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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
A Hard Lnck Story.

This story, told by an actor to .
little gathering the other evening,
made a chit" 1t is not strictly new.
but, as the apologize story-teller al-
ways says, maybe some of you
haven't heard it"
A theatrical company was stranded
in small town in Arkansas. The
season had been disastrous. The adj
vance agent had proved himself rain
maker, and the counter attractions
had been too good. And so this com.
pany was stranded, hundreds OF miles
from the gay Rialto in New York, with
every prospect Of walking homeward
and starving en- route.
In this hour OF despair letter came
from the manager Of the opera house
at Lone Rock. He wrote that il the
company would come to Lone Rock
and play at his house he would guar
antee enough money to carry all the.
people back to New York. He said
the company would be sure to do we'll,
as there had not been troupe in town
for two weeks, and he had the only
theatre. z
The members of the company were
overjoyed. They sold or pawned all
their property which they did not
actually need, and succeeded in rails
ing just enough money to take them
to Lone Rock by the afternoon train
The actors were in excellent spirits
as the train pulled into Lone Rock
late in the afternoon. At last they,
would see the dear old Rialto again |,
Once in New York, they would doubt
less ''sign" with gilt.edge combinations
playing week stands. No wonder
they were happy.
A bus was wsiting to take the com"
pany to the hotel. The leading man
climbed up and sat beside the driver.
he was at peace with the world. Tho
clouds had rolled away. His soul ex.
banded with love for his fellow man.
and he spoke in gentle condescension
| to the driver.
II have never before appeared in
your beautiful little city," said he.
| with his hand in the bosom OF hia
coat. lit seems to be Z delightful
place." - :'''.s ,:stsskgs
'Yes-purtY nice town." ''@
"Handsome residences and all that
lovely avenues Of trees. lam very
much pleased with this section OF the
country. I like the climate, too
and you have such fine weather, clear
skies and all that. Now, couldn't
imagine anything more lovely thar
that sunset over in the west"
'"That amt q sunset" said The
driver. That's the opera house burn
in down. Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27

I !, skirt were lined with silk which
eaged from light blue to pink. The
WIT was Of the seven-gored variety,
~ plain in front and on the sides,
= sas With considerable fullness IN the
!, went down to the American steam
salp dock a few days ago to say au
.s'olr to friend''who was sailing on
cue faris for the Riviera to spend the
inter and early spring. Among
l'ae whom l saw on the steamer, one
sasularly stylish young woman
Ee " extremely chic jacket showing
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27

evening at the Metropolitan Opera
House presents sight to dream over.
Not only have the boxes this gay and
festive appearance, but the orchestra
as we'll teens with beauty and style.
At the beginning of the season the
management Of the Metropolitan re.
quested that every lady present should
remove her hat. So the view of hun.
dreds of fashionably dressed coiffures
adds greatly to the effectiveness and
brilliancy of the scene.
The variety of neck novelties for
transforming plain silk bodice into
something suitable for evening wear
is one of the special points in dress
this season. and there really seems to
be no limit to the attractive forms
taken by that one small band that en-
circles the throat. A folded satin
collar with huge bow in the front is
one of the newest tads, while another
has the top of the plain white satin
collar edged with lilliputian feathers
and the four loops Of white satin rib
bon that nestl e under the chin are all
edged with til E very smallest feathers
possible to OBJ tain.
The Medici collar is also having an
inning now, 4nd every sort of device
which can b thought of is used to
give the soft fluffy effect around the
neck. Dainty CONNECTIONS Of satin,
velvet, lace, chiffon and jewels are
displayed in the stores ready for use,
and, as the collar rarely matches the
bodice in color, they are very useful
purchase.
Calve, that fascinating and popular
singer, brought to America quite a
novelty in the way of All opera hood.
It is made of lace and gracefully fash.
toned after the style of the mantillas
worn by the women OF the soft-skied
Southern lands, where the sunshine
dreams in golden splendor. Whom the
wearer reaches the house Of amuse-
ment she lifts the lace which is ar
ranged on thin wire bent in an oval
| to fit around the head, and allows it
to fall in its own loose folds ut the
back Of her neck, where it forms q
beautiful collar. Romance and poetry
seem woven into flmy meshes of this
airy, dainty hood as it clings softly
and lovingly around the sparkling
face of its wearer. No matter how
elaborate the evening couture, the lace
hood can be worn without disturbing
curl or tangling tress.
One of the popular features OF this
seasons opera is the matinee given
every Saturday. The orchestra is al
ways crowded with smart women, and
the pretty wraps are almost bewilder-
ing in their variety. An illustration
of particularly pleasing one made OF
emerald velvet and edged with chin
chil!a fur is shown in this letter.
The costumes illustrated herewith
we're designed by the National Cloak
Co.. OF New York,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27

