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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Ward, Yes; Second Ward, No. Third
Ward, Yes; Fourth Ward, No;Fifth Ward,
Yes; Sixth Ward, Yes; Seventh Ward,
Yes; Eighth Ward, Yes; Ninth Ward. Yes
Tenth Ward, Yes-9 to 2. The cost Of
above bridges not to exceed $4,000.
| Moved, seconded and carried, That ]. P.
Harvey be paid 40 per cent of his road
contract.
Moved, seconded and carried, That DR..
Gregory be authorized to build vat at
Mrs, Lees cross roads as cheaply as pos
sible. Also to call on Pointe Coupee au-
thorities in regard to vat on Raccourcl
Island.
! Moved seconded and carried, That j. j.
I,esassier Jr. be awarded working of the
public road from Weyanoke school to in
ltersection of Bobstown road, for the sum
of Three Hundred Dollars to be paid as
follows: One Hundred Dollars on compile
ton of the road, balance to be paid quar-
tterly, said road to be kept in thorough
demolition for one year.
Moved, seconded, and carried, That Dr.
lGregory be authorized to have vat at Mrs
Riddles repaired at a cost not to ex-
|ceed $50.
Instructions to road machine crew
Finish from Concord to Mississippi line
back to Whitaker Springs double dress
hack to town, dress back to Bains pond
PinckneyvilIe road, Plettenberg road tt
plettenberg, back through Ellerslie Il
Pinckneyville road to Mulford's creek
hack to B. l. Barrow's and through t.
Bayou Sara creek; then work what i:
known as Sligo creek road to Pinckney
} vile road.
Road from Bayou Sara creek to upper
lime of A. Schlesinger's place awarded t
w. B. Smith for One Hundred Dollars, tt
be paid as follows: Fifty Dollars Whel
J road is completed, and balance at expira
ton of one year, said road to be kept il
good condition for one year
Road known as old Percy road, abou
4 miles, was awarded to c. c. Perkins TO
One Hundred and Ten Dollars, payable
one half on completion of road and on
half at end of one year, said road to b.
kept in good condition for IL months.
There being no further business, tn
! meeting adjourned
c. F. HOWELL, President
)IC. T. TOORAEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
FOR GREATER LOYALTY.

The more enthusiastic observance of
the Fourth of July is noticeable, as re-
ported in the public prints. Mt only
were the celebrations more general
but stronger, deeper note of patriot
ism was struck. There can be no doubt
that the European war, and such OF its
phases as most nearly touch America
have had much to do in arousing the
love of country among the people of
the United States, A brother often
loves his sister undemonstratiVely,
quietly, albeit tenderly while affairs
are going smoothly, but he is reused to
frenzied action if her honor be at
tackled In like manner, most Ameri-
cans, who hardly thought of love-f0r-
country are awakened to ardor, be-
cause the question is pressed home to
them. The great wave Of patriotism
that is sweeping over the world, and
has engulfed all Europe in war, but
softly breaks upon the American shore,
The sons of Uncle Sam have always
loved their country, but now they feel
that they must also show it. May the
occasion never arise when they shall
be called to prove their patriotism in
bloody deeds
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
PARALYSIS Is ONLY
NEW NAME FOR OLD DISEASE

No, infantile paralysis is not new
disease. 1t is only an old one with a
new name. 1t is not usually fatal, nor
is it becoming more common than it
always has been. Just as appendicitis
was for years called Inflammation OF
the bowels and the victims of hook
worm were said to be suffering from
anemia and malnutrition, so in ques-
tioning the parents of lame children as
to the reason-the answer most fire.
quently given was that the child had
fallen or had been dropped when
baby.
We now know more accurately the
effects of accidents upon body and
nerves and in all human probability
condition of permanent lameness Is In
the majority of cases unrecognized in
fantile paralysis.
Children's bones are mercifully elias
tic and have perfect power or repair,
and it is hardly too much to say that
eight-tenths of all cripples and weak
backs, spinal deformities and hip Joint
diseases are due to the two great in
Elections : tuberculosis and infantile
paralysis.
The vast majority Of cases Of infan-
tile paralysis occur in the country
rather than the city and children under
eight years of age are oftenest at,
tackled.
The germ is carried by the bite of
the stable fly and the place attacked
by the germ is the front part of the
spinal cord, which part controls the
muscles of the body known as the
motor nerves.
These muscles become damaged and
blocking up of blood vessels by the
rapidly multiplying germs which cause
} the disease.
After having become infected, the
| child appears feverish and tired and
/ head cold or sore throat follows.
Although the stable fly has been the
one judged guiltiest in this case, the
| common house fly may distribute the
} germ, getting it from the nasal OIL
| throat discharges. The paralysis Of
one or both legs, or one leg and one
arm follows within day or two after
infection.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
BIDS WANTED.

