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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Mass Meeting In Bayou Sara.

A mass meeting was held in Bayou Sara,
Monday, Feb %. 1898 to nominate n mayor
and five councilmen for the ensuing year:
f. +. Corrigan was called to the chair
and w. II. Ienuey to the sccretarys' desk.
The following nominations were made:
J.F. Irvine for mayor, NJ. G. Levy, Thcu
Never, Chas Weytlert, + Corrisan and A.
Villeret for conncilmen, ", IL Tonhoy
secretary md treasurer, NJ. VanFromr
marshal;
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
A1,FS' SOCIAL CLUB

Mrs F. H. Tenney was the hostess %
thoI, SC on Tuesday, introducing
novel amusement, which consistoa IN ''''
feat Of lifting peanuts out Of a bowl on
tha blade of a knife, and carrying them 20
q table across tho room. The one WV
s,ccceaed n landing the greatest nohooA
~ no,nuts won prize. In this case
Miss Mamie Montgomery proven W %
tho steadiest hand, and was rewafoeo 's
u,,,d set Mrs. Buck won the seco"'
prize, having tied for the first pr'ze' ="
,t.o, c,useil much merriment.
Mrs Buck, at her own 'eques' 'n'oA We .
next week
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

The Woodville Republican, Tho JACK
son Record and The Mystic Tie, each cou'
tain good write-up Of tue Pyth'"" Dsn-
ouet of the 18th ult Tho Record concludes
its article thus: "Take it all in all, 1t
was tho graudest event IN Pyth'an's'n that
vour scribbler has ever attended. And
think did Il lasting good to every Pythf""
who had the pleasure to be present.
BAYOU Sara No Is, X. Of 7. is truly to %
congratulated.
The Mystic Tia, which is the official
journal of the Grand Lodge of louisiana,
also has y p;ctare Of the castle hall anu OF
Dr. F. N, Mumtord P. G. c. Besides the
regular account, there are these Spec'"'
words which will please our Pytn'a'l
RAIDERS: "rhe celebration was OF q dnal
character. honoring the birth OF the ofaer
and rejoicing in tho fact of the complexion
of their Pythian home FREQ from deo' anu
all ;,rumhrauces. The record OF t''l'
lodge is one to be proud o. AnS''e"o'' w.
Nav 4, 1880, with small number OF mel"
bers, it has steadily grown III "n'"oe'
with finances equal to any III lilo "t"''
Domain, From its ranks have como SOM
of the brightest Pythians, and II pears I'LL
honor to have enrolled apast grano cn''''
cellor who is loved and honored throueu
ont tho state. We refer to Bro + NJ
Mumforl, whose love and zeal tor tho VI
der has never fllterod throughout III
| long years Of active membership II
. roster contains the names Of one hunoie
] and fourteen Of tho best citizens Oh w.
Mace. whose devotion and loyalty 10 u
Order has been shown by the s2lono'e
suits accomplished. The lodge ranks n'' IL
. her ono in financial membership all" "
l. re raonnel is credit to the Grand Lou
e of Louisiana"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
The Boston Ideal Climb, the De-

The Boston Ideal Climb, the h'>'
tro,pe OF musicians on tue F''''
will ulay at py'n'aa Oi'r'' Il ~ e
one night, March Eth. They are
wary hichlv recommended and a
treat in their line can be expected
General admission SOC reserve sea's
o5c will be found on sale at Frey
han's and Mumtords.
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Gard OF Thanks.
Castle Hall Bayou Sara Lodge,

