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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

The Mansfield Enterprise hayine
bought linotype l.oasts mildly that II
probably nov has the best newspaper
plant Of any country town In the State
We like that word probably, an We
have hong known tina, The True Demo.
erat plant Is the best'equipped aue Ia
any country town In the state II the
Enterprise editor doubts the statement
let him ask Mira. Howard Raynham Ia
his own office Further to The True
Democrats credit. the improvements
In building aud equipment have been
made In the face of almos, lnsuperable
obstacles and In the mids, OF an agri.
cultural section laid waste for years by
the boil weeyll Had Ne the backing
of a growing town like Mansfield with
ell wells In the middle distance
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
LITTLE ADS"

Found on the road near NJ a. II
Wolfe store an old daguerreotype In
carved case IL shows a man In uni.
form With "A. 81, Miss" on his cap,
In a feminine hand on a serap OF paper
pinned to the velvet OF the other side
are the words. ITO live In hearts we
leave behind as Is not 10 die" Owner
may have same by calling al this Office
and paying for this notice.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Mr. Wilson not only wants his cot.
ton seed quotations published free by
the newspapers, but directs their being
copied from New Orleans or Shreye-
port papers. This as ARENAS Ward
would say, Ia "tew mulch Who sees
a Shreveport paper or New Orleans
paper either for that matter, since the
latter do not exchange
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

The old guard Republican senator's,
penrose. smott and Gallagher, are
lighting the corrupt practices act, which
makes II possible 10 disclose before
election the names Of contributors and
amount Of contributions TO the presl.
Dental campaign funds of all parties
The reason Ia obvious.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Hunting and all forms Of trespass
on Evergreen plantation formerly
Mrs. Rurckhalter's place. are positive
ly prohibited. under penalty OF the law.
fsa1e smol n. II. LEE JONES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

The Madison Journal asks What
has become of the honest old farmer
who made war GA the eottonseed trust ?
Has SEQ per ton affected his moral
vision ?" Hardly that bat Il inoiines
him To trust the Trust
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

And nos Mister Hughes has the
task Of minimizing Wilson's feat In
watdlng eft the strike lie has already
shown that he finds IL tnsk beyond
his powers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
WANTED
All kinds of old iron.
Nj. NEUSTADTER.
MONEY 70 LOAN.

We can lend 40eo Of the value OF
your farm, payable from s TO 10 years,
For further particulars address
WOOD 4 DOWNS,
Sc. Franeisville, La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Senator Ollie James Informed the
President the other day Of his re-.
nomination 10 office. Mr.. Wilson stood
the shock we'll.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

FOUND Gold cuff link. Owner may
recover same by calling at this office,
identifying same, and paying for this
notice.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
NOTICE.

Automobiles will not be permitted
In the Rosedown field
JAS. p. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

The Hereford Cattls Co. offers for
sale grade Hereford Cattle, registered
Duroc Jersey Hogs, and Angora Goats.
Prices reasonable Address st. Fran
cisyilla. La. l2.i2teUl
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

WANTED 49, $50 60 SOC acre farm,
near Mississippi River, but must be
high and above overflow. Write TO
II. II. PERKINS,
ise Third Street, baton Rouge, La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

First.elass secondhand cleaned brick
for sale at q reasonable price.
r. II. BARROW. Baines, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

FOR SALE Feed and Seed Oats.
T.l5.i6tfl JAS. T.. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

FOR SALE One lot dimension
lumber, cheap Bayou Sara Ice a.
Coal Works. ]. r. Irvine. Manager
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Jersey COW and heller calf for sale.
Write to p. O. Box 2e, 81. Franeisvllle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

The big stave house wants white
oak pipe slaves and white oak timber.
THE KING sTAvE Co, Inc, Box .264,
New Orleans. La. l2e.4t
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Bull Holstein calves for sale. W. H.
Richardson. Balns. La. (s-isif
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

