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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27
TOM PAINE In BRONZE.
Large Bust Portrait to Be Erected
at Washington.
Il win BE Dynamite Pvoof and Patterned
After the Bust Being Made for
the Monument of Paine at
New Rochelle.

Thomas Paine, the revolutionary
statesman and the great agnostic of his
time, is to be commemorated by the
largest bronze portrait bust ever made,
which is to be erected at the national
capital by the Paine Historical society.
1t will be patterned after an heroic
bronze bust now being modelled by Will
son Macdonald, the oldest living Ameri-
can sculptor, and the president of the
society.
The society intends to purchase a
small piece of land in Washington and on
il place the bust, which will be mounted
on heavy bronze pedestal, constructed
without crack OF opening, so as to be
made as nearly dynamite proof as pos
sible. -s''~s--s---~; s.-sr :, astt'.s'~Hs~-~
1--WE think this is necessary" says
Mr.. Macdonald, whom a New York
Herald man found in his Sixth avenue
studio working on the first clay model
of the bust which he is to make. "Not
so necessary at once, yet best in view Of
the treatment that has been received by
the Paine grave and monument at New
Rochelle. The head and foot stones of
the grave were broken many years ago,
and all that is left of them is this little
piece, 10 larger than your two hands,
which an old lady living by the grave
found and gave to Capt. George w.
Lloyd, who gave it to me. See the shot
marks on it? Iconoclasts have used it
for target. Ten years ago found the
monument Clipped, broken on the edges
and corners, the inscriptions partially
defaced and almost ruined. With the
aid of few friends had the inscrip-
tions recast and restored the monument
rs you see it to-day.
There is more liberal feeling to-
day, but we propose to make the bust
and pedestal of the monument so strong
and to anchor them so securely that
nothing short of very large charge of
dynamite can destroy them"
The proposed colossal bust will be alb
solutely unique for portrait and one
of the most imposing works of the sort
in existence. 1t will be of gigantic pro-
portions. The head of the bust alone
will measure six feet from the point Of
the chin to the top Of the head, and the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
MAN SAYS

H. NJ Blossom, senior member of
II. NJ. Blossom & Co., 217 n. Sd ST.,
st. Louis, writes: had been left
with a very distressing cough, the re-
suit of influenza, which nothing
seemed to relieve, until l took Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. One bottle
completely cured me. / sent one
bottle to my sister, who had a severe
cough, and she experienced immidi-
ate relief. l always recommend this
syrup to my friends.
John Cranston, 90S Hampshire
street, Quincy, ILL.,, writes: l have
found Billiards. Horehound Syrup su-
perior to any other cough medicine l
have ever known. 1t never disap-
points. Price SOC. Sold by Kalteyer
& Schuchard, A. Dreiss, +. Kalteyer
& Son, James Clavin, druggists, San
Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27
Crabs ForetelI Earthquakes.

For some time previous to the day
upon which the great earthquake of
August, 1887, occurred, great swarms of
crabs OF an unknown variety were seen
in the Bay Of Payta, Chilli. They all
appeared 20 be greatly excited, and were
literally Climbing over each other in
their efforts to escape the impending
calamity. How they knew that the
earthquake was collecting its strength
TO desolate the coast is more than man
can say, but that they knew that some
thing unusual was about to happen
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27
POUND NOTICE.

Taken up, and in city pound, on Mats-
moras street, on or about the 25th day Of
July, 1896:
bay horse, Spanish brand.
sorrel mule, Dig knee.
/ brown mare, branded A B G, con-
nected, bell on, with chain and pad lock.
brown horse, between / and years.
old, branded small P. connected
Which will, II not redeemed before sale,
be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder for cash, at said pound. at the
hour Of II o'clock q. m. on the 3lst day
OF Jnlv. 1896. w. ID. DRUsE,
725 st Marshal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27

there is no doubt whatever. That there
were millions of them may be inferred
from the report of DIR. Forbes, who
says that "ten days after the earth
quake the dead crabs were thrown upon
the beach in wall-like line, three to
four feet wide, along the whole extent
of the bay,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-27
Mind MARKS nn onr CoIns.

