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St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
AN ORIGINAL DRESS HINT.

A charming creation worn by daintily
gowned artist at a recent studio tea may
be suggestive to woman who is seeking
new effects.
The garniture which graced the misty
gray crepon was composed of bands of
white silk about two and half inches
wide, over which were placed tiny black
velvet ribbons. These were Tom Thumb
width. Beginning at the right hand
corner they were run diagonalIy the en-
tire length OF the band. The spaces be-
tween were fully an inch or an inch and
half WIDEN order to show the silk
background. The criss-cross effect was
produced by second application of vel
vet running in an opposite direction.
The beauty of this trimming can hardly
be appreciated unless seen. 1t skarted
the foot-hem, crossed the corselet and
edged the girdle and the full dropping
sleeves. Atlanta Constitution.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
EDGiNG PLANTS.

l am asked to give q list Of good edg.
ing plants, by those who deslie to have
a few beds on the lawn, writes ''Ebcn E.
Rexford. Below I name and give brief
description of few that l have found
well adapted for this purpose. 1t will
be necessary to order them at the time
the plants with which the center of the
bed is filled are ordered. They cannot
be grown from seed and made effective.
Alternanthera. Often called Grain
bow" plant, because of its varied and
brilliant colors 1t is of easy culture.
Plants should be set about six inches
apart.
Achyranthcs. One of the.best because
of its vivid crimson color. Should be
treated like the Alternanthera.
Golden Pyrethrum, or Golden Feather,
as popularity known. A good yellow.
Excellent for massing where this is
wanted. Not surpassed, l think, by
Coeus Yellow Bird, which is the only
other plant of this color'which compares
with it.
Coleus Verschafetii. One of'the first
varieties of this plant TO come into pop
ularity, and still one of the best, if. not
the best, where dark crimson Or. ma.
room is wanted.
Geranium Madame Salleroi. If pcould
have but one plant for edging bed, if
it should be this. It grows only eight Or
ten inches high, forms compact. round
ed mass of foliage, and retains this form
all through the season without; any ut.
tention in the way of clipping. Its fol-
iage is of light green, edged with
white, and row of it is very pleasing i'll
connection with other plants, because of
contrasts in color. All the other gera-
NUNS having white varHegstlon are
comparative failures for bedding use,
but this is perfection in every way.
Among Towering plants offs habit Of
growth suitable to this purpose, con-
slider the
Dwarf Ageratum one oftthe best, be-
cause of its thick, low, compact form.
Its lavender blue flowers are borne in
such profusion that they almost cover
the plant, and by them we get,a color
for pattern Or ribbon work. thatWe can
get from no other plant.
Sweet Alyssum is useful for, small
bloom, if kept properly clipped.
In order to succeed satisfactorily with
any of these plants, they must be clipped
frequently to prevent them from taking
on struggling or uneven form. Clip
ping not only keeps them in shape, but
causes them to become thick and; com
pact, because it forces them to throw out
many more branches from the base or
lower branches of the plant than they
would be likely to do if not cut. back
One of the chief beauties of these plants,
when used as edging, consists in their
neat, trim appearance. The Ccleus is the
rankest grower of all named, but plants
should not be set more than eight inches
apart. Mgnonette is not only petty for
edging beds of ANIMALS where formal
effect is not cared for, but it is so fra
grant and so useful for cutting that
prefer it to anything else for this pur-
pose in this part of the garden.
can Agriculturist.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
You're MroM1h
:oPHRlCM ia9I

O2ffe NrOngb
with Catarrh, finally and completely.
or you have $500 in cash.
That's what is promised you, no
matter how bad your case or of how
long standing, by the proprietors of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Catarrh can be cured. Not with
the poisonous, irritating snuffs and
strong, caustic solutions, that simply
palliate for a time, or perhaps, drive
the disease to the lungs-but with
DR.. Sagc's Remedy.
The worst cases yield to its mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing prop
critics. "Cold in the Head" needs
but a few applications. Catarrhal
Headache, and all the effects Of Ca
tarrh in the Head such as often.
sivo breath, loss or impairment Of
the senses Of taste, smell and hear
ing, watering Or weak eyes-are at
once relieved and cured.
In thousands of cases, where ev-
erything else has failed, DR.. Sage's
Remedy has produced perfect and
permanent cures. That gives its
proprictors faith to make the offer.
It's $500, or a cure. They mean
to pay you, if they can't cure you.
But they mean to cure you, and
they can.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
HARVESTING THE HAY CROP.

