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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
The franklin to Be Sold.

Norfolk, Va.-The old receiving ship
Franklin, which has been in the SER
vice of the United States for a cen
tury, has been condemned by a naval
board of survey and probably will be
sold for junk.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Child Injured BY Bomb.

Paris.-Two German aeroplanes
few over Swiss territory, between
Couffenay and Porrentry, and dropped
a bomb on the Crasdermont farm, in
turing a child.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
To Issue No Passports.

Sofia, Bulgaria.-The Bulgarian gov
ernment announced that no more
passports would be issued to persons
departing to foreign countries, owing
TO the present uncertain conditions
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
tn Repair = Submarines.

Honolulu, T. H.-The submarines
FL. F-2 and F-3. damaged when the
limited States steamer Supply crashed
into them, have been ordered towed
70 the Mare Island navy yard for re-
uairs
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Honor South Sea Heroes.

Washingtor.-A Confederate naval
monument to cost not more than $l5o:-
900 is proposed in the annual report of
the vicksburg National Military Park
Commission, just submitted to the Sec
retary OF war.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
pension List Decreases.

Washington. - Death decreased the
governments Civil war pension roll
nearly 10 per cent during the last fis-
cal year, according to Commissioners
Of Pensions Saltzgaber.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Stone Output $1,000, 900.

Washington. - Productions of stone
in the United States in 1914 reached
the value of s77,412,292, according to
the Geological Survey. Pennsylvania
produced more than 10 per cent.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Dismiss hatchet Case.

Muskogee-Mrs. w. B. Province,
charged with Staying her husband with
a batchet, was dismissed here after a
preliminary hearing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Arrives After 7 Years.

Houston. - Mrs. c. R. Bender has
lust received a postcard which was
mailed on February 8, 1908. Where
il has been in the intervening seven
wears cannot be learned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Steamer Is Not Sunk.

London. - The Breish tank steamer
San Zeferino, which was reported as
torpedoed and sunk by a submarine,
has been beached, according to Llnyds
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Champion Shot Killed.

London.-Lieut. A. N. V. II. ON.
mundsen, of Edinburgh, Scotland
champion shot of the British Empire,
Is reported killed in Flanders.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Increase Berlin Rations.

Berlin. - The increase in bread ra-
tions granted some time ago to the Ia
boring classes of Berlin has now been
extended to other portions of the civil
population.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
Names AntI-Eire Osy.

New York.-The Safety First Fede
ration of America has designated Sat
urday, October 9, the anniversary OF
the Chicago fire, as the National Fire
Prevention Day.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The fight for municipal ownership
of the Shreveport Waterworks Sys-
tenn reached its climax when the wa
terworks company formally declined
to accept the offer of the city Of $780,
900 for its plant and the city council
ordered an election for November TO
determine whether s1,200.000 OF
bonds, already authorized, shall be
issued and a municipal plant built
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02
STATE PARAGRAPHS.

Another oil charter has been filed at
the court house at Thibodeaux. 1t is
in a large measure identical with the
Gaidry Gas and Oil Co., that was re
Gently organized here. The name OF
the new company is The Stark Oil
Company, Incorporated, with a capital
stock Of $4,000. The stock has a pal
value of $40 a share.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The Tangipahoa parish police jury
awarded the scholarship to the Louisi'
ana Industrial Institute OF Lafayette.
La, to Miss Louise Falsdick of Pom
rhatoula
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The Texas Midland and the Fort
Worth & Rio Grande have put in the
Galveston rate on cotton to New Or
leans, and the rate applies in conjunc-
ton with the Texas & Pacific. The
rate is So 1-2 cents per 100 pounds,
iscluding compressing, and will have
the effect of bringing much North
Texas cotton to the port.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

s. A. Cummings, president OF the
National Coop and Box Company Of
Lake Charles, has gone to Chicago.
where he has been invited to appear
at a directors meeting Of the Wells
Fargo Express Company and demon
strate a patent collapsible strong-box
which the concern is prepared to man.
ufacture.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

j. Rush Wimberley, president, and
w. w. Poland, former cashier Of the
Jonesboro State Bank, at Jonesboro,
Jackson Parish, La, were placed un.
der arrest on indictments forwarded
by the Jackson Parish authorities.
Both men are charged with embezzle-
ment in three cases. and there is also
a larceny charge against Wimberley
and one against Poland in connection
with alleged improper entries in the
banks books.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

