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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
Rumors Of Consolidation Denied.

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 1l.-Speciai-it
has been rumored that the City Gas
Company has purchased the stock or the
Electric Company OF Virginia. This !.
emphatieaily denied By the ofneers OF
both corporations. who say further tnat
no such deal is contemplated. Certain
parties are negotiating to purchase the
stock. however. but have not JET sue
ceeded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
4 BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Edward Mason's Case Goes to the Grand
Jurv-Hfs wife Recovering.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 11.-Special.-Ed-
ward Mason was sent on to the grand
jury to-day for trying to kill his wife,
Eva. whom he shot in the abdomen last
December Contrary TO expectations OF
her physicians, she is recovering.
Brakeman Johnson, on the Atlantic
and Danville railroad, was run over and
killed at West Norfolk last night. being
thrown from the top OF a box car by
sudden jolt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
~ u.,r.v Conrre~at'on organized

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 1l.-Speciai.-The
Cheyro B'nai Israel. new Hebrew con-
gregation OF sixty-nine members has
been chartered. They were formerly a
nart ~ the Chevro Abavos Achim ortho-
dor congregation. but split on question
OF church governments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

The dinner to be given on the 18th for
The benefit Of the Sheltering Arms Hos
pital will be served IN the store building
No OH east Main street. instead OF No.
so7 a. previously stated. ~ 49, FL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
Now Well and Hearty.

1t gives me much pleasure TO recon-
mend 70 the public such valuable rem
edy as Pe-ru-na. Ny health was COM
pletely broken down and had been for
almost a year. l could not rest day or
night, but suffered constantly untold mis-
cry. Tried remedy after remedy, bl.
found no relief until Pe'ru-na was recon-
mended 10 me by friend. have taken
one and half bottles and am to-day
we'll and hearty. shall always praise
Pe-ru-na. for feel II saved my life.
81 MRS. j. A, BASHoR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

I send my photograph and testimonial
I suffered with catarrh Of the head. nose
and throat for three years. ] could get
no relief until l began taking Pe-ru-na.
/ took three bottles. IL has done Won
ders. Independent Of curing my catarrh.
II has greatly improved my general
health. cannot describe the change.
Any one suffering from catarrh. and
knowing that it can be cured would be
very unwise not 10 take Or. Hartman's
advice. Follow directions Pe-ru-na does
the rest MISS LINNIE WIGGINS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

Hampton is of the brightest young in public
life His position that Of Clerk the State Board of
Equaaon elected by the Supreme Court Assistant
Librarian When Governor Bushnell elected he made Mr.
Hampton his Executive Clerk position of responsibility
STATE OHIO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
GOVERNORS OFFICE
COLUMBUS OHIO, June s. 1897
The Peruna Drug Mfg Co.:
have been using Peuna for weeks and want
catarh and stomach trouble have
catarrh for and whole system per
eated causing much stomach trouble Peuna has
cured the catarrh and every way much improved.
VERY truly ]. /. HAMPTON, Executive Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
STATE OF OHIO, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

~ Queenby ST., Grand Rapids. Mich.
I want to tell you what Po-ru-na has
done for me. / was as bad on as any
man could be with indigestion for nve
wears. and Pe-ru-na cured me. / spent
lots Of money trying % get cured, but
never was helped permanently until ]
took Pe-ru-na. ! cannot speak too high
ly OF o. I have recommended Pe-ru-na
to over a hundred people here and 90
Chicago. where I have been a great deal
OF the time Tor the last ten years.
A. J. THOMPSON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

| suffered about six years with catarrh
OF the head II was so bad l could not
breathe through ny nose for weeks at A
time I took TWO bottles OF your Pc
ru-na and now / am entirely we'll II
has been two years since l took the Pc
ru-na and / cannot say too much for II.
Ny father is still using Pe-ru-na with
great success. MRS. S. ID. BRYANT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

Tho lis Of Life is shor, sneyelo.
r.edia OF medicine. II describes and
treats nearly ali the diseases tia, flesh
Is heir TO- Sent free by The Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company. Columbus.
Ohio,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
A Strong Young Order.

