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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
THE SPRINGFIELD SOUTHERN.
Trial "Trip over the Road on New
Years Dnys


Trial "Trip over the Road on New
Years Dnyo
The work Of changing the gauge Of
the Springfield Southern railway from
narrow to standard gauge having been
completed, the first train passed over the
road from Springfield to Jackson on
New YEARS. day. The train carried the
president and officers Of the road, to-
gether with a number Of citizens Of
Springfield and points along the line,
invited by the managers Of the road to
take the trip. The object Of the trip
was an inspection Of the road and a
pleasure excursion. The train, consis-
ting Of two elegant new passenger
coaches, drawn by anew Mogul engine,
arrived at the station here, about nine
O'Clock a. m, and was boarded by the
Washington delegation, composed of
the following named gentleman; Judge
Danl Mclean, Hon. James Pursell, c..
II. Brownell, S. F. johnson, A. e. Sill
colt, w. @. Tanzey, and 7. F. Gardner.
There were number of ladies ac-
Complying their husbands on the train,
and the party altogether numbered
something over one hundred persons,
prominent citizens ot9the towns repre-
sented, and altogether forming a jolly
company, who started out prepared to
enjoy the day, and were not disappoint-
ed, as Pres ident Whitley had made ev-
cry necessary arrangement, and spared
no exertions for the comfort and pleas
ure of his guests.
AS this was the first trip over the
road, the train was run slowly and
carefully, to avoid any possibility of
accident, and Jackson was not reached
until two o'clock p. m. but the passen-
gers were not allowed to suffer from
hunger on account of the late arrival at
heirdestination. About one o'clock a
substantial lunch, which had been pro-
vided by the managers, was served and
disposed of by the company with due
appreciation of the thoughtfulness and
hospitality Of the managers.
On arrival at Jackson the excursion
SITS were met at the depot by the citizens
of that lively town, headed by the Jack
son Cornet Band, and we're shown the
attractions of the place, where they
spent the hour or SO allowed them there
very enjoyably. The return trip was
made without accident, reaching here,
however, not until near three O'Clock
a. m. .u
One of the pleasant incidents of the
day was the presentation of handsome
gold watch to Superintendent Thorn
burg by the Company. The presenta-
tion took place at Jackson.
Business on the road has been badly
interfered with, in fact almost suspend
ed, for a few weeks past, on account Of
the changing of the gauge. Now that
the work is completed, and the road
transformed into a standard gauge,
we may expect to see trains running
regularly, and business booming over
the line. The S. S. has prospects Of
becoming and important line, in case
the contemplated extensions from
Jackson to the river, and from Spring
field to a northwestern connection
are pushed through, and there seems
to be bright prospects that they will be.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
West Lnncaster Ltterary.

The West Lancaster Literary Society
offers the following programme for
their next meeting, which will be
Thursday evening, JanuQry p, 1880:
Scripture Reading-Miss Lucy Will
liams. Prayer by Vice-President Jas,
Straley. Music by the society. Grafton
IS. n. Sanderson, Essay-Ed. Carr,
Recitation-Lucy SandersOn. Music
Mrs. Sarah Booco. Essay--A. B. Ran
kin. Recitation-Miss Allie Street
Essay-Samuel Marshall MUSHROOM
gregation. Select Reading--C. R, Mar
Shall. Recitation--Miss Ella Edge.
Essay-Ira d. Booco. Oration-Will.
Davenport. Song-Miss Marshall.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
The 1VendIe Concert.

