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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

fact that Mr.. Favrot's home par
ish has practically repudiated
him will form question for him
to answer on the stump in the
second primary, if he should en-
ter same, and especially in view
of the fact that two years ago,
in his contest with Colonel Rob
ertson, he laid so much stress
on candidates popularity be-
ginning at home.
IF Mr.. Favrot's doctrine of
two years ago, about popularity
at home, is logical land it must
be so, for Mr.. Favrot laid great
emphasis on this doctrine in
1906) he is to-day in the position
of being defeated by Mr.. Wick.
life by nearly 1000 votes, if left
to their respective home people.
This doctrine, so eloquently
preached by Mr.. Favrot two
years ago, will certainly be
preached to his detriment by
Mr.. Wickliffe in the event of his
entering a second primary.
If Mr.. Favrot, two years ago,
with Colonel Robertson living in
the same Parish of East Baton
Rouge with him; could carry his
Favrot's)home parish by 213
majority, why is it that Mr.. FAY
rot, with no home man running
against him, but on the contrary
with two opponents from out
side parishes, can only carry his
home parish by eighteen clear
majority?'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
The Result in East FeliCiaHa.


Clinton, La, Sept. 2.-The Of
fetal vote cast in the primary
election yesterday as returned to
the Chairman of the Parish Demo
cratic Executive Committee is as
follows:
Congress, Wickliffc, 500; Fav-
rot, 119; Lefebvre, q; Railroad
Commissioner, Bland, SIG; Cade,
81; Taylor, Is; Egan, s; District
Judge, Kilbourne, 1856; Woodside
sos.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
Military Muster and Dance.

The West Feliciana Rifles will
hold their next quarterly muster
at the Pythian Opera House on
Friday night, Sept. 18th, to which
the public is cordially invited.
After the drill and muster dane
ing will be in order. Refresh
mentS will be served.
Every member of the Company
is expected to attend, attired in
blue uniform.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
The Latest Figures.

The latest figures in the con-
greSsional race are as follows:
Ascension WickliHe, 535; Favr0t,
449: Lefebvre, POP.
Iberville- WickliiTe, ll6; Favrot.
1877: Lefebvre, 6333.
East Baton Rouge WiclliEfe, SSl;
Favrot; l0l1: Lefebvre, 60.
East Feliciana Wickhtfe, 500; Fay
rot, ll9: Lefebvre, q.
Livingston Wicklit1e, 1873; Fayr0t.
365; Lefebvre, l3S.
Pointe Coupee WicklilTe, 364: F'ay-
rot, 272: Lefebvre, 252.
st. Helena Wicklife, 203; Favrot,
2i3: Lefebvre, l..
st. Tammany--W ickliife, 4S3; Fay-
rot, SOP. Lefebvre, %.
Tangipahoa-W ickliile, i.'G: Fav-
rot, SIC; Le6ebvre, -.
Washington Wickftfe, j5S: Fav-
rot, 300: Lefebvre. l33.
West Baton Rouge Wicklitfe, i6:
Favrot, 1863; Lefebvre, 2S4.
West Feliciana Wicklitfe, 373,
Favrot, 40: Lefebvre, 5.
Totals WicklifTe, 5,233: Fayrot,
4,29l: Lefebvre, 1921.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
Notice.

In accordance with the resolu-
tons of the Police Jury, the ex-
for a scholarship in
the State University or State
Normal will be held at the julius
Freyhan High School building
on Sept q, 1908, at $50 a. m.
The applicants will be examined
on the following subjects as GOV,
cred by the requirements of the
18th grade. physics, plane ge.
ometry, English literature, rhet
ORIG, Latin-Caesar, Cicero, and
prose composition, chemistry
Gen. modern.
B. N. LoWREY.
Chairman of committee
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
Death of DR.. Armstrong,

The death of DR.. William
Greer Armstrong on Wednesday
at his home in New Orleans
from typhoid fever will grieve
his friends in this parish and
those of his brothers, Messrs.
Frank and Johnston Armstrong,
all of whom are well known. DR..
Armstrong was one Ofthose whole
souled men, whom every one
liked because his heart was big
enough to take in every human
interest. A Yorick whose quips
and gambols could set any table
in a roar, a book-Worm devour,
ing every book that came in his
way, a tender-h hearted physician
whose charities were as mani
fold as they were secret. With
such private history, it seems
superfuous to add that he was
a member of the State Board OF
Health and locally famed ply
stefan, so light are earthly hon
ors compared with the soul ant
character that made Greer Arm
strong dear to family andfriends
For this is lasting fame: ITO live
in hearts we leave behind is no
to die. y
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

vote is as follows:
East Feliciana, Kilbourne, 1856;
Woodside, 500. Woodside's ma
jority, 800.
West Feliciana, Kilbourne, IS;
Woodside 308. Woodside's ma
jority, 298.
Total vote, Kilbourne, 251;
Woodside, 814. Woodside's ma
jority, 563.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
The judicial District.

