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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
PRAYING AND SAYING PRAYERS.

To say your prayers is one thing; to
pray is another, says the editor Of a
popular journal. True prayer is an
aspiration of the soul and nothing
more 1t may be put into words. or
left unspoken without affecting It's es-
sential character. The Father of All
may safely be trusted to interpret it in
the light of it's highest purpose. If
prayers, no matter how sincere, were
required to be in perfect form in order
to be acceptable, few would reach their
destination. If their effectiveness were
measured by their length, most of them
them would go unanswered. Happily
for the mass of mankind who are not
endowed with an extensive vocabulary,
the perfect model of a prayer which
the Master gave to His disciples on the
Mount is at once dignified, short and
simple. Moreover, it is modest per-
S0nal prayer 1t does not overflow
with instruction for the AllWise-One,
or with rambling references to people,
places and things outside of the sphere
of the petitioner
One of the most devout of American
women, whose name was synonym
for all that was lovable in her race and
sex, and whose career was a continu-
Gus benediction, confined her verbal
devotions to two words. Every night
before she slept and every morning on
waking she raised her eyes to heaven
with an earnest Thank you!" The
rest she lived, or left to God.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
LOUISIANA BUILDING AT SAN
FRANCISCO EXPOSITION.
Continued from page one.)


purchase one of these medals at $1.00
each. This money will be used in
building the Louisiana building. The
medallions are very attractive and are
worth the price as souvenirs.
1t is proposed to ask the Governor
and the mayors of the different cities
and towns to set aside special day
to be called by an appropriate name,
and on this day offer these medals for
sale through the banks, the merchants,
the city officials, and, in fact, every
one who is willing to help in the cause.
1t is believed in this manner that we
can do what no other state has done
raise the money for our building in
one day.
They are going to mint just $4,000
of these beautiful medallions and when
they are sold, it will be impossible to
get any more. 1t is expected that
many of our best citizens will send
their $100 in to the commission head
quarters in New Orleans for these
medals to guard against possibility
of being disappointed.
1t is proposed to model this Louisi-
ana building along strictly Southern
lines with a colonial entrance. Upon
the first floor will be a large lobby
with space for booths, an auditorium
for lectures and moving pictures, and
two large exhibit rooms. The second
floor will be devoted to the offices, a
ladies' parlor, ladies lounging room,
mems parlor, mems lounging room
and private reception room.
This building will be the real home
Of the Louisianians who visit the ex-
position. Every comfort and con-
venience will be provided for them.
The auditorium will be devoted prin-
cipally to moving pictures, showing the
different sections of the state, the
products raised, the manner of culture
and handling, and the wonderful posi-
bilities of Louisiana.
Exhibit space will carry blue ribbon
exhibits of the best products of the
state. Each section will be represent
ed, it is hoped, by a display of some
kind. The commission will appeal to
every public-spirited citizen to help
them get some part of an exhibit from
every parish in the state.
The Office of the commission is No.
COZ Hibernia Bank Building, New
Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
NOT ONE.

Some weeks ago we called for the
names of ten men in each of the
Felicianas, who had read the proposed
constitutional amendments in their
entirety Up to this hour, not one man
has acknowledged doing SO, although
the amendments are covering six or
eight columns in at least one paper in
every parish in the state. In fact, in
our parishes, we know of only two
who have read them from beginning
to end, the linotyper at that time a
minor, and the proof-reader, a woman,
We are unwilling to believe that these
two, and none others, can claim such
wide-and long-reading. Surely a
painful modesty has beset the voters,
and they do not wish to appear boast
full of their literary requirements.
That's it, isn't it?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
TWO FOOTBALL GAMES.
Will Feature Louisiana Fair-Louisiana
Versus Arkansas University.

