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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

ALBANY, June 4.--The joint con-
vention re-assembled at II m. The
following is the result of the first
ballot to-day for successor to the
Hon. Roscoe Conkling: Jacobs 81;
Conkling %; Wheeler Is; Cornell IS;
Rogers Is; Bradley l; Crowley 2;
Lapham 4. The following Senators
were paired: Astor with Fowler,
Williams with Murtha, Pitts with
Seebacher, and Schroeder with Ste
phens. The following Assemblymen
were paired: Andrews with Cowles,
Breham with Brooks, S. r. Wells
with Boardmau.
The following were the changes
made: Madden from Wooden to Cor.
nell, Fenner from Fenton to Cornell,
Holt from Lapham to Rogers, Palm
er from Cornell to Crowley, Scott
from Cornell to Lapham. No choice.
The following is the result of the
first vote to-day for the successor to
Plat: Herman 81; Platt 2e; Depew
25; Cornell 8; Lapham 2; Crowley
4; Folger 3; butcher 2; Miller 8;
Tremaine 2; Vancott l; Wheeler l;
Fenton l. The following were the
changes: Fenner from Cornell TO
Fenton; Holt from Tremaine to Cor
nell; Shelby from Cornell to Ire
maine; Young from Lapham to Ire.
maine. No choice.
Both branches of the Legislature
have adjourned until Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

The revision of the New Testa-
ment has developed a surprisingly
large number of Greek scholars in this
country. .ssf H. rat b
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

Is compound Of the virtues Of sarsapaxil-
Ia, stillingia, mandrake, yellow dock, VIII
the iodide of potash and iron, all powerful
blood-making, blood cleansing, and hfesns-
tanning elements. It is the purest, safest,
and most effectual Alternative medicine
known or available to the public. Tho sd
ences of medicine and chemistry have nov9
produced 90 valuable . remedy, NOR ono -
70 b ssss =. d:ss.s. seo..
, Sn soro THOU slseasss, Erysipsias.
Rose, or St. Anthony's kire, Finplss
and Face-grubs, Postulss, 8loteAsa,
BolIs, TumOr1, letter, HunAoegs
Salt Rheum, aceId-Aesd, Rins-woEn,
Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, 0eceas1aA
Disease, Neuralgia, Female Weak'
nesses and Irregularities, Jsnndie1b
Affections Of tho Liver, DyepeQs
Emaciation, and General Debility.
BY it's searching and cleansing qualitios
it purges out the foul conuptions whtca
ment aud decay. It stimulates and enlivSae
the vital functions, promotes energy ana
strength, restores and preserves health, ana
infuses new life and vigor throughout tho
whole system. No sufferer from any d..
ease which arises from impunty q tn
blood need despair who will give AYx91
SARsAPARiLLA a fair trial. fith
It is folly to experiment with the nnmee.
Gus low-priced mixtures, Of cheap materials.
and without medicinal virtues, offered -
blood purifiers, while disease becomes more
medicine Of such concentrated curative
power, that it Il by far the best, ohsepests
and most reliable blo0d. purifier known.
Physicians know its composition, and Pro.
scribe it. Il has been widely used for forty
years, and has won the unqualified comb
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

The Virginia re-adjusters have
nominated W. E. Cameron for Gov.
ernor, and ex United States Senator
John F. Lewis for Lieut.. Governor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

