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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
WESTERN UNION TO
DEFY GOVERNMENT
WILL OUTWIT STATE DEPART.
mENT IN CONNECTING WITH
BRITISH CABLE.

washington. - Plans of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company to out
Wit the State Department in connect
ing with the British cable and the ef
lorts OF France to deprive the United
States Of any share. in the former Ger
man cables were revealed.
Newcomb H. Carlton, president OF
the Western Union, told the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee that
the company's Barbados cable, which
the government prevented being land
ed at Miami, Fla, would be landed
instead in Cuba and connected at Ha
yana with the Western Union cables
running from Miami This will estab
ush connection between the United
States and BaNoadoes where the new
cable is Joined with the line of the
british Western Company leading to
razil and other South American
'&oidnts.
The State Department can tear up
the cables between Havana and Mia.
mi IL it wants TO-" said Mr.. Carlton,
but We propose to go ahead and will
be ready TO send messages within a
short time"
He added that the three cables now
being operated between Miami and
Havana are the chief means Of com.
munication between the United States
and Cuba and that the results would
be serious If the State Department
should tear up the lines. Two of
these cables were landed under per-
mission granted by special act of Con-
gress, so that the State Departments
only means of interrupting communi-
cation would be the use of force, he
said
Elihu Root Jr., attorney for ALL
America Cables, Inc, which owns ca
bles to the west coast of South Amer
lea, charged that the landing of the
azil-Barbadoes-M cable lis
step in a plan to preserve for Great
Britain monopoly of cable communi-
cation on the vast and wealthy east
ern coast Of South America" He said
the British Western Company now en-
Joys a monopoly in Brazil.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
HLlPlNOS BATTLE
U. s. CONSTADULES
ELEVEN PERSONS ARE KILLED IN
A RIOT IN THE CITY OF
MANILA.

Manila.--Eleven men. four Ameri
cans and seven Filipinos, were killed
mere during a riot within the walled
city between enlisted men of the Fill
lplno constabulary and the Manila DO
lice. The Americans killed were Cap
tain OF Police w. T. Wichmann, Pa
trolman Albert H. Troge and John W
Drlscou, and Augustus Jacuman, field
clerk of the United States Army Fiji
" shots were fired when 40 constabu
larry men sought TO avenSe the shoot
ing of constabulary man by the
Filipino police.
GovernorGeneral Francis Burton
harrison and Brig. Gen. Rafael Crane
Filipino chief of the constabulary,
took active steps to quell the rioting.
The governor found the armed con-
stabulary congregated at the walled
city and advised them to return to
their barracks, ard instructed Gener,
al Crane to hold all the constabularS
within the barracks. Disorders cas,
ed upon the arrival of General Grade,
who placed members of the consta bu-
larry involved in the shooting under
arrest and announced they would be
tried before civil courts.
Mayor Ramon Fernandez declared
the presence of the costabulary bar
racks in Manila is dangerous to the
peace of the community and announc-
ed he would ask the governor to have
the barracks removed outside city
limits.
The official police version of the
shooting was that Policeman Mojica
shot Constabulary Private Macasinag
following trouble provoked by the con-
stabulary men. The cCnstabulary pri-
vate was reported to have attacked
the policeman with a knife.
Col. Lucien R. Sweet, Inspector gen.
eral OF the constabulary, said the trou-
BILE had been brewing for long time
and frequently reached acute stages.
Regular army troops were ordered
into their barracks when the rioting
broke out, and the provost guard was
doubled and sent to the scene, but
took no part in quelling the riot.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
WILL PASS BILL
TO AID FARMERS
HOUSE is EXPECTED TO PUT
THROUGH THE MEASURE
AT ONCE.
ALLIANCE is TO BE BROKEN
Declare 1t Is Beginning of RepubI.
can Effort For High Protective
Tariff-Oemocrats Will
Oppose Action.

