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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
COTTON MILL PROJECT.

Opelousas. Owing to the inclem-
ency Of the weather, the meeting of
the Opelousas Business League, which
was to have been held Thursday night
for the purpose of taking some action
as to the raising Of funds to build q
cotton factory here, was postponed to
next Tuesday. The citizens are TAX
ing good deal of interest in the
movement, which, if successful will
be a great Improvement for Ope-
lousas. At a. regular meet
ing Willow Camp No. AZ, Woodmen
of the World, the following officers
were elected: Theophile Hollier, COM
mander; J. E. Allen, advising lieu
tenant e. L. Gil, clerk; P. Del
Buono, banker; Isadore Isaac, escort
DR.. I. e. Shute, physician; J. P.
Trosclair Waterman; W. L. Malone,
SENTRY; ". A. Sandoz, manager for
the term Of three years. y " In
the criminal court Friday Ferdinand
Deouen of Vile Platte, this parish,
charged with stabbing q negro with
intent to murder, was acquitted by
the jury.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
COOKED TO DEATH.

Elwood, Ind.-1mmersed in boiling
soup the two year old daughter OF
Peter Elder, a saloon keeper of this
city, was literally cooked 20 DEATH
The little tot was playing in the sa-
loon an6 in Etae momentary absence
Of her father clambered on o stand
upon which ten gallon can OF boil
ing soup, prepared For lunch, was
placed. With childish curiosity she
leaned over the can and losing he1
balance, fell into the boiling mass
Before her screams brought assistance
the little one was scalded 70 death.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

A New York minister recently 'ooA
occasion to deplore the tendency to-
ward popular amusements' why
he asked, "must we amuse our young
people SO much? Life is a place 70
work We have all eternity to play
IN" Just how the reverend gentle
man has assured himself on this point
is q mystery. His ideal Of eternity
| and it's possibilities is olStln''''
juvenile one.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

All fear of the determination OF "'lu
game on the Pacific coast has peen
dissfpated by the discovery that al
kinds of wild animals are seeking
refuge in the forest reservations where
they are immune from slaughter ana
thew are multiplying rapidly there.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
sI,AYERs OF JOHN HUNTER

gTAYERS OF JOHN hUN IHN'
Lake Charles. When court was
called to order Saturday morning
Jndpe Miller announced his decision
in the matter Of the preliminary ex-
animation Of Louis Beard and others
accused of killing John Hunter at
Jennings a few weeks ago. He ruled LED
that Beard be held under a %,OOo
bond and Vincent, Gray and Wright
under $3.50 each. The trial was con-
concluded at about 1920 frloay
night, and the judge reserved his oe'
oision until Saturday morning.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

and he was found near the place
where he had been left with hole
in his breast and his gun lying near
him, 1t is reported that he aocidently
shot himself. Mr.. Cambre was q
prominent man in St. Charles parish
and was universally respected, He Ia
survived by q widow and four chill
drnn
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
. STREET CAR COLLISION.

At11.10 O'Clock Saturday morning
in New Orleans in Canal street, near
St, Charles, car No. 121 OF the refers
avenue line, in charge Of Conductor
PIP. O'Brien and Motorman v MAI.
million, collided with car No. 1872 OF
the Rampant and Dauphine street tree
line, in charge Of Conductor Wm'
Rendefhuber and Motorman JOS
Archote. Conductor O'Brien Oh CAT
No, 19l was caught between the two
cars and had his right leg injured be-
tween the hip and knee. Inc COL
ductor was sent to his home oy III
snector Danna.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
FALLING OFF IN RECEIPTS.

Clinton. The receipts Of cotton
have fallen of here in the past week,
The rapidity with which it has been
marketed proves that the planters
have not held back their cotton. Ev-
erybody is done picking and some
gins have stopped running.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

From and after this date all num- nuns.
ina Of any kind on the reeaG nm
ola is positively pron'"'IhS ~vo on
der penalty Of treapassing' Aa y. ;o'
s found on this place without permission $40"
viII be considered trespa'',n ga anu ,uI pros
$3.50 "a 20 the full extent Of the law.
eSs'eo '" K. II. LEAKR.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
LOUISIANA AFFAIRS.
Young Woman Attempts
Suicide at Jennings.
THOMAS CANBRE KILLED.
COttOn All Out Clinton nAppointed Oa
the Police Jury, CaddO PARISH "A
Cotton Mill for OpslSusas.
SHOT WAS FATAL.

