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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
FAIR MATTERS.

The officers OF the parish fair are 10
be commended for the excellent rules
and regulations formulated for the
operation OF the Fair These are pub
lished ON frat page, and should be read
carefully and then flied for reference.
The selection OF ehairmen Of the va
rious department committees have all
been wisely made. and this fact will do
much to insure the success OF the Fair.
Mrs. o. ID. Brooks. chairman of the
Womea's Department. Is an exception
ally good choice a. she Ia energetic
and taetful. has both taste and skill
and much executive ability The ladies'
OF the parish should rally TO her
support and assist her In planning and
developing ideas along lines both old
and new. so that there shall be some.
thing different" a, the Fair, as well as
the older features Mrs A, + Barrow
and Miss Zellie tawrason are also
excellent selections, and deserve the
cooperation Of ell interested Ia their
respective departments,
Mrs. Brooks IL calling for an organi.
zasioa meeting, Tuesday next. April 25,
at 4 o'clock. at the court house.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

Chas. Noteworthy has some interest.
Ing tales 10 tell of the jungle lie took
Prof. sargent's party 10 Naiehea last
week. The trip going was without
Incident. but on the return II raiRed,
and Homochltto swamp was something
terrible.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

The frat dance OF the series planned
by the choir of Grace Church 10 par.
ehsse an organ, takes place Wednes-
day evening April &c, Admission for
persons over ten years. Csc. under that
age, 10 eents,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
~ YOU SHOULD DIE TONIGHT

Would you leave your wife and chill
drea protected A policy In the Mutual
Life Insurance. Co. OF New York 10 the
best protection there Is.
MRS. w. Il. FORESTER. Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

beginning Sunday. train No. 30, re
turning 10 New Orleans, will leave
Bayou Sara at $3.50 instead Of 25e
This schedule will apply only for
Sundays.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
PREPAREDNESS

For your family Ii best represented by
policy 10 the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York.
MRS. w. T. FORESTER, Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
Church Notices
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev. r. Hembouts, Rector.

EaBter Sunday
Early Mass. a. IN.
High Mass, 10 o. M.
BenedietIen, 4 D. m.
Immediately after High Mass there
Will be meeting OF all the Catholic
gentlemen TO discuss matters OF the
Chnrch's interests. Mr. J. M GailaE.
han and posaibly others of Baton
Rouge will be here TO address the
meeting.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

Since his residence here Father
Rombouts has she angelus runs regii.
larly. This beautiful old custom In
an edlfyiag one.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
ST. FANC|SVLLE
LyCEUM COURSE
LAST NUMBER Of THE SERIES
Monday, April "a
torialnsiIy Booked for May Is, 1871
THE STONE OF aAAksEck,"
A Travsloeae by aesIIe w. jefferson,
q Picture Pilgrimage from the
Pyramids 10 Panama.

Mr.. jefferson and his Trayelogues
are known quantities. Hundreds oil
audiences from every walk of life have
listened TO him and have given their
approval OF bis unrivaled motion pie.
lures and beautiful slides, his vital
message founded on bedrock lnforma'
tIon; his clear voice and graphic pre-.
sentation. off OF which places him In
the front rank Of lecture entertainers
Remember. this Traselogue Is not
reaching people with pictures alone,
but wigh real entertainment and q
strong. vital. hamaninterest story that
faithfully aud foreefully portrays the
enduring Ideals of this age. 30 that the
helpful influence OF this message Will
never be lost from the liyes Of those
who hear IT,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

We ace BY the weoaviile Republican
that III, A. Spsllman ef Alice has par.
chased Ford
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

81 franeisysiEe, La, April ", 1915,
! rseeiyei The within notice Of special
meeting 81 the Hoard IT Aldermen of che
TowH Of 81 Francisyille. louisiana. and
ssFvssi sage on the following members
more than three 49, hours before the hour
set for the meeting
r. a Haaiitsn. personal
Rudolph Yunkes deinieiie,
George Rettig, personal
a. " Newman. personal
L. w Rogers. personal
tssiEnedl q =. DAVIDSON. Marshal
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

