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The Prussian Government lately ordered
. series Of experiments to be made on
phosphor-bronxe, TO determine It's resistance
TO breaking under various strains. IL was
found to be far superior to ordinary bronze
in undergoing either tension or Aexure. In
bearings where great friction Is incident,
its durability was found to be Eve times
that Of ordinary bronze. Phosphor-bronze
has also been used for many purposes in
the industrial arts, such as pinions and
tooth wheels, tuyeres, pump-cylinders,
especially in hydraulic processes, wire
rope, &c. Several governments have ex-
perimented on the use Of the alloy for
making cannons. Without any exception,
the result showed much greater resisting
power over that possessed by ordinary
bronze. In Prussia II was shown, in
firing with the regulation charges, and
diminishing at each fifty shots the exterior
diameter Of the chamber, that the phos-
phor-bronze cannons changed their dimen-
sions only when the thickness Of the metal
was below that of the dimension of a can
non Of the same calibre made Of steel.
The Belgian Government has adopted the
phosphor-bronEe for small arms, and for
the harness buckles of all the cavalry.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

VALUE or CASTOR 0m.-We have
used ueats-foot oil both in its simple form
and prepared in various ways, also the
much-pufed and highly-vaunted harness
and leather prcservative oils, sold in cans
at the stores also all tho oleaginous,
butyraeeous, and other lugubrious sub.
stances known to the farm kitchen, but
we give the preference over them all to
castor oil. We have had boots year old
that we oiled with il and the leather was
soft, smooth and waterproof to the last
time they we're used. We apply it clear,
without heat. A little lampblack might
be used on old leather, but it is seldom
Necessary on new, as the oil itself seems to
keep the backing on and renders the
leather black and Of fne appearance
Those who have been annoyed with hard
cracked, water-soaked boots, the surface Of
the leather rough, without blacking, and
the leather shrunken and wrinkled 50 as
to chafe, gall, and otherwise punish their
feet, will find castor oil, well applied, to be
in every way satisfactory. We have used
it for wagons and buggies, and find that
It is in every way superior It win wear
longer, lubricate better, and is the least
Objectionable of anything we know Of.
We use but very little at once, not enough
10 cause it TO run off and catch dirt at the
end Of the hnbs.--Cor. Germantora
Telegraph.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

A New Flooring Cloth has been inven-
ted in England which is not unlike some
already in the market, but is a novelty on
account Of the materials used in its manu-.
facture. Il is composed Of pure vegetable
oil prepared by patent process, mixed
with ground cork and rolled on strong
backing Of waterproof canvas. It i
claimed that the new cloth viii be warm,
soft, damp-proof and elastic. A flooring
cloth made of cork, which was invented
some years ago, was Objectionable on &C.
count Of its want Of elasticity, and the
fact that the composition Of which il was
made never dried thoroughly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

FIIBusrER The following explana-
tion is given of the origin of the word
ilibuster.' The river Wy, in Holland,
is said to have furnished the name ayboat,
in Englisb-in Spanish, fibote, or by soft.
ening the first syllable, jfii1ote---to a sort
Of small fast sailing vessel of about 100
tons burthen, which in the seventeenth
century were held in high estimation, on
account Of their fast sailing qualities. The
buccaneers of the West Indies, who began
their depredations on Spanish commerce
in mere row-boats, as they acquired the
means of more formidable outfit selected
these craft as best suited to their purpose,
Hence they become known in French as
fiibustiers, and in Spanish us fliJustcrs
an appellatlon gradually extended in those
languages to any kind Of pirates. BY a
still more extended meaning in the United
States this term has come to be applied 10
designate any military enterprise set on
foot and prosecuted against the govern.
ment Of any State or country where nc
war EXISTS, by mere adventurcrs seeking "a
overthrow such government, and destroy
the domestic institutions of its people fol
the enrichment Of the adventures them.
selves.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
To RrsovArr FEATHER BEDs.-

