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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26
hoAn and rrnst cemn.rr.

Mr. du Billet, prominsns cspitsliss asa
attorney Of Paris, FS1cs, is now hsrO
IN the interest Of FroncA capital He ia
tive of Louisiana and resided long time il
New Orleans Since 1855 he hsl lived IN
France, where no has been the outspoker
lrsnd OF Texas, and has perhaps done mere
Lnau any othar person in making known to
Europe tho vast resources And advantages Of
tAli state The parties represented BY him
swn large bodies Of lands ia Parker and
other western counties. which doubtless will
soon be settled By French agreulturists.
IhaIe parties propose to organize Loan
ald IrHst company with on unlimited CAPT.
tai, for the purpose of loaniDg money on
long and advantageous terms 10 DO used in
developing the various interests Of this state
this Will be done provided the coming lsgis.
latura will make slight amendmsnJ TO our
corporate laws.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26
Happy Homes.

One Of the most useful and the NOS
appropriate article there can be hAd for
Christmas pres nj is an elegant cult ofcham,.
Der or psrlor furni tur". Billinglo Fam
ture Store, corner Cole, oapd Elm, is the
only place in Dallas where a flsc suit O
or even whore Grst-class article can be had
in fact, if you want style aud
finish you need not look further
Thousands of bis Gust msrS will testify to the
superior quality of his goods, snd scores AZ
taking advantage of his superior fsclIi!ie
and furnishing their honas comfortably
Over two huadr3d shipments by rail hs'
been made since tho 1st day OF Dae'm6er
and two furniture wagons are eEaPloyad Il
deliver his goods in the city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

Joneuscheok, New Years day and night.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26
Or Earaa,s Gard

We direct attention to the card Of DIR, B.
Esgan, which appearsia this nSrniag' is''o'
DIR. ESgan has recently locH' amongst US
having cons hlthar fren sherman. The
HERALD has 40 words In favor OF the doctor
profeuiopslly, 81 he ~ rsputatloa' osseu
on what he has Sc mplishei in the past, one
part Aot psresl OF tao idea With WGlGh DIS
ntma is atsimilAed, ana which speak losdof
than any language of ours can DO OUT We
wolesms tho acquisition of hi1sslt ard hi'
elegant family.
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C!sristntBS
Thero wore

Yesterday was Christmas. Thero wore
services at tho different churches,
host Of family diniDgs, oic. The streets
were alivo during tho day with
men aad boys, who yollad like . lot Of Co.
manchs indians anu fired of fireworks.
There vere several little aaticuiii and oloeS,y
nosos. The more pleasant incidents ct lhe
day W,iil be noticed in tho next issue oil INC
Herald.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

The purifying influence OF Ayers s"'"
parrills beauties the complexion.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

Tho pesteffics at Jimtown and tho s'oro VI
Mr.. j. H. Bumpss, who is the postmaster
was burglarizea Friday night The ease
drawer in the ssore WIS priced open s1q .S gov ~
taken out. A lot of staHps and 50 on IN
money wero taken out of the postsilce'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

Mr.. j. B. zimmerman of tho late real cs'
tate firm Of Dugborty & Aumsrman' was
married on Tuesday, the 2lst inst TO MISS
Lolin Barlsw, at Old Union church, in !, Fay
ette county, ..nsn C'ntrovils ny, BY hlo h
OP. Williamson, Of the Christian cnurcn'
They have rosms at the ST. George.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

We are now prepared TO supply the trade
with the Celebrated Francis Whitaker star
Ham, eanvassed and uncanyassed, and we
caution buyers 70 Zee that all Hama thoy buy
have the STAR burns on the skin OF each ham
iCthoy want to enjoy good living. wholesaled
by McENNia & KEACH.
C0GMI9AlON MERCHANTS,
7e5 Elm Street, Dallaa.
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TO TRADE OR SELL.

One .nl hand buggy, extra good.
Eoor hsaa oil horses, Boine very fine.
Five uiauOs.
Two hns gold watches.
Ono Kiln good, hard brick.
Clne case hne English guns. 49,.
Wll trade any or ell OF the aOoVe ior Vou"'i'
nroduce ut cash prices. -, ,..,, ia
P'IfIh" ov, also seve,sl tracts Of good land IN
nj. md othsr counties for sale low,
h'' '. EEEKEs, 3lf iain street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-26

0, S. Fowler will deliver another Of his
FINE lectures Sunday afternoon at 8p. No.
one on Monday evenlngR priysto lecture TO
gentlemen on Manhood. Admission 25cts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
Legislative Wo.k.

