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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
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LODGE MEETINGS.
MASONIC.

SUMMIT COUN IL. NO. 12.-Meets
on the third Monday of each month at 1880
o'clock p. m. Iilustrious companions are
cordially inv tied to attend.
J. NJ. BARRETT, 7. I. NJ.
HERMAN c. DUNCAN, Recorder.
KEYSTONE CHAPTER, NO. ID
Meets on thesccond Monday Of each month
at 7;3O O'Clock p. m. Visiting companions
are invited to attend.
HERMAN C. DUNCAN, Secretary.
OLIVER LODGE, NO. 81, F. & A.
NJ Meets on the first and third Wednes-
days of each month.
JULIUS LEVIN, W. NJ.
A. HILTON, Secretary.
ODD FELLOWS. Phoenix Lodge, No.
IS, l. 0. o. F., meets every Tuesday night
ut O'clock. All brethren are cordially in
ylted to attend. W. G. HARRIS, N. G.
l.. P. WHITTISGToN, Rec. See.
KNIGHTS OF S.-Alexan-
dria Lodge, No. SO. meets the first and third
thursdays ut 8 p. IN. Visiting brethren cor.
dialy invited to attend.
c. C. sWAYZE, c. G..
A. HILTON, X. of Il. 4 S.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.-Alexandr
Lodge No. $40, meets on the. second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month at s p. m.
Visiting brethren are invited to attend.
NJ. BLOOM, D.
Il, H. MoBLEY. Rep.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.-Ra-
pldes Camp, No. II, meets the first and third
Mondays of each month at Sp. III. Visiting
soVerelgns are cordially invited to attend.
J. F. ARlAIL, c. c.
J. A. SIMPSON Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
The First Soup.

The exiles who took refuge in Lon
don at the time of the French revo-
luton met the poverty and the hard
ships of their lot with much courage.
They never begged and it was often
difficult to induce them to accept the
funds subscribed for their assistance.
The women did not accept the par
TALLY worn and soiled clothing OF
wealthy and charitably inclined Ia
dies, as most women of their condi-
tion would be glad to do, but man
aged with the cheapest materials to
dress neatly and tastefully.
Their necessities developed an in.
ventive spirit. The records of the
London patent office at the beginning
of the eighteenth century have on
every page such names as Blondeau,
Dupin, Cardonel, Gastineau, Leblond
and Courant. How ingenious they
were in utilizing the most unpromis-
ing of materials is shown by their in.
ventiOn Of a now famous dish.
When the London butchers slaugh
tered their beef they were accustomed
to throw away the tails with the ref
use. The French women had Tho
bright idea of buying them, since
they could get them for next to moth
ing, and making soup Of them. Ant
thus they gave to England the pop
ular ox-tail soup, which loyal English
| men now consider an essentially ma
tional dish.-Youth's Companion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Representatives in CONGRESS.

Supreme Court.
Francis Nichols ...... Chief Justice
New Orleans.
ASSOCIATES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY,

U. $. Senator's.
5. d. McEnery term expiring on the
4!h of March, 1908.
Don Caffery, term expiring on the 4th
of March, 1901,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
CHAPTER VII.

STRANGE PROPOSAL
Margaret was standing in veritable
shower of sunbeams, when Brian, act
ing on Miss Hilton's hint, found her uu-
der the trees.
How perfectly charming he cried,
gazing, not at the temptingly spread
table, but at Margaret, whose lovely
face seemed to gain new beauty from
her surroundings. What a delightful
surprise you have prepared for US. I
feel hungry and almost happy"
You have a peculiar way of express
ing yourself, Cousin Brian. Are hun
ger and happiness associated in your
mind? l am glad you can laugh. Dole
full people give me the blues, and grim
looks are not in keeping with this bright
sun"
Neither is my heart, for that matter.
have so much to make me miserable.
You, everything to make you happy"
Il" she echoed, with slight tremQr.
:" make my own happiness.
Il don't know how you MANAGE" he
returned gloomily. Il never get what /
want"
Then why not be satisfied with what
you get? 1t is much more philosoph-
icai.
How can you speak so lightly" he
said with abrupt warmth. 1T Maddeas
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

