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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
M'Adoo Enters Denial.

Washington. - Secretary McAdoo
gave out a copy Of letter to Senator
Fletcher emphatically denying init.
nations that he had entered into ne
gotiations for the purchase of mer-
chant steamer of belligerent nations
for operations under the proposed ship
purchase bill The letter replies to a
resolution introduced several days ago
by Senator Burton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Gen. Gonzales to Monterev

Brownsville.-Gen. Pablo Gonzales.
with 5000 Carranza troops, passed
through Victoria, Mexico, en- route to
Monterey to renew the attack upon
the Villa forces there, according to a
message from Victoria received in
Matamoros, the Mexican town oppo.
site here. Carranza forces recently
were repulsed at Monterey after near
ly two weeks fighting.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Catch Copper SmuooIer,

Copenhagen.-A large shipment OF
copper packed in casks which were
labelled sugar" and put aboard the
steamship Carmen, was seized. The
copper was consigned to a German
firm. The shipper and the captain Of
the vessel were arrested.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Wheat Rises Sharply.

Chicago.-Renewal of European pur-
chasing, amounting to millions Of
bushels, ran up wheat prices. The
greatest strength was shown in the
last half of the day, May delivery
touching 1.59 3-4, and July 1.34 81,
making the maximum gain 1-2c. The
close was strong at nearly the top
figures reached.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Carry Out Neutrality.

The Hague.-The Netherlands has
maintained the strictest neutrality by
presenting notes of protest at the
same moment to Germany and Great
Britain regarding the acts of these
governments in respectively declaring
a war zone of the waters around the
British Isles and in using neutral
flags.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
British Lose a Steamer.

London.-A dispatch to Lloyds from
Fecamp, France, says the British
steamer Dulwich, Captain Dudley,
bound from Hull for R6uen, was
blown up rs miles off Cape Antifer by
two successive explosions. The crew
escaped.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
'irst .ounterfeit Reserve Note Out

Wa Iington.-The first counterfe
OF federal reserve note has mada
its appearance. 1t is a s. note of the
Dallas federal seserve bank printed
from poorly executed etched plates,
the secret service system, on two
pieces of paper with silk threads be-
tween.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Mail Will BE Hastened

St Louis.-Late afternoon mail from
New York to St Louis and from st.
Louis to the West and Southwest will
be delivered "a hours earlier in many
cases than in the past, through
changes in the schedules of Vandalia
and Missouri Pacific mail trains.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Women Police Bill Rev;v.d

Jefferson City.-The bill to author.
lie cities Of 5000 or more population
to place women on the police force,
which was reported adversely by the
Municipal Corporations Committee of
the house a week ago, was placed on
the calendar by a majority vote of the
house.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Wav Clear For SUFFRAGE.

Albany.-Every legal step necessary
to putting a suffrage amendment be-
fore New York voters this fall now has
been taken. The last act, the signing
OF the resolution to permit balloting,
vas performed by the secretary OF
state.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Peru TO Buy u. 6. Wheat.

Lima. Peru.-The government has
decided to import wheat from the
United States and sell 1t here at cost
to reduce the price of bread. In an
effort to meet the present financial
crisis the finance minister is seeking
to arrange a loan of S1,150,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Jubilee Plans Checked.

Washington.-Plans for the Vicks.
burg Peace Jubilee received an unex.
pected check when the provision for
s150,0O0 aid from the Federal govern.
ment was reported adversely.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Relief Shin Safe.

New York-Safe conduct for all re-
lief ships bearing the flag of the Com.
mission for Relief in Belgium has been
promised by England. France and
Germany. according to Lindon w.
Bates, vice chairman of the commits.
sion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Power Company Ousted.

Salt Lake City.-Judge Marshall of
the United States district court de-
creed holding that the Utah Power
and Light Company and the Beaver
River Power Company are illegally oc-
cupying government land and enjoin-
ing such further occupancy. The prop.
erty involved is said to be worth
about 100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Wilson Commended.

