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The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
CHOCOLATE IN MANILA
How It Is Prepared for Use In shs
- <ha puyChREaP.

How It Is Prepared for Use In ths
Presence of the Purchaser.
In Manila they make your chocolate
while you wait. Right into the house
a Chinaman comes with his basket and
rolls the crushed cacao bean and sugar,
and then makes supply OF chocolate
that Is sweeter and more palatable anu
cheaper than the commercial brano
sold In the Chicago stores. When the
Chinaman comes he lays aside his nat
and shirt, and, stripped to the waist
and barefooted, he begins his WORK. IN
the basket Is the chocolate or cocao
bean, from which the rancid OIL mas
been extracted and which oil long ago
has anointed the hair OF some Filipino
belle or lighted some Filipino nome.
The beans first come on the board bit
ter and brackish. With a rolling pin
the Chinaman grinds them into line
powder. This takes time. When 1t IS
done, he opens another basket and dips
out the sugar for the sweetening ana
the final mixture. The sugar Is what
would probably grade coffee "C' II 1t
were In commercial circles. Like the
bean, Il grows on the island. 1ndustri-
ously the Chinaman rubs, and gradu-
ally the chocolate forms on the bottom
of the board and drips off in sticky
sweetness into the basket beneath. The
family gathers about to sample the
product and the Chinaman stops to
smoke a cigarette while judgment Is
being passed. Cups OF the beverage
are handed around and all taste" II
| 1t Is not sweet enough the manufactur-
er throws more sugar on his board ana
drops in another pinch of vanilla and
cinnamon for the flavoring. When 1t
is right" he goes to work, and for sew
eral hours rubs away at his task. The
deposit below the rolling pin is a
brown substance that is soft and moist,
while above 1t Is to all appearances
dry powder and sugar. The little ones
gather about, and If there is an older
daughter, perhaps she sits dewn on
the floor In front of the Chinaman and
watches the growing pile. Such was
the case in the house Of "a Spaniard
today when / called. The young lady
sat there and Idly watched the manu-
facturer of the edible, and when lit
tie brother came she took his head in
her lap and he lay there with her,
watching the brown-skinned Chinaman
rub and rub the sugar into the other
Ingredients. It was insisted that 1
should sample the finished article. and
I found it very good.-Chicago Record
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

house at - o'clock Saturday to pro-
test against the action of Judge Hun.
ter in releasing from Jail, Jesse Bird,
the negro who is charged with horse
and cattle stealing, and who, it is
in the last stages of consumption.
The citizens of Bayou Rapides are
unanimous in the declaration that.
Bird is notorious thief, and that he
should have not been released from
custody, but should rather been com
PEELED to die, if die he must, in Jail.
They also protest against the release
of Dick Houston, onother thief,
against whom, they claim, there are
three indictments pending, and who
is out on bond, but was not brought
to trial aa the recent term OF court.
Major F. Seip addressed a letter to
Judge Hunter, in which he voiced the
sentiments of the people of Rapides
ward. He complimented Judge Hun
ter for the enforcement of the law in
the past and asked for relief. He sta
ted that the people Of that ward were
law abiding citizens. but if the courts
would not protect them the people
would protect themselves. Judge
Hunter being absent from the city,
the letter Of Major Seip will be handed
him when her returns.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
DEWEY WESTWARD BOUND.
Tho Admiral, MrS. Dewey and Lieut.
Caldwell Leave Washington Sunday.

Tho ADM raj, Mrs. Dewey and Lieut.
Caldwell Leave Washington Sunday.
Washington. Admiral Dewey was
seen at his home Sunday, just before
leaving the city for Chicago, and was
asked if he had any statement to make
about the presidency.
NO." said be. ~ think it would
be in bad taste for me to say anything
Of a political nature just at this time.
AS the admiral Of the navy accepted
the invitations to visit Chicago. Jack
sonVllle, st. Louis, Memphis, Nashville
and Knoxville, which cities had asked
me to Le their guest; and / do not
wish anything political to enter into
the trip"
Admiral Dewey, accompanied by
Mrs. Dewey and his private secretary,
Lieut. Caldwell, left here Sunday at
noon in a special train over the Bal
tlmore and Ohio railroad en- route to
Chicago to participate in the cslebra-
tion Of the second anniversary of the
battle Of. Manila. Their train was
one Of the finest that has ever left the
Capital City and is scheduled to reach
Chicago at II o'clock Monday morn
ing. II consisted Of three handsome
cars fitted with every luxury, and to
insure the greatest possible comfort
for the traveller. Upon the central win
dow of either side Of the three cars
was painted the admiral's flag, and the
hotel car was profusely decorated with
flowers and potted plants,
Just before the train pulled out of
the station Mrs. Dewey was presented
with q handsome bouquet Of American
Beauty roses. Probably a thousand
people were on hand and a cheer went
up as the train pulled out
]. Fl. Msddy, Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, accompanied the party
in order to give his personal supervi-
sion to the trip.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Mourn O Raoing Hawk.

