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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18

The story that seventy thousand persons
in one of the provinces of China have
been drowned by recent flood is almost
incredible. The report comes in San
Francisco dispatches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18

There is very unanimous opinion
among those who have examined the new
Mulligan letters that they contain nothing
to weaken the Blaine boom but rather to
strengthen it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18

In the midst of the general rejoicing over
the splendid victory of Monday, it is proper
to pay tribute of honor to the responsible
head of the republican party, Hon. Geo {.
Wing, chairman of the State executive com
mttee, to whose tireless energy, sagacious
management and thorough organization we
are indebted beyond measure for the grand
results achieved Judge Wing has proved
IA most able commander in the great contest,
and we congratulate him on the brilliant
success he has achieved The republicans of
the State and Country are greatly indebted to
him Il Bangor Wing and Courier.
We ndorse every line and word of the
foregoing merited tribute to the efficient
chairman of the republican State commit
tee Mr. Wing was the right man in the
right place, IN one of the most important
political campaigns ever seen in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18

The DAILY E:ytEsEc j1v:yAi
THE LEGISLATIVE DAILY

IL published during the session OF the Legislature,
and contains full official reports Of the doings OF the
Senate and House. No other newspaper In the
state furnishes such full legislative reports. Terms,
81 90 for the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-18
AdUertisinO Rates

Can be had application at the office. The
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the best
advertising medium for this section of the State.
sepl6d2p&wSptc
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17

is solf-evident that n physician KIM
pa. iicular attention 10 a class of cases athNe3
great skin, and physicians In regular practM
all over the country knowing this, frequently
recommend cases 10 the oldest Office In Ameri-
en-, where every known appliance L. rcsorted
ages and countries are used, whole house Is
used for Office purposes, aud all are treated with
skill In n respectful manner; and, knowing
what to do, no experiments are made. ON acs
count of the great number applying, tho
charges are kept low, often lower than IL de.
mandcd by others. II you secure the skill and
get n speedy and perfect life cure, that "a tho
Important matter. Pamphlet, 90 pages. Sent
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
sroOEs.
FUTURES.

CorroH-At New York to-day August cotton
closed with gain OF 9 points on close yestef-
day, That option at II. &c Is GO POINTS lower than
early April sales. The current month at New
York closed 8 points lower, which makes that
opiisn IS points under spots. AZ to other
months they are shade higher at New York.
Liverpool futures are sterling points higher.
New Orleans closed very firm and points hiRh.
or for May. . points higher for July and Sep
tembeF. Other months 2 points higher. Busi.
ness was good everywhere. Prices Of options
are on parity at New York, New Orleans and
CmcIeo. May 1s.-spring wheat is weak and
lower In tho May option the decline from pre-
vious close being S.S cents. juno wheat Is
IA cents higher. AZ las! cal! quotations stood.
for the nearer option and highe. for Juno. May
higher at 5ob.s. In pToyi.ions groatt
or porfis quoted for May. June pork is Z IL
cents per barrel lower, c'osipg a. slII5. July
closed at Ell 45 aHd sl7.47 IL. June lard closed
at $500 per cwt, decline IL cents, and July
ST. Louis, May 16.-wheat-No. 2. prime,
cl0sed el.0S 1 bid; decline Is. July closed
95 3S, advance Ia cent June corn closed 81 3.S.
decline 3S. July closad 80 is, advance l-S
Oats closed shade higher; June, S3 Id; July,
NSw York. May 10 -Railway stocks closed
% follows: Northwestern, lO1 81 decline Ia
cent. Delaware & Lackawanna ITO "a, Texas
q Pacific ~ advance cent. Western Union 81.
N. b. In cases above where no nuciuations
ut the Dallas exchange Of that security.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17

