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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

tH.A a%-~AN SLS HNAASlAluA JOuA
VIZ Pemberton came to Mas
Y Y sachusetts to fight In
dians and to enable his
descendants to. become Danes and
Daughters and'Sons of all manner Of
things, 1t was in way that little be-
t0kened such future glory. 1t Is sad
to record such things OF an ancestor,
but as matter of fact he was fairly
Bmuggled In, from Virginia, where O
political difference with Governor
Berkeley had led to his enforced re-
urement; and so little was his pres.
ence desired In the Puritan colony
that only because Of his splendid mill
tary ability was he allowed to remain.
For he, being by all accounts spirit
ed party, gave the blue laws no more
attention than if they did not exist,
and in face Of indignant public opinion
insisted on keeping Christmas after
the fashion of their common mother.
country. g.
But with King Philip and the Mar
fagansetts Waging war it was impoS-
uble to spare one who was both a
fearless and a skillful warrior; and be-
sides $50 say the ancient annals) his
sins brought their own punishment;
50 terrible one that the most ortho-
doS stood aghast, for his eldest SON
bis heir and his pride-married a red
headed witch, the daughter of a Dutch
enalgrant, who had died just as his
vessel touched port. There was no
doubt about the Witeheraft. She wore
gay garments Of strange cut, she
sang, in an unknown tongue, songs
Of an unearthly sweetness that held
passers-by spellbornd near her tiny
cabin; she had woudrous' skill in herbs
and simples; and, lastly, to elinch.tle
matter, there was the red head. But
the younger John, who had Travelled,
only laughed at the tales when lie
took her for his wife In defiance Of
lhe world, and OF his father to boot,
who, in spite Of his own contumacy,
desired no dealings with sorcery, and
who cut off his son with a shilling.
But one thing more went with it
snamely, the old mau's sword; for the
sen, though unlimited, came to the
funeral and took it down from its hook
% the wall declaring that Of all the
Sons he alone, as eldest, had the right
to wear it. And later, when he, too,
was dead, his daughter, being frivol-
Ous, as became her parentage, melted
up tie gold HIT and ran it into beads,
andthiS deed added fame to the fami-
" teud, which did not die out, as do
most feuds, but burned on for two
long centuries. For in each generation
b the head OF the one branch o. the Fem
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

her sake-at least SO the living John
thought, and SO before long he told
her, aud they agreed that the feud
was nonsense, and became engaged,
her brother consenting.
And then came the deluge.- -....-...-..a,
Johns father, old Pemberton, near
ly went off his head with rage when
John informed him Of the enga cement.
"What." fumed the Colonel, my
only son wed the daughter Of that
wrong headed lawyer! Let them be-
gin, in common honesty, by restoring
their unjust gain and III. consent to
hear more Of them; but until this is
done, never"
UNLESS she gives up those beads. IL
you marry her Pll---" The father left
the sentence unfinished, but John read
his meaning, from his hardening face.
Il shall marry her," John returned,
briefly and firmly. ~ ~ us q
every we'll" And the cid warriors
cace grew cold. q. .a.s. 90 =,
But though for love of her he had
,lefed his father and announced his
firm intention Of cleaVing to her, he
round that he had leaped over one OBJ
struction to their marriage only to hurl
himself against a greater. Damaris,
who had a fine spirit Of her own,
would have none Of him on such terms.
IF the Colonel comes to me himsalG
and begs NE to honor him by accept
ing his sons hand perhaps I'll think
Of it. But not before" she said.
Try as he would John could not
shake her from this position.
So that is how matters stood with
John Pemberton when Christmas:tinle
the season of peace and goodwill
came around. No wonder that be
was pale and haggard:
The Christmas dinner could hardly
be called a cheerful meal, nor did
things brighten later when the young
man stood gazing silently out Of the
window.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
: BY Asc WHEELER