The committees having the matter in
charge are making extensive prepara-
tions for the grand concert to be given
for the benefit of Mr.. Theo, Wendell on
the evening Of the 21st inst, and the
affair is looked forward to with pleas
ant anticipations by the lovers Of good
music. A mention Of the names Of
some of the ladies and gentlemen Of
well-known musical talent who will
take part in the programme-Messrs.
j. P. and r. al. Robinson, Miss Nettie
Grove, Mr.. and Mrs. D. I. Worthing-
ton, the Misses Love, Miss Sina Logan
and others-is sufficient guarantee that
the coming concert will be musical
feast such as Washington audiences are
seldom treated to. The hall will be
beautifully decorated and nothing will
be omitted in the arrangements that
will tend to make the entertainment
a brilliant success. Aside from the OBJ
ieot for which the concert was under
taken, which attaches to tia peculiar
interest to our citizens generally, the
in itself will be some
thing that no lover of music will will
ingly miss.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08

Ihave a greatmany more goods which
I should like to quote to my friends, but
space viii not allow it. If you will call
on me at my store I will give you prices
that will convince any reasOnablepeTsen
that I am really selling all classes OF
goods at prices that are lower than the
lowest. On every $40 worth Of goods
bought at my store you can save the price
of subscription to your county paper,
GEO. DAHL,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
Alrin C1un.

The Alvin Dancing Club will hold
their next dance on Friday night, jan
uary 8, 1880, Gentlemen wishing to
dance must bring company. Procure
your tickets Of admission Of the treas
urer before the dance.
By order Of the committee.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
The catholic #.

The Catholic Fatr-A CaTd&
The undersigned begs to tender his
most sincere and grateful thanks to all
who have so kindly and earnestly helped
him in making the Catholic Ladies' Fair
the complete success it was. About
$1,7O0 we're realized, after deducting
expenses. Little Maggie Kelley proved
the most popular candidate for the doll;
Master Andrew Ward for the sled and
skates; Miss Kate Feely for the toilet
set, and Mrs. G. Smythe for the silver
water set. The articles on the combi-
nation ticket will be disposed of on
Saturday, January 10, at 2. p. NJ, in
the City Hall. Ticket-holders and
those DESTROYS of purchasing tickets are
invited to attend. Special thanks are
due to Mr.J. B, Koontz for his disin-
terested Kindness in rendering the
ladies the use Of his rooms during the
Fair for dining-room purposes.
j. NJ. FELDMAN.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
Loss.

In Washington, OF between Wash
ington and Paint creek bridge on the
Columbus pike, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, a
bundle of brown wOrsted dress goods.
The finder will confer favor on the
looser by leaving it at the HERALD Office,
in Washington, or at Elliott's store in
50 JACKSON RANKIN.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08

If you are suffering with a Cough,
Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever,
Consumption, loss Of voice, tickling In
the throat, 0rany affection oftheThroat
or Lungs, use DR.. Kings New Dlscov-
cry for Consumption. This is the great
remedy that is causing so much excite
yfnent by its wonderful cures, curing
thousands Of hopeless cases. Over one
million bottles Of Dir. Kings New Dis
cOYery have been used within the last
year, and have given perfect satlsfac-
tion in every instance. We can unhesi-
tatingly say that this is really the only
sare cure for throat and lung affections,
and can cheerfully recommend it 10 all.
Call and get trial bottle free Of cost or
a regular size for 81 90. Brown Bros.,
Washington G. ii.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08

Let Her BOOmg
/ will pay71 cents pound for Beef
Hides. 2tfl JAMEsBRAGG-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08

Over 80 varieties ofunderwear at
Lights. Allprices.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08
LOCAL NOTICES.

--Camel's hair underwear for sale only
at Lights:
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-08

-OYercOats made to orderin frst-class
style for $18 and $40 at Lights.
Fifteen different styles Of under
wear at Munger's. Don't fail tOsee them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

ALTHOUGH the "boss" of the
large establishment of B@r Mann,
Mr.. A. Heyman, is rusticating in the
mountains of Winconsin, still the
business "boom'' of this we'll known
house continues. Comp. French
handles the cash, while "Capt. jim"
sings the quill as dexterously as
ever; and those handsome young
gentlemen, Messrs Jake Levy, E. j.
Sullivan and Newt. Laney, still wait
on the customers in that pleasing
and satisfactory way known only to
the clerks of that establishment. In
the Grocery Department are still to
be found those two reliable gentle.
men, Messrs. S. Leckie and Adolphus
B@r, who will furnish customers
with anything needed in the eating
line. Don't fail to call at "Big''
Heyman's if you wish good and cheap
bargains.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11


