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Evening journal., 1916-03-28
PENNSY WINS TMO.

The T., B and W. r. r. A. A. bowling
team iourneyed TO Trenton on Satur-
dav afternoon and defeated the Tron-
ton II. r. r. A. A. team in three
straight games. Scores:
Wilmington .....797 Si2 S5O-2459
Trenton ........577 $50 7SO-2iO7
After defeating Trenton in the after.
noon they went TO Newark. n. j.. and
bowled the New York division team
winning two out OF three games. los
ing one game by three pins.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
P. B.&W. QUOT LEAGUE

In the p, b. d W. r. r. a. A. Quot
League last night the Tin shop de-
feated the Boiler Ship team in two
out OF three games. The scores:
Tin Shop. p.............. Il u -
Boiler Shop ........... 10 Ill
Players Tin Shop Cox, captain;
McDonough. Lucas. Shannon. Boiler
Shop-Kane. captain; Lewis, Walters,
Gillian. Refcree-Linthicum Scorer
Walinsky.
The Car Erecting Shop took three
games by the forfeit route from the
General Office team.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
MANITOu TEAM WINS.

Manit6u Tribe took three out of five
games from MinQua in the Red Mems
Quot League last night. The scores
Manitou ..21 p Il q l5-d
Mindua ........ Q II q 10 21-2
Players: Manitou-H. Williams. c
Grier. w. Baldwin. e. Hetherington,
Mindua-O. From, J. McGeachie, C. c
Sayre. II. From.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
P. B. & W. BOWLING

The Boiler Department took three
straight games from the Delaware
Division Supers and the Car Shop re-
peated the dose for the General Office
in the p. B. and w. r. r. A. A. Bowl
ing League ON the Crescent alleys
la ,.funf rrhn rr,ror.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28

At a banquet in the evening. the
club presented Baker with handsome
leather travelling bag in appreciation
OF his work.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
LOCAL HIGH SCHEDULES TOME.

The Wilmington High School base
ball team is scheduled TO meet Tome
Institute. at Port Deposit. on May II.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
NJ. E. QUOT LEAGUE

The Methodist Quot League has re-
sumed play after the tabernacle meet
ings. Following is the standing Of the
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
ARDIS DEFEATS KING.

Messrs. Ardis and King Of the p.
B. and W. r. r. Athletic Association,
PLAYED off their match quoit game
Saturday afternoon and the former
won out. taking two out OF three
games. Ardis now claims the individ-
ual championship OF the association.
The SCOPES.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28

The Fields Brick Company Chester Pa have been Autoca
FALL 40 miles day with each They
double We reach Media,
Jo Corner distance Of lbs miles all delivered
day Write for illustrated calog call The
d Company, Wilmington 2Srl aud Market
Philadelphia, branches The Autoca Company, Ardmore Pa
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
TIRED LOOKING WOMEN

Some .yomen always wear "A worn.
tired look. II is the outward sign OF
nervousness. neurasthenia perhaps,
with its characteristic symptoms of
worry, headaches and sleeplessness.
OVerwork. grief. undue excitement,
the late hours and nervous strain of
strenuous social season, lack of
outof-door exercise, any or all of
these may be responsible for the
trouble but the most common cause
nj this season of the year Is the grip.
Whatever the cause, II you feel the
need OF more strength try the great
non-alcoholic tonic, DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. As the nerves get their
nourishment from the blood the
treatment must be directed toward
building up the blood. DR. Williams
Pink Pills act directly on the blood
and with proper regulation OF the
diet have proved OF the greatest ben
eft I'm many cases of neurasthenia.
A tendency to anemia or bloodless-
ness, shown by most neurasthenic
patients. is also corrected by these
tonic pills. Your own druggist sells
Or. Williams Pink Pills or they will
be sent by mail on receipt OF price,
80 cents per box; six boxes $3.50.
Write for the free booklet. Dis
eases OF the Nervous system" and
diet book. Address DR. Williams
Medicine Co, Schenectady, NJ "
Adv.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
NOTED men
WORKING ON
new BRIDGE
Volunteer Services On
Fenkell's Engineer
ing Staff
Experts Will 3 e G i n
Drafting Plans.
Monday

