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The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Exit Tompkins.

Tompkins is one Of those gentlemen
bf kind disposition who are ever on
the outlook for chance to improve
their neighbors' mind. Seeing a man,
apparently country fellow, sitting on
the fence, regarding the telegraph
wires carefully, Tompkins approached
and said:
watching the wires, eh"
"Yes."
"Waiting to see a message 90 by,
eh?"
yves, sir" the man replied, smiling
Then Tompkins spoke kindly to MIN
and explained the mystery of the elec'
trio current, and that the messages
were invisible, and finished up with:
"Now you know something about It,"
Then. as he was going away, he sald'
by the way, what do you work at!'
"Me and my mate over yonder are
telegraph workers, and we've Just nn
ished putting up new WIRE"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Are We a Nation of Swearers!

In recent sermon on swearing Rev.
F. NJ. Goodchild, pastor of the Central
Baptist Church, New York, says:
'There is no vice more prevalent
than that of profane swearing. 1t is
especially marked in this country. The
men swear, the women swear, and
children with the lisp hardly ont OF
their speech swear. suppose the name
of Christ is not spoken so often in pray.
er as in blasphemy.
"Some Of our brethren believe that
judicial oaths are included in Chrlst's
prohibition. 1t may at least be said
that such oaths are administered far
too often and far too lightly. Enough
lies are told in any custom house to
sink the place. What strange verdicts
juries render; but they are under oath.
What singular charges Judges some
times make, although they are under
oath. How hurriedly vicious railroad
enterprises are put through boards Of
aldermen and legislatures, and yet oil
our legislators are under oath.
"God forbade only taking His name
In vain, but Christ condemns all oaths.
That includes all common oaths, such
as My heavens Great Scott and the
like, to say nothing of the towards 8
oaths, such as Darn it, when one
means Damn it, and 'Gosh,' when one
means Cod"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Goats Milk as Food.

It is known that while the cows
milk contains some 12.44 per cent. Of
solids, the goats milk has 1879 per
cent. But the best feature OF
the latter product is accounted to be
its adaptability to the feeding of in
fants, also its immunity from the dan
ger of carrying the germs Of tubercu-
lar disease, the goat as foster moth
er not being liable to tuberculosis. 1t
is claimed, too, for this milk that it is
better in feeding power and much
easier of digestion than that Of the
cow, the reason being probably the
extreme minuteness of the fat parti-
cles; for this reason also the cream
does not rise so rapidly, and thus the
milk contains almost the same amount
through the day. Cream rises most
rapidly in the first few hours that
milk is kept, hence in feeding an in
FAINT or invalid upon cows milk it will
be seen that the cream will be in
greater proportion at the beginning of
the day, and the food approximate
more to skinned milk as the day ad-
uances, the variation being quite
enough to derange an infants digest
i've organs. Another point in favor of
goats milk is the portability of the
animal producing it, in case of the
change of the child's residence. All
trouble and danger in changing the
dairy supply are, of course, obviated
by the use of goat, its removal be-
ing simple matter. New York Tri,
bune.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

nal main track use. EXPERIMENTS WIN
the renewed rails In actual service
proved eminently satisfactory.
In the accompanying illustration are
shown three sections of worn rails.
The sections given show the different
ways in which steel rails wear, tcgeth'
er with howage Of metal. e., excess
I've curve wear, ordinary curve wear,
and tread wear. The fact that these
different forms Of worn rails, varying
h weight from 54.6 pounds to 55.e
pounds per yard, were all renewed to
the standard G, weighing 81 pounds
per yard, demonstrates that the maxi
mum reduction due to the process need
GOT exceed 2.5 pounds per yard and the
resultant product Of any lot Of worn
rails will be within five pounds Of the
original weight.
In sectloS5 Of rails shown in the sec
ond illustration the original rail was
sf English make, and was In the track
twenty-nine years. In the rerolllns
process the rails were altered to admit
| the use of modern joint material
In operating the process the rails
were charged into furnace that was
sufficiently long to accommodate the
whole rail After being brought up to
/ bright red heat the rails were drawn
from the end Of the furnace opposite
| to that used for charging, and carried
by a steam-driven carriage to the back
| ode Of three-high set OF rolls, and
{ entered between the top and middle
oils. After passing through they fell
lpon driven rollers, and by them en-
tered into the final or finishing pass be-
! tween the middle and bottom rolls
They were then carried to the hot saws
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
ACeryieno.

'sThe Explosion and Detection Of
Acetylene in Air" is the title Of a pa.
per recently read before the Chemical
Society; and as many persons are inter.
ested In this new illuminating gas, a
short account Of the results arrived at
by this experimenter will not be out
of place. A mixture Of acetylene and
air becomes explosive when as little as
three per cent. of the gas Is present.
and the tendency to explode persists uy
to eighty-one per cent. This range IL
extraordinarily wide, and exceeds THAI
Of any combusNble gas known.
Greece has given the world a beaut-
full object lesson. But it will leave her
bankrupt and Inundated. An ounce OF
powder is worth a pound of sentiment
In actual warfare.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Russian Flax.

