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The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
CHRISTMAS MESSAGES

4 gifted woman las dying by inches
tpw weeks since, and her layorIle
eIub sent her iu n bunch at beautiful
roses "oh am 80 glad that ihoy sent
them NOW when ! can enjoy them.
she exclaimed. her eyes filling with
tears It is u new and striking Illus
iratlou at the eptgfam More tatty
less rpilgpby The latter II sincere,
is not va he ,irsplsed. as it marks the
difference of a human being passage
from earth. rather than lhat ul a dumb
beasts It sets in enduring form "a
record Df his Firlurs bH aO far as 80
know the eptla N cauuot reach the
dull. cold ear Of death Most of us
believe that IL does reach beyond, bnt
sluee we eaaEol know. II Is safest TO
show appreciation Of the living They
can hear the words Of praise and they
can see the smile ot approval The
tafiy uttered sweet to them and makes
life the more enjoyable
ln this connection and IN this season
II Christmas cards letters and pres.
ents. II is eell to remember that there
are friends In 1916. who will not he
here In December taiI Theirs may
be the cpitaph then, but il Is not too
late now for the tafIy not tafff Ia the
sense of fattory. but something sweet
to the mental taste 4 mere picture
card sent 90 an absent frlrud wlIl speak
in him OF her nt friendly remembrance
and the less frequent tb" intercourse,
the more appreciated because uuny
pectpd Search the reCcsses OF your
memory toF old time friends to receive
This seasouahle attention An old
school teacher. a half forgotten class.
mate az army camfHde. some faithful
servant OF former days. some one gho
has shown you kindness OF sympathy
in the paaf eIll appreciatn such card
Uu il uoy The simplest taIiy is better
Than the eFauhert cplaphy to that
human sael who max BE- huugurtng
and thtfstfuE for q loving word from
you
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
PEACE WITHOUT PREPARATION
IMPOSSIBLE.

What virtually amounts TO a hat
rejection Of Germahy's recent peace
proposal BY the entente allied govern.
menls Was announced In London Tues.
day Dec ~ Speaking before an euor.
nous crowd that packed the chamber
Of the House of Commons and over
flowed into the streets for blocks
around Premier t.IoydGeorge said that
il vas felt that they should know be-.
fore entering negotiations that Ger.
many was prepared to aeeeae 20 the
ouIg terms wheFeon IL was possible for
pence 10 be obtained and maintained
ia Europe The premier said that with.
out reparattou peace would be i'm.
possible
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
TORPEDO aoAT oEsTRoYERs
MAKING TRIP UP RIVER

Toe Southern Recruiting ieadquaf
gars lpr tbr United States Navy, at New
Orleans bas made announcement that
Orleans. has announced that the tor.
podo hogt dpstruyers Stefgett, Mona.
CHAN aud Iamson after visit 10 New
Orleans. Uu IaHmry End viii proceed
up the Mississippi River to visit the
important towns OF Louisiana and
Mississippi The itinerary as arranged
is as follows
Nv New Orleans, la. Jan ., 1917
Ar n0Haldsunyille. Ia Ian .
~ pouailsonville, La, Jan 6
Ar Paquemlae la, Jan 6
lK plaqucmiHc. La. Jan 10
AZ Baton Rouge La Jan 10
iv Baton Rouge. La. Jan IL
Ar bayou Sara, La. Jan lg
Lg bayou Sara, la. Jan ~
Ar Natchoz Miss. Jan. rs
iE NatChez. Miss, Jan "a
Ar Nickshurg Miss. Jan "a
iy (lcksburE Miss, Jan 80
The following commissioned officers
are aboard the dcgiroycrs. and 1t is
very probable that Lieutenant Com.
m8Hder L. q purterReld. who is In
charge at the Southern Recruiting Dis.
ir}ct Of The Navy Department and
either commissioned officers will ae.
company The ships Sterett LieuioR.
ant JleI g. " Simpson. Lieutenant
Ugr J " Gates. and Assistant Pay.
master NJ G Mcrrtman Monaghan
Lieutenant ljgl ] p Cox, Lieutenant
f VI taRoehe t.amsou Lieutenant
gowaa. aud AssIstpnt surgeon q. G..
Footc
The vessels viii be open 80 visitors
tn The afternoons during their stay.
The Navy department liz sending
these ships on this visit to stimulate
the interest IN recruiting In this sec,
ttoH Recently the department created
four recruiting districts for the Navy
placing the headquarters at the South.
ern district In New Orleans with Lieut..
Commander Louis II portcraeld in
charge, Under the difectiSn OF the
Southern office these ships will make
The trip up the river that the cities Of
Louisiana and Mississippi may get frst
hand Information as to the advantages
that the Navy offers 20 young men Of
the right sort.
During The cruise Of these vessels,
said Lieut. Commander porterfeld. the
Navy Department will try to demon.
strate the many advantages the Navy
offers The pay in the Navy, on the
average Is much higher than In civil
life the maH.o warsman is always sure
of his job the men Ia the Navy are
given excellent food, the opportunities
for travel are very good, every recruit
is given a complete outfit Of clething
Jon his enlistment, his pay begins as
soon ~ he Is enlisted liberal allow
aHcrs are made for re.enlistmeHt. Ger.
tain allowances are made for special
duties. every recruit has a very good
chance Of promotion aud the recruit is
given an opportunity 10 learn some
trade Ia fact, the advantages are so
many that the average mother and
father would insist upon their son
Joining the Navy a. a part Of his eduea,
ton If they but knew Of the many
opportunities this branch Of the service
offers
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The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

