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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
RED RIVER Line.

Chas. P. Truslow 80. fresloen'
Chas. W. Drown .... .....:..
Traffic Manager, New Orleans La.
Leroy A. Stafford. -.
agent, Alexandria, La.
This Line is composed of the following
first-claes steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales OF cot
ton. o
Valley Queen, capacity $500 bales
of cotton.
Hallette, capacity 1000 bales OF
cotton.
w. 7. Scovell, capacity 1900 bales
OF cotton.
Anna 3. Adams, capacity 1000 bales
of cotton.
Rosa Bland, capacity 500 bales OF
cotton.
And fleet of s Barges, capacity 5oo
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednes-
DAYS and Saturdays, and leave ShreVe-
most Tuesdays and Fridays.
The new steamer W. T. Scovell,
built expressly for this trade, will
make weekly trips between Alexandria
and Shreveport during the coming
season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
tha t,meness of the birds. Several

He 8mepess OF the o1ros. oe I'd
ff1se the same entrance and
VIII allow themselves to be handed.
They 60 on laying regularly like mems
until the middle Of June, when they
ore allowed to sit. The late Mr.. II:
Durnford. the first English NATURALIST
who described the wild life OF tho
Tristan Islands, noted that each VII
lager generally owned one OF these
sheldrake lodging-houses, and thas
thew were scrupulously honest IN not
taking each others eggs. =.
This is greatly to the credit OF me
Frisians, because egg stealing IS nov
only an almost universal frall'y, ou.l'
the only form of crime which is gen
erally recognized and labelled as lar
ceny in the ANIMAL community. Every
bird knows that the other birds eggs
are that birds property. 1t IS not
like young one, but chattel' ana
there is distinct criminal class
among birds which knowingly steal
eggs. lust as there is respectable
class. the great majority, who know
that thew have to guard against TINS.
Betwixt and between there is doubt
full stratum, represented in this cot'n-
try by rocks, starlings (which take
larks' eggs, and gulls, who are not
habitual criminals, but are liable TO
stray when temptation comes. Inc
professional egg-stealers among our
birds are the carrion crow, the maybe
the jay and the iackdaw. They have
no misgivings whatever as to the edl-
BILE properties of all eggs, though we
never knew an instance OF the stealing
from each other. They are perfectly
aware that they are stealing, and their
whole air and demeanor when so en-
ploved is different to that which they
wear when hunting orlegitimate food
The following cases may be cited: In
April. 1896, a wild duck was disturbse
/. from her nest in copse in the Isle O.
Wight An hour. later pair OF crows
found the nest; it held eleven eggs
rather too many for two crows break
lasts. Iney invited IL" llloA'''' "''
all the eggs, and then began such
chorus of croaks and shouts that tn
crime was suspected. Every egg wa
gone before single crow uttered
sound. In Holland two magples foun'
pheasant sitting. They waited unit
early next morning, and then set t
work at daybreak, when theirproceed
ings were watched. One went benin
the pheasant and pecked its tail till tn
bird turned round and rushed at tn
magpie. The other maybe at one
spiked IN egg and few off. Two lack
J DAVIS which had nest in hollo'
J tree near house in Suffolk showed
touching affection for a bantam hel
: They hoped about the yard in he
company, ate out of the plate OF foo
set down for the bantam, and vel
J much commended. The bantam ha
l nest in the garden known to tt
t household. AS no eggs were vlslb
for some days watch was kept. III
two jackdaws were seen sitting
| their friend, who was on the nes
l When the egg was laid the banta
a flew off clucking, and as soon as 81
t was gone one OF the DAVIS flew off wi
s the egg.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
-ua nnssfan Coin.

u ia a singular fact that the reigns Oh
female soyereigus have been dls1ln'
ruished by the number OF meoals Is.
sued, Queens and Expresses legna sn'
anna rently taking q greater pleasure
than Emnerors and Kings in thus com
memoratlng events Of their relgns' Inc
mada]s Of Catharine the Great, OF Eli2
ahsth Of Anna, Of Catherine l., all OF
Rnss,a: Of Mary, Of Elizabeth and We
torla, Of England, and OF Maria me
roso If Austria, are far more numerous
than the medals of any other sover-
a,ons 50 numerous, in fact, that, save
IN exceptional cases, only nominal
value attaches to them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
p,cEoN FAMILY ON a SHIP.