Tuesdays primary developed
a landslide for George j. Wood
side for district Judge. The
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Cards have been received an
nouncing the approaching mar
riage Of Miss Renie Stephenson
to Henry Clay Brand, Jr., the
wedding to be solemnized at the
Burnside Chapel on Tuesday aft
ernoon, Sept. 8 at , O'Clock. The
bride elect is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Stephenson,
of Burnside, and is one Of Ascen-
sion's most charming young wo-
men, while the prospective
groom is the son Of Hon. II. {.
Braud and is a young man Of
manifold attainments and much
promise. Donaldsonville Chief.
The young bridegroom to he
| is a nephew of Mrs. 7. II. Ellis
of this place.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Mr.. Warren Seymour of Baton
Rouge spent Sunday as the
guest Of W. H. Richardson and
family.
The Condor family, who have
resided in Bayou Sara several
months, leave this week for Boga-
luSa.
The little girl guests at Alton,
Agnes Boyd and Myrtle Halle,
have returned to their respective
homes.
G. G. Percy and family cut
short their visit at Retreat leaV-
ing for their home at Greenville
on Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. KilbOurne came
over on the first. He came to
vote and Mrs. Kilbourne to re-
main two weeks.
H. II. Kilbourne and family
were the week end guests of his
brother, j il. Kilbourne and sis
terS.
Misses Bea and Annie Xii
bourne will be the guests of Mrs.
y. O. Woods at Turnbull, Miss.
from Thursday until Monday.
Mrs. S. H. Lemon and children
leave to-day for their home in
Baton Rouge after apleasant Wis
it at R0Semound.
Miss Nell Lemon spent several
days in town, joining Miss Belle
Barrow who is staying at DR..
Barrow
Dr.. Gelpi left Wednesday for
New Orleans concluding a sum-
mer stay Of profit and pleasure
as an assistant of DR.. Barrow.
Miss Annie Allan, after spend
ing a few days in New Orleans
has gone to Shreveport to visit
her sister, Mrs. Sidney Barrow.
Misses Mamye and Lennie
Lanius attended the dance at
Wilhelm Wednesday night,
guests Of Miss Bessie Riley.
Miss Inez Lanius has returned
home after pleasant visit to her
sister, Mrs. Rufus Mock, of
RoXie, Miss.
E. Wolf and family have re-
turned home, day Or two soon
er than expected, from a pleasant
stay Of six weeks in New York.
Miss Almena Kilbourne leaves
soon for her school in East Fell
ciana, Miss Annie KilbOurne
will enter Silliman Inst,
Mrs. Jake Hirsch and daugh-
ter, Miss Leah, return to their
home in Natchez after a pleasant
week with Mrs. Max Mann,
During her parents absence,
Miss Margaret LaWrason is
spending two weeks with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Douglas Fitzpatrick, at
SouthdoWn, near Houma.
Misses Louise and Aline John,
son of WoOdville are guests OF
Mrs. Ruffin Barrow and other
friends. A part of the week,
they spent at Resale.
Judge and Mrs. LawrasOn left
Tuesday for New York, accom-.
panied by their son, Levering
They have not yet decided where
they will enter him at school
W. n. Montgomery, and son
Feltus Barrow, accompanied by
little Miss Vesta Lanius, have
gone on a visit to Mr.. M0ntg0m
ery's father in Catahoula par
ish.
Mr.. A. j. Harding of Donald
sonviIle State Supervisor of the
Singer Sewing Machine Co. was
a business visitor to r. l.. Brown
this week.
Miss Amy Leake has cOnclu
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
Midsbipman jeff D. Smith is

Midshipman jeff D. Smith is
home on furlough from Annapol-
is until the 25th. He has just
come off the annual summer
cruise, which was delightful.
In his white uniform he looks
fine and ought to capture more
than one heart.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Death has again stricken the
heart of Mrs. Henry Martin in
carrying away her brother, Mr..
jenkins of Fayette, Miss. We
extend sympathy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Rev. j. A. Mccormack and
Rev. Mr.. Nesom are in a pro-
tracted meeting with the latter's
church at Concord this week. 1t
will probably continue through
Sunday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

