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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
Activities of Women.

British Columbia has woman factory
inspectors.
There are suffrage leagues in every
part OF Canada
Mattresses Of Toronto, Canada have
organized a union.
Several Brooklyn women are taking
UP Red Cross work il preparation Of
their being called upon in case this
country goes 10 war
Mary Pickford. probably the highest
salaried moving picture actress in the
world. is going to appear on the speak
ing stage.
Miss Jessie P. Campbell, daughter
Of former Governor Campbell Of Ohio.
is going TO France 10 act as a nurse
in the army.
Lady Paget has raiced by means OF
entertainments and bazaars nearly
$500 900 since the great war began,
which she has applied to the needs of
the war sufferers in Belgium. France,
Italy and Serbia
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
WORTH KNOWING

Children from sanitary homes ad-
vance more rapidly in school than
those from dirty premises.
Quicksilver is 131s times heavier
than water.
Every square mile Of sea is esti-
mated to contain about l20000.0O0
fish.
The 10 countries having the least
blindness ara as follows. Belgium
before the war; had ~ blind persons
10 every 100000 OF the population;
Canada. A.: Netherlands, 46, Saxony.
A.. New Zealand. A.. Western Aus
tralia. so; Hongkong, 81. Prussia, 50.
Denmark. -; Germany, 60; New
South Wales. Gu. and the United
states. 81
Except that Of China. san Marino
has the longest national hymn.
Extensive asphalt beds have been
uncovered in Honduras.
The United States public health
service has trapped 6l5,744 rodents in
New Orleans in the past IS months.
The failure OF the mortality rates
Of measles and whooping cough to
chow a reduction during the last Is
Years is due % the fact that they are
highly communicable in their early
stage. when diagnosis IS most difficult
An induction balance has been 10
vised for the purpose OF locating
buried shells in the soil Of the former
battlefield. so that the farmer may go
over i safely with the pillow.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
June 9, 1915.

French gained at NeuvIiieSt.
Vast and the Forest Of le Pretre.
Austro-Gerrars took Stanislau.
italians captured Norfdlccne.
Allies landed more troops at
Sedd-ui- Sanr. GaIlipoli.
Second American LusitanIa note
sent 10 Germany.
British destroyed German subna
rine.
German submarine sank British
steamer Lady Salisbury.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
June II, 1915.

Russians defeated Mackensen's
army and hurled Linsinaen's army
across the Onester.
Italians took Ploekcn.
Fierce fighting fo- Goritz and
along the lsc 20.
Severe ting rear Mados. Gal
lipoi.
Garua, - ~su sf-st Africa, sur
rendered TO =. s.S -euCh force.
Turkish cruise, W.--liu Sank
Russian destroyer in -.a- So.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
June 2, 1918.

French made advances south OF
Ar-as ard m the Labyrinth.
Teutors pushed back Russians m
East GaICId.
Secretary Of State Bryan re
signed, sapproVirg presidents
policy toward Gerr any.
German submarine sank SIX more
vessels.
Austrian aerCpIGne 6onbarced
Venice.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
June 10. 1915.

Germans took French trenches
near Souain and Les Mesnii.
Russians forced Germans TO re
treat in Baltic provinces and ad-
vanced in Gaiicia.
Teutons in 6ukowina crossed the
Pruth.
italians occupied Podestagno,
north Of Cortina.
Two British torpedo boats and
many other vessels sunk by Ger
man submarines.
Germany insisted the w. p. Frye
case go before a prize court.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
Undduntec

The local police department states
that II is not prepared to make thumb
print tests"
What's TO De dore?
"Oh, it is still prepared TO ded1oe
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10

With 4 thorough knowledge OF Ger
many and France. acquired by years
OF study in both countries, the new
war minister OF Japan. Lieut.. Gen
kenrichi Oshima. takes office well
equipped for the high honor conferred
on him
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-06-10
Educational Scheme.

