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ownership of the Naturai Bridge.

Owing to the question whether the
records of Rockbridge County, Vir-
ginia, show that the Natural bridge
was owned by Thomas Jefferson, Judge
William p Huston of the County Court
has looked up the title to the property
as shown by the records and found
the following interesting data in re-
gard to it: A patent for the Natural
bridge was granted to Thomas Jeffer-
son July 8, 1774, and was signed by
Dunmore, Acknowledgements of the
colony OF dominion of Virginia. The
survey began ''at two poplars on n
line of Hugh Barclays land" and 15T
acres Of land were in the tract, says
the Baltimore Sun. The land was de-
vised by Jefferson to his daughter,
Martha Randolph, subject to the pay
ments of his debts. In order to pay
the debts the land had to be sold, and
was conveyed to Jack Lakeland Nov.
2, 1886, by Thomas Jefferson Ran
dolph, executor of Thomas Jefferson,
aud assented to by Martha Randolph, ,
then residing in Boston, Mass, and
reo1ded in Albemarle County, Vir-
glnin.
Walter R. Cole bought the property
from Lakeland in 1915; John Luster
bought it from Cole; Lewis Harman
from Luster; NJ. G.. Harman from
Lewis Harman; A. w. Harman, Jr. 3,
present treasurer of Virginia, from NJ g.
G. Harman, and the late Col. Henry
G. Parsons from A, w. Harman, Jr.
-CbicapO Record
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Christine sat at the foot of the cliff
dreaming-not that she was asleep,
but lost in reverie. The sun made
her long braided hair shine like haio
as she rested her cheek on her hand
and dreamed. Her thoughts were
far away, and she did not notice that
some one had quietly rowed his boat
within short distance of where she
sat. He was evidently an artist, for
Mt his feet in the boat lay an open
portfolio.
He dropped his oars, entranced at
the unexpected and lovely vision.
The hower-likc face of the girl, the
quaint costume short brown wooden
skirt, a chemisette of snowy linen, n
black velvet bodice and red stock
ing cap on her cleaning hair.
What study for his next exhibit
lion! Snatching his pencil, he made
u hasty sketch of the little figure,
with the cliffs looming up behind, the
placid water almost touching her feet.
She was surely fairy of this land of
romance, and presently the little elves
would come to seek her. He could
almost fancy them whispering to her
now. Having finished the sketch, he
gently rowed ashore.
Christine started with surprise as
he leaped from the boat, but was re-
assured by the respectful manner in
which he addressed her.
81 beg your pardon for intruding," :"
said he politely. 81 had no idea there
was anyone in this region but myself.
But will you kindly tell me the name
of this place? 1t is marvelously beau
tiful,' and he sat down on a rock
near by.
''That is the Naerofjord," she re-
piled, aud her eyes seemed fathoms
deep as she spoke. ''It is very beauti-
full, but sad thing happened here"
"What was that? Do tell me" he
asked, at the same time making
mental notes of the lovely model he
intended to reproduce on the other
side of the sea.
''Many years ago she went on, ''a
beautiful maiden lived on this noun
tain, and she sang so sweetly in the
evening that all were charmed who
listened to her. She was merry and
happy, and her songs were gay as any
birds. But one day stranger came
i'll his boat-even as you come now
and hearing the maiden singing as
she sat here, he praised her voice
and said m ny things which pleased
her. And after that they met here
every evening during the summer
time, and she was so happy, she sang
only for love of him. Though he lived
in distant country, she consented
to become his bride. He promised
to come for her when the leaves fell
in the forest, but he did not come.
The snow covered the mountains and
the spring melted it. and then she
knew she would see kim no more.
And her sad songs seemed like a
moan as the wind carried them out to
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sen. till one night n terrible storm
swept the ford and the girl did not
come home. They found her there
by the rock in the morning, where
the waves had washed her body on
the sand. And some say that on
stormy nights you can hear her moan
ing by the cliffs, for she still mourns
for the lover who promised to come.
l never sit here at sunset but think
of her."
"Thank you," responded the artist,
'I didn't know the story, but L can
quito believe it of such a place as
this. Do you live on the rnountain?"
and he noted the small feet and the
| delicate hands, which did not look as
if they had ever done much work.
Eyes, have lived here with grand
father since was a little child. My
parents were lost at sea. Would you
like to see grandfather" she asked,
without shadow of mistrust and
apprehension. ''He is very fond OF
company"
The artist readily asserting, Chris
tine led him through the gorge to the
other side of the mountain, where a
fine old house stood in it's shelter.
The old sailor looked true de-
scendant of the vikings as he sat in
the porch, from where he could view
the ford in all its changing majesty.
He welcomed the traveller royalty,
and a servant brought him a draught
of wine and some curious confections.
Christine sat at her grandfather s
feet listening to his wonderful tales OF
the northern seas, and the moon was
high in the heavens when the artist
departed after promising the old man
to return the next day for a sail in his
queer looking vessel.
The rooms of the Art Club were
thronged with artists, connoisseurs,
patrons and men of wealth and fash
ion.
In one corner n butterfly group o.
girls hovered round canvas marked
1854"
"Oh, what is that?" ''Did yor
ever see anything so charming?
'W hat lovely hair'' "What is il
called?"
The catalogue answered the ques
ton: 'An Evening Dream in Norway
by o. B"
Suddenly there was hush, AM
the admiring group turned to look a
fair, golden haired girl who had jus
entered talking to distinguished
looking man. Though dressed in thu
prevailing fashion, there could be nj
mistaking her. She was undoubtedl.
the original of the Norwegian maidei
in "3S4."
Not without result had this ma,
with the keen sense of romance spen
two months amid the enchanting
atmosphere of the Norwegian lake.
and mountains, in company with thu
grand old Norseman and his lovel.
granddaughter. Unlike the lover il
the ancient legend, he did not promis,
to return for his bridge. but won and
married her on the very mountain
where at sunset he had first seen ne
dreaming by the ford, and carried
her off to his western home, to in
, spire him in his art forever. .-Bostoi
|, | Post
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Tn. Health and Pleasure Resort.