Female Made Her Mate SIT on "
Ecss During the Voyage.
IN hoard the Neptune liner Delano'
cantain James, which arrived reeeutly
from rotterdam, Is a clear case OF pet
ticoat government
When the Delano left Rotterdam
nair of pigeons were occupying d ioie
on the vessel. On the voyage acivss
the Atlantic two eggs appeared IN tne
mast over which there was q real
n;oeon chuckle that drew the afternoon
Of the crew, and investigation proven
that a family was expected. Great care
was taken by the sailors IN wild wea'n-
or TO see that the mother and her eggs
we're not rolled out or washed by inc
seas. .,,+
Then the sailors discovered tnas
there was more pettlcoat government
r,s,hle in the treatment Of the male Dy
tho female than was recognized IN tne
oth,cs of the married men who were Oh
hoard. AS an instance 1t was seen ina
after the mother had taken "oos
watch" keeping the eggs warm, she
would catch her better half by the COZ
lar and drag him into the nest ant
make him take her place on the eggs
\, sailor would stand such treatmen
% that without complaining to I'M
british Consul or the Board Of TRADE
The male pigeon performed his dutle
I without a murmur and the eggs IN tn
nest promise to yield sea crop 0
pigeons.
Again the female dragged the maj
into the nest and made him take III
Mace ON the eggs Then she stood ou
side the nest and spruced her plumas'
which she had disregarded at sea. Inc
looking several times into the home an
seeing that everything was all rigi
she raised her wings and few ava.
At tea time she had not returned an
Captain James Is bothering his hea
AZ to what he will do with the ofphal
If the father follows the mother. +
hopes that Immigrant Commission
Robinson will not put him under Il
, same bond that he does when stow
: WAYS escape from ships.-baltimo
Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
This Rabbit and Calf Are Friends.

A few years ago Attorney E. Y.
Dratten bought pair Of white rab-
bits. One of them died, and, strange
to say, strong attachment soon
sprang up between the other rabbit
and Jersey calf. The two l-;ame
constant companions, and :. nen the
cali grew up the friendship was moi
broken. The COW goes out in the field
to Craze during the day, and the rab.
bit plays about the yard. In the even.
ing, when the COW comes up, the rab-
bit goes out and the two fondie and
caress each other in the most afiec.
tionate manner, -Lawrencebmg (Ky\
| News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
A Moor's Madness.

81 Mohammed ben Moussa, the g1an'
nroor sent as the chief of the Moroc
can Mission to Queen Victoria's judi
,ao never reached London, having gonea
MOD IN Paris on his way there, ano
then having been sent home. His MAD.
ness took very queer 1orm' ~
thought he was Montjarret, the chlei
ontrider who precedes the President OF
the French Republic on state occa,
s,ona and Insisted on being dressed
In livery, with riding breeches anu
Meh boots.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
Tho R0yOnet.

The bayonet was first made IN say "a :.
onna IN France: hence it's name, ana II
was first used by the French army N
,e71 II was successfully employed Dy
them during the reign of William e..s
IN n attack on the British Twentv.n.'h
Regiment of Foot 1t afterWafa 10 u,
came generally recognized as an mas
nensable military weapon, anu Aa.
boom nsed on both sides in nearly ali tns
rreat battles Of Europe and America
for the last $50 years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

The English libel law was illustrated
by the finding Of jury in the High
Court of Queens Bench, after three
days' hearing of the suit Of Mr.. Andrew
II. Atteridge, the Chronicles special
correspondent during the Soudan cam
paipn. against Nj. Z. T. Knight, the
special correspondent Of the Times III
the same campaign. The jury award
ed Atteridge five thousand dollars dam
ages. The action grew out OF q letter
written by Knight to friend wherein
he called AtteridGe Il dirty cur" and
declared that he left the Soudan after
the first Eattle at Firket because ne was
In n blue funk" He further expressed
his opinion that Atteridge was q dirty
cur" because he had treated Garrett,
tho correspondent Of the New York
Herald, in q vile manner, turning him
out of his tent into the desert when he
was suffering from enteric fever, for
the reason that he was afraid or chol-
era. Knight also accused Atteridge,
who had previously been a teetotaler,
of drinking champagne from o'clock
In the morning until bed time and pray
ing to God all day when the cholera
broke out. He further described At
teridge as a brute who never washed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
a short Term.

