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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
NEGROES MAKING DEMANDS
Ask Rights on Railroads Equal to
the More Favored Class"

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Shreveport, La.-Copies of lengthy
petiti.t., signed by a committee repre-
senting several hundred negroes of
Shreveport, were filed with the local
representatives of all railroads enter
ing this city, demanding for negro pas
sengers Accommodations Of 1.-The same
class and quality as are provided for
the most favored class of travellers. -
Among the things specifically demand
ed by the negroes are:
Opportunity to purchase food at
railroad restaurants and courteous
treatment while doing SO; commodi-
Gus and properly equipped waiting
rooms; cars like those equipped for
white passengers; either sleeping car
Accommodations or reclining chair cars;
steel cars for negroes whenever they
are provided for whites; removal of
news butchers from negro coaches:
the transportation of section hands in
cars other than those assigned to ne
groes; permission for lunch vendors
to enter negro coaches and dispose
of their lunches, and "sucn regula-
tions as will protect negro passengers
from the rudeness and insults of en-
ployees Of the railroad"
The negroes, in their petition, COM
plain of discrimination against their
race and in favor of the whites in mat
ters Of the sale of tickets: declare
they are seldom permitted 10 buy food
at railroad restaurants, and, IL they do,
must take 1t off and eat It; assert
that "the harshness Of speech of many
ticket sellers, directed studiously and
specifically to negro passengers, is
provocative of needless friction and
bitterness" Say that in the South
negroes are prohibited from riding in
sleeping cars, even when they hold
sleeping car tickets" and charge they
are thrust into worn out and dilapida-
ted cars, barren of conveniences. The
petition is signed by committee of
six, and approved by all OF the Off
GERS of the negro business league.
Transportation men are at loss what
to do with the document.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01

KIN Of VAN buren, DIES
OF FORMER PRES,.
DENT DIES IN POVERTY.
Woman, Once Rich and Well Known
in Washington, Is Fourl Life
less and in Want.

New Yerk.-Until they found
her dead, tenants in the apart
ment house, 43 East Forty-seventh
street, did not know that little old
woman, who always dressed in black.
who minded her own affairs, seeking
no acquaintances and apparently with
no friends, who lived in the house for
years, was Miss Mary Fowler Van
Buren, direct descendant of President
Martin Van Buren, a woman of great
culture and once known to almost
every senator, congressman and poli-
tician in Washington.
Miss Van Buren, died OF natural
causes, mainly due to starvation. SAYS
the coroner. This is denied by Ed
ward Irving. superintendent of the
building, who discovered the body.
He said the old woman managed to
provide herself with food and cloth
ing by the sale of bonds.
1t is admitted, however. that Miss
Van Buren had not paid rent for two
years. Through generosity of for
mer owner of the house she was al
lowed to live there free.
Miss Van Buren,, so Irvings story
goes, formerly was wealthy. Two
years ago she lost through specula-
tion more than 100000, and she told
Irving, who seemed to be her only
confidant and friend, that her attor-
ney then was former United States
senator, whom she had known many
years ago in Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
.HUERTA OFF FOR JAMAICA
SAILS ON CRUISER DRESDEN
FROM PUERTO MEXICO.
Only a File of Ragged Troops on
Dock Stand MuteIy at Atten-
ton as Warship Departs.

Puerto Mexico, Mexico.-The Ger.
President Huerta and his family, and
former War Minister Banquet, Seno-
ra Banquet and their daughter
aboard, sailed at 1880 o'clock last
evening for Jamaica. The departure
was without incident, there not being
even any shouts of goodbye" to
Huerta from the dock.
The Only thing to indicate anyor:e
of distinction was aboard the Dres-
den was an extended file of ragged
troops, part of the famous Twenty
ninth, and part Of the Zaragoza batal-
lion drawn up at attention in front of
the train and facing the cruiser.
These troops presented arms as
the Dresden moved out, but it was SO
dark it is doubtful II Huerta observed
the sole official tribute to his de-
parture.
The town is an object Of consid-
cradle speculation interests. Orders
have been issued for the retirement
during the night OF virtually all the
troops, leaving the place open to the
constitutionalists.
The feeling toward Americans has
not been bettered by the presence of
Huerta and his followers. and there
is some Apprehension as to what re-
ception awaits the few remaining
here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
RESCUERS HALTED BY ICE
Steamer Kit Unable to Reach Wran-
gel Island to Aid the Men
Wrecked Last Winter.

