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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
ENGLAND WINS.
American Boys Go Down in the Great Con-
test for Athletic Honors.

American Boys Go Down in the Great Con-
test for Athletic Honors.
London. athletic sports at the
Queens Club Saturday between teams
from Oxford and Cambridge and Yale
and Harvard attracted the greatest pos
sible interest, and was proud and
brilliant social as we'll as O successful
athletic event.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke
and Duchess of York honored the gath
eriDg, at which there were some 9Ooo
onlookers in the stands and around the
ropes. Yale and Harvard both had
stands. Not vacant seat was to be
seen anywhere and the grounds never
presented brighter or more brilliant
scene. Many Of the spectators carried
flags or other tokens Of sympathy with
one or the other contending sides, A
more exciting meeting was never held.
From start to finish the result was IN
DOUBT. The Prince Of Wales evinced
the greatest interest in the proceedings
remained until the programme was
nearly completed. Each event was
y
greeted with cheers, impartially dlVld-
ed between the Englishmen and Amer
leans and never before was such rival
~ seen, and at the same time such
manifestation of good, sportsmanlike
feeling on the part of the contestants
and spectators.
Superb weather favored the gather
ing, the track was in perfect order and
everything combined to render the oc'
casion successful, not only from
sporting point Of view, but also as the
winding up of the social season. Ih'
Americans turned out in great force t
. cheer the boys from Yale and Harvard
while old blues galore shouted llk'
school boys when the Ozford-Cam
bridge representative scored wins,
The Americans won the hamme
throwing contest, the 100 yard dash
. fine hurdles and the high jump. In
English athletes won tho long jump, tn
a mile, half mile, quarter mile and tire
- mile runs, the latter event being tn
i; deciding event.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
FOUR YEAR OLD PRODIGY.
Able to Read and Understand MUSIC ann
Literature.

crca,oore Ill-Belvidere has child
that is a wonder. The prodigy, Law
renee Church, is the 4 year old OF u
Church. The boy is like other children
nrattIipg and playing around excepting
he has passion for literature and
,,,,s;c He is now reading such BOOKS
&c Evangeline, having selected it OF his
own volition. His taste is for first class
literature. He is fond of the dlctlon'
arv, and will pour over its contents
surnrising his parents with frequent
orost;ons He can spell any ordinary
word, and many difficult ones Inc
oh;,d conld read before he could
talk.
He will read the columns Of news
naner as readily and intelllgently as
crown person; also reads music
Il is a remarkable case, and is be
;rr watched with interest The pa
( routs are not encouraging him in an
way.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
NATcHlTOcHEs, IA.

Maintained by the State for the
training OF teachers. Affords thorough
preparation for the pr ofession OF teach.
ing; full course of academic study,
practical training in the art Of teach
ing, one year of daily practice in
model schools under guidance OF skill
ell training teachers. Glass work ex-
emplifes the best of modern thought
in matter and method, of instruction.
Diploma entities graduate to teach in
any public school of Louisiana without
examination.
Tuition free to students who teach
one year after graduation. Entire ex-
pense for session of eight month, $l1O.
Twelfth annual session begins Oct,
!, 1896.
For catalogue write to
B. C. CALDWELL, Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

Hunting Of all kinds, with dog OF
gnn. on the Rosobsnk, Pecan and In
dian Mound plantations, is hereby
prohibited under penalty of trespsss'
Persona found so engaged on any OF
these places will be prosecuted to the
full extent OF the law.
Mrs n. RYLAND.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

From and after this date ell hunting
Of any kind on Anbrosia and Independ,
ence plantation is positively prohlb'
tied under penalty Of tresspassing,
Anv one found on these places without
nermission will be considered trespass,
Inc. and prosecuted to the fall extent
of tho law. .. u. oAhao~'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

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 consdered treI passing and
~-oeecutsd to the full extent OF the
law MISS ,. MATHEWS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

From and after this date, all hunt
ing of any kind on the Pecan Grove
plantation is positively prohibited un'
der penalty Of trespasslng. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trespasslng and pros
souted to the full extent OF the law.
Il. NJ. LEAKE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

From and after this date, all hunt
ing and fishing on the Cottage planta-
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 fell extent of the law.
RICHARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
Trespass Notices

Hunting Of any kind on Greenwood
plantation, likewise scining, is positive
" prohibited under penalty OF trespass'
Iny permission heretofore granted III
now revoked. No exceptions.
Nv" C4As, II. REED.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
WARNING.

