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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

| hardly see Il soul. Behind the lines
there are crowds ut work on various
| jobs They have To keep above
/ ground and take their chances with
| the shells. But this monStrOuS ac-
emulation of heavy guns has turned
the habits of men into those of rab-
bits. The fighters are all below the
surface. The huge devastated front
is merely a mass of shell holes look
ing like photograph of the moon.
craters, SmudgcS, of what were once
villages and woods and serried with
white or gray lines which mark the
trenches. Except when the infantry
crawl from their trenches To take
over the enemy'S line the battlefield re-
sembles ruined waste still smolder-
ing from some giant fire. absolutely
deserted and lifeleSS.
The science of digging-in has
reached its zenith. There are un-
foreground places 80 feet below the
surface. many rooms. several exits hot
and cold water. and electric lights.
There are tunnels almost as wide as
the Tube" connecting one line Of
trenches with another. Every device
that can give some protection against
the shells is being utilized
The Germans have been working like
ants on their defenses this winter.
They declare they are so strong that
we shall never break through. Our
generals think otherwise, and the
French are supremely confident. Dig
ging-in can be OverdOne. Very often
the more elaborate the defenses the
more easily they are taken by assault.
For this reason. during those terrible
bOmbardments which precede an as
sault the infantry have to keep below,
other wise they would be annihllated.
1t is only human nature to remain
under cover under such conditions.
Thus when the assault comes its wave
passes over the top before the de-
tenders can come out. Many are re-
luctant to leave cover The brave
alone die at their machine gun posts.
Thus In our last attack, north of the
Ancre and in the two French assaults
at Verdun, thousands of prisoners
were taken before they could fire a
shot. In one instance two British
brigades passed over position and
occupied the enemy's second line be-
fore the defenders of the first line came
out from their underground laby-
rinths and commenced to fight. Thus
the heaviest losses fell on our Third
brigade, which had to retake the first
line and deal with these elaborate IN
derground works.
1t is not the actual defenders Of a
position who can check the first waves
of an attack. 1t Is the barrage fire
which the enemy guns concentrate on
our trenches the moment our infantry
are seen to leave cover. 1t is this
which infiicts such heavy losses. The
Germans call this drum fire." the
waves of shells falling simultaneously
in lines like the beats on giant drum.
Their drum fire collapsed last summer
and autumn under that of our counter
batteries, or, at least. 1t was spasmod-
ic and irregular and ill-aimed, because
they had lost control of the air and
their heavy artillery was firing blind"
This winter they have been bringing
up more heavy guns and accommodating
vast supplies of ammunition. They
say their drum fire" this spring and
summer will crash our attacks. But
will it9
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
To Decorate Rernstorff.

London.-Count Won BernstorfY, dis
missed German ambassador to the
United States, has been granted the
Iron Cross with the white ribbon by
the German emperor, says an Amster-
dam dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company. This decoration is
conferred on civilians for services
rendered in time Of war.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
LABOR.

SWltchmen on IS roads running
into Chicago have voted to strike. No
action is expected until various medi.
atory steps have been taken.
The supreme court has taken no ar.
ton on the Adamson eight-hour law.
AS the court recessed until March 5.
AN opinion before that day il imnoo.
sible.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Idaho For Wilson

Boise, Idaho.-A concurrent resolu-
ton was passed by both houses OF
the Idaho legislature instructing Gov.
ernor Alexander to inform President
Wilson that the state stands firmly
behind him with all resources at its
command in the present international
crisis.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Mrs. r. NJ. Bushong Of Ellsworth.
Kan, charged with completely in the
murder of her husband, was acquitted
by a jury
Mrs. Margaret Sanger and her az.
slstant, Mrs. Anna Mondell, were
found guilty in New York of dissent
hating birth control information.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Uncle Sam Follows Suit

observation-disclosures in cost for
all sizes of stamped envelopes. effec-
tive February l. was announced by
the Postoffice Department. The raise
was made necessary by the increased
cost of paper and the use Of more
and better material. The increases
average AZ cents per 1000 envelopes
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
CHARGE z SisaI Trust

New York.-The government filed a
suit in the federal court here against
the Pan-American Commission Cor
poration, Sol f. Wexler and others.
charging conspiracy under the anti
trust laws to restrain trade in sisal
and to increase the market price of
sisal throughout the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
P0TH00KS MADE TO MUSIC
New Method Of Teaching Penmanship
In High School Uses Fox
Trot.

