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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
A Fierce Fight With Sharks.

Sharks are unusually plentiful and
daring among the reefs and keys of
Florida this season. The spongers and
wreckers have great trouble in conse-
quence, for their business compels
them to do more or less work beneath
the surface.
Two wreckers were out in small
boat sounding for Spanish schooner
that had foundered on the reefs of
coral atoll near Key West, and while
resting in their work they saw pilot
fish approaching them followed by two
sharks. The water was calm and still
and the big blue fms could plainly be
seen cutting the water. Almost in a
moment the foremost shark discovered
them, and, coming with q rush, struck
the boat with such force as nearly to
capsize it, The other fellow shot for
ward in similar manner; but, glanc-
ing to one side, caught in its huge
mouth the blade of one of the weighted
oars, and ground off large piece as if
the tough wood had been so much
cork. This it swallowed almost in
stantly; then describing long, grace
full curve in the water it turned about,
and once more came charging down
upon the boat. The men stood ready
to receive the second shock, and the
brute rushing with the velocity of an
arrow sprang clear above the surface,
projecting its jaws over the end of the
boat, which was drawn down and
swamped.
Having neither load nor ballast, the
light craft did not sink, but easily sup
ported the weight of the two men, who
nevertheless fully realized the peril
GUS position in which they were
placed. One of the wreckers, throw
ing his left arm around the mast to
steady himself, struck outward and
downward with the boats ax with all
his force. The blow fell fair upon the
snout of the shark that had caused the
boat to swamp and penetrated the flesh
to the depth of several inches and laid
it open to the bone. Meanwhile the
other wrecker had all he could do to
stand off the other shark. Striking out
with heavy handspike, he thrust the
end of the implement between the jaws
of the monster just as it rushed at him
with ,wide-open mouth. The shark
promptly seized the handspike in its
powerful grip, tore it from the mans
hands, and, rushing off through the
water, ground the timber into frag-
ments and swallowed them.
Shark No. l was now rolling about
on the surface short distance away,
apparently in great distress; and its
mate, passing in that direction and
seeming the blood, Immediately
pouuced upon the wounded creature
and tried to make a short job of it.
But the wounded fish was not a dead
shark by any means. There was an
exciting scrap from the start. The
sharks fought al over the waves, lash
ing and ehurning the water into foam.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
Tho White Pebble Pit

It has frequently happened that min.
srs have discovered curious traces Of
former workings, hundreds of years
ago, and tools have been found which
belonged to the ancient miners, and
many other relics.
A angular discovery was made, a
few years since, by some workmen en-
gagged in the Spanish silver mine known
as the White Pebble Pit. While dig
ging their subterranean passages they
suddenly found series Of apartments,
in which were a quantity Of mining
tools, left there from very remote
period, but still In such good preserva-
ton that there were hatchets. and
sleeves for sitting the ore, smelling
furnace, and two anvils, which proved
the earliest miners had great expert
ence In their operations.
In one of the caverns there was q
round building, with inches, in which
were three statues, one sitting down,
and half the size of life; the other two
were in a standing position, and about
three feet In height. This building is
supposed to have been the temple Of
the god who was believed, In pagan
times, to preside over mines. Several
objects of art, and some remarkable
Instruments, were also found, which
have led scientific persons to think that
the workings might have been made
by the Phoeniclans, the people who, as
Is we'll known, were, in the time Of Sol
onion, famous for their manufacturing
and commercial genius.
In 1854 a discovery was made by
some miners excavating on the Other
side Of the mountain on which the
White Pebble Pit Is situated; this was
fine figure Of the heather god Her
eules, which was found in an old work
Ing.
In digging for copper on the shores
of Lake Superior, in this country, the
miners have made many similar dis
coveries, showing that the mines were
worked ages ago
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