The public Is hereby warned against
bu7ing wood, posts or timber OF an!
kind from tenants on Ogden end Oak
ley plantation: ,x,.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
Doyey Home Fund.
way

Washington The contributions to
the Dewey home fund received Satar-
1ov amounted to $3.50, making in al
ei3,0os
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
silver for Europe

New York The steamship umbFla
s,iIea for Europe Saturday with Ss'',
900 ounces aa silver,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

From and efter this date, ell hunt
inc of any kind on my place, Pinedals
formerly owned by J. s. Grittin) 10
positively prohibited under penalt' OF
trospass. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespaesing and prosecuted to the fuR
extent of the law.
W. W. LEAKE, il.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

ST. FRANVLE WEST FCIANA PARISH LA SATURDAY, JULY 49, 1885,
The Rage Of The Age
W ~ The Ella Berry Toilet Requisites.

CU.YU.CAN FACE POWDER.
makes the complexion radiantly beau
tiful Cures all facial blemishess no
other powder does this. Price, 5oc'
Mrs, Ella Berry's Soap, the best for
the skin, scalp and complexion: Per
cake, 25c. Benzoate Almond Cream.
indispensable for the toilet, makes soft
white faces and hands, prevents and
cnres tan and sunburn. Per bottle, 81.
Berry's Creole Tea, makes good blood.
and healthy skin, Per box, loo.
The above are few Of the leaders. They
are for sale at all drug stores or direct from
MRS, ELLA BERRY, the Worlds accepted
expert in the removal Of sup per Hsi'
and Facia, Bemishes, SlS-S20 Camp st..
| New Orleans, La, $3.50, 49,.
! wanted.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29

From aud 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 permls.
sion will be considered trespasSing and
prosecuted to the full extent OF the
law. w. u. oMlih'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
SECRETARY ELlHU ROOT,
ANEW YORKER HAS ACCEPTED THE WAR
PORTFOLIO IN THE CABINET.

Alger Will Remain on Duty Until Angus
1.-The Retiring Secretary Receives Many
kilograms Touching OH his Retirement
A Sketch of Roots Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
Warming.

The publioi is warned against buying
fire wood, posts or timber from tenants
on Rosedowp, Texas and HazIewood
plantations. JAS. L. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-29
PRESENTS
n.FOD THE~
HOLIDAYS.

We have presents for Mother, Faith
er, Daughter, Son, Sister, Brother,
Sweetheart, Lover, Uncle. Aunt, OF
Cousin. We have presents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
THE FRAyCO-sCOTTISH SOCIETY.

The Marquis Of Lothian, president OF the Scottish
branch OF the Franco-Scottfsh Society Is highly
praised In the Paris newspapers for the eloquent
speech he delivered Edinburgh at the recent an
nual reception given by the society. The Marquis.
II was said in lie Temps" was the son ''of that
admirable lady who during the war or 1870 and
the Commune opened her mansion In London to
the French persons who had been compelled 10
fee to England and for months this hospitabls
and almost princely house the home OF the
exiles" Lord Lothian belongs to the body or
Scotch archers who do a service OF honor for the
Queen when she sojourns In Scotland. He has
preserved toward France the friendly traditions OF
the Scottish guardsmen OF the French kings. and
his hone is 10 organize In Paris club destined 10
serve as a centre for Scottish students. who could
thus live in a more comfortable and cheaper man
The MARQUIS in his speech at Edinburgh ten
dered the hospitality Of the city 10 the French STU
dents literary and scientific men. who had come as
members of the society to pay visit TO the old
smoky city" which they tempted says the
Paris paper TO call rather the ''Northen Athehs.
times larger than last year, which proves LORD
Lothian declared that Edinburgh and rs university
are climbing higher In the estimation Oh our oio
French allies" Many OF the Visitors viii rrman
In the city: they students, ana tney KNOW ,ne.o
are Few cities in the world Offering more intellect
nal resources than Edinburgh. ana none WneIS
French students will be more corciaiy recei'eo'
lie Temps ADDS -, ..,.-.. ,sa, rs,,
burgh offers the most facilities for instructins
themselves I'm a practical manner Ana, tnahks "
the Franco Scottish Society, many small diincuties
IN their way are overcome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN.

