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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Bonded Debt of the State.

Washington, d. C.-The bonded IN
debtedness of the State of Louisiana
decreased from s13, 900 in 1892 to
sl2,14O,0OO in 1912. In 1880 the total
debt of Louisiana at the close of the
fiscal year, March l, was s23,43S. 900; /;
in 1892 it was s15,S63.O 900; and s13,-
$50 900 in 1912. The population of the
State increased from 100000 in 1880
to 1,z1S,010 in 1912; this together
with the decrease in the total indebt.
edness, caused decline in the per
aapita debt from s24.94 to ST.97.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
MILE LONG CANAL ADVOCATED
Plan Proposed by Engineer to Relieve
Flood in AtchafaIaya Basin.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New Iberia, Lain the cutting or
canal a mile long from Grand Lake
to Bayou Teche and the opening up
of the old channel of Bayou Choupt-
que from the Teche to the Gulf citi-
zens of this section believe they have
plan TO relieve flood conditions IN
the lower Atchafalaya basin.
Citizens of st. Mary, st. Landry, Iba-
ria and st. Martin parishes, among
whom are some of the largest planters
in Southern Louisiana, have become
interested in the project, and the State
Board of Engineers will be asked to
take it under consideration.
Officials of three railroads are look
ing on with interest, and although they
admit that the plan seems feasible,
are awaiting the opinion of Major
Frank NJ. Kerr. state engineer. Major
Kerr will go over the grounds at an
early date.
The proposed new water course
would offer almost an air line outlet
for the Atchafalaya channel, which
flows through Grand Lake to the Gulf
of Mexico from Charrenton, the pro
moters of the project claim. The cut
from Charenton to the Gulf would be
one of approximately eight miles.
whereas the present channel of the
Atchafalaya system meanders in
tortuous course for 60 miles from
Charenton before it reaches its mouth.
A party of.planters and railroad Off
cials. headed by DR.. Ira Pierce OF Port
Barre, La. the principal enthusiast Tor
the project, came from Opelousas to
Charenton and went over the ground
around Grand Lake and the Teche, ana
went through Bayou Chopuique to the
gulf.
Those who went over the ground and
studied the situation declared they are
convinced of the feasibility Of the
proposed engineering feat. in the
party were II. Flanders, superiptend-
ent of the Opelousas, Gulf and North
eastern, and Thomas Alexander, chief
engineer of the Frisco system, who
represented Superintendent Yoakum.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
HALF BILLION To
TAME THE RIVER
CHICAGO CIVIL ENGINEER SAYS
DRAINAGE PROBLEM is BIG
GEST ONE IN COUNTRY.
CONGRESS TO TAKE IT UP
{. T. Perkins Said to Have Such AS.
surance From President and Mr..
Lane of Definite Action.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New Orleans.-According to Ed
mund T. Perkins, a prominent civil
engineer of Chicago, and president of
the National Drainage Congress, %
years will be required to solve th1
flood problem of the Mississippi Val
ley, and it will cost not less than
100000, 900.
Mr.. Perkins arrived from Chicago
Friday, on his way to the Drainage
Congress, which convenes in Savan-
nah this week. He made the journey
to New Orleans to meet Mrs. Perkins.
who spent the winter in California.
Mr.. Perkins said the Drainage Con
gress is one of the biggest and most
important projects ever before the
American people, that of draining and
reclaiming 57,000,OOO acres of swamp
and overflow lands in the United
States, and establishing protection
against floods, storms and tides. In
discussing the problems his organiza-
ton has to deal with he said he had re-
ceived the personal assurance of Presl-
dent Wilson and of Secretary of the
Interior Lane that they will make
flood protection and drainage, and all
uses and abuses of water, an issue in
the next Congress.
81 believe the bill Congress passes
for flood protection will be more near
ly like the Newland proposition thai
any other" he said. Our proposition
of drainage of swamp lands and the
best, ideas of other bills will be en-
bodied in the measure, l believe.
Louisiana has more swamp lands
than any other State in the Union ex.
cept Florida and will be greatly bene.
fitted by the passage of such bill
Louisiana also will get relief quicker
than any other part of the Mississippi
from floods. Good results will be
gained from the first, as the United
States Engineers and the Mississippi
River Commission will continue theil
work, and have money ready at hand
for their protective measures"
Mr.. Perkins was much impressed
with Mr.. Redfern's Pontchartrair
boulevard scheme, but believes it may
take some years to work it out.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Spanish War Vets Organize.

