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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
GAME COMMISSION BOOTH.
In This viii Be Exhibited Birds and
Other Natural Specimens,

The Louisiana Game Commission
has been given space in the Agricultur-
al Building for a booth. which will be
In charge of Col. M. L. Alexander. pres
ident of the Game Commission. Col.
Alexander and his assistants are col.
lecting specimens of natural resources
and products to put In this booth. Fish
and game especially will be shown.
There will be placards on the various
specimens, showing the visitors exact
information about the different ex-
hibits. The collection promises to be
an e-opener. Louisiana has many
varieties of animals, birds, etc. and
the Game Commission, whose duty It
Is to educate the citizens into a senti-
ment for protecting and preserving
these resources, will have collection
on hand that will be unusually inter
esting and instructive. Lecturers win be
on hand to help entertain the visitors.
Upon application, Secretary Z. NJ.
Brueggerhoff of Shreveport, win mail.
free, catalogue and premium list of the
Fair, which opens November S and
runs eight days, through Nov. -.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
sHERlFF's SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of West
Fe|iciana, 24th Jud. Dist. Court.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of West
Fe|iciana, 24th Jud. Dist. Court.
Succession of E. c. Henderson, decd.
BY virtue of Commission to the
Sheriff directed by the Honorable, the
oath Judicial District Court in the
matter of the Succession of E. C. Hen
derson, deceased, / will offer for sale
to the highest bidder at the front door
OF the Court House in the town of St.
Francisville, La, at the hour of II
o'clock a. M, on
Saturday, November 8, 1918,
"a certain piece or parcel of land with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in the 9Th ward of
the parish of West Feliciana, State Of
Louisiana, on what is known as Cat
Island, containing five hundred and
seventy-six acres, more or less, bound
ed on the North by lands now or for
merly of Henry Taylor, on the East
by the Spear tract, on the South by
lands of the estate of l.. L. Clack. and
on the West by the Mississippi river,
being part of the Sevastopol planta-
ton"
Also l mule, Fly; l lot Of gears,
l dresser, 2 riding cultivators, / NOV.
ing machine, / disc cultiyator, sad
die, mare and 2 colts, gin machin.
cry, grist mill, corn crusher, / iron
bed, / steer in J. D. Woods pasture, l
black bull, / red bull, spotted bull,
l white COW, ! red cow and calf, 8
steers (small.)
Terms-The land will be sold on
twelve months credit for what it will
bring, purchaser to give twelve
months bond bearing eight per cent
interest per annum, with good and
sufficient security; the personal prop
erty to be sold for cash and to bring
two-thirds of the appraisement. Costs
to be paid in cash.
J. H. CLACK, Sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
CONCERT FIVE NIGHTS.
BY Thaviu's Band at the Louisiana
State Fair-operas and Pop
ular Aire.

What is expected to prove one Of the
most pleasing features Of the Louisiana
state Fair program this year--Novem.
Der to IL inclusive-will be the Five
Nights Concerts by Thaviu's Rpssiar
band This part of the program will
furnish entertainment the first five
nights Of the fair Each nights enter
tainment will last from an hour to an
hour and half, and promises to be
something way out of the ordinary, for
'ihavlu's band is an aggregation Of mu-
steal experts. experienced and high
priced
Each program will consist, of differ.
ent operas and popular airs. The mu-
sic will be very high classed. To hear
II elsewhere would cost from 81 ia
slhO The reputation of the band is
well established, and the management
is taking no chances in making this
announcement. The admission to the
Coliseum attn light at the Louisiana
state Fair will be rs cents.
Further information will be furnish.
ed free by Secretary L. N. Rruegger-
hoff, Of Shreveport.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
GOOD HORSE RACING.
10 Promised at the Louisiana State Fab
This Year-Fine Purses and Stakes.

