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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
The Sliding Pole.

Firemen use the sliding poles in the
engine houses when descending from
the dormitory floors to the street floor
about their ordinary affairs, just as
they do when hustling down for fire.
1t is the quickest and easiest way to
go, and naturally they go that way al
ways. To a man not a fireman, how
ever, and so unaccustomed to it, the
commonplace use Of the sliding pole
seems at first strange. He has seen it
usually, perhaps only, from below; and
the use of it is associated in his mind
with the sound Of the gong, the pound
ing of the horses hoofs, the swapping
Of harness and the general hustle Of
preparation. To see the firemen come
dropping down the sliding poles into
this scene of activity seems all right. 1t
seems Ikea part Of The general scheme.
But if one who has been accustomed
only to seeing them come down the
poles in this way should happen at a
time of quiet in the house to be on an
upper floor, and instead Of seeing fire.
men shoot into view should see one sud-
denly and silently disappear, that sight
probably would at first be surprising to
him.
At first it seems strange to see any
man, fireman or not, slide down a pole
to start for his dinner, for instance, but
that is what the fireman does, and it is
Just the same if he is going below for
any duty in the house. He goes down
the pole habitually, because that is the
simplest and easiest way to go. But
he doesn't so back that way; easy as 1t
is to slide down the pole, 1t would be
mighty hard work to shin up it. When
the fireman goes up, then, like every
body else, he climbs the stairs.-New
York Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
Aired Handed Murderer.

Tetterine kills the germs Of letter, Eczema,
Salt Rheum, Ringworm and other skin diseases:
Most of these are caused by the existence OF
lnfinitesimal anamalculae. Tettertne murders
them at once and stops the agoniZing itch, then
1t soothes and heals the skin. At drug stores, or
by mail for so cents In stamps IT. Shuptrine,
Savannah. Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

During the last 20 years the railways
of the world have absorbed so, 900, 900
tons of steel, or almost half the total
product.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
c.-oann They ShonId Quarrel.

Two men are in love with the same
girl Good! Nov, it seems strange
that they should quarrel with each 9TH
err for being of the same mind. 1t Is
usually difference of opinion that In
yites conflict
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Northern papers are just awakening
to the fact that Mississippi is fatten-
ing a few cattle for the Chicago mar.
keta
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
Rocked on the Crest Of the Waves,

Tho landsman, tourist or commercial traveller,
speedily begins, and not only begins, but con.
tfnues, to feel the extreme of human misery
during the transit across the tempestuous At
lantic. But if, with wise prescience, he hes
provided himself with a supply OF liostetter.s
Stomach Bitters, his pangs are promptly m1tl.
gated and then cease ere the good ship again
drops her anchor. This is worth knowing, and
thousands of our yachtsmen, summer yoyagers
tourists and business men do know 1t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

>"Do you know your neighbors, the
Llppertonsf' mo, we don't know
them at all; they merely used to lend
us their lawn mower last SUMNER
Chicago Record,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

NJ, i. Thompson & Co.. Druggists, Couders
port, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Care is the best
and only sure cure for catarrh they ever sold.
DI1lggistS sell it. 15c,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Over 100000 cured Why not let No To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire Tor tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 70 cents and sl.oo at all
druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
Hereditary Crime.

Judge-How did you come to steal
this chicken?
Prisoner-Heredlty, your honor.
Judge-What do you mean, sir!
Prisoner-My ancestors landed on
Plymouth Rock.-New York Tribune
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
A HEALTHY WIFE
Is a Husbands Inspiration

A sickly, half-dead-and-alive woman,
especially when she is the mother OF a
family, is q damper to all ioyousness
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medicine
Mrs. w. PICKBRT. Van Siclen and Blake
AYES, Brooklyn. N. Y, Oct. q, 1894.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

It is calculated that by the end Of
the year 5000 there will be 1, 700, OO0,-
900 English-speaking persons on the
globe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing lnfiamma'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Japan has set herself to cancel her
eatire present Indebtedness by the
year 1889, and she bids fair to do so. :
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR.. S. Fl. RUSHING.
La

ALEXANDRIA, La
81 Residence on Fourth and Washington
streets. Office and Hospital on Fourth and
DeSdto streets. Surgeon for the Texas and
Pacific and Houston, Central Arkansas and
Northern Railroad Companies. Ali will be
promptly cared for upon application.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

A 4-year-old boy in Georgia is said to weigh
20 pounds, wears No. hat and No. {
IhOe
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

In 1913 all slaves were freed in the French
possessions in the West Indies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