Despite the fact that Russia is the
largest grower Of hemp and flax in the
world and possesses an unlimited sup
ply Of the cheapest labor, the industry
has not developed according to expec.
tation, one of the principal reasons
being unscientifc cultivation and pre-.
paration. A government experiment
fax station was established, and the
results in that district showed an in.
crease of fifty percent in the value OF
the fiber, and seventy five per cent in
quantity, and similar stations will be
established throughout the flax regions
and better methods adopted for col
lecting and sorting the aa1 grown by
the peasantty.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Lightning Drove In a Spike.

An Oak tree in Monterey square, in
front of Mr.. John Lyons residence,
was struck by lightning yesterday af'
ternoon. The crash Of thunder fol-
lowing the fash was deafening. The
tree had a portion Of the bark from
the ground up to height of three OF
four feet stripped from one side, but
does not appear to be otherwise dam
aged.
An iron spike in the side Of the tree
where the bolt struck was driven deeI
into the wood. Numbers Of people
were passing on Bull street when the
tree was struck, and several were
slightly stunned. Savannah News.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

There are several wooden shoe fac
tories In America. The Hollanders
brought these durable foot coverings
from the old country, and were long
made sport Of by the irreyerent. But
the Americans have, within few
years, been coming to the conclusion
that in adopting the wooden footwear
the Dutch had pretty level heads. The
shoes are especially desirable for work
in laundries, breweries, and stables, as
well as on the farm when the ground is
wet. They do not become saturated
with moisture, never get out Of shape
like leather boots, and are surprisingly
warm and comfortable, and In addi-
ton they are cheap, and will 0utlive
several pairs Of cowhide boots. The
awkwarlness Of wearing the shoes
soon passes away, and when the
wearer enters the house he kicks them
off for shoes or slippers Of more grace
full build. Wooden shoes are made en-
tirely by hand. Small, solid blocks Of
wood are first shaped like a shoe. They
are then turned over to'the borer, who
with variety Of implements makes
the hole for the foot. He first bores q
hole for the heel and then with what
looks like an exaggerated cheese spoon
works his way toward the toe. Once
started with augers, knives, scoops and
scrapers, the place for the foot Is rap
idly shaped. The workman often uses
calipers and measures, so that one Shoe
Of pair shall be as near as possible
the mate Of the other. The shoe is then
sent to the drying room to remain a
month, when the final touches are tc
give it the last scraping and the artistic
finish. In this country, the wood used
is basswood, as 1t is light, easy tt
work, durable and dry. Occasional or
ders are received for fancy shoes to bt
made Of maple or walnut, and once NJ
extra fine pair had mahogany veneer
The shoes are especially adapted fol
wearing in wet places, and the demand
! for them is steadily increasing.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
The Father Of independence

The Memorial Church at Gainsbor-
ough, England, erected in memory Of
John Robinson, the Pilgrim Father,
has just been opened. The founda.
tion stone was laid last year by Mr.,
Bayard, then Ambassador Of the
United States. The cost of the church
has been $35, 900, Of which $40, ,OOOhas
been collected. It will be remem
bered that the Congregational Church,
which afterward settled in Leyden,
and of which John Robinson was pas.
tor, was originally founded at Gains
borough.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
The University Of Alabama.

The advantages of being educated IN
ones own State University cannot be
over estimated. Equal strength ac'
ouired abroad or in an Institution ofless
prestige, would be far less valuable in
a practical sense. University Alumni
are and are to be leading men in all
walks of life
Parents with sons to educate should
make note of this.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Cheap Method of Renewing Worn Ou

Cheap Method of Renewing Worn Out
Railroad Tracks.
A new method Of treating worn out
steel rails, and one that has received
the Endorsement Of practical steel rail-
maker, Capt. R. w. Hunt is described
by him In Cassier's Magazine. This Il
the invention of Mr.. e. w. McKenna,
for years identified with large railway
systems. His idea was to heat the
worn rail In lts entirety and cause as
little reduction Of weight Of section "a
possible, and restore it to perfect sec
ton and make it suitable for its orig
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ca.e of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
u. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known Z. j Che-
ney Tor the last Is years. and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business tran'actions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tion made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Oh O.
WALDING, KIYNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. :,
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur,
aces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
BIZ all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

ibid 1t ever occur to you," asks the
Nelson Dak.) Independent, show ridic.
ulous it is, the way: railroads are man
aged% 1t did; It did, Do you recall
the lines from Excelsior" '9Try not
the pass, the old man said?"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

