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The true Democrat., 1909-01-09

with water. Place head lower
than rest of body.
Cinder in Eye--R0ll soft paper
up like a lamp-lighter and wet
the tip to remove, or use q medi-
cine dropper to draw it out.
Rub the other eye.
Fire in ones Clothing Don't
run-especially not down stairs
or out of doors. Roll on carpet,
or wrap in wooden rug or blank
let. Keep the head down, so as
not to inhale flame.
Fire from Kerosene-DOn t
use water; it will spread the
flames. Dirt, sand or -four is
the best extinguisher, or smoth-
er with woolen rug, table-cloth
or carpet.
Suffocation from Inhaling Il
Eliminating Gas-Get into the
fresh air as soon as possible and
lie down. Keep warm. Take
ammonia-twenty drops to a
tumblerful of water, at frequent
intervals; also two to four drops
tincture of nux VOmica every
hour or two for five or SIX hours.
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09
Help in Case of Accidents.

Burns and Scalds-Cover with
cooking soda and lay wet cloth
over it. Whites of eggs and
olive oil. Olive oil or linseed oil,
plain or mixed with chalk or
whiting. Sweet or olive oil and
lime water.
Lightning Dash cold water
over the person struck.
Sunstroke clothing
Get patient into shade and apply
ice cold water to head. Keer
head in elevated position.
Mad-dog or Snake Bite Tie
cord tight around wound. Suck
the wound and cauterize witt
caustic or white-hot-iron at once
or cut out adjoining parts with {
sharp knife. Give stimulants
as whisky, brandy, etc.
StingS of Venomous Insects
etc Apply weak ammonia, Oil
salt water, or iodine.
Fainting-Place fiat on back
| allow fresh air, and sprinkle
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09
For a Packing Plant at Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, La, Jan. 5, 1909.
the letters that have
been received and from the in.
terest manifest in other ways.
Baton Rouge Board of Trade is
sure of q large attendance at the
meeting that is 10 be held in this
city On January 19, at II O'Clock,
for thepurpose of working up the
details for the erection of a pack.
ing plant.
There will be two objects at
this meeting, to raise cash, about
100000, for the construction of
the packing plant, and insure a
sufficient supply of hogs, sheep
and cattle, to keep the packing
mouse IN operation.
The money for the plant will
be raised by local and Chicago
capital. The supply for the
plant will be raised by the plant
ers and farmers. The plant is
to be erected and operated on a
cooperative basis.
This is clearly set forth in a
circular letter sent out by the
Board of Trade, to the farmers
of this entire section of the state,
and parts of Mississippi:
"The establishment of a pack
ing plant means sure, safe and
cash market for cattle, hogs, and
sheep. This cash market is i'm
portant now that the boil weevll
makes it necessary to diversity
farming interests.
IF you are interested in the
raising of cattle, hogs and sheep
the proposition to establish a
packing plant at a central point
accessible to all parts of Louisl-
ana, should bring you to Baton
Rouge on Tuesday, January 49,
The object of the meeting is to
obtain the hearty good will and
cooperation of farmers, mer'
chants and business men, tc
make a moral pledge to raise
hogs, cattle for the market crea'
ted as a result of the establish
ment of the packing plant, ano
to build a packing plant OF sutfi
cient capacity to take care OF al
hogs, and cattle at the highest
market price"
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09
TuniCa Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Harvey O
New Orleans spent the HOLIDAYS
with Mrs. Haryey's mother, Mrs
H. W. Jones.
Misses Lola and Helen Row
returned last Wednesday from {
visit to Mrs. Ruby Shelby.
DR.. and Mrs. de Bellard spent
Christmas in New Orleans.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. James OF
New Orleans spent several DAYS
recently, with DR.. and Mrs. dc
| Ballard.
Mr.. Muninger was the guest
of Capt. L. W. Brandon and fami.
ly during the holidays.
1t is with deep regret that the
friends of DR.. and Mrs. de Bel.
lard have learned that they will
bid farewell to Tunica, a few
days hence.
Miss Linnie Lanius has been
the guest of Miss Bessie Reilly
during the holidays. She re-
turned to her home at Wake
field last Monday.
Miss Blanche Tabor returned
last Saturday to resume her
school work on Monday, after
having spent the holidays with
her mother in Jackson.
Miss Helen Row left for St.
Francisville last Sunday to re-
sumo her school work.
Mr.. N. P Hobgood is visiting
relatives in Tunica.
Mrs. M. j.. Tabor of Jackson
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R..
S. Winn.
Mrs. Darling Babers is the
guest of Mrs. H. w. Jones and
family.
Miss Bessie Reilly entertained
a number of her friends at an in
formal dance on Christmas even.
ing.
The Hall and Coody Lumber
Company have sold their saw
mill at this place, to Mr.. Darling
of Cincinnati. Mr.. Smith has
been installed as manager.
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09
Facts.

