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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Sound Blindness.

We have all heard often enough Of
color blindness. Many people, although
they possess perfect eyesight for read.
Ing or seeing long distances, yet can't
for the life Of them distinguish green
and red, and many other pairs of colors,
Lately 1t has been found that some suf.
fer from an exactly similar affection Of
the hearing powers-that is, an inabil
!ty to distinguish particular shades Of
sound arising from some obscure az
lection Of the ear, yet quite distinct
from deafness, One boy, in doing die
tatlon, always spelt 'very' "voght.n
He could not distinguish at az between
the sounds Of very" perry" and
polly" and yet he could hear at a,
great distance as anybody. Another
youngster would spell different" "drit.
ent." He said that was how it sound.
ed. And several others ran the letter,
IT." M and ''l' together in hopeles,
VOY
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Strange Wedding Garments.

A marriage which recalls some OF
the marriages in England in the days
when newly made husband was held
by the law responsible for anything
his bride wore on her wedding day
took place at the end of last month in
a North Carolina high road in Johns
ton county. The bridegroom and his
bride were barefootcd. He wore a hat
and shirt and a pair Of trousers only,
and she wore only calico dress and a
poke bonnet. It is recorded in the
parish records that one Annie Sell
wood was married at Chiltern All
Saints, in TIA wearing only her
shift But her husband had legal
reason for wanting her only in that
garment. New York Sun,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Tho Dragons of tho Ancient,.

1t is food for thought If the ancients
were so far wrong after all in their
stories about dragons and other mon.
sters. Modern geological discoveries
prove that animals quite as dreadful
in appearance as the dragons, ETC., once
lived, and it is only question whether
or no the earlier peoples were not &C.
Quainted with living examples Of these
monsters. 1t has been suggested that
the dragon was nothing more or less
than the gigantic lizard, called by sci
ence the megalosaurus, which grew to
the length Of GO feet. Again the ugly
and ferocious looking icythyosaurus,
several skeletons Of which have been
found, was in fact the terrible sea mon
ster which threatened Andromeda.
They were bad enough appearing In the
natural state. and the ancients may
we'll be pardoned in adding foot or
two to their length and improving their
appearance a bit in the adverse dtrec-
ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Excellent Wav to Keen Bread.

Bread will become musty very quick
~ In damp, warm weather if it is in a
close receptacle such as q tin box or
stone jar with tightly fitting cover.
During the summer months an excel
lent way to keep bread is to sprinkle
each loaf with -four and tie it up in q
strong paper bag and suspend the bag
from hooks fastened to the edge of a
nigh shelf in the kitchen pantry. A
loaf OF bread may be quickly fresh
ened. First brush off the -four and
then rub the outside of the loaf with
a soft cloth wet in cold water and place
1t IN hot oven for five minutes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Gay Music at a Funer.t

People in Vincennes have been wit.
Messing what is called "a gay funeral, y
according to a paradoxical phrase. Mr..
Ferret, a resident in that suburban
borough for many long years, died
recently at the age Of 80. He left In.
structicns in his will that the local
brass band should be engaged for his
funeral, aud that lively music was to
be played during the Journey to tie
graveyard. The octogenarian's lela.
t!ves fulfilled his wishes to the letter
In the black-bordered invitations to the
interment sent out by them they an.
no'lnced the names Of the airs to be
heard during the funeral. AS the cor.
tege started for the cemetery the band
struck up the appropriate Chant du
Depart" to the intense establishment
OF the master Of ceremonies sent by the
Rompes Funebres. who knew nothing
about the last wishes Of the deceased
octogenarian in the matter of music.
Then the bandsmen played series Of
polkas and ma2,rkas, and wound up at
the cemetery with the "Marseillaise."
After the funeral all adjourned to a
tavern, where drink was ordered IN
abundance. The instrumentalists, hay.
ing been refreshed, played more lively
music and then everybody returned
home, apparently satisfied with the
days outing. This is the third funeral
Of the kind which has been organized
in France within the past twelve
ncnths.-London Telegraph.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Is WAS A BRILLIANT CLERK.
gow Virginia Prodigy Gave q 10
Per Cent. Discount.