Lake Charles, La.-Joe Wheeler
Camp No. /, Spanish-American War
Veterans. was organized here with AZ
charter m"mbers and the following CT
ficers: S. Arthur Knapp, commander:
Joseph Moore, senior vice commander;
AL Ribbeck, Jr., vice commander:
George Taylor, secretary. j. II. Nc
Kinney of Mobile was the organizer
and a number of talks were made by
local men. Lake Charles has about
200 veterans and is the first city In
the state with an organization.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Witnesses Aaree TO Testify.

washington.-The recalcitrant wit
nesses in the Interstate Commerce
Commission inquiry into the opera
tions of the Billiard Company and the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, agreed to testify concerning
the facts in their possession and to
produce the books and papers of the
Billiard Company. Chief Counsel Jos.
w. Folk of the commission received
from an attorney for two OF the wit
nesses a telegram saying that his
clients would respond to questions.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Senator Clarke Called Back.

Little Rock.-Senator James p.
Clarke. senior member of the United
States Senate from Arkansas, left at
7:4O o'clock Sunday night for Wash
ington, d. c.. where he was summoned
by President Wilson to take part ir
the administration consideration of
the nations foreign policy, presumably
in connection with the Mexican situa.
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Rebels Renew Tampico Attack.

Juarez, Mex.-Orders for an immedi
ate renewal of the rebel attack or
Tampico with the purpose of capturing
the town at the earliest possible mo-
ment were issued Sunday night. The
desirability Of speed said to have been
emphasized in the order, has given rise
to rumors that when the Americans
start to enforce President Wilson'S
orders they will find not Federals, bu'
friendly rebels in possession.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
To AmaIcamate Railroad Workers.

Kansas City.-A proposal for a ref
erendum vote on a proposition to
amalgamate railroad workers into one
organization was voted down at ses.
sion of the Employees Department OF
the American Federation OF Labor
Those in favor of amalgamation said
the conventions rejection would have
little effect on the ultimate joining to-
gether of railroad workers and that the
question would be submitted to each
organization in the department sepa.
rately and a referendum vote asked
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
|bi,is imminent and the United
States Clears Decks for
Action.
|EAR SEEMS INEVITABLE
|u,eaTA INSISTED ON RECiPRO
cAL SALUTE, WHICH is I'M
POSSIBLE SAYS WILSON.

Warrington. - Action by the .
rmy and navy of the United
. sates to force Huerta to salute
ne American flag was held up
, nrly Tuesday through opposition
J N the Senate to the form of the
bIut resolution approving Presi-
! dent Wilson's purpose as it passed
ne house Monday night. A re-
eess OF the Senate was taken at
ls2s a. m. until noon Tuesday.
The president while stating in
his message to Congress- that he
\ hw full constitutional authority
! 10 act. is waiting for Congress. to
\ cypress its approval before order
I hg Tampico and Vera Cruz to be
\ ssized and other steps taken look
Fhg to reparation for the arrest OF
American bluejuckets at Tampico.
In q spectacular midnight ses>
/ don the Senate discussed the
! house resolution briefly. Sena-
Fbn objected to individualizing
! Huerta and a substitute resolution
! vas agreed upon by the Foreign
! Relations Committee, giving the
/ resident broad powers to deal
! With the situation in Mexico, "in
! view Of the facts presented by the
4 PRESIDENT In his message"
: A q
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Mckee Rankin, Actor, Dead.

San Francisco.-McKee Rankin, aged
65. the veteran character actor, who
was identified with Nance O'Niell for
years in Shakespearean productions,
died here Friday. Following a recent
brief engagement Mr. Rankin suffered
an attack of illness, attributed to age
and a complication Of infirmities. He
had been confined to his rooms for
several weeks.
Mr.. Rankin played in Little Rock
several years ago.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Neuroes Held for killinq.

st. Martinville, La.-Walter Nelson
was killed Saturday night in the negro
section. Adam George and his wife
were arrested. 1t is reported the
stabbing occurred in Adam Georges
house, and the body was dragged to
an adjoining cabin, where the man
died. Only one large cut in the arm
was found.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
m Sexspaper Union News Service.