One can easily tell where the United
States coins were made by the mint
marks" which they bear. Coins minted
at Charlotte, n. c.. bear the letter G;
those made at Dohlonega, Ga, the
letter d; those at New Orleans, the let
ter o; those at Carson City, the letter
C, and those at San Francisco, the let
tar g
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Flying Machines.

It has been so frequently stated OF,
late that the problem OF the flying ms
chine has been solved, and investiga'
ton has proven that most of the claims
are without practical foundation, that
the majority of people need not be-
blamed if they express themselves as
exceedingly incredulous on the subject
OF aerial navigation. 1t is amusingto
note the curious forms that flying ms
chimes have taken. One model str'k-
ingly resembles an enormous erasshop~
per. There is q long cylindrical body
and wing-ahaped side pieces. Inc Y,
feet and antenna IRE tolerably we'll
represented by the rods and braces
that work and strens then the machine
There are also models with overlap.
ping sections resembling the. siding on
a building. A quaint and curious
model is dome-shaped and worked
with pedals. The problem of flying
may be solved at some time in tho 1a''
ture, but so far as has been made puo..
lie, there is little yet invented th's
gives reasonable assurance OF tying,
at least during the life Of the preseas
generation.-New York Ledger.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

The selection of design for a
Canadian flag is still m Interesting
topic to citizens of the new dominion.
A recent suggestion comes from n
resident of Toronto, who advocates
tho placing of q single large white
feur-de lis MS tho "emblcm Of old
Francc-France as it was in 1850
France when it possessed and gov
erned Canada" his idea is to
commemorate by this monarchical
emblem the French Canadian part OF
tho scheme Of confederation. ''In the
union jack" he says, are the combined
symbols of England, Scotland and
Ireland; their sons want nothing
more. Let us place on our British
ensign the insignia of France Of the
eighteenth century, out of gratitude
and respect for her sons and their de-
scendants, who did so much and SO
we'll for La Nouvelle France, and have
so recently shown that they arc ready
to do as much and as we'll for our
grand common country-Canada."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Remarkable FamilT.

German Township, Marshall County,
Ind, has q remarkable .family.sRThoy
are the Heckamans, the pioneers OF
that family being Mr.. and Mrs. jacob
Heckaman,S ST., who came from Sfarke
County, Ohio, in the earl y thirties, and
are the oldest settlers Of Marshall
County, the husband now being eighty.
three years old, the wife eightysone.
Neither had ever seen an electric light
until last winter, though both were
near towns that used them. The wife
never rode on % railroad until about
year ago. Both are excellently pre-
served, and are the parents of ten sous,
and two daughters, all living in that
vicinity except one daughter, with
seven children, who resides in Kansas.
Four of the sons are the parents Of
twelve children each, and there are 157
of that name, none more distantly re-.
lated that first cousins, who reside
within distance OF two miles in that
locality.
So numerous arc the Heckamans in
that neighborhood that the advent Of
new infantile aspirant for name
different from that of some neighbor-
in: Heckaman is matter Of grave
concern, and names are found dupli.
Gated and Implicated, causing consid.-
cradle confusion. The Heckamans
dwell there tremendously, and their
good will is OF no small. political i'm.
portance. The senior Heckanans are,
great.great-grandparents. and tho
family has been noted for its longevity
one, Mrs. Wryougb, living to be-
103 years old. Besides those men.
toned, quite number OF the Hscka'
mans live in localities a little more
distant. The family is Marshall
County marvel. Boston Advertiser.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
The Hero Of i'leyna.

