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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
RECORDS OF THE LIVING AND
THE DEAD.

Louisiana is shown, by the recent
census, to be among the states most
remiss In keeping record of its vital
statistics, and it is said further that
this is due to the carelessness of the
country doctor; but it strikes us that
this is a rather sweeping charge, and
maligns class of public-spirited, hard
working men. True the country doc
tor is in position, in association with
his medical colleagues, to know Of ev-
cry birth, marriage and death in his
community. But others also know, the
parish clerk, for instance, is appraised
of the marriages; the midwives, the
births; and the undertakers, the deaths.
What is eVerybodys business is no.
bOdy's business, and this is true of the
gathering of statistics as of anything
else. The country doctor has really
no more call to be public unpaid sta
tistician, than has any one else.
There must be rigid enforcement
of law as to recording Of every birth,
death and marriage, with a small fee
for these to the register, or there will
continue to be incomplete mortality
statistics. Dr. Bowling sees the ne
cessity for this, and lately circularized
the parish police juries to provide the
ways and means, but little has come
of it. Here and there, some parish a
little more progressive than the 9th
ers has considered his appeal But
these are isolated instances.
Wake up. Know that a good show
ing of the average longevity of people
in community may advertise it bet
ter as a healthful place than volumes
of praise. The legal aspects of inheri-
tances, etc., are also much affected by
proper registry of births alone. All
civilized countries, except ours, has
found this out, and it is time that the
United States did too.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
HOW LONG, OH LORD, HOW
LONG?

One rarely picks up a Louisi-
ana daily paper without seeing
therein, a special from some part
of the state reporting one or
more insane persons confined in
jail because there is no room for
admittance to the States hos
pitfalls.
There was no room in the
inn"- so our Lord was born in a
stable. Likewise when there is
no room for the least of these,
His children, in the State homes,
then they must anguish in pris-
on as if they had done something
wrong, when instead they should
be tenderly cared for because of
their affection.
The humane citizen of Louisi-
ana bushes to know of such con-
ditions, but he fails to realize
that upon him lies the duty of in
sisting that the State shall pro-
vide for it's unfortunates, though
other matters be neglected. In
creased appropriations to pro-
vide increased accommodations
for the States insane should be
the popular demand.
Meanwhile the unfortunates
for whom there is no room"
pass their days YEARLY in pris-
on. Their worn souls cry to the
merciful God, in spirit if not in
words, "How long, oh Lord, how
long?" We, the agents of Gods
mercy on earth, should not make
it too long.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Usually one has no time to find the
coin to give outright or to make pre-
tense of buying one of their pitiful pen
ellis. And with always the fear, when
one does pause, that it is to encourage
fraud or pauperism. 1t is useless
drain upon purse and upon sympathy.
A great city should look after its pau
pers. 1t has been shown lately that
organized charity, in Chicago at least,
costs too much. This however can be
corrected. Indiscriminate giving pro-
duces evils incalculable because UNI
traceable.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
WANT TO MAKE AN EGG FARM.

