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Evening star., 1921-04-29
Crime, Here and Abroad.

Switzerland has just had its first
daylight bank robbery in hundred
years The robbers held up the cashier
Of a bank at Basel, and after mortally
wounding him got away with 10000
francs. Now great indignation pre-
walls throughout the country. espe-
cially as it is believed that the robbers
were foreigners.
Think Of a country with such a rec.
ord. Only one daylight bank robbery
in a century! The United States can
show two or three a week, and is not
proud Of that. Indeed, the United
States is inclined to be a bit ashamed
OF It's enterprise in this direction. 1t
does not regard bank robberies as evil
dence Of civilization. or train rob-
berries. or motor banditry. There are
some Americans. indeed. who will be
envious Of Switzerland for its long
immunity.
OF course. Switzerland Is a little
country and can be more easily DO.
liced than the United States. The in.
coming and outgoing Of people can be
more easily watched. The United
States has not been especially par
ticular about the foreigners" who
enter. and partly In consequence of
this fact. and partly a. a result of
inadequate education and economic
stress it has developed a large num-
Der Of people who resnrd tho law "a
something to be broken. and the prop
erty OF others as their own II they
can get II.
Crime il a symptom Of a social con
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Alexandria's Firemen.

Alexandria's trouble over the speed
Of the fire department seems to be
rather out Of proportion to the area
covered by that organization. Pos
sibly the desire Of the protesting fire.
men. who have followed their chief in
resigning, for unlimited speed rights
is due to feeling that Alexandra has
been too long under the accusation Of
being slow. Any town dislikes to be
called slow. Alexandra Is an old place,
older than Washington. In late years
it has begun to grow again, and one
Of its evidences Of growth has been
the installation Of q fine motor fire.
fighting equipment. Naturally those
who man 1t. partly paid and partly
volunteer, like to use 1t to the limit
Of capacity. But in the somewhat re.
stricted area there is danger really Of
getting to the fire too quickly at the
high speeds favored by the now gener.
ally resigning department. There is
such a thing as too much haste.
Sometimes a FIRE engine can do much
more damage than the fire itself. As
a practical matter. the twenty-five.
mile rate which 10 favored by the
mayor and the common council is fast
enough for all practical purposes in
Alexandra, It Is estimated that at
that rate 1t is possible for the appa.
ratus to reach any fire in three min.
utes from the start anywhere within
the jurisdiction. Probably what Alex.
andria most urgently needs In this
connection is tho strict enforcement
Of regulation requiring all tra1lic to
halt at tho sound Of the engines
screech. Alexandria's hrs engines
make as much fuss as those Of any
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Iition. The United States has much

dition. The United States has much
crime, Of violence. Of avarice. Of re-
venge.. of impulse and deliberauon.
Perhaps some of that now prevalent
is due to the aftermath of war. In
consequence of industrial dislocation
and unemployment. But even in nor
NAL times. when everybody is tech.
nically at peace and employment Is
general. crime prevails. Daylight
hlod-ups in banks and elsewhere are
continually occurring in even the
most favorable conditions. The truth
is. there is a perpetual war in prog
ress between the law and class of
people. fortunately few in relation to
the whole, who, in their moral unbal-
ance. seek to gain a livelihood without
honest work.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
The Spring Yarn Crop.

For so early in the season, the sea
stories. are coming. in well. A vessel
in from Liverpool brings the corpse Of
six-foot octopus which came aboard
during n storm off the Home Of the
Devil. familiar region off the Irish
coast The log says that the fish was
washed aboard by a terrific sea, but
there is the possibility that the octo-
pus, hearing that w. J. Bryan was in
New York deliberately boarded the
ship with evil intent. However that
NAV be, it is the truth that the viii
famous suuid was killed in duel with
the ships carpenter. = :
On board steamer in from South
America a thirteen-foot python broke
loose from his box and pursued the
ships cat with such ferocity and
velocity that when the cat leaped the
rail in his fight the python followed
him to their mutual doom. In this
case there is no such proof as is er7-
bodied in the remains of the octopus.
but the ships carpenter can show any
dcubter the python's empty cage and
the skipper can point out the sea into
which cat and snake disappeared. No
better evidence is needed by any per-
son who cares for sea stories.
Good marine yarns are always well
come. Now, particularly. after a war
during which everything that happened
float had to be suppressed. the public
will eat up strange aquatic narratives.
The octopus story could not have been
told in war time. AS the censor would
have regarded it, the German admi-
ralty could have figured out, from the
size of the squid and the place where
it boarded the ship. just what were the
movements and plans of the Navy De-
pa partment-New York Herald Gnde-
pendenO.
The hum of industry has subsided
into a "H'm."-Boston Herald.
How happy Yap could be with either.
were t'other dear charmer away
Chicago News.
Chauncey Depew reached eighty
seven Saturday on strong bull trading
and is expected to go to par.-Chicaso
Post. T.,
Youth is always going to do tomors
row the things old age didn't do yes
terday.-Columbia Is. c. Record.
Gabrielle d'Annunzio is married.
Oh. well, what could he do? Italy re-
fused to fight with him.-Seattle Post:
Intelligencer.
It's not that they love the Roosevelt
cush less, but they love the Colombian
gusher.-Columbia Is. c. State.
Europe seems to think that America
should always stand a loan.-Norfoik
Virginian-Pilot.
Speaking Of relativity. why is 1t that
heas stick so close to dog and rarely
bother even the meanest men?-Tulsa
Tribune. s.
A wealthy New York woman disap-
peared after telling her chauffeur to
wait. Maybe she is still shopping
San Antonio Light. ~
It is now declared that New York
has cats trained to set buildings afire,
| and in that fashion obtain the insur-
ance. Gradually uses are being found
J for a cat.-Harrisburg Patriot -.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
The Dear Public

