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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Now Is the Time!

Do not wait till spring is upon
US to order your suit for Easter.
I am now prepared to show you
the handsomest line Of woolens
and crashes ever offered by that
reliable concern: The Continen-
tai Tailoring Co. Why purchase
hand me down clothes when you
can have them made to measure,
with iron clad guarantee that
every garment is strictly tailor
made and a perfect fit or your
money will be refunded. 10
those who are not acquainted
with the work and fabrics turned
out by me, I offer this addition
al protection that all full suits
are delivered free of all express
charges.
Ladies' men tailored skirts are
a speciality.
Please call and have look
NORRIS BURGAS,
Phone 81. St. Francisyille, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Sheriff'S Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish of West Feliciana,
oath Judicial District Court,
Chas. Weydert VS. Martin Holder, No. 55S.
L. A. Winn VS. Martin Holder. No. $40
By virtue of writ of ri Fa to me directed
by the Hon. Court aforesaid and in the above
entitled and numbered causes have seized
and will offer for sale to the highest bidder on
the premises of John Johnson ne:r Pletten-
berg Station on the La. R. & N. Cos Railroad
in the parish of West Feliciana. La. at the
hour of 1890 p. M on
Saturday, March 9TH, 1908
the following property tO-wit:
4 yoke oxen.
log wagons.
/ wire cable.
2 blocks.
logging chain.
25 poplar logs.
/ lot rope.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of appraise'
ment.
]. H. CLACK.
Sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Trespass Notices.

All hunting with dog or gun, or
driving through or off of any cattle,
on the "Rosale" plantation without
special permission, is positively pro
hibited. All such acts will be regard
ed as trespassing and prosecuted as
such, Mrs. C. r. Barrow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Store For Rent.

| offer my Lillian Store for rent
in the parish Of Polnte Coupee,
situated about six miles above
Bayou Sara, on Highland Plan
tation, kept by me, until Jan. /,
1903, and doing a cash business
exclusively. For further particu-
lars address
J. A. DAYRIES,
Pie Coupee P. O., La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Notice.

state of Louisiana. Parish OF West Feliciona
2ith Judicial District Court.
succession of Chas. M. Converse.
No.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it doth or
may concern. to show cause. within ten days,
If any they have or can why the prayer OF
Joseph stern. praying to administer on the
above estate should not be granted
Witness the Honorable Jos. L. Golsan. Judge
of the 24th Judicial District this 18th day of
February, 1903.
A. VILLERET.
Clerk of said Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on Ambrosia and indie
pendence plantation is positively pro-
hibited under penalty of trespassing.
ANY one found on these places without
permission will be considered trespass-
ing. and prosecuted to the full extent
of the law, Mrs. S. H. Barrow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on the Greenwood planta-
ton is positively prohibited under
penalty of trespaSsing. Any one found
on this place without permission will
be considered trespassing and prose
cuted to the full extent of the law.
Mrs. J. A. Ventress.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

The public is hereby warned that the
Alton Villa, Layson and Maxwell
plantations are posted against all in
truders and agents of any description.
Mrs. V. Z. Howell.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

No trespass with gun, dog, or rod,
or passing through my Woodlawn
Stock Farm allowed under penalty OF
the law against trespass.
J. Burruss McGehee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

FOR SALE-2 Jersey COWS
with calf, 6 grade COWS with calf,
5 yearlings, 6 mules, 1 Berk-
shire boar, 1 brood SOW with pig,
moving machine, hay rake, Dick
harrow, Acme smoothing har-
row, hay press, tanning mill,
wagon and surrey. For further
particulars address
n. B. AMSDEN,
Lindsay, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Hunting of any kind on Greenwood
plantation, likewise seining, is posi-
lively prohibited under penalty. OF
trespass. Any permission heretofore
granted is now revoked. No excep-
tons. MRS. b. heeu.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

WANTED-a second hand mir
ror any size above two feet long,
oval preferred. Glass must be
in good condition. No matter
about frame. Apply at this Of
fee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

FOR SALE Scoth Collier
pups, two months old. Ances-
tors McBing 62371 and Louisi-
ana 62572. Price $500. Address
Lock Box "A Jackson La
2t 2-22
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
2t2-22

