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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
STATUS OF L. s. L. ESTAB-
LLSHED.

The decision of the Supreme
Court, while it fails to give relief
to Tulane University in the mat
ter of the lease of the BarOnne
Street property, incidentally
establishes the fact that the
University is a private insti-
tuition, and that the State can
not properly sue in it's benefit.
This should settle the contention
that has been waging between
Tulane and the La. State Univer-
Sity, which has been brought to
the Legislature and fought out
there, and which has done more
than anything else to bring the
two universities into the disquiet-
ing and debaSlng influence Of ma
chine politics. We hope that the
opinion of the Supreme Court,
as given in its present form, will
put an end to the contention at
once and forever.
The Louisiana State Universe.
ty should be recognized as the
highest institution belonging to
the state, and all efforts of patri-
otto citizens will naturally tend
to its advancement. This may
be done without detracting from
the merits or prestige of Tulane
University, which, while it is of
South-wide Importance and infu-
ence, is located in Louisiana and
should be a source of pride, as it
is, of profit to the State. |
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
Seven RuIee of COttOn.RaiSing.

Dr.. Knapp, the government in
spector and crop expert said in a
speech at Memphis that the boil
weevil had bluffed the farmer by
producing Encouragement, pes
simism and loss of credit.
The speaker then submitted a
mass of statistical information
touching on conditions in many
counties in Texas and a number
of the parishes in Louisiana. He
insisted that from 30 to 40 per
cent of the decline in production
in the second year of the weevil
was due entirely to discourage.
ment and the consequent inabili.
ty to obtain advances from the
bankers. All of this depression,
DR.. Knapp declared, was charged
to the boil weevil, while it right.
fully should be charged against
the planters who succumbed to
opposition and threatened inva-
sion.
Following up his arraignment
of the planters themselves, DR..
Knapp furnished seven rules for
the guidance of those who would
fight the pest successfully. They
were as follows:
Early destruction of the stalks.
There must be better drainage
of the soil so there will be a good
stand and the crop can be work
ed soon after rains.
There must be excellent prepa.
ration of the soil for planting.
Plant early as the season will
permit and be safe.
Seed of an early maturing va
riety must be used; one that puts
out its fruit limbs low on the
stalk and fruits heavily. Rows
wider apart than usual. The
seed also must be of the best
quality.
Cultivation should be intensive.
Concluding, he said the Delta
lands were the most valuable on
the continent. They were in
trinsically worth 5000 an acre,
even if the boil weevil were an
inch deep over every foot of the
soil.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

Please print the piece and
send me a paper" writes some
one of an article almost entirely
of private interest. And yet the
publication and a copy of the pa
per are expected free! What
person would 60 into a store and
ask for a side of bacon free, and
a nickel's worth of cheese for
lagniappe? The storekeeper
would be aStOunded and think he
had a customer from the Big
House on the Hill. And vet in.
telligent persons will, without
giving a thought, make a request
of a newspaper, that amounts in
money to the same thing. All a
newspaper has to sell is it's space
and it's papers, and if it gives
that away, how is it to live? A
moments thought will convince
any one of the business of this
contention.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

The Town Councils course in
providing two fire escapes tor the
High School is laudable. The
children have been carefully
trained in the fire drill, for which
they are called at unexpected
times, and are learning to get
out of the building in a few min.
utes. Every precaution is, and
should be taken, in their behalf.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

Ex-Lieutenant Goveanor James
j. Jeffries died at his home in
Shreveport. He was prominent
in Louisiana politics when strong
men were most needed, He is
said to have been the first white
man after the civil war, to ad,
dress an assembly of negroes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

The Poll Tax Association of
New Orleans elected directors
and discussed putting women on
the board. Women are always
appreciated when it takes work
or the faculty of raising money
by popular giving. These ladies'
however should refuse repre-
SentatiOn without taxation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

Congressman Hitchcock charg.
es Secretary Ballinger with nep.
otism and graft while commits,
sioner of labor bureau. Balm.
ger issues denial of same.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

