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The Washington herald., 1915-12-08

the high school. This man was
neither. Athletic of build. good look
ing. and fashionably dressed. he had
the air of q man who might be ask
ing for a thesis on Sanskrit, or OF
anything he knew nothing at all
about.
what kind of animals?" she In
quired- Manuals. the carnivora-
"Oh. something about nsh." he an
swered vaguely.
Hilda's interest deepened. ANY spe-
cial kind?'
know how to feed"
They should have told you at the
store. They sell q special kind OF
food. you know"
Why. never thought of that. but
I really didn't buy the fish. you see
the fact Is, I don't want them at all.
now that have them can't let them
starve."
"No-you can't: that's true And
they require lots of care-they die 50
easily. Your friend had no right to
infiict them upon a man."
That's what I think. But really l
had no choice"
IT'S too bad! But have goldfish
at home and when l want to know
anything I go to Finney's pet store
in the next square. If you 60 there
YOU can get everything you want"
Thank you very much Good aft
ernoon,- he put on his hat to depart
and, as he lifted his hand. Hiida saw
a diamond studded cuff link like the
one she had found in the morning. The
mystery deepened. Here was the man
who had her goldfish, but he would
hardly steal something he didn't want
and he had certainly said that very
thing. but how did this cuff link hap
his wife have taken the fsh? 1t was
all so silly! Why would any one steal
goldfish?
That night Hilda discovered from
the tanitor that her neighbor below
was unmarried and went by the name
Of Hubert Field.
Has he any pets or anything like
that?' she inquired anxiously. =,
Not tha. l know of. They don,
allow cats and dogs in the building.
That evening. as she was trying tc
calm her nerves and forget the mys'
terry by reading an interesting oook
something stirred by the window. theI sl
dropped lightly to the floor behind her
She felt rcther than heard 1t. so fatn'
was the sound. She was too frtghten'
ed to move at first, then laughed at hel
fear. Slowly turning her head. she
saw a little brown monkey hopping 9
toward her on three legs. In the othel
, paw he gripped a dripping. squirminf
goldfish. She sat perfectly still ane
the monkey. sitting on his hind legs
laid his tribute upon her knee
so you are the thief" laughed Hi
da, rising quickly and dropping hel
shining pet back into his bowl :
see Il all now! You want to promote
socia bility amonI the neighbors o,
trading their belongings. even II II doe'
cause trouble"
The monkey was very tame. and Hi
da picked him up in her arms. Ther
she got the gold link from her dressei
and descended the stairs.
| A she had expected. Mr. Hubert Fieit
was her acquaintance Of the library
| Good srening! said Hilda- I've com,
to return two Of your possessions. ooti
found In my room. One explains th'
other. ! think"
! Thank you. very much. was puzzies
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AS SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN
they WERE TO TAKE THE
WOMENS PLACES.

Quite as a good many pcssImists
bredicted the women in war-vexed
Europe have not, in every instance,
kiyen satisfaction in their new posi-
lions, made vacant by the summons
|Eo arms of the majority of the adult
male population. Word comes to
his country that in Germany the
ktreet car attendants, motormen and
conductors, ticket seller and brake
Snen-or brakewomen as we have to
|esll them now-have generally shown
themselves inferior to the men whose
places they have taken. The motor
men, for instance, don't watch very
carefully to see when to start up the
Ears, and sometimes the conductors
ring the bell at most inopportune
hines. They watch the sights in the
street and crane their heads out of
khe cars to peer in the decorated shop
windows, too, we are told. Besides
That they are much, much too eager
for coffee time. for apparently street
Railway companies serve midmorning
|eoffee gratis to their employees. AND
ktilI another charge against them;
khey come to work in the morning,
'ao these fraus of the street cars, with
kheir uniforms on crooked, their hats
|bn one side and looking as If they
had fairly tumbled into their clothes.
Just between ourselves do you
much wonder that these frau conduct
|brs are not spie and span when they
bome to work in the morning? For
before they arrive at their work they
have had to crowd in to a one or two
early morning hours the housework
Ind mother duties T. which, in times
pf peace, they wouf0 devote the en-
kire day. They have had to put the
small home to rights-for the German
hausfrau is always more exacting
kbout the appearance of her home
khan herself-they have had to get
The breakfast, plan the dinner and get
khe children off to school, or, if they
have not homes of their own, they
have probably had to aid others who
had those duties to perform.
And as for the other charges made
kgainst these women workers in the
large cities, do you much wonder?
How much better housewives do you
khink the German male would have
made had conditions been reversed
Ind instead of a war that had called
kway the men, there had been a call
Tor the women of the community;
knd the men. staying at home, had
had to take the work of the women
bf the land on their shoulders? Do
You imagine that they would have
made any more of a success in the
kitchen than the women have in the
Ears? Don't you think that they would
have looked forward to coffee time
Eagerly, too, if they had had suddenly
10 assume the responsibilities Of the
household, more complicated by far
khan the work of the average male
Workman?
MARY MARSHALL.
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HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compe