Nome, Alaska.-The ice-breaking
steamer Kit arrived here from .
cruise in the Arctic, and the
captain reported he tried for IA days
to break through the ice field to
reach Wrangel Island and take OF
the men of the Stefansson exploring
expedition, who have been marooned
there since she old whaler Karluk was
crushed In the ice last winter.
The ice field was so heavy that the
Kit was unable to approach nearer
than 120 miles to wrangel Island and
finally 1t abandoned the attempt.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
"EUGENIC" MARRIAGE FAILS
Each OF Pair Who Race to Ask Di-
vorce Charges Misrepresenta-
tation of Conditions.

Cleveland, O.-Mrs. Josephine
Sanger. 16 years old, and Jo-
seph Sanger, 81, raced to the new
court house to see who wo lid be first
to file suit asking for the annullment
Of a "eugenic" marriage.
Mrs. Sanger won by a few minutes,
her petition says Sager misrepresent-
ed his physical condition. He told
me he was marriageble, healthy
man." Mrs. Sanger said, 81 found he
was not"
A few minutes later Sanger fled
suit for divorce. He alleged Mrs.
Sanger misrepresented her physical
condition to him. A special hearing
will be held before Judge Stevens.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
SEVENTH PLAGUECASE FOUND
Girl 10 Taken to Isolation Hospital
While Active Fight Against the
Disease Continues.

New Orleans, La.-After two i'm
portant moves in the fight against
bubonic plague here had been
started, another case of the disease
the seventh-was discovered.
II was ascertained that Helen Soell,
a 10-year-old white girl who has been
i'll since Thursday. is suffering from
bubonic plagrA. She was taken to
the isolation hospital in a serious con-
dition, according to DR.. W. c. Rucker,
federal assistant surgeon general. Her
home is six blocks from where the
first plague case developed June q.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
RESCUED BABE FROM WELL
Mother Jumped In for Child and Stood
an Hour In Water.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Colquet. La.-Jumping down into
well in which her little daughter had
fallen few minutes before, Mrs. r.
ID. Dodgen of Thornton, Ark, stood in
water up to her shoulders for nearly
an hour before others arrived to get
the mother and babe out OF their peril
GUS situation.
The strange accident and rescue
happened out on the plantation of Eliza
Christon, where Mrs. Dodgen is visit
ing. The child was almost drowned,
and but for the quick rescue by her
mother undoubtedly would have been
drowned. as the water was more than
four feet deep.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
MEXICAN GOVERNOR
FROM LOUISIANA
GEN. CHAS. GREEN is YOUNGEST
SON OF A CONFEDERATE
HERO.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
New Orleans.-The young son Of a
native Louisianian and Confederate
veteran will be military Governor of
the important Mexican state of Tabas-
co, when Gen. venustiano Carranza
establishes a provisional government
IN Mexico City. This young man,
Gen. Charles Greene, is the youngest
Brigadier General in the Constitution
alist army of Mexico, and until the
present revolution broke out. he and
his brothers were among The most
prosperous residents of the state of
Tabasco.
On receipt Of news of the assassina.
ton of President Madero and Vice
President Pine Suarez, two of the
brothers, Carlos and Alexandra, de-
clared themselves against the usurper,
Huerta, and soon thereafter aligned
themselves with the Colstitutionalist
movement, and entered the field
against Huerta's troops, at the head
of armed bands that had been equip.
ped from their personal funds.
The valuable haciendas and indus
trial properties of the members of
the Greene family Immediately be-
came the object of looting and worse
depredations by the Huertistas, and
today the Greenes are face to face
with a long struggle for rehabilita.
ton of their lost fortunes.
Carlos Greene, recently promoted to
the rank Of Brigadier General, and
Alexandra Greene, now a Colonel in
the Constitutionalist army, fought val
iantly against great odds during the
Huerta regime, and for several months
past have been in control OF almost
half of the state of Tabasco. The for
mer is the youngest son OF the for
mer Confederate soldier, being but 25
years Of age. Col. Alexandra Greene
is "a.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
GIRL EL0PES WITH MAN OF 7s
Trembling With Age and Fear Of Pur.
suit, He Urges Judge to
Hasten Ceremony.

