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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
THE SUN-FLOWER.
THE FAvoR1TE BLOSSOM OF The pER1oD.

No flower for a long time has be-
come so popular and SO personal as
the sunilower. It has climed into
our favor and taken possession of our
homes, our garden and our dress, and
Is everywhere the sentinel of art and
fashion--and of right, for it is not
only a decorative, and useful flower.
hut bears good religious character,
being as Christian flower dedicated
to St. Bartholomew, St. Louis (king)
and St. Antradis, and, as a pagan
emblem, the sacred flower Of the an
cient Pcruvians, who were Worship.
pers Of the sun. It's resemblance TO
the god Of day and its supposed hon.
age to the rising sun made it their
emblem of faith, and on this account
it was greatly used in their religious
ceremonies, and the virgins who off,
ciated in the temple of the sun were
crowned with sun flowers made Of
pure gold, and carried them in their
hand, and fastened their robes with
them. In Persia and other lands Of
the cast the sun flower is the emblem
of constancy in love, and there are
many poetical illusions in eastern
literature to the flower that always
turns it's face towards the. sun. Tie
first mention he have of lit in England
is from Gerard, in 1896, when lie tells
us that in his garden he bad one that
has grown to the height of IA feet,
which produces flowers measuring l6
inches over. In Spain and Mexico
they grow to the height Of 90 feet,
come of the flowers measuring four
feet in diameter, and single flower
producing 1892 seeds. Botanical
authorities cay that there .are nearly
80 species. Among those which are
best k'iown ale tie tull sun howerof
Peru and Mexico, the perennial,
native of Virginia, and the dwarf
sun flower, brought as late as 1878
from Egypt. Theseeds when peeled,
taste like sweet almond. They make
an excellent bread of.the.n in Portn-
gal, and during the late war, in the
Southern States, they were substitu-
ted for coffee in many a frontier cabin.
they are good food for poultry, and
The Gil pressed from them is frequent
" used in place Of olive oil salads;
it can also be burned in the lamp, and
is splendid for soap making. The
stems and flowers when burned pro-
auce good potash, and many a
housewife in Texas has snperintcnd-
ed the burning of sun flowers to OBJ.
tain the potash for her weeks baking
with as much care as. she did the,
baking itself. In Texas the sun.
lower pulled at shutdown with wish
IS sure to bring the wish true before
The next sunset ESQ the Indian says(
md no true Texan will have gar
len without at least one Of these
mimic suns" in it. To dream Of
hem signifies that you will bavc
'our pride wounded; and negro il
ne has this dream will never rest un-.
ii he has pulled sunfower to coun.
,eract the omen. And in some parta
If the South negro will not let you
BRING into tue house a sunhower that
aas been pulled before it is perfect
Or one that is anyway broken.- Ex-
change.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
DEMOCR AT.
TERMS:

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at Two Dollars and FIFTY CENTS ner
annum --ONE DOLLAR and Frrry CENTc
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VANCE
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the rate
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Insertion and FIFTY GIFTS for each
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OBITUARY NOTICES, Marriages ,Publrn
Meetings, Cards Of Tllani.s, etc. to he
paid as advertisements
PERSONAL CARDS-whenai missablc-
charged double the usual advertising
rates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
ST. VIIgIBT'S' BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Under the direction OF the Sisters of
Charity. Donaldsonyil!e,
Louisiana.

A CADEM1C YEAR DIVIDED IN
II two sessions, commencing LIST OF
October to lst of March to last of July
TERMS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
Board, Tuition, Bed and bed.
ding, per annum. ......... $3.50 00
Or, per session.. IS 90
French tuition per month. -. 9 90
w Washing. 5 OO
Music, at Professors price. Tapestry,
Painting, ETC., extra charges.
Parents wishing the Institution to
furnish clothing or stationery, are re-
quested to deposit sum sufficient in
the hands of the Directress or Treas
urer.
Articles of Clothing required are as
follows-Six chemises, drawers, 6
dresses for every day wear, 2 of extra
material, l Of white material, 4 white
underskirts, 2 colored balmorals, 9
flannel understands, 70 pairs stocking GO,
II pocket handkerchiefs, nightgowns,
6 face towels, 6 table napkins and
rings, foot towels, swiss muslin
veil, straw hat and veil, 8 pairs shoes,
l pair rubber overshoes, table service
of knife, fork, l large and one small
silver spoon, I glass or silver goblet,
tooth brush, soap dish and mug, fine
and coarse comb and comb box, needles
thread and work box, mosquito not or
81 SO, washstand and pitcher or Sl.25.
All articles of clothing with name
fully marked.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

