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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
I A Champion Lightweight.

Remarkable in many ways, the
'tule gnat" Of the far West is the most
curious for its almost total lack Of
weight. The little insect has nearly
microscopic body, but a relatively huge
spread of wings, which gives it the ap.
parent size of a mosquito.
In some parts Of California "tule
gnats" swarm SO densely about burn
ing lamps that several times during an
evening the dead must be cleared away
to give the light a chance. In bright
ly-illumined stores the gnats are
veritable pests, and it was in q Lake
County Zeal. drug store that curious
experiment was recently made. AS
many gnats were collected as could be
heaped upon pan Of the apothecary's
scales;. the smallest weight in use to
measure the most delicate drugs was
then put,,upon the opposite pan and
was found to overbalance the mountain
of gnats. New Orleans Times-D Demo-
crat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
!. Mothers of. Great Men.

In recent sermon, the Rev, ILs
Bristol, of Chicago, said: One or III
chief glories Of the Bible is its reco,,is
ton of the dignity, rights and MR.
ness of woman. Where in any III n
body of literature will you find % ~, ~!
respect and love for wife, d de,ol,
and self-sacrificing an affection fr
ter and daughter, SO noble 4 revet.ssaI
for mother? The world genersIl,is
it's laws, literatures and customs ~
not treat woman in any other rel.toss|
with the sweet, divine justice xhi
the good book inculcates. IN,
where you may, you find vefy ~
monuments rearedNto celebrate silay
genius, virtues and self.sacridces
womanhood. No holidays are legsliis
in honor of great. women. Even ~
queens birthday is not SO much ! =
in honor Of Victoria as Of the qi,es' 6
On that day the English people oslss|
brate the dignity Of an office, moi Sc
virtues and greatness Of q wonaaa
though she be the most queenly von.s|
and the most womanly queen into
history of sovereignty. Too naaSl
women care more about an illustsiio
ancestry than a useful progeny. Is
great pedigree has in it not hali ~,
honor that belongs to q great posteriiJs|
It is nobler, more praiseworthy t6l1'
the mother Of q great man than q
simply the daughter Of great m,aa|
From the days Of Moses, whose moths
made possible his education, IN .llt {
learning Of the Egyptians, nearly sv.ll
great man has been honest I'd. Soy: 81 g
owe my success chiefly to my motha,
If liberal education is antagoMsie.X
motherhood so much the worse for ~
miserable, pernicious type Of edass
ton. If society and its demands -
antagonistic to motherhood SO mlol|
the worse for that type Of sodist1s|
What is book or picture or song goo&
for except for what it can do for mens'
minds, hearts and lives? For thstdoss'
the faithful mother give to. the Yufl|
her children, that they may miiilte
good to the world. The religion th q
honors mother will save the world
good mothers give nations great mn
and great men make great nations.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Rescued by q Canine Samson.

Wilbur Stevens, a skye -1-old
youngster of Garlandville, N. Y, fell
into the river while flying his kite. A
big St. Bernard dog named Samson
which was assisting at the ascension,
plunged into the water after him. The
banks Of the river were too steep for
the rescuer to climb, and he was
obliged to swim long distance down
stream before he could land his little
burden. The boy was none the worse
for his ducking, the dog having kept
the boys head above water FL the
time.-New York Mail and Express.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
A South African Heroine.

In South Africa the women some
imes need a set Of accomplishments diff
ering from those of London aud New
York. The feminine graces might be at a
disadvantage when not backed up by
more than the usual feminine force. At
east that is what, the experience of Mrs.
Johann Colenbrander, who is now be-
ng feted in. England as heroine Of
Buluwayo, would seem to indicate.
II cannot remember the time" said
Mrs. Colenbrander to an English in
'erviewer, when 1 was without q horse
md gum" Her familiarity with these
masculine belongings has more than
Mce stood her in good stead. At the
lime of the recent uprising Mrs. Col
,nbrander was at home experimenting
The building Of a new dwelling. '!My
husband" she says, chad ridden to-
house about two miles OUT aud unex-
?ectedly CHANGED upon large impi
coming from the Government House.
He sent word to me Shat the enemy
we're advancing coward the town, so I
Immediately mounted my horse and
yalloped to the town to inform Colonel
Napier, then rode back home and
armed what few Cape boys had with
me, as nearly the whole Of our Cape
'orps, known as 'Colenbrander's BOYS. ,
we're engaged fighting another impi
about four miles off. We then en-
'amped in the stables, which were just
completed, and very strongly built Of
prick in the shape Of a quadrangle, the
'ourth side being filed up with wagons
md sandbags, and generally had about
'ne hundred colonial boys and six
white officers sleeping in this square,
I'll armed with Martins or Lee Met
lords. We had plenty Of ammunition,
md we could, if necessary, have defed
any number Of natives, but, fortunately.
;he necessity never arose.
For amusements this sturdy ladv has
enjoyed such things as months lion
aunting with her husband and King
Lobenga.a. q three months visit Il
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
PlTH AND POINT.

LIZ OyA1O 4"o
faces" The Fair Observer-"Ane
women don't paint the town. Puck
"Don't you think, Grumpy, that Miss
Harshly is beautiful singer" Every
But she can't sing. detroit Ere!
Press. ~
He-"You girls seem to be awfully
fond Of sweets" She And you seen
to be awfully fond of sours. "-Cornel
Widow.
She looming up suddenly)-''Whert
did that wave go?" He coughing anc
struggling)-"I swallowed Dub
lin World. 'E .
Tramp lat dentists door -''I'd like
my teeth filled" Dentist-"Wha'
with-gold or silver?" Tramp-(ea
erly)-.'Oh, just plain bread will do. >
Pick Me-Up.
"When Fratters played Hamlet
down at San Frustino die. the audience
egg him on when he reached his
heroics?" ''Not exactly. They egged
him of. Judge.
'a..ssBecker-"I see by the posters that
Footlights, the tragedian, travels un'
der his wife's management. Decker
$50 do most men, only they don't ad'
vertise it. ''-London Tit-Bits.
Briggs" I'm thinking of moving
over to your clearinghouse" Grigggs
-"V7hat for?" Briggs-f'My doctor
told me not to eat anything with my
meals. Detroit Free Press.
They had been talking about the
Sandwich Islands. care you in favor
of annexation?" the young man asked,
and the maiden replied coyly: "Oh,
George, this is SO sudden!'--Twin-
kles.
'sYou don't even dress me decently, u
she cried. "I'm going home to papa. y
"All right" replied Doolits; ''you
might say to him also that I need a
new suit myself" - Philadelphia
NOrtl ,Amerlcau.
Crane-"simpers seems all broken
up. T wonder what's the trouble?'
Polk-"His wife has engaged in
double dealing; she presented him
with twins this morning" -Philadel-
phia North American.
Every father should buy savings
bank for his children. It's possession
is sure to encourage habits of economy
in them; and, besides, it is handy
place to go when he wants small
change. -Somerville Journal.
/ Author-"You have no idea how
many stamps I use posting my manu-
scripts to various editors" Critic
every likely. I think there ought to
be excursion tickets for manuscripts OF
reduced rates. London Tit-Bits.
He-''Do you remember when first
we met? The dew was on the grass,
the air was full Of summer scents,
and" She-"Yes; and now there's
no summer, no dew, no grass and nc
sense. By the way, have you heard Of
my engagement Detroit Free Press.
IT hurl my defiance into your very
.teeth!' she exclaimed with heaving
bosom. "Ha! hal" sneered her.perse-
cutor. For hers was crude age, and
women awere not as yet received al
those seats of learning where they play
basketball and things and become
adept at throwing Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
For Colorine Straw Hats.

A black straw hat may be renovated
oy the application Of shoe polish. A
woman who is an adept with her fine
paint brush recently freshened the last
summer hats of her little daughters by
means of some paints, such as she had
been using for dainty decorative work.
A dull gold worked up beautifully, also
The burnt. siennas. White Leghorn
hats may be effectively cleansed by
clubbing with corn meal and brushing
off carefully afterward. i
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Narrow BELTS With Shirt Waists.

Narrow belts are to- only ones per-
nissible this year for wearing with
shirt waists and velvet blouses. They
IRE supplied in leather, black, white
Or colored, but those who find difficult
~ in making leather belt cover the
;op of the skirt in the back use the
line honored webbing.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

Cecil Rhodes's place, in the M.torn,a
Hills, where conferences with sas 81
chieftains and Inspections Of TIA M
camp were the entertainments, s s.:
is said to understand the lanpussss
customs and prejudices Of the nst;s.
better than any other living wonsu n
addition to which she is handsome Y
an adept in the art Of dress
York Journal. go. s.. 49, 49,!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Fashion Notes,


Tinsel gauze'is the very latest thilgl 4
for millinery. n
Pearls, real and artificial, ars ~
fashionable rage. q
:: Pearls and opals are one Of the nss.
est mixtures in jewelry, and two. gq lls
chains are worn at once, each haVinael|
a different object-charm chair, vate
chain.
A stylish wrap is made with Z yotsI
into which are plated breadths Of clos 4
or velvet. The effect suggests tas q
Mother. Hubbard and is becoming a 4
but fews6gures.
A handsome costume for evening b.
the upper half Of the skirt Of aln q s
solid embroidery. The lower h g + g !. 81 &
silk muslin in fine side plaitings = ],
wreath of violets heads this plating i
A dress of accordion-plaited lnds
silk has sleeves and waist front q IS s
heavy lace. Wide, long epaulett d
velvet extend far out over the sleey 4
tops. The collar and belt are Of velyy1hs 3
An attractive dress. lis made Of BIZ
satin and velvet. The skirt is Of sa., i
and plain except an eight-inch runss
the hem. This ruff1e is gathered 1n1eI
narrow puff at the top and is qu'sle "a
full. The waist has bolero fronts e. a.
ample sleeve ruffles of velvet.
A millinery novelty is q bonnet ran e..
or foundation Of beads and lace reaa!s
for the trimming. tits tower-shs 3 I
as to crown and has sides that look ~
old-fashioned saddle bags. The I'm m
ming is to be Of loops, ends and f p q
ers made.of fine lace, with velyetr ,osssal l n
Among the new straw hats are g =
found not only those in the usual y q,
ors, but tints, tones and shades @ oas, ~ Il
most delicate sorts. One may me- n
almost any shade Of silk or clotahsass =!
by this means secure either conHasys,s'
or harmonies, according to their spec 81
fancy. gissss |
Many Princesse dresses are among {
tho best stocks in the best houses, ~ y.
they are growing more popular eVa!'
season. They would doubtless DC ~: y
generally worn but for the dificulsy u
fitting them. Only an artist can Sc 81
and fit and finish princesse dress IS s.
the most approved fashion. .
A handsome hat trimming is naa |.
with couple Of very large bows ~ y.
foundation. From these q twist ls a.,.Il
ried upright and sustained by VI
This twist supports large bunea ~ !.
gold and purple pansies, and above -, j.
flowers are perky bows that stsnu I.
saucily far above the hat crown' ), Z !
An ideal hat is of rough straw ~ ~
general effect is. sailor shape, :. d
brim is a triae wider if front tnan N. D
the back, which rolls up sgalna. -
crown. Large loops OF fancy s ~.
braid and gauze ribbon alterns. =.
form band around the crown, snoI -
right bows and loops conplesss's
|. trimming. ss|
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
An Old Composer.

Henry Russell, who was born O.
sheerness on December "a, 1912, i.
the Oldest living English composer,
He has composed and published more
than 800 songs. Hissong, "Cheer,
Boy, Cheer!'' is the air played by the
Guards Drum and Fife, Band when 6
British regiment leaves for abroad,
and "a Life on the Ocean Wave" wa:
in 1889 adopted by order of; the Ad,
miralty as the special march of tn,
Royal Marines,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
The Latest Fad.


The very latest style in woman's
1ressy toilet is the jeweled belt, and
the shirt waist buttons to match. They
ire of the italian gilt and studded
with varions jewels set in button-like
figures and are the very latest in the
girale and belt fashions. Leather
belts ornamented similarly are quite
IS popular, and are seen in all colors
If leather. One especially admired is
Of dark blue leather ornamented with
The guilt figures studded with tor
1uoise. To match are the shirt buttons
n blue enamel, and the combination
worn with. a white gown would be most
Observation-Disclosures Constitution
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
. Woman's Work in India.

DIR. Harriet E. Parker, of Putney,
Vt, is in charge Of the Women's Hos
oital in Mudura, South India. Last
year there were $4,000 cases treated in
The hospital. So much more addi-
;ional room is needed, large and
:eally well-appointed building is now
in process of erection just across the
street from the present structure. The
Woman's Board Of Missions in Boston
has done great deal for the hospital,
md the amount Of relief given the ma
i've Indian women is almost incalcu-
able. A "Bible woman" reads regu-
arly to the patients, aud religious SER
vices are conducted every day. Lep-
:ous patients are treated in large num-
bers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Giant Sewing Machine.

I A giant sewing machine has been
finished lat Leeds, England. The
machine, which is to be used for at
taching cotton betting, weighs FIVE
and quarter tons.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Grass Embroidery.

Needle-workers have discovered that
the threads of Madagascar grass cur
;ains, pulled out and used in place OF
embroidery silk produce excellent re-
suits. This is tie foundation, of the
new grass embroidery. These threads
aever fade Or fray, and will stand
washing
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Parental Diplomacy.