THE latest invention for the saving Of
life at fires is the emergency dress. !"
1t is woman idea. 1t consists of a
dress something like that used by sub
marine divers, hut much more simple.
The suit is in two pieces AMI made
from asbestos cloth,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

KNIVES should never be put into hot
water, which Injuries them, first by ZOOS
ening the handles, and next by spelling
the temper of the steel. Wipe them first
with damp cloth, and then rub on a
smooth board which has been previously
rubbed with securing brick or knife
nowder
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21

Jonas Rosenthal ................P Post Master
VIM Maddox. Asst
Office hours from o'clock q m to m.
Money Order business closes at m.
Registered Letters close ut 5 o'clock p m.
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hineston. six times week. Leaves Alex
,ndria at II 80 a m; arrives at 6 p m.
Pinevile fourteen times week. Leaves
Alexandria at 1l:30 IN and m. Arrives
at Alexandria 10 a m and NJ:
Poland, three times week. Leaves Alex
,ndria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at Gam: returns same days p m,
Iatt. once week. Leaves Alexandria on
Fridays at N and returns same day at $3.50
Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway to
Lake Charles and intermediate post offices,
daily and return same day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-07-21
Parish Officers,
Representatives.

JUDGES COURT OF APPEALs-3RD CIRCUIT,
Blackman. and A Mouton
Terms Of Court-Second Mondays in Feb
ruary and July.
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Alexandria Ward
Justices Pcace-W W Wilmington and A B
RACIAL.
Constables-M W Baillio and W J Gilmore.
Cotile Ward
Justices Peace-F D Henderson, Thos W
Sorellc, NJ Tfimble, VIM WEIGH.
Constables-J E Thomas, Eli Cleveland L
G Henderson, Sam Hoyt.
Calcasieu Ward
Justices Peace-E NJ Lambright, G. W
Strothcr.
Constables-Henry Perkins and Frank Per-
Eins.
Lamourie Ward
Justices Peace-Robert Martin and Nick
MareshaL
Constables-G A Wise, Ed Dunn.
Cheneyville Ward
Justices Peace r Moore, H Jackson.
Constables-W Roberts, N L Stewart.
| Rapides Ward
Justice Peace-L c Sanford.
Constable--R H Murphy.
| Rigolette Ward
| Justices Peace-Joe Simmons, G NJ Pettis.
Constables-Geo L Anthony, Griffin Nu-
rent.
Spring Hill Ward
Justices Peace " May and E Z Galligan.
| Constables-Geo Patrick, J D Dunn.
| lfineston Ward
| Justices Peace L Rougeou, Daniel Ho-
| gan.
Constables-James Melder, ] II Rougeou,
| neville Ward
Justices Peace-Andrew David, T B Dam
| els.
Constables-F II Holt, A Ryder.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-24
MOVE YOUR FACTORY
CHICAGO HEIGHTS.


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In
Rsan the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-24

PETERSON BROS. 4 CO., Grain an1
Commission Merchants
JOSEPH AUSTRIAN, Of leopold =
Austrian Transportation Company.
d. v. PURINGTON, Brick Manufaet
urcr.
II. GRUsENDORF. Lumber Dealer.
RUDOLPH Il. RHODE, wholesale
Druggist.
JAS. =. McELROY, Of Jas. y. AcElro0
& Co., Real Estate.
ALBERT T. OTTO, Capitalist
II. p. SHIELDING. Capitalist
THOMAS b. MARSTON, Attorney.
DOLESE 4 SHEPARD. Contractor.
n. H. KlLOALIIEN. Real Estate.
ALFRED KOHN. Wholesale Grocer.
4. J. ]. MILLER, Lumber Dealer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-24

LEICHT 4 BARTHOLOMEW, Brew.
ers.
RUDOLPH BRAND. President United
States Brewing Company.
GEORGE W. KELLNER, Of Schmidt
Brewing Company.
=. q. UIHLEIN. President Schlits
Brewing Company.
JOHN CUDAHY, Packer.
MICHAEL CUDAHY. Packer.
,LACKNER L BUrz. Attorneys
GEORGE BURY, Attorney.
WILLIAM vOCKE, Attorney.
JURGENs & ANDERSEN. wholesale
Diamond Merchants.
ANDREW G. LAUSTEN. Of the Lin.
seed OIL Trust
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
THE FEVER SITUATION.