Lansing. - Michigan Democrats
nominated by acclamation ticket for
the spring election and endorsed in
most emphatic terms. the administra.
tion OF President Wilson,, at their
state Convention.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Emergency Cash Back In Treasury

Emergency Cash Back In Treasury.
Washington.-Only s3S,096,35S of
emergency currency, or fraction less
than ten per cent of the total amount
issued since the outbreak of the Euro
pean war. is still outstanding, accord
ing to statement by Assistant Secre,
tary Malburn of the treasury.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Prohibition Bill Passes.

Montpelier, Vt-The house passed
a referendum bill looking to the pro-
hibition of the sale of intoxicating IL.
quor in the state in 1915.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

London.-The London Times has
achieved what is said to be a record
in the field OF raising money for a
popular cause. Its fund for sick and
wounded has passed $5,000,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
No Flour in Mexico City.

no FTour III MeXIco CITY.
Observation-Disclosures is no -four in
Mexico City, State Department ad-
vices say, and bread is being made
from cornmeal. Carranza forces there
disclaimed any intention of evacuat-
ing the city.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Gives Votes TO Women

Indianapolis-A limited woman
suffrage measure, similar to that i'm
force in Illinois. passed the State
Senate as a Democratic party meas
urP
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Iowa Goes nQrx -

Des Moines.-The bill making Iowa
a prohibition state after January 1,
1916, already passed by the Senate,
passed the house.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Earthuuake In Anuila

Rome.-Another earthquake in the
Province of Aquila damaged many
houses. rendering a number Of them
dangerous for habitation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Pass Bill Aimed to Forbid Child l ,bor

Pass Bill Aimed to Forbid Child Labor.
Washington.-The Palmer bill to
bar products Of child labor from In.
terstate commerce was passed by the
house by a vote Of 232 to A, after a
lively debate and the issuance of a
writ Of arrest for absentees to SUD-
press filibuster. The bill now goes
to the Senate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
Texas Bank Robbed.

San Antonio.-Three unmasked men
robbed the Merchants and Mechanics
Bank OF about $1,lOO and escaped in a
stolen automobile.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Company &c" or the Louisiana
State National Guard, has selected
plans for a proposed new csncry at
Bogalusa, which will be constructed
as soon as the plans and specifications
are completed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
k[k's NEWS
] BRIEFLY TOLD
<mNcs OF THE SEVEN
sssr DAYS ARE BRIEFLY
TOLD HERE.
= AROUND THE PLANET
L..hee From Our Own and For
4. Countries Are Here Given
n short Meter for
Busy Readers.

