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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
HOME AND FARM.

1T used to be thought unwise to
grow small fruits, except in the vicinity
Of cities or the larger towns, but OF late
years it has been found that the country
furnishes better market for certain
amount of strawberries, raspberrles
and other small fruits. - Chicago
Tribune.
-Corn-meal Mullins: One cupful
oorn-me.l, one-half cupful of flour, one
tablespoonful of sugar, one-half tea
spoonful of salt, one teacupful of sour
milk, one egg, and one-half a teaspoon
full of hot water. These are particularly
nice baked in rings, but may be baked
in the pans.-Toledo Blade.
Make cheese bars "pastry day"
from the pieces left over from pies Cut
strips three inches long and two inches
wide. Cover the upper side thickly with
grated cheese and The merest dust OF
CAYENNE, fold the pastry lengthwlse over
this. sift cheese on the top and bake
quickly. Eat hot.-Boston Budget.
A Bantam lays larger egg in pro-.
D ortion to size than any other class OF
fowls. and for food consumed yields as
large profits as do the larger breeds.
They are excellent as pets for the chill
dren, and usually educate the little ones
to knowledge of keeping poultry.-N.
Y. Examiner. ~. s9 str4 t' "J e#
Care should be used in feeding grain
to thin sheep that more injury does not
accrue than good. Their digestive or
gans are weakened by lack of sufficient
nourishment previously, and an excess
sive amount of rich food will overtax
their capacities and entirely break down
their systems. Witness.
Every rural home should have afew
evergreens about it, especially for vim
ter ornamentation, when the ground is
covered with snow. 1t makes Il beauti-
full contrast, and who can not afford it?
One need not 60 to the expense of high
priced trees, for our common varieties
are fine when well grown. Small seed
lings can also be purchased of nursery
men at low price.-M Y. Times.
Some farmers hold that it is good
plan to harrow the corn stubble to break
it down, level the ground and loosen the
soil, thus letting it dry out more quickly
and forwarding the time when it may be
ploughed. Springs work usually needs
crowding along as rapidly as possible,
and as corn hills are not pleasant things
to plough, why not harrow it tirst?-M
Y. Herald.
-Gateau of Apples: Put into a sauce
pan half-pint of water, together with
a half a pound of loaf sugar: Let 1t
boil, and when it becomes thick sirup
have some tart apples pared, cored and
sliced, and add pound of these to the
strip, havoring the mixture with the
zest and juice Of lemon. Allow it to
boil, stirring it constantly; when the
mass becomes thick press it into damp
mold, and when thoroughly set turn il
out on a dish; pour a rich custard
around it and serve.-The Caterer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
WICKED BOYS.
A Determined School Master Who Know
When He Had Enough.

When He Had Enough.
@ IChicago Herald ,s --+@
eyes, I've been up in Northern Michigan
teaching school all winter" said south
bound passenger with long scars on his
face, "but / haven't had much fun. It's
tough job, and don't think I'll go back
again. I know when have enough. The
boys up there are bad lot. Thought l
could handle 'em, but the very first day
when stood 'em up in row for lesson
in spellin' something astonishing hap
pened. Little streams of black stuff began
to come down on me from the direction OF
the ceiling. On making an investigation l
found it was ink, but for long time l
couldn't tell where it came from. Soon
was black and stained from head to foot,
and the spelling book which held in my
hand was so danbed up could hardly read
word out of it. Where do you suppose
these streams came from. -Four little
holes about as big RS a pin bored be-
tween the incisors of those boys. They
would take mouthful of ink, put on the
pressure with their tongues and cheeks,
uIltl SlCOV OuO a oui OoAAA sAs$o ''SA~ y
thirty feet as straight as die. They
broke up that spelling lesson, and the
worst of 1t, was I couldn't get back
at them, because I never could tell
which boy was the offender. Those chaps
had bored those holes on purpose and they
had more fun than you can shake stick
at. But it was rough on me. After hav-
Ing my complexion and four suits OF
clothes spoiled 1 got mad and attempted
to thrash every boy who had ink-stains
on his lips. That was where I got these
scars. How. Why, from finger nails.
The boys had let their nails grow an inch
long, turned them under into claws, and
sharpened the ends to fine point. They
could scratch like wild cats with 'em, and
1t is a wonder got off with my life. But
did, and taught that school through the
whole winter term, just the same. How?
BY wearing sheet-iron mask over my
face and gum-coat on my back, carry
ing two revolvers in my belt, and keeping
a constable in the ante-room. Don't think
1'll take the job next winter, though. Pm
no hog"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
To BE CONTINUED