! THE stars incline. but do not compel"
Wednesday, December 8. 1918.
Copyright. 1881
Astrology reads this as q day in which
to be steady-going and cautious. Venus.
Mercury. Uranus. and the Sun. are all
| in benefic aspect, but Saturn Is strongly
evil. and Mars is slightly adverse.
Women should make the most Of this
confguration which gives promise of
success in love. Under the sway Of Venus
new acquaintances made this evening
may become lifelong friends. or lovers.
The powers. however. that are be-
lieved to increase feminine charm ana
to encourage romance also may stimu-
late vanity. selfishness. and coquetry.
The seers declare that the government
of the stars which causes the European
conflict and ruthless waste Of life. affects
men in the remote corners Of the earth.
, For that reason. business battles will
become keener and women will have
more difficulties than In time Of world
peace.
Because Of the working Of the oc-
cult forces which produce wars. scandals
will multiply. especially in all eenters
of political activity. including the Nation
al Capital and the capitals Of the var
ious States.
The Moon today Is in a sign that may
Increase rheumatism. especially for those
who are subject to lameness In the knees.
According to ancient law. this SHOULD
be an auspicious day for most house
hold activities. and for the entertaining
Of intimate friends.
This should be a lucky day for seeking
employment. Promoters also should
benefit.
Owing to Saturn's evil power. danger
may lurk In dark places, and crimes
committed In the darkness may be numer-
GUS.
New York City has a sign indicating
startling revelations concerning municipal
Affairs. There may be some exposes con-
cerning schools. city employees and pub
| lie works
Persons whose birthday It 10 may have
troubled year. Business Affairs should
be safeRuarded and women should be
economical. The young. however. are
likely to be lucky.
Children born on this day may have
many vicissitudes In life. These sub
1ects of Sabittarius are often clever. and
even brilliant. but not practical.
Copyhsht. Mk)
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Biscuit muhins-Dissolve half Q to-
spoonful of soda in q cupful Of sour milk.
Add half a teaspoonful Of salt and ia
blespoonful Of lard and -four enough for
a stifr batter. Drop In hot sem pans
and bake in a quick oven.
Ffd pudding-Soak three cupfuls OF
breadcrumbs in two cupfuls and half
Of water. Add four well-beaten exgs.
two tablespQonfuls Of sugar. . little salt
and q cupful and third of chopped ngs
that have been rolled in -four. Bake and
serve with hard sauce.
Custard-In making the custard leave
out two of the egg whites. In each des-
sert glass put a spoonful Of currant jelly
and all with custard. Top with . merir-
que made Of the whites of the eggA
sweetened, and dot with jelly.
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the left designed
also 1t
fashioned blue bdch trimmed with rich black velvet The
with buttons smaller size than
model
qures4 boadcloh 40inch velvet
silk and brown
Large pocketA
medium
yards bunch souache braid
Is
second design: to years
Pictorial Review Patterns on Sale at
S. KANN, SONS & Coz
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Michigan Lake Steamer Ashore.

Houghton. Mich, Dec. THE Canadian
steamer Walton. bound for Port Arthur.
Ontario. was driven ashore today On
Keweenaw Point. opposite Copper Har-
Dor. Mich, In . heavy snowstorm-
The Eagle Harbor coast guard WI
take of the crew. should the boat b IN
danger of breaking up.
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that of my father. who adopted q
similar plan. were the same"
Copyright lAs. hy L J. Edwarda AL rights ~
served)
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell of
The Methods of Two Great Lawyers"
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Not in Writing, Perhaps.

London, Dec. L-Replying to Pariia-
mentary inquiry, today. Sir Edward
Grew. British foreign secretary. said:
mo message Of appreciation from neu-
trai countries has been received for the
British services In clearing the seas Of
German mines In order that commerce
between America and Europe could be
continued without loss OF life."
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syrian Refugees on o. 8. Ship.

