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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Helpless Mussulmans Comn,ain.

The Mussulman notables ent the
following telegram to the ambassadors
at Constantiuople and the sultan last
Tuesday: "Our position is becoming
unbearab]e. Winter is approaching
and we are without a shelter, almost
naked, and living on hectogram Of
-four per day, given us by Mussulman
charity. Our Christian compatriots
have burned cur olives, aud the island
Will soon be denuded of timber. Sow
lug begins in October. Ii we do not
return to our homes how can We live
next season? Public charity has al
ready expended 5000. 900 plastres and
it is doubtful if that source of relief
ran support rs another month We,
too, are Gods creatures. In the name
Of humanity put an end to our desper-
ate position"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Tie Baltimore Not Yet Ready.

After weeks Of work, day and night,
to get her in readiness, the flagship
Baltimore is not yet ready 10 go into
commission. Admiral Kirkland, com.
mandant Of the yard ut Mare Island,
CAL, said to q representative that he
had no idea who would command the
Baltimore or where her crew was to
come from. He was of the opinion,
though that tho Philadelphia would
arrive soon and t6at her officers and
crew would be transferred in body.
ho coast defense vessel Montgomery,
instead Of going out Of commission,
locked on Monday for cleaning.
But this will only require three or four
days, and her crew will remain on
board. There are no available men or
board the receiving ship independence.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
CHINA IN DISTRESS.
Between Fifteen and Twenty Thousand Of
the Natives Drowned.

Between Fifteen and Twenty Thousand Of
the Natives Drowned.
The steamer Victoria brought to the
Chicago Record news of the most dis
astrous floods that have visited China
for many years. Sixty villages near
Tung Chou, containing over 800
Inhabitants. have been destroyed by
foods. The number of drowned is
estimated by Chinese authorities at
$4,000 to 100000.
The scene is within twelve miles OF
Pekin, the capitol of China. The
proximity Of the disaster has resulted
in it's being brought to the attention
Of the emperor, who has ordered that
all possible reliet be given. Surviv.
ors from the villages nearest Pekin
have been allowed such shelter DIS they
can find in the city walls, but thou,
sands are without protection against
the rain. which continues to fall. The
distress Of these people is almost pitt.
able. Public spirited and wealthy men
of Pekin and lung Chou are actively
assisting the authorities in providing
them, with food. The floods have
greatly damaged large number Of
estates belonging to Pekin mobiles.
The usual rains began July % and
continued until August Is. The crop
in the flooded district was destroyed.
The project and local magistrates and
people of the flooded district prayed
for the cessation of the rain seven days
before they were finally driven out Of
their homes. EARLY in September,
high officials Of Pekin and lien Tsiu
suddenly forbade the slaughter of cat
tie, their object being to appease the
wrath Of the gods and stop the rain.
Proclamations to this effect were post.
ed. The result was to cut off the en-
tire meat supply which led foreign
consuls to protest aSair.st the prohibi.
ton and to report the situation to the
foreign ministers at Pekin. 1t il
claimed that the action of the officials
constitutes violation of the treaty
rights.
Early in September there was an.
other uprising in Formosa. "A battle
took place which resulted in the killing
of20O rebels and many Japanese sol
diers. Capt. Takuchi,J who command;
ed the Japanese, cut down Thirty REBEL
with his own hand. IS. -
An explosion Of a steam launch, hea,
Bangkok, resulted in the drowning o.
ten persons, and the fatal injury %
'ix, including Prince Chariat and Wife,
who died next day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Governor Pingree Has Been Located.

The question OF Governor Pingree',
whereabouts was satisfactorily settled
Friday, when it was ascertained that
the chief executive of Michigan sailed
from the port of New York for Vene.
zuela on September 18th. Governor
Pingree was accompanied by g. s. SUIT
ton, his secretary, and his purpose in
visiting Venezuela is supposed to be in
connection with certain railway conces.
sions in that country, although, as fal
as is known, the governor did not dis,
cuss his plans with any Of his fellow.
passengers. He made no effort, how
ever, to conceal his identity. The
governor and his secretary were trans.
ferred from Curocoa to La Guayara on
September Dist by the steamer Caracas.
Governor Pingree appeared on the
Venezuela'e passenger list as L. M.
Gaylord.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Cor. Lafayette and Main !.
BATON ROUGE,
NOW AFTER GRBE11
.RUMoR THAT THE lJNl1l
WANTS Il.
overtures Said to HAYS Bs5Fa
Denmark Government. q u
Daily Evening News Gives ! ~.
to the Story, i; HE'LL


