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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
WRITING A TRADE.
Roflestians fer the Denedt Of Would-E0
Authors.

koue000A0 x04 the Uoueus Va
Authors.
All the men and women that nave
risen to distinction in the field OF let
tsrs have served apprenticeship In the
technics Of the art before they reached
the ear Of the public. The poets alone
seem to have a gift Of speech at the
outset and even they learn much IN
the course Of years and practice. But
the young aspirant Should net model
his Line Of procedure on that followed
by the acknowledged geniuses. only
genius can hepe to initiate genius. For
ordinary talent there Is no royal road
to literary mastsrship. The art OF
writing must be studied diligently,
painfully. hunhly. The use and
abuse OF words and phrases must be
considered. net for a day, but tor
many years. The formation OF sent
ences must be the thought Of ones
waking heuss. The manufacture OF a
style iS the labor Of years. The old
sayiag that "style Is tho nan" Is per-
fessly true. but it has deluded many
q yaaagster into the belief that all
be had to do was to express himself
according to the impulse Of the mo-
meat. just as he would in talking, and
that thus be would be Q writer. style
is the Eaa." 1t Is not the boy. It
is the reflex Of the mature mind, the
embodiment of thought, which no
longer stumbles. but walks with sure
leet. and makes for itself broad and
beautiful path Of words. Let these
that are wondering why their illusions
do not burst into print at once stop
and consider whether they really have
anything particular to say, and then
whether they have any particular way
of saying 1t. There are more persons
vita something to say (psrhaps not
something immortal, but still worth
saying) than there are with genu-
Inc master Of literary expression. The
latter does net came by nature; mol
does 1t come with experience. II
comes only by practice, and not an
easy practice at that. 1t was thai
most literary Of all recent writer's
Robert Louis Stevenson, who said thai
she man not willing to spend whole
afternoon in search Of the right wert
to express an idea is unit for the bust
ness of Hterature.-New York Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
wEsrMInsrER CONFESSION.
II survsyu tho EntisO Field Of Theology
ITS History.

ITS History
In the year 1913 tbs Long Parlla-
ment appointed the celebrated convo-
cation known Is the Westminster AS
sembly, or Assembly OF Diyines, for
the purpose Of settling tbs doctrine,
liturgy, and government Of the church
OF England. 1t consisted Of 121 clergy
men and 30 laymen--10 Of whom were
lords and 20 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
with feur clerical and two lay commits
sioners from the Church Of Scotland.
Thirty-fvs Of these whose names were
contained In the ordinance calling the
Assembly, which was dated June IL
1913, never appeared at the discussion.
one or two Of them having died about
the time Of the first meeting, and the
others fearing the disDlsasure Of the
klhg. TO supply the place Of these ab-
septeeS, some additional members
called the supsraddsd divlneS, were
summoned to attend. This notable
assembly held It's first meeting on July
], 1913, and continued to sit till Feb.
ruary 81, 1SAs, during which time II
net 1888 times. Its most important
work was concluded long before. The
PrssbytsrianS formed large majority,
and exercised a corresponding infu.
ence. In doctrine the members wert
almost unanimous; but on the subject
Of church government opinions ex.
tremsly opposite were maintained with
kVsnn0ss, especially on the question
touching the sphere and limits Of the
civil power In matters ecclesiastical,
The priacIpal fruits Of its deliberations
were the Directory Of Public Worship,
the Confession Of Faith, the Shorter
CatSChisn,, and the Larger Catechiam.
These several formularies, which con-
tain . clear and rigid embodiment Of
CalTiniStic Theology and Presbyterian
church government, constitute to this
day the authorized Presbyterian stand
ards. The Confession Of Faith consists
Of thirty-three chapters, so you can
very readily understand that it would
be inadvisable to publish it here in
full. Beginning with the canon Of
Scripture, 1t surveys the entire field
Of theology, deals also with the rela-
ITEMS Of the state to the church, the
constitution Of the church itself, and
concludes with the topics Of death, the
resurrection, and the last Judgment.
Its precise Logic, Its clear, diSnifled and
powerful diction, and Its constant ref
erencs to Scripture in proof Of its
statements, tended greatly to beget
that influence to which 1t attained.
Jehn Sherman came Of a tall and long
lived race, His grandmother was six feet
tall one Of the tallest women in Ohio, and
NYod 20 see four score and one years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
Fight
YourLiver

