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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
CALCAS|EU READY
TO WAGE TICK WAR
COMPULSORY DIPPING OF CAT
TILE WHICH BEGAN APRIL 2To
CONTINUE ALL SUMMER.
COOPERATION is PROMISED
Police jury in December Budgeted
$4,000 For Tick Eradication Work,
and Next June II Is Expected to
Appropriate $4,000 More.

Lake Charles
Compulsory dipping of cattle in or
der to rid them of fever tick began
In CalcaSieu parish, and will be prose
cuted with vigor throughout the
spring and summer. DR.. J. F. Bush
ong, the government expert who will
have charge of the work. says with
the cooperation promised by cattle
men, the parish will be rid OF ticks by
the end Of the year. Estimates of
Calcasieu cattle place the number at
10000 head, but some stockmen ex-
pect. when the dipping figures are
complete, it will be found that there
are more than 10000 head in the par
ish. Watts have been established at
fifty-eight points in the parish 50
that no stockman will have TO drive
his cattle more than three miles.
Most Of the watts were built with pub
lie money. The police jury in De-
cember budgeted $4,000 for tick Grad
ication work. and next June is ex.
pected TO appropriate $4,000 more. The
following inspectors have been named
for the work A. d. lie Bleu. ellis;
William Cox. Bell City: Earl Richard.
Lake Charles; J. f. Webre, Sulphur;
d. NJ Smith, Starks; W. E. Lyons,
De Quincy, and r. C.. Lyons, Vinton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
AUSTRIA HUNGARIA
TO BREAK With j. s.
CONFERENCE ATTENDED az EN-
PERORS, MINISTER'S AND
GENERALS.

London.-A dispatch from The
Hague to the Exchange Telegraph
Company received here says thai
Austria-Hungary will break diplo
| matte relations with the United
States as the result of strong German
pressure.
The conference, attended by Elm
peror William and Emperor Charles
and the ministers and generals of the
central powers, the correspondent
says, received important declarations
from Count Czernin Won Chudenitz,
the Austro-Hungarian foreign minis
ter on the possibility of an early
peace. The emperor of Austria in
tends, it is added, to make a state
ment TO the world shortly to that Ell
feet in the name OF the central pow
ers. The chief subject dealt with
was the American situation.
The Austrian ministers OF Justice,
war and finance have resigned after
the revelation OF a grave scandal con-
nected with army supplies. according
to dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company from The Hague,
which quotes German newspapers as
Its authority. According to the dis
patch, the three ministers assisted Dr.
Franz. formerly director of the Wen
ma deposit bank, to escape the conse-
quences Of having illegally sold food
stuffs to the army at exorbitant
prices.
At the trial Of DR.. Franz documents
were produced which convinced the
Judge that the ministers had forged a
paper which was used in the bankers
behalf. They were summoned az
and admitted their guilt, la
ter resigning. The affair is said to
have caused a tremendous sensation |
n Vienna political circles.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
AUSTR|A-HUNGAR|A
SEWERS RELATIONS
1T is GENERALLY UNDERSTOOD
THAT A DECLARATION OF
WAR WILL FOLLOW.
PASSPORTS ARE ASKED FOR
Immediately Afterwards the Treasury
Department Ordered the Seizure of
All Austrian Merchant Ships in
American Waters.

