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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

To prevent sun scald, which is the
drying of the bark on young fruit
trees, lean the tree strongly toward
that point Of the compass at planting.
In some sections the prevailing wind
will in time overcome this inclination.
1t Is advisable also to whitewash the
trunks, or even to protect them per-
manently by tying thin strips of wood
about them; for this purpose lath may
be used, but they should be tied on
once or twice each year with fresh ty-
ing material. The ~whitewash is benc-
fetal also in killing moss n prevent
ing the attacks of insects. Labor is
never wasted in keeping the barks O.
the trees clean and healthy, but nc
work to that end can be successful!
without at the same time securing
vigorous growth by proper attention :,
the coll
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
THE STAGE.

MILE. CoRAIIE BRACH, a dancer at
the Paris opera, has died leaving $780,
ho6 earned Ivy dancing.
IL Russian theaters, when the audi
tors desire tn express extreme disap-
probation, they throw dead cats at the
actors.
EMILY SnLDENE, once well known as
a burlesIue actress in this country, is
now said to be 4 dramatic critic in An.
stralia.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
THE FARMING WORLD.
USEFUL COMBINATIONS.
Detachable Hoes and Handle for Use d
the Gard an.

Detachable Hoes and Handle for Use L.
the Gard IN.
Herewith pen sketch of a combina-
ton detachable hoe and handle for
use in the garden, which | have used to
advantage. The handle is of wood,
like the ordinary hoe handle, but the
ferule at the business end is square and
of steel, tempered hard. with a threaded
hole running through the solid end
(mine was three inches solid for a
threaded steel screw bolt The hoe
blades have a round hole for the inser-
ton of the screw bolt and a plate of
steel with a square hole riveted firmly
to the blade. The square end of the
ferule on the handle fits snugly into
the square hole in the plate. holding
the hoe blade in a fixed position and
preventing any stress on the screw
bolt tending to unscrew it The ad-
vantage of this hoe is the saving of
storage room, for here you have as
many different shaped hoe blades as
your fancy or necessity may dictate,
and only one handle, though it We're
better to have two made in case of
wishing to use more than one blade at
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

He was on the car late at night. n
his breath was redolent with the per-
fume of several different brands of
liquors, peppermint and l~Ozenres of
one sort and another. He was very
sociable, and the whole car was enter
tanned by his talk. When he got up
aud started for the door the car didn't
slow up, but went right along. He
stood on the step and prepared to take
a header. The conductor had better
he careful how he drops him" said one
OF the passengers. "He might fall"
Then the woman with the acid voice
spoke up: Il guess if he falls on his
breath it won't hurt him."-Indianap
oils Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
GOOD WELL PLATFORM.
An Ip=eni ,us Idea Which DESERVES rrac-
ticRI Application.

An IpGenip us Idea Which DESERVES Prar-
ticRI Application.
A stone platform over wells or els
terms is better than one of wood. but
flags of sufficient size cannot always lie
obtained easily, and Il pieccd one can
be made in this way: Take an old
wagon tire and lay it down in a smooth
place. Get fiat stones four or six inches
thick; chip them To a triangular form
with a tone hammer; round off the end
to fit the tire, and put them in until
the tire is full. Smaller stones NAV bo
put in the next tire now and then If
you like. Now put the tire in place,
spread cemen on the wall, and bed
each stone into its place. Take an old
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

dragtooth or the like, drive it into the
seams and pound in chips of stone OF
bits of iron until every stone is fast in
its place. Now force cement into ali
crevices and it is done. The closer the
stones fit the better, but You need not
be very particular. Stones can be
wedged into the holes both between
the tire ami the stones and into the
and the cement completes it all.
If a wooden casing is 10 be fastened to
it put bolts up through the seams with
blocks or cleats screwed fast to them.
). Gilbert, in y. Y. Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health OF the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form mot acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
diSpelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

