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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Too much cannot be said In praise of
the Metaric Ridge Nursery Co and the
Interstate Land Co OF New Orleans In
donating cabbage plants and the use
OF vacant lots respectively 10 persons
In that city wishing to make gardens
Reward should come TO them In In.
creased patronage Allowing the use
Of vacant lots should be done IN every
town and village that the greatest
possible amount Of vegetable feed may
be produced al this critical time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
HELP THE CHARITY HOSPITAL.

The Charity Hospital, New Orleans,
Is required by the State Fire Marshal
10 install sprinkler system for the
protection Of the hospital buildings and
occupants from fire. The cost Will be
$40 0ao. and the hospital management
through It's Sprinkler Fund Committee
Nathan 4 Stern. chairman, is calling
upon the public to make donations for
the purpose. II would be an act Of
simple Justice for all towns and com
munities, that observe the custom OF
passing on their serious charity eases
upon this hospital, to make a formal
donation To meet this need, An appfo-
priatton Of even ten dollars from each
community benefited would aggregate
quite a sum, and 80 community should
be- ashamed to give even less If unable
to contribute that SUM- or be so mig
gardly as to give only that amount II
able to do more III should De zone as
thank offering and in recognition of
the justice of the appeal
Likewise those who have private
reasons for being grateful to the great
hospital should not withhold assist.
ance II may be only negro servant
that the hospital has treated, or sick
neighbor or friend. In their name, or
for their sakes, a donation can be
righteously and gratefully made,
The True Democrat will be glad to
receive and forward all donations com.
ing from this community. showing that
the people Of West Felieiana are not
ungraieful.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
A sElEcTlvE DRAFT.

There is no logical objection to the
Presidents plan OF "selectiye ccnscrip-
ton" on the ground Of it's being un.
republican, as the draft has been taken
in time of need from the beginning Of
the republic. and is moreover thorough
is in accord with national principles,
The claim oT the nation upon the In
diyidual IL more direct In republic
than in a monarchy as II Is presumed
that In the former he has willingly
Joined. or lives under it's jurisdiction
His services are implied by the mere
act of living In republic, bat Ia a
monarchy he Is forced 10 serve Its
behcsts. not being free TO leave the
country, and II he does so must do so
secretly. II he yields II IL as one re,
strained by authority, Republican con.
scription Is the result of the peoples
agreement that II shall be carried out
for the general good
SoleCtlye Conscriptton eoutemplates
taking only the young, able.bodied. un.
married males for service In time Of
national need, whether these men be
rich or poor, thus showing no distinc.
items ON account OF wealth, and not
throwing the burden solely upon the
brave aud patriotic, letting towards go
free. Thu idea IL Il Just one.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
CHARBON MAY NOT
CAUSE SWELLING

The first Charlton case Of the season
In given community IL usually one Of
internal Charlton caused by food ar
water that is infected with germs Of
the disease. Unless the animal Ii under
very close observation no preliminary
symptoms are likely to be noticed The
animal Is seized very suddenly with
great depression. the temperature rises
rapidly. the mucous membrane Of the
eyes, nose and mouth are Of dark red
color, aud the solid and liquid eNcre.
ments may have a bloodstained ap
pearance As this fern Of Charlton Is
found most commonly In cattle, mis-.
takes are often made in identifying the
disease, the hides are removed and the
careasses are not destroyed as they
should be-.
Under no conditions should the hide
Of an animal be- removed during an out
break Of Charlton Without first making
a microscopic blood test for the char
bon germs SHINING a Charbonous
carcass not only spreads Infection but
endangers the life Of the person r..
moving the hide,
Many people hold the opinion that
every ease Of charlton must show asa
external swelling. This, however. is
not the case. An sudden deaths az
animals, whether there is swelling or
not, during the summer months should
be considered suspicious Of charbon
unless II IN known definitely that some
other agency was the cause Harry
Morris. Experiment Station. la State
University IL \, L Press Bulletin
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Notwithstanding the feet that author.
tiles connected with the Federal Farm
Loan Bank have declared against the
widows dover feature In our statutes,
we trust that Governor Pleasant will not
cali an extra session unless there Is
some other reason more pressing, az
the matter al repeating the widows
dover feature may we'll wait till the
next regular session Barring some
more urgent cause, an extra session
would be a useless expense, and a
needless stirringup Of the political pot.
The public mind Is already full, full.
full.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