Wanted Al old print from Harper's
Magazine, either eolored or In black
Mrs. w. 4. Holmes. Wickliffe Apart.
ments, Baton Rouge. la.
Evening star., 1916-09-10

ther Lodge, No. 5. assisted by members
Of Naomi Lodge. No. L: Ruth Lodge.
No. 9; Esther Lodge, No. s: Fidelity
Lodge. No. 7. and Mt. Pleasant Lodge.
No. 9. composed the committee selected
by President Belle NJ. Carter Of the
assembly to entertain the woman vis-
itors with the degree team from Yonk-
ers, N. Y. The committee received the
visitors in the encampment room OF L.
o. o. F. Hall last Saturday evening.
when the following program was rem
dered: Piano selection. Miss Jarboe;
address of welcome, President Belle
NJ. Carter of the Rebekah assembly;
response by Mrs. Emery of Yonkers.
N. Y. past noble grand Of Yonkers Re-
bekah Lodge, No. S3:. greetings by Mrs.
Floro o. Schwinger and Mrs. Henrietta
Werner; solo by Miss Schloss; select
reading. Past Noble Grand Emery of
Yonkers. n. Y: remarks by Mrs. Wes-
ton and Degree Master Weston, both of
Yonkers. Grand Master Hope also made
an address. assuring the visitors of
the pleasure given by their visit. Re-
freshments were served. The visitors
were given an automobile sightseeing
trip to the public buildings. the White
House and trip to Mount Vernon.
Miss Margaret L. Buckley. one Of the
charter members Of Martha Washing
ton Rebekah Lodge. No. 3. who gave
the lodge its name, died at Freeport.
Pa, August 28. Miss Buckley, for more
than thirty years, was a clerk in the
pension office and an active member of
the lodge.
Evening star., 1916-09-10
Woodmen Of the World.

Last Sunday Col. J. C. Mcconnell
and members of the regimental staff.
with members Of Companies A. B and c.
left on the morning train for Parkers-
burg, w. Va. to attend the annual
the woodmen of the World at that
city. The uniform rank OF the Wood
men of the World is a large organiza-
tion comprising forty -odd thousand Of
ficers and men. Col. J. r. Foreman
of the West Virginia regiment will be
in command. assisted by Coils. Patter-
son and Mather of Omaha. Neb. A spe-
the next encampment for this jurisdic-
tion held at Washington.
A central committee composed of
members of all camps in Washington
has been appointed to make arrange
ments for the fall class initiation. with
, instructions to assign the different
consul commanders and past consul
| and also to select the different degree
teams It has been decided that the
ceremonies will be held in Odd Fellows
Hail. 1th street northwest during the
latter part Of October.
Company A. uniform rank, attached
to Oak Camp, No. 1, reports its excur-
sion to Chesapeake Beach August - a
OF the officers and men OF tho company.
After debts are paid a handsome bal
ance will be placed to the credit OF the
company fund. Capt George Cooper Is
completing arrangements to take part
in the monthly dances to be held the
coming fall and winter.
| Clerk ]. E. Thompson of Oak Camp.
No. 4. is reported confined to his homo
| at Langdon by injuries received from
falling down stairs.
| Cypress Camp, No. !. is said to en-
deavoring to keep its membership up
| to the mark necessary to send dele
gates to the coming Head Camp con-
vention at Bluefelds. W. Va. March
I17. This camp at one time had the
honor of sending to the sovereign con-
vention the sovereign delegates.
| Arrangements are being made by the
different camps for a series of open
meetings and ladies' nights. at which
| it is expected the auriences VIII have
the pleasure of hearing the orators OF
woodcraft Senator Morris Sheppard
and Representative William Collier OF
Mississippi
Evening star., 1916-09-10

