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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
DIAZ NOT COMING
BACK TO MEXICO
SURED HIM UNCLE SAM
WOULDN'T INTERVENE.

Naples, March 13-Genera1 Porfirio
Diaz declared, today, that he would
not return to Mexico. He was looking
well on his arrival from Egypt on
board the steamer Adriatic and said
his only desire was to be allowed to
rest quietly He stated, however, that
all his efforts would be directed to-
ward assisting his country to pros
perity.
The former President added, how
ever, that he would go back to Mexico
in case of intervention in that country
by the United States. Former Presi-
dent Taft he said, had given him full
assurance that the United states was
not planning anything of the Kind but
he continued:
Nobody can tell what politics keep
in reserve or what the new american
administration may project
What is certain, concluded General
Diaz, is that the whole of Mexico
would stand like one man if threat
ened from abroad.
General Diaz intends to remain here
two days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
SUFFRAGE BEATEN BY
E1CLOSE VOTE IN NEBRASKA

Lincoln, March by the close vote
of As in favor OF, to 80 against, the
Nebraska House yesterday defeated
the proposed constitutional amendment
permitting women to vote Sixty
votes, or two-thirds Of the HOuss
membership, were required to pass
the bill.
Suffrage leaders declared last night
unless a reconsideration can be oh
tained in the Legislature, an attempt
will be made to bring the question 20
a vote of the people through the IN
itiative and referendum law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
SARAH BERNHARDT BETTER

Los Angeles, March 13.-The con-
dition of Sarah Bernhardt, who was
painfully injured in an automobile ac-
cident, last night, showed marked i'm
provement, early today, and her ply
sicians said she would be able to take
part in benefit performance, this
afternoon. Both of her ankles were
badly wrenched and she had difficulty
in walking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
QUARRY INTERESTS
COMPLAIN OF RATES
TO THE COMMISSION

Chicago, March 1S-Hearing of COM
plants of building stone quarry in
terests in Indiana and Vermont were
taken up here, yesterday, before the
Interstate commerce commission. In
terests at BEDFORD, Ind, and Barre,
VT, were represented by counsel, and
they asked for a reduction in rail-
road rates.
Boston lawyers, representing New
England railroads, appeared to fight
the charges of Vermont quarrymen
that discriminatory rates are in exist
ence in favor of other stone produc-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13

andria, Egypt. From this city he pro-
ceeded to Rome. He appeared to be
in a satisfactory condition of health:
DR.. BastianelIf, who was member
of the Morgan party, said Mr.. Nor
gan would soon recover his usual good
health and vigor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
MIDDIES IMPROVE

Washington, March 1.-THE effect Of
the revision of the naval academy
curriculum on the first year's work e
noticed in the decreased number -
fourth class men dropped for deficisn-
cy in studies at the semi-annuaI e1-
animation. This year only Is percent
Of the fourth class were recommended
to be dropped an against ~ per cen
last year,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13
FRATERNAL NEWS

Golden Hill Council, Fraternal Bene-
fit Leagues will hold a class initiation
tomorrow evening. The degree work
will be exemplified by Volunteer de-
gree team of New Haven. Entertain
ment and refreshments will follow the
degree work. A large attendance is
expected. A number of visitors from
other cities will accompany the degree
team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13

John ogden, of New York, and En-
gfneer Walter Fem, of Pittsfield,
Mass. The conductor of the slow
freight was Frank Rosinko. of New
Milford, and the engineer Frederick
Burns, of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-13

ers. The Vermont interests complain
of rates to Chicago while the Indiana
producers make similar charges re-
garding tariffs to Philadelphia and
other eastern points Counsel for the
railroads declared the fight was 8
competitive one for the two compa-
mics, each claiming the other was be-
ing favored.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-31

In this sale yon will find the largest and
most complete assortment of all kinds of
Carpets and Rugs shown in Central West
Virginia. Qualities the hest ut prices that
cannot he duplicated elsewhere.
Nome but reliable hest makes and quail
tiles of Carpets and Rugsoflere1 in this sale.
We quote the following prices on Alex
andcr Smith & Sons Carpet Co.'S Carpets.
New designs bought direct from them.
soc BRUSSELS CARPETS. sac YD.
$500 BRUSSELS CARPETS. 75c YD.
s1.25 BRUSSELS CARPETS. 1900. s5c YD.
$50 VELVET CARPETS 49,. $500 YD.
81. 50 ADMINISTER CARPETS. CSC YD.
Sis ADMINISTER CARPETS. SIPS VI.
AF.carpcts made, laid and lined free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-31
TIRE COL g2lllQs AI0I2
Dollar Kimonos