Sol Levy is enjoying his Ford car,
bought last week
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22

Easter Day
Holy Communion, 7:se a. nj.
Church School. s;3e a. m.
Holy Communion and Sermon, III ain.
Easter Carol Service. 6 .. M.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
81. FrnnelsYllle. Ia. anil y. isle.

q. l. Pi.nTTtsGER. clsfs
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
UNIONISTS CALL ON PRESIDENT

hington.-Presidcn Gompcrs,
Vice President OConnell, Treasurer
Lennon and Secretary Morrison OF the
American Federation of Labor urged
President Wilson, last week to put a
stop to the competition of enlisted mu-
sicians of the government with civilian
musicians. 1t was shown that the gov
ernment furnishes uniforms and instru-
ments to these enlisted men and pays
them good salaries, and that they then
enter into competition with civilian mu-
sicians, who walk the streets while the
government musicians play i'll hotels
and elsewhere at a rate lower than the
private citizen can afford.
The unionsts also asked the Prcsi-
dent to favor the Smith-FIugheS bill tor
industrial education and vocational
training.
President Wilson was presented cop
les OF a resolution passed by the \. +,
of l.. convention against ship subsidies,
which take public moneys for the pur-
pose OF promoting private gain. The
resolution favors the creation OF an
American merchant marine to be man
ned by American seamen under condl-
tons that will make them an effective
naval reserve.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
ADJUSTMENTS
I.l' ItIC'.

Mr.. MacFarlanc has had most in
teresting career as an opera singer and
ballad singer Tor a number of years, but
until he went into the all-star cast OF
" rilby' at the Shubcrt theatre in New
York last summer, and in Boston last
autumn, and III which he played the part
OF he Laird, he had never appeared
in a dramatic performance In his new
play The Heart o tn Heather" he por-
trays the role OF a rollicking young Scot
who leaves his home as boy to become
soldier of fortune, and wins his way
III strange climcs with his charm of per-
sonality, his cifcrvcsccnt spirits and a
rich, natural voice. Love- romance ad-
venture and thrills are harmoniously
blended i'll this charming story Of Scot
land in the early 18th century The cos
tunes are unique, attractive and abso-
lutely correct as to the period, etc. The
play is sweet, wholesome, and clean as
the provcrbal whistle. MIR. MacDon-
ough, the author, has provided many
striking situations which gives the
comedy many interesting characters. \
company of thirty distinguished artists
support the young star, including Viola
Gillette, Walter Connolly, Colin Camp
bell, Gilda Leary, Jack McGraw, a. =.
Kaye, Barlowe Borland, Aadge Cor
coran, II. Henry lIandon, James Cooper,
Henry Travers, Eleanor Daniels, and
others, who have been at different times
prominent in successful plays OF recent
vintage. During the action Of the comedy
Mr.. McI'arlanc will sing several new
songs including no Mans Land"
Heart O tn Heather" Lass o My
Dreams and "A Longin for Mother "
The incidental and atmospheric music is
composed by Mr. Raymond IIubbcll the
musical director OF the New York Hip
pOdromc
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
NEWS FROM FALL RIVER.

Fall River, MasS.-lron moldcrs have
secured wage increases of % cents a
day in one shop. After a three days
strike in another shop the management
posted the increase and stated it was
being considered when the strike was
called" When the unions committee
visited the company officials, they de
clarcd they intended running a non-un-
Ton, or ,o-callcd open shop The strike
D, still ON at this place, as the iron
muldcrS refuse To exchange their unlon-
ism for - cents day.
NJ meeting OF Portuguese, Hebrew,
French and liuglish-spcaking carpenters
locals a demand for an increase of 10
cents an hour, to take effect May l, was
agreed TO.
The strike OF freight handlers and
lungshorcmcn for wage increases from
40 tn - cents an hour and one hour for
supper, is still ON. \ gang of strike
breakers was imported from Boston, but
80 OF them have been discharged because
of their destruction of the company
property.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
OLYMPIC THEATER.