OF Texas, Mexico, Arizona and Cali
fornia are quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Sunset Route. Daily through
service from New Orleans to San
Francisco via Houston, San Antonio,
Ell Paso and Los Angeles. Special
semi-weekly service, Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and
Thursdays, composed of Buffet Smok-
ing Car, containing Bath Room and
Barber Shop. Drawing Room Compart-
q ment Car, regular Pullman Sleepers,
and Dining Car (meals a la carte), all
OF the latest design and most luxuri-
ously appointed. Direct connections
made at New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-
ion cheerfully furnished by w. G.
Neimyer G. w. A. So. Pac. Co., 23S
Clark St, Chicago; w. H. Connor.
Coml Agt., Chamber Commerce Bldg.
Cincinnati, o., w. ]. Berg. TRAY. Pass.
Agt., geo Ellicott Square. Buffalo.
n. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
HOw's Thisy

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall S
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West 6 Truax Wholesale Druggists. Toledo
o.; Walding, kinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free Price
15c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

How Berlin Treats prunAnrd. Z

The new civic law book of Berlin
contains a paragraph under which in
veterate drunkards may be placed I'M
der guardianship The paragraph speci-
fies ''all persons who through drunk
enness are unable to support their fam
lilies or become Il danger to their neigh
bors." In consequence of this law the
guardian. as in case of minors, is re-
sponsible for the actions of his ward,
and can place him in reform institu-
ton If found necessary to do SO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
The My,tery of Du.t at Sea,

1t is puzzling fact that the decks of
sailing vessels show dust at night, even
If washed in the morning. and no work
is done during the day. This is like in
digestion and dyspepsia, which creeps
on one unawares. The only way to
cure them is by the use of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which also prevents
malaria, fever and ague.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
An AII-Ncar Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March |, 1900 a most desirable. attrac-
tive and convenient resort for health and pleas
ure seekers. Ideal climate, pure sparkling
water, best accommoda tions. Through Sleep
ers via Frisco Line Write for particulars to
Manager Hotel or TO any representative OF
Frisco Line
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
Road building in Cuba.

