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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Abandoning Totem Poles.

Alaska is losing its totem poles
Because of the gradual decline in OBJ
servance Of native customs, totem
poles are no longer erected, and the
elements are wearing down those re.
manning.
The largest collection of totems 10
the North, 1t is said, is to be found
an the abandoned Indian village of Old
kassan, 20 miles from Ketchikan. The
village was deserted several years ago.
after disastrous fire, the natives mov-
Ing to New Kassan.
Old Kassan's totems are of many sizes
and descriptions. Some are of i'm
posing proportions, with the four dis
tinct emblems of the bear, the crow,
the toad and the eagle represented.
The poles are carved, from base to
pinnacle, with gorgeous language. The
totems are carved on cedar, which is
slow In perishing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

rupted Gardeners flight, and the next
moment the two men were rolling on
the floor in each others arms. Har.
ris was much the stronger man of the
two. but Gardiner was active and had
some skill in wrestling. BESIDES. Har-
ris had been taken wholly by surprise,
and had no idea who his antagonist
was. while Gardiner had full knowl.
edge of all the circumstances, and the
struggle was less uneven than might
have been supposed. Inwardly cursing
the luck that had thrown the revolver
from his hand, Gardiner sought in the
darkness for his adversary's throat.
nose, or eyes. Harris, seizing the
younger man by the waist, lifted him
bodily from the floor and crashed him
down again upon 1t, but the next in
slant Gardiner had one of his hands in
both of his. and, bringing his knee
down with great force on Harris ell
bow, compelled him, at the risk of a
broken arm, to turn face downwards
on the floor. Gardiner again wrenched
violently to break free, but Harris
grip was too much for him, so with the
quickness and fury of tiger he threw
himself upon the farmers back and
wrapped his free arm about his throat.
With his air partially cut off Harris
released the grip of his other hand,
and Gardiner instantly took advantage
OF this move to bring both arms to
bear on Harris throat. Things began
to go badly with the farmer: face
downwards on the floor. he was unable
to shake his adversary off, and was
losing strength rapidly with his chok-
ing. Gardiner no longer sought an
opportunity to break away; his blood
was up and he was in the fight to the
finish, ruled at last by his heart in
stead of his head. Had he been con-
tent merely to retain his present ad-
vantage Inconsistencies would soon
have overcome his victim, but he tried
to improve his grip, and the attempt
proved disastrous. His thumb. seek.
ing better vantage, fell into Harris
gasping mouth. Harris was no more
depraved than most of mankind, but
when fighting for life, and choking to
death i'm the hands of an unknown en-
envy, he was ready to seize any advan-
tage, and with a great effort he
brought his jaws together upon the in.
truder.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP-ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi.
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Influenza and CONSUMPTION.

DR.. Charles III. Marcy of Pittsburgh,
stated before the medical society of
pennsylvania, that he had studied $50
cases of tuberculosis, the onset of
whose symptoms was referred to an
attack Of influenza. The number of
patients known to have had tuber-
culosis prior to the onset of influenza
was comparatively small. In the ma
jority of these cases the influenza had
reactivated old quiescent LESSONS. In
34.3 per cent of the series studied the
onset Of tuberculosis dated from the
influenza.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

own noise ne could not hear Gardeners
stealthy movements. Gardeners hand
fell on log of the wall, and his keen
fingers traced their own way along it..
Five steps, he judged, and the bag
would be at his feet. At the fifth step
his toe touched an object on the floor :;
he leaned over and raised the booty
in his hand.
by this time his eyes had responded
to the intense darkness. and he could
discern square of grayer gloom
where the window admitted the night.
lie moved rapidly and silently toward
1t, but almost with the last step his
foot slipped through broken spot on
me toor, and he staggered and fell.
The revolver was thrown from his
grasp, but he was able to pitch the bag
through the window as he crashed to
the floor.
The sound arrested Harris. and be-
fore Gardiner could extricate himself
the farmer was upon him. At first he
seemed to think it was Allan, and felt
about in the darkness without attempt
ing to defend himself. This gave Gar
diner an opportunity; he was able to
clasp his arms about Harris shins.
and, with a quick turn of the body,
cast his adversary headlong to the
moor. AT the same moment he freed
himself from his ENHANCEMENT and
made another dash for the window.
But Harris, still numbed from his
heavy sleep, now realized that some
kind of tragedy had occurred, and
guessed enough to believe that Allan
was victim. From his PROSTATE po-
sition, with one powerful leg he inter-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Lake,s Peculiar MloratIon