The shortest period that member OF
NO r};ament has represented consti
t,o,cv ia two hours Lord George
hamilton was reelected as member OF
the Ealing division Of Middlesex, on
heiug appointed secretary of State fol-
Innio and the parliament to which he
had been admitted was dissolved with
IN two hours after his election
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

An automatic rocking chair fan" Is
the latest novelty. A small pair Of bel
lows is attached to the under part Of
the chair. These force the air into
small tubes running upward with noz-
zles at their ends. which can be direct
ed toward any part of the face.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

Occasionally there is found man en-.
gagged in commercial pursuits who pos.
sesses great talent In artistic lines.
Rogers, the poet, was banker, and our
own HalIeck and Stetman We're en-.
gagged in business having little to do
with the muse A noted poet Of the
West Is q marker In poolroom, and
he doesn't write verse about Derby
day, either, but about daffodils and
azure skies. At least one successful
merchant in Chicago dallies with liter
allure, on the side, as 1t were. These
remarks are called out by the discov.
cry in LonAiH that the man who com.
posed the mukic for its latest successful
opera is fiuAncicr whose musical &C.
complisbments hn-Hc never been susI
pected ar,en by his intimate friends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

A dispatch from Mobile says that
negro, after numbering another negro,
attempted 10 escape, and wounded q
white officer who N6s pursuing him.
The special correspondent tloughtfuliy
adds: For this latter offense he prob
ably will be lynched if the people can
get at him." Why "lattert"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRAME, J. CHENEY makes oath that he 10 the
. NOR rsySner OF the firm Of f. !. CHtNEY q
70 dtin%husineseint the @ ty Of Toledo, County
and Stats Aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay az
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor eafl.
and oyery case of CArAHRH thst cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATAEEh l'eh'
'"'''' - FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
80 / presence, this 9th day of December,
J s1ArL A. ID, 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
eH a. N0icrp Pubic.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken intornsllys ana
aets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of Che system. Send for testimonials free
+. J. iHENEY IL CO., Toledo, v.
Sold by Druggists, T5c. -,
Halls Family Pills are tha h2st
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
Tow Soldiers.

The majority of the tin soldiers SOLD
IN this country are manufactured at
Wurtemberg. where some OF the pest
artists are employed in their designing.
Yvhe painting of the figures is done by
women at their own homes. .-.---
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

Soma folks actually believe that they can can
cure SKIN diseases through their stomach: ~ ~
man who believes too because his disease stays
right there stays there til he uses eT Tetter
Pingvorm, Eczema and tchy irritatlotn =.
Good for Dandruff too. Atdrugstores, ~ Genus s
or bT mail from J. r. Shuptriue, Savannah,ua.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
uar bread OF Fire,

An English exchange says that Sarah
Rernhardt has always had q morbid
dread of fire, and that this has led her
to direct that all her stage dresses
shall be made Of fireprOof material.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
Give M Rest.

This Ia the prayer Of the nervous VINO 90
not sleep well. Let them use Hostetter
stomach Bitters and their prayers Will De
sneedily answered. Insomnia is the product
of indigestion and nervousness, two asSociaU e
ailments, soon remedied by the Bitters, which
also vanqulshes malaria, constipation, live'
complaint, rheumatism and kidney cohl
plants.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
Animals and the Weather.

Many naturalists INSIST that ANIMALS
have a special sense which enables
them TO foresee approaching changes In
the weather and conduct themselves
accordingly. Hens; ducks and geese
are well known to make preparations
for rain, and hours before the change IS
epDsrent to human beings these crea-
lures may be seen oiiing and dressing
their plumage. Pigs frequently pre-
mare a shelter for themselves before a
storm; q pig carrying q mouthful OF
straw Is to the farmer sure sign or
rain. Dogs and horses exhibit unusual
Ia;sitrde before rain, and the cat wash
ing her face Is, among housewives, q
certain sign. The croaking Of the rain
crow" is considered, in the country dis
tricts. as al indication Of bad weather,
while even ants and bees, when rain is
spproa ching, seek their homes, the for,
mer retiring to their holes and closing
the entrance, while the latter hurry te
their hives as though conscious thai
danger was in the air.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

