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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
GER NOTE MAY
END CONTROVERSY
NEW PROPOSALS IN LuS'TANr
CASE WILL BE SUBMITTED 20
THE UNITED STATES.

WashingtOn-New proposals from
Germany for a settlement of the Lusi-
tania controversy, which the Berlin
foreign office hopes will be acceptable
to the UnJeu states, are expected TO
be presented TO the State Department
next week. Ii is understood the ne
gotiations between Secretary Lansing
and Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambas sador, recently progressed to a
point where settlement was expected
at Christmas. Ii was said the Ger
man proposals resulting from these
conversations probably would arrive
soon after New Years Day.
Information received here indicates
that the Berlin foreign office is
anxious to end the controversy. n
spite of adverse public opinion said TO
have been aroused by the American
requests for withdrawal of the German
naval and military attaches and the
demands upon Austria-Hungary as a
rsult of the sinking of the Ancono.
The present status of the negotia-
tions is very closely guarded. The
/ United States has contended for dis
aVowal OF the SINKING OF the Lusi-
tania and reparation Tor the American
lives lost A proposal by Germany to
arbitrate the question of indemnity
was rejected. II has since been sug-
gested that Germasy might make re-
paration with the understanding that
it would involve no admission OF
wrongdoing. 1t is understood that nc
agreement will satisfy the United
States unless it contains something ir
the nature OF a disavowal, but Ger
, many contends that her instructions
, to submarine commanders to discon
tinue such attacks as that on the Lus
itania is the most effective disavowa
that could be given.
1t is regarded here as especially sig
nificant that a settlement of the Lusi
tania case should become imminent a
a time when Teutonic diplomatic Gil
cles are represented as being prepare,
: for a diplomatic break between tn
United States and Austria-Hungary
Clearing up of the Lusitania case, off
cials believe, would have an impOrtan
bearing on the controversy with Wei
ma. That situation remained unchans
ed. without word from Ambassado
-, Penfield or any official indication {
y when Austrias reply TO oecretar
Lansing's renewed demands might b
expected.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Must Serve II Over q.

Washington.-The State Depart
nent has been informed that the Brit
Ish military authorities no longer are
willing to release adult alients regular
ly enlisted in the British army. IN
vases of Americans under age Great
Britain probably will continue to re-
spond to appeals from the relatives
and friends made through the State
Department, but where Americans
over 81 years old have enlisted, even
though they falsely pretended to be
british subjects, they will be held fol
service.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
RuInarians Move Back.

Iondon.-A dispatch to the Times
from SaIoniki says: The bulgarians
have Withdrawn four miles from the
Treek frontier between Gievgeli and
noiran and are busy fortifying a
stroug line of natural POSITIONS. On
,ur side the work Of fortitication is
being facilitated by the fine weather
md is peing energetically advanced.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
sac. .ooo. 900 War Order.

delphia.-Officers of the Mid
vale Steel and Ordnance Company an
nounced that the company had closed
a contract for s30.O00,00O worth of
shells for the French government. The
contract includes 100000 shells rang
ing in size from Sl9 to II inches and
all must be delivered next year. IL
is probable that part of the order will
be sublet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Emit seareoation Move.

St. Louis.-A suit seeking an In
junction to prevent the race segrega-
ton election was filed in the circuit
court here by negro lawyers. The
suit questions the constitutionality Of
the initiative clause OF the new city
charter.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Germans Lose 5000 Men.

ris.-"Information received re-
garding the fighting on December Il
between Ypres and Armentieres ind:-
Gates that the Germans sustained a
loss of more than 5000 without gsin-
ing any ground, says a dispatch TO
La Liberte from the Northern front.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Millions in Ships Lost.

