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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17
IE's NEWS
| BRIEFLY TOLD
ewmcs OF THE SEVEN
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TOLD HERE.
! MOUND THE PLANET
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cs~rtrjes Are Here Given
| y short Meter for
busy Rsaders-

4 Short Meter TOT
busy Readers.
s snd Hood Baldwin, brothers
-nlthy cattlemen of Broken
q were convicted at Dequeen,
Z holding up the bank of Gill
a, March 8.
r<lect ]. E. House of Topeka,
1nnounced that he would ap-
1ryey Parsons, newspaper man
rloonist, as chief Of police.
~ Of the Arkansas state pen
u commission received a letter
nrpdy Vance, doing 20 years for
9 decIining the pardon granted
ntly by Gov. Hays on condi-
u he remain out Of the county.
1 o||Ies celebrated the anniver-
z ring Albert's birth. The Bel
- was 10 years old April 8.
= y nnnual army maneuvers near
, Chile, two officers were killed
y ~ Of q military aeroplane.
= Japanese cruiser Asama,
" on the Lower California
: unnot be salvaged, according
M Of the tug Searover.
1noGs men are circulating a Pc
Enhing for the division of Mon
~ the creation of a new state.
ncoment Is made OF the post
~ On account of the European
- - Pan-American Congress of
vhich was to have met in Rio
h1zt July.
Icwa legislature refused, by a
8 10 "a, to permit Iowa brew
nnnufacture or sell malt bev-
olter Jan. /, next.
y States Minister Gonzales,
~ passports to Jack Johnson
vhite wife, demanded that the
d be returned on the ground
~ we're obtained under false
H. were started by the gov
70 find out the purpose ot
Ihg to the United States o.
20 Huerta, the former Mex
nfor. depoeed by the admins
ooast guard service orderet
o{lable cutter south of Bostol
nond Shoals, N. c., at full
\ aid eight vessels wrecked of
u On the coast.
= q reported to have launches
nrine war in the Baltic Sc
oermany similar to that in
q By Germany against Ene
III. police are seeking a,
lIed negro who killed Mr.
H Schiver after attemptin
= her. The negro cut the won
nat and then escaped.
y Moore, In charge of tn
seating and raising the los
F4 at Honolulu, reporte
navy department that no r.
= been obtained thus far.
adG Kozlinska Of Chicae
his wife was going to leay
ae burned a big "K" on hs
, >Fand her.
RiciA count in the local O
cuons held in Nebrasl
AIMS for the drys in 10 cou
lnst three in which the we
lr@orious.
navas agency at Paris sa,
SeEman generals have died
wines. . mail carrier, al
Voo<. the woman's husband.
entified man climbed ov
st Prospect Point, Niaga
= plunged into the river.
lne to q dispatch to the Al
Anseiger from Beirut, Syr
priest named Yusef Eth,
sentenced to death by har
nding q letter to the pre-
ne French chamber of de,
u'ng the situation in Lei
"a and steel mills Of No,
and Lukens Iron and st,
g Coatesyille. Pa, have n,
'oyes who live In the CO
eoses that tenants win be I
g nave whisky. beer or otl
hs drink delivered at tn
Isnne was advised by John
,oiian consular agent
Ill. that the repor
setveen rival camps Of l
e.ion. nj. have been gres
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

The st. Tammany parish school
board, at the regular April meeting
promulgated the results of the special
election held in school district Num-
Der Five, which resulted in the car
rying of the proposition of levying a
five-mill tax to run ten years for main.
tenance and issuing $4,000 bonds to
run five years for the erection and fur
nishing a four room building which
will be used to house the consolidated
Ben Williams and Simmons CreeN
schools. The structure will be bull
according to the plans of the newl!
completed agricultural high school a
Sun.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

Former Governor ]. ". Sanders will
deliver the annual address at the
commencement exercises Of the Slidell
High School on the night of May 21.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

"The Daily South" has suspended
publication. "The Daily Inquisitor,"
with H. v. Kirkland as publisher,
made its first appearance at Plaque
mine last week.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

Geo. w. Garig, who, was elected
commissioner of parks and streets to
succeed the late Isadore Larguier. has
assumed the duties OF the Office.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

