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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

In order 10 have a clear comprehen-
sion of the Red Cross and it's work. il
is necessary to know about its con-
struction and its methods. The pres
ident of the United States is not mere
ly an honorary officer but an active
president of the society. He presides
at the annual meetings. appoints men,
bers of various boards and issues i'm
portant public appeals in time of war
or disaster. 1t is important to under
stand that 1t Is the arm or instrument
OF the government for giving aid TO
humanity. Its work goes on at all
times In the department of civilian re-
lief. Under its charter all accounts of
the American Red Cross are audited
by the war department and an annual
report submitted to congress by the
secretary Of war. To President Taft
belongs much credit for the time and
attention he gave to the affairs of the
society, In order to build 1t up to its
present efficiency and establish II i'm
the public confidence.
The central committee is the gov.
erning body, under II coming three i'm
portant boards whose chairmen and
vice chairmen are members of the COM
mittee. These boards are the war. ma
tional and international relief boards.
They establish the policies In their re-
spective fields of activity and recon-
mendations for appropriations are
made by them to the central or exec
utive committee which has the sole
right of appropriating funds.
The chairman and vice chairman of
the war relief board are the surgeon
generals of the army and navy. Those
OF the international relief board are
representatives of the state depart- !
ment and the navy and those of the |
national relief board are members of |
the central committee particularly IA
miliar with this part of Red Cross
work.
Under these boards are yarious
subcommittees, the medical bureau
the first aid department, the nursing
service. town and country nursing and |
the Christmas seal. State boards. con-
sisting of from three to ten prominent
persons, constitute permanent emer-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

appears in silk thread on the pockets
and on the skirt about six inches
above the hem. But the designer re-
Trains from breaking the length of the
panel at the front and terminates the
embroidered disks at each side Of II.
The pockets serve a double purpose
for they are actual pockets as well
as decorative parts Of the design. The
embroidery for them is placed on
separate piece Of material, cut out the
shape Of the pocket and sewed over 1t.
A belt of the material is finished with
a plated frill at the top which extends
across the sides and back but not
across the front where the designer
refuses to allow anything to interfere
with the straight line, and a large fat
button is used for fastening.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

gency finance committees in each state.
the governor of the state being the
chairman.
Besides the state boards there are
local organizations which are called
chapters, each with its own officers and
members. The special duties of the
chapters are to collect funds and SUD-
plies on appeal from headquarters or
from the governor of their respective
state and. In case of local disasters to
cooperate with the institutional men,
Der In Immediate relief measures"
The above brief review of the organ.
ization of the American Red Cross ia
In part quoted from Under the Red
Cross Flag" by Mabel T. Boardman
which gives very comprehensive and
thorough history Of the Organization
its aims and its work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

Suits and coats and hats lead off
the fall fashion parade but in the re-
serve forces of the wardrobe along
come the dependable separate skirts.
they are beautifully fitted and tai
iOred and made Of all the staple or
fashionable wool fabrics. There is an
abiding attraction in these everyday
clothes Of the average woman-no one
gets tired Of them.
quiet colors in plaids, crossbar mix
lures and figured materials share hon
ors with plain goods for the separate
skirt Tor fall and winter. NeedleworK,
Ia the simpler kinds of embroidery.
proved 80 effective on late summer
skirts that it has carried over and
become new chapter in the story Of
fall fashions. In the skirt pictured II
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Almost Correct.

Charles was an only child and az
ways associating with his very learn
ed parents he sometimes talked like a
book.
My father is a sociOlogist," he told
Petey. who lived In an alley and had
met plenty of sOciolOgists but had
never learned to classify them.
"A what?" asked Peter.
"A sociologist, and he is very much
Interested in studying the conditions
of our mentally deficient"
Petey considered for moment
and then asked: as he In a bug
houseT'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Derivation of "Spruce -

Ii is Interesting to observe ths
derivation OF the word spruce" From
number Of early quotations It is clear
thnt spruce" "A variant Of "pruce."
simply stood for PrussIan, the form
spruce" rather than ''pruce" being es-
tablished partly by the German "spros-
SEN" meaning sprouts, or young shoots
and sprossen-bier, or spruce beer. is
made Of the sprouts Of this fir.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
A Fall Rumor.