Connecticut has q recently organ
lied State Federation of Women's
Clubs, representing membership OF
thirty seven clubs and ABOUT 100
women. The organization was practl'
cally effected at Bridgeport last
spring, where the women's clubs OF
Connecticut assembled at the invita-
ton of the Literary Club of that city.
The first regular meeting was held on
December s, at Bridgeport, and gave
evidence of deep interest on the part
of all concerned and bright outlook
for the future. Mrs. T. X. Noble, OF
Norwalk, is the President Of the State
federation; Mrs. H. H. Pyle, OF
Bridgeport, Vice-Presldent; Mrs. d.
s. Pinero, of Norwalk, Corresponding
Secretary, and Mrs. W. A: King, of
Willimantic, Treasurer. The Chair
man of State Correspondence for the
general federation is Mrs. W. R. Hop
son, of Bridgeport. Trenton IN. j.
American.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Bride. and Groom Labels.

The corner room on the second
floor of the hotel had just been re-
fitted, remembered and jrechristened
when the clerk sent very sedate and
unobtrusive married pair up to &C.
cupy it.
"Why, this is rather elaborate, isn't
it," said the man.
And it was-tapestry on the walls,
velvet carpets, an elaborate brass bed
stead, furniture Of real mahogany and
brocade.
"This is the bridal chamber" said
Buttons 10, who had ushered them
up.
"Why, how did you know?" gasped
the woman. The man scowled. But
tons 10 laughed and ran out. He re-
turned with two rolls Of shawls and
water proofs that simply dripped rice.
They were bound in white ribbon
and bore big placard on the side.
'N1r and Mrs. Cummings, Chicago.
Married to-day"
The bride broke down and wept-
she had carried the bag long dis
lance, it seems. Later as the trunks
began to tumble in before the blue
jacketed porters there appeared more
white ribbons and more placards
One trunk bore the legend on foul
sides and the top-and the bride
stood up in her wrath and showed
the spirit that was in her. 'Tha
comes Of playing tricks. Frank sai'
that he would pay you for covering
their carriage with white when he Wa
married-and now he has done it,
done it!"-Chicago Chronicle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Fashion Notes.

Pale pink afternoon and evening
gowns are daintily finished with .
belt of delicate violet velvet.
Miniatures Of historical personages,
set around with diamonds, are very
fashionable for wedding gifts.
Fleur de sole is soft, glossy silk,
very durable, and light in weight, de-
lightful to the touch, and we'll recon-
mended for wear.
The bolero, in all sizes and shapes,
is to be worn again, and it is some.
times made Of lace, quite close fitting
in the back and full in front.
The new foulard silks are supplied
with q border which furnishes all the
necessary trimming, with possibly a
little lace and ribbon for the finish on
the waist.
Sets of buckles in steel, gold or sill
YER are also novelty. One buckle is
for the collar, one for the finishing
touch at revers or end Of necktie, and
one for the belt.
Lace shawls are also used for skirt
drapery over satin dinner gowns. The
centre is cat enough to admit the
waist, and the points fall in front, at
the back, and at either side.
Tucks as yet have lost none Of their
prestige in the shuttle of fashion which
is going on, and on bodices and skirts
are quite as lavishly tucked as ever.
Yet their common use necessitates
some other mode of trimming if you
would have something distinctive in
style.
The shawl-shaped cape made Of
black lace over colored silk is one o.
the spring novelties in wraps, and the
edges are finished with ruches of chif
fon or lace. This will prove q very
useful fashion for those who have lace
shawls slowed away in their cedar
chests, for they can be utilized witt
great effect in one Of these novel gar
ments.
The variety in transparent materials
for summer gowns is bewildering in
extent as we'll as color, and among lace
grenadines, canvas organdies, mohail
Swiss, the various pineapple weaves,
and lace zephyrs it is difficult to
choose. The silk and wool bareges are
very sheer and thin this season, and
the new nuns veilings are as cobFeb
by as possible.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
state NORMAL SCHOOL,
NATcHlTocHEs, IA.

