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The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
THE BABY ON THE FARM.
To ROmp and Play with the Little Ones
Religious ID ,ty.


Even if the babys coming interferes
with all sorts of thrifty plans to help
the husband pay off the mortgage on
the farm, an acute financier once gave
large sum of money to endow col
lege upon the ground that he consid-
cred boys a better investment than
land, writes Helen Jay in the Ladies'
Home Journal. In the childless home
the money may come in more quickly
than it goes out until the whole farm
is paid for, but what does it profit if
there are none of our own to enjoy it
with us. and no one to receive it as
sacred inheritance when we are gone?
AS class, farmers wives identify
themselves more closely with their hus-
bands financial interests than any
other class of women. They are will
ing to work hard and sacrifice them
selves to help to buy home and to edu-
if they cannot earn money they can at
least save it. 1t becomes a problem
sometimes how to steer between legiti-
mate thrift on the one hand and unnec-
essary economy on the other. Sometimes
a woman works so hard in trying 10
increase the bank account that she
ruins, not only her physical health, but
her disposition as we'll A nervous,
WORKOUT, fretful' woman is not fit as
sociate, even on hygienic grounds, for
sensitive, impressionable child, who re-
fleets the passing moods of those about
him as in a lookingglass. If it is a
question then of bank accounts. i'm
maculate closets and well-filled store
rooms on the one hand, and bright,
cheerful mother on the other, would
unhesitatingly choose the latter. The
children whose mothers have not time
to pet them are to be pited. To amuse
the baby and to romp with it is some
times quite as much a religious duty
as to pray for it.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
MINERALS.

Serpentine exists in New England and
Virginia.
Rose quartz is found in Colorado and
Montana.
Alabaster exists in seventeen differ
ent states.
Marble is said to exist in twenty-four
of our states.
The moonstone exists in North Caro-
lima and Georgia.
Tin is known to exist in half a dozen
different localities.
The turquoise has been found in New
Mexico and Arizona.
Mica is found in North Carolina,
Georgia and elswhere.
Chrysolites have been unearthed in
the Cumberland mountains.
Jasper is found abundantly in the
lake regions and elsewhere.
Obsidian exists in large quantities in
New Mexico and Arizona.
Green feldspar, or Amazon stone, is
found near Pixies Peak, Colo.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
An Indignant Mother.

Look here" said a lodger to his land
lady, your daughter has been using
my comb and brush again.
Il beg your pardon" said the land
lady. Indignantly. II never allow my
children to NEEDLE with my dodgers
belongings in any way"
But 1 am sure she has been using
them" said the lodger. for there are
long black hairs on them and she is
the only person with black hair in the
4souse"
"Oh, now 1 remember. she did have
than to comb and brush our dear old
poodle" said the landlady. but 1 am
quite sure she did not use them for her
self-she's too honest to be guilty. OF
hat sort Of thing"
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