Like poor Hugh Conway, Josh
Billings was formerly m auctioneer in
Albany. 1 remember once calling on
him at his house, and huge black
tom cat came bouncing into the room,
which he affectionately and frequently
addressed as William. 1 ventured
to remark that it was swell name for
puss, whereupon he assured me that
the cat was no ordinary grimalkin, but
blue blooded and very aristocratic
cat. He's got a finer name than
William quoth Josh. and all owing
poor old boy-to his having fits
'Hows tllatP' I gently inquired. Wen.
since his affection | have christened him
Fitzwilliam, and it seems to reconcile
him to the spasms that occasionally
overcome him. ''-HowQrG Paul.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

When Napoleon talked of invading Italy
one of his officers said: "But, sire, remem-
Der the Alps" To an ordinary man these
SThere shall be no Alps.' So the famous
Simplon pass was made. Disease, like q
mountain, stands in the way Of fame, fort
une and honor to many who by DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" might be
healed and so the mountain would disap-
pear. 1t is specific for all blood, chronic
lung and liver diseases, such as consump-
ton (Which is scrofula of the lungs), PIN
fever-sores and kindred complaints.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
Observation-Disclosures Perfected.

A curious case of absent -mindedness is
that of young married man living near
Jonesvlle, Saratoga County, who one
morning MIXED his COW, set the pan OF
milk in the corner of the stable and car
ried the stool to the house. This he did
twice in succession. The third time he
went to the barn to milk he took basket
of roots to the COW. He emptied out the
roots and sat down and commenced to milk
the COW in the basket, but found out his
mistake in time to save enough milk for
breakfast coffee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

TooTHAcHE, headache and other aches
are cured by ST. Jacobs OIL Price, 50 cents.
Prompt to cure and safe to take is Red
Star Cough Cure. No poisons, no opiates,
Price, twenty-five cents bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Despise Not the Day of Small Things.
Little things may help man to rise-a
bent pin in an easy chair for instance. DR..
Pierce's "Pleasant Purgative Pellets'' are
small things, pleasant to take, and they
cure sick-headaohes, relieve torpid lvers
and do wonders. Being purely vegetable
they can not harm any one. All druggists
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

GENTLEMAN Ito tramp)-"Why don't yo,
60 to work!" Tramp-'I would sir, If
had the tools" what tools do 70,
wantw knife and fork, sir."-N. Y. In
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
1u,. n.urp name Ion. flesignation Is given

WHATEVER name or designation Is given
to Fever and Ague or other 3nt 1ana "n =
diseases it is s safe 70 to sfy e t liver IS at fault
EIiminate the impurities from the system!
ate result. Prichy Ash Bitters is the SAT 4
eat and most effective remedy for all bill
iary troubles, kidney diseases, and IKE com,
nlaints that has ever been brought before
the public. A trial is its bestrecommenoa'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

LATEST burglar alarm-fear that the bs nh
cashier will "get there'' before he can
Boston Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A GENTLEMAN lost his temper when his
washerwoman, to whom he had announced
ooh, sir, you're always robbin' yourself
for the likes o. me."-Boston Beacon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A BUTCHER is known to be very prompt
In all his engagements, especially those in
which he promises to meat a man.-Chicaao
MnN E r..-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

