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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
A Watch That Winds Itself.

The latest novelty in the line q.
timekeepers will appeal to lazy and
forgetful people. 1t consists of a watch
which does not require any winding.
All that is necessary for its owner to
Go in order to have the time with him
always is to walk half g mile day.
The watch does the rest.
These novel watches are got out in
several varieties Of cases, some of them
extremely ornamental, but the kind
most commonly seen in Chicago Il
made with plain black case and a.
open face. The winding mechanis4,{
consists of Oh ingenious contrivanc6
by which g small weight is raised and
lowered from tho jar Of walking. Th9
motion of the weight works q small
ratchet arrangement, which winds the
spring to its full tension, and then ia
automatically held until more winding
is needed. A course of shaking up
and down for few minutes will an.
swer the same purpose as stroll afoot'
while all the iolts and jars OF ordinary
existence are likewise made useful ass
means Of winding. -Chicago Tribune
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

used as gerniture. One dainty little
round hat has soft crown composed
of punches of violets resting upon
puffs Of deep violet velvet, and its
turned.up brim is completely hidden
by large sweet-faced velvet pansies.
The coiors are white and pale and deep
purple, with tiny spot of yellow for
centre. Here and there around the
brim protrudes twisted bunch of
stems, and resting upon the hair at
the back is an immense bow of stem.
green velvet ribbon.
Another toquc, this time imported
from Virot, is fashioned of coarse
white tulle, studded with silver beads.
The shape is like very large Tam
o'Shanter crown without brim. the
soft folds that edge the crown resting
most becomingly upon the wearer's
hair. The left side is very high and
very fiat and is covered with big pau
sizes, the stems OF which are twisted
into bow-knot that extends almost
to the top of the ear. 1t is Il dainty
CONNECTION, indeed, and is fitting
crown to the frock with which it is to
be worn. This frocls is pansy-colored
fou|ard silk stcewn with large
white scrolls, The skirt has q separate
lining OF silk and is made with tiny
tucks extending about five inches below
the belt, thus carrying the fullncss
around the entire skirt The bodice
is slightly b'oused and SHRED on
cords around tho figure from the waist
to the bust line. The sleeves also show
the corded shirring running around
the arm from the wrist to half way be-
tween the elbow and shoulder, where
the fullness Of the material is loosened
and forms small puff. A deep, square
collar slashed on each side of the front
and then forming epaulettes over the
shoulders, is made of white tafeta
covered with real Irish point lace and
edged with double ruche of white
chiffon.
The costumes illustrated herewith
were designed by The National Cloak
Co., Of New York.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
Girl in q Bear'sDen.

Little Elsie Ysrrow wandered away
9 few days ago from her home, near
Germania Park. in the Black Forest,
Penn, and oil trace of her was lost.
Heavy SHOWS had fallen, and search.
ing parties were organized by Elsie's
father. Hundreds of men were soon
on the mountain. Tracks Of the girls
feet were found at length, which led to
bears den. Here the child was found
unconscious from hunger and expos
IRE, though unharmed.
When the rescying party entered
the cave the bear at once showed fight,
but he was soon killed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
Greece Makes SOap.

Most OF the soap factories in Greece
which number thirty .seven-are to
be found at zante, some working all
the year round and others only during
certain months. The annual produo.
ton Of common soap is abont g.
100000 okes, of which three.fourtha
are consumed in the country, the re-.
mainder being sold to Turkey, Egypt,
Bulgaria, Roumania, Austria and the
United States. Altogether the indus.
try employs $50 hands, whose wages
vary from three to five drachmas per
day. Native olive oil is used for the
manufacture. For some years past
the Grecian soaps have effectively
competed with similar manufactures
on foreign markets, they being pre-
ferrea to the common soaps mana:ac.
tured in Smyrna, Mytilene, Syria and
even in certain European countries.
The annual exports exceed a million
okea. London Chamber OF Com.
merce Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
When the Clock Stops.

