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They look warm and comfortable
though; and / dare say that is all
that he cares for
Wonder where he got those mar
vicious slippers? Dare say they are
the effort Of some red-handed, apple
faced daughter, who probably ex-
hibited them at the country church
fair as creditable specimen OF high
art. is that red blotch in the mid
die rose or holly-hockg And
the blue dots-what botanical pro-
ductions do they represent p
Il should think the first is intend
ed for bleeding heart said Mr..
Wetherby's fair companion. CRITICS.
ingly examining the slippers of the
unconscious sleeper; and the blue
would probably suggest for-get-me-
nots.'
Bleeding hearts and for-get-me-
nots. lie, he? Who would expect
50 much sentiment in rough old
fellow like this ? But perhaps. af-
ter all, the slippers are tender gift
ola weetheart-somc sallow, smirk-
ing old maid, probably-and he's
stuck them on his delicate feet in or
der to have her image perpetually
present with him. No doubt he fell
asleep contemplating them, and is at
this moment lost in dreams of his
loved one.'
This fight of fancy so amused the
young lady that Mr. Wetherby was
thereby encouraged to proceed with
his remarks.
There are initials on them, | see
Z. G. Peter Grubbs, perhaps. The
name would correspond with his APP
pearance-don't you agree with me p
Il am sure it is very kind in you
TO take so much interest in that old
gentleman and his affairs the young
lady returned in a cool, quiet way,
with her dark eyes looking him full
in the face.
Fortunately | can crafty your
curiosity. His name is not Peter
Grubbs, but Peyton Gray-not very
unlike, don't you think?'
'Wh-whatl' grasped Mr.. Wether-
by, staring not surely Mr.. Peyton
Gray, Of Chesterton p
The same. / am his daughter
Minna, and / must confess that l
worked those absurd slippers when
l was about twelve years ago. They
were my first attempt at embroid-
cry, as any one can see. Father
never wore them until lately, when,
being little lame, he found them
convenient, Mother knit the stock
ings-he will wear no others.
Mr.. Wetherby, pale and red by
turns, listened in silence. To add to
his dismay, Mr.. Gray, at the end of
his daughters speech, quietly turn
ed his head and fixed bis keen eyes
upon him.
yes. young man. he remarked
cody, Il find both the slippers and
socks very comfortable-not but
what l should have been sorry to
have lost one of my boots.
And without further notice he de
liberately proceeded to don the LAT.
ter article of dress. Mr.. Wetherby
sat in dazed silence, feeling excess
lively small, but seeking TO comfort
himself with the thought that Il
might be possible SO to disguise HIM
self as not to be recognized by Mr..
Gray and his daughter when be
should present himself at Vernon.
Would it not be well 10 give
them a false name at present and de-
lay his visit for some daysl
But while he thus unused in dire
confusion of spirit Miss Minna Gray,
turning to him, said blandly;
DO you stop at Verdon, Mr..
Wetherby y
'Eh ?-aw-you take me for
For, Mrs. Merrow's brother, of
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that he was somebody. Just in front
of him sat a pale, delicate looking
lady, who was nervously endeavor'
ing to keep two little children quiet
Their fidgetting and prattle rather
interfered with Mr.. Wetherby's con
versation.
sGreat nuisance, children on the
cars he abserved fastidiously to his
companion.
Il don't object to them. II is
amusing to observe their funny lit
tie ways she replied good humor-
edly.
When they are good and pretty /;
but children like these little scamps
ought to have a special car provid-
ed---a sort Of cattle box
He ended abruptly, as the lady in
front turned her head, and, with a
sudden fash, bestowed upon him a
glance OF which only an outraged
and insulted mother is capable.
Good gracious! | hope--l did
not intend that she should hear mel
said Mr.. Wetherby. However, IL
people choose to listen TO private re-
marks, it makes no difference.
Then he lay back in his seat, and
while his fair companion looked from
the window reyenged himself for the
mothers indignant look by secretly
making faces at the baby, which was
staring at him over the seat and
making Intellectual efforts 10 grab
hold of his gold.headed cane. The
sweet infant at first stared in round
eyed wonder at the unaccustomed
facial expressions; but as they be
came more ogre-like its little moon
face worked, and it burst into a ter
riiied shrek which startled half the
sleepers in the car.
You will excuse my little son,
sir said voice behind Mr.. Weth-
erby. He is not accustomed to the
interesting performance with which
you have been kindly endeavoring
to entertain him.
And the tall, stalwart gentleman
leaned forward and took the terrif-
ed infant from its mothers arms
i think we've intruded ourselves
into family group here, 'Mr. Au-
gustus Wetherby observed, as he
looked uneasily around. You viii
be more comfortable on the other
side, and able TO keep the window
open-it being leeward, as the sail
ors say
The young lady hesitated mo-
ment. but then gathered up her
shawl and sachel, and crossed over
to the opposite side ofthe car, where
were a couple of seats left vacant by
passengers who alighted at the last
station. 1t was Immediately in the
rear of plainly dressed old gentle
men who was fast asleep and slight
ly snoring, with his feet conspicu-
ously elevated. He had removed
his new boots, and encased his large
feet in embroidered cloth slippers,
which left exposed an ample space
of gray yarn stocking, evidently of
domestic manufacture.
Really, exclaimed Mr.. Wetherby,
I'VE seem destined to be unfortunate
in our immediate surroundings; but
then, one can not always choose
ones travelling companions, unless
one engages special car
There was q CLEAN Of amusement
in the young lady's eyes as she CLAM
ced from him to the unconscious OBJ
ject of his scorn. He caught it,and
was thereby encouraged to go on.
/ really believed the old fellow
imagined this to be sleeping car,
or at least that he can indulge in
the privileges Of one, regardless of
the feelings of his fellow passengers.
People Of his class generally mag
inc that they can shirk the expense
Of sleeping car by making dress
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
AN OLD INVENTION.
Description of Hooke's Telephone Used in
the Year 1864,