vwes Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.- General Victorianc
lsfta, provisional president of Mexi-
G. fatty refused Sunday night to ac-
ade to the unconditional demands o.
y United States that he salute the
lnericaa flag and Congress was ask
y BY President Wilson for authority
apse armed forces to uphold the hon.
md dignity of the nation.
Negotiations with Huerta over the
onand for a salute in reparation for
= arrest of American bluejackets at
1npico on April 10 came to a close
nday night at 6 o'clock, the last
~ given by President Wilson for a
H0able response from the Mexican
ator The final word of Huerta to
Afe 0'Shaughnessy was refusal to
1pF unless the United States would
nntee In writing that his salute
etturned.
= the meantime American war
we're moving down both coasts
0eir way to Mexican waters tG
y out the presidents plan for re-
- crisis thus reached does not
That there will be formal decla
OF war because the United
amid not daoIora NOV oooist n
Aament which it does not recog.
resident Wilson will seek au
however, to send armed forces
aexico to seize first the ports OF
60 and Vera Cruz and the rail
uestle leading from Vera Cruz
Mexico City. The president
eed that a cabinet meeting be
nor 10:30 o'clock Monday when
engagements for a Pacific block
3 Mexican ports and other steps
ee Presidents program were de-
uated.
breach that finally has come
Aexico will make it impossible,
declared on high authority, for
united States to further protect
saers In that republic and foreign
nments have been notified Of the
on In this regard.
Secretary Bryan's Statement.
before midnight Secretary Bry-
ued this statement:
I little after IL O'Clock Sunday
brief dispatch came fror:
e 0'Shaughnessy at Mexico City
mat the presidents demand of
had been communicated to the
- minister and was being carried
70 Gueral Huerta. The foreign
'er asked O'Shaughnessy wheth
0se General Huerta acceded to
smand, protocol would be sign
svlding for a return of the salute
following dispatch was sent tc
oShaughnessy, in substance:
resident Wilson is out of the CITY
slble to reach him before s a
morrow. Am certain that he
not consent to have you sigr
p'otocol mentioned in your telc
The salute should be fired with
~ agreement as to its return
united States of America can b.
Don. according to information
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Force in Mexican Waters.

observation-disclosures of the Navy
Department said Sunday night that
there were in Mexican waters or en-
routes by the east and west coasts H.
$50 sailors, 1870 marines and S55 of.
ficers. Of this number 14,17O sailors,
2.99O marines and 700 officers are in
the Gulf of Mexico, off Pacific Mexi-
can ports or en- route there are $3.50
saolrs, $50 marines and 140 officers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Secretary Daniels on the Job.

Washington.-Secret Daniels re
turned to Washington about ) o'cloch
Sunday from Cleveland and went di
rectly to the Navy Department. After
a short conference with Admirals Blu;
and Fiske and a scanning of the dis
patches received in his absence, the
secretary settled down to await results
of the ultimatum.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Ererch Mission Announced.

Thibodaux.-A mission is being held
at ST. Johns Chapel. above Thibo.
deaux, continuing for one week. The
sermons are by a Marist father, who
speaks in French.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-04-25
Named Commissioners.

Baton Rouge.-The governor has ap-
pointed Pierre Loret and Theodore
Pritchard as members of the Bayou
Paul Drainage Commission of Ibervills
parish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
GERMAN ARMY MAY RETREAT FROM FRANCE
BATTLE AT DECISIVE
 POINT

LONDON, Sept. 23.-The Amiens correspondent of the Times says heavy fighting ls In progress this af- ternoon southeast of AmIens. He says that 1t Is the beginning of the decisive phase of the Battle of AIsne,
 "on the Issue of this fighting" he says, "depends the question of the continued occupation o7 French soil by the German invaders, or their re- treat to strongly entrenehed positions which have been prepared for them on the sambre river in Belgium.
 "The enemy occupied Dousal yes. terday morning and seized the ralI- way station at souain on the line con. meeting Doual with vaIenelennes. It appears, therefore, that the Germans are alive to the necessity of protect Ing their line of communication to Monn, where the headquartero of the field army have been established.
 "Thus ,he German line has been ex- tended north from cambral, which has been occupied In force.
 "We learned today that big battle had begun and 1t was rdmored that the Germans had advanced as far as Mantdldler.p ~
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
VILLA MAY WAR
 ON CARRANZA