Liverpool. = The more important
steamship losses during the month OF
October are estimated by the Liver
pool Underwriters Association at a
cost of over S11 ,OOO.O 900, Of which over
half is attributed to the war.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

A suit that has excited some inter
est was determined by Judge King, of
the Civil District Court, when John
F. Coleman, civil engineer, was award
ed $4,000 against the Sewerage and
Water Board for his services in con-
nection with the investigation of the
affairs OF the board by himself, W. b.
Gregory and Arsene Perrialliat. The
board had rendered to the claimant
S1,75O in full settlement for his ser.
vices, but this had been refused and
the suit followed The Sewerage
and Water Board held that it had EN-
ployed Rudolph Herring and other en-
gineers of international reputation al
the rate offered Coleman, but Mr.. Cole
mac contended that while his services
had extended over months, that of the
outside engineers had occupied day:
only. The court awarded the full
amount OF the claim.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Receiver Asked For T. & p. Ry

Dallas. Tex.-Receivership for the
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
was asked in a petition nled here by
the Bankers Trust Company of New
York. Default in payment Of inter
est ON bonds is alleged. Hearing was
set FOR January 81
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
[6aERBEDs
n CONDITION
], .lss.SOEa IA TAXES
4 sf VISITORS ON
TRIP.
Is TRIP REPORTED
.,.,, Visited and Ad'
u.ed Of conser"a-
...,e,s Natural Re-
20 were Made
New Orleans

/ F1itfbE IL "
4 I. 4, a IN . mos
d, 'rr.inz ecndit'
~ ~ done this s[es, ..I,., I'LL.
=. s.ls by the recent storm
! q q sigh" This was
4. s Of the observations
nsrander, president OF
..,aa Commission Of
y ysturnsd from an ex-
" s,pscsion at the mouth
- river and in the
q sbs commission report
h1ssting trip. On the
a. liver the Daisy
1 PanhNa-la-H a-Ha'che, Je'
rrtIe Grove, Osuica,
q II yflot Town, where
. .anuss upon the need oi
4 n the states natura.
lv,lIIag especially on the
asp vas 10 have regula
; syulsr industry and thu
{ sisntifc methods o
nan Of the highes
\ ~ trade we're wanted
y ID made by the com
= u q revelation to
rruee citizens accompany
II Aleyander, on his invi
~ nurfh Louisiana coul'
X what southern Louis
/ natural resources
a1rzi Alexander wa
u work Of the CON
slzis It the mouth of tn
y lhs market hunters ar
n nenbers Of the part
5pnun Of the Polo Due
W. shooting.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Nuakes in Guatemala.

observation-disclosures earthquakes
we're reported here from Central and
Southern Guatemala, in some OF the
most populous and fertile points in the
country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Nin.teen Victims at Macon

Macon. Ga.-Nineteen persons were
aiken to Macon hospitals suffering
rom gun,hot wounds ana injuries
rom fireworks as a result of the
christmas celebration here. cnly two
~ the woraded are white persons.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Many Ships Ice Bound.

Berlin.-Reports from Copenhagen
say that more than 100 ships. CHIEFLY
American. British and French, have
been caught in the ice in the White
sea and Will have 10 spend the winter
there.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
LARGEST Gas Well In.

Enid, Okla-What is said by local
oil and gas men to be the largest gas
well in the world was brought in en- a
lease IL miles northeast of Blackwell,
Okla.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Sci, Gunboat to Cuba.

Seattle, Wash.-The Navy Depart
ment notified state officials here that
he gunboat Vicksburg, used for years
as a training ship by the Washington
Naval Militia, has been sold to the
Cuban government.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
nrnu Cnrps Leave.

London.-A British Indian army
corps has left France for another field
of operations, it was officially an
nouncet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

After the first OF the year every In
dustrial plant in this section will be
running full time. 1t has been an
nounced that the big shipyards of the
Clooney Construction Company, two
miles south of Lake Charles, which
have been operating for six months
with a reduced working force, will sun
full after the holidays. The shipyards
employ 800 men when operating to ca
pacity. A marked revival in business
is anticipated after the first of Oe
year, as the city is mainly dependent
on its manufacturing industries, which
employ 1900 workmen.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Another British Ship Sinks.

onr5n.--The steamer Van Stirum
has been sunk. The crew was landed.
The Van Stirum was vessel Of 1884
tons gross, owned by the British Ad-
miralty.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
d HAPPENINGs.

