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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12
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The Disadvantages Of Obscuri.y.


1t is fact not agreeable to con-
template that a very considerable
part of the, American people desire
to live and grow rich withoutlthe la
Dor which produces things of real
value to the community, and it is
beyond question that much of the
depravity and lack of manly honor,
or which every one complains, are
consequent upon this desire of the
more intelligent and influential class
es in society. Even young men and
young women, educated at public
expense, shun work which might
harden the integuments of their fin
gers, and are willing to sacrifice gen.
uine self,respect and sense of JUS
tice in order to escape useful occu-
pations.
The evil effects Of this dislike of
productive work are intensified by
an ardent desire TO appear eonspicu-
Gus among their fellow-men. In
many cases, this ambition is merit
ed, and men prefer a bad or ridicu-
lous notoriety to a respectable OBJ
security, and those who have pecuni-.
airy means are generally willing to
buy their way into important public
positions. e aa s1'i
1t is natural that intelligent minds
should dread obscurity, and when
fame is acquired by really merito-
rious conduct, the effort to win it is
commendable. "To gain noble ends
by noble means'' excites true admi-
ration, and the example is beneficial
to society, but too many reflect, as
does Richard in thetragedy, when he
perceives the crimes he must commit
to win a crown.
Fame, not more survives from good than
evil deeds,
The aspiring youth who fred the Ephe-
sian dome,
Outlives in famo the pious, fool who
built it,"
Superior minds may hope by per-
sistent and energetic effort to accom-
plish something which may make
them known to the we'll informed fu-
ture of manhood, and secure for
them a record in history; but unfor-
tunately the number of those who
are willing to incur a life of mental
or physical toll to crafty a worthy
ambition is small when compared
with the large number who are ready
to advance themselves by unscrupu-
lous means. The great advantage
which the possessor of wealth has
over his less fortunate neighbors.
even when the latter have more mer-
it, is exceedingly discoursging, and
may be regarded as one of the chief
obstacles in the way of establishing
institutions upon truly republican
basis. .ma
In the strife for political distinc-
tioa, there can be no real equality
between the man of wealth and the
possessor of small means, and the
chief cause of the troubles and moral
evils under which our country is
suffering arises from the despair Of
those who perceive how unequal is
the contest with more fortunate RI
walls, and recognize the necessity Of
resorting to unfair efforts to over
come the DISPARITY Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12

Some years ago race was run at
the Hague, in Holland, which. for its
novelty, excited more than ordinary
interest. 1t was between a fast trot-
ting horse and full grown hog; dis
lance, six English, miles.
The circumstances which led to
this unique trial Of speed were as fol-
lows. At a club at the Hague a
young member expatiated upon the
beauty, symmetry and extraordinary
speed of a trotting, horse he had that
day purchased, expressing an eager
desire to get up match, to prove
the superior qualities Of his horse.
A gentleman remarked:
81 have a hog which 1 would not
hesitate to run against him."
PeaIs of laughter greeted this
strange proposal, to which, when
partially subsidized, the owner of
"grunty' quietly interposed:
''WeIl, gentlemen, 1 now challenge
to run my hog Nero against that
gentleman's fast trotter, in harness,
six En- ,lish miles, provided that the
horse carry two persons, and that
fourteen days time be allowed me
for training my ANIMAL"
agreed" agreed" resounded
all round; for the joke was deemed
too good and too novel to give it the
go-by.
1t was agreed that the match
should come of that day fortnight,
at L o'clocd A. NJ, precisely; and
the beautiful avenue leading from
the Hague to the seashore at Schev-
eningen was selected as the course.
The news Of this extraordinary
match for a trial of speed between a
fast trotting horse and full-grown
porker, spread like wildfire, and
caused the most intense excitement
among the people, all eager to see the
fun. The day was anxiously looked
for, and the training of Nero began.
On tue first day poor Nero 8
starved, strict orders having been
given by his owner that no one
should feed him, himself alone at
tending to that matter. On the Sec
ond day Nero was pretty sharp set,
when punctually at II o'clock, his
master made his appearance.
A rope was securely fastened to
one of his trotters, and his master
drove him with many a kick and
forcible persuasion all the way over
the course to Scheveningen, where
he fed him upon a scanty meal of
two behring's which Nero ravenously
devoured, after which he had to trot
back to the Hague.
1t may be proper here to remark
that the hog prefers fish to any other
kind of food.
On third day Nero felt perfectly
ravenous; but he had to bide his
time, and his master had to resort to
the strictest hog discipline to start
him off when, at IL o'clock, he pre-
sented himself to drive him over the
course.
After liberal and energetic ap-
plication of the booted foot and a
little loud and angry discussion be,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12
Our poet' Gur,1er -Selettea
BLOWING BUBBLES.
BY f. II. NJ.