Paris. Dec I-Aanouncement was
nnae here today that sA refugees or
Ilnsd out Of Syria BY the Turks arrived
= Candta. Crete. on board the United
n1eo cruiser Des Noines
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SuffS Meet SuffS In
Old TayLOe Mansion

Delegates to
the Consressiona
Union con-
vention this
week throns
the historic Y
mansion at
n Madison
place.
. = = =
Committee Of
prominAnt
Washington
women acts as
hostesses during
the week and
helps to renew
oldtime spirit
of hospitality
= y = =
Some of the
famous folk
who have made
the house one
of the richest
in historical
associations in
the city.
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Then to the spicy nut-brown alA
Milton.
BREAKFAST.
Liver. Ffied Potatoes.
Prunes.
CEREAL and Cream
Biscuit Mutfins
Rolh Coma
LUNCHEON on SUPPER
Baked Corn
Green Pepper sandvichA
Fig Pudding.
Tea.
DINNER.
Potato Soup.
Potroa& Of Beef.
Drowned Potatoes.
Creamed Caulihov6.
Celery Salad.
Caaard.
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Rriti,h steamer Torpedoed.

London, Dec. 1.-The British steamer
Tringa, LIZA tons. was sunk Monday BY
q German submarine, according to mari
time reports from Liverpool.
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Read Dan layies' want Ad Talk next
Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-08
TOMORROW'S MENU.

Then to the spicy nut-brown ala
Milton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.


Mrs. Joe Pigot returned on Sunday
from visiting relatives in Norwood.
Mr.. D. M. Falconer of Wilson visited
Jackson on Tuesday
Miss Mary Maryman of West Fe
liciana was in town on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hines Austin were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rogillic
near Ethel.
Miss Eva Harvey and Mr.. E. w
Carmena were guests of Freeland
friends on Sunday.
Mr.. R. w. Cutrer Of West Feliciana
has assumed charge of theJackson
telephone exchange. Mr.. E. w. Car
mena left on Tuesday to become man
ager of the exchange at Centerville
Miss. Mr.. Carmena is young man OIL
sterling worth and greatly liked bp al
patrons of his Office here. He has
their congratulations and good wishes
In this promotion which has come t
him so deservedly
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Absent Friends
s@.*@***.s4.s. !.


News from Mrs. A. Muller, Midlo-
THAN, Texas, is to the effect that she
has rallied from her paralytic stroke
and is now able to speak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kelley of East
Feliciana drove to Baton Rouge, Mon
day, to spend day or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Evans Powell of
New Orleans announce the engagement
of their daughter, Eula Ball Powell, to
Mr. Oscar Holder Breidenbach, former
ly of Kentucky, now of Houma, Louis
lana. This item is of great interest in
West Feliciana where both of the
young people are we'll known and much
liked. Mr.. Breidenbach was principal
of the julius Freyhan high school 1912
1913, and Miss Powell's family are all
natives of West Feliciana, and every
one feels that they belong" here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Howard Lemon
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Nell Marie Lemon, to
Mr.. Boiling Allyn Cross of Baton
Rouge. The wedding will take place
on the tenth of June, and will be a
very quiet one at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lemon in Baton Rouge.
The bride elect is a native of West
Feliciana and spent her childhood here,
the family removing later to Baton
Rouge. She is one of the parish's own
girls and is affectionately regarded by
a large family connection and circle OF
friends. Mr.. Cross is the son of Col.
and Mrs. T. Jones Cross, and is a
promising young attorney, educated in
law at Columbia University and now
in practice with his father.
Mrs K. L. Stirling of Baton Rouge
has been quite i'll, but is now up again
Miss Hattie Cutrer remembers us
with the commencement card Of the
school at Stonewall, La, where she is
the first assistant teacher. She has
been reappointed for next session.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08

voters, parish of Orleans excepted.
Authorize banks to accept for pay
ment at future time drafts drawn on
them, and to issue letters of credit.
Grant municipal corporations addi-
tional powers in relations to the paving
of streets.
Authorize police juries and munich
pal corporations to provide for the set
Element of Indebtedness by the issuance
Of negotiable interest-bearing certif-
Gates.
Authorize the Atchafalaya basin leves
board to issue bonds for the compile
ton and maintenance Of levees.
Amend the charter of the city of
Baton Rouge.
Authorize the board of control of the
New Basin canal and shell road to fix
fees, rates and charges, In its discretion.
Provide for the regulation and con-
troll Of pipe lines
Protect the state and its lessees and
grantees in the enjoyment of oil and
mineral rights to state lands and bot
toms.
Amend Act 271 of. 1914 and to ratify
leases Hereunder.
Reclaim as property Of the state all
lands, lake, river, and other bottoms,
enormously certified by the registrar
of the land office to the Caddo levee
board.
Enact adequate legislation on the
subject of chattel mortgage, and par
ticularly on live stock and cattle.
Provide for a commission to study
the matter Of establishing Of efficient
rural banking or credit and land regis
tration and title guarantee systems.
Vest in the boards Of school directors
of the several parishes title to all prop
property and rights Of defunct corpora
TONS created by the general assembly
for educational purposes
Vest in the board of school directors
of Caldwell parish all the property and
rights belonging to the Pine Grove
Academy.
Amend and re-enact section eleven
of Act 1876 of 1898, as amended by Act
1872 of 1914. ,
Consider and act upon appointments
made during the recess of the senate,
or to be made during the session.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08
ST. FRANclsVlLLE WINS CUP.

