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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20


Mrs Pressley's lips compressed as
she read David Dwight's note. The
thought of his marriage to the beau
tiful creature Just across the tea
things was repugnant to her.
Selma Ashton checked the laugh
upon her lips, roguish CLEAN light
ing her eyes. Under lowered lashes
she unused aloud.
He's a dear, old man." she muir
INJURED as though to herself, studying
the shades of disgust upon Mrs. Press
ley's countenance with infinite relish
He's got simply millions and his wife
would get it all, and they say private
physician devotes all his time to keep
Ing him alive from hour to hour"
Mrs. Pressleys nose upturned.
He's SO sweet and kindly" Selma
sighed. And even though he is old
and feeble you can see for yourself
the fame of love burns strong in his
heart. Right on the heels of his note
he announces he will come to put his
Important question. A perfect Loeb
inyar. my dear!"
She threw back her head. bursting
into peal after peal of ringing laugh
ter. Mrs. PRESLEY drew herself erect,
uncertain whether to assume an air
Of injured dignity or to join in the
mirth.
You dear old thing" Selma gasped.
"Of course, haven't any idea of mar
rying him. In the first place he's old,
and in the second place he's not the
man want, and in the third place he
isn't the man l want to marry and
never could be. But you were so fun
ny when you thought me in earnest
Just for that I'll forgive your scolding
about my asking Mr. Iced to send me
q hundred thousand dollars. Now, We
must be ready to receive the eager
wooer."
Her companion ordered the butler
to clear the tea table. then slowly fol-
lowed the beautiful girl up the stairs.
She could hear Selma dismissing
her maid and moved into the hall, &C
companying her to the drawing room.
She hurriedly started to withdraw at
. 1utter Of the door-bell but halted
inquiringiy as the butler entered with
Q note for his mistress.
The companion gazed with increas-
ing wonderment at the young heiress.
A few moments before she had walked
down the stairs with the radiant crea-
ture. the happy, csrefree girl. And
now. in the space OF time II took for
her eyes to travel across the lines
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

The sun gives 500 times the Hight
that q full moon does.
BARRIERS who shave dogs are nuner-
Gus IN Paris Some OF the shaved
anfmsis are Enthusiastically shorn. with
rings OF hair sdorniny their bodies,
alternating with denuded strips.
In normal circumstances Canada
produces about 1900 tons OF news
printing paper a day. Of which 400
tons are used in the Dominion. The
demainder Of 1900 tons is exported
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20
JIrrIkI.ha an American 70,

Curiously enough, the Nv
Japan's famed jinrikisha VI"
lean and a minister, Rev =.
Gable OF Philadelphia. II -
tina, he accompanied CoD
Perry on his epoch-makins
.Iapan in 1853, where he seems
remained. At any rate
was requested by Prince ~
plan Of a vehicle that couiu
in the imperial park at YokOaJ
took mis- idea from a LOW.
chair, substituting man iO'
front wheel.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20

French army surgeons have found
that a mixture OF freshly slaked lime
and phosphorus will remove tattooing
so that il cannot be detected.
Thorite, a mineral produced prin-
cipally in Norway. has been found TO
possess some Of the therapeutic pow
ers OF radium and TO serve as a less
expensive substitute for 1t.
There are about twelve million acres
OF tillable lands in the Philippines. OF
which only about seven million five
hundred thousand acres are cultiyat-
ed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20
v

Dwight looked up from the note
Mrs. Presley had just thrust into his
hands. little puzzled. He had not
known before that the suicide broker
had notified Selma OF the embezzle-
ment OF her fortune. Still. what OF
It now? And why was the unusually
goodnatured lady in such a towering
rage!
but. my dear Mrs. PRESLEY, why
do you give this to me-" he queried.
1T merely states what you and | and
all the world know-that Mrs.
Dwight's fortune was embezzled. Oh.
| see" he cried, a great glow on I'M
Outstanding coming upon him, the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20
H..