Commissioner Eenkell, OF the de-
partment OF public works, has cr-
ganized his engineering force 20
prepare plans and specifications for
a new permanent bridge to Belle
Isle. The following engineers ~
national reputation have consented
TO act, without pay. as members OF
the commissioners consulting
board: Mortimer L. Cooley. dean
OF the colleges OF engineering und
architecture, University of Micah.
gan: William r. Kales. civil engi.
neer. OF Whitehead q Kales: Fran.
els c.. McMath, OF Detroit. connect
ed with the Canadian Bridge Co.
and consulting engineer in the con
struction OF the Quebec bridge,
which VIII be the largest in the
world: Emil Torch. professor OF
architecture al the University of
Michigan. and Henry Il. Riggs. pro.
fessor OF civil engineering at the
University OF Michigan.
Prof. Torch expects 10 spend the
summer making studies OF architec-
tural designs for the proposed new
bridge. Louis NJ. Gram, professor
CT structural engineering in the Uni
versity of Michigan. will be the ac-
tive head Of Commissioner Fenkell's
department OF Belle Isle bridge en-
cheering and construction. He Is
already at work here with a corps
OF assistants. With him will be AZ
bert r. Green, civil engineer, for.
merly OF Detroit.
Commissioner Fenkell has en-
gagged Offices for the bridge engi-
building, former home OF the Wayne
County e. Home Savings bank. The
engineers expect TO begin work in
room No. 80. next Monday morning
The members Of the consulting
board met with Commissioner Fen
kell for the first time. Friday morn
ing. In the future, meetings will be
held weekly in the Congress build
ing on Saturday at 10 a. m.
The common council recently ap-
propriated $4,000 to be used by
Commissioner Fenkell in IN eprepar.
alton OF bridge plans and estimates.
we will not start out with any
particular style or design OF bridge
In mind" said the commissioner.
Saturday morning. "The bridge
plans will be worked out gradually
as the ideas OF the members OF the
consulting board are assimilated.
The kind Of material 10 be used in
the construction of the bridge will
become sclf-evident az the plans
are being brought 10 n state OF per.
lection"
The commissioner hopes TO have
plans and specifications ready In
time TO again permit the voters To
ballot on the bridge question In No
yember.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03

every other sob came his name II
was an ugly name-Darius-she had
thought, but now the precious syl-
tables left her lips With all the lin.
gering tenderness OF love. Darius.
Darius! Dartus!"
After while she grew little
calmer. II shall make myself ILL.,"
she thought. IL wonder IL there's
any one around TO see me. They'll
know why I'm crying II there Is.
But, OH" She lifted her head. Was
this hallucination? He seemed 70
stand there looking at her with
grave surprise. hope and Joy in his
dark eyes. Her sight was blurred (;
she tried TO brush the tears away
and then he caught her in his arms
"Oh. my darling" he said.
She chung TO him. forgetting all
else save that he was there, that he
had called her the sweetest name or
earth.
81 couldn't take no for an answer,
he said. II came back to try again
Won't you go with me. Corrinne, II
wait a month";"
It'll go anywhere with you.
size whispered.
When, an hour later, she ran hap
PLY into the house to tell her moth
er that he had come back, that he
would be there for lunch and that
she was going &c marry him Just as
soon as she could get ready. she saw
herself in the glass. Her hair was
down, the old pink dress was plas
tered with green paint, her face was
one tear smudge and she had a
streak across one cheek. For a mo-
ment she stared aghast and then she
burst out laughing.
And che kept on laughing so mer'
rily that both her mother and Maria
came running TO see what was the
matter.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
Michigan Man Finds Brother
He Lost 50 Years Ago on
Petersburg Battle FieIa

brothers fought side by side at Pet
ersburg and in the battle Arthur was
wounded and left for dead Charles
went TO Michigan and bought farm.
A few days ago he sold his holdings
and went to Oswego. He stopped at
a farm house this morning TO ask
directions and his brother came 10
the door.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
He's a Brave Man.

my dear" said Mr.. Hawkins to
his better half the other evening.
do you know that you have one OF
the best voices in the world?"
"Indeed7" replied the delighted
Mrs. Hawkins, with a flush OF pride
at the compliment. DO you really
think SOP"
II certainly do" replied the heart
less husband. otherwise II would
have been worn out long ago"
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03

SYRACUSE. N. Y, July 3.-(Spe
cial.)-Charles Buckingham, of Jack
son. Mich. lost his brother Arthur
81 years ago on Petersburg battle
field and has always believed him
dead. Saturday he came back to visit
his boyhood home at Oswego. n. Y
and was astounded to find his mis-
sing relative living nearby. The
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
LOOKING Ahead.