C1arksville, Tenn.-Martin f. Hall,
20 years of age, father Of IS
children, and Miss Cora Faughn.
IS, were married here in the court.
house by Magistrate J. M. FARRELL.
The couple eloped from Lyon coun-
ty, KY, Miss Faughn from her pa.
rents and the decript Hall from his
children.
During the ceremony the bride sup
ported the bridegroom, who walks
with the aid Of a heavy cane. Hall.
trembling with physical infirmities
and weak from fear Of pursuit by his
army of. children. frequently urged
Judge FARRELL to make haste with the
ceremony.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
NEWS OF THE STATE
BOMB THROWER'S
ATTEMPT FAILED
TRIED TO BLOW UP HOME OF
MILL SUPERINTENDENT
AT cHENIERE.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
shreveport, La.-An unknown man
attempted Friday night to blow up the
nome OF Walter Cheeks, superintend-
ent OF the Benoit Lumber Company, at
Cheniere, eight miles west of Mon
roe, La.
A bomb was thrown through a win
dow OF the house occupied by Cheeks,
his wife and three children, but the i'm
pact with the widow evidently extin-
guisted the fuse.
The night watchman at the plant
fired upon the bomb thrower as he ran
away and the shots were retu7aed, but
without effect.
Cheeks knows of no cause for the at
tempted outrage.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
DAME HAS 723 DESCENDANTS
Arkansan, Age 115, Has II Children.
One so Years oId-She Has
Never Worn Glasses.

Mountain Grove, Ark-Mrs. e.
vira Waldron of Marion county
has just celebrated her 112th birth
day at her home on Sister Creek,
where she has lived A years.
One hundred and twenty descend
ants we're present at the celebration,
including children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and greatgreat-
grandchildren.
She is the mother OF 16 children,
II Of whom are living. Her oldest
son is SO. She has in all 723 descend
ants. She is the. widow of John Wal
dron, who was a Confederate soldier
and died in 1890.
She has never worn glasses.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
FRANCE DENIES U. S. DEMAND
Books and Papers In Dressmaker's
Customs Case Must Remain
Abroad, Courts Decide.

Paris.-The French courts ordered
Henry Munroe & Co., American bank.
ers, not to send out Of France the
books and papers demanded by the
United States customs in connection
with the case Of Miss Mary A. Dolan,
dressmaker Of Brookline, Mass,
whose imported dresses were alleged
to have been undervalued.
The case has aroused great interest
and caused a sharp controversy in re.
gard to the operations Of the United
States treasury agents abroad.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
BUILDING RAZE0 BY STORM
Masonic Temple in Charleston, w. Va,
10 Damaged $35, ,oco-Brakeman
Blown From Train.

Charleston, w. Va.-The Kanawha
valley was swept by storm, which
caused losses estimated at s:N,0O0.
The Masonic temple in Charleston
was damaged $35.000 by lightning.
A number of buildings were blown
down and telephone and telegraph
wires crippled.
Campbell Anderson, a brakeman,
was blown from the top Of a Chesa,
peake G Ohio freight train into the
branches of tree as the train crossed
the trestle at Marmet. but escaped
with bruises.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
||N|MENTS ON
|lDBE COMMISSION
svoa A. KENT AMAkER Ex.
rcTEp TO BE SELECTED
As CHAIRMAN.
.,,..p.r Union News Service.

x-~nsper Union News Service.
- Rouge.-Reports among the
.esss friends in Baton Rouge indi-
at senator George Wesley
. a Richland parish will be his
.lu,ee to the Claiborne Probe Com
- from the Senate. Representa-
4 Austin Fontenot of st. Landry
~ - been offered a place on the
lion as the governors ap-
- ffom the house and will accept
ah further reported that Senator
~ Amaker of East Carroll parish
<n elected chairman, as he is the
- Of the four anti-administration
. : the commission of seven and
q nom the upper house.
- iour anti-administration men on
= uumission are Duncan Buie Of
|1Ind, appointed by Speaker L. E.
- Hewitt Bouanchaud of Pointe
- elected by the house: Senator
1 smith of Caddo, appointed by
~ Gov. Barret, and Senator
Iarkss, elected by the Senate. The
nhlseration men, composing the
M Of three, will be Senator
- Wesley Smith, Representative
Iinsfin Fontenot, the governors ap-
hlses, and Representative Joseph E.
nseIly-of the Sixth Ward of Or
q elected by the house.
II stated that owing to the neces-
! ibr economizing the $4,000 ap-
|risted for the probe, and making II
i hr as possible. all the meetings
Is commission will be held in the
- chamber at the capitol. The
nninion which investigated the
! 4 New Orleans six years ago
y over $4,000 on that one agency
~ state government, and $4,000
Pln 70 be q very small sum for a
y ofsuch wide scope as that pro-
hfior In the Claiborne act.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
! RULES FOR TEACHERS
|ulsllens for the Extension Of First
ofsds Teachers Certificates

