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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
A Churn That ChITnS in one Minnie.

~ Onul IL 4 uNI CuIFTl us IN one Minnie.
have been in the dairy business all nv
l'1c and have many times churned an hour
before butter would appear, so when |
heard OF churn that would churn in
minute concluded to try it. Every
day for a'moe's:: i used it, and not ouly
could churn in minute, but got more
anu better butter than with the common
chnrn. This is very Important informa-
zion toIbuttcr makers. The churn works
easily, aud will chnrn an ordinary clurn.
ing in less than 60 seconds. ! have sold
Two dozen of these churns in tho mast
month. Every butter maker that has
seen me chnrn in less than a minute has
bought one. You can obtain all desired
Information regarding tho churn by adj.
dressing J. +. Casey T. Co., St. Lou;s
and they will give you prompt .pd.co
teOuS attention.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

and Supt.
| Warrants were ordered draw,
for tile following approved &C.
counts: =.
Jos d Smith poll tax paid twice. IS 1 90
LonIs Williams janitor salary...... 9 %
lsoscae Mix 220
Messrs. j. T. Ard Jr. and N.
Harvey appeared before the Board
in regard to the erection of y build.
ing for the Thompson creek whi,e
school. After discussion, they were
Instructed to obtain plans, specifi.
cations, etc. and. to present same
to the Executive Committee at it's
meeting in February.
The Supt. presented resignation
of Mrs. Ball AZ teacher.iof the
Thompson Greek School, the pcti.
ton OF patrons of said school. and
application of Miss Buttenuth for
posit'o" lett vacant by resignation
OF Mrs. Ball.
The examining committee reported
result Determination on 29th. After
hearing this report the Board or.
dered that another examination of
for the st. Francisyille
white school be held during the
coming week, and that applicants
TOR tao position Of teacher of the
Thompson Greek school appeav on
same date.
There being no furtAer business
lie Board adjourned.
e. W. Newman,
Secy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
]. O. Q, f.

At The regular meeting OF Bayou
Sara Lodge No. SO l. 0. o. F. Bav.
ou;Sa:a LA. January 6, 1897 the fol.
lowing officers were installed for
the ensuing term:
Il M Leake, P G.; Geo Baier, N
g.; Il Teutsch, V e; j G Plettin
ger, Sec; W II Tenuey, Treas; NJ
;Burgas, W;,J R Matthews, Com
Chas "eydert, I G; A Vil|eret, Il
s n &; Jos Meyer, L s NC; NJ
Alexander, RS VG; Abe Mann
L s V G; Jos vicaro, r S s; D.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
Hair Restored TO Natural Color.

l have used many preparations for re.
storing hair to natural color, but never had
satisfactory results till used Zulu yulier
1t will restore any hair or beard to i1s
natural color in three weeks. If it docs
not they return Your money, so You take
no risks. People who have never tried it
can get u sample package which contains
enough to restore any ones hair to natural
color, by sending 2l two.cent stamps, to
p"y postage, otc., to Wilson L. Co., New
Concord, Ohio.
The regular price is $3.50 per package.
II 1t does not restore your hair to natural
color, or make any color of hair darker in
threc weeks, they will return your STAMPS.
Ih's proposition il 80 fair that thousands
arc using it. 1t is harmless, but never
1all'' Why can't big money b. made by
cling Zulu Vnlicr from house to house
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

The Republicans are in bad box.
They cannot lay those failing banks
mt Brya"'s door, nor do they wish
10 say that the eve of Oleveland's
leaving Office has such a disas.
tIous effect on business, and Of
courseI::they do not think 1t is the
prospect OF Hanna.McKinleyis,n.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
School BOARD Proceedings.
st. FranCiSyille. In. inn 9 100.