To REsovArE FEATHER BEDs.-
Those who make it business Of removal
ing feathers, put them into a cylinder Of
perforated sbeet-iron largo enough to hold
the contents Of q tick. This is rexolvcd
until all the dust is sifted out from the
feathers, aud is then revolyed for while
over slow charcoal fire. The hot air
and the motion make the feathers very
light In the family this is not practica-
Bile. The nearest approach to it would be
TO sift the dust from the feathers, and then
expose them in tick thoroughly to the
sun and let them air well, giving occasional
thorough beatings. Can any Of our read
ers suggest any better treatment for an old
feather bed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

father that ever girl possessed. What
can we do to make him happy ?"
Why, darling, | am now very happy.
It comes very suddenly with my resolve
TO make others 50" answered Andrew
Foster, placing his child's hands in her
lovers.
We may give our gifts, Of things rich
and rare-jewels bright and pure--bui
the best of all are those of Love, Mercy
and Forgiveness. Those should be our
"New-Y Years" gifts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

WHEAT BREAD OF PorAro YEAsr.--.
This is made like bread made with home
brewed yeast, except that you may put in
almost any quantity Of the potato yeast
without injury, Those who use potato
yeast like it much better than any other.
The only objection to It is, that in summer
il must be made oilen, as It win not keen
sweet long. But It isvery easily renewed.
The chief advantage is, that 1t rises quick,
and never gives the sharp and peculiar
taste 50 often impaired to bread and cake
By all yeast made with hops.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

SIMPLE MErHoD OF DETECTING ADuL,
ITERATION OF W1NE.--Into small quan.
tity Of the wine to be testel, says II
Its.ps, drop piece Of potash. If no
deposit is formed, and the wine assumes q
greenish tint, il has not been artifcially
colored. If, however, violet deposit
appears, elder or mulberries have been
used. If the deposit be red, the adul.
teration is sugar beet; If violet red
csmpeachy wood II violet blue, privet
berries If clear blue, eoloring matter Oh
tanned from sun flowers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

from the body, is taken separately, sup
ported on q stand, with the arms hanging
down and showing the beautiful rows Of
suckers, like q splendid piece Of embroidery.
The body Is taken separately; and the
curiously formed tail appears clearly de-
fined.
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Respect the body, dear men and women |
Speak Of 1t reverently ~ it deserves.
Don't take i into an unworthy place; give
Il sunshine, pure air and exercise. Be
conscientious as to what you put down fts
throat. Remember what Is fun 70 the
cook and confectionery trades mar BE-
death 70 IT, Give It food, wholesome food;
let It be on intimate terms with friction
and soap and water and especially don't
render i ridiculuous BY your way Of dress
ing il.
Recognize the dignity Of your body ;
hold il erect when you are awake, and ict
Il be out straight when you're aaleep.
Don't let il go through the world with Ne
tle mincing steps or great gawky strides
don't swing its arms too much and don't
let them grow limPy from Inactivity.
Resolve to respect its shoulders, h back
and fair proportions generally and siaiehi
way shah ''stoops, and ''wieeles, Z and
sgrecian bends, be unknown forever.
Respect the body, give h what Il re-
quires and no more Don't pierce IL ears
strain its eyes, or pinch its feet; don 4 roasI
il bya hot Gre 81 day, and smother q
under heavy bed covering al night; don
put L IN = cold dranght on slight oocn
sions, and don't nurse Or pet Il % de4lb
don't dose it with doctor stuff and shcrI
all don't turn Il into wine cnsk Or 6klm
ney. Let It be Warranted not 10 rznoke'
from the time your msnhood hke> possas
aion.
Respect the body; don. sereSf. q
over-love Il, and never dAkase \ NJ sa|<
% lny i down vhen - are do1e viii Il
4 weIl-worn but eo< n1tazsd t1|af Mean
time, treat \ 81 le2pt = Ue|| n yot Noull
your pei horse o. hound. aid ny word 81
Il. though 4 win not jump to Chin, a 1
bound. you'lI Cid ! mss txeel|cn< <kinr
10 have, especially 10 Ehe country
HtarM and Hone
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

Lemon res Couea Roast the
lemon yery carefully Without burning L !:
when 4 j. bot, cut and squeeze into Gun
upon three ofsugar, finely powdered.
Take spoonful whenever your cough
troubles you. II Is good and agreeable Is
The taste. Rarely has Il been known 10
fail Of giving relief
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

A lady says 'If women were as par
ticular IN choosing virtuous husbands Is
mon are IN selecting virtuous wives, the
greatest Of moal yevolutioos would result.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

One Of the religious papers answers a
query as to the true posture for praycr 10
this wise :-"The only posture 10 be
avoided Is imposture.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

II has been said that L is better for 1
woman to be laughed 1t for not being
married, than 70 be unable tolaueh because
she is married
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

Friendship, Ike iron, Is fragile If ham.
mered too thin.
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poetrp,
nE DEPARTED YEAR.