In Persia nobleman's wealth is judged
from the number of his slaves.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23
No.To-Bac for Fifty Ceuts

Six hunters have trapped 225 foxes within
ten miles Of Gardiner, Me-, during the winter
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Each salmon produces about 2o,ooo.OO(
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous:
ness after first day use Of Dr.. Kine's Great
Nerve Restorer $2trial bottle and treat!se frea
On. r. 81. KLINE, Ltd, ISL Arch ST., lhAla.,fa
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

The leek is indigenous to Switzerland, from
whence it was introduced into this country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

feeling of suffoeation and alarm, she
must at once regain her strength.
1t matters not where she lives, she
can write a letter. Mrs. Pinkkam,
of Lynn, Mass., will reply promptly
and without charge. The following
shows the power of Lydia i. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, accom-"
panied with a letter of advice:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-1 have SUI
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation OF the
womb, and this spring, being in such a
weakened condition, caused nc to flow
for nearly six months. Sot2e time
ago, urged by friends, l wrote to you
for advice. After using the treatment
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

Statistics show that women marry
later in life than they used to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe: l0c,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

When bilious or costlve, eat O Cascaret,
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; l0c., ESQ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

The largest business houses in Mexico arc
closed for an hour and half in the middle OF
the day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-23

in the home.
l sometimes
marvel at
the patience
Of some hus-
bands.
Ifawonan
finds that
her energies
are tagging
and that
everything
tires her,
her sleep is
disturbed
| by horrible
dreams,
and that
| she often
| wakes sud.
| denly in the
4
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
A Quaint Ola Bit of Germany.

The Spreewald is the subject of pa
per in the Century by Charles de Kay,
Consul General to Berlin, who writes
under the title of IAN Inland Venice"
Mr.. de Kay says: Strange indeed that
so near Berlin so old-time and curious
a community could have remained rea-
sonably uncontaminated by the hordes
of picnickers The Spreewald is too
near q great capital for foreigners to
hear much Of it. The museums and pal
aces of Berlin, the palaces of Potsdam,
absorb all the spare energy of foreign
visitors. And for convenient outTiights
It Is a little too far for most burghers
of Berlin. Some have country places
| in and near the Spreewald. Many visit
| n occasionally 1t is favorite place
for people from Dresden and Leipzig
who can give several days TO exploring
It's watery labyrinths; especially fec the
teaching guild Is it favorite resort
Every village has Its inns, and at Burg
where Vendish services are held in the
old church and the costume remains
the most antique, there are several ia
mons tayerns. One is the Bleachery
where Frederick the Great established
colony of dyers and weavers who
|, have all disappeared. although the ar
y is still practlced by private me ms TO
personal use in many farm houses. Blu
the fine green, orange, pink and lila
head-dresses-th wodzewansH ri
bishko-and the turquoise gray and vel
low skirts are now bought at Cottbus o
, | in Berlin.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
boom of the Locomotive.

About one hundred years ago Oliver
Evans, the inventor, was rash enough
to say that the time would come when
his high pressure locomotive would
take people after breakfast in Wash
ington and get them to New York for
supper. The idea of covering over 200
miles in this time was, of course, pre-
posterous, and he was the butt of
many a Joke. But when the rails were
finally laid, which was not so many
years ago, the passengers soon began to
want more speed, and thus 1t has gone
on. Americans accept inventions az
marvels for a whole day sometimes
and then demand more. Some people
have been known TO complain Of the
telephone.
But the locomotive has been faith
full old friend. Locomotive Engineering
goes so far as to say 1t was always
kept equal to any speed requirement.
put upon It," and that the only obsta
cles to fast trains half century ag,
were the tracks and the lack Of sig
mails. and the absence Of efficient mean
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
Amusing Ignorance.

The written civil-serviee examina-
tons for policemen in New York have
been sneered at as part of visionary
scheme. The ignorance displayed by
some of the unsuccessful applicants
for appointment might have had free
course in an official position, how
ever, and to the public loss, had no
such test been used. Extracts from
what these applicants for police serv-
Ice wrote about Abraham Lincoln in
clude some extraordinary statements.
One wrote:
"He has bin a Presented of New
York City," Another declared that in
1868 Lincoln was 'nomanited in place
of Buchanan whoe's term of office ex-
pired in that year."
"Mr. Lincoln" according to another
applicant, had many engagements In
war, and was bound to be victorious
especially at the battle of Gettysburg
| when he swept al before him."
OF Lincoln's tragic death il was vari
ously said that be was killed mt Chi
cago, 1864" also that he was assisatct
In 1S77at fonrd's Theater Boston" sho
In Booths theater in Philadelphia; :
died at his home in Long Branch.
The assassin Is spoken of as Garfield,
"Geteay," and "Decota."
One candidate said Lincoln "lct tn
Donkey go fred" another that he FIRE
all the negros in the world" In ger
eral, the applicants seem to hav
agreed, as one wrote, that 1--WE hav
sertinly had very few like unto Lii
coin"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
Gas from Sawdust.

