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The Madison Journal. Published every Saturday morning. George Spencer . ... .......................Editor hai W. L. Rountree Manager the Official Journal of Mad.)n P'ari,h. Fifth District Letee" Wi] Board. Madison Parish School BHard and Vii!age of Tallulah. is Entered Jan. 1 190(3 at Tallulah. La., post offce as sec,r,d- thE class mail rr atter under Act of Congress of March 3. leT79. - me The J.urnal is nt responsible for the views and ofinin,f . of correspondent? , which may appear in its columns. iSSi TALLULAH, ,,A., SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 1916. th( S the A six million foot gas well at Bastrop is ha about to put Monroe on the map. We rise to question which town will be suburban? ser Six hundred million dollars is the asess- tha ment for Louisiana for 1916. Remember the figures for we will refer to them again ca. about this time next year. ha The interest manifested in the Farm Bank by New Orleans indicate its willing- th; -wss to get some one else to finance farmers. the The Missouri Bar Association is con concerned wit'h an improvement in "the laws to delays." Look out when Satan quotes scrip- for ture. ral If the farmer could take as long a time and as much red tape in paying a loan as it th, will take to get one from the Federal Loan a Banks the law would indeed be a peacherina. ra It is rumored that Adolph Dumser is bil about to resign from the Dock Board on of account of press of private business. The fa rumor is hard to believe. i: Governor Pleasant's political latitude has been somewhat restricted through the W necessity of restoring to office some of the cr men removed by Governor Hall. PE Judge Hughes received shabby treat ment at Nashville. The consideration is just th about as shabby that given by candidate or Hughes to the south as evidenced by his v( speeches. A prominet northern hotel man is in New Orleans getting ideas about southern cooking. While there he might look into be the matter of charges-with profit to his ti patrons. si -- - - b, Henry Ford is suing the Chicago Trib- b une for a million dollars because that paper referred to him as an anarchist. After his h recent European trip, it looks like he was L let down easy. o The senate has ratified the project to S buy the Danish West Indies. There is op- i, position to the sale in the upper house of the o Danish Parliament. The price proposed is $25,000,000. The suffragettes threaten to raise a campaign fund of one million dollars. Our sympathy goes out to the poor husbands a who have the unlucky habit of leaving' change in their pockets over night. I Cotton has broken nearly six dollars from the highest level of the season. The ' fall is due to speculative sales and the ( general opinion seems to be that the decline is temporary, in view of the record short j , coupled with an increased consump n for 1915. There may be doubt as to the wisdom of President Wilson's action in forcing the, eight-hour law through congress, but there can be no doubt of the President's grasp on the leadership of his pirty. No President before him has had such loyalty in putting through measures. Party deferrence to individual views and policies has never been more pronounced. The local columns of the Times-Pica yune gives the information that Dr. Oscar Dowling will be re-appointed head of the Health Board. The report says that Dr. Swords, his strongest opponent, will be sec retary of the same Board. We hope the report is true. Incidentally let us comment on the fact that more offices would go a long way towards harmonizing u.her political differences. Crocker's Land, discovered by Perry, has been undiscovered by Captain Pickles and crew. A lit tie more lattitude should be allowed explorersand discoverers. This thing of holding them down to facts ip~pt to dis organize the business. And so far as prac tical results are concerned what difference does it make if the land discovered by Perry was only a mirage? The man who under goes the hardships of two winters 100 de-( grees below zero on a diet of old boots and tallow ought to be allowed to discover any thing that his fancy dictates. I OLITICS AND THE STRIKE Several of the large railroad systems have announced that they will not accept Ti r the provisions of the Admanson bill and ular will test its constutionality. The opinion ent is very general that the act will not stand u