"Do you pray for your dear teacher
often, Tommy? asked the visitor to
the school. Eyes, thir," replied Tommy
the Truthful, whenever thee whipth
me l pray for the devil to git her.
Cincinnati Tribune.
Little Boreham (relating his Alpine
observation-disclosures 1 stood, the terri
BILE abyss yawning at my feet That
brute Brown-Was it yawning when
you got there, or did it start after you
arriyed?-London Punch.
Ikey-Vpt's der shtrangest ting dot
effer happenet to you, fadder? Mr..
Isaacs-A fire dot l hat lasd year in
Delaney shtreet. Ikey-Vot vas dere
shtrange apoud dot? Mr.. lsaacs-l
wasn't expegding it.-Puck.
81 WONDER" said the young man,
whether there is much money to be
made by writing novels" "Some, per-
haps," replied the professional aman.
uensls, "but not as much as by type
writing them. "-Washington Star.
Drusilla--1 did not see you at the
Vanblunt reception last night, dear;
Dorothy-No; but hoped to be able to
go, up to the last moment, but was
prevented. Drusilla (sweetly)-Yes;
know the invitations were limited
Puck.
First Artist-Did you paint Stamp
the tragedian, in that tragic role yet
Second Artist-No; that's off. FRS
Artist-What's the trouble? Second
Artist-Well, he'd assume the pose al
right, but couldn't keep it-there WASH
any applause-Puck.
Count, shall want little lunchecl
after the theater." Eyes, mon angel
Eet is quite propaire. But may l asl
one small questioned" Certainly
What is it," "At wheech restaurant
does your worthy fader run a bill."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grymes-The bride was quite popr
lar girl, wasn't she? Gobang-Yes, il
deed. The Daily Whoop sent the
sporting editor to report it. He printe
a list Of rejected lovers half colum
long under the heading, Among Thos
Who Also Ran."-Truth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Some time ago he had severe Illness
which was cured almost miraculously. 4
reporter hearing Of this, interviewed him
regarding his experience. Prot. Bowman
was in the midst Of his work when the re-
porter called, but he cheerfully gave him
hearing.
. "a year ago last FALL" said the professor,
IT broke down with nervous exhaustion.
and was unable to properly attend to my
luties. tried different physicians but With
DO relief, and also used many diTSeront pro.
lbrietary medicines, spending almost fifty
SSdollars for these medicines alone. then
buccumbed to seige of the grip in the
HAiddle Of winter, and was left in much
worse condition. My kidneys were fearfullJ
disordered, and my digestion became very
poor. was indeed In bad condition.
"A minister in conference learning Of my
condition advised me to tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded to try it, as II
seemed that nothing could do me any good
However, I procured three boxes OF pills
and took them strictly according to direc.
tions. By the time the last dose was taken
l was almost cured, and in better health
than had been for years. continued using
the pills awhile longer and was entirely
cured. I can cheerfully recommend d..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Such was Professor BoWman's wonderful
story, which was fully endorsed by the fol.
lowing affidavit:
HARTsv1LLE, Ind, March 16, 1897.
affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
R. W. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day Of March, 1897.
LYMAN J. scuDDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, SIS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen or
hundred) at so cents box, or six boxes for
$3.50, and may be had Of all druggists OF
directly by mail from DR.. Williams Medi-
cine Co.. Schenectady. NJ
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

trainer himself says that Chicago will
have winning team, and he Is not In
the habit Of making exaggerated
claims. He has already succeeded in
inspiring an enthusiasm among the stu
dents that has hitherto been an un-
known quantity at the University Of
Chicago.
Beutner's first claim to fame was
made at the Manhattan Athletic Club
OF New York in 1887. He was then
under the tutelage of "Jim" Robinson.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Stephen Crane, in describing the
wreck Of the Commodore, says: I'm the
mournful twilight the lights Of Jack
sonville blinked dinly. We were all
enveloped in n gentle satisfaction"
How poetical A more prosaic writer
probably would have dismissed the
subject with the simple statement:
1--WE were about half shot"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
,I3n3u'S Naval Architects.