Very special values are these kifnonos 81
Crepe and Chains. Plain eoiors trimmed, -.v,,lf
mercerized Saline In Oriental c0loa4nfs ANA as.
signs. Also priced 81 90 sare many attractive
kimonos of challis IN near patterns. such limo.
nos as are not found se,shere at the Drjse
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-31

$50 WOOL INGRAM RUGS. .S4.0s
9x12 Feet.
$3.50 WILTON VELVET RUGS. 1910
Room size 9x12 feet New patterns,
Just received. Handsome rugs suitable for
the best rooms in the home.
"SHIITH'S'' BRUSSELS RUGS
Groom size 0x12 feet)
$500 BRUSSELS RUGS. s 9.0s
$3.50 BRUSSELS RUGS ... S12.9s
$3.50 BRUSSELS RUGS. siI.9S
$4,000 WILTON VELVET RUGS. S2t.50
$500 ADMINISTER RUGS .Si7.aG
STANDARD FIVE FRAME BODY BRUS-
Sells RUGS, 9x12 .............. $500
Room size 0xi2 feet New patterns, just
received. Handsome rugs suitable for the
best rooms in the home
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-31
November Sale q Rugs
and Carpets, This Great
Money Saving Sale Starts Tomorrow.

NEEDS IN FLOOR COVERINGS AT MONEY SAVING PRICES.
This sale coming does VHen every housewife preparing for
indoor comforts should appeal all who contemplate purchase of
Carpets Rugs Lroleum Mattirgs and Window Shades etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
REALTY CHANGES

Lillian E. Parsons to William H.
Ney, lot %, block Z, Acme addition,
Moline; $1,000.
CAMEL Martens to Cyriel Van Hole
beke, lot 5, block 127, New Shops
addition, East Moline; s1,700.
Walter Rosene and wife to August
Sandholm, lots to 10. block II and
IS, W. Marshall's addition, Cordova,
section 36-20-1 east; 81.
NJ. E. Ochs to John E. Nelson, lot
and east one-half, lot 5, Alday'
Third addition, Moline; s440.
Ann Watts to Henrietta Watts, pari
lot 1 and 2. block 1, Brackets add
ton, Rock Island; 81.
Charles A. Arensehield to Evil Wy
ley, WATERFOWL; $780,
Jane E Walker and husband tC
Frank B. and Rufus Walker, Jr., and
Susan B. Smith, lot 4 and west one
half. lot 3, block s, Huldah Thomas
addition, Moline; 81.
Henry A. Lohse, ct ex-, to Georgt
Sieeth. lot Is, block 9, Silvis; $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

week from Friday Pete Erloff, the
backstop who finished the season for
the locals, Will do the receiving, with
Mortimer Main held in reserve.
For Chicago Jimmy Lavender and
Larry Cheney have been selected to
do the wiggling and James Archer
will do the grab and return stunt for
the athletes from the Windy City.
The lineup for the remainder of the
positions has not been announced as
yet, but it is asserted that it will be
practically the same club which went
through the season of 1918.
Charles Webb Murphy, the man who
had the run in with Mordecai (3f)
Brown and canned him in the heat Of
tie intercity series, will be with the
Cubs as an added attraction, but strict
orders will be issued against bounc-
ing pop bottles Off the marble knob
of c. Webb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
PICTURE or BOAT
PRESENTED POST
George Alter of Colorado
Springs Gives G. A. R. View
of Inflated Sultana.

A picture of considerable historic
interest is to be presented this even
ing to Bufo-d post No. 24S, G. A. R.,
by J. IL Spur OF behalf Of George
Alter OF Colorado Springs. Mr.. Alter
who was here during the summer
on a visit, recently returned to the
west, but before he left he gave Mr..
Spur the framed likeness OF the
southern steamboat Sultana, which is
TO be formally presented to the post
tonight
The SuItana on April 81. 1865, caught
fire from an explosion at point just
above Memphis and 1928 lives were
lost, nearly all of whom were ex-
prisoners of the Civil war on their
way home to the north. MIR. Alter Is
a former resident of Rock Island and
for years was a veteran river man.
He has an unusually interesting col
lection of curios of early days, among
them being the picture of the III
fated Sultana-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
ouick Relief for rheumatism.

