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The Washington times., 1915-04-20
Compartment Fare Raise
On West Lines Justified

The Interstate Commerce Commission
today held Western railroads justified
in charging one and one-half first class
fare for exclusive use OF compartment
on limited trains.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

The State-Times asserts that William
J. Bryan is always too far ahead Of the
procession for appreciation, and in
stances that when Bryan introduced
grape juice at state banquets his action
aroused a roar of ridicule, but when
George V announces that this mild
beverage only is to be served at Buck
ingham Palace, the world applauds.
Besides the fact that "the King can do
no wrong" still holds good in a great
measure in the popular mind, there
can be no doubt that the world has to
get used to an idea before it can ap-
preciate it. When the peace idea once
gets firm hold on the mind of the
populace, it will then be admitted that
3ryan's apostleship of peace has been
a great blessing, not only to the United
States, but to the world in general.
Meanwhile he and his great principal,
Woodrow Wilson, must endure the
taunts and jeers of the semi-ciVllized
lovers of war.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
BAD NEGRO SENT UP.

Ulysses Grant Sherman, bad negro
from Garyville, Fla, broke all local
records for getting into the peniten-
tiary, this week.
He of the war-sounding name broke
into the home of one Of the tenants on
]. w. McQueen's place Monday after
noon, and proceeded to appropriate re-
gala for a dress parade. After dom
ming his newly-acquired regimentals,
the black proceeded to march on Bayou
Sara. Meanwhile, the despoiled had
sounded the tocsin, and when the in
vading force neared the town limits he
was ambushed by a superior force and
taken prisoner without being able to
bring his artillery into play.
At this juncture the invader ceased
to take more than passive interest
in the outcome of his brief campaign.
He expressed desire to plead guilty
and accept the fortunes of prisoner
Of war. District Attorney Kilbourne
was communicated with and reached
st. Francisville at 2:10 Tuesday after
noon. At 2:48 officers left town with
the prisoner who is to serve three
years in the penitentiary for burglary
and one year for larceny.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
INITIALS ONLY.

Most mature readers of fiction will
recall that quaint novel Of German life
by the Baroness Tautphoeus, entitled
"The Initials" the plot Ringing on q
note signed only by puzzling initials.
And did not Anna Katherine Green or
some such writer of involved plot
write book called Initials Only?
At any rate, signing by initials is not
always a wise thing to do A Christ
mas card came to our table in the glad
season Of 1914 and it's message was
signed sd. D." 1t took many hours OF
patient thinking, enlivened by sugges-
lions from sympathizing relatives OF
Doctor Bowling, Dear Devil, and so on
before it came to us in the silence and
illumination of the night watches that
those initials stood for the name of a
school friend, with whom, though dear,
little communication has been held,
during the long intervening years.
But worse is yet to come. Through
the recent Duck Ditties" in the Times
Picayune, we became intermediary
temporarily, alas,-with- the married
name of a friend, whom we had not
traced for twenty years. At least a
maiden name like the lost friends was
attached as the forepart Of the sigma
ture, and Immediately we wrote card
to the address given to ask If it were
indeed the long lost and Incompatible
she. Forthwith comes the glad reply,
avowing identity, but signed with init
ials only. And she has gone out again
like the flame of a match, for forgotten
is her new name. Now, what is to be
done? The only recourse seems to be
to address her again in this style:
She that was Marcella Perkins,
st. Louis, Mo-
Imagine city postmaster scrutiniz.
ing such an address! The moral OF all
|of which is, never sign initials only
unless very sure that your identity is
certain, or equally sure that you have
written nothing of which you are
ashamed, and in the latter case, you
had better not sign it at all!
Common-sense further suggests that
neither should you write it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
A HUMANE BULLET.

