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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17


his will serve for the guidance of
the Parish Health Officer Tor Coro.
ner) in compiling his reports to tie
State Board of Health.
Physicians are requested, though
not required by law, torcport births
and deaths where no midwife or
physician has been in attendance,
stating these facts, besides giving
names, color and sex.
Each Parish Health Officer Tor
Coroncr) must tabnlare the report
for his parish. The law requires
only quarterly reports, but for pur-
poses of better records the official
blanks furnished by tie Secretary
of the State Board of Health are
arranged for monthly reports, with
the intention of having three Of
these forwarded by the Parish
Health Officer or Coroner at the
end Of each quarter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint. More than sevcnty-avc
per cent. of the people in the United
States are afflicted with these two di-
seases and their effects such as Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitaal Cos
tiveness, Palpitation of tho Heart, Heart
burn, waterDrash, Gnawing and Burning
aims at the Pit of the Stomach, Yellow
Skin, Coated Tongue and Dsagreeable
Taste in the Mouth, Coming up of Food
after Eating, Low Spirits, etc. Go to
your druggist and get 0 bottle of August
Flower for Use. Two doses will relieve
you. Try it, Get Green's Prize Almanac.
For sale by .Eilbourne aud Forester st
Franeisville, La. Filleret and AllainBayon
Sara, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
W ct or Dry?

Wet Or dry continues to be the
burning question of the hour. 1t
is prob!ematical how The parish will
90 in the final test at the ballot box.
When one hears the prohibitionists
talk, and calculate their chances,
ward by ward, it would seem to be
folly for the ants to raise dissent.
ing voice, the result is SO certain.
On the other hand, when the latter
count polls, it would seem waste
of time to refer tie matter to the
decision of an election. And so it
goes, until one don't want, like
Teddy, to see the wheels go round,
one feels them 60 round-in his
head. But the truth is, chat it is
likely to be q close count. 1t is
conceded that Of the towns Bayou
Sara viii surely go wet. st. Fran
cisyille may ge,. that way also, SO
that it all depends on how large a
majority comes to town to offset the
vote Of tbe latter.
This question is not one OF NOR
ais, 1t is one of social economics.
All tie good people are not on the
one side and all the bad on the
other. Far from it. Many good
people, ''of whom we are which, as
BIZ Arp says, doubt the expedieney
of prohibition, question its efficacy,
and greatly deprecate making hypc-
critics and Illicit buyers of people,
who would Otherwise be good citi-
zeRs. Morality cahnet he produced
by legisiatioly all attempts in that
direction have proven abortive. Il.
is the province Of law to restrain
vice and crime, endeagors to exter~
inmate them is the work of church
and school.
Already various plans are being
made to circumyent the law, in case
it goes into effect, and these schemes
arc worse than present ills. ProLi,
bition can only cut off one of the
hJdra,heads Of the liquor traffic,
which springs into being as soon as
destroyed. Only the hot iron of
public conviction, high social NOR
atty, can scar its head. Build up
the schools, support the churches,
frown upon vice In ALL IT'S MANI
FEsTAT1oNs, inculeate temperance
in all things, is, in our humble opin.
ion, the way to rise to that higher
social plane.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17

Duringthe prohibition campaign in
Atlanta, the late Henry w. Grady,
who was all ardent !prohi6itionist,
championed the cause of temperance
with all tie enthusiasm and ability
for which he was famous. At the re-
quest Of numerous Subscribers we
give herewith some of the beau
tiful gems of oratory with which
he successfully assailed the traffic
lin strong drink as follows:
"To-night it enters an humble
home to strike the roses from a
woman's cheek, and tomorrow it
challenges the republic i'll the halls
Of Congress.
To-day it strikes crust from the
lips of starving child, and to-
morrow leyies tribute from the
government itself.
There is no cottage humble
enough to escape it, nopalace strong
enough to shut it out.
1t defies the law when it cannot
coerce suffrage.
1t is flexible TO cajole, but mer-
CHESS in victory.
Its the moral enemy Of peace
and order, the deapoiler of men
and terror Of women, the cloud that
shadows the face Of children, the
demon that has Ding more graves
and sent more souls unskFiled to
judgment than all the pest licences
that lave wasted life since Gcd
sent the plague 70 Egypt, and all
=
the wars siEce gQshNa stood beyond
Jericho.
1t dooms to ruin, aai it shall
profit mainly by tie stiE af your
sons and miGe.
It,comes TO miSleaA human .Spgls.
and crush hearts under its r,Hn4ttig
wheels.
1t comes TO bring gray-haired
mothers down i'll shame and sorrow
to their graves.
1t comes to change the wife's
love into despair and her pride into
shame.
1t comes TO stifie laughter on the
lips Of little children.
1t comes to stifle all the music of
the home, and fllit With silence
and dcsolation.
1t comes to ruin your body and
mind, to wreck yonr Eome, and it
knows it must measure Ats prosper
ity by the swiftness and certainty
with which it wrecks the world" p
Sunny South.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
Louisiana State Board of Health,