A BODY OF UNION CAVALRY.
Confederate army with greater safety.
He knew very well that 1t lay encamp-
ed behind the low mountain range that
ran for ten miles or more north and
south, with here and there a broken link
affording passage to the other side.
say he knew they were there, but had
he known their exact location, this
night trip would not have been neces-
sary.
His clothes covered with dust, and
his limbs aching from the days hard
marching, the drummer boy moved
somewhat YEARLY through the noun
tain gap, while the shadows fell deeper
and darker around him. 1t was wild.
lonely place, though he gave little heed
to his surroundings other than to watch
them closely for some indication of the
enemy that he felt might be lurking I'M
comfortably near.
Still nothing occurred to excite his
suspicious, until gradual lifting of the
approaching the other side of the range.
and that 1t behooved him to move with
even greater caution than hitherto.
Thus his surprise may be imagined
when, as he was silently crawling
around a jagged arm of one Of the foot
hills, he found himself in the midst of
a squad of Confederate infantry.
Discovered by them before he could
beat a retreat, he was captured in the
twinkling Of an eye, to be dragged away
toward the headquarters of the south
ern commander, charged with being a
spy!
After seeing that he was securely
bound, hands and feet. he was placed
under a strong guard, to await trial in
the morning. A long. tedious night it
was to him, too, though his first and
greatest concern was over the disap-
pointment his non-appearance would
bring upon the Union general. But 1t
was in vain for him to berate himself
for any carelassness of which he may
have been guilty. The stern fact of his
captivity remained and could not be
reasoned away. He must abide by the
consequence.
The sun was beginning to show its
bright face over the crest of the noun
tain as the drumhead court-martial was
ordered, and he was led forth to be
tried and convicted as a spy.
Rather young to be caught in such
business" remarked the grim official.
"Pray. what use have the Yanks for
such infants as you? I was not aware
they were driven to such straits for sup
porters."
II am a drummer boy. sir" replied
Harry. proudly, land as such, believe,
I have ever done my duty"
"Oh-ho! SO that's it? Well, you look
and act Ike gritty one. and the boys
say you resisted them last night tooth
and nail. Say, it's pity one so young
and smart should be shot down like a
dog. Do you want to live. my little
drummer boy?"
MY life Is my country's, sir. If can
serve her better by dying than living
] Sm content"
Bah! You do not realize that you are
to be ehot at sunset. There is only one
hope for you Your life shall be spared
upon one condition.
And that?" asked the brave boy.
rs that you will be our druAmer.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

A story is told in connection with
some lectures on theosophy at Bangor,
Me. The lecturer was in the midst
OF learned discourse, and asked. in
stentorian tones: What comes after
deathP" No one answered, and after
a short pause he vehemently repeated
bis question: What comes after
death?" At tina: moment the door
opened and in walked one of the lead
ing undertakers of Bangor. The
question was answered.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

am thirty-tbree years old, have been
married seventeen years and have four
living children. My health has not been
good since my first child was born. Twelve.
months ago l was confined, but my baby
only lived few days. Soon after that
was attacked with irritation of the blad-
der, choking spells, heart palpitation, faint
ing spells and great nervousness. In this
terrible condition l was confined TO my bed
eight months. l thought | was dying many
times. Ny dear little ipless children, in
kissing me at night often said: please
don't die, mamma" or, Papa don't let
mamma die tonight My little hoy brought
me Ladies' Birthday Almanac one day,
and after reading it | decided to try the
Wine of Cardui Treatment. l have taken
two bottles of McElree's Wine of Cardui
and three small packages of Thedfords
Black Draught, and am better than l have
been for ten years. ! am visiting my neigh
bors on foot, doing nv work with ease, and
eat better than | have for years. God only
knows how grateful am for this wonder
full medicine that has worked this great
transformation. Mrs. SALLIE COLLINS,
McHenry, XIV.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

or the Spanish Inquisition never inflicted tor
lures more dreadful than those endured by
the victim OF intammatory rheumatism. The
chronic form of this obstinate malady Is
sufficiently painful Arrest IL at the start
with Hostetter's stomach Bitters and avoid
becoming Il lifelong martyr The Bitters viii
remove malaria and kidney complaints, dys
pepsia. constipation. nervousness and neu-
ralgia remedy debility and hastenS con
valeScence.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Effectually yet gently. when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity. without ir-
ritatinG or weakening them. to dispel
headaches. colds or fevers use Syrup Of
Figs.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

A gentleman who recently died in
Vienna at the age 30 had been a
smoker since he was II. During that
time he had smoked 32S,713 cigars,
4S, 639 of which were gifts. Those
he paid for cost him $4,000.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

