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The age-herald., 1897-08-05
RAILROAD MAGNATES
Representing the Southeastern Miss is sippi
 Valley Association Meet For Business.

 Chicago. Aug. "A session of the Southeastern Mississippi Valley assoca- tion was held today at the Chicago Beach. hotel. The meeting was called to discuss routine business of interest to the roads represented only.
 The following roads were represented at the mfseting: Alabama Great South ern, Alabama and Vicksburg, Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham. Louis vile ard Nashville, Memphis and Charleston, Mobile and Ohio, New Or leans and Northwestern, Southern rail- way and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
 The meeting was presided over by M. P Washburn, the chairman of the asso- citation. The meeting will continue until tomorrow evening.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
FIRST BALE OF COTTON. 5
eold at Montgomery Brought sla Cents
 Death by Smallpox, Etc.

1olq-ht montgomery bfOukho OH OSAss
 Death by sunstroke-Smallpox, Etc.
 Montgomery. Aug. 1A-(special)- first bale of cotton grown this year was received here by Lehman, Durr & Go. It was grown by W. J. Melton, of Pine Apple. The first bale sold in the city was that shipped here by MT. John A. Wadsworth. It was sold to Stone & Hammond at S15 cents psr pound.
 The application of Parsons, Stokes and Brown and others charged with con- spiracy in the murder of Patterson, for bail, has been denied by Judge Sayre. The hearing for aw Tit of habeas corpus will come up in the supreme court. The friends of the colored man, Patterson, who was shot down in the Baptist church last week. have decided to hold a memorial meeting in the theater of his death next Monday night. The sher- diff and his men fear trouble may result if any of the friends of the persons ar rested attend.
 The board of equalization. which has bzen in session here for the last few day, closed it's labors this afternoon. While it has increased the revenue very
 
 any taxpayer.
 There has been exceedingly few com plalnts because nearly all of the work done by the board has bsen upon the lines of equalization.
 MT. James B. Thomas, of the corner of Scott and Decatur streets, and an em- ploye at the Western railway shops, sus- tained sunstroke while at work this af- ternoon and died within twenty minutes after being carried to his home. The de- ceased leaves a widow and three chill dFen.
 There have been reported two more cases of smallpox. All the patients are doing we'll and the strfctest kind of quar- antine is being maintained. Informa- tion was received here late this afternoon that the report that Nashville had quar- antined against Montgomery was errone- ous. Nashville, according to a telegram from Mayor Mccarthy, has not quaran- tined against any city.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
On a Tecl,nicaIitv.

"I see your friend Giltedge, the banker, has had some hard luck lately" "How was that?''
 He was out fishing, and the shore caved in with him, and he swallowed about a gallon of water before they could get him out. :"
 ''That was pretty rough" @it os
 'Yes, but that wasn't all. He was arrested afterward for taking in draft when he knew the bank to be broken" Detroit Free Press.
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dueting of propsr-y of the Monongallela Coal company or hs employees. The text of the writs covers everything that can possibly be construed in4o an infringe ment of the rights of corpora tions. and especially prevents all flu ure agitation in the vicina.y of the Monongahe1a mines.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Paris Milk Supply.

Paris consumes 209, 1000, 900 liters of milk a year, which comes to about only two-fifths of pint daily for each in habitant. City COWS yield 2l,000. 900 hters; suburban COWS within axadius of l2 miles, 53. 000, 900 liters; the re- maining 53, 900, 900 liters come by rail ircm greater distance.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
German Will Retire

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Washington Post this morning quotes a prominent Maryla nd democrat who is described as a devoted personal friend of Senator German to the effec1 that the Maryland senator will n5t be candidate for re-elec- tfon after his present term; Senator Cor man will have served twenty-four years
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Crushed to Neath

Paris, Aug. 4-The Marquis de Bouthelier was crushed to death today between a moving tram car and the pal ing around new buildings in course of construction for the Paris exposition for 1900. The Marquis wife was one of the victims destroyed in the charity bazaar last Nav
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Eailnre at Huntsville.

