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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Burning OF records after each
monthly meeting Is 4 new wrinkle in
police jury procedure which was un-
covered by Howell Morgan and p. G.
Horn, assistants TO the Supervisor OF
FupIlc Accounts, TO probe or the
financial affairs OF .est Carroll
Parish.
w. F. Mcfarland, Supervisor of Pub
lie Accounts, in a report covering the
investigation conducted by his depu-
ties. which was made to Governor
Hall. tells how the governing body
OF West Carroll consigned all papers
IN the hands OF the clerk and treas
urer to the flames after thep had been
passed upon at their meetings.
The deputies. according to the re-
port, found chaotic accounting condi-
tlons existing in the police Jury and
the office OF the Parish Treasurer. The
Treasurer was checked S1.l93.l7 short.
which he willingly made good. The
Clerk OF the District Court and the
Sheriff, it was found, drew monies to
yhlch they had no right The police
juror, with one exception, the proberc
report. likewise drew monies tC which
they Jere not legally entitled. several
ltatutes and the constitution pself. IL
l. alleged. Jere repeatedly violated
by the officials.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Turks OCCUPY CITY
OF TIBRIz PERSIA
RUSSIANS EvAcUATE TITO SEND
TROOPS WEST AND PERSIANS
ARE POWERLESS.

London.-A Turkish detachment
has occupied the Persian city OF Tab
riz, according to heuter dispatch
from Petrograd.
The taking OF Tabriz means that the
Turks. who undoubtedly had the back
ing OF some of the wild Turkish tribes
men of this locality, have secured a
base for the projected German-Turkish
attack on the Russian positions in the
province of Erivan, north of the Per
sian border and south of Tifiis.
The occupation of Tabriz, which is
the capital of the province of Azerbi
jan was rendered comparatively easy
by the recent withdrawal Of Russian
forces to meet the forces in the west
That Tabriz was taken without blood
shed is not yet known, but in the abb
sence of Russian troops it is not like
ly that Persia was able to offer any
serious resistance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Speaker l.. E. Thomas of Shreve-
port and a member of the Louisiana
House of Representatives announced
the appointment of Representative AL.
len T. Hunter of Rapides and Joseph
KanU Of Orleans as members of the
public utilities commission provided
for by Act of 1914. The commission
is to prepare the draft of public util-
tiles bill for the next general assem-
bly,. Senator Thoelle of Orleans was
appointed by the Lieutenant Governo-
some time ago. Two members are to
be appointed by the Lieutenant Gov
ernor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Americans Are Honored.

London.-The sultan of Turkey has
conferred the decoration OF the Grand
order of Nichan-I-Chefaket on Mrs.
Genry Morgenthau, wifs of the Amer
can ambassador to Turkey, and deco
ations of the second class of the
anne order on the three daughters Of
dr. and Mrs. Morgenthau, in recogni-
ion Of the services they are rendering
o philanthropic end educational insti-
.utions in Turkey. This announcement
was made by the Jewish Chronicle.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Federal General Held.

New Orleans.-Quirel Y Gomez, a
brigadier-general in the Mexican Fed
eral army during the Huerta regime.
Is in the custody of United States
immigration authorities here. having
been detained, it is understood, on in
structions from Washington. Although
local immigration officials are reticent
about the detention, it is understood
the authorities contend Gomez pres
ence in the United States is illegal. 1t
Is intimated when further instructions
are received from Washington a more
serious charge may be lodged.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Warships in Parade.

Observation-Disclosures naval yes.
sells Will make up the feet which will
go to San Francisco by way of the
Panama canal next March. There will
be Il battleships, headed by the dread.
nought Wyoming, Admiral Fletcher.
flagship; % torpedo boat destroyers
and 13 auxiliaries, including collier.
ana supply vessels. At Cristobal. on
the Atlantic side Of the canal, the fee,
Will be Joined by the famous old Ora.
gon and Dewey's flagship at Manila
the Olympia.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
SHIFTS
FORCES IN WEST
..,aNT TRANSFER OF THE
~ooes TO PREsA6E FRESH
OFFENSIVE.
|aIul1E TOWNS ON COAST
=. withdraw From Sea Almost
= 10 ostend Amsterdam
Reports.

