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The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

from these mistakes and can
learn in no other way. Hence,
they should have the power 10
elect their school boards, ana
those boards having been elected
should have the power to admin
ister for the people, Certain re-
strictive laws should be laid upon
them, certainly, to protect the
members from prejudlces or
weak predictions, for 1t IS seen
that even higher boards and com
mittees need such restraints.
All this done, patriotic and wise
service will be done by the cleo
tive boards.
The above position is not en-
dorsed by the rulers of Louisiana
in things educational. Strong
opposition was made to the elec,
ton of school boards, but when
this measure prevailed, the cleV-
erly devised school law OF l9Oo
divested them of so much OF
their inherent power, that prac'
tically the elective school board
does not exist Therefore, nc
comparison can properly be made
inimical to the elective boards
and in the Avoyelles case, Mr.
Aswell's judgment concerning
the board which the people chos'
might have been as faulty as HI
prepossession in favor of hi
spelling book.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
ELECTIVE US APPOIN7YFE
BOARDS.

In the very excellent descrip-
tive article by Supt. Hendon on
the Superintendents' Conference
in Avoyelles, last week, there
occurs one paragraph that may
be regarded as an argument for
appointive school boards instead
of elective ones. To our mind
the Avoyelles case is but the ex'
ception that proves the rule.
The board appointed probably
was better than the one elected
in this instance, but our faith in
the popular vote is so complete
that though the people doubtless
do make mistakes, yet they learn
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
Pay Your Poll Tax.

strued so as to exempt druggists who
sell alcoholic, vinOus or malt liquors
or other intoxicating beverages on the
prescription of physician or other
wise, from the payment of the license
herein imposed; provided further that
this ordinance does not apply to the
sale by druggists of tinctures or COM
pounds in the preparation of which
such liquors and intoxicating bever-
ages are used and sold on the pre-
scription of a physician or otherwise,
and which tinctures and compounds
are not intoxicating beverages prepar-
ed in the evasion of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the wholesale IL
cense herein levied for the sale OF
spirituous, vinous or malt liquors is
hereby declared to be the same as that
provided herein for retailing liquors
in section ) of this act and graduated
accordingly.
Section I. That the license for the
sale of intoxicating liquors shall be
Just the same for any part of the year
1910 as for the entire year.
Section 8. That the annual license
tax for parochial purposes on the sale
of pistols, or pistol cartridges, and
rifles, or rifle cartridges, blank pistols
and blank pistol cartridges hereby
levied shall be the same as to gradua,
ton, and as TO amount, as now pro-
vided for State purposes by Act NO.
IS of the regular session OF the Gener'
al Assembly of the State of Louisiana
of the year 1904, or acts amendatorl
thereof; special reference being hereby
made to said act, for the purposes
aforesaid, and for Identification here
with; and said license shall be collect
ed in the same manner and at the sam'
time as are collected other licenses.
Section Q. That any person, firm
corporation or company having more
than one place of business in salt
Parish, shall pay a separate licenS'
for each place of business in SAT-
Parish.
Section 10. That incorporated mu
inequalities exempt by the Constitution
and laws of this State; particular,
under Act No. l42 of the General As
Sembly of the Session of 1904 of tn
State of Louisiana, situated in thi
Parish, are hereby declared to be eX
empt from the provisions OF this on
dinance.
Section II. That the parochial il
censes which are herein levied are dc
: clared to be for the purposes whic
may be required by the COnstitutio
and lawsof the State of Louisiana 10
parOchial purposes.
e G. +. HOWELL,
= President of the Police Jury of tn
Parish of West Feliciana.
ATTEST: r. NJ. LEAKE,
Clerk and Secretary of the Police Jur
y of the Parish of West Feliciana.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
Pay Your Poll Tax.
Taft and the South.