The Edgerly Petroleum Company
and the Bright Light Company Of Lake
Charles brought in 5000 barrel pro-
ducer in the Edgerly field on a lease
secured from H. B. Read. The flow
is increasing steadily.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

Robert Roberts OF Minden took the
oath of Office as secretary to the gov
ernor. Mr.. Roberts Will not move his
family to Baton Rouge until the end
of the school term in order to allow
his children to continue at their Min.
del school.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

While the total resources OF the
state banks OF Louisiana have decrea,.
ed $5,3O9,O31.31 since December, 1914,
the total deposits show a slight in
crease, the available cash of the banks
has increased s1,4S9,3S5.53 and the
debts of these institutions have de.
creased $4,SO4,7 1858 in that period.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

A reunion of ante-bellum cadets will
be an unique feature Of the alumni day
celebration which is to be held in con-
nected with the commencement exer-
cises of Louisiana State University.
Alumni day has been set for May 20.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

The Railroad Commissions 1919
map of the State of Louisiana has just
been issued, and is complete in every
detail. Many changes were made dur
ing the past year, and every change
is correctly set forth on the new map.
The maps are Of convenient size for
hanging.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

Louisiana is to celebrate Bird Day
ON May 4, the one hundred and thirty
Iirth anniversary Of the birth of John
James Audubon, the great Louisiana
naturalist, artist and bird lover.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was filed by Mestayer Charles, far.
mer living at New Iberia Petitioners
debts total $763.25, with assets of $345
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

Work on the rs per cent enlarge
ment of the Standard Oh Company's
Baton Rouge refining plant was start.
ed. The first work consists of exca,
yations in which the foundations fol
the forty-five new stills which the
company is to erect will be laid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

nne was advised by John NJ.
lian consular agent in
Ill. that the reported
~ Sstveen rival camps Of Ital-
ZION. Ill. have been greatly
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

= y reported to have launched
nrine war in the Baltic sea
0ermany similar to that in
- By Germany against Eng
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

y Moore, in charge of the
seating and raising the lost
= F4 at Honolulu, reported
nsvy department that no re-
= been obtained thus far.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

NJ. police are seeking an
lEIed negro who killed Mrs.
H Schiver after attempting
, her. The negro cut the wom-
oet and then escaped.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

eoast guard service ordered
eilable cutter south of Boston
nond Shoals, N. c., at full
\ aid eight vessels wrecked off
1t on the coast.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

ag Kozlinska Of Chicago
Pc wife was going to leave
ae burned a big tx" on her
Aand her.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

~ were started by the gov
70 find out the purpose Of
IlAg to the United States Of
20 Huerta, the former Mex
ntor. deposed by the admins
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

- and steel mills Of North
and Lukens Iron and Steel
g coatesyille. Pa. have noti-
oyes who live In the COM
oses that tenants win be for
y nave whisky. beer or other
s drink delivered at their
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-17

~ States Minister Gonzales,
~ passports to Jack Johnson
white wife, demanded that the
- be returned on the ground
~ we're obtained under false
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
LUS|TAN|A UNARMED,
COLLECTORS REPORT
Dudley Field Malone Inspected
Liner and Found No Guns
Before Sailing. !

NEW YORK. May 3l.--Dudlcv Field
Malone. collector of the port, ave an
official denial as early as Mag S to the
report cmanating from Berlin that the
Lusitania had guns mounted when she
sailed from this port on aSturday, May
1. He said at that time:
This report is not correct. The LUST
tania was inspected before sailing. as ls
mounted or unmounted, and the vessel
sailed without any armament. No mer-
chant ship would be allowed to arm in
this port and leave the harbor."
This statement was given out by the
collector at his home. 30 Riverside
drive.
Herman Winter. assistant manager Of
the Cunard line, g State street, who
was on the Lusits MIA for three hours
before she sailed for Liverpool. on the
same dav that Mr.. Malone made his
statement. denied the report that the
liner ever carried guns.
ANY statement that the Lusitanir
was armed for defense against hostile
attack is a deliberate. unfounded, and
unmitigated lic," he said.
The Lusitania did not carry guns on
this voyage nor did she ever carry guns.
The only munitions of war in our hold
were 1000 cases of Remington small-fire
safety cartridges and shipment Of un-
loaded steel shrapnel shells. This was
an ordinary commercial consig gnmept,
accepted by US as common carriers.
tion arc frequently carried by vessels In
the ordinary course of commerce."
Then you unqualifiedy state that the
Lusitania was not armed against SUBJ
marines?' he was asked.
THE ship" replied Mr.. Winter. "wss
as dcfenseless against undersea and un-
derhanded attack as a ferryboat In the
North river would be against the United
States battleships"
With regard to the right of German
warships to seize the shipment as con-
traband, the Cunard manager said that
was quite correct, If the goods proved to
be contraband OF war. but the German
government had no right to take the
lives of the men, women and children
| on board.
Capt. d. J. Roberts, marine supe-in-
tendcnt Of the Cunard line, also inter
viewed on May Q, said that he was pre-
pared to testify under oath, from his
| personal knowledge, that the Lustania
| did not carry any guns.
1T is my invariable custom to 60
| through the passenger ships every day
| they are in port" he said, "and | made
! my last inspection of the Lusitania on
| the sailing day at 7 a. m. There were
! no guns or plates or mountings where
guns could be fitted on the Lusitana
since she has been in the service. The
| ship has never carried troops or been
chartered by the British government for
any purpose whatsoever"
The Washington times., 1915-05-31