Huntsville. Ala. Aug. 4.-(SpeciaD. Shields & Shields general merchandise made a general assignment today, mak- ing Samuel Adler assignee. The assign ment was a surprise to the patrons of the establishment. Assets $5,000 to s6,0O0; liabilities S5,00Q
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
A Sweeping Reduction

Parkelsburg. W. Va. Aug. 4.-Judge Jackson, in the United s3aates couN this afternoon granted A sweeping injunction restraining E. ". Debs and his associates from In any way Interfering with or nno- i.sSt.ng t.h-A management or theE con-
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
A White Rnpe Tiend

- Raleigh, N. G.. Aug. A special to the News and Observer ite1fs of another rape inlh.E state. This time it is a whfts man, Henry Jackson. Hts victim is a r'espectabi young woman, Miss Blanche Rodgers, niece of the present. sheriff of Beaufort county
The age-herald., 1897-08-05

Plants growing near the sea have thicker leaves than those growing in- land. Apparently the sea salt is the cause of this phenomenon. as plants cul- dvated in artifioially salted soil yield Thicker leaves.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Drowned in the Current

Sigourney, Ia.. Aug. -Four girls were drowned in Skunk river near Lancaster lane today. They were the daughters of PiAis,e PemT,le, aged 2. F. and l4, and the other was a Miss Daws. They were caught in the current while wadlng.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Got a Good Plum.

Washing, on, Aug. 1.-The presid mt has appointed Alfred E. HolJon to be United States attorney for the western district of North Carolina.
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Making Soups From Fruit.

Fruit soups are made from sweetened and thickened fruit juices and can be made from entrants, oranges, cranber- ries and mixture of entrants and rasp- berries Press sufficient fruit to make one pint of juice. Moisten tablespoon ful of arrowroot in little cold water, add to it gradually a pint of boiling water and add sugar according to the na- ture of the fruit used. Let this puree stand a moment, then take from the fire and add the fruit juice. At serving time fill punch bowl half full of crack ed ice, pour in the fruit soup, and it is ready to serve. These fruit soups are usually served at the beginning of Q company luncheon. Mrs. s. T. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
TERSELY TOLD.

Judge Boarman. of the United Sntes court. arrived in the city yesterday as noon. He Eas on his way to New. Or
The age-herald., 1897-08-05
Notice Sale Land for Division.
The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Probate Court. July 26, 1897.
Estate of James Wilson. Deceased

Estate of James Wilson. Deceased. This day came W. H. Wilson and Cum ningham Wilson, executors of said estate, under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein and be- longing to said estate, for the purpose of division among U.e heirs, upon the ground that the same cannot be equitably divided among the heirs without a sale thereof It is ordered that the 9th day of Septern- Der, 1897, be appointed day for hearing such application, at which time all parties in interest appear and contest the same, if they think proper.
 NJ T. PORTER,
 Judge of Probate. 7-oo-oa -2xU
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
WHITENING THE HANDS.

To have real soft, white, beautiful
hands requires great deal OF time
and attention, some Judgment and a
naturally good hand to start with.
The hands must not be exposed TO sun
or wind, and they must be kept scrr:-
pulously clean. It is not enough that
the hands are washed several times
every day they should be thoroughly
soaked in hot water, with some fine
soap, and when perfectly soft, must
be rubbed very gently to remove all
spots or roughness and % far as posi-
BILE to loosen the skin from around the
nails at their roots. While still wet,
put few drops of glycerine into one
hand and rub thoroughly all over the
hands until no more will absorb. Then
pat them with soft towel until dry.
It is great mistake to rub the skin
with harsh crash. 1t is likely to break
the surface of the cuticle and caase
roughness and cracking Of the skin.
Wearing gloves at night, with tho use
OF little pomade or cold cream, will
do very much toward keeping the
hands in good condition.-Am
Cu!tiYator.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
The Colorado Desert.

