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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
NON PROVEN.

One IN APT to think that all the ap
parently easy and abvinus lhings have
been discovered long ago as to their
respective causes and effects The
amateur observer concludes that there
In nothing left for him to discover He
cannot make ans new chemical eo'n
biaations. nor can he locate and tdoh
tify ANY sort of germ These things
are beyond him. and So he tmaelnes
There il no field for his observation
Hut Ii h. correct Are there not hun
dreds of apparently simple facts that
ho IMAM knows. facts whose locale IL In
no mans country where human IN
telllgeuce has never penetrated
Far instance, the teuntFy Gentle
man asks where does the house fly
go IN " inter and how does IL gsfi back ,
This sounds easy II Ia easy to account
Tor their continued existence through
Fuhth'tH NfHffir w "hHf H'ho'
fly scarcely loses n day from business
Thuughtlcssly enough most persons
readily agree with the experts who
have accounted for the house fly's
early appearance IN the spring, after
the rignrs ot Northern winter by
supposing that they we're ainteFed IN
some warm plare Hut recently Pref
Arthur Shtpley, of Cambridge, IT,
speaking before the Royal Society of
Arts ON insects aud the var, said of the
house dy We used To think that
some. In state Of suspended ANNA
ton. were carried on through the
rinttr months This ts, however. non
proven" tie concluded The manner
In which the interval between one ny
season and the nes, Is brtdged still
remains unsolyed
II Is thus shown that even so simple
a fact as hoa the house nv bridges the
gap between fall and spring ia more
Northern latitudes is AS much miss
Ing link as that between man and ape
There Is mitch set to discover Beglh
wilh the Az
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

children,
3 Flies should be prevented from
coming in contact with hands, face, ct
food of children Flies should BE- OK.
cmdci from the house as Ear as pos
sihlr
I Ali measures 80 diminish the pre-
yalence of iies should b. carried out
8 Sick children. especially these
with colds aud fever should be- care
fully examined by a physician
6 Patients suffering from anything
resembling iniantIIe paralysis should
be- protected from flies. nose throat
and bowel discharges should be- disin
fpclfd ~ burned. and the members If
the household should avoid contact
with crowds and RIth other peoples
children
: Personal cleanliness. hygiouir and
sanitary conditions ~ premises and
public places should be insisted upon
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
DON'T STOP ASSURED SUCCESS,

Before we could answer the Ham.
mond indicator the Lake Charles
American Press. being daily made
the following pthy rejniuder
THE Hammond indicator In vote
ing its opposition 10 pr nowlings re,
appointment. loitiIy says Had we
been In Dr. nowling's position anf
taken the stand that he took before
the April election. certainly we would
moi be- in his position today We would
never have applied 20 Gov Pleasant
for the reappoiutmeHt Ne do n"i
understand that Dr Bowling has made
peraonal application for his re-
appointment The people Of the state
have performed that Office for him
bat II would interest his friends ia
know what position he sas In and Shat
he took before the election that would
,lebaf him from considerations by q
Democratic governor. DESTROYS Of main
,ainlng the states health service We
adiure the vindiealor "a speak out
frankly and upeulr
Dr. nowings offeRse seems 10 h.
that he attended to his official duties
instead Of making campaign speeches
for Gov Pleasant This IL made q
heinots eifense by partisans who wish
10 show zeal. hut We hope is moi view
shared by the Governor himself In
spite Of the indicators denial, se
still insist that II would he as keen M
the next man 81 hold a Job In which II
was making good That's human
nature,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
TAE PRESIDENTS TaiHurE 70
TAE FARMER.

