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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

One third OF all who die In active middle life
are carried of by consumption. The most fre-
quent cause Is a neglected cold, cough, hosrsness
bronchial trouble or asthma a. nf which NAV be
permanently cured by E1LEHTS EXTRACT
OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold by drug.
gists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

We wish to call your attention to the adj
vertiseIneht Of the Army and Navy Lini-
or neuralgia; diphthetia or Group, call on
your druggist and get bottles ltisa sure
Cllrp
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Everybody is pleased with the improved
Carholine, y deodorized extract of petrole.
UNI. 1t is rs clear end limpid as spring wa.
ter, and was originally intended by nature
as panacea for all diseases Of the scalp and
skin, and as q natural hair remover.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has rapidly mad: It's way to favor among
druggists, who have observed its effects on
the health Of their customers. Send to Mrs.
Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

farmers wealth depends On the condition Of
his stock. When scraggy and feeble they are e.
pecia.,y adapted to dslempers, .evers, colds and
al diseases which destroy animals. Thousands
ola standby UNCLE SANS CONDITiON pow.
DER w"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Election echo: "Need new hat ?" he
said. mo, but / will tell you in conf
dence why I bought it, 1 want folks to
think Pm a Democrat. Boston Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Tom Delano did not die of broken
heart, but married a lovely girl out west
few months after bis departure; and
Fred Town is our family physician, and
has pretty wife of his own.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

II you have claim Of any kind against the
Government, write to SToDDART & Co..
4l3 G street, N. W., Washington, D. c..
enclosing. two 3 cent stamps. They will
give you fullinformation in regard to it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

The Richmond (va.) State writes: Elk.
Mayor j. A. Gentry, Manchester, this
State, was cured of rheumatism by St.
Jacobs Oil.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Worms cause pccvishness, fevers' commissions
and frequently dea'h. A pleasant. safe and Ger.
tain remedy is DR.. J.QUE'S GERMAN WORM
CAkES. Sold by ell druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

An economical man will keep the leather Of his
harness soft and piisble which preserves it from
CRACKING or ripping. He always Uses UNCLE
| Makers
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Headsche, constipation, liver complaint, bill
ousness are cured By that mild cleansing remedy
which rtver produces pain EILERI'S DAY.
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, only rs cents. Sold by
Druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

One thousand dollars were taken in
during the opening night of a Kingston,
n. NJ, dance house.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

D Faded articles of all kinds restored to
their original beauty by Diamond Dyes.
Perfect and simple. 10 cents, at all drug
gists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Bronchitis. changes of the sscathe.
cause Bronchial troubles. "Broaen's Bronchial
Tfoches' will give relief Sold only in boses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

What constitutes a crowd: "Wbat are
crowds?" The science of love says the
third party is large crowd. New Ha-
ven Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

sprains bruises, stif joints burns, scalds snd
rhenmafism are relieved BY Uncle Sans Nerve
and Bone IIiniment. Sold by all Drug lists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Sp in ming wheels have had their day,
and have been sent back to the garnet or
cut up for hndling wood. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Brandy and bitters are served in fash
ionable quarters upon little tray of Boz
hemian glass.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

A two-pound onion makes them weep
at Nashville.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Since July there have been fourteen
deaths in New York from Slowing out
the eas.'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

We know from experience St. Jacobs
Oil will cure rheumatism.-Peoria (1ll)
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

In Mier, Mexico, the doctors are killing
more people than is the yellow fever. So
says the local paper.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

s'Ben Butler Spoons" are advertised by
St. Louis silversmith,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20
zR51ISl Ven IZslsS1
Remember tina,

Remember that
stamina, vital eper
, gy, the life-prfhci-
pie, or whatever you
J may choose to call
the resistant power
that battles against
the causes Of dis.
ease and death, is
the grand safeguard
OF health. 1t Is the
garrison Of the hu-
man fortress, and
when 1t wakes
weak. the true poll.
cy Is to thruw in re.
Inducements. In
other words, when
such an emergency
occurs, commence
a Course of the Bit
tiers. For sale by
Druggists and deal.
ers, TO whom apply
Tor our Almanac.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20
Government Claims.

