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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Pre-Columbian Minerg.

Among the traditions Of the Chero.
kee Indians is one asserting that long
before the time Of Columbus-even be-
fore the red men had settled along the
Atlantic coast-a comparatively we'll
civilized race, with a knowledge Of the
mechanical arts, lived in the valleys of
the Southern Allegheny Mountains.
They had a knowledge Of the working
Of metals and dug mines for gold and
mica in the mountain. sides. In cor
roboration Of this legendathere are still
to be found in the present rich mica
mines in Western North Carolina evil
dences Of having been worked q long
time ago. The shafts remaining md.
cate the workers to have been pos
ssssed Of considerable mechanical
skill
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
!. ..,..t. Healthful Hints.


Water alone has been known to sus.
tain life for ffty-fye days.
In India butter was for ages used
solely as an ointment for allaying the
pain Of wounds.
Milk, like flesh, fish and eggs, con-
tains all the constituent clements uec.
essary to support life.
Only about two minutes are required
for the blood to course through the
heart, thence to The lungs, back to the
heart and then through the entire body
and return to the heart. J
A woman Of wealth and leisure, with
a special liking for sick-nursing, is
taking regular course in the work.
She proposes 10 use her skill, when it
is acquired, among the members Of her
own family circle, and, also, to give
the sick poor in her district visiting
1T the benefit Of professional rather
than amateur service.
In many cases Of Inflammation, an
ice poultice is very useful applica-
ton. It is made in this way: Spread
@ layer Of linseed meal three-quarters
Of an inch thick on a piece of cloth and
upon the meal put at intervals Jumps
Of ice about the size Of marble. Sprin-
kle meal over t6e ice, and cover all
with the cloth, turning the edges over.
In this way the ice will last much
longer than it otherwise would, and
the pultice will be quite comfortable.
In cases of violent headache, it fire.
quently acts as g great relief to batile
the forehead with a sponge wrung out
Of water as hot as you can bear it.
Repeat this as often as the sponge
cools. When the head feels tired, it
is refreshing to dash on the forehead
some cool water, wipe it off and lie
down for while. Closing the eyes
for few minutes at odd times during
the day has wonderfully beneficial
effect, and will word off many head
ache if persisted in.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Raya2es in White PING.

The report which Secretary Wilson
has sent to Congress, in respose to
Senator Chambers resolution, is I'M
portant
It comes from tho Chief Of tho
Forestry Division, and while it Of
tempts no sensation, it shows that tue
climax in the annual cutting Of whito
pine and other coniferous timber, like
spruce and hemlock, in this country is
near at hand. The timber will still DO
obtainable in great quantities, espe-
ciallg with Canada's aid, for scores
of years; but it can be supplied only
for a few years more in the prodigious
annual amounts hitherto furnished.
It appears that in the last quarter
Of a century, or since 1873, there have
been cut in Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota alone. 154, 900, 900, 900 feet,
board measure, besides $4,000, 600, OOO
shingles, and in the last three-fourths
Of that period about 100000, 600, 0OO
feet, taking the whole country together:
New York and Pennsylvania have, next
to the three States just mentioned, large
quantities Of standing coniferous tim
Der, and the amount left in the North
ern States is estimated at about lOO,-
000,000,000 feet, or half as much as
has been cut since about 1878 in the
whole country. Canada is another re-
source, with about 37,OO0,0O0, feet
of white pine.
The senate's inquiry was wise, and
while the answer has necessarily been
imperfect and only approximate, 1t
should yet serve to confirm the deter
mination to'protect the forests. New
York Sun. 1
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
THE FUR SEAL,
Its Breeding Grounds, Growth, Home
Life and Proluctiveness.

