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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14
Good Amendments Threatened.

The proposed amendments to
the Constitution, upon which the
electors are to vote in April, have
been running in these columns
for some weeks now, but proba-
bly, have not been read by so
many as a score of persons-so
formidable and uninteresting is
legal phraseology to the average
reader.
Lack of space has prevented
our comment upon them hitherto
or even the giving of a synopsis.
But to tell the plain truth neither
have we had the heart to dilate
upon their good points or warn
of the bad since the friends of
good government are apparently
in such a hopeless minority in
this state that it is a foregone
conclusion what the fate of these
amendments will be.
The machine is in control of
the situation and those outside
are too apathetic to offer any OPP
position. Some one suggests
that the people of New Orleans
have lost their capacity for in
dignation. Substitute Louisiana
for New Orleans and the state
ment has wider aud sadder sig
nifcance. The people can get
terribly excited over any MUIR
derous outrage, the kidnapping of
child Or the robbery of a wo-
man but the rape of hundreds of
votes from the white Democrats
of Louisiana brother steal
ing from another-causes scarce
" a ripple of interest, much less
the general popular indignation
that it should.
What hope is there then for
the good amendments when the
voters feel no resentment that
their sacred rights as freemen
are VioIatedy Very little. The
man, who cares not when his own
home is invaded is not likely to
be concerned over the robbery
of his neighbor.
On the other hand, the city
ward bosses have a vital interest
in the killing of certain of these
amendments, which mean to
them the continuance of rich
sinecures, the perpetuity of
graft. Elated, strengthened ten
fold by their recent victory, the
chances are all in favor of their
defeating The amendments that
unfavorably affect them. 1t is
up to the country to make a fight
at this last ditch. But will it be
done?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

WANTED-Bids for furnish
ing material to build a brick
kiln also to construct same.
Also price on roofing for three
drying sheds and putting on
same.
BAYOU SARA BRICK Co.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14
Republican Speaking.

Representatives of the Lily
White wing of the Republican
party in this state had speaking
at Pythian Hall, Monday night,
before a fair sized audience,
which included number of
ladies. The speakers comprised
Hon. Henry N. Pharr of St.
Mary, candidate for governor on
that ticket, Col. Louis T. Bryant
and L. E. Bentley of New Or
leans. Senator w. R.. Percy, in
his official capacity as mayor of
ST. Francisville, presided as
chairman.
The first speech was made by
Col. Bryant. He explained why
he became a Republican and
scored the Democrats for the
ring frauds in New Orleans.
The turning down Of such fine
men as Theodore Wilkinson and
Samuel LaWrason was also amin
adverted upon. These struc-
lures aroused thunderous APP
plause as did any criticism of
the ring or reference to Judge
Lawrason.
Mr.. Pharr showed less of the
orator but made a pleasant
speech. He said that he had
made the sacrifice of a canvass to
help build up another white
mans party in Louisiana. He
spoke to the various reforms he
advocated in his platform, and
referred pleasingly to the fact
that he had won his bride in the
Felicianas.
Mr.. L. E. Bentley, always an
interesting speaker, directed his
efforts towards an attempt to
convince Democrats that the re
cent primary frauds absolved
them from their pledge to sup
port the nominees. 1t was a
spacious argument but was re.
ceived in grim silence.
Mr.. Pharr is a brother in law
of K. G.. Smith, the popular
cashier of the Peoples Bank.
This insured him a welcome in
st. Francisville. Mr.. Smith took
the party for a drive and showed
them the various points of inter
est during the afternoon.
Mrs. Jas. p. Bowman delight
ed us the other day with a bas-
ket filed with floral treasures
from Rosedown- camellias, aza-
leas, violets white and purple.
Her plantation home is exquisite
ly beautiful at all times, but it is
superlatively so when the
grounds, in every bosky nook,
show a mound of white or pink
azaleas; when tall camellia
trees are vast bouquets, white
ranging to deepest red. The
statues of Ceres and Flora, that
face the avenue, seem peculiarly
appropriate. Diana might well
come from the chase for such a
scene, or Mercury wing his way
elsewhere to tell of it! A pill
grimage to RosedoWn, even if
taken on foot, is no penance at
spring time. 1t is a delight to
eye and soul.
We regret to hear that Mr..
Stirling Clack's store at Ratcliff
was destroyed by fire some
nights since. No insurance.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14
Prohibition Items.
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How Does Prohibition Affect Taxes?
Many of our citizens who feel
keenly the evils of the open sa-
loon hesitate TO vote for prohibi-
ton because they dread an in
crease in their taxes when the
money for high licenses is no
longer paid into our treasury.
AS we have no experience of
our own, we must point to that
of other communities, who, in
spite of having been threatened
with failure, have thrown off the
yoke, and are prospecting with
out selling liquor. Kansas City,
Kansas is a shining example.
The following extracts are from
her Assistant Attorney General
Trickett's address, recently de-
livered:
Kansas City, Kansas, year
ago was branded throughout the
civilized world as the most law
less and aw-defying community
on the face Of the globe. =
Our county saved $25,000.00
the past year in the prosecution
of criminals alone. -
Remember this, when the sa-
looms were open in our county
there never was a term of court
which did not require six or
eight weeks to try criminal
cases, but since the saloons have
been closed there has never been
a term that required three
weeks, and on the first Monday
in May last, the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Ugandotte Go open
ed it's term of Court without a
single criminal case for trial. =
Poor old Prohibition Kansas
has so few criminals that she has
been renting her penitentiary to
saloon ridden Oklahoma, and I
don't know what they will do
now that Oklahoma has gone
dry"
''Kansas gave up 1877, 100000
income in licenses but in one
year, Kansas City, Kansas rose
from the seventh to the fifth
manufacturing city in the United
States. The Commercial Nation
al Bank alone, one of the pro-
testers against prohibition a year
before, shows increased deposits
from $2,263, 344.75 to $685.,
632.65 their largest increase in
the same time since beginning
business. Other banks and in
dustries show proportionate
gain. With fewer criminals,
with Al counties without one
pauper, and increase in manufac-
lures and money, Kansas City,
Kansas does not seem to need
the licenses her merchants pre-
dicted ruin without"
The hero of the second primary
| in New Orleans searching for
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

