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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10
HoRsEsl HORSES,
The auhscrli,

Fl
me subscriber would the attention OF gentlemen In
Wsnt nns horse 70 his sodinR the sable Of
Joun y rpediker, Union 0onrbe.-
LIST One bay with blsck no,n,. lsL h.ud. h,~A
weighs WV Ids hsh bred acton y--xt so~ed ana
great endurance abe win be seven yesrs old q r "a
this market Wy Sy norSo No" IN
"a one bey eeidipg, JIG hands bivh blaos points weiyh,
about lCuO Ids eight years old th,4 snrn, rs "a
strength and speed fine sctoo, "a IN eyery poin
animal, wy p''n' a p'peiIor
81 One dsppIe gray geding ls hssds htgb xet,b.
lQ0 lbs six years cid Of superior action Ans ~
nyieh upsurpsxsed Gentlemen 10 want Of family horas
will End BIN second none N"' A"'o'
~ 1ns 81, chssau geacg .essu ysss old is hands high
attention OF gentlemen roads'er family bo-.. ' "e
All the above horses sound frse s,o, nj,
blrpfshes and vice They have been With eat 80
from among hundreds of the beat In CAnsda West
VIII ind them better by AR than can be IN sny AL
.men Gall and them before purchasing ese
ALEX. 6NYDRR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

First WARD ON DECK,-THE FOLLOWING NAMED
~ gentlemen, members of the First Ward Democratic
Ward Commute met on Saturday evening MAY At the Star
Hotel No Morris street. for the purpose Of organizing for
the ensuing year Mr. John Fox unanimously elected
eharnsn John kleckoun aud Denpi. Quinn secretaries
Patrick Mcclure John Black burn John Aheru, Thomss
Burns Murphy Ps'rick Oagan, Michael Cursan, Dennis
Qnrn Johu Fox Samuel and John Hogap Thomas Ahearn
Thomas Bollsnt william lenne John Haley, Andrew Han
ley John ofeh Robert wslser. Patrick Fzsmmous Dem
mis- fsnnion James Cavansgh Gregory Doran Francis Don
nelly, Edward Walsh, Patrick James
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

d.. TIER NEW SIX DOLLAR PATENT SEWING MA
pO chine The beat and most reliable chesp sewing
chine offered In this market 1t be carried
recnie capable CT every description work MS
for household Send for circular Agents wanted
sell machues and patent rights 10 whom Inducements
will he offered Safe county amt town rights for sale
STEVENS, BARSTOW CO. 429 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

IN OkDEkFUL IMPROVEMENT IN GRAND pIAcOs-
w Steipway Sous invite arissa And the public In
TO call and eKsnine their newly iaveated ovcreng grand
piano whch. for and quality Of tone pronounced
superior to any other grand pisuo by Az who have esAe6
such 4 oodbeck. III Bagen editor Musical "a
yiew) q. G. Hul, ". A. King, ". Mason Il g. Tfrnn
Scar. a. A, Wolienhaupi A. n. Wool. many ohsre
sTEINTAY 4 soNs Nsnutsc.nrery
nd kevs tvAr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10
THE TURF.

TJNYoN COURSE, L. I-TRoTrING-os TauRsDAy,
~ May IL, At O'Clock, curse and stake OF sTo mile
hes t. in g. to wagons D. Tailman bay stallion Geo
'"' " sHAW&wHTg Proore,o-s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

MAses speedy without the eaM resrou0n Of die4
exposure or change IN SPECIFICATION 70 husaess This de
nraoe result "a obtained In from two TO days snd
pee, creates ofends the palate and
al deviation in diet eruption pursuits
"a spee.iy ss cost'sest With The production q tsorcuss
ners agent l78 broadway YORK Rsddin7 Boston, Jen.
nson slbsoy Calender Philadelphia also for sale above
celebrated Kosswssh, price - cerA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

ITO LFT-FURNIsHED PARLOR AND BEDROOM or
first toor sleo psror and bedroom second floor
and two bedrooms unfurnished third floor
for gentleman and wife single gentlemen in the smsH
house IS West Thirty third street. Terms reasonable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

