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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
Getting On in the World.

There are many different ways Of getting
on in the world; il does not always mean
making a great deal Of money, or being
great man for people to look up to with
wonder. Leaving off bad habit for a
good one, is getting on in the world; to be
clean and tidy, instead Of dirty aud disor.
dcrly, is getting on; to be careful and
saving, instead of thoughtless aud wasteful,
IS getting on; to be active aud industrious,
instead Of idle and lazy, is getting on; to
be kind and forbearing, instead Of ill.ua-
tured aud quauelsomc, is getting on; to
work as diligently in the masters absence
as 10 his presence, is getting on; in short,
when we see any one properly attentive to
his duties, perseyering through such diff.
hculties to gain such knowledge as shall
be Of use to himself aud others, offering
good example to his relatives and aequaint-
ances, We may be sure that be is getting
on 10 the world Money is very useful
article in its way, but it is possible to get
on with small means, for il Is mistake to
suppose that We must wait for good deal
Of money before we can do anything.
Perseverance is often better than full
purse. There are more helps toward get
ting on than is commonly supposed; many
people lag behind or miss the way alto
gether, because they do not see the simple
and abundant means which surround them
on all sides; and so It happens that these
means are aids which cannot be bought for
money. Those who wish to get on in the
world must have stock Of patience aud
perseverance,, Of hopeful confidence, a
willingness to learn, and disposition not
easily cast down BY difficulties and disap-
pointment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

AN ARTIST IN IoE.-Scarce as ice is
this season, there is in Philadelphia an
artist who devotes his time to the prepara-
ton Of images 10 ice, for the adornment Of
supper tables at large parties The figure
Of Atlas in ice is made to support a hol,
low globe 10 contaia raw oysters, there
being an opening at the top to ladle out
the biyalves. A large ice swan, the wings
carved in the most artistic manner, Is
placed aaOat in large dish Of water,
The wings are made almost as thin as
glass, and nearly as transparent, though
the artist complains that he can get no
clear and good Zoe. He has also made an
oyster holder 10 the shape Of camels aud
elephants, with HindoO riding, while back
Of him was the cave containing the oys.
ters. His trade is so fiourishing that he
uses up about 3,500 pounds Of ice ia a
single week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

How TO GET SLEEP.-How to get
sleep is to many persons matter of great
importance Nervous persons who are
troubled with wakefulness and excilability,
usually have strong tendency Of blood to
the brain, with cold extremities. The
pressure of the blood on the brain keeps it
in stimulated or wakeful state and tho
pulsations are painful. Let such arise and
chafe the body aud extremitics with a
crash towel, or rub smartly with the hands
to promote circulation and draw the ex-
cessivo amount Of blood from the brain,
and they will fall asleep 10 a few minutes.
A cold bath, or sponge bath and rubbing,
or a good run, or a rapid walk 10 the open
air, or going up and down stairs few times
before retiring, aid in equalizing circulation
aud promote sleep. These rules are sim
pie and easy of application in castle or
cabin, and may minister to the comfort Of
thousands who would freely expend money
for anodynes TO promote natures sweet re-
storer, balmy sleep.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
small Thi.rn.

Nothing is more fatal to happiuess "a
this world than scorn Of small things.
OF little acts, aud little words, and listle
thoughts, life is made. In little moments
We breathe itaway. Its great things come
but seldom, aud are often nnrecopnized
until they pass.
BY little friendly deeds we win our finest
friends. By little affectiouate words we
sooth sore hearts. by little gifts we may
help those Tor whom we are not able TO 40
great deeds Of charity. The interchange
Of pleasant little conrtesies 10 the house,
hould build up lis happiness as WAN 4
built with little stones.
Many one will toll over handsome
garment, but will not take the necessarx
stitches that viii save another dress from
ruin. Il is in little things that most peo.
pie are extrayagaut, forgetting the old
adage, that II we take care Of the penee.
the pounds viii take care Of theu,selyes'
Women have especial charge Of the listlo
things OF this life. II Is fashionable 10
scorD them nowadays, we know: but All
the same, they fall 10 womans share. The
tidiness that makes homs aud ina littlr
ones pretty d thing Of moments. Of listle
brushiues and washings and pickinxs an3
putting aside. The comfort Il shs sable
cannot be atto,s I'd 70 ii royal sixle. no,
can children ss educated a oas sxoou'
The alphabet and figures must como an,
while those who talk 30 much abonI
woman praie Of the great ones who have
made mark 10 the world, let us noi for'
get those who quietly 20 their aasa. alrny.
doing some little thiee that Is needed onIy
when lait undons.
Honor % thum that, wssh IL hppo a
saii'aeerandizefnout, they hare kepf lila.
~ gaufd over he nuisIi tlihsa ei |iIn .ua
oniy know how well uh5n iksa bAAY <1st
arg syn and their tired bas1s q fs1,
r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