The senatorial deadlock in
Mississippi continues. Varda.
mans forces are confident of f.
nal victory.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

FOR RENT OR SALE-Land
known as the H. NJ. Williams
river plantation, also the Burgas
tract, adjoining Myrtle planta-
ton. The former place is well
adapted for rice culture or truck
growing. For terms, apply to
MRS. H. Nj. WILLIAMS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

Myrtle Reed says that women
should settle the servant prob
lem before they attack the right
of suffrage. BY the same course
of reasoning all employers should
be disfranchised when there is a
labor strike.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

The records at the Cl -
court house show that 'l p 40
t ber who have paid POI " 3
amount to 1904 about
than last year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

On account of removal | offer
for sale a portion of my house.
hold furniture, also my mich
COWS and cattle and mules, one
surrey. Apply to
NORRIS BURGAS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
For Rent.

My place, two miles from
Wakefield, containing 1856 acres,
of which $50 acres are in cultiva-
ton. | have also for sale a fine
young mule worth $3.50, and lao
barrels of corn. Apply to
Miss NELLIE RICHARDSON,
st. FranciSville, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

The docket for the February
term of criminal court promises
to be light.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
ON SCHOOL NAT
TIERS.

Speaking of tigureheads, the
State Board of Education itself
is not so sovereign and indepen-
dent" as might be supposed.
For example, at its last meeting,
the Board solemnly appointed e..
j. Brown, rural inspector Of
schools. And yet readers of
daily newspapers knew weeks
and weeks ago that Mr.. Brown
was the appOintee. Suppose
some one had Numbered, and the
State Board had failed to con-
firm the appointment, who would
have borne the blame? Who had
authority to appoint, prior to &C
ton of the State Board? But
why discuss these things? They
show for themselves.
In a published schedule of
textbooks, old and new, and
their comparative prices, with
reasons given for the change in
each case, the State Superinten-
dent naively states that Mrs. Ma
gruder's History Of Louisiana
was substituted for that Of Miss
Grace King, because the latter
was too difficult for use below
the seventh and eighth grades.
Who told Mrs. Magruder what
sort of history to write. and be-
ing told how was it known that
her history met the require
mentS? Who examined it, since
it was in manuscript? And why
was she favored with inside in
formation as to what was want.
ed more than other writer's in
Louisiana? Does not the whole
transaction flavor of favOritism
without special testimony being
produced?
The investigating committees
call upon the parish superinten-
dents and nigh school principals
for opinions upon the merits or
defects of the textbooks accen.
tuate the tendency to make and
keep it a family affair. And we
venture to predict that these
officials will not find much fault
with those books. For one thing,
because they are all in thorough
love and accord with the powers
that be over them. No other
sort is tolerated.
And this is a fact. Every local
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

FOR SALE-My entire truck
farming and plantation outfit,
implements, harness, tools, hay
and feedstuff and other items on
hand. For particulars phone me.
H. M. GASTRELL,
Phone 20X.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
For Sale.

For Sale.
5large mules in good condition.
SINGH Ericsson Hot Air
pump.
10 #. Imperial Windmill with
80 #. 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. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

A writer
slsche Anzei.
dents to sh,
was not unkr
and a that Geo
ion in a move
made use of |
was well fou
much like tb
were also usd
" Priests as
aicatioO betV
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22

FOR RENT OR SALE-My
residence now occupied by Nor
ris Burgas. For particulars in.
quire or write
SAM ROSENTHAL,
st. Francisville.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1910-01-22
Miscellaneous Advertisements

Two Houses for Rent. APP.
ply to
j. M. BELL, Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
BURNETT TO GET
 IMPORTANT PLACE