Description of Hookes Telephone Used in
the Year 1864.
And as glasses have highly promoted
our seeing, SO it's not improbable, but
that there may be found many mechan-
ical inventors to improve our other
senses, of hearing, smelling, tasting,
touching. IT'S not impossible to hear
whisper furlong's distance, it having
been already done; and perhaps the
nature of the thing would not make it
more impossible, though that furlong
should be ten times multiplied. And
though some famous authors have
affirmed it impossible to hear through
the thinnest plate of Muscovy glass, yet
l know way by which it is easy enough
to hear one speak through wall a
yard thick. 1t has not yet been
thoroughly examined how far Oto-
cousticons may be improved, nor what
other ways there may be of quickening
our hearing, or conveying sounds
through other bodies than the air; for
that is not the only medium. can as
sure the reader that have, by the help
of distended wire, propagated the
sound to very considerable distance in
an instant, or with seemingly as quick
a motion as that of light, at least, in
comparably swifter than that, which at
the same time was propagated through
the air; and this not only in strai ght
line, or direct. but in one Bonded in
many angles. From Works of Robert
HoOke, Published in 1864.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
Peace Not Yet Declared.

1t seems that the Blaine fight against
Senator Edmunds in Vermont has not
only not subsidized since the declaration
of the Republican State convention in
his favor, but is becoming hotter than
ever now that nominations for the
Legislature are being made. The
county conventions in nomi-
mating candidates for the Senate have
very generally declared for the re-elec-
ton of Edmunds, but the fight is going
on chiefly in the canvass for represent
atives in the towns. There are only
thirty members of the Senate of Yer
mont while there are 240 Represent
atives, and in joint convention the
power Of the former will be small. The
opposition to Senator Edmunds en-
anates from the Blaine men, who have
never forgiven him for refusing to raise
his voice for candidate whose char
acter he knew and dcspised, but it is
industriously fostered by the great rail
road magnate of the State, j. Gregory
Smith, who aspires to his seat. Smith
has money and a certain kind of pow
er, and his emissaries are working
throughout Vermont to secure mem
bers of the Legislature in his interest.
N. y. Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
literature ethics,

