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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28
FISCAL REFORM NEEDED.

N. o. Item:
First of all needs of Louisiana is
drastic, thoroughgoing remodeling of
the whole fiscal system of the common
wealth.
Nothing lasting, nothing intelligent,
nothing more than mere makeshift can
be done for the schools, for the elee-
mosynary institutions, for the estab-
lishments of higher education until
the finances of Louisiana are put upon
a business-like, graspable, understand
able basis.
A commemorative business can be
and should be ordered, regulated, set
forth, provided for, exactly as is the
business of a well-conducted private
corporation.
the state has at the beginning of
each fiscal year a certain income in
prospect from certain definite sources
1t has certain definite running ex.
penses for each of its several depart
ments. 1t has requirements for per.
manent betterment, for increase in
plant, for overhead CHARGE" for PRO.
ductive investment"
Likewise, it has certain sources from
which income should be derived and
certain expenditures which should be
made.
A statement of assets and liabili.
ties, OF income and outgo" can be
made for a store in Canal street or an
Industrial enterprise in Algiers
All this is susceptible of being set
forth as succinctly and as understand
ably as is the business-say-of the
New Orleans Railways Company, or a
lumber company, or a bag factory.
Yet, within the memory of man
these statements never have been
made!
A presentation of the financial stand.
ing of Louisiana, of it's physical neces-
sites, of its resources, of it's liabilities
OF It's actual condition, budget of its
future needs in cash and equipment.
ought to be in the hands of every leg
lslator when the session opens in Nav,
and thereafter in the hands of the pub
lie of Louisiana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28
THAT THIEF REPRESENTATION.

In another column is reprinted a
communication that originally appear
ed in the Times Democrat relative to
certain matters connected with the IL
quotation of the Feliciana Bank and
Trust Co. The correspondent makes a
just complaint concerning the deposits
received during the last three days CT
the banks existence which were adj
judged by the then State Bank Exam
iner, w. L. Young, as part OF the
banks funds and so held, although the
officials of the bank claimed that these
deposits had been kept apart from the
funds of the bank 1t has never
been shown by what process of reason
ing or by what law Mr.. Young took
this position, one which automatically,
it may be said, rendered the officials
of the bank criminally liable for re.
ceiving these monies. Either the de-
posts were regular or they were not
Mr.. Young claimed that they were, and
held them as an integral part of the
banks funds.
The depositors affected have clearly
been sleeping on their rights. They
should have appealed to the Attorney
General for a direct ruling, or his
opinion that suit must be taken for the
return of these deposits.
In like manner depositors against
whom the bank held promissory notes
claim that the amounts to their credit
on deposit, should be applied on these
notes, as was the ruling in the Teu-
tonia Bank cases of like nature brought
before the courts. This has never been
decided with regard to the Feliciana
bank. Depositors affected should get
together and have this question decid-
ed at once. Procrastination is the thief
of a great deal else besides Time. In
this case i means loss Of many dol
lars to individuals, and financial I'M
certainty and depression in general
As to the complaint of Common,
Sense that though seven months have
elapsed since the banks failure no div
idend has been declared, or report
given of the banks condition, the
point is indeed we'll taken. The True
Democrat has made the offer to Spec
ial Agent, Capt. o. B. Steele, to pub
lish report, without charge, of his
administration in liquidation, including
list of persons who have Cancelled
their respective Indebtedness to the
bank. We have had no response from
Capt. Steele. The offer still holds good
Such publication would do something
towards satisfying the public, and par
ticularly those actually concerned in
the matter. "The public be told" is
now found to be the best method in the
dealings Of modern business, instead
of the old Vanderbiltian attitude of
1.-THE public be id" If the public be
told, in this instance, it will certainly
do no harm and may do good.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28
POISONED NEEDLE A MYTH.

Journal of American Medical Assn:
One of the laws of hysteria is that
when any peculiar phenomenon is re.
ported, similar instances Immediately
appear throughout the country. We
may now expect spring crop of mag
azine stories and popular novels based
on the poisoned needle as a motive.
Scientifically, the thing is as ridicu-
lous and impossible as hypnotism of
an unwilling subject or instantaneous
anesthesia. Popular belief travels in
waves, and hysteric and excited mag.
nations help them along. The history
of popular delusions, from Salem witch
craft to present-day vagaries, is full of
such instances.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

The Louisiana State Board of Health
warns manufacturers and dealers that
after April l, 1914, a statewide cam.
paign will begin to enforce not only
the chemical standards but the sani-
tary standards of production and
handling of ice creams. The dealer
can only secure protection by requir-
ing the manufacturer to guarantee his
goods to conform to all requirements
OF the Louisiana State Board of Health.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28
CHEER UP.