There is no poison more subtle nor
effective than self-indulgence. Like
a narcotic II grips the moral sense
and submerges completely every feel
ing OF obligation. But, as with all
drugs. there are moments when the
effect Is bound to wear OF and then
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20

told the young wife instantly the scene
that had just transpired was no secret
to the companion. In a fit of anger.
Selma dismissed her from her service
and she went straight to the husband.
with her story.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-20
FOURTH STORY

>0O''''e"' ''' " 'A' Cpyrght.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A. FarQuhar was business visitor
in Atlantic Monday.
P. A. Casey returned to his home
at Atlantic Monday.
Have new buggy almost new for
sale. Enquire of Rev. A. e. Bogen,
Ross, Iowa.
Lloyd Graham is the new assistant
at the Green Bay Lumber yard, sue
ceeding Earl Mason.
Miss Louise Fredericksen returned
Thursday evening from short visit
with relatives at Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. ID. McCarville, liv-
| ing i'm West Audubon, became the
proud parents of fine girl, born
Friday.
Mrs. ]. E. Mcclure of Stuart came
last week to visit during chautauqua
with her mother, Mrs. Barney Gum
ingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kline re-
turned Monday from visit with their
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson
in Atlantic.
| Miss Nellie Brady returned Satur-
day from her visit with relatives and
friends at Earlham, Des Moines and
Il
Knoxville.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Erhart Andersen, who
visited here with his brother, Holger
Andersen and family, left Monday
for Cedar Rapids.
| The second annual River to River
Boad booster picnic, which was held
last year at Abel, will be celebrated
this year at Newton.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Templeman left
Monday morning for Lake City to Wis
it their daughter, Mrs. George Zaiger
husband and family.
Clyde Miller, who formerly lived
here, came the latter part of last
week to visit relatives and friends. He
is now living at Randolph.
| J. II. Carter and son, Gordon, who
visited their son and brother, G. C.
Carter, and attended chautauqua, re-
turned to Waukee Monday.
Carl Mikkelsen, who is working
in the depot at Wiota, returned there
Monday, having visited here with his
mother, and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doug Rogers, and Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Wheeler were among
the Manning visitors during the past
week at the chautauqua here.
| Mrs. E. B. Scroggan, who enjoyed
the opening days of our splendid
chautauqua, returned to her home at
Defiance the latter part of the week.
| Mrs. Ida Kester, who visited at
Extra with her brothers, Robert and
AID. Watterson, and neice, Mrs. Lou
lKlever, returned to her home at
Lake City Monday.
Bert Stockings of Boone came Mon
day to visit his father, Chas. Stock
ings, and to attend to some matters
with ii. Mendenhall PERTAINING to the
One Minute Washer.
| Mrs. VIM. Wedd and Miss Hazel
Austin of Miltonvale, Kansas, who
visited here a few days at the 4. A.
Bates home, left Monday morning for
a short visit at Clinton.
| T. E. Mason, who has Just finished
taking the state examination at Des
Moines for permit as a licensed en-
balmer, returned Saturday, and de-
parted Tuesday for Primghar to enter
business there.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Hoag and child
rem returned Thursday from their
auto trip, most of their time being
spent in the northern part of the
state. Her mother, Mrs. Halbert, re-
turned with them to make visit
here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-27

Money TO loan ON list and 2nd
mortgages 1t lowest rates. Abstracts
to all Lands and lots In Audubon
County furnished promptly
Arnold, Ross & Rasmussen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-27
CARRIE BROOKS WOOD, DENTIST

Located one door north Of DR..
Brooks office on the ground floor.
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-27
IN HEHEART OF THE NORTHWEST
The World Famed Red River Valley

YOU will find farm land
l. similar in character and
equal in fertility to that in the
best farming communities in
Iowa.
The soil is a deep black val
ley loan. The sub-Soil a rich
porous clay.
The surface is smooth with a
gentle uniform slope toward the
natural drainage water courses.
Results-no waste land: eco
nomical farming.
1t is the quality of land that
elsewhere throughout the re-
liable rain belt is selling at from
5000 to $3.50 per acre and be-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-27

cause of its high quality, its
wonderful fertility and favor
able location, it is destined to
become as valuable as the high
est priced farm land in the
United States.
Today well improved farm
homes can be purchased here
for 500 to 500 an acre. 1t seems
but yesterday when Western
Iowa land was a drug on the
market at these ,prices-land
that is now selling for $50 to
$3.50 an acre.
Buy Northwest land today.
This rapid advance in price will
repeat itself in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