AN exchange editorializes upon chow
they make big guns" Some of the big
guns in this country have been made by
the newspapers -Omaha Bee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

DIR. P1ERcE's "Favorite Prescription" Is
everywhere acknowledged to be the stand.
ard remedy for female complaints and
weaknesses. 1t is sold by druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

If . girl wants to get married she gener-
ally says SO to her popper.-Chieago Tele-
gram. e. af.- -..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

IT is said that the ratio of marriage is de-
sclining, but if So statistics are sometimes
contradictory. Over six million bottles oil
hair restorative we're sold in this country
last year.-Lige Brown #2'.e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

BRASIL and wiry hair becomes soft and
plant by using Halls Hair Remover.
Many a mother has found Ayers Cherry
Pectoral invaluable in cases of Group.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

OVERHEARD in Boston elevator: "Say,
John, see they have found out what run
into the Oregon" s'No! What was itl'
hWater"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A SUBSCRIBER asks for remedy for cold
feet. Try banking them up with sawdust;
If they still remain cold. set the sawdust
on fire.-Peck's Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

THE Boston Base Ball Club has foul
pitchers-as many as hundred dollar din
ner set.-LoueU Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

DIFFIDENT LovER-'sI know that I am
perfect bear in my manner She" Sheep,
you mean; bears hug people-you do
nothing but bleat. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

THE plumbers of Troy, N. Y, have lots Of
tun with man there named Gasleek.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

The pleasantest way to take cod liver
oil is to fatten pigeons with it, and then
eat the pigeons.-N Y Telegram.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

PIXIES ToorHAcHE DROPS curein minute, 26d
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. $50.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns BunionA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

"WHAT bell are you ringing?' he asked
Of the colored sexton. "Dis is de secon
ring Of de fus bell" f.. -gs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A sIx-YEAR-oLD Pittsfeld (Mass) child
being asked What is rope9' replied: "a
fat string. "-Sprinafeld Republican.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

:. PHoroaRArHERs take the world just as
e. c0rnos ...
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A woMAN's glory is in her hair, but it is a
good plan to tleitup when cooking.-Ioledo
blade. -s.5sa.T * ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

YES, dear girl, the man to whom you
rave the mitten is free. He's msn-yo~
mjtted,-N O. Picdyune. ",5 50,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

A MAN Of his word--An orator.-NationdI
Weekly. -4..-....I-- .,.. e..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
Protecting Their Rights,

THERE are some things harder to keep
than diary. A three-dollar pocket-knife,
for instance
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
There Shall Be no Alps.

FINE weather is never admired until it b
mist.-Ndtional Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeabl
to use. 1t is not liquid or snuff. SOC.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

WHEN the car-drivers strike, they do not
brake any thing.-N. Y. Graphic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
BY THE GATE OF THE SEA.
By David Christie Murray,

AvTHos OF "a MODEL FATHER, "A LIFl's
ATONEMENT," ETC.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Very well, Phil" said Tregarthen,
quietly. "The flavor will last me my
lifetime. The coffin worm will scour
well if he scours it all away and gives
me leave to rise for Judgment with a
clean tongue" Phil sighed, and Of
fered no reply. II have had some
times half mind of late," said Ire
garthen, speaking suddenly, and with
u new vivacity, ito put this pretty
world to the test, as | could do, but
shrink from debauching altogether
men who may not yet be wholly given
over to the devil. Who is your honest
est man in the world, Phil-your one
incorruptible, unpurchasable?'
Here was the craze again, thought
Phil, miserably. He would at least be
sure of that.
How would you test the world, Ar
thur?"
THAT is my news, Phil, if l choose
to tell it, Tregarthen answered. ''Tell
me your honest man, and | will buy
him and turn him to whatever creed
you like"
Buy Thomas Carlyle" said Phil,
sardonically. Even madness-if Ar
thur were really mad, and had some
most curious meaning yet unfathomed
deserved no courtesy on theme like
this. Glow do you propose to do it?''
Tregarthen laughed allowingly, as a
man might laugh at a childish puzzle
offered by child. "What should it
profit him, of all men in the world, "
asked Phil. "to gain the whole world
and lose his own soul? What could
you offer him?''
4" My pulse as yours doth temper
ately keep time, and makes health
full music" said Tregarthen, stretch.
out his hand, as if to invite Phil to test
him, Look me in the face, Am !
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-25
GENERAL NOTES.

