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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
THE NEW WATCH-WORD.
Blaine's lingo Policy OF Free Trade on
the Half Shell.

just now the republican organs are
teeming with such sentiments as these:
Ring out the Joyous praise of lsotec-
TONS honest reign. Reciprocity IS She
watch-word for the ninety-two cam
paign." Protection is triumphant,
now on to reciprocity"
What is reciprocity but free trade
between the countries involved? The
name furnishes the definition and ex-
plains the proposed policy. Kate Field
has happily defined Blaine's scheme as
free trade on the half she'll" 1t
simply says to the powers approached:
Throw your ports open to our COM
merce and we will reciprocate. 1t goes
farther than the conservative demo-
cratic doctrine of tariff for revenue
only. and yet the republicans who sing
the praises of reciprocity ring forth
their hallelujahs for the blessings Of
protection. Great is Mckinley for he
protects you, Great is Blaine for re
vii! make breaches in the Chinese wall
that has so long prevented your exer.
SssInR tho right OF buYiug where yoy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
Take Care Of YOQp Friends,

An old German proverb says "Tak.
heed of thy friends. Afaithful friend
is strong defense and he that hath
found such an one hath found a treas
ure." This is especially true of ones
health. A strong pair of lungs are
the best friends that a man can posi-
bly, have and he is worse than a fool
who neglects or abuses them. Do not
therefore allow cold to run, tearing
the delicate tissue and congesting the
blood vessels until they are perma-
nently injured. This is indeed to-
abuse your best friend. The moment
you take cold take RElD'S GERMAN5
COUGH AND KIDNEY CURE and
restore your respiratory organs to a.
condition of usefulness. This great
remedy does not contain an opiate but
is mild and soothing and will heal the
worst cold and stop the most severes
cough. See that your druggist gives
you REDS.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, III.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
PENSIONS FOR VETERANS.

The Fair Basis of Claims Upon the Gov
eminent for Fecuniary Aid.
Only those may speak with freedom
and by authority on the subject OF the
disgrace of cur pension legislation, IN
whose name and for whose lenetit pen
sion laws have been enacted.
/ have earned the right to speak, says
an old soldier l stood in the ranks,
loyal volunteer, in 1861, and heard the
Kissing balls when the first guns were
fired at the skirmish of Blackburn's
Ford, three days before the first battle
of Bull Run. marched with my com
pany at the last grand review at Wash
ington in 1865. lost not a day from
service between those dates, except
when disa bled by a wound received at
the battle of Fair Oaks. No man can
say of me that am not with those who
demand pensions for loyal service, be-,
cause | did not serve or did not suffer-,
have written my record with my blood.
am not with the mercenary horde who
demand pensions for duty done, because
my loyalty is not, and never was, for
sale.
What would be just basis for pen.
sions? In forming the legislation OF
the country. the clamoring of the dis
honorable should not be considered.
When the pension roll is relieved Of all
those who arc not in need, and oil Wh0
are willing to earn living if fitting
opportunity is found for them, those
that remain will be only the very few
who can. under the most favorable
circumstances that can be found for
them, earn only partly enough to sup
port themselves; those who can do
nothing towards their own support,
and those who can earn nothing, and
who periodically require the aid and
attendance of other persons To each
of these classes abundance should be
given. No honorable person will for
an instant withhold from such as they
the full sympathy and support which
are their due. When the pension roll
has been so siftcd, some dregs may be
left-moral and physical wrecks who
have reached the lowest depths of deg
radiation, and are unworthy Of consid-
Grafton, except as paupers.
am of the opinion that close can
vass of all loyal volunteers will result
in securing the active support OF at
| least hundred thousand real veterans
for such reform of the pension laws
as will change the legal basis of the
claim from support by manual labor
to impairment of earning capacity
| Forum
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
BlAiNE'S WEAVING WAYS.
The Game of Plot rs Played by Repub>
1icou Ga,neStcr5,