At this writing the fever situa-
ton is slowly on the increase, there
being a few new cases reported
each day at New Orleans, Ocean
Springs, Mobile and Edwards.
The fever IS of very mi d type,
az the death rate is very low,
The last report from New Orleans
show So cases up to date and only
6 deaths. At Edwards go cases
up TO date and only 6 deaths. AT
the other places the percentage is
abnut the same.
Notwithstanding the fact that
the fever is of a mild type and is
being handled with the creates,
precaution, thousands of people
have fed to northern points and
many to the country for safety.
In Mobile the situation is i'm
proving and there has been but
few fatalities in that city.
There has been great deal oil
urdue excitement throughout the
country and IN many places the
people have gone to extremes In
the attempt 10 ke p out The fever.
10 some places provisions are run
ming short. and there Is no chance
to obtain any until the quarantine
reg ulations are modified to some
extent.
Our people here have never felt
the least bit alarmed at the situa'
ton as this place is as healthy az
can be found anywhere and the
health of the town is excellent.
Business has been going on Just
as usual and cotton is coming in
from the country every day.
Our school is fourishing and not
case of sickness isreposted among
it's l73 pupils.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

The efforts of any newspaper to
build mp town Is practically nuIli-
fed unless 1t ia backed up by the
business men. A stranger turns
from the news columns of paper
to it's advertising pages, and If be
fails to find there the business card
of the merchants and business
men he comes to the conclusi on
that the publisher is not appre-
GATED, in which Case it lie a good
place for him to keep clear Of.
No town ever grew without the
active assistance of its newspaper,
nor can papers grow and build up
their localities without the assis-
lance OF the town. Business men
should realize this and ember
in giving support to the newspa-
pers they aye not only building up
their own business, but are helping
10 support that which ia steadily
working for the benefit of the
whole community.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

AN esteemed contemporary ap-
peals in the following manner to
Its neighbors for household items
as follows, which might serve as a
pointer to our readers: "Don't
forget the editor when you have q
news item. If your wife whips you
lie, US know it and we will set you
right before the public. If you
have company tell us--lf you are
not ashamed of your visitors. IT a
youngster arrives at your house
and demands food and raiment buy
quarters worth of cigars and
come around, and if you are a cash
subscriber we will furnish name
for him or her, as the circumstances
may warrant. If you nave i social
gathering of a few friends bring
around big cake, six or seven pies
and ham, not necessarily to eat
but az a guarantee of good faith
If you leave town for a few days
come and tell US about it as soon al
you return, unless you want t
keep your visits secret, for fear PEG
pie may think you should pay your
debts instead of buying railroad
tickets. We mention these lutte
things because we want the news
and will have it,"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
DID YOU EVER /?

IT is appalling to see the amount
of crime and Disasters that 10 re-
col ded IN the daily papers. Every
paper you pick up il brlmfull OF
blood curdling crimes a ID disasters
of all descriptions, such as muir
ders, riots, duels, lynchings, rob
beries. snleides, railroad wrecks,
mine disasters and all kinds that
we're never dreamed of before.
Verify the time is at hand when
the strong ar m Of the law is getting
very weak in tho protection of hu-
man life and man knoweth not where
to stand lest he become the victim
of The unsupported accident. 1t
has actually come to pass, In this
civilized land of ours, that man 9
main protection is his trusty vim
chester or revolver, just as the
case was 10 the days Of Copeland
ard the Murrell clan. Our young
men are growing up with the idea
that self protection lies in the art of
handling and carrying concealed
weapons, and when some dispate
of a trivial nature, perhaps, arises,
the lie is exchanged and back they
60 to the hip pocket to draw their
guns and deal out death to each
other, never thinking about the
enormity of the crime. If one half
of the world could see and know
what the other half is dong every
day, no doubt some move OF ref
ormation would be made.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

SEVERAL parties Ia Meridian
have been arrested and fined ten
dollars apiece for circulating yel.
low fever lies. Our Poplaivil!e
boys had better look out lest our
honorable mayor should decide all
OF sudden to adopt Meridian's
method along that line to raise a
little "wherewith' to pay off the
guards, and thus kinder balance
accounts among the boys We are
alright as Editors are exempt.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
Wanted Idea X: S: : ss'?;
Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth
neys Washington D. c.. for their 800 prize oner
And new List OF one thousand inventions wanted.
LOW VACATION RATES.

