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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
HAVE A LOUISIANA ORANGE.

Golfers, this week, gives free
notice to Alabama oranges, and in the
following sentence includes other
orange states, but not word is said
Of Louisiana. Note the omission:
Alabama folks are eager to make the
world know that California and Florida
are not the only states that raise
oranges. Several of the southern coun-
ties of Alabama, and of Mississippi as
we'll, have secured a good deal of pros.
perity through the cultivation of this
new variety" (the Satsuma.)
And not a word of Louisiana, al.
though she ranks at least third as a
producer of oranges. 1t may be, be-
cause no one has sent Golfers a box
of Louisiana oranges. But Louisiana
people are proVerbially slow in looking
after the main chance
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
THE UNUSUAL CHILD.

A large number of those who become
insane are between the ages of 20 and
30. Away back, however, hidden in the
fancies of childhood it had it's begin
ming. Could some one but have known,
the tendency might have been diverted.
If your child is too bright-has an
unusual memory, capacity for figures,
etc.,-he should not be displayed as
some kind of prize nor should he be
thWarted and irritated. To take him
from school for while and give him
some work to do with his hands in the
open air will probably rest his brain
and develop his body.
The teacher it is, who because of her
opportunity to compare our child with
others, often finds the defect first.
Therefore, when she sends us word
that our child does not keep UP with
the class, cannot play we'll with other
children, or has vicious traits, let us
neither say the teacher is to blame nor
wrap ourselves in our righteous dig
nifty, but let us be open-minded, and
spend thought and time and refrain
from that which might injure more
than develop the youngster.
The classes of children who seek tc
be by themselves, who are secretive
resentful, who are dull and listless, Of
restless and excitable, who believe
without cause that relatives do mo-
love them, who are nervous, canno
sleep, whose morals seem perverted
who have not the normal tendency mo-
ability to take part in games with othel
children, should be studied. Shoult
such a child be yours, remember tina
to make him conscious of this is tt
throw him back upon himself, ant
augment the difficulty To consult tn
physician more quickly than you woul'
for a bent foot, to ask the teachers CO
operation and discretion to quietly
gently lead him away from HIMSELF
] this is our problem. Can we do it
J Aside from it's being our own boy o
: girl, it is saving citizen to the state
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
A GOVERNOR SHOULD HAVE
coADJUToRs.

The first method Of selecting the
president and vice-president of the
United States was that the candidate
for president receiving the largest
number of votes should fill that office,
while the one receiving the next high
est number of votes should take the
Office second in rank. 1t took only
washington and John Adams in these
respective positions to show the I'M
wisdom of such a course. Rival candi-
dates did not and do not make good
working mates, even when of the same
party, as was not the case in the in
stance quoted. One is reminded of this
difficulty in the old days OF the repub-
lie in the situation of the state admin
istration in Louisiana to-day. Although
the two cases are not strictly analo-
gous, they are sufficiently so to give
point to the subject. The Good Gov
eminent League was so determined to
elect governor that it declined to
name candidates for other offices, ex-
cept that of lieutenant governor, con-
centrating on governor to the neglect
of his second.
Subsequent events show the handi,
cap that a governor sustains, when he
has little or no backing from his cleo
tive cabinet. Several of the state house
officials have acted with Gov. Hall, but
for the most part his administration
has suffered deliberate assault from
those morally, if not politically, pledg
ed to assist him in the conduct OF the
States affairs. 1t displays in a cold
clear light the men who have permitted
ambition or other personal interests tc
interfere with their giving whole-heart
ed service to the State.
1t were wiser far for party or fac
ton to present whole ticket, and rise
or fall on the result, rather than cleo
a governor without his having proper
support We thought SO in 1911. W.
are convinced Of it now.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

