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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

herself. Thus it came about that tha
bachelor friend of her dead husband
and the acquaintance OF her sirlhood
days at Big Meadows woed and won
her.
The gold mines that he owned made
Henry Martin very rich man, and
the story of his winnings in the Zig
Bear Mine is related even to this day,
in the San Francisco marts, az mod
ern instance of what q mountain may
bring forth. Riches, however availeth
/ not, says the preacher, and therugged
health of Mrs. Martin she saw slowly
drifting away from her, one day in
1892, at the Palace Hotel, where they
| were living.
Fate ordained that she should pass
! through long and painful illness, and
to return therefrom and to become
we'll and strong again was q part Of tho
great plan of the Maker OF fate.
Henry Martin, ever watchful, ever
loving, nursel her through her illness,
as mother would care for her sick
CHILD. Then fate, the weird, unknow-
able fate, again placed " heavy hand
upon Henry Martin, and he died sud
denly, in March, 1893, Of an illness
aggravated by the long and constant
watching at the bedside OF his wife.
In tho cemetery at Mountain View
Henry Martin was laid with his fathers,
and Edith of the golden hair, now in
her second widowhood went abroad to
travel in strange lands. among strange
people, the better that her griefs might
be overcome.
When the Normannia turned her
sharp prov into the North River berth
a few weeks since, tall, soldierly
looking man with a gray mustache,
stood at the end OF the pier. scanning
the faces Of the passengers on tho
promenade deck. There were roses
in his cheeks and q youthful sparkle
in his eyes. *** At the foot Of the
gansway he stood waiting. She met
him with smile and seized both OF
his hands. There were silver threads
i'll her golden hair, and some lines OF
care on her pretty face, but she was
vivacious and bright.eyod, aud buoy.
ant, and as lively as school girl. If
old Hanks, the stage driver, were still
alive, and had been On the pier, he
would have recognized her very quick
ly-Edith Blount, the beauty of Biz
Meadows.
There are certain old felix's, too.
down in Maine, who would have re.
called in moment the brown eyes Of
the soldierly looking man at the gang.
way-thosc Maine folks knew johnny
Phillips too we'll to ever forget him
that sturdy little chap of the early
sixties, who wrote childish love letters
to Edith Blount. r
They were married the other day in
Harlem-were John and Edith-after
the long, long years. New York Jour
nal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

N o cloud OF yellow dust
the Plumas stage rolled
into Big Meadows. 1t was
a long drive and a warm
drive from Soda Springs,
and the horses were
fecked with spume, and
Old Hanks, the driver,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

One afternoon in February, 1887,
Samuel Moore entered bis home in
California street with chill upon
MIN. The morning had been stormy,
and he had exposed himself 80 the
blasts of u driving rain. The servants
and the good wife, anxious to n degree
of alarm at his condition, found their
efforts OF little avail in arresting the
tho illness that had oyertaken him,
and his physician WAS quickly sum.
moned.
When, some days later, the eminent
specialists held Il consultation at the
bedside OF the rich man. they shook
their heads grave!y, and announced
y crisis.
Inaweek Samuel Moore no longer
lived the life that God had given.
Three were the years Of Edith
Moore's wldowhood.
In tho sorrow thai came upon tier,
she found in Henry Martin tho sooa!y
staff upon which she leaned. HIS " IN
pathies were with her; his tinss was
hers if she hut commanded him, ADJ
liz heart felt the old beating o. his
csrly manhood.
1t all seemed so natural, too, that
she should wed again to marry I've
msn who despared OF iulin; her
counterpart in any o.le. vomaa than
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

walked ont again. Two days later be
was arrested, but again no ono conld
identify him and he was discharged.
In 1871 johnson, while lettering
around the Fifth Avenue Hotel, saw a
ledger hand the clerk q package, re-
marking rs be did 40 that 1t contained
veluables, and that he wanted it locked
up in tho safe. the clerk put it in tho
safe and shut the door, but did not
lock it. In apparent sight OF the three
clerks behind the desk johnson walked
through the gate, opened the safe.
took out the package and started
away. Hc would have escaped but for
the fact that he stumbled over a waste
basket and attracted attention to him.
self. Tor this affair he did ten years
in Sing Sing Prison.
When Johnson had no money he
was an inveterate borrower and could
always get large amounts from his
friends without giving any security.
1t is said of him that one time when
some people were pressing him for
money lent them, he asked:
''Don't you think that as long as
the world il full Of sleepy bank clerks,
ChauAcey johnson is good for his
debts? In week I'll pay oil Of you,
and have money left over"
A few days later a tin box contain.
ing securitiea and cash to the value OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27
The pld-Iime Circus.