Japan is going to spend $4,000 in
putting twelve young japanese STU
dents through three years course of
study Of naval architecture and marine
engineering in England. They will
work as gentleman apprentices with
thu great shiphuilding firms. ,.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
Dishonored Drafts.

When tho stomach dIshonors the drafts ma6o
apon It by tho rest Of the system. IL is ncCc5sa-
rily because ifs fund Of strength IS very low
Toned with IIostotter's Stomach Bittcrs, II soon
begins to pay ont ylgor i'll tie shape OF pure
rich blood containing the elements OF muscle
bono and brain. As a sequence Of the Gcw
vigor afforded the sLOm 1CB, tho bowels perform
their functions regularly, and the liver works
like clock work. Malaria las no effect upon d
system thus reinforced.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
AN ATHLETIC TRAINER.
Max Beutrer, Who Is Connectedswitt
the University of Chicago.

the University of Chicago.
In carrying out the new ideas Of
athletic training at the University Of
Chicago Trainer Max Beutnei will play
an important part. His great success
with the football team last fall made
the students anxious to retain him for
the training of the track and baseball
teams. The contract was speedily
closed, and for the next six months the
fortunes Of the candidates will in a
large measure depend on MAX" as the
students are fond of calling him. The
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.

Prof. r. 8. Bowman, Instructor Of Nstursl
Science in Huntsville College, Cured
of q Severe Illness by DR.. Will.
iams' Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physi.
clans Failed.
Prom the Republican,, Columbus, IND
Prof. R. 8. Bowman, the able instructor
of natural science in the famous Hartsville
Qnd. } College, is we'll and favorably known,
not only as an educator, but also as min
lister OF the gospel, as for number of years
no was pastor of the United Brethren
church at Charlotte, Mich, before coming
to Hartsyille.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
Keen on Scratching.

Dig clear into tho bone and the letter wiz
only be tho worse. There s only one way to troat
an irritated, diseased skin. So0tho 1t. Kill tho
germs that cause the trouble IN! hca! 1t up
sound and strong. Only ono thing In tho worii
will do this-Totterino. It's 80 cents box at
drug stores or postpaid for 81 cents IN stamps by
J. II Shuptrinc SayaGGah. Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

An old man Of seventy-fvG and his wife OF
seventy, in an English home for the aged,
have pctitioned the authorities to let them
hayO n tandem bicycle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Hines Great
Nerve Rcstoror. 2trial bottle and !rentise free.
DH. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 9Gl Arch 81, Phi!a. Pa.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Over 400, 900 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulnie or remove Jour desire for tobacco:
Baves money, makes health and manhood.
euro guaranteed. 30 ccats ard sl.Oo at ali
druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
Judicl.us Expenditures Cause nls Ketarna

To tho merchant who is happy If no
can sell his goods at Ill increase OF ten
or twentv per cont. over the cost, how
almost incredible lnues it scem that
typewriting machines and bicycles,
which cost from about sixteen to twenty
five dollars to manufacture, can DO
sold for $iO0-or even S50-ench?
What machines nrc moro universally
used to-day than these two, excepting
the sewing nachiue2
How hard the merchant struggles
for his ten per cent. profit while tho
typewriting machine and the bicycle
Bcl: at \ price which is from four 10
six ,ilnos the cost oi manufacture.
Tudicious md continuous ndyertis-
iIg hos made this possible.
Among the architectural donations 10
New Orleans made during his lifetime
BY tine good old Spanlard OF the last
century, Don Andrea hlmonaster
Roxas, was the chapel OF the Ursulnes.
An inscription in Spanish in the facade
of the building says that 1t was erected
In 1881, Charles III. being King Of
Spain, and Don Esteran Miro Governor
of Louisiana, by Don Andres y Ro1as.
Together With the old Ursuline Con-
vent, It survived the great confagra-
lions Of 17SS and that Of few years
later, By which the New Orleans OF
tina. period was wiped off the map"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR.. S. H. RUSHING.
Ia