AN EXCELLENT ENGINE.-O Mr Nctu
Silsby Steamer.-The new steam fire
engine, "Aurora," bought from the
Silsby Manufacturing Company, Sene-
ca Falls, New York, was thoroughly
tested on Wednesday and Thursday of
last week. Mr.. J. P. Teller, the engi-
neer sent on by the company, knew
his business, and without blunder,
the beautiful machine put in her work
we'll and steadily. There was no wild,
jumping movements, but the engine
Rugged the ground firmly and threw
streams of water satisfactory distances,
az the following will show: Made steam
in 2 minutes and IS seconds. Twenty
pounds in 5 minutes. Thirty pounds
in 6 minutes, rs pounds in 8 minutes,
80 pounds in 81 minutes. Water was
thrown through 100 feet of hose, q
distance of 100 feet in 81 minutes
Through 100 feet of hose, 1t inch noz-
zle, with 100 pounds Of steam, us lbs.
water pressure, threw a stream .23l
feet, 9 inches. Distance, 100 feet hose,
II inch nozzle, 241 feet, 9 inches. Dis.
lance, 200 feet hose, two streams, 10
inch nozzle, 19l feet, against wind, 223
feet, 9 inches. Distance, 8 streams, Y
coupling, 100 feet leading hose, so feet
from Y, 172 feet. Single hose, $50
from, against wind, 158 feet. Dis
lance, 500 feet hose, II nozzle, rs #.
The trial was on the public square,
the cisterns supplying the water. The
quick generation Of steam was q sur
prise to all, and soon commenced
sucking water, which was forced
through tile hose so rapidly that it took
several men to hold the pipe down to
a proper position, but it threw beau
tiful stream of water towards Powder
Springs Street. Every test was wit
messed by large number of citizens,
and all were hearty in their express
sions of admiration and endorsement.
The engine is what is known as q
fourth size, crane neck, and is heavily
nickel plated on all exposed parts
thereby adding to it's durability by
preventing rust, and making lighter
work for our engineer, Mr.. w. Z,
Granting, aud his squad, in keeping il
bright. The test was satisfactory and
the engine was accepted by the com
mittee, composed of r. H. Cheek ani
J. r. Brumby, citizens; T. L. Hun
and DR.. E. j. Seize, aldermen; and G
S. Owen and W. E. Granting, firemen
The Si|sby is first class in every re
spect, and is a valuable acquisition tt
our town. 1t gives us good faeilitie
for fighting and controlling fre.-IMa
rietta (Georgia) Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

-TREApISe on mans pet corn al
Ways goes against the grain,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

The LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSE
Tive have received an invitation
to attend the Commencement exercises
of the Louisiana State University
and Agricultural and Mechanical
College. The following is the order
of exercises:
Friday, July Injecting of the
Board of Supervisor ct II NJ.
Saturday, July 2.--Meeting of the
Alumni at 10 A. NJ; drill at 4 p. NJ.
addresses by students and friends Of
the University at 5 P. M.
Sunday, July 3.--Annual sermon
by the Right Rev. John N. GalIeher,
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Lou
isiana, at the Methodist Church, at
III A. NJ.
Monday, July 4.--Announcement
Of distinctions and delivery of certifi.
Gates at 2. NJ; after which, Grafton
by Major W. F. Mellep, of New Or.
leans. University ball at 9 P. AZ
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

WATCHES. Clocks and Jewelry
CHEAP for cash, at T. ii. Biossat's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08

at Was THE CAT."-Late suppers
with bottle or two of extra dry"
don't agree with everybody as old man
Bloggs can testify to his sorrow. We
don't want to be hard on the Old Man
and we hope his late experience will
serve as warning for the future. But
we digress. 1t was quite late Tues.
day night when Mr.. B. returned home
from his club and to say the least he
was "tired." After repeated attempts
to unlock the front door with pocket
comb and let himselfin quietly, he was
finally compelled to ring the bell,
which of course brought his highly in
dignant. spouse to an upper window to
see who it could be. Mr.. B. caught a
glimpse OF the dreadful vision above,
and knowing that no Jog awaited him
there, concluded to keep quiet and
throw the responsibility on the cats, of
which the neighborhood was infested.
So he began in melodious voice to i'm.
itate the call of disconsolate Thomas,
which so deceived his good lady that
she closed the window ard retired, re-
marking to herself, "It was only the
cat. I do wish Josiah dear would ar
range his business so as to come home
earlier" In the mean time the faith
less Josiah had to content himself with
cold seat on the front steps until the
hired girl came down to open the door
for the milk man early in the morning,
when he hurried past her, and throw
ing himself on the parlor sofa, swore
to Mrs. B. that lie had lain there all
night suffering from severe headache
and accused that good lady (verr much
to her su,prise) of treating him with
Indifference at not answering his calls
for help during the night. The object
of this article Is to inform Mrs. Bloggs
where her liege lord spends his even
ings and we hope it will serve as a
warning to all married gentlemen who
keep late hours.
By the way, have you looked thro
our elegant assortment of Gents Straw
Hats and Clothing7 We show all the
latest styles. You are invited to call
and examine them. HUsTMYRE,
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

CATION was made, they turned out to be
rank forgeries. Then the whole iniquity
exploded, for ID going back over the docu-
f1ents med away as satisfactorily settled,
the frauds were found to be systematic, and
pervading nearly the whole period OF How
gates tenure ofeofiee. T II
Personal enmity and accident led to this
discovery. If Howgate had been polite in
his, intercourse with subordinates, there is
no reason why his system should not have
continued without interruption. 1t went
on prosperously for years. and it grew
stronger constantly. His offensive arro-
gance finally invited bold defiance, and
his exposure and ruin were the necessary
consequence of that quarrel.
Thus far the stealings of Howgate, sub
ject to Indictment, sum up nearly quarter
of million of dollars. But they are only
those to which the statute of limitations
does not apply, and therefore they lave
been most carefully investigated, with a
view to prosecution. The figures of the
preceding years are not yet accurately as
eertained. but they will be fully reported to
Congress.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

