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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Miss LOckheaft's
LETTER TO MRS. PlNKHAM.

LETTER TO MRS. r1EEuAM NO. 67,Ia41 VI
~ cannot express my gratitude to
YOU for the good that Lydia E, Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me. I have taken five bottles Of
the Compound and two boxes Of Liver
Pills and feel better in every respect
I had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from the pressure of the water. had
the worst kind Of kidney trouble, faint.
ing spells, and I could not stand long
at a time. also had female weakness
and the doctor said there was tumor
in my left side. The pains l had to
stand were something dreadful. A
friend handed me a little book ofyours,
60 I got your medicine and it has saved
nv life. felt better from the frat
bottle. The bloating and the tumors
have all gops and l. do not suffer any
main. am still using the Vegetable
Compound and hope others may find
relief rs I have done from its use."--
MISS N. J, LocKuEART, Box 16, ELIZA
BETH, PA.
On1y the women who have suffered
with female troubles can fully appre'
ciate the gratitude OF those who have
been restored to health.
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly and
without charge to all letters from suffer
inc women. Her address iE Lynn, Mass.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
a Day of 3.Eb2 Hours.

At Berlin and London the longest
day has sixteen hours and a half; at
Stockholm, the longest day eighteen
hours and a half;at Hamburg,the long
est day has seventeen hours. and the
shortest seven; at st. Petersburg, the
longest day has nineteen, and the
shortest five hours; at Torena, in En-
land, the longest day has twenty-ons
hours and a half and the shortest two
hours and half; at Wanderhus, in
Norway, the day lasts from the 2lst
Of May to the 22d of July, without in
terruption; and at spitzbergen, the
longest day is three months and half,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
TRAGEDY IN A CHURCH.
Principal OF Texas High School Delip'
erately Killed Drunk Man.

PRINCIPAL OF Texas High School DeHp'
erately Killed a Drunk Man.
Houston, Tex.-A special from Dial
las, Tex, says: At $50 o'clock Mon
day night, one of the most startling
tragedies Dallas has ever known took
place in the First Christian church,
Pearl and Bryan streets. In the midst
of protracted meeting services, John L.
Carlisle arose from his seat IN the
back part Of the house and walked to
where Prof. William Lipscomb, prln-
cipal of the Central high school, the
leading educational institution of the
public schools Of this city, was seat
ed, on the first seat in front Of the
altar. and shot him without a word
of warning, the weapon used being
80 calibre pistol. Pro-. Lipscomb
sprang up from his seat, grappled
with his assailant, and toppled over
into the aisle. The report spread
that he was killed. He had only
swooned, however, and soon regalned
consciousness. The wound, however,
was mortal. The bullet entered in
the left side just below the heart,
passing downward through the stom'
ach, coming out on the right side
Carlisle was seized by persons near him
and was prevented from firing another
shot. He was taken to the county Jai
and locked up He appeared to be al
most helplessly drunk and could not
or would not talk of the tragedy.
Prof. Lipscolnb was too hadly hur
to be removed from the church. HI
was laid on the altar, his head resting
in his wife's lap and his feet in chal
. He was reported dead at lO:4o p. m
Carlisle had for nearly year beef
chief ianitor of the high school bu
failed to be reappointed by the schoo
= board about ten days ago. Carlisl
attributed his defeat for reappointmen
to the professors influence with th
school board 1t is believed this wa
the cause Of the murder.
Prof. Lipscomb was a native Of Nasl
|. vile, Tenn and came to Dallas for
J. years ago John T. Carlisle is hi
1t tive of Kentucky, a cousin Of formt
y secretary of the national treasur,
lie John G. Carlisle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
rYe ANcfENr LLAN6 cF opHiR.
Evidence That 1t Was what ~ Ao"
Called Monomotaps, Africa.

