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but they depend more upon the absolute
perfection Of their cut than anything
else. though some. with bolero-shaped
backs. are rather uncommon. IL would.
however. require a slight figure to carry
a coat on successfully.
In evening frocks the Princess gown
seems to be the leading favorite. but
this. again. is a mode only seen 20 per-
lection when the wearer is tall. and.
as the French a II. "fausse maigre.'
I recently saw an exquisite instance.
which had been prepared for some OF
the early autumn festivities. The ma
terial was satin Duchesse OF a pale
coral-pink. By the way. pink Of every
shade. from palest salmon to deepest
Du Barri. is still a. fashionable as ever.
The train of this gown was very long;
indeed. trains. both on day and evening
gowns. are getting longer and longer.
However. 20 go back 10 the Princess
gown: Each seam Of this. from the
hem to the decolletacc. was outlined
with passementerie in cut glass and
coral OF rather deeper shade than the
satin. This glass passementerie Is L.
dernier cri. n has quite superseded
everything else. from paste upwards.
The decolletage was a rounded one.
and exposed the whole ~ the shoulders,
having for all o-rnamentation a few
folds OF the softest tulle. coral-pink in
hue. The sleeves were conspicuous by
their absence: indeed. as regards the
newest models. sleeves may b. said to
be. for the nonce. non-eNistant. n strip
Of velvet or roses being used in lieu
OF them with admirable effect. In the
present instance. sprays OF the palest
mauve orchids occupied the place Of
honor. and were attached to the folds
OF tulle before referred TO. with here
and there an invisible stitch.
Another evening gown seen at the
same atelier established the rumor be-
fore spoken OF that the p~olonaise win
ere long be among us. The underskirt
81 this model was OF Orange velvet: al
least. SO much as could be seen OF a.,
which was only the merest glimpse.
the %polonaise itself being carried out
I'm merveilleux Of the same shade. and
trimmed with-what do you think
orange silk fringe. n that does not
sound like n return to the modes Of
the sixties ! hould like TO know what
does. Nevertheless 7 am forced to
own hat the effect obtained was dis
tinctly good. even II a trihe bizarre. In
cut. however, 7 am bound to admit
that the p~olouaisc itself was a great
and ~commendable improvement upon
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ing model Jackets. both in cloth and
light materials. They were, almost
without exception. Of three-quarter
length-another mode which is emphat-
ically not becoming. save 60 the tail
the exceptions referred to being the
tailed coats, cut away in front. n
having directoire revers. though. in
his connection. IL Is notable that the
tails are growing longer daily. while
the revers are getting proportionately
smaller. One really exquisite garment
Of this class was built of black silk
velvet and lined with cream-colored
satin. the revers Of satin being cover
ed with Irish crochet lace, and the
satin cuffs turned back and similarly
adorned. Most of the new coats.
though. are OF startling severity as re-
CARDS cut. and nearly all have the long
basque added a la Newmarket. and de-
pend solely upon the fancy shape OF
collars, cuffs and revers for distinction.
Satin. or a new and rather heavy make
OF satin merveilleux. seems to be the
fashionable material for mart Coates
for early autumn wear. \ great deal
OF piping is noticeable on these models,
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ing gown. and they will not doubt be uni
versally adopted for evening wear before
winter sets In.
A novel finger ring Is made TO send
forth "A spray OF scent whenever the wear
er pleases. or. TO speak more accurately.
when she Is wise enough to keep the re-
c~eptacle well filled. Other rings are set
with a tiny watch.
Chains of all sorts and sizes are the or
der OF the day. The more small jingling
ornaments that can be crowded on the
lorgnette chain the more fashionable II
becomes. Paris sends us a brand new
chain. showing n sort OF Grecian border
formed In steel and black enamel united.
The whole thing IL fully half an inch In
width.
Chenille and straw blended together
form bold patterns for the establishment