U1nRE YOU PROVIDE ARTICLES FOR SUMNER USE
w don't forget 10 buy one Of howes GiApgs patent
breakers For sale by All hardware dealers Manufactured
by r. STEVENS, 20 Pearl street. up stairs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

DoARDIN9-A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY WOULD
~ rent eni Of rooms the second noor consisting OF
large front and back rooms with hot and cold between
Ley furnshed or unfnrnshed to lady and gentleman with
or without board TOR the Lady; would be party of
gentlemen Apply East Thirteenth street, house
west of broadway = -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

ENOE SALF-s THOROUGH BRED BERHsHIRE BO a
s,x mopths old just imported IRON Kuowsev Hall the
of the Earl OF Derby Gao board ship Underwrer
foot of Maiden lane Price s5D
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

EH u bhObUWAY.-ETEHANT AND HANUHt1
OiO Furnished rooms 70 let with without psrts!
Consisting OF pArlors aud bedrooms communicating
single rooms with rstes, bsas gar, &C, es,a doc
house hae been thoroughly repaired and furn, heJ.
unsurpnsscd for coavenienoe and proxmitg " bus'p'
places OF amusement Prices reasonable>
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

nor sAlS-t BLACK HORSE. FOURTEEN AVA
three quarters bands high sx old long tail p.cS
Hawk stock aylish and very nice animal Would make
peaouinl isoJs SADDLE horse Warranted IN
Aso, leather ton wagon set Of Give oured d
die and bride all last fall Apply liz sold strset
Brooklyn. " e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14
Bell Cheney SPRINGS.

mHIS delightful watering place, situated in the
Parish Of st. Landry, in beautiful rolling Piney
| Woods, distant about SO miles from Opelousas,
will be opened on the 10Th of June next, "a
for the reception Of visitors. '>4+ 's@' It'll
& These Springs are avorably known among the
people of Western Louisiana as mineral waters of
great efficiency in Chronic Diseases of various kinds
their medicinal virtues having been fully tested
by innumerable cures they have performed. RI
The services ofan excellent Cook, a good Steward
and polite and attentive Servants have beensecured
and fine, Band Of Music engaged for the season.
Two lines of Omnibusses will connect with the
Opelousas boats on and after the 18th Of June, to
take passengers to the Springs. .s
Persons visiting the above establishment may
have their letters and papers sent to them to "Ba.
you Chicot, p. 0" and we will send for them.
Board and lodging per month. 1875 90
7" e week :, 10 90
\" day .....A 200
Children and Servants, half price.
= 7s PATIN h ELAHOUSSAYE,1
June Pm PROPRIET0Rs.
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Castor Springs,
43f-a 10 MILES WEST OF COLUMBIAN ss


s33'l- 20 MILES WEST OF eoLUMBIA.) .1i sj
CATAHOULA PARISH LOUISIANA.
IA RS. ANDERSON & son respectfully
Hi announce to their numerous friends f5A
LII and all other seekers Of Itisf$,
Health, Pleasure and Recreation i8sle
that they have newly fitted up their establishment
at the Castor Springs and are prepared to
offer better accommodations than ever to those who
feel disposed to pay them visit. The water pos.
sesses the very finest medical properties, as many
heretofore afflicted with Dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
Jaundice, and other functional and organic dis.
eases can testify.
The SPRINGS are situatedin pleasant, health
full, Pine Valley region, with an abundance Of
Game, and every facility will be afforded
to chase and kill the silver footed deer. s
The roads are good from almost any point,
North, Jouth, East or West.
There are lighthouses provided for those who
desire to test the efficacy of the water by bathing,
and those who desire amusements will be furnished
with BALL ROOMS, BALL ALLEYS, &c.
The proprietors are distinguished for their un.
wearied attention to the happiness and comfort Of
their guests, and their charges are more moderate
than most places Of similar resort.
June 9Th, lS59.-6m
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14