pressed with tho countenance OF q certain
convict In one Of the shops. Ho looked no
melancholy and down-hearted that the
lady'B sympathies were strongly aroused,
and the gentleman was certain that he
could discover evidences that the man had
great deal OF moral worth In his charac-
ter. Ono ofthe guards was appealed TO for
information. and he replied:
"Yss, no 10 very we'll behaved--one Of tho
best Ia the prison."
HE ssenis sorry for his oifsnse," OBJ
served the lady"
"Yes'm."
"And know he would DO honest II par.
doned Il" added tho man.
"Yes'r. You might speak to the COVER
nor. l believe the oilense was a trfllng
one"
"Do you know exactly whst ~ WASP"
"Why, believe he came from, your city.
think be entered the house In the evening,
choked the lady senBeless and then stole
money and jewelry.
"W.why when was lt?" gasped tho lady.
"Oh, about two years ngo."
"And he was sent for five yearsYh asked
the man.
"Yes'r. Ifyou desire to press the matter,
I'll--"
press DO hanged" blurted the Detroiter.
Here's the very woman he choked aud
robbed-it was my own vile he nearly
killed. Mary, guess we won't slop over
on him any furtherW-fDetroit Free Press.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
ro TI p,IHIlYsIClARs lNO INVALIDS.

An analysis az " C"i'io"'s Liquid Bc1
ynujr." by tho eminent cAGnig., ANrliUh
HILL UhSSALL, IN, Frs. OF London,
ENGLAND; and an cnicrscmant by the ,ci,
cbrntod phys,rlna. "iufo. pc SIR EhAsMvs
WILSON. FRS. 81 w.. oi i"nion, AFRO Ia
beilcd on cucG huii'. - ,
NriigY,sts, n-l ie' ''' .'Aig, ~ >, n ~.
."u,N' .N,. 'rw YORK.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
A Rich Recipe.

Commodore Vanderbit's recipe for
making millions with certainty and celebrity
was never to sign a noto. William II.
est ia an enterprise that was at all active on
Sunday. and BIO firmly believed that his
wealth was reward for conscentously OBJ
serving tho Sabbath day. The frat John
Jacob Astor's charm lay In investing in
nothing aside from bis regular business ex
cept the real eutate, and Alexander I.
Stewart would have anticipated misfortune
engagement.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
Strange Attitudes In Death.

Professor U. L. Brown-Sequsrd writes
that at the battle of Williamsburg IN
United States Zouave wa1 shot directly
through the forehead as he was climbing
the last attitude In life-one leg half over
the fence, the body crouching backwards.
One hand, partially clencbed and raised to
the level Of the forehead, presented the
palm forward as II to ward of an approach
Ing evil. A brakeman OF freight car on
the Nashville d Chattanooga railroad was
instantapeously killed by a shot between
The ewes, fred by guerrilla. The muir.
dered man Was ecrewipg down the
brakes Of the moment OF the shot. Alter
death the body remained liked, the arms
rigidly extended on the wheel OF the brake.
The pipe which he had been smoking re-
manned sill oIssped between his teeth.
take place In other circumstance than
sudden death from wounds TO the brain,
the heart, OF the lungs, although an injury
to vital organ 10 the most frequent cause
OF thst phenomenon. A detail Of United
NcrsS Csrolins, came suddenly upon :
party of southern cavalry dis
mounted. The latter immedia teiy
sprsng 70 their saddles. and, after
avolloy had been fred at them they oil but
one rode away. That one wasleit standing
-
his horse, the right hand olinchicg the
barrel OF his carbine near tho muzzie, the
butt Of the carbine resting on the ground.
The mans head was turoed over his right
shoulder, apparently Watching the sp;
proach OF the taking party: he was called
anon 70 surrender, without response, and
upon noar approach and examination be
vss found to Be rigid Ia death, In the sin- |
Gulor attitude above described. Great dif- |
nculty IVES experienced In forcing, the
msnG Of the horse nom his left hand and
the caSbins nom his right. On the battle |
1eld Of Beaumont, rear Sedan. 10 1870, the
deod eo!y Of . soldier was fonnd bali at |
nag. half lying ON the ground. deIicately
holding = tin goblet between his thumb
and fofo-dngsr and directing II toward an
abeent mouth. While In that position the
psf man had been killed By cannon ball,
which he'd carried away the whole OF his
hesd and face except the lower jaw. The
body and arms had been suddenly seized
q the time Of death BY . Stiffness which
pfoducsd ths persistsnce OF the state in
which they Vefe when the head Was cut
Of. Twsnty-four hours had elapsed since
The battle.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
lThis Yesr'ILAs. Year.