heroic feats VIII bring the fire back 10
the veterans eye surer, than the brave
little fellows who sounded the reveille
or beat taps. Bugle boys and drummer
boys have figured often and conspicu-
ously in the annals of war. And no
where in history have we more or
brighter examples of this kind than in
the records of the Civil War, on both
sides-Confederate and Union.
The story of Harry Baldwins I'M
swerving loyalty to the old flag, and
his fearlessness of death for the cause
ne had so nobly espoused, affords a
bright example of this kind. He be-
longed to New York regiment-I am
sorry that I have forgotten its number.
though that hardly matters as long as
remember the main facts of his ad-
ventures-and he was the life and heart
OF his older comrades.
In truth, our little drummer boy was
looked upon with so much favor. and he
had shown such clear-headed ability on
certain dangerous occasions, that when
the commander felt anxious to learn
certain particulars in regard to the en-
envy he delegated Harry to go upon the
hazardous mission.
Keep your eyes open. my boy, as I
know you will, and will risk you to go
where I would not dare send any scout
OF mine, but must warn you to never
forget that you are in the enemy's coun-
try, and that single mistake will cost
you your life. 1 shall not put you from
my thoughts until see you safely back
here with the news I am so anxious to
have"
Feeling. as every true soldier should.
the Importance of his perilous under
taking, Harry started forth on his re-
connoissance. 1t was already growing
dusky in the deeper forest, and soon the
shades Of night would enable him to
push his way into the vicinity Of the
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
Tobacco-Twisted Nerves.

Millions of men keep asking for stimulant,
.ecause the nervous system is antly irri.
tated by nicotine POISON Chewing or smoking
destroys manhood and nerve power It's not a
habit, but disease, aud you will find guar.
anteed cure in No-To Bac. Sold by Druggists
ever where. Book free. Address The Sterling
Kennedy Co., New York City or Chicago.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

A French geographical society pro-
poses to introduce the decimal sys-
tenn into time. Instead OF u, it would
have 10 hours in the day. with ~
mintes to the hour, 10 seconds to the
minute, and 10 something else to the
second.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
Discountenance Slavery.

1t appears that the French in Africa
discountenance slavery. They cap
ture rebellious natives and for a con-
sideration put them under the charge
OF responsible persons to be looked
after, kept out of mischief and made
to earn their own support.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
Notice.

l want every man and woman in the
United States who are interested in the
opium and whisky habits to have one of
my books on these diseases Address, b
NJ: Woolley, Atlanta, Ca, box 317, and one
will be sent you free
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
A Pie 1ruar.

A pie trust has been organized in
Brooklyn. The ladies will have to
begin fumbling with their cook books
to learn how their grandmothers-i in
law made those delicacies.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

You cannot buy the affection of woman
that is worth having.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

i can recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. ID.
TOWNSEND, Fit. Howard, Wis, May 4, '94.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

FIrS-All Fits stopped free by DIR. X lines Crest
Nerve Restorer. No Fits a ter the first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot L. g
ttcases. Send to DR.. Kline. 95l Arch ST.. PLila, Pa
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Our heart goes out to the women when
we read page on etiquette.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

If you do not want to do wrong, avoid
temptation
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

II dollars were as plentiful as shirt
WASTES, the country would be prosperous
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
II the Baby Is Cutting ]

There are none wholly good or bad;
these traits are mingled in all
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

A woman sincerely loves man until she
finds to the contrary.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Uy PlCPdllliS the
ture and shortening Labor" The painful
ordeal Of childbirth is robbed of its terrors,
and the dangers thereof greatly lessened,
to both mother and child. The period of
confinement is also shortened, the mother
strengthened and an abundant secretion of
nourishment for the child promoted
Send twenty-one (2I) cents for The Peo-
pies Medical Adviser, 1000 pages, over 900
eral chapters of this great family doctor
book are devoted to the consideration of
diseases peculiar to women with sugges-
tons as to successful home treatment of
same. Address, Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
Want Sober Husbands or None.