The reader of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting naturcin GOingits work. The
proprict0rs have So much faith in its Cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address. +. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
IL Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills. - rents.
None good advice would BE- taken if it
Were given in a good way.
LADIES can permanently b~cautify their
complexion with Glcnn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and WhiSkcr Dye, 50 cents.
Til first lesson in deceit is often taken by
going i'll ~dcbt.-Ram's Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

In the sense of getting rid of it, instead of
having it shake you. OF course you would.
Then use HOstctter's Stomach Bitters and
give it the grand and final "shake.n This
standard medicine cradicates it root and
branch. and f~Ortifics the system against it.
Most cffectual. too, is the Bittcrs in eases of
dyspepsia. bilinusnCss constipation. nervous
ness, rheumatic and kidney complaints.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

THERE are times said the man with the
Oratorical manner. when we are over
whelmed with humiliation at the powerless-
ness of the human mind" That's very
feel so" ''Indeedf' "Yes. l L have a four
year-Old daughter who asks questions"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

The Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Panl R'y
has now ready redistribution Il sixteenp page
portfolio Of scenes along its line. half tones,
Of the size of the Worlds Fair portfolios
lately issued. They are only ten rents each
and can h. obtained without delay by
RENTING the amount To GEO. ii. H%EAFFORD,
General Pass. Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

can't fly n bit; he is too heavy for
his wings" Uncle Tom-'Thcn Of what use
are his wings. Willie" Wilie-'I suppose
they are only good for him 10 Zap IN hot
weather when he wants 10 fan himself"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

Teacher-Name some of the great in
sentions of the age.
Little G~irl-'Lectric lights, tsle.
phones, talhin'-dolIs, an sstety-pinh-
Good News
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
RANDOM NOIES.
Fad- OF the Moment ard Items OF Interest
TO Women.

to Women.
The tint for Your stationery nova
days is that peculiar tint known as
lIighlrnd heather.
Ever if a woman is not I'm society,""
she should SET aside some particular
day in the week when She is at home.
II Is said that if the white of an c"r
is Immediately applied Ia a burn. it
will take away the pain and prevent y
scar.
Among h many recipes for prevent
ing one from taking cold from wet feet,
on" of the most plausible is to battle
the feet in cold water Immediately
after getting them wet.
An early death is predicted for the
ovrrSkirt. Really Smart women are
no: ordering them, as the fear that il
any encouragement is given the dread
full m~uch-drapcd overskirt and hustle
will return.
The latest fad is the fad party. The
people who are invited TO a fad PARTY
are expected To bring some object
which represents their pet fad. and
each must talk aboht that fad. tell the
reason of It's existence and everything
of interest about it.
The incrovablc bow is in great
vogue, and is extremely stunning.
One costs a lot if bought ready made,
hut it can easily he made at home, as
IT only consists of several yards of wide
watcrcd sash ribbon and som frflls of
lace sewn Ia the ends.
Fluffy trcsses are the rage Women
We're wont to brush their hair down:
now they brush it up, comb it up, blow
it mp with a fan to produce the effect
of the thistlcdnwn and corn t~assels.
The hair is first done up dry. then
crimPed all over. and finally dressed, |
the couture being suggested by the
style Of the hat.
\ pretty fad of recent birth among
of New York society is to
~personatc NEUROLOGICAL nymphs and
~roddcsses in classic drapcry, in their
photographs. The effect of wind
blown hair and drapcry. usuallya feat
urc of these photographs is produced
by a powerful electric :an in operation
near the subject.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

professional begging is a wholesome
and, at pleasant seasons of the wear,
an agreeable occupation" said the OBJ
server about town. The professional
bcggar is warmly clad in winter. and
his constant life in the open air tends
to give him rugged health. A misery
instinct saves him from temptation to
gluttonly. He is free t o dress as light
~ as he will in summer time, and to
seek the shady side of the street where
the crowd is. His business of neces-
sity calls him to busy and fashionable
streets, so that he sces the town at its
gayest. The natural regret ut the alb
n of one member or another is tenn
pered by the fact that such lack is to
he esteemed in the light of an asset. as
business capital. Professional ber.
gary in this town, where there are
many good natured and innocent per.
sons, is an excellent trade."-N. Y. sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