Road building and restoration in
Cuba present difficulties not to be
found in more tropical countries,
but the work is of urgent and impera.
tive necessity, and Governor General
Wood will engage In it at once with
his accustomed energy. The field is
broad enough for tho full exercise OF
all his capabilities and resources.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

Are you the best man at Billy Brown $
wedding?" mo; | attend as guilty by
stander." What do YOU mean?" II in
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
Miners and Prospectors' Excursion to
New MeNicO.

February 18th Santa Fe Route VIII sell
tickets to New Mexico points at very
low rate. giving stopover privileges on
return trip. Good thirty days. Get full
particulars 1900 Lawrence street
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

The handwriting expert was foored
that time" How "a woman's letter
was produced in evidence, and he could
mt tell whether she wrote the first page
first or the last page first"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

''Our wedding is off, Whats the
trouble?" "She wanted to have her name
engraved Babe on the wedding cards"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

That is the meanest dentist / ever
saw" 1.-THE one next door?" Yes; he
keeps n phenograph in his office so peo-
Pile who have their teeth pulled are afraid
TO make a sound"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

"Tve Just had a letter from our con
gressman." What does he want? He
SAYS he can't make hit in public life
unless some of us start n lot of political
rumors for him to deny.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
In Use For over 80 Years.

She-"Men are more conceited about
their looks than women" He-"Prove 1t. 81
She-"Men always put their hats on with
out looking in the glass"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets remove
the cause that produces La Grippe. Il. w
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

We will forfeit 81 900 il any of our pub
genuine. TIE PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

Social ostracism won't kill the trusts -
II should say not The fellows who run
them If left out of society functions will
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

Liveried Menial--"Me lud, the carriage
waits without Lord Fitz Josher-
.Without what?' without horses me
lud: It's an automobile"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup.

For children teethins softens the gums, reduces
fammation allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bott
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20

A captured ostrich always means
= feather in somebody's cap.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-20
San UpprofeSSional Model
MsoNeNKaN<Yf ;;S0SoEYe(4oi

AY was done and
the sun declin :
ing ON the coast
of Norway made
the wide ford
simmer lik Z
liquid gold be-
low tthe purple
mountains.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Methodist Entertainment.

The entertainment arranged by
the Methodist ladies' for the benefit
of their church, came off last night,
June Goth, Miss Ii. Raynham had
the stage program largely in cha g. ,
with Miss Lou Rettig as all able CO.
adjutor to furnish tile drill music,
and Miss Matte Frier as an accom-
paDist Oh piano to vocal music.
From the appended program it will
be Seen that though short it was
good.
Song by children March and Tab
leau, Drill and Tableau, Gr; ntima's
ee,ptior,"onsistiny Of three songs,
ScarfDriIl and Tableau, Song Witch
es, Irstrumen al Solo, Matte Frier;
WI, montgomery, announcements
Intelmission with q tah'eau during
supper.
The refreslment tables were very
attractive and the ladies began
making their sales early in the even
ing, and drove quite a brisk trade.
The entertainment was entirely en-.
joyable i'll every respect, and amount
for the church fund taken in was
S1Oc, less expenses.
The ladies overcame many diff
culties to accomplish the work and
deserve much credit therefor.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Ii is certainly gratifying to the public
to know OF one concern in the Land WHO
are not afraid to he generous to the needy
a"l suffering. The propriotors of Dir.
Kings New Discovery fer Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have siv.n away over
ten million trial hotties of this great me.
q cine; and lave the satisfaction snow
i'g it has absolutely cured thousands of
hopeless cases. s hm,, bronchitis, ioarse-
NESS aid all diseases of the Throat,
Crest and Lungs are surrey cure by it.
call on your druggists, and get free
trial bottle. Regular sizo SOC. and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed, orprice refund
ed.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30


Last fall spralnod my left hip while
handling some heavy boxes, Tho doctor
/ called on said at first it was o slight
strain and would soon be well, but it
grew worse and the doctor then said /
had rheumatism. 1t continued to grow
worse and | conld hardly got around to
work. went to drug store and the
druggist recommended me to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. / tried it and one
half of 50-ccnt bottle cured me entirely.
I now recommend 1t to all my friends.
+. A. Babcock, Erie, PA. 1t is FOR sale by
Kilboqrne & Forester, st, Francisyillc.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
DIED.