Word comes from Connecticut that
the Danbury Temperance society,
composed of young women who have
pledged themselves not to marry
man who drinks intoxicants, now
numbers 400. and the young women OF
Bethel. about three miles from Dan
bury. will 5oin the society. The So
ciety has perfected organization.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

The new woman is not as alarming as
the new doctor, who, when he finds coat
ed tongue, wants to cut it Off.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

The idea some girls have of luxury is to
20 a visiting.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

"HanSon's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for It. Price Is cents.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Ii is said that no man can tell his wife a
tib and keep his big toe still.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

HALLS CATARRH CURE is liiqud and is
taken internally, and acts directly upon the
blOod ana mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials. free. Sold by Druggists 75c
b. j. CHENEY q co, Props Toledo o.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

What lecturer needs is a good agent,
not good lecture.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

An old person can claim to be young, but
he can't look it.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Do You Desire TO Adopt a Child?
Address the International Children's
Home Society, 23i La Sale St, Chicago,
Illinois, Rev. DR.. Frank NJ. Gregg, Gen
eral Manager. Such child As you may
desire, of any age. will be sent you on
ninety days trial Enclose stamp.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Hindercorns Is a simple remedy,
but Is takes out the corns and what aconsolationh
Isl Makes walking pleasure. l5c ut druggists
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30
HIS LAST TATTOO.

o LONG AS POETS
and historians con.
tinue to weave
pretty stories of
personal valor, and
they will do it as
long as a spark of
patriotism burns in
the human breast,
no class of heroes
will find greater IA
vor among the
ma SSeS. or whose
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Mothers who have used Parkers Ginger
Tonic
for years Insist that 10 benefits than other medi
cinss every form OF distress and weakness yield TO IL
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Every owner of an orchard keeps his eye
on the bows.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-30

Hoods Pills s sTe 1 F4ies s es sSns'pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
An Appeal to Reopen the Case.
M0rrinEe Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: George Gibson and Alice Mills
Tfos. H. Sprinkle of Charlotte. N. c., and
Mary D. Reeve of this city; Jesse f. Bay
ton and Leah Green: Jos. H. Jeffries and
Mary NJ. Dahler; John E. Alvey and Rosa
Mcdonald Albert J. Jennings of Fluvanna
county, Va. and Ada w. Lacy of Gooch-
land county, Va; John Craig of Mont
gomery county, Nd, and Charity Hum
phreys of this city; John F. Belt and
Maria Randolph; Chas. f. Brock and Mary
l.. Brook; Saml. r. Campbell of this city
and Corie v EtZler of Anacostia; John r.
r. Hurst and Columbia Fidler, both of
Richmond, Va; MINIS Mahones and Edna
Craig. both of Albemarie county, Va.
Frank Barnes and Leoni Hebb: Andrew J.
Schwartz of Mineral county, w. Va, and
Peter J. Synogh and Nellie ]. Daley; Chas
E. Bailey and Mary f. l.. Harris; Frank
Williams and Mary J. Lewis; VIM. NJ
Pfefferling and Laura l.. Orr, both of
Charlottesville. Va: VIM. ]. Walters of
this city and Jessie Lazenby of Montgom-
cry county, Md: Edward Briscoe and jamie
Crown; Davis B. Eddins and Bette Wat
son, both of Stanardsville. Va: Richard
Offutt and Mary G. Green; Chas. d. Duval
of Spencerville, Md, and Laura S. Bogg of
Springfield, Mass; Allen Thurman Larner
and Mamie f. Richards; David Y. Green
and Mary e. Minor; John w. Prather and
Mary A. Burks; John w. Grey of York,
Pa and Kate Spriggins of this city; Silas
Chapman and Maria Contee; James W.
Martin and Julia c.. E. Muehlhausen; Jas.
F. Norton of Brookland. ID. c., and Zelpha
E. Lord OF this city; Frank ]. Bayne and
Estelle Keene: William J. Jones and Lizzie
Shambaugh; Arthur H. Goldsmith of Floral
Park, n. Y. and Elizabeth p. Tanner;
Chas F. Milton and Mary Woke, both of
Louisa county, Va: Edward Johnson and
Ella Cheatham; George Foyce and Annie
Miller; Richard Patterson and Alice Cor
nail; L. c. Station of Pocahontas. Va. and
Nellie J. Cooke of Jackson Louisa county,
Va: ]. W. Kidwell and Florence Marcy,
both of Alexandria county, Va; James l..
Brock and Lucretia Hughes: Isaac Ander-
son of Saginaw, Mich, and Dora J. Barber
of this city; Howard Marshall and Moilie
| McClennau; John w. Workman and Martha
| Pumphrey; Harry j. Patterson of College
Park, Md. and Elizabeth H. Hutchinson
| of this city; Ollie Taylor and Mamie Berry;
| VIM. H. Welsh, jr., and Elizabeth Busey
| Crampton; Charles Henry Coleman and
| Mary F. Gaynor; Ohio Tyler of Washing
| ton Grove Nd, and Josephine NJ. Douglass
| of this city; Norris F,.Wilson of this city and
| Isabelle w. Coliord of Boston, Mass: Will
| lam Sherlock Bronson and Nellie Duncan
| Butcher; Richard p. Ennis and Viola Earn.
| est, both of Baltimore. Md; James Munroe
| and Alice Walker; George S. Maxwell 81
| Louisville, Ky, and Resale NJ. Gottl;et
of Richmond. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
THE PENSION ROLL.
The Annual Report of Commissioners
LOchren.