The most famous Of waste places in
America, the Colorado Desert, is poDu-
larly regarded as an empire Of hopeless
sterility. the silence of which will never
be broken by the voices Of men. But
the great desert is the life work Of the
Colorado river. The scientific men Of
the University Of Arizona have anal
wed these waters and found that the
actual commercial value OF the fertiliz-
Ing matter which would be deposited
upon each acre by irrigation amounts,
in tic course Of year, to S9.07. What,
then, is the potential value Of the land
which this river has created in centu-
ries? The products Of the region in
cludc oranges and the dates Of COM
merce The place is more like Syria
than any other part Of the United
States, and the daring imasinations
may readily conceive that here a new
Damascus will arise, more beautiful
than that Of old.
With the occupation Of the Colorado
Desert, and Of the great peninsula
which adjoins it, a powerful impulse
will be given to agriculture, mining and
commerce in n vast region now little
paoplcd. One Of the inevitable conse.
Guences will be the rise Of San Diego
to the proportions Of a large city-prob.
ably the largest in the southern par,
Of the coast--"Our Great Pacific Com
monwealth." by William Z. Snythe, il
the December Century.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
DHESSlIAKING AN ART,

Writing on the subjec! OF practical
dressmaking in the Woman's Home
Companion, Mary katharine Howard
says:
"The day has come when dress
makers can and do look upon their
calling as profession that commands
respect. They are now, right'u!ly
termed artists. and are just as much
entitled to the name of artist as the
men and women who create lile.llke
statues from marble, or who with pen
Gil and colors reproduce nature with
master strokes, providing she does the
work copscientiously, with careful
thought and study, with always re-
gard for the eternal fitness of things.
No class of women anywhere has &c
complished as much and made as mnch
progress with so little help as have the
drcssmakers. Artists, doctors, law
yers and people in all professions have
recourse: to Libraries whose shelves are
filled with books containing valuable
information and assistance in their
line, but there is curious dearth Of
literature on subjects useful to either
the professional or amateur dress
maker. While We hove many Amerl.
can and foreign fashion journals suf'
fciently versatile and fetching in their
styles of fabric and details OF cut in
dress, there is nothing to tell how to
cut, tit, haste and sew, or the why's
and wherefores Of doing certain things
in certain ways to obtain the best re.
suits. Dressmakers arc prone to sell
fshness, and keep good points they
may discover in their line to them.
selves: while in other professions more
liberality is shown in this particular,
and new IDEAS are published und spread
broadcast for the good Of oil interested
IN the same line OF thought and study.
Until this narrow mindedness is over
come, and dressmakers become more
altruistic, they will labor to disad.
vantage. Many women who have
talent for creating handsome, stylish
and we'll fitting gowns are denied the
opportunity of showing their ability
in THE line, all for the want Of oppor
tunity to educate their propensities,
and friendly, sympathetic hand oil
encouragement from those whose
knowledge is sufficient to lead the less
fortunate. Dressmaking, when not
properly understood, means the hardest
and most wearing drudgery in which
y woman can engage. But properly
studied, and precticed accordingly. il
made comparatively easy and very re-
muperative.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
CAPRICE IN NECKWEAR.

A new caprice in neckwear is odd
and quaint in the extreme. There Is
a collar Of stiff null or taffeta glece,
and it is cut in deep scallops, and
these are made very wide on the lips,
SO that when they are sewed together
they form deep flutes, while the
scanned parts curl up like the petals Of
flower. They are made to fit
the top of the neckband snugly,
but are very full around the lower
part. They are edged and bordered
with very narrow black thread lace
edging and insertion. There are cuffs
to match, fitting tightly. at the wrists
and harlng widely at the top.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

times would get so blind, could not
see for several minutes.
coults not stand very long without
feeling c;ck and vomiting. | could not
breathe a long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
also had female weakness. lntlam-
nation Of ovaries. painful rnenSirua'
ton, displacement Of the womb, Itch
ing q the external parts, and ulcera-
ton Of the womb. Illavc had al these
complaints.
The pains had to stand Ware some
thing drca,!f;:l. My husband told nue.
to try q bottle Of Lydia L. Pinkham's
medicine. which did, and after taking
it for q while. was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound hope every woman
who suffers vii! take your Compound
and be cured Mrs. }. $. Mct,L'.As,
10 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, Ill. .
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