In his newspaper, "The Issue
former Governor Vardaman dis
cusses the claim that "Mr. Taft
is close to the Southern people
Governor Vardaman says: Let
rs see how close Mr.. Taft is toI
the Southern people-what he
stands for, that they are interest
ed in. He is the embodiment OF
the Payne -Aldrich bill, which is
the most iniquitous of all robber
tariffs. He stands for ship-sub'
sidy, which is a steal pure and
simple. Grand larceny by law
He stands for a central bank OF
issue, which will put the control
of the money supply of the ma
ton in the hands of a few great
fnancierS who would Scuttle the
shin of State and outrage the
Goddess of Liberty, coin the
tears and blood of the toiIlng
people into dollars, or damn their
immortal souls for profit. be
stands for Il great army and a
great navy, which increases the
burden of taxation, now so heaVl'
ly borne by the farmers and Ia
borers of this republic. he
stands for imperialism which is
viOlative of the genius of our gov
ernment. He stands for usur
patton of power by the fedora
judiciary. In other words, he is
the incarnation of the extreme
infamies of the Republican party
, gilded with an innocent smile
J If Mr.. Taft is close to the people
of the South he is only close t.
them to corrupt the integrity o
the white race, that the few pet
} of the Republican party ma!
. grow richer still. To do every
5 thing against their interest AM
| nothing for their interest, i
= what he stands for in politics
!. About the only thing he is viii
e ing to give the Southern peopl
4 is the sunlight of his trade-mar
smile and a few hot air cOmpl
Y ments. And with all that,
e think Taft is a much better ma
It politically, much truer to his col
d victions, and closer to the Soutl
O ern people, than Dickinson
= Taft is what he pretends to b.
" Dickinson is as much of Repul
T. lican as Taft, and pretends to /
II a Democrat. / prefer the gel
=, uine article to the gilded counte
g felt"
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
The Time for Other Things.

Referring to the proposed as.
sault on Art. 63 Of the COnstitu.
ton, the NatchitOches Enterprise
says:
Aside from the inherent Vi
ciousness of the scheme it will
be a grave misfortune to precipi-
tate the discussion of it at the
next session of the general as
sembly.
There are a number of prob
lens of vital Importance to the
commonwealth that ought to en-
gage the best thought of the
members of that body.
Unless we are much mistaken
it will be seen that the State fl
nances are in a deplOrable condi-
ton, and that sweeping reforms
in the way of reversing the pres
ent policy of lavish expenditure
of the public funds in the pay,
ment Of the rapidly increasing
number of useless officials is i'm,
peratively demanded,
This in itself will be a stipend
Gus task.
And then the people will de
mand the adoption of measures
which will prevent a repetition
of recent outrage in connection
with the revision by the State
Board of Education of schoo
books, which has imposed upor
the parents of the State a ta1
which is cOnServatively eStimat
ed by the Times-Democrat a
100000.
The revision of the game laws
so as to do away with the presen
scandalOus condition of affairs il
that connection; the discussion
of the civil and criminal codes
and many other important sub
jects, will require all the time a
the disposal of the legislature.
, The effort to force this amend
ment through will produce a con
: dition of affairs which will max
: an adequate consideration o
: these and other measures WhicI
are all important, utterly impos
T.. sible.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
For Rent,

My place, two miles from
Wakefield, containing 1876 acres,
of which $50 acres are in cultiva-
tion. | have also for sale a fine
young mule worth $3.50, and 14O
barrels of corn. Apply to
MISS NELLIE RICHARDSON,
st. FranciSville, La.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18
For Sale.

5large mules in good condition.
/ Sinch Ericsson Hot Air
pump.
10 ft. Imperial Windmill with
so #. steel tower.
Also grade Hereford cattle.
Horse and Mule Colts.
Lespedeza Hay and Seed for fu-
ture delivery.
EDWARD BUTLER,
st. Francisville, La.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

From
and fish
are posi-.
~ OF tire.
this plal
"uNlhCI
TO the fu
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

Crossi
True De
is herel,
trespass
these pr,
will be
heretofO
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

From ;
OF any XII
is positi'
OF treSpa
The pu
ing fire '
ants on
wood pla
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

All hui
are herel
and Mag
atty of d
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

From I;
and fish
are posi-
~ of tres
this plac
consider
10 the fu
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

All lu
Wakefe'
hibited,
without
timber q
will be r
prosecut
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

Hunte.
and ped.
passing
JackO, +,
underIS
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

The pu
buying "
tenants @
plantatio
cattle or
closed az
ton.
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

No Gre:
or passl
Stock Fa
the law a
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

The pu
Alton '
plantatic
truders a
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

All d
Hill al
Grayfe|
lions: s|
ing, etc|
TENT OF 4
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All huI |
driving 7
on the
special p |
hibited.
ed as tre'
such.
From .
Of any ki
pendence
hibited u
Any one
perniss5i'
ing, and
of the la
From .
of any k
ton is
.oualtyO
on this ?,
econsid
cuted to
The pa |
Alton V
Plantatio
truders a
No tre: |
or passi |
Stock Fa |
the law a |
The pu
buying "
tenants q
plantatio|
cattle or
closed az |
ton.
All pal
tOtrespa
Green q |
places, "
missions |
revoked. |
Huntin |
or fshinl
positivel
The law c
All hui
are herel
and Mag |
atty of u |
From ; |
of any XII |
is positi'
Of trespa| |
The pu |
ing fire )
ants on
wood pla |
From +;
and fshi |
are posi-
ty of tres |
this plac |
consider
TO the fu |
All hu |
Wakefe
hibited,
without
timber q |
will be r |
prosecut |
From
and FISH
are posi-
ty OF ire
this pla,
consider |
TO the fu |
OFOhSl
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is hereb, |
fNCnaCC
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

