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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-12-21
Answering a Lady's Questions
AS to Socialism.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE NINE

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think alike have been prevented from voting
alike. How? By party lines and inherited
party and sectional hatreds.
What's to hinder the people from getting
good men in office? What's to hinder the re-
peal of the class legislation which enriches the
few to the beggarment of the many?
Nothing but ignorance. prejudice and indif
ference.
We don't need "revolution' to bring about
needed reforms. We don't need to sink the
ship because pirates have boarded her. Throw
out the pirates, and put honest men at the
helm. The people cam do it, if the people
qDiW
Here are the main objections to Socialism:
CD Their system would destroy the home
They believe in mating, unmating and remat-
ing, without the interposition Of any consti-
tuted authorities. Southern and Western So
cialists refuse to believe this; but [ state a
provable facts
See, for instance, what was part of the
platform, or program of the international
Conference Of Socialist Women, at Copen-
hagen last August. Their 4th plank reads:
"SociM protection and 2rovisiop FOB
MOTHERHOOD AND INFANTS"
What does that imply? It means that the
mother and her children shall be supported
and educated by "Society." The temporary
"wife" will not look to the father Of her child
for maintenance. She is to be charge upon
the public-she and her children. Such is the
orthodox Socialist doctrine
In that case, how is home-life in the true
sense possible?
The Husband" will not be the responsible
head of family, it's provider and it's protec-
low ;o 10 10 ~
that is, by Society.
Mrs Searcy need not doubt for one moment
that this is the true Socialist doctrine how
ever bitterly some dupe may deny.
(2) Socialism tends towards Atheism. It
rejects the supernatural and believes in the maa-
te11o7istic. They have no faith in devils, angels
and God. They believe our religion to be as
false as all those which preceded it, and all
those that are co-existent with it.
Herr Bebel boldly proclaims in his book
that "Rezigiom qcM disappear"
[ can't believe that the world will be i'm
proved by Kidding mankind of the sense of
responsibility to Higher Powers The ma
terialistic conception tends to make men and
women live for themselves, only, and to drag
everybody down to "do-as-I- do please" lev
Ell. Moral responsibility is a mighty leverage
for good, and Atheism is NOT
81 Socialism would corrupt morals de-
grade the species, loosen the bands of self
restraint, and plunge lustful men into indis-
cr;minate debauchery. The aOonaem a0ouzd be
the qc0rst sufferers.
In BebeIs book he announces the Socialist
doctrine on that most important sub ject. He
says that sexual appetite should be gratifed
the same as hunger and thirst; and that when
two persons of opposite sexes feel the same
inclination at the same time and place, they
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-12-21
PAGE TWELVE
A Typical Example of How the
Roman Wolves Get PrODerty.

THERE were two young girls in Kentucky
why Inherited a fortune. They were
Roman Catholics They had been reared in
che Roman superstition. They had been taught
that the priests cannot sin. Consequently,
they were just the kind of girls to be victim
lied by those willy hypocrites.
The Romanlsts, at that time (1872) were
moving heaven and earth to establish great
university in Washington City, Their eyes
slsters-and they began one of Romes per-
fdlous campaign against them. They were
piled with all sorts of persuasons. were told
how God would be pleased and glorifed if
the helresses would give an endowment for
Gods great university, and so forth and so on.
The Caldwell sisters were just at that i'm
questionable age when religious enthusiasm
can SO easily be aroused and imposed on.
The girls gave the dollars ($350,0O0), and
the great university was established NV
A few years afterwards those ladies came to
know what this voracious hierarchy really is
and they threw off the chains of Rome
They bitterly denounced the manner in
which they had been virtually robbed by the
priests whom they had been educated to rever-
ence.
Both the sisters became Protestants of the
militant sort, and never ceased to excoriate the
usefulness. the rapacity and the hypocrisy of
this Romanist priesthood.
That was more than 40 years ago; but the
system and the practice remains the same.
In Mobile, Alabama, there was recently a
priest why "got around" dying woman
wrote her will, and got her signature thereto,
when she was in the throes Of the last agony
He wheedled her-by the customary "Glory-
of-God- and-the- Virgin Mary" racket to disin-
herit her own flesh and blood. Everything,
1o4k L. L..
Here is the account of it, as published in
the Mobile Register, of August 4th, 1911:
UJTRY DECTARFS MRS GRAFT
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Conflagration.

