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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24

Hayemeyer may have been a good expert. but 1t was difficult for him to judge our conditions out there
 Wasn't MT. Havemeyer also in control of the Spreckles sugar interests in Cali fornia O. asked Mir Madison.
 MT. Havemeyer once made a remark to me-" said MT. Cutler that led me to believe he wasn't. That was during
 the life of Adolph Spreckes. He said to me- we own 5l per cent of that re- finery but cant do anything with 1t.
 l cant get the information I want . "One of the remarkable features about this investigation" Mir. Madison re marked. Ifs that everyone seems to think
 Henry O. Havemeyer was masterful
 man, vet no one was willing to follow his advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
"A DANGEROUS INNOVATION. $

Here is what student of our gov ernmental institutions has to say about the tendency toward judicial legisla- tion'':
 Through the sole right to exercise this power( to interpret the Constitu- tion) our Federal Judiciary has be- come in reality the controlling branch of our government. Our Su- preme Court thus has what virtually amounts to the power to enact as we'll as the power to annul Con- gross can legislate only with the con- sent of the Federal Judiciary; but the latter, through it's control over the interpretation of the Constitution may in effect 1egislate without the con- sent of the other branches of the gov ernment, and even in opposition to them Under the guise of an indepen- dent judiciary, we have in reality an independent legislature,or rather an in- dependent legislative and Judicial body combined. This union of sovereign legislative authority and ordinary ju- dicial functions in the same indepen- dent body is significant and dan- gerous innoVa tion in government
 This quotation is taken from ''The Spirit of American Government" by J. Allen Smith, Professor of Political Science in the University of Washing ton,-a book that should be studied by every person who wants to know more about the government under which he is living
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
THE NEW ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Speculation from Republican Stand point on the Reapportionment and the Next Presidential
 Election.

(F'rom the New York Tribuneo
 President Taft having signed the re- apportionment bill the electoral col lege of 1912 will comprise 524 members. If Arizona and New Mexico are ad- mitted in time to vote next year it's membership will be increased to 531. Speculation as to the effect of these increases on the normal voting strength of the two parties is already active.
 The most potent result of the growth of the country in the last three de- button of political strength is concern ed, the diminution of the influence of the former solid South. In 1884 and 1888, when the South was still un- brokenly Democratic, it was able to cast 153 votes, and Democratic can didate for president needed only AS more votes to win. These he could diana, or New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. If the solid South of 1884 and 1888 were still in existence it would be able to cast next year 1855 nine votes being in- cluded. But even with that addition there would be a shortage of 7S votes. majority of the new electoral col lege being 263. To make good that shortage a Democratic candidate would have to carry New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Connecticut.
 The old solid South has, however, been broken up. Delaware has be come Republican, and so has West Virginia. Missouri was carried by MT. Roosevelt in 1904 and by MT. Taft in 1908, and Mary1and's vote was di- .vided in both those elections. Delaware, West Virginia and Missouri have 29 votes, and a Democratic presidential candidate would have to win them
 
 where in the North. Only three north ern states-Colorado, Nevada and Ma braska, with Is votesJsupported MT. Bryan at the last presidential elec- tion.
 The uphill character of the task ahead of the Democratic party next year can be shown in another way. Tn 1908 MT. Taft got 321 electoral votes and MT. Bryan 162-the formers ma- jority being 159. The states which went Republican have gained 32 votes by the reapportionment and the states which went Democratic have gained 10. The present Republican advantage is therefore 1S1, and the Democratic nominee will have to hold MT. Bryan's strength and gain 91 votes in states which went Republican in 1908 in or der to win. New York's 45 votes will be the chief stake to be fought for If this state goes Republican the Dem ocratic candidate will be doomed. But even if he should happen to carry New York, which now seems highly improb- able, he would have to get 46 votes elsewhere. New Jersey, Indiana and Missouri would furnish 47, but there is little prospect of the Democratic party's holding Colorado, with six votes, because of the Democratic at tack on it's industries, against which even it's Democratic representatives in Congress have been loudly protest ing. The new distribution of power makes it considerably harder than it was in 1884 and 1892 for the South to grasp the presidency through an alliance with a few northern states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