John Henry, the negro who was
shot by Patrolman VIM. Gibbons Of
the seventh precinct station on No
vember 80, at Coliseum and General
Taylor streets, New Orleans, died at
the Charity Hospital Saturday even
ing from the effects of his wounds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

An experiment is being tried on an
Illinois railroad to utilize fine coal
dust as fuel for the locomotives. Inc
dust is ground to a powder and leu
to the furnace much the same as IL
It were gas. If the experiment proves
successful it will make material re-
duction in the cost of operation
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
NATcHITocHES, IA.

Maintained by tho State for th'
raining OF teachers. Affords thorough
Ureunretion for the pr ofesSion OF teach
ms; fall course Of academic study
nT 9 training in the art OF teach
inc, one year of daily practice J.. IN
model schools under guidance OF skill
ed training teachers. Glass work e e:
IN the best of modern thought
IN matter and method of instruction
Diploma entities graduate TO teach ea;oSo in
snT public school OF LoujsisnA without
examination. 1880,
Tuition free to students who teacf
ono year after graduation. Entire sn 4
Uenss for session of eight month, sly
Twelfth annual session begins OcS
J. 1895.
FIX catalogue write to No.
D. C. CALDWELL FTes'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

W. H. shipman, Beardsley, M'nn''
upder oath, says he suffered from aS''
uepsia for twenty-five years. Doctors o..
and dieting gave but little relief FL
nollv he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and uov eats what he likes and "
much a. he wants, and he feels like
nav man, It digests what you eat
Kilbouene & Forester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
ATTEMPTED TO KILL HERSELF

ATTEMPTED III hl111
Lake Charles. -The facts connected
with the attempted suicide OF MISS
Mary Curtis, who lies at deaths door
at the home Of Chas. Hoag, IN Oen,
ninps suffering from trlghtlul
wound inflicted on her head by ner
own hand, came to light Saturday
Mr.. Hoag had shotgun in the houSo'
Init thought its whereabouts was con-
ooo,ed from her. She managed 70 70
and it, however, and conveyed IL ~
her room secretly. THURSDAY aACoi
noon abe loaded the gun and lying
down on the bed, put the muzzle u
her head, and by reaching down n1 ni nae
aged to pull the trigger Inc No.
barrel was discharged, the load lnnlcU
inc a glanoing wound, tearing a por
tion of the skull away and ezpos,n
the brain. Had she pulled the o'iio
trigger, instant death WOUND nave -
suited.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
IN. N. MszheN, Morton, Wts., sag

W. We J~S"s AN0' 's ''
u consider One Minute Cough Cure
\ most wonderful medicine, quick and
safe" It is the only harmless RENEE
dy that gives immediate results. II
cures, coughs, colds, Group, bronchit-
Is. grippe, whcoping cough, pneuS
monia and all throat and lung diseases.
It's early use prevents consumption.
Children always like it and mothers
andorse it. Kilbousne & ForrestaT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
EXPOSITION A FINANCIAL FAIL
URE,

PariU.-The officials report the
finances Of the exposition shows a
loss of two million francs. The total
expenditure is 16, 800, 900 francs. The
receipts amounted to IA, 500, 900 francs.
The loss is less than in the case OF
either 0 t5 TBS aHFssGEd chancellor, K. P
Boonville. ind, says, "De"'s''
Witch Hazel Sal 70 SoOthes the most
delicate skin and heals the most stub
.o.n nicer with certain and good re
,ults." Cures pilss and skin diseases
Don't buy ar Imitation. KilOourne .
EoFrAstAS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
A FATHER WHIPS HIS SON.

Tee Johnson Is a fifteen'year-olo
oolored youth who is Of fixed opln,
inn that he has reached an age when
parental discipline is to be resented
Saturday afternoon the elder Johnson
undertook to give Lee trounclns'
The old man was proceeding nicely
with the corporal rebuke when Lee
distracted shooting iron from nis
leans and "pinked" the old man IL
the leg.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
~ noroon Prothonctary, WASH

IL. Carson, ProthonotarH WASH
,naton, Pa, says, "1 have found 10
aoI DYSPEPSIA Cure an excellent rem.
,dv in cas-, of stomach trouble, and
Rave derived great benefit from Id |.
r.e," It digests what you eat and
.ou not fail to cure. Kilbourns !
Oo,raataF
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
nA11GHTER's BODY IN A FISH
POND.

