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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03
A LOVE TRAGEDY.
TWO MEXICAN RIVALS ENLIvEN THE
PROCEEDINGS AT A BALL.

A Mexican exchange contains very
lengthy account of a terrible love trag-
edy which recently occurred at Quad
alajara, capital of the State of Jalisco.
We condense the facts as follows. A
young, beautiful and wealthy widow
had two suitors, the one being talen-
ted medical student, and the other a
dry goods clerk. The former, though
graciously looked upon as friend,
met several reverses as a lover, and
finally, for reasons not made public.
was prohibited from calling upon the
beautiful, but bereaved widow. The
dry goods clerk, on the contrary, was
an Adonis ever warmly received by
bis Venus. HIS hopes of gaining the
heart and hand of his idol increased
daily, and attracted public attention.
This produced ferocious jealousy and
desperation in the mind of the more
unfortunate rival. TrEygT Es.Srr
One day, a Friday (supposed to be
an evil day in the calendar of gossips)
the widow threw open her residence to
the reception of friends. The attend
ance was large and composed of the
aristocracy of Guadalajara, the second
city of the Republic in culture, taste
and refinement. A grand ball followed
the reception, and the finest music
floated forth its harmony to make the
affair as delicious as it was brilliant
Among those in attendance were the
young medical student and the dry
good clerk, the latter having conside
rable local fame as poet. During
the dizzy waltzes the student observed
that bis rival was the partner of tn.
charming widow, a fact which intensi
fed his jealousy. Unable to contro
himself, the disciple of Esculapiu'
startled the assemblage by iesulting il
1 the most elegant manner, the dry
\ goods clerk, and followed this by cllal
4 longing him to duel then and there
! The man of tape instantly accepted
the challenge, and, being prepared 70
emergencies, the duel took place with
out unnecessary ceremony: Tie prin
cipals selected their secondsrand>walk
ing into the patio or court yard of TIT
residence of the widow, commenced
their deadly work. The first shot 0
the dry goods clerk was fatal, as wa
that of the medical student. Bot
were mortally wounded and expired
in a few moments. The affair wa
conducted in such cool and business
like way that the assemblagei coul
caicely believe anything had hap
pened until they saw the two dea'
bodies lying in thepatio. The woma
in the case, beholding the terribl
sight of which she was the prime cause
burst into tears, and exclaimed {: an
God! pardon me, am innocent.
!, FL San Francisco Chronicle.
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-Ex-GovERNoR CURTAIN, who re

-Ex-GovERNoR CURTAIN, who rep
resented this country at ST. Petersburg
few years since, states as a, singular
fact that during the entire. Crimean
war the English inhabitants at the
Russian capital were allowed to hold
church service, and that the usual
prayer for the Queen was never inter-
dicted; and that the, British subjects
were never interrupted ia their bust
ness or limited in their rights of person
Or property. 1t is not very probable
that a Greek priest would have boen
allowed in London during the same
exciting period to have offered uE
prayers for the success of the Czal
over the Queen. During the recent
disturbance in this country but little
public praying was allowed in either
section for the success or welfare O.
the authorities in the either Elk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03
Fiery Tomatoes.

The well-known correspondent of
the Free Press, Mr. Charles F. Adams,
is the author of the following amusing
sketch:
Schneider is very fond of tomatoes.
Schneider has friend in the country
who raises "gardeu sass and sicl.."
Schneider had an invitation to visit
his friend last week, and regale himself
on his favorite vegetable. His friend
Pfeiffer being busy negotiating with a
city produce dealer on his arrival,
Schneider Thought. he would take a
stroll in the garden and see some of
his favorites in. their pristine beauty.
We will let him tell the rest of the
story in his own language:
"Vell, l walks shust fiddle vile
rouundt, when l sees some off dose
dermarters vot vas SO rad ind nice as
I meier, dit see any more, und drinks |
will put mineself outside about q
COUPLE -tozen, shust to geel me a
fiddle abbedite vor dinner. So bnlls
off Won ov der redtlest unl best lookin
ov dose dermarters, und dakcs booty
good pite out ov dot, und vas chewing
it CUP pooty quick, when, by cl'iminy.
/ bort I had a peese oyredhot goalssin
mine maut, or vas chewing onp dwo or
dree bapers ov needless; und welt SO
pad, already, dot mine eyes vas WOOL
ov dears und mate YER an colt oxen
bucket" vot seen hanging in der veil
as l vas goomin along.
Shust den mine vrlend Pfeiffer game
CUP und ask me vot mate me veel SO
pad, und if any ov mine vanity val
dead. dold him dot vas der only
Won ov der vanity dot vas pooty sick
und den i ask him vot kind Of dermar
ters dose vos / had shust been pick
ing; und mine gracious how do
landsman laughft, und said dot dose
vas red-peppers dot he vas raising vo
pepper-sauce. You pet my lite val
mat. I RAIDER you gife me feefty toll
lars as to eat some more ov dos
pepper sauce dermarters."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

