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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19

Opens September goth. 1888 One of
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the United States. Pupils from eight
cen States. TERMS AMONG THE
BEST IN THE UNION. Board, WASH
ing, English Course, Latin, French,
German, Instrumental Music, ETC., for
Scholastic year, from Sept. to June,
1888. For catalogues, write to
Rev. WIN. "A. HARRIS, D. d.
s.4 President, Stanton, Va.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19
ANTlDoTE TO MALARIA.|

HE FEELS LIKE A NEW NAN. "
Ssgs se ass a1S BsgRe s az In
kinds Of pills, and TUFTS are the 1rst
that have done me any good. They have
cleaned me out nicely. Ny Appetite y
splendid. food digests readily, and now
have natural passages. feel like . new
man. W.O. EDWARDS, Palmyra, Q. |
Boldeverywhsre, 05c. OAlce, A Murray 81, ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19

On THIRTY DAYS TR1AL.-The Vol
taic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro. V0ltaic
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 aud manly vigor.
Address as above.-N. B.-No risk is
incurred, as thirty days. trial is al
lowed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19
Ut !
Pill S.
TORPID BOWELS,
DISORDER Ed LIVER,
and MALARIA.

From these sources arise three. 1oufths a
the diseases Of the human race. Theeo
symptoms indicate their existence: Loss q
Appetite, Bowels C0stive, Sick Head
exertion Of body or mind, Erue4aflon
OF foOds Irritabillty OF temper, Law
spirits, A feeling OF having neglooted
some duty, Dizziness, Flute ring at the
Heart, Dots before the eyes, highly Gel.
mnnd the use of a remedy that acts directly
on the Liver. Asa Liver medicine TUFTS
PILLS have no equal. Their action on the
Kidneys and Skin is also prompt; removing
all impurities through these three 6 ssav.
tits. sound digestion, regular Stools, cissr
skin and n vigorous body. TUTTg Pills
cause no nausea or gripping nor interview
with daily work and are o perfect Il
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19


ST. JOINS highly concentrated
Compound Extract Of Sarsaparilla,
should be used by those needing an
Alternative, or having eruptive dis
eases. Read the following unsolic.
tied testimonial:
Paramount, Grant Pari sh, La,
June lst, 1888.
DR.. St. John
Please send me by express to Boyce
two bottles Of St. Johns Sarsaparilla. u
is the only Sarsaparilla can find that vii
do all it promise.
JAMES NJ. RHORER.
For sale by Henry St. John, Alex
andria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19
ST. JOHNS

VEGE TABLE LIVER Pill Is
The Press., 1883-07-05
DLAIN WORDS

Are Hest to Express the Suffering so Long Endured by n most Excellent
 Lady. Mrs. Sss Fisher. 29 OlaFk-Ate,
 New Haven, Cts HI CT Kind and
 Grateful Expression Towards
 the Means that Afforded
 Relief.
 Facts clothed in plain words are best Mrs. George Fisher lives pleasant cottage at 29 Clark St., New Haveu Conn. She says II was a terrible sufferer from Liver disease for period of twelve years. My family physician told that it chronic infamma- ton of the Liver. tried great many remedies rec commended for liver difficulties. was under the phy- scians great deal but could get relief until began taking Dr. Kennedy's FAVORITE REM MEDY. experienced relief at once, and to-day Pm enjoying good health through the of this. had also been a great sufferer from rheumatism in my limbs and shoulders but have been cured entirely through the use of FAVORITE REMEDY. consider Dr. Ken nedy FAvORITE REMEDY most excellent med- cine I know of many in this city who have received great benefit from the use of FAV0RITE REMEDY. It is sir, good medicine. know it, for I've tried Mrs. Fisher is lady of character and means what she says.
 daily in receipt of letters from them expressing sim liar sentiments. These letters spontaneous an put in all varieties of phraseoogy, but invariably set ting forth one thing-the value of Kennedy's FAVO- | RITE REMEDY for many forms of disease. It may be just the thing you have been looking for Is your | Liver disordered? Have you derangement of the Lidneys Bladder associated iwith Constipation of | the bowels? If so, you want Kenhedy's FAVORITE | REMEDY. Dr. Kennedy practices medicine and sur gery in all their branches Write and state your | frankly. Letters promptly answered, Address Dr. l Kennedy. ROn0Out N. Y,
The Press., 1883-07-05