Your enemy is at your feet, aud il is 10
your power to crush him Don't do il.
Better is an ounce Of forgiveness than a
thousand tons of vengeance If hardness
and bitterness still linger in your heart
Il actual and deep wrongs have been 10.
fiieted upon you-go aud lcok in the near
est open graye-you win not have TO go
iar--and see what is the end Of your enc !.
my and for you. Go think for a moment
beside the nearest gravestoue how little
worthy It Is for an immortal soul to be
cherishing the passions Of wolf or q tiger,
and then forgive your enemy even as you
need to be forgiven
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

They say the difference betweena grass.
hopper and grass widow is--there Is mo
difference. They'll both jump at the fifsl
chance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

There is iu Hart county, Kentucky
what Is known as the HSun-down Spring.
The water Of this spring flows necessarily
during the day 10 a stream the size Of 4
mans arm, but as the san nears the west-
ern horizon i grows perceptiblc leas, mako.
a peculiar sound, heard At a distance q
fifty feet, and then. just to the minute The
sun sets, stops running This phenomenon
occurs daily.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

A man without enemies Is like bread
without yeast; he never rises.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
Charity Of Speech.

Charity of speech is as divine a thing rs
starity OF acton. The tongue that sneak
eth no evil is as lovely as the hand which
giycth aims, To judge no one harshly. TO
misconceiye no mans motives, To beiieve
things are what they seem to be until they
are proved otherwise, to temper Judgment
with mercy, surely this is quite as good as
to build churches, establish asylums and
to found colleges Unkind words do a.
much harm as unkind deeds; many a ren.
utation has been stabbed to death by a
few little words, They have separated
families, parted husbands and wives and
broken the ties between the dearest friends.
There Is charity which consists in
Withholding words, in keeping back harsh
judgments, in abstaining from speech, If
to speak is to condemn. Such charity
hears the tale Of SANDER, but repeats i
not; it will not be the one to help the ball
1t listens in silence, but forbears comment
aud it locks the unpleasant secret nm IN
the very depths of its heart. While the
busy, censorious world is wagging is
tongue, charity sits dunno amid the clatter
reiralaing from passing Judgment on that
OF which il has no proof, and which. even
il Il had, would prefer throwing the man.
tie Of silence over the unpleasant matter,
Could it be possible for SANDER 10 make
the headway it does, If reticence. instead
OF PRONUNCIATION, was the universal rule ?
Could report be furnished with the hum.
dred wings il has If there was not So mapv
tongues wagging2 Silence can stiIl ra.
mor, il is speech that keeps it alive aud
lends it yigor.
II is TO the heart that is kind and gentle
that charity flies and broods quietly over
i with peacefulness Of the dove. There
i makes its home, and by the word with.
held aud kindly words outspoken, we have
the sign that the dove Of peace Is nesting
in the heart.
The heart which is filled with bitternes,
will give vent to il in words. II soc.
nothing bright nor beautiful, because 4
looks through clouded vision. Word,
are pretty good test Of temper and habi
Of thought. As "to the pure all tbine,
are pure, so to the malicious and III
tempered all things are black, unloyely
and Of ill-repute. Words are the sigma 3
thoughts, aud If the thoughts be sweet a,
good, the words win be Kind ana eentIe
Tree from malice aud all uncharitabienass
Therefore, BY our words do we proclaim
what VIC are; the good fairy, dropping ala
monds from her mouth, or the evil fair,
dropping ioads.
Mind your own business and lat the AZ
fairs Of others alone What II YOU do =
trialng defects and iaiIings IN others whiel
do not exactly square With ronr notion
and feelings; they are not accountable h.
them TO you for you have not been mad,
judge ever them They viii come a.
al right, no doubt, II YOU let them alone
The nieddler in other mems business onil
mars, an1 il does sometimes happen TIA
N ilruslipg bis nose into other peonle.
business be gets II seriously jammed. No
as often a. he should; but az often Is +,
does, he will find 10 a. q poof sfnnaf,.;zs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
Select 41oetrg.
SPRING SONG.