J wonder how many old women there
were who baked and basted and then
sat waiting in their black silk frocks
for the broods to come back on Christ.
mas-the broods that never came. Not
many, hope. There was a finer sor.
row reserved for the mothers, and 1t
was to have them come. Certain it Is
that a holy pathos settled over it as
We contemplated it afterwards. We
remembered then that the "old wom-
an" could not be as merry as we were.
She had little disappointments that
she hid from US. How plainly we un-
derstood them, after the old silk frock
was put away in the cedar chest for
the last time! How she must have
worked for days with what remained
Of her skill, to renew the old foolish
nesses against the Gaming! She put
brandy in one Of her mince pies be-
cause John had always liked it, and
she left it out Of another because Mol
ly always "abominated It." She tried
to coax her old gray hair into the three
short curls again, which, all OF. the
children would remember, danced in
their young faces when she kissed
them and sent them off to school. To
that tired ole heart there was priv
ate joy in stirring these forgotten en-
bers and sitting by the fireside of her
mothers love. I dare. say, If she was
a New England mother, she made a
batch of crullers with her own hands,
and put them in the same old crock in
the pantry, where Frank used to go
slyly and steal them away. How Of
ten she found the crumbs in between
the sheets in the. morning, and never
it! She would cook them
herself because Frank liked them Of
"a nice cinnamon brown" 1t was not
quite comprehensive to- her that
Frank could get beyond the cruller
stage, and when she took him to the
pantry and pointed, with some flaming
up of her old pride, to the crock, she
thought that he could at least have
made a pretence of, his former zest for
her sake. But Frank probably laughed
carelessly, and said, "All right, moth.
err and went away without thinking
Of them again, until-well, until he
saw the. tired old wrists crossed and
led with a white ribbon. Then he.
wondered why he did not grant her
that poor little favor. If he could only
have the chance again he would eat all
her crullers and sing their praises to
the world.-Harper'ss Weekly
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

IN Nons made a formal demand for the
~' :, as lawful and just right, and
ue representative Of the witch Penn
Uetsons, as they are called, as the ED.
CO.. hne' scornfully refused; so that
ue quarrel was constantly renewed,
%au would have probably have dour.
sued indefinitely but that, through in.
auVSFtance, the eldest son of either side
was entered the same year at the same
.O'lege and both Of them being strong
suo athletic. they were thrown much
|,sether and wrestlcd themselves
O a mutual respect which gradu-
Wy rlpened into friendship.
ana thus it came about that the
we introduced the orber to, his sister,
".'af'S Fembeltpn, who had come
|'OE commencement week. Now, DA.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
Nos /. Waste o. Time.

Nos - Waste. fyTllHsG
"Edication is a good thing, uInpy,
an don't yo'i run It down"
ever gitlany of It, Weary"
"Me? Well, ! shoulud say yes.
went to night school all one winter"
"An' what did you git to show fol
t, Weary! z srea.s~ ss sFss
What did ] git? / got four ever.
coats, three hats and seven umbrellas
Don't You tell me that goin' to school
Is q waste o. time."-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

A certain species of beetle at Berke.
ley, Cal. has been observed to collect
in considerable numbers in the neigh.
borhoOd OF a. local smelling works,
alighting on the warm Stag and appar.
emily enjoying the fumes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
$ and she took them. "And also 7

ed; and she took them. "And also 7
beg that you will honor me by con.
senting to accept my only son, and
that You will come to my old house
as Its beloved mistress" E.t
: John moved UP to her and possessed
himself of her hands. Father gave
you the beads, and you took them,"
he said, softly. "And he also gave you
me. Am I taken, too, dear?"
Damaris raised her eyes, and crept
closer; and John drew her into his
arms. sss. .,.,..-a
And SO the old Pemberton feud came
to an end on Christmas night.-Wom-
ans Home Companion. .
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were in the carriage whirling through
the swiftly falling snow. e ~

the swiftly falling snow, & N
!, Damaris heard them coming so
within the house there we're cardiac
jbeatings as excited as there were
without. She flushed to the soft color
Of a sunset cloud when they appeared
before her. the~father coming forward,
and John towering about the door to-
await developments. The Colonel
spoke before she had time to say d
word. "My dear lady" he sall, with
stately dignity. II have come to thank
you for. your. generous and gracious
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A new element, which has been
named europium, has been isolated"
by NJ. Demarcyd 1t has an atomic
weight of about ISL, and in its prop
critics lies between gadolinium and
samaritan. @-@saa lie. ~sf@ va.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

8 From and alter th s date all buat.,
ing. of any kind on the q, cenHood
plantation s positively" pr hibited
nder penalty of1usspasssng. Anyone
found oa tnls aga wltb2at permission
will be considered tresp ssing aud
prosecuted to rhs full extent of the
f#t#st sa MRs! j. A.. VENTRBss.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

