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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12

comfortable. I had almost forgotten
you, as painter will when heart and
soul goes into his work. Waltz" he
exclaimed. Stay Just where you are.
That's an excellent pose!"
! had just commenced to descend
the ladder. and as l did so evidently
struck pose that was suitable for an
other part Of the composition. for the
artist Immediately picked up his pal
cite and went to work with renewed
zeal.
At length he finished anu laid down
his brush Thank heavensl" I
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12

declared, was rendered in discharge
of duty she owes the husband and
could not construed as her sole sepa-
rate account. The opinion was handed
down in a case having for its basis
a mortgage claim for s5,592 by Mrs.
Herman NJ. Wendt, against property
owned by her husband.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Gets Emergency Currency.

Baton Rouge.-The Louisiana w
tional Bank has received s7o,OoV =.
the new emergency currency issueu
by the secretary Of the treasury u0'
der the terms Of the Aldricn-'f.v
land act to relieve a possible SUITE
gency in the American money mar
ket as a result OF the European ""'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
New Surveyor of the Port

New Orleans.-Robert L. Knox of
Lake Charles has indicted into the
Office Of surveyor Of the port of New
Orleans Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. United States Commission
er Browne administered the oath of
Office, and the simple ceremony was
witnessed by several friends of the
new Official
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12

thought. Now we can rest" But I
nad no more than reached the ground
when Mcneil said: Now that we have
mad our rest, you may get up on the
stand again, and I'll proceed with the
first picture"
VI course / had to comply, and did,
but not without a great deal of in.
ward irritation, as you can easily i'm
agine.-Youth's Companion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
WIFE's WAGES Hi LD ILLEGAL
Housework "a Duty lowed to Hus-
band" Master in New Jer-
sey Court De kHes.

Jersey City, n. J.-tAa agreement
between husband and 4 wife to the
effect that the latter reteke a weekly
wage for performing ho'Eehold duties
was held by an adsayory master
in the chancery court tp this city
to be illegal. Work ! Informed in
the home by the wife, he opinion
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
DonaldsonviIie's Police Force,

Donaldsonville.-The REORGANIZATION
OF Donaldsonville's police force has
been effected by the election of Rob-
ert e. Dill as chief Of police and Lu.
Glen Acosta, Jr., as assistant. The
force heretofore has consisted of
Henry Schaff, Sr., chief, and Ernest
Dalferes and Caliste Montero, assist
ants.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
laxaro Declared the Nopine.

Lake Charles. - The Democratic
Congressional Committee canvassed
the vote of the Seventh District pri-
mary, and declared Congressman l..
Lazaro Of st. Landry. the nominee.
He received 5,52S votes, against L.
548 for Ladin Vincent.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
THOUGHT ONLY OF PAINTING
That Model Might BE Suffering From
strained Muscles Did Not Occur
to the Artist.

Adolf Friedrich Mcneil, the famous
p0erman artist, was an untiring work
ler. ss many of his models can testi-
Nv. Once at work on a painting, he
became 90 engrossed in it that he
lforxot the aching muscles Of his mod
Ella. and made them stand for hours at
n dime without rest One Of them
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Killed by Negro BuruIar.

Alexandria.-L- p. Marshall, dep
uty assessor of Rapides parish, died
as the result of wound inflicted by
a negro burglar who entered his res
idence early Thursday morning.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Troubles Settled by a KISS

Trenton, N. 1.-THE marital ti'I sssn
Of Stephen and Laura Kiss CAV. . life
settled by a kiss. A year ago tno aid
sued for divorce. Recently ~ .ny.
his wife he would rather iacs 800
thing than a court and they
up their difficulties
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
SOM EWHAT.

Bill-What's your friends name?
Jill-Robin Albatross.
What a funny name"
why, it's a bird Of a name"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Celebrated ST. louia Qax-

Opelousas.-St. Louis Day was OBJ
served here by the Chachere family
and their relatives from the adjoin-
ing parishes; there being 275 pres
cnt at the annual barbecue.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
HUMAN UNDERSTANDING.

i understand that you have written a book?"
Yes replied Professor Hibrow. But that
does not imply that l have written a book that
you understand"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
New PonchatouIa PRINCIPAL.