is well as thousands Of grown people, have
been cured OF s~crofula and other blood dis
eases, by taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Every disorder that cdn be
reached through the bloOi. yields to its puri-
flying qualities. Eczema, letter, Boils, Car
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19


buncles, aa5 the worst
ScrofulouS SoreS and
SwellinGs arc per-
inanently R
Mr.. TEOS. HARRIS.
of UdkcGCld Station,
SUSSEX 90, Va. writes:
about four ycarSacu
my daughter. Helen
G.iiarris, was afflicted
with Eczema in q dis
~tressing form. She
tried medicines too
nu merOus to men,
ton, but they did no
good. j told her that
1 would write to DIR.
Pierce, which did, ard
after II few months
use of his medicines
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

.IS THAT your mamma WillieF' asked the
lady in the hotel parlOr. 'She used to be
my mammal said Willie. but I've had two
brothers since then; So she amt all mine
-EG-per's Bazaar.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

"YOr say there is absolutely no fnunda-
ton for the story that she writes poetry.
What makes you so pOsitive.' I've seen
u nr-RnTnln Cnnricr.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

IT is when coming golden sentiments that
a lady ought TO purse her hps.-EOnkers
Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
Don't Blame the Cook

If baking powder is not uniform in strength, '
so that the same quantity will always do the same
work, no one can know how to use it, and uni
formlygood, light food cannot be produced with it.
All baking powders except Royal, because
improperly compounded and made from inferior
materials, lose their strength quickly when the can
is opened for use. At subsequent bakings there
will be noticed a falling off in strength. The food
isheavy, and the flour, eggs and butter wasted.
1t is always the case that the consumer suffers
in pocket, if not in health, by accepting any sub
stitute for the Royal Baking Powder. The Royal
is the embodiment of all the excellence that it is
possible to attain in an absolutely pure powder.
1t is always strictly reliable. 1t is not only more
economical because of its greater strength, but
will retain its full leavening power, which no
other powder will, until used, and make more
wholesome food.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
MANY CHILDREN

WORDS are the ovcrcoats of ideas.-Ran's
Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

RACES e~one~likewise money.-Memphis
Commercial
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19

cines unequaled.
Mus. JNO. III. RICHARDSON, 4 widow living
near Wakefield. Va, II few years ago, WAS IN
extremely bad health, ard used your pruFrt-
etary medicines with entire success"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1894-05-19
THE MARKETS..