It's Breeding Grounds, Growth, Home
Life and Proluctiveness.
The male fur seal, or ''beachmas-
ter" reaches full maturity at the age Of
seven years. At that time his weight
is about 400 pounds, being consider
eb]y heavier when first in from the sea
in the spring, Or after feeding in the
fall than in the intervening period,
when he fasts on land and grows grad
ually lean and weak. The males vary
considerably in color, the general
shade being black Or dark brown, with
long hair or bristles Of yellowish white.
These are especially long and numer-
Gus on the thickened back Of the neck,
forming the so-called "wig." The
wigged males have rough, coarse
coat, and their skins are without mar
ket value. The animal makes its home
on the rocky shores Of the islands in
large, closely-massed bands, forming
what are called rookeries. It is ex-
extremely gregarious; individuals sell
dom venturing far from the main body,
while on land, though wandering about
singly in the sea. The female fur
SEAL: lis much smaller than the male,
and. has soft, smoath hair of varying
shades of brown, under which is the
dense, short, brown fur, The female
bears her first offspring nj the age Of
three years, but her full growth is not
attained till two or three Yeas later.
The average weight Of the grown
female is about eighty pounds. The
young or fur seal, called pup, is born
soon after the arrival OF the female.
It's weight OF birth is about ten pounds.
The fur seal is Il polygamous, each
male capable Of holding place on tho
breeding grounds having from one to
one hundred females in his charge,
constituting what is known as a
"harem," the average number being
about thirty. But the size of each
family is subject to variation, depend
ing not chiefly on the strength Of the
male, but the preference Of the female
for a location, and on the. topography
of the ground The young male is
very similar to the female in color and
appearance. He is not permitted to
enter the rookeries in the breeding
season. The old males are very par
ticular in this regard, and the ''bach-
elors," as they are called, are forced to
herd by themselves on what is known
as the "hauling grounds" located
near the breeding grounds, but dis
tinct from them. -Forum.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
The Hes. Poultry House Floor.

The subject of floors for poultry
houses has been discussed more than
almost any other point about poultry
buildings. Tho best authorities are
now nearly agreed that earth is the
best floor that can be made if it is
properly prepared The reason for
this is that earth is in the first place
good disinfectant and deodorizer, md
for this reason adapted to this purpose,
aud in the second place, such floor
can he renewed at only the cost Of the
labor used in replacing it. The best
floor is made Of hard packed clay, COW
cred with two inches Of loose garden
mould.
The land on which the poultry house
stands should be drained in such
manner as to carry off surplus moisture
readily and prevent flooding by the
hardest rains. This can best be ac-
complished by filing in until the floor
of the poultry house is six inches highs
er than the surrounding surface. The
filing should be clay, if it can be got,
and in any event it should be slightly
damped and pounded down firmly and
allowed to dry beforeeing' p but to 'lsc.
Then cover with two inches of garden
soil or dust as dry as is convenient.
As soon as there is any foul odor about
the house this coat Of loose soil should
be removed and new one put in. In
the summer months this must be done
about twice month, but in the winter
a longer time may elapse, provided the
soil is raked over and the droppings
mixed in it once week. The soil that
is taken out is one Of the best fertiliz-s
ers about the farm, and may be used
on garden crops with great benefit. "a
The objection to o board floor is that
it becomes saturated with the drop
pings, and not only offensive, but dam
gerous as breeder Of disease. a
board floor is good breeding place for:
vermin, while one of earth acts as q
preventive in great measure, the dust
arising from the floor acting as an in-
secticide. Farmers Voice. 4.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
COMMENTED ABoRlG|NALs.
Something About the Flathead 1n:iisns o.
British Columbia.

British Columbia.
The Flathead Indians Of British Col
umbia afford on extensive field fol
character study, and the writer having
lived among them number OF years,
has had unlimited opportunities for
noting their peculiarities. Friendly
contact with this people shows them to
be Of an entirely different disposition
from their northwestern brothers, and
distinct as a tribe. They receive no
help from the Government, for the rea-
son that they are we'll able to sustain
themselves by securing employment at
numerous occupations open to them.
Independence is stamped upon their
countenances and their talent consists
in carving, canoe building and kindred
employments. Fishing and hop pick
ing ere the principal industries in
which they are employed during the
summer, while in winter, telling tim
Der and hunting gives ample compen-
sation for q comfortable living. Canoes
ore their means of transportation and
their skill in manipulating the paddle
is often made manifest during town ex-
hibitions, in which this sport is a
prominent feature. Great nun, >4s of
these ingenious Indians live along the
trend of the Frazer River, which winds
It's way through dark canyons, amid
owering mountains, where in proxiEn-
ity to the waters turbulent]y falling
over rocks they live in a state OF felic-
ity, fishing and hunting.
The ritual Of the Roman Catholic
Church attracts many Of them, and
schools Of this denomination are scat
tered about the province. Industrial
schools also are opened for their espec-
ial benefit and many of the youthful
Indians avail themselves Of this instruc-
ton. Indian brass bands have been
organized at different stations and it
is amazing to note their rapid acquisi-
ton of skill in the management of the
different musical instruments, consid-
ering that they were comparative
strangers to anything in this line such
short time ago, and now it is quite a
common sight to observe these bands
playing on occasions OF festivity in the
cities.
They are great fish eaters, and their
mild temperament is attributed to the
effect OF this diet, which is the chief
food CT every meal and cooked by
means Of smoking, giving it an appear
ance that detracts much from it's de-
licious taste. At the end Of the fish
ing season those who receive their en-
tire earnings in bulk leave at once fo2
the city, there to transform the money
into merchandise, for they are fer from
being money accumulators, and have a
decided liking for receiving its worth
in actual goods.
The women are hard workers and are
frequently seen walking through the
cities burdened with q ''pack' sufici-
emily heavy for strong man to carry
but fastened as it is to their backs,
they evince no sign Of WEAKNESS, while
in winter they are seen walking along
with characteristic gait in their bare
feet, over ice and snow, showing no ap-
parent discomfort for the exposure.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Extensive Pruning.