An offieehoider admitted the other
day that equal suffrage was coming.
but declined 10 sign any paper that
would help TO hasten the event. In
this he shows that prejudice Is binding
him 10 the cardinal principle Of politi-
cal conduct, namely. end out what the
people intend doing and do II Grst.
Hail the bahd.wagon from a distance
and climb In IA soon "a IL Ia near
enough Is what the astute politician
does.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
AS TO The TAX LOAD.

l.. r. Thomas. chairman Of the Board
of State Affairs. has Issued state.
meut coHtfadicting reports that the
sugar lands of Louisiana were bearing
the burden of taxation In this state
The total assessments Of the state
according TO figures which he says be
has carefully complied from the last
assessment reports of all parishes In
Louisiana, is $685., 1859 OF this
amount the agricultural lands OF the
state are assessed fer less than ten
per cent OF the total.
Part Of his statement follows.
Il would further call attention to
the fact that in 1911 the sugar lands
were assessed for siOs96,sS2. whereas
in 1916 they were assessed at 1896
o0o. or decrease In assessment in
FIVE years amounting TO s2,i2s, $50, The
cotton lands Of this state aggregate
t.gl5, $50 acres, carrying an assessment
Of s2f,tl6,0i6 or practically three and
Ithreefourths per cent. Corn lands
show l.3si.259 acres AT value of
s9,5fls9i, or practically one and one
| half per cent The rice lands, 59I ,592
acres, which totals s5,SOs, los, or a
llttGe less than one per cent
From the above you will see that
the total assessed acreage Of agricui'
tural lands including ali improvements
Ia this state amounts to approximately
ten per cent Of the total assessment OF
Louisiana, or a very small proportion
thereof
N reasonably correct statement of
the agricultural lands fellows:
Az, Gross Product
Asst Per Acre
Per Acre. 1915 1916
INN lands .....,....s3 50 sl2 90 So 90
AHuyial cotton lands lssl 81 90 IS 90
Anustai sugar lands IS 90 Sc 90 50. 90
Rice lands ...s....,. a.2s 5000 $500
4 know the above figures are abso'
lutely correct, insofar 80 the assessed
value for 1915 Is concerned, because
they are taken from official sources,
have estimated reasonable amount
as the gross production value for 1915
aud 1916 from information received
from all classes of planters during the
past year
The values may be just little full,
bat not on any one commodity more
than another. and leave II TO any fair
minded, unprecedented citizen II the
| figures are not approximately correct
and the ratio Of assessment Is not dis.
proportiona,e to average production.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Gallant little Cuba offers 10000 troops
for the service OF the United States.
Guatemala. in ease OF MexIco's enter.
Ing the war. will side with the United
States, az will Peru. Brazil will give
the German ambassador his passports
Argentina supports the United States
In her attitude towards Germany Thus
Il goes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Winston Spencer Churchill and other
notable war critics on the side Of the
Allies ADM, that Germany Is far from
heiug beaten yet II such be the case.
this is no Hight summer campaign into
which the United States Is entering
II II estimated that an army of three
million men IL required as a measure
of safety aud TO assist the Allies.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

4 mysterious assaIlant slipped Into
n New Orleans home and uipped the
head of statue OF Kaiser tiill, much
treasured by the household. The act
VAS symbolic of what natural AFRO
gance has already done for the Kaiser.
made him lose his head
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The antiprohibtion forces are hard
run for an argument when pamphlets
nov flooding the country grayely urge
that alcohol ts absolutely necessary In
the nations defense. namely In the
making OF smokuless powder. This Is
a Ions call from drinking Il.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The editorial from the New Orleans
States, reprinted In these columns, on
How We Enter the War" Ia so just
aud sane an exposition Of the subject
that il will be enjoyed by every Amer.
lean reader as what he himself would
say In the circumstances.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The people Of Franklin, La, have the
right Idea of defense. In mass meeting
assembled. besides sending men they
plan home guard aud propose making
the community selfsastaining, II this
we're done generally, the sum total Of
high efficiency would be reached.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

