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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

There may be doubt as to the wisdom
of President Wilson's action in forcing the
eight-hour law through congress, but there
can be no doubt of the Presidents grasp on
the leadership of his party. No President
before him has had such loyalty in putting
through measures. Party Difference to
Individual views and policies has never been
more pronounced.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Cotton has broken nearly six dollars
from the highest level of the season. The
fall is due to speculative sales and the
general opinion seems to be that the decline
is temporary, in view of the record short
Ipp, coupled with an increased consump-
bn for 1915.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The suffragettes threaten to raise a
campaign fund of one million dollars. Our
sympathy goes out to the poor husbands
who have the unlucky habit of leaving
change in their pockets over night.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Judge Hughes received shabby treat
ment at Nashville. The consideration is just
about as shabby that given by candidate
Hughes to the south as evidenced by his
speeches.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The senate has ratified the project to
buy the Danish West Indies. There is op-
position to the sale in the upper house of the
Danish Parliament. The price proposed is
25,0O0,OOO.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Henry Ford is suing the Chicago Trib-
une for a million dollars because that paper
referred to him as an anarchist. After his
recent European trip, it looks like he was
let down easy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

A prominet northern hotel man is in
New Orleans getting ideas about southern
cooking. While there he might look into
the matter of charges -with profit to his
patrons.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

If the farmer could take as long time
and as much red tape in paying loan as it
will take to get one from the Federal Loan
Banks the law would indeed be peacherina.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
more pronounced.

The local columns of the Times-Pica-
yune gives the information that DR.. Oscar
Bowling will be re-appointed head of the
Health Board. The report says that DR..
Swords, his strongest opponent, will be Sec
rotary of the same Board. We hope the
report is true. incidentally let us comment
on the fact that more offices would go long
way towards harmonizing o,her political
diff erenceS.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
2S239
Total

Mr.. Sondheimer appeared before
the Board through Mr.. King and
asked that the public road between
the Cherokee and Stockland planta-
tons be opened and the necessary
bridges be constructed.
On motion of Mr.. Hewes the
Road Committee be requested to
examine said road and the Bridge
committee to examine said bridge;
and that theCommittees be and they
are hereby authorized to let the
contract to the lowest and best bid
der for putting said road and bridges
in proper condition and their doings
report to this Board.
Mr.. Joel f. johnson appeared be-
fore the Board and asked that the
public road between the M. H. & l..
on the Westphalia plantation and
the Sharkey plantation be opened
up and a bridge across Alligator
bayou at Boris plantation be con-
structed.
On motion of Mr.. Devine the
following resolution was adopted:
Be it resolved that the road COM
mittee be and is hereby directed to
inspect Sharkey road and the Bridge
Committee to inspect the bridge on
said road over Alligator bayou and
that said Committees be authorized
to advertise and let contract fol
putting said road and bridge in
proper order and to report to thi:
Board.
On motion of Mr.. Devine Mr.
Bethea was requested to remove al
rust and scales and give the LAX,
One bridge a coat of first class pain
and present his bill for same to thi
Board.
On motion OF Mr.. Devine the fol
lowing budget of probable expense
for 1917 was adopted and ordere,
advertised:
| 1917 BUDGET OF POLICE JUR'
d ID. Il c-.l1n nnn q
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

1t is rumored that Adolph Dumser is
about to resign from the Dock Board on
account of press of private business. The
rumor is hard to believe.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Governor Peasants political latitude
has been somewhat restricted through the
necessity of restoring to office some Of the
men removed by Governor Hall.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
TRESPASS NOTICE

