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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

OK Monday and Tuesday Mr..
VIM. Rexer raised the frame of the
large gin house which he is now
constructing near the mouth of Ba-
you Rapides for Mr.. j. N. Ball, the
able manager Of the Experiment
plantation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

For Coughs, Colds, Bronchi-
It's and all affections Of the Lungs,
take AYERS Cherry Pectoral.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

AVA AS0NOs ~ ohOlN OlN DCkue
hard Ehrstcin have recently had
their entire property on Jackson
and Second streets embellished by
the touch of the painters brush,
and those buildings now present
quite an unique and handsome APP
pearance. 1t is an almost univer-
sal exclamation, "what a fine and
we'll executed piece Of painting !"
No one will, however, be surprised
when they learn that the work was
done by Mr.. Frank Graham, who
has honestly won and just merits
the appellation Of the "Boss" Pain
ter. Mr.. Grahan's shop is situated
on DeSoto street, where he will at
all times be pleased to see those
who may have any work to be done
II his lime.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

A GRAND Ball will be given
at Lccomte, on the 4th inst. to-
merrow,) by the members of the
Crescent Base Ball Climb.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

Mr.. Jacob Geiger, proprietor
Of the Eagle Drug Store, is expect
cd home from New Orleans by this
mornings train.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

-QU1TE number of cases Of
whooping cough have, of late, been
discovered in our midst, but in a
yery light form.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

-MRs. G.. II. Flower. will leave
in q few days for San Diego, Cal,
where she goes on visit to Mr..
Frank Flower, her son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

Mn. Levi Stewart, now at work
on the Winfield Sentinel, has sent
us word that he will shortly visit
Alexandria, and spend a couple Of
weeks with ''the b'hoys." Come,
Levi, we shall be more than glad
to see you.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

--THg entertainment, as per pre-.
vious announcement, by the chill
dren of the schools of Mrs. Garfield
and Mrs. Gnyson, came off at the
Exchange Hall, on the night of
Monday last, June 30th. The hall
was not so crowded as these lady
teachers deserved it should have
been, but nevertheless there was
good attendance, and the audience,
by their quiet attention evidenced
their appreciation of the efforts Of
the children to please. The per-
Torrance was good in every partic-
ular, and we exceedingly regret
that time and want of space forbids
our giving a minute description of
each part. After the exhibition the
Mittle folks" whiled away an hour
or two in dancing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03
Mrs. Julius Glatt. accompa.

-MRs. Julius Glatt, accompa-
MED by her mother, Madame Pierre
Brosset, left on Tuesday morning
last to spend some days at the home
of the last named lady, at Buxton's
Landing, on Red River, aftor which
she will join her husband, Mr.. Ju-
Illus Glatt, who left yesterday eve
ming for Baton Rouge, where lie
goes to permanently reside, having
secured a lucrative situation in that
city. Orr best wishes attend you,
julius.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

Mn. B. A. Vaughn, for some
time past confined in the Parish
Jail, charged with mule stealing,
was released Monday on an appear
anco bond of $3.50.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

-DoN'r forget the celebration
of the glorious Fourth, which takes
place tomorrow night in the Town
square, under the direction of the
ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, the said cele-
bration being in honor Of the down.
fall of King Alcohol in this Parish,
and too much credit cannot be Civ
en- to the ladies of the above Union
for the noble part they took in kill
ing the "Old King" indeed. we
may truthfully say that the victory
is entirely due to their heroic eff
forts in the glorious cause. Fine.
works in profusion have been order
ed by Express from New Orleans.
Prominent speakers will address the
assemblage. All are. cordially in
svited to be presents! Letaeyery-
body and his wife attend, and do
not. forget to bring tho ohldren
with yoa-the fireworks will highly
amuse them
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

Ma. and Mrs. Pat Kelly are
visiting Mrs. James Darlington, in
the Parish of Ascension. They
were accompanied by Miss Stacey
Pope,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

