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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
USE DOGS IN FISHING.

South Sea Islanders Make Novel Work foi
Their Dumb Companions.
''Onc of the most unique methods OF
fishing | ever saw or heard of" sale
Thomas Barclay, an old-timc sea cap
tain, who was at the Laclede recently
lis that employed by the natives of the
South Sea islands in which their dogs
take the most prominent part. hap
pened to touch at one of these islands
several years ago to take on a supply
of fresh water, and was just in time to
witness the operations of large fish.
ing party, which interested me not a
little. The party was divided into two
groups, each of which consisted OF
about fifty men and thirty dogs. These
groups were stationed on the beach
about two hundred yards apart. At a
given signal the dogs were started
from their respective points, and
swan straight out seward in single file
in two columns. A sharp cry from one
of the men on the beach, the right col.
'umn wheeled to the left and the left
column wheeled right, until the head
of each column met. Then another
signal was given, at which they all
turned and swan abreast for the shore.
AS soon as the dogs neared the beach.
increasing numbers of fish appeared in
the shallow water, frightened forward
by the column of advancing dogs,
which, as soon as their feet touched
the bottom, bounced upon the fish and
carried them to their masters. The
fishes heads were at once cut off and
each dog given the head of the fish he
had secured as his share of the catch
The dog who caught nothing got moth.
ing st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
HAVE A DYNAMO THE HOUSE,


Then Housewives Can Magnetic Ham
mers and Make Tack Driving Easy.
There is an easy way to render the
ordinary tack hammer an article that
may be used with comfort and do away
with all danger of bruised fingers from
its instructed blows. A little elec.
tricity will do the trick. The process
is SO simple that it should be univers.
ally adopted.
All that is required is access to a
dynamo. Then lay the head of the
hammer on the framework and leave
it there for about five minutes. This
needs no strength, but the hammer
can not be detached without the knowl-
edge that some force holds it fast to.
the iron work, and herein lies the Sc.
cret. BY contact with the dynamo
your hammer has been magnetized.
and W Il pick up any bits of iron or
steel that are not TOO heavy for its
strength.
Tacks and small nails, too short to
be held in the fingers when driving,
may be easily placed in position for
the hammer blows without using the
finger or thumbs and much speedier
work accomplished. In retacking torn
shades the man of the house will at
once appreciate the blessing of mag
netized hammer, since he can pick the
tiny tacks from the box direct with his
magnet, press them into the roller
with the same tool, and by one blow
drive the Elusive fasteners home.
Carpet laying is made easy, and stray
tacks in quantities such as will slip
from the fingers thing OF the past
n. Y. Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
HIS FEATURES.


Charm for the Girls.
A lot Of young women were discuss
ng, on the piazza of the summer hotel,
me of the gentleman guests of the
,ame.
His manners are perfect" ventured
me.
"IIe's rather too independent, ]
ihink," came dissenting opinion;
but he has fascinating eyes,
"They would be much more SO if they
we're brown instead of blue" dissented
mother, but his figure is splendid.
Don't you think he is shade too
;tumpy? asked another dissenter u
lon't like stumpy men; | do think,
;hough. that his teeth are very fine
Most too small for mans teeth, 7
opposed girl with big mouth; but
ne has nose that a Greek god might
envy"
Greek enough" dissented another
but it lacks character. He would have
y stronger face if his nose were more
Roman. His hair is his most attractive
feature, think, and he can let it wave
about his white forehead beautifully
Huh" shifted another objector
land he's so conceited about it. / dc
like his forehead, though"
Altogether too low" objected ar
intellectual dissenter. Don't YOU
think he has fine chin?'
ION the contrary, it's coarse antag
onized sweet-voiced maiden, ''ant
that kind of chin means tyranny, i
the man has wife who is at all yield
ing. His hands had always pleased
me by their shapeliness.
100 much likea woman s, F." objecte,
a masculine looking maid. 81 think
"NVhat I like about him most" in
terrupted a stately beauty, sis his mill
ion dollars"
isn't it perfectly lovely?" assente'
every girl in the group with enthusias
tic unanimity. Detroit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
HOW TO PRESERVE sEAWEEp.