Just before signing the measure
Witch creates O system OF IL land loan
banks under direction of federal
board. the President made short
address. pointing out the benefits be
believed both farmers and the Invest
fng community would enjoy under It's
operation
la signing this bill, said the Pres
ident. Il have not ohly Il feeling Ut
profound satisfaction, but OF real graft
i,,dn that ve have completed this piece
~ legislation which | hope Will be i'm
meusely beneficial 80 the farmers OF
the country
"fhp farmers. II seems 10 me- have
occupied hitherto singular position
OF disadvantage. They have not had
the same freedom 10 gel credit ON their
real estate that others have had Who
were In manufacturing and commercial
enterprises. and while they have sus-
tanned our life, they old not in the same
degree with others share In the bene.
fits Of that life,
Therefore this bill. along @ith the
very liberal provisions Of the federal
reserve act puts them upon al equality
with all others Who have genuine
assets and makes tire great credit of
the country available TO them, One
eanuo, bat feel that this Ia delayed
justice 10 them. look forward to the
benefits of this bill, not with extras'
agant expectations, but With confident
expee tatian that II Will be Of very vide
reaching benefits, and, incidentally II
will be- Of advantage 10 the Investing
community, for | can imagine no more
satisfactory and sclid Investments than
this system will afford those who have
money to use !"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The Louisiana Dairymen's Associa'
ton wlll bold it's sixth annual eonyen'
ton Tuesday, July 20, al Alumnl Hall,
Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge. The program follows
Morning Session 10 Is.
Call 20 Order President i = West
Address of Welcome T. D. Boyd,
President Louisiana state University
Economical Production Of Milk aud
Cream nr c. II. Eckies. Professor Of
nairyiug, University Of Missouri
Making Conditions Favorable for
Cheaper Production of MIX la Louis.
lama DR. q r. Nesom Superintendent
live Stock Extension, l.. s. T.
Afternoon Session i30
Summary of Reports on Cost Of Pro.
ducing MIX In Louisiana Turner
Wright Office Of Markets aud Rural
Organization, 4 u. Dept Agriculture
Discussion. open to all Led by Eir
" Il. Dodson, Director of Experiment
stations. Louisiana State University
business Session : l5
Report OF Seeretary.Treasuref NJ
Cadwallader
Report If committees and election ol
officers
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
PARISH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.

1T Francisytile. la. Iuly u. 1919
At meeting NJ the Parish Democratic
Executive Committee held ai the Court
House, on Saturday, the 18th day Of Iuly.
1915, an cab ~ the roll there was a
quorum present and hy proxy
The Chairman, Nj Chaa. II Argue, he
ing absent, MIR Eugene y Muse wac
appointed Chairman pro Ismpore
The Chairman pro sempore then an.
nsoHced thai the ehjeei ~ the meeting
was to eail primary election for the
purpose ~ eisstinR members Of the srhnoi
Hoard for the seventh, Fifth and Second
Wards Of the Parish and on motion duly
seconded Il was resolved that said eles.-
lion be held on the i2th day 81 september.
1914 and that persons desiring 90 become
candidates In said primary election file
their written notification If candidacy
with the Chairman II this Committee
within ten DAYS from this date, accom-
panied by deposit ef two dollars and
Hsty cents
There beine no further business the
meeting, un motion, duly Neconded. al
taufned T. +. MUSE,
Chairman pro tenn
JAMES n, MELBOURNE,
Secretary
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Since the building of bridges In West
FeliclaRa the need of an adequate ferry
between Bayou Sara and the folnte
coupee shore Ia more than ever ae-
eentuated
bridges bring roads roads bring traf.
fie, and increased traffic demands
greater outlet. Since the creeks of the
parish have been bridged the people
Of the parish have had an outlet to the
east. and now one Ii needed TO the
west This can only be accomplished
by the operation Of ferry across from
HaytH Sara that will be able 80 care
for vehicles OF all kinds at q reasonable
rate Al present. 40 far as automobile
travel il concerned. West Felieiana Ia
la pocket. one way to get In aud ane
way TO get out, The charges of the
present ferry service are prohibiiiye.
In fact, II Is cheaper 10 motor from
Bayou Sara to baton Rouge. cross the
river there and then motor back up the
other eide opposite Bayou Sara than IL
In 10 eross from there by ferry and
sometimes II Is Just as quick
There Is not ferry between Natehez
and baton Rouge properly equipped
for transporting automobiles and horse
drawn vehicles. Should such a ferry
be- operated at Bayou Sara II will at
tract traitlc tina, is nov forced to so
10 one or the other al these places.
Traffic of this nature will naturally be
OF benehs 20 people of the parish
The matter Is being talked quite
freely on the streets and we hope 10
see II result In substantial Improve
ment as quickly as possible, Il would
certainly be- desirable to have good
ferry In operation la time Tor the
parish fair. as then people from the
vest side OF the river would be enabled
TO come and participate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
lNFAnTILE PARALYSIS.