st. Francisville, La. Jan. 2, 1897.
The Parish School Board assam
Died in regular quarterly meeting
present:J. ?. Bowman, President
Messrs. Argue, Lawrason, Leake,
tl'ares, Stewart, Miss Douglas and
tue Superintendent.
Minutes of meeting of Dec. 3.
1886 read and approved.
1t was resolved, That there he a
committee styled the dina,re com.
United to be composed of two mem.
: beFs Of the Board appointed by the
Presd't. and the sec.:; said com.
mlttee TO- serve for the 'en.
suing year, and to make q re-.
port of the school funds at each
quarterly meeting of the Board.
It was further resolved, That the
expenses OF the me,nberor members
OF said committee, not resident in
town be paid, bill of expenses to be
presented to the beard for appro.
val.
The President appointed Messrs,
Argue and Leake as members ~
above committee.
The bid of the True Democrat
and Herald for printing tor 1897 for
sum OF $50 was ordered not nc.
copied. |
1t was resolved, That s25 be the
amount which the Board will nav
tor printing for the ensuing year.
The aboveI proposition was &C.
cepted by the representatives of tho
local papers.
Mr.. Fred Hamilton appeared he.
tore the Board relative to the col.
ored school in the 9th ward.
The following changes in the 10. /!
cation of the colore,l schools were
ordered by the Board. N
Wakefield to Alton. Indepen.
deuce o st. Philips.
A colored school was located at a
Brick Church in tie 10th ward. u
The location of another colered s s
chool was referred to the Presd,t 7
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

Hunting ofall kinds, with dog or rnn
on the R"Sob!'k. Pecan and Indian Monnd
pta'st ati"n+, is hereby prohibited nn,irr
penalty of tr'Slnss. Persons found 10 an.
gagged ~, any Of these places, will be nrn.
secuted to the full extent of tho law.
Mrs. N. Kyland.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

The Vicksburg and Yazoo City
cotton Exchange arc calling for q
protective tariff OH cotton, They
claim that Egyptian cotton. is pro.
duccd by such cheap labor that
American cotton cannot compete
with it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

The talk continues about "a com.
'mercial agreement between Spain
and the United States that will end
tho war. No doubt Spain will &C.
cept any chance of retre;.ting with
dignity from her ruinous position.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

archbishop Ryanit was that said
that the niue MUSES. were represent.
ed as virgins, ''because those who
WOO the muses. agv so poor that
they are never able to propose
marriage to them"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

Confrere Ostrandcr Of the Gin.
ton Watcl'man has q son for q
new years gift. fine makes as
good man Of the little fellow, as
'ile makes q good paper, all riaht,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

If Maceo is dead, wo suggest that
fhe were used as the Cid Canine.
ador in old Spanish history WIS,
viz, set upon ahoiSe and placed at
the head of Cuban forces, 1t would
run theSpaniards back to Havana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

A won,;.,l succeeds Ward Meal.
lister III q leader OF New York's
Four Hundred. She is IL Miss lie
Baril.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

A deatl'.elealing cyclone has
swept over the northern part of
Louisiana, destroying the town OF
Moo'1ngsport, killing four persons
and injuring many others.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
RlcHA,RDsl,, !
IrlSllhGs NJ,

Hunt;,o A ,'t Notice.
plantation plantation, likewise seiu;n ~ Gn|
prohibited under penalty ' y! & y psiIi,s|
per'niSs'" .! heretofore s'a ~ tlssp N
Voksd. No exceptions '1"'t ], ~
cHAS. Il. 81,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
IreSlltlNS Nota

rron, ~, .e'l'''sS NOticS.ss S.:
Of o.! any kind on the Amh rs's 81
Plantations is POSITIVELY ,'s'', !ads
penalty of tresI,.ssin,,' a,''ollbitasS
:''cse places without M. Auy oaetlJ
considered t' der trcspassing, J and ". n
tue full extent Of the "'u P' re-
). D. BipD..
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

1"e committee reported that 9
large mUority OF citizens ,were
against holding a new election and
recommended that no election be
called.
Messrs. Buck and Raynham we're
appointed a committee to examine
the Sec. and Trcas's. books.
w. W. Leake Jr. was elected Sch.
at a salary of $40 a year payable
quarterly. }. w. Ard was elected
Marshal at a salary of $40 IL month.
1t was resolved, That tue committee
have power to fix the cave in front:
of Mr.. Lawsou's shop. Resolved.
That the Mayor have u sign tackled
on Fountain Bayou bridge with the
word Dangerl on it. Resolved.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
IreSpaSs Notice,

!, ;, From +. on! and after this data i,
a any t,nd on the Pecan Grow, a. , n.aas
positively prohibited un,i., pnaf, y
're:.Sle'lss'nE. Any one fond !! 49, 49,
without permission viii VIII !. On mr.
' and prosecuted ~ H. 8. 60 mn,
tent Of tho law. 'a = taehas]
n
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
MRS. Mr.. "a
Trespas. Not;,.'.'

