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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

The c0nvicts of the state of New
York are worked in the prison
shops to supply the different ne.
cessities of the prison, clothing,
bedding, food, etc, and those not
engaged in such occupations are
put to breaking up stone tor use in
buildingroads throughout the state.
AS little machinery as possible is
used in the manufacture of the diff.
ferent articles. In the weaving
OF bedding, old-fasllioned looms
are used, thus doing away with
engines and other machinery used
in tho outside factories. This we
believe is step, and Il long one in
the right direction. Convicts should
he made to earn their living while
In prison, and any surplus should
be used in putting the state build.
'ngs, roads, ETC., in better shape
Lake Charles Echo.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Bank Meeting,

The stockholderA Of the Bank of West
Feliciana met Thursday afternoon and Sc
lected tho following named as Directors
for tho ensuing year: Messrs. Lawrason,
Newsllam, Buck, Irvine, Brooks, Kill
bourne, Golsan, X. Daniel and r. w. But
Ter. Judge Lawrason was elected Pres
ident of the Bokrd, L. L. Newsham Vice
President, L. Jbn, !ck cashier, and II. II.
Forester Assut7 ASHER. A handsome
roller.top desk W, : presented Judge Law
rason as a slight token Of appreciation Of
his services in the past.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
The Dreaded Consumption
Can be Cured,
7. A. Sloeum, n. C., the Great Chemist and
Scientist, Will Send Free to the AZ.
fllcted, Three Bottles Of His New.
ly Discovered Remedies to
Cure Consumption and All
Lung Troubles.

Confident that he has discovered a reli.
able cure for consumption and I'LL bron-
'chial, throat and lung diseases, general
decline and weakness, loss of flesh a,,tan
conditions of wasting, and to makeSi!s
great merits known, lie will send, freq,
three bottles to any reader of the True
Democrat who may be suffering. e,
Already this "ncw scientific course Of
medicine" has permanently cured thou
sands Of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious du-
ty-a duty which he owes to humanity
to donate his iufallible cure.
He has proved tho dreaded consumption
to be durable disease beyond any doubt,
and has Oh file IN his American and Eu-
ropean laboratories testimonials of expert
ence from those benefited and cured, in
all parts of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Con-
sumption uninterrupted means speedy
and certain death. Address 7. A. Slocum,
NJ. G., 50 Pinestreet, New York, and when
writing the Doctor, please give express
and postoffice address, and also mention
reading this article in the True Democrat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
'rHE
.TWiCe-A-Woek
Courier-J ournnI
81 a YEAR.
l6sued Wednesday and
Saturday Mornings.

Beginning January l, 1897, the Weekly
Conrier-J"urual was changed to the Twice
a-Werk Courier Journal. The Wcdncs-
day paper will be devoted to news and
political topics. Tho Saturday issue will
hs devoted to Stories miscellany. pic
lures, poetry, otc.-a perfect family PAPER.
Each issue will 10 SPACES, ..or II pages Il
wcok-an increase Of two PAGES week,
l04 pages or 832 columns - year.
The politics Of the paper will not I've
changed, and the battle of pure Denloc
raoy and truo Democratic principles will
lie continued successfully in the future as
i'll the past. Mr.. Henry Watters6n will
write on political and other topics Of the
day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
-, M, cure Liver Ills; easy to
t1OOd'S Pills take. easy to operate. &c.
When | have Time,

When have time, so many things III DO
10 make life happier and fair
For those whose lives arc crowded now
with care.
I'll help to lift them from their low dcs-
pair.
When l have time.
When l have time, tho friend love 80
we'll
Shall know no moro these weary, toiling
days:
III lead her feet in pleasant paths al
ways,
And cheer her heart with Worls of
sweetest praise,
When l have time.
When you have time! The friend you
hold SO dear
May be beyond tho reach of all your
sweet intent;
May never know that you so kindly meant
10 fill her life with sweet content,
When you had time.
Now is the time! All, friend, no longer
wait
To scatter loving smiles and words of
cheer
To those around whose lives are now 80
dear.
They may not meet you in the coming
year
Now is the time.
indianapolis Ncws,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Some Fat Cattle.