ihere are rumors that suits and
dresses Will show Old-fashioned hustle
silhouette this fall.
Ihere is no padding or wiring as
mere was In the hustle of former DAYS
The effect is achieved entirely nv tho
manipulations Of material and while
the skirt in the old days was very full
ana stiff, now the slender lines are
emphasized more than ever, the skirt
In straight line effect at the front and
all the fullness drawn around to the
back.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

During the fve-year period ending in
1913 Georgia surfaced 6.3s4 miles of
her roads. This is at the rate Of more
than four miles working day.
A woman is the inventor Of suit.
case made In three parts and with
legs That unfold to support ii when
. = opened 50 1t can be used as .
dressing case.
An attempt IL being made in Canada
to obtain the franchise for the Ameri-
can Indians who have done excellent
service for the British empire on the
bsttIe1eIds Of Europe.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Stock Steak.

The diner had finished his first
course and lay back. frowning at the
unvanqulshed steak before him. Twice
In one minute the new waiter made an
attempt TO clear away and received a
sullen dismissal each time.
beg pardon, SIR" he said at last.
There's a big demand for steak 70
day. We have only three Of them in
stock. and, the other two being in use.
"ed be glad If you've finished with
this one"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

decided n t-vo bo.tIo ,e .e"spapen u.
hams Vegetable Compound. Il |.
from the first bottle, so l took !, ' 's.'. |!
and a third, also bottle of Iva. I
Pinkham's Blood Purifier, and NOV,
just as well as any other woman y
wise every woman. single or ma. =
who is troubled with any Of the ,.a'
said ailments, to try your wo,s s !.
Vegetable Compound and Blood PIT
and | am sure they will help he, = .
md Of her troubles as they did ~
Mrs. ELSIE j. VAN DER SANnp ~.
York St, Paterson, N. ]. "@
Write the Lydia E. Pinkhsm Ne.
Co., (confidentiaD Lynn, Mass
need special advice. aM
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Coffin as a Mascot.

Nine. Bertha. who was denorted
from her sumptuous mqnsion in the
west end Of London Us an "undesir.
aoie alien coEpie of years ago, had
an upper roat1 which her servants ir-
reEsrenr,y called her vault" hung
with somber black curtains, and In the
center. mounted on trestles, the most
elaborate specimen of the undertaker's
art that could be imagined.
II was Of polished rosewood, finely
worked with silver mountings, very
massive. On the name plate was deli
cately engraved Bertha frost" The
entertainment Of this notori-
Gus beauty specialist. and ''reincarna-
ton Of Marie Antoinette," was a re-
ception to "view my mascot" as she
termed this coffin. and she would ex-
plain to her startled guests that she
kept II near at hand to reconcile her
10 the idea Of death.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Details in Cotton Erocks-

A novel idea this season is the indi-
cation of colored cretonnes in the
piainest frocks and also in conjunction
with the sailor hat made of tussore or
linen.
One should always remember that If
me simplest cotton frock Is to be eff
fective, the wearer should give minute
attention to details. for however care
lessiy thrown together" the little cot
ton Parfsienne frock is always strik-
ing Some Of the Paisley effects are
very popular this year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
G.A. &zzaAs
4 Il
To Fix ButtonhoIes

For mending buttOnholes In the neck
bands OF shirts, stitch pieces of tape
nat along each edge Of the buttonhole
bringing them together at its ends. The
tape on each side should be just wide
enough to extend to the edge of the
neckband, where it should also be
stitched. This new buttonhole will out
last the rest of the shirt.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Bags to Match Hats This Ea,,

The knitting epidemic will bring
forth hats and bags to match this fall.
and it is great opportunity for the
woman who loves handwork. She can
cross-stitch or embroider both and
feel thoroughly in the mode.
Duvetyn hats will be very smart. and
1t is soft enough to make lovely bags
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Hard 10 See Throu1b

Bobbie's father was trying to raise
incubator chickens. and one day as the
little fellow was watching CHICKEN
breaking its way through the shell
Bobby remarked: IL see how no got,
out, oil right. but I can't see how he
got In"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Good Memory for Dates.