,n S'G ';s.; aud .: :'t =. Iii ii. dat.
positively prohibited nnS. phldi
'respass'"s' Any Que found nsf, 4 l =!
tent Of the law. u'eo 70 thsfsl
RlcHARDR ,,,,,,,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
Police Jury Proceedings.
st. Francisvllle, L., Jan, 6. 1897

st. Francisvllle, La, Jan. s, 1897.
Tho Police Jury met in regular
sesslo" with the following mem.
oe'S present: ~ uncan tStew.
art' President; Il Daniel, s G
Stirling, J A BecklIam, L Ortis.
+ 0 Hamilton, Geo Baier, SLLa.
vergnc, } j LeSassier, N II Barrow.
u''~ minutes ~f last meeting read
and approved.
The following bills we're approved
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
R. LIN,
IrcspaSs Notice

any, FROM H;n1 and nd . .ftec t''isdate al h,.x
positively prohibited nn'1.l t'satai
te::as'passlng. Any ono Eund = NY
Without permission viii :. = wy,
1sesp"ssing, aod proseeste., :. - =. ~ =
tent ct the law. 'ou 70 ~ taas11
Mrs. +. MATTlrHEr,|
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
SATURDAY, JAN. 8, 1896.

The Paris editor M the Herald
claims to have proof that Maceo is
alive.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

Senator Money has gone on an
unofficial trip to Cnba to see for
himself the state of affairs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
Meeting Mtlle Town
Council.

st. Francisville,.La. Dec. 4, 1885,.
The Council met III regular SEES.
sion, Present: L. L. Lawson Alayor
Messrs. Briant, Buck, Raynlam,
Absent Moses and Stern.
Minutes OF last meeting approx
ed.
Secs. report showed.
Fines q. IN
Cows g. Horses Nv Nv
AoIa1 10000
The following bills were ordered
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

That tlyfown grade their end ii lhv
ford yellow the bridge.
81" motion, the council adjourned.
L. L. LAWSON.
w. W. AEAKE, JR. Mayor.
Spey.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
TrcSpass Notice

Af ,'""t ~;;;. and fishing fanv II,
S r''r ss a ':S:,' !.;.
pass. Psu9ty ~
MRS. v. 2. Hon,.L
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
~ o re-

Medicinal value In a bottle of Hoods Sarsa
paria than In any other preparation.
More skill is required more care taken. more
expense incurred In its manufacture.
1t costs the proprietor and the dealer
More but 1t costs the consumer less, as be
gets more doses for his money.
more curative power Is secured by its peculiar
combination, proportion and process.
which make 1t peculiar 10 itself.
More people are employed and more space o.
cupied in its Laboratory than any other.
Moro wonderful cures effected and more tes-
.. tlmonlals received tllan by any other.
Moro sales and more increase year by yeaf
are reported by druggists
more people ar taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
today than any, other, and more are
.. taking today than ever before.
moro anu STILL MORE reasons might be
given why you should take
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
$1OO,93l.20

State of Louisiana, }
Parish Of West Feliciana.
Il, =: J: Buck, Cashier of the Bank of
West Feliciana, of St. Francisville, La,. do
ssdlemnly swear that the above statement
,sitrue to the best OF my knowledge and
E,J. BUCK, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me A.
he town Of St. Fr ancisville, La, this End
daylofJau., 1897.
ROBI. MONTGOMERY
Notary Public.
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TrespaIs;,.l 4.

Hunting H, with .ir,,,m ses'e
y prohibited under ' mss,,a.
Any ono found gu than ..'sity q
permission will l,e co "sse Plae,is
law. " t"e iull sxN. d.
MRS. !, /.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. g.. $685. 1852
r',' "'."le anu t,' fixtures. 2,2OO.GL
Sight Exchange 40,553.a2
cash IN hantl....... l2,585.O4
Demand paper. 7,027A2 6o,165.85
$loo,e3l.2o
LIABILITIES.
S''I'' 0'ock (pald in) 800. ...$25, 100000
iT''j;,;s. $780, .:. .''"''.'..... 100000
, E,' .uou Observation-Disclosures. 1O3.87
D'''"ei'u NJ. a''."'.........~.. 100000
Deposits Individual $72,489.63
( Certificates ], 1897. 20 1882. 80
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
BuSiness,D
Business:Men5'

