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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Recurring to statisticg, the announce
ment is made that the population of the
belllgerent countries is beng reduced more
from falling off of births than it is being
diminished by fatalities from actual war
fare. In Germany the falling off in birth
rate is established as being equal to the
losses from battle. Applying the same rule
to other beligerents the loss in population
from shortage in births would aggregate
seven million souls, hence from this source
and that of losses in battle we can calculate
that the total population of the countries
at war has been reduced by fifteen million
souls
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28
The fight to defeat the co

The fight to defeat the confirmation of
M. ?. Robertson as member of the state
board of engineers was wached with interest
in the fifth Louisiana levee district. Mr.
Robertson has large number of friends in
district who will be gratifed with the news
that the senate, with one dissenting vote,
confirmed his appointment.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The Senate has passed by vote of SO
to II the rivers and harbors bill carrying an
appropriation of over S27, 10000 The bill
will now go to Joint conference and should
be operative in few weeks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

A number Of Madison boys are pre-
pairing to enter the service. The Journal is
proud to note that not a protest has been
registered by those drawn. On the other
hand they seem ready and anxious to meet
the call of duty.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The failure of the state senate to con-
firm the appointment of member of state
levee board brings out the proposition that
such confirmation is not necessary. Our
recollection is that the supreme court has
already so decided.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

From reports that leak out we are led
to believe that the state board of affairs,
in equalizing taxes, is having the same
trouble that the small boy had in making
his butter hold out with his bread
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

and the time has come for the individual to
register his opposition to the expenditure of
single dollar except for works absolutely
necessary. We can afford to stand some
discomforts until OR first business war
is off our hands.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

A bigamist in the army has been sent
enced to service on the firing line at the
trout. Having 5een confronted by two
wives, both in bad humor, he asked for
no appeal from the humane judgment.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The government will next organize a
training school for army cooks. Instructors
will be borrowed from the leading hotels.
These will train the cooks necessary for the
great American army soon to be called.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Roosevelt is stressing the unprepared-
ness and inefficiency of this nation. Which
goes to prove that Teddy is like a great
many others possessed of better hind-sight
than foresight
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28
We can say for the special 81

We can say for the special session that
it was more successful than the regular
session. The people have learned to regard
each session as an cold boss sale" and are
always gratified to get off with package"
Of even small value.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The General Assembly has passed bill
eXempting soldiers and sailors from the
payment of poll taxes as long as the war
lasts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The dance given by the Tallulah
Orchestra Thursday night was en-
joyed by large crowd Of visitors
as well as Tallulah folks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28
IRON MOUNTAIN
Trespass Notice

Hunting. fishing and trapping on the
Epps Estate is hereby forbidden. All
trespassers will be prosecuted 10 the
fullest extent of the lava
jyl4-lm E. g. E. OARicHARpsoN
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

A retrospective view gives the impress
sion that Siberia never did hold her proper
quota.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Steady aim, good nerve and limited re-
lance in Providence is what the American
soldier will soon need.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Misses Louise MavsOn, of Hattis-
burg, Miss, Mynell McClurg. of
Walden, Miss, and Maude Tooke, of
D RidGer, La, are the attractive
guest of Miss Matte Blair.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

The next teachers examination
will be held July Both, 3lst and
August LIST for white applicants and
August End, 3rd and 4th for colored
applicants.
Mrs. Agnes Belts Ellis announces
the engagement of her daughter.
Aldine to Mr.. Roy Willis Moreland.
The ceremony to take place in the
early fall.
Miss Lizzie Bouldwin, of Scots
boro, Ala, is the guest of Miss
Arwin Scott.
WANTED-1rack hands and labor
ers for mill and lumber yard, pay
$500 for common labor ten hours
work. Address: JONES & DUNN,
Jennie. Arkansas.
Miss Ruth Mcguire, of Lake Pro-
violence was the guest of Mrs. V. d.
Elder for the dance Thursday night
The many friends of Mrs. Dorothy
Bratton were glad to see her at the
dance Thursday night.
Miss Jean Crump, of Waverly was
the guest for several days the past
week of her aunt Mrs. w. d. Ziegler
Misses Breard and Moore. who are
visiting at Roosevelt, were with Miss
Shelby Harvey for the dance.
To the Farmers: We want butter,
eggs and poultry all and kinds of
farm products. Small lot ship by
Parcel Post. Write for market letter
and instructions. w. J. GREY,
Alexandria. La
Misses Louise MavsOn, of Hattis-
burg, Miss, Mynell McClurg, of
, Walden, Miss, and Maude TOoke, of
D Rider, La, are the attractive
guest of Miss Matte Blair.
The dance given by the Talulah
Orchestra Thursday night was en-
joyed by a large crowd of visitors
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Happenings of Local Interest
Picked Up Around
Town.

