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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
DON'T FORGET THE CHILDREN

We pointed out some weeks ago that
the poll tax was peculiarly and espec-
tally the children's tax, and should
therefore make its own appeal to every
man whose heart makes response to
the needs of childhood, as whose does
not? Few men there are, whatever
may be their faults and tastes, love
children, and all realize the import
ance of training and educating the
children. The poll tax, which is de-
voted to the schools, is therefore the
Children's Tax. For their sakes, pay
it promptly. Do not let them lose by
the absence Of your dollar what is
theirs, and which will be returned a
thousandfoId to the state by the use
fitness of the children who are edu'
Gated.
Pay the Children's Tax.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
ABOLISH THESE oFFlcERsl

The State Board of Equalization, the
Railroad Commission, and the Conser-
walton Commission should be abol-
ished.
There is considerable complaint about
the "equalizing" by the Board of Equal
izers, and there does not seem to be
any necessity for it's existence.
The Railroad Commission appears to
be about as useful as fifth wheel to
q wagon. When the railroads encroach
upon the rights of the people, redress
can be had by application to the courts.
The one a legal body; the other po-
litical.
And, as for the Conservation Com
mission, the work can be done as we'll,
and at less expense, by the Police
Juries.
These boards, and several others,
were created in order to build up a
political machine, and furnish fat sal.
aries for office-chasers. They should
be abolished-Vermilio News.
We endorse all of the above except
that concerning the Conservation Com
mission, which is doing fine work
and will do even better as it gets into
better trim. This work CANNOT be
done with any sort Of homogeneity OF
consistency by Police Juries. That
plan has been tried and found lament
ably wanting. The Conservation Com
mission has also been tried, and
though failing in some things, is a
promising feature of this work.
Equalization has not equalized be
cause nothing short of schedule fixed
by law like the tariff could act salts
factorily. The Railroad Commission
is what the railways play tag with
and will never truly serve the people
until the law endues that body with
such powers that it can enforce its
mandates. The Vermilion News sug
gestion that the people have recourse
to the law instead Of appealing to g
hands-tied-behind-it Commission thai
can command but only as Canute or
dered the waves of the sea to recede
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

AS we go to press, Thursday morn.
ing, the rite of marriage will be in
course of solemnization by Rev. S. L.
Riggs at his residence. The contract.
ing couple is Mr.. Irwin D. Harvey OF
Freeland, La, to Miss Florence Book.
ter of Star Hill. 1t was expected the
marriage would take place Wednesday
morning, but the happy event is set for
the oath, and will add another interest
to the merry season. The young couple
are excellent in all respects, and de-
serve large share of happiness, which
The True Democrat hopes will duly
fall to their lot.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

recurs with each public occasion at
the hall when dancing follows stage
performance. The one exception re-
Gently was at the Catholic Entertain
ment when the work of clearing the
floor was done without noise or con-
fusion. The boys are thoughtless, and
word from any man present would
have stopped the annoyance at once.
No parent could possibly be offended
by the children's being reminded OF
Wwhat is refined and proper.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

The high school enjoyed Christmas
tree in the closing hours Of school
Wednesday. There was an interchange
of presents between the pupils, the
system of drawing names being re-
sorted to. In addition the little pupils
of Mrs. Crumps room gave a spirited
program, added to by Miss Quinn's
pupils. 1t had been at first planned
for each room to have a tree, but it
was finally decided to combine forces.
Parents braved the bad weather to be
present.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

The incident that married the even
ing at the close of the school play
was the noise and boisterousness
of the small boys when they moved
the chairs for dancing, not only
handling them very roughly but drag
ging them across the floor with squeaks
that tortured the nerves of all present
1t has never been clear to the minds OF
outside persons how parents and
others in authority will permit this
demonstration of unmannerliness, that
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
SENIORS STAGE GOOD PLAY.