Where is Osman Pasha. the hero OF
P.evnu, during all this turmoil anu \.
disorder in the Turkish Empire? "
reads very peculiar, but it is none tho
less true, to learn that this almost tol'
gotten soldier now occupies the o..
sentially Oriental position OF "sea!et
in the kitchen of the Sultan. His duSy
consists in sealing all tho dishes IN.
tended for his masters table immea''
ately after they are prepared. AS 1ne
cooks are likewise very trusty SCR
vants-having, as might be e1pectIe:u'
their wages paid with q punctaali:ys
which must raise the envy OF tu0
troops-the dishes are effectually se'
cured against the insertion OF poison
by any unauthorized persons, snu
after being carried into the royal an
ing room the seals are bro ken IN Az.
dull Hamid's presence. New 1ofA
Journal
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
GODS GARDEN.

There is fenceless garden oyengrovn
With buds ard blossoms and al! sorts OF
leaves;
And once among the roses and sheavcs
The Gardener ard were there alone.
lie led me to the plot where I had thrown
Tho fcnnGl ofnny days on wasted ground,
And in the riot Of sad weeds l found
The fruitaSe Ola life that wag my owI.
My life! Ah, yes, there was my life, indeed,
And there were all tho lives Of human
kind;
And they were like book that Icould read!
Whose every leaf. tremendously signed.
Controlled itself tlom Thoughts eternal
seed,
Love-rootcd in Gods garden OF the Mind.
Edwin 4. Robinson.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

With tic assistance OF several eli
zcns n robbcr made q great harl ut
Joseph, Oregon. He grabbed and
made Of with d sack OF coin coutan-
ing s., 900 III The First National Bank,
and the citizens shot down his two
pals, thus relieving him Of the neces-
sity Of ''wLncNiMG up"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

DR.. Charles B. Spahr, who has writ
ten can Essay on the Present Distri-
button of Wealth in tho United
States" has determined from an in.
teresting collection Of statistics that
one per cent OF the families in the
United States receive nearly one
fourth of the whole income of the
country; fifty per cent. receive barely
one fifth. In 1898 out of $50, 900 FAM
lies in New York city, two-thirls were
propertyless, and the same state of
things obtained in greater or less
degree in all tho large cities.
Overlooking the law of equal
rights, he concludes that the pub
lie welfare demands progressive in
come tux. DR.. Spahr's figures on the
distribution of wealth in great Brit
ain ore particularly interesting. He
claims that at the present time $685.
600 persons in tho United Kingdom
own 91O, 700, 100000 OF private prop
erty, while 6,OOO;O families, three.
fourths of the population, have no
registered property ut all. LESS than
two per cent. of the families of the
United Kingdom hold three times as
much private property as all the re-
mainder and 90 per cent. OF the PEG.
pie hold less than eight per cent. of
the accumulated wealth. y
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

Russia is determined to have 4 port
on the Atlantic, and has commenced
work at Il place called Ekatrinosrad,
situated on the Thurman coast of Lap
land, between the White sen and the
Norwegian boundary, and at q point,
thanks to the gull stream, free from
ice the winter through. a line has
likewise been begun to connect the
new port with ST. Petersburg.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
TIE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE.

$50 you're going to make political,
SPEECH" said the old-time politician.
eyes, replied his son.
"Would you object to my giving
you little advice?''
"Not at all"
eff / were in your place I'd be as
general in my remarks as possible.
Stick to the American eagle, and our.
own dear native land Us much as pos.
sible, and don't bear my harder on
the vital issues than is absolutely
necessary. You may be running for
Office yourselfsome day, and you don't
know what your politics may be then,
YOU know. '-Washington Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

1t has been discovered in Paris that
il bone mario be not tho elixir Of
life, at least it is powerful tonic. 1t
is now served in Partisan restaurants
spread on thin slices of bread in q
dainty manner, and is said to be a
palatable morsel. The old hunters of
this country could have given pointers
on tho merits of the marrOw-bono
many years ago, adds the New Or
leans PicaYune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