e to buy
Lddle at re
} saddles a.
$ at $22.5o
lbout it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

The King of Spain displayed
marked personal courage in visi-
ting Barcelona, the stronghold OF
anarchism. He has met no harm
and has appeared in public con-
stantly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

The hero of the second primary
in New Orleans searching for
election frauds is an amusing
sight.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

Golfers shows that there is
money being spent to favor the
Aldrich bill. Tainted news"
space is bought in the newspa-
pers.
The Woman's Auxiliary meets
at Grace Church on March goth
at II a. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

We regret to hear that Mr..
Stirling Clack's store at Ratcliff
was destroyed by fire some
nights since. No insurance.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-14

Messrs. A. Villeret, r. Yunkes,
G. L. Plettinger and Frank
Spohn attended the meeting of
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
at Minden, this week. Mrs. F.
M. Davidson and Mrs. ]. Q.
Tempel, attended the Rebekah
Assembly at the same time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
JvGGEED !.
bank ACCOUNTS,
ORDER CHARGES
System Used by Late Treasurer
of Chosen Friends in Alleged
Thefts Told in Court.
DEFALCATlONS REpUTED
TO AGGREGATE $4,000
His Wife and Fidelity and De-
post Co. of Maryland De-
PENDANTS in Action.

Final argument in a suit brought be-
cause Of alleged defalcations of the late
William B.. Wilson, of this city. who at
the time of his, death was supreme
treasurer of the Order Of Chosen
Friends, amounting to $50, 900. was heard
today In the United States Circuit Court
In the Federal building, Judge Cross
presiding.
The Fidelity and Deposit Company,
of Maryland, who bonded Wilson in the
sum of $50, 900 and against whom a
Judgment for $23, 900 was recovered by
tho order shortly after Wilson's death.
are plaintiffs in the suit, which is di-
rected against the Fidelity Trust Com
pany and the Essex County National
Bank, where Wilson deposited the
funds of the order and had individual
accounts. Mrs. Anna j. Wilson, execu-
trix Of the estate Of her husband, Is
also a defendant.
1t is charged hat Wilson misappro-
priated the funds of the order by de-
posting to the account of William B.
Wilson, supreme treasurer" collections
which should have been placed to the
credit of the "Relief," Special" or
General funds of the order. The
money when deposited IN one of these
funds could be withdrawal only by
warrants signed by the supreme coun-
cillor, the supreme treasurer and the
supreme recorder.
The Supreme Treasurer" account,
It is charged, was created by Wilson for
his convenience In robbing the order,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
PROFESSOR SCHLECHTER TO
BE ENTERTAINED HERE.
Newark Jews to Honor Well.
Known Educator.

