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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

After several years of exorbitant!y.
large profits the manufacturers OF
hicycles have been compelled to very
largely reduce their prices. The pno,
lie actually refused to longer pay %I9o
for a machine which can be built lof
one-ousrter that amount.
A few makers sow this some time
eao and put on the market cheaper
machines at very greatly reduced
nrice7 which so cut into the business
Of the higher priced manufacturers
that in pure self-defense they were
compelled to bid goodbye to their Old
uigh prices.
cur with type-writing machines? They
no doubt cost considerably less to pro
duce than bicycles, and yet some OF
them are selling at the 1idiculousIy
high price of 500. It is fair to lnfet
that machine which sells at $50 costs
close to S15 to manufacture.
If a few large department. stores IN
Now York, Boston, Philadelphia, CHI
cepo etc., would arrange for large
quantities to be manufactured for them
bv some one outside Of Trust th'
nrices would come down to reasonable
iigures as have those Of bicycles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
years ago.

Mancher F. Glidewell has conveyed
TO the Church OF Christ, in Indian
epolis, Ind, veluabIe real estate, on
condition that the trustees never per-
NIT the introduction Of an c>gan, choir
or musical instrument inside the
church walls, and that fairs, festivals
and all other gatherings not enumer'
ated In the New Testament be inter-
dicted. a failure to carry out these
restrictions iorfeits the real estate to
the faction opposing any innovations
in church worship.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

In compliance with an order Of the
Missouri State Board Of Health in re-
gard to quarantine, oil officers who
take prisoners to the penitentiary must
carry with them certificate OF health
signed by locasphysician and coun-
tersigned by the Secretary Of the State
Board Of Health, which certificate must
state that the prisoner has notbeen ex-
posed to any contagious disease tor
thirty days prior to his transfer to the
peniteatiary. This certificate must be
approved by the Secretary Of the State
Board Of Health OF St. Louis.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
Velvet In Table Decoration.

Velvets are now utilized by artistic
hands for table decorations. The beau
tiful mirror velyets are 80 delicately
soft, and come in such charming tints,
that they make really prettier back
ground for flowers than silk. A spring
dinner table was decorated with silver
gray velvet and daffodils. The SHIN
mering velvet was arranged in grace
full, loose folds. The flower dishes
were of glittering cut glass, and aspar-
agus was mingled with the daffodils.
Silver candlesticks and yellow shades
were used. Other good combinations
are straw -colored velvet, with sprigs
Of the fragrant pink arbutus and white
china candlesticks and pink shades
and pale blue velvet with white jon
quils that have golden eyes. Scarlet
tulips and maiden's hair fern in low
silver dishes with q ground OF pale
green velvet, would look we'll grouped
about silver lamp with white shade.
st. Louis Star.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
Iacal StufRng for a Fowl.

A cooking school teacher directs her
class in cooking not to stuff fowl tor
roasting according to any Of the ordl-
nary recipes which call for warm water
with the crumbs, and which make q
sort of poultice most Objectionable to
many tastes. Instead, she tells the
pupils to mix one cup of stale bread
crumbs with two tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter, one teaspoonful OF salt,
and one-quarter teaspoonful OF pep.
per, one tablespoonful of chopped
parsley, one drop Of onion extract,
ne-half teaspoonful of celery-salt. Ii
too dry, add the yolk of an egg. Sweet
marioram and thyme may be used, and
are preferable to sage.-New 4orl
Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
Danger in Naphtha.

The free use of naphtha, it is known,
is etficacious in preserving carpets
from moths in closed houses, but this
wholesale use Of it which is necessary
is not without serious danger. The
fatal burning, last spring, of two Ia
dies from the igniting of the naphtha
fumes in q drawing room saturated
with the liquid for protective purposes
is still sufficiently fresh tragedy to
enioin caution. The house had been
made ready for the summer closing,
the inmates expecting to leave by an
carly train, but the lighting of the gas
when evening came precipitated a
casualty that changed all summer
plans. A carpet dealer says that ii
the camphor balls of commerce are
crushed fairly fine and spread under
the edges of carpets and heavy rugs
when they are overhauled in the
spring, they may be left with conf
dcnce.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

It was Hawthorne who alluded once
to the finished fnesse of the practiced
politicians as craft Of men "skllled
to adjust those preliminary measures
which steal from the people, without
its knowledge, the power of choosing
it's own rulers" H,however, suggests
the New York Observer, the people
would not so generally and deliber'
ately 90 to sleep while the politicians
plot the latter's craft might be greatly
circumscribed, II not concluded al
together. -.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
4 Remarkable Timepiece.