b The next great staple, almost exclu.
sively the product Of our own State; il
summed up as follows: tsFa
SUGAR-The Sugar crop has been large
although the yield was reduced by The
disastrous overflow which took place in
the spring Of 1858, and by an early fall
frost, which led planters to cut and wind.
row their cane in the early part Of No,
vember. From these causes; a loss Of
probably 10000 hhds. has been sustained
that from the overAows alone being es.
timated at full $4,000. Still, the product
has been larket .thsnin any previous year,
except in 1858, when Il aonoanted "a
nearly 100000 hhds. aaf
Table Is gives the production of each
parish for the last two years, with the
total crop, as estimated by Mr.. p. 4,
Champonier, in his annual reports.
/ Table ~ exhibits the total crops Of Lou
isiana Sugar during the last ~ years
The receipts Of Louisiana Sugar at New
Orleans during the commercial year end
ing today, embrace Q5B, 81 | hhds against
2o2, 1921 last year, 62,314 the year Before
and 165,e20 in 1860. The export.
have been l01,g22 hhds., against 81, S2i
last year, 1926 the year before, anl
51,s1f in 1S55-b6. The stock oi
hand in the State is about 5000 hhds.
against 1900 at the close oflast year.
The year opened with : small stock aht
full prices, fair to fully fair ranging !
9aslc. per ID, but . large decline soon fol
lowed, and during the he4t three month
the ruling tates we're 5aa6c. per ID. Al
advance Of about 1c. was realized in Jat
nary, but subsequently the tendency w
downward; and in May and June th
range was 54a5a and &c. PCT ID. Ii Jul,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14
INSTR UCTTON IN FRENCH.

IT BERTE ST ANGE who has been engaged as
H. teacher Of French in the families Of General
Ii. Thomas and DR.. Casson of this Parish, and
who can furnish all desirable testimonials Of his ex.
perienoe and ability, desires an engagement in
Rapides or an adjoining parish he will teach
Latin, French, Spanish, the redments Of English
and Arithmetic. His method of teaching is thor
ough and exact. June 20, lS59.--tf
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14
COMMERCE OF OUR METROPOLIS,

In accordance with ancient custom the
Delta of the LIST September issues an nAn.
nual Commercial Statement" being a
summary of the movements of domestic
produce for the year ending Aug. 81, as
indicated by the trade Of New Orleans.
Though unable togive the report in full,
we extract some of it's leading items:
Corros-The receipts Of Cotton at this port du.
ring the year have been l,77S,7ss bales, including
lol 200 from Mobile and the seapor.s Of Florida
and Texas. Thee1portso Of the year have embraced
1,777, 1863 bales Of which ss4,ess to Great Britain
25e, 1914 to France, 1872 l0l to thenorth Of Europe
1882 to other foreign ports, and 1854 to do.
nestle ports North. The stock remaining on hand
this day. including all in presses and pickeries, and
on ship board not cleared is 2s,542 bales. The
receipts at this port last year were l,e7s2sl bales
including los,o4e from Mobile and the seaports Of
Texas and Florida. The exports last year en-
braced 1850 17s bales Of which $3.50 bales to
Great Britain, 2se, 2s7 to France, 1857 to the
north Of Europe, 1854 to other foreign ports,
and 1es,742 to domestic posts North. Anincrease
is thus shown Of bales IN the total receipts
at this port, decrease Of 20 9ls in the exports to
Great Britain, an increase Of 2o,s07 to France.
s,54S to the north Of Europe, Of 2l,s9s to other
foreign ports, and 32,670 to domestic ports.
80.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14