The news items of the home
community.
The things in which you are
most interested.
The social affairs of our own
and surrounding towns.
These are the kind of facts this
paper gives you in every issue.
They are certainly worth the
subscription price.
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09
Bank Of West Feliciana
Located at St. Francisviiie, La, Parish Of West
Feliciana.


Report furnished to the State Examiner OF
State Banks by the above Bank at the
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Oycrdrafts secured and unsecured 1922 N
Stocks and bonds FAB 10
Banking house. furniture and fixtures % 700 90
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The true Democrat., 1909-01-09

To remove a wart, dampen it
and rub with a piece of common
soda. Do this three or four
times day for a month and the
wart will drop off, leaving no
mark on the skin.
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09

Hats off and congratulate ons to
the st. FrancisviIIe True Demo
crat on the excellence of the
Christmas edition.--WoodVille
Republican.
The true Democrat., 1909-01-09

Report furnished to the State Examiner OF
State Banks by the above Bank at the
close of business on Dec. 22nd. 1909.
RESOURCES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Arctic Explorer Says
 Cook Is Not Q Fdkir

Washington. September 11.-(Special.)- In an interview today, Anthony Fiala, the Arctic explorer, declared that Dr. Cook was the first man to reach the north pole and that his claims are given much weight by the subsequent statements of Commander Peary, that the conditions he found at the pole were exactly as those descrloed by Jr. Cook.
 In addition he tecle~s ] that unless Dr. Cook is a postmaster in the art osi using scientific instruments he could not pos sib1y fake observations that would stand any kind of scientific test.
 ..Dr Cook has not sufficient technical knowledge, think, to fake g. series of observations that would pass muster. When Dr. Nansen returned from the Polar regions his figures, when submitted to experts proved to be correct, and when they were carefully figured out 1t was found that Dr. Nansen had arrived one-sixtieth of one degree closer to the pole than he himself had thought. When Captain Cagns figures were examined he was given mile more than he had figured himself
 "A scientist can sit back in his easy chair and riddle faked figures. If Cooks figures prove to be what he thinks they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BERLIN INCLINED
 TO DOUBT PEARY

Berlin, September 1.-The news that Commander Peary was also unaccom- panied by white observers when he reached the geographical point which he took to be the pole. has started the discussion afresh regarding the claims of Peary and Dr. Cook. German geograph- CTS, such as Gravelius. Hellman, Sieglin, Cuering and Friedrichsen have been dis posed throughout to believe the word of both Cook and Peary as they had no reason to doubt the scientific competence or sincerity of either explorer.
 The newspapers, which are commenting freely on the subject, consider that Con- mander Peary's friends and possibly he himself has shown too bitter a feeling toward Dr. Cook, feeling which they say Is neither sportsmanlike scientific nor ethical.
 Professor Suering, writing in the Nord scientific circles need not be deeply con cerned whether the one or the other ex- plorer took observations amid the field of ice. which showed the instruments to be located at the north pole or which reached there first.
 more interesting subject, he added, is that wide fields yet exist for polar ex- plorers to register their work
 '"The Americans have stormed the pole and planted their flag" he concluded, but now, as before, most is still to be done,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

