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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

The season Of bad roads is on us
again. What have the farmers in
your community done about dragging
the roads? What have they done
about substituting wide tires for mar.
row tires? We know one county
where it is now proposed to levy a
tax On all lumber wagons or livery
stable wagons that use narrow tires.
The idea is a good one.-The Pro.
gressive Farmer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01
WEATHER AND RIVER.

The river registers 1919 feet, fatl-
ing.
Rainfall for the week amounted TO
"a inches, total for month, 2.4S inch
es; total for January and February.
TIT inches.
Weather forecast for Friday: I'M
settled; local rains tonight or Satur-
day. Light to moderate easterly
winds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

After much ado about nothing" be-
fore the courts and immigration alt
thorities, General Cipriano Cactro has
had a judicial decree rendered in
his favor, by which he is permitted
to sojourn in the United States al
his pleasure. And this happens in
the land of the free(O and the home
of the brave (?).
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

To seek to handle Mississippi river
floods in this day, by restricting ac,
tivity to leyee building on the lower
reaches, rather than by storing,
guarding, using, regulating the wat.
ers from the sources to the mouths,
would seem in the light of world.
wide history to be the apotheosis of
narrowness and short-sightedness. Il
would be treating a loathsome dis
ease by disinfecting its sores in
stead of by cleansing the blood.-N.
o. Item.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01
THE LARGEST MAGAZINE IN THE
WORLD.

TODAY'S MAGAZINE is the larg-
est and best edited magazine pub
lished at soc per year. Five cents
per copy at all newsdealers. Every
lady who appreciates good maya
zine should send for free sample
copy and premium catalog. Address,
TODAY'S MAGAZINE, Canton, Ohio.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

The foolish practice of treating
is responsible for two-thirds of the
drunkenness in the United States.-
Pointe Coupee Banner.
And much shortness of cash Oh
the part of the treater.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

Among other good things of Mrs.
W:cklfffe, the ~ o. Picayune says
cnr ORALLY:
Mrs. Wick!iffe, as the wife of a
distinguished congressman of Louisi-
and, has lived at Washington and
has therefore become acquainted with
most of the men and women high in
national affairs. She is therefore adj
mirably equipped to hold the imp0r
tant position t. which she aspires,
and the Picayuna believes. that Presi-
cent Wilson Will make no mistake
Should he decide to appoint her The
Picayune trusts that all the good
women of Louisiana will rally to her
support, as their enthusiastic help
cannot fail to materially aid in achiev-
ing success"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

A few days ago the governor Of
Mississippi and the governor of Lou
isiana met at a banquet. The first
said to the other, politics is hell
And the other said, amen. AS
sumption Pioneer.
1t always is for the other fellow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

The True Democrat would respect
fully suggest that Governor Colquitt
send the Texas Rangers to Mexico
and stop all that foolishness over
there.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

The boys and girls canning clubs
are said to have reduced the cost OF
living last year. The boys and girls
of Sabine can do the same.-Sabine
Banner.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

If the Era Clubs opposition to Mrs.
Wickliffe has the same effect as the
Clubs opposition to Judge Wilson, ev-
erything will be lovely.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

LOST-Between my residence and
the JOS. Stern residence, Wednesday
night, scarf pin oval shape with
sapphire in center and diamonds
around it, S. reward to finder.
GEORGE M. STERN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01
LITTLE ADS. "
FOR SALE-150 bushels of Upland
rice, recleaned. Apply to DOUGLAS
NJ. HAMILTON, Laurel Hill, La.

Indian Runner Duck eggs for sale
at Is cts. a dozen; pure white and
fawn strain. Apply to MRS. ], G..
PERKINS, Star Hill, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01
Get the Little AID" habit.