Russellville, November 15.-(Special.)- At the converting of the Sixty-second Congress John l.. Burnett, representa- tive of the Seventh district, compris- ing the counties of Franklin, Winston, St. Clair, Etowah and Cherokee, will become chairman of the committee on immigration and naturalization. This will give the south much knowledge of the conditions of immigration which here tofore has been withheld, and as MT. Burnett has made a special study of the different classes of immigrants which land in this country annually, much good is sure to result. For several years Mir. Burnett has condemned the low classes of Italians who have arrived in this country in great numbers to work in the mines and factories, many of these Italians emigrating to Alabama as laborers in the coal and iron district. A few years ago he made a trip of in- spection, as a member of the committee on immigration, to the home of the low class Italian in southern Italy, and his condemnation of the surroundings in which these immigrants are reared Is strong,
 The cotton glnneries of Russellville lave ginned to date about 12O0 bales of cotton this being up to the average for this time of year. though the gins were started later than usual this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
This Home Made Cough Syrup Will Surprise You stops Even Whooping Cough Quickly. A Family Supply
 At Small Cost

Here is a home made remedy that takes hold of a cough instantly and will usually cure the most stubborn case in "A hours. This recipe makes pfnt-enough for whole family. You couldn't buy as much or as good ready made cough syrup for s2.50
 Mix one pint of granulated sugar with H pint of warm water, and stir 2 minuaes. Put 2h ounces of Pinex (b0 cents worth) in pint bottle, and add the Sugar Syrup. This keeps per fectly and has a pleasant taste--child- ren like 1t Braces up the appetite and is slightly laxative, which helps end a cough.
 You probably know the medical value of pine in treating asthma, bronchitis, and other throat troubles, sore lungs, etc. There Is nothing bet ter. Pinex Is the most valuable con centrated compound of Norway white pine extract, rich in guiaicol and all the natural healing pine elements. Other preparations will not work in this formula.
 The prompt results from this mex pensive remedy have made friends for 1t in thousands of homes in the United States and Canada, which ex- plains why the plan has been imi- tated often, but never successfully.
 A guarantee of absolute satisfaction. or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex or will get it for you. If not, send to The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
S3.5O Recipe Cures
 Weak Men FREE
send Name and Address Today-You Can Have 1t Free and Be Strong
 and Vigorous.

have in my possession prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor. weakened manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought on by excesses. un- natural drains, or the follies of youth. That has cured so many worn and ner- yous men right in their own homes ,yithout any additional help or medicine that I think every man who wishes to re- gain his manly power and virility, quick iy and quietly, should have copy. so T nave determined to send a copy of the .,rascription free of charge, in a nlain nrdinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for 1t.
 This prescription comes from phvs,. ,,an who has made q special study of ,,,an and am convinced 1t is the surest- .ot,rg combination for the cure of dets- c,ent manhood and yigor failure ever put together.
 think l owe 1t to my fellow man to sand them copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discour- ayed with repeated failures may stop drug. ~ino himself with harmful patent medi- cines secure what believe is the quick est- acting restorative, upbuilding, spot to,,chir< remedy ever devised and ao cure himself at home quietly and quickly Tust drop me a line like this; Dr., A. E yrninson, 43O2 Luck building. Detroit 1ssch. and I will send you a copy. of fhis splendid recipe in plain, ordinary Envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge s3 to S5 for merely Vriting out a prescription like thia-bul i oond t entirely freq
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Louisiana Day Observed

Council Bluffs. la. November 15.-- Louisiana Day at the National Horti- cultural congress today attracted a large attendance and resulted in an en- from the south. Governor Sanders of Louisiana, who was prevented from filling an engagement at the exposition by reason of an extra session of the legislature, was represented by Sena- tor Barret, who made an address. Col onel James Travis of Austin, Tex, was among the speakers Congressman Walter l. Smith of Council Bluffs pre- sided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Colbert to Hold Annual Fair

Tuscumbia, November 15.--t tSpecial.) Enterprising farmers and business men of Colbert county have organized for the purpose of holding annual fairs and the name of the Colbert County Fair association was adopted. The officers are l.. T. Pride, president; Fred Streit and Richard Pruitt, vice presidents. John Sherrod. secretary;H A. Rand, treasurer. The association will be in- corporated with capital stock of s6ooo. individual holding to be limited To $500 The association is the outgrowth of the successful agricultural day held several weeks ago. It is the purpose of the association to hold fairs every year and a committee was appointed by President Pride to sell the stock and thus put the enterprise ion solid financial basis.
 The city of Tuscumbia will probably donate the 15 acres necessary for the half mile track. stables and grandstand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
NEGRO DIES WHOM
 BUD FORD SHOT Trouble Seems to Haunt Bob
 Clemens CLAIMS DOG HAD RABIES Animal Had Bitten Several Other Dogs
 
