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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
Paid the Penalty of Stupidity.

AIN II AhA Va Sp0PAuASys
The late Lord Exeter's father was
a Tory Of the most bigotcd and in
tolerant type, and he worked irrepl
arnble harm to his family by his
fatuous opposition to the Great
Northern railway.
1t was intended to carry the main
line through Stamford, but Lord
Exetcr's senseless ~pertinacity in OBJ
stinatcly rejecting all proposals
caused the directors to change their
plans. The line was therefore taken
through Peterboro, to the great adj
vantage of that city, which reaped
all the benefits that Lord Exeter had
declined for Stamford.
The end of the matter was that in
a few years Lord Exeter was obliged
to construct at his own expense a
branch line from Stamford to Essen
dine on the Great Northern, but this
has not proved a lucrative specula-
tiOttS luz H6S otUtifiOtQ Vi tD0 butSu"
Icy estate derived much benefitfrom
it.
Lord Exeter also embarrassed
himself by keeping a large and cost
~ racing stud and by a too extravs-
CANT mode of living, so that tho
family estates were considerably in
numbered when he died in 1867 and
he had alicnated the London prop
erty. His reception of the queen and
Prince Albert at Burghley in 1914
cost q frightful sum, which he could
i'll afford. Some of the art treasures.
have been sold, but the stately house
still contains Verrio's finest ceilings,
the superb carvings by Grinding Glib
bons and some noble works by Hole
bein and Carlo Doloi. - London
Truth,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
August 23d 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has flied notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Clerk of District Court at
Alexandria, La, on Tuesday, Oct. 18th
1895, viz: Correlia S. Willis, who made
homestead entry No. 12487 for the Ell Of
N Ell and N WI of N E4 Sec. 4, Tp. l, N
r, NV.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence Upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
William j. Graham, George W. Ray,
Jacob Gunter, William Butler. All OF
Rapides Parish,
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
Cure For Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
hest. 1t effects a permanent cure and
the most dreaded habitual sick headaches
yield to it's influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give
this remedy a fair trial. In cases Of ha-
bitual constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels
and few cases long resist the use
of.this medicine. Try it once. Large
bottles only Fifty cents at Mrs. c. Gel
gers Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
Thinking and Doing.

I have been a great deal happier
since I have given up thinking
about what is easy and pleasant and
being disconnected because I could
not have my own way. Our life is
determined for US, and it makes the
mind very free when we give up
wishing and only think of bearing
what is laid upon us and doing what
is given US to do.-George Eliot.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
CAMEO CARVING.
1t Sounds Formidnhie. but Is In reality 4
Simple Operation.

AZ SOunUB rOrmlNnnses DuC Is In Eealty p
Simple Operation.
Gravers and scoopers and other
mysterious little instruments have
orept into tho moderi maiden's den:
II sounds formidable-cameo cary
ing-but in reality it is simple.
First you provide yourself with q
working table; it need not be large
Then, at any art store, buy half d
dozen gravers and scoopers of vary
ing degrees of fineness. The next
outlay is for a shell upon which you
r to cut tho cameo. Black, red
and yellow helmets" as the shells
are called, are required, and they
cost from 50 to IS each, but from a
good shell several ovals or rounds
can be cut.
After it has been cut tho required
size and shape, it is then fixed with
hot cement upon a holder-a little
block that can be held in the hand.
Tho upper surface of the shell is
made sufficiently smooth to take the
design, which is then traced upon
it, as n traces on china. All tho
white part beyond the design is cut
away, leaving the pattern on the
dark ground to be, by degrees, cut
into form. The thickness and equal
ity of the white stratum cannot ha
known until the shell is cut. It
varies q good deal, SO that some
times the figures will stand out in
much higher relief than was at first
anticipated.
Sometimes when a particular de-
sign is to be made several shells are
cut before a suitable n is found.
The skill Of the artist is shown in
the arrangement of the design SO as
to make the best use of tho shell.
For instance, the foliage must be ar
ranged to come where tho white is
thinnest, and figures where tho
thickness of the white will give
roundness to tho limbs. It natural
ly follows that the one who under
stands the art of drawing and paint
ing and all about lights and shad-
ows will make the greatest success
as a cameo engrayer.
To take out any scratches made by
the graver the cameo or shell must
be polished by rubbing it with pun
ice stone and water, after which it
must be washed in warm water,
when a second polishing follows
with pumice dust and oil and with a
small lockwood stick. Then it must
be washed again. The third and last
finish is given with fine rotten stone
and sulphuric acid. A very high de.
gree of polish is thus obtained, and
behold your cameo! Perhaps not at
first the success you dreamed, but
still fairly satisfactory, while with
practice you go on to perfection and
in time have a choice bit to offer 4
friend.
WHAT A cameo, and you cut
it,"
Eyes. Oh, that's nothing! I've
done dozens of them," and so forth.
and so on, whilo you in turn initiate
your friend in the mysteries of cam.
go cutting and feel sufficiently re-
warded for your labors in her OK.
carnations of surprise at your great
Observation-Disclosures News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
Costly Shoes