"HcH 4 roperfy hdnuleu'
AT the seashore one often attempts
to preserve some of the beautiful speci
mems of seaweed The best method of
doing so is as follows: The seaweed
must first be cleaned in fresh water of
the salt and sand and then placed in a
platter also containing fresh water.
Next take piece of stiff drawing-pa-
per and slip it under the seaweed,
which may then be arranged in its
most attractive form, with all its
branches extended. After this has
been done, take the piece of paper by
its two extremities and raise it care.
fully, tilt it at gentle angle to allow
the water to run off. Next place the
sheet with the seaweed upon some
leaves of blotting-paper, and over this,
directly in contact with the specimen.
place bit of muslin or sheet of waXed
paper, and then some more blotting.
paper and heavy weight.
After twenty-four hours the blotting
paper and muslin may be removed; il
the latter adheres, detach it carefully
with a needle. Then do as before, u.s.
ing dry blotting paper and muslin, and
continue until the sea weed is perfectly
dry, when twill become so thoroughly
part of the paper that it will be inn
possible to detach it, and will look like
a bit of delicate painting. Never leave
the seaweed exposed to the air before
it is completely dry, for if this is done
the leaves will warp.
Bits of seaweed may be placed in this
paper making very original vignette,
full of local color. The red seaweeds.
which are known by the general name
of Floridas, are the best.-N. Y. World.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
Whore He Drew the Line.

"You have called me pitiful sneak,
sir, coward, a poltroon, small
souled, misery, over-bearing brute,
said the man on the north side of the
line fence, removing his coat and roll
ing up his sleeves. Il don't allow any
body on earth to talk to me like that, !"
he added, jumping over the fence and
knocking his quarrelsome neighbor
down, except my wife."-Chicago Tri.
hunn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
Her Explanation.

The almost startling frankness of
children often creates amusement and
sometimes discontinue.
Edith was giving birthday party
and there was some slight delay in pro-
viding seats for her little friends, when
she spoke up, quite soberly:
You see, it isn't that we have not
chairs enough, but have asked too
Eauch company Youth Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
WIT AND WISDOM.

We do not learn to know men If
they come to us; we must 60 70 them
to find out what they are.-Goethe.
A wise man knows the value of ST
lence when child cross-examine him
before his friends. Adams Freeman
Police What's your busi-
ness? Culprit-Machinist. Police JUS
tice-W What precinct?-Town Topics.
If some people knew that the sun
had spots on it, they would almost wor-
ry themselves to death. Rams Horn,
To he great for man is to note
and hit the distinction between being
fool and an instrument.-C A. Bartol.
What young man earns in the
daytime goes into his pocket, but what
he spends in the evening goes into his
character.
Every mans life is failure who
does not try to do something to leave
the world richer than he found it.
Rams Horn.
The hotel porter who fails to arouse
guest when instructed to do SO has
reason to be ashamed of his calling =
buffalo Courier.
1T is only when to-morrow's burden
is added to the burden of to-day that
the weight is more than a man can
bear. George Macdonald.
just the Thing. = Rimester -"
don't seem to understand this poem
have just finished myself" Reeder-
''Send it to the magazines. Truth.
George (seriously)-"Do you think
your father would object to my marry
ing you?' Ada--"I don't know; if he's
anything like me he would. Tit Bits
Dora-Don't you think my gowns
fit better than they used to? Cora
Yes, Your dressmaker told me yester
day she was taking lessons in geome
try. Harlem Life.
-Effie Ito auntie, who has been read
ing aloud stories from the Old TIES
ament)-"Yes, auntie, it's very nice
book, but think it's more fit fol
boys. Pail Mall Gazette.
1--we got cold or something in my
'ead, " was what the simple little chap
pie said. The summer girl, with
ROBUSTNESS demure, replied: 20, il
must be a cold, I'm sure. "-Bostor
journal.
-"There is more pleasure in giving
than receiving" was the proverb tina
a mother was trying to instill into ;
Youthful mind. That's true abou
castor oil, mother" was the answel
she got.-N. Y. Advertiser.
Expected to Be Disagreed With
She-George, on thinking it over w
come to feel sure that | was to blam,
in our quarrel. He-Yes, dear. Sh
| (testily)-oh, you think SO, do you
| Who told you so much?-Chicago News
Hmm" said the editor of a com
ic paper, as he laid down his ruler
"Fashions are constantly changing.
sWhat's the natter" asked the fore
man. "Bathing-suit jokes are consid
erably longer this year. Washington
Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
Not Quite a Tragedy.

