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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
News for the Fellow with a Click
$ Oiy" Shirt.

The Washington Star describes,
as follows, some of the toilets worn
by the Washington ladies, at the re-
ception Of Senior Zamacona, the Mex
lean. Minister. The jewels alone,
worn by Mrs. John J. Astor, of New
York, were valued at six hundred
thousand dollars:
"T'Le ladies, in rich and ;7eIitterine
toilets, added theAmagnifcence Of
the scene. AS Mrs. Astor, Of New
York, stood on the balcony with her
wealth Of diamonds she only appeared
to be a fft part Of the gorgeous speeta.
Gle. From her corsage If blue satin
and point lace sparkled a cluster of
large diamonds, which exceeded any
thing ever before seen in this city;
chains of solitaire diamonds were worn
like gold cord BY our military ofl3ces
Of high rank; three rows of large pearls
encircled her slender throat; large soli-
ta1res glittered in her ears, and ''pa-
rure" of fabulous valne adorned her
head. Nine. de Zamacona wore u
train ofa lilac satin. brocaded in tho
style Of peaches; the waist and paniers
were of violet embossed velvet Mech
lin lace and flower garnitnre were
gracefully disp"s, d about the dress.
Magnificent diamond ornaments y ere
worn with this elegant toilet. Miss
AmeIie detzamacona wore white frust-
ed f.ganze, with basque and paniers If
ecrU satin, lowered with tiny roses
and buds. The dress was trimmed
with Breton lace and bows Of red and
green satin. ribbon. Miss Eleena 10
Zamacona wore white muslin with
garniture Of Breton lnce and white
satin ribbons. Mrs. DeveDs, vile Of
the nephew Of the Attorney General,
wore an elegant toilet Of dark blue
velvet, white satin and lace. Mrs. L.
+. Scull, OF Pittshurg. wore cOmbinm-
ton toilet Of brown and blue and
breeze velvet, with .lral,rries Of striped
satin; the trimmings were a chenille
fringe Of brown and bows of gold col
or, with point lace in neck and sleeves.
Mrs. i. q. Speer, of Pittsburg, wore
white satin combined with white cord
ed silk, with satin spots, embroidered
in white silk on the long box pIaits of
the skirt; point duchesse lace garnished
the dress. The Misses Dwight we're
beautifully dressed. One wore white
Powered sa in with lace and flowers.
Her sister wore white silk with pearl
embroidery on bands of blue velvet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight accompanied
their daughters. Mrs. Yung Wing,
wife of the Chinese Minister, wore o
rich garnet velvet with point lace and
diamonds. The wife Of Senator Logan
wore Powered brocade with velvet.
Her daughter, Mrs. Tucker, was dress
ed in crimson satin, with black velvet.
Mrs. Representative Pound wore Grim
son plush, with point applique lace,
and diamonds. Mrs. Ramsey, wife Of
the Secretary Of War, wore slack vel
vet, point lace and diamonds. But
space will not permit a further de-
scription of this gorgeous scene."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

THE late lamented Gen. John
Bell Hood was native of Kentucky,
He identified himself before the wal
with Texas, by reason of his many
valiant deeds as an Indian fighter.
and he was severely wounded in a
hand to hand engagement. At the
outbreak of the late war he went into
the Confederate States Army as q
leader of the celebrated Texas bri.
gade, and died as a business man in
New Orleans. His book just pub
lished, called advance and Retreat,
Personal Experiences in the United
States and Confederate States Ar
miles," has about it the brilliancy OF
a romance, while every line bears
the imprint of truthful history. The
accounts of the inner life of the Con-
federacy towards its dissolution are
very readable. The advertisement
is in another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-DEwBERRy vines are blossoming,
and, if there is no set back to them,
an immense quantity will be grown.
In fact, all nature is putting on new
suit--a month ahead of time. May
they not be torn of, is our wish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

