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The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

List Of Petit Jury drawn for the
End week of the April term of
Court of the oath judicial District,
April 10th, 1901.
A G We'll 1St wl, L W Doherty sr. 7th
wd, RobJ II Barrow 3rl wd, + NJ Posry
9Th wd, j D Haralson .3ri wd, Z Is Nc
Crindel 1st wd, j j Spillman 9th wd, p
w Flenming 5th wd, Adolpll Roseutlial
1st wd, I d Bickham 2nd wd, A G Mum
son 9TH wd, J b Wright 9th wd, JF Rob
erts 4tl wd, Emmett Peterson 5th wd,
TT CanGell lst wd, A IL Wilson 9th w,l,
jacob Kaufman 1st w,i, Bruce West 9th
wd, James McWatcrs 7th wd, A B Briant
Is d, Emile ortis 9Th wd, TR Ioor jr.
9th wd, P w Barrow 9Th wd, Bat Haral-
son 10th wd, V NJ Jackson 4th wd, owse
Hammond 9th wt, NJ r Jackson 10th wd.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

In all excellent article in q late
Times>D Democrat, comment is made
upon the change of opinion felt by
the entire country with regard to
theability of ex.Plesident Harrison.
When he retired from the .Presi
dency, he did so with tbe ropnta-
tion of having made q fairly good
but not a brilliant chief executive.
No claim was made for him for
great wisdom or extraordinary in,
tellect. Since his retirement, he
has made a name for himself, as
the aforementioned editorial re-
counts, for profound knowledge of
international law as in bis pleads
iDgs of the case for Venezuela
against England; and he has shown
equal brillimcy IN constitutional
law in his cases before the United
States Supreme Court. So far So
good, but to go q step farther, We
think ex-President Harrison has
added most to his post-presiden-
tial reputation by his quiet but firm
withdrawal from the hcad-long
rush lis party is making into mill
tarism and Imperialism. For this
patriotic course thousands of his
citizens, who are still free>
men, will strew laurel upon his
last resting place.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Notice of First Meeting OF
Creditors.

In the District Court of the United
States for tho Eastern District of
Louisiana, Baton Rouge Division.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Mayer. Blum, Bank
rupt. In Bankruptcy, To the credi-
tors Of Mayer Blum of Tunica, in the
parish of Wost Feliciana and district
aforesaid, o Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of March, 1901, A. ID. the said Mayer
Blum was duty adiudiea ed bankrupt,
and that the irst meeting OF his .credi,
tors will bc held at tho Court House in
st, Francisville on the.3rd day of April,
l90l, A. D., alto o'clock in tho forenoon,
atwhich time the said creditors may Mt
tend, prove their claims, appoint trlls-
tee, examine the .bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
OLIVIER PROVOSTY,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
.z;1;;;ss-4 ~ ~

lLe nplIflon of 81. efai p:otii!lieAt
gentlemen in this parish was asked
as to the probable size of the next
seasons cotton crop here. Inc
answer invariably was to the e1ect
tll0t Sit would not be SO large as
increased acreage would lead one
to expect" And the reason given
was the failure of the corn crop.
Men already have to buy their corn.
and having to do so, they Will
have to cconomize Oh their iced
bills, with the result that the poor
|.ly-or insutiiciently-fed stock will
not do such good work as well fec
teams would, hence proportion
ate'y poor crop. There is some
thing i'll this.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Deputy Sheriff G. s. Davidson
went to Baton Rouge Wednesday
to get VIM Jackson, colored who
was held by the authorities there
on charge from this parish of
stealing cattle. JaGksoa's brother,
a co partner in the crime is still at
large, but it is expected that be
will soon bo caught,
The story of the discovery of the
cattle thieves is as follows: Joe
Schrader of Port Hudson and: :m
other white fisherman came upon
the two negroes at Fancy Point,
last Saturday. The latter had a
hoef strung up to a tree and were
dressing it. They admitted having
stolen the beef, bnt would not di-
vulgo what they intended doing
with it, or whether others were i'm
plicated in the wrong,doing, shra.
der and his companion took the
negroes as far as DR.. Balls and
there let them go, when they made
tracks ont of the parish. When
word got. to town, however, tile
gravity Of the offence, aud the
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

