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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
How to Pr.,en, Croup.

We have two children who are sub
ject to attacks of Group. Whenever
an attack is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and it always pre-ents the attack. It
is a household necessity in this county
and no matter what else we u out of,
it would not do to be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. More of it
is sold here than of all other cough
medicines combined.-J. M. MCKEE,
of Nickle Bros, merchants, Nickle-
Vile, Pa. For sale by 1. Ben Miller
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Dissolution.

The firm of Rage, Nichols " Kim
mel has this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All parties knowing them
selves indebted 20 said firm are mott
fed that the books are at the Office of
the late firm. where they are asked to
call at n and make final settlement.
The liabilities of said firm will he
paid by the old firm, Rage. Nichols x
Kimmel. We mutually bespeak for
the old managers. Ed Rage and d. A.
Nichols, who will continue in business
separately, a continuance of the pub
lie patronage. and for Mr.. Kimmel
the best wishes of all concerned.
d. A. NICHOLS.
Sept 80. 1899.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership lately existing between the
firm of Flentge, Johnston & Co., of
Cape Girardeau, No., and Miss Clara
Snider of the same place, under the
name of Ladies Bazaar was dissolved
by mutual consent on the 10Th day of
October, 1899.
All debts owing the said partnership
are to be received by the said Flentge,
Johnston Il Co., and all demands on
the said partnership prior to the 10th
day of October, 1899. are to be pre-
scented to the said Flentge, Johnston
Il Co., for payment.
FLENTGE, JOHNSTON & Co.
CLARA SNYDER.
October Il, 1899.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
FRIDAY.

The rain Thursday kept thousands
OF people from attending the fair.
Judge J. J.. Sawyer raj in the city
Wednesday and gave US a call.
William Paar, Mayor Of Jackson,
is here attending the fair.
Dale's Headache Powders ten cents
per box at Coerver's drug store.
octl4.d&w-
Mrs. Emma Wilson and her brother,
Albert Kenrick, of Charleston are in
the city visiting their sister, Mrs. F.
E. Burrough.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Mrs. E. F. Regenhardt and children
returned home yesterday from ST.
Louis, where they had been visiting
relatives.
The free show, the Trolly Car. AT
the fair is worth twice the admission
price to the fair. Don't fail to go to
the fair and see the Trolly Car show.
1t is free to everybody.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Dental Notice.

will visit Cape Girardeau on Mon
day evening. October 18th. to remain
till Monday morning. October I'D.
seven days inclusive. Office ST.
Charles Hotel. Up-to-date dental
work in all its branches. Teeth ex-
tracted without pain.
Respectfully. L. Z. RUFF.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The Cape Girardeau citizen who
fails to put in an appearance at the
fair this week will fail to do his duty
a . citizen.
The Mayor and City Council turned
out this afternoon in a body in at
tendance at the funeral of Herman
Vogelsang. They never attended the
funeral Of a bigger hearted or better
man.
We understand that Genung <
Gesmith has dissolved partnership.
WEDNESDAY
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
BIsmarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tremen-
dous energy are not found where
stomach. liver. kidneys and bowels
ure III OF order. If you want these
qualities ard the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power Of brain and
body. Only 25c at |. Ben Miller's
drug store. }
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list of unclaimed letters
1T the postoHice, Cape Girardeau. Mo-. for the
week ending October Is, lS9:
Busch, Jacob Bahringer. johnson
Bull, Oran Davis, q Il
Fields, DJ Fulm T. Alva
Hams, Charlie Hannah. l. ID
kohlield, Berry Lans, Mrs Alice
Never. VIM MARS, WI
Nischevity, MrsMinnie Richards. Alex
Sears, Sod Samion, J II
Snider, Miss Nellie Thomas Mrs Elizabeth
Thompson, Thos Tayler. w c)
Taylor, Mics NJ A Wilson, Wade
Wedekind, Miss Emiline
When calling for same, please state that they
We're advertised. Arc, BIEEwIKTH,
Postmaster.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
The Eagle, King OF alI Birds.

: NOE . for its.keen sight, clear and
distinct vision. So are those persons
who Use Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve
for weak eyes. styes. sore eyes OF any
kind or granulated lids. Sold by all
dealers at - cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Have You Had the Grip.