=, "teItVss1 DIVIUHIiSCys
@F.ther, did not Mr.. Bithers ask
4uz fr my hand last week?"
AsH did,"
's.Aid I have not heard from him
sGnca Did you insult him?" -
AsM? Great Scott, no! I shook
Els md and told him I was highly
rIassl with your choice, as I was get
ting ted of working for my own liv-
Ing-'t-Indianapolis Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
THE BUDGET OF HUM0R.
SAucETER.PRoVoKlNC STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

ExEana-s.ooking Ahead-Wen Accounted
Far Heroic Treatment - His Under
Observation-Disclosures Capability-
Mara Eikely-Under the Sun, Etc.
Off when say her nay and urge
Some preference. of mine,
Ner Iashes trembIe on her cheek,
And whip me into line.
-Truth
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Looking Ahead.

wheder-'I suppose when flying
,enxeh7nes are invented, you'll get one
aud,ba happy"
MIS- Wheeler-"Yes, until the next
gsar's model comes out. Truth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

Raising onionssin Kansas is better
than growing corn to burn. A farmer
of Oskalosa, Kan, got 200 bushels Of
onions from an acre Of ground last
season, and has just sold them for 81. 20
bushel
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

AT wouldn't like to marry an auc
EoMeer," remarked Miss Northside.
"Why nOt?" asked Miss Manches
ser.
@Anctioneers are all more bid men.
'sAnd I wouldn't like to marry a roac
commissioner: s,..s.
sWhy not?" aa2.'s.
s'Hs is likely to be wayward."-
RittsMrg Chronicle Telegraph.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Berlin Prefers Women Bookkeepers.

It may not be generally known that
The vast majority of bookkeepers in
Berlin are Of the female sex. They
work much more cheaply than their
male comrades, and it is almost past
belief what their employers expect of
these bookkeepers for such low wages
IS SIS, $40, $25 a month. In one
issue of a Berlin paper the other day
found the following demands made:
"A musical bookkeeper, able to play
difficult pieces on the piano.
lone who speaks and writes huently
1t least in five languages" one with
ong, thick black hair" for a dealer
n cosmetics; others are expected to
assist the housewife in the. kitchen,
i'd the children in their school work,
'tc., ETC., all this for the pittance
named.-Chicago Record, 1.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
A Home Thrust.

Cahwigger-"My wife talks of NOV
OF agsin, but she can't find a house
slsh enough closets in it. I wonder
ghy Il woman always wants so many?"
Merritt ''To keep the family skele-
LIE in, I suppose.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Heroic Treatment.

Dossor Gust arrived. at the scene Of
asa aecident) -"Whst on earth are you
iaEdiag his nose for?''
PAs {kneeling beside the victim)-
ago his breath volt leave his body,
xF coaSse, New York Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
His Understanding,

~Ters you an eyewitness to-. this
Gair4" asked the prosecutor.
"L don't know jist what you'd call
q nSsm witness, but warn't more than
i've. rods away."-Detroit Free Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
yrnaerestimted Capability.

VNUcrOSIIIHVVW VIV6UIIIIys
TIC you remerber our first quarrel.
,Eazsests"
s'Yes, love-" I'll
'<T said you wee just as mean as you
aanld be-"
'sK believe youlid."
E~0h, William ow mistaken I WASP
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
A Promising Writer.

WIakwire-"Ha'e you been follow
hg TImmins' carer lately? He has
uristsn several SHIRT articles full of
promise
Mndge-"So hare I, but I haven't
Baen able to pay any Of them yet. y
Indianapolis Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Explanatory.

Explanatory.
NH Mobile-"Well, Martha, how
U.s. yoe husband now?"
M+ha-''Po'ly, miss, poly. He's
4as TIT explanatory rheumatism"
Mi Mobile-"You mean inAamma.
hry rheumatism, Martha. ssExclam-
stozJis to cry out.
Militia with solemn conviction)-
mTh3s it, mum, that's it! He don't
1o Mining but holler. y Northern
Ehxiiian Advocate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

The population of Budapest is 612,-
900, showing the remarkable increase
Of 5000 in six years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Well Accounted for.

McSmith-"How do you account
Cox thera being so many queer views
h lHa1.7'
Bnnapus-'So many amateur pho
a.grapksrs. New York Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Exercising His Right.


The man had been arrested for vot.
Gs soo often.
What have you got to say in. on.
swsz to the charger" queried the
3aage-
well, your Honor" said the pris.
onss, Indignantly, cit seems to me
pretty funny that fellow can't obey
this law without being arrested. ]
uens ont to exercise the sacred right
afshe American citizen, and got
pullsd for it. I voted once, but there
waan't any exercise in that, so I done
il again,s and they grabbed me. ]
1sn'S think
Bus the Judge did.
How 1t Was Managed.
"sSEahn," cried his young wife,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
Mop Likely.

