The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-05-08
WORK FOR THE LEGISLATURE

in general Why not try the pasu plan that has been adopted
certain other states? There the conVcts are dvdea ~ !oo
classes The convict starts in the plain suit but II ms DeaVoi
mertoos he receives certain marks of distinction to be sewn on
his clothes each mark carrying with it some privilege II
modification of the honor system and has been fruitful OF much
good Then why give trial to the working on honor S
tenn as pracce Texas There squads Of convicts are sent out
to work the roads with guard save their WORD 10 Inns
done as reward for good behavior within the prison walls ~
capes are rare and the breaking pledge resented m
convcs themselves evidenced by recent case VI squad Oh
eighty and odd ION honor escaped SO ndgnaat
the other that they pooled the ptance allowed ne
their work and offered reward for the capture their ers
while comrade Who that the eaven OF reform Was o
working in these unfortunates?
Then the lawmakers should establish state juvenile reorma-
tory similar to those in Orleans and Caddo parishes
statewide law should be passed establishing modern meth
cd of working roads, In conjunction the provisions Tor
tending aid to parishes for moderoad building should be extended
bei inc tpseS from $50 ' to at least $780,
There are also other that could we'll be attended to-
but comprehensive the subjects mentioned
ed the time legislators and the taxpayers Will nave
been we'll spent
The frequency shooting in Louisiana which often
terminate in murder goes to show that the pistol habit IS
undated The legislature should adopt the most drastic laws pos
sbe to eliminate it. most perncous habit ana cannon pe
strongly condemned The too handy psto oten brings o
murder an end to quarrel that itself trivial and could nave
been easily settled without boodhed had not the possession OF
revolver made one both parties uuy aggressive If the truth
be told the habit of psoong has its Inception IN cowaroce
The Waterman hopes that at the next session OF the legislature
laws will be adopted that will carry provision compelling the trial
Judge in case of conviction sentence the offender subsan
tal penenary sentence The imposition OF ne mas not proven
to be deerrent-now if anyone will risk imprisonment IN the
pententiary punishment
You are paying interest compound interest unused land
If you own 200 cultivate but M the interest charges on
the neglected portion may offset profits use every acre IN
tensivey make the farm Land deness makes mscheI
You may be andc poor purse after ALL The small farm
thoroughly titled and we'll divided with woven wire fences is the
better net money Garner.
The situation in Mexico getting the teeth of the American
people on edge The lemon Huerta handed the administration
is an exceedingly juicy American diplomacy has become
lest and byword 1t logically that Uncle Sans boys must
clean up there Then why postpone the invasion and IN the
meantime mper the lives of of American nonombaants
Our claims that printers ink the best salesman have been
verified In conversation with local merchant who buys hoera
advertising space The Wachman ne said that ne mao such
rush of business Saturday that he compelled to calm addition
al assistance He andy attributed his increased business to the
advertising he carries with The Waterman.
Now that active steps are being taken search for oil in this
parish testimony lending strength to the belief that oil will be
struck early date continually cropping out The search
should be thorough In the event Of oil being struck which seems
highly probable Caldwell will take on boom that Will amaze even
the most optimistic.
In the onward sweep of progress there to in
creasing demand for telling advertising and the strong
fabric of fact fast replacing the my fibre theory Note the
tone of the advertising in this issue.
The parish fair one of the very best agencies for good the
farmer few minutes thought should convince farmer
Knucke down now and let's make shining example this years
Caldwell fair. .4
Get behind the goodroads movement with all the energy OF
which you capable The profit would from them must
have been made manifest YOU Get hustng clothes
and BOOST!
Do borrow your neighbours paper Subscribe for The
Waterman and have your and keep with what
is going on in your home town and parish.
See that your neghbor votes with for all the move
ens now on looking the betement of conditions in Cad
well parish
Money invested in advertising in the local publication
keeps the business and the money home