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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Washing Fla nnels ,

! "Shave quarter of pound of soar
INTO a granite saucepan, add one quart
II boiling water, stir over the fire until
1lssolved," writes Mrs. s. T. Rorer Of
Handling the Family Wash," in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "Pour this
nto tub half filed with water at q
temperature Of 100 degrees Fahren-
lelt. Mix we'll. Have on the left side
If the tub bucket of clear, warm
water, 100 degrees Fahrenheit, into
winch you may put Tablespoonful
If household ammonia. Take each
piece OF flannel singly and immerse it
m the suds. Soap should never be
dubbed on Aannels, nor should tlan-
lels ever be rubbed on board. Wash
mem by pressing and drawing through
me hands, rubbing the soiled places
quickly with the hands. Rinse at
'nce in clear water, and wiring by
pressing one hand under the other, or
through awringer. Never twist in the
Trlnging. Shake we'll and hang to
Try Immediately; then proceed to wash
the second piece. The fannels when
nearly dry must be taken from the line
ma pressed with hot iron. Be care.
'ul that it is not, however, too hot. or
It will destroy the color. Flannels
washed in this way will retain their
soft texture and original size until
completely worn out. No deviations
rom these directions, however, can be
made. For colored fannels make
'uds as above. To the warm water
or rinsing add four tablespoonful Of
White wine vinegar, or a tiny bit of
'cetlc which has been thoroug hly dis.
olved. It is always we'll to wait for a
fright day before washing Aannels.
lhey should be dried as quickly as
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
MISTAKE IN ORDERS,
Collision Betwcen Freight and Passenger
Trains.

Collision Betwcen Freight and Passenge,
Trains.
Vestibule passenger train No. 6 or
the Norfolk and Western Railroad
which left Bristol, Tenn, Friday night
at 9:05, came in collision with freigh,
at Clark's Summit at 11:3O. The en-,
gines of both trains were badly wrecked
as we're number of freight cars and the
baggage and postal cars of the passen-
ger train.
R. H. Ashmore, express messenger,
was badly injured about the head and
chest, and it is thought he will die.
Postal Clerk Hoffman was instantly
killed, his body being ground to pieces
and thrown under the seoond-class
coach. Fireman Coils had both his
legs cut of, and was otherwise horribly
cut and bruised, and is thought to be
dying from the effects OF his injuries.
Engineer McCarty was severed y cut
about the head and neck, and suffered
a number of COMMISSIONS on his body,
and is thought to be internally injured.
He will die.
The wreck was occasioned by the
engineer of the freight train mistaking
a figure 8 for 3 in the orders. By
this mistake the freight was running
ahead of time about five minutes, and
the passenger was running on the delay
ed time of one hour and forty-five
minutes, the passenger expecting to.
pass the freight at Clark's Swith. There
was no telegraph station at that point,
and the conductor of the passen-
ger supposed that the freight had been
held at the siding, two miles further
on. None Of the passengers were hurt,
all escaping with severe shocks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Mistrial in the Case of Miss St. John

The trial of Rene st. John, which
has been in progress at Tampa, Fla,
for a week, has ended and the result
was mistrial. The jury stood eleven
for acquittal and one for conviction,
The defendant will have another trial
on Jan. II, and it is more than proba-
Die that she will be acquitted. Miss
st. John is charged with the murder
OF hon. Phil ID. Thompson, at Krist,
on Oct 2, and the trial has been the
most sensational ever held in Tampa.
Eight of the most prominent lawyers
in Florida represented either the State
or the defense. Among those who ap.
peared for the defendant was Hon. NJ.
Is. MacFarlane, a prominent criminal
lawyer and collector Of customs of that
port.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Washing Brushes,

A brush should be washed in warm
water in which there is little borax,
and, perhaps, with a little pure soap,
at least as often as the hair. Thereis
an oiliness to healthy hair which, with
the dust collected on the street, soon
makes an impression upon the brush.
It is advisable to use brush with
white bristles. It shows the soil and
makes its own plea for an occasional
bath. Care should be taken to hold
the brush back up in washing, that
the water may not soak into the back.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Serious Cutting Scrape.