~ has apologized to Greece
~ arrest of the Greek naval at
. 4 Constantinople, according to
|untch from Athens. and danger
baween the two countries has
knnpved.
7eer wagon" would be put out
hoss II congress enacted a bill
leed by Representative Rior-
r proposes an amendment to
|krnal revenue laws that would
trewers to pipe beer to retail
r1kments.
sstement OF Henry Ford be-
y Industrial commits - that he
Hnform Sing Sing convicts is
mted Several have been told
4 : Eord, who was provided with
usords.
4 uhargo by the United States
nportation of arms to bellig-
ndons would be a completely
M act, President Wilson told a
~ who presented a petition
1D0o signatures.
~ P. Taft, second son of
II PTssdent Taft, led the fresh
~ q Yale during the first half
6ynr. His father was second in
~ of 1878.
= Ddg1r Gates, s years old, was
4 Aurora, ILL.,, when his H.
y bgothsr Vernon accidentally
- = flfle. The bullet pierced
\ MI
goRy that one Of the prisoners
~ Qnd.) county Jail is sui.
Nm smallpox caused the
1nlAorities to quarantine that
y mere are 14esprisoners in
oris were forced to flee in
~ apparel when fire prac-
astroyed the girls dormitor-
= Southern Training school at
=, Tenn.
lanes, the celebrated bandit
1n ego. is dead at Excelsior
= No.
4dral grand jury began an
set Investigation of the New
~ Haven & Hartford rail-
Mlirs. Charles s. Mellen,
resident OF the road, was the
neas called.
earter H. Harrison has taken.
nusoand's place on the plat
Nlll endeavor to fill several
axang engagements the clos
q the primary campaign in
ecnuckman, II years old,
2 eeath at q dance in Os-
nan. Louisville, KY, drop
" heart disease in the
dance with hundreds of
g The floor.
"a announced in La Hore,
: Prof. Albe has invented
use Of which enables
deaf to perceive sounds
sech and music by means
sleinbauer, who shot and
uvoreed wife at Milwaukee,
Tears eve when he found
= yea another was declared
- sent to an asylum.
~,.s wilson has signed the
o,ns for three years the
mich the municipal free
~ 's the Mississippi may be
@ c Coast Steamship Co.'s
aner Delhi. reported to
.ost 10 Summer Strait after
1nok.s mas peen picked up
= Aetchikan, Alaska.
~ .nsnto. a laborer, entered
~ Am. Lee. assistant gen.
eS..sse ssent Of the Northern Pa.
~ q Seattle. Wash. shot
= ~
~ eries saaries Dryden and wound,
s1On' another clerk.
Z railroads ouerat,nv wac,
- river presented argu.
, sa.eh Commissioner W. M,
nfch ls. ihss VIII
New York, pbi,ads,rn,,
=. .ueapolis, Milwaukee
Dallas and kansas City
ss. Ave markets. where gyps,
- =. ..e girls. the latter stolen
- sums ranging from s2Ot
ID q the statement mad,
Fitch. special investi
apartment Of justice.
- We Medicine Iaka cta+,
aasine Lake Mont. tw,
s,s. = s forced the cashier I,
'so0 In currency an,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

District Judge T. F. Bell decided
that the term of w. l.. Young. state
bank examiner, expired in December.
1914, but that Gov. Hall is without le-
gal authority to fill a vacancy except
In the case OF death, resignation or re-
moval, during legislative recess.
Young holds over, therefore under
this decision, if Judge Bell is sustain
ed by the Supreme Court, until his
successor is properly appointed and
qualified.
The opinion of Judge Bell was ren.
dered in the custer suit brought by the
district attorney and attorney general
on instructions from Gov. Hall. r. y.
Sims, with whom the governor sought
to displace Young, was also repre-
sented by counsel in the suit.
Judge Bell exhaustively reviewed
The authorities in passing on the case.
He stated that he was aware that his
Judgment as to the inability of the
governor to appoint during legislative
recess would upset executive usage In
this state, but he nevertheless felt that
the organic law plainly denied this
right to the governor. His decision
on this point was based on constitu-
tional provisions of 1852, and 1879,
and the interpretations of these pro-
visions by the Supreme Court. The
court found it strange in view of the
custom which has long existed in the
governors office of appointing during
recesses of the Senate successors to
public officers whose terms have ex.
pired, the constitution makers of 1898
and 1913 did not change the organic
law In this respect.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
STATE PARAGRAPHS.

1t is understood in financial circles
at Opelousas that the Union Irrigation
Plant which was sold will be taken
over by certain interests and will be
prepared to furnish water for irriga.
tion purposes. 1t is currently report.
ed that an application has already
been made to the war department for
permission to lock Bayou Courtableau
below the mouth Of Bayou Carron.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

London.-From the eastern front
there is no news except an unofficial
dispatch from Petrograd, which says
the Germans have suffered defeat at
Ossowetz and have been compelled to
fall back towards the frontier. Should
this prove to be correct the German
plans would be entirely upset, as de-
feat at this point would endanger the
whole Of their line northward along
the East Prussian frontier.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Citizens OF Vaudeville and Abita
Springs have petitioned the Louisiana
Railroad Commission to reinstate the
"Short Line" trains of the New Or.
leans Great Northern Railroad, which
ran between G.idell. Covington and
Folsom.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

