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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

A GREAT trade sale of fannels
and wool in blankets, occurred in
New York last week. That is cheer
ing reading for this hot weather.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

FINE crops and brighter bust
ness in the immediate future. So
say some of our merchants who
claim to know. .a-#ay.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

On! whiskey, whiskey! what a
|d-n foolishness was committed in
thy name, on last Saturday evening,
in the Temperance Town of Alexan-
dria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

"A WISE son makes glad father,
and a prompt paying subscriber
causes an Editor to laugh rs s4o,rt
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THE MEETING.

Contrary to general eSpec'"''on
md despite the epidemical apathy
low c1lngtng to the body polite O.
Rapides, the meeting of Saturday
was in many regards a decided MI
for our party at the commencement
of new political campaign and as
we are an fait in these meetings Tor
many long years, we unhesitatlng'y
pronounce it good, earnest and. rep
resentatiye gathering of the people,
who are now summoning their hosts
to keep down that same old foe, and
to meet him again ON every skirmish
field to face him in battle array ana
to fight him in every ditch. We are
pleased with the gathering, as 1t
echoed the sentiments of the party
that we cherish, that we honor, and
are now more than ever convinced is
the party of the people and OF the
peoples cherished rights.
We are not frightened at the
ghosts of the impracticables, who
strut on the streets in their grave
clothes, watching how the cat Will
, Jump, but repeat that our gathering
was one of the people from every
corner of tie Parish and no'o know
and feel that they have shaken on
: their lethargy, and are ready in IA
=. pides to accept the guage OF battle
: thrown at them by the President o
the late Returning Board, who is tn
= leader and master of radicalism II
l., Rapides, and whose cdicts are issue
with an iron will and must be obeyee
y He has opened the campaign, al,
though his dark visor looks throus
two Independent eyes, we can sh'
one eye and see that same old COO
now lean and hungry, watchi1
eagerly for the dropping acorns
. early Fall. His newspaper has be'
revived, through the agency Of e
. pectant and interested friends, al
made its third bow to the public
lost Saturday, and unfurls the ba
ne uer Of independence.
er, From these timely hints and .
'eo monitions, our people can now
ND prepared to again meet their old I
'ys envy and all its old cohorts, its
are time leaders, and all under pir
ar ical flag. They have been at w
% in Rapides already more than
u month in organizing their clubs,
Oh der the garb of Church meetings {
est revivals, and our people may as '
~" know it at once, that we are to be
he' with "bloody hands and hospita
-, III graves" from this same old foe,
o'e that we have only our own tru
'na' ranks to gain recruits from, with
oa', honored exception of our democr
rge' and Spartan phalanx of zoo cole
Fges voters. These are yet true to Us
th's can be relied on, and with them
W must again organize and prepare
',' the fight.
emu At the risk of being consider'
~" bore about the meeting, we az
u IL and again assert, we are pleased
u it and its good omens, and TAX
the banner they therein unful
.na and as their organ will wave i
nv the time, and will wave it in
,;tnr thickest of the fight. We are p
and of our old party, and now more
ut of ever wiz 'o"s'''o ~
suc fealty to it in giving them in
!, Tho Rapides a square, stand up and
our fight, and woe to the hosts OF
him Returning Board chieftain, if the
=, 70 not feel the weight ofour blows
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

&C. C. PACKARD, brother to the
Boss, died in Plaquemines Parish,
on the 18th, aged So years. aa Or
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

nRoF. ALBERT's PHOTOGRAPH
GALLERY is NOW IN FULL
BLAST. GO AND SEE SPECl.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

RED RIVER is falling rapidly
and unless soon checked up, there
will be the old Fall cry of low water
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

WHEN one of par patriotic can
didates asserts thu be does y not seek
the Office every tine he runs, and he
runs at every election, We ought all
to take his word br 1t. .sx...,., =.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

-SoME of our home dead beats
say all they want is to DO treated on
the square-square meals,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

SAM, of Sans, and Hess, Of the
milwaukee," have plased this Ell
tor under personal Obligations fo'
speciaiities.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

