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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

While it is agreed that the tho
Toughness with which the blue back
speiier was taught had much to do
with making good spoilers, yet, it Is
insisted that the arrangement of the
words has also great deal to do with
results. Old Noah Webster had a way
of placing together all words Of similar
formation and pronunciation, but among
them he imbedded all of the excep-
tons. The present writer has never
forgotten the sense Of surprise, con-
sternatlon and final elation on discov-
ering-and conQusring-when a child
among such words as had, lad, CAD,
that there was also add" And add"
stuck because of the contrast. Modern
spoilers put words Of correlated sound
as far apart as possible, and make of
each word separate difficulty, with
no assistance from the compiler. No
wonder pupils find spelling one Of
their hardest. most uninteresting
tasks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
GOOD ROADS DAY.

The first observance Of Good Roads
Day In Louisiana, as provided by reso-
luton Of the legislature, will take place
on the last Thursday of August, In
this year, provided that the police
jury in each parish makes special pro,
vision therefor by proclamation and
preparation of program of public ex.
ercises While the work of no single
day can be effective in making good
roads in any parish. the general OBJ
servance of one day is important and
useful by creating interest. enthusiasm
and cooperation. When people work
together they invariably think togeth-
er, and the combined thinking evolves
something for the general good, not to
mention the value of the work.
Since the observance rests for its
initiation upon the police juries of the
state 1t is to be hoped that these
bodies, with an eye to the public good
will make response to the call Of duty
and institute Good Roads Day of 1914
with all due ceremony and such lively
exercises that it will give an impetus
to all future work for good roads.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
RECENT DISCOVERIES IN
LOUISIANA.

In the sugar district of Louisiana
which we have been informed was
wrecked and ruined by Woodrow Viii.
sons idea Of genuine democracy, they
are making some strange and wonder
| full discoveries. We read that some en-
terprising person has discovered that
the finest work horses and mules are
being bred successfully in Iberyille
and Ascension parishes and that the
breeding OF high class livestock is
likely to soon become most important
industry in those parishes. Again, the
optimistic editors of some of the La
fourche and Terrebonne papers make
brave to assert that never in times
past have SO many acres been planted
in truck and melons, adding that the
soil Of that section is SO rich and pro.
life that anything can be grown. Last,
but by no means least, we hear from
st. Mary-grand old ST. Mary, which
the Franklin papers declared would be
practically obliterated from the map if
the Underwood bill became law The
corn crop of st. Mary, it has been dis
covered is in many instances SO fine
that it promises to yield the planters
a much larger per cent of profit than
they have derived from cane in ten
or twelve years, yet it has cost far less
to produce it,
Strange, the discoveries, when we
have been told and led to believe that
these parishes were condemned to the
damnation bow.wows
Fortunately, comparatively few Lou
isianians have believed that we were
so terribly hurt by the Underwood bill,
and the Daily Times feels sure that
the day is not far distant when even
the sugar planters will see that mod.
ern diversified farming is making them
wealthy men where they formerly were
only managing enough to stand off
their creditors by raising sugar-Lake
Charles Times.
What the Lake Charles Times says
with reference to the cane section may
be said with equal appropriateness
concerning the rice belt 1t has been
argued that the administration tariff
policy has been equally destructive to
the rice industry
The truth Is this section of the rice
belt does not have to depend upon rice
alone and if the whole rice industry
goes to the bow-wows still this coun-
try is safe. 1t is learning in crafty
ing manner the wealth and independ-
ence to be attained in Investigation
The growth Of the cattle industry is
opening up new field with wonderful
possibilities. The building of silos just
now begun will enable us to raise cat
tie more cheaply than can be raised
in the great cattle sections of the
country, and whatever tariff changes
are made we may rest assured that
beef will always be at safe margin.
Rice Belt Journal,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Without being an alarmist, but since
heas are even better travellers than
mosquitoes in yellow fever. times, we
think 1t but prudent to suggest that 1t
should be insisted upon that all freight,
particularly second hand goods, OF
that packed in excelsior or loose paper,
should not be accepted from New Or.
leans. unless thoroughly flmlgated be-
fore leaving that place, and bearing a
certificate to that effect. Shreveport
very rightly Is insisting upon this reg.
ulation, as devised by DR.. Bowling.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Apropos OF the red table cloth. one
often wonders why any one ever pur-
chased them. They are not pretty,
they do not add to the appearance of
the dining.room, they soil quite as
readily as the white cloth and-alto-
gether they are thing to be tabooed.
A bare table Is infinitely preferable, or
IA square or circular cloth covering
only a portion of the table, or the
short cloth coming merely to the edges.
In fact, these short cloths for general
wear are most desirable for saving
Of linen.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