The circus thirty years ago was better
far h now,
That elephant was "A wonder just to see.
/ could watch him half a day
As he fed himself with hay.
And each separate beast was worth the
price 10 me.
Never clown was half 50 funny; never
monkeys half so drOll.
All the tlnsel was pure metal then 10 me;
Every acrobat. amazing; every rider, sim
ply great;
And that small trapeze m~an-what a man
was hei
And when the woman sang, w Parted
by the Riverside
And "You'n Not Forget and you'll Re-
member Ne"
She was really so pathetic
That I wiped my eyes and cried;
/ wanted then to take her home with me.
The shows We see in these days are never
The cost Of tickets often bothers me:
Though the man still cracks his whip,
And the clown seems pretty fin.
There is nothing much / care 10 hear or
see.
Thoughts Of business. taxes. losses; rheu-
matism. other crosses.
All combine 10 make the circus seem quite
fiat:
I no longer love the sOngstress. with her
paint and frilis and n0sses:
I no logger want 70 take her home. at
that,
But I'd like to see the old-tlme show OF
thirty years ago.
When 1 wore no pointed shoes-Yy fee;
were bare;
When lemonade was nectar
And peanuts were "A joy.
That old show without d worry or a care!
Pueblo Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27
COCKADE CITY SOCIETY.
NOW rs THE SFASOy OF SUMNER
P4STfNES.
Lawn Parties, Launch Parties and Picnics
the Order of the Dey-Nater
Metre Question:,

PETERSBURG. VA, Tune Especial.
Petersburg society Is feeling the effects
Of the dun season at present though this
IS also the season Of the launch party,
the lawn party. and the Sunday school
picnic, but the recent rains have interfer-
cd somewhat with the enjoyment OF these.
however. Some Of them have been very
successful, and many nave enjoyed these
wild designations.
P~etersburscrs are looking forward with
pleasure 10 the excursion from Peters
burg 10 Norfolk and ocean View on
Thursday. July Sth. under the manage
ment OF Mr.. w NJ. Lewis. of this city.
They will doubtless have a delightful
time. as Mr.. Lewis has much experience
IN managing excursions.
NASHVILLE DELEGATES.
The delegates from 4. T.. IHl Camp. to
the Confederate Reunion I'm Nashville.
met with much hospitality from the
Nashville people. and express themselves
alfocether delighted with their trip.
Like President McKinley's party. they
are enthusiastic about the beauty OF the
Nashville women, the extent and beauty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

IS used for opera not over three months
in tie season Il is subsidized, the man
agcment receiving 700o0 francs from the
government and 5000 francs from the
King
Flrst-class productions now cost tar
more than they ever did before. and this
fact is recognized By the publ, that
makes them prosperous. 10 Is not against
really frst-class attractions that the pub
lie silently protests. but against those
that ask nrst-cldss prices for second-class
Observation-Disclosures Grey fiske IN
Dramatic mirror.
The London syndicate is said to have
Offered Nine. Media 500 a performance
and that amount she very disdainfully
refused. She wanted at least $1,000. Inc
syndicate would not pay so much. and
Nine. Melba would not sing. But 1t be-
came evident after a while that she was
needed. and the managers Of the opera
I'm London had 10 pay the $1,000.
Louise Baudets costume CD in the
"Naid Of Athens has shocked London.
and Marie Lloyd was dismissed from
a theatre for singing Wont You BE
Ny Saturday Till Monday" Says the
New York Telegraph's London CORE
spOndent: 81 wrote out one of the cho-
ruses i'm my telegraph cable to-day. but
the cable company refused 10 accept II.
liF isl-ll"l lAAN ''iE'A n1N AtH'
10 permit Mile. Jane May 10 produce in
London the French farce called &c
Fiacre H." This is q piece in which by
an electrical device the driver Of a pub
lie carriage is enabled 10 see what his
fares are doing. As two of these are
OF opposite sexes. and mutually amatOry
tendencies. the developments are what
might be called spicy, without ovcrstat.
ing he facts.
For n moderate sum May Yoke OBJ
tanned "A one-third interest i'm "Nfy Friend
from India" and was to n large extent
responsible for the production. II was
n good Investment for her. as her per-
centage reaches a tidy amount. In addi-
ton she received a good salary FOR play
ing the part Of the servant girl. Next
season she is to play the leading charac-
ter role i'm the new play 10 be launched
by Smith & Reeves.
1t seems that i'm Hungary the municipal
authorizes take a p%aternal interest in
the pocketbooks Of the voters. An OPP
cratic manage who recently demanded
the required permission Of the City Faith
ers 10 give a series of performances at
kecskemet was answered hv n firm ro-
fusal. The Burgomasters and the men,
bers Of the municipality gave as their
reason that the population has been very
much tried by a long winter and that
the hard times would not justify them
I'm having nm operate season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27
Marrh of the Girl Graduates.

