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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
A Murderer Captured.

MONROE. Henry Clay Harper, the
negro who on Tuesday last shot and
killed school teacher named Kilgore
at DR.. Kendall's, about twenty miles
north of Ruston, was brought here
Saturday for safekeeping by Deputy
Sheriff Finley of Lincoln parish BE
was arrested at Castor, in Ouachlta
parish, by Ed May and another man.
Harper, who is about IS years ola,
says on the day of the shooting he Ina
tended to leave DR.. Kendalls employ.
The doctor asked why he did not go
and finish his work, and he sad he
would when he got a settlement. The
doctor left and Harper went on to the
field and began picking cotton. Later
on he went home and got pistol be-
longing to friend and put it in his
pocket, then returned to DR.. Ken
dall's. A man named O'Neall told the
latter that the negro was armed, bu
Harper denied it. O'Neall insisted
and DR.. Kendall, going to his office
Harper ran. O'NeaII called to XII
core, who was in a wagon, to sto1
him. Harper ran home and kllgore
getting an ak, met him at the gate
Then Harper fired the fatal shot. Il
then left the vicinity and was maxim
his way to Alexandria when captured
The above is Harper's story as told
the Jail.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
TalIast of Trees.

In New South Wales, Victoria and
Tasmania grows a species of gum-tree
Eucalyptus amygdalina is its scien-
fife name-which, Sir L. Won Mueller
says. probably represents the talest
Of all trees of the globe" The loftiest
specimen of this tree yet measured tow
crs TO the height of All feet. A PROSTATE
tree measured in Victoria, was 42o feet
long, and the distance from the roots
r. the lowest branch was 295 feet. AT
that point the trunk was four feet in
diameter, and $50 feet from the burt
tha diameter was still three feet. The
wood of this tree is hard and of good
quality, it grows quickly, and yields a
great quantity of volatile oil from It's
leaves, which are very abundant
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
ALIrely Week aEsronroc.

d2RoE, The week Just passed has
'Fehone Of the most lively ever expe-
fslted in Monroe. The mem who
aeto the conventions, especially to
|3ertiroad convention, were of a SUI
Gsflol class, and while there was a
Psltdeal Of good feeling and consid-
RaOe hiiarity, there was none of that
EHeslye drinking and rowdyism,
.9A Usually comes, or at least used
|Ea@ expected, with the gathering Of
|eSe political bodies. Both indeed
ae bodies of men Of which north
olslana had every reason to be
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01


H1FhA.-A case Of yellow fever has
|se!oped near Houma, The man,
sDaOIn, a laborer, who lives across
|gGa Ierrebonne, opposite the town
Aoama, died Friday afternoon.
|slfiy precaation has been taken to
event the disease from entering the
wv 1t is not known where Babin
w ala the disease, as he was a
N eAo rarely went tar away from
\ \ uOAlelle, and he has not been out,
seVl the parish for months. After
aeatl the contents Of his home
= burned and the house itself was
liberated
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01

Fatal EXPLOSION of a Boiler.

DCaAs. While threshing rice on
sSsa Gull Orange farm the engine
EFloded, killing instantly Mr.. Henry
seauslaad, we'll known planter Of
i place, seriously scalding Paul
lns and two other laborers around
3 thFasher. The boiler was torn into
pail fragments of iron and hurled
sltg feet away. The thrasher and
lghe belonged to Mr.. Noel Buras.
L. RcCausland waa 2 years of age,
Iatarled, but no children.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
A Disastrous Catastrophe.

CRowLEY.-A disastrous and posi-
bly, fatal catastrophe occurred Friday
morning about 8 o'clock at Crowley
Milling company's plant, resulting IN
dangerous and possibly fatal injury to
two carpenters and injuring seven
other carpenters and laborers more or
less and completely demolishing part
Of therice warehouse, 60 by 100 feet.
Some fifteen men were at work raising
the roof of that part Of the warehouse
to make second story. The roof was
Fletcher covered, and contained heavy
tim6ers. Guy ropes were used to
steady the roof. As sit was being raised
these ropes broke, causing the roof to
tumble. All the men were beneath'
handling jackscrews, and only by the
second story not being foored did a
single man escape from instand death
The roof fell with the above result.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
instruct Court Adjourns.

srvoy--The District court adj
|l I'd saturday. There were forty
.Sonyictions, four of which go to
ssnitentiary. John Fields, who
.5nvicted for murder, got a new
4 This number OF convictions was
"A in eight days.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
The Commission at Work.