MOP Likely.
Tsh-'I read. joke about fellow
anaing IS billtn his old spring suit,
aaI went to themoth chest and resur-
Es1feG mine"
Nef--"Whatkind Of a bill did you
GnIs~
Te3--f'One fr the suit. New York
souxnal,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

Unler the Son.
Mr.. Cumso lat the dinner table -
N'Ihsss's nothing new under the sun,
\ gnu Know"
Tas Minister-''That's So"
l>-.YDmmy-"Yes, tho' Is, pa!s- s.
Mrs. Cumso-'Tommy!"
THE Minister-"What is it, my
6oyF"
Ynmmy-"The patch ma put in my
Eznta to-day. New York Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05
A Great SclleuNe.

Maeybags-"You want me to en-
gase n speculation whereby I can
mako half million. Explain the
sehele."
Chilly Cheekly-''Your daughter is
fnreeive million from you if she
msrras with your consent?"
Mneybags-'But what has that to
Hn with it,"
Chilly Cheeky - Everything.
Won CONSENT for her to marry me.
Sha gives me the million and give
Jou bali. See?"-Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

TIE BUDGET OF HUM0R.
eAucETER.PRoVoKlNC STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.
Gxsana--s.ooking Ahead-Well Accounted
For Heroic Treatment - His Under
Observation-Disclosures Capability-
Mnrs Eikely-Under the Sun, Etc.
OF when say her nay and urge
Some preference. of mine,
ITer lashes tremble on her cheek,
And whip me into line.
Looking Ahead.
Whee1er-''I suppose when flying
tazeh7nes are invented, you'll get one
SsH&ba happy"
MIS- Wheeler-t'Yes, until the next
ssass model comes out. "-Truth.
Well Accounted for.
McSmith-'H do you account
Cox there being so many queer views
af lifa..7'
Rnnapus-''So many amateur pho
asgrapsssrs. New York Journal.
His Understanding.
~Tere you an eyewitness to-. this
Gair4" asked the prosecutor.
eaI don't know jist what you'd call
q n7en witness, but warn't more than
i've. gods away" -Detroit Free Press.
ALONE Thrust.
Canwigger-"My wife talks Of NOV
OF agsin, but she can find q house
s1Sa enough closets in it. I wonder
Hhy Il woman always wants so many?"
Merritt keep the family skele-
an in, I suppose.
Heroic Treatment.
Docsor (just arrived at the scene Of
Asa accident -"Whst on earth are you
iaEdiag his nose for?"
Pal {kneeling beside the victim T.
ego his breath won't leave his body,
xF cnaxse. New York Journal.
"A Promising Writer.
Wiskwire-"Hae you been follow
hg TImmins' carer lately? He has
uriMsn several SHIRT articles full Of
nxnuiae"
Mndge-"So haze I, but I haven't
\ Baen able to pay ay Of them yeti
Indianapolis journal.
Underestimted Capability.
%ne you remerber our first quarrel.
dazssst?'
3cYes, love-"
'&T said you wee just as mean as you
an1d be-"
'I believe youlid."
E~0h, William, how mistaken ! was"
Mop Likely.
Tah-sI reada joke about fellow
dnsiIng SIS billtn his old spring suit,
asI went to themoth chest and resur-
sssfea mine"
Nef-"Whatkind of bill did you
Gnis''
Tea--"One fr the suit. New York
souSnal,
Unler the Son.
Mr.. Cumso lat the dinner table T.
= lhsss's nothing new under the sun,
lynn Know"
Ths Minister-"That's So"
-.9ommy-"Yes, th0' is, pa!s-- -
&, Mrs Cumso-"T Tommy"
y THE Minister what is it, my
coy
Hommy-"The patch ma put in my
rsnta to-day. New York Press.
Natural Peculiarities. o.
at couldn't like to marry m auc-
GoMeer," remarked Miss Northside.
. ''Why nOt?" asked Miss Manches-
ser.
ssAnctioneers are all more bid men"
'sand I wouldn't like to marry road
commissioner; =. snss-
ssWhy not?" .@4's
''Hs is likely to be wayward."-
FiktsRarg Chronicle elegraph.
Parental Diplomacy.
EITHER, did not Mr.. Bithers ask
4pu Gu my hand last week?"
AsM did"
~.Ad I have not heard from him
sGnca Did you insult him?"
AsM? Great Scott, no! I shook
his md and told him I was highly
rIasd with your choice, as I was get
Arwor Nod of workinr for my, o,rn Iiy
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-06-05

How 1t Was Managed.
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