation of a
righteous Judgment. This past GUAR.
ter particularly reveals him in tina,
final ministry which resulted in the
initiation of the new enterprise Of pro.
claiming his gospel, to the end that
his kingdom shall be established We
shall consider the lessons under four
headings:
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
INTERNATIONAL
SUNMSQlO0I.
LESSON
LESSON FOR DECEMBER .
JESUS, THE WORLDS SAVIOR AMI
KING.
CBy E. o. SELLERS. Acting Djrac,o
Sunday School Course,
(Review.)

READING TESSON-II Cor. 5.l4-r
GOLDEN TENT-Far be il from -.
glory. save in The cross Of our Lord 10 20
Christ.-Gal. GA L V. Jesus
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

A campaign TO stimulate immigra-
ton to the south was launched by the
Southern Commercial congress at
Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

The Illinois public utilities commits
SION appointed Timothy r. Sullivan OF
Chicago attorney for the commission.
70 succeed Francis T. Baldwin OF
Jacksonvills. who resigned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

All nations. including the warning
powers of Europe, viii be invited to
participate in the biennial peace con.
gress Of the American Peace society.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26
Story Of Love.

!. Those of Preparation for His Pa
sion. These embrace the first thI
lessons. ID In the first, We have ~
beautiful story OF the love whisy
anointed him for burial, which he &C /
cepted and immOrtalized. This was
not because of the greatness OF the
act, but because of the appreciation Of
himself and of his words. (2) Here
we observe him presiding over and in.
shutting that lasting memorial, the
symbolic feast, wherein the old passes
away and the new dispensation is
ushered in. go In the third lesson we
view with awe the agony of the gar.
den wherein he dedicated himself to
the coming suffering, Not as | will.
but as thou wilt"-absolute surrender
and delight in the Fathers will.
u. Those That Preceded His Pas
sion. These next five lessons lead US
through those dark shadows, yea,
through a darkness which is yet I'm.
fashionable and which ended In the
total darkness of Calvary. (4) In this
lesson Judas is presented, the incarna-
ton of evil, and the agent of Satan,
who betrayed his Lord and Friend"
by kiss. Here we see the utter ruin
of a soul which chose private ambition
instead of fellowship with Jesus. (5)
This is a presentation of the greatest
and most appalling travesty of justice
the world has ever seen. Huma Al
never descended to any lower Is ~
yet he is serene, calm, dignifies] ~
strong. CO. The Temperance Lessdd
CD This lesson considers the heart
breaking rashness of Peter. 81 This
is the story Of the ignoble failure Of a
weak, vacillating, time-server. Pilates
conscience was keenly alive. yet at
last, that he might save himself and
retain his position of power, he gave
Jesus over to the hatred and malice Of
his enemies by ordering him to be
crucifled.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

From an official whose knowledge
OF the situation is believed to be I'M
questionable it was learned that the
last serious opposition to an increase
In freight rates on the eastern rail-
roads was removed and the interstate
commerce commission formally voted
to permit the per cent advance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

lowa's agricultural products for
1914 reached total value of almost
$500,000,0O0, according to a report is
sued here by George M. Chappell, d.
rector of the Iowa weather and crop
service.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

A balance Of trade in favor of the
United States of $21,S52,342 was
shown at the close of the week, max
ing a gain over the previous week Of
$5,439,047.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

A remarkable surgical operation
There Is only one other like it on REQ
ord In New York; was performed at
the Beth David hospital. and a girl
baby was brought into the world alive
and healthy four minutes after the &C.
tual death OF her mother.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

Official admission of the existence
at Caracas, Venezuela, of a case of
yellow fever has been made, accord.
ing to official advices to the state de.
partment. Reports had been prevalent
that there were several cases there.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