Ponchatoula.-Prof. III. A. Baker.
the newly elected principal of the
Ponchatoula High School, has arrived
from Chicago, and took charge of
the school Tuesday.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
HIS PRAYER ANSWERED.

"Ah!" he sighed IF you only gave me the least
hope /"
'Gracious!" interrupted the hard-hearted belle
I've been giving you the least ever gave to any
man."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Continuous Rains InIure Crops.

Continuous Rains inJure Crops.
Morganza.-The continued rains of
the past few weeks have been very
injurious to the cotton, corn and pea
crops. Cotton is beginning to rot
and peas do not bsari Cane is doing
we'll
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Former Postmaster Puzzled

Seaford, Del.-When Luther H.
Clifton retired as postmaster the gov
eminent advised him that balance
of one cent on his books was due to
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12

the Empress of Irelan'
sank, a warning star rose
above Father Point. The
watch needed not the warn
ing of the star. The ship
was piloted without fear.
Then the wrath Of Manitou
was let loose and fogs set
tied over the st. Lawrence.
Two steamers moving swift
ly through the fog were
crossing trails. In the light
they could have seen each
other and turned aside.
They saw not, for the veil
OF fog enveloped them. Then
the two vessels crashed
against each other and the
star triumphed again. The
new citizens Of Father
Point laughed at the tale
when they heard It.
"'Tis an old superstition"
they said. I'VE cannot be
frightened that way. The
law of nature is not sus.
pended because some Indiaa
or his descendants think
they see a star glittering
about our village"
But the supplemented liv,
ing In the back country
point to the fate of Doctor
Crippen and Belle Elmore
as further proof of their
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
AN INFLUENCE TOWARD sEcLusIoN

Are you going to keep a dary?"
No :. you use up all your time writing I'D
diary nothing happens to you worth telling
about"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12

A missionary in the Philippines
gives motion picture shows in remote
districts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Militia AIintment S52.31t.

Baton Rouge.-Adjutant Gene,S y.
McNeese, l.. n. G., has received ?.
tice from the War Department w.
the State National Guards allo'mss'
from the federal government fol w
next fiscal year will be as foll0".
For arms, equipment and camp p
poses, s26,s34.S3; for promotion
rifle practice, ss,944.95; for field y
tillery ammunition. s3,5s5.Sa;
small arms ammunition, sSE'.n
for supplies, s99,s41.27. the A
ment is the same as last year j.
him. Recently Clifton was nos' -.
that unless he paid a shortage % us
cent he must face prosecutor. ,.r.
paid it to escape trouble. He F" y
picked.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-12
Ill., N9HE3S SfA2AAlZ0

N HERE is a legend told in the great
ocgc woods along the Rimousk river OF
sCGyNy southeastern Canada that when a
NISNSS certain star hangs over Father Point
.SXZmS all good men should keep to their
s6SlGI INK homes, for on that night danger turks
NJIVyDlST on the st. Lawrence river off the
f0NN point and the hunter and woodsmen
ESTlQy Of the interior are in danger Of their
fRAMy lives.
rs Father Point is near the mouth OF
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
DEFENSE PROBLEMS KEEP
SWEDEN'S PARLIAMENT BUSY
Conservatives, Liberals and Socialists
Divided Over Subject.