T. J. Kinny, che Worcester garden
or and fruit grower, does not believe in
much pruning for trees. At recent
horticultural meeting he cited the in
stance Of neighbor who had a fine
orchard but who had his trees trimmed,
with the result that his crop Of apples
has since materially detericrated both.
in quality and quantity. He thought
it was an admitted fact that you could
remove very large limb from tree
without injuring the growth Of the.
whole tree. The best orchards he
knew of were those that had been
trimmed the least, but which were we'll
fertilized. Farm News. -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
WORDS OF WISDOM.

The love that endureth all things
self-love.
Fancy should always be sutordi-
mated to reason
A man should keep his friendship in
constant repair.
Riches have wings, but they flap no
welcome to poor relations.
The charity that begins at home and
ends at home is weak in the legs.
Some people think they need health,
when really they only need energy.
Your neighbours baby may be cry
ing shame, but what about your own?
The more bad habits the average
man has the better he seems to enjoy
life.
Surmises ere not facts. Suspicious
which may be unjust need not be
stated.
Life is no longer for married men
than for single men. II only means
longer.
The man who spends all his evenings
at home never has to spend any OF his
time in Jail.
You will limit the number Of your
troubles if you limit the number you
tell them to.
Aman always knows how to govern
his wife, but the trouble is she won't
let him do it.
It did not require much Of q philo'
sopher to discover that all rich widows
are handsome.
Marriage is failure when the man
handles all the assets and the woman
all the liabilities. 4:. 7 r;::9::,:
Girls let 50 many worthless, foolish
boys nibble at the bait on the hooks
that when real desirable man comes
along they haven't enough bait t9 land
him.-The South West. ,a:ss::. Ia !.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
gPcstifcrous Buffalo Gnats.

n NotAASA oNtS D"AAeAo SAAasNSs
INV. Rusk, Of Bellport, N c..
Eo the New York Sun regarding
Balo gnat:
link that, as a native'of North
N would say, the entomologists
Hot met up with the gnat in
HI; possibly it is not distributed
large area of the country. Inet
Ills several years ago in Arkan-
the bottom lands Of the st.
River, aad think they were
altest day pest I ever saw. In
they resemble a buffalo some
Hence the name. They do not
fitting their victims. They have
Heeable habit of flying from the
Nand striking one in The face.
No chief trouble is that they
NEto the mouth, nostrils and the
Ha deposit thor eggs, which
1. q very short time. The larvae
kay the membranes, causing
large numbers Of stock OF all
Ind OF many game animals.
hIplanters on the ST. Francis set
H aire in the woods for smoke to
Hstock, which will eagerly rush
Hsmudge and stand in it to get
HE pest.
Nbne occasion I was kindling 9
II keep of gnats, when a large
\ er came rushing to the smoke
Hid in it, not needing my pres
lin few minutes a flock of wild
and also four or five wild hogs
1 II protection. It is not an un'
sight to see a mule before the
Judging along with g bucket con-
o smudse hanging from it,
Nhe mule will keep its nose over
like as much as possible. The
Narot stand smoke"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
An UnintsntiOnal Insult.