They have on one of the New England
railroads an automatic air signal which
seems to be marvel in its way if all that
is said of it be true. 1t is an air device,
and is operated by the forewheels of the
locomotive on every train, the pressure of
which causes a bellows to project the air
through a tube in such way as to give a
signal third of a mile ahead. No
manual labor on the apparatus is required.
An approaching train releases the mechan-
ism at station In advance and, when it
passes, sets it for the next train. 1t can
be used for giving warning of the ap-
proach of train at a crossing by display
ing plaeard or ringing gong. and for
giving other signals. If it should come
into general use, it is thought it viii di-
minish the number of those accidents in
which thoughtless persons lose their lives
by attempting to drive in vehicles across
the track at road and street crossings.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
REFORM THE FENCES.

Somebody has made calculation show
that the money invested in fences in the
United States amounts in the aggregate to
more than the national debt. These fences,
moreover must be renewed on the average
once in every ten years. They are growing
more expensive with the scarcity of timber
and the increasing demand for lumber for
more important purposes. Some substi-
tute must be found Wire is extensively
used, but there are serious objections to it
in all its forms.
Why not adopt the Usage orange2 Prop
erly treated, it makes an excellent hedge.
When the plants are allowed to grow up
untrimmed they make beautiful trees and
few of them, permitted to shoot up at
intervals in the hedge, are very desirable
both for shade and ornament. With coed
attendance hedge may be obtained in
three or four years that will turn the
largest or the smallest stock. Better still,
it will turn men and boys. The lawless
trespassers will have a hard road to travel
when he has either to bolt through an
Usage hedge-o or run quarter OF mile 10
find gate.
Nothing would go further to relieve the
farmer from this annoyance, which in the
neighborhood of towns is almost unendur
able, than the general Introduction of the
hardy Usage hedge. The sportsmen, who
are annually urging the legislature to
greater stringency in the law for the pres
eryation of game, may also profitably con
slider how much this cheap and simple ex-
pedient would contribute to their object.
The hedge is the best friend of the bird,
and the worst enemy of the trespasser and
the pot hunteT.-N 7. San.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

The Secretary of the Sbeet-Iron and Tin
Plate Manufacturers Committee has adj
dressed a circular to the members of the
National Tariff Convention, which meets
| to-day, claiming that tin-plates should pay
duty of 81 cents per pound instead of 15
per cent, advalorem as is now due. This
bland and benevolent Secretary asks:
f'Can Congress edo anything more just
more wise, more charitable" than to
grant the requests of these sheet-iron and
tin-plate men. Possibly Congress could in
no other way be more charitable to these
oppressed manufacturers; but it occurs to
us that Congress would Irove both juster
and wiser if it convinced these people that
if they cannot make legitimate profit out
of in-plates in competition with manufac-
turers handicapped by three or four thou
sand miles of distance and Is per cent of
tax, they had better put their capital in
more profitable enterprises and let the
poor people who from necessity are COM
PEELED to use tin-plates buy their plates
where they can get them cheapest n. 7.
World
RaScals take strange means of accom-
plishing their ends. A story comes from
Wisconsin of how one Edward Davies ar
rived destitute at Oshkosh, Wis, and said
that he had come from Wales to seek his
fortune in America. He protested that
he did not mind privation for himself, but
felt keenly for his wife and children, whom
he had left behind. He had not been able
to send them any money, and feared they
would starve. The Welsh people of Osh
kosh obtained employment for him, and
he soon became popular among them, sing
ing in their church choir, and taking an
active partfn religious affairs. His new
friends raised $500 by subscription to
bring over his family, and kept the matter
be agreeably surprised. He was surprised
indeed, but not pleasurably by the arrival
of his wife, for he had deserted her to
elope with another woman, and had made
latter at Oshkosh as his only eonsort.
Another instance is from France.
A wealthy old lady lately found fash
ionably dressed, distinguished looking
young lady weeping at a tomb at Pere-la-
chaise. Passing an hour later she found
her still there Much touched, she accost-
ed her sympathetically, and presently
learned that she was addressing the young
Countess de Montrand who in course of
of the conversation which followed, said
that she had come on to Paris to visit, on
All Saints Day, the tomb of the deceased |
Count. A telegram had reached her that |
$4o0 had been sent to defray her expenses,
but it had not arrived, and she was en-
barrassed by the delay. The lady ad-
vanced at once $700, all she had, and
promised to call at the Countess's hotel |
She did, but never succeeded in finding the |
bereaved one.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