Stockholm. Aug. S.-National de-
fense problems are keeping parliament
in session during the summer, because
Conservatives, Liberals and Socialists
are unable To unite on a solution.
The Socialists desire decrease IN
the present cost of maintaining the de-
fense. Conservatives and Liberals ar
que for larger appropriation. but they
are split on the navy program. The
Conservatives want dreadnaughts and
the Liberals a navy of lighter draft
vessels. especially adapted for work In
the Swedish archipelago. The Social
lists are against tho building of any
more warships at all
Another cause Of wrangling is the
proposed increase In the training per-
iod of conscripts. The Conservatives
are firm for extending the eight
months-period To one year; while the
Liberals will not concede more than
nine months and ten days.
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GARDNER OUT
OF RACE FOR
GOVERNORSH|P
Hasn't Time to Make Campaign
Announcement a Surprise

Albion. Mich. Aug. S.-Stating his
reason tn he Discrimination to nes
lect his work as commander in chief
Of the G. A. r., Washington Gardner
announced his withdrawal from the
race for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination. Mr.. Gardner's announce
ment greatly surprised his friends in
this part of the state, where he was
particularly strong.
In statement. Mr.. Gardner said:
when, some weeks ago, | decided to
entire the race for the Republican gu
bernatorlal nomination. expected to
he so situated as to give much of my
time after July l to the primary cam
paign. But my duties as commander
in-Chief have continued To cngross my
time. and evidently will continue until
after the national encampment, which
September.
Il have had to choose between my
duties az commander and my cam
paign for governor and have decided
To give up the latter. So far | have
been unable to deliver single cam
paign speech, and between now and
Aug. 20 | must prepare my annual re-
port. | cannot neglect this work for
my personal desires. | feel that my
first duty is to the G.. \. X. and that
cannot neglect the national encamp-
ment for anything else. In view Of the
situation, | have requested the secre-
tary of state not To have my name APP
pear on the ballot"
To Inform County Clerks.
Lansing. Mich, AUG. S.-Washington
Gardner. OF Albion. officially notified
the secretary Of state this afternoon
that he had withdrawn from the race
for the Republican nomination for gov
ernor. AS a result the secretary Of
state will Immediately wire all county
clerks and county election boards to
withdraw Mr.. Gardner's name from the
ticket, and his brief entrance in the
governorship race will he at an end
Petitions signed by about 5000 persons,
gathered mostly in four counties. were
filed with the secretary Of state by
Gardner.
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Troops Of Germany and France
Are Already Reported to Be
in Contact at Luxembourg
BATTLE OF lIEGE MERELY The BEGINNING
OF CAMPAIGN, PLAN OF WHICH Is SECRET

Indications that both Brit
ish and French troops are hur-
ring to the assistance of the
Belgians were given in French
official dispatches today. The
extent of the support is kept
secret as well as the route TAX
en- by the reinforcements.
French cavalry is said to
have arrived at Liege, where
masses of Germans are report
ed moving forward to support
the strong guard which was
checked by the Belgians, and,
according to reports from Bel
gian sources, lost $4,000 in
killed, wounded or prisoners.
The German war Office de-
cIares the German check was
not defeat, but the result of
the heroic attempt of a small
German force to advance in
the face of difficulties.
French and German troops
are reported in contact at Lux
emburg. President Poincare
gave out the news, in a mes
sage to the king of Belgium,
that French troops are "shed-
ding their blood with the Bel
gians on the battlefield today"
Numbers of Germans have
been arrested in England on
the suspicion of spying.
a big Norwegian steamer
struck a mine on the Dutch
coast and was beached.
transatlantic lines from
Glasgow have suspended sail
lngs, causing the stranding of
many Americans.
The lighting around Liege,
although regarded in military
circles as important, is consid-
cred merely an opening move
ment of the campaign, the plan
oil which is kept well hidden
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BRITISH and FRENCH TROOPS ARE HURRY|NG To THE
ASSISTANCE OF THE BELGIAN DEFENDERS OF L|ECE
PORTUGAL TO SUPPORT GREAT
BRITAIN IN EUROPEAN WAR

Lisbon, via London, Aug. 8-After Germany demand
eel information of her intentions Portugal today decided
support Great Britain in the European
is reported that the Portuguese Office has ordered
the mobilization of three military divisions
APPEAL TO ITALY.
London, Aug. 8-The Standard Daily Mail and other
papers appeal to Italy to abandon neutrality and
the assistance of England and France against the common
enemy of Europe
The Italian consulate at Malta has issued call for the
resrvists of 1889 and 1890 Of all classes.
WON'T SELL HONOR
Rome, Aug. 8-There is much discussion over the
statement of King Emmanuel in replying to the nsstence
that he join Germany and Austria He said: Neither
friendship for allies offer made by them would
persuade to sell my honor and that of my country
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
HEAD OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL
SOCIETY IS ARRESTED AS A SPY