1,oudon.-The body Of Lady KaTh,
crime Manners, eldest daughter OF
the Duke of Rutland, who has oeen
Kissing since Friday, was found in q
fish pond in the grounds OF Dei'io0f'
Castle Saturday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

"No family can afford to be W'tnou'
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t Will ssop
a oouuh and cure cold quicker thnA
Anyother medicine" writes w. W.
vii Jams, Sterling Run, Pa 1t cures ,
oronr. bronchitis and all throat ana
lung troubles and prevents 00nS" VII
zion Pleasant and harmless AL
\ourne l. Forester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

From and after this la'e; all hunt,
me OF Of any kind on the Greenwood S:,oa
nlsntstion is positively IfohiSD, nea
pnder penalty of trespasaing. anyone
ifound on this place without perm'Sal s'a
III, III Se CONQUERED treSpa'sins sno
ssoSsoutsd to the full extent o. Wis
d. MISS s.MATrHEwS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
KILLS HIMSELF WHILE HUME
ING.

Evansville, St. Charles parish
Thomas Cambre, member OF the po-
lice jury of St. Charles parish anu
owner Of St. Rose plantation aooi-
dentally shot himself to death while
ont deer hunting. The accident &C.
curred near Evansville. Mr., Cambre
with party of friends rose very ear.
w. in the morning and went out tt
lii deer. He was given stand, anc
HI. friends we're to take other stands
and to drive the game. They had sue
coded in killing a buck, and wer
preparing to return home, when
pos noticed that Mr.. Cambre wa
missing. A search was made t0r MI
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

With the beginning Of the present
scbool term the teaching OF s'en0e
raphy, bookkeeping, typewriting anu
othor branches usually taught IN
nu0,ross schools has been introduced
in the public schools in many cities,
Chicago is among the NUMBER anu
t,oro tho innovation is the subject OF
mrcb comment, generally in OPPOSE
ton. This last Development II "
argued does not stand on a like foo'-
tho With manual training. The latter
:. MT q teaching Of trades, but OF
the principles of trades; it is a Tram,
,no ~ the senses and development
If latent ability. The other on tn'
contrary is the fitting Of persons a
.un,ic EXPENSE, for well-defned occu
,ot,ons, 1t is a serious blow at priv
.to schools, established to train people
3 ~ he stenographers and bookkeeper'
: and Il j. likely to work to the detr
e meut of those now employed in sue
: oon.cities by supplying more labor {
o t,is Kind than is needed. AS tt
y chicago DIRECTORS say, this departur
IN school methods can only be Justine
"a .. the first step in the developmel
it of the publie-schoOl system into II
as citing of pupils for work in all wal
m # life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
JUDGEMENT AGAINST MANCHEs-
TER,

acknowledgement for 95O pounds
,ros entered in the Queens Bench
court Saturday against the Duke OF
Manchester for wine and cigars sup
piled by city merchant Inc claim
wal not contested.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
AupAssADOR TO ITALY.

The senate Friday confirmed the
following nomination: George v L.
Mve-, of Massachusetts,, to be am
hassador to Italy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

q, CLARK, ChAuncey, Ga, says De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him
u piles thas lad afflicted him for
twenty years. IAis also q speedy cure
Tor skin diseases. Beware OF danger.
ana eoSnterfeits Kilbourne & FoE-
SsSt1g.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

TELEPHONING WITHOUT WIRES
Minneapolis. Telephoning without
wires was successfully accomplished
by transmitting the voice across the
Mississippi river near the Franklin
avenue bridge. Minneapolis, distance
Of over 1000 feet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

' Hunting Of all kinds, with dog E, OF
nm nO on the Rosebank, Pecan and In.
Alan Mound plantations, is HEREBY
n ,,,e under penalty OF trespas :
psr.ons found so engaged on any o.
Sheso places will be prosecuted 70 'n'
RuII extent Of tho law.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
WARNING.

The public iS hereby warned against
buvins wood, posts or timber OF any
hind from tenants on Ogden ana Oak'
10y plantation. Co.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

The teaching of agriculture Ill 'ne
country schools is receiving attention.
II IS believed that if the children Oh
farmers are taught regarding Soln0
things done on farms. and especl"liS
where mistakes are made they wiz
have q desire to learn more ana Will
take more interest in literature rela
ting to farming. The study OF ayr
culture in the schools will not CREAMY
interfere with other courses ana can
be made more interesting ii lectures
are given AMI practical demonstrations
made in botany, also showing the tex
ture Of sells, and the growing OIL ciop'
etc. 1t is possible that some ne'n''
of instruction may be deVlseu 'n"
will induce the young men to tak'
more interest in farming
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