The State Board ~ Health furnishes
the following information concerning
nfanlile paralysis, which is causing
such slaughter Of the inpoeents Ia New
York and other cities
/, is an acute communicable disease
caused by minute germs
Usually begins with symptoms Of
cold ia the head fever, Fcstiessness.
Mortality often not high, bat perma.
nent paralysis Of one ar more limbs
very frequent
Discharges from mouth. nose. throat,
and bowels, sources Of infection
Healthy persons may be- carriers Of
The disruse aud transmit a 10 others
Animals With distemper possible
sources Of danger
Files may carry 4 on their feet
PREVENTION.
The public should BE- warned when
disease IL prevalent 10 pas especial
attention to the hyRlenio surroundings
Of children, along the following lines
| Avoid public gatherings Of chill.
dren. especially crowded rooms, in.
Guiding picture shows, parties, picnlcs,
etc.
2 Children should not visit houses
where other children are III. nor should
grown people In contact with sick chill
dren kiss Of handle other peoples
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
SHADE AND SHELTER.

In the purchase of the old Gay home
in lherNiile parrish for use as a build
ms fer a consolidated school. the ten.
deucy is shown to utilize the old plan.
Dation houses for this purpose ln
some RESPECTS II il good one. for
these residences have vide galleries
al least. which are vi much needed for
dwelling and sehoolhouse alike tn this
climate The regularly designed new
sehuulhnuscs follow the plans of Nor
thern sehuulhouses, with neither shut.
ivrs nor Yerandas. hOs.llke structures
with no protection from the weather
for the children during play-hours,
especially as the nmiable custom OBJ
'alus uf turning the pupils Out 81 the
haildng AT recess. aud not allowing
them indoors We're there yeTanaas
aa a retreat from summer heat or
winter moisture a sensible provision
would be- made for the child The
building should be- designed for the
child. not the child sacrificed 10 The
building
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
FOR RURAL CREDITS BANK.

The bankers of New Orleans are
already moving In the matter OF the
eity's claim to one Of the twelve farm
loan banks which are 20 be established
In accordance With the Rural Credits
Act
New Orleans vas shamed before the
world by It's failure to secure reCogni
ton When the system Of federal re-
serve banks Was instituted II Ia but
bare Justice that she should now be
favored, being the metropolis of the
South and the natural terminus OF all
business Ia the MississippE Valley,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
Succession Of Willis T, Forester,
Deceased. No. $50.

state of louisiana, Parish Of Wea' Ne
nciana. Gath judicial District Court.
Notice 81 Filing Of Final Account.
Notice liz hereby given "a all whom Il
doth az may concern to shaw cause within
ten days from the present notification u
ans they have OF can. why the final &c
couat ale,l Ia the above entitled and MIN
hered succession, by Mrs fiinelle ~ For
rester, Administrative should net he APP
proved and homoIosatea and made tbs
judgment OF the Court
Witness the Hon Joseph l.. tiolsin
Judge Of the 2ith Iudl,tai District Court
this 2ist day of July. 1915
r. \. MUSE. Clerk II said Court
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
FHEELAko NOTES.