There is something cheerful about a
good lie; poor one is always disgusting
and rather inspires one with contempt, but
when liar gets down to work or brings
out one that would make Baron Munchus-
en- groan with envy, one which is evidently
intended to mean business and is enthusi-
astic about the subject in hand, the listen
er is obliged to acknowledge that there is
energy and fair amount of brains back of
it, if nothing else. Now the Macon, Ga,
Telegram gets off this dog story
Look at JEFF, DR.. Mattauers liver
colored pointer. The dog carries notes,
goes for the horse and buggy, goes for the
beef, and fetches ice regularly. Would
anybody deny sJefrs intellect9 Hardly
Last week JEFF was sent for ice He
started with towel in one corner of
which the niclzle was tied up.
JEFF saw that nickle put in, and imme
diately temptation assailed him. He
could buy ice on credit, but beef was al
ways cash. He labored under that
temptation, until he reached Huff's corner,
near the house, and then he yielded.
Down in the dirt he crouched, and after a
tussle got the knot united. He buried the
nickle, carried the towel in, received the
ice and came out; but not for the nickle
Oh, mol The doctor must be left under the
impression that that nickle had gone for
ice. The ice was carried to the office, and
JEFF came back like fash, secured his
cash, galloped to the beef stand and in q
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

ness of Blood La.s -
Power of viii or Aetio
Palpitation of the Be.,
Loss of Memory, Loss a,
Confidence, Painting Spell,
Hysteria, Epilepsy, Hear
ourn, Dyspepsia, Broreb,
tls' saltRheum. Flaturspc,
Weak Stomach, Disea,e',
OF the Heart and Lurg,
Dropsy, Asthma, Plen,,sa. %
Constipation, JauDl5..
iCatarrh, Sore Throat n
bility' Piles, Tumors Sore,
Boils, Carbuncles, Pew,
and Ague, Liver Complain,
Diabetes, Kidney Com
plants Gravel, Chills. In
potency. Disordered ~.
ditlens OF the Liver. RIo5l,- III
Kidneys orUrlnary Orgpy5i
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
CHICAGO. NIL HAuKEE & ST. PAUL.

RACINE a SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
leave for Racine and Milwaukee rs am; IL :00p.
Leave for Dubuque. Winona. st. Paul and Mime
apolis $50 am.
Leave for McGregor. Portyine Calmas. Sioux CT it.
and Yankton II 90 pm.
Ar. from Racine and Milwaukee 5:15 m; 6:a5 2. m
Ar. from Minneapolis, st. Paul, Winona and Du-
buqae 500 pm.
Ar. from Yankton, Sioux City, Portville and Me.
Gregof 5.l5 am.
Through Sleeping Cars are run on all night trains
The night express leaving hoek Island every
Sunday night at II go connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
s1and to Chicago Through tickets only good on
thistI am.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

a-REATTy,s pIANOFORTES MAGNIFICENT
H. holiday presents; square grand pianotortes,
four very handsome round corners, rosewood cases
stool book, cover, boxed, S222.75 to S297. so;
catalogue prices, $500 to LOCO; satisfaction
Guaranteed or money refunden after one years use
Upright pianofortes, $125 tor$255: catalogue pri-
ces. $500 TO $500; standard pianoiortes. OF ths
list of testimonials; Beatty's cabinet organs, ca
thedral, church, chapel parlor, $50 upward: visf-
tors welcome; free carriage meets trains iliustra
fed catalogue (hollday edition. free address or
call upon DANIEL f. BEATTY, WASHINGTON,
New JERSEY. -
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
RHODE s.

