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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-01
Details Withheld

London, May 1.-survivors Of the
American oil tank steamer. Vacuum.
Will arrive, in Liverpool at midnight.
The details of the sinking on April
2s Of the Vacuum. which cannot be
made public. are in the hands Of Rear
Admiral Fins, and the American
naval attache. who presumably have
made reports upon them to Washing
ton. The American consular officials
will obtain the customary afhdavits
from the officers and members Of the
crew who have already landed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-01

New York. May l.-omcials Of the
Vacuum OIL company here today re-
ceived the following cablegram from
London:
Harris. captain, unohlcially re-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-01

wsshingtou, May The German
lirars IPnvtnniA and Clara ,adennlE at
New Yorq have been turned over by
the Amef3can government for use Of
the entente allies One ship win go
to France and the other to Italy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
ROADS AND THEIR COST

At its last session the Police Jury called
a meeting of property holders to consider
road improvement. We presume that this
call is for the purpose of feeling the public's
pulse on the subject of bond issue to sur
face the roads of the parish. While the
Journal has doubted the wisdom of eXpen-
sive OUTLAWS for road Improvement at this
time when labor is scarce, material high,
and the people overtaxed by high prices and
war expenditures, at the same time we can
not do otherwise than approve the action Of
the Police Jury in submitting the issue to
the taxpayers a large proportion of whom
favor road improvement regardless OF con-
ditions. This will put the matter squarely
up to the taxpayers and it will be his duty
to inform himself fully on the subject.
The propositions that he must solve in
order to act intelligently at this meeting is,
first, whether or not this is the time to
economically construct reads, and whether
Immediate demand for roads outweigh the
the present high cost of construction; second,
whether or not, the parish, in view of out
standing obligations, is in position to pay
for the work; third, whether or not per-
manent roads can be constructed for the
money available, and forth to ascertain the
comparative cost Of up-keep of the new
roads taken in connection with the outlay
for original cost and interest on bonds for
that purpose.
Good roads, like schools and churches,
have become sacred in the common concep-
ton of things and the Journal is reluctant
to dip into the subject, but we hope That we
are keeping we'll within the proprieties in
calling attention to the fact that these sub
jects are complicated and demand serious
public thought. When the citizen shall have
given it serious consideration he will be pre-
pared to vote for or against the project,
after which he can join the Journal and
forever hold his peace"
We meet November 9TH, 1917.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
DISPLAY OF DOGS
AT THE BIG FAIR

Conducted under the rules OF the
American Kennel Club, the annual
Bench Show Of the Louisiana State
Fair this year promises to eclipse all
previous canine exhibitions. Mon OF
experience will be in charge Of the
show, with an expert as the judge, and
numerous prizes will be awarded. The
competition is open to dog fanciers
the world over, and several states are
expected to be represented. with
scores OF fine blooded animals from
Louisiana homes among the entries.
Splendid accommodations are as
sured In a building used last Year for
the Bench Show. II contains nImer-
GUS benches and is equipped for all
necessary service for the dogs on ex-
hibit, also spacious promenades for
the owners and spectators.
AS almost everybody likes dogs,
the Bench Show will prove one Of the
most popular features OF the state
fair, which opens October II and runs
six days.
For further information. apply TO
W. r. Hirsch. secretary, Shreveport,
La.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
THE FIRST HAUL

Announcement is made to the Pres from
Baton Rouge that the state board of affairs
has completed the assessments for 1917 and
that the review shows approximately an in
crease of one hundred million dollars in val
,ruations which will produce an increase of
state revenues of about six hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
The board explains the increase as be-
ing due largely to property heretofore either
left off the rolls or under assessed.
1t was hoped that the board would find
some way to equalize assessments without
the necessity of increasing to any great ex-
tent the taxes on the people. Two-thirds of
million dollars for the first year is a pretty
good starter and does not fall very far short
of the raise predicted by the Journal
Another years experience with the ropes
should enable the board to bring up about a
million additional. We have full faith in the
ability of our legislature to find urgent use
the for increased revenues and that it will
take care of any additional revenues. Just as
fast as the board can "discover" them.
There is every appearance that the
board has felt its way with caution and that
future increases will be so gradual as to be
eelt by none except the taxpayers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
QUESTION OF DELIVERY