On Monday evening, at about
8 o'clock. fire was discovered in
the residence of DR.. W. L. Lions,
Of Lions, and before help could
be summoned the structure was
a mass of flames. The plantation
bells rang out and many citizens
from near and farresponded and,
through their heroic efforts sue
ceeded in saving the large store
building which was within twen-
ty feet of the house.
The cause or origin of the fire
is unknown. The residence was
a large wooden frame structure,
with eight living rooms, dining
and sitting rooms and parlor, and
was valued at $500. The fire
made such rapid progress that
only three dining-room chairs
were saved. Insurance was car
ried on both building and con-
tents. The providential rainy
season, a heavy shower having
fallen on the morning of Monday,
helped in a measure the saving
Of adjoining structures from the
flames.
We are requested to extend
special thanks to Messrs. Graug-
nard, Tregre, Caire and Millet
for their able control Of the forces
which succeeded in confning the
fire to the residence proper.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
Fish Expert Tullian
Visits Lake Des Allemands.

Mr.. E. A. Tullian, the fish ex-
pert of the Game Commission of
Louisiana, made a trip to Edgard
on Saturday last, and was taken
over the bayous and lagoons con-
tiguous to Lake Des Allemands,
within the parish confines. Mr..
Tullian made a minute inspec-
ton into existing conditions as
he found them, but would not
say that we had the best propo-
sition for a fish preserve. He will
report his findings to the Board,
when we will learn the result of
the Investigations. 1t is now an
assured fact that the commission
will consider our offers which
would eventually lead to the es-
tablishment of fish hatchery
in our parish.
Adelicious lunch was prepared
at the Camp of the Neptune
Fishing Club.
Mr.. Tullian was enthusiastic
over the warm reception accord
ed him and spoke of coming
back" soon. The trip was made
in the gasoline boat Neptune. -
The expert was accompanied to
the lake by Honorables Paul Ber-
thelot, William j. Hart, George
H. Tassin, Joseph LeBrun, L. L.
Broussard and Messrs. B. Jones,
0. Oubre, Louis Rodrigue, M. ] g.
Chauvin, Alexis Dugas, j. F.
Faucheux, Louis Lapeze and
Eugene Dumez,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06

1'he Saturday Evening Post
quotes some one to the effect that
"Col. Roosevelt's greatest am
bition is to be shot on the field of
battle" That isn't doing the
colonel justice. What he wants
is to be the whole battle himself,
the firing line and the rear guard,
the artillery, cavalry and infan-
try, the powder magazine the
commander-in chief, the privates
and the war correspondents. The
colonel satisfied with being shot
in battle! The idea! It's too
picayunish.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
Weeds.

Weeds cause an untold loss annually
to farming in all sections of the country.
They constitute subject as worthy of
the farmers attention as are the tick and
the boil weevil. Weeds cause damage to
the farmer in many ways. chiefly the
following: They consume plant food
needed by crops; they crowd out our
cultivated plants. depriving them of
needed sunshine; they consume vast
amounts of soil moisture at the expense
of the farmers crop; they add heavy
expense to farming by requiring more
frcqu mt cultivation; they increase the
eost of harvesting certain crops and re-
duce the quality of other crops: they are
frequently an annoyance and cause
loss of time to the farmer when such
seeds rs those of the cookie burr become
attached to stock; and poisonous varieties
are often cause of loss of live stock.
Weeds are of three general classes: an
nuals. bien nails and perennials. The first
seed annually, growing from seed of the
previous years crops, as the bitter weed
of pastures and the cookie burr; the Sec
Onu require TWO years ~ Ludtuio sccd,
the second years growth sprouting from
the roots or stalk of the first year
growth, as seen in the wild carrot and
common thistle OF the pasture. Peren-
Mai grasses are plants that live through
a series of years. not dying after they
bear seed. as for instance, johnson grass.
The method adopted for subjugatng
a weed depends, in measure, upon the
class to which it belongs. As a rule,
common annual weeds are most easily
held down by frequent shallow cultiva-
ton which destroys the weeds before
they become firmly rooted. Many weeds
are best controlled by not being allowed
to bear seed. This is true OF the bitter
weed and daisies Of our pastures. Bien-
NAL and perennial weeds must often be
dug out, root and all in such cases the
mere cutting of the stalk does not injure
the plant. The choking out of weeds by
growing such crops as velvet beans is a
method highly commendable.
Dept. Agricultural Extension,
Louisiana State University.
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Evolution Of River Traffic.