The first lesson in deceit is often taken by
going III dcbt.-Ram's Horn.
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,
October Is, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will he made before
the Honorable Clerk of the District Court at
Benton, Louisiana, on November 80, 1894, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 3606-William Thomas,
for the southeast quarter of southeast quarter,
section 81, township % North, range IL West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
of said land. viz: Gus Boyd, John Harris,
Hamp Bryant, Andy Harrison, of Ansel P. o.,
La.
EDWARD PHILLIPS, Register.
October 25, 1894. nov %
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01
Time Table Cotton Belt Route.
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that in accordance
~ with Act No. 181, of 1894, the following
named commissioners and clerks of election
are appointed to conduct the election at the
respective polling places herein named, to pre-
side over the election to be held November 6,
to elect Congressman for the Fourth Con.
gressional District of Louisiana:
WARD ONE.
Lnox Point-D. E Griffin, A. j. Moss, w. B.
Graham, w. II. Hodges, w. NJ. Bell. G.. A. F.
Pool; I. d. Connell and w. A. Huey, Clerks
Cnrtis-H. P. Moore, WI. Fuililove, j. H.
Mode Mode well. L; NJ Pruitt, 7; ". Holmes, J. T.
WARD TWO.
Benton-J. G. Ogden, s. N. Arnold, C. E.
Byrd, A. g. league L. G.. Smith, w. NJ. Rush.
ing; c. o. Gayle and C. B. Winbish, clerks.
WARD THREE.
Plain Dealing-W. Il. McClenaghan, S. j.
Caldwell, P. Keeth. G.. w. Doris, w. r.
Cavett, G. S. Ford T. z. Barnett and L. NJ.
Pruitt, clerks.
Alden Bridget. B. Thompson, j. s. Mil.
ling, j. II Nattin, 1. H. Martin, T. nj. Love.
j: +. Strayhan; w. N, DOles, L. P. Peyreux,
clerks.
Carterville-T. NJ. Goodwin, J. B. johnson
J A. Boggs, J. L. Gore, j. w. Zachary, G.. B.
| Garrett; II. H. Allen, j. j. Swindle, Jr, clerks
Mote. M. Matlock, M. w. Cason, j. B
Lynn. J. n. Sutton, j. j. Albums, s. P. John
son; w. A. Stroud, and j. j. Stubbs, clerks
| WARD FIVE.
| Rocky Mount-C. 81, Irion. T. P. Larkin
J. NJ. Mccall, ]. H. Gladney, j. H. Rabb. W
n. Wilson; James McC. Hughes, J. L. Keith
clerks.
Midway-Thos Lyles, r. L. Bumgardner
w. w. Belcher, J. II. Burt, w. w. Lay, p. H
Curry, r. w. Hanks and J. E. Adger, clerks
WARD SIX.
| Haughton-R. HI. Rains, b. M, Dovle. w. G.
| Rascoe. ]. j. Davis, J. f. Edwards, J. G.
Hodges c. w. Edwards, J. w Elston, clerks
| Believue-J. w, Onley, L. c.. Biggs, w. M
| Morrow, ]. NJ. Moore, s. s. Rounsavall, G.. A
Moore; j. H. Wyche, T. n Braden, Sr., clerks
Done officially, this October 30th, 1894.
a. ]. LENOIR,
| W. L. ADGER,
"A. WATSON,
Supervisors of Election.
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01
Let Every Democrat Do His
Duty.

The Congressional election is less
than a week off, and every Democrat
should do his full duty between now
and next Tuesday night. Louisiana
should not only poll her old-time
Democratic majorities this year, but
there is every reason why the major
tiles should be even larger, in proper
tion to the total vote cast, than that
of two years ago. There is not one
good reason why any Democrat
should relax his usual enthusiasm for
party success. Let US close up the
ranks, therefore, and be prepared to
record another sweeping victory.
The Democrats in every parish
should devote the closing days of the
campaign to thorough and systematic
work. There is no time to lose, and
if every Democrat does his duty, we
will put the Democratic ma jorities q
notch higher than they have ever been.
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01
Homestead Entry No. 4O35

Land Office at NatchitOches. La,
October 9, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his IN
tention to make final proof of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of
District Court, at Benton, La, on November
10, 1894, viz: Adjoining Homestead Entry No.
4035-Sebron Serial Ronnsavall-for the west
half of southeast quarter and southeast quarter
of southeast quarter of section34 township l9
North, range ID West. He names the follow
ing witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land, viz: J. w.
Onlcy, L. R. Sapp, J. NJ. Moore. Major Wright,
of BOdcau P. o.. La.
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
October II, 1894. nov Is
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01

The duty of the hour is to keep
our ranks well closed up, bury re-
sentiments and personal prejudices,
and work for the success of the Dem
ecratic party. There are enough
Democratic voters to give Ogden a
sweeping majority, the largest Con-
gressional majority in this State. The
thing to do is to get the voters out
on election day, and not allow our
standard-bearer to fall behind on &C
count of apathy and indifference on
the part of our own force.
Work, work, work, for election day
Is coming.
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01