The Louisiana Anti-Tuberculosis
League has received from the South
ern Express, Wells Fargo, and the
American Express Companies the very
generous donation TO carry free from
any point within the State" gifts OF
chickens or Indian Runner ducks in or
der that the Sanatorium at Hygeia
Station, st. Tammany Parish, may de-
yelop an egg farm capable of furnish
ing the patients at the Camp, as well
as those dependent on the Clinic in
New Orleans, with an ample supply of
eggs so valuable in combating the dis
ease.
The League therefore appeals to ev-
cry person interested in carrying on
the fight against this controllable dis
ease to donate at least three young
hens outlets preferably and as the
express companies will take them free,
it means very small contribution
from any one person. Neighborhoods
could with minimum of effort act to-
gether in Grating the chickens and
send them labeled Dead Head" to the
La. Anti-Tuberculosis League Camp,
Hygeia P. o., st. Tammany Parish,
Louisiana.
We take pleasure in calling atten-
ton to the fact that the Sanatorium is
for patients from anywhere in the
State. 1t is free, but with the present
limited accommodations Of the Camp,
only cases considered durable by the
Chief Medical Examiner can be &C.
cepted there.
The League earnestly hopes that
the people of Louisiana will respond
generously to this appeal and enable
them to carry on this expensive fea-
ture of the work at a minimum cost.
Very truly yours,
LA. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LEAGUE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
ROOSEVELT INDICATED.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
awarded a verdict of 6 cents
damages against George A. Ne
welt, editor Of the Iron Ore, at
Marquette, Mich. The colonel
had sued for $4,000 on the
charge that the neWspaperman
had libeled him in publishing an
article stating that Mr.. Roose-
welt was a "drunkard."
The suit was suddenly termi-
mated when Mr.. Newett, taking
the witness stand in his own be-
half, threw himself on the mercy
of the court, declaring it to have
been impossible for him to have
harbored any feeling of personal
malice against the plaintiff.
Colonel Roosevelt, after Mr..
Newett had made his statement,
declared to the court:
"Your honor, in view of the
statement of the defendant, | ask
the court to instruct the jury
that | desire only nominal dam
ages. | did not go into this case
for money. ! did not go into it
for any vindictive purpose. I
went into it and, as the court
said, | made my reputation an
issue, because | wished once for
all during my lifetime thorough
ly and comprehensively to deal
with these SANDERS, so that new
er again will it be possible for
any man in good faith to repeat
them. | have achieved my pur-
pose, and / am content"
Nominal damages means six
cents, under the laws of Michi-
gan, and no costs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
Get the Little Ad" habit.
CARE OF THE INSANE.

Civilization has made consid-
cradle advance since the less
than a century ago when the in
sane were chained like wild
beasts and thrown into cells,
which the vilest criminal at this
day, is not required>to endure.
AS it was gradually understood
that these unfortunate people
were, in most cases, neither so
dangerous nor so irresponsible,
as was supposed, and that COM
Portable and cheerful surround
ings ameliorated their condition
if it did not actually accomplish
a cure, the humane began to de-
mand that the environment of
the insane should be as good as a
public institution could make it.
The advance has been rapid.
Even in the last decade, there
have been cast aside many old
methods of management which
are now deemed unduly harsh if
not actually harmful.
Though limited in means, the
East Louisiana Hospital for the
Insane has kept up with the ad-
vance of modern thought and
practice in the care of the in
sane. Any one who visits the
Hospital from time to time can
not fail to observe the improve
ments that are introduced in the
buildings and grounds with cam
paratively little expense, the pa
tients doing much of the labor.
Modern comforts and conven-
fences are introduced on every
hand and the life of the patient
is made as pleasant as the cir
cumstances will permit. One
sees the patient, who is physical
ly or mentally able, cheerfully
engaged upon work that is con-
genial to him or her. For mod
ern therapy insists that in occu-
patton lies one of the best means
of cure for the diseased mind and
whenever possible, occupation in
the open air. So, instead of the
confinement in a dark cell, chain
ed and fettered, as Of a century
ago, the insane, unless his case
is desperate, may move freely
about in the sunshine and air,
having his duties and occupa-
tons, that bring to him nights
sweet repose after labor, even
as the more fortunate people out
side of the Hospital.
Whatever later changes may
come by way of further improve
ment, it is certain there can be
no greater boon than this: life in
the open air, with work to do, SO
that the humblest cannot feel
himself a worthless clod, but in
stead a part of the wondrous
moving world.
S-H------~--N 34&
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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

George Harvey, who so accu-
rately prophesied the election OF
President Wilson, said at a lun-
cheon in New York:
"But it doesn't pay to be a
prophet. If you prophesy right,
nobody ever remembers it. If
you prophesy wrong nobody ever
forgets it,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Are you a politician to profit
yourself or the State? Blessed
thrice blessed is the latter. He
is few and far between, but when
found is all there.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

The Baton Rouge council has elected
Alex Grouchy, Jr., mayor of Baton
Rouge to fill out the unexpired term of
the late Jules Roux, and also named
Captain o. B. Steele a member of the
city council from the second ward to
succeed Alex Grouchy, named mayor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

When every farmer has his au-
tomobile the millennium will not
necessarily be here, but good
roads will be.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

For a safe and conservative invest
ment purchase lots with the Mutual
Oil and Gas Company owning holdings
in the heart of the famous Caddo Oil
Fields. First well down 114O feet.
Write for particulars at our offices in
the Commercial National Bank Build
ing, Shreveport, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
Pick EN- With Care.