Our readers attention is called to the
card announcing the Launch Tom and
its regular semi weekly service to the
planters and merchants along the upper
coast.
Captain c. D. Cook. in command of
the Tom, needs no introduction at our
hands. He operated the Majestic with
much success, and accomplished great
deal in improving the service then exist
ing. His genial attitude to all in general
and his efforts to please have made for
him many friends. The gradual increase
in the volume of freight handled. forced
Captain Cook to secure larger boat
and the Tom now replaces the Majestic,
which ho Hever is held in reserve. and
will be sent out whenever conditions
warrant it.
The encroachment of gasoline motor
power over steam power is apparent
everywhere and the more SO on boats in
general. Transportation of freight on
the river. along the Lower Coast, is to-
day effected by means of gasoline boats
exclusively. The operating expenses OF
these are tar below the cost incidental
to the operation OF a steamboat. The
power developed may be lower in gaso-
line motors but the time is not far dis
tant when it will supercede steam power
We venture to assert that i'll a very few
years from now we will view with cnrios.
ity a steamboat ON the waters OF the Mis-
sissippi. The floating palaces OF some
years past were elim,nsted by the rail.
roads and to. day. the steam river pack.
cts are threatened with utter annihila-
ton by the gasoline boats.
With this progressive movement will
tnme cheaper freight rates. For this i'm
partant rebate. Captain Cook is now ap-
PLYING to the State Railroad Commission
The Captain will also build warehouses
along the Coast at the principal sh,p.
ping points. We bespeak for the Launch
Tom liberal patronage hy pla terss g
teous treatment 10
TO al.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
MORRIS EDRINGT0N
Death Of Prominent Planter and Citizen

On Wednesday morning, at o'clock.
Mr.. Morris Edrtngton, aged eighty years
and nine months and seventeen days.
died at his ho ne in this parish. after an
illness of several weeks. Mr.. Burlington
was The he I'd Of one of the oldest and
most prominent families in S.. John.
Deceased was born here and received
his educa 5ional training in Missouri. At
an early a ,e he engaged in the planting
business and. for sc everal years. was over
seer and manager on the Carroll and
Terre Haute Plantations Mr.. Burlington
was G ,ntederate veteran, and through
out the war he served as Lieutenant
un Ter Colonel w. w. Freret, with credit
and b NOR.
After the long conflict. Mr.. Edring5on
pur chased the Cornl4nd sugar planta-
uon. near Reserve. and he was known as
one of the post successful planters of
the upper coast. The product turned out
by the Cortland sugar h,use was une-
qualled IN purity and the owner was
particularly proud of his syrup, Its re-
putation. due to Mp Edrington's judi
cious management. I'd g one beyond the
confines OF Louisiana and This table de-
icacy was known favorably in Washing
ton. ID. c., and in many Northern cities.
Mr.. Edrington took an active part in
the long struggle for white supremacy
and served for many years as president
Of the Police Jury.
AS one of the best known citizens in
St. John. Mr.. Edrington was loved ana
esteemed for his kind and noble impul-
ses. He was unselfish and charitable to
fault, kind and gentle father and a
warm and true friend.
In his death the parish loses another
citizen of the old school, one we would
have liked to keep with US longer and
one we could i'll afford to spare.
With splendid physique and rugged
constitution, Mr.. Edrlngton still gave
promise OF longer lease OF life. Youth
seemed to linger with him and his Won
derful vitality was often commented
upon by his friends.
1t was our good fortune to have known
Mr.. Edrington. He had a pleasant smile
and warm greeting for all, of whatever
station in life. He was an optimist and
always saw something in life worth iv-
ing for.
The deceased is survived by two sons,
Judge Prentice E. Edrington, of the
Twenty eighth Judicial District Court
and Morris Olivier Edrington. of Reserve.
together with sixteen grandchildren and
two great grand children. and large
number Of relatives.
The funeral services we're held on
Thursday morning. at 10 o'clock. at St.
Peters Catholic Church, Father Badeaux
officiating. The Church was filed with
sorrowing relatives and friends, many
coming from far to pay homage to the
memory of one near to their hearts.
Father Badeaux extolled the virtues
and industry Of the departed and refer
red to his life as model worthy OF emu
lation Halimah Tribe. No. 10l, Inde-
pen lent Order of Redmen. of Reserve,
as feeble testimonial OF gratitude for
many fayors received, had thnughtfully
orde red beautiful wreathe of flowers
which covered the casket.
/ To the bereaved family the aMescha.
cebe" protfers it's sincere expressions Of
sympathy and coincidence.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06