The Police Jury of the Parish of
West Feliciana, will upon the 21st day
of July, 1915, receive at the Parish
Court House at St. Francisville, La,
sealed bids upon the following con-
structiOn work in the said parish.
Standard highway bridges, of concrete
and steel, to be erected complete over
the following streams: Big Bayou Sara
Creek, Little Bayou Sara Creek, Bayou
Tunica, Alexander's Creek 1.-TWO bridges)
and in cooperation with the Parish of
East Feliciana over Thompson's Greek;
all upon the terms and conditions fol-
flowing: Each bidder to submit his
own designs, specifications, and blue
prints, the same to be subject to in
spection of the Police Jury.
Payments for all of said work to be
by Police Jury certificates of indebted,
ness, extending over period of from
ten to twelve years, bearing 5 per cent
Interest per annum from date.
Each bid to be accompanied with a
certified check for an amount equal to
Is per cent of the total sum bid, made
payable to said Police Jury, which
check shall be returned to all unsuc'
cessful bidders, and to the successful
bidder upon his giving bond for SO per
cent of the contract price.
Further particulars, as to locations
etc., can be obtained from the Presi
dent of the Police Jury.
The right to reject any and all bids
lis hereby reserved.
C. F. HOWELL,
President of Police Jury
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
DEATH NOT EFFECTIVE.

Speaking Of Europe's kings, the
Baton Rouge State-Times thinks that
1.-The killing of dozen men would
settle the war-if it were the right
Dozen" This is a common error-to
suppose that the removal Of man, or
set of men, representing an obnoxious
system of government, will be entirely
efficacious, so long as the system Is ap-
proved or even tolerated. Results fol-
low only when tyrants are killed be-
cause the populace hates the means
and source of tyranny. Otherwise, to
kill one tyrant is but to see another
spring up. One king dies, another is
proclaimed within the hour. Brutus
killed Caesar fearing that the Romans
would be enslaved. But the Romans
were already enslaved by their vices
and their love of luxury. The death OF
no man could save their freedom, there,
fore others quickly rose up to seize the
kingly crown that Caesar had thrice
refused.
The State-Times is much nearer
right when it says:
"Ten million people are praying fol
the war to end, says newspaper
writer. But if ten monarchs in the ole
world would pray that the war end
and then answer their own prayers, Il
would beat the whole 100000 as tc
results"
This is true because the multitude
has delegated its rights and privileges
to kingcraft; and if kings will gooc
they can easily accomplish 1t. A single
ukase by the Car eliminated vodka
more effectively than 10000 temper
ance societies.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
TOWN BOARD OF HEALTH.

st. Francisville, La, July 8, 1915.
The Town Board of Health met this
day in called session by the President
with the following members present;
DR.. w. H. Taylor J. E. Robb, F. M
Magearl and Chas. Tadlock.
The President stated the object OIL
the meeting and the following resolu
ton was adopted.
Be it resolved, That all property
holders and tenants see that theil
stables, yards and closets are put in
sanitary condition, same to be inspect
ed within 5 days.
There being no other business, thu
meeting adjourned.
w. H. TAYLOR, President
G. S. DAVIDSON, Secretary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