None of us does enough tu insure the
negro shIIds helHg bgppy and aarml'
clad al Christmas 4 bit of candy a
doll au apple uu old garment thFsp
are easily uitbtu your reach for such
an our. after la, .sh giving to luuf ovn
lovrd ones IT every housrR,tf would
look after enc such family the sum
total of happiness would br large ia
Nest Foliclaua bee "a 1915 Inas
much as }t have doue II nnto the least
the cid sweet assurance comes ta US
afrsh aE this season
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
CHILDREN AS AEALTA
CRUSADERS.

I'm order i0 interest the ~ a0U 600
school children of the United States
in the autttuhrfcuEnsE campaign the
boys and girls viIi hp organized into
Modern Health Crusaders, q uca So
etoty being formed under the direction
uf the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
Auy boy or girl tH the United States
not less than 8 nor more than is. who
sells OF buys at least 10 Red Gross
Seals, and Who agrees to the Crusaders
heaIth rules, wtII receive a certificate
OF enrolment When Be sells % tc 50
s~ils. he gets a buttun and becomes
Squire. and when be reaches lHn to 2ba
seals a silver plu with the rank Of
knight Those bo sell 1ea seals set
geld pin With the rank oG knight
Hamergt Leagues of Maarm Health
Crusaders WiII be formed Iu connection
with schools clubs churches and other
organizations These vii become part
ot State Lcgious and later the National
Legion
The object ot these organizations.
says Chas NJ DgForest. National Red
Cross Seal Sales Manage, is not to
secure money for The aBtttuherculosls
movement. bat rather to give the chIE
dran definite tasks whereby they help
the health campaign Every hos and
FtrI must promise to try his best 10
keep the following rules
L Always breathe fresh mir. Never
study. work or play in a room with.
out a window open Take ten deep
brealhs every day.
"2 Eat nourtshiug food sud chew it
thoroughly Drink plenty of pure water
and use your oWu cup. Avoid food that
is hard to digest, like heavy pie and
cake and much candy Never eat ct
drink anything that wcakens thu body.
likr alcoholic drinks
"a Make sure that everything You
puf ia your mouth Is clean Wash your
hands aisays before eating aud bathp
your whole body often Clean your
T.
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

II h cruel 10 weaken the ehilds idea
Of The umHipotence of Santa Claus
Tenaefly guide your child TO long only
for what Is possible for you TO procure
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

f. 4 I.ahoYe Baton Rouge carries
fiIl line Of mems elotbiHg from sock
20 collar nny from q West Feliciana
boy tsD1l
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

Remember that what you give chill
dren brings more pleasure than thrice
the amount for grown-ups.
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

FOE SALE / set Of stoddard's Lee.
lures, full leyant, cost s65, now $50.
and set Of Harvard classics, Renals.
sanee edition, cost s4s, nov s25 Apply
TO \, this office ti6.2l
LOST Between the Star Iliii school
house and Fairytew plantation. a mans
watch heavy gold chain and Masonic
charm, set with small diamonds and
rubies Liberal reward for It's return
or any information that may lead SO
its recovery. MARY FOLKEs i62
ron SALE one registered Duroc.
Jersey boar | year old. Apply 10
Mrs. c n Mcguire. st Franelsyllle La.
FOR SALE 3 h. ,. Fairbanks Morse
gasoline engine, Can be seen In opera.
tion at True Democrat office.
FOR SALE Century Dictionary com.
pIete for s25 90 cash $500 on time.
at this office.
FOR SALE Remington Hammer Gun,
$500, Automatic Winchester Riae.
No &c. $1,000 apply this Office
Cottage for rent, moderate charge.
Apply 10 +. $. Muse. t2Dtfl
FOR SALE At BARGAINS
one i0-h p. international Harvester
Co engine.
one 4hp. International Harvester
CO engine On truck, with saw outfit
one Ford SIS tractor
CHAs. wEYpERT.
MARE ron SALE. W. C Howell.
Balns, La,
FOR SALE Red RustProoi Seed
Oats, Lespedeza and peayine Hay
JAS. =. BOWMAN.
The Hereford Cattle Co. offers for
sale grade Hereford Cattle, registered
Duroc,Jersey Hogs, and Angora Goats.
Prices reasonable Address 81. Fran
eisville. La. t2i2,i6tfl
NOTICE.
Automobiles viii not be permitted
In the Rosedown field.
JAS. p. BOWMAN
MONEY TO LOAN.
We can lend 40so Of the value Of
your farm. payable from 8 to 10 years
For further particulars address
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