ON Wednesday last, portion OF
the machinery of the hay press on
the Ciapp plantation was broken,
thus causing a sudden stoppage.
The manager, having heard Of
"Jobnny' Harris, land who is it
that has not heard Of "Johnny")
at once had the broken parts brought
to the frst.class wheelwright estab-
lishment of that young gentleman,
and in few short hours things were
in running order again; the press
having been repaired in so short a
space of time and in such a manner
as only johnny" knows how. 1t
makes little difference what kind of
work our planters may need, Mr..
Harris can do it in a work manlike
style, and, having recently made ex.
tensive additions in Labor saving ma
chinery, it will be turned out in the
"twinkling of an eye"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11
THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic National Commit.
tee is now fully organized for work,
and by the 18th Of this month opera.
lions against the whole lines of the
enemy will commence. The follow.
ing special of a very late day, from
the St. Louis Republican, the great
journal of the West, will give our
readers safe insight to the true
situation:
"Ex-Senator Barnum, Chairman of
the National Democratic Committee,
has not yet returned from Connecticut.
In his absence the Committees work
is supervised by William L. Scott, of
Pennsylvania, D. B. Smaller, of Yer
mont, and Abram s. Hewitt. General
Duncan L. Walker, the Committees
working Secretary, is still in Washing
ton arranging the work of the Con-
gressional Committee, of which he is
also Secretary. He reports to the Ma
tional Committee that the Congression-
al Committee has completed it's ar
rangements for the distribution of
campaign documents, and is perfectirg
the details of it's plan for vigorous
canvass for members of the House of
Representatives in the Congressional
Districts of the United States. Gene
raj Walkers letters say that the iufor-
nation received by the Congressional
Committee indicates that the party is
in good condition Ia every State.
The morning mails to-day brought
to the Democratic National Commit
tees Headquarters, at 1873 Fifth Ave-
me, more than 800 letters. They are
chiefly from Republican States, and all
give encouraging accounts of the prog
ress of the Democratic canvass. The
letters from Pennsylvania report the
formation of Hancock and English
clubs and Hancock veteran associa-
tions in every part of that State.
Many veteran soldiers who have here
tOfore voted the Republican ticket are
joining the Hancock veteran associa-
tons. David W. Magraw, who was
Colonel of the One Hundred and Six
teepth Pennsylvania volunteers in the
war of the rebellion, writes that he has
heen lifelong Republican and now
intends to support General Hancock,
and w. R. Brishy, of Westport, Penn
sylvania, telegraphs: "The ball is roll
ing magniflcently; we shall win great
victory" The news from Indiana in.
dicates that the struggle in that State
in October will be desperate. All the
gentlemen, however, who are keeping
the National Committee informed Of
the situation in that State write conf
IDENTIFY of Democratic success. The
Secretary of the State Committee saws
1.-THE Democrats were never better or.
ganized. The Republicans are getting
desperate and are raising money in
every way they can. They boast that
they will carry the State if money will
do it. We are on the watch and will
stop any attempt at colonizing."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

The periodic row, on Saturday
last, at the ro,c sing business corner
provided over by Mr.. John We'll,
was indeed success in the way of
a long continued and disgraceful dis.
turbance of the public peace. The
Hon. Mayor ignored the matter as
properly within the jurisdiction OF
the State Courts. Justice McGim-
sey had the parties-Mose and Will
liam Hubbard-brought to a stand
early Monday morning, by warrants
from his office on charges of carrying
concealed weapons, assault and re-
sisting an officer. The offences
were examined into and the accused
placed under appearance bonds of
$50 each.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

THE New Orleans Daily States,
the fearless champion of the peoples
rights, edited by that gallant Demo
crat, Major H. J. Hearsay, speaks of
charging. After the first of Septem-
Der, the opening of the business sea-
son, the States proposes to issue an
enlarged seven column paper, and to
''increase in every department its
usefulness and attractiveness as a
live evening Journal" Major, if our
best wishes for your undertaking are
needed, you certainly have them, and
may success crown your efforts. @
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11
MAYORS COURT.