Evidence That 1t Was what - Now
Called Monomotaps, Africa
From the Matabels Times: Inc
Monomotapa region, in Rhodesia, Is
the ancient land OF Ophir. The goid
mines CT tho ancients are now redis-
covered and the gold ingos molds re-
GENTLY discovered in Rhodesia are ideh-
teal with the tin ingot molds used by
the Phoenicians in Cornwall: 1t Is
believed that the Phoenicians WORKED
the South African mines 20oo b. Z.
Scripture tells us how Hiram. the
Phoenician king, brought enormous
quantities of gold, ivory and slaves tor
King Solomon, and where could all
Of these have been discovered together
and in such large quantities as de-
scribed in holy writ, II not in this por-
ton Of southeast African Jobs ref
erehees to "gold dust" locate the
sources of solomon's wealth In the
parts, and certainly neither the ivory"
nor the Slaves" nor the "apes" OF BIZ
Bile history came from India, for Al
RIGA, as Is well known, has ever been
credited in history as the ivory, slave
and ape producing country. Further
there Is considerable doubt whethe'
any other country, India included
could at that period have produced the
quantity Of gold mentioned in Chron'
icles and Kings. Scattered throughout
this country are colossal ruins OF for
tresses, temples Of distinctly Fhosni
clan origin, identical with the ruins
now seen in the land of the Phoenl
clans and built by the same race a.
erected Stonehenge on Salisbury plat
and later built the rounded towers o
8 Ireland. Here is the herringbone styl
' Of building, as in Arabia, Sardinia AM
the British Isles. There, too, are tn
gigantic monoliths, cloven stones an
stone circles, with affairs and sacre
, Enclosures.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
WANTED PAUL TO TELL HIM
Anxious About the State Of His Ancient
Correspondence.

- 49,
Correspondence.
A man Of the north side saw a mas
culine member Of the human race tum-
Bile down on the sidewalk the other
evening, hopelessly intoxicated. Dis
gusted at the sight, he was about to
pass on unheedful of his neighbours
misfortune when the story Of the good
Samaritan flashed across his mind and
he resolved for once to be charitably
helpful. He accosted the fallen one
and assisted him to his unsteady feet.
and after much persistent interview
ing succeeded in ascertaining the num-
Der Of his home. Thither he piloted
his swaying companion, and was re-
warded On the doorstep by volley OF
thanks and a most importunate zinvi'
tation to enter and take drink. mo
responded the modern Samaritan en-
phatically, Il won't 60 in and take g
drink, and you'd better follow my ex'
ample and get to bed as quickly al
you can" "All right, guess I will
muttered the tipsy host, drowsily. "Bu
tell me your name, anyway. wan
to know the name of the man wh'
brought me to my door," AS his elo
quence and voice were waxing Il
strength the Samaritan thought l
wisdom to comply in some way wit
his associates desires, and at the sam
time had no intention to reveal hi
own identity. Paul is my NAME" b
answered at last in compromise, turn
ing to 90 down the steps. Come herr
Paul." eagerly called the other man 9
once. "Come back and answer th
question I've had 1t in my mind I
ask you for years. Paul." he contiI
ued impressively, Ibid you ever get q
answer to your letters to the Eph
sians?"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
PANIC, BUT NO LIVES LOST,
Volta Electrical Exhibition at Como, Italy
Destroyed.


Destroyed.
Como, Italy.-The Volta electrical
exhibition has been entirely destroy
ed Ivy fire due to defective electric
wires. The fire broke out in the main
gallery and spread with marvellous rap
idity, owing to the combustiDle ma
ture Of the buildings and their con-
tents. Many visitors were in the
buildings when the fire broke out and
fled in state of panic. There was no
loss of life. Two gasometers explod-
ed with report that was heard a
distance of several miles, and the
immense column Of smoke which
rose was visible in Milan, twenty
eight miles away The firemen sue
ceeded in saving number Of the per-
sonal effects of Volta inclundig the
senatorial sword presented to him by
Napoleon, decorations, ETC., but many
relics were lost.
The insurance on the property is
light, being only 1000, 1000 lire (abou
5000, OOO) which was carried by indi,
vidual exhibitors
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Arrested for BulldOzing.

Amite City.-Affidavits were made
eight negro men. charging
them with conspiracy against the pas
tor of Big Zion, a negro Methodist
church near Roseland, just north OF
this place. The warrants were given to
Deputy Sheriff ]. J.s.MullenS for ezecu-
ton, and he soon had the entire gang
in Jail. Bonds were fixed at 5000 each'
and most of them were released Satur-
day. This case is unique, In that ne
groes were bulldozing negroes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Accidentally Shot Himself.