A. CURIOUS PUBLIC DOCUMENT
Texas issues a public document emit
tied ga List Of Fugitive from Justice
1t contains 225 pages, and puts the
number of fugitives at 4, 402 with forty
counties yet to hear from, which cover
some of the most populous portions Of
the Stote. Of these criminals $50 are
charged with murder. Rewards ran
ging from $50 to $l,O0O-the aggre-
gate being seO,OOO--are offered for 300
of the fugitives, and detectives out OF
job might find this State a good one
to emigrate to. 1t is estimated that
ovet 1O, 900 horses have been stolen in
Texas in the last three years, and some
$50 indicted horse thieves are fugitives
from justice in the State.--[Ex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

FORTUNE TELLER's ALMANAc.-To
dream Of mill stone about your neck
is sign of what you may expect if
you marry an extravagant wife. Esn
1t is very lucky to dream that you
pay for thing twice over; since, af-
forward, you will probably take care
to have all your bills receipted..
For person in umembarassed cir
cumstances to dream that he is arrest
ed is very fortunate, for it is warning
to him on no account to accept bill
To dream of fire is sign that il
you are wise you will see that all the
lights in your house are out before you
goto bed. .3ats. gfstr,t s.saj.
To dream that Jour nose is red al
the tip is an intimation that you had
better leave off brandy and water.
To dream of a great number Of SER
wants ls--madness. u E4EHl 4
To dream Of a bear foretokens mis-.
chief, which your vision shows you is &
Brnin. g.
When a fashionable young lady
dreams of a filbert it is sign that l,e1
thoughts are running upon the colonel
If you dream of clothes, it is "a warn
| ing not to go tolaw; for blythe rule o
contrariesS YOU will be sure Of
nonsuit. ,avss,3. s2c Gf ,4oamaAti7
When a young lady dreams Of a cot
fn it betokens that she should instant
ly discontinue tight stays, and Away
60 warmly and thickly shod in We
weather.
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DIED {:

AT the residence Of his father, in Avo-
yelles Parish, on Thursday, June goth,
1878, j. HENRY DEGENERES, aged
26 years.
+ Calm and gentle he breathed his last,
sresignedly bowling to that will he had
ever followed in the weary march of
life. Mild by nature, he was gentle in
his manners, courteous to all, strict to-
duty, The soul Of honor, and a model of
christian piety, whose exemplary vir-
tues and varied accomplishments won
the love and admiration of all who
knew him. The pride of his parents,
he was truly dutiful son and affection
ate brother. His was the heart about
which all others seemed to cling;-
the golden link in the family chain.
But, alas! the brightest chains, link by
link, may be severed, and the fairest
flowers are soonest gathered to adorn
the urn of love. Culled in the morning
of life his memory alone remains fol
the earthly vase shattered, but the
flower that dwelled within bloom:
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NEW THIS DAY.
M ASS M Nc.

A MAsS-MEETING OF THE DEM
n ocratic- Conservativ Party ofzthe
Parish of Rapides, is called to meet in
Alexandria, on Saturday, July 20, 1878,
at IL o'clock NJ, in the Town Hall
The Executive Committee of the Parish
call it for The purpose of selecting eight
Delegates, tosrepresent the party in the
State Convention, to be held in Baton
Rouge, on the 9Th of August, 1878; and
for the further purpose of selecting
new Parish Executive Committees fOr
the approaching campaign. @''''
BY order OF the Committee. a
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
Chairman
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'a. SHERIFF'S SALE.
MOSES LOBE : Co, .
vs.. }.No. l463.