julius Freyhan high school did not
come off with as many honors at the
State Rally, last week, as it has in
previous years. Only one fell to it's
share. The class in Physical Educa-
ton, under Mr. Frank Bacot as in
structor, was again awarded the silver
loving-cup, which came into it's posses
sion at the last rally. Only one more
successful contest is needed to COM
plete tie title to the cup.
The boys in this class were Harry
Duty, Laurie Butler, Philip Doherty,
Ewell Mahoney, Felix Braud, George
Corrigan, Inner Ball, Lafayette Mat
thews, Reggie Duty, Feltus Leake,
Frank Barrow, Hilary Forester, Will
DeGrummond, Andrew Rettig, Woodie
Braud, Roy Smith, Gordon Smith, and
Lucius Daniel. All did fine work in
building up the successful issue. Those
who saw them in the Athletic Carnival
at Pythian Hall, last week, were con-
vinced of the thoroughness and perfec-
ton of their drill,
Every one is gratified that the boys
upheld the honor of the school and the
town, and wishes them equal success
in 1916. 1t is also hoped that Julius
Freyhan high schools prestige in Latin,
Geometry, English and other branches
in which prizes were formerly taken,
may be restored.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08
PERSONALS FROM WooDVILLE
REPUBLICAN.

Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Ventress spent
Thursday in West Feliciana parish as
the guests of Mrs. j. A. Ventress.
Mr.. Max Dampf came up from Laurel
Hill Monday afternoon to attend the
anniversary celebration of Wilkinson
Lodge No. 10, l. o. o. F.
Mrs. Geo. Argue and two daughters,
Misses Ruth and Lise, went down to
Baton Rouge last Saturday to see the
play given by the Ben Greet Players.
Messrs. A. M. McGehee, D. F. Mer.
win and Kenner Shepherd, of Pinck
NEVILLE, motored to- WoodVille Wed,
nesday morning in Mr.. Shepherds new
Ford car
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The seniors are practicing the oval
ley Farm" and Hearts and Diamonds"
plays.
The boys have made the domestic
science class an ironing board.
The pupils who made 100 per cent in
spelling on March 26th received the
certificates Monday morning. Eighty
eight were awarded; thirty-eight being
to high school pupils.
The boys in physical education have
received their certificate for the first
prize won at the State Rally.
The class in agriculture is glad to
see the rain as their garden was in
need of it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08

