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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
SARGENT PERCY

Mr. Sargent Percy died at his home
here at 4 30 o'ctock, Sunday morning.
In the sixty nth ycaf Of his age, after
an illness extending over many months
iIe had made trips to Coyington and
Hammond within the past year In an
effort to regain his health and had but
recently returned after long stay nj
the latter place. bat his system could
not rally
Mr.. Percy VAS a native of West
Fel.elana parish and member OF the
large family bearing that name. lie
is survived by widow and one son
Chps. f.. Percy OF nogaIusa
The funeral service was held IN
Grace Church. Sunday afternoon al
six O'Clock. with tntermeut ih Grace
cemetery. The local lodge Knights 81
pethas. Of which NJ Percy vas
member. had charge Of the funeral
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The value of Louisiana's farm pro.
duets Ia 1916 Vas si5I,T3ssl9 accord
ing to figures complied by the State
board OF agriculture The four leading
crops we're cotton. corn, sugar and rice
The production oi cotton amounted TO
a42.T,u bales. valued at sX3 2a7 $50.
corn. 4i00e,7i2 bushels. valued AZ s3b
2a7,sl7. sugar, 2u5,S52 tons, valued at
s3s.g422t0. and rice, iG275oi sacks.
valued n sls.5lobDi.
The value Of cotton seed Was eight
million dollars and that Of molasses,
syrup and has VAS almost fye millions
each. Other important crops we're
sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes oats,
vegetables pud sHavberrtes.
The average acreage production &as
valued al go 81
As adiuucts TO the above" the re-
port continues, there were produced
4a77T2a GALLONS Of miik, which sold
Tor sSib.544. 1851 carloads Of cattle
which sold for 81 Sol 2oo; aud $50 car.
loads Of hogs. which sold for st63, 2o0
"Bpsides these products OF the farms
Louisiana rural districts produce over
three billion feet OF lumber traakiag
second in The United States In lumber
production. about s7o. eco tons Of sui
phur. approximately the same amount
Of salt. lime rock In great quantities
and large amounts Of fish, oysters
crabs and shrimp were canned
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
Absent Friends

AZ the graduation exercises jane IL
lslT, OF the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology, President Richard Cock
burn Maclauftn conferred an lowering
I.awfas0n II 81 FraHcisyIlIe, La. the
degree. n. $. tnachctor 81 sclcncel
The title Of his graduation thesis was
4 study nj a steam power plant at
Harvard Mills. Wakefield, Mass wth
Ia view oi comparing Il to a Diesel
engine. installation of similar power
Tests 10 be made under varying con
ditiOns of load and manufacture
Lieutenant JEFF d Smith, t. y. n,
sho has been doing recruiting duty at
Montgomery. Ala has been assigned
To service OH an armed merchantmen
Hugh J Smith received degree at
the closing Of Centenary College, 81
Shreveport
Word comes that Mrs q e. Howell
and Two younger children are now
pleasantly located al Little Rock, Arb
for the remainder nf Mr. Howeli's stay
NJ Fort Logan II Roots
Mrs II &. Leake has been success.
fully operated ct for appendicitis at
the I {. hospital Her sister, Mrs
Sadie Kills Mcguire. has been with her.
Mir and Mrs 4. T. Rabeahorst aud
son Of BATON Rouge are iu Coyipgton
spending the summer
Mrs E VI DoNus ef iiatpn Rouge Is
at Fourp Ia undergo aR operation
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
HOW TO SAVE
EGGS IN SUMMER

Eggs lke most other farm produce,
sill spoil very quickly Ia hot Weather
unless they are property produced and
cared for
The infeftiIe egg is the only depend
able egg IN summer Blood rings OF
blood spots cannot develop Ia infertile
eggs
infertiIe eggs are those produced BIS
hens having no male bird with them.
The male bird has DO influence on the
number Of eggs laid BY the hens
The male bird serves absolutely no
usrful purpose except during the breed
ing season KIN. sell or couiine all
males a. eeon as the Matching is
completed
Provide liberal number ct nests for
he hens There should be at least one
rexi Tor every four hens Keep them
clean.
Gather the eggs twice daily dhfiiH
the hot Weather Eggs remaining Ia
the nest dstoriorate rapidly from the
heat of the sun, of from the heat Of
other heus occupying the nest
Keep the eggs Ia "a cool room OF
cellar until they are sold In The
hottest weather il Is sometimes de-
sirable to lay 4 wet burlap OF blanket
over the eag ease bul, II this IL dane
be sure there Is good circulation oI
afr around the eggs
Keep The eggs away from Rufh arii
clos as kerosene onions, or oiheI
materials which have strong odofs ans
which viii sometimes favor the eggs
| Do not wash eggs TO be sold proiucI
clean ones By keeping eIran nests
Then use slightly dirty eggs AZ sci
As the small ones. at home
4 Market the eggs al least twice
fweek. Eggs eyaporate rapidly IN DO
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
Tse RCD cRoss RALLY.

