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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23
The Gospel for the Sunday next be,
fore Advent. ST. John vi. 5.

foFe ADVENT 81. Jonh VI o.
When Jeus then lifted up his eyes.
and saw a great company come unto
him. he saith unto Philip. Whence
shall We bH} bread. chat these may
eat7 And thIs he said 10 prove him
for he himself knew what he would
do Philip answered him. Two Hun.
dred penny worth OF bread is not sui.
ficlent fof them. that every one OF
them may take little one OF his
disciples Andrew. Simon Peters broth,
er. saith unto him, There Is lad
here, which hath Ave barley loayes.
and two small nshes but what are
they among so many And Jesus
said. Make the men sit down. New
there was much grass In the place
So the men sat down, in number about
FIVE thousand And Jesus took the
ioaves and when he had given thanks.
he distributed to the disciples and the
disciples to them that we're set down.
and likewise OF the fishes a. much as
they would When they were Allied.
he said unto his Disciples. Gather up
the fragments that remain. that moth.
ing be iost Therefore they gathered
them together and f'llCd twelve has.
kets with the fragments Of the Ave
barley loayes. which remained ov.r
and above unto them that had eaten.
Then those men when they had seen
the miracle that Jesus lid. said This
is OF truth that prophet that shobld
come into the world
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23
" n Tempel

The Red Cross has large aiIot.
meat OF sewing and folding 10 be done
can't you help
After the war 10000. 900 people tn
hungry lands will look to America for
food which no people can give them.
In their misery and famine, Belgium.
Nerihern France, Central Russia. Ser.
via Montenegro. Poland RumanIs and
Armenia will cry TO No.
Fmro us food must ZONE We must
save that we may give. IT IL America
mission, our opportunity 10 serve.
Food will win the World
~ EAnA Ia nsr Ia,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23
Church Notices
GRACE ChuRcH
Rev A. w, ssardon, Rector.

The Sunday next before Advent
Sunday School. 30 a. M Holy Com.
munlon and sermon II a ~ Thanks.
giving Day, Holy Communion and ser.
mon II q. M
The usual Offering OF the fruits Of
the harvest" wlli be devoted to the
Chlldren's Home In New Orleans
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

Judge Lawrason was In Baton Rouge
Monday on business
q r BARROW made a trip 10 the city
Reason zee his big ad
Mrs n ] BOnnette 10 visiting II
baton Rouge
Mrs ben Leopold Ieft for q visit Il
New Orleans.
Msr NJ o Daniel vas In Baton
Rouge, Saturday
Miss Marie DaigFs 10 now attending
the demonstration high school at L.
3 q.
Mr. and Mrs Leo Balance have gone
TO housekeeping In Mlss Raynhams
cottage.
+ e Wilcox. O 4 Davidson aud
Frank Clack went TO Tuniea for Mr.
Jas McWateFs funeral Taesday
Mlss Gladys Wilcox was here for sew.
eral days en- route TO school AT I.afa.
}'''' fHuHhtflat SCHu1i
Dr John r Leake spent the week.
end at his country home enjoying
bird hunting
DIR l.. q Stirling returned to Baton
Rouge after brief vacation al Wake
field.
Miss Anne Towies vas the guest OF
The Lasrason family over Friday night
while en route TO her school at st
Joseph
Or and Mrs Jas. Kllbourna ara max
Ing visit for tho former TO recuperate
from his illness
Mrs j II Matthews and Mrs. l.. W.
Rogers spent several days In Baton
Houge.
Mas Margaret LawFason went To
New Orleans. Saturday for several
days accompanying her niece. Miss
Hattie isutler. returning to Sophie New.
comb
Mrs Edward Butler and little sou.
Charles Matthews spent the weekend
With Judge and Mira Lawras0n
To make q short visit Mrs W. p.
craddcck and children accompanied
Mrs II Carpenter. when she returned
to Areols. Saturday.
Mrs Gordon T. Barrow and little
Virginia returned Thursday from a
weeks visit 10 relatives In Baton
Rouge
Mrs. George shotwell returned BY
train TO New Orleans Monday Mr.. Shot.
we'll having preceded her during last
week. making the trip In his car
ars. Elrie Robinson and Miss Edith
Lehke spent Monday In Baton Rouge
Miss Amy Leake vas there from Fri.
day TO Saturday morning
Miss Roberta Towlss Ia spending the
weekend at Laurel Hil With the
Misses Stewart, Miss Towles Is dem
oHstraiion agent al eonssiss
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