Old Si has been careful reader of the reports about the civil service commission, and on Friday broke out on the subject,
 'Dis ere country am bein' run by too many kummishuns ter suit me-"
 "Why so? ?"
 ''Kase ebery time dars sumpin ter be dun we's got ter git up kummishun. Oars de 'lectoral kummishun, what put de wrong pig in de pen de tariff kummishun, what upset de rebinues, took off de taxes on de rich mans appetites an put em on de poor mans hungriness an now comes de sibil sarviss kummishun, an de fust lick it makes fer refawm it can't handle its sword, but jess hamstrings itself,"
 "Well, it did make mistake, but per haps it will be better from now on.'
 "Mebbe so, but Ise got mighty poor hopes ont. Yer see, mos folks is in labor ob sibil sarbiss perwided dey can do de sar- viss-an deys in fabor ob refawm perwided it don't refawm dem outen CT job. Its like busin de lottery fer CT swindle till yer draws de prize yerself-den yer am willin to swear that it's de bes' instushun since Noah built his ark. Oats humin natur all ober, an no kummishun ar gwine ter re- fawm it.
 The old man went to sample some banan as at the freight depot. Major.
The Press., 1883-07-05
The following letters tell their
 own story:

VALDosTA, GEORGIA July 2O 1882.
 'I sold one of your Patent Dust Proof Cases about ten months ago. and the other day it came back to me with the request to make it wind easier. On exami- nation found that the stem rusty and inquired into the cause of it. The gentleman stated to me that he was starting saw-ogs that had lodged in the bend of the river, when his chain caught in a bush and threw his watch into about twelve feet of water and he was about two hours finding it. When he got it out it was running, and he thought all right. In about three months he found that the stem was hard to turn and sent it to me.
 can say that the watch is all that the company claims for it, and recommend it to all railroad and mill men. B. w. BENTLEY"
The Press., 1883-07-05
THE NEW PATENT
 DUST-PROOF STEM WINDING OPEN FACE CASE.
 MANUFACTURED BY THE American Watch Co.,,
WALTHAM, MASS.
MANUFACTURED BY THE

rms case IS formed in one solid piece without joint or seam opening in FRONT ONLY, thus avoiding the usual CAP, and securing greater strength and dura bility.
 These Watches are all OPEN FACE The bezel into which an extra strong crystal is fitted with an especial ly prepared waterproof cement, is attached to the case by screwng it thereon and thus forms an air tight junction with the body of the case, which is proof against dust and moisture
 TO railroad men, travellers, miners, lumber-men and others who are almost constantly exposed and "ho nave to make frequent reference to the watch these qualities are of the utmost importance.
The Press., 1883-07-05
CLINTON, Iowa, April 29, 1881.

OLINTUN, IOWA, ApTI1 Zy, 1851. q wish you would send me a spring for the Wm. EIery Watch. By the way this Ellery is Q watch sold in your Screw Bezel Case to farmer last fall. The first of January he lost the watch in he woods, and found it this week in about one foot of water It had lain three months and over in and water with but slight injury to the watch-only a hair-spring. C.S. RAYMOND" The above were very severe tests, and demonstrate beyond a doubt, that for any reasonable length of time during which watch might be under water it would receive no injury whatever.
 We make these cases in both gold and silver and as Perfectly Dust-PrOOf Stem Wind- ing Watch Case, Challenge the World to Produce Its Equal.
The Press., 1883-07-05
HE MADE A GOOD LAWYER.

ssYes, we need lad, said the lawyer to young applicant; 'sand I think you will suit. What do you live with ?'
 '.With my dear ma"
 ssWhat does she do ?'
 ssPrays and takes in washing"
 'sWhat will you do with your wages ?'
 "Give it all to dear ma for the mission ary cause.'
 ssWhat do you do evenings?"
 "Read hymns and verses to dear ma"
 "And on Sundays ?'
 ssAttend Sunday school"
 eff you shouldsfnd nickle on the of fee floor, what would you spend it for ?"
 ssI would not spend it, for that would be sinful I would restore it to the owner. :"
 sWhen sent on an errand,- would you stop to play marbles or to wallup another boyiS' - e.. .,,.,.,.-. .,,,. ,,,--;,,,. ,,, o, bles leads to gambling, and that our little fists were never made to punch each oth- ers eyes out."
 "Little boy, you are too fearfully and agonizingly good for the legal profession. You should step right back into the mid dle of sthe Sunday school library book, where you evidently came from. We will endeavor to wrestle with the stormy road before us without your pious help. You may retire" "You don't want me?" "No." "Sure wouldn't suit you ?"
 "Very P
 "Wen, I'll go home and give the old wo- man fits She stuck to it like bricks and made me learn all this gaff. I knew you didn't want 8 measly little milf around the office, but she would have her own way. Sorry, boss /; good-by."
 ''Hold on So you're real live boy, after all ?" sI reckon.''
 "We'n chance you. Come tomorrow at nine. Four dollars week. Now go. I'm busy"
 That boy made a good lawyer.-JoAa. Albro, S7a EIaaira AClvertiser.
The Press., 1883-07-05
IlROWNED IN BEER.
Concerning this Popular Beverage
 TYO Nn eal EXurR&S fhei rI ln0S.