We can lend A0eo of the value OF
your farm. payable from 8 to 10 years
For further particulars address
WOOD & DOWNS.
ST. Francisviils. Ia
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
NOTICE or OPENING OF
REGISTRATION BOOKS
State Of Louisiana. Parish ot
West FellciAua

Public notice Is hereby given that
the Registration Books for the Parish
Of West Feliciana witl be open for the
Registration Of all persons desiring 10
register at the Clerks once of said
Parish. commencing oa the End day
eg Januagy 1917 Es. MUSE.
Registrar OF Voters.
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23

Il is still a far cry TO world peace
The true Democrat., 1916-12-23
LITTLE ADS"

FOR SALE set Of stoddard's .ee.
lures, fulI leyant, cost s65. now $50.
and ] set Of Harvard classics, Renals.
sanee edition, eost s4s. nov s25 Apply
TO \, this office ti62l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
NEWPORT. .sILETz ROAD

Edwin Hart nnd Clint Archibald
arrived home last night from the ST.
letz, coming out by way of Indcpend-
enee. Archibald returned after short
stay here, and Hart will remain until
Monday before going back They arc
working with the surveying crew OH
the line from Hoekins to Newport,
through tho Siletz. Already IL miles
have been built. The project now is to
complete the line TO the Pacific, so that
the rich timber belt of the Siletz will be
tapped. Newport people and timber own
ers have raised 100000 as bonus for
the work. 1t is said there is no doubt
that work will be pushed the coming
summer, completing the road. On all
sides there are signs speaking for a
great development of the timber busi-
nes sof the northwest, looking ahead
TO an enormous demand for lumber
in the near future, which is already
being felt in the business, as result
OF the European war, retarded tempo-
rarily in the northwest by u lack of ears
to move the prodnet. Albany Demo-
crat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
Margaret Mason
Writes From London
By Margaret Mason.

BY Margaret Mason.
The Argentines speak Spanish tongue
Brazilians Portuguese,
And after several weeks or so
got quite tired of these.
/ lOnged to get to London town
Where English "she is spoke"
And folks would "savvy' all 1 said
And l get" every "bloke."
Alas! I am in London town,
L stroll along the Strand,
But / don't comprehend their talk
And they don't understand.
! would I were in old New York
Where every child and man
Knows how, when and where to talk
Good straight American.
London, Now 2.-(By mail)-We
Americans really ought to learn three
foreign languages, French, Spanish and
English.
Of course in ther countries it helps
a bit when you don speak the native
tongue to gcsticulate wildly and talk
with your hands. You can't hand out
anything like this in London though
and got away with it indeed your
handy efforts along these lines are all
rather footless.
After several desperate attempts at
telephone conversation when they greet
you with care you thercl" you have
a weak sort of feeling that perhaps you
aren IT all there after all.
The other day I went out shopping.
To explore the secrets of the home,
here is what | wanted to get. A pad
to put upon table cloth (you know,
we call them silence cloths back in
Lawrence, Kansas) a yard of chiffon,
five yards of cheese cloth, a new suit,
some samples for an evening gown, a
pair of garters, pair of dress shields,
half yard of white oilcloth and a
spool of thread.
AT tea time I returned wild eyed
but triumphant with a bump sheet, a
yard of ninon, five yards Of butter
cloth, a costume, some patterns for an
evening gown, pair of suspenders, a
pair of preservers, half yard of
American cloth, reel of cotton; real
ly wasn't it enough to make me real
Perhaps you think you know slice
of ham when you see one, perhaps you
are reasonably sure you know a slice
of ham when you taste one. All yes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
Washington Junior High Notes

