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The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
Northern Colorado Swept by Flood.

Greeley. Northern Colorado Is
threatened with one of the most Sc
rious floods experienced in years. Up
to Monday but one death, that OF Eu-
gene Benton. Fort Collins boy, had
been reported, but the family Of G. H.
Allyn, on the Seventy ranch, fifty
miles southeast Of here. is marooned
in the ranch house, and efforts are
being made to rescue the members.
The Platte river at that point still is
rising. The Cache la Poudre. st.
vrain, Big Thompson and Platte riv-
ers all are out OF their banks
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
LANSING REFUSES PASSPORTS TO
SOCIALIST DELEGATES TO THE
STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE.
HOUSE PASSES TAX BILL
NIvELLE's MEN FoREsTALL TEu.
TON EFFORTS TO CUT OFF
ALLIES DRIVE.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. May 24.-Aggressive
action was taken by the United
States to vitiate what are believed
to be the efforts Of Germany to de-
tach Russia from the allies through
the medium of the Stockholm Peace
Conference Of Socialists. Secretary OF
State Lansing announced that pass
ports will be denied to American So
cialists desiring to attend this con-
ference and that any Americans par
ticipating therein would be liable to
prosecution for violation OF the Logan
act forbidding individual meddling in
foreign relations.
Intelligence OF this step by the
American government was cabled to
the Russian government, the other al
lies and neutral nations, in order to
make it clear that the United States
regards the Stockholm conference the
embodiment OF German move mimi
cal to American interests
Washington.-The greatest war tax
bill In the history Of any nation was
passed by the House after two weeks
and one day of debate, by a vote OF
1923 to IS. with voting present
The bill carried a total OF approx
mately 1880, 100000 in taxes OF all
kinds, including business and personal
taxes, direct and indirect taxes, excise
taxes and import taxes, stamp taxes,
and, In fact, almost every kind OF q
tax that the Treasury Department and
the ways and means committee
deemed workable.
London.-The sinking of eighteen
merchantmen of more than 1000 tons
is reported in the weekly shipping
statement Nine vessels of less than
1000 tons and three fishing vessels
also were sunk.
London. Nay 24.-The Germans,
after a desperate aerial fire, attempt
ed a renewal of the effort to recap
ture the important ground lost at
Bullecourt, but the attacks quailed
under the strong British barrage fire.
In final drive the French took the
last observation points dominating
Ailette valley. This deprives the Ger
mans Of their artillery firing eyes as
well as extends the French positions
on the northern slopes.
Near Craonne, east Of Chevreau, the
French stormed three lines of Ger
man trenches and smashed their way
through by heavy gunfire.
Partisan 8,000-ton American ship
carrying a cargo destined for Switzer-
land has been torpedoed and sunk in
the Mediterranean, 1t was announced
Wednesday. The name Of the vessel
was not specified.
Madrid.-Premier Prieto has an
nounced that a satisfactory reply has
been received from Berlin in answer
to the Spanish note regarding the
sinking Of the Spanish steamer Patri-
cio The premier says: "The German
reply is satisfactory. 1t recognizes
SPANS rights in territorial waters,
and the German government shows
itself disposed to respect our waters,
and even to punish the commanders
Of submarines who violate our zone"
New York.-Sinking Of the British
steamers Hackensack and Thistleard
by German submarines, but with res
cue OF Americans aboard those YES
sells, was reported by travellers in New
York.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Texas Reaper Harvesting 1917 Wheat
Chicago. In Texas, near Fort
Worth, Wednesday, an American
reaper began to hum the first notes
of the worlds greatest agricultural
eymphony-the harvest Of the 1917
American wheat crop.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
AutoIsts Form Band to End Thests.

STANDARDIZATION letters appear
ing here announced the formation OF
the "Madcaps." band of twelve auto
mobile owners Of the city, organized
to do away with wholesale stealing Of
machines through summary punish.
ment of thieves who are apprehended
and who escape sentence in the
courts. Twenty-six cars have been
stolen since a prosecution for such an
offense was recorded. the letters
state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
N. p. Pays State Foe Of q, 1o1.

One OF the largest fees ever patA
into the state treasury was collected
by Secretary Of State holland. when
the Missouri Pacific Railroad Com.
pany paid In 32.101 for the filing %
incorporation papers to the amount Of
a capitalization Of te.soo.o 900. which II
the amount Of capital employed In
Colorado.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
Sheriff Indicted and Removed.

