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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

--THE man who complains of the
exits Of theatres is the official who
find trouble in getting In free.--tNe
| Orleans Pieayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

A MEXICAN Sewing Machine Co..
"A Self-Threading. Self.setting Nee
die. Automatic Tensions. W. X. Wea-
yer, Manager, Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04
GR0cERZKS, LZQUORs. Ere.

aus. GEHR, Dealer in choice FAM
VI lily Groceries, Wines, Cigars, Smo-
king and Chewing Tobacco, Second
Street. Palace Bar and Billiard Sa-
loon in the rear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

TS NJ. BIOSSAT, Matchmaker and
i Jeweler, and dealer in Watches,
Clocks, etc. Second Street, opposite
Town Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

NALLERY, E., Front Street, oppo
' site Ferry Landing, Dealer in
Choice Wines, Liquors and Imported
Cigars. Sign of "Help Me Through
the World"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

CTANLEY, MRS. A. c., Fashionable
- Millinery and Dress making. Cut
ting and fitting done to order. Also
Dry Goods and Notions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALEXANDRIA,.
PR OFESSIO.NaL.

DLACKMAN, w. F., Attorney and
ID Counsellor at Law. Office on De
Soto Street, between First and Second.
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Wa2cHBS, III 7rB,LR1; Ere.

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TERGUSON g. SCHNACK, Practi-
Il cal Watchmakers and jewelers.
and dealers in Fine Watches, solid
Gold Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles
and Fancy Goods. Notions, Guns, Pts
tolls, etc. Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

HARDTNER, E. j., Pineville, La,
l. L Dealer in Choice, Staple, and
Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Wines, Ii
quors, Tobacco and Cigars. Stock
constantly replenished. Call on me.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

A LBERT & son, A Photographers,
"a Washington street. Old Pictures
enlarged. Frames, albums, brackets,
chromos, etc, for sale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

BARRETT, E. j., General Merchant
- 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, 1881-05-04
.NZLLINE,R Z.

GEIGER, MRS. c., Third Street.
VI Milliner and Dressmaker; Bon
nets and Hats, superb assortment.
Ribbons, laces, etc. Dress-making a
speciality.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

N 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, 1881-05-04

HARRIS, 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, 1881-05-04

nAVIS, JAS. s., Wheelwright and
~ Blacksmith; Horse shoeing a spe-
clalty. Shop on Beauregard Street, in
rear of Exc lsior Stable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

MAYER, MOSESAgent, will pay the
ukl highest prices in the market for
Wool, Hides, Deer skins, Beeswax
and Furs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04
DRY G00DS d. GR0cERINS.

DOSENTHAL, j., corner of Second
Al and Murray streets, dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, and General Plantation Goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

E'ANT, j G., Dealer in Fancy and
IL Family Groceries. An entirely
new stock. Bar attached; the best
wires, liquors, and cigals are kept in
stock. "Dew drop Inn"
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GRIFFIN, w. A., Dealer in Dry
" Goods. Groceries, Boots, Shoes,
and Hats. Country produce taken in
exchange for supplies. Highest Cash
prices paid for cotton. Ready made
clothing Il specially.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

EITZUM, L. c., Dealer in Dry
l. Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes
A general stock of new goods just re.
csived. Wines, liquors and cigars.
All are invited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

MARSH BROTHERS, wv. P. Marsl,
lvl Geo. r. Marsh,) Local Engineers
and Machinists. Shop, corner Fourtl,
and Elliott streets. Orders through
the Post Office promptly attended to.
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.NZSC.E.ZZaVEOUS.

TELLY, P, Contractor, Builder aud
IN Undertaken, corner Lee and Fifth
streets. A fine Hearse and full as
sortment of Metallic and Rosewood cof-
fins always on hand.
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S20IE.s, 2ZvW.aRE, Ere.

STOVES, ZI.VWaRE, EZc.
MILLER, /. c., dealer in Cooking
Nl 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, 1881-05-04

TAS. ANDREWS, Attorney-at-Law
81 and Notary Public. Office on De-
Soto street, between First and Second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04

NHRISTOPH BERGMAN, Timer,
~ and dealer in Stoves, Coppersmith
and sheet-iron worker, Front street.
Orders solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-04
ne UGS AND MEDIcZAvES.