--THE City Tax Collector, Mr..
n. W. Calvit, will offer for sale on
Saturday next, the 9Th inst, the
property of delinquents advertised
in another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

-DR. James S. Fish, We are
pleased to state, has recovered from
his recent severe attack. The Doc
tor came to Town from Big Creek
on Tuesday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

lib members of Mt: Olivet
Z seld will give a "7-ociable" at
''ners Hall, p ., on Tues
y evening, The price
Va Z aamlsslf 10 cents
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

linz scholars Of the Misses
Washington gave an exhibition
last night at their school house, on
Murray street. They will have q
dance tonight.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-03

-IE local and "tuyil"' went a
''shlng yesterday, and met with
poor luck. The two of. us were al
most eaten alive by the mosquitoes.
Next time we'll 'peneroip ourselves.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

American Agriculturist.
Strange as it may appear, all do
not recognize friend in the toad, for
We are asked. "if they do any harm
in the garden2" Under the writer's
front stoop there is a shelter for sewers
al toads, and it is great amusement to
watch them as they come out towards
night for their evening meal. An in.
sect is seen, and then he is not. One
can not, at first sight, follow the rap
id motion of the tongue of the toad,
as it whips up the insect with the ra.
pidity of a wink. The ancient belief
that the toad's head contained a 'jew-
ell" must have had reference to that
tongue of his, which is indeed q Jew
ell" in the way of an insect destroyer.
Harris, the entomelogist, states thai
he fed toad with some black cater
pillars, about three>fourths of an inch
long. When he had fed hundred
he was tired, but the toad was not
but was ready for more. Toads ar
welcomed in our garden, but snakes
which sometimes come in from the
woods near by, are not, but only be
cause they prey upon toads. BY al
means encourage the toads, and dis
courage the snakes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

A certain exposition" we could
name has very shrewd hut cheap
way of advertising itself this year.
One plan is to appoint editors of
country papers as commissioners to
represent their counties and work
up exhibits for the show. This taffy
catches many Of them, and they
straightway publish column or two
about sthe wonderful show-copy
furnished by the manager. Another
plan is to send cheap Autograph pic
lures advertising the enterprise, with
printed slips accompanying them, for
publication in the taffy, free sdverti-
sing papers. Do the publishers ever
ste long enough to think that they
are doing the merchants of their own
towns great injustice by this free ad-
vertisiugl They are in fact trying to
influence their readers to visit this
exposition, and then spend theil
money in the city, of which it is only
an advertisement. Gentlemen, have
home pride and professional independ
ence enough to stand up for your OWL
towns and ysur own interests, and
let these cheap John shows severely
alone.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The Daily World, Nashville, has
commenced the publication of seven
papers per week. The price is, by
mail postage paid. One month 70 cts,
three months So 90, six months $500,
twelve monts $500. This addition
in number is made to enable all class
es of people the opportunity to keep
we'll posted in the news of the day.
The world has its own telegraph wires
and operators; is bright, newsy, pro-
gressive paper, and will be found an
addition to your household.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26
A New Comet.

Rochester, July 21.-Dr. Swift, di.
rector Of the Warner Observatory,
received intelligence of the discovery
of comet by Prof. f. E. Barnard,
Of Nashville, on the night of the 10Th
inst, which discovery was verified by
the motion of the comet tonight. 1t
is in the head of the Wolf, right as
cension, l50 50 30D, decination
soutn, Ito 10, and is moving slowly
in an easterly direction. 1t seems to
be growing brighter, and is probably
coming toward the earth. This is the
first comet discovered in the northern
hemisphere this year.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