I'm in favor of this proposition 70
have graphophones in the public
schools"
Are, eh?"
Yes, it will give the history
chance 10 repeat itselL'-Lousy'l4e
CourierJourual
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

pairs year % every man. woman and
child 10 the United states.
Carpets were made first IN Philadelphia
Now 40,000,oQ0 yards Of carpets and rugs
enough to put a belt around the world,
are made In Philadelphia each year The
fret payer mill was started in Philadelphia.
The largest lace factory In the world is in
Philadelphia. The largest hat factory Is
in Philadelphia The FIRST movies were
made in Philadelphia, in 1861 as a help
to statesmen handling machinery. The first
antitoxin was discovered in Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia was established the first
bank in the Colonies (17s1) and the first
mint for coining United States money
(1792).
"The first art school (iso5) and the pio-
neer school for the training of teachers were
founded here. The oldest playhouse is here,
and the first Shakespeare performance in
the United States was given in Philadel.
phia.
Here were established the first 300 the
FIRST botanical garden 072s), the first sub.
scription library U73D the first American
philosophical society U740) the first water
works u799), the first academy of natural
sciences Usi2), the first numismatic society
Qs5s) and the first building and loan asso-
citation In the United States uS3D. They
exist today. Philadelphia had the first pub.
lie school U689), the first Masonic lodge
(l73O), the first American dispensary (l7s6)
and the first volunteer fire company U73Gl
The first Arctic expedition from America
left Philadelphia (t755) and the first ex-
pertinent on steamboats, was made in the
Schuylkih River Q773). The first locomotive
made in America was built here in 1927. So
much for what Philadelphia has done. Now
what we are to do for the future
What Will you do to help your city--to help
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
100 CITY BOOSTERS
10 BE DRILLED TONIGHT
BY POOR RICHARDS
Lessons in Intelligent and Scien-
fific Advertising of Munich
pality Will Be Taught at
Dance
EACH WILL GET PRIMER
PoiHts in Training
of Citg's Boosters

One thousand Philadelphians are
being given lessons in boosting in
preparation for the big cad" mems
convention which will be held here
next month.
Poor Richard Club has issued a
booster primer, from which the
booster squad is learning the rudi-
mentary elements of efficient Phila-
delphia boosting. Primer is entitled
"Home, Sweet Home"
Booster Squad will swoop down
upon the 10000 delegates to the
ad convention and make every one
Of them lifetime boosters for Phila-
delphia.
Slogan Of Poor Richard Club is
philadelphia First City, 1880. In
1880 Philadelphia was the leading
city in the United States. What has
been done can be done. Let's cele-
brate our centennial by being first
again"
Poor Richards and associates will
hold drill and dance tonight in 1st
Regiment Armory. Wives and lady
friends will attend. Refreshments
will follow exercises on drill floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

, about 200 teams at wors
lrSseu 1,'. only about 5000 ~ and thet
Inis ss Is one-haif Of tba ards s Of NIT
curing ring the same period ias, a'a0ant , e1iiss
me only explanation u year
ets otsep are s, not bringing out ths,r ,a. hoes
poas,. Senet words, they are taEiear rubbish Y
hearted nea @ interest in the ciesnS,sn leaning only ~
are are not digging out the oup corr1 work ~ NJ
Su. 5,a, .ne alleys and backysrds Or elssh5.,
disturbing Iiial,s the hiding piacss u They are ~
.lcropes ,ana or the breeding pIs. ot danssfs'
ooes. ot course, this does ssoes Of rnosom
oyfeTly,Dody of nly,sy but 4 is certain ths, not <
OIL ,rh S1tlzens are delinquent tb,s nay w thousas'
Ihe Importance Of clean,,,.y year.
pe expressed too forcibly. h !. week cam.
snouio @ command the interest = work ~,
son IN the city. with wars o. every -
az hand we cannot afford 10 weather hss, 49,
ing lms spots Tor mosquitoes ana dsntain btess.
rms has been a wet spring aus usIsessa .s esfss
MOSQUITOES will be larger ano tSs. ms crop 4
SUMMER ,s, unless we wipe out ~ ever n,
places , Neglect of the dutIss' tt 'ne hIesiIs'
, week means a high infant 10. oL eleaats
Philadelphia this summer faa aaneortalItS ~
set to work today and maSa ,ns ,,s ,lselss,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
TURNING CLOCKS FORWARD
SCORNED BY U. S. OFFICIALS
Observatory Says Europe's Plan for
More Daylight Is Foolish