Saturday, in these parts, proven
bialy speaking, is generally noted as
a busy day in the Halls of Justice,
and the 7th inst. was no exception to
the rule. Mayor Fellows, who was
absent the fore part of the week, ha.
wing been called to Nalchitoches on
business, returned on Wednesday,
and since that time has been kept al
most constantly busy attending his
arduous duties. His Court opened
about 2 o'clock Saturday, and no less
than two prisoners met him face to
face, ere he had assembled the plat
form. The first brought before him
was Fred. Fluck, resident of the
classic second ward, who retails in
"broken doses" old rye and other in
toxicating beverages, and who by
the way, is some of "mixer, having
of late earned reputation as lasting
as that of Old Mother Hubbard
principally among the "mokes"-
charged with testing the gum-elas-
tic qualities Of his baton DER the
Uranium of the redoubtable Tobias
Turner, better known as "Johnnie, .
colored local cobbler, and at times
loud NJ outbed politician {? of no
small worth, who is now and always
has been a stauuch advocate of that
grand old party, Democracy. He
gave a half-hour's recital of the facts
concerning the case, intermingled
with his usual stereotyped logical
expressions, consisting of "Demo-
cratic party of the Parish of Rap
ides," "solenn sound" "head upand
tail over the dash board" interesting
his colored hearers, having almost
charmed with eloquence, or as one
nigger remarked, che had me sleep,
sure and sartain." His Honor fined
Mr.. Fluck five dollar note, and he
went to his wallet like man.
S. Jackson, "Stonewall" of course,
was next granted an introduction to
his Mayorship. He ls the possessor
of as fast steed as ever faced the
wind, and being somewhat under the
weather allowed his nag to stray on
the shady sidewalk, usually used by
pedestrians. He resembles at first
sight Dr.. Tanner, and even looks as
if he might accomplish that forty
days fast himself. Not being &C.
customed to "basking in the MONDAY
sun" was his only excuse, although
an itinerant watch maker. He was
asked to contribute to the till, and
being of a generous disposition he
handed over the required amount
Eve dollars, and instantly "picked
up his line and moved"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

". GIRARD keeps always on hand
fresh Groceries-also good hot Bread
and sweet Rusks every morning, and
all kinds of Cakes. Come every
body! You all know where he keeps,
and he sells cheap!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

Mn. Bernard Mayer and family,
who have been sojourning among the
mountains of Virginia, returned Sat
urday per steamer Jewel. They had
a pleasant time, and his wife, who
was not in good health, seems par
ticulally to have been benefited by
the trip.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

--ON yesterday MFR. Ed. We'll, of
the Upper Warehouse, received the
first bale of cotton ofthis years crop
raised in Rapides. 1t is from the
plantation of Simon We'll, his bro
Their, and will be shipped to-day in
the care of Messrs, H. 8 c. Newman,
New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11
TIRE RED RIVER VALLEY.