A very serious cutting scrape 90
Cured at Vernon, Jackson parish, We'd
nesday night, with the result that two
men were lying in critical condition
Thursday. The men who had the row
are John Upchurcb and Darbie Oxford.
Ihe cause of the disturbance has not
been learned, butt seems it was started
by Upchurcb, who began to upbraid
oxford on account of some previous
dispute, wheleupon Oxford struck Up.
church with cane three times on the
head. They seem to have drawn their
knives at about the same time, and each
acted quickly. They each had lone
blade Barlow knives, which they are in
The habit OF carrying. Upchurch has
an ugly cash in the abdomen, another
higher up, and still another severe
wound in the back. Oxford is also
wounded in three places, and his wounds
are remarkably similar to those of his
antagonist, and equally serious. They
we're arrested in their work just in time
to prevent the death probably of both,
which may yet follow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
DUN'S WEEKLY REVIEW
A REMARKABLE LARGE HOLIDAY TRADE
REPORTED,
Tho Outgoing Flood of Grain II Not
Checked by Chicago Speculation. Cot.
ton Has Been Moving Largely, And Has
Risen Sixteenth.

R. g. Dun & Co.'s weekly review Of
trade, Saturday, says:
The weekly report shows a remarka
bly, large holiday trade, at many points
the largest for five years. Moreover,
at the season when wholesale business
usually shrinks, the pressure OF de.
mands for immediate deliveries, which
results from unprecedented distribu.
ton to consumers, keeps many estab-
lisbments at work that usually begin
their yearly rest spell somewhat earlier.
Instead of decreasing, the demand for
products shows an expected increase
in several important branches. For.
elgn trade continues satisfactory, even
in comparison with the remarkable
record of a year ago, when exports OK.
ceeded $117,000.OOO in December.
Failures for the month have been less
than half last years to the same date.
The outgoing flood of grain is not
checked by Chicago speculation, though
more corn than wheat has been moving.
Wheat exports flour included) have
been 3,698,32l bushels for the week,
against 1876, 443 year ago, and in
four weeks Is, 766, S95 bushels, against
5000, 597 lest year. while corn exports
for the week, 4,570, 1928 bushels, against
l,75l, 74O last year, havo been in four
weeks IA, 420,151 against 8 176,073
last year. Wheat has varied little.
closing 80 higher for the week after
deliveries of surprising magnitude at
Chicago, and corn closes nearly one
cent higher.
Cotton hos also been moving largely,
and has risen sixteenth. Cotton
goods have further declined in the prices
OF bleached, which meet active Southern
competition, and the FallRiver spinners
insist upon reduction of 10 per cent in
wages, other New England mill joining.
Out of l0l New England works As have
and weak, but reds are quite active, and
billets have advanced about 500.
Wool is more firm, traders having
disposed of $500, 900 pounds territory
and 100000 pounds other domestic
1t Boston, and sales at three cities are
1919, 100 pounds. There is strong
# demand for iron and its products,
Bessemer rising to $40 and Grey Gorge |
o 80 a. Pittsburg, and the Eastern |
Bar Association has advanced the price |
% L. cents for defined and 1.O2 ! for
common. Owing to possible changes
q freight rates southern pig is offered
DC lower. A striking feature is the
unusual demand for the season in build.
ng cars, Of which 1000 have been or
ered at Chicago by one trunk line,
nd rails there have advanced to $40.
nth sales there at 5000 tons for home
Sc and 5000 for Mexico. Building
in unusual number for the
eason come up; also contracts for
hree drainage canals at Chicago. The
illinois Steel Works have eight months
uslness booked, cite coal is loo strong.
+ with colder weather. Tin is slight.
weaker owing to large shipments.
Failures for the week have been 292
the United States, against 297 last
Sur, and 80 in Canada, against A
st year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Proud of Its Light and Water Plant

Proud Of Its Light and Water Plant,
The city authorities are very proud
OF their electric and water works plant.
which has been working successfully
tor three years past without single
break at Alexandria. Friday night
was reception night at the power house,
20 Chief Engineer J. ". Chamber.
lain invited a great many to witness
the operation Of the plant, and every
thing pertaining to the plant was as
aeat as new pin. They had op 1890
lights out Of possible 1000, and the
voole affair was tastefully decorated.
The city finds the investment q yerv
paying one, and will in few years
have the plant clear Of debt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Assassination of I'm Unknown MAJ,

An assassination of the darkest dive
was committed at Cheneyville station
on Christmas eve, at $40 pm. At the
hour mentioned man rushed to the
gallery of the Stewart Hotel and called
out to Mrs. Stewart, the wife of the
hotel keeper, exclaiming that be had
been cut to pieces by a negro. With
the assistance of a trainman WORKING for
the Texas and Pacific Railroad, be wa
conducted G to the sitting room, where,
falling PROSTATE on his face upon the
poor ne instantly expired. immedi.
ftely hon. Sam Blum, justice of the
peace, was sent for. On his arrival he
Fummoned jury from the neiehbor-
eood and proceeded to hold an honest
De summoned DR.. J. F. Fuller to hold
pm autopsy, which was done, the result
P1 which showed that death was caused
Ps Al instrument With two sharp edges.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Failure of Goet or, We'll & Co.