We are in receipt of the following
private letter from friend in Chica-
go, which we take the liberty of pub
fishing, "fsr the good of the cause.
Il is indeed very cheering, and brings
news and raises hopes of carrying
states for Cleveland that we have not
heretofore counted on.
II have been so happy for week
that l have had no time to do any
thing but talk. My man get the
nomination, you see, and / am very
well satisfied. He will be elected,
too, and you can put that in your pipe
and smoke it. He will make good
race, for he will grow in strength every
day. Tammany is going to the re-
publican party, and we will get ten
votes from the country for every one
we lose in New York. Wisconsin
will 90 for the democratic ticket sure,
and Michigan aud Iowa are both
doubtful states. We will cut the ma
jority ten or fifteen thousand in this
Indiana is sure for the ticket and
Ohio is uncertain.
The Germans will support th'
democratic party all over the West
We have their choice, and the stump
tuary plank in our platform will &c
thousands of their votes. We had
secret caucus of thirty.fve Germal
editors from Indiana, Michigan, Iii
nois, Iowa and Wisconsin the sthe
day. There were only three demo
Gratis in the lot; thirty.tus Of then
were republicans; twenty>eight Q
the thirty>two republicans pledge
Themselves to each other to supper
Cleveland from new until elsctie
day. The New York Stats Zeituns
the Abend Post and Carl Schur
are satisfied with Cleveland and ar
supporting him to win.
The convention was the grsnde.
assemblage of men ever on the Amer
lean continent. The brains Of ii
country were here, either as delegat,
or look ers on or advisers"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The disaffectsd republicans held a
meeting in New York last Tuesday,
when an address to the public was is
sued, recommending all their friends
to vote for Cleveland and Hendricks;
The meeting was large and composed
Of leading men, representing several
eastern states. They hope to carry
several states that have been counted
for Blaine.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The President has called for the
resignation of Gen. james Longstrset
as United States Marshal for the
Northern District of Georgia. The
action is based on the recommends
ten of the Attorney General, who
has preferred charges against him fol-
carelessness and inefficicncy, and ask
ed for his immediate removal.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The Martin Star says "the editsrs
of the Dresden papers are beneath
the dignity of thieving negro or a
hound pup" but in the same issue de-
votes about one column to them.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26
Nom Resilient Notice.

c. A. McLeary VS. James McLeary-Bill for
Divorce.
It appear ling from bill in this cause, which
is sworn to that the defendant, James NJ cLea-
~, is a nonresident of the state of Tennes-
see, so that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him, 1T is therefore ordered
that the said defendant make his appearance
on or before the I'd Monday in August next
answer or demur to co mplainant's bill or the
sa me will be taken for confessed and set for
hearing ex parte as to him. and it is also order
ed that this order be published in the M ilan
Exchange for four consecutive weeks. June
%, 1884. I. j. WILLIAMS, G. X M.
Mcfarland 4 Bobbitt. SOILS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Henry M. Stanley, who resigned
as director of the African In:erna>
tional Association work in the Congo
country, is expected to arrive in En-
gland Sunday.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The brig, Clara M. Goodrich, from
Havana, having been reported with
yellow fever, arrived in Boston Tues.
day and was quarantined.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Gov. Cleveland is daily engaged
with the routine business of his Office.
He states that he will spend the en-
tire summer in Albany, with the ex.
ception of a few days vacation in Au.
gust.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Blaine's and Logan's letters of sc,
ceptance will be found on our inside
pages. They will please our repub-
lican readers, but will not have the
slightest influence on the democrats.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

New Orleans was excited over
what was supposed to be case of
yellow fever last Wednesday. Some
physicians SAID it was, and others de.
MED it. At any rate, it will be we'll
to be on the safe side and watch out
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

The Austin CTex.) Statesman says
that it is runored that the Texas
Siftings has sold the use of its col
umns to the Blaine crowd for $50, 900
in cash. 1t fears that it is so.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Knoxville had rousing Cleveland
and Hendricks ratification meeting,
fireworks and procession on Thursday
night of last week. Great enthusi,
assn was manifested.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

1t is reported that Gen. Grant is
losing his mind, in consequence of the
Gtaut-Ward failure.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Nashville health officer says the
water of that city is impure. We
found that out years ago.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Twenty years ago there we're only
twelve women doctors in the United
States, and now there are more than
eight hundred.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

