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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
LIES SUMMARY,

What have We won? Old age and silvered
hair;
Some small successes that we never
sought;
some blessings that. though sweet. we
yearned not for;
Some victories for which We never fought.
What have we done2 Worn out our youths
desires,
Its high ambitions and its earnest will
In vain endeavor. Then, all longing past,
Wosee our days with unsought duties I'LL.
Yet, after all the failure and defeat,
The broken hopes, tho joys that would
not stay,
Grown strong with strife, our souls rejoice,
and own
Tho way God led us was blessed way.
Adelaide D. Reynolds, In Christian Regis
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
TrespaSs Notice.

From and after this date hunting
With dogs or firearms, also seining on
the Green Oaks, Seven Pines, satter'
white, Home and the Carr plantations
is positively prohibited under penalty
Of trespassing. Any one found on these
places without permission will be CON
siaared trespassing and prosecuted II
the full extent ofthe law.
G. B. HAMILTON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and after this date, al hunt.
ing of any kind on the Greenwood
plantation is positively. prohibited
under penalty of trespassing. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trefpassiDg and
urosecntsd to the full extent Of tho
law. MISS S. MATfHEws.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

sovereigns that glittered the moro
through being wet. The old skipper
gloated over each handful as he flung
the coins with q blinking sound upon
shelf in cupboard, on a level with
his head.
Redshaw chung to the rope, staring
like one spell-bound at the weird
figure. Then he climbed noiselessly
on deck, and crept round to the cabin
door. He found it open. With
stealthy tread he descended the ladder,
the bowie knife now behind his back,
tightly clutched in his right hand, a
villainous look in his eyes.
! But Of a sudden-at the very mo.
ment that Redshaw crouched down
with intent to make his spring-the
grim old mariner fixed his glittering
eye fearlessly upon him.
The man paused, once more com.
plete}y aghast, deprived Of all volition.
"Ah! You've come, have you
come to claim tiny gold?" cried tho
skipper as he shivered aud laughed
again. ono, mo- bayn't dead yet,
mate. The tides been and turned,
just in the nick O time. It were a.
washing clean over the deck at night.
fall, when I sent that ERE bottle
adrift, and I thought as how I was a
drowned man. But it's been running
out ever since, tho tide has, mate -
running out, till it's give me the
chance to touch my gold--touch it
once more!"
He broke into a wilder fit of SILVER.
ing laughter now, and bending down,
plunged both hands into the water.
At the same instant Redshaw regained
his will power and leaped forward.
But rs he lifted his knife with the
thought to strike, q masterful grip was
put upon his wrist, and he was thrown
back upon ,the ladder, crushed and
stunned by the fall.
+
| When Redshaw recovered conscious.
ness be found himself lying in the
bow Of the little skiff, still at anchor
upon Saltwin Sands. A gray, foggy
dawn was breaking over q calm sea.
He raised himself upon his elbow and
looked around. A dismantled craft
was drifting before his eyes upon the
! food tide. Her stern was turned di.
rectly toward him, and upon it he
read, painted in large, white letters
"PHANTOM TUG"
as it vanished into the mist.
It was Armstrong who had saved
Ben Tarbuck from his mates treach.
erous blow. The Phantom was sub
sequently towed into Saltwin Harbor.
But Tarbuck never fully recovered
from that night upon the sands; and
before Lottie had become Stephen
Armstrong; wife the skipper died,
leaving the bulk of his wealth to his
preserver.
| Redshaw never showed his face in.
side Saltwin Harbor again; though, had
he acted honestly, he might possibly
have shared his mates good luck; but
in his over-reaching after Tarbuck's
gold, he had lost all.-Answers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
PITH AND POINT.