Near valdosta, in Georgia, there is
a lake three miles long and three
quarters Of a mile wide. with an aver
age depth of twelve feet of water.
which disappears every three or four
years and then comes back again. II
disappears into natural subterranean
passages. taking two or three weeks
In the process and leaving beauti-
full sandy basin. After a month or so
the water begins to come back, and in
couple Of weeks 1t is the same old
lake.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Catarrh Con Be Cured

Catarrh is local disease greatly influ.
enced by constitutional conditions. /,
therefore requires constitutional treat.
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF
the System. HALLS CATARR
MEDICINE destroys the foundation OF
the disease, gives the patient strength by
improving the general health and assists
nature in doing its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Side Comment.

Little Bellies Sunday school teacher
was to be married. A gift beautiful
enough to express the love and admi.
ration of the whole family was bought
and little Belle was permitted to carry
the treasure to the home. When the
bride-to-be herself opened the door
Belle said In her sweetest tone:
Miss Ann, mother sent this to you
with our love-" And then, half under
her breath, exclaimed: Il heard her
tell papa last night she hoped you'd
Ike 1t; goodness knows tits better
than anything We have In our house 7"
Exchange.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
A Cruel Blow

Paris Is laughing over the expert
ence of a young diplomat who recently
returned from Picking, the happy pos.
SCISSOR Of remarkably ancient" and
imposing cloisonne vase which he had
purchased from native antiquarian
OF that city. AS he was Boosting to
some friends that it antedated even the
Ming dynasty, connoisseur discov-
cred. engraved in microscopic letters.
me familiar MADE in Germany
From the Living Age.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
AFurthest North" Wheat.

A "furthest north" wheat, designated
as mo. TO-" which has been grown
with success at the sixty-sixth parallel,
higher upy on the globe than any
wheat ever before was raised has been
"discovered"lby the husbandry depart
ment of the Manitoba Agricultural COL
looa
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
EnIlohtenment.

"Is this speech-making tour of yours
campaign of eduSationY II don't
know how 1t strikes the audiences"
replied Senator Sorghum, but I must
admit that I am learning a few
things"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
PeriIs on Land.

1T takes courage to be an aviator
"One kind Of courage" replied Mr..
Chuggins. "And yet it would be a
comfort If could sail my flivver into
the clouds where there wouldn't be
any risk Of meeting reckless boot
leg bandit or an irritated traffic cop."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin

Iouch pimples, redress, roughness
or itching, if any, with Cuticura ONT
ment. then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each
package Of genuine Bayer Tablets of
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during 81 years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. If you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can
take them without fear for Colds,
headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Earache. Toothache, Lumbago and
Tor Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture of
Monoaceticacidester Of Salicylicacid.-
Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

Hiidh oat UP IN q Suooen Colo Chill
Of Terror. Had He Been AsIeep7
the sashless window, but seemed
strangely obscure about the door. AS
they approached this mystery was re-
vealed; blanket was seen to hang
over the doorway.
THAT'S good sign." whispered
Gardner. Zone. or both Of them, are
sleeping. That's why they feel the
cold. If they had stayed awake they
would have built a fire and perhaps
walked about outside"
They paused for a moment to listen.
The night was moonless and starry,
except where a bank of clouds came
drifting up from the southwest. A
moist breeze. smelling Of soft, noun
tain snow. gently stirred the trees
about them. But from the shanty no
sound could be dIscerned. They a.
preached nearer. and stu nearer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
May Not Grow Cotton.