George W. Rooms Lawton. Mict..
says: "DT. Detcnon's Relief To-
rheumatism has given nay wife sv.,-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to
be lifted for two months She began
the use of the remedy and improved
rapidly. On Monday she could not
move and on Wednesday she got up
dressed herself and walked out for
breakfast" Sold by Otto Grotian.
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 22o West Sec.
ond street, Davenport.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
WITTE, SELBY AND ERL0Ff
TO BATTLE AGAINST CUBS

DanvilIe, III. Sept. 27.-Announce-
ment was made Thursday morning
that Big Fred White and oryille Seiby
will do the hurting against the chi
cago Cubs when the Little Bears visit
DaaviIle for an exhibition Oct 5, one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

ceive. Other matters Of interest to
the county schools were taken up.
Last Park Concert.-The last pub
lie park concert of the season will be
given tomorrow afternoon at Fejer-
vary park by Otto's Concert band The
program viii commence at 3 o'clock.
Services at German TrInity-Sun-
day the annual mission festival will
be observed by Trinity German Luth-
eran church. Fifth and Myrtle streets.
Rev. o. Horn. the pastor. announces
that there viii be special services at
the church, 10 be conducted in Ger
man in the morning and afternoon,
and in English in the evening.
The Story Hour.-The first story
hour of this season was held az the
public library this afternoon at .
o'clock Miss Marie Kelly, who has
taken a special course in story telling
az the University of California this
pCSul VI
legends. The children's room is now
open from to 9 in the evening for
the benefit Of those who canno; come
| in the afternoon.
Present Life Membership. - The
/ Ceremonial session OF Mohassan
Grotto. Mystic order Of the Enchanted
Realm of tn Yelled Prophet. which
took place at the Masonic temple
/ Thursday evening, was marked b.
the presentatio ton of a life membership
In the Grotto 20 J. p. Risley, one Of
+ its founders. Mr.. Risley was pre-
scented with a life membership Ger
I tif;eate. which. in addition TO tbs
wording, bears the photographs of tn
present four principal officers Of the
I Gro.to. These are: George Perry
monarch; c. II. krieger, chief justice;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
Plain Talk Fran Hama

II ought TO be supremely happy" the
youth wrote TO the home people II
don't see much business ahead. but
have my diploma and my books"
Whereupon the old man" wrote
him:
Put the diplomy in a frame. make q
pillow of the books. then rise up early
and bit some good hard ticks for three
square meals e day."-Atlanta Consti-
tuition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

John Sutherland, master Of ceremon-
les, and J. Leroy Vosburg, secretary
The presentation was made by w. n.
Bragg, a past monarch OF the organ
ization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

FlrSt School convention.-The first
school convention under the new
state law 10 be held in Scott county,
convened this afternoon at ? O'Clock
at the court house. The presidents Of
the various county school boards de-
cided what salary the assistant county
superintendent Of schools shall re-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

Jesse Dunbar was arrested here this
week on the request of Baton Rouge
officers on charge of burglary and
larceny committed in Baton Rouge.
He has since been convicted and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary. He con :
fessed to local officers of having par
ticipated in several house robberies in
this parish. One of these was the
breaking into of Jno. w. Leake's resi-
dence and stealing the suitcase and
clothes of young lady guest who was
in the parish to attend wedding. An
other was the robbery Of Mr.. Ben Leo
pold's home, when pistol and other
articles were stolen, and still another
was the entering of Mrs. Ada Phillips
residence, two months ago, when they
got nothing but two pairs of shoes, be.
ing frightened away soon after break
ing in. He implicated Ewell Smith
and Henry Carmena, claiming that the
latter did the actual house breaking.
Carmena has served one term in the
penitentiary, having been sent up sew
eral years ago on charge Of shoot
ing at. All are young negroes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
SCHOOL.

