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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18
MuzzIiRg Dogs.

The writer of the weekly edi-
torial in the Youths Companion
on medical subjects says that
1T is an unjust punishment to
muMle dogs: that the mad dog
is not always savage animal,
running wildly through the
streets. For the first few days
at least, it may appear abnor-
mally atfectionate in it's desire to
lick the hands and face of it's
master; but it soon becomes dull
and skullling, or restless. and
constantly moving, walking or
running with his head low, often
growing or snarling, and bark
ing without occasion. Some
times it is dumb" from inabili-
ty to open it's mouth. 1t gener
ally refuses food and drink, and
acts as if there we're an obstruc-
ton in its throat. +"
It may be unnecessary, and
therefore unjust, where dogs
are carefully watched and guard
ed but here in the country
where even the most valued dogs
are allowed to roam at night,
even if not by day, the mumle
is necessary for the protection
of man and beast. AS for injus-
tice, he who allows his dog to
roam at large is guilty Of the
greatest injustice.
Meanwhile, the muzzle is the
only true protection from the
household pet, or the night
prowler, which may be the tag
ged and licensed dog of the
wealthy citizen or the cur tied
up by day behind negro cabin
then let loose when too late to be
seen by the dog-killer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18
FOR MEN ONLY.

A correspondent in the Times
Democrat exclaims: How per-
fectIy ridiculous all the hubbub
about the Cleveland spelling
match, in view Of the fact that
the Louisiana legislators refused
to pass an anti-misCegenation
bill, thereby practically saying
thats.they, at least, desired social
equality between the blacks and
whites of LOuisiana!'
This is a wrong inference. No
man in that Legislature would
cOuntenance social equality for
his wife and children. Their in
nate refinement, and his good
right arm protect them, he
knows, from negro encrOach-
ment. His thought was not of
them.
The poor excuse for an anti
miscegenation law recently pass
ed simply affords another proof
that the laws are made to pro
tect Tor it may be shield men
only.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18

The Governor has appointed
on the State Arbitration Board
w. B. Thompson of the Cotton,
E. H. Konke to represent capital
and H. D. French and r. M,
RIM, labor. Should they not
agree upon the fifth member he
will be appointed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18

With 100000 in it's fiscal
agents hands, Louisiana's gen
eral fund is exhausted, nothing
more can be paid out until the
Board of Liquidation meets.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18

Benjamin S. Lee, wanted at
Shreveport on the charge of en-
bemling S., 100, was arrested at
Jacksonville, Fla.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18
THE NEW SCHOOL LAW.

In another place in this issue
an excerpt from the new
school law, as it relates to super
vision, being the section, which
has met with the most criticism.
It was sent US by the Depart
ment of Education" and the ital-
les were Indicated with heavy
hand by some one in, what we
would call with merely unguided
intelligence, the State Superin-
tendent's office.
We beg our readers to read
this law carefully, and see If
our conclusions are just. Our
editorials on the school question
are copied in various parts OF
the State, and we wish it clearly
understood that we are not fight
ing improvement in educational
conditions except in so far as
home rule is endangered. We
are opposed to autocratic or
oligarchic power wherever it eX-
lists, and we believe that the chill
dren of Louisiana will pay too
high price for their education
if SO be that. by it's means, one
man power is again fastened on
the state. Neither governor nor
state superintendent nor any
other man should be all-powerful
in any one matter.
And yet this new law says that
the parish superintendent shall
nominate all teachers to be en-
ployed." matter how worthy
a candidate may be if presented
by a school board member, If
nomination by the parish super
intendent is not also obtainable,
/ the Saiu member can suck his
| thumb where the hammer struck
it. Elsewhere we ridicule the as
sumption that the selection OF
teachers is so complicated that
the ordinary rural school direct
or cannot accomplish it. True
the old method of giving a woman
a school because she needed it
OF her relative was a politica
boss and demanded it, gives colon
to the plea of incompetency
But human prejudices, passions
or selfish interests rule mos
votes for all officials, from gov
ernor to ward constable and viii
continue, so long as men vote
Parish superintendent as
class are no more exempt from
these frailties than any otheI
men
Moreover, should the parish
superintendent fail in his duties
the new law does not say he il
ansWerable to the local Schoo
Board but to the State Board 0
Education, who may, if they 81
determine, revoke his certifcat,
of eligibility and by such act de
clare his post vacant. The Schoo
Board can elect superinten
dent, but they cannot discharge
; him. They must bring him be
fore a higher power than they
Their Judgment which was suffi
cient to elect him cannot pre-
nounce him, even in the frs
place, incompetent, ineficien
or unWorthy.' In other words
they can white ball the chosen
but not blacl1ball him. Again
the Directors "shall report t
the State Board" all dc
fciencies in the schools, or neg
} lect of duty on the part Of teach
ers, superintendent or other OF
ficer." These minor matters 0
discipline seem to be beyond tn
powers of the local boards, sub
versive Of the original intent 0
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18
A STORY WITH 4 PARALLEL.