FlsHNaroN.-After receiving in
rotions from the president the in
.igating commission Immediately
& work. They had no specific
lges against anyone to begin with
b6ad to prepare for charges and
BIN them up.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
-. I'd. Lenormnn Acquitted.

' \ InralA. The trial Of Captain
I.a norman Of the steamboat Peri,
u with killing Ulysses Maglior,
y boy. having occupied the dis,
1 amt for two days, was ended
Il evening, the jury returning a
IF,t Of not guilty.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01

ss,oro-There is a party OF
~ Drospectors here looking at
'.atrr with u view of locating
. ,.sr, we'll pleased with the coun-
"A The party bought considerable
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
& p,oo Cron % Per Cent.

| 1t,'rr-The estimated damage
~ crop of this parish, result,
H y. NJ he storm Of the 18th and
:. about % per cent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
Postal Telegraph May Reach Monroe.

MONROE. -W. B. Kelley, president
of the Southern Grocery company has
received the following from Clinton B.
Russell, treasurer and general mana
GER of the Postal Telegraph company
at Dallas: 81 have yours Sept at
hand, addressed to General Superln-
tendent Foster. Would say that our
company has been considering an e e
tension to Shreveport and Monroe tor
some time, but have been busy with
other lines and have been unable to
take this matter up with you. L was
in Shreveport, however, few days
ago and am very favorably inclined TO-
ward building there. Should we 40
so I think we can arrange to 60 on to
Monroe, but at present cannot give
YOU any definite information, but hope
I will in the next six weeks get some,
thing definite, when I shall be pleased
to advise you"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01

"Golightly boasts that he never
changes his mind" HE can't. No oae
will swap with m."-Brooklyn Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
A Thlbodaux Board.

|EHIBoDAUx.-The town council Of
sbodsux met Friday and elected a
|rd Of health in accordance with the
|.glt State law appeartaining to such
.,ttas. The board is composed OF
4. Ghos. Stark, L. H. Fleetweed,
aisR. Myer, and Messrs. Sam Blum
Emile Lefort. The quarantine
also declared against'T errebonne.
su rndcp2ad,n' Candidate.
|saaS'PORT. Hon. Is. v. Marsder
Fred liver has announced himself
Independent Democratic candi
Eeior railroad commissioner and has
Eled a challenge to Will L. Foster.
minated by the Democratic conyen
IAa Monroe, to meet him on the
Elnp and defend his nomination.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
4 Tart Inscription.

Great Barrington's free public library
appears to be under obligations to one
of her summer residents in the person
of Justice GaynOr Of Brooklyn. 1t has
received a copy of the Bible with the
following inscription on the fiy-leaf.
signed by Judge Gaynor: 81 have Wis
tied many Libraries which lacked many
books. but only one library which lack
cd The Book and to that one send
this" ------
washington belle Ito young naval OIL
fcer-I suppose the hardships OF youn
life at times, Lieutenant Sinecure' arr
simply frightful "Iaas, very. N
! cost of gold braid alone IS something
feahful." -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
I TFVS IN LOUISIANA.
~
CATASTROPHE At CROWLEY
FRIDAY.

,od at Monroe-.-RayvilleNet Vet
Z. RESOLUTIONS Of Coincidence OH
,u.. Davis--Marsden a Candi'
!. railroad Commissioner
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01

bhlosises Minnie Davis.
The Richland War Re-
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AN HEROIC ACT

MT. Jake Sarason proved himself a hero yesterday evening, and his friends are proud of him. Standing in front of his place of business on Walnut street he saw a runaway team tearing madly up the street. In the buggy was a helpless and frightened little girl, who vas in momentary danger of being thrown out and perhaps killed Without a thought of the great risk he was taking, MT. Sarason made dash for the horse, grabbed him by the bridle, and after being dragged for some distance succeeded in bringing the animal to a stand. Those who saw the deed pronounce it as one of exceeding eoolness and daring, as the risk of Mr. SarasUn being mai med or badly injured was very. great. As one of his friends proudly re- marked: "It was the brayest act l have ever seen, and we ought to give Mr. Sarason a medal" The team was owned by MT. E. C. Grace. and it was his little Daughter who so narrowly escaped a possible death. The horse, always consider. ed perfectly gentle, had been left with the little girl few moments while Mrs. Grace was making 8 Durchase The Democrat is glad that it has nothing serious to re- port as the result of the runa way Greenyille, (Miss.) Democrat.
 Mir. Sarason was formerly citi- zen of this place and his friends will be glad to hear of such a heroic deed.
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A Runaway.