WASHINGTON May 2i.-Uncle Sam is
very well satisfied with Greenwich time.
Powers abroad and setting his clocks
ahead. This is the belief of the Naval
Observatory, Uncle Sans time maker.
A sad commentary on mankinds weak
ness" and "fmham pure and simple"
were the officials terms for the plan
which Europe believes will provide more
daylight
"The European who used to arise at
g." said an official, NOW arises at Z,
which officially is called 8 O'Clock. He
quits work at what used to be 5 o'clock,
thereby having an additional amount of
daylight But, now he's got it, what's he
going to do with IL? The scheme will film
fam him in summer, but not in winter"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
JESUITS AND SISTERS
TO OBSERVE JUBILEE
OF FATHER GULDNER
Solemn High Mass Will Be
Sung in Gesu Church to Cele-
brate Fifty Years in
Order
DIGNITARIES TO ATTEND

Prominent Catholic ecclesiastics, members
OF the laity and Sisters from various relig-
! ious orders will crowd the large edfoe of
the Jesuit Church of the Gesu, 18th and
stiles streets tomorrow morning, to pay
honor 10 the Rev Benedict ]. Guldner 8. j.,
who will celebrate the golden Jubilee of his
entrance into the Society of Jesus. Solemn
High Mass will be sung at 1030, with the
Rev. Father Guldner as celebrant the Rev
George Quinn, s. j., president of Stanislaus
College, Buffalo, as deacon, and Joseph N.
Dmond. s. j., president of Holy Cross Col
lege. Worcester. Mass as subdeacon. Arch
bishop Prendergast will preside, and the
sermon will be preached by the Very Rev.
Patrick McHale. G. M
Father Guldner, who is one of the best
known educators in the Jesuit order, and
one of the most widely loved priests In this
city, was born in Bous, near Saasouls lin
the Rhine province of Prussia, March 10.
1881. He came to America In 1855, and
May 25 Of the next year entered the Jesuit
novltlate at the Sault-au-Recollet, near
Montreal, Can. He studied philosophy at
Woodstock, Md, 1S74-75, and philosophy
and theology at Laval, France, where he
was ordained a priest September o, 1878.
He taught classics and rhetoric for 10
years in various Jesuit colleges in Canada
and the United States; philosophy and
medical ethics at Georgetown He also
taught at Fordham and st. Josephs Col
lege this city. and has been connected with
the latter college ever since 1907 as spirit
ual director. Before coming to St Joseph's
College he was stationed at Fordham Uni
versity. n. Y. Father Guldner was also
professor of philosophy in the Woodstock
scholastcate 1SS4-1SsS, and editor of
Woodstock Letters" He wrote several
articles for the Catholic Encyclopedias and
contributed to various Catholic magazines.
Prominent ecclesiastics, who will be pres
ent tomorrow include, Bishop Dougherty,
former bishop in the Philippine Islands
and now bishop of Buffalo; the Rt. Rev.
John j. McCort auxiliary bishop of this
city, Right Rev. Monslgnor Henry T.
Drumoole, LII. D., rector of st. Charles
Borromeo's Seminary, Overbrook the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

Rirht Pev. MonslRnor James p. Turner,
Right Rev. Monsignor James P. sinnott and
many others.
A number Of the well known Jesuits
present win be former boys whom Father
Guldner taught during his long term as an
educator Among out-of-town Jesuits pres
ent will be Rev. Father Joseph F. Hansel-
man. s. j., president of Woodstock College'i
Rev rather Joseph Mulery, president of
Fordham University, New Yorki Rev. John
II. o'Rourlse, S. j.. editor of The Messenger
prookIvn College; Rev. william Ennis,
president of Loyola College, Baltimore; Rev.
M u TIerney s. j., editor OF America, and
Rev. J. Harding Fisher, s. j., associate
editor OF America,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
MOVIE PROFITS ENLARGED
Pathe Head Tells Authors League Re-
ports Are Exaggerated

NEW YORK, May 24.-J. A. Berst, one
of the heads of the Pathe Freres Motion
Picture Concern, said last night:
Let me reassure the Authors League
as to the fabulous profits in the motion
picture busness-they do not exist, press
reports to the contrary"
Mr. Berst's statement was in answer to
the idea of the Authors League to affiliate
itself with the American Federation of La
bor-"an attempt to hold up and pilfer from
the movie industry" as he termed It.
The authors say they get $500 for a pic
ture, on which the producer earns S35, 900
net. They want 10 per cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
BOYS paddle" Millionaire,s Son

