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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
Tax Commission
Has First Hearing
At State Capitol

Hartford. Jan. 1s-The commission
appointed by the governor under a
special law passed at the last session
OF the general assembly for codify1ng
and investigating the tax laws began
its work today. The committee. con-
sists OF former Governor Baldwin, r.
H. StadmulIer of West Hartford, and
Guy Miller, of Bridgeport The
commission met at the capitol. At
torney William A. Redden of Bridge
port, is secretary.
There were about Is persons pres
ent including Judge w r. Henney.
and 8. Ferguson, representing the
Hartford Electric Light Co; John w.
-Allfng, who appeared for the Secur-
tiles Insurance CO., of New Haven:
L. r. Robinson. for Mutual Insurance
Co.; Andrew F. Gates, of the Travel
ers; w. ]. Hammersley, representing
the city of Hartford; e. A. Smith. of
the Southern New England Telephone
Co. and Henry Donovan. who said he
represented taxpayers of New Haven.
and Governor, Baldwin read a letter
from George D. Watrous, of New I4a-
ven, stating that he desired to be
heard on the tax as the Representa-
tive of the New Haven Gas Light Co.
on the tax on gross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
WILL TALK HERE ON
PIEDMONT COLLEGE

An interesting meeting wilt be held
in the chapel of the First Congrega-
tional church on Bank street at 7:45
Wednesday evening. 1t will be adj
dressed by Professor A. G. Bass and
Miss Bessie WestmoreIand of Pied
mont college. Georgia. Piedmont col
leEge is one of the institutions that is
doing most for the educational devel-
opment of the New South, and is typ
ice1 of the splendid work of the Amer
lean Missionary association. Situated
i'll the upper section of the great state
of Georgia, it ministers virtually alone
to a large and important territory.
Neither Williams nor Anhert, says
DR.. Edwin NJ Bliss, editor of the En-
cyc1odaedia of Missions, t'has any such
field as Piedmont college,
Prof. Bass and Miss, Westn ore1and
" III bring with them specimens of the
costumes and handiwork Of the noun
:ain people and an abundance of ma
terfaI to illustrate fully the customs
and superstitions of the mountain fast
Eases. They will bring the folk songs
and folk lore and will describe the
constructive sort of work which is be-
ing done by Piedmont college to serve
the people of northern Georgia This
meeting is open to the public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
CHARLES r. BLAND
OF STANFORD WEEDS

Charles T. Bland. of Stamford, who.
drove and owned the automobile which
struck a pole at Clinton and Fairfield
avenues in October and caused the
death of Miss Ina Bennett, Wilton a
passenger in the car, was married on
Saturday in Scranton, Pa, TO Mss
Carolyn Brugier of Pennington, N j.
Mr. Bland with his father is in q. con-
tracing business in Stamford. Bland
was held on a technical charge or
rnanslaughter after the accident bun
was not held acrfrnina1ly respensibIe'
for the girls death by Coroner Pheian.
He is said to have gone on the trip
against his wishes but to please a
friend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

cured work here, Saturday, 10 of
them at the plant of the Remington
Arms & Ammunition Co. Crowther
was. clad in an overalls and jumper
and his appearance apparently did
not stand him in good stead when
applying for a job at the Arms shop
He was minus a hat and was in dire
need of a haircut and shave. He is
a man about 40 years of age and has
the appearance of a hard working
and honest person
After replenisI1ing his empty ston-
ach Crowther returned to police head
quarters where he was furnished with
a nights lodging and Sunday morn
ing he boarded a train for New York
city after purchasing his ticket with
money afforded him by several at
taches of the police station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
PREFER WALKING
MILES TO I AlING
STRIKERS JOBS
Lured From New York IN
ion Men Go Hungry
Rather Than Interfere.