Houma. Thursday evening Mr..
.ensdan A. Thibodaux accidentally
hot himself at his home near Schriev-
r, and died Friday morning at 1870
,'clock from the wound received. Mr..
Thibodaux was we'll known in this par
Sd and Lafayette. He was moving the
,istol from his bed to the bureau when
t is thought his foot slipped and the
)istol went off. The ball penetrated
lis stomach. The deceased was fifty
even years of age, and was unmarried.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

buckshot into the woman's left thigh
The occupants of the house, a cabin
near the Davis levee, were afraid to
give the alarm or ..call for assistance
The woman was conveyed to New Or
leans Saturday morning for treatment
1t is thought the wound will result
fatally. No arrest has been made
Suspicion points to the woman's jeal-
GUS husband, whom she had left few
weeks ago.
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Burglar Captured and ConfOsseS'

Robeline. This town was all excite
ment Friday morning over the discov-
ery that Mr.. E. NJ. Lindsey's store had
been broken into by boring through the
floor and robbed of considerable mer-
chandise. Sheriff Freeman was tele-
phoned to come at once with his blood
hounds and the culprit, one John Evans
was soon captured on the Cassidy
place, one mile from here. The pris-
oner broke down and confessed, and
Mr.. Lindsey recovered all the stolen
goods.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Farmers Institute atPollock.

Pollock. Farmers Institute
was not very largely attended at this
place Saturday, although few farmers
took considerable interest. After being
called to order, Conductor Schiller tav-
ored the audience with an address on
"AnimaI Farming" giving a great
deal Of valuable information as to how
cattle, horses, mules, hogs, ETC., should
be raised on the farm. Following this
was an interesting address on "TrucA
Farming" by Prof. Burnette, in which
he gave many useful hints in regard t(
planting, harvesting and marketing
the products Of the truck farm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Forced Him to Make False Confession

Forced Him to Make False Confession
Montgomery. Thomas White, the
boy who confessed to the brutal muir
der of his father, mother and sister. is
still in the city prison, but, according
to advices received here from Lime
stone county, no such deed as has
been reported has occurred in that
county. The boy now says the Mont
gomery police made him confess to
the commission of the butchery under
threat of putting him into a dark
cell He says his name is not Thorn
as White, but John Brown, and that
he came here from Clanton, Ala :,
Saturday. Sheriff Gilbert, at Athens,
wires that no such crime as the White
murders have been committed in that
county.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
GREAT SATISFACTION
Resulted From the German Emperors
Visit to the French Ship.

Resulted From the German Emperors
Visit to the French Ship.
Berlin. Emperor Williamss visit to
the French training ship Iphigenie at
Bergen on Thursday and his cordial ex-
change of kilograms with President
Loubert were not only received with
great satisfaction here, but through
out Europe. AS one paper puts it, 1t
promises to be the turning point in the
worlds history. At the opening of
the Kiel Canal his majesty went on
board one Of the French ships, but IN
the present instance, it is maintained;
the Emperor set foot on the deck OF s
French vessel, which is equivalent tc
French soil, by the express invitation
Of her commander, who was acting up
on instructions from his government
It is, therefore, believed here that the
many graceful and courteous atten
tions which during the past seven O.
eight years the Emperor has been IN
the habit Of paying to the French gov
eminent have borne fruit The En-
peror's act has been sympathetically
received in France, though many SCI
in it only o desire to visit the Pari
Exposition.
| Most Of the papers print che Iphigs
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
ELECTRIC CAB STATION
Entertaining Eccnes Where HoEsesess
Cabs Are Given New Power.