There is 9 ,rumor in ClA
that the United STATE sgUll
made overtures TO thu t.
Denmark. with the OBJ
Greenland from the
The London +
prominence fo stha
Under ainal e IL y! q
if true. the repof tssshlll
interest, but coupled Nh
the .hoisting Of the Uaio6s
'Baffin's Land. Il beca
moment it appears thitE q : !.
was never formally .acqsl !!.||s
English, although il his;
ed as English for half centl I.
sons Strait is destined ID bss d
in the future, Of . great !
ing route between, Li,erp j.!
nipeg, which will be aspolx \
Of the American land toutl 4: q
Americans have no port q a.
the eastern. shores q ( / I! q!
north Of Maine, and i y. ~ ! A.
participate in the sadvAniae 6 i
Hudson Bay route i b, ID
rently urged that their Coy .s!!!l5
cure some island or PENN J. !. d!
delay" N.Y.
The Evening News adds to !|.
ment an interview N =! ~
Canadian official to the III = l.
hoisting Of the Union J. g &
FMS Land was undoubtedly M.
the report that the United t.I IL i h
eminent had its eye upon ne. 4
tory. According to the q y
there is nothing to preys'n!tl. n
States purchasing Greenhl y
Denmark. W
In conclusion, the Even Y
maria. uTf the Amefic1 h.
Greenland there will bedta
for our transatlantic Comm dit
ternational relations; IT.
not already acquired !, W. h
vent our securing it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
A Chance for Contractors.

Minister Buchanan, at Buenos Ayres,
has supplied the department of State
with copies of DEGREES issued by tho
Argentine government, inviting pro-
posals for the construction in Buenos
Ayres of central railroad station, to
cost not exceeding 100000. The
minister has succeeded in inducing the
government, for the first time in. the
history Of such public works, to invite
bids from citizens of the United States
through the Argentine legation in
Washinton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
More New Cables.

The London Pail Mall Gazette
Thursday afternoon says it has reason
to believe that the long threatened op.
position to the soscalled cable pool i,
about to assume definite shape, and
that two new cables between France
and Massachusetts, will DO working al
reduced rates within Fortnight.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Rains Cause Great Damage.

Torrential rains have fallen in the
departments Of Aube, Aurege and
Hante Garmonne, France. Bridges
have been dem olished, villages have
been flooded, many houses have been
undermined and great damage gener.
ally lies been occasioned by the floods.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Drought in Tennessee.

The farmers of Tennessee, especial
lY in the counties in the middle of tho
State, are being confronted with very
serious and disastrous drought. There
has been no rain for seven weeks, wa
ter is very scarce and supplies have
failel in many localities for the first
time in twenty-five years. Vegetation
is badly injured, pastures are ruined
and late crops almost failures.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Land Grant Rejected.

The Vallecito de San Antonio grant
claim, claim for 10000 acres in Rio
Arrusa county, New Mexico, covering
some of the best gold, copper and mica
deposits in northern New Mexico, west
of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad,
was rejected in the United States court
of private claims Saturday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
BICYCLES in Fran1U.

The bicycle sensus recently taken in
France has been made the subject of
a report to the State department by.
United States Consul German at Zu-
rich. He shows that during the last
calendar year 329, 818 wheelswere reg.
istered, as compared with 256,084 in
the preceding year. Paris paid one
fifth Tor $l21, 575) of the whole amount
realized from the bicycle tax.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
A Policeman Shoots Himself.

J G. Holzbach, of the police force,
committed suicide by shooting at Gin
,innati, Sunday. He had come second
in newspaper vote for the most popu'
lar policeman on the force. The Prize
to the winner is trip to the Nashville
exposition.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
VINTAGE Of California.