ToNH-Closed: Liverpool, quiet; New York,
steady; New Orleans, quiet Galveston, Quiei.
QnUnNLIrA rrp NnO2Irr1.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17

A few days ago . Dstroiter and his wife
were makiue . trip through the state
Dsiesn - Jaskssas sssd hssA SEE 2-ss "a
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
Smiths Extract d May Flower
ThcTlmcTried MISUNDERSTANDING rovcdRemcdy
forall Diseases OF tho Bladder and Kidneys.
Ht Positively Cures Where on
Other Remedies Have Full.
cd TO Produce Relief.


"Brights Disease OF The Kidneys" fearful
scourgc which spares neither age sex nor condi-
ton, becomes an incurablo disease only for tho
want OF timely attention. II allowed TO work its
ravagcs unchecked until II has fastened upon tho
ytals of its victim no medical skill can release Its
hold; It claims It's prey, and annually numbersi Its
victims BY the thousand. 4 timely use OF
Smiths Extract of May Flower
will positively prevent such results. In proof OF
this assertion We cite you to the numberless tcst-
monials In our possession. and quote such emil
nent authorities as DR.. Ell Ives, OF New Haven,
Conn. and DR.. King Compiler OF Kings Dis
pensatory) Ask your own physician II these
names are authorities, and decide for yourself
whether you will sacrifice your life rather than
surrender your prejudice to an advertised medi.
cine. Decide now, 1t may not DO too late.
Smiths Extract Of May Flower
IS natures own remedy II is no vilo decocion
OF nauseous drugs and dangerous chemicals. May
Flower Is modest little plant which grows In
New Foundland, In Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
1t diurctic and astrngeut In It's properties, and
has frequently been used to great advantage in
Diarrhna and Bowel Complaints OF children. It's
great merit, however, is In It's gentle aud efficient
action on the Kidneys. IT removes all impurities
through natural channels, and restores thcsystcm
to a healthy condition. Itpromptly relieves pains
In tho back and loins. In cnses ofwcak and deli
cate females Its value is beyond computation.
But for the natural modesty OF woman which
causes her to shrink from newspaper publicity,
We might publish hundreds OF testimonials oil
inestimable benefits derived from It's use.
Ask your druggist for Smiths Extract OF May
Flower Read carefully the circular around tho
bottle. 1t is yours to choose between
Health. Happiness and Life,
Disease Misery end Death.
Prepared only by s. u. Smith Bro, Coylngton'
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
To-day, To-day. Yesterday
MONTHS

sBid. tAsked.
ToNE--Opened: New York. steady; Now Or.
leans steady; Liverpool, steady. C.osed: New
York, steady; New Orlean firm: Liverpool quiet
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
MEDICAL
POI SON

In the blood is apt TO show Itself IN the SPRING
and nature should by all means DO assisted b
throwing 81 on. swihs Specific does hisefSeos
lively. II a purely vegetable. nou-pclsonous
remedy. which helps netnic - force ali the poll
son or faint out through tho pores 81 the skiu
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
III IMpROVrS ne OUALITY OF