At the last meeting of the Dunn celebra-
ton committee the details of the program
were discussed and the date of the cele-
bration changed to Friday. October 20.
Supreme Representative Mark Stearman
was present and explained the connection
of the Supreme Lodge with the celebration
in honor of Maj. and Mrs Dunn
Grand Chancellor John b. Dickman
has issued the following letter to the sub
ordinate bodies:
Several months ago a movement was
started having fr il, purpose a celebra-
ton to be held in honor Of Past Supreme
Chancellor Edward Dunn, and his esti-
mabie wife on the anniversary of their
marriage. October 20, 1915 AS grand
chancellor it gives me great pleasure to
indorse the plan and to request your
hearty cooperation. both morally and
finanancially.
Brother Dunn has devot I'd his life in
the cause of our beloved order and be-
cause of his ,abors Pythianism lives to
bless mankind
having passed vote of instruction that
representative be present on October
~ as d special marx OF honor to the noble
J.yIhian. whom We affectionately call
Rather of Pythianism.'
Let US all join hands and hearts and
make this the memorial occasion it so
richly deserves to be-
The joint committee held conference
with the grand chancellor last Sunday
afternoon and completed the arrange
ments for the consolidation Of Calanthe
ard Harmony lodges tomorrow night
An interesting program has been ar
ranged for the ceremony by the Grand
Lodge officers.
The knight rank will be conferred also
upon young esquire of Harmony Lodge,
a r-4oip xr,iyl
vided by Calanthe Lodge, during which
refreshments will be served. The serv-
ices Will start promptly at o'clock The
members of Harmony Lodge will meet In
the Grand Lodge headquarters and march
in body to the hall, to bme presented by
Chancellor Commander George E. Speaker
Calanthe Lodge from now on is expected
to rank as one of the leading lodges in
this domain. The joint membership will
be about 130. which. with the combined
treasures is expected to bring the lodge
rapidly to the front.
Webster Lodge, No. I. which was or
that year ano es'5a,ss
celebrating it's golden jubilee in the near
future. Webster Lodge is the third old
est lodge in the supreme domain, Frank
lin. No: ?. and Mt. Vernon. No. S. both
OF the District, being the first and second,
respectively.
- -, 'tahSpitS' wee chdHcelor OF Web
ster Lodge. received a royal welcome
when he visited the lodge Tuesday night.
Mr.. Stansbury is the mechanic of the ma
chine gun company stationed at Camp
Ordway.
Rathbone-Superior Lodge No %. Is
preparing a testimonial in honor of one
of its members. DIR. f. S. kimban. n
pioneer of the order. and has reaueste j
sister lodges to participate therein.
Excelsior Lodge. No IA. will hold a
class initiation September 10, to confer
the page rank
Rathbone-Superior Lodge. No. 80. has
announced the death of James H. Trim
Bile and Stehman Forney. Mr.. Fornev
had long been resident of New York
city. where he was engaged in business.
Evening star., 1916-09-10
Daughters of America.

Mrs FlodA NJ. Reagan, state coun-
cilor of this jurisdiction, will head the
twentieth annual session of the order
when it opens at 1870 pm. tomorrow
! in Washington Hall. Sd and Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, for n two-day
session. Important business is to be
transacted and officers TO be elected.
Alfred NJ. NauN, past national coun-
cilor and national treasurer. and Mrs.
Mabel A. vaux, past state councillor.
of Woodhaven, Long Island. n. Y, both
members of Mizpah Council. No. }, are
expected to arrive In time for the an
nual session of the State Council.
Mrs. Laura E. Burdette. past state
councillor, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Viola E.sDale. at Vienna.
Va, returned Wednesday night, after
six weeks of vacation.
Mizpah Council. No. 3. will hold
| rummage sale the latter part of the
month.
Fidelity Council, No. 4. at its last
meeting gave a surprise in honor of it's
deputy, Mrs. +. Viola Thompson. 1t
being the last night of her term for
this year J. II. Howell decorated the
hall in American flags. and the deputy's
chair was especially decorated. Miss
Metcalf of American Council. No. 2, of
Baltimore, Md, was a guest. Past
Deputy Mrs. Anna Hill, A. Sherley of
Mizpah. No. 3: Mr.. and Mrs. West of
Mayfiower,- No. H.. Mrs. Ida Kerper OF
Old Glory. No. u. and Miss Steadman
of Philadelphia, Pa, We're visitors, each
making an address, including the
deputy, who thanked the council for its
token of esteem during her term.
Capt. West entertained with his
team The Fidelity Glee Club sang
several selections with the deputy at
the piano. Mrs. Mamie Cox Howell,
state vice councillor. served refresh
ments. One application was received.
Treasurer Mrs. Julia Delano was well
coined, having been away for three
weeks.
Progressive Council. No. 8. Thursday
evening. held a reception in honor OF
Deputy State Councillor Mrs. L. Swencll
Of Triumph Council. No. s. The members
evening with Mrs. Floda NJ. Reagan, state
! councillor and Mrs. Naomi Swami, and
visitors from Golden Rule, Mount Vernon,
| Martha cambridge andi American Flag
| councils.
| The trustees were instructed to insure
| the property of the council. and 500 was
| appropriated for investment by the trus-
| tees.
| Two applications for membership by
card We're received
Oscar Nauck. on behalf of the council,
| presented to the deputy cut glass vase,
and George Colborn presented flowers.
| Mrs. F'loda Reagan. the state councillor.
and Mrs. Naomi Swami made addresses
William Cleveland also spoke.
The hall was decorated with palms,
ferns and flowers. A buffet supper was
served
Evening star., 1916-09-10