sonable in price. serges and cheviots
are always in good taste, ind pretty
striped pattern can often be made up
with excellent effect.
The opera gowns are apparently
outdoing themselves this year. Never
were they prettier, smarter nor OF
more infinite variety, and popular
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
Carved Long Ago.

In the heart OF an oak tree blown
down by the high winds yesterday on
the Dalzall farm were found the deep
ly carved initials "B. T." the rings
outside the initials, each representing
one year, numbering 1875. No white
or educated person was known to re-
side in or be acquainted with the
vicinity that long ago.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSELY.

"We seem to be thrown together a
good DEAL" observed the youth, as he
picked himself up and assisted the
young woman to her seat on the front
of the tandem after their third fall.
And she never suspected that be.
meath his cheerful demeanor and his
sweater he concealed pair Of skinned
ws.-Chicago Tribune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
JUDGING ENTIRELY BIZ OBSERVATION

JUDGING ENTIRELY By OBSERVATION.
Chow was the plaY?"
1T was very good," replied the
man with gentle disposition.
"l'm glad you enjoyed it,"
II don't mean to say that I enjoyed
it. I merely said it was very good.
! base that opinion on the fact that
the lady with large hat who sat in
front of me laughed audibly several
times during each act. Washington
Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
NOT REPEATED.

"Wheu you stepped on that gentle
mans foot, Tommie, l hope you apol-
ogized?"
ooh, yes, indeed did," said Tom.
ME, "and he gave me ten cents for
being such good boy"
"Did he? And what did you do
thenw
"5tepped on the other and apollo
gized again, but it didn't work. ~
Harper's Round Table.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
INFERENCE.

Mrs. Gray-"Mr. Soule is going to
preach tomorrow. I wouldn't miss
hearing him for anything.
Mrs. Green-''['m awfully sorry l
shan't be able to CO."
Ms. Gray latter saying goodby)-
''No wonder she doesn't want to be
seen in that shabby old cape again. :"
Mrs. Greene--"Gota new bonnet or
something, I suppose. boston Tran
script.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
FASHIONS REALM.
.oxrE,TS FCETH.: ADORN-
tb" OF THE FAB, SEX.
,Sccu at the Opera - Novel
~ .;as In WraDs-Garmcnts for
Childrcn-Calvc's Hand
some Hood.
lcnnnial New York Lottery

(Specjai Nc" iol" A'''''i'
~HE really fashionable woman
\ J., Of the present day is the one
w who never loses her individu-
slity in her dress. She com.
.,1 . her clothing to become part Of
s ssse1f. and while she follows Ell the
u 's."ces in fashion she finds them elias
y. sa' enough to be modified to suit her
w. 4Ssn she does not suit them. The
v N.ost interesting development in fash
; nrs inst ut present is the combination
' ~ the simple with the elaborate which
.asnlts in q tendency to trim the
. .. made suit. An instance of that
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
THE COMMENT.

II was telling Miss Cayenne about
an accident with which I recently
met" remarked Willie Washington,
with melancholy look in his eye.
'1ndeed?"
"Yes. ! was getting of an electric
car. Didn't realize how fast it was
going, and landed on my hands in
stead of my feet"
"What did Miss Cayenne say about
it,"
"Not much. She merely remarked
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
WISE JUDGE.

Mrs. Blurtout-''Why do you sup.
pose the Judge refused to grant JUS d
charter for our new secret socies. ~"
Her Husband-''Did you swear that
certain portions Of your work were to
be secret??"
Mrs. Blurtout-"CertainlY."
Her Husband Then he didn't
want to make any of you liable for
perjury" -Philadelphla North Ameri.
can. I;
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27

The loss OF property caused by the
tornado at St. Louis in May last has
been estimated by expert assessors to
have been Sl0,239, 00Q. !.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
THE DECISIVE TEST.