Silverton. - Sixty-one indictments
were returned by the grand jury in
the District Court here, some Of
which we're against the sheriff of the
county, James Pearson. The Judge
then removed Mr.. Pearson from his
position.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Plans Completed for Negro Regiment.
A meeting Of negro citizsns Of the
state. including ministers. editors and
business men. was held in the State
house and completed plans for raising
a negro battalion, to be oommande1
by Major Thomas Campbell. formerly
a captain Of negro troops in the PhiliD-
pines during the Spanish-AmerioaA
war
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

DouIdsr Tsaehers' Salaries Increased
Boulder-Ten per cent Increase in
the salaries Of all Boulder teachers
was voted at the special meeting Of
the school board. The raise in sal
aries Will affect about seventy five
teachers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

1. Senator Lane Dies In Hospital.
San Francisco.-United States Sen
ator Harry Lane Of Oregon died It q
hospital here from q nervous dlsor.
sanitation produced By . bloodeloe
|Da the brain.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Durango Railway Agent Kills official.
Durango.-John =. Graves. Denver
q Rio 0rande station agent here, shot
end instantly killed n. A. Pheney, a.
slstant superintendent Of the Fourth
division Of the Rio orando.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Denver official Shot to Death.
Denver-Edward Green, city high
way commissioner who was shot by
his deputy, William r. ("Buck') Seay,
in the office OF Park Commissioner
W. F. r. Mills in city hall, died at
the county hospital
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Judge Oooudro, ~, 70 OeAo.
Denyer.-Luther M. Goddard, for.
mer Colorado Supreme Court Justice,
died at his home at 1858 Humboldt
street Sunday. His death was the re-
suit OF q stroke Of apoplexy. He was
70 years old.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
COLORADO
STATE NEWS


June 6-e.-Meeting woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society At Windsor.
June l6--Annual Strawberry Festival
and Carnival at Glenwood Springs.
June 9l-2z-Christian Endsavor Con-
vention at SalidA
Aug. l-National Convention OF Afri-
can Race At Denver.
Sept. l7-33-Colorado state Fair 1T Pu-
eblo,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

Body Of Inspector Reese Found.
Among the seven bodies recovered
May 10 from the Hastings mine where
1zo men were entombed by An ex-
plosion on April II. was the body Of
Mine Inspector David II. Reese,
making IS recovered,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
Mine Output Over 1900. 600.

Colorado's mineral output for 1o24
was worth 344,O60.s21.7o. IN inerea6A
OF almost 800 over the figures to-
1914, according to the biennial rspa)A
OF the State Bureau Of Mines Just II
sued by Commissioner Fred CaryooA
While the enormous gain may be 81
planned partly BY the higher prices oA
metals on the market in 1915. the -
port also shows that 10000 more tons
Of metals were mined in Colorado THAI
year than in 1914. The total produck
ton Of minerals in 1916 was 80. 0o6b
900. an increase OF only 1876 ovep
1915. which really represented q fAlh
ing off in tonnage. made up for By
slightly higher market prices than in
1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
Hungarian Cabinet Resigns.

London.-A Central News dispatch
from Amsterdam says that the Hun
Earian cabinet, of which Count Tissa
was premier. has resigned.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
Plans for War osrvloo.

Plane for War 0orvtoo.
Denver. Absolute franknoOo
marked the position Of Governor 0sQs
ter In discussing the war situatiee
with The members Of the Colorado
Editorial Association. On the othO
hand absolute frankness marked The
responses Of the editors to the goveA
nor and to the mon he had selected -
discuss the various situations that a.
lists in Colorado. Governor Gunter r.
quested the editors 10 come to Den
yer that he might tell them . number
ot things which h thought the0
should know. Approximately 100 r..
sponded to the call. From the TINA
they convened until their last session
adjourned the governor was In cen
slant attendance with them. discuss
ing plans. offering suggestions, takipa
their suggestions and arranging TOT
one centralized publicity bureau via
the hope that out Of It an would come
a more efficient Colorado for war Dur.
poses. An appeal to the state will b
issued as result Of the meeting
which will bear the sanction Of pres.
tically all Of the organizations Of -.
cry description in the state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25
sehIey Estate Pays 3s,7s1 Tex.