Rather. than be strike breakers,
more than 20 men who were lured
from New york to Danbury on mis-
representation, quit their jobs Friday
afternoon and walked all the way to
bridgeport
and some were quartered in cells at
the police station Sixteen mem
bers of the group have obtained jobs
here. 10 at the Remington Arms &.
Ammunition Co
Joseph Crowther of SIT CORTLAND
avenue, New York city, preferredi to
return to his wife and children who
s,1pnort He was unable to procure
his fare and asked for a nights lodg-
ink at the police station. Saturday
night Crowther said that he had
not eaten q bite since Friday morn
Ing and the pangs of hunger were be-
cured a meal for Crowtlier at a near
bv restaurant and there his story was
related.
a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES concern. said To
he located at 15s East Fourth street.
New York have been advertisine
through the Columns Of the New
york daiIfes for men to cut ice on
Lake Cangonond in Danbury and
satisfactory wages were guaranteed,
areord4nsr fo Cxrowtl1e7- He said If was
made plain that no strike was in pro-
prass
A train load of UNEMPLOYED flock
Cd to3it4,ef offjces of the strilxe-brealx-
ing agency and were furnished with
railroad tickets to banbury. on
reac11ir1s. Lake Canzonnond thew were
svyornal5iatalv r,,,t ~ work ,.,,tfiner Toe
a. t11e rate of 81. so for a niy5e-f,ou
dav
The New Workers were composed
1,,ozfIv Of I,nion r,afnters and decora,-
4orn Unable to And work IN their hnoe
rttv Tbav were not worI(ine- a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An interesting lecture on lace and
embroidery was given before the mem
bers of the Bridgeport Art League
tfIfbIer of New York, an expert in
those subjects. Ms. F1ibler had a large
assortment of linens and laces which
attracted much attention. She also
talked on table decorations and ap-
pointments originated by Marshall
Fry who formerly conducted a class
in Bridgeport.
AT the business melting preceding
the talk, it was announced that the
formal lecture by Frank A1vah Par
sons, postponed from Jan. 3, will be
held Monday, Jan. 8.
That the Y w G A viii heein a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

No parent, employer, club or friends
could choose a more appropriate gift
than good tirnepiece. The frequency
with which watch is consulted
makes it extremely personal and keeps
the giver in constant association We
handle only such makes and grades
as we can recommend and the SER
vice of our watch experts is back of
every timepiece we sell
A 20 per cent reduction on our wat
ches and jewelry until further notice,
M J. Buechler Jeweler 48 Fairfield
avenue, near Middle Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

At a heart party, for which Miss
Hazel B1akeslee o.. Laurel avenue was
hostess, the engagement of Miss Lii
liam Edwards, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Merritt E. Edwards OF 6s1 Color
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
RECKLESS DRIVER FINED.

Norwalk, Jan. 1S-Joseph Isaacs of
Bridgeport, was arraigned before
George H. yosburgh- in the city court
this morning and was fined Sic and
costs upon being found guilty of reek-
less driving. The costs amounted
to $10.35. 1saacs was arrested a few
days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

ado avenue to William Bernhard was
announced. Miss Edwards is a clerk
in the office of the Bridgeport Gas
Light Co, and Mr. Bernhard is an en-
gineer employed THE city. A num-
Der of friends of Miss Edwards were
guests at the party.
Stories and Storytelling will be
the subject of a lecture given by Nora
Archibald Smith, under the auspices
of the Fannie A. Smith AIun1nae as
ISOLATION at the kindergarten, 1868 La
fayette street on Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
A daughter was born in Chicago
yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ.
Stockdsch. Mother and daughter are
progressing favorably. Mrs Stock
f1sch is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Rudolph Lohr of 80 Adams street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

That the Y. w. c. A. viii begin a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
To Prevent The Grin

Colds cause Grip-Laxative Bronno
Qufnine removes the cause. There is
5nly one 'tBromo Quinine, E. w.
GROVES signature on box, Csc
4dv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

campaign for a fund of $250,o00 for q
new building the. later part of Feb
ruary was announced last evening at
the meeting Of the Business Women 8
club. A professional campaigner VIII
come to the city to direct the work.
1t is understood that pledges of $780,
900 must be made before the campaign
can start and of this $40, 600 has al
ready been pledged. Each of the 10
clubs in the federation has pledged
B10o The pledge Of $4,000 was the
highest received while there have
been several of $1,000 and $1,000, each
These will not be redeemed unless the
$3.50, 900 is raised.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-30
THE CUNNING OF TEDDY.