VIZ are pleased to note that oul
former fellow townsman, Joseph Eel
lows, who is permanently farming in
Natchitoches Parish, has retained
his penchaat and love of fine stock.
A few days since, he brought to the
Town of Natchitoches an OK, which
upon being placed on pair of u. S.
Standard scales weighed 1888 pounds
gross.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

we owe thanks to Billy Quick
sail, of the Silver City, for pack
age of papers. The Silver City
passed up Friday morning with 8
full freight. She is, for this trip
commanded by Captain Noah SEQ
veil, Captain NJ. N. Wood being de
tanned in New Orleans by serious
illness.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

--FIsHINs at the Mouth of Bayou
Rapides is said to be good. On last
Saturday, an old citizen with line in
hand, was seen sitting in the mud
eagerly waiting for bite, and for
every nibble he got he gave nod,
and finally, to the great delight OF
his Juvenile associates, he captured
q buffalo, and went his way rejoicing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
The bill in the Ieoislatpre .

The bill in tie Legislature au-
tlorizing the appointment of Police
Jurors by the Governor, in lieu of
their election by the people, will
pass and become law. We have
serious doubts concerning this
change, and for one protest against
any of the peoples rights being ia
ken from them. 1t may be all we'll
so long as such men and Democrats
as L. A. Wiltz are Governors, but
depict the fatality if ever Louisiana
should be cursed with Radical
Governor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
.AcT No. Z Of the Legislature b

-Acr No. Z Of the Legislature has
been published and promulgated in
the Official Journal, aud reads that
"rhe first time of each of the twenty
six Judicial District Courts shall be-
gin on the first Monday in April,
1880, in that Parish Of each respec-
tive District which is named first in
Article l08 of the Consti.ution.' '-
That fixes term in Rapides on the
first Monday in April, 1880, about
five weeks after the term now being
held.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

OFFICIALS for the Parish of Ra-
pides can obtain their Commissions
by calling at the Sherit1's Office. All
of them were sent to the care of D.
c. Paul. IL would be well TO qualify
at once; SO we give this timely hint.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

THE nomination of E. +. Parker
to be Supervisor Of the Census for
the nrst district Of Louisiana, which
includes New Orleans, has been re-
jected BY the Senate. This is rather
ominous for certain other parties on
the anxious bench. Mr.. Parker has
been a leading man in New Orleans
SINCE his boyhood, was formerly
Sheriff, and we are surprised at bis
rejection, unless It be that the Dem.
ocrats have at last opened their eyes
TO the true situation and are going
to draw the lines tightly down on
Mr.. Hayes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

THE Star Alliance Troupe per
formed in Natchitoches FIVE nights
to "densely packed houses" and left
for Shreveport by the Silver City Oh
Saturday evening.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

The Ninth Cavalry, recently
whipped by the Indians, is composed
of coloied troops, mostly recruited
from this State-but they Tough,
nobly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-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, 1880-02-25

Gus GEHR, Of the palace Bar"
George Wilson. in.-command, served
the Office of the DEMOCRAT with an
extra fine luncheon, and the liquid
ingredients TO wash it down.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

"A general order has been issued
by the Post Office Department, cut
ting down mail service on all "star
rontes' in the country to one service
per week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

The streets, Notwithstanding the
late rain, are in good order. Persons
on foot, can travel over the Town
without getting in mud-holes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

How ought fellow feel when
his "girp whispers: "May angels
Irvine for you the wreath of immor-
tality?" Can't some one tell2
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

COUNTRY visitors should not fail
to give Vallery, of the "Gem" call.
He keeps the finest wines, liquors
and cigars.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

Halls Vegetable Sieilian Hair
Remover is q preparation of merit,
and is rapidly displacing all others
for the hair.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

Now is the time for putting in
garden "sass." Everybody is doing
something in the way of preparing
for Spring garden.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

The Nationul Democratic Com
mittee, on Monday, assembled in
Washington, for the purpose of Sc
Letting a time and place for holding
the National Democratic Convention
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-MosouIroEs have put in their
appearance and we fear will continue
to remain with US the balance of the
season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

