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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

We take thu following extract
.aou' 'ne report of the Chief of Bu.
fe",lot Statistics: There arrived in
Tue United >ts'es during the month
eaaea May 81, l22,999 passengers,
OF or, @h ','1 III, 1852 were Immigrants,
alt1 citizens Of the United States
returning from abroad, and g070
Aliens not intending to rem ain in Tho
United States. The number Of i'm
migrants arrived during the eleven
months ended May 81 1881 Woo
as tollSws: From Germany. lis sGf
dominion Of Canada. ll06ll; Enc
Iand aud Wales, 57,sGl; lyeland s'. |
796 Seo:iaaa, 1868; China 744s |
'ai t;am 81. other COMMITTEES. lsga.s
sS4,924.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

No HosplrAL NEEDED.-No pala-
tIal hospital needed for Hop Btters
patents nor large salaried talented
paiiers TO tell what Hop Btters will
do or cure, as they tell their own
story by their certain aud absolute
cures at home Now York indie
pendent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

The British admiralty have pre-
pared plans for the construction of
an iron clad approaching in bulk and
ornament the great Italian ships, to
be Is, 900 tons and 10000 horse pow.
er engines, with a spee'i of l6 knots
an hour.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06
The latest craze for vonno IA

-THE latest craze for young Ia
dies and gentlemen who are cores
ponding is to use two cent red
stamp, and q one cent blue stamp,
on a white envelope. The blending
OF the coiors-red, white and blue
TO The Initiated means union. 1t al.
so means that the letter will 90
through-not having been held for
postage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

The flower Capitalization is the
finished man; theuan Of sense, of
accomplishments, cl social power
the gentleman.-Eme,son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

OBSERVATIONS taken Of the Con-
ct at the National Observatory show
it to be the most brilliant and inter.
esting comet that has appeared since
1S43.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

GEN. VIM. H. Payne. an ex-con.
federate Brigadier, is spoken of as
the coming Gubernatorial nominee
in Virginia, and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
is also prominently mentioned.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

IT is stated that $1O,OOO,OO
will be required to foot tn. pension
rolls next year--$70, 100000 only
will be expended this year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

-IHE piper kind of apparel to
wear while KNdling a fire with ker.
osene is an aseusion robe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

The Irish census shows a pop
ulatioh of 6,l59,949, a decrease in
ten year. Of 1926
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

--CoLT's and other makes of breech
ioaaing shot guns. Muzz!e leaders,
pistols, cartridges and sporting goods.
OF every description, for sale at Fer.
guson aud ScEinacl;
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06
THE PRESIDED SHOT.
THE ASSASSIN A D1sA eoINTED SEEKER AZ
TER FoREJS CONSULATE.

WAsH1sero, July 2.-Presiden
Garfield war.hot this morning at til,
Baltimore id Potomac depot, whii,
on his -, to New England. He re-
ceived o. ball in the arm and one be,
tween 6e hip and kidneys. Five
pbysians are in attendance aud have
prot1 for the ball without success
Hes dangerously wounded, but may
rover.
} Later'-The shooting was doue by a
'llender man about Ave feet seven
inches in heighth. He refused to give
his name, but is said by persons Who
profess to know him, that his name il
Gait and that he is ex-Copsul r.
Marseilles.
The man was arrested Immediately
and carried to police headquarters and
subsequently removed to Jail. The
shooting occurred in the ladies room
OF the depot Immediately after the
President had entered, walking arm in
arm with Secretary Blaine, on their
way to the limited express train
which was about ready to leave.
Secretary Blaine, on hearing pistol
shots, rushed in the direction from
which they came with view of arres.
ting the assassin, but before REACHING
the man he noticed the President fail
ana returned to him and lifted him un
Both shots took effect, the first in
the right arm and the second mat
ABOVE the right side near the kidney
rnys'cians probed for the ball unsuc-
cessfully.
Two companies OF regulars were or
dered from the barracks and have heen
posted around the Executive Mansion
great excitement, aud the streets are
throhged with anxious inquirers eacer
I" ~, learn the condition of tho President
Inc shooting occurred in the pres.
ence OF 50 or 6Gladies. The pfesident
has beer made as comfortable az nos.
sibfe, and all persons excluded from
the grounls. He is conscious and does
not comps'in of great suffering.
1t IL impossible to say as vet what
tne result Will be, but surgeons are of
the opinion hat the wounds ara no.
necessarily Satal. A later tispatch
says the man Who did the sl,ooIine il
named Charlie Gitteau, an attornev
at law, of Chicsgo. He is a foreigner
oy birth and ha, been a very persist
ent applicant fot consnIshin which
has been refused him by the pres;.
aent. He has haunted the Executive
Mansion for two orthree weeks and
his not getting what he wanted ia he
ieved to be the resnk of the temno-
'ary alteration Of mi.d.
HIS coSDlrIos-raE LATEST.
The following bulletn i,as inst beer
ssned a. m.-The Improvement in
be Presidents condition, which begn,,
arly IN the evening, i,asstead;ly. con.
inned mp to this hour.
His temperature and rcsniratjon are |
ow normal, aud his pulse has fallen |
Q iao. The attending physicians re-.
nr'i all his symptoms 90 iaynra,lc
nd a more hopeful feeling prevails
ssAlt the members Of tho cabinet ra.
'ained at sI.s Executive Mansion
lnngs,"st tho night. III (
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