Boston.-The successful use of pho
nographic music as an aid to writing
instruction was described by L. NJ.
Rand, an instructor In the English
high school, to the New England Pen
manship association. Music acts as
speed guide for the writer. he said.
Teaching penmanship In the Dor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

When orders were sent for the Wis
Consin regiments TO remain on the
border the men, 40 per cent of whom
are of German descent, turned out
and pledged themselves to any serv.
Ice for which the United States gov.
eminent might call.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
For "Bone Qruu Kansas

Topeka, kan.-The first section of
the bone dry" bill prohibiting tn.
publication of liquor and the shipping
of liquor into the state, was adopted
IN the Kansas House of Representa-
tives.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
METEOROLOGICAL

Edward L. Dodder of Omaha, Neb..
treasurer OF the United Workmen.
killed himself when his accounts were
reported $4,000 short. He was worth
nearly 100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

Washington. - President Wilson
signed commission appointing Theo-
dore Roosevelt Jr. a major of infantry
in the officers Reserve Corps. Mr..
Roosevelt was a member of the Plata
burg training camp.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
To Take Refuos Here

Washington. - Alfredo Gonzales.
Costa Rica's deposed president. is on
his way to the United States aboard
a fruit steamer, official dispatches
say.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Negro Issued Fake Divorce Writ.

Little Rock. Ark.-W. Fl. White, a
negro stenographer. has been arrest.
ed here, on charge of having issued
1000 fake divorce writs. 1t is said
White defrauded negroes of the state
out Of several thousand dollars.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Horse Meat Shop Is Opened.

New YOrk.-A butcher shop in
which horsemeat is sold exclusively
has been opened in Harlem. with the
sanction of the board of health, It has
just become known. A sign over the
shop reads: "Horseflesh for sale
here"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
No Grayson Confirmation

Washington.-Senator Weeks again
blocked vote in the Senate on tho
confirmation of DR.. Cary T. Grayson
President Wilson'S naval aide, nomi.
mated TO be rear admiral.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
FIRES.

Fire Of unknown origin completely
| destroyed the Royal Cocoa Co.'S plant
at New York. The damage will ex-
coed 100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

South African mines are expert.
menting with a dust-laying prepare.
ton which has molasses as its base.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

triple time of waltz music furnishes
an excellent rhythmic guide"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

Paymaster General Samuel Meow
an of the navy, is one of the five rear
admirals nominated recently by the
president. His new rank is the high
est ever held by an officer In the pay
master corps. MCGOWAN Is a bachelor,
and probably the most popular one in
the capital, where the state Of bachel-
orhood reaches its highest develop
ment. He is native of South Caro-
lima
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

SGNMSQl0(
LESSON

-. Still KS. Acting birectol
sumo. school Course Of Moody n
80 -. .-.. Western %nNsrar,- r.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
PEDIC ASSOCIATION
MEETS IN RICHMOND
VIII Co-Opernse with Medical Author
ftics In Examination OF Foot
Ailments.


The Virginia pcdic Association held
It's annual meeting on Thanksgiving
Day IN Richmond at aIurphy's Hotel.
with DR.. w. II. Ellis in the chair. After
the usual order Of business was dis
posed of officers for the next year
were nominated and by acclamati
the same officers were reelected. as
follows: president, DR.. w. Il; Ellis;
Vice-president. DR.. y. G. Mueller: sccre-
tary -trcasurer, Miss Jennie Hayes.
The report Of the Legislative and
judiciary committee shows that good
results have been accomplished In tho
last year.
DR.. Mueller was appointed to CO.
operate with the State Board of Mcdl-
cal Examiners in examining future ap-
plicants who wish to practice pcdiatry
In Virginia.
n lecture. delivered by DIR. Ellis. IL
lustratcd with E-ray pictures the many
causes OF foot ailments, due to i'm
proper footSear. was Instructive and
convincing. and a wcll-written paper on
Focal Inspection In the Practice Of
Pediatry.' by Il. c. Rice, of Washing
ton, ID. c., were the principal features
OF the afternoon session.
Several new members were elected 10
membership. and after an enjoyable
Thanksgiving dinner the meeting adj
journcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
ORGANIZE COAST ARTILLERY
COMPANY IN SOUTH BOSTON
Formulation Z" Form Nc.y Unit IL Grant
cd to Mayor pcnIck ind Citizens
OF Tint Section.