Goetter, We'll & Co., of Montgomery.
Ala', assigned late Friday night to Ja.
COB Greil. of the Greil Brothers Com.
Pany, and their bookkeeper, Bernard
frank, who have been placed in charge
OF the trims affairs. The recent yellow
lever stagnation, five.cent cotton and
inability to collect outstanding debts
are given as the cause. The firm did
one OF the largest wholesale and retail
business in Montgomery.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
STATE NORMAL sglAlll
NATcHlTocHEs, q I

Maintained by the Stats ie =
training of teachers. Affords thoros
preparation for. the profession d M
ing; full course Of academic III,
practical training in the art Of tsl
ing, ono year of daily practice 4
model schools under guidance d ilil'
ed training teachers. Glass vork e
emplifes the best of modern thou
in matter and method Of instruc6al.
Diploma entities graduate to tsaah y
any public school of Louisiana tithost
examination. q
Tuition free to students who tsael
one year after graduation. Entire g.
pense for session of eight month, 3llo5
Twelfth annual session begins Oh,
l, 1896.
For catalogue write TO
B. G. CALDWELL, Pm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Thomas Pollard Shot

At 10 o'clock Saturday night Thomas
follard, one of the largest landowners
anc best known men of Dallas county
ARR who lives at Oak Cliff, was shot by
James Chapman in the saloon of the
letter, at Market and Commerce streets.
Inc bullet, 45-calibre, struck Pollard
IN the right breast. Surgeons have not
yet determined if the wound is fatal.
Chapman is in jail.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Went to SleeD IN tho r-..,,.

o'las Brown ended his Christmas
spree FRIDAY by falling asleep on the
Southern Railway track ia Selma. Ala
"A yard engine with number of carr
ran over him, mutilating the body hor.
flbly and causing instant death,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
An Indian Cut to Pieces bv q rra,,

Two accidents, one proving fatal, 90.
CURED Friday night, on the Thibodaux
branch Of the Southern Pacific Rail.
road, near Tbibodaux. An Indian BY
oame OF johnny Coco, who was an en-
ploye on the St. Bernard plantation,
either lay down or fell down on the
tracks near the depot and went to
sleep, he doubtless being under the in.
duence OF liquor. At about O'Clock,
when the engine was doing some switch.
ing, box.car was rolled over the un-
fortunate man, emitting him nearly in
Two. he expired at about 10 O'Clock.
At about the same time, a oolored
man, whose name il unknown, while
crossing the railroad, fell and broke
one OF bis legs. He was placed in the
parish Jail for treatment, and Satur-
Jay evening he was shipped to the
charity Hospital in New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
COlored Cotton,

Peruvian cotton grows in twelve
different colors, running from white to
rich, dark red. Each color pro.
duces, when the seed is planted, the
same color,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Died From Hydrophopia

Two and half years ago Walter
iD,oggett was bitten by rabid dog, on
N! Mn.urray's ranch, near Dennison, Texas,
Thursday he died of hydsophobis, after
awful suffering.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01

no dumped the Trains Once Too Often.
sad accident befell Henry Ragnon,
BOY OF about twelve years OF age,
while amusing himself jumping on
trains near Kenner, Saturday after
noon, Henry missed his hold and fell
with one leg across the track. Several
wheels OF the freight train rolled over
It, cutting it twain. A south bound
freight train conveyed the boy to the
hospital at New Orleans, and the other
train went northward,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Wounded Two Innocent Bystnnders.

Late Saturday evening Policeman
Louis Kretz fired upon several par.
ties who were shooting Roman candles
on Main street at Baton Rouge. Six
shots were fired, three of which took
effect IN as many parties, two of which
oad nothing to do with the Roman can
die firing. Louis Doromeaux was shot
u! u the arm, James Lewis, colored, in
the chin, and A. Baker, employed at
VOLTS bakery, through the leg. -.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
Cauliflower, Carrots and EGG Plant.