Did you ever try doctoriug CLOCK
that wouldn't go with kerosene9 y
not try it the next time your tims
piece ceases to tick. The effect is adts
mirable, the method simple. II it Is 4
clock that the oil will NOS injure-oA
metal. wood, china OF marole-pIace
it in bowl and pour about pint q
oil into the back. Place it face down.,
ward and let it stand over night
Even if the face DO of paper and geAulI
completely soaked with oil, it willd9
no harm. The kerosene will evapoE
ate within few days and leave it per-
feotly clean. .--~.-- ~
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

who gets as much wear es possible out
Of all he: gowns, orders her tailor
made early. Later in the summer,
this same frock is excellent for outing
and travelling wear. for it is q rscog.
nized fact that however early the
styles for tailor-made gowns may be
set they never change during the next
six months.
The puzzle as to the cut OF summer
skirts has been solved and the seven
gorcd variety measuring from four to
four and half ards wide Will. be-
you'd doubt, be the proper thing for
tailor.made skirts, while the nine
gored patterns will be used for silk
and satin. All the new skirts made
up for immediate wear are plain on
the hips and made full in the back,
the centre width of the three back
ones being we'll gored on 10th edges
to give the pretty swing at tho bot.
TOM.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

HANGED by q fancy back Of the cloth
artistically stitched with silk. The
narrow collar develops into wide
revers, oddly shaped and trimmed
with the very fashionable Branden'
burg braid. The lining is bright
grecn tal1eta silk and the open weave
OF the material allows just a glimmer
of it's beautiful color to shine through
lending IN added charm to this smart"
est of suits. The second gown is
fashioned of dark green serge lined
throughout with shaded rose tatfeta
silk. Its style is particularly neat
and yet as drcsey and fashionable as
could be desired. The jacket intro
duces a novelty in its odd cut and also
in the fly front which is made by
means of strap Of the material, TASTE
fully stitched at the edges.
The little girls frock, also illus
trated, is made of navy blue serge,
and trimmed with dark garnet braid.
The blouse has a shield front of white
pique appropriately embroidered with
dark blue and gold and is trimmed
with deep sailor collar Of the serge
edged with braid.
All the new hats shown are rather
small in size but revealing a wealth Of
gorgeous blossoms. Pansies and vlo'
lets are the favorite flowers and on
some very novel chapeaux both are
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%
4lzed that seated beside him was
, |, u.eu in disguise, man belonging to
gang of hi ghwaymen.
It was startling discovery, but
evidently his unve!come passenger
was totally unaware shat lie lad
made it.
What should he DO? He must de-
eide quickly, for soon the forest would
pe reached and in its gloomy 1cazes
no doubt other highwaymen were zta-
toned at the spot whereit was intend.
ed he should be robbed of his hard.
earned money. Suddenly he gave a
quick little jerk OF his head which
tilted his hat over on his ear, and the
wind catching it, oft went.
"Whoa Pripce! Whoa, Topsy!!" he
cried; "Wloa, I say! I've lost my hat.
"Tll hold tie horses till You get It, 1"
said his companion, checking with APP
parent effort another attack OF cou gh-
ing.
Sob, no, ma'am! couldn't think
Of it. They're q pair Of colts and very
difficult to manage unless you under
stand them. I'll hold them and you
may do me the kindness to get my
hat"
The counterfeit woman appeared
undecided minute, then depositing
the basketin the bottom of the wagon,
dropped down over the wheel to the
ground and hobblcl OF in the diree-
ton of tho ditch.
Robert watched until the hat had
been picked up, and then spoke sharply
to the horses, at the same time strik-
ing them lightly over their backs with
the relrs.
Tho noble animals sprans forward
With bound and struck into steady
run. A torrent of oaths falling on his
cars above the racket Of the wagon,
the young driver glanced over his
shoulder and saw that his late COM
panion had torn off the veil and was
running rapidly after him. But is
was not long until there was C. long
distance between them.
"Weil done, my good horses" he
said, approvingly. "You deserve q
double quantity OF oats tonight and
if live to get home, you shall have
it. All! here's that strange little
basket, 7 must see what's in it,"
Picking it up he cautiously removed
The paper and two well.charged, large
callber rev2lYeTs were revealed to his
gaze.
The wood was entered with consid-
cradle apprehension, still he felt safer
than il he had been destitute of means
10 defend himself. But nothing OF q
suspicious nature was further encoun.
tered and-much to his relief the
journey was concluded in safety
Detroit Free Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
REALM OF STYLE.
A MIRROR or FASHION FOE
DRESST WOMEN.
Tailor-Made GoWns-Summcr Skirts
No Limit to the Styles OF
yackets-NeW Wrinkles In
Fashionable Millinery.
fSnecinl NnM York Fashion Letter.