Giles-'I an in love with both
girls, and can't for the life ofmo make
up my mind which is the rrettier."
Merritt "Take them into q crowded
cable car some day and see which gets
q seat first. Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
HOW IT WORKED.

HOW IT WORKED.
Della-"He asked for permission TO
kiss me, and said that he would take
silence to mean consent"
Susan-''And what did you say?"
Delln-''Oh, his audacity struck me
dumb. New York Journal,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
A DEAD SECRET.

4 DEAD SECKET.
Briggs-''Simmerson, the inventor,
says his wife doesn't even know what
business he is in
Griggs-f'Why has he concealed it
from her?'
'tHe is afraid she might get the i'm
preston that he could do odd jobs
around the house. Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
WE'LL NAMED,

"Why are you going to call your ice
yacht Gossip, old man:" asked Van
Wither.
BECAUSE" said Won Miner, 'there
isn't much to it, but how it does go!"
Cincinnati Tribune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
WHAT CAUSED IT,

George-"You do not call on Miss
Rosebud, now?"
Jack-::'No, I got disguised. She
has such a coarse laugh"
II never noticed that"
'You would if you'd been within
hearing when proposed to her. -
Dublin World.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
NATURAL CONCLUSION.

Wee One Seeing flash OF lightning
for the first time in her life)-"Oh!
what was that, Wee Two?"
Wee Two-''They was scratching q
match up there. Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
NONE on THE MARKET

"Money can buy anything"
''No, it can't"
'What can't money buy?'
"a piano of make that hasn't taken
first premium everywhere"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
A CUTTING EpITHET.

care you acquainted with any So
ciety people?"
''Oh, yes, know a thing or two. :"
Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-27
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
A Young Woman's Observation-A
Cutting Epithet-Well Named
Natural COnclusiOn-
How 1t Worked, Etc.

"They say1 am w.t." quoth she,.
"Yet spinster have tarrled;
The girl who's quick at ropartee
Seems slow ut getting married.
Washington Star,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

peals of Great Britain. 1t is to have ex-
elusive jurisdiction over all questions now
pending except those of Boring Sea and
Venezuela, which have been arranged for
otherwise, and over all which may arise
in future, except such as involve National
honor and sovereignty. BY its terms the
treaty is to be in force for but five years
from the date of ratification, but there can
be little question but that it will be re-
newed and that step has been made to-
ward a permanent court for the settle
ment of international disputes.
In submitting the treaty to the Senate
Mr.. Cleveland very justly said:
Its success ought not to be doubtful ana the
likely to be limited to the TWO countries i'm
mediately concerned should cause it to be pro-
NOTED all the more eagerly. The example set
and the lesson furnished by the successful
operation of this treaty are sure to be felt and
taken to heart sooner or later by other ma
TONS and will thus mark the beginning of a
new epoch in civilization.
The American people will cordially re-
spond to these sentiments. The establish
ment of this court is the direct result of
American initiative. 1t will stand as an
evidence of our influence among the ma
tons, as proof of our power for peace as
well as war, and its inception will be &C.
counted one of the few good features of
the Cleveland administration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
A UNITED CALIFORNIA.

The defeat OF the funding bill is strik-
ing proof of the ability of the people OF
California to overcome all difficulties and
master all the antagonisms in the way of
progress when they are united and work
together with a resolution born of COM
mon will directed to common object.
No individual nor set of individuals can
claim credit for the defeat OF the bill. 1t
was in the truest sense victory of the
whole people. In that contest if in no
other the people, the press and the states
men OF California worked together and a
brilliant triumph has been the result.
This is not the only recent evidence
which Californians have had of the value
of united and harmonious work. AS a
matter of fact it Is not the best evidence
we have had. The truest accomplish
meut of united California OF recent date
is the construction of the Valley Railroad.
The defeat of the funding bill was merely
negative; the construction of the road was
positive work. In the one case We have
simply prevented the lnfiction OF wroD e
upon the State, but in the other we have
achieved genuine benefit, whose results,
already good, are but the earnest of a
fornia and for all the industries of It's
people.
With these two illustrations of the adj
vantage OF united work, there is every in
ducement to the people OF California to
lay aside all petty dissenslons and minor
interests and devote themselves to those
greater issues wherein ali can work to-
gether, because the benefits resulting will
be for the good OF all. 1t is clear to every
intelligent man that new era has dawned
in California, and that we are now to go
forward TO new things and meet new
problems. 1t is also clear that the solu-
ton of these problems will depend largely
upon cooperative enterprise. The issues
before us are vast and cannot be mastered
by individuals. We must work together
not only to take advantage OF the oppor-
tunities OF good, but also TO guard against
the possibilities of impending evil.
The question of the Pacific roads has
not been settled by the defeat of the fund
ing bill. 1t is sure to arise in a new phase
before long, and it is possible that the new
form may be as injurious to California as
was the scheme of refunding. Public
sentiment, now united on the subject
should be kept, therefore, to its full
height and as resoiute as ever until the
issue has reached final solution. 1t is
not possible at this time to predict the
future. All we can do is to wait aud see
what will happen next. We may be sure,
however, that no matter what happens,
so long as the people of California are as
united upon the subject as they are to-day
they will be able to guard against any
danger which may threaten.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

finca in Guatemala, is here on business and is
at the Russ.
Macgnam Coke, who is one of the leading at
torneys of New York, is in the City, accom-
panied by Mrs. Coke.
Calvin Holmes, rich pioneer of kellogg, in
Knights Valley, is in the City. Heis the owner
of over 5000 acres of fine farming land there
Governor w Y. Atkinson of Georgia is here
in special car, accompanied by several
friends. The trip is for pleasure. They will re-
turn via Ogden.
A o. Perkins, for long time until recently
agent OF Wells, Fargo & Co., Santa Barbara,
and also identified with the real estate ana
insurance business, is in the City.
L. Allen, who conducts q general mer-
chandise store at St. Clair, New, and who
so own large cattle interest in the Sage
brush State, is among those who are at the
Russ.
E. B. Pixley. for long while past engaged
in the merchandising business in Santa Cruz,
but who has just succeeded Mr.. Chase as pro-
prietor of the Pacific Ocean House, is at the
Palace.
DR.. G. P. Gehring of Washington, D. c., who
visited California and remained some time
last year. is at the Russ. He is accompanied
by Mrs. Gehring. They will probably remain
several weeks.
E. Jacobs, owner of an enormous area OF
grain land near Visalia, is on visit here. he
was one of the pioneers of Ylsalia snd In the
early times conducted general merchsndls-
ing business there He is quoted as being
worth over million dollars.
Fred Langerman. one of the early residents
OF Kalispell, which was one OF the boom towns
on the Great Northern Railroad in Northern
Montana, is among the arrivals here. he is
accompanied by Mrs. Langerman. Mr. Lam
german is reported to be very well TO do
Daniel Hawks, one of the subs tantial citi-
zens OF Greeley, Colo, the colony founded by
Horace Greeley and managed by N. 4. Meeker'
who was murdered by the Ute Indians Is
among the arrivals at the Lick. Mr. Hawks
is here on business and pleasure combined
Mrs Dennis O'Sullivan, wife OF the WE'LL
known singer now taking the part OF Shamus
O'Brien in the opera of that name which is be-
ing given in New York, arrived here yesterday.
She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Paul
Cowles, who has for nearly year past been
with her in London. Mr.. O'Sullivan has him.
self been in London TIL very recently.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.

The proposed arbitration treaty between
the United States and Great Britain
differs widely from other treaties which
have borne the same high-sounding and
promising name. Former treaties have
been arranged for the settlement of some
specific issue well defined by the parties
interested, and the courts organized to
determine them have been temp orary in
their nature and strictly limited in their
powers. The new treaty provides for a
different sort of court. 1t is to continue
so long as the treaty continues, and so far
from being limited to some specific issue
is to arbitrate every international dispute
except such as are specifically excluded.
The proposed tribunal is TO be known as
the high court of arbitration. 1t is to be
composed of three Justices of the SUI
preme Court of the United States and
three members of the High Court OF APP
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