AS loitered through the village,
| saw children at their play,
Blowing bubbles in the sunshine
From penny pipe of clay.
[ had passed them with greeting,
But their gladness charmed me so,
That turned to watch the bubbles
Sailing through the summers glow.
Though they seemed not half so bril-
liant
AS in boyhood had blown,
When the smallest of my bubbles
Ofleld rainbow Of its own,
Yet my little friends grew merry
AS each tinted, air-blown toy
Floated upward, and the baby
Clapped its chubby hands for Joy.
And the girl-her arms outstretching,
AS fbegging them to stay
Said, ''Hm sorry, oh, so sorry,
They so quickly fade away!"
But her brother looked right manly
AS he shouted with delight,
sit is easy, very easy,
10 blow others just as bright!'
And he blew with such good fortune
That, before his task was done,
You might count score of bubbles
Floating gaily in the sun.
Then her eyes with pleasure sparkled,
AS the crystal phantoms played,
And she quite forgot her sorrow
That they each so quickly fade.
And she, paused where 1 was resting
In the shadow of a yew,
And in tones Of laughing wonder cried,
= Cant you blow bubbles. tool"
AS knew not how to answer,
There left them at their play,
Blowing bubbles in the sunshine,
From a penny pipe of clay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12
NOTICE..

OFEICE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIREC.)
TORS FOR RAPIDEs PARISH,
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Nov. %, 1877.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH A RESO-
Il luton of the Parish Board of
School Directors, passed at its meeting
on the 25tI day Of November, the
Public Schools throughout the Parish
will he closed during the months Of
December and January.
JULIUS LEVIN,
B. TURNER, President.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12
Extraordinary Race.

PIG BEATING A RACE-HORsE.
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ID OGERS' ENGLISH TABLE AND
Ia POCKET CUTLERY. LADIES'
SCISSORS and OTHER FINE GOODS
KEPT BY HENRY ST. JOHN.
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For this extraordinary perform
ance, Nero was rewarded with q
pailful of behring's, which, having
feasted upon to his hearts content,
he waddled back to Hague.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-12-12
TYLER'S

Diamond Goods Gold and
Silver Watches<i Fine Jew
elry, Sterling Silver and
Plated Ware. Diamonds re-
set in the latest style, and
Jewelry made to order by
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Watches and Jewelry re-
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lis Canal Street.
New Orleans.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-31
A BABY WITH A HORSES FACE,

A male ohllu, iOur months old, was
taken by its mother, Mrs. Margaret
O'Hara, to the Eastern District Hospi-
tai, OF Brooklyn, Thursday, to be ope-
rated ON for mallormation of the face,
which gave 1t somewhat the appearances
of d horse. An elongatIon OF the nasal
bones, which sWelled out toward the
chin, and met the lower lip, which was
thus depressed, gave the appearance OF
two large nostriIs. The resemblance
was increased by the stertorous breath
ing of the child. DR.. Brady had the in.
fant put under the influence Of chluro-
form, and in about hall an hour handed
the child back to its mother with a mouth,
nose and nostriLS-an ugly-looking
child, but still with child's face. The
flesh was cut from the protuberance,
and the bone was broken Off to lLe
length OF an ordinary nose. The cuticle
and nesh 30 cut away were formed iuLo
Lhe base OF the nose, holes being made
for the nostrlls. The large cavernous
opening then seen was bridged across 70
make an upper lip by joining the two
cheeks. Mrs. OHara said the cause of
the deformity was an ante-natal shook,
received through neIghbor who was
driving horse. Her husband is labor,
ing man, and they have four otner bflgnt
ch1lAren, from TWO TO nine years OF age.
Inc deiormed child is hearty, healthy
infant, and 1T is thought will survive the
operatlon.-lN. Y. Tribune.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-31
4 TRAGIC TEST.