NACO, Ariz., Sept. 2S. = There are many indications that Gen. Villa is about to join Gov. Maytorena, ot Sonora, in open revolt against Gen. Carranza and the provisional govern. ment of Mexico.
 Gen. Villa holds that the giving of orders to Gen. Hill by Gen. Carranza directly instead of through him as commander of the North is a specific violation of the agreement by which Gen. Ca-ranza was permitted to be- come the head of the provisional gov. ernment of Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
ALLIES PREPARE TO
 .DEscENp ON RIGHT

LONDON, Sept. 23.-The situation at the battle of kisne last night may be summarized by saying that the Allies had eomPIeaed plans to descend with terrific force on the German right, which was already bending backward under the persistent pres sure that had been making headway slowly but surely for four days to the Northward of the River Aisne.
 German endorsements, according to Berlin reports, have beaten their opponents in the race to the fighting zone, and the result was seen In a rapid series of strokes which Gen. won Kluck had been able to deliver in an effort to stem the Allies envelOP' ing movement around St. Quentin. :.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
 CONSIDER
 RETREAT

Berlin, Sept. 23. - That the German government is seriously considering retreating from France and Belgium in order to secure more men to oppose the Russian invasion is admitted by the newspapers. The papers openly and in sober tone discuss the possibility of such a course. They say it is questionable whether or not the Russian menace in the East has not be- come so great that it is imprac- ticable to save the men neces- sary to carry on offensive Oer- ations on both borders, and the desireability of punishinG Rus sia is admitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
JaekIIns Leaves seattle TomorrOv

JaeklIns Leaves Seattle Tomorrow.
 Word received at the office of Gen. eral Manager B. L. Thane, of the Al aska Gastineau Mining company, is that Col, Jackling will leave Seattle for Alaska tomorrow on the City of Seattle. He will be accompanied by F. G. Janey, manager of mills for the Jackling properties, and his private secretary H. B. Tooker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
WAR BEGINS IN SOUTH
 AFRICA

London, Sept. 23.-The Union of South Africa, cooperating with Imperial army forces, will immediately begin an eXpedi- tiOn against the German posses SiOns in South Africa.
 Gen. Louis BOtha, command CT of the BOer army during the BOer war and for many years the Liberal prime minister of the Union of South Africa, will have supreme command of the British forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
DESCRIPTION OF FLANK MOVE.
 MENT.

LONDON, Sept. 23. -- The London Mails correspondent wiring of the movement of the Allies which result. ed In the turning of the German right wing says:
 "Peronne was evacuated by the Germans four days ago. The Germans occupied strong position with hills behind and marshes In front. The AL lies received orders to take the posi- ton at all costs. The reason for the order being given was that if the Ger. mans were driven from here they would be enveIopcd by the outspread- ing French left wing. At first the trenches were combed out by hot artillery fire but the Germans still hung on and the German guns on tho heights behind were doing execution among the French soldiers;
 "It was then decided to storm the position across the marshes in half lIqht immediately before dawn. The French advanced In a number of mar row columns and suffered badly but they never wavered.
 "The Germans waited for them In the trenches and there followed a fierce struggle breast to breast fight. The French had the advantage Of dash and Vlsor and they stabbed and stabbed until their arms ached Their losses were heavy but they gain ed their point and the Germans fell back to St. Quentin.
 tThe French were reinforced and pursued the Germans hotly Into the suburbs of the town. There was say age fighting In the streets but yard by yard they were driven back until they received orders to abandon the town hear that they are now making ar effort to retake Peronne.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
COMMANDMENT OF RHEIMS
 REGARDED AS NEcEsslT'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-A dis patch received by the German embassy last night said that Rheims, which was bombarded by the German forces, was on the French battle line and that the necessity for its lombard ment was greatly regretted by the government.
 The dispatch, which was received by wireleso, also stated that the T=rsneh attack on middle Lorraine had heen repulsed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
MASSACHUSETTS, DEMOCRATS
 RENoMlNATE GOV. WALSH

BOSTON, Mass, Sept 2S. - The statewide primaries yesterday result ed in the renomination of Gov. David I. Walsh as the Democratic candidate for Governor.
 The Republicans nominated former Congressman Samuel w. Mccall, and the Progressives named Joseph Walk CT. former speaker of the Massachus- etts House of Representatives. for Governor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
RUSSIANS SET
 PRISONERS TO WORK