Muffs in the shape of birds nests are
the latest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Fashion dot: The fashionable fan and
the fashionable bonnet should hide each
other.-New Orleans Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Lyons Patent Heel Stiffener the only In
sant1on that makes old boots straight a
new.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Love and astronomy: Charles, dear"
she tnurinured, as she strolled along the
other evening, and gazed up at the Jew
elled armament, (Which is Venus and
which is Adonis?" York News,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Mistaken us to the animal: A woman
lately looked at a printing press at work,
turned to her companion and in most
earnest manner inquired: "Well, Char
ley, an thems the things as writes the
papers. Bees them what they call edi-
tors ?"-Anon,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Illness of the Mikado: The latest adyi-
ces from Japan report the mikado sick
OF peculiar japanese disease called
"kakake." One suffering contributor
wonders how he "t-took the kakake."-
NOrristoWn Herald
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-20

Plantation philosophy: De shanglligh
chicken minds me oh certain men dat
Pse seed. He crows mighty loud an
brags around 'mong de hens an young
chickens, but when game rooster comes
around he's got business on de udder
side OBJ de fence.-Arkansaw Traveller
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
A SCARF PIN
Presented to Mr. Wni. BowIes at the
Cotton Exchange Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon the friends of Mr..
VIM. Bowles, one of the pioneer cotton fac
tors of these bluff, assembled in the Cotton
Exchange and presented him with a gold
scarf pin elegantly wrought, and with the
figure of bulls head. c. p. Hunt made
the presentation speech, which was as fol-
lows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT am commissioned by
your friends to present you with this scarf
pin tribute OF their admiration and es-
TEEN. In regarding it a host of classic
memories crowd upon me and recall to recol-
lection the fact that in all ages the bull has
been regarded a symbol of courage, de-
termination and worth. The Egyptians
worshiped him under the form of a God, and
fairest msidsns badecked and enwreathsd his
noble head with garlands Of flowers. Jupiter,
in his court to Europa, came upon earth in
the guise OF bull, and oar EARL n ancestors
selected him 40 Que OF the twelve signs of
the zodiac. We, your friends, recalling all the
nobler attributes OF this magnificent animal,
beg you to accept this little memento as en-
blemstic and symbclical of that courage
and persistence which has animated you
throughout the whole season and inspired
your friends with hope and cheer through
out the darkest hours of the market.
Mr.. Bowles, in few words, thanked the gen
tlemen for the token of their friendship.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
ON THEIR FEET.
The Mensen Brothers to Resume Their
Busiaess Immediately.

The assignees of Menken Brothers q few
days ago offered to receive bids for the goods
and accounts of the bankrupt firm. Two
bids were sent in, one by B. Lowenstein &
Bros, and the other by Louis Silk, of the
firm of Rice, Silk d Co., of New York. Yes
terday the bids were opened in the Chancery
Court, and 1t was found that Silk had bid
sixiy-two per cent on the invoice price OF
the goods, and Lowenstein sixty per cent.
The Court then allowed the bids 10 remain
open, and Lowenstein bid sixty-seven per
cent. The Court then decided that If Silk
would bid that much he might have the goods,
and he accordingly did SO. The opening OF
the bids was asked by B. Lowenstein & Bros
The total amount paid by Mr.. Silk not be-
ing known at first, he sat down and wrote
check for $l50,C00 The exa-t figure was
calculated, this check was torn up and an
other for the precise amount, S134, 595 81,
was drawn up. The delivery of the check
for this amount transferred to the New
Yorker all the stock, real estate and accounts
of the Memphis firm. The assiguees had
taken the lease for year, and ii was taken
off their hands by the purchaser. The
Court asked whether the goods were
to be hawked about, or would the
store be continued. Mr.. Six asked
permission to speak, which being given
him, he stated that he had been a
friend of the Menkens for twenty-five years,
and he proposed TO turn the goods over 10
Messrs. Menken Brothers Immediately. Mr..
Six is large creditor of the firm, and
probably controls a number of debts. The
store will, in consequence of the action of
this gentleman, be Immediately reopened
under the old management.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
HOPE NIGHT SCHOOL.
The Magnificent Charity of a Single
Memphis Citizen.