If Taltou, the Empress Of Abys-
sinia, does not know the exact time of
day it is not the fault of France. The
government Of that country has just
presented Menelek's imperial spouse
with timepiece, remarkable not only
for the precious metals and gems used
in its manufac ure, but also for the in.
tricacies Of its mechanism. It can re-
peat the minutes as we'll as the hours,
and indicates the days of the week and
of the month end the phases Of the
moon on calender gauged to run
several centuries.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Upward of $4,000 signatures have
already been obtained for the Scottish
National Memorial to the Queen, pray
Ing that in state documents the words
"Great Britain" and British" should
always be substituted for England
and "English." Among the signers
of the memorial are the Duke Of
Sutherland, many peers, many Mem
bers of Parliament and more than
eight hundred Provosts and other
members of the municipal corpora
lions of Scotland.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
REGIMES.

Rhubarb Tapioca-Soak overnight
two-thirds of cupful of tapioca. In
the morning drain; add one cupful of
water and cook the iapioca until it is
clear; add little more water if neces-
sary. Then add CUP and half of
finely sliced rhube'h. pinch OF salt
and large Gil, 81 sugar. Bake IN
moderate ovet Il. hour. Serve warm
or cold and cat with sugar if liked
very sweet. Very nice.
Strawberry Omelet-Whip up five
eggs with half saltspoon of salt, pour
into buttered fryingpan; when the
eggs begin to harden, fill the centre
with one box of Strawberries that have
been picked over, washed and sweet
ened with half cupful Of sugar, pull
verified, or little more, if the berries
are very tart; roll into shape, dish on
old platter, sprinkle the omelet with
pulverized sugar, place in hot oven to
brown slightly. Serve Immediately.
Mutton Baked with Mushrooms
Use one pound of cold cooked mutton,
either boiled or roast, cut in thin, nice
slices; sprinkle over them one-half
teaspoonful of salt, one-tifth teaspoon
full Of pepper and pinch of cayenne,
and law half of them on the bottom of
q pie dish. Cover them with cupful
of mushrooms, which have been
peeled, washed and sliced. Lay ta-
blespoonful of butter in small bits
over them, add the rest of the sea-
soned mutton and pour over all one.
quarter of pint OF good gravy, OF
stock. Cover the dish and bake in g
moderate oven an hour. A toothsome
dish.
Lemonade Syrup - Lemonade il
economical if the opportunity of max
ing lemon syrup is seized when lem
ons are cheap. Crate the thin yellow
rind of twelve large lemons over 81!
! pounds of graduated sugar. Ado
two quarts of water and stir over tn
fire until the sugar is dissolved. Bring
to boil, and boil until it thickens
skimming as fast as the scum rises
Add the juice of the twelve lemons an,
simmer fifteen minutes longer. Bot
tie and cork it tightly, and keep in
cool place. Two tablespoonful o
this syrup will make delicious glas
of lemonade. A very convenient form
in which to provide lemonade for pic
MICS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
nn;l, of Mother OF Pearl.