1t has been found necessary in Egypt
to make a regulation prohibiting the
people from growing cotton instead Of
cereals. Recently, there have been
greater rewards in the cotton crop,
and other things have been neglected.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

Magazine Story-He was an only
son. His father, heavily alcoholic,
had died in his infancy from pneu.
monia contracted during a spree
Boston Transcript
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

If you use Red Cross Ball Blue In
your laundry, you WIN not be troubled
by those tiny rust spots, often caused
by inferior bluing. Try it and see.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Rare. Indeed

Few persons who have admired the
common rose quartz" realize how
very rare is the crystallized form.
Only two specimens are known.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Apparently.

He-"Do you really believe ignor.
ance Is bliss?" She-"I don't know
You seem to be quite happy"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30
Stone Deaf.

Money may talk, but have you ever
noticed how hard of hearing it Is
when you call it?-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

Men notice that most men-includ-
ing themselves-are homely, and won
der why.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

The nearer some neighbors the
dearer they are not.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

NO man is truly great who is un-
aole to realize how insignificant he
really Is.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

A girl doesn't necessarily lose her
head when she lays 4 On youna
mans Ghouldoes
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

II You Have a Pain
try Vacher-Balm. Keep it handy, and
avoid imitations.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-04-30

When money talks we never stop to
criticize its grammar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
Mellon and The Nnnns

T ~ a condition. not theory that the
Treasury faces. Hence to meet this
condition Secretary Mellon holds firmly to
his previously announced opposition TO the
soldier bonus bill at the present time In
this stand he disrcsvrds the effect that such
delayed action will have on the fortunes
OF his party in next falls congressional
elections. Tho conditions which justified
that opposition. he says. have not changed
since President Harding went before the
Senate ana induced IL To send the bonus bill
back TO the Finance Committee. There ho
would have 1t rest until the governments
financial Obligations are on II basis to allow
consideration OF the measure without plac-
ing a staggering burden on the Treasury and
the taxpayers
II" insists that the maturity within tho
HoNt eighteen months Of $6.750,0OU. 900 OF
government Obligations makes il necessary
tHat most rigid economies he practiccd and
Now; burdens on the Treasury avoided
Hence, he is stating a cold fact when he
says the maturity Of these short-,iatcd debts
still dominates the situation II the con-
dition ri the cX-soldicrs were stressful to
the point oI Il real demand for relief the
nation : gratitude Tor the services they rem
| dcreu would willingly respond to the APP
proprlatiCn OF whatever sum might be
necessary 20 afford the needed relief: but,
! a The secretary points out the Federal
government will spend in the fiscal year
1872 and again i'll 1929 about $3.50 600 900
u year for the relief OF veterans OF the late
war, This shows that the government, is
not nicgardly in its soicitudc for their
necessities
The recovery OF the country from indus
| trial ana business depression is much re-
,ardcd by the burden Of taxation il already
i compelled TO sustaiu |; additional t,y.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
GEORGE B. DAVIS 00ii{ {ss
FUNERAL TOMORROW At 8
BailiT of Police Court and
One Time Superintendent
Of CITY Home.

