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The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
Personal But Polite


Miss Helen Schlesinger leaves Sun
day for st. Louis.
Mr. H. P. Joffrion was a guest oveI
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Mann.
Miss Lucille Williams returned home
her school at Norwood having closed
Miss Amelia Barrow was in Baton
Rouge for the Junior Prom" at L. s. U
Mrs. Louise Kilbourne has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Wade Buquoi
OF Baton Rouge.
Mrs. John Brown of New Orleans is
the guest of her relatives: the Max
Mann household.
Mrs. Chas. F. Howell of Kinder ar
ffved last week to visit her sister,
Mrs. Jas. Kilbourne.
Miss Rebecca Moses of New Orleans
left for Clinton, Friday, after visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Moses.
Mrs c. H. Murphy came down last
Saturday from Wilhelm to visit the
home folks at Troy plantation.
Mr.. A. M. McGehee and Mr.. Sheph-
ard of Pinckneyville were in town,
Thursday, in the latters car.
Mr.. Mundinger, engineer in charge
Of the gravel excavation on Highland
plantation, spent the weekend in New
Orleans.
Mr. Frank Bacot has been staying
at DR.. Powells, during the latter's
absence with Mrs. Powell in New
Orleans.
Mrs A. F. Barrow went to ShreVe.
port, this week, to attend the Grand
Chapter, Eastern Star, being delegate
from Laurel Chapter.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l. Barrow drove to
town, Saturday, the latter taking train
for New Orleans to visit her mother,
Mrs. Lane Brandon.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Kahn and baby
daughter left Monday to spend his va
cation from business duty, about two
weeks, with relatives at Winnsboro,
La, and Vicksburg, Miss.
Mrs C. H. Converse and son, Willie,
spent the greater part Of last week in
Baton Rouge. She consulted the parish
superintendent, where she taught the
past session, and will teach again for
him, though not at the same place.
Mrs. w. B. Mcclellan arrived Satur.
day, and is spending while here the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Godeau in Bayou
Sara. The many, who received num-
berless kindnesses from her while she
lived on the L. R. & N. transfer boat,
the Sarah Edenborn, feel the greatest
sympathy with her in the death of her
husband, Capt. w. B. Mcclellan.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
WAKEFIELD NOTES.

Mrs. M. r. Jackson visited in town
Monday.
Supt. R. E. Crump visited the Wake
field school Wednesday
The leaders of the classes for the
eighth month are as follows: Willie
Stirling, eighth grade; Florence Spill
man, seventh; Miriam Terry, sixth;
Thelma Furnish, fourth: Frank Stir
ling, third; Feltus Stirling and Eliza
beth Babers, second; Annie Wilkenson
and Lucille Dampf. first.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
PERSONALS FROM WooDVILLE
REPUBLICAN.

Mr. R. E. Thompson, Jr., spent Sun
day in East Feliciana Parish on visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. e
Thompson.
Mrs. ]. B. McGehee and Mrs. ]. Stew
art McGehee of Laurel Hill attended
services at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
on Sunday.
Miss Bertha Latane spent the week
end here on visit to her sister, Mrs
Robert Lewis, returning to Baton Rouge
Tuesday morning.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
STANDING ROOM ONLY.

When Micky, who had joined the new
army, was given his uniform by the
quartermaster, everything fitted all
right till he came to put on the trous
ers, which he said were far too tight
"No, no. said the quartermaster
they're flne."
81 tell you they are too tight" said
Mickey, they are tighter than me skin.
Nonsense! How can they be tighter
than your skim"
"Och!" exclaimed Mickey, 'I can sit
down in my skin, but can't sit down
In these trousers!"-New York Ameri
can.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

A proclamation by Governor Hender.
son sets apart June as Illiteracy Day
in Alabama. All citizens are called
upon by the governor to lay aside mat
ters of private concern and cooperate
in the working out of plans for the
removal of illiteracy. This is the start
of a campaign which is intended to re-
suit in the organization of moonlight
schools for illiterate adults and for
other work toward the banishment of
illiteracy In Alabama.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
ATTENTION, vErERANsl

The annual meeting of West Felic
lana Camp No. 1893, U. C. ", will be
held Saturday, May Is, II a. M: Elec
tion of officers and delegates to Rich
mond reunion.
MAI. s. LAVERGNE, Comdt
e. NEWMAN, Acting Adjt.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

