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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Felicianas Defeat Port Allen.

In a fine game Thursday, the
Felicianas defeated the Port Al
len Blues by a score of / to l.
The game was a very close
fought out affair, but the Fell
cianas finally got on to the bat
ting business in the seventh
inning and piled up 3 runs which
could not be overcomed by the
visitors. Batteries-POrt Allen,
Rickert and Mary; Felicianas,
Jewel and TOuzet. Umpire, Tenn
pie.
The Schwartz Stars Of New
Orleans play the Felicianas here
tomorrow, and the fans are eX'
pecting a fine game.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
SHALL THERE BE RETRO
GRESSION2

From local elsewhere in this
paper it will be seen that it is
possible there may be a term of
seven months only for the white
schools. The mere suggestion
is enough to strike with dismay
any one, who has the good of his
child OF his neighbours child at
heart. At this time, when edu.
cation means more than ever be-
fore and when the hard times
and the cost of living from day
to day make an education the
only thing most parents can hope
to give their children, it is
criminal folly to consider for a
moment the curtailment of edu.
catiOnal advantages for those
now growing up. A man can
postpone painting his house,
building new barn or buying a
new buggy, but the child put off
for another year may miss the
crucial period when his mind is
most active and receptive and his
tastes have not Outgrown the
schOOlrOOm.
At this time when taxes and
all other burdens lie heavily upon
the citizen, it is natural that the
police jury should feel that it
must retrench, must tighten the
taxpayers burden, but re,
trenchment is not economy when
t dep rives the children of their
schooling, and the taxpaying
father had better be bowed to
the earth with his burden than
that his children should be de.
prived of their best heritage, an
education.
There are those who hold that
there is extravaganza in school
administration. Without going
into this matter deeply, it is
enough at present to remind the
reader that the cost of living has
gone up, salaries are raised,
more is expected of the teacher, |
better schoolhOuses are requir.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
A DUTY TO HISTORY.

AS will be seen by notice in
another column, Gen. Castleman,
commissioner of military rec
ords, makes an appeal to Con-
federate veterans and their fami'
lies to assist him in his work by
giving him any information that
they may possess along the line
of his Investigations. The Legis,
lature has provided no cOmpen-
satiOn or expense fund for the
commissioner, and he is pursuing
his work under these disadvant.
ages.
1t is not necessary to dilate
upon the importance of the pro-
posed compilation of records.
1t means the completeness Of
our Confederate history, it means
Justice to all, it may mean data
for the securing of a much-need-
ed pension in future for the aged
veteran or his wife. All owe this
duty to history. and it is to be
hoped that the response from the
Felicianas will be full and com
plete. The local chapters of the
Daughters of COnfederacy of the
two parishes, should cooperate
with the local U. G. V. camps,
making it their special work to
collect this data as fast as pos
sihle. The writer, while in New
Orleans recently, promised that
much for the organization in
West Feliciana, and felt almost
certain enough to promise it for
those in East Feliciana. Doubt
less Mrs. Julia White, president
of Clinton Chapter, and Miss
Lily Jones, president of East
Feliciana (JacksOn) chapter will
do as much in enlisting support
for the compilation of their par,
ish records. 1t is a great ser,
vice to historical truth and &C
curacy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Notice TO Contractors. Bids Wanted.

The Board of School Directors
of West Feliciana parish invites
bids for the building Of the fol-
lowing schoolhouse to be COM
pleted by September 6, 1909,
near the postOfice ROgilliOville
in the fifth ward Of said parish:
The house is to be 20 it. by
% #. 10 #. story with 6 it. shed
gallery with hip roof entire
width of house, y feet of length
of same to be enclosed for cloak
room. There are to be nine win
dows and four doors. The house
to be on brick pillars Is inches
high. A double chimney to be
built from the ground on one
side of the house. The house
to be ceiled throughout. The
Board will furnish and place on
the building site all lumber,
frames, and materials and wants
bids from responsible contract
ors for the work alone. All bids
should be sealed and addressed
to Supt. A. M. Hendon, st. Fran
cisville, La. They will be open.
ed by the committee of the Board
on Saturday, July "A, 1909, at
10 a. m. The committee reserves
the right to reject any and all
bids. More complete specitica'
tons may be secured from Supt
A. M. HendOn, st. FranciSville,
la
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Special Rates Over |. R. & n.