JULIUS LEVIN, dealer in Lumber
81 and Building material. Choice
Family Groceries. Second street, OPP
pOsite Town Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
NOTICE of DISSOLUTION.

T,HE- PARTNERSHIP HERETO
Il fore existing between the under
signed is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.. Jacob Geiger assumes
all the liabilities and hereafter owns
all the assets Of said partnership. and
will hereafter conduct the drug bust
ness at the eagle Drug Store" in bis
own name and for his own account.
JACOB GEIGER,
CHAS. S. MILES.
Alex'a, La., July 10, 1882.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
.NTSC.RLLANEOU Us.

TELLY, P, Contractor, Builder and
IN Undertaken, corner Lee and Fifth
streets. A fine Hearse and full as
sortment of Metallic and Rosewood cof-
fins always on hand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
Wesleyan Female Institute
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
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"OPENS SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1882.
" One of the first schools for young
ladies in the United States. Surroun-
dings beautiful. Climate unsurpassed.
Pupils from eighteen States. TERMS
AMONG THE BEST IN THE UNION.
Board, Washing, English Course, La
tin, French, German, instrumental
Music, &c., for scholastic year, from
Sept. to June, 1898. For catalogues
write to REV. WIN. A. HARRIS, D
D., Pres't Stanton, Va.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

NET YOUR job Printing done at
" the Louisiana Democrat office,
corner of Second and Jackson Streets.
Prices cheap for Cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

KRAMER, john, Carpenteraud I'm
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 So
licited and promptly attended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

HARRIs, JOHNNIE, Wheolwright
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, 1882-08-02
MZLLZNER Z.

eSTANLEY, MRS, A. G., Fashionable
- Millinery and Dress making. Cut
ting and Citing done to order. Also
Dry Goods and Notions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

DALPH WALTER, Second street,
II near DeSoto. Manufacturer OF
Harness, Saddles, Brides, etc. Salts
faction guaranteed
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
DRUG5 .1N'p lREDLrL7yHS.

CT. JOHN, HENRY, Chymist an'l
~ Druggist. All medicines gnaran-
teed fresh and pure. Fancy and toilet
articles. Landreth's Garden seed kept
in stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

A DELIGHTFUL NovELTY.-Ladies
prefer Floreston Cologne because
they find this lasting combination OF
exquisite perfumes delightful no
ve!ty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
DIRECTORY
ALEXANDRIA.
PR OFE,SS/ON.4L.

pLACKMAN, w. F., ATTORNEY and
- Counsellor at Law. Office on De
Soto Street, between First and Second
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VOHN WERNER, Front Street
~ Tailor. Suits made to order; a
perfect ft guaranteed. The very latest
styles. Terms, Cheap for Cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

The repairing Of Chronometers
aud fine Gold Watches a specially, at
Ferguson and suLaack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
PiMEVILLE,

TURNER, Ben, Dealer in General
4 Merchandise, such as Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps.
DR. JULIUS A. JOHNSTON Is
~ now permanently located in Pine
vile Office on corner below Turner's
brick hG,idias
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02
"a % II L G. E !!