Considerable excitement was caused this morning by runaway team belonging to a farmer. They directed their course north on Main street to Barraque where J. C.. Meyers horse joined in the flight. Down Barraque they dashed, turn ing over a wagon near this office and continued their course. Brad- ford & Knox's mare, thinking it to be free for all race, took an active part, and was soon followed by a stray animal who Brought up the rear, making the run a successful one. Fortunately no serious damage was done.
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FLAG PRESENTATION
At Little Rock Today, Where Pine Bluff Will be We'll
 Represented.

The flag which was given to the Jefferson Fencibles by the citizens of this city, and which will be pre- sented today at Little Rock by Miss Emma White, is one of the prettiest of any company at our capital. The ceremonies for the occasion will be very interesting, and is being largely attended by Pine Blufians. The presentation speech will be made by Miss Emma White, the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. White, while Capt. E. K. Braley will address the large assemblage in return of thanks. The Valley train this morning run an excursion, with half fare for the round trip, and this opportunity was greatly taken advatage of, as the names below will show. The many who are attending are as follows:
 MT. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones, Mesdames. N. T. White, R. Smith, Tom Sparks, J. L. Reinacb, J Bloom, c. c. Love lady and Maud Stanley. Misses Emma White, Joe and Dolly Smith, Maggie Rutledge, Helen Rosenberg, 
 Sue Knox, Hennie Blum, Jennie Altheimer, zorner Thompson, Ealine Smith, Nell Collier, Grace York, Allie Torian, Helen Love lady, Reber Dewoody, May Hudson and Jennie Mccain. Messrs. liar vey Hudson, Gordon Smeade, Will Hearn, Eugene Lietner, Ollie Gal braith, Harry Trulock, Joha Tan her, George Vining, Joe Nichols, Joe Meyer, Julius Schloss, Ben Altheimer, Wade Knox, Judge Vance, Creed Caldwell, J. E. Le- Bosquet, Dr. Loper, John Mccain Kemp Toney, and J. w. Adams.
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UNCLE SAM s FLEETS.

!
 Following is a list of the United States fleets:
 Sampson's feet-Battleships Iowa and Indiana; armored cruiser New l Cork; monitors Terror and Am- 1htirite; unprotected cruisers Mont gamer and Detroit; torpedo boat Porter.
 The Flying Squadron-Battlesbips Massachusetts and Texas; armored cruiser Brooklyn; protected cruisers Minneapolis and New Orleans; auxil- lary cruiser St. Paul; scout boat scorpion.
 Blockade Squadron off Cuba Monitors Puritan and Miantono- nah; protected cruiser Cincinnati; cruiser Marblehead; gunboats Helena, Nashville, Gastine, Whining ton, Annapolis, Yieksburg, Bancroft, Machias, Newport and Wasp; tor pedo gunboat Mayfower; dynamite cruiser Yesuvfus; torpedo boats Ericsson, Cushing, Foote and Rogers; dispatch boat Dolphin.
 On Patrol Duty-In the West Indies-Auxiliary cruisers St. Louis and Yale. On the Atlantic coast protected cruisers Columbia, San Francisco and Topeka; auxiliary cruisers Yankee, Prairie, Yosemite and Dixie; torpedo boats Gwinn and Talbot.
 Dewey's Fleet at Manila-Protc- ted cruisers Olympia, Baltimore, Boston and Raleigh; gunboats Con- cord and Petrel; dispatch boat Hugh McCulloeh.
 On the Pacific Coast-Protected cruisers Charleston and Philadelphia; monitors Monterey and Monadnock gunboats Bennington and Wheel ing; training ship Mohican.
 Probably Joined Sampson-Bat- tleshlp Oregon; gunboat Marietta; dynamite cruiser Buffalo (ormerly Nichtheroy.)
 At Hampton Roads-Ram Katah- din.
 Repairing = Protected cruisers Chicago, Atlanta and Newark at Brooklin navy yard; auxiliary crui- ser Harvard tt Martinique; gunboat Yorktown at Mare Island, and the torpedo boat Winslow at Norfolk Va.
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THE RACES
Were Largely Attended-An
 Accident.