The war department has refused the
Arixona anti-alien employment TO
be applied TO the mil harry reservation
md forts In Arizona. THE decision II
hosed a ths fact hat the state re-
>gto6 egcluive. jur1s6Iction over the
}srvsf'eo . ~ unete4 States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

yet he is serene, calm, dignifee|N
strong. CO. The Temperance LeSsdd
CD This lesson considers the heart
breaking rashness of Peter. (S) This
is the story of the ignoble failure Of a
weak, vacillating, time-server. Pilates
conscience was keenly alive. yet at
last, that he might save himself and
retain his position of power, he gave
Jesus over to the hatred and malice Of
his enemies by ordering him to be
crucified.
Story Of the Cross.
~. His Passion. 90 This brings
us to the story Of the cross itself, as
considered in this sequence oflessons.
Before that awe-inspiring, wonder
creating event we stand with barred
head. Here sin was unmasked and did
its utmost Her also We behold grace
unveiled and active.
w. The Post-Passion Lessons. We
are now in a new atmosphere and
light. a new glory is to be seen. (lO)
In this lesson we behold the empty
tomb, for He could not be holden OF
death" We share with them the glori-
GUS, the joyful consciousness that he
whom we have just seen die IN ig
nominy and shame and suffe i33S "a
now alive and lever liveth" tsbe ~
advocate and ever-present fried NJ
is a glorious fact. that of theS1.yH
bodily resurrection of Christ nse
among the dead. Hallelujah, Gl) IN
lesson eleven this same thought Is
again emphasized and with the sugges-
ton of it's accompanying obligation. In
that I'VE are witnesses OF these
things" These first disciples re-
ceived their great commission ana
were told how In infinite grace the
Savior and king first of all calls MS
followers into fellowship with Mn
self before they are sent out to carry
on those enterprises which are inc
fruit of his death and resurrection.
(12) In this is found the blessed recoru
of those last words OF him VINO
Showed himself alive after his pas
sion by many infallible proofs, being
seen Of them forty days, and speakins
of the things concerning the Kingdom
(Acts 1:3). Here is not alone the un'
questioned certainty of the resurreo-
ton of Christ from the dead, but INC
record of his present place IN inc
heavenlies," whittier he ascendeu W
be with the Father, and also the CIV
rious hope of his coming again In iIAo
manner as We saw him ascending
Bodily he left this earth, bodily anu
"in great glory" he is to return. praise
his name!
In "Tarbell's Teachers Guide is d
good suggestion for review SUNDAY
viz, that a series of ellipticai phrases
be written upon a board or chart tla'
will fix the chief idea or serve 10 re
call the lessons, as follows:
a. Let her alone =. (Z) rOi
We have the poor t3J "he'V
soever this gospel shall be preacne'
"a Verify | say unto YOU
One 80 For the Son OF Me-
goetA 90 This is my oloOs
CD Take ye 10 ~
soul is go Father, an thing Inns,
Q0) Watch and ~
Ny God, my G2) WhyA
We 90 Ye shall be my n
These phrases may be written -
cards or slips Of paper and dIstriT
to classes or individuals. the erxs
sentence ~ BE- recited when called 10
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, command
e. Of the department OF the east, told
1880 New York business men that all
the talk about the great war resources
Of the United States was talk and
nothing more. because the resources
were undeveloped.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

The city Of New York has need OF a
s5,OOO-a-year man for director of the
bureau of public health and is adver-
Using that the place will be filled by
competitive examination to be held
Dec. 80.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

The American Window Glass COM
pany of Pittsburg, Pa. is shipping win
dow glass abroad. This is the first
time in the history of the trade that
window glass has been exported from
this country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

An emergency appropriation of
100000 for fighting the foot and
mouth disease was passed by the SEN
ate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

turn" ordered Reuben.
A hand of iron. that of the old farm.
er, clamped his shoulder as he in
turn was drawn to the surface.
You'll do" he cried admiringly,
and then as Reuben viewed the grateful
faces of those about him and felt the
sparkling commendatory glance of the
fair young girl. he realized that he had
at last found an environment where
his strength and courage were appre-
ciated.
IF you should be looking for a Job
now" ventured the old farmer long
ingly, and just then Reuben met again
the witching eyes of Amy.
Il am" he answered promptly.
That was the beginning of an ideal
life for the wayfarer, who had found
his mission and right environment at
last. Within month Reuben was the
idol of the men in his feats of strength.
He made of them energetic workers
and practical athletes.
One year to a day after his leaving
the old home. Reuben returned to visit
his old father and mother. his bride
upon his arm.
Married. happy and settled father"
he said cheerily, and Mr.. Marsh could
not gainsay him. and kissed his blush
ing daughter-in-law tenderly. ii YOU
had made me lawyer as you planned,
would probably have whipped all ny
rivals in court a dentist. Ia nave
broken my patients jaw first ting. a
merchant, I'd have pinned away Sim
pie, natural Reuben. only a farmer,
but the hapIiest one in all the wide
world"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