OF bodices and skirts. Straw embroidery.
by the way, II being much employed on
muslin evening gowns and some beauti-
full tulle ball gowns are worked all over
the front with straw. the sleeves and belt
being OF turquoise blue or nasturtium
velvet.
The most fashionable handkerchiefs OF
the moment are bordered with narrow
coIored Valenciennes late. They may be
faSnlOnnDle. nNt the NOUldn Oh ttdiAN re-
fined taste avoids everything but pure
white In her linen from her handkerchief
to her nightdress.
English women of fashion are wearing
shoes and stockings to match even their
day gowns. Colored shoes have never ia
ken well I'm America. Unless a perfect
match II possible the effect Is very ugly.
Velvet trimmings will find unlimited IA
vor this winter. and dressmakers are stiil
utilizing all kinds and shades Of narrow
ribbon as trimming for new autumn
gowns.
Few women can afford 20 adopt the
eelskin sleeve. with nothing In the way
OF a frill. pun or epaulet 20 give the re-
duired breadth TO the shoulders. but all
shoulder trimmings must be exceedingly
small 20 meet fashionable demands.
Pretty shades o. golden and seal brown
are much In evidence In winter materials.
and there seems 20 he a rage for every
shade OF red.
a magnificent tee gown. designed In
Paris for a New Yorker. Is made Of red
dish guipure over white liberty silk. The
corsage fastens with two large chouN In
black tulle. long ends Of the tulle falling
20 the hem of the gown.
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Items OF export 10 the United States are
raw silk. lemons and sulphur. fromFrance
dress goods. ribbons and champagne.
from Holland. leaf tobacco. jewelry and
diamonds. Tariff rates do not affect these
items of expectation to the United States
very largely. and In some instances they
do not affect them at all. the articles be-
ing on the free list. In the commercial in
t~ercourse between the United States and
Great Britain the tariff rates here enter
largely into the question of the volume
and character OF the business between
the two countries. but ~Germany's excess
OF manufactured products Is increased
and diminished by the market for cheap
made goods and the present Industrial
conditions of the United States are not.
and do not seem likely for many years to
be favorable to a large sale of manufac-
tured articles In the American market.
The American exports to Germany for
which German goods or their equivalent
are exchanged amounted to 81. o0o. 900 in
1895. si25. coo. 90 I'm 1897. and SIS. In
iSsS. The chief article OF American expor-
tation TO Germany Is cotton. Lard. oil. OIL
cake. hides and timber are the other
items. There Is also a large expectation OF
American tobacco to Germany and OF
copper in bars.
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each year Of German toys Il TO the value
Of between E0D.Oo and 0ooo.oo ana u
r. a fact. which those unfamiliar with the
details Of foreign would he siow
20 credit. that Germany exports tn the
United States considerably more mineral
water han n does beer. The average ex-
portations OF German mineral waters TO
the Tinted states amount TO 1.Ho.eo gal
Ions. while the expectations Of malt IL
auors Of all kinds average only i.0ce.oo
gallons.
A. a rule. the manufactured articles ex-
ported from Germany 20 the United
states are peculiarly such as enter into
direct competition with A-merican-msds
goods-more largely than IL the case with
the manufactures u any other country.
From Italy. for instance. the three chief
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02
Not Encouraging To scholars.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Little Danny Maher. the jockey who
hopes to eclipse Tod Sloan. has signed a
contract TO ride next season at a salary
OF 10000. That will give the featherweight
an opportunity to make some 81 900 or
10000 easily. and perhaps a larger
amount. The graduate of the stable keeps
some OF the graduates of the college
guessing.
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same velvet. had stoie-like ends. by
way OF a fastening. OF the cloth. lined
with orange-cOlored satin. that mate
rial also serving as lining throughout.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02
friIls Of Fashion,