Special rate on occasion of En-
campment of National Guards,
Alexandria, La, July 1920, from
Bayou Sara to Alexandria and
return, one fare for round trip.
On sale July 18th to Goth, return
limit July 22nd.
We will now sell tickets on
Sundays, to any point, good on
all trains returning same day,
one fare for round trip.
Can also sell tickets for trains
leaving Saturdays, good for re-
turn until Monday, for one and
one,third fare, to New Orleans.
E. O. MANSKER, Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Succession of Harrison NJ. Williams,
deceased. No.

Notice is hereby given to the cred
ltorS OF this Estate and to all other
persons herein interested, to show
cause within ten days of the present
notification, if any they have or can,
why the Final Account, presented by
Mrs. Fannie H. Williams, Executrix
OF said Succession, should not be APP
proved and homologated, and the dis
Tibution therein contained, approved.
BY order of the Honorable oath
Judicial District Court, this 18th day
of July 1909.
a. VILLERET,
Clerk of said Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Try Eureka Harness Oil, and
Boston Coach Axle Oil. For sale
at Mumford's Drug Store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
THE NORTHEAST OBJECTIONS
TO THE GAME Confession

TO THE GAME COMMISSiON
We have said in another place
that Mr.. Ponder made out a case
for the Commission, but much
of what he said proceeds on in
sufficient premise. While there
is, of course, much opposition
to the commission as a commits
sion, because it interferes with
the individual plans and designs
of hunters, yet that alone is not
the chief cause of opposition.
There are many whose Oppo-
sition is based upon the manner
in which matters have been con-
Quoted under the present re-
gime, and that has not been due
to any rawnesS or inexperience
of administration, because such
errors should be allowed for and
cOndoned. The principal Objec-
ton is due to the subverSiOn OF
Democratic rule, the realization
by the people that they have been
deceived and betrayed, not by
the commission necessarily, but
by the provisions of the law crea-
ting the commission and by the
consequences pertaining thereto.
1t was expected that the govern
or would appoint the commits
sion, and the latter in turn ap.
point the game wardenS. The
John D. Fisher incident revealed
the true inWardneSS of that pro-
cedure. John D. Fisher refused
to take the ipse dixit of the gov
ernOr in the matter of appoint
ments. Mr.. Fisher resigned,
and to this day, no man in Louis
lana has been found with suffi-
Gent hardihOod to accept the
position Mr.. Fisher left vacant,
and the commission is not com
posed of the number provided
for by law.
The people feel that in this
respect they have been deceived
and betrayed and their efforts
for home rule rendered abOrtiVe.
For while they have secured the
election of their school boards
and assessors, of what avail is it
when the former are removable
at pleasure, and in every parish
there is a game warden appointed
by the governor, who may be
quite as influential as the as
SCISSOR? Mr.. Ponder in his
speech dilated upon the fact that
Mr.. Miller had been appointed
by Gov. Sanders regardless of
whom the former had voted for,
but did not dilate upon the fact,
that so far as reported, the game
warden in every parish was and
is a Sanders man. Any one
who sees and hears Mr.. Miller
recognizes him as "a scholar and
a gentleman"-a man learned in
the branches of which he has
made a life study, a dreamy stu.
dent-the very man for a place
which proved intOlerable to an
independent man of affairs like
John D. Fisher for instance.
Another serious objection
made by the people is that the
expense of running the commits,
sion is too great, the salaries of
the higher officials are too high,
the employment of a special at,
tOrney, etc, etc. Mr.. Ponder
boasts of the $4,000 surplus of
the commission, but any one in
the audience must have known
that it might easily have been
more had not several thousands
been paid outin sinecures.
These are the principal objec-
tions to the commission, and it
is these, and not the mere exis-
tence of a commission which
meets with so much disannrOval
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Town Council Proceedings,