ARlS Aug 8-Federck Huntington president of the Amer
Geographical society," and wife, have been arrested at
Nuremberg Bavaria, and are held in prison as spies
Huntington's chauffeur escaped to Switzerland and
teegraphed to Ambassador Herrck who informed wash
ington last night The chauffeur said Huntington was NAL
treated Huntington stripped naked while the police
were searching him and his wife.
Huntington arrested a spy is son OF the late Coi
lis p Huntington the American railroad builder
MISSION NOT UNDERSTOOD
New York, N. Y Aug Sit is believed here that the
arrest of Frederick Huntington at Nuremberg might be
due to the fact he had in his possession maps and other
data ohtaned in his geographical researches in Europe
and that the nature of his Investigations were not under
stood by the soldiers who arrested him.
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emburg. 1t is reported no de-
cision was reached on the ques-
tion of an armistice at Liege
reported to have asked for by
the Germans.
ENGLISH TROOPS LAND.
Paris, Aug. SIT is official
ly announced that English
troops under the direction of
French officers, who speak
English fiuently, are disem-
barking on French soil. The
point of Decentralization is
kept secret.
German Force Is Increased.
London, Aug. Sit was officially
stated last evening that the Germans
had 10000 men before Liege on We'd
nesday and that in all probability this
number has been considerably aug
mented since the forts were manned.
Some Of the wounded Belgians, eye
witness of the fighting. say they saw
Germans moved down by hundreds i'm
front Of the trenches and entangle-
ments by the gun and rifle fire of the
Belgians, but that they were replaced
by others who crawled forward like
weasels
In certain places in the fighting zone
the ground was covered with dead, the
burial of which, it was said, would take
at least a week.
Acknowledge 6eIeans' Courage.
German prisoners whom a cores
pondcnt questioned acknowledged free
ly the courage and tenacity of the Bel
gian troops who are now opposing the
German advance. The prisoners we're
treated with great consideration and
on the way To BRUSSELS were supplied
at the stations with beer and bread.
The excitement in Brussels since the
arrival Of the wounded has increased.
If such is possible. There is mach op-
timism, however, concerning tho MILL
tary situation.
The events before Liece are consid-
cred IA merely the raising OF the cur
tain and that Belgium may once more
be the country where the destinies of
Europe will be decided.
King Praises Belgian Army.
Brussels. Aug. S-Before departing
for the front King Albert addressed a
proclamation to the Belgian army.
saying:
without the least provocation on
our part. our neighbor, proud of it's
forces has torn ~, troatfas hoo ri,,., i,s
signature and broken in upon the ter
ritory of our fathers because we re-
fused to forfeit our honor.
An attack has been made upon us
and the world marvels at our loyal at
titude. Brave soldiers, salute you in
the name of Belgiuml You will tri-
Continued on 2nd Page, Bird Column.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
GREAT BRITAIN WILL PUT STOP TO
THE CORNERING OF FOOD STUFFS

LONDON Aug 8The secretary of agriculture has introduced
bill in the House of Commons giving the British govern
ment power to seize all foodsufs The bill has passed
through all its stages.
The bill introduc ed by the secretary because
great number of wealthy people with long lines Of auto
mobiles had dsgraced themselves by cornerng large stocks
OF provisions causing great hardship among the poor
classes
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
FOUR BRITISH WARSHlPS ARE
SUNK BY GERMAN TORPEDO
BOATS, HUMBER WATERWAY

NEW YORK Aug s-Private cable advices eport that flo
a of German torpedo boats attacked British warshps r
the Humber waterway Hull east coast of England sink
ing four of them
Anunber of the attacking German torpedo boatsw Were
lost.
This report taies with yesterdays declaration of the
British admiralty that the first of the might h
unfavorable The date of the engagement 5 unknown
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by both the German and
French commanders-in-chief.
BIG BATTLE PREDICTED.