are they cannot be proven fakes. His ob- servations will speak for themselves.
 T think Peary's story substantial and Cooks. If Peary had found a mountain, or land, or life at the north pole Cook might have been discredited. But he did not; he found just what Cook found People doubted Cooks fast progress across the Ice. This Is confirmed by Peary's even faster time.
 "Peary says he can discredit Cook, but there has been nothing in the state ments so far that will discredit the Brooklyn explorer.
 Cook was stamped as an imposter because there was no white man with him at the pole Peary's last white com panion turned back when he was 150 miles from the pole, and Peary kept on with four Esquimos, and his negro valet Matt Hansen. While there can be no discounting Hansens bravery, he knows nothing of scientific instruments. So, if Cooks solitary achievement Is to be doubted, what are We to say of the value of Peary's statement.
 "Peary returned from the pole much faster than Cook. Peary had left supply bases, Cook had none.
 At first 1 was skeptical of Cooks re- port of minimum S9 degrees Fahrenheit. I communicated with Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather buretss at Washing ton, and he told me there were official records of 107 degrees below in Siberia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Explorer Is Delayed By Acci-
 dent to His Vessel
FINDS LAND NEAR THE POLE
Entire Party Endured Many Hardships and When They Returned One Member of the Party Lost
 His Life.

St. Johns, N F., September 11.-(Spe- cial.)-The steamer Taff. Captain Nelson, arrived here tonight from Battle Har- bor, where she had been loading fish for Europe. She left there yesterday and re- ports Peary in the Roosevelt arrived there Wednesday afternoon. Captain Nelson had long conversation with Peary when he seemed very happy, worn and tired from his travels in the north
 Peary inspired Nelson with great conf dence as to the truth of his statement that he had conclusive evidence to prove his case. he had been accompanied by Hanson, his coored man. in the last stage of the journey and Hanson had been with him 20 years. was unusually intelligent and knew the poler regions thoroughly. Captain Bartlett. moreover accompanied them to within 12o miles of the pole and the white and black American continued on the final stage to plant the Stars and Stripes al Inc pole
 The party left the ship eight strong, not counting the Eskirnos. but gradually drop- ped off as they went north. They had
 
 F and they had to eat many when pro- visions gave out. With regard to Cook, Captain Nelson says that Peary does not take him seriously Peary had ob- tained statements from Cooks Eskimos to the effect that he advanced only a short , distance nprthwards from the mainland. Peary's people believe he did not get be- wound the S5th parallel.
 All of the Roosevelt party seem to have nc doubt that when Peary gets home he can easily disprove Cooks statements.
 Captain Nelson says Peary found new land about the S6th parallel and has speci- mems of felspar or similar substance with him which he secured there.. All aboard the ship were confident that Pearys claim will be upheld by the American scientific bodies and the public without question.
 The entire party seemed to have en- dured many hardships. All were thin and worn. Several had been frostbitten and 1t was through this cause that Marvin lost his life. He was returning with O relieving party that had brought up pro- visions when he was caught in storm and badly frozen. In crossing a lead of water subsequently, he was unable to move and went to the bottom.
 The season north was unusually fine and this enabled the work of the expedi- tion to be done speedily.
 According to Captain Nelson the Roose welt was badly damaged by the ice in tho north. While entering Battle Harboi last week the steamer ran on a rock and was held for six hours. Nelson reckons that repairs and coaling will delay the Roosevelt so that she may not reach North Sidney, N. s., before the 25th of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
THOMPSON'S PLAN
 TO AID FARMERS

New Orleans, September 11.-W. B. Thompson, president of the New Orleans cotton exchange, and head of the cotton firm of W. B. Thompson & Co. of this city, has published a circular letter to farmers, wherein he offers d new plan for the marketing of the cotton crop. He urges farmers to market their crops at the rate of 10 per cent q month Accord ing to MT, Thompson this would create a stable market for both buyer and seller.
 MT. Thompson said:
 Let the producer of cotton market 10 per cent of his cotton crop each month of 10 months An instant of reflection will convince any thoughtful man that whether the crop so marketed be large or small and whether a hundred planters or a hundred thousand employ the method, the result will be better than if the crop was sold at once, or the attempt made to hold it all If the plan Is good for one planter 1t Is good for all, and if all, or any great number of planters adopt 1t, the problem of marketing the crop is solved.'
 Mr. Thompson says that the farmers are in a better position to carry out this plan this year than they have ever been before for the reason that they secured less in the way of advances and provided their own necessities of life to greater extent than previously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Vast Wealth Scattered
 Bv Death Sudden CQU