CHARLES H., DozIER. 3D., 4tss ~~u
Parish Court, Parish Of Rapides.;
|DYVIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID writ Of Fieri Facias, Issued and
to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit, l have seized and
will offer for sale at Public Auction, in
front of the Court House door, in the
Town Of Alexandria, La. between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 3rd day of AUGUST,
A.. D, 1873, &.
the following described property, to-
wit:
A certain lot of ground in the village
of Pineville, with all the buildings
thereon, bounded as follows: Epop ting
on the road leading to the Rapides
Cemetery, on the East and on the rear
by property of B. Turner, on the West
by the Rapides Cemetery, having a
front of 1876 feet, with a depth Of So
feet, being the property in which tlle
defendant, G. H. Dozier, resides.
Terms-CASH, subject to appraise-
ment. - II. NJ. ROBINSON,
July 3, 1873. Sheriff
1 Printers Fees SO.
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gain in another and better land.

again in another aud better land.
Far beyond the skies, and far away
In fields of love and rest,
His spirit awakes to eternal day,
Amid the legions blest. r -
Crowned with garlands Of heavenly
love,
Beside the golden throne; s
The soul finds theresa far above
A kingdom all its own.
A kingdom Oil high, mansion where
All is love and joy;
Nor reck they there of earthly care
'ris bliss without alloy.
But lie the loved one who passed away.
Leaves many here to mourn
The loss of him whose affections they
F. Upon this earth had worn. ~.
- flasher. :
s- AT her home, on Bayou Robert, IN
this Parish, OH Sunday, June 30~lS7S
LAURA p. BRENT, wife Of John
Maddox.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

The annual list of delinquent
TAX and special assessments in Cook
county, Illinois, which includes Chi
eago, Hills one hundred and twenty
l'e pages and two columns of a spe
clal edition of the Journal of that
city, or one thousand one hundred
saa tWenty-seven columns, all told.
II includes seventy thousand lots
VINO will say that Chicago is not a
great city2, rs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

OREGON.-The latest election returns
from Oregon now show that the Dem.
+ocrats have not only elected the Con:
.gressmane aud a Legislature which, b.
twelve majority in a joint ballot Of
ninety votes, will choose-a Democratic
successor to Senator Mitchell, but have
chosen the Governor also. Mr.. Thay-
er's majority is set at from 40 to 70
votes. This is small majority, but
so was the majority Of one which made
Marcus Morton Governor Of Massa.
c'hsetts. tits enough and that Is as
good as the Republican majorities Eol
1876 in Florida and LOUISIANA, hich
were too much. Having thus made a
clean sweep, {gainias q Representative
in Congress (Which means State il
case the next Congress should have to
elect Presidentin I8S0} aud a Semi
tor and retaining the Democratic State
government, it is in order for Demo
Gratis to ask their Republican contem-
poraries their present opinion as tt
"the Grover.Crouii business" The
people Of Oregon have defeated tllt
Republicans whuse platform denounced
"the Grover-Cronin business" in Sc
terms, aud ut the same t;mo Repub'
lican Senate has exonerated Senator
Grover of any dishouorable or illega
act. The Oregon Republican gun ha!
not been spiked. On the contrary; il
has been fired, and with considerable
effect. But the muzzle seems to have
been swung round for the benefit O
the Republicans who loaded it.-[Nev
York World. 80 20
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs.- -
d WE2ARE THE ONLY AUTHOR
lied AGENTS FOR THE SING Err
NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
IN THE PARISHES OF RAPIDES.
VERNON and G RANT. FERGUSON
& SCHNACK, WATCHMAKERS and
JEWELERS.. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

IF YOU WANT A GOOD, DURABLE
! and EASY RUNNING SEWING
u ACHINE, BUY THE "WILSON"
fROM MOORE BIOSSAT, THE ONLY
AUTHORIZED AGENT IN RAPIDES
PPARlSH. OFFICE: CORNER SEC
IND oND and DESofo STREETS, ALEX
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

!. IT is said that in the peniten-
''ary at Auburn, N. Y, there are
'"enty-seven clergymen, forty-two
lawyers, thirteen doctors, and three
printers. That speaks well for the
disciples of the art preventative,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03
SHERlEE,S SALE.
Mrs. VIRGINIA BIOssAT, !