: IT'S love that makes the world 60
round, but in the case Of the negro Of
1O4 who courted the damsel Of 81 in
Tennessee the little god mad to be help
ed out with the extra inducement Of
melon patch 10 the bride.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children I1rRn
tcethn2 softeus the gums, reducing lhllal nttia
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

Has written one Of his best stories for the
1874 volume Of Tho Youths Companion.
'sThe Burning OF the Sarah Sands is ITS
title and il is q stirring tale OF heroism III
the ranks. Those who subscribe to The
Youths Companion now will receive the
paper free for the rest of the year, and
The Companions tweye-color calendar
for 1893. The Companions yearly calen-
dars are recognized as among the richest e.
ard most costly examples OF this form OF art.
illustrated Prospectus of the volume for
1888 and sample copies of the paper, sent %, on
application. Address, The Youths 1om'
panion, 2O7 Columbus ave-, Boston, Mass
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rey. ID. BC By,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

The chemical name of EPSON salts Is SUI
phate Of magnes!a.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

There are only three negro telegraph oper-
atOrs in this country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

There are moro distilleries in Massacnu-
gett5 than there are in Kentucky.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. klines Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise f5se
DR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 81 Arch ST., PhIla' ia
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

IN Holland men frequently wear their mats
in church
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

The wire-wound cannon endures
greater explosive pressure to the square
inch Of powder chamber than any 0ther
form Of gun, and consequently assures
greater velocity Of projectile and great
er power Of penetration. An experl'
mental shot from such gun recently
tried in England went through eighteen
inches OF steei-faced compound armor'
backed by a wlpught-iron plate half a
foot thick, eight feet of oak timber, ana
three inches of ordinary iron. and still
had energy enough to bury itself in a
bank Of clay beyond. Cen. Grant, IN
his autobiography. described some
wooden mortars, hoopcd with iron,
which were used under his supervision
In the West; but hundreds Of years ear
lier the cannon Of European armies
were made from logs, llnotty portion
forming the breech, while around the
barrel were wound strips Of fresh raw
hide which contracted as it dried.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29
Isudynrd kipling

Christmas cards first came into fashion
1916
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

There are lO,SOO teachers in the dlmlnutVe
kingdom of Belgium.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-12-29

The fact that the great tenor's mama
Is Jean Mecbzislaw Reschke, and not
De Resake, as commonly supposed, may
be a blow to some Of his admirers, but
1t will not impair his popularity. This
fact has been brought out in a commu-
nication which he has found necessary
to make in order to deny that he IL not
an old man, as was reported, and COM
PEELED tc make up for all his youthful
parts. He calmly declares that he was
born Jan. 8, 1850, at kozija street ana
the tracks, IN Warsaw. The tenor Is
therefore Al, quite ripe age, and II
will rot be necessary for him to begin
his farewell tours for several years.
A man OF At in any other business
would not be considered chicken, but
q tenor Of that age Is in the bloom OF
| youth.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
Notice to Dog Owners.

All owners Of dogs are requested to
cali at the CRY Marsh ll's Office and
procure their dog tags.
Wa. KINNEY,
City Marshal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
Clothing Made TO Order.

Ny new book of Tailoring Sarcrj-> is
now ready The line has steadily pro-
gressed SO that today it is equal to any in
the market. either in assortment, vovelty
Or prices
The manufacturing department has
kept pace with the tin g and turns out
"cl' 'nAe'c and stylish garments.
Every workman is an artist in his
branch. Every yard of cloth is shrunk
before being cut, so that the clothing keep
their shape. A perfect fit guaranteed.
Every order receives prompt and care
u attention
i4tt los PLArr
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
j NNA%F.

ttAfk.
Sarson City, Nevada, April s. 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
For Orr F."fy Yrxr .

Mrs Wl"sio"' .oota'ns Syrup has
been usci for ca;lG:eu feetl;ag. II sooth~
The chilli. :"'r""~ ~, -arns. alavs ali paia
cures NiaA colic .,nl - i-.~, remedy for
D!arrhscA y. cr.ty-utr - a s~t:ie
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
!. &. KitZlleyer.

