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, 1884-09-16
A CHAT WITH DAVID DAVIS.
The RA-Judge and His wire-weIghs
but al Pounds

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iAtiathr in Cincinnati Enuuirer.l
Judge Davis, formerly OF the supreme
court, is at the Grand Union hotel with his
wife, and perhaps his father or kinsrnan, as l
conceive an old gentleman to DO who is near
them. Mrs. Davis is a modest, proper wife
for n man I'm the judges age and position.
She looks to DO somewhere between 30
and 40, is rather small in figure, but grace
full, and has an amiable EXPRESSION Judge
Davis looks very different from what he was
when he was on the bench. l encountered
him to-day on the piazza, and told him that
he looked fresh and wen preserved.
Said he: II feel very we'll, though some of
my friends are a little alarmed at my rapid
loss Of flesh. Some persons do not like to tell
their age or weight, but l weighed three years
ago more than 300 pounds, and when / was
last weighed, not many weeks ago, l weighed
but al pounds"
Said l: Judge, your siegcs in an arm
chair listening to law cases probably made
you fat"
mo- said the judge, Il inherited a large
body. Flesh Is natural to me. We only sat
four hours hearing cases, but our real work
began at night, when we had to sift the
speeches and write our views and decisions.
Some persons can get up in the morning and
do that kind OF work, but l never could. l
nhu 10 10 IL AT nlBnt. consequently L sat up
almost every night till midnight. This work
continued so many years, made me FESTIVE
under it. l was thirty years on the bench,
having been a portion of that time on the
state bench Of Illinois,
81 have just read your novel through
said the Judge, incidentally. Il am familiar
with that old country you describe. You
know | was born on the eastern shore Of
Maryland"
Said l: Judge, that was a queer life for
you to go Off to Illinois from such a quiet
spot as the eastern Shore
-Wen, said the judge, "you know 1 went
to college in the west. Henry Winter Davis
was my cousin and his father was an Epis-
copal minister and the president of st. Johns
college, indianapolis. Through Davis fathers
influence with my father l went to college at
Kenyon, in Ohio, as Henry Winter Davis
did. / got to see western people and the bet
ter chances IN the west, so l settled in Illinois.
When ! got out there l think every member
Of the bar drank and gambled. Some OF
them were as brilliant men as ever you knew.
| looked on awhile and made up my mind /
would neither drink nor gamble, and con-
sequently / have survived II small host of
men probably better entitled To live and be
useful than myself. l did not smoke &
cigar until was pretty well advanced in life
indeed, only a few years Ago. Perhaps my
loss Of flesh is attributable to my stopping
smoking. which l did for some time"
, 1884-09-16
POINTED PARACRAPms.

If Candidate st. John is in search Of a
campaign emblem why don't he try the
old oaken bucket? = Trenton Times.
When business is dull, advertise to seek
it When business is brisk, advertise to
keep it Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Would it be right to advise St John to
keep his spirits up in this campaign?-
Detroit Journal.
In shallow streams, they say, oysters
can now be caught already steamed. -
Baltimore american.
General Buffers dinner bucket is a-rust-
ng.-ChieayO Herald
Governor st. John is the only candidate
who has dyed for his country Chicago
Nc1cs.
What the Prohibition party wants the
other parties to take is to take water
KonkeTs StafesnaR.
Tyndall doesn't know when he was born,
but St John knows when he dyed
Rochester Post Express.
About the only substantial boom Ben
Butler possesses is that on his yacht
Boston Post.
IL isn't tue at all that Bonnie Ben is
riding Bamum's white elephant out West.
Philadelphia Times.
Butler may be a ~demagogue, but he
wears no hay-seed in his hair at the
Try fairs. He doesn't wear any hair,
either. = Hica0o Herald.
, 1884-09-16


A very small boy, with his clothes in tat
ters, occupied a front corner seat in one Of
the new Third avenue open cars last night
and gazed ~thoughtfully straight down tho
street. When the car reached Ninth street
the boy suddenly walked up, glanced hurriedly
at the street-lamp, and then, touching the
drivers arm. asked him what street 1t was.
The driver vouch safed 10 answer and drove
majesticnlly on.
The boy hdgeted around and seemed un-
easy. A Times reporter, who sat next to
him, thought that the little fellow was anx-
ious to get off, but did not do so. not knowing
where he was. The reporter, who had heard
the question and had seen how it was re-
ceived thought no would do the boy a kind
ness, and said to him:
Where do you wan to get of, my hoy
That that was Ninth street we passed"
why de- can't yer keep your CAB TO yer
self" politely responded the urchin, VIII
eould not have been more than 10 years old.
Dyer tink Pm a gilly an don't know notin
about where de streets Isl Can't ye tumble
dat Pm only givin' do driver a steerl Hes
me ladder an Pm takin' a ride fur de benefit
" me healt."
And the small boy relapsed into an indig
nan silence and wondered at the reporter,
ohtusenesa.
, 1884-09-16