CLAIMS DOG HAD RABIES
Animal Had Bitten Several Other Dogs and Also Two Men, Who Have Gone to Montgomery for
 Treatment

Decatur. November 15.-(Special)- George Taylor, the negro who was shot Sunday afternoon by Bud Ford, chief of inc city fire department, died this morn irr. Ford's preliminary trial was set to take nlace this morning before Justice Eugene Ferris, but was continued until tomorrow It will be remembered that Taylor was advancing on Chief Ford with a drawn knife and threatening to Kill him when Chief Ford shot the negro through the stomach with revolver.
 poh C,lemnons who was recently ac- omitted of the charge of the murder of the Edmondson family near woodland Mills. this county, and the burning Of their home and barn, seems to be the victim of a series of unfortunate cir cumstances. Ever since his acquittal he has been living with his wife and child yen on the corner of East Grand street and Maple street, New Decatur. Today one of his children died with diphtheria and two of his other children are i'll with the same disease. Clemmons himself has been quite i'll ever since he was acquitted Of the charge.
 William Scharfenberg, well known and prominent merchant of New Decatur, is seriously i'll with Brights disease at his home in West New Decatur, and his re- covery Is extremely doubtful.
 The Rev. pr. J. D. Newman, pastor of the First Methodist church. has been called to the pastorate of the First Bap- list church, which church has been with out a pastor for some weeks past. pr. Newman declined the call. However, it is quite an unusual procedure for one denomination to call pastor from an- other denomination. pr. Newman is one of the most able ministers in this DOT tion of the state and for a number of wears has been the secretary of the North Alabama Methodist conference.
 Word has just been received from the Pastuer institute at Montgomery to the effect that the dog which few days ago bit Sox Sorber and Joe Pettey and ne- gro was infected with rabies. MT. Sor- Dor and MT. Pettey have gone to Mont gomery to take the Pastuer treatment. A number of dogs inN New Decatur, which were bitten by the rabid dog, have been killed
 As result of what Morgan county farm lands will produce under the proper cultivation, Casey Holland, who owns a small farm about one mile out of De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Balloon Is Stfn Missing

Essen-on-t the Ruhr, Germany, No- vember 15-There Is no trace of the missing balloon Saar which disap- peared soon after the start of race at this place on Sunday. The missing balloon Hessen landed safely today in north Germany. Twenty-two German torpedo boats and other war craft searched the waters in all directions yesterday and today. They gave up the search tonight. Lieutenant Rommeler, Captain Lange and civilian, Herr Hermann, are on board the missing balloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
BresIer Sues City

Tuscumbia, November 15.-(Special) Aaron Bresler. who last week filed suits in the Colbert county circuit court for damages aggregating $sO, ,O0o growing out of his incarceration pend- Ing lunacy hearing, yesterday filed suit against the city of Tuscumbia for 5000 damages. MT. Bresler was his own lawyer and the bill filed is unique. The style of the bill is Aaron Bres- Ter vs. city of Tuscumbia, N P Tompkins, mayor, and N. P. Tompkins. and In 1t he alleges that he was placed in cess pools. that the beds were filthy and he was denied fire and food" He alleges that he was imprisoned for debt, which is in violation of United States and state constitutions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
SALOONS RAIDED AND
 LIQUOR DESTROYED

Bagley, Minn., November 15.--Indian Agent Way and two deputies today raided the saloons here and destroyed 26 cases of bottled liquor and the con- tents of seven casks of whisky. wine and brandy were poured into the streets.
 MT. Way said the recent granting of licenses to saloons by the Bagley coun- cil was illegal and the council would be held liable to prosecution by the government under the Indian treaty, which forbids liquor being brought on to lands covered by the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
NEWS OF EUFAULA
Big street Fair Is i'm Progress and Is
 Meeing With Much Success