-. = ! : 80 = 49, II WI
Prime and CHOICE. &. -. I. .6ia1
Centrifugal, etc. ........... 20 as
Refined .. 80. ..83a9
Table III gives the range for fair to-
fully fair for each month during the last
two years; g
The imports Of foreign Sugar during
the year have been light, embracing 0l4
hhds. and 1876 bbls. and boxes from
Cuba, and $40 boxes ard bags from Bra.
I'll, against last year 1928 hhds. and
boxes and bbls. from the West
Indies, and 80 boxes and baga from
Brazil. 4 I'll
MoLAssEs-Mr. Champonier estimates
the yield Of Molasses for the year at about
- ,S37, 100 gallons, against Is, 57s, 100 last
year, showing an increase Of 5,S0S, 80
gallons. i
The receipts st this port during tho
year from the interior, embrace about
353, I9s bbls., against 1871, ll9 laat yea.,
and s4,57l the year preceding. Tho *.
ports have been l45.S48 bbls., sgainst
lSs,S2l last year and S4,ss1 the year
before. y 4ss fss4s gss1s
The market opened in September 1t Sic.
per gallon for prime reboiled, and ad-
vanced during the month to 33a34c., but
fell Of in October 70 26a27c., advancing
again to S2a34c. in February, and to eta
$780, in May. The rates declined la6c. in
June, but advanced in July to 3Sa40o.,
fell off again in August about &C., and
close at 36a3sc. per gallon.
Table % shows the rates for,prime and
eplantation reboiled at the beginning
Of each month during the last two years.
The receipts Of foreign Molasses in tho
United States for the year ending Decem.
Der 81, 1858, were 2e.552,064 gallons,
against total receiptin 1857 of2e, 498,5l7
gallons, and the total consumption Of this
description in 1858 was 24,195,374 gal.
Ions, against consumption Of foreign in
1857 Of 23.266,444 gallons.
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HORSE SHOEING and -
BLACRyNMIIIHZNG. g

MFR. J. NJ. RUMMELL takes pleasure in inform
l ing the public that he is permanently located
lvl here and has established his Blacksmith Shop
on Third Street, in the rear Of the Ice House. he
will pay special attention to Horse-Shoeing, and
promises entire satisfaction to planters and Others
~ Those who wish to have their horses well,
safely and neatly shod, will do we'll to give me a
call. s May II, lS59-ly
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PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, At
From Hymns of the Ages.
: EVENING PRAYER, gtls..

A From Hymns of the Ages.
EVENING PRAYER. gs,
Icome to Thee tonight, Sa
In my lone closet where no eye can see, ID,
And dare to crave an interview with thee,
Father Of love and light
Softly the moonbeams slide s assa
On the still branches Of the shady trees, s5a
While the sweet sounds ofev'ng on the gentle breez
Steal through the slumbering vine.
Thou gav'st the calm reppse ls
That rests on all-the air, the birds the flower,
The human spirit in its weary hour,
Now at the bright days close. '7. '.
IT'S Natures time for prayer: e 5
The silent praises Of the glorious sky,
And the easshs orissas profound and high,
10 heaven their breathingr bear. t.'o
aoa With them my soul would bend 80.
In humble reverence at Thy holy throne,
Trusting the merits Of Thy Son alone 81 =
Thy sceptre to extend. z 'S
III this day have striven
With Thy blest spirit, or have bowed the knee
To aught Of earth, in weak idolatry, + =
Ipray to be forgiven. asa ais
If in my heart has been
An unforgiving thought, or word, or look.
Though deep the malice which scarce could brool
Wash me from the dark sin. .ig sie
If have turned away,
From grief or suffering which / might relieve,
Careless the cup Of water cen to give, fa1,.
Forgive me, Lord, Ipray. 5j
And teach me how to feel ''e'
Ny sinful wanderings with deeper smart, s>s
And more ofmercy and Of grace impart as
7 Ny sinfulness to heal
Father my soul would bs
Pure as the drops Of ewes unsullied dew, iiFsH
And az the stars whose nightly course 10 true,
ts.i So would be to Thee.
@.' Not for myself alone, ' y So = .|'7
Would I these blessings Of Thy love implore, "a
But for each penitent the widetearth DER,
Whom Thou hast called Thine own.
And for my hearts best friends, sf
Whose steadfast kindness Ger my painful years
Has watched to sooth Affections griefs and tears
Ny warmest prayer ascends. - k.ts.8
y Should Ger their path decline 7#
The light Of giadness, or Of hope or health,
Be Thou the solace, and their Joy, and wealth,
Ashley have long been mine.
And now, 0 Fatherl take ed. a..
The heart cast with humble faith on Thee
And cleanse it's depths from each impurity,
Formy Redeemer's sake.
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.