Cleanse the liver, purify the biooa'
fn7igorato the body by using De"i'f'
Little Early Risers. These tsmou'
little pills always act promptly k"''
bouJne & Forester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
". W, LEAKB. in

r,orn and af.er this date, oil hunt
inc and fishing on the Cottage planta'
tion il positively prohibited under .1P pen on
s '1ty Of trespasaiug. Any one found IN, on on
st;, ulsce without permission will DC
S s.,, trespassing, and prosecuted
e The full extent Of the law
'" 49," RICHARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

Hunting Of any kind on drOon ,.;H"
r,sntotion, likewise SEEMING, Is positive
F. nrohibited under penalty OF srespsSs =.
XIV permission heretofore granted u
nv evoked No exceptions.
~" CBAs. II. REED.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
Warming.

The public is warned against buying
Are wood, posts or timber from tenants
m Rosedowp, Texas and HaSieWooo
oI.atot;ons JAS. P. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

Baton Rouge.-Gov. Heard has ap-
o,LoS Tobr yonnn n 4.,n,-,hT- -
- pDeT poiic SS jury Of Caddo parish 70
succeed J. M. Foster, deceased. Sec,
retary Of State Michel has issued
commissions to the newly elected OIL
GERS Of the towns OF Arcadia anO
Gihbaland.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

FOUR DEAD THREE DYING, ,,r
---Uy vuSo 1I1In0s AA0t"A
here, four persons are dead, three are
dying and two others are seriously
Ill There seems no doubt that they
are victims Of poison.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

From and after this date all hunting
. apv kind on Ambrosia and 1ndepena
snce plantation is positively prohib'
tied under penalty Of treSSpas,ing,
Any one found on these places , wl'nou'
nermission will be considered treSpasS,.
Inc, and prosecuted to the foil exten'
I =, ~ isI s. D. BARHov.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

From and after this date, all hunt
ine Of any kind on my place, PinedSi 70
i formerly owned by J. 8. Griffin y
positively prohibited under penalt Oh
trespsss. Any one found on this plaOs
' ";tbont permission will be considered
Irespassing and prosecuted to the i0'
,xtent OF the law.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
From and after this date, oil hunul

From and after this date, oil hunting
of apy kind on my places, Solitude {, a: and
swamp Tract is positively prohibited
under penalty of treSpass. Any one
found on these places without permlS:,
lion will be considered trespasFing and
prosecuted to the full extent OF tn'
W. B. SMITH.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
TWO HUNDRED DROWNED.

Canton. falling overheard OF
O. man on passenger boat in the West
river near Ho Ku, led to rush OF
some four hundred passengers to the
side of the vessel, which caused her to
sink, over two hundred persons being
drowned. .-.-.e-.a...,t,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
1rOfessiuuuI CARDS.
RosERr sEmRLE,

Attorney at Law,
Will practice in the conrts Of tht
18th and l4th judicial districts. Dur
ing vacation, will meet clients at tins
Burton House in Bayou Sara wheneyec
requested.
PoIat coupee Postonlce, Ia
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22

4 think DeWitt's Little Easly
Iaisers are the best pills in the world :"
.sys W. E. lake, Happy Creek, w.
They remove all distractions OF the
liver and bowels, act quickly and neves
r;,,a Kilbourne & Forester.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
MOTT SENTENCED TO DEATH

MISUNDERSTANDING at the war
aonartment discloses the fact that a
roeord is on file here in the case Oh
Tjnas skinner, Connecticut volun-
t n who is reported in the news DIS
patches to have been sentenced a1u;u ~
daetb in the Philippines for sleeping
On his post.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-22
FOR A DOLLAR.

Louis johnson, a twenty one-year'
old negro, shot and killed his para
mour, Viola Preston, at their home at
No. 1900 Claiborne street, about noon
Saturday, and then attempted to COM
mit suicide. It all happened over
$50 which the woman had taken out
of Johnson's trousers pocket.
APPOINTED ON THE POLICE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-21
HOss11d OIcISlTY.
Smoke the Admiral Dewey.