An antiseptic bullet has been invent.
ed. At it's tip an annular groove con-
tains a narcotic to deaden pain, and
another, healing anesthetics. The tops
of the grooves are covered with paraf.
fin, which is melted by friction during
the bullets flight so that the drugs are
released for action as soon as the mis-
sile finds it's mark.
This is another instance of the hair
Of the dog being good for its bite. Such
bullets would make a war practically
everlasting, as soldiers would be only
temporarily disabled, and it would re.
quire some wonderful coup de grace
putting an entire army out Of commits
sion, to bring a nation to terms.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

DR.. Gregory of the u. S. Department
has been placed formally in charge of
tick eradication work in this parish.
He is authorized to accept the watts
from the contractor as completed. At
present, he is at W. H. Richardson's,
but expects to open an Office in town
later. Dipping will begin at the Baines'
vat Saturday, following on Monday at
the John M. Parker vat. Other dates
will be announced in these columns
when schedule is completed. Messrs.
Wade holland and Ellason Barrow have
received appointment as vat inspectors
representing the State, and Mortimer
Taylor, the parish.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
THE YELLOW PERIL LOUISIANA

Every thoughtful white man in Lou.
isiana must endorse the course Of E. l..
Chappuis in the agitation he has begun
against the colonization of the Japa-
nese in Louisiana. Mr.. Chappuis has
been stirred to protest by the recent
sale of a large truck farm in this State
and the proposal to stock it with Japa:
nese laborers. AS this would prove
the entering wedge for the Jap, protest
is both timely and important. Louisi-
ana has already one race problem,
which presents itself every day of the
year, and which is ever costly one
in many respects. Incidental thereto
she has already yellow peril, to which
her laws and her Christianity have thus
far proven unequal. To introduce a
yellow peril Of another kind would be
to court disaster, to offer premium
to annoyances of every sort, to invite
trouble as permanent guest for future
years. CALIFORNIA; experience with its
Oriental population should be an object
lesson, sufficiently convincing, to pre-
vent any other white community from
encouraging the presence of the Japa-
nese In numbers however small.
The press and people must unite in
insisting that no Japs are wanted in
Louisiana. Badly as the State needs
development it were better that it's
farms should become garden of net
ties, its swamps remain unreclaimed,
and it's virgin forests uncleared than
that a foothold be given within its
borders to this pestiferous people,
who can only be compared with ants
insects notably as clever as they are
tiny, but which are undeniably and
undeviatlngly a pest wherever they
appear,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

On receiving appointment as post
master at Wilcox, La, which was a
great surprise to her by the way, Miss
Elizabeth N. Douglas was informed
that the name Of the Office has been
changed to "Bains." We hope she will
endeavor to have the spelling of that
name corrected to Baines, to conform
with the patronymic of the prominent
old family, which gives the railroad
station and the post-office it's name.
Miss. Douglas will erect building on
her place, Azalia, where it fronts on
the Woodville road, to serve as post
Office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Y4,VO3.VU
Jno. F. Irvine was authorized to
work Fancy Point road, cost not to ex-
coed twenty-five dollars.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
vat committee be discharged.
DR.. Gregory was authorized to &C.
cept watts when completed according
| to specifications. T. ]. Ard agreed to
this.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
the Police Jury adopt the same laws
as those of the Louisiana State Live
Stock Sanitary Board in regard to dip
ping of live stock.
C. Weydert was authorized to order
necessary extra parts for road ma
chine, cost not to exceed 100000.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
bids be advertised for to build bridge
across bayou on Mrs. L. Rows place,
same, to be As feet long; also for nee
essary repairs on two old bridges,
Rogillio road.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
committee be appointed to inspect road
from Bookter's to Fluker ford on
Thompson creek and report at next
meeting. Messrs. Daniel and Cu.2er
appointed on above committee.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
bids to work road from w. 8. Mary
mans to Cutrer's old store be adver-
tised for.
Moved, seconded and carried, That
bids to furnish two mules, one wagon
land harness, cost not to exceed $500 co..
Mr.. Mortimer Taylor was elected in.
spector under DR.. Gregory to attend to
watts and cattle dipping, at salary Of
$500 per month.
Mr.. H. H. Hutches was elected man.
ager of the road machine outfit at a
salary of $500 per month.
Vote for manager Of road machine
For ]. M. Barrow: 3rd, 4th, 9Th, 7th
and 9Th wards: for H. Hutches: LIST,
1st, End, 9Th, 9th and 10th wards.
T. J. Ard was elected to run road
machine at $500 per month.
Mr.. C. B. Hamilton was elected to
work on grader at $3.50 per month.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
C. F. HOWELL, President.
C. T. TOORAEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