The Baton Rouge State-Times will
erect shortly on it's lot in Florida street
between Third and Lafayette, a fine
building, for it's own use. 1t will be
modern in every respect, and we'll
fitted for the needs of daily news
paper in city the size Of Baton Rouge.
We extend congratulations. With the
Mansfield Enterprise Co. declaring a
dividend of Is per cent, and this sign
of material prosperity on the part OF
the State-Times, the newspaper bust
ness is not at the last of the process,
sion, by any means.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
BIDS WANTED.

st. Francisville, La, July 10th, 1913.
Bids will be received to work the Percy
road from Bayou Sara creek to Weyanoke
and from Weyanoke to Pinckneyville road
Bids will be received to work road from
McWaters' to Tunica, about 3 miles.
Road donated by Miss Wade and Mrs
Reed, from Greenwood gate to Como road
Road from Cas- Smiths ford to Nc
Kneely's old mile seat, about miles,
Road from the Howell ford to Thomp'
sons gin, about miles.
All of said roads to be kept in good con-
dition for one year.
C. T. Tooraen, Clerk of Police Jury
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Balance on hand. .................$ 4.46
DR.. C. F. Howell was unanimously
elected president Of the board for the
ensuing year.
Moved, seconded and carried, That F.
10. Hamilton be paid $4,000 on his con-
tract for working lower Jackson road.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
proposition of E. ]. Barrow to work road
from billiard line to his place for $500
be ACCEPTED; he to keep said road in good
condition for IL months.
Secretary was instructed to write the
district attorney for information as to
whether the Police Jury should pay E. S.
Muse for notarial work performed for
them.
Mr.. G. NJ. Lester, secretary Of the
bridge committee, appeared before the
board and presented petition signed by
majority of the property holders and
voters of the parish to build five or more
bridges across Thompson's, Big Bayou
Sara, Little Bayou Sara, and Alexander's
Creeks and Tunica Bayou. On motion te
grant above petition, vote by wards was
taken, which resulted as follows: First
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
PROGRESSIVE STEP TAKEN.

The action taken by the Police Juries
of East and West Feliciana parishes at
their respective meetings, this week,
marks the beginning of a new and
greater era, we trust and believe, in
the industrial development of the two
parishes BY their action, East and
West Feliciana will each pay an equal
share on bridge, or bridges, not to
cost more than $4,000, over Thomp-
sons Creek. This creek with its shift
ing banks, it's treacherOus quicksands,
and it's immense volume and swift cur
rent in time of freshet has been a bug
bear ever since the settlement OF the
country by white men, being source
of danger when in food, and a tax on
the endurance of man and beast in
pulling through it's deep sands, at all
times. No estimate can be made OF the
loss to trade, and the cost OF travel
imposed upon the people of both par
ishes by the obstacles that this creek
has presented for over a hundred
years. 1t is indeed high time that it
should be bridged, with proper ap-
proaches from the West Feliciana side,
so that the difficulties connected with
it, may be adequately overcome.
The Police Jury of East Feliciana
has put several steel bridges over the
Amite River and other streams in the
south and east of the parish, therefore
the people of the upper part Of the
parish were becoming exceedingly dis
contented at the lack of attention
shown to their needs in this respect.
1t was just that this part of the parish
should receive recognition, and in
meeting the request, almost without
opposition, the Police Jury allayed dis
content and covered itself with glory.
West Feliciana also has risen nobly
to the occasion, and has not only met
the very general demand for a bridge
over this stream, but has taken steps
to bridge all the important streams OF
the parish, to the amount of $4,000.
This was both just and judicious, as no
part of the parish can claim that any
discrimination has been shown in
favor of one ward more than another
and while the debt will rest equally
upon all of the taxpayers of the parish
there is an equal chance Of all be-
ing benefited. Industrial development
throughout the parish Is thus made
synchronous, so far as the parish
fathers can arrange for it: the people
must do the rest.
Of course, there will be some pessi
mistic talk about the parish running
into debt and ruin and desolation star
ing it's people in the face Such croak
ers would find fault in any case. Rail-
or sunshine never comes at the proper
time in their opinion. They see NJ
promise in the rainbow They see M
necessity for any changes or improve
ments to keep up with the times
Their pessimism will find ample foo'
in carping on the present event.
But ninety per cent of the people O
the parish have declared in favor o
the bridge movement. If all of thes
give frank expression to their opinions
they can drown out the voices of tn
croakers, and only one big shout TO
progress will be heard.
Now all together, Hurrah for tn
Police Jury of East and West Feli'
lana, and again hurrah!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