Complete life of these BOLD HIGHWAY
MEN. Also of the YOUNGER BROTH
Frs and other bold outlaws. Elegantly
Illustrated. OVER 500 PAGES. Beware
of inferior editions. Complete Outfit by
ANAL, Forty Cents. forms Liberal
FORSEEE 6 McMAKIN. 156 Wsst.5th
stree, Cincinnati, Ohio,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-02

1--WE count the broken Tyres that rest
Where the sweet waiting singers
e., q
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18
MUSIC.
MR.. CHARLES KESSLERi
-Pupu Of DIR. HANS Won BULow, will be glad
TO PLAY CLASSICAL MUSIC

Evening Parties
On Moderate Terms
Tr Lessons given IN Pan1forte playing, At One Dollar
per Lesson, " within haf a milk Of Post once, beyona thAt
STANDARDIZATION len At WELLS MUSIC STORE viii be
drouptiy attended 70 By Mr. Kesslsr. Jas IN
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18

II Please notice that at 8 % a m AMI p m the Bus
81 r. 10 tn waixiki Baths. aud the charge for the round
trip. Bath ineIaIsd. vii be only FrHy Gents Tickets eight
Tor Doe Dollar. -
- JAS. DODD, Proprietor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18
NEW SoUTH WALEs-First Innings.
ar.,o, n.r--


Boyle, the Victorian captain, must have felt
somewhat as Hercules with all his labors ahead
of him when he led his team to the wicket. II
can swear to every blade Of grass on the ground "
said one Of his men when hc entered the pavilion
after three days leather hunting. And now, az
the Victorians went to the wicket, they must
have felt there was az much chance Of driving
every blade of grass off the ground as Of surpass-
ing their opponents score. The fielding Of the N.
s.. Wales team does not appear 10 have been
equal to their batting, and was much g~rumbled
ax by their crack bowler SIofforth, "the demon
bowler, as he was christened when he first
showed his capabilities in England. The Vic
torians showed some fine lrey, and made some
good scores, but were, nevertheless, beaten in
one innings. Their totals were-irst innings,
80 (the highest score boing 7G, by PaImer) ;
and second innings 322, of which Koran made
102, and Blackhqm 9G.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18

~ >. Landeshut, whom many will remember
during his brief career in Honolulu, has been,
according to the Auckland O6scrUeT, cutting a
prominent figure in Auckland and Melbourne
society. Many exploits in sharp practice with
cards are detailed, until Landeshut terminates
a brilliant social career by a robbery of dia-
monds, and a penal term in the Pentridge
Stockdde. The Observer indulgos in some re-
Elections, which might be perused with profit in
ATTITUDES where a Roberts and IA Dinwiddie
Dawson iourished for q season When one
has been humbugged oneself, it is always graft
flying to find that others have been 'diddled'
too. We make no doubt, Therefore, that the
families and gentlemen whom Pindeshut took in
while in Auckland viii be glad to hear that no
penetrated with equal ease into the sanctum-
saactorum Of Melbourne society, and was an
honored guest at houses to which even they
themselves would feel proud to be invited. Both
stories, however 1--WE mean both in the Auckland
and Melbourne histories Of Landeshut's career)
carry with them a sclf-cvideut moral, and form
a powerful argument in favor Of that exclusive
ness which many people affect to consider
snobbish and unnecessary in "A new colony. AS a
matter Of fact. it is more essential to be particular
and exclusive here than in London. There You
move in your own set, and no stranger can enter
it without everything being known about him.
Here, on the cOutrary-thanks mainly TO our
Brummagem aristocracy being ashamed Of their
oca relatives and antecedents-a young fellow
with "a good PERSONAL and apparent funds has
only to arrive and scrapc up an acquaintance or
two to be at once put up at the clubs and invited
everywhere. Imposter3 have deceived Auckland
society again and again, and yet nobody seems
to learn wisdom. Only fire other day we had
some doubts re a person made an honorary
member Of the Blank Club, and expressed them
privately to one Of the committeeman He
quite agreed, and said others had their doubts
too, but no one liked to take the initiative. We
really can't see the difficulty ourselves. II a
a stranger is a gentleman, and a fit person TO
become an honorary member Of a club, he ought
to have no trouble in proving the fact. Mys-
terious notabilities, who scorn letters Of intro
duction, and travel on the health lay we
would rather let alone. They may, of course, be
all right, but far oftener they are all wrong in
fact, mere bad eggs who have left their
country for that c%ountry's good"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18
JAMES SWAN.