This years race meet at the LOUISE
ana State Fair, which opens Nov. 8
and runs through Nov. IL, promises to
be record breaker, judging by the
number Of entries received, and reports
ABOUT various prospective entries. Some
OF the finest and fastest horses in the
country are expected, including num-
Der OF thees taking part in the meet
at the Texas State Fair at Dallas, and
some of those in the meet at the Mis-
sissippi State Fair at jackson, Miss.
Thefe will be five days Of horse
racing, with several harness and run
ming events each day. Several thous-
and dollars will be given away as
purses ana stakes. The stakes clos
ed July l, but the purse events remain
open till Oct. 20. There will be two
running races daily, purse 800.
Purses are as follows: Free or-all
pace, three in five; 300 pace, two in
three; 2:14 pace. two in three: 2:20
pace, two In three, free-for- all-trot,
three in five; 2:12 trot, two in three;
z:17 trot, two in three; 2:24 tot, two in
three All purses $3.50. No entry fee
charged. No deduction from money
winners.
Experienced and well liked men have
been selected as race officials. They
are H. B. Caldwell, Shreveport, suren-
lntendent: H. e. Wood. Norborne. Mo-.
presiding judge; John Carey. New Or
leans. starter.
For more information, address l.. N.
Brueggerhoff, State Fair secretary, at
Shreveport.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
GENERAL COTTON EXHIBIT,
Fifty Boil and Bale Displays TO =
Seen at the Louisiana Fair.

king Cotton" will be seen at tn,
Louisiana State Fair this year in al
his glory. The reports received by tn,
management indicate that the displa,
will be the best ever shown at the Fai,
&C Shreveport. Crops this year are
fine. and the farmers engaged in the
cultivation Of cotton in various sections
are anxious to take part in the compe-
tition for the splendid premiums offer
The premiums win be awarded for
Ifty bolls and bale exhibits, there be.
ing two different departments of the
cotton contest. The premiums aggre-
gate $125 for the two sections.
All varieties may be represented In
this contest. Premiums are offered for
each variety of fifty bolls. also each
pale variety. The exhibitors are re-
ouested to express or send 80 bolts Of
cotton by parcel POST to the fair. the
charges prepaid. >
For further information write Sec.
rotary L. N, Brueggerhoff, Shreveport.
iun list. '".~ pAs
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRESENT,

Are you in doubt about a certain
present? The Youths Companion has
proved to be one of the best that can
be chosen. Perhaps you have not
seen it lately, and are not quite sure
Then let us. send you sample COPY
or two. Suppose you ask for the is.
sues containing the opening chapters
OF Arthur Stanwood Piers fine serial
story OF life in a boys school-"His
Fathers Son." If you look the paper
over carefully bearing in mind that
there are fifty-two such numbers for
years subscription OF $500, we are
sure you will say that a better present
could not be chosen, whether for a
young person or for an entire family
For the years subscription of $500
there is included copy of The Com.
panion Practical Home Calendar for
1914, and all the issues for the remain.
ing weeks of this year, dating from
the time the subscription is received.
II you ask for sample copies we will
send with them the Announcement
for 1914.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley ST., Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions Received at tb;s
Office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
EXHIBIT OF MACHINERY
And Farm Implements TO "a sesn +.
Louisiana Fair--New Exhibit
Halls.

Inere are two large brick buildings
at the Louisiana State Fair grounds
Tor exclusive exhibition of machinery
and farm implements. These build.
ings' which are comparatively new,
were provided especially for showing
q shls CLASS OF exhibits to- the visitors,
90 popular has this department grown
.na. al the space in the two structures,
when are 60xl3O feet, has been reserv-
81 su ior TINS years fair, which opens
Wy ,., aha continues through Nov. IL.
Aishough all the space I'm, the exhibit
SsulIvings Is gone, persons desiring to
.sp.ay machinery and farm imple-
snents nave the opportunity Of reserv-
ing acreage IN a ffve-acre tract lust
oulsloe the buildings. SoTnte Of this
aciease mas already been spoken for,
auu tne remainder promises TO be tax.
81 peIore the time for the faar to open,
be made. A"A'' AA'"S
The interest taken fr the terh;hif ~
;n. aehihery ana implements at the Lou
ssoW.h OF q determines ton on the part
~ ~ Ine farmers to turn from the old
sa Inc use OF new methods call
1or the handling Of modern implements
and other apparatus, and the exhibition
at the state Fair helps the deyelon-
ment or the movement wonderfullv.
~ the demonstrations the farmers
learn thar they may cultivate their,
lands easier and with more profits
and less expense. '
For more information, alpply to State
tair Secretary Louis N. Bruggerhoff AZ
shreveport who will mail catalogue
md premium list free.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