PROPERTY For Sale-Mrs.
George Frederick wishes to
sell her property on account of
removal to Baton Rouge. Any
person desiring to purchase said
property will please communl-
cate with her, 572 Lafayette St.
Baton Rouge.
2 mo. 2-22.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Hunters, fishermen, travelling agents
and peddlers> are prohibited from tres
passing on A. Schlesinger's, Stirling,
JACKIE, McGehee and Stewart places
under penalty of the law.
c. T. TOOraen, Manager.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, timber or stock from
tenants on Oakley, Ogden or Downs
plantations or driving therefrom any
cattle or stock. These plantations are
closed against agents of every descrip-
ton. Miss l.. l.. Matthew's.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

All hunting and other trespassing
are hereby forbidden on the Flower
and Magnolia plantations under pen
altv of the law. W. J. Fort,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Cabbage seed for sale, The
kind worth raising. Phone 1874.
G. H. Wilcox,
St. Francisville.

FOR SALE-6 jersey cows in
calf, from 81 dollars up, also baled
Le3pedeza hay at Idalia planta-
ton, P. O. Row Landing, La.
Now is your chance to buy a
good, high grade saddle at re-
duced prices. $500 saddles at
$3.50, $4,000 saddles at $3.50.
See T. W. Raynham about it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on Rosedown plantation
is positively prohibited under penalty
of trespassing.
The public is warned against buy
ing fire wood, post or timber from ten
ants on Rosedown, Texas and Hazel
wood plantations. Jas. p. Bowman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Cutting wood on the Ryland and
Walsh tract, Bockel tract, Andy Hood
and Edwards tracts and hauling same
therefrom, also all other forms OF tres
pass on these places are hereby pro-
hibited under penalty of the law.
Chas. Weydert.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

All parties are hereby notified not
to trespass on the following places:
Green Oaks, Satterwhite and Home
places, with dog, rod or gun. All per-
missions heretofore granted are hereby
revoked. Mrs. G. b. Hamilton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Hunting of any kind, cattle driving
or fishing on Mt. Vernon plantation is
positively prohibited under penalty OF
the law of trespass. No exceptions.
C. W. Ball,
Miss Ella Ball,
Mrs. E. Hamilton.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05
A PARDON INSTEAD.

Harry Thompson. writing for the
Charles Mix New Era. says =
Gov. Crawlord's explanation of the
attempted land steal in Walworth
county reminds one of the fellow that
went to steal chickens and the bull
and held him until the owner caught
him. He said he ought not to be pun
ished because he did not get the
chickens. The opinion oil many in
this part of the state is that had the
United States attorney been other
republican, the governor. instead of
seeking a seat in the United States
senate, would now be seeking a par.
dom
This may appear like harsh Ian
guage, but it reflects the c~oncensus
Of opinion OF those DISTINGUISHED par
ties who have investigated the facts.
The attorney general OF the United
States expressed the view in an Off
cial report that Crawford's effort was
a palpable attempt to defraud the gov
eminent. The special agent. who,
despite Mr.. Crawford's strenuous de-
nunciation OF his report and demand
for his suspension, has beer promoted
by the Roosevelt administration. spe-
officially stated that Crawford had
violated both the spirit and the letter
of the homestead laws.
We may cite another instance of an
honest mans conclusion with refer
ence to this matter. Mr.. K. N. Wood
of Codington county, who was sum
moned to serve as a grand juror at
the Deadwood term before which the
evidence was presented concerning
this Walworth county case, left his
Watertown home a believer in Coe
1. Crawford and in Coe l. Crawford's
personal honesty and political integri-
ty. He heard the evidence presented
before that jury. He came home an
a~nti-Crawford man and is today op-
posed to any political elevation for
Mr.. Crawford.
It is peculiar, to say the least, that
tainable, and even after Mr.. Crawford
guilty upon the assumed premises that
he was rendering financial assist
ance" to a few young men in Huron.
that his explanation" should be
withdrawn and the subterfuge set
forth and distributed broadcast over
the state that the governments inves-
tigation was but the work of his "po-
litical enemies" thus adding to the
offense against the government and
other offense involved in seeking to
other offense involved, in seeing to
blacken the character of his political
opponents in the hope that he might
thereby absolve himself from public
censure by diverting attention to 9TH
ers.
Mr.. Crawford will not live long
enough-and his most pronounced op-
ponents wish him no bodily or mental
harm-to atone for the moral crime
involved in that Walworth county
land transaction.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05