City Attorney II. G. Hungate receiv-
ed a communication from State Audi
tor Paul Capdevielle, chairman of the
board constituted by law to consider
petitions for recall elections. stating
that the board has decided it has no
legal authority to reopen the case In
volving the recall election for the city
of Hammond, petition, for which was
presented some time ago by the fac
ton opposing the local city admins
tration in it's controversy with the
Hammond Volunteer Fire Department.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

Extensive preparations are being
made by the local executive commit.
tee of the Livingston Parish Agricul-
tural and School Fair for bigger and
better fair than has yet been held.
The fair will begin at Walker, La, Oc-
tober z, and will run three Gays.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

fireman dangerously hurt when COW
on the Rock Island railroad track
wrecked a locomotive and five freight
cars near Quitman. The accident oc-
Cured near a switch and it is believ-
ed the force of the collision caused
the engine trucks to be derailed at
the frog.
All lumber mills In the Lake
Charles district are now running full
time, and the big shipyards Of the
Clooney Construction and Towing
Company. at Lockport. are in opera
ton.
A stink nuisance has arisen In Ba'
ton Rouge. Unlike New Orleans, II
is a municipal abattoir and not pri'
yately owned glue factory which is be
lieyed to send forth the Objectionable
odors.
Commissioner Kicks wired Her
mann Ridder of the New York Stats
Zeitung in response to an inquiry tna'
he did not think the proposed billion
dollar British loan would affect the
securities of New Orleans at all.
The second large shipment OF cat
tie, consisting Of eight carloads, left
Fordoche for Fort Worth markets.
The school board OF Point-a-la
Hache met and assigned all teachers
for the approaching school term t.
begin on October 4 for session o
eight months. The board will nego
tate a loan Of 1000 from the fisca
agent for the maintenance Of tn.
schools.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

With the formation of the Com
Company with an authorized capitali-
zation Of $4,000, divided into 5000
shares of the par value CT $40 each
and it's active participation in the in
dustrial insurance, accident insur-
ance, sick benefit and burial insur-
ance, New Orleans has added another
large financial corporation to its con-
stantly growing list. The formation
of such company at this time is in
measure a refutation of the assertion
that the city's financial condition is
poor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

A man named Arthur Smith
charged in the Bow street police
court, London. with begging was
found at the trial to have property
worth $4,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

/ tODer q, anu VIII run tnTee Gays.
The public schools Of Alexandria
opened with an increased attendance
over last year. The total enrolment
of the three city schools was 1,47o, as
follows: Bolton High School, 275;
Central Grammar School. 466; West
End Grammar School 729.
A conference of twenty parish SUI
perintendents was held by State Sup
erintendent of Education Harris to
devise plans for the establishment Of
schools for adult illiterates.
The Gulf Refining Company brought
in a $4,000 barrel gusher in the Caddo
oil field. This breaks all records for
the northwest Louisiana field.
With the largest enrolment In its
history, the Lockport High School be-
| gan the session Of 1856. At no time
in its history has the school had such
| a bright outlook for a successful term.
On account Of his failure to fulfil
his contract to take an inventory OF
the Monroe physical property and to
make recommendations for future i'm
provements the city council annulled
the contract with ]. Fl. Kirkpatrick.
the efficiency expert from Birming-
ham. Ala
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The first Of the United States navy,
neet Of dirigible balloons is com
pleted and will be ready for deliver,
within q few weeks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

Gottlieb Won Jagow, German foreign
hinister. has been promoted to the
INK of major in reserve Of the Third
bgiment of Hussars.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The private bank of ]. B. Fuller G.
Son, owned by ]. Bradley Fuller and
his daughters. Bessie and Margaret
with $13S,000 in deposits, has closed
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