1t might be said that the delegates
to the constitution are nobody's bust
ness but their respective constituents,
but this is true only in measure. The
right of choice undoubtedly belongs to
the constituents, but whom they choose
is no less important to every citizen OF
the state. AS each parish selects a
delegate, wisely or unwisely, the in
tegrity of the convention is in like
ratio, improved or impaired. There
fore, it is with natural interest that
the movements tending to the selec-
ton of delegates are watched in other
communities besides ones own. In
New Orleans for instance, it is of great
moment, to know who will be selected
and as the choice becomes evident the
necessity for the country to do some
thing to Offset that choice is empha'
sized. The latter realizes this, but will
It act?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

The st. Francisvile colored school
closed a most successful term on June
30th. The exercises consisted of songs,
drills, and recitations. Rev. F. A. Ry-
lander delivered an address on educa-
ton. Rev. R. w. Ball preached the
annual sermon. Both gave timely
advice to all present. 1t has been the
endeavor of J. S. Dawson to teach each
pupil that success depends upon the
right use Of time. He appreciates the
hearty support given the school by it's
patrons, the many friends who helped
to make the exercises success, and
thanks the School Board for granting
him the use of the school house.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

The six hundred students attending
the summer session of the Louisiana
State University are combining work
and recreation in very wholesome
and profitable way. Glasses begin at
7:30 in the morning and end at 1890.
Athletic games of many kinds, includ-
ing baseball, track, tennis and croquet
occupy the afternoons. Some of the
more venturesome take advantage OF
the opportunity offered by the Missis-
|sippi River for swimming. The splen-
did live oaks which abound on the
campus furnish ample shade for the
comfort of those who are inclined to
spend their leisure more quietly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Angry Grocer drumming into his
butchers shop What do you mean
by sending me ten ounces Of meat
when | ordered pound?
Butcher Well, I've misplaced my
pound weight SO used a pound pack
age of your tea in it's place.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Lawyer: The cross examination did
not seem to worry you. Have you had
any previous experience?
Client: Six Children.-Sacred Heart
Review.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

The religion that one has to worry
about isn't sort that heaven will
raise any furry about-Farm, Stock
and Home.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
LITTLE ADS"

300 acres of grass pasture will rent
Or go in on shares with party having
cattle DR.. R. e. Lewis, Bains P.O., La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

WANTED-A few bushels seed Era
or Croft Peas. Jas. P. Bowman. e
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Feed oats for sale-Jas. P. Bowman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Road superintendent reports average
cost per mile of road for June at $21.S7,
including blacksmith work.
Treasurer's report:
Balance on hand June 2......,$1, S73.67
REGENTS since, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1892
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-15
PERSONALS

Mrs E, U. c. Baker of Norwich was recent visitor in Danieison-
 MT. and Mrs. Prank Rose of Water ford have been visitors in Norwich.
 Mrs. F. IT. Clark of Lima. ". r. and Mrs. Cephaa Outlet of Westfieid. Macs. are visiting friends and rela- tives h4sre-
 Mrs. Herbert Larlrin of New Haven was in Preston City last Friday to attend the celebration of the tooth anniversary of the Baptist church
 Lafayette c. Rudd, superintendent of the East Lyme division of the Shore Line Electric Railway company, is en- toying a few days vacation in Boston.
 w. H. Nicholson and Miss Mary Nc Avoy, Of Norwich, have returned, after spending few days as guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrus. of 142 South street. Danbary.
 Mrs. George Maynard Minor of Wa terford, vice president general from this state of the D. A. R., is spending several days in LitchheId as the guest of the state regent. Mrs. John L. Buel.
 George L. Yeomans of Lafayette street was in Palmertown Tuesday forenoon calling on friends. At 1 o'clock he attended the funeral of Rev D. W. Adams. at the Methodist church
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-15
RESISTED REMOVAL OF
 CHILD FROM HOME
Parents Did Not Want John Dano
 Taken to Hospital.