The vintage of California this year
promises to reach 20,000,000 gallons,
DR. rs per cent more than last season.
About one. half of the grape crop has,
already been converted into wine.
The growers are now receiving IN
advance of from Sc to $40 ton for
their grapes, the understanding being
that they are to receive 81 for every
cent per gallon the wine brings when
sold.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Salaries to be PaieE.in Silver.

The manager of the large smelters Of
The Gugenheim syndicate, situated at
Monterey and Aguas Calientes, Mexico,
las notified the men that hereafter
;helr sa'aries will not be paid in gold,
ont will be in Mexican silver, at the
:atio Of two Mexican dollars for one
gold dollar. 1t is reported that the
SAME action will be taken by the rail-
loads aud other foreign corporations in
Mexico toward their employees.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Two Iron Furnaces Incrsaass !..!


On account of tie inpycs l.!s
the iron conditions near ,has .ss
Tenn, Capt. H. j. Ch,n I g
ident of the Roans Iron
operating the Rockv I y !, e
of the Citico Furnace CO.
announced an advance, 1. 9. !. ~ I! |s
in the wages Of all snplcl1 /
two furnaces, effective MOI {.
advance in wages came sln /. J! ,
and unsolicited as far
earners were concerned
several hundred men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Poisoned by Ice crs .

Last Saturday night soi 3
fifteen persons living ab9d ~.
north of Venus, Ie1s 4
oped fzop eating g
names Il &c psF -! ! ID!
his son.and MIR. Gen
getber. With their FAM.
Groves was called 70 Be-
sna Dr. ". ,. Fou1'
seven. They we're ! u !.
condition, but late Tue -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
The Appraisers Sustained.

The committee Of five, appointed by
Collector Jackson at San Francisco.
Saturday, to Investigate the rejection
OF tea by Inspector Toohey, has re.
ported its decision to sustain the ruling
of the general appraisers, which had
declared that the ten came up to the
required government standard. 5,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
SXent nv Fires.

A destructive forest fire has been
raging in the northeast part of Eden
township, Lagrange county, Ind, for
two weeks. Starting in big tamarack
marsh, the fire spread to the timber
land, destroying fences and injuring
cattle. Two thousand acres OF land
have been burned over. Farmers are
fighting the fire night and day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
The English Cavendish Party rIurder

The English Cavendish Party Murdered.
News has been received at Rome
from Benadir to. the effect that the
English Cavendish sporting expedi'
ton which left. Berbery, East Africa,
last year, arrived at Tugh. Sorialiland,
about the middle of November, and
thence proceeded for Lake Rudolph,
has been attacked by band Of Amha-
ras, who murdered all the members OF
the expedition. The party consisted
Of two Englishmen and nine Ascurri.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
A New French Amba ssudor.

NJ, Jules Cambon, governor general
Of Algeria, was announced in Paris,
Tuesday, to succeed NJ. Jules Pate
notre az French ambassador at Wash
ington, and NJ. Patenotre will go to
Madrid. =,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
County Commissioners Arrested.

The entire board of commissioners OF
Cook county, Ills, was arrested Mon
day, on warrants taken out by the citi,
zcns of North Harvey, near Chicago.
The offense was the issuance of a liquor
license for saloon within the two mile
limit of that place.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
Twelve Hundred Sick Spaniards Go Home

Twelve Hundred Sick Spaniards Go Home.
The mail steamship Reina Christian,
which arrived at Havana Tuesday,
brought to Capt. Gen. Weyler 50, 000,.
900, it is officially asserted, to be ap-
piled III military expenses. Wedues'
day l 200 Spanish soldiers, sick or
otherwise iucapacitated, returned to
Spain, as against these 200 arrived
Tuesday. The insurgent leaders Mar
tinez and Serafn Garcia were reported
killed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
RoumAIh BROS.
JEwELRY q
IS A POEM