st. Francisville, La, July IL, 1909.
AT an adjourned meeting of the Board
of Aldermen of the Town of st, Fran
cisyille, held this day, the following
members were present! A F Barrow,
Mayor: Councilmen Geo. Rettig, JOS.
Stern, w II Forester and X c Smith
and A B Briant.
Minutes of last meetings read and
adopted.
The following communication from
the Town Attorney to the Board was
read:
st. Francisville, La, July 6, 1909,
To the Hon. Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of the town OF st. Fran
cisville, Louisiana.
GENTLEMEN-Answering your query
as to whether persons, selling ice
cream, soda water, CONNECTIONS, cakes
etc., etc. as a business are liable to
license. beg to say, that they are;
the lowest license for such business
is $500 where the gross annual sales
are less than S200O0O.
Very respectfully,
S. MCC. LAWRASoN,
Town Attorney.
Mayor and marshal reported ten
cases.
The Secretary was authorized to
notify T. w. Raynham to have his
street sprinkler repaired,
The Mayor appointed Messrs. X. c.
Smith, f. B. bennett and G. S. Dav.
idsOn a committee to investigate the
feasibility of installing water in Hud-
son street.
The Mayor appointed Mr.. L. W.
Rogers, a member of the Board of
Health vice Mr.. j. H. Percy resigned.
Supt A. NJ, Hendon appeared be.
fore the Board to solicit o donation
for the High School. The Mayor up.
on motion duly seconded appointed a
committee of three to consult the town
Attorney in reference to feasibility of
same.
Committee: w. 7. Forester, Joe
Stern, X. c. Smith.
Motion made, seconoed and carried,
That the following salaries and COM
mission be paid:
7, ID ~. --.-- A,nn m
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

|, h. S. Muse, Deputy Clerk of the
9th Judicial District Court for the
Parish of West Feliciana, La, hereby
certify the above and foregoing to be
a true and correct list of the Grand
and Petit Jurors for the August term
1909 of said Court, for the weeks COM
mencing Monday, August 2nd, 1909
and. Monday, August 9th. 1909 re.
Spectively.
Witness my hand and seal officially
this 18th day of July, 1909.
f. S. MUSE,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
The Sabbath School and pray,
er meeting will continue as usual.

Among the small industries,
the raising of peppers for the
market need not be ignored.
Mr.. G. L. Plettinger, agent of
the American Express at Bayou
Sara, is in receipt of a letter
from a Kansas City house, say
ing that they handle a great many
peppers, and can get good prices
for fancy stock at all times.
They say further, 1--WE are get.
ting $3.50 for barrels, and $3.50
for hampers. Would advise you
to throw out all very small pep.
pers, and those that are ill-shap,
ed" A word to the wise is suffi.
Gent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

e.L nsnHs
On motion meeting. sdl0'i'ss :,
A. B. BRIANT, Mayo y
G. L. PLETTINGER Cel -,
I hereby certify. thsi ., y 81
is q true copy Of i9 ~ al ID |
appear on pages
G. G. L. PLErTINoER clsIL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Notice of Filing of Final Account

State of Louisiana, Parish of West
Feliciana, 9th Judicial District
Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

The unwilling of a monument
to Sow. S. H. Lawson will take
place in Jackson Cemetery, Sun
day, July %, 4 o'clock p. M, un,
der the auspices of Keener Camp,
Woodmen of the World. There
will be a special musical pro.
gram. Dr.. A. F. Barrow will
make the address.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Miss Josie Binning entertain,
ed a few friends Wednesday af.
ternOOn.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Electric Appliance Co, supvIa |
7 ] Henderson, repair neir -
Ahrens L. OFT, supplies. .......,
II. G Brasseaux, mainish4
prisoners, road. .......,.,...|
] c Storm, nails, etc.. ,..,m.
Scotford Stamp Co, dOgluG
register. .n..,,,,,..........
M 4 Z Wolf, pauper. ......aa,
H W Johns Manyille, nesbok
covering. .....a,s.....,~.l|
Bayou Sara Lumber Co, lnn|el
Jno F Irvine & Co, cohin psuN
Elec. Appliance Co., supPlla
G LPlettinger, stamps, iskgE
Joe Stern, error In bill.
Motion made, seconded NJ 4
That 5000 be appropriskil
fund and $4,000 TO Plan cn1'
fund.
Communication Of NJ tEN
reference TO shop Of Louis Cns
read and the matter rierra !
Mayor and Marshal.
Secretary submitted sisizs|
receipts and disburssmsus ~
Receipts and disbursements im !
Cash corporation NAY 49,
Cash reserve May Sl.-.~,....-.---
Plant overdrawn June SO-..--..--.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Motion made, seconded and Carried,
That the following bills be paid:
Interstate Elec. Co.., switch for
tank. G6
Standard Oil Co., barrel oil. .. 50 70
Benton Coal Co., coal. ...... IS "a
f B bennett, lamp Y. & NJ. V. II so
Chas. Weydert, supplies. ... l6 %
Rudolph Yunkes, labor. ... 8 s.
F NJ Mumford, supplies. ....... l 90
\ NJ Lockett d Co., expense. 3 80
Garland Ref. Co. paint for tank 80 90
G l. Plettinger, cash telgrams etc 3 II
Joe Stern, lamps. .............. 800
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Mrs. Gus FalcOner entertained
at a dance, last evening, compli-
mentary to Miss McCaleb.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