DATES ON WHICH THEY ARE DUE,
A LIST OF ALL COLLATERAL Civ.
EN- TO SECURE LOANS, THE
NAMES OF ALL ENDoRsERs. A
LIST OF THE, oVERDRAFTs AND a
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE BANK AT THE TIME 1T
CLOSED ITS DOORS. PARTIES
WISHING ONE OF THESE PAMPH-
LET'S CAN SECURE SAME BY RE.
MiTTING 81 TO THE TRUE DEMO.
Graf, AT ST. FRANclsvlLLE, LA.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

THE INVENTORY FILED AT THE
COURT HOUSE BY THE STATE Elk
AMtNER OF STATE BANKS IN THE
SUSPENSION OF THE FELIcIANA
BANK & TRUST CO. HAS BEEN
PRINTED IN PAMPHLET FORM,
WHICH ARE ON SALE AT $500 PER
COPY. THIS INVENTORY CON.
TAlNs A LIST OF ALL NOTES
WHICH THE BANK HAS OUT.
STANDING, THE DATES WHEN
SANE WERE MADE AND THE
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES
For the Eastern District of Louisiana
Baton Rouge Division
In the matter of
JOHN F. IRVINE, Bankrunt.

lawn ''SeSS SiNiSIOu
In the matter of
JOHN F. IRVINE, Bankrupt.
No. 257 in Bankruptcy.
You are hereby notified that the
above party of Bayou Sara, Louisiana,
was, on the 23rd day of October, 1913,
adjudged bankrupt in the District
Court Of the United States, for the
Eastern District of Louisiana.
All creditors of the aforementioned
bankrupt are hereby notified that the
first meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt will be held before the un-
dersigned referee, at his Office, Room
Is, Raymond Building, in the city of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Novem-
Der 5th, 1918, at II o'clock a. M,
Whereat said creditors shall present
and prove their claims; shall elect a
Trustee and fix the amount of his
bond; shall determine in what man.
ner and at what time the property of
the Bankrupt's estate shall be sold,
and shall do such other things as may
be necessary for the promotion and
the best interest of said estate, and
shall transact such other business as
may properly come before said meet
ing.
BENZ. B. TAYLOR, Referee.
Baton Rouge, La, Oct. %, 1913.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

From and after this date all hunting of
any kind on Ambrosia and independence
plantation is positively prohibited under
penalty Of trespassing. Any one found on
these places without permission will be
considered trespassing, and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
MRS. s. H. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
TREspAss NOTICES.

All hunting with dog or gun, or driving
through or off OF any cattle, on the
"Rosale" plantation without special per-
mission, is positively prohibited. All such
acts win be regarded as trespassing and
prosecuted as such.
MRS. c.. r. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
BRAND CLAIMED.

We claim hat brand on either RI
side. We will esteem it favor -
II any one having cattle with this brand
on their premises, will notify US at
Wilcox, La.
BELLEVUE FARMS CO., Ltd,
By A. s. Bowman. Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

My brand is spade. The public is
warned against buying cattle with this
brand without my consent.
J. G.. MAGEARL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts and timber Of any
description from tenants on the Oakley,
Ogden and Downs plantations All hunt
ing, cattle driving and fence-cutting Is
positively prohibited, and these places are
closed against agents of all kinds.
LUCY L. MATTHEWS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

From and after this date all hunting Of
any kind on the Greenwood plantation is
positively prohibited under penalty of tres
passing. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law.
MRS. J. A. VENTRESS,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

The Flower and Magnolia places are
hereby posted against all hunting, under
penalty of trespass. No exceptions.
w. ]. FORT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01
CATTLE BRANDS.
The following are my cattle brands:

The public is hereby warned against
buying or trading for cattle bearing these
brands from irresponsible people.
F. S. PERCY.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

The public is hereby notified that hunt.
ing on, crossing over, or any other form
of trespass is prohibited on apiece Of
ground west of the Y. & NJ. V. Railroad
beginning at the north boundary of r. H.
Stirling and extending to Whitman plat
form, on the property of Mrs. s. T. AL
lain. Also on all property of Mrs. c. H.
Lewis, Mrs. J. A. Mhoon, and R. H. Stir
ling.
Ri. STIRLING. Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