such subtle and delicious sar-
casm that it returns to the mind
whenever peopl2 highly praise or
exploit anything beyond it's true
deserts. His story goes that two
strange Weavers came to. the
capital city of the Emperor OF
China and would see no one but
the Son of the Sun himself. An
audience gained, they represent
ed to the emperor that they knew
a secret method of weaving the
most wonderful and beautiful
cloth of which mortal could con
ceive.
At vast expense, the emperor
had looms set up to produce
some of this cloth. The Weavcrs
set to work, and whenever the
emperor looked in upon them
they would descant upon the
beauty of the texture and the eX-
quisite delicacy of the colorlng
of the web. Not to be OutdOne
or to betray any lack of taste on
his part, the emperor echoed
their praises and the popuIace
echoed his.
Time went on and the weavers
declared their task completed.
1.-THE cloth was made up into o
robe of state for the emperor,
and a grand parade was arrang-
ed for it's exhibition. The en-
peror appeared in his wonderful
garment, and though a certain
CONSERVATION fell upon the PEG
pie like a pail, they made loud
explanations about the beauty of
the emperor's new robe, until a
little child in the crowd, too in
nOcent for fear or sycophancy
cried:
"Why the Emperor is naked'
This incident is too often re
peated in life for the adult mind
not to perceive it's subtle applica-
ton. In louisiana to-day it is
very pertinent. Wonderful
weavers of education there are
who claim to be the makers OF
the only cloth worthy of notice.
Though in all fairness it should
be admitted they are turning out
a fair quality Of goods, their dis,
righteousness is shown in the
Ipretence that they, and only
they, are capable Of producing
the fabric for human natures
only wear. In this, they are like
the deceitful weavers.
The people Of Louisiana are
capable of electing their govern
OF, ju dges $, attorney general
state superintendent Of educa
ton, sheriffs, assessors. They
are also capable Of selecting the
attorneys to conduct their lega
business, or physicians to hea
their sick, but the right to cleo
their school boards is given tC
| them with extreme reluctance
| And in advance of this privilege
| a new law is devised to limit the
powers of these Boards as much
as possible, or to anticipate theil
legitimate functions.
In effect, the new law says
that neither School Boards MOI
Ipeople are capable of choosing
| teachers for the schools. The
lparish superintendent mus
nominate them, and he in ad
vance must be deemed eligible
by the State Board.
Why is the art Of selecting
teacher so much more difficult
than that of choosing a governor
or family physician? Either is
selected because he is deemed
tho host ovoilo hln and no VIII
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-07-18

Bryan has begun his heavy
task of branding campaign lies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
FLOOD OF GOOD WISHES
kilograms Of Congratulations Reach
Taft From All Over the World.