under laws that are both unjust to us
and irimical to the best interests of
the insuring public. Not within our
memory, however, have we had to deal
with a law, compliance with which
would not only take from us the priv
ilege of the price for our policies, but
would even endanger the personal lib
erty of our. agents. Being now con
fronted with such law in South Car
olina 1t is only common prudence for
us to decline to undertake to operate
under It,"
THE bill 10 so drawn that 1t is i'm
possible for us to serve the people Of
the State OF South Carolina and pro-
tect the interests OF our stockholders, {"
said Henry E. Rees, vice president Of
the Aetna Insurance Company.
Some Of the larger Hartford com
panies that have ceased writing busi-
ness In South Carolina are: Phoenix
Fire, National Fire, Aetna, Factory
Insurance. Standard Fire, and Hart
ford Fire.--IIartford Times.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26
CHAUTAUQUA WEEK i'm LAlRENS
APRIL 18TH TO MAY 5TH

Carolina, asking for an election upon
the question of voting an additional 4
mills tax upon the property in said
school district to be used for school
purposes, have been filed with the
county board Of education, an election
ls hereby ordered upon said question,
said election to be held on the 9th day
OF May, 1916, at l.. P. Blakclys store,
In said district, under the manage
ment of the trustees Of said school
district.
Only such electors as return real
or personal property for taxation and
who exhibit their tax receipts and
registration certificates as required in
the general election shall be allowed
to vote.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

Those favoring the 4 mill additional
tax shal! vote a ballot containing the
word YES" written or printed there
on. Those against the mill addi-
tional tax shall vote a ballot contain
the word "N0" written or printed
thereon, Polls shall open at the hour
OF O'Clock in the forenoon and shall
remain open until the hour Of
O'Clock in the afternoon when they
shall be closed, and the ballots count
cd.
The trustees shall report the result
of the election to the county auditor
and the county superintendent of ed
ucation within ten days thereafter.
JAMES II. SULLIVAN,
40-2t By order Of County Board,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26
COMPANY WON IT'S CASE.
Atlanta's Crematory Will Have to be
Paid For.

n hiu rOIs
Atlanta, Ga, April 22.-"Uncle Jim
Woodward's attempt to withhold pay
ment Of the $135OOO balance due on
Atlanta's famous crematory has furn-
ished lot Of copy for the newspapers
and cost the city Of Atlanta $4,000
or more, as the company erecting the
plant has won its case before judge
w. I. Newman Of the United States
district court, and the city must not
only pay the principal sum unpaid, but
also pay 7 per cent interest on this
amount for year and half, pay the
company for operating the plant since
1t was built, and pay the cost Of the
litigation, which will be several thous-
and dollars.
Uncle Jim's" political opponents
arc enjoying a loud rcsoundng laugh
at his expense, while Uncle jim" is
cussing and vowing the city will nght
the case all the way to the United
States supreme court, and then some,
before it will ever pay
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

USED OLD PRIZE SHIPS,
Russian Troops Thought to HIVE Come
from NlndiyOStOk.

Toxic, April %. Announcement OF
the arrival OF Russian army in
France caused a little surprise in Of
ficial circles here. Late in March
three old Russian warships captured
by Admiral Togo at the battle of
Tsu-Shma were sold to the cars
governments for $7,500,000. 1t was
understood then that the warships-
the Soya, formerly Varyag; Sagami,
formerly Peresviet and Tango, for
mcrly would be used for
transport service.
The Russian troops are believed to
have set sail from the port Of Vlad-
Vostok, but it is impossible to state
this definitely.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

DO not delay the purchase Of your
white Mountain" Refrigerator, our
stock Is being reduced very fast. and
1t Will be long time before you again
have the opportunity Of buying at such
prices as we now offer.
s. M. 6 T.. X. WILKES e. co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

On the reverse side
of this tidy red tin
you will read: PRO
cess Patented July
30th, 1907" which
hos made three men
smoke pipcs where
one smoked beforel
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26
- - - ------------'--
VETERAN STAYS COMRADE
Religious Exercises In Progress at the

Religious Exercises In Progress at the
Time.
Grand Rapids, Mich, April % Da-
Vld Burns, aged n, an inmate of the
Soldiers Home here, was in Jail to-
day. charged with the murder last
night OF Thomas Tuft, aged 72, a com
rade at the home.
While religious exercises were in
progress at the home and the old
soldiers were singing Nearer, My God
to Thee the two veterans become in
volved In a quarrel and before any
body knew what was going on, Burns
had stabbed Tuft several times. Both
were said to be under the influence Of
liquor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26
At Oakvillc School.