The value of the hay crop depends so
largely upon its being harvested at the
right time, and especially upon its being
properly cured without damage from
rains, that the time of the hay harvest
is always a season of anxiety. Glover
and orchard grass are the first crops to
be made into hay. From the brittleness
of the cured leaves of clover and the
coarseness of the stems it is much more
difficult to cure successfully than the
smaller stalked grasses which constitute
the bulk of the hay crop. Glover should
be cut for hay as soon as the blossoms
begin to turn slightly brown, for the de-
velopment and ripening of the seed
will make the stems more woody and less
nutritious. When mown the swath
should lie in the sun until the upper
portion is partly cured, then turn it over
and generally finish by placing into
small cocks until dry enough for the
barn. The less handling and stirring it
receives while being cured the better. In
season of continued dry weather it may
be hauled in from the swath OF window,
if cured enough, but clover will not shed
rain in an uncovered cock and lis damaged
by heavy dew.
Timothy is the standard hay grass of
the country, and of the two is more re.
sistant to injury from wet than clover.
Neither one, however, should be allowed
to become wet from rain after it has
partly dried when it is possible to pre-
vent it. When catching, showery
weather prevents, partly cured hay
should be placed into cocks and covered
with hay caps, of which every farmer
should have a supply. These may be
made from coarse, heavy muslin, two
yards wide, and if stretched evenly over
the hay cocks and edges fastened down
will, IN most case, be sufficiently PFC
tective without being painted.
Care must be taken that partly cured
hay does not remain unopened in the
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
A SPEEDY HORSE.
He Went So Fast that Bullets Could Not
Hit His Rider,

A group of old cavalrymen were gath
cred in the smoking room of their post
headquarters one stormy day, engaged
In narratng marvellous tales of the
speed and endurance of the horses they
had owned or handled during the famous
struggle, when Gle, whose fame as a
good stOry-telier IS not strengthened by
a reputation for veracity, spoke up,
saying. You remember that big chest
nut | rode when attached to Sheridan 8
headquarters in '64?" smile passed
round the circle, and the Major, with a
wink, replied: NO; what was he, Gile?"
What was he? Why, he was the fastest
horse in Sherdan's cavalry. He had
but one fault-he wasn't footed
and that was what cost me these scars
] carry to remind me Of the hottest race
l ever took part in. I got him Of
Southern planter" Gile continued, "and
the stories of his speed soon got to
headquarters. Whether this helped to
bring it about [ cant say, but twas but
short time before they had me engaged
in carrying important dispatches through
the enemy's lines.
The surrounding country was in
tested with guerrillas, and, you may see,
my work was OF an exceedingly hazard
Gus nature but as | was familiar with the
country and always kept my eyes open
l had little fear Of being drawn into an
ambush. But one morning as I was
riding leisurely [ heard hoofbeats be-
hind and, turning, saw squad Of john
MES coming down on me in a gallop. |
touched the spurs 10 my horse, and was
Off like the wind, and soon | heard the
pop, pop, pop OF their carbines behind
me. They fired until their ammunition
was exhausted and never touched me,
and | should have got off all right, but
just then my horse stumbled and fell.
Before [ could rise and mount again l
was struck by storm of bullets"
why, how WAS that?" the Major
broke in. You said their ammunition
was exhausted"
Yes, it was," Gilo replied, with sly
look; but when | fell the bullets had
chance to Oyertake me. ;"
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.
Look out for the tent caterpillar.