Cabs Are Given New Power.
One OF the most entertaining sights
which any city in which the electric
cab has been introduced affords Is the
cab station itself during the rush
hours. The cabs wheel in and out OF
the station, as they return from their
trips, or are called out, swiftly and
noiselessly. What strikes the observ-
er most, perhaps, is the astonishing
ease and accuracy with which they
are guided by the driver. They move
and stop apparently to an inch, ana
twist around sharp corners with a
recklessness, but withal q certainty
which is foreign to all ones previous
experiences of passenger vehicles. the
motorman has everything within
hands reach or foot reach. With his
hands he operates the controlling gear
for operating the switch beneath his
seat which admits the current; he also
steers with his hand. The braking Is
dono with his foot, with which, also,
he rings the bell. There Is an ener-
gency switch placed near his heel, by
which he can throw out the switch
and break the current when neces'
sary. In order that no tamperina
with The vehicle can take place while
he is temporarily absent, he can re-
move the lever. After that the ma
chine Is proof against the tricks of the
mischievous passer-by, who bankers
after a free ride, and will not bulge
until again directed by the nlotornlan'a
hand. The charging Of the batteries
has been brought down to a flne point
Often a cab will run in to replenish its
power, and be out Of the station again
in a minute and quarter. Mean
while the fares" will remain inside
and watch the process with interest
During the opera or theater hours they
are likely to be in full regalia, and thu
variety and brllliance OF the evening
dress Of these visitors give an odt
charm to the scene. The equipmen
for changing the batteries Ia most IN
genious. AS the cab enters 1t runs OF
to q table which is split in two part
and balanced below so that the part
are free to move in either direction
sideways. The cab Is instantly raise
to the proper level, and a hydrauli
3 ram comes out, takes hold of the bat
, teries and pulls them out Of the way
They are at once picked up by rnachir
ery, carried down the length Of tn
battery room and deposited upon
r table ready for re-charging. In tn
: meantime one of q number OF sets
batteries which have been brought fol
ward by an electric crane and depo!
! tied in readiness on table, Is place
opposite the opening in the cab. TT
ram makes a forward movement ar
forces the batteries into the carriag
which backs off the table platform, an
l.. rolls out on its errand. TO all appea
ances the batteries are handled as ca
= lily as If they weighed a few ounce
l. instead Of a quarter Of a ton. TT
T. number Of electric vehicles engaged
al the month or quarter by private ind
IN yIduals is increasing with astoniShil
rapidity, and the swell coachman is
- longer looked upon as master of b
ne craft unless he can manage an ele
as trio carriage as skilfully as he C;
f. drive a team of horses.-St. Lou
b - Globe Democrat.
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willing to Accept American sovereignt,

willing to Accept American Sovereignty
Washington. Dispatches have just
been received at the state department
from President Schurman of the Phil
ippine commission giving some account
of his journey to the southern islands
of the archipelago. He finds the con
ditions in those islands extremely graf
flying. There is q disposition almost
everywhere to accept American sover
eighty. President schnrman expects
to arrive at San Francisco about Aug
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Cnrions Custom.

IN China It is the custom for guests at din
flers to run around between the courses. This
"a sunnosed to kesp the diners digestion IN
good condition, but the nervous hustlinQ
american needs something else. and thete fe
ters II man or woman is suffering with
constipation. indigestion or any, stomach
trouble, It's their fault II they don't get well
See hat private Revenue Stamp covers the
neck Of the bottle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
BANQUET to the Barrett Light Guards.

Alexandria. "A banquet was given
at the Rapides hotel Friday night IN
honor of those members of the Barrett
Light Guards who volunteered for ser
vice in the Spanish American war.
The boys assembled at the city hall
and marched to the hotel in command
Of Capt E. ]. Barrett When all had
assembled in the banquet hall, Capt
Barrett delivered an address to the
Barrett Light Guards and those who
volunteered with him. He briefly re-
viewed the history of this company
and the regiment in which it saw SER
vice during the time he was officially
connected with it. At the close of his
remarks the boys seated themselves and
began an onslaught on the sumptuous
banquet prepared.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
-uaasfEarn5n ss Made from Paper,

There IL q new rival to the channels
skin vests so long worn by women for
extra warmth. These new vests are
of paper. Those who have worn them
pronounce them less bulky. Just as
warm and, less expensive than the
channels. They are so cheap, indeed,
that they can be thrown away and a
new one purchased without troubling
the conscience Of the woman with only
q moderate plirSe
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar'
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'M m
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads
and that siekly bilious complexion BY taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
Rists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. Csc. Soc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot.Ease,
A powder to shake into your shoes; rests
The feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen
Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching, Sweating Feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. At all drug
gists and shoe stores, % cts. Sample mailed
FREE. Adr's Allen y. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