ALEXANDRIA, La
fJ"Residenee on Fourth and Washington
streets. Office and Hospital on Fourth and
DeSoto streets. Surgeon for the Texas and
Pacific and Houston, Central Arkansas and
Northern Railroad Companies. All will be
promptly cared for upon application.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
DRUT1KARDS saw sAVEn6Is

The craving for drink is disease, marvellous
cure for which has been discovered called "Antl-
Jag" which makes the inebriats lose an taste for
strong drink without knowing Why, as it can te
given secretly In tea coffee, soup and the like.
II "Anti-Jsg" il not kept by your druggist send
way. New York. and |: win De sent postpaid, in
plain wrapper, with full directions how TO give
secretly. iarssnatiop mailed free.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

and gradually receding from the boat.
There came at last great splashina
and tremendous upheaval of water,
and then both combatants disappeared
from sight. The two men were res.
cued a short time later by one of the
many sail-boats that are constantly
darling in and out of the keys.-New
York Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
No-To-Bnc for Fifty Cents.

The best memory is the one that knows now
TO forget jndiciouS!y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

CAscARETs stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; 1Oc
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

No man likes to hear his wife talk OF what
she will do utter he Is dead.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Tho annual "cattle crop" OF New South
Wales is about 100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

China was the first country to manufacture
harmonious.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

A. NJ. Priest. Druggist, Shelbyvllo, Ind.
says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction. Can get plenty Of testimonials
Us It cures every one who takes it." Druggists
sell Il. 15c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; lOc., Csc
1t is estimated that Is per cent OF the silks
worn by American women are Of American
manufacture.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Just try 10c. box OF Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
1t is hard to please people who never know
what they want.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, reducing intamma-
tion. allays pain cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14
DOCTOR B. T. MOSELEY

Can be found at his Office, cor. Front
and Lee streets, during the day. At
night, at his residence, green house,
corner Fifth and Casson streets.
Responds promptly to calls, day
or night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

Iuse Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION both in
SON. Inkster. Mich. Nov. 5. 1894.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-14

M. G. MOSELEY,
AGtopx1ey-At-La
ALEXANDRIA, LA.
Esy Practices in all classes of cases
in all the Courts Of the parishes of Ra-
pides, Grant, Natchitoches, Avoyelles,
Sabine, St. Landry. in the Supreme
Court of the State and in the Federal
Courts.
Otlice-New two-stcry building, cor
ner J.ee and Front streets, fronting
Court House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29
AT the station. Monday afternoon

AT the station, Monday afternoon,
was a couple who attracted quite H.
tie attention. 1t was evidently their
first visit to the city although both
were apparently about 20 years of age.
Both were dressed in well worn and
rather antique styled clothes, her skirt
heinE as much too short as were the
legs of his pantaloons. He had in
vested in a whole quart of peanuts ana
to say that they were enjoying them
would but half express it. The east
bound train pulled into the station and
almost before it had stopped he was
aboard leaving his wife to follow
which she did in quicl. time. A few
minutes later they were seen occupying
two seats in a car. he with his feet
curlcd up under him upon the seat ard
both eating peanuts as calmly as ever.
The Flying Yankee" was late so while
the couple were waiting, he tkied every
car in the train finally deciding to have
a smoke in the smoker where she
Joined him and when last seen the pea
nuts were fast disappearing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29