We have received several communi.
cations relative to the next campaign
for governor, but as We deem it best
for every one concerned not to precipt-
tate discussion on this point the arti.
eles are withheld from publication, al.
though from esteemed correspondents.
Let's don't think about any future
governor now, but help the one we
have to make good
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

1t is proposed that the state of
Georgia buy Stone Mountain, the high.
est peak of the Appalachian system,
and strangely globular In form. The
United Daughters Of the Confederacy
will then erect temple on it, giving
the Lost Cause the highest monument
in the world.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
THE MAN WHO FAILS.
tAlfred j. Waterhouse in "The Man
Who Fai1s.")

tAlffeq j. Warehouse in "The Man
Who Fails.')
0 men who are labeled Failures" up!
rise up again and do.
Somewhere in the world of action is
room-there is room for you.
No failure was e'er recorded in the
annals Of truthful men,
Except Of the craven-hearted who
fails, nor attempts again.
The story is in the doing, and not in
the trophy won;
The walls that are laid in darkness
may laugh to the kiss of the sun.
0 weary, and worn, and stricken. O
child of fate's cruel gales!
] sing-that 1t haply may cheer him
] sing to the man who fails!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Occasionally with regard to the
plague situation in New Orleans, one
sees that case is reported, which
has been under observation for some
days, but in which plague symptoms
were yet not certain" 1t is these
cases, which are not reported as sus.
piclous, that determine the real situa.
ton, and the failure to report them
keeps the public but half-informed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
OF DOUBTFUL POPULARITY.

Word comes from New York that in
the new dances, there is no close hold
the partners dancing just as far apart
as can be. The "half and half" will be
popular with the married folks, as the
music is a perfect lullaby. In modern
ball room dancing there are no back
ward steps, everything going to the
right around the room. There is much
method also in the dancing as all dance
alike, which makes a beautiful effect
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
All, THOSE BOSSES.

Says the Hon. 7. Roosevelt 81 re
gard the action of Mr.. Barnes as the
most striking proof that could be
given that the bosses recognize in me,
personally, the one enemy that the
type OF machine government by which
they stand has to fear"
Ihls Is what may be called being
afraid of their own shadow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

The New York Evening Post has de.
nominated the Progressive Party a
second cave Of Adullam. Bible readers
will recall that David took refuge from
Saul in the original cave, and every
one that was in debt, and every one
that was disconnected, gathered them.
selves unto him; and he became a cap
tain over them, and there were with
him about four hundred men," If all
mal-contents (at not getting office
and all debtful were attracted towards
the new party, 1t would number thous.
ands, where hundreds now are, but the
Democrats will keep it's quota no
doubt, of those in debt also kickers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
REASONABLE ALLOWANCE.

Take a day off each week to attend
to your own business, and letting the
other fellows business alone for this
brief spell and watch the result
Osyka Herald.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

A joke is dangerous thing, and we
see the end of Senator Pomerene, who
proposes to ask the discoverer of the
River of Doubt to find the Trinity
River, which is supposed to run through
Dallas in the State of Texas. An &C.
cusation might be condoned, but a
joke on T, r. is no laughing matter.
Florida Times. Union.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

WANTED = Ambitious, intelligent
boys or girls in every village and town
in this parish, as resident representa-
tives for New Orleans concern. No
capital or investment required. Strict
ly legitimate, dignified occupation re-
quiring but little of your spare time.
For particulars write at once to WILL.
LIAM RAY, Hicks Building, New
Orleans, La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Louisiana papers are still comment,
Ing on the bribery joke CD perpetrated
az the recent session of the legislature.
IL orlDers and bribed had been punish
ed, the joke element, at least, would
have been extracted.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Democrats are showing good sense
in concentrating upon one candidate
In the Third District: Henry L. Guey.
dan. Moreover something is due Mr..
Gueydan for his bad treatment IN the
last campaign.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