President Poincare visited Rheims,
which is still being bombarded by the
Germans. After examining the ca
thedral the president made donation
OF 500 to the poor Of the city.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-26

Extension Of the dominion Of the
United States to the frozen lands and
seas surrounding the north pole was
proposed in a joint resolution intro
duced in the house by Representative
Smith of New York.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
CHARLES A.EoTIRILL TO
SPEAK ON LINCOLN AT
THE>Y.M.C.A. TONIGHT

Charles a. Cottrill, collector of I'M
ted States internal revenue, will ad-
dress the members of the Lincoln
Club CT the Young Mems Christian
Association in Cooke hall this even
ing upon the subject What Lincoln
Did For My Race In commemOra-
ton Of the, anniversary Of the BIRTH
Cf Abraham Lincoln, the members Of
the club will gather in the hall at
$50 o'clock and, after the usual bean
supper" will present program, each
rumber CT which will be typical Of
the life and work of the martyred
president. Following is the program:
Music-LincoIn Club orchestra.
Lncoln's Gettysburg Address IL.
Iianeberg.
Essay-"I.ife of Lincoln" Francis
SCares
Song-'Battle Hymn Of the Eepub-
lie"
Anecdotes from Lincoln's life-Club
members.
Address What Lincoln Did for My
PeQple." C.. A. CottriIT.
Music-LincOln Club orchestra.
The Y. NJ e. A. has taken adVan-
tage Ct the opportunity to prepare an
interesting Lincoln program for Thurs
day evening, February - At : o'clock
c. II. DiCkey will speak to the stu
dents Of the night school on "ThP
Life Of Abraham Lincoln" and at s
o'clock Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott
Of the 23th infantry, SchofeId Bar
racks. will deliver an address on 'Iin-
coin, the Ideal American" The lat
ter lecture will be- free to the mem
bprs Of the association and their men
friends
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
BUTTER
LEADS Them ALL,
SAYS DR.. WILCOX

"Of all the butter that melts on the
hot biscuit of Hawaii's breakfast ia
BILE, the best is the butter made in
Hawaii said DR.. Z. " Wilcox, agent
in charge of the federal experiment
station. Imported butter will put a
greasy coat on biscuit SO that they
slip down the throat satisfactorily, but
the flavor is not the one that We like
to have linger on the tongue. The
aroma Of sunrise on the pasture is
gone, and in its place is a composite
suggestion of cold storage, steamships
and renovation.
The dairymen of Olaa and HiiO
formed an association and are selling
their butter comparatively | have used
it for the past year because it is tho
best butter that comes to Honolulu
There are hundreds upon hundreds OF
acres Of idle land in Olaa that can
best be used for dairy farms. The
ohia trees can be sold for fuel. Cows
will make milk from the wild bananas
weeds and grass. Pigs will make pork
of the fern trunks. Then you are
ready for modern dairying The dairy
men of the district, with the assist.
ance of the GleAwood substation, have
learned several points worth knowing
about butter production They have
no patent on this wisdom. 1t is yours
for the asking. More farmers and
more COWS are needed over there. If
fifty men with fifty COWS each would
go to Olaa, it would be possible to
erect the fine modern creamery in Hil0
which is now in prospect. There is
room for you, and you would be well
coined like lost brother or a prOdigal
son. Just write to F. A. Gloves, Glen
wood, or ]. f. GamalielsOn. Hilo. about
it. The land IS lying there. 1t is GOV.
cred with grass and honohono Men
and COWS are all that is needed to
make it the dairy section Of Hawaii
Then We shall have more real butter
to pvt Gu mere biscuit for more Of
us