The town of Deseronto, in Canada,
where there are several large lumber
mills, is partially lighted by gas made
from sawdust. The sawdust Is charg-
ed in retorts which are heated by a
wood fire, the gas from the retorts
nassing into series of coils and thence
into the purifiers, which are similar
to those used for coal gas. Lime Is
the principal purifying agent employ
ed. When it passes out of the retorts
the gas possesses an odor much less
disagreeable than that of ordinary
lighting gas, and resembles somewhat
that of smoke from fire OF green
wood or leaves. The works In use are
small. turning out daily $40 cubic me-
ters of gas, for the production of which
about two tons of sawdust are requir
ed. A man and boy furnish all the la
bor needed at the works. The gas II
an ordinary burner gives an illumina
ton of about eighteen candle power
The best quality comes from resinou
woods. A quantity Of 100 kegs 0
sawdust leaves residue OF twenc
kegs Of charcoal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
Firht FOR q Tree,s Lie.

The oldest tree in the great botanical
garden, the Jardin des Plantes, at Par
Is. is an acacia, planted 230 years ago.
This tree is described by La Nature as
heing covered with wrinkles of old
age" and supported on "crutches." 1t
has. with difficulty, withstood recent
tempests. Its wounds have been COW
cred with plasters, and its failing
trunk and branches bound and stiffen-
ed with rods and braces. A determined
effort is being made to save it's life,
and much qualification is expressed
because it has, this season, once more
put forth leaves. But the managers OF
the garden have posted bulletin an
nounclng that another tempest will bt
likely to end the old trees career.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
The TeIescriptor.

Among recent interesting inventions
for the transmission Of intelligence at
a distance is the '.teleseriptor," which
might, perhaps, be described as
writing telephone" 1t consists of a
machine resembling a typewriter,
which, instead of printing its letters
and words on the spot, sends them tel
graphically to similar instruments In
distant places connected with 1t by
wire. The receiving instruments are
arranged to work in perfect accord with
the sender, and they print the dispatch
on paper. In order TO send dispatch,
1t is first necessary to inform the re-
ceiver by signal, whereupon, the re-
celving instrument being thrown into
connection, no further attention need
be paid to 1t, as the dispatch VIII be
received and printed automatically
and can afterward be read at leisure,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

doctor told me would have to go TO a
hospital before I would getwel. lhad
female trou bles in their worst form, s. /
fered untold agonies every month +; r'y
womb tipped back to my backbone. had
headache, hysteria, fainting SPELLS Itch
ing, leucorfhna.
"My feet and hands were cold all
the time, my limbs were SO weak that l
could hardly walk around the house;
was troubled with numb spells. l fol-
lowed Mrs. Pinkham's advice. have
taken four bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, one bottle
of her Blood Purifier, one package Oh
her Sanative Wash, and am entirely
cured. Minis. LOUISA PLACE, $50 Bel
mont St., Brockton, Mass.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
Mnisnerre,~


Shakespeare, who rendered eloquent
tribute to the native authority of kings,
lords and military commanders, sell
dom shows like respect in his treat
ment of civic dignitaries. Justice
Shallow and Dogberry, for instance,
are SO deliciously absurd that their
sayings have often been criticised as
too good to be true. Perhaps: but they
can occasionally be pretty closely par
alleled, COL
There Is something quite in the
Shakspearian manner in the simplicity
of a former magistrate of Newbury-
port, In the old days of queues and ruff.
fled shirt bosoms, A case was being
tried before him In which the accused
who stautly denied the charge, was as
serted to have stolen from gentleman
a new set of shirts.
"A pretty story that ] should take his
shirts" exclaimed the irate cIlprit
but when he was searched momen
later, 1t was revealed that he was a
the moment arrayed in the whole six
one over the other. The good justic,
was shocked.
"Whata villain" he exclaimed Thel
he added reproachfully, "Why didn'
you tell me you were villain? WI.
didn't you save the time of the court
the spectators and the witnesses, b
owning up you were villain in til
first placeW
A few years later constable Of tn
same town made remark worthy G
Dogberry himself. A knot of little boy
had been hanging about the entrauC
to the town hall before public NEE
ing. AS the officer came in sight, a
ran away but one, and TO this lor
youngster he addressed his orders,
a tone of mingled dignity and wrath.
''Disperge" he commanded. "Di
perge, say. We can't have no bllrlas
herew
The awed youth did not dispense, b
he moved on,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word CASroRlA," and
PITCHERS CASTORIA,' as our Trade Mark.
I, Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of PITCHERS cAsroRIA,"
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature Of CHAS. II. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original " PITCHERS
CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes
of the mothers Of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is
the Kind yoH haze allVays bought, and has the
signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper No one has authority from me to use
my name except The centaur Company OF which
Chas. II. Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