Public notice is hereby gwen w.
hunting, fishing or otherwise tre'R De-,
ing on my property situated % .5 Rsr
Lake and Whitehouse Lake IN Msa MAJ n
Parish. Louisiana. is prohibited AM = -
parties caught so trespassIng vi" N, \
prosecuted to the full extent u
lou JEFF kent
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Crocker's Land, discovered by Perry,
has been undiscovered by Captain Pickles
and crew. A little more latitude should be
allowed explorers.and discoveries. This thing
of holding them down to facts is apt 10 dis
organize the business. And so far as prac-
tical results are concerned what difference
does it make if the land discovered by Perry
was only a mirage? The man who under
goes the hardships of two winters 100 de-
grees below zero on a diet Of old boots and
tallow ought to be allowed to discover any
thing that his fancy dictates.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The Missouri Bar Association is con-
concerned with an improvement in 1.-The laws
DELAYS" Look out when Satan quotes scrip
ture.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The interest manifested in the Farm
Bank by New Orleans indicate its Wiling
ness to get some one else to finance farmers
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Six hundred million dollars is the asess-
ment for Louisiana for 1916. Remember
the figures for we will refer to them again
about this time next year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
In scanning the columns of our eX

LII oCdllilllS Iile COlulllllo VI ouI OK
changes we note that several editors are
getting unduly enthused over the virtues of
their pet candidates for office, and they are
using the the barney brush with heavy
hand. 1t is proper that the editor should
give his friend lift when he really merits
it, but there is such thing as singing
praises too loud, for the pnblic may be sur
feited with such punk. Then, again, your
man may fall from grace and your exagger-
ated praises be Haunted in your face at an
inopportune moment. Touch them up lightly
boys, for they are human and not infallible
The Louisiana guards are coming home
This is the march down the hill.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS
Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 1916.

Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 1916.
The Police Jury convened in reg
ular session with all members pres
ent except Mr.. w. K. Spann repre-
senting the 4th ward.
On motion of Mr.. Hewes the
reading of the minutes of the last
meeting was dispensed with.
The finance committee presented
its report together with bills against
the parish amounting to 81, 2S2.39,
and this Is list of same, which, on
motion Of Mr.. Galloway. were or
dered paid and the necessary funds
for the payment Of same are hereby
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

On motion of Mr.. Devine the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Received, that the property tax
payers of this parish be requested to
meet with this Police Jury on the first
Wednesday in November next to dis
cuss the question of building modern
graveled highways in this parish.
(Continuen in first column, next page]
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
CATTLE NOTICE

Notice is given the public noi =. HorP'
chase locally any cattle branded In Ia
This is the brand Of the unae r. 1l,,.
and all persons are warned ny sort cor
chase cattle in said brand wltnVSucI RI
sulting: Ed. Z. RICHARDSON q w.
Tsutl TN WdVei"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
TReSpASS NOTICE.

All parties are hereby warned an.
in any manner On IA,
ford plantation, in Madison parls ~ Tres
is prohibited, and anyone tounu S ~ N,
nas.Ing will be prosecuted aT naTI
law. W. H.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

A six million:foot gas well at Bastrop is
about to put Monroe on the map. We rise
to question which town will be suburban?
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
CHRISTIAN SClENCE'

Services every Sunday, II a ~ Col
the residence of mr.. ". r. WV
THARP. ~ % Al.
The public is cordially invited 70 ~
tend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
BOB CRAIG, 30 YEARS
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Has Presided Over Ballot Box
in Downtown Division Nearly
a Generation

Voters of the 22d division of the 36th
Ward, upon their arrival at the polling
place, 1414 South 22d street today found
Robert Craig there to greet them. Craig, as
usual. was the Judge Of the polling place.
This is his S0th consecutive year as judge
Of the division, and 1t establishes record.
SO far as Is known
Bob" Craig. as he is famliarly known 70
hundreds of downtown residents, while
proud OF his record as Car of the 23d divis-
ion, was nevertheless reluctant to talk about
himself He Is teamster and his place Of
business Is 80 North 4th street
yes. ] have been judge of the division
we'll nigh on to 80 years" admitted Bob,
assuming an air OF indifference. "1 have
become so used to acting the part that 1t
seems like only few years.
"oh, yes I enjoy It, like to renew old
acquaintances. l enjoy sitting there and
passing on all the points of law pertaining
to the elections II has really become a
hobby with me, and ! suppose ! would be
disappointed II they should ever select any
one else in my place But, mark you. I
have never worked politically for the Job.
They picked me out, I presume, because I
have always made It point to act in per-
feet fairness to every one"
This last assertion is borne out by "Bobs"
friends. He is extremely popular In his
section and is often sought out by the
younger voters for advice. Craig is 56
years old He is married and has three
children
When asked to tell of some incidents
relative to the political battles in years
gone by, Bob" Strengthened up and said /:
We have had some very interesting and
fierce fights in this old ward ill., years gone
by. but wait until after the next general
election and then ! will be able to tell you
some story" He placed strong emphasis
on the word some.
Craig resides at 1419 South 22d street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