Among the real big outdoor events at
the Louisiana State Fair this year will
be the football program. 1t will be
pulled off on Saturday, November T.
which has been officially designated
School and College Day.
There will be two football games The
biggest struggle will be between the
crack teams Of the University of Ar
kansas ami the University of Louisiana.
These universities matched their foot
ball champions on the Louisiana State
Fair gridirOn last year, and the game
proved one of the most interesting fea-
lures of the Fair A great throng of
spectators, including hundreds of stu
dents and eXstudents of the respective
institutions represented on the battle
ground, was in attendance. This year
1t is expected to prove even more ex-
citing.
The other game will be between the
Louisiana Industrial Institute of Rus
ton and another college. AS yet the
other party to tho game has not been
positively selected.
Owing to the football games falling
on School and College Day, and great
deal of attention being given athletics
in this part of the country, it is ex-
pected that November will prove ono
of the biggest days at the fair.
For more information apply to Louis
N. Brueggerhoff, secretary, at Shreve-
port, La. Also ask for catalog and
premium lists, free. And remember the
dates of the fair: Nov. to II.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
SUCCESSION NOTICE,

Succession of Mrs. Laura A. Wimblsh,
Deceased, No. 144-State of Louis
lana, Parish of West Feliciana, oath
judicial District court-Notice for
Letters Of Administration.
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it doth or may concern to show cause
within ten days from the present mott
fication, if any they have or can, why
the application of Chas. M. Downs,
praying for letters of administration
on the above succession should not be
granted.
Witness the Hon. Jos. l.. Golsan
Judge of the oath Judicial District of
Louisiana, this 5rd day of October, 1914.
e. S. MUSE,
Clerk of said Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
AGAINST PISTOL ToTING.

The business manager of the Shreve-
port Times, Robert M. Denholme, was
recently killed by crazy negro, and
the tragedy has aroused prominent
people of that city to start crusade
against pistol toting and the indis-
criminate sale of weapons. Strong
resolutions were adopted calling upon
the state press to educate sentiment
against these dangerous practices.
Further, the resolutions urge the gov
ernor to include in the expected call
for a special session of the General
Assembly, a demand for legislation
upon this subject. The state press has
long labored to produce an active SEN
timent against pistol-toting and the
easy buying of firearms, but while
most peace-lOVing people agree that
prohibitive laws are necessary, nothing
definite has been accomplished.
Unfortunately, because of an indolent
turn of human nature, it takes the
sacrifice of blood to accomplish the
most vital reforms, and although in
the past there have been many sad
proofs that the toll of blood was too
heavy, yet the magic spring of action
against such practices has not been
touched 1t is to be hoped that the
death of Mr.. Denholme at the hands of
an irresponsible visionary will be the
last and the effective sacrifice.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ARE GIVEN A CLEAR FIELD.
Uake Charles American-Press.)

Uake Charles American-Press)
Richard w. Sears, founder of noted
mail order house, who died a few days
ago in Waukesha, Wis, left a fortune
of $25,000,000. His principal partner
doubtless has the same nest egg laid
away, and the various members of the
CO. probably have tidy bank &C
counts, and the business goes on max
ing new set of millionaires, out of
the profits that should have been made
by the small town merchants.
Perhaps the thought has not oc-
Cured to you just in that way, but
these big mail order houses never cut
into the city trade. They live and
grow upon and absorb the profits of
the country merchants, because the
city merchants meet them on their
own ground. The city merchants meet
the figures in the gaudy catalogues by
advertising lavishly; advertising prices
and showing either that their prices
are lower or their goods better. The
country merchant takes it out in "res-
oluting," coaXing his newspaper to
fight his battles for him, but leaving
the field of advertising prices entirely
to his city competitor.
The country storekeeper has every
advantage but one over the city "bar-
gain" stores. He has the lower rent,
cheaper help, less light bills. He has
a better and cheaper way of advertis.
ing his goods, in his local newspaper,
and he has the advantage of personal
acquaintance.
The one advantage he does not have
is plain common horse sense and dis.
position to utilize his advantages. He
does not study the art of appearing to
give bargains, and shrinks with horror
at the idea of publishing prices. The
buyer, seeing plain figures given only
by the mail order house, naturally con-
cludes that they are lower than his
home merchant who makes no figures
public except under cross examination.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to issue
certificate of Indebtedness to H. H.
Shaekelford & Co.. contractors and to
payment thereof
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen Of the Town of st. Francis
vile, Louisiana, that in accordance with
the contract made with H. H. Shackel-
ford Co., and in accordance with act
number 81 of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, the Mayor and Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to issue certificate of indebt-
edness of said town to H. H. Shackelford
Co., contractors, for the construction of a
reservoir as follows to-wit
Certificate number / (one) for $1,292.SS,
bearing 5 per cent interest per annum
from date until paid at maturity April /,
1915.
Be it further ordained, that for the
prompt and punctual payment of said
certificate in principal and interest and
in accordance with the act of the Legsla-
ture as aforesaid, the sum of $1,32666,
out of the license revenues of the town
for the year 1915 be and the same is
hereby specially set apart and dedicated
to the payment of said Indebtedness GER
tificate number one.
Be it further ordained, etc., that this
ordinance take effect Immediately after
its passage.
A. B. BRIANT, Mayor.
G. L. PLETTINGER, Clerk.
Passed at an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Aldermen, Sept. %, 1914, and
recorded in minute book "a" page 305
G. L. PLETTINGER, Clerk
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR NAME?

New Orleans has been put among
the cities, whose postmasters are in
structed to keep list of names of
farmers, who are prepared to furnish
city customers direct, by parcel post,
with eggs, poultry and garden truck.
In this way, city people can learn the
names of those from whom to buy.
The post office becomes a bureau of
markets, and may be made very useful
to both buyer and seller. 1t rests with
you, if you have anything to sell,
whether or no you avail yourself of
the opportunity.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
HEADLINES.
youths Companion.)

lYOutn COmpanlOn.)
"You can bet your bottom dollar I'll
be there!"
Barbara's voice chow her father
loved that clear, frank voice of hers!9
came distinctly through the library
window. Mr.. Merriam WINGED as if
something had hurt him, but when
Barbara ran into the room a moment
later, there was no trace of it in his
greeting. Barbara from babyhood,
had been his "boy"-he, had no son.
The bond between them was unusually
close, and it was the girls joy that he
was always willing to talk mans
affairs with her-politics, and business,
and his own views of life.
She picked up one of her fathers
papers, and began to run rapidly
through the news-they always talked
over the days news together. Present
ly, however, she tossed the sheet aside
with an exclamation of disgust.
Pm not going to waste any more
time On that Herald" she exclaimed.
whats the matter with the Herald p"
her father asked, with interest.
Headlines Barbara replied briefly.
They don't tell the truth. Look at
this one-'Long Bridge Doomed When
you come to read it, only Simpson
says the bridge is not safe-all the
best engineers are on the other side.
And every one knows that Simpson
works only for himself. Ashland
scores Merryfield.' But he didn't at
all. He only said things that might
apply to any CRATER anywhere. hate
unfair headlines"
do you know" Mr.. Merriam said,
thoughtfully, you made good point
there, Barbara? | think that's why
admire your friend Janet Griffith SO
much. Her headlines are absolutely
true"
What do you mean?" Barbara cried.
well, she believes in suffrage, but
she doesn't proclaim the fact by ex-
IRENE speech, or dress, or careless
manners. Any one who knew her at
all would know her for lady-with
suffrage for one of her convictions.
Her headlines are true. Compare her
with little Olga Bristow. She's fine
girl at heart-true, and loyal, and
generous. But her headlines, which
are all that many people will ever see
of her, proclaim her loud and slangy,
and Indifferent to the finest things of
womanhood False headlines; she has
to suffer for them"
Mr. Merriam had been looking care.
fully out of the window, and when he
turned back to his daughter, it was to
meet a pair of wickedly dancing eyes,
Daddy" she said, sweetly, wasn't
it nice of me to give you that opening?"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
NO 1915 COTTON, SAYS BRuNER