All last summer and during the early
fall the attention Of passengers on the
Black Diamond express was called to
hawk which every day flew along by
the train rushing through Lehigh val
ley on its approach to Mauch Chunk.
The train crew said the bird was rae
ing. and bets were always pending on
which would reach certain point
first. The hawk never won, but re-
newed the contest daily, and. as
though acknowledging defeat, would
mount into the air and swirl round for
the backward flight. One day, a few
weeks ago, 1t few on with the train.
as usual, when suddenly 1t was seen
to halt and CULVER, then fall. It was
found soon afterward shot through the
head by some wanton huntsman. All
the train hands mourn this bird as
though 1t were a personal loss.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
NOTA SOCIAL SUCCESS.

William Waldorf Astor, Despite His HIil.
Lions, Can't Charm thesmart Set.
New York.-The Worlds London
cable says:
Before William Waldorf Astor left
on his trip to Palestine-from which
he has now returned-he put the Pail
Mall Magazine on the market, but
there was no satisfactory offer, and he
has now withdrawn it.
The magazine has not fulfilled his
expectations, and has heen costly
affair. He appointed as it's editor Lord
Frederick Hamilton, brother of the
Duke Of Aberdeen, hoping to get con.
tributions from clever society people
who could not otherwise be induced to
write for publication. It was to be a
magazine Of smart society.
Lady Randolph Churchill tried to
tap the same resources with the Anglo.
Saxon, and also failed.
The relations between Astor and
Hamilton,it is now asserted, are strain
ed, and the latter probably will resign.
The Duchess of Buccleuoh's clan
connection, which has been Mr.. AS.
tors social msinstay, was formed
through Lord Frederick Hamilton. and
will be jeopardized if the latter resigns
the editorship
Despite his vast wealth, sumptuous
palaces and regal entertainment, Mr..
Astor is not social success. Society
people cannot quite understand wheth.
er he desires to be success or not, as,
by his brusque, even rudeness, be
makes enemies Of the most influential
people.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
COLLAPSE OF BUILDING
AtNorth Birminghl m Results in Death OF
Three Men

AtNorth Birminghlm m Results in Death OF
Three Men
Birmingham, Ala.-By the collapse
Of the frame work Of the main build
ing of the Dimmick Pipe and Foundry
company in the course of erection at
North Birmingham Saturday morning
three men are dead and ten ARE IN.
jured, at least two of whom will die.
The building was 800 feet long and
100 feet wide. While an immense
beam was being placed in position
on the roof, thirty feet above the
ground, it fell and striking the next
beam knocked it down. The second
beam knocked down the third, and 30
on until twenty.six beams had fallen,
causing a general collapse Of the struc.
ture. About thirty men were at work
on the bullding at the time, and Of this
number thirteen were on the super.
structure and went down in the wreck
age. Those on the ground floor began
to leap out the doors and windows as
soon as the first beam fell and all es-
capped unlnjured.
James McWorter was crushed to
death beneath falling tlmbers.
David White had his thigh broken
and was internally hurt. He died on
the way tt the hospital.
William McWhorter had his head
crushed and internally injured. He
died at the hospital
The condition Of J. Il. Walker and
j. q. Patlllo is critical and they also
will probably die.
J. Ralph made remarkable escape.
He was at work on the timber which
caused the disaster. AS this fell in an
inclined position he rode it down, and
just before it dipped below the brick
wall jumped head foremost into poo
Of water, two feet deep. The water
broke his fall and he got out with
tea scratches. All the roof trusses
were in place except the fifth, and this
the workmen were endesvorving to
place when it fell. They were moving
1t to position with q block and tackle
attached to one Of the fixed trusses
The fixed truss could not stand the
strain and swayed to one side. This
the men and they let go
their hold on the block and tackle.
The unfxed timber, no longer in place,
fell upon the next truss and then the
whole row, 300 feet long, went down
with the men on them and aplintered
on the floor, twenty feet below.
James MoWhorter's right eye was
gouged out of his head as IL by q knife
and Dave White had his leg torn from
his body.
To was some moments after the first
mishap before the trusses fell. The
men underneath saw the heavy timbers
Bwsying and were able to dash out Of
doors and windows before they fell.
But for this there would have been at
least dozen fatalities. All Of the men
are white and most Of them have fame
lilies.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Mysterious Murder at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark. -Adolph Splitter,
well known in sporting circles Of
America, died here at noon Friday
from conoussion of the brain and it is
believed he was murdered. He was
found lying on the steps Of a resort
with blood flowing from his mouth,
nose and ears. A stone lay near
spltzell's head. The money and jew
elry Of the dying man were untouch-
ed. Spitzell came from New Orleans
several weeks ago.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Northerner Prospecting at Crowley