The Picayune yesterday m ,rning
has some very pertinent remarks on
the small amount Of real work so fal
performed or even cut out by the
Legislature. A large portion of the
session has been consumed and yet
we see scarcely the budding of the
fruit.
We are not disposed to criticise
the General Assembly harstly. But
it has vast amount of difficult work
to do and it is certainly high time
that some Of it was disposed of. A,
the present rate of proceeding the
regular session and the extra session.
provided for in case of necessity
will both be consumed and the work
Of harmonizing the laws of the State
with the new Constitution left un
accomplished.
1t seems to US that, to expedite
the necessary legislation, it would
be we'll for the General Assembly to
direct the several committees to
draw up and present such bills as
fall within their province, and which
are suggested or required TO be pass.
ed by the Constitution.
The full and exhaustive report OF
the committee on constitutional leg
islation, presented to the Legislature
sometime since, would be the proper
guide for the distribution Of this
work among the committees, and
this plan would insure the early
presentation Of all; the absolutely
necessary legislation, and which Ger
tainly ought to take precedence of all
other legislation however important.
The people are impatient of the
slow and unsatisfactory work of the
General Assembly, and that body
should now begin it's labors in ear
nest New Orleans Daily States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
Taking Care Of Things.

+. .
An elderly la'ly of great sagacity
was engaged in looking over trunk
of rare old laces aud embroideries
for the purpose of distributing them,
among a number of grandnieces. 1t
was observed that the portion laid
aside for a certain niece contained
the choicest and most delicate selec
tions. On being asked why she
made this difference, the old lady re
piled: II give these to Mary because
she understands the art Of taking
care OF things. In her hands they
will last and retain their beauty for
years, while the other girls would
probably ruin and destroy them in a
few months"
The good old lady had really dis
covered and explained the secret of
the great difference in the appearance
and dress of many young ladies, and
of older ones, too. Laces, embroide-
ries, neckties, gloves, and, In fact, all
the little refinements and elegancies
Of costume depend for the looks on
the care taken Of them. 1t is not
only bad taste and bad manners, but
it displays a real lack Of personal re
finement for lady to wear crumpled,
torn or soilea finery. There is no
need and no excuse for it. All these
delicate little articles of atlornment
can be so carefully laid away when
not in use that their freshness and
beauty shall he preserved. So with,
gloves, so with fine dresses or gar
ments fanny sort. To see an elegant
silk all full of wrinkles, looking as
though it has been slept in, or to see
a handsome cloak anput of shape
and dotted with lint rough being
carelessly hung ul hinder other
clothes in a wardrobe 8 offensive in
the extreme 10 reii taste. On
the contrary, the do tily cared-fo,
lace ann ribbon, loo pg fresh and
bright as though j1sS bought, the
carefully done up collar, the care
fully kept, unwrinkled dress, all
mark the woman of real re6nemen,
and of skill in. the art Of taking care
of things.-[ Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

- .s -En 4
"A coLoRED man VITO had con-
tracted q debt some years ago with
one Of our merchants came to town
yesterday and called on bis old
creditor. =
"Didn't you 'splain to me dat If I
settled up dat account you would
give me a 'lowance?' said the darkey
to the merchant.
Eyes, | did say so, Sam,' said the
merchant. "Ifyou are ready to settle
your bill now / will make good al.
lowance.' and the merchant waited
for the colored individual to pull out
his pocketbook..
We'll, sir, ! hasn't got de money
JUS now, hut | thought I'd come in
an get de 'lowance; my wife wants a
shawl."-[S Francisco Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
LEXANDRIA, La. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1880.

Gilbert had lost had heen won hy
the senior partner. and the court in
structed the jury that inasmuclI as
the sum in question had actuall,
been delivered to one of the join,
owners, who was hound to make an
account to his associate, the prisoner
could not he convic, ell. -
"God bless you, Mr.. Parker" fal
tered the happy little wife, Il knew
you would bring No out all right
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
A LAWYERS STORY.

