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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

A pretty wedding was celebrated at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. JAS Kill
bourne in upper ST. Francisville, when
Miss Anne Kilbourne and Mr.. VIM.
Percival Craddock were united on We'd
nesday morning at ten o'clock. The
spacious rooms were tastefully deco
rated in flowers and greenery. In the
dining-roOm, where the wedding break
fast was served before the ceremony,
the flowers were yellow amidst masses
of ferns and vines. In the parlor, a
lovers knot of pure white was sus-
pended beneath an arch, and above an
altar banked in white flowers and
ferns. The bride entered the room
with her father, DR.. Jas. Kilbourne,
from the reception hall, the bridegroom
with his best man and cousin, Mr.. Jas.
Foster of Shreveport, advancing to
meet them from the conservatory.
Miss Belle Barrow played Mendels-
sohn's wedding march. Rev. A. w.
Skardon then performed the marriage
ceremony of the Episcopal Church.
After the ceremony, punch and cake
we're served. The brides family and a
few friends only were present. Mr.. H..
H. Kilbourne and Mr.. and Mrs. Arm
stead Kilbourne Of East Feliciana were
the only ones present from distance.
The bride, girl of blonde; spirituelle
type, looked very lovely in a gown of
cream lace, in girlish walking length.
She wore her grandmother Kilbourne's
wedding veil, AN exquisite piece OF
rose point, lace, falling from coronet
of orange blossoms. The flowers of
her bouquet were white roses and as
paragus fern.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Craddock left on the
might train for their home in Shreye-
port, La. They will be guests for the
honeymoon month of his brother and
family. Later they will go to house
keeping. Her going-away gown was
of blue serge with hat of the same
shade. Both of the young couple are
popular in our local society, and in
fact, wherever known, and their mar
Iriage is followed by innumerable good
wishes for their happiness.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS.

Julius Freyfan high school opened
Monday morning, enrolling It's pupils,
with more to follow later. Many par
ents were present at the opening exer-
cises. Dr. o. d. Brooks of the School
Board made brief address, as did the
new principal, Mr.. w. S. Bliss. Par
ticular interest centers about the new
branches of study; domestic science,
physical and manual training. Some
Young ladies out of school will take the
domestic science course. A cook-room
has been arranged in the basement,
and though Miss Smitherman does not
find the equipment ideal by any means,
lshe Is determined to do the best she
can with it. West Feliciana Chapter
tn, D. c., lent a number of it's chairs FOL
| this department, as the School Board
could not find any suitable chairs in
town. Supt. Fl. J. Smith is teaching
the boys physical and manual training
without compensation.
The complete list of teachers is al
follows: w. S. Bliss, principal; Miss
IIrene Dixon, assistant; Misses Alma
Fulton, Margie Duty, Lettie Harvey
and Beulah Holmes, grade teachers
Miss Ruby Castlebury, music and art
| Miss Arva Smitherman, domestic sci
ence; Supt. H. J. Smith, physical ant
manual training.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20


The American Banker New York;
in its issue of Sept. IS, has the follow
ing to say:
San investigation of the affairs OF
the defunct Feliciana Bank and Trust
Company of st. Francisvilie reveals
that purely local conditions were res
ponsible for the assignment. AS the
affairs of the institution are not in bad
shape little loss is expected to result
although it is certain to- be some time
before at least half of the banks as
sets can be realized upon. There has
been no hint of the discovery of any
thing criminal in the handling OF the
banks affairs
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Mayor Jas. Logan of Bayou Sara has
been having work done on the towns
levees, so far as financial resources
would go. He has accomplished this
work at a cost of 10c per yard. Town
taxes, he says, are largely in arrears
many small taxpayers being unable te
meet this demand, while there are sey
eral heavy tax payments still due. i
only a tolerable collection of these
taxes could be made, the town would
be in fair shape.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

timents will touch the heart of every
person in West Feliciana, and draw
their "little minister" nearer to them
than ever before.
These conditions, we hope and be-
lieye. are only temporary West Fe-
liciana will swiftly right itself, as does
any vessel with the right rudder. When
the better times come, those who
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

|: d. J. Mckay, fled petition OF In.
Prevention Thursday in the United
States District Court, in New Orleans
in the matter of the Union Trust Com
pany VS.. the Bayou Sara Lumber Com
pany. The intervenor alleges that the
lumber company, now in the hands o.
a receiver, is indebted unto him in the
sum of $500, balance due on the pur
chase of logging skidder
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
ABSENT FRIENDS.

