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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
NATALIE.

K.TATALIE is another holy name,
IN originally coming from the Latin
title of Dies Natalis," the birth
day of our Lord. The word Natalie
has furnished the title of the feast
to all the Romance portion of Eu-
rope.
France made the word Noel from II,
meaning Christmas, and soon Noel
became a Christian name there. In
Italy it appeared as Natalie. Spain
and Portugal used the name Natal.
There is a feast celebrated on the
Sth Of September by the Greek church
as the festival day of st. Natalia, the
devoted wife who attended her nus
and, st. Adrian. in his martyrdom
He Is the same Adrian whose relics
filed the Netherlands and whose name
became celebrated in the West where
his wife Natalia was long neglected.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
ABOUT INTRODUCTIONS

We are more sensible Of what is done
against custom than against nature
Plutarch.
RIO ONE has any good excuse for
IN not being able to make intro
auctions easily and in good form.
1t is simply a matter of knowing the
right form and then in a little prac-
tice. II is an act that requires no
originality and no special talent. But
there are a lot of people. neverthe-
less, who always do bungle an intro
duction, and this for the simple reason
that they do not give the subject suf-
ficient thought or do not trouble
themselves to look up the right way
to do it.
The other day observed a stalwart
young corporal, proud to have his
cheery-faced little mother visiting him,
and eager to introduce her to his
friends.
Mother. meet Sergeant Jones'" he
said as one Of his friends approached
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
BROTHER TO THE BEAR

a@ RANDPA COON sat in the door
N = way smoking when Mrs. Coon
and her little ones came clawing
fiown the tree nearby and ran toward
Ahe home of Grandpa Coon.
"They certainly do act like 'them'
said Grandpa as the little Coons came
aumbling over him, eyes, my Children
<you are the Little Brothers of the
Bears sure enough"
"Those big bears cannot be our
Brothers" said Jimmy Coon, who
Easked more questions than his broth
Iers, "why, Grandpa, they are bigger
Ethan you are"
II "Can't help it, sonny" replied
Grandpa. taking his pipe from between
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Baby Makes LONG Climb.

Hattiesburg, Miss. - What is be-
lieved to be a worlds record for high
climbing for babies was achieved re-
Gently at Basin, near here, when VII.
liam David Farley, aged 20 months,
climbed unassisted to the roof of a
two-story school building and thence to
the ridge pole, where he remained, un-
able to get down, until found by his
father, Neil T. Farley, well-kncwn
farmer of that section.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Hoops Short of Water.

Constantinople.-It appears prota-
BILE that active military operations by
the Greeks and Turks will be halted
for weeks owing to lack of water. TIE
Greeks are making strenuous efforts
20 supply their troops, sending to the
front in automobiles thousands OF
wine barrels and skins and wooden
tanks filed with water.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
] HOW DO YOU SAY II!
- By c. N. LURE
hmon Errors in English and
How to Avoid Them
'.TRANsPIRE" AND OCCUR"

TRIO OCCUR means to take place,
to happen, to come to pass; to
transpire means to beco IN e
known, to escape from secrecy, to be
made public. 1t is quite common, es-
pecially I'm ordinary speech and In
writings in newspapers and maya
zines, to hear and see the verb trans
pire" used instead of happen or
soccur." Such usage is, however,
quite Incorrect. and is condemned by
critics in England and America. 1T
transpired yesterday, at the meeting
of the common council, that permits
sion was withheld" ETC., wrote re-
porter. but he should have written
1T happened yesterday" etc.-or, bet,
ter still, he should have omitted the
phrase and begun his sentence with
sat" and omitted that"
Following is a case of the proper
use of the verb ''transpire": AT the
\ meeting of the common council yes
terday 1t transpired that last weeks
action on the street-railway, franchise
was not finar-that is, 1t became
known.
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Magazine Department |
Interesting Features for Home Reading n

went, and he had 10 go home, too.
"And ever since that time we have
been called the Little Brother TO the
Bear
The little COOns waited for a minute
TO see If Grandpa Coon would not tell
another story. but his pipe fell from
his hand on the grass and Grandpa's
head began to nod, and they knew
there would be no more stories that
day.
(Copyright.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Explosives Wreck Train.