Tow Virginia Prodigy Gave a II
Per Cent. Discount.
lonce had a promising bud of geniu.
ID my store down on the James River
aid a VirginIan to a reporter. I keeI
igneral store there, and this bud, tha1
promised to bloom into seven kinds Of
LEO leo flower, came to me from the
NJ end Of Prince George County, or
ae Introduction of "A friend of mine
ND bis, who said as he wasn't good
NJ anything else, perhaps he might
Mmade handy in a store. I took him,
as to be accommodating, Of course,
ial promised to give him a chance to
he. "
he was about 10 years old, and wrote
very between times, SO l put him to
aeep!ng out as Il starter. He could
weep well enough, and after a week
lpnt him to doing the chores, and ad.
nea MIN to study the stock while he
hs resting.
After about six weeks of this kind of
nlnlng concluded he knew enough
. lake charge of my scrap counter,
sifn was a counter where I put all
y Old stuff about every sixty days,
WIN the most of 1t marked in big fig
sps and With the additional inforlna.
o aea 70 those looking for bargains that
le'e would be 10 off for cash.
lmde was lively the morning l put
aa at 1T, and he was doing as we'll, If
~ better, than the more experienced
al0' lor noticed several people get
s " around his way and getting out
s''s quick with what they had
1sa'. didn't think much about the
N qua wherefores until the young
~ savs came to me at the desk with a
4ol Clothes in his hands to ask me to
yuan something. The suit bore n
Eaek 49," with q VIZ
'aoa I quite understand this" saws
H.. Inc ne others I sold were marked
RI n.y. !, sn.5o. s11.es, $40 and SPAS,
N. : was easy enough to calculate
sa y. " OIL would be and sell them for
aal y Woo, s1.9s. 50 and s24s, but
|, ~ uogsoned if I see how you're 20.
4 W lArow S1o of Of an IS suit. IN.
"A ,yu want to give the customer 50.
\. !. y You amt that liberal
hn; 4. .ae scrap counter, are you?"
sa,y near gave me spasm, that
\ , Mssladed the gentleman. and i
ssather clerk at my discount coun.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
PennsyIyania's Alien Tax.

Five Pennsylvania counties and the
city Of Pittsburg have joined in q
movement to have the validity of the
recently imposed tax on employed
aliens tested in the courts. The law
is supposed to be yio!ative not only of
treaties with foreign countries and the
Pennsylvania constitution, but of half
a dozen sections or SO OF the Federal
constitution. --9an francisco Chroni-
icle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Cooked Lettuce.

Cooked lettuce makes a delicate and
suitable dish for all seasons. 70 pre-
pare 1t, select cabbage lettuce that is
' wen 81! headed, and tie it to keep it from
falling apart. Put q pint Of sailed
stock in the dripping, cover with an
other pan and let it simmer for half an
hour. Add more stock if necessary to
make sauce, drain the lettuce and Law
1t IN hot covered dish. Stir into the
stock teaspoonful Of -four, one Of
Drowned butter, season with pepper
and salt, and strain over the lettuce,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
r,,cougressman Mentally Deranged.

z E,.Congressman Mentally Deranged.
Ex.Congressman Ches. Woodman
%, taken to the hospital at Chicago,
Friday, suffering from paresis. Three
weeks ago Mr.. Woodman Was pros
rated by an attack Of hemorrhage OF
lhs brain, and for time his lifo was
deapaired Of. Since his recovery he
has shown marked signs of mental dis.
.,aer, He finally became SO violent
that he was placed under restraint.
NJ Wooaman is an oldtime figure in
Chicago politics He was elected tc
lhe Fifty-fourth Congress as Repub.
Gesn and attained considerable reputa.
hon there as a champion Of Cuba.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
An Excellent Furniture Polish.

What is said to be an excellent fur
n MT polish is made with equal guam
tltles OF vinegar, crude oil and alco-
mol. 1t should be shaken we'll, and
used with linen, old silk, or chamois.
Its action is explained scientifically.
Inc vinegar cuts the dirt in the wood
work, and the alcohol outs the oil,
forming an emulsion.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Mrs. Mckinley Will be Feted.

Arrangements have been made al
Cincinnati and Pittsburg for the enter.
tsiDmsnt Of Mrs. Mckinley while the
plesidentis engaged in other functions.
ID The afternoon Of Saturday the 30th
Mayor Schipp, Of Cincinnati, will give
d musicale in her honor and on
Wednesday, Mrs. Mckinley will be
eyen q luncheon,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Menstrual lrreaularltles.