Mr.. Henry M. Town of Washington,
ID. c., writes us that he has received
promotion in the government printing
Office, involving an increase of salary
amounting to five hundred dollars per
annum. He attributes this in large
part to the good offices of The True
Democrat in commencing him to the
attention of Senator Ransdell. He says
that the senator was all that could be
desired in courtesy and attention tc
the matter in hand.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Mr.. Mentor Barrow, manager OF the
road work. reports that the big trac-
ton engine owned by the parish pass
ed over Big Bayou Sara at the Layson
ford without any difficulty, this week,
In view Of the heavy rains that have
fallen lately and the consequent soft.
ness of the creek bed, this removes all
doubts and fears that the machine car
cross the creeks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR coNsTlTu
TloNAL CONVENTION.

desire to announce myself a candi.
date for delegate to represent West
Feliciana Parish in the Constitutional
Convention, called for November 10th,
1913, subject to the action of the Dem.
ocratic primary.
solicit and will appreciate the sup
port of the voters of this parish in my
candidacy.
ELRIE ROBINSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

stood by in the darkness OF the
storm will be remembered and reward
ed Among these the rector of Grace
Church is preeminent. However ne ls
not alone in his devotion to his church
|ly duties. He tells us that Jim jack
son the former colored sexton, though
officially deposed, continues to ring
the bell for the services.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

The death of Mrs. Alfred Donnaud
Jr. OF New Orleans, at 2 p. M, Wednes-
day, Sept. II, was learned with sorrow
here. She was formerly Miss Marie
Therese Fluker, daughter of Hon. Cal
houn Fluker. She was only eighteen
years old and was the bride of year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Mr.. w. B. X. Shepherd, a new resi-.
dent of the Pinckneyville neighbor-
hood, and who has already won the
good opinion of all, who have met him
is making venture in stock-raising
He is now filing three or four under
ground silos, to feed lot of beeyes
for December shipment.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Pupils away at school can get The
True Democrat for entire session for
$500. These terms will be allowed
teachers also.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Miss Bellinger, who taught at Wake
field, last year, is principal of the Star
Hill school, with Miss Maude Cox, as
sistant. They are boarding with Mrs.
Cheston Folkes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

The parish teachers institute was
held only three days last week, ad
journing Friday afternoon. Mrs. Mary
Guilbeau was here to address the in
stitute.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. J. B. Fulton.

REGULAR SERVICES.
LIST Sunday, st. Francisville II a, III
and 1880 p, m.
End Sunday, Star Hill II a. M, AMI
ST. Francisville 1880 p. m.
Srd Sunday, Wilhelm II a. m, AMI
st. Francisville 1880 p. m.
4th Sunday, New Hope II a. m, ant
st. Francisville 1880 p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday morn
| ing at 9:45.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

DR.. A.. F. Barrow. one of the grand
from Louisiana, left
last Friday to atten,i the annual SEES
sion of the Sovereii IN Grand Lodge
/. o. o. F., which me t at Minneapolis
While absent, he prop ses to do some
boosting for land int erests in West
Feliciana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20

Mrs. Wickliffe is b aying her office
building renovated 70 r the occupancy
of Lawrason and Kill bourne.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-20
CHURCH NOTICES.
GRACE CHURCH.

GRACE CHURCH.
Rev. Alvin w. skardon, Rector.
Sunday School. ....,.. $3.50 A. M
Morning Prayer. ........>1l:09 A, M
Friday-Litany service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
BOUGHT 4 BUFFALO.
Cow Added to Gage Park Herd
Today.