In New Orleans, Ia, June 28th, 1900.
Jilson Sidney Harrison.
The deceased was a brother Of
our esteemed felIow-townsman, Il.
A. Harrison, Esq, and has himself
many friends and acquaintance
here, where he frequently visited.
He has been i'll quite a while, and
death comes as a release from phys.
ical ills. But to those who mourn
his going hence-upon whom fell
all the pain Of the last leave-taking
we extend our sympathy.
The delightful little dance at
IIazelwood was succeeded ly
another entertainment at DR.. How
cl,'s. Mrs. Howell was ASST te by
her mother, Mrs. Perkins, in enter
tanning. The music was fine ard
delightful refreshments were serv-
ed. Every one had pleasant time.
Spectator.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

to Judges Powell and Leake and to
Rudolph Teutsch in Gern,rny, be,
sides others. The greatest good
comradeship and quiet enjoyment
prevailed, thus concluding a bright
incident in the annals Of Feliciana
Lodge.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Absent But Not Forgotten.

Miss Annie Town one Of our
girls-is a succ' ssful contestant f0'
q position in The Censrs Office at
Washington. There were 1000
applicants, only a fourth of whom
could possibly be appointed, and
among these Miss Annie was sue
co sful i'll passing the required ex-
animation.
Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles rs well as women, anil all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisoDs in
the blood, bacl ache, srervousuess, head
ache and tired, Iistlcss. rundown fec ing.
But there's no need 20 feel like that. Lis.
ton to }. ". Glrdner, Maville, Ind. He
says: "Electric Bitiors arc just ..the thing
for a man when he is all run down, and
don't care whether he lives or dies. 1t
did more to give me new strength and
appetite than anything Iconld take.
can now cat nytling and have new
lease on life. Only soc at all druggists.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Rcd Hot from tho Gun

Was the ball that hit G. b. Steadman
ofNowark, Mich., in the civil war. 1t
cause horrible Ulcers that no treatment
hapcd for 20 years. Then Bnckleu's
Arnica SaIve cured him. Cures cuts.
bruises, burns boils, leloas, corns, skin
eruptions. Best Pile cure OH Garth. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
l hereby extend to all tho people
Of the parish and elsewhere, a very
cordial invitation to attend our
Missionary institute July 81, and
District Conference, July as, Our
new church will be dedicated OH
Sunday, July 6th, We hope to
have Bishop Galloway with us
Saturday and Sunday. Come one
come all, Your servant,
G. 7. White.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

With much regret we chronicle
the death of Mr.. Micajall Row. Mr..
Row died at Ills home on Sunnyside
plantation in West Feliciapa parish
on Thursday, June IA at 0 o'clock a.
me- ter an illness Of several months.
He Nas born in his bone par
ish September 7th, 1S49 and was
married in November 1869 to Min.
ME E. Slack. One son, Chas. w.
Row, came from the union. He still
lives and is q good citizen. Remains
of the deceased were inferred in the
Roseda!e cemetery Friday evening
at o'c,ock. w, extend our sym
patbies to the bereayed relatives
and friends. -Iberyllle South.
An! or too, though tardi.y ex-
pressed are no !ess.,l cere.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
Old A, e.

Old age as it comes in the orderly prc.
cess of nature is a beautiful and majestic
thing. Tho very shadow of eclipse
which threatens it, makes it tho moro
priz"d. 1t stands for experience, kl,owl.
edge, wisdom and council. That is old
ago as it should be. But old age as it
often is means nothing but % seco. d
childhood of mind and body. What
makes the difference Z Very largely the
care of the stomach. In youth and the
full strength of manhood it GOesn't seem
to matter bow we treat the stomach. We
abuse it, ovcrwork it, injure it. We
don't suffer from it much. But when
age comes the stomach is worn ont. 1t
cau't prepare and Distribute the needed
noulishment to the body, and the body,
unnourishcd, falls Into scnile decay, Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is q
wonderful medicine for old people whose
stomachs are weak arlwbese digestions
are poor. Its invigorating effects arc
felt by mind as well as body. 1t takes
the sting from old age, and makes old
people strong
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Iwisl to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has done for our family.
We have used it in SO many cases of
coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always given the most
perfect satisfaction, We feel greatly
indebted to the manufacturers of this
remedy and wish them to please accept
tL..s.a.., 1s.'arAei f..lls
S. Doty, DcsN[oines, Iowa. For sale by
Kilbourno & Forester, st. Francisville.
yilleret & Allain, Bayou Sara.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Rev. A. L. Johnston the Baptist
evangelist has been holding nightly
services at Masonic Hall, up to
Thursday. His canning having not
been publicly announced there was
q small congregation to meet him
OIL Sunday morning. Tuesday night,
a Baptist church was organized,
composed Of nine members.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

