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The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
GOAL FAMINE
In France Affords Market for AmeRis
can Products.

In France Affords . Market for AmeRH"
can Products.
The coal famine imminent in France
affords an opportunity for American
coal of all grades In these markets.
The coal famine that has existed in
France and large part Of Europe dur
ing the present winter and the conse-
ouent high price Of all kinds Of fuel
have called very general attention to
the coal supply Of the world. The sit
uatIon Is supposed to be due to the
war in the Transvaal and the strikes
In the French coal districts. 1t could
also be attributed to the unexampled
activity in the channels Of manufac-
ture. which enc and all rest upon coal
as their foundation and have been
steadily increasing their consumption
for the last decade. The governments
Of several European nations have been
asked to take prompt action In the d.
rection of protecting their mines. The
annual coal output Of France Is about
Lwo-thirds Of the consumption. The
railroads In France consume annually
about 4,5O0,O 900 tons; the metallurglcal
establishments, 100000 tons; the
mining industry, 100000 tons-over
half the output. 1t is asserted, but not
authoritatively, that France can great
" augment her output of coal. The
more general opinion is that the coun-
lrv will have to look for her coal sup
pIy to the United States and other
lands, where there are rich mines yet
untouched.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
A Murderous NIadmau.

New Orleans. VIM. H. Robinson
man recently discharged from the
state insane asylum as cured, deliber-
ately murdered VIM. s. Stoessel in his
own home, Monday. A crowd pursued
him, threatening lynching, and he kill
cd young man named Whitaker, one
Of his pursuers, and shot a policeman.
After running mile he found refuge
In the parish prison, where Sheriff
Klock and his men kept the crowd at
bay with Winchesters until Robinson
was locked up.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Mr.. Edmund Barton, who goes to
London to represent New South Wales
during the passage of the common
wealth bill, of which he Is part author,
is a personal friend as well as a col
league in many fights for. the national
idea Of Mr.. Deakin, who represents
Victoria, so that the twain will speak
with one voice. Mr.. Barton is a pro-
tectionist, an incisive speaker, a skill
full lawyer, an excellent conversation
alist. AS an instance Of his scrupulous
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Another Shoe Factory Started.

Hammond.-F. r. Sanders, one of
the lumber dealers OF this city, has
sold his business to L. D. Spencer,
and, in company with T. NJ. Camp
bell and A. J. Potter, will engage in
the shoe manufacturing industry. The
1umUer snsds formerly used by Mr..
eaunders will be transformed into and
used ss factory. L. Wahl, who is
an experienced man at the business,
1t Is said, will be manager. This will
make three shoe factories at this
place,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
MOnOcacy Held Her Fire.

Washington. reported action
Of the Qunboat Monocscy in falling to
respond after she had been fired upon
from the Taku forts, is understood
to have been received with surprise
BY the president, who requested an
explanation of the matter, which has
not yet been furnished. This was
made known in official quarters. to
offset the published intimatlon that the
Monocaoy would not have failed to re-
spond unless she had been ord sred to
hold her fire.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
CHINESE roor BINDING.
Opposition Developing to That An'
Client aud Torturing Custotn.

Opposition Developing to Thss AA
Client aud Torturlng Custom
Some influential Cinnamon aso no"
advocating the abolition Of that snock-
Ing and cruel custom Of foot binolng 10
prevalent id the celestial empire. no"
common this custom is in China ana
how fatal to the welfare of the women
is little appreciated In America. some
Chinese girls are permitted to go WIFE
unbound feet until they are . years
old, when the time arrives TOR the
bandaging process to begin, and the
golden lilies," as these deformed feet
are called, must be nodded. The BAN
dage used for this purpose is mace OF
substantial webbing two and one-haii
inches wide. The process Consists prae-
tically in doubling the toes and heels
together, with the toes, except the Dig
one, bent under. The women, when the
object has been accomplished, and the
foot is encased in the tiny shoe, staiid
upon the tip of the heel and the tip Oh
the big toe. This, of course, cannot be
accomplished at once, but 1t Is the
product OF long and torturing ordeal
At first the bandages are applied rather
loose, but periodically they are drawn
tighter and tighter, as the feet yield to
the pressure OF the webbing. The heel,
when the foot Is encased in the shoe,
rests on q tiny platform of wood fitted
above and behind the heel for that pur-
pose. The suffering endured by the
victim during the process is beyond de-
scription, and 1t is not an uncommon
occurrence for outraged nature to pro-
test, and such diseased condition OF
the feet to ensue as to render neces-
sary their amputation. Sometimes the
children will not submit to the opera
ton, and their obstinacy results IN
saving the feet. Many children cry
through the long hours of the night
and bring on various nerve troubles.
The New York Tribune states that feet
are bound to a smaller size in Foochow
than in any other part of China. for
the fashionable shoe is only two and
half inches long, and the consequent
fissure where the sole of the
foot should be is about three
inches deep. The feet of a Chinese
woman WELD an important influence
over her life. When she Is to be be-
trothed the size of her feet must be
ascertained for the suitor. and great
Is the disappointment If the brides
feet prove larger than anticipated.
When the wedding day arrives the
bride draws the bandages as snugly as
possible. The soles of the tiny shoes
are purchased with holes ready made
in the wood near the border, in order
that the wearer may embroider the
shoes and stitch them to the wooden
soles, for the women make their own
shoes
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Young Lady KILLED by Lightning.