There will be one or two car loads of
tho cattle, S. l.. James has had fattened
at the oil mill, ready for shipment, proba-
bly, the latter part of next week. Some
of the cattle are seal fat. These will be
shipped to New Orleans for choice beef,
The remainder will be retained to i'm
prove their condi ton. 1t is o case of "the
survival of the un6ttest."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
A Card of Thanks.

On hchalf;of Bayou Sara Lodge No. Is
X. OFF,, We extend our thanks to the Ia
dies and friends, who so kindly aided us,
by their presence and liberal donations, in
milking tho &. A. +. entertainment q
success.
+. G. Hochcndef,
A. Vil]eret,
L. j. Buck,
Committee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Audubon.

With the above title, a beautiful
little book comes to our table, bear
ing the compliments of the author,
Mrs. Mary FIuker Bradford. The
binding Stimulates u bit of wood.
green bark, and would have lie
lighted tho heart of the naturalist
himself, 10 suggestive is it of the
bosky shades he loved so we'll.
But the special Charm of Mrs. Brad.
ford's booklet is between the covers
for trencllantly, prettiIy and we'll
has her facile pen sketcled the
story o. the great ornitllologlSt.
She treats the subject as one who
feels its charm, and thus carries the
reader along with her through the
early strugs|es;ofhis unapprcciated
genius to the full elimination of his
fame in later years. Louisiana is
proud of Audubon. But even more
SO should West Feliciana assert her
claim upon him, because it was
here that he passed one of the
and trying stages Of his
career. Our woods have telt his
presence, and in many of the old
plantation homes was lie entertain.
ell, all unconscious us the hosts
were, that they had one among
them whom Fame would not vii.
lingly let die. All this and more
does Mrs. Bradford relate with the
fond touch OF one WHO loves the
tradition or the fact for its own
sake. The book is an inspiring one
and is most timely just now as Jan.
20, 1901 will be the tittieth anniver-
sary of the death of Audubon, and 1t
is suggested to have a monument t.
his memory ready to unveil on that
date in the park that bears his
name in the city Of New Orleans.
Mrs. Bradford has generously
dedicated the proceeds of her dain.
ty book to form the nucleus of such
Il fund; though if her book, which is
reaching it's second edition, receives
the appreciation it deserves, it
might easily accomplish the entire
work. Let West Feliciana do her
share. The books are on sale at.
Mumlorl'S drug store, St. Francis
vile for $1.OO each.
1t may be said in passing that
the author herself deserves though
SIZE does not ask, some recognition
from our people, being u native OF
East Fe|ciana, but so near our boz
der line that she seems indeed one
of us, and one whose interest in the
great Audubon is properly our own
also.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
CContributed.]
The Public Invited,

ltseems to bean impression current
among many, that the great meet.
Ing of the State Agricultural So.
clety, at Baton Rouge on Jan. q.
% and Goth is to be IL. delegate
conventions" and only Tie delegates
appointed " some known au.
I'thority of state or parish will be
expected to participate.
10 correct this impression it is
only necessary to quote the lam
guage of the address to the citizens
OF the state, published in the last
! issue of this paper, signed by the
PRESIDENT of tile Society, John by.
mond, as follows: "The public, par.
tlcu'arly the farmers and planters of
the adjoining parishes, are ear.
nestly invited to attend all sessions
of this society. Ladies' arc cor.
daily invited" etc.
Were it simply a delegate con-
yention, no doubt it would do a
vast amount of good, but the good
that it could so do, is not compara-
BILE to that which 1t might do, if the
occasion should be seized with avid.
ity by hundreds of our farmers,
planters, merchants and profess
ional men, all, all in fact, who have
the Improvement and development
of the State, at heart. II these
classes would attend and partici.
pate, the meeting could be made a
red hot union and fusion of the
thoughts and energies of the most
progressive men ofthe State. How
much good would be accomplished
further by Welding those thoughts
into Il fixed resolve to force Louisi-
ana into her rjghtful place among
the sisterhood of states, the place
assigned her by Nature and by
Natures God.
First among the states in fertility
of soil; first in climate; and with
every element within her borders
to constitute her the queen of the
group;-the wealtliiest and most
prosperous of all-she now lags
far, far behind very many of her
sisters, q handmaiden waiting at
their foot-stool for contributions to
aid her every enterprise when she
should be the dispenser of more va.
ried and abundant products than
all combined, and the recipient of
the wealth OF her sister states in re.
turn FOE her produce and handiwork.
These considerations should fire
our energies. Let us wake up, get
together, exchange ideas, and
make this meeting the starting of
a new era in the development of
the future wealth and greatness
u Louisiana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

