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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
fOPULAR SCIENCE.

Scarlet flowers stand drought better
than any Others.
The camel hos the most complicated
system of digestive organs.
Tho tires, the machine and the
clothing OF the cyclist are very liable
to become soaked with rain, affordinR
an excellent conductor for the cleo
trical bolt.
The fastest locomotive ever con-
structed will not reach the speed OF
the trigato bird, which will fly about
l25 miles On hour, or across the At
lantic in one day.
Possibly some observing scientist,
watching the motions of the bird, NAV
get ut the secret of it's great speed,
and reproduce it in some practical
way, which will make the air, instead
of the earth and water, tho great
medium Of communication from one
part of the world to another.
There ore eight storage battery
roads in Europe, four OF which were
installed during the past year. Tho
largest system OF this type comprises
three roads in Paris, operating nine
teen storage battery cars, some of
which have been doing duty since
1892, and the addition Of third road
lost May seems to indicate that for the
conditions there existing the storage
battery has proved satisfactory.
Attention to curious property of
certain plants has been called by an
American botanist, Z. J. Hill. 1t ap-
pears that the larger part Of the leaves.
especially the younger ones, Of
sllphium ]acinatum and silphium
terebinthinaceum turn themselves in
g north and south direction. Sir
Joseph Hooker, it is said, noticed tho
peculiarly, and was uble when travel
ing to ISL when the train changed its
direesion by looking at these plants
9*'the plain.
In the Polar regions DR.. Moss found
that at temperature of thirty-fve
degrees G. candle would not burn
regularly; for tho wax would not
melt, being cooled at once by the sur
rounding air. The fame then burned
feebly, and sank down into kind of
tubular hollow; and on boring holes
into this the flame sank down so as to
leave tubular shell, which was &C.
tually not melted by the flame. The
continuous current OF very cod air
induced by the flame was not heated
sufficiently to enable it to melt the,
wax above the fame.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
How Grant Was NaNlad ULYSSES.

The story was curious. As related
by the father at*4ward, it appeared
that the compaG difficulty OF choos.
ing nana1'for the babo arose, says
Hamlin Garland in McClure's Maya.
zine. tMultitudes OF suggestions only
consisted the young parents the more,
pztil at last it was proposed to cast
the names into hat.
This was finally done. A romantic
aunt suggested Theodore. The mother
favored Albert, in honor of Albert
Gallatin. Grandfather Simpson voted
for Hiram, because he considered it a
handsome name. The drawing re-.
suited in two names, Hiram and
Ulysses.
''Ulysses, it is said, was cast into
the hat by Grandmother Simpson.
who had been reading q translation of
Fenelon's "Telemachue," and had
been much impressed by the descrip.
ton OF Ulysses given by Mentor to
Telemachus.
"He was gentle Of speech, bened-
cent Of mind" "Ihe most patient Of
men," Gle is the friend of truth.
IS He says nothing that is false,
but when it is necessary he comedies
what is true.
"His wisdom is a seal upon his lips,
which is never broken save for IN i'm.
portant purpose"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
The Worlds largest Tree.

The largest tree in the world lies
broken and petrihed at the end Of
defile in Northwestern Nevada. It's
dimensions are so great that those who
know of its existence hesitate to tell
the story because they hardly expect
to be believed; but there is sufficient
evidence to give the tale credit, i'm
probable though it may seem.
This tree makes the monerchs of the
Marlposa Grove seem like imposters,
and, compared 10 it. ''the tallest pine
grown on Norwegian hills to be the
mast Of some great admiral is but G
wand. As for the story Of its dis
covery, it is thus told by "Dad"
Lynn, Of Fresno, and supported KY
other equally well known people:
"Back in 1866 q company Of about
forty-tive. left Red Bluff to prospect
the then unknown country beyond
Honey Lake ana Surprise Valley.
There were in the party lawyers,
butchers and shoemakers, but We were
o1e-sided on one po,nt-each individ-
ual felt positive that this was the turn
ing point Of his existence, and that
bright, shining gold in unlimited
quantities would reward the rather
| unpleasant iaunt.
"Ihe Inlians--we coil them Pau
nochs-were st tAat time raising hair,
and very many sudden moves we're at
times necessary in order to get rid of
their unwelcome attentions. Finding
but little gold in this section, We
travelled toward Baker County, Ore
gon, through country entirely do.
audcd of timber, except few dwarf
cottonwoods along the waterways.
Close to tho Baker County line we
came to On opening in the rocks, about
wide enough for our wagons to go
through, and on either side doomed
! precipices 500 and 600 feet high. The
crevasse was about fifteen miles long,
and at its end. just to the right of the
trail We found a number OF petri6ed
stumps of different heights and sizes.
'ln thei. midst on the ground lay a
monster tree, somewhat imbedded in
the soil. 1t was completely petrified.
and from the clean.cut fractures II
the trunk seemed to have fallen after
after petrifcation. At its butt this
tree was quite sixty feet in diameter.
We measured its length with tape
line. It vas just 666 feet long. No
limbs remained, but in the Trunk were
clefts where apparently limbs had
broken off. Amber-like beads Of pet.
rifed pitch or gum adhered to the
sides OF the trunk for distance of 100
feet or more.
"Where the huge trunk was broken
squarely off tie centre seemed trans
parent, and the growth marks showed
in beautiful concentric rings. Its nat
ural appearance was handsomer than
any dressed marble or mosaic l have
ever seen, and We all expressed the
opinion that it would make wonder
fully beautiful floor and interior finish
for some grand building. Mineral
| Collector. +
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
All in the Family.