One oP the oldest Of the many oda
batdtatlons to be found all over Ca4l-
rornia belongs to a Chinese fisherman.
1t ia part natural and part the "oEk Oh
h,s own hands. The natural portion
of the house is q small cave IN one OF
tho many rocks that stick up Oil over
ths beach. The other part Is sort OF
,yoodan shed which has been built IN
front Of this opening. The timber used
Ia op tho toughest kind, but the aesthe'
tie Chlnaman oyercnme this obJecucn
hv covering the whole outside with
obo1one shells, the hollow side Deins
.nrred ont He evidently did his work
r,any wears ago, when the shells were
nlentiful and had scarcely any market
volue Every shell used has been de-
.+roved "a one or more nails have
been driven through them according 10
their size. Some Of the shells are mag
,,aceut in color aud enormous In size,
There is one at least fifteen inches IN
diameter, and duplicate in good con
d,tion could not be bought in San Fran
cisco for any price. Most Of the larger
shells, If they wero not punctured with
nall holes, would readily sell for from
three TO FIVE dollars apiece. But that
size cannot be had In the market now
and would be difficult to find on the
rocks of any part Of the coast. The
general effect Of the house, when TIL
sun strikes 1t at the proper angle, il
dazzling. The polished, peaEly surface
snarkle with astonishing brilliancy an
flash with all the colors Of the rain
how. 1t Is a pleasing and surpris!n
sight and the only pity is that so man
beautiful shells were destroyed to PFC
Guce II,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
D;du,t Know Real Difficulty.

Dlogenes looked q trlhe bored at the
ouestion. "Of course" he said, when
I got that lantern and started out to
search for an honest man was young
and inexperienced. Up to that time"
He gazed furtiyely over his shoulder
"My wife had never sent ME to hunt
for anything in the top right hand
drawer Of her bureau. No.'--NeW
York Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
The Knack OF Beating Eggs.

A person who asserts that few coohs
understand the knack OF beating the
whites of eggs says that the best beat
or is q wire whisk. Have the eggs
cold, and add pinch OF salt to them
before commencing to beat. They
should be light and dry, and thai
means to put air into them: 80 at
each stroke with the beater lift 1t from
the eggs. and the work will be quick
ly accomplished.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
Pant Ecverc's Weathtrcock.

You remember, Of course, all about
Paul Revere and his wonderful ride
Listen, my children, and you shall hear
OF the midnight ride Of Paul Revere"
Well, some Workmen have just been
taking down a funny old weatiercock
from the stccple Of oh ancient Method
!st church in 'Watertown, Mass. It was
over two feet high, with q pewter body
and copper tail, and tradition says
that it was made by Paul Revere when
Ae was a young man. 1t will be pre-
served by the historical society OF the
town, aud If you ever make visit
there you may pay your respects to Paul
Revere's WeathercoCk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

The Department Of Agriculture will
conduct series of experiments, in the
States OF Iowa and Tennessee, to dis
cover II possible some practical means
Of stamping out hog cholera Inc
axperiments will be watched with keen
interest BY the whole Nation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
RED RIVER LINE.

Chas. P. Truslow. 49,. ...... President
Chas. W. Drown 80.
Traffic Manager, New Orleans, La
Leroy A. Stafford. ............ -.
o.. Agent, Alexandria, La
This Line is composed of the following
first-class steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales of cot
ton.
Valley Queen, capacity $500 bales
Of cotton.
Hallette, capacity 1000 bales OF
cotton.
W. T. scovell, capacity 1900 bales
of cotton.
Anna B. Adams, capacity 1000 bales
of cotton.
Rosa Bland, capacity 500 bales Of
cotton.
And feet of 8 Barges, capacity 500
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednes-
days and Saturdays, and leave Shrevess
post Tuesdays and Fridays.
The new steamer W. I. 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, 1897-09-22
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
Gravy Receptacle.

Among latest table appointments in
English houses is a gravy receptacle
with underneath spirit lamp. The
delicately seasoned sauce intended TO
be served hot is decidedly unpalatablc
cold. To avoid this is the low vide
silver pitcher with close-hinged cover
fitted over the tiny lamp, and proving
an ornament rather than otherwise 10
tho modern table.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward ror
any ca.e of Catarrh that cannot be curca Oy
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known +. !. enc
ney Tor the last 10 years. and believe II N PEI
foCtly honorable in all business tran 1I.a
and financially able to carry out any ooLh"'
ton m7do by their firm. u.,.5o
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Oh o.
WhLDfNG. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
UnIiS C,atarrh Cure IL taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur sur;
imTes of The system Price, Csc. per bottle. Solo
bv all Druggists. Testimonials Tree.
Halls Family pills are the best.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Nearly all the royal personages OF
Europe ore cousins, and not very far
removed, as it has been laid down by
. German genealogist that every
crowned head Of Europe, excepting
Turkey, Is descended from one or
other of two sisters who lived 100
years ago.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
An insurance policy often makes man
more valuable after death than during HE.
Next to an Approving Conscience,