The Dear Public.
The public is supposed to be
Obedient and kind, ''
And not try methods overfree
In speaking OF its mind.
1t walks along the lines that show
Where crossings should be made,
And always heeds the signal. Slow
At every curve and grade.
It heeds the rules that are laid down
For etiquette and health;
When rates go up it does not frown
At parting with its wealth.
Remember when some grievance small
Invites to discomfort,
The public must be. first of all,
Kind and obedient.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

other town-some say more-and 1t
should be easy for all motorists and
drivers to get out Of the way in time.
The habit of running to the fire on
wheels Is hard to cure. 1t is true. II
the Alexandria apparatus could he
sure OF cleared streets twenty-five
mile rate would be quite sufficient to
give 1t the best OF chances against the
devouring element.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
The Gentle Ego,

What do you consider the ablest
document in history"
Cant tell you now" replied Sena.
tor Sorghum. But the typist has it
in hand. and think I will give it out
to the public tomorrow"
Evening star., 1921-04-29

No explanation has been offered as
to how rumors Of continued activities
on the part Of the Krupps can pos
sibly assist in the promotion of peace
plans.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

The railroad business is represented
as a prodigal son who had difficulty
in finding a repast equal to the needs
Of the situation.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

1t is often asserted that in modern
journalism public opinion is nodded
by the news and not by the comment
Col. George Harvey is one man who
doing business.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

While not called upon for any re-
marks, there is no doubt that Marshal
Foch keeps up the hard thinking for
which he has become noted.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

1t is but natural for a man with as
many busy days as President Harding
gives himself to play golf as near his
own home as possible.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

The I. w. w. now regards Bill
Haywood as the worst membership
booster the organization ever had.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

Berlin does not find plans for com
mercial resumption encouraged by
Frances inclination to keep Germany
busily occupied.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

Uncle Sam is at least credited by
European diplomats with being a good
listener.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

Peonage and the 1. w. w. represent
the two Industrial extremes.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

Parleys in strike situation do not
vindicate the old motto. Talk is
cheap"
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Tooth Disclosure,

They're preparing to put teeth into
the Volstead law"
I'm not interested" replied Uncle
Bill Bottletop. There's no way it
can be done that will make it look
like a pleasant smile"
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Drawfng q Distinction,

II don't believe you know the diff.
ference between classical music aud
Jazz"
Eyes. I do." exclaimed Mr.. Cumrox.
In classical music the members of
the .orchestra sit still and in Jazz they
jumR al over the PLATFORM" -.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Action and Words.

What we want is action instead Of
words" 81
Mot always" replied the umpire:
II much prefer a man who yells at me
to one who throws a pop bottle"
Evening star., 1921-04-29
COMPUTATIONS.