From .
Of any ki
ton is
penalty Q
on this p
hconsid
cuted to'
The true Democrat., 1909-12-18

Huntin
or fshinI
positivel
fbe law c
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
NO NEED OF A VETERINARY

I'VE run Livery Feed and Sale
Stable have city transfer and handle
hard and soft coal and consequently We
need n good many horses" say Bedcl
Bros. OF Mount Carmel. III. I'VE haze
used Sloan's Imminent and Veterinary
Remedies for years and find they give
perfect satisfaction. AS long az Sloan !
remedies are in our barn We do not need
:, veterinary surgeon. We are never
without them and conscentiously recon-
mend them to all horsemen.'
Colby Bros. OF the Mineral CITY Livery,
Fort Dodge Ia. Wrlte:-"I have used
Sloan's Cole Cure, Eminent ana Fever
ana Distemper Remedy for the past ten
years, and since | have been using them
7 have never had a veterinary in my
barn. and have not lost horse from
either colo or distenlper, and will say
that any man with horse or horses
who keeps Sloans Imminent and Vet
Urinary Remedies In his barn will never
have occasion to call a veterinary"
Sloans Treatise on the Horse, sent
free to any horseman. Address Dr Earl
s. Slonn. Boston, Mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
NO STORM UNTIL NIGHT.
Testimony for Defense In Case of
I'lOOf vs.. Putnam.

The defense was completed In Chitten.
den county court Friday in the case
of Sylvester 4. Ploof VS.. Henry W. Put
nam and some evidence was offered by
the plaintiff in rehutal
The principal witnesses for the defense
were Albert Williams. caretaker of Put
hams island, Mrs. Williams. their awe
CONS and Wilbur Field. Mr.. Williams
testified that there was no storm on
tho day in question Just before dark t.
make II necessary FOR Ploof to tie UP his
beat To the Putnam dock. When VIII
hams told Ploof he must tic up else
where, Poof swore at him and the care,
taker threw off the hawscr Ploofs boa,
ny at anchor until after nine o'clock
In the evening the wind came UP. nearly
approaching IA gale and then Williams
offered to help Ploof tie up but Ploo!
declined mis- assistance.
Mrs, Williams testified practically the
same as her husband. The Williams
hoyS. aged nine and II years. respective
ly. testified that while Ploof was in sight
they left the island ana rowed TO the
mainland without dlificulty Wilbur
Field testified that he was row
ing from Birch island to Cedar island
and saw Poof taking out his rope to tie
up. Mr.. Field eaid he had no difficulty
IN rowing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
STATE AID FOR LIBRARIES.


In order to increase the efficiency OF
the free public library system OF Ner'
mont by aiding to place the best books
before It's citizens. particularly the young
and thus giving help 10 the cause of free
public education. the state board OF
library commissioners has been empow-
cred by the Legislature Of 1903 to give
assistance annually to those free public
libraries that are competently serving
the Inhabitants OF the towns in which
they are located.
In addition to the hundred dollars
worth OF books which may he given at
establishment. section of the new law
READS as folows:-"Said board may, In
its discretion. assist free public libraries
as follows: If n town whose grand list
exclusive Of polls does not exceed ten
thousand dollars. through its library
trustees satisfies the said board that It
| has free public library or libraries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
OFFICERS OF w. 9. T. U.
Were Elected Mt Annual Meeting Fri
day Afternoon.

The annual meeting of the Wonlans
Christian Temperance union was held al
tho Temple Friday Al 80 =. NJ, with
large attendance OF members and
friends. Mrs. r.. Nj. Wheeler presided
machine were enjoyed after which the
meeting opened with devotional exercises
The scripture was read by Mrs. Il, b.
Lund. honorary president, and prayer
was offered by Mrs. Hurlburt At the
memorial hour tribute was paid to the
memory o; Mrs, olive Griswold and
Mrs. G. y. Gray. and TO the memory of
II. G. Hammond. Il. O. Wormell and
Dr. Rend Of Shelburne.
The reports OF the recording secretary
and treasurer were read and accented.
Collins custodian Of the temple fund
and Mrs. l. f. Hatch, corresponding sec
rotary A solo. when the Tide Come.
In" was rendered ny Mrs H. c. Tillot
sen.
The election Of officers followed and
resulted as follows;
President-,Alrs. y. NJ Wheeler.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. 7. F.
Hatch.
Treasurer-Mrs. Jennie Ray.
Recording secretary--Miss Helen Well.
man.
Assistant secretary-Mrs. w. O, Spear
Auditor-Mrs. =. f. Hammond.
Reports or departments followed, aftel
which the prohibition map Of the United
States was shown. A song. "We'll Max
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS.
Rev. j. \. Ferguson, for Many Years
Camper Mt Cedar Beach.