graduate Of the ligh school, has q
position as cashier in the leading dry
goods store of the place, at u salary of
ten dollars week. Her duties oc.
cupy her six days in the week, from
eight in the morning until six in the
afternoon, and two evenings until nine
o'clock. Only her Sundays and four
evenings IN each week are available for
recreation, church work, family inter.
course, the interchanges Of social life,
and for self-culture. AS she has no
board to pay, her income OF five hun
dred dollars enables her to dress we'll,
and though she spends money freely,
she has already nice little sum laid by
in the savings bank. Meantime her
mother with the aid of an Indifferent
girl, to whom she pays three dollars
and half week, and whose board and
waste amount to as much more, cares
for the household, sending out the
washing and ironing.
Suppose the daughter should give up
her position in the store in order to
help at home, having persuaded her
mother to dismiss the maid Of all
work, and to pay her what would thus
be saved, namely, seven dollars week.
Her duties in this capacity, shared
by her mother Us in the past-for in q
family Of seven one pair Of hunds can
not we'll do everything-would leave
her free for OF least three hours every
afternoon; she would also have all her
evenings and, as a rule, one or two
mornings in each week, she would find
an hour or more at her own disposal.
In these leisure hours she would find
time for her own sewing, including
dressmaking, and thus would be able
to save the amount of her drcssmaker's
bills-probably fifty dollars in the
coucse Of the year. There would still
be ample time for study and for social
duties as we'll Us for benevolent and
charitable work. All told, her income
above her expenses would be less than
at present by about one hundred dol.
lars; and, if she were earning money
III order to aid in the support of the
family, this sum would be worth con-
bidering. But, under the circum'
stances, she might we'll regard her loss
in dollars and cents as more than over
balanced by the gain in freedom from
confirming hours, and in leisure for the
cultivation OF her mind and for efforts
in behalf of others.
Nor would the advantage be all on
one side. The mother, relieved of
the worry OF inefficient tlme-serving
"help" by the intelligent, interested
serv1ce Of her daughter. would grow
young again in the delightful COM
panionship and sympathy OF the lively,
loving girl.
1t is not claimed that homework is
as remuneratlve as some other employ
ments, Tor that the position OF q ''do-
mestic" is suited TO the taste or TO the
social standing OF the average AEeri-
can girl; but where remunerative en-
ployment is sought, as it so often ie,
not from necessity but in accordance
with the enterprising fashion OF the
day, some such business arrangement
as has been outlined, which has its
parallel in OF least few homes, graft.
ties the spirit of independence while
it fosters the domestic taste and knits
together the members OF the family in
the bonds of mutuel he]plulness.-
New York Independent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
FASHION NOTES,

Buckles six inches wide, and bent to
fit the figure, are used for the backs
of ribbon belts.
A gorgeous hatpin is often the only
touch OF color on the fashionable
chspeau OF the season.
A charming hat has q moderately
vide briu, which is rolled high at ono
side. Against the rollea.up portion is
q large rosette O; crepon. The trim.
ming is Of loops and ends Of crepon
over net foundation, and band of
feather trimming that passes from the
rolled.up side around the crown to the
back, and is there attached to wire,
and form: an end standing upright
behind large loops.
A very natty toquo Of black gauzo
and beads is shown. 1t has brim OF
beaded material il very open lattice
pattern. Inside OF this is a puff Of
bright color showing through the
meshes OF the net. The crown is al.
most concealed by loops and puffs Of
the material, portion OF them lined
with bright color, the others IN black.
A large, high cluster OF aigrets is SGT
in at the back of the crown.
A stylish round hat is in sailor shape,
with a narrow brim. A roll Of velvet
surrounds the crown, and from this is
q miniature forest OF slender feathers.
There must be thirty or forty of these
standing up IN close mass in front Of
the crown of the hat. Back OF these
feathers are number OF theavy loops
CT piece velvet, and to cover the place
where they are attached to the crown
are soft bows Of the velvet. Under
one side Of the brim is cluste. OF fine
velvet flowers.
! novelty hat has moderately vide,
very stiff brim, slightly rolled up on
either side. The crown is high, and
wider at the top than at the lower
portion. Around the crown is wide
band Of fancy ribbon, with very
large, fiat buckle at the front. One
side of the hat has no trimming other
than this band, while Of the other side
the space between the crown and the
brim is entirely filled in with loops Of
velvet, lined with silk, birds.of-para'
disc aigrets aud close.curling Ostrich
tips
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
HorsEWoRK FOR GIRL GRADUATES.