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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
As 20 the ActiOa of the Supreme
COurt.
Nashville world.I

Au1ANAAAN WkAAAHA
In the history Of Tennessee its high
est judicial tribunal never confronted
a graver OF more important problem
than that which will meet the Supreme
Court at its December session. 1t will
be called upon to sit in judgment upon
a question inyelving the best interest
Of every citizen in the State. A ques-
ton which is iar-reaching in its infu
ences in every conceivable direction
We believe that the Court is fully
competent to pass judgment upon this
question whenever it reaches it,
whether at the present or some sue
ceeding term. We do not believe that
it will beinhuenced byany outside pres
sure which will be broughttobea r upon
1t. 1t will certainly be forgetful Vi
any threats that have been made. II
will certainly not listen to certain
newspapers which have undertaken Ia
show it what the law is, and defy them
70 get around the law. We prefer not
to indulge in any threats, or to under
take to show the court what is It's
duty. In common with all who arc
interested upon this question, we will
look at simply the prospective action
Of that tribunal. 1t is urged by
some that it will be the duty Of the
court to advance this case on the
docket, without undertaking to say
in advance what is their duty upon
this point, leaving them to decide the
matter as their judgments may dictate
regardless Of what any man, or set Of
men, may think is their
duty. We should, however, re-.
gard it as extremely unfortunate
that the Supreme Court should con-
clude that it was its duty to advance
this case on the docket. All the in.
terests ofthe State, all the interests Of
the people, as well as the interests Of
the bondholders, demand that tho
question should remain exactly at its
present status, until the people shall
decide next year at the ballot box
whether they arc willing to accent or
reject it. We would say this. il We
knew positively in advance, that the
court would decide the law unconsti.
tutional if the case should be advanced
on the docket. We believe that sueh
a decision would further the cause Of
Reputation, and possibly put it out of
the power Of any political
party 10 settle the cues.
ton except after a long period Of
years. A decision in favor Of the
constitutionality Of the bill would Of
course beget further dissatisfaction
and uuquestionably fix a law which a
majority Of the people in the majestic
power ola peoples government would
seek 10 eYa5e in q legal way. No
harm could come to atty patty 10 the
transaction il the matter should rest
on the docket where il now stands.
The creditor could certainly lest easy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

William J. Coughlin, of Somerville.
Mass, says; I'm the fall of 1876 | wa,
taken with a violent bleeding Of the
lungs, followed by a severe cough.
was so weak at one time that | could
not leave my bed. In the summer Of
1877 l was admitted TO the city hospi.
tai. While there the doctors said
bad a hole in my left lung as big as a
half dollar. | was SO far gone at one
time a report went around that | was
dead. l gave up hope, but a friend
told me Of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs. | got bottle, when to my
surprise and qualification | commenced
to feel better, and to-day | feel in bet
ter spirits than l have in the past
three years.
II write this hoping every one
afflicted with diseaseddungs will be
induced to take DIR. Halls Balsam for
the lungs. aud be convinced that con.
sumption can be cured" Sold by
druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
"DIvORCEi
10 be Acted by Lev. S. and Mollie
Meader Steele in the Courts.
The Actress Sues for a Release
From the Marriage Contract.

Cincinnati Commercial, Ill
The presence in the city Of Mrs.
Mollie Meader, one Of the most charm
ing little ladies in the dramatic pro-
f%ession. has been mentioned in the
amusement column ofthe Commercial,
but not the purpose for which she
came. Six years ago, alter q seaso as
soubrette at Woods Theater, under
Macauley's management, she was mar
ried in Massachusetts, to Lev S.Steele,
then a clerk at the Burnett Houses and
since a well known character in local
theatricals. Less than thirty. years
ago they separated, and she is here to
make the separation a legal one. In
othor words, she wishes a divorce, and
has already fled a petition in the
Common Pleas Court to that end.
She asks a divorce on two grounds;
gross neglect of duty, in failure to sup
port, and adultery with a girl known
as Kittie Norton, committed In the
house of Daisy Lawrence, on Broad
way. on May /, 1880, and on various
subsequent occasions. At that time,
Steele was a partner Of r. L. j. Miles,
in the management Of the Grand
Opera House, and was something OF a
"high flyer" Subsequently he clerked
at the Bates House, indianapolis.
From there he returned to this city,
and was given employment by his
| former partner. He travelled with
Miles Juvenile Opera Company as
business manager last year, and this
season was connected with the busl-
ness department Of Robinson's Opera
House. At present he is travelling
as agent for the Maseotte Company,
that sang at Robinson's last week. He
has not yet received official notice OF
the filing of the petition by his vile,
but he is aware that she intended so
to do, and doubtless will make no Wig
orous defense, as he is willing that she
shall have her way. The charge Of
adultery will probably not enter into
the case, ifthe divorce eau be obtained
on the ground of gross neglect.
Mollie Maeder Steele is a young lady
o fmany accomplishments and person
al attractions. She comes of one o.
Oldest and best known theatrical fam
lilies in the United States. Few are Sc
well and ~fayorably known on the
American stage as the Maeder family.
Both socially and professionally Mrs,
Steele is held in the highest estima-
ten. Since her separation from her
husband she has followed her profes
sion industriously. Last season she
travelled with the Florences, playing
Libby Dear, in the Mighty Dollar.
This season she has acted principally
with dramatic combinations in the
West. She came here from Miuneap-
oils, and is stopping at the Burnet
House. Her attorneys in the divorce
suit are King, Thompson & Maxwell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