(By Alice Parmele Curtiss.)
Ash heap CROWN bigger,
Coal pile CROWN small;
Had a heap O comfort,
Wuth it, after all.
'Tain't no use O. mournin'
Bout how much it cost.
What makes life with Twin
Never count as lost.
Jest be good an thankful
That you had the dough,
And forget your troubles
Springs most here, you know.
Peoples Home Journal
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

Louisiana Division, U. D. c., wants
to purchase $50 victrola for the vet
Grams at Camp Nichols. Donations
from Chapters are requested towards
this fund by Miss Lese Allan, custo-
dian.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

Fair Lady (who loves animals)-
Your dog is quite friendly with me.
Mr.. Workingclass-Oo, aye, miss,
he's no vera particular who he takes
opp VII
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28
ANCIENT SECRET REVEALED.

why do these pipers keep walking
up and down while they are ploying?"
Because it makes them harder to
hit."-Yale Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

STRAYED OR STOLEN.-Two-year-
old bay mare colt, white in face from
foretop to tip of nose, black bushy tail
and name, beautifully shaped body
when walking, small crook in her tail
near root. About Is hands high, lit.
tie higher on hinder part of back than
front; gentle; not branded. Missing
since Jan. 10, 1914. $1,000 reward.
ROBERT WINSEY,
(3-28-2) Plettenburg, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

LOST-At julius Freyhan school.
house, a gold fountain pen, monogram
"A. L." The public is requested to be
on lookout for such pen. Suitable
reward for it's return to this office,
and no questions asked.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

Pure Barred Rock eggs $500 for 10,
MRS. ARTHUR MADDEN, ST. Fran.
cisville, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

Wanted to buy some second hand
lumber in good order. Apply at this
Office. If,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

A st. Louis paper states that an
Indian maiden, dressed in decidedly
split skirt, was recently on the streets
of that city. She probably belonged
to the tribe of Sho-sho-nees.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-03-28

. FOR SALE-About $50 bbls. damag-
ed corn. JAS. P. BOWMAN. (tf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
SoLON.

Miss Cornelia Palmer of the U. of
NJ, Orono, gave lecture Wednesday
evening In Grange hall on Domestic
Science.
The regular meeting of Keystone
Lodge will be held Wednesday evening
of this week.
The Solon Creamery Co. paid acc.
for butter fat for the month Of Decem-
ber.
A race track has been scraped on the
brook recently where we may expect
some pretty fast driving in the near
future.
The Ladies' Aid Of the M. e. church
gave a baked bean dinner at the ves-
try Tuesday, Feb. Sd.
A. w. Starbird has a crew OF men
cutting and hauling lumber to his mill
from a woodlot several miles out Of the
village.
Mrs. Perley Hill and her two chill
dren and also her parents, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Trask, came Saturday from Han
cock. Mass, where they have been
since last spring. They will be here
several weeks packing their house.
hold goods, as they are to make a per-
manent home where Mr.. Hill Is en-
gagged in business.
Guy williams is planning to take
several boys to Lewiston next week to
attend the Boys Conference.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
MADISON.
A Delightful Church Event
At a Local Home.
Calendar Plan Adopted TO Raise
Church Repair Money.
Death Of Aged Resident..knights Of
Pythias installation. .e

An enjoyable event in church cir
cles was an all-day meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Methodist church Wednesday
at the home of Mrs George Rushworth
on Weston avenue. The forenoon was
passed in an informal social manner.
A dinner was served at the noon hour
by a special committee. A little be-
fore P. M. the meeting was called
to order by the president, Mrs. Julie
N. Rich, and the program was: Scrip
ture reading, Miss Agnes Vose, re-
peating Lords prayer in concert; roll
call, responded to by news items from
China; study of lesson leafiet. Work
in China; reading letter from an Y.
M. C. A. worker in China by Mrs. Mary
Kennison; selection, the meaning of
the letters w. F. NJ. S., Mrs. w. H.
Spear Thirty-four members and
friends were present and the program
proved to be Of much profit and in
terest to all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
DEXTER.