The next teachers examination
will be held July Both, 3lst and
August LIST for white applicants and
August End, 3rd and 4th for colored
applicants.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Misses Breard and Moore, who are
visiting at Roosevelt, We're with Miss
Shelby Harvey for the dance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

Miss Jean Crump, of Waverly was
the guest for several days the past
week of her aunt Mrs. w. ID. Ziegler
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-28

On out-of-town jobs we
send cut only first-cIass
mechanics. Call or write:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
NORTH BENNINGTON

Frederick yelling has the measles
Miss Lillian Bmndage is sick with
the measles.
Mrs. William G. Stanley is confined
to the home by Illness
Airs. Clifford Roberts is gaining
slowly from her serions illness.
William CoKin is able to be out
again after several days illness.
Mr. and Mrs Han 2, Mccullough
are spending a few days at Hall
farnL
Mrs. voiley Mitchell ana neshew
James Green are recovering from
measles,
Miss Dee LefIingwell Is i'll with the
measles at William Mayhews Her
mother from MiddIetown Springs, is
caring for her.
Mrs. George Gufth has returned
from North Adams, where she has
been very i'll at the home of her
daughter Mrs. James King
James Meagher has been confined to
the house for a few days with a
Quinsy sore throat Vim. T. Graves
has been assisting in the store during
his sickness,
Richard Dryer has been laid up for
several DAYS with a badly injured foot
He slipped and fell while at work in
the Sodom mill Of the Stark Paper
company and his foot came in contact
with some OF the machinery
The hour for morning worship at
the Baptist church will be at 1880 as
usual Rev r. NJ Derwacter. the
pastor, viii speak on THE Christian
and the War" Sunday school Will
meet at l1A5 Young Peoples meeting
at p. M, subject, How lying under
mines character" leader. Mrs A. S.
Hathaway. At the evening praise
service at O'Clock the PASTORS sub
iect will be answering the Cali
The Pocket Testament League have
furnished copies of the new tesla
ment to the soldiers OF all the nations
lighting in Europe Shall we not dc
the same for the American soldiers
any one desiring TO contribute toward
the purchase of pocket testaments for
our soldiers. can give the money TO
Miss LeCla Green of Main street
Mrs. Edward Hart at the Baptist par
sOnage, or to any member of the
Senior Fathnnders, who have under
taken the work in this community
so cents viii buy one testament.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
CIVILIZATION"
Gigantic Movie Scheduled at opera
House Next Week

Gigantic Movie Scheduled at opera
House Next Week
one Of the greatest attractions
theatrically that have been seen in
America, an attraction built OF the
theatres newest art. the motion pic
ture, Thomas Inces Civilization, -
win begin q Two days engagement at
the Bennington opera House on Mon
day
Every past accomplishment Of the
motion picture makers has been out
done in the making Of this gigantic
spectacle and to so far purpose that
q new mark has ben set that viii
prove an elusive goal for long to come.
Civilization" is the costliest spectacle
ever filmed, Thomas II. lnce having
spent over Sl000.000 in the work.
More than 10000 people were employ
ed in the scenes, many for long peri
DDS OF time Cities were built only
later to be destroyed The appurten-
ances made mounted to staggering
sums in the cost
In all the great cities where "civi-
lization" has been shown it was re-
ceiyed with such unanimous acclaim
that realms Of enconiums have been
printed in praise Of it. while the ca
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
ORIGIN OF HAHDSHAKlNG.