and buildings. 2
 Be careful to elect men of tudz- ment, and not choose men for the salIs of political preference, as is done many times. It makes the work of the board of relief very difficult.
 Make a thorough investigation fl each piece of property in the town.
 The assessors should visit the prao- erty, inspect it thoroughly and s9- praise the same.
 Careful measurement of land areas and sizes of floor surfaces in buffd- ings.
 More personal inspection and do less office work.
 Apparently the assessors experiercs very little difficulty in listing indfvfd- ual property. but they have no means Of getting at corporations and as ths state creates the corporation. it would seem that 1t could handle the taxes better than town board.
 More time and more compensation
 Would advise that all the assessors view the property and so do away with the chance of the old saying that any favoritism had been shown.
 The property in this town should be re-assessed, and a majority of t1s board should view it together.
 We believe in reassessment.
 A committee of five men of k1o~n integrity to make complete canvass CS 3fe town and apprai5s J1e DTcT~ v at market value. Such list would be of greatest value to board of ss- sessors
 The chairman of the board of asses- sors met with our board of relief each day during our sessions. We appsovs of this, as it has been great hs1U to this board.
 Each piece of property should 5s numbered. 1i>i ca
 Make board of assessors non -Varsf< san. ls 1a
 Careful work, and neithsT fear nor favor for any one. sS The compensation is too sr1sIEi
 The assessors should dew6tena 1iffIs more time, and not depend upon others to help them. The asssssrnent could be done better than ftds now.
 Continued on Pakean nl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
or in other words have the tax col

or in other words have the tax col lected semi annually. Would suggest a state survey, same as western states have adopted. Give us more simple laws with less exemptions, so that man with or dinary intelligence can collect without getting into trouble.
 Provide for a compulsory revalua- tion of real property by disinterest- ed board, and a board that is famil- far with the class of property it is ap- praising.
 assessing. and a personal examina tion of the property (real estate) at least every five years. One assessor should be at work the entire year examining real estate and getting data for the board
 Make it compulsory for every town that is in debt to lay aside not less than two mills on the grand list each year until enough is accumulated to pay total debt or pay each year the amount raised by the two mills toward the debt. making it optional with the town which method to use.
 Changes as to Boards of Relief.
 The laws relating to the board of relief are open to improvement, if the ideas of members of such boards are worth anything. Abolish the board of relief frankly yrseas aozne- body serving on that kind of a board. Other suggestions are:
 Board of relief should be elected in the same manner as assessors for sim liar term of years. One must be ac- quainted with the duties in order to be of any value to the town
 Make a permanent board, electing one every year.
 To Obviate Inequalities in Lists.
 There are suggestions galore as to the work of assessors, to obviate the inequalities in lists, among them be- ing the following:
 Revaluation of all property
 Visit farms in June when land can be judged by growth of hay and other crops
 Personal canvass.
 Valuations placed separately on land
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
is done in other towns. it might be

is done in other towns, it might be worth the while to see if it couldn't t be included.
 There is only one way to equalize valuations, and that is to have houses and land graded in different classes. I think the tax on automobiles by the state would be true assessment, much better than the present plan. Some with high horsepower pay the same as some with low.
 Uniform blank tax list for entire state should be provided.
 Official records covering detailed de- scription and development of property, sales and general information as a ready reference which would enable us to establish values beyond dispute.
 Manufacturers should be taxed on improved machinery which gives them a greater income and certainly makes their plant more valuable.
 Some way should be found to include personal property for assessment pur- poses It occurred to me that the banks ought to help out in this reS pect by giving a list of deposits and depositors, or some other method.
 Registration and taxation of motor boats.
 If every man would list his entire property, vehicles, barns. outbuildings money at interest bonds, etc, there would be hardly a town that would be in debt.
 Would suggest the appointment of a commissioner to appraise mill prop erty.
 The board of relief has no sugges- tion to make and we know that the property owners feel that the burden is about all they can bear. They feel that more economy on the part of their representatives in Hartford would be more business1ike.
 Would like to see provision where by one-half of the town could pay their tax early enough to save the town from borrowing money in ad- vance to carry them along until the taxes come in. This would save the town considerable interest. The oth- CT part of the tax could be made pay able later, thereby meeting obligations at that time. and balance of<the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS.