If you have. you probably need a
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough"incidental to'this
disease.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
LA GRIPPE.

Since La Grippe has been prevalent
in this country, there has been foun
but one Specific. DR. Humphreys
IT,. or sale by all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
volcanic Erupuons.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also old running and
fever sores, ulcers, boiIs, felons, corns
warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds,
chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25c a box. Cure guar
snteed. Sold by L. Ben Miller, drug
gist.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
ssSeyenty.seven,,, (.s11.'Y

.'1l' is DR.. Humphreys famous
Specific for the cure OfGrip and Colds
audthe prevention of Pneumonia. All
nggists-15c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Billiards. Snow Liniment. There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swelling
it will not subdue, no wound it will
not heal, it will cure frost bites.
chilblains, and corns. % and 80 cents.
l. Ben Miller.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Life for soc.

Many people have been cured of
Kidney diseases by taking a SOC bottle
eoy's Kidney Cure
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
ADLETS.

w pileing. Liberal prices, prompt pay.
Apply at Haecas,n Springs, Mo-
7. j, MOSS TIE CO.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

CALESMEN wanted. CONS. on seasons
- trade and ground protected. Several earn
$50 weekly for many years past. P. o, 1871,
New York.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Mii-l.lD GiVs.N AWAY

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in
the land who are not afraid to be
generous to the needy and suffer
ing. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs, and Colds,
have given away over ten million
trial bottles of this great medi-
cine; and have the satisfaction of
knowingit has ahsoIuteIg cured
thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness
and all diseases of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on Crawford Bros,
Druggist, ana get a trial bottle
free. Regular size soc. and 81
Every bottle guaranteed, or price
refunded.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Rev Chalmers Fraser.

The religious interests of At
lanta have met with serious loss
in the departure of Rev. Chalmers
F. Fraser, who has Just gone
from the pastorate of the Georgia
Avenue Presbyterian church of
this city, to enter upon the pastor
ate of the Presbyterian cnurch at
Lancaster, 5. &. MIR. Eraser has
been well known in this cons
munity from his boyhood. For
seven years past his faithful
service as pastor, and his connec
tion with the Presbyterian church
work of the state and general as
sembly, his high~toned character
as u gentleman have won the con-
tidence and affection of all who
knew him, and all denominations
regret his removal. The best
wishes of very many follow him
to his new important field. At
lanta Constitution.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Death OF Mrs. Ella SimDSOn.

"H 81.
Mrs Ella Simpson, wife of Mr..
Robert Simpson and daughter
of d f Helms, died, at her home
near Jacksonhsm, last Monday
night of consumption She was
about Is years of age, and leaves
her husband and two small chill
dren surviving her She WAS a
consistent member of Tirzah
church and her remains were bu.
ried there Wednesday, after fu
neral services conducted by her
pastor, Rev. w w Ratchford.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Died OF Heart Trouble.

Mr. Sam ii Williams, who has
been an employee at the Halle
Gold Mine for tho past fifteen or
twenty years, died at the home of
his father, Mr.. w J Williams,
near Flat Creek on Thursday last.
He had been sick about three
weeks OF heart trouble. He was
about Al years of age and was
nevor married. His remains were
inferred at Flat Creek church yes
terday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Notice Of Examination Of Teach

Notice Of Examination Of Teach
ers.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
examination of applicants to teach
in the public schools of Lancaster
county will be held AT TIE
COURTHOUSE on SATURDAY,
February 18th, 1899, beginning
at s O'Clock a. m. and closing at 5
p. m.
Applicants will furnish their
own paper and pencils.
j, ii. THOMPSON,
Co. Supt. of Education.
Lancaster, S. c., Feb. Z, 1899.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

Tho Atlanta Constitution prints
this as an authentic revival hymn
of the Georgia negroes:
Ef Satan git de preacher, too,
DE sinner 'bIeege to doubt:
Ef you git dar befo' Do,
Please stomp de fire OUT
Sinner, don't you doubt
Rise up now an shout
If you git dar ~beto l do,
Please stomp de fire out.
Dey say dey amt no hell ter you
Dsy twls it all erbout;
Ef you git dar befo' do,
Please stomp de fire out!
oinnel, don't you doubt
Dat Satan make YOU shout .
IF you git dar befo' do.
Please stomp de fire out.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

The, bill to increase the stand~
ing army to about" 100, 900 men
passed the House last Tuesday by
a vote of 1sS to 1876.
@Subscrbs to The Ledgeri
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
F0TICE OF DISCHARGE.