As is we'll known, tue contract has
been signed for the completion, with
in fifteen months, of the New Orleans
Pacific Railway from New Orleans to
Shreveport. In another column OF
this journal will be found an adver-
tisement in which the American
Railway Improvement Company in
vites proposals from contractors for
the building of the road from Shreve-
port to Lecomte, twenty-five miles
Southeast of Alexandria, and for the
building of the bridge across the
Atchafalaya River. These are solid
facts, and they are facts which the
people of the Red River country
should most attcntively consider.
Railways add to the wealth of COM
munities chiefly in two ways-by
cheapeDing the cost OF traVel an"
transportation, and by creating the
conditions that are favorable to im
migration. Hitherto, the Red River
Valley has been, at all times, Deepen
dent on treacberous navigation; at
certain seasons of the year, all COM
munication with the outside world
has been practically suspended. The
railway will change all that, and Gre
ate, instead, the first condition of
prosperity, economy and rapidity of
transportation; but whether the sec,
ond condition. AN influx of i'm migra
tion-will follow in its logical Sc
quence, will depend almost entirely
on the people themselves. If the
land-holders of the region in ques
tion pursue the suicidal policy of
placing an absurdly high price on
their lands, they can keep immigra-
ton away from the Red River Valley
| just as effectually as if they should
organize an army and declare war
against all corners. As rule, immi
grants are refugees from countries
where lands are high and landlords
extortionate; assuredly community
that offers no change from those hard
conditions cannot hope to attract
immigration.
The situation of the Red River
Valley is the situation Of Louisiana
in general; there is surplus of land
and a deficit of population. The
dictates of sound public policy, and
the promptings of self-interest, alike
demand the redress of this adverse
balance. Every large landowner
should willingly sell part of his
holdings, because be, thereby, adds
materially to the value of the re-
mainder. Immigration societies
should be formed in every Parish,
where all lands for sale at reasonable
prices might be registered; dupli.
cate list should be filed with the
Commissioner of Agriculture in this
city. Every effort should be made
to assist new corners and to make
them feel themselves at home. In
this way only can sparsely settled
country he made to TEEN with popu-
lation, the public burdens be perma.
nently lightened, and the foundations
of enduring and ever-increasing pros.
perity laid.-[New Orleans Times.
| .~~~~~~->~0s>~->~>>~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

a--THE number of dogs, says the
CapatoIian, thas 'sneak into peoples
yards in the interest of hungry
stomachs, is something worthy the
charitable attention of beef distribu.
tors"-or bologna sausage mauufac-
turers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

-NATcHIrocuEs has organized a
Merchants and Planters Protective
Union, the object of which is to Sc
cure, by united action, the transpor-
tation of freight at just and reasona-
BILE rates. viii Rapides follow suit?
We hope so.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11
THE Oeerless Danube. "BishOp

The peerless Danube, Bishop
Geo. C. Hamilton, on deck, reached
here at 4:30 Monday evening. She
seems to improve as the weather
grows worse. Her Office clerks, and
every one q favorite in Alexandria,
extended usual courtesies In the pa
per line. Thanks all around.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

Mn. Lobe, of New Orleans, who
is well known here, was passenger
on Capt. Truslow's steamer, Satur-
day morning for this place. Rumor
has it that he will shortly join the
noble army of Benedicts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

The wet weather, which at the
present seems to be more dreaded
by our planters than the caterpillar,
still continues. We learn that ma
tured bolls, almost ready TO "pop"
open, are falling off the stalks, per-
fectly rottened with the dampness.
If this continues half crop can be
looked for.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11
Mn Henrv Hovmon ,aovoe [,

Mn. Henry Heyman leaves here
to-day for St. Louis. He will return
in three weeks with tue finest lot of
horses and mules ever brought to
this market. Parties desiring good
bargains in the horse or mule line
would do we'll to await his arrival be-
fore making purchase. they will
be sold cheaper than ever heard of
heretofore. -,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

--FREsH bread and cakes every
day at P. O'Shee's Bakery and Gro
Gerry Store. Orders from country
stores solicited and promptly at
tended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

Our readers will pardon all edi.
torial shortcoming this week, owing
to the illness Of the Editor, who is
at present confined to his bed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

do you desire bargains in either
The Dry Goods or Grocery line2-if
so pay visit to "Big Heyman's" es-
Establishment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

Our DEVILS soliloquy; Howard
it is to draw a prize in the Louisiana
State Lotteryw
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

Mn. Ed. Klotz and brother, are
With us for a few weeks, making
their annual visit to their relatives
here. Both are looking we'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

THERE is not vacant dwelling
house in Town. Look out for raise
Of rent, Mr.. Tenant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-08-11

We had the pleasure of call on
Saturday, from G. E. Lynch, the Ad,
vance Agent of Madame Louis, the
"Haytian Oratoress."