Said the old Arithmetic, "Ah, me!
I'm overworked. must confess,
Please put me out Of diploma-cee
And back in regular business"
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1921-12-30
ELASTIC SCHEDULE

In the old days of Mississippi river
travel, the stephen J. Hill" gained
note as the worst boat on the river.
One afternoon fog settled and the
captain gave orders to tie up for the
rest Of the day.
'It's too bad we're going to be late,
captain" said passenger.
1--WE amt" retorted the skipper
calmly.
"But / thought you were going to
tie up here for hours"
$50 we are, but that amt going to
make US late. We don't run so close
to time as all that"
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1921-12-30

Try The Sun classified advertise
ments. They always bring results.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1921-12-30

Sale begins today, Friday, December 80,
and will continue not longer than two
weeks, perhaps not that long. Certainly
we will be sold out on some of the items
within week. Come in and buy now
to make sure.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
ADVENTURE THREADS UPON
THE HEELS OF ADVENTURES

One of the most stirring tales YOU
have had. an opportunity to read in
long time is The. Mystery of the
Silver Dagger" which will start
serially in the Journal.
1t is by Randall Parrish, that
master of pleasing romance combined
with scenes of vigorous action. In
ag'ne the state Of mind of a man
who discovers. dastardly crime, and
that the agency used was a jeweled
silver dagger which his sweetheart
had been using for hat pin. Other
circumstances point to the girl as the
perpetrator. The man keeps know
ledge of himself, but starts out to
solve the mystery. Before he sue
ceeds he has some of the most STAR
ling adventures which ever fell to the
lot of human. You should read it,
because ii. not only will keep you en-
tertained but the mystery will engage
your best faculties in an attempt to
guess the solution. Above all, do not
miss the opening instament.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
JOHNSON-OAKES


Mr.. Sidney Johnson, of Lake Pro.
violence and Miss lola Oakes, of Hot
Springs, Ark, were married Monday
afternoon in the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Barham, of Hot Springs.
Rev. Marion. Monk performing the
ceremony. %
The bride is charming young lady
of Hot Springs, while the groom is
the youngest son of our popular
townsman, Mr.. ]. M. johnson, and is
one, of the owners of the johnson
Ice Plant at Lake Providence. The
young couple will make their future
home in Lake Providence.
The Journal, together with many
friends, of the groom, wish them
long and happy welded life.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
BOOK CLUB ENTERTAINED

/ The Tallulah Book CLUB was de
lightfully entertained Thursday after
noon at Mrs. Hollis home by three
very gracious hostesses, Mrs. Holt
| Mrs. Weak and Mrs. MoeIler.
Some months ago the members
pledged dollar each, a number have
increased their dollar several fold by
personal efforts. A splendid sum of
nearly one hundred dollars was turn.
ed in at the meeting.
Mrs. Tucker the only delegate to
the Fifth District Federation, report
ed q splendid meeting and most hos
pitable entertainment by the Ray
vile citizens.
The Book Club is to have thorough
practice in registration, nomi-
nation by primary and election in
preparation for the real citizen ship,
in which. the women will participate.
The various members who have an
nounced themselves candidates for
the coming primary nomination are
as follows:
For Governor: Mrs. Coltharp,
Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Moberly. For
q. s. Senator: Mrs. Allen, Mrs.
Collins and Mrs. Yerger. For. Mayor:
Miss Whitaker, Mrs. Ciaughton and
Mrs. Moreland. "A
During the serving of refreshments
very pleasing musical numbers were
rendered. The charming little daugh-
ter Of the hostess gave a reading.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

BY virtue Of, and pursuant to an
order from Honorable Fred ]. Grace
Register Of the State Land Office
dated the 18th day Of, April, 1921
and in. conformity with Act No. 215
Of the Acts Of the General Assembly
Of 1908, as amended by Act No. 2sa
of 1914, l will offer for sale and sell
at public auction at the principal
frens door Of the Court. House of the
Parish of Madison at Tallulah, Lou
isisna, on T.,
Saturday. June 9Th, 1921 =,
between the hours Of IL o'clock A. M.
and 4 o'clock p. NJ, to the last and
highest bidder, the following describ-
ed property, to-wit:
ySThe South East Quarter of South
East Quarter Of Section Thirty-Two
(32), Township No. Fifteen (l5)
North, Range No. IA East. Louisians
Meridian.
Terms Of Sale Cash. For not les.
thai rive ($5.oo) Dollars.
"A. J. SEWER, Sheriff
Baton Rouge, La, April 18th, 1921
Appgoved: ~
Z Fred J. GRACE,
~ 1ssisszsF e State Land off!se
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

q ths readers Of this papse wfil b
s43Pd to learn that there y at least
one vreaded disease that science has
beSA AAls to cure In all IT. stages and
th44 y katarrh. Catarrh being greatly
ihflulAota BY constitutional conditions
reQus19 Spnstitutional treatment. Halls
CaterH Medicine is taken Internally and
acts vhru tie Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of The System thereby destroying
the fDun1ation OF the disease. giving the
patt11k etyQQgth BY building up the con-
stituobn and insisting nature In doing its
WotH TIE pfoprfetors have 20 much
faltA n the curative power Of Halfs
CAfaf1h Medicine that they Cffsr Ona
4Dodred Dollars for any case that It falls
- cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Qua. Sold by III DrugEista &c.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
vALEDIcToRY ADDRESS
Delivered at che Close Of the
Tallulah High School
By.MIss ELoIsE JOHNSON =