The Newark branch of the Jewish
Theological Seminary of America will
tender a reception to Professor S.
%Schlechter al the Oheb Sholom Syna-
gogue on Sunday evening. Professor
Schlechter is president of the seminary
organization, (which has AN endowment
of over $500, 900. s7 ~
Other speakers for the occasion are
Rabbi Charles |. Hoffman, Of the Con-
gregatlon Oheb Sholom, who was a
student under Professor Schlechter:
Rabbi julius Silberfeld, of the Congre-
cation B'nai Abraham; Rabbi Hyman
S. Brodsky. of Congregation Anshe
Russia. and Philip H, Schotland. presi7
dentg.of the Newark branch of 1.-THE
seminary. Mrs. Emanuel Heyman. Miss
Julia Silberfeld. Miss Leah Kridel and
Max Helfere will take care Of the
musical portion of the program
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
EXCISE PROBERS
GENERALLY FAVOR
HIGHER LICENSES
State Commission Expected to
Declare for $1,000 Rate in
First=Class Counties.
NEW WORKERS FAVORED
UNDER FEDERAL LAW
Complication in Adjustment of
Wholesale Tax Seems Almost
Impossible of Solution.

In the effort to comply with the reso-
luton under which the State Excise
Investigating Commission claims to
have been appointed by Governor Fort,
the commission will have two meetings
this week. One was held yesterday at
Plainfield and another will be held to-
morrow In Mayor Fisk's office there.
The resolution says that the report of
the commission must be in the hands
of the Governor on December Is next.
The purpose is to give the Governor
time to study 1t and make recommended
lions In his message to the Legislature.
The report is being drafted In two
sections, one relating to facts as ascer-
tanned by the investigators and the
other relating to the law involved.
Mr.. Fisk is drafting the facts and Peter
Backes Is handling the legal points.
On these will be based the recommen-
dations of the commission
There will be but one report. Differ
ences of opinion will be Incorporated
in the single document.
Owing to the varied views of the
IIlSIIlDtIS lItIt 4 Wldtly dllleIlI1k De-
liefs held on important points and in
regard to some there may be three or
four different possible solutions of
vexed questions presented, SO that the
Governor and the Legislature may take
their choice.
Fayors Higher License.
1t wouid appear that the large ma
jority will recommend that a license fee
of ST. 900 shall be put In force In first
class counties, and that in all parts of
the State there should be big advances
In the present fees. Wholesale licenses
may be proposed twice al high as retail
licenses. Some of the members are in
favor of the Governors proposal to
have a State excise board. but other
members are bitterly opposing the plan,
and say that even If the commission
should recommend 1t, the Legislature
will not adopt 1t, because 1t would
bring about a Capitalization of power
that would be dangerous.
One difficult problem before the COM
mission for solution is that relating to
the practise of New York grocers main
tanning a system of retail delivery of
liquors In New Jersey, especially In the
northern and central parts.
Recognizing the fact hat It would be
unjust to exact a high fee from State
wholesale dealers. the commission Is
confronted with the fact that the State
Is not permitted to assess foreign ron
Germs doing a business in the State.
The New York concerns conduct their
business under the provisions Of .
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
DIE WEEK APART
AFTER 65 YEARS
or welded LIFE
DIR. Joseph Shreve Fatally
Stricken When His Wife
Was Laid in Grave.
Especial to the Evening star.l

BURLINGTON. Nov. 20.-Sixty-hve
years of happily welded life ended In
accord with their prayers, when DR..
Joseph Shreve. Sc years old. died IN
his home last night. less than "a week
after the burial of his wife. Catherine
Ridgeway Shreve, aged SO years.
1t had been the desire Of the aged
pair that death might not separate
them, and DR.. Shreve was stricken the
day before his aged lifemate's funeral.
Both were of famous Quaker ances-
try and had a wide circle Of friends in
many States. DR.. Shreve was a ma
tive of Berlin. this state, and during
active practise was one of the best
known homeopathic physicians In the
state. Ln his possession was q famous
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20