Inc bhIuH Oh LloG HS li9Sa ny AkSpuoS
lican Gamcsters.
The position of Hon. james G. Blaine
as constructive'y an aspirant for the
republican nomination for president
next year, while at the same time sec.
rotary of state under President Harri.
son, who is an avowed candidate for re-
nomination, is so anomalous that there
is reason to believe Mr.. Blaine must
soon announce the abandonment of his
am bition or the resignation o. his cab
met Office.
The Blaine movement already under
way in several states is avowedly an
anti Harrison movement. In the state
OF New York it is engineered by the
Warner Miller opposition to Thomas
G. Platts control of the party, which
has been made absolute by federal pat
ronage. This opposition has already
taken form in the organization of
Blaine clubs, Il work in which Hon.
James j. Beldcn appears to be the
prime mover. In Pennsylvania Sena-
torQuay has already carried through
his plot for conventions in early Jan
nary in Philadelphia to forestall the
work of the Harrison officeholders, and
III Indiana the anti-iIarrison men have
well-laid plans to capture the delega-
ton from that state for Blaine as a
marked humiliation to the national adj
ministratiou. In brief. wherever
throughout the country there is to be
found republican Disguised with
Harrison there is to be found vocif.
erous Blaine shouter
Ordinary political decency, of course,
forbids the secretary OF state to hold
his present position in politics to the
end of the month. If he is to lead the
revolt against the head of the admins
tration, courtesy to his chief requires
that he tender forthwith his resigna-
ton to the president. But, on the
other hand. If he does not intend to be
candidate for the nomination next
year, it is equally duty to the presi.
dent to announce that fact and put an
end to the use of his name as an anti
Harrison ra'lying cry The ways of
Blaine, however, have always been
devious and as the situation demands
frank statement from him, which
almost any other man in public life
under like conditions would hasten to
| rake, that probably is the last thug
to be expected from Mr.. Blaine. Al.
bany Argus.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
Ground Homes for Poultry.

Ground bones and cut bones are diff
ferent. A fresh, green bone cannot
well be ground. 1t may be crushed or
pounded, but not easily ground. Hand
mills are in use that permit of grind
ing bones that have become hard and
dry, or have been steamed or heated,
but the green bones must be pounded
or cut in fine pieces with knives. There
is a great difference in the value of
fresh bones from the butcher and those
that have been exposed until they are
dry. Green bones contain quite pro-
portion of meat and cartilage. aud are
greedily eaten by all classes al fowls
~~Ip.rgn and Firasids.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
OPINIONS AND POINTERS.

THE announcement that Blaine
and Harrison understand each other"
is the highest tribute to the UNDER
standing of both. philadelphia Record.
when q billion congress spends
so much money that there is nothing
left to pay experts to examine Phila-
delphia national banks. what is to be-
come of the hard earnings of the people
of Observation-Disclosures Courier
Journal.
Mr. Harrison's message will be
his platform for next summer Will
lie try to heat Mckinley as protec-
zionist or Blaine as a jug-handled
reciprocitist? Or will he continue to
advocate taxes for the American con-
sumner and untaxed goods for the for.
eigner?-N. Y. World
What exasperates the republican
press is that it sees the possibility Of a
reapportionment of the assembly and
senatorial districts of the state next
year. 1t is yelling stop thief!'' in
order to protect itself in perpetuating
the crime of violating the constitution
by refusing the people honest repre-
sentation in the legislature. Buffalo
Times.
The republican party regards
reciprocity as the trump card in its
hand to be played in the presidential
campaign. The republican party Of
fers reciprocity with a half-dozen or so
countries But the democratic party
offers to the people reciprocity with all
countries. Judging from the result Of
the last two elections, the democratic
card is the commanding one.-Balti-
more Sun.
democracy will never b. tied
down to any single issue as against re-
publicanism. Nor will it waive or
make secondary the greatest issue of
principle between the parties-the is
sue of the right of the Garner to his
earnings, and to a full realization of
the value of his product by fair ex-
change, unchecked by any other tax on
the exchange than that absolutely nee
essary to maintain a government to
keep the peace. St Louis Republic.
Republican organs admit that
Mr. Crisp will treat his political OPP
ponents fairly. In this he will prove
his title to the name democrat" BY
it he will also emphasize the difference
between 4 gentleman and bcor in the
speakers chair. He will not look in
the direction of the house barber-shop
when he wishes to count quorum.
Perhaps he may forget to see Mr.. Reed
at times. But if he should fail in this
direction the country will make all
proper allowance. Chicago Times.
Judge Crisp would he very dull
man indeed if he could not perceive
the significance of this single fact
The trztn is that the democratic
party has halter about its neck, just
as the republicans had when the McKin-
ley tariff was pending. They can
hang themselves on the first tree
they come to, as tho republicans
did last year. Speaker Crisp is now the
most influential parsonage in shaping
the issues of 1892. Let NOBODY assume
that he is going to wreck tie fair pros
poets of his party either by radical
silver policy. or by a reacticnary earift
policy. or by engineering his ofiice for
or against any presidential candidate
IN, Y, Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

through them both, leaving the short
end next to the other hole in the 2 by
q. Drive the 2 by on the pipe and
then take piece 9 by 9 and make d
slot "a inches deep. Bore a hole in
the slot and put pin through it and
the hole in the end Of the lever. Fasten
a round piece Of rubber, f, on the
block, 2 inches in diameter, to fit over
the top of the pipe. Fix the other lever
to the barrel as shown in the cut and
Is asten the two together with good
leather string, G.. The float is large
',board. When the hogs drink the water
down the lever falls and the water runs
in. This raises the float and the lever
shuts off the water. The top OF the
barrel Is covered with boards and the
holes made just large enough for the
hogs to get their noses n.-Frank Wig
gins, in Farm and Home.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
PRACTICAL HINTS.
Times.