She did not love him, she the proud
daughter of merchant prince.
Yet her heart was tender and she
knew that to be happy was to love.
He had been coming to the house
every day for four years, and she was
always glad to see him, and many,
many times she had run joyfully to the
door to meet him.
The human heart knoweth its own
mystery.
He was the mail carrier and he had a
wife and eight children.-Detroit Free
preSS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
RetrospectIve.

Re sat for long time wrapt in
thought.
What is the matterP' asked his
wife: sis there trouble on your mind?''
Not exactly, !" he answered. hopping
the perspiration from his brow; moi
unless We might look at it as a kind
a. remorse."
what was occupying your mind?"
"a was wondering whether I'm the
same man that kicked about having tc
shovel snow last winter. "-Washingtor
Star
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

"How is it that your boss swee;
wines cost so much more than the soul
ones?" asked a gentleman OF the liquor
dealers boy.
DO You suppose the boss gets hi:
sugar 70, nothing?" was the incauiiou'
reply-Texas Siftings.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
A Natural Wish.

There's one thing l hope, was the
bitterly spoken remark of the boy who
had been subjected to paternal dis
cipline.
'What?" asked the neighbor boy.
THAT when my grandfather licked
father fur goin' in swimmin' he done II
good. Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
Comfort IN Religion.

Mother-I presume there is no harm
in going to church on bicycle; bui
why do you insist on attending serv
ices in town twenty miles away?
Son-Oh. by the time ] get there 1
church pew feels real comfortable
Good News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

Binks--Hotel servants are very hon
cradle in their treatment of one an
ether.
Jinks-How so?
Binks Quick as you fee one, he dis
appears, so as to give his comrades
chance. IN. Y, Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
THE CLAGETT LAWSUIT.
A Famous Case That Ended In
Romance.

He tide had just
turned at Bars
tow Cliff, and
the beach lay
wet and glim-
mering, under
the level rays of
the afternoons
sun, with ridges
of d,peb-
bles and little
gray s h Q IL 8
heaped up here
and there. Old
Mrs. Barstow,
k n l t tin G in
hand, sat in q
xuoodan chair
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
He Was Eonal 70 the Occasion.

Maud-But we could never make
both ends meet on your salary. Bob
llob-Oh. yes we euald-with whs :
I'd borrow t your father.--JaSee-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

Trate Captain Ito volunteersl-You
idiots! it's waste of time for an officer
to. command you-an ass would be good
enough. Turning away. Lieut..
Campbell, take command, please. =
Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
LOW RATE EXCURSIONS.
september ll.es and october Q, 1885.

September LEGO ana Octoper y, 1oo
On the above dates the MISSOURI PA.
cIFIC RAILWAY and IRON MOUNTAIN
ROUTE will sell tickets from St. Louis,
Cairo and Memphis and Missouri River
points to points in Arkansas, Texas, MIS-
souri,, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyo-
ming, Utah, Montana, New Mexico, Ten
nessee, Mississippi, Alabama, louisiana
Indian Territory and Oklahoma, at one fare
for the round trip (plus so. Tickets good
twenty days from date of sale, and stop.
over privileges granted on application to
conductors. This is an excellent time to
visit the garden spots Of the West, South,
Southwest and Southeast for the purpose
of inspecting the finest farming, grazing
and fruit-growing sections of the United
States.
Don't fail to correspond with repre-.
sentative of these companies before making
preparations. Land pamphlets on the above
States mailed freq on application to II. Z.
TOWNSEND, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, st. Louis, ~ to representatives Oh
the system.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

LADIES can permanently beantify tkeis
complexion with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Nhisker Dye, 50 cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

"RIsE in the worl' all yoh kin, said Uncle
Eben to the young man, "but doan fohgit
yoh reputation. Hit do come in handy fob
or parachuten-- Washington Star
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14

THE right kind Of goodness is always good
Tor something. --Ram's Horn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-14
"A street car driven by a gas engine


