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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Two Millions a Year.

When people buy; try, and n"y isI III i !;
means they',e satisfied The people a ~ any
1u;tcd States arc NOW onyl'ts N % ,,.o
is candy Cathartic at the rate OF t, 1M:
n;,,;un boxes Il year andit will DO three 90
William before New Year II hlel 1.s
"or;t nroyos thAtCascarcts. are the ,'e ., y
I ,sI;nhtfnl bowel regulator for everyDM!
he Year round. All druggists loc' 1'''
zoe. a box, cure guaranteed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

Congressman Robertson has re-appoint-
cd Geo Lawrason, son of Judge S. McC'
Lawrassu. q cadet at Annapolis. We are
clad our young friend will have another
chance, having previously failed to pass
in one study only. Gu ahead, and may you
have better luck, next time, George, ""ltn
tho Enqlish," as the Mans say
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Rheumatism cured.

Nv wife has used Chamberlains Fam
Balm for rheumatism with great relief,
and can recommend it as IL : plendi' linz
ucnt for I'll journalism and other household
nse for which we have found it valuable.
w. J. Cuyler, Red Creek, N. Y.
Mr.. Cuxlcr is one of the leading "er.
chants of this village and one of tie most
nrominent men in this vicinity-W. T.
Phillips, Editor Red Creek Herald. Fo1
sale by l.. P. Kllbourne.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
A Sure Thing 70, You.

4 transaction in which YOU cannot lose
IS sure thing. Billiousness, SICK le'''
,,be turred topyne, fever, piles anu a
,h,us,nd other ills are caused ny c. hs'l'
cation and sluggish liver. Cascarets
andy vathartic, the wonderful new hVel
.t;mn1aut and intestinal tonic are ny al
druggists guaranteed to cure or money st:. 10
,.,,,'1eo q &C.. ale sure thing. Try
10 Is, 50 cts, bottle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
AD:il Wisdom.

Be snre that Your blood is pure, your
appetite good, your digestion perfect.
10 purity Your blood and build up your
health, take Hoods SarsapariIla.
This medicine has accomplished remark
able cures Of all blood diseases. 1t Is the
One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to make
YOU we'll by purifying and euriching yo'l'
blood, giving you an appetite, and nerve
mental and digestive strength.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Reanty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets Candy ca
thartic clean yonr blood and keep it clean
by stirring up tho lazy liver and driving
all impurities from the body: Begin to-day
to Danish pinples, boils, blotchts, black
heads and that sickly bilious complex
ion by taking Cascarets, beauty tor ton
conts. All druggists, satisfaction guaran'
teod, 10c, 2oc. soc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

The bad place in the Woolville road
from the gate at The Myrtles to railroad
crossing was worked this week. Scrapcrs
were procured from town for the purpose,
and we hope some effective work was
done. as that part of the road has been
bad all winter,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
A Good Manager

without any great flourish OF tr"mpeeS'
there are number of citizens in this par
ISL. who are going right along in qa'et
way, putting and keeping their pl'n'a-
tions in order and bringing their land up
to high state of cultivation, and are
moreover Introducing improved breeds OF
stock etc 80 q to raise the standard OF their
own and their neighbors' stock. And II
we were asked offhMld to name some OF
these planters. G. b. Hamilton won'a
nrohably he one of the first to come to
mind. He \ No planter. Always raises
good crops, has u fine garden the year
round fruit in season, etc, etc. In adj
,ition to this. he is not neslectlng SOCK
breeding. BY his ads in another c"'AnA''
will le see,, that he announces for SERVICE
a standard bred saddle stallion, and also a
6ue lack. The latter was sold him under
a guarantee rs being as finely bred jack
"a ever was in Tennessee. Both animals
are extra good. He asks-and deserves
a share of the patronage of breeders Gl''
his animals trial.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
The PILL THAT WILL.