The American Bar association
may feel called upon to expell,
as traitor and a menace to his
profession, the attorney who has
just made public an example of
the laws delays and expenses
which outrivals Dickens expo
sure in BLEAK House" The case
in question is that of Donnelly
VS.. McArdie, just ended in the
courts of New York state after
life of % years. The plaintiff and
defendant were brothers-in-law
who became partners in the iron
business in 1887. Soon after a
disagreement occurred and they
went to law about it. During
the continuous litigation ever
since the parties to the suit have
expended $500, 900, most of which
went into the pockets of SO law
yers. Forty different judges have
participated in the proceedings
and 16 of them are now dead.
Forty-two of the 249 witnesses
have also passed away. 1t is not
stated what has become of the
parties to the suit but is a areason
able assumption that they are
either dead or in the poorhouse.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
The eSpice ofLife
JeyC

How to mend socks Some people use
a safety pin if the hole is large; il the
hole is small, some people wait until it
is large and then procede as above. My
advice to you is get new pair.
Bon ami, Pearine and Electronine are
not breakfast foods, and should not be
used as such.
If you want to boil eggs do not take
the shells off.
A good recipe for mashed potatoes is
to have two potatoes fall in love with
each other. OF course they will be sweet
potatoes.
CONVENTIONAL.
Oh, will you marry me che cried
While he his woomg waged.'
4I'm sorry to say No she signed;
~But we can be engaged.
. y =
Some of those canned cherries that a
new bride puts up are more to be pitted
than cen6ureI.
= 4 r
APPETIZING.
Guest-aTve just swallowed hair -
Waiter-4Well, sir. that ought to tickle
your palate SIR
4 4 4
TIT AND TAT.i
sHe-aWould you please, madam, have
the kindness to remove your hat? have
paid three dollars for my seat in order
to see.'
She-And have paid forty dollars
for my hat in order to have it seen.
4 4 x
AN OPEN LETTER.
Dear South Pole Accept my sym
pathy. / hear that they are after you.
too.
Yours fraternally.
North Pole.
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RoUssEL-RODRIGUE.

On Wednesday, May 10, at 4
o'clock p. m., st. John the Bap-
tist Catholic Church, will be
celebrated the marriage of Mr..
Benjamin Roussel to Miss. Lena
Rodrigue, both residents of
Edgard. To the prospective cou-
pie the 'Meschacebe'' wishes
many years of prosperity and
happiness.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The undersigned will stand for the season
his beautiful aud weli-bred stations:
REX, steel grey, foaied IN l90.. Sire: Ben
Wahl, Record 2:ls, Daai: Lady NJ. by Archie
Aitnonr, Record 2:l4, sire of Dudie Archdale,
Record 2:04A
NOBEL NJ, chestnut colt, star, hind ankle
white Sire; Nobel, Record 2:l0. Dam: Sailie
Simpson. Record 2:l2. He isl splendid indi-
yidual and has u good speed inheritance.
DR. 5. M0NTEGUT,
LaPlace La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
LOCAL NEWS.

The Jury Commissioners, of
this parish, met at the Court
house on Tuesday, and drew the
Jury for the approaching June
term Of Court.
Rain, some rain and more rain,
with no immediate relief in sight,
have been recorded. This inter
feres with work on the planta-
tions and, unless it clears and
good weather sets in, the chances
are that the grass will invade the
crops and cause considerable
damage.
The corn crop is more or less
ready to be laid by, but the re-
cent rains have retarded the
work. The rice crop is the only
one that is doing well.
The entertainment at the
Edgard High School, given last
Saturday for the benefit OF the
piano fund, was an unqualified
success. A large number of people
were present to encourage the
young actors who displayed con-
siderable talent and stage apti
tude. Misses Joseph, Labe and
Perrin and Mr.. Zoelly lent their
assistance to the worthy cause,
Mr.. Zoelly receiving much ap-
plausein hisrendition of a coon"
song. The performers were the
recipients of much praise and the
dance, which followed, was in
dulged in by many couples.
Sheriff Berthelot left on Mon
day for Jackson, La, to convey
an insane negro woman to the
Asylum. The unfortunate had
been confined in the parish Jail
for nearly a year.
Mr.. E. J. Caire returned from
Cuba on Friday. Mr.. Caire re-
ports having been favorably I'M
pressed with agricultural, man,
ufacturing and other conditions
on the Island.
Rev. Father Prudhomme has
been assisting Father Richard at
the ST. John the Baptist pastor
ate. Our good pastor is still suf-
fering from his eyes.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
List Of Persons

selected to serve AS Gran Jurors aud drawn
to serve as Petit Jurors for The ec"nd
and third weeks of the session of the
Twenty-eighth Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of St. John the Baptist
to be held aud begun on the First Mon
day (5t day. of June next, 1911.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
Professor j. E. Guardia to Wed.