Adiitant-G General w. ~ :Srlc yestcr-
day granted permission to Mayor w. l..
Peaick. OF South Boston, and several
other prominent business men of that
city TO organize coast artillery COM
pany in South Boston and Halifax Coun-
~. in addition TO Mayor Pcnick. tho
company will hc organized ihrour n
the cforts of j. V. Thompson and John
d. Evans. who held "a long conference
yesterday with General Sale
Enl:Stments will begin ilrmcdi,tcly
ana nc company must H.. com lcted
not later than December T.. II Is OK.
pccted that the necessary ncn can he
recruited In South Boston and Halifax
county. but General Sale granted them
PERMISSION TO accept men from all sec
lions of tho State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
INCREASE IN EXPENSES
FOR CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
Costs Of Orerntion Gr"S - Per Cent.
While Volume of business In
crcnnes IL Per Cent.

Railway operating revenues Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio i;dilway Company
for the month of October aggregated
iJ.Gi6.J7". as compai"'l with 81 I..io3
for the same month OF last year. show
irC All increase OF IL per cent nc
"ortling to figures announce Yc sier :
d:Ga.by Comptrpl,c: u. T.. Sullivan Ex-
JfuScS for the month Ht2rc 81 iJ3, S.22.
j;sreasnG Il pc" cent over last Oc-
tCh'r. Net rcvanC" from railway or-
rm;ions totalcd Si.aoS.oio. which was
an increase of ! per cent and net i'm
cone decreased per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
MINIATURE; ALMANAC.

by the association. will be given to
each child.
rho Red Cross seals arc already on
sale in u number of department stores
and drug stores. and they will be
placed in great many additional
places aud in tho post Office the first
Of tho coming week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Company. has received from his home
office In New York a telegram. telling
him that the Richmond oiiico is tho
prize winner in tho October contest. In
Which fifty branch Offices participated.
The contest was based on increased
business. Every section OF the United
States was represented In this coinpeti-
ton. Aside from winning tho honor.
Mr.. King Will receive "A handsome gold
watch, which will be presented by the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Il observations at sP. NJ

Temperature, 46! humidity, 46: wind.
direction. northwest: wind, velocity, 10
miles; weather. clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Especial to The Times pispatch.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, December
l.---Carroll ID. Thomas and Miss Elsie
.. Wood. both of this city, we're mar.
ricd last evening In washingt ton, the
ceremony being performed by tho Rev.
n T. Downs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

at O'Clock. Only ono other meet
inS at the ci.y Hall has been called
Tor this week. and that Is the post
poned session of the Cnmr:- it.ec on
Advertising and Enterprises. which has
been called Tor tomorrow night 1t
T:iJ O'Clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
'rhonns-Wood.

Nicc-president of tho company at u sps.
ciel meeting to be held In Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

the association and the club. and tho
secretary is expected TO make some
remarks.
large crowd will be present to
take leave of the secretary, and tho
occasion promises to be one Of great
interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
minCil Meets r.,

'"incil Meets To-Morro,y.
CONSIDERABLE roGtinc business will nc
considered ut the regular mcetin;, Of
tn" Common Council Tomorrow night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
FAREWELL TO THOMAS
Tuesday Club to Honor Y. ", e. A
Secretary. Who Is Leaving
for Irancr

The Tuesday Clubs program, tbi.
week viii be OF the nature OF a fare
well to 5. l.. Thomas the secretary of
the Hallway Y. NJ. G.. a.. who sails for
France In d few days. There will he
several short speeches by members of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

you These
store. 0'''0h0' "e"e"O ohA" anu HOUSE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
I,ocnl Iinlnfall.

rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Excess In rainfall since March l.. 3.72
Excesss In rainfall since January 2.S4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

" Saw Such q Lamp
Such Variety Such Prices $4,000 90 Col

add color and life home TO make every the
rendy more vabe for these lamps bases shades
for vngro halls libraries bedrooms and ens own
at this Get-Acquaned Sale, beginning morning
II ALL these sale prices permit select TWO Lamps
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

nichmond once Leads.
Il. u. ling. manager for tho local
branch of the Remington Typewriter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
The Weather !.
'lFurnished by u, 8. Weather EurenuI
Forecasts Virginia
Fair sunday and
NJ o N d n =, somewhat
colder Sunday.
North Carolinn-
IEuIr Sunday and
Monday, sofnesvhu u {
colder Sunday.
Forecast, virginia.
Locnl Tempcrnturc.

I: noon temperature. ............. SO
u. NJ. temperature. .............. "a
Maximum tcneraturc to s y. NJ. 80
minimum temperature to 8 L. NJ. 10
Mean temperature ............... as
Normal temperature ............. a.
EXCESS in temperature. ......... 4
Dencicncy in temperature since
March 100
uary ............... .......... 1874
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
CHAMBER SENDS MESSAGE
 OF SYMPATHY TO VALDEZ

Yesterday the following telegram CT sympathy for the loss sustained by the recent fire was received by Dr. s. Wickes Merritt. president of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce, from the Alaska Bureau of the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce:
 We wish to extend to the people of Valdez our sincere sympathy in tLe serious loss that has befallen them. We sincerely hope that the con flagration may not be as exten- sive as now reported, and that the buildings destroyed may be replaced by more substantial structures.
 In reply to this message pr. Mer- rit and Secy. Jones sent the follow ing:
 Telegram greatly appreciated. Damage less than at first reported. Blow a severe one, but not irrepar- able. Stocks ordered and temporary quarters occupied by aeected mer- chants. Will rebuild as soon as pos sible. Residence section not involv- ed; food supply ample, no casualties.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
MASS MEETING AT
 CITY HALL TONIGHT

A mass meeting, called by Mayor Patterson, will be held at o'clock this evening in the city hall for the Iurpose of considering the advjsabil- ity of raising and offering substan- tial reward for information leading to the. arrest and conviction of the party or parties who started the c"n- fagration on Tuesday morning I. is hoped that large numte: of the townspeople will be in attendaAes. aad that full expression of opinion on the matter will be forthcoming.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
POSs|Us CASE
 NOW ON TRIAL SPECIAL VENIRE IS DRAWN Damage Case Against the Eliamar Mining Company Now Before the District Court-ActiOn for Per- sonaI Injuries.
SPECIAL VENIRE IS DRAWN

The damage suit of Possius vs. FL lamar Mining Company came up for trial in the district court this morn ing before Judge Bunneli. Thomas Hunt, the holdover jurynlan and a special venire of twenty men, com posed of Dan Ross. Rudolph Schmidt, C. H. Kraemer, l.. F. Washburn, A. Won Gunther, E. A. Sweet, H. J. Mitchell, E. P. Cashman, c. P. Top Tiff, E. Fucker, s. c. Wheeler, J. D. Jefferson, Frank Nelson. John Biggs, w. H. Palmer. B. C. Wiltse, G. J. Finn, Wm Kramer, K. E. Audolph, and H. T. Whitley, were present, and 1he work of selecting jury was talk en up shortly after the opening of court.
 The entire morning session was consumed in securing jury, and the twelfth seat in the jury box was fill ed just at the noon hour. The taking of testimony in the case was com menced this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
ARE PROBING
 ALLEGED LEAK IS IN HANDS RULES COMMITTEE
 = Sensation Created When Congress- man Taylor of New York Asserted Rumor Connected Name Bernard Baruch With Leak.
IS IN HANDS RULES COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. A. The investigation of Representative Wood into the alleged leak regarding the German peace proposal, whHre- by spectators, it is asserted were able to clear millions in Wall street, has been referred to the Committee on Rules, and that committee is ex- pected to make it's report in about ten days.
 A sensation was created here in connection with the alleged leak, when Congressman Bennett, of New , York, asserted on the floor of the House that rumor connected the name of Bernard Baruch, a member of the Council on National Defense. with the alleged leak as the inform Int. It ris reported that he sold short 2on steel stocks and profited heavily on the drop.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
SAYS WILSON
 KNOWS TERMS ARE NOW IN HIS POSSESSION Count Andreassy, the Former Prem- fer of Hungary, Says President Knows Terms upon Which Teutons Will Make Peace.
ARE NOW IN HIS POSSESSION