Procure pair Of the celebrated
"Medicated Eye.Glasses' from T..
NJ. Biossat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

THERE was young man from the
Mission,
VINO spent all his Sundays fishin';
he said Hades for He'll,
Wien they didn't bite we'll.
For ne read the Revised Edition
H. w. Beecher.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06
NOTICE.

TIE BUILDING OF 4 WHARF AZ
4 tho Upper Town Landing. will bs let
out to tho lowest and best bidder. Plan
and specifications to be seen at nv Office
Privilege ressrred 70 reject any ana sn
bids. JAS. AkDEkTak JR.
inne Is Mayor,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-07-06

Calvits aud Mrs. Armstrong; school
examinations, but am aware that .
goodly number Of Pinevllle's inter.
estsd citizens we're present. Why
is 1t there is not such an interest ia.
Ken in these examin atoms as was the
case some years ago?
The colored school in Piucville
under the, management of Mr.. II. j.
Wright, was to have taken place on
Friday. Illear of scarcely anv vic
itors, though. He is we'll thought
OF, anu l have no doubt hut thu, he
is working tor the advancement n
MS race in trying to ",each the young
idea how to shoot"
"Mother, l am growing old" Is a
true saying; therefore, scholars.
make ample preparation for life in
the wa, of an education. Improy,
Yourself; let your watchword be-
"Myself,' with your books, states
and pencils ready to figure the sum.
and solve the problems and reverses
you strike. In these long Summer.
sultry days, in the very time of idle.
ness, be not idle. Think Of your in.
stfactors and learn oftieir example
rs we do Of our mothers and fathers
ana when you are in years and Your
will have gone down to The
grave, you willhave kind recollec.
'ons OF your school days aud will
ememher our sclnols.
Al REY0IR, I
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
CARELESS FARMING.

California, at this early stage of her
agricultural history, is beginning to find
out that Indifferent farming don't pay.
Her wheat crop has not. only developed
enormous proportions, but the quality
has been of the most excellent character.
Her product has reached the great
amount of $1,000, 900 bushels, and has
met with acceptance in all the great
grain markets of the world. But it has
of late become an open secret that much
of the wheat raised on some of the great
farms of California is deteriorating very
materially in quality and it is believed
tinued, and the impoverlshment OF the
land 90 on without check much longer,
there will be very material difference
between the value of wheat grown on
old and new lands. Diversified farm
ing is the only remedy for this condi-
ton Of things.
The same evil. will develop itself in
some of our Western States if the present
manner of agriculture practiced there is
continued. There year after year sees
the lands planted with wheat. There is
no attempt at rotation of crops or the
use of fertilizers. The soil is continu.
ally drawn upon and gradually despoil-
ed of the elements necessary to perfect
the crop planted. But the farmers are
anxious to get rich rapidly and care. lit
tie or nothing about the exhausting of
their soils. The least labor they can
get along with the better they are pleas
ed. Some of the older States show the
same results. In some portions of New
York, where as many as thirty bushels
were at one time grown on an acre,
twelve and thirteen are all that can now
be raised, while the quality had deteri-
grated. All these things will right them
selves in time. 1t takes years to learn
the lesson, but we have learned it brave
ly in this State-LdAcaSter Pa, Ne70
E51
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
A SWEET THING IN GIRLS.