How the Goths and the Vandais
would have enjoyed this war; Poisoning
the water and meat OF their enemies.
introducing tuberculosis germs into
vaccine matter. and so ON their own
Ideas and methods enlarged aud i'm
proved upon by modern kulmr'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

A correspondent wants 10 know
why the United States didn't take
steps against the English blockade as
we'll as the German submarine zone
Because the former was conducted
under the rules Of war the latter In
defiance Of international Law.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The famous PiekwiCk Club of New
Orleans will exclude all aliens with
whose respective countries this conn.
try Is ut war. Each member is required
10 express not only his allegiance TO
the United States. hut his approval Of
President Wilson's position.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

DO you realize that only In Maine,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Penn,
syIyanIa West Virginia, Virginia, North
aud South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama. Texas, Tennessee aud Nils.
souri,. only fourteen states, suffrage IL
denied women in any form?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Since the term German. American has
been besmIrehed by the unpatriotie
behavior of many, the true citizen,
who scorns being a hypehate. can we'll
describe himself as German.born
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The negroes of the South are hasten.
ing TO express their loyalty to their
country, asserting their willingness TO
serve In the ranks In its defense.
J. Madison Vance, a prominent New
Orleans negro, says that he can get
5000 volunteers In that city alone
While nothing can be more dastardly
than the alleged attempt Of German
agents to deceive and ALLEVIATE the
negroes Of the South, IL liz likely to
prove abortlye, not only because of the
utmost vigilance, but the natural dis
inclination Of the negro TO beiray his
friends.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Those Young men who leiI their
native country 10 avoid military ser.
vice, and have become naturalIzed here
,esii ~ sa.sAi~sy 10 s~s~ ana aft " .
aeleciive draft be ordered.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The Kaiser In asserting that the
voice Of the masses. and not the
classes. should be heard In the govern.
meut, is very evidently trying To beat
the Socialists 10 II.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

An exchange comments on the old
idea that Europe could be ruled through
matrimonial alliances The present
war shows that nothing equals
family row
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

FOR SALE One j. / Case Thresh
ing Machine, used but one season, $500
Too sraail for my needs
One syrup mill, complete with cope
pan, s20O
One fshorsepower Fairbanks MORSE
gasoline engine, $500,
NJ r. JACKSON, Wakefield. La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

A man who Ia sutfFagist and his
wife an anti seems an anomaly. bat
truth to- tell there are many such Only
another instance Of the man being the
deeper thinker.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

AZ least, Congressman Rankin when
ashamed aud disappointed did not go
on a drunk as many Of her colleagues
ttu
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Private Hill Bryan IL relief to the
nation In more senses than one II he
will only keep private.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Are you planting anythlngG Now Ia
the time, II you cant raise a recruit
you can raise a garden or a chicken.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Regardless Of war aspects and doubts
of what Germany may do. the old
MIssissip continues To rise.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Arkansas women are thanking the
newspapers for assisting In the passage
Of the primary suffrage bill
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Every scout to feed soldier has
been adopted az the slogan Of some of
the hoy scouts.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

The Standard oil Co at Baton Rouge
is making even stronger efforts TO
guard It's plant.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
Saturday, April "a. 1917

Well. one good thing, the congress
SIGNAL bar will not ho patroBized by
Miss Rankin,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14
NOTICE.