EarpariSnl.
There arc manv curious ideas in re-
gard to the origin of the handshake.
Some people think that it was the Gus
tom handed down from the days when
the lines Of society We're closely drawn
Others have thought that the hand
shake originated with tAc most com
mon classes OF early English times and
that it was bond OF true friendship
not recognized in the aristocratic cir
cles.
As n matter Of fact, the custom of
shakiny hands dates back to the days
Of barbarism. In those days every
man carried dagger in his belt be-
causel he did not know when he had to
defend himself. But when one friend
met another it was considered neces-
sary 10 show that his errand was ~
peaceful one by holding his hands in
:r0nt of him, palms extending out
ward. The one who was thus met re-
peated this token of assurance of
friendliness, and the most natural
thing happened-that is, they clasped
each others hands. A little later when
the dagger became more useless, it was
worn simply as an ornament. But chc
custom of stretching out the hands
continued This gradually changed I'M
til the extending of one hand and that
of clasping that of the friend only re-
manned.
From this the handshake grew TO be
conventional form of greeting; the
refusal Of a hand thus proffered was
taken as On insult, and a duel usually
followed, which often resulted in the
death Of one OF the principals.
The different fads which we have
found creeping in, such as holding the
hands high or merely touching the tips
of the fingers, are interesting to study.
For example, the handshake with the
elbow held high resulted from n sim
pie little boil that one OF the princes OF
England had under his arm. This high
handshaking was purely accidental
and never intended to be set as a fash
ion, but inasmuch as this particular
prince often set the fashion, the people
at court one day saw him greet some
friends il this manner and Immediate
ly judged that from then on that must
be the proper way to shake hands.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
Daughter in rsrrIbIe Shane

Women bear troubles more bravely
lhan men They smile and suffer pain
overwhelmingly where man de-
mands @ doctor and nurse. A. Mitch
ell Bagdad Ky, writes My daugh-
ter was ia terrible shape with kidney
trouble got her to take Foley Kid
ney pills ami she is completely
cured Aching back. sore muscles,
sIilf joints. shooting pains in sides,
rheumatic aches are indications that
the Kidneys are not working properly.
Foley Kidney Pills correct bladder
troubles Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21

pacity Of the theatres has been taxed
at every performance. Newspaper
reviewers compared It TO David Grit
fiths Birth OF Nation" in terms
that placed Civilization" on higher
plane, The New YORK Star declared
that "Thomas lnee out Griflths Crit
fifth" while the New York Globe stat
ed that Civilization outdoes Birth
OF a Nation This from the learned
reviewers CT the press means much
more than anything else could imply.
Matinees at O'clock, seats % cts.
Evening at O'Clock, seats. 20 and IS
cts. Children, 15cts. at all produc-
tions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21

Tire japanese DO not sleep on Euro
pean beds bat on many thilk, soft
puGs piied one ON top of caal otter
upon tha door. For bed covering they
usr more OF the same kinds af pun
lt is said that the japanese emperor
has twenty such puts, One Of thQse
which caver hip is made in the shafe
Of a km6h6 AMI nas a velvet collar
Probably he ereeps inside Of this IL
be feels cold in he night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nsws % the Town ana Village Tsla
Briefly For Busy Rssdsra