DR.. +. N. Mumford's term as postmas.
ter having expired he has been re-appoint-
ed. According to the law of civil service
the appointment should hold good under
the coming Republican regime. {,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

The naming of King Oscar as
fifth arbitrator is the fatal flaw in
the arbitration treaty. The other
four should make their own selec-
ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

The B. s. Compress Co. at their meeting
next week, VIC learn, will declare divi-
deut of ten per cent. This is grand. con-
sidering the tremendous expense to which
tho Company has been put by rebuilding
etc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

Owing to Interruptions in filing his APP
pointmcnts, Bishop Sessnnls is compelled
to make some changes in his dates. llo
will visit Grace Church, February Il, Sep
,uagcsina Sunday. Tho Rector will con-
tinua ~ meet candidates for confirmation
ut the church on Wednesdays and Fri
days at 4 y. III.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
SATURDAY, JAN. 49,. 1897.

The crevasse at Pass q I0utre is
natures effort to relieve the flood
of the Mississippi. 1t should give IL
hint as to the remedy to he proyid.
ed, viz, outlets.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Lost,

One () Black Texas Mare, about Is
hands and l inch high. Has no brand.
Abont 4 years old. Not broke. Reward
to finder.
J. BALLARD DUDLEY, .
Lindsay,
H.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
$l00,93l.20

State If Louisiana, }
Parish OF West Fc!iEiana. (
I,E. !. l}nck, Cashier of tho Bank Of
West Fr'iciana, OF St. FranciSville, l.A., do
solemnly NV ear that the above statement
is tr,'e to tho best Of my knowledge and
belief.
L. }. BUCK, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before mo at
he town Of st. Francisvil]c, La, this 2ud
day Of Jan, 1897.
ROHT. MONTGOMERY.
Notary Public.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
TrcspasS Notice.

Hunting and fishing of any kind on tho
Alton Villa and Layson Plantations ar"
hereby prohibited under penalty of tres
pass.
MRS. V. 4. HOWELL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

Social Hall has again been placed at the
service Of the public for social gatherings,
subject to permission from the Worshiptnl
Master, and expenses of tyler paid by por-
SONS 50 using tho hall.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

The above notice has been delayed for
two weeks OH account of tho crowded
state of our columns.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

Tho verses on tho editorial page were
handed us by a certain bachelor, who
had been carrying them aroantl in his
vest pocket. Bet you wonld never guess
who he is, he's handsome enough to be
sentimental, but then he doesn't seem 80.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Ben Mann to 0. D. Brooks. lot on
Catholic Hill, st. Francisville 5000
Mrs. NJ. Hamilton to F. O. Hamilton
her LIP of 400 acres, End ward $50
J + Roberts to S. Roberts 100 acres
of land 4th ward 284
W. F. Hagaman to +. V. Hagaman
800 arpents 5th ward 1000
WA Maryman to Miss Mary E.,Mat-
tie a., and Adela L. Maryman his
t interest in the home place 9TH
ward 500
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Wanted!