They are coming. men and brethren,
Many hundred thousand strong.
They are pouring forth an army
Exceeding wide and long.
They are smiling. they are nodding.
And their plumes are waving high.
rs each maiden lifts her banner
To the glorious shining sky.
They are full Of mighty wisdom.
And the world their oyster IS;
They have buckled on the armor.
And are ready now for biz.
They are ready for the battle.
And their war-cry fairly thrills:
Some will sprout as full-hedged lawyers.
Some as mixers up Of pills.
Man. poor. craven man. before them
Flees afar and hides his head,
For the ground is charmed completely
by the bcauteous army's tread.
Mans a second fiddler saving
Sadly on "A single strand.
In the face Of such an army
Swarmlns wildly Ger the land.
They'll be filing all the places
Filled by poor prosaic man;
They'll be claiming all the options,
Tossing ev'ry scheme and plan.
And the one nice way 10 stop them
In their stalwart. onward stride
Ii TO WOO them and 10 win them,
And to make each one a bride,
III. S. Keller. In New York Sun.
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orally. would have been looked upon as
au isnoramus.
] happened to bo out in the country one
day. talking TO a little gathering of negro
mon Who were grown when the Wa
closed. We We're discussing the great
changes that the country had undergone
since our boyhoOd. and how the negro
race had deeencrated, through thelr
ability To- read and w~rite-which caused
them 10 look upon labor as a thing which
should belong TO the uneducated-and ho"
perfectly worthless they were for general
work as compared with their parents.
As one ola darkcy put II. "Dcy ain ht
for nOthin' in dis WorI but 10 wait on Il
table or sweep out a sto'. While stand-
ing there expressing p~essimistic views as
10 the the future Of the negro. three
Young darkcys came along leading 70 mule.
They were taking her 10 a piece or
ploughed ground for the purpose Of rid
iug her. "braEsn err as they called ~.
Am of Them attempted 10. but no c0oner
had they become safely lodged on her
back than she would give "a douhle-hack-
actfon-snrinr hitting ell four foct of the
Ground ut ono time. and the negroes were
ecnt nving 0tor her head. One or these
old darkias WATCHED the PROCEEDINGS WIN
Great interest. and scfirg that the mule
was the hest man. exclaimed in n cone 0t
disgust. Mars Polk. 1cs look y-rulef.
Drrc's three young nigeers tryin' to ride
DAT mule. an dcrc am nay one nm UNI
ken DO n. When I was "a boy dat age
] could rifle Re out-iumpinis'. high-kick-
inis' mule dat evan come out Of "a KIM
lucky drove. I could in fac sub" He
called ont az The TOP - his voice: "boy,
bring dat muir h'ycr sub. an lcmme
show you what p nan ken Do The
boy came up leading the mule. NOW.
said the old man. "gime a foot Catch
Ing HIM bv the ankle he lifted the old
fellow up on the muic's back. lie drew
the reins uD tightly ia his hands. put
his toes uniar the mules foro-shOuliers.
pressed his knees against her wethcrs.
and commenced to lecture as follows:
Look ere. now mule. I wants you 10
onderstan' dat dis ere ain no new issue
free Niger upon ton O. you now. I was
q plow han TO- de- wah. an | reckon 3
done rid yo' granddaddy. 7 reckon I has.
7 dunno lie smackcd the mule on the
side Of her neck. and said: Now g'long
maiam." The quiet behavior and slow
movement on the part Of the mule as
she started Off caused the young negroes
10 think that IL was her respect for old
ace that made her behave so well. But.
wait a minute. After going about forty
yards she began 20 get herself M I'm that
peculiar hump which nothing but a mule
can assume. one OF the boys. evidently
hoplng for disaster. said TO the others.
in a chuckling tone. Now she 'speriment-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