over year ago the Hope night school
was started in this city by Mr.. J. c. johnson
as an experiment. There are a great many
worthy young men in the city who have no
other opportunity 10 receive an education
than that afforded at night. The night
school, in consequence, supplied real need
in the city, and its success has been even
greater than was anticipated. The school
has principal and two regular teachers, all
salaried.
Yesterday afternoon an APPEAL reporter
called on DIR. w. S. Morrison, the principal
of the school, to ascertain the condition of it.
How many pupils have your" asked the
awe have ia pupils enrolled, with an
average attendance of eighty"
"What branches do you teach%'
"Only reading, writing and arithmetic.
We have seven classes in reading, who go
from the first to the fifth reader. There are
several classes in writing and arithmetic.
We have one class of seven German young
men from twenty to twenty-five years OF age,
who take the greatest interest in the school"
"What is the range of ages?"
"The ages of the boys are all the way
from eight to twenty-five years. The ma
jority average from twelve to sixteen"
as the class of boys good ?''
"Most of them are clerks, cash boys, office
boys, and a few newsboys. Most of them
are of the better class. We have seven or
eight from Lowensteines, some from Franks
and some from Menkens'. They all learn
very fast. When | first came here, thought
the school was filled with newsboys and
bootblacks.'
Between what hours do you hold
school?"
Between 7 and o'clock every night, ex-
cept Saturdays
"Who are the two teachers?n
"Aliss Osborne and Miss Stewart. About
three months ago Miss Osborne originated
the idea OF supplying soup and crackers for
the boys. You see many of the pupils
have to come direct from the stores, and
they would have to go without anything 10
eat until after 0 o'clock. 1t has worked like
a charm. When l came here there were
thirty pupils and We have had 10 enlarge
the building"
"Who supports the SCHOOL,"
"Mr. johnson bears it entirely upon his
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
PERSONALS.

Mr.. p. II. CARNEs, OF Little Rock, is in
the city.
Mr.. J. G. GOODWIN, formerly of this city
aud now of Nashville, is in the city.
Miss JENNIE GALE, after long visit to
relatives in Mississippi, has returned.
CAPTAIN J. ID. WALDRAN left for Missis-
sippi last night, to be gone day or two.
J. H C. IRWIN, of the Globe Democrat ar
rived in the city yesterday on the boat Z. b.
Reese, and left last night for home.
Mr. THOMAS NJ. COLLIER, of Louisville,
Ky, Southern passenger agent of the Bee
Line and Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
railway, is in the city.
VisIroRs on Change yesterday: w. Ct.
Kenimons, Corinth, Miss; William A. Good
win, Nashville; X. NJ. Wright, Salisbury
Samuel Lenox, Penelton, Ark; J. Z. Burns,
Little Rock, Ark.
THE REV. WILLIAM w. LANDRUM, of Au-
gusta, Ga, is in the city, and will preach at
the Central Baptist church tonight at $50
O'Clock. Mr.. Landrum is an eloquent
preacher, the worthy son OF the Rev. s. Lam
drum, formerly OF Memphis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29