Residents of the Weyanoke neighbor
hood are planning to have a Bible class
possibly in time full-sized Sunday
School, gather at Mrs. Montgomery's
home for instruction. An entertain
ment for the benefit of st. Mary's-to
apply on rector's salary-will probably
be given some time In June.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

Miss Lizzie Douglas has offered her
furnished house at Sewanee, Tenn, to
Rev. Mr.. Skardon and family for a
summer stay, and it is expected that
his parishioners will make an effort to
have him and his little family get the
change.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

Samples of oats, 81 inches high and
we'll headed, and alfalfa 1914 inches
high, grown on "The Cottage" planta-
ton, are silent but eloquent proofs of
what West Feliciana soil and care
can do.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
Church Notices

GRACE CHURCH
Alvin w. SkaFdon, Rector.
Sunday after Ascension
Holy Communion, 1880 a. m.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, II
o'clock.
Friday
Litany, 10 o'clock.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.
First Sunday-St. FranciSville, II
a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II q. N.
and p. m.
Third Sunday--Star Hill, II O. M,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
Fourth Sunday-Wilhelm, 1880 am,
Angola, p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park. II a. m,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

II man thinks that advice is the
cheapest thing in the world, all he has
to do is to go to lawyer for some and
we guarantee that the idea will be
blown out of his mind-N. o. States.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

There will be a meeting of Laurel
Chapter, o. E. s., next Thursday after
noon, $3.50 o'clock. Initiation. Mem
bers, please attend.
MRS. AUSTEN DANIEL, w. M.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

Spring Ridge Dairy sent US an i'm.
mense cabbage remarkable for this
time of year, and three Creole onions
that were equally as fine.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

Miss Leila Golsan opened her dane.
ing class, Wednesday afternoon. No
visitors will be admitted, as this privi-
lege was abused last year.
The true Democrat., 1915-05-15

1t pays to advertise.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-19
those will be of the double-decker
type. Two women are already driv-
ing Itney cars, taking the high school

routes.
EiToledo folks get a chance to reg
ister an effective rap at the street car
company and its allies. They realize
tl1at every ride in a jitney bus is
Fare lost to the company, which is
9dhning it's cars on the streets with
oat franchise of any kind with the
hands of the people tied through
court action.
Just when the franchises had ex-
piBsd and the people of Toledo behey-
edothat a fair settlement might be
Beached with the company, the cor
Poration took refuge in the United
States court.
-9dFhe city council has passed an
ordinance requiring the company in
consideration of operating without a
franchise to accept three-cent fare.
The company adopted the policy OF
refusing the three cents but carrying
the passenger free. This lasted from
March until September last. The
people felt that the company was be-
ing forced toward proposition by
the city of a franchise that would give
a. fair return on actual investment.
rsThen Judge John NJ Killits in fed
eFal court, granted an injunction re-
straining the city from enforcing the
tbFee-cent ordinance as a rental for
its streets.
OF There was general public criticism
Of this action. Judge Killits hailed in
the business agent of the Central
Labor union, the Toledo News-Bee
and it's editor, ND. Cochran, and one
or two others on charges of con-
tempt of court. He tried the cases
himself, found the defendants guilty,
Fpundly rebuked the labor leader,
fined the News-Bee and it's editor
$1,000 The only defence made by
the defendants was that they had the
right to discuss publicly matters of
public interest if they did not exceed
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-19

chise. That and the wretched serv-
ice especially at busy hours explain
the popularity of the jitney bus and
its active support by the people.
BUS MEN SUGGEST LICENSE
Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 19.-Jitney
drivers and owners yesterday pre-
sented recommendations to the city
council for a license of $3.50 on all
Jitney cars of touring body constTuc-
ton and $3.50 on buses seating ten
or more persons, with an additional
license of $25 per year on each up
town station.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-19
ELoIN las JITNEY BUSES

ELGIN HAS JITNEY BUSES
Elkin, ILL.,, Feb. fe.-TWo titney
buses were put into operation in Elgin
yesterday as an experiment. They
are serving territory which has no
street car extensions. The promot-
er of the project says he will put IL
buses in operation if the enterprise
succeeds.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-19
you CAN'T BLAME 'EM

IOU CNN7 ] BLAME 'EW
Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 19.-Fear-
ing rude remarks by town boys, Rad
cliffe college girls refused to slide
down a rope in exhibition fire drills
SAVINGS 0E A Wise Did
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
GOAT RANKS AS ARIST0cRAT
Always spotIess, the Animal Figures
In Strong Contrast With Sheep
on Australian Ranges.