Washington. June-I9.-Telegrams
of congratulations received by Secre-
tary Taft today included one from
General Luke e. Wright, at Memphis
tgood Wishes" and one from Booker T.
washington. Tuskegee, Ala. giving
assurance. Of negro support in the
presidential contest. The latter mes
sage was as follows:
Most hearty and sincere congratu-
lations You more than deserve 1t. ]
feel quite sure you will be triumphant
| ly elected to the presidency and that
my race will assist in bringing about
that result"
From Cuba, Governor Magoon
| flashed this message:
"All Cuba joins me in congratula-
tions to you and rejcices at your
nomination.
Andrew Carnegie cabled from Scot
land:
"Sincere and cordial congratula-
lions. Our country and our party will
both be safe IN your hands"
Robert Taft, the secretary's SON
| telegraphed from Chicago:
Congratulations on great victory
| from whole family
From Toxic, Baron Kaneo cabled
Hearty congratulations on youl
| nomination.
| From Berlin, Minister Hioki:
| please accept my heartiest con-
CALCULATIONS"
From London, Ambassador Reid
| sent this message:
| warm congratulations. Proud thai
| Ohio has you to lead to our next vic
tory"
Congratulations also came from the
| Philippine commissioners and from
Chief Engineer Goethals of the
Panama canal commission.
| After remaining with the presiden
| half an hour Secretary Taft returned
| to his office at the war department
| but came back to the White House in
! time for the cabinet meeting at II
! O'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
VIEWS OF GERMAN PRESS
Berlin Evening Papers Discuss the
Nomination Of Taft.

Berlin, June 19.-The news of the
nomination OF Secretary Taft occupies
the principal place in the afternoon pa
pers of Berlin. Most of them, how
ever limit themselves to sketches OF
the secrefary's political career and to
references to his close relation to Pres
ident Roosevelt.
They comment on the likelihood OF his
carrying out, If elected, the policies OF
Mr. Roosevelt, thus giving the United
States continuity of policy regarding
not only domestic affairs, but also In
the field Of American relations with
other powers. 1t is pointed out Incl
denta1ly that Germany has a limited
interest in the international situation
in the United States.
The Tageblatt, radical, characterizea
Secretary Taft as man Of compro-
misses; the National Zeitung. national
liberal. urges the secretary. If elected
to push the matter of tariff revision
while the Vossiche Zeitung, radical
says the Republican platform is al
abstract of President Roosevelt's mes
sage and speeches and that Mr.. Taft
may be expected. If he wins the cleo
ton, to carry through the task of tarifl
revision. This paper says that nothing
like the abandonment of the American
protective system can be looked for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
DEPENDS ON THUMBS
Title to Land in Center of Newark Is
Being Looked Up.

New York, June 19.-An odd search
has been begun to establish claim
by James S. Smith and Mrs. Anna 2,
Eldredge, his sister, both of Los
Angeles, to valuable tract of real
estate in the center of Newark N. J.
Records have been searched during
the week by a woman who said she
represented the California claimant.
n peculiar birth mark figured in
the search as means of Identifying
the Los Angeles family with the par
ticular Smith, whose business. affairs
are now under Investigation. The
thumbs OF every member of the
family, it is said, have no middle
joints, which, according to the in
vestigator now in New York, have an
appearance never seen elsewhere
than in this branch of the Smith
family. This characteristic is ex-
pected to be the point upon which
the claim will be established ulti-
mately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

Chicago, June 19,-While the pro-
ceedings were going on in the conven-
ton hall Representative ]. s. Sherman
remained in his room at the Audi
torium Annex. AS soon as the nominal
ton was made William Barton, clerk
to the house committee on invalid
pensions, conveyed to him the in
formation. 1t was the first news Mr..
Sherman had received of the result
of the balloting. In short time the
New York delegation. headed by
brass band. proceeded to the Annex
and showered congratulations upon
him.
He was escorted to the New. York
headquarters over in the Auditorium
and on his way across the street re-
ceived an ovation from the throng who
had gathered to get glimpse of the
vice presidential nominee. For nearly
an hour Mr.. Sherman held a public
reception in the New York headauar-
tiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
THE MIMIC WAR.
One Killed and Two Wounded in De-
Tense of New York.