How would it do to enact law pro.
hibiting the use of beef as a food?
Would that bring down the price of
meats. or would there be beef bottleg.
gers?-KnoXyille Journal and Tribune
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Senator Amacker seems to be slated
for chairman of the Investigation Com.
mission-that $4,000 useless expendi-
ture. 1t would be better name to
give the body. the Revelation of What
Is Already Known.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

The refusal to confirm Thomas d.
Jones as member of the Federal Re.
serve Board may have been a victory
for the Senate. but it was a defeat for
the country.-Nashville Banner.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

huertas Parthian dart seems to have
Deen the sale of a half-millidn dollars
worth OF land IN lower California to
the Rothschilds at one cent an acre
Cafranza says the sale will not be
recognized.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

What man in the state has been
more cussed (behtnd his back than
DR.. bowling, but what physician In the
state has, in so short time, made SO
great a name for himself as he's
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

People are coming into West Felic-
lana, and, in fact, all Louisiana. and
the foresishted are picking up great
bargains in real estate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
JUDGE S. o. ELLIS.

Judge Stephen d. Ellis announces
himself as candidate for Judge OF
the Court of Appeal for the First Cir.
cult, Third District. State of Louisiana,
subject to the action of the voters In
the Democratic primary to be held in
the latter part of August, or the early
days of the coming September.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Perrin Will run against Aswell again,
and the bets already made give the
latter only small majority.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Young man, Victoriano Huerta, when
mere youth. became addicted to
cigarettes. Now look at him!-nallas
News.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Anti'fat remedies tested by govern.
ment experts were found to be largely
injurious.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Physicians, who fail to furnish vital
statistics, will be prosecuted by the
Board of Health.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

FOR SALE-2 h. p. Fairbanks Morse
gas engine at bargain. w. C. Howell,
Wilcox, La. If.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Mississippi has only one woman
lawyer Louisiana has several.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

The trial of Nine. Caillaux at Paris
is said to be struggle lest state
secrets be exposed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

FOR SALE-100 bushels rust-proof
seed oats at Coo per bushel f. 0. b.
Bayou Sara. Sample on Application.
w. G. HOWELL, Wilcox. La. If.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

For Sale-Young, pure-bred, Barred
Rock rooster, price $500. Mrs. Nc
Kowen Smith, st. Francisville. If
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
LITTLE ADS"

WANTED TO BUY-40 bushels of
seed Irish potatoes. j. A. LANGLOIS,
Bayou Sara, La,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Gloster, Miss, is taking steps to es.
tablish large creamery.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01
ANNouNcEME EMIT.
The name of
HON. CLAY ELLIOTT

Oh AmAe CITY, La.
is presented as candidate for Judge
of the Court of Appeals, subject to
action of the Democratic primary. He
respectfully solicits the support of the
voters of this district.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

FOR SALE-Two iron wheel log
wagons, two heavy two-horse wagons,
one lot disc records for graphophone,
one lot buggy axle oilers, one lot buggy
top supporters, one spring tooth riding
cultivator with stalk cutting attach
ments, one .l2x16 disc harrow, one Sec
ond hand one-horse wagon one second
hand buggy, all at bargain prices. Also
|anti-carbon automobile oil.
|u CHAS. WEYDERT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-01