In connection with the teaching of
Forestry at the Louisiana State Uni
versity forest nursery is operated in
which forest seeds and seedlings are
planted and cultivated. The primary
objects are to teach students the prin.
ciples of seed gathering, storing, plant.
ing, termination, soil preparation and
cultivation. Incidentally, students be.
come acquainted with native trees,
their characteristic differences, com.
mercial value, uses and distribution.
Finally, these nursery seedlings will
be transplanted to the arboretum and
campus. 1t is the intention of the
Department to assemble here, within
the next few years, representative of
all native trees and shrubs. In its de-
velopment, students from year to year
will have a part, and when established
with touches of landscape effects the
arboretum will become not only q
means of education, but, also, a place
of diversion and recreation.
A basket willow holt is also main.
tanned along with the nursery. Here
are being tested seven varieties of
basket willows, whence comes the
material for baskets and wicker furni-
ture, now mostly imported.-J. G. Lee,
Professor of Forestry and Horticulture,
Louisiana State University.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
lW. Barrue News Star J

w, ,bdrTu6 NEWS Quar-. -
The News-Star commends the sugges-
ton of Governor Hall that the State
Commission, now probing various de-
partments of the government, devote
some time and consideration to the
Judiciary in an effort to ascertain why
the taxpayers are burdened with an
ever-increasing expense for this branch
of the public service The great ma
jority Of the courts actually "kill time
and waste money by seriously consider.
ing the most frivolous questions, raised
by supposedly intelligent attorneys
We hope Governor Halls suggestion
that the courts be investigated will be
adopted and that some simple and di.
rect plan be written into organic law
whereby our courts will not be per
mitted to fritter away time and money
in ruling on technicalities which have
absolutely nothing to do with the ques-
lions involved, but which are introduc.
ed for the deliberate purpose of secur-
ing the freedom of the one on trial,
and which serve materially to increase
the burdens of the taxpayers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

The action of the Grand Jury in fail
ing to bring in true bill against H. T.
Pye was expected. It was foregone
conclusion, the too general opinion be-
ing that as nothing was done to the
officials of the Feliciana Bank and
Trust Co. that nothing should be done
to the alleged wrecker of the Farmers
and Merchants Bank. We are not in
formed, of course, as to the facts pre-
sented to the Grand Jury, or whether
that body was influenced to any extent
by public opinion. The fact that the
alleged $500 shortage has been covered
may have been taken as an alternating
circumstance, this amount having been
paid in on Monday morning before the
Grand Jury met.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
FARMER RADFoRp ON WOMAN
SUFFRAGE WITH SOTTO
VoCE COMMENTS.

The home is the greatest contribu-
ton of women to the world, and the
hearthstone is her throne.
what about the hundreds and thou
sands of women who have no homes
and no way to make them?]
Our social structure is built around
her, and social righteousness is in her
charge.
ITO do the best she can with man
made laws, that license the saloon, the
gambling den and the red-light resort?]
Her beautiful life lights the skies of
hope, and her refinement is the charm
of twentieth century civilization.
[She also needs must light the kitchen
fire, bring the water in many homes,
and even cut the wood]
Her graces and her power are the
cumulative products of generations OF
queenly conquest, and her crown OF
exalted womanhood is jeweled with
the wisdom of sanity mothers.
Nov, isn't that flattery? Quick
hand me a mirror!]
She has been great factor in the
glory of our country, and her noble
achievements should not be marred OF
her hallowed influence blighted by the
coarser duties of citizenship.
FIN other words, to the victor do no
belong the spoils.l
American chivalry should never per
NIT her to bear the burdens of defend
ing and maintaining government, bu
should preserve her unsullied from thu
allied influences of politics, and pro
tect her from the weighty responsible
ties of the sordid affairs of life tina
will crush her ideals and lower he
standards
| american chivalry, that does no
protect her from the aforementione
kitchen fires. American chiValry tina
permits her to work in shops and mill
Ion inadequate pay, and longer hour
than men. Casting ballot would b
mere play by comparison with most @
the duties Of women.l
The motherhood Of the farm is Oh
inspiration, of our domestic welfar
and guide to higher life, but direc
ing the affairs of government is nc
within a woman's sphere and politics
gossip would cause her to neglect tn
: home, forget to mend our clothes an
burn the biscuits.
, [Ah, that's the heart of the matter
Burnt biscuits and unmended clothes
Gossip over the back fence never ha
been the cause of such catastrophe
oh no. Women so advanced as
want to vote are among the most skill
full housekeepers of the land TT
again, Farmer Radford.l
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
PIG CLUBS IN LOUISIANA.