All. not the first love. dearest-but the
last.
$50? Who can tcllD
The tides Of youth. dear heart, run fast,
rfn fast.
The buds upon the young tree shoot
and swell.
Reckless ~ frosts. Well Well
Why should we dwell on follies that are
past?
For now. behold, the green and callow
shoots
or early spring
Are dry ana withcred 10 the very roots.
They were Loves first faint perfumed
offering
Tatin2 swift wing.
Leaving a fragrant memory but no fruits.
Let us not speak Of them with smiling
scorn.
They have made way
For the rich bloom and fruitage later
horn.
And born Of spirit rather than Of clay.
Making our day
Glad with the freshness of perpetual
morn.
Eternal2 Dear. LET MS believe it 80.
And I'm our bliss
Let dun analysis and doubling go.
TnQuosfioning. while in a rapturous kiss
Like this-my ~sweet-and this
The nlllnoss Of celestial JOY we know!
Annie l.. Muzzey. In New York sun.
Niolct-IIow did Mr.. Bighed come TO
accept tho doctrine Of rcincarnation?
Roosevelt. you know he always had
an impression that The world couldn't
get along without him. and # that is so
IL stands 10 reason that he will have to
come back.-New York Truth.
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tub pick an apple ont with his teetn
without using his hands. and. bearing IL
i'm his mouth. return TO the goal me
nIst Win
.Tues of war. polo and lacrosse are
also .u tho list Of events and for the
women there are potato and slow races
cor course. for any of the games the
riders have TO be experts. but IL Is good
training for road riding. and besides is
hcaithful and exciting sport. ! think II
we took IL mp here it would become popu-
lar in "a short time and do away with
the crooked back and overturned eye
lists" G. 5. RUSSELL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27
but ~ n player IL moderately careful he
can dodge them.
RIDING a MAYPOLE.

but ~ n player IL moderately careful he
can dodge them.
RIDING A MAyPOLE.
another pretty picture which | saw
while on the other side was a dozen or
more young women dancing. or, 10 be
correct. riding a gigantic maypole. For
the ribbons long strips Of brightly col
orcd paper similar TO those which jngslers
uncoil from a victims hat were used.
These were tied 20 the handlehar ana were
forty or atty feet long. As the riders
rode swiftly In and Out. weaving the RIB
bon around the pole. I couldn't held think
ing how much prcftier and dainticr II
was thar the average bicycle parade In
this country.
Going through the various cavalry
drills on bikes is also an excellent SUBJ
siitute for scorching. and at tho same
time gives all tho exercise one needs.
Knocking OF the Turks head IS now
a popular game ir England. The Turks
head consists o. a round leather pad
placed on a post four or five feet hlgh'
The contestant. with sabre in hand. rides
past It az full speed. and If he succeeds
I'm knocking the pad from the post he
scores . point.
BICYCLE TOURNAMENTS.
Bicycle tournaments are now estab-
Ushed fixtures Of hiking I'm England. \
club WIN hold a tournament and invite
an the clubs IN the surrounding coun-
~ 10 participate. Tho fist % events in
cludos almost as many forms Of track
contests as an intercollegiate meet. The
apnio race always causes the most amuso-
mcnt and excitement. As man apples
as here are entries are placed I'm a tub
% water. and each rider must ride to the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

vor,,pp tho Academy into q tobacco fac
tory.
Mr.. Thomas G.. Leath, Of Richmond.
,ea~ed the Academy from Mr.. Dunlop
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dunlop. baby and
nurse. will sail for Europe next week.
Miss Lottle Johnston. Mrs. Dunlop's sis
ter. will accompany them me party ex-
pect 10 spend a portion Vi inc sufnlS
at Carlsbad.
Complaint has been made OF fast riding
by bIcvclists in Central Park. this city.
which theatens to prove dangerous to
tbos. bicvclists who practice moderation
in speed. as well as to the numerous Pc
des,rians who congregate in the park
every fair afternoon to seek cooling
breezes and enjoy the attractions OF that
picturesque spot; AFTER l"s neat ana DUR
den OF the long summer days.
"ORIOLE."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

IN. wild i'm: watch 'er." The mule made
about three forward jumps, going ten
or fifteen feet at a bound. while she
almost turned a sommersault in the air.
The old man exclaimed, "Oh, I'm wild
you. marin; I'm wild you. | tole you DIS
ere warn no new issue free Niger pom
TOP YOU now But when that mule came
backwards about the same distance. ne
wasn't with her. lie had gone over her
head about twenty feet. landing In the
plowed ground. Emerging from the dust
which looked like the smoke from a cam
non. he came mp brushing the art from
his clothes. and looking at the boys win
a triumphant grin on his face; he called
ont 10 them. Now. dat's de way 10 DO
II. When you finds out the mule IS
ewine ter fling you. jes' git down off her
easy, like I done it,
POLK MILLER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

POLL Miller T.ll- How h e"'fo' de Wah'
Negro Eodethe Mule

The old time. 40 de wah,' negro has
a verv moor opinion OK the young negro
OF to-day. as regards his ability to do
work for which the older ones were very
handy. And I'm nothing does the young
negro show this inferiorlty 10 the olu
timer" so much. as In the care ana man
cement Of horses. Many grown young
men arc met with to-day who do not
even know how to hitch a horse TO a
buggy. whereas In former times, a negro
ten wears Of age who couldn't drive a
horse. ride him, and care for him gen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27
KNOCKlG OFF TURKS HEAD.
Many NJ Games 10 Be Played on the
ByCls by Any Good Rider.
ALL IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND.
nuokOn a Rock "thc Apple Race
and "Tox and Cccsc"-the
1ruo Way to Enjoy
Your Wheel.