DISTRICT ELECTORS,
LIST, ROBERT BURROW.
I'd. S. G.. HEISKELL.
4th. M. S. ELKIN.
9Th. j. w. JUDD.
9TH. L. P. PADGET.
9Th. r. P. COLE.
10th. j. HARVEY MATHES.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THOS. Il. HENDRICKS,
OF INDIANA,

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR,
j. d. C. ATKINS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

How to invest dollar and make
five: Buy bottle of KendalTs Spav-
in Cure. See advertisement.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

Dressed and Rough Lumber at r.
G.. Adams IL Cos.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT,

FOR PRESIDENT,
GROVER CLETELAND,
OF NEW YORK.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue of venditioni exponas to me di-
ID rected by the clerk of the Law Court at
Hum boldt, Gibson county, Tenn, l will ex-
at public sale, in front Of the court house door
in Humboldt. on
Saturday, the 10Th day of Jaly, 1884,
within legal hours, the following described real
estate in Gibson county, civil district No. u,
and bounded as follows, to-wit: north by W
j. G. Spellings, south by Mrs. Guion and Nc
Cali, east by Halstrom and Hillsman, and west
by J. A. Wheeler-containing % acres, more
or less. Levied on as the property of IL. A.
Fields. to satisfy a judgment which Shem Cook
recovered before A. Jordan against II. A..
Fields and J. G. shepherd, on the I'd day of
June, 1876, for Sl9S, 65 together with interest
and costs. The same being revived in the
name of J. B. Warren, Administrator of Shem
Cook. uee'd. Said real estate to be sold sub
ject TO the home- stead rights of II. a. Fields.
This 18th day Of June: 1884.
J.H. HEFLEY, Sheriff
j. t. PRUITT, ID. S.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS,
JOHN Fl. SAVAGE.
j. A. TURLEY.
G. w. GORDON.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-07-26

FOR GOVERNOR,
WIN. B. BATE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-08-01
The Ldon-Tamcr's Marriage.

PA Is or. New Orleans Picayuie1
The latest marriage in the monde ar
tisti lue is that Of Mile Nouma Hawa,
an i-ngli>h girl who has made reputa-
ton and fortune as lion-tamer and
serpent chlrmer Fer husband i,
mar named :oulier, widower, and
this will not be the first time that he
has hal to do with lion tanners. His
first wife W. certain Nine. l.ecuyer,
well known in all the travelling shows
AMI fairs of rance as an adept in that
line, and aS her husband had some
money they were able to mount a me-
naSerie of wild b 'asts on scale that
had never before been seen by the pub
lie of the pro, inces.
The sue ess of the show was very
great, and this fact made Nine. Bou-
her-Le.uyer so proud that she became
unbearable, and rendered her husband
lot anything but happy one. When
he 'entured to remon,trate she would
an wer that she was the man of the
house; that he was worse than useless;
a' lie did not dare to venture into the
monkeys cage. To this argument
Boulier would make no answer, but one
day when the queen of the lions" as
his wife called herself on the bills, SO
far forgot herself as to box his ears, he
picked up horsewhip and went for
her. Surprised at this turn OF iairs,
the queen sought refuge in a cage
containing three lions; but when she
turned roand to taunt her husband
and dare him to follow her cry of as.
tonishment broke from her lips. Carried
away by his anger, Boulier had for
gotten his esual timidity, and whip in
hand had followed her into the cage,
where he proceeded to administer such
a vigorous horsewhipp ng to his better
half that even the animals were over
awed and retired into one corner.
When he had worked of his anger bv
this vigorous process, Boul:er began to
to look about HIM. "Hello!" he ex-
claimed, Why, am lion-tamer, also;
these animals are afraid of me-" From
that day he regularly accompan ed his
wife into the cages, and never did one
of their beasts dare to turn on him,
while to the end of her da he kept h s
wife in a wholesome subsection by
liberal use Of the whip. When the
queen" diel Boulier retired from the
profession, but acc dent led him to the
FORE aux Pains d'Epices few weeks
ago, and there he was so struck with
Mile. Nouma-Hawa's exhibition that he
secured an introduction, which was fol-
lowed by an offer of his heart, hand,
and fortune
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-08-01
WheedlIng Alexander Stephenx.