Castle Hall Bayou Sara Lodge,
No !, *. Of Z. March z 70,
Whereas Bayou sara iD,ls: No 10 X. OF
p did on his 18TH of Feb celebrate tic
35sA anniversary III their beloved Orae''
and willie we recognize the fact that the
occasion was y t7iamph ofboci"l ANA IRA
ter;al Enjoyment, We would indeed be
guilty ii We forgot those who so "'fo''a''
" assisted IL, in identifying: our h"'iqnes
aid castle aal|, wo therefore tender to the
kind la,,ies " ho assisted us, our sincere
thanks for their labors, and also BRO Sam
Droyfus who decorated the banquet hall
and congratulate him on the splendid re-
,u)ts of his WORK. Tho evidences OF kind
ness and appreciation Of our efforts on tn
part Of the people among whom we NV
and whom we love, urge us on III our wer
..nA We can truly lcel that our mission Q
Friondshi Charity aud Benevolsnce
not iu vain
Very Respectfully Submitted,
| f. G. Hochenodel &C.
JAG Miller +. Z.
J. Il. Matthews nc.
Committee.
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cen,leman formerly in the or'ck' '"o
a. Ration r ,uye was here this week. pros
pec,iug, with view to """'"s " ; ''N"
ior,tjon for !. yard. He was "'' el't''c's
satisfied, but promised to return mere 10,
lore deciding to locate. An effort 'I'"'''
certainly be made to keep him ho'o' az
hrick-making is u desirable industry anu
wou,d be profitable to the PROTECTORS =, ~
there IS considerable loc'' ue';;s'" '''
h,;cr hssi,;es excellent facilities 'of snip
ping.
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Tuesday afternoon, team aV'a'noo

Tuesday afternoon, team altacn0o ~
q wagon became frightened 1T some LUIS
~ .r,yeu Though town anu 'au away
,.,,,,,,,,, inf, DR.. Uederlck's buggy, caue'
iup a smash.up OF his vehicle, aud throw
,n,, gentleman out, near INC - y
g, .es.qsnce on the back street, ~, ~.
.[d..,ok was considerably bruised, D"
sustained no other injury save tho sn'o'
w,icb naturally resulted from such al
accident.
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State Of Ohio City Of Toledo,
Iucas County,


FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that no Is
tho senior partner of the firm OF r.
CHENEY T. CO., dsing business in the CITY
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay tho sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every cas-, Of CATARRu that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATAkkn
CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed II
nv prcsence, this 9th day Of December
A. D. 1856.
A. ". GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cnre is taken internally
and acts<lrectly on tho blood ANA 'nuco"
surfaces of the system. Send Ior tesl'
monials, freo.
t.J. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo. G
Sold by Druggists, 7sc
H.lps Family Pills a;c tho boSt
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Raw T. Edwards pastor of tho Eugl'Sh
BAPTIST Church at Mnersv'lle' "a, S"t III
suffering with rheumatism, was au'l'eu W
.vv ch,mberlain's Pain Balm. he says
"a few applications Of this li"il'en' prov.
I'd of great service to mo 1t suo"0o o'. ''s
;ne,,mation aud relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm,
tr;,, it. will please mo. For sale Ny L.
| kiilnllrno.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
rHR GREATEST BOOK or THE AGB|
Should b, IN Every Home and Library.
III PEOPLES Bible History

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Potp0urri.

Tho teacher told her class to write q
comnosition on something they had secn'
ona 70 illustrate it with OH original draw
,nc Sam B-was in a quandary, for he sald
he could draw nothing but q snake. ne
oott,ed the matter cleverly bya thrilling
narrative of a snake, swallowing moase'
with picture Of the snaks-"''e' 'u'
DorfOrmance!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

VERY little more is known aooi' wv
,,ra,osed ice factory, beyond what was
r.norted last week. The s'te sc'ec'e'' -
,i,si,n ,ue Dulton House III Day ou o"'',
Tho company proposes to put 'no p'''' "
;c, within the reach OF AL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy

This remedy is intended especially 'or
coughs colds, Group, whooping cough ana
Influenza. 1t has become famous for 1's
cnres Of these diseases over large part
Of tho civilized world. The most ns'.
terinc testimonials have been receive"
giving accounts Of its good works; OF 'ne
apprayating and persistent cough it mas
cured; severe colds that have y'eldsa
nromptly to it's soothing effects, anu Of
tn. dangerous attacks Of pit hat
cured, often saving the life Of tho ch''e
The extensive use Of it for whoop'nG
cough has shown that it robs that disease
Of all dangeron, consequences. Sold '3
l. T kilbourne,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Ayers Gathartic Pills..