Look out for the tent caterpillar.
The swamp rose mallow is a tall,
thrifty plant, desirable for a moist, sunny
place.
Neutura is the name of new Gamma
said to be vigorous growersof large
flowers.
Lilies require but little care. the prin-
cipal thing is to forbear disturbing them
too often.
Plenty of sal-soda shouldsbe used ia
the water that the creamery utensils,and
floors are washed with.
One colony of bees, if a success. will
gather honey enough to furnish much
sweetness to the family.
Oats and timothy are the proper food
for the working teams. Corn. is too
heating and clover too looseninga for use
in hot weather.
Remove all runners from theI straw
berry plants set last fall or this fspring,
up to July1. This will permit thejparent
to grow strong and stocky.
Rubbing butter with the ladleidestroys
the grain and makes it greasy. Press as
much as you will, but don't rub, and
don't touch it with the hands.
Leave no old brush piles or rotting
logs in the orchard, Or anywhere about
the farm. They only afford harbor
and breeding place for vermin.
The asparagus bed cannot have too
much barnyard manure. After thorough
cutting cover it six inches deep, first
cultivating the bed thoroughly.
Clean up the windfalls in the orchard
every day, and prevent the spread of the
codling moth pest. Sheep or pigs will
do this if you give them chance.
When your cherries are ripe, give your
fowls liberal supply daily. 1t will do
them good they relish fruit of all kinds,
and it Is change from their regular diet.
A cross Of White Leghorn with White
Wyandotte produces an excellent fowl
for market, and as g-producers cross
bred fowls are good enough for certain
markets.
The time to store eggs in salt for fall
and winter is at hand. If you can buy
them at ten or twelve cents, lay in some
hundred dozen, and double your money
later on.
The prices that are now being paid for
fine apples, kept in cold storage through
the winter, should open the eyes of some
orchardists to the possible profit in their
business,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
SUMMER WAISTS.

Make yourself plentiful supply OF
odd lawn and cambria waists for the
summer and you will certainly do a
great deal toward making yourself happy
and comfortable. China silks may be
used in making the loose waists to be
worn with the skirts of your best gowns,
and the blouse is not the only style of
waist IN which one may feel comfortable
ON very warm day. There are many
pretty waists which fit loosely about the
shoulders and give one plenty of room
to move about ones arms, and which fit
snugly at the waist line, thereby present.
ing mucu more dressy appearance than
the blouse waist. A very pretty waist
may be made of rose colored foulard and
white lace. Let it be quite loose about
the upper part and tucked corselet wise
and outlined with velvet ribbon. The
waist should not extend very low, and
the lower band of velvet ribbon should
TALL down to the front of the skirt in
long ends, topped off by small bow to
correspond with the upper one. The
neck is cut in tiny V and trimmed
with velvet ribbon to correspond with
the lower part of the waist. Epaulettes
of white lace look very pretty at the top
Of the sleeves, which are very loose and
finished off at the bottom with deep
fall OF Lace St. Louis Republic.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
SAILING THROUGH SPACE.
Sights Seen and Sensations Experienced
in u Balloon.