Of stopping the trains. How human
this sounds. II we only had the right
sort OF track, the proper warnings, aud
the power TO stop. how many Of US
would arrive at our destinations IN
time to sup on success and prosperity
instead OF getting side-tracked or
wrecked.
1t is a fact, however, that the loco
motive has kept strictly up with the
times, and a few OF US care TO travel
faster than on the limited trains that
allow us to break our fast In Wash
ingtOn and take our luncheon In New
York-a beggarly five hours of smooth
four II the railroads wanted to do 1t.
But the faithful old puller, varying in
size from the shifting, II not shiftless
busybody that puffs around stations,
to the marvellous machine of a hundred
tons, is reading the handwriting along
Its tracks. The electrical motor, dumpy
and ugly, is preparing to retire its
handsomer rival 1t is like a mean
| little torpedo boat sending the beauti
| full full-rigged man-of-war into retire
ment; but it represents force, and force
rules. Millions upon millions of dollars
are represented in these locomotives
but even millions cannot prevent tn,
advance Of invention. And so, after /
while, the old locomotive may be a
rare as the old street car horse; but lie
us be grateful for what 1t has done
and admit that the man was almos
right when he called 1t ''the plowshar
of civilization" for wherever its whis
tie has been heard progress has foun
way and the furrow has been pillow
ed.-Leslies Weekly,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

1.-THE judges of the United States
courts have, with rare exceptions, been
men Of excellent legal ability and OF
high character, writes ex-President
Harrison in The Ladies' Home Journal
1.-THE bar has sometimes complained
that judges were arbitrary and not al
ways as suave and respectful III their
treatment of the members of the bar as
they ought to be. Perhaps there has
been in particular cases ground for such
complaints, but the cases have been
few. Manifestations of rudeness and
passion are inexcusable in judge. he
must be deferential if he expects defer
ence. He should be patient and even
tempered, for the case is sure to go his
way in his own court. And, on the 9TH
er hand, the bar should Always give its
powerful aid to support the influence OF
the courts, for the judicial department
is the keystone of our government ano
assaults upon it threaten the whole
structure of the stately arch"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
Maunetized by lightning.

Among the curious effects ascrloeu
to lightning is the magnetization OF
parts of rocks struck by 1t. The exist
ence of such magnetized rocks mas
long been known, but the supposition
that their condition was due In many
cases to lightning has only recently
been confirmed by DR.. Folgheraiter
among the walls Of ancient buildings
on the campagna near Rome. He found
strongly magnetic points and zones In
the walls, precisely like those OCCASION
ally encountered in rocks. The tact
that the magnetization often included
more than one block of stone In the
wall was regarded as proving that the
magnetic property had been acquired
after the building was erected, and the
agency of lightning was Indicated by
neighboring cracks in the walls,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

You follow the rules exactly 100000
your words
Address MONEY-BACK San Francisco n
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

The readers of this paper will be pleased
IN learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
i'm all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the olood 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 nature in doing its work. The
proprietors 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, FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
To study Plant Diseases.

An experiment station for what has
been called the "viyisection of plants"
has been established by the Depart
ment of Agriculture in Washington.
Somewhat similar stations exist else
where. but it Is said to be the intention
to make this more extensive than any
other. Valuable results are expected
from the study of the diseases of plants,
and 1t has long been suggested that
this may lead to the employment of
"plant doctors" just as now we have
doctors for men and animals.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07
The Tone of Bells.

Many persons suppose that the vary
ing tones of the bells in a cathedral
chime depend chiefly upon the size and
thickness of the different bells. But
a writer in the Scientific American
saws that the tone is governed by the
protuberant ring of metal on the
fiange of the bell little back from
the edge. The bell-founder who de-
sires to impart a particular tone to a
bell is very careful about the thickness
which he gives to this ring and its di-
mansions are calculated in advance.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-07

Some people sent coupons instead OF dcke WrOngEwe
,ount them The ticket" is the paper Ak an inches