more than life and death to the pris-
oner seeking parole. A board, serving
during good behavior, would be doubly
for action upon the momen-
tous question of keeping a prisoner in
their watch or ward, or passing a part
of their responsibility to the convicts
first friend.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
AS TO PARDoNINe coNvIcTs.

Heartily as one may endorse the
principle of parole as applied to the
States prisoners, all thoughtful per-
sons must agree with Col. Harrison
Parker, president of the penitentiary,
in his recent statement before the
Probe Commission, that the present
parole law is a dangerous power in
the hands of any set Of men. Col.
Parker asserts that his board is be-
sieged by prisoners and their friends
for parole, that the provision that MUIR
derers can be released after five years,
and other prisoners after only one
years service is rendering clamorous
many who are unworthy of such elem
ency. Five years is too small pro-
portion Of time for heinous offenses,
he thinks, and one year affords scarce
ly any guarantee at all that the ordi-
nary criminal has desire to reform.
For so short period as one year, men
can easily dissemble as to their true
feelings and intentions, making 1t eX-
ceedingly difficult for any board to de-
termine whether or no, it be desirable
for such prisoners to be released on
parole. Col. Parker does not say so,
but the inference is, that this leaves
too heavy a weight of responsibility
upon the penitentiary board, who, with
the consent of the Governor, act upon
all questions of parole, and set aside or
confirm the sentences Of the court.
confirm the sentences of the courts.
These points are we'll taken, no doubt,
as Col. Parker studies these subjects
profoundly and conscientiously. Minor
changes could be made, however, in
the parole law, making it more just
and effective, without affecting it's gen.
eral principle of humanitarian regard
for the criminals welfare, as Of greater
Importance than the punishment Of his
crime.
It is a dangerous power, but, to our
mind, 1t does not detract from the
justice of the parole law, but rather
makes it the more necessary that the
board of control shall be chosen with
great care, and that it be taken out
of politics, in common with the direc-
torates Of other State institutions, and
be filled by men especially suited by
temperament, study of prison prob
lens, and executive ability for the
several positions. 1t follows that so
long as these places on the board shall
have so largely the nature of political
rewards, no feeling of stability, under
good behavior, attaches to- the work of
the prison officials, and necessarily
their work is affected, even if it does
not actually suffer thereby. With the
added duties, as well as powers, con.
ferred by the parole law, the boards
position becomes more delicate and
trying, and it should be removed as
far as possible from outside influences,
being left, without fear of conse-
quences, other than the approval OF
their own consciences, to considera-
ton and action upon these matters of
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
A newspaper cartoon on Wednesday

A newspaper cartoon on Wednesday
shows T. R. in rage, having kicked a
big hole in the newspaper announce
ment, Germany bars Clifford Pinchot,"
while he exclaims, Gee, but I'd like to
be President again for about FIVE
minutes" Yes, and a big mess he
would make of things. There Is one
thing assuredly for which Americans
can be thankful for from Thanksgiving
Day to next Thanksgiving Day, and
that is, that Theodore Roosevelt is not,
and can not, be president again for
even five minutes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Gov. Hall has announced that ses-
sion of the General Assembly would be
called for Monday, May 10th, and that
the question of holding a constitutional
convention would be included in the
call. Whether or not a constitutional
will be held is left to the
General Assembly to decide.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
MEETING OF ST. FRANclsviLLE
BOARD OF HEALTH.

