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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

Ssssl rails have gone down Ia prics %
- 10 completely drive oos Of markss
iron rails, which are no lonusr quoted.
Stssl rails nov ell in New York and
PhilAaslphiA ss from tss 10 t4s par ton.
A few years ago thsy brought go and
nl00-
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

Railroad construction thus far In 1883
has bean light, 10 the lat Of June the
neg roads having length Of only 1898
miles against ssus miles for tho same Pc
Rod Of the year before. There ID no
satisfactory way Of accounting for the
lssssned activity in railroad construc-
ton.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
N the partnership heretofore existing
between J. J. Cummings and Martin
Strong has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent The said Cummings will continue
the business and pay all debts Of said nrm,
and is entitled to collect all moneys due
the same. JOHN j. CUMMINGS,
jel9ln MARTIN STRONG.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

EIRsT-CLAsS DRESsMAKERs !;
l. wages. $l.5O to % per day steady
work also. apprentice girls. New York
suit and Cloak House, I'll Front ct. IL 81
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

by the taking on OF $a.s9o,A76 last
month the debt Of tho United States
vss reduced on the lst Of June 10 tl,-
81. -. 80. Of which ti.sss, ~ $50 was
intoesst bearing.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

WOMAN SUrrRAoz.-A meeting will be
held In fesler's Hall at o'clock this
evening for the porpoe Of organizing
. Wonal Suffrage Association, with q
visv 10 prsasine The subject en- the eom-
inc LeQiaInture.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

TxzazBLR AccIpExr.-At $50 last eve
ming Hiram Hamilton. . young man
aged 10 years, took the horses from his
fAther's barn 70 lead them 10 water.
One Of the animals felt very playful,
and oommsoosd jumping and rearing
about. The young man attempted 10
quiet the animal. when the horse turned
suddenly and kicked him in the chest,
crushing il In, and killing him almost
instantly. DIR. T. T. Minor was SAINT for,
but, Notwithstanding his haste, he ar
rived too late.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
For Rent.

OFFICE NO. I. IN POST BUILDING
~ for rent. Apply to3
iel7 If JOHN LEARY,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
LOS

A CAMEO BREASTPIN, EITHER
"A on Commercial. NH or Front sts.
A suitable reward viii be paid on leaving
IL Mt this office. 1el6 81
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.

AIRS. C. A. BLAINE WILL OPEN A
Vl kindergarten School, in the North
School building. on Monday. June 18th.
Hours, from 8 q. m. to p. m For fur
Their information apply at the school from
9 q m, to 2p. m. 1el6 u
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

TRAcx-LAYrNa IN MoSrANA.-A oor-
respondent at the front writes this
journal a. follows: "Track-layine il
going along very slowly; Il will DO across
noon. and they expect TO get to Missoula
by the irss Of next month. Thomas
lavoy, ]. L. Hallstt's old track layer. is
bsllsstine and rip-rapine the roadbed
irg the track II would have been in
three miles Of track With the same
amount OF men that The contractors
Law one and a half miles with"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

PxssoHAL.-Ar. William d. Wood,
one OF the most promising yosn9 Law
ysrs OF this city, started for California
yesterday morning. where IL 10 'rspsrtsd
10 viii be married 10 charming young
daughter Of the Golden State.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
NOTICE.

THE SALE OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
! on Wednesday, the 10Th instant, will
occur at noon, on the beach in front Of the
wreck. J. NJ. PEARLMAN,
jel7 I'd Auctioneer.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

ALMOST FrRz.-Last evening about
IL o'clock ere vas discovered on the
sidewalk, undsr box flllsd With ooal.
In front Of LairS shoe store. Il had
not gained much headvay and vas
quickly sxtinguished by Ofioer Man
ming. Somebody must have besa very
careless with . lighted match or Q cigar
ssump.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
y.e,,.u cxisrcIsHs.


