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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

USED To Suck 'EM.-A young col
lese student was visiting his grand
mother, and at the breakfast table he
took an egg and holding it up asked
her if she knew the scientific way OF
obtaining the contents without break
ing the shell.
She replied that slie did not.
"Well," said he, 'you take the
spliercidal body in your sinister hand,
with a convehient diminutive pointed
instrument, held in the dexter hand,
puncture the apex, then in the same
manner make an orifice in the base,
place either extremity to your labia Il;
and endeavor to draw in your breath;
a vacuum is created, and the contents
of the egg are discharged into your
mouth"
"La!" said the old lady, "when
was girl we used to mako a pin hole
in each end and suck 'em."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE. /, 1881.
4 FATAL CHEER.

during Tue fFeSluentlai eIeCLlOn con-
test in Indiana, towards which Star
Route Brady contributed from the ac-
foundations of ring rascality, while
Star Route Dorsey worked the wires,
mischievously indiscreet youth, in a
spirit of bravado, cheered for JEFF Da-
Wis. So rash an act of course aroused
the loyal vengeance of the patriots
present, whereupon one of them forth
with drew pistol and shot the rash
youth. Vengeance thus swift aud dir, .
full, aroused considerable Of excited
comment, some contending that the
punishment was too great for the Of
Tense, while others religlously de-
clared that treason mast be stamped
out and rendered bilious; and that it
was mercy to the youth to be slain
before his vicious sentiments had ma
tured
The conservative sentiment of the
community, however, demanded that
the man who acted as the minister Of
vengeance in the premises should un-
dergo at least the form of trial, in
order that the state should be viudi-
Gated as a land of law and Justice.
The trial of the slayer recently took
place, and j. w. Gordon, one of tile
most brilliant members of the bar of
Indianapolis, appeared for the defense.
In his pleadings, after the facts of the
case had boon heard, lie exhausted all
his eloquence in whitening denuncia
ton of treason, and in following him
both jurors and auditors got beside
themselves. He described the part
that jeff Davis had played in the great
drama of secession, and how the brave
people of the North rallied around the
flag, rushing to the front to crush out
the reasonable heresy, "To have
cheered for jeff Davis then = said Cor
don, "would have been death on the
spot. Is it any less heinous, or OBJ
noxious, or reasonable now7" The
response came when, at the end Of a
brief deliberatiou, the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty.
We of the South, who are some
times accused of rashness and intoler-
ance, find it difficult to understand
how a homicide, SO gross and foul,
should thus be justified. The act of
the youth was unquestionably one of
folly, but the utterance of few fool
ish words by no means justifes the
shedding of human blood.
Here in tile South, the wild excite
nlents of the war ceased, and, freed
from the trammels of prejudice, polit-
ical sentiment may take any form it
pleases, SO long as it does not trench
upon the rights Of others. No greater
crime could well be committed than
the killing of that Indiana boy for his
foolish shout; yet an Indiana jury
prouounces the killing an act of pat
riotic justice lex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Mrs. ALICE SCHMAL1NsKI

MNSs ALkCE CCdMALlNShl |
j. w. PREsCorT, PREsD'T
Twelfth judicial District Court, Par
ish of Rapides, La.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID writ of Fieri Facias issued out
of the above named Court in the above
entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, / have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, in front of
the Court House door, in the Town of
Alexandria. La, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of JUNE,
A. D. 1881,
the following described property, seiz-
ed by special order of said writ, to-
wit -
A certain tract of land, together with
all the buildings and Improvements
thereon, known as the Race Course
and grounds of the Rapides Agricultu-
raj Fair Association, situated on the
left descending bank of Bayou Rap
ides, in this Parish and State, fronting
on said bayou, bounded above and in
the rear by lands belonging to the Es-
tate of Clara L. Brown, and below by
Clapp Bros, and containing the guam
tity of one hundred tl00) acres, more
or less.
Terms-CASH. subject to appraise-
meut. d. G. PAUL,
May 10, 1881. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