Former President William H. Taft.
Fho has been making a spaking tour
4 the west for several weeks, settled
San Diego. Cal. for q short vaca-
bn. HI. intends to play golf.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

VDr. victorino de la Plaza, president
the AZ \ntine republic, ratified the
hrcel ! convention between the
nited jes and Argentina.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

orty-five yachts belonging to
thern people were destroyed by
& at Miami, Fla. The loss will be
bout 100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

The second large shipment OF cat
tie. consisting Of eight carloads, left
Fordoche for Fort Worth markets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

Michael McGraw, 30. and John
Grant, As years old, were drowned
near Tulsa, Ok, when a broken cul-
vert let the horses and wagons into
nine feet Of the Arkansas river.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-02

Isabella Wade of Chicago, who was
arrested in Milan, Italy, in June,
charged with being an accomplice of
a Bavarian officer, Martin Schehmam.
mer, previously accused of espionage,
has been released.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03

Clarence Woods fairly revels i'
headlines in the current issue Of his
Lake Region, in reprinting what the
State press has to say about the effort
to have him expelled from the State
Press Association.-Tampa Tribune
Clarence is all right; he won't be eX-
pelled-not while there is real de-
mand for Beau Brummel in the as
ISOLATION. Clarence may revel for y
time, but he'll never reveal with the
same classy headlines what the st.
Pete Times and the Orlando Repor-
ter-Star had to say along the same
lines. We like Clarence; he's good
man who went wrong one time-was
led astray by his enthusiasm and but
ted his mixed Italic- Roman editorial
head into another county's business
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
X. of p. Elect Officers.

St. Johns Lodge, No. 8, held its an
nual election of officers last night
The attendance was very large and
after the meeting an oyster supper
was enjoyed at James cafe at the eX-
pense of the three men elected repre-
sentatives to the Grand Lodge con-
vention at Key West in March. The
following are the new officers for the
ensuing term: A. c. Deem, C. c.; J.
f. Jeter, V. c.; F. A. Sands, P; F. Z.
Bailey, NJ. of W; F. D. Wattles, X. OF
r. & S.; w. S. Burdette, M. Of E.; N.
0. Rifles, NJ. of F.; Walter w. Thigh
man, NJ. at A.; E. L. Porter, l. g.; l..
D. Philips, O. G. Representatives to
the Grand Lodge: r. E. Neck, F. D..
Wattles, W. c. Davis. Trustees: F..
D. Wattles, r. E. Neck, w. w. Thigh
man. RECOMMENDED for Deputy G. c.:
R. E. Neck.
In the absence of President Bur-
dette, ,ice-President F. d. Wattles
presided over the annual meeting Of
the Local Section of the Insurance
Department Immediately after the
lodge session. The Secretary's report
showed steady growth during the past
year. Total membership of the Sec
ton is now "a. carrying a total of
$780, 100000 insurance. The new Off
GERS for the Insurance Departments
are W. S. Burdette, president; F. D.
Wattles, vice president; Herbert
Crook, secretary.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Beefsteak Club Banquet.

The Beefsteak Club, an off-shoot
from Elkdom, banqueted at James
cafe on Monday night, about 40 in
number. 1t was a feast rather than
a banquet. Banquets consist largely
of conversation and small nibbles.
But at this feast there was regular
Chicago stock-yard steaks two inches
thick and as tender as debutant's
conscience. Beside the beefsteaks
there were all the little side dishes
to blend. Those present say it was
great. There is no doubt of the cor
rectness Of their statements. Bob
James don't know how to prepare any
thing that is not great.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03

The editor Of the Florida Metropo-
lis has been reading more govern
ment documents. Last Thursday week
he quotes extensively from one of
these a ruling of the postmaster
general to show that a number Of
Florida cities to which appropriations
have been made for postoffice build
ings, are not entitled to them and
probably will not get them. Among
the number he names Palatka and
Lakeland, two of the best interior eli
ties in the State. In SO far as Pa
latka is concerned, The News, after
reiterating the assurances of its dis
tinguished consideration for the edi-
tor of The Metropolis, begs that gen
teman not to lose any sleep over this
city. The contract for our postoffice
has "dona been" let, and the work is
under construction with the full ap~
rroval Of the postmaster general.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03