"A street car driven by gas engine
has been tested on the Croydon &
Thornton railroad, England. Its mo-
tive power is composed of two cylin-
ders, face to face, on opposite sides of
a crank shaft, which has a large fly
wheel on one end and train of gear
ing to connect with the wheel axles.
With load of twenty-eight persons,
total weight of FIVE and one-half tons,
tie car ran eigh. miles per hour. On
, two per cent. grade and thirty-five
feet radius the speed was four miles.
Come, Holy Ghost, in love- is a
translation by Ray Palmer. of the eel
ehrated Latin hymn Veni Sanctc Spir
itus. attributed to Robert II. of France.
who died in 1881.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-09
FOOD FOR THE BABY.
Light wholesome Dishes That Can BE
Kel1shed by Infants

Light wholesome Dishes Tnat ian 10
ReIfshed by Infants.
The barbarism of hot bread and
'tastes" of coffee, which the good old
times advocated in the nursery, have
long passed entirely away, but even
yet my maternal Indignation is fire.
Quently aroused by the lack OF consld-
GRAFTON often shown ''baby."
II baby is very delicate and has q
weak digestion, of course special eau
ton must be- exercised, and perhaps one
had best content herself with the one
food she knows he can assimilate.
But for the average healbhy child OF
fourteen months and upward my ex-
perience advocates carefully chosen
variety,
"What do you feed baby upon?" fire.
ouently insures the ansmer OF 'Oh, just
bread and milk" or oatmeal, cream
and sugar" l have known more than
one fond mother who actually fed baby
oatmeal, sugar and cream, varied with
an occasional Devil OF bread and milk,
month after month, without the slight
est variety.
Let me give you few bills Of fare
fJr baby, which will agree with any
healthy child of from twelve months to
two and one-half years of age.
Milk TO drink. Half saucer OF oat-
meal, with little butter and salt. Half
a saucer Of oatmeal, with cream and
sugar. A few teaspoonfuls Of strained
prune juice.
Thoroughly mashed potatoes, with
little butter, cream and salt. A thick
strip of rare beefsteak TO suck Should
be allowed only the juice.
A few teaspoonfuls Of finely scraped
apple.
Milk to drink.
Half OF soft. boiled egg.
MIX toast
B4by-tea-made Of milk and warm
water in equal proportions, with sugar
and drop OF vanilla.
Bread and milk.
Two teaspoofus fine. grained apple
sauce.
Half slice of bread, with beefsteak
gravy.
half saucer Of rice. with butter and
salt.
Half saucer Of rice, with cream and
sugar.
MIX to drink.
Two or three spoonfuls OF orange juice.
Half-teacupful OF beef tea.
Crackers and milk.
Third of a slice Of bread, with pure
maple syrup.
A little strained fig syrup Gf consti-
pated), made by boiling figs In water
with sugar.
Mush aud milk.
Small slice of bread and butter with
out crust.
A teaspoonful of TIE breast OF chicken
or turkey minced very fine.
Toast and milk.
Small lump of sugar for dessert.
Oatmeal, crackers and milk.
Baked potato, cream and salt.
Whipped cream, sweetened and
favored.
Half-slice buttered toast without
crust.
Bread and milk.
Taste of custard, wine jelly or melted
vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-09
STORY or BEN BOLT
As TOLD BY CONGRESSMAN THOMAS DUNN
ENGLISH, ITS AUTHOR.
Published Tihy-Ons Years Ago, the Song Is as
Popular as Evsr-Writtsn BY Dr.. English
To Please Friend.

OIL don't you remember sweet Alice, Ben
Bolt,
Sweet Alice, whose hair was so brown,
Who wept with delight when you gave her
And trembied with fear at your frOwnl
the old churchyard in the, valley, Ben
Bolt,
They have fitted slab OF the granite SO
gray,
And sweet Alice lies under the stone.
Under the hickory tree, Ben Bolt,
Which stood at the foot of the hill,
Together we've lain in the MONDAY SHADE,
And listened to Arpleton's mill.
The mill wheel has fallen to pieces, Ben
Bolt.
The rafters have tumbled in,
And a quiet, THAT crawls round the walls as
you gaze.
Has followed the olden din.
And don't you remember the school, Ben
Bolt,
With the master so cruel and grim,
And the shaded nook in the running brook,
Where the children went to swim'
Grass grows on the the masters grave,
Ben Bolt;
The spring of the brook is dry,
And of all the boys who were schoolmates
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-09
FASHIONS POPULAR PHASES.