Mrs. VIRGINIA BIOSsAT,
AND HUSBAND, iNo ooda +
w.
JAMES F. GARNER.
Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish
of Rapides.
.DY VIRTUE OF AND T0SATISFY
d IL writ of Fieri Facias, issued and
to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit, | have seized and
will offer for sale at Public Auctlon.in
front of the Court House door in the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on II,
SATURDAY, the Ord day of AUGUST
A. D., 1873,
the following described property, to.
wit .~,. ~ .
4 part of lot 3 in square No. Z, OF
the upper snburb of the Town Of Alex
andria, in Rapides Parish, thus desig-
mated on the plat of that Town, being
at the corner of Second street and the
cross street that runs from the river by
the Warehouse to DR.. Casson's resi-.
dence, and fronting on that cross street
(Beauregard street) with front 81
nlnety-five 1857 feet, and running back
in, parallel lines to property of ]. Ors-
born, the depth Of half square. to.
gether with all the buildings aud I'M
provements thereon. s .sk
Terms CASH, subject to nppraise.
ment. II. M. ROBIN SON.
July 3, 1873. Sheriff
Printer's Fees SO. " 49, III 1
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

HONEST John Sherman has now
t me fastest double team on earth
t'''za Plnkslon and Aggie jerks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

A POSITIVE CURE FOR RHEU-
II n.atism, Gout, Neuralgia aud all
diseases arising from impure blood
The Jurgielwicz Anti Rheumatic Mix:
ture is the most popular medicine'in
the country more of it is sold than all
other Rheumatic medicines together,
and it is the most costly patent medi-
cine for.the price in existence. 1t is re-
commended by all the leading physi-
clans, and is a pure vegetable mix.
ture. Should the patient find no re.
lief from tue use Of one or two bottles
he may feel assured that he is not sdf'
fering from any of the above diseases
and it will be of no use to continne it
Price ,sl.50 per bottle. For sale in
Alexandria, La, by Henry ST.. John
|sfsa FERSLEW & CO.,
Up. %. Box No. I406, New Orleans, La
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State Of Louisiana. ia
Parish Of Rapides District Court

,LAzARD EHRsrEIN VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
.NI0TICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
IN whom it may concern that Lazard
Ehrstein has fled in this Court, an ap-
plication for a respite, under the laws
of this State relating thereto, and that
q meeting of his creditors has been Or
dered to be held before Louis v. Marye
Notary Public, in ard for Rapides Par
ISL, on Saturday, July Goth, A. D.,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

By order Of the Honorable
0 re Nv. F. Blackman, Judge Of
kHS6 lthe Ninth Judicial District,
Nand given under my hand
and seal Of said Court, on this 18th
day of June, A. D., 1873.
iaI j. Fl. RANSDELL,
June 19-P. F's Sc. Clerk.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22
An Astonishing Fact.

A large proportion of the American people
are to day dying from the effects of Dyspep-
STA or disordered liver. The result of these
diseases upon the masses of intelligent and
valuable people is most alarming, making life
actually burden instead of pleasant exist
ence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought
to be. There is no good reason for this, il
you will only throw aside prejudice and skep-
ticism, take the advice of Druggists and your
friends, and try one bottle of Green's August
Flower. Your speedy relief is certain. Mil
lions of bottles of this medicine have been
given away TO try its virtues, with satisfactory
results in every case. You can buy a sam,
pie bottle for 10 cents to try. Three doses
will relieve the worst case. Positively sold
by all Druggists on the Western Continent
For sale at Anderson's and Shamalia's Drug
Stores, Lambertville, and Wolyerton's, New
Hope.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

"With view to matrimony." These
words are the ending of a good many adver-
isements-principaly under the head Of
" Personals lin the New York papers, and
there are quite enough evil results therefrom
to Justify legal enactment for their suppress
sion To advertise for a husband or wife may
seem to be quite as legitimate as to advertise
for man servant or q woman servant, and
there would be less trouble if all the world
were honest and wise, but there is the hitch.
Some young people indulge inthis advertising
ard the correspondence which likely follows
it for amusement and some are simple enough
to find romantic element in it and are led to
their own ruin. Instances have been known
where girls have married men who already
had wives and families. But few days ago
the story was told of the marriage of a young
lady OF good family with plausible but fashy
man, with whom she had had a correspond
ence, brought about in this way. He turned
out to be gambler and in a few weeks she
was forced to return TO Der fathers house.
Another story is told of a widow who was
thus wooed by "hotel proprietor" She
went some hundreds of miles only to find that
her Adonis was waiter. Advertising is a
glorious institution, but it is quite as liable to
abuse as any other.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