Their action controls your health. Read what Foley Kidney Pills have done for your neighbor. Mrs. H. W. Allen, Quincy, H., says: About a year ago my kidneys began bothering me. I had swelling in my ankles and limbs, then headaches and nerN- ous dizzy spells, and later severe backaches. I was getting worse, when I began taking Foley Kidney Pills. I kept on taking them until was once more freed of all kidney trouble and suffering I have a great deal to thank Foley Kidney Pills for and shall always recommend them" F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

Lingerie waists made of dimity are seen in the newest models in some of the exclusive shops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
UNDERPRICE

Summer negligee shirts in new stripe and figure designs very attractive patterns. Full cut and well made. Sizes A to IT neckband.
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New Strength for Bad Backs
Colfax Residents are Learning How to
Exchange the Old Back for
Stronger One.

Does your back ache, feel weak
and painful?
Do you suffer headaches, languor
and depression?
Is the urine discolored, passages
irregular?
The kidneys are calling for help.
Sick Kidneys cannot dotheir work,
Give them the help they need.
Backache il generally kidney ache.
To cure it you must cure the kid
neys.
Use a tested aud proven kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood
the test.
A remedy especially for kidney all
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Convincing proof In Colfax endorse
ment:
G.E Lampman. agent l.. X. & N
Ry., Colfax. La. says: 'Doan's Kid
ney Pills have been used In my fami
ly with good results and l gladly
recommend them. They brought
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them"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
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sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an'
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500 pairs S~x1V, sash, II Its, cy-
press glazed. at 81. % per pair.
500 pairs S''x1Vv cypress blinds r.
II. at u. . per pair.
800 pairs 1Wfx12" sash. l2lts, cy-
,npss glazed at $3.50 per pair.
900 pairs cypress blinds. l0"xlT" r.
X. at 81. 80 per pair.
80 pairs 1V'xl4" cypress sash.
glazed, at 81 IS per pair.
go pairs lW,xl4v cypress blinds al
81. Is per pair.
40 cypress panel doors. 2 It Sx6 II
8 at 81 80 each.
200 cypress panel doors, 2 IT 10x7 4
at $235 each.
2UO cypress panel doors, 2 It 6x6 II
6 at $50 each.
400 cypress transoms at SOC each.
rs XxlV" Window frames ~ each.
10 lV,x12" window frames at ~ 81
each.
81 1Oyx1Y, window frames at SIT
each.
Door frames. mantels. columns
lbrackets-all the above 10 new cy
press material.
AMERICAN CISTERN WkS,
luz Ruce st, New Orleans, La.
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Succession Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish
OF Grant. Louisiana.
No. 1890.
Succession Of Jesse and Sarah Bax-
ley. deceased.
By virtue OF an order and jutlg-
ment Of the Hon. w. +. Blackman.
Judge OF the 18th Judicial District
Court Of Grant parish. Loui~Iana.
rendered aud signed April Z. 1911.
will sell at fhe principal front door
of the court house ae t'olfax. La
between the hours for judicial sales,
on
SATURDAY. Aug. 26. 1911,
to the last und highest bidder, the
following described property, to e.
feet u partition thereof:
East half of southwest quarter
west half of southeast quarter. and
southeast quarter Of southeast quar-
| ter of ssection eight. township sever
north. range two west. and foul
head Of cattle. and such other NOV
able property as may belong to thu
| SUGGESTIONS Of jesse and Sarah Bax
| ley which may he produced on tin
day vi sale.
| BY order of the court Messrs .. c
! Watson and Clsud Black well are ap
kpointed appraisers to appraise salt
I property for purposes OF sale, ant
they shall report ON or before III a. IN
! Aug. rs, 1911. therefor.
Terms of sale-For each. eubiec
to appraiseinent, the property Il
hiring not less than two-thirde q
the appraisemsnt.
Coliax. La., July 20, 1911.
ABB. PERKINS,
Sheriff OF Grant Parish, La
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$1,000 Salary
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MANY HAVE SAID 1T

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We clip the above quotation from
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NUMBER As
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure the
white corpusr.es attack disease germs
like tigers. But often germs multiply
so fast the little fighters are overcome.
Then zee pimples. boiIs. eczema. salt
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They make rich. red blood, strong nerves
and build up your health. Try them.
soc ut all druggists.
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Thirty Years Together.

Thirty years Of association-think OF
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stands out in that time-or the worth
lessness OF bad one. So there's no
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Ariss. Concord. Mich. who writes: II
have used DR.. Kings New Discovery for
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MANY families have used it forty years
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PROTECT
The Health of Yourself and
Family

po,.,, Hart, ss r,rs,,s rod IN nrovifls,
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Mrs. j. C. Meade, of Hyatfsvflle.
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For wears have entered with
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induced me to write To rope Meut-
cine Co.. Washington. u. o.. Tor u
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let's. the very nrst dose Oi Two tao-
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Sheriff Sale.