ashington.-The farmers relief
Dill providing a high protective tariff
on agricultural products pending
complete tariff revision. will be put
| through the House under a special
rule allowing three hours debate and
limiting amendments To changes in
the proposed duties.
The disposition of a considerab
number of Democrats in the Senate IN
sht the bill was indicated by action
OF the Democratic Steering Commit.
lee, which decided that inasmuch as
nigh tariff rates contrary to Demo.
cratic doctrine are applied To a con.
siderable number of commodities. EFF.
1orts would be made to cause the
Senate Finance Committee to give
full consideration to the measure.
Senator Simmons of North Carroll
ma, ranking Democratic member OF
the Finance Committee, said that in
MS opinion only two items in the bill.
wheat and wool. were of an emergen-
cy character. He said he would seek
TO have the Republicans prove the ne
cesslty of each proposition in the bill.
senator Harrison of Mississippi at
tackled the bill in a speech. He said
II was the beginning of a Republican
program for high protective tariff.
Expressions from Democrats in
both houses made il appear that be-
cause tariff bill offers no solution
of the difficulties with which South
ern cotton raisers are confronted. the
alliance between Southern and West
ern members which has mace posi-
bic the passage of the resolution re-
viving the War Finance CORPORATION
VIII be broken up. IL seems a certain
ty, however. that enough Democratic
members of the House will vote for
the bill to make its passage in the
lower branch assured Its fate in the
Senate is more doubtful.
The Ways and Means Committee
made few additions to the tariff bill.
Lemons were added, at the request of
Representative Kahn of California, a
duty of one and one-half cents per
pound being provided to protect do
mestic growers against imports from
Sicily. The duty on peanut oil was
increased from 20 to 26 cents per gal. |
Ion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
.sIplAED LAWS
Urged FOR STATE
.,.r, DEMANDS CONSTITUTION
Sssr VIM STATUES PEOPLE CAN
UNDERSTAND.
MOULD NOT AMEND ACTS
-, Exert Every Effort Towards
rsoo Into Constitution Law sx-
,re,Ino Newiy-cIeared Lands For
a Period Of Ten Years.

(. rov,nston. La - One OF the III
s..nt duties Of the Constitutional
c..yeption, according TO F. J. Heintz
E,ae.te from st. Tammany parish Is
= insert a provision in the new or
10 law requiring that each act OF
b - legislature shall stand on its own
,norit- q, AL.
= helieye." Mr.. Heintz said, that
..rh act Of the Legislature should
st.pd on its own merit. We should
AVE 10 act amending and re-epacting
I, at nat Is amended and re-enacted
am act amending and re-amending,
ec This would very much simplify
-.ttsrs ana reduce the work OF the
puFis- =,
,fhe Dunbar kidnapping case IL
mites the necessity for such a pro-
. r,ior In the constitution. Walters,
~ VAS convicted of kidnapping Bob
n Dunbar at Opelousas, went free
hocsme the Legislature, in amending
= ssct overlooked an act that had
IN sinended and re-enacted, etc.
1Dnsn - case got to the Supreme
c.uft Il was reversed on account OF
- error Of the Legislature, which, in
onuet had mixed things up so there
20 law to cover the case OF Wal
Whether Walters was guilty or
y guilty is not question at issue
Nv. The question is whether the
snie shall run the risk of being dis
osdItsd by such performances in the
ttare. There are others besides the
walters case that can be cited to show
q necessity for such a provision in
q constitution. Every lawyer knows
~ to be true.
7 do believe that any statute law
Aeuld be embodied in the constitu-
In The Legislature should be given
: Heponsibility Of carrying out the
blsnt Of the constitution by acts that
b almost as simple and brief as the
aastitution itself. For instance take
article 233 Of the present constitution
dealing with the sale Of property for
nen-payment Of taxes. This article
ecatains forty-eight lines with an av-
s1s Of twelve words to a line. The
nore you read this article, as in the
uss with Shakespearean works and
0e Bible the more you can find in it.
nm yopinion, the present article
sald be covered by the following:
Article 233. There shall be no
hisiture Of property for non-pay.
Z onf Of taxes. The state, parishes
- municipalities, through proper of.
udals, shall have the right to sell as
I'D propert for non-payment Of
~ The Legislature shall pass acts
waiting the terms stipulations and
eaditions Of all tax sales
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Japan Has 77,OO5. .OOO.

Tokio.-Japan's population, as re-
vealed by the census recently complet.
ed, is more than a million under the
estimate. The total number in the
empire is 77,005,000, Of which $780,
900 are in Japan and 17,2S4.0OO In
Korea.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Revolt Plot CHARGED.