1t is given to but few men to pene-
trate the future Of great business en-
terprises, and even fewer have the
capital needed to convert their dreams
into gold. The late Henry NJ. Flag
Ter was one of the few great devel-
opers who saw visions Of wealth in 4
wilderness, and the capital to push
them to a realization. When he built
the great oversee railway to Key
West, men spoke of it as "Flagler's
Folly" But the dream of Flagler
came true as witness the recent re
port of President Beardsley of the
Flagler System, who says: "The
gross earnings of the main line show
a decrease of $4,863.54 from the pre-
vious year, but owing to the earnings
from the ferry, this loss was turned
into an increase of gross earnings Of
$115,831.63."
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Musicians Meet.

The music class of the Woman's
Club met with Mrs. Robert O'Haver
Tuesday afternoon. american Mu-
sic, Its Trend, It's Possibilities" was
the topic for consideration. Papers
were read by Mrs. O'Haver, Mrs.
J. E. Lucas and articles on the sub
.iect We're given by Mrs. S. J. Hilburn,
Mrs. Dunsford and Mrs. Teaffe. The
composers studied were Mcdowell
Nevin, Chadwick Parker, Cadman and
Foote. Mrs. Halle sang the beautiful
."Sayonara Romance" by Cadman;
Mrs. Lucas played two numbers by
Mcdowell, in a most sympathetic
style; Miss Ida Leib sang LA Dan
"a" which was heartily enjoyed by
her hearers. The meeting was closed
with a debate between Mrs. j. d.
COughlin and Miss Leib, on the sub
iect. HAS America a Folksong?'
The subject for the next music study
class, which meets with Miss Ida Leib
in December, is "Music In the Public
Schools"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Reception For DIR. and Mrs. Afford

To the inspiring strains of Profess
sor ]. W. Chattaway's orchestra, DR..
and Mrs. Charles Macmillan Afford,
the new minister and wife of the
Presbyterian church, were received by
their friends in Palatka, Monday
might, in the parlors of the Putnam
House. They were welcomed to the
city, first by the mayor, Hon. w. P.
Merriam, who in a few well chosen
words, expressed the sentiment Of
the citizens as a whole by saying that
DR.. and Mrs. Afford had already made
their influence felt for good even dur
ing the short while they had been
here.
Col. S. J. Hilburn followed with an
eloquent address of welcome, and the
Rev. W. NJ. Poage, pastor of the Meth
odist church, and Rev. P Quintius Ca
son, pastor of the Baptist church,
each gave the right hand of fellow
ship in their remarks.
After another selection by the or
chestra, Mr.. E. w. Elliott, secretary
of the board of trade, made a SPLEEN
did address which was interpreted
with quite a little humor. DR.. AL
ford then responded with a master
! ly genius which has made him so
popular with his audiences, wherever
he goes. Pathos, humor, expressions
of hearty cooperation, with every
good work, were evinced in his re.
Spouse.
Those in the receiving line with Dr..
and Mrs. Afford were Col. and Mrs.
H. NJ. de Montmollin, Rev. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Poage, Rev. and Mrs. P. Quin-
thus Cason, Mrs. ]. D. Lane, Mrs.
Lillian S. Knight and Mr.. S. J. Bar
stow.
The parlors were made warm and
cheerful with flowers and many
friends called to extend a welcome to
the new pastor and his wife. The
members of the Philathea class serv-
ed delicious coffee and sandwiches.
DR.. Afford is chaplain and also
professor of History and Greek in the
Florida Military Academy in Jack
sonville. His work there keeps him
in Jacksonville through the week
while his pastoral duties bring him
to Palatka only for the weekend.
His many friends only wish it posi-
BILE for him to be in Palatka all the
time.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Saturday Night Band Concert.