Crowley.-W. W. Pom, Of Detroit,
Mich, q wealthy banker, is visiting
this place, combining business with
pleasure. Having heard of the phe-
nomenat development of this rice belt,
he desires to look into the matter with
. view ,Of Investing. He expresses
himself as being much pleased with
his visit, and. Will no doubt, invest
here, where so many have tried and
won. HaissbeiRg entertained by W.
W. Du5On.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
DEWEY AT PITTsBURG.

Plttsburg. g.-Admiral Dewey's spe-
cial train over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad arrived at Pittsburg Sunday
on time. The train did not go into
the station but was transferred at
Lsughlin Junction. A large crowd of
people had assembled to see the admi-
raj at the different stations. he greet
ed them from the platform Of tho car.
At Connellsville about one half of the
population Of the town was present to
greet the admiral. He declined to dis
ouss politics with any one who called
on him, as he stated the trip had no
political significance whatever and that
ell reference 10 politics was barred.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
AsPECTACULAR WEDDING.
Hastings-Be Nuptials a Most Re.
markable Display.

Hastings-Benedict Nuptials q Most Re.
. markable Display.
Greenwich, Conn.-Miss Helen Rip
Icy Benedict, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Benedict, was married here
Monday to Thomas Hastings, Of New
York. The ceremony was the most
remarkable In point Of display that
has ever been recorded In New Eng
land. A special train Of eighteen
coaches brought over 1000 guests
from New York. Carriages bore the
guests to the Congregational church,
where the ceremony was performed
by Rev. Thomas Hastings, father of
the groom and former president of
Union Theological Seminary. The in.
terror Of the church had been remod-
eled for the ceremony. A boy choir
Of thirty voices sung a wedding hymn
specially composed by Victor Reyer,
organist OF Trinity. The ceremony was
followed by reception at the Benedict
home, Indianhead, a wedding supper
being laid for 800. The wedding gifts
were not displayed, but 1t is reported
that the brides gift from her father
was check for 81, 900, 900.
Europeans Disquieted at Americas Stand
London. The Constantinople CORES.
pondent Of the STANDARD says: 1t Is
tolerably certain that settlement
with the United States is not far dis
tant, since not only Turkey is averse to
seeing a precedent established for max
ing naval demonstrations, but several
other powers are disquietsd over the
active interference Of the United States
which Introduces new element into
the eastern question and offers an ex-
ample which might easily he followed
By GseAs Britain,
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Arrested for Murder.

Amite City. D. Courmes, justice
Of the peace at Independence, arrested
and broughtto Amite Saturday even
ing Willie Blount, d young man
charged with shooting and killing a
negro as Independence Saturday even
ing. The only information that could
be obtained vas that BlOunt was very
much under the influence of liquor
and that he, was armed with>a gu1.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

The word God" never appeared In
any government act until the year 1864
when, at the suggestion OF the director
Of the mint, ex-Gov. Pollock, Of Penn
sylvania, I'm God We Trust" was
stamped on the copper two-cent piece.
Before that time "E Pluribus Unum"
had been the motto. Strange to relate,
"E Pluribus Unum" on coins never
was authorized by law.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Rev. Father Antoine Rorlas psnd.