Maintained by the State for the
training of teachers. Affords thorough
preparation for the profession Of teach
ing; full course of academic study,
practical training in the art of teach
ing, one year of daily practice in
model schools under guidance of skill
ed training teachers. Glass work e1-
empli6es the best of modern thought
in matter and method OF instruction.
Diploma entities graduate to teach in
any public school of Louisiana without
examination.
Tuition free to students who teach
one year after graduation. Entire e1-
pense for session Of eight month, $110.
Twelfth annual session begins Oct.
|, 1896.
For catalogue write to
B. c. CALDWELL, Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Care of the Arms.

They should be washed from the
Irm-pits down each night in hot water
with teaspoonful of ammonia to the
quart, and good soap, with towel frlc-
lion afterward, and exercised by
bringing them together at full length
above the head for five minutes at a
time, whenever convenient. Very
likely a long-sleeved silk undervest
will be advisable to equalize circula'
lion. Do not use pomade to whiten
The arms. Squeeze the juice Of three
lemons into a pint Of hot milk; wash
The arms very clean and sponge them
with the lotion. When nearly dry
wash off with warm water and soap
Repeat this often as you like for days
until the skin whitens to suit. The
lemon and milk may be covered i'll
cool place and used several times, a
Il is better for standing.-New Yorl
World.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Brass Collars For Drunkards.

A colonial gentleman, who now sits
on the Wandsworth and Chaplain
Board of Guardians, amused his COL
leagues at their weekly meeting by
stating, during discussion upon the
best manner Of dealing with local in
ebriates, that they had al excellent
way of checking excessive drinking in
Manitoba. When a man had been
twice or thrice convicted Of drunken
ness in the police courts he was SEN
fenced to wear a brass collar, which
marked him out among his fellows q:
q person to whom no publican could
with impunity serve liquor. Thu
drastic measure often proved cure
On the authorities being satisfied that
the branded individual had served
sufficiently long term Of probation, liz
was uncollared and endowed with thu
liberty of drinks. -Tit-Bits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
POPULAR SCIENCE

Science tells us that forty-fouc mus
cles are called into play in utilizing
the human voice.
The huge guns Of modern navies
can be fired only about seyenty-fve
times, when they become worn out
The number of persons who die an
nually in the United Kingdom OF
Great Britain Of so-called incurable
diseases is set down at 200, 900.
The proportion Of men and women
in France is more equal than in any
other country in the world, there be-
ing 1907 women to every 1000 men.
The steam power Of the world may
be reckoned as equivalent to the
strength of 1,0O0,0 100000 men, which
is more than twice the number ofwork-
men existing.
The demand for calcium carbide is
far in excess of the supply, and plans
are now maturing for the construction
Of an enormous plant to utilize 100, 900
horsepower entirely for its produc-
ton.
Meteors rush through space at the
rate of twenty-six miles q second.
They are not usually larger than a
pebble, and on striking the earth's at
mosphere they Immediately dissolve
into gas.
St. Petersburg, Russia, has com
pany with 81, 0OO,00 capital designed
to utilize the Narowa, Imatra and
Wuozen waterfalls for generating cleo
trio power for use in St. Petersburg
and vicinity.
More than 1000 professors and stu
dents have so far taken advantage OF
the opportunities for study Of marine
animals supplied by the well-equipped
geological institution founded by the
German Government at Naples.
A physician writes to the Lancet
that the other day he came across 6
patient in London who had leprosy II
it's worst form. The patient, although
living for the last seven years in the
middle of London, and, no doubt
suffering from the disease for Ions
time, had been refused admission b,
several hospitals and homes for incur
ables.
The working of a plan of ventilation
of rooms devised by DR.. Castaing
principal physician of the French arm
les, is highly recommended. It con
( sists in the use of double windows
with opening at the bottom of one AM
) at the top of the opposite one, through
which tho air comes in freely withou
! any one feelingit. The system is sai'
9 to possess simplicity, efficiency an
I cheapness.
D Experiments have been made in pho
: tographing by the light Of tire-dies. !
J large number of them were placed il
: a small box and confined by netting
U The box was provided with sensitiv
. plates, and in some instances covere
u closely, in order to discover the pow
I er of the light emitted by these in
u sects. It was found that they have
l. quality not unlike the X rays, as til
q plates that were closely coyere
d showed unmistakable evidences Of
q photograph process.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Seven Wonders of the World.