Fits permanently cured No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Klines Great
Nerve RestQrer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. II. h. KLINE. Ltd, 9Sl Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetning, softens the gums, reducing infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

believe Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my boys life last summer. Mrs. ALLIE DoUG-
LASS, lie Roy. Mich, Oct. 20, 1894.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Comfort Costs 80 Cents,

irritating, aggravating, agonlzing Tetser, &c
zema, kingworm and all other itching SKIN aus
eases are quickly cured BY the use OF IeHerine.
1t is soothing cooling, healing Goats oo GEMS
box. post pald--brings comfort atonce. Address
j. Y. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

The Mexican Herald says of recent
fatal panic at q bull fight: "The youn1
lady was frightened to death, but
haved with much courage and sci all
session." This, we believe, is tn
" characteristic Of Americo
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

In the usual way, and after being cut
to the desired lengths, were put ON the
hot bed to cool, subsequently being cold.
Strengthened and drilled for splice
bolts. The loss in heating and rolling
ram from .05 per cent. to .0S per cent.
With one heating furnace the product
was over 100 tons per turn. A plant
Is being built at Joliet, ILL.,, to renew
rails by this process,
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
Aking about

- -AKlng abOut
The devil SC III possible get one
the man u and show it around to
owns tshbors.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24
How's This 2

Few men really know when they are well
treated
The Louisiana populist., 1897-09-24

! You can always pick the winners at
the races when your pocketbook i3
empty.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
SINGULAR Rim Storms.

In the Colorado desert they have
transforms during which not single
drop of water touches the earth. The
rain can be seen falling from the clouds
high above the desert, but when the
water reaches the strata of hot, dry
air beneath the clouds, 1t is entirely
absorbed before falling half the dis
lance to the ground. 1t is a singular
sight to witness a heavy downpour of
rain, not drop of which touches the
ground. These strange transforms &C.
cur in regions where the shade tenn
perature often ranges as high as 12S
degrees Fahrenheit.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

AS corns are one of the universal
pests of suffering humanity, any rem
edy that promises relief is looked upon
with approval. The world is full of
so-called corn cures and corn eradi-
Gators, but nine-tenths of them are
worthless and some of them positively
injurious. The following is given by
the Scientific American, which fact
commends 1t to all persons who know
the standing of that valuable paper:
"Salicylic acid, 80 grm.; Cannabis In
dica (Indian hemp, grm. Castor
oil, " dram; Collodion, Y o." The
result Is a clear, light-green solution.
There should be no difficulty in its
preparation. To prevent 1t from evap-
Grating keep the solution in a stop
pered bottle. Be sure and use the In
dian hemp, and not the Am arican ar
ticle; the latter is not easily soluble.
Mix. Apply morning and evening for
four days. Then soak the feet in warm
water.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
Their Occupations.

A mlddle-aged woman with an arm
full or parcels was walking along Mis-
sion street yesterday when she sud-
denly stopped and stared at laborer
shoveling dirt out of a trench in the
street. AS he Strengthened up she rec
ognlzed her divorced husband.
How are you, Moike? Plat are ye
doin'?"
He tried to wither her with glare,
but she continued to smile sweetly.
aye want to know what I'm dom,
Ell? Well, I'm earnin alimony. What
are We doin'?"
Sure, Moike, I'm a-spendin' it"
He resumed his shoveling and she
went on down the street, feeling pref
ty well satisfied with herself.-San
Francisco Post.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
Santa re to san Antonio.

Beginning January 16 and every Gay
thereafter through Pullman sleeper
will leave Paris at 500 p. m, Dallas
at $50 p. m, Cleburne at 1850 p. m,
Fort Worth at 040 p. m.
Passengers from Fort Worth will
connect with sleeper at Cleburne, ar
irving at San Antonio $40 a. III. via
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe to Cam
eron, San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
TO Tlatonia, Southern Pacific to San
Antonio, one change only, with direct
connections for coach passengers at
Cameron. This is absolutely the quick
est time between North Texas and
San Antonio. w. S. KEENAN,.
G. 2. A.. G.. G. & S. L. Ry.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass, had very bad
cold and cough which he had not been
able to cure with any thing. gave
him n % cent bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, says w. p. Holden,
merchant and postmaster at West
Brimtield, and the next time 1 saw him
he said it worked like a charm. This
remedy is intended especially for
acute throat and lung diseases such
as colds, Group and whooping cough,
and it is famous for its cures. There
is no danger in giving it to chill
dren for 1t contains nothing injurious.
For sale by A. Grave, Sinner and A.
NJ. Kotzahue, Moulton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
Wanted Idea !E:s 81 S! lai$;
protect Y9gr tideaS they bring wealth
neys, Washington, d. c. for their 81 800 prize ofrer
and list OF Two hundred inventions wanted.
THREW AWAY HIS CANES.