The 50th wedding anniversary OF
Mr. and Mrs. William Brown was OBJ
served Wednesday afternoon at the
Free Baptist church, the celebration
having been planned and carried out
by the members of that church, OF
which they are both members. The
reception hours were from to +
NJ and many friends of the couple
came to wish them many more years
of happiness. The church vestry was
decorated for the occasion and re-
freshments of ice cream, cakes ano
waters were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were married
50 years ago Wednesday by Rev. otls
Bridges, the brides father Mrs
Brown was Mary A. Bridges OF Wales
Me. Mr.. Brown was born in Belgrade
Me- 73 years ago. Among the rela-
tives who assisted in the anniversary
celebration were a daughter, Aboie
N. Thomas, sister. Mrs. Jacon
Bridges. two brothers, Owen BBridges
and Jacob Bridges.
At the meeting of the Womans Lit
erary Club Wednesday afternoon the
subject was Some of the World
Greatest Paintings" The interesting
papers were read; one on The Au-
rora," by Mrs. Alice Swanton. and one
on THE Sistene Madonna" by Mrs
Agnes Sawyer. A quiz on Terms
Used in Art" was conducted by Mrs
Mary Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
CONNECTICUT SOCIALISTS
NOMINATE BY REFERENDUM

Hartfort. Conn.,. Feb. 5.-Robert
Hunter of Noroton Heights. we'll
known as a settlement worker in New
York City. and as an advocate of So
cialism, has been selected by referen-
dunn, as the nominee of the Socialist
party in Connecticut for United States
Senate. The result OF the referendum
was made public today and at the
same time choice was expressed for a
state ticket. The State convention will
be called for May 80 to ratify the Sc
lections.
The state ticket selected follows:
Governor-George Spiess. Jr., of
Hartford.
Lieutenant governor-Charles T.
Peach of Waterbury.
Secretary of state-Mrs. J. Patrick
Newman Of Hartford.
Treasurer-HerbertN N. Beebe of New
Britain.
Comptroller--Isidor Persky Of New
Haven.
Attorney general--Ernest Berger of
Bridgeport.
Delegates to the International So
ciaIist Congress--Anna a. Malley of
New York, George r. Dunn of Sche-
nectady, Morris Hillquit of New York;
John Sparko of Vermont and Abra-
ham Cahan of New York were nomi-
mated. Morris Hillquit was nominated
for international secretary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
WINDSOR.

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dunton
visited Sunday at Leslie Lewis.
Whtefield.
Susie Smith visited Mrs. Almena
Moody, Whitefeld, several days re-
Gently
Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Partridge of
Augusta We're callers here Sunday.
Mrs Arthur Marson visited Mrs.
Edwin Bullock Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs B. o. Moody were In
Augusta Monday on business.
Miss Edith Given was in Augusta
for a short time Thursday.
Mrs. F. B. Colburn and Mrs. Sa-
biia Donnell visited at the Bryant
homestead Thursday.
Mrs. Almena Moody of Whitefield
visited one day recently at Mrs. D,
A. Ridley's.
The members Of the Unity Club to
the number of 81 met at the hospit-
able home of Euleta Bullock on
Wednesday afternoon for a pleasant
and profitable session. AFTER the busi-
ness Of the meeting was over short
program was listened to, after which
all worked busily preparing for an en-
tertainment and sale in the near fu-
ture.
The sleighing is perfect in this sec
ton. The rains settled the snow and
sthe hail filled the hollows so that con-
ditions for shedding are at their best
A large auto which passed through
here on Thursday met with no diff
culties at all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Success of Flying Boat in Cross
ing Atlantic Depends on Motor.

New York, Feb. 5.-The success OF
Rodman Wanamaker's flying boat in
crossing the Atlantic ocean in a sin
gle fight will depend almost entirely
upon it's motor, according to aviators
and aeroplane constructors who today
let it be known that other machines
were either in process of designing or
building with a similar object in view.
Through the Aero Club of America.
Mr.. Wanamaker last night announced
that Glen H. Curtiss was building to
his order an immense hydro-aeroplane
in which an attempt would be made
this summer to cross the Atlantic.
When the order for the machine was
placed, Mr.. Curtiss told Mr.. Wanamak-
er that in his opinion a motor could
be perfected of sufficient power and
endurance for an over-the-ocean fight.
His and other aviators' experiences
had proven, he explained, to Mr.. Wan
amaker. that a motor can be run for
40 to so hours without mishap. The
Wanamaker fiier is designed to make
the ocean flight in Is hours.
Alfred J. Moisant, who today admit
ted that he was working on an airship
for an ocean fight, was of the opinion
that Mr.. Wanamaker should modify his
plans as to motive power, substituting
a 500-horsepower for the 200-horsepow-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
LIBERTY.