We condonse the following from the Sydney
Morning Herald Of February 23:-
The twenty-eighth Intercolonial cricket match
(between Victoria ard New South wales) was,
this year, played at sydney, and was one OF the
most extraordinary ever recorded in cricketing
annals. Murdoch, captain of the New South
Wales team, won the toss, and sent his men to
wicket. He was acknowledged in England as
the best captain ever seen in n cricket field, and
has proved himself also cne of the greatest
masters who ever welded Il willow. To follow
his eleven hours play in this match, point by
point, would make n tedious recital IL was not
till after lunch on the second day, and after
making his 32lst run, that he was got out.
To quote the Herald -" Lunch was eaten, and
the play went on. Somehow about this time Muir
doch seemed content with himself. Samson pro-
badly got tired by the time he had slain his 300th
PhAistine. He made n few more splendid drives,
but at last lifted one above the carpet, and vet
not high enough and Blackham greeted il.
Never cricketer came in from Il wicket since
wickets first were pitched having done more TO
merit fame. 1t was the greatest of all great
innings. More runs have been made, some
greater totals put together, but never aga inst
such fields as opposed Murdoch. The total
scored by the New South Wales team was IT'S,
as follows -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18

our object Is - offer the fullest opportunity for q variety
Of popular discussion Rnt inquiry.
To all inquirers we shall ,udcavoSto furnish informA.
lion % the most complete characN on any subject In
which they may be interested
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18

.We invite expressions the public upon
all subjects % general crtion under this
head O.; the AnNEEI1~il dntcAtions shonld
be authenticated by tb' H q writer aH a qua
rauteo Of good faith, but aet ncc,-ariy FOR pubiicA-
ton
our object Is - oHer the fullest opportunity for a variety
Of popular discussion aud inquiry.
To all inquircrs we shall ,udeavo-tn furnish informA.
lion Of the most complete characrT on any subject Ia
which they may be intcrcstedi
Nh. EDIroR, As shooting seems TO be the
order of the day IN Hamaknn, / wish TO state a
few facts in connection with the last shooting
affair which occurred close TO the Honokaa Mill.
4 Chinaman was shot on Saturday night, 4th
instant. 10y a nauve-supp6sed to be the person
now under arrest-namod Waioli. The facts are
as follows :-
man named Johnny Samoa. a native OF the
Samoan Islands, told the Sheriff Of this place
that he saw the prisoner buy cartridges at n
China store a day or two previous TO the shoot
ing also the kind OF clothes he wore, and where
he was working. This was told 70 the Sheriff ON
the Monday following the shooting, but no effort
was made to arrest the prisoner until wednes-
day, the Sth. In tho meantime DIR. Greenfield
was called on Sunday morning, the day after the
shooting, and gave, rs his opinion, that the
Chinaman was liable to die any moment.
Now, if the Chinaman died during the time
intervening from the date Of the shooting and
obtained OF the would-be murderer. These are
the facts-all that may be reported to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
JAMES SWAN.
Honokaa, March 10, 1882.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18
A Great Cricket Match.

Honokaa, March 10, 1882.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18

p h only place to buy GENTS GOOD CLOTH
ING at the very LOWEST RATES is at CHAs. J.
FIsHELs' POPULAR STORE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-03-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

- Boys all wool suits from 81 up, at Chs.
J. FISHES POPULAR STORE.
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e. who has been a resident
"a Of Honolulu for the last - years, would inform the
public that he is the ONLY PIANOFORE MAKER and
TUNER on the Sandwich Islands, having manufactured and
tuned for some Of the greatest Artists living. ranging over a
period Of 10 years, which Is endorsed by their TecOmmenda-
tions. The following names are a list Of Artists that he has
tuned for: Thslberg, GortschaIk, Made. De Mur.ka. Ma
dame States Opera Troupe, Jenny Claus. Madame simons9n,
MADAME Levy, Miss Montague, Henry Kitten etc mr. Ma
cauley tunes on the eyea temperament so mat the flanoDite -
in perfect harmony throughout the entire instrument and
will keep in tuns longer than PiauOfWrtes tuned 10 any other
way by any other tuner. BUhing and Repairing a specially.
The old Buhug being removed from the Hammers, the new
Buting the zane as the original BuEiur- which makes the In
str1ment as brilliant in tone ~ II was when il was mauufac
tured. Mr.. MacauIey does not glue any channels leather over
the old Bufing, to make the public believe, thar The Instrument
is rebufei. This Bufiug can be seen in the window Of Mr.. &.
f. williams Furniture store on Fort street. where orders will
be received, or at his own Residence. 12i Fort street, Honour
Ia. All kinds Of Musical instruments Tuned and Repaired,
and guaranteed to be in perfect order
* PinuOfOrfc and Violin Music Eurni~iI-
ed for BALI nd Private Parties.
fe25 I'm :. M~ACAULEY.
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SUNDAYTIME TABLE
OF THE-
PEOPLES Line.