A buffalo COW. purchased by the city Of
Topeka. was added to the Gage Park herd
today. The COW arrived in a cattle car
at noon today over the Santa Fe from
the Rockefeller ranch near Belvedere,
Kan. Commissioner Of Parks Porter
Travelled on the same train and acted as
escort for the animal. The animal had the
entire car to herself and no one offered
to share 1t with her, not even when she
arrived in Topeka.
The job Of transferring the animal from
the car to Gage Park was not an easy
one. A large crate built on a wagon with
low wheels was used. After q good deal
Of difficulty the animal was lassoed by
opening the top Of the car and dropping
the rope down. The long hair about the
animals horns acted as a guard and it
was difficult to get the rope on. The
COW proved to be an artful dodger. but
after several attempts the rope was made
fast and then q tug-of-war issued with
the COW on one end Of the rope and sew
eral men on the other end. The men won
and the COW was pulled into the crate and
taken to Gage Park.
The animal IL an unusually fine speci-
men, displaying buffalo masculinity to q
remarkable degree In the matter Of
whiskers. She was three years old last
spring and is the mother OF one calf. She
cost the city 800.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
SUNS PULL ON EARTH


The periodic distortions Of the earth's
surface caused by the sun and moon arc
being submitted to the most exact meas
urement IN scientific history in expert
ments at the observatory at Lake Geneva,
Wis.,, under the direction of Albert A.
Nicholson, professor Of the department Of
physics at the Unworthy Of Chicago.
Prof. Nicholson, whose discoveries won
him the Nobel prize In physics in 1907, told
Of the success Of the tests in a paper at
the meeting Of the American Physical So
ciety at the Ryerapn Laboratory yester-
day. Physicists assert that his announce
ment was the most important OF the year
In their field.
Prof. Nicholson has found that the
rigidity of the earth IL virtually that Of
steel, and that the surface of solid earth
u distortedsb by the aetion Of the sun and
moon about one-fourth ~ much as water
The chief apparatus for the experiments
i tube 500 feet long and Inches in
diameter. half filled with water, and sunk
feet In the ground. Az the sun and
moon draw the water to one end OF the
tube or the other, the difference in the
level 10 measured with Instruments Of ex.
treme deltcAcy. The average change IN
level between the two ends had been
found to be one-thousandth OF an inch
The accuracy Of the measurement has
been carried to / per cent of this frac-
ton. degree never before achieved.
The tests At Lake Geneva are SIN In
pfogFeess ana Prof. 10chelson hopes TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
DEITz CASE REVIVED.


Madison, Wis. Dec. 19.-Attorney
General Owen was served today with
an application OF John =. Deitx, the
soca1led hero Of Cameron Dam. now
In the state prison for q writ OF
habeas corpus from tho federal court.
The application will be heard Satur-
day, December 81, at Milwaukee by
Judge F. e. FGeiger.
Deitz seeks aid from the federal
court for release from the state prison
on the claim that he did not have
counsel and did not have an impair
tial and unprejudiced hearing as re-
quired by the United States constitu-
ton. Deitz began his life sentence at
Waupun May Is, 1911. for the killing
Of q deputy sheriff, one of several VIC
Tins OF the Cameron dam siege.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
MILD WEATHER HURT
Bradstreet Review OF Christmas Busi.
neas 70 Date.

New York, Dec. 1s.-Bradstreets
tomorrow will say: Retail and holi-
day business holds the center Of the
stage, while wholesale trade and in
dustry tend to quiet down. Statesmen
are in from the road. inventories will
soon demand attention and jobbing
trade affected by backward demand ut
retail. caused by prolonged mild
weather, ii slackening.
Final distribution is irregular in vol
umn being helped by holiday spirit
in buying, but finding drawbacks in
the mild weather." Out door activities
are naturally slackening and the aggre-
gate number Of idle hands IL larger
than at any previous date this year.
but in some instances pessisnism seems
to have outrun actually and something
like q reaction from the blue tinged
type Of reports IL in evidence in q few
lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
IN MANY SECTIONS.
Did Little Negro Boy Dispose of stolen
Bicycle.

One Of the many bicycles that have
been stolen in Topeka has been located.
J. e. Wright, who lives ON the corner
Of Sixth and Tyler, picked up his BIZ
cycle at half the Junk shops in town
a wheel here, a pedal there-and has all
but the front tire.
The small chap responsible for the
drawing and Quartering Of tho wheel
is Walter Thompson. a colored boy. now
q ward Of the Juvenile court. Passing
Wright's home one night at dusk. he
noticed the bicycle on the back porch.
lugged it down the steps. and pedaled
hastily away.
Thinking it more crafty to dispose
Of his booty in pieces. he disentegrated
1t. and sold the various parts.
Wright reported his loss to the police
but declares he received no aid. He
and Probate Officer Ed Rooney traced
down the culprit, wrung a confession
from him, and located the most Of the
bicycle.
All owners Of wheels are warned to
guard them. The number OF bicycles
stolen this winter has been large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
lEc1ED leERS.


