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The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

A reverend gentleman recently
alluded in conversation to the good
old custom of tacking notices of
church services upon the doors of
the sacred building, and intimated
that thSt was the proper place for
them, "Yes, but you must admit, "
was the EDITORS retort, "that very
few people would see them in that
case. The parish paper has that
advantage at least"
Should some one argue that what
use was there to know without
needing, it should be remarked
that it merely increases the moral
culpability Of the sinner.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Baton Rouge 'haS recently had a
visit from an evangelist, who must
he another SAM Jones, judging by
the following item i'll the Bulletin
of that city. "After. the lecture to
men only last Sunday, the Stuart
stock rose away above par with
women; for of course, Inc women
found ont what George said and
agreed with him in every statement
be made. Since the lecture to wo-
men only, last Wednesday after
noon, an oninous silence has come
oyer our female population. Real
izing the necessity of getting re-
port oil the meeting, the Bulletin
engaged o special corps of married
reporters to punch the cat out of
the bag, but the cat is stillsin the
bag-the reporters have presented
themselves without copy. All that
we learned was that George talked
about dancing, suggested that NO.
mep ought to wear clothes enough
to cover at least half Of their bod
les, said there was no difference
between playing progressive enchre
| for a $40 vase and game of drag
for a dollar bill, denounced women
who went to theatres to see other
women "clad in climate" limited
that men were better than women,
anyhow, and mentioned few 9th.
er trivial matters which, according
to one Of his female hearers, was
all nonsense"
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

cit is hard to say which is the
best thing for us" remarked the
bill collector. eff nobody paid
their bills we should get no cons
mission, and if everybody paid
them we should be thrown out of a
job. Our profession offers no ex-
ception to the general rule that
% middle course is the SAFEST
Boston Transcript.
This sounds clever but contains q
fallacy. Do you see it? Substitute
the word cash for bills, and the
sophism becomes apparent.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

The Spooner amendment to the
Army Appropriation Bill vests in
the President power and authority
which can be exercised only by an
emperor. BY voting down the
amendments offered, the republicans
placed themselves oh record as in
favor Of the exercise of arbitrary
and imperial power by the chief
executive. No restrictions are
placed upon him and no time limit
is fixed to his rule. lie is supreme
he can appoint whomsoever he
pleases; be can vest legislative,
judicial and executive power all in
one person, and that person is un>
der no obligations to observe the
Constitution in dealing with Flip
mo subjects. And this is done in
the name of liberty! This is the
policy Of a party which sprang into
existence to apply .the Declaration
of independence to men entirely
black History presents no in
stance of q transformation SO sud-
den and complete. The Commoner.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
Proclamation ut Election.

BY the authority vested in me as mayor
of the town of Bayon Sara, and in aecor-
dance with the city charter, l hereby is.
sue this my proclamation ordering Al
election to be held ata tho usual polling
place in this town on Monday, April 1st
1901, that being the first Monday in
April, between the hours of 10 Il IN and 4
p IN for the election of officers as follows
to-wit
Ono Mayor, Five Councilmen, One
Sect and Treas, One Constable and Col
lector.
J.F. IRVINE,
Maynr
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
A Prophecy.

owe shall have an emperor in
Washington within twenty-five
years unless we can create q public
sentiment which, regardless Of leg
islation, will regulate the trustsr'
says President Hadley of Yale
University.
No comment need be made upon
the fact that DR.. Hadley may thank
his stars that lie presides over Yale,
and not the University of Califor-
MIA, where liberty Of thought is at
a discount, or else his official head
would suffer for so bold-and true
"a statement as the above.
Yes, in twent,, live, and less ''hhdn
twenty-five years, the American
people will have al emperor, if pa
triotism continues to be subyerted
and national liberty be trampled
upon with the present measure Of
success. The growth Of imperial.
iStic ideas is sapping like some
huge parasite the strength of the
American people, until the mighty
trunk will become rotten to the
core.
The only hope is that there will
yet DO saved a remnant Of wise
men, who cannot be misled by mil
i,ary prowess and imperialistic
show and glitter, but who, seeing
things as they are, -al| the danger
and all the wrong-will warn the
unwary and unthinking,
All honor then to DIR. Hadley
and all others like him, who raise
their voices to guide, to counsel
against the dangers that beset our
beloved republic.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Agents wanted for "Life Of
Booker r. Washington" written by
himself. Everybody buys ; agents
are now making over 800 per
month; best book to sell TO colored
people ever published. Write for
terms, or send 24c for outfit and
begin at once. Mention paper.
j. L. Nichols & Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
A. r. BRANDON.