W ] Riddle Y s sent us a fofceful
appeal for the public to aid the 4 W
W but the letter came too late for
use Ia the drive Or Riddle writes
us further that he Is a patient In the
hospital al Fort Oglethofpe, Ga. from
an injured back and spine
We hope though he does not say.
that his Injuries sill not prove serious
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

state o. Louisiana, Parish Of Wsst Felt.
eisas, Twenty fourth Judicial Dis
tFict Court
No tTS
Notice II hereby given to whom Il doth
OF mas concern to show cause within ten
days from the present notification II ans
they have or can. why the application oi
William r i.esassier praying Tor lstlsrs
Of Administration on the Succession al
Mrs Susie T0wIes l.ssassiaf. deceased
should rot be granted
Witness the Honorable Charles Xii.
bourne. Judge Of the 2tlh judicial Dls-
tricf Court thls 18th nay of November
1918
n T. MUSE,
Clark Of said Court
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

The high school opened Monday with
fair attendance. only a few pupils being
kept out OF school by fear of fin Or
Lever vas present, and made q
thorough inspection Of pupils An with
temperature or colds were sent home
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

There was large congregation al
Grace Church, Victory Sunday The
rector Rev A W skardon. preached
at excellent sermon, making the point
that all branches OF the service and all
VI the Allies had had part in achiey.
inE victory. and not one country alone.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our Lady OF Maant Carmel Church
Thursday. November gsth. Thanks.
giving Day celebration of the Holy
Sacrifice OF the Mass at a M
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

The young teachers and college stu,
dents have been gonig out TO their
respective duties 80 numerously that
no personal mention is made here Of
any. unless some special interest al.
taches thereto
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

In the absence Of Mrs ben Leopold.
chairman Of Christmas parcels. the
boxes will be al Mrs A. r barrow =.
and viii be given out, or received for
inspection until Nov. 30.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

The West felIclana Parish Board Of
School Directors 10 called to meet In
special session in 81, Francisyllie. on
Saturday. Nov, %, 1918
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

There we're 2,sss bales OF cotton.
counting round as half bales. ginned In
West Feliclane Parish. from the crop
~ 1918 prior to November !, 1918 as
compared With 2.siS bales gInned to
November I. 1917.
" n. Tempet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

Fin continues SO prevalent al Jack.
son, that after the high school reopen.
ed Monday 1, vas though best to close
IL al noon
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

Rev n p, Carpenter leaves Tues
day for the annual conference
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

ExeerabIe Weather during most Of
the week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23
LITTLE ADS.

The Van Tromp family moved re
Gently TO Naples. La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

Netles Of Application For Letters -
Administration. Succession % Mrs.
susie Towtss Lesasslsr, nsesssed,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

u :. Food Administration
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-23

10 eau AT the mayor.
JAS ~ KfLBouRSE. Mayor
@ l.. pLETTIN0ER. Clerk
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
TAKE SALTS TO
FLUSH KIDNEYS
Eat Less Meat if You Feel Back
achy or Have Bladder
Trouble.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the kidneys in their efforts
10 filter it from the system. Regular eat
ers of meat must flush the kidneys occa-
sionally You must relieve them like YOU
relieve your bowels; removing all the
acids, waste and poison, else YOU feel a
dull misery in the kidney region, sharp
pains in the back or sick headache, diz-
ziness, your stomach sours, tongue is
coated and when the weather is bad YOU
have rheumatic twinges. The urine is
cloudy, full of sediment; the channels
often get irritated, obliging YOU to get
up two or three times during the night.
To neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of Iad Salts from
any pharmacy; take tablespoonful In a
glass of water before breakfast for a
few DAYS and your kidnevs will then act
fine and bladder disorders disappear
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, com
bined with lithia, and has been used for
generations to clean and stimulate slug
gish kidneys and stop bladder irritation.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; harmless and
makes a delightful effervescent Gthia-
water drink which millions of men and
women take now and then, thus avoiding
serious kidney and bladder diseases
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
| MAKING ELECTRICITY
At FINANCIAL LOSS
So the Traction Co. Asks Public
Utility Board for Permission
to Increase Rates.