Supt. of Schools II. j. Smith has ar.
rived and assumed his new duties! He
has had repairs made to the floor Of
the superintendents Office and the
walls have been nicely kalsomined.
The whole effect is pleasing.
Mr. Smith is engaged in trying to de-
wise ways and means whereby domes-
tic science and manual training de.
partments may be added to the curri-
culum OF the High School. The State
Board makes an appropriation of about
five hundred dollars to schools where
the domestic science courses are
taught. Mr.. Smith will endeavor to
get an appropriation from the town
council or the police jury to start this
work. with the expectation that the
state appropriation will complete it.
Should these courses be decided
upon favorably, Mr.. Smith will teach
the manual training department him.
self, though another teacher would
have to be employed for the domestic
science course. These new depart.
ments, if added, are not to be made
compulsory, but are elective. In face.
they may be substituted for some OF
the other courses and the pupil given
credits which are recognized by the
higher schools.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

The demonstration of woodworking
machinery, which has been under
Roadway for several days, under the
auspices of the police jury, is at an
end, approximately twenty miles Of
the roads in the parish having been
put into first-class condition by the
machines that entered the contest.
One machine met every test requir-
ed and proved its adaptability to the
woodworking conditions of this parish,
beyond all doubt. Many persons for
merly opposed to the purchase by the
police jury of woodworking machinery,
after witnessing the different demon
STATIONS, have become convinced of
the error of their views, and are now
heartily in favor of the purchase Of
the successful machine. They see in
it an economical method of obtaining
good roads at minimum cost, and
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI IN A
RoW1OAT.

Andrew Koehn, the sailor who start.
ed on June 18th to row the entire
length of the Mississippi River in a
rowboat, was here for a short while,
Sunday morning. Koehn is making the
trip unaccompanied. The start was
made at the head of Lake Itasca,
Mimi, where the river rises, and the
little boat used by the former Navy
oarsman is named "Itasca."
The boat is of galvanized steel with
a wooden cockpit cover, 10 #. long
and AZ in. beam. A wooden floor in
the bottom serves as bunk, and is
provided with a regulation navy mat.
tress and two blankets. Stanchions
are so placed that they can be used
either to carry an awning or to sup
port small tent which buttons over
the cockpit coaming, making the in.
terror rainproof. For rowing in the
rain, the oarsman wears a rubber
poncho which also buttons over the
coaming. An adjustable mirror rig.
ged in the stern sheets enables him
to see ahead as he rows along with his
eft. spoon oars. The total distance
to be covered is 2,470 miles.
Koehn reached New Orleans We'd
nesday, and continued on his way to
the jetties. after stay of an hour in
the city.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
WHAT ABOUT STATE PRIDE AND
LOYALTY?

Farmeryille Gazette:
On July 4, there was held a great
mass meeting of Democratic citizens
of Louisiana to denounce the action
of these two senator's; and don Aug
ust 2, there is to be held great mass
meeting of Democratic citizens of
Louisiana to commend them for the
same action. Rather paradoxical, isn't
it? But when we consider that South
Louisiana's interest, and vice versa,
the whole problem is explained. No
doubt, If South Louisiana were like
North Louisiana the meeting at New
iberia would be one of condemnation /;
and on the other hand if North Louisi-
ana produced large quantities OF
sugar the meeting at Ruston would
have been one OF commentator.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

The cool weather had good deal
to do with making the club dance, last
Friday evening, unusually pleasure
BILE. The attendance was good, and
a number of young people were pres
ent from distance, their names being
mentioned in another place in this is
sue. Fruit punch, cake and coffee were
served at half past eleven and proved
a pleasing diversion Of the dance pro-
gram. The president of the club, Mr..
Farr, makes an ideal floor manager,
his rule being firm yet kindly. None
of the risque dances so much talked-of
at present are allowed at the club
dances.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
any extra taxation.

without any extra taxation.
The machine now prominently be.
fore the police jury is offered at $4,000,
payable $1,000 cash and the balance
in notes of $1,000 for one, two and
three years, bearing five per cent. in
terest. These are favorable terms,
and the payments can be met without
the imposition of any additional tax
upon the citizens of the parish. In
fact, one prominent member of the po-
lice jury is of the opinion that the rate
of parish taxation can be reduced and
the parish still be enabled to meet
these obligations.
The concensus of opinion of those
with whom the writer has conversed
is that the machines should be pur-
chased and put to work Immediately
under the supervision of an experience
ed machinist who is familiar with
woodworking.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