Eufaula, November 15.-(Special.)-- Eufaula is in the midst of the great est street fair ever known in it's his- tory. The Johnny Jones aggregation of shows reached the city yesterday ana by late afternoon everything was In readiness for the entertainment which will hold throughout the entire week. All the principal business streets are crowded with tents and the brass band makes things go merry. The public schools will dismiss for three days to allow the pupils to take in the exhibi- tions and the week will be given over to frolic and fun. The streets are fast being thronged with visitors from all sections and the crowds promise to be considerably augmented by the middle of the week. Nearly every church de- nomination, including a bevy of pretty girls of the Alabama Brenau, has pro- vided lunch stands or candy booths, all of which are being liberally patronized. The fair promises to prove big sue cess in every way.
 George Vaughan. whos was so brutal ly beaten by negro gamblers on the river bridge Sunday morning, is re- covering and his friends hope soon to see him out again.
 Owing to the illness of Charles Cooper. the contractor. for the New Episcopal church here, work on the structure has not progressed in several weeks. MT. Cooper Is confined from illness at his home in Mountain Creek
 The river here Is again at a very low stage. In many sections wells have gone dry and ginneries in the neighborhood of Hawkinsville have to have the boilers supplied with water that is frequently hauled several miles
 P c. Deal, popular citizen, former ly of Ozark, had to be taken to his home in that city this week on account of illness.
 Cotton Is coming in slowly for the season and the receipts are falling off rapidly. It is believed that large ma pority of the farmers are inclined to hold for higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
CONTINUE HUNT FOR
 NEGRO MURDERER

Mobile, November 15.-A special from Biloxi, Miss, says:
 The hunt continues for Dennis Poke, the negro who shot and killed his fatncr- in-law, William Handy, and an old negress named Ada Walker, and shot off one of the fingers of his wife at DeBuys yesterday. News reached this city this morning that the Walker woman died during the night. Chief of Police Staehl- ing, Police Officer Randolph and others gre searching in every nook and corner between Biloxi and DeBuys for the fugi- tive. who Is said to have large number of shells loaded with buckshot and nail heads. It is said that Poke Is determined not to be taken alive and that he was seen around DeBuys about o'clock last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
THOMAS MORRISS
 DIES IN MOBILE

Mobile, November 15.-(Special.) J. Thomas Bragg Morriss, senior member of the cotton factories firms of T. B. Nor riss Co.,, of Mobile, known throughout the south. was found dead this morning at o'clock in a room at the Battle House. The cause of death is given as hemorrhage of the lungs. Deceased was 61 years old and had not been in the best of health for several years.
 MT Morriss returned to Mobile Monday from Suggsvile, Ala. where he had wis., ited month Mrs Morriss is at Suggs- vile now. Several months ago Mr. Nor riss went to San Antonio, Tex, in search of better health. Later he went to Ashe- vile and remained brief period. Deceased was formerly member of the local firm of w. J. Hearin & Co and succeeded it in business. He was a mem Der of the Mobile Cotton Exchange. vice president of the Mobile cotton mills, di- rector of the Stonewall Insurance com pany and member of the Adhesion club.
 Besides a wife, formerly Miss Emma Hearin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Hearin of Mobile, Mir Morriss is survived by a daughter. Mrs. A. l.. Staples of Scranton, Miss, brother, John E. Nor rlss or Birmingham, and a sister, Miss Mamie Morriss of Suggsvile
 The central Alabama conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, composed of 160 ministers, convenes in Emanuel church here tomorrow and will continue until Sunday night. Bishop H. E. Parks of Chicago will preside. Nearly Sl0,000 will be raised for education and missionary purposes.
 Col E. L. Russell. vice president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, has accepted an invitation of the Birmingham Cham Der of Commerce to deliver an address at the All-Alabama commercial and indus trial convention at Montgomery at its evening session November 29