" |, as the AOnn iStratOr nf che
personal estate of m, father, D. g.
Wolf, deceased, have this 10th day o8
January 1899. ma' e final settleaca1
wit" 'he Probate Judge of this cOBnfy,
and have fl I'd my final Re.urn. and
will apply to the Probate Judge OF th is
county, in his Office at Lancaster q.
C., -" the llth day OF ebrusry next,
at II III O'Clock 40 grant ne ii al dis
cha ue and reiea # liability as euekr
administrator. y
J. X WOLFE,
n AdmT
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

Doat Tobacco Spit and Smoke ,Your LIFE L,sy.
70 quit tceAeeo easily ana forever, be mag
nstic- full ot lifp, aerys and yisor, take No7To
Bee. ths wendsf. WORKER. Mat Makss wesk taen
strong. All Druggists, go or ei. Cure Guaran-
ICED Dosklss aaA sample free. Address
Ssevlin6 RsNsAy o 1hteaGs er New y ORD
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Money to Loan

HAVE DE arrangements with
l. brokers 10 New York ny though
whom ] am able to place lOaus secur-
eG by firt mortgage ou improved
cotton farms, for six years tiue pay
BILE in instruments at the rate OF per
cent per aunum The brokerag and
the charge for abstract and inspection
are smab and at the expense Of the
borrower, RE WYLIE,
Atty. at Law.
Nov. 4 4m,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Two ar Loads This Week.

Two ar Loads This Week.
On account of the bad weather
we failed to get il II car load last
week but this week we have receiv-
ed two car loads of the finest mules
ever brought to tins market. The
man who fails to see our mules and
get our prices before purchasing
will regret 1t the longest day he
lives if he should ever lay eyes ou
them afterwards. We will treat
you right. Come and see us.
Farmers Banking and
Mercantile Company.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Back on the Road.

We clip the following concern
ing Mr. r l. Simpson, formerly of
this place, from The DanvilIe, Va. :,
Register
Mr. K l. Simpson of the South
ern Express company, has relin
quished the position of agent for
DanviIle, and will hereafter run as
messenger for the company be>
tween Danville and Washington,
retaining his residence here. The
vacancy thus occasioned will be
filled by Mr. G A Baxter of South
Carolina, who leaves the road in
favor of the Office position.
Mr. Simpson has been located as
agent here for three years, and
has given his company and pat
rons OF the Office as whole gene
raj satisfaction. He has pref
erence for the road, however, and
the present change was made, it is
understood at his own earnest
solicitation.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11
Local M alters.

Miss jamie Green of this coun-
ty, is visiting her Aunt in Ats
lanta, Ga.
The Auditor informs us that
not many more than half of the
tax payers have made their re-
turns as yet. The time for max
ing returns expires on the Goth
instant, leaving only eight more
days, exclusive of Sundays, in
which to make your returns.
Sheriff l. NJ Clyburn has sold
out his interest in the thriving
stable, harness, wagon and buggy
business of Clyburn & Elliott to
Mr. John Crawford. The business
will be conducted at the same
stand, and we wish the new firm
the abundant success which the
hustle and enterprise of the gen
tlemen composing it merit.
We extend our sympathy to Mr.
and Mrs Martin Cauthen in the
death of their only child, Goodlet,
which occurred last Tuesday
morning, of meningitis, at the
home of Mira. Cauthen's parents
near Pleasant Hill, where Mrs G.
was visiting. Little Goodlet was
about 8 months of age. His re-
mains were inferred at Salem
church.
An article in our last issue from
the Aiken journal and Review
stated that Capt w G Chafee's
company had sailed for Cuba.
This proves to be mistake. A
pastal received today states that
Capt Chsfee and his Company
are still at Macon and that the
Regiment has been ordered mus
tered out but that a strong influ-
encs is at work in Washington to
keep them in service.
Mr. T W NcMurray has receiv-
cd notice Of his appointment as
member of the board Of county
commissioners for this county.
We have been liable to ascertain
who the other member of the
board will be. Mr.. McM., IS ono
OF the best and most Prosperous
farmers of tho Jacksonham neigh
borhood and will look to the in.
terests of the county as com.
missioner. His appointment is a
good one.
Mrs. Mary l.. 'Laney, widow
of w. B. Laney who was killed
at the fierce battle Of Sharpsburg,
died at her home in the Pleasant
Grove section at nine o'clock Sat
urday night, after suffering
through period of affliction last =
ing five years. She was born
Sept. 5th, 1924, and was thers-
fore in her seventy fifth wear.
Mr.. G. B Collins, who left Wax
haw three years ago for Colum-
bus, Ark. writes that in the past
year he made 5O59 pound. of lint
cotton and $50 bushels of corn
with one mule, and did not use
pound of fertilizer of any kind,
and that he has not seen any guano
since he has been there. Monroe
journal.
Yesterday morning rabid dog
passed through town and attacked
Stephen Welsh, little son of DR..
s J Welsh, as he was going to
school The dog got the bow
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