The muster-roll of the great ar
my of holders, under the gene
raj government, contains the names
of l07,93l people who draw pay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

A "REPoRT."-Wc would warn our
friends who do not heed the injunc-
tions of the law, or who bid defiance
to its penalties, to learn lesson
from the mishap which befel Speaker
Ogden in the Louisiana Legislature
few days ago. We are informed
that as that gallant gentleman rose
to put some motion before the House,
loud report was heard, which some
supposed to proceed from the Speak
er's gavel. 1t soon became apparent
however, that such was not the case,
for the Colonel hastily withdrew to
investigate the extent of the damage
which the posterior portion of his
magnificent physique had sustained.
We are left in doubt as to the actual
estate of things" as revealed by this
somewhat novel inquiry for our
"boss" legislator. 1t is the first
committee of one that has had such
an important matter "to look into"
since the session began. We shall
await the Coroner's report with some
solicitude. Rejecting upon this at
fair we have come to the conclusion
that as small thing as a pistol
could not inflict any serious" bod
lily harm upon one of his elaborate
dimensions. We trust not; but
there is another phase of this little
affair that we can't exactly speak
about that gives Us some uneasiness.
Could the Colonel, we wonder, guess
what we have reference to?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

CEWING. MACHINE NEEDLES,
- OIL and ATTACHMENTS for
ALL MACHINES, at T. M. BIOS
salts, MATCHMAKER aud JEW
ELER, Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-RoLTAIR, the ''conjuring mon
arch of the world" failed to perform
as advertised on last Wednesday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-DoN'T FORGET IT! Landreth's
Seeds are the best. Ask for them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

farming has now fairly began
corn is being planted and farmers
generally, are jubilant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

THE Kansas fever in these parts,
is about "played."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-SpoRTsMEN, large and small,
have had rare sport of late killing
robins, The fields are full of them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

THE Mocking-bird can be heard
thrilling forth his sweetest notes.
Spring is at hand!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

no YOU VALUE YOUR sTGHTs
~ If so, call on T. M. BIOSSAT,
MATCHMAKER and JEWELER,
and purchase pair of his CELERRA
TED CRESCENT SPECTACLES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

NoRDENsKJoLD's RETURN.-T h G
Swedish explorer, Nordenskjold, who
accomplished the North East passage
in the "Vega," has arrived at Naples,
on his return homewar,ls. Salutcs
were fred and the shipping and city
were gaily decorated with flags.
The feat which he has accom-.
plisled will place him in the front
rank If navigators and explorers.
His abilities as a man of science
have been long since recognized by
the learned in Europe. The route
he pursued, in its general course,
was Eastcriy along the Northern
coasts of Europe and Asia. He vfs.
tied during this voyage Irkoutsk,
the chief city of Russia in Asia, the
so-called capital of Siberia, which is
situated on the Lena river, several
hundreds Of miles from it's mouth.
The Vega was thesfrst and only
vessel from Europe that has ever
visited the place. He spent the
winter of '7S and 10 amid the ice OF
the Arctic sets, many hundreds OF
miles Northwest of Behring's Strait.
During the last Summers thaw he
made hia way out and passed through
the above.named Strait into the Pa
cidc Ocean, visiting Japan and other
countries on his homeward journey,
which was made by way Of the Red
Sea and Suez Canal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-FREsH Bread every day at the
ard Street Bakery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

-PILGR1MAGEs to Buffalo, New
York, are made by thousands of in.
valids annually to consult with the
medical and surgical staff of the
Worlds Dispensary and Invalids'
Hotel, the largest private sanitarium
in the world. All chronic diseases
are treated by scientific methods.
The practice is divided among nine
eminent specialists. Among the
most popular domestic medicines in
the land are those manufactured by
this Association, among which are
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov.
cry, the greatest of alternatives OF
blood cleansers, and Dr.. Pierce's Pei.
lets, (little pills, that have largely
superseded the old.fashioned coarse
pills. Compound Extract Of Smart.
Weed is deservedly popular as q
remedy for diarrbea, dysentery, fux,
and kindred diseases; also as pain
killer and remedy for colds. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the
great remedy for female weakness
and associated arrangements. DR..
sage's Catarrh Remedy is the "old
Reliable" Invalids' Guide Book
10 cents, post paid. Address Worlds
Dispensary Medi~ al Association, Buf
falo, New York, or London, England.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