A correspondent of Golfers
Weekly observes that in the crowds
at the presidential inauguration at
Washington there was Il noticeable
absence of tie foreign element,
such as may be seen in all gather
.ings of the populace i'll large cities,
like New York and Chicago. Only
American citizens care to make the
journey to see the President inaug-
urated. 1t is a matter of pride
that there are throngs Of such c:ti-
Zens.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

peculiar Significance OF the deed
from several points of view could
not escape the notice of the officers
Of justice, and measures were at
once taken to apprehcnd them for
the crime with the above mentioned
result. Jackson says he will plead
guilty, but wants his brother pun
ished as we'll as himself.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Southern Industry is II new pc
Tiodical published i'll New Orleans,
which aims to cover u field similar
to that of the Manufacturers Rec
ord. The first issues are promiS-
ing, and the publishers claim that
it will be made better as their plans
arc perfected. 1t may not fill a
long felt want, since the Southern
people are notoriously backward i'll
attempting new enterprises, but as
n means Of awaking an interest in
all lines Of industrial effort, we
hope Southern Industry will fill a
want soon to be keenly felt.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
CultiVating Water Plants

Those who love plants and their
cultivation ought each month to
look at the articles contributed to
rho Delipeator by Ward Mcleod.
These not only impart original in
formation, but also answer the
questions of those who are puzzled
and troubled about their plants. In
the April number of The Delinea-
tor Ward Mcleod speaks especially
Of tie Cultivation Of Water Plants.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

William NJ. Eyarts solaccd him.
self with this reflection: "When
the people can find nothing more
than long sentences against one
who has been SO long in public life
as | have, | think | am doing prct-
ty WE'LL"
Some dong sentences" are seri,
Ous however.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
SATURDAY, MAR. 23sd 1901

His friends in West Feliciana
arc much pleased that Hon. o. 0.
ProvoSty has received the appoint
ment of associate justice of the Su>
preme Court Of Louisiana. No bet
ter selection could have been made.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
A. K. BRANDON
Proclamation of Election.


BY the authority vested iirme asmayor
of thc,town of 'Bayon Sara, and in accor-
dance with the city charter, thereby is
sne this my proclamation ordering an
election to be ,heid,at the usual polling
place in tliis townolr Monday, April 1st
1901, that being the first Monday in
April, between the hours Of 10 Il m and 4
p IN for the election Of officers as follows
tO-wit:
Ono Mayor, Five C"uncilmen, Om
Sect and Treas, One Constable and Col
iector.
J. F. IRVINE,
Mayor
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

One heavy set So rel mare .mulo, abont
II 3-4 hands high, white collar rnl, on
,nm,e, smutty light nosirll. When tost
from Leake place ut tluker ford, just af-
ter Christmas. hadha small hell on neck.
a liberal reward will he paid for infor-
nation leading to delivery to
+. l.. Eewsliam,
st. FrancisviIle, In
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Notice. 49,.
j nm agent for and can give speeia
rates on all newspapers, periodicals All
magazines.
E.J. BARROW,

/. Agents wanted for "Life of
Booker-T. Washington written by
himself. Everybody buys /; agents
are now making over 500 per
month best book to sell to colored
people ever published. Write for
terms, or send 2le for outfit and
begin at once. Mention paper.
j. L. Nichols & Co., J.
Atlanta, Ga,
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Subscriptions taken for Daily
papers by the week, month or year,
delivered hy carrier or through the
mail as preferred. Also agent fol-
any periodical published.
Daily papers may be found on
sale at Frank Spohn's barber shop,
Geo. Rettig.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

The English use of the capital
81" is one of the oldest features of
the language-to foreigner. II
Il Frenchman writes with reference
to himself he makes "je" (the
French equivalent of 'I' with a
small "j." So with the German,
who may use capitals to begin ev'
cry noun; he always uses the. small
ii" in writing "icll," The Span.
lard avoids, as far as practicable,
the use of the personal pronoun
when writing in the first person,
but he always writes it "yo," talk
ing pains, however, TO begin the
Spanish equivalent of our ''you'
with q capital,
IN English it is surely q big "I''
and little "yOu," as the old saying
has it.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Rufe Fields the newspaper poet,
is down with the smallpox, and
when lie RECEIVERS, we may look fol
poetry with holes in it.-Commer,
cial-Appeal.
Or that can be pitted against any
~one e,sU'S verse.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
No Scope for Speculation

A young man just starting in
life, who rents farm land for any
other purpose than to help him to
secure a home and farm OF his own,
will have Il tussle to escape vaSa-
bonlage.-Ruston Leader.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Cattle Thieves.