The Red Cross rally held by the local
branch Of the Red Cross Of the court
house. Sunday afternoon. proved TO be
a very interesting affair The court
room Gas comfortably filled and the
program presented was pleasing
Judge = MIC LaWrason presided
at the meeting The first number vas
the Invocation by Rev + Rombouts
Successive numbers were Rotations
by Misses Margaret Barrow ard Amy
l.eako. and speeches hy senator ID VI
Pipes and Hon + e. Claiborne These
we're nfersperscd with appropriate
patriotic songs A bevy of children
sang HAL. Columbia and other airs
we're sung by choir composed OF
Mrs u " pipes Of Jackson. Mrs ] L.
Golsau Mrs J y Tomb Mrs. James
kiibourne. and Misses Louise Re,tiK.
Mamie toisau and Eta Vaughan, &c.
companied by Mrs Leonard on the
meIudpou and Robert Lewis. yiolin
The bcucdlctiop was given by Rev.
Sam hogan. The court room Was taste
falls decorated with bunting. flags
aup ers and eycrgfecns.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

weather. aud thIs makcs them appear
stale.
po not sell eggs found IN stolen
nests That practice viii hul the sale
Of your good eggs aa surh eggs are
usually very inferior
Don't tAget that IN order ,a secure
the best prices the eggs must also bee
of large size and uniform color That
means keep one pHn@bred variety.
aud feed them property A + Rolf
Live Stock Extension Division Louia.
iaHa State University /. y. 4 Press
bulletin
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
DOMESTIC + FERTILIZER
is LARGELY WA TED

m oNiTayaRani waste is ucr Ionrd
~ many ut ogr farms by ue' saving
and utilizing the banyara manure.
which not aniy contains the chemical
clements Of plant foud VIZ. nitrogen,
phoFpi'orlc acid and potash bui adds
vegetable matter or huuu. 10 the foIl.
Witch H. very important ~ conserving
and regulating moisture.
The chirf source 81 fsuBliy In ma.
0ure il the feed which the animals
consume. aud lbr qaaIiJ, Of Ehr fer
ltliser depends l8rerly upon ihp rich
HeFs 81 the feed
NshF Of ms do Hut srem tea auura
aio The value Of stable manure sad
hence are careless ahnul concerning il
for use Of thc lBnd
There ars uftcH aecHHu'a ona 81
this material lR sud rouud he stable
and alahla lots that are never made
use Of but which IL hauled uuf and
spread pu the land that Was Ia be-
brokcn 40. aould to l1fs, esiani
conserve les fert'lIEsog sam, and add
yesriabl, matter tu tba sail reaulling
. in increased crop prediction " u.
lDalfympio. Louisiana State University
l. : Z Press Bulletin
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
PERSONALS FROM ThE JACKSON
RECORD.

Miss Ruth lee Is visiting relatives
noar Rogiltosille
Misses Iva aud Emma Roth are
taking the SUMMER course IN Baton
Rouge.
Mr.. John Marymau of Arkansas vas
last week The guest Of the Maryman
family Miss MARY Asrymau Is taking
tfealmen, III a hospital Ia New Orleans
and Air Joe Mafyman Is with her
Mi aud Mrs. u NJ Pipes attended
the Red cross speaking In 81 Francis.
vile on Sunday afternoon
Messrs Max Klein, II l.. Graves
Geo $ AcCfca, Ed IEahhs and Flei.
cher Miller went over 10 ~ Francis
vile ou Monday to see The Fall OF
a Nation
On sunday night of June 3, at brook
haven. Miss. Mr. Hugh Gilmore, son
0l. MI and Mrs Morris Gilmore, and
Mas Jennie rermrhter were married
The young couple are making theft
home IN jackson, where he IL an enr
pHoyee of the Cumberland Telephone
and Telegraph Co We are reIoteed to
know of the happiness Of these young
people aud wish them many years oi
prosperity IN their venture.
Mr.. Alex Thompson, brother oi
Aesss. Dave. iI"zzie and Emerson
Thompson ol Fast Felieiana, died OF
Sunday at The home Of Nj and Mrs
Geo l.. Gnsden, where be had beer
/ III tof some time, lie vas tendefl,
cared for during the long period o
suffering and his body. vas buried OF
Monday 10 the family burying ground
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
a LESSON IN ECONOMICS