Isl. ..@&I.lst departed how fleet II has woven,
~" H5-4tr OF light It's delicate woof
A Iz= I've Eteed for ever Is moving
& 1nd onward with vigilant hoof
.4ge gathered, and friends have departed,
have threatened, then hastened away;
fs& .Iz across our pathway have darted,
''.,g to purple In lengthenins day
|'EH beings have bound in their tresses
I'4&{ 81 the orange-bough mingled with pearl
wing hearts that were warm with caresseS,
49, IIng, len hut one radiant curl.
/=..1| 5<ht were warm with truth how enduring.
HANN fhilled In our gaze, and been folded away;
I'Utf lfz dearly earned laurel securing,
IN. "Ipoped It's high head full In yictoy's way.
#.N'.I With deep poverty places exchanging.
'|IH Huilded with cedars its beautiful halls;
EH.I.4ffe, beyond the wide ocean ranging,
||.'| DOWN its ingots at charity's calls.
E|I1II #rngs from her long-rusted fctters,
IN|tN Hcr coral-reef passes in Joy;
{||Nf. writes In interchangeable letters
|{af deep nobleness free from alloy.
fN.|la NAL were distant. now firmly united
>|&t4 by the lightning, one continent stand,
4|rI0U4tfe solaced. and wrongs have been rghted
Orient fnrns To our beautiful land
NHNHfIIt5 In the full favor OF heaven,
t4f14 With bounty, and gifted with grace,
While at her feet every blessing is given,
Aud ttd's crowning seal marks a fsyorite race.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20

Miss Elizabeth Thompson, the
painter of the celebrated picture
iii tile Royal Academy 0E London,
"The RON Call u the Gfimea
has received el290 iortha engrav-
inc c0pyWnghh of lax painting
It is also reported that 1liss
Thompson has received com
mission from the 9Heen
Judge Johnson 0i lieQre las
established rule to excuse Farm
er from arY duty "a the spnng
and tak eily men ana mese'aafls
In the NH he e1cusaa maiehanta
and take rmeFs Ihis la 51gooa
rule
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20
SO Civil 80

State Civil Rights.
From tlIa n. Y. Sun
In Louisiana there is q State
Civil Rights law in operation with
very stringent penalties for viola
ton Of its provisions, and Id con
sequence quite a number of prose-
cutions have been instituted BY
colered people who have been
denied association with whites on
terms of equality id places of pub
lie resort. Among the SUITS pend
ing are several brought by noted
negro politicians against the
Jockey Club Of New Orleans for
refusing to admit them to COM
panionship at the races. Suits
under this law are given prece-
denco over any others in the State
courts, and when a jury Is unable
to agree upon a verdict where the
matter OF civil rights" is con-
cerned, the Judge is authorized to
decide the cause to suit himself
One case which has excited d good
deal Of interest is that of David
Bidwell, the proprietor Of the
Academy Of Music, who was sued
by Peter Joseph for $1,000 DANA
ges, because h6 was not permitted
to occupy a seat in the parqust at
Bidwells place of amusement
/ The jury before whom the case
| was tried failed to agree, where
upon Judge Lynch took the mat
\ ter into his own hands. The de-
fendant urged that a printed de-
claration on the ticket sold to the
| plaintiff, which was to the effect
that the manager reserved the
right to refuse admission to the
holder upon returning the regular
price Of the ticket, constituted the
contract between seller and pur-
chaser which barred any claim for
damages, aud also that at the re-
quest of committee Of colored
people he had fitted up and nicely
carpeted a portion OF the family
circle for their special accommo-
dation; but Judge Lynch decided
1 that in endeavoring to isolate Peter
Joseph from white people By re-
fusing him access to any part oi
the theatre, except the family cir-
Gle and the private boxes therein.
! Bidweli had not only violated the
Civil Rights law Of Louisiana, but
likewise the Thirteenth Amend
ment to the Constitution and the
i enforcement Act, and 40 he gave
Judgment against him III favor oI
4 Joseph for $1,000. AS In the cases
which have thus far been decided
the plaintiffs have generally sue
oeeded in getting from $3.50 tc
| $1,000 as damages for being re
fused drink at a restaurant, ol
| the denial Of any other privilege
| claimed under the new law, the
colo1ed citizens OF New Orlean.
have entered into the remunerativa
occupation Of getting up civil rights
/ cases with great avldity.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20