>; A few nights ago prominent Evan.
stopian, who lives in q handsome home
in Lake street, was working overtime
on the North Side, and when his busi-
ness was completed boarded a North
Shore electric car for home. Ho w5s
enjoying the last of his box OF Hs-
vanas and was contemplating how
much the next box would cost when
the conductor came out on the front
platform for fares. The thoughtful
man jammed his hands into his pock-
cts, and in his dismay discovered that
he had only counterfeit dollar, which
he had been carrying for months. Ten
miles from home, away from friends
and "broke" was the unpleasant
though that had hashel through bis
mind, 80 he passed up the connterteit
coin and received his change. Before
tho car had Travelled mile the con-
ductor came around again with sus-
picious look on his face and said:
either you or q lady inside gave ma
Q counterfeit dollar" ),
1T WAS the woman, OF course" re.
sponded the embarrassed gentleman;
"they are always doing such things"
The remainder OF the journey was
not very pleasant to the man who was
beating" his ride at the expense Of
an innocent woman, but he buried
himself in thought and tried to forget,
He left the car at Lake street, and had
started for houle Oh i brisk walk when
be heard footsteps behind him. qaffaa::'
Ing, be SAW his wife, who rushed up
and in the most mortified tones said:
"Gov [ wish had known you were
on that car. yhe conductor accused
me o. giving him a counterfeit dollar
and maze ne give him q new dollar
before all those people. "-Chicago
Tines Herald.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
Beauty Of New York's Central Park.

It's character, so wonderfully evolved
from stubborn material, is full Of
beauty, with all the simple pastoral
charm OF natural scenery. Owing to
the conformation of the ground and
the various demands of the public it
was found necessary to make a number
of small picturesque scenes, rather
than to furnish q single broad expanso
Of turf with groves Of trees. It Was,
however, the efforts Of the designers
to furnish the largest open spaces
practicable, and at great expense pro-
truding masses of rock were blasted
out at the lower end. and the spaces
left were filled with loan. To this VIC
owe q peaceful meadow, with its vague
borders lost i'll the shady recesses Of
the tress, giving al idea Of unlimited
extentby tho glimpscs OF grassy slopes
seen at intervals beyond, though the
green contains but sixteen acres, and
the background only ten. In tho
north meadows there is q greater sense
OF freedom and space, though only
nineteen acres could be secured even
there, but the disposition OF the roads
and paths,is so skilful that the fields
produce upon the imagination the
effect Of for greater expaases, and ara
above all restful and satisfying with
their suggestion Of seclusion and coun-
try charm. A distinguished authority,
defending it warmly from IN unfavor-
able comparison, remarks, 'In no
European city, we can safely soy, is
there park conceived III 30 purely
naturalistio way and kept SO free
from lnharmonious details as the Cen.
trail Park" Atlantic Monthly,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
WITH CHANGEABLE SILK.

the glass Of soda water and chat w4t h
the young men who, knowing the
habits of these coquettish lnaidens,
never fail to make call at the con-
PETITIONERS about this time every mat
inee day.
Lust Saturday, however, there was a
change in the programme, for instead
Of pursuing the uninterrupted prom
enade the matinee girl slapped at the
Waldorf to take d peep at the dainty
novelties on exhibition at the fair
given by the Red Gross Society in the
beautiful ball rooms Of this hotel.
The bazaar was managed by mem.
bers of New York's 'Four Hundred -
consequently the gowns were beauti-
full and 1nteres sting. Mrs. George T.
Shra1y. the wife OF one of Gotham'<
most noted physicians. wore very
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
Yet the Captain Told Kim.