Ifyou want to. But look out,
or it will get the start of you.
fit does, you will have dys-
pepsia, indigestion, biliousness,
sick headache, poor blood, con-
stipation.
Perhaps you have these al
ready. Then take one of
Ayers Pills at bedtime. These
pills gently and surely master
the liver; they are an easy and
safe laxative for the whole
family; they give prompt re-
lief and make a permanent
cure. Always keep a box of
them in the house.
IS cents a box.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
One Of the most ingenious deyic

One Of the most ingenious devices
at the Paris fair is to be seen in the
Swiss watch factory exhibit and con-
sists of ball-bearing pocket time
piece. The principle has already been
applied to the driving wheel of the
clockmaker's throw and also for the
winding arbor of clocks. Its applisa-
ton to watch. however. with salts
factory results requires exceedingly
fine mechanism and minute balls. The
watch was made by Leon Gruet, a
foreman OF Partisan watch concern.
In Il the arbors roll on steel balls Of
two sizes. 1t is spoken of by COM
petent authorities as one of the most
interesting Theological exhibits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
EUROPE TO AMERICA.
MOrveaisn Making the Trip In . Thirty"
Foot Boat

Poet Boat
Many adventurous sailors nave
crossed the Atlantic from this country
to England in small boats. but never
until now has there been man daring
enough to start from the other side
and try to reach America in a skiR.
A Norwegian is trying this journey.
Captain Johansen has sailed from Glib
raltar in thirty foot boat with the
intention Of making the coast OF Flor
ida. He is a naturalized British sub
ject and his boat Aiss the Unien Jack.
He did not try the northern passage,
1t will be observed, but intends to keep
well to the south Of the track OF the
fall cyclones. The name OF his boat
Is the Lolita, and she 10 provisioned
for fifteen days. She has outside bal
last and was built under the captains
supervision at Yokohama. He brought
her to England and then took her
down to Gibraltar, where he has taken
bis point Of departure" for the new
world. The Lolita Is sloop-rigged.
with forestaysail and lib and a gait
topsail. Captain Johansen has along
with him spinnaker which he intends
to use when he gets into the trade
winds, which he expects to strike BE-
tween Madeira and the Canary Islands
His first port on this side, II every
thing goes we'll, will be some port IN
the West Indies, and from there he
will strike up along through the Bahia
mas and 80 arrive on the Florida coast
With the captain is sailing his LITTLE
son, IL years old.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
RnmARKAgLR STEAMSHIP.
The Powerful Zee Breaker "Daiksp' oaf"
rles Threo Trains

The Powerful Zee Breaker "Daikal" Gar
ries Three Trains.
The great English firm Of Sir Will
lam Armstrong, Whitworth G. Co. has
built upon Lake Baikal one OF the
most remarkable steamships IN the
world to ferry the Siberian trains
across the lake, and In winter to break
the ice at the same time. This was
brought out in pieces from Newcastle
on-Tyne, and put together by English
ergineew, who have been living in this
remote and lonely spot for over tWo
years. Tbs "Baikal." as the steamer is
called, is a magnificent vessel OF 4,eoo
tons, with twia engines amidships OF
1880 horsepower each. and similar
engine forward, to drive the screw IN
the Cow; for the principle OF the new
type Of iee-breaker Is to draw out the
water frem under the ice ahead by the
suction Of a bow screw, when the ice
cellapsss by It's own weight and pas
sage 10 forced through the broken mass
by the impact Of the vessel. AS will
be seen from my illustrations, the first
that have been published. the "Baikal'
has extensive upper works, and these
contain luxurious saloons and cabins.
Upon her deck she will carry three
traips-a passenger train in the mid
die and freight train On each side.
Her speed is thirteen knots. and on
her trial trips she has shown herself
capable of breaking through solid Ice
thirty-eight inches thick, with FIVE
inches of hard snow on the top-such
snow Is much more difficult to pierce
than ics-and has forced her way
through two tickneses Of ice frozen to-
gether, aggregating from ffty-six to
sixty-fvs inches. In summer her bow
propeller should be removed, and
large propellers substituted for her
smaller winter ones: but so far the
railway authorities have taken Nc
steps to build q dock upon the lake,
without which neither Of these i'm
portant changes can be effected, nor
the steamer herself repaired II any
mishap should damage her hull. Lake
Baikal Is frozen from the middle Of
December to the end Of April and there
Is also talk Of laying railway across
upon the ice. as is done each year from
St. Petersburg to KronstaAt; but prob
ably all depends upen the success Of
the Zoe Breaker ne9t w!ntsH-Fyona
Russia OF Today"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