Rev. Father Antoine BOrias Dead
BreAux .Bridge,--Rev. Father An.
tome BOrias, the venerable and be.
loved pastor Of this place, died here
Saturday. Although in bad health fol
the past year or so, the end was not
szpectG1' ,sS soon. He was afflicted
with pulmonary troubles and was pre-.
pairing to leave for Hotel Dieu, New
Orleans, when, the messenger Of death
claimed him. Father .Borias was s
native Of Paris, France and was il
his Seventy-Second year. He hat
bean IN charge Of this church for the
past fifteen years. He was buried d
5 o'clock this evening in the centra
aisle 0s the church, in the presence Of
1900 sorrowing friends of all denomi-
nations. The impressive burial cere.
monies we're rendered by nine priests,
asslsted by the combined music Of the
Bresux Bridge bands and church choir.
All public business places, through
respect for his memory, were closed
tbetWeen the hours of 5 and 6.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Contract AunulIed, New One made

MOnroe.-At a special meeting of
the city council Saturday evening the
contract with Jacks & Lebo, who were
building the city high school, a por-
tiOp Ol2yhiqb, collapsed while in pro-
cess Of construction, was formally an
nulled and the contract for finishing
the structure awarded to- J. W. Wright,
Of Monroe, for $25,5OO. The build
ing Is to be completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications of
the GrChiteCh ,>..
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

The total loss by the Ottawa, Can
ada, fire is: Seven persons dead and
10. 900 homeless, 5000 buildings burn
ed, 5000 hands ou. OF WORK and prop.
sgsy asstEoYaa va!ssd ss sie,QQ9. OBa
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Disgusting !

Skin erupsions, which keep you
scratching, and look raw and sore.
It 10 unreAned in either sex; and gives
the impression OF unoleanness. Don't
you want to get rid Of 1t? Get 50c.
box Of Tesserias from your druggist,
or send stamps to J. T. shuptrine,
Savannah, Ga. 1t cures, without fail,
ell skin diseases. Give IL trial.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
A boy never realizes how good his mother
ls until he gets sick.
pr,.,.h Ar,.tocraov Blamed.

Many people attribute the recent reyerses OF
the British to the degeneracy OF the arlstocIacy.
The life of luxury certainly does not produce
yigor. Indigestfbe suppers, late hours, con.
slant nerve strain and lack Of exercise upset
the stomach and weaken both physical and
mental vitality. The blood that makes men
heroes must come from active, healthy stom-
achs. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters purlnes the
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and bill
ousness.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Wyoming Is the graveyard of vast
numbers Of enormous fossils. The
bones OF animals and great reptiles
that flourished in the jurassic and the
triassic period Of the earth's geologl-
cal history are now being dug out of
the sandstone strata and the shale.
Fossil mining has become quite an in
dustry in the state.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
HippOpOtamus Born in Central Park.

New York.-"Miss Murphy" the
hippopotamus in the Central Park. has
given birth to the fourth young hippo,
rotamus in the park. This new hippo
weighs about twenty pounds.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Binding Was Good, Too

Critic-oh. Mr.. Pennington, there is
one thing do so like about your nov
els. Mr.. Pennington (much pleased)-
Yes! And what is that? Critic-They
are printed in such clear type.-stray
Stories,
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Protest tho Judges Humane LCnienCy.
49,
Alexandria, "A meeting OF repre-
sentative SitlaeRg, Of Rayou Rapidss
BtlaAAOtseaA. vab4hsla a TIE court,
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

D0RTRAlTC Largest and oldest house in. tho
run nAll0 South. Twenty years in business.
Crayon, Water Celor, Pastel, sepia-all kinds-from
l.0Oup. Jobbers In frames, always In stock. Solar
Prints and Art Material OF low price AGENTS
stamp for reply. Residence, Store and Studio,
Parker Station, Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT
co., P. O. Box 80, Birmingham, Ala,
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
The Boston TranscTipT tens sfoF

The Boston Transcript Iells a story
Of man who had class Of boys in
natural history. One Of the subjects
which he took up was butterflies and
moths, and he told the children good
deal about the chrysalides and cocoons.
After he had got the boys well in
structed he showed one Of the smallest
Of them one of the cocoons and asked,
What butterfly is this the cocoon of"
Then the little boy looked up and said,
slowly and respectfully, my papa say.
that all cocoons look alike to him!"
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes; rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions. Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous. Aching, Sweating Feet,
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. At all drug
gists and shoe stores, 25 cents. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmstead,
Leroy, Ny.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