81 seems strange 20 me- said a blk
ingtourlst who had just returned from
n spin through England. that our
wpclmcu do not make more use Of Their
hiycies in thc ordinary field games and
oN-fashiuacd sports.
"The atlfaec Yankee hikcr apparently
n O. DIS chief pleasure in the pastlmc in
fcorcnlng iranlc4lly overland with the
century goal The only thing 20 De sought
Tor. Tnoy ride their wheels just as they
cat and sleep Do wOrk-4lways ia a
hurry and 200 "a poii-mcl fashion that
leaves them 900 used up. There are eX-
,eYt.nrs. Of course. hut that seems the
generally tendency. Now in England /
5ouud 30 very different
"The average Brifisher enjoys his wheel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-27

OF the Exposition and the many EVIDENCES
ON all sides OF Na. hyille being "a nIo-i'
eilc. and FOR these times, a prosperous
ciiy.
The Aeassiz Society met as usual last
Wednesday night SIT. Gileit save d
very interesting lecture on "Iiees' anu
the suggestion that an entertainments Oh
some Kind be given in the near iN'uie 10
raise funds for "a library for the society
was discussed. but nothing definite was
decided upon, when the meeting auJouIH-
cd.
Petersburg Is much interested IN the
subject of water meters. which have been
used i'm other cities with satisfactory re-
suits. and "a member of tho COMMON
Council. in the interest OF the establish
ment OF q system OF water meters IN
Petersburg. has written a circular letter
10 other cities for Information upon the
subject.
BUILDINGS GOING Up.
4 number Of houses are in course OF
erection in Petersburg at present. ana
though few Of them are imposing struc-
lures. still. II is an encouraging sign that
money cannot be so very scarce. Mr.
William NJ. thinner is having am addi-
ton made 10 his tobacco factory ON Mar
ket street. and Farmers Warehouse is
being painted. Altogether many improve
mcnts are visible.
Ia the interest Of sanitary improvement
the cutters of the different streets are
beinc lined. and attention na5 been di-
rectcd II the need Of a wotr gate for
the purpose q wishing out 8ll.k House
run. which dchCieienCy viii dcl0.ls,s be
supplied az once. as PETERSBURG has al-
ways been proud Of her reputation for
health and Will neglect mo nrecaution
against forfeiting that reputation.
Mr.. William Venable n daughters
are visiting Mrs. Nenablcs parents. IN
Cumberland, Md.
Mrs. Walter Jarratt and little daush-
ter are also visiting friends in Mary
land.
Mrs. Joseph Percival has gone to To-
ledo. Ohio. for a visit.
Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope, general secre-
tary OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. has returned from st. Louis.
Miss Florence Peple. or Richmond. who
has been visiting Miss Bessie Waite. on
Adams street, this city. has returned to
Richmond.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Petersburg people are much pleased AT
the announcement that Mr.. Curtice will
have the management OF the Academy II
Music during the next theatrical season,
as 1t was feared that Mr.. Dunlop might
carry out his o~roginal intention Of con-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-08
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS

Continuous rains have caused serious
foods in England and on the continent,
especially in the Riviera.
Charles Radbourne. the noted base
ball player, for many years pitcher Of
the Boston and Providence National
league clubs, died at Bloomington.
Ills, Of paresis.
In thanksgiving for the long life of
their parents, the children Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William f. Gladstone are about
to erect a memorial window in Ha.
warden church.
The New York Journal has collected
a list of American girls whose lives
have been wrecked by foreign mar.
riages. 1t only includes only the most
noted ones, but is long nevertheless.
Captain Alexander Hamilton Gilbert,
who, with his brother, John Gilbert,
was the inventor and builder of the
first system of dry docks in 1910, died
at Chester, Conn, at the age Of 81.
Justice Richardson Of Chicago has
held Wong Chin Foo, editor of The
Chinese Daily News and president OF
the League of Americanized Cinnamon,
to the criminal court on a charge OF
being the keeper Of a gambling house.