IN Rouge.-John r. Conniff,
NAN Of the state examining COM
n has caused to be issued the fol-
- circular to the public school
~ Of the state:
uoo9 the provisions of Act No.
II 1914. section 55 of Act 214 or
~ been amended to read as
1nt the State Board of Educa-
Rna1 have authority to renew first
- 9eachers' certificates when salts
~ evidence is produced attesting
v41iness and competency of the
: noking for an extension of their
- held by teachers who have
eonttnuously for as many as
~ provided the request for
1adons are made by the presi-
q The parish school boards, of
ossctors and the parish super
- Of the parishes in which
uehers are teaching
ettention Is directed to the
under the provisions of this
lss Of 81 for the renewal of
- certificates has been elimi-
ext state examination of ap-
for teachers certificates win
July 30. 81, August 1, 1914
and August 8, 4. 5, 1914
y give public notice of the
he examination and of the
= OF the law governing re-
II teachers certificates"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Iron Mountain ssaff Changes.

Alexandria.-Several changes went
into effect In the location of train
masters on the Iron Mountain Rail-
road. J. N. Thompson of this city has
been transferred to the valley divi-
sion, with headquarters at McGehee,
Ark. r. B. Dwyer is transferred from
Ferriday to Alexandria, to have su-
pervision over the Lake Charles dis
trict. J. r. Gillahula succeeds Dwyer
at Ferriday. and J.. E. Romsine has
been sent to Van Buren, AK, to
Monroe.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
BLAST KILLS FIVE, HURTS 1s
4,8oo Pounds Of Dynamite Explode
at Cucaracha Slide, the Last
Canal Obstruction.

Panama.-The premature explo-
sion Of 4.s00-pound dynamite
charge at Cucaracha slide killed FIVE
workmen, four of them white, and
severely injured one white man and
II negroes.
The workmen were about to drill
barge Teredo, which was wrecked,
and sank in the channel. The men had
just completed charging eight drill
holes with 600 pounds of so per cent
dynamite when the explosion oc-
Cured. The charge was to have re-
moved the last stone in the channel
cut.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
DIRECTORS EXPECT u. S. SUIT
President Of New Haven Road Makes
the Prediction Following q Con-
ference at Washington.

Washington, d. C.-After an all
day conference between Attorney
General McReynolds and directors Of
the New Haven railroad, President
Hustis announced that the direoors
had been unable to recede from their
position and that he presumed the
department Of Justice would proceed
to file suit for dissolution of the New
Haven system under the antitrust
law.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01

Baton Rouge.-July 20 and not July
%, as was stated in New Orleans news
papers, Is the date which has been
fixed by the State Board of Equaliza-
ton for the hearing on the proposition
to reduce the assessment on sugar
lands because of their decrease in
value as a result Of tariff legislation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Former Mayor a Candidate.

New Iberia.-Former Mayor ]. s.
Powers, candidate for Railroad Com
missioner in the Second Railroad Dis
trict. filed his notice to participate Ia
the Democratic primary. set for Aug.
27, with Secretary of State Hebert and
the state committee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Scent Refreshments Popular.

Cleveland, O.-With an even dozen
municipality owned park refreshments
stands in full operation selling ice
cream cones; peanuts and popcorn for
3 cents. a large force of men are al
work hurrying to completion three
more stands.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
piaphanous Skirt Causes Riot.

Chicago.-A young woman wearing
an X-ray skirt almost caused a riot
at bathing beach here, and 1t was
necessary for a policeman and life
guards to hold the crowd back while
the woman made her escape.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
viii Build City Hall,

Warren. Ark.-Plans and specifica-
lions have been submitted to the
council for a city hall to be located
on North Myrtle street east of the
ccurt square. The total cost of the
building will be $4,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Weddino Rinu on Toe,

New York.-Miss Marie Lariano, "a
years old, armless, married Charles
Gerard. She signed the license with
her toes. The wedding ring was
slipped on one Of the toes of her left
foot.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
coufederate veteran Dead.