There is an idea common among
young girls which ought to be combatted
by every intelligent woman. 1t is that
in becoming a housekeeper, and espe
cially If called upon to do the greater
part of the work, she might just as well
be uneducated; that her requirements
at sCIIOO1, II nUr e446ttir1o her fvrr IT, ere
of no value. If this were true it would
indeed be lamentable, but it is not true
because we can point to notable instances
of educated women who are untidy and
disorderly is no proofof the proposition.
So far as my own observation goes-and
l have kept my eyes open for several
years-I have observed that those wo-
men who have had the benefit of a
thorough education are the best house
keepers. A woman who has been taught
accuracy by course in chemistry, who
has had her eyes enlightened by the
study and practice of painting, who has
learned the necessity of precision by
long hours at the piano, will make her
house the richer and the better ordered
for this training. If she brings to her
work the right spirit she is certain to
find a use for all that she has ever learn
ed, besides having the aid which her
habits of order and perseverance will
constantly give her. The coming house
keeper ought to be very happy wo-
man she will have so much to think
about when her hands are full of work
which does not demand much direction.
She will not be disturbed about SO many
things as her mother was moth and
beetles will mean more to her than to
the old-time housekeeper, to whom
everything that crawled or flew was a
"bug," an object of detestation to be
stepped on or put into the stove as
quickly as possible. Our modern wise
woman knows better; she quietly brings
out her bottle of benzine or ether,
pasteboard box, captures the insect, puts
him to sleep, and soon has collection
which, when mounted and put in a SIM
pie frame, is handsome ornament for
her home. If it was ever true that
little learning is dangerous thing for
a woman, that day has passed.-ZHe
H0nSsketbv.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
kAR RGAZNiS.
Neal, al,ArmstrOnggCo.
LEADERS OF LOW PRICES,
Baltimore e. Holiday Sts.,
BALTIMORE, ND.

cases yard-wide Bleached Muslin, very good
quality, only 81 cents.
cases yard-wide Bleached Muslin, extraordi-
nary quality, only cents.
bales fine quality yard-wide Brown Muslin,
Ct cents.
cases IT yards-wide Bleached Pillow Case
Muslin, only 10 cents. These are worth 123 cts.
by the case.
2 cases more of that elegant II yards-wide
Bleached Pillow Case muslin, at 124 cents. These
retail at Is cents everywhere else.
10 cases new, choice styles Dress Calicoes at 5
cents.
2cases beautiful yard-wide printed Monte Cloths
at 123 cents. These retail at 1S3 cents in other
stores.
cases new choice shades, superb quality, Lace
Buntings, 124 cents.
100 pieces Black and Colored All Wool Bunting
at 124-worth 20 cents.
A lot of the New Fashionable Shape Collars for
25 cents-worth so cents.
A great bargain in Gents Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, with colors woven in the border, for %
cents-worth 38.
Lot Ladies' All Linen Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, with black vertical lines ON border, much
worn around the neck, for % cents-worth 40.
Another lot of the Regulator Towels at 25 cts.
Another lot 33 inch Colored Cashmeres at 25 cts.
4Spieces Elegant Sash Ribbons, Al ellsworth rs
3S pieces New Patterns Sash Ribbons, in all
shades, 60 ellsworth 81 per yard.
big lot Children's Sailor Hats, ready trimmed,
only % cents-worth 45
300 Calico Wrappers, So and 6j cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
BUTLER AND FHE SPOONS.