| sssNs % gne Town ana village Ted
Briefly For Busy Readers
Is sweet oranges for 25c, at Estes
market. ADV.
Mrs, W. D. Cobb is passing the day
in Sunderland.
Clarence Conan is visiting friends
in North Adams.
A. p. G1adwohl OF Albany is in town
today on business.
Henry D. Fillmore has purchased an
Oakland automobile
Mrs w d. Plumb Of West Benning-
ton is in Troy for the day.
Miss Louise Vail Of the west part
is spending the day in Troy.
William Edgar Of Boston is spend.
ing a few days here on business.
Misses Alma and Donia Rousseau Of
Park street are visiting friends in
Troy.
Municipal Judge and Mrs. Z. II. Hol
den OF West Main street are in Troy
today
Fred Holton has moved from Union
street into the Hopkinson house on
Main Street
Lee c Warner OF Main street LETT
this morning for Utica where he will
spend a few days
Miss Martha Dewey left today Tor
Gloversville to spend few days with
Miss Jane Peck.
Ripe pinearplas, bananas, blood
oranges, Florida and navel oranges at
Estes market ADV
Airs r. 0 Chisholm Of New York,
u summer resident Of OH Bennington.
sren, Friday III town
Misses Tcrels Maloue and Minnie
Harley are spending tae week end
with friends Ia Albany.
Mrs. f, b Patterson entertained the
members Of The Justthe-Same club
Wednesday evening 40 her home on
Union street
j. C Holton Who recently under
went an operation at the Troy city
hospital, was able TO he on the street
Tor the first time today.
c. A. Whoo,er OF Boston the rerre
sentative OF tie Vim truck COMPANY
has returned from Rutland and is
spending the week end here.
The Women's Voters League is
holding q food sale this afternoon ia
the Y ~. c rooms. Sale OF pies.
cakes ieilies ETC. began al 8 o'clock
Adv.
Nairy BHss Of West Muin street
mas resigned his position at the TX
rress office aud taken a place in The
printing department of the Benning
tom wax paper company
Miss Purbera Cronin OF Depot
street Is p6nding the week end in
AIAany the guest OF her sister Aiss
May Cfonia, Who attends the New
ofk tate college for teachers.
Word BIAS .ee4p received from Cali
iolnia Of tae de4th OF DR.. II. G.
Ihompsoua father, Pr. Thompson
went to California Two weeks ago.
but VIII resume lis practice in North
Adams May lrst.
ghe funeral Of tho late William r !
Iepson sin be held Sunday at i2t
O'Clock IRON the residence OF his
brother a. T. JapsOn Of pownal. /
Rev r. y Turner win ollciate Mrs. |
William Decker of Troy, sister Of /
the diseased. has been called here
Mrs e. a. aooth entertained att
four tables Of 500 at her home Friday !
evening Fayors were awarded Mrs
b. G. Armstrong. Mrs Lawrence Go
kay Mrs f.. d Moore and refresh
ments were Served The prize Tor the
highest score was an American Flag
A most enjoyable time was had by all.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
clear Your skin Ia Spring

clsar Your skin ia Spring
Spring house cleaning mems clean
Ing inside and outside. DUH PLAINLY
skin is an aftermath Of winter inact-
il4tg, Flush your intestines Will o.
mild laxative ana clean out tho ac-
cumulated wastes easy to take, they
do not grippe. Dr. Kings New Life
Pllls viii clear your co.7pieXion and
brighten your eye Try IT, Kings
New Life Pills to night and brow Off
the sluggish winter she'll 1t drug
gists. zoe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21
II The District Court Of the United States
For DE- DlslrIet or vermont.

For the District OF Vermont.
In the matter OF No &sl
In Bankruptcy.
Edward + lIOuran.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Edward +. Houran of
Remington in the County OF Bennington and
district aforesaid. a Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given THAT on the 18th day Of
April. A. -. 1917, the said Edward y. BOufan
was tuly adludicatei bankrupt; and that the
first meeting of his creditors will he held at the
office of the referee. IN Bennington, on the It'll
day CT May. A ID 1917. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. at which time he said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint "A trustee,
examine the Bankrupt and transact such other
business a. may properly come before said
meeting.
CHARLES A. MAURER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
April Goth, 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21

It is believed that more fish are
found of the Grand Banks of New
foundland than in any other part of
the world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-21

IS long as you refrain from saving
aaelling sou keep the other fellow
gUe sing.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
NO SEPARATE PEACE WANTED
Japs Adhere to Agreement Entered
With Allies at Start of the
European War.