Quite above the average IN amateur
acting was the rendition of the play,
Diamonds and Hearts," by the Senior
Glass of julius Freyhan high school
last Friday night. The attendance was
affected by the extremely disagreeable
weather, but there was an encouraging
number present, and every one seemed
to be very much interested in the
program presented. The cast was COM
posed of the members of the Senior
class assisted by Supt. Crumb-Who
proved himself "a star"-Mr. Frank
Bacot and Mr.. Davidson, and was ap-
portioned as follows:
Bernice Halstead. =. :. Miss Jessie Ball
Amy Halstead.. Miss Anna May Cornell
Inez Gray. $500. Miss Lintot Williams
Mrs. Halstead. Miss Thelma Graves
Hannah Mary Barnes. ...............
Dwight Bradley. Mr.. Frank Bacot
DR.. Burton. Mr.. Hilary Forester
Sammy Mr.. James Stirling
Abraham Barnes Mr.. R. E. Crump
Attorney. Mr.. Frank Barrow
Sheriff Mr.. G. S. Davidson
The acting was very even, all doing
their particular parts we'll, but as afore-
mentioned Mr.. Crump, having hui
morous role, was especially successful
in amusing the audience. In this, he
was ably assisted by Miss Hortense
Fulton, who personated the affection
ate, middle-aged sister and unassum-
ing kind-hearted country-woman to
perfection.
Between the acts, there were several
bright, snappy choruses sung by the
high school girls and boys behind the
scenes, with Miss Emma Brasseaux as
pianist. Lafayette Matthews, John
ston and Margaret Barrow enacted a
street scene as an amusing filler, and
Miss Edith Leake recited Entertain
| ing Her Big Sisters Beau" Another
cute selection was vocal duet by Doll
Baby Daniel and Bennett Lawson, in
which the usual spat between girl and
boy ends amicably.
At the conclusion of the stage pro-
gram, the floor was cleared for dancing,
the spirited piano music for which was
furnished by Mrs. Divide Leonard. The
Seniors owe much to Mrs. Leonard for
thus completing the success of the en-
tertainment, as she played for about
three hours with scarcely an intermis-
sion, apparently tireless in both good.
will and execution. Mrs. Crump as
coach was equally indefatigable in as.
sisting the Seniors in getting up the
play.
The receipts were $500 and the net
proceeds $21.00 This is not sufficient
to wire the school-house for electricity
as the Seniors propose to leave as q
class memorial; therefore they will
take the amount as a nucleus for the
fund, and add to it during the year
They may have another play in the
spring. They may also take this play
to some of the nearby towns, and fine
it profitable. \
In our opinion, Diamonds ant
Hearts" would draw crowd here later
in the season.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

AS soon as safe in bed hear my dad downstairs
Arollin up the parlor an pulin back the chalrs
the hiss O. steam an somethn rumDln rouhu
An by an by a bump, an then a crashin SOUND
An just CANNOT get to Sleep because know, you see
He's playn with train he said he'd get for ME-
Last year got motor boat, that had regar screw
An was supposed around like great big vessels do
Btu dad got a-hod of it an wound it up too nght
An when got Christmas day it never would run rgnt
OF course I'd got it first I'd not of let him do it,
But till Christmas day. he always beats me TO IT,
Same day with dynamo got two years before
Dad started it very night he brought it from the store
An run it for week two an could hear it hum
An hear zp Guess that is gon some
Of course it gave my dad an awful lot o fun,
But when l got it Christmas day it wouldn't even rum
spose it's dad that preshates little boys,
And ezacky they want when buyn em their toys
But somehow when it's Christmas time gets me kind sore
To know things get has all been used before
But anyway amt to make fuss or cry;
So all I'll hope that dad will grow by an by.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Mr.. Kenner Shepherd, who is engag-
ed in the raising of cattle in the Pinck-
NEVILLE neighborhood, and who con-
templates planting a large acreage in
oats and other grains, received a new
traction engine on Wednesday, with
which he will do his plowing.-Wood-
vile Republican.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Joseph Smith, president of the Re-
organized Church of the Latter Day
Saints, died on December 10 at indie
pendence, Mo-, aged 81. He was a son
of Joseph Smith, founder of Mormon
ism, and was head of that sect Of his
followers with headquarters at Lamont,
Iowa, which repudiates polgamy. His
son, Frederick M. Smith, succeeds him.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