Automobiles will not be permitted
In the Rosedown iield.
JAS. r. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

II you have any old carpets or wooden
rags that You want made into fresh
new rugs, communicate with this Office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

WANTED - Lespedeza aud Mixed
Grass Hay. car load lots, Send sample
and quote beat price delivered (it3
c. NJ. BROOKS, Baton Rouge, la,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Wanted a pig. Willing TO pay only a
few dollars. \ this office
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

FOR SALE Two heaters. one larga
one medium size; burn wood or coal.
WIN sell cheap. Apply at this office.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

FOR SALE One registered Berk
shire boar, one year old. junior cham.
pion, 1916. w y. Maryman, Elm Park
(224tfl
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-04-14

Wanted a goat, female Apply X
this office,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
FOR RENT-GARAGES,

PRIVATE GARAGE-REAR OF 1914 18th ST
NV; brick; light and water space for car
Apply TO E. o. wAGENHoRST. GA Bond bldg
Phone NJ. al33.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27

CHEVY CHASE. D. O., ONE BLOCK CONN
ave-; Center hall. hollow tile," and
bath; every room oak trim; lot 60xl3O: garage;
a big bargain $500: will rent furnished. 500
month";. Address Box 13T-C Star office.
CHEVY CHASE CREST. d. c.. rs A BEAU
TIFUL GROVE.
All lots or above grade Size of lots
so and 90 feet front. We have q restriction
clause that all houses MUST be detached. Prices
from 81. 100 to s. 600. sold easy terms. Money
to build. Automobiles at your service, II you
wish to inspect the property.
WIN. Il. RITCHIE,
NJ 1045. Colorado buildiag.
1 HAVE ONE FIVE AND ONE SIX ROOM
Are you going to wait TIL you are too lstef
Only car fare to see. Prices. x.eoo 70 5000.
c TO aG gsf n Builder sha
elsa Echo Heights. Nd. sycamore Island stoyS9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. c.
Washington, D. e., August %, 1eI7.-Sealed
proposals will be received at this office. Room
50q District Building. until two O'Clock, PM.
September 4. 1917, for furnishing and delivering
oak and pine fire wood. Form Of proposal and
specification may be obtained upon application
to the Purchasing Officer. ID. c., Room 320 Dis
triet Building. LOUIS BRoWNLow, JOHN q.
u. KNIGHT. Commissioners, d. c. au27-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
SPECIALISTS ON
OVERLAND CARS.

Repairing in all branches Old motors made
at small cost. SHARP 4 FRANCIS now
located in rear Of 1910 l nv. Formerly at
1919 n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

CHEVY CHASE.
Beautiful detached home.
Forest shade trees, shrubbery.
Lot GO feet front. 125 feet deep.
large, delightful rooms, baths.
Price, $10.5
Terms can he arranged TO suit you
SHANNON 4 LUCHS.
Main o345. 713 14th ST. NV.
TAKOMA PARK.
Bungalow. nearly new and In e1-
quisite order. Has rooms. bath.
porches open fireplace; hot-water
heat, electric lights. laundry. slate
roof, hardwood floors hollow tile
and cement construction.
Price 1000. Easy terms.
SHANNON & LUCHS.
Main 2S45. T13 14th st. NV.
NEW SEMI-sUBURBAN BUSGA-
LOW.
Right OF 18th ST car line.
Only l square.
Seven large rooms: tiled bath:
beautiful stone open fireplace stone
foundations and slate roof: big lot
to paved alley. Nothing that
compare with this bungalow ever be
fore offered at the low price OF
S6,25o. Terms.
SHANNON & LUCHs,
Main 2345. 713 14th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.


Brick tile and frame houses and bungalows
for sale on easy terms They all have hot-wa ter
heat. tile baths. open freplaces. oak floors and
hardwood trim.
All lots are 5Ox135 feet, on paved streets. with
cement sidewalks, shade trees and well kept
parking.
Artesian water under heavy pressure. and
sewer to the Potomac river, insure healthful
home conditions.
The Alexandria or Mt. verion electric cars,
leaving from 18th st. and Pa. ave., viii take
you to Aurora Hills station in u minutes. Of
ice, 623 Southern bldg. Phone Main S14.
Agents on property Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
SUBURBAN BOARD.

DODGE PARK LODGE. PRINCE GEO. CO.. ND.
Dinner dance, tea and week end parties; p o.,
Iandover, Nd Phone Hyattsville so2F3. Ac-
commodates limited number summer guests.
Forty minutes via W.. b. 4 A. z. r. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
TABLE BOARD.