AS the result Of an inspection re-
Gently Of the Stonewall High School
by Miss Myrtelle Billings, domestic
science inspector of the state, most
pleasing report was received by the
faculty of the institution. Miss Min
ME Timer of Shreveport, is the in
structor in the local domestic science
department, and she has made great
progress with her work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27
j. S. STEAMER
SUNK BY MINE
AMERICAN COTTON VESSEL
WENT DOWN OFF GERMAN
COAST.
CREW OF EVELYN IS SAVED
Report From Bremen About Sinking
of First American Vessels Says Ma
tionaIity Of Mine Not Established.
CREW OF EVELYN IS SAVED

Bremen.-The Evelyn is the first U.
S. vessel to meet with disaster as a re-
suit of the sea warfare of the Euro
pean nations. She did not sink with
in the war zone included in the Ger
man admiralty's decree. Borkum Is.
land lies directly off the German
coast, at the mouth of Ems River, and
is German territory.
Maritime records give the compile
ment of tn Everlyn at q men, so
that it is probable that all on board
the vessel were rescued.
The Evelyn was single crew steel
steamship and was commanded by
Captain Smith. She belonged to. A. H.
Hull & Co, of New York, and was
chartered by the Harriss-Irby Cotton
Co., to take a cargo of cotton to Bre.
men. She was 252 feet long, and l..
1856 tons net. She was built in South
ampton, England, in 1883. Her home
port was Philadelphia.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

An agreeable surprise was accord.
ed Breaux Bridge in the advent of
new bi-weekly, The Louisiana Ad-
vance" edited by Z. L. Simmons, witp
a four-page issued OF "All Home
Print" devoted to eulogistic praise Of
Louisiana and Breaux Bridge
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

A special meeting OF the police Jury
Of Donaldsohyille was held to con-
slider proposition submitted by ]. X.
Newman Of New Orleans, to lend AS
cension Parish $4,000 for the purpose
Of building dipping watts in every ward
IT the parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Agitation for an investigation of the
courts, particularly the Supreme
Court and the Civil District Court of
New Orleans, was brought to a head
when State Senator George Wesley
Smith introduced in the State Probe
Commission a resolution calling for
such an inquiry. After brief discus
sion, the resolution was adopted with
out dissenting vote.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

The Standard OIL Company OF
Louisiana contemplates extensive i'm
provement, having secured additional
land at the junction of Breaux Bridge.
Baton Rouge and Port Barre branches
of the Southern Pacific. The location
puts them in touch with 50 miles on
Baton Rouge line and Al miles on Port
Barre branch, besides the local trade,
which from now on they will compete
for.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

The Smith Well Company Of Alex
andria has been drilling a deep well
for the town Of Bunkie, and struck
water with a pressure OF forty feet
to the square inch at a depth of $40
feet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Arrangements were made with DR..
Gordon Morgan, president of Mer-
chants and Farmers Bank of Melville,
La, to liquidate the affairs of the Port
Barre State Bank, paying depositors
in full. 1t was generally known for
several days that the bank was con-
templating closing, but the confidence
Mr. LaSalle, the cashier, inspired, pre-
vented a rush.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Supt. w. s. Lafargue and H. ]. Da-
vid, government farm demonstrators,
visited the Paul Scott school Of Thibo-
daux and gave interesting talks on
education and the benefits to be de-
rived from the pig, corn and tomato
clubs. 1t is the intention of the speak
ers to visit other schools and get the
parents, teachers and pupils to co-ope-
rate in the work of forming clubs.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

When H. B. Parer of Monroe start.
ed to his work as car inspector on the
Iron Mountain Railway he discovered
a small bundle on his doorstep and
thinking it was clothing, called his
wife's attention to it. The package
contained a baby girl, only a few
hours old. The child's mother is un.
known.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

A meeting of the board OF commits
sioners of the New River Drainage
District was held at Gonzales, the
domicilo of the organization, for the
purpose OF receiving bids for digging
a drainage canal approximately twen-
ty-seven miles long and with width
of IS feet, requiring the excavation of
about 2.O00, 900 cubic yards of earth.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Prof. Thos. H. Harris, State Su-
perintendent of public schools, and
Prof. c. S. Trudeau, rural state in
spector for this state, spoke to a rep
resentative gathering of citizens at
the court house at Franklinton advo-
eating the levying of special school
tax all over the parish for the main
tenance of the public schools of the
parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