An Englishman, touring through
America, went on board q steamer late
ono night, and on the following morn
ing, after walking on deck and look
ing around him, he stepped up to tho
captain and asked: 'I beg pardon,
but would you kindly tell me what
lake I'm on?"
"The Lako Huron" replied tho
captain, and turned away.
The Englishmau looked puzzled for
a moment, and then, following the
captain, began again: II beg your
pardon, you said"
'1t's the Lake Huron" roared tho
captain, thinking the man was deaf.
eyes, I know" persisted the pas.
senger, "but what's the name of tho
lake I'm on?'
1.-THE Lake Huron!" shouted the
captain, incensed at what he thought
gross studidity, and he turned away
to relieve himself by railing st one of
the hands. The Englishman looked
more puzzled than ever.
1.-THE lake you're on is the lake
your on. OF course it is! The lake
I'm on can't help >'oeing the lake I'm
on. What imRfxtinence Let me look
in my guide .S5ok; perhaps that will
tell me-" -
1t did, fell him; and then the humor
Of the:situation suddenly dawned upon
himH-Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06

handsome gown that Enthusiastically
bore the cachet of Paris. The skirt
was of heavy, rich black brocade,
plain and full, aud finished at the bot.
tom with two little plated frills. The
short bodice was trimmed with ex-
quisite cut jet and the collar and front,
the latter made in the form Of yoke
reaching to the bust line, were Of tur-
quoise blue mirror velvet. Rob lace
was worn ut the throat and wrists and
q large, superb diamond brooch in
Aeur.de.]is design, sparkled at the left
side of the collar, where it fastened.
The plain sleeves were finished with
high, pulled shoulder caps.
The flower, fern and palm booth was
presided over by Mrs. Edwin Gould,
who was radiant in deep violet vel
vet gown made with plain skirt and
bodice that fastened on tho left side
in double breasted fashion. The top
of the bodice was filed in with black
grenadiue showered with violets of
both white and purple. The sleeves
were made of shirred grenadine and
were capped with series Of tiny vel
vet puffs.
Nine. Olarovsky, wife Of the Rus.
sian Consul, who was in charge of the
bric-a brac booth, wore an exquisitely
plain tailor gown OF deep blue cloth,
made with double breasted bodice.
The trimming consisted of some neat
stitching OF heavy silk, and an edglng,
collar and belt of pale blue taffeta. An
illustration OF this pleasing costume is
shown on this page.
Mrs. Theodore Sutro wore On ex'
tremely stylish and pretty gown that
set off to advantage her clear olive
complexion and glorious dark hair. 1t
was developed in light tan colored
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
The House q millionaire Will Build.

4Aoo'' - nAhlonNlc VIII DunO'
A magnificent mansion, built On.
tirely Of colorea glass bricks, has been
planned to be built for a Pacific coast
millionaire. The architects are not
yet permitted to disclose the name of
she prospective owner of this unique
architectural oddity-frst, because be
is still abroad, and, second, because
certain details of construction have
not yet been determined.
This building, which will be de-
signed somewhat after the style of an
old Pompeilan palace, is to be begun
during the winter. On account of the
elaborateness of the design and the
great care and skill required in tho
construction Of the building, it will
not be completed under two years.
The architects soy that the ground
plan OF the house will in some respects
resemble that Of the house of Pansa,
familiar to readers OF 1.-THE Last Days
OF Pompeii." The bricks will be of
various sizes, shapes and colors, and
the effect will be of an Oriental rich.
ness which will defy description.
This will be the first residence in the
world constructed of such material
and on these lines. It is to be built
in the form Of square inclosing an
open court, inside of which fountain
will play. By means Of electric lights
with many colored globes concealed
at the source of the fountain the water
will fall in a shower of var1-colored
hues. It is said that the owner of this
fountain contemplates on certain oc-
casions having perfumed water flow
from the fountain, thus scenting the
entire court, and on occasions of fes-
tlvity continuous current Of Cali.
fornia wine Of his own vintage will
flow from the pitcher held in the 1F:
lifted hand OF the Bacchante in.~the
interior of the fountain. Louis
Globe. democrat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
CARRYING THINGS TOO Fac.