SPRING SONG.
oh / am hiry, IN garments green,
Ny wings are light as air,
Ally slippers are dainty as eer were seen,
And a magical wand bear.
hide In the hooks,
By the frozen brooks,
And coax them TO break old winters chains,
And his old bones crack
As drive him back,
with his clustering winds 10 his own domains.
tease him with showers, by day aud night,
Until he Is glad TO 60
laugh when he clutches in Wild alright
His glIstcnng robe ofsnow
lovingly peep
AZ the flowers asleep
Aud kiss them to life when the bluebirds sing.
am light and gay
Through tho liye-long day,
And the happiest child OF the year Is spring,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

A lizard, so engaged, had its tail aeci.
dentally cut of by the sudden closing of
the window on the sill Of which il was
stationed. This eurtailed lizard, however,
continued to visit the spot, charmed with
the music, After short time it was no
ticed that tie lost appendagc was gradual
ly replaced by two. This occurred at the
house Of a friend in Barbados. - Thomas
Bland ia Science Neies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
Concerning Lizards.

A discussion on the hereditary trans
mission of peeuliarities took place at a
recent meeting Of the Society Of Biology
of Paris, when Mr. Rouget is said to have
mentioned as a remarkable fact, that a
single tail, which he had caused to be am.
putated from salamander, was replaced
BY two tails, which subsequently grew out
This is by no means an uncommon occur.
renee in the West Indies, where | occa,
sionally noticed lizards with two tails.
The original one is replaced by another
always, | believe, Of inferior length, with
a second shorter one growing from its
base.
The common lizards Of the West Indies
are extremely fond of music. In listen.
ing attitude, they will approach the open
window Of a room in which music is
played, coming nearer and nearer, with
heads elevated, in,ently listening. In a
somewhat rare book, entitled Barbados
and other POEMS" BY NJ. j. Chapman
(London, 1885, this habit is thus referred
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08
"A BABY

"A BAb K
Is a well.spring of happiness If It is good aud
healthy, but fretful, crying child makes a
martyr Of its mother Soothing Syrups in
common use are not satisfactory. DR.. f. L..
Browns Soothing Spherules are just the thing
for Collie, Gripping Pains, Irritation Of Teeth
ing, slight DiarrhGa, and Nervous Fretting.
Try them.
0te {. L. Browns Diarhea 4 Dysentery Pills
are just what the most intelligent physician
in the world might sse They cure Diarrhna,
ordinary Dysentery aud Cholera Morbus,
possessing anodyne aud some au.i spasmodic
properties, they relieve all pain from n tooth
ache to cramp collie.
DR.. E, L. BROWNS LIVER PILLS
are made of the best material, at great cost,
and are perfectly reliable. For further in.
formation see Guide Post Sold by Druggists
L. l.. BROWN 4 co.
nov l5.Gm New Windsor, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

Gay sounds are heard within the lighted halls
The listening leaves the melody enthralls
The charmed zephyr pauses as he flies
And miugles with his strains the softest sirhs
The weakened lizard leaves his bushy bed
climb % Tho lAliInA. and nrecI. his h..nH
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
REASONS FOR COMING SOUTH,
tHuutSviiic Advocated

tfiuntsvitfo Advocated
Tho following most excellent reasons
for coming south arc given, by one
who seems to have a knowledge OF
what he is talking about:
L. The lives of tens OF thousands who
arc injuriously affected by the sudden
changes and extreme cold Of Northern
winters will be prolonged many years.
2. Considering the social, educational
and religious advantages, transporta-
ton facilities, public improvements
and fertility OF soil, the lands arc
cheaper than can be found in any other
part of the country.
3. Considering the cost of land and
expenses of tiilage, a much greater net
profit can be realized annually thnn is
realized in any northern or eastern
State.
4. The present price of lands not be-
ing Mt all proportionatc TO their pro-
ductive vatuc, the general advantages
being equal, if not superior, to any
other section, thus making an invest
ment South highly profitable.
8. In no other section of the country
is the practical farmer and land owner
held in 80 high esteem as in the South
ern States, and nowhere on tho face
Of the earth will the II orthern farmer
and citizen meet with such a hospita.
BILE welcome as awaits him at the hand
of the representative people of the
South
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
SPEAK NAE ILL.