We now await the Philadelphia iudg-
ment Of him, but the opportunity for
that will not DO until he has filed his
engagements elsewhere. John Nc
Cullough is playing "Nirginiusp at
the Fifth Avenue, and, as usual, to
crowded houses. The perennial JEFF
-fersOn commences an engagement at
the Grand Opera House on Monday,
in a play which possibly you have
heard Of, called rip Van Wrinkle"
DAILY has made a palpable hit with
THE Passing Regiment and it is
likely to keep the boards until the
month is out. The Patti aud OPERA
matinees 10 day we're damaged a little
by the rain, which kept people away,
and, as regards tho former, It may be
added, there was an especially aching
void, in that part of the hall which
was assigned to the ten dollar seats.
The fact that the Philharmonic So.
ciety gives its first concert at the
Academy this evening had the effect
also to keep not a few society people
away, day aud night musical dissipa-
ton being a little more than even
Fifth avenue and Murray Hill, with
all their elegant leisure, can stand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
Personal AND GENERAL.

Queen Victoria never forgets her
old servants. She recently called up
on the parents Of a man who had been
in her service, and in the old kirkyard
at Strathdon she placed a bouquet OF
flowers ON his grave.
In spite of the general opposition OF
the State press of Massachusetts, to the
constitutional amendment allowing
pauper soldiers to vote without paying
a poll-tax, the amendment seems to
have been adopted. People feel kind
ly towards any measure that seems to
be in the soldiers interest.
The farmers Of Maine ought TO put
up a monument in honor Of the cater
pillars which devastated their apple
orchards a few years ago, for since
that time the trees have regularly
borne in what are elsewhere 'oii
years." This years crop Of apples in
Maine is enormous, the quality is SUI
perb, and the farmers are getting So a
barrel at their own doors, owing ia
the scarcity everywhere else.
The Duke of Sutherland has just
placed himself at the head of a com
pany for the purchase Of sixty square
miles of land on the line Of railroad
to Omaha, for the purpose of found
ing a colony of Scotchmen. This
step is supposed to be taken in antici-
patton of some great changes about tC
take place in the administration Of
the Dukes estate in Scotland, conse.
quent on observations made on his re.
cent visit wei here.
The monument of the late Prince
Imperial of France which it was in.
tended should be erected in Westmin.
lister Abbey has now been securely
and permanently put up in the Brayt
Chapel, in the nave of st. Georges al
Windsor. Those persons who have
seen the monument declare it to be 0
very beautiful piece of sculpture anC
entirely worthy of the place to which
it has been assigned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
WHITE HOUSE RENOVATION.
A Touching up Of Old Carpets
and Furniture.
Cincinnati Ganette.l

Cincinnati Gazette.l
In the refurnishing of the White
House, the East Room will have an
entire new set Of furniture, richly
upholstered in old gold. The wood
work will be of modern and elegant
designs, Some pieces will not be up
holstered, but will consist Of carved
designs in native wood. The lar-
breQuins and curtains will harmonic
in color with the upholstery Of the
furniture. The old carpet will be
relaid. tits not worn very much, and
the only objection to it is the old
fashioned pattern. 1t will be fresh
enend up, and will not look out Of
place amid the modern and elegant
surroundings. The Green Parlor is
to be entirely reftted and refurnished.
The walls will be covered with n Of
the handsome designs of wall paper
which are now so fashionable. The
ceilings will be frescoed. In furni-
ture, the color which gives the room
its name will be preserved, but in
place of a dull, heavy green, a beauti.
full shade, known as Nile green, will
prevail. The furniture is to be OF the
latest design, upholstered in raw silk,
and handsome carpets aud window
curtains will replace the rusty arti-
eles that have so long done service
in that room. The grand piano,
which was SO much in The way
will be removed to one of the
rooms up stairs. The Red Parlor is
also to be entirely retittod with iurni-
ture and a carpet Of a bright and
handsome shade of red. The carpet
is a handsome velvet one and the
room will be one Of the most attract
i've in the house. The only change in
the Blue Parlor will be to freshen up
the carpets and furniture and regild
the ceiling where necessary. No new
articles OF furniture will be placed 10
this room, as the present furniture is
in very good condition. The private
and State dining rooms will remain
unchanged. In the corridor outside
of these rooms a new carpet Of bright
red color will replace the old one
This is done at the suggestion Of the
President, In the privrte rooms up
stairs there will be no new furniture
or carpets. The old furniture will be
upholstered anew where necessary,
aud the carpets cleaned and bright
ened up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