Miss jamie Green of this coun-
ty, is visiting her Aunt in Ats
lanta, Ga.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

The Auditor informs us that
not many more than half of the
tax payers have made their re-
turns as yet. The time for max
ing returns expires on the Goth
instant, leaving only eight more
days, exclusive of Sundays, in
which to make your returns.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

Yesterday morning rabid dog
passed through town and attacked
Stephen Welsh, little son of DR..
$ J Welsh, as he was going to
school The dog got the boy
down and bit his clothing in a
number of places, but for the
thick clothing he wore the little
fellow would have been bitten. A
colored man beat the dog off of
Stephen. 1t was reported that
two other children were bitten,
but we learn that the report was
false. The mad dog bit several
other dogs and vas killed before
noon.-Monros Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

pG n1 .SS5e...;i S: Fl se.a- 5.. j. d. r.. ND s e.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-02-11

J"nuarv lO,h, IS99.-td.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
FRANK WILLIAMS QUARREL WITH HIS PARTNER
 THE CAUSE.
WEALTHY AND POPULAR.
At the Time He Committed .he Rash Act He Was Under the h.
 fuence of Intoxicants.

Frank Williams, seniur partner in the proprietorship of the Wilt jams < Hill boarding house and wagon yard on West Fourth avenue, is dead
 He took sick last Saturday morn ing, his illness being brought about by excessive drink. Williams had quarrelled with his partner, Mir. Hill, over some business matters and the settlement not being en tirely satisfactory to Williams, ke began dri-king.
 Thursday, Williams took very large dose of morphine or a subsl tute therefore and the deadly poison proved fatal at a late hour Thurs day night
 A physician was summoned after it became known that he had taken the poison, but it was too late and medical aid was IF vain.
 Williams had been married but be aud his wife failed to live happily together, and a divorce, which was recently granted, was a result. He IS one of the pest known men throughout Jefferson and surround ing counties aud had many friends for he was a jolly sort of fellow aud quickly made friends. He own ed considerable property ir this city together with several planta : tions in this vicinity. He also has large bank account to his credit ln local bank.
 ss<sSass46 years of age and leaves
 brothers, Messrs. W. H Will jams, of Lincoln county, and Joseph
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
News in Brief.

John Sherman is at his home in Washington, resting well.
 Salisbury approves the draft of1he Russo British treaty covering affairs in China.
 Aguinaldo's warriors are cutting the throats of natives who won't fight
 It is said the trade between the United States and China is SD great that there are not enough vessels to carry it.
 Maj. Tatom, Lieut.. Col. Hannah and Lieut. Beard, of the Fourth Ten ressee. will establish a Democratic, Bryan, 16 to l paper in Knoxville.
 Sheehan, the Tammanv boss. say Bryanism is stronger than ever in the West and South.
 The Spanish government will pre- sent to the Cortez the question Of the extinguishment Of the Cuban debt.
 The Bolivian insurgents have got President Alonzo on the run.
 Rudyard Kiplina's father has ar arrived from England.
 It is expected that Gen. Wheeler will soon be ordered to Manila.
 Early strawberries around Knox vile have been killed.
 The thirty-eighth victim oFStAa Windsor Hotel fire has been taken out.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
INSURANCE COMPANIES NO TlFYlNG THEIR
 AGENTS.
TRUST BILL THE CAUSE
Local Insurance Men Have Received Orders From 25 Companies
 To Quit Business.