At the last conference Of representatives OF char-
table associations OF this city, which Is held
monthly in the United Charities Building under
the auspices Of the Charity organization society
the subject discussed How Can We Procure
Practical Industrial Training for women anu
Girls?" Miss Flora L. Northup related her expert
,nce as a laborer IN the industrial schoois OF 'he
Female Guardian Society. Although the present
limit Of teaching in the schools is but SIX months
che said a great amount of useful and permanent
work is accomplished in that time
Miss Margaret p Pascal spoke OF framing
Glasses and Their Possibilities. suggesting that
il would be well for the State which now sees ~
girIs completing a course In the pubic schoois an
onnortuuity 10 enter the normal scnool 70 eIso
similar opportunity to those less fortunate. pS
o~ering them the means OF obtaining an "a
education In her own special ned, sue s" ne rItS
ts GOOD nromise as the dressmakers OF the cits
~ r onxi6us 10 engage the girls who graduate at
the Pascal Institute IN June: r..,- Noeds
Speaking Of "Unskilled Women; Lnei1 Nsyu "a
TIL Onnortunities Mrs. John Erving eXplalhs,a
~ detsiIs of the work in the house al NO. A.
Prosnecf Place Here the women are learning USE
ful trades such as housekeeping hunderihs' oS'
net weaving. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
Y. ". c. A. MEETING.

The international organization OF the Young
women's Christian Association has just closed a
successful convention in Milwaukee The New
York State Executive Committee Yves represented
by Mrs Wesley Fiske Smith. Miss Mary L. Bah
cock and Miss Nellie J. Allen.
The Harlem Association has recently elected sew
ersi new members 10 It's Board OF Trustees. and a
welcome was rendered them at the joint meeting
Of the Board OF Managers and trustees. These
new members are l. Stanley Davis. George s.
Lay Richard L. Purdy, Arthur H. Leary and
George c. Hall
During the month OF March there have been
20 visits 10 the building Of the Harlem associ-
auon, while forty-eight new members have been
sseded 10 the roll. several Of these representing
ne memberships. Among those who have recently
pSeecome life members by the payment OF 800 are
Ms y. L. Sherwood Mrs J. Jarrett BIodgett'
Mt. George Wupperman Mrs. John j. Burton,
Ars Thomas Jacka, Mrs c. Edgar Anderson. Mrs
J. {. Lyons and Mrs. William X. Beal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
AvERICAN PURITY ALLIANCE.

. ,,a.,,rg ~ the Executive Committee OF the
Ano~ican purity Alliance held In the United
Charities Building Thursday, at which messages OF
frsternal greeting adopted and directed 10 De
sent TO the international Convention OF louhs
Mems Christian Associations. to be heid a, uranu
800 called by the National Vigilance Asso-
Teton the Duke Of Westminster president, 10
meet in London in June. The letter was as foi-
lows. ,,,... ,u,a,ca halls with much
satisfaction the timely action Of the NationaI
Vigilance Association IN conven Tsra u % and 81
We rejoice that many C1nThen'a coS}erenee
VII iii hof, 70 make laws TO abolish THIS odious
oIa VII VIZ, "a fic and that all countries, our own
included. may henceforth heipluh' SN"'o III '''''
effective execution. osoc,ad IN, several
The alliance will also be represented e,r.n
delegates at this international couiicH u "0's''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
STORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Miss Mary Proctor gave her lecture on The
Story OF the Solar System" at the Friends Cen
tral School Philadelphia. last evening. Leading
I'D from the theories advanced IN the olden times.
when the earth vas supposed TO be the centre OF
the universe. around which the sun, moon ana
stars revolved the lecturer gave an account OF The
modern theory OF the solar system. and the po-
sition Of the earth in that system The dimensions
distance and constitution OF the sun were briefly
referred TO- and a picturesque description was
given OF the total eclipse OF the Viewed by
the lecturer on August o. 1896 and illustrated WITH
sketches made on rsat OCCASION depicting the land
ecape effects preceding the moment or totaHty
The planetary system was briefly described. IN,
Guiding the latest up-to-date theories with Iesato
10 the planet Mars the ninth moon OF saturn, tnes
newly discovered panetoid Eros and other lacts o.,
Interest The lecturer concluded with an scSouh.
az comets meteors and shooting stars, ana inc
wondrous Journey In which are all unconsclouIs-
il engaged as the sun drifts onward through III
huIfe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
DOLL MAY USE THE SPEEDWAY.
HE MAY DRIVE IN A LANDAU OR RIDE ON HORSE
BACK. BUT NOT ON A BICYCLE.