Commissioner of Agriculture and
immigration E. O.. Bruner has given
out the following advice to the farmers:
Il unqualifiedly endorse the No 1915
cotton proposition. It's the only solu-
ton in my opinion. Does it not look
like the height of folly for the farmers
TO sell two crops for the same money
that they can get for one?
Il attended the cotton conference in
New Orleans, and was we'll pleased
with it's decision. The only omission
in my opinion, was the failure to fix
prices. Prices should have been fixed
at Is cents for middlfng cotton, one
half put on the market this year and
the remaining half in 1915. But before
putting the remaining half on the 1915
market, the members of the cotton as
ISOLATION should have reassembled and
fixed the price on that half
IF these plans were adopted and
strictly adhered to, the South would
become the greatest stock and grain
producing country known. With our
rich soil, warm climate, short and mild
winters, we should lead in those
products.
Instead of 100000 bushels of
corn, our 1915 crops would reach easily
1OO,OO0,0OO bushels, and instead of
having to send North, for our meat we
would, in short time, have meat to
ship. And instead of paying as we are
to-day in our city markets, rs cents
for pork or beef, we would get the
same for 10 cents per pound.
of course, you will find spectators
who live on the misfortune, or rather
the misconduct, of the farmers, object
to such plans as impracticable. But
the unselfish man who has the interest
OF the farmers at heart, can readily
see the great harvest the farmers
would reap in following out this
course.
Now is the time for every patriotic
citizen to show his colors. Every man
should bear his share of the burden.
The bankers should not push their
creditors; the wholesale merchants
should not crowd the retail merchants,
and the retail merchants should not
crowd or push his customers. BY so
doing the farmers will be able to hold
their cotton until they get what it is
worth.
Its nothing short of criminality to
force a farmer to sell his cotton at the
present prices, and l hope that Louis.
lana will not find a single man guilty
OF such crime.
And | hope our farmers will get
together stand together, keep their
cotton off the market until they get a
living price, and then put only half on
the market, Keep the other half for
the 1915 market.
PLANT plenty of feed stuffs, raise
more cattle, hogs and sheep, and then,
md not till then, will they prosper as
hey should
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
uENerAL CORN EXHIBITS,
$4,000 in Premiums at the Louisiana
State Fair This Year.

The general corn exhibit being ar
ranged for this years Louisiana State
Fair at Shreveport will impress visi.
tors with the importance of the grain
industry in Louisiana It will also be
evidence of remarkable strides in corn
growing. During the past several wears
more attention has been given this in.
dustry, and the various exhibits ex-
pected to be shown at the Fair will
stand as evidence Of this line of devel-
opment
: To stimulate an interest, the State
Fair management has offered prem
iums to the extent of s475.00 in cash
This does not include the premiums to
De awarded for boys corn club exhibits
out Is for corn exhibits generally. The
exhlDlts will be shown in the agricpl.
tural building, and will be Judged by
grain experts "
In the catalog the varieties Of corn
on which premiums are offered are
mentioned Secretary L. N Bruegeer1
non VIII send catalog on request He
VIII also furnish premium lists. free
= Remember the dates OF the Fair.
November to IL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

While the men are exercising them
selves talking about mo 1915 cotton, "
the women of different cities are MAX
ing pledges to buy and wear cotton
clothing, This is far more practical,
as the attempt to restrict the growing
of cotton has proved long ago to be
loves labor lost, except as natural
conditions intervene. Some one will
grow cotton. II the South does not,
somebody will, lured thereto by specu-
latiye instincts. But cotton forms the
ideal clothing of the heated ATTITUDES,
and should be worn more extensively
than silk or wool.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
LITTLE: ADS"

FOR ALL SAINTS DECORATION
Extra large Chrysanthemum flowers
at 10, Is and Csc each; colors, yellow,
pink and white. All orders must be
sent in by the 25th. MISS ELIDA
TAYLOR, Laurel Hill, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

The destruction of food, merchandise
and property by rats is so great this
alone would justify measures of ex-
termination. In the United States
alone the losses are estimated from
$S5, 100000 to $5O,0OO,0OO annually.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

Have you visited the schoolhouse to
see what the new teacher knows about
keeping the children's feet warm, heads
cool, and lungs full of fresh air?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
NOW Is THE TIME.