the constitutional test. Of course this rea, means that in the near future the strike met issue will again confront the railroads and i' the people. If the act be held defective, its then we can prepare for the conditions that and s have just been postponed. Imo It is hard to correctly estimate public (ier ? sentiment on this subject for the reason for that both press and public men have apr r always been leary of candid expression in Ta cases of labor controversies -apparently A. fearing business or political boycott at the p. hands of the labor unions. Jfn Con- ervative men, however, believe W. that public sentiment was decidedly against 1Est the labor organizations in the strike recently I.a averted. The press generally had enough A. to say to create the impression that it was j,, s with the railroads, though editorial express- vii ion was not as clear cut as the facts war- J. ranted. Isa e It remains to be seen whether or not t the rejection of the Admanson bill will cause W, n a shifting of sentiment from sympathy for E" L. railroads to sympathy for the strikers. Tar About all that can be expected of the J. is bill is that it will strengthen the position n of the strikers and put the railroads in de Le fault with the public in case they do reject Al its provisions. Pe le If such is the result there will be many Ja 1e who will doubt the wisdom of the demo- J. 1e cratic leaders in rushing into the fray- J. particularly when they had such a splendid Ja opportunity to keep out. t- The doubtful attitude of the people on ca 3t the subject makes it also doubtful whether a. te or not the democratic party has gained Jc is votes by its activity in the matter. S. ASSESSMENTS mn The constitutional amendment that will to be submitted to the people at the fall elec pis tion providing for a seprate assessment for state purposes, is being generally discussed t} by the Press and is being favorably received ti b- by the people. bi er Comparative data for the several states is has been compiled and it is shown that R as Louisiana is assessed for only one-fifth to e: one-third as much as some of the other a states of less population and acreage. The ai tofigures presented seem to prove that Louis- c< Ph iana property is assessed for about one-third d, e of its actual value. Of course figures of this it character prove nothing-land in Illinois, no better than that in Louisiana, will sell f a for two hundred dollars per acre while in , iu Louisiana it will bring only forty dollars per of ds acre. After all, the test is its actual market ti g value, and upon this basis it is probable that Louisiana is assessed on a basis of about sixty per cent. ars We do not believe that a [system of f, he dual assessments can exist for any length the of time. The adoption of the amendment n ine will have one effect, however, it will em- i ort phasize the inequality in assessments and I rp- will at the same time show beyond question the necessity for a change in the tax laws. t The leaders who passed the law knew r om full well that whenever state assessments the were brought to the top notch, local assess ere ments would soon follow. Increased state on assessments will turn the flash light on un ent equal local assessments. The outcome is ing easy to see-a tendency to increase local as to sessments. We take it that the proposed een law is intended to coerce tax reforms rather than as a permanent measure of leg islation. ca- The application of the law will force a the change of the entire system as soon as the Dr people can be heard on the subject. A re ec form seems necessary and no harm will be the done if the adoption of the proposed amend ment forces the issue. I ong In scanning the columns of our ex ical changes we note that several editors are getting unduly enthused over the virtues of their pet candidates for office, and they are rl, using the the blarney brush with a heavy kes hand. It is proper that the editor should I be give his friend a lift when he really merits ing it, but there is such a thing as singing , praises too loud, for the pnblic may be sur 8c- feited with such punk. Then, again, your ce man may fall from grace and your exagger rry ated praises be flaunted in your face at an e- inopportune moment. Touch them up lightly e'boys, for they are human and not infallible. and y The Louisiana guards are coming home. This is the march down the hill. POLICE JURY PROCEEUINGS S Wednesday, Sept. 6th, 1916. t The Police Jury convened in reg d ular session with all members pres ent except Mr. W. R. Spann repre senting the 4th ward. d On motion of Mr. Hewes the is reading of the minutes of the last ,e meeting was dispensed with. Id The finance committee presented its report together with bills against the parish amounting to $2.2`,2.39. t and this is a list of same, which, on I motion ~f Mr. (;alloway. were or iC tiered paid and the necessary funds n for the payment of same are hereby `e appropriated: n o'. P. Hebert .... 