Berlin.-Victor Kopp. the Russian
soviet representative in Berlin, has
been working under written instruc-
tions from M/,ister of War Trotzky
ito do everything In his power to
bring about a revolution In Germany
and overthrow the present govern.
ment."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

roints . Ia Hache.-Smallpox in the
niy OF Peinte q Ia Hache which
already caused one death slowed
- wheels Of justice recently. The
s'ai session Of the grand jury, with
0a !. Q. Carlisle foreman, ordered
. convene By Judge Leander Perez
nsesusats the affairs Of the Ven.
nalnass District was not held be.
sass Of the fear that smallpo. would
= spread On tie Lower Coast.
,'nss : a Hacas. Shells for build.
~ ~. 10th s highways can be obtained in
pan'e The state. federal and
ss,.A so.snnsn,. WIN build tbs tbs
- 'aeA dsfrains Ous-third Of the
. run" ~ : Ia Hachs.-At the el.c,,o,
.'.,.,. : ss held Tuesday women eommis. s,rsuGn
:. ~ ana clerks WI manage the pi.
~ iS'n, !, n,l' Port Ead', Ollie. Concession
Ss,S ~ :. :, c,slr u', polls as appointed BY the
felnts . !. HacAe.-En,,D...
a. anna. b. completed the SURVEY r, ~,
d !" s'ss -. bank from Orleans parish sh
- |. belonging taformer Gov.
a c. warmoth, distano. Wv, y.
s,saS. mi milea The route survey. y.
,sos mo 500 feet back Of the svs, Iev.s
n. ~ ,,sN front along the entire
- n.'. n.s survey has been started n
lpsa ,,e. .N !. No: 3, that extends as
ss the United States ressr'
os,ss ,O,t ,',, Jackson, a distance Of
6't,,ss, mics !, down the lower linz
y h.,o. = .haehe.-Woodland plan.
'Onsins to Horace Wilkipsn. no.
baton Rouge concludad ~
WIS. y sugar cane, which was .oss Us
,.,s sr'ie Grove Central Fao.".e S sO,a
s,ss. 80 'sr ton wa. satistaeaoTv sasspay,
s,,,.0 0'e' = Heavy rains v,s;,os
WINE. ne unthreshed rice A's, ,n
y. sfnilli0n and other pari.,an m IN
~ oelt, and the rice rrow.rs s.es
y ls,aa much = difficulty in es rettins
''s Tie holidays. 's
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Four Flyers Are Killed.

London.-A large passenger air
plane which was leaving for Paris
from Cricklewood. near London, with
eight passengers fouled a tree, burst
into fame and crashed to the ground
The pilot, mechanic and two passen-
gers were killed and one passenger in.
jured.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Explosion Fatal To One.

Pittsburg, Kan. - About 1000 kegs
of powder BILE wup at the Atlas Pow
der Company's plant three miles south
Of here. Henry Alliet, an employe,
was killed outright and Charles Lance,
another workman, was probably fatal
ly burned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
NAvy Seeks New Plane.

Washington. The Navy Depart.
ment inaugurated competition for
aircraft designers in an effort to OBJ
tain an airplane not only capable Of
starting from the deck of ships, but
also equipped to land in the water,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Morgenthau Is Favored

Washington. White House off,
cials intimated their belief President
Wilson had decided to name Henry
Morgenthau, former ambassador to
Turkey, to act as his personal repre-
sentative to mediate between the Ar
menians and the Turkish Nationlists.
While the president is known to have
settled upon an appointment, no an.
nouncement Of it has yet been made.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Rob Safe Of $4,000.

Chicago.-Cash, checks and Liberty
bonds totaling $4,000 were stolen re-
Gently by safeblowers who opened the
safe in the offices Of the Cooperative
Society of America. Finger prints
furnished the only clue.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Bishop Opposes Force.

Cork.-TAe decree authorized by
Monsignor Daniel Cohalan, bishop of
Cork, communicating anyone partic-
ipating in further ambuscades Of
crown forces in his diocese, was read
In the churches of the Cork diocese.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Order Is Rescinoed.

Washington. - Orders issued by the
Postoffice Department recently for the
suspension of the pCstoffice at Devils
Knob. Johnson county, Ark, were re-
scinded and the postoffice ordered
continued.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Test AirpIane SIIencer.

