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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
South Africa. The illustration shows
the exact size of the tumD of earth.

South Africa. The illustration shows
the exact size of the lump of earth.
On the surface of this lump of earth,
which is called blue mass, are forty
five diamonds of good size, while
many other smaller ones can be seen
glinting through thin encrustation.
Blue mass is the regular diamond
matrix, the earth Of all the Kimberley
mines Of South Africa. It dissolyes
like lime under $40 pounds pressure
in water. On an average this earth
yields about So worth Of diamonds to
the ton. II it were all as rich in dia-
monds as this lump supposedly is,
reckoning from what appears on the
surface OF il, the yield would be some
think like six million dollars ton.
Mr.. Levy says that until he finds an
X ray that will show up the interior
of the specimen he can't tell the com
mercial value of his prize. As q curl"
osity he considers it worth about
$50, 1000.
OF the diamonds on the surface OF
the piece of earth the largest is reck.
oned to weigh about sixteen or seven
teen carate. This one is nearly round,
and almost completely encrusted with
the blue mass. It is not of very good
quality. The best of The stones ap.
pears to be- Of about four carats
weight. Several of the diam onds are
almost perfect octohedrcns, while 9th
ers show almost equal geometrical
regularity, but less complexity. The
owner thinks that the surface value is
about $1,000. Undoubtedly there are
other diamonds inside the mass, and
what the entire value Of the diamond
yield would he can only eguessed at
Mr.. Levy refuses to say what he pait
for the specimen, but he states that,
in addition to the money, IT cost min
o great deal of worry and anxiety tc
get it out of Africa, as only gem
brought through the regular channels
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
~: "Having got our diana,
thing to do was to get ~. !,

=, "Having got our diam. !
thing to do was to GET \.
country. II you 60 o., op ~ = !! Il
ern coast s you have to ~.
s sale Tor every gem il yo ~. \
and you ~! are searched my, -,
too t9 That is the sort tt's y
the company gets iron, = i, y :
ment. OF course I conla' ~ y 9
bill Of sale for nv voa aal
thing tl to DO was to get e esIs,,s
try some other way. W s't!tl
country with our OK v. Ss.'a
came to the river, and ' s.. y
by water to the coast. a. ~
had some great hunting, 04 \!
W. wv ~ VIC picture ara ,S,l
shot near Christians. = na
Levy, II could writ WRITE , ss!4
reading r, about the disnoss
the Katfjrs down there.
n interesting estn chapter "a IN. !.
OUT out because &c ~ I won't ~, s,'
truth OF it F.; how that 10, y
pound lump of di1tAXsa@s
f from the shelf, 1900 W,s
the earth's surface i&s.ssi
perfect inspection N.
New York Snn
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

cast four lines Of type while q compost
tar is setting one. and rs there is no
distribution Of type, there are relative
~ few mistakes to be corrected, and
consequently little or no delay in get
ting the matter into the forms. Tie
men who have stood at the case for
years are now seated at q keyboard.
and ali that the TYPO had to DO was
to learn The keyboard Of the machine
just as any steuographcr learns the
keyboard CT typewriter The ma
chine is automatic and does the rest
a true description Of the linotype
would necessarily be a technical one,
for many Of the most complex auto
matte movements known to the me-
rhanic arc involved il its opelat ton. To
describe what it does. can be done in
a sentence. In answer to the operators
touch on the letteved Keys. It assemblies
iettered brass matrices into line, and
then in response to touch of the lever
1t carries the line of matrices to mold
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
She Felt ReaSsureI.

"N'hat we want is to have money get
ting into circulation. It's the duty" he
said, eXcitedly, "of every citizen to eX-
crt himself to secure that end"
"John, dear" said his wife, I'm so
glad to hear you say so. l want to order
ever 50 many things at the store, but l
hesitated about doing it, for fear you
wouldn't want to see the money getting
out Of your hands into circulation"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
A $4,000 LUMP.
FIVEPOUNDS OF BLUE CLAY ALL
STUDDED WITH DIAMONDS.
It Was Struggled Out of the Kimbcr.
Icy Diamond Mines by Il kat1lr,
and Brought to This
Country

TAKE a good-sized lump OF
blush putty, knead it into
rough trancated pyramid,
stick small bits of white and
yellow and pale blue glass into the
surface at random and leave the putty
to harden. and when it is hardened
the result will be very fair imitation
OF the most extraordinary specimen OF
diamondiferous earth ever brought to
this country. This specimen is DOW
in the possession OF Benjamin W.
Levy, diamond dealer of this city,
who bought it in and brought it from
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
Richest Monarch in the World.