singular murder case awaiting trial
in lndiu mas gwen rise to much legal
discussion as to whether the circum-
stances Justified the charge. A juggler,
VINO alleged tuat he possessed some
power which rendered him "bulet-
proof" invited the prisoner i'll the case
TO am at MIN with loaded musket, as
suring him that he might do SO with
out the slightest fear uf producing any
painful results. The prisoner accep oil
the KIND Invitation, aud with loaded
musket, presented to hi m by the jugtlar,
Immediately sent bullet through his
mead. 1t Is urged that, as there was no
intention on the part OF the prisoner
to XIII the deceased, the charge OF mur-
der can not be maintained. The jusgler
was thoroughly confident OF ais InVul-
nerabllity, and several of his relations
who we're to be called as Witnesses for
the defense were prepared to prove
That, although several times shot az be-
fore, lie was never hurt. A similar case
occurred Ill England a few years ago.
wizard at one uf the thea ers begged
one Of the audience as a favor to tre
gun at MIN. Tue spectator. thus invited,
loaaeu the gun with charge Of shot he
had brought with him for the express
purpose OF testing crucially the alleged
lnvuInerability OF the wizard. Tne re.
suit was painful III the extrsme-tUe
wizards lace was peppered with shot.
ana the spectator Wuo tired the gun was
gwen into the custody Of the police.
Doth narrowly escaped deatu-one by
the gun and the other by the gallows.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-31
The Courts.
COMMON PLEAS.

May Healy against the Miami Savings
Bank and others. Thomas Powell
against the same. These two suits were
tried together, involving one question
the ownership of fund in bank. Case
in progress.
K. L. Agin against The Cooperative
Land and Building Association. In
this case a motion for new trial was
overrued provided the plaintiff would
remit S6S interest found by the jury on
the plaintiffs first cause of action.
POLICE.
Drunkenness - Pat. Jordou, IS and
costs; Andrew Ga1eny, IS and costs
John Hammond, So and costs; Martin
Nee, $50 and 80 days.
Petit Larceny-H. Saunders, $25:
Thos. Collins, two charges, 5000 and
80 days; Andrew Jacobs, Mary Balds,
$50 ana 80 days.
Di-orderly Conduct-M. Hartley
Peter Hoy, Alexander Greso, 50 and
costs; Edward Moss, $40 and costs; Jose.
phine and Mary Drinkers, IS and costs
Thomas shalvey, dismissed.
Assault and Battery-Mary OverGine,
Coh w n RoAuSt d v. NC NJ anon,
continued to August 3. bail S5OA Philip
Davis, SIS and costs; George Pleper, Ed.
ward Fi-her, John Mayor, Thomas
Mayor, $40 and costs; Gustav Kuehnel
coatinued for two weeks; Barney Hill
continued TO August 7; james Flaherty
dismissed; John Crown, SIS.
Miscellaneous-John Gradorf VIOLA
ting market ordinance, costs; Josephine
Oberm1er, ihcorrigibility; August Sla.
gle, cutting with intent to Kill, con.
tinued to August 7th; Thomas Warner
careless driving, dismissed; Susan
Young, permitting noise and disorder,
So; John Perry, abusing family, cor.
tlnued to the 31st; VIM. Davis, va.
grancy, $50 and 80 days; James Kelley,
same, $5O and 30 days.
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as the nature OF the fallen structure per-

as the nature or the fallen structure per-
mitted.
"rhe trestle bents upon which the
truss bridge was supported were about
1871 feet apart. The posts, OF which
there were only two In each bent, were
of poplar, 7 Inches square. In some
Instances we tailed to find any planks
or siils under the bottom of the posts.
The posts seemed to be placed on the
sand Of the Miami River. Each bent
was composed OF two posts, the lower
part being % feet high ana the upper
part Il feet 8 inches. At the junction of
the parts the upper post was
simply placed on top Of the
lower posts, without a cross-brace or
other tie to keep it in place; two nails
driven into each post were the only con-
neoting ties; no framing OF any kind
was done to hold the pieces together or
prevent them from moving from each
other. No longitudinal braces between
the bents consisted. There were no
braces in either OF the two parts OF the
bent to prevent them from spreading.
There were two diagonal braces from
the center of the bent to the posts
bolted at each end, but had no influence
in preventing the spreading of the posts
when weight was placed on the top.
The posts In our opinion were broken
by the tall and not by any crushing
weight except at the shoulders Of the
posts marked A and B on plan (Which
was submitted with this report) where u
mortise OF two inches had been made,
thus diminishing the sectional area and
weakening the post. We noticed at each
shoulder that the post had split
from the weight OF the bridge striking
the post at a consid cradle angle. In
consequence of the latter given to the
posts, the principal weight OF the bridge
rested on those shoulders. Had the false
work been properly braced and fastened
at the junotion of the upper and
lower posts with longitudinal aud hori-
sOntal braces, this would have pre-
vented them moving on each other
Ia any direction. Ii sflls were placed
across the bottom posts, properly con.
Meeting with them, they would have
prevented them from sinking into the
sand and spreading at the base and the
accident avoided.
"Our opinion Is that the bridge fell
because or the spreading OF the posts
at the bottom anu the insecure manner
in which the two posts OF each bent
were constructed.
"WM. HALPIN,
81. +. MERRILL"
The testimony of several witnesses
was Then taken, and the inquest oontln.
ued until this evening.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-31