23 75 Tallulah Hardware Co 4. 15 1 A. J. Sevier S4 95 ,e P. H. Hebert 47 .-, .Jennie Whittield . 141 15 ve W. W. Johnson 1:1 7 st Estate W. M. Scott .... 5 1 SMadis n Journal a " "1 1 R. B. L.ong 2 fill, ;h A. E. Hinds .. i1o o f IS John Butler 2. S- Village of Tallulah ;9 S0 r- J. W. Britt ... 67 7 Isaiah ('laiborn .. o ot W. B. Walker...... 7 20 C. L. Oakes. . 52 .50 Se Waverly Plantation 59 ,so Or E. A. Beers 7 )00 Tallulah State Bank 499 1t5 he J. E. Bethea . 6 00 On J. B. Galloway .......155 00 le- W. R. Gilfoil & Co 12 l(m Alex Clark.......... 5 ),) Zack Turner . .. 5 50 Pelican Cooperage Co. 459 01 ny James Page. .............: 5o 10- J. H. Alexander ... 8 75 J. N. Schregleman. 67 50 lid January & Morris . . . 19 00 George Sanders .......... 18 54 C. E. Speed ............... . 4 00 On Carry Watson 2 00 ler R. E. Stevens. ....... .... 63 00 ted John H. Devine.... ...... 30 50 S. K. Jones ........ ...... 45 25 George C. Ketchum ..... 1 00 Tallulah Hardware Co ... 23 45 ;ill Total $2,282.39 Mr. Sondheimer appeared before the Board through Mr. King and asked that the public road between sed the Cherokee and Stockland planta ved tions be opened and the necessary bridges be constructed. Ltes On motion of Mr. Hewes the hat Road Committee be requested to to examine said road and the Bridge committee to examine said bridge; her and that theCommittees be and they The are hereby authorized to let the UiS- contract to the lowest and best bid lird der for putting said road and bridges this in proper condition and their doings )is report to this Board. S Mr. Joel F. Johnson appeared be ell fore the Board and asked that the in" public road between the M. H. & L. per on the Westphalia plantation and 'ket the Sharkey plantation be opened hat up and a bridge across Alligator U bayou at Borris plantation be con structed. On motion of Mr. Devine the Of following resolution was adopted: gth Be it resolved that the road com lent mittee be and is hereby directed to em- inspect Sharkev road and the Bridge and Committee to inspect the bridge on Ssaid road over Alligator bayou and iO! that said Committees be authorized LWS. to advertise and let contract for new putting said road and bridge in ents proper order and to report to this ss- Board. .IOn motion of Mr. Devine Mr Bethea was requested to remove all Un- rust and scales and give the Lake e is One bridge a coat of first class paint RA- and present his bill for same to this )sedlBoard. s On motion of Mr. Devine the fol le lowing budget of probable expenses for 1917 was adopted and ordered advertised: e a11917 BUDGET OF POLICE JURY the Balance from1916 ...........$16,000 00 L re- Bridges ........... ........ 800 00 11 be Contingent ........................ 1.,500 oo end- Coronor ................ .... 100 00oo Constable ...................... 500 00 District Attorney ............. 375 00 eX- Eudcation................... 12,500 00 Jury and WNitness.......... 500 00 r Justice of Peace 150 00 s of Jail and Sheriff .......... 3,500 00 are Pauper ................... 1,500( 00 eavy Road -................. 5,000 00 o ld Salary ........................ .. 3,200 00 erits Tick ...... ... ... 300 00 Assessor .............. 1,500 00 ging sur- $47,625 00 yToUr On motion of Mr. Devine the fol ger- lowing resolution was adopted: Reeolved, that the property tax payers of this parish be requested to htly meet with this Police Jury on the first ible. Wednesday in November next to dis cuss the queston of building modern me. graveled highways in this parish. (Continuean in first column, next page) 1 COST 00LAST LOMGR O 4: t- ' - . "",V ' The rame' m important! No Does it pay: to be rarti u!ar abl"'.t so sm:,ll a thing aay ? c ni ' as a dry cdll? It certmainy d s! Thuigh the h.t tery's small, the thing it runs is izmportant. If it stops Kw,'.T there's bother -expense. Y ,:r buzzer, door