At tho aunua, meeting Of tito congrcgA.
ton of Grace Church, Easter Monday.
yestrymeu named below were elccte'':
Ion s. Nice. Lawrason, senior warden, i.
". Butler Junior warden, Il. N. Lcake, A.
L. G:.strcll, A. L. Barrow n. D., h. J.
Buck. J. r. Matthews.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
PERSONAL BUTPOLITE

A. G. Munson was in town, Wednesday.
Cadet Dave Harrison returned to his
studies at l.. S. U. Monday.
J. w. Mcqueen was in town OH business
Thur sday.
Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Harper spent last
Sunday in Slaughter.
V. Ledeaux of Raccourci was in town
Thursday.
Robt Cooley of Pic Coupee was in our
city this week on business.
Fred Magearl made u business trip to
Woodviile Monday.
Mrs. w. r. Abney is expected home the
first of next week.
Miss Helen Powell intends to 50 up to
Pinckneyville Tuesday next.
Robt. Brasseau TX is now c]erking for s.
A. Frier.
Rev, Mr.. and Mrs. Moreno are spending
week at the rectory.
r. A. O. Pesson, general state agent OF the
Union Central Life Insurance company,
was here from Saturday to Wednesday,
Robt. H. Barrow made trip to New
Orleans, extending over part Of this
week aud last.
Miss Alice Towles has returned to Miss
Alice Wade's after visit to her parents
in New Orleans.
H.A. Wcis-we see by the Times Demo
GRAFT was guest at his sister, Miss
Ophelia Weiss wedding, two weeks ago
Mrs. W. r. Douglas and children, Kirk
land and Margaret arrived here Saturday
For the present, the family will reside al
the rect0ry.
Mrs. NJ. w. Converse, Mr.. w. Wilcox
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Stirling, were il
town for the Easter services.
Miss May Allan intends leaving to-da'
for trip to New Orleans, thence to max
y pleasantly anticipated visit to relative
on the Tcche.
Mr., and Mrs. W. G. Perkins and Mrs
TO Woods wcro guests of L. r. XII
BIO rne'sfanilJ on Sunday.
a Mr., and Mrs. II. II. Forester conclude
their Easter visit here by returning
Clinton on Monday.
Mrs Eva Hamilton and Miss Ella Bal
p of Balps station, were among the worship
ers ut Craze Church Sunday.
Robt. Percy Jr of Newellton La is v's'
!" inc his West Feliciana relatives III
Il friends. lie arrived Monday last and "
II return next week. All arc glad to see III
back again.
Judge W. W. Leake spent from Monu'
, to Wednesday here. He and Mrs. Lea
)" expcct to return home for tue summer
. bout the 26th. -
III E.J, Back and lis mother left Thu
~ day morning for their contemplated VI
to Baltimore. Mr.. Bnck will be abs'
several weeks, Mrs. Buck till July.
)" The Misses Montgomery, Susie Lay
M and Eudo Brooks Attended the fair
Clinton on Friday, givon for the benefit
the athletic department of the GIN
49, Military Academy. Mrs. Brooks also W
over on Friday, the others having g
earlier III the week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

The Passover season always finds us
ureparcd with unleayened bread, through
tho Kindness of some Jewish friend. ihis
year, to Mrs. JOS Stern we are d'1e Ch"''NS
for this thoughtfulness, also for nice
cake made of matzos -four, aud light a.
fairy feathers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
rveryhody Says 80.

'cc; Candy 5 Gste1es Of IN II. " ass
nlsasant and refreshing TO , tine Sas' liver
gently aud positively . Sn s k'a%ess system,
1 a%% colds, cure he daohe, fover' Please Sep.
t tnal constipation and biio"s,e t.aay: To-
my anu "a, 'ts SID and guaranteed to cure
by all druggists.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

At meeting of tho vestry Of Grace
Church the following gentlemen were
elected to represent tho parish in the An
nual Council iu New Orleans beginning
April 20th. Mr.. Richard F.. B tier, Hon.
". W. Leake. Hon S. Nice. Lawrason,
Hon Joseph l.. Golsan, Mr., George W.
Newman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
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Service at 81, siary Of Mt. Carmel.

Tho Easter ascgicos at this church was
attended by 8 Large congregation not
only of Roma Guthn!ieo, cut of Protest
ant frieode. Tt.s alsags were tastefu'ly
adoruc,! citl. tio,rors. The music was
good. til, choir singing St. Cecili''s Mass
Rev, Father Tileris oEficlatcd.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Notice..