Ont on the Australian ranges ameng
the dirty gray pillows Of sheep fleece
the snowy forms Of the Angora goats
show up like beacon lights, for they
are always spotless. They are cool
and easy.manneFed, and seemingly
hold their wooI-bearing companions
somewhat in disdain.
When overcrowded in q press in the
pen they will perch on the backs Of
the sheep or step over them to o more
airy point Of vantage, the top Of the
fence by preference.
The hours never hang heavily on
the hands Of a goat. Seemingly re-
quiring but little grass nourishment
90 compared with the sheep, they find
much leisure, which they spend in in.
citing to wonder or in stirring up strife
and mischief.
As with the salt-seeking COW, few
things, provided they are novelties,
come amiss to their palate. A healthy
Angora will quit the most succulent
heritage any time for a felt hat or a
pocket edition Of Shakespeare, and
then proceed to hunt for q tin can for
further sustenance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
When Crltlclzlnq.

Many an unpleasant thing needs to
be done In pleasant way. Teachers,
aud parents, and people in business
life who are responsible for the work
Of others must from time to time
speak In criticism or point out how an
improvement can be made In the way
Of doing things. Such a. word Of
criticism, or correction, or Of sug-
gested improvement can have the eff
feet OF being either a shove down or
q lift up. It can come to the one ad-
dressed as a slap in the face, or as
hearty grip of the hand. The word
can be spoken with disarming smile
of reinsurance, or hard and discour-
aging look Of condemnation. And the
heartening, lifting, smiling word Of ad-
monition or suggestion brings a hun'
bred per cent better response than
the other sort; 1t gets the very results
that we are after, while the word that
antagonizes is liable to defeat the
whole thing. Love is a paying prop
osition; unlove is dead loss.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
FISHERMAN HAS A NEW ONE
His Story at Least 10 q Variation From
TIme-Honored Yarns So Often
RehaShed.

Porter T. Scripture Is O truthful
soul, Porter T. Scripture is truth
full soul-(chorus of impolite friends
of Mr.. Scripture here gets its cue to
arise and chant)-Yes, he is, as white
as coal. However. Mr.. Scripture
shall be heard. Unfortunately his
name is Scripture, not Scripture, or
It would be a cinch to compare Scrip
ture with the well-known gospel vari-
ETY. Of TRUTH.
Mr.. Scripture set out with his lit
tie fishing rod the other morning for
the Mohawk river in search Of trout.
Some hours later he returned wild.
eyed and weary, and to his friends he
told this story:
He had been casting a fly from the
shadows with Indifferent success and
was about to reel up and move on
(chorus Of friends: "They always
are!") when there was q prodigious
splash and q giant Ash that looked
with the silvery sheen on its scales,
like a German torpedo, leaped sew
eral feet out Of the water and seized
the fly.
A terrible struggle here ensued
(chorus, There always does!") the
fish endeavoring to haul Mr.. Scrip
tune into the depths and drown him,
Mr.. 8. laboring valiantly to lure the
fish into shallow water, where he
could be seized. Finally, after 40
minutes Of tremendous exertion, Mr..
Scripture got the trout into shallow
water and picked him--ichorus. "Ay,
90 on; he slipped OF the hook, didn't
he?") No. Mr.. Scripture lifted the
mammoth fish, his tail tapping fero-
ciously and his teeth swapping vi
ciously, and hung him on his pocket
scales.
Inasmuch as trout are not known
to have pockets, 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Scripture, in his excitement
playing fast and loose with pronouns,
alluded to his, MT. Scriptures,
pocket scales. However, now comes
the cruel blow. The fish weighed
liz pounds. This Is q record. But
Mr.. Scripture recollected sudden
ly-the law says that no angler may
take more than ten pounds Of trout
in one day.
What was to be done? On one side
fame and fortune beckoned, but there
also threatened the stern face Of the
law. On the other side duty and
honesty. Duty and honesty triumphed.
(Mr. Scripture says SO, and he
ought to know, and the record trout
was sadly released, to return to his
native waters. Chorus, well, that's
0 new one. anyway. Bill. Y'gonna
buy?') Mr.. Scripture Is quite indig.
nant when people ask. him why he
didn't cut OF and return q pound
and q half Of the trout's tail, and thus
keep within the law.-New York
World.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
Good Men Are Scarce.