The races given at Jones Park yesterday afternoon, were largely attended despite the indictment weather which prevailed. The heats were all close and exciting and every one was well paid for their attendance. The first race between Lady Hearn. owned by Mr. W. D. Hearn, and John, owned by MT. Clarence Philpot was declared of on account of an accident which occurred while practicing for the heat. Mr. Hearn ran into Mir. Phil pot, overturning both carts and skinning Mr. Hearn's horse con siderable. MT. Philpot is laid up with a sprained ankle, but is rest. ing easy today. Mr. Hearn had a miraculous escape as his horse con- tinued kicking until Mir. Hearn was pulled from under the cart, which was demolished. The second race Nora B. owned by Wiley Jones first. Bell Nelson, Monroe Perdue, owner came second. In the third race there were three heats, Minnie T. owned by P. B. Tomlinson, won the first; Mckinley, owned by Wiley Jones won the second and Jim owned by Virgirius Wilkins won the third. The fourth race was de- clared off on account of rain.
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At the school election tomorrow there are two members to be selec ced. There will be, it is believed, two names before the people, S. NJ. Taylor and P. P. Byrd. Mir. Taylor has served on the board for two years Capt. Roberts, who was elected with him declines on account of his health to serve longer, as its night meetings are injurious to him. Messrs. Taylor and Byrd will serve the people faith fully and well. They are both strong friends of the public school and the administration of Mir. Hinemon, who has done so much for our school.
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A SHOOTING SCRAPE
In Which as Is Usual Woman
 Figured in the Case.

The Police headquarters were teIephoned about 1:3O o'clock this afternoon, that a shooting scrape was taking place near Cook s Grocery store on east 2nd avenue. The patrol wagon was sent to the scene and it was found that Chas. Bently negro who upon seeing Ed Levibran also colored, pulled 39 calibre pistol and began shooting, he shot three times but only one took effect, and that in the hip of Levibran. Bently gave himself up to officer Dewitt Hope and was brought to the county jail and locked up. As is usual a woman was in the case, and was the cause of the shooting. Levibran is not seriously shot, but has very bad flesh wound ton his hip where the bullet entered his body.
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Miss Jane Addams.

4 number of Chicago clergymeA are strongly urging Miss Jane Addams o1 Hull House in that city to become a regularly ordained minister. h speak ing of the matter Miss Addams says: T do not yet see the advantage to my work if 1 were ordained. help preach CTS whenever they wish me to fill pul- pits on Sunday, and this does not inter- fere with my work here I have spoken at Jenkin Lloyd Jones church. have helped Dr. Thomas and others. I can do this any Sunday s1d am glad to be able to help. But am not certain about the advantage to be gained if were or dained a preacher. ,,
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Miss MarIon Hvndman.

Miss Marion Hyndman, assistant ed. itor of The Templar, Canada's prohibi. tion weekly paper, is young woman whose talents and efficiency have ad- vanoed her speedily. She entered the office of that paper a short time ago as stenographer in the correspondence de- partment and was soon promoted to act as secretary for the editor, who was also general manager of a large fraternal in- surance society. Miss Hyndman was made assistant editor few months ago
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Port Arthur excursion May 24th, On May 24 the K. c. P. &s c. Ky. will run a special excursion train to Port Arthur, Texas, leaving Shreveport at 1O:45 a. m. and arriving at Port Arthur at 7:3O p. m. The Cotton Belt will sell tickets for this excur- sion for their train No. 3, leaving Pine Bluff at 2:2O a. m. arriving at Shreveport at 1O:30 a. m. The round trip rate Pine Bluff to Port Arthur will be S10.65. Tickets to be limited to May 30th for return. E. w. LABEAUMG, H. BRINGMAN,
 G. r. & T. A. Agent.
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= A S T Q E E As Baars +ba 4T The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature as GJMAlzz%s<
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Order your paper bags and wrap bring paper from the Adams Wilson Printing Go. tf
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The English of It.