Now in this hustling little city. 5 a;
There are many things that az Il 4, II
But of all things that are conplsfss ~
l. Roumain's store tidy, clean sS Pa
The latest styles can the.ebe iou1i III
They lead the other felloNs' roas1 /. 81
They lead in jewelry through and +; IS|
In prices, styles, attractions ia. 6 Z 4
Their clocks not only tick and - SS l
But makes their rivals QUICK r., g
Low prices, beauty not surpao III
Their quality is what makes then y. n
Watches that look so fine and nio, ss
Can suit you III both looks al D,,. ;Ss5
They are gold, silver, and some Ilsl "a
The best Of Elgin and Waltham nm asI
Speaking about engagement rlnai ~
The boys on the corner have just Il. M
They'll fix you up 50 neat, 50 oIe,s
The girl you love willprize it eys,, III
Button sets, hairpins and beltbuol A
Side combs, belt pins, watch "a
who? ssssssssEss:
Inc ladleS. why these make then ~
Make attractive their form and III ss
If your watch gets mulish and xllI ~ ~
Or If it goes too fast or even too Slovss 6
Why take it the Roumain Bros. 4
They'll fix it right better than othsGls s
The Je,oelers is the name they beafa; 3 3
And by honest dealingthat name a. IT.
If their goods are not just as thyti "a
They'll return you the moneyasyJ s
If reading this-your eyes should ~,
Pray tell tho boys that you deltffe M
To have your eyes made fresh m =
With a fine pair of glasses
handle too. ~
RoUEAlN BROS, Mn
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
BritOns May Buy Them,

= The London Chronicle printed Mon.
day morning sensational article al
leging that an English syndicate had
made al offer to the United States fol
the purchase OF the Union Pacific road,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09
millionaire Ginter Dying.

Major Louis Ginter, the millionaire
cigarette manufacturer of Richmond,
Va, is rapidly growing weaker and was
reported to be dying Tuesday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-09

Takes a Walk o"cool on''''Appointment
of COIOred Pustmasters in the South Eel.
evates Williams Choler.--Other Inter.
esting Talk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16
Lawrence.

Claire Bidwell is in Gobleville this
week.
Mrs. Lamphere's house is inclosed
and shingled.
Mrs Charles Cook is able to walk
around the yard little.
Rev. c. l.. keene has been in Mar
celus visiting his mother the past week.
Augustus Cheney and Bessie Bush of
Gobleville visited friends in town Sat
urday.
DR.. o. b. Virgins has purchased the
property of John Robinson on st.
Joseph street.
Hattie Sanborn was out TO morning
services Sunday, for the first time since
her long illness.
Next meeting of the w &. Il. u. will
be held at Mrs. Parker's next week
Friday afternoon.
Belle Maynard returned from Char.
lotte last week, accompanied by her
little cousin, Jamie Curtis.
Anna Rowland is with her cousin,
Mrs. II. +. Shaefer, near Paw Paw, on q
fruit farm for few weeks.
Lizzie and Eugene Roundy of Paw
Paw attended the graduating exercises
and spent the day with Ethel Maynard
Children's day was observed at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and al
the Congregational church in the even
ing.
What is the reason our leading mer
chants can not get up enough patriot
ism to display little bunting on flag
day.
Prof. Wakeman and wife came home
from Covert, Monday, for a sojourn O
few months with friends and relative.
here.
Sunday was the national Glover mis-
sion day" of the w. c. 7. u. Wherever
there is union in this land of ours
this day was celebrated IN com.
memoration of the birthday of Jennie
Cassidy, who instituted this charitable
work, and has since passed away. Mrs
Geo. Carpp is the local superintendent
in the Lawrence union. A large mum
Der of the members here went out tC
the. county farm, held services and dis
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16
Town Line.

Mrs. Lottie Tibbitts is on the sick list.
VIM. Hoffman has a nephew visiting
him from Indiana.
Mr.. F. Bishop is visiting relatives and
friends in Indiana.
VIM. Tomlnson is having his house
raised and reshingled.
j. s. Speichers children are very sick
with relapse of measles.
George Cody of Grand Rapids is Wis.
ting his sister, Mrs. Cagney.
Mrs Kate Woodhouse of Grand Rap
ids is visiting relatives here.
A number af our young people have
gone to Benton Harbor to pick berries.
Jay MCCULLOUGH is home from a three
weeks visit with relatives in Charlotte.
The friends and relatives of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Scamehorn gave them very
pleasant surprise last Friday evening
Ice cream and cake were served. After
supper they were presented with fine
album. Mr.. and Mrs. Scamehorn lived
here previous to their marriage, after
which they moved to Ohio, where they
still reside. They will return to theil
home this week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16
HOW TO FIND OUT.