TO the Police Jury of West Felicana
The undcrsi1 ned citizens of tn" 9Th ward
of the Parish of West Feliciana respectful
ly petition That the polling place OF the
said ward be established in more central
position than d. Barrow's store, where
the election for delegates to the constitn-
tional convention was held, and further
petition that tho place formerly occupied
by Halle Bros as store, and where the
elections were formerly held, bo selected
as the permanent polling place,
(Signed)
EJ ,.cGehec, D F Merwin Il Percy
NJ Halle, d NJ :'alcone:, 4 d Per y, } W
Brandon NJ D, AS J E*a">, n II Barrow
B | harrow, l. E McGehec, A II McGehet
Il n Evans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

Tho popular steamboat Liberty has been
1l to run in the Lafourche trade, and
heC. B: Bryan will supply her place I'LL
dlsRev boat, now contracted for, is
finished.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Before
Retiring.... +,

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and wake in better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as a pleasant and effect
ual remedy for constipation,
biliousness; sick headache, and
all liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated;, ard SO perfectly
prepared, that they cure with
outthe annoyances experienced
in the use Of so many of the
nils on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help you, Ayers is
rHF PILL that WILL,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Methodist Services.

B,,ou Sara, lat Sunday II a. IN. ana
|a !. IN. ii Sunday 7:S0p III. T"nica' "a
En,d,v Ii i m. Morning Star Sd Sunday
p. m. 1st Sunday 3p. III. Concord 4t''
Iuul.y II y. III. New Hope 4th Sunday
\ NJ G. P. White P. e.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
The Ice Factory.

nh. building for same is going up WI"
II possib.o despatch. The machinery
vii, he shipped Monday next, and as SOON
- Il arrives, the management l"tehe "
,.,,,,,o the force in order to got the factory
,,nan for business hy June LIST.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
NOTICE..

The commissioners from e'ch ward 'p"
,o;nt.l at the Omaha Exposition meeting
are requested to meet special commission ~,
or 7 r. McGehee, in st. Franclsv'l'e'
Monday, April 18th.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
(;onvocation.

In consequence of the continued rains
|sul condition of tho roads the meeting OF
smvocation at Grace Church has been
postponed to a later date.
WIN. X. Douglas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

Tn a,rkies arc worried about the con
,,;pt service. One said to the telegraph
(,.r,tor at tho depot: Mr.. Norwood, when
asy roin' to open cat Scripturtf
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
A Young Pilot.

Our young friend, John Anbc, of Bayou
Sara. has received his first license as ~
pilot. HI is on the government tug Ruby,
Which arrived here last Sunday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
Faster ut Grace Church.

Easter services at Grace Church were
beautiful and inspiring. There was quite
a large attendance, considering tho con-
timed bad condition of tho roads. The
sacred building had boon adorned with
flowers rs fresh rs the morning. The
sermon of the rector, Rev. DR.. Douglas
was appropriately drawn from the tex:
"H els risen indeed" The music of the choir
was good Mrs. O. Leonard the org1nist
was assisted by Mrs. J. l.. Golsan, Miss
NJ. Montgomery, S. Dreyfas, who sang,
Miss b. Montgomery violin. Mrs. Golsan
sang tho offertory.
The Sunday School fo>tiva! in the after
noon was participated in by large num-
Der of children. They sang the bright,
fresh carols remarkably we'll New ban
nors for the different classes had been pre-
pared, and these addad much to the beauty
of the ranks of Sorng Christian recruits
AZ we'll as to the interest the children felt
in the celebration. Miss Carrie Douglas
whose la1ors with the children in prepar
ing the musical pant Of the programme are
ever 50 devoted. played the organ. Thu
ractor made a brief address.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

W.. Tovp has returned from New Or
~ 9TH her new stock ofmillincry an"
E | Gull early and give Your
lntry.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

ltyon are troubled with falling hair,
|tladraa, eczema of the scalp, or inclined
ugfayness, use the best preparation made
% correct and cure-Halps Hair Remover
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
,.,.,,. Fresh Garden and Flower SEEDS
II Munlftrd'S Drug Store

Saturday evening Steve Bowma" maui
/ !, pols, 10 # long, to the school house
|, r,,aiuess for the flag.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

Wallpaper in every imaginable design
Ind ut all prices can be bought at Mum
(mds
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

Bring your job work to Tho lrae Dem
nt of6c., We are prepared to do your
work N guarantee satisfaction.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

The Sunday mail from Slaughter Wa'
on the lat inst.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

MOI NEED Hoods Sarsapari!lo
] il your blood is impure, your appe-
tite gone, your health impaired. Moth
ing builds up health like HOODS
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

was reading an advertisement OF Cha"
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar'hea KEN
edy in the Worcester Enterprise recently
which leads mo to write this. can tr"'n
f,llv saw never used any remedy eq"al TO
e for collie and diarrhoea. have never
had =, ,xa more than one or two doses T."
curc the worst case with myself o. ch'l-
,lr,u.-W. A. Stroud, P0pom'ks City,. Slu
For sale 10y L. p. Kilbonrne'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
and Periodical Agency