Col. q. Polk johnson of Louisville,
who fought for the Confederecy, read
something in the Dispatcher from the
trvnt the other day that reminded him
very much Of what happened when
he was serving in the western army
In the Civil war. II remember It was
q wet, cold, rainy night in the middle
of winter" said the veteran, when .
long, lean chan iA my regiment was or
eetsd to go on picket duty. He
thought the situation over teE min-
ute and then he turned to the SER
geant who had brought the message.
You 60 right straight back whar you
come from he drawled, and tell the
eap'n ] jest patchelly can't do It. I
got . letter from Gin'ral Bragg this
mawnin', and he said good men was
gittin' almighty skserce In this here
army, and for me to take good care Of
myself"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
AscRIBE VALUE TO SMILE
Physicians Advise Patients to Prao-
tlee Good Humor as PreserVa-
tive Of Health.

There is an interesting theory in
psychology known as the James-Lange
theory, after the psychologists, WILL
liam James and c. G. Lange.
This theory relates to the emotions,
and insists that, contrary to the popu-
lar belief, the muscular and other
physical changes which accompany
the different emotions are actually
the causes rather than the effects Of
these varying mental states.
That is. according to the James.
LANCE theory, instead Of saying that
we weep because we grieve. we ought
to say that we grieve because we
weep. Similarly, we do not strike be-
cause we are angry, we are angry be-
cause we strike. And we do not run
because we are frightened, but we are
frightened because we run.
While few psychologists accept this
doctrine, ali are agreed that there Is
a certain amount Of truth In It, and
that II Ia entirely possible to produce
In oneself any specific emotion by vol.
unfairly assuming the characteristic
physical expression Of that emotion.
II any emotion can be produced by
deliberately adopting its distinctive
physical expression, 1t manifest,y 10
profitable to endeavor to produce in
this way the various emotions and
moods-joy, happiness, contentment-
which are known to exert favorable
influence over the whole organism.
Consequently 1t is not surprising to
find that many physicians who are
aware Of this striking psycho-physio-
logical fact are advising their patients
to practice smiling as an aid to the
preservation Of health.
Smile even when you don't feel like
doing so. Soon you will find the SEN
timents Of Joy. strength and courage
dominant in your hearth. Adding
ton Bruce in Kansas City Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DISTRESS
Tommy's Guess 40 to AIexander's
Spell Of Weeping Showed He
Had imagination,

The teacher was telling his class
about the conquest Of Alexander the
Great. He made the tale stirring
one, and at last reached the conquest
Of India. Wishing to impress the chill
dren, he said: when Alexander had
conquered India, what do you think he
did? Do you think he gave q great
feast to celebrate his triumph? No;
he sat down and wept!"
The children seemed to be q little
disappointed at this childish exhibi-
ton on the part Of the hero; so the
teacher continued: Nov, why do
you think Alexander wept?" he asked.
Up went little hand; but when its
owner saw 1t was the only one in
view, he hurriedly Withdrew 1t.
Come on now, Tommy" said the
teacher In his most persuasive voice,
why do you think Alexander wept"
Please, sir" said Tommy hesitat-
ingly, perhaps he didn't know the
way back"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
Florida
California

or to some of the big casters
cities, and want to know what L
will cost, drop a postal card e
the undersigned. We viii Be-
glad to tell yOu all about train
service, cost of railroad aud
sleeping car tickets, and 30 forth.
We will also send yOu. without
charge, illustrated descriptive
literature.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
Warm Invitation.

The supreme court Of Illinois, in
Aulger VS.. the People Of Illinois, "a
Ill, 4s6, held that the following was
not challenge to fight q duel, but
seemed rathsr TO invite one:
SIR, Il appears that a knife is your
feyerite Of settling fuses and II SO
bea the case you csn con slider that
II win suite me you are q Cowerd and
darsent except Of my offe7. l want
the same chanse Of sharpening mi
uife you Can set your day and / win
- on hans come uplike
Iian chuse your man as win chuse
mine this thing must be settled ian
M \ uuHurd -Cnis9a 3ElhlRA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
The Beast Of Burden.

Professor Ward, social secretary Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, in an
address In indianapolis on THE De-
mand for Leisure" said:
Working hours should be judged
from the standpoint of fatigue. Sta
tistics prove that the highest mortal
ity rate is invariably In the indus:
trial sections because the rest Of these
workers IL not Commensurate with
their duties. A shorter workday 10 an
economic benefit to all. 1t means more
men, more machinery, higher stand
ards, increased demands, more produc-
ton and the expansion Of industries,
"The family life becomes . closed
book when the man returns home dead
tired from his days work. When he
reaches. that stage he loses identity
as Q man, husband and father and be-
comes the beast Of burden"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
(First Published Oct "a, IoI5.)
EherifYS Sale Of Real Is.
tate on Foreclosure.

