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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

A Fargo man went bankrupt and
married the next day. No telling
what a fellow will do when he gets
desperate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

While the price Of autos has de-
clined considerably about the only
vehicle everybody can still afford to
ride in is the water wagon.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Seurfia-Cue Drug Company,

Public notice is hereby given that
pursuant to the unanimous consent
Of all the stockholders of the above
named corporation, which is on file
n the office of the Clerk of the
Ninth District Court for Madison Par.
ish, Louisiana, and in the office of
the Secretary of State at Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, the SCURRIA.
GUENARD DRUG COMPANY, INC,
is hereby dissolved as of this date
all the debts and obligations of said
corporation having been paid and sat.
isfied to date.
Tallulah, Louisiana, January 18,
r. S. GUENARD,
THOMAS B. LUCAS,
SAM SCURRIA.
JEFFaB. SNYDER,
Stockholders and Directors of Sour
r'a-Guenard Drug Co., Inc.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

The average man has a right to
kick on the amusement" tax after
he has seen some of the shows.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

We earn our bread by the swea.
OF our brow. It's only the soft Job
that provides cake.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

No man ever gets so powerful but
some weak little woman can't set her
foot on his neck anytime she wants
to.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

The only "shimmy-dance" that
is really worth anything is the one
the washwoman does over the tub.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

There is one kind of man we can't
boast OF, and that's. the fellow who
descent always wish for an extra pair
Of suspenders.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

The easiest way to flatter a man is
to ask his advice concerning some
thing ne dosen't know anything about.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

We've always noticed that as soon
as some fellows find themselves in
hot water" they commence getting
"cold feet"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

Women can keep right on discard
ing garments. but they'll always feel
haif-dressed if they haven't got on
a hat.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

Sometimes we wonder, if tobacco
is voted out next, what "near-to-
bacco" would taste like.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge.
La, Jan. Is, 1921.
NOTICE is hereby given that John
F; Perkins, of Waverly, Louisiana.
VINO. on May 9th, 1919, made Home
stead application No. OS988. for SEK
OF NEA, Section 20, Township 18 NJ,
Range II e., Meridian, has filed
notice OF intention to make Commu-
tation Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Clerk
OF Court, at Tallulah, La, on the 26th
day Of February, 1921.
Claimant names as witnesses:
J. w. Lewis, Of Waverly La.
W. B. Walker, of Waverly, La.
J. B. Barmore, Of Waverly, La.
X. M. Hickman, of Waverly, La.
Pub. in Madison Journal, Tallulah.
La. e. D. GIANELLONI,
JnZZ-5t Register.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

cu ooaru. OF eiected by the board tc
NIL vacancies therein, shall be electe,
by the stockholders on the first Mon
day OF January in each calendar wear
and shall hold and exercise the duties
OF their office until their successors
have been duly elected and Qualified
All meetings of stockholders or
directors must be held at the domicile
Oh said corporation; provided that
with the written consent of all dir
ectors valid meetings Of directors NAV
De held outside Of the State, or with.
IN the State elsewhere than at it's
domicile. '
At all meetings of the board each
director shall have one vote; and
three 90 directors present, in person
or by proxy shall constitute a qrorum
provided that a less number shall
have power to fill vacancies in the
board for its unexpired time.
Each director shall have power TO
appoint IN writing a stakeholder as
proxy to represent such director at
any meeting of the board, such proxy
TO have at such meeting all the right
and powers Of such director.
The board of directors shall he
vested with the power to hold and
exercise all the powers enumerated in
Article l hereof, as well as all powers
conferred by law upon the CORPORA
ton, except such as may be required
by law or by this charter to be held
and exercised by the stockholders or
some officer of this corporation.
ARTICLE vi.
The stockholders shall meet on the
first Mondey of January, A. D.. 1922.
to elect directors to succeed those
chosen and named in this charter.
and so annually thereafter; and at
such meeting to transact any other
business, and to do all acts REQUIRED
or authorized by law.
Notice Of all stockholders' meet
ings other than adjourned meetings
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05

Ox1Ofd, MISS.
K. T. STARRETT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
THIEVES GET $3.50
IN ROBBERIES HERE
Bandits Hold Up Pedestrian
While Thieves Loot Polish
Lodge Hall.