of the discussion over this affidavit at
the time 1t was offered to the court, and
subsequently, when its verify was at
tempted to be assailed by Mr.. Inter
myer. including the observations of the
court.
II have also had the benefit of being
present at the full discussion of the
matter between YOU and Mr.. Darlington
TODAY.
In my opinion, the statement in the
affidavit that the Riggs National Bank
never bought or sold any stock what
ever from or through the firm of Lewis
Johnson & Co., and never made short
sale of stock through that firm is in
susceptible of extension to denial of
any act except transactions of that ma
turc on its own account for its own
benefit. in which it was the owner SELL
ing, or became the owner by purchase,
in its own corporate right: or was in
its own corporate right interested in
the availS of a short sale, and that the
terms of the affidavit cannot be con-
strued as extending to such purchases
or sales. If any such were made by it,
as the agent or broker of any person
or corporation.
III. as ! assume, the statement in
the affidavit as thus construed be true
no conviction of false swearing could
possibly be based upon it. whatever the
bank may have done as agent OF
broker sor others
"a moments reflection must con-
vince any lawyer that if the Riggs Ma.
tional or any of its officers had re.
ceived MY money to purchase stock fol-
me from Lewis Johnson & Co., nc
amount or character of book entries OF
| forms of dealing between them coulC
prevent my showing the true nature o,
the nsactiOn, that the bank or it,
| officers were my agent and that the
stock was my property and not thC
| banks.
WILLIAM G. JOHNSON "
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
HIGHER PAY, SHORTER
HOURS, FOR WORKERS
Marked Improvement Shown in
Labor Conditions in Steel
and Iron Industry. ,'.~

Increased wages and shorter hours
for workers in the iron and steel Indus
try are reported by the Department OF
Labor in n statement giving results Of
an investigation covering the period
from 1907 to 1913.
Full time weekly earnings in three
departments. blast furnaces, Bessemer
converters and bar mills were from Sc
to 26.4 per cent higher in 1910 than
in any one of the six years preceding.
In other departments wages were from
3S to 1873 per cent higher.
Wages per hour in 1913 showed even
greater percentage of increase over
1907 or 1910 than do weekly earnings,
the report shows, as the latter were ma
terially affected by the reduction in
hours marked increase in saven-day
work is shown between 1907 and 1913
through operation Of relief gangs. The
proportion of seven-day workers fell
from 97.2 per cent in 1907 to 1913 per
cent in 1913 in the blast furnaces, which
are kept running continually. Reduc-
tions were made in other departments.
The department also issued a report
of an investigation Of unemployment by
a life insurance company which showed
that out of 399.SS1 families. including
664,S5S wage earners, covered by the
investigation, $4,000, or lis per cent
were out of work. and 106.652. or 1915
per cent were only partially employed
The highest percentage OF unemploy-
ment, 20.3 per cent, was found in Du-
luth, Mimi. and the lowest. 4.3 per cent.
in Bridgeport. Conn.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
Text of Gern1any's Answer to
u. s. Protest On Submarines
CONTINUED from First Page.l

