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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

It Is estimated that there are In all
about six hundred bison living in cap
tivity, most of them in a half-domestl-
Gated state, and in this total are in
cluded the few in geological gardens in
America and Great Britain, and on the
Continent. The Montana herd OF about
two hundred and fifty is the largest
and most remarkable, for they are not
restrained by fences, but wander at
will like range cattle. Moreover, they
have been crossed with polled Angus
stock. The young beasts are said to
be magnificent animals, with fur that
,s finer and closer than that OF the
bison. and they yield NOSE excellent
meat. Nearly all the cross-bred ami
mails retain much Of the instinct OF
their wild progenitors. In by-gone
times bison rarely succumbed to the
billiards. They punched together, In
q shaped mass, the bulls occu-
pving the outside and protecting the
COWS and calves. Thus they were en-
abled to survive the widest storm, be-
] fore which domestic cattle would be
driven away, and wander miles from
their pastures, to perish for want 81
food. The next largest herd is thai
in the Yellowstone Park. Here thu
noacher is the great difficulty the au
thorities have to contend with, ant
this is not surprising when a bison
skin or a good head will fetch a hun
dred dollars. Two troops Of cavalr!
are quartered in the Park to act a
forest rangers. Three years ago ther
were still about two hundred In tn
bison herd; but last year they ha
dwindled to fifty.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

A Cornish anecdote relates that a
small boy left at home to supervise the
family dinner while the rest Of the
household were at church, having, like
King Alfred, neglected his duty and
allowed the fig pudding to scorch, in
his dismay ran to the church and
from the doorway made signs to the
housewife to come forth. She indig-
nantly signed to him to wait, which
for time he did, but at length, be-
coming impatient, cried aloud in reply
to her further winks and grimaces-to
the scandal of the startled congrega-
ton:
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
RHEUMATISM LAKES LIARS.
The Last Remedy Tried Is the One tt
Win the Praise.

The Last Remedy Tried Is the One to |
Win the Praise.
''Rheumatism makes more liars
than any other disease" said ply
stefan to Washington Star reporter,
though the people most affected by
it are unconsciously affected, as far as
their lying is concerned. Ordinarily
an attack of rheumatism, coming and
going, lasts about three weeks. The
second week is generally the worst as
far as pain is concerned. The first
week the sufferer devotes to his or her
own cures. They failing to quiet the
attack and the consequent pain, the
second week is taken up with trying
various remedies suggested by friends
and acquaintance. AS the third week
enters, the sufferer in the meantime
having about made up his or her mind
to let the disease have its own way,
having given up the hope Of trying to
cure it, the patient is ready to try as
many things and remedies as come
along. and generally does so, it mat
tiers not how nonsensical they are.
One says wear a pewter ring on the
second finger of the left hand, another
to drink great quantities of wafer,
another to consume a half dozen
lemons a day, another to carry horse
chestnuts in your pockets, and so on.
By the end of the third week the
rheumatism has passed away, and
praises are sung to every ear in favor
of the last remedy tried. The entire
credit is given the last thing tried
and while it may not have done any
more good than if the patient carried
brick in his overcoat or dress poe
ket, if that was the particular thing
last done it will be for all time
he"alded as cure certain and reliable.
Here is where rheumatism makes
liars of people. 1t is rare that a
sufferer from rheumatism is ever told
to consult physician. That seems
to be the last thing thought of IL
cases of rheumatism, though nearly
the first thing in nearly all other
attacks of disease. Curiously enough
in nearly all the springs, medicateo
baths, and other sure cures the pa
tent is told that twenty one baths OF
twenty-one days Of drinking the wate1
is necessary. Here comes IN tn
three weeks again, and I suppose i
is necessary. 1t is at best trouble
some complaint, and 1t rarely Yields
until it has run it's course, to return
on the slightest provocation."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
characteristics Revealed by the Hands

Characteristics Revealed by the Hands.
"a large hand is always better than
o small one," writes Blanche W..
Fischer in the Ladies Home Journal
on easy Reading OF the Hand" ut
indicates a person of some unusual
powers. The possessor will be good
worker, principally as to details; he
will be careful not to make many prom
ises, but will keep the few he makes
to the letter, even at loss to himself,
he will be easily offended, very quick
to imagine sights, and not ready to
for2ive either real or imagined Of
fences. The possessor of a small
hand will attempt almost anything,
rarely, however, finishing anything
he undertakes; is easily satisfied both
with himself and the world in general;
is fond of gayety and excitement,
makes and loses friends with the same
easiness; is impressionable and In
fiammable to high degree; is rell
gious, but not deeply so; will make
promises and break them withou
conjunction, and will be unable t.
bind himself to details"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
Tho King of Barotse Land.