The soiree, Thursday evening,
was almost entirely attended by
children.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

Co. A. left Sunday night for
the encampment about IS men
strong, Capt. G. G, Howell in
command. Reports from there
show that they are well.fed and
otherwise comfortable, although
put to some strenuous stunts.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17
Appointments at Methodist Church.

Rev. G. G.. Miller will preach at
Star Hill Church, Saturday, July
II at II a. m; quarterly confer
ence at Up. m; preaching Sun
day Is at II a. m.
Rev. G. B. Carter will preach
at Star Hill, July 25 at II a. m.
and St. Francisville at s p, IN.
Rev. w. h. Lambert of New
Orleans, will preach at Star Hill
II a. m. on August LIST and ST.
FranciSville 8p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-07-17

FOR SALE-Fine Jersey heif-
er, from very best strain of but
ter cows. Should be in milk
very shortly. For price, write
j. H, Percy, Baton Rouge, La,
p. O. Box No. 1913.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-27
COLCHESTER.

Colchester lodge. No. 80, A. o. u. W.,
held an open meeting in Grange hall
Friday evening at o'clock. c. f..
Embree Of New Haven was present
and gave an interesting talk on the or
der In this state and IN general He
also with the aid Of a stereopticon
threw the screen work, which was very
nice. There were other out OF town
members present who addressed tho
audience. Music was furnished by a
large talking machine. II Is hoped by
the members that there Will be good
results from the meeting. Mr.. Enbrce
has been in the insurance business all
his life and for a number OF years
with the A. o. L. W.. thus being able
20 explain the good features better
than many others.
Harry Wickwire was in Lebanon
Friday.
Arthur chapman and Robert Gilmore
were in willimantic Thursday.
John Bradshaw and friend OF Wilt
mantle were In town Friday.
The Ladies' Benevolent society held
meeting 81 the ladies' room in the
chapel Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Supper was served at g. The &. Y. p.
s. furnished the entertainment in the
audience room at 745.
wilbert H. Marvin returned Thurs
day evening from Norwich, where he
has been doing Jury duty for the past
week
]. N. Phelps OF westchester was
here Friday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-27
Grip and CI1rorilc 5ronchItIs Cured

MIR: and Mrs. Christian
Geisler, of 3434 A Street,
Philadelphia, Pa, have
just celebrated their gol-
den wedding. MIR. GeisIer
has been cured of chronic
bronchitis, Mrs. Geisler
of grip and Indigestion
by Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey. .
Mr.. GeisIer, like thousands
of others who have been cured
by Duffy's Pure Malt WhiskeH
is glad to tell of it. so that
others who are sick may know
of this great medicine.
Mr.. Geisler writes: II had a very bad
case of chronic bronchitis. After trying
other remedies was cured by DuHy's
Pure Malt Whisky. My wife had grip
and indigestion and is being rapidly re-
stored to health by Dufy's Pure Malt
Whiskcy. We can see daily improve
ment in her. We have been married
over fifty years. / send you this testi-
monial with pleasure as l wish others
to be benefited by Dufy's Pure Malt
Whiskey as we have been. heartily
endorse it as tonic-stimulant."
Every testimonial is guaranteed gen.
uine and is published In good faith with
full carsent
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-27
CITY MEETING
Votes Tax Of Twelve MiIls-Hope to
Get Affairs Running on Sound Bust
ness Basis.