Many Of the latest Partisan toques are
ablsze with a mixture OF red and orange
that almost defes description. Violet dra-
peries IN rich orange. emerald and pc
tunia are veiicd with crazy net. dotted
here and there with sparkling Jewels and
ieweled pins OF large dimensions fasten
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02

overskirt- and draperies are becoming
general on the light. funny type OF even
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02

ing gown. and they will not doubt be uni
versally adopted for evening wear before
winter sets In.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02

A novel finger ring Is made TO send
forth "A spray Of scent whenever the wear
er pleases. or. 10 speak more accurately,
when she Is wise enough to keep the re-
ceptacle well filled. Other rings are set
with a tiny watch.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
The Second Spanish Fleet.

The second Spanish fleet now at
Cadiz consists Of the battleship Pc
layo, the armored cruiser Emperador
Carlos V, the cruiser Alfonso XIII, the
Rapido and the Patria, auxiliary
cruisers, formerly the Hamburg-Amer-
lean Line steamers Columbia and Nor
mania, and three torpedo boats. It
is reported that strong military OK
petition is being organized at Cadiz
and that it will shortly proceed to the
Philippine islands, escorted by the
Cadiz fleet. It is claimed that subma-
rine mines have been placed so as to
protect the entrance of the harbor of
Cadiz.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Lafourche Grand Jury's Report.

The Lafourche grand jury made its
final report Friday. The grand jury
found eighteen persons in the parish
Jail, and true bills for murder were
brought against four Of them. Con-
corning the public schools, the jury
said that the assessors return showed
All increase in the attendance of chill
dren Of 1900 over last year, making a
total attendance Of $780, The jury's
report further shows that while the
school session last year was only five
months, it would this year be prob
ably seven months, owing to the fact
that the funds derived from the sale of
ferries would be applied to SCHOOL
purposes. The grand jury reported
the public build;sigs and the public
roads of the pafish,to be in good con-
dition. The case of the State VS..
Alex. Henderson, charged with kill
ing his wife, was taken up and the
accused, who is q negro, was found
guilty of manslaughter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
A Fine Schoolhouse to BE Erected.

The public school committee of
Shreveport, through its secretary, Mr..
H. H. Hargrove, have decided to have
erected q handsome three-story school
building, to cost from $25, 900 to $780,
900, and have advertised for plans and
specifications. The sum required to
erect such large and commodious
public school building was raised
among the citizens by special dona-
ton tax. The building will be erect
ed on the fve-acre tract Of land, the
property Of the public schools, out on
Texas avenue. The site is an excel
lent one for a public school building,
as it has frontage on Texas avenue,
which is reached by the avenue cleo
trio car line, and also has frontage
on Hope street, over which pass the
cars of the electric belt line. The
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
FOREIGN BREVITlES.


News Items of Interest Ero,n Across the
It is officially announced in London
that the resignation of the Earl Of
Aberdeen as Governor General of the
Dominion of Canada has been &C.
copied.
Until further orders the lights of
Algiers port will remain extinguished.
A proclamation Of the neutrality OF
Greece in the war between the United
States and Spain has gazetted in
Athens.
A dispatch from London says: Prof.
James Seth, of Cornell University, has
been elected professor of philosophy
of Edinburgh University.
Prince Henry of Prussia has arrived
at Pekin, China.
There was violent earthquake in
Sicily Saturday morning. A number
of houses were wrecked on TIC de.
olivity of Mount Aetna. Other shocAs
followed.
The Berlin newspapers are discuss
ing the probability Of national Span
ish bankruptcy.
It is now rumored in Gibraltar that
the Pelayo, the Carlos V, three torpe-
do boats and three transatlantic
steamers, with provisions and troops,
are preparing to sail in few days for
the Philippines.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Call Issued for Immune Volunteers.

Col. Thomas D. Boyd, president of
the State University, considering that
The president Of the United States will
probably issue another call for tloors
from Louisiana, under the bill author
izing the enlistment of 10000 volun.
teers, issued q call Saturday for volun-
teers to form a regiment. After stating
that the University had already re-
sponded nobly to the first call Of the
president, through its representatives
among the officers and men of the two
regiments already mustered into the
army, and that it is the sentiment Of
the university that an equally prompt
response be made to the second call.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Polo Mt the Head of n spy system,

Three large canvas mail bags filled
with letters and papers intended for
the ex-Spanish Minister, Polo y Ber-
nabe, we're taken from the general post
office to the War Department in Wash
ington Friday. This correspondence
had been gathered from all over the
country and contains absolute evidence
that the ex-Spanish Minister has been
engaged in conducting systematic and
widespread spy system from his tenn
porary residence in Canada. Ambas-
sador Hay will be placed in possession
Of the facts and instructed to request
the British Government to expel Ber-
nabe from Canada.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
COMPARTMENT OF SAN JUAN.
Described by Captain Converse Commander
of the MONTGOMERY.