New York, June 19.-The mimic
war already has cost the life of one
member of the army of New FORKS
defenders against hostile" fleet, an
other man is dying and a third is so
seriously injured that his life is hang
ing in the balance. The dead man
is John Welsh and the injured are
George Harvey and James w. Me-
Bowel, all members Of the Ninth regi-
ment, New York National guard.
Harvey is not expected to recover.
me three men were members of a
crew operating a 6-inch gun in bat
terry six at FIT. Wadsworth on the
Staten island side Of the narrows
Last night when the hostile, fleet
came up the lower bay endeavorins to
Watchers at the fort discovered them
and hot firing ensued
1t was believed this morning that
the accident was due to what is known
as STARE back" Harvey was swab-
bling out the gun and Welsh and Nc
poweH were standing near the hreech
when new charge of powder, placed
In the gun, was exploded by sparks
from the previous charge. The breech
OF the gun was still open and every
man in the crew was swept off his
feet. The injured men were removed
to the hospitals.
Welsh was so badly. injured that he
died early today. He was terribly
burned by the flame OF the exp1o ding
powder. Harvey's skull was fractured
when he was thrown against the ma
sonry near the gun and McDowelrs
right arm was blown off. -
Another attempt was made by "the
enemy" to get his ships past the forts
again today. Promptly upon the sight
Ing of the ships the big gun batteries
in the heights at both sides of the
narrows went into action at range of
1000 yards.
In a few minutes the roar of the
big guns shook the houses in the
neighborhood of the forts and then
the enemy" turned back.
Target practice was pursued
throughout the day. Another attack
is expected tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

of loose rock excavation at Go cents
per yard, $500 solid rock excavation
at $2.75, concrete at IS per cubic yard,
1850 feet of 80 inch reinforced con-
crete at $1.94, 1929 feet of SO inch at
$2.4S, $50 of AZ inch at s3.04, $50 feet
of As inch at $3.50, $50 feet of 81 inch
at $3.50 and $500 feet of 60 inch at
$5.04.
The engineers estimate for the con-
crete sewer using the "a inch pipe ex-
tension was $74,200.74 and $77,039.12 for
the brick sewer. The bid was not
awarded by the council last night
which after opening the bids decided
that the task of summing up the bids
was too great a one to be attempted
in one evening. The council adjourned
to meet this evening at which time it
will go over the totals and secure the
results noted above. AS stated Maxwell
will be given the contract for his bid
the lowest.
The total value of the property liable
for the Improvement has been apprais-
ed at $248,122 and each lot from $40 to
S525. The sewer will therefore cost each
lot owner from $40 to $40.
Three other contractors were around
the city hall inquiring about the con-
tract but they became scared out and
refused to bid when it came to the
SCRATCH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
MassIssIPFI STILL RISING.
Has Reached Height of SAB Feet at
St. Louis. y

st. Louis, June 19.-The Hood stage
of the Mississippi marked 34.S feet this
noon and the river is still rising but
very slowly. The weather bureau pre-
diets the flood crest will be reached
today and after remaining stationary
for "a hours the flood will begin to re-
cede by tomorrow night.
An unidentified negro was drowned
near Brockmans Station. III, by the
collapse of his shanty today. He was
buried under the wreckage
The new rifle range of the First in
fantry. national guard of Missouri,
constructed by the government a year
ago at a cost of $780, is under water
from one to ten feet deep. Sergeant
Henry Krechel in charge of the range
says the pits are washed out and the
range ruined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
LOCAL RAINS AFFECT RIVER.
No Danger OF Leaving the Banks,
However.

Fair and warm if not hot weather
has prevailed in Topeka today and that
in the face of the fact that 1.S2 inches
of rain fell last night. The indications
are that the storm period has passed
and that there will be many fair days
before there will be another rain spell
such as the one through which this
end of the state has Just passed. The
river is rising slowly and is about two
feet higher than it was before the
rain of last night. but the rise will
not exceed another foot or two at most.
A reading of the government river
gauge taken at o'clock indicates a
measurement of 1872 feet or a rise of
2.5 feet since a measurement was ia
ken at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon
There is a possibility of further rise
of six inches or foot but not the least
danger of a bank fulP' stage. The
forecast today Is the most hopeful re-
ceived from the central office for weeks
and it safe to say that the rain period
is over. The following are the tenn
peratures since o'clock this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
MAXWELL HASCONTRACT
Topeka Man to Build Martin Dennis
Sewer.