Especial New York Fashion letter.
Various speculations on the changes
which will predominant in our summer
gowns have been already demonstra-
ted. and many others which exist only
in fancy, are circulated abroad, but
not unt1l latter instalment Of French
models is shown will there be any
thing like definite idea Of the styles
which will lead the procession OF mid
summer gowns.
The models that have been sent over
from Fashions Capital are for spring
wear and are all on the tailor.made
order.
Perhaps the potent reason why we
receive the styles in tailor made suits
SO early is because such gown is
really the only spring garment that
can, with propriety, be worn before
Easter. The sensible woman, the one
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

lieved of his watch and all his money.
A couple of days following this af-
fair a veil organized posse OF men,
under leadership Of the sheriff, started
out, determined upon capturing the
nighwaymen. Securing the wood for
nearly & week, they we're on the point
OF giving up, when rude log cabin
was discovered in q deep rayine.
Here they came upon three members
of the gang, who, being taken by sur
prise, surrendered after slight resis.
lance.
These welcome tidings were joyiully
received by everybody, buS no one
felt more jubiant OYER them than did
The hero OF this narrative, Robert En-
met.
He now be.ieve1 he would be able
to carry his produce to market, and
return tharefrom in safety. Nor was
be mistaken, for q month passed
rapidly by. during which time he
made several successful trips: and, as
a natural result, the carefully boarded
earnings, tucked snugly away in the
old stocking in the tin boz under the
loose board in the corner OF the
kitchen floor, had become enlarged to
such IN extent ns to burst from the
confinement OF their woody prison.
The day arrived at last when Robert
was to make MS last visit to the city.
Thankful, indeed, for his past good
fortune and happy in the thought OF
tho nearby termination of his labor,
be babe the dear ones at home fare.
we'll, and gailJ mounted to his place
on the load.
Justly proud was he OF the team of
beautiful pranclng colts which, heavy
as proved their burden, pulled so
strongly cn tie bride reins in the en-
deavor to cover the ground at faster
gait, that it had made their youthful
masters arms ache to hold them down
to steady pace.
Robert was far OH his way when day.
lights rosy hues began to tinge the
eastern horizon. The weather was
sharp and frosty. aud the roads like
pavement, SO hard were they frozen,
and the city was safely reached carly
in the afternoon.
Before nightfall he had succeeded
in disposing Of the major portion of
his load, and whatremained was parted
with the following morning.
Quite handsome sum was gained
from the sale. The coin he carried in
q leathern pouch in his breaches
pocket, while the bills were carefully
rolled up in a bunch and slowed away
in an inside pocket Of his vest.
When his team had finished their
feed of grain he started out on the
homeward journey. His heart was as
light as tho Aeecy clouds that floated
lazily about on the western margin of
the sky, and he hummed lively tune
as the wagon ratified along over the
smooth road.
1t was still early in the day and few
conveyancos were abroad and these
were headed toward the city. For the
first ten of the thirty-four miles farm
houses were numerous, but after that
the country grow gradually wilder,
with settlers homes less in number
and located farther apart.
Arriving within & mile Of the forest,
Robert perceived tall figure rise
suddenly from the ditch at the road
side and walk ahead with slow, hating
movements. AS he drew nearer be
could see o woman. She was attiSed
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
PITH AND POINT.