Looking Ahead.
Mr.. Robbins came home well
pleased with his achievement at the
employment agency.
II engaged two cooks today" he
said.
why two?" said his wife I'VE
need only one"
II know" said Mr. Robbins. but
one comes tomorrow, the other a
week from tomorrow"
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
- -
A Frank Opinion,

A Frank Opinion.
Have you formed an opinion In
this case?"
Eyes. sir"
ITO what effect?"
That the woman defendant isn't
pretty"
"Talesman excused ~ Iouisville
Courier-J ournal.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03

Drill teams of the Modern Wood
men lodges throughout Kansas are
10 assemble today at Junction City
for a two days camp OF instruction.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
She's Jealous Of Him.

She's Jealous OF Him.
what is your husbands name.
madam" asked the directory can
vasser.
John Smith"
plain John Smith. eh?"
NO, indeed John is the hand
soonest man in Bingtown.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-03
A Question Of Mathematics.

y QUESTION OF WdtheWdtICs.
The Teacher-How many feet are
there in a mile? Quick"
The Pupil--It depends. A good
scenario writer can stretch three
feet CT books into ten miles Of film.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
CORN
IN THE CRIB

To find the number of bushels OF un.
shocked corn In the crib multiply the
length Of the crib In inches by tbs
breadth In inches and the product by
the height In inches, divide this product
by 5000 1.-THE approximate Number Of
cubic inches In a bnsheI of corn In the
khucki The quotlent thus obtained
will represent the number Of bushels
Of unshncked corn.
To find the number OF bushels II the
corn is shocked but not shelied. divide
the product of the three dimensions Of
the crib expressed In inches, by 4,seo
tthe number OF cubic inches In a bushel
of ear eornl.
TO find the number Of bushels II the
corn Is shelied. divide the product of
the three dimensions Of the crib, ex.
pressed in inches. by 2,l5s 1.-THE ap.
prezimate number Of cubic inches in
a busheI Of sheiled corn II. =. u.
Press Bulletin
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
TAFFy VERSUS EplTApaY.
iGaiherlne Van Meter In Times.
ftcayuneD

"A prize waa offered ia New York
for the best epigram which might be
used Ia a street car. aud the prize.
winner Nas the one quoted. More
iafIy less eDitaphy. and ! often think
hog profitable 1t would be TO women
II all would adopt the motto aud apply
Il Ia their association one with the
other.
1T ID such simple matter to say
the nice thing, TO let others know we
are aware OF the good they are doing
TO greet each other amilngly and to
feel enough good will to wish to
express Il la heartfelt message OF
courage and love. II In unkind TO be
Fault.fInding, TO be nlgRardly In our
admission that some one IL doing some
thing well Admiration and encourage.
ment never hurt any one, but We are
too misery In expressing them When
n NNiAeh AASfNH - ahttaft 1tss bhth'
one. whose memory harks back 10 her
accomplishments, will expatiate upon
her merit and value, or when some one
dies we tel others OF their worth and
frankly own their ability. bat the
womEn In our midst too often suffers
from soul starvation because her con
soeurs are lacking in kindly express
sion. notes an observer,
Emerson in hisv essay on friendship
declares We have a great deal more
Kindness than IL ever spoken, hut this
concealed kindness cannot bring It's full
gift 10 the world until II il expressed
in words or deeds. Let us open the
doors of our hearts that sympathy
sweet may enter la for stranger and
friend and, as another has said, 1t will
make the halls OF the heart 30 fair that
angels may enter unaware,
Life is lived so hurriedly that social
amenities are often neglected, and the
contact OF souls as they meet la service
offers one Of the greatest opportunities
for frtendliness. Nothing should be
permitted 10 s,ihe eoFdiality and good
will Express your admiration for
others. and improve your opportunities
to make happy these with whom you
come In contact As the observer ex-
pressed II take for your motto. More
taffy less epltaphy,"
Wherever In the world | am.
In whatsoever estate,
have q fellowship wiih hearts,
To keep aud cultivate"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
LEGUMIN0US PLANTS
ADD ONLY NITROGEN