sehley Estate Pays 3e,7s1 Tax,
An Inheritance tax Of $8,1s1.4l was
paid to the state by administrators of
the $ss6,e1s.2o property left b. Chal
onsr B. Schley. member Of Colorado
Springs exclusive society circles and
nephew of the late Admiral sohIsy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

hamilton and neekssssisr 9missa.
n isn't only hoi polloi that u -
nsehS Tor SERVICE uadsr The otars ana
stripes. Many distinguished namsA
were added to the rolls In the resruiH
Ing offiess In Denver. In one uareR
OF nfteen young men that came froH
Burlington to enlist In the navy, Wa
one Roscoe C0nkling, one AleznndeN
hamilton. two Chester 4. AytAves aui
three William McKinlegs. A,d ne
next Day after they Joined he savH
JOIN D. Rocksfealse q ooausaAo
e0shO aD0aisa - Gn2letmsat
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-25

New York.-Sinking OF the British
steamers Hackensack and Thistleard
by German submarines, but with res
cue Of Americans aboard those YES
sells, was reported by travellers in New
York
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
To LIBERTY BOND PURCHASERS
Tallulah, La, September 10, 1917.
Madison Journal,

Ialiulah, La, September l9, 1917.
Madison Journal,
City.
Dear Sirs:
For the benefit of those of your sub
scribers who purchased Liberty Bonds.
will you kindly publish the information
that we have advice from the Treasurey
Department that these bonds can be de-
livered during the next 80 days.
However, it seems likely that Con-
gress will authorize and issue 4 per cent
bonds, in which case the purchasers of
the 81 per cent bonds will probably wish
to exercise their privilege of converting
the 81 per cent into per cent bonds,
therefore, we have written the Depart
ment not to send out any of the bonds
subscribed through us until this matter
has been definitely settled. If the 81 per
cent bonds were delivered there would
be some expense attached to converting
them into per cert bonds, while they
can be converted without cost, if in
structions to do this are given before the
bonds are delivered.
Yours very truly,
w. S. CRAIG,
Cashier.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
0LICE JURY PROCEEDINGS

Pursuant to call by the President.
the Police Jury convened this the 14th
day of September 1917, Hon. Alex Clark
President presiding, all wards duly rep
resented except the Eighth. Mr. A. E.
Kinds being absent, reading of the
minutes of the last meeting, on motion
of Mr.. Hewes was dispensed with.
The President explained the object
the meeting and on motion of Mr..
Wright the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
BE 1T RESOLVED, That ]. L. Cason,
Asse sor, be and he is hereby instructed
to assess ell property in and for Madison
Parish at fifty per centum of its actual
cash value as basis for taxation for
the year 1917.
On motion of Mr.. Wright the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE 1T RESOLVED, BY the Police Jury
of Madison Parish, Louisiana, that Or
dinance No. 400 of this Board be and
the same is hereby adopted levying a
parish tax upon trades, occupations and
professions.
And an ad valorem tax of nine mills
to support the Parish Government,
schools, ETC., under Article 29l of the
Constitution levying per capita of one
dollar for the benefit of the public roads,
bridges; etc, of this parish and fixing
the penalty and manner of collecting
same. See Ordinance No. 451.
Ordinances No. 400 regulating the sale
and fixing the licenses of spurious and
malt liquors for the year 1918 under
existing laws 81 the State. See page
497 of Ordinance Book.
There being no further business the
Board adjourned: Sine Dire
ALEX CLARK.
w. H HARVEY, President
Secretarys
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22

On Oct. lst please send all parcels
for the Red Cross Parcel Sale to the
home of Mrs. Agee, Mrs. Wright or
Mrs. Linton. All parcels will be
sold for twenty-five cents each. All
are requested to donate packages.
By order of the Committee:
MRS. j. S. AGEE, Chairman,
j. V. WRIGHT,
j. K. LINTON.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
McGEHEE.I 0HNsON