For long time Adjutant General Rich
ards has been in correspondence with the
different companies of the National Guard
in regard to a field day to be held some
time before November /, and although
not all the companies have been heard
from the following programme is given
by General Richards as the probable
work that each company will do: N
l. A march to be made not less than
two miles from the armory, going and the
same returning.
2. During the entire march the troons
are to have practice in advance and rear
guard duty and the use of thanking par
ties. A halt will be made of long enough
duration to post Outposts and perform
such movements in extended order by the
whole command, as may be desirable.
3. The troops to be under arms, in
fatigue uniform campaign hat. canteen
blank ammunition if possible. no gloves.
!. Conditions to be as follows:
The march to be taken any week day
afternoon before Nov 1st at the discre-
ton of the officer commanding in each
locality.
D. Where but one company is stationed
in locality the operations will be con-
Quoted under the direction of the company
commander. Where more than one COM
pany is stationed in locality they will
be formed into a battalion under COM
mand of a major if one be present. other
wise under the senior captain present
Where companies of both regiments are
stationed in the same locality. arrange
mentS will be made by concert of action
of the two colonels. The signal and am
bulance corps will be attached to battal-
ions in the locality where they are sta
toned Field officers not in command of
troops, and who may be present. will act
In advisory capacity. 1t is desired that
all field officers be present if possible.
6. The State shall be at no expense
whatever in the work proposed above.
I. A full report of the work performed
shall be rendered by the officer who COM
manded in each locality. through military
channels, to the adjutant generals office
in time to reach the latter point not lat
er than Nov. Is. 1897. This report will also
contain recommenda tions for the conduct
of future work of a similar nature.
s. The details of the work for each
command should be formulated in ample
time for each officer to familiarize him
self with the duties he will be called upon
to perform. full outline of which is con-
tanned in the drill regula tions. The off,
GERS and men of each organization should
have at least four days notice of the date
of the proposed field day. in order that
they may prepare themselves for their
duties and make the necessary arrange
ments to be absent from their usual vo-
cations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29

The steam dredge Quebec" owned by
Moore & Wright, lies at the steamboat
wharf, where she arrived, Tuesday
afternoon. Wednesday morning she
will begin work upon the dredging Of
the ship channel between Augusta and
Hallowell This job will be done by
the government and the dredging cor
tract calls for the removal of over
10000 yards of earth. This will TAX,
them the rest of the fall and part OF
the next summer. The dredger en-
ploys IA men. After the work of drede-
ing is completed the channel Will be
over 10 feet deep at low tide.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for those who will go today and get q
package of GRAlN-O. 1t takes the place
of coffee at about u the cost. 1t is a food
drink, full of health, and can be given to
the children as well as the adult with
great benefit. 1t is made of pure grains
and looks and tastes like the finest
grades of Mocha or Java coffee. 1t sat
isles everyone. A cup of GrainO is bet
ter for the system than a tonic. because
it's benefit is permanent. What coffee
breaks down Grain-O builds UP. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O. 15c. and 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29

If there is anything at music store
which would interest you, now is the
time to indulge that interest. Go to
the assignees sale now being conduct
ed by Thos. Leigh, Jr., at Fl. A. Rand's
music store on Water street. There
are bargains, genuine bargains in sew
ing machines, musical instruments,
sheet music, etc. 1t will pay you to
call.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29

The Young Peoples Society of the
Universalist church and their friends
will hold a social entertainment at the
pastors home, No. 10 Spring street,
this evening. There will be recitationi
by several young ladies, instrumental
music and the gramaphone. Ice cream
and cake will be served during the
evening. All are cordially invited to
attend. a8
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29
WHAT 90 THE cHIlpRsH DRINK /?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink alledGRAIN-O?
1t is delicious and nourishing and takes
the place of coffee. The moro Grain-O
you give the children the more health you
distribute through their systems. Grain
o is made of pure grains. and when prep
erly prepared tastes like the choice grades
of coffee but costs about /. as much.
All grocers sell it. 15c and 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-09-29

The 5-months- old daughter of Nj.
and Mrs. Marcus T. Merrill of No. "6
Quimby street, East side, died at about
6 A. NJ, Monday. The funeral will be
held at 10 A. NJ, today, at the resi-
dence. The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Merrill sympathize with them in
their hour of sorrow.