s. ne 1slnsesat E1smtsaa dlnh hsld IL
GAqsl e!ection Of o1icers Xeeterday:
q. s9pns seilssE r.; the rseentiy s1sct-
!xas made first vice president and Fred
LEM, Of the Rock Island roads, second
vice president Tho club was quite =
Denaocratic power during tsse last cam
The club claims the distinction Of being
sss: In the days when. the late David
Wolfe were active members. the club was
the strongest Democratic organization IN
the state. For thirty-one years It has
held its regular meeting without break.
At the present time one United states
senator. two federal appointees and four
state appotntee0 are members. senator
Thompson became q member when he
was clerk Of the old Kansas court Of APP
peals and il now q life member OF the
club. e i also the Hon. r ". Blair. and
VIII Rtgby. tho postmaster-elect.
the members Of the club holding state
fpo9 Psn are Col; g. 1 Sar6es c sod
Eugene stotts: J. B: Billiard Is also an
vival OF interest in the club and applica-
lions are coming in for membership from
prominent DomocratA over the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
SHEPPARD AT IRIS.
Labor Orator VIII Deliver Addrel
sunday Afternoon.

J. I. Sheppard. attorne for the Kansas
State Federation Of Labor, will speak at
the Iris theater, Seventh and Quincy. Sum-
day afternoon. s. Mr.. Sheppard will speak
on current labor questions. with which he
Is well acquainted. He IL one Of the
leaders of the labor movement In the state
and 10 familiar with the subject on which
he will speak.
It II expected that q large number Of
Topekans interested in labor unions and
many others will be present to hear Mr..
Sheppard talk. Labor has q strong fol-
lowing in Topeka ana the Sunday speech
There win be no admission charged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
HARD TO GET MONEY.
De Forest Tells OF Early Struggles in
the Wireless Business.

New York. Dec. 19.-Lee De Forest
told on the witness stand today, of
his early struggles to get money to de-
velop his wireless telephone and OF his
meager financial rewards, after he
finally eound capital to back his inven-
ton. De Forest is one Of the defend
ants in the governments suit against
promoters Of the Radio Telephone COM
pany charged with misuse of the mails
In selling stock.
Had had the money" said De
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
TO STOP SPLITTING.
women Patrol Pittsburg Streets and
Cause Arrest Of nm Offender.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 1e.@Two hundred
women, members OF the Women's Health
cipal streets of Pittsburg, at the opening
Of a campaign to enforce the anti-spitting
ordinance. Mrs. j. B. Stoner and Miss
Matilda Orr Hays, leading club women,
caused the arrest of the first offender,
who gave the name OF John Smith and
was released At q police station, for q
hearing tomorrow. Other arrests were
made during the day.
The anti-spitting ordinance was passed
several years ago and in spite Of signs in
observed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
C. C. BAKER IS BETTER.


For the Information of the friends Of c.
c. BAkersthe following statement OF his
condition il made by his nephew. Floyd A.
Baker. While 1t IL true Mr.. Baker has
been seriously Ill this fall he II now much
improved. He II up and about and able
Mr., Baker il superintendent Of the Masonic
Orphans home at 81. Louis. r. A. Baker
received today a cheerful letter from his
uncle telling about the preparations he
is now making for tho Christmas celebra-
ton at the home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

Two darkies bought piece of pork.
and Sam, having no place to put his
share, trusted it to Henry's keeping.
They met tho next night and Henry
said: "a mos strange thing done
happen at ma house las night, Sam.
All myHtr'y to me-" what dat, Hem
ry?'' well, Sam" explained Henry,
solemnly. ''dis mAWnins r go down In
de cellar for to git piece OF haysg Tor
breakfas, an I put my ham down In
de brine an feels 'roun'. but dey
amt no po'k dar: all gone; 20 tu'n
up de bar'l. an. Sam. sho' a. preach
In. de rats had done ct . hole crar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

Forest. II would have been the pioneer
in the wireless telephone field in this
country"
After the American De Forest COM
pany was formed and later absorbed
by the United Wireless company. De
Forest said he retired. receiving only
$3.50 for his stock. When the Radio
Wireless company was organised in
1907. the witness said he stuck to his
laboratory and left tho business end
to others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