Hunting and fishing are strictly prohib
tied, under penalty of trespass, on the
following named places: Alton Villa, Oak
Grove, Layson, Maxwell. Flower HUI and
Shirley.
The Bellevue Farms Co.. LTD,
A. 8. BOWMAN, President.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

Get the Little Ad" habit.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-01

Gst the TEittls Ad" habit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-22

pump guns in the hunting Of small
game; senate bill Ia. by Mr.. DOepp.
relative TO the service OF subpenas;
senate bill 149, by Mr.. Mabry, an anti
gambling injunction act; senate bill 80
by Mr.. Mabrys amending section 2S0l
Of chapter q, of the compiled laws OF
1897. relating to chattel MORTGAGES;
senate bill Isl, by Mr. Laughren, pro-
viding for the appraisal Of state lands.
The livestock Committee reported
senate Bill 81 senator NaVarrO'S fence
act, 1avOrably with amendments
Senate bill 102. prohibiting burial
within half a mile of wells and dwell
ings, was tabled.
Senate joint memorial ?, favOring
the enactment Of a pure fabric law,
was passed
Senate bill 126. establishing a Pas
teur hospital at Las Vegas, was tabled.
Senate bill 131, providing for the pay
ment OF interest on the Grant county
railroad aid bonds, was passed.
Senator Lsughren Introduced senate
Joint resolution Is, providing for the
consolidation Of all state institutions.
except the hospital for the insane, the
school for the deaf and dumb and the
school for the blind, into one univer-
sity Of New Mexico, but providing that
the military institute, the agricultural
college and school Of mines be main
tanned as separate departments in the
cities where they are now located, and
providing for the maintenance of all
three normal schools as one Depart
meut
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-22
WORKMEN COMPLETE
INAUGURAL STANDS
Old Friendship and Official Prestige
VIII Not Break, Down Strict Rules
in Handling Crowd at Capital.