The energy that some men spend
in knocking and talking politics could
if rightly directed, surmount any OBJ
stacle which crosses their path.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

Unprogressiye citizens are like
hook worms. The community can
get along very well without them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

Don't, like Mr.. Macawber, wait for
something to turn up. Go turn it up.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

FOR SALE-Beautiful fall grown
Irish potatoes. | plant nothing but
home grown seed and find them
equal to northern seed. Price, IS
cents per bushel r. e. THOMP-
SON, Wilson, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

FOR Shakespeare Earliana To
mato Plants ready to set in cold
frame, $1.25 per thousand; Eggs for
hatching, Barred Rock, $100 for Is.
4. MADDEN, st, Francisville, La.
15Ftf,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

A progressive will never be mis-
taken for a knocker.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

FOR SALE-lndian runner duck eggs
seventy cents dozen; ducks pure
strain, white and faun color; white
eggs. Mrs. C. F. Ratcliff, Zachary, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

ERA CLUB SHOWS ITS HAND.
Florida Parishes:
The Era Club, of New Orleans
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-03-01

WATCH LOST-No. 4,379, 1867 Elgin
movement; solid gold double case;
ladies size. On fob of black velvet
was an Odd Fellow charm; a square
inch of pearl or ivory with enam?led
letters 'F. l.. T." diagonally across.
MITE F. FUGLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
WEDDING.
AIofsin-Jcsephson.

Tuesday evening Herman Alofsin 2ndg a well known young lawyer in Norwich was married in Newport R. l., to Miss Ida Ruth Josephson, daugh- ter of Isreal J. Josephson, a clOthier in that city. The wedding was a very brilliant affair and took place in the Touro Synagogue Rev. Block, cantor of the synagogue, performed the cer- ernony The bride was attended by Misses Anna Epstein, Henrietta Cohen, of Providence, R. l., Miss Anna Sch- :wartz, of Norwich, and Miss Arleen Jacobs of Newport. The groom s brother acted as best man, MT. Saul $. Alofsin
 Following the ceremony a reception was held in Masonic Hall, and two hundred guests sat down to a supper which had been prepared Dancing was enjoyed until the early hours of the next morning. During the even ing the bridal couple escaped from their guests and left by automobile on their honeymoon, which will include visits at Narragansett Pier, Providence and Boston. MT. and Mrs. Alofsin will reside in a newly furnished house which he has purchased on Sturtevant avenue.
 Among the guests present at the wedding were the following: Dr. s. w.. Ritch, Messrs. s. Alpert, B. Goldman, R. Tooft, and R. E. Hayman. all of New Haven and members of the Ache yah club; A. Hend1eman, of Bridge port; Miss B. Smith, of Bridgeport; J. Gottlieb of Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
FOR CEMENT FACTORY
 ON THE THAMES Deeds Said to Have Been Passed Tract Near Naval Station.

The establishment of an immense ce- ment factory in the vicinity of the naval station on the Thames river is stated to be assured. A large tract of land extending from the naval sta tion to the trestle has been purchased for this purpose, and it is said that the factory will be Up and ready for busi- ness before winter sets it. The prop erty which is included in the factory site was owned by the New Haven road and surrounds the lot on which the station at the navy yard is situated.
 An Illinois concern is reported to be the purchaser of the land, and it is said that it will carry on the business of manufacturing cement in large quantities. Rumor has it that the output of the factory will be in the neighborhood of 40 to 50 carloads per day.
 The property has an exquisite water frontage and it is stated that d dock will be built capable of accommodate ing five ships at one time, as much of the transportation will be marine. Lit tie information regarding the enter prise has become public, although it is stated that the deeds transferring the real estate were passed July l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
DROUGHT IS DISASTROUS
 TO THE PEACHES Connecticut Will Be Many Thousand Baskets Short.