Cordelle, Ga. - Nine freight cars
were demolished and four cars and
the engine derailed when Atlanta, Biz
mingham & Atlantic Railroad freight
train No. SO, bound to Atlanta, ran into
a charge of heavy explosives, set by
alleged train wreckers, five miles east
of here. No one was killed. An in
yestigation has been started.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
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New Workers Are Clearly.

A noted German surgeon. visiting
New York, was asked what impressed
him most.
"The cleanliness Of the people as a
mass" he said. Everybody in your
crowded subways seems accustomed to
daily baths and to wear freshly laun-
dered linen. Otherwise your subway
crowds would be uncomfortable"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Stranded In Europe.

Rome-Large numbers of American
tourists have found themselves with
out ocean transportation at the end OF
the journey in Europe, due to the
chaotic navigation situation now exist
ing from Italian ports. The passage
of the United States immigration law
has caused the wholesale suspension
of scheduled departures.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
INV IL, HI6{tar M |
THE FINGER PRINT SYSTEM.

TT HE British authorities in India.
desiring to impress the natives
with their omniscience, hit upon
the idea of taking the finger prints of
everybody. Later the scheme was
brought to Scotland Yard, the police
headquarters in London. From there
it spread till it is now in universal
use.
(Copyrfght)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
u. C.. v. To Hold Reunion.

Chattanooga. Tenn.-Word has been
received here from Nathan B. Forrest,
commander in chief of the Sons Of
Confederate Veterans, that Chatta-
nooga's invitation to hold the annual
reunion of United Confederate Veter-
ans has been approved by Commander
Van Zandt of the veterans.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10

his teeth. "The coon is called the Lit
tie Brother to the Bear, and if you
NIL will sit down and keep very still
I'll tell you how 1t came about"
Jimmy Coon and his brothers were
soon sitting In a row In front Nof
Grandpa Coon, for they were very
fond of his stories, and with their
eyes wide open and ears sticking up
80 they could listen to every word they
waited for him to begin.
ut was a long. long time ago. you
know, honeys," said Grandpa Coon,
sway back long before l was born or
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Du Pont Cuts Salaries.

Wilmington, Della. - A 10 per cent
reduction in salaries, effective Octo-
Der l, was announced by d. l. DUPONT
de Nemours & Co, following a meet
ing of the boards of directors.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Two Women Killed.

st. Louis. = Mrs. Nancy Greenway
and daughter Mabel of Kansas City,
Mo. were killed when an automobile
in whic hthey were riding was struck
bv a westbound Wabash train at
Jonesboro, Mo.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Happiness.

blessed. or happy. is the ~" H. Gin Is
transgression is forgiven WnVs 40. not
covered. Happiness after all ooes A.
Senend on outward circumstances 1l1os. ,sst
though most people seem 70 ,,,'D neopIs
II does. But there are poor - W, ysry
VI who o0a are happy. and there n Are SS,
many rich people who are re The spirit.
Happiness is product Of $ ~ me live
anu ne suS %" Of faith, people whose c0
science is at peace with 0'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Two Children Killed.

Champaign, Ill. - Junior Todd,
three years old, and Leslie Todd. one
year old, were killed three miles
south Of here when they were struck
by an Illinois Central northbound pas.
senger train.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Huue Liner In Service.

New York.-The passenger liner
Scythia, latest addition to the Cunard
line fieet.t has arrived here on her
maiden voyage from Liverpool. She
registers 21.500 gross tons and can
carry 1900 passengers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Civil Service Exams.

Washington.-The Postoffice De
partment has asked the Civil Service
Commission to hold examinations to
fill vacancies in the postmasterships
at Texarkana and TyronZa, Ark.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Cars To Stop Aqain.

Des Moines, Ia.-With renewed
street car shutdown less than SO hours
distant, city officials after receiving
a proposed new franchise prepared to
speed a referendum on the document.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
mexicans XIII American.

washington.-Davi l. Richards, an
American, was killed by Mexicans at
Chivela recently, according to consul
lar advices from Salina Cruz, received
at the State Department. Richards
home was at Niles, Cal.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Indian Riots Ended.