AN Unintentional Insult.
!hdon exquisite-in America he
,e called a dude-had gone into
End restaurant, and was fal
BASED with the way in which his
as filled.
you call that q veal cutlet?" he
led OF the waiter. ''Why, such
as that is on insult to every
|pecting calf in the British EN-
waiter hung his head for a mo-
but recovered himself, and said,
lie of respectful Apology
Eally didn't intendto insult yoT.
|ssare ssqmeats,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
) To Join Sicily and Italy.

Working plans for tunnel to con-
meet Sicily with the mainland Of Italy,
under the Strait Of Messina, are on ex-
hibition at the University of Pavia. A
tunnel is thought more feasible than a
Suspension bridge, as the narrowest
part of the strait is two miles wide, and
the least span possible 10000 feet, is
considered dangerous on account Of
the prevalent high winds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Salt Rising Bread.

Many lime and oft you hear man
signing for the ''bread his mother used
to bake" and here is the recipe tor one
kind, called "salt rising" and the re-
cipe is that Of Mrs. Stockdale, Of Mis-
sissippi. Take pint Of milk and d
pint OF water, and stir in flour TO make
a stiff batter chat will not run from the
spoon, but drops like drop cake batter
Add q teaspoonful Of salt and put in q
warm place, where it will stand for at
least four hours. If water rises to the
TOP, stir in more -four After it rises,
make up just as you would ordinary
bread, using the rising instead OF
yeast, and adding about @ gill OF milk
or water and little more salt, and a
piece Of lard about the size Of an egg to
that quantity. Knead it we'll, and put
ut once in well-greased pans to rise.
Care must be exercised not to jar 1t
while rising, and it should be baked
the same as any other bread.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
So Persisted the Doubt.

"Do you think he's worthy Of our
daughter?" asked the old gentleman
doubtfully.
"Worthy!" exclaimed Mrs. Bloomer,
as if astonished,,at the question, ''why,
he has record Of twenty-six century
runs. Chicago Post.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Peas for Poor Soils.

There is no better way to fertilizc
poor land than to SOW it with peas.
using phosphate Of lime to furnish tho
mineral fertility that this crop requires
to perfect the seed. It is not nitrogen
which the pea crop most needs other
than what the pea roots supply by dis
integrating air III the soil and liberat-
ing it's nitrogen. But to form the grain
both lime and phosphate are required.
With these supplied the soil will grow
richer every year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
What Other Use Could It Have:

Mrs. Snooper (reading)-''A New
Jersey paper mill has produced sheet
of paper six feet wide and seven miles
long"
Snooper-"For some ice dealer to
make out a bill on, I suppose. "-Har-
lem Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Some ROYAL Blood,

n
There is 4 man living i'll Florida who
can rightfully boast Of royal blood
coursing through his veins. A. j.
Murat, Of Apalachicola, Fla, is the
aristocrat, and he has some very high
family connections. He is a great.
great-grandson Of Marshal Murat.
Napoleon's famous general, who after
ward became King Of Naples. Hois
the g-eat-great-nephew Of four kings
Napoleon, Louis of Holland, Joseph,
King'of Spain, and Jerome Of West
phalia. He is third cousin of Louis
Napoleon and great-graat- grandson Of
Napoleon's mother, who died in 1886,
the year be was born. Mr.. Murat is .
man Of about sixty years Of age, md
one Of the quietest, most unassuming
men imaginable. Atlanta Constitu.5
ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS,
Fine Seed Bed for Onions.

The roller is indispensable for pra
pairing onion ground either for seed.
Or sets. That with shallow cultiya.
ton to the depth Of twosinches will.
make better seed bed than will
deeper tillage. If the soil is made
triable deep down the onion may grow
large, but it will likely be thick necked
and grow q crop Of scullions.- Boston.
CultiyatOr,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Water for Washing Glass.

The water for washing glass and dell
cate china should never be very hot,
and even granite or stone should not De
immersed in water where you cannot
easily bear your hand. For delicate
painted French china, warm soft water
without any soap is best. Silver forks
whether solid OF plated, should never
be tossed about in contact with steel
knives Knife handles are readily
cleaned by q damp cloth-hot water
,oosens and blackens them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
His Ominous Behavior.