The QUEEN & CRESCENT will
sell excursion tickets at LOW RATES
to the Mountains and Seashore
resorts every day FROM June LIST TO
September Goth inclusive. with
final limit October 31sr, 1897.
THE QUEEN & REsCENT ROUTE
offers TO tourists this year the most
perfect train service aud appoint
ments ever offered the Southern
travelling public. Through Pull
man sleepers of the finest pattern.
Apply to your nearest Queen u
Crescent ticket Agent for rates
and full information.
A. F. BARNETT. g. P. 4.
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS
COLLEGE.

The secret of success is in the
know how of doing business, The
successful merchant is be who TN.
derstands the principles of CONNER
cial undertakings. The Queen
City Business College prepares
young men and women for actual
business, Eleven of her graduates
located in good positions in one
week. Have not been able recent
ly to supply lie demand Tor stenog-
raphers, bookkeepers aud opera
tors. Students enter at any time.
Address j. J. Ferguson, Pres.
= Meridian, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

WONDER if Bro. Parker Of the
Now South and Bro. Meyer of the
News have kissed and made up
yeti A weekly paper is a good
medium through which to settle
difficulties. Each fellow has a
chance to pour fourth his little
Gus words and then stand back in
the shade to be spunged down and
cooled off before his adversary has
chance 20 retaliate, and when
time is called they find themselves
sparring for wind, which is gen
orally the main ingredient needed
TO settle the difficulty.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

The Lentgert murder trial in
Chicago is now entering upon the
third week and only the states ties.
timony has been taken. 1t will
consume at least a mont, and half
and now there may be another de-
lay as Leutgert has very badly
sprained ankle, the result OF a spar.
ring match between him and one
of the jail guards.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, MISS,
August n, 1897.

August ~, 1876
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, aud
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk Of Pearl River
county at Poplarv'lle, Mss, on
October l6, 1897. viz: Coldelia 5.
Moody, one of the heirs and for all
of the heirs Of Rebrcca Moody,
deceased, II. E. No. 2Sl69 for the
uw4 Sec Is, T. 3 r. 16 "
He names the following witness.
es 20 prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz: John j. Amacker, John l.
Wells, Isaac Raford, Boyd Smith,
all of Derby, Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON.
Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

Mr.. Geo. w. Smith arrived with
HIS family from Navarro county last
Friday and intends locating III this
MISUNDERSTANDING Valley Visitor.
We are quite sure the above is
mistake. "Geo. w." Smith has
been living in Bee county for a
number of years, and there are two
Of him .--Beevile County (Texas)
Bee.
Now Brother McCurdy, it strikes
Us that you and l used to turn SOM
ersanlts in the lint room together
in AN old Mississippi town. and if
we are not mistaken in your lden..
tity we know you 10 be a boy
brimful of truth, and we like you
ever so much, but we don't like TO
have you poke fun at Mr.. Geo. w.
Smith. Mr.. Geo. w. Smith is a
prominent citizen of Pearl River
county and one of our eff cieut su-
pervlsors. He has never resided
in Texas. which fact we can prove
by Messrs. Joe Smith, Joel Smith,
Hiram Smith, Andy Smith, viii
Smith, jim Smith, Bob Smith Fl. p.
Smith and DR.. John Smith, all of
whom are prominent and perfectly
reliable gentlemen OF our town.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
A STATEMENT from Washington

A STATEMENT from Washington
conveys the Information that the
Hill and Lynch factions have, made
slate at last for the distribution
of the Mississippi pie as follows:
James Hill, for registrar of the
land Office at Jackson; E. G.. Mat
thews, for receiver Of public mon
eys; A. NJ. Lee, for district attor
ney for the southern district; Fra
zee, for postmaster-all HILL men
COLLINS for marshal of the southern
district, aud Simpson for postmas'
ter az Pass Christian, the latter
belonging to the Lynch faction.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

DRUMMERs are usually Jolly, and
funny but one Mr.. Schultz, New
Orleans drummer got just little
too funny, for his own good, 10
Meridian last week. He register
ed in that city from Ocean Springs,
just to have little fun, he said,
but the police Of that city we're not
in humor for fun at such a peril.
Gus time, and the consequence was
Mr.. Schultz was marched out Of
the city to the tune of "No Time
to JOKE" at the early hour of
4 p. m.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
University
OF
Mississippi.