Finding little in tue manaeernen' u
the n,szeut National Administration 10
cri.iciss. those opposed 70 II have De
t.t.n themselves 10 finding fault WITH
the President and his Cabine. for beng
abseut from Washington. II 10 ALLEGED
With symptoms Of grisf and crocodiie
tar that none Of the Cabinet are 81
the National Capital, and the last ss1aS
IL that the President has gone nsnins'
lyon this fimsy basis il erected an at
tack upon the Administration, and u IL
Qravely asked il the President u fFJins
70 fish himself into 9 second term Oh
Office. Anything that ID "agin the GOV
ernment- finds ready readers, and 700
many believers. 1t 10 not claimed tna'
there is anything sinful In fthine IN
proper season-with . hy or baiteo
hook, provided the little ones are
thrown back into the water TO grow
M, that IL In criminal 70 land nve-
Mound trout with an eiaat-ounos ny-rod'
"But." say the critics, "the President
AZ the United States and the statesmen
Who form his council Of advisers IN the
MANAGEMENT Of this great Government
.hould STAY at home and attend to duty.
Tb,s In bo.h. unauthorized humbug.
II Ia an era OF profound peace and e1-
cant in extraordinary matters tbs Gov
srnmsnt runs itsslf." The most Ia
borious duties Of the President ano
heads Of departments at this season o'
In. wear. and indeed, generally, except
vhsn Congress Is in session, are W s'e'
thsir names TO documents prepared eA'
amiusd and certified TO by subordinateS
and aids, and the general business OF
the Government moves along just the
same, whether thess gentlemen are al
their desks IN Washington, catching
bass in Florida, trout in Maine, PICK
srel in the st. Lawrence, or addressihR
Sunday soho OILS, conventions, fairs, 81 ;"
cnne genus in various parts OK the eooh-
try. Besides, this weather In Washing
tom at this time Of the year Is most exc
orably hot, and withal, unhealthy. II
ia good city TO DO away from for the
nsxt two months, and those who can al
ford is are jsst now making their an
nual pilgrimages TO the mountains o.
the ssa shore. The President OF TIE
United States IL Governor OF Rrea'
big country, and at liberty, No judge u
visit any portion Of its domain II 10 90
slsot. He Ia coming over to the Yellow
stone Park soon and We vish hs wouie
p,olong his journey over here 70 fu2e'
Sound. II might be mutually bene-
hcial. The Government OF she Unitet
States ran ON smoothly all the wear
weeks of the lamented Garfield's illness
when the public pulss was feverish, and
there Ia no reason why IL should not d.
so M we'll with the President away from
Washington. Railroads and the telc
graph almost annihilats distance ant
time. We like TO read that the Presi
dent has "eone fishing" IL won
hart him nor tho country. Both he ant
his cabinet might be doing worse.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.

ENFTY MKN AND TIN TEAMS, TO
- work on canal Apply 1T the once of
j. II. Dunn, Commercial street or 1t the
camp on Lake Washington.
tel9 II J.. j. CUMMINGS.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
LOST.

A PLAIN GOLD RING, WITH
"A quartz setting. Five dollars reward
for its return to this Office. jel64t
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
WAN

4 EIRsr-CLASS PAINTER FOR
- shipyard II Port Biakely. jols &
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

THIS NEW AND ELEGANT SALOON
Il 10 now open TO the public in the rea!
room, basement floor, Of the Marshas
meats. and all the delicacies OF the No.
son, served to patrons something way
mp. The best liquors, cigars and bcef
kept st the bar. All are welcome. GIVE
m call
fel-tf ANDERSON Z GO
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

ONE LOT. WITH rANNERY, THREE
" story building. Apply 70
FRED. K. SANDER,
myl70 COlman block.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19
THIRD DAY JUtYs.

