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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
The Ground Breathes,

French e1perimenters have lately
brought out interesting facts about
tho circulation of air in the soil. It
appears that considerable oxygen is
absorbed by the roots Of plants, and
the supply of this oxygen is main.
tanned by air penetrating through the
minute interstices Of the soil. When
The ground is covered with water, or
when the molecules, or grams. Of coil
are dissolved in water and packed into
an impermeable mass, then air cannot
circulate below the surface. and vege.
tation suffers. The experiments 70.
ferred to show that lime or salt in the
soil solidify the earth molecules and
prevent their being dissolved and
packed by the action OF water; hence
the Importance Of lime in keeping the
ground open and permeable for the
circulation Of both sir and rainWater.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
v1cToR1A's LONG REIGN.

Tue Queen has not oaly outrcigned
all the sovereigns of Europe who were
on the throne when she succeeded, but
she has seen the end Of sixteen reigns
which began after hers. She has been
contemporary with five sovereigns in
Prussia, four in Russia, and two in
Austria. In the case of France,
she has seen the reign Of Louis
Philippe, the republic Of 1S4S, the
empi1e, and the republic OF
1870. In the internal affairs OF Eng
land she b as witnessed little less than
o revolution. When she camo to the
throne there were virtually no rail
ways. Now there is hardly village
without station within three or four
or four miles of it. But perhaps tho
greatest change OF all is in the condl'
ton of the people. Sixty years ago
the man with FL week was excep'
tionally fortunate. Now 81 week is
Getting to be regarded as the normal
rate Of wages. And yet sixty years
AGO the purchasing power OF IL Tor t.
man who drank tea and smoked was
ahont half what it is now. We have
dwelt elsewhere upon the Queens posi-,
tom in her own dominious, and will
onlv aay here that without question
sha "a the most striking figure in the
whole English speaking world. No
Oneen in history has ever won so great
an amount of love and respect'-Aon'
don SnoctatOr.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
have been granted by the United
States Government, you will receive

have been granted by the United
States Government, you will receive
two square dove.colored pamphlets
containing the information that you
wish in duly authorized form. The
first pamphlet covers all tho patents
that have been granted to women up
to July l, 1888. The seco nd pamphlet
is an appendix extendin e from the
latter date until the present. The
patents are arranged in chronological
order. Each page Is divid led into four
lensthwisu columns, heade ID as follows:
Number of patent, namo and address
of patentee, title OF invention, and
date when patent was issued. In this
way it is possible to lear n that Mary
Kies was the first woma n whose in.
vention received the proper sanction
OF Uncle Sam; that her in yention was
straw weaving with silk or thread, and
that it was patented on May 5, 1909.
Mary Brush, the inventor OF a corset,
comes next, her date be ing July 81.
1915. About every sixth woman in
ventor poses as the pa tentee OF a
corset. Next to corsets id popularity
come ''curl retairers," crimping irons
and the like. Cosmetics also play an
important part, and bustles are by no
means in the minority. Some OF tho
articles invented are by no means what
one might expect from women. Such
for instance, are 3 ''smoke stack for
locomotives" ';fenco rail" and a
"match and cigarette box" It is in.
teresting to note that large propor.
ton of the inventions scheduled in the
first pamphlet are merely improve
ments upon some article originally in
vented by man. But the appendix
registers different order OF things.
There the inventions are nearly all not
improvements, but the original articles
themselves. This shows the advance
that has been made in woman's
thought and action. Once she was
content merely to improve upon VIVA
man had already devised; now she
originates and devises for herself. -
New York Sun.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
FACE COVERINGS.

Wells yet are long, loose. full ct the
back, over the hair. New ones are of
white or black chiffon, with an inch
rutile of the same material around the
lower edge and ends. White or black
tulle over pink is often seen now.
But careful women refrain from OPP.
pesring in such mystical face cover.
lngs when in ordinary toilet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

Twenty millions of dollars or more
AVA expended in the vain effort to
,.t.ths boom town of Middleton
'',h H., the Sheffield CT America.
y. 1.r according to a correspondent
: ,,tbe Chicago Record, it shows scarce
i, py sign Of life' and many Of its
;,.;;ness houses are closed, with boards
'..oss their windows and doors. Cum
,,,,ena avenue, where lots once sold
!, GOO front foot, is grass grown,
n, weeds four feet high choke tho
I, ak Of the street railway. Iron and
,,,el works that cost over 81, 900, 900
,,s rusting, and predatory rats alone
;,bsbit big hotel that was crowded
18th proaigal guests few years ago.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
NEWEST OUTDOOR FAD FOR GIRLS.