Continued FROM First Page)
hundred cases of ammunition destined for the de-
struction of brave German soldiers who fulfill
ing with self-sacrifce and devotion their duty in
the service of the Fatherland.
The German government believes that it acts in
just sefdefense when it seeks to protect the lives
of its soldiers by destroying ammunition destined
for the enemy with the means of at its
command.
Violated American Laws
The English steamship company must have
been aware of the dangers to which passengers
board the Lusitania were exposed under the cir
cumstances. In taking them board in spite of
this the company quite deliberately tried to use the
lives of American citizens protection for the
munition carried and violated the clear provisions
of American laws which expressly prohibit and
provide punishment for, the carrying Of passengers
ships which have explosives board. The COM
pany thereby wantonly caused the death of so
many passengers.
According to the express report of the submarine
commander concerned, which is further confirmed by
all other reports, there be no doubt that the
rapid sinking of the Lusitania was primarily due
to the explosion of the cargo of ammunition
caused by the torpedo. Otherwise, in all human
The Washington times., 1915-05-31

probability, the passengers of the Lusitana would
have been saved.
Reserves Final Statement
The imperial government holds the facts recited
above TO be of sufficient importance to recommend
them to a careful examination by the American
Government.
The imperial government begs to reserve a final
statement of its position with regard to the de-
mands made in connection with the sinking of the
Lusitania until reply is received from the Ameri-
can GOvernemnt and believes that it should recall
here that it took note with satisfaction of the pro-
posals of good Offices submitted by the American
Government in Berlin and London with view to
paving the way for a modus vivendi for the conduct
of maritime between Germany and Great
Britain.
The imperial government furnished at that time
ample evidence of its good will by its willingness
to consider these proposals.
The realization of these proposals failed, is
known on account of their rejection by the govern
ment of Great Britain.
The undersigned requests his excelency the
ambassador to bring the above to the knowledge
of the American Government and avaiis himself of
the opportunity to renew, etc.
Won JAGOW,
Minister for Foreign Affairs.
GERARD, Berlin.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
Edward S. York Burial
At Rock Creek Cemetery

Funeral services were held TINS al
ternoon for Edward York, real estate
broker. who died on Saturday after
short illness. The services were at the
home and intcrmcnt will be at ROCK
Creek Cemetery
Mr.. York was long residence OF
Capitol Hill. He died at his home at
400 East Capitol street. Born in aieI-
bury. VT. he came to this city NheI
a child. He was the son of James W.
York. a builder. with whom he was as
sociated in business under the Hr"'
name Of James NJ York & Son .o,.
This firm was one of the Plohcr'
business houses to locate ON q street;
where their offices have been ;oIal'U
for twenty-five years. Mr. YORK MHS Mis
educated at Columbian COLLEGE ll.S
CITY, He was connected with a num-
ber Of other business enterprises. liG
was member of Harmony Lodge +
At the funeral this afternoon, me
bearers were Appleton p, Clark 60, a; =.
Fisher, William ii. ShoIeS' Ian, Jain1
spalding. George NJ. Slye and "hhaN
Mr. York is survived by his widow
Mrs. Lillian Orcutt York, his SON war
rem York, and his mother MIS- Lucy
York
The Washington times., 1915-05-31

made to this effect and none will te
made.
But 1t is known that there is not
the slightest intention now OF sending
the fleet out of Atlantic waters.
The reasons for this course are found
In the present international situation,
though officials 90 not say so.
They adhere to their attitude of un-
certainty whether IL would be safe to
send the battleships through the water
way in view of the slides and the un-
certain depth.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
REPLY IS R|D|CULED.
BY PRESS OF BRITAIN
Evening Papers Unanimous in
Calling German Note vnsat- q
isfactory to U. S.