Described by Captain Converse Command or
of the Montgomery.
Captain Converse, commanding the
cruiser Montgomery, who left Rear Ad-
miral Simpsons feet twenty miles
west of Porto Rico, told press cores
pondent that Rear Admiral Sampson
shifted his flag to the battle-ship Iowa
at $50 o'clock on Wednesday evening.
Action began at quarter past o'clock
the next morning.
Admiral Simpsons object in bonn
bardming San Juan was to destroy
some Spanish warships supposed to be
in the harbor.
The main channel between Cabros
island and Fort Moro was blocked by a
sunken dynamite ship. The Montgom'
cry and the Detroit guarded the other
channel, known as Cabras Paloseeo.
The rest of the ships formed column,
being stationed about a thousand yards
apart.
AS they circled slowly under the
forts, the guns of Fort Moro opened
upon them, and the ships replied with
steady broadsides, sometimes singly,
somestimes two together, when they
reached the best angle for such action.
For two hours and forty minutes the
American gunners kept doing the
effective work. By that time Fort Ca
nalejas was silenced and Fort San
Geronimo was badly damaged and the
other forts were weakened.
A she'll burst over the New York,
tearing hole in her flag and damag
ing her rigging. One sailor was
killed by the splinters. Capt. Con.
verse had heard, too, that seven more
were wounded,
The monitor Amphitrite, which was
close under the forts, was the last to
cease firing.
The French warship Genouilly was
there during the bombardment, and
her crew was greatly astonished when
the first shells dropped over the forts
into the bay close by her, but they
soon realized Admiral Simpsons OBJ
ject, as the subsequent shells fell in
side the forts.
Several shells struck the Genouilly
during the bombardment, and her
stack, rigging and ventilators were
slightly injured.
San Juan newspapers, issued two
hours after the bombardment, re-
ported that three Yankee warships had
been sunk, and commented on the
apparently bad Workmanship of the
American gunners.
FOREIGN BREVlTlES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Will Leave Their Flaga Home.

Company E Of Baton Rouge has re.
ceived the beautiful silk banner which
was presented to them in Baton Rouge
and accepted there, but forwarded
afterwards to them in, camp at New
Orleans. It is one of the handsomest
ever seen in the state lard. Captain
Lee and his men are very proud of it,
but will not take it to Cuba, as they
have no facilities for carrying it. II
will await their Homecoming in some
place of safety.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Irish Potatoes a Profitable Crop.

For the past two years farmers in the
vicinity of Alexandria have been de-.
voting some attention to the raising Of
Irish potatoes for shipment to the
Northern markets. The venture has
proved to be very profitable, and this
year great many others have embark
ed in the enterprise, and the acreage
has been greatly increased. It is es-
timated that 500 carloads of potatoes
will be shipped from Alexandria this
season, as the crop is said to be excel
lent,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
suffocated In a Peculiar Manner.

A peculiarly sad accident caused
the death of an infant of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Bache at Plaquemine, Saturday.
The child YVES left for few minutes
in its carriage with bottle of milk.
Upon its mother returning she found
the child had been suffocated by the
nipple of the bottle slipping down its
throat. All efforts to resuscitate
proved fruitless.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Birds of Prey About Martinique.

One Spanish torpedo boat is at Port
de France, Martinique, West Indies,
and six others are lowering around
the coast. The American auxiliary
cruiser Harvard will be allowed to re-
main there for an indefinite period for
the purpose Of making repairs to her
machinery, but must give twenty-four
hours notice before leaving. Six
Spanish cruisers are reported to have
been seen off st. Pierre, but the re-
port lacks confirmation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Two White Girls Arrested.

The Shreveport police acting under
Geographic instructions from Wilton,
Ark, arrested two white girls named
Ruby and Beulah Campbell, Friday.
Ruby Campbell is only Is years old,
and is supposed to be Miss Winnie
Williams, who ron away from Wilton,
Ark. The police locked up the two
girls and wired the authorities at Will
ton to send for them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Indians Anxious to Enlist.

Douglas Dorland, Of the Cheyenne
agency, at Sioux Falls, s. D., has five
hundred Indians listed which he has
offered to the war department.. The
Indians anxious to fight against Spain
and will furnish their own horses.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Champion Athletics.