A very interesting event in the
social circle in Tallulah was the
marriage of Miss Matte Estelle
Johnson and Mr.. T. F. McGehee.
which occurred at the Methodist
Church on Friday, the l4th of Sept
ember, Rev. Mr.. ID. C. Barr officiat-
ing. Before the bridal party arrived
two beautiful songs We're sung by
Miss Retta Brooks in sweet con-
tralto voice, Il Love You Truly"
and A Dream" She was accompa-
MED by Miss Genevieve Berger On
the organ and Mr.. Will Harvey, Jr.,
on the violin and Mr.. La Grome, the
flute. Miss Berger played Mendle-
sons wedding march as the bridal
party entered the aisle. The ushers
were Mr.. John l.. Murray and Mr..
Andrew l.. Sewer. The groom en-
tered with his best man, Mr.. Chas.
Wilmington. first cousin of the
groom. Then came the maid of
honor, Miss Bessie johnson, sister
of the bride. Misses Lillian and
Ella Johnson were bridesmaids and
the flower girls were Charlotte John
son, Virginia Johnson and Vertner
Sewer. The bride entered on the
arm of her father, Mr.. N. D. John
son. The bride wore a handsome
tailored suit with hat to match.
The attendants were dressed in
white Organdy and pink trimmings
as also the flower girls. The church
was decorated by friends of the
bride under the direction of Mrs.
Chas. Coltharp, the colors in the
decoration being pink and green.
The happy couple departed on a
wedding trip to Jackson, Miss, and
New Orleans, and to Monticello.
Miss, to visit the parents of the
groom. On their return they will
be at the home at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. d. johnson. M. BY.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22

The out-of-town guests at the
McGehee-Johnson were Mr.. and Mrs.
McDade, of McDade, La, Mr.. and
Mrs. McDade, of Haughton, La.
and Mrs. H. P. Moore, of Shreve-
port. La.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
REDUCED RATES TO FAIR

Louisiana Delta Fair, Tallulah, La.
October SO, 1917. reuuced round TRIP
fares to apply from all points on the
Missouri Pacific R. R., between MCGEE
Ark, and from all points on the v. S.
& P. R. R., from Shreveport, La, tt
Vicksburg, Miss, to Tallulah. La, ano
return; tickets to be on sale October 81
inclusive 1917. limited for return to
reach original starting point prior tc
midnight of October 6, 1917
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
REGISTRATION OF WOMEN

The government is preparing for three
years of war, and the work of the Coun-
Gil of National Defense is based on the
governments plans. Every State has
been askedIto secure registration of
its women.
The Objects of Registration
To get full estimate of the woman
power of American at the outset of the
war. Failure to get similar census in
England and France, Immediately upon
the declaration of war, seriously ham,
pered their industries and caused delay
in preparation and tremendous financial
lass. Unorganized patriotic effort could
accomplish but little. we can profit by
their mistake. Our aim is to have at
once complete statistics as to the women
who are trained to take up the work of
the men, or who wish to train along lines
of work needed by their country, and
also obtain list of the women who will
volunteer their services for philanthro-
pic work.
To secure the means of getting in
direct touch with women whenever the
governments defense program con-
Germs them.
Advantages of the Registration
From the patriotic standpoint every
woman wishing to serve her country in
the crisis will be placed where she will
be of most use.
Every effort will be made to cooper
ate with business houses and govern
ment Offices so that women who need
employment, now or later, may secure
In emergency, training classes will be
free or the smallest possible
fee, and many women who register for
training may thus have the opportunity
to better themselves financially.
The no, sekeepers will be in position
to get suggestions and great deal of
information that has bearing
upon the home. 1t humanity impossible
for any woman to run her indepen-
dent of community conditions and de-
mands, and in crisis like this it is of
utmost Importance that the government
be in direct touch with the housemakers,
as well as with the business women.
The State of Louisiana, realizing the
need for full record of the woman
power of the State, passed the law
giving the State Council full power to
require a registration of women from
the age of 16 up. The State Council has
decided to have such a registration. The |
Governor of Louisiana is to have per-
sonal charge of the registration, and |
committee is entrusted with |
the organization work and actual regis |
tering of the women. 1t is hoped that
the women of Louisiana, true to their
ideals of patriotism, will respond to this
movement The woman's committee
has put in concise from the reasons for
this registration, assured that Louisiana
will give their full co-opera tion
The names of those women who refuse |
to register will be sent by the woman's |
to the State Council, in whose
power it lies to take such action as it |
may deem necessary.
NoTE-It must be distinctly under
stood that although the registratian is !
required, the offer of service is purely
voluntary. No woman need offer any
assistance unless she so desires. Places
'or registration will be announced later. |
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22

