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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
MEXICANS WOULD
RETAKE. old Land
SECTION OF TEXAS IN DANGER
FROM IGNORANT AND IRE
sPoNsIBLE PEOPLE.

Brownsville, Texas. - Practically
every American citizen in three south
ernmost cousties of Texas, Cameron,
Hidalgo and Starr, is resting under
arms in fear that the Overwhelming
population of this section may. break
out in a racial fight.
The Mexican disturbances spread
rapidly westward until rumors of
troubles developed at Laredo, 200
miles up the border from here. The
disturbance came out definitely in its
true colors, an attempt to turn part OF
Texas back to, Mexican, control, a
wild scheme, backed partly by ignor
ant classes of Mexicans, helped by es
capped convicts and fugitiyes from jus
tice on. the American side. assisted by
a fairly large influx of irresponsible
Mexjcans from the other side, includ
ing some Mexican soldiers =.
Rangers in HidaAgo County, pursuing
some of the gang which killed ;ar
American trooper pear Mercedes
captured a flag bearing the words il
Spanish: ...-,.'s
Army of liberation for Mexican!
in Texas. 49,. --'
They took; horse, some literature
urging Mexicans to revolt and som'
kilograms, one dated Monterey.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Discovery of an important change
in the general primary law vitally al
fecting the Democratic state primary
of next year. has set political circles
agog. In amending the act, at the
session of 1914. the Legislature
omitted the section providing for the
call OF a state primary by the central
committee OF the dominant party. AS
a result with every mandatory pro-
vision respecting the primary elimi-
mated, the Democratic State Central
Committee has complete power as 10
when it shall meet 10 call the primary,
and when the primary shall be held.
A compilation OF the primary cleo
tion law, as amended to date, issued
by Secretary OF State Milsaps. few
days ago. revealed the omission. The
story spread rapidly in political cir
cles, and lawyers and politicians be-
gan to look up the question. Investi-
cation verified the Milsaps complla-
ton. The mandatory provisions Of
Section 3 had been eliminated by
amendment,
The effect OF the change is the
greater because of the Constitutional
Convention in contemplation. AS the
law now stands. the Democratic State
Central Committee need rot issue the
call for the state primary until No
vember, December, or most any other
time. 1t may fix the date of the pri-
mary anywhere up to a short time
prior to the third Tuesday in April,
which is the general election date.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
German Catholics Endorse Meeting.

German Catholics Endorse Meeting.
St Paul Resolution endorsing
the peace, conference to.be held in
Chicago September and 6. and rec.
'ommending that the. state and local
organizations afiiliated' with the cen.
trail verein send delegates to the meet.
ing to protest against the continued
shipments of munitions of war to Ell
rope were adopted by the National
Federation of German.American Cath
olic, Societies in annual convention
here. :
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
IGNORES officials RESIGNATION.

Nashville, Tenn.-Circuit Judge
Thomas e. Matthews suspended J. d.
Alexander, city commissioner OF fire
building inspection, under custer pro-
ceedings recently filed. Commissioner
Alexander resigned and will seek vim
dication in the coming primary Judge
Matthews held that the resignation did
not terminate the custer proceedings.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
printino Graft Wants Peace.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Resolutions urg-
ing the warning nations OF Europe to
conclude an honorable and lasting
peace and praising the course of
President Wilson in handling foreign
complications were adopted at the
sixty-frst annual convention Of the In
ternational Typographical Union.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Prairie Fire In Texas.

San Angelo. Tex.-Twenty-fiye sec.
tions, comprising $4,000 acres of graz
ing land, were burned in Crockett
County as the result of prairie fire.
Ozona, one of the largest towns in the
county, was saved from destruction
cnly by a change in the direction OF
the wind.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The continued dry weather which
has prevailed at Ponchatoula all OF
the spring and summer has almost
completely killed the strawberry
plants which were expected to furnish
the crop for 1916 and only those truck
growers who were fortunate enough
to have their farms provided with
flow wells have berries TO ship next
season unless rain falls within the
next few days. Not only the berry
crop has suffered but the corn, potato
and watermelon crops have been cut
off at least fifty per cent
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
prnhi Law Hits Churches.

Douglas, Ariz. - Churches which
use wines for sacramental purposes
will not receive renewed supplies un-
til suit is brought TO test the state
prohibition law on the point, accord
ing to Eugene St. Ives, railroad at.
tOrney.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Rice harvesting has started in Yer
million parish; several planters start
ed with siclSles. 1t is conceded that
the reports of bumper rice crop do
not apply to this section. The north
winds and dry weather during July
caused many numbers of rice heads to
blast or grow straight, thus materially
reducing the yield, which will average
about six bags to the acre.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
To Put Federal Prisoners to Work.