the Biood and cnrl a.Y 70, and thoro-
flro ilno iHriys,,.n! ana corrective
IN cases OF all chrSal " n9iddtc0 which
arc associated WITH an IafroyEnIsllEo
STATE OF THE BLOOD. These oil ylold
10 the regulating and ronrlshingprop
or.lcs OF itB great food tonic olcmcnif-
ttcompcnsates for tho loss Of r'tdN'U,
Induced by Consumption. tdtd.Th or
y.lOnrhidi md 1Nrods affections. IS
grill remedy Feminine DcbUHD anS
reimburse tho Female phHsiqtc Tor
thoso losses OF cifdIify cccom pdny-
ing complaints peculiar 10 Mc sco'-
Mothers nursing tn0lr own children.
end delicate tCOnc,. who expect |"
become mothcrO aud bring up uiD0F-
GUS childrc,l should by oil means uso
II. IL trW rcs;oro siWcrcfs TFone
kssntdl or Nervous ProSirdfion aris-
ing from Or-r- ir0ri;, lsoeSses or
y,rofroctcd DiscgSt. Jt trUt euro
Drunkenness ana tho Opium Udbic
for "a tho appetite crows hchlhicr
aad dlgcsiion moro vigorous through
tho uso OF this rop.c. tho unn1turnA,
craving dies away until totally e2-
unct. u slightly beneficial IN Ltre,'
Dlni,sts, 1ff,Jdri0t (crcr, ana
ALL ndi0rial Disease and for thA
deOlliiailng effects OF Ecrcr OF aug
Kind IL has no oqurt. ~ repairs
xrosfc, improves Digestion ana -Ip-
petite, and affords tho Oyspcptc ~
raiid IN easily ossi,iiidtio orficio
OF Jood; and ~ 70 pleasant 10 the tss'o
TINT tho most sensitive oolnto VIII nov
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
plJa IfEs marriage GUIDE. ! pl RsGs

Elegant cloth aud gilt binding. Scaled for.t9
centsin postage or currency. over lfty wong
derfil pen pictures. true 10 life, articles on tho
following subjects; Who may marry who not:
whyY Proper age 70 marry. who marry mrssG
should marry. How life aud happiness may bo
Increased. These married OF contemplating
marrying should read 10. 10 ought to be read
kew, Popular edition, same a. above, but paper
cover and ~ l.se., >. esli- " mall, "a money
or postage.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-17
COTTON AND FUTURES.
COTTON.

SPoT cotton closed at II IL cents per pound
for tho middling upland grade at ai homo ports;
At previous prices. This IL said to DO the tr't
time that cotton was ever quoted at Now York
and Galveston Mt the same prices. Console
dated receipts were 1900 bales to-day. tho low
oAt of this crOp
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

&c HEREBY GIVEN THAT fhE
Rscistration Books will be open
~ tie following places on the dates
"nnnsite each, for the purpose OF
renristering all unregistered citizens MS
"f Ranidss Parish, and also t"
change the voting places OF Vote's
when it is desired: 20 90,
Alexandria: February - :" @o 90
Cheneyv'lle: February 20, ,, o. 81
Weems: February %, March l.
Tramway March 6and T.
Poland: March ..
Borland's: March 10.
Holloway's Prairie: March H.
Big Island: March H.
Bells: March 10
Labat's: March Ia.
Randolph's March u.
Calhoon's: March -.
Westport: March 20. - .,
| H,mmock Church. March Il.
Hineston March ~.
Union Church: March "a.
Horp's: March %,
Deloach's: March n.
Rad Store March %, ~.
Rapides: March 3D. April J.
Pineyille: April 2, 3 and 4. :,
After which time the books ;s Wi VIII
the llth day of April: ,r,uc
Wv JAMES ANDREWS,
~, On Registrar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12
.. II"
This is the only Chartered Lottery o.
uny State.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY CON- ANY