No. 7-Trotting race; 2:35 class bes
three In dve. Purse. $500. First horse
500; second. $50: third. go.
No. S.Same day running race free +
all half . mile and repeat. Purse, SD(
First h0rse. $50; second, $50.
No. 0-FoOt race 100 yards; II r. m
froe to all. Purse. go. The winner take
the purse: three to enter, two to start.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-19

A 7 HoLCONB'S Law AND REAL
a estate once. myl50
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29
Nor long ago an elderly couple


Nor long ago an elderly couple
were out walking, a lady on the oPp
site side Of the street tripped and
fell down. The old gentleman rush
ed across the street raised his hat,
aud offered to assist her in any pos
sible way. His wife followed him
across at slow pace, and witnessed
his devotion to the stranger, she got
mad, and shook her fist at him. cts
all right-it's alright" he whisper
ed. eyes, I know it u.s." she holly
exclaimed; sshere an unknown woman
hurts her toe, aud you pillow across
the street to eat her up with kind:
ness. The other day when I fell
down stairs you stood and laughed,
and chuckIed, and tickled your ribs,
aud wanted to know If I was praetic,
for a circus.-[Ex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

The tricks of smugglers are in
genious, but not past aading ont. A.
passenger who arrived at New York
from Havana recently carried three
overcoats on his arm. A Customs
Inspector was seized with the idea
That it was a rather warm day for
such an unusual amount Of clothing, z
and an investigation found the lin
ings Of the coats contained one thou
sand dollars worth Of jewelry, which
was declared forfeited to the Govern.
ment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

1T is said the mailing system Of
the United States is the most COM
plete and perfect in the world. As
an illustration, Mrs. J. P. Pond, Of
Napa, CAL, few days since had re
turned from the dead letter Office q
letter written by her husband six
teen years ago to a friend in San
francisco,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.-The VOL
taic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men (young or old)
who are afflicted with nervous debili-
ty, lost vitality and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor.
Address as above.-N. B.-NO risk ia
incurred, as thirty days trial is al
lowed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29
HUMAN LIFE AND THE LAW

t se
| There is no power or authority
that ought to be more dsiicately and
discreetly exercised than the power
placed in the hands Of those whose
duty it is to maintain the law and
or'ler necessary to the welfare aud
\ protection of society. There,is 10th
ling more dangerous or more lamen'-
able in its results than the DISPOSE
tion, born of the false idea OF the
purport and intention of the law, 10
exercise authority unnecessarily.
What is unnecessary is injudicious;
and righteousness on the part Of
an officer Of the law frequently takes
the shape Of a crime.
An officer of the law should have
little discretion +. left him as to tie
employment Of firearms. The or
ders issued by those over him should
be made to cover every contingency.
He should he left the narrowest pos
sible margin. He should be made
TO know and feel that the shooting of
a human being, even by an officer Of
the law, is matter of grave import,
and that it is rarely justiaable in a
|civalized community.
These remarks are suggested by
the recent soothing by an Atlanta
policeman, but they are not intended
as a comment or a criticism upon
that affair. There is a wide diversi-
ty Of rpinion as to whether the At.
lanta officer was justified. Some
contend that he was; others declare
that he was not. In the meantime,
We shall not undertake to pass judy
ment upon the occurrence.
But the officers OF the law--the
promoters of the public peace-ought
to be made to understand that they
should employ firearms only as last
resort. Human life is not to be en-
dangered upon any trivial excuse or
preteuse. Ifitis aqaestion between
the taking or endangering human
life, and the escape of small offenders
escape. There occasions that no
rules will ft, and that no rules will
fit, and that on regulations can pro-
vide against, but, as far as possible,
those who have charge of the police.
men and officers of the law, should
make them understand that human
life is neither to be taken nor endan-
gered unless in the presence of an
emergency too serious to be other
wise dealt with.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29
A RIVAL TO COTTON.