IN u Balloon.
While a voyage in balloon is peril
Gus in the extreme, yet the sublime
spectacles one witnesses far up in the
clouds and the indescribable sensations
that thrill ones whole being are ample
reward for the risk the balloonist takes,
writes an aeronaut. At a height Of 200
feet the air, rushing past with tremen-
dOus velocity, gives one tho impression
OF leaning out of the car window OF
limited express, the sounds or earth die
away in murmur, and 1t is then that
the balloon seems stationary, the earth
falling away from it. Looking down
from the height, all surfaces appear
level, mountains and valleys are alike,
and the world looks as if spread out and
fiattencd by rolling pin. Roads and
rivers resolve themselves into narrow
ribbons; forests, fields and meadows are
clumpS of green, rod and black with
green as the dominant color. At two
miles earth is lost to view, as in fog
Presently tho balloon begins to sail.
driven by an air curr,nt There is now
no apparent motion. The aeronaut eX-
perienccs a feeling Of opprcsson; the
air, deprived of its vital principle, ex-
hausts at each inspirations; ringing
S'4litS> dit ltdl'i lii tllo ttti ftlli ollC
can. so to speak, hear the stiffness.
The breath comes in quick, successive
gasps that do not satisfy the lungs. 1t
is like going to ones death.
Looking upward, the horizon Is
bounded l,y a big black ball-the balloon
dark against the milky opaquencss of
she atmosphere. The airship is sway
ing and swinging, while the clouds, float
ing in u contrary direction, produce a
vague giddiness. Seconds seems hours.
COnjectures, recOlIertions and retrospect
ton flash across the bcwildered brain as
one reels through space. Suddenly
the top Of the balloon comes in
contact with cloud, there is slight
jar, and the next instant all is enveloped
In fog, from which the aerOnaut energies
soaked with spray. And now for the
spectacle! Sublime, dazzling. Mount
aims of iridescence, feecy white clouds
Hinged with creamy pink Swirling COM
binations Of color, blending and shifting
as in a gigantic bubble Golden green's,
that mott into purple and bronze and
crimson, with the sun dissolving and
Overlooking on their tops. Wonderful
tints, such as an artist never dreamed
of. The balloon sails on and drops slowly
away from this panorama once more into
The cOlOrless atmosphere.
With the descent, the earth appears
to rise and the balloon to remain fixed
until the two meet, and the perilous
Quincy is over.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
AENIE LAURIE S HOME.

The current talk about Anne Hatha-
ways cottage has brought out some in
formation about Annie Lauries home,
Craigdarroch, Scotland. 1t lies deep in
the shady recesses of vale near Dunn
fries. As the house is very ancient, it is
easy to credit the statement that 'sthe
view from a distarce is most beautiful. "
In the house are fully thousand care
fully treasured relics of the fair Anne,
and her great eat-granddaughter is still
living, for Annie bore several children to
the rich laird of Craigdarroch, for whom
she sighted the tender and true William
Douglas. -Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
Judas TrcaChery Worth &3OO.

"The piece OF silver" mentioned in the
Bible as the kind of coin in which the
reward for Judas treachery was paid
was about 663 cents. Judas therefore
received a sum about equal to $40 of our
money. 1t is calculated by political
economists that the difference of valuo
between the money of that and of this
day would make that amount about
equal to 500 at the present time, which
is a small compensation for everlasting
infamy.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

cock long enough to heat and mould.
Farmers differ somewhat in their ideas
about the proper stage of growth in
which timothy should be m0wn. The
most common practice is to cut after the
seeds are fully developed, but before
they are so ripe as to shell out wh letcur-
ing and handling the hay.
AS rule coarse grasses should bcscut
at an early stage and before ripeni1tg Of
the seeds has made the stems drNaud
woody.--New York World.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
TRANSATLANTIC CARRIAGES

The best cabbage plants are those that
have got used to being transplanted, as
the old fisherman said of eels, that they
had got used to being skinned. Frequent
transplanting gets a large growth Of
compacted roots close to the main stem,
besides checking the top growth and
making the plant stocky. Such plants
are worth many times as much as the
spindling specimens that have been
massed together in bed since planting
the seed.-Boston Cuitiyator.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
AN OLD MAIDS INSURANCE COMPANY.

An old maids insurance company has
been opened in Denmark. Spinsters can
insure themselves by small sum on
reaching the age of thirteen, and if still
unmarried at forty are entitled to regu-
lar allowance. If they marry, however,
they forfeit all claim.-Detroit Free
Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
Eafarrh Can't he Cured

With local applications as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
sttutional disease, and in order TO cure it you
have to take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one Of the hest physi clans in this country
for years aud is d regular prescriptions. 1t is
composed of the best tones known, combined
with he best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combt-
nation of the TWO ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, price ,5c.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron BIZ
tiers rcbu cls the system, aid. digestion, Ie-
moves excess of bile. and cures malaria A
spendid tonic for women and children.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

LADIES neeiing a tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Indigestion, BiioHSness and Liver COM
plants, makes the b God rich and pure.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

An eruption of Mount Vesuvius is causing
the formation of a new cone.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

IT You are troubled with malaria take
Beecham's Pills. \ positive specific. Nothing
like it. - cents a box.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
CARMEN sYLrAs VISIT TO A HOSPITAL.