After u long Illness which kept him
confined {" his apartments for many
months. George Bernard Davis died
yesterday morning ut 1870 O'Clock ut
his home. 6l6 North Twcnty-seventh
street. aged Il years. The funeral
viii hc from Ncnahl" street Baptist
Church ut o'cioch tomorrow after
. noon. AND burial viii hu In Oakwood
cemetery.
Mr. Davis was horn in Richmond
On April -. 1880. son Of Mir. ana Mrs.
Archer NJ. Davis. who came here from
Chapel Ill., y. &. lie was educated
here and carly in life entered COM
mc'"ial life, conducting business on
Main street In the vicinity a.! First
Market lie became identified with
progressive elements in civic affairs,
and represented Jefferson Ward in
Council six years lie served also ms
rn"rnh"r OF the school BOARD. and for
twelve years performed the duties az
superintendent of the Poor, having
rhhrs" -; the almshuusc. II was
through his efforts IA" name city
Home" was given the city institution
several years before h. retired from
that office to assum. charge OF the
Laurel Industrial School for Boys. Ills
line services In works of charitable
nature had attracted the attention OF
leaders OF such worx throughout tho
country, ana his ideas ana advice
were frequently sought At larE. CON
N.ntions ana meetings. HIS health
grew bad years ago. du" largely to
! his practically Ccascicss devotion TO
his duties In late years hc has acted
as lallin OF the Police Court. where
he served as an able and ca>ncSt as
siatant IL Justice Crutchncld.
Mr. Davis was prominently identi-
fled with the odd Fellows, the Masuus.
the Elks and the Wo0dmcn OF tho
World. and was a member Of Vcua-
bio Street Baptis: Church. lie wna
twice married, his first wife being
Miss Mollic ". Tr"wollu. j,n is sur
rived by the following children as 8:
result oi this marriage Claude -.
George b.. Jr.. John Il. Davis. OF
this city; Mrs &. ". A"uall. of Balti-
more. and Mrs :. 7, HaEei. %: Ame-
ia, Va His second wife. who sur
wives him. was Miss Ida T. RaEland.
Two children survive a9 "a result az
this marriage, Miss nuth Davis and
Carlisle u. Davis. lie also leaves
twenty-five Erandch!ldrcr and two
great grandchildren.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
GOI0RED CHARITY
IS IN DIREST NEED
Community House Must Have s5,ua"
10 II Is Ia Accomplish Work
Mapped Dut.

Ir Ia. Community House for Color
cd Fcopic is 10 carry out itp pro-
posed pr"rrrm ~ ScrVic" for ly2g N
* u"cossar" that $4,000 uc obtained.
aH this in In" minimum amount need 4.
eel Ia meet the budget Never before
~ the history 81 The institution, AZ
West Marshall street of which,
JuS,ic" J. Iiogc Ricfs Is president.
has 20 grca, a demand boon made bv
worthy colorcd people fur aid ~ ull
kinds OF difficulties.
IN previous years more than half
the running expenses OF tho com
munity house have been raised hr
colorcd citiz"ns themselves. but ihs
recent Tag dag. ~ w,s! as otUor
sources ~ income, wcrc somewhat
disappointing. Mics Charlotte WHIT
Ing. general secretary or tho Assn.
ciai"i Charities. sass. The Associtt.
"d Charities, Tor the last two year,.
has boon closely connected with t.a
'"nmnu!ty House. We Know. from
personal contact with the work. tAat
th"ir INVESTIGATIONS are tEorouyH,
and their relief ls administered I'm -
husinesslIkc nnh ryinpathcilc way"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
FRIDAY, DECEMBER .. 1921
Henry ID. Flood


\URGINIA ana the nation have lost q
vigorous and useful public man in
the death OF Representative Horny II. Flood;
the Democratic party has lost ono OF its
stanchest and most effective leaders.
Espousing the cause OF Democracy in
early manhood Hal Flood from the outset
threw all OF the force and loyalty OF al in
tenscly forceful and loyal nature into the
battles OF his party. SO man has been
found more constantly in the shadow OF
Ills chosen standard and few men have
earned tho satisfaction OF looking back
upon a political career moro repletc with
achievements than hat OF the DISTINGUISHED
Nirginian who died yesterday.
Perhaps the extraordinary determination
Of Mr.. Flood to make the fullest possible
contribution TO tho advancement OF his
party has never been more strikngly cXem-
plned than during the recent campaign in
his own State Refusing to he deferred by
the admonitions OF those who were con-
cerncd for his health, he remained in the
field as AN active personal leader OF the
Democratic forces until one OF The most i'm
pressivc victories ever won by tho party
in Virginia had been assured. The relation
OF his last great fight to his final ilness Is
necessarily speculative. bat those who know
how freely he expended his physical re
serves during the campaign must suspect
that there was direct connection. ii is
hardly too much TO say thai this brilliant
old-schOo tighter died in harness.
Since we OF Virginia are rather likely
TO identify Mir. Flood S career too oxcll-
sively with Virginia affairs. il may not be
Inappropriate to advert here to the com
manding goSition, b. has held III Congress
and in the natioIaI co'tf.cils of the Demo-
cratic party. Ills service in Congress. COW
ering a period Of moro than twenty years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
PAY TANES NOW: AVOID
RUSH. URGES UULCE
Five Per Cent Penalty Will lie Added
ON january {. Guy Collector
f.,fs