lies rather tlmld, IS he nOt!
VERY. Why, he's so timid that he's
scared by war-scares!"-Puck.
He-''Then 1 go-and for ever.
5he-"Very WE'LL But don't call to-
morrow evening; for I sha'n't be in. "
Life.
Watts-"Bixley is Al sad wag."
Potts" ESPECIALLY when none will
laugh at his jokes. indianapolis
Journal.
Mrs. B.-"The lady Dabbs is 60
ing to marry is highly intellectual.
She speaks three languages" Mr.. B.
icondolingly)-"Poor Dabbs. "-Bos-
ton Traveller.
Shelf know there's something
I've forgotten to buy" He-''That's
just what I thought" She-"Why
did you think so?" He-"Becausa
you have some money left. Tit
Bits.
She-'I suppose the underground
road will be run by electricity?" lie
you can't tell. Electricity will
probably be back-number Ivy tho
time the underground road is built. !"
Puck.
The Sitting One-"Jones is so
near-sighted he once took man for
giraffe" The Standing One" That's
nothing. I once took lady for a
sail. Browning, King 6 Co. 8
Monthly.
y Lady-"Now that you have par
taken Of a good dinner, are you equal
to the task Of saving some wood?"
Tramp-"Madam, equal is not the
proper word; I'm superior to it,"
Chicago News.
"Steam has rendered man inestima-
BILE SERVICE" remarked the observer
of men and things, land women, also,
since it has enabled her to open her
husbands letters without his knowing
it, Detroit Journal.
Her Adorer-''Afay I marry your
daughter, sir?" Her Father-"What
do you want to marry for? You don't
know when you're we'll off," Her
Adorer-"No, perhaps not; but I
know when you're we'll off.'-Truth.
Mr.. Perklcy-"Oh, if you could
only learn to cook as my first wife
did" Mrs. Perkley-"If You were as
smart as my dear first husband was
you'd be rich enough to hire the best
cook in the land. "-Cleveland Leader.
Maude-"Y Young Dashing is simply
awful" Clare-"Why, what did he
do?" Mauae-''The very first time I
met him he had the audacity to put
his arm around my waist twice."
Clare--"Is it possible! Why, / had
no idea his arm was long enough for
that. Chicago News.
"Why, yes, the boy was eternally
playing the violin about the house,
and in self-defence I had to hire
teachers, and let him develop himself
into an artist or it would have been
uncomfortable. ''That's what might
be called making virtuoso out of ne
COSTLY. Chicago Tribune.
One day an Irishman was taking q
walk in small town near Glasgow
when he met an old friend. After
walking along the road together, Pats
friend said to him: "Have you heard
the latest news?" Pat-''No; what is
it," ''There's penny off the loaf"
Pat-"Bedad, and I hope it is off the
penny ones: Tit Bits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Earth's Oldest Trees.

Some of the oldest trees in the world
are to be found in Great Britain. The
Tree called William the Conqueror's
oak, in Windor Park, is supposed to
be 1900 years old. The famous Bent
Icy and Winfarthing oaks are at least
Two centuries older.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Trespass Notices

Hunting Of any tindr Greenwood v!
plantation, likewise seiniH3, is positive
" prohibited under penalty OF trespe'e'
Any permission heretofore granted 10
row revoked. No exceptions.
CHAs. Fl. REED.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on Ambroeia and Independ
ence plantation is positively prohib.
tied under penalty OF tresspassing.
Any one found on these places without
permission will be considered trespass-
ing, and prosecuted to the full extent
Of the law. s. D. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and after this date, all hunt,
ing of any kind on the Pecan Grove
plantation is positively prohibited I'M.
der penalty Of trespassing. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trespassing and pros
eouted to the full extent of the law.
r. N. LEAK1.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
THE SKIPPER
OF THE
PHANTOM TUG
DARK-HAIRED

OAR K-HAIR ED
girl was standing
On the starboard
side Of q cutter
rugged smack. Her
gaze was fixed upon
a small black object
that danced on the
choppy waters q
boats length ahead.
A young seaman
was stationed at
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
WARNING.

The public is hereby. warned against
buying wood, posts or timber of any
kind from tenants on Ogden and Oak.
ley plantation.
Mrs. I. L. MATHEWS,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Registered Jersey Bulls.