manner-at least so far as the recount has
gone. If this may be said to prove any
thing it is that the people are becoming
accustomed to the workings OF the Aus
tralian ballot, ana are abe to vote intelli-
gently and secure honest returns Tor their
votes under its provisions.
Yesterdays work included the winding
up OF the recount of the Forty-fourth As.
sembly District and recount OF part OF
the Thirty sixth Assembly District.
In the Forty-fourth District the result
was as follows:
Precinct7 Deane gains 2 Precinct 8. Denne
gains 2; Precinct 8, no change; Precinct TO-
Deane gains 1, Frederick loses 2; Precinct IL,
Broderick gains 2. Deane gains a; Precinct IL,
Frederick gains l. Precinct ID, Broderick
gains 2; Precinct Ia, no change; Precinct 10,
Deane loses l.
In the Thirty-sixth District the follow
ing figures were given
Precinct l., Frederick gains 2; Precinct 3
Frederick gains 1, Deane loses / {; Precinct 3,
no change; Precinct a. no change.
The net result to date is gain Of one
for Broderick.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTRY.

The Circassian beauty ,angrily)-The living
skeleton is the biggest cheat ever sawl
The fat lady-well, my dear, hasn't he al
ways advertised himself as nothing but skin
and bones.
''Step right in, ladies and gentlemen" cried
the Snowman. "Step right in and see the edu-
Gated pig add and subtract"
"Pshaw," interrupted Farmer Backlots "my
old hog at home has got way over to square
root."-Texas Siftings.
Young mani have poem here.
Editor latter examining it)-Well, how would
f2 suit you?
Young man-That's really more than ex-
pected.
Editor-Well, we can't publish such poem
as that for less.-Tid- Bits.
Farmer Hoey-I hear your wife took prize
at the county fair for an iced cake.
Farmer Rakes-Sure.
Ibid they cut it?p
"Cut it? They couldn't break it with an ak
If they tried. That same cake has been takin'
prizes for the last eight years." - Yonkers
Statesman.
t'What did Noah live on when the food sub
sided and his provisions in the ark were ex-
hausted 2" asked q Sunday-schooI teacher of
class.
~ knowp' quaked little girl after the
others had given up.
"Wen. what?" inquired the teacher.
DRY land. "-Chattanooga Times.
Here comes the reckless skaters"
said the sun, .and just beyond
The Ice is growing thinner
And they must come of The pond,
''How shall 1 make them heed me,
And cease their sport awhile ?"
Just tell them that you thaw me-"
Said the ice, and cracked smile.
- rr,th
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

Ii Hung Chang will write book on Amer
lea.
1t is said that Sir Edwin Arnold has con-
tributed nearly 10000 leading articles to the
London Daily Telegraph
Sir Walter Besant's next novel is to be called
"a Fountain Sealed" 1t will appear serialiy
in the Illustrated London News.
The Pope continues to give daily receptions
to the diplomats, and the resistance to the
fatigue attendant upon these receptions
shown by His Holiness causes general sur
prise.
prominent member of the Players Club
of New York" informs Philadelphia reporter
that Mark Twain received in London recently
letter mailed to him in New York and ad-
dressed only .Mark Twain, God Knows
Where
Princess Louise, Marcbioness of Lorne, is
the only one of the English princesses
who wears her hair artistically. The Mar
chioness, who really grows handsomer and
handsomer as she leaves girlhood behind her,
abjures all court hairdressers.
The election of the Marquis OF Huntly as
Lord Rector of the Aberdeen University for
the third time is an unprecedented event.
Lord Huntly succeeded Mr.. Goschen in 1887,
and has attended more closely to the business
OF the Office than any OF his predecessors ex-
cept Professor Balm.
The Wesleyan Method lists of England have
requested the Rev. William J. Brown to visit
the United States and Canada, and raise
money for a monument TO be erected over the
grave of John Wesley. Mr.. Brown is the pas
tor OF the chapel in London where Wesley
once preached.
One OF the things General Buckner did at
Boston was to go down the harbor to old Fort
Warren, taking Mrs. Buckner along, and hunt
up the casemate in which he was domiciled as
prisoner of war in 1862. after his surrender
to General Grant at Fort Donelson. The &C
count says: 1.-THE general and his wife sat on
camp stools and had the iron doors closed to
recall old timessf