Washington-Rangin herself nm
reservedly with Germany. Austria
hungary has severed diplomatic re
lations with the United States, pre-
cip1tating a situation which generally
Is expected here TO lead to war.
Baron Erich Zweidinek, the Aus
strian charge. asked the State Depart.
ment for passports for himself his
stan, and the Austrian consul force in
thls country; and simultaneously
American Minister Stovall reported
from Berne that Austria had announc-
ed the break in relations to the Amer
lean embassy in Vienna.
Immediately the Treasury Depart
ment ordered the seizure Of all Aus
TRAN merchant ships in American
harbors. The Austrian crews were
taken of and sent to immigration sta
lions. and Americans guards put on
board. The measure was explained
as purely one OF precaution, but il
may be interpreted by Austria as an
act or war. In a similar situation
after the break with Germany. no
ships were seized until a state OF war
had been declared.
Officials generally believe that Soon
er or later Bulgaria and Turkey will
do so. Bulgarian Minister Panaretoff
called on Secretary Lansing to ask il
this government had any information
from Sofia, but was told none had
been received. Both Bulgaria and
Turkey are believed here to be weary
OF the war. but German domination
OF the Central European alliance is ex.
pected to drive them, as it drove
Austria.
Twelve ships were taken over in
ports along the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts. Examination showed that the
crews had damaged the machinery of
practically all in the same way crews
OF German ships seized last week had
done. The ships seized were:
At New York. Martha Washington
and Himalaya; Philadelphia, Franco
MIA; New Orleans, Clara, Anna and |
Teresa; Tampa. Borneo: Pensacola.
Lucia; Houston. Morowitz and Cam
pania: Newport News, Budapest; Bos-
ton, Erny.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
ACTIONS OF AMERICA
ENCOURAGE FRANCE
ENTRY OF THE UNITED STATES
INTO WAR is CHEEREO IN
COMMONS.

Paris.-Extraordinar scenes Of en-
thusiasm for the United States were
witnessed in both houses of Parlia
ment. Not since the historic session
OF August 4, 1914, has there been a
parallel.
Alexandra Ribo, the venerable pre-
mier, arose after the chamber met
and began an address in solemn and
impressive tones to the silent assem-
blage which filled every part Of the
house. The deputies listened with I'M
broken attention until the first men,
ton Of the United States. Then they
broke out in applause. At first it was
decorous clapping Of hands. and
then the whole house spontaneously
arose, cheering for the United States
and President Wilson.
The American ambassador, William
G. Sharp, was in the diplomatic gal
lery. The deputies turned toward him
and the demonstration continued. The
ambassador stood up and bowed and
the cheering was redoubled in inten-
sity.
President Poincare Of France had
sent the following cablegram to Pres
ident Wilson:
AT the moment when, under the
generous inspiration of yourself, the
great American republic, faithful to
It's ideals and its traditions, is coming
forward to defend with the force of
arms the cause of justice and Of lib
erty, the people of France are filled
with the deepest feelings Of brotherly
appreciation
Permit me again to convey to you,
Mr.. President, in this solemn and
grave hour, an assurance Of the same
sentiments Of which l recently gave
you evidence. sentiments which, I'M
der the present circumstances have
grown In depth and warmth.
Il am confident that l voice the
thought Of all France in expressing
to you and to the American nation
the Joy and the pride which we feel
today as our hearts once again beat |
in unison with yours.
This war would not have reached |
its final import had not the United |
States been led by the enemy himself |
TO take part in it. To every impartial |
spirit 1t will be apparent. in the fu-
ture more than ever in the past. that
German Imperialism, which desired,
prepared and declared this war, had
conceived the mad dream of establish.
ing its hegemony throughout the
world. 1t has succeeded only In
bringing about a revolt of the con-
science OF humanity.
In ver-to-be-forgotten language
you have made yourself. before the
universe, the eloquent interpreter of
outraged laws and a menaced civiliza-
ion.
Honor to you. Mr. President, and
% your noble country. | beg you to
believe in my devoted friendship.
(Signed)
RAYMOND POINCARE."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Fly u. s. FLAG In France.

Paris.-The placing of the Lafay-
cite flying corps under the American
nag to symbolic the entry OF the Unit
ed States into the war has been dis
cussed for several days. The Figaro
now says the Stars and Stripes are
nyfng over the headquarters of the
American aviators.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Senator Warren To Retire.

Laramie, Wyo.-Senator F. +. War
rem of Wyoming announced that ne
will not be a candidate to succeed
himself when his present term expires
in March, 1919. Senator Warren Is
serving his fifth term. He lives g.
Cheyenne.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Funston Left $4,000.