Act No. 1872 of 1905, of the Gen
eral Assembly of Louisiana, pro
mulgated July 25tll, and in effect
since August 18th, 1900, makes it
obligatory on all Physicians and
Midwives throughout the State Of
Louisiana to file with the health
officers of their respective Parishes
a quarterly record of the BIZ tbs and
deaths which have occurred in their
place, stating causesof deaths. In:
parishes which have no Parish
Health officer these records must,
be fled with the Coroner.
ANY violation Of the provisions Of
this law by those charged with its
execution is made q misdemeanor'
punishable by fine not to exceed.
$4,000, or imprisonment for not.
more than sixty days, or both at.
the discretion of the court.
The law only provides for Llapks.
being supplied to Parish Health of,
ficers or coroners, Therefore. until
some more satisfactory arrangement
can be made, individual physicians
and midwiyes. must report to their
respective Parish Health Officers
Tor Coroners) by letter or postal
card.
These individual reports should
mention the names Of persons dying
besides giving color, sex, age and
cause Of death.
Reports Of births and still births
should give color, sex and name Of
family.
The object of mentioning names
is to avoid the possible chance of
the same birth or death being re-
ported by two or.more persons.
4
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17


The defeat of the Democratic
party is disastrous, but not
irrepaTable. 1t would be irreparable
only if Democrats should permit
themselves as a result of it to be
dragOoned into DESERVING the
principles for which the party
stands. / have no fear that the
party, even in the face of defeat
will abandon the stand for theequal
rights of all the people. We must
have party opposed to the danger
Gus power of militarism; opposed to
all the program which contemplates
putting the dollar before the man
If the Democratic party shall so
stand, it willunquestionahly triumph
in the end, and its triumph viii
not TO for four years only. It's the
patriotic course for every Democrat
to adopt, to see that bis personalin-
fuence, however great it may be,
or however slight is used,to keep
the marty In line for the right of
the masses Of the peoplsas opposed
to the domination of the :sIss q
corrupt wealth.
Willis J, Abbot:
anager Dem. Press Bureau.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
Laundering BY Ian Il.
geo. Z. IVY,
Authorizing.

MACHINES age all right when they
are nsed on net4ll. bat they are all wrong
in a laundry. sty work is done by hanu
and l possess tlle .kl HssaaF ledge that comes
from long and careful training.
Linens that are lanndeGed bs ne look
far better and last Mnet ieasSr than the
lineas handled by u steam I:assagy, be-
cause intelligent human una fngeeR DO the
work.
Even new Shirts, collars and cpgs, ffcsl,
from the dealers do not excel in A4is4A
those done by he.
Shirts, 10c;tGolacs. 2tc; Cuffs, per pair
sc; Undersllirts, DC; Drawers sc; Hand
kerchiefs 24c; Socks per pair &c; Ladies
Shirt Waist; Linen Pants 25c; Linen
Coats 25e; Vests 15c; Ladies Duck Skirts
SAM LEE, LAJhDRY.
St. Franesyf,fe. . la.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
New Advertisements.