ouslng down OF the Lock
and Tie Lower Lafourche
~ the sugar season OF
{ ~ lhortest for many
= ssetion, was brought to
D Lower Lafourche ran a
sncuth and handled about
fors, making a part OF
y nd . part into sugar.
mzlinl white granulated
Nv taoice for family use,
svs for the larger REIN.
phdiag season at the
atM lssted forty-six days,
~ absut 10000 tons OF
saking In the neighbor.
1Ne pounds of sugar.
sstzion sranulated.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

Probably the biggest load Of pecans
on record passed through Ocean
Springs, when c. 5. Bell drove into
town perched on a double Wagon load
OF grated pecans, pied IS high as
hays; ..cK
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

At a special meeting Of the mayor
and board OF aldermen of Opelousas
bids were opened for the fiscal agen-
cy contract for the ensuing two years.
The Opelousas National Peoples State
Banks made identical bids OF per
cent interest on daily balances, a
charge OF 3 per cent interest on sums
advanced up TO the average OF de-
posits an. 7 3-4 per cent charge for
amounts above that sum. The Ope'
lousas National, having given satisfac'
ton as fiscal agent for the past two
wears. was awarded the contract.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08
Detectives Cassard ana Mellon OF

Detectives Cassard ana Mellon OF
New Orleans arrested Hillery Benja-
min, negro. and charged him with
peddling morphine. in violation of the
Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act. When
searching the negro's room the detec-
rives found a box OF Mexican cigars.
on which no duty appeared to havo
been paid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

Opelousas received a Christmas
present in the shape of a check for
SS,O5S.O4. being payment through A
L. LaCombe. general agent OF the New
Brunswick Insurance Company. for
that companys pro rata of loss in IN"
recent power plant fire.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

The party of travelling men, popu-
larly known as the Winfield Poker
Players" have had their jail and fine
and costs sentence commuted 10 fine
and costs on the recommendation OF
the board OF pardons. These six drum
mers worried with the monotCnous
routine of selling their goods, indulg-
ed in a poker game within five miles
Of the WINFIELD High School and were
discovered by the authorities.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

Superintendent L. ]. Alleman an
nounces tha. the convention for par
ish school superintendent has been
fixed by Superintendent Harris for
January 20 and q at Lafayette. All
the parishes of southwest Louisiana
will be represented. January 20 the
educators will visit three consolidated
country schools. Next day the Off
GERS will consider the type OF plant
hest suited for country schools.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

The Dgach!ta grand jury, which
made It's hnai raporL gave saloons
and gamblers a shock. \ total or |
-rr--two cases were investigated and |
nineteen true bills returned. The re-
port SAYS there was an exhaustive eX.
animation into the gambling ques-
rcn hut there vas not a single In
stance where forms prohibited by law
were iuduIged in as the state law only
prohibits banking games.
There was abundant evidence OF
other forms OF gambling in our judg-
ment as demOranzing and detrimen-
IA. 10 the welfare and good morals OF
the community as the games prohibit
ed by the statutes"
Here II was cited that special acts
were passed and the representatives
10 the Legislature were urged to in
rr0duce a bill to prohibit all forms OF
gambling within five miles of the Mon
roe and West Monroe schools.
The saloons, the report says point
! edly and openly" violated the Gay
= ~.'HIIh'k ldN III NIc Sdlt VI llHuOi "
-Hf.-r and blacks. The grand jury
..G ~ ra-u- - an injustice ~ il
. saloon men n This - - lL...
, ....,,.. a- ... wula-rs had been IN
/ formed that the saloons were toIu
| their present methods would be con-
| doned. We have decided TO over
look the violations of the past. Dut
take this occasion TO serve notice upon
them that they must in future oD
serve the law, and upon our re-assem
bling again il is our intention to pre-
sent bills against all who continue &C
violate the law"
Following this came the request FOL
the court to convene the grand jury
in March that they may again review
the subject
. General conditions in the parish
4, with reference to law observance :!
better, says the report. There are few
serious crimes, most of the offense
growing out of petty neighborhoot
q disputes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

sea q a human being
= Punt Pire. 1t was ap-
- 4 . male. the teeth
w covered with a growth
sdicating that the un.
. ls lie some time ago.
= e''ralated that the skele,
y nat Of Alphonse Cou.
m With his little home,
NY IN the September
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