It may be that our readers have
never seen following lines, in which
are enumerated the seven wonders Of
the world:
"The pyramids first, which in Egypt wore
i laid;
Next Babylon's gardens for Amytis made;
Then Mausolus tomb of affection and guilt
Fourth, the temple Of Dian, in Ephesus
built:
The COLOSSUS of Rhodes, cast in li7sss. to
r the sun;
Sixth, Jupiter's statue by Phidias done;
The Pharos Of Egypt, last wonder OF old.
or naIa0a a. Ovrna -cs s.gikh sRnld 81
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

braids are also to be in favor and the
Milan and French chip will see ser:
vice. Lame and Batavia cloths will
be used and folded chiffons and tulles
and chiffon ribbons will be woven into
the fashionable hats. The Scotch tar
tan will make it's appearance, to be
accepted or declined according to IN
dividual opinion.
Pattern hats in fancy braids show
only the rim below the flowers which
are massed upon them, covering them
almost entirely. They are pretty and
becoming hats, but they cost some
thing. There are broad, low crowns
in hats and there are tall, tapering
crowns and wide bell crowns, and the
"Tam" is also appearing in straw.
There is the sailor, trimmed in all sorts
and conditions of ways, and q new
sailor with Tam O'Shanter crown has
bicycle tire rim-a roll which sug'
gests the rubber original.
Madames andmademoiselles, get out
your mother of-pearl buckles. They
are the things for your hats this year,
and if they have cut steel ornaments
so much the better. Rhinestones will
also be an addition, or rhinestones
alone will be pretty as we'll as fashion
able. The mock jewels are still to the
fore, and turquois is most desirable
when set in brilliants. Dull silver
setting to all white stones is an ad
dition.
Gold and silvered spangled net and
tulle are to be found in dressy hats
and bonnets. Nile green, shrimp
pink, cherry red, geranium, turquoi'
and periwinkle blue, dahlia, and deer
orange shades are prevalent, with thu
soft neutral tints which were so charm
ing during the winter. Entire blacl
is as attractive and chic as anything
that can be worn in hats, with jewe
or two to set it off.
Ostrich 'plumes have the Gaines
borough sweep at the left side of tn
hat, and do not, as rule, lose thei
distinction by being combined wit
flowers. Rosettes have pretty styl
of their own, and appear on many o
the prettiest hats. Three of light-blu
, mousseline de sole on q fawn-colore'
hat are combined with black and blu
shaded ostrich plumes. These shade'
plumes are stylish, but they have tn
, unnatural, affected appearance whic]
, many women of good taste do not like
l The fuchsia and the pansy are il
Y high favor in the way Of flowers. an
purple flowers Of varieties never see
: on sea or land hold their own, Will
| the rose is the queen flower OF tn
Q millinery as we'll as the floral world
L The rose is to be found in all tn
4 variations Of color, from brown throug
y deep orange to pale yellow and fawr
j.. as we'll as in natural colors.
!, Walking hats with high crowns an
Q sailors with low ore trimmed wit
q wings and quilts at the side.
> Ribbons are in changeable color
h gray shot with red, etc.; stripes an
plaids, some of them entirely Of gauz
and others combined with silk al
satin. Velvet ribbons are also in US
3 New York Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
The Queen of Spain's Busy Life.