When the tomb Of Henry vi Of
Sicily, who died in 1882, was opened
at Palermo, 40 years ago, it was
found that on the feet of the dead
monarch were shoes whose uppers
were Of cloth embroidered with
gold and pearls while the soles were
of cork.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
WILL SHEf

When the coming woman gets hete
Will she offer up her seatp
Will she offer her umbrella,
When there's rain or snow or sleeti
Will she help Us in the wagon?
Will sho bait u fishing hook?
Will she step into the water
That We dry may cross the brookf
Will she seize n rail and rescue
When the bully chascs usf
Will sho push tho wheezy mower
Every v and make no fuss7
Will she run tho locomotive,
Shovel coal and handle brakesf
Will she level mount and forestS
Carry bitters for tho snakes?
Will she march to bloody battle.
Snap hur fingers ut the hurts2
Well, I guess not-she will merely
Hide behind her husbands skirts.
Joe Cone in New York Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
FOR SALE.

A VERY DESIRABLE PLANTATION
II of AGO acres, three miles west of
Alexandria, on Bayou Rapides, above
overflow and not in Levee District. For
terms, apply to K. G. MADDOX,
July 17-3m- Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

One Of the smallest denominations
in this country reported to the emu.
merators II SShe eleventh census is
the Reformed Presbyterian Cove.
napter). II has four societies, one
church. three halls ard ~ n.arAhers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

A. Conan Doyle, when he said
that he did not understand woman,
probably never thought that the ma.
jority of mankind would arise and
say "ditto!"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

G%ottsohalk, the pianist, claimed to
be able to play from memory over
5000 compositions. They comprised
music of every school.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
Tulane University.
OF LOUISIANA.

I. UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF
PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE.
IT. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
III. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
With extensive Laboratories and Work
shops.
AL COLLEGE, for Young Women, with
Boarding Department..
Fall Term of the above beginning Octo-
Der Cd.
Law Department opens November 18th.
Medical Department opens October 18th.
For catalogues address the Secretary of
the University.
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
President.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

There seems to be no art of knowl-
edge in fewer hands than that Of
discerning when to have done
Swift.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11
mo-. sc,
THE MEMORY.
How the Annoying Habit OF Forgetfulness
May BE Broken.

May BE Broken.
A habit of forgetfulness is one Of
tho greatest hindranees in all busi-
ness and social relations, but our
modern style Of life and education
is certainly injurious to the mcm-
cry. The old methods Of learning by
roto have fallen into disfavor, and
there was much to say against them
as q hindrance to originality, but
there is a time in every child's life
when learning by rote is a useful
thing, and it is at u very early age,
for, the minds of the young children
not being occupied with SO many
things as those of thoir elders, they
are in a receptive condition, and
their memory is more retertive than
later on. Every mother has been
struck by her child Of 2 or 8 years.
remembering, perhaps for somo
months, where a certain thing vas
placed Or some little event, and it is
a matter Of common experience that
weremember the events of our early
youth more forcibly than those of
even a few months back.
1t is possible to begin to cultivate
tho memory as soon as q child can
talk, when it should be made to de.
scribe everythingi it has seen during
its morning walk, or to repeat some
little story that has been told to it,
or a short lesson that has been
learned. Every teacher before be-
ginning u new lesson should make
sure that the lesson of the day be-
fore has been retained and under
stood, for the more we overcrowd
the little brain i'll the attempt to
force knowledge upon it the less we
impress upon it for future use. tt
is tho experience of all those who
have orammed for examinations
that MS o as the examination is
over the undigested knowledge
passes away, and similarly through
life. Unless All item of knowledge
is assimilated it becomes as useless
to the mental system as an undi-
gested article of food to the bodily
system, and in both cases they act
as an irritant; interfering with the
proper digestion of other matters.
In a we'll ordered mind facts re-
main and points are. as it were,
pigeonholed in such a way that they
can be brought out Immediately
when required. There are untidy
brains. in which tho objects or
knowledge is confused and not
ready at hand, SO that it may tur,
up at unexpected moments, but
not just when wanted, in the same
manner as there are untidy draw
ers, %wardrobes and rooms, and to
cultivate a habit of mental order as
well as ono of physical ordeg should
be the earnest desire of every moth
or and teacher.-.Hon3e Notes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

No virtue fades out of mankind.
Not overhopeful by Unborn temper.
ament, cautious by long experience,
/ yet never despair of human vir.
tue.-TheodoIe Parker.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-11