Luinaka, the king of Barotse land.
says a traveller, is held in great fear
and respect by his people. His court
has as much etiquette and ceremony as
that Of Louis XIV. His band Of mu-
sicians make both day and night hide
GUS with their performances. The mu-
sic is done to drive away evil spirits.
Luinaka himself is an imposing spec
tacle. He wears long blue dressing
gown, and on his head scarlet night
cap. and above it blue terai hat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

There are some quaint terms COM
mon in Cornwall which have a pleas
ing SAVIOR of their own. The phrase
my .deear"-prolonged to two sylla-
bles-is not, for instance, any indica-
ton Of especial affection; it is COM
mon form OF address, to either man or
woman. So also, though with rather
more discrimination in its use, is my
deear life"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
Ar Excuse,

II think" said she, that I shall go
to the fancy ball as tax list" II
comprehend" said he, with his Gus.
tomary quiclness. "You wish to rep
resent something that will permit you
to not have on more. than half you
ought to."-Indianapolis Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
The Enormous Gold Product Of 1898.

This will be the greatest gold year In history.
From South. Africa. the Klondike and Aus
tralia the precious motal is being shipped IN
large quantities. 1t Is believed that this years
Gu put will be nearly double that OF any pre-
yious twelve months The sales of Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters are also increasing very
fast, and this year that famous remedy will
cure more people of dysp psia, indigestion
cons tpatiOn, nervousness and weakness thar
ayer hefOra
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
WIFI She Left.

Eyes, we lost that good girl that !
told YOU about" What was the trou-
ble?" "Why, she left the water run
ming in the bathtub and it leaked
through and she caught cold. She said
she wouldn't stay in house where
they didn't have water-tight floors. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty withoutit Cascarets, Candy, Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples. bells, blotches, blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, @"5c, 5Oc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your kiEe Away'
To cult tobacco easily and forever, be mag
,etic, full of life, nerve and v!gor, take MOTTO
Bnc. the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or u. Cure guaran.
teed, Booklet end sample free. ADDRESS
sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New Se1&
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
Bows This
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward 1or
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. n.,.,o
WI heun1ersynel. have known F. J. Che
new for the last Is years, and believe him per.
tectly honorable in all business transactions action
and financially able to carry out any ooiisa'
ton made by their firm.
WGsr q TKUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo
WNniEo. K1yNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. o+
Uoll's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Inv directly upon the blool and mucous sur
faces of the SYSTEM. Testimonials sent Tree
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Young Nick of Russia would also like to dis
arm us of some of our cash, but he Will nave
to put up some mighty good collateral.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

A young child is mentioned in terms
endearment as my 'anscme," or
ender decar," or even tender
orm." "Son" and Sonny" are USED
ithout the least relation to the age
II sex of the person addressed. A
on may sometimes be heard speaking
o his own father as my son." or
husband calling his wife Sonny"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup forchildrsn
teething, softens the gums, reducing nt1amma-
ton allays pain cures wind collie. &c. a Dottls
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Detroit will be 200 years old in 1901. What
an old lady it is!
The New York Times tells us that there is
more activity in golf This is reassuring.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

P;so's Cure for Consumption has no equal
ora 81 Buffalo. Ny. Nave. 1901
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

What pity it is that William 7. Stead can
not cultivate more repOse.
When the secretary of the interior Is
Bliss, it is folly to resign.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

In writing an account of Schley's victory
for the Century Magazine, Sampson no doubt
desires to do the real victor justice.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
Protestant Churches in Rome.

There are fifteen Protestant
churches in Rome, all the work of the
last twenty-eight years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

The president has expanded into a full
blown eXpaLsiOnist.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Some men talk too much. some drink tot
much and some get kissed too much.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

"a hitched my foot in the sconce and
hacked my nuddick, an A wadn't able
chunky for a fortnight"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Educate Your Bo.Eels with Cascare1e
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation iOrevoI
loo. 25c. IfCC C. fail. druggists refund money
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobaccohabit cure, ma es weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc. 81. All druggists
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

Itfrequently happens that the new woman
is only the old one rebound.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

The Nicaragua canal would save a war
ship about seven weeks time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
Wholesale


Nowonder Hobson is willing to 60 to the
nds of the earth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

The cars disarmament scheme seems to
have been for publ cation only.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31

10 Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 25c.
nc. C. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-12-31
To Cure a Cold In One pay.

Take Laxative Bromo QuininH Tablets. All
Druggists refund money if it fa.,s to cure. 2c.
The times., 1898-09-18
Notice of improvements.