LONDON, Jan. "A report from Budapest, received through neutral sources, states that Count Andreassy, the former Hungarian .. Premiei', makes the assertion that President Wilson, of the United States, already knows the German peace terms. He says the complete statement of the terms and conditions upon which the Central Powers are willing to nego- tiate for peace have been forwarded to President Wilson and are now ill fis possession.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
GERMANS N0T
 HOPEFUL PEACE
CONVICTION WAR TO CONTINUE
Universal Belief Time is Not Ripe
  Newspapers Urging Continuance of War in Answer to Scornful Reply of the Allies.

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Advices re- ceived here from Amsterdam state that the almost universal opinion pre- vails in Germany that peace at this time is impossible, and the newspap- CTS are strongly championing a con .inuance of the struggle until such time as the Entente nations are in more receptive attitude. The Vos- siche Zeitung urges the German gov ernment to answer the scOrnful reply of the allies to the German peace pro posal on the battlefield.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
VALDEZ RECEIVES
 CONGRATULATIONS
SEATTLE SENDS BEST WIsHE,,
Manager of Alaska Bu- reau of Seattle Chamber, Expresses Hope for Prosperity and Develop ment of the Territory.

Dr. s. Wickes Merritt, President of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce. re- ceived on January 1, the following greeting from J. l.. McPherson of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce, extending best wishes for the prosperity of the coun- try: t''
 gro the people of Valdez and Vii cinity the Alaska Bureau of the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce extends best wishes for the year of Alaska s semi-centennial, that it may b. one of unequalled prosperity in the develop :nent of your rich resources.
 In reply Dr. Merritt answered as follows:
 "On behalf of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce, offer you and your co-workers the compliments of the season, with appreciation of your tel egram and pledges of support of all efforts for our mutual advantage"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
HITCHCOCK |S
 TURNED DOWN
ACTION RESOLUTION DEFERRED
Lively Tilt Occurs Between Hitch- cock, Borah and Lodge Over Reso- lutiOn Approving Course of Presi. dent on German Note.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan, A. Senator Hitchcock's resolution, ap- proving the action of President Will son in regard to the German pea, e proposal was again called up in u e Senate, but action was deferred A spirited tilt occurred between Fitch cock and Borah and Lodge, over tine resolution. Lodge made a strong at tack oa the note of approval from the German Ambassador Won Bernstorff, which was printed in the various l newspapers throughout the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
WILL KEEP ACCURATE
 WEATHER INFORMATION

Instruction have been received from the Federal Bureau office at Se- attle, by Myrtle F. Billings. the weather observer here, to send out two weather reports daily from this time on, one to be taken at a. m. and another at 2 p. m. These in structions are for the purpose of fur nishing the government with accu- rate detailed reports of the weather conditions in the north in connection with the meteorological stations re- gently established in the north. with headquarters in Juneau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
EXPRESS APPRECIATION
 FOR EFFICIENT WORK

A deserved expression of apprecia- tion for prompt and efficient service is voiced in the following resolution passed at a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last night and addressed to Wm. Thomas, chief of the Valdez Fire Department:
 "On behalf of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce and our fellow citizens. we wish to extend to your department and the numerous volunteers who so ebly assisted, our appreciation of the splendid and efficient manner in which the recent fire, which did such extensive damage to the business dis trict, was extinguished. Such heroic work and faithful devotion to duty and the interests of others are tom- mendable of the highest praise and sincere appreciation of all residents.