,ttr the cotton season.
cs Bsrtless, returned from
'IIn.s, asdtg in time to vote % ...... o.
'''''VaI u : Percy ST.. was the guest OF
IN I 4. Percy this week.
...-. q ", R, C. Howell spent sever
,hrs in Baton Rouge.
' @ T S. Jones went to Clinton
ee "a npte on Tuesday
1mittas !. Misses Scales and Pruitt are
ich reads expected Sunday
Miss Caro- Davis was in town
a. SoA Apsnl. brittle ball game. !
IemDesof@ Miss Alice Daniel spent last
Ea rsi.s9, { l4kin town with A. W. Ard.
|. we have . Harry Daniel will go to L. $. u.
and ParsA
We fad IBIS year.
SID v R Thoms and A. Leonard
ss,s i we're in Baton Rouge Sunday.
1888 Dave Harrison spent Sunday in
be iss hgOFleans.
400 d Nils Nasif was in Donaldson
" dIRSunday
ma Mrs. R. H. Stirling and chill
30 jen are at Wakefield for a visit.
-. o,S % Miss Nan Ellis has concluded
kf visit at The Cottage.
&c Smith was in Baton Rouge
YNHm yesterday.
oHARDsos Mrs. ]. R. Matthews and chill
~. 80, go, iren are visiting relatives in
Ordered Clinton
Rys. Itr Miss Anna R. Barrow was the
guest Of Miss Hazel Barrow, this
p0hL. week,
F F form Mrs. J. 0. Richardson left
~ Wednesday,, for her new home at
... Gebusas.
wv. Paine and son Arthur,
- spent several days in jackson
~ Ibis week.
Miss Matte Mcqueen left
Wednesday to spend several days
- b East Feliciana.
JW Mcqueen and E. /. Dan
RVere visitors to Norwood
Monday.
Miss Matte Smith of Clinton
spent few days in town the
geStof the Misses Thoms.
hH. Forester spent Sunday
Aeeand accompanied his fami-
:, . ,n,lv ,abu RhOme
! :, L :, 'rSal Mrs Ike Levy and children of
H RI RICHAp eWOrleans concluded her visit
abulated RROn Thursday.
ion 1or y Misses Belle and Anna A. Bar
leia - ansg n @Sare at DR.. Barrow's this
ind o. week.
Mss T. Stirling spent sew
That The aadays pleasantly at Locust
nenclal5 ulNe with Mrs. Steve Stirling.
."rr. atE Robinson spent Sunday
|,n0iI Rich Baton Rouge making a mum
Row, 4 : u new acquaintances.
Messfs MS Louis LIE Sassier has
MEL s'pe0 Woodville for a short
mai sI With relatives,
''f fOvrsg ! MS W. R. Riley, and son,
/ and Aa Y nscoe, spent the week end at
tinted ! ,t, tos Wakefield. ~" '''' 60
the :. ~ y, ~. Alduro Palmer and bro,
PrslS a0Vn ''"' ''"S
pination ], Alex :, Smith of wayside was in
1908, = e, "a Tuesday and Wednesday
Freyba %the ball game.
R 3 n riil j. Mss Mary Gray, one of the
t,0' !, y teachers, arrived yesterday
pply unss y = Is at the Royal.
Law Avn i, al : '0nn f. Irvine and daugb.
|c a. es Az, nave reached home from
pat De 3 IS nm y summer trip.
ne. & ~. as, B. 3. Eskridge has been
q 7. J. y ' ps5 friends at Baton Rouge
line eSjvs Inv hlS' Wilson Rumble of Match
her and an 'Oicluded q brief visit
lsiness NJ.
ed. NM, Mrs.. Val Smith of Franklin is
HoVAD as s',s her husbands relatives
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

The Revival meeting will begin
at Star Hill Church Sunday at II
a. m. After the second day the
preaching will be done by Rev,
F. NJ. Beeley, Mr.. Jefery, who
will have charge of the singing
will arrive Monday evening. Ev-
erybody is cordially invited toat,
tend and take part i'll this meet
inc. Let us pray earnestly for a
gracious revival of religion.
E. L. CARGILL P. G,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Jos. Stern has added comfort
and convenience to his residence
by wide carriage steps of brick
at the side Of the banquette.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
Chairman of committee,