Subscription ,, re DEMOCRAT, or any
ns s.r,p r1,n Or Periodical published
th'r seH ''ps furnished when requested
Catalogues 49, +. NJ. MUMFoRD,
211 Royal Street.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

HEEP your blood pure, your appec
T. tite good, your digestion perfect
bv taking Hoods Sarsaparil]a, which
has power to keep you WELL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

ais. flag floats from the veran'a ~
/. R,,ten House, Bayou Sara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

The Rev. VIM Taylor Douglas Will hola
services in St. johns Church Laurel h''''
on Sunday next, April 18th, at II a. M,
rext Of the Sermon, Acts 1858. There Will
be a meeting of St. Jonns co"sreSat'o"
immediately after service for tho purpose
If arranging for the coming year.
Mr.. Douglas will also DO ut st. A'r!'s
tl,s fourthsunlay in Apl (2lth) to preach
at II q. III.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

!. I, VAN a light frost, Wednesday,
ps,uiug -..., - .:TTpN
HANp tx Warranted
Inn gallon cls.0'"' 20 Clear
a4 r. $26 Dry
m I" :, 90 Stock.
)W. 4. RIGGS g. BRO,
40 p,rlido st., New Orleans La
!, !. water at Plettinser's, lower
Enneis'''le'
j .,r roof has been put over '"S ''"'''
,,usshiue in Bayou Sara
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16
uArIING DONE.

HATI1NU DOAN0
J., ...onut Of hard times, will from
E:,,lt. Jan 30, 1883, 1@"' any k'"'
H., ror 50 cts !4ausand, OF
tdsa load. ,,,,,.r
JOHN BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

..,.,,. Fresh Garden and Flower YER. see''
I'a II ,umford's Drug Store' ,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

The EylAcnse in the case pro eS. ilo'"'
sors,,,ril,, cures rheumatism, dyspepSl' J,
catarrl, that tired feeling, *crotnl'' SAT-
ra,um,, boi,s, humors and all blood
diseases.
Hoods Pills are prompt, Efficient, always
reliable easy to take, easy to operate zoe
We regret to note that Major }. -
Hereford Of Dallas, Tex. is no more. ITO
died April list, aged 81 yeas. lie was
hr,the, Of Mrs. Clarence Percy, and ha'
many other. relatives in this parish Il
mourn his death.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-16

St. Francisyillc, March %, 1899.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
AS u Rule.

A Geor ria editor writes as follows:
"Many people in the country want
TO move t" town; many people in
town won 4 like to live in the coun.
try. As rulo mans a fool; when
it's hot he wants it cool; when it's
cool he WI nts it hot; always want
ing what 9 not; never pleased with
what he's got; as q rulo mans q
fool"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
TWICE A WEEK, $1.5O A YEAR

l reckon, who saw nothing but sheep
and lon':ed for n nice young man.
rememb " that two negro boys held
torches or us to eat our supper by
and oyeI ything else was of the same
primitiv style.
But W nat has this little episode Of
mine t. do with peafowls aud
anonym, us ,lettors2 I don't know
how my thoughts drfted that way,
but they will drift. To go back to
them, I will say that woman did
not writ the lottor, for sho is too
fond Of he beautiful to want to kill
a peafov |. And if the man who
wrote it lad havo known thoir an
cicnt, hi toric renown ho would have
taken of his hat to that beautiful
bird and said: "Good morning, sir,
| hope y)u are woll? ?"
BILL. ARR.
=. s. Some Goorgians in Texas
and Indian Territory have sent mo
some mu 10 cared rabbit foet and RIB
bit cars. They write that tho feet
aro for Colonel Candlor whom
ho is "hrrd rum" My daughters are
wearing ho oars on their hats and
will keep the feet till later.
Is. A.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
g 'ess had been made, and that on
both sides of the chamber l4uch moro
conservatism had been found than
was supposed to have existed
A REPUBLICAN FORECAST.