Right Position For . Chest Protector.
A throat specialist says the best
chest protector is worn on the solo
Of the foct.-Shoe and Leather Re-
porter.
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witnesses! ny D.L. klCE.
RoLLo G.. JARREAU,
+. III. MCCORMICK.
L. So j.. F. STATHAM.
~~} Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing charter
and finding nothing therein contrary to
law or good morals, l hereby approve
same.
July Goth, 1895.
PHANoR B~REAzEALE,
District Attorney Tenth Judicial Dis
trict Louisiana.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }Ofice ofClerk and
PARISH Of RApIDEs, Recorder.
| hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is d true and correct copy of
the original OH file and of record i'll this
office.
i) In testimony whereof | here
( L. s. unto set my hand and seal OF
t~~) office at Alexandria, La, this
august Isl, A. d. 1895.
e. NJ. FITZPATRICK,
Aug. Z, 1e95-5t. Deputy Clerk.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
DEATH OF MAURICE OORE,
He Was Known as "The Honest
Man" by His Business
Associates.
The Upright Custodian Of the
Dead Ralston's Large Private
Fortune.

Maurice Dore, the real-estate man, died
at his home, 1015 Jones street, on Thurs
day.
Well known as the name of Mr.. Dore
was, his title of 1.-The honest man" was
better known. He was born near Linn
erick, Ireland, in 1920, coming to Callfor-
MIA by way of Australia in 1S4a. He en-
gagged in the liquor business till 1869, when
be became a real-estate dealer and auc-
tioneer. While in this latter business he
met William c. Ralston, whose esteem he
won by his integrity and straightforward
business dealings.
After the death of Ralston nothing
could be learned of the dead bankers pri-
vate fortune, known to have been large. 1t
was Maurice Dore, the honest man, who
volunteered to report that he had in his
name $4,000 worth of property belonging
to Ralston. There were no papers signed
and no records of transfer and Mr.. Dore's
action stands out as an example of honor
pure and sim Pile.
Maurice Dore was married in old Grace
Church to Mics Charlotte Manders, who
died about fifteen years ago. Two of his
sons, Maurice and Charles, are dead, but
two unmarried daughters and grandson
survive him. The funeral services will be
held in Grace Church at 2 P. NJ. to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
THE CONDEMNED SCHOOLS.
Richmond and Sutro Arc the Only
Buildings OhcialIy Passed Upon
Thus Far.

1.-THE Board of Education is taking
prompt measures in relation to the Rich
mond School," said Deputy Superintend-
ent Babcock yesterday. 1.-THE time for adj
vertising the bids has nearly expired and
a contract for filling the yard and improv-
ing the sewerage will be let as soon as that
time has expired. We expect that the
a month. 1t is to be regretted that $50
children have been deprived of tuition for
that length of time.
IAN effort was made to find suitable
building to be used for school purposes
while the repairs are going on, but it was
impossible to find a hall large enough for
that purpose within convenient distance.
"a communication has been received
from the Board of Health in relation to the
Sutro School. 1t condemns the school,
but does not order it closed. With that
exception we have received no official COM
municatlons from the board"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
PACIFIC ROLLING-M|LLS.
They Will Not Supply the
Steel Rails for the Ferry
Buildings.
The Harbor Commissioners Have
Decided That the Company Cam
not Perform the Work.

The Harbor Commissioners and the
managers of the Pacific Rolling-mills are
at outs. The latter thinks the State should
use fifteen-inch columns in the con-
struction of the new ferry depot and the
Commissioners are of the opinion that
twenty-iuch frames should be used.
Engineer Edward Coleman and Superin-
tendent Noble of the rolling mills upheld
one side of the story and A. Page Brown
and Consulting Engineer Percy the other.
1t was finally decided that the original
plans of the board should be carried out
and in consequence the steel supports will
come from the East.
In the plans submitted by the rolling
mills the number of columns was to be
doubled. In the main walting-room there
were to be fifteen instead of thirty and the
entrances to the general depot would be
very much INSTRUCTED. Over 200 tons of
extra steel would have to be used and
there would be no saving in the long run.
Taking into consideration the fact that the
increase in metal would mean an increase
in cost and that the public would be very
much inconvenience by the change the
Harbor Com missioners decided to ignore
the offer OF the rolling-mills and adhere to
the original plans.
In arguing for the change Superintend-
ent Noble said: There are only two firms
in the United States that can furnish the
20-lnch supports you demand. They are
both in the East, and by employing them
you send good money out of California. If
you accept our plans or similar ones then
you will be fostering a California in
dustry."
Cannot You gear your machinery so
that a 20-inch rail can be rolled as we'll as
a 15-inch one?" asked Chairman Colnon.
1--WE cannot" answered Noble. ut
would be impossible to fill your order as it
now stands from our works unless your
plans are changed as we suggest
Commissioners Chadbourne objected to
any change being made IN the number of
pillars and Comm issioner Cole agreed with
him. Superintendent Noble pointed out
that $4,000 would be saved by the change,
but the Commissioners thought that sta
bility and appearance had more to do with
the building than the saving of few dol
lars and voted accordingly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
KRUTTSCHN|TT At WORK,
The New General Manager of
the Southern Pacific In
Harness.
He Takes Possession OF the Chair
Left Vacant by the Death Of
A. N. ToWne.