UyUE oMNIBU~ES WILL RU
ROW on the Eu1wing time Er The accommodation OF
on church people and <undiy school Children, and also ir
th~ benefit ian Who desire an rsry -tnvisoraitnE morning %
ev~ninr b,tb- Mr. pDuD has received numerous eongratu-
la ions. 90 an sides. Er his ent-rprsing h'sp.taltty Ia seeking
~ want. ~ our generous c1mmuu.ty.a and for cumiort, con-
veai-nr-. r-lrtbIty ofdrving snd chespuess IN fares, togeth-
sr wfs pr8mp,n-ss - per schedule. he certainly deserves
fhs n sp-ct q our entire CImmunty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-06

New York, 4-The I7fbune's cores
pondent at Washington confirms the
statements made on Tuesday in relation
10 the nature Of General Swsim's review
Of the Whitaker court martial proceed
inRs. The judge advocate general bases
his recommendation that the findings and
sentence be disapproved on the broad
ground that they are not sustained by
the evidence in the case, even admitting
the testimony OF experts in handwriting,
and SLOWING it full weight. 1t is also un-
derstood that the judge-advocate general
discussed at length the question of the
motive SIS set forth in one Of the specifi-
cations 10 one Of the charges brought
against Whitaker, that he mutilated his
person to claim sympathy ia his own be-
half, where be feared he would be found
deficient in his studies, and points out
that the conclusions of the court itself
show that no such motive could ever
have existed. It is also stated that
Swain, in his review of the case, has
dealt plainly and fesrlessly with the
causes which led to the ostracism of
Whitaker at the military academy, and
be has not RETAINED from cri. icism of
that part of Scofeld's report which was
sharply criticised by q large portion Of
the American people and press when
first published, two years ago:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-06
Important Discoveries.

New York, A special has the
following from Boston: Marshall p.
Wilder, the annual meeting of the
New England Genealogical Society,
to-day, read the following private letter,
which he had received from DR.. Augustus
DePlougton, Yucstsn explorer: have
Uncovered among the ruins Of Mayaxan,
the ghnomen, so called by astronomers
Of that city, complete masonic temple,
with symbols and hieroSlyphcs. have
found the portraits Of founders Of cities,
and interpreted the meaning of certain
ornaments that have been misunderstood
by other travellers. l have ascertained
that the key to the ancient Maya alpha
bet is the true clue, and by its
mems Mrs. DePloughton and myself
have been able to read the minds Of
the founders, and those Of the cities.
/ have found that this alphabet
contains letters and characters belonging
to the Egyptian, Etusisn and Chaldean
and also that the Maya lam
guage is akin to all ancient Languages
spoken by men in ages long gone By.
Ny studies have caused the belief that
the founders of the first Chsldean mon
archy were Maya, and probably the peo-
pie who colonized Egypt and brought
civilization to that country. You must
remem Der that Egyptisn priests always
pointed to the west when ssked concern
ing the birthplace of their ancestors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-06

9, a Freight Train leaves Ogden daily
Ie5 Melrose st 800 am. giving davIi tr-ts
floe through Cache Valley, spd Teg,sisr
! 1Iss5lght trsin strives daily ST OgSen1s
$50 pm. from Melrose. q
GEO. W. THATCHER, supt,