In the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Louisiana.
In the nlatter of |. x. Marks, Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of IN order of sale, to me directed in the
above cause, !, the undersigned trustee,
will offer for sale as auction to tho
highest bidder for cash on Wednesday,
the 20lh day of March 1901 at D o'clock a.
NJ. all The property depending on said
bankruptcy, at the late store of the said
bankrupt in the town of Rayou Sara,
consisting of Whiskey. Wine, Can GooGs,
Groceries, Fixtures, Safe, Etc.
j.. ii. ClACK,
Trustee.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Subscriptions taken for Daily
papers by the week, month Or year,
delivered by carrier or through the
mail as preferred. Also agent for
any periodical published.
Daily papers may be found on
sale at Frank Spohn's barber shop,
Geo. Rettig.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

The death of ex,President Ber-
jamin Harrison removes % thorn i'll
the side of President Mckinley,
who did not enjoy the public diSap-
prOval of his administration by
Gen. Harrison. When all else is
said, the latter was the best type of
q patriotic and conservative Repub~
lican. AS such be could not re-
iOice to see his country speeding
into Imperialism.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

at is better to do something for
nothing than to do nothing for
nothing. The product of the latter
Ii nothing ; the product of the
former is tile development of mus
Gle and seIf-respect; and the opens
ing Of a chance for better job"
George r. Stuart.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

NOwi is the time--when many good
people are straining Themselves to
find some form of entertainment
that will entertain and at the same
time not appear to do SOB, r,
Advocate.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Laundering By Hand.

MACHINES are all right when they
are used On metal, but they are all wrong
ina laundry. My work is done by hand
and possess the knowledge TINT comes
from long and careful training. 4
Linens that are laundered by me Look
for better and last much longer than tho
linens handled by steam laundry, be-
cause Intelligent human fingers do the
work.
Even new shirts, collars and cuffs, fresh
from the dealers do not excel i'll finish
those done by me.
Shirts, Zoe; Collars, 2sc; Cuffs, per pair
SC; Un9agsllirts, &c; Drawers DC; Hand
kerchiefs 29c; Socks per pair Sc; Ladies'
Shirt Waist Liaen Pants Zoe; Linen
Coats 25e; Vests 15c; Ladies Duck Skirts
SAM LEE, LAUNDRY.
St. Francisyille, La.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of West Fell
ciana, 9th jnd. Dist. Court.
j. T. IRVINE,
Mayor.

State Of Louisiana, Parish OF West Fell
ciana, 9th Jud. Dist. Court.
Lous Levy vs. Stephen G. Smith.
BY virtue of IL writ of HI Fa to mo di.
rected from the above mentioned court, ]
havc seizetI and will offer for sale Oh
Saturday, April Goth, 1901. =
between tho hours prescribed by law,
the following described property to wit :
(620) Six Hundred and Twenty acres Of
Iandwith all buildings and improvements,
Bonded north by White and Spillman's,
east by Mill Greek, south and west BY
Thompson's creek. Terms of sale cash
with benefit of appraissment.
J. Ii. Clack,
Sheriff
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

AS an admirer of Hon. o, O.
PrOvosty, Tie True Democrat is
glad to note that his chances for
appointment to the Supreme Bench
are 80 good.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

The hay-foot, straw-foot treaty
otherwise Hay -.Pauncefote, has
fallen through as it deserves to.
The Nicaragua canals future is
obscure, but every true American
must Sympathize with Senator
Morgan in his plea that the matter
be pushed, 50 that he may live to
zee some fruitiOn of bis life long
.labors in that direction.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
Lost, strayed or Stolen.