Following are places and dates of
cattle dipping: (Noland)-Bains, Apil
9, April 80; Mrs. S. H. Barrow, April
IL, May 3; Jno. M. Parker, April L.,
May 8; Lee o. Lester, April II; S. G..
Cobb, April 81; F. o. Hamilton, April
10; E. I. Daniel, April %; J. W. Nc
Queen, April 26; Cheston Folkes, May
4; Posey's Store, May p; BARROW
Highland, April Is, May 6; Retreat,
April II; B. l. Barrow, April 26; (Tay-
lor)-Douglas Hamilton, April 16, May
6; H. A. Spillman, April 20; Wakefield,
April "a; M. H. Brown, April q; Lau-
rel Hill, April 20.
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Personal But Polite
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MI G. M. Lester returned from a
city trip.
Mr. W. j. Fort was in Baton Rouge
over Monday night.
DR.. and Mrs. Powell leave Monday
for New Orleans.
Lacey Percy was to arrive Friday
from Houston, Texas.
Miss Edith Yunkes went to Baton
Rouge Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Abe Mann spent Sunday and
Monday in New Orleans.
Mrs Elrie Robinson spent Tuesday
in Baton Rouge on business.
Miss Louise Butler returned from
New Orleans last Saturday.
Mr. C. T. Tooraen made trip to
New Orleans early in the week.
Miss Ladye Quinn was in Baton
Rouge, Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. John Muller has not returned as
was expected. early in the week.
Mr. Downs mother has returned to
Texas, concluding short visit here.
Mrs. Tabor of Wilhelm and her
daughter, Miss Blanche, went to Jack
son, Monday, for visit
Miss Leila Golsan having delayed
her return from New Orleans Is con-
fidently expected Monday night.
Mrs. ]. F. Irvine went to New Or.
leans for stay of two days. Mr. Irvine
went with her as far as Baton Rouge
Judge s. Nee. Lawrason is in New
Iberia attending the annual meeting Of
the Louisiana Bar Association He is
on the program for an address.
Mrs. B. |. Barrow of Weyanoke leaves
this week for New Orleans to visit her
mother, Mrs. Lane Brandon, planning
an absence of a week or ten days.
Mrs. ]. c. Magealrl spent day or
two in Baton Rouge, last week, on re-
turning from the Tempel-Johns we'd
ding at Gloster, Miss.
Mr.. w. C. Howell and little daughter,
Garnette, went to Baton Rouge Mon
day to have the latter's eye treated, as
she had accidentally stuck her finger
in it.
Miss Nell Lemon returned to her
home at Baton Rouge last week after
spending some time at Rosemound
plantation, the guest Of her cousin,
Mrs. Bertram Babers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gluci and Mrs. Adams
of Wilhelm came down for the Eastern
Star meeting, Thursday, which did not
. materialize on account of the rainy
weather. They were entertained till
train time by Mrs. A. F. Barrow.
D. |. Norwood was here Monday,
accompanied by his little son, Ingram,
who had concluded a week here the
previous Saturday. Mr.. Norwood is
suffering from a nervous affection of
his legs, and went to New Orleans,
Wednesday, to consult specialist DR..
"A. F. Barrow went to New Orleans
with him. The specialist advised him
to stay in bed while under treatment.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08

The meeting scheduled for to-day at
which the State Bank Examiner is to
turn over the affairs of the Farmers &
Merchants Bank will be called to order
but adjournment will Immediately be
taken until such date as the Bank
Examiner can make it convenient to
attend.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-05-08
GOVERNOR CALLS SPECIAL
SESSION.

Governor Hall on Tuesday morning
issued his official proclamation calling
the Legislature to convene in special
session on Monday, May II, at II
o'clock noon for a period not to exceed
80 days.
A summary of the enumerated meas
ures to be considered by the general
assembly at the extraordinary session,
as set forth in the Governors proela-
nation, follows:
To make appropriations to defray
the expenses of government.
To provide for the submission of a
proposal to hold a constitutional con-
vention to be convened during 1915.
To provide for the expenses of the
extraordinary session.
To protect trade and commerce
against monopoly and unlawful COM
binations in restraint of trade.
To authorize special procedure and
the making of investigations with re-
spect to alleged violations of laws pro-
hibiting monopolies and unlawful COM
binations.
Enact legislation regulating the bust
ness of refining sugar so as to provide
for efficient inspection.
Protect the buyers and sellers Of raw
sugars by providing for the sampling,
testing and weighing thereof
Prohibit all corporations doing bust
ness in this state from contributing,
directly or indirectly, money or other
things of value, to influence the result
of any primary or other election.
Amend the act establishing Com
mission for the Port of New Orleans,
particularly with respect to port tariffs
or charges.
Regulate the management of such
warehouses or elevators as may be
erected by the Board of commissioners
of the Port of New Orleans.
Regulate the issuance Of bills of
lading for commodities stored in ware
houses under state supervision and
control.
Require all political parties to select
candidates by a uniform rule, to re-
strict the participation of the voter to
the nomination of the candidates of a
single party, to require all party pri'
maries to be held on the same day, to
iprovide for the nomination of candi'
dates by designated party authorities,
to define party organizations, to make
party nominations by primaries com.
pulsory, to provide for the naming OF
candidates by nomination papers, and
| to provide for the registration of party
affiliations.
Define "blind tigers" and suppress
them.
Restrict and regulate or prohibit the
shipment of liquors into dry territory
Enact legislation in relation to local
option elections in parishes, wards Oh
municipalities.
Create the Office of registrar Of
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DROUGHT BROKEN.

A shower fell Tuesday afternoon, the
first in two months. A very heavy rain
fell, beginning Thursday, p. m, and
Friday morning is still raining, with
signs of sunshine. Up until 8 o'clock
Friday morning the rainfall amounted
to SIS inches.