Agents wanted for the sIife of Booker
i. Washington" written by himself. A
thrilling story of the life of great man.
Everybody buys; agents now making
over Slo0 per month; best book to sell
to colored people ever published. Is 600
colorod people listened to his recent al
dress in Dallas, Write for terms, or
send "a cts. for outfit aud begin at once.
Address Department B.,
j. L. Nichols & Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
SATURDAY, NOV. 17th 1900


The yolk of the egg spells much
quicker than the white. For this
reason it is important that the
yolk should be surrounded with
layer of the white. If the egg is
.1rA14e9TssetSon the side or large end it
Viii always have a layer of white
between it and the shell. Eggs
absorb odors easily, therefore only
.mloyless materials should be used
when packing them. ladies' Home
journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
Agents W anted.
FOR THE

Electric Razor HOne.--Gaarahteed
equal to the hest Hone made. Can use
water, oil or lathoy4 Will last life
time. Each hone packed il ueat card
board case. Every one perfect. just
the thing for private use. Price Toe.
We want an agent il each township to
whom exclusive sale will be given.
Write for sample and agents outfit.
Sent BIZ mail. Address,
. MARSH EPG. 60.
No. 542 West Lake st., Chicago.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
+. III. MtTMF0RD, DRUGGIST
Sunny South.

Has the sale of these Celebrated
Glasses in st. Francisville, La.
From the factory of KeIlam &
Moore the only complete Optical
Plant in the South, Atlanta, Ga.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
Salt draws the juices from beef j

\ Salt draws the juices from beef in
corning, toughens the fibre, makes it
very indigestible and. less nutritious
On cucumbers it draws out the water,
tcughens the fibre and renders them
very indigestible. Salt acts in exactly
the same way on fish as on meat. There
are two ways of considering these
changes. I would hardly say that salt
destroys the food value, although it
robs the flesh of part of its food
value by making it less digestibIe-
Ladies, Home Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
By Way Of destruction.

In another colusln, we publish the
first contribution Oh the prohibition
controversy. But We would point
out that to dwell upoh the evils of
the liquor traffic is work of super,
.orogatiop. All are agreed upon the
harm it does. The men engaged in
the trade would doubtless admit it.
just as other businesses that cater
to mems vices and appetites, are
universally recognized to be evil
Prohibition VS. high license is purely
an economic question,and we should
perfer to have our correspondents
confine themselves to that phase of
the matter. Let all he heard from,
and all the arguments be aired so
that the voter may wisely cast his
ballot on the 18th, prox.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17

A lady was recently speaking Of
her plan to keep all business cares
and anxieties from the knowledge of
der children-keeping everything
depressing out of their life, she
called it-that they might befree to
enjoy themselves as much as possible
with no feeling of trouble or res
possibility. ''But viii that really
add to their happiness in the long
rnn7" asked an older mother, dis
seemingly. owe have always tried
to take our children into partners
ship-to have them share our plans
and interests, and let them know
what we have to live on. 1t seems
to me that successes are moro val
ued if they come as something one
has hoped for and helped TO work
for; and retrcnchments are more
easily borne if they are intelIigently
agreed upon in the family council
instead of forced upon the younger
members with only the bald state
ment that We cannot afford this Or
that. 1t Strengthens the family tie
il the children feel that it is our
home, our business and our interest;
if they know that their opinion is
considered and that their votes
count; it is a means of education
in wisdom, self-contrOl and useful
ness. Life's best good for all of
us lies in its discipline; not in es.-
Gaping its burdens, but in learning
how to bear theln."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-11-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
True Democrat !:

True Democrat
Please publish the enclosed clip
ping in behalf of the prohibition
side Of the fight BOW on in our par
ish.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
yours, etc.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

The Cossacks are the arms and legs
of Russia, while the moujik is the
backbone. The Cossacks won Siberia
for Russia when they were the daring
fringe of her population, grown adven-
turous and warlike by their frequent
conflicts with the Tartars who crowd
ed Russians borders. In them concen-
trated the enterprise and aggressive
ness which the moujik lacks. They cut
the path and the moujiks followed, and
the descendants of these hardy piO-
neers live throughout Siberia to-day,
forming n hereditary military caste. So
strict are tine laws of heredity among
the Cossacks that 1t is almost impos-
slble for an officer who was not born
one to obtain n commission in Co.'S
sack regiment.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