TuE %rd regiment of the Wisconsin
National guard has gone into camp at
Wausau with seven hundred men.
HARLAN M.PAGr, journalist well known
throughout the State, died at Baraboo.
Wis. Tuesday evening.
AT Grand Rapids, Mich, Wednesday,
the striking employees of the Phoenix
Furniture Company resolved to resume
work ON the ten-hour basis. Most or the
other factories have returned to the ten
hour system.
HARVESTING has commenced in the
wheat fields near Alton. Illinois whore the
yield is estimated at from thirty five to
forty bushels per acre.
A LOCAL assembly of servant girls, I'M
der the banner of the knights, Is being
formed at st. Louis.
SrNrEEN hundred reports received hy n
Toledo firm from the six pinciple winter
wheat states give the prospects as favor
able except III Kansas and Michigan.
The indications are that farmers will
sell freely immediately after thrcshing.
The semi centennial anniversary of the
admission of Michigan to the union at
tracted fifteen thousand citizens of the
state to Lansing. where representative
men delivered lectures from three stands,
4 grand barbecue was held at the fair
grounds.
THE statue of Daniel Webster, present
ed to the state of New Hampshire by Ben
iamin Pierce Cheney of Boston was I'M
vciled Thursday at Concord, with impos-
ing ceremonies.
WoENNEN employed by Peter Herdic in
digging a reservoir at Huntington, Penn.
sylvauia, discovered an eartheu pot filled
with coin, believing To amount To several
thousand dollars. The finder, the contrac
tor. and the former owner of the land are
preparing . triangular suit over the tUea
! sure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-25

CHICAGO June % Flour Quiet and unchaDR
cd: wheat avtrs ged lower; opened about L13sc
below yesterday 3 close, and closed NC lower ar
ter iuctUating, 727s1725s for seller cash; 13}s
Tor seller July; 55I751z for seller August. Corn
Q iiet and steady; cash closed &c lower; future
about the same as yesterday 34A for seller CASH
3i56 for seller July; 86G461z FOR seller August.
Cats-Heavy; slightly easier; 26A for seller
cash; ZlIz for seller July; 20 FOR seller August
Rye-DuIl At Sc. Bariey-DuIl; J0d53. Timothy
Prime, IN. Fax seed - 08J% Whisky
la. Pork - Ruled 5l1Izc higher early; later
became easier; settled back and ceased quiet:
s95Q5 20 for seller cash; 951s 81 n for sci or
July; 9G5G9 071x for seller August Lard
Easier, and 21zc lower: closed steady: G i5G
ol714 for seller cash; G0l71zGs % for seIe- July;
o,29tG6 30 FOR seller August Shoulders 5.15G.
) 70; short clear, 8 g5G5Ss; short RIBS 5 .65H,
5.6Z1z. Butter-weak: little demand; creamery,
12l151zc; dairy, t0Gl3c. Cheese-Quet and
over; full cream chsddars, 61sj1; fats, GJkG7c.
Young Americas, 7a4Gsc; skins, z9sc. Eggs
Steady; G1.1loc
FIour-Receipts 1000; shipments, 1000.
wheat-Reseipts, 1900; shipments. 5000.
Corn-Receip:s, 2e2 900. shipments so5.opo
osis-Re ceipts, 10s. .0oO; shipments, I57 900.
Rye-Receip;s, none; shipments. 1000.
Bariey-Receip;s, 400; shipments, 20ol
CHICAGO June 23-Tho Drossrs Journai re-
poru: CattIe-Reoepss. 4 30: opened 5GIoc
higher; later advance, last shipping steers.
3 55G5 50; stockers and feeders, q shade
higher. eogs 60: COWS. bulls snj mixed, 2 90
a425; bulk. 2 DGs 80: through. Texas cattle
3.75D4 30: loc higher. Hogs-Recepis. 1900;
active and 1oc higher; rough and mixed. 410G
AZ: PACKING and shipping. s->o04 90; light
4zs14 4o= skips, 2--5l3 90. 6beep-Receipts.
100 active. shade higher natives. 2.594d4 80;
5oG3 E
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-25
WASHINGTON.