Concerning this Popular Beverage
 Two M em Express thei rNIinds.
 'The fact is sir, and you stick pin there that the people of this country likely to be drowned in flood of lager beer," shouted an enthusiastic teto- correspondent. That German drink has struck us hard. It is the second deuge."
 "Yes and the worst of this beer-drinking business is that it gets up kidney troubles, heavy wind raises the waves," added city physician, who had knowledge of the times and tendency to metaphor 'The midnight schooner leaves behind it wake of furred tongues headaches torpid liyers nausea and This melancholy fact accounts ill part for the in creasing sales of BENSON,S CAPCINE POROUS PLASTERS, which at once mitigates these symptoms Price 25 cents. Ask your physician about it.
 Seabury 6 Johnson, Chemists New York.
The Press., 1883-07-05

This IS copy of CORRECT IIKENEss taken r, rom life of MT. George McIndue of Middletown conn, after using KalIocrne.' He was perfectly bad nad used various preparations that were highly pufed ana advertised happening in one day at the drug oG of his fellow-townsman, MT. 0. A. Peton, ne toid him of his loss and experience the latter said he had
 preparation that would bring back his hair Ii 1t was possible to do se if the had not been ae stroyed there was still the least life in the roots of the halr. ,,
 Mir. McIndue took home bottle of "Kaliocrine, alb , used faithfully and in short time new hair began to appear. He purchased supply of ''Kallocrne'" and the result is shown in this picture.
 He would not be without it for twice It's cost. Since he has reganed his hair keeps his head FREE FROM DANDRUFF KEEPS HAIR SOFT AND GLOSSY, AND KEEPS BRAIN CLEAN AND CLEAR He will reply to any inquiries addressed to him.
 The Proprietor has been druggist all his life ana knows how injurious nearly all the preparations TOT the hair that flood the market arc some even pro- ducing diseases of the brain after continued usc
 He takes great pride in guaranteeing that hallo- crime" contains nothing but what is positively bene- cial to both head and hair; MADE FROM THE VERY INCEST INGREDIENTS, IT IS LUXURY. ,
 Sold by druggists at 50 cts. bottle There IS notn- ing else as good, do not take anything in its place.
 CA PELTON. MIDDLETOWN, CONN, Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer.
 American Cough Drops Qiqudl is the 'old reliable family remedy for all affections of the head throat and tuDr KEr TuE
The Press., 1883-07-05

YOUTHFUL INDULGENCE in Pernicious Prac- tices pursued in solitude, is most startling cause of nervous and general debility, lack of self confidence and will power, impaired mem- ory, despondency, and other attendants of wrecked manhood. Sufferers should address, with three letter postage stamps, for large l- lustrated treatise, pointing out unfailing means of perfect cure, Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Press., 1883-07-05

DIDN'T WANT A G1RL.-Last summer my wife's health was all run down, and she want ed me to hire girl to do the work. In a little while found one thought would suit her, when to my surprise she said I need not hire any one, s she felt much better, and thought another bottle of Sulphur Bitters would cure her.
 DONALD GREY, fl Worcester square, Boston.
The Press., 1883-07-05

Cop SAVE THE QUEEN. Cannelton, Ind.' Enquirer and Reporter says By singu- lar coincidence our fellow -townsman, Benja- min Board, sprained his knee at the same time that Queen Victoria fell downstairs Ben. used the great pain-cure, St. Jacobs Oil, and was all right the next day if Vic. had done the same thing she would have been all right in the morning."
The Press., 1883-07-05

***sA fair outside is but poor substitute for inward worth." Good health inwardly, of the bowels, liver and kidneys, is sure to secure a fair outside, the glow of health on the cheek and vigor in the frame. For this use Kidney-Wor and nothing else.
The Press., 1883-07-05

BEAUTIFUL WOMEN are made pallid and attractive by functional irregularities, which Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" will in fallibly cure. Thousands of testimonials. By druggists
The Press., 1883-07-05

The most horrible punishment discovered by the leaders of the Inquisition was to keep their victims awake. Insomnia, or sleepless- ness, is @ common disease, and one pregnant with danger. Wheat Bitters will cure it, as we'll as it's attendant and resultant ills.
The Press., 1883-07-05

4 oerG,ct reached at last. After endless tes- timony, cross examination and summing mp, the most intelligent people agree that Crosby's minute cure is the only positive remedy for all aches and pains. All first-class druggists keep it,
The Press., 1883-07-05
A reporter is a news-scenter.