An untold amount Of real humilia-
ton and suffering is inflicted upon
men and women striving to serve God
In the church, by lack Of apprecia-
ton Of their point Of view. Put your
self In their places. Would not you
resent being an object Of disapproval,
or, when the case is bettered, an OBJ
iect Of charity? Would you enjoy feel
Ing that your hat, your coat. your
dress and your children's clothes were
matters Of comment, and that the par
ish felt that the money paid your hus-
band must be spent to please 1t and not
YOURSELF
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
BACK TO CUBA.

New York. -Oharles F. W. Nicely,
the former postal official, who was or
dered extradited to Cuba for trial on
charges of smbe zzlement, left Ludlow
street Jail and was taken on board q
steamer for Cuba. He said to one OF
the wardens: II am glad I am going
back to Cuba, because I can readily
find q way out of everything and will
be acquitted.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
SNOW STORM IN SCOTLAND.

Glasgow.-Severe snow storms pre-
vail over the west coast of Scotland
and vessels are experiencing heavy
weather. The Allan Line steamer Hi
bernian from Boston Jan. /, for Glas-
gov groundede in the Clyde. 1t is
not reported that she has been
damaged.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
The Nicaragua Canal.

When built, will prove the link bstween
prosperity and many people. 1t will prove
a blessing to humanity In general, !mPrsv-
ing the condition Of the nation, as Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters does that Of the indi-
vidusl. Nothing to equal this remedy has
ever been discovered for all ailments Of the
stomach, liver, bowels and kidneys. 1t will
quickly cleanse the blood and sharpen the
appetite. See that our Private Revenue
stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
Best For the Bowels.

No matter what ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAsoARETs help ma
ture, cure you without grippe or pain, pro-
duoe easy natural movements, cost you just
10 cents 10 start getting your health lack.
CAseARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine,
pu upi metal boxes, eve.y tablet has G. @.
CT stamped on 1t. Beware OF limitations.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

The resolution of representative
Sherman of New York, providing for
q congressional investigation into the
alleged hazing practices at the United
States naval academy at Annapolis,
has caused quite a stir in congress
sional circles interested in the navy
and the academy. Mr.. Sherman said
that he proposed to follow up the
resolution and he had no doubt the
investigation would be ordered. Rep
ressntative Mayer, of Louisiana, a
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

The house committee on invalid
pensions reported favorably the Mey-
ers bill for the creation of court OF
appeals for the final adjudication OF
pension cases. The measure is strong
ly urged by the G. A. r.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
& CRY FOR hzE p,
Result of a Prompt Reply. -1m
Letters from Mrs. Watson, Pub
lished by Special Permission,
For Women's Eyes Only. q
March IL, 1891,
TO MRS, pINKHAM, LYNN, MASS:

70 MRS. PINh117zo'
DEAR MADAM am suffering from Inflammation q H.
ar;es and womb and have been for eighteen months hn
continual pain and in my back and side only r.
from pain when lying down, sitting in easy chair R
stand suffer with pain in my side and back i
er my troubles were caused BY over WORK and lifting some M
ago.
"Le is drag to me- and sometimes feel like giving Up s
being well woman have become careless and unconcsrn G
everything am in bed have had several doctors but s
did me but little good.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has been recommends
to ME by friend, aud have made up nay mind to gsf,
fair trial
~ write this letter with the hope Of hearing from you s
IN INV easan-MRs S. J. WATSON, Hamptea Va
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
WARD GIVEN A SOFT BERTH.