Ellen ]. Fellers died this morning
at her home At 1884 Van Buren, street
The funeral service will be held Satur-
day afternoon at the residence OF Mrs.
J. w. Harper, daughter Of the de-
ceased. Sunday morning the body will
be taken to Kansas City for inter-
ment.
Mrs. Jennie Graham. aged 81 years.
died Thursday at one Of the local hos
pitfalls. She is survived by one daugh-
ter. Miss Nellie Graham Of Topeka,
and Earl Graham Of Portland. Ore.
The funeral will be held at the family
residence, 414 Van Buren, street. Sat
day at 3 p. m.
Allen Cantrell, colored. died Thurs
day at his home At 1921 Washington
street. Funeral announcement later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19
Mrs. Santa CLAUS Appears.

Decatur. ILL.,, Dec. is.-National
sorority girls at the James Millikin
university today entertained thirty
newsboys Of the city at a Christmas
party. Miss Elizabeth Putnam dressed
In white furs was Mrs Santa Claus
and she distributed presents to the
boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

IT'S funny. amt Il, that everybody IN
our family's some kind Of an animal? -
''Some kind Of an animal, Bobby ?-What
do you meanT' ''Why. mothers Z Dee.
you know. Yes, certainly "And M
baby sisters mothers little lamb. and m
Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

Surely. madam, you viii try Golden Egx
Machine Dried Macaroni or Spaghetti.
Once. Just ask your srocer.-Adv.
Howard Blevins, q Topeka boy tenor,
won first prise In the amateur contest 1t
the Orpheum theater Thursday night
Goldfish. supplies, globes, ETC. Rosoer
BrOe., sos Kansas 4ve.-Adv.
Tho parole Of Porter Patterson, charged
with selling liquor, was formally revoked
today. Patterson n in tho county jail.
Margaret N0ser, recently adjudged I'M
sane In the probate court. was taken to
the state hospital by county officers to-
day.
II you have ever found thought
that appealed to you In Ramblings.
why not buy Book OF Rambling4 by
Myra Williams farrell. and pass It on
to someone else? For sale BY Halls.
Zercher's. Mills, Crosby Bros.. Ralph
Peterson and Bars. North Topeka
Price 50 ceuts.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

ment. and then said: ssWhy didn't
de brine run outen de hole % ''Well.
yo' see. SAM" replied Henry, ''dat,e
de myst' Argonaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-19

achieve other results soon.-Chicago Dis.
patch to the New York Times-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-26

tempt to deceive the people of the Unit.
cd States.
Dean Worcester is not a man likely
either 10 msrcpresent or to be mistak-
en- when he presents matter of this
kind as statement Of facts. He is
probably more familiar with existing
conditions in the Philippine Islands
than any other American. He has been
there many years, he has travelled
broadly in the islands, and by reason
Of his Official position he has been
brought into contact with the native
governments in all the islands. The
chances that he is mistaken in this arc
so extremely small that they are not
worth taking into account, while the
chance that he is lying is nil. The
summary of his report printed In The
Tribune yesterday morning is abso-
lutely convincing, and it puts Quezon
and his clacquers in an exceedingly un-
favorable light.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-26
FORBES UNFAIRLY DISPLACED.

1t is not surprising that Mr.. Cameron
Forbes has peremptorily resigned his
position as Governor General of the
Philippine Islands " has been sup
posed and hoped that President Wilson
would retain him in that position. But
the President not only refused to re-
tain him, bnt displaced him in a way
that is discourteous and lagrantlY rude.
There is no justification whatever in
displacing Governor Forbes in any such
manner a. has been done, He is a man
of such high capacity and character
that the utmost consideration was due
TO him. and if President Wilson did not
wish to retain him as Governor General
Of the Philippines, he should certainly
have so informed Forbes, and allowed
him the opportunity to resign and quit
with dignity, rather than be kicked out
with indignity as though he were an un-
satisfactory official
AS to this matter, there can be no
question about Governor Forbes's eff.
cheney, his good faith, his Jealous,
effective service, and care for the
Philippine people. He has worked uu-
ceasing, disinterestedly, and effective.
ly. To see man such as he superseded
in this discourteous manner is more to
the discredit of President Wilson than
of himself.