The parents of John Dano, four years old. who was suffering from diphtheria and scarlet fever. refused to allow him to be removed from their home. No. 2f2 Franklin street. to the Backus hospital when the am bulance was sent there Thursday morning upon an order issued by City Health Ofiicer Edward T. Brophy and the police had to be called upon
 For several days past the child bad been i'll with diphtheria and when Dr. William T. Driscon was called tr he found the boy breaking out in scarlet fever. The family were ord cred In quarantine but they would not obey the order. The city health omcer received complaints regarding the condition of affairs at the quaran- tined house and ordered the child re- moved to the hospital.
 When the ambulance arrived the parents refused to allow the child tc be taken to the hospital The police were notified and Oficer John Casey was sent to the house Upon the ar rtval Of tho police officer the child ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-15
SPEAKERS AT CENTRAL
 BAPTIST. ENNivBRsARs
ceIsb-ntIon sf 7sth Birthd.y Anefvs~- sary VIII Begin with Rssspfisu Sat urday NIpht.


 Attendants at the prayer meeting Thu-sday evening at the Central Bap- tist church werc reminded or the 18th anniversary exprcisee of the church which are to occupy Saturday. Sunday and Monday. In which the opening event will be the recsptfon on Sat urday evening
 On Saturday evening the members win have an opportunity for the ffnt time Of seeing the redecornted audi mer while the work has bken going on. The Saturday evening programme will be more of a aDcial nature than a formal programme with speeches
 Services Cor Sunday morning and sssnlHs m the church nase been are are Sunday school win have ifs own 5Bth anniversary service.
 At the Sunday morning service fners are to be two historical addresses. the first by the pasfor, Rev. Dr. T. B. slocum. upon The First Fifty Year. smith upon The Last Twenty i've Years Rev. P. C. Wright of Philadel- phta. former pastor. win make an address upon The Glofy of Children
 In the Sunday school session at noon dresses by Hls Honor. Mayor T. C. Murphy, General Secretary Edwin Hni of the Young Mems Christian assocla- ton. Rev. n. J. Wyckoff of the Sec ond Congregational church and Rob ert Darling of Sfmsbury. president of the Connecticut Sunday School asso- cfation-
 At the Sunday evening service the addresses win be by two who have gone out from the church member ship into the Baptist ministry These are Rev. Dr. c. M- Gallup of Provf- dence. who will speak upon The 4v- ing Present. and Rev. M Joseph Two rney. Of Newark. NJ J.. who wfil speak upon The Opening Future.
 At the Sunday School annlversary on Monday evening the address of wei come by the Superintendent James l. Case will be followed by short ad- dresses by former members of the school now in the ministry. Rev. Dr Gallup will speak upon From Foui to Forty. Rev. Mir. Twomey upor Memories and Rev Mir. Wright upor Truth and Tany- e
 Historical addresses will be given b- former sliperfntendents as follows Hon. Lucius Brown 1Se1-1ssT. F. Ed ward Smith 1S9T-1soO. Shepard B Palmer 1soO-1sI5.
 The concluding address at this ser vice win be by the pastor. Rev. DI Slocum upon Our Present OpportInit, ! For Service
 For each programme also musical SC lections either by the church Quarteft or by an orchestra have been arranw ed for.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-15
Textile Novelty Go. ofHrers.

The annual meeting of the Jewett City Textile Novelty company was held in Jewett City on Tuesday, when the stockholders elected the following directors: George H. Pratt, Frank H. Allen. George s. Smith. Prov1depce; Alex. McNicol and Dr. James J. Den- ohu@ The directors elected ofacers as follows: President, George H Pratt: vice president. Prank IF. Allen; secretary. Alex McNicol: treasurer, Dr. James J. Donohue. A 6 per cent. dividend was declared.