shoulders, the expenses OF all kinds being
met BY him, except furnishing the books.
We have pupils from Chelsea and Fort Pick
ering, and one pupil from the neighborhood
OF Elmwood Cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Schepck
teach two nights in the week, and Mrs. Gregg
teaches the other three nights. There Is no
reason why there should not be 500 boys in
the school,"
This magnificent charity has been borne
uncomplainingly and uuostentatiously by
Mr. Johnson, and it would seem but fit that
others should help along the scheme bit, too.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The bootblack ordinance has passed.
DIR. w. Z. ROGERS was elected an
honorary member of the Porter Guards al
the last meeting.
Marcus Jones, who papered the house
of Pauline Livingston, yesterday sued out
an attachment against that lady tor a debt
of $500.
Judge r. j. Morgan has been chosen as
special judge in the case of Leonidas Bills
%. f. S. Davis-a high and well-merited
compliment.
Marriage licenses were granted yester-
day to J. A. Erwin and R. H. Hathwick,
Freeman Robinson and Hannah Baker, E.
B. Lee and Alice Duke.
Yesterday the office force OF the Ara-
lanche presented Manager Thompson with a
beautiful gold-bea6ed ebony cane, inscribed
with their compliments.
Lucy Ship yesterday filed a suit in the
Circuit Court against William Ship for a
divorce. The parties were married in 1869,
and he deserted her in 1875.
The Springfield and Memphis Railroad
Company has been cited TO appear in the
United States Court, to show cause why it
should not be proceeded against for con-
tempt.
Mrs f. EnsIey, assisted by some of her
Young lady friends, will have charge of the
Art Loan Exhibition to-day. They promise
their friends all the possible pleasure of art
in its various forms.
The Board of Health met yesterday and
resolved to address letter to the secretary
Of the National Board of Health, recon-
mending that the quarantine act be carried
out from and after May LIST.
The Chickasaw Guards will be at the
Art Loan Exhibition tonight with their
lady friends. They will enjoy rare treat
in both art and music as Mrs. Fits and
Mr.. Kremer will have charge OF the piano,
and Misses Hunter and Mcclellan, Mr.
Cashier and others will sing.
This is the gnat,
That bit the rat
That chawed the cat,
That pecked the fat,
OF mules and sat
On HOSES pat
Until they gst
Floored very Hat.
Drat such gnat
"A Mississippi gentleman, who came to
he city yesterday, reported at this office that
ne had heard OF seventy two horses and mules
killed by buffalo gnats between Byhalia and
Memphis. II this rate of mortality prevailed
over any great portion OF the country the
ynats have killed more horses and mules
han the flood.
The Broom Brigade last night elected
'dptdlu w dluTdn ptdln Oh their company,
Miss Lizzie Waddell first lieutenant, and Miss
Rosa Kenneday second lieutenant. The nom
officers Will be appointed next
week. The girls are learning very rapidly. |
captain Waldran will dress in the regula alton |
brigade uniform when the drill is given in
public. A captain in petticoats will be a
level sight.
MIR. Mook's class OF little people filled !
heir appointment last night at the Art Loan |
Exhibition, and as might have been expected |
he room was full to overlooking. The per- |
ormance was so attractive, and the lockers |
N so much pleased, although crowded |
indeed, that the little ones were applauded |
Most OF them are from
IRIS. fuckers school, and she deserves great |
redit for the fine performance OF her pupils |
Isso many were obliged to leave without !
citing in, Mr.. Nook has promised 10 re-
eat the performance on Thursday next.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
MENKEN BROTHERS
LOCAL NOTICES.

BAMEY's, 295 Second, is the place to have
good plumbing done at reasonable prices.
FOREIGN productions in Millinery Goods
will be seen in their greatest variety at P. f
Hopkins & Co.'S opening on next Thursday.
March 30ih.
Miss FANNY YOUNG, OF Menken Brothers,
left for New York last night. The ladies
may expect some beautiful Costumes, wraps
and children's goods before many days.
THE Planters Insurance Company, one of
our oldest and strongest institutions, gives
special attention to insuring dwellings and
contents, and at moderate rates. Office in
the company's building, fl Madison street.
The ladies who have promised contribu-
tions to the ornamental department of the
bazar to be given by the ladies of the Cum
berland Presbyterian court street, church.
the first week in April, will plea se send
them in as soon as possible. All contribu-
tons to be sent to Mrs. J. W. Falls, 1863 JET
ferson street extended, and Mira NJ c. Gal
laway, room 20 Peabody Hotel.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29

He was halter living at 500 Kent ave-
nue., Brooklyn, y. Y. He was out of work
for the nonce, having been with Dunlap, the
Broadway halter, for years. His name wa.
Michael Doyle. He had a friend who
bought for him half OF a ticket No. 95,7S5 in
the February drawing Of the Louisiana State
Lottery, by communicating with NJ. A. Dau
phin, New Orleans, La, and he received
$4,000 cash. He had bought tickets for
four years before. At last luck came TO his
door. He was at home. Who is the next to
do likewise before April 1lth, the day of the
next drawing?
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
A DIALOGUE
In the Police Court Between the Re-
cOrder and u Reporter.