The Memphis Appeal says: Ap.
pearances indicate that cotton has at
last got successful rival. The ser.
nous that newspapers have preached
upon corn and hogs have not yet
made all the impression they should
do, and now a formidable rival has
sprung up one that had been looked
for. The farmer is turning gardner
and growing fruits and vegetables,
without any impulse from outside
teaching. At Atlanta, recently, there
was convention, Of Georgia fruit
growers, and their testimony as to
the new pursuit was most encourag
ing. Nearly every vegetable and
fruit cultivated in Georgia has prov
ed Il success. EARLY potatoes are
grown in large quantities this year
for the Eastern markets, and as high
as 500 an acre has been made
from them. Peaches are successful
to miracle. Three years ago, when
frost spoiled the harvest in Delaware
and Maryland, Eastern dealers came
to Georgia and bought up the peach
crops. The farmers Of Georgia had
the sagacity to see what a source Of
wealth was within their grasp, and
peach orchards were laid out in album
dance. The yield is picked by the
middle of June, before the Eastern
peaches are ripe, so the demand is
ample and the very best prices are
obtained.
In other early vegetables and fruits
there is similar success, aud as the
profit gained by one stimulates 9th
ers, the garden trade is rivaling cot
ton planting, which, to both the
grower in his sales and the railroads
IN their freight, pays better than cot
ton. The gardeners do not fear any
loss of profits, or that the business
will be overdone, for the demand at
the North is a constantly increasing
one. The benefit of the cLenge is by
no means confined to the Southern
gardener-people at the North who
could not or would not pay the for
mer high prices, are now literally
supplied with such luxuries as mel.
ons, early peaches, early potatoes,
cabbages, and other vegetables, and
abundance of small fruits, strawber-
ries, and other favorite delicacies.
A few years ago such early fruits
and vegetables could be purchased
only by the rich; they are now &C.
cessible to the mass of people. To
the South the advent of something
that will divide the agriculturists at
tention with cotton is an unmlpgled
blessing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

- - - > u =. :
sensitive to the action of acids or
other liquids often used by forgers.
The color of the paper is pure lem
on, and the front surface is printed
over with an underlying tint of gol-
den brown-a combination selected
by Superintendent Macdonald as be.
ing the safest and most suitable for
the purpose. The water-marks on
the paper, twisted in the form of a
figure 8, have the words ~. S. Posi-
tai Note" in duplicate-reading from
both left and right. These water
marks can be seen only when the
note is held up between the light
and the eye. Three printings are
required to complete the note. In
the underlying tint is vignette,
consisting of a classical female head
wearing helmet, which was engrav-
ed from the portrait of postmas-
ter's pretty daughter. Much Of the
tint is made up of miniature photo
graphic designs, containing the
words, Omitted States Postal Note"
repeated many hundred times, and
engraved so fne'y that one can read
the words with the naked eye, while
it would be difficult to make a coun.
terfeit. Winged wheels, with halo
from behind, make up portion of
the tint. ....
The back of the note is elaborate
and is printed in dark green. In
the centre is the monogram ~. S."
engraved with a geometrical lathe.
The monogram is embedded in an
intricate cyclodial lace work of white
line cutting, the traciugs for which
were done with the geometrical lathe.
The contract for engraving and
printing the several millions of pos
tai notes which will be required by
the Postofflce Department 10 the
next four years was awarded to the
Homer Lee Bank Note Company in
June, and the Postmaster General
obliged the company to give bonds
to the amount of 100000. About
two hundred skilled artisans were
employed by the company to COM
plete the first part Of the contract,
and thew have been at work in relays
day and night for month. The
notes are received by F. Raymond,
the United States Postal Note Agent,
and by A.. G. Lathrop, of'the Post
office Department, who have their
of1ces'in tia printing rooms of the
bank notecompany, at Broadway and
Prince street. A fire proof metal
vault, about fifteen feet square and
eight feet high. has been constructed
in the building, in which duplicate
notes, not needed for immediate use,
and all the engraved plates are to be
stored.-[New York Tribune Au
gust II.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29
DEMOCRAT
TERMS:

THE DEMOCRAT is published Weekly
at L . DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS per
annum> ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS
= for six months = PAYABLE in AID
VANCE
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the rate
of ONE DOLLAR per square for the first
Insertion and FIFTY CFETs for each
subseouent one. Ton lines or less
(brsvier type) constitute square.
OBITUARY NOTICES, Marriages, Public
Meetings, Cards of Thanks, etc, to be
Maid "a Advertisements, -
PERSONAL CARDS-whena admissible
oh Urged double the usual advertising
rates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