Reports received from club boys of
forty parishes show that the average
cost of raising their pigs was 4 1-3
cents per pound. The majority of the
club members gave their pigs the run
Iof pastures, and were able to bring
them to maturity at a cost of about
three cents per pound less than where
Ino pasture was used. The average
value of the pigs, based on market
quotations, was $22.26. Many of the
lpigs that won prizes at the State Fair
were sold for good prices, ranging from
thirty-fve to forty, and as high as fifty
dollars. There is always a demand at
the fair for the best pigs.
The Club boys are required to keep
an accurate record of the cost of rails.
| ing their pigs, the gain in weight from
month to month, the kind Of feed
pasturage, etc. They are encouraged
to exhibit their best pigs at the parish
and State fairs. Many of the railroads
of the State aid in this matter by giving
free transportation. At the State Fair
last fall there were 1872 exhibits of
boys pigs, being the largest exhibit
of it's kind ever held.
The Pig Club work of Louisiana is in
charge of Mr.. w. H. Balls of the Junior
Extension Department of the Louisi-
ana State University.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
FERTILIZER INSPECTORS
TRAINED FOR OTHER
,t IMPORTANT DUTIES

To Whom It May Concern
My feed and fertilizer inspectors and
farm demonstrators, having been taught
by Prof. e. S. Tucker, entomologist and
expert in entomology, are now ready to
render assistance and teach farmers,
and others who have fruit trees infest-
ed with insects, how to get rid of them.
Call on nearest inspector or farm de-
monstrator and he will gladly assist
you.
A few months ago they were taught
by DR.. E. P. Flower, veterinary sur
|geon, how to administer anti-hog
cholera serum and to vaccinate against
charbon, and / am glad to state that
have heard of some good assistance
rendered the farmers by some of them
lsince that time.
e. O. BRUNER,
Comm of Agriculture and immigration
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
ON THE CREDIT SIDE STILL.

Said a farmer-friend the other day
with rather sneer in his voice: For
all you praise this country so high, |
can't make nothing at farming" So
he will go to town and take clerical
position at a small salary. His family
will probably reside on the farm, and
will continue to get comfortable liv-
ing from the garden, orchard, poultry
and herd on the place. What father
makes will be in ready money, and this
added to what the family already has
without buying, will make it seem as if
things were going on better. No credit
will be given to the larger part Of the
living which still comes from the farm
Moreover father will not be his own
boss, and this will come hard to him
as he is accustomed to his own way
and to take nothing from any one
How is he going to like that? How
will he be able to stand it?
Whereas If he would stay on the
farm, and put all his mind on it, he
could earn, easily enough, the extra
amount that the clerkship will bring
him, and this without being separated
from his home and family.
Even If he should not, when he takes
into account his personal comfort anG
freedom, the credit balance is all il
favor of his staying on the farm.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
NOT PROUD OF IT.

Whatever else Louisiana and Missis-
sippi may be laggards in, they led all
the states in the matter of Iynching
negroes last year. Louisiana's total
was eleven and Mississippi's seven.
Most of the victims had killed or as
saulted white men, and in only two
instances-one in Louisiana and one
in Mississippi-were white females as.
saulted. One of the Mississippi negroes
was accused of arson and another of
stealing two mules.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
THE NEGRO SEES 1T.