1n.--Important new disposi.
4 troops are being made by the
= according to dispatches re-
4 nom Holland and from beyond
- IN Belgium and France. The
= taking place in the German
N plans, indicated by the gen.
tfting of first line forces, is
~ BY British military critics to
- q new drive against the allies
A, mt which only can be conjec-
mFdam reports that the Ger.
= hsye evacuated all the towns
4 s1hges on the Belgian coast as
|srvA as Mariakerke, to the north
fNnport, and three miles south.
= 4 Ostend, the town reported
ku1msd including Middlekirke,
n md West Ends. The veteran
~ already had been withdrawn
n slcng the User to reinforce Gen.
im Kluck's army which attacked
nmm under the eyes of the kaiser
ahadltrum troops had taken their
N
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Smuggling Cattle CHARGE.

Laredo, Texas.-Trial of the four
Americans was not concluded in Nue.
vo Laredo, the Mexican town opposite
here, and it was announced the case
would be taken up again. The mon.
all Of whom live near here. are held
in connection with alleged attempts IN
smuggle cattle from Mexico into Tey.
as. No action had been announced
on the report that William White and
William Burris, the younger of the
four, would be released, and Headley
White and Terrell Bobo be tried
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
OIdFashioned.

John Henry had been calling at the
home Of Myrtle Marie for many
months without making much head.
way toward matrimony, but eventually
little Cupid chased him out Of the
bashful gloom.
Dearest" suddenly remarked John
Henry one night, going over quickly
and sitting close by the side of the
beautiful girl. Il intend to see your
father tonight and ask him for your
hand"
You make me sigh" YEARLY re-
sponded the fair one. why will you
insist on being so old-fashioned?"
"Old-fashioned?" wonderingly re-
Joined John. Il don't get you, dear
est"
Don't 60 and ask him." imperiously
answered dearest. Go tell him
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
BRYAN Sends Reply,

Washington.-"The friendly spirit
in which Great Britain received
the American note of December 2S
is appreciated. No doubt is en-
teintained by US that the cordial
relations between the governments
will continue pending diplomatic
discussion. The government notes
with satisfaction that the princi-
pies OF international law as set forth
in the American note are accepted by
his majesty's government" This note
is being examined with care by the
British government with a view to
replying further.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
British Oppose Request.

11oon--Sir Edward Grey, the Brit
hFeisn secretary, has received a
e'ch nom the State Department az
'alnston, asking if there would be
= oojection to the former Hamburg
alcan line steamer Dacia, which
nles the American flag, making
up rom New Orleans to Bremen
cargo Of cotton. The Foreign
- D considering the situation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Exchange Of Civilians

Rome, ltaly.-Pope Benedict has
opened negotiations with representa-
tives OF the nations at war with a view
10 procuring extension of the agree
ment Tor exchange Of wounded prison.
ers. The pope has suggested that the
agreement be so modified that it will
permit exchange Of certain classes of
civilians detained in the various conn.
tries. Reference is made particularly
to women, children, aged persons and
men who, while Of military age, are
physically unfit for service.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Rock Island Deficit arne

New York.-The deficiency remain.
Ing after payment Of the purchase
price Of the property of the Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific Railway Com.
pany is s6S.132.22S. according to a re.
port filed in federal court here by
Bronson Winthrop, special master in
the foreclosure litigation brought by
the Central Trust Company. The re-
port shows that the judgment with in
terest added totalled s75,267,523. The
property was sold for S7,135,3Oo.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Cotton men and steamship represen.
tatlveS consider the action of the Sun
set central lines. in publishing the
% IL cents rate on Texas cotton for
export, to New Orleans, as a sGbstan-
tlal concession to the local cotton in
terests, and 4. recognition Of the
growth and Importance as a cotton
port The new rate will become ef.
fectlve s published, about the middle
OF February. The rate of SO l-2 cents
to New Orleans, from Texas shipping
point is the same rate as applies -
Galveston, although the haul from
those points to New Orleans is 800
miles greater.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
narrowly ESCAPED Injury.

iusytn, Mo.-Twenty-five girls mar
~ escaped injury. and a loss Of
~" resulted when fire DESTROYED
.aministration building of the
- .s3 of the Ozarks, a Presbyterian
enon here. Flames were discov-
u - u IN attic which served as a DOR
most of the students were
a s when the alarm sounded, but
! aed to safety.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Blow Up Bank Safe.