Washington. - Attorney General
Gregory practically has decided that
the 5000, prisoners in the three fede-
raj prisons shall be put to work max.
ing articles which can be bought by
government departments, including.
the army and navy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
United States Rejects Views.

Washington.-The United States
dispatched to Vienna note reject.
ing the Austro-Hungarian views that
the great scale on which war muni-
tions are being exported from Ameri-
ca to. enemies of the Germanic allies
lis not in consonance with the definI.
ton of neutrality"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Ch,cauo to Furnish Jobs.

Chicago.-Chicago is to have mu-
nicipal woodward, where unemployed
men will be given work at 81 a day
during the winter months. The pro-
ject will prevent the annual influx of
men who refuse to work and depend
On the municipal lodging houses to
shelter them.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Forty infants and scores of other
children were endangered in New Or
leans when a bolt of lightning. strik-
ing an electric wire, twined about "a
gas pipe caused an explosion and fire
in the Milliken Memorial Annex-the
children's Departmental the Charity
Hospital. Quick action by Miss Alice
Bruen. a nurse, prevented the flames
spreading and made possible an order
ly exit of the children from the
building.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Alaska Land Reanened.

Washington.-Nearly half Of the
land in the Chugach national forest.
Alaska, through which the govern
ment' railroad is to run, IS restored to
the public domain by proclamation of
President Wilson. The boundaries of
the forest. contain approximately s.
$4,000 acres.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
would | oan Jmmiorants Money

Los Angeles.-A plan to aid aliens
who are expected to come to the Unit
ed States in larger numbers than ever
after the European war, by a federal
law authorizing loans for the purchase
and development of land, was outlined
by William B. Wilson, United States
secretary Of labor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
All Alabama Schools Must Report.

Montgomery, AlaL-All private. de-
nominational and parochia, schools
must report regularly to the state Edu'
cational Department, according to n
bill which passed the Alabama house.
The bill has been passed by the Sen
ate, and now goes to the governor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
,nvents Protector From Gas.

Paris.-Hiram Maxim is credited by
the London correspondent Of the Petit
Parisien with having invented a SIM
pie and inexpensive contrivance to pro-
tect soldiers from the effects of dead
Iy gases. This, device is designed to
cause the gases to rise, pas over the
heads of the men against whom they
are directed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
New Cattle Disease Appears.

Lansing, Mich.-Puzzled by a dis
ease which is killing cattle in Sagi-
nav County. members Of the State
Live Stock Sanitary Commission were
confronted with another problem when
report was received at Standish,
Arenac County, that cattle there were
being stricken blind.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Earth. Shocks Felt in Austria.

Amsterdam, Cvia London.l.-,A dis
patch to the Frankburter zeitung from
Laibach, Austria, under date. of Au-
gust II, says that extraordinarily Sc
yere earth shocks were registered at
frequent intervals.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Women to Get Same Pay.

= Chicago.-Suffragists were jubilant
over the action of the State Board OF
Administration, which decreed that
women employed in state institutions
shall receive the same pay as men
where they do the same work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Officers Seize Opium.

San Francisco.-Opium valued at
over $4,000 is in the possession Of
the State Board of Pharmacy as the
result of a raid in Chinatown by off,
GERS of the board. It is said to be
the largest single seizure since impor-
tation of smoking opium was prohi.
hited.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The new Vinton Lodge of Masons
was formally installed by John W.
Armstrong, of Welsh, senior grand
warden of the state lodge. assisted by
E. F. Gayle, of Lake Charles, district
deputy grand master. The lodge
starts off with a charter membership
of thirty, and the following officers:
S. ]. Welch, worshipful master; S. j..
Fairchild, senior warden; A. H. Fore
man, junior warden; Henry Moore.
secretary.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
eeoin brewery Cases in Texas.

Houston, Tex.-At Austin taking of
testimony began in the case of the
State of Texas against the seven
brewing concerns of Texas for alleged
violation of the state antitrust act, il
legal contributions Of corporate funds
to political campaign funds. the state
asking penalties of forfeiture of char
ter and custer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
ASH Credit Of So, SOC, 100000

.London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Amsterdam says that Berlin tele-
gram states that in a bill voted by
the federal council for supplement.
tary imperial budget for 1915 a new
credit of S2,50O, 10000 was asked.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Gen. Scott Visits Villa,

Ell Paso.-Major General Scott chief
of staff of the United States army, has
arrived. He saw committee Of min
ing men, and made visit to General
Francisco villa at Juarez.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Famine Renorted in Haiti.