The vast wealth in jewels and specie
left by the late Shah will be inherited
by the new one, and S15,00OOGO is not
too high an estimate Of their worth, the
great globe of gold, incrusted with huge
gems, being valued at Fl, 100000, while
the historical diamond, the Deryah-i-
Nur, Or Sea of Light, and vast treasure
of gems. form part Of the largest and
most valuable collection of precious
stones in the world. Mozaffer-ed-Din
commences his reign the wealthiest
mCHarch Of the world.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

they ore in many cases val !!
are kept IN excellent eoaa
show less damage thiIp
months.old spring bat . Y
American woman. They
felt just stiff enough to bold y!
The hats are reputed " =
dition to be very healthy n
cause they interpose az y \
between the heat or the COY;
top ofthe head. The voa
thai and Schonach do na
badness, a misfortune Wy
posed to be produced anea
the use Of the high hat'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
MARVEL OF TIE AGE.
TIE LINOTYPE ECL!PSES ALL
MODERN INVENTIONS.
Ecw 1t Has RevoiutioniZel the Old
Art of Printin.-Notes a New Era in
the Newspaper NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF the Machine.
Useful and Popular.

The art OF printing has been Won
derful ins,rum"ntality in the dissent
nation of knowledge, the progress of
good government, the defense of civil
rights and as Il general aid to liberal
progress, but it has always been at the
cost Of slow and painful process, the
selection ard placing by hand OF each
letter and character and space of the
words and language. An ordinary col
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
American Snake with

DR.. Shalfer, q noted lon]
recently added to ls \
serpents q remarkable
snake. The reptile, ~
kind ever discovered,
formed. Its three hesds
the same size and shape
necks are Joined at the
its body.
This remarkable rel
covered by William ina
about three miles ti0a
Penn. While Price "
fence he found q snan =.
with eggs. lie broke
his amazement, q sns y.
distinct heads crawled q
shells. Price killed
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

umE OF reading matter
uses about 5000 pieces Of
type. Each piece must
be chosen from its ciasSi-
fed box, or fat pigeon
hole, and after being
used in print must be
returned to it's place
again. The tedious work
which attends this art
employs the most inielli-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

The ugliest man = = IN
TO be Sir Richard Ispf
OF Parliament for w
ion OF Surrey.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

Every summer we wish we were rs
as people say we are.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21

carried it home. "a
exhibited for severa' \. "a
drug store at Ellzs s..tss
sent to Skaters pts
naturalist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
DoUGHToN AT WILKEsBoRo.
DIR. Trye York Brings Down the
House Republican Discussions.

DR.. Trye York Brings Down the
House-Republican Discussions.
Wilkesboro, n. c., Sept s.-(SpeciaD
Hon, r. A Doughton, Democratic
candidate for Congress, spoke to a
large audience who frequently cheered
him to the echo, especially when he
told them that this was time when
all the friends of the white metal
should stand shoulder to shoulder in
one mighty effort to undo the great
wrong fastened upon the people by the
demonstration of silver.
DIR. Tyre York followed in few
remarks, in which, after being twitted
by a by-stander with changing his
politics time or two, told the people
that he did not change; that he was
always right; that he was the political
hub of the universe around which all
the political parties had been revolv-
ing, which of course brought down
the house.
The Republican county convention
is to be held here Saturday, the
10th inst, and all parties are looking
for a squally time then. There are
fifteen candidates for the Office of reg
lister of deeds alone, and to be added
to this is the fact that the Republican
party is badly rent with internal dis
sensions. The party at present seems
to be controlled by a few local leaders
who have become quite obnoxious to
a large element in the organization
and which is threatening trouble.
The Populists here are breathing
out anathemas against Brer. Linney,
whose record in Congress they say
they never will endorse by voting to
return him. They claim that the so
called convention at Lenoir, which en-
dorsed him, was not representative
body of Populists at all and they alb
solntely refuse to be bound by its
dictum.
The Democrats here seem to be more
hopeful of the outlook as the days go
by. Your correspondent interviewed
leading men from almost every sec
ton in the county during court, and
the reponse from every one to the
question, "What is the outlook from
your point of viewp' was that the
party was in the best shape in their
respective localities that it had been
for quite a while.
Col. Oliver FL. Doclery's declaration
that he was for Bryan and free silver
has been like bomb shell in the ranks
of the enemy. He was the idol OF the
masses of the people who compose the
Republican party in this part OF the
State, and his action, more than that
of any other one man, will rebound
to the good of the cause for which
we are all fighting to ultimately tri-
| umph in the end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
STATE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL.