Mr.. Duncan Stowart,saysa hog k'''e. :.
Al, hi, homo last week Melted olo l"S' Az
either planter who has made his first OK
EMINENT at curing meat says 10 haA 10
;.}c. that it was 80 easy, that !" 'l'o l"tu''
h, will 90 into it more extensively. When
,ome.cured meat is more plentiful III 'h'%
porisl, tho true sort OF prosperity VIZ
ave sot in.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

I have been afflicted with rheumatism
for fourteen years and nothing seemed to
rive any relief. was able to b. around
all the time but constantly suffering. l
ha(, tried everything could hear OF
and at last was told to try Chamberls'n's
Pain Balm which did. AVID was imme-
diat.ly relieved and in a shot time cured
AMI happy to say that it has not since
,eturned.-Josh Edgar, Germantown, ca:
For sale BY L P. Kilbourne.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Tuaica Notes.

Mise Annie Ho1gooA spent Friday ana
Saturday in St. Francisvill9, attending
The Perish TEACHERS As'n returning nome
nv Steamer Liberty Sunday.
Mines awrarne James and West Reilly
,ooae @ short visit to RatoE RoNg: las
week. returning borne SHhb"y'
Mr yeny Row visited lis friends an'
rolsiiyes IL yunica, last Sunday
CapS. FL Jemeysop ep,ns dawn the rive
from TIE Biggs Lecee, where he NOW W"
lis car,Y on,rloyet, en:' spent sever"
3s7s With his family
sfr, sna Nrs G. Z. rishe7, Of N"v O.
leans, sys Whiting hfg, and Hrs. 4.
| Jones. OF Row Landing.
Violet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
methodist Services.

BAYOU Sara, 1.t Sunday ia M az"
7.ao y NJ Sd Sunday 7:30p IN. T"n'ca' y"
SUNDAY II m. Morning Star 81 SUNDAY
ia NJ 1st Sunday 3p. NJ. coac'ra ri"
sunday II a. M. New Hope 4th Sunday
n. III. W.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
PERSONAL BUT POLITE.

Alits Bertha Mayer is OIL ~ visit to her
sister, Mrs. 4. Wolf.
Mrs, J. l.. Golsan and eldest daughter
returned homo Saturday from the city.
Mrs $, J. Fort went to Clinton, Thurs
d,y, t, visit her daughter, Mrs. u. W.
Pipes.
Mr., and Mrs. r. W. Raynham are rejoic-
;n.r o;er the arrival OF a lime boy.
Mines Harrison and Teutsch left Mon
day for the city.
Mrs, NJ. G.. Forester made visit to her
son at Clinton, returning Thursday.
Mrs II. Gorton of New Orleans, is at the
rectory.
re, Wickliffe spent several days III
Washington, D. C. this week, the guest OF
Congressman Robertson.
Dr. II. Lotion left Monday for the Kl"n-
dyke. We hope his success Will De s"cn
that he will be able to make 81 r. the
yft Of y town hall or fine school house
at tho very least.
Friends here orc interested in knowing
that Mrs r. Mayer has severed her con
,.ct;on with tho Mayer Hotel at bato'
Ronc, She will remove to New Orleans
Miss Susie Taylor of Virginia arrived
Saturday last to visit her Cousins IN Il,
Misses Montgomery, with whom sh' VIZ
remain several months.
! Mrs.. Walter Comstock of Donaldson
villa has our thanks for copy ct the tr"'
!, oa;tion Of The Daily Times of that tow
RpsideS raising the depot, ~
: track and the site around II 'n''
y tept, the railroad company pms u
, side tack in more convenient S''''
"a and coutcmplates putting " wv
y. table in the Y.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Th. Orator 'r''''"eS u" "
t;,ur;,'s Sarsaparilla cures hip '''se"s'
.r,t,, 4 .or.s and il M, be o'}'''''
upoa to quo bolS''' !" les anu
or, ni all kinds,
Ho,d,s Pills are the favo''te ""'''' -
tb.,tic Care sick lratacho hrea' ~
| cold.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Everybody Says 50.

c,ac,rets Candy Cathartic, the mos NO..
wonderful medical discovery y % t ."1 ' eot
,)rasant and refreshing to Inc .as'I ,;v.r
GENTLY and positively on kldnsSs s.u .tvv'
and Gowsls, cleansing the entire sys %.%,
disre colds, cure he 'daehe, aevet' Pleas.
t iv and try box Of G. G. G. today INV, ~:
~ oSy 20 a' cants, Sold aud guaranteed to cure
Ivy oil druggists.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
for Chills aud Malaria. It is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form. Children
Ieyeit. Adults prefer it to bitter, naus-
eating TvE;cs s'rice, SOC.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

a apagoda" has been newly built at
Baines station, Which will prove con-
yenient shelter for the passengers from
the Pinckneyvillo neighborhood, who
come there to take the train.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