tAt- IStA Vfo.) ChTtflicit.
Judge Harris, OF Virginia, tells this
story of former day: IL was in con-
gress with Mr.. Stephens, and W. were
booked for speeches on the sape b IL.
My anxiety was considerable when
found tat my time for addressing the
house was as signed Immediately aft II
him. There vas always much curiosity
to hear what he had to say, and feared
that nobody, or very few, would
remain to listen to me as q
seeond-iiddle performer. In this
emergency resorted to bit
of delicate flattery. Approaching the
oil gentleman, with most reveren ial
aspect and engaging smile, l said ::
MIR. Stephens, want to exchange places
in the order of speaking with you. ANY
man can precede, but no man can
afford to follow after you in oratory.'
This stroke of compliment and
diplomacy did the business. The
Georgia sage beamed all over with
pleasur, and replied that might lead
off. So contrived to get for myself o
large audience assembled to do him
honor, and l had the 81 ectators when
fresh, and turned them over rather
wearied TO the wonderful old man, who
never could refuse any favor if asked
in dexterous way"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-08-01
ITexas SiftinCs1


Lawyer, meeting his client -Hurrah! |!
let me congratulate You. You are the
luckiest OF mortals. and so am /. We
have won our case in the supreme
court. Let us have drink!
so we have won. Well, I'm glad to
hear that, as am somewhat hard up for
money, and now I'll be able to realize
something at last, after having been
paying out money for the last ten
years"
"Yes, thanks to my skill and pluck in
holding ont. l have obtained udg-
ment at last. Well, you are lucky
dog"
Yes, but I've had to wait long
time, and ! have paid out good deal
of money. How much do get now ?"
"The court DEGREES you shall receive
$4,000. The costs and my fee will only
amount to $4,000. All you will have to
pay me Is 81 800"
Great Caesar, must lose what little
money I've got left?"
"Of course, you lose your money, but
console yourself. You have gained
your case. You can't expect to gain
everything"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-08-01
why He Went to the Circus.


There was circus in the city the
other day and old man Primus, who
had braved the blasts OF seventy win
ters, took front seat at the perform
ance. A young acquaintance, who came
in and took seat beside the old man,
exclaimed:
why, Mr.. Primusl ! am surprised
to see as old man rs you at q circus
performan, e"
81 always come," said the old man
quietly. Il care nothing for the gen.
eral performance, but come to hear
the clowns
so you ccme to laugh at the iokes2"
"Oh, no! l don't laugh ut them any
more. replied the septuagenarian. but
l en-. .oy the jokes because they revive
old memories, and take me hack TO my
childhood days, when usel to sit on
my grandfather's knees and hear him
tell them as they were told by the
clowns when he was q boy"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-08-01

The periodical pestilence scare is fa-
miliar to everybody, This year the
runners come early. Well defined cases
OF cholera are reported in eastern
Europe and Asia, and at Mar. eilles and
other French ports active preventive
measures have been taken. Now there
is no sense in premature alarm. But
We have long summer before us, and
Egypt, the nursery of the disease, is Civ
ing it terrible vitality and starting it
out betimes on its death dealing march.
When medical men have their doubts
as to the pathology of cholera
itself, there Is no doubt that
its allies are famine, filth,
cold and dampness, and the first out
breaks in any country are generally in
the slums of the great cities. When the
pestilence once gets started, however,
every hayward breeze carries it into
the dwellings, of the rich and into the
healtiest localities. Prevention is bet
ter than cure, and it is not too soon to
begin the work. Vigilance and clean
liness at our seapOrts, and in our inland
cities and towns, will preserve us not
only from cholera visitation, but from
many other dreaded summer diseases.
If the sanitary authorities will put in
their work we'll during the next thirty
days, all will be we'll.