BY virtue and authority OF On order Of
sale on foreclosure. issued from the Office
of the Clerk Of the District Court in and
for Cherokee County, of the State of Kan
sas, sitting at Galena, and to me directed
and delivered, in the cause wherein 7.
Conner and w. w. Wyatt, az executors Of
the estate of John N, Cooper, decea sed,
were plaintiffs, aud The Interstate Re
union Association, a corporation, was de-
fendantj and wherein said court did or
der and adjudge that the lands and tone
nents, situated and being in Cherokee
County, State of Kansas, and described
as follows, to-wit: The southwest quar-
ter rs. w. hl of the northwest quarter
IN. w. al OF section seven ~ township
thirty-flve (as) south, range twenty-five
[25l east, and the southeast quarter
Is. +. ~ of the northeast quarter N. 8. III
and the east BALI IA of the southwest
quarter Is. W. III Of the northeast quarter
N. E. Il Of section twelve H. In township
thirty-hve IS south, range twenty-fOur q
east of the 9th Principal Meridian be ad-
vertised and sold according to law. Now,
therefore, l do advertise the above de-
scribed real property for sqle, and ! will
on Tuesday, tbs lAth day Of November,
1915, at z o.cIocE Ia the afternoon Of that
day, at the north door OF the court house
In the City Of Columbus, in Cherokee
county, In the State of Kansas, offer for
sale and sell at public auction, for cash In
hand, to the highest bidder, all the right,
title, interest, claim, estate and ptOperty
of the above named plaintifls and de
PENDANT OF and 70 the above described
real property,
RALPH 3. MARTIN.
Sheriff of hCerokee County.
By John A. Hardwick, Under Sheriff.
Dated Galena, Kansns, Oct. II, 1915,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
LIv. Stock was chem In tts4.

The increased cost Of living, though
the increase Is by no means 80 great
as we might have expected, lends an
interest to q volume just issued BY
the Pipe Roll society. From the In
PRODUCTION one gathers an idea OF
prices in 1874. Certain land was to
be stocked and a price for each class
Of stock was fixed. Oxen figure at
four shillings, COWS q shilling less.
Farm horses were also four shillings
a head, pigs were a shilling. and sheep
stood at sixpence. Incidentally the
book proves the antiquity Of the IA
miliar fine Of 40 shillings. for It re-
cords Its imposition as long ago as
11s5 on one who had overthrow =
Elnusy.-INnagn ChruliSlA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
RALPH &. MARTIN,

SherIH OF hCeTOkee OOuuty.
By John A. Hardwick, Under Sheriff.
Dated Galena, Kansas, Oct. II, 1915,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-11-04
First Published Oct. II, 1872
Notice Of AppOinfmsnG-Ad-
miniSfEafEiX.
STATE OF KANSAS,
County of Cherokee

County of Cherokee
In THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
w. II. Naylor, late of Cherokee County,
Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
N0TICR Is HEREBY GIVEN that on the
18th day of Oct, A. p. lalS, the undersigned
was, by the Probate Court Of Cherokee
cunty+ Kansas, duly appointed and quail
flied as Administrators of theestate Of w.
H. NaylOr late of Cherokee County, de-
ceased. All parties interested In said
estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
MARTHA A. NAYLoR. Administrative.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-11
SAW FORTY-0NE
 MOOSE ONE DAY
Signal Corps Officer Secured Fine Specimen of Moose Head on
 Kenai Lake Peninsula.

Lieut.. c. A. Dougherty, in charge of the coast division of the military cable and telegraph system, returned from Seward last night on the steam CT Northwestern. While to the west ward on his inspection trip of the Seward office, Lieut. Dougherty took hunting leave and spent seven days tn the lower Kenai lake district.
 Lieut.. Dougherty reports that he saw forty-one moose in one day while travelling about one and one-half miles back from the lake. He secured one fine head and states that moose are so plentiful that they are like cattle on the western ranges. He was accompanied on the hunt by Crit Tol- man, the we'll known Kenai peninsu Ia guide.
 Lieut.. Dougherty reports that Sew ard is enjoying prosperity as a result of the governments railroad activi- ties. The docks are piled high with freight of every description from the steamers which failed to reach An rhorage.