st. Francisville, La, April s, 1915.
The Town Board of Health met this
day in called session, with the follow
ing members present: Dr.W H. Taylor
]. e. Robb, Chas. Tadlock and DR.. E.
M. Levert, President Of the Parish
Board of Health.
The President stated the object of
the meeting and the following res0lu-
ton was adopted:
Whereas, 1t has officially come to
the notice Of the Board of Health OF
the Municipality of st. Francisville,
State of Louisiana, that the Police Jury
of the Parish of West Feliciana, State
of Louisiana, in meeting duly convened
under date Of April 7, 1915, did pass a
resolution placing one of the dipping
watts for the purpose of dipping tick
infested cattle within the yard of the
Jail of the Parish of West Feliciana,
said State, which said Jail is within
the corporate limits of the aforesaid
town; and
Whereas, The aforesaid Board of
Health of the aforesaid Town and State
being of the unanimous opinion, as the
conservators Of the health and safety
of the citizens of the said Town, that
the dipping vat so placed will work
injury to the health and will promote
disease, etc., of the citizens of the
town aforesaid; therefore, be it
Resolved, by the aforesaid Board of
Health, in duly assembled convention,
That the President of the Police Jury
aforesaid be respectfully urged to rep
resent to the Police Jury such harmful
effects of the aforesaid dipping vat
placed as aforesaid and that the Police
Jury move to another section the dip
ping vat. Be it further
Resolved. That this resolution be
mailed to the President of the Police
Jury, DR.. Charlie Howell, Laurel Hill,
Louisiana.
(Signed) w. H. TAYLOR, NJ D..
President st. Francisville Board of
Health.
There being no other business, the
meeting adjourned subject to call of
the President.
w. H. TAYLOR, President.
G. S. DAVIDSON, Secretary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

The Louisiana system Of handling
it's convicts was said to be humane by
members of the State Probe Commits
sion after an Official visit to Angola.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

DR.. Charles E. Coates Of Louisiana
State University says that the States
resources in the line of chemicals are
shipped out in a crude form, instead of
being manufactured right here in the
State, resulting in both loss and waste.
When will Louisiana drop its easy
going policy?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Bids will be received by the Police
Jury for the furnishing to the parish
of two mules and one wagon and har-
ness at cost not to exceed $4,000.
G. F. HOWELL, President.
C, T. TOORAEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

One American soldier was killed and
three hurt in a riot at Colon.
Dixie Dairymen meeting In Baton
Rouge voted to evolve into the Louisi-
ana State Dairymen's Association.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

can place first mortgages at 80 on
productive farm lands in East and
West Baton Rouge, and East and West
Feliciana parishes. Any amount. ]. p.
Newsham, Jr, Financial Agent, 1853
Government street, Baton Rouge, La.
(27-4)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Washington lifted the embargo against
the shipment of supplies to the Villa
forces Thursday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
BAYOU SARA ELECTION.

Returns of the election of town Of
ficers in Bayou Sara, La, Monday,
show the following poll of votes:
For Mayor. H. Logan, 10; J. F.
Irvine, 4.
For Council (vote for five) - Geo.
Baier,. 10; Chas. Weydert, Is; E. M.
Levert, IS; Harris Irvine, 81; D. w.
Levy, 81; J. A. Langlois, 3; H. A. Bin
ming, 3.
For Secretary. M. Bell, 10.
For Marshal-M. Vantromp, II.
For Assessor-Jasper Sweetman, 16.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

FOR SALE-Eleven laying hens, two
ROSTERS, thoroughbred White Wyan-
dottes; all one year old. Also eggs
for setting. Apply to Mrs. Chas. M.
Downs, st. Francisville, La. (3-27-tf
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Reporting on the condition of Louisi-
ana state banks, Examiner Young an
nounced decrease in resources and
an increase in deposits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Miss Sallie Raynham solicits your
orders for Wear Proof Guaranteed
Hosiery; also extracts and toilet ar
ticles of all kinds. See samples, you
will be pleased. 20-2
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

st. Francisville, La, April 8, 1915.
/ wish to state that i have read the
foregoing resolution and herewith en-
dorse the same in it's entirety. In addi-
ton, wish to advise that the Parish
Board of Health will be convened for
the same purpose if the Police sJury
desires an expression from them.
DR.. e. M. LEVERT,
President of Parish Board of Health.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