H.H. Green's Sons, of Atlanta, Ga, are the
only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise
ment In another column of this paper.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Ylsce TO search

Mr. Mann-Where in hades can tha1
confounded collar button be? His lit
t,e daughter-Have you looked WneTe
you'd never think Of finding IT, pay"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

skin eruptions. which keep you scratching,
and look raw and sore. 1t isunrehned In either
Sex; and gives the impression OF uhcleanness:
Don't you want to get rid oft? Get aSc Dox OF
Tetterine from your druggist, or send stamps
to J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga 1t cures,
without fall oil skin diseases. Give 1t trial.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

True Value is Shown by the Test Of
time. During 80 years Wintersmith's Chill
Cure has been tried and true: 1t has cured
thousands and will cure you. Try It.: All Drug
press prepaid. on receipt of retail price, soc.
Address, Arthur Peter g. GO. Louisville. ny.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
LOUISIANA STATE NEWS.
YORK ON MAMMOTH IRRIGATION CAN5L
HAS COMMENCED.

Extensive improvements in Shreveporfs
Street Railway system--A Sad Accident
+ In Tangipahoa--B Banquet to Barrett Light
I Guards. Other Items.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
The doorstep originated the stamp collect
ing fad,
Scholars Eyes

Get Unnamed and sore and II neglected are apt
to cause trouble. Leonardts Golden Eye Lotion
cures sore eyes without pain in one day Gools'
heals and strengthens. De positive for Leon
ardi's" 1t makes strong eyes.
Guaranteed or money refunded Druggists sell
II at rs cts. OF forwarded prepaid on receipt OF
price by S. B. Leonardo Co., Tampa, Fla.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Attemp. to Assassinate a Woman.

Luliug. "A young colored woman
named Miami Stewart, the mother of
two young children, was shot Friday
night while in bed, the guests of
neighbor. at about 1880 O'Clock some
unknown person poked q shotgun
through crack in the wall within Six
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
New Orleans Items.

The time of the Eads contract with
the government has expired. Tc
make up deficiencies during the past
twenty years, the contract will be
continued for year and half.
Manager Charley writes the French
Opera association that he is actively
at work engaging troupe for the
coming season.
Councilman Goebel of the fourth
ward announced at meeting of his
friends that he would support Vic
Mauberret for leader in the ward.
Certificates of registration up tc
Monday numbered 1880.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
Why the Minister Sighed.

Jingso-What did the minister say
when the plate came up? Hingso-41e
said he wouldn't mind SO much IL tbs
buttons were all alike
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

The drunkard's thread of life is evidently
wounded on reel.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15
AToRS.

snECULAToRS.
Have you lost money honestly th ,n%sS Wds No
the s,5 w S ssss
cago. bos'oh u, ,ss Bswers of Skin Information B.
Ags%ss.x sd p ssHs rhss gvs:
OF sered Bucket saops &d alleged sb sma
Erokers here and other lssdss Cities hsao nisS
isader Of Zig Brokerage concert, now , ossH
pr.ons AID IN I .MnS.l ST. Sl
Bncket shop Keepers recently convicted '''' nO'
talk on evils Of
5UokET SHoP9,. ),
Rail bonds of tbs Notorious Dean Gang h1eo ~
s76oo zach. How fools and thsir Nancy were , ssP,
srstsd by A Wall St. firm. How member Cnicsso
poard 81 Trade worked the nubt C. Find OUT xno
T SDatn dealing With An ExchsIss esboTsE:
Good Financial rating, fine pr )mlses OF eisuoIa
literature is no protection We know tne nohss
from the dishonest Brokers' hep0rtis 81 f0t CT
Ioctions Of accounts lost through Brokers epe'
risiiy Accounts examined and investigator. n -
ferences is Exchanges and 500 raj,
Us sRs. isHdsn'aGo wf 70 Sraad
street, New YORK.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

Conductor e. D. Loomis, Detroit, Mich.
saws. The effect of Halls catarrh cure il
wonder full Write him about it. Sold b!
druggists, 15c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-07-15

fuse piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION both IN
nv family and practice.--.Dr. e. W. oATTRR-
SON, Inkster, Mich, Nov. s, 1894.