Dodson.-William Anders Sr, "a
years old, a Confederate veteran, died
at his home here after a short illness.
He was born in Amite county. Miss, In
1889, and moved to Jackson parish,
La, In 1850.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Eighth plague Case Found.

New Orleans. Lathe eighth case
Of bubonic plague was discovered
here. Charles II. Leaman, who Is
employed on Canal street. the prici-
pal business street Of the city, was
taken ill. and his case diagnosed a.
plague.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Two Socialists Whip Editor.

Stuttgart, Germany-Two Social
Democratic women invaded the Office
Of the Echwabische Zeitung and for
FIVE minutes thrashed the editor be-
cause in an article in the newspaper
he had maligned women.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01

Loopell-The sugar planters Of
West Baton Rouge parish met here
Saturday and organized 70 fight for a
reduction in the assessment on sugar
and to oppose the transfer
Of Major Sheriff.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Couple Attemct Suicide.

Lafayette. Ind.-As the result Of a
suicide pact. Miss Grace Plant Of Del
phi. Ind, and Emil Buehrer Of Toledo.
o.. are In critical condition at a
Local hospital. Each swallowed a
quantity Of poison.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Gold OoQ Coffin.

Bellevue. Ky.-"Nick," an English
bulldog, owned by Mrs. M. A. Winn,
after lying in state for two days. was
buried I'm silver and gold trimmed
coffin. The coffin was lined With
white plush.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Man Takes a Lengthy orop.

Omaha. Neb.-J. w. Snyder fell
from the tenth floor Of the new Pom
telle hotel in this city, hit the ground
squarely, got up, looked around and
then stared back to work. Styder's
fall was broken By Q wire.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Pardoned pynamiter in v. S.

Kingston, Ont.-The United States
authorities. it is learned, are investi
eating the entry at Cape Vincent, N.
Y. from Kingston. Of Luke Dillon, the
Welland canal dynamiter. who re-
Gently was paroled.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Five Canal Worker. KILLED

Panama--The premature explosion
OF 4.s00-pound dynamite charge at
Cucaracha slide killed five workmen.
four Of them white. and severely in.
jured one white man and IL negroes
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Sues Mother-in-law.

New York.-Declaring that her hus
bands mother persuaded him to beat
her, Mrs. Margaret McAllister has
sued her mother-in-law for $4,000
damages. Mrs. McAllister says her
husband loved her until his mother
entered their home.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Twelve Children, No Taxes.

Chicago.-When Matthew E. Lyons
. blacksmith and father of IL chill
dren, testified he had only been able
to accumulate $3.50 worth of furni
ture during life, the county board re-
moved the assessment upon his prop
erty.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
Pole sauabhie Rexixed.

Washington-Secretary Daniels was
asked by a house naval affairs sub
committee to submit a statement on
the question Of whether Rear Ad.
miral Peary discovered the north
pole. and discovered 1t first.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
- Victim Of plaque.

eans.-Bubonic plague claim
arth victim here Thurs lay.
- occurred at the same ad-
which Helen soeIl, aged 10,
NE disease last Saturday.
rtim was the child's grand
slna Schmidt. aged 70 years.
..nse. employed in a saloon
a NE center of the bubonic
4. sed district. was the tenth
= attacked by the disease.
= at Lafayette and Fulton
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
surveiIIanee of Nur,e wIthdr,wn

San Jose, Cal-No arrests will be
mace in connection with the death
OF Mrs. Kathleen Bluett, a trained
nurse, at Auburn, Cal, until toxicolo-
g1sts finish CT analysis of her viscera
the prosecutors have decided.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01
caRdIdates File Notice.

toatee File Notice.
.ouse.-Alvin E. Hebert, sec
sfafe. has received onicial
! OF candidacy from the fol.
! 7. Watkins. for Congress
Fourth District; Walter
Congress from the Fifth
=. L. Lazaro. for Congress
eesenth District: T. w. Per-
I. 3. Aswell. from the EIGHT:
- for Judge Of the Court of
mt Circuit Third District.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-08-01

Falmouth, Eng.-Shamrock ", with
her convoy. the steam yacht Erin. the
former under her own sail, left Fal.
mouth for the United States.