Mr.. d. Wiley, eX-postmaster, Black
Creek, N. Y, was so badly afflicted
with rheumatism that he was only
able to hobble around with canes, and
even then it caused him great pain.
After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
he was so much improved that he
threw away his canes. He says this
lniment did him more good than all
other medicines and treatment put to-
gether. For sale at so cents per bot
tie by A. Grave, Sinner and A. NJ
Kotzabue, Moulton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease.
and in order to cure 1t you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t
aicians In this country for years. and Is
q. regular prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonios known, combined with the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combna-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY G. Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Millions now plant Salzer's seeds,
but millions more should; hence offer.
pkg. Bismarck Cucumber -......15c
pkg. Round Globe Beet . .10c
pkg. Earliest Carrot ........... .10c
pkg. Kaiser Wilhelm Lettuce. loo
pkg. Earliest Melon ..lOc
pkg Giant Yellow Onion .........15e
pkg. 14-Day Radish ..1Oc
pkgs. Brilliant Flower Seeds. ..l5c
Now all of above 10 packages, In
GLIDING our mammoth plant and seed
catalogue, are mailed you free upon
receipt of only IA cents postage.
25 pkgs. Earliest Vegetable Seed $1.o0
81 Brilliant Blooming Plants. .S1.oO
John A. Sal2er Seed Co.. La Crosse,
Wis. w.n.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The call of 1897 is "On to the Koo-
tenia," the wonderfully rich mining
country of Montana, Idaho and Brit
ish Columbia, where so many mines
of gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, etc,
have been discovered during the last
year or two and new towns and indus
tries established. The town of Ross
land grew from 200 people to 5000 in
twenty months. Maps and descriptive
matter of the entire territory sent free
by f. I. Whitney, G. p. & 7. A., Great
Northern railway, ST. Paul, MINI.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to A.
Grave, Sinner and A. NJ. Kotzahue,
Moulton, for the latest and best of
everything in the drug line. They sell
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures of bad colds, Group and
whoopipg cough. When in need of such
Pa n1e6t 10 give this remedy trial and
you will be more than pleased with
the result.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
Conflicting.

IT think we are not cultivating the
new neighbors as we should" said Mrs.
Blykins
WELL" replied her husband, there's
no use of trying to do too many things
at once. 1t stands to reason that we
can't expect to be successful IN culti-
waiting the neighbors and Millicent's
voice at the same time. Washington
Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

A peculiar result of stroke of light
ming was noted near Dion, France, in
the summer of 1893. A flash of light
ming was seen to strike a fish pond,
and an investigation made Immediate
ly after the storm had subsidized proved
that every fish in the little lake had
been killed. This is one of the very
few recorded instances of lightning
striking fresh water.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Hosts OF lnvalids tumble to destruction simply
because they Will exercise no discretion in the
matters of eating, drinking and the avoidance
Of exciting causes, and above all. in the item
OF medication They persist in dosing them
and violent remedies, opiates and mineral
poisons. The host, the safest the poasantest
substitute for such hurtful no remedies Is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, potent for
malarlal, rheumatic, dyspeptic, nervous and
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The police of New York assert that
during the past few months $4,000
New York husbands have been arrest
ed for failure to provide for their wives
and children. Hard times Is the ex-
cuse given by these recreant Benedlcts.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
NOTICE! notice.!

Although elected to the office of
county judge, l shall continue the prac-
tice of law in the district court and
will also do any office work, such as
writing deeds, etc. Parties having
business with me can find me at the
court house. d. A. Paulus.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The speaker" of the house was SO
called because he was supposed to de-
liver all messages orally. This was
ernor. The governorship Of New J'er-
ferson, who decreed that communica-
lions to congress should be made by
written message. The title of speak.
or" still remains.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

A New York man went up to Fall
River, Mass, last week and bought 49,
100000 yards Of calico. What big
family OF girls he must have.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The public takes care of many PEG.
pie who are not in the poor house
1eo7 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.
Don't believe it, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and 10 rare farm
seed samples, worth $40, to get start.
WE.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Montana has the usual numbers of
inventors for new state. There is
one to every LBS of its population.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Good advice cannot create come
thing out of nothing.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The old settler remembers well be,
cause there was little TO remember.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Fear and hate are nearer akin than
first cousins.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Close cultivation is better than larger
fields in any kind Of occupation.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Look up the best man that ever lived
and you will find something ON him
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

JUST try 100 box OF Cascarets, candy cathar-
tic. the finest Liver and bowel regulator male
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

It's is calculated that the earth
weights about 6,O49,s36,0o0, 900, 0cO
tons.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

The average American writes about
twenty-one letters year.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

CAsoAREvs stimulate liver, kidneys md
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, loc.