As a consequence of the failure oi the House 10 pass the 9mendment asked for by the insurance men to the anti trust law, local agents been busy receiving telegrams to- day ordering them to withdraw ana write no more policies in this state for the present The companies th~s notifying their agents up tc the time of going to press are as follows:
 R. H. V Mills & son-0u. ss 14 companies which Mills represents here, three have sent orders to dis. cootlnue business. They are Ger. man-AmSrican, New York; Royal Liverpool, Eogland, aud the Orient. of Hartford, Conn.
 Bell x Vernon Go This agencr represents 16 conn., anies. six a which number rave given orders to discontinue their business here. They are Prussau National Steten, Germany; Langshire, Manchester, England; Galedonian. Scotland; Imperial, London; American Gen. tral, St. Louis; Q ieen, of America.
 George M. Wells-The Wells ager. cy represent sixteen comDanigs. seven of which have given the same notice. They are Scottish UnDu < National, of Scotland; Fire Asso- citation, of Philadelphia; Delawaa 2. of Delaware, SYca, BaIoise, Nether- lands, and the Helyetia Swiss, of Switzerland.
 Tankersley, R ,berts & Co. repre- sent eight compaLies, five of thasa have served no.ice,' VIZ: Insurance Company, of North America; The Merchants, Of Newark The Citizens. of Missouri; Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Go.
 GLATER-Sinee tue above was put in type, Mills & Sons Lave received another telegram from one Of their companies, Geo. M. Wells five and Bell-Vernon Co.,, four.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the CO partnership heretofore existing be- tween Panlette & Jeannin is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mir. Jeannin retires from the busines S and Ar. J 4 Panlett will continue the same, assuming all liabilities and collecting al accounts due said firm.
 J. A. Paulette,
 H. ". Jeannin. Pine Bluff. Ark March 30, 1899.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
1HE PRIOLA CASE. CAME UP FOR TRIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT-JURY
 COULD NOT AGREE. 4 FORGER SENTENCED. John Lawrence Given Ten Years in the Penitentiary But Will
 Serve Only Four.
FORGER SENTENCED.

The trial of the State vs. John Prlola, an Italian, occupied great CT part of the time of the circuit court Thursday. Priola is charged With perjury. Several weeks since he purchased stock of goods from fellow Italian named Frank Rose, which was stored on Main street in this city. The amount Priola claims he paid for the entire stock of goods is $500. 4 few hours after the deal Rose skipped town. His creditors soon learned of his departure and immediately attached the stock. In a local magistrates court it was de- cided that Prioia bought the stock with the intent to defraud Roses creditors. Priola was arrested upon charge of perjury. He gave bond and returned to Little Rock, his home. Thursday his trial came up h the circuit court, He was repre- sented 5y Attorneys White 6 Alt, heimer, of this city, and Frank Wassell, of Little Rock. The State interests in the case were looked after by Prosecuting Attor- ney Sorrells. At the trial M. Ben J. Altheimer made his maiden speech for the defense ard by those who are capable of judging, it IS stated that he has a brilliant future before him m the legal profession.
 After being out all nlghr Thurs day night, and a greater part of this (Friday) morning, the jury came in With the verdict, that they were un- able to agree. They stood three for conviction and nine for acquittal. T. Jury was then discharged.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-01
DON HEARIN SHOT
But He Succeeds in Killing His
 Assalaint.

Mr. Don Hearin, formerly Of this city but now contractor near Pla- quemine, La, was shot by a negro levee hand at that place Sunday. After MT. Hearin was shot, he sue- ceed in drawing his gun and killing his assailant The negro's name is Lenard Smith and special to the New Orleans Times Democrat said he was notorious character and was badly wanted in North Louisi- ana for murder. The negro cursed MT. Hearin and at the same time drew his gun and fired. The ball en- tered Mir Hearin's left arm and iu dicted painful wound, but it vii not prove fatal.
 ''The people Of P.aquemine, says the Times Democrat, justify Hear in's action and he will be acquitt- ed"