Other people have their faults,
And so have ,ye rs well,
But all yo chance to SEQ or boar
Ic have no right to toll.
If ye Gamma speak % good,
Take care, aud SEQ, and foci,
Earth has all too much % woo,
And not enough o. veal.
he careful that ye make mao strife
WIZ ucddfing tongues and brain,
For ye VIII have enough To do
If yc but look Mt hamc.
If yc should feel like picking flaws,
Tc bcttcr go, and wocn,
And read the book that tsilE We All
About the mote and BONN.
Dinna lend "A listening car
To gossip or to strife,
Or, perhaps, 'twiil make for 80
Nae funny thing Of lifc.
., dinna add to others woe,
Nor mock it with your mirth,
But give go kindly sympathy
To suffering oncs of earth.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

III Now England village Il Baptist
preacher was discoursing from tho
text, "In those days camo John tho
Baptist preaching in the Wilderness of
Judea." Warming up, he said, "Oh
how like to read these words In tho
blessed Bible. You don't read any
where in 1t about John the Methodist,
nor about John the Presbyterian, nor
aboutJ ohm the IIpiscopalian, nor about
John the Congrcgntionalist. But It is
John tho Baptist! Oh! how ] like to
read thatH
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
THE PRICE OF COTTON.
{Shreverort Tinles.l

-, tA'a&OtSt'Sk< &Ahk~Sst
/, Under this caption the st. Louis Re-
publican altudes as follows to tho re-
cent advance In cotton nnd the pros
States: 3"'3'H If'""
"The advance in the price of cotton
from 10 to 123 cents a pound since the
season opened last September has had
a striking and most happy effect, not
only on the whole South, but on the
West and North, too. Estimating the
average bale at 500 pounds, it Is equal
to $12 so per bale on tho whole crop.
The crop estimates for the cotton year
beginning with September l, 1879, and
ending with September /, 1850, vary
from $3.50, 900 to 1000, 900 bales. TAX
ing it at only 5000, 600 bales, tho adj
vance is equivalent to S62 SOC, 600. The
cotton crop, therefore, is worth over
$6O, 600 900 more than it promised to
be six months ago. A large proportion
of the advance goes into the hands of
spectators, but the larger proportion
to those planters who were late in get
| ting their crops to market, or held 1t
back in anticipation OF better prices.
The effect is q cheerful animation In
the South, such us has not been OBJ
served for nineteen years. The people
| of that section are buying largely oi
Western produce of nearly all kinds.
st. Louis commission merchants deal.
ing with the South inform us that they
are busy filling orders for mules, horses
and wagons for planters, while their
regular orders are greatly in excess Of
former years. The demand for mules
has been so great that Missouri has
been swept almost clean, the prices
paid for them being higher than have
prevailed for ten years.
"The planting regions have suffered
some loss Of labor by the colored exc
dus, but it is not probable that this
will have the effect of reducing the
next crop. Tho high prices and gen
erat prosperity will stimulate the
whites to take tho place Of the migrat.
ing blacks, and it would not be sur.
prising if the next crop should exceed
the present one."
The closing paragraph of the above
article is worthy of consideration BY
our planters. True, the present hal
beefs' Il prosperous year for the Soutl
! III one respsact. but facts mentioned b,
our contemporary, Lii,sst Western pro
duce and mules have been largely pur
chased at the South shows that yer,
large proportion of the proceeds of thu
cotton crop will be required for the pur
chase OF corn, meat, mules, etc. Wouls
1T not be the part of wisdom of South
ern planters to guard as much as posi-
bic against repetition of this state O
things? What will it profit a plante
to make large cotton crops and ge
good prices for the same if he has t,
pay nearly all the money received fo
the staple for necessary supplies?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

When the Emperor Of Russia adopted
n policy of determination against tho
Nihilists, the desperate conspirators
notified him that thenccforward their
watchword would be "Terror for
terror" They have kept their pledge
to tho letter. -Four times In the last
four months thcy have struck, or tried
to strike, at the life of the Gar.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

Let me look at a revolver" said q
man who walked into a store at
Sandstone, Mo, and a weapon was
shown to him. 'Show me the
cartridge" he added, and he careTessIy
loaded one Of the chambers. "Excuse
me for using this q minute" he further
remarked, and shot himself through
the hraiu.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
nENTlsTRI!