professorships-Gree literature ethics,
physics, mathematics, poetry and elo.
quence, and who so enriched the library
that it is often said that he created it,
and who built palace in the old castle,
the ruin of which is wonder of grace
and beauty. Another picture was the
young, Gght-hearted Friedrich ", with
his bride, Elizabeth Stuart, the beautl-
full grand daughter of Mary Queen of
Scots, at his side, as they rode through
the Hauptstrasse to the great castle on
the heights. A young and beautiful
English woman who was visiting the
town simulated the bride. She sat on
spirited horse, and was covered with
blue and white canopy on four upright
shafts. The colors of the Palat} hate
and the three feathers OF the Prince OF
Wales were at the four corners of the
canopy. and royal crown in the center
on the top. The lady wore cream
colored brocade dress, embroidered
with pearls, and high ruff, trimmed
with rare old lace.
Some of the windows of the Darn.
stadter House were rented for high
prices. The costumes for the process
sion are said to have cost over $3.50, 900.
There was a set banquet in the evening,
at which the Grand Duke presided in
the uniform of Colonel of Dragons.
Every body's health was drank, begin.
ming with Kaiser Wilhelm and ending
W 18th the students in arms" A grand
ba II brought to an end the grand jubi
lee. Chicago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
GREAT PRovocATloN.
Why a Dakota Justice Discharged Man
Charged with q Serious Crime.

Why Dakota Justice Discharged a Man
Charged with a Serious Crime.
You are charged with an attempt tc
KILL" said a Dakota justice of the peace
to a man brought before him.
YES" replied the prisoner.
Gas understand it you shot at the
man several times, chased him around a
block and set large, vicious dog on
him."
Eyes, l believe did"
"Then you plead guilty?"
"No, sir, there were extenuating cir
cumstances.
"This court can not recognize any
thing of the kind when the otfense is so
serious. Your bail is placed at five
thousand dollars"
'.Hold on, Judge-that man abused
me"
"That makes no difference. Mr..
Sheriff, remove the prisoner
"Wait minute, your Honor he said l
didn't have -
"Remove the prisoner
"But he told me didn't have sense
enough to serve on Chicago iuryr'
'Ah, we'll, this is new light on the
case and makes it entirely diferent-I
didn't know your provocation to shoot
was so great. You are discharged. y
Estel!ine Cd. ~ Bell
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
Strengthening Each Other.

If there is any one thing more than
honesty which the Republicans of Ohio
Lack it is harmony. Just now they are
at swords points and are ready to
slaughter each other at the polls. Not
content with butchering each other
they go outside of their State to stab
other and better men. That weak
Congressman, Grosvenor, who climbed
into public life by means of his wealth,
told a reporter the other day that jeff
Davis would get more votes in Ohio
than General John A. Logan. This
hatred of the Illinois Senator, who
bolstered Blaine in 1884. is due to the
feet that he refused to aid Ohio Repub-
Ilcans in stealing seat in the United
States Senate by BUSTING Senator Payne
on groundless rumors and base false
hoods. Logan's name will be remem-
bered with respect long after all recol-
lection of the Ohio scoundrels who are
abusing him is gone. Logan is not a
saint, but he is head and shoulders
above the Republicans of the Buckeye
State who are seeking to injure him.
Buffalo Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
SOMETHING AGGRESSIVE.
The Efforts Being Made by Mr.. Blaine'i
Friends in the Maine Campaign to Give
Him Presidential UBoost."