DR. RHODES PATENT ELECTRIC TRANsFUsING worn m
Iken
ehildns 90 Adults Send m
Circular Address all
guRgF'l
by nfrtcl
o thsexsW
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

few minutes was observed homeward
bqand with his dinner. He was not afraid
toY carry it home. He reasoned that the
doctor would suppose some one had given
it to him. "
There is gaudyness about that lie that
is simply entranclng. 1t issa gilt edged,
filled shirt front sort of story, which
makes one believe in the divine origin OF
the human intellect, aud compels us to
acknowledge that some men are able to
mount up to pinnacle of fame at which
common mortals can only gaze in despair.
There is hope for that man; if he keeps
out of states prison he can call himself sure
of congress
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

THERE is MORE STRENGTH restoring
power in a so cent bottle of Parkers Gin
ger Tonic than in bushel of malt or gal
Ion OF milk. AS an appetizer, blood puri-
fer and kidney correetor, there is nothing
like it, and invalids find it wonderful
invigorant for mind and body. See other
column
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

Passengers carried on Freight trains follows:
EAST ss....4:15 pm WEST. ........ 10 :45 m
GRO. NJ LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBALL, e. ST. JOHN,
Genl Sup't Gen. Tiki Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
PLAYS? PLAYSg PLAYsg PLAYS

For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theafxicals, Tenn
perance Plays, Drawing Room Plays, Fairy Plays
Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books. Speakers, Paifo-
mines Tableux, Lights Magnesium Lights. Color
ed Fire, Burnt Cork Theatrical Face Preparations
Jarleys Wax Works. Wigs, Boards. Modsfaeles
Costumes. Charades, and Paper Scenery New
and prices. SAMUEL FRENCH q SON. 3s EAST
18th Street. New Y York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02

The only B ATTERT
known 10 the world ea-
able 81 being CHARGED
with MEDIcIN al PROP
ERTIES.which Is TRANS
EUsE0 INTO THE sYs-
TEN. II you are afflicted
with any of the following
DISEASES don't neglect to
wear one of oui Batteries,
-viz:-,-
Paralysis, Biain ani
Nervous Diseases, Rkeu-
mat.sfn, Gout, Swollen
joints, sciatica, Neuralgia,
LnmDago. Aches and Pains
Nervous and General De-
bility, Spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or Side, Vast
ing, Decay, Restless nights
Nightmare, Melancholy,
DizzinIss or Vertigo, Full
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-02
goc1 ISLAND D rHoRIA RAILWAY

SHORTEST ROUTE TIC TEE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
6 100 a m Way Freight.
$50 "a Fast Express. i2 :55 m Mail and Express
f:a5 D m Mail and Exp's SOS q Fast Express.
6:5e - F'ht d Accom'n
The :35 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with C d @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at :2ssp m at Burlington @ 40 m at
Keokuk f0:s5 IN; and at Quincy 10 :05 m also
making close connection at Peoria with d W
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-15

there is nothing there for him, and yet
when he refuses to go TO the Office with
him, the special man will always think
that he has been badly used, and that
the government ought to make some
different arrangement, so people could
be accommodated. 1t is one of the spec
ial mans specialities TO ask store keep
er's permission to leave package in
his care until day after tomorrow and
then discover at 10 O'Clock at night that
he cannot live until sun up without that
very package. He never does anything
like anybody else His business and
transactions are always special. If he
wants to insert an advertisement in the
paper he will want it to begin in last
weeks issue. If he concludes to have
his life insured he will try to arrange
with the insurance agent so that it
won't cost him anything unless he
should suddenly drop off. If he gets a
draft at the bank he will want the
banker to make it payable to John
Brown, provided his grandmother hasn't
started for Michigan.
The established rules of the govern
ment, corporation business and society
re antagonistic TO his way of doing
everything. There is but one other
man on the face of the earth who can
do business with the special man, and
give him entire satisfaction-the fruit
tree agent from New York. This man
will sell the special man any known
and some unknown varieties of fruit
trees to be delivered any month in the
year, warranted to bear peck or cart
load of fruit in any given number OF
years. And when the agent has taken
his order and gone, the special man will
have the satisfaction of knowing that
he has at last found one nice man to dc
business with. QUILP.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss ]. L. Patty has accepted posi-
tion in the City book store of Ellen
Plumb.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 6 Newman, of Weld,
Maine, arrived here Saturday on a visit
to their sons, G. W. and F. &. Newman.
II. Llewelyn Jones has opened an Of
fee for the practice of law in the Odd
Fellows block and is already receiving
fair share of public patronage.
Mr.. Albert Phenis, well and favorably
known in Bmporis, is employed on the
reportorial corps OF the Kansas City
Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Mills arrived
home from the east Saturday. Mrs.
Mills has been making protracted visit
in Maine.
John e. Murdoch, of Ironton, Ohio,
nephew of Thos- Murdoch, of this place,
and j. Frank Manown, of KingwOod,
West Virginia, arrived here Monday.
They are well pleased with Emporia,
and will probably make their homes
here if they can make desirable business
arrangements