Notice is hereby given that the School Board,
IN at its last meeting, passed resolution
requiring all teachers now holding certificates
in this parish to be re-examined and re graded
before contraction for schools at the ensuing
session, and the undersigned were appointed
the Examining Committee.
In accordance with said resolution, we have
met, established rules and fixed FnIDAY and
SATURDAY, the 23rd and 24th days of No
vember, 1894, for said examinations. at Benton.
No teacher will be examined prior to above
dates and all should be present by o'clock
A. NJ. of the first day.
These examinations will be extended to new
applicants, but does not apply to graduates of
the State Normal, at NatchitOches, and the
Peabody School, at Nashville. whose diplomas
entitle them to first grade certificates without
examination.
Separate houses will be provided for white
and cOlored applicants, and only the two days
will be allowed, as the examinations Will be
closed at 6 P. NJ on Saturday. Those applying
on Friday will have the benefit of both days.
Allapplicants must t.provide themselves with
pencil and legal cap paper.
THIRD GRADE.
To obtain third grade certificate the ap-
plicant must be found competent to teach
Spelling, Reading Primary Mental Arithme,
tic, Rudiments of Practical ARITHMETIC
through fractions and simple interest, Ele
| mentary Geography Primary Language Les
| sons and Laws of Health.
SECOND GRADE.
i Arithmetic, Algebra, Geography, English
Grammar. Composition, United States HlstO
| ry, Elements of Natural Philosophy, Elements
OF Physiology and Hygiene.
| FIRST GRADE.
| Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, ElOcution
| Spelling, English Grammar, Rhetoric, Litera
ture History, Botany, Philosophy, Geography
Physiology and Hygiene.
in addition to the above, applicants in al
the grades will be examined on the nature o
alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their ef
fects on the human system.
j. A. w. LOWRY,
| A. j. MURFF,
The Bossier banner., 1894-11-01

BENTON, La, OCTOBER 9, 1894.

BENTON, La, OCTOBER 9, 1894.
VXThereas, a large number of the legal voters
w of Ward six have signed petition to
the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier and
State of Louisiana, praying that an election
be ordered for the purpose of giving the legal
voters of said Ward an opportunity to vote
for or against the sale of Intoxicating liquors
commissioners and clerks are hereby nppoint-
ed to hold said election, to-wit: Bellevue
j. W. Onley, L. c. Biggs and L. C. Rasberry,
commissioners, and w. NJ. Morrow, clerk
HaughtOn-H. Barnacastle, A. B. Murff and
j. w. Elston, commissioners, and j. F. Ed
wards, clerk.
Section1. Be it enacted by the Police Jury,
in and for the Parish of Bossier and State of
Louisiana, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 2778 of the Revised Statutes
of 1870, of the State of Louisiana, an election
be held on THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1894, at Bellevue and Haughton,
in said Ward, in accordance with the general
election laws of the State of Louisiana, the
ballots to be deposited in a box to be furnish.
by the Sheriff of Bossier Parish for the pur-
pose of giving the legal voters of said Wtrd of
said Parish an opportunity to vote for or
against the sale of intoxicating liquors in said
Ward; and those voting for the sale of intox-
icating liquors shall have written or printed
on their ballots, q" For the sale of liquors ="
and voters voting against the sale of liquors.
In sara w ara, snail nave written or printed on
their ballols, Against the sale of liquors"
Sec.2. BE it further enacted, etc., That the
commissioners, who have been appointed to
hold the said election, after being duly sworn,
| shall hold the election according to law, and
| after the polls of said election are closed pro-
| ceed to count the ballots as cast, make, sign
and seal the tally sheets, and return them TO-
gether with the box containing the ballots to
the President of lhe Police Jury, at the Court
House in Benton, La, on Tuesday, the Goth
| day of November, 1894.
| Sec. 3. Be it further enacted etc., That the
President of the Police Jury shall open the
| returns of said election in the presence of the
body, in session, and promulgate the result
| If majority of the votes cast in said election
be against the sale of liquors in said Ward, the
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector of Bossier
Parish, La, shall be forbidden to grant any
| license from and after the first day of January,
1885, for the sale of Intoxicating liquors in said
Ward and any person selling liquors without
| license for the same, shall be liable TO the
| penalty of the law. Accepted.
w. JETER,
President of Police Jury.
B. r. NASH, Clerk: