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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Dangerous HusiueSS

a story is going about Wall street
OF bet that certain bank clerk could
not initiate the signatures of the banks
officers well enough to have check
eaShed' A dinner at the Waldorf for
SIX depended on the result of trial
ihe clerk drew a check ON the bank
tor $3.50, signed the presidents name
ihaorsed 1t as cashier handed it over
to the paying teller, who examined the
signatures and paid the money, plac-
ing the check on file. He then went
behind the counter, paid the money
back and took the check. This looks
TO me ike dangerous business. That
clerk is too clever. New York pracs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Extracting Gold.

A process of extracting gold by which
every particle of the metal In the ore
is recovered Is stated to be in success
full operation in West Australia. 1t is
called the ore atomic process. Gold
quartz Is crushed into small Jumps and
is then put into closed chamber, sub
Jected to the heat Of furnace, to the
action Of water and Of hydrogen gas.
This eliminated sulphur and reduces
all oxides to the metallic state. After
being heated, the material Is suddenly
cooled by Jets Of water--an operation
repeated several times till the quartz
crumbles to powder at the touch of the
finger. 1t is then thrown into n tank
and the gold is separated by washing.
Chicago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Natures Study.

The College of Agriculture of Cor.
nell university has, under the Nivon
or Agricultural Extension act undar'
taken to assist, free of expense all
teachers who wish to Introduce net,ra
study into their schools. "Natrrs
study" says Mr. Roberts. the director
or seeing familiar things in nex
light, is valuable factor in education
How many people can explain. SO that
a child can understand, why water nnts
OUT llre' why some young squash plants
Dflns Their shells out Of the ground on
their backs and others do not F.; or show
TIE difference between q leaf-bud and
a frult-bud Of the apple or tell whence
aN the house flies come The world
lsfa,l Of such common things. abou,
which people Do not inquire, u
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
. LONGEST TUNNEL IN THE WORLD.
It VIII Be Under Pixies Peak aud VIII
Cost $50, 100000.

Two gangs of workmen have JUS
begun digging in Colorado the longes
tunnel which man ever attempted t(
construct. The main bore will be 2(
miles long, and connecting with this
are subsidiary tunnels with tota
length of 30 miles. So, in reality, the
task that has been put under way is
that of digging SO miles of tunnels, and
every foot Of this vast system will be
under Pixies Peak and the mountains
that tower on each side.
The starting point of the main tun-
mel is at the foot of the mountain
leading up to Pixies Peak, near the
old town of Colorado City. This
point is but short distance from the
railroads which span the country be-
tween Colorado Springs and Manitou.
From here it runs almost due south
west. The further end of the tunnel
is at the edge Of the mountains at
-Four Mile Creek, over in Fremont
county, COL, six miles south of Grip
pie Creek and near the little town of
Sunol. Two gangs of men, as stated,
are working on the tunnel, one at
each end. Just at present they are
making progress at the rate of 80
feet day. 1t is believed that the
mammoth task they have undertaken
will be completed in seven years.
The main tunnel will pass directly
under the cone of Pixies Peak at q
depth Of nearly 1000 feet, and 2700
feet beneath the town of Victor. Its
average depth from the surface will
be $500 feet, and it is designed to test
the mineral deposits Of the territory at
these great depths. Thirty miles of
laterals are contemplated, and these
will pass underneath all the Cripple
Greek district at an average depth of
$500 feet. Cripple Creek, Victor, Gill
lette, the various small towns and o.
thousand mines are to be made tribu-
tary to this vast system.
Under present circumstances the
distance the shortest way-from Col
orado Springs to Cripple Creek is
81 miles. By way Of the tunnel the
two cities will only be 16 miles apart.
1t is estimated by the contractors that
the average cost per foot of excavation
will be $50. This makes the total
probable expense of digging the tun-
mel and its subsidiary branches 500, 500
300. All of this sum the tunnel people
expect to crush out Of the ore their
workmen will break while excavating
or CLEAN from the nuggets which may
all out Of secret pockets so far below
lhe earth's surface. San Francisco
Examiner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Callers and Office-Seeke rs.

Ex-PreSident Harrison gives a most
interesting pen picture Of "a Day with
the President at His Desk, In the La
dies Home Journal. The article is
unique, az being the first written by q
President Of life In the White House,
and In describing the routine Of a Chief
Exec utiyc. A feature that he treats
with directness relates to the Presi
dents Interruptions from callers and
oftice-seekers. ut IS a rare good for
tune" he writes, during the early
months Of an administration If the
President gets one wholly unnterrupt.
ed hour at his desk each day. The Pres.
iednt's time is so broken into bits that
he Is often driven to late night work,
or to set up a desk in his bedroom
when preparing a message or other
paper requiring unbroken attention.
Thoughtlessness Is the root Of all this
Z only want five minutes and If he
were the only one it could be spared;
but his double Is at his heels, and the
urgent public business Is postponed or
done at night with a faded mind. II
may be said that untimely visitors
should be excluded. and SO they
should; but thOughtfulness on tleil
part would be a cure without smart"
Regarding the office-seekcrs' persistency
In having personal interviews with the
President, General Harrison asserts
that they advance their cause but little, !
II at all. "But the feeling that some
thing Is or may be gained by personal
interview prevails, and for the first |
year and half Of an admintstra ton |
the President spends from four to six |
hours Of each day talking about things
he will not have to act upon for months, !
while the things that ought to be done
presently are hnrtfully postponed.
IF the President could make up and
publish an appointment docket, and no.
hfy all persons having anything to say
in particular case to draw near on
fixed day, 1t would result in a great say.
ing O. time all around, and n great say.
Ing Of money to the applicants, who
could remain at home until summoned
20 appear. No papers should be received
after the submission of the case. and
motions for a rehearing and for q new
trial should be barred"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
RED RIVER LINE.

Chas. P. Truslow President
Chas. W. Drown
Traffic Manager, New Orleans, La.
Leroy A. Stafford.
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. scoyell, capacity 1900 bales
OF cotton.
Anna B. Adams, capacity 1000 bales
of cotton.
Rosa Bland, capacity 500 bales of
cotton.
And fleet of 8 Barges, capacity 500
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednes.
days end Saturdays, and leave Shreye-
post Tuesdays and Fridays.
The new steamer w. T. Scoyell
built expressly for this trade, will
make weekly trips between Alexandra
and Shreveport during the coming
sedson.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Small for Her.

Very Stout Lady lwatehing the lions
fed-'Pears to me, mister, that amt q
very big piece O. meat for sech an AMI
NAL.
Attendant with the most stupendous
show Of po;iteness)I s'pose it does
seem like little meat to you ma'am,
but It's enough for the lion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Germany's fifteen largest land own.

Germany's fifteen largest land own.
ers own between them 100000 acres
Of German soil. Prince Wittgenstein
has 100000 acres, next comes the
Duke Of Arenberg with 100000, then
in order the Prince Of Thurn and TaxIs,
the Duke Of Brunswick, Prince salm
Salm, the Prince Of Talieyrand-Sagan,
who Is French subject; the Prince Of
Pless, the Duke Of Leuchtenberg,
Prince Bentheim, Prince Lowenstein,
the Prince Of WED Gather Of the Queen
Of Roumania), and Prince Fengger.
Many Of these have large estates out.
side Of Germany.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
his COnfessiou.

Mrs. Dowley-John, it is really fright
full the way you swear. Before we
were married you said you never gave
way to profanity at all.
Mr.. Dowley-And told the truth. !
never was married before.-CleYeland
Leader,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Brave Mon.

Alex Mcclure of the Philadelphia Times
says: THE two boldest men he knows are
ION. John WannamaAer OF Philadelphia and
Illly haynes of Boston. Both went to New
YORK. Mr.. Wannarnaker took the Stewart
property, the finest dry goods store in the
%orld, and Mr.. Haynes took the great
Pre- Central Hotel, the largest in
me cry. But dry rot had crept into both
a. these magnificent properties and no one
dared to grasp them, until John Wanna o
MAKER took one and TilIy Haynes the other
A complete and unqualified success has
ccc*ned the efforts of both. Verify q good
reputation is better than riches"
E1ghty-hve per cent. of the people who are
lame are affected on the left side
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 991 Arch St., phila Pa.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

"Why do so many modern writer's
seem to prefer notoriety to fameY
Because man has to climb for fame,
but he can get notoriety by an easy
tumble. "-Chicago Record.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Mudge-Oh, yes, we had real Lively
time, Simmons and I. It cost us near
~ $50. Wickwire-Yes, saw Sim
mons this morning, and he told me he
spent $45.-Indianapolis journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

A funeral in a family reveals great
many surprising klnships that no num-
Der Of parties and receptions had ever
made public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Prayer and Profanity

are all right in their proper places, but II you
have letter or Eczema, or Salt Rheum, or Ring
worm, better save your breath and buy "Tetter-
inc SO cents n box at drug Stores or by mail
from j. 7. Shuptrine. Savannah. Ga
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
A Veil of Mist

Rising at morning or evening from some low.
land, often carries in its folds tho seeds Of ma.
larta Where malarial fever prevails no one 1s
safe, unless protected by some efficient medici.
nal safeguard. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
both protection and remedy. No person who
1nhap1ts, or sojourns In a miasmntic region or
country, should omit to procure this certifying
agent, which Is also the finest known remedy for
dyspepsia, constipation, kidney trouble and
rheumatism.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Shells 1t not true that two people
can live as cheaply as one? He-Yes, If
they are married. Not If they are en-.
Gagged Puck
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and is taken
internally; and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Write for tes-
timonials free Manufactured by
F.J. CHENEY C Co., Toledo. q.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR.. S. H. RUSHING.
ALEXANDRIA, La

ALEXANDRIA, La
q. residence on Fourth and Washington
1 n Office and Hospital on Fourth and
Deooto streets. Surgeon for the Texas and
Iacliic and Houston, Central Arkansas and
Northern Railroad Companies. All will be
promptly cared for upon application.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Thirty years ago. there were only two dozen
explosive compounds known to chemists:
now there are over thousand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
y Gloomy Cliutax.

Did you finish the story you were
at work on?"
Yes, replied the litterateur.
You were in doubt as to its con-
el'lsion. Did it have happy or un-
happy ending?"
Unhappy. The editor refused to
print it."-Tit-B Bits. "
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing infamma-
on.alays pain cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

The attorney general of California has de-
cided that Frisco street railway cannot
carry freight.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Sea water contains silver in some quantity.
1t Is often found deposited on the copper
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

The ordinary speed OF a house-fy stwenty.
nve ieet second; but when chased it often
attalns speed of 160 feet second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

:, just try Zoe. box of Cascarets, the finest
hevr and bowel regulator ever made.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
For Herself Alone.

ghe-Do you love me for myself
alone, dearest1
He-Of course do. You don't sup
pose want your mother about ali the
time, do yourJudy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

BIOLOGISTS say that all known species of
Wild animals are gradually diminishing in
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Over 1000 cured. Why NOT let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. so cents and $1.OO at ali
druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

when bilious or costive, eat {. Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; 1Oc., CSC
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Seventy-two races inhabit the world and
use 1904 different tongues. There are about
1000 religions
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

"Our new neighbors are very polite
said Mrs. Perkasie to her husband
when he came home at night. care
they?" Eyes; l sent to borrow their
stepladder and they told me they
hadn't one, but If I'd wait awhile they d
send and buy ne."-Harper's Bazaar.
"Well, what's your kick now?" asked
the manager, as the soubrete entered
his office. ''SiX feet nine inches," she
replied promptly. Consider yourself
engaged for my summer extravagan-
"a" he returned quickly; "that's two
inches better than last year."-Chicago
Evening Post.
She-I understand that Miss Krochet
played on the piano at the reception
last night. Did they appear to enjoy
her performance? He-Oh! immense.
ly. 1t was the most enjoyable time Of
the whole evening. Everybody was
talking away as if they would split
their throats.-Boston Transcript.
Algernon (who has invited himself
down for a days shooting)-Hullo,
Tom. What are those tickets tied on
the dogs collars for? Keeper-Well,
sir, you see, the Squire remembers your
last days shootin, and thought you had
better know the value of the dogs be-
forehand to save future unpleasant
ness.-Fun.
The Romans" said the teacher,
were good at bridge building" ~
should say they were," murmured the
bad boy on the back seat. look at
her observation-disclosures Times.
Mrs. Cohn-Ikey, who is dat in de
frond room NIT Papa? Ikey-A diyin-
ity student vas looking for a furnished
room. Mrs. Cohn-Ikey, go oud py der
hall undt yissle hymn.-Judge.
"see here, young man." said the stern
father, :if you don't come home earlier
after this, I'll know the reason why"
"Glad to hear it, Governor; that will
save all explanations on my part."-De.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Piso's Cure cured me OF q Throat and Lung
trouble of three years standing.-E. CADY.
Huntington. Ind, Nov. L, 1884.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

CAscARETs stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe: Toe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Proving Her Gaze.

MrS. Emerson (of Boston)-You
Rhouldn't use slang. Susie. Your favor
ito old English authors do not counte-
nance It
| susie-oh, yes, they do, mamma.
Don't you remember what Colley Glib
Dor says about the youth that fred
The Epheslan dome?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Postal cards came iato use in this
ceaAGy July, 1873. '''''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Cured by Lydia e. Pinkham'e
Vegetable Compound,
Also Backache.

cannot speak too highly Of Mrs.
Pinkham's Medicine, for it has done so
much for me. I have been great suf-
ferer from Kidney trouble, pains in
muscles, joints, back and shoulders;
feet would swell. l also had womb
troubles and leucorrhea. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and Blood Purifier and Liver
Pills, felt like a new woman. My
kidneys are now in perfect condition,
and all my other troubles are cured
Mrs. MAGGIE PORTS, 324 Kaufman st.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Ny system was entirely run down,
and suffered with terrible bacllache
in the small of my back and could
hardly stand upright. I was moro
tired in the morning than on retiring
at night. I had no appetite. Since
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, have gained fifteen pounds,
and / look better than I ever looked
before. l shall recommend it to all
my friends, as it certainly is wonder
full medicine.-MRs. e. F. MORTON, 1043
Hopkins St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kidney Trouble.
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, I had suffered
many years with kidney trouble. The
pains in my back and shoulders were
terrible. My menstruation became ir.
regular, and l was troubled with leu.
corrhea. l was growing very weak. l
had been to many physicians but re.
ccived no benefit. began the use of
Mrs. PinlSham's medicine, and the first
bottle relieved the pain in my back
and regulated the menses. It is the
best kind of medicine that have ever
taken, for it relieved the pain so quickly
and cured the disease.-MRs. LILLIAN
CRIPPEN, Box II. St. Andrews BAY. Fla
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
NO-TO.Bnc for Fifty,rents.

Elghty-hye per cent. of the people who are
anne are affected on the left side.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Travel in Comfort

by taking advantage of the
Superior Train Service, Ele-
CANT equipment and fast time
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

The Romans" said the teacher,
were good at bridge building" ~
should say they were," murmured the
pad boy on the back seat. "Look at
her OSeI'-Was hinnton Timos
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
DRUNKaRDs SAY : AYR
AMEEIS 81 y EeE az W Maan tNtE.

EFT RiCH quickly; Nsnd for "acO Iuvsnlio,,
"a Wa-ts3. EDGAR TATE Il Co. SO B'wny y
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-14
AUsTRILIA's WHEAr CRop.
So Short as to Compel Her to Make Heavy
lmportations.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The wheat
crop OF Australia for the coming har-
vest is so short, according to estimates
reported to the state department by
Consul Bell at Sydney that it will re-
duce that country from her position as
sixth in exporting degree to about the
eleventh wheat importing country. In
stead of being an exporter of 10000, ,0GO
per year Australasia will have to i'm
port not far from 100000 to supply the
deficiency for short crops.
Not only will the United States sup
ply the chief part of the deficiency, but
she will also make good large part of
the worlds deficiency caused by the
loss of Australasia's supply, making
a difference of 100000 bushels. With
failure in India and a short crop
throughout Europe there will be no
trifling advantage to the United States
wheat growers.
There have been imported into the
colony of New South Wales since jan
uary I, 1896 1886, 7s5 bushels of wheat
and 4S,S5l tons of -four, of which 1,760,-
S54 bushels and 24,730 tons came from
the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-14
What #. j Kfngsbury Says

Waterbury, Jan. 13.-Frederick j.
Kingsbury of this city, a member Of
the Yale corporation, said tonight that
a meeting of the executive committee
of the corporation would be held in
New Haven tomorrow. when it is prob
able that the action of the New Haven
board of assessors in bringing various
pieces of property belonging to the dni-
versity under the taxable list will be
thoroughly discussed.
1t is Mr.. Kingsbury's opinion that
the action of the New Haven assessors
in putting into the list of taxable prop
erty the dormitories located outside of
the campus is entirely improper He
thinks that the property of the uni
versity located outside of the campus
should be exempt from taxation as We'll
as the buildings on the campus.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-14
no INCREASE OUR ARMY.
A Bill That MayMake Civilians Eligible to
Commissioned Officers.


Washington, Jan. 1S.-To give the
United States army a modern organi-
cation and enable it to fight on even
terms with European armies, employ
ing modern armament and methods, is
the purpose of bill that was ordered
to be favorably reported to-day by he
house committee on military affairs.
The bill increases the list of enlisted
men from $4,000 to 10000, the number
of companies in each regiment from ten
to twelve, and adds two regiments of
artillery to the army. With the new
methods in force each infantry regi-
ment will contain in future three ma
jors instead of one, as at present. The
effect of this will be to promote fifty
captains to the rank of major, fifty
first leutenants to captaincies and fifty
second lieutenants to first 1ieutenants.
If the military academy at West
Point cannot furnish the additional
number of cadets necessary to fill these
second lieutenantcies the appointments
may be made from the enlisted men or
from civil life. The bill has the ap-
proval of the secretary of war.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-14
SENATOR ERM4N SILENT.
Generally Believed, However, That He
Will Enter the Cabinet.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Sher-
man this afternoon declined to discuss
the report connecting his name with
the portfolio of the state department.
He even refused to answer the question
whether he was going to Ohio to confer
with President-elect Mckinley. 1t is
understood from another source, how
ever, that Mr.. Sherman will leave the
latter part of this week ostensibly for
his home in Mansfield, but will stop off
at Canton and have a conference with
Major Mckinley.
The fact that Mr. Sherman will en-
ter the cabinet is accepted by his col
leagues in the senate as a we'll settled
subject.