Madison Parish claims an increase of
200 in her voting strength. This means at
least ten more North Louisiana statesmen
who will decorate the lobbies of the New
Orleans hotel and claim they carry parish
in their vest pockets. N O. Item.
If the foregoing is anticipatory of the
quadrennial pilgrimage of local statesmen
to New Orleans to get the consent Of the
city leaders to run for state Offices, we plead
guilty, as charged. Nor do we entertain
any fear that the city leaders will fail to
accommodate all corners. We make some
mistakes as to the contents of our vest
pockets but New Orleans leaders, no, never.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

position was that parochial taxes would be
reduced so that the net revenue would re-
main as heretofore.
Should the Levee Board follow suit, as
it probably will, its increase will be ten
thousand dollars. The states increase will
be six thousand dollars. So it is certain that
the net increase of all taxes will be approx
mately twenty-five per cent over 1916. TO
be plain the process of Equalization by the
State Board of Affairs has made possible an
increase in state, parish and levee taxes of
25 per cent. The Fifth Louisiana Levee Dis
trict will not be much less. We can only
reiterate remark made months ago "the
proof of the pudding is the eating thereof. "
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
FAIR VISITORS TO SEE
VARIETY FREE STUNT
Johnny L. Jones Shows, With 300 Peo-
pie, VIII Furnish Variety Of
Entertainment.

Visitors to the Louisiana State Fair,
October 81 to November 8, inclusive,
will have the privilege again this
year OF enjoying splendid variety
Of Gladway attractions. This enter
tainment will be furnished by the
Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows,
which form one of the largest and
best known carnival aggregations in
the entire country.
There are about two dozen new
shoes in the Johnny ]. Jones outfit,
with approximately three hundred
people in the party, and 1t takes
special train to move them. The
same company entertained the Glad
way patrons at the Louisiana Fair
last year. and did It most successfully.
Although Il is the same company. the
program is different this year. The
MANAGEMENT of the fair has been as
sured that there has been a complete
change Of the bill. which includes
some very thrilling stunts and ODD
sights. also unusually pleasing amuse'
ments and several features OF great
educational value.
There will be plen'y OF entertain.
ment for the old folks AID for the
youngsters and those in between, and
II will be utterly devoid Of anything
For catalog and other information.
tend the shows without escort.
For catalog and other Information
apply to Secretary W. R. Hirsch.
Shreveport, La.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
STATE FAIR FEATURES.

Twelfth Annual Fair. State OF Lou
isiana. Shreveport. La, opens We'd
nesday, October 81; closes Monday,
November 8: six-day fair.
Louis Gertson. the Human Night
Havk." in day and night fliEhts. We'd
nesday. October 81. Friday. November
2. and SUNDAY. November 5.
Military Band, giving day and night
concerts.
Johnny J. Jones' Exposition Shows
all moral and refined.
Automobile Races. one day, Sunday,
November 4, furnished by ]. Alex
Sloan and twelve daredevil drivers.
Better Babies Contest in Schumpert
Home Awards made Saturday. No
vember 8.
Football games. Saturday, Novem.
Der 3, with annual contest between
the teams of Arkansas University and
Louisiana University. Other colleges
10 play.
Vaudeville attractions and other
free acts in front Of grandstand with
military band each afternoon.
Big vaudeville acts in Coliseum
each night except Wednesday and
Thursday nights. when there will be
grand opera under auspices Of Shreve.
port Music Festival Association
Splendid exhibition Of boys and
girls club work.
Three days Of harness and rOnins
horse racess. with $4,000 in purses.
Race meet starts Wednesday. October
81.
State Fair School. Big tent for club
boys. Lectures and judging contests.
Twenty-Five parish fair agricultural
exhibits in Agricultural Building
Only Louisiana agricultural products
In Agricultural Building.
Auction sales Of pure bred dairy
and beef cattle. breeds and fat hosa
four days.
Livestock parade in front of grand.
stand. daily.
Free patriotic fireworks display
each night In front OF grandstand.
Fine exhibits In Art building, Coli
scum. Educational Building. Exposi.
ton Building, Agricultural building,
poultry show. automobile show. dog
show. livestock. etc.
Bench Show. four days.
Excursions and low rates on all rail.
roads.
For catalos and lerin formation,
write ". R. Hir'cAa fretary, shreve
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
ORGANIZATION DAY

Governor Pleasant has set aside today,
September 18th, as the day for the organi-
zation of parish councils of defense. 1t is
to be hoped that the citizens of the parish
will lay aside business affairs for the day
and that they will attend in force the meet
ing at the court house. Hon. Carey j.
Thompson and other speakers will address
the assembly. Similar meetings will be
held throughot the state and we trust that
the attendance at Tallulah will attest the
patriotic temper of the people of this parish.
The Journal yesterday received tele-
gram from the Governor requesting that
publicity be given to the call and that full
attendance be urged.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
British loan CORPORATIONS