Teachers to fill vacancies in the Star
Hill and New Hope white schools. For
further information address
&. W. NEWMAN, Par. Snpt.
st. Francisvillc,
La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Dyspepsia

The explanation is simple. 1t is found in
that impure blood which Is contin-
ually feeding the nerves upon refuse
instead OF the elements OF strength and
vigor. In such condition opiate and
nerve compounds simply deaden and
do not cure. Hoods sarsaparilla feeds
the nerves pure, rich, red blood; gives
natural sleep, perfect digestion, 10 the
true remedy for all nervous troubles.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
MAY l, 1897,

MAY I, 1851,
We will give mandolin orSuitar, rs pre-
ierretl. The one, with second largest list
$500 in cash. Tho offer is nude in entire
good faith. For if but ono person sends
in u small club of only five under this Of
fer, we will make tho award ut the end
of the time. So, do not feel, that You can
not get Il club, because you cannot get u
large one. Try. Your efforts will he
rewarded in some way If you send iu only
one now subscriber.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

The gin of Mr.. N. Is. Riddle was des
troyed by fire, Thursday afternoon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
Business Directory.
Business Men

BUSINESS Men
Who Permanently Advertise.
create the impression 81
strength and of soundnesa
People at least feel that tho,a
who keep their names betora
TIC public are solid and sub,
stan tial.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
For 3Odays Only

We WIFI Give this paper one yea'
together with years subscription to
MODES, tho new fashion magazine, which
is making such gigantic strides towards
popularity, for $1.75
The price Of "Alodes" alone is $l00. SC
you see that We are practically making
you u handsome prcminM offer for 1897.
modes" is . practical mp to-dato fashion
book. and worth every cent Of u dollar.
Subscription to both, must be paid i'll nd
vance.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

Jack Thompson has been appointed
mail messenger between the towns and
the depot.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

Mr.. J. K. Hntcl,ison is entertaining
State Lecturer Hines at his bachelor quar-
trra
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
NEW ADS.
Club ofer.

We want to increase our subscription
list. 70 got YOUR aid, We make the fol-
lowing offer:
TO the one, sending tho largest list Of
now, yearly, subscribers ~ tle True DcD,-
ocrat, by
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
I,E'SOl1|>(.ES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. .$3S, Sc; 50
FurAituro *nA Fixtures. ,...... 2,2oO.CL
ExpcnScS-E4arEc'l OFT.
\$ight Exchange 40A;53.72
Casa ! On hard. So. ~, 5S5.W
Demand paper. 7>27.2 GO, 81
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
TreSI,:.SS Notice.

limiting OF Ill kinds, With dog or gun
on tho Ro,ebank. Pecan and Indian M"snd
plantations, is hereby prohibited nN.|"'
penalty Of trcspasS. Persons found 3" ell
gagged on any Of these places, will 10 pro-
secuted to the full Ok mt nfthe law.
TN II. Rv]arA>
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23
M erV0QAS

People often wonder why their nerves are
80 weak; why they get tired so easily;
why they start at every slight but
sudden sound; why they do not sleep
naturally; why they have frequent
headaches, indigestion and nervous
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-23

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The Forrest City times., 1897-02-19
BURNT CANE TIMES.

Wm. Davis, of Rawlison, was the guest of FrauS GolghtIy last Sunday.
 Mr George Reed has moved to the Jack AcCallars place on Long Lake.
 Wm. Robinson, El Gurey. A. C.. Toney and ". & Shaver, of Madison. gre rafting Oil Burnt Cane Bayou ths week.
 Esq D. Duncan, has been quite feeble for several weeks, but we are glad to state he Is recaperating.
 There will be an increase in acreage of cotton in this community this year.
 0 J. Hall, jr., is conyalesent from a light attack of I.agrppe.
 Prof. Barker's school closes this week with remarkable good attendance.
 Sam Rolf, of Forrest City, was buying cattle here Tuesday.
 Uncle Frank Golshtly paid Widener a a pleasant visit Saturday.
 Messrs. Akns and Roy, of Colt station. were in this community last "Wednesday
  from the range about Fishing Lake.
 One evening recently a young couple was driving by the home of one of our magistrates, when the horse from fatigue or come other cause stopped suddenly. The J. F. thinking there was knot to be tied. and knowing that his services were frequently in demand on such oc- casions,.he hastened to the gate and re Qnested them to join right hands. The young lady blushed and the young man asked to be excused and drove of Who can imagine the feeling of the discontent. ed J. r. when he exclaimed man was made to marry"
 The three weeks old infant of James McCutchrns, at Widener died last Sun day evening. The family have our sym pathy in their bereavement.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-19
MAIDS TIME ;.