DO you know what day this isY'
asked Mrs. Occy Wattles. sweetly. :
"Uh-huh," replied Mr.. Watties-
Sure. It's-ah-"
we were married just four year
ago this morning." Mrs. wattles went
on.
Yes, sir. remember just as though
IL was yesterday. And-er-it's nerf
week our lease on the fiat expires
isn't it?"-Kansas City Star.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
The Ridht Dissertation

Employer-Dld you collect that M
from Smith? -
Collector-Well, i called at the house
and found seven Smiths there. Six
denied owing anything and the seventh
kicked me out of the house.
Employer-That's the one. Go back
and get the money.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
$4,000 Pieces In Clock

At Beauvais cathedral there Is q
clock which is composed of 92 600 sen
arate pieces. having 80 dial plates
This clock gives the time In the bic
capitals OF the world as well rs the
local hour. the day Of the week and
month. the rising and setting Of tbs
sun. the phases Of fhe moon and tides
as well as considerable other inforrna.
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Panel Effect in Evening Gown.

Evening gowns have paneled efre.+.
In the back and sash or girdle in
front, or again they are made with
drapery to follow the lines of the body
somewhat in antique style. Many of
these gowns have a satin foundation
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
Prayer for perpetu,I All,

The theologlan says the only form
OF prayer given for perpetual mid in
the Old Testament Is the one IN non
feronomy (26:5-15), connected with IN,
Offering of dthes and first fruits.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

"9Ve made nes.
and healthy. s SS~@s
time ago / t S%
run down, had 80 .
IN my back andSs;a
was very ireSsSs
tired, nervous q
such 3. bad dre,S.'
md not feel Glsa.
ing and had ~
: breath pH Tread M
,aldVertisenep,|
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

SAVE A DOCTORS BILL
by keeping Mississippi Diarrhea IN
dial handy for all stomach complsIps
Price DC and 50c.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
As IL miQht Have Been

Ben Franklin entered Philadelphia
with the historic hunk of bread under
his arm. While sitting on the curb.
a citizen approached.
Are YOU having a vacation, sry
inquired the citizen.
No, sir replied Ben. nibbling at
the bread. "only loaf"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

A new Invention for automobiles
a combination of ordinary spring an'
shock absQrber.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

An Iowa inventors scarecrow con-
tains mechanism that,Anakes It emit
loud bellows ut inte-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
The Situation.

The Situation.
How are you making out with Va,
chicken farming?"
Il find it hard scratching"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01

Bankruptcy never gets the nsp
who buys only what he can pay
for.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
WOMAN NOW M
PERFECT HEAiIIl
What Came From Rel.
a Pinkham Adver.
usement.

4. Paterson, y: IL than,
the Lydia E. Pinkharn rer rnaHS yous
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
COMMANDMENT
TOLD GARBAGE
BEING WASTED

Informal charges that the
contractor who dlsposes Of the
garbage from the Puget Sound
navy yard 10 dumping about
four tens day Of frst-eiass
hog feed into the Sound have
been forwarded 20 Commandment
Coonx. who has said he will
investigate them as soon 40
they reach him.
Tho statement ia mad. that the
contractor whose nam. is Nicker.
son. and who lives at Charleston.
removes daily from the navy yard
much more garbage than his own
large number OF hogs can dispose
OF. and that he has refused To dis.
pose OF the excess to others who
have applied TO buy Il. but IN de
stroying IL.
In the interest OF the conAorva
ton OF the grain which the garbag.
would replace II used Tor hog feed.
the commandant has b,,,n asked to
look into the matter.
The garbage belongs to the con.
tractor" said Commandant Coontr
Monday morning. and my under.
standing was thai he fed IL all 10
his own hogs. He buys IL. and Il
10. strictly speaking. his 20 do wha,
he chooses with H. will invest.
gate the matter, however.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
z NEGROES ARE
FREED BY MOB