When Ex- President Roosevelt organized
his Progressive party in 1912 and the mat
ter Of negro representation in the National
Progressive convention came up for dis
cussion, he did not hesitate to say in effect
that negro representation from the South
was not wanted, though he welcomed me-
gro delegates from Nothern States.
Whatever may have been said of Mr.
Roosevelt, no one, so far as the writer can
remember, has said he was poor politi-
clan. He hoped for some support from the
South and he knew well how not to make
such help impossible.
But there are some things known to all
Southern men that Mr.. Roosevelt will never
know during his present incarnation. One
of them is that one must live the race ques-
ton in the South in order to have work.
ing knowledge of it. If he knew this he
would not have to be taught that moth
ing in the way OF national political bride
will ever induce the white people of this part
of the Union to contend with each other
politically in separate parties. We Of the
South know why, but we have long since
despaired of making our white brothers Of
the North understand it. About two gen.
erations are sometimes necessary to teach
this truth to our Northern brothers, even
when they become jewellers in our midst.
How, then, can it be expected that Mr..
Roosevelt can understand a condition that
he has never lived?
But there is no such excuse for Mr..
Roosevelt s follower and candidate for Gov
ernor in Louisiana. He should, and doubt
less Goes, know better than Mr.. Roosevelt
that united and steadfast Democracy is
the only hope for order and safety. There
fore, good and true Democrats should not
fail to vote on April 18th. Such move.
ments for the separation of the white PEG.
pie of Louisiana that is being lead by Mr.
; Parker should be rebuked promptly anc
sternly. In such course only does safety
lie
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-30
THE SCHOOL TAX ELECTION.

The people of Bossier Parish are to vote
April 18th upon the question of levying an
additional 1-mill tax for the maintenance
of the parish schools at their present level
of efficiency. Unless the proposed tax
carries the term of the schools dependent
upon the general school fund for support
will be reduced from six to five months.
The schools, roads, churches and homes
Of a country are the evidences Of that
country's civilization, and the goodness of
the schools determine the quality of the
other factors. Good schools mean fine
roads, handsome church buildings, sub
stantial homes, prosperity and high moral
standards, too.
The price Of land is highest in those
parts Of our country where the best schools
are found, and if you Investigate it will be
found that the schools were the first care
of the people who arrived at and have ac-
quired high standards 10 all worthy insti-
buttons.
We Of Bossier Parish, then, do not wish
| to neglect our schools. The school terms
involved have already been reduced from
eight to six months and we cannot afforc
that the present efficiency of the schools be
less than it is. Every citizen should go te
the polls on April 18th and vote for the tax
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FROM OUR STATE EXCHANGES.

Mansfield Enterprise: The free sugar
clause of the Underwood tariff bill, has
been repealed by Congress, the vote being
346 to ID. Thus the Democratic party has
rectified one of the great plumbers fastened
upon the country and party by WI. Bryan.
Assumption Pioneer: How many people
go about kicking and complaining, when
if they would jest get down to real work,
would find happiness and plenty of the
worlds goods. The trouble with most of
US, We have been use to letting the other
fellow do the rough work.
Ruston Leader: In all the regulated
saloon towns in Louisiana the laws are
violated every day and night. The saloons
are kept open over time, they sell to minors
and they disregard the Sunday law. Talk
about prohibition not prohibiting; neither
does regulation regulate. Everybody who
ever visits wet town knows this.
Madison Journal: The result of Mr..
Bryan's trip to Washington in connection
with his opposition to the war policy of Mr..
Wilson indicates that Mr.. Bryan has lost
prestige. But few public man have drop
ped from grace with the speed that has
characterized the downfall Of Mr.. Bryan.
Demogogery is generally legal tender with
the public, but it looks like Mr.. Bryan tried
to over do the circulation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-30
THE DUTY OF DEMOCRATS.

The Democrats of Bossier Parish might
do we'll to remember now that this is a
presidential election year and that every
one has duty to perform in his precinct,
parish and State on April 18th which will
have a bearing upon the result of the ma
tional election in November.
There is no fear that John M. Parker will
get considerable number of votes in Bos-
sier Parish, and the Democratic State tick
ct is not in danger of defeat; but there is
danger that Mr.. Parker may receive such
a vote in parts Of the State that the normal
Democratic majority may be reduced.
Such result of the April election in
Louisiana would give encouragement the
enemies of Democracy in the nation at
large and would go to the credit in the Re-
publican party of Theodore Roosevelt, who
is Mr.. Parker's idol and hope for life be-
yond the political grave in which he is to
be buried on the the 18th of April. There
fore, in order that John M. Parker shall be
buried deep enough in the spring election
that he shall not be able to come forth and
show any figures to the Encouragement OF
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-30
FROM OVER OUR GREAT STATE.