Second hand doors, transoms, blinds
and sashes for sale cheap. Write to
Lock Box rs, st. Francisville, La.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
CANADIANS LOSE HEAVILY.
500 soldiers to he sent to Front to
FIJI Gnps.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. l3.--The Princess
Patricia Light Infantry OF the Canadian
force. sent TO the battle front In Europe.
has suffered heavy casualties and II was
decided to-day to send 500 men direct 20
this regiment to I'LL up gaps.
The composition of Canada's second eN-
peditonary force, now being formed. WAS
announced as l5.272 officers and men.
4.76j horses. So field and heavy guns and
IL machine guns. The two brgades Of
infantry will have S.6Ji men. the nine
field batteries of artillery and one heavy
battery will have 1879 men, 3.ll7 horses
and IS guns
Two field companies Of engineers Will
have 47i men and 100 horses. There will
be 200 in motorcycle unit III men and
so horses in Signal Corps, Al men and
37S horses in the army service corps 3
field ambulances, 126 men and rs horses
in the Medical Corps, 90 men in the field
battery, AGA men in line of communica-
ton. 265 in supply column. 2S9 men and
35S horses in the reserve park, 90 men in
field butchery, 81 in railway supply de-
tachment and IS in a depot unit OF sup
ply
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
REPORTS SINKING
OF TWO SUBMARINES
Dover Despatch Tells Of De-
structiOn of One German
Warship Near That Port
TRAPPED BY A CHAIN
Special Gable Despatch % Tug suN.

LONDON, Nov l4--Tlys Dover cores
pendent of the Daily News telcgraphs:
There is reason 20 believe that two
German submarines have been destroyed
One of them had been daringly recon-
noitering IN the nelghborhood Of Dover
and tried to torpedo a patrollng cruiser.
resting on the sea bed at intervals %
save fuel
"The British were aware of the pres
ence Of the submarine and with chain
carrying explosives constantly swept the
points where bubbles were seen. As a
result there was a big explosion, after
which a quantity of oil rose to the sur
face.
"'rhe other submarine. which had long
pes,cred the warships bombarding Tn"
Belgian coast. was lured to attack and
wa" shelied and sunk"
The official press bureau does not con-
firm thts despatch, but allows It's publica-
ton
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
CLAIM BY RUSSIANS.
Won Hindcnburg Badly Beaten, IL
Report In PctrogrRd.


loNuoN. Nov. l3.--The news was re-
ceNcd in Petrograd tonight that the
Russians have defeated Gen. Won Hin
denburcs army west of kaliscz and
have driven 1t beyond the frontier IF
Silesla The Germans are reported to
have suffered severe reverse, losing
twelve heavy guns and leaving many
dead upon the field.
The report is unofficial. but Is pub
llshed 10y Russian newspapers with the
consent Of the cersor Correspondents
at the front for Pctrograd newspapers
telegraph that the Germans made "A des-
perate effort to defend line OF m
trenChmcnts from kaliscz to Czensto-
chowa but could not stand against the
bsyonet attacks of the Russian infan-
try. The victory is said to have been
gained largely as the result of the
rapdity of the Russians in sending a
large cavalry force around the left
wing of Gen Won Hindenburs's army.
The Germans lacked cavalry sup
ports sufficient to meet and check The
turning movement and when the Rus
sian infantry moved forward Gen. Won
Hludenburg's troops were compelled to
retire swiftly to a new line of defence
news is entirely from Russian sources.
II true it means that the Russians have
overfowed the Silesian border and are
well on their way to Breslau.
Hamilton Fyfe, special correspondent
Of the daily Mai in Petrograd, tele-
graphs the following:
The next few days will decide
whether the Germans will be able to
nm h.. nn-itinn9 nrpnnTRI
beforehand to cover the frontiers or
whether the weight Of the Russian ad-
vance will be heavy enough to drive
them to the River oder. ZOE miles to
the rear.
1T was certain that a tremendous
effort would be made between Thorn
and Cracow to prevent the invasion OF
Germany and If possible to hold the
Russians longer than the Germans have
held the Allies at the Aisne. The situa-
ION in the east is now very similar tc
that which resulted from the battle u
the Marne. The Germans retreated he
fore the Russians further and faster
than they retreated before the French
and British early in September, bu
now. as then, they have fallen bach
upon strongly fortified positions with
The advantage Of a great fortress
Thorn. at one end OF their line.
"Flr weeks a great force of workmeI
have been tOlling night aud day at Thor
rertrDtIug the defensive machinery of tn
nuo big forts and the seven smaller forts
stronghold capable Of long and sever
resistance. The complete armament o
he fortress includes 1000 guns, so pc
cent. Of which are long range guns cap
able Of replying to heavy Siege artillery
Tn' Importance of Thorn lies in Its posi-
ton, which IL an ntersecting point q
nv railways and number of good ROADS
Thorn also commands the River Nistula
enabling the side which holds it to operat
on both sides Of the river"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14