NEW YORK, May 94.-William Lemp
Jr.., 15-year-old son of the millionaire st
Louis brewer, was recently severely pad.
died by fellow students at the Newman
School for Boys, Hackensack N ]. AS a
result of the padding, the boy has been
withdrawn from the school.
Lemp was asked by Lannin Benolst,
first classman, to perform some duty on
the campus. Young Lemp refused and
talked back" He was stretched across a
chair. Nineteen boys are said to have
joined in on the padding operation that
followed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
GETS CAPITOL JOB
Philadelphia Named to Clerkship in
Auditor Generals Department

HARRISBURG. May 24-James G.. Con.
nors, of the 14th Ward, Philadelphia, and
protege OF Congressman John r. K.
Scott, has been appointed to a clerkshp
in Auditor General Powelrs department.
He was clerk in the last Legislature.
Rumors of friction among some Of the
subordinate heads of Powels department
have been heard recently, and it is said
there will be some changes. Auditor Cen
eral Powell would not confirm these, but
said no one would be removed except for
cause.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
1.ohiah Student Dead

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, May "a
Henry n. Mcguire, 20 years old a post
graduate student at Lehigh University and
a son of j. f. Mcguire, general manager
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, is dead here
from, a complication Of diseases. Another
brother died short time ago. Another is
the Rev william Mcguire, of Philadel-
nhia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
q 'KENSINGTON' OUR SLOGAN
Is, 'KENSINGTON' FOREVER"
Song to yankee Doodle" Air at Trade
Board Banquet

Ine n. B. T. Is here tonight,
Our strength II sure and tried:
we'll pave the roads the streets we'll light
And boast our city's pride.
Chorus
"Kensington" our slogan is
"Kenslngton' forever!
Here's three cheers for the X. b. T.,
Well give It all together.
This song, to the air of Yankee Doodle. ("
is sweeping through Kensngton today. fol.
lowing its formal introduction to that sec.
ton of the city at the annual dinner of the
Kensington Board of Trade last night
It was sung and resung dozens of times
at the banquet, which was attended by 200
business men. Mrs. r. Lincoln Mcneil,
wife of the boards president. Is the author
Mayor Frederick w. Donnelly, of Tren.
ton, was the guest of honor at the dinner,
in Schroeder's Hall, Kensington avenue and
Cumberland street. other speakers were
E. j. Cattell, representing Mayor Smith
David Isaacman, Philip Sterling, ]. Gross.
man, James C. johnson and President Nc.
Neil.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
North Wales School Gardens Started

NORTH WALES, Pa, May 24.-Women
of the Civic Club. of North Wales are su-
perintending the establishment Of gardens
at the public schools of the borough. The
work of planting the gardens and also of
grading and besutifying the school lawns
has been started.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
Radio Message Coz. on0. y.

IS, SYDNEY. oi. n. s. w, May atl-rsue s,''es
lean steamship Ventura, rro,,, Inc Ana.
cisco, reported on arriving hers s san Frss
II mad picked up wireIess .ouay u
the station at Tuckerton, N. 7 Jssses isss
1000 miles from the American r,a wnen a "a
is declared to have broken p'Snt ~, nA
records. all woflf,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

We offer you wonderful
values in this sale. These
massive Refrigerators are
now being sold at prices
that save you money
Sow's your opportunity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
CHIEF CONNELL CALLS
ON SLACKERS TO PUT
MORE VIM IN CLEANUP
Some Householders Taking Only
Half-hearted Interest in
Municipal House
cleaning
SOUNDS WARNING NOTES
Photorraphs illustrating this article on
pietorfal page.

Phlladephians are taking but half
hearted Interest In Cleanup Week" ac-
cordlng to a statement issued today by
william II. Connell chief of the Bureau OF
,TIirhways, He says that citizens must
apply more vim to the municipal house,
cleaning IL they wish to wipe out disease
germs and cut down fire risks.
Although today is the clty's third day
of housecleanng, Mr.. Gonnell says that
only about half as much rubbish has been
collected during the three days as during
the same period last year.
Yesterday" said Mr.. Connell, I'VE had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-09
One OF The Great Issues