Houma.-Miss Mary Louise Bou-
dreaux, daughter Of Mr.. Ernst Bou-
dreaux, of the Lacache plantation,
located about twenty miles from the
town Of Houma, was killed by light
ming during a thunder storm Friday
morning. The young lady was peel
ing potatoes in the kitchen, when the
building was stuck. She was sitting
at the kitchen table. She was killed
instantly. The girls father was not
injured. The continued bad weather
has ruined the gardens in this sec.
ton, and work on plantations has
been been at O stand still for several
weeks.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
DOCTOR AND PREACHER

A Noted Ante. Bellum Character Who
Gould Also Put Up stiff Flight
Zone OF the noted ante-bellum char
acters OF the SOUTH" says q Georgian,
was Dr. McKane, who lived between
Washington and Augusta. Hs was a
physician Of the old school. and being
also a man Of strong religious views,
he was In the habit of occasionally
preaching in the rural churches. Physi-
cally McKans was a giant, and II he
failed to convert a sinner by word OF
mouth he was not averse to finishing
the argument with his fsts; SO. need
less to say, his proselyting was stngu-
larly successful. One Sunday, as the
story goes, he drove to q neighboring
village for the purpose of holding serv-
ices, and was met as he descended
from his buggy by the local black
smith, who was the bully Of the COM
munity. The blacksmith had heard OF
the Doctors prowess, and, regarding
his presence as a mepace to his own
prestige. decided not to let him
preach. Well, stranger, who be y.
anyhow he asked as a starter. plant
ing himself in the visitors path. MY
name is McKane,' replied the doctor,
and I've come to hold meeting In the
church yonder.' My name is Bill
Williams said the blacksmith, and
I'm here to tell y that y can't hold no
meetin' in this town today. That's
something we'd best settle Immediate
ly,' said McKane. with perfect cool
ness, and proceeded to pull off his coat.
The blacksmith had the advantage of
brute strength, but McKane was
skillful boxer. and after few swift
passes he saw an opening and knocked
his man down. The bully got up raw
ing and was promptly floored again,
The third time McKane stretched his
adversary out he jumped on his chest
and began slugging him about the
face. Hold on beloved the black.
smith, splitting out a couple Of teeth
I've gotter 'nuffl' DO I preach here
today?' asked McKane. landing stiff
punch on his nose. Yes! yes!' yelled
the other;. preach all y want to!
And will you come and hear me-?
continued the doctor, hitting him q
terrific lick in the eye Yes! I'll come!
All right, brother said the fighting
parson, rising and wiping his hands;
the services will begin at 10 sharp.
The blacksmith kept his word and waa
on the front bench. They say he after.
ward became q class leader"
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Where Tommy Got His Mama.