Oklahoma City.-Robbers early
Friday blew the safe OF the State
Bank at Gerber. twenty miles east of
Enid, in Garfield county, and escaped
with $500, according to reports re-
ceived here. The robbery was short
ly before daylight, it was stated, and
the banks safe was completely shat.
tered by heavy charge of nitro-gly-
cerine. No clew was left by the rob-
bers. This is the fourteenth bank
robbery in Oklahoma since May, 1914,
eleven Of them being daylight hold-ups
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Rulinc on Patent Law

Observation-Disclosures principles
of patent law were laid down by the
Supreme Court in deciding that the
owner Of patent, suing for infringe
ments, must prove how much of the
profits obtained by an infringer by the
sale OF a machine, including a part
covered by the patent, was due to the
patented part.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Aid Will Be Sent Italy.

Washington.-The American Red
Cross decided to cable $4,000 imme,
diately to the Italian Red Cross and
to ask President Wilson. as head OF
the organization, to issue an appeal to
the people Of the United States for
funds to aid the earthquake sufferers.
Dispatches from Ambassador Page at
Rome place the dead between 10000
and $4,000 and the seriously injured at
about the same number.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Nation to Aid Farmers

Columbia, Mo.-Describing the Blu.
reau of Markets as one of the greatest
works the federal government has un.
dertaken. David F. Houston, secretary
OF agriculture, outlined its workings
and told of its benefits before a large
gathering OF farmers attending the an
nual Farmers week" of the Missouri
State Agricultural School.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Harrisburg, Pa.-There u,o

harrisburg, Pa.-There was a big
decrease last year in fatal accidents
In the Pennsylvania coal fields. accord.
ing to figures made public by the stat,
department of mines. In the bitnmi.
nous held 4Ol fatal accidents were re.
ported last year, against GIL in 1914
while in the hard coal region tbere
were $50 in 1914. against 624 the pre-.
vious year Production of anthracite
last year was about the same as i,
1913, but S4,OOO.OOO tons less bitumi
nous was mined in the precedina
year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
immigration Bill Vetoed.

Washington.-Presid Wilson in
timated to callers he would veto the
immigration bill because of the liter
acy test. In advance of the final pas
sage of the bill by Congress he said
he would not announce his intention,
but added that his callers could form
a shrewd guess of what his position
would be.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Germans Usino Ice Breakera.

London.-The Germans are using ice
breakers on the Mazurian Lakes, in
East Prussia, to prevent the lakes
from freezing. according to a Reuter-
dispatch from Petrograd. There IS a
double object in this-to enable Ger
man gunboats to continue operations
and 70 render it impossible for Rus
sions to cross on the ice.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Custom Fraud CHARGES.

New York-Undervalua frauds
extending over seven or eight years
and aggregating s2,5OO,O 900 in importa-
ton of ostrich feathers have been
barred by secret service agents, ed
eral Attorney Carstarphen asserted at
the arraignment Of George Silva, an
importer. charged with conspiracy to
defraud the government
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
monterey Evaeu,t.d

sr'nie, Textile evacuation
-s~y -serey by Carranza troops was
|s-eo by apparently authentic in
-. .aat three trainloads Of
-. mo four trainloads of refugees
ss 40 heynosa, about IS miles west
M.,.. ,noros. NOR An attack by an ad-
49,. 'iia force from Monterey is
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Former Bank Examiner w. l..
Young, in statement issued, charged
that William McCausland, president
or the Capital City Bank in Eaton
Rouge, had admitted to him, in the
presence OF the Attorney General and
the District Attorney, that Governor
Hall was trying to shield the bank
because OF favors which the officers
mad shown the states chief executive -
The deposed bank examiner also
charged that Governor Hall. "is try.
ing to prevents facts embarrassing
himself from coming into the light OF
day"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
kaiser's Nephew Demented.