Federal license, which they obtain a.
a nominal cost. They are privileged
TO make regular deliveries in Now Jer-
sey, escaping the high fee levied on thu
local liquor merchants.
An Injustice Hard to Remedy.
The injustice OF this is realized when
1t is known that a local taxpayer and
property owner engaged in the whole
sale business must pay to the city $1,000
for the privilege, while the New York
grocer can conduct his business here
without paying one penny. 1t Is fur
the said that some of the New York
grocers solicit orders in this State,
which Is in direct violation Of the law,
and 1t is estimated that one-half of the
entire business in this line goes to
New York grocers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
ST. COLUMBIA CLUBS
HOUSEKEEPING PLANS

Plans are being made for the formal
opening on Tuesday and Wednesday
nights of the new club room Of st. Co
lumba's Catholic Club In the school
building, Thomas street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Features of the occa-
sion will be bowling for prizes on the
new alleys and dancing and speech
making. The hall will be decorated and
refreshments will be served. The COM
mittee is Frank l.. Shields, chairman;
John McHugh. Joseph German, Julius
Grsschells and Daniel Murphy.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
DYNAMITE BLOWS
ONE TO BITS; FIVE
OTHERS ARE DYING
instant Death for Man, and Conn
paniOns Frightfully Mangled
Near Brownsville, Pa.

BROWNSVILLE, Pa, Nov. 20.-One
mar was blown to pieces and five others
probably fatally injured early today
when a quantity of dynamite exploded
In the shaft of the Simpson coal mine,
four miles south of here. The dead
man is Eugene Campbell, of Uniontown,
Pa. Following are the injured:
w M. Pringle. scalp and body LAGER
ated; Samuel Jones, chest and limbs
crushed; Emmett Williams, scalp and
arms crushed; Luther Payne, head
crushed. John Warnock. ribs and limbs
fractured.
When the explosion occurred the six
men were blown fifty feet up the mine
shaft. and then fell to the bottom. 1t
is expected most of the injured will die.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20

cane that has passed through the hands
of seven generations Of the Joseph
Shreves In this county, and will go in
turn to two generations now living.
DIR. and Mrs. Shreve are survived by
three sons, Joseph Newbold Shreve. of
Burlington; John G. Shreve and
Ephraim GG. Shreve, of Atlantic City,
and two daughters. Mrs. Martha w.
Veach, of Atlantic City. and Mrs. Sam
uel Bartlett, of Tuckerton.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
.FARRAND'S WILL
MAKES WIDOW
SOLE BENEFICIARY
Noted Educators Relief Named
as Executrix in Pro-
bate Today.

Mrs. Louise w. Farrand was made
the sole beneficiary and executrfx of
the will of her late husband, DR.. Samuel
"A. Farrand. for years head Of the New
ark Academy, which was admitted 70
probate in the surrogate's office today.
The will was dated March 2S. IDOL.
and the witnesses were William T.. Car
ter, jr., and John L. Rankin. of Newark.
Mr. Farrand, who lived in South Or
ange, died November Z last. Besides
his wife he was survived by three sons.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Boys sos 0vercoatS

handsomely autographed in natural oolors showing many specimens with htc
ndructveM as attractive This ia the Taste Of the series-bes sure to secure oe gtw
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
SONS OF ST. GEORGE in
ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT

The Birmingham Lodge No. 494, order
Sons of st. George, held its first an
nual entertainment and ball at Kruger
Auditorium last night. The entertain
Inent began at $50 with a baritone solo
by Frank Keller. Martie Wahi fol
lowed with a buck and wing dance.
The rest of the program consisted of
Joe Clark, baton swinging, and Miss
Josephine MacCall. ~soloist.,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
ARMY NOTE.

Young Lady, suppose you have had
some narrow escapes, Lieutenant Stay
athome?
Lieutenant observation-disclosures. Aw-
fully narrow escape once, by Jove!
Young Lady (breathlessly)-In what
way?
ordered on active service. don't-ther-
know. The war came to an end be-
fore we smbarksd.-Judgs.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
JERSEY COUPLE WE'D IS YEARS.