There will be a picnic at Oakvillc
school house Thursday, April 9th.
Several speakers Of note are expected,
The public Is cordially invited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
State Of South Carolina,
County OF Laurens.

Whereas, petitions signed by legal
number of the qualified electors and
free-holders residing in Ora school
district No. IL, Laurens County, South
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-26

Buy Prince Albert euery-
Where tobacco is sold in
toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and aif-pound tin humi-
dors-and-fhaf corking fine
pound crystal glass hun,i-
dor tOith sponge-n,oistener
top that keeps the tobacco
in such cieUertrim-altUaysl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17
Holl.Oeg Must Define His Peace
Policy or Quit as German Premier

liberals. One of the two purposes of
the agitation was said to be a move
ment against Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, largely on the ground
of internal politics. The other
was directed toward the resumption
of the submarine campaign.
Berlin (Via London), July ls.-In-
formation received here today from
Innsbruck, Austria, stated that DR..
Cesare Battisti, former socialist men,
Der of the Austrian parliament from
Trent, has been put to death for trea-
son. DR.. Battisti was captured while
serving as an officer in the Italian
army, during the offensive in the
Tyrol, and was sentenced to death by
a court-martial.
DR.. Battisti was a leader in the
movement for the Union of Trent and
Trieste with Italy. He fled to Italy
before the outbreak of the war and
joined the Italian army.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17
Commercial Clubs
Light Committee
Working on Report

The Commercial clubs special
electric light committee has received
complete audit of the books of the
company, as we'll as the report of the
special engineers. The committee is
now working on the consolidated
final report. ]. A. Sunderland, presi-
dent of the Commercial club, is chair
man of the committee. The report
when completed is to contain infor-
nation as to the value of the present
electric light plant operating ex-
penses, and all details, together with
recommendation as to what would
be an adequate rate to charge for
light and power current.
When the committee has reported
to the Commercial club, and has had
its report adopted officially, the re-
port is to be made to the city COM
mission. As the report will be very
voluminous, it is expected that it will
be time still before it is completed
and ready to submit
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17

London, July 16.-The conference
of the German chancellor dr.. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, with the political
leaders of the Rcichstag, has been ad-
journed to Monday, says an Exchange
dispatch from Amsterdam, so that the
chancellor may first have an audience
with Emperor William at imperial
headquarters.
The result of his negotiations with
the leaders Of the Reichstag, the els-
patch adds, is awaited with interest
throughout Germany as it is suppo' ed
the chancellor either will be forced to
define his peace policy or to retire.
A dispatch from Berlin under date
Of July said that the campaign in
favor Of the resumption Of active sub
marine war was going on energeti-
cally. The agitation, 1t was said, is sup
ported by the navy league, publicists,
conservatives. and part Of the national
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17
Suffragists JubiIant
DESPITE the Hot Weather

Jubilation reigned, despite the heat
at the City Central Suffrage meeting
at the Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION Saturday afternoon, when
returns in the house-to-house suffrage
canvass in Omaha were reported.
ward by ward.
Suffrage sentiment has grown
stronger since the last campaign be-
yond our greatest expectations, ac-
cording to these returns" declared
Mrs. f. M. Fairfield, chairman of the
committee, who, however, refused to
give out the figures until all the re-
turns were in.
"It's easier to talk suffrage now that
the party platforms have recognized
the suffrage ISSUE" further averred
Mrs. Fairfield.
Mrs. Charles Tracy of Benson was
appointed vice president of the state
suffrage organization from the Second
district, replacing Mrs. c. S. Hartwick
of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17

dollar of his daily bread to think much
about politics; and at night, if he is
not more interested in poker or his
daily papers, he prefers travel by troll
ley to marching, and would rather
listen to a band than exercise his
vocal cords. For him the battle of
ballots, not battle of bellows.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17
Rain Brings Relief
Up in South Dakota

Pierre, S. D., July l6.-(Special
Telegram.)-The need Of rain, which
was becoming acute in this region,
was relieved last night by fall of
an inch and half The rain was ac-
companied by high wind which did
considerable damage to trees and
smaller buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17