CUnnupation Is tnet N many aiiinei,"
and disorders that make lie miserable
fake Chsmberlain's Stomach and Live,
Tablets, L .p yorr bowels regular and yca
sill! avoid fhsss diseases = ~ sale by ~
lsalsr
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Happenings of Local Interest
Picked Up Around
Town.
Miss Nell Linhart, of Tampa. Fla,
is the guest of her uncle, Mr.. N.
ID. johnson.
Mr.. Allen Harrington. of Vidalia,
has opened the Star Meat Market
in Tallulah.
Miss Juanita Sewer has departed
for Judson College in Alabama,
where she will enter school.
Mr.. Andrew l.. Sewer has re-
tn ned TO his studies at l.. S. u,
baton Rouge.
Mrs. Kate Kell Scott has been a
visitor to her cousin, Mrs. Claughton,
/ DIT the MO0elle IlOleI.
Mrs. Abraham Brown has as her
guest Miss Florence Fortier, from
Franklin, Louisiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Brown have
returned from New Orleans where
they visited relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. Tullis Watson will return
soon from a visit to her home in
Tensas parish.
Friends of Mrs. w. B. Smitha are
pleased to hear of her safe arrival
in Porto Rico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenlaw, of Min
den, La, have become residents of
Tallulah, and have apartments at
the home of Professor Mckay.
Mrs. V. X. Scott and Miss Arwin |
Scott have returned from pleasant
trip to Tennessee, where they visited
Mrs. SCOTS mother, sister and
other relatives.
The out-of-town guests at the
McGehee-Johnson were Mr.. and Mrs.
McDade, of McDade, La, Mr.. and
Mrs. McDade, of Haughton, La,
and Mrs. H. P. Moore, of Shreve-
port, La.
Mrs. Henry Fuqua and son, Henry,
from Baton Rouge, have been visit
ing Mrs. Fuqua's daughter. Mrs.
Walter M. Scott. Jr., They are
spending this week with Mrs. George
Spencer, Mrs. Fuqua's sister.
Mrs. Perly Jones, from Alexan-
dria. formerly Miss Margaret Buck
ner, of Newellton. La, was visitor
to Tallulah en- route to Newellton
and New Orleans to visit relatives.
Mr.. Jones has gone to training camp
at Leon Springs, Texas.
Mrs. d. H. Allen and son jeff Sny-
der, have returned from the hos
pital in Memphis where jeff Snyder
was operated on by DR.. Jones, a
specialist in that city. An improve
ment is the result, and the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen hope
to see great improvement when
the little patient fully RECEIVERS from
the effect of the operation.
The sad news that a shadow has
fallen over the home and hearts of ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Clark in the death I
If their little daughter, Helen, which {
lad event occurred at their home at {
Mound on Thursday, has been re-
,eived here. Their many friends c
,ntend sympathy to the bereaved f
The interment took place t
n Bolton, Miss, the Clark burial t
ground.
On Oct. lst please send all parcels v
or the Red Cross Parcel Sale to the U
home of Mrs. Agee, Mrs. Wright or f
Mrs. Linton. All parcels will be d
old for twenty-five cents each. All n
ire requested to donate packages. u
BY order of the Committee: b
MRS. j. S. AGEE, Chairman, a
j. V. WRIGHT,
j. r. LINTON.
GIIcE IIIRY PROCEEDINGS =
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
Lakeside Farm D'roC-Jersey Boar Sale
At Ta!luIah, La, October 3rd 1917


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Tennessee Aaaraan iGeCi
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-22
LIST OF JURORS

The following named persons are
drawn to serve as Grand Jurors and are
summoned to appear on the second Mon
L., -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
211 Accepted in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 10.-TheE
exemption board for the West Chester dis
trict today gave hearings to four men who
had been unable to be present when called.
All had given good reasons for absence au4
all were accepted. They were: Claronco
Henry Rodgers. Chadds Ford Jesse Leigh
ton Townsley. Coatesville; Ellsworth Stock,
Rock Run, Coatesville. 1t is expected that
a number of others who failed to answer
the summons will appear within a day or
two, some being absent at distant point1s
Altogether there have been 211 accepted.
1875 rejected. and sixty-nine have failed to
appear before the board-a total Of 40o
called, 81