The session of 1897 SO opens Sep
tember 18th. Courses iC LITERA-
TURE, SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, ELo-
CUTIoN, PEDAGOGY and LAW. En-
larged corps Of instructors. In
creased facilities to meet increased
attendance. Splendid wafer sys'
tenn. Location unexcelled in health
fulness. All expenses very low.
TUITION FREE to all students ex-
cept in Law School. Men and wo-
men admitted. Send for Catalogue
and Special Announcement fol
IS97e98.
r. b. FULTON, Chancellor.
University +. o., MISS.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

BROTHER GE1GER of the West
vile News was presented with a
new hat recently by one of the
hustling merchants OF hls town.
We don't mean this as hint.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

IT is said that q man over in Tex.
as advertised for rain and in less
than three days he had to call on
the Lord to stop the flow of water,
aud yet there are people who say
it doesn't pay to advertise.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

MADISON COUNTY Populists have
sworn that they will stay IN the
middle of the road. Homer Prince
the celebrated Arkansas Populist.
has come back to the Democratic
party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

AN Alabama munster foretold his
death and then indicated his
standing as prophet by dying on
the appointed day.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

$1,000 GIVEN AWAY to persons
who make the greatest number OF
words out of the phrase "Patent
Attorney Wedd+rburn." For par"
ticulars address National Recorder,
Washington, d. T..
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
NOTICE.

All accounts due the FREE Press
up TO August 10, 1897. are payab'
To Col. A. G.. Russell at the Marion
House, but by authority, same eau
be paid to me and will give his
receipt for same.
J. r. OLIpHANr.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

The case of the State against
Guy Jack for the murder OF Chss.
+. Stewart, was continued until the
next term Of the Kemper county
court
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

THE stampede caused by yellow
fever shows that pot many people
Ia this country are ready to die.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23

Call on j. R. OIiphant and have
your property insured against loss
by fire.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-09-23
ENTERPRISE has n artesian we'll.

LANKY Bob has licked his coach.
man. Corbett should at once chal-
lenge the winner.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-08-26

MISUNDERSTANDING in plumage
Of the American Dominique and
Barred Plymouth Rock has been the
price Of the formers popularity. Their
color is grayish-white, each feather
regularly crossed with parallel bars OF
blue-black, producing the effect Of a
bluish-tinged plumage, the color being
the same throughout. The illustra-
ton of Barred Plymouth Rock feath-
ers will do equally well for the mark
ings of the feathers Of the Dominique
They have rose combs, in both male
and female, and bright yellow legs.
Those who are partial to their color
of plumage will find the Dominique q
good bird to keep. They are good lay
ers, hardy, mature early, and dress
we'll for the table. The standard
weight of cocks is 81 pounds; hens,
6M pounds; cockerels. TN pounds: and
pullets, 5h pounds.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-08-26
Horses Decreasing.

The large majority Of farmers who
own horses seem to be quite anxious to
get rid of them, even at low prices.
Where the farm is mortgaged, and the
horses can be spared better than any
thing else on the farm, this Is all right,
as 1t is better to lose the horse than the
home; but where it is not, we regard it
as very unwise and foolish, says the
kentucky Stock Farm. In a country
like ours. where one extreme follows
another, 1t is not wise to float with the
current or follow the herd. From 1880
to 1890 we bred entirely too many
horses Of all classes, and as a natural
consequence we are now suffering a
period of low prices. Our next predica-
ment, If all signs do not fail, will be a
great scarcity of horses. We base this
opinion upon the fact that everybody
is selling and hat very few are breed
ing. We do not believe there are more
than 10 per cent of the horses being
bred in the United States to-day that
there were six years ago.. This can
not possibly help but produce a great
shortage, and this shortage in supply
can have but one effect-namely, to in
crease the price. AS it takes five years
TO produce a fo~ur-year-old colt, and as
the time can not be abridged by any
possible means, and as the breeding be-