CLOVER hay cut in small pieces and
scalded can be made to take the place
of vegetables in winter.
SMALL sweet potatoes are superior to
corn for fattening pigs, as they con-
tain a large proportion of starch and
sugar. The proper way to feed them is
to first boil them, adding a peck OF
bran to each bushel of the potatoes.
The refuse roots and all unstable por-
tions are equal to the best for fatten-
ing purposes.
A BARREL of apples or other fruit
will bring a better price when the fruit
has been assorted. 1t is waste of bar,
rels, fruit, labor and transportation to
ship two barrels OF ordinary fruit to
market when letter price can be OBJ
it is carefully selected over and only
the best marketed.
WHEN the cattle ranges are settled
beef will probably be cheaper. 1t re
quires less land to raise cattle on farms
than on the range, aud with better care
and the cattle industry in the hands OF
many instead of few, beef will be Of
better quality and cattle more numer
ous The best beef is produced on cul
tivated farms
STUMBLE and grass may serve as {
mulch over the land during the winter
but it is known that the stubble har
bors and protects thousands of insects
1t is better to burn the fields over after
the stubble is dry than to attempt te
destroy the insects in the spring. Fir,
is fAend, if judicip1sty used. as it al
lows no insects to escape
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

A TOBACCO expert says that Oklahoma
Nill beeQlHe q great tobacco growing
region.
To SHOW the growth made in the In
dustry of furnishing kindling wood, a
single factory in Pennsylvania turns
out 100000 bundles a month.
THE representative Of Swiss dairy.
men has returned to Switzerland with
options on land in three counties in
California, the intention being to estab-
lish colony for the purpose OF devel'
oping the dairy industry.
THE new aqueduct from Loeb Katrine
to Glasgow is to be twenty-four miles
and quarter in length and mostly
tunnel. Syphons are to be used in two
places The new service reservoir at
C.raignaddie will hold 700,000,OO0 gal.
Ions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
AN IMPERATIVE DUTY.
measures Necessary to Democratic see-
ross Next Year.


cess Next Year.
The great democratic majority N the
new house of representatives was
elected ON the issue of tariff reform.
The people have sent these men to con-
rress 10 make laws for the peoples re-
lief. If the people had had chance
when this congress was chosen they
would have created q democratic SEN
ate and q democratic executive. 1t
| would then have been the duty of the
| democratic house to frame and pass
general bill, carefully considered in all
| its parts, for the reform and recon-
struction of the tariff law upon just
principles and in accordance with the
| requirements of the public welfare.
| Such bill, in such case, could have
| been made law
But the people had no chance to do
this. The senate remains republican
by virtue OF its deliberate packing, and
republican president has the veto
power. No general tariff bill framed
to fit broad conceptions of tariff reform
is likely to become law while these
conditions exist,
h"s sSs h less eo of
It's duty. 1t was electeG to give to the
people the fullest measure of relief
that is possible under existing condi-
tons. Its imperative duty is to do this
in the most practical and practicable
way it can devise, and not merely to
frame ideal bills which are certain of
defeat in the senate. 1t may wisely
perhaps, frame and pass general bill
as declaration and protest, but it
should also do something for the actual
relief of the people.
The practical way under the circum-
stances is the detailed way. Congress
should pass u bill to put binding Irvine
on the free list, with no encumbering
provision. The senate would not ven
ture to defeat that, though it would
pretty certainly defeat comp"ehen.
siye tariff-re form bill of democratic
construction including that provision.
1t should pass another bill making the
raw material of iron manufacture
free: another doing the same. or some
thing like It, for the woolen-cloth max
ers; another repeating those extra du-
ties on wooden cloths which were i'm
posed avowedly as compensation to
: the manufacturers for the duty on
raw materials, and perhaps some 9TH
| | ers.
, If bills of this kind are passed by the
house the senate will pretty certainly
accept them. The republican majority
there il small and is difficult 10 h0Ef
:, together for high protection even wher
!, comprehensive bill is under consider
! alton 1t could not be held together ii
opposition to measures of relief like
these, involving the vital interests o.
the northwestern farmers in the one
case, of New England manufacturer:
| and their workmen in another anC
of the great mass of the people in 9th
, ers.
The senate would almost certainly
pass such bills and the president would
to invite defeat in next years election
with the certainty that the invitation
. would be accepted.
Is it not the perfectly clear duty O.
the house of representatives this yeal
, whatever it may do in the matter O.
a general bill-to seek in practica
ways the accomplishment of the pur
poses for which it was elected? Is no
that also the wisest political policy
| n. Y. World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
Observation-Disclosures.
FOR WATERING HOGS.
Good Way of Running Water from
Tank or Well,