No lawyer likes going into court
with thoroughly bad case-yet how
can he help it sometimes2 / should
should lkve more patience with the
question: "Do you ever think it
right totdefend man whom you
believe b be guilty?' were it less
frequently asked by people who
spend SIX days Of the day seeking to
get the upper hand of their neigh.
"ors ana the seventh .,' to c'rcumvent
their Maker. TO the honest enqui
rer l commend the answer DR.. John
son once gave to Boswell:
"sir, t'f lawyer is not the Judge
Was it my place, when George
Gibert's little sorrow worn wife,
with tears in her eyes, hesought me
to do what l could for her itnpris-
oned husband, virtuously to turn my
hack and leave her tired, struggling
heart to break or not, as it might;
| was neither priest nor Levite to
find ready excuse for passing by
on the other side! Yet what could
l do2 George Gilbert had been sen,
on collecting tour, and had gam
hled away money received for bis
employers. 1t was plain case Of
embezzlement, and the penalty was
term of years in the State prison
81 am sure he never meant to be
dishonest" pleaded the loyal little
woman. He was tempted by Graf
ty and designing man, but, instead
Of running away, as others would
have done, he came back and con.
fessed his fault, Offering to let his
whole salary 60 toward making uE
the lost money till every cent was
paid. Mr.. Meek, the junior partner
was inclined to be merciful, but Mr.
Mangle, the head of the house, who
returned just then, after years alb
sence, insisted that the law should
take it's course.
gave what poor consolation
could for lawyers, like doctors, must
keep their patients courage up al
times.
Gin the first place, I'll see Mangle
& Neck" said; "Mr. Mangle may
be brought to hear reason, after all
if be can be only made to see his in
terest in it,"
The pale and Respondent face
cheered up little. My words
seemed to have aroused sort of I'M
defined hope, which / was far from
feeling myself.
Mr.. Mangle received me stony po
likeness.
"Young man," his manner said
"don't waste time in appeals to sen
timent-you won't, ifyou'll just lool
at me-"
I took the hint, and came out a
once to business-repeated Gilbert.
offer and put it as strongly as posi-
BILE that more was to be gained by
leniency than harshness, all of which
MIR. Mangle listened to with con
scientious scowl.
II cannot be a party to compound
ing a felony" he answered, with
solemn information.
"Nor have I asked you,'' / repliee
a little nettled. II have merel,
mentioned plan of paying bacl
your own, leaving it to your owl
generosity sud good Judgment t,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

The New Orleans Evening City
Item,says: Our former fellow-citizen,
Judah ?. Benjamin, writes from
Temple Bar, London, to L. L. Levy,
Of THIS city, authorizing him to draw
for f35, being the proceeds Of a bale
of cotton sold at this high price
through the exertions Of Messrs.
Vaughn. of Liverp 'ol. for the hench,
Of the Hood ufpLau>.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
SheriTs Sale.
JOSEPH T. HATcH)
vs.. No. 1857.

JOSEPH 7. HATcH)
vs.. : No. 1857.
SEBURN BROWN.
Parish Court, Parish of Rapides, State
of Louisiana.
TOY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID writ of Fieri Facias issued out of
the above named Court in the above en-
titled and mum bered suit, have seized
aud will offer for sale at public auction.
at the Court House door, in the Town
OF Alexandria, La, on
SATURDAY, the 9Th day of MARCH,
A. D. 1880,
between the hours of IL O'Clock A. NJ.
ana O'Clock P. NJ, the following des-
crloea property seized by special order
OF said writ, to-wit:-
The Northeast quarter of South.
West quarter, and East half of North
West quarter OF Section Twenty. Town.
ship Three North, Range Four West
and also the NORTHWEST quarter os
North West quarter of Section Twen,v
Township Three North, Range Four
West, containing the quantity of one
hundred and sixty-one $1,000 acres of
land.
TERMS OF SALE:-CASH, subject to
appraisement. d. G. PAUL,
Feb. lss0-5t. Sheriff.
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mo. &c.
USEFUL WV ~.

A man usually marrics a wife tn
he Of some assistance to him, to help
him on his journey through life, BY
her good advice kind sympathy, her
courage and good sense. He wants
4 helpma' e--some one who will look
out for his interest aud prosperity,
who will endeavor by all means in
her power 10 aid him in his efforts to
be successful. 1t is Lis duty to pro-
vide for his house, and her to see
that everything is taken care of and
not wasted. He does not wish Ia
have the money he hardly earned
thrown away foolishly or unwisely
'lissipated. II he abors to earn and
save competency, she ought TO as
sist in helping him to save for tho
''rainy days"
Nearly all successful business men
have had useful wives, who have
striven to do their duty and merit
happiness and good fortune, who
have wisely made every effort in a
right direction, to aid, encourage
and simulate a worthy ambition
who gave not only hopeful words.
sunny smiles and cheerful sympathy,
but as otter buckled to themselves,
and worked with right good will,
till the rough places were bridged
over, and the dark days become light
again. 1t should be the ambition Of
wives to be worthy of confidence and
trust, to willingly labor for the well
fare and happiness Of the ones they
love, and to walk hand in hand with
them toward success. Their cour-
age should not falter, no matter how
dark the skies look, their energy
need seldom fail, they can do as.
much towards his advancement in,
life as be does for himself, and often.
more, for when he would stop and
falter BY the wayside, they can cheer
him on and give him fresh courage
to make another attempt. They
should be the best friend of the one
they Lave chosen to 60 with, and yet
how often they drag man down,
and make him feel he has but a mill.
stone around his neck. They can
not save, they will not work, they
are neither home makers nor domes-
tic angels they take away all q
mans amhi,ien to become anything
that brings either fame or honor.
and no one ever lays the praise of
worthy deeds at their feet. The
useful wives are honored in the
hearts of those they have helped up
ward and onward-ana men are
proud to lay their success in life to
the mothers and helpmeets, who have
faithfully worked for their interests
and done for them the best they
knew how. They have performed
their duty, and deserved their good
fortune, and their happy influence
keeps their memory sweet--fragrant
in the memory of their husbands.
They have proved themselves
both comfort and a blessing, have
kept the home atmosphere bright
with cleerfulness, and the music Of
loving, encouraging words-they
have in all possible ways tried TO
keep the affection they won In early
days, and helped the men they loved
TO build up fortune, to merit sue.
cess and fame-and thus they are
held in honor and esteem, and wor-
thy the trust and confidence reposed
IN them. Is it not wise ambition
in q woman to endeavor to prove
herself useful wife, to become an
inspiration to the man she loves2
+ Five, in San Francisco Post.
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ppetrn.
THE PATTER OF THAT SINGLE,
BURLINGTON HAwK-EYE.