Every cattle owner and cattle
dealer is justly incensed with the
recent tlagrant case Of cattle steal
ing at Fancy Point. 1t is seen that
such practices must not be allowed
to continue, or death low will
be given to the rising industry of
cattle>raiSing in this parish. There
fore, public sentiment should de-.
mand that the criminals be dealt
with as severely lis the law directs
Prompt and just punishment is the
best corrective.
Anything beyond that will be
productive of evils greater than
that of cattle stealing. Labor, for
example, isnot so we'll settled in the
parish, as to make it desirable to
take aAy action That will disturb
present economic conditions.
AT the same time, cattle thieves
whether white or black, may be,
and must be made to understand
that they will not be tolerated.
List of Grand Jurors drawn for
the LIST Monday and week of April
1901.
W LI.ec, 5th wd, l. II Chisholm, 1st
wd, Edward Haralson 10th wd, N II Bar
row 9Th wd, W IL Wrigb 5th wtl, Genrge
H Wilcox Sd wd, G B Austen 5th wtl, J l.
Flynn lst wd, J LFlemnling 9TH VIDA "
Ard 2nd wd, james Mcpherson LIST w,l,
Whitman Wilcox. Sd wrd, J G Eall End
wd, Il w Stewart 9Th wd, W J Fort 3rl
wd, Thos II Town lst wtl, + 0 Hamilton
9th wd, J + Maryman 9th wd, NJ Is Lee
5th wd, Edward Baines 3rl wd.
A true copy:
A. Villeret, Clork.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Those annoying revenue stamps,
which have caused not few bad
words, will g. out of use July LIST.
Those left on hand will be redeem
ed by the government.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
That Railway Route.

Our article OH the extension OF
this branch road to NatcheZ, either
by way of Woodyille, or by u new
route iverging from Balnes' sta
ton in this parish has occasioned
considerable favorable comment on
the part of readers. The route,
which would open further the re
sources of this parish is particular
" attractive, and it is urged that
it is worthy of some serious atten
tion on tile part Of the Y. u M. v
management. The route is dlrec..,
and it will open new county trib'
utary to the railroad, facts which
must weigh heavily when the
question of road-building is discuss
ed. Let all the friends of the route
urge it strenous'y against the houl
which will soon come, when The
claims of a rival trans Mississippi
road will induce the y. &. NJ. Y
to consider the building of roat
through to Natchez.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Effort for Good Roads.

Nothing that has happened for a
good while, or promises to happen,
contains 50 much of good angnry
for Louisiana us The movement on
foot in New Orleans to provide for
a good roads convention, which is
called to meet next month. The
management Of ,he Illinois Central
railway, arc sending a"good roads"
train through the section of coun-
try traversed by their road, and,
practical exposition of the art
of making a good "dirt" road will
be given at certain points. New Or.
leans is one Of these points, and
Natchez probably another.
Without stopping to comment
upon the various methods employed
by this line of railway to develop
the country along its route, one OF
which has been to convertible pine
hills of south Mississippi and south
east Louisiana into market gardens
and towns, we will venture to
say that tIIis, It's latest effort, is the
best and most far.reaching in its
effects of any as yet attempted.
Good roads not necessarily ex-
pensiye roads Of macadam or as
phalt, but simply roads of earth
properly graded and drained mean
everything to an agricultural COM
munity. They mean the difference
between profit and loss in getting
produce to market. They mean
ease, comfort and pleasure in a
conntrylife. They mean the high
er civilization.
Therefore, the effort now being
made to give in our home city OF
New Orleans an object lesson in
making good roads, roads that will
be within the means of theeayeMge
community, is of the lmppiest
moment 10 our people.
Conventions are seldom pr0duc
tive of lasting good, and Cftel
accomplish little or nothing eycept
talk, but they may be made to sub
servea useful purpose, if properly
conducted and if truly representa-
tive of the people. This We hope
for the convention proposed now
If all concerned will enter into it,
work with enthusiasm, following
up its conclusions by Intelligent
application to home needs it will b(
a success.
1t rests with Gov. Heard to ap
point tive delegates from eacI
parish to the convention, and npor
the wise selection of these depends
the practical results Of the gather
ering. We trust that the selection
will be of practical, intelligent men
and converSant with the needs o.
the country, and above all, entllu
Siastic already upon the road ques'
tion. For West Feliciana in par
ticulaS, we hope that the appointee'
will bring back from tic conyen
tion the fire cf it's spirit to en-
kindle tho home people with .
desire for better roads than those
which they at present tolerate.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative ,Bromo Qninine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
monny if it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each box.
price 25c. ts
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
S'rRAYEI)..