= Mrs. Manhattan (poking her hus.
band in the ribs at 1870 q. INFECT
up quick, John Henry ! hear burg.
lars in the diniug.room rafting the
eilverware.
Mr.. Manhattan (sleepily)-"Alrite,
m'dear. The spoons are only plated,
the most OF 'em, SO let 'em go it? l
don't believe there are any burglars
there, anyway"
Mrs. M.-"But there are! They've
got the gas turned up to the full
height, and"
Mr.. NJ: (springins hastily out of
bed)--"Good heavens! I'd like to
know if the gas bills amt big enough
already without having gang Of burg.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
.Iu OF sFYlE,
,apoE OF EAsinoN FOR
pEEssY WOMEN.
rnrr's "Matince Girl'-Her
:. and FCibleS Gowns Seen
tho BaZaar Of the Red
Cross Society.
,r,>o.;a, New Yort, Lottery

fSpccl's' -'e"
[67HAT would New York be
! without its matinee? And
kj what would a matinee be
With out the matinee girl:
9TH her opera glasses, her
toy and bunch of triolets, she
E i most anythinIsl if she be
81, md pretty. For sholis q merry,
h, saucy and anaai ious little
r,tI, a world OF subtle plans
n;pc under the sunsi inc OF her
ssne 2 She is going tR Guido all
'ser matinee girls oA die, and,
s s aim is conquest! those of
..seulipe persuasion might as
i,e upthc fight. Being a woman
The study Of the matinee girl
# nv sex has been 4 keen and
stipp pleasure. Not that [ have
mostly about her, you under
nor about anything else, so far
is concerned!
Matinee Blossoms programme
saturday afternoon is q varied
Il usually starts with curtain
IN the shape of d luncheon at
The popular luncheon resorts in
eisbborhood of Twenty-third
After this comes o promenade
bision just long enough for q
d the coniectioner to have tho
n box filled, and then the hurry
p,ry to reach the theatre in time
eve or ten minutes in the foyer
ii to gossip with the other mat
ills, show off pretty tailor-made
hes and criticise those that ore
trictly sen resle." At last the
bseins-and SO do the praises
iticisms. II o popular actor
if be DO handsome, which is
igbt Of popularity il the mat
ills eyes-is in tho cast, praise
inmate, and WOO betiae til
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
NO CLAIM ON TIE ALMIGHTY.

"Say!" called out ths indignant
citizen, "you stop that"
"Who are you?" demanded the
teamster.
doesn't make any difference who I
am. You quit pounding those AMI.
mals!"
"You amt no officer. Where's yer
starr"
II may not be an officer, but I can
find one. I am not goiag to stand by
and see human br s7:e abuse any OF
the Lords creatur7s!"
"These amt ;7de Lords creatures.
blame, your 'roared tho teamster.
''These is rfIes!"
Whack TWhack! Whack!-Chicsgo
Tribu9.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
Switzerland had IN 1854 1857 he

Switzerland had IN 1854 1857 no.
tells, in which slo2, 900 was in
vested, giving retlssn OF u per cent.
OF the travellers who frequent them
3O.7 are German, 20.7 British, 1873
Swiss, and only 6.6 American. The
hotels employ 26,SlO servants. whose
wages arc 81, $780, 600, or about $50 q
year apiece, the chief portion OF their
pay coming from tips.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
TIE TOURISTS SUGGESTION.

"a great many people sleep between
these wallis" said the guide, showing
the visitor through the ancient Eng
lish church where the noble families
were inferred.
."Same way over in our country"
replied the visitor; "why don't they
get q better preacher -Yonkers
Statesman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
A POOR Rule In Force,

A Calais (Me.) man who has been
drinking n glass Of cold water before
each meal for three months because
his physician said it would make him
thin, met thin man the other morn
ing who had been trying the same plan
six months on the advice of another
physician, who told him it would make
him fat.-Boston Herald.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
PAVING TIE PATH OF PEACE.

"Oh, would you mind doing me
fayor?'
"With pleasure. What is it?"
'Kindly remove that costly mantle
out Of your window"
"Why, pray?"
Il shall be passing your shop with
my wife in half an hour" New York
Tribune,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
Good AUihOritv.