IA
Tank or Well.
This is the plan of homemade hog
water which costs little or nothing. 1t
is to run the water from tank or
artesian we'll. Take strong barrel "a
kerosene barrel is the BEST and bore a
hole below the middle. Then put a
finch gas pipe, A, into it, letting 1t
project into the barrel about 5 inches.
Put in an elbow and piece OF pipe =
inches long, B. Take piece OF by a.
C, 8 inches long and bore 2A-inch holes
"a inches apart. In one insert a piece
of by 2, D, 5 inches long. In the top
of this make slot ~ inches long and
a inch wide. Next take stick IL
inches long, E, a inch thick and inch
wide. Bore two holes in this, one in
the end and the other ~ inches back.
Put this in the slot in THE by 2 piece.
Bore a hole through this and put pig
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
EiOOred.

Dyspep sia is easily foored by Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, purest, pleasantest of
stomachics, most effective Of tonics. Heart
burn, flatulence, the sinking sensation in
tie pit of the stomach experienced by dys-
peptics, in brief, all symptoms and they are
many aud perplexing-of indigestion are
banished by the Bitters, which is particu-
larly efficacious for biliousness, malaria,
rheumatism and kidney complaints.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
Inw Holiday Rates

Via the Louisville and St. Louis Air Line,
one and one.third fare for the round trip,
between all points. Tickets on sale Decem-
Der oath, 25th and 31st, 1891, and January
lat1 l60lj good retNrRln6 until January 'th'
Only road running solid vestibuled trains
between st. Louis and Louisville.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
" HON do I look Pn

IJOD ~ tOOh
That depends, madam, upon how
YOU feel. If you're suffering from
functional disturbances, Irregular
ties or weaknesses, you're sure to
"look it," And DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the remedy,
1t builds up and invigorates the
system, regulates and promotes the
proper functions, and restores health
and strength. It's legitimate
medicine, not a beverage; purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
made especially for wtman's needs.
In the cure of all "female COM
plants" it's guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, Or the money is refunded.
No other medicine for women is
sold so. Think of that, when the
dealer says something else (Which
pays him better is just as good"
"Times have changed" So have
methods. The modern improve
ments in pills are DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They help Nature, in
stead Of fighting with her. Sick
and nervous headache, billousness,
costiveness, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

A PROLONGED use of DR.. John Bulls Sar-
saparila will cure scrofula and syphilis, but
such symptoms of impure blood as pimples,
sores, aches, pains, kidney and liver weak
ness, etc vanish like snow before the noon
day when this remedy is used 1t stimu-
laes the entire system and its beneficial eff
feet is felt at once in every part.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30
The Only One Ever Prnted-Can You Find
the Word:

There is a 3 inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week
from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs Or
samples free.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

elbow DO you know Jimpson is crazy7'
Giles talking out of his head" THAT'S a
good sign. He usually talks out of his
mouth. IN. Y Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

TIE difference between an editor and his
wife is that his wife sets things to rights
while he writes things TO set.-Yonkers
Statesman
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

THE cautious nature Of the Indians may
account for their preference for arceptin.
official statements with reservations Bal
timOre American.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

DON'T let the worms cat the very life out
of your children Save Them with those
dainty candies. called Dr.. Bulls Worm De-
stroyers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

THE doctrine that "lille cures like is il
Illustrated by the fact that when people tire,
the best thing for them to do is 10 retire
Washington Star.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

The Yuma Indians are building theater
of their own, 1t is expected that the per-
formanccs will lie mostly Yumarous, so to
speak. philadelphia Ledger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

AS A sole-s'irring invention the bastinadc
is worthy eminent menton.-Doston Cour
Tor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

i;oUGns AND COLDS Those who are suf-
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
ETC., should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs Sold only IN D0Ies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

THERE is new book entitled Glow to
Keep Dogs in a City" A fortune awaits
the author who will tell how to keep cats
ont OF a city.-Chicago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

WHEN YOU set hen on an egg you expect
a chicken, but what do you expect when you
set IL dog on tramp? AnsWer-A flee.
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ONE ENJOYS

DISA ANJ X -
Both the method and results wher
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RE syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. oAl.
toRsNlilf, KY, NEW YoRG nv
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

THE reason why the ocean is so often
called treacherous must be because it is full
OF craft-Boston Post
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BE sure that your character begins a
home. Galveston News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

FoRT1FY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hales Honey of Horehomnd and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Curein one minute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

. In the game of life the opera composer
makes the most scores. Chicago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

WHEN it comes to marrying, the PASTORS
post of duty is the hitching post-Elmira
Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-30

A WRIT of attachment-the love letter.
Washington Star.