Why, that the total valuation Of rail-
raised to twenty-one millions, includ-
ing hundreds OF miles OF new
trackage. and that the tncrease-mind,
We say tncreaee-in the value of farm
M amounts to Ave millions moro
than the total assessed valuation OF
All the railroad property in the state.
U this occurred more than six
months ago. Why not let by-gones be
Now let us jog along to 190s-the
beginning OF 1908, we mean, when we
were expected to pay the taxes s
ed against us in 1907. Well. what
ave we found here? Simply that IN
der our reform" administration the
railroads We're Jared loose from their
foundations by the insurgent cry, Soc
et tu nm" ley have been brought
to bay! They have been compelled to
contribute $221.723.55 more to the sup
port Of our various local governments.
including our state government, than
they paid in 1906. That's enough to
make us all shout! What's that? Farm
taxes? Yes, yes, that's SO, farm land
axes were increased during the same
time by 1851. 544.53-or 1888 extra for
every 91.00 extra that the railroads
have paid. But, by George! we like
to see the railroads rolling their
wealth Into our treasures, even IL
we do have to fork over 1898 extra
for every extra $1.OO that they are
compelled to hand over!
But that, too, is in the past-just past.
Hurrah, for the dim mi misty past!
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05
HIS INFLUENCE WANING.

That Mr.. Crawford's influence is
waning is evidenced by the character
istic comments of a large number of
his auditors at the conclusion OF MI.
Crawford's speeches.
This is accounted for upon the thee
ry that within the past few weeks the
people are becoming apprised OF h
truth concerning Mr.. Crawford's re-
cord. There is scarcely a man in the
state who evinces an interest in his
country's, welfare who has NJ read
more or less OF the details of that re-
cord. 1t shows breaches of faith at
every material point.
Mr.. Crawford's silence with regard
to this record is counting against him.
Large numbers of the electors no
longer consider him the valiant de-
fender Of the peoples rights that he
ford offers no explanation of that re-
cord-makes no attempt to explain it
away, preferring to leave such matters
to his representative lawyer on the
state board of regents. The only plea
thus entered by. the aforesaid lawyer
setting up of the statute of limitation.
Mr.. Crawford's brazen characterize
ton of his land transactions in Wal
worth county as purely a business
deal. based upon philanthropic mo-
tives. has been tentatively Withdrawn.
AhS ~ io lSopo1SS w kAS oSSuaA
evidence submitted at variance with
his contentions-evidence supplied by
the young men whom he induced to
violate the laws OF his country.
In short, Mr.. Crawford's present at
titude, compared with his braggadocio
of a few months ago, somewhat re-
sembles the situation SO graphically
described in Shakespeare's Tanning of
the Shrew. Mr.. Crawford has percep-
tibly tanned. His power is waning.
He has been displaced from his high
pedestal of civic virtue and political
integrity. With the conclusion OF
every sentence that he utters his au-
ditors are wondering whether he isn't
going to commence to say something
about his own record. With the dying
echoes of his melodious voice ONE
the thought to his audience that he
has maintained absolute silence con-
corning his broken promises and his
bad faith to his constituents. He
manifestly evades a discussion of his
homestead transactions in Walworth
county.
Mr.. Crawford is still fervid and ac-
tive, but it cannot be said OF hina. as
it was once said of Alfred the Great,
Nor did his inner gloom or anxiety
for-en instant check his vivid and YER
Satile activity"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05
Z | ALIKE.