The lady lawyer, Mile. Chauvin seems likely to gain her hearts desire and to be allowed to practice. Lady barristers will certainly be a novelty, and there seems no particular reason why they should not be a successful novelty. "The gift of the gab'' has al. ways been a woman's attribute, and when to this she adds discretion, know. ledge and good looks she bids fair to prove 0 formidable rival to her mala competitors. Whether her prudence will be equal to her zeal. her tact equal to her enthusiasm, remains to be proved, but in cases where women have conduct ed their own cases they have generally done 1t efficiently, as those who remem- Der Mrs. Weldon and other ladies versed in the law must acknowledge. A fresh career will now be open to women, who are already running a neck and neck race with their male rivals. London Graphic.
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WHEELmEN RECEPTION.

The rainy weather last night pre- vented larger attendance of wheel men at the Merrill Institute, but all of the thirty five men present had fine time. The short bicycle talks were appreciated and the members of the male quartet and torch and club swinging of Mr. Dixon were very heartily applauded. Encore numbers were required. The torch swinging when all other lights are extinguished is indeed a beauti- ful sight. The cake and cream and ices served by the ladies in the gymnasium did not fail of apprecia- tion. It is hoped that another such event will be given.
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COTTON MHRKETS.

NEW YORK. New York, N. Y, May 20- COTTON
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You can buy choice sugar-cured hams for Joe per pound, Bib. can tomatoes, lb. can pie peaches, lb. can pork and beans, 3 ID, can lye hominy, ID. can table peaches, Bib can best corn, at 10c each at MeGain Grocery Go, dtf.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-12-15
Third Bricad. at Jone.b,ro.

EDITOR NATIONAL tribune: In your
issue of the Sd of February, 1893, find that
Comrade S. w. Hudson Co. c, Goth H., has
claimed a position that the Third Brigade,
Third Division, Fourteenth Corps, occupied
About an hour before sunset the Third
Brigade was ordered to charge the enemy's
line, which we did, capturing four guns,
500 prisoners and the battle flag of the 9th
and 9TH Ark Perhaps the Goth Ill. was
there, but they must have been to the right
of us for / remember that after we took the
enemy in front of us, we were exposed to q
fire from our left flank, and Col. Este, COM
mander of the Third Brigade, sent the 18th
n Y. to take the enemy on our left flank,
which they did with a heavy loss TO them
selves.
As proof that the Third Brigade was in
the charge of Jonesboro | will send you a
copy of the original General Order No 7s,
at Jonesboro, Sept. 3, 1864, issued by Gen.
Baird. This says:
" Soldiers ef the Third Division, you have
again covered yourselves with glory. 1t is
not necessary for the heroes OF Chickamauga
and of Mission Ridge to do more to illustrate
the valor of American soldiers.
F." You have been through this long and
arduous campaign, enduring all the hard
SHI bo diitl GdtiGH6. he WOIh you nave
been called on to perform has always been
perfectly accomplished, and your losses in
daily and nightly conflict with the enemy
have equaled the casualties Of great battle;
always near the enemy, he has not dared to
attack our line. And at the end OF the
campaign you might have gone to your homes
with proud satisfaction, although not priyi-
legged to take part in its more dazzling event.
The opinion had, however, grown prev
alent that intrenchments well defended,
either by the enemy or ourselves, eonld not
be carried by assault. and it was reserved for
the gallant Third Brigade in front Of Jones'
horo to disprove this and in 50 doing give
the finishing stroke 10 the Atlanta campaign.
ELEVEN hundred men of the 74th Ind.
10th KY, and l4th and 3Sth Ohio regiments,
you assaulted the works of extremely difficult
approach, defended by tho boosted fighting
troops of the rebel army, and under muir
derous fire of canister and musketry you
carried them with the bayOnet, taking more
than half as MANY prisoners as your own
number.
:" The losses you sustained Zone out of
every three being struck show how desper-
ate the struggle and how magnificent your
success.
Comrades. I congratulate you, and am
proud to be your commander. So long as
glory is priced, or bravery honored, it will
be the boast of your descendants that you
belonged to this army. PETER SToRCH,
Co. Il, 14th Ohio.