Grand Master William ]. Hope an
nounces official grand visitations for
the autumn, as follows: To Langdon.
No. 26, October 2; Phoenix. No. rs,
October 6: Eastern. No. I. October IL;
Central No. /, October 90: Salem, NO.
90. October &c, and Washington, No 6.
October 81. The last visitation Will be
made to the grand masters home lodge
in T. o. O. F. Hall The visitation to
Langdon Lodge. No. 26, will be made
to it's own hall, 2O32 Rhode Island ave-
nue. northeast. Phoenix, No. 2s. expects
to change the location of it's hall in
tho near future. but the visitation Will
be made to the present lodgeroom at
Benniug. The Salem Lodge visitation
will be made to Masonic Hall, Ana
costa, the meeting place Of that lodge
since ii was instituted.
Grand Master william ]. Hope. assist
ed BY members of the general degree
staff. entertained the degree team oil
Yonkers Lodge, No. 232, New york,
consisting of sixty members, with the
ladies accompanying, last SATURDAY
evening The party was taken IN
charge by committee from the gem
eral degree staff. president Belle NJ
Carter of the Rebekah Assembly had
appointed a committee also, consisting s
OF the noble and vice Sra dS or the
several Rebekah lodges. to look after
the visiting ladies. The degree team
came direct from Union station TO
l. O. O. +. Hall, where light re1reSn-
ments were served. Eastern Lodge. IN
specia! session, received the visitors,
who were Introduced by Grand Master
Hone During the evening the visit
ing team conferred the first degree
upon twenty candidates, more than "oo
members of the jurisdiction beng pres
ent to witness the work. AT the ciose
the members of the visiting team were
warmly CONGRATULATED. Special electric
features were introduced, II rs sara,
and many others (which added spien-
dor and impressiveness to the work
A banquet was served later at leading
cafe, with an entertainment of songs
and addresses by Grand Master Hope.
Grand Representative MILAN, Degree
Master Weston and the noble grand
of Yonkers Lodge. Covers were laid
for 200.
Phoenix Lodge, No. 2s. will confer
the third degree Friday evening. NO
Bile GRAND Rinker has invited all mem
bers of the general degree staff to be
nresent and assist At the last meet
ing the second degree was conferred.
Eastern Lodge. No :. will confer the
nesday night Degree Master Lawson and
his staff rehearsed the second-degree
work adding several new features. Grand
Master william Hope and two members
from Yonkers We're the visitors.
Federal City degree team. with Direc-
tor Mcconnell in charge. conferred the
second degree on two candidates last
Wednesday Among the visitors were
Grand Secretary Rapo Noble Grand
Matt Ier Of Ilu2dOrl Dlyp and berS
Evening star., 1916-09-10