GEND YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS
~ and JEWELRY to T. M. BIOS.
SAT, MATCHMAKER and JEWEL
Err, to be repaired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

Buy yoar Boots, Shoes and Hats
from VIM. Hustmyre.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25

--BUr your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from YIN. Hustmyre:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-25
Our Agents.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE TOWN
ALEXANDRIA,. La

Cider at the Gem"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-01-15

There is considerable damage reported in
the khckitat valley, to timber and fences,
and suffered heavily from the storm. 1t is
said to he the highest wind ever known in
that section.
At Umatilla the wind attained n velocity
of 80 miles an hour the variation of the ba
rometer from morning to evening being one
and three quarter inches. There was much
damage done to buildings etc, but no lives
lost
1t is feared that the upper country has
suffered very great damages, and the full
reports are anXously awaited.
DOWN THE COLUMBIA.
Reports of the storm state it as severe all
the way down to Astoria. where damages
are great and not yet fully known.
\ section of roadway went down in the
wreck at Astoria. and the damage to it and
adjacent property is considerable.
The storm on the Lewis and Clarke river
was the most severe ever known, and tides
were six inches higher than ever before at
Fort Clatsop the wharf being six inches I'M
der water.
The destruction of timber below is said to
be frightul. sometimes tracts of thirty and
forty acres being laid as flat as though great
rollers had passed over them.
The steamer Dirie Thompson had a hard
time of it on her way down. was disabled,
nearly wrecked, and hut for being taken in
tow by the Filter would have suffered still
worse.
About kalama there was considerable de-
struction of property, but there is odetailcd
report of the extent
Along the river and the n p. railroad
there were many land slides
The train that lef, kalama on Friday got
into Tacoma Monday noon, the road being
obstructed by snow and landslides. There
were few fallen trees, the wind-storm reach
ing but short distance north of the river.
At st. Helens the house OF w. II. Conyer
was blown over, turning the family out into
the rain quite suddenly. No other damage
was done in the town
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-01-15
Military sscnls.

Lieut.. c. +. 5. Wood, DIST Infantry, left on
Saturday for Wala Wulls, 10 attend the
court-martial in session there.
Major J. H. Eaton. Chief Paymastcr, ac-
companicd by his clerk, Joel ". Moran, paid
of the troops for November and December
on Tuesday.
Major W. VI. Graham and Captain c. b.
Throckmorton, +th ARTILLERY were at the post
this week, on their way 10 Fort Nana Walia
on court-martial duty.
Information was received Yesterday at de
partmcnt headquarters that Isl Lieut. +. II
Shelton, LIST Cavalry, stationed at Fort ka-
math, Or, died on Monday night in the over
land stage, near Canyonville, OREGON
The unprecedented storm of Friday made
sad havoc ut the garrison. exposed as it was
to the full fury of the wind. thimnicS were
toppled over, window shutters and tin gut
tering broken and detached. trees uprootcd
and fences laid low generally. Whiic the
storm was at its height a large dr tree stand
Ing near the post carpenter shop went over
crushing the building 10 atoms the men at
work inside escaping Just IN time to avoid be.
ing crushed. \ moment after the old stables
recently lifted up rs drill hall fell in with
tremendous crash. \ company was drilling
in the building at the time, and it seems
provdential that no one was Injured Scv-
cral of the large trees standn. near the oil.
GERS quarters were 50 looscned by the storm
that there was imminent danger of their fall
ing upon the buildings near which they stood.
The command was promptly turned out, and
succeeded after much work in telling these
trees away from the houses endangered by
them, and thus prevented further destruc-
toH. The total estimate of damages al the
post is not less than $1,000.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-01-15
BRIEF MENTION,