A dark monse colored Horse Mule
(Tcxas) six years old, about ll4 hands
high, branded heart on hip. Any infor-
nation will be literally rewarded.
X. F: APPLEBY,
Slaughter, Louisiana.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Reduced Rates.

Until further notice, viii deliver
freight at l0ets a load, and coal oil ut
bets a barrel.
JOHN BOWMAN.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
For Sale.

One 35 horse power ergi~c, boiler,
one7O saw Eagle gin stand ana one 60
saw Gullstt stand. All in running order
Address:
Mrs. Monte Richardson,
Jackson, La.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
WANTED TO SELL.

A second hand Estry organ. Cheap for
cash or in small monthly installments.
Apply ut this Office.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Notice School Board,

Qlc quarterly meeting of tho Parisl,
Bo;tttl of School Directors will be held
Saturday, April 6, 1901.
G. w. NEWMAN,
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlaiu's Pain Balm y trial. 1t Will
not cost you cent if it does no good.
One application will relieve the pain. 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in on third
the line required byany other treatment.
cuts, burns, frostbites, quinsy, pains i'll
the side and chest, glamlular and 'otnrI
swcllings are quickly cured by applying
it. Every hottie warranted. Price, "a
and so tets at.Kilhourne ard Forester,
st. Franciivi.l"; Nillerct and Allain
Bayen Sara.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
New. Work Among Colorcd People

Rev. James L. Cox, colorcd, has
organized a congregation i'll the
Young Benevolent Society Hail.
St. Francisville, under the name Of
the G. NJ. f. Connection. All col
ored are invited TO attend services,
which are on Thursday evenings Z
y. M, and on Sunday 8 p, nj. Sun
day school and preaching and at
p. m. Subject for night service
"Into it, through it, and out of it. ;
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
Laundering BY Hand.

Machines arna!l right when they
are used on metal, but. they are all wrung
ina laundry. My work is,done by hand
and | possess the knowledge that comes
from long and careful traiuing.
Linens that arc Numbered by me look
far betterand last much longer than the
linens handled by a steam laundry, be-
cause intelligent human fingers do the
work.
Evennew shirts, collars and cuffs, fresh
from the dealers do not excel in finish
those done by me. .aA
Shirts, Zoe; Collars, 2ac; Cuffs, per pair
sc; Umlerslirts, &c; Drawers sc; Hand
kercliicfs 2ic; Socks per pair DC; Ladies'
Shirt Waist; Linen Pants 25c; Linen
Coats 25c; Vests 15c; Ladies Duck Skirts
SAM LEE, LAUNDRY.
st. Francisvillr, 1.a.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
NOTICE of EXAMINATIONS,

The regular semi-annual examination
for teachers certificates will be held
April IL, ~, and 18th, 1901. For further
information apply to
G. W. NEWMAN, Par. Supt.
st. Francisyille, La.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Lost, Strayed or Stolen.
From Como neighborhood, about 10
days ago, one odd white horsn totally
blind. Information leading to mis- srecov
cry will he suitably rewarded.
JOHN JACKSON,
Brandon z 0. La
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23
LOST

Between Pinckncyville, Miss. and Woy
anoke p. o., La, One Snail Satchcl, con
tanning among other things "a Gold
Watch with the name "Robert l.. Bran
don" in back. A suitable reward will be
given for its return to Mr.. B. Rothschiid.
Pinckaryville.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23

Weakened system need u mature
wholesome, mellow liquor. That's
precisely what the /. W. Harper
Wlliskey is. Perfect as beVer-
age OF, medicine. Absolutely pure.
Sold by
The true Democrat., 1901-03-23


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-20
In MEMORIAM.
T. A. MeNeaI and Editor Hoch
Speak at Smith Center.