F.J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o., Props. of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by TAX
ing Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimon-
ials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of throat and lungs.-WM.
0. ENDsLEY, Vanburep, Ind, Feb. u, 1850.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing inflama-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

If we had not very rich we generally had
very happy friends about us.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Tho Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is q bottle Of GROVES TAsrELEss
CHILL TONIC 1t is simply iron and quinine In
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 5Oc
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

We refund 100 for every package Of PUT.
NAm FApELEss DYE that fails to give salts
faction. Monroe Drug Co., Unionvllle, Mo.
Sold by all druggists.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Queen and Crsscsnt in Shape,

New Orleans. The officials of the
Queen and Crescent railroad have an
nounced that ell trains over their line
would run from this city through the
recently flooded district on schedule
time. These are the first trains out
Of New Orleans over this road since o
week ago last Wednesday.
Fifth District Republicans Select Delegates
VickSburg.-The Republicans of
the 9th Louisiana district met at Del
Ia Saturday and elected J. W. Cook
Of East Carroll parish and W, W.
JohnSons of Madison as delegates to
the Philadelphia convention. Nc
Kinley'S administration was indorsed
in the resolutions and his renomina-
tion recommended.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness
after first days use ofD r. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer. g trial bottle and treatise free DR. R.
II. KLINE, Ltd, 9N Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
LOUISIANA NEWS ITEMS
A PROTEST AGAINST A JUDGES HU.
" - NAME LENIENCY.

MORroe Business Men Lack Public Spirst..-
Fifth District Republicans Meet--Monroe
High School Building Contract Annulled..
Other Items of Interest.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
Hoods
Sarsaparilla a

n had that tired feeling all the time.
I took Hoods Sarsaparilla and 1t
made me feel like new man. Ny wife
was all run down and could not do her
work. She has taken four bottles OF
Hoods and is III good health" @.
BowLEY, Manville, RI.
Hoods SavsaparIIIa is sold by all
ruggists. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Three gifts, aRgregating $I27,5O0 are made
to the University ofChicago.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Monroe.-While visitors to Monroe
appeared to be moro than satisfied
With what they saw of the celebration
Of ilremen's day and the floats which
were in line, it is o question whether
these annual affairs will be continued
unless more interest is taken In them
by the business men of the commu-
nifty. Quite large number concerns
were not represented in the line of
parade, all efforts to get them to take
part being unavailing. Some con-
tended thst they had no time to pre-
pare aoStg, while others could not be
brought to see The utility Of such dis
plays: As usual two or three men
had to shoulder the entire response
biltty;r though there was sufficient
money, collected to defray all e1-
penSeS. After the'pArade the fire de
psrtmsat; 'Sonsiiting OF hose wagon,
hook and ladder and two steam en-
gines, made an . exhibition run on De
5sird street., which was witnessed by
great:HdmberS Of persons.
UroDe 59jqxsd 20 Per Cent by the Storm.
Cliatepr7Ths: farmers speaking Of
the danags done to the crops by the
late 9sO1ls~,put lit at more than 20
per cent. ..Rhey yssy time enough'has
elapsed to prove that the cotton can
not come up26wing to the ground be-
ing pRcRsdb6 hard. Much of it will
have to be planted over, and seed is
very scarce. Much of the ground
,gill have to be rebroken. A good
portion hss not yet been plowed.
fhisNlllEake time, and1make the crop
late one. The acreage cannot be
more than lest year in cotton, which
With bad stand and late crop can
make NO increase in the crop here.
Some corn ID being worked out.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Nearly every member of the Russian
Imperial family rides bicycle.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

Montanua clipped 100000 pounds of wool
last year.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

A movement to exclude from Russia all
foreign petroleum Is on foot.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

The man who thinks he knows others. Is
great stranger to himself.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

But few men are proof against the fiattery
of pretty woman.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

What sound is sweeter than the prayer Of
q little child2
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05
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The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINrNB TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
g. W. GROVES signature is on each box. &c.
The true Democrat., 1900-05-05

One years sweepings of the British mint
yield over S. 600 in gold and silver.
The evening times., 1900-03-30
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises. ..... .5:52 An. sun sets.....6:1s PM
Moon rises. .....J.y1 An. Neon sets.........