Paris, France-The Japanese am
bassador to France, Keishiro Mat
sui, speaking at a demonstration at
the Sorbonne in appreciation of ia
pans part in the war, said:
Japan adhered to the declaration
of London on Sept. 4, 1914, whereby
the allies agreed not to conclude a
separate peace with the central pow
ers. Japan's sense Of honor would not
allow her to act otherwise.
Germany has tried to separate the
allies by all possible means. Recent
revelations in America give an exam
pie of that sort of Vaccinations. Such
maneuvers are absolutely revolving to
Japan. How would 1t be possible for
us to betray our valiant allies? How
could we abandon great friend Of
the new world, whom we have held in
such high esteem and who contends
for the same noble ideal?
"The national sentiment and real
interests of Japan are with the allies.
Japan gave them her word and came
promptly to their aid, and Japan will
still multiply her efforts until final
victory is won"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
0chInese Knew the Enallsh."

An Englishman who was appointed
to an important post in China married
soon after. Among the recipients Of
the usual little cardboard boxes con-
tanning pieces Of wedding cake was q
Chinese merchant with whom the,
bridegroom had an outstanding ac-
count for goods supplied. After the.
honeymoon one of the first persons
the newly-wedded husband met was
his Celestial creditor.
"And how did you like the cakeT
said the Englishman, laughingly after
the usual congratulations
"Ah, ha," returned the Chinaman,
with a cunning leer, 'me no such big
fool as eat him, sab, me put cakee in
fire. Burn him up, Ha! haw
"Oh that's too bad" said the Eng
lishman, very much hurt. you might
have tasted it at least, out of compli-
ment to my wife and myself. Why
didn't youT"
ME too clute, sah," said the Celes-
tial, with the same cunning smile.
"You owe me mOnee, sab; sendee pois-
on cakee; eat him; die; you no
payee up Houp-la He! heI he! L
know you Ingleesh!"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30

Washington. -American Consul Ma
hin, at Amsterdam, cabled the state
department that the American steam
er Healdton was sunk by subma-
rine Wednesday off Terscholling, Hol-
land. The message said the vessel
was torpedoed without warning and
that 20 Of the crew were drowned.
The consul's dispatch follows:
STANDARD Oil ship Healdton, from
Philadelphia for Rotterdam, cargo oil,
torpedoed without warning S:15 even
ing Of 21st rs miles uorth of Terschel-
ing, Holland. Twenty of crew drowned.
One died Of injuries. Others (taken)
to north of Holland Submarine seen
after torpedoing. More details to fol-
low"
The sinking Of the Healdton adds
another grave chapter to the story Of
war waged against American shipping
by Germany to be laid before con-
gress by President Wilson at the spe-
cial session he has called for April O.
1t can cause no immediate change in
the situation.
The Healdton was unarmed, having
left port before the president author
lied the navy to furnish guns and
gunners for merchantmen.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
NATION CALLING FOR MEN
COMPULSORY SERVICE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
Recruiting on Increase at Every Port
United States Navy Needs
74,5o0, Army 100000.

Washington, D. G. - Men - and
more men-is the nations call today.
The navy wants them and the army
will soon need them under an expect
ed call for volunteers or for a COM
pulsory war service. The navy is
doing all that human energy and en-
durance can accomplish by way of
speeding its preparations. The army
waits upon congress, ready to heed
what it may say as to calling men,
The navy needs 74,500 men-and
needs them now. Secretary of Navy
Daniels sounded an unofficial call for
that number in an appeal to the press
to stimulate recruiting.
One of the first requests on con-
gress when the April 2 session begins
will be that 100000 men, the navy
maximum, be authorized as an in
crease to the navy.
Navy to Bear Brunt.
Naval, military, economic, industrial
and financial preparedness plans, as
formulated by the national defense
council and carried out by the gov
eminent departments, are said to be
as advanced as could be expected at
this time.
The navy department is crowding
its recruiting, filling up its various
reserves. The influx Of men under
the stimulus of patriotic wave graft
fes officials in charge of the work.
Likewise. regular army recruiting Is
on the increase.
The navy will bear the main bur-
den of war. While an army undoubt-
eddy will be raised, military men said
that this will not be an overseas army
The navy is pushing contractors to
the limit, and for the most part is re-
ceiving the most earnest coopera
ton. Destroyer bids will be opened
Saturday. in advance of the scheduled
time.