A Boston authority on lingual mat
terB Gays the name Maceo should be
pronounced as ii written Me. thay o.
with the accent on the second syllable.
-Bohton Globe.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
LOOKING OUT FOR RESULTS,

''No, Miss Yankee. no-the sun
never sets on tho British Empire, "
cried Lord Noodleby.
"Don't WONDER" replied Miss
Yankee. ''1t's probably afraid Of
what it might hatch. - Harper's
Bazaar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
A GOOD REASON.

Editor-'It seems to me that Miss
Howler, the elocutionist, made sue
cess Of her entertainment last night.
She dropped in just now and stated
that the house wouldn't hold the au-
dience."
Reporter (who attended the enter
tainment)-"That's so; she didn't
have the doors locked. "-Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
SLIGHTLY AMBIGUOUS,

!oIINHIII AMDIGUOU5s
"What want" said the lawyer,
els to prove that my client is mental
~ deficient. %
'Certainly," replied the expert.
''There won't be the least trouble in
showing that, SO long as he has en-.
ployed you as.his lawyer. ''-Washlng-
ton Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
vOCIrEROUS.

"My DEAR" said Mr.. Hicks to his
wife, "don't wear that hat to the
opera"
"Wby not? It won't obstruct any
body's VISION"
ono, my dear; but it may spoil the
music, it's so very loud. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
"A aforementioned Down-Practi-
cal Charity - Vociferous-
Took Him at His
Wcrd, Etc.

They sat in tiers, these funny fold,
And laughed while Harlequin cracked a
joke.
He sat in tears and did not laugh
When he cracked his funny bone quite in
half;
Yet they split their sides. which all must
OWN.
Is worse than fractured funny bone.
Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
TONED DOWN.

''Nlrs. Thatcher has red hair, hasn't
ehe?"
"Well, she would have, but you see,
her father is banker, and that makes
it auburn. Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06

lars breaking in and running EN- up
any higher. I'll see about this in a
hurry!"
Springs the police alarm, grabs q
revolver and disappears in the direc.
ton of the dining room).-Twinkles.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
PRACTICAL CHARITY.

Professor-'I called, madam, to
give your daughter lessons on vocal
culture"
Madam-"ButI didn'tengage you"
Professor-'I know; but the neigh
bors did, Norristown Herald,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
NO ESCAPE.

Tuttle-"The Professor finds it i'm.
possible to get away from his work.
Newton-'ls that 500"
Tuttle-"Yes; he went to the sea.
shore, and the first thing he struck
was school OF fish. Texas Sitter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
TOOK HIM AT HIS WORD.

HubbY-''You are worth a million
to me-"
Wifey-"Can + get an advance of
$50 on that million for a new hat?'-
Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-02-06
THE REAL CAUSE,

THE REAL CAUSE.
Jaspor-''phe sea sometimes gets
very boisterous.
Jumpuppe-"It is no wonder, for
it always appears to be full. "-Tr nth.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-05

The Pierce damage suit was resumed
in Superior Court ms morning by AIR.
Knowles recalling Wiliiam Nichols. the
uriUrau man who was on the stand Nhp II
court adjourned vest r!Hy afternoon
William DcCunu sUmpWua. mixed up in
the location Of the accident buJ he did not
change his testimony regarding the. at
y.dunt
James r. r lilly of No. 1900 Scott street
SAW PCrI@5 wagon overturned but could
not STE that it WAS damaged. The purpose
Of this was to attack the rrrdib!lity Of the
plaintiff, who had sworn that thu wagon
WA, 50 badly damaged that it WAS II 3rd
for hrcwood. Mr., Knowles followed the
question by another to tIu effect Of Pierce
Visiting Rriitv Offering MIN Compcnsn.
ZION to testify to things that dtd not hap.
pen, but the court thought the question
shOuldnot be answered
When Mr.. Cooper took the witness in
cross examination he 50 changed the QueS.
ton that MIR. Kelley answered that Pierce
had hrpE TO see him several times about
The accident. II WAS not brought out that
he had been offered any compensation for
So doing
Mrs Lmua Hogan and Samucl Cham.
bers gave testimony, after "hi-h the dc.
fcnsC rested.
Mr. Cooper called e Thompson in
rebuttal and cOntralIctad the testimony
Of Edward Cochran to the effect that
PierCc's horses were running down Six
tccnth street or that lie warned Pierce not
to drive 50 reCklugEY up the grade
Mr., Pierce upon being recalled swarG
that Cochran had told him he would sue
the city for $l0OJJ damage rs tho hole had
been the street for months Cochran
had before denod that he made the state
m1nt
Both sides then rc,tc1 Prayers vera