| The drought from which the entire
 state has suffered for many weeks is 1 producing disastrous results in the 1 volume of the peach crop. The long continued absence of rain, except for a few disappointing showers, has caused what promised to be a bump | CT crop of the luscious fruit to diminish and the loss will be many thousands ] of baskets.
 1! The only bright spot on the peach growers horizon is the hope that abun- dant rain within the next two q aekS will cause the later varieties to in increase in size. Peaches are being harvested in the Connecticut orchards but the grand total of baskets is mo- where near what it ought to be- i A good idea of the dininution of the crop, owing to the drouth, may be had in Glastonbury, the banner peach town of the state. Tn the early part of the summer and before the long spell of dry weather, the yield for the town was estimated to be more than 250,0 baskets. Now it is thought the total crop will not go over 10000 bas- kets.
 In the orchards of the town are in cluded the large orchards of J. H. Hale the pioneer in peach culture in the state: G. H. Hale Albert Carinf, Bar tholomew Carini, and John Fernando Each man is harvesting a diminished crops, compared with his expectations in the spring.
 With abundant rain. MT. Hale would have had 90, 900 to 100, 900 baskets If no rain comes, he estimates his crop
 will not be over 60,000 baskets He is Pictln 800 baskets a day of Carmans
 and WaddeiIs, when he would be pick
 ing 1000 baskets q day had there heen
 sufficient rain.
 Fhe drought is the worst since
 1870" says Mir, Hale,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
SOME CHANGES IN
 ACADEMY BUILDINGS
Encouragement of Departments in the Manual Training 5uildins-Minor Changes in Main Building.

During the summer recess at the : Norwich Free Academy minor repairs have been made about the main build ing and extensive changes in the ar . rangement of the various departments have been made in the Manual Train ing building, making for greater con- venience and greater efficiency The drafting and bookkeeping departments and the machine shop remain as for nerly, but the other departments have been rearranged- The carpenter shop, which occupied the greater part of the main floor, has been transferred to the baSeme ent, where fine ShoR with plenty of room and plenty of light, has been arranged The printing shop and bindery occupy the main floor where the carpenter shop was located The change gives the printing department four times as much room as 1t former ly occupied and will mean much to- wards convenience anC efficiency There are three motor driven presses, including one new one, in this shop. and a new StitchGr has been installed for the bindery.
 Besides the carpenter shop, which occupies the old cooking room. there will be a lunch kichen on the base ment floor of the building. The old locker room on the main floor will be used as storeroom for paper and ma- terials. for the printing department
 On the upper floor the old bfndery will be used as a recitation room in connection with the commercial coursS. and the old printing shop will be used as a typewrdting room
 There have been minor repairs made about the building during the summer. and alterations in the interior, made necessary by the encouragement of the various departments, but there have been no important changes in the building itself
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
WARNING AGAINST
 TENT CATERPILLAR.
Experiment Station Urges That Chi-
 dren Fight Against the Pest.

The Connecticut Agricultural EXper- ment Station ,<has issued bulletin No. TIT, regarding the tent caterpillar which has finished it's destructive work for the year. It calls attention to the fact that the insects were unusually numerous this year and that pupils in the Newtown High school, under the stimulus of prizes destroyed 16,- S64. Copies of the bulletin may be had by writing to the station at New Ha- ven, and an abstract of it follows:
 The apple tree tent caterpillar. a native insect and one of the chief leaf eating enemies of the orchard, has been very abundant throughout Con necticut the present season and has in- jured fruit trees by defoliating them in May. Wild cherry Is probably the natural food of the species. but when abundant it attacks apple and other fruit trees.
 Eggs are laid on the twigs of the foodplant in summer and hatch the following April After a few days the young caterpillars form on the branches a nest, in which they live, going out from it to feed. They are always within the nest al night and in cloudy weather. They become full grown in about six weeks and spin white silken cocoons from which the adults emerge two weeks later.
 The small gray eggs are deposited in masses of 200 or more, encircling the twigs, and are covered with a brownish substance The full grown caterpillar is over two inches long, black above and below, and blue on the sides with a white stripe along the back. It is thinly covered with light brown hairs The white cocoon is about one inch in length and halt an inch in thickness. The adult is 8 reddish brown moth with two whitish stripes extending obl1queiy across each fore wing.
 The species is usually held in check by it's natural enemies, which consist of several kinds of birds. parasitic in- scots and a bacterial disease.
 The rem edies are To gather and de- stroy the egg masses during the win ter months; an effective method of ac complishing this is to offer a bounty or prizes to school children for them; spray when the leaVs appear, using three pounds of lead arsenate or one half pound of Paris green to 50 gal Ions of water or Bordeaux mixture; if impracticable to spray, brush off the nests as soon os they can be found, choosing the early morning or cloudy weather, when the caterpillars are in side the nest burning the nests on the trees Is net to be recommended.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
NARROWLY ESCAPED DROWNING E CROSSING RIVER AT NORWICH.
David and Mary TaIcott of Hebron Had
 Rough Travelling in f775.