There are, times when Farewell -
tho the saddest of all sad words, is
followed by a lingering touch Of
golden hope ;and joy. This is a time
Of mixed emotions when We say fare
well to scho6ldays, to boyhood and
girlhood, the happiest days of our
lives. Tonight, we put behind US the
happy times of childhood, wherein
our school days make up its happiest
memories, the daily association with
those we love, the interchange OF
thoughts and ideas in the school
room and on the play ground, the JOY
Of taking for our own the knowledge
of the world and stand resolutely on
the world. of new life. II we wipe
away furtive tear, at the thought Of
fond ties severed, yet. smile of-fof-
titude must wreath our lips as we go
forth to face the great world and
life with stern realities, no longer
guided and instructed by our pro
tectors it is true, but clad in the
shining armor of truth and armed
with the shield and buckler Of know.
ledge that they have so faithfully in
stilled into osus. What a world Of
thought is epitomized in the one
phrase Of st. Paul. saI press towart
the mark" We feel that in the fu
ture there is ABSOLUTELY no limit Il
our attainments in the especial fielt
which nature designed and God in
tends rs.
What great discoveries may no
some Of rs make m the realm o
science or in the laboratory? Ma.
not ses1e, one in this class paint
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Ophelia
Nicols prettily entertained the bridge
club at her home in Tallulah. Five
games of bridge were played with
Mrs. John E. Yerger as winner of the
prize. Delicious Ice cream and
Gaze were served the guests. Those
present besides the club members
were: Mrs. Saiewitz and Mrs. Am
mons. of Shelby, Miss.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

The colored people have been hold
ing q revival at Mt. Olive church in
Tallulah during the past two weeks.
Twelve new members have Joined the
church and the meeting has not yet
closed.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
TAX NOTICE

To owners and nonresident owners,
whose post-offiee is unknown, take
notice:
That all taxes due the State of Lou
isiana, Parish Of Madison, Fifth Lou-
isiana Levee District, and the Canal
Bayou Drainage District, for the year
1920 are delinquent and if not paid
by or before the expiration Of twenty
days from the date of this publica-
ton, together with the penalty, at the
rate of ten per cent per annum, from
December 81, 1920, I will advertise
for sale, according to law, the least
amount Of the following properties
my one will take and pay taxes, int
rest and costs, under provisions Of
Sections 50 and 81 Of Act ITO Of year
1898; said delinquent tax debtors be-
ing as follows:
Unknown Owners, 80 acres, N. w.
quarter OFFS. w. quarter, Section SO,
Township 18. IL East; N. E. quartz,
OF s. w. quarter. Section 80, T. Is,
IL East. =
iaxes, lSZO-------------34.30 80
A. ]. SEWER,
Sheriff & Ex-Officio Tax Collector.
Madison Parish, Louisiana.
Tallulah, La, June 8, 1921.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

The Madison Parish Missionary
Baptist Association (colored) held
their annual meeting last Monday at
Bethlehem Baptist Church. The meet
ing was well attended and over $25
was collected for the association.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

The town authorities are gfaveling
several more streets with the excess
money they had left from the recent
graveling contract. The street they
are working on now IS the one in the
front of the government station.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
SPECIAL, NOTICE

All persons cor business concerns,
having accounts against the Tallulah
Meat Market, viii please present GER
tilted itemized statements to the
undersigned. -. "A. L. KATZ,
=. Auditor in Charge.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Effective Sunday, June 5th, " s.
&. P. Trains IL and 2 will not ex-
change mails with this office on Sun.
days. BY order Of ]. M. Combs, Chief
Clerk Railway Mail Service.
r. GEO. S. EISLEY,
Postmaster, Tallulah, La.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Craig and
family, motored to Lake Bruin o.
Thursday and will enjoy camp there
for the weekend.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. Capt. Saeger, Of Port Gibson,
Miss, arrived on Friday and is the
CUES. of her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Sewer. 49, -.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04