British loan corporations contemplate
calling in about one hundred million dollars
in loans made in the United States, large
proportion of which is invested in mortgages
on southern agricultural property. Mr.. Boil
ton Smith, of Memphis, was among the
representatives of the corporations who
called on Secretary McAdoo with the view
of having the Britishers rescind the call.
The action will affect but little property in
this immediate section.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

At its session yesterday the Police Jury
levied tax of nine mills. This will increase
parish taxes nine thousand dollars, based on
an increase of valuations of one million
dollars. Under instructions from the State
Board of Affairs valuations fer the parish
have been increased by the assessor in the
aggregate one million dollars. The sup
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

The management of the Tri-Parish Fair
has secured for the week Wallick's Shows,
which comes to Tallulah highly recommended
If reports are true this attraction of itself
is worth visit to the Fair.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

With the opening of the deer season
today the hunters will get busy in Madison
where gamei plentiful. This is the first and
only game law yet open, the next to open
being on squirrels, October LIST.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

The prizes for decorated automobiles at
the fair this year are worth trying for 1t
hoped that large number of cars will par
tici2ate in the parade.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

Judge Russ remarked, the other day,
that after viewing the matter from every
angle, that he was convinced, that the aver
age young sprout would be in less danger on
the battle front than he would be in chasing
over the country in an automobile at 60 per.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
Bankruptcy Notice.
In the Dist Court of the United States
For the Western District of La.
Monroe Division
In the Matter of NJ 1870
William H. Ward =, Do p io.I

To creditors of above named bankrupt
of Mansford, Louisiana,
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of August, A. D., 1917, the
said William H. Ward was duly adjudi-
cateed bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at
the Office of the Referee in the City of
Monroe. Louisiana, on the Goth day of
September, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said credit
ors may attend, prove their claims, ap-
point trustee. examine the bankrupt.
and transact such other business as NAV
properly come before said meeting.
R. II. OLIVER, JR.,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Monroe, la, August S0th, lSl7.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
Trespass Notice

Hunting. fishing and trapping on the
Epps Estate is hereby forbidden. All
trespassers will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
jyl4-lm K. e. E. o. RICHARDSON
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15
BUDGET

Probable expenses of Madison Parish,
La, for 1918. Approved and adopted by
the Police Jury of Madison Parish, Wee
nesday September 9Th, 1917.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

Do not bay the moon when your taxes
are raised. Put the blame where it belongs
ON your legislator for suggesting the con-
stitutional amendment and on yourself for
voting for the legislator and for his amend
ment.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

The time is fast approaching when we
will know whether the state board of affairs
is going to give us "gentle uplift."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

The latest reports indicate Korniloff is
as reluctant to fight Kerensky's forces as he
is to fight the kaiser's men.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

You are justified in referring to short
trip over the M. H. &: L. as a Journey"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-15

the M. H. & L. has solved the problem
of waiting on connections it dosen't have
any.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
CANON CITY BANKS MAKE
FINE SHOWIGG IN REPORT

The reports OF the two local Ma
Currency up to the close of business
on March fifth. reveal some import.
ant developments. The Fremont Coun-
ty Bank has reached a million and
over in deposits. The First National
Bank has entered the list OF million
dollar banks by total assets OF over
million. The First National has
deposits OF 1927 .27o.33.
Both banks have shown remarkable
growth during the past few years
and their showing to date Ia one If
the best boosting items the town has
recorded in long time.
1t demonstrates the fact that there
IS money in plenty in this locality. II
proves that prosperity is upon US and
that hard times" stories are decid-
edly taboo and out OF date.
Canon City people can well be
proud of the steady and excellent
growth OF their banks They are both
financial bulwarks that can be de-
pended upon and that the people
have faith in them is evident by the
constantly expanding total OF de
posits in each bank
II ought to be matter OF pride 10
everyone that there are few. IL any.
towns in the state OF the same size
that support two. million dollar
banks.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
- You Neglect
Your Machinery?

The machinery Of the body needs to
be we'll oiled, kept in good condition
Just as the automobile, steam engine or
bicycle. Why should the human neglect
his own machinery more than that Of
his horse or his engineer Yet most peo-
pie do neglect themselves. To clean
the system at least once week is to
practice preventive measures. Yoa will
escape many ills and clear up the coated
tongue, the sallow complexion, the dull
headache, the lazy liver, i you will take * e
May-apple, juice Of the leaves Of aloes.
root of ialap, and called Pleasant Pellets.
You can obtain at almost any drug store
In this country these vegetable pellets
In vials for 25c-simply ask for DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. There can be
no counterfeit If they have the DR.. Pierce
Ramp. Proven good by SO years use.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
WORMS MAKE CHILDREN
FRETFUL.