A., calico meeting of the directors
o,r|,. bankof West Fr'cia"a' j. r. ~ '"e
,,.,- s,aoted director t" ill the place Oh
his fa.ner, recently deceased MI t''t,''
F,l es WAS also ua'e director t''" cry
a,th which completes the board f'F ~
a,., .;,,.- in the Banks lis"rH
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Bulsl's Fresh Garden and Flower Scc0'
1t ManforG's Drug Store

81, johns, Lanrel Hill, has f1onr'sh'nS
Sunday School of24 pupils, with >. b.
Nsfsshee supt. and some of the young
ladies' Of The congregation as teachers. 49,.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
fc Curc..XO Pay.

That is tho way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
for Chils and Malaria. 1t is simply iron
md Quipine in tastelcss form. Children
laVeit. Adults prefer it to bitter, nan-
Rating tonics. Price, 50 cents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

The grizzly. discolored, snd "hoo"'D
,o,r, can 10 made to appear inviting Wy
Buckiugham's Dye which colors an even
brown Or black; may be applied at nome
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

1rv;ne,s sawmill, aftera long interval
n,,do RIM Wednesday, turning ont cy'
press lumber. 1t will run again ,o'" ~
and wi.].uow he in shape to supply wv
demands of the trade.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

cro.e Church E.ent.n S,rvices'
During Lent there will be services .n M
cr,ca Church, Wednesday, at IL a. H. anu
4:3o D, m. Friday at II a. M 1850 p Ill.,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
No Cure.-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TAsTELESS CHILL TONIC
60, Chil]s and Malaria. 1t is simply Iron
and onnine in tast"less form. Children"
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter na"S-
atiop tonics. Price, 50 cents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
raj CURE you get what you want
. when you ask for Hoods oarsapa'
rilla. Unequallcd in Mcrit, Sales, CareS'
There's no substitute for HOVD'S'

The brideegang are b"sily employed TO-
n,;r mo- the bridges along this ro"te' lheS
,ra now on the Thompson's creek BRUCE
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
.,,.r and Periodical Agency.

,.,.;,tion received for the NEW
psshh i.l; l'. TIMES-DEnocR41' or any
=. a1 'y.,,n,ner or Periodical published
n,.,ocu.s furnished when requested
=. NJ. MUMFORD,
211 Royal Street.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
,a,a's Fresh Garden and Flower se'e'
At Mumcord's Drug Store

p,of Auglin has framed a portrait OF
a,.,,s Washington for his class room' al
q list, F. School.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

NO Masonic suppers ere on inc ''p,"'
tAouear future, Que, exclusively for
/. No,ous, tho other for invited guests
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

To Cnre q Cold III One Day.
Tose Laxative Bromo Quinino Tablets
Al Druggists refund the money if it fails
iseure. 25c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Bring your job work to Tho rrn' poh'
rat ,liee' We are proparod..to do yo"t
work and guarantee satisfaction.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Tbr Misses Montgomery entertained
uonasy night at ~ progressive euchre
Marty complimentary to their guest, MISS
llavl0r of VIRGINIA.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
~,pFD MOTHERS find help
~ HOODS Sarsaparilla, which give,
+hem nure blood, good appetite anu
. "ew and needed STRENGTH

vhe Directors of the W. F. B. d Il.
49,, low. elected F. NJ. Mumford t" serve
as vice-prcsidcnt. J. F. Irvine mas y, '1 gu
10 Wv 1;roc,,r Of this association to NIL
.h. vacancy caused by tho death OF j. f.
Irvine ST.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

nEEP your blood pure, your apps
n tite good, your digestion perr1:ee
by taking Hoods Sarsaparllla' "h'''
has power to keep you WE'LL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Thc Jewish young people are
linking Of giving a Purim ball.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

0lsTERS in all sty les at Plett'ngers
.,,u,ant, foot of hill, St. Francisville
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

a course Of Ayers Pills the
system is set in good working
order and a man begins to feel
that life is worth living. He
who has become the gradual
prey of constipation, does not
realize the friction under which
he labors, until the burden is
lifted from him. Then his
mountains sink into mole
hills, his moroseness gives
place to jo1lity. he is q happy
man again. If life does not
seem worth living to you, you
nav take a very different view
Of it after taking
Ayers Cathartic Pills..
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
Business 'rranS!ts.