Advice for those who live in
towns
Where gossip never ceases:
Be careful how you pick your
friends,
And don't pick them to pieces.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Amarillo, Texas, reports the
advance in a northerly direction
from New Mexico of an army of
grasshoppers five miles wide and
eighteen miles long. They are
leaving a trail of desolation in
their wake, not a green leaf or
sprig of grass remaining after
they have passed over the land.
Don't hop this way, Brer Grass
hopper. We have the boil weevil.
An exchange thinks it unfor-
tunate tn 1t an ex-president
should have to defend himself
from the charge of being a
drunkard. 1t is fortunate that
he could do so. There have been
presidents, gossips say, that
could not have offered so com.
plete a defense.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

The Osykans of Mississippi find that
strawberries pay better than cotton.
They also eat better.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
AND BOTH ARE GOOD.

Whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap" is true;
but if one plant acorns he may
wait a life time, while mustard
may be ready in a few weeks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Miss Cooley: Miss Bloom
er seems to keep her youth STILL"
Miss Chellus:. well, she keeps
her age quiet"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07
NOTICE

have opened up the shop former
Iy conducted by Mr.. Rudolf Yunkes,
and will be pleased to have a share
Of your wheeIwrisht, Blacksmith or
plumbing work.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Read our Little Ads" every week.
You may find something that will in
tereSt you.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

Get the Little AID" habN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE - Single-comb Brown
leghon Eggs from choice stock at
following prices: $1.00 for Is; $500
for so; $500 for 100. MRS. gERTA
c.. HEATH, Clinton, La. (22mSt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

ANY ONE finding cattle branded P
or JP will please notify J. G. Per-
kins. m22-St
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FINDERS of cattle branded w.
M. on hip, metal tag in ear, will
kindly notify Miss Lucy Matthews,
st. Francisville, La. Phone 22W.
4124
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE-A good mule, cheap.
MRS. c. r. BARROW, Wilcox. La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE-Second hand single iron
bed, cheap. Also feather beds and pill
lows. Apply at this office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE - Well-bred stallion:
cheap If taken at once. w. r..
SMITH, Solitude, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE-White Wyandotte Cock
erel and eggs for setting from prize
winning stock, winter layers.
MRS. e. G. WESTMORLAND,
17m2) st. Francisville, La.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
THE ELECTION.

There were two tickets in the
field and considerable interest was
manifested in the municipal cleo
ton held Tuesday, though a full
vote was not polled Only 1853
voters exercised their right of
suffrage and two of them could
pot decide on a choice for Mayor,
and they voted only for Aldermen
The vote follows:
MayOr-Stockard SO, Bowl-s CT
Ald-rman-Lewis l45, Thomp-
son lO4, Stigall 80, HolIaday 81,
Whitfield 80, McGIohor Sc, Lowry
II and Combs &C
The personnel of the two tickets
was not as much involved as the
clear cut platforms promulgated
The result was victory for the
old board an d declaration against
building brick sidewalks.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25