Spain is essentially lazy country:
In all ranks the people rise late and
turn night into day; but the queen
regent-a tall, graceful woman, look
iny younger than her years-sets
them an excellent example. Up at Z,
her first care is given to her children,
aud by 8 o'clock she is already at
work with her secretary. 1t is only
after lunch, toward 2 o'clock, that she
allows herself an hour of well-earned
rest. And some idea of Queen
Christmas thoroughness may be
gained by the fact that she no longer
speaks German-her native tongue
save to those few Teutons who find
their way to Madrid.
When she first came a bride from
Vienna to Spain she had mastered but
imperfectly the language. Now she
talks Spanish correctly, and has, alone
and unaided, acquired real knowl'
edge of the splendid literature Of her
adopted country. When speaking OF
her son she seldom refers to him as
This majesty" or "the king" usually
It is, "my boy or 'my little one. !"
She makes no outward difference be-
tween the three children, but it is
easy to see that her heart is specially
bound up in Alfonso XIII.-London
Figaro.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
A Woman's Clubhouse for Boston.

A woman's clubhouse organization
has been formed in Massachusetts,
with Mrs. Julia Ward Howe as presl-
aent, for the purpose of erecting IN
Boston q handsome building to be
used by the women's clubs through
out the state The site will be central,
and the first floor rented for stores.
Another floor will be devoted to re-
staurant, banquet hall, lunchroom,
kitchen, pantry and serving room;
also general reception room, tea-room
and private dining-room for parties.
One feature is to be o large assembly
hall, with balcony, seating 800 persons,
and public reception and writing
rooms will be provided. Two floors
arc designed for sleeplng-rooms. with
convenient private baths. A roof gar
den also is projected. The shares are
$50 each, worcestershire.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Graceful Form of Decoration.

Braiding in vermicelli, French
arabesque, Greek key, trefoil, clover,
floral land purely conventional devices,
appears On many Of the very stylish
imported costumes, redingotes. Jackets,
and small pelerines just brought to
view; and the new effects produced by
this graceful form of decoration arouse
quite as great degree Of admiration
as if this were the initial season OF Its
vogue.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Dressed Youthfully at seventy-nve.

Dressed YOuthfuly at SeVenty-h'e'
Mrs. Dorothy Howard, who died at
Jacksonville, Ind, last summer, was
one of the most eccentric women IN
the State. She was seventy-tive years
of age and dressed as youthfully and
gayly as girl of fifteen. At her death
she had one hundred and seventy-tive
gowns of the finest quality, innumer-
able skirts, waists and other wearing
apparel. There was large crowd at
The auction sale of her effects, and the
bidding was lively to secure some OF
the handsome silk gowns, which had
never been worn. Her. mania was to
spend her entire income for costly
clothing.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
In the Way of Hats.

There are to,be many fancy braids
In hats for the coming season. Broad
lace straws, with cloth, will he made
up to suit individual styles. Smooth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
MRS. cAzNEAU Mcleod.
Nice-Repenf
T<rNTTrcKY ROOM

The Vice Regent for the Kentuck Room
m the Confederate Museum feels that IN
lending her report FOR lsyS she has had
much TO encourage her. Some valuable
rfts have been sent from the State. nota-
sly. the handsome siver-mounted saddle
lis sister, Mrs Basil Duke. and by Mrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

one direction for folding and in the oppo-
site direction to form the box.
Lawns can be sprlnkled with new
hose attachment. which costs little and
can be easily connected, split sleeve eb-
ing formed OF the proper size TO NJ tight
~ on an ordinary nozzle. with an extern
sion on one side carrying a spOOn-shap-
Ell blade against which the water strikes
and breaks into spray.
Vehicles can be quickly stopped I'm case
OF accident by a new attachment. con-
sisting of Il corrugated bar placed In
front Of one wheel and connected with q
lever near the dashboard by which 10
can be dropped under the wheel and
dragged on the ground, the weight OF the
wagon preventing it from slipping
An improved method of fastening
trunks has been patented by West
erner, small chains replacing the straps,
with screw-threaded rods at either end
which connect with q turnbuckle and
are drawn tight, with 4 link on one rod
and is locked TO prevent II from turning
A southerner has designed a lamp chin
ney and shade which can be regulated
to throw a light I'm one direction or to
evenly illuminate a room, the shade being
or slobular shape and coated with an
opaque material. with a transparent
opening IN one side which Is closed by
turning the Opaque portion OF the chin
ney in that direction