The registered Jersey bulls, Gov.
Foster and Palona's Tamerlane, may
be found at W. L. Stirling and at Pc.
can Grove respectively. For prices
and particulars, apply to W. L. Stril-
ing, or R. NJ. Leake,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
WHAT IS THE USE OF A soRRoWFvl
SONCI

WHAT IS TIE USE OF A soRRoWFUL
SONG!
6h, what Is the use Of sorrowful song!
The world knows enough OF sadness.
Cares press YEARLY, troubles throDg,
Toll is bitter and grief is long,
And never is too much gladness.
oh, what is the use OF a sorrowinl song,
When We might sing one OF Thanksgiving
That never soul is too deep in wrong.
Though years are heavy and sin is strong,
TO climb to truest living!
Oh, what Is the use Of sorrowiul strain
That brings but tears and grieving!
There's never life So full OF pain
But hope in some corner may bud again,
And bloom into sweet believing.
Oh, what is the use OF q sorrowful song
That eases not one hearts aching!
The hearts that are happiest pass it along,
For mirth Is needless and joy is strong;
But 1t bides in the heart that is breaking.
Emma G. Dowd, in the Housewife.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
WARNING.

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber of any
kind from tenants on "IIivo Oak" plan
tation. T.. L. NEwsHAM.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
news what me and Lottie's Just picked

news what me and L0ttle's just picked
up at sea-"
Granny Sanderson's face became
animated. She craned her neck to-
ward the speaker and said:
Good news, Ireckcn! It's in the
ring O. your voice, Stephen. plain as
can be. What is't, my lad?"
Armstrong fastened to relate the
incident of the black bottle, aud then
he read the amazing document which
had come to light.
The woman listened intently, and
when he had concluded sat silent for
while. At last she said:
"Who knows O. this?"
"Nobody," said Armstrong, "'cept
US three what are here together -
Nobody? Was you and Lottie
alone aboard?"
BRADSHAW was aboard, o course.
But he don't count" said Armstrong,
"sides, he was asleep, weren't he,
Lottie?"
Granny Sanderson shook her head
shrewdly.
"There's them what sleeps with one
eye open," said she. II knows 'em. y
"What do you mean?" retorted
Armstrong. my mate ar'n't one O
that sort! Whatever's put such Ia
thought into your head?"
"Ah, my lad! I've allus held as
you was too confding. It's in your
natur'. Now, lookee here! If you
takes my advice you'll not lose min
ute putting to sea. Why, bless me, -
said she, lit wouldn't surprise me if
Redshaw were there afore you.
Mark me!'
Stephen Armstrong had pushed
away his plate while Mrs. Sanderson
still spoke. He now rose hastily and
said:
"I'm not afeer'd. I've mind to
take Redshaw alon9er me tonight.
Why not? I'll need a hand, I'm
thinking"
eco alone" said Granny Sander
son. "Leastwise, don't you trust
Redshaw in Ithis business, Steevie, if
you hope to steer back into Saltwin
harbor alive!''
Armstrong turned angrily away and
put his hand upon the Latch. Lottie
sprang toward him.
"Let me come with you" said she.
"Nop' the woman interposed, ris'
ing and taking step gropingly
toward them. II forbid it. You
stay alonger me-"
Armstrong went out, enraged be-
yond measure at the thought that his
old mate, fair weather and foul, fo1
ten years and more, should be sus.
pected OF treachery. He had always
put implicit trust in Redshaw, though
he could not deny that the man had
his faults. He was given to drinking
at times more than was good for him,
and his mates were not always the
men Armstrong would have chosen.
Still he had never known Redshaw to
act in way that he could call under.
handed, and he would not mistrust
him now.
He had reached the. edge Of the
sand dune, where he could gain clear
view of the moonlit sea. He cast 8
glance toward the harbor.
"What!" the exclamation came like
cry from his lips, and next moment
he was running in wild haste toward
the shore.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and af.er this date, all hunt.
ing and fishing on the Cottage plsnta'
ton il positively prohibited under pen
atty of trespassirg. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered trespassing, and prosecuted
to the full extent of the law. :
RlCHABD BUTLEB.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

Hunting Of all kinds, with dog or
gun, on tho Rosebank, Pecan and In
dian Mound plantations, is hereby
prohibited under penalty Of trespass.
Persons found so engaged on any Of
these places will be prosecuted to the
full extent Of the law.
Mrs. NJ RY1AND.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Warming.