London-The latest information Of
the British Indian staff at Simla with
regard to the Moplah riots in South
ern India is that the situation at Cali.
cut is 4iiet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Finish on Baby Garments.

Ends of bands on baby garments
may be given fiat finish much easier
to launder by leaving the ends raw
and finishing them with a buttonhole
stitch.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Oklahoma Bank Robbed.

Enid, Okla. - The Gerber State
Bank of Gerber. near here, was robbed
recently by two unmasked men who
escepade with $4,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Wash for Tired Feet.

If the feet pain after a days hard
work, rub the juice of lemon into
them and they will feel better.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
ServlceabIe Petticoats-

Nightgown bottoms make service
able petticoats
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE
(Copyright.)

ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE
Old Mr.. MuItirox-And so, you are
willing to make me happy by becon-
ing my wife?
Young Miss GoIdiIox-Yes, ! sup
pose I'll have to be your wife In ar
der, eventually, to hseems yiYc
ssldaas
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
A LINE o. CHEER
BY John kendriek Bangs.
A THIRD CHOICE.

vUTHEN by two evils I am
MI faced
w / shall not choose the less.
But sit me down and with
out haste,
Or any undue press.
lust sit there tight until the light
shall lead me to the Road to Right.
Assured that though the wait be
long
That light viii come to rout the
" Copyright,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
Beans for Croouettes

Dried lima beans forced through a
sieve can be used for croQuetteA
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-10
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER II
PAUL IN ATHENS.
Y TENT-Acts ll:lf-s4

LESSON TEXT-Acts l7:l6-S4
GOLDEN TENTH him we live ana
move. and have our being Acts lbs
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Iuke ats-
30.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Paul Telling ,hs
People about God.
JUNIOR TOPlC-Paul in Athens.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
In a Famous Greek City.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Paul III a Center OF Learning Being
Driven from Berea. Pau Fled 10 Athsos
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Why factors Hate Cats"

Speaking ut the International Wom-
ems Franchise club in London, Miss
Horniman. the English Il entricnl man
nger. told some entertaining stories OF
theatrical experiences. Actors can
stand a good deal, she said, hut they
hate n cat. for they know that as long
as It Is on the stage the audience can
look at nothing else. Miss llorniman
had some amusing stories of fhe
Gayety cats. TriX,e. who was killed
on the scene of her public triumphs by
the fall OF the safety curtain. once
spoiled the last act Of "Ilindle Wakes"
by getting under a table where the
actors could not see her. but the audi
cnce could. and cheerfully pretending
to chase mouse. Then strolling
,cross to the stage fire. she turned
trom II with disdain and settled her
self for Warmth amanG the footlights.
Another cat intruded into Il quiet
scene of tragic farewell and led the
short sighted lover on futile chase
among the overturning furniture.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
MANAGED DRAGON BY WIRE
Idea for the Direction Of impor-
tant Stage "Property."

Our Chinese friends womb he inter-
ested to learn Of the way foreign dew
lis" control dragons.
In one OF the operas pro,lnced at the
Metropolitan Opera house In New
York the inside Of I'll" dragon. which Is
made of canvas and papiermache, con-
SistS of two small boys. who are sup
posed to guide the beasts movements
in accordance with the music. They
are rarely equal to doing that correct
ly. even after rehearsal recent per-
fOrInance Is stated TO have been given
without q s'n'.le stage rehearsal. since
no time could he found for the prepa-
ration Of the opera. 1t was therefore,
M 80 than ever necessary to have the
Occupa' - OF the dragons inside kept
up to l..rir business. The stage mana
ger decided to install telephone in
the beast. 1t connected with the opera
house switchboard. On one end was
the stage manager and at the other
were two receivers strapped to the
heads Of the two boys, who received
from moment to moment directions as
to what they should do. The dragon
under the circumstances covered him.
self with glory.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
SHAFT is WELL PROTECTED
Washington Monument Made Immune
From Lightning by Scheme That
Has Proved Its Worth.