CAFE. FALKsToSE COURTS Oath and Fair
mont sts.l. SIS per week.
1861 FAIRMoNT ST. NV. = Excellent home
table: hot breads n speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27


MAKE A SPECIALITY OF BUILDING
garages. cement block, brick or tile. II. c.
RAIL. Clarendon Va. Phone Rosslyn 144-S.
GET GARAGE THAT WILL OUTLAST ANY
garage the market, in appearance. durability
and price. V. t. II. BIES. Evans bldg. Room
COZ. Phone VI. 315s.
sTEEL-CovERED GARAGES COMPLETED
With Cement Floors. SIS t nI,,O " |. s 60
GARAGE-HEART OF BUSINESS SECTION;
large business; shop and accessories includ-
ed. must sell by Sept. 1st Address Box 300 b.
SPECIAL PRICE on GALVANIZED IRON
garage. I build all kind OF garages.
Il. X. FERGUSON,
l0l1 9Th st. NJ. 107.
MAKE SPECIALITY OF BUILDING
garages cement block. brick tile. Once.
Room 1O7 Hendrick bldg. 73i 10Th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
COUNTRY BOARD.

"MAYFELD," on Catoctin mts.. seven per week.
Mrs May smith. r. +. ID. No. .. Frederick. Nd.
BOARD for children In country home: high and
healthy location. Mrs. James Brown, Brook
vile Md Phone Sandy Spring 20 ID.
LIMITED NUMBER OF ladies taken for the win
ter. For terms apply Mrs. Willard Morrow.
PurcellyiIle. Va. r. F. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE.

HUDSON SUPER-SIX
NEW PASSENGER TOURING CARS,
Strictly for private use.
Bus.ness TEL: Residence.
MAIN $50. col. 2s65.
Central Taxi Co., Inc. LIN. 81.
books nsa SOC Proper 75c ree Rnnr. $I.25
Touring. per hour. I.5o. Open all night.
NATIONAL TAXI SERVICE.
5oc 10 blocks c,ty proper 7 Sc
Touring. per hour. ....... 81 so
Same price. or pass. All.night service.
NEW CARS. MAIN 236.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

G. p. Horton, of Jonesville.
was visiting relatives in town
last Thursday.
James w. Orr and Geo. r..
Cridlin, Of Jonesvillc, were
business visitors in the Gap
Saturday.
j. +. S. Richmond, Of Ewing.
Lee County, was visiting IN
town Saturday
Go to Polly's for your Easter
outfit.
Miss Kate Cherry, Of Norton.
spent last week in the Gap with
her aunt, Mrs j W. Kelly.
Mra Otis Mouser spent a
few days in Louisville last
week shopping
Mrs ). w. Kelly spent a
few days last week in Louis
vile shopping.
f. L. Richardson, of johnson
CITY, auditor Of the Carolina,
Cllnchiield AZ Ohio Railway,
spent Sunday in town.
L. S Parsons, OF tile South
ern Railway at Bristol, spent
last Friday III town on bust
ness.
Mrs d, Il. Tate and baby re-
turned 10 Osaka Sunday after "a
weeks visit TO relatives in
town.
New pattern hats for Easter
at Mrs } r. VOTES.
Mrs. p. NJ. Reason spent a
few days last week visiting
relatives ut Mendoza and Gate
Mr. aud Mrs. II. II. Irvine
aud three children, Helen.
Dorothy and r. Tate, Jr., re-
turned Friday from Richmond
where Mira Irvine has been
spending the past two months
a Well selected line of young
men and boys suits will he
found AZ Goodloc Brothers.
The Womans Missionary So
ciety will meet with Mrs. j b.
Nnmpler, Thursday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04

Dog tail TO see our hats for
w W., oc"ooi R'rIS. Mrs. - 7.
y o'''
RIO. BRAY. "a recent graduate
9i the Atlautic school of
horlnacy has accepted a posi-
t'on W't'l lhe Neliy Drug Com
Pahy ~ lhls place.
DR. G.. G. Honevcutt Ma