Inc ZV6h0HdL RSbH6HeaH publishes
the following alleged true story of Gen.
Buffers disposition of the silverware
which he has been charged with stealing
during the war;
"What purports to be trustworthy
explanation of the manner in which
Benjamin F. Butler acquired the un-
happy fame of a purloiner of silver
spoons is given by the Washington cor
respondent Of Western newspaper. A
lady went to General Garfield, some
months ago, and introduced herself as
the daughter Of General David E. Twiggs,
who left our army. where he h bad lon Gfi7ffae 7ffe
the rank of maJor-general' u Jon
bellion. She started her Object 3s t" to Be
the recovery of her fathers two swords,
captured by Butler when he entered
New Orleans it the spring of 1867
One sword had been voted to Twiggs
by Congress in recognition of his ser
vices during the Mexican war the 9TH
er was the weapon he had drawn in be-
half of the confedracy. She was par
ticularly anxious to secure the latter,
because her father had priced it far above
its fellow. Garfield referred her to But
ler, whom she feared to meet on ac-
count of the terrible reputation he had
gained in the South. Having been as
sured that he was not nearly so black as
he had been painted, shesought him out,
and, to her surprise, was very politely
received. He informed her that he had
sent the swords to Washington, with the
request that one be given to the Annap-
oils Academy and the other to West
Point, as trophies of the civil war. His
request was not complied with. They
were, instead, locked up in the vaults
of the Treasury for safe keeping, and
one of the duplicate keys was delivered
to him. He then added: "You have
not, my dear madam, asked me about
your family plate, which have so often
been accused of stealing to decorate my
own table with. You, no doubt, in COM
mon with many Southerners, think the
charge true. l will enlighten you on
the subject. AS soon as l had occupied
your fathers deserted house, one of your
colored servants came to me with load
of silver, saying that your father had
buried it in the garden to keep it from
the hated Yankees but that, as now he
had gone, the servant, having seen the
act, dug it up, and was desirous to hand
it over to the proper authorities. used
the silver while l had my headquarters
at your fathers place; but afterward
turned every piece-spoons, forks, sal
vers, and disheS-over to the quarter
masters department. Here, madam,
are the vouchers for every article brought
- - ,-~-.---AAlAEed- servant" And
Butler opened his desk and took out
neatly arranged packet of papers, each
of which was regularly and formally
signed and credited, relieving Butler
from all responsibility in the much-vex-
ed matter This will not, of course,
prevent most of the Southerners and
many of the Northerners from swearing
that Butler did steal Twigg's silver and
never returned it and never accounted
for it. There are falsehoodS which no
amount Of truth or disapproval will and
can extinguish, and Butler and the
spoons is conspicuous example thereof.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
THE WAY OF THE ROAD.

The Scientific Farmer says one of the
anomalies in American customs is that
of the driver of a wagon sitting on the
right hand side, while he always turns
out to the right when passing another
team. 1t matters not whether he be on
a broad, safe thoroughfare or on mar
row lane or crowded city street, his seat
is the same. Thus situated, it is very
difficult to see the exposed wheels in
passing, those which require the eye of
the driver. Doubtless this is promi-
nent cause of the many collisions be-
tween passing teams, and the wonder is
that more do not happen. The custom
was brought over by the pilgrims, but
like Dutch sentence, the parts got
transposed in the translation. Across
the pond the driver sits on the right but
always turns to the left. In copying
the practice we retained the useless part
and changed the essential, for some un-
explained reason. Possibly our fathers
thought to be consistent in the matter,
and rather than be right handed in sit
ting while life handed in driving,
changed the latter to suit. Atall events,
the thing as now practiced is very incon-
venient, and is worthy subject of re-
form in this year when reforms are so
much in favor. And since it is easier
to change our position on the seat than
altering the custom of turning to the
right, let us henceforth hand our friends
up to the right side of the wagon, while
we as driver take the opposite side.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
A WORD FOR GIRLS ON THE FARM.

\ great deal has been said and writ
ten concerning the rights Of farmers
boys, but nothing about the girls. 1t
~ammon- thing for farmers to pay
their sons talr waS~~-r-4ba;r .,rort.
vet the daughters do not receive a dol
lar from month to month. Why should
this difference exist between the farmers
girl and boy? The former is quite as
much entitled to a reward as the latter.
In truth, the farmers girl is frequently
the more valuable of the two. She is
expected in many cases to arise very
early, get breakfast, clean up the house
and prepare the other meals required
during the day, or if not, to at least
largely aid in all the household duties.
In addition she is looked upon by father,
mother and brother to entertain COM
pany-to act the hostess at least as
creditable second to the mother, and
while she may be the pride Of the fam
lily and regarded as a sort of privileged
character, yet much is expected from
her in a thousand smaller features Of
home life. Why, then, should she not
be encouraged with at least as much pay
as the boy? In addition to that, the
farm house should be made as attractive
as possible--with piano or organ, plenty
of books, newspapers and pictures cul-
tivate a taste in the girl for flowers, etc.
These features, with a moderate amount
of work, should produce happy and
contented home farm life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
For the "Union. "
THE RUIN.
BY BESSIE ALLEN.