The apex OF the Washington monu.
ment Is surrounded with parallel
bands. The bands are studded with
golden points. The bands are made of
golti-plated iron II foot wide. ana
the points are spaced foot from one
another.
According to the original plan of
the monument II was protected from
lightning by an II ..Ininun tip that was
connected with the r";al framework
OF the elevator. During the ve:y first
summer after the mOnument WAS COM
p'etrd, however. ii was struck ~ go.
and niece of stone was ,hipped from
the top.
Experts from all the :. ,tnti!ic de-
uartments of the govei lament were
called on to contrivr plan Tor the
better protection OF the shaft. they
agreed on number Of iron hands,
heavily galvanized and gold plated. to
prevent rusting.
The. bands are connected with the
aluminium point OF the monument. and
the framework OF the elevator. and at
tho base iron cables lead the electric
ity into n deep we'll. where II harm
lcsSly expends its force. The protec-
ton has proved To be perfect.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03

A very important, but little heard
Of, bureau Of the Navy department, Ia
the United States naval observatory In
Washington. where naval OF Gers and
civilian astronomers watch the heav-
ems for signs that will guide
navigators both on water and In the
air The observatory was established
In 1876 and has grown until 1t is now
one Of the most completely equipped
in the world.
The principal astronomical work OF
the observatory Is in the field Of as
trOnOmy Of position as distingui shed
from astrophysical work. and is the
continued maintenance Of Obsrrva-
lions for absolute positions Of the
fundamental stars and Of stars which
are to be made fundamental. and In
addition the independent determine
ton by observations Of the sun, Of
the position Of the ecliptic. and of
the equator among the stars. and Of
tho positions OF the stars, moon and
planets with reference to the equator
and equinOxcS.
ii'lNuI pDSti IL Siiii Stu
with the development. supply. upHeep
and inspection Of all navigationaI and
meteorological Instruments used by
the navy, not only for its surface
craft. but for submarines and air
craft.
Twice each day the naval observa.
tory furnishes accurate time. via radio.
to vessels within 5000 or 1000 miles Of
Washington. and by telegraph and tel
ephone to all cities OF the country.
One Of the features Of the Obscrva-
tory is the library. believed to be the
most complete mathematical and as
Economical library In the world. The
observatory publishes the American
Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac each
year. Both these publications are
standards.
The picture shows the clock In the
naval observatory which automatically
sends out accurate time to all parts
of the country and by radio to sea
twice a day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Radioactive Lead,

At least two kinds Of lead exist.
writes Prof Theodore w. Richards IN
Science. One, the ordinary metal dis
seminated throughout the world; an
other a form Of lead apparently pro-
duced by the decomposition OF uran-
ium, radium being one Of the inter
mediate products. If we leave out of
consideration the probable Inessential
difference in radio activity, the two
kinds are very closely If NOT exactly
alike in every respect. excepting
atomic weight. density and immediate.
~ related properties involving weight,
such as solublity. Thorium lead ap-
pears to he a third variety. with SIM
liar relations. Shall we call these sub
stances different elements. or the
same?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
THOUGHT GIRL lFIRE;;
WAS ONLY CIGARETTE
Woman Who Tossed Glass of
Water Over Fur Piece Has
Trouble Exp:a.ning.

Down In South Carolina women
don't smoke cigarettes. at least not
In public
The young woman who lighted
cigarette IN the dining room Of The
Sosthern hotel at Baltimore didn't
have sufficient lemerity to blow smoke
rings IN the air. Instead she puffed
downward. hoping TO avoid attention.
She succ"edetl-alm0St For how was
Mrs w II Leach of Castlewood ).
C., who, with her daughter Miss Mary
Leach. was sitting behind her to know
that she was smoking?
All that Mrs LeacI, saw was snake.
apparently coming from the fur neck
piece which rested upon the girls
shoulders. WhereupOn Mrs Leach
threw glaSsfuI OF wafer over the
fur neckpiecc and ITS owner. There.
upon The startled young woman leaped
straight into the mir with shrek Of
alarm. Mrs Leach was even mGIc ex-
cited.
w. w. Br0wnell. desk clerk. heard
the screams, as the house de;active.
head waiter and other employees
fOcked to the dining room.
When they arrived the young woman
was arguing and Mrs. Leach was edg.
ing In Il word or two Of apology. Al.
ter much difficulty Mr. Browne'I sue,
ceeded in explaining to the girl with
the furs that Mrs. Leach threw the
water because she thought the neck
piece was afire. The two wome.l then
shook hands
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Incredible Names.