Vancouver, b. c. - That Prince
Franz Josef of Hehenzollern, a
nephew of the German emperor, has
become demented as a result of his
experiences on board the Emden in
her fight with the Australian cruiser
Sydney, was asserted here in a letter
received by the Rev. T. Pitt, secre-
tary of the Seamen's Institute, whose
brother is lieutenant on the Sydney.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Uphold Dry Laws.

namond, Va.-The prohibition
Of West Virginia, destined to
MT the shipment of liquor into
, Hate, were held valid by the
~ States Circuit Court of Ap-
- The decision asserted that un-
- onsignee can show conclusive
mf liquor was ordered by him for
som personal use without solicitA.
eommon carriers may be restrain
Hum making deliveries into the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

The board Of school directors fer Ra-
pides parish met at Alexandria and
adopted an ordinance providing for a
s25,000 bond issue for the Glenmora
school district. The proceeds derived
from the sale of the bonds will Re de.
voted to the erection of high school
building at Glenmora The board will
meet on January q to pass on bids
for the sale of these bonds as well as
issues of $4,000 and $4,000 iu the
Poland and Tioga school districts re.
spectively to be devoted to the cree.
ton of high school buildings
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Nominations to Be Made.

Washington.-President Wilson is
progressing rapidly in selecting the
new trade commission, and told call
ers. Celebrating on his reference in
his Indianapolis speech, the president
said the commission undoubtedly had
the power to the do the work of
tariff board, but that how far that
power is carried would depend on the
commission.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Coal Rate Case Up.

Euhington.-Arguments were be
y tsfore the Interstate Commerce
nnIssion marking the conclusion of
>tsatigation Of the rates and prac-
= pverning transportation of an
dle. Eleven Of the principal coal
ghg roads are involved and the
b considered one of the most
rant before the commission. One
y Issues involved Is the interest
ts hard coal carrying roads in the
1ncits they transport.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Commodity Clause Heard.

Washington.-Hearings on a bill to
accomplish the purposes Of the CON-
modities clause Of the interstate com.
merce law, specifically prohibiting
practices which the government has
tailed to suppress because of the
courts Interpretation of the clause
were begun before the House ccnl-
merce committee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
wilson to Make Address.

amston. = President Wilson
accepted invitations to
q convention of the American
hallway Association on Jan,
= and at banquet of the Cham
= February 'e'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Rescue Work GhastIv.

Avezzano, Italy.-Rescue work n
this devastated town is becoming a
CHASTITY and nerveracking task. Some
Of the bodies taken from the ruins
are so unrecognizable that they fire.
quently are claimed as kinsmen bv
different people.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Alarmed over the charges filed
against William McCausland, Kemp C..
Smith and A. A. Wren, president, vice
president and cashier of the Capital
City Bank. by District Attorney IIol-
combe patrons started run on the
bank. All who applied at the paving
teller's window during the morning
were paid in full sad when the doors
of the bank closed at noon there was
a good balance on hand, according to
the officers of the institution. The ma
jority of the people who stood in line
we're smail deposi:ora
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

There is hot fight in Natchidoches
parish for the seat in the House OF
Representatives LETT vacant by the
death Of Joseph c. Henry. james P.
Guillot and Paul NJ Potts, both prom,-
nent planters, are rivals for the Office.
Mr.. Guillot is charging President Ray
OF the State Normal with political in.
consistency and with using his posi-
tion to further the political ends of To-
cal factions.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

r. b. Sadler OF New Orleans, repre-
senting DR.. Oscar Bowling of the State
Board OF Health, arrived in Alexandria
and gave orders to eight restaurants
to close up as insanitary. The places
closed promptly and went to work to
clean up. He had visited the places
about two months ago and gave them
orders to clean up, and his descent
was surprise.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Strategy.