Universal military training IN time OF peace unlver-
sal service in time Of war favored by the Pro-
gressve platform but the Republicans lodged the issue
The Republicans missed opportunity. The principle
Of universal training and universal service is right and
necessary. If It does not at present meet the unani
response Of Americans that is due to lack
Of understanding than to anything else.
The president himself the other day admitted that
he did not principle object universal training and
service Of there viii be many in all parties who
viii continue 10 doubt the political expediency Of adopt
ing the principle to guide immediate legislation But
there presented to the people Of the United
States issue more clear cut than this It Wash
ngtons idea that military training should be of
conditions Of exercising the citizens rights and fran
chises. The American constitution contempIaes this
The greatest of the first years of our government
advocated it. regardless of party.
No deny that It is the duty of every able
bodied citizen to defend the country in OF need
Then why not train him FOX his own protection and
Why not accept in law and actual practice the principle
Of duty to the nation which deny exists?
An employed regular army Is necessary, and this
may well be based volunteer enlistment, after the
manner Of employment of police force state constable
larry, fire department But the reserve which should
number millions should not be tainted by the volunteer
system. The should be made up Of all able
bodied men, trained in the eementas of military serv-
ice, and subject to call by tie president for military
service upon any method by which fair play might be
assured by which personal political sectional favor-
tsm might be eliminated; by which every man in time
OF emergency might be ordered by the national auhor
ties to perform such task he best fitted for and as
the needs of the nation require.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-09
Short Snatches From Everywhere

= ne milk Of human kindness would be much richer
II u wasn't SKINNED so often--Chicago News
Even notes between the United states and Mexico
are peter than artillery exchanges-San Francisco
Doesn't look though they will ever capture villa
Rapids (Afich) News
The driving appears TO be much better on the
1A4FarQne plateau than in the vicinity of Verdun.-
syracuse IN y Herald
There was time when party would think OF
entering campaign without promising TO bust the
trusts-Washington Star.
austria is not explaining whether those advances
On me Italian front measured or down
DISQUALIFICATION Times
villa has not been heard from directly for nearly
ulne weeks He must be either very self
contained bandit-Sau Francisco Chronicle
II IL goes much higher the harem queens Will have
70 nave their sweet teeth pulled.-Galveston News.
Mexico is inhabited by 1872 tribes. II any two OF
these were TO learn to love each other the
Tribune
Senator Stone declares that increase in the army
Is needed which convnces host OF Missourians that
some new blood in the senate is-Kansas City
Russians talk eheerfully about continuing the war
Journal
The senate OF san Domingo has voted TO impeaeh
the president OF the republic In the old days the
y Argus w.
What has become Of the old-fashioned subscriber
VINO used TO write scatbing arraignment OF the
papers politics. ending with, 4 dare you print
this Columbia State
An eastern physician Is authority for the state
contracted by kissing It will just our luck to dfs
OF something else-Albuquerque Journal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-09

i, shell than the foreign gun that has
been the sensation of the European
war" said Capt James 3. Allison.
The ~ cannon is the largest field
gun in the United States, and it is
much more powerful than the light
French gun. which is noted for its
wonderful rapidly The explosion Of
several shells Of the order fired from
the American guns would do great
damage within a few minutes. as
each shell weighs 81 pounds and has
great explosive power"
"Cattlemen should not be alarmed on
account Of the drouth, for the cattle
this year are in better condition than
they have been at this season in pre-
viOus years" said ". L Ammonett. q
predict that fat cattle viii have an
excellent market next fall More cat
tie are being raised-the increased
grazing facilities account for this. Fat
steers VIII bring an excellent price this
fall. I think"
Many FL Psse BOYS who are driv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-09

this is a rare happening. The free-
advice is the less people ike IT. and
the nader they get when il turns IN
at the front gate
Advice is mostly given BY neon1a
who have been there or had so--e
relative who has been there and nev-ar
recovered The sick room probably
produces more advice than any other
locality on earth, unless II fs -
YlTat meeting led By a reformed soak
II the average sick person took All OF
the remedies prescribed for him BY
kind-hearted neighoors who have seen
them tried out. his stomach would
look Ike the interior OF a chemical
laboratory within SIX hours The
worse trial the doctor has is the we'll
meaning old lady who Insists on throw
ing plate OF corn-beef hash into a
patient whom he has limited &c a diet
or oeer broth and fresh air.
Advice is nearly always given verb
ally, with the shoulders thrown back
and the chest expanded, but some
times is is written on a typewriter
. nd sent through the mails in the form
OF an anonymous letter. Most people
are in favor OF abolishinS the electric
chair until they receive their first
anonymous letter, accusing them or
1urung with some sprightiy widow
The only place on this continent
where advice is not free is in a law
cffice- II everybody who gave advice
would sharge the regular legal rate
OF 50 minute. young wives would
nave more time in which TO learn
now TO cook and the dySpeptic BRIDE
groom would become extinct
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