HAS, alter vacation of three
years again assumed oontr.>s
Of the business a. the ,lu
stand, No 80 South Carson
street, and invites all who are
IN want Of goods or work in
ais line to give him trial
He promises to furnish a good
quality of goods, and do good
work at the very lowest prices.
ade
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
"PiOneer Stables, % B st.
"Virginia City. Feb. .. 1897

"Pioneer Stables, % b st.
Virginia City, Feb. , 1897.
ITO Trib Company: During a lifetime
spent in the livery business l have used
many liniments. Eight months ago l
first used Trib on the sprained ankle of a
horse. 1t helped the horse right away
and in ten days he was at work sound in
limb. / have used it on many other
animals, have been using it ever since,
and keep it on hand all the time 1t is a
fine liniment. I like it better than any
ever used before
wv: J. MOONEY"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
Virginia Livery Men.

Inc TWO Virginia city HrmS quoted
below are we'll known to many Carson
people. Broth & Morgan are the sue
cessOrs of Peterson & Samuels, now lead
ing stablemen Of Oakland, California.
VIM. Mooney, of MONEYS stables. one
of the best known institutions on the
Comstock, is too well known to need an
Introduction.
THEIR WORDS.
(From the Enterprise, Virginia City,
ITO A. NJ. Cole, Druggist, Virginia City:
The Trib which we bought a month ago
has been used in our stables under the
direct supervision of our surgeon on
large number of cases. In all cases
where liniment is required it does the
work well. II it be as it's label claims, "a
gift to humanity it is surely a boon to
the horse We will be pleased to have
our names used in recommending Trib
to your customers.
"BIROTH & MORGAN"
The above was dated in June 1896.
Messrs. Broth Il Morgan say that
years experience fully confirms the good
opinion first formed of Trib.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
HOTIt'F.

At the regular meeting ef the State
Board Of Examiners held April E, 1897.
the following resolution vas adopted:
RESOLVED. That the Board Of Exam
ar. shall meet on the first Tuesday after
she first Monday in each month for the
purpose Of allowing claims against the
Ftate, aud all claims not in the Office of
ahe Secretary of State on or before said
fT-t Tuesday ailer the first Monday In
each mouth shall not be considered or
allowed by the Board until lis next
nleeting which will be on the third
Tuesday Of each month.
RElNHOLn SADiHR
EUGENE HOWELL
JAhF.S r. Judge
Board Of Examiners
Attest:
j. NOA%E.
Clerk.
earson City, Nevada, April s. 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-18
What is

GastoTa Samuel Pitchers
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. a
for Paregorlc, Drops Soothing syrups Oil.
1t is Pleasant thirty years. BIZ
Millions of Mothers ChiIdren's
1.-The Mothers Friend
CastOT1a Castoria
acursC Contipa
D. Sleep and promotes
kyn, n gstio.
medic
us Of is 4urier land
knt tht work
t Few the
Who not tkeypC astoria
reach.
D. F MI,
York Sueetand Ave, wYrkCn
n SHEEr New YonxCr
The broad ax., 1897-05-15
Prize Fighting Up-to-Date.

First Slugger-It's understood, den,
dat we divides even up on he vitascope
pictures?
Second Siugger-Yes, dat goes. OF
course, gifts de rake-of on de peanut
privileges?
First Slugger-Not unless skins de
lemonade stands.
Second Slugger-Well. dat goes, wild
de understanding dat I'm to have sew
en-eighths Of de profits of de bootblack
stand
First Slugger-I take eighth-seyenths
Of dat myself.
Second Slugger-Why. you git nine
teen-elevenths Of de bar privileges al
ready.
First Slugger-An' amt you a-gittin
sixteen-ninths on Of de seegar stand?
Second Slugger-Yes. but youse is
raking in heavy on de fotygraf line COZ
you t'ink your mug is so beautiful.
First Slugger-Say, OATS me own
bizness, amt It?
Second Slugger-Well, We shares
alike er de fight is on.
First Slugger-Den de fight is on.
Both exit haughtily.-Cleveland
Plain-Dealer.