Departments well equipped. q teach
ers. 444 regular students, besides
practice school of 81 pupils. $50 ma.
triculates since it's opening in 1892. 0s
of the 90 counties represented. Com.
petitive examination at county seat
August 1st to fiji free tuition vacan.
cies in dormitories. Application
should be made before July Goth to en-
ter the examination. No free tuition
except to applicants signing a pledge
to become teachers. Annual expenses
of free tuition, students boarding In
dormitories. $50; tuition-paying stu
dents, $780, Address,
President CHARLES D. M'IVER,
Greensboro. N. q
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
Chairmen Manly and Aver Make
Out the Official Programme.
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 18TH, 18TH
Official Committee of Reception
is Announced.
AsheviIe, Hickory, Charlotte, Green's
boro, Raleigh and Rocky Mount
Are the Most Favored Places
Short Stops at Other
Points,

The following is the official pro
eramme of Mr.. Bryan's tour through
North Carolina:
Mr.. Bryan will speak at all points
named in schedule.
Leave Asheville at p. m, September
16.
Leave Hickory at 8 p. m, September
10.
Arrive Statesville at 10 p. m, Sep
tember 16.
Leave statesvAle at 1915 p. m, Sep
TENDER is.
Arrive at Charlotte at 11:45, septem-
Der 16.
Leave Charlotte at $3.50 a. m, Sep
tember II.
Arrive Salisbury Ii a. m, September
IL.
Leave Salisbury 1915 a. m, Septem-
Der H.
Arrive Greensboro 12:45 p. m, Sep
tember II.
Leave Greensboro 8 p. m, Septem-
Der II.
Arrive Durham $50 p. M, September
II
Leave Durham p. m, September II.
Arrive Raleigh Z p. m, September II.
Leave Raleigh p. IN september ~.
Arrive at Selma 10 p m, September
II.
Leave Selma 1920 p. m.
Arrive Goldsboro IL p. m, September
II.
Leave Goldsboro 1890 a. M, septem-
Der is.
Arrive Wilson 1880 a. m, September
is
Arrive Rocky Mount 1890 p. M.
September Is.
Leave Rocky Mount PIT on regular
schedule of Coast Line.
Arrive Weldon 1872, September IS.
The principal speeches will be made
at Asheyille, Raleigh, Hickory. Char
lotte. Greensboro and Rocky Mount.
Train will stop for thReeminute speech
es at Marion, Morganton, Mooresville,
Concord, Lexington, Burlington, and
at no other points.
These schedules are based upon East
ern time, and viii not be departed from
in any instance.
CLEMENT MANLY,
Chairman Dem. State Ex. Com.
HAL w. AVER,
Chairman p. 2. State Elk. Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
BrJcKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands,
Childblains, Corns, and al Skin frup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
nav required. 1T is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refund-
ed. Price rs cents per box. FOR SAFE
by John Y. McRae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
HNsTIlI!e.!g45lEzO
N1kESy DOUBLE DAILY
SERVICE

SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE
To Atlanta, New Orleans, Norfolk,
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, Boston, New York.
Schedule in effect January 90, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH:
1926 A. NJ. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special" Pullman Vestibule
for Henderson, Weldon, Petersburg,
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, and all points
north. Buffet drawing-room sleepers
and Pullman coaches Atlanta to Wash
ington, parlor cars Washington to New
York, Pullman sleeping car Monroe to
Portsmouth. Arrives at Washington
10:45 a. M, Baltimore 10 noon, Phila-
delphia 1920 p. M, New York 4:53 p.
m. Also for Portsmouth, Norfolk, Old
Point and local stations Seaboard and
Roanoke railroad.
1881 A. M. DAILY.
For Henderson, Weldon, Suffolk,
Portsmouth, Norfolk and intermediate
stations connects as Portsmouth with
Bay Line for Old Point and Baltimere;
with Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat company for Washington; with
N. Y. Z. and N. railroad for Philadel-
phia and points north; also at Weldon,
with Atlantic Coast Line for Rich
mond, Washington, Baltimore, PhiIa-
delphia and New York, and with Scot
land Neck Branch for Greenville.
Washington and Plymouth.
Pullman sleeping car Atlanta to
Portsmouth.
5:35 A. M. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special Pullman Vestibule
for Southern Pines, Hamlet, Whining
ton, Monroe, Charlotte, Lincelnton,
Shelby, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood,
Abbeville, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta,
Columbia, Macon, Montgomery, Mobile.
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Memphis and all points south and
southwest; through Pullman Buffet
sleepers and day coaches Washington
and Atlanta, connecting directly at
Union depot, Atlanta, with diverging
lines; also Pullman sleeping car Ports
mouth to Monroe.
$40 P. NJ. DAILY.
For Wilmington, Charlotte, Chester.
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta and ali
intermediate stations. Connects at
Union station Atlanta, with diverging
lines. Pullman sleeping car Ports
mouth to Atlanta.
TRAINS REACH RALEIGH.
From Norfolk, Portsmouth and
points north via Bay Line and N. Y. p.
and N. r. r., Petersburg, Richmond
and Washington, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York and Boston, also from
Greenville, Plymouth, Washington, ".
c., and eastern Carolina, points via
Weldon.
1:21 A. M. DAILY.
"Atlanta Special Pullman vestibule
from Atlanta and points south,
Athens, Abbeville, Greenwood and
Chester.
1925 A. M. DAILY.
From Charlotte, Athens, Atlanta and
intermediate stations.
$3.50 A. M. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special from Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Henderson, Weldon, Rich
mond, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York and the east.
Magnificent Pullman vestibuled
trains. No extra fare.
Apply to ticket agent, or to
H. S. LIZARD, Sol. Pass. Agt.
Raleigh, N. c.
E. ST. JOHN, Vice-Pres and Gen. Mgr.
III. w. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
II. j. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass, Agt.
V. E. MBEE, Gen. Supt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
3:4o P. NJ. DAILY.

For Wilmington, Charlotte, Chester,
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta and all
intermediate stations. Connects at
Union station Atlanta, with diverging
lines. Pullman sleeping car Ports
mouth to Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09

AIAIl-fII1AN = 4sA4AAtL1A3
Chairman Dem. State Elk. Com.
HAL w. AVER,
Chairman p. z. State Elk. Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
4 FRAUD ORDER ISSUED.

Washington, Sept. s.-The Postmas-
ter Genaral has issued a fraud order
against the Greensboro Tobacco Com
pany, of Greensboro, n. 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
WANTED, ONE MILLION DOLLARS
Horses and Mules.

have leased the sales and boarding sta.
bles of Messrs. Leach & Barbee, corner Mar.
tin and Blount streets, and have on hand
horses and mules, suitable for driving
draught and farm work. This stock Is
bought direct from the farmers who raised
it. large supply OF horses viii be kept az
all giInes and we can supply your needs.
j. W. LlTTLEPAGE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-09
THEY SHOULD WIN.
No just Reason Why the G., c. & ..
Should Not be Permitted.

To Cross the c., l.. & W. Road at woos-
ter with the Canton & Wooster Rail.
road Coming TO Trial.
The appropriation suit Of the new Can
ton and Wooster railroad to Cross the c..
l.. g. w. railroad at Wooster, which was
commenced some time ago, will have a
hearing before Probate Judge Wise on
Saturday. The @. l.. & W. people are
protesting against the new company
crossing their road at Justus station, but
want them to cross II two miles further
south at the point where the c.. G.. a. :.
crosses It now. But this would compel
the new company to build two miles
more Of railway and entail upon them
an additional expense of s15,OOO which
they refuse to do. The new company
have no fears about their request being
granted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-09
SEALED PROPOSALS