During the last quarter 104 pensioners
died and 1O2 new names we're put on the
list.
Uncle Sam has to his credit in the United
States subtreasury in New Orleans, just
counted by examiners from Washington,
S34, 1886 ,015.96. ...
A disastrous tornado about so clock last
Saturday morning killed woman, injured
another woman and child and demolished
ten or twelve houses at Georgetown, about
thirty five miles north of Alexandria.
Dragging her eight year-old son with
her, Mrs. Caroline Schenck jumped into
the river and ended her life Monday in New
Orleans, after she had been summoned to
court for ignoring the proofing law.
Edward Harrison, age eighty six years,
native of Tipperary County, Ireland, died
in New Orleans on the 21st. He served
with distinction during the Civil War, en-
listing with the Mobile Dragons, and later
was special courier to President Davis.
| A cyclone occurred in Catahoula and
Franklin parishes Saturday morning at 10
O'Clock. A negro woman was killed in Clay
ton and five houses destroyed; at Wisner
several houses were blown down and three
persons were injured, and south of Lee
Bayou two houses and one large store
building were completely demolished. Tine
wind tore down trees and cut path half g
mile wide south of Gilbert.
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recognizing their respective advantages
and disadvantages and he who means to
succeed is never sparlng in his practical
aDpreciation of their merits while at the
same time ignoring their disadvantages by
rising above them. We can succeed in
spite of conditions and such success is
based upon plain, solid foundations that
will not give way under the hrst undue
pressure. We are not always able to ignore
certain conditions in our lives, however,
not that we would not like to do so, but for
the reason that they are too much part OF
life for US to overlook. Indeed, there are
many such conditions which 1t is simply
impossible to ignore but we can at least
ignore their discouraging influences If we
set our minds and hearts upon the task.
We may have to submit to their existence,
Just as find it necessary to submit to many
discomforts and trials, but for all that there
is no satisfactory reason why we should al
low their influence to prey upon our minds
and intrude themselves into all other con-
ditions of life. We must get away from
their depressing influences if we really de-
sire to make any Roadway in this world.
Success is not built upon the effects OF un-
happiness any more than happiness is
dependent upon misfortune. We must
cultivate a spirit of opticism and crush
down within US all discouraging influences.
Success means happiness to many persons
and in its cheerful glow we are able to for
get the bitterness Of the past and all the
disappointments that may have come to US.
| Conditions can be mastered in a measure,
perhaps not by their actual removal but at
least by overcoming their bad effects
Rising superior to our tribulations seems a
mighty task but it is one that is necessary
to those of us who, laboring under heavy
odds, yet. intend to achieve the success We
! believe is our due.
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More Fires.

San Antonio, Texas, March 26.-Six
persons were burned to death in S45, 900
fire.
Norfolk, Va, March 26.-Two fires caus-
ed damage estimated at 1892, 900 here early
to-day.
Natchez, Miss, March 22.-Fire losses
to-day are estimated at from $50 900 to
$4,000.
Houston, Texas, March 26.-Loss esti-
mated at more than half million dollars
was caused here to-day by fire.
Houston, Texas, March 26.-Fire here
to-day destroyed 400 bales of cotton and
railroad property valued at $3.50, 600.
Monroe, La, March 29.-Three bath
houses containing about $50 dressing rooms
at the salt water natatorium were destroyed
by fire at 8 o'clock this morning, resulting
in loss of $1,000 to the city. There was
no insurance.
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Amos.

And the habitattons of the shepherds
shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall
wither.-1, 2.
For they know not to do right, saith the
Lord, who store up violence and robbery
in their palaces.-3, 10.
I will not turn away the punishment
thereof; because they delivered up the
whole captivity to Edom, and remembered
not the brotherly covenant.-1, 8.
Assemble yourselves upon the mountains
of Samaria, and behold the great tumults
in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in
the midst thereof.-3, 8.
Yet destroyed the Amorite before them,
whose height was like the height of the
cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet
/ destroyed the fruit from above, and his
roots from beneath.-2, 8.
I will not turn away the punishment
thereof; because they have despised the
law of the Lord, and have not kept his
commandments, and their lies caused them
to err, after the which their fathers have
walked.-2, 4.
Thus saith the Lord: For three trans
gressions of Edom, and for four, will not
turn away the punishment thereof; because
he did pursue his brother with the sword,
and did cast off all pity, and his anger did
tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath
forever.-1, II.
Behold, am pressed under you, as a
cart is pressed that is full of sheaves.
Therefore the flight shall perish from the
swift, and the strong shall not strengthen
his force, neither shall the mighty deliver
himself: Neither shall he stand that hand
leth the bow; and he that is swift of foot
shall not deliver himself: neither shall he
that rideth the horse deliver himself. And
he that is courageous among the mighty
shall flee away naked in that day, saith the
Lord.-13-16.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-30
Boosts Their School Faculty.