The public is warned against buying
fire wood, posts or timber from tenants
on Rosedowr, Texas and Hazlewood
plantations, JAS P. BOWMAN,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Sfgools ano Gou,a.,'
foI|c|ana
1900
Female Collegiate
InshilL
JACKSON, LOUISIANA.

sssS4CA0ON, IOU7S11Nz :,
The 18th session Of this InsNtuH,.
viii open September !, 1896. n
members Of the Faculty are lsdis y;
culture. SPECIALISTS in each dan.,.
ment. Superior advantages are t6.r.2
by offered to those young ladies am,
Ing . thorough and finished eduoatio. I
The health of the Institution i, mn,
passed.
For particulars and catalogu. i
MISS L ] CATlETT, Prl,,. n
Jacksol. Il.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Price, 800.
Douglas Patent Road Racer,
Weight, % to "a lbi,

Send for catalogue of the DouslsI
Wheel, illustrating a large variety
including tandems, ladies' wheel,
boys and girls wheels, all Of ths.
highest possible grade. Make up.
your specifications from the ca!a.
logue, specifying wheel to tit and
please you as you would order youi,
clothing. Send for wholesale prices
and club rates. D
Address all communications to
FRANK DOUGLAS. &,
253-255 South Canal St., Chicaxa
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and after this date, all hunting
of any kind on my places, Solitude and
Swamp Tract is positively prohibited
under penalty of trespass. Any one
found on these places without permits
sion will be considered trcspas>ing and
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law, W. B. SMITH,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From and after this date, all hunt
ing of any kind on my place, Pinedale
formerly owned by J. s. Grifin) is
positively prohibited under penalt, Of
trespass. Any one found on this place
without permission will he considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
W. W. LEAKE, JR.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

All hunting or fishing on the Alton
Villa, T.ayson and Maxwell plantations
is positively prohibited under penalty
of trespass. Any one found on these
places without permission Will be con.
sidered trespassipg and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
Mrs. VIRGINIA z. HOWELL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

Redshaw fingered aboard the smack
after Lottie Sanderson and Armstrong
had gone.
He sat on the deck smoking his
short clay pipe and looking yearningly
to seward. AS soon as it was fairly
dusk, however, he began to bestir
himself, lighted ships lantern, and
collected together few articles need
full for short sea trip. These arti-
cles he carried on board a skiff almost
alongside. Then he. loosened the
ropes, adjusted the oars noiselessly
and glided out Of the harbor into the
open sea. He now hoisted sail and
turned his boats head in the direction
of Saltwin Sands.
The wind had freshened and the
skiff rose and fell and ran forward
over the dark waters with increasing
speed. At first the clouds overhead
were dense and lowering, but scarce
had Redshaw got clear Of the harbor
when the night showed signs of
frightening, and the curious moon
occasionally looked down upon the
little craft out Of black, and ragged
clouds.
The CLEAN lit up Redshaw's face,
revealing look Of intense greed.
Once or twice the man glanced over
his shoulder like one who had half
breads pursuit; but his more frequent
look was directed to seward with an
untiring search.
An hour-tN o hours went by, when
faint ray Of light fell athwart the
water short distance ahead.
At the same instant Redshaw sprang
to his feet and peered eagerly over the
bow. Presently the boats keel grated
upon q sandbank, bringing the skiff to
gradual stop. The man found HIM
self in two feet OF water, and with his
seaman's knowledge of the bearings
there was no reason to doubt that his
boat had ran upon the sandbank for
which he had designedly steered.
1t was low tide, and the moment he
had made the skiff secure, he began to
wade through the surf toward the light
which now glimmered hard by. He
soon grew convinced that it came
from ships cabin. Suddenly he
stopped.
"Wait bit!"
He pulled bowie knife from his
pocket, opened the dagger-s shaped
blade, and clinched the handle be-
tween his teeth. Then he stepped
forward with look Of purpose. The
light soon proved to be one that came
from cabin window on the port side
of an old tugboat. Redshaw caught
at bit Of rope, and hauled himself
hand over hand up the boats side un-
til he could peer into the cabin.
A strange sight met his glance. The
light of swing lamp fell upon a
small, wrinxled man in pilot cap.
He stood in water up to his knees,
and he laughed with q shivering sort
Of laugh, and plunged his hands into
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
PRESENTS
FOR The
HOLIDAYS.