Old Friendship and Official Prestige
VIII Not Break, Down Strict Rules
in Handling Crowd at Capital
washington, D. c., Feb. ga coat
Of white paint applied to the square
reading desk from which Woodrow
Wilson will deliver his inaugural ad-
dress March I, constituted one of the
real finishing touches to the great
temporary structure that has gone up
on the east front of the capital IN
preparation for Inauguration.
Demands from photographers Tor
space on the camera stand have re
suited in the extension Of that Struc-
ture. Provision is now made Tor at
least so cameras
Under the reading stand. at which
president Wilson will stand to address
the crowd after he takes the oath OF
office, is a concealed gate that VIII
swing open to allow him to descend TO
his carriage for the return to the
white house without passing through
the crowd on the stands.
President Taft and president-elect
Wilson, viii pass into the caDitol up the
broad steps of the senate wing ana VIII
90 after the ceremonies in the senate
chamber. through the central door OF
the capital to the inaugural stand
The entire arrangement OF the cap1-
tOl grounds VIII be policed on inaugu-
ration day by the regular Washington
police. The capitol police will be with
drawn into the capitol building for pro-
capitol. to which admission may be h7-
by special card only. are to be turned
over however. to strange dOOrkeepers.
so that old friendships and official
prestige may have nothing TO do with
breaking down the strict rules Of the
day.
Sergeant at arms Cornelius is fol-
lowing the same method in handling
the senate gallery for the ceremonies
attendant to the inauguration Of vice
esident-elect Marshall Head ushers
from the theaters Of Washington have
been engared to hande the seating Of
guests, so that official pressure may
not be exercised on the regular capitol
employees.
with only 796 seats in the galleries,
extreme methods are sometimes re-
sorted to by those anxious to witness
the spectacle in the senate chamber
After some difficulty provision has
been made to get president Wilson'S
personal guests. who viii number near
" 200, off the inaugural stand. and M
through the crowded streets to the
white house. to the official review
Special stairways in the rear of the
stands, and a fleet of motor cars VIII be
used.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-22
BUSY COURT TERM
AT Stafford, ARIZ.
Many Social Affairs Are Held in the
GiIa VaIIev-SchOOI Money
Has About Run out.
Stafford, Ariz., Feb. 22.-The Graham
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Stafford, Ariz., Feb. 22.-The Graham
county superior court is still grinding.
The jury in the smith case failed 10
agree. They were discharged and the
case reset Tor next AOnoay- mis- is
the case in which the Everett brOLhers
are charged with compelling Mr..
smith TO Kill a neighbOrs COW and
then made 10 pay Them $1,000 hush
Perfect6 Aldai was given 10 years
in the penitentiary for killing Sc
vera SerranO at Thatcher
Lester Boyle, accused OF cattle steal
ing, was acquitted as was Charles
Brown, accused Of pilfering from the
ranch of Charles Yeti
The Bingham Thresher company won
its suit from the Webster Milling com
pany. An appeal was taken
The Gardner SANDER case Is still be
ing tried, with almost fourth OF
the citizens Of Stafford IN attendance
Many Social Events.
Misses Mildred and Blanche Blrdno
gave a washington birthday party ana
games music and refreshments.
Miss Josephine Simon entertained a
circle OF friends in honor OF Miss Ella
a farewell party was given to Mrs
Nicholson at the home of Mr. and
Mrs w l. Nelson. Mrs Nicholson,
Saturday for her home IN New Mex
leo after spending the winter mere
The Eastern Stars enjoyed a Iuncn-
con after their regular meeting " ed
nesday, in honor OF Mrs. BauersIeld,
of Kansas and Mrs Llghtle' OF GLOBE
Mrs ". D. French entertained in
honor of Mrs. Lightle Tuesday after
tertained Wednesday. in honor Of Mr..
and Mrs Amos Cook, who are here
from salt Lake CITY. TO Visit relatives
Personal Matters.
Mrs. ". Z. Lightle, worthy maJron
of Eastern Star at Globe, visited Sa1-
ford this week on her return from
the session Of the grand chapter al
Bisbee. Mrs. W. D French was the
delegate from Stafford.
l. c. Prina attended grand lodge at
Bisbee. He has left Stafford again for
a business trip to Phoenix
Mr.. and Mrs. Westoyer and dauSn-
ter, of Utah. are visiting Mrs. West
overs parents, Mr. and Mrs Adam
" Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Montierth are visit
ing their daughter, Mrs Dave Cheney
W. P. Lathrop, cashier Of the. G. Y.
bank. has returned from Visit 70
his home in Kansas City.
J. Houston, who has been manager
of the bank during Mr.. Lathrop's alb
sence, has returned to Ray, Ariz.
Mr. and Mrs. John Walker and new
heir have returned TO their nome al
J Johnson, COchise county.
Baseball and Basketball.
The Clifton high school boys, are
playing the Academy boys baseball and
basketball today at Thatcher.
The Stafford public schools held ses-
sions this forenoon in order that all
the rooms could celebrate Washing
toms birthday anniversary with liter
airy programs
The Eastern Star will give a ball
tonight at Brier's hail.
The Girl From Dixie" played to a
crowded house last Tuesday
School Fund Used Up.
Many Of the school districts Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-22
IdIeness Looked On as Crime.

In Industrial Switzerland there is no
place for the idle. It is considered the
duty Of the authorities to assist, in
every way possible, persons honestly
seeking employment, and it is also held
to be their duty to punish the work
shirker and to force him to earn his
bread before he may eat it. No tolera-
ton is shown to the loafer, begging is
prohibited by law, and vagrancy is
classified 81 a crime in the legal code
of the c. ederat 11-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-22
TEXAN Is VICTIM OF
ALLEGED SWINDLERS
Los Angeles Police Assert Gang Has
Secured Half Million by Oper-
atfng Fake Pool Rooms.

Los Angeles, Calf, Feb. 22-Lee
Rial, one of the alleged leaders of a ma
tiOnaI racetrack sWindling ring, under
investigation here. alleged TO have
sWindIed victims out OF $780, 600. was
held for trial on the charge Of grand
larceny. His bail was fixed at SO, 000
The charge against him was the result
of the alleged Fleeing Of G. P. Freisz.
an Illinois man, out Of more than $4,000
in a fake poolrOOm. f. c. ("POker'')
Davis, a well known sporting charac-
on bail
Agents have been used by the gang
to ride the trans-cOntinental trains and
entice victims to the fake pOOIrOoms,
several of which have been found in the
nearby beach towns.
Freisz dropped his money in a room
at Venice. Other recent victims re-
ported by the police include c. D. Null
holland, of Midland, Tex. who lost
s5225 in a fake pOOlrOOm at RedOnd0
Beach