The Commissioners gave notice yester-
day that they intend TO make the follow
ing Improvements:
Construct stoneware sewers: In One
half Street southwest, between n and o
Streets, estimated cost $3.50, one-half to
be assessed against lots 29, II, IA, Is, 80,
81, 80 and 80, all of square $50, and lots T.
s, 81, SS, 49, 40 and 90 be ming at the
southeast corner of n and One-half
Streets southwest, and running south 50
feet, all of square 653, in the south side of
Florida Avenue northwest, between Sew
enth and Eighth Streets, at an estimated
cost of SIS one-half to be assessed
against lot II, square 416; in the south
side of Virginia Avenue southeast, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh Streets. at an
estimated cost of $780, one-half to be as
sessed against parts OF lot l, part of lot 2,
lots 3 and 6. of square $50, fronting upon
Virginia Avenue, between the east line or
lot 7 in the same square and the west line
of Seventh Street east; in the south side
of First Street northeast, between Ninth
and Tenth Streets, at an estimated cost
of 1890. one-half to be assessed against
lots 2S, 20, 30, 81, 80, 80 and "a, of square
933; in Wilson Street, eastward from Lin
den Street, estimated cost $40, one-half
to be assessed against lots 8, 10, II and u,
of square q, and lots l, Is, 10, 20, Il and
o. of block IS. all of the Howard Uni
versity subdivision.
A meeting will be held at the District
building at II o'clock on October 5 for the
purpose of considering objections.
The times., 1898-09-18
Street Improyements.

The Commissioners issued orders yes
terday directing that the following
streets be improved by the burner
method:
NJ Street northwest, from Twenty-sev-
enth Street to Thirty-frst Street, esti-
mated cost, $500; II Street northwest,
from Pennsylvania Avenue to Twenty
second Street, estimated cost, $1,000;
Twentieth Street northwest, from l.
Street to New Hampshire Avenue, esti-
mated cost, 500; E Street northwest, from
Fourth Street to New Jersey Avenue, es-
timated cost, s1.110, Sixth Street north
west from NJ Street to o Street, esti-
mated cost $1,000; II Street northwest
from Seventh Street to- Ninth Street,
estimated cost, $1,000; Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. northwest, from Seventh Street to
Ninth Street, and various places between
First and Fifteenth Streets northwest, es-
timated cost, $500; n Street northwest,
from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street, es-
timated cost $500; / Street northwest.
from Fifth Street to Eighth Street, esti-
mated cost $1,000; e Street southwest,
from Sixth Street to Seventh Street, esti-
mated cost, $500; G Street southwest,
from Four-and-a-half Street to Water
Street. estimated cost, $500.
The times., 1898-09-18

apparent by the Increased strain to which
1t is subject In the use of the heavy
motor cars of the Capital Railway. The
bridge is old and was not originally de-
signed for such service
The Street Work.
The report of the superintendent of
streets states that SOS, ,9553S was expended
out of the appropriation of $4,000 for cur
rent repairs to streets, avenues and
alleys. The appropriation of 5000 for the
replacing of sidewalks around public re-
servations was entirely expended.
During the year there were 1904 dan
gerous holes repaired. aggregating 1914
square yards, at total cost of 81, 969.50.
Under the act of Congress of August
Z, 1894, the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia were empowered to improve
and repair alleys and sidewalks and pay
the total cost out of the appropriation
Tor assessment and permit work. One
half the cost of the work ordered under
the assessment system is charged against
the abutt1ng property, and becomes lien
upon said property. The work which
was done under the assessment system,
amounted to $159 976 81"
The times., 1898-09-18
We've Prepared for a
Glorious Fall!

have gathered its richest
Drapers China and India
quaint the Faterland BTons
Italy Wooens Novelties and Cottons
fabrics Manchester and Birmingham and from the mills
England hills dainty
bewcng of the mnes of London and Paris We've
brought deep taongs workshops
establishments ST has hosiery
shipped linens ireland And
being assembled bit by bit You'll find the
mirror that reflects find the
best perhaps better, everything the price
The times., 1898-09-18
The report then continues:

The report then continues:
'sBridgekeepers have been maintained
at the Pennsylvania Avenue, Anacostia,
and Aqueduct bridges, the Importance
and continually increasing travel over
these much-used thoroughfares requiring
careful and constant attention for clean
ing and keeping the surface in proper
condition, and for enforcing needful
rules in regard to travel.
In the way of repairs, the principal
item of expense was a new floor on the
Anacostia bridge. The plank sidewalk on
the south approach to the Pennsylvania
Avenue bridge, which had become badly
worn and decayed, was replaced by a
cement sidewalk.
Bridges Is, 16, IS and As were replaced
by masonry culverts, and bridges 2S and
20 by castiron 36-inch pipe. This was
done in pursuance of the policy of substi-
tuting, wherever practicable, durable
and permanent structure of masonry or
iron for perishable wood. A new masonry
culvert was built over Broad Branch at
the junction of Broad Branch road and
the portion of the Military road leading
southwest towards Tenleytown.
1.-The contract for widening the P
Street bridge, under the special appro-
priation for that purpose, was awarded
to ]. c. Mcclure, and is well under way.
1t will be completed early in the coming
year. When complete it will give a con-
tinuous roadway of forty feet, the same
as on P Street, and ample sidewalks, and
while greatly improving the appearance
of the bridge will prove a great relief
to the travelling public.
'.The recommendations of the past year
in regard to the reconstruction of the K
and M Street bridges across Rock Creek,
and the Anacostia or Navy Yard bridge
across the eastern branch are again re-
peated. The need of a more substantial
structure, for the last-named bridge es-
pecially, is emphasized and made more
The times., 1898-09-18
DOneSticS.