We have presents for Mother, FAITH
or, Daughter, Son, Sister,.Brother,
Sweetheart, Loves, Uncle. Aunt, q.
Cousin. I'VE nave presents
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

From which to mako selection. An IL
spection will satisfy the most e1actln6s
taste and all purses.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29

His suppef (John ~, and in Gesn-
seriane. He begins His prayer WIN Pc
ti.ions for Himself, bus the spirit Is
nrecfsely the same as in the first pen-
ton of the Lords Prayer. He Would DC
glorifed in order that His Father might
Re plorified; and He would have the cup
PASS from Him, but only II the Lore
will could be best done in That way
He that does not want first OF ali 20
have the kingdom come within hl-nse!l'
md 10 do Gods will as it Is done IN
Reavep. cannot sincerely pray that
others may d Gods viii, and belong
TO the kingdom.
An En- enforcement of the fifth Penti0n'
VS.. Il, IS This marks the lmpor-
lance of this point. IA For II We 1or-
give men their trespasses:" The word
Indicates reckless and willful sin, con
scious violations Of right. The hard
est sins to forgive. your Heavenly
Father will y forgive you
Because it shows that we are IN that
nenttent condition which makes Tor
eiveness possible for us, and good 1or
| Us.
IS. But If We forgive not:" GOD cam
not forgive under such circumstances
| without by the very act increasing sln'
| and injuring the one forgiven.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29

in Judging another's honor we
often place q valuation upon our own.
Day of Prayer For Colleges.
Sunday, Jan 30, has been appointed
as a time for special remembrance OF
the needs Of our colleges. 1t can be OF
great benefit to our League if properly
recognized and skillfully used.
Many of the young people are deeply
in earnest for an education, but need
encouragement and direction. 1t the ad-
yantages and opportunities offered by
our conference seminaries, colleges and
theological schools could be clearly set
before them, many would be awakened
to a new ambition and put forth great
er efforts to secure thorough educa-
tional fitting for their life work. 1t
would be wise to arrange service IN
which the League can have part which
should give the people some adequate
idea of the equipment of our church N
educational institutions, call attention
to the needs for endowment and schoI-
ars and show the value of schools to the
cause of religion. In some cases ar
raneements can be made to have repre-
sentatives from the schools and colleges
| make addresses. Don't forget to pray
for the young people who are away
| from home attending school.
Bishop E. O. Haven used TO say,
christianity is piety and education. y
Let us be sure that piety goes with the
culture, otherwise it only gives greater
power to evil.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29

Each one of US is bound to make
the little circle in which he lives better
and happier; each'of us is bound to see
that out of that small circle the widest
good may flow; each of US may have
6xed In his mind the thought that out
of single household may flow in1iu-
ences which shall stimulate the whole
commonwealth and the whole civilized
vorld.-Dean Stanley.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29
Had His Troubles.

Dear hearth he protested.
He pressed his hand nervously to mis-
brow.
"Give me liver he exclaimed alb
iuptly, for he had but cents. Detroit
journal
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29

One who has reached the age OF Az
has been living $4,000 days, or 800 4oo
hours, or FL ,o24,ooo minutes, or 1,2o1'-
44o, 900 seconds. If for just one OF these
seconds God had forgotten him he
would have persisted. What is man.
that Thou art mindful OF him?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-01-29

Good work has no wages, bccause1t
is priceless; it is its own wage; only pad
work has wages; SO 1.-The wages OF SIN
Is death, but eternal life is the gl1t OF
Godfrey. Frank Crane.