Mrs Talusso OF Jackson and sister,
Miss CaFfye Ryder of Norwood. visited
friends and relatives at Freeland this
week
Miss JAMIE Soweli of Slaughter was
With Miss Kate Harvey this week for
the revival meeting
Miss Iva Mae Mclean was the guest
of Miss Eva Harvey Saturday and Sun.
day. On account Of her mothers III
ness. she was called home suddenly.
Mr. Walker garmena Waited friends
at F'reeland on Wednesday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The German-Anefiaahs who vii
vote for hughes ON account Of faneEed
grievances against the President are
inviting disaster. Mr. Wilson's attitude
may not have been SO favorable to-
wards Germany as they may have
wished, but he kept the country out
Of var. and will continue 10 do so il
possible. What Republican president
weuld de-, urged on by the ship building,
ammunition and other mereenary In
terests that would favor war, Ii matter
for grave fears, Wilson we knew,
Hughes We do not know
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The Times pieayuhe finds parallels
between the Hon. John M. Parker
desertion NJ lhe Good Government
League, In the middle Of the stream,
wtth Col. Teddy Roosevelt's undFamat
ic leaving Of the Progressive party
l'nbecomiHg as was the former action
1t Is not comparable 10 the Roosevelt
ian deed as MIR parker's course vas
due to the seductive influence Of sa
preme hero Worship, while Rooseyelts
course VAS entirely selfish There IL
an element Of nobility in pursuing al
personal sacrifice an ideal be II enc Of
friendship cnly. but II h dasiafdly IL
kuIfe ones friends, as Roosevelt has
done. for selfish ends
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The passing OF Marion Swords re.
moves picturesque figure from Lou
isiana politics a man that welded
much influence. His opposition did
much to delay the abolition Of the fee
system. aud to make It's repeal in 1916
less effective, but that Is the worst
that can be- said OF him. In discharge
Of duty he Was fearless and efficient,
which all factions In st. Landry adj
mit,ed freely, mourning beside his bier.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
NOTICE TO THOSE HAVING
ANIMALS RUNNING
AT LARGE.

Any animals found on any Of my
premises will be driven into corral
where they viii be kept until called
for by the owners who wIll be charged
for feed and the expense of putting
them there.
Warning In hereby given To the
person or persons aho have been cut
ting my fences
t7-22,4tl n. r.. LEWIS,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Two Of the Louisiana Guard com.
mauds the Washington Artillery bat.
talon aud the Jennings cavalry troop
eatrained al Alexandria Tuesday af-
ieFnoon for Mercedes, Texas, the sta.
ton assigned To them on the Mexican
border I, is expected that the First
Louisiana infantry will follow very
soon. General Funston having ordered
that regiment, according TO report, 90
San Benito. near Mercedes. All Of the
Louisiana units are said Ga be fully
equipped Though they are not yet
recruited to full war strength. their
transfer to the border may serve 10
stimulate recruiting at the home
stations.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Brother kFehs seems skeptieal OF the
statement that BATON Rouge Ii tired Of
politics II liz like the crow firing OF
essine or Othello glad that his oecnpa'
tiou's gone,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The Ration Rouge ateTimes sd
glsos candidate Ponder that he Would
"hpifer stick Ia his issue" than a. harp
ou Henry ftlqua's appointment iiui
suppose he hasn't any other issun9
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

One thing is certain, woman suffrage
has a, length reached the point where
all the great political parties are trying
Ia gel nn favorable record concerning
H. even though they cheese the most
non-eamnlstal say possible
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Sheriff Martin, Democrat, will run
against Congressman Martin, Progress
siye, Ia the Third District for the lat.
ters seat Ia the House. a ease Of fifty
afsy. Hut let us hope II will be sixty
forty on election day In the plucky
shertff's favor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Three hearts that beat as one
paFaphraRes Mr. Amos Pom
DEF hui that isn't as lonely AZ nnlY one
heart beating hy itself and for Itself
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

THE rain broke up the preparedness
parade. didn't It?
"yes Nobody thought 10 bring an
umbrella Lampeon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Mr. parker's uhexpurgated opinion
Of 7 Ronsevelt's behavior would make
Interesting II not edifylag reading.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The prohlhitlunists offer 30 John M
of place on their ticket was not only
barren but dry.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

The threatened general Railroad
strike In the United States would call
for such demonstration from Uncle
Sam that would bring both organized
labor and railroad corporations to sheIF
senses II stands 10 reason that the
old gentleman would not tolerate q
strike that would stop the wheels OF
commerce aud prevent the distribution
OF food siuffs and the other aeeessaries
oi life lie would declare martial Law
aud run trains Thta In turn would
give him taste Of the SWEETS Of
government ownership that would ho;
be exactly pleasing 10 the "bloated
Stockholders" Of the railroads And
there yea are.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
Jury vENtREs.