The Board of Public Utility Com
missioners viii meet next Monday after
noon TO consider request Of the VIII
nington Il Philadelphia Traction Co
for permission to increase the charge for
commercial electricity.
The present rates, the company ex-
plains in its letter to the Public Utility
Commission were put into effect somc
years ago and were based on the prices
paid for coal and supplies as they existed
IN 1913; but since these rates were
established the price Of coal has adj
vanced log per cent, cross arms and
poles from 50 per cent To 10 per cent,
depending upon size and quality; bolts,
brace irons and other line hardware
from 33 per cent to 300 per cent, accord
ing 10 type and qiality, glass lnsuntors
and kindred material about 100 per cent
copper wire and cable about 1877 per cent
some items 400 per cent 4 schedule
OF different supplies used in giving the
service showing increases varying from %
per cent to t37 per cent, accompanies the
letter. All of these materials and many
more, il is explained, must be supplied to
give service and cannot be paid for out
of the present receipts.
Seventy-one thousand five hundred and
twenty-four tons of coal were used dur
ing 1917, for which, it is stated, the
company paid 1927 Esq, whereas the
same quantity Of coal (but of much
higher gradc) purchased during 1913,
would only have cost S207 1880, max
ing an increase for the same quantity Of
coal of 1920, ,232 60 or LOG per cent; that
the company has had tn pay rs high as
sS 10 per ton at times 20 get any coal At
MI To keep the plants going The poor
quality of coal supplied adds to costs in
all other directions, such as repairs, more
capacity, moro labor and at least three
times as much clndcr to be disposed Of
The expense for labor has advanced
because the company must compete for
the Same with the wartime wage scales
Of industries whose output Is sold on the
basis of present dav costs
Amounts necessarily invested in stocks
Of coal and other supplies when the
materials can be had. have largely in
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
PARAT|ONS FOR
SPRING BUILDING
While Few Dwellings Are in Sight.
There is Some Activity in
the Trade Here.

While building work is not very activ,
now, plans are being made for spring anc
summer operations.
The T.. l.. Rice Co, has prepared planl
for alterations to be made at 207 Wes,
Sixth street, for Mrs. Charles B. Dough
erty. The building, which is three storic,
high, will be generally altered in the
interior. Bids arc being received by the
owner now
T.. K. Yates has plans for the erection oI
a residence 10 be two and one-half stories
high, and to extend % by "a feet. The
construction is To- be of stucco, shingle
roof, wood floors and electric lighting
Tho owner is receiving bids now. w. ID.
Haddock IL Co. are figuring for the con-
tract.
The A. s. Reed & Brother Co, con-
tractors, are ready to start on the addition
TO bo constructed at the jutc works,
beyond Eleventh street bridge The
addition when completed. will cost about
So 1000. and will be used as a rest room for
tho girls employed at the works.
The Wilmington * Philadelphia Tracr
ton Company had already secured a
permit TO erect a new switch house Mt the
foot of Buena Vista street, TO cost Si0,0 600.
The ilillcs Il Jones Go. repairing fire
damages at the plant, which will cost
approximately 81 500.
The A. 5. Reed & Brother Co. will
soon begin operations on the Perry coal
pockets at Twer ty-nnth and Washington
streets, work which was left over from last
autumn.
W Howard Nav has been awarded the
contract for the alterations to be made
on the James L. Chandler apartments
near Ninth and Orange streets The
addition. which s to bc erected in con-
ncction with the alteration, will be two
stories high It's construction is 10 be Of
brick and stucco, and the building will
Ec equipped with electric lighting cxton-
sion and all modern convcniences.
y. B. Cul .cr who has plans for the
erection Of two residences IT Eleventh and
Clayton streets, is receiving bids for the
construction, which is To be three stories
high i6 by lti6 feet, covered with Stag
roof and equipped with hot water heat
and other modern improvements John
T.. Healy & Sons are bidding for the
contract.
The outlook for now dwellings is not
very encouraging. There is one thing
certain, said one contractor, for many
years operating in this city and vicinity,
there will be very few private homes
built. 4 house that could he constructed
two years ago for 5000 cannot be built
now for less than $4,000 and onl then If
Won arc lucky enough 10 get the materials.
At present tho government has practically
placed an embargo on all building nateri-
ais excepting those used in the construction
Of industrial plants used mainly for war
purposes. II Is expected that a large
number Of industrial operations requiring
repairs or reconstruction Will
begin Immediately after the passing of the
snow. In that field, as web as in few
operations which have been held back,
there will be good start within the next
few weeks. Some operations Of an in
Iustrial character have been started
already.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09