vigorous stomach is tho greatest OF mundane
blessings. Sound digestion is guaranty Oh
quiet nerves, muscular elasticity, hearty up
polite and n regular habit Of body. Ihoughnto
always n natural endowment, 1t may be nc
uuirod through tho agency Of Hcstelter Stom-
arh BItters, one OF the most effective lnyigorants
and blood fertilizers IN exist, nee. This fms
tonic also fOrtlnes those who use 1t against ma
laria, and remedies bfiousness, constipation
ind rheumatism.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as Cough medicinc.-F. NJ. ABBOTT. U.s. SEN
eco St, buffalo. n. Y May q lSOi.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Some people give so much good advice t.
others, thew have none left for their own use.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Mrs. WinsIows Soothing Syrup for children
teething .softens tie gums, reducing intlamma-
lion .aIays pain, cures wind cole. 25c.a bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

The man who does the shouting Ia often
willing to lot somebody else do the work.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

What m immense amount OF laziness there
IS going on in the name OF poor health
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of Or, Nlnc's Great
Nerve Rcstorer 2 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR. IL. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phisa, Pa.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

You may lose your temper, but others will
fud 1t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR.. S. H. RUSHING,
La

.-ALIXANDRIA, La
ey"Residence 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, 1897-09-22
Comfort Costs 40 Cents.

As pathetic thing as one sees Is n boy try
Ing to be dude on a 50 week salary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

Irritating, aggrayating, a@onizing letter,
Eczema, Ringworm and all other itching skin
diseases are quickly cured by tho use of Tct-
terinc. 1t is soothing, cooling, healing. Costs
80 cents box pos!paid-brings comfort at
once. Address j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22
HnM,S This !!

Sow good services; sweet remcmbrances
will grow from them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

- GOD, WE'LL BURNED,
~ Hand Made Brick con.
stantly on hand at the Adams Brick |
Co.'S. brick yard, On Bayou Robert
road, one-half mile from court house.
Call and see our brick before buying
elsewhere.
TIE ADAMS Back Go,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-09-22

ferG'S WeatherCOCk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
A Richmonder'. visit.

A Newberry Is. CD paper. Of recent
date. has this 10 say OF the visit OF Q
Richmond man and veteran: Mr.. ID. II.
Craddock, of Richmond, Va. is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Willis Jones. In Newberry.
after an absence OF thirty-two years.
He is Confederate veteran. native
OF Laurens, but was living in Newberry
county at the beginning OF the war be-
tween the States, when no volunteered
while yet a boy at Jalapa, on the 9Th OF
January, 1861, in Company b. Third South
Carolina Regiment. He was brave soi-
der and has a romantic and interesting
history, but his native modesty will not
permit him to talk much for publication
We could only gather few points from
"snap shot conversations.
Mr.. Craddock holds n prominent posi-
ton in, the Engineers Department of the
city OF Richmond. which he has held fop
twenty-six years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Rev. Mr.. Guyer Their Pastor Again.

On Thursday last the Board OF Stewards
OF Epworth Methodist Episcopal church,
consisting Of Messrs. s. Il. Harris, G.. w.
Kinsey, j.. l.. Buser, and j. l.. Rohedes.
accompanied by tho Rev. II. f. Gayle.
pastor OF Laurel-Street Methodist Episco-
pal church, waited upon Rev. Paul White
head, ID. D., the presiding elder
of West Richmond District and requested
BIN to appoint the Rev. j.. w. Guyer as
their pastor he having served them q
part OF last year. The Presiding Elder
appointed him and the committee and the
entire membership are we'll pleased with
the appointment
Mr. Guyer IL well known in Richmond.
having lived here all his life, and has
been identified with the Red Men,
knights OF Pythias, and the Junior Or
der OF American Mechanics. He served
the latter organization as their state
Councillor Mr.. Guyer has given up his
position TO devote his entire life to the
ministry and expects at very early date
to move in the West End. SO as 20 be
amongst his people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Toys, DOLLS, GAMES, AND FANCY
GOOnS.