The gauge shows l5.5 feet of water in the river-higher than it has been for two year.
 The tinglng of chains, harmonized by the pIowb0y's merry whistle, are heard in almost every direction.
 The school will close Tuesday to the regret of all We believe it to be the duty of the directors and patrons to call meet ing and devise some means by which it can be continued Miss keener is a first class teacher in every respect, but so long as we have but three or four months school, just so long the children of the community will grow up uneducated. How long 1t will take the school board and pa irons to realize it, we are not able to state. So give US at least eight months school.
 Persons desiring 10 cross the river on the ferry boat are greatly mconveneuced at present on account O. Mr Hood, lhe fefryman. being physically unable to run tue boat. The public have 10 ferry them. selves, which is attended with a great deal of delay and more CT less danger with the presant stage of water Weex onerate MT. Hood; he is polite and courteous ferryman, but unfortunate for him he accepted the position at too low $ figure, and now he cannot get any one to do the work while he is unable for what the county pa!s. We hole in the future the County Judge will realize the import ance of letting the contract to competent persons A mans competency consist not only in his experience, but also in his financial ability to carry out his 0bliga- tions. During the high water one man cannot run tine boat, and is forced to inn ploy one or two assistants, and as he is working for less than 1t takes to support one man, of course he cant pay anyone 10 assist him. We cannot conceive of a more important position anywhere than that of running the ferry. We believe in paying the ferry man a sufficient salary to enable him to discharge his duties in a satisfactory manner at all seasons Of the year.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-19
MADISON TIMES.

The river still continues to rise at this point, bat tle gauge Is so old that it IS i'm possible Co find the record. Like the work of the snagboat. you have 10 scratch the mud away to find It. Mud like religion covers multitude of sins. Some slatisti- cau should estimate the cos: of each snag taken out of the St. Francis. It would be inductive toward damtn)ing the river without the need of locks.
 Walter Mores has moved into the house with T. Fowlkes.
 Capt. $. A. Stroud is pilot on inc steam CT Rosa. He is jolly old fellow and makes lots of friends wherever he goes.
 Nell Chaney went to Forrest City Sun day on important business.
 The steamer Rosa is still in the lead steaning up and down the river, doing a good business. Capt. Spencer made an improvement in the speed of the boat by cutting the wheel down.
 We never had much love for "coons. .'' but We have changed our mind since we have seen the b"autful little Coon that came from the home of the angels to bless the household of Mr. and Mrs. Coons on Feb. 9th.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-19
CHURCHES AND SABBATH SCHOOLS.

Methodist Episcopal Church. Sonta-Gev F. F. TaNlnr. pastor. Services every sunday al II a. is and s;45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday night nt :45 O clock. Sahiath school every sunday morning at 10 o'clock. b. B Mallory, superintendent. Tue public Is cor siislly invited. Ladies Aid Society meets every Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at he parsoh- aAe. Epworik League meets every Tuesday night at .45 D. m. ]. E. Wynnc. esident.
 preshyterian Church-Sahhath school overy Sunaay morning at 9:3p. W. J. Matthews. Shl- erintendent The public is corda ally inNEcd. services every second and fourth sunday m eacn nlonth.
 1srtist Church-Eld. r. ilo2eman. pastor. Services every sunday al II n. m. and 500 D. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday nlEht a' s:00 acuek. Sabbath School every sunday morning at 9:e0 o'clock. J. E. Saudors sunt Tho public Will be cordially welcomed. Baptist lopua Peoples Christian | mon meets every Monday night at 20 o'ciocA, W T. Sanders. president
 Episeopal Chnrch-Sabbath School every Sun- day Eaarnng at S:D. Ellis Turlrv, su- nrrintenGent. Tine public is cordially wei cnmed, aed earnestly invited to worship with Is.
 Catholic Church Service every last Sunday in tue m0nth