Grand Jury for the August Term, 1916
Of the gath judicial District Court, TOT the
Parish Of West felieiana, La, eommsnc
ing Monday August 7. 1915
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

Some weeks ago. We commented un'
fasorabIy Oh the billboards that stand
IN front Of the Rest Room In one OF
baton Rouse's principal thoroughfares,
When the owner of the property vas
interviewed on the subject. he said
that II the billboard were removed he
sould add iifty dollars 10 the price Of
rental Of the Rest Room building. thus
discouraging all efforts In that direc,
tion II is clear that II rests therefore
with the capitol city authorities to
regulate billboard advertising one Of
the greatest of nuisances II any def.
ntte steps are 10 be- taken towards
making III the capital city beautiful.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
NOTICE.

Automobiles will not be permitted
I'm the Rosedown feld.
JAS. II. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22

hereby certify the above and foie'
going 10 bs a true and correct list Of the
Grand and Petit Jury for the August Term
isia. IT the above aaned Court this goth
,iay ~ July, 1916
r. 4 MUSE, Clerk af said Court
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-22
''L.ITTLE ADS.''

FOR SALE ~ Hereford Bulls. tick
immune. sl5o0e II. r, COOPER,
It's Stepensdaie, La
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-06
COMING THURSDAY LOU TELLEGEN in
 THE UNKNOWN"

Based on the Novel Red Mirage" by l. A. R. Wylie. Lou Tellegen is the husband of the famous Geraldine Farrar.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-06
FOR MISS PITTMAN
 AND MIR. GUTHRIE

First of the many pre-nuptial at- fairs planned in honor of Miss Mill dred Pittman and MT. Martin Guthrie whose marriage takes place June 20, was beautifully planned party given them last evening by Mir. and Mrs. Jno. V. Tedford and Miss Bess Vaughn at the Tedford home on Christian Ridge. In the rooms thrown open to the guests fragrant sweet peas in Dresden tints were at tractively arranged in low bowls 800 was enjoyed throughout the evening, after which beautiful prizes were awarded Miss Sue Jones and Adam Guthrie for high score and to the honor guests. The hostess was grac- iously assisted in caring for her guests by Mesdames Greeson, Davis, Cox and Henderson, while Misses Beulah Greeson, Gertrude Davis and Ger trude Guthrie punched.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-06
DRUG 6 TORE

San-TOx Pile SuppOsitOries are guaranteed to relieve Bleeding and Itching Piles. soc per box of 20 SuppOsitories, at Hesterly Drug Store
 k. H. Potter, representing the Redpath- Horner Chautauqua, arrived in the city last evening and is busy with the committees arranging for the attractions which begin here on Tuesday, June 18th.
 The ladies are again requested to be at the City Park tomorrow morn ing, June 7th, at o'clock and assist in cleaning off the ground for the Chautauqua that will be here on the 18th. Be there if you can and if you cant send some one with a strong
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-06
CHAUTAUQUA TICKET SELLERS

Mir E. H. Potter, the advance rep resentative for the Redpath- Horner Chautauqua, is here today and wishes to meet all of the young ladies who are going to enter the contest for sell ing tickets.
 The local committee has offered a number of prizes for the sale of tick cts and MT. Potter can give you some information which will help you very much toward winning the prize.
 The meeting will be held at eight o'clock in the Grammar School build ing Come!
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-06
CITY COUNCIL HELD REGULAR MONTHLY MEET
 ING LAST NIGHT

The City Council held it's regular monthly meeting at the city hall last evening The resignation of Supt. Taylor of the Water & Light Plant was requested, to become effective on the first of july. As yet there has nos been another electrician secured but Nlr Taylcr's successor will be lected within a few days. Besides the regular monthly pay roll three vas litt'e other business before the reet- ing.