Puberty Is the period when menstruation
IS established. It is the time when the giYl
which many female diseases. date. Tho
menstrual dow usually continues from three
20 six days ana comes on about eveIY
tWenty. eight days. The quantity exud9d
varies from two to eight ounces, but tho
emount consistent with the health Of ono
pefeon may be excessive andsweakening "a
smother. The function is regarded as being
regular whom its effect upon the system 3
favorable. The departures from healthy
menstruatlon are numerous and should oa
e1EIecssd ~ using Or. Simsa0as GquxU
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
REGIMES.

Recipes.
Fried Potatoes-Peel some potatoes
and cut into thin slices, parboil then
and dry them we'll, place in the frying
basket, and plunge into the hot fat
When golden and crisp remove, drai1
on paper, sprinkle with salt, ant
serve.
Peanut and Cheese Sandwiches
Shell and skin sufficient fresh-roasted
peanuts to make q small cupful When
pounded or rolled. Sprinkle them
lightly with salt and mix them with
enough cream cheese to hold them to,
gether. Spread this on squares OF
thin bread. These sandwiches are
particularly nice served with lettuce
salad.
String Bean Soup-Two cupfuls Of
string beans cooked in one pint of cell
cry stock and one pint of water until
very tender; add one sprig of parsley,
one slice of onion and one Glove. Rub
through strainer, saving the liquor.
Return all to he.kettle. Cook togeth-
Ell one tablespoonful of butter and
three of -four; add two cups of milk;
add to the soup; season with a tea
spoonful Of salt and saltspoonful Of
pepper. Strain and serve.
Ravioli aux Tomatoes Snake paste
of flour, eggs, and a little water, roll
as thin as possible, cut in rounds
about three inches in diameter; make
stuffing-- of some boiled spinach,
bread crumbs, cream, butter, salt and
pepper, put little on each piece Of
crust, fold over and turn up the edges.
let dry, and put carefully in boiling
salt water, boil half an hour; drain,
make sauce Of stewed tomatoes and
Parmesan cheese Serve on a dish
with fried tomatoes.
Bread and Butter Pudding-Cut
slices of bread, butter, and put to soak
in hot milk or water. Place these in
a deep dish, in layers, putting a good
sprinkling of nice clean currants be.
tween each layer. Then mix eggs and
milk as for custard, and pour over till
It will soak up as much as possible.
Bake to nice golden brown, and you
have delicious pudding. You may
use apples instead of currants if YOU
prefer, adding such sugar to them as
you think necessary.
Turnips la Soyer-Peel about six
large turnips, cut them into diamond
sections, and boil these in water, to
which a pinch of salt and small piece
IF butter has been added. When
quite tender, take them out of water
md arrange upon dish, pouring over
The following sauce: Ha!fa pint Of
good white stock, and the same guam.
tity of cream mixed with one large
lessertspoonful Of flour. Stir the
gently over the fire for about |
zen minutes, and t.se,i,scrse with the !
5urnips,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Cheering Indication.

The fact that $14,225, the largest
amount ever paid at one time into til.
conscience fund" Of the United State,
Government, has been received within
the last year, is cheering Indication
that some men are growing better in.
stead Of worse.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Reform in the Currency,

The monetary commission at Wash.
ipgton adjourned Friday until Norem.
teIs3 next. 1t is understood that 8
PRACTICAL agreement has been reached
is to the general outlines of a plan fo1
sreform in the currency, and that soon
I ts, they re.assembe they will pre-.
nre for the public statement of thei,
conclusions.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
Positive,

eve have parted forever" said tho
young mau, sadly. "She is never
going to even write to me again."
Are you sure Of that?" asked his
sympathetic friend.
eyes. She told Ire so in each of
her last three letters "-Washir gton
Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
For the Invalid,s Tray.

A most nourishing compound fol
the invalid's tray is beef tea>with oat.
meal. One tablespoonful Of oatmeal
is stirred smooth in two tablespoonfuls
OF cold water. Add one cupful of
strong beef tea; cook five minutes.
stirring constantly; then drain and
serve hot, seasoned with q little salt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
MIKE LIN.

y.s wake up to the danger which threatens
:. g your kidneys and bladder are inactive
= weak Don't you know that if you fail to
..,no, them to action. Bright's disease or
.;.hetcs awaits you: Use Hostetter's Ston-
y p;,ters without delay. 1t has a most
ssrcnnod Hl effect upon the Kidneys when slug
e etah and upon the bowels liver, stomach and
nnerous system.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

yrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ths six d |G ci
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