Him Presidential "Boost."
To aperson innocent in the ways OF
politics it must seem very strange that
up in Maine, State which two years
ago gave Republican majority OF
nearly $4,000, the campaign for the
election of a Governor and Congress-
man is this year to be conducted with
an the preparations of Presidential
year, including not only a continuous
series of speeches by Names ere.
tired'' statesman, Mr.. Blaine, but
nightly speeches by as many
political orators from other States
as can be induced to 90 down
East. The Augusta correspondent OF
the Boston Herald throws some light
on the situation. AS every one knows
(who believes all he hears), the Prcsi.
dental nomination IN 1884 was forced
on Mr.. Blaine against his inclination.
Having, however, got taste of run.
ming for the high office, he seems to
like the occupation, and this years
Maine campaign is all planned to assist
him in gratifying his ambition. The
correspondent quoted tells us that sit
will be the first time in many years
that Mr.. Blaine has been assigned to
SO many speeches. that "for weeks
he has been preparing himself for his
efforts" that sit is believed that he in
tends to strike the keynote of the next
Presidential campaign;" that Repre-.
sentative Dingley is predicting on the
stump "that Mr. Blaine will again lead
the Republicans and that vote for
Bodwell for Governor is considered a
vote for Blaine nomination. in 1888: this
change in Mr.. Blaine's tactics, as COM
pared with his Lying low" methods in
1884, is undoubtedly confession Of
weakness He has heard, as persons
who talk with leading Republicans
from all parts of the country are hear.
ing, the sentiment chat the Republican
party has had the name Blaine dinged
into its ears long enough; that the cam
paign of 1888, to be successful, must
be something else than defensive, and
that it is time for the party to present
to the country new name which will
not labor under any personal handicap.
knowing the prevalence of these senti.
ments, the man in Maine plans to re.
new his own prominence by having 9
lively campaign in his own State, o.
which he will be the central figure, in
order that he may not drop out Of the
list of eligiblcs. Well, this may be fur
for him, and if his coming speeches in
volve him in his usual self-contradic-
tons. it may do his party some service
by again setting forth his inferior quail
| tiles as 4 candidate N Y Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
just Like Mamma.

If mothers could always realize the
ideals they represent to their children
they would be greatly encouraged in
their arduous duties. A lady riding
upon a street car saw little boy whom
she knew.
$50 you have little sister, Willie"
she remarked, pleasantly. els she
pretty baby?'
''She looks just like mamma" was
the smiling answer.
"What do you call her?" asked the
lady.
''She's named after mamma an.
swered the little fellow promptly.
Everybody was smiling, and, to re-
1ieve the 1ady's embarrassment, his
friend inquired the color Of the baby's
hair.
''It's the same color as mammals, "
he responded, timidly.
A gentleman who had been amused
by the dialogue. asked the wee man if
the new little sister was good baby.
Eyes, sir" was the prompt reply.
"She is just like mamma" Detroit
Free Press,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
HIS PRECIOUS TRUNK.
Experience of Detroit Taxpayer Who Is
Prosecuted by Ill-Luck.

Experience of a Detroit Taxpayer Who Is
Prosecuted by Luck.
There was one man who didn't take
kindly to the late accident on the West
Shore by which dozen or more trunks
were smashed and their contents
ruined. When the passengers were
notified to exhibit their checks and make
statement of damages this man ex-
hibited his piece of brass and declared
that nothing less than three hundred
dollars would make him whole.
'Pretty valuable trunk" remarked
the official.
Eyes, sir; was going to Europe for
year."
The passengers gathered at the wreck.
ed car to identify what had been saved,
and as the parcels were handed down
the number of the checks were called
off. Pretty soon out came q thin, lean,
cadaverous old carpet-bag which did
not seem to contain more than shirt
and pair of socks, and as the number
of the check was called the official con-
suited his list and remarked to the
man:
This is your baggage, sir"
'That's the three-hundred-d dollar
trunk going to Europe with your
Eyes, that's the one"
There was general laugh at his ex,
pense, during which he retreated to the
passenger-car. Some one presently
asked him how he came to make such
mistake" and he replied:
''Why, don't ye know, l supposed the
car and every thing in it had been
smashed to bits. never did have luck
uohow in these railroad smash-ups." "
Detroit Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
MORMON oATHs.
Peculiar Obligations Taken In the Salt
Lake Endowment House.