cess is gained to the interior. there
being room inside for the wearer to
move comfortably. The opening Is
through the button cloak in front, and
to facilitate entrance the vizor of the
helmet is thrown back. The vizor is
intended to be closed only in cold or
rough weather, and in calm weather
the capes can be thrown back to allow
movement of the arms. In addition to
containing food the pockets are pro-
vided with matches and tiny stove
which serves to give signal at night.
in addition to its ordinary uses. The
air channels in the legs can be pumped
full OF air by small bulb conveniently
placed, when the suit will tilt on Its
back and allow the person some meas
ure of rest in calm weather. The
chances of preserving life until a res
cue is effected seem to be much greater
with this result than with the ordinary
circular float. which does not protect
the wearer from either wind or water.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

An interesting relic of the lake
dwellers of Ireland has just been added
to the Science and Art Museum Of
Dublin in the form of crannog, or ele-
waited dwelling. 1t was discovered in
bog-fllled lake near Enniskillen and
measures over 100 feet in diameter. On
removing the peat the piles Of platform
timbers were laid bare. The piling and
cross-timbering was admirably done,
untrimmed birch trees being chiefly
used for crosslaying, while oak was
used for the stouter piles. A large
quantity of broken pottery was found
in 1t, besides an iron axe of early form,
fragment of comb and some bronze
harp pegs.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
FREE IF YOU WRITE AT ONCE.

An illustrated catalogue of 264 pages.
and $500 enEravings. has just been is
sued which must interest all who read
this notice. 1t is issued by the Mermod
4 Jaccard Jewelry Co.. Broadway. cor
nsr Locust ST.. St. Louis. and 1t Is full
of new and desirable articles suitable for
Christmas gifts. ranging In price from
Is cents to $1,000. 1t is SO complete that
one cannot buy Christmas goods to ad-
vantage without consulting 1t. especially
as the house Ia known by the well-earned
title of THE Lowest Priced House In
America for Fine Goods" All that 10
new and desirable In diamonds. watches.
silvsrware. cut glass. clocks. china
wares. umbrellas, art wares. optical
goods, fine stationery. etc, are contained
in this great catalogue. and st. Louis 10
brought right to your doors. as the firm
sells at st. Louis prices and pays express
charges to any part of the United States.
To each OF the first 10000 who send in
their names and addresses. a copy of
this catalogue will be mailed. postage
paid. Write at once to insure receiving
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

Among its many peculiarities South
Africa includes the "sneeZewood' tree,
which takes 1t name from the fact that
one cannot cut or saw it without sneez-
ing, as the fine dust has exactly the
same effect of snuff. Even in planning
the wood 1t will sometimes cause
sneezing. No insect, worm or barnacle
will touch it. 1t is very bitter to the
taste, and its specific gravity is heavier
than water. The color is light brown,
the grain very close and hard. 1t Is a
nice-looking wood and takes a good pol
ish. For dock work, piers and jetties
1t is a useful timber, lasting long
while under water.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

The queen Of Portugal has a private
album of questions, of which one Is
"Can women love plain-looking men"
To this the empress of Russia replies:
Yes, II handsome men are not to be
had" Queen Margherita Of Italy puts
the case this way: "Between fifteen
and thirty women can love none but
handsome man; after thirty they'll
have a man of any kind" Princess
Henry of Battenberg takes the practi-
cal view that the question Is one
which ought to be governed by the
maxim: Handsome is as handsome
does"
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Electric Cine Aiorm.

When the bell OF an ordinary alarm
clock begins to ring the sleeper Is apt
to wake up sufficiently to think 1t will
stop soon and as he is not compelled
to arise and stop it the result is often
another nap, with its consequent de-
lays throughout the day. This objeo-
Non has led to the designing OF the
continuous ringing alarm, Of which
several are already in use. The easo-
trio alarm. which we show in the ae-
sonpanyins picture, has just been pat
snksd IN Germany, and has At least one
novelty to recommend 1t. It h directly
connected to the bed and 1t 70 impos-
syble for the sleeper to stop 1t until
he gets up to stay. Underneath the
bed ia a series Of contact points, ono
At which ia shown In the picture. the
weight Of the person forcing them to-
Sether A clock is used In connection
with the apparatus, and as soon as the
hour OF rising is indicated the remain
ing opening or break in the wire Is
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Currenf Topics
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Csorde W.ImoIIey.