= From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on my plac g, Solitude and
Swamp Tract is positively prohibited
Under penalty Of trsspas. ANY one
found on these places without permits
sion will be G ,nsiderei trespasslng
and pro eclted to the full exteot OF
The Law. aas i" W. B. SIXTH. =
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Trespass Notices

Haunting Of any kind on Greenwood
plantation, likewise seining, is positive
" prohibited under penalty Of trespass.
Any permission heretofore granted 10
now revoked. No exceptions. d
f. ,aaa9j-t} = Mrs. B. REED.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
.,s... RICHARD BuTLER

From and after this dat4 all hunt
ing of any. kind on the Pecan Gdo>r
plantation is posi- lively pro lioite, -.
der penalty ef ire. p tssing. AuyD-.'
found on this place ~ithout psrmissis' .
will be, considered tresp sing an
prosecuted to the full extent Of he
law. TTst' Il. N. IIHAKE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on Ambrosia and In depend-
ence plantation is positively prohib-
tied under penalty Of trespassiug.
ANY one found on these places without
permission will be considered trespssa.
ing, and prosecuted to the full extent
-a..<i -... MRS, E. II. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

as Among the causes of death of occu'
pied men in general, phthisis and dis
eases. Of the respiratory organs most
generally cause death. Alcoholism,
gcut, cancer, and suicide are more
common in city life, while in rural and
Industrial districts diseases of the ner.
vous and respiratory systems are more
than ordinarily frequent. iPhthisls
and alcoholism are far below the aver.
age among agricultural workers. Re.
cords Of. recent years show that cancer
is increasing slightly, while phthisis
and all other tubercular diseases are
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

Christmas gift, which, however, as is
appropriate. hope that you will con.
tinue to wear"
He held out to her the old case Of
carved ivory.
"But they are yours" she said, con-
fusedly; and from beneath her lowered
eyeiashes q glance futtered toward
John. "A fs'- - ~ q a. = -
They are yours" the Colonel insist
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

The depths Of the sea are nearly at
the freezing-point; they are subjected
to enormous pressures and displaced
by slow currents moving from the pole
to the equator. They contain oxygen
in sufficient quantity to sustain animal
life, and are deprived Of sunlight.
Is 1t possible to conceive a less com,
Portable habitat for animal popula
ton? No, from our point of view;
but it must not be forgotten that we
are neither fish nor mollusks, and that
everything depends on adaptation te
the surrounding medium. -.ss
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
1t is not probable that food has an,

1t is not probable that food has any.
thing to do with temperament or tenn
per, except as one may be irritable
from orer-eating and bad diet, With
consequent Indigestion, or, IL very
hearty person, one, may have a sur
plus energy that wreaks itself in any
way that Unborn and INDUCED pro
clivities and passion impel. H5 g
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

From and after this date, all hunt.
ing and fishing on tie 90 tnse planta-
ton ispositis ~ prob btsd uulerpea-
atty of trespassing. Anyone funnl on
this, place without permission will De
consilere ltrespassiug aadprosecuted
to the full extent OF the lay @
lCHARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

maris was a sight to see. By q strange
run Of fate every girl in that line is
born with red head, but in Damaris,
when the sun shone upon it, 1t was a
halo Of glory. And her complexion
was dazzling, and her blue eyes were
great stars, and her dimples came and
went; and, in short, If her ancestress
had been like her it is no wonder that
a man threw up lands and money for
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21


The New York Post says that Alfred
belongs to the type of king which me.
diaeyal and modern times alike have
almost failed to produce. Masterful
rulers have not been lacking. but
thinkers Of any profound quality have
rarely occupied q throne. Since the
fall Of the, Roman Empire. In fact,
Europe has produced no, counterpart
to David, the poet-king, to the philoso.
pliers Hadrian and Marcus Aureiius.,
unless It be Alfred. The active life
which 10 a kings part has forced the
average run Of ranaIehs to a position
Of relative intellectual inferiority.
American eSpol.S TO South Africa
exceed sooGHr 900 as:, t,as.rd are
greater IN valne .Hfnf tiigla os any
other ccantry sxgt .g,.oa g gsits.sn.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

A French hygenic journal states
that in Tunis the mortality from tuber.
culosis is 11.3 per 1000 among the
Arabs, and only 'o75 per 1000 among.
the Jews, who lead pretty much the
same life as the Arabs except that
they daily clean all their furniture
with moist cloths, and never stir up
the germ-infeeted dust with brooms.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber of any
kind from tenants on Ogden and Oak
ley plantation. ""' 80 ''@' : 20 =
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
MIss L. MATTHEWS.