"Can you read French?" "Er.
not aloud. "-Cincinnatl Enquirer.
The Governess-"I know French
ami German--" Mrs. Uptodato~
''That is not sufficient. want aom.
one who can teach my children Scotch
Brooklyn Life.
Bruin-"What's the matter, dear, -
Mrs. Bruin-'' Baby woke up fon,
weeks ago and has been crying eva,
since. I wish you'd take him for +
little while. detroit News.
"What on earth induced you, John,
You gave that waiter five dollars for
tip, and be was the worst I ever-s
"That's just it, my dear. ] wanted e
ennble him to retire. "-Harper,s Ba.
HZar.
"They say that ninety. five per cent
Of the business Of the country is done
on credit" Jones-"Yes; and thera
axe lots OF people hustling all thev
can to increase the proportion. -
Puck.
"Pspa," asked The little boy who
wants to know, chow does an army
scour the country? With brushes?"
eyes," said the father. Brushes
with the enemy. Cincinnati En-.
qulrer.
An Aid in Memory The School.
girl: "Weren't there nine MUSES.?
I keep forgetting" Her Brother
"Nine's right. Can't You think Of +.
ball game-nine on each side and nine
innings ?'-Puck.
Ethel-"How do you get on with
your fance, dear?" May-"Oh, he's
perfect worry. He's always wanting
to set married, you know. So absurd,
you know; tho first time I've been en-.
gagged and all. From Larks.
Moses JUNIOR Fader, shentle.
nun in dc shop wants to know ii dist
all-vool nonshrinkable shirt viii
shrink?" Moses Senior-':Does it i'd
him?" Moses Junio.-"No; ia is too
big" Moses Senior-"Yah, id will
shrink !'-Tit.Bits.
Reporter -"Do you know what they
are saying about you over in tue Nine.
teenth Ward?" Professional Politician
-"No. What is it," Reporter
"They say you won't stay bought"
Professional Politician (otf his guard
dts lie !"-Chicago Record.
"And do you really love 1ne?' she
faltered. Scan you doubt me?" he
earnestly demanded, ''iamiliar asyou
must be with the tendencies Of the
literature OF the day?" That is to
say, dear reader, il this be literature,
then his love be real. = Detroit
Journal.
Asker to Fischer, who is returning
empty-handed from q fishing trip, with
o dog at his heels "What do you
call your dog?" Fisher-"Fish."
Asker -" Why, that's funny name for
a dog. What made you give it to
him?" Fisher-'sBecause he won't
bite. "-Tit-Bits.
''Great head?" repeated the robber
baron, with loud laugh. "Well, I
guess. II you will believe it, 5000
piastros have been offered for that
head. On the dead" The which be-.
ing in those rude times considered .
rare jest, his lordship purchased was.
sail for the crowd.-Detroit Journal.
Her Plan-He-"Do you believe in
long engagements?" She--"Wel], it
all depends. Heel don't under
stand" She-"If he has plenty OF
money and is inclined to be liberal, 9
long engagement is the thing; but il
he cAnnoc afford boxes at the opera
and such things I always make his re.
glme very short. - Philadelphia
Ledger.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
GARNET BRAID.

The variety in jackets has no limit,
bnt just ut the moment the two ultra
smart ones illustrated in the accom-
panying sketches are very popular.
The one suit Is on the b]nzer style
and is made Of 4 canvas weave WOODEN
fabric in a very Frenchy combination
OF green and Napoleon blue vita fine
cross threads of brown and back. The
grace cE tLo r1irt is apparent, and the
unique beauty CT Civ jacket is en-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
The New Silver Certificates.

Complaint is made, says the Chicago
Chronicle, that the new silver cert1n-
Gates, though beautiful specimens OF
the ensraver's art, 10 not wear we'll at
oil and that already many of them
compare i'll in, appearance with Older
and less artistic bills,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
Venerable P0tentateS.

Queen Victoria, for all her seventy.
seven years, is yet oyertopped in point
OF age by four other monarehs of En-.
rop2-the Pope, the Grand Duke of
Luxembourg, the King OF Denmark ana
the Grand Duke Of SAKE. Weimar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

OUR lifeis less worth living,
Every year,
And brfeter our thanksgiving.
Every year,
And love grown faint and tretful.
With lips but half resre.ful,
Averts its eyes forgetful,
Every year.
All, how sad TO look before us,
Every year,
While the cloud grows darker DER Us,
Every year.
When we 500 the blossoms faded.
That to bloom We might have aided
And immortal garlands braided,
Every year.
To the past 80 more dead faces,
Every year,
And the loved leavo vacant places,
Every year,
Everywhere tho sad eyes meet us,
In the evenings dusk they gract us.
And to come to thorn entreat US,
Every year.
You are growing DID, they tell us,
EVERY year,
"1ou are more alone they tell US,
every years"
"iou can win no new affection,
You have only recollection,
Deepest sorrow and detection"
"Every year"
Too true. Lilies shores arc shifting
sss Every year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03