That on account Of the unusual de-
mands for capital and the unsatisfactory
showing in it's financial statements the
company has not been able TO raise the
money TO pay for the proposed extensions
but that q number Of banks in Whining
ton are willing 10 loan the money provid-
ing the company is able by reason Of
increased rates 10 show sufficient earnings
10 justify such actions. The company
believes the rates should be changed
in accordance with the schedule Also
that the most prompt action is necessary
in order that contracts can be made quick
ly for apparatus
The proposed rates are said 10 be ~
adjusted as to approximately follow
variations in existing rates with an in
crease of one cent per killowatt hour
in the present maximum and minimum
lighting rates and an increase in the
power rates about equal to that which
would be obtained by the application Of a
coal clause recently approved by the
Public Utility Commission of the State
Of New Jersey.
II IL stated that of a tabulation of
known applications for increased rates
made during 1917 -Four hundred and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
NO NEED TO WORRY
NOW OVER N|TRATES
Use of Chilean Beds Makes This
Country Free of Dependence
Upon Germany.

! Long tied 10 Gerrnanys apron strings
| in the matter of nitrate supply, America Is
| now independent The reason lies in the
| fact that WAYS and means have been found
| TO utilize Chilean beds not heretofore
| considered as source of supply. Many
| months were consumed and much labor
| and money expended in experiment., but il
| now has been practically demons tratcd
| that nitratcs can he extracted from these
| Chilean beds in large and profitable guam
| tities
Announcement Of this was made last
night by G. NJ, Barton, vicc-pres!dent of
the du Pont Nitrate Go. Mt banquet Of
the members Of the new Chemical Society
at iannas
Mr. Barton told the gathering that not
only had the du Pont Company succeeded
in producing potash in paying commercial
quantities from the Chilean nitrate ores
hut that it had given the secrets Of its pro-
coSses To the representatives of companies
from allied and neutral countries which
operate plants in the nitrate fields of Chile.
The du Pout Company produces only
about one per cent Of the output of the
Chilean nitrate fields. but II has succeeded,
by its processes, in producing 10 600 tons
year Of q product containing - per cent
potassium nitrate. This is equivalent 70
about ] 200 tons of potassium.
The Others of the 200 nitrate plants IN
Chile are capable Of producing an average
quantity OF potash equal 10 that produced
by the du Pont Company.
On this basis the production would he
240. 900 tons year, but the process can
he further developed and improved There
is good reason to believe that in a short
time it can be improved TO such an ex-
tent that instead of recovering about ono
third OF the potash in the ore II may bc
possible to recover virtually all and there
hy hnng the total possible output up 10
20, 600 tons a wear This is almost as
much rs the entire pre-war consumption
Of potash IN the United States
Ge1nanv'S 5 sale OF potash before the war
10 the entire world amounted only To
about 900. 600 tons "A wear.
The development Of these processes hy
the du Pout Nitrate Company marks q
great step forward in world progress. Mr..
Barton outlined 1.-THE whole process during
his talk before the chemists and surprised
many Of them hy his statement that this
process had been in operation and had been
improving constantly for a long while
At a business meeting, following the
banquet, officers for the society were elect
ed as follows.
Lammot du Pont, director Of misoel-
laneous manufacturing department, chair
man; j. G. Melendv, superintendent Of
the General Chemical Company at Marcus
Hook, vice-prcsident; r. T. Calvert, of the
du Pont Experimental Station, Brandy
wine. secretary: Donald s Ashbrook,
superintendent of the Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company, treasurer.
Two counselors. who connect the Della
ware branch with the national society,
were elected as follows: DR. c. NJ Slime.
chemist of the du pont Company, and
Prof Flr1nan Thompson, chief chemist Of
the Experimental Station, at Delaware
College, Newark.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
PURSE FOR PRIEST.
Father Grant Given Testimonial by
His Many Friends at Cathedral.