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urine and let il stand "a hours; sedi-
ment or settling indicates Il diseased
condition OF the kidneys. When urine
stains linen il is positive evidence OF
kidney trouble. Too frequent desire To
urinate or pain in the back, il also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
wH,TTO DO
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
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The proprictors of this paper guarantee
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COrwtn.

Mr.. Haven had COW bitten by a
rattlesnake last Friday
Mr.. Woods killed a rattlesnake in his
woodshed one day last week.
Some Corwinites went to Magician
lake last Saturday, for picnic and to
fish.
Mrs. Charles Pritchard of Benton
Harbor visited relatives at Corwin last
week.
Mrs. Will Harris was called to Ben
ton Harbor last week, on account of
the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Wilton
Geer.
Mrs. Jesse Cottrell has gone to Niles
TO have one of her eyes operated on.
The eye has rolled back until the sight
cannot be seen.
The ladies of the l.. Nj. A. society
have pieced "A quilt next Wednesday
they meet at Mrs. Wilton Abrams To
quilt it. They will have a supper and
dispose of it later
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16
COMMENCEMENT.

Commencement exercises of the class
of '97 passed of very smoothly Tues
day, al the NJ. +. church.
Clarence Jennings, Ethel Maynard,
Mamie Gould, Frances Campbell and
Grace Barnes were the graduates.
They worked hard and, while they
wished to show appreciation, did not
particularly care for any great show
The exercises of 81 were marked for
their simplicity and good sense The
church was neatly and Hastily decorat-
ed in green and white, and was filled
to its utmost capacity Each OF the
participants did himself credit.
The entertainment in the evening
was good, Notwithstanding the disap-
pointment at Rev. Morgan Wood not
being able TO ill his engagement on
account of sickness. The prompt ac-
ton of Prof. Loree in securing the help
of friends from Paw Paw, made the &C.
casion decided success.
Mr.. Mosier's selections were greatly
enioyed by all, as were those by Mrs.
Harvey. Miss Daisy Longwell accom-
panied them with the piano. Mr.. Lynn
Free and Miss Jane Broughton recited
in masterful manner.
ne lauleS quaIIelIe VI OouIh ha. GU
are deserving of much praise, ana Miss
George Atwood, harpist, of Chicago
accompanied the quartet and pleased
the audience with two beautiful solos
The alumni reception was held the
next evening at the home of Miss Faye
Cornwell, and the banquet at HoteI
Owen.
The program was carried out as pub
lshed, except the absence of Leon
Virgins, AL. Hunt filling his place,
The toasts were crispy and the ban
quet was highly enjoyed by all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16
Prospect Lake

l.. Il. Chase went TO Benton Harbor
last week.
Our school closed last Wednesday
with a picnic at Sleepy Hollow.
Miss Frances Campbell will lead the
Epworth league next Friday evening
Miss Mamie Gould has been engaged
as teacher for the fall term of school in
our district.
The proceeds of the social Wednes-
day evening will be applied on the pas.
tors salary.
The Plopper school graduating exer-
cises will be held at the school house
next Friday evening.
Mrs. Bert Lyle of Kalamazoo and
Miss Ella Lyle of Grand Rapids are Wis.,
iting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z.
Lyle.
Rev. d. S. and Mrs. Bacon have re-
turned from an extended visit at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. II. A.
Glossip in Chicago.
There will be a strawberry social at
+. A. Chase's next Wednesday evening,
under the auspicies of the Epworth
league. An invitation is cordially eX-
tended to all.
40. Fellows, eldest son of Mrs. l.. +
Munsell, is home from Spring Arbor
visiting his mother and brothers. Mr.
Fellows has graduated at the Spring
Arbor university.
Miss Minnie Manley of the Deaconess
Home, Chicago, came last Monday to
spend some time with her grandparents
..aoovar;n0 bar health che having heer
very i'll during the past three months
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-16

G. r. AvERY--DRY GOODS.