Sc 2Oa6 So; white wheat extra, So 4Oa6 65I
fancy, 80 70aS 50; extra Ohio, So 90a5 25; 1T.
LOUIS, S5 90al0 90; Minnesota patent, IS lJal0.
Rye -four steady at "a Tja5 To- Corn-meal
dull: Western, SO l5a3 so. Wheat quiet and
firm: old ungraded shebOygan spring, 81 5TsS;
No. Minnesota spring, 81 TO; No. 9 winter red
Western, September, 81 40al 4OH; No. 2
spring, September, 81 80. Rye quiet. Barley
nominal Malt quiet. Corn higher and
fairly active: ungraded Western, mixed
59a63c; steam, mixed, 6la62lSc: white " est
ern, poor, Coo. Oats are dull: mixed Western
and State, S0a57 &c; white Western do, S1Xa
soc. Hay unchanged. Hops are quiet and un-
changed. Coffee quiet and slealy: Rio, car
goes, l6xa2O4c, gold; jobbIng, l66a2lKc, gold.
sugar heavy and quiet fair to good refining,
S4a9Hc; prime, 9kc; refined, l1all%c Mo-
lasses dull and unchanged Rice in
moderate demand: Louisiana, 5xa7c;
Carolina, 8a7c. Petroleum dull: crude, 7hc;
refined, i8%c. Tallow firm at SXaS Bloc.
Strained resin quiet at 81 S0al 50. Spirits
turpentine firm at 32e. Eggs dull: Western,
l4al5&c Pork dull aud lower at $l4 %, Au-
gust, Sl4 lbal4 70. Beef quiet: Western long
clear mIddles, l7Kc. Lard heavy: New prime
steam, y97ta aa9.30o; old, 9.4Oa9.4 .46c. Butter
heavy: Western. lOa22c Cheese dull at 5alOkc.
" hIsky quiet: 81 Is asked
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SouChong 4ga90c; Green-Hv vson 3Ia90c, Young
Tyson 3boaSl, Imperial 40caSl, and Gunpowder
6OcaSl 10 per lb.
TlNNERS' STOCK--Moderate trade and
prices steady with no material change. We
quote: ZInc-slaD, per 10. Ease; sneet, 7ka9c
block-tin, 2OazSc; copper ingots, z2c; bottoms.
3Sc; braliers' snS2c; tin-plate QXl, per box,
WOODEN WARE-QuieL and steady at
previous prices. We quote: WashbOards,
81 65al 75; buckets, 2-hoops, 81 50al 60;
TUBS, NO. l, So b0a7 90; No. q 50 5Oa6 00;
No. 3, "a j0a5 0U per dozen, auu nests, Ss. So
as 55; chuIns, No. !, 50 81; NO. 2, SsbU. and No.
3. 81 80 per dozen.
WOOL-The demand is only moderate and
the market Is quiet and easy, but without
any essential change in prices. We quote:
Unwashed, fine merinO, 2la22c; clothing Aa26c;
medium delaine, 21a29c, long comDIng, S2a3jc.
Washed, medium 1eeces. 3Oa35c; fine fleeces,
35a4lc; delaine fleeces. 3ba sc; long cOmbing,
4Oa42; tub-washed, S3a39c, and pulled, 2Sa3JC
per Id.
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KY, are visiting Regent Bowman, at

KY, are visiting Regent Bowman, at
Ashland.
Miss Sue Higgins and Miss Lucy Nc
Farland, OF this city are visiting Mrs.
Humphreys at Midway.
The Kentucky Association will CON-
mence their 1all meeting on the 18th OF
September, continuing six days.
The speaking at the Courthouse last
night by Thomas j. Bush, the Demo-
cratic nominee to represent the city OF
Lexington In the Lower House of the
Legislature, and l.. p. Tarlton, the Re-
publican nominee, was largely attended.
On Saturday, while four young ladies,
the Misses Corbin, OF this city, were
driving IN lot on Parker's Mill Road,
the horse began to kick and threw the
young ladies out, inficting some serious
wounds. MIR. JOnn Bruce and Mr.. Will.
Bright were passing and went to their
assistance, together with MIR. Frazier,
the Deputy Sheriff, and brought the
young ladies to town.
WEST COvINGTON, KY.
The Forest Dramatic Club of this
town will give an entertainment at the
Town Hall on the 7th prox. for the bene.
MT OF st. AIMS Parochial School, The
entertainments given by the above
named Club heretofore are sufficient to
warrant a crowded house. The even.
ing's pleasure will close with q grand
hop, and, ladies and gentlemen, dopt
you forget it. There are only few more
tickets left.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