-THE Danube, on her down trip
remembered this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24
/: The Committee on Resolutions re-
turning, Mr.. Connella, their Chair
man, reported and read the following

turning, WIs OVun0h'' SAS'' S
man, reported and read the following
.t.gi}; ..GRRsoLuToNs:iH a;aisT !
The Democratic Conservative Party
of the Parish of Rapides in Mass Meet
/ ing assembled, resolve
/. That the success of the Democrat
ic-C Conservative Party In this State and
Parish, and the defeat Of the Radical
Party is paramount to all other issues
1 and considerations. -,
Q. That Francis 7. Nichols, by his
wise. conservative and statestnanlike
management of the many serious and
perplexing issues that were connected
with his administration, during the
first days Of its Inauguration, resulting
lin the peaceful restoration of an hon
est and representative government IN
, Louisiana, commands the gratitude OF
levery Louisianian. The wisdom, JUS
tice and unflinching fidelity to the best
interests of the State, that has marked
, his administration; his strict adherence
to the principles announced by him at
: his nomination, entitle and have gain
I led for him the confidence, esteem and
respect Of the whole people OF Lou
isiana. .a2"i g. 81 = u :.
3. That in the future as in the past,
we pledge ourselves to maintain, unim-
paired, the civil and political rights OF
q ali men, without regard to race or
color, and in order that all alike may
receive the benefit of an education, we
q favor d fair division of the school funds
between the two races. -o.,at
4, That unity and harmony are essen
tial to tsuccess-that all independent
n movements are dangerous to the party
ls organization,
Or That we urge on our people tn
"a necessity of registering, and of imme
- date organization, as it is now certain
2, that the Radical party will nominate
81 full ticket, or endorse independents
which is the same; to gain victor
over them is our sacred duty, which "
a can and must accomplish. .Yfg.sHll
!. 6. That we congratulate the peopl
- upon the dimunition of crime In on
8, State and Parish since the inauguratio
n of the Nichols Government, and pledg
ourselves to maintain and continue TIL;
s peace, order and safety to all person
- and classes, that has characterized tt
q, present ADMINISTRATION.
81 z. THAT the Chairman of this meetil
NJ be and he is hereby authorized to al
DIV point eight delegates to represent tn
Parish in the Baton Rouge Conventio
which meets on the 9Th of Angus
1878, and Congressman for the Four
~ Congressional District. p - q
~ Objections were urged to the res
- lutions as whole, when on motif
er, Of many members of the meetin
Der they were ordered read one at
Is time by the Secretary, which bel
in done they were all passed and ado
ed unanimously, except the 7th rel
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24
Our Agents.
ALEXANDRIA. La
WEDNESDAY, - JULY "a, 1875
FOR SHERIFF..

ALEX ASoR1A, La.
June Is, 1881
EpiroR DEAocRAT- -.
Please announce that am ~, e ~ ,he
date for re. ELECTION for SHEkifr ., wy
Parish of Rapides, subject 10 tne tos'
Of the people at the :, ensuing mnpg,S siseIl9"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-24

DELEGATES.
NJ. Ryan,
j. G. White,
E. G. Hunter,
F. NJ. Raxsdale,
j. J. Ferguson,
Sam. Fellows,
Lewis ,Texada,
]. C. Wise,
w. F. Blackman,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

For Candidates

presscd bv the load of life, the weary mind
Surveys tue general toll OF cum h.:u,
With cool submission lolns tne laD iips 'a'o'
And social sorrow loses half lts palu
Oar anvious bard, without complaint, may
share =,
This pnstliug seasons epidemic care,
Like CO ;ar's pilot, dignahed by tate,
Lost 10 ono common storm with all the great
Distrust alike the statesman and the VIII,
When one borough courts. and one tho p"'
The busy candidates for power and lame ~,
Have hopes and fears, aud wishes JUST 'ne
Disabled both 10 combat or TO Hg, =,
Hust hear all taupts and hear without reply
T ~ ut ecInd on both loud rabies vent their
As monsreIs bay the lion 10 cage.
IN, ofTended burgess boards his angry tale. :,
Enr that best year when all that vote may RAIL-
Their schemes of spite the poets, toes dismiss,
'r;lI that glad night, when oil that hate may
hiss. ,,,on ,oot -
This day tho powdered curls and golden ooat,
Says swelling Crsplu, beg "a c'Do'e' .
vote" or;oo
This hight, our wit, the pert apprentice cries.
Lies at my feet, hiss him, and no cles.
rho great, It's true, can charm tho eleotog
tribe; ..:h,
,rbo hard NAV supplicate but cannot brlbe'
Yet Judged by those whose voices neer were
sold, =. ~,
I,c feels no want of i'll. persuadiug gold;
Hnt confident of praise, if praise be DUE
Trusts without fear, to merit, and to you.
'O''0 SAMUEL JOHNSON.
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W.B. WADDEX.
Ii0 KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
COMMIssz0M MERCHANTS.