Mayor Daniel p. Dunn called the city
meeting TO order in Town hall at
O'Clock Friday afternoon. Assistant
City Clerk John 3. Edgarton read the
warning.
John E. Brick, president of the Will
limantic Business Mems association,
stated that he was informed that II
would be necessary for the city to lay
a twelve mill tax and requested Alder
man Hayden to give his conception OF
the situation. The latter stated that
although the grand list had been raised
some $50, 600 the present tax of eleven
mills would not be enough; personally
he was not In favor Of higher tax laid,
as the taxpayers were sufficiently hard
pressed already.
Mayor Dunn opposed the raising OF
the tax and took occasion to mention
the matter. of the floating indebted
ness; that may be taken care Of by the
issuance of bonds through the grant
ing Of bill that is to come before the
present legislature as soon as the COM
mittee on finance prepares a resolution
to that effect. He was of the opinion
that an increase would mean dissatis-
faction among the taxpayers.
Alderman Gelinas favored twelve
mill tax and approved Of any method
that would enable the city to get 10
running upon sound business basis
instead Of falling behind all the time.
Alderman Pollard favored an increase.
Upon motion of w. 3. Knight a ak of
twelve mills for the fiscal year was
oted. Upon motion of Alderman Hay
len It was voted that the tax be due
and payable on the first day of June.
All Of the official business having
been transacted, the meeting took the
form Of heart to heart talk and a
number of the score of men present in
formally discussed the tax problem
pro and con, suggesting means for al
leviating the present conditions that
are the result of accumulated compli-
cations of many years.
Figures were given by City Clerk
Sanderson relative to the sinking fund
that shows approximately $4,000 is
available to meet a portion of the OPP
tional bonds of 100000 that come due
between 1910 and 1926 Others to par
ticipate in the "get together CONVERSE
ton" in addition to those previously
mentioned were Alderman William A..
Dawson, H. c. Lathrop, E. z. Whltmore
and Eugene Randall.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-27

Of the parishioners been exemplified,
the early hour affecting the attend
ance in only small degree
Won 10. Lost 3 Games.
Lizotte's team is leading the City
Bowling league with a percentage Of
.667, having won 1e and lost games.
/ A number of Italians have arrived
here. en- route TO the site of the dam to
be erected across the Quinebaug.
End Of Brief Strike at DayviIIe.
The mill of the Assawaga Wooden
company at Dayville resumed opera
tions Friday, after q shutdown Of a
few hours. caused by strike of en-
ployes in the spinning department that
lied up the mill. The strike was brief,
having been brought about a. the re-
suit of trivial difference.
w. {. Labelle Secures Park Privileges.
w. E. Labelle, tho Dayville pharma-
cist, has been granted the refreshment
and amusement privileges, aside from
the theater, at Wildwood park for the
coming summer. Mr.. Labelle is also to
have charge Of the baseball grounds at
the park this summer and control OF
the arrangements Of the games to be
played there. This Is pleasing 70 the
fans, who appreciate Mr.. Iabelle' 3
ability to make things lively around the
popular amusement park.
Want Putnam Schedule Adopted.
Because of the dissatisfaction ex-
pressed along the circuit with the
schedule adopted by the Eastern Con-
necticut league. Putnam people inter-
ested in the game hope to see the
schedule offered by the local manage
ment selected as better arrangement.
This schedule turned down at the
meeting in Danielson Sunday, would
give Putnam, Wauregan and North
Grosvenordale a chance to play holiday
games at Wildwood park, and a con-
sequent chance to swell their treas
uries. The Putnam schedule also has
other good points.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-27
WILL,MANTIC.
New Road Inspected by State Highway
Commissioner = Satisfactory When
Certain Detects Are Remedied.

Certain Detects Are Remedied.
The new state road of approximately
3 IL miles. commencing al the. Horse
shoe bridge and extending TO North
WLndham, completed late last fall, but
which has not been formally accepted,
was inspected Thursday afternoon by
state highway CommIsS .oner j, ii.
IA acdonald. Contractor A. Vito First
SefeStnian S. Arnold Pee(1nam and
City Engineer r. L. Mitchell
Commissioner Macdonald was much
pleased with the way the gravel road
had withstood the winter and in the
main IL was thoroughly satisfactory;
but there were number of depres-
slons along the road that would have
to be fixed up to conform with the re.
Quirements called for by the terms of
the contract. He also said that Con-
tractor Vito had agreed to effect the
necessary changes to the mutual sat-
isfaction of the town and state au-
thGritles and that First Selectman S.
Arnold Peckham and City Engineer r.
u. Mitchell were to see that Contrae-
ing to agreement.
Commissioner Macdonald stated that
he was confident that the matter would
be satisfactorily adjusted and that, he
would pass upon the road as soon as
the changes were completed and the
final payment would be rendered the
contractor.
The marty made its tour Of inspec-
Essn IN an automobile and returned to
this city a little before four o'clock in
time for Commissioner Macdonald to
board the express at 4.07 for the west
ern portion Of the state.