THE PLACID GRoCER.-A Detroit
grocer the other day displayed dozen
cakes of the clearest and incest new
maple sugar possible to make, and as
he stood at bis door a citizen halted
and looked at the sugar and queried /:
"New?"
"No."
snake it yourself7'
eyes"
"Adulterated9"
eyes,
"Shouldn't think it would 10 heal.
tLyi"
ut isn't"
"Then why do you want to sell iti''
II don't want to. l set it out here
so that a dray could cart it OF aud
dump it on some vacant lot"
The citizen looked up and down the
street, across the way, and finally said;
II guess I'll take two pounds of your
warmed-up, adulterated old sugar. II
it was new I wouldn't touch the stuff
at any price. Please weigh this cake
He paid for the sugar and carried i,
away, but he looked like man who
wanted to say something mean tt
somebody Detroit Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

You find yourself refreshed by the
presence of cheerful persons. Why
not make earnest effort to confer that
pleasure on others? You will find half
tile battle is gained if you never say
anything gloomy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
District C0urt-PariSh Of RapideS.

WHEREAS MRS. JEANETTE
w Levy has made application to
this Court to be appointed Admins
tratrix of the Succession of Edward
Levy, deceased: Notice, is hereby Civ.
en- to all whom it doth or may concern,
to show cause within ten (l0) days
from the date hereof, why the same
should not be granted.
By order of the Court.
Clerks Office, Alexandria, La, this
10th day of May, 1881.
F.S. FLOWER,
May Is, 1881. Dy. Clerk.
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RICH PEOPLE OF THE OLDEN TIMES.
That we have some very rich people
in the country there is no doubt, but
where are they, asks the Cincinnati
Star, as compared with the Roman
aristocratsq Vanderbilt may be able
to give his check for $4,000, 900, but
when Cyrus returned from the con-
quest of Asia he was rated at $780,
100000. Mrs. Astor may give an en-
tertainment At The expense of $4,000,
and Mrs. Mackay may give dinner
parties that cost $4,000, but festival
given by Ptolemy Philadelphus cost
100000. AIexander's daily meal,
frugal as it was, cost $1,000; and
money was so little account to Claud-
Jus, that he once swallowed a pearl
worth $4,000. James Gordon Ben
nett has been known to give many
thousands of dollars to people for
whom lie had acquired a fancy; but
according to Tacitus, more than S97,-
100000 was given away in a similar
manner by Nero. Queens Of fashion
in New York and San Francisco have
appeared at balls wearing jewels esti-
mated to have cost 100000, which
pales into insignifcance when COM
pared with the alleged fact that Lolita
TauliDa wore jewels valued at 1862
500, and that when she wore these it
was only on the occasinn of a plain
citizens supper. Over $4,000 was
was spent In providing funeral for
an eccentric New Yorker WHO lett d.
rections low the money should be
spent, bat the obsequies of Hephas-
ton cost 81, SOC, 600. Americans havo
died aud Lett millions to their SONS,
who have squandered it all in score
Of years, but Antony .sgot away with"
S735, OO0, 900, and Tiberius left the
snug little sum Of $ll8, OO0, 600, which
Caligula squandered, to the last pen
ny, in less than Que year. The late
lamented Sothern is said to have spent
500, 900 in year in good living; but
| it is said that Pegellus, the singer,
spent money at the rate Of $4,000 q
week. And tIleu there was Da,ious
and Heliogabulus, aud Lucul!us and
Leutalus, aal-well, this vii! do for
| to day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

III you want knowledge, you must
toll for it; if food, you must toll for it !;
and if pleasure, you must toll for it,
Toll is the law. Pleasure comes through
toll, and not by self-indulgence and ill.,
dolence. When one gets to love work !,
his life's happy one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

X RAINIER, John, Carpenter aud In
IN dertaker, corner of Fourth and
Scott Streets. Keeps on hand Metal
lie and Rosewood Burial Cases and
Plain Collins, also Fine Hearse. Or
ders from the country respectfully 80
licited and promptly attended to.
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notice.!