Smoke the Admiral Dewey.
Earl Clark's barber shop for flrst.class
work.
Go to Pettyjohn's for oil kinds OF
dress goods, shirt waists, etc.
The reserved seats are selling fast for
Faust at the opera house tonight.
Mrs. j f Lathrop has returned from
the city with a large new stock of
trimmed hats.
a movement is on foot among some Of
our young people t. organize dramatic
club for the coming winter.
The ladies are cordially invited to
attend ur millinery opening on Friday
aud Saturday, Sept 2srh and 29th.
Mrs. f a. BIvINs.
Miss Ada Prato Of Saginaw, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Moore, f,r the past few weeks, returned
home Wednesday.
1t looks very much as if Alma was
to have a band again. & Q Ward has
been MT work during the past week
securing members and has met with
good success.
If you anticipate purchasing anything
in new dress-skirt or waist material
don't fail 70 inspect the large assortment
of up.to date goods just placed on sale
at f. Il Pollasky's
A card received from Ell Hutchings
states that he is nicely located in
Wichita, Kas He says thag small
cyclone passed over there a few days
ago doing considerable damage but no
lives were lost.
The fourth act OF Faust shows the
Shrine Of the VIrgiu-the gorgeously H.
Illuminated electric star drops. with the
blue dome of heaven pallng into dark
ness, bedecked here and there with
twinkling stars. Opera house tonight.
w. II Seward of Adrian has been in
Alma the greater part of this week. Mr..
Seward Is the gentleman representing
the Page Wire Fence 90. who was here
several weeks last fall buying old iron
and we would advise the farmers herea-
bouts to chain up their mowers, binders,
plows and other farm implements COM
posed of iron.
Those contemplating moving from one
township to another must remember that
should they move after September 9th
they lose their vote. II they move from
one precinct to another after October 9th
they lose their vote. To be legal voter
one must have resided in the state six
months, in the township or county sixty
days and in the precinct thirty days.
The election this year comes on Tuesday,
November 9th.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
LIVELY BERRY PICKER
ASTOklSHES ALL WIC0MIC0.
Dayton McClain Proves So Neat and
Speedy That He Is the Marvel
of His Associates.

The Salisbury (Md) Sentinel says:
Dayton McClain, Wicomicos champion
strawberry picker, on Samuel G.
Hearn's farm last Monday, excelled all
of his previous records for fast and
clean picking. Mr.. McClain was sick
when he began to pick, but as he warm
ed up to his work, about 8 o'clock,
made the following marvellous records:
SO quarts in 60 minutes, Ga quarts in so
minutes, 43 quarts in 80 minutes. and
quarts in 2A minutes. He picked and
delivered to the packing house during
the day 613 quarts of strawberries free
from chaff, long stems, and green ber-
ries, and not averaging one capped ber
ry to the quart. One who considered
himself fast picker started out to race
him on Monday, but was left away be-
hind. Mr.. McClain picking 80 quarts
to his opponents Z. The above would
seem uncreditable were it's accuracy
not vouched for by Mr.. Hearn and fam
lily and other reputable citizens. Mr..
Hearn says he has not a neater picker
than Mr.. McClain in his patch, al
though the latter can pick as many
berries as any three pickers Mr.. Hearn
has, and can average the day through
five quarts to the ordinary picller's one.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

ten and five dollar gold piece was
held in Academy Hall Wednesday night
before a crowd of appreciative friends.
The contestants and their subjects fol-
low: Miss Martha Truitt Belts, Ocean
View, "The Evils of Intemperence; 4"
Miss Alverda H. Lafferty, Leipsic.
Living for Purpose;' Miss Mary E.
Friedel, Viola, "The Artificial versus
the Real" Miss Bertha c. Stengle, of
Georgetown, "The Wreckers;" Miss
Nettie ]. Watson. Laurel Does 1t Pay
to Sacrifice Self for Principle?"
The essays were so we'll delivered
that the judges-Secretary of State
James H. Hughes, Henry Ridgely, Jr.,
and Mrs. Bensah Watson-had
much difficulty in reaching a decision.
1t was finally decided to divide the
hlonors between Miss Lafferty, Miss
Friedel and Miss stengle, and at the
Commencement exercises they each re-
ceived a prize of So.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
HEROISM IN BURNING THEATRE.
Lives Were Saved at Fire in Mil
ford Pleasure House.

Lives were saved at a fire in the
theatre Of the New Century Club at
Milford Wednesday night, by the hero
ism OF Frank L. Finlaw, the Milford
merchant. Some young society people
of Milford were rehearsing for drama
when Mr.. Finlaw saw that the drapery
was on fire. He jumped on the stage
and began to fight the flames with his
hat, but soon saw that it did no good.
and that the drop curtain would soon
be in flames. He then used his hands
to tear down the curtain, and in doing
so he was burned very badly on both
hands. He stamped out the flames
himself.