Fruit of the Loom" Bleached Mus
Ah 4 l-2c
Sea Island yard-wide Unbleached
Muslin .......!.............41- A 1-2c
81 Unbleached Sheeting. g.........9 3-4c
Celebrated Dewey" 45x36 Bleached
Pillow Case Muslin..................9 8 3-4c
New Percales-dark style-incIuding
large line of navy blues. Worth
Wc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s 3-4c
Flannelettes-lOO styles-1Oc and 12c
value ........................... Sic
Cinderella Flannels, pink, blue, and
cream. Worth L 1-2c................S3- 3-4c
All-wool anti-rheumatic Flannels, Red
Twill Flannel .............--........... 25c
Fine all-wool White Flannel, S3c
Is styles white Embroidered Flan-
nels, hemstitched and plain stitch
ing. Worth from 59c to 75c..... ACC
Best &c Canton Flannel in the South
Special, fine full nap................... SC
so dozen Skirt Patterns-fuu size
pretty border. .......................... 19c
The times., 1898-09-18
A BIunder In Etiauette

(From the Cincinnati CommercialTribune.)
The governor of Illinois seems to have put
his foot in it. or both feet. for that matter,
through his ignorance OF etiquette. He appoint
ed Miss Letter to ehristen the Illinois. intending
to confer an honor on the younger daughter.
Hereafter he will keep by his side dime book of
''How They Talk and Ast in Good Society" to
The times., 1898-09-18
An Appropriate Souvenir.
From the Pittsburg Dispateh.)

Tie badge committee for the Knights Temp.
lars Conclave has performed its duty well. The
souvenir badge is splendid conception in STEEL
glass brass and aluminium, the four leading pro-
ducts of Pittsburg industry. Its beauty is not
detracted by the so-called base metals of which
it is composed, and its value as souvenir is
greatly enhanced thereby
The times., 1898-09-18
Absolutely Absurd.
(From the Kansas City star.)

(From the Kansas CITY star.]
"What. release this because he is inno-
cent? shouted Field Marshal General Comte de
Pate de Foie Gras turning a furious handspring
in the very teeth of the screaming deputies
"Those who advocate this abomination do not
know Francep'
The times., 1898-09-18
ucuIn,baeher,, and mExnort,,

are beyond question the finest beers in
America. "a bottles sent in unlettered
wagons only s1.25.. Write or phone
Wash. Brewery Co., 4th & F N. E.
The times., 1898-09-18
Echoes from the
Upholstery Department.

cloth. twenty different colors and IIo
patterns. Regular price Sc........ 4>2G
The times., 1898-09-18

1900 yards Swiss Tambour muslin for
Se5h seT xsg5 curtains a.. Regular price lse Zoe
The times., 1898-09-18

2,0O0 yards Potter's best Ga table oil
cloth, in white, marble and Mosaic pat
terms. Regular price 3 III N
cents ........................... iL72G
The times., 1898-09-18

tell him that the address Miss is used only for
the eldest OF a family OF girls
The times., 1898-09-18

25 pieces Nottingham fish net for sash
and long curtains. some IS inches l0n
wide. Regular price 2)c...-....-..... iuS
The times., 1898-09-18

1000 yards japanese gold cloth for dra-
perry, 80 inches wide, every imaginable
color and design. Sold regular at cI<n
10 cents ~
The times., 1898-09-18

70 oak and mahogany reception tables,
I6 inches top, with carved legs and bot
tom shelf Regular price soc 1Qn
each ...---.-.---....-.------.--- @oo
The times., 1898-09-18
Some Top Floor Specials.
A SlO ll2=pieCe set for S5.9S.

It's a daintiIy decorated English pre-
MUM porcelain, made by Adams, of Tun-
stall The shape is as dainty as ever pot
ter turned On his wheel. Decorated with
rare taste in underglazed and everlasting
pink, brown and gray designs. Every
piece for u persons. from the platter to
the butter dish, is there. Really worth
e1O