At the Olympic Thcatcr Manager
Harry Hart offers as its next week
tApril 9TH attraction, the heavily adj
vertlsed and much hcraldcd Girls from
the l'ollics Company, headed by the
clever Jew comedian, Harry Stcppc, who
is wcll-ltnown to the lovers OF burlcs-
que in this city. Always clever enter
taincr in any part he portrayed, it is said
that his character OF Mistit Cohen in
the two-act musical burIcsquc, Cohen
in Chinatown" cclipscs his former ci-
forts. The first act is laid in Chinatown,
New York, and the second on top OF
the Palace roof garden. lie is assisted
by an able cast and a chorus OF thirty
five young and shapcly girls, in songs
and dances Of the period. Matinecs will
be given daily.
Added Attractions - Tuesday night
plantation and battle royal Wednesday
night, chorus girl waltz contest; Thurs
day night, sparring contests; Friday
night, real amateur show; Saturday
night, the big country store,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
STAGE STARS AWAKE;
UNIONISM FAVORED

New Hork.-Failure to secure an
equitable contract between theatrical
managers and themselves has resulted
in the unanimous adoption of a resolu-
ton by the Actors Equity Association,
last week. that the question of joining
with the American Federation of Labor
be submitted at the annual meeting OF
the association. to be held next May.
Nearly 900 actors and actresses attended
the meeting, which was presided over by
its president. Francis Wilson. Before
the vote was taken Wilton Lackeye,
Digby Bell and other actors spoke i'll
favor of the plan. President Wilson
said:
Our members, having suffered for
years under various injustices, or from
various injustces, felt OF course, that
our demands were equitable, and the
managers felt that they were equitable.
They not only felt that they were equit-
able but knew they were. But they also
said, equitable as they may be, let us
see YOU come on and get them. They
even dared us to come and get them, and
up to the present time we have been
afraid to take the dare
Are we any less important as pro-
fession, as a people, than the stage me
chanics? They took the dare, and they
now have equitable contracts. Are we
any less important than the musicians: !:
Are we not more artistic? Are we not
more hysterical than musicians Yet
these temperamental and hysterical mu-
sicians. from the snare drummer up to
PaderewSki. took the dare and they now
have equitable contracts.
II am not discouraged. have great
confidence in the fact that the actor will
not stand forever under the insulting
declaration Of the manager OF being the
chief business boob of the universe,
blind to his own interests and to his own
dignity. We must move in this matter.
Listening to the voice Of caution, we
have delayed, and delayed, and delayed
until nothing has been accomplished to-
ward our equitable demands.
Similar meetings were held on the
same day in other sections of the coun-
try. Vaudeville actors and actresses are
organized in the White Rats Actors
Union and are affiliated to the American
| Federation Of Labor
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
Treatment Not Liberal.

1t is conceded that the Govern
ment's treatment OF its employees is not
as liberal as it should be, and that many
reforms in the service are demanded.
The pay is regarded as inadequate and
there has been popular agitation in ia
Vor OF civil pension system. But in
spite Of these grievances, the Govern
mcnt has never yielded its contention
that there is Il decided difference be
tween the position OF clerks working
for the Government and OF the en-
ploycS OF private corporations. II
Government employees, because OF dis
satisfaction with the acts OF Congress,
are to be permitted to strike, chaos i'll
the Government service is predicted.
If Government clerks are to be permit
ted to organize for purposes OF strike,
carrying the idea to its logical conclu
sion, soldiers and sailors should have
the same privilege. The Government
has stood by this contention, although
not denying the Federal workers the
right to organize for the purpose OF
promoting their own interests; but their
organization i'll affiliation with the great
labor body of the nation has given rise
to doubts and misgivings.
Some of the executive orders which
from time to time have been issued
denying clerks the right to take active
part in politics or to present petitions
for changes in working conditions, cN-
ccpt through their superior officers with
out appeal to members of Congress, have
been the occasion of dissatisfaction and
annoyance. But these restrictions, cX-
cepting the prohibition Of political ac-
/ tivity, have substantially vanished, and
the clerks side of any situation is now
readily presented to the attention OF
| Congress Opponents of the plan of
unioniZation point as an argument to the
railway mail clerks strike i'll 1893, when
/ Dcbs was the active agent and when -
railroads were paralyzcd, entailing in
tcrruption Of the mail service and ser
ious interference with all commerce. The
French government railway strike OF
1910 is referred to as another instance OF
the effect of unioniZng Government en-
ploycs. On October 10 Of that year d
general strike Of railroad employees was
called and the railway service OF tn,
country was crippled. Communication
with Great Britain was interrupted anc
the food supply of Paris was cut off
The strike was settled pcrcmptorily whel
the prime minister issued his call to tn,
colors and the striking employees, be-
ing liable To military duty, had to re.
spond and were then assigned to the mil.
tary task OF operating the railways
That particular power, however, is no
vested i'll this government, and it prob
|sl,t La l,.,Nr. TO, 1,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
EMPRESS THEATRE.