Nurse-"Please, mum, you must
send for the doctor quick for little
Johnny"
Mistress-"Horrors! What is the
matter?"
Nurse-'I don't know, mum; but
he hasn't been up to any mischief
for two hours. Golden Penny.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
~9 She WAS Not Out.

Wife-':How very extravaSant' you
are, George, to pay seven dollars for a
hat"
Husband-'' Why, confound it, you
paid, twenty-seven for yours''
Wjfe-''No such thing; I told them
to send the bill to you. '-Harper's
Bazaar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
Agreed With Him.

IT tell you,' said the man who is
always excited, "the world is on the
verge of another revolution"
"That's true," replied his friend
who keeps cool.
"And there's no telling where it will
end" , ;:.-s.s
ooh, yes, there is. It will end in
twenty -four hours and start right over
again, the same as usual. Washing.
ton Star. :.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
CLOCK OF FLOW Frs.
ID, ROCKEFELLER WILL HAVE +
IEnGE FLORAL TiMEPIECE.

SERGE FLORAL TlMEPIEcE.
4 the Standard Oil Magnatc's Coun
5eat-Plants Whose Blossoms Open
Close Regularly at Certain Hours
se Used-A Novelty in This Country.
III D. Rockefeller, the multi-mil'
b Standard Oil magnate, is to
II is reported, on extraordinary
novelty on the grounds OF his
h seat on the Hudson, near Tar
III. The wonder talked of is to be
made entirely Of growing flow
sH it will tell the time Of the day
1 Such accuracy.
ggforal clock is the suggestion OF
Rockefeller, with whom botany
lh than mere fad, for she has FOR
Hears been an earnest student OF
ssture, and is an authority on
III It is said that before she vas
"a to Mr.. Rockefeller, aud while
| sntleman was yet q bookheeper,
b a teacher OF botany.
Tile has never been g floral clock
I. in this country, bat the Baron
ffdett- Coutts hal one and SO did
HIKE Of Westminster, and they
SSsource of pleasure to the owners
ssir guests. The one that IS expec-
I'LL be seen up the American Rhine
4 of home design and the flowers
fsill be for the most part those
sow wild about Tarryiown.
se are sixty-seven varieties OF
4 that have certain hours for
ag and closing their petals. Away
III a misty age flowers were the
ssces of the poor, who had no
hgay Of telling the time. The
lilly, now as then, opens at : g.
81 closes at 5 y. m, and il the
g7 districts is called the 'lay
III design for Mr.. Eockefeller's
eit is said, has just been COM
4 by an Ohio landscape gar.
y who has selected tue common
Il dnndelion to represent the
III These flowers open At $50
Ind close at about $50 p. H.,
Ms hands will point to the a.
sSs,ent OF flowers representing
cures. For other parts Of the
|Mimepiece the gardener has sus'
lila large number out OF the many
|hlhich selection may be made,
Hills. Rockefeller will decide which
|kIshall be. The yellow goat S
|Myill be used for one. II grows
R8neaaows everywhere. and in the
= q ssstricts Of Scotland the schools
Eannot have clocks are dismissed
5,he 2 p. II. flower the lawksecd
in suggested as the best, as ii
HIT that hour to the minute.
lae snow thistle, all common to
Aadow, closes its little white
sat exactly l P. II. The best il
liant is from the pasture and is
she SOW thistle. It opens at 5
lid begins to close ut II, but is
hpletciy closed before noon.
water lily anl several other
rs Of the lily family are cclc.
for the exactness with which
pen and close each day, end
re number of flowers common
everyday sight that may be
{ y do duty in the construction Of
ielty that is to contribute to the
10 of Mr.. Rockefeller and Ills
ssh q distance the clock will have
B Iearance Of Q flower bed, but nc
on close inspection mistake ii
thing other than what it is.
ose not familiar with the habits
s lowers may anticipate the pretty
'pers in their duty an oilclctl,
written in indelible ink, will
y be placed alongside the clock,
those who watch may inform
Yves. New York World.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-12
. Activity in His Affairs. IS; i

s s..'- ~-~ Activity in His Affairs. 'TSi b W
'Have you made any advances in
your business?" asked the young law
yer's friend.
Eyes, was the reply. ''Tvo OF
theta"
"Clients?' - ~
emo. Ny clerks. They said they
needed moaey, so Iadvanced them $50
each. Washington Star.