The descendants of John Mack, who came to Amrica from Scotland PA years ago, held reunion in Hinsdale, Mass, Tuesday with a good attendance and ideal weather. The reunion was held in the Congregational church, and in the morning about 100 members Of the family registered. while in the af- ternoen the number was increased to 1855.
 A historical paper on the Mack fam fly was read by Edward Church Smith of Toronto. Ont. 1t was in part as follows.
 A few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary war the wave of emigration had advanced into western Massachusetts. in the Berkshire hills, because all the land on both sides of the Connecticut river had been occu- pied. Among the hardy pioneers there came from Hebron, Conn, a young man, David Mack, son of Elisha Mack. At the age of p. while returning in 1773 from his first trading venture with the Indians on the shores of Lake Champ plain, he bought the farm in the township of Beckett, now within the township of Middlefield, where he af- terward built his house.
 In the spring of 1774 David Mack married Mary Taleott of HebronA She was the great great great grand daughter of the 'Worshipfui John Tal- cott,' one of the first magistrates of Connecticut. She was also descended from William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield and of EliZur Holyoke, for whom the mountain and the city of Holyoke were named. In March, 1775, David Mack came tos his new home with his wife and his daughter Mary, then but a few months old making the journey from Hebron with an OK team. While crossing the river at Norwich, Conn.,, the high water swept the boat rapidly downstream and they narrow ly escaped drowning In the log cabin he had built David Mack and his fam fly lived until 1TS1. and here at least three of his children, Lois, David and Mindwell, were born. In that year he built his large frame house, which still stands today. 132 years old, the oldest frame house in MiddlefieId. It is now the summer residence of Rev. J. B. Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
GROCERY STORE FIRE
 ON NORTH MAIN STRIFE. Smoke Wakened John Cunninqham- Blaze in Basement Store of Philip Isper.

The fire department was called out by an alarm from box 24 at 124 o'clock this morning for a fire in the rear of the store of Philip 1sper, in the large frame structure on North Main street at the corner of Roath street owned by Mrs Mary Cunningham. The store is in the basement and faces on North Main street The upper part of the house is occupied by the Cunningham family. The fire was discovered by John Cunningham, who was awakened by the smoke in his room. Nearly ov- ercome by the thick smoke, he reused the other members of the family and pulled in the alarm.
 The fire was confined to the back room of the store, where the flames were burning briskly when the de- partment arrived. The blaze was ex- tinGuished with little trouble The flames damaged the woodwork to some extent and there was some damage by smoke and water. The whole house was filled with smoke, which was the only source of damage above the base ment The stock of the store consist ed of groceries, candy. etc. bu there was no large stock on hand. so the loss will not be great
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
JOHN E. NOYES' CRUISER
 BURNED TO WATERS EDGE. Fire at Mason's Island Destroyed $500 Boat and All the Fanily's Clothing Orgen Not Known.

At s o'clock on Wednesday evening the people of Mystic were surprised to see the reflection of fire on Mason's Is- land and after being discovered it was found to be cabin cruiser belonging to John F. Moves, who runs the Mystic garage, who with his family has spent the past two months Cn board OF the yacht at Nauyaug. On Wednesdal MT and Mrs. Moves came to Mystic for the day. and in the evening went to New London to attend the Ocean Beach celebration. There was no one on the boat, and how the fire caught could not be learned. Tho boat burned to the waters edge in very short time, there being no chance to fight the fire in that place. The boast is valued at about $3,5o0. and was fur nished with all the latest equipment MT. and Mrs. Moves were notified in New London later in the evening, and stated that all their clothing and wear ing apparel was lost. It is partly COW cred by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21