MEMPHIS. Tenn. May % The
mot spirit which ruled this district
yesterday died down over night.
where yesterday a mob estimated
nj more than 1000 persons chcered
as Ell Person. negro. was burned
at tho stake. the situation today
was quiet.
Dewitt Dummy Ford and Dan
Armstrong. both ncRroeH. and i'm.
plicat ed in a pre-mortem statement
by Person as being connected With
the brutal killing 81 lb.ycar-old
Antoinetie Rappal, were sci free by
;he mob early today.
Roth had been in custody of the
mob since yesterday. Reputable
white citizens of the National GENE
terry district. where the Rappal girl
was murdered. furnished alibis for
the blacks. and they were turned
looee
Thus far no action has been
taken BY state. county or city Ru'
thuritlcs to place the blame for the
.lynchIuF OF Pernon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23

Naval officials asserted that
many other war Inventions IN add.
ton to anti-submarine devices arc
under way
II became known today that
Guglielmo Marconi. wireless In
ventor. who arrived as "a member
of the Italian war commission. viii
spend much time In consultation
with United States navy heads on
antisubmarine devices.
Marconl vii submit several
plans he has been working on for
some time
In Italian circles. whore this In.
formation became known. Il was
stated significantly that tho ltal.
ian navy has sunk 10 submarines
this week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
BRAZIL NEAR WAR

RIO DE JANEIRo. May "a
President Brsx called a special
meeting OF the cabinet today. to
discuss the sinking. presumably b.
German submarine. OF the Bra
zil,an steamship TijucA-
Public excitement Is At the high.
est pitch. in view OF almost univer.
sal belief that Brazil viii change
her break with Germany into a dec.
laration OF war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
Navy Finds Good
Anti-Sub Devices

WASHINGTON. MAY 2s.-Actual
test OF several exceptionally prom.
uing devices TO solve the subma.
rine problem are under way. it was
announced by the navy department
today. Al least two inventions
have undergone preliminary tests
and are now being constructed on
q large scale for use on ships
The first tests with the devices
were made with models. The de-
partment then ordered them con.
structed on larger scale for ex.
haustive tests.
Officials OF the department de.
clared they were confident that
one OF the devices would be big
thing"
Were spending "A great deal OF
money In having some OF the de
vices constructed on a tull-siEed
scale" said one officer. Some OF
the inventions have been put To an
actual test and came up to cSpec.
tations"
Altho officials refrsined from
predicting that any Of the devices
would solve the U-bost problem
they frankly Indicated that the
navy consulting board was greatly
encouraged
Tests with devices acting rs a
shields for tho hulls of ships have
been made. but proved unsatlsfac-
tory.
Several inventions submitted by
uudson Maxim are being consid.
cred by the naval board.
Maxim has been In consultation
with the board and his inventions
are &c be tested some place along
the Atlantic coast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
SPIKES
PEACE Guns OF
CENTRAL POWER

LONDON. May 2s.-oermsny
10 actively peace plotting
again. after q iuli In propaganda
efforts 20 this end, consequent
upon initial rrpulse OF efforts
TO coax Russia into a separate
compact. The reutonie efforts
to bring about tho end OF the
~sr-on eermany's own terms
were revealed In dispatches
received today from hslf
dozen European countries.
Coming AT time when Premier
Ribots firm and unyicidinE state
mcnt OF Frances aims In the war
were prominently displayed here
ms well as additional statements as
20 Americas position. there seemed
scan' likelihood OF any Roadway in
the German move.
Frances formula for peace. as
by Ribo,. vas no forced
snnoyations and no contributions
and restitution and PREPARATION"
~ well.
Amsterdam reported. as against
this. the growth OF "Hindcnburg
peace" plan In Germany. presum.
ably fostcrsd by the junkerttcs,
urging mo snncxations and no In.
IDENTITIES" a. catch phrase. but.
paradoxioally in the same connec.
ton urging rctcn'io OF french
and Belgian iron districts and the
Belgian coast
mo cunqu.r,s and no covetous-
ness' was the slogan which tho
French premier sounded
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
LUMDlN TO APPEAL

Holding that Judge Tallmans de.
cision made tho validity OF the
search warrant an issue. Prosecutor
Lundin will appeal the case OF X
ID Brahston against Constable ]. Edd
Shrewsbury Brabson recovered
1881 in Talltnan's court. charging y
trunk broken open by Shrewsbury
searching for liquor held q jcweled
brooch which vanished.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
u. s. PLANS TELLING
ATTITUDE TO SLAvS