George w. Smallsy. whose structures
In the London Times on the Chinese
policy Of the United States government
has caused indignant comment in ON
oiai circles, now represents The Thun-
dorer" as its correspondent in Ameri-
c. Mr.. Smalley became prominent a.
a journalist during the civil war, and
aftsrward went to London to organize
the foreign service of the New York
Tribune. For many years over his
ws{l-known signature of g. w. g."
he discussed in the Tribune all i'm
portant British and international ques-
lions and became noted as bearing an
sstreme friendship for England. Some
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Our 1r.ofy .D,fb Spain.

Congressman George w. Ray said In
an interview: I'VE are bound to an
open door in the Philippines" The
Paris treaty of Dec. 10, 1898. has no
provision as to trade or the open door
except this: 1.-The United States will,
for = term OF ten years from the date
Of the exchange of the Publications OF
tho present treaty, admit Spanish
ships and merchandise to the ports OF
the Philippine islands on the same
terms as ships and merchandise Of the
United States" This was concession
to Spain, which would be no conces-
sion If the ports were thrown open on
the same terms to all other nations.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh 10 q
blood or constitutional disease, and in order TO
cure 1t you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not n quack medicine.
It was prescribed by one Of the best physicians
In this country for years, and Is q regular pre-
scription. It is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Imifh IN no HurrY.

Congressman Henry c. Smith. of the
Second Michigan district, who prom
ised the people Of the Second district
that he would be baptized II reelected,
must now pay his forfeit. and the la
dies of Woodstock are going to SEQ
that he is properly immersed. Mr..
Smith is Quaker, who has been prac-
ticing law in Adrian, his home. since
1880. He has been conspicuous stump
orator In every Republican campaign
for the past twenty years. and labored
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

the face of a me-
tallic casing, the
latter containing
springs which con-
troll the movement
Of the rods. These
rods are provided
with curved prongs
which project to-
ward each other,
and are separated
by . very small
space where the
Ra6 In closed. To
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

set the gaff ready for use the hooks
are grasped in the hands and drawn
apart until the spring controlled block
at the center looks them open. Then
the slightest touch with the block on
the back of fish will release the rods,
which are instantly drawn together by
coiled springs contained in the casing,
fixing themselves in the ish. To pre-
vent the fish forcing the hooks out
sstshst 10 attached to leek thsa sAst
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Lib.r,a a Land of cburch.s.

The three great Injuries in siberia
are churches, theaters and museums.
Even the smaller villages can usually
be sighted from afar by means Of the
white walls and the towering dome
shaped cupolas of their churches.
These are all amply supplied with
bells, whose rich tones roll in majestic
harmony over distant hill and vale
and break the monotony of the peas
ants daily toll. Inside, these churches
are highly ornamented with paintings.
and they are presided over by mar
ried priests, who take deep and genu-
inc interest in even the poorest OF the
hook.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30

Win d humber Ol
pockets for the
storage OF provi-
sions, etc. A large
float ring is formed
of cork rings COW
cred with canvas,
and the portion OF
the suit below this
IL entirely water
proof. Above the
float Is the opening
through which ac-
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
1m.,,ca Supplying |eor,anA.

People who laughed at the prospect
Of the United States supplying Scot
land with shipbuilding material have
changed their views. The steamboat
Chatfield has landed part Of It's freight
at Belfast, and coming on to the Clyde
has discharged 1000 tons OF steel crop,
ninety tons of angles and rs. fourteen
tons of steel flats, 527 tons Of steel
rounds and forty tons of steel angles.
There Is not much certainty in this.
but it represents just the sort Of be-
ginning that was made with American
ooal.-Robert MacIntyre. in Chicago
Record.
The Springfield herald., 1900-11-30
Lresk 4ix of rvomsn.

The New York Socialists have COM
menced crusade that has for its OBJ
jeot the enlistment of women in their
cause. To this end they have incor-
porated Woman's Socialist society.
which has just held session In
Brooklyn. All the orators were wo-
men. Their purpose is to set on foot
. movement for the incorporation OF
like organisations In all the statss.