THE fact that legumiaoas plants
add oniy the element OF nitrogen to the
soil and do not maintain the mineral
elements Ia often overlooked by our
farmers, says A. p. Ridder professor
OF aRroRomy, l.. $. q
'''fht mineral elements, of which
phosphorus, potassium and calcium are
the most important. must be purchased.
Each OF them can be obtained In y
number Of forms. Phosphorus Ia this
State Is usually supplied In The form
Of acid phosphate. Acid phosphate Is
made By treating one ton of raw rock
phosphate with enc ton Of commercial
sulphuie acid This makes two tons
of acid phosphate, but decreases the
amount oi phosphorus by one-half To
soils that have large amount of or
gaaie matter and II supplied al the
same time organic matter Is turned
under, the finely ground rock phes.
plate may be found to be a great deal
cheaper This material can be pur.
chased quite biz cheaper than the
other form II ought never TO be used.
however, unless by the above method
The soils Of Louisiana do not gen.
orally need potassium for general farm
crops ard, when IL Is applied, potas.
stun salphate or kainit are generally
added Some crops. however such as
irish potatoes, require large amount
of this element TO give the greatest
Yields II 10 probably best 10 apply
the potassium at least one month
before planting.
Calcium or lime serves a treble
function In making better crops First,
as an element Of plant food, secondly,
as a soil sweetenef, and thirdly, as a
helper tn getting some of the ether
elements Of plant food In a soluble
state, Its greatest function is, perhaps,
that of making SOUR soils sweet IT
soil Is in an acid condition the bacteria |
that develop on thu roots of leRumi. |
aeus plants will not do wsll.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
PRESERVING PURITY
or COTTON SEED

In order that the purity OF his cotton
seed may be preserved for planting
the farmer patronIzing the ordinary
cotton Gin should see to IL that all seed
are carefully cleaned from the ma
chinery. transportation channels. and
rpeeptaeles before operations are be
CUR on bis seed cotton. according 20
Farmers Bulletin 76s. Gotten Ginning
Information for Farmers, recently Is.
sued By the U = Department Of Agri.
culture Under ordinary practice a
small amount OF seed from the bale
last ginned IL left In the seed roli'
which fills a portion OF the machinery.
and this Ia passed on with the seed Of
the next bale, seed from the latter bale
being left IN turn.
Often the ginner wlil be- 80 busy on
an ordinary day that II viii be impos.
slble for him to spare the time neces.
sary 20 clean the Gin properly. II may
be we'll, therefore. for the farmer to
save the cotton from which he Wishes
TO preserve the seed uatil near the
close Of she ginning season, when the
pressure OF business on the gin Ia not
so great 1t must be kept in mind by
the farmer striving 20 improve the
type of his cotton through seed setee-
ton that he cannot be assured Of gel.
ting even relatively pure seed from the
gin without the cooperation Of the
ginner With the present practice in
and the custom Of planting
varieties OF cotton lndserimt
aately In the same locality IL IL only a
question Of time until all varieties, no
matter hew veil selected. will descend
10 one mongrel type t. s 4 Press
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
cAiLDLgss HOMES.
youths Companion ,
n and u "a Rohlnson EaIsora


Many years ago q woman In very
modest circumstances, the wife Of q
carpenter, had two beautiful daughters
" be- we're to her as the apple Of her
eve HHt death took both of them
within brief space of time.
For a while IL seemed as II the
mother would lose her mind, but
religion and an Inherent richness OF
nature brought her In time To- a ealmer
and therefore a more reasonable con,
dltion She went TO 81 orphan asylum,
selected two little girls about the age
Of those che had lost. and adopted
them. IN a little white they were as
her own flesh and blood and the bond
Of affection grew stronger as the years
passed Both OF the girls grew TO a
happy womanhood and both married
well
Once more the house Was desolate.
and once more the mother sought the
orphan asylum, adopted Two more chill.
drcn aud began third life If mother.
hood, which Is not yet finished. In the
meantime her success IN healing the
grief Of bereavement and In regalning
her happiness attracted the attention
OF others, and she herself urged her
friends to fellow her example. As a
result more than twenty children have
founa good homes and more than
tws nty families are the happier
Why is il that SO many ehiIdless
people give freely Of their material
wealth 70 found and maintain orphan.
ages and 81 few give al all Of the
maternal or pateTnal riches that would
make many Of the orphan asylums
Fear ID probably the
main reason San know nothing OF
the pareatage of fhe adopted child, or
At least nothing OF i,s innate disposi.
ton II Is Too great risk. II IL just
rs great as the risk with children of
your own, no greater The statistics
Of adopilohs are among The most heart.
euEng In the world
Resides fear. the feeling doubtless
enters This IL not my own child.
could never feel quite the same toward
il as should toward my own blood "
Those who have adopted children say
and they should know.
parenthood Is, or should be. some
thing more than love for The child of
your body Far more truly IL II the
divine wish 10 mould the mind and
morals of another human being to all
bat you have learned of what Is high.
Isl and best to have an intellectual
and spiritual heir; aud that il possible
= lthout being parent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
WONDERFUL HANDCRhfT
Of THE ANCIENT INDIANS