Washington, March 23.-The pro-
va'llng impression among tho Re-
publican leaders of the House is that
the President will intervene in Cuba
on humanitarian grounds, but it is
positively stated by ono. of them, who
is close to the President, that the in.
terveniton will not come until aftor
the report Of the board of inquiry on
tho Maine disaster goes to Congress.
"The two questions will be treated
separately" said he today. "And
the message relative to Cuba will be
sont to Congress- soon after tho re-
port on the Maino question:" The
Cuban message, as forecast by a
prominent Republican, will waive
tho question Of tho Maine disaster,
and putting aside that awful occur.
renee, will be in effect declaration
to Spain that tho present methods of
warfare in Cnba must cease. II will
result in intervention in case Spain
demurs. Tho npssago will be ac-
compaLicd by the rrports of tho CON
suls in Cuba
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
aJOR2nSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
I'm One DaV.
ltEtiISTItATION LAW
construed ~ the Attorney Generalization
Hices Must DO Opened.
(I'he State.

(lho State.
Owing to the fact that he has been
receiving many inquiries as to when
the State registration books shall be
kept opel by tho now board of super.
visors urder tho registration law,
Secretary Of State Tompkins, who
yestord", returned to tho city after
an abscn' of somo days, referred to
tho Alto noy Generals Office and
asked for an opinion clearly defining
the law
This o. inion was given az follows
and is Of particular concern to regis
tration OF icers and voters alike:
Colum, ia, S. G., March 81, 1898.
Hon. y. e. Tompkins:
Dear s Sr--The letter of w. A..
Nesbitt + forrcd to this office has had
attention
JoctioL 7 of the act of 1896 pro-
vidcs tha' after the general election
in 1896 10 books shall bo kept open
for three successive days in each
month Ut Ill thirty days before the
general ection Of 1858. 1t then pro
vidos, sal ;er each succeeding general
election, he registration books shall
bo openct on the first Monday in
zach mon h until thirty days precod-
ing any general election"
1t soems clear from these provis-
sions that tho books of registration
for the year 1893 must be kept open
for three days until 30 days before
the election, and that, after oach
general election, succeeding tho gen
eral election of 1893, they arc to be
kept open on the first Monday in
each month.
am of the opinion, therefore, that
tho books should be opened on the
first Monday in each month during
the year 1893, and kept open for
threo days until thirty days before
the general election in 1888.
Very respectfully yours,
G. p. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Attorney General.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
Take JOHNSONS
CHILL & FEVER
1ONiC~zaasu~
GENERAL WATTS VIEWS AS TO STATE
MILITIA.
Its Relation to tho United stntcs Authori-
ties-Tho Powers of tho Presidcnt-Somc
Pertinent Questions Asked OF tho
Adju,ont General md tho Replies
lfo Gave.
[The State. |

Last night Adjutant General Watts
received telegram from the New
York Herald asking his opinion as
to the authority Of the President of
the United States over the militia of
the several States in time of war and
asking his opinion as to whether the
President could call upon them to
form q part Of the Federal forces for
the purpose of sending them outside
the country as we'll as to repel in
vasion; his opirion was also desired
as to whether an attempt to send
the militia to Cuba would meet with
any such opposition from the militia
as in 1917 when the question was
raised; the message concluded with a
request for m opinion as to the bill
introduced in congress to give the
President absolute power over tho
State militia forces without waiting
upon the Governors to act.
Gen. Watts read tho message
carefully and then wrote out tho
following reply which will be of
especial interest to tho State volun.
teer troops:
"In my opinion tho President may
make his requisition upon the Gov
ernor of tho State or upon tho militia
officers directly. I believe in all
cases he should call first upon the
Governor. The militia are first of
all State troops and do not believe
it is the intention of the constitution
that they can be called upon to form
part of the Federal forces for the
purpose Of sending them beyond the
borders Of the Untod States. 1t
would be- prejudicial to tho interests
OF this State for the militia, as an
organized body, to be ordered to
Cuba, but should a call for volunteers
be made large proportion of the
militia would respond at the first
call.
"Realizing the power of the Presi-
dent given now by law l think any
bill giving the President absolute
power to call upon the militia direct.
ly without waiting for the Governor
to act, unnecessary"
A loading Northern paper last night
wired ita correspondent here this
corking question: "Would people Of
your State vote for Corsul General
Lee for Vice President on Republi.
can ticket?" Several mon who are
in close touch with the voting popu-
lation Of this State were asked for an
answer. They all say Lee is very
dear to the people OF this State, and
they would be willing to do almost
nything for HIM, but on tho other
hand, tho State is SO solidly free sil.
YER and unalterably Democratic that
no man could possibly anticipate
such an event. ;