ThE secretary of war has detailed Ma
jOr Johh Bacon to visit the camp of the
Minnesota militia, and Captain Gaines
Lawson to perform similar duty among
the Illinois brigades at Springfield.
Ar the close of the month all the mails
for Cuba and Porta Rico will be sent by
the shortest rail route To Tampa. Florida,
and thence forwarded by steamer, making
marked saving in time.
MIR. JORDAN. the treasurer of the United
States, recently made the discovery that
the supervising architect had discharged
the only man in Washington who under
stood how to handle the locks of the
treasury department. His Immediate
restoration to the pay roll was nrcess-
ity.
THE Secretary of the Interior has af-
tirmed the recent opinion of Asst. Atty.
Gen. Montgomery, holding that the At
lautic and Pacific Railway company, un-
der its agreement with the Cherokee In
dian nation i'll Indian Territory. is re
spousible to the Indians for any loss or
damage to persons or property caused
10y the running of its trains through the
reservation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-25
MUSICAL CONGRESSMEN.
President Clevelaud'S Fayorite Song Who Are
the Best Singers
Washington Letter.

While it is not generally supposed that
the staid statesman at the capitol are over
musical in their tastes. yet there are some
who love to lay aside the cares of official
work and bathe their souls in song. Every
one knows how Carl Schurz used to play
the piano between the times he was chang
ing his political party, and it is pretty well
understood that President Cleveland
Scued Listen to the MOcking Bird from
''inncuOus desuetude.' The President, as
a matter of fact, likes simple melodies.
He Is very fond of a minstrel show, and
next to that he likes tuneful comic
opera. Among the members of Congress
Senator Hawley. of Connecticut, is the
best known singer. He has a fine bari
tone, which he uses to excellent advant-
age. The Senator's repertoire is exten
sive. but his favorites are some quaint
old drinking songs and in their rendition
he is well nigh inimitable.
Senator Blackburn. of Kentucky, is a
basso. and good singer he is too. His
favOrite is "Old Kentucky Home" Sen
ator Voorhees,. of Indiana, is another
singer of Congressional renown. His
voice is baritone, and he sings number
of selections very nicely. Not a great
while ago he song his favorite, "One Hun
dred Years Ago, IN his committee room
to a company of friends, and they do say
it was a magnificent performance. Mr..
Brown, of Pennsylvania, has the best
tenor in congress, and it has been thor
oughly cultivated. 1t is a high, pure and
sweet voice Mr.. Brown is fond of the
higher order of music. although he sings
some plaintive ballads in manner that
would do credit to q professional. Mr..
Hanback,, of Kansas, Is another tenor.
His voice is not as finely cultivated as Mr..
Browns, but it is powerful and sOnorOus.
He would make a good chorus singer in
comic opera were it not for his bald head.
Mr.. Hanback, likes the seriO-cOmic songs
of the day. He belongs to the Elks and
is a regular attendant upon their meet
ings. He can give a good recitation as
well as sing a song. Sometimes his selec-
tions are of the patriotic order and some
times they partake of the comic, but he
seldom sings anything sentimental.
There are number of other singers in
Congress- enough. in fact. to furnish
choruses for several oper companies
but the gentlemen mentioned are those
who have achieved regulations on account
of their musical gifts and attainments.