city Collector ifulcc yesterday an
h"unccd that city taxpayers might
TAX" advantage of the present to Sc, :
u" their bills. this preventing a
crush In the closing days OF the
month. Gay taxes mus, hc paid be-
tore January In order. tn avoid
the payment Of penalty of per cent.
The cry Collectors office is omen
daily until . o'clock. except Satu--
day.
city Treasurer Pace stated ycstcr.
ia! that. pending reply from At
torn'S-fcncral Saunders To Il letter
asking hiW to interpret the law as
l." ia" last day upon which to pa/
haNCs ia order to qualify to vote :.
The June election. he would With
holh an announcement Of that date.
In the meantime. taxpayers now may
pay their poll taA"s and thus qualify
themselves. The election viii be held
on June ~. Tho law says poll taxes
must be paid sis months prior TO that
date.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
IRISH FREE STATE WILL
PAY DEBT IN The U. s
Will Assume Obligations of
S6,0O0,000 Owed by Re-
public on Bonds.
LHy Assoclatcdprcs

WASiilNGTON. Dec. S.-Tho nv.
Irish Fro state will assume tho on
legations in this country of the Iris,
republic. amounting to about $1,000
o0o. stephen VI. O'Mara, Mayor of
limerick. and fiscal agent OF the irish
government. said tonight
Mr., O'Mara said tho ccrtiflca,cs
OF tho republic sold In this coun,-v
wcro regarded ms n moral Obligation
az the Irish people and probably.
would he converted into bonds bear
ing interest at per cent To cor.
respond To the rates on the Ger
,incntcs. There had been lie said.
two issues OF certificates placed is
tn" United Sta;cs. one amounting 20
S5.3oc.tO0. ana the second, which W..
iioatcd only Ia tho extent OF sas5.00p
in Illinois. aiid 100000 in tho Dlstric.
Of Columbia.
Sir o'Mara expressed thc hollor
that the bonds would be Of short mn
turity. in view OF III" Fmailncsa uf
Tho numbers raised in this country a.
compared I" the unuua' revenue" a."
ireland which he estimated NJ s2ip
U0u.0OV q year.
I'll" certificates Of tho repuNl
vv"r. datc.. for six months after til.
evacuation Of British troops from ir1-
land and IL was indicated that tho
dat, 81 tho Free State bonds wouI1
PROBABLY correspond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
IMMATURE ALMANAr-
Muy N"m,nn,- school rru,,.-..

y caucus Of Counc!lm"n from Leo
and clay Wards to nominate candl-
dates for two vacancies In the school
board has Teen called for J:3o o'clock
th!s afternoon II Is believed Tho cuu-
GUS Viii result In IA" nomination Of
l. Is, Thomasson from the second
District ana Dr. Clifton 81. Miller
from tho Third. rr. Miller Us nuw
representing the Second District. but
has removed from that district. and
viii retire upon tn" election of his
successor ". KIRK Mathews rc,lia-
from the Third pis:r!c, representa-
ton hccaus" Of stress ~ business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-09
Young rrnn.ri A,,n,n. ,In,or;,v

Ills twcnty-hrst birthday was cclc-
nratcd by chas!c Traiicri. Jr.. Wed :
ncSday night at the home of his par
cnis, 800 West Main Street Many
friends of the young man gathered q,
the home. wh"r" Tor several hours M,
enjoyable time was had Music and
games consumed large part Of the
evening. aud Il supper crowned the
evenings festivities. Before the
guests departed chusic Traiieri ST.
announced that in view Of the coming
az his son 10 HIS majority, and his
faithful work with him in his bust
ness. he had determined Ia take him
into full par;ner:'hip IN tho coniuct OF
the Consumers Paper Company. which,
was organized here about five years