WI B. LEWIS. JNo c. LEWIS. EDWARD T. tEwIs.
TYHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be-
L tween Messrs. W. B. & J. G. Lewis, is this day
dissolved, and new one substituted therefor be-.
tween Messrs. W. B., J. G. l. Il. T. Lewis, who
will practice their profession in the parishes Of Ra
pdes, Avoyelles, Natchitoches and Catahoula.
Alexandria. Feb 23 '59-ly
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14
CHEAP FOR CASH

FL HOOD SHORI PAPER!
Groceries !! Groceries !! J.!
THE subscriber on Front Street, n1
opposite the Ferry Landing, aHa
having removed from his old stand, one door be-
low, into 0. W. Valleys building, still keeps on
hand very general and complete assortment of
Family and Plantation Groceries,
such as are usually applied for in this Market con-
sisting, among many other articles, Of 5.
Sides Shoulders and Hams;
COrned Beef, Of excellent quality,
Salt, Flour, Sugar and Coffee, Tea;
Tobacco, Mackerel, Sardines,
Cheese, Lard, Soap, Can
i dies, Yeast Powders
CrOckery ware, i6
Drandies, Whisky. Wines and
COrdials. Irish Potatoes,
Onions, &C.
+. "Prompt customers and low percentage" is the
proper motto. Goods might be sold much lower
in Alexandra, if merchants were not compelled to
tack on extra percentage to cover the losses from
bad sales; Ihave determined to abandon that sys.
tenn, and hereafter, sell only for CASH or SHORT
GOOD PAPER, by which plan shall be able to
sell LOWER and make more money than those
who follow a different practice.
June 8, ls5s-y JACOB WALKER.
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JOHN CLUNEY.
800 REWARD |.

$iO0 REWARD
)oMA M from R "Grighton" plantation, a
on iensas River, parish of Condordia, ar
a.a,s s9e ,s IN March last, two negro men ~
description: 's' Vi 'h' io"o"ins
III. SaARLEs is twenty-three or four wears Of age.
nne,ghs about 40 pounds, s feet a inohas bieb
s ssn, complexion, rather down look and speaks
slowly when spoken to- 'N 'rAN'
,b MaG Is twenty-five or six years old. weighs
eou uus 100 pounds, feet or 10 inches high lsbt
sssH ,ps xlon speaks quick when spoken to he Is
II, Ieward OF one hundred dollars will be given
h, ;e,e apprehension and delivery to the subser;
w. Nascaez, or fifty dollars each, separately.
''-m TH0S. II. STANTON.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14

Rsscsspss and exports Of Cotton at New 0slsan, each
= year for ZIeMty.three years.
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the rates advanced to 6Aa7c., but spbse.
qucntly fell off tos4asic. per ID. and with
in the last few days to the range d our
quotations, as follows:
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DrufRBaiuttal Carba.

- v N . r I @ Il .a. -
MERCER CANFIELD, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
Ih OR Az LAW, AND NOTARY PUBLIC, will practice
MI his profession in this and the adjoining Pa
FISHES. Office on second street, opposite Court
Yard Square, ore door below McCloskey'S store.
Office at Alexandria, La. aplS
y. oRsBORN. W. p. SHROPSHIRE.
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Production Of Sugar IN each PdTish IL he ssss
too years. are4
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II Il u III 7 " E R Y
and examine our Prices before sending theirorders
or work elsewhere, as we are prepared to do all
work in our line Of business as CHEAP, we think
as can be done elsewhere. # 's
tB Orders from abroad promptly attended TO-
and thankfully received.
H- All work done by US, warranted to give en-
tire satisfaction. u.s., I
We are Agents for che house of
w. r. DUNLAP & CO.,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and we are prepared to furnish
Boilers, Engines, and every description of
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-14