HE MAY DRIVE IN A LANDAU OR RIDE ON HORSE
BACK. BUT NOT ON A BICYCLE.
That equestrians and those who ride In landaus
NAV use the Speedway settled yesterday BY
the decision OF Justice Gderseeve In the Doll case
but cyclists are stll barred from riding on H. The
decision was In the action fer an injunction re-
straining the Park Commissioners and the Chief
OF Police from interfering with William Doll from
riding over It bicycle on horseback or IN
landau. Says Justice Gildersleeve:
The Department OF Public Parks appears TO have
acted on the theory that the acts or 1873 anu 1851
Authorized the creation OF Speedway or place
for racing horses. whereas the object and purpose
OF the said driveway so far as can be judged from
the wording OF the acts. seem 10 provide SUIT
able road for the riding oy equesriahs anu the
driving OF carriages. ~ -. ,,-,.-
III as / have already intimated, the Legislature
intended TO have ;hs driveway set apart solely Tor
the sneeding OF racing horses II should have made
its purpose apparent In the act IN question: ~
seems 70 me that the Park Department exceeds It's
authority in prohibiting tue use Oh saiu ui'e"@y "
the plaintiff on horseback
Justice Gildersleeve says that the law does not
mention BICYCLES which the Park Department has
decided are unfit for use. but that he believes the
mowers OF exclusion conferred upon the PARK De
partment have the effect OF taking the driveway
out OF the opera OF the general OF ~
forbldding the exclusion OF picycies iro" Puo''
ts declines TO award any damages TO Dol, put
gives Judgment In his favor, restraining tne os
9sodsrt from Interfering with him when Iiolns On
horsehsck or driving IN a landau ON the driveway
n The hours fixed by the Park Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
MRS. NELSON A. MILES.
HER IDEAS ABOUT WOMEN AT HOME AND
IN BUSINESS.

HER IDEAS ABOUT WOMEN AT HOME AND
IN BUSINESS.
Mrs Nelson A. Miles is the constant companion
Of her soldier husband and the two are known IN
the Army as 1.-The lovers" She Miss Mary
Sherman a daughter OF Judge Sherman, OF Cleve-
land and niece OF ex-Secretary Sherman. at whose
home In Washington she first met her husband.
Since then she has visited with him almost every
ARMY post in the country, those furthest from
civilization She says: II could always find occupa-
ton for my mind and fingers in beautifying the
interior of our bare quarters and making thenl
homelike" She is skilled in domestic arts
On the woman question Mrs Miles is reported as
saying:
81 am not a bicycle-rder. but see no reason 10
disapproye Of the wheel. ] approve of all that
tends TO make a woman strong and healthy AS 10
the new woman so called if by that you mean
the woman Of masculine ways. cannot say ad-
rnire her But that women should go into busi-
ness is perfectly right particularly IN the PROBES
sions Of doctor and nurse-two vacations for when
women are especially fitted A womans nappaeSse
sphere Is in a home of her own, ana that y t..e
sDhere 10 which most are called But auin,Ie
that woman who. being compelled. oraVey oet.Ies
and makes q success of the nght. AS 10 d " onat
will come from training. As yet she has not haa
thA schooling or experience which nae oeeu IOf
centuries of civilization the portion OF tie il S
If a woman owns property see no reason why
she should not vote ,.A h,,,a
Mrs Miles Is a hne-ooking woman, with olue
ewes and graceful figure. and dresses IN iauIess
taste The Generals daughter. Miss Ceha Sher-
man Miles assists her mother at soclaI .ullG Us
ard ,s regarded as a girl OF unusual talent IN me
spring and fall she may often be seen IN " asnI"e
ION riding beside her father on spirited Morse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
PATRIOTIC YOUNG WOMEN.
STUDENTS AT THE CASTLE. TARRYTOWHs
CELEBRATE THE VICTORIES OF
THE WAR