Will be received at the Auditors office
in Canton, Stark county, o., up to 12
O'Clock, p. m, of January 25, 1895, for
bridge over the east branch Of the Mimi
shillen creek on the Laiblin road. Said
bridge to be "a feet long with double
roadway 90 feet wide and two footways
8 feet wide Bidders are required to fur
nish with their bids plans and speciflca-
tions showing and setting forth the num-
Der of spans, the length Of each, the
nature, quality and size of the materials
to be used in the erection OF said bridge,
the strength of the superstructure when
completed, and also whether there is any
patent right on the proposed plan, or on
any part; and II any, what part thereof.
Bidders to furnish all tho materials and
perform all work, or for such parts there
of as they may see proper. All bids to
be accompanied by certified check for
five hundred dollars as guarantee that
they will enter into contract, and give
bond as required by law, II their bid is
accepted. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids. BY orders of the county
coz missioners.
l.. A. LOICHOT,
County Auditor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-09
Administrators Sale Of Real Is
tate.

In pursuance Of an order of the probate
court of Stark county, Ohio, / will offer
for sale, at public auction, on Saturday,
the first day of February, 1896, at 1
O'clock p. m, upon the premises, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situate in
the county of Stark and State Of Ohio, to-
wit:
Being part Of section 33, township II
(Paris) and range 6. containing 225 acres.
more or less; to be sold in three tracts of
l57, 81, and acres respectively. For
further description, see petition. Said
property is appraised at $40, $50.
Terms of sale; One-third in hand, one
third in one year and ono.third in two
years from day of sale with interest pay
able annually, the payments to be secured
by mortgage upon the premises sold.
CICERO l.. HINER,
Administrators of Morton Shively, de
ceased.
December 81, 1895 Jan2t4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-09
LOCAL OPTION
In All Likelihood to be Voted
Upon Soon
IN PLAIN TOWNSHIP.

Such n Petition Presented to the
Township Trustees and They Will
Consult Canton Auhtorities-The
Opinion Divided.
A local option petition has been pre-
sented tn the township board of trustees
of Plain township, asking for the call Of
an election. They have it under Consid-
Grafton and will consult the law on the
matter in Canton
Opinion is divided on this question, but
there is no belief other than that it will
be put to vote. Then will come a
battle royal, for there is great opposition
in New Berlin particularly to local op.
tiOn.
A prominent resident Of New Berlin, in
speaking Of the matter, said among Other
things: "The law seems very plain TO q
man up tree, but when fellow wants
to read in the law what was never in
tended TO DO found there, 1t will require {
lawyer TO find 1t. 1t Is TO be hoped tha
our trustees will be guided by their usua
| good Judgment and grant the petition o
the people to decide the saloon question
free from the influences Of q regular po
! litical election"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-09
DR.. B. E. OTTMAN, 255 {. Broad ST.. Columbus, 0
q SEALED PROPOSALS


Will be received at the Auditors office in
Canton, Stark county, Ohio, up to 12
O'Clock, p. m., of January 25, 1896, FLOR
the repairing and rebuilding of the bridge
now standing on East Ninth street in said
city Of Canton, and also for the taking
down and removing Of the said bridge
and the building of a new bridge in its
place. The present bridge has span of
about one hundred and five feet, with a
roadway of eighteen feet. If new
bridge is built it is to have the same span,
but with roadway Of thirty-six feet be-
tween wheel guards and total width
over all, including walks, of flfty-nine
feet
Bidders are required to furnish with
their bids, plans and specifications show
ing and setting forth the nature, quality
and size of the materials to be used in the
erection of said bridge the strength of
the superstruoturo when completed, and
also whether there is any patent right on
the proposed plan or on any part, and II
any, what part thereof.
:. Bidders to furnish all the materials and
perform all work or for such part thereof
a they may see proper. Bids for the stone
work to be by the perch in place in the
wall. All bids TO be accompanied by {
certified check for one thousand dollars a.
a guarantee that the bidder will enter int
contract and give bond as required by
law, If their bid is accepted
The right is reserved to accept or reiec
in part or whole, any or all bids.
BY order Of the county commissioners
l. A. LOICHOT
County Auditor.