After being at a low ebb for two
weeks, South Bends crime wave
broke out anew last night with the
report OF holdup and the robbery
OF a lodge hall. Both acts were
committed early In the evening and
at a late hour last night the police
had been unable TO locate the
thieves. Complete descriptions were
given of the two holoup men and
a search Of the city was being made
by detectives last night.
The lodge room Of the Polish
Falcons at 11O3 W. Division was
broken into early Tuesday evening
and over $500 in money and a check
for S12.92 was taken. Entrance
was gained by pryfng off the bolts
OF the door leading into the room.
Officer Mcintyre investigated the
case and reported that the robbery
occurred while members OF the or
ganization were out 10 supper.
Leroy II Kick. 229 Lincoln way
e, reported at about { o'clock last
night that ne had been held up and
robbed of S32 by two unknown men
at the alley between Carroll and Col
umbia sts, on Z. Wayne st. The
men were unmaSked. Each carried
a revolver. After rifling his pock-
cts they escaped down the alley, but
Kick was able to give an accurate
description of his assail2nts. De-
tectives were imm ediately des-
patched 10 the scene and thorough
search was made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
FAVOR RETURN OF
UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Sec'y Baker and Gen. Pershing
Appear Before House
Committee.
81 AssocIated Pos /:

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. The re
turn from Flanders Fields Of the
body Of an unidentified American
soldier for interment in the new
amphitheatre at Arlington National
cemetery, was approved Tuesday by
Sec'y Baker, Gen. Pershing and MAJ.
Gen. John A Lejeune. commandant
Of the marine corps, and one OF
the wartime commanders Of the
famous second division OF marinos
and regulars.
In a letter read 10 the house mil
itary committee. considering a res
Oluion for this pUrpose. Sec'y
Baker said he could conceive OF no
more fitting inauguration Of the use
Of the amphitheatre than 70 place
there the body Of a soldier whose
name and identity are lost but who
will typify and represent the i'm
perishable part In the sacrifice
which he and his comrades made for
their country and their country's
cause"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
Father Wonders
Whether Prayer
Carried Weight

Eather looked at the coal bin las;
night. Before he went TO bed ne
said some extra prayers He prayed
that the sun would not shine today.
Willie went home last night a
little bit cold but smiling. He dried
his skates and went 10 bed. Before
Morpheus claimed him for his own
Willie said some extra prayers lie
prayed that the sun would shine
So did the coal dealers.
Today IS grounding day. We are
all familiar with the tradition con-
nected with the grounding and
weather conditions for the ensuing
six weeks after the groundhog's ap-
pearance.
II the weathernan' prediction is
true Il looks like fathers prayers
would be answered. He says snow
furries and cloudy weather, and al
midnight il was drizZling rain.
II the grounding sees his shadow
II means six weeks of wint-y wealth
er-if not. discard for the time non
ored fur collar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
MRS HARDING SEES
LATEST FASHIONS
Wife of President-Elect Keeps
Score of New York
Models Busy.
BY Associated Press /:


NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE wife OF
the elect began selecting
Tuesday the contents of her white
house clothes cabinet. Mrs Harding
did not go shopping, but conducted
a hotel suite campaign for clothes.
Fifth avenues mOdiStes, tailleurS
furriers and jewellers followed one
another in her rooms at the Ritz
Carlton. where she spent nearly eight
hours inspecting their offerings.
Scores OF fabrics. gowns hats and
a few models were taken up the ell
evators to her suite and down again,
but the crowd that momentarily eX-
pected the future lady Of the land to
appear for an automobile ride or
shopping tour waited in the lobby
and on the sidewalks in vain. She
granted admittance only TO a large
group OF photographers and report
ers. and those who sought TO have
their goods chosen for the white
house wardrobe.
Favors Blue.
Style dictatOrs, pOndering over the
impressions they received, predicted
that the laws Of fashion will be blue
after March 4. That IS the favOIite
color of Mrs Harding. She selected
a teagown and evening gown OF blue
today and this taste was reflected in
her choice of gems.
Mrs Harding also made It clear
that there will be no foreign .frills
in her wardrobe I'm 100 percent
American" she told a reporter who
inquired about her choice in clothes
Her Jewels also were "all American.
the favorite being colonial types such
as canoes worn on black velvet
bands for neck and wrist.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
TO DELAY ACTION
ON JAP LAND LAW
Settlement of Diplomatic Prob.
lens Will Be Left to
Harding's Men.
By Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Feb. I. - Settle
ment OF diplomatic problems with
Japan, especially az arising from the
enactment by the state OF California.
OF anti-alien land ownership leg
islation will be postponed until the
Harding administration assumes Of
flee, IL was indicated Teusday by
state department officials.
While no formal announcement
on the subject was made By the
state department. IL was intimated
by officials that because OF the short
lease OF life left 10 the present ad-
ministratiOn and the long standing
character OF the problems now IN
process OF solution between the two
governments. II would be the part
OF wisdom not 20 hasten their fnal
adjournment merely for the purpose
OF concluding a treaty under this
administration.
Officeial said also that the recon-
Officials said also that the recon-
spective governments b. Roland S.
Morris United States ambassador 20
Japan and Baron Shidehara. the
japanese am bassador here as a result
OF their recent informal converse
tions directed 10 a solution Of the
problems. were not 20 be interpret
ed as in the nature of an agreement.
Il might be necessary. they added
FOR the ambassadors 70 resume their
conversations after the two govern
ments had studied the report
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
WOODROW WILSON
ATTENDS THEATER
President and Party Witness
John Drinkwater's "Abra-
ham Lincoln"
Rv Associated Press:

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Pres
Wilson. accompanied by Mrs. VIII
son. Tuesday night went 10 the
theater for the first time since he
was taken III, more than a year and
a half ago.
The president and his party,
which included. in addition 10 Mrs.
Wilson. the latter's brother. John
Randolph Boiling. made their ap-
pearance unexpectedly ut a per-
formanCe of John Drinkwater as
Abraham Lincoln having en-
tered the theater through a stage
door. As the president made his
way 10 one OF the lower boxes he
was recognized by the audience,
which rose and cheered. Mr.. VII
son responded by bowling.
The visit TO the theater Tuesday
night also was the PRESIDENTS first
appearance in public since he was
taken III.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
Coroner TO Investigate
Death of KOkomo Citizen

KOKOMO. Ind, Feb. William
Adelbert Bitter. formerly florist or
this city, was killed at his home In
Needmore, Brown county. late Tues
day. The supposition is that he
shot himself accidentally, but this
will not be determined until the cor
oner investigates Bitter was ma
tive OF Galveston. Cass county. and
had a daughter. Frances, and a half
brother, John Marshall, an attorney
living here. Bitler recently was mar
ried 10 Mrs. MINER, who also lived
here. after having divorced a former
wife He opened fruit farm at
Needmore. which - situated west Of
Nashville. Due 20 the isolation OF
the place. only meagre news OF the
tragedy was received here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
WILSON MAY CALL
SPECIAL SESSION
President Will Comply With
Request From Pres't-
Elect Harding.