! Mr.. and Mrs., Gus Hogan, OF
Clarkesdale. are receiving congratula-
ton on the arrival 70 twin girls,
Mrs. Hogan will be remembered as
Miss Alberta Aimes.
The Journal has been requested to
announce that the Tallulah Mercan-
tile Company wiz close their Racket
Store in the Snyder Block in Tallulah
during the summer months. This
store. will be reopeped some time in
september. ~.-;-.s ......- - 49,.
Attention is directed this week to
the advertisement ioof the T'allulah
Motor Company, which appears in
another column. Mr. J. Winklsf, of
Arcadia, La, an experienced garage
man, has purchased the Bratton
Motor Co., and has changed the name
to the Tallulah Motor Company. Mr..
Winkler says he has a new stock of
parts and equipment coming and has
arranged to get expert mechanics for
the repair department. He is also ex-
pecting a carload of new Fords in a
few days, SO if you want one, now is
the time to speak for it.
Mrs. John Fl, Hardy and Mrs. Will
White and son, of San Antonio; Tex
as, are in 'Tallulah visiting Mrs. F.
F. Bondy. Mrs. Bondy's mother, Mrs. |
D. C. Barr Is also here on visit. All |
Of them will leave Monday for Bonita,
"a, where Mrs. Hardy, and Mrs. White !
will visit Mrs. 2. G: G Barr. - :. -
The Tallulah Cotton OH Co. started
up their mill this week which VIII be
A''threen nweek run before all
he seed On hahd have been crushed.
Ts's:'7f ~ 10 :, - -. = r ,+t.i.r ID
Mr.: Lesser and MI Sam saiewit.
Who have been asseEdihea4tilane -dursjj
ng the past. term, retufnedrto Taliu.f
ah last week:to spend thevacation.
,.-se s55 :. i.G-. ; in.c5 .i 1ssF'
There win be big pichicson Eagiei
AXE next Thursday, June 9, to which
everyone il invited. Arrangementsf I
re being made to make the grounds
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Miss Ethlyn Bowers returned Wed
nesday from All Saints College,
Vicksburg, where she has attended
the past year.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
FRANK L. ROE, JR.
(: Survevo,

Will answer calls anywhere in the
Parish. Fhoneoor write to Omega, La.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Miss Mallie Jordan arrived We'd
nesday from Vicksburg, where she
has been attending All Saints College.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Miss Eloise Johnson left Wednes-
day for her home in Shreveport, La.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

/ There viii be a big pichicson Eagle
Lake next Thursday, June Q, to which
everyone is invited. Arrangements
are being made to make the grounds
comfortable. ;-:,e go = 'eo-" -,
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Gilfoil and
family were visitors in Talluah on
Tuesday. F' :.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. Donald Lenhard, of Baton
Rouge, is expected Wednesday and
will be tie guest of Mrs. John E. Yer
ger She will be remembered as Miss
Cecil Rue. -
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. ]. R. Linton was a visitor to
Vicksburg this week.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Maxwell, of
Enoka, were in town during the week
in their new Buick car.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mr., Noland Harvey, Jr., spent
Tuesday in Vicksburg.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. Kate Scott left Wednesday,
after a pleasant visit with her
DAUGHTER, Mrs. Howard SEWER in Tai
lulah.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. C. B. Claughton, little Peggy
Claughton, Miss Ada Germany, Mrs.
Litchfeld and. Miss Martha Litchfield
motored to Lake Providence Friday.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. James Rowan very prettily
entertained the Friday. Afternoon
Bridge Club on Friday with a BRIDE
luncheon at 1870. A delicious course
luncheon was served, with five games
of bridge. Everyone present enjoyed
a most pleasant afternoon.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
ORDER or SALE

State of Louisina,
Parish of East Baton Rouge.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mr.. Francis Ward spent Friday in
Lake Providence.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

| Mr.: Lesser and MI Sam saiewit.
swho have been asseEdihea9iilan dur.
ling the past. term, retufnedrto Taliu.
iah last weekto spend the vacation.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs.. Gus Hogan, of
Clarkesdale. are receiving congratula-
ton on the arrival TO. twin girls,
Mrs. Hogan will be remembered as
Miss Alberta Aimes.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. Jessie Y. Bonney is expected
in Tallurah Sunday, and will, be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Yer
ger.
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04

Mrs. R. s. Guenard passed through
Tallulah Friday and was the guest of
Mrs. I. B. Lucas for the evening and
night. She was from New Orleans,
en-route to her home in Lake Provi-
dence. "
The Madison journal., 1921-06-04
SAMSON
Lower Operating Costs
rsAor nARx aso,sTIs.o Us. PAresT osr,er

The big problem confronting the business today is ow can
I lower operating coss?" - ~
this there only Farming You or YOUR
father answered the when
and -