There is much sickness the doc
tors say, principally colds with high
fever. The fever is hardly more than
sc hours in duration but Temperature
runs hi. with low pulse. These
ailments are probably caused by the
changeaLle weather.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

HAIeXican Home Sweet Home
played by Mrs. 0. Leonard, wLe
presided at the organ. This indie.
s .ribably sweet music broke into
the march from Tannhauser, as the
bride and groom rcappeared from
the vcstry.
The bridal party repaired to the
residence of Judge JOS. l.. Golsan,
and while the bride was donninq
her going-away gown, the maids
and nshers were cutting the brides
cake in search of a certain golden
heart and ether fateful trinkets hid
den therein. Amidst The merriment,
the hour of departure drew near,
and the short drive was taken t. t e
station, where the private car was
awaiting to convey them to thei'
future home in New Orleans. TIE
car had been decorated ,il honor of
tile occasion, and became u center
for the gathering ofthe relatives and
closest friends OF The bli lal pair.
From its platform, tie bride, looking
stylish in brown piqne and brown
toqne, threw herlouquet to her maids
standing in line on the track below.
Three fair pairs Of arms grasped
the prize, so that there we're three
for this floral hostage
from fate. With tho waving of
handkerchiefs, but no rude rice
the car moved ont, bearing
tie bride alll her gallant groom !,
we hope, to the fair goal Of a happy
{ lure. Surely a union SO charming
ly begun must take it's morning as
q presage of what the day will he !
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

''R' Iiuntap I,nalio and other
- Of the Maguirt.- Ellis wedding
EEFap Monday night by private
| Winch was kept here for the
J, Tue bridal party in going to
\ 0iIrans cdnesday morning.
'P''Iy consisted Of tho bride
Sloom, Mrs. He, Laake, Miss
',e ElIis' r. G. Ellis, Mr., and
! h. Ellis Jr. and Amelia
E'g William Leake went as
daughter but returned that
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
h,s a nrtonal reputation, extended over
about sixty years, asa most successful
Liver RcguIstor.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

|lh West FeIiciana Rifles will
|llm Thursday nights as we'll as
Hyuy Sunday afternoon.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30
What Will
So Buy !?

Many, many things. Many MAN.
things admirably adapted as Christ
mas presents.
For Instance
A Nickle Watch, good time keeper,
guaranteed one year, for little brother
or son.
A Handsome Sterling Silver Mach.
Box, 1925 fne, for big brother ar
flther.
A Silver Thimble and Needle Casa
for mother.
A Golden Belt with Colored Stu q.
for sister or sweetheart.
A Silver Cap and Spoon for baby.
AND NUMEROUS
0THER THfKcS.
Yes, and We have u practically Limit
less number of nico, pretty things lor
less than that. Call and scp 10
yourself.
Tho largest finest and most un, .
stock of Watches, Diamonds ur,t
Cold Jewelry ever shown in tI.;s
section of the state.
Call and sec for yourself.
The old reliable J. K. ROUMAIN
Whole sale and retail Jewelsr
BATON ROUGE, La.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

|M n. SHINES L YER Mt;ci IL
cfles good appetite, Tons and
|uaahtns the Stomach, aud builds MP
Health,
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

Ben Duncan, a negro tenant on
IIighl' nj plantation while working
i'll the field Saturday, two weeks
ago, WAS affected with sunstroke,
from which he died On Friday Of
last week.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-30

5, IL DHrnS tlIe summer we "re liable to
ies fat nFtt aud Bowel troubles, such as
tturs arhqa. Collie. Cro,nns etc 9, for
teFiaJ sn nr n Sinnons ;ron ,,a1;,;,,,
ithly recommended.