his present series. State Council Sec
retary Z. p. Haxleton reported on the
nine months, 352 members having been
added to the rolls. Representatives
from the other sixteen councils were
present. The state council secretary
the officers in a satisfactory condition.
Addresses were made by Past State
Councillor s. Brashears on "Reminis-
cences of Junior; by Past state
Optimism. as applied to Juniorism";
by Past Councillor H. A. Beck. on Pro
! noting Fraternalism"; by State vice
Councillor Lawrence Hurley, on FRO
W j. Parr. on Dissemination" and by
Past Councillor G. T. Barksdale. on
"Commercialism vs.. Patriotism"
1t was announced that the next state
stellation Council, No. 80. September 10.
Dwight l. Bromwell. state councillor.
| will leave today for Pittsburgh. Pa;
as fraternal delegate to the annual
session Of Pennsylvania
| The state councillor and his staff will
visit constellation Council Ne No; So roes. soeio
Temple. 9Th and F streets northwest;
Liberty Bell Council. No. SIS. Tuesday.
September rs. and District Council
No. II. Friday. October -. ColumDia I'M ia
Council, No. 80. will be visited later IN
the month.
| st. Elmo and Ballston councils Will
present a flag to Alexandria county ana
| house Tuesday. September Il. at
o'clock All members of Washington
councils are invited to be present
| Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. We'd
| nesday night initiated several candi-
dates. Past Deputy National Counciios
| William NJ. Bobb was present. and SPOKE
of his trip to Kansas City and chicago:
Recording Secretary John f. Smallwood
l'returned after extended tour ana re-
sumed his duties. This council Is max
| ing preparations for Il class initiation
| the first meeting night in October
Valley Forge Council, Tuesday night.
| had visitors from various councils. one
application for membership was re,
| ceived. The secretary reported he had
succeeded in securing the additional in
| surance which went into effect from
September 1. The committee appointed
| to look after absent and delinquent
| members also reported. ]. w. Dickerson:
| who has been member of this council
| since 1896. was reported very sick. Val
| ley Forge Council will have candidate
| for State Council secretary at the com
| ing session of the State Council, In
| retary of this council. Remarks were
! made by Mr.. Prender of America. MT
Fry of Francis Scott Key. w. D: Kid
well of Benning. Mr.. Oliveri of Thomas
Jefferson and State Councillor D. l..
Bromwell. DIR. Luther Smith. George Rue
and Messrs Chrisman, Huntington and
Cannon.
Liberty Bell Council, No. 55. Tuesday
evening held n brief business meeting
at the Northeast Temple. Messrs.
Birckhead and Mckinney were pres
ent after a long absence. Remarks were
made by Messrs. Brady. f. Fl. Brown,
Dawkins and Walker.
Evening star., 1916-09-10


streets northwest, and. President Skeen
| says. like all the other meetings TINS
| season. 1t Is to be "a live one. Inc
| club is one of the most active OF lts
type in the District and Its entertain
ment committee is noted for its high
class programs.
Apropos of the Kallipolis Grotto Glee
Club. There is a member OF the Grotto'
it is said. who would not know tune
| if it met him with brass band in th'
center of the sun. He has tried to sing
, 1t is charged. but always with disas-
trous results to himself and his au-
dience. Pete" Pullman. past monarch
recently sent this songless veiled
prophet very earnest dun to attend
the rehearsals of the glee club. 1t told
him he must come. without any mon
ments as an inducement. Now. 1t Is
said. Pete is trying to recall the invite
and the prophet won't take the hint.
Tlustrious Potentate Llewe1lyh Whit
ing Estes of Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine has returned to Wash
nston from his summer home in Penn
sylvania, where the Shriners recently
spoiled him. it is claimed, with "dfa-
monds and delusive talk" He has,
however. resumed his wonted Washing
ton air ard shot the information" over
the telephone to The Star that the next
ceremonial session OIL Al1naS lefilple
is to he held at the National Rifles
Armory. the evening of September 2?,
"and it is going to be thing to be
talked about Chief. in the items of
news connected with it, is the fact that
following the fun there is to he an
old time feast, "a traditional banquet,
they call it, says the potentate, and
that. TOO, is going to be something to
be talked about afterward.
\ Philadelphia Shriner, who is said
70 nc yiSa iS low nG
recently loaned Potentate Estes a rare
old Persian book, not translation,
but in the original tongue. which was
said to contain some remarkable sug-
originated in Persia. Roe Fulkerson.
Ham Smith and Jim" Gibbs have
been trying to get it translated, think
ing it might contain material for use
by Ed Snyder at the next ceremonial.
After worrying their heads over 1t for
two weeks or more and even consult
ing the Persian minister, a brother
Mason, who failed, however. to recoG-
niZe the language, Pop Dingman was
then consulted. and he has just pro-
nounced it "a Celtic history of Ireland"
The potentate, it is said, will have to
pay for something, both to the Phila-
delphia noble and to the hierarchy of
past potentates here for his find.
William F. GUIDE, who is declared a
past master at handling conventions
and big things generally, has accepted
the invitation of Monarch George H.
Emmons. jr.. to head the convention
committee of Kallipolis Grotto of the
Yelled Prophets, looking to the enter
tainment of the Supreme Council of the
Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets of the
Enchanted Realm. at it's annual session
in this city June II, IL and 13 next. A
business meeting of the grotto has been
called 70 s o'clock Friday evening, at
the New willard, to discuss and outline
plans of action.
Mr.. GUIDE, who is one of the most en-
thusastic and active members of Kali
lipolis Grotto, says that as the conven-
tion of the Supreme Council is certain
to elevate his fellow-townsman, Ed S.