Timidity must no longer be fash
ionable affection, for one of tho very
latest social fads demands bravery Of
q decided sort. Milking the COW is
the latest pose assumed by young
women, and it is one that requires a
good deal in the way Of background.
In the first place the hostess must
have good sized country estate. with
spacious lawns. Then she must give
o lawn fete for charity, in which the
chief and drawing attraction is the
spectacle of young women milking
COWS in the middle of the lawn. Play
ing pastoral is rather dangerous for
the young women and rather discern
ing to the COWS, but it is profitable
and future open air bazaars cannot
afford to dispense with it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
Gludness Comes

\1Jith & better understanding of tho
w transient nature Of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentlc ciforts--plcasantc efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
tho knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness arc not due to any actual dis
case, bat simply to q constipate<l condi-
zion Of tho system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupo Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is Che only
remedy with millions OF families, anais
everywhere esteemed so highly by ell
VINO value good health. Its beneficial
effects are duo to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without dcbilitating the
organs on which it nets. Its therefore
all important, in order to get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, thatyou havo the genuine article,
which is manufactured b. the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
lin tho enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II Inflicted with any actual disease, ono
may DO commended to Tho NEST slillful
physicians, but il il need Of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the wcll-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest cn4 is most largely
used and gives most general satistact io0-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
CASTOR OIL A HAIR TONIC.

The fashionable couture for young
women and girls is waved at the sides,
where it droops little. Small combs
hold these waves in place. The coil
at the back is placed rather high.
Castor oil, pure and simple, is said to
be m excellent tonic for the hair, used
once month.
1t is applied with small, fine
sponge, which is dipped in the oil and
rubbed on the scalp, the hair being
parted with the fingers. New York
Recorder.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
FASHION NOTES,

Sleeves are now very tight from
shoulder down to the wrists, with
frills or puts at the shoulders and
wrists.
Louis XVI. bodices are sometimes
trimmed with Marie Antoinette
fichu, edged around with piuked.out
ruching.
Red is to he the dominating color
in dress this winter. and there is red
in our hats, red Innings in our dresses
and wraps, and red gowns.
Vests, boleros and blouses are ex-
tremely coquettish and deliberately
trimmed, and so long as this remains
in fashion skirts must be simple.
Guipure epaulets are used to fall
over either plain or fancy sleeves. and
may be either composed entirely Of
the guipure or trimmed with lace.
Batisie. lawn and organdie dresses
have yokes made of lace insertion md
puHngs. These are trimmed around
the edges with rufles of lace or white
chiffon. !,
If only tho belt or sash, collar and
bows to correspond, are we'll chosen,
and made up with taste and elegance,
the plainest dress can be converted IN
to toilet tit for any occasion.
A pretty form of sleeve has plain,
tight sleeve az a foundation, with over
the shoulders full width of the ma
ter;al, gathered into the armho!e, and
formed into wings at the top.
Skirts, for walking purposes, are
made rather short, and with most OF
their fullness still at the back. All
attempts at trimming are progressing
Tut elowly-though progressing.
Blouse bodices hove plastrons, lace
jabots, revers or the ordinary linen
shirt front added as finish. They have
short, plain or undulating basques
and sometimes corselettes OF contrast.
ing colors.
The seasons new faced cloths arc
very fine in texture, light in weight,
and appear IN handsome shades in
| green, blue, dahlis, dark Burgundy
red, opal gray. fawn, and browns in
Vulnerable.
Silk waists of spotted or lowered
pattern have yokes made of ribbon
and lace alternating. In one model
the lace and ribbon are joined with
| cord, and this is drawn up SO Us to
produce tiny puffs, which are very
pretty and effective.
Printed China silks ore not in the
height OF fashion, but they are very
pretty tea gowns with front of plai1
silk. They are reduced in price until
in the large cities handsome patterns
and an excellent texture sell for fifty
to seventy-ive cents yard.
In the matter of sleeves, almost al
of the new ones are tight to the shout
der, and there set off by some sort Of
oddment, according to the taste OF
| the modiste. The mousquetaire sleeve
IS always snug. and wrinkled oil it,
length, usually set off at the shoulder
by small puff, filled with curled hair
being lighter than cotton.
While fashionable tailors and mod
istes will make great use of all the new
rough surfaced boucle cloths, tweeds
cheviots. cancels hair and bourett'
materials, smooth, elegant cloths vii
be employed in ma king some of tn
handsomest fur-edged costumes TO
the winter. Adviceb regarding TIL
fact come to American importers from
the best houses in London and Paris
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
WHY LILY Or THE VALLEY FAILS

