The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-09-05
Progressive Governor.

Progressive Governor.
q Mr. John NJ Parker predicts that the Progressives
viii elect the next governor of louisiana The prediction
may be an idle boast but Mr. Parker has been so success
full III the past in stirring up trouble in the old party that
we must attach weight to his guesses There are
many welnfomed politicians in this state who believe
lad Roosevelt been elected in the last campaign,
that some surprising developments would have followed
the midous manpuatons of Mr. Parker in the last state
election. With the downfall of Roosevelt, Mr. Parker
plans went awry; otherwise the chances are that tne
fruos of his schemes would have disrupted the party
It is plain that had Roosevelt succeeded, Mr. Parker
would have been power in the state and having elected
state ticket part of which, at least was willing to be
shown the promised land he would have been in position
10 make trouble for the democrats.
But political fortune has knocked at Mr.. ParkeTs door
and his phanthupc pose will not beguie many voters IN
the future.
Nationally the Progressive party dead one there
heavy growth of moss Roosevelts political toni
stone the political prospects Of Mr. Parker will be too
indefinite to inspire confidence.
And further the attitude of Mr.. Parker, after win
hing the last fight in refusing assist his followers in
getting expected jobs has shaken the confidence OF his
adhsgsnts in him as practical politician.
Theories and high ideals are powerful factors in land
ing ticket but it takes practical politics to keep one on
the job.
Mr. Parker is valuable citizen but his reputation
political exhilerator is about dssipatsd. -
Mr. Parker had just as we'll let politics drift long
q the democrats in power, for will be long time
before he can act the state with any more political
protoles.
Reports from farmers show that increased acreage
will be planted in oats and for the coming season.
Some have already commenced breaking for fall planting
of oats The hay crop will also be increased This move
ment is wise one the part of the planters. The
production of cotton in view of the situation should
be reduced to minimum and glad to note that
the policy Of raising grain is being geneary followed
The Game Commission has written the Journal a letter
in which the statement is made that the change in the
open for deer will not apply to Madison and Ten
parishes The closed season will be rgidy enforced
this season and hunters warned to keep out Arrange
mens have been made for active prosecution Of Yoaos
Latest reports from Washington indicate that the
Rivers and Harbors bill will be passed, with material
changes Its position has been advanced the calendar
and it should have plain sailing. Senator Burton threat
ems to prolong the session until winter with the purpose
OF defeating the BILL The strong combination in the
senate should inspire the success of the measure.
Riley ]. Wilson, of Catahoula will be the next con
gresham from this district having defeated the presen
incumbent, Walter Elder, by majority of about 40
votes. Madison regrets the defeat of Mr. Elder, bu
hopes and believes that Mr.. Wilson will make worth
successor.
The Times Picayune states that Mr.. John NJ Parke
has poured oil the troubled waters in the ranks of tn
Progressiyes in Iberia We suppose he used coal-o
apesce-makes, he appears in a new role.
Sol Wexer, of New Orleans, has again been called
Washington to consult with the financial mcguls W
hope his present visit will be productive Of better result
than his other trip,
The price now prevailing for meat should encourae
every housewife b raise poultry. With meat at
cents per pound poultry will always find ready marke
Meat will never sell for less than it is now being sold fo
With the exception OF shower Thursday, the wealth
has been clear this week. We certainly hope that the d.
weather continues for the benefit of the cotton especial
liz.