1ncornorated in 1863 for 25 years
NV the Legislature for Educational
avd charitable purposes with q
Canital Of Sl,OOO,00O, to which aI! a
reserve fund of over Sooo'ooo ''"S
since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vo1e
;ts franchise was made q part o'
the nresent State Constitution
Decemb Der Q, A. D. 1879.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

crRr,r1cArE-We do hereby Ger
t;fv that we supervise the arrange:
ments for all tho monthly ana SEM
annual drawings Of the Louisiana
State Lottery Co., and N person
manage and control the Drawings
Themselves, and the same are con,
Quoted with honesty, fairness ana
in good faith toward all par ~ nse
We authorize the Company to use
his certificate, with fac-simlles OF
VIZ, r SIGNATURES attached, iu its al
'e'''S'G IT. BEAUREGARD,
J, A. EARLY.
App}iaations for rates to eluo u.
shon,d I've made only to the othce OF
five comuany in New Orleans
' For further information write
clearly, giving fnll address.
Remit by Postal Note, america
Exnress Order, New York Exchans'
or draft on New Orleans. ,,,
Letters with Currency invar:ao.:
: nv Express. Wepay Express char
yes s on all sums of SIS or up~a,Ias
: Address, NJ. A. DAUPAlN' Ne'
l Orleans, La. IN
make Money Orders payable TO Ne e
s. Orleans National Bank, New "
y leans, La. nrDrs, CON
n General Agents, Alexandria L
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

"A party Of ladies and gentle,
men left here on the West bound
Texas & Pacific train last night
for Cotile. They 60 to:.be present
and take part in the grand ball to De
given at the residence ofMr. Frank
Neal tonight. Among those VINO
left were Mrs. II. G. Calvit, Mrs. ).
W. Gordon, Miss Alice Calvit' MISS
Alice Wells, and Messrs. Geo. y"
DUDLEY and Fenwick Wells
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

JESSE X. Bell passed up yes yes
terday mo morning; John D. soully lilly
and Carroll up last night-Penlnan
, dawn. Yazoo VALLEY. next boat up
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

Bur two cases were tired al
the last weeks session here OF the
United States Court. In both IN
stances the parties tried were con-
victed, viz: Scott Moseley, (oog
charged with mail robbery, ana
Daniel Brewer, charged with de-
tanning the mail. Both cases were
tried by jury. The former was SEN e,
fenced to a term of two years in the
penitentiary at Chester, ILL.,, Wills
the latter got off by paying 81 AM
costs of Court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12
-THE old Nels. Taylor livery

The old Nels. Taylor livery
stable is being torn down. Mr.
Taylor informs us that he intends
putting up a two-story building IN
its place, similar to the one on the
right. DeLacey has the contract
Two surgeons from the we'll
known Institute of Atlanta, ga,
and Indianapolis, Ind, will be here
in Town, at the Exchange HOTEL
on March 18th. They treat no one
unless there is an undoubted pros
pect of great Improvement or com
plete restoration.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

-EyERYrH1NG looks green and v;
pring-lilSe just about now Gen q
le Annie will soon be with u.s. T
-Bus1SEss is dull, and our mer- tt
chants are busy doing nothing 10 t.
nut it more plainly things are IN t
StatM quo.
III the present spell of weather
continues we will shortly see the
cheap straw hat and long-talle'
lipen duster.
-RoRr P. Hunter, Esq, LETT
here on Sunday mornings train ior
New Orleans, there to attend 'ne
Supreme Court.
For 50 cents you can buy
hottie of vallery's Grease Extrae-
tor. 1t will clean a whole warn
robe of clothes.
MISS Mill, Johnson, a lady OF
color, was jailed on Saturday : one
is charged with the stealing OF 'e0'
Y.Kelso's two horses.
The largest parrish OF the
se.son was caught few days age
by the veteran fisherman, Asa Gar
rete, weight, % pounds.
1T has been reported tha' 'hei
is at present three cases Oh SINAI ~
nox at Chopin's station on the !
and P. railroad-one death.
The latest craze among 1asl
ionable young ladies' ito wash the j..
hair in soda, in order to give 1t
reddish hue. Our Alexandria glr
should try it.
Mr.. Charles j. Kelsey, on't
States special timber agent a.
Mr.. B. Williams, Postoffice lnsp'
tor, were here in attendance on
United States Court.
ALL the defeated candida
should engage in grand swe
stakes foot race, the winner to
ceive the nomination Of Coroner
the next general election
Mas. VIM. A. Gibbons
daughter, from Augusta Ky?
now the guests of Judge D"i
The above named lady is a 81
of the Judges, and will re''
here some time.
Our young FRIEND Henr!
HUE, evidently has some 'de
goinginto the stock raising oas'
He purchased at Consta0l ns1
on Saturday last, a mare anu
for which he paid s27,oo'
HEREAFTER the Alexa
Post-ofice will remain close
Sunday after the morning MAJ
been delivered. The mail All
at night on that day Will not
livered until Monday morning
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