Total az. -. ,2VB SB1, 29b 1,3V4 9ly,6W
Of this total Of s62,296 hhds. soS,411
were brown Sugar, made BY tho old pro-
cess, 44,5fS refined, clarified, etc., and
$3.50 Cistern Bottoms. The weight Of the
crop is estimated by Mr. Uhomponief u
al3, 100000 pounds, against sol, eoo,1oo
pounds last year. 80
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1859-07-21

If and his Progeny.-If everybody
would mind just his own business, there
would he more business done.
II there were fewer novels in the world
there would he fewer numskulls.
If the mistress would scod less, she
would have less need of scolding.
If YOU often charge servants with lying,
they will soon become liars, if they are not
60 already.
II students would read less, and think
more, there would be a larger number Of
really great men in our community.
II my child were to he shoc-black all
his life, I'll give him classical education.
If young ladies now-a-days did not be-
come women at thirteen, men would have
better wives.
If you want TO get rich, work hard and
spend little.
If you want to render your husband un-
happy, blame him for every thing he does,
right or wrong; scold him for doing this or
that, before you know whether lie did it,
Christian Index.
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ALPHABETICAL QUERIES.

Why is tho letter A like u mcliG
ian! Bccausce it is in tho middle Of
/ dav.
/ Why is the letter l5 like hot fire {! Be
cause il makes oil boil.
Why is the letter G like ihc ocean :? BE.
cansc it makes the sea.
Why is the letter ID like fallen angel
because 10y association with evil it becomes
Il devil.
Why is the let,el l. like the end of
time: Because i: is the beginning Of clcr-
nifty.
Why is the letter L like death Because
it makes all fall.
Why is the letter G like wisdom? ? Be-
cause it IS the beginning of greatness and
goodness.
Why is the letter ii like the dying words
Of John Quincy Adams? because it is the
end of earth.
Why is the letter like tho American
revolution Because it is tho beginning of
Independence.
Why is the letter like the end of
Spring? because It is the beginning Of
June.
Why is the letter X like pigs tail =? Be
cause it is the end of pork.
Why is the letter J. like young lady
giving away her sweetheart to another
Because it makes over lover.
Why is the letter NJ like the first glass
Of rum? Because it is the beginning of
misery.
Why Is Tho letter n like 4 newly
married woman? because it is the end Of
maiden.
Why is tho letter O like courayeou,
wosncn'in disguise? because it makes her !,
hero.
Why is the letter p like two winds
meeting? Because it makes air pair
Why is the letter @ like a King. BE,
cause it is attached TO the Queen.
Why is tile letter II like a treaty
ratified? Because it is the end o.
war.
Why is the letter S like the end oi
hogs! Iecausc it is the beginning of sau
sages.
Why is the letter Z like victory? Because
it is the end Of conquest.
Why is the letter l. like fragrance ,
because it is in the centre Of bud.
Why is the letter Y like two extremes ?
iccausc 1t is the beginning Of vice and vr-
tue.
Why is tho letter w like a diving
Cl,is,ian! because it is the end of sor.
row.
Why is the letter y like il scoldine wife !
!;ecausc it is cross.
Why is the letter y like sight? because
" is the centre Of eye.
Why is the letter Il like 81 because i,
"n," Gn).
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FAMILY SEW MACHINES.
NEW STYLES-PRICES FROM $50 TO 1925.
EXTRA cHARGEoF S. FOR mEMMErs.

These Machines sew from two spools, MS pur
chased from the Store, requiring no re w,ndinp
of thread they Hem. Fell. Gather, und Stitch
in superior style, finishing each scar, by their
own operation, without recourse to the hand
needle. us is required by other machines They
will do better and cheapers ewing than seams
trcss can, even il she works for one cent an hour
and are, unquestonTbir, the best Machines. in
the market for family sewing, OH account of
their simplicity, durability, ease Of management,
and adaptation to nll varieties Of family sewing
executing either heavy or fine work with equal fa.
clity, and without special adjustment.
AS evidence ei the unquestioned superiority
of their Machines, the Grover g. BAKER SEWING
MACHINE COMPANY beg leave TO respectfully re-
fer TO the following