lArlahd II Weeks IN Chicago Public
II the state takes from the Individual
without return It tx coHGseattoa, aud
like stealing When the individual takes
unearned increment. product of SO
clety. il is eonIiscation reversed
but Il Is said. uncarned increment
Ia q reward for risk and judgment
Then reward The man who bets his
money on the right horse
\ purchase OF Bnimprosed land Yields
a sprrulaior large wealth, without
effort
Good Judgment comes high also
risk
Men are paid er rewarded for
postyeI, good services For aegatise
deeds. faf efforts against society. as
crime. they are negatively rewarded
punished. fined For neutral service
they get nothing Where stands the
speculator tho aker Of neaFned III
1eYement9 Does he do society service,
| 10 be rewarded or II his service a
negative one. which should b. penal
tard OR Is Il neutral
To class 4 az neutral is 10 he ienleht
The financing of public projects NH
be- simplicity itself when society de-
cides that values produced by society
belong to society, and takes them
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
COMMUNICATION

III Franeisyilie La. June IL. 1917.
Editore u The True Democrat
In your last issue there appeared an
article In the Police Jury proceedings
on tick eradication work, which con.
1eyed the idea that an herds that have
not shown ticks this year would be
released from the IA days dipping
beg 20 advise that since June Isl,
several herds that we're thought 10
have been clean have shown & trace of
fever tick stiil existing Owing so the
late cold spring and the dryness, the
fever tick did not Develop unth this
last two weeks of hot weather. and.
although wc are satisfied the great
majority OF our pastures are clean, yet
sc must be positive before making any
releases II is far better TO have two
or three clippings too many than one
less than enough
Although the lack of water and the
shortage Of pastures does make the
work hard on ell. as a safeguard to
the people. the parish aud the state.
thiuk Il best that se make no re.
leases uHtil We are quite sure We are
safe In so doing
Very respectfully,
J. II SMITH
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
4 \. Veterinary Inspector