Mrs. Wimbush of WeyanOke
arrived Sunday for treatment
at the St. Francisville Sanitari-
um of the injuries to her Shout
der received by a fall some weeks
ago. Her physician. DR.. Willard
Of Wilhelm, accompanied her on
the trip also her devoted son, F..
T. Wimbish.
Mrs. E. l.. Newsham and sons,
Joe and Edward, leave Tuesday
for Mobile, where the boys will
matriculate at Spring Hill Col
lege, for the purpose of having
a years religious instruction at
a churchschool. Mrs. NeWsham
will be accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. W. T. Forester, to
whom the trip is a renewal of
her girlhood days, as she attend
ed school there, and has friends
and relatives at the seaside city,
who will make the visit pleasant
indeed to all the party.
Misses Susie Thoms and Olive
Brown entertained a few of
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Misses Susie Thoms and Olive
Brown entertained few of
their friends informally Tuesday
evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

sentation of 1t as they saw. The com pany is a well-rounded one, and while Mir. Brenon, as Rev. Robt. spaidinR, "The Private Secretary" and Miss Mar garet Neville. as Edith Marsla nd, might be entitled to special mention, their excellent work was we'll sup ported In addition to the intelligent interpretation of every role in the play, there was finish to the work of the players that would win them praise in much more pretentious theatres than the pretty little Montgomery summer house, where they pleased a standing room crowd last night.
 The entire company is we'll up in the class fthe best stock companis in the country and deserve a regular nightly repetition of last nights audiences, and will no doubt have 1t.
 ''The Private Secretary" will run for the balance of this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
NEGRO HOUSES BURN
FOUR WERE DESTROYED TESTER
 DAY AFTERNOON.
Big Blase Attracted . Great Throng of Negroes Who Became Ex-
 cited Over the

Fire at 5:35 o'clock yesterday after noon destroyed four frame houses all occupied by negroes situated on Mill Street near the Holt Street intersection. For a while the fire threatened the de- molition of the entire quarter, spread ing from one house to another until four Of the fimsy dwellings were wrapped in flames. When the depart ment reached the scene. little could be done to save the houses already on fire, so fercely were they burning. and all effort was directed toward preventing the further spread of the flames. The damage done will amount to about s1,- 200. which is partially covered by in- surance.
 Three of the houses burned were doomed when the Five Points com pany. which Is nearest to the scene of the coniagration. arrived. and atten- ton was given mainly to restricting the burning area. The chemical engine from the Madison Avenue station promptly reached the scene and rem dered valuable aid to the company at work.
 Great difficulty was experienced by the firemen because of the fact that the section burned Is out of the city lim- Its and at considerable distance from the nearest plug. After stringing out the entire length of their hose, they could not bring a good play of water on the burning buildings
 In addition, a high wind prevailed at the time of the ire and large sparks were borne far away from the immedi- ate scene of the conhagration, menac. ing the houses around. Filemen with babcocks, patrolled the distrNt and re- peatedly found 1t necessary to mount the roof of some threatened structure and turn the spray of the small ex- tinguishers upon the smoking shin eles. Only by great watchfulness was the extent of the damage suffered lim- tied to the buildings burned.
 The negroes In the neighborhood were much excited and in a huge crowd. were gathered around the burn ing buildings. There were probably 500 or 500 in the mob surveying the swirling flames as they reached out from one house to another. and even after the flames were extinguished tho entire street was packed with specta- tors.
 The origin of the fire is not yet known. but 1t Is believed that the roof of one of the houses was ignited by spark from the chimney. and that the wind was Instrumental in the rapid transfers of the flames to the ad- tacent buildings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
TUelDe Cases of Detention
 RelieUed by Army in One MigIif

No Less than twelve cases of acute destdtution were relieved by the Salva- tion Army. Sunday night. It would appear that the poverty and distress of the panic of last fan have not yet dis appeared.
 Each of the twelve unfortunates was without money and without friends. Most of them were sick or diseased. All were given supper. lodging and breakfast and some were assisted on their way. One of the most unfortu- nate cases was that of an aged woman, without funds and with no place to so. Her condition was, discovered at the union station and the Army was noti- fled. The case of a young girl i'll. with out money and without prospects was reported to the Army and her imms- diate wants were relieved.
 Captain Odom found at the depot q lady from the country with six small children. She he'd just money enough to carry her and her children to her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
REMARKABLE SHOW
uxuIBITEON Or NEGRO NORMAL
 SCHOOL IS EXCELLENT.
u.r,uuauw of Final Exercises at Pres- sdewt Faterson's School Show That Fine work Has Been
 D0na.