Montreal.-R. G. Ward, formerly
with the Southern Railway, was ap-
pointed manager of construction Of
the Cuba Railway company in sue
eession to the late Frank T. Brothers
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
BIG FIRE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Fire broke out in the
wholesale glassware and qrockery
store of Pilkin and Brooks, Lake and
State streets. The damage runs up to
$3.50, 900,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

w. E. Hart, president Of the National As.
ISOLATION of Accountants. Is organizing Kan
sas bookkeepers. The object is technical ed
ucatiop, the cxeha nge of ideas and the main
tenancs of an employment bureau.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Judge Steven J. Osborn has returned from
England, where he went to inve' tigate the
Rrv. James legacy. Judge Osborn states
that that there Is nothing there at present to
show that there Is a fortune In store for the
Oakley minister. Other heirs had posses
ston.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

VIM. Smith, of Sedgwick county, lost a
large barn and granary, with 1900 bushels
of wheat by fire. He had been active in the
anti chicken and horse thief association.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Reduction in the War
Taxes Made.
HAzING At WEST POINT.
A Special Session to Be Held"FOrt'
ficatlOn Bill Provides for the
Coast Defense.

Washington. The ratification ap-
preparation bill, providing for the
coast defenses of the country, was re-
ported to the house by the house COM
mittee on appropriations. The estl-
mates on which the bill is based ag-
gregate 912, 461, 1913, Of which sum
there is recommended in the bill ap-
preparations amounting to 1927, 461,
which Is $3.50, 1877 less than was ap-
propriated in the fertilization act. In
the report made upon the bill it is
stated that the total appropriations
made for forticfations and other
works Of defense since 1893 and since
the recommendations Of the "Endi-
colt board" Of 1885, including the ap-
propriatiens made in deficiency acts
and allotments made from the ma
tional defense fund amounting to
$50, 500, Ole. The scheme OF seacoast
fortiofations contemplated by the
Endioot bill and which has been fol-
lowed by congress in the appropria-
tions made since 1883, estimated, will
cost in the aggregate of $l12, 1877, 267,
Of which sum there already has been
provided $51, 1874, 996, the engineer de-
partment having received $22, 142, 1854
and the ordnance department $2S, 1872,
842. Among the items in the bill
are: Gun and morton batteries, 81,
1855, 900; reconstruction Of fortified
ton in Galveston, 1892, 900; arma'
ment of Notifications, So, 534, 1894. The
bill specially provides for the pur'
chase Of submarine mines and neoes
sary appliances to operate them fol
closing the channels leading to oul
principal seaports, including sar
Juan, Porto Rico
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Henry de Windt, the French explorer, has
started on his journey through Siberia. He
will cross the Bering strait and then go by
way Of the Mackenzie river to Winnipeg.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Governor Blackburn
Always said that Crab Orchard Water would
cure more diseases than any one remedy that he
had ever used.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Arkansas City smallpox expenses amount.
ed to $780, Winfield paid out just half that
sum. The towns have asked the county COM
missionsrs to reimburse the m for the money
thus ex pended
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

It is estimated in London that $780,
600 pounds have been spent in mourn
ing goods because Of the Queens
death.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Charles Plummsr. aged II. who had just
finished term at the reform school, was
killed in Wichita while trying to Jump on
moving freight train.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
Sold BY Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family pills are the best.

The oldest princess in Europe has ?ust cell
ebrated tho S9th anniversary of her birth,
This Is the Duchess Of Anhalt-BernbOurg.
who Is the elder sister of the the king Of
Denmark.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

II. H. Green's Sons, of Atlantis, Ga, are the
only successful Dropsy spe ialists In tn
world. See tn ir liberal offer in advertise
ment In anotaer column Of this bapar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

To Cure q Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoM0 CUISINE TABLETS. All
druggiats refund the money II Ii fails to cure.
E. W. GRoVBs signature is on each box. CSC.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Prince Tiloka, the 15-year-old son of the
king OF siom, who has been studying at
Carternouss school, in London, has been re.
grown fond of England and its people.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Each package Of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
colors more goods than any other dye and
colors them better too. Sold by all
druggists.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

A Colonel in the British South African
army says that Adams Tutti Fruit was
blessing to his men while marching.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

The Best Prescription for ehills
and Fever 10 bottle Of GROVES TAsTELFss
CHILL Tonic 1t Is simply iron and quinine In
O tastsless form. No cure-ne pay. Prtcs Doc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
Verdi, the Italian composer, is dead.
SHOT AT THE QUE EN-.