FOR SALE-Fresh, homemade lard,
is cents a pound. Mrs. ]. M. Daniel,
Star Hill, La. (3-2
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

st. Francisville, La, April Z, 1915
The Police Jury met in regular ses-
sion with full attendance.
Minutes of last meeting we're read
and approved.
The following bills were approved
and ordered paid:
Dick Veal, care Court House,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes,
Country Produce. Write or phone
C. M. BROOKS & CO., Baton Rouge.
(10-4-b.p.)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
''LIT7LE ADS"

FOR SALE have first-class six
horse power gasoline engine, run al
together about 80 days, for sale cheap.
Reason for selling, need larger en-
CINE. Bargain for any one who needs
an engine. Wilson, La, Cash Store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

WANTED-Lespedeza seed and hay,
yellow yams. cabbage and other pro-
duce. List with me. | will get you
more. c. M. BROOKS, PIP Laurel St.,
Baton Rouge, La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

FOR SALE = Seed Corn, Yellow
Creole Flint; pure white native. Also
200 barrels corn for feeding or grinding.
Edward Butler, st. Francisville, La. e
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10
C. T. TOORAEN, Clerk.

Bids will be received by the Police
Jury for working road from w. S.
Maryman's to Cutrer's old store. g.
C. F. HOWELL, President.
C. T. TOORAEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

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, 1915-04-10

FOR SALE - 300 barrels Of white
corn at market prices. w. H. Rich
ardson, Wilcox, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

The L. R. & N. is building an adj
ditional switch track in Bayou Sara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

Bids will be received by the Police
Jury for the construction of one bridge
across the bayou at Mrs. L. Rows
place and for the repair of two bridges.
Bidders will be furnished specifications
on application to Mr.. T. H. Row, Will
helm, La.
C. F. HOWELL, President.
C. n. TOORAEN. Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-04-10

FOR SALE-Pure Barred Rock Eggs,
setting of Is for $1.OO. Mrs. A. Hadden.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-07-16
Grnndmothcr,s Gnrdcn.

II you must know what one
flower of our grandmother still best
holds its own II is that wonderful
pickle flower the nasturuum. A
wonderful sweet flower, teasing you
with all sorts of color. and asking
only the poorest soil, the "sturtion'
still is worthy Of highest praise.
These dear gruudmothers did not
know the pansy but they got ON very
we'll without ii, so long as they had
the johnnie iump-up. We do not
Know whether this little flower was
the parent Of the gorgeous pansy
CI not, but we do know that it is one
lf the sweetest and pretticst little
letters of the alphabet, A small
bunch of them would serve for a but
tonhole bouquet, and they did nicely
M saucers placed In our bedrooms.
To be sure. the world has improved,
and as for the new flowers there is
TO end of them; yet there comes times
when the world needs a rest, sort
of general world sleep We would
Ike to see all the old grandmothers
back again for a spell, and in iulI
Charge of the houses and gardens.
They deserve it; did they not do well
enough to give them a longer lease
of life? We were happy under their
rule. Yes, let us 90 back and be at
peace d, =. Powell in the New
Ork Independent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-07-16
THE SOJOURN.

over the hills is a peaceful vale,
Where the cattle Craze and dream,
And only the soft south winds prevail
Where the willows Caress the
stream.
The birds sing low with a tender trill
OF the cares that are left behind
BY those who loiter in Lazyville
In tho valley OF Nevermind.
There are hills beyond and the way is
long,
Through many a passing storm,
And the time is brief for a summer
song
Where the breezes are soft and
warm.
But here for moment the strife is
still,
And the world seems slow and kind,
And it's good to loiter in Lazyville
In the valley Of Nevermind.
Washington Star.