State Superintendent II. A. Davee OF
Montana accompanied by Assistant
Superintendent E. +. Carleton of Ore.
COON, visited this school Wednesday.
The contest for the pennant in the
group football contest by three teams
of the heavy section was won by Mof-
fett IS team. The contest has been
close throughout and every game
played on schedule date The teams
captained by Moffit, Gill, and Frank
Brown were so evenly matched that
when the last game was played, Moffit
and Gill were tied and the greatest
score 13 points. The tie was played
off, Motifs men winning 7 to 0, and
this from touchdown and goal on the
first snap of the ball, the remainder OF
an even break.
The lineup of the winning team:
Moffit, captain, r. H.; McAlvin, l.
H.; Radcliff, +. b.; Waters and Lang
ley, Ends; Roscbraugh and Griffith
Tackles; Harris, Martin and Conger
guards; Lebold W., c.; Anderson, O.;
Townsend, Tackle.
From the three group teams first
team has been picked, which defeated
the Almuni, Wednesday afternoon Il
to 7. The Alumni were heavier but
lacked team work.
The foot ball team will play the
Boy Training School this Afternoon
at 2 o o'clock. The boys will go in autos
At recent meeting of the Student
Body, it was voted to keep a perma
nent scrap book of the school and the
president appointed a committee fol
| that purpose.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

but nothing could be rasher than for
you to insist that you know slice of
ham when you hear one in London
town except that little old "rasher of
CANNON" itself. Now the next time
you hear anyone say Cannon and
spinach" youll know that they're
swearing by ham.
When you want pound of lard you
get bladder of lard for this com
modify comes all neatly packed away
in different sized bladders. You get
tin of tomatoes for can of toma
toes and if you have a cough you get
a mixture filled at the chemists, not u
prescription.
Her lemon squash, the Duchess sat
indifferently slipping until she'd used
the muffineer and then she found it
ripping. Which translated means that
the Duchess found her lemonade too
sour so she used the sugar shaker free
ly. Evidently the Duchess possessed
the true English figure and didn It have
to cut the sweets" which by the way
is what all candy and bonbons are
dubbed over here.
Because of war conditions police
required to register at the police sta
tion within twentyfour hours after
they hit the town. If you should
change your hotel during your stay
you must needs notify the police and
register all over again giving your new
address.
With the dire threat of being chad
up" if l didn It do it you may be sure
| hustled to Bow Street, awful visions
of being hung up by the thumbs or
other elevating thoughts whirling in
my brain. Yet chad up" is merely
Londonese for "pinched."
Said his Lordships to me, said he,
d" All may good men have gone to the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
Sublinity Items
Capital Journal Special Service. J

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Sublimity, Ore, Nov. 1S-Rev Father
Lainck was Portland visitor this
week
Mrs Arthur Forrette and children, OF
West Stayton, are visiting at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ripp.
The Sublimity Dramatic club staged
the drama, "a Noble Outcast," at the
F. Hall Wednesday night to a large and
appreciative audience. Michael Benedict
as Geral Weston, the outeast, played his
part like q professional and made a
great hit with the audience. Miss Rose
Hottinber, as France, acquitted herself
creditably and took her audience from
the start. VIM. Hermens, as James
ward Pieser, as Jack Worthington,
Blackburn S rivad for the hand of
France, stuck to her through all advers-
ity and finally won out. Nick Heuber-
ger, as Col. Matthew Lee, southern
banker, and Angeline Hermens, his wife,
were typical southern couple with
their hearts in the right place. Hannah
Heuberger, as Sadie, the saucy but
faithful servant girl, ,created many a
laugh. John Susbauer, the detective,
lookeaAfine In his uniform, and while he
did not appear often he finally dropped
in at the right moment. Taken all in
all it was a great play and well acted
The Sublimity Dramatic club will stage
this play at Jordan, Aumsville and Stay
I ton and those who have not seen it here
should not fail to attend at one of these
places. After the play dance was
given which was enjoyed by large
number,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
Claxtar News
Capital journal Special Service