Lake Endowment House.
'What oaths must be taken in tho
sndowment-house ?"
swell, there is the first oath Of the
Aaronic or lesser priesthood. The cam
didates must swear to obey implicitly
the laws of the Mormon church and all
it enjoins in preference to those of the
United States. The penalty for break
ing this oath is to have your throat cut
from ear to ear and the tongue torn out
by its roots. After taking this oath the
candidate is made to draw his hand
across the throat as reminder of what
may be expected in case of its violation.
There is a grip which is made known to
those who take the oath. In consists
in placing the thumb on the index
finger and clasping the hand around.
''The second oath is the second degree
of the Aaronic or lesser priesthood.
This is the oath of chastity. Thewoman
is to have but one husband, but the man
can take as many wives as he wants,
and the more wives he takes the better
Mormon he is, and the greater will be
his reward hereafter.
''The grip of the oath of chastity
consists in placing the thumb between
the knuckles of the index and second
fingers and clasping the hand around.
The penalty for breaking this oath is to
have the body sawn asunder and then
thrown into the sea. The candidate is
required, after taking the oath, to draw
the hand sharply across the middle OF
the body.
"Then there is the first grip of the
Melchisedec, or higher order of the
priesthood, of which the order hold
that Christ was member Those who
enter this order are made to swear to
avenge the deaths of Joseph Smith, the
martyr, and his brother Hiram, on the
American nation, and to teach their
children and their children's children
to do the same.
1.-The grip consists in placing the
thumb on the knuckle Of the index fin
ger, the latter being placed straight
along the palm of the hand, while the
lower part is clasped by the other fin
gers. The penalty for breaking this
oath is not a very slight one-it is dis
Enforcement.
s'There is one more order of Melchise-
die. Whoever enters that order must
swear absolute obedience to the Nor
mon priesthood. In giving the grip of
this order the hands Of the two persons
clasp each other with the end of the in
dex finger resting on the wrist and the
little fingers closely locked together.
The place on the wrist where the index
finger rests is supposed to correspond
with the place the nails pierced when
Christ was crucified, but as the nails
tore out at first and the Saviour had to
be again fastened to the cross you
place your second finger beside the in.
dex finger on the wrist. This is called
the sure sign of the nail.
''These are the oaths that all who go
through the endowment house must
take. To lie for the church is consid-
cred, in the Mormon ligion, not to be
sin; on the contrary, something to be
commended. IN Y. Morning Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-15
PRETTY GIRLS.

Here fs question the maidens are asking:
How can we make ourselves fair?
One thinks that her checks are little too
red;
Another Is puzzling her pretty head
To know how TO curl her straight hair
This lassie's checks are little too pale.
How can she make them red2
And this little lady's hands are not quite
As smooth and slender and soft and white
"As ady'S should be- she said.
And this one thinks she's trifle too plump
Another one thinks she's too small;
Her teeth are not quite as pretty as pearls;
And what shall we do for these poor, poor
gi Is
! That can not be happy at all?
And /, who look at them, can not see
Why they are dissatisfied;
They look like a Garden OF roses in bloom;
Yet over them all there is resting the gloom
OF some fancied beauty denied.
The mystical secret is mine to impart;
Listen, all who covet the power
Of beauty's magic. The wonderful art
Lies down in the depths of n gentle heart,
And shines from the eyes'every hour.
The hands that do charity's gentle deeds
Are white as the angels above;
And whether the cheeks be rosy or fair,
II innocent bushes and health be there,
They are pretty enough to love,
FOYER the beautiful lips, dear girls,
But gentle words are said:
And whether the form be plump or slight,
II only the heart is pure and light
You are pretty enough to wed.
.-Abbe Kline, in N. Y. Ledger.