" such a man as Mr., Henry
A. Montgomery could be induced
to accept the position Of Presi-
dent Of the Taxing District the people
would be assured of Q vigorous bust
ness administration. He is a mar of
uncommon executive ability. This is
manifested in the acres of cotton
shede he has constructed in the last
last two years and the magnificent
congresses under his management.
The same keen knowledge of human
nature, mastery Of details, t~ireless
watchfulness and business perceptions
brought to bear in running the
city, enforcing sanitary ordinances
and managing ihatccs would in two
years accomplish wonders. A return
ed croakor absent that long or a st.
Louis drummer would not know the
place, More was accomplished under
DR.. Porter's administration than by
any Of his predecessors, Yet much
remains to be done requi-
ring the highest order of
business talent. Memphis can
not afford to make any mistakes in
the coming election. Good citizens
Should unite upon a ticket that will
command the confidence and respect
o al classes. Suitable men that can
be had from their business T not so
abundant as might be supposed.
There are plenty of clever fellowship
would jump at the chance to serve for
the glory Of it and to help a few Of
th.ir friends into little places but they
might not advance the general pros
perity Of the city at this particular
crisis. Memphis is TOO poor and has
100 much at stake to make any mis-
takes. Business is business; let us
consider that first and sentiment
aiterward.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Pisa to warrant this expense during
my visit.
The old baptistery is chiefly cele-
brated for its wonderful echo. Nv
guide took his position a little 10 the
left Of the altar, and sounded 4 musi-
cal note: Ia. 1t filled the dome. went
winding and spreading, Increasing in
power, quivered like an aspen leaf.
and then died away in successive trills
that were perfectly delightful to hear.
| could have spent hours listening to
this echo, which differs very much
from the continuance in the La Scala
theater in Milan. This is distinctly
an echo. The voice seems to be taken
up, the note prolonged and then am
pli6ed in space, then returning, and as
if gathering new force, goes back
again, wavering and trembling like
gentle pillows of music, until it dies
away, as upon the breath Of a gentle
sigh. 1t is beyond question a curios-
ity which delights and rewards the
visitor for his trouble and expense.
My enjoyment of it was interrupted,
however, by the entrance Of a priest
and a young couple from the
country, who had brought a very young
"bambino' to be christened. After
witnessing this ceremony | withdrew.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

TnE Cincinnati Commercial Of the
I'm deyotes two pages to the Atlanta
Exposition, well written up and set in
fine print. The following head lines,
filling half column, introduce one
Of the pages Prom Cincinnati to
Atlanta and the Eouth-The Goodly
Ship, the City of Atlanta. With Flow
ers on Her Prov, on Her Spars, and
on her Masts, and Garlanding Her
Flags, Sails with White Wings
Spread, to Catch Every Breath of the
Breeze-Shs is Freighted with a Rich
Cargo Of GeOd Will, and Good Wishes
Of Greeting and Congratulations from
the Queen City Of the West to Her
Royal Sister IL the South-The Lead
ing Merchants and Manufacturer of
Cincinnati Salute the Sunny South,
and the Great Exposition Of Her En-
pire State, with The Assurances of
Mutual Endeayor for the Great Work
of Linking Together in Closer Union
the Bands Of Good Fellowship, Com
mercial Intercourse and Mutual Aid
The Good Ship Will Anchor in Her
Southern Harbor, Beneath the Arch
of Triumph of Roses and of Lilies
Woven by the landmarks Of Flora,
Commemorative of the New Era
Of Peace, Prosperity and Fraternity"
It is well enough to state that the
greater part Of the two pages are davo-
ted othe Exhibitors in such a way as
to suggest that it is all paid matter.
Therefore it IS a good thing FOR the
Counsreisl, for the exhibitors, and
uars Indirectly for Atlanta and the
Sozth The Exposition may be
az iHsslf a financial failure
zhAo1gh il hss had moro free adyer-
s.g than any similar enterprise
Ss-tk Of Philadelphia. But it has
tie sEsc. to show up the products,
IL capacities and the affairs Of the
rh5le South 10 a very different light
fin that il which they have been set
before the rest Of the civilized gorld.
The discovery is made rather late
iii trae, but better late than never,
that this is q homogeneous country,
aud that intelligence, patriotism and
enterprise are qualities nonopOlized
by no ore section and indigenous to
all. An American citizen is one
wherever found. All Rho can should
visit the Atlanta Exposition. 1t lisa
national affair and not local. A
young journalist who has spent
two months at Atlanta in the
capacity Of a correspondent, remarked
when he came to Memphis the other
day and looked around at the CON-
presses. cotton sheds and facilities for
handling cotton unequaled elsewhere
ia the United States, that the Cot
ton Exposition should have been held
here" But it vas not, although it
might have been il such a thing had
been thought of and determined upon
in time. Perhaps it will be held here
next time, as the one now running
will have to adjourn sine die.