The little hitch in the arrangements
for having the moving picture shows
at Pythian Hall was satisfactorily adj
justed, and the performances were re.
sumed Wednesday night with a good
crowd present. We are indeed glad
that this has resulted, as the movies
are pleasant diversion to relieve the
deadly monotony of the summer. More
over the enterprise is one handled by
home people, which is an additional
reason for its being patronized, and
it's way made as easy as possible.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

Pellagra, for which physicians have
found no cure, is spreading beyond
the zone to which it previously has
been confined and is invading new
territory, according to officials of the
United States Public Health Service,
who base their belief upon statistics
on the prevalence of the disease in
Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas from
1907 to 1912.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
AMBITION.

Youths Companion:
Some familiar quotations have done
their best to give the quality of ambi.
ton bad reputation. From the days
when the boy begins to read Shake.
speare in school, he is likely to be eau.
toned against "vaulting ambition,
which o'erleaps ITSELF" Wolsey's so.
norous, melancholy warning to Crom.
we'll,
81 charge thee, fling away ambition;
BY that sin fell the angels"
sticks in the schoolboy's mind. Even
in common intercourse the word has
taken on rather shady significance.
When it is said of man that he is
ambitious, and especially when it is
said of a woman that she is ambitious,
the implication concerning the charac.
ter thus designated is somehow not
pleasant.
1t is unfortunate that the word has
acquired that sinister slant, for 1t does
really denote one of the best qualities
of human nature. Ambition means the
looking and striving toward accom-
plishment. 1t should not be regarded
as synonym for selfishness or for
narrowness of interests 1t supplies
the motive force for the noblest and
highest efforts; seldom has an unambi.
tious man achieved great things. Am
bition is not incompatible with forget
fulness of self. It is fruitful only when
it is united with forgetfulness- only
when it is so concentrated on q high
aim, fine purpose, that self-sacrif1ce
and self-denial are cheerfully accepted
as necessary to fulfillment.
1t is in the nature of the young to
wish to shine. A dream of glory should
encircle every youthful head. Any at
tempt to make young people act out of
nature and despise ambition will result
in youthful cynics and ne'er-do-wells.
To help each child to give his natural
ambition worthily should be the ambi-
ton of every parent and teacher.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR
TEACHERS.
Office Supt. Public Education,
Parish of West Feliciana,

ST. Francisville, La, June IA, 1913
In conformity with instructions
received from the State Teachers Elk.
aminer, the next examination for can.
didates for positions as teachers and
teachers having expired certificates
will be held at the High School, Aug
| a, 5, and 6, for White applicants and
August Z, 8, and 8, for Colored appli.
cants, at the Court House, beginning
each day at 9 a. m.
First grade: Plane Geometry, high.
er algrebro, higher arithmetic, English
grammar, and composition, history OF
the United States and Constitution OF
Louisiana, Political and Physical Geog.
raphy, Physiology, hygiene, and the
theory and art of teaching.
Second grade: Elementary algebra,
English grammar, and Composition,
history of the United States and Con.
stitutlOn or Louisiana, Geography
physiology and hygiene, and theory
and art of teaching.
Third grade: Arithmetic, English
grammar and Composition, history OF
the United States and Constitution oil
Louisiana, geography, physiology, and
hygiene, spelling and the theory and
art of teaching.
Candidates are notified to provide
themselves with examination paper
ska, lead pencils and the fee required
under the law, as follows: first grade
$500; second grade, $3.50; third grade
$1,0O,
H. j. SMITH,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

Rev and Mrs. E. Il. Barlow, of Nor
wood, expect to leave New Orleans on
Sept. 10, for Santa Clara, Cuba, where
they expect to open school for girls.
Mr.. Barlow is pastor of the Norwood
and Clinton Baptist Churches. His wife
will be pleasantly remembered as Miss
Edna Packard, a former member of
the faculty of Silliman Collegiate In.
stitute. Their many friends will wish
them success and happiness in their
new location.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-08-02

Mr.. George Wilcox, whose success
in growing fruit and vegetables is al.
ways remarkable. brings US an egg
plant, 9 inches in diameter and weigh.
ing lbs. 1t was as tender and succu-
lent as the smaller ones, we found, as
it furnished a dish for four meals. Mr.,
Wilcox says he has raised 400 similar
ssgplants this season.