A. t.. ADDISON. A. J. WEDDERBURN,
A F. ADDISON 81 CO.,
DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SEEDS and IMPLEMENTS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Agents for
PITTS SONS CHICAGO TERESHER.
Corner Prince and Union sts., Alexandria, Va,
Have in store the ''ELEWAN" and "CERES''
FERTlLlZEkS, excellent for spring as well AS
fell crops.
Also Horse Rakes, Plows, Cultvators Shovel
Plows, Corn and Cob Crushers, ell Of the latest
and beet improvements and make; also Kirby 8
and Wheeler's Harvesting Implements, consist
ing Of Mowers and Reapers Of different kinds,
and Osborns Self Binding Harvester, all which
they will sell st manufacturers prices.
Also at EIGHT HORSE STEAM ENGINE
and BOILER. entirely new, which they will
sell at about ono half tho manufacturers price.
ap 9-Gm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CPRING OPENINGi
y SPRING OPENINGl
Just received this day per express beautiful
and we'll selected stock of tho following goods,
which will BIO sold worry cheap:
Ribbons, Ladies' Ties Fancy Bolts,
Hosiery, Gents Ties, Buttons,
Ruf1lings Fans, Corsets,
Edgings, Velings, Rushes,
Couture Pins, Kid Gloves, Head Ornaments
A beautiful line Of Childrens Striped anG
Plain Colored Hose, from 123 to 75c per pair
An elegant three button Kid Glove in light and
styles of Veilings. Lace Handkerchief only
GOc; Silk Fringes; the best Soc Corset in town
equal to what is usually sold for 75c at
mh27 y. q. BERRY'S, 72 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
NATURES NOBLEST REMEDY.
BEDFORD ALUM
AND
Iron Springs Water and Mass.

Efficient for throat disesses.' DR.. Carrlngton'
of Va. Specific in skin diseases. DIR. Hen;
of N. G. 'Unequaled for scrotulous affections
DIR. Walker Of Va. Prompt and benehG'h
as an alterstive.'-Prof. Duncan, d. ~, las0
President Randolph Macon College. 'KeJuTe
mating on persons worn with toll and care-Dr'
Hales of Va. Invaluable for neuralgia '-DF'
Harrison, N. Y. Regulates the seeretve or,
gans.'-Dr. Christian, Of Va. sPurles 'i ;s
blood'-Dr. Lsnghorne, of w. SucceasluuI, ".
Dyspepsia PROF Jackson, Univ. of "a ~ ~
no equal for chills '-Rev. Ellison G. Dodson's Va.
Prices-Water $4 case Of dozen gal botiie sa
81 for gal demijohn 80 cents per single gs hsIi
Mass-50 cts and 81 bottle, So 90 and % Ha''
dozen; SIS and $40 dozen sent postpaid, ,..r,
Liberal terms properly graded to Tho n.;nn:
and retail dealers. Analysis and dlrec!IonjI
with each package. Full proof of sll clslh ir,a
sent free upon application. Sample supply "''
to physicians desiring to test. titan.
These charming Springs are open lot s's a[tcr
and invslids the year around from anu ,oat:
June 1st, 1873. Board $35 month; $lo w.
S150 day. Corv eysnce daily from Lyncnoaadi;
to Springs, II miles distant over pleasant fu uh
through picturesque country. connec!lne G
all the trains Round trip tickets from all PG nas
South and North at reduced rates. bullu anns.
all new or throughly rehtted. Fare and scSU rai.
mondstions first class. Skilful reslden! pes9'
clan. A. M. DAVIES, Prest. B. a. " =
Springs Co., Lynchburg, Va. Sold by,
an 1G-3m Wholesale Agents.
=
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FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, new and substantial sHas h
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKEIaasREE1Efaass
leaves the compsny's wharf Washington, EV-
DAY, at i've O clock p. M. and Alexandria at
$50 D. M; returning loaves Norfolk EVERY
Thursday, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
st s o'clock p. m. This line connects at Nor
folk with the ships of the Merchants and Nj
nen Transportation Company for Boston and
Providence, and affords the cheapest and best
throughout Now England. Fsreto Norfolk 81 !;
round trip So. Tickets good until used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

DARIS GREEN, FOR POTATO BUGS
l. Another large supply just received also In.
from ioe to CO. botte For sale BY
my IA X. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
u,,, Mail daily
Express E npi except
DAILY. Da'iy Sunday