Only ruin, standing grim and gray,
Naught left but ashes and rocks and clay
TO mark spot once passing fair;
Now desolation's stamp is there.
You would not think to see it now
Twas once happy home 1 trow;
Tut twelve long years it sheltered me,
From ev'ry care and sorrow free.
Dar little home 1 loved thee well;
TtOu vast home where my heart could dwell
Nov DER thine ashes oft weep,
And solitary vigil keep.
Oft do the hot tears fall like rain,-
Bitter tears,-they are all in vain.
Nevet, can they the home restore
rome from me forevermore.
stood SO bright and fair,
-,uearG dead hopes h01urivy4 tirUr0 J--
Hopes removed as far from me,
AS if at the bottom OF the sea.
Often at night before my eyes
Ny home doth as a vision rise,
And ev'rything held most dear,
Is there before me plain and clear.
But ah, alas, too soon wake,
And realize my sad mistake;
The vision soon hath sped away
And left me sad where L was gay.
And thus it is: in ev'ry heart
Both JOY and sorrow have part;
In ev'ry heart and ev'ry mind
There is some ruin that we may find.
ARLINGTON, MD., April 26, 1881.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
SPLENDID DRESS GOODS!
Ne,c FaJrics-C Constantly Opening.

New FoJrics-Constontly Opening.
One more case of those Nuns Velings, 25 cts.
All New Shades-fne texture.
OOpieces, all shades, best quality Coored 23-in.
All-Wool Buntings, only 20 cents. These the
same qualities sold last season at 35 cents, and
are worth to. day 25 cents.
Colored and Black All-Wool Buntings 124 cts.
Yard-wide Cashmeres, all colors, 25 cents.
Lace Bunting, all wool filing, II! cents.
Cashmeres-new skades-15 cents
Beautiful Plaids and Stripes-for Trimming
25 cents to SI00.
Double width all wool Cashmefes-new shades
nice quality, 374 cents
Fine quality all-wool Colored Cashmeres-new
shades--50 cents.
42-in. Camels' Hair Cashmeres, 621 cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

p@W We notice by the Washington
dispatches that "glaring omissions have
been discovered in the advertisements
tor Indian supplies - 1t is to be hoped
that the wretch who left out the fine
tooth combs and paper collars will be
speedily punished.-GrabMc.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
eco OOO AT 8 PER CENT,
TO LOAN ON BALTIMORE COUNTY FARMS

In sums ranging from 5000 to $4,000 to suit bOr-
rowers Time from 2 to years. Parties paying
high rate of interest would do well to borrow at
per cent. and pay off existing Mortgages. Send
full description, such number of acres, improve
ments insurance and assessment, excluding person
property. SHEPPARD G. MILLER,
10 Lexington Street,
AuQ,7'SOy Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

R9-"I can't go to the party tonight" "
said Jones; "the truth is my shirt is in
the wash" F" "Shirt in the wash !"
shrieked Smith; ''why, man alive, have
you but one shirt?" exclaimed Jones in
his turn "you wouldn't want fellow
to have a million shirts, would you ?"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

p9-The man who goes into business
with the devil soon finds that his part
ner is soul proprietor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

By~Small boy: "I want a red, white
and blue cricket cap" Shopman
'I've none with red. Here's blue
and white one; just imagine there's sred
in it." Small boy: "All right; I'll
take it." Exit small boy. Shopman
calling after him y my man, you have
not given me the shilling !" Small-boy:
"Oh, just imagine you have got it !"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

B@@ The NEUROLOGICAL representations
of spring as young lady, dressed like
an opera-bouffe singer, bringing flowers
she has received over the footlights of
Time, are things of the past. Spring
is a young man with an ulster and rheu-
matism.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
NEO. iii. MATTHEW'S d. Co.,
Real Estate Brokers'

Office No. SO Lexington Street,
Sd door west of st. Paul St., BALTIM0RE.
Houses, Ground Rents, Farms, Country Seats,
&C., Bought, Sold and Exchanged. Money Loaned
on Mortgage in sums to suit. Ground Leased,
Houses Rented, Collections Made, &c. All busi-
ness connected with Real Estate will be promptly
attended to. [April I0,'s1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
TT L. BOWEN,
Real Estate Agent, COnveyancer
and Collector of House and
Ground Rents.

M4-LOANS NEGOTIA TED.1
NO. y SMEDLEY ROW, TOWSONTOWN.
@rFree conveyances for those desiring to look
ct property. Jan. Y, Sly.