manpuvre. but II is executed in all prob
ability too late to save the situation.
Russian armies, are attaching these
two extreme wings independent OF every
particular. while third armies are hold
ing the centre equally Independent of the
other two. Even a crushing victory In
tho centre would fail TO save the TANKS,
as the Germans In amy case would find
themselves in the Jaws of nut cracker
and would be unable to advance far
enough to deal a Gripping blow to the
forces on either flank.
The Russians continue to push for
ward toward Cracow, overcoming thu
hast remnants OF isolated opposi tion here
and there offered by the Austrian real
guards. Moreover. they have agaiu
crossed the Carpathians into the plain.
of Hungary"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
NEW GERMAN
OFFENSIVE IN
THORN REGION
pcirograd Official Report
Tells of Continued Fight
i'm East Prussia.
ri SSI\N ADVANCE
SWEEPING GALlClA
,s.4d, Cnbie Despatch 10 Tnr srs.


rrIroGR,p. Nov. l3.-The official com
muu.uuc issued tonight says:
The lighting in East Prussia has
continued in the region of Stall
npou,n and for possession OF the
oUtlc,s Of the eastern chain of
N,surian lakes. The battle in the
S.Nlau district also continues.
\ German offensive has been no.
t.rd in the direction of Thorn and
on both banks of the Nistula to-
ward, Nloclacsk and further west.
Til. enemy has brought some troops
from Lyck.
rh. Germans in the region OF
Cz,ustochoya are moving gradually
toward the frontier.
uur attack on DunaJetz. in
GtU,.a. has met with no opposition.
" occupied krebne and inflicted
heavy losses on the Austrian rear
guard.
In the region Of Sanok ana
Turha. where we carried by assault
astrougly fortified position at night,
III. enemy began to retreat on the
morning Of November IL.
I'm the Carpathians, on the road
nom NadVarna to Marmaros-
sNsct W. defeated detachments Of
tie enemy near Pasieciina.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
GERMANS REORGANIZE.
Two bases.
Nv T.. w. RENNCT,

Special Correspondent Of TIE London "Dddy
Netrs"
Special Gable Despatch TO THE SuN
PErRoGRAU, Nov. l3.-1nformation from
beyond the frontier Is that the German
eastern army will conduct the home de-
fence from two bases. The Germans are
reorganiztng their northern forces at
Thorn and are using the back belt of rail
ways To maintain their communications
The East Prussidn army has new south
ern base. at Oppeln. on the oder. nifty
miles southeast Of Breslau. A quantity
of guns and war material Is being taken
TO Oppeln from Cracow. which will evil
IDENTIFY be abandoned to the Austrian gar
rison.
In the last stages OF the retreat from
Poland the Germans covered twenty-five
miles n day. The column which fell back
at KaliscZ lost 10000 men. including 90
600 killed, who were buried without EN-
blems or crosses. Where the Russians
found crosses they marked the burial place
OF guns and ammunition.
The Russians are advancing In East
Prussia They are taking with them a
vast number of movable huts FOR tn,
winter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-14
KAISER MAKES APPEAL.


CoPENHAGEN, Nov. 13-Despatches
from Berlin say that while the Kaiser was
at Breslau he issued the following procla-
nation TO the German armies In Silesia !:
81 rely on my three armies TO be able
to match the Russian armies until the
German armies In Belgium and north
France hs'e occupied Calais and Bou-
logne.'
All the garrisons In the interior OF Ger
many, made up OF recruits and volun-
teers, including those who have been
trained only one or two months. have
been directed to proceed to Breslau. The
garrlsons of the interior towns are being
replaced by quite new recruits.
A half million volunteers are now mobi-
lized. but are encounternE "A serious lack
of uniforms and other equipment 4 re-
port says that the last mobilization has
been finished and that about eight million
soldiers have been modified