The MAIL SOUTH BOUND connects st
LYNCHBURG for the WEST and Southwest,
and, at Gordonsville, with Ches. y Ohio Il. r.
for Richmond and West.
The Evening Express Southwark connects at
Cord louisville With Chea. & Ohio West and at
Dsnville with r. s. D., for the Csrolinaa, Geor-
gis Florida and all the South West. Through
sleeper to Savannah, Ga.
The Morning Kxpress south bound, with
through sleeper, for New Orleans, connects at
Lynchburg for the West and South West, and,
at Danville. for South South East and South
For WARRENTON leave Washington s25
g. m. and Alexandria 900 a. M, daily, except
Passengers for MANASSAS LINE leave
Washington Is s. m. and Alexandria 9 90 a.
m. daily, except Sunday. Returning. leave
Strasburg 90 a. NJ, and arrive at Alexandra
at 2 Is p. m.
North bound trains make close connections
with Balto & Ohio and BALTIC. & Potomac trains
to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York, and
to sill points North and North West
The Ev'g. EXP. train has Sleeping car through
without change between Washington and Savan.
nah, Ca, by way of Danville, Charlotte, Go.
lumbia Augusta and Port Royal line, with d.
rect connection to Jacksonville and Florida
generally.
The Morning Exp. Train runs sleeping cars
through without change between New York
and Lynchburg, and between Washington and
New Orleans.
Through tickets to the South and West.
feb I8 j. N. BROADUS, G. T. a.
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FOR NEW YORK

Tho AL Steamships K. q. KNIGHT ~*xsssa
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM 1A&3&
pany's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY MON
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River, EVERY SATURDAY at four
o'clock p. n.
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gTEAMERas
ID assumption OF ROUTE.

On and after THURSDAY, February 18th,
1878, the steamer NJ ATTANO, Capt Elm
VIM. II. Byles, will be run as follows:
Leave Alexandria EVERY MONDAY,
THURSDAY and SATURDAY, from King
street wharf st half.past seven O'clock
a. m, for Landings on the Potomac IS far down
as Nomini Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at o'clock,
for Washington, arriving early tho same even
ing. Freight received daily.
FEB II J. BRODERS & CO.. Agents.
INLAND g. sEABoARD COAsT1NG 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

INSECT POWDERS; also HAND GUNS for
i applying the same to beds, flowers, &C., for
galo by
my2O E.S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

lust RECEIVED-Another supply of Lew.
u is, Paramount and Pittsbur9 Lead, Tur.
pentine, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil also q
large supply Of fresh Colors, both dry and in
oil, at w. f. CREIGHTON'S,
ap II 81 King street.
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FANCY GGDRS.
J. FERGUSON g BRO.

We have opened our stool; or tho GeGson, con-
sisting in part Of
DKESS TRIMMINGS, Black and Co!ored
Silk Fringes, Worated Fringes, in plain and
mixed colora. Buttons. &c.
HAMBURG AND TORUHON LACES,
LADIES NECK WEAR-Ruchings, Ties,
Bows, Scarfs, Fancy Ribbons, Yelling sc.
HOOP SKIRTS all styles on hands and made
to order at short notice.
PICTURE FRAMES. in Walnut, Gilt and
fancy mouldings all sizes, snd made to order,
Braids, Pufs, Curls, SC.
high BACK COMBS, in Shell. Gilt, and
Silver Hair and Hat ornaments, and Scarf
Pins-to which we invite your attention.
JAMES FERGUSON &BRO.,
my3 IS King street
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PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE NORTH, WEST & SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
November II, 1877.
Trains leave Washington from depot of BAL
TIMORE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD, COL.
ner Of Sixth and 5 ST. sets, as follows:
For Phila. New York and tho East, $50 p. m,
tied Express of Pullman Parlor Cars so =
m. daily, except Sunday. For Philadelphia
and New York l.30 pm. daily. except Sun
day; for Philadelphia SIS p. N. daily.
For Pttsburg and the West 10 10 q. N. daily, wis
Parlor Cars to Pittsbu-g; 7.40 p. III. dhiV
with Palace Car to Chicsgo.
For Canandaigua and the North, 7.40 Il
daily, except Saturday, with Palace Car 70
Watkins. For Watkins, 1910 d. NJ. daily
except Sunday.
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria 6, 7 g. $40, 10 and II Ole, and
!, 8, 40, s, 800 and 7 pm. On Sunday at 80
a. m, and and p. m.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, {, I,
$40, go, 10 and II a. La, l, g. APO, 8, & and 7
On Sunday at $40 and 10 q. m., and 6 p. M.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, via
Quantico and Richmond, will leave Ale1an-
dria at $40 g. m. daily, and G.35 p. m. daily
except Sunday.
Tickets and information can be procured IL
principal railroad stations and ticket Offices
Southeast. L. L. FARMER,
Gen'l. Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON
General Manager. nov IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

Country board. with large and elegant rooms
and good table, There are 20 acres of land,
. large part being covered with fruit and shade
trees. Will be opened May 1st Application
made to A. B. NODINE. Sd 24-tf
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RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON g. OHIO RAILROAD.