HALL SToNEwALL Hook & LADDER Co.,
ALEXANDRIA, La, :
May 8, 1881. J
In obedience to resolution adopted
at the regular meeting of the above
company, Thursday, May 5th, 1881, al
members owing over Three Dollars
(s3) are hereby notified that theil
names will be dropped from the rolls
unless the amount due is paid on or be.
fore the I'd day of June next.
j. WALKER.
A. B. RACIAL, President
Secretary.
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NOTICE

IT'S HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COR
i poration Dog Collars are now ready
for distribution. Any dog found in the
streets alter the first day Of June without
a Corporation collar OH will be killed.
NJ. w. CALVIT,
May II, 1881. Constable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

Mt STARN, Second street, under
~ the Town Hall, dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Crockery. Highest cash price
paid for cotton and country produce.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

TT ARRIS, JOHNNIE, Wheelwright
IL and Blacksmith. Shop corner of
Fourth and Murray streets. Work
executed with dispatch, on reasonable
terms, for cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

DOSENTHAL, j., corner of Second
Ii and Murray streets, dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, and General Plantation Goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

TITzUM, L. c., Dealer in Dry
l. Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes,
A general stock of new goods just re-
ceived. Wines, liquors and cigars.
All are invited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
Wa2cHES, JH WELRE r, Ere.

EERGUSON & SCHNACK, Practi-
Il cal Watchmakers and jewelers.
and dealers in Fine Watches, solid
Gold Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles
ind Fancy Goods. Notions, Guns, Pts
OILS, etc. Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
GROcERZES, ZZQU0RS, Ere.

nus. GEHR, Dealer in choice Fam
VI lily Groceries, Wines, Cigars, Sno-
king and Chewing Tobacco, Second
Street. Palace Bar and Billiard Sa-
loon in the rear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

FANT, J c., Dealer. in Fancy and
l. Family Groceries. An entirely
new stock. Bar attached; the best
wines, liquors, and cigars are kept in
stock. "Dew-drOp Inn"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

A MEXICAN Sewing Machine Co..
n Self-Threadug. Self setting Nee
die. Automatic Tensions. W. X. Wea-
yer, Manager, Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
OUR SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.
THE PROSPECTs AS SEEN BY A NORTHERN
OBsERvER--SOuTHERN VS..
NORTHERN MILL
HANDS.

The owners and managers of South
ern mills and factories whom have
met appear to me to be gentlemen of
high character; and they seem to have
an encouraging perception of the truth
that the prosperity and moral welfare
of their laborers arc essential conditions
OF their own success rs employers and
capitalists. am inclined to think that
they give, very close attention to the de-
tails of business, and trust compara-
lively little to the judgment of subor-
dinates. OF course, if the time ever
comes when many foreigners are en-
ployed in Southern mills, most of the
conditions which l have described above
will be changed. l hope it may be long
before the present state Of things is
greatly changed, for think the opera
lives in Southern mills are among the
bappiest and most prosperous laborers
l have anywhere seen. The principal
mills have good schools connected with
them, and nearly all the children of
the operatives attend Sunday school,
The Methodist and Baptist churches
appear to be doing most for the welfare
aud guidance of the operatives, as they
are the principal churches in most
places in the South, but other religious
bodies arc also doing their part. The
operatives do not appear to be regarded
as quite so distinct and separate class
here as in New England. They belong
more to the body of the people. There
are large and prosperous factories at
Wesson, Miss; Columbia, S. c.; Au-
gusta, Ca; Greensboro, N. c.; and va
rious other places, where 1 saw many
things of interest, bnt l cannot particu-
larly describe any of them, prefering
rather to report the general features
and condition of this industry through
out the South.
If the next cotton crop should be
large, and agricultural affairs in the
Southern States generally prosperous
this year, several large cotton mills
will be erected. Much interest Is felt
throughout the South in the coming ex-
position at Atlanta, and the desire is
everywhere expressed that Northern
manufacturers and business men shall
visit it and shall "look around" in tho
South as much as possible. Here, at
Charleston, S. c., there is just NOW
much interest and discussion over
plans for a great cotton factory. Bust
ness men in the city say they lave been
"away behind" the North in enter
prise, but that they do not intend al
ways to be SO.
There is large and valuable build
ing at Corinti, Miss, which was erect
ed few years ago for cotton mill,
but which has never been Occupied
Norfolk, Va, has been unfortunate
with her cotton mills, losing heavily by
fires, but will try again. Some South
ern mills are exempted from taxation
for long term of years. I'M various
parts of the South | see signs Of gradu-
al accumulation of capital, and of the
work OF laying the foundations for new
or expanded business enterprises, a
coral insect kind of going on out of
sight, but which will be manifest by
aud hu IN Y tT.;hnna
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