Every British reader should know
the origin of the sobriquet Tommy
Atkins" Tommy Atkins was the
name of sentry who, when the Euro.
peans in Lucknow were flying for the
residency, from the mutineers, refused
to leave his post, and 80 perished.
After that 1t became the fashion to
speak OF a conspicuously heroic soldier
in the fights with the rebels as "a
regular Tommy Atkins"
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
TAYLOR CLOSELY GUARDED.
But the Great Strain is Beginning to Tell
on Him.

on Him.
Philadelphia. - Broken in health
and spirits, ex.Gov. W. S. Taylor, Of
Kentucky, started for Niagara Falls,
Monday night. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Taylor, and four detectives
followed close at their heels.
Two Of the officers represented the
state Of Kentucky and bear warrants
for the arrest of Mr.. Taylor upon
charges growing out of the assassina
tion Of Governor GoebeL. The other
two are employed by Mr.. Taylor to
guard his person. His stay in this city
was devoid OF personal pleasure. He
accepted Of but one invitation and de-
MED himself to everybody who called
upon him at the hotel where be made
his headquarters. HI came here to at
TEND the republican national C0nven-
ticl as delegate at large only after
having been assured that no requisi-
tion calling for bis enforced return to
Kentucky would be honored. The
strain is telling on both Goyenor and
Mrs. Taylor. All the time they were
in the city their rooms were closely
guarded and Mrs. Taylor personally
answered every rap on the door. She
denied herself to all callers, and was
on the verge of collapse several times
1t is understood that Mr.. Taylor will
not be surrendered to the Kentucky au-
thorlties by Governor Roosevelt, and
that he will be immune from arrest
uutit ho stIdff return TO Indiauu, wtIere
be Is now making his home or until
such time as he shall return to Ken.
tucky Of his own voIition.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
NINE AMERICANS KILLED.
Our Troops We're Asbushed and Suffered
Heavy Losses.

Our Troops We're Asbushed and Suffered
Heavy Losses.
Manila. detachment of forty men
Of the fortieth regiment, Capt. Thos.
Miller commanding, left Cayan de
Misamis, Island of Mindanao, scout
ing, June IS. During the morning of
June IA they encountered a strongly
ambushed and entrenched force OF the
enemy. The Americans attempts to
charge were frustrated by the Filipino
pitfalls and traps. The advance line
consequently was under q heavy fire
in front and on its flanks and fell
back on CAgsyan. The American loss
was nine men killed and two officers
and ten men wounded.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Medical Rn,lr Il ea.

"Know Thyself," book for men only,
sent Free, postpaid, sealed, to any male
reader mentioning this paper. &c. for post
age The Science OF Lille. or Self-Preserva-
tion, The Gold Medal Prize Treatise, the best
Medical Book OF this or any age, $40 pp.,
with engravings and prescriptions. Only
&c, paper covers, Library Edition, full
gilt $l.O0. Address the Peabody Medical
Institute, No. BuIflnch St, Boston, Mass,
the oldest and best in this country. Write
to-day for these books; keys to health.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Renr Portion of City Flooded.

Alexandria.-A heavy rain fell here
Saturday morning, accompanied by
heavy wind and considerable thunder
and lightning, and continued with
but little interruption until 2 pm.
The rear portion of the town was
flooded.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Gloomy Crop Reports,

Montgomery, Ala.-Reports received
1t the state agricultural department
sre the gloomiest ever received at this
SEASON OF the year. Plsatsrs are twen-
" days behind with work and contlnu.
ous rains and cool nights are destruc-
live to crops, especially cotton.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Three Unknown Dead.

Nashville, Tenn.-Three unknown
negroes, two women and one man, were
found dead beside the tracks of the
Louisville and Nashville railway, three
and q half miles northeast of the CITY.
Monday. 1t is supposed that Sunday
night they crossed from one track to
another to avoid a train and were
struck BY another passing train.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Medicine Houaa Burned

Monroe. medicine house of
DR.. Alex. Mitchell Medicine Company
was destroyed by fire Friday night at
about l o'clock. The stock was in
sured. The loss is estimated at about
$4,000. The origin of the fire is un-
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisement of J. & c. Mcguire Med. CO.,
of ST. Louis, Mo. This firm is one of the
oldest in the United tates, established in
1871. Their Benne Plant, Condurango and
other preparations are known the world over,
are used by our Amy and Navy. Call at
your druggist and get booklet FREE, same
Is well worth reading,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
ATLANTA GA Oct lat '0q