Flow do you feel about this politi
cal contest?"
First rate" replied Senator Sor
ghum. IT have a great advantage"
But you haven't refuted the charges
made against you"
There lies my advantage. I have
let them exhaust their political argu
ments and uine aren't a bit tired"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

A ceremonial pageant representing
the return of Gen. Andrew Jackson
and his troops from the battlefield Of
Chalmette and the "crowning Of Old
Hickory on the spot where General
Jackson was received 100 years ago,
were the features of the last Of the
three days celebration Of the hundreth
anniversary Of the battle of New Or
leans and peace between Great Britain
and the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23
Nsisers Visit Oesrr;h.

XMAx
.. Isa,o.-The Promoters in
ass been called the e,
f"s.t faent' have issued a !
a 'u,ca !, they announce tn,
-. :. disDatching an army
= 10 this end. they a,
Y both Japanese and
ss.sas ms The manifesto sa
= stte o. helped the Unit
ss'i0aldi helped Fran,
=. sse s wish to assist I
ic.,.i sritain. Russia and
mate the misery o.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Horace Wilkinson and Secretary of
State Alvin E. Hebert of Baton Rouge
were summoned before the grand Jury
in the investigation of the charge OF
Mr. Wilkinson, as published in a news
paper interview, that the secretary of
state had Dartered his vote to Tom
Stewart for member of the State Board
OF Appraisers in consideration of the
influence Of prominent citizens" %
Baton Rouge to thwart threatened
criminal prosecution of Fred ]. Grace,
state registrar of the land Office.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Officials OF the New Orleans police
force have abandoned the military
jacket for summer wear and will sub
stitute the blouse worn to satisfaction
last summer by the members OF the
New York force. The change will go
into effect with the summer Of 1915.
announcement in this connection hav
ing been made by Commissioners Har-
old w. Newman, OF the Department of
Public Safety.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Z, Sosernor ns Court MART
~. oleeo.-Gen Jpan D
q ..l sovernor for the S
~ s overhauled at sea
san Diego and was
.tian and court.mar
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

The Texas and Pacific have petition
ed the Louisiana Railroad Commis-
sion at Baton Rouge for permission to
re-adjust it's entire passenger train
scedule. The road asks permission to
take off some of its trains anc rear
range the schedule of the others to
cause the least inconvenience to its pa
irons. Among the trains which the
road wants to cancel are Numbers 50
and so between Boyce and Marshall
and Numbers SO and 81 between Ad.
dis and Ferriday.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

The police jury OF West Baton
Rouge parish meeting voted approval
to the request of Edwin NJ. Ford, rep
resenting the Mississippi River Asso-
citation for an appropriation of 5000.
to assist the association In its work
for river improvements. The jury also
granted $l,50O to the parish school for
the purpose Of having full nine months
school and insuring public school
buildings.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

The department of agriculture esti-
mates that disease and exposure caus-
ed loss in meat animals in this coun-
try amounting to s150.00O.OG0 last
year. OF this only s2S,OOO,OO0 was at.
tributed to exposure. The loss in
meat would have furnished more than
a years supply to the entire popuIa-
tion OF the New England states.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

The date OF the first spring show at
Donaldsonville to be given under the
auspices Of the South Louisiana Fatr
Association has been definitely fixed
for April and 4. This novel depart.
ure featuring truck flowers and poul-
try will hereafter be an annual event.
Cash premiums will be offered. As
special attractions the management is
arranging to have an inter-collcgiate
baseball game on Saturdy, April 3.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

~ ,s,s. sa,t va-The Maryl
N ep Up John Hardie. wi
'.ck River, has beer
kR'aay undamaged.
>Salpton Roads. Div
kn,..a yer hull before she
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-01-23

Miss Graham, daughter of the as
sistant attorney general of the United
States and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Graham,
is one of the attractive debutantes of
the holiday season in Washington.