Cauliiower, Carrots and Egg Plant.
Delicate Cauliflower.-Trim and
wash carefully q close, white cauli.
lower, being careful to remove all in.
scots; drop in sailed, boiling water
md cook for twenty-five minutes.
Carefully lift out and drain on clean
'loth, then place in hot dish and
pour over it the following dressing
A pint of boiling water, half cup but
Ter and pinch of salt. Slowly add two
tablespoons OF flour smoothed in o
half cup rich cream; boil up; add to
the caulitlower and serve at once.
Dreamed Carrots. -Scrape a dozen
:air-sized carrots, and boil in saltcd
water till tender. Drain off the water:
season with q cup of rich, creamy
milk, lump Of butter size of on egg. q
;easpoonful of sugar, pinch Of salt,
lust OF pepper and tablespoonful Of
dour smoothed in little Of the milk
and added after the rest is boiling
Stir carefully to prevent Jumps, and
serve in a hot dish with tiny squares
If toasted bread.
Fried Carrots.--Wash and scrane
clean, cut in slices one-fourth of m
inch thick and parboil in sailed water.
Drain, and fry few slices at time
IN plenty OF hot fat, until delicate
brown.
Carrot Balls.-Stew and mash half
o dozen large carrots. Add two we'll.
beaten eggs, half a cupful of flour:
salt, pepper and butter. Make into
balls and bake in the oven until light.
~ Drowned.
Spiced Carrots-Wash and scrape
'ix medium-sized carrots; slice and
stew in just water enough to cover
When tender, drain off the water. !
cover with vinegar; and add salt.
pepper, a few small pieces of CHINA.
non bark, dozen whole cloves and |
up OF sugar. Return to the fire till
hot; remove, and place in q
'lass jar. As soon as cold thew are
eady for use.
Fried Egg Plant-Pare and slice
nd stand in sailed water for two
'oqrs; drain on a clean cloth; and dip
ach slice in beaten egg, then in fine
read or cracker crumbs; sprinkle with
epper and fry in hot fat. Serve i'm
1ediately. They must not be taken
rom the water until ready to cook, or
hey will turn black.
Baked Egg Plant every CUP CT
gg plant, prepared as above, add a
Of cracker crumbs, a
'aspoonful of butter; and salt and
epper to taste. Place in pudding
lsh and bake for twenty minutes.
erve in same dish.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
LOUISIANA HAPPENINGS.
ASSASSINATION OF AN UNKNOWN MAN
NEAR CHENEYVILLE,
""r" froud of Her Light and Water
Misunderstanding ARRAY Near Miller.
'1lie'''An Indian Cut to Pieces by Train
'''Serious Cutting scrape at Vernon.

stabbing ARRAY Over Game of Cards.
at Millervllle, twenty miles north
east OF Crowley, Friday evening, dur
ing an alteration over game of cards,
Eusebe Fontenot fatally stabbed Will
nam LIE Blue, death resulting Saturday
morning. Only one wound was made
with pocket knife in the chest Fon-
eenot went IN Saturday afternoon and
surrendered.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-01-01
PRESENTS
>roR THE
HOLIDAYS

We e have present. for Moths,, r,a'
er, Daughter. Son, Sister, B i, \ :;
Sweetheart ) t, Lover, Uncle, AL s !. |.
Cousin. We have presents ~ 8
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-05
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
A Striking COInoIlsneo of DAtos-A Pop
uIaF Course.