Members of the parish he is serving last
night presented to Rev. James NJ. Grant
purse of more than $1,000 Father
Grant has volunteered for military duty
as q chaplain in the army and he will leave
tomorrow for one of the training camps as
he has been commissioned a first heuten-
ant.
Following the evening services in the
Cathedral last night, the members OF the
congregation adjourned TO the school
hall adjoining. Rev. john J. Dougherty,
the pastor. acted as chairman and be
introduced United States District At
torney Charles F Curley.
Mr. Curley made a brief address in
which be referred to the services Father
Grant has rendered while at the church
and the services be felt sure he would
render as an army chaplain. lie then
presented 10 Father Grant the purse of
money as a gift from the members.
Father Grant was visibly affected
bv the present and it was some minutes
before he could respond. He said he felt
that IL was his duty TO volunteer for army
service and he had done so. He expressed
the hope that he would make q good sol
der and by making d good soldier he
would be able to return TO the congrega-
ton a better priest. He expressed his
thanks for the present and the kindness OF
the people in remembering him.
Following this, there was q general
reception during which everyone present
wished Father Grant the best luck and
expressed the hope that be would soon be
able to return.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
PATRIOTIC DAY.
Wilmington High School to Unfold
Service Flag.

The faculty of the Wilmington High
School invites the public 10 join with its
student body in the patriotic observance,
on Wednesday, February 20, of 'Wil-
mington Day." which has been set apart
in honor of its men now in service under
the colors. notable program in keep
ing with the dignity and spirit of the
occasion has been arranged Hon. Levin
Irving Handy will deliver the oration
The service flag Of the school will
be unfurlcd, and the patriotic roll of
honor will be read. Nn. Calver An
dcrson, director of music, will have
charge of the special musical program.
The patriotic number of The Whisp"
containing number of articles by alumni
in different fields of service and other
interesting matter including the honor
roll, will be out on the 10th inst, and
will be one of the important features of
the occasion.
The school shares with the homes of
the men in service, a very commendable
pride in their patriotism and loyalty.
Principal Berlin and the faculty feel that
il is highly proper to unite with the public
in an enthusiastic appreciation OF the
high quality of service which the alumni
and undergraduates of the school are
rendering in all branches of the service
both at homo and abroad. A special in
vitation is extended TO the families Of the
men. The exercises will bc held at 10
O'Clock on the morning Of February 20,
and will be the most significant event
of the school year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09

crcascd; coal stock alone now amount
ing 10 upwards Of 10000, whereas for
nerly $4,000 To $4,000 was sufficient.
Operating earnings and expenses for
all departments Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company for the
last quarter Of 1917, showing the financial
conditions becoming worse with each
succeeding month, there being deficit for
December of 81, ,7o5.S9, is as follows:
Although December shows deficit
Of 50, 7O5S7, it is said January will
make still worse showing than Do
cember.
-Four hundred and fifteen thouyand
four hundred and sixty-eight dollars, IL ~
stated, was spent for plant additions
during the last two years, the output is
largely taken for war requirements. To
meet the demand Of the community as q
whole and TO comply with the govern
ments request that industries engaged on
war work be fully supplied with cleo
trio power, the company has planned
further additions to it's stations amount
ing 10 more than 100000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-09
MAY BE CONTEST.
For Appointment Of Superintendent Of
County Hospital.

The term of James W Foster as s,Iperin-
tendent of the County Hospital at Farm
hurst will expire in April and already there
are signs of a contest for the position.
MIR, Foster will be an applicant for re-
appointment and it is said former Levy
CtNrtman Samuel l.. Burris of this city
and Jacob l.. Wright. of New Castle will
be applicants. The nomination, which is
made at the February meeting of the
Trustees of the Poor, which is held on
February 20, will practically settle the
matter, although the election is not held
until one month later The terms of
Trustee Frank Stout, of the northwest
district of Wilmington; Leo Dugan. OF
the Southeastern district, and OF Pusey
Pennington, of Mill Creek hundred, have
expired and their SUCCESSORS Will prob
ably be named by the Levy Court next
Tuesday
As the naming of these trustees may
have an important bearing on the APP
pointment of superintendent for the
coming year, considerable interest is
being manifested in the probable action
of the Levy Court next Tuesday.