bell. telephone, signal. lantern, engine,. auto, tracteor, motor boat--must keep going-the batteries must keep it ., S going. Columbia Batteries make things CO. They're rdepeni.ble. They're packed with energy. They're unit..r.u.i a. t fresh bhert- l Oi ever you buy them. They cost lo iour- Li:t longer. We sell Columbias not only becsu+e they are the beat battesy, , e a 1I bat becauae they're tb blat known battery. J. aY. fRIEDI . PPhoneI 477, Vicksburg, MIl.sw.. (I I 0o If it isn't an Eastman it isn't a Kodak 5) AUTOGRAP HIC , We have them 00 ,: In Stock < "! A complete line of Kodaks and Brownie . Cameras from $1.25 to $!7.50 ore Special attention is called to the New een Ita- Juniors-They're Autographic. Prices $7.50 to ary $13.00. the SSEND US YOUR FILMS TO E D[EVELOPED Ice; he Developing and printing done on the premises id- Catalog and Price list of printing on request ges TALLULAH DRUG CO., Ltd. the L, TALLULAH : : : . : : : LOUISIANA ned 'on The Louisiana Delta Fair Association , (.omposed of the Par Mir. ishv, of Tensas, East Carroll and Madison, announce, the ('f'" SSECOND ANNUAL FAIR this At Tallulah, La., Oct. 11, 12, and 13, 1916. fol- Opens with a Decorated Automobile Parade, ((( r Wednesday Morning, Oct. 11th.. J ,R For Agricultural, Live Stock, Domestic and School Exhibits. 0 00 Sple Aendid Amusements,l Interesting and Entertaining 0 00 Attractions Daily S'0 EALL FREEI 5 0 Two Fine Brass Bands will Furnish Music. The S0 Grand Ball at the Opera House Wednesday , 0o nesday and Thursday Afternoons against o o First-class Clubs. : oo FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 1916 Set Aside for Colored Exhibitors. Colored Baseball Games : 0 00 in the Afternoon . 0 on NO ENTRANCE FEE TO THE FAIR .' 1000 OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE FREE ,o coME EXHIBIT!U,. tax SHOW THE WORLD dto 9) What your Delta has and can do. first J. V. WRIGHT. President; H. H. GRAHAM, l1t Vie,-Proa .:F I.. oGUTHRIE. 2nd Vice-Pr r's.; R. K. BONEY, :'rd Vie .Pr. JEFF B. SNYDER, Secretary-Treasurer; W. S. CiAI;. D. A. 4ern O'KELLY, J. MARTIAN HAMLEY. Asistant, pg)O 0i e sd o ooe xiios ooe autl arl. .. , I ,m S'TID . . " si - , lh,.r , - ,t r ". . ,ad . ,ummer 1toursion larhe Via * 1. :a~. t . l- g to he Great ighway Warner & Seand Wrles Co., Summer th incursl limit fare Via I he Great Highway lo all Printhpal Resorts orth, Easndt f )i ni d West Sr p in iur th final limit for returt S)'tl .r 3 1.t. inforp tlatn Pullman leonpers tuiir write h 'eetrice lights ant tfmns, I)ining, cars on all trainsseriing uoals a Ia earte. ! ',iiiiuii'cat, with us before a ranging your trip. For further information call on R. B. Owen Or write Ticket Agent. F. M. DoNOHOE, D. P. A. Vicksburg, Mis. IMPROVED SERVICE TO Baton Rouge, Addis. Donaldsonvlie, New Orleans and al Intermediate Points Via ferriday s And tHE TEXASII UIC Direct ;onnection Now wing made at Ferriday wit Iron Mountain from points north. ,For information ask local tickd Sagent or write: A. B. BELL GEO l IIITI Aset G. P. A. Gen. Pua AS DALLAS. TEXAS FIRST BAPTIST INEV. A. W. PIN'CH, Pastor. DR. (. W. G;AINES, Superintendift L i ' I nivn worship, scondrl ad forth Surila.I at 11 a. m. and 7 p. mn. Sunlay School, every Sunday at 10 a Mid-week prayer meeting, evyer Wednlr.day at 7 p. 3' METHODIST REV. V. I). SKIPPER, Pastr. SServi'ces, first and thnrd Sundays at 11 a. nm. and 7 p. m. Sunday School, every Sunday at Io a + TRINITY EPISCOPAL RI.EV. IrOI:ERTS P. JOHNSON, PaUs o. S; Sar ir' o. ,e,,,nd Sundayat It , N,, r,.gular apposttment for the it re SSuilahy. e n Sunday School, every Sunday,10 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. Srviies every Sunday, 11 . * nt th," r,.idence of MR . F FCOL Tht public is cordially invited to sti, Stendi TRESPASS NOTICE . tublic notice is herebyv given de tnt ( i hng, fihmn otr ortheWl el lz ,n I my ). pe.rty situated i o Be "lk' trl a, ltclhouse Lake in Mdil I h.h Lui-iaii. is prohibit l . "tw aught so trespaslsing will I",r,, cuted t, the full extent of t1 law.Ji'FKENT CATTLE NOTICE N',t , is gciven the pIublic notto ch:-,' .,,:iy any cattle branded Th , it brntn oi f the undersig and all ,er.inf anr' warned not to P C'ha-, LItt,"' -ail brand withOUt W' u tmnt . . i soN &Co, * rptl rniI VL S TRESPASS NOTICL r (' A ru r her.4,Y warned Mao t-', . i') any rn;fnner h. L t 1! .. t ton, nn .1 1adisofn panSr i, t i " i !. prno'nyne . ndA D. na;t--IIl g Will Dre pfrosecut ., rc.nrt