In Senator Kittredge's speech at
Salem some weeks ago, he said:
"Under the existing conditions to-
day, a nan who has fifty dollars may
buy a two thousand mileage book, and
when the covers are empty he may
no reason why a man who cannot af-
ford to put up with the railroad com
pany fifty dollars, or ever ten dollars
for a five hundred mileage book, is
not entitled to ride as cheaplv as the
man who can afford to buy a two
thousand mileage book. Every citizen
should be allowed to ride upon the
price. | am in favor of a fiat two
cent passenger uniform rate, making
such a law effective at once upon it's
passage"
OF course the railroad managers are
not pleased with this expression, for
they know that Senator Kittredge is
a man OF his word. His word needs
no bond" is the verdict of those best
acquainted with him.
When the two-cent passenger bill
was before the last legislature-re-
form legislature chat it vast is a
we'll known fact that Mr.. Crawford in
%terceded with certain members to
cerring the passage of the bill. and
the man whom the Crawford forces
have since rallied around for congress
sional honors, made the motion that
carried the bill to defeat.
1t is a matter of common knowledge
among those who mingle with repre-
sentatiyes of railroad interests, that
the railroad managers were we'll pleas
ed with the result of the meeting of
the last legislature. All have had
their fluctuations privately conveyed
to Governor Crawford for the legisla-
lures refusal to enact measures that
the railroad magnates didn't want
made into law.
There is ample justification for the
that is, the men who control the poll
teal action of railroads-are so
abundantly satisfied with Governor
Crawford as to render him assistance
/ n his campaign for senatorial honors.
Knowing that Mr.. Crawford has
never yet. during a life of more or
less public service for twenty years,
done anything which the corporate
interests didn't want done, they are
content that he shall pose as a re
former all he pleases, and they are
willing that he shall continue to fool
to do so. The interest which they
have in any political campaign has
reference to what there is in it for
them-what bearing it will have upon
their interests.
Acting upon this theory, their poll
teal representatives have been ex-
changing knowine winks with Mr..
Crawford.
They know. and Mr.. Crawford
knows, that Senator kittredge is a
mar Of his word.
They know, as Mr.. Crawford knows,
that Senator kittredge will stand for
exactly the sort of legislation that
ne advocates.
They know. as Mr.. Crawford knows,
with the next legislature it will be
used to push through exactly the sort
Of legislation that he has said he is
in favor of.
That's why the political representa-
tives of the railroad interests in this
state look askance upon the progress
of the Kittredge campaign.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05
BOTH HAVE GONE UP.

Across the border, in Iowa, they are
having a discussion OF taxation, ONE
what similar to that prevailing in
South Dakota. The Sioux City Jour-
for instance, says,
The fact.that the tax levies have
gone up wouldn't mean SO much ii the
assessments hadn't gone up too,
loWa's treasury is reported to have
shown a balance on the right side
OF the ledger" to the extent of a mil
lion, or t~hereabouts when the present
governor assumed the reins of gov
eminent. 1t is estimated that when
the present chief executive retires the
balance will be five hundred thousand
to the bad. 1
Here in South Dakota, the net debt
OF the state. including all forms Of
indebtedness, and not taking into ac-
count taxes due and unpaid, was less
than a quarter of a million, when the
present governor assumed the reins.
one year thereafter, the net debt
OF the state, not taking into account
taxes due and unDaid, had increased
by three hundred and twelve thousand
dollars.
Levies have gone up and valuations
IN hay iso l7k psid S EHae 54 II; n Eaf the l foTm
of taxes more than the same class of
property paid in 1906, the year pre-
ceding the Inauguration of the present
administration.
While railroad valuations were in
creased. it is true. farm land values
were also increased. The total in
crease OF farm land values exceed by
five million dollars the total valuation
of all the railroad property in the
state.
But no one need to wonder at the
Increase of taxation. The reform"
legislature of 1907 appropriated six
more than any other legislature in
the history. of the state, and this, too,
without taking into account the ap.
voted by the people themselves for
the Irvine plant.
The total increase of taxes paid by
all the railroads in all the counties and
municipalities of the state, for all pur-
poses, represents only about one
third OF the increased appropriations
made by the last legislature. In 9TH
priated s650.0Oo more than any other
legislature, while the total increase Of
the taxes of railroad property for all
stateWaggregate only s221.79Ss.55. "nu
Is it any wonder that taxes have
gone up and that levies have gone
Is it any wonder that the farmers
have h e. derived "a n " I'm financial miaIeib ben oasy
from the socalled reform administra-
ton?
Is it any wonder that the people
look upon the Crawford brand of re-
form Is a mere sham?
"The fact that the levies have gone
up wouldn't near so much if the as
sessments hadn't gone up. too"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05