Mr.. J. E. Guardia, who was
our parish school superintendent
for two years and whose work as
such bore fruitful results along
educational lines, is to join the
Benedicts. On Wednesday, the
II, Mr.. Guardia will wed Miss.
Garter, of Natchit0ches, a class
mate of his.
To the professor and his pros
pective bride the Meschacebe of
fers its sincere wishes for a long
and bIissful life.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-05-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Your attention is called to the Law
prohibiting the roaming. at large, OF
avicious' animals on the public roads
and levees. The syndics are instructed
to strictly enforce this Law.
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For Exchan&e.

Whoever is desirous of exchanging.
either Distributor, scrapers Or plows
for Avery stubble shaver, viii please
address @. l.. BoUGERE,
La Place, La.
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ColonA sevelt says he is
e r.smbef of any Z hSor the presiden-
aHe thinks he istvas always gift
sleep. Chicago Triba 1T into pub
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TOWING CONTRACTOR.
For any job. such as moving furniture ION
the Mississippi river; taking lumber from
Lutcher to any point south, apply to the un-
for rates.
JOHN LOUSTEAU,
LUCY P. o., LA.
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Seven of the IL states yet to
vote upon it are needed to ratify
the income tax amendment.
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WANTED.

An active and reliable cores
pondent at every post-office in
st. John parish. Address: The
Meschacebe, Edgard; La.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
Notice
To the Taxpayers of the Parish Of Ste.
John the Baptist.

John the Baptist.
The listing of the taxable property of this
parish has been completed and the estimated
valuation thereof made in accordance with,
law. The said lists will be exposed in my
office for inspection and correction. from the
10th day of May. 1911, until the 29th day of
the said month. from o'clock a. m. to g.
o'clock p. III.
st. John the Baptist, Aprl 90. 1911.
GEO. III. TASSIN,
Tax Assessor
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TabIeau of Probable Expenditures

FOR THE YEAR 1911.
Adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of
St. John the Baptist at the sitting of April
6ts 1911
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YAZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILWAY.
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TIME TABLE.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
EDGARD STATION.

FORMERLY ST. JOHN.
Passenger trains going East.
No. So. Cannon Ball .....................6.55 A NJ
No. 54. New Orleans Mail..............315 +. NJ
No. Sd. Accommodation on...............9.u A. NJ
No. %. :" derry Widow '......... .....7.25 2. NJ
Passenger Trains goiug West.
No. 80. Texas 500 A VI
No. %, Texas Express...-..... ......-.6.27 L. VI
No. So. A accommodation. .05 a. Vi
No. 81. !. Merry Widow ".............l025 Z. NJ
The Leger and Lorio transfer trains Nos,
Sc, So and IS.
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Two good sound mules, work any,
where.
Apply to j. D. JACOB.
Reserve; La.
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RESERVE STATION.

Passenger trains going South
No. 33. BAteu RougeAccommodationS A. NJ.
No. II. Yicksburg Express. ....4. l5 p. III.
Passenger trains going North
No. %. EicksDarg Express...... .....S.20 A. Nj.
Il No. "a. Baton Rouge Accommodations P. NJ.
Y. M. " MOTOR CAR.
DAILY
Going South, leaves at ,..............5.4a 2. NJ
NofTa, y. l0 a. NJ :.
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Rev. Father Prudhomme has
been assisting Father Richard at
the ST. John the Baptist pastor
ate. Our good pastor is still suf-
fering from his eyes.
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FRISCO RAILWAY.
,tuulSIaNA RAIL MAJ AND NAVIGATING. G0MPAAY'S TRACK
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The Jury Commissioners, of
this parish, met at the Court
house on Tuesday, and drew the
Jury for the approaching June
term Of Court.
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RESERVE STATION.