one Of the most frequent causes of
'alIare with lily Of the valley is that
lse roots are too crowded. The remedy
y 10 thin them out by digging out
elumps here and there where the roots
sand thlckest, and manure the bare
'pls. Another cause Of failure is that
Wv fOOtS have been planted too deep.
ile crowns should be level with the
' surface or the ground or but very
"''le below it. 1t thrives best in :,
uaay Iocation.-Ncw England Home
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
WOMAN AS A DRUMMER.

Miss Rose Kellogg, for the past two
years resident OF Spokane, WASH,
has decided to become lady travel
ing man, and she is now on the road
for one OF flew York;s largest music
stores.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
INVENTIONS OF WOMEN.

1fvou send seventy-dve cents to the
patent Office at Washington with the
-eoneat that it forward you list OF
tha women inventors TO whom patents
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

CESTEEv1LLE, L. l., Sept. II. 1891.
VIM a recent journey to Alabama | have
hard from Jesuit Father OF Mobile College
, s,n wonderful cures from eczema etc., from
bs vseof TErrERINE.
" sI have several people Of my congregation
,,,t are suffering from eczema, letter, ETC.,
t ~. a number of years. Please send me two
S l., Nv mail, want to see what your TIT
, ,SuJs will do for them enclose one dol
NJ RHy. C. P. GADOURY.
,bo1 by mail for Soc. in stamps.
J, r. SHUpTRINE. Savannah. Ga.
: Something is sure to be accomplished by
he man who sticks to one thing.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
WOMEN IN AUSTRALIA.

The women workers in the colonies
are now turning their attention to
many new occupations. a few have
taken up farm lands; some are consid-
erins :@4arket gardening and others are
lnstituting silk-growins and silAworm-
raising as home industries.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
SHORT TRAINS FOR MATPONs

The return of short trains is immi-
nent. They will be used chiefly 10y
married women for indoor wear and
ceremonious visits, while younger wo.
men, even for these purposes, will
still cling to skirts that clear the
5iound.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
is rroiba;aly less gambling
ps'' ,ner;cans now than among
'a'pS INV other leading Nationality.
tsp tho Atlanta Constitution.

= Nation's literature has
4 a,''. . meridian and the dictiona-
'esD ~ d, written and men all agree
's, ,A he vital points III the language it
% w. aood sign to SEQ words shorten
' ., soften and sounds vanish. 1t, s., "
'D' w. neople are getting lazy. The
w. F',re in sound from "Caesar Angus
'' ~ 10 "saragossa" tells q history.
m w., men who said "Caesar Augustus"
-, ~, The world. Those who say
' ~ .,ooesa" can't conquer a little re-
bilious island.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
Appeal for Assistance.

me man who is charitable to himself VIII
listen to the mute appca! for asslI ts mace
y bis stomach. or his liver, IN the shape o.
W., ,.; n In reri0us of the gland that secretcs
H. Hsl h,Ie Hostetters Stomach bitters, my dear
y o,.I madam-as the case may be--'s what
w. W. y : onre. Hasten to use it, you are troubled
M Tth HEARTBURN, wind in the stomach. or note
mai vonr skin or the whites OF your eyes are
ufing sallow hue.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