When the angry passion gathering in
my mothers face see,
And she leads me in the bed room, gen.
tly lays me on her knee;
Then know that / will catch it, and
my flesh in fancy itches,
AS listen for the patter of the shingle
on my breeches.
Every tinkle of the shingle has an echo
and sting.
And thousand burning fancies into
active being spring,
And thousand bees and hornets meath
my coat tail seem to swarm,
As listen to the patter of the shingle;
Oh! so warm.
In splutter comes my father-whom
! supposed had gone
To survey the situation and tell her to
lay it on;
TO see her bending DER me as ! listen
to the strain
Played by her and by the shingle in a
wild and weird refrain.
In a sudden intermission, which ap-
pears my only chance,
1 say: "Strike gently, mother, or you'll
split my Sunday pants"
She stops moment, draws her breath
the shingle holds aloft,
And says, II had not thought of that
my son, just take them off"
Holy Moses! and the angels, cast thy
plying glances down,
And thou, oh, family doctor, put good
soft poultice on,
And may with fools and ounces ever
lastingly commingle,
If ever say another word when my
mother Yields the single.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

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cents; 3 trial copies for 25 cents.
Address,
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Rochester, New York
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CEMN your Watches, Clocks and
OEVD Jewelry to T. M. B1OSSAT
Matchmaker and Jeweler, opposite the
Town Hall, to be repaired.
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VOL. 35.}
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MISCELLANEOUS.
II H E
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT
FOR
1850.

A careful consideration OF the
wants and needs of large class who
would become subscribers to coun-
try newspaper, has induced US TO un-
dertake to satisfy want long felt,
and with whatever measure of sue
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can but trust that the endeayor to
serve the public will meet with such
encouragement as will induce US to
spersist.
1 Living, as we do, In the midst of q
scountry unsurpassed in agricultural
resources, and where the mass of the
people are engaged in tiling the soil,
it is strange, to say the least of it,
that we have so few Journals which
deem it of sufficient Importance to
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occupation in which they are en-
gagged. ~.
After this issue, it is our purpose
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each week, To
AGRICULTURE,
and To such topics as naturally
should I've OF interest tn tie farmer.
We shall have tn depend. In great
measure, upon our exchanges, hut
we hall endcavor to Gull 0nly such
matter as will hr read viii interest.
and such ~ tmanates from the hest
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Ing out tn Us the advantages at n
theory or u system which has been
demonstrated over one which j.
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II will he our constant aim TO on
courage development OF asystem OF
internal improvements, by whir..
alone population will he induced to
come and occupy cur waste lands,
and infu>e new life in those great
= Industries which have so long Ian
guished.
In the future, as in tile past, we
shall adhere to the faith, and advo,
cate The doctrines of Con titutlonnl
Democracy. We shall endeavor t.,
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we shall note any features in the pc.
litical struggle, soon to begin, which
may be WORTHY of attention. The
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dennis KEARNEY is in New York
and made a speech there Saturday
night. II was as follows: .Men and
women: desire to call your atten.
ton to the platform before commen.
cling the speech Of the evening.
There are no long list of b--!
h9 It tt (cheers) -
------ at -. the -----.- az
Applause. When the
-. Laughter. y
Those who beard it said il was very
interesting, snl We think il must
btve been. : Toll City Derrick.