IS({SI3lC5S <SdI'sts5'
Col r. Montgomery went to Clinton re-
turning Wednesday.
w Wade left for New Orleans, ih"r"'
day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05
4, rent: Bank Hotel.

r. nsjntcar went up Saturday, which
MN, fresh paint on the stations along
tha line.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

...d,cine during the past V"o a.
spd nsu .s circumstances I cannot 90
taa' tne IS - .ocommead 1t to others
hgsse tnaa WI. SCOTT, n. D.
Itsadah y Dp sr are sold by all drug
ass positive guarantee first bottle
anas' r.nn.y refunded. Book on Ae'E'
|sasts OF l. .ont free to all applicants.
kadNeryesr ss WrnT :, CO., Elkhart' lno'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

had 8 COHSVaA0 :"
inc Of the heart ana
severe palpitation ana
main in the left SIDE
She took three bottles
o,Dr, Miles Now Heart
crre and was complete
~ restored to health
and has not TAKEN q
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

.,nr DISEASE is durable: It o,a Is NOV no:
rEART p.o ,hat all cases are nos
SURPRISING ,d .iacs no physician has m ~,
: cured, SUI .,a, study for quarter OF q
.hsst'a n sp'I Miles has done. The follow,
ribats Iio "For six years prior to taking
sints,es.' w. peart Cure my wife was
y. s, .nssser from heart dlseas t1tt sao
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-05

Mrs. Walter Comstock of Donaldson
willie has our thanks for copy OF the 'r"''e
oa;tiou Of The Daily Times of that town
The times., 1898-09-24
1T WAS JUDGE ARMSTRONG.
The FerrybOat Suicide Mystery Has
Been Solved.

Harbormaster Sutton and the police
boat crew recovered the body Of the man
who committed suicide by jumping from
a ferryboat into the Potomac River near
Shepherds Point Tuesday evening. short
ly after 8 o. clock yesterday morning, and
later it was identified as that of Judge
John Armstrong. native of Vicksburg.
Miss. and prominently connected In
Washington. The body was removed to
Lees undertaking establishment, where 1t
was prepared for burial, and after the
coroner had issued certificate of death
it was given into the custody of friends.
Judge Armstrong was fifty-eight years.
and before he came to Washington he was
prominent in the political affairs of Mis-
sissippi. He was at different times editor
and publisher of the Yicksburg Herald
and Whig, and was for several terms
mayor of Madison, Miss, and for three
terms county Judge The late l.. Q. c.
Lamar. Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court, was a warm per-
sonal friend Of the deceased.
in 1850 Judge Armstrong was appointed
chief of the document room of the House
of Representatives, and held that position
until a change of administration forced
him out Later he was given place in
the Government Printing Office. which he
held up to the time of his death.
Recently he had not been in good health
and the death of his wife. which occurred
last April. increased the dependency
which began with his Illness. He felt his
bereavement keenly and his family think
that it was this which caused him to take
his life.
Last Tuesday he disappeared from his
home, 422 First Street northeast, and the
family became greatly alarmed when he
did not appear that night. The next day
all the places he had been In the habit of
frequenting were visiting. without OBJ
tanning any trace of him and the police
were notified.
1t did not occur TO his friends or the po-
| lice that the description of the myste-
rious ferryboat suicide fitted him until
| after the body was recovered yesterday
morning, when friends of the deceased
| visited Lees undertaking establishment
and Identified it.
! The deceased was a thirty-second de-
| gree Mason, and in 1881, at the first in
| auguration of President Cleveland, at
! tended that affair as the representative
of the Scottish Rite fraternity of Missis-
! sippi He leaves three sons and three
! daughters. One of the former, Thomas
| H. Armstrong, is chief Of division in
| the Treasury Department, now in charge
! of the issuance Of war bonds, and his
eldest daughter is Mrs. E E. Helm, wife
| of the chief clerk of the computing engi-
neer's office of the District government
/ The remaining two daughters are unmar-
| ried.
!
| at 2 o'clock, and the interment will be in
| Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. VIII
liams. of Trinity P. E. Chuch, will con-
! duct the services.