Twelve thousand seven hundred and
eighty -four children were turned away
in New YorI; City at the opening Of
the school year for lack of school ac-
commodation. The New York indie
pendent, in commenting on the fact,
says; "rhis is utterly disgracctul to
the authorities Of the city,"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
The following figures show the pro

The following figures show the pro-
portion of legislators to the popuIu-
ton in Canada. The proportion in
Ontario is one legislator to every
%, 533 Of population, British Columbia
has one to every $3.50 persons, Prince
Edward island ono to every 1886,
Manitoba one to l,0l3, New Bruins
wick one to 1855, Nova Scotia one to
1852 and Quebec one to 20, 800.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

England has a '''5ocicty Of Cru
sades," which will make the pilgrims
age to Jerusalem next September.
The pilgrims will meet in the Chris
tian temple there aud ''corsidcr The
subject Of memorial to the English
who fell in the crusadcs. "
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT
ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA.

The SanItarian quotes Or. Enrico
Morsclli AS saying that divorced per.
sons are particularly liable 10 commit
suicide or TO become mad.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
ON THE PORCH.

Waggleton-'That's fine looking
girl you have just engaged, Mrs.
Briggs"
Briggs-"She's as fine as fiddle. "
Mrs. Briggs-"Well, just bear in
mind, Mr.. Briggs, that you've no ear
for music !"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
4 DIFFICULTY.

T.'s really very exasperatihg," rc-
marked young Mrs. Torkins.
"N hat do YOU mean" inquired tLe.
visitor.
'This financial question.
"Can't you understand it??"'
eyes; sometimes I see through il
very clearly for Il second or two. But
Charley always goes ahead talking
about it and mixing it all up again.
Washington Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
N.tNI ORDERS AHEAD.

Mr.. slowpny jairiIy) III wish to Get
measured for 8 suit OF clothes, but il
will be about three weeks before I can
pay for them, IS our payday comes
only once 4 month nov. How soon
c;su YOU have them done?'
rallor-"Um let me see. In about
three wcu..::g. New York Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
no INDICTMENT TO STEAL.

"Say, Tradeley, why does yonr
floor walker never watchzth bargain
counter?'
"Because things are SO cheap there
that thieves prefer to Euy and have
the goods delivered. detroit Free
Press. 49,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
IEREFEAGARLE PROOF.

"Sprockett is in lo7o with Ethel
Gadsby."
odd he tell you 500"
"No, but he has replaced the pic
ture Of his bicycle ho used to carry in
his watch by her Photographic
Washington Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
his WANDERING WITS.

''Do you think that druggist is
really deranged?"
eyes, crazy as bicycle rider. He
sold mo nickel's worth OF pepper
mint and didn't stick his own label
over the one already on the bottle. -
Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
AND he WOULDN'T DO THAT.

"Hubly, what in the deuce did you
mean by letting that note I Endorsed
for you go to protest?'
"Why, man, there was no other way
unless I paid the thing. "-Dotroit
Free Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
HIS RIVALS MUSE.

LAUDE MORAN vas
putting the finishing
touches to his five.
act romantic drama,
written in the purest
blauA verse. As tho
authors mind con.
iured the scene Of
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
TIL? MODERN WAY.

Old Lady tile old style)-"Whst.
my dear, are you dipping into the third
volume to see il they marry"
Young Lady (the new style)-"0b.
they were married early in the frs,
volume, I only wanted to SEQ if it wo.
really her husband who poisoned her."
The Sketch.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO yALOn.

Smith-"I see that a bullet from
one Of those new rifles Will kill six
men, standing one behind another"
Thompson--"You don't say? In
that case, man might just as we'll go
to the front. Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
TIE CHEERFUL IDIOT

'I see that they caught the fellow
who broke out OF jail last week SAY
the boarder WHO Was looking over tha
paper.
ZOE course said the Cheerso1
idiot. "a fellow who breaks ont -
sure 10 be spotted. "-IIdiaaanol,
Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
DEPARTMENT STORE WORRIES.