\, Rad Lost Caste.
lss., 10 longer recognize Miss
Nv can't afford to-"
A. ! 81, sun riding q 90 wheel while
% odel.-Chicago Post. :.
Aasa, pae !, believes he does not "set
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

40 all right in their proper places. but if you
saye letter or Eczema, or Salt-Rheum, OF
p;nsworm, better save your breath and buy
Gs Raptr 91x osr[gSf3res
W man should wear plug hat with a short
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

five perfectly healthy organs generation This point.
to the stern necessity Of helping self powes
to be the
Excessive mnsuatn is physical weakness want tone
in the produces
o water)
you become anem there knowing what happen
and the inside of and inside eycd
dangerous and
generous uplifting tonic like Lydia pinkhams a
Vegetable Compound? 50
1!Rs. EDWIN EHNe, Church St. Bethlehem Pa &MAh
~ feelit my duty to write you ENM@&A
better than four years.
used Lydia Pnklam's Vegetable Com.
pound, package of
Liver Pills, and that perfectly q
Doctors did nothe1p Ishould been Max s&s@
in grave by this time if it for your
medicine. It was godend troubled with G8S@V
excessive menruaon which womb trouble
and was obliged weeks Mrs NV
Pinkhams medicine to nean Z - ~V'
after time with Hoodnc
kidneys This Ishal ALWAYS 49,
cured andtw Others like have Won
publish this letter. Compound should m d
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

Wits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
...s iIrr first days Use OF DR.. Kilie's Great
gerye Restorer. $3trial bottle and treatise esre
In IN R. II. KLINE, Ltd, &l Arch ST., ph:le, Pa.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
A TALK WITH MRS, PINKHAM
About the Cause of Anenia.

Everybody comes into this world with pre-.
disposition to disease Of some particular tissues
in other words, everybody has a weak spot.
In ninety'ninc cases out of hundred the
weak spot in women is somewhere in the utter.
inc system The uterine organs have less fes
sistance to disease than the vital organs; that's
why they give out the soonest. ~r.v
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

s rho f;lesnland whale, it is said. sometimes
bans an age Of 400 years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

s o.,r,cbes are being successfully raised in
Russia.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30

The mistakes of doctors are covered and
,,.c;yen By undertakers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-30
PRAYER and Profanity

Same people are like one-legged milk stools
mn GOOD unless sat upon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE,
Next Friday Is the Day Set for the
Jubilee at the state
q Unfversity.

BERKELEY. CAL, Feb. 19.-The stu
dents and faculty OF the university are
planning for celebration in honor of the
passage of the 81 cent tax bill," which
will increase the income of the institution
in the neigh borhood of $4,000 annually,
under the existing valuation OF property
in the State.
To fittingly celebrate the success of the
university, next Friday afternoon will be
given over as q holiday, when the student
cadets will parade in honor of the Cover
nor and legislators. Speeches will be
made in the gymnasium by the faculty
and prominent alumni, and a general love
feast will take place afterward.
President Elston OF the Associated Stu
dents was in conference with President
Kellogg to-day, outlining plans for the
celebration. At the request OF Governor
Budd, it was decided to set next Friday
afternoon aside as the date for the festivi-
ties, since then it would be possible for
nearly all tho members of the Legislature
to be present, which would not be the
case if held earlier In the week. Lieuten-
ant Winn has given his consent to the
postponement of regular drill from next
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
GRAND MARSHAL ORDERS SNOWFALL At MRADO WILL INVITE DELEGATES
A Grand Parade Arranged for
Celebrating Washington's
Birthday.
Veterans and officials, Fraternsl
Societies and Schoo. Children
Will B. in Line.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANcIsco CALL