LONDON, May 31.-British evening
newspapers today unanimously predict
ed that the United States will express
her dissatisfaction with what they
called the "evasiveness" Of the German
reply.
the main issue by refusing to answer
the demand that she cease torpedolns
passenger-carrying vessels. The Pail
Mall Gazette ridiculed the German
claim that the Lusitania was an armor,
ed ship carrying Canadian soldiers, ana
''If the slaughter Of the Lustania's
passengers is defended by the assertion
that she was carrying ammunition 10
England we wonder what excuse Ger
many will offer for the attempt to tor
pedo the liner Megantic sunday, While
she was outward bound for Montreal
The Westminster Gazette said the Ge-r
man reply was precisely what was
| expected"
1T merely seeks to gain time said
the Gazette almost since the Ameri-
can note was forwarded the Germans
have given the most practical eVlaence
that they do not intend to discontinue
summarizing"
The Birmingham Post, a conservative
newspaper. declared it believes Presl-
| dent Wilson will regard the reply as
'.mere temporizing and as tantamount
to a refusal" and that "thc people or
the United States will support him in
any action he may take
The text arrived too late for Generai
| comment by the morning papers . ,
| The Daily Chronicle said the United
| States would have no difficulty dis
proving the German claim that the Lusi-
tania was an armored cruiser.
| America is offered the prospect OF a
prolonged controversy but there Is no
disavowal of what has been done ana
no change of mind or policy. said tne
Manchester Guardian. THE submarine
war continues as before and AMERICAN
ships and subjects may take the same
risk. We shall be most surprised II
America is satisfied at so complete an
evo sion of ber demands
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
WHAT UNITED STATES is EXPECTED TO
TELL GERMAN GOVERNMENT

That the United States insists that its national
rights be respected in every instance.
That its attitude toward summarizing Of unarmed
merchant craft without previous visitation and warn
ing. is still one of complete opposition.
That the Lusitana was unarmed when she sailed
from New York on her last voyage.
That the Lustania carried no munitions of war in
violation OF American navigation laws.
That no Canadian troops have been permitted in the
United States since the declaration of war.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
PAN-AMER|CANS VISIT
HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS
Delegates to Financial Confer
ence See Midshipmen, Leav-
ing Later for Baltimore.

ANNAPOLIS. May 31.-A dozen mem
bers OF the Par-American banking con-
ference started a tour of the United
States by visiting Annapolis today un.
der the guidance of Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Peters.
The Brazilian minister was also with
the party. The visitors left here at
noon for Baltimore. The trip which
will last two weeks, will end in New
York.
The visitors were met by Capt. G. II,
Burrage, Commandant of midshipmen,
:. no, with other officers, escorted the
visitors about the grounds.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31

That the loss of 15 American lives on the Lusania
was not justified by Getmanys claim of fdefense"
That the United States is amazed to learn that the
attacks the Cushing and Gulfght were sanctioned
by the German and that is hard UNDER
stand how their nationality could have been mistaken
That this Government cannot accept shifting of re-
sponsiby for speedy sinking of the Lusania to the
Cunard officials because if international law had been
followed time would have been allowed to get all boats
|overside and filled.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
Company of Pickpockets
Thought to Be Operating

Professional piCkpOCkets are believed
to be operating in Washington, their
latest victims being Daniel Falkmar OF
1918 n street northwest, who was rob-
bed of a purse containing SIS, while on
a street car yesterday, and H. A. Iron.
Of 1920 G street northeast, who lost $50
while en- route to Arlington.
Several similar robberies have been
reported to the local police recently,
and indications are that the work is
that Of an experienced gang.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
Must Dictate on Peace,
Says Bavarian Heir

COPENHAGEN, May 3l.-Thcre can
be no end to the European war until
Germany is in a position to dictate to
the world terms OF peace, the BaVarian
crown prince wrote in an article in the
Bavarian Stats Ieitung
only considerations OF state will in
duce Germany to enter peace negotia-
tions." wrote the crown prince. not
WEAKNESS OF the var or public feeling"
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
French Aviator Kills
Lieut.. Won BueloW"

LONDON, May 3l.-A German avia-
tor, Lieutenant Won Buelow," who at
tempted a raid on Paris. was brought
down and killed by a French aviator.
acca>ding to a Paris newspaper.
The newspaper added that the German
probably was a relative Of Prince Won
BCeloW, German ambassador at Rome.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
Ex-Governor, "a, Weds.

CHICAGO, May 31.-William II. Up
ham. former governor of Wisconsin.
has left his home in Marshfield, Wis.
for Beauford. Wis, where he is to
marry Miss Grace Mason on June 8.
He is seventy-four years old and his
hancee thirty mine.
The Washington times., 1915-05-31
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District of Columbia
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
Maryland-Fair tonight and Tuesday;
gentle to moderate north and northeast
winds.
\irginia-Partly cloudy tonight and
tuesday; gentle to moderate northeast
winds