by both the German and
French commanders-in-ch
BIG BATTLE PREDICTED
London, Aug. S.-No hint
has been given as to the posi-
ton of the bulk of the twenty.
four German army corps or
the twenty-one fresh army
corps. 1t is known that sew
eral German corps are near the
Russian frontier. The organ
iZation Of other corps from the
immense body of volunteers
must have occurred since the
mobilization.
it is pointed out by MIL
tary men that any decisive of
fensiVe movement by the Ger
man or French army will in
volve several hundred thou
sand men on each side, whose
contact will throw into the
shadow the fight at Liegc.
GERMANS COMPLAIN.
Berlin, via London, Aug. s.
-German newspapers COM
plain about the diplomatic
maneuvers carried out to make
Germany appear the disturb
er of peace. They maintain
Russia pushed Germany to
war. 1t is reported here that
Germans in France who were
unable to leave within the time
limit are being sent to western
France and compelled to help
with the harvest. German
women in Russia are being eX-
PEELED, while men are thrown
in jail.
Mathheais Erezberger, lead
er of the clerical party in the
imperial parliament, and
chairman of the arms commit
tee, states that the German ar
my and navy are splendidly
equipped, while the German
rifles and cannon are superior
to those Of the adversaries. He
Continued on 2nd PAGE, 2nd Column.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
FRENCH MEET GERMANS

Brussels, Aug. st is of
ficially announced that a force
of French cavalry arrived east
of Liege today and is said to
be advancing. The minister of
war has received word of fight
ing between French and Ger
mans in Belgium and Luxem-
h,,,o.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
TRENCHES AROUND FORTS SAID
TO Be LITERALLY FILLED WITH
BODIES OF GERMAN SOLDIERS
; OFFER OF MEDIATION
HAS PRODUCED AN
EXCELLENT EFFECT,

Paris, Aug. "a Rome dis
patch says the offer OF media
ton by President Wilson has
produced an excellent effect.
Italy, while admitting there are
great obstacles to it's success,
will farmIy support the prop
osition.
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FIGHT IN LUxEMBURG.

London, Aug. S.-According
to late dispatches this morning
quite an important engage
ment occurred between the
French and Germans in Lux
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LONDON, Aug 8.-Mrs James T. Macy of Denver, Colo
committed suicide the result of privatons undergon
since she orderd out of sick bed at Antwerp Mon
day She arrived in London seriously ILL., Her mother
child in Germany
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Aug 8.-New instructions collectors of
customs designated to free from all possible
strictons and still observe neutrality promulgated
today European reservists will be allowed to sail for
their home countries they not in uniform do
ry arms and go individuals
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ST. PETERSBURG, via London, Aug 8.-Austrian troops
crossed the Russian frontier today the Roumanan
border and burned some villages
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08
THREE CORPS CUT UP.

Brussels, Aug. S.-via Lon
don, 6 a. m.-The war office
has issued an official statement
saying that 125,000 Germans
participated in an assault on
the forts Of Liege and com
pletely failed to make any i'm
preston on the Notifications.
Three German army corps
were cut up and rendered use
less, it is declared.
Soldiers returning from
Iiege report the trenches are
literally filled with bodies of
Germans. In some places they
are piled four and five deep.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08

AMSTERDAM Aug. g. via London, 7:50 a. m-The Tegra
reports the receipt of wireless message announcing tina
German cruiser is enroute to Ymuden, bringing ten
wounded in a naval battle.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08

NEW YORK, Aug. 8-The White Star liner Olympic which
have cleared today with British reserves is held up
indefinitely by order of the British admiralty The Red
Star liner Vaderand with thousand Belgian reservists
booked for British port, also is delayed
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-08

NISH Serva via London Aug SAustrian troops have
uated Visigrand the frontier of Movpazar Servis
troops have re-occupied the place.