San Francisco.-The late Maj Gen
Frederick Funston left no will, and
his estate, consisting of life insur.
ance policy for $4,000 and his per.
sond effects. valued at mot to ex-
coed $4,000" will go to his widow
and three children. This was reveal
ed when Mrs. Funston filed a petition
for letters Of administration.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Bone Dry GEORGIA Now.

Atlanta, Ga.-Georgia's bone dry
prohibition, bill. which will bar liquor
absolutely from the state except for
medicinal. mechanical and sacrament
al purposes. under rigid restrictions
was passed by the Legislature in ex.
ira session here and Governor Harris
is expected to sign it at once. The
Legislature, which was called primar.
lily to consider bone dry" legislation.
then adjourned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Editors PLEDGE Support

Columbus, Ohio. A resolution
pledging loyal support to President
Wilson in his efforts to uphold the
right and maintaining the honor of
the United States of America WAS
adopted by the editors of the Asso-
ciated Press newspapers of Ohio.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Plans $4,000 900 Fund.

Neutrality-suspicious. to collect and
disburse a fund OF 100000 for fam
lilies Of 100000 naval volunteers in
case Of war were announced by the
Navy League Of the United States at
a meeting at which Sir Herbert B.
Ames, organizer of the Canadian Pa
triotic Fund. was the principal
speaker.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Spain's Offer Accented

Washington.-An offer by the king
Of Spain to have Spanish ships carry
relief supplies to Syria and release
the American naval vessels Caesar
and Des Moines. now war-bound at
Alexandria, from that duty has been
accepted by the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14

The orange crop on the lower coast
10 the largest in many years. The
young fruit is showing up beautifully.
and the trees present an unusual
healthy appearance, the recent cool
snap having killed all the white fly
and red scale from which the trees
were suffering Chief Citrus Canker
Inspector Jones reports no new case.
in the groves, over IS per cent OF
the infected canker trees have been
destroyed. and the disease eradicated.
The early planted rice is up to 4
splendid stand, and is safe. A good
acreage has been seeded this season
Old rice from last seasons crop that
remains on hand is being sought AZ
ter by the New Orleans merchants.
On account OF the scarcity OF rice for
milling purposes farmers are holding
for $3.50 per barrel.
The police jury at its regular
monthly meeting made an appropria-
tion Of 800 towards the Charity Hos
pital of New Orleans. The finance
committee approved all legal bills,
but payment was deferred until next
month as the annual payment on the
bonds for the new courthouse was
due. The building cost the parish
$4,000, and final payment will be
made next year. President J. B. Fes-
terling was empowered TO take up
with the state conservation commits.
sion relative to getting for the parish
for the maintenance and construction
OF the shellroads being built on the
east and west banks all clam shells
and gravel needed from the bottoms
or the bays and bayous free Of any
cost and only a few miles from the
river front The parish is at present
paying s1.35 per yard for the shells.
and the cost for getting out the $4,000
barrels needed would be but IS cents
a barrel.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Big Banks Consolidate

New Observation-Disclosures OF the
Bankers Trust Company. one of the
largest In the United States, and the
Astor Trust Company was announced.
bringing under one management IN.
stitutions with deposits totaling $500.
100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Teutons Reported Active

Guatemala City.-It is reported tb.,
German reservists are concentrating
on the Mexico-Guatemala frontier. II
also Is reported that a wireless te,a-
graph plant has been shipped into Sal.
vsdor from Mexico. by which II s
possible to communicate with o..
many.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Defeat Limited Dry BILL

Sacramento. GAIA bill that would
close all saloons, but permit sale OF
light wines and beer in hotels and
restaurants with meals, was defeated
in the Senate, but on motion to re-
consider, automatically was retained
on file.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Foreigners Unaffected

Washington. - Official announce.
ment was made that foreigners in the
United States who conduct themselves
properly will suffer no loss of proper.
ty or liberty as a result of a declara-
ton Of a state Of war.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Villa Will Be Neutral

FL Paso.-Villa will be an "incorrup
uble neutral" in the case Of war be
tween the United States and Ger
many, according TO leaders OF the Vii
Ia junta here after the arrival of a
courier with this message, direct from
Villas camp in Mexico.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
All Citizens Must Fioht,

ST. Louis.-Instructions that first
citizenship papers be refused apnI,.
cants who say they are unwilling -
fight for the United States, were 70.
ceived from Washington at the nstur.
alization Office here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Withdraw u S. Troops

Santiago de Cuba.-Relying on as
surances OF the ability of the Cubans
to maintain order, the American COM
mander withdrew the last men Of the
force landed two weeks ago. The CITY
is quiet. although skirmishes in the
outskirts are not infrequent.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Predicts Dry America.