is champion in the association. Both claim the championship.
 In the report of treasurer Perry a much better showing was made than a year ago, and Loue Stockwell reported Tor the grounds committee in the ab- sence of tae chairman James L. Case, that the grounds had been put in sat 1Sfactory condition.
 A report from W. l.. Robinson, chair man of the finance committee, will be made on Friday.
 When H. T. Webb reported that the second Van Wickle medal had been sent in and asked for instructions about 1t, because the holder was un- able to defend 1t, motion by Charles Jacobus and carried to the effect that the chairman of the arrangement com mittee be given power to call on three assistants in the absence of the three other members of the committee to arrange for two players in the second division to contest for the medal The following committee was appointed: C. c. Cox, w. l.. Robinson and Presi- dent Williamson.
 Then there was long dicussion in regard to cement borders for the courts and committee was appointed consisting of c. G. Williams of Wash lngton, Secretary Perry and President Williamson to call on Mayor T. c. Murphy, President James c. Macpher- ooH ol lHe board or Irade ana Arthur l.. Peale, with whom Mir. Williamson had conversation previously in regard to cement borders. The association wishes to have S125 to put into cement borders for another year The com mittee will wait on the Norwich gen. tlemen today.
 The president appointed the fol- lowing auditing committee which will report Friday, E.. G.. Adams, B. c. E1Wer F. M Thompson
 A letter was received from c. J. Evans of Salem, Ore, who is endeav- bring to have worlds tournament at the Panama exposition in 1915. It was decided to drop the matter now as there would be sufficient time to take 1t up next year. Mir. Evans is expect ed here today and the matter will be explained to him.
 The meeting adjourned to o'clock Friday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
BROUGHT IN THREE.
Supernumerary Ryan Arrived at Police
 Station With Trio of Prisoners.

Supefnuia erary Ryan made a triple arrest on one trip on Wednesday even ing, bringing all thrse men to police headquarters at enee. He had George Herrielt of Willimantie by the arm, while Andrew Fitzgerald and Daniel KeIIeheS followed aleng with hina. All three were charged with intexieatien. Herfiek, who is TT, was found nearly helpless en North Main street in the Dublin section While the officer was bringing him along he came upon the other tive sitting OF the sidewalk near the pesteffice with thnir feet sticking cut into the street. They ebeyed his erders te march aIeHg and be locked m
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-21
PERSONAL

| Miss Grcgoire and sister are in New
 York on business trip. 1 MT. and Mrs. William P. McGarry are at Atlantic City for short stay. l Prof. Frank Jewett or operiin, Ohio
 is in town for brief stay this week. Miss Kate Dooley of Washington :! street is in Taunton, Mass, for week ; or two.
 I Miss Nellie F. Ahearn is passing some time at Watch Hill and Pleasant View. R. l.
 Miss Maud Ceburn of No. Is Gros- venor place left Tuesday for Lowell, 1 where she will pass a few days with | relatives.
 Dr and Mrs. F. s. Bunnell and chil- dren, Katherine and Richard,of Wash | ington street, left Monday for stay l in Stratferd.
 Mrs, Lucy A. Sparks, Judge and Mrs, George E. Parsons have returned , from stay at Charlestown. R. l., where they were guests of Mrs. Mary w. Peckham>
 William T. Henderson of Waterbury and Master Arthur Kinne of Lisbon are spending week as guests of MT, and Mrs. E. S. Burnap at their cottage. Margaret, Long cove. Gales Ferry.
 MT and Mrs M, E. Mullen and daughters, Victorine and Ruth, were the guests of the Misses de Buck, Sun day, at the Crocker house, New Lon don, spending part of the day at Ocean Beach.
 The Misses de Buck of Brooklyn, N. Y, spent the week end with MT. and Mrs M. k Mullen of West Main street They have returned to Amagansett, L. l., where they are spending the sum- mer vacation
 The body of Patrick Callahan, for merly of this city, arrived here from Fan River on the o'clock train We'd nesday afternoon and was taken in charge by Undertaken Hourigan- Burial will be in St Marys cemetery
 MT and Mrs William Parsons and daughter and son Miss Gladys Parsons and William Parsons, of Worthington street, Springfield, returned Sunday night after spending several days in Norwich MT. and Mrs Parsons and their son will return here this week for a second short visit Miss Gladys remaining at home