CELEBRATE THE VICTORIES OF
THE WAR
The students of Miss Mason's school. the Castle
Tarrytown-on-H Hudson. yesterday celebrated the
victories Of the late war. II was patriotic day..
original idea OF Miss Masons. which she inst-
tuted last year. Just before the war she had .
gathering of the school and its friends. and with
good speakers and stirring addresses the young
women were urged to do all In their power to help
their country by insting the proper spirit into
their fathers and brothers. Yesterday they met 10
reap their reward and celebrate the countrys great
achievements.
The Castle which commands magnificent view
of the Hudson, brimful Of patriotism. Ameri-
can and Cuban flags were everywhere TO be seen.
where they had been tastefully placed by the
young The exercises took place In the
large drawing-room on the west side. There were
about two hundred guests present mostly from
out Of town. The young women opened the pro-
gramme by singing America" and were followed
by an address Of welcome and some fitting remarks
by Miss Mason.
Mrs Donald Mclean regent Of the New-York
City Chapter Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton the principal speaker. and her sayings
were much enjoyed. She made stirring address.
In her hand she held orange blossom and an
American Beauty rose. Referring to the orange
blossom, she said that she hoped when each girl
arrived at that time when orange blossoms would
be appropriate-an1 she thought marriage good
thng-before the favored one was allowed TO take
the American beauty he would first marry the nag.
The young women loudly applauded her. and sew
eral vouched their willingness 10 follow her advice.
Mrs Mclean was followed BY Mrs. JanvieS
Leduc. vice-regent. and Miss Peters
The young women sang The Star Spangled Ban
ner" and Silas McBee and Major NJ H. Bright
spoke. Patriotic selections were played on the
harp by Miss Sloman. and the programme ives
ended with the singing Of Columbia. the Gem OF
the Ocean" Refreshments and cream were served
by the students The cream and cake were red,
white and blue, and on each cup OF chocolate was
a tiny ribbon Of National coors.
Miss Ella Wheeler Wilcox was present. and the
girls called her into a room and besieged her with
questions and demands for her autograph. The
guests congratulated the students their patriot
ism and voted the affair great success. Miss
Mason's plan has been followed by many other
large schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
p SCHOOL VISITORS MEET.
GRATIFYING REPORTS OF THE YEARS
WORK ARE READ.

WORK ARE READ
Association held its annual conference in the as
sociation's regular lecture-room at the Berkeley
Lyceum yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. w F.. ID. Scott, chairman OF the committee.
opened the meeting. She said: I'm every instance
we try 10 establish friendly relationship between
the schools and teachers and ourselves and en-
deavor to show that We want to aid them"
Mrs. james Hillhouse. who has made music an
individual line OF study, made her report OF its In
fuence in the public schools She mentioned the
children in schools where music has been intro
tuners for the pianos having found instances where
children have marched and sung TO pianos that had
not been tuned in two years
Mrs. Mendelssohn read a paper on the West Side
schools. Mrs. Shackelton spoke Primary
Miss Kobbe on Language" Mrs Reynolds on
Manual Training and Mrs. Reginald De Koven
on Decoration Of the Schools
Mrs. John Wood Stewart, of Glen Ridge spoke on
The National Flower Plant and Fruit Guild"
Her idea IL to form committees for the purpose OF
distributing flowers. plants and fruit among the
children who attend vacation schools, lot the pur-
pose OF teaching them Natures material" Mrs.
+: w. Vanderbilt Is the president OF the New-York
City branch.
At the close of the meeting tea and cakes were
served and the remainder Of the afternoon was
spent socially.
The committee is composed OF the following
women Mrs w. f. .. Scott. chairman; Mrs.
JAY White. ,r ~. Miss NJ F. Ward. Mrs Howard
Van sinderen. Mrs. Teal Miss Anita Laurence,
Mrs. J. 4; Bensel. Mrs r. De Koven Mrs E; r.
Kittredge, Miss Kobbe Mrs Mendelssohn, Mrs. +.
L. Reynolds and Mrs John Rogers jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
TEMPERANCE CONGRESS AT PARIS.

A, ,h. ,,e.,,nr of the seventh international Tenn
nerance Congress. held recently in Paris over nVe
hundred delegates were present representing 'h'
chief countries o: the world
ono Of the most important subjects discussed was
.srhe I-Alcoholic Struggle In the Army Dy ING
Army" g, ,,.o-ah,,r, NM
.,ataa,,,,. IN suppress drunkenness was given I'M
ms,,aI prominence in the various discussions OF the
congress- Facts quoted are that the city eIsS e 90
mem :. % and substituted 800 under the cohtroI
or I'M Size limiting the variety OF liquors ana also
tn 1a International Temperance Congress mas one
on,ef aim. which IL 10 make an nero'e lid the
h"ek tn,emperance among soldiers ~Ai ipns ~
cnsen ,cnn delegates were DIR. j. II Cr9therssi ..
Hartford Conn; DR.; s "a snsps s i,s Sl EDWARD
Ps.s CASTOR. Of Chicago. and Niss Jessie s'f'''A'
af Hostou.