Greenville. S. C.-Ira Landrith, for
mer candidate for vice president on
the Prohibition ticket, predicted in an
address here that in case of war Pres
ident Wilson would issue an edict
within 30 days declaring nationwide
prohibition.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
To Raise Food in Parke

Baltimore.-To help remedy the
danger OF any food shortage in this
city after war is declared, city Off
Gals decided to utilize about 1000
acres of lawns in city parks for truck
farming.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
They May Graduate Now

Mobile. Ala.-Members of the Sc
nior class Of the School of Medicine,
University of Alabama. at Mobile, will
be allowed TO graduate al once if
they desire to enter the service OF the
United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Women Rank As Woman

Norfolk. Va.-Given the rank OF ye.
oman. 10 young women were accent.
ed by the United States Recruiting
Station here as member OF the Naval
Reserve They will be assigned %
clerical duties.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Won't Salute; Are Fined.

Fort Worth, Tex-John Sheppard
and Raymond Lacey. charged with
disturbing the peace. were told in Po-
lice Court that if they would salute
the flag they would escape punish
men. and on their refusal Judge Par
ker fined them each 1925.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
For Universal Traininu.

Memphis.-A petition signed by T..
600 Memphis voters urging the immc-
date enactment by Congress OF leg
islation to provide for universal mil
itary service was forwarded to Wash.
ington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Time for the filing Of q list Of pres
ent commodity rates and proposed
commodity rates, in the matter Of tho
Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Rail-
way Company. ct ais, in re, applica.
ton for authority to advance such
rates on the lines involved between
points west Of the Mississippi and be.
tween such points and Mississippi
river crossings. was extended by the
Railroad Commission Of Louisiana
from April 9 to April %.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Revolt Sends Sugar Up.

New York-The political revolu
ton in Cuba will cost the United
States between s75,OOO,O 900 and 500.
100000 this year. Frank c. Lowry,
sales manager Of the Federal Sugar
Refining Company, estimated.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
First Armed Ship Safe.

Washington.-The American Liner
st. Louis, first armed American shin
to cross the Atlantic. has arrived safe
ly at her destination, Secretary Dan.
iels announced.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Wyoming Pledges Rjders

Cheyenne. Wyo.-A pledge TO fur.
nish 400 rough riders from Wyoming
In case OF war was telegraphed to Sec.
rotary Of War Baker by Governor
Frank L. Houx.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Vote on Woman SIHr,o.

Des Moines. Iowa.-py a vote OF
30 to 13 the Iowa Senate voted to
submit woman suffrage again to a
vote OF the people. Suffrage was de.
feated at the referendum last June
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Armed Ships Get Across

New York.-Word was received here
OF the arrival Of the American steam
ships Finland and St Paul at Eng
lish ports. Both ships left an Ameri-
can port on March "a They were
armed
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Bomb Makers Conyicted

New fork.-Six Germans were con-
Victed by jury in the Federal Dis.
trict Court here Of conspiracy 70 do
stroy steamships carrying food and
munitions from this port for the en-.
tente allies by means Of iacendiary
bombs.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Hold U-Boat Chasere

Chicago.-Two submarine chasers
built by an Illinois company for the
Mexican government and ready for
shipment have been ordered held bv
officials at Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Government Orders Lumber

Kansas City, Mo.-The United
States government has placed an or.
der with Kansas City lumber dealers
for 100000 feet Of soft pine lumber.
II became known here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Monument AZ ShiInh

Nashville, Tenn-The $4,000 Con.
federate monument erected by The
United Daughters Of the Confederate
on Shiloh battlefield. will be unveiled
May II.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Indians Offer Services