Geneva-American army aviation
experts, headed by Maj. H. B. S. Bur-
well, are expected to arrive soon In
Dubendorff, four miles northeast Of
Zurich, to attend a test Of an airplane
silencer invented by the Swiss engi-
neer, Birger.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
To Ignore the League.

Buenos Aires.-The Argentine gov.
eminent will not give any notification
Of withdrawal from the League of Ma
tions, in accordance with Article / of
the pact, because it does not consid-
er that Argentine a ever has been Q
member Of the league.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Action On Alien Ban

Washington. - The House bill bar
ring nearly all immigration for a Pc
riod of one year will be taken up by
the Senate immigration Committee
under a call issued by Chairman Colt
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Reds Trouble Roumanla.

Vienna. - Trouble between Rouma-
mia and Soviet Russia is forecast in
reports from Ukraine received here.
These advices declare that Roumania
is adopting measures indicative of
fmminence of war" with Russia over
the possession of Bessarabia.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Resume Relations.

Rio Janeiro.-Diplomatic relations
between Germany and Brazil, which
were broken in April, 1917, were re
sumed when George Alfred Plenn,
German minister to this country, ar
rived here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25

Morgan Cfty.-The Elks Lodge OF
Morgan City, will give the poor chill
dren OF this city a Christmas tree on
Christmas eve. Several hundred dol.
lars OF presents will be distributed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Texas Gin Destroyed.

Corsicana, Tex. - A cotton gin be.
longing to Smith & Masse, seven
miles south of Corsicana, was destroy
ed by fire of unknown origin. The
loss was estimated at $4,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Union Treasurer Robbed.

st. Louis.-Louis J. Schwieder,
treasurer of a local union organiza-
ton, reported to the police that he
had been held up and robbed OF 81, ,OS4
in cash which he had collected at the
meeting of the union.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Mexican Official IIl.

Mexico City.-An operation was
performed on Gen. Benjamin Hill, Sec
retary of war, in last resort to save
his life. General Hill has been crit
caIly i'll for several days.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Bio Plant Is Burned.

st. Louis. - Fire which destroyed
the plant of the Helmbacher Forge
and Rolling Mill Company at Madison.
Ill, near here. caused a property loss
estimated at s1,000,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Postoffice Is Looted.

KiIleen. Tex-Officers are without
a clue to the identity of two robbers
who looted the postoffice here Of
about $4,000 in postage, thrift and war
savings stamps and cash.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Mone Bread. Slna Price,

''Muskogee, Okla. - Muskogee bak-
cries have begun selling a 20-ounce
loaf of bread for Is cents. Sixteen
ounces was the weight Of the former
loaf sold at this price.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Texas Woman Burned.

Fort Worth, Tex-Mrs. Jack Pope,
living near Clarksville in Red river
county, was probably fatally burned
while attempting to extinguish q
prairie fire.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
Dividend Is Passed.

New York.-The United States
Food Products Corporation has pass
ed its quarterly dividend of $3.50
share.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25

Folnte a la Hache.-The weekly
protector has resumed publication at
It's ofhce here after a lapse of two
years. 1t is under the management
OF A. I-afrance, who was for ten years
its former editor and publisher.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25

Plaquemine. - The civic league ot
the town Of Plaquemine will provide
none to assist the league in its work
b holding a bazaar. The league in a
bod called upon DR.. r. c. Caliateau
candidate for mayor endorsed his can.
didacy and assured him of their sup.
port.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25

Morgan City.-The three bank, here
paid out approximately $4,000 In
Christmas saving recently.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25

Alexandria.-The safe in the of.
tce of the Meeker Sugar Refinery at
Meeker, near here, was opened and
robbed Sunda ynight of approximate
ly $500. The sherifs's office was in.
formed Immediately. 1t is supposed
that the safe had been left unlocked
andthe thief had no trouble in open
ing II.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-12-25
ing IT..