scene. The fence pickets are broken or
missing. The weeks washing is on the
line. trying apparently to get dry, but man
aging only, to get dirty again. In the
window Is seen torn lace curtain, dis
carded apple core and broken cup
Two women, with three children, were
among the hundreds who viewed this ex-
hibit yesterday. One of the women saw
chance to deliver a temperance lecture to
the children, and she took advantage of it.
Maybe she took glass of that terrible
beer she said. "She's been drinking,
anyway There's a whisky bottle and look
at her eyes. Now, over here is the same
lady, only she is very much changed"
TEMPERANCE OBJECT LESSON.
And twas so. The change was quite re-
markable The lady" was now neatly
dressed and clean. She was greeting a
visiting nurse with a smile. The baby,
playing with a string of spools. was all
dressed up--and seemed most eXtraordi-
narily happy. Some flowers were in the
window, others climbing up the fence, which
no longer was dilapidated, but freshly
painted and complete And there was no
wash line.
Speaking of booze. the women's Chris
tian Temperance Union depicts the various
essentials to that industry, accompanying
Its exhibit with the following statistics,
showing what happens to a bushel OF corn
which, via the booze" route. reaches the
valuation of $3.50 because 1t has four gal
Ions of whisky in 1t by then: "1he farmer
gets $.45 the United States Government
gets $40: the manufacturer gets 81; the
railroad gets $50; the drayman gets sis;
the retailer gets 81; the politician gets
office; the child gets rags. the wife gets
hungry and the consumer gets drunk"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

arm and carried II away TO the shadows
snere waited the lady of his heart. This
took place not far from the edge of the
Htard avenue entrance.
Jim watched them holding hands several
nights and telling the old story He barked
NE dog and meowed like a cat but ne
@sy as we'll have been lion. for they paid
no attention to him. They were too busy
listening to the beautiful adjectives of
vnlen each seemed TO have a plentiful sup
w But Stotz finally grew real mean.
@nsr Yelling and shouting for some time h4
Jumped from his place behind a tree and
s-p1essed his opinion of the loving pair in
ssazfy tones. Jim was in the midst OF his
ssssqnciation when a cop interrupted and
'9se MN before Magistrate Stevenson.
iou are the species OF person who be-
asfss In taking the Joy out of life," said
w Judge. "and as you do not believe in
slPplness ss,, l will let you commune with your
u the county prison for Ave days"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

is widely commented on today by the news
papers as the final and authoritative an
nouncement of the French policy on the
subject of peace, The Temps says
THE discourse of the President of the
Republic is much more than an impressive
oratorical manifestation, and there Is no
need for deception either at Berlin or in
the capitals of neutral countries. where the
idea of eventual mediation is entertained
among those without authority and with
out responsibility.
THE Presidents address expresses the
sentiments profoundly rooted In the hearts
of all good Frenchmen and against which
no questionable maneuvers will ever pre-
vail.
THE entire French people are resolved
to fight until they obtain a peace re-estab-
fishing vested rights and giving guarantees
of equilibrium and stability"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
'CLUBWOMEN'S DAY
AT CIVIC EXHIBITION
HAS OBJECT LESSONS
Thousands of Women From All
Over the State to Witness
Graphic and Model
Exhibits
SCHOOL CHILDREN's WORK