Mrs, Winslow Soothing Syrup for children
;ee:hing. soitens tho gums, reduces indamma-
lion, allays pain cures wind collie. Csc. bottle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

The object of the manufacturers Of Dobbins' Elec-
tric Soap has been for Is years to make this soap o.
such supe Tor quality that it will give unircrsal
satisfecti0n. Lave they succeeded? Ask ycur
greer or.t. TAX, NJ o!he:. r
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

At least $3.50, 0oo, 900 worth OF British prop
srty is always on the sea.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

TlTsstopped free and permanently cured. No
fits after first days use OF DR. KrlNE's GREAT
Free 81 trial bott!ca,!d treat
ise. Send TO DR.. Kline. g3l Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

A wealthy Roman, in the reign Of Nero,
paid II, 200 for female flute player.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

The worlds nuvies arc estimated as en-
ploying G,000,093 men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

There are l540 machines or devices for the
OF cordage. twine and strins.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life

Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using easily and
forever, regain lost nannood, he made well,
strong, magnetic, full of new life and vigor,
take No-1o-Bac. the wonder-worker that
pounds in ten days. Over No,ND cured. Buy
Nc-To-B FAC from your own druggist. Under
absolute guarantee to cNre. Book and sample
free: Address sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago
or New York.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

WHEN bilious or costive, eat a Cascarot
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, Zoe. 25c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

JUST try o Zoe box OF Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made "
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
Vas Done Wonders.

Tina annual Seattle crop" Of New South
Wales Is about 100000.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

The cuDir was ut:: iel 9Th CT the fore.
arm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, Zoe.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-05
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Discover the opinion OF your enc.
emies, which is commonly the truest,
for they will give you no quarter, and
allow nothing to complaisance. Dry
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19
FOUNDING A UNIVERSITY.
Cleveland to Lay the Corner stone
at Washington.

:
WAsHIss eToN, Oct. ia signifi-
cant event in the advancement of
American education; will take place in
this city on next Wednesday after
noon, when will be laid the corner
stone of the hall OF history, the first
of the great group of buildings to
form the home of the now-well- known
American university. Last March
ground was broken for the university
gathering. President Cleveland has
been invited to layt the corner stone.
The ceremonies of the corner stone
laying are to begin at 2 o'clock, and
the following programme will be OBJ
served: Singing Of the American uni
Nersity hymn which has been COM
posed by Rev George Lansing Tay-
lor, Ii. d. of Connecticut There will
be a prayer, responsive reading of the
Scriptures, and addresses by the fol-
lowing: Bishop John F. Hurst. chan
ceilor of the university; ex-Gov. Rob
ert E. Pattison of Pennsylvania; Bish-
op w. A. Wilson, D.. D.. of Balti-
more; Rev. James M. Buckley, D. D..
editor of the Christian Advocate of
New York; Bishop Charles H. Fowler.
2. D.. of Buffalo, and Bishop Charles
c. McCabe. d. D., of Fort Worth,
Tex The laying Of the corner stone
proper will be according to the ritual
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
and after this the Masonic bodies and
other organizations will go through a.
ritual Of their own. Over 100000 will
be spent in the erection of the hall Of
history. and when completed the struc-
ture will be worthy to rank among the
foremost Of the magnificent govern
nlent buildings for which Washington
is celebrated. 1t will be constructed of
white marble.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19
sHARkEY AND FITz WILL. MEET.
Details of the Match Are Practically
Arranged.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 18.-The
National Sporting club has turned it's
attention to Robert Fitzsimmons. and
the prospects are that a match will be
made between him and Tom Sharkey.
The proposal made to Fitzsimmons by
the National club was that he engage
IN ten-round contest with SharlSev in
this city some time in December for a
purse of $4,000. This was the reply
received from Martin Julian, Fitzsim-
mons manager:
New York, Oct. Isl j. Groom. San
francisco; VIII match Fitzsimmons against
Sharkey on the following conditions: Purse.
$lp,UUO, winner to take all, and 81 900 for our
training and travelling expenses; club to de-
post $1,000 as forfeit money on signing ar,
licles, balance to be put up ten DAYS before
the match. Marquis of Queensberry rules
70 govern Either Silver or Houseman. of
chicago to referee. The match must take
place before Dec l. on account of orr match
with Corbett. Martin IuIian' ,
The National club has compiled with
t1tZsimmons' demands to the extent of
placing the S., 600 in the hands of a local
sEortlng man, but it firmly declines to
allow Fitzsimmons more than $500 for
expenses. Sharkey's only objection is
TO having the referee selected at this
stage Of the proceedings 1t is thought
that it will be definitely announced
within day or two that Sharkey and
F1tzslmmons are matched. In a later
wire Julian favored Dec S or 8 for the
contest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19
SAW ARMENIANs MAssACRED.
Turk From ConstantinopIe Tells of
the Awful Affair.