"''" Permanently Ady,,i.|
create the impression !
strength and Of sonnd,.
People at least feel that tl,.|
who keep their names b,t,|
the public are solid and III
stlntial.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
Scarce Currency.

boys in the Ea 81 sometimes think money
scarce enough article, but they really
know very little about it compared with
West could tell them. There one often
goes for days without sight of even so much
as nickel, ard then the people resort to
all Sortsof qneerdevicesto make cha nge.' :"
An Eastern man who had coca sion to
spend many months in Montana tells of
having seen a man buy a box OF matches
with watermelon, and receive as change
two muskmelons, Another paid for sus-
penders IN tumips, and got a carrot or
two back with his purchase.
But OF all the queer financial trans
actions that have ever known" said he,
''the oldest came under the head of ia wing
the fiddler 1t had been noised abroad
That a dance was TO be given little way
up the mountain, and agreed to go along
with one OF the boys TO see the fun. After
going through the elaborate prepa rations
of Hacking his boots and putting on a col
Lar, saw my companion go to the potato
bln and carefully select dozen nice no.
tatces and put them in his pocket. No
sooner lad we arrived a { the music hail.
IMAM he gracefully surIende re d his vege-
ta'Hes for en- entrance ticket. But what
puzzled me the most was that unon coming
out after dancing all night he was given
two onions as change Ihave been irving
TO make up my mind ever since lust wha 4
that dance was worth i'm the Currency
OF the realm San Francisco Chronicle
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
The Mysteries of Boots.

She was a novice at cycling-that is to
say, she had not h ad long enough expert.
ence In riding to know all the in and outs
of the traditions of the wheel; so whep
one day she saw young woman VIII was
evidently in some great trouble with part
If her costume, she-inexperienced rider
took observations surreptitiously for use, IF
need be, for herself at some future time.
The yong woman in trouble had EVIDENTLY
found a disturbing clement in her long
toots She poked and pulled at the top OF
them, but just what she was doing for
long time the observer, taking notes on the
sly, could Not make out. Then she saw and
took long breath Of great surprise. From
the top of those boots good sized wads of
newspaper seemed to be pushing up into
view, ard the owner of the boots was max
Ing strenuous effort to push them back into
what appeared to be a strange place to
carry newspapers or papers of any kind.
But as she gazed light gradually dawned
npon the mind Of the novice "Oh, L seei'
she murmured slowly to herself. What
avery good idea. New York Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
BRAZILIAN INDIANS HERE
Twenty-Five of Them Escorted
Through the City.
Taken Across Long Bridge to the
and Maidens Among Them.

party Of twenty-five Brazilian Indians
arrived by Steamship at Baltinorca few days
ago, and, purchasing eight wagons, sixteen
horses, and other supplies, proceeded south
ward to continue their camp life in the
land of the free and the home OF the brave.
They arrived at Laurel yesterday. and
word TO that effect was Immediately wired
the local police department.
\ message was promptly sent to the
Ninth precinct from headquarters 10 APP
prehend the wanderers as soon as they
reached the District line and escort them
through tho city and across the river To
Virginia. Mounted officer Phil Brown,
OF the Ninth precinct. met the Indians
thismorning ut Straus' place on the Bladens-
burg road, and with the aid OF young
Indian giIl informed the party that they
We're TO follow him.
Placing himself at the head OF the cav
alcade, Officer Brown led them down Bla-
censburg road, Maryland avenue and Four
teentb street, and across the Long Bridge
to the Virginia shore, where he advised
them that they might camp if they so de-
ared
The procession presented a gay and
motley appearance, and attracted con-
Siderable attention en- route.
There were braves, squaws and beauti
full young maidens gayly bedecked in cloth
ing of the brightest of hues and ornaments
that caused numerous pangs OF envy in
the hearts or the spectators on the side
walk. Only one OF the party could speak
English-a young girl, who acted as gen,
eral spokesman and interpreter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
An Honest Dead Beat.