Oklahoma City, Okla.-One thou.
sand Comanche Indians OF Oklahoma
have offered their services to Presi.
dent Wilson for the war with Ger.
many. II they are accepted they will
equip themselves.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Cuba Severn ReIatione

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Secretary Of
State L. G. Patterson handed pass
ports to DR.. Frederick Won Verdy du
Vernois. the German minister. The
minister and his party are expected
to sail for Spain April Is.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14

bottle was produced aud q glass haAd.
Cd 10 her.
ma, M. Mrs.. Mitchell" SAID the Rss-
dip. Il have sis1ed tie pasAgs Aser
to touch nor handle q glass aeal1. Bat
II yc'h put . wee drop in q cup. IN
ts1e II"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Women Make City Drv

Springfield, Ill.-By majority o,
45s Springfield went into tie dry
column after an uninterrupted we,
regime. AS a result % saloons will
60 out Of business May 3.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Offers Use Of HOSPITAL.

Newark, n. 1.-THE German Hospi.
tai Association rendered TO the gov.
eminent use Of its hospital with its
stat of nurses and doctors.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Latest u. G. l. outraoe.

Latest X. G. l. Outrage.
u the msAer cost Of living - e.
brace everythins7 Complaint is made
By pathological expsrtmenters In
Washington that monksys. once p,en-
dful at 50 each. ara now scarce and
cost $16.-New York World.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Recruit in PhiIippjnes

Man.lla.-Filipino press authoriti. G
are support ng the appeal Of Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels for recruits for
the American navy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Americans Aboard Ready

Paris.-Although no recruiting sta.
ton has been opened in Paris. the
American embassy has received many
offers to enlist from American resi-.
dents in France.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Cotton Compress Burne

Hillsboro, Tex.-Fire of unknown
origin destroyed the Hillsboro cotton
compress and 5000 bales of cotton
entailing an estimated loss Of sS75..
600.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
For EarIy Graduation

Washington.-The first class Of the
United States Military Academy at
West Point will be graduated late
this month instead Of in June.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Japan Sees Teuton's End

Tokio.-The Japanese press halls
the entrance Of America into the WAT
as the death knell OF Germany.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
No Prohj Referendu~

Springfield. Ill.-The statewide nro-
hibition referendum bill was defeated
80 to 81. In the house.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
No More Convict ie,s..

Nashville, Tenn.-Governor RIVE
signed the bill abolishing the convict
lease system in Tennessee on Octo-
Der /, 1918.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Bar Un-American Talk

Duluth. Minn.-Police were in
structed to arrest anyone making un.
American remarks in public.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
How She Got Around Il

An old Scotswoman, very fond Of .
gossip and Ia dram, was induced . b.
GIN the neF year By signing the tenn
perance pledge.
Calling 1poll Q friend one day. the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
Wisconsin Capital Or,

Madison. Wis.-This city, csni,a,
of the state. went into the dry column
The total vote: Dry. 1866; wet a.
l6S.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14

Professor Casanova. United States
count- farm demonstration agent is
expecting a carload Of blooded calves
which have been ordered by the far.
mers in the vicinity of Kaplan for
breeding purposes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14

A maA nay bestsw Eso& s1ns -
the peer and iaAOsat wsuAsst bsAg
CHARITABLE, M ~ - ehase1uhao w0ln
b b not able - bssesw anytAlae-
AAAlsoa.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14

At . special meeting Of the One
lousas lodge Of Elks resolutions were
ADOPTED pledging the support of the
lodge and its $50 members to the
president and the flag. and urging full
measures Of preparedness to be taken
At once
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-04-14
MAY TALK PEACE IF
KAISER OETHRONEO
MINISTER OF JUSTICE keReNsKY
MAKES THE sUGGEsTIoN-pEo.
PIE COULD SETTLE WAR.
MllUKOFF MAKES STATEMENT

Members Of New Russian Government
Say That II Germans Expect sepa.
rate Peace Under Present Condi-
tons They Will Be Disappointed.