One OF the best, most brilliantly equip
ped and splcndidly artistic character
comedians in America will, with his
company OF clever associates next week
headline remarkable show at the En-
press theatre. The distinguished visitor
is Edward ltsmondc, who has always
previously appeared under the costlicst
vaudeville conditions, and whose per
Torrance here next week is an event of
considerable importance.
Mr.. Esmondc, in addition to his
pralscworthy gilt as an actor of notable
llnish and ability, is justly regarded as
the foremost artist III "makc-up' on the
american stage, and although practical
ly a young man. his assumption OF old
age is SO true to life that it Is realistic.
For the last ten years his prominence in
the theatrical world has been such that
Inc has continuously held one OF the high
positions in the White Rats Actors I'm
ion-now affiliated with the American
Federation OF Labor; and unless all
signs fail, he will soon be elected pres
ident OF that influential organization.
Mr.. Esmondc will make his appear
ancc i'll the Empress show in his latest
play, one OF superior callbrc and of
screaming delight he Soldier ol Prop
Vile 1t will be a rare treat for En-
press audiences.
Another act ON the same bill OF equal
merit and excellence, but OF different
type, is that OF West and Van Siclcu
who have also appeared in the highest.
priced vaudeville theatres in the coun
try as a big feature OF their shows
They call their beautiful and claboratcly
staged act The Rose Nrbor' 1t l.
dainty and harmonious.
Also on the bill are these llrst-clas
acts Charles Gibbs, the prince OF mimic,
and the human phonograph; the Dune
din Duo, whose acts abountS in man!
surprises; Rath Brothers, in move
study in Brawn; Lewis and Chaplin, il
yollcy OF screaming nut spc,alticS
and two reels OF comedy film.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
LONGSHOREMEN MAKE GAINS.

Baltimore-For the first time in the
history Of thcr organization the Long
union has signed contracts
with the principal ship owners at this
port. Wages are increased and working
conditions improved. About $500 long
shoremen are benefited.
The International Longshoremen's as
sociation is conducting an organizing
campaign along the Atlantic seaboard,
and officials say their membership has
been increased from 5000 to 5000 as a
result. They predict that $4,000 mem
bers will be enrolled in New York City
alone by July /.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01