VALLERY, E., Front Street, oppo.
' site Ferry Landing, Dealer in
Choice Wines, Liquors aud Imported
Cigars. Sign of "Help Me Through
the World"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

HUSTMYRE, W., sign of the "Big
Ill Red Plow," corner of Second and
Jackson streets, dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, ETC.
Highest market price paid for cotton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

DAVIS, JAS. s., Wheelwright aud
~ Blacksmith; Horse slocing spe-
cialty. Shop on Beanregarl Street, in
rear of Exc lsior Stable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

II M. BIOSSAT, Matchmaker and
i Jeweler, and dealer in Watches,
Clocks, etc. Second Street, opposite
Town Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

A LBERT & SON, A Photographers,
n Washington street. Old Pictures
enlarged. Frames, albums, brackets,
chromos, ETC., for sale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

uARDTNER, E. j., Pineville, La,
IL Dealer in Choice, Staple, and
Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Wines, Lii
quors, Tobacco and Cigars. Stock
constantly replenislied. Call on me.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

DR.. JULIUS A. JOHNSTON IS
~ now permanently located in Pine
vile. Office on corner below Turner's
brick building.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

BARRETT, E. j., General Merchant
ID and dealer in Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Hardware,
Tinware. Medicines, etc. Wagons and
wagon material. Country produce
bought and sold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

BUZLDER d. cOyH2RA cZOR.
CITADEL, LOUIS, Carpenter and
- Contractor. House building in all
it's branches executed in a work man
like manner. Work solicited; all COM
munications answered.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
r REOPEN ED
FOR THE
Season OF 1881

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAS THE
L pleasure to announce to the pub
lie, and particularly to Travellers, Wis
itors and his home friends that he is
now installed in the EXCHANGE no.
TEL, or "Ice-House," and that he is
prepared to accommodate Boarders and
Lodgers, by the Day, Week, or Month,
at Moderate rates. His accommoda-
tons are now complete, comfortable,
and the entire Hotel has been retitted
and refurnished, whilst he will give
extra attention to his cuisine, which
shall always be furnished with the
best the New Orleans and Alexandria
markets afford. He will serve all call
ers with meals at any hours of the day
or night. L. B. FRENCH.
Jan 10, 1y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

MAJ BROTHERS, wv. P. Marsh
WI Geo. X. Marsh,) Local Engineers
and Machinists. Shop, corner Fourth
and Elliott streets. Orders through
the Post Office promptly attended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

THRISTOPH BERGMAN, Tuner,
~ and dealerin Stoves, Coppersmith
and sheet-iroh worker, Front street.
Orders solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

RIFFIN, w. A., Dealer in Dry
VI Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes,
aud Hats. Country produce taken in
exchange for supplies. Highest Cash
prices paid for cotton. Ready made
clothing a speciality.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
DR UGS .aWD .llEDIcLyVE,S.