The Second Regiment Band, Prof.
J. w. Chattaway director, will give
its regular Saturday night street con-
cert at 1880 at the Fearnside corner,
Lemon and Third streets, when the
following program will be rendered:
March-"America First" F. A.
Losey.
One Step-"Colonial Rag" E. R.
Overture-"King Rose" Geo. Barn
ard.
From Tales of Hoffman-"Barca-
role" Offenbach.
Hesitation Waltz-(Valse Boston,
Jean Cassella.
March-"Gippsland," A Lithgaw.
Serenade-"Love's Dream" II. ].
Spats.
observation-disclosures" H. Mahl.
One Step-"Hello Frisco" (by re-
quest l.. A. Hirsch.
Selection-"Southern Stars" and
Star Spangled Banner.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Growth of Suffragist Movement

DeLand Record: A year ago the
Florida Federation of Women's Clubs
promptly turned down resolution
favoring woman's suffrage. At the
meeting of the Federation held at
DeLand last week similar resolu-
ton was again introduced. 1t was not
only adopted, but an Orlando suf-
frage league, the only one in Flori-
da, was admitted to membership.
The Woman's Suffrage movement is
increasing with intensity throughout
the country, and the Florida women
are joining in the move, too, and
tie initiative of last week will be
state wide in it's activities in a short
while.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Why They Believe in Him

Lakeland Telegram: Governor
Trammell went to Ocala Monday TO
be present by invitation at the open
ing of the Marion county fair, AMI
the Star of that city had this say Of
him, which is precisely true without
eXaggeration and which tells in few
words why Park Trammell has made
such remarkable career for him
self in Florida and why the people so
thoroughly believe in him.
"Park Trammell, the governor of
Florida, arrived on the evening train
yesterday, coming from Crescent City,
where Mrs. Trammell is visiting her
father The governor came special
ly to help Marion county people open
their fair. The governor might have
had a spread-eagle reception with
brass band if he had let the town
know he was coming but he preferred
to come in like an ordinary citizen.
He stepped off the Coast Line train,
said howdy-do to acquaintance he
met on the platform, and walked off to
the Harrington with Bob Adams
like any travelling man. One of the
good things about Park Trammell is
his dislike of formality, fuss and
feathers. He goes around and mikes
with the people, and has a greeting
full of hearty goodwill for all He
has made Florida a good governor;
few men have filled the office as well,
and fewer still have filled it better.
Ocala is always glad to see him, and
its only regret on this occasion is
that he did not bring Mrs. Trammell
with him "
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03

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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03

The Florida Christian Advocate is
authority for the statement that
"Senator S. P. Roddenberry Of Sop
chornv has been tried and expelled
from the Methodist Episcopal church,
South. for drunkenness and falsehood
while in the Florida Senate" There
will be no alarm among other Sena-
tors: they know the church at Chop
soppv can never touch EN-; that IT
has Quit spewing. The State also
loses. but not because of the action Of
the Church of the Lopchoppians; Rod.
denberry's time was out; he is now 9
private citizen as well as a discredit-
ed Christians; the Church and State
have united on Roddenberry; God
reigns and the government at ITALIA
hassee still lives, while Roddenberry
can still get gloriously and privately
drunk through the courtesy of the
Davis Bill, which he was sober enough
to help write into the statutes of his
beloved commonwealth at the behest
of a Methodist preacher temporarily
acting as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary for the Anti
Saloon League at the court of Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-03
Our Biggest Cigar Week

Tampa Tribune: When, for the
week ending November 6, Tampa CT
gar factories turned out total of
100000 cigars, it was regarded as
a record that would stand for some
time.
1t didn't.
1t stood for only two weeks.
For the week ending November ~
the Tampa cigar output reached o.
28,700-and this is practically five
days, as many of the factories did
not work on Thanksgiving day.
That all records for cigar manufac-
turing should be smashed twice in
the same month is a remarkable fact
and demonstrates the big demand
that is being manifested for the
Tampa product.