NEW YORK. Oct fS-Madji Rah
sian is Christian Turk who was one
OF the passengers on board of the La
Gascogne, which arrived today. He
comes to this country on business
trip. Through an Interpreter he told
about the nassacre5nf Armenians.4 He
was in Constantinoples during three
days massacre in August last During
the three days 10000 Armenians, he
said. We're slaughtered through the
empire. Wagons filed with bodies
were constantly passing through the
streets in Constantinople. Cart load
after cart load of these bodies were
dumped into the sea- The sight was a
sickening one. and what added to it's
horror was the fact that in these
wagons were the dead and dying, and
the feeble cries Of the wounded for re-
lease could be heard coming from the
carts, but the appeals were utterly un-
needed. Whether killed or wounded,
all were thrown into the sea. Mr..
Rahsian says that the Europeans have
rot been molested up to date He
added that they are leaving CONSTANT
nople. fearing that they may be at
tackled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19
WESTERN LEAGUE BASE BALL
MAGNATES IN SECRET SEES
SION AT CHICAGO.
MAY FREEZE OUT TWO TEAMS.
MINNEAPOLIS AND lSDTANAPoLI3
ARE THE ABSENT ONES, AND r
POSSIBLE SACRIFICES.
ECHO OF THE RECENT FIGHT
When the Two Clubs We're ON the
Offensive and Not the
Defensive.

Manager Coniskey, of the st. Paul
Base Ball club has been reported miss
ing for several days, no news of him
being obtainable from Moose lake, Carl
ton county, where he and a party of
friends We're supposed to be hunting
1t now appears, however, that Com
my" has been found, as witness the
following dispatch, received last night
from Chicago by the G o b e:
\ secret meeting of six magnates of
the Western Base Ball league was held
here today to formulate the opposition
In thel eague to plans of Managers
Goodnow and Brush, of Minneapolis
and Indianapolis. The men who took
part in the conference were Messrs.
Comiskey, of ST. Paul; Manning. of
Kansas City; Ellis, of Grand Rapids;
Vanderbeck of Detroit; Killilea and
Mack, of Milwaukee, and Lotus, of
Columbus 1t was said that special
pains had been taken to keep the Min
neapolis and Indianapolis managers in
ignorance of the meeting. However
that may be, it is certain that the mag
mates made no display of their pres
ence here, and that their actions indi-
Gated that they did not care to have it
hnOWn. PRESIDENT Johnson, OF Clncln-
natl, who has no love for Goodnow,
was also on hand, and took part in the
conference. The magnates put up at
one hotel but slyly held their meeting
In another hostelry. in order to avoid
reporters. The door was locked, but it
was learned that nearly all of the SEES
sion was given up to discussion of the
attempt of Goodnow and Brush to re-
organize the league and drop out sew
eral of the clubs. Manager -Conaiskey.
of st. Paul, was seen this evening and
attempted to laugh aUSy the story Of
secret conference. Failing in this, he
admitted that such conference had
been held. but denied that efforts were
being made to freeze out MINNEAPOLIS
and Indianapolis. Another informant.
however. said that Goodnow and Brush
had not been invited to attend. 1--WE
did nothing Of Importance" said Mr..
Comiskey. I'VE merely listened to the
report Of the delegates who went to
New York. League matters of vital
Importance to ourselves will be brought
up at the annual meeting"