w. u W ~ LlGS, ZOE WHICH,
reason it is Familiarity known to tie
adjacent residents as the County Line
Road" In former days, before the
keen bladsd On ind sharp toothed saw
OF the sturdy scttler had accomplished
such g wonderful transformation in
she appearance Of the landscape, both
sides OF tuc road were lined for p
number OF miles by dense, heavy
growth OF forest anu underbrush.
In consequence OF this feet and the
scarcity OF human Installations, the
farmers who Travelled over this route
to tho city markets located Mt its ter
mina!ion, found an exceedingly lone
some, cherries ride before them. But
then, the hIghiy remunerative prices
paid for the results Of their toll, as
was evidenced by their we'll filled
purses on their return, offered ade'
quste inducements 10 them to brave
the dangers NM discom?orts Of the
solitary Journey.
The dangers to whica we refer were
occasioned by band Of outlaws who
had established their headquarters in
this extensive belt OF timber.
Startling were the stories circulated
concerning the bold deeds of this ruff
tan gang; many were the farmers that
could testify from bitter experience
to the yerAcity Of THESE stories; and
numerous were the attempts made to
apprehend and bring the criminals to
justice But al to no purpose. The
County Line ROAD continued to
possess q reputation so unsavory that
it struck terror into the hearts OF those
who we're obliged to travel its lonely
windings.
Robert Eumot Was only eighteen
years OF ese when his father died and
left him III charge of their newly set
.led, partially cleared farm with the
responsibility resting on his inexperi-
enced Young shoulders Of caring and
providing for his widowed mother and
his two small brothers.
Robert wss o healthy, active youth,
with clear brain and strong, well-de
veloped muscles. He fully realized
the gravity Of his position aad cheer
fully and bravcly went to work. BY
dint of earnest, tireless efforts, fine
crops OF grain and vegetables were
grown anu harvested; 50 that, when
in the waning LIE Of autumn there
Same whisperiugs Of the arrival of
clustering winter, the Emmett family
found themselves plentifulIy provided
with food and IN ample surplus OF
farm produce which, when sold, would
bring in sufficient revenne to meet all
the expenses incurred in tho manage.
nent OF their farm and household.
But in older that Ibis happy result
might be brought about, It was, OF
course, necessary that Robert should
convey to the city markets the prod.
ucts OF his sumuor's labor over the
iil-iamed County line Road"
1t was not G pleasant prospect that
fonironted him. Just the week pre-.
IvioEs his nearest neighbor went on q
similar expedition and returned, tell.
ing a do.eiul story, having been re.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
a SECRET.

Sunk deep in sea, Vs.,
A sea Of the dead,
Lies book, that shall ba
Never opened or read. 81
Its sibylline pages
A secret incloso--
The flower Of the Ages, B
A rose, a red rose. ~ |+.
That sea of the dead
Is my soul; and the book s t
Is my heart; and tho red
Rose, the love you forsook,
Julian Hawthorne, in February Lipninco,... Il
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
EVERY XEAH.

The spring has less Of brightness,
Every year,
anu The snow y shastiicr whiteness.
Every year.
NOT co summer flow"rs quicken.
Hor does autumn fruitase thicken.
as they once did, for they sicken
Every year.
A'is is a count OF losses,
Every year,
for the weak are heavier crosses,
Every year,
LOST springs with sobs replying,
Unto weary autumn's signing,
while those We love are dying,
Every year.
1T is growing darker. colder,
Every year,
Is the heat and light grow older,
Every year.
caro- not now for dancing,
Or for eyes with passion sIancins,
Love is less and less entrauciug,
Every year.
for the days have loss OF gladncss.
Every year,
T5e nights have more of sadness.
Every year,
Fair springs no longe- charm US,
THo winds and weather harm US.
The threats of death alarm US,
Every year.
T1e:e conc new cares and sorrows,
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! in dress OF coarse, dark material and
q thick wooden shawl hung in Loose
! folds around her shoulders. Her head.
gear consisted OF a small felt hat, over
/ which was drawn close, brown veil
that completely concealed her fea-
lures. Her hands were enveloped ia
mlttens and in one Of them she carried
| little wicker basket, whose contents
were hidden from view by strip Of
paper tucked about it.
As Robert drove up the woman
paused and turned around. She didn't
raise her veil when she spoke, and her
voice was low and hoarse.
"Would you give an old woman
ride?" she asked, and then went off
into paroSysm Of coughing.
"Certain]y, ma'am!!" said Robert,
che sriully, at the same time bringing
his 7am to stop.
"N at o terrible cold the poor
things got," was his mental comment,
as he looked down pityingly.
When the fit Of coughing had
subsidized she clambered slowly into
the wagon and took place beside the
young teamster, who drew up the
heavy robo md kindly assisted in
arranging and tucking it around his
passenger.
"Qulte chilly" he remarked, set
ting himself again on his seat.
But his companion made no reply,
and he concluded that she did not dc.
sire to enter into conversation. So
they drove along in silence broken
only by the noise Of. the vehicle and
the CHATTER of the horses hoofs on the
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
N q particular
portion OF the fair
80 any,

State OF Michigan
is - long, level
stretch OF high.
way, located on
the boundary be-.
tween two coun-
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The County, LINE ROAD.
Bv GEORGE S. CCTHBEGTsON.

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