80 pure-bred Berkshire gilds for sale
at $40 per head if taken at once, bred
to the best boar in the South, Premier
Cs Premier 1SO507; grandson of Long
fellow Premier, Grand Champion at
the Worlds Fair, and which sold for
S2,7O0. M. J. DANIEL, Elm Park, La.
Phone 21A. 2
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

Hunting, driving cattle or trespassing
of any kind whatever on Como Plantation,
Brandon, La, is prohibited under penalty
of the law. J. d. WOOD MGR
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

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 12x16 disc harrow, one Sec
ond hand one-horse Wagon, one second
hand buggy, all at bargain prices. Also
anticarbon automobile oil.
tt CHAS. WEYDERT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
NOTICE.

Toughness of angel cake is often
due to the fact that the eggs are not
beaten properly. Beat them SO stiff
that they, will stand alone.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

Be sure to attend the State Fair.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

, FOR SALE-25 high grade South
down Ewes, bred to registered ram,
So each. PARKER STOCK FARM.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

LOST--Elk stick pin with small
diamond between antlers. Liberal re-
ward for return to Elrie Robinson.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
Wanted to buy several goats.
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT.

FOR SALE-A few fine Duroc-Jersey
pigs. PARKER STOCK FARM. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The Aaueduct Bridge.

1t is reassuring in measure in the
matter of the Aqueduct bridge that the
United States engineer officer charged
with the duty of inspecting that struc-
ture reports that he has no fear that
the bridge will not be able to withstand
present ice conditions in the river. 1t
is not so reassuring, however, to be in
formed by the same authority that while
it is known that much of the old mortar
has been washed out from between the
blocks of stone it is not believed that
the metal work has undergone corrosion
sufficiently to make the bridge unsafe.
1t is reported that the engineer officer
regards the metal framework of the
bridge as much more feeble than the
piers.
The Aqueduct bridge has long been
under suspicion, and bridge should be
above suspicion. The piers are old, have
often been reported as insecure, and
have frequently been repaired. Experts
have reported that the bridge is sub
jected to a traffic strain far greater
than the superstructure was devised to
stand. Pending in Congress is a bill
which would provide for the construc-
ton Of a new bridge, and tentative
plans for a concrete structure have been
drawn. The facts appear to warrant
early and favorable consideration of this
measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

proved that his gummy feet may be and
probably are stuck full Of germs. which
he transports to the food and drink of
men. women and babies. Especially is
the fly fever carrier. He has spread
the typhoid bacillus. he has been con-
vlcted Of picking up all other kinds of
germs in unclean places. and with them
injecting clean food He should be de-
stroyed. Better than this. he should be
prevented by the elimination Of the dirt
in which he breeds. Progress has been
made In Washington in the matter of fly
destruction. but the work should be per-
sisted in until the END aimed at Is ac
complished.
There is no means of telling how much
of the death rate of Washington is
chargeable to the fly, but the percentage
is considerable. In February the CEN
sus bureau issued a statement of the
death rate for 1913 per LOCO of estimated
population in states and cities keeping
mortuary statistics. Washington's show
ing of 17.5 per thousand was not bad con-
sidering the large colored population
congested in certain districts, but 1t is too
high. Washington's death rate by the
Of Birmingham, Atlanta. New Orleans,
Baltimore, Fall River, Detroit, Albany.
Nashville and Richmond. and practically
the same as the death rate Of Chicago,
Louisville. Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati
and Toledo.
The health rate Of the capital will be
raised by exterminating flies and clean
ing up their breeding places