A Striking COincIdsnes of DatoS-A Pop.
uIaF COuu0.
The Washington star refers to a mo-
table circumstance In connection with
the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands,
as follows:
BY striking coincidence the Ameri-
can flag was holsted officially over the
Hawaii, Joining the Islands to the Unit
ed States, on the same dag the peace
protocol was signed at Washington. Au-
gust II. 1888, thus becomes doubly sig
nlflcant In the history OF the United
States, marking the formal opening OF
the era OF wider national sphere and
the close OF the war which made posi-
BILE this extension Of the cOulrtrY's polit-
zeal as well as commercial lines,
Hawaiian annexation would doubtless
have resulted from the ever-lncreaslng
pressure OF public opinion In It's favor
whether the United States had gone to
war with Spain or not. Ultimately the
Vital need OF these Islands would have
so clearly impressed itself upon the In
telligence Of the people md their repre-
sentaiives In Congress that the union OF
the republics would be inevitable. But
this project, like most great enterprises,
found its path INSTRUCTED bV large and
small obstacles. and 1t remained for the
war to remove them at one sweep. The
need OF halfway station for the
transportation across the great ocean
of a large army OF soldiers and squad
ron OF warships was clearly demon
strated. The strategic value Of an out
post Of this kind was made far more
palmer b. events than by arguments.
The dismissal OF Minister Woodford
from Madrid by the Spanish govern
ment thus virtually became the cause
OF the hag-raising at Honolulu on the
18th OF last month.
Hence 1t is particularly appropriate
that the ceremony OF making Hawaii
American territory should have taken
place-by a coincldence-on the same
day which marked the practical close
OF the war in which Hawaii cut so large
figure The raising OF the Stars and
Stripes brings to Hawaii a guarantee
OF peace which she never before enjoy
ed. Her exposed position, without a
military force or navy for defense, Is
now safeguarded. Hawaii's isolation
gives place 10 participation In the ad.
vancement OF one OF the worlds most
progressive nations, and at time OF
exceptional momentum. The change In
wolves more than an amendment OF Ha-
wallis relations with the rest OF the
world. It marks the first step abroad
on the part OF u hitherto me-keepIng
nation. II foreshndows the completion
Of the inter-oceanic canal. for which
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-05
THE DUTY OF MOTHERS.
Daughters Should be Carefully
Guided In Early womanhOOd.

What suffering frequently results
from mothers ignorance; or more
frequently from q mothers neglect 70
properly Instruct her danghtcrl
Tradition says woman mast sufScr,
and young women nre SO taught.
There Is a little truth and u great deal
Of exn0Reration in this. II n young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment and her mother should see
that she getsit.
Many mothers hesitate 70 take their
daughters to physician for examinn'
ton; but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinl:ham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. P;nkham.s address is
Lynn, Mass.
The following letter from Miss MARIE
F. JOHNSON, centralia, Pa. shows what
neglect will do, and tells how Mrs
Pinkham helped her;
'My health became so poor that l
had TO leave school. was tired all the
time, and had dreadful pains in my
side md back. / was also troubled
with irregulurity of menses. / was
very weak, and lost so much flesh that
nv friends became alarmed. Ny
mother, who Is firm believer in your
remedies from experience, thought per-
haps they might beneftme, and wrote
YOU for advice. followed the advice
YOU gave, and used Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as
YOU directed, and am now as well as /
ever was. l have gained flesh and have
! good color. am completely cured Of
rregularity."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-05
SPEAK OUT
The searohiIght Of Publlclty Is Pleasing
Wheeling People.

The searehIIght Of Publicity 70 Pleasing
wheeling People.
Publicity is what the people want
Let the public speak on the subject.
There has been too much claim-tot
little proof
Claims made by strangers are not
proof.
Claims Endorsed by strangers are not
proof.
There is only one kind OF proof for a
Wheeling citizen.
The experience Of people we know.
When friends and neighbors indorse,
Make public statement OF their case.
There can be no question OF such evil
dence.
This 10 the proof we have.
Which backs every box OF Doan's
Kidney Pills.
No other kidney pllls-no other kid
ney remedy
Can produce such proof,
Here Is one case OF the many We have:
Captain b. +. Goodwin, OF No. IS
South Penn street, says:
have enjoyed good health all my
life with the exception OF n weakness
in my kidneys. which first bothered me
and changeable weather md when eX-
hausted from long standing Mt the wheel
about four or FIVE years ago. In damp
would suffer from weakness and dun
aching acros my loins. This was ac-
companled by severe urinary weak
ness, causing me n great deal OF incon-
venience. ! would sometimes. II slight
ly overdonc. or rising quickly, become
quite dizzy. but in a few moments II
would pass on / was troubled great
deal in the spring OF 1896, and having
seen Doan's Kidney Pills so highly rec
commended, procured box at the
Logan Drug companys and used them
according to directions. felt their af-
feet very quickly and in short time
was entirely free OF the trouble. /
made several trips since taking them
and the conditions that previously az
fected me produced no bad effects. l
can honestly recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills for all cases Of kidney and bladder
weakness"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for 20
cents per box, six boxes for 81 80. For
sale by Rll dealers, or sent by mall on
receipt OF price by Foster--Milburn Co,
Buffalo, n. Y. Sole agents for the
United States. Remember the name
DoHn's-nnd take no other.