WANTEDeA three hundred acre
tract Of land. Seller to give particulars
as to location, price per acre, water
supply, and improvements, etc. w. X.
DOUGLAS, Agent, Wilcox, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
LITTLE ADS"

WANTED-A couple to board, COM
Portable room, every convenience. For
terms apply to Mrs. J. L. Valet, 742
College avenue, Baton Rouge, La.
Transients in the city can procure
single meals, Is cts. Friends and &C
quaintances from the Felicianas espec-
tally invited to make use of this offer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Notice is hereby given that am ap-
plying to the Police Jury for permits
sion to open saloon for colored
patrons at Laurel Hill, Louisiana.
1898 ERNEST DAMPF.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
A cHILD's CHRISTMAS PRAYER

Dear. Lord, be good to Santa Claus,
He's been so good to me;
never told him so because
He is so hard to see.
He must love little children so
To come through snow and storm
Please care for him when cold winds
blow
And keep him nice and warm.
Dear Lord, be good to him and good
To Mary Christmas, too.
I'd like to tell them, if could,
The things Pm telling you.
They've both been very good to me,
And everywhere they go
They make us glad;-no wonder we
All learn to love them So.
Please have him button up his coat
So it will keep him warm;
And wear a scarf about his throat
If it should start to storm.
And when the night is dark, please lenc
Him light if stars are dim,
Or maybe sometimes you could send
An Angel down with him.
Please keep his heart so good and kim
That he will always smile;
And tell him maybe we will find
And thank him after while.
Please keep him safe from harm an,
keep
Quite near and guard him when
He's tired and lays him down to SLEEP
Dear Lord, please do! Amen.
II. w. Foley, in Golfers
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

The years, as they pass, will find US
sadder than before
Unless we look beyond them to the
Open Door.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

My cattle mark is w. M. on hip and
tag in one ear. Public is requested not
to purchase or drive off any cattle SO
marked. LUCY L. MATTHEW'S.
(5-19-15)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26
LAND
WANTED

We have buyers for farms, {planta-
lions, timber, cutover and large tracts
Of all kinds. Must be bargains. De
scribe fully, name bottom price and
terms. DE SOTO LAND CO., Masonic
Bldg, Baton Rouge, La. GAN
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Hampers of native caulifiower are
sent to city friends as a Christmas
gift. Nice idea isn't it?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Don't mention roads where a country
person can hear you. Why mar the
festive season?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

FOR SALE - Frost-proof cabbage
plants, 81 per 1000; Bermuda Yellow
Onion Sets, $3.50 per 1000. Buy at
home. G. L. PLETTINGER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Eggs soar to Is and so cents dozen
as usual. Fowls are plentiful and COM
paratively cheap.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

Make some one else happy is cheap
recipe for ones own Christmas hap
piness.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

FOR SALE-Red Rust Proof Seed
Oats, Pea Vine and Lespedeza Hay
and Seed. JAS p. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

FOR SALE-A few fine Duroc-Jersey
pigs. PARKER STOCK FARM. If
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-26

FOR SALE-Grade Hereford Cattle.
Lespedeza Hay and Seed.
EDWARD BUTLER,
st. Francisville, La
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14

Mayor Congressman Curley of Boston
and Washington is swinging big stick
but it's rotten. To threaten to punish
a Boston bank, by removing city depos-
its, just because the president of that
bank did not see his way clear to con-
tribute $1,000 to Curley's personal
scheme for getting new industries in
Boston is neither polite nor reasonable;
and the making of such threat does
not indicate very broad point of view
on the part Of the man in the mayors
chair. We doubt if the people Of Boston
will stand for such attempted sheep
driving as their chief executive has in
mind apparently. Who knows but what
the president of the bank in question has
some really strong reason why he
shouldn't contribute such sum!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14
F. H. Rogers & Co.