julius Kruttschnitt, general manager of
the Southern Pacific Company, assumed
the duties of his new position yesterday
He occupied the easy-chair left vacant by
the death of A. N. Towne, and sustained
his reputation for affability and gracious
ness toward all persons coming In con-
tact with him. And to all appearances he
was quite happy in the esthetic office with
It's luxurious Oriental carpet, its rich fur
nishings and subdued mural decorations.
Under slightly different conditions the
Office that the young general manager of
the Southern Pacific occupied would be an
apartment magnificent enough for a man.
sion on the hills. With the aid of electric
buttons hidden away in his desk Mr..
Kruttschnitt can summon from all parts
of the railway building messengers, clerks
who guard the portals of many offices,
railroad attorneys, engineers and depart
ment managers. The late Mr.. Towne, a
gentleman of excellent taste, had the office
fitted up to suit his fancies, and it is there
that the new general manager will work
and make decisions that shall effect the
great railway system in many States and
over thousands of miles of lines.
Mr.. Kruttschnitt reached his office
shortly before noon, and shortly after held
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
MR.. DINGLE WRITES AGAIN
Letter to the sutro Railroad Company
on the Specifications for
Pine Covering.

Another letter has been sent by the
Manufacturers Association to Secretary
William C. Little of the Sutro Railroad
Company anent the question of patroniz-
ing home industry.
Assistant Secretary Fred II. Dlngle
wrote the following yesterday:
". c. Little Esq, Secretary Sutro Railroad
Company City--DEAR SIR: We are to-day in
formed that the specifications for the power
house that your company is erecting call for
an Eastern brand of pipe-covering.
There are manufactured in California several
brands of pipe-covering which, we in
formed, are in every respect equal in quality
TO the brand specified, and can be furnished at
about Is per cent cheaper.
In specifying this particular brand California
manufacturers are shut out from bidding on
the same. Therefore on behalf OF the manu-
facturers of California l would most respect
fully request that you have the specifications
so altered as to permit California manufacture
ers to bid, and give them an opportunity TO
prove the quality of their material. Yours
truly,
FRED Fl. DINGLE, Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. Dingle said Colonel Little had never
replied to his last letter ON the boiler ques-
ton, and he therefore threatens to lay the
correspondence between them before the
Board of Supervisors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
FAILURE ALL AROUND,
Court Records Against Sue
cess of Both Marriage
and Divorce.
Two Wives Who Deserted Their Two
Husbands and Two Husbands
Who Won't Pay Alimony.

Martin Pache, the tenor at the Tivoli,
has begun suit for divorce from his wife,
Nellie Pache, on the charge of desertion.
Mrs. Pache is an actress, travelling with
minor company in the East. She refused
to come to California with her husband, it
is said, and she has not lived with him for
more than a year. The Paches were
married at Milwaukee two years ago. The
husband has resided in this City only few
months.
Charles A. Bennett, a hardware man on
Sixth street, is the complainant in q
divorce suit begun several days ago. He
charges his wife, Alice Sarah Bennett, with
'desertion, and declares that she has
bestowed her affections on a Santa Rosa
man named Ranard.
Mrs. Helen Garcia, the divorced wife of
Frank Garcia, had the latter cited to
appear before Judge Hunt yesterday to
show why he should not be punished for
contempt, as he had neglected to pay
alimony.
'rhe amount of alimony ordered by
Judge Hunt when the divorce was granted
was $40 month and there is 500 now dne
Mr.. Garcia asked that the amount of ali
is smaller than formerly and that the
divorced woman, as he had heard. used up
some of the money in bloomer bicycling at
the park. The Judge refused to entertain
the motion for a reduction until the bal
ance of the alimony now due had been
paid, and continuance of ten days was
granted to enable Mr.. Garcia to get the
money.
Another woman who is trying to collect
alimony is Mrs. Mary A. Foley The
latter's suit for divorce is pending, and on
September Is Judge Hebbard ordered
Foley to pay alimony of $50 a month. 1t
is alleged that Foley has concealed $50 600
of property in order to evade the order of
the court. Foley cannot be found, and