"A BOY who is polite to his father
and mother is likely to be polite to
every one else. "A boy lacking po-
likeness to his parents may have the
semblauce of courtesy in society,
but is never truly in spirit, and is in
danger, as he becomes older, Of be-
traying his real want of courtesy.
We are all in danger Of living too
much for the outside world, for the
impression which we make in socie.
ty, covetiug the good opinion Of
those who are in sense part of
themselves, and who will continue
20 sustain and be interested in US,
notwithstanding these defects of de.
pertinent and character. We say to
every boy and girl, cultivate the
habit of courtesy and propriety at
home-in;the sitting room and kit.
chen, as we'll as in the parlor, and
yon will be sure in other places to
deport yourself in becoming and
attractive manner. When one has
pleasant smiles and a graceful de-
meanor, it is satisfaction to know
that these are not put on, but that
they belong to the character, and are
manifest at all times and under all
circumstances.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

The new postal notes, which are
to be used after September Sd in the
trans mi ssion Of small sums of money
through the United States mails, are
being printed rapidly in this city,
and they will be ready for shipment
to all the Post Offices in the country
on Wednesday. Books of,notes for
the postofflces in the far West were
completed yesterday. Every book
contains 500 postal note forms, with
the address OF the postoftfce printed
on each note. The pages of the
hooks are perforated, so that when
the notes are torn out stubs remain
to show the amounts for which they
were issued. A note can be filled
ont by postmaster for any amount
not exceeding IS, at cost to the
sender of cents for each note. The
notes are made payable to 1.-THE bear
rr" and they can be used as frac-
tional currency in any place to which
they are sent. 10 guard against the
use of the notes before the law au.
lhorizing their issue goes into effect,
C. F. Macdonald, superintendent OF
the money order system at Washing
ton, has caused to be pasted in each
hook of forms the following notice !;
+" The postal note business will com
'meuce on September 8, 1883. Under
10 circumstances whatever are any
postal notes to be issued from this
hook before that date"
The notes are printed on pure lin
en- bauk-note paper of the best quail.
ty, chemically prepared in such a
manner as DOT to be affected by mois-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29

The RESULT OF PERSONAL. "A
funny story is told of lady who
was foolish to answer personal
in daily paper which stated that
a young man was DESTROYS of making
the acquaintance of young woman,
with view to matrimony. She car
ried on long correspondence with
the advertiser, taking, however, the
precaution to have her letters copied
by confidential friend.. She always
sent the copies and retained the
originals. Her answers came regu-
larly, but her correspondent was
quite as cautious as she was herself,
for he always employed a type-wri-
ter, and she no means Of becoming
familiar with his handwriting. FL
nally, after good deal Of gusb, a
meeting was agreed, upon between
the pair, and the lady was somewhat.
surprised, when she arrived at the
place appointed, to see her brother
wearing in his button-hole the flower,
which was decided upon as the
means of Identification. They both
acknowledged their folly by indul-
ging in hearty laugh and vent
home together, fully resolved to-
have nothing further to do with
these traps to catch the unwary
called persona1s.-[Boston Budget.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-08-29
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 49, 1883.
BADLY MIXED.

"Why, what's the matter, BobT
"Sam, wac am II"
"You are yourself, Bob Harrison
amt your"
''No, far from it,
"Why, what's the matter?'
|.es"" swell, sir, Tn SO mixed. up, l de
not know who I am.'' =.
'Dou't take it 80 hard to- heart y
II amt; I'm takingit to my hand.
kerchief."
swell, sir, what's the matter7"
"Why, am married."
"Married?-ha! ha! ha! Why, sir,
you should be happy
Eyes, but / amt"
"Why, all married men are sup
posed to be happy"
eyes, but many are SOP"
"Well, sir, as l said before, don't
take it so hard-tell US about il"
swell, Sam, Ill tell you how it is
You see l married widder, and this
widder had daughter
ooh, yes; l see how it is. You
have been making love to this daugh-
ter?
"No! worse than that. You see
my father was a widower, and be
married this daughter, so that makes
my father my son in-law, don't it?
Well, don't you see how am mix
ed up?" (.
swell, sir, is that alp"
"No, I only wish it was. Don't
you see my step-daughter is my step
mother, amt she2 Well, then, her
mother is my grandmother, amt she2
Well, l am married to her, amt 1?
So that makes me my own grand.
father, doesn't it?''