Go to Holland Bros east side,
for cotton seed.
r. Inv aud tomorrow are poultry
days in Camden
u Fresh field and garden seed of
all kinds, at McCallougl,'-
Rae Morris visited frl, dt n,tr
Inshiups Creek Saturda,
Sheriff Alvin J. Howe was in
jackson one day this week.
~ z. Woody and family spent a
few days in Nashville this week.
A. p Lashlee and L. P Brown
ing of Eva City were here Tuesday.
For hay, see L A Berry, Cam
den, Tenn. Price, $500 per ton
and up.
Rev I. @. McKelvey preached
an excellent sermon at Liberty
Sunday afternoon.
Born, in this city, on Saturday,
April 10, to Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
j. Rowles, a daughter.
Mrs. W. w. Whitfield and chill
dren have been visiting relatives
and friends at Springville.
W. E. Mccullough, Ray Pafford,
Il. W. McGll and John Smith
we're in Nashville this week.
6. W. Axtens, the real estate
man, has been spending few days
with his family in Huntingdon.
The family of Otis Cole joined
him in Memphis this week. j. J.
Cole went down with them, return
ing Wednesday.
Dorsey Holland, who is engaged
in the produce business in Mem
phis, is spending a few days here
with homefoks.
7. W. Saunders is making ready
to remove his dwelling to make
room for hotel. The building
will be of concrete.
The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the Methodist Church will meet
with Mrs. Mollie e Bowles Tues
day afternoon, April 29.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25

Thomas Gamblin and Hiss Lucy
Terry Of Decatur County arrived
here yesterday and made il known
at once that they desired 10 be-
married Justice w A Lash lee,
who seems to be developing a rep
utation for uniting those who have
fallen victims to Cupid, came to
the rescue and the happy twain
were made one.
Nj q. q. Hubbs WAS the charm
ing hostess of the Book lovers Club
Wednesday afternoon. A large at
tendance was present, and each
mem Der responded to roll call with
a quotation. CHARITY" very
interesting theme, was discussed
and splendid paper was read by
Miss Minnie Lashlee. Dainty
refreshments were served by the
hostess, assisted by little Misses
Laura Melton and Alline Lowry.
Books were exchanged and the
club adjourned to meet with Mrs
M G. BowIes Wednesday, May 7.
The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union held their first
meeting at the Methods, Church
Friday afternoon, April Is, with a
good attendance. 1t was meet
ing of great interest 10 those pres
ent, as we had with us Mrs. j b
Gilbert of Huntingdon, the State
recording secretary of the W G
L. w., who gave quite helpful
and instructive Additss and assist
ed In completing the organization
The hex meeting of the union will
he held 1T the Baptist Church
ON F. - afternoon, \ a\ 2, al 3
o'clock. Everyone who can posi-
bly, do so ARE urged to be present
at this meeting
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
HUCKRUM.

The farmers are quite busy this
pretty weather,
Say, Frank, are they all going tc
marry this year?
E G Flowers and family visited
G M McGill Sunday.
Walter and Ernest Flowers Wis
tied at Big Sandy Sunday.
G. NJ McGill had the misfortune
to loose his milk COW one day last
week.
There was a small crowd at an
outing at the Wygul Spring last
Sunday.
Mrs Pink Greer and daughter,
Miss Stella. visited W. H. Pierce
last Monday.
Mrs Douglas is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Wimberly, in Hen.
ry County this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cantrell of
Big Sandy visited his father, H
f. Cautreil, Sunday.
Little Robert Coffman has been
quite sick with Group, but is better,
we are glad to learn.
l. A Wyatt and little daughter
passed through Monday enroute to
Sugar Greek where he was putting
monuments to his parents gray, g.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25