Word was received in this city Thurs
day of the death in Brooklyn, n. Y, on
Wednesday. March II. of the Rev. James
A. Ferguson of Hanover X. j.. who has
passed the summer for many years at
Cedar Beach. Mr.. Ferguson had a slight
shock of paralysis few weeks ago but
seemed To be recovering and went TO
rrooklyn TO visit his daughter, Bella
While there he had another shock and
passed away. The funeral was held
in Hanover y. j.. on Saturday at 900
o'clock y. N. Mr.. Ferguson, who was
in his G6th year. is survived by wife
and daughter. For 10 years he had been
the pastor of a Presbyterian church in
Hanover. the anniversary being cee-
brated not long ago.
While visiting relatives in Burlington
some years ago he was taken TO Cedar
Beach and was so pleased with the place
| that he purchased a lot and built house.
Here he passed his vacation each sum-
mer until last year, when, because Of
Mrs. Ferguson's poor health. his annual
visit was omitted. During their soiourrs
at Cedar Beach and occasional visits. q
this city Mr.. Ferguson and family have
made many friends who will learn OF his
death with regret and extend sympathy
to the widow and daughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

100" .t'''s'''.'''.-. '.''''s''. .....' $3.50 -
1881 '.'......',..,, .,..,,...., S,Ss-.u"O
ltT' s''''"s.,ss... .s.'-..,...' lps 5Ci FN
The increase In eighteen years has been
more than so per cent. Tie expenditures
for the service have more than kept
pace with the receipts. there being an an
nual deficit. We are now eXpending for
rural free delivery alone about a. much
as the total receipts were in 1890. TIE
changes In the number OF postoftices in
the country show equally remarkable
evidences Of growth. In lSsQ there We're
hut ao3 postofflces in the country. and
now they number more than q 90. There
has been steady decrease. however. IT.
the number of postoffices FOR Several
years. High watermark was reached H.
1900. when the number was 7s, $50 The eS-
tension Of rural free delivery has had
much to do with decreasing the number
OF offices and II IL possible the decreas.
will continue for some years, as the free
delivery does away with the necessity for
Email rural offices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

composed OF q number of members held
together BY riveted connections. depend
largely upon tho design and workman
ship. and this failure has demonstrated
II Is absolutely necessary that tests Of
large sized members be made In order
that the engineer may know to what ex-
tent the built-up structure is affected by
the workmanship, so that he may know
what strength 20 allow for these riveted
connections. There is no machine in the
world that could test a chord OF the siz"
OF that which failed In the Quebec
bridge at the present time, or Of thu
size OF the recently completed Blackwell
island bridge. A machine Of the capacity
which We are building in Pittsburg
would test pieces OF one half the full
size Of tho large chords TO within the
elastic limit OF the material. and would
give the necessary information which is
so desired by tho engineer"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
UNIVERSITY TRACK MEET.
resh.n~n Win seventh Annual Inter
Class Trnck Contest.