Df ] NJ smith states that ophthalmia
has made it's appearance In the parish,
several cases having been reported to
him This disease Is manifested IN
live stock by an Inflammation Of the
eyeball. Dr. Smith says the treatment
for the disease il four per cent solu.
ton Of boracic acid The eyes should
be- bandaged and the Animal kept nj a
darkened place. II possible.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The Bank 81 Commerce has done a
little more than is share iu the Liberty
.oan lsond proposition II was esli.
mated that II every hank la the country
would invest ouethird of It's capital
stock Ia The bonds the whole Issue
would be- taken Ia this manner The
local bank has subscribed for ihr
bonds 20 the amount pt 81 oaa or 81 .ooo
more than ouethird of It's capital
stock
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Mas Villa Leake vas operated upon
for appendicitis. ~ the & hospital
In New Orleans. Tuesday morning
Late reports from her bedside are 80
the effect that she l. doing very aicely
She all soon be removed 80 The homo
Of her aunt Mrs Johnston Armstrong,
10 recupcrgte white before being
brought home
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Mr. Rudolf Yunkcs received a teie.
gram. Thursday. announcing the death
Of his mother. Mrs. Amelia iunkes.
which occurred at the home Of her
daughter. at New Canaan, Conn On
account at the great distance 10 New
Canaan, Mr. Nuukes MS unable TO
make the trip for his mothers funeral
Mrs YuHkes was ~ years cid and
lcavss q daughter. Ave sons and several
grandchildren Ia MOURN her death
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Miss Mary Maryman vas taken TO
Nea Orleans. this week. for nm opera
ton She was accom- painted by her
brothers, Messrs, Joe, John and Charles
MARY fuan. the latter two having been
called here from Arkansas on account
af their sisters illness. " s. Mary
man accompanied the party 10 the city.
bur returned the following day
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The West Fellciaaa Suffrage League
has subscribed for Liberty l.gan
bond THIS Is the Youngest afgantza
ton excepting the Red Cross. and is
certainly the smallest ia the parish
This nearly completes the roster Of
local organizations following this pa,
,riotip impulse
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Messrs John II Lester and Seymour
IAepfRur have returned from Wash
ington where they attended the annual
reunioa az the t'uitod Confederate
Veterans They report The lasi re,
union so be the most enjoyable OF the
many which they have attended Mr.
Ernest Newman, who also attended
the reunion. stopped on the return trip
ta visit IN Indiana and Kentucky
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Miss setIie Aetealfe died at the
hnmr of + Harrow at 30 o'clock
Tuesday morning, The body was en-.
halmed AID shipped So Natchez, Miss
for lnlnrmpnt, "Wednesday Miss Met
calfe was Mrs fsaFrow's sister Mr.
barrow accompanied the body TO Nat.
che1
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The FIRST rain In two months Tell
"Wednesday evening aud night While
the precipitation was only Is Of an
inch. and not af mach lasting benefit
il served 80 hay the dust and cool the
atmaspher"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Moiae Harris. one Of the youngest
gardeners If the parish but with seY'
eral years experience, has compliment.
Cd ms With some fine tomatoes and
parsley from his garden Since he
was quite a small hoy he has been
making garden on the family
promises
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Mrs James kilbourHe has received
Intelligence OF the death of Edgar y
Stocking, Nhish occurred At Washing
ton. u. G.. last week Mr. stocking
waz cousin Of Mrs Kilboufnos father,
the late Dr u. Stocking. aud had
visited In ST. Franclsyille
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The dance for the benefit OF the
Parish Fair "Wednesday night VAS a
vefy enjoyahle affair. although threat
ening weather cansed the crowd Ia b.
rather smaller than usual People from
Baton Rouge Zachary and Wilson
were present. and a small sum was
netted for the Fair.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The Iast car Of the spring potato
crop WAS shipped. Thursday A total
Of seventy cars were shipped from the
parish between May 10 aud June II,
and not less than 0.eoo vas dis.
tfihutcd among the farmers oi the
parish during that time for their
putatucs
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

Rev 4. " skardon celebrated the
holy communion aad preached at ST.
Marys Church. Sunday morning Lay
service here vas conducted by Judge
Is Met. lawrason
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The FaIl Of q Nation" was shown
to full house at the pastimo Theater,
Monday night It is by far the least
depressing aud the most inspiring Of
the picture plays oi this character
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

rs accident. Mir divide Lejeuar had
his gtaases broken. Sunday pr Barrow
took several pieces Of glass Qua OF
his eye
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH
Rev. Alvin w. sikardon, Rector,

Rev. Alvin w. skardon, Rector.
Second Sunday after Trinity
Hals Communion. go a. IN.
Church School. . go q. IN
Morning Prayer and Sermon.
IL O'Clock,
Thursday Holy Communion, In q M,
Friday E4l,any 10 a. M
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The Y 4 VI Y. water tank has been
demolished 4 hex apparatus for water.
lng engines Is la be- Installed
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-06-16

The Mutual building a. Loan Asso
citation has bought q Liberty loan bond
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
HERBERT BAKER COMMITTED
 SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
We'll Known Canterbury Man Found
 LifeIess by His Sister.

Herbert Baker, well known resi- dent of Canterbury, committed suicide at his home by shooting himself with a gun on last Sunday evening about 8 o'clock. His sister, Miss Alice Baker, was upstairs in the house at the time and, hearing the shot, hastened down stairs. Upon entering the sitting room she was terrified to find the life less body of her brother, most grue- some and ghastly sight.
 Word was immediately sent for the other brother, who lives at home, but who was at one of the neighbours for examiner pr. Adams of Moosup. He pronounced death due to suicide Per mission was given for the removal of the body to the undertaking rooms of F. W. Tillinghast in Central Village.
 MT Baker was a kind brother, friend and neighbor. an industrious, active citizen, always honest and up right in his dealings with others, and commanded the respect of all who knew him. The cause or reason for his rash act is mystery, and his family are at a. loss to know why he did it.
 The whole community is saddened and the grief of the family seems al most unbearable.
 MT Baker leaves five sisters and of the East Side, Norwich, Mrs. Olive Mcdonald of Plafnffe1d, Mrs. Albert Clark of Central Village, Mrs. John Rood of Moosup, Miss Alice Baker of Canterbury, Henry Baker of Saskatch- evan province, Canada, Levi Baker of Canterbury and Representative Ed ward Baker of Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
LEADING AMERICAN PAINTERS
 DEFENDANTS IN SUITS
Brought to Recover Moneys Paid
 Them by William T. Evans.