One heavy set sotrul mare mnla, about
II 81 hands high. white collar rub Oh
mane, smutty light nostrll When lost
from Leake place at Fluker ford, just hf-
ter Christmas had u small bsll Oh neck.
A liberal reward will he paid for iafur-
nation leading to delivery to
+. l.. Newshan,,
St. Francieyille, La.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
ST'RAYED.

A dark mouse colored Horse Mule
Crrxas) six years old, about lit hands
high, branded heart on hip. Any insor-
nation will be literally rewarded.
b. T. APPLEBY,
Slaughter, Louisiana.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

The World asks whether Roose>
velt will find the vice presidency a
shelf or q ladder.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Since writing the above, we learn
that Natchez merchants are making
an effort to secure the continuation
of the road from Woodville to
Natchez. They will seek to secure
Gov. Ileard's cooperation with a
view to taking in by rail Angola,
the State convict farm. Should .
road to Angola be desired, the Fort
Adams route would prove the more
direct one.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

To Cure a Co!d in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo4 Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is OIL each box.
rice 25g,
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Notice."
l am agent fer and can give specia
rates on all newspapers, periodicals an
magazines.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
WANTED TO SELL.

A second hand Estey organ. Cheap for
cash or in small monthly installments.
Apply st this office.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
LOST,

Between Pinckneyvile, Miss, and "et
anoko p. o., o., ere sn;aEi sHrhsl, con
tanning aincng othcc things u Goiti
Watch with the ntno ''2obert l.. Bran
don" in back. A suitable reward will be
given for its return to Mr.. B. Rothschild,
Pmckneyyilie.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

From Como neighborhood, about 10
days ago. ole old white horse totally
blind. Information lcating to his recoy
cry will be suitably rewarded.
JOHN JACKSON,
Brandon z 0, La
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16
NOTiCE of EXAMINATIONS.

The regular scmi-annual examination
for teachers certificates viii be hela hellal
April II, r, and 18th, 1891. For further
Information apply to
G. W. NEWMAN, Par. Supt.
St. Francisville, La.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

All legal lights are not bright.
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16

Weakened system need q mature
wholesome, mellew liquor. That's
precisely what the !. W. Harper
Wlliskey is, Perfect as a beyer-
age or medicine, Absolutely pure.
Sold by
The true Democrat., 1901-03-16


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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1901-04-22
JOHN WANAMAkER
$2.50Eycglasses
at $1.O0 Pair.

be sure you are right, taeH 80
ahead" is applicable to nothing as
iorc!be as the fitting OF Eyeglasses.
and therein lies the secret OF my
great success.
Twenty-Five years OF this certainty
OF correctness in fitting Glasses has
won me the confidence OF thousands.
and the number OF pleased and benc-
fitted patrons continues TO grow daily.
In order there should he no pos.
sible doubt about the correctness OF
the Glasses furnish. | have, 10 assist
me, n staff OF as able oculists and ego
surgeons as can he found in the city.
These doctors have had years OF dis
pensary. hospital and private prac-
tice In treating diseases OF the eye.
You can consult them about your
eyes free OF charge. and no matter
where you so and how large n fca
you pay you can get no better or
more reliable advice. offer you
for this week. n. any Of my three
stores. my regular $3.50 Eyeglasses
at SI.OO pair, TO acqunint You
with me high standard and excel
loncc OF my work and to fnmiliarize
you with the completeness Of my es.
Establishments. which are the fines; in
the United States.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1901-04-22