The seventh annual nterclass track
me.: was held in the university gym.
nasiuru Friday, and was largely at
tended. The meet was won by the fresh
men with a points. Guttersor did good
work In the 3o-Yard hurdles. Squires also
did good work III the standing high
jump The meet however. did no, Offer
such excellent individual work as was
the case last year, when Hank" White
carried everything before him. The class
drills were well executed and an interpo-
lated number. an exhibition on the horse
and horizontal bar, was given by Van
Cor 10. medic. Root, II. Mooers. II. and
Baxendale, ~ The races were holly
contested the freshmen winning out in
close mile relay and the juniors, in the
floor relay. AZ the conclusion of the meet
dancing was enjoyed until one o'clock.
The events and distributior of points
We're follows
Thirty-yard d.lsli--Firs.. butcher, III;
second. Williams, -. third, Gebhardt,
10; time 3 AZ.
Shot rut-First. Squires T.: distance,
3. feet. inches second. Dodge. 20, dis
lance "a feet third. Welch, 10 distance
60 feet. 10 inches.
Floor reay-First 1910, time, 27is
Th!rty-yard hurdles-First, Gutterson,
II, second. Fuller. 10; thld, Burrage,
10. time l.
Running high iumpFirst. Gu'terson,
Y, height feet Q inches; second. Dewey.
20, height. feet. 3 inches. third Geo-
hardt, 10, height 4 feet inches
Pole vault-First. Wilson. % height S
fee. inches: second Squires, 10.
height. 6 feet : inches; third, Baker. -,
height feet / inch.
Standing high jump first Squires,
II, height feet j inches second. Baker,
IL. height fcct inches; third. Dewey.
%. height feet 3 inches.
Potato race--first, Baker Il: second,
Field. 20: third. Stevens. 10. time. Il 4-5.
Mile relay-Tirst, 1912; time 3 minutes
i5 4;j seconds.
Glass drills-First. 1911; second, 1912;
third. 1910.
Tho total distribution % points was:
Freshmen. a ;sopohomores, Is; juniors, &c
and seniors, r.
The officials for the meet were: Re
force, Mr. Munroe; Judges Prof. Stet-
son. M Munroe ana Collins. 60: clerk
Of course. Ira White, 10; timers. Prof.
! Ogle Mr. Wright. '05 and Dr.. Perkins;
announcer, watkins, 20, and starter,
| Campbell. '09
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
Mrs. N. r. Remington.

Mrs NJ r. Remington. aged 60 years
died at o'clock Sunday night OF organic
heart disease at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. c. j. Russell IS North W.noosk
avenue The funeral was held from
Mrs Russeli's residence at eleven o'clock
Wednesday. Mrs. Remington. whose
home was In H,nesburgh. with hei
husband had been spending the win.
ter here. She is survived by her husband
a ron. ". r. Remington Of Titchburg
Mass. daughter, Mrs. G. ]. Russell
three brothers. Martin and Henry Bate.
Of Richmond and Hiram Be IS of Jericho
and two sisters Mrs. Leonard Snyde,
ard Mrs. Williams of Chicago. She was
n member OF the Congregational Church
in Hinesburgh and interment was
made in that town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
CASE after CASE
Plenty More Like This In Bur.
1ingtOn.

Scorer % burlington people can tell
YOU s~~De s...s- ~.-nev Pills, Many
a happy citizcn masev - ru--,.,. r5ss.
ment ~ his experience. Hero is a case
Of IT, What better proof OF merit can
be had ther such endorsement
William winters. Is Smith Lane. Burl-
ington, Vt. SAYS: I'm 1905 7 was suffer
ing from Il dsordered condition of my
kidneys. tho principal symptoms of this
complaint being severe pain in tho
small OF my back and sometimes eN-
tending into my loins. At night ] was
very nervous and got up mornings feel
ing very tired and weary. wore plas-
tiers. but they gave me only temporary
relief. I finely procured Doan's Kidney
Pills NJ the Park Drug Store and a few
doses brought me relief I continued thei.
use, taking in all the contents of four
boxes when was cured. Anyone suffer
ing from kidney trouble should not
hesitate TO give Doan's Kidney Pills q
trial.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Mtlburn Co.. Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's and
take no other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
FEEDING ROOSEVELT IN AFRICA.

4 hunting party usually carries a
bountiful supply of rice. which can be
bought in any OF the Indian stores at
Mombasa or even at Taveta. Chop-boXes,
containing sixty pounds of canned goods.
will also be purchased in Mombasa
Among these canned goods will be found
pears peaches and apricots from Cali
fornia; picked tongues from South
America. corned beef from Australia,
ard devilcd ham and chicken from Chi
cago. Extract OF beef must be favorite
with the hunters, for ! saw many of the
natives. whose ear lobes are abnormal
ly pierced. wearing condensed milk
can In one ear and an extract Of bee I
jar In tho other An abundant supply Of
| condensed milk Is necessary for the
| Journey and plenty OF tea, coffee. and
| cocoa--es pecally ten. With the rice one
should take chutneY, n hot sauce made
IN India from the mango fruit mixed
with red pepper. This chutney Is said
to be a great preventive Of fever. When
starting from large towns like Mombasa
or Nairobi the party viii carry. as food
for the porters. large quantity OF
bananas. cocanuts. and long stalks al
the sugar cane, Some OF the native tribes
like the Wataveta. the Wachagga. and
Kikuyu. can live almost entirely upor
few heads n day OF common. coarse
maize or corn. Along the way they will
purchase from native vendors rount
balls, resembling popcorn balls. made
from n mixture OF white ants and cas-
savs -four. This cassava -four Is heater
up In mortars. and is made from thu