The archaeological world has just been
startled by the discovery In Costa Riea
Of the wonderful gold handieraft of the
ancient Indian civilization the most
bsautiful aud marvellous collection If
gold ornaments eyeE wregted from the
sei OF the New World These very
extraordinary objects were collected
by Minor e. Keith Who has spent a
Number of years Ia Costa RIea engaged
Va the commercial development Of the
country, and they have recently been
placed on exhibition la the Museum
OF Natural History In New York City
The ornaments were treasures and
heiriooms used ~ funeral offerings 10
the gifted indian rulers who foufished
before the conquest IN the region now
embraced by the isthmus eft Panama.
Most OF the best specimens were
found In the stone box graves small
chambers lined with river powders or
with slabs OF stone The abundance
of gold In The region is evidenced IN
the name Costa Rica. rich coast, SO.
called on account OF the large quaint
ties Of gold obtained from the natives
Ia early days, The more elaborate
specimens deal with religious subjects
The crocodile Ia particular was dellied
and elaborated, often being represented
with human body and characteristic
animal head In many OF these ancient
pieces at gold ofafl the close relation
between maH and the animal
life surrounding him Is wildly brought
sat Southern Workman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

stop! the goose Kissed az the
gobblor strutted paat with ell sails set
But the proud bird. intent on gaining
admlrcss for bis piumage, ignored the
mandate
"s -" sBlHea the enYlous fowl
Hes ali putfed up because he heard
the farmer say Thanksgiving would be
bis day for entering soeiety."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

Hunting and all forms OF trespass
on Evergreen plantation formerly
Mrs Burekhalter's placed are positive,
" prohibited. under penalty Of the law,
ls-aIe gmol II. n. LEE JONES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

First woman tanRrilyl Your Johnny
gave my Willie The measles
Second woman No such thing
Your Willie came over where nv
Johnny was and TOOK EN-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

The public IL hereby notified that hunt
lgg CA, crossing over o. any ether ieFaa
OF tfsspass IL prohibited en- piece Of
ground weat Of the 1 a H. v, Railroad,
beginning az the north boundary Of II. u
Stirling and extending 60 Whttman plat.
form, OF ia property of Mrs. s, r. Al
balm. Also on All property Of airs. {. II
Lewis. Mfs. A. Mhoon, and IT, II. STIR.
ling. H. a. STIRLING. Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

NJ cattle mark is w NJ on hip and Tag
ia one car Public Is warned not 10 pur
chase oy drive on any cattle 40 marked
tAuE 10 yFl Lucy /. MATTHEW'S
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

al parties ste hereby notified not 70
trospass eu ans property Of the EeliclanA
faak atsd Trust Company ia Liquidation.
under peEally Of the law.
J. Il, STEELE, Special AGENT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
h. YUNkES
Machinist

Blacksmith, WhesIysright and Aerss
shesins shop--Plumhing and Pipe
Fitting -- General Repair Work on
Gasoline and Steam Engines 49, Al
Work 6uarantesd.
ST.. FRANcisgiLLE. la.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

Erem and aftef thls date aA auRting u
ans Kind on Am0roaia aud Independence
plantation Ia positively prohibited uudef
penalty VI truspassins. Ans one foana "a
these pla.ea without permission Asll be
considered Srsapassins, aa4 prosecuted -
ths fuh e4teHt Of the law
MRs. s. IA. BARRON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

Hunting, fishing, lollefiRg OF tTeapasa.
las IN ans form on Laurel Hiu Farm 10
hereby prohibited under penalty Of the
law. HY, AZ. STEWART, Manager.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

The camp" aud al other property
owned b. the 4. ~ wcbber heirs Ia West
fe'leiaaa parish IL hereby posted against
hunting and all other forms Of tfespass
under penalty Of the law
C1,s-I5-IyF1 W 4. WOODS, ARt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
ragseAss NOTICES

All hunting sith dos OF sea, " tFiNtns
through o. OFT vi ans cattle, GA the
" Resale plantation without speeiaA yer
mission, ia positively prohibited, al such
sets viii bs regarded aa IFespass.nR ami
AS such,
MRS. &. H. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

Hunting, driving cattle el treapasains
81 aUy kiua whatever Ola Como Plantations
Brandon, Ia, is prohibited unaer penalty
ei tie law J. b. MOOD, Mar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

wiz appfeeiats any information lead
ing to the recovery Of eatlls branded n 5
that may have sifayesi from the pastures
near ristienbeTg
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25
eArTLa BRANDS.

NJ brand ls 3 spade, The public Is
WaFned against huyirg cattle with ,h,s
brand. without my consent
J. e. MAGEARI.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-11-25

All hunting IL prohibited on tie
Aekleu Plantations, Monrovia, Pamela
and Locklomond. under penalty Of the
law. E. r. DAVIS. IDA