From the Galveston News
The home organ of Governor
Coke has taken caro- . note that
tile New Orleans Pieay He warmly
commends the Governors veto of
the bill to annex Caddo and Ds
Soto parishes 10 Texas. because
the State of Louisiana can but
lily spare the whits population
from the coming struggle against
negro supremacy
Whatever force this reason has,
Is as much against Texas ae It Is
favorable to Louisiana. III this
aspect of ths matter, Texas would
gain by tbe annexation which Gov
eruor Coke opposes all that Louis
lana would lose.
But it is not necessary TO con6ne
the advocacy Of the nleasgas to
this selfish though not untenabIe
point Of view Texas wants all
the white population she can get,
and it is certain that such acqui-
sitions viii be to her positive BEN
eft ia the future, as they have
been iii tile past. It is certain
that they viii conduce TO her poli-
teal health, her social Improve
ment, her material wealth It Is
certain that they will infallibly se
cure at least one magnificent do
main in the Southwest, conseerated
to the institutions of q true Amer
lean civilization, and able to resist
the inroads Of anyeform or com
! plexion Of degeneracy and barbar-
/ ism on tile east on OH the west.
Not so with Louisiana. Her
4 fortunes have declined below Che
point Of Offering inducements
within her borders to Discerning
I and thrifty white emigrants. Asa
body polite, she may fall still
lower in the scale from loss OF
| white population. But her loss in
/ that character would be their de-
cided gain, as social beings and as
American citizens, whether they
4 become identified with Texas by
Immigration or annexation
Moreover, it is extremely pro-
blematical, even to ta most hope
full friends Of the State, whether
Liouisiana, as a body polite. could
be redeemed, even were il possi-
Die for her to enforce tho policy
Of retaining all her present white
population. lin the opinion of the
most intelligent observers, she
does not possess int present the
intrinsic force of complete self
redemption. According to- this
irresistible theory, Louisiana S
only hope al ultimate salvation Is
/ by the reflex action of d neigh
boring white society, consolidated
into prosperous yigor such US
will unquestionably be built up
here ia Texas. ii a wise and liberal
policy regarding measures for i'm
creasing the white population of
the State shall prevail
Thus, what would be good for
Texas, IN the transfer Of white
Lcuisianians so her borders, wheth-
Ell by annexation Oh immigration
would be good for Louisiana Aud
thus Il policy that Is opposed To
such a transfel BY either process,
is opposed to the true and final
interests at both States.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20
A Party to ExterInimate Free
Masonry.

"A E&NdS 40 EAANeEAaAAlAGG Zee
Masonry.
AT the meeting of the Anti
Secret Society Association at Syra-
cuse, New York, on the 3d instant,
Professor Blanchard reported an
act Of incorporation under the
laws of Illinois. The name adopt
ed was the National Christian As
sociation. The objects were de-
clared to be exposure, resistance,
and determination Of all secret
societies, FREQ Masons particular
IN, and all other anti Christian and
anti republican agencies. The
Committee on Political Action re-
ported in favor Of organizing an
American party to carrysout the
object of the association by action
at the ballot box. An appoint
nent was made for mass meet
ing on Thursday afternoon Of
those persons fayoring political
action.
Elder Bernard. of jamestown.
New York, presented q paper Of
"Reminiscences of Masonry in Mor-
gan time. He was an eighteenth
degree Mason, and procured his
information Of NaFgans n murdar
from fellow Aasons
General Agent Stodiard report
ca aix thousand aighthundred and
lorty-three names signed to pett-
tions to tho President al the United
States against che Masonic detli-
cation Of public buildings in tho
citv of Chicago
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20
Notice 10 &c PublIc.