THE LAnIEs THROUGHOUT TIE COUNTRY
Are largely awaiting themselves Of Wanna
makers immense facilities for helping them
to do their shopping without leaving home.
This method is becoming as popular as it is
easy. One department in the @Grand De-
pot" is specially devoted to the correspond
ence which belongs TO this branch of the bus
iness Hundreds of letters and postal cards
come in every day, asking for samples of
goods, and prices. The moment letters ar
rive, they are put into the hands of clerks,
who at once proceeds from counter to counter
to obtain fresh samples of the goods mention
ed in it, A card label is affixed to each sam
pie, mentioning the price per yard, and the
width of the goods. The samples are in all
cases sent off by the next mail, so that not a
moment is lost in getting them to their des-
tination. Ladies, on seeing the samples
and prices, are then ready to order what
they want, and write accordingly. The or
ders are flied by mail or express, as directed
and with similar dispatch. Universal sat
isfaetion is the verdict of all who deal in
this way, and it is the experience of all, that
che orders are as faithfully filled as if visit
had been paid in person. For the thousands
ofladies who cannot conveniently leave home,
this is great advantage. Write to Wanna
maker, Grand Depot, Philadelphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

ST. LOUIS. May 1S.-A very heavy wind
and rain storm passed over the northwestern
part of the city and suburbs this afternoon,
doing great damage and more or less injury
to eight or ten persons, but killing none. The
storm came from southwest striking ground
first in the western suburbs, thence passing
northwest over the Fair Grounds to Lowell,
situated at the northern extremity of the city.
The wind attained velocity of go miles an
hour, and in its course took roofs off or other
wise damaged upward of 100 houses. Trees,
shrubbery, &C., and fences and small out
buildings were torn up and scattered in all di-
rectons. The loss cannot be estimated, but
it will probably reach many thousands of dol
lars, perhaps over $50, 900. The rain in the
track of the wind was very heavy. In the
more thickiy settled parts of the city there
was heavy rain, but little wind, and no dam
age worthy of mention.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

SHOOTING ToURNAMENT.-A shooting tour
nament, in which teams representing the sew
eral townships of Monmouth county. will con-
test for the Championship, will take place on
the Agricultural Societys Fair Grounds, at
Freehold, on the Both inst, Decoration Day.
A gold badge will also be contested for by
the best shots in the several teams, and sill
yer cup free for all marksmen, whether in
or or out of the county. The shooting will
be at Glass Balls, under the Bogardus rules.
The grand stand will be reserved for ladies',
and nothing of an offensive character will be
allowed upon the grounds. The proceeds
from the sale of tickets will be given in aid
of the Monmouth Battle Monument Fund.
Full particulars may be obtained by address
ing a postal card to the Secretary, JAMES s.
YARD, at Freehold.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

The new law as to Marriages, Births,
and Deaths which goes iuto effect June LIST is
important to be understood by Ministers, Doc
tors Cndertakers and all concerned. Returns
are to be made in all cities to the clerk or 9th
er person appointed by City authorities and
in all Townships to Township Assessors
Marriage certificates must be sent in thirty
days undera penalty of $50 for omission. and
births in the same time. Certificates of deaths
must always be given by Physicians, Coron-
ers, etc, and no burial can take place without
the permit in this State. This is an extension
of the law Of many cities to the State at
large.-Neto Braasaeick FedoRian.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

We have received from Mr.. James Bishop,
Chief of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor
and Industries, circular relating to an act
of the Legislature which defines the duties of
the Bureau in compiling an annual report of
statistical details concerning all departments
of labor in the State, on or before the last day
OF October in each year. The cooperation of
all classes of citizens who are interested in
the labor question, is earnestly solicited, and
to this end the Bureau invites correspond
ence and interviews with employers. and en-
ployees throughout the State.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-05-22

CONVENIENT FoR BUSINESS MEN-The
troublesome question, which business men
have SO often to contend with, viz How to
ascertain what the laws of New ersey are
respecting Assignments, Attachments, Banks,
Building and Loan Associations, Chosen Free
holders, Conveyances, Corporations, Distress,
Divorce, Executions, Insurance Companies,
Justices Courts, Liens, Married Women,
Mortgages, Municipal Corporations, Promis-
sorry Notes, Railroads. Schools, Taxes, Wills,
etc., ETC., is at last solved by work publish
ed by Honeyman e. Rowe, Somerville. N. j.,
being an A6ridgment Of tie Reeised Statutes,
intended to meet the want of every citizen
Price So by mail. Farmers as we'll rs bust.
ness men and county officials should possess
it. Address the Publishers.