WASHINGTON. May 23--The
L. 8 government plans before long
TO make formal statement Of its
attitude toward tho Russian sol.
dicra' and workmen's slogan. NO
anuexations. no indemnlties
This statement. while not reveal
cd. will doubtless take form stint
lar TO that OF French Premier
Ribo,'s statement IN Paris Tho
state department let It be known
officially today that II "aympa-
ihizcs" with Rlbo,s remarks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
autos

distributors for the Metz cars. This
is Woodaman's first attempt nj
selling autos. but from the reports
OF the sales manager he knows as
much about selling autos as some
OF the old-timers. for he has been
batting 300 right along. He was
formerly connected with Piper &
Taft.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
Bass Goes to Everett
to Handle Chevrolets

A. X. Bass was recently placed in
charge OF the new selling branch
opened In Everett by the w. 5. Dull.
mage company. Western Washing
ton distributors for the Chevrolet
cars.
Bass Is well known on the row
and has been connected with the
Dulmage company for some time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
MANLY FINDS
CORN CROP IS
TO FEED WORLD
ev BASIL "A. MANLY

CHICAGO. May 2s.-Reperts
,r,m 1000 country bankers In
the six great grain states were
laid before rne today In my tour
~ the vital food eenterx Of the
ocurtry. ard on their showing
Americas wheat situation 10
gloomy.
what these bankers have 20 say
,rsrelv emphasizes the gloom OF
,ns government crop report on win.
ter wheat.
Minnesota Normal
In Minnesota alone Is the eondi.
ton of wheat reported above nor.
NAL
Minnesota. Wisconsin and north
.rn Iowa are the only states show.
inc more than a normal acreage OF
wheat surviving the winter kin"
Worst conditions are found In
and central Illinois,
eut the gloom OF the wheat
.ltustlon should be largely dis
slpated by the assurance given
In these reports that with any
thlna like decent weather this
svrmer we will have enough
corn to feed ourselves. all our
allies, and enough over TO fat.
ten pigs and cattle.
Wish prices OF corn have resulted
IN A great decrease ~ the number
Of cattle being fatteued for market
everywhere except in the northern
mart of South Dakota The decrease
in the number Of cattle on feed
reaches 50 per cent in the greater
mart OF Iowa. The average for the
six states Is about 30 per cent be.
low normal
Hog conditions are almost exact.
IN like those for cattle. South IN
kota alone shows an increasc IN the
total number OF hogs. and the aver.
age decrease Is a little more than
20 per cent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
A CORRECTION

On this page, last week.. there
appeared an article to the effect
that Bradshaw & Co. were made
the local distributors for Liberty
cars. This was a typographical
error. r. n. Bsrdsnar, we'll
known dealer at 18th and Pine.
was awarded the agency for tho
Liberty cars, and not Bradshaw
g. Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
GAINS 1900

Tho membership drive conducted
by the Red Gross last week netted
500 900 cash and 1900 members
Altho the intensive campaign has
ended, memberships viii be taken
at the Cobb building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
LUu IN FIGHTING
ON BRITISH FRONT

LONDON. May 23--Anotncr luii
seemed To prevail on tho British
front today. Marshal Hairs report
Indicated heavy bombardmont Of
positions on the Hindesburg line.
firmly held by the British. with a
return OF British shells. but other.
wise only Isolated fIghtlnk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
BUY RAILWAY HERE

The Port Townsend 4 Southern.
2b-mile branch railway line be.
tween Port Townsend and Qullcene.
has been purchased from tho North.
.eru Pacific by a Seattle ayndicnt.
headed by Joshua Green for
e7nO mo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23
VOTE FOR REPUBLIC

MOSCOW. May ga congress
Of Mussulmans. with delegated
from all over Russia. adopted.
by a vote OF fss to 27i today. a
resolution fayoring institution of n
federal republic In Russia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23

Have you a deposit In the
xSVessai Savings bsnkf Uncle
1Ar pays you ? per cant on H.
lHe'iI pay you az per cent on
. Liberty Bond. Get busy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-23

5. S. DELEGATES here

Sessions Of the i3th annual con.
yention OF the Western Washington
Sunday School association opened
at Plymouth church Wednesday
evening The convention will ad.
journ Friday nlght.