pated, scatter Drained, hair-trigger per-
sons. Possibly. also, the element of
malice enters into the dissemination of
the false reports which flourish in the
immediate vicinity of the unfortunate
city but which are so thin that they
do not reach wide circle in this coun-
try and Canada. We speak from ex-
perienee in this connection, and we know
that actual conditions in crisis of this
sort are multiplied and magnified until
they are all out of proportion to the
facts. Furthermore, we know that in
calculable damage is done to a commu-
nifty by the rumor-mongers and that
the work of checking the spread of the
disease is retarded rather than helped
Generally speaking, any community with
organized, active government is capable
of so administering its internal Affairs
that an epidemic of this sort can b.
stamped out under "home rule" and that
there is no need for hysterical call
for state intervention except that which
the state board of health may eSer-
else through kindly but firm advice.
We doubt not that Niagara Falls is in
a position to put down the present cpl
demic with such suggestions from the
state board of health, aud we see no
reason why the people there or else
where in the immediate vicinity should
be unduly alarmed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14

Be bali player-and get $4,000 a
year for four years, bonus of $4,000
and more bonuses if the team ends the
season, first, second or third. OF all
the get-rich-quick schemes, we know Of
none better than this for six or eight
months occupation, trip to the South
thrown in at the start, the best of liv-
ing on the road and the plaudits of the
crowd if you don't bobble in earning that
$4,000 per. Things seem rather out of joint
when a ball player can do that and the
manager of a big business concern wor-
ries through twelve months-minus two
weeks out for vacation--on less than
quarter Of the salary paid the ball
player, besides running the chance of
losing his job at any time unless secured
by contract. No wonder they are start
ing baseball school in Texas to develop
players.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14

Eagan to replace Tinker. The price
quoted was $4,000. President Ebbetts
became convinced month ago that Tin.
ker would not report to the Dodgers
and started negotiations for Eagan
Eagan will play shortstop for the Brook
lyn team and in the opinion of many
he will be valuable substitute fol
Tinker.
Yale defeated Harvard on the second
of the annual series of hockey matches
on Wednesday by the score of to |
The Yale bowl, when completed, will
be more impressive ediiice than the
Harvard stadium. When completed the
structure will have cost 100000, about
$4,000 more than the Harvard stadium
The bowl viii seat 10000 persons where
the Harvard building only has capac.
ity of 10000.
Walter Steffen, quarterback on the
University of Chicago football team in
1910, has been offered the position OF
coach of football at Amherst next fall,
He has been offered higher salaried
job at Carnegie Tech. but prefers Am
herst. He will decide on the matter
within another week. Steffen when in
college was an All-Ameriean quarter
back. Henry Hobbs, the Amherst coach
to return because of business reasons.
Clyde Engle the first baseman of the
Boston Americans, has signed with Pres
ident Lanin. Engle was reported as
prospective Federal Lacquer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14
CURRENT COMMENT
New Vermont Railroad Proposed.

Montpelier and Rutland business men
are discussing again the construction of
cross state railroad to connect these
two cities. 1t is not new subject and
is not a project likely to be consum-
mated at present The time is not pro-
pitious for securing the necessary capital
to construct such an expensive piece of
road. But it is proper to discuss it and
we hope it may some time be brought
about.
Let us at this time present a pipe
dream that has been haunting our mind
for some time and that is an electric
railroad between st. Johnsbury and
Montpelier. Naturally the route through
Danville followed by the automobiles
suggests itself as the proper one. But
il is not the one we would recommend.
Our suggestion would be line from here
to Lyndonville, from there through the
mountain to Greensboro Bend, thence to
Hardwick and to Montpelier. The first
route would be more direct but does not
touch the large towns the other route
would. We believe road over the lat
ter route might be graded so freight
as well as passengers could be trans
ported over the line. If suitably graded
it might allow the st. Johnsbury & Lake
Champlain road to handle through
freight by that route at less expense
than it now pays for hauling it over
the Walden mountains.
The proposition may not be practical
but it is worthy of careful thought
Power to operate such road could be
secured and an electric equipment should
be cheaper than a steam road. What
are you going to do about it?-St.
Johnsbury Caledonian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14