the latter got off by paying 81 "'l@'
costs of Court.
JAMES Graham, who practiced
law in this Town during and pre-
v;ous to the War, shot add killed
his wife, and then cut his own
throat with a razor in New Orleans
on last Friday morning. Graham
had many friends among the lega,
fraternity Of the Crescent City, and
: was considered a good-natured, in
: offensive man whom family troubles
had drived to distraction. tie was
# So years of age, and a native OF
", "a Ireland; his wife was so, and was
- horn in Kentucky. The real cause
Of the deed is yet unknown.
40 The young gentlemen Of Pine
~ Vile propose giving a Grand tx
- cnrs;on on the river, from here to
u Cotile and return. The date fixee
is next Sunday, on the Ferry barge
IRE propelled by the steam tug h NJ
all Frank, commanded by Capt Geo
T. 1ord The boat will leave tn
Pineville side at 9 a. m; will leaV
:, Alexandria at $50. The 70"
a;r m;ttee on Invitation, Messrs. Lore
: a Estrada, FAINT and Thompson WI WI
;r1s furnish cards on application. Ii
ladies are requested to bring the
1unch baskets. The trip Will
tied both pleasant and enjoyable; al
and a good way to spend the dnll d'
the The body Of John Tobias
Englishman, about 80 years OF az /!
who was drowned near the Fal
'a'es by being capsized in skin VIM N
'eep- crossing the river at the ao'
} re- named placed, about eight WEI
er at AGO. was found floating IN :,
liver near the Morgan depot on $
and dav last, and pulled ashore by oy
:, are Warren Dammon and Mr.. WIZ
aigre. Irving. After his 'oeh'''.o"'i
sister former acquaintance with VI
emain he had worked was maoe' oor'
Casson had him buried uh'e'
Try NJ. river bank, about thirty or ! /
lea of feet from where he was pulleo
s;ness If the water. No inquest was
sale, Yesterday morning early MS :
d colt, was moved to the Cemetery III
Vile, Capt. Geo. Lord Of the
;andria dredge boat, paying the cos
sed on the burial.
all has JESSE X. Bell passed up ?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12
A Splendid Opportunity to WIN A
FORTUNE.

Its Grand Single Number Draw :.
ing will take place monthly. IL !.
meier scales or postpones. Aooh ~
the following distribution:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

-EyERYTH1NG looks green ana
spring-lilSe just about now. zen
tle Annie will soon be with US.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

THEREAFTER the Alexandra
office will remain closed on
Sunday after the morning mali mas
been delivered. The mail arriving
at night on that day will not be de-
livered until Monday morning
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

BUSINESS is dull, and our mer'
chants are busy doing nothing. i'
nut it more plainly things are IL
Statu quo.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12
E. We'll pays the highest cas]
pyice for coal oil and whisky barrels

-MRs. Williams is having her
residence on the corner Of Wmn
and Fifth Streets repaired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

THE latest craze among 1ash'
ionable young ladiesisto wash the'r
hair in soda, in order to g i've 1T a
reddish hue. Our Alexandria girls
should try it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12
Town and Parish News.
CHARLIE Casserly was report
ed drowned on yesterday.

DAY after tomorrow, (Ihurs-
aav) will be St. Valentines day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-12

IT has been reported that there
is at present three cases OF s"a ~,
pox at chopin's station on the ! :
and p. railroad-one death.