CT. JOHN, HENRY, Chymist and
y Druggist. All medicines guaran-
teed fresh and pure. Fancy and toilet
articles. Landreth's Garden seed kept
in stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01

0MITH, j B., Machiuist, Boiler ma
- ker and Gunsmith. Engine setting
and repairing, boiler patching execu-
ted with promptness. Work in my
several lines solicited.
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DRT G00Ds d. GR0cERIEs.

TRICHSON, R., Front street., oppo-
u site the Landing, dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps and General Plan
tation supplies,
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STOVES, ZIyV7cdRE, Ere.
.o~~J~~~-N~~>~~--->~~>-
MILLER, l. c., dealer in Cooking
WI and Heating stoves. House Fur
nishing Goods of every description on
hand. Tinware, wholesale and retail,
at city prices. Stoves from $l4 to sos.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
Mexican

Mustang Imminent is without an equal.
4 1t pciotIatcs flesh and muscle to
i thc very bonc-lnaking the continu-
amce OF pain Hnd Inflammation ilnpos-
sible. It's effects upon Human Flesh and
full The Ncyicnn
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

For more than n third of century the
Mexican Mustang Imminent has been
known to millions MI over the world as
the only safe. reliance for the relief OF
above price and prnisc-the best OF It's
hii.d. For every 1osin of external pain
Daily globe., 1881-12-09
Colorado Criminall,ies

DENVER, Col. Dec. s. Trsbune's Lead
vile special: In the county court to
day, lawyers Ryan and Sears had an al
tercation, and the latter pounded the
former over the head with chair, frac-
turing the skull. Recovery doubtful.
Republicans Pueblo special: Last
spring, Christopher Sutrow was found dead
in bed. The coroner and physicians
viewed the body, ,and concluding his death
was the result of diphtheria, gave a bur-
lal certificate. A few weeks ago the body
was disinterred and shipped east, where
an examination was made, resulting in
finding a'bullet hole in the back of his
head, which had been so ingeniously
plugged up with wooden plug as not to
be noticeable except on very close exami-
nation. The murderer is believed to still
be in this vicinity.
Daily globe., 1881-12-09
western Brewers'A.sociation

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Milwaukee special:
1t is positively known that arrangements
are pending among the brewers Of Mil
waukee, Chicago, st. Louis, Cincinnati,
Detroit and Louisville, to organize an in
dependent "Western Brewers associa-
tion." A constitution has been agreed
on already, fixing the price of beer at 50
per barrel or 81 per keg. A fine will be
imposed for cutting rates. Each firm
must pay 81 TO the treasurer for each
barrel sold for time, until he has Sc
curity for the payment of fines. Other
necessary provisions are made.
Daily globe., 1881-12-09
Riotous Strikers ouelled

ST. LOUIS, Dec. s-At Harris mines.
at Berkner, few miles from East st.
Louis, the striking coal miners gathered
at O'Clock this morning. several hundred
strong, and established a Gordon around
the pits through which the miners work
ing would have to pass. The sheriff and
posse appeared on the scene and the
strikers retired, Later they returned in
increased numbers, armed with reyol-
vers. Affairs were critical when the sber.
iff and posse brave ly arrested several rino
leaders and quieted the rioters. For :
time the situation was regarded as very
critical
Daily globe., 1881-12-09
The Molly Mcguire Trial.

PrrTsBuRa, Dec. SIN the trial Of Pat.
Dolan, Molly Mcguire, at Uniontown, to-
day, for the murder of Healy, several
witnesses corroborated the testimony OF
Mrs Harper, who saw three men on the
railroad track, and shortly afterwards
heard pistol shots and the cry, why
would you do that to met" Mrs. Har-
per's husband hurried to the scene Of the
murder, and found Dolan and Mcfarland.
Several witnesses confirmed DIR. Clark's
testimony In hearing Dolan say, before
any examination, "He has three or four
holes IN him." The prosecution will close
their testimony this afternoon.