The public is warned against buy ihs
fire wood, posts or timber from tenants
on, Rosedown, Texas and Lakewood
plantations. JAS. P. BowMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
decreasing.

=. % g 10. ! ! -
The remarkable marine beetle,
Aepys, believed to be, geologically,
one of the most ancient inhabitants
Of the British Islands, and found In
both hemispheres, lives under water
when the tide is in, and on dry laad
when the tide is out. The air is it's
natural element, and as the tide rises
the Aepys hides under a stone, where
a little globule of air, imprisoned by
its bristly hairs, remains enveloping it
until the water, .recedes again. Elk.
periments have shown that If the
Aepys is kept artificially immersed for
a long time 1t falls into a condition CT
apparent death, but revives on being
exposed to the sun. Ittis believed to
prey on minute fnollusks.'s9 ~ 81,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

A German scientist has given ano
Their proof of the painstaking nature
Of his race in obtaining perfect accu.
racy and the most minute detail of all
things. This savant has measured the
time that is occupied by a wink. He
used a special Photographic appara
tus and fixed a piece Of white paper
on the edge of the eyelid for mark.
He found that the ,slid descends
quickly and rests a little ct the bottom
movement. Then it rises more, slowly
than it fell The mean duration of the
downward movement was from .075
to .O91 Of second. The time from
the instant the eye rested till it closed
varied from Is to,.17 of second. In
rising the lid took II Of q second The
wink was completed in 4 Of a second.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21
Official Feucana and scboo, BOARD

FRAwyhEE WEST frnNA PARISH La SATURDAY DECEMBER o. 1m
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-21

- 81 aslp lgdI sio1a5 Blsgy
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They are yours" the Colonel insist.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01
The Machinists

Are asking their bosses Tor more pay and other concessions which they think they are entitled to. Well. if their demands are just, we hope they will receive them. but if they are ask ing a little too much we hope they will meet their employers half way. and patch up matters so that both sides will be satisfied and happy. Say, we see the plumbers are going to ask their bosses for a little" more than they are receiving at the present time. We'll, we don't know anything about their business, but the practical ex- perience we've had with them our selves; and you can take our word for 1t theySalways got everything thatwas coming to them, and great sight more><In the light we look at it. In re8ding their demands we find they <ohiy want to be carried to their work in a trolley car; now. how under the canopy of Heaven did they overlook the rubber tired hacks? They are much more easy to ride in and the trolley only runs on certain streets. However. when there is demand made for more pay, shorter hours, more or less help. etc. the persons making such demands must use good Judgment by exercising their braln. Our tea, coffee and butter will help fo keep that organ level and fmpaf- fial People using the kind Of drinks we sell never get muddled. Our put ter this week is only 22 cents per pound at
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01


 A son was born on Decoration day to MT and Mrs Thomas F. Hennessey of 80 Wood strteet.
 Bunker Hill chapel services will be held as follows tomorrow: Sabbath school D. m.; preaching 4:15 D. m. Sermon by the Rev Charles E. Gran ger, minister in charge.
 There was very successful open meeting of Eagle hive, Ladies of the Maccabees in K. of c. hall last night Many representatives from branches of the order in neighboring towns were in attendance. The program included vo- cal and musical selections by the Misses Mahaney, Bessie Segan. Reel tations were given by the Misses Ma nancy and Moss. The out-of-town guests contributed to the exercise Re treatments were served and a general good time enjoyed by alll It was a very pleasant gathering and cannot fail to do much towards making the order better known in Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01
I1bG Miller &PeCk COI T d ISaaaa -O- nnRzuu Special Prices For Saturday
 Night and Monday.