n, MAGIC chain OF white c,cc,r!c
II lights starts on Broadway a;
Twcn,y-,hirl street AMI continues
W nearly TO F!tt!c,h.
The brilliant string OF lisn's Is hn'ne
which lures hundreds OF staSc-s'rlcN
moths.
The fame o. broadway has gone
north. south. east and west. Every
where II Is :hc synonym far ease anu
pleasure: n place where an easy !!v"!'-
hood can be turned by simply "carIn:
good clothes and looking pretty over
tac .ootllga,s: place OF mons,rous
sala.!c-. with days 0. luxury and even
.nys Of r!casin: toc-tr!pp!n;.
And so. from the four quarters o: this
fair land. girls come troop!nS: SONG
with few hundred dollars. some with
a few hundred cents: svn'c with friends
and families behind 20 help u nee
c-ssary. come with nothing IN nc
World 9u, themselves: young. preuy
hopeful. all looking FOR work. and stage
work at thai.
II is n strange TACT. ba. none the less
true. thu, few girls In the large chorus''
o. New York CITY are New York hpEp
and bred.
Inquire whercs1evcr you will. and yon
will md tina, thrce-tour;hs o. he
chorus girls playing here today are
from anywhere but New York.
The popular opinion holds ,hai Broad
way is dangerous as we'll as fIscl-
mating place.
Undoubtedly It Is. But any place Is
dangerous. from and Including the coun-
= he ~ Tho
metropolis TO the girl who "a likely to
succumb to temptation.
To the Woodworking chorus Girl IL Is
not dangerous.
The girl who II there to cnrn her sal
nry-and she won't he permitted 20 gay
long Il she !sn't-hns little time 10 think
OF anything but work.
Work. work. work. from early morn
Ing until late night. is her maxim.
Du: popular opinion Is hard thing TO
controvert.
So established Is the belief that stage
lie in general and chorus lie In par
ticuinr Is strcwn with thorrlsss roses
that II vii! take stronger pen than
mine to uprco, these cherished and time
worn Authorizations.
~ VNotSS y -!t'-h
evening I stood In the stage entrance
o! Weber & Ficlis's.
Tho doorman had just assured ne
that tho whole house was sold ont.
despite the !nclemcnt weather. and that
we might expect a large audience. This
was as consolns to INC as It must hlv.
been to Mr.. Weber and Mr.. Fields. for
DID not want my evening with the
chorus spoiled by n dishcartcn!nS house
OF empty chairs.
Across the street saw two young
women battling with the elements and a
large umbrella.
Their skirts were dripping We, AMI
blowing every which way.
They crussed. and saw tina; their
Jackets were worn and rather old. AMI
their hats were positively left over
from last season. one certainly cannot
be expected, to wear her best bib and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

Cuba wants a reduction of the
tariff, especially on sugar. The
price of raw sugar in Cuba is 1876
cents a pound and the duty is 1885
cents pound. The total consump-
ton of sugar in the United States
last year was 2,2I9,S47 tons, and
based on the average increase of 6.34
per cent. during the past 10 years,
the consumption this year should be
2,36o,5S5 tons. OF this quantity
100000 tons in round figures will
come from American sources, say
Louisiana being able to produce
10000 tons, United States beet
factories 10000, Hawai-, $4,000 and
Porto Rico 10000, all being free Of
duty, leaving I,36o,5S5 tons TO come
from other sources and on which
duty is paid. The average duty as
sessed is $50 per ton, or total of
$4S,9SI 900. The price of all the
sugar consumed, however, being en-
HANGED to the extent of the duty Of
$40 per ton or a total of $S4, oSI 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

The quiet and gentlemanly deport-
ment Of the students while about
town is frequent subject of remark.
The Smart Alexis" are absent with
out any expressions of regret. The
best recommendation that a young
man can have is that which he gives
by a uniform and gentlemanly de-
meanor. Gentleness and considera.
ton of the rights and the opinions of
others detracts not whit from the
manliness OF any man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

The supreme court decides that
the county of Gates has legal ex-
istence in accordance with the act of
the last legislature setting off the
north half of Chippewa county for
that purpose. In one particular
however, the court concludes the
Legislature put its foot in tin that
provision which relates to the cleo
ton of a member of the assembly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

The legal status of the Philip
pines as regards this country has
finally been determined by the SUI
preme court. The court has pub
lished its conclusions in the "Dia-
mond Ring Case" in which it holds
that the Philippines became domes-
tic territory when the treaty of
transfer was made between Spain
and the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

Congressman jenkins reports that
the appropriation made by the last
Congress for the exploitation of free
rural mail delivery routes is entirely
exhausted and nothing more can be
done in this line until an additional
appropriation is made by Congress
for the purpose. The Postmaster
General asks for an increased
amount and Congress will undoubt-
eddy grant all that is aske d, for the
service contemplated is very popular
and advantageous. The people who
are looking for the promised estab-
lishment of the service in their
neighborhood must have patience.
The postoffice department is doing
its best. The routes will be equip
ped for service in due time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

A writer in the Typographical
Union, himself user of the weed
and acknowledging that excessive
smoking is injurious to health, claims
that of methods of smoking tobacco,
"the pipe is the most wholesome
form, cigar the next and cigar
cite the worst" Tobacco in the
pipe is the farthest away from the
smoker. Ergo, the farther away
the tobacco is from you, the better
off you are. Q. E. D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05
Esau Buck and the Buck Saw.