PLAINFIELD. Nov. 20.-Mr. and
Mrs. William L. Smalley, ST., of North
Plainfield, observed the 65th anniver-
sary of their wedding yesterday. They
were the guests of honor at a dinner
given last night In the home Of their
son, David c. Smalley, where 100 of
the Smalley family had gathered.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
and money, was withdrawn from this
account byschecks bearlnig his signature

SNNN NAchASJ - a. %&As
account by+checks bearlng his signature
alone. .t44 $500.
Wilson also kept individual accounts
in the two banks, and, 1t Is charged,
transferred money-from~the account in
this name as supreme treasurer to his
Individual accounts without the for
fmality of notifying the order. II is al
legged that between April 2 and August
81, 1900, fifteen checks, representing $751;
514,54, were thus wrongfully used. The
total of the other alleged de~falcations,
covering a period of five years, from
October, 1895, to October, 1900, is ap-
proximated at SIS, 900.
Notwithstanding the alleged defalca-
lions, Wilson died insolvent, and his
wife had declared that when she
started or her work as executrix, she
found nothing in the way of funds.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
ANOTHER THEORY.

x "r,ye tust figured out how the Venus
de Milo came to lose her arms"
Howl"
-"she broke them on trying to button
her shirtwaist I'D the back."-Puck-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-04
New Haven County.

Ansonia- w, A. Nelson u), John Schumacher Cd)
 Beacon Falls-C, c, TIflt (d), Brantord-L A, Fisk (d), O. E. Bradley Cd),
 Chesbne-H L. Hino (r, Y A. Hotohkiss (rJ, Tracy (O,
 East Haven--s, R. Chidsoy (r), Gullford-R n. Chapel Cl, w J. Calvin
 Hamden-E F Mclahe (d), Madison--A. w. Marsden (r) Meriden--W. B, Parker (r), D J, Donovan (r),
 Niddlobury-R F, Fem (). Miford--O w, Platt (D, G. F smith C).
 New Haven-Emil (r), r. S Bishop (r),
 Naugatuck-tM, B, Reidy (d), S. G Bingham (d),
 North Branford--A, D, Ross (r) North Haven--J. II, Blakeslee (), Orange-C. P, Bush (r), F, c Hyde (r).
 Oxford--C. R. Johnson (r).
 Prospect-D, II, Plumb U).
 seymour--W, H. Culver p). southbury-H B. Russell (r). Wallingford-F A, Wallace (r), W II, Goddard (r),
 waterbury-A P, Hayes (r), A, I Goodrich (r).
 Wolcott-W. v. Warner r).
 Woodbridge-Ro Payne (d).
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-04
Big Crowd at Armory.

The armory was crowded to the doors last evening to hear the returns from all over the country over special wire. The service furnished by the Western Union was excellent and with the exception of one period of about 15 the results came fast and com plete The crowd was very enthusiasts suits was received with ringing cheers
 Election returns by special mes senger service were also received at the Y. M. A. C., the Walllngford club, the Woodmen's dance and the Rymer's dance. At the Walingford club and at the Y M. A. C. refreshments were served during the evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-04
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Great Interest Manifested in Election-Big Crowds at Armory-B Basketball
 Season Opens.
tsrec,ni JournnI-cour,er New, Service,

Special Journal Courier News scrvicel
 Wallingford, Nov. 1 Yesterday was the flercest battle of ballots ever held in the history of Wallngford. For the first time the socialists were in the field and looked out well for their in terests. Three of their number dis trlbuted ballots. Nearly all the fac tories shut down for at least half day and some for the whole day, feature which was greatly appreciated by the men Automobiles proved an important factor in yesterday's cleo tlon and among the republican ma chimes were those of C. A. Tibbits, F. A Wallace, C. |. Webb, w. r In graham, w. A. Booth, Frank Burch- field, n l.. Barber and w. A Goodrich The democratic machines were those of Charles Mclean and Frederick Baceks.
 Never has the interest in any cleo ton ran SO high and during every mo- ment of the day the battle was waged with terrific force. It was the largest vote in the history of the town. Past ers were plentiful as the result shows and every man that passed the corner was amply supplied with those of a democratic nature During the day several lively discussions on the good and bad qualities of the candidates took place around the corner and in front of tho hall.