Word has been received here
that George Cole was fatally cut
hya Mr. Smith near Holiday yes
terday. 1t seems to have been a
family matter.
Miss Maude Adams of Holiday
Is here TO attend the summer nor
NAL. Miss Maude has Taught two
successful schools at WHY and
Manley Chapel the past year.
Mrs. & z Hicks is attending
the conference of the Woman s
Missionary Society Of the M e.
Church, South, which is holding
It's annual session at Trenton.
Mr. aud Mrs Earle Evans, who
were married last week, Rev. L. G.
Nc rlvey officiating, have return
Ell from a trip TO Nashville, Chat
tanooga and other points of inter-
est are now at home to their friends
on West Main Street.
The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Onions of Big Sandy,
Mount Vincent, Faxnn, woods
and Camden will have n meeting
at Big Sandy Sunday afternoon 1T
the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock
for the purpose of organizing the
county.
There was splendid attendance
of teachers AT the regular monthly
meeting of the association here last
SATURDAY., and much interest and
often enthusiasm was manifested
IN the discussions of subjects bear
ing upon The work and duties of
the teacher.
DR. II b. Travis Was advised
Sunday morning of the death of
his brother, 7 O Travis, of Paris.
The latter had severe attack in
January, but recovered and was
busy about home Sunday morning
when he was stricken down almost
without warning.
There was q good attendance at
prayer meeting at the Methodist
Church Tuesday evening 1t was
the largest attendance had during
the pastorate of Brother Nickel
vey. Hon. Joe F. Odle will hold |
the meeting next Tuesday evening
Everybody is cordially invited.
ID L. Warden aud Miss Nina
Lancaster and W. W. Elswick and
Miss Lura Forest of Humphreys
County were married by Justice
W. A Lashlee Saturday morning.
They came over from Denver OH
No. 4, licenses were procured, the
nuptial knots tied and they de-
parted on No So.
Herschell PAfford of Memphis
and Miss lola Potts were happily
married Wednesday, Justice Bud
Bomar officiating The bride is
niece of our fellow townsman, u.
A. Potts, and is a most charming
young lady. The groom ig u son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j F. Patford, and
lives in Memphis, where they will
make their home. The Chronicle
extends best wishes and hearty
congratulations.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
How'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F.. ]. CHENEY G. CO., Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned have known r J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directi-g mon the blood and mu-
couS surfaces e system. Testimonials
sent free Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Ha is Family Pills for constipation.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Woman's Missionary Society
met with Mrs. L. 9. McKtIv+, at
the parsonage last week with a
good attendance. The meeting
WAS opened with scriptural reading
by Mrs. M. e Bowles, president,
and Rev. T. G. McK-lvey led in
prayer. The minutes were read
aud approved aud the usual bust
ness transacted.
The delegates to the missionary
conference at Trenton were in
structed to extend an invitation to
the conference to hold their next
annual meeting in Camden.
The program for the meeting
April 20 with Mrs. Nj e Bowles
follows:
Meditation on Gods word, "The
power to bear" (James 7-1D
Mrs M E Bowles.
Hymn 1913.
Their need of the gospel (a)
Brazil, land of unlimited resour
ces, land without a living faith,
land without a Bible, land dom
mated by an immoral priesthood,
Mrs. A ID Parnell.
90 The three rs of the noun
tains, Independence, Indulgence,
Illiteracy, Mrs r. II. Melton.
(c) Accumulated interest on our
debt to the Indian, Mrs, M G.
Bowles.
"Our work among them" Mrs.
G, L. Totty.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25

send ale chronicle the happen
,ngs III y,ur community.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
Try a barrel of Kaw's Best Flour,
1915 a barrel; half barrel, $500.
Sold only by W. E. Mccullough.

r. ad the advertiser ents in The
Chronicle. I hey are put there for
y AR be, f
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
Piles Cured in 6 to Ia DAYS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. 1t stops tn.
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
E. W. GROVES signature on each box. Csc.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic
ero sure Another, For adults and children Soc.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-04-25
Little Locals.

Go to Holland Bros east side,
for cotton seed.
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The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-12
INFORMATION WANTED.

James Scofleld. formerly of Jerfer son. Ohio Last heard of Ave or six years az" when around Peavey and Fairbanks. He has also spent som" time al Nome. Tanana and Circle City. Described as being six feet, four inches tell rather slcnder smooth face and q; rk brown hair Relatives gre anx- ious to hear from him
 l'aNard Taylor who formerly lived al Winters eel. m> strrinnAlv dis hl pcar"d June II. l9l3 He was las, S''r at Ferry luldinp Description is ',s follows: tg" 21 ycar- height siN feet, two inches. weight o1O pounds blue eyes. light brown hair walks with free swing. has m"le on check and stii litl" finger Relieved tp hnv,. com" {" Alaska Mother anNi, us tn Tear from him