An old farmer in Arkansas whose
sons had all grown up and left him,
Tired young man by the name Of
Esal Buck to help him on his farm
On the evening OF the first day they
hauled up load OF poles for wood
anC unloaded them between the gar
den and the harnyard, The next
morning the old man said to the hired
man: "Esau, l am going to town to-
day and while am gone you may saw
up that wood and keep the old ram
out OF the garden" When the old
man had gone, Esau went out to saw
the wood, but when he saw the saw he
wouldn't saw it, When Esau saw the
saw he saw that he couldn't saw il
with that saw. Esau looked around
for another saw, but that was the only
saw he saw so he didn't saw it. When
the old man came home he said to
Esau: "Esau, did you saw the wood?"
Esau said: II saw the wood, but /
wouldn t saw it; for when / saw the
saw, l saw that | couldn't saw with
that saw, SO / didn't saw it," The
old man went out to see the saw, and
when he saw the saw he saw that Esau
couldn't saw with that saw. When
Esau saw that the old man saw that
he could'n saw with the saw, Esau
picked up the ak and chopped up the
wood and made see-saw. The next
day the old man went to town and
bought new buck saw for Esau Buck,
and when he came home he hung the
buck saw for Esau Buck on the saw
buck by the see-saw. Just at this time
Esau Buck saw the old buck in the
garden eating cabbage, and when
driving him from the garden to the
barnyard Esau saw the buck saw on
the saw buck by the see-saw. Esau
stopped to examine the new buck saw.
Now, when the old buck saw Esau
Buck looking at the new buck saw on
the saw buck by the see-saw, he made
a dive for Esau, missed Esau, hit the
see-saw, knocked the see-saw against
Esau Buck, who fell on the buck saw on
the the saw buck by the see-saw.-Ex
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

A new department is proposed as
an adjunct to the general govern
ment. 1t is to be called the Depart
ment of Commerce and Industry.
II will be directed by an official who
will be one of the Cabinet officers
and its field Of operation is indicated
by the name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

The British army has discarded
the sword and it will soon be among
the relics to be found in garrets and
museums in all civilized countries.
As weapon of defense, it is useless.
An officer never gets near enough
to foe to stick him with his "toad
and when he has occasion
to run it is liable to trip him up.
This is hard blow to the pride of
the End lieutenant, for that was
about all he had to show for his
except his brass buttons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

L. Elertson OF Muskego, Waukesha
county, recently sold 26 black-walnut
trees from his farm, 1853 logs, to a
Cincinnati lumber company. The
logs are to be shipped direct to Ber-
lin, Germany, where they will be
worked up into veneerlng. 1t re-
qaired twenty cars to ship the logs TO
the seaboard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

tives by rejecting Henderson of
Iowa as speaker. Mr.. Henderson
received the vote of the Republi-
cans, 100, to I49, the Democratic
vote, cast for Richardson of Ten
nessee. Three thousand bills were
introduced the first day of the ses-
sion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

President Roosevelt sent his first
message to the Congress Tuesday.
1t is one of the longest messages
ever written by president Of the
United States. 1t consists of about
$4,000 words. 1t is a modest, bust
ness-like document, and shows re-
markable familiarity with the bust
ness and needs of all branches of the
government. In his exordium he
pays high tribute of merited praise
to the character of his lamented
predecessor, the late President Nc
Kinley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

"This government is engaged in
suopressing liberty in the Philip
pines"-the liberty of the Tagalogs
to cut peoples Threats at their plea
sure and convenience.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-05

If a man believes that we have
the best government on earth, what
objection is there to sharing it with
other peoples--the Filipinos, for in
stance7