WAsH1NeToN g oHAo hA'iA''0~D.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT, TWO TRAINS
DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAY BETW ZEN
ALEXANDRIA AND ROUND HILL
Beginning May 18th, 1878 ,oo
Leave Washington al 8 10 g. M. hnd ~ p. nl
and Alexandris at 9 Is an. and - p M pass
Leesburg, going westward. st II ~ ~. 2; NJ, % anu
6 90 D. M, and arrive st Round Hill 81 ~ II Ia
and 100 D. M. Leave Round Hi! at ~ q. e.
and 1880 p. M; pass Leesburg,, going eastTsro'
at 10 8. m. and 10 p. m. and arrive AT AIex <,
sndria at 825 O. m. and Bib .. M, ana 81
Washington at 8 IS g. m. and $3.50 p. m.
as- Passengers from Washington Will TAXI
The Washington and Ohio cars at. he BaltimoI re
Potomac Railroad station st9 IL I'm. and 4AJ
pm, and 90 through to Round Hill without
change of cas-. %
The g. Is g. m. train from Alexandria and IL ~
o. M. train from Ro~nd Hill connect at Rouno
H;ll with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches
for Snickersville, Berryville and Wlnchester;
Also with Reamer's Line Of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close connections,
At Vienna, with Sisson's Limo of Stages for FAIR
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, s cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
R. II. HAVENEK,
nh az
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the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivaled facilities for
the transportation of frsght and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
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FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

The new and commodious iron g. aSs.ss
steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON, .S&ssik5as1ss
p patS sSpv wharf, v Washington, EVERY MON
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at
o'clock q. ~, and Alexandria al 1870 q. ~;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. ct clock p. NJ.
THIS company makes Ak y close e9nnsctionS At A.
Co. and with the W. & o. r. r. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information spPly to
Janneys wharf,
tionsl Metropolitan Bank, l5Ih street. opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
NH 10 SAMUEL BACON, President
<se,s. CLYDE'S STEAM LINES WEEK
szS&4G LY TO
PHILADELPHIA s F69V1DENoE AND
Steamers loa7e Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAY, st IL O. clock N. from Pier No. N.
Mhsrves.
This line connects at Alexandria with tho O.,
4. & NJ. and W. & D. K. Rs, snd at Philadel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with pro,2ptness snd cste.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage il Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given. insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
E. q. REED, Ale1alGria.
VIM. 7. CLYDE 6 CO., Phllado)nhia.
GEO. q. = Ha, Geo7 sottow1, =. ".
JOHNSON BROS. Washington.
jan S-ti
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-12-04
Public Education in Knovare.

Ihe streets were clean 40 a new pin,
and mortal still, though you could heal
little folks laughin' and cscklin' in the
cool gardens and pleasant houses by th.
side Of the way.
Where air your public schools7 ,
sez /.
Here" sez he, stoppin' before a Ions
low house, like shed some, that seemed
to be fixed up with rows O. hogsheat.s
among which several men was steppin
round and talkin' out loud, one at q
time; "there's the school,
But don't see no children"
"No; you can't see through a mill
stone no more'n the next man. We
head up .he boys at six year old in big
barrels, and feed an eddOocate 'em
through the bung-hole till the age of 20
They're extension barrels, so's't the boys
can grow"
81 ,oos took aback. / was kinder riled
None O them things folks lay sech stress
on in teachers convention--no home in
fuences, no manly sports, no everlastin'
friendships, no Sunday schools, no"
Here sort O. give in; breath seemed to
peter out. But he took up the talk:
" No sir! Cats and pigs and chickens
live out all their days in peace here; no
body's tyrant over mother and the
girls from dawn to dark; no broken
bones nor cracked skulls. Our boyi
don't never get drowned, blowed up with
powder, tangled up in burr SAWS, split
with hatchets, spilled off'n horses, run
over in the streets. nor jammed to bits
under fire engines. We don't have boys
swearin' and spittin' on every street cor.
ner, strainin' their backs a. boat racin'
and their tempers bettin' no colleges to
upset their manners and morals, and let
'em herd together like swine, and then
turnin' of 'em loose on world lyin' in
wickedness, as our old parson used to
call it. Nobody here's killed at base
ball, nor mangled nuther. Marbles,
peanuts and fire-crackers never poster us.
We have peace"
"How delightful" seq l, kinder in
voluntary.
"More's all that, we don't never have
no divorces. The boys come out at 70
year old 30 orful meek aud pleasant and
grateful, their wives don't have no
trouble with 'em at all."--Rose Terry
Cooke, Hdyper's for December.