Dead broke is not an accurate term; ii
is relative. A millionaire considers him
self dead broke when be finds that he has
Only a Y In his rocket. Men of less means
think they are dead broke when they can
find but a quarter or half in their peck
cts. But with the mass of people who
haven't very much, even when at their
best, de al broke means that condition In
which a man finds himself without n
nickel in bis pockets. Pennies don't cut
any ice. Even three or four of them won't
pay q car fare, and when a man hasn't
car fare the walk to Curnminsville at mid
night seems long, awfully long.
That's what allied me the other night
said resident of that suburb. II didn't
have a nickel TO my name-not nick
And you bet it was warm. So / tried
to work the conductor. When he struck
me i felt in my pockets, first one and
then the other, and then looked dazed.
II had a nickel l said, but blame
me il / know where it is
"'Too thin, old man. said the heart
less man In blue. 'You'n have to walk q
little, just for change, as you haven't got
it, Think OF a man getting off joke
II walked, but not far Tried another
conductor with the same racket. Didn't
work. He was heartless also. 1 knew I'd
get home if the cars kept coming, but the
last car would be due soon. Then
thought of the old motto: Honesty is the
best of policy Ill try it on.
81 got On the car and held up MY head
When the man with the badge came along
I said:
I'm dead broke, old man. Let me
take a sneak home, will you? Watkins
awful hot night like this
THAT worked to a charm. He was the
best conductor I ever saw. He knew /
was telling the truth. The others thought
I was lying, and i was, but not in the way
they thought. All he said was:
"'All right, old fellow. Don't give me
away. though
"'Not On your life,' said Then
curled up and slept the sleep of the Just
and the righteous. Hereafter I'm going
to tell the truth, cost what it may
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
Che - Qime9
City Brevities.

Chief Clerk Sylvester, Of the police
department, has gone 10 Harper's Ferry
W. Va, for a brief stay.
The police department has been requested
to look out for Samuel jackson, the colored
prisoner who escaped from the Rockville
jail yesterday.
District Assembly, No. Sc, Knights of
Labor, metlast evening at Mechanics Hall.
No matters OF public Importance We're dis
cussed. ana after disposing OF the routine
business the assembly adjourned.
Collaterals were forfeited in the police
court today as follows: For riding by
cicle beyond speed limit, Frank Smith,
So: Frank Daley, SIS; Charles Scheppach,
So Riding bicycle without light, Charles
Teckram, 81
Daniel Year,, a member OF the Capitol
police force, living at No. 700 Rhode
Island avenue northwest, had his arm dis
located by being thrown from his bicycle
at tile corner OF New Jersey avenue and
II street northwest. The arm was treated
at the Emergency Hospital, and it is
thought tn at Mr.. Yearl viii be able 10 re-
sumo work in few days.
Our Ice Cream Parlor is now open,
where best creams and ices are served.
Also choice CONNECTIONS. The only place
Ia buy Favorte Fruit Cream Soda Water.
No. 1401 Mass. ave. NV. 1t
IL California white wines, 20 Rhine
wines. Chr. Xander, 300 9TH. 1t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-23
Russian PickDockets.

one day, while dining together. the
French ambassador and n grand duke of
Russia were discussing the cleverness NJ
the pickpockets OF their respective coun.
tries.
Inc grand duke claimed that the Russian
piokpocket was the more skillful Seeing
the ambassador incredulous, he told him
he would without knowing it, be relieved
or hfs watch before leaving the table
he Then telephoned to the head of the
| ponce TO Send at once the cleverest nick.
pocket he could lay his hands on.
The man came and was put into livery.
ana was told 20 wait at table withthe other
servants He was to give the grand duke
sign directly he had done the trick.
But this was not given very soon. FOR
thearnbassadcr Was very wary, and ALWAYS
kept on the alert, and held his hand nm his
fob, even when conversing with the most
distinguished guests
At last the grand duke received the
preconccrted signal He at once requested
the ambassador to tell him the time. The
latter triumphanuy put his hand To his
pocket, and pulled ont a Potato instead
OF his watch.
~ N'"Ncoi MS ieehnSs ne would take
pinch OF snuff-his snuff-box was gone
Then he missed his ring from his finger,
and his gold t"o,hpick, which ne had been
holding in his hand in [ is little case
Amid the hilarity OF the guests the
sham laekey was requested to restore the
articles; hut the grand dukes merriment
was changed into alarm and surprise
when the thief produced two watches.
rings, two snuff-boxes. etc.
His imperial highness then made the
discovery that ne himself had been robbed
at the same time that the French ambassa
dor bad been despoiled so craftily. -Har-
per's Round Table.