WASHINGTON. Feb. - Presi e
dent Wilson is expected TO issu q
soon a request OF elect
Harding a call for a special session
OF the new senate for March 4. 10
act on Mr.. Hardlng's nominations OF
cabinet and other important off
icers. Such a special session IS Gus
tomary az the change OF each ad e
ninistration and usually lasts only
few days.
Mr Hardings request that the
president call the new senate to-
gether. was contained IN a telegram
20 Sen. Lodge OF Mass. the repub-
lican leader. and was transmitted 10
the white house Tuesday By Sen.
Underwood OF Alabama, the demo
cratic leader. acting at the request
OF Sen. Lodge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
Secretary Green of United
Mine Workers Testifies
Before Senate.
FEAR U. S. AUTHORITY
Claim Measure is Same as
Lever Act and Workers
Will Fight 1t.
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-Provis-
ions Of the Calder bill to regulate
the coal industry will meet "unal-
terable opposition of the industries
OF organized labor" William Green,
secretary-treasurer OF the United
Mine Workers. testified Tuesday be-
fore the senate manufacturers COM
mittee. Declaring that miners un-
ion officials had faced prosecution
under the wartime lever act for
calling strike kes. Mr.. Green said the
Calder bill would extend legislation
having similar principles into peace
time.
I'VE fear governmental authority
in regard TO wages" he said.
Mine Union HarasSed.
Under the lever act. Mr.. Green
said. the mine workers union had
been ''harassed by injunctions and
indictments. and scheduled TO re-
pressive measures. Notwithstanding
that we are told il would apply Ia
profiteeTs and not TO labor"
Sen. Reed. democrat, Missouri
said that the Calder bill proposed tc
lodge uncontrolled power in th'
president and the federal trade com.
mission TO declare emergencies.
We are unwilling TO submit the
lives and destiuies OF the four mil
lion men we represent to the will o.
any ore man. no matter how grea
and good he may be-" Mr.. Greer
continued.
Also, we note that these law
may be passed with the intention o.
hitting at profteers. dishonest mer
engaged in business. but they actual
ly go into action only against tht
laboring man. We know of no Goa
operators tried, convicted and sent
enced under the Lever law, unde
which the miners union has beer
prosecuted"
Answers Reed.
Sen. Reed remarked that he woult
hate 20 lose confidence in the abil
ity and intent of courts 10 work jus
tice."
"Have you ever been in Judge An
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
New York-Lawyer Gives Testi-
mOny Before Senate
Judiciary Board.
TALK ON FRANCE BILL
Witness Admits He Acted as
Counsel For Deported
Ambassador

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. Private
detective agencies were suggested
Tuesday by Charles Recht, New
York lawyer, as having been par
tally responsible for bomb out
RACES in the United States. He de-
clared II was to the interest of such
a genius TO keep the rot boiling"
and called attention TO confession
which he asserted was made TO a
reputed Chicago lawyer by an en-
ploye of private detective agency
In which the confessor said he was
employed 10 write threatening let
ters.
Mr.. Recht had occupied the wit
ness chair before the senate judi
ciary committee for more than two
hours when he referred 10 the pri-
vate detective agencies.
Martens Counsel.
He had spoken with reference TO
the France bill providing for gen.
eral amnesty TO prisoners held for
violation OF the espionage act,
which is before the committee. Mr..
Recht said he had acted as counsel
TOT many OF the QepOrted alenS. III
Guiding Ludwig &. "A. X. Martens,
the deported Russian soviet agent.
and testified as TO his belief in the
innocence of those whom he had
defended
Sen. King. democrat, Utah. sud
denly interrupting him. asked:
How about the bomb outrages?
IF some instrumentality could
be found" reLlied Mr.. Recht. Ito
make a thorough and impartial in
vestigation. have good reasons 10
believe that the outrages could be
traced TO entirely different sources
than those suspected"
Private Agency.
Later the witness said he re-
ferred TO private detective agencies
whose interest, he charged, was to
keep the bot boiling"
"A confession OF one OF those
private detectives ne added
"came 10 my attention recently. II
was made before a reputed Chi
CagO lawyer. In this confession the
employe of private detective
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
ATLANTIC FLEET
ARRIVES AT PERU
10000 Peruvian People Greet
Commander Henry B. Will
son and Party.
- Associated 20:

Bv Associated Press:
CAILAO. Peru. Feb. 1.-The yes
sells OF the United States Atlantic
feet arrived here at two o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. having been de-
iaye0 by dense fog. The warShps
appeared in single file but on signal
from the Pennsylvania flagship of
Admiral Henry b. wilson com
maudcr Of the fleet. steamed into
two files whi'' were headed by the
Pennsylvania. The latter vessel
was escorted by the Peruvian Cru!s-
ers Grau and BolOgne which put
out a. dawn 20 meet the fleet. In
this order the waTships entered the
harbor and took up anchorage be-
hind the destroyers which arrived
Yesterday The Pennsylvania fired
a salute which was replied 20 by the
batteries on shore.
Grtet Visiting Fleet.
Many excursion = sSels put out "a
meet the American warshipS and az
least $4,000 persons along the water
front and on the excursion vessels
greeted the visiting fleet.
At four o'clock the United States
ambassador 10 Peru. William +
Gonzales. visited Admiral Wilson
aboard the Pennsylvania and the
admiral returned the visit Later
Admiral Wilson, accompanied by
the mem bers OF his stac. Ambassa-
dor Gonzales and Peruvian nava
officers. visited Pres't LeygUia in
Lima
This evening the American Off
GERS We're given a banquet IN tn,
American embassy. which was fol
lowed by a ball IN the exposition
palace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
House Passes Measure Fixing
Road Law and Providing
Cash Penalty.
PASS TEACHERS BILL
Instructors of State May Re.
tire After 20 Years Serv-
ice Under Plan.

BY Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. In pass
ing a bill fixing rules of the road
fJr autoists. the house OF the IN
diana general assembly Tuesday
amended the measure so as to i'm
pose less drastic Tcnalties. includ-
ing the elimination OF jail sen
tence.
The oill which was in-rodu,ei
3y Rel BenediCJ propoo. I "a f!nc
6f So to $3.50. and six Iu1ntts Ijn-
1.-isJI -neut but was passed SO aS 90
provide only e fine OF - - S25.
Besifes establishing rules of the
road. the bill would permit cities 10
prescribe city traffic laws.
In the senate two more constitu-
ticnal amendments were approved
by which 30 would be provided that
All county officials. except survey
or would De elected for four year
terms. The surveyor would be APP
pointed by the county commission
erS and none OF the officers. ex-
cepting the prosecutor, might sue
-ced themselves
Pass Teachers Bin.
Sen. Richards bin authorizing
the formation or n teachers retire
ment association In Terre Haute
was passed by the senate 40 20 o.
The terms OF the bill permit
teachers Co retire after 2O-years of
service on tension ranging from
f&0O st that point up to $500 FOR
thirty years OF work
Telephone companies are giver
the power 20 assess stock holders
ur Increase stock issues for improve
ment OF their properties under bill
by Sen STROBE. which the senate
passed a. TO 0.
Sen. Strobe explained that under
the present law such companies are
are restricted from building new of
flces or plants with funds derived
Irum the sale of stocks
Sen. Meekers bin providing for
me erection OF safety guide posts
CONTINUED on PAGE FOURJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-02
REIMBURSEMENT TO
LEAD AMERICA TO
SUPREMACY Y--TREFZ
Chicago Man Addresses Coal
Dealers in Annual Con-
VentiOn Here.

"The most successful convention
we have ever held" Such was the
unanimous opinion OF the 200 or
more members of the northern sec
ton. Indiana Coal Dealers as5Ocia-
tiOn, following the adjournment Of
their annual convention which was
held in the Oliver Hotel Tuesday.
A dinner was served at $50 o'clock
which was followed by an address
by Edward +. Trefz. organization
councillor for the American City
bureau. Chicago. on Americas Op-
portunity for World Leadership"
"The path for assumption OF world
leadership by America" said Mr..
Trefz. lies primarily upon the
shoulders of her citizens They
must by the liberal exercise Of in
telligence blaze the trail.
No Reconstruction.
Aud where are we 10 exercise
this intelligence? AS long ~ you
and i are citizens we hold the fran
Chise OF voting. Right here is where
we can use good common sense 10 It's
best advantage. We want TO select
capable men, business men, who are
acquainted with perpleXing problems
TO sit in our state legisla lures and
Congress. such men will by their
intelligent legislation draft laws that
will help the country through the
trying period OF readjUstment.
The country now IS not In a
period OF reconstruction We have
nothing 10 reconstruct We have 10
readjust ourselves back 10 the plane
OF normalCy. When our country de-
clared war on Germany and her
allies YOU and 1, and every last one
OF us gave ourselves mp 10 the task
of winning that war a. speedily and
deCisively as possible.
we hurried our almost limitless
resources into the melting pot. Mil
lions of lads enlisted in our army
1CONTINTED OK PAGE FOUR)