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broad way, Feb. 19.
Henry P. Dalton, grand marshal of the
Washington's birthday ceie bration, issued
his official bulletin this afternoon. The
parade will be composed of the following
companies, officials, schools and societies:
ADVANCE
Chief Of Police {. +. Lloyd, mounted.
Mounted officers
Platoon OF police, Captain w. f. Fletcher com
mauding.
Grand Marshal Henry 2. Dalton.
Chief Of STAFF, Captain " eDb y. Pearce.
Chairman OF paraie committee, { ID. Miller
Aids camp 10 grand marshal.
FIRsr DIVISION
Fifth Infantry band.
NJ aior j. F. II syes commanding second Battalion
Fifth lnfan r reg ment, n. G. Z.
Company "A, Captain Z. I. Pouter
Company q, Cap,ain W. Nj. simpson.
Company +, Captain g. h Wethern.
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshal.
Oakland Fire Department. W. Il. Fair chief.
Hose Company 3.
Chemical Engine Oompany l.
Engine Company l.
look and Ladder Company l.
Engine Company D.
TIL RD DIVISION.
Marshal
Aids
Uncle sam.
Band.
-hiillaut, OAAiauu NAuLOn NOs IL,
l. o. o. f.
Lincoln school, 7. q. Crawford principal
GTanG Army OF the Republic.
Lyon Post no. 8
Appomatox Post No. 90.
Porter Post
Joe Hooker Post.
Lookout Mountain Post.
Oakland Junior Drum Corps.
Mexican War Veterans in carriages.
George Washington Jr., Master Herbert Chase
Prescott school, Z. +. Gulick principal
FOURTH DIVISION.
Marshal
Aids
Band.
Uniform Rank K. of p.
Durant School, > 6. :. Dunbar principal.
Exempt tiTemen OF Oakland.
Central school, z. NJ. Fisher prIncipa
tloAt-Gunboat.
Cleveland DcYcle riders.
Harrison School, Miss II. M. Mullen principal.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Marshal
Aids.
Oliver Drum Corps.
Clan Ma donald.
Court Oakland No. 46, F. OF A.
ClAWson schoo, Miss Julia r.. Colby principal.
Boys Brig 4de.
Lafayette schoo! Miss A. f. Aldrch principal.
SIXTH DIVISION
Marshal.
Aids.
Band,
California Commsndery 10. I, U. A. NJ, II. C.
American Home Guard Of San Franc;sco Major
Brandorn COMMANDING
s7Nu anC'nSo NOunCAli j. f-. L. A. NJ.
Abraham Lincoln Council, j. o. U A. M
U. B. Grant Council, J .. u A. M
James A. Garfield council, j. O. II a M
Starr King Council, j. e. o A NJ
Alexander Hamil on Council J. O. u A NJ
Daughters of Liberty OF sAn Francisco and Oak-
land
Alameda County councils. ]. o. Q. A. NJ:
General George A. custer Council
James Monroe Council
General John A. Logan Council
Henry Clay Council
Cole School. George w Frick prIncinsl
School. f. ri
SEVENTH DIvIsIoN.
Marshal.
AIDS.
Franklin School, J. +. Chandler princInal
SWEET School, j. Sumner principal
Garfield Schoal, Ellen ibis princIpal
Mayor Of Oak and, Hon. J. l. DAVE
Board of Public Works
Board of Health
City Council.
Board Of Education,
County officers.
Board OF Supervisors
EIGH II DIVISION,
Marshal.
Aids.
Oakland Turn Verein, Paul 9TH commanding
Temescal school.
Columbia bicycle riders
Piute indians In warpant
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20

Thursday afternoon until Friday, when
the grand review of the battalion will be
held.
1t is proposed to have a special train
run down from Sacramento with the
legislators, and that they be met at the
derot by detachment of cadets, given
military salute and escorted in honor to the
campus. Following the review will be the
exercises in the gym" when addresses
are expected to be made by Governor
Budd. President Kellogg, President VIII
liam r. DayIS of the Alumni Association.
Regent J. B. Reinstein. State School Su-
Derintendent Samuel T. Black Senator
Fred Stratton, Assemblyman Howard E.
Wright and President Elston of the Asso-
ciated Students.
The subject of Debate.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 19-The repre-
sentatives OF the University OF California
have selected the following question for
the Intercollegiate debate with Stanford,
which takes place in April: Resolved,
That the members of the Cabinet should
have a seat and voice in Congress-.
The question was forwarded last night
to the representatives of Stanford, who
Will choose the side on which they will
debate. The Stanford debaters, who have
already been chosen, are John NJ. Switzer,
A B. Morgan and Miss Stebbins, The
Berkeley debaters have not yet been Sc
4eC'cu, DuJ Tue preliminary NSUdbeS W III
probably be held within the next few
weeks.
Gone to Stockton.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 19-The uni
versity glee, mandolin and banjo clubs
went to Stockton this afternoon, where
they were billed for a concert tonight.
The clubs will give a concert in San Fran
cisco on the evening of March 1.
Funeral of q. t. ii. Palmer
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 19.-The funeral
of Charles I. H. Palmer, who died yester-
day at his home on Bancroft way, will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, from the family residence. The
services will be private; interment at
Mountain View.