In these days when so many young
women look forward to a career, the
unobtrusive sphere Of the home is Of
ten overlooked.
Passing by all that might, from the
standpoint of sentiment and tilial
pietv, be said in favor of the old-fasn.
toned, and at present, much despised
occupation OF housework, let US look
at it from a purely business point OF
view.
Here is family in moderate cir
sunstances, living in 8 New England
,euntry tosn The Oldest sugatfr,
~~~N-->SeeH>k% &S>Axt ~ Ty~e
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
The Same COIOrS.

They were talking OF their absent
cons ana the fact that each Of the gen
1lrnpu had boy in Il different college
did not prevent them from anlicab!y
discussing their various prospects, Gold.
on DAYS gives the conversation.
"Wrll,' said one Of them. lit won't
no long before the athletic season; and
Then guess well hear something from
the orange and blue
"Yes.' was the reply. "and therc'll he
some shouting done by the blue anu
gray"
"Uf course" re.oined the third man.
sand as my boy has gone to Princeton,
I'll have to put in 4 word for the black
and orange; but it doesn't make such
q great deal Of difference. The boys
are bound 70 come out under the same
coors in the end
NO." said one.
"Can't be arranged" exclaimed the
other.
"Oh yes. it can
gro what colors 90 You refer:"
"Black and blue
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
BOWS ON BOOTIES.

The pretty fad Of trimming slippers
with velvet bows in color has come
back, black patent leather with purple
or vivid green bows being charming.
And, of course, they may match any
gown. The bow is perky butterfly,
of a small, loosely-built rosette, quite
different in character frome the black
silk bow that is equally fashionable on
patent leather should one prefer it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Some Queer Collections,

Every boy and girl is born collector,
whether Of stamps, coins, buttons, toys
or What-not. But for really odd collec-
tons, it takes a grown-up man or WON"
IN. Just think, all Indian rajah has
made collection Of toothpicks worth
thousands Of dollars! Many Of them
are OF the rarest workmanship and de-
sign and studded with costly jewels.
He even has toothpicks made Of walrus
"hiskers and elephant ivory.
The most curious miscellaneous col.
lection ever made was that Of an &C.
centric Scotchman, William Gordon,
who lived at GrahamstoWn, near Glas-
COW. He had an immense collection OF
he most varied description, including
':dZcs, gimlets, hammers, keys, jars,
| bottles, toothpicks, tops, marbles,
whips, toys Of all sorts, sizes. shapes
md materials. besides having an assert
.nent OF walking sticks and gold and
silver watches. Another eccentric col
!ector goes i'll for bottled battlefelds. as
ne calls them. He has about seventy;
! i've bottles, each bottle containing
tome Of the soil of historic battlefield,
i'll duly labeled.
Why wouldn't it be good plan for
come OF our high school boys to make
y collection Of bottled football grounds
where great games have taken place?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

they could
cnre me but
failed to do
SO.
| gave up
in despair
and took To
my bed. l
had dreadful
pains in my
heart,
fainting- "A
spells, Y
sparks be- '
fore my
my eyes
and some
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
other.

England manufactures perfumes on
very large scale, importing many of the
zmatprials from other countries. but also
making large use Of homegrown herbs
and flowers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
So.TO-lsuc for Fifty Cents.
"a La ~. ~

-ooste OF remove your desire for tobacco?
ra,es money. makes health and manhood.
T,,ro Guaranteed. 80 cents and @l.OO, at all
druggists.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

JUST try q 10c box of Cascarcts. the fines:
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

During the Franco-pr'ssian war the cost
to the French "ation OF each Prussian killed
o-as zoo 900.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

WHEN bilious or costive. eat q CAscaret
candy cathartic: cure guaranteed: Zoe, 25c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

The largest Krupp guns have a range OF
seventeen miles and fire two shots a minute.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

Canton. o.. put the unemployed at improv-
ing roads. Los Angeles will put them Oh
street work.