years to die childless. He left S66, 753,- 900, and of this his widow inherited s63,- 78,000 Since his death Mrs. Sage has spent immense sums for philanthropic purposes, and the bulk of what she leaves will, on her death, go to the same chan nels.
 Cornelius Vanderbilt left an estate of $720oo,ooo and ss9, 5oo. 900 was divided in diff ferent proportions among his five chill dren. His second son. Alfred G.. got the largest amount, s445o0, 900, and Cornelius, his eldest son, the smallest. $1,5O0,0Oo but to avoid contest Alfred G. gave Cor nelius $6.OoO.O00 of his share.
 Jay Gould left $72, 100000 and it was di- vided among six children. George, the eldest son, received the largest share, an dthe other five children equal shares. All of them. with the exception of Helen, the eldest daughter, married and of the five who married all have children ex- cept Howard.
 Thus of these five captains of finance who left $4l1 ,0O00oo. this great sum has passed or will pass to 20 children without counting the widows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Plans for Railroad Lines.

Mexico City, September 1.-The Mexico Northwestern Railway com pany will eventually touch the west coast either at Guayamas or Topolo- bamo by our own line or connection with one of the Hartman roads, was the statement made today by the pres ident of the system, Dr. F. s. Pear son. Dr. Pearson said that work would begin this year on railroad line to connect Terrazas with Madeira. The properties of the Mexican North western Railway company include the Chihuahua and Pacific, the Sierra Madre and Pacific, the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific and 3,000,- 900 acres of timber and agricultural lands along the routes of these rail- roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

Washington, September n.-(Special.)- That the piled up wealth of the great captains of finance will in time become so high that all the rest of the countrys s population will one day be dependent upon a few money kings Is a cry often raised; but the actual facts show that these vast accumulations soon become widely distributed, and lose practically all of their power with the second gen. eration.
 B. H. Hartman left a fortune of ap- proximately $100, 100000. Under his will the bulk of it will be divided among five children, and his widow, with consid- erable sums going to other relatives.
 H. H. Rogers, who died last spring, left also approximately $1o0,0o0,o00, and un- der his will it goes to four children, and his widow.
 Already there are nine grandchildren to share in further division.
 Russell Sage, who died July 22. 1908, was the only great fnancier of recent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Cook's letters prove his story. Peary is still at Battle Harbor. J. P. Morgan, Jr., may succeed Har-
 riman.
 Harriman's vast fortune cared for. Explorer says Cook is not a faker. Vast fortunes are scattered. 2-Noble institute opens Thursday. Anti-amendment fight to be strong. 3-Somerville will make lively race. Decaturs about to consolidate.
 Bessemer wins from Woodward. 4-Made martyr with hat on. 5-Immense crowd expected at tomorrow
 nights mass meeting.
 Teachers institute ends first week s
 proceedings.
 Ideal site chosen for new Masonic
 home.
 S. J. Bowie and E. K Campbell submit
 strong arguments against prohibition
 amendment
 Anti-Saloon league forces to gather in
 Birmingham Thursday.
 Fireworks will be big feature of State
 Fair. 6--Fire insurance law needed.
 Srhoo books not up to standard. 7-New York to drink Catskill waters. y-lhis was not wedding bell.
 Cyncism and the tariff question. 10-ceneral sporting news lI-fAI SAHcHSiVc ldCc WdSH 13-Pioneer Days by Mary Gordon Duffee 14-Birmingham social events. 15-Literary Lights and Shadows. 16-The meaning of the airship. 2l-Coal output in Texas. 22-China's baby Emperor, by Frank G.
 Carpenter. 23--Italian's idea of our country. 24---Good roads in canal zone 26-Sinbad the Sailor, classic in page. H-Ensley schools prepare to open. 28-Editorial comment. 29-Constitutional Revolution in Ireland,
 by F. I. Monks.
 Use and Abuse of Philosophical Terms,
 by Dr. J. c. Hiden.
 The Jew In the Turkish Revolution, by
 Rabbi Julius T. Loeb.
 John Tyler, Tenth President, by Savo-
 yard. ao-The man who couldn't lose at poker
 game. 31--Stock market is still firm.
 Severe slump in wheat
 Decline in cotton market. 32-Discoveries in ancient city of Baby
 lon 33--Heart to Heart Talks 34-Dolly Dalrymple's page. 35-Amusements. Birmingham industries. 37-Hawaii Our Island Territory Day With Samuel Johnson. 3s-Our Young Folks. ss-Happy Hooligan and Beans.
 Jimmy minds the baby ko-Buster. that's all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Death of Col. M. J. o'Brien.