CARMEN sYLvAs VISIT TO HOSPITAL.
During the Russo-Turkish campaign
Of 1877 many Roumanian soldiers were
wounded and Queen Elizabeth Carmen
sylva), who constantly visited the hos
pitfalls, found that some OF the patients
died because they chose death rather
than disagreement. 1t occurred to her
that If one yielded others would follow,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

Philadelphia is said to have a new line of
steimships to England.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
The Only Ono Ever Printed.

These Is a 3 inch display advert isement in
thls paper, this week, which has no two words
ak except one word. The same is true OF
each new one appearing each week, from The
nf. Haiter Medicine Co. This house places .
u resent" on everyt hing they make and pub
lI~h Look torit. send them the name of the
word AMI they vii return you BOOK, EEAUTL-
ECL LlTHOGRAPHs or SAMPLES FREE
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

The cholera is spreading in the manufac
turing suburbs of Paris, France.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

On the first of June the pension rolls car
ried $40, 1Sl names.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

Flowers II you are interested send ado rtss to S
p. Leonard, Box a!5, SyraCu use, \. y.
Mississippi is threatened with plague Of
grasshoppers.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
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 effectually, 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 &C.
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 SOC
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 FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Gil.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, NV
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20
Southern Female University,

Fall Term begins September % over 1875 boarders,
% teachers and officers. Full University curriculum.
Special attention 10 Music and Art. Thorough Bust:
ness Course. HandsOmcSt and most complete school
edifce in the South All the rooms halls and stair.
ways carpeted. Accommodations for 400 boarters.
Hot and cold water throughout. Abundance of bath
rooms and closets. parlOrs library. reading rooms
and gymnasium conveniently located Board, lights,
fuel, servants attendance etc. five months S6f6t
tuition, &25.0 Send for catalogue to Rev. l.. ID.
Bass, ID. d., Florence. Ala.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-08-20

Syrup

Regis leblanc IS French Cana
dian store keeper at Notre Dame de
Stanbridge, Quebec, Can. who was
cured of severe attack ofCongest-
ion of the Lungs by Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. He has sold many a
bottle of German Syrup on his per-
sonal recommendation. Ifyou drop
him a line he'll give you the full
facts of the case direct, as he did US,
and that Boschee's German Syrup
brought him through nicely. 1t
always will. 1t is a good medicine
and thorough in its work. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

T. |. Corbin, president of the town
council of North Danyille, and prom
inent tobacco warehouse man of that
place, died on Saturday night.
A private letter received at Peters
burg from Ex-Governor Cameron, who
left there sometime ago for Tallahassee,
Florida. SAYS that now he is located in
Chicago.
1t is said that Chairman Basil B. Cor
don. of the State democratic committee,
will open headquarters for the party
soon after the national convention, and
the campaign will begin early in Vir-
GINA. All the best speakers will be en-
gagged to take the stump and politics
will be lively for three or four months
proceeding the election. The headquar-
ters will be either in Richmond or this
CITY and Mr.. James Il. Fisher will
probably be retained as secretary.
On April 2Sth an assault was commit
ted Oh ten-year-old white girl named
Gerhard, whose parents reside in Hen
rico county, OH the suburbs of Rich
mond. The child was Oh her way
home from Richmond, where she at
tended school. She was. very cruelty
treated, the most severe injury being
from choking her throat The party
who is charged With this heinous of
Tense. is negro named William Days,
for whose arrest a reward of 500 has
been offered by the Governor. Davis
was arrested in Petersburg Saturday
night and committed 70 jail. He con.
fessed that he assaulted the child and
begged piteously not to be lynched.
He was placed in the dungeon. Davis
is of ginger cake color and apparently
about twenty-eight years of age, He
said he had just arrived at Petersburg
from Wilmington, n c., and was on
his way to Richmond to stand his trial.