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Claxtar, Nov. lSI-The big freeze of
last Sunday night not only damaged
hundreds of dollars worth of celery but
also absolutely ruined crysanthemums
designed for Hayesville big show.
The date this year was postponed be-
cause many choice flowers were not
fully in bloom. Much regret is felt as
many of the blossoms to be exhibited
were far superior to any ever before
grown here.
Elmer Westlcy returned home this
week after Sc, al months spent IN
the Lower Columbia.
Morris Hall is at home after some
months spent in the Puget Sound
Country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Basey left today
for trip to points in Eastern Oregon.
Their visit will include stops at Pen
dleton, Heppner and Hermiston. Mrs.
Basey is prominently connected with
Salvation Army work. The Baseys
will in all probability visit lIr. Basey's
former home in California before re-
turning here in the Spring.
Mrs. Mary Powell left last week for
Airlie, Polk county, to be given until
March 1st. She will visit with the
family of her son Henry Powell during
her absence from her home here.
Kaiser schools big community meet
will occur on Friday, Nov. II. An in.
teresting program has been prepared
by Kaiser's two enterprising teachers.
Mrs. Archie Claggett who has been
i'll is recovering satisfactorily.
Claud Ross is also convaleseent.
Edward Matthes has recovered from
his several days OF illness.
Newton Alderman and family mo-
tored over from Polk county and spent
Sunday with relatives here:
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Westley of Busby,
Montana are expected home thanksgiv'
ing week. Mr.. and Mrs. Westley have
been in the Montana country since
February of last year.
Thomas Newton and son William
have returned from several days spent
in Portland, the guests of their kins'
man, William Roosevelt
1t is confidently predicted here that
Seymour Jones will secure the speaker
ship of the house of representatives at
the coming session pf the legislature.
Mrs. Marie Ratzeburg, who passed
away at the Salem hospital last Mon
day, was well and favorably known in
Kaiser Bottom, where the family had
lived for several years, previous tc
selling out their interests here, last
Spring, and removing to Polk county
AIRS. Ratzeburg left many warm
friends here.
Some young spostsincn have baggcd
a few fine teal ducks here during TINS
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

with very large attendance, Master
g. w. Farris, presiding. After the re-
gular order of business was transacted,
four new members were initiated. At
noon fine chicken dinner was served
by the ladies and all partook freely of
the sumptous spread.
In the afternoon most interesting
talk was delivered by NJ. j. 4. Wagon
er ON the acidity of cream which was
pronounced masterpiece by all pre-
sent. Various discussions then took
place the most important one being
that regarding the Russian thistle. The
meeting closed with fine literary pro
gram that was pleasing.-Turner Tri-
bune.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

has again been taken up, and il is said
that the Silverton band will give con-
cert in the near future, the proceeds to
be given over to the monument fund.
This is n movement that should have
the hearty support of all Silverton. No
other man ever advertised Silverton rs
did Homer Davenport, aud as citizens
of his birthplace we owe ii to his honor
and to his memory TO erect headstone
at his grave in Silvcrton cemetery. Ci-
tizcps outside of .Silverton have volum-
teered contributions toward this fund
and it will require no great effort on
the part of the committee in charge
TO consummate the plans at an early
date,-Silverton AnppnI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
DEATH OF PERE NELSON.

Pere Nelson died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. o. Monson, at the north
ern edge of the city Wednesday morn
ing at the age of "a years. He was
married to Carrie Person in 1868. With
his two sons he came to America in
1910, since which time he has made his
home with his daughter, surrounded by
every comfart and loving care. He was
not sick; the machinery simply wore
out.
Deceased was lifetime member of
the Lutheran church. Besides two sons
of Portland, and daughter, Mrs. Mon
son, he leaves five grandchildren Fun
eral services were held at the Monson
home at 200 p. m. Thursday, conducted
by Rev. +. S. Clemo Of the NJ. f. church
interment being in the city cemetery
The genial old gentleman will be great
ly missed.-Jefferso Review.
FOR DAVENPORT MONUMENT.
The matter of raising money fol
the Homer Davenport monument fund
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

font so / only have IN Old crook for a
secretary II present. New l had heard
of dish faced stenographers bullock
ing into my trusty EnglishAmerieen
dictionary ] found: Crook-broken
down horse, old hack "-and there you
are.
Oh it is all very well that the child
and the papers are in Lonlon but take
it from me were better to have an
English. American distionary thete too.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

week. The ducks are fat AID most ex-
cellent but are very wild ard hard to
get, necessitating trammu2 over many
miles of frozen marsh to secure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18

terra Gotta gives this suit of distinc-
ton. Kolinsky fur, set on in points
around the coat bottom, also affords
the appointed cuffs, deep collar and
wide revers. The turban is one of the
draped crown effects SO seasonablC
just now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
HOT TEA BREAKS
A C0LD-TRY THIS

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks call
it, Hamburg Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take tablespoonful of the
tea, put cup of boiling water upon it,
pour through sieve and drink a tea
cup full at any time. 1t is the most eff
fective way to break a cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores, relieving
congestion. Also loosens the bowels
thus breaking a cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege
table, therefore harmless.
Sell it-Journal want ads will sell it
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-18
SURPRISE GRANGE MEETS.

Surprise Grange No. 233, held their
regular meeting in Turner last Saturday