THE public is hereby notified not to
4 trade for or attempt to collect a
certain promissory note, dated Lake
CHARLES, Louisiana, April 29th, 1873,
payable six months after date, to
Daniel H Quirk, or order, for the sum
of Three Hundred Dollars, $500, and
duly paraphed by, John Al Spence,
Recorder. The said note being now
lost or mislaid, the public is hereby
cautioned not to trade OF negotiate for
the same, the payment thereof having
been stopped. ID. II. QUIRK.
Lake Charles, Louisiana,
June 4th, 1874, ie6 4w
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Terrns of sobscription.

-,.a oonv. one year . So 90
,aa cong. six months, ....... / so
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20
NOTICE.

1TR. u. QUINN, Of Washington.
Ifl Louisiana, has entire charge and
management Of all business connected
with the operation of MAIL ROUTES
connecting New Iberia and Chaneyville,
Louisiana, and Orange, Texas. No
bills viii be paid unless approved BY
him. J.. B. PRICE.
Washington, June 80, 1874.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20

So Secretary Richardson talls
out 81 the Treasury upon the bench
Of the Court of Claims. That
little Sanhorn business, however,
very nearly defeated the dlstin-
guished Secretary, Air Richard
son may congratulate himself that
lis confirmation lor ths iud ssship
was a negative success merely
d number of Republicans Senator'S
refusing 10 vote, although il their
seals.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-06-20
N. DUFA,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER

Begs leave to announce to the peo-
nle M Lake Charles. THAT he is
s,repared rs take I'M kinds Of contracts
Tor building OF repairing, and a.so %
Furnish plans end specifications itee m
charge. when Che work IS rendered MN.
An business ia his line viii be attended
to with dispatch and interest
fgb14 ly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-05
Reimbursement of Wages.

Theappended paragraphs from Saw
ards Coal Trade Journal indicate IN
important reduction of wages as like
ly to prevail in our region after the
first of next month
The REIMBURSEMENT Of wages, and a
consequent long suspension, appears
inevitable; rumor has it that the An
thracite companies will want a twenty
five per cent. reduction in wages
Transportation should also be reduced
and the opening rates for 1875 be less
by fifty cents per ton than last Spring,
and not advance over fifty cents dur
ing the season.
The Cumberland operators are also
canvassing reduction to the same ex-
tent, on the first Of January next
These reductions are but the extend
ing of the circle, which covers all
branches of trade, and is inevitable.
The one thing necessary to build up
our industries is cheaper fuel, and
there appears to be possibility that
we shall have it, next season. The
owners of the fuel supply of the sea-
board will act wisely if they accept
the situation, and put rates down to
hard pam
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-05
General News.

THE 'LoNGsHoREMEN's STRIKE IN
New YoRK.-It is believed that the
strike of the longshoremen is fail
ure. The owners of sailing vessels,
deserted by their old hands, have
been placed in the same condition as
the proprietors of steamships, and
have been compelled to order new
hands for their vessels. At first they
were embarrassed, experienced men
being plentiful, but finally they were
enabled to get all the assistance they
needed at the rate of thirty cents an
hour. On Monday all the piers We're
filed with non society men. who
were working at the reduced rates,
and there was not the slightest at
tempt made to interrupt their move
ments. With the large police force ut
hand such an attcmrt must have been
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-05

The Baltimore american $ remarks
upon The Wrongs and Wickedness of
Miners" however applicable to Penn.
sylvania coal regions, we are sure do
not reflect the moral and material sitr
uation Of Maryland coal sections.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-05
One Hundred Acres Of Land

For the purpose of making this a manufhc.
turing and supply point, and end of the
Second Division of their road, where they
must employ thousands of men, to relieve
their overcrowded Shops and Yards at
Baltimore, Martinsburg Piedmont, Grafton
and other points. They are already erect
ing large Round Houses, Passenger and
Freight Depots, Machine Shops, Cattle
Pens and Stalls, to accommodate their ex.
tcnsivc Cattle Traffic
All point to very rapid AMI immediat
increase of population and corresponding
increase in the price of building lots.
Messrs Carskadon and Gleason will be on
the ground daily and will be pleased to
show the lots and give any information in
regard to the same. -
T.R. CARSKADON,
F. MINKE,
ST. MCBRIDE,
S.B. GLEASON,
Kcyser City, formerly New Creeks WA,
OctobSr 81, 1874 Nov I