Washington. - Famine has follow
ed in the wake of the Haitien revolu-
tion and the American Red. Cross
needed an appeal for. aid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Mexican Children starve

Mexico City.-The death by starva-
ton Of eight children was reported by
the police. The general hospital also
reported deaths by starvation, but the
number was not made public.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Italian Reservists Seek Transportation
Pittsburgh.-Eour thousand Italian
reservists from the Pittsburgh dis
trict have applied to the Italian vice
consulate for transportation to Italy
to ioin their regiments.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Cotton CAUSING Britain Concern.

London.-Cotton is the subject OF
editorials in all the papers. Some of
them urge the government to declare
the staple contraband, while others
address the United States and asks
its sympathy with the British view-
point. - :,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

London.-The British transport Roy
al Edward was torpedoed by the Ger.
mans and about thousand soldiers
lost their lives.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

storm Causes Fire In Oil Field.
Tulsa, Okla.-A severe electrical
storm caused loss Of more than $780,
ono in.the oil fields near Tulsa.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Ottawa, Ont.-Canadian casualties
I'D to date number 10,6S0. made up of
1,s77 dead, 6.73S wounded and 2,065
missing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The race for sheriff In Tangipahoa
parish at the next election gives every
promise of equaling the race for gov
ernor in Mississippi, in point Of in
terest at least. Already six candidates
are in the field as follows: The In
cumbent, Sheriff Ballard, VIM. M. AL
ford, I. w. OFT, Reginald Mullins,
Lemuel Bowden, Dave Storey.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

In a speech delivered at Bryceland.
Lieutenant Governor Thos- c. Barret
declared that he favors writing into
the new state constitution, when the
convention meets in New Orleans next
month, a provision that no state Off
Ger may become a candidate for gov
ernor while holding a commission
from the people. and that in order to
become a candidate he must resign
the Office he holds.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The revival meeting under the big
tent of the Methodist Church at
Homer, continues to increase In inter-
est and large crowds are attending the
services. Rev. H. R. Singleton, OF
Scruggs Memorial Church. st. Louis.
is doing the preaching. AS a result
of the meeting there have been thir.
ty-one accessions to the Methodist
Church alone, beside those who may
affiliate with other denominations.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Leaping into the Broad Street Canal
in full uniform, Hugh Farrell. New
Orleans fire department driver res
cued Mrytle Quillan. eleven years old,
who had accidentally fallen into the
water
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21
Count Okuma to Remain.

Tokyo-Premier Count Okuma has
virtually decided, at the special re-
quest of the emperor, to remain in
Office.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The postmaster general announced
the appointment Of Francis Fernandez
as postmaster at City Price, Placque-
mine parish. and of James Ivy Barron
as postmaster at Holloway, Rapides
parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

A beneficial rain fell at Franklinton.
continuing for about three hours. The
rain was general in this ct:on. and
breaks a drought, with exception of
some scattered showers, that has pre-
vailed since July 5.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Having heard nothing further from
C.. c. burden. who recently disap-
peared from Kentwood, where he was
editing the New Era, it is said that the
plant will be sold at auction to salts
fy creditors. 1t is not believed that
another paper will be established
there.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Edward Everett, of Farmerville,
former secretary Of state, filling the
unexpired portion of the last term Of
John T. Michel during the Sanders ad-
ministration, has announced his can
didacy for the Office of secretary of
state.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The census Of school children IN
Ouachita parish shows a decrease CT
TIT under the census taken four
years ago. The total this year is T.,
4S4, more than half being negroes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

While riding a bicycle along St.
Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Alfred
Conway, a 15-year-old boy. was crushed
to death against the curbing and
a telephone pole when a motor truck
became uncomfortable
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The Eagles OF Baton Rouge pre-
sented their Fairgrounds to the city
with formal ceremonies. Mayor
Grouchy accepted the Fairgrounds on
behalf of the city. Music and dane
ing were features of the program. Lit
tie Beverly Favrot, daughter OF J. st.
Clair Favrot, secretary Of the State
Board of Equalization, responded on
behalf of the city's kiddies.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Farmers still are crying for rsin In
the vicinity of Amite City, despite the
visitation of showers during the past
few days
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Iberia's rice crop will be in the
neighborhood of 100000 sacks and the
total Teche crop about 100000 sacks.
Opening prices are considered good.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The first big shipment OF rice to De
received in New Orleans was nearly
a week later than last year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

Politics already are beginning to
grow warm in West Baton Rouge,
where two candidates are in the field
for sheriff and two others are ready
to toss their hats into the ring, accord
ing to report Octave Levert and Al
fred OWN, clerk OF court, have an
nounced. V. NJ. Lefevre, deputy shey-
IN. and Louis Kirkland are the others
mentioned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