New York, September 11.-Col. Michael J. O'Brien, president of the Southern Express company, died to- night from pleural pneumonia after an illness of three weeks in his apart ments at Sherry's. Colonel O'Brien was taken i'll just three weeks ago after trip, according to his annual custom, through Europe and was re- moved from the steamer to his apart ments in critical condition. The funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's cathedral Monday morning. The interment will be in Chattanooga, Tenn. the family home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
TWO ARE KILLED
 BY LIGHTNING

Tuscaloosa September 11.-(Special.) News has reached Tuscaloosa from New Lexington, a remote section of the county, that Rev. MT. McNiece of Gull man, Ala, and James Oden, a well-to- do farmer. were struck by lightning and instantly killed two days ago at that place. and that two boys, Luther Dyer and Sam Williamson, were struck down but will recover. MT. McNiece was at New Lexington to attend Bap- tist convention. He and MT. Oden, his broth er-in-law, were sitting in the open when the bolt descended. Both were struck in the back of the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Water Plant Change Hands.

vicksburg, Miss, September 11.- Following a mass meeting of citizens late today in protest because of num- erous "break-downs" at the plant of the vicksburg water works system and a practical suspension of opera tions for four days, control of the rlant to all purposes passed temper arily from the owners to the city, man of the choosing of the mayor being placed in charge. This resulted from a report of committee of yen
 gineers who filed caustic critia in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Attempt to Wreck Train.

Omaha, September 11.-(Special.)- An attempt was made tonight to wreck a heavily laden excursion train on the Rock Island railroad near Plymouth, Neb. A track walker discovered IT rail spikes driven in a switch in such a manner as to derail any train at- tempting to cross. These were re- moved only few minutes before the train arrived, carrying hundreds of passengers from the state fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BUREAU EXPERTS
 BUSY SURVEYING

Washington, September 11.-(Special.)- J. Under reorganization of the field force of the bureau of soils pr. J. A. Bonsteal has. been put in charge of the general work. H. H. Bennett is made inspector in charge of the work in the southern states. east of the Mississippi. Much of this force is now making surveys in Ala bama and Tennessee.
 During the past summer, this fall and winter, about 4o.ooo square miles will have been surveyed in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
One Doctor KIIls Another.

Clarksville, Ark, September H. Especial. )-Following an argument in which 1t is said woman figured in the controversy, Dr. O. R. Daniels shot and killed his partner, Dr. !. w. Mitchell this afternoon. The tragedy took place in the residence of Dr. Daniels, who admits the deed, claiming self defense. There were no eye witnesses. Dr. Daniels furnished bond following the arrest. On account of the prominence of the parties this sec ton of the state has been stirred to It's depths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Blackburn Coming Home.

Lexington, Ky. September 11.-Gov. J. c. s. Blackburn of the Panama canal, according to advices received here today, will sail for home Sep tember 30. On his arrival he win confer with President Taft on his res ignation as governor. It is said Gov ernor Blackburn intends to return to reside in Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Increase of capltaI Stock.

Charleston, w. Va, September H. The United States Fuel company, a West Virginia corporation which re gently took over the large natural gas acreage and business of the United States Natural Gas company, today was issued authority by the secretary of state for an increase of capital stock from $250,000 to $10,000,000. The new company has control of the largest gas producing fields in this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Japanese Will Be Tried.

Washington, September 1.-The IF Japanese poachers recently taken pris- oners in Alaskan waters will be tried at Valdez on October 4, according to a dispatch to the revenue service re- ceived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Building Unusually Active.

Chicago, September 11.-Unusual activity in building operations all over the United States during the month of August is indicated in report published in Construction News today. According to this authority remarkable increase of 34 per cent in building operations is recorded dur ing the month compared with the cor responding time last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Lord Kitchener Promoted.

London, September 11--Lord Kitch- ener who renectly succeeded the Duke of Connaught as inspector general of the Mediterranean forces, has been made a field marshal of the British army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Claim of sunerloritx.

Manila, September 11.-Officers of the submarines, Porpoise and Shark claimed today in recent trials of speed and markmanship their vessels beat the records made in the maneuvers nn tho Af1antin coast