WEST-There was much excitement
here Monday afternoon when two
horses ran away. o. B. keene ana
w. E. Whitaker had purchased new
horse of parties in Washington ana
took him out for Joy ride. The horse
became unmanageable and started
down a. hill. He went into a ditch
throwing Mr. Whitaker good Is feet.
He was not very badly hurt but re-
ceived many bruises. Mr.. Keene
was also thrown out but escaped with
a bad shaking up. The horse soon
came up with Mr.. George Sprague
who was driving along the road. He
saw him coming but could not turn
out so put his own horse into the run
but tried to keep the other horse from
running over him until he could reacn
the turn of the road for Liberty.
When he did make the turn his sleigh
went over but Mr.. Sprague hung to
the reins and was dragged quite dis
tance until his head came in contact
with a tree. His head just glanced by
pealing the scalp to the bone. Mrs.
Media Leman with the assistance of
Mrs. L. sherman got him into the for
mer's store and fixed his head up as
best they could. His horse was caugnt
near Liberty village. Mr.. keens
horse cleared himself of the sieign
and ran the length of two fields, over
three stone walls into the road ana
was caught at Washington, some five
miles away. Mr.. Sprague and Mr.
Whitaker at this writing are both
comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Ads in excess of 4 lines proportionate rates.
ings on Human Justice" +"

ings on Human Justice"
Mrs. Marie Tilton went Thursday to
Roxbury. Mass, with her son Malcolm,
where she will be employed in an in
surance office and Malcolm will enter
the public schools there. Mrs. Tilton
has been employed in the office of j.
c. Griffin here for several years.
Arthur Ellwood of Skowhegan, Peter
Grant of Fairfield and Fred E. Cum
mings of Hartland have filed petitions
in bankruptcy and the first meeting
of their creditors will be held Feb 21.
The annual town meeting will come
on March 9.
George H. Weston has recently sold
three thoroughbred Guernseys a bull
and two cows, to George E. Foster of
Cornville.
Miss Mabel Green arrived home
Wednesday night from Boston to visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Green.
a party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker Tuesday
evening, when they entertained eight
of their neighbors. Refreshments were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06

er which his announcement says he
contemplates using.
Mr.. Wanamaker in commenting upon
the proposed fight declared that its
accomplishment had been a cherished
vision of his for years. His purpose, he
said. was in the interest of world peace,
and by this he explained that trip
over the ocean in enc flight would
awaken the world to a realization of
the tremendous Importance of aviation
in warfare.
In making the announcement that the
flight will surely be undertaken this
summer, the Aero Club of America,
on behalf of Mr. Wanamaker, has ask
ed for the cooperation of all persons
interested in seeing America first to
conquer the air routes between the
United States and Europe and also the
cooperation of the United States
weather bureau, the navy and all own
ers of pleasure yachts and merchant
vessels.
The route is from ST. Johns. N. F.,
to the Irish coast, and has already been
mapped out by Wanamaker, WHO made
a trip to Europe for that purpose. 1t
calls for 1900 miles of continuous fly
ing to be done, if possible, between
dawn and nishtfall of a single day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
RID. Driver Given Surprise
Party on 61st Birthday
Co. A, N. G. S. NJ, Holds Ball..
0ut-Of-ToWn Guests.
Other Locals and Interesting Hap.
penings During the Day.

William Hurd is confined to his bed
by illness.
James Dodd, who has been i'll at his
home for a few weeks, left Wednesday
for Bangor, where he will receive
medical treatment at a hospital. Mrs.
Dodd and daughter, Miss Anna, ac
companied him, remaining in Bango
over Thursday.
Augustus Nelson. an r. F. D. driver
from the local post office, was given a
Surprise party Wednesday evening at
his home. corner Washington and
Grove streets, in observance of his
61st birthday. A number of friends
neighbors were present and the eve
ming was pleasantly passed. Refresh
ments were served which included a
birthday cake with 81 lighted candles.
4 benefit will be given the Universal
ist Ladies' Aid Society at the Park
Street theater Tuesday afternoon and
evening, Feb. 10.
Co. A, End Infantry, N. G. S. NJ,
held drill, concert and ball in Union
hall Thursday evening with a large at
tendance. Among those present from
out Of town were emmbers of compa-
MES in Augusta and Bangor and
friends from Dexter. Newport and
Hartland. Music was furnished by
Larsen's Orchestra of Bangor The
floor director was 1st Lieut.. Gleason,
who was assisted by 1st Sergt. Graves,
Sergts. Allen and Nutter. Corps. Turn
bull. Clarity, Kenney, Hunter, Privs.
Haines, Thurston, Peasley, Withee,
Young, Clay. Morrill, and Pushaw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Over Night Goes
Cold in Chest
and Sore Throat