Children suffering from worms are
dull and irritable. puny and weak. Of
ten grind their teeth and cry out in
sleep. being a constant source of
worry to their parents Kickapoo
Worm Killer is mild laxative rem
edy in candy tablet form that chill
dren like to take Promptly effective,
it kills and removes the worm from
the system. Irregular appetite and
bowel movement. lack of interest in
play are sure signs of worms. Re
lieve your child of this burden. AT all
druggists. 25c.-adv.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22

The auditorium of the First Meth
terested assemblage of people Friday
evening to watch the proceedings in
the first annual defamation contest
between student representatives of
the Canon City. South Canon and
Florence. high schools. The event
was one of great interest to the stu
dents and their friends and each of
the schools concerned in the result of
the competition were about equally
represented in the number of their
supporters, all of whom were enthusi-
astic in the championship of their ia.
vorites.
A fine spirit of loyalty and good fel-
lowship prevailed and the students
made the occasion a happy one by
their songs, yells and meriment. The
contestants all did splendid work and
are to be congratulated on the excel.
lent showing they made.
The honors in the contest were
about even. each of the competing
schools being given one of the
awards. The judges were Profs.
Tuck and Pitts of the Central high
school faculty at Pueblo and Prof.
Martin of the Centennial high school
of the same city.
The winners were James Harvey
of the South Canon high school, who
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
REV. C. 7. iLSLH GtTTlNG
ALON6 NICELY IN KANSAS

Rev. c. T. Ilsley. formerly pastor of
the congregation of the First Baptist
church. but since last September min
lister in charge of the church of that
denomination at Mcpherson. Kan, Is
getting along nicely. and with the
with his new home.
Since going to Mcpherson last fall
Rev. Ilsley has been instrumental in
having a commodious Sunday school
annex built to the church over which
he presides. costing $4,000. every cent
of which has been paid or Is guaran-
teed by subscriptions. II was formal
ly dedicated on Sunday. March l1th.
in the presence OF large gathering
of church people from various parts
of the state.
The main building of the church
at Mcpherson, which is a handsome
brick structure. with beautiful glass
windows and a commanding tower,
was dedicated March IL. 1898. With
the improvements just completed
Rev. Ilsley has magnificent physical
plant for carrying on his religious en-
terprises.
TIE Mcpherson Republican of last
Monday. copy Of which has reached
this Office. contains splendid histor-
ical sketch Of the Baptist church from
the pen Of Mrs. IlsIey. A post card
received by the writer from Rev. lis.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
CUT THIS OUTFIT is WORTH
MONEY.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with SC and mail it TO
Foley & Co. 2s35 Sheffield Ave.
Chicago. Ill. writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for bronchial and la grippe coughs;
Foley Kidney Pills. for lame back.
weak kidneys. rheumatism. bladder
troubles and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing catbartic. for constipation. bilious
ness. headache and sluggish bowels.
Sold Everywhere. adv.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22

and Scrofulous a1ectic-. 10 matter
how Il came, the Discovery" cleanses,
builds NJ, strengthens, and inylgorates
sipelas, Sait-rheum, letter, Boils. Car
bnncles, Enlarged Glands, and the worst
Scrofulous Sores and Swellings are COM
pletely and permanently benefited by it.
Tho discovery" is made from native
roots without alcohol, and can be had in
liquid or tablet form from aii dealers.
II Is one OF the best tonics to-day. you
feel refreshed in strength and vigor afteB
taking this vegetable tonic.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
E. e. ADAMS IN TOWN.

Frank L. Adams of westcliffe. well
known as druggist in his home town.
is spending the week In Canon City.
visiting his mother. Mrs. M. A. Ad-
ANS. at sos River street. Mr.. Adams
CAME to Colorado with his parents
from Kansas In 1879 and has resided
In this state for nearly thirty-eIght
years. nearly all Of the time In Gus
ter county.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-03-22
MEMBERS OF THE c. A. r.
TO HEAR JIM GooDHEART.

In response to an invitation from
Mr.. Goodheart. thru the Young Mems
Christian Association, the members of
Greenwood Post No. 10. Grand Army
of the Republic. will attend the Good.
heart meeting to be held at the Canon
City opera house. in body.
Seats will be reserved for them in
the front of the building and II is ex.
pected that about thirty of the vet
Grams ofthe Civil war will be present.