MOBILE. July 8l.--Cotton weak mlddlipg
l0xc.
WILMINGTON July 3l.-spirlts turpentlne
quiet al SOC.
CLEVELAND. July 81. - Petroleum quiet
standard wntte, III lost, i2Xc.
CHARLESTON. >. C.. July 31.-Cotton stead
ier: Middling n5lc. low mludllng l2Hc, .oou
ordinary f2c.
OsyEGo, July 31.-Wheat: Extra white
Michigan declined: No. Milwaukee club
81 80. Corn dull: No. oedO, SOC.
BOSTON. July 3l.-Flour quiet and steady.
Corn scarce and firm. Oats firm and un-
changed. Hay quiet: Prices range Sl5a2O.
MEMPHIS, July 81 Flour firm: cnoice fam
ilY. S9a9 So Corn nrm at 65 t66c IN store. Oats
weak al 50a5Tc in store. Pork quiet at Sis UO
Lard quiet: Lierce, lOc; keg, llc Bacon hrm
at 6AasAaeISc. BhSglng is nomMally un-
changed.
NASHVILLE, July Sl-FlOur: Fancy SO 50
choice family 80 w, extra fmily IS 50, family
IS 20, superiine 81 10. Corn: Loose 45c, sacked
55a55c. Wheat: " hlte 81 4Oal 10, red 81 30al 80
Cotton: Ordinary &c, good ordinary eye, gooi
nliddllng lO1c. Whisky: Robertson County
81 60a3 w, Lincoln County 81 75a3 w, Bourbon
81 I5a5 30. hlgnWines 81 "A.
MILWAUKEE, July 3l.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat unsettled: Opened NC low-
Ell, and closed firm: NO. 2 Milwaukee, s. 84k;
August. 81 ls4; September, 81 II: No. Mil
Il ac
Oats weaker: No. 2, 141c, Rye quiet ana
weak: No. l, 65c. Barley nominally un-
changed: MOI spring, zoe; September, 70aT2c
No. spring, acc. Lake. freights: Wheat to
Buffalo, 3hc.
PITTsBURG. July 3i.-Wheat nomira al: white
and amber Ohio and Indiana. IN elevator, 81 95
az %; choice rel winter, 81 S5al 80; mixed, in
lots. 81 65al u. Corn: yellow shelIed, in ele-
vator, bSd60c; high mixed, 56a5Sc: low do, 5ja
66c; ear, prime yellow on track, 6la62c; mixed,
57aj9c. Oats in fair supply and heavy: white,
44a4Gc; light, 42a43c; mixed, 41a42c. Rye
wanted, aud nominal at 7UaI5c,
LOUISVILLE. July 3l-Flour dull and un-
changed Wheat hrmer but not quotably high
er. Corn dull: white 55c, mixed 5Sc. Rye
mixed 33c. Pork steady and unchanged. Bulk
meats firm at 5ka7Aa7Ac. Bacon hrmer at
6aS l0aS.5Oc. Sugar-Cured hams steady and
hrm at logan &c. Lard steady ana un-
changed. whisky quiet at 81 0S. BaggIng
quiet at lSal3Jac. Tobacco steady aud un-
changed.
BALTIMORE. July 31.-Flour is quiet, firm
and unchanged. Wheat dull and lower: No.
Yves, era winter red, August delivery, 81 4Ok
epLembef, Il SSA. Corn dull and lower:
Western mixed. spot and july, 65c; August
and september, 6l4ac; steamer. so. Cat, Gul-
ct and unchanged. Eye nominally unchanged
hay dull ana unchanged, Provisions active.
strong and hi4her; Pork, $l59l5 %. Bulk
meats loose shoulders, SIC; clear rib Sides
SIC; packed, 6aaSkc. Bacon: shoulders 7xc;
caar rib sidus, 91c. Hans, l2dl3;. Lard: re-
hned, lOAc. Butter Unchanged. Petroleum
nominal: crude NC. renned, 1870. Coffee
quiet, steady anu unchanged. W nisky held
firmly at Il 20.
NEW YORK. July 31.--Flour: No. 2. 81 00a4 20:
superfine Western and State. 50 25a5 s.; COM
mon to good extra, So S6a6 10; good 70 choice,