With commencement sermon ana a variety of public ceremonies, the state Normal School for Negroes. Of which w. B. Paterson is president, has begun its twenty fourth anniversary, but 1t was. as usual, with its display of in- dustrial work. that 1t won for Itself the greatest measure of admiration.
 During yesterday morning Its pub lie recitations were of high degree that placed the school in the front rank of its kind in the South. In class work, in recitation, Reclamation and or atory, 1t was eminent for excellence. but its labors were shown to perhaps the best advantage in the actual re- suits of its pupils.
 Tn dress-making, for example pupils displayed cultivated talent that could not be excelled within the years of ex- .perience allotted. In sloyd and raf- fiia, in the other branches of manual training, in the higher ranks of actual ceration. such as cabinet work and wagon making, the students exhibited great skill.
 During the morning of Monday. the students were busy with their public of their work.
 The program for Monday night was:
 l. Chorus--Hall! Orpheus, Hafli-- (Reef.l-B Glass.
 3. Recitation--(aJ Opportunity (Dunbar); (b) My Sort of Man, (Dun- bar. )-Beulah Phyfer.
 8. Instrumental Duet-Salut a Pasth --tKowolskO--Annie Lee and Jewett Washington.
 {. Essay-contagion of Character Julia McKenny.
 s. Piano Solo -- Lohengrin - Alber- ta Beverly.
 S. The Grave Digging-(scene from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
ON CRAVE CHARGE
TWO NEGROES ARE CHARGED WITH
 ARSON.
Suspected of Burning the Store of Bry- ant Reynolds at Tharin--There Was Some Talk of
 Lymchimg.

Deputies George Norman and George Wilson returned last night about 9:30 o'clock from Tharin. where they took In custody two negroes. Robert Jones and While Cheeks. charged with the burning and rifling of Bryant Reynolds store early Saturday morning. The me- groes were locked up last night in the County jail. the charge being incen- diarism and robbery.
 The deputies report that there was persistent talk of 1ynching shortly af- ter the negroes were captured yester- day. They were carefully guarded, however, and kept safe until the arri- val of the deputies from this city. who hurried to the scene in an automobile.
 The crime with which Jones and Cheeks are charged. was one of the most fiendish of recent history in this County. Saturday morning early the store of Reynolds was entered, the cash drawers were rifIed and fire was set to the building. It Is believed that 1t was an act of revenge as Reyno1ds's store had a few days before been en- tered and the proprietor held up at the point of pistol. Certain negroes were under suspicion for this crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

destination. She missed her train con- nection and was in a strange city witais . out cent. She and her children were carried to the Salvation Army and cared for during the night.
 gypsy woman was found at the station in a precarfous condition. She was so tll from tumor that she cnnid not walk without assistance, She had no place to go and was without a cent of money. She Is stIll dn the care Of the Army.
 These are only sample casea nS the calls that are daily made upon the Army" said Captain odom. There ig more destitution in the country than is generally realized There Is more des- tifution than ever knew before, | wish that the charitably inclined peo- pie of Montgomery could know and un- derstand how much need and want there Is among the poor people in sight Of them. Our home is ower-' flowed every night with pathetic cases like these"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Hamlet. )-Wilson Walton, First 9ravt Digger; William Cogborn, Second Grave Digger; Oscar Saffold, Hamlet Sidney Johnson. Horatio.
 :. Vocal Duet--Trip, Trip. Trip CTosti)--Juanita Edward and Annie Lee.
 cous Joseph.
 g. Instrumental Duet--LaChasse Aux Gazelles-(Calvin) Alberta Boykir and Annie Wimbs.
 10. Recitation-Aunt Dolefu1'R Visit -Juanita Davis.
 il. Piano Solo-Silver Thistle--(Ret- terer.9-Edna Doak.
 12. Chorus-Bells of Dreamland-- (Reed)-D Class.
 Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock a program of selections from the worl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
AmuSen1entS
The Private Secretary.

The Majestic Stock Company, headed by Mir. Herbert Brenon. opened its Heal engagement at the Majestic Thea tre last night in ''The Private Secre- tary," and to say that the large audi ence that greeted 1t was surprisingly story.
 It is not necessary to discuss the play. as it is well-known to most hea- . Ire goers, but few, if any, of the splen- did audience who witnessed 1t last night expected such a delightful pre-