That poor bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother, or daughter, can be made the picture of health by few bottles of Hop Bitters. Will you let them suffer when so easily cured
The Press., 1883-07-05

Ox-tail soup and head cheese at the same meal is where we make both ends meat.
The Press., 1883-07-05

DURE Brooklyn Lead, Geddcs' IL Pure White Lead, S6.5 50 per 100 lbs. Also the usually satisfactory AsbestOs Paint.
 Ee A. BUCK k GO.
The Press., 1883-07-05

Whitehall Times: During the heated wealth CT bureau legs swelter under heavy drawers.
The Press., 1883-07-05

Vegetine will cure the worst case of scrofu- ula, for which no medicine has attained such & great reputation
The Press., 1883-07-05

New York World: When the editor of Richmond Va.) newspaper applies the term infamous" to the editor of the World for simply insisting that well-behaved negroes are entitled to civil and political rights, it looks very much as though the war had been a failure as an educator.
The Press., 1883-07-05
GOLD and SILVER PAINT.

Bronze Paint. Artists Black.
 For gliding Fancy Baskets, Frames, Lampss Chandeliers, and for all kinds of ornamental work. Equal to any of the high priced kinds and only 1octs package at the druggists, ,or postpaid from WELLS, RICHARDSON E co, BurTngtOn,Vf fAlHE BEST WardSWOrth, Mart. 1 MeZ X LOngman's READY.MIXEn FAINT at Es A. BUCK x co.
The Press., 1883-07-05

A blackmailer A negro postmaster.
The Press., 1883-07-05

It is 0 tragedy to murder a comedy.
The Press., 1883-07-05

American Cough Drops Qquid) is the "old reliable family remedy for all affections of the ana tnnos. KEEP THE HOUSE.
The Press., 1883-07-05

The old man went to sample some banan as at the freight depot.-Georgia Major.
The daily gazette., 1883-07-26
GOOD NEWS FROM TENAs.

MIR. THOMAS A HOWARD, of Honey uiul
Fannln County, Texas, under date Vi ayr
1883, writes as follows;
~ have been suffering during seVelN
from severe illness, and genera o'S@l 4
down OF my physical system, and nave wv
trea tment and prescriptions OF man! wv
far and near, and travelled 10 the hO' 'f,,
and other mineral springs famous "t y
remedial qualities, drinking the "A",'
bathing systematically In their hea''"s %si tatl
but all to no avail, as steadily iailed !" w.,
and although informed by my pm! 'lcau.
my ailments and weaknesses were ln' ~ M
kidney disease OF a dangerous chala''s
could give me nothing to cure me- l'.. p q
past two years my sutitrings AZ '''"'. s.ih,
dreadful, and / had the most
pains in the regions about the kldheAS' w ior
oxysms of which were so severe as " NH nj,
impossible for me to sleep Nhuo :"
plorable and discouraged condition W. NJ.
suaded to try Hunts Remedy, ana ai's, ,a',. n
less than halfa bottle my great llei'"s, an
paroxysms of pain were entirely relV'sI N n
could sleep better ami longer thah ",r nr. on 1
years before, and although AN NV y. ,sY
third bottle only my improvement ', pnosl
markable, and 1 regret that dlu NV upD0
the swonderful curative powers u a
Remedy before, as 1t would h"'e and id
years of suffering / heartily reco'n'nsl ,li.esl
all afflicted with any kidney u'i''''
OF the urinary organs.
The daily gazette., 1883-07-26
.HEumArlsM AMn oour CURED