Yesterday morning, as the Police Court
was nearly over, Mr.. ID. A. Curtis, of the
New York Herald, and General Peter Tracy
stepped into court, desiring to see the presi-
dent OF the Taxing District on business. The
following dialogue between the Court and the
journalist then ensued:
Mr.. Hadden-Sit down, gentlemen; l will
try your case in minute
Mr.. Curtis-Very we'll, sir
Mr.. Hsdden-What are you charged with?
Mr.. Curtis-We are suff ring from the
over flow and came here to obtain refuge.
Mr.. HadGen-You mean a p. d. Well,
boys, if you'll promise to behave yourselves,
| will suspend sentence until after the lee
ture, in order that you may get out Of town.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29

Everything is complete To-day stripe
matches plain with marvellous nicetJ:
the symphony of color is unjarred by n
dissOnant variation. To-day Is 20 be had
that Par isian masterpiece. the ONE
Bonnet whici', above all others, pleas eel
your fancy Opening Day" To-day
may be purchased that - nifty ParasOI
you SO much admired. To-day all il
Fresh and New and Beautiful. Curious
eyes have sazed, but no sRerelIGIOus and
sOiEins Hnger-tips have left their trace
on creamy ParasOl or snowy bonnet
VIII yOu wait tfII the morrow and sadly
sing with Whittier the miseries OF the
past potential:
sIT MIGHT HAVE BEENI-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
These several

OBVIOUSLY PRACTICABLE IMPROVEMENTS
could certainly do no harm, and if they
should fail to effect a perfect relief from
overflow, would certainly leave less to be
done, il, perchance, complete levee should
still be found to be necessary; for if under
the cutoff system the water level should be
lowered at all, the levees then would aot be
required to be so high, nor would a break be
so disastrous. The idea / advance Is not
new; it is familiar to every farmer who ever
had occasion to prevent the overflow OF his
fields from a crooked creek. The cutoff sys
tenn has been practiced successfully by
thousands OF plain farmers, and can see no
reason why it will not apply to the EIissis-
sippi river. Senator Vest, OF Missouri, APP
preciating the importance OF the enterprise
and the obligation resting upon the general
government to undertake and complete the
redemption of the Mississippi valley from
the curse OF inundatiop, said that he would
vote for an appropriation Of S25O,0O0,O00
for this object, if such an amount should
be necessary TO effect it. This is re-
freshipg instance of broadly patriotic, far
seeing and gallant stat ssm snship. So large
an appropriation as that would exceed the
amount required to redeem the valley from
overflow from its sources to the gulf, and
open its channel 10 perpetual navigation.
Such project is pre-eminently national in
character, and exceeds in magnitude and
merit any, yea, every internal improvement
that has ever been favored with govern
mental support. GEO. B. FLEECE.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29

But the cutoff system may not embrace
necessarily levee OF 800 miles length near
the gull, indeed any auxiliaries like
jstties; and if this should prove to be the re-
suit then the cutoff system would cost 3, 0OO.-
900 against cost OF S4S 100000 for levees.
With all the reasonable probabilities sup
portive of the cutoff plan, it would be Ger
certainly most palpably a judicious and very
promising project to conduct the improve
menis now under consideration BY Congress
about in the order following:
First-Make the cutoff found 10 be necessary 10
give the river current moderate and safe degree
of aCceleration.
Seeond-n such acceleratioR attained should re-
suit in rise OF water level near TO the guilt leyee
against il.
Third-Add part of the system such other
levees and outlets as the developed phenomenon
might suggest as being Necessary.
Fourth-CoutrOl the current and keep the chan
mel as nearly permanent as possible by iettles and
riparian projections.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-29
LAW REPORTS.

Criminal COuri-HOrrigan. Judge.
Calendar for to-day: 104, Jack Hadley;
los, John White; 169, Dave Nays; 40,
Clint HiIIiard; 100 161, Thomas Showers;
1872 l63, William Brown; rs, Horner StoYall.