A big festival for the benefit OF AS
cension Council. No. 1887, knights ON
Columbus, will be given at Donaldson'
Vile Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
sen,ember 4, 5 and 6. The entertain
ment will be under the management or
roemhers of the council. who will be
assisted by the women of the Catho-
lie congregation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The police jury has decided
to purchase sufficient gravel to
complete the gravel road on Bayou
Lafourche in this parish. 1t is ex-
pected that in the near fuure the par
ish of Lafourche viii join its gravel
road with this parish, after which
there will be hard surface road from
Thibodaux to Baton Rouge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

The East Baton Rouge police jury
and the Baton Rouge city commits
sion council each appropriated $500
for the Baton Rouge free fair. The
fair will be held this year in October.
It is unique in that it is one OF the
few fairs in the Southern states where
stall rent, entries, etc, are free.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

H. w. Pullium. foreman in the local
railroad yards was seriously stabbed
by Louis Pickering, car repairer,
who had been discharged by him.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

II the plans Of capitalists material
ize. another box factory will be in ope-
ration in Amite City within a short
time.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

australian artillerymen have wan
ny destroyed" the historic castle of
..zzana, where the poet, Dante, passed
n exile.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

american farmers are harvesting
1e Greatest wheat crop ever grown
. any one country. It may reach
1.eoo, 10000 bushels.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-21

blast or grow straight, thus materially
reducing the yield, which will average
about six bags to the acre.
The race for sheriff In Tangipahoa
parish at the next election gives every
promise of equaling the race for gov
ernor in Mississippi, in point of in
terest at least Already six candidates
are in the field as follows: The in
cumbent, Sheriff Ballard, VIM. NJ AL
ford, l. w. OFT, Reginald Mullins,
Lemuel Bowden, Dave Storey.
Having heard nothing further from
c. c. burden. who recently disap
peared from Kentwood, where he was
editing the New Era, it is said that the |
plant will be sold at auction to satis-
fy creditors 1t is not believed that |
another paper will be established |
there.
Edward Everett, of Farmerville, |
former secretary of state, filling the |
unexpired portion of the last term of !
John T. Michel during the Sanders ad- !,
ministration, has announced his can
didacy for the Office of secretary of
state.
While riding a bicycle along St
Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Alfred
Conway, a 15-yearold boy, was crushed
to death against the curbing and
q telephone pole when a motor truck
became uncomfortable.
A beneficial rain fell at Franklinton,
continuing for about three hours. The
rain was general in this -ct.on, and
breaks a drought, with exception of
some scattered showers, that has pre-
vailed since July 5.
Leaping into the Broad Street Canal
| in full uniform, Hugh Farrell, New
Orleans fire department driver, res
! cued Mrytle Quillan. eleven years old,
who had accidentally fallen into the
water.
The postmaster general announced
the appointment Of Francis Fernandez
as postmaster at City Price, Placque-
mine parish, and of James Ivy Barron
as postmaster at Holloway, Rapides
parish.
The census of school children IN
Ouachita parish shows decrease CT
TT under the census taken four
years ago. The total this year is T.
4S4, more than half being negroes.
H. w. Pullium, foreman in the local
railroad yards was seriously stabbed
by Louis Pickering, a car repairer,
who had been discharged by him.
II the plans of capitalists material
ize. another box factory will be in ope-
! ration in Amite City within a short
time.
The police jury has decided
to purchase sufficient gravel to
I complete the gravel road on Bayou
t Lafourche in this parish. 1t is ex-
s pected that in the near fuure the par
D ish of Lafourche will join its gravel
road with this parish, after which
there will be hard surface road from
Thibodaux to Baton Rouge.
Iberia's rice crop will be in the
o neighborhood of 100000 sacks and the
total Teche crop about 100000 sacks.
Opening prices are considered good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-06
PENSIONS TO KANSANS
u. 8. Senate Allows Higher Payments
to Eight Civil War Veterans.

I; Washington. Feb. 6.-The senate
has passed bills granting increased
pension allowances to eight Kansas
Civil war veterans and widows. The
benefciaries are Edwin Rudrauff. $50
per month; Hugh K. Godding, $40;
Peter Smith, $24: Noah E. Curtis, SIP;
William L. Rouner, $50: Joseph L.
Williams, $50; Maria H. Redfield, $24;
Sarah J. Crackel, $12. Mr.. Rudrauff
is Totally disabled for the perform
ance of manual labor.
The senate has confirmed the APP
pointnient of two Kansas postmasters
Of the presidential class-Henry Block
at Syracuse and G. S. Hoss, jr., at
Cherryvale.
Fourth class Kansas postmaster APP
pointments: Vera English, Palco;
George n Er1sard. Perth; Cecil CAL
vert, Quinter. The last named office
was formerly first class, but recently
relegated to the, fourth class on ac-
count of a reduction of its postal re-
ceipts.
The Cawker City. Kan, postoffice
will on February Is be removed to a
new site on Wisconsin street, be-
tween Seventh and Pennsylvania ave-
~ tAS0s