When we en- establish by a chain of evidence
'tct every inquiry but makes stronger that We
ave the npiy redt, or radical remedy for Rheumatic
orders aud we put that eyidenre within the reacf
d every sufferer 0itOat money and s1ittot trice We
lain that no one but the fool Will turn to IL lea
II, or close his eyes 10 the gidG hdingS bring u
Ills Dngl ted life In justice TO u 8, to YOU to YOU,
t"'haeht lam'l es, and to thu contamination Of your
lo ambition before You were stricken down bY
Ilsease. we ask You to go with US for few moment
- tfe 'fntes 9t sume who nave drank of the ,Ddter
nte ana are now full Of the JOY Of kealh ready Il
tell to the world their glad experience We will gt7e
you no ialse statement, and make NO asseFtOV RhlDb
;annot by proper inquiry iby letter or rsupk
tendsl be prObed 70 the bottom and found 70 be full
II truth.
Among hundreds present space aiowa M IN ran,
Ic Sr 5arok ils Plymouth 3d. BroOkyni sister vaie,
with chronic Rheumatism many yeara
Mr.. Hastings. z9A Pearl b., erOlAayn-evsrs Hh.smao
DE-. 04smmerer aa1 BGiis B., BroOklvs ssuts aud
ASensler 2se St., BrOokiya sosGsa Ihsunattsp
Iears-hsd expended over RlsM In other medsiDes aps
NeVn. al TaIrd Avenue Brooklyn ohroni. Rnsoa.
dr. hayland. ~ BAinbridss st. Brooklyn Acute Ipsam
nAtoEy aud Chronio RheumAtam and very bad Chrcpie
Mrs. PikinstOO, Iss Rh st BroOhiypAoats and ChrOus
Aheumatism for years. 'hsd tried everything"
Ars Williamson. s0 Grows b., Nov ofk-aerribs sou.
'nnammaiory khs snmAtian . years. fingers unsnsed b. "
DSSn ~ Yves, b. Sew YOrE-chrsuis asrVO1S Rheu
oAps. sathnn wood, IOG sOuA d., Msw xoss-CArsu,O
M abrams n eTesautsh Av. Hsv Ys-h-oASuals nhss
1atsm and kidney Disease,
Suass cTo.s@sa u oaAiaod Av, Sopssy Oy 4oa.
The aboT asmed gentlemen many ohsPs cured M uy
q OF eamAtlsm, DyspePss Liver and Kidasy lsodsa
eeU trs with fuller pArouAFs and yoa W bsa ~ dsv
yo1 sAW this advertisements -
41mOre, Adams d Co., % Atlantis Av..
&2Ea9GAZMa AAa A1A XxAAAaRM Aas. n-HaO;
The daily gazette., 1883-07-26
The Last Of CnptaIn webb.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July 2i-Cap' Mltths
Webb, the noted English swimmer peFish'
in an attempt to swim tn Niagara nv
whirlpool rapids this afternoon, He W
rOwed in a skiff TO opposite the old Mad
the Mist" landing by John McCloy, leff
man at the falls, and leaped from the 9oal
two minutes past 4 O'Clock. Inc darn
swimmer passed the big rapids all rs1
keeping the middle of the stream, Wheni
struck the whirlpool he was rushed to !
American side, where the waves, It 4 81 \
mated, are from 81 to ~ Y
high, and the last seen OF him Y
20 throw up one arm. His shoot
the rapids was thrilling. lis lll7
tion was to pass the whirlpool on the Csl.,
side. Webb leaves wife and two chllulI
in England. The river has been seaf,lI
for two miles below the %hirl pool anl
trace If the foolhardy man can DC lOusl
and it is generally conceded that ne was i
gulphed IN the whirlpool,
The daily gazette., 1883-07-26
BLOOD OR BONE SPAWN,

CAllous Lumps left from kicks or other hruise d
without injurtnE the growth OF the halr. {
proved q sure cure. For
Epizootlc and Distemper, use from one to tw
tAhfespOonfuls In a bucket OF cold water, 4
their drink when watering, and bathe the Throat
until II blisters then put cloth around thu
throat TO keep IT warm.
The above Invaluable medicine has gained ton
itself q fame TO be envted by hundreds of manu-
facturers of Crude OH Lnilnents that fail 70 per-
form cures as recommended 20 do, and they re-.
sort to many false recommendations TO palm
them on on the public. The II. IL. II. Medicine
is prepared from the very best essential oils and
other very costly articles, Of which one pound
costs as much as ten pounds OF any crude oil thai
Is put in ordinary liniments, and the proprietor
cannot possibly advertise TO the extent thai
class Of lniments do, as all the profit would moi
pay the expense; that those who have AZ
knowledge of the difference between hrst-cla.
medicine and an inferior article, Will not suIel
themselves to he humbuRged.