Slippers of alligator and patent leath-
or swell the list Of novelties,
A novelty in woolen fabrics is woven
/ in open squares in imitation OF the per-
/ forated cloths aud velvats.
A moderate French heel is preferred
for evening and house shoes, but the
broader English heel for walking boots.
Zibeline, a soft woollen fabric, made
from goats hair is an especially desira-
Bile material for taller costumes and
coats.
The clothes OF a Japanese lady, even
OF the highest rank, are homemade,
and handed down from generation TO
generation.
Pelerine collarettes OF chiffon or NOUS
seline de sole with long floating ends are
tasteful adjuncts Tor house frocks or
dinner gowns.
Watches, just at present, are consid-
cred delightful wedding presents. They
are seen Stimulating all manner OF flow
ers suspended from pin by q short
chain.
Sealskin and velvet is another COM
bination. Half OF each is used in the
mutt, with flowers, either single rose
or a handsome bunch OF q favorite
flower Of the wearer on the top. The
head and tail of the animal appear on
the front OF the small fur NUTS. In
very elegant NUTS the eyes Of the ami
NAL are precious stones.
The Russian garland bids fair 30 su-
persede the heretofore popular shower
bouquet for bridesmaids use. They
are slung over the arm. and fall to the
hem Of the skirt. Those thus carried
at = recent wedding were OF entwined
roses and buds, aud hung from band
of rose-Satin ribbon, which rested on
the arm in butterfly 1Ow.
The blouse front grows 10 popularity,
and many Of the most stylish frocks are
made in this way. Slender women
affect this style because their hgureS
obtain better proportions and the
stouter women disguise their embOn-
point. The blouse is confined to the
front OF the corsage and is effected by
adjusting the drapery loosely.
The perez or perforated cloths, the
edges OF the spaces embroidered in but
tonhole stitch with colored silks, are
one of the seasons novelties. With
satin or SILK Innings Of q contrasting
shade, these cloths are very effectively
employed for the vests and sleeves OF
handsome gowns. Navy blue over ivory,
white or yellow is 3 favored combina-
ton.
Chrysanthsmpm collarettes are one OF
the novelties Of the season. They are
folded collars Of crepe, Ia whatever
colors ons likes. with double rosettes on
the sides and one on she back. the ar
rsngement Of lace or chiffon varying TO
suit the requirements OF the dress
Made 10 velvet with , belt 10 match.
they are also very effective in the inish-
ing Of any bodice.
The dress mud o. "a Is neither a
thing Of beauty nor y 5a5 forever, bur Is
is curious mixtnr@ 81 fur, ieafh
velvet and howo e il So RQret
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-09
WHIST TABLE rANCIEs.
Beautiful Cards, Books of Reference and
"Unusual" counters.

Beautiful Cards, Books of Reference and
"Unusuar' counters.
With the longer evenings and cool
nights comes the whist table. Now that
classes of women to study whist, and
clubs OF women 10 play the great game
have arisen In all the large cities. and
many small ones, the appurtenances OF
the whist table are a matter OF much
Importance to the feminine mind, which
loves beautiful effects under all condi-
tions.
Such pretty aud dainty card tables
are now 10 be had that the whist tables
themselves do not occasion much ankle
w. OF course, clean and beautiful
packs of cards are the first considera-
ton. The true whist lover will always
destroy 1.-THE joker" in pack intended
for whist, that no less revered an intel
lectual game ever be played with those
dedicated cards.
A UNIQUE box Of carved sandal wood,
or Japanese lacquer, or an inlaid small
cabinet which~once belonged TO your
grandmother, will serve 10 keep the
cards in and will frequently prove sug-
gestive Of a pleasant pit OF conversation
before the game begine. A small col
lection OF books on whist-CavendiSh,
Pole, Foster, Coffin and others-together
with copies of the whist magazines,
may furnish forth the tables at the
start.
Something unusual in whist counters
always charming, and IL not possessed,
may often be encountered In the old
shops whittier drift, ,0ner or later,
many treasured bits OF heirloom prop
erty.