-. an employee of the
-, ae Ged on 4eld. died
- aospital, OF injuries
1Neo satonobue turned
l-oney road.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

cuntinues to be the
eity in america, due
uken BY her people in
e'y and port Clippings
seek by the New Or
Of Commerce reflect
q The leading newspa-
mes Of the United
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

- 4e Calais Marsh Gro
1o now under lease
|ss erOcery Company.
was sold at Pla-
49, fellman. the con.
~ b.oeO cash. This
y Wy the property of
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

parish registration
' o'clock Christmas
'0as had met that re-
'ss 'suas an Increase of ap-
over the 1914 regis
'nrations were count
NE inst day the dis
was open after the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

~ an automobile
E 'sence Of Widow Oar
~ H'as two miles north
keiiing guns on the
aanded her money or
~ o0'ained all the cash
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-08

IN. my Z. council has open
-. NS'eeo electric lignt
\ bonds, that of the
Bank and Trust
.aeinnati, being ac-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
TEN YEARS ACC.

Hon S T. Render presidon' n 'hs
Norman Milling Hul Grain company and
owner NJ tho electric light ard power
plant pt that p1ra' vas H visitor In mo
city Yesterday
bud" Risoley captain NJ the Okl,-
homt CT, baseball team. his. " is said.
asked for h's release
Everett GosA came In on the Rock Is
land REt night from Ann Arhor whers
no has been attending school
Major + simpson associate editor
of 'ho n Reno Democrat v1s In ths
city Yesterday
Nu a. y Amrs nnI son Master pen
NI'rn lon Thuudl, for ,.r with
relatives ir Macon Mis-
Tho 81 louia Democrat gives m ac.
count ~ the marriage n NJ charles
a. Frost ~ This ,Ity and Miss ripr,
Srhilunr ~ Hrcs,u Germany Tho
wedding comes No. surprise 10 his
friends here who dld not know No vas
anticipating leaving m" ranks N hach-
pl0fIHm
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
Some Laughs


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W. ,','' "'.' ''''N, "."
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W. said Philip looking up ~ ~"
old 'rw'r suddenly perhaps ~ 'ou
''" N''w' hnH opened h'r slv-pIct1r"s
n'f" hN nrs' li'r" won econ m" 'i'il
Conn" ny dawn '"npns n.r'" IN" Nvd
'.' 'n' r"l. .'n'n"l IIp uof 'fl"''
'w'nr m h' nks ~ nr" 'u the Yves.
'.' ragged I'I's ~ mdnrh' hh.t H0
'"n Wins hl"''nr on' the fnud
d'rus moon
W,u na rsrrcd hs rustic. mot
since give 4p dr0n."
An American having na ln English
man mat hr shu, 900 ono part. .ulpr oc.
.son ''' snlno N.s int'r'r'or osaoi
Hw Nh' h' ihn' make u l"'o m
'r'"
>" said h" .fra nor ussW Inn coins
?" 'c. No. '0r ono sn"'
W.arc.ron tho Err.t.mnu. latormln.
cd not ID. D, ol'Iunr. n.grn tn ,oW O
tory u' u man ssh. SWAIN F"w Liverpool
io EN.''u
ud sur.s,c him ,ours,.fr' asked th.
Yankee uad'ns
WHY. YES ~ rp.ra. IIj I v,q
.Dmirs across and our vessel r...,J him
p m.l. uuf " Ros'an hprhor
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
scHrLLee's NEUTRALITY