Today is "clubwomen's day" at the Phila-
delphia Today and Tomorrow Civic Fxposi-
tion which is being held In the Commercial
Museum. 34th and Spruce streets Thou
sands of women from various parts OF the
State are planning to attend, committee
composed of Mra III, S. Prentiss Nichols,
chairman of the eastern district; Mrs B. F.
Richardson, of the Philomusian Club, and
MIS- Edward W. Biddle, of the Civic Club,
have ms lie arrangements to entertain the
visiting clubwomen -
At special program. beginning at 2:3o
this afternoon. Mrs. Biddle will preside.
J.. Horace Mcfarland, president of the
American Civic Association. will deliver the
principal address, Mrs Frederick w. ABBOTT
will have charge of a special program
Lantern Slides illustrative OF civic condi-
tions, will be shown
School children also wlll>continue to give
demonstrations of sewing, cooking and man
ual training. Such demonstrations will be
given every day between and o'clock
by the grade school children and at night
by the high school pupils.
HYGIENE EXHIBIT INTERESTING.
An interesting exhibit is that of the Di-
vision of Hygiene, Bureau OF Health, one
of the many displays put on by the city
departments, which have $4,000 feet or
floor space. The exhibit tells the story OF
a regenerated home. 1t breaches the gospel
of environment by contrasting the sovenly
shack with what can be done when self
respect has chance to make good
The shack is typical. On the doorstep
sprawls a woman. with a dress notable
chiefly because of its capacity for accumu-
latng dirt Beside her is crying an un-
washed kid. who Is within reaching dis
tance of whisky bottle. A most untidy
ash barrel and garbage can asgravate the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

and better off than "Fishin' Worm and
his brothers and sisters, who never were
farther away from the farm than Drown
ing Ford r Osceola X-Roads. mebbe.
The National Conference on Community
Centres, of which Mrs. Edwin G. Grce. of
this city. is vice president, learned from
DR.. Thomas B. Wood, an expert on physical
education, that the pale slum child of song
and story could very we'll pity the country
youngster. The barefoot boy is anemic
compared with the tenement kid, he said,
causing greater death rate on the farms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

the Aero Club OF America, made the tH
nouncefnent eoncernina the SECOND prize
following receipt Of letters from hH over TIRE
United States showing interest
The probable route viii be through naI-
tinioTe. washington. ST Louis, Kansas CITY.
Dallas, Fort Worth Waco, Austin. san AM
tonic. ri Paso. Tucson. Yuma and 70 san
Diego and thence up the coast to San FRAN
cisco. second route proposed In the East
is through Philadelphia. Plttsbureh Ceh-
tom Mansfield. Lima and Fort Wayne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
Nationwide Controversy the mickey
"Fshin Worm of Which Probably
A Sociological

Mickey the Guttershipe and "Fishin'
Worm" Smith have started lively in
tellectual controversy, that they probably
know nothing about.
The disagreement is over the respective
stamina of Mickey who is the city boy,
and "Fishin Worm," who Is the country
boy. Some folks say that Mickey's got
1t all over that Smith boy, and other
folks say Just the opposite. Mickey's sup
porters go SO far as to say that the wan
slum child, who never saw grass and who
thinks milk is grown in cans, is healthier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
Postpone Alumnae Day Fete

Invitations to the annual Alumnae Day
celebration at Mount St Joseph Chestnut
Hill have been recalled because of the death
a few days ago OF one of the nuns of the
community. The event has been postponed
indefinitely. according to Mother Mary 10.
seph, who Is in charge of the institution.
Alumnae Day was to have taken place to-
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

ters.
Other authorities, however, point to the
census figures, which show the tenement
chids country cou"ins are apt to live the
longer. They declare that for pep" and
ginger" the country boy has no peer
city.
Some folks say, though, that it's toss-up
between the two and the only way to settle
1t for all time is to put them in the ring
together.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
Police Court. Chronicles