New York Evening WORLDLY
A speaker from Hampton Institute
gave figures to show the shortsighted-
ness of Southern farmers:
"For every dollars worth of cotton
we grow we raise only forty-nine cents
worth of all other crops. Investigation
has shown that there are 100000 farms
Of negroes on which there are no cattle
of any kind; 100000 on which no
poultry is raised; 100000 on which no
corn is raised; 100000 farms grow no
oats; 100000 produce NO sweet pota-
toes, and on 100000 farms there are no
gardens of any sort"
Negro farmers are for the most part
tenants. The Tuskegee Negro Con-
ference respectfully requests of plant
ers, bankers and other representatives
of financial interests of the South that
more opportunities be given negro
tenants to grow crops other than
cotton"
This is exactly the sort of talk the
South must listen to If it wants to be
self-sustaining and not have to come
whining to the rest of the country for
help whenever the cotton market is
bad. And nobody has better grasped
the practical side of the situation or
put the fact more cogently than these
Tuckegee negroes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
WHEN WILL THE TIME COME?
Henry w. Grady.l

When every farmer of the South shall
eat bread from his own fields and meat
from his own pastures, and disturbed
by no creditor, and enslaved by no
debt, shall sit amid his teeming gar
dens, and orchards, and vineyard and
barnyards, pitching his crops in his
own wisdom, and growing them in in
dependence, making cotton his clean
surplus, and selling it in his own time,
and in his chosen market, and not at
masters bidding getting his pay in
cash and not in receipted mortgage
that discharges his debt but does not
restore his freedom = then shall be
breaking the fullness of our day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
THE MATHEMATICS OF A
CIGARETTE.

81 am not much of mathematician, "
said a cigarette, "but | can add to a
mans nervous troubles, can subtract
from his physical energy, can multi
ply his aches and pains, and | can d.
vide his mental powers; can take in
terest from his work and discount his
chances of success. Col. George Soule
in an address.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

An anecdote, running through the
papers, reveals a teacher prompting a
pupil who is expected to answer that
sugar comes from the West Indies.
where does the sugar come from that
you put in your coffee?" she says. Eve
borrow it from Mis- Brown" the boy
answers, but he is no further wrong
than the teacher who can so emphati-
cally suggest that home-used sugar
can come from anywhere else than
the home country.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

No mercantile system can justify it.
self in the South as we see it, unless it
will handle what the farmer has to sell
as we'll as what he has to buy. We
don't believe any merchant has right
to sit down and say to the farmers,
come and pay me a handsome profit
on what | have to SELL and then when
these farmers have something esle than
cotton to sell, refuse to concern him
self about finding a market for them.
Live, wideawake merchants right now
can fulfill useful function by helping
farmers in their endeavors to develop
new trade channels for products that
have heretofore come from the North
and West.-Rice Belt Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
CONTROL OF CHARBON OR
ANTHRAX.

Charlton is caused by a specific
micro-organism found in the carcasses
of all animals dying of the disease.
While Charlton cannot be cured, it can
be prevented by the enforcement of
the following sanitary rules and by
vaccination:
| l. The complete destruction by burn
ing of all charbonous carcasses as soon
after death as possible. Where this Is
not possible, deep burial should be en-
ployed. Carcasses should not be moved.
2. Carcasses should not be skinned
or opened as this gives the blood-suck-
ing flies better opportunity to fill
themselves with the infected blood.
These flies are the chief disseminators
of the disease during an outbreak.
3. Infected areas should be thorough
| ly drained and kept under cultivation
for some time before attempts are
made to pasture stock upon them.
4. Stock should be vaccinated with
the double vaccine during the early
spring of each year. Vaccination should
not be postponed until an outbreak of
Charlton appears because it is a pre-.
ventive and not a curative measure.
If these rules were universally OBJ
served, Charlton would soon become
extinct in the South.-Harry Morris
Assistant Veterinarian, Experiment
stations, Louisiana State University
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Harmon MacGregor, the American
comedian, is just back from Europe.
There was one unfortunate incident
of my trip abroad" he remarked to
Langdon Mccormick. Mr.. Mccormick
wanted to know. II lost my watch on
the Rhine" he answered.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