Don't fool with slow acting reme-.
dies. Get blessed relief at once by
lust rubbing on BEGY'S MUSTARINE
for Chest Colds, Pleurisy, Sore Throat,
Deep Seated Coughs and Lumbago.
BEGY'S MUSTARINE is the orig
lnal; it will not blister. is always
ready and great big box costs but 20
cents at any drug store.
It's great for Group and quinsy collie,
frosted and cold feet
It's better than any liniment. not
water bottle or poultice for Sprains'
Bruises, Stiff Neck and Sore Muscles.
It's the grandest of all remedies to
reduce Rheumatic Swellings and BAN
lsh the pain and misery. Ask Tor
BEGY'S MUSTARINE In yellow box,
II you want the original. Mail orders
allied, charges prepaid, by Begy Med
Just rubbing on BEGY'S MUSTARINE
lcine Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Bowditch- Webster Co., Druggists.
Augusta, Me.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Mrs. Susan SMELL.

Mrs. Susan Smell died early Wednes-
day morning at her residence on Park
street from illness caused by cancer.
Mrs. Smell has been in failing health
for a number of months but has been
able to be around the house until about
a week ago, when she was taken crit
ically ill. She was a native of the
town of Starks and was 50 years old.
Mrs. Smell was the daughter of Joshua
and Aseneth Sawyer Greenleaf. She
was married to Edmund Smell and to
this union were born three children:
Frank Snell Miss Ida Smell and Ross
Smell. Mr.. Smell was a mining expert
and in company with his son Frank
went to Venzuela. South America,
where he died in somewhat mys-
terious manner in the Imstaca noun
tains. Mrs. Smell is survived by two
children, Miss Ida Smell and Ross Smell,
both of Madison; two brothers, J.
Manter Greenleaf of Starks, and Co
lumbus Greenleaf of Seattle, Wash.
one sister, Mrs. Maria Chapman OF
Oakland. For eight years Mrs. Smell
was a resident of Pennington and
moved to Madison from that place
40 wears ago. Mrs. Smell was ever
ready to help in time of trouble. She
was n woman of keen intellect ana
while of a retiring disposition was a
fayorite with a wide circle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
SKOWHECAN.
Alienation Of AffeCtionsCa
Fills the Court Room.
Sealed Verdict in Austin and
Ames Families Assault Case.
-Four Divorces Granted. -.InterestIne
Four Divorces Granted-.Interestlng ne
Program Of the Grange.

The Jury returned a sealed verdict
Thursday morning for the defendant in
the assault case, Reuel Austin VS.. the
Ames family in the east part of the
town. The action was brought in the
sum of $1,000. According to evidence the
Austin family and the Ames family
were berrying last fall when dispute
arose over the rights of the berry, fields
and missiles were thrown Austin re-
ceiving a broken Jaw. George w. Cow
er ESQ, appeared for the defendant
and Judge F. F. Lawrence for the
plaintiff.
The court house was packed Thurs
day when the case OF Ray A Nye or
Concord vs. William c. Littlefield of
Skowlegan was placed on trial. The
plaintiff alleges that his wife's affec-
tions were alenated by the conduct OF
Iittlefield and he asks redress in the
sum of $4,000. The wife of the plaintiff
was Miss Carrie Wentworth and they
were married in 1912. She was then II
wears old and he was 20 years old, be-
ing a resident of Skowhegan. He later
bought farm in Concord and he and
his wife went there to live While he
was in the woods at work his wife left
the home and according to the evidence
she wrote a letter to her husband say
ing she was sorry and that Littlefield
was the cause of the trouble. Merrill &
Merrill appear for the plaintif and
George w. Cover for the defendant.
Justice Leslie c. Cornish granted the
following divorce DEGREES Wednesday:
Marie G. Tilton Skewhegan from Ce-
Gil II. Tilton, cruel and abusive treat
mant. custody of child, Malcolm, given
to lihelant; Winifred S. Blaisdell, Pitts
field. from Gertrude NJ. Blaisdell, adul-
terry; Florence Davis Ames, Norridge-
wock. from Justin D. Ames, cruel and
abusive treatment, name of libelant
changed to Florence Josephine Davis;
Allura B. Austin from Clarence NJ. Aus
tin, cruel and abusive treatment.