Franklin.-Bishop Partridge Of the
Episcopal diocese of West Missouri
preached twice at the st. Mary Epis-
copal Church recently. A large con-
gregetion greeted the bishop at both
services and his message was we'll
received. Rev. Mr.. Gault, local rector,
assisted in the services.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
CROWDS FLOCK
TO RACE TRACK
Auto Speed Fans Await
Start at Tacoma

SPEEDWAY. Tacoma. July S.
Twenty thousand out.of.town speed
fans are pouring in at gates that
opened at s a. m. for the national
championship 225-mile auto races
scheduled TO begin NJ p. m. today
Special trains are carrying capac
ity crowds TO the big saucer track
Grand stands alone, completed only
yesterday. at cost of $4,000. will
hold 10000 spectators.
The winner OF today's race must
circle the two.mile track lis times
to land the $4,000 first prize money
II will take approximately pa hours
10 ride the race.
CASTOR Chevrolet. in his Monroe.
which won this years indianapolis
event. is a popular favorite. but local
interest centerod on Joe Thomas, OF
Seattle. who Is another member OF
the famous Monroe team racing un.
der the direction of Louis Chevrolet.
One hundred thousand gallons of
gasoline have been reserved here for
visiting motorists TO use In returning
home
Visiting crowds tonight viii be
guests of the American Legion. In
Taeoma's Stadium. whore lavish
display OF fireworks and musical
program will be staged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
VOLUNTEER
BRIGADE IN
3-DAYFICHT'
Flames Are Beyond Control
After 100000 Worth OF
Timber Is Destroyed

One hundred and fifty volunteer
fire fighters were combating a
forest fire Monday that was threat.
cning the town OF Redmond, 10
Gated five miles east OF Lake
Washington. Despite the efforts Of
the volunteern. the fire had burned
timber valued az more than $4,000
up TO Monday.
Tho fire started last Thursday.
Sparks from locomotive. hauling
train Of iog.loaded cars. are
blamed for starting the fire. A state
Law. now In effect. requires that
operators OF locomotives install ap-
parntus 10 prevent sparks or hot
ashes from Being thrown off by
locomotives.
Avondaie was at first endangered
by the blaze. but the fire gradually
ate it's way from Avondale toward
Redmond Monday noon the fire
was within three miles OF Redmond.
A heavy pail % smoke hung over
the town and gray ashes sprinkled
the streets.
As the fire came closer 10 the
town. many became alarmed and
additional volunteers were hurried
70 Join and relieve the fire fighting
corps.
The burned timber II said 20 he
partially owned by Weyerhaeuser
interests.
Smoke from the fire was visible
from Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
INDIANA GOVERNOR
READS DECLARATION"

Former Governor Samuel Ralston.
OF Indiana. then mounted the ros.
trum and in solemn, impressive
tones read the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence.
The convention was laboring under
suppressed excitement. and Chair
man Robinson was forced to pound
for order during the reading.
Claims OF the Cox organization
that the Pennsylvania delegation
would come over TO the Ohioan were
denied by the Palmer managers.
just as the Session started
Florida was ready TO stand pat for
Cox. Il was stated
Georgias delegation said they
would stick with Palmer for several
more ballots at least
As, Raiston read on. little knots OF
delegates gathered In the aisles and
engaged in earnest conversation. A
majority. however. sat quietly in
their seats or chatted with neigh
bors.
As Ralston neared the close the
buzz of talk and laughter was 80
great he was heard with difficulty.
A few groups OF delegates held In.
formal caucuses In their sections,
the chairman counting noses prcvi.
Gus TO the card ballot
At the conclusion OF Ralstons
reading. roll call for taking of the
2Srd ballot was ordered.
Some of the hold the line" states
prepared for today's contest by hoist.
ing their battle flags. Oklahoma.
which is standing pat for Senator
owen. adorned its state standard
with his portrait. New Jersey rails
ed a small Ohio pennant. signifying
that the Edwards delegates intended
to hold their ground for Cox. Penn
sylvania's standard had "A Palmer
pennant attached TO II. Boosters OF
Joseph Il. Davis for president. got
into the last ditch picture hy hang
ing n Davis for President" tag on
Wisconsin's flag staff.
Whether or not the public's appe-
tite for demonstration has been sat.
isfied. there was going 20 be plenty
more cheering. band playing and war
dancing. according TO early indica.
tions. The Ohio band filed quietly
into the east gallery and took It's ac-
customed place In what has become
known as the Cox sector. ready 20
emit their well known battle chants
at the first opportunity.
In preparation for protracted vot.
ing. the national committee has had
an extra set of ballots printed. Il WAS
learned today. This was an indioa-
ton that the officials are getting