Mr.. Crawford's printing press at
Huron has been running day and
night for some time past. The electors
Of South Dakota may prepare them
selves for some sort of roorbacks.
Anything vital to this campaign-any-
the Insurgents hope to stem the tide
OF popular opinion that has set in
against them-would have been sent
forth ere this. The stalwarts have
given Mr.. Crawford ample time to
hurled at him, but he has remained
dumb, except to repeat the hackneyed
and long since exploded statements
with which he attempts to regale his
audiences. Mr.. Crawford is on the
down grade, and his speed downward
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05
A. LupIcRoUs COMPARISON

The Daily Public Opinion at Water
Town, which became i~mpregnated
With the Crawford. brand Of reform"
", men 1ts editorsnip was undertaken
Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad, re-
Gently contained this paragraph,
speaking of "~progressive'f repubii..
They are headed bv such men as
!.alNollette in Wisconsin, Cummins in
Iowa. Dineen in Illinois. Crawford in
81 nth Dakota. and Roosevelt of Am
erica"
Probably the paper which draws it's
editorial, inspiration from a railroad
the state that would take itself ser
ioMsly in comparing Crawford with
either Roosevelt or LaFollette.
N.hen was Roosevelt eve contain
inated with petty grating schemes?
When was Roosevelt yer engaged
IN Wnitewashing petty senatorial
When did Roosevelt ever lend en-
5couragement to young men to violate
statutes?
When was Roosevelt e handing
When did Roosevelt ever try to
round up those to whom he had is
sued railroad passes to get their
slecial backing for a United States
oCIlolOTSulp! ~
When did Roosevelt ever go back
on a public pledge to stand for equal
"a cation -
hand In glove with any one to permit
9 great railroad corporation to es-
tiaasa md s paying m od taxes of la on seven
Wien did Roosevelt v e set p'the
Whine that an investigation ordered
by the federal authorities was the
work'sof his political enemies"?
When did Roosevelt ever refuse to
either of omission or commission?
When did Roosevelt, ever escape
CONT of epolitical puff?
aWtaens did ,Roossyelt!ever plead the
T paslIs 2 2 private s1Rasa'g ps;rf I9r amy = his
Wien did Roosevelt eve seek to
shoulder his. deeds or imisdeeds upon
nose Who have opposed him polite
~ When 'asa,,t did .R saes,;ss!! u Y ,o, charge rye
When did Roosevelt ever seek to
ride into. public favor upon false
premises and broken promises?
When did Roosevelt publicly f1out
t tie ll help IN, p cit eampsign aesep'
All his life Roosevelt has been
standing pat for the things that he
has been preaching.
ALL, his life Crawford has been,
standing pat against the things that
All his life Roosevelt has been
preaching civic righteousness and
making his acts to conform there
to.
All his life Crawford has remained
silent as to these things while per-
scnally catering to corporate greed.
e All his life Roosevelt has been en-
deavor1ng to practice what he has
been preaching.
All his life Crawford has been prac-
tlc.1g. the opposite Of what he is.
At no point in Ro,osevelt.s career
has he ever remained silent when a
case OF graft has been brought to his
attention.
At this very moment after a fla
grant case Of graft has been brought
to Crawford's attention, Crawford is
supporting the chief Interest on state
funds CRATER for denomination.
Rcosevelt's political asset is q life
lone record for answering fidelity
I'd public duty.
C.awford's political assets to date Is
ia life long record for broken pledges
anI q disregard for public duty.
Mr.. Crawford's printing press at
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05

"The success or failure of our ma
tional life depends upon our young
men and young women. There should
be ~inculcated in the youth the simple
rules of right living, the ~sacredness
of obligations, the fact that sobriety,
industry, frugality and square dealing
formation Of high character, and that
the ten commandments embrace Iiy.
ing principles which it is wise, even
from the commercial point Of view, to
hold in high regard."-Extract from
Senator Kittredge's Decoration Day
address at Woonsocket in 1907,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-05

State Treasurer Cassill is beaten
for reelection. and he knows it. The
graft by defeating him for reelection;
and when Cassill is beaten, the inter
est graft will cease and will cease
forever. If you think the state is en-
titled to the interest on it's own funds.
vote for Johnson and put an end to
the steal.