The championship of the Amateur
Athletic Union met in New Orleans
Friday. New York and Birmingham
sent the only teams to compete with
the Crescent City Athletes in the
games. A great crowd gave them an
enthusiastic welcome. Prizes were
taken by one or more members OF each
club.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Convicted of Murder.

Prosper Renard, the murderer Of
VIM. R. Rochelle, the young clerk AZ
DuAel's Woodstock store, some eight
miles above the town of Donaldson
vile, last June, was convicted Satur-
day. The jury, composed of repre-
sentative citizens of Ascension parish,
deliberated the entire night on the
case, and at s o'clock rendered a yer.
dict of guilty.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
An ADDOintment.

Edward J. Bartlett, of Alexandria,
has been appointed captain Of the sep
crate company Of infantry, Louisiana
State National Guard.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
LOUISIANA HAPPENINGS
4 CALL ISSUED FOR IMMUNE VOLUH
TIERS.

ing-Negroes Offer The Services to tbs
Governme nt...Court Itcms---Othrr Para
graphs of Interest.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21

committee expect to have the contract
let and the large building under course
OF construction in from six weeks to
two months.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Several Cases to be Tried.

Several Cases to be Tried.
Tho Vermilion grand jury made the
first partial report Friday evening,
having found thir cen true bills, one
of which was for murder. Resumed
court Monday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Found Guilty of Intent of Murder.

In the Donaldsonville district court
Friday, Lee Hamilton was found gull
ty of shooting NJ. T. Gautreau with in
tent to murder, the jury recommending
accused to the mercy of the court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Negroes Offer Their Services,

Negroes Offer Their Services.
The colored population Of St. Ian
dry want go at Spain, too. Friday
the following circular, which speaks
for itself, was distributed throughout
the parish:
"Colored Citizens of the Parish of St.
Landry:
"Please take notice that o public
mass meeting will be held at Opelou-
sas courthouse square on Saturday,
May 21, for the purpose of Offering
our services to the United States for
enlistment in the army if called upon
to serve and protect the flag Of the
United States. Speakers DIN Du,
rousseau, Alexander McGafey, Moses
Green, Edward Kelley, Jos. Gradini-
go, and many other prominent speak
ers from other parts
Flag Presented to the Houma Rifles.
A large and enthusiastic audience Of
Houma ladies and gentlemen gathered
at the opera house Friday night to wit
ness the presentation of a beautiful
silk flag by the citizens Of Houma to
the Terrebonne Rifles, the local mill
tary company. Patriotic speeches were
made by Capt. B. F. Winchester and
Hon. Gabriel Montegut that moved the
vast assemblage to frequent outbursts
Of applause and cheers. The flag was
presented by Mayor Dupont, with q
few we'll chosen remarks, and was re-
ceived by Capt. Berwick Duval, who
promised that it should float over
Moro Castle if the soldier boys are
given the opportunity. The company
received a number of recruits tonight,
and now number about eighty-fve rep
resentative young men. The company
will probably enlist in the Second
Regiment, and the members will be
greatly disappointed if not given a
chance to join Uncle Sans army.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Flag Flies Over tho Pos:ofIlce,

Mrs. w. o. Herman, postmistress,
assisted by the villagers, has hoisted
the United States flag over the post.
Office at Hope Villa, and while the war
with Spain lasts this will be daily
duty.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Prize BrOu.ht In.

The Spanish steamship Rita, cap
tured by the Yale on May Bird, came
into port at Charleston, Friday, and il
now lying at the quarantine station.
The Rita was captured after carrying
cargo Of coal from Liverpool to Porto
Rico. Her master, Capt. Cenigo, and
a crew of twenty men, are on board.
She is in charge Of prize crew, con-
3isting of Fourth Officer Wolcott, En-
gineers fairfield and Kilgore, two
marines and three seamen of the Yale.
She will be delivered to the United
States district attorney at Charleston.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-21
Nichols Par.lOHed.

Nichols PartlO3ed.
Gov. Foster has issued q full par
don to W. P. Nichols, late president
Of the Bank of Commerce Of New Or.
leans.