Allow me to thank you for the good
your Tetterine has done me. Four
boxes cnred me of o case of Tetter,
after trying specialists and spending
several hundred dollars and getting no
benefit from them. Henry W. John
son, 2SlI Marietta street. 30 cents
box at druggists, or by mail from J.
Z. Shupirine, Savannah, Ga.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

l concluded to try your medicine ma
I can truly say it does all that yos
claim for it to do.
Ten bottles OF Lydia E. Pinkhamt
Vegetable Compound and seven pael.
ages Of Banstive Wash have made
new woman Of me. have had NJ
womb trouble since taking the fifth
bottle. l weigh moro than l have IN
years +; can do all my own housework
sleep well, have good appetite and
now feel that life is worth living. I
owe all to Lydia e. Pinkhsm's Vegeta.
be Compound. l feel that II has saved
my life and would not be without IL ior
anything. am always glad torecom
mend your medicine to all my sex, iorI
know if they follow your objections,
they will be cured. ."-MRs. .Axsn
THOMPSON, South Hot Springs, Ark. j
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Moth ht FAnlk.

she-"You don't kiss me like you
did before we were married" He
mo? And before we were married
you never tried to kiss me when you
had a mOuthful Of plns."-Indlanapo-
lis Press.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Rain Has Done More Harm Than Good.


Rain Has Done More Harm Than Good.
Lake Charles. - There are some
whom the the rain has benefited, but
it has damaged a larger number. A
large majority Of the rich farmers and
canalmen desire dry weather until
about July 1st. Logmen have got
nearly all their logs into the river and
new want dry weather to enable them
to engage in hauling logs from the
pineries to the creeks. Truck farmers
welcome q shower, but were disap-
pointed when they received a pro-
longed and heavy downpour.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Are You Usino Allen,s Foot.E,se?

1t is the only cure for Swollen, smarting,
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, q
powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures
while you walk. At all druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Oimsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

To Cure q Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BnoNo QUlNINB TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails To cure.
e W. GROYE's signature Is on each box. Doc
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Chicago detectives are much puzzled tC
discover that Ber illon measurements taken
some years ago when a criminal was boy
do not fl him now as Q man.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

"The colonel's been getting the drop
on somebody, guess"
Yes; he evident has O drop too
much, and nobody ever knew him TO
buy any liquor himself!"-Detroit
Journal.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

The gun which ou. troops captured at
Dronfeld was the very weapon which Lord
Armstrong presented to the Beers in 1873 to
defend themselves against the attacks of the
BasutOs,-Duudee Courier
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

In Paraguay, a gentleman is enjoined by
the laws of good society to kiss every lady to
whom he is introduced,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

A ships cargo of beer said to have been
lost n Philippine watersis suspected of hay
ing run upon bar,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Jno. B. MoEwen, Proprietor.
FOR HEALTH, REST AND PLEASURE
Try EAuderda1e Springs.

NOTED for the number OF Springs, and the Vari
ETY. and Curative Virtues Of the Mineral Waters.
FAMOUS for Wonderful Cures Of Chronic Stom
ach, Bowel, Liver, Kidney. Skin and Malaria
troubles. Beautiful Buildings and Grounds Splen
Hot SPRINGS, Ark, for Rheumatism and Kindred
diseases. Address Lauderdale springs, Lauder
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

During the visit of the Queen to Ireland
the prerogative of the Lord Lieutenant was
abrOgated temporarily,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Shooting ARRAY on mly Plantation.

Shooting ARRAY on mly Plantation
Natchez, Miss. s.-The train crew on
the incoming passenger train on the
Natchez, Red River and Texas Rail
road, ARRIVING at Vidalia, La, satur-
day night, report killing on Emily
plantation, on Lower Black river,
Catahoula parish, on Friday evening.
The rel ort is that. Wash Hunter shot
and killed Robert Hill. No further
particulars can be obtained.
Unfortunate Stranger Dies at II. r. Depot.
Monroe unfortunate white man
was found OF the Iron Mountain de-
pot in q dying condition, Friday, and
before medical attention could be ad-
ministered he died. There was found
on his person a note, which read:
"Kind Friends, One and All-If I
die before l wake, please send my
body to Midland City, or the addre
of my mother, Mrs. Mary A. Higgins.
G. A Smith"
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Mrs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing intama-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

If you want "gcod digestion to wait upon
your appetite you should always chew tar
of Adams Tutti Frutti.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

The dirt that the citizens are still getting
IL their milk indica es that the producers of
milk for city use have not yet fully learned
the lesson of cleanliness.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