DETAFTH ENT SIUHE NUKKIES.
"Great sensation in that big depart.
ment store"
"What was it,"
can elephant fell out of the ZOO de.
partment through seven skylights and
ruined the ice IN the basement skating
rink department.. "--Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A QUESTION FOE PROPHETS.

Gazway-''Speaking of the world
being round, there's one thing that
bothers me-"
Jizney-"What's that?"
Gazway-'If it's true that it's
round, how is it possible for it to come
to an end?"-Roxbury Gazette.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

nty-three thousand six hundred
wen scientific and literary books
ublished in Germany in 1895.
yes not include periodicals.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
GEOTESOUES,

"Did you hear how Splasher made
big hit in posters?'
"No; how did lie do it,"
"He tinted up lot of photographs
ont of old family albums. "-Ch,cago
Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
THE LAND or LIBERTY.

Barber tout West)-''Your head is
very
Cowboy Showing revolyerI-sEh:"
Barber chastity very clean, sir"
New York Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A GUESS.

Joncs-s'Who was 1t that said 'Ihc
unexpected always hnppcns:?' "
Jenlsius-''I don't know. Wasn't il
somebody connected with the Weather
Bureau? '-Puch.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
ACCOUNTED FOR.

Grace-"I never saw any one with
Euch vacant expression as Cholly."
"No; he's always thinking OF him
sclf."-Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
INDUCING HEESELT.

Younger Sister--'What are you 60
ing to do on your birthday, Evu?'
Eva IA belle OF some ns)-"Oh,
I don't know. Take year off, sup
nose. Punch.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
CORRECT.

Teachcr-"lell me 8 few Of the most
important things existing to-day which
did not exist a hundred years uso.
Tommy-"Us. "-Ausvers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
EASILY EXPLAINED,

Barber-"You say you have been
here before? I don't seem to remem.
Der your face.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY not. Il Is al
healed up now. Tit Bits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

'Tis sweet, good orator. to note
The prospect that appears:
You'll have Il chance to rest your throat
For four delicious years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

or the Stump-The Land Of Liberty
-Correct-A Safeguard Easily
Observation-Disclosures.
Herself, Etc, Itc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
THE PhHLOR KIND.

"Don't YOU think Choliie Slim and
Anne Spatts woaid make a good
match?"
'I7irst.rate. He'd be the stick and
she the birthstone. '--HArper's Bazaar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
4 SAFEGUARD.

4 SAFEGUARD.
Mr.. Poorly-''This ere wall'll fall
down eff ye don't fix Is; til crucHs arc
enormous.
I4andlord--"Ail rinht I'll have it
papered at once. "-At!anta Constitu-
ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
COMPARISONS.

COMPARISONS.
Baldcrton-"Iour hair, is liko q
stroke Of lightning, old man-such an
awful shock, you know"
Buzzfuzz-"And yours is like q fool
and his moncy-soon parted. An
swcrs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

SAID she, merrlly. Linen those were
mere words-mere nothings! Alas.
whom are we to believe in this world?"
''No, no." protested the poet. II
did intend them OF course-l could
not forget-so you SEQ"
"a lucid explanation, truly" she
exclaimed gayly and lie became more
confused.
"lt is the only one I have to give"
he said humbly. 81 can only ask your
pardon for"
The countess now faced him with
flashing eyes and determined luien.
"Did you, or did you not, mean
what you wrote?"
He became just as defiant. All his
embarrassment vanished.
81 did mean those words. / did
not know you would see them. am
sorry, you have And now. good
bye"
"Stay."
"Julio!"
care you engaged this evening,
Claude?"
"No; that is"
"Then you must take mo to the
theatre; 1 will expect you here, and,
perhaps, Claude, we will see many OF
your plays together"
AS he entered his carriage he saw
her gazing out of tho window. She
blushed and drew back; then i'm.
pulsively threw him kiss with her
hand, as she had done when they were
children. And the oldj hanson be.
~e,as chariot of the gods. Detroit
Press.