London.-"While the queen regent
and her children were boating in the
royal park on the outskirts of Mad
rid" says the Madrid correspondent
Of the Daily Express, shot was fred
from the bank and penetrated the
gunwale Of the boat. The park was
searched, but the assailant was not
discovered. The queen regent was
considerably alarmed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

The Wichita Presbytery, in session at Will
lington, voted to dspose Rev. Mr.. M. s.
Mayss, late q synodical evangelist, for un-
becoming conduct,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

piso's Cure for Consumption ia an infalli-
BILE medicine for coughs and Colds.-N, w.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02
FILIpINos SWEAR ALLEGIANCE,

Iloilo, Island of Panay. Upwards
Of $4,000 Filipinos have sworn allie.
glance to the United States in Iloilo
province. Thirty surrendered at San.
60 RaTbaya
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Three children were burned to
death at Kansas City in a fire that
destroyed their home.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

II your druggist cannot supply you, we
Will mail You q box direct from this Office
urea receipt Of the price, as cents. Ad.
dress, ]. c. AVER Co., Lowell, Mass.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

II you have happy home keep II
so: II not. make it so.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

Under special orders from the navy
department. the cruiser Lancaster left
St. Vincent, W. l., for La Guayra.
The gunboat Scorpion arrived at Gu
racoa from La Guayra. 1t was stated
at the navy department that no fresh
news has come from Venezuela to
make necessary the departure Of the
Lancaster to Venezuelan ports. It is
thought the Lancaster has been sent
to La Guayra there to await the re-
turn of the gunboat Scorpion, to that
port, the latter vessel having sailed
yer to Curacao for coal. The Lanoas-
ter will be first to St. Lucia to coal
and will then proceed on her way to
La Guayra, the trip consuming two
or three days. The Scorpion arrived
at Curacao and the work Of filing up
her bunkers will consume several
days. When this is completed and the
gunboat returns to port the Lancaster
probably will proceed Immediately
on her training cruise through West
Indian waters. At the state depart
ment also it was stated that no late
advices have been received upon the
situation in Venezuela.
The brief recommendation in the
message Of the president sent to the
senate urging immediate Legislation
in the interest Of the Filipinos caused
general surprise among senators ant
ocoasioned speculation upon the prob
ability of an extra session of congress
immediately after March 4. Senator
generally say they have had no init
nation from the White House that ;
special session Of congress may be de
sirable, but they unite as one man il
saying that no Philippine Legislation
is possible during the remaining fiv
weeks of the present session. TIL
short spooner bill, vesting all powe
for the government Of the Philippin
archipelago in the president, is tn
only Filipino bill. 1t is believed tina
whenever an earnest effort is made
secure legislation bearing upon thi
subject, much time will be required
Some senators also express the opir
ion that legislation may be neeesSar
in connection with the Cuban consti
tuition and that it will be impossibl
TO secure it at this session.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

The report that the senate commit
tee the amendments it suggested to
the war revenue reduction, bill re-
moved the tax from cosmetic, per-
fumeries, chewing gum and sparkling
wines is erroneous. The committee
reduced the tax of some medical pre-
parations and removed it from others,
but left it on the articles mentioned
in the existing law.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-02-02

member of the naval committee, said
1t had been his understanding tnas
hazing at Annapolis was OF mild
form; still Mr.. Meyer said, Mr.sher'
man was not in the habit of making
reckless statements and if he said ne
had information of serious hazlng IL
would be quite proper to investigate
the matter. This appears to be the
general view Of the naval committee
The committee meets next Friday
and action may be taken.