Frank M. Miller, United States Mar.
shal for the Eastern District of Lou.
isiana, announced that he had appoint.
ed William Griffin of Westego, La, to
the position of deputy marshal in his
Office. The appointee succeeds Thorn
as l. Galbreath, a negro, and is ex-
pected to assume his duties before the
end of the current month.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

The three weeks old infant of Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Short of Monroe
was smothered to death as the baby
lay in bed beside its mother at the
Johnson House. Coroner c. P. Gray
gave a certificate of death. The par.
ents are from Mississippi.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

The trucking season is now in full
swing and the packing houses at La
Place are doing rushing business
Large quantities of cabbages, sweet
potatoes, turnips, spinach, shallots,
ETC., are being shipped daily to North.
ern and Eastern markets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

A delegation from Lafayette parish
spent two days at the capital viewing
the model road which runs from Ba-
ton Rouge to Hope Villa. The party
was headed by H. Billeaud, president
of the Lafayette Parish Police Jury
and was composed of P. H. Landry
Of Lafayette; DR.. c. r. de LaureaI,
Broussard and M. Billiard. Jr, OF
Broussard.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

1ory that one Of the prisoners
~ Qnd.) county Jail is sui.
nm smallpox caused the
1nlAorities to quarantine that
- there are 14eprisoners in
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

At least seven men lost their lives
In the Prospect colliery of the Lehigh
Valley Coal company, at Wilkes
Barre, Pa, it is admitted.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-02-27

sos Medicine Lake State
,sSss aasine Lake Mont, two
ms - forced the cashier to
1900 in currency and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-02

responds that the Ax-fresident takes the posi-
ton that it IS Notorious that he has the habit Of
making indiscreet speeches and that It therefore
was my duty to find out IL he intended 70 30 70
Plattsbmg, and II 50 to h4ad him off and sAye
him from himself"
There Is no answer to that kind Of retort. It
ought not to be necessary for tho Secretary Of
War to act a. guardian to former President Of
the United States. Col. Roosevelt knows as we'll
as anybody else that his speech and statement ct
Plattsburg we're grossly improper. ENTIRELY re-
CARELESS Of his coarse attacks upon the President
he had no right at such place and on such m oc-
casion to denOunce the foreign policies OF the
Government If Germany cared to make dipdo-
matte protest aeainst war-inviting speech made
under the auspices of the United States army,
the United States Government would be morally
obliged to tender "a apology.
But aside from this, If these military encamp-
ments are to b turned into cheap political DEM
constructions, the experiment might as well BE-
abandoned first as last. They will complstely
fail Of their purpose, and instead Of strengthen
ing the national defense they will help defeat
that aim by the political and racial strife that
they engender. Herman Ridder is quite right
when he says that "were to counsel Americans
to stand by the President only SO long q his
action met with their personal approval, should
be charged with ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS State
Journal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-02
Diseases Are Spread
ByCommon Wash Ra6

The United States Public Health
Service and the various state and 10
cal boards Of health have taken ade-
quate measures for the abolition Of
that distributor Of disease germs, the
common towel Now comes the news
that the common washrag is even q
greater menace to health. The hotels
and public hostelries have recognized
this for some time, and have supplied
their guests with sterilized wash
cloths in individual sealed packets.
The damp sour" smelling washrag
still exists, however, in many private
bath rooms.
Imperfectly washed out after use,
frequently not wrung out at all, it Is
often hung over a rack or a radiator
near the open window, there to collect
dust and dirt. Frequently the same
washrag is used by the entire family,
thus affording an easy means Of trans
terrence OF mouth secretions from
person to person. In many house
Lolds each individual has his own
wash cloth and his individual towel,
but these hang SO close to one another
that there is ready interchange Of bac-
terra.
Each individual should have his own