Tho following sor, is Folur mo rounds
~ the continental papers. including even
those NJ Austria German mud bans
mot rrcou'N BOO schiller. house 200 Wet.
mar Ns they stood gazing rc,crruily on
the scene th" German. sWeluug with
pride. remarked 10 his fellow visitor
so this is where our national poet.
Schiller. liycd''
Pardon mo" said tho other. mot ma
uonIl hu' international
"Uow so'' asked the German. with sur.
prise
"Whv consider hls work" 'hr Dan.
replied He wrote Mafy stuart Tor IN.
English. The Maid ~ Orleans for IN.
French 'ErmonI' 'or tho Dutch. William
Tel. f0f tho Swiss s."
And what ma he write 'or the Ger.
mans rn,7' broke ir tho other Fat
came Nh Danes answer
For tho Germans he wrote The Rob.
hers ".i London opinion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.

At the meeting Of The city council last
night nll bids for the paving of the city
streets were rejected Later the specin.
cations were changed and will be read
ycriscd
In the opening NJ the Alamo hotel on
Second street this city viii have It's
third urst ul1sa house The date n tho
opening BE- fixed for the first Of next
month
The Territorial convention NJ tho
Christian Endoryor opcus at Edmond
this evening
Lnai evening o pnrty " Young people
mot ~ ne home ~ Ars CLAUDIA llf1en
White md organized club which viii
be- called rho Thrspnn club Officers
nrr President Charles Fhttcry, vice.
president John Hnbe, secretary and
treasurer. ~ Ettor They viii have
dances every Friday evening q, RIVER
sid. park. ,Ntp,ronrd ny Mrs White.
The m,mbrrs ar, Misses Irene Hickey.
Eu.r Rockefeller Louise Phillips Connie
Smith runI., Bryce Ella Chandler.
Alice Hanson f., B1nkonship. LIllis
Durhni. Minnie H'Hn and Mrs Hi,key.
nni M.s.rs Charles and Harry Flat
terry Edwin sutton. ~ t't'f John
Hahr Hugh MrCrrd'" Eir nunhnm.
Jess Iii and Fred uurIsnd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

The German imperial chancellor saws hc wa. moot rr
sronsihlc tor the war Why. ~ course uo, Any sowl
German American olloncor can toll you that 'nr man rr
tnon.Ino lor mn-l VI Me Nnr !. WnoIrlN N--n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
Walt MaSOn'S
Prose Poem

TlIE bush Whorcon the hu-hing
rose when thing, are favorable,
grows. i, looking sick and blue,
to keep the bush from going dead, |
give 1t ar-rnnlr Of lend and London
purple, too wash the stem with
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

And remember dear Madam II YOU get tho vote yoru
have to read the editorials Did you ever think about
that?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

Wacmclou,. cnnIalourc-. green onions. coru ON the
cob berries of loo ,ar''o, nm hero The ,rrorc,
Of peace les, renowned and good deal more pail
AIahc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

You didn't see John u Rockefeller wasting any time
NJ the conventions The politicians have uer gas
hut John u will stick 10 gasoline
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

X crosse ne. ulId
dope the leaves
with Paris green,
and other com
pounds weird and
20, | l-r the poi
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19
SATURDAYS
CIRCULATION ....
DAILY AVERAGE FOR MAY
.28,466
28,474

LINES WORTH REMEM RERING.
To tell a falsehood is like the cut Of
saber; for though the wound may heal, the
scar of il will remain.-SAADl.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

when the mIlarss get the country al rcndy and
primcd for var, what thon' why then they'll produce
the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

War fiction, the licrat tell us, is unsatisfactory So
are facts
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

io ~" husband and Wife acting lover.
ou the sage "of course not II de-.
rfoNs tho realism '- baltimore Nmsr.
.,.u
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

Euircnrhcd I'm silence auI behind his mI,rc'rnhlc
wire cntaugIcmcn,s Mr. lushcs {, making rhc sphinx
look comparatively frivolous
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

There are two Charles The republican ticket and %.
a student of history Mr. Iuehc. knows what happened o
Charles the First
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

The colonel may have shattered rh .in no.k
and husky voice, hu, there's nothing The matter with
his rs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-19

Christian Endoryor opcus at Edmond
this evening