0mckIM 001cs
18th Judicial District Court. Parish
Of Grant. Louisiana.
George H. Mcknight va. John J.
Brown.
No. 2J72
By virtue Of a rit III Il Ia issued
out of the honorable Thirseenth Ju'
dieial District Court aud To me al
rected I'm the above entitled suit.
have seized and will offer for sale. he
tween the hours prescribed by Law
for judicial sales. on
SATURDAY. sept. 16. 1911.
the following described property
seized as the property of the defend
ant. tO-wtt:
The southwest quarter OF section
80. township 8 north. range 2 west
I'm Grant parish. Louisiana.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the bene
tit of appraisencnt.
This August 10. 1911.
A. B. PERKINS.
Sheriff OF Grant Parish. La.
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Constable Sale.

Second Justice Court. Ward Seven,
Grant Parish. Louisiana.
Alonzo Bird vs. Henderson Tucker
By virtue OF a writ of fieri facIas
Issued out uf the I'd Justice Court
ward Z. Grant parish. La. aud e.
me directed In the above entitled
suit. i have seized and will offer fo'
sale at the office uf said Justice. on
SATURDAY. Aug. ~. 1911.
ut ~ O'Clock NJ. the following de
scribed property, to-wit:
800 oak ties.
Terms of sale-Cash. subject to ap
praisement.
c. j. HUTCHINSON,
Constable.
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Taken ny by Steve A finetrong and
estraypd before the undersigned JUS
tice of the Peace. one red and white
pIded COW. marked with crop, eplit
and under lit In the right ear, upper
slope aud uusler bit In left ear. about
q years old Appraised by h. w.
Nichols and j. w. Hardin to rs
worth $l2.
Unless the owner comes forwur-l
and proves property and pays nj
legal charges. same will he sold -
the Iast and highest bidder inr rn~ll.
at Steve Armstrong;, on Aas. ".
1911. ut Z y. IN.
This July 20, 1911
J. ~. SkETHF,
!. p. Ward = sirr" ~.
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Smoking Candidates Out of Their Holes.
Bentley, La, Aug. IA, 1911.
-. ~ DI..J.

Bentley, La. Aug. IA, 1911.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
In reply to letters requesting
Hon. A. P. Pujo, Congressman
from this district, and Gov. j. Y.
Sanders; candidate for Senator, to
favor some action by Congress-
tina, will settle the question OF
titles to lands claimed by settlers
on the Backbone Land Grant, l
have received answers, and give
you their replies in part, as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Pujo says: "Your letter of
the Goth ult., with reference to the
Backbone Land Grant, reached me
this morning from Lake Charles,
together with the newspaper clip
pings. / will give the matter my
careful consideration and will as
certain IN the near future why
these cases have not been dispos-
I'd of. The patents having issued
Congress is without power, by
Legislative action, to affect theiI
legal status, this being matter
TO be determined by the courts
but Congress has the power t.
bring about an expeditions settle
ment Of the question
We are very glad Mr.. Puj'
thinks that Congress has the pow
or to bring about an expedition
settlement. 1t is up to Congress
to bring about this settlement
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II suffered intensely after eating and
no medicine or treatment tried seem
ed to do anv good. writes H. N. YonnR-
peters, Editor of the Sun. Lake View,
Ohio. 1.-The frat few doses OF Chamber
Iaiu's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave
one surprising relief and the second bot
tie seemed to give me new stomach
and perfectly good health For sale
by all dealers.
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Betrayed or Stolen.

Missing from my place near latt.
La. two 8 year old Niles, one "A dark
bay with small star IN face. good
saddler, Is hands high. The othe,
clay bank color. with white ia face
Left with bell on about June oath
A suitable reward will he paid foI
any Information leading fo their re
covery.
LEWIS BANKSTUN,
au5-4t~ Iatt. La.
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attic Journal scne agriculture ETC.


Cuts and bruises may be healed IN
about one third the time required by
the usual treatment by applying Cham
berlaiD's Liniment. 1t is an antiseptic
and causes such injuries to heal with
out maturatiou. This liniment also re-
iieves soreness OF the muscles and rheu-
matte pains. For sale by all dealers.