CORNELIUS BLISS, JR., has
been appointed treasurer of
the republican national cam
paign committee. His father
was treasurer when Roose-
welt was elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-17

Keep out Of drafts avoid exposure.
Eat and live right and take Or. Kins's
New Discovery In use over 10 ysars.
Afantssd.--Advsrtissms
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-01
LARGE CLASS
IS GRADUATED
Commencement Exercises Last
Evening Mark Close of Sue
cesSful School Year

Commencement activities for the
class of 1916 began Sunday evening
when the Baccalaureate sermon was
delivered by Rev. j. II. Kearton at
the Nj, E. church. The regular ex-
ercises were conducted last evening
at the Opera House and a class of
seventeen, the largest yet graduated,
received diplomas from the Miller
High School. The address of the
evening was delivered by Prof. H.
M. Gage, President of Huron Col
lege, the s~alutatory by Emmett Dye.
and the valedictory by Merle Thorn
son. Music numbers on The pro.
gram were selections by the High
School Orchestra, the Girls Glee
Club, and a solo by Mrs w. G. Red
mond.
The class play. THE Fifteenth of
January" will be presented by the
seniors at the Opera House tomor-
row evening. 1t is a comedy in
three acts and q story of college life
In a western town. The cast is COM
posed Of all the seniors together
with a number from the junior class.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-01
unite the party forces divided in

unite the party forces divided in
1912.
That it will be a great conven-
ton all admit. And that repubIl-
can and progressive leaders will find
a way to unite upon a strong, avail
able man and platform many ex-
pect. If they do, they have more
than an even chance to win, because
President Wilson won four years ago
only on account of the republican
division. Wilson had less votes in
1912 than Bryan had in any of his
three campaigns for the Presidency.
The newspapers r full of the
claims of this or that candidate. but
it is probable that when the clans
gather next week no individual. can
didate or not, will have enough
strength to secure a majority.
A year ago this paper picked JUS
tice Charles f. Hughes as the most
available man to make the republic
an race. 1t expects to see him NOM
mated at Chicago after the necessary
milling and favorite son compli-
mentaries.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-01
Decoration Day

A considerable number of people
came to Miller Tuesday to attend
Decoration Day services. The morn
ing service at the G. A. R, cemetery
was well attended. and consisted of
the usual program of speeches,
music and decorating the graves of
departed comrades. under charge of
Commander Sedan, assisted by
members of Candy Post and school
children. A, short talk vas made
bv Bayard Christ. and music was
furnished by the st. Lawrence band.
In the afternoon services were
held at the opera house. attended
by a large crowd. The program
consisted of singing by a double
quartet of male voices. and a very
able speech by State immigration
Commissioner McCaffree.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-01
$4,000 Shipment
Cattle and Hogs

Twenty-nine cars Of fat cattle and
ID arr of hogs left here for the Chi
cago market Saturday. They will
return a cash equivalent of about
$500 600. The local firm Of Palmer
& Shriver shipped Is a loads of
cattle and the IA car loads of hogs,
which they had been feeding at their
yards IN this city. Two cars each
were shipped by John Spiers, John
Douglass and G. l.. Carlson. Some
eight or ten men took advantage Of
the passage for stock train trip to
Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-01
First Game of Ball
Won By Locals

The Capital CITY ball team was the
first opponent of the newly organic
ed local team. in q game Sunday at
the new ball park. A good sized
crowd witnessed an excellent game.
The local battery, consisting of
Blyue pitcher and Slmons catcher,
were pronounced O. K. after the
fans had looked 'em over. 1t was
mainly a pitchers battle, in which
Blyue of Miller. had all the best of
it. He struck out IL men and allow
ed only 2 hits. Kirk, of Pierre,
struck out 3 and was hit for a safe.
ties. Good field work and light bat
ting was noticeable on both sides.
The new ball park at the old fair
grounds includes the convenience of
a large grand stand. with wire net.
ting in front to protect from foul
balls. This location is the best any
city ball team has had for several
years.
BOX SCORE
Innings 1234567S9
Miller. -. l 0 10000 3
Pierre 80 0 0 00l00- Il
The Miller team is composed OF
Murphy, Campbell, Carlton, Pritch,
ard, Ines. Spain. Blyue, Simons,
Wlnsell. Hudson, Morrison. Walton,
They start out with the prospects OF
q good season.