LONDON, Sept. 2S-A Reuters dis patch from Petrograd says the Rus sians are taking advantage of having SO many German and Austrian prison CTS to put into execution several large undertakings in the way of canal con struction and other public works. Thousands of prisoners will be set to work on these plans at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
eERMANs sHlP FRENCH

SOT FIiE0 SNSN PARIS, Sept 2S.--Gaston Thomson, Minister of Commerce, in,a report on a visit to Lllle and other cities and towns of the north recently evacuated by the Germans. says the Germans not only reguisltioned provisions nee essary for their troops, but they for wardod great quantities to Germany and have exhausted the resources of the regions through which they have passed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
ALLIES TRY TO BREAK
 GERMAN RAIL CONTROL

PARIS, Sept. 2s.-The attack direct. ed by the Allies against Gen yon RueIows portion of the German line, which was weakening for the purpose of aiding Gen. won KlueKs hard press ed position, has been for the double purpose of forcing break In the enc my's long front and to strike at his con troI of the railroad from Laon to RethaI.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
Huerta PIedae WorrIes U. s.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The prin- cipal question being considered in con nection with the transfer of authority at Vera Cruz is over a pledge made by Huerta year ago in which he set aside the customs receipts at that place to secure a foreign loan of S7S,- 100000, q part of wblch is held by United States bankers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
GOAL LEASING BILL
 TO HOLD FRONT

WASHINGTON Sept. 2S-The Unit. ed States Senate yesterday agreed to treat the Alaska coal lands leasing bill as an emergency measure. The bill was brought up by Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada, chairman of the Senate committee on Territories. The agreement of the Senate will hold the bill at the front until it shall have been disposed of.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
BLACK LEADS TURNER
 IN SENATE RACE

Seattle, Sept. 23. = Complete returns, most of which are off cial, give Judge W. w. Black a very narrow lead over former Senator George Turner for the Democratic Senatorial nomina- tion.
 Both sides claim the victory, and it will require the. Secretary of States canvass to determine the result.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
COL. LACKING
 COMING NORTH

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2S.-Col. D. c. Jackling attended the funeral of his former wife. Jeanne B. Jackling, who died here a week ago, yesterday, and left for Alaska. He will return in October and remove the body to Salt Lake.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
 LOSE ONE
 CRUISER

LONDON, Sept. 2s.-The German cruiser spreewald has been captured In the North Atlantic by the British armored cruiser Berwick.
 Two cOlllers that were supplying the German cruiser were also captur- ed.
 The spreewaId Is a protected cruls- CT of 42s1 tons.
 The Berwick Is an armOred cruiser of $500 tons, built In 1908.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
VICTORY CLAIMED FOR
 KAISER.

Washington, Sept. 23. - The German embassy gave out a wireless dispatch received today which says that the French spir- it is weakening, and that their center is retreating. It also said that Yerdun is being lombard cd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
GOVERNMENT SEEKING
 OFFENDING WIRELESS

j PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 2S.-The United States government is investi. gating a report that wireless sta ton in inaccessible mountains either of oregon or California are comrnuni- eating regularly with German war ships off the coast in violation of the neutrality of the United States,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
EFFORTS TO PROTECT
 COTTON PRICE CONTINUE

WASHINGTON Sept. 2S.-A com mittee of q representatives from the cotton states and from the National Farmers Union will be created in Washington to start a movement for advancing sSOO,OOC,OCO to $4OO,OOO7OQO in United States notes or, the surplus cotton crop of 6,OOO,OOO,OOO to 7,oOO,' 900 bales this year in the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
OPERATORS WON'T
 RE-EMPLOY MEN

DENVER, Col, Sept. 2G.-In a letter to the President, the Colorado Fuel and Iron company has informed him that 1t will decline to reemploy all strikers who have not been convicted of violating the law as proposed by the federal mediators.
 The coal miners and the unions had decided to accept the terms proposed by the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-23
SWITZERLAND NEEDS
 SOME MORE MONEY

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Paris dis. patches say that Switzerland will soon be in the market for a loan in addi- tion to the $S7OOOOOO recently bor- rowed. Preliminary negotiations are said to be under way in the United States.