Pension Commissioner Lochren's annual
report, which has been made public.
shows there are now on the rolls, or were,
June 30, 1898, 97O,523 pensioners, an in
crease of $50 during the last fiscal year.
During the year 27,Sl6 deaths of pensioners
occurred 1855 were dropped, 39,1S5 new
pensions were allowed, and 4,206 restored.
Estimates for 1897 are the same as for
1896. except 5000 asked to improve the
quarters of the pension agent at Buffalo,
N V The appropriation OF $1i0,GD.GOO is
regarded as sufficient unless some new
pension legislation occurs this winter. The
commissioner commcnds the work of the
board of revision, in discouraginS claims
without merit, of the law division, in de-
tecting and furnishing crimes in pension
claims and of the examiners in the field
for preventing frauds. There were 1000
dismissals of clerks in the bureau during
the year. and The commissioner thinks it
would be equitable and humane for Con-
clerks disabled by long and faithful service,
who are discharged because they have
ceased to be efficient because OF physical
disability.
The report also shows that the act of
March ., 1895, increasing the rate of Ger
tain pensioners to ST per month, made an
increase of S1.50O.O0O annually IL the pay
ment of pensions, and the act repeating
the act of March 3, 1893 forbilding the
payment of pensions to non-residents after
July I, 1893, increased the payments during
the last four months of the year 1925
about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
MUNYON
Has No Use For Deadly Drugs.
Gently Acting Remedies Make Porf-
tive Cures Where Dangerous
Dosing Fails.

Mr.. David ]. Buckley. 242 East 18th street. New
York city. says: Il have suffered ascnes with in
haIlmatory rheun ntism OF the wrists. hands AMI
feet. The soreness and swelling great |
was ainicst helpless. Thanks Munyon's great
discovery am now free from this dread disease.
A few small bottles Of MuIyen's Rheumatism Cure
t;nlsned every trace Of pain swelling and sore
ness
Facts About Rheumatism.
Tie usual Treatment for rhes;nat ism consists of
poisonous doses of potash salicylic acid. colchcuin
and morphine, which destroy the stomach. irritate
the kidneys, PROSTATE the nervous system and
the health. Professor Munyon's rheumatism Cure
is guaranteed 10 he absolutely harmless and n
strong tomb in building up the weak and dcbilitat-
cd. Ii cures acute or muscular rheumatism I'm from
one TO frc days Sharp. shooting pains In any part
of the body stopped by few doses. A prompt;
complete and permanent for Elmeness. siiT
back ard all pains In hips and loiIs. Chronic rh.,u
natiSm. sciatica, lumbago pain in The hack are
spec Oily cured.
The Munyon Remedies act promptly and cure the
ri st obstinate diseases. A separate for each
dis. use. At all druggists. % ceEts n bottle.
IL rscnal Letters TO Pref. Munyon, 1865 Arch
street. Philadelphia Pa. answered with free med
zeal advice for any disease.