lst--Union labor and the eight hour
day to be recognized in all public works.
2d-The union label to be required
on all city printing ultimately the city
should establish printing plant OF its
own.
3d--Union wages to be paid on all
public works, thus raising and main
tanning the trades union standard.
4th-An eight hour day and all legal
holidays and Saturday afternoons each
week allowed. These provisions also TO
be required OF all contractors doing
work for the city.
5th--Public ownership of the city hos
pital and free medical inspection in
schools, and the establishment of suffi-
eient free dispensaries, and we favor the
city cooperating with the state for the
establishment of sanatoriums and con-
valescent homes to accommodate the
vast number of patients, who are now
denied proper care through the prohibit
tive cost of private institutions.
6th-Careful taxation OF all property in
order TO obtain the lowest possible tax
rateand comparatively the highest amount
of income. Also, a careful system of
~ CAHNA w w
tain the full value on every dollar of
public funds, thus enabling the city gov
eminent to make Barre enc of the clean
est, healthiest and most beautiful cities
in the state. And we 10 not favor tax
exemption to corporations or individual
enterprises.
7th-Rigid inspection of all buildings
in course Of erection, and we demand
that the municipality shall erect whole
some and comfortable dwellings to be
held as municipal property and rented
at reasonable rates.
sth--Adequate free school facilities in
all respects, including sufficient build
ings, free text books, equipment, libra
ries. free evening school, warm meals
supplied to children at cost, and where
necessary free in the schools, this TO
be made as matter of right, protect
ing the children from the stigma of
charity.
These measures, together with the
guarantee simplicity, economy and etficie
is platform for all working people, and
for our candidates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14
IN THE FIELD
OF SPORTS

Every ball player who has jumped a
signed contract or the reserve rule there.
in to accept an engagement with the
Federal league will be barred for all
time from organized ball if he fails to
report to the club he played with last
year under the protection of the national
agreement. These players of the fra
ternity headed by David Fultz will be
automatically suspended. Those who
have violated will be ineligible for rein
statement.
jeff Tesreau, the Ozark Mountain
pitcher, has signed three year contract
with the New York Giants. Tesreau
is considered one of the best pitchers
in the National league and is invaluable
to the New Workers.
At the New York A. C. games Thurs
days Kolehmainen won the three mile
handicap from Kramer, who was reputed
to be one of the best distance runners in
the country.
Francis 0uimet, the American open
champion, will not go to Pineharst as
he had planned previous TO going to
Europe. He says that the sand greens
in the South have tended to upset his
game.
Johnny McGraw, the Giant manager,
sees big future in Japan for baseball.
He says the game has been flourishing
for a number of years in certain sec
tions of the country and in other sec
tions it is securing a strong foothold.
He secs the professional game adopted
but five years hence.
RUDE Waddell has uttered the state.
ment that he will never play another
ball game. Returning his unsigned con-
tract to Kid Taylor of the Virginia team
of the Northern league he writes: II
am sending back the contract unsigned.
/ would like to play, but never could
get in shape | am in hopeless condi-
ton. / have lost 81 pounds since was
up North. now weigh only l5l pounds.
l am weak and cannot walk 20 feet. /
am writing this in bed" Waddell is at
Berne, Tex, suffering from tuberculosis.
The Dodgers have closed deal with
the Cincinnati Reds for Infelder Dick
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14
Couldn't Fool Him.

Young Albert was a practical youth
and everything that he learned at school
he endeavored to apply in his daily life
and work. The lad had recently be-
come very friendly with little boy who
had lately moved in that vicinity, and
one afternoon his mother asked him if
his little playmate was an only child.
Whereupon Albert looked very wise and
triumphant. Hes got just one sister"
he said. "He tried TO catch me when
he told me he had two half-sisters, but
guess l know enough about fractions
for that. '-Harper's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-14
ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.

No slight amount of sympathy will be
extended to the city of Niagara Falls,
n. Y, which is beset by an epidemic of
smallpox and, in addition, made the OBJ
iect of continued attack by its neigh
boring communities for not stamping
out the disease forthwith--instanter
No doubt, too, the real situation is mag
nified beyond all semblance of the truth
by rumors which are spread by addle-