Congressman Borland, OF Missouri,
Is III large measure responsible for the
general response of Federal clerks to
the invitation OF the \. +. OF l.. to
enter the field oi labor politics. Mr..
Borland, III a rider to the legislative
appropriation bill. cndcavOrcd to in
crease the working hours ul the clerks,
without corresponding Increase in their
pay, and although the attempt failed
IN the House, II OccaSloncd great deal
OF irritation among Uncle Sans civil
service employees. The Burland rider
unqucstionably made the Federation
propaganda more palatablc To the
clerks and much easier for the Fedora
ton And yet on the surface of things,
the clerks would appear to gain moth
ing by organization except what might
be called the moral support OF the Fed
Grafton, and the Federation itself would
seem to gain nothing from the new al
tillatiOn Members ut Congress who
are not FULLY rcCuuCilcd to the situa-
ton point To- a statement made in 1871
before the House Committee ON Re
/ form IN the Civil Service, when Frank
/ Morrison. secretary ol the \ T. OF L.,
/ took the position that II Government
/ clerk, did not strike, they had the right
to resign, and that III one man has the
right To- resign, q thousand men have
the right To- resign But the answer
Is made that, ii the basic idea thu, ad
NauCcd Is that ii the clerks, as an or.
gained body purpose tu enforce their
demand by wholesale resignation
prosecution under the law defining con
Spiracy certainly would result Ii In,
clerks are proceeding under the as
sumption that action ui concerto,
character could thu, be- had without
violating the law against striking, the,
would bc confronted hN a situation
quite a, mcuaCIup and disturbing
The movement looking ln the union
l/atIuu ut Government clerk, 0, mol
ui recent origin m the thirty first au
nual convention pl the \ T. cot t.. hrl,
in Atlauta. Ga. m iglI. q vigorous
statement "a, Co the necessity ui prumut.
ing such uuiuuilliiuu wa. made. lh,
report ui the convention proceeding
promises that during the next session
.ul COugrc--. every yUdtINur will h,
made To- secure the enactment pi thr
legislation Ga bill tu permit civil ~grN
ice cmpluyc, tu organize 100 order thI
all Government employee may thor
uughly and completely enjoy the CON
Stitutional right ui Tree speech. peace
ful aSScmblagc and pctitioning of Con
Fl grcS,. The 1912 convention aduptC'
, a resolution n,tructiug all organizer
oi the Federation tu use every effort &,
organize Government clerk, \ -imi
, lar resolution wa, adopted m lgl.
: again in 1913 The organizer, kcp
to their tasks, but met with little sue
y cess until the feeling produced by th
y presentation oi the Burlaud amend
mcnt played into their hands.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01

Chicago.-About 200 actors and act
rcsscs, members of the Actors Equity
Association, discussed joining with the
American Federation Of Labor at a
meeting last week Among the promi-
nent stage folk present were John Drew
and Blanche Ring. 1t was agreed that
final action should not be taken until
all members of the association could
vote on the question.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-04-01
SECURE EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

Detroit. Mich.-Two hundred employ
es of the American Electrical Heater
company have reduced hours from ten to
eight with 1O-hour wage after four
davs' strike. These workers, both men
and women, are organized.
The sun., 1916-12-24
FRANCE WILL ALSO
TILL ALL IDLE LAND
Christmas Economy Practised
at Home, but Soldiers Will
Fare BOuntifully.

PARIS. Dec. 23.-The Minister OF Con.
merce has introduced a bill empowering
the Agricultural Department to put I'M,
cultivation all unoccupied land. This i,
in line with similar action taken in Enc.
land.
The celebration Of Christmas alons n.
nshting front in France is regarded a,
Of more Importance than that Of the peo
pie at home. Families every where A..
denying themselves To send great ou,,.
titles of comforts. delicac'es and u,cr.
gifts to the men at tho front.
In addition to this ~abnegation the no,
spirit OF economy in France is cau,ips
much reserve in buying. TNe grostr
weight OF the war has limited sharp,
anything In the nature Of indulgence In
festivities. The shops have unusually
few patrons. and there will he no relax,.
ton Of the early closing hours OF res,au
rants. none of the customary midnir n,
suppers. no midnight masses and m
watch-niRht meetings. tho church author.
tiles having decided to effect a saving II,
lighting and heating.
The provincial cities are following the
example OF Paris. Tho Government T.,
deferring until the day after Christina
the compulsory restrictions in regard a.
private heating and lighting.
ThiA is the first time since ire W.
began that children are feeling it, ron.
sequences IN the way OF rcS'rict.o- n,
modification Of Christina, distribution
IN line with the new regime of erouomio,
The number Of toys on sale Is much p.
duced and the trade In them Is difrlr.
ished. Dreary weather conditions A..
forecast for Christmas.