Speaking OF "burdensOme" names.
Stray Stories tells of one Arthur Pep
per Of Liverpool, England, who be-
slowed upon his infant daughter
name that comprised every letter In
the alphabet. running from Anna to
Yetty Zeno.
Ii seems surprising that the names
OF Dickens characters, odd though
they were, should be found in real life;
for 1t was from life that many Of
them were taken. Some, as Is known,
were copied from the names Of signs
over business places; but that was not
the novelist's only source OF selection.
John Forster, his biographer, found
among his papers carefully drawn
list of names. with the sources from
which he obtained them. Some of the
names are too extravagant for any
thing but reality: Jolly Stick, Bill
Marigold, George Muzzle. William
Why, Robert Gospel, Robin Scrubban.
Sarah Goldsacks Catherine Two. So
phia Doomsday. Rosetta Dust and
Sally Gimblett.-Youth's Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
TRAVELLER WAS AMERICAN
He Was Born In This Country, but
Could Not Speak the LANGUAGE.

He Was Born In This Country, but
Could Not Speak the Language.
A conductor on a Great Northern
train, which was speeding along be-
tween Deer River and Grand Rapids,
Mich, the other day, discovered that
one Of the passengers, a native-born
American, could neither speak nor I'M
derstand the American language.
He didn't know his name, his age,
the name Of the station where he had
boarded the train or his destination.
To each question of the conductor the
passenger would answer with nothing
more definite than non-committal
grunt.
Passengers finally identified the lit
tie fellow as Robert. five-year-Old In
dian ward Of Simeon LIE Quer and jun
Tor member of the Chippewa tribe.
The conductor turned the young
chieftain over to the station agent
at Grand Rapids. who promised to
return him to his foster fathers home
near Deer River.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
CHILD SAVING WORK
IN ARMENIA TOLD
BY AN AMERICAN
Charles v. vickrey Gives Facts
OF Near East Relief Pro-
gram for Orphans.

Charles V. Vickrey, general secre-
tary of the Near East Relief, has re-
turned from trip Of inspection
throughout Central Europe and the
Neal East, and made report to the
trustees Of the Near East Relief In
which he covers in detail the actual
work Of child saving now being con-
Quoted by the great American relief
organization in the Near East. Mr.
Vickrey believes that "a few millions
Of dollars wisely expended at this time
in the education Of the children OF
the Near East, In character building
and in moulding these young lives,
will be worth vastly more to the world
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Do You Educate Your Children?

Most parents provide for their chill
dren; some take personal care Of their
children; but few. indeed. are they who
can be forced to take any part In the
education Of their children. education
having become the business Of schools.
factory process. turned over entirely
to the public. Here and there Is a sub
lime parent who plods doggedly over
the alphabet and the algebra, getting
an education for himself at this late
day but such are rare, the run OF par
ents putting their babes into the kin
dergarten or some other educational
incubator, while they themselves slip
off the educational nest like cuckoos
and cowbirdS. Lore Sharp, In
Atlantic Monthly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Monarchs, Pleasure Ground.

A buried garden has been discov-
cred at Poona, India. In excavating the
site of an eighteenth-century palace.
where a public park Is to be laid out,
an elaborate ancient garden was dis
covered. One side consists of three
terraces at different levels. with founda-
lions and reservoirs, after the fashion
Of the celebrated Shalimar gardens
Of Kashmir and Lahore. The entire
system of fountains and reservoirs is
connected by well-made pipes and
ducts of pure copper. On the top Of
the plinth an enormous fountain. cir
cuar I'm shape. fashioned after lotus
flower. and having over 200 jets. was
discovered.