An exchange draws the contrast be-
tween a mans frequent overlooking of
a bunch of steers that he is fattening,
but will never put his foot in the
school-room where his children are in
training. He probably trusts the teach
er more than he does the hired man.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

An additional $4,000 for fighting the
boil weevil in Louisiana will be provid-
ed for in an amendment which Senator
Ransdell will offer when the agricul-
tural bill comes up in the Senate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-Fine strain s. G. Rhode
Island Red Eggs for Matching from
fine stock. Apply to Mrs. J. G. Perkins,
Star HILL La. Phone GA. (1-23-4
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

WANTED-Lespedeza seed and hay,
yellow yams, cabbage and other pro-
duce. List with me. / will get you
more. G. M. BROOKS, PIP Laurel St..
Baton Rouge, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-One key lot in square
eleven, without Improvements, in the
town of st. Francisville, La, known as
the estate of S. Mclaughlin. Apply to
F. FOLEY, 1918 S. Robertson ST.,
New Orleans, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-Pure Barred Rock Eggs,
setting of Is for $1.OO. Mrs. A. Hadden.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

The public is hereby warned against
cutting and hauling wood from the
Alfred Doyle and Sid Black places,
under penalty of the law.
\ CHAS. WEYDERT, Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-Cabbage, tomato, let
tuce, pepper plants. G. A. TIEBOUT.
Roseland, La. /
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

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, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-A few fine Duroc-Jersey
pigs. PARKER STOCK FARM. II
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

NOTICE.
Automobiles will not be permitted
in the Rosedown field.
tt JAS. P. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

FOR SALE-Grade Hereford Cattle.
Lespedeza Hay and Seed.
EDWARD BUTLER,
st. Francisvilie. La.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Horace s. Hayden, 1922 oxford st., and Emma
r. Clark, l4il ~. 10th st.
Harry w. Bruce, 32iO Comfy ST., and Lille
A. Seeds, Asylum Pike
Stefania Maziak. 23Sg Duncan St
and Gertrude wemhreis, 432 n. franklin St
Tn,odore DIXON, iClQ Fitzwater ST., and Alice
Oliver williams, 4oa7 Germantown ave, and
Ida Thompson, lO27 Germantown ave.
Charles W. sheridan, 1901 y. nth st., and
c6Tstan AGRf " a. INN MdeF g2 Wa s sFrSn'h ,s,5 Il, st and
Emma l.. Bagans 34OS old York road
Edward j. 0Brien, 23io Carpenter St. and
Ike Lichtenstein, 1884 n. Alder St., and Rosie
Rosen. HERl W. Harlan st.
Tommaso Polieri, S032 Norwood St. and Car
John Wilson. lii2 Pine St, and Anna Colan.
James c. Hriuton. 552i Hunter ave. and Violet
Edith NJ. HSrTlsoH. 500 Wslaut ia" St. ST. anu
Edward ,i! J; Re S,o ~ 2g!1 isth ST.. and Alice
Abraham Mcn'ei. 4I2 \. 7th st., and Sadie
Knoler i32 n. 9TH st.
gucrito Austin, camden y. j.
:, Eleanor, West, 12@! Cam6ridge st.
X. Brcnner, l747 y 18th St
George w. Qu9ster. Golwyn, Pa. and Anna
rdy,b AZ EV9Rps' GynnyXsaid GG9lwXsni PaNow yor o,,
Anna n. Leighton; 5G2o Larchwood st.
Joseph F: Fnke, SoI n: Moss. st, and Jo-
and Anne G. Brerct%on on $50 Woodland ' ave- ST.
Gabriel sawiszok, I3la Cresson St. ana
James a. noaehcrty. chester Pa. and Mar
.garet z. Tykal 6lG W. York st,
Frank p. Hamilton. Trenton, N. J., and Julia
Curtis NJ. Brinker. 142l Arch ST.. and Eliza
beth NJ. Fabre. 24O1 Sedgeley ave.