The new MartinDennis sewer will
be built for $64 ,449.64 or about $3.50
less than the engineers estimate and
about eleven thousand dollars below
the second lowest bidders bid. John
Maxwell of Topeka is the successful
contractor. Maxwell never essayed to
do sewer contracting until this year.
he has always been content to accept
TIE minor contracts of grading from
1.-THE city, but even at that he made a
good living and though he cut away
below that of any other rival when
the bids were opened at the council
meeting Thursday night, Maxwell
stands to make about $4,000 out of
the job, weather permitting. He was
not only content with the big Mar
tin-Dennis sewer contract but grab
bed up the lesser one of the small ex-
tension of the College Hill sewer call
ed sewer district %, which will cost
$1,053.50. The only bidder aside from
Maxwell for this was NJ. w. Gilmore.
On the big sewer the bidders were
w. w. Cook and Sons, Junction City;
w. G. Mullins. Kansas City, Haskins
& Ramsey, Topeka and John Maxwell,
Topeka.
The new sewer will be built of con-
crete through the main portion with
a "a inch tile pipe connection running
across the fair grounds to Topeka ave-
nue. where the sewer will connect
with the Fifth ward sewer. Bids
were asked for both brick and con-
crete but the bids for the latter sort
of construction were lower and won
out. Here are the bids:
John Maxwell, brick sewer. $72,-
.34-the same with "a inch pipe
instead of 80 inch concrete, 9,512.74
concrete sewer with 80 inch con-
crete connection. S64,635.04--with "a
inch tile pipe, 64,44s.64.
Haskins & Ramsey's bid was second
hest ThaV Offarad IN do the
for $73,20s.s5 for a concrete sewer
with "a inch tile pipe extension and
s75.9SO.S5 for concrete sewer with 80
inch concrete extension.
w. w. Cooke & Sons were the next
lowest bidders. Their bid was: Con-
crete sewer with "a inch tile pipe,
s74S0S.7S; the same with 80 inch
concrete extension, $77,754.5s. They
did not bid on a brick sewer construc-
ton.
bid $S3,276.2S for the brick sewer
with "a inch tile extension and $S3,-
4S2.2S for 80 inch concrete; for the
concrete sewer. $s6,147.7S with 80
inch concrete extension and $50,
for "a inch tile pipe.
With few exceptions Maxwell was
below every item contained in the en-
gineer's estimate.
The specifications call for the laying
of 1877 feet of eight inch tile pipe,
3,1SO IeeI OF ten Inch, 81 20 Ieet Oh L
inch. 230 feet of Is inch, $500 feet of
IS inch, 2,190 feet of 21 inch and
1850 feet of "a inch. Maxwell will
get from 81 cents to $1.S5 per lineal
foot for the above. 1t is also specified
that 1850 feet of 2-ring brick 80 inch
sewer shall be laid, 1920 feet of SO
inch. $50 feet of AZ inch, $50 feet OF
As inch, $50 feet of "a inch and $500
feet of so inch. Maxwell's price on
this runs from S3.26 to $3.50 per
lineal foot. In addition 1900 feet OF
iron pipe, IL flush tanks, s curb catch
basins and 9 catch basins, 81 man
y. holes and II inlets must be provide ed
Aor. M
Maxwell will get 5.24O cubic yards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

Mrs. A. b. Singer Passes Away on the
Santa Fe.

Just as No. passenger train on the
Santa Fee was pulling into Topeka at
2 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. A. b.
Singer of Scranton, Usage county,
Kansas, passed away. A Santa Fe ply
stefan was called as soon as the train
reached the depot, but he could do
nothing. Mrs Singer had been in ST.
Margaret's hospital at Kansas City for
the past six weeks suffering from
luecanenia, a blood disease. She was
able to be up and around this morn
ing when she left Kansas City, but
suffered a sudden relapse on the train
and died a few minutes later.
The remains were taken to the par
Iors of a local undertaken and pre-
pared for shipment to Scranton. The
deceased was AT years of age.