Blowing up fir trees with gunpowder is a
failure.
The Columbia has fallen two feet since a
week ago
No. IS dance comes off tonight at the
engine house.
The country mails will be irregular until
the roads are repaired.
Rev. Mr. Tower, of Salem made Vancou-
yer short call on Monday.
Geo. Davis, of Lewis river, is still in the
hospital and slowly recovering.
The rattle for Mr.. Young's two lots comes
off Saturday night at 10. Healey's.
The report that Spencer Hill committed
suicide is now contradicted by Salem paper
The eclipse of the sun was witnessed by
very few people in Vancouver, the weather
being unfavorable.
We have had a continued storm since the
new year commenced, but the weather-wise
predict an early spring.
J. A. Dupuis returned from repairing the
telegraph line to Lewis river on Tuesday.
He was at it nearly three days.
Mr.. Chas: Slocum has been fixing in a
good and lawful manner the cross-walks
~
Several attempts at snow in this locality
resulted only in few flakes as big as a
blanket, which melted as fast as they fell.
Mayor Sohns arrived home from San
Francisco on the steamer E'der, after a
rough trip, arriving here on Saturday
evening.
The fcrry-boat Veto is running on the
Stark street route in Portland, the Knott
boats being unable to run on account of the
cable being broken.
Some person unknown attached himself to
Mr.. n. III. Bloomicld's lantern at the LEAP
year party, and now he is getting tired
waiting for it to come back. Do you hear
The leap year party given at the residence
of G. II. Steward, Esq, last Friday evening
was a very enjoyable affair. 1t was well at
tended, and a very pleasant time was had
by all present
Arthur Chapman, who was General How
ards chief scout during the Nez Perez cam
pagn, and has since been in charge OF Jos
eph's band in the Indian Territory, was il
town on Tuesday.
The farmers OF Clarke county won't car,
for sewing machines much this year, for they
are all hemmad in now, and they may Gu
bias and on the gore. and all other direc
lions and then be tuclered out before they
get out.
In another column will be found the re
marks of Mr.. Gay Hayden, who objects t,
the way in which his sons name was men
toned in this paper last week, in connection
with the hoodlum affair OF New Years, il
which Mr.. Hayden says his son took no part
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-01-15
ABOgT THE uEAuQTARTERs.

Mr.. EditOr:-The OrcgoHidn of Jan.
Is informs us that Mt n meeting of'thc
Portland Board of Trade held ON the
18th, Mr. Wesley jackson submitteda
report. which stated that unless there
i, necessary appropriation made to re-
pair the present quarters ut Nancou-
yer the military post would have to be
removed and stating that $4,000 was
necessary for the purpose.
The first inquiry suggested by read
ing said report i, what Mr.. Wesley
Jackson or the Portland Board of
Trade have to do with Vancouver
Barracks? Who authorized Wesley
to make an examination and report?
Are not the officers at headquarters
and at the Barracks capable Of attend
ing to their own business, and ofmak-
ing any needed report, without the as
>istancc of brother Wesley or the Port
land Board of Trade? | know that
brother Wesley has paid several mis-
sionary visits to Vancouver, and cX-
horied the brethren, and suppose
that at hi, last visit he extended his
missionary tour to the Barracks, and
that his visit had double object
first, to cNhort the brethren, and see
ond To spy out the land, with the view
of reporting to "thc Board of Trade
would suggest to brother Wesley
that he further extend his missionary
labors, that he should 90 to the Cas-
cadcs, eNhort the brethren there, and
then return and report To the Board Of
Trade what the q. :. \. Co. ought To
do in and about the Cascades, and he
might suggest that the Cascades should
be moved unless such improvements
were made. True, the .. :. y. Co.
might suggest to brother Wesley the
propriety Of minding his own bust
ness, ami caldwell, il would serve
him just right too.
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