Smith Center. Kas.. Sept. 2O.-Memo-
rial exercises to do honor to the mem
Dry of VIM. Mckinley called together
one OF the largest crowds Of people ever
seen In Smith Center. Services were
held in a large tent, every seat being
run and hundreds standing around the
edges
This is reunion week of the old SOL
dieFs Of Smith county, and Thursday
was set aside for memorial exercises
IN honor of the late President Nc
ESinley-
All of the business houses were
closed at 10 o'clock and remained so
until late in the Afternoon The impress
sive services consisted of singing the
1avorite- hymn, Nearer. MY God TO
Thee" prayer by the Rev. l.. g. Par
ker, scriptural reading and a short
though beautiful and pathetic address
by the Rev Dwight H. Platt, pastor OF
the Gongregat church of this
place The parade. the largest ever
seen here, was headed By Hendricks
military band, followed by nearly 400
school children carrying flags, then the
Masonic fraternity. the Women's Re
lief Corps and old soldiers.
After dinner the speaker of the occa-
sion T. A. McNea1, of Topeka, was in
trOduced- His address was a most
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-20
DIED IN A SWAMP
LifeIess Body of Five Year Old
Boy
Found Where He Had Perished
From Exposure.
HE WANDERED AWAY.
Left Home Tuesday Afternoon
With Others.
Was Only Three Miles From
Home When Discovered.

Menominee. Wis, Sept 2o.-The life
less body Of the year old son of An
drew Kragness of this city was found
in swamp three miles from home,
where he had wandered and persisted
from exposure, fatigue and fright.
He went into the woods on Tuesday
afternoon with two older boys and
when night came he could not be found.
A searching party numbering over 200
was formed and the adjacent country
was secured, without success Worn out
with fatigue a new party of over 300
was formed Wednesday, which renewed
the search with increased determine
ton
Wilson creek was dragged for two
miles and every farmhouse within five
miles Of the city was visited. The news
spread through the city, and the excite
ment increased so that when night came
a fresh party Of over 400 was ready to
resume the search. They were formed
in long lines and aided with lanterns
they para1leled the woods and swanps
walking about eight feet apart and re-
sembling an army of soldiers.
On Thursday the search was resumed.
Finally three miles from home in a
swamp the lifeless body of the little
fellow was found. His tear stained face
and bruised body showed signs Of great
suffering from fright and pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-20
YOUNG ROOSEVELT.
Escorts Mother to Washington, But
Shuns Publicity.

Washington, Sept 20-Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr, is the first boy in the
land. but he makes no special claim
for consideration on that account. If
asked the question, he will probably
admit that it is a nice thing to have
ones father the president of the United
States. but ne is a modest and retiring
youngster. and you would have to press
him pretty hard to even get this adj
mission.
Though his father has been many
years in public life and has occupied
various distinguished positions, his
training has been such that he is moth
ing more than q Godfearing, healthy
youngster, with all youngsters love
and admiration for his parents.
Theodore, Jr., had the honor of ac-
companying his mother to Washington
He was in a measure her personal body
guard, though there was a secret SER
vice agent along He jumped from the
private car Oceanic upon its arrival
here, as other boys descended from the
public cars on the same train, and
when on the platform he kept near his
mother who. with the secret service
detective and Captain w. G. Cowles,
her brother-in-law,w was walking toward
the Sixth street entrance of the Penn
sylvania depot. There was not much
of a crowd at this point in the depot,
but the resemblance of the boy to his
father attracted the attention Of many.
There was a stare. and in Imagination
the boys form grew larger and Sturd1er
and was resolved in that Of his father.
The rumor quickly spread that Mrs.
Roosevelt and her boy had arrived,
and the crowd pushed forward to get
a glimpse of the dearest possessions Of
the new president. Evidently young
Roosevelt does not like the attentions
of the public. He followed his mother
and Mrs Cowles into the carriage and
sank into a corner He was quickly
out when the vehicle arrived at the
Cowles home on N street and followed
Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Cowles into
the house.
Every foot Of N street is known to
young Teddy When his father was
assistant secretary of the navy the
Roosevelt home was on N street, a few
doors from the Cowles house. There
are many boys who reside in the same
neighborhood, and some of these were
Theodore's playnates when he lived in
Washington three years ago. There
will be a renewal of these acquaint-
ances, perhaps, and on afternoons when
school is ended the people of Washing
ton expect him to join in their play.