Painless extraction of Teeth by the aid
of nitrous oxide gas, administered by DR..
ID. Beatty, dentist of 25 years experience.
and can refer to work OF twenty years
standing in Monroe. Onicc over Bank,
west room.
Monroe I.a Jan. 9, 1850. If
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
Dentistry.

DR. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
- offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding cotln-
try. Having an experience of fourteen
years in the practice, he feels confident OF
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to Warrant all work
btlice at residence on Jackson street, near
Tho Fomala Academy, Monroe. La.
v7-marl6:1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Now Orleans Democrat. j

We publish this morning a state
meut showing the apportionment
among the States in the matter OF del
eGates to the national nominating con-
vcntion of the Democratic party. 1t Is
to. look over this table and
to make some of the calculations that
ars suggested. For instance, the six
teen Southern States, including Della
ware and Missouri, have Q representa-
tion Of 276 out Of the 73S composing
the convention, or about 81 per cent Of
the whole; whereas the same States arc
required to furnish, and do furnish, "A
per cent of the electoral vote. In other
words, although tho South is relied up
on to contribute three-fourths Of tho
vote by which, II elected at all, the
Democratic President must be elected,
she has comparatively no voice what-
ever in the selection OF the candidate
for whom her vote is to secure the VIC
tory. Should the nomination be made
by majority in the convention, tho
South's wishes and tho South's intlu-
ence could be absolutely disregaraesi.
Should 1t be made under tho two
| thirds rule, the South could barely pre-
| vent a nomination, aud not even then
| If she should lose Missouri or Ken
lucky. The fact is that while the
| South gives the vote by which tho
national Democratic party obtains what
ever power 1t possesses, the South Ia
far from welding proportionate inilu-
ence In the party councils. Doubtful
States liko New York and Indiana,
and hopelessly Republican States like
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts aud
Illinois, manage matters to suit them
selves and without reference TO tho
solid Democratic South. And this Is
not only the case In the nominating
conventions, but 1t has been too much
so in the policy of tho party in Con-
gress. .. ,......... ,a, r,-....
| As regards the two thirds rule above
referred to, we call attention to tho
fact that the National Executive Conn
mittee have requested the States to In.
struct their delegates as to tho question
Of dispensing with or maintaining It..
There seems to be movement ON foot
having for Its object tho abolition Of
the rule, and tho committee therefore
desire that delegates come to tho con-
vention prepared to express the Views
of their constituents. It is important
that this matter be considered In all III
bearings, SO that If there are any goot
reasons for tilt abandonment Of tn,
cnstom they may be developed, in tim,
to produce an effect upon the sentiment
of tho party. We refrain for tho pres
ent from any comment, and simply
refer 1t to the people for discussion.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

The remains Of the Confederate dead
who were buried with the Union
prisoners In the old stockadc of the
AndcrsonviIIe prison are to be removed
and reinforced at Americus, Ga.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

Ruskin says that European wars
would not last n week if their effect
was to break all the china in the
house Of the governing classes.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05

1t takes butcher only thirty days
to learn how to sell bones with the
meat, while IL takes q husband life
time to learn how to buy 'cm sep
arately.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
Dr. T.P. Richardson

AS resumed the practice of Medicine.
H He may DO found, when not profess
siOnaIfy engaged, at Moore's drug store
during the day, and at his residence at all
other hours. Monroe, Fob. 6, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-05
John HI. Dinkgrave,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
n Office opposite Court House. Practices
in all the Courts Of North Louisiana also
in the supreme Court of the State and the
Federal Courts. All claims, including COT
ton claims, will receive prompt attention.
Land Office and Pension matters attended
to. March rs, 1879.