TOYS, DOLLS, GAMES, AND FANCY
GOODS.
Horns. Drums, Wagons, Iron Toys, Tin
Toys Sleighs, Wheelbarrows, Bicycles,
Tricycles. Soldier and Policeman Suits,
Rubber Toys, Doll Carriages. China ana
Britannia Tea Sets, Fancy Boxes, Shaving
Sets, Toilet Cases, ETC.. etc.
composed of ell new and pretty Dolls.
China Dolls, 3, 3, %. and 15c. apiece.
Jointed Dolls, IL, rs, 22c.. to $40.
Negro Dolls 10. H. and &c.
Fine Bisque Dolls, 3, IL. 23, I'D, 40
53c., and up.
Rubber Dolls, Is, 10. and 25c.
Iron Toys and Iron Wagons, I'D, 7Sc''
and s1.1o
Pony-Cart, with driver 25c.
Dump-Cart, with driver, 10c.
Sulky with Jockey driver, 25c.
Dump Coal-Cart, filled with coal. with
donkey and negro driver, 25c.
Iron Hook and Ladder, zoe.
Iron Seighs, 23, 40, G9c.. to 81:
Iron Trains, 10. IL. rs. 5Oc., to 81.
TIN TOYS.
Christmas Horns, z, 3, y, and 1Oc.
Tin Trains, 10. 10, 29c, and UP.
Tin Kitchens. 10 %. and 4Sc.
Tin Stoves, 10. %, 49c., and 81.
Tin Chrome Picture Wagons, 20 and
4Sc.
Drums, Is. 20 20. s5. 80, es. 20. and
9sc
Tool Chests, 10, 20, so. 7oc., 81, SIPS,
WE HAVE THE BEST LINE OF
WOODEN TOYS IN THE MARKET.
Ten-Pns, 10, 20, 20, 35, and DOC.
each Set I'm wooden boxes.
Chidrens Safety Swings at csc, worth
S1OO.
Blackboards, with folding stands. rs.
soc, and 81.
Wash Sets, with folding benches. with
Zoe
Extension Tables, ~ and 40c.
Bedsteads, 10 20, and zoe.
Doll Chairs, and Toe.
Whole suits OF Furniture. for dining
room, bedroom, or parlor. from 25c. to 81.
GAMES OF ALL KINDS.
Footballs, Toe. TO 81.
| Pianos. Is, 20, 80. 75c., to So.
| Magic Lanterns, %, 30, 75c., 81, to So
| apiece.
Sleighs. %, 45, 90, 10, Csc, 10 81 so.
Desks, %. 80, 75c., 81, to So.
| Shoo-Flys. 80, rs. Csc, s1.25, to $3.50.
Swinging Horses, $50, So. 81. 80, TO 81.
Rocking Horses. Doc, $40 and S1.40.
Chairs, Plush-Seated Rockers, 79c.
Rocking Chairs, 8. %, %, 4sc., 81, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
rlitteldorfer's, 217 cast Broad street.

time he has a large interest In farming
lands in the counties of Greene and Able.
marie.
YOUNG ROANOKE DELEGATE.
Mr.. X. Randolph Hicks, who representa-
Roanoke. is 2S years OF age. He was
originally from Warrenton, Va Mr..
Hicks was educated at the Episcopal
High School. Of this State. and the Uni
versity Of Virginia, graduating from the
latter In 1880. He was admitted TO the
bar on the day he attained his majority.
Soon afterwards he made his residence In
Roanoke, where he began the practice
OF law, and was successful from the start.
In 1898 he was elected chairman OF the
Democratic Executive Committee OF Roa.
noke, Two years later he was candi-
date for nomination to the Legislature,
but was defeated by a small majority.
In 1897, however, he was nominated by
reclamation, and was elected by the
largest majority given in the district for
many years. He ran ahead OF the vote
for Bryan by 400.