At 39c-Ladies' White Lawn Waists,
 2 rows insertion. At S2.9s Ladies' Silk Capes, silk and
 jet trimmed.
 At $2.9s Ladies' Eton Jackets, silk
 lined 1
 At $4.9S-Ladies' Silk Etons, tucked
 and all silk lined. At 7Ac--Fast Black Percaline, was
 1274c.
 At 1Sc- French Hair Cloth, was 25c. At 19c-Silk Ginghams, were 25c. At 5c-Flowers and foliage, from 25c. At 10c- Papeteries, from 15c. At 19c Perfumes, all odors, from 25c. At 7c-Children's Hose Supporters,
 from 10c.
 At 25c Steel Shears, value soc. At 2c- Children's Handkerchiefs, from
 Sc.
 At Fancy Ribbons, from 5c. At 25c Fancy Ribbons, from 39c. At c-Pocketbooks, from 25c. sN At 69c-Ladies' Umbrella Skirts, hem
 stitched, tucked ruffie, were 98c. At 99c-Ladies' Umbrella Skirts, Ham
 burg ruffle, were $1.25. At $1.49-Ladies' White Skirts, deep
 ruffie, lace trimmed, six rows of in
 sertion, were $1.9S. At 49c-Ladies' plain Fruit of the
 Loom'' Night Robes, were 69c. At $2. Children's Navy Blue All
 Wool Serge Blouse Suits, value $4. At $2.49 Children,s all wool cheviot
 navy blue Blouse Suits, value $4.s9. At 13c, 2 for 25r-Boys' Derby ribbed
 School Hose, double knees, high
 spliced heels, double soles, value 17c. At 16c- Ruftied Curtain Muslin. At 25c- Uncovered Down Pillows. At 19c-Fancy Pillow Tops. At $7 50 smyrna Rugs, 771ax101s feet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01

The class recently organized in Wa terbury for the study of the Irish lan- guage is growing larger every, week and if the pupils keep coming in the society will be obliged to form new classics and probably the teacher may find that he will be obliged to devote all his time to the work. Although it is not generally known, yet it is true all the same, that there are large numbers of men and women in Waterbury who can talk the language of their fathers, but for some reason they rarely ever use it in public. The Gaelic society will bring all of them together and prompt many others to acquire Knowledge of the tongue. One man who did not know Irish from Greek two weeks ago says he has got a fair idea of it now and expects to master 1t in a few months. The success one makes in picking up Irish depends largely upon his Knowledge of English or any other language for that matter. A good grammarian catches on quickly and soon gets so that he can dispense with the assistance of an instructor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01
OPEN TONIGHT

The Democrat office will be open to- night for the transaction of new and unfinished business. People who have business to transact at our office should bear in mind that the office is open only two evenings in the week, Wednesday and Saturday, until 3 o'clock The other evenings the office closes at 6:30.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01
Jones, Morgan & Co.

WHEN YOU PAY LESS for Boys Clothing it's simply another case of spare at the spigot and spoil at the bung.' Strong, sturdy double seat and knee HERCULES suits---tne suits that have made us famous. 8 to 16 years.
 $2.OO, $2.5O, $500, $3.5O, fEees $4.OO, $4. 50, $5.OO.
 The finest crop of straws we have ever raised for your choosing.
 5Oc to S2'OO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01

Mems seamless random mixed
 Hose, value 1Oc, 4 for 2 Mems fast color tan and black Half
 Hose, were 121ac. 3 for 2 Ladies' fine seamless fancy striped
 and dots, value 19c, l. Misses fast black seamless Half
 Hose, 3 for 2 Ladies' fine fast black seamless
 drop stitch Hose, value 1c, 2 for 2 Ladies' fine lisle lace Hose, full
 regular made, run of the mill,
 made for 5Oc, for 5(
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-01
.gHELAN's' A STORE
 li Broadway, = Tel Call 1892,
NOW
NOW FOR
 FLOWS.

Flowing time will be here sooner that we realize, then you will want a blow and want It right away.
 We're prepared for these s'want-it-right-away" orders. Flow selling is not side line with us: it's one of our special ties. More than 100 blows ID stock now-eighs different makes, thirty-seven different styles and patterns, from the ! small one-horse blow to the la bor saving Sulky plOwS-
 Such leading makes as Syra- cuse, Arlington, Oliver, Rox- bury. Southbury, Excelsior and Beleher & Taylor make up this complete stock. Prices start at $5 and run to $45.
 'Twould be hard to find an other stock its equal, for variety and completeness, hereabouts. This large stock means large buying, large selling, means low selling, means lower prices to you. not on blows alone but on any article in the implement line. Come to plow headquarters this year. A postal brings a blow catalogue.
 P J. BOL AN,
 90-93 Bank Street.