There are only IL bald-headed men il the
English house of commons. A gallery view
of the pates in our house of representatives
gives different impression.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-MRs. THos. Rob-
BINS, Maple st. Norwich, N. Y, Feb, II, 100.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness
Sfter first days use OLD r. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. q trial bottle and treatise free DIR. r.
ID. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Prof. Chas. P. Curd, ST. Louis, No., writes:
We unhesitatingly attribute the recovery
AM continued good health of our little boy
to TEETBINA (Teething Powders)
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

The elephant beetle" of Venezuela is the
largest insect in the world. A full-grown
one weighs half pound,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Mr.. McNeally's Long Island hen has q
lively rival for the incubator purse,in that
Rhode Island biduy that lays dozen eggs
day. Prospe rity has evidently struck the
hen GOODS,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
The Mnrnine Dram.

An Edinburgh professor says It Ia
The morning dram" which Is the curse
Of the country.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
use PUrNAR FADELEss DYES. Sold by all
druggists.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is q bottle OF GROVES TAsTEhEgs
CHILL TONIC. It is simply iron and Quinine in
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 900.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

II Paris and the Parisians can do away
with the corset the rest of the world will
IND 1t both easy and fashionable to do 80.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
World to End This Yea

This Is the recent decision of one OF the
prominent societies Of the world, but the ex
act day has not yet been fixed upon, and
while there are very few people who believe
this prediction, there are thousands of Others
who not only believe, but know that Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters Is the best medicine t.
cure dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation bill
BUSINESS or liver and kidney troubles. A fail
trial will certainly conyinceyou of its value
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

When man is always Dragging about the
mint OF money he is making, you may de-
pend upon it that there's good deal of coun.
terfeit about it.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Mr. Edmund Rarton who 0oos

Uncle Sam uses the best Of everything,
Uncle Sam uses Carter's Ink. He knows.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
RoanoEo Red SuIDhur SOrIngs, Via Salem, Va.

Opens June LIST, one Of the best family resorts In
the mountains OF Va. No malaria. Elevation 2 2OO
II Sulphur, Chalybeate and Freesto o Waters,
Resident phi, sician. Long Distance Tel. conee-
ton Reasonable rates. write Tor descriptive PAM
phlet. J. II. Chapman Manager.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
SUMMER RESORTS,
ElREST LODGE SANAI0RluM,

Mount Airy, HRborsham County, Georgia.
For nervous inValids, chronic dyspeptios, tsrdy
eonvRlescents, and especially that class Of sufferers
who could not be cured at home By the use Ofdrugs
are solicited.
Scientific, modern, successful treatment, under
competent medical supervision. Lodge thorough.
" equipped, Nigh altitude, pure air. Beautiful
days. cool nighss. Address, Forest Lodge, Mount
Airy, Georgia.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
LOUISIANA NEWS NOTES
IRON MOUNTAIN TRAIN HELD UP AND
ROBBED

Near Ola, La---Two Suspects Arrested---A
New Shoe Factory for Hammond-.-A
Young Lady of Near Houma Killed by
Lightning Other Items Of Interest.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
EERNVALE SPRINGS, Tenn.

Best, Cleanest and Cheapest Resort in Tennessee.
Send postal 10 proprietor for full information and
rates.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

ut makes man so sad to get 40 stout tn at
he can't lun upstairs" What do you think
of me I've got so stout that can't run down.
stairs"
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
TO WOMEN Who DOUBT.

Every Suffering Woman Should Re., =,
letter and be Convinced that Lys,. - =
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ~ :
Cure Female Weakness.
=, ~;
~ have been troubled with fefn.ls
weakness in its worst form =.
about ten years. I had leucorrhas
and was so weak that I could NJ
do my housework. I also had fan.
ing of the womb and infammatiop !,
the womb and ovaries Hxs
and at menstrual
periods / suffered ter Nk "a
ribly. At times my M
back would ache
very hard. Icould s.y
not lift anything IS
or do any heavy -s<
work; was notable
to stand on my feet. ~a49sS.sSV
My husband spent IE,s...A NA
hundreds ofdollars
for doctors but
they did me no
good. After . time aK.Z.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

About so per cent of the schoolboys of the
District of Columbia u tobacco in some
form.