The following letter will be read with
interest by the friends of Plain Dealing
High School, as it shows clearly what
the school here is doing, and as it comes
without solicitation or notice is all the
more appreciated by the faculty.
The above paragraph was written by
the Banners Plain Dealing correspond
ent and accompanied and has reference
to letter written in Natehitoches un-
der date Of the 23d, addressed to the
principal of the Plain Dealing School,
and which appears in full below:
Principal Eggleston,
Plain Dealing, La.
Dear Friend: 1t has developed, upon
actual calculation, that your school ranks
first and the highest among the schools
of the state whose students attend our
Normal School. / take this opportu-
nifty to especially compliment you per-
sonally, and congratulate you and the
nice, well-trained and bright pupils of
the Plain Dealing High School. In my
classes, am always pleased and anxious
to meet one of your pupils.
With all good wishes for yourself and
continued success, am sincerely yours,
JOHN DOMINIQUE.
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Election Proclamation.

State Of Louisiana, In accordance with the proc
Parish Of Booster. lamation issued by His Ex-
cellency, Luther E. Hall, Governor of the State of
Louisiana, calling for general election to be held
throughout the State on Tuesday following the
thirdlMonday in April, 1916, and in obedience to the
requirements of the law proved by Act 1872 of
1898, and as amended by Act 1872 of 1900,
We hereby proclaim, That an election will be
held throughout the Parish of Bosser at the pre-
cincts as now established by law, on Thursday,
April 49, 1916, for the purpose of electing State,
Senatorial, Parochial and Ward officers in and for
the Parish of Bosser and State of Louisiana.
The said election shall be held under the general
election laws of the State of Louisiana and the fol-
lowing named persons are hereby named and ap-
pointed commissioners and clerks of said election:
WARD ONE.
Atkins-D. J. McAnn, w. E. Cornell and R. E.
McDade, commissioners; T. L. Connel, clerk.
Curtis-W. w. Smith, T. w. Bledsoe and A. J.
Childers, commissioners; Jno. L. Stacey, clerk.
Taylortown-A.J J. Hall, J. S. Overcast and Thos.
Caplis, commissioners; J. H. Mercer, clerk.
WARD TWO.
Benton-J. H. Belcher, A. NJ Wyche and Thos.
w. Stnson, commissioners; w. I. Gayle, clerk.
Vanceyille-J. P. Mccain, j. B. Arnold and R.
A. Holmes, commissioners; T. A. Tidwel, clerk
Bossier Cty-O. ]. Schien, NJ A. Marlborough
and L. F. Wilmington, commissioners; B. J. Cot
fee, clerk.
WARD THREE.
Plain Dealing-L. A. King, j. E. Slack and c.
"A. HARRISON, commissioners; A. u. Cochran, clerk
Alden Bridge-A. B. Winham, J. B. Campbell
and Carl Strayhan, commissioners; J. J. Swindle
clerk.
WARD FOUR.
Cartervie-M. B. Stampley, T. J. johnson and
S. A. Nuckolls, commissioners; r. r. Cheshire
clerk.
Mote. S. Mckenzie, C. T. Floyd and J. D. Wag.
conner, commissioners; J. D. Mcclellan, clerk.
WARD FIVE.
Rocky Mount. Fl. Simmons, F. E. Arledpt
/ and ]. B. Kirklan, commissioners; ]. F. McKin.
ney, clerk.
Linton-W. S. Darymple, r. E. Young and w
F. Dennig, commissioners; w. v. Lay, clerk
Ivan-G. B. Cocker, W. j. Bounds and S. N. Nor
rison, commissioners; w. D. Johnston, clerk.
WARD SIX.
Bellevue. G. Biggs, C. w. Biggs and Jno
Burrage, commissioners; J. R. Snider, clerk.
Haughton-J. M. Cleaver, Neal Jones and Doug
| las Aiken, commissioners; r. M. Sandidge, clerk
Koran-L r. Sapp, j. M. Huckabay and j. A
Cawthon, commissioners; E. R. Connel, clerk.
Adner-S. S. Rounsavall, L. E. Busby and Ale.
N. Shaw, commissioners; NJ. w. Finuff, clerk
Done and signed officially on this, the goth da,
of March, A. D. 1916.
| JAS. NJ. HENDERSON,
r. B. HILL,
S. w. VANCE,
Members Board OF Supervisors Of Election Bosser Parish