New York, Jan. 24-Leading Ameri- can painter including Childe Has sam, are defendants in suits brought in the supreme scuort here, it was learned today, to compel them to re- fund purchase moneys paid them by William T. Evans, who, once president of the Drygoods firm of Mills and Gibbs, it was an art patron. The firm was some months ago placed in re- chased while it's president, were paid for by him with checks drawn on the company. It is not contended that the artists were aware of any irregularity in connection with the payment.
 According to counsel for some of the defendant artists, MT. Evans was ac- customed to pay personal bills with checks drawn on Mills and Gibbs. Having overdrawn his account, accord ing to the explanation, he was con sidered as owing the firm money. sold ot public auction, so that the plaintiffs in the present litigation are the assignees of Nils and Gibbs.
 Some of MT. Evans purchases were made as long ago as 1900. Since that time has has presented some of these art works to the National gal lery at Washington, the Brooklyn Mu- scum and to various cities and towns. According to counsel for some of the defendant artists, a peculiar feature of the litigation is that they will not ures they sold if they are forced by the courts to make restitutions for the money received from MT. Evans.
 It is asserted that several of the in- stitutions presented with paintings will refuse to surrender them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL GO.
STRIKE IN LARGE
 STEEL WORKS IN FRANCE
Minister of Munitions Has Appealed to the Men to Return to Work.

Paris, Jan. 24, 4:5O p. m.-The em- ployes of Schneider and Company nt Harfleur, the second largest steel works in France. which is devoted to the manufacture of munitions, went on strike yesterday. Today Albert Thomas, minister of munitions and representatives of the Socialists in the cabinet, went to Harfieur and deliV- cred an appeal to the workers to re- turn to work.
 M. Thomas asked the worlmen if they had thought of the gravity Of -the fault they had committed, of tho Germans who do not interrupt their work and of their French brothers and their husbands who were impatiently awaiting the means of defense which the French men and woman workers should provide.
 "The government" said M- Thomas "does not want to use the means the law gives 1t and it appeals to your pa triotism, to your affection for the fight CTS who are at the front, to your req son, for everyone to be present to- morrow at the factory. According to a decree the government has the right to mobilize worlmen or requisition works; besides, it has the right to de- eide issues between employers and workmen."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
MORE LEADERS AND
 INSTRUCTION ARE NEEDED
Scoutmasters' Association to
 Formed by Local Workers

There was a good attendance at a meeting of the scout masters and as scistants held at the Y. M. c. A. Wednesday night none out of ten Scoutmasters being present.
 Scout Commissioner Benjamin M. Bruce was in the chair. Reports were read from the ten troops in the city and showed that the troops are in a that there is a big need of more lead CTS and more instfuction for the leaders. It was voted to organize a Scout Masters Association which will meet on the first Wednesday in each month, starting in February. From the sentiment of be discussion at the meeting it it evident that there has been manifested a new interest in scouting for Norwich troops. It is expected that the Scout Masters As sociatfon will be completed at a meet ing which will be held February 7th.
 Troop No. of the Trinity Metho- dist Episcopal church are making preparation for an entertainment at which time there will be a general gathering of all scouts in the city and addresses will be given by local scout officials. Also at this meeting plans will be outlined as to the part that the Norwich scouts will take in the Eastern Connecticut Scout Con- ference which wil be held in New London during the early part of Feb ruary. It is hoped by scout officials that enough ullIOrIne0 scouts VIII go so that an extra trolley car will be needed.
 It is possible that the the Norwich council will be represented at the SCcouts official conference that will be held at at Columbia college, New York on Friday and Saturday, Feb. End and 3rd.
 A special meeting of the r. M c. A. Troops No. 8 was held on Tuesday night with Assistant Scout Master Charles R. Locke presiding. Ar engagements for a program that will be carried out at the Eastern Connec- ticut Conference were made. All the boys are working hard on the tests and they expect to show the people of Norwich what scouting is.