Love is not only blind but sometimes deaf.
There is abundant proof OF this in the ex-
perence of devoted couple who held mu-
tual admiration meeting nightly on bench
In Fairmount Park.
They, of course, did all in their power to
Keep the romance away from prying eyes.
But Jim Stotz, who makes a business of
mnding other persons business and very
ntue Of his own, soon got on their tran,
ne noticed that every night at very reg
niar time the man of the romance wandered
haiHerently to BENCH threw 1t under one
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
Move 70 Beautifx sellersville

SELLERSVILLE, Pa, May 15-In the
interest of the town Identification plan
at Sellersville, the Board of Trade has re-
eeived shipment of 1000 rose bushes,
which will be distributed to residents OF the
town at cost Already 700 of the shipment
have been ordered by residents. In con-
nection with the movement, prizes will be
awarded for best-kept lawns and flower
beds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
COAST -TO-COAST FLTERS
TO WIN $4,000 PRIZES
Route for Proposed Air Race
May Pass Through
Philadelphia

NEW YORK. May ia second prize Of
100000 In addition to the first prize OF
100000 is today virtually assured for the
national transcontinental aeroplane compe-
tition. which is scheduled to start here Sep
tember 2 Allan r. Hawley, president Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
FRANCES REPLY ON PEACE
SEEN IN POINCARE SPEECH
Presidents Address Regarded as Final
Declaration

PARIS. May 16.-The speech OF Presi-
dent Poincare at Nancy on Sunday in
which the President declared that France
did not want Germany TO offer peace. but
desired that she should ask peace of France,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16
Guard At Strike Cost ssa. GOO

HARRISBURG, May Is.-when All tls
bills are In II Is believed that the sfrike
service of the National Guard oreaniza-
tions in Allegheny County this month viii
cost the State between $4,000 and seo.ooe.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-12-14

to be grown extensively as a
money crop, especially in regions
where the boil weevil makes cot
ton culture uncertain" If the
farmers are interested we would
advise them to write to the u S
Department of Agriculture for
their Bulletin No 372 on Soy
Beans. 1t tells you everything
you will want to know about them
cultivation. harvesting. etc.
We think it would be advisable
to plant a few acres especially
since you are guaranteed mar
ket for the beans. You will then
have the hay to feed your stock.
The bulletin will cost you nothing
If enough farmers become in
terested in the planting of this
crop we might arrange to have
the Secretary of the Mississippi
Cotton Seed Crushers Association
to meet them and give them more
information. You will note that
he says in his letter he will meet
with us at any time and arrange
with Mills in this section to give
the same guarantee.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-12-14
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MIssIs
SIPPI.

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MIssIs-
SIPPI.
On this 18th day of December,
1916, on reading the foregoing Pc
tition, it is ordered by the Court,
that hearing be had upon same
on the 10th day of January, A..
ID. 1917, before said Court at Alb
erdeen in said Division and Dis
trict, at u o'clock, noon, and that
notice thereof be published in
The Iuka Vidette," a newspaper
published in said District, and that
all known creditors and other per-
sons in interest may appear at the
said time and place and show
cause, if any they have. why the
prayer of said petitioner sho1ld not
be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send
by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this or
der addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Henry
c. Niles, Judge of said Court,
40 and the Seal thereon ut Alb
9 erdeen in said Division and
: District. on the 18th day of
- December A. d. 1916.
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk.
BY r. d. CRENSHAW.
Deputy Clerk.
A True Copy.
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk. Seal.
BY r. d. CRENsHAw,
DEPUTY Clerk
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-12-14
Red Cross Christmas Seal..

As is their usual custom the
Thursday Club has gotten Red
Cross Christmas stamps and put
them at the Baptist Bazaar and
the drug stores for sale. Most
people are familiar with what the
Red Cross work stands for. This
year the colored people have had
the benefit of a good deal OF
printed matter giving explicit d.
reetions how to avoid consumption
and how to care for it. Every
cent made on Red Cross seals is
expended in the state and great
work is being done. Let every
one make point of buying some
of these dainty seals to stamp
their Christmas packages