A CONCLUSION has finally been reached
in the inquiry into the mental condition of
Wilbur F. Storey, the proprietor of the
Chicago Times. A conservator of his
estate has been appointed, who has given
bond in the sum of q, 100000. Mn.
Storey receives $4,000 in bonds and
5000 a month for expenses, and will not
appeal the case. A few years ago, with
his immense intellectual attainments, his
comprehensive grasp Of business details,
the head and front Of one of the greatest
establishments in America,
Wilbur +. Storey was a man whose iniu-
ence hundreds fcan and whose possessions
thousands envied. r. day he is a harm
less driveling imbecile, AZ helpless as n
pulling infant and with n4 little influence
on the current of events. 1t is u sad and
solemn sight to see a man of such splendid
attainments thus reduced to the level Of
the jabbering idiot. No recent case more
startlingly illustrates the mutability of
human affairs than that Of the helpless
and emaciated Storey. the whilom auto
crat of the Chicago Times.
, 1884-09-16

rhich soon changes TO relief That's
right M pretty no says, true
grits what does Il, Mirandy, under
all circumstances And then Aunt Libby
comes in, and the deacon remarks that he X
as Ike as not 20 hev a ~tarnntion lot Of
bother about tibet reaper, and mebbe he
won't git back afore supper time" Aunt
Libby promises to show miranda round. 4"
And soon the old man leaves them.
somehow or other the day, which has
seemed interminable, draws to a close, and
toward evening Miranda is seated at the
window. II small cousin on her knee, for whose
benefit she Is improvfsing a fairy tale. Each
nerve in her body thrills with suppressed
though intense excitement. What Is It that
she expects, she hardly knows and will not
ask herself, but at every football on the sters
outside she starts and clasps her hands more
tightly together. A bright flush Is on her
checks; her Eyes are large with expectation.
The fairy tale Is nearly ended. $50 you
sec after all, J." Miranda Is saying, "tho Knight
came back tn the princess" there Is a step
outside, the door opens, and the deacon comes
in-alone.
"Hey ye-hev ye had a pleasant day. Mi
randy he begins %nervously.
Miranda puts the child off her knee, and he
runs out OF the room. Then, What is 1t,
fatherf' she says quietly.
The deacon gives a little uneasy cough.
That friend as we was speakin' Of the other
day no says slowly, she's married, Mi
randy
She stands for n few minutes looking Into
the dusty street. Then she turns; tho flush
has faded from her face: she Is very white.
Il went shopping this morning with Aunt
Libby, father, she says, in a strange, hard
voice, "and we bought this, " taking a parcel
from the table, "for Liz Do you think she
will like itfs
The deacon chokes down something in his
throat. Il knowd you had true grit, Mi
randy, - he says.
Al lush. she answers, and kisses him. The
uext day they go pack TO Romulus.
, 1884-09-16

THE New York Sun republishes ac-
counts Of the two hangings which occurred
in Buffalo during the incumbency of Mr..
Cleveland as Sheriff. and. with the
aid Of editorial comments, endeavors to
give them n sensational application to the
present campaign.
The principal point attempted to be
made by the SIN, and even that is not
demonstrated conclusively, is that Mr..
Cleveland, with his own hand, pulled the
lever which launched two d~esperadoes,
one of them the murderer Of his mother,
into eternity.
For thus doing his duty the Sun at
tempts to cast odium on Mr.. Cleveland.
To sensible men this is about as idiotic a
position as a man supposed to be gifted
with common sense. could assume II
Grover Cleveland, in his official capacity,
had positively refused to perform a dis
agreeable portion of his duty-and GER
tainly hanging n fellow-being is an un-
pleasant task-then every public news
paper throughout the country would be
justified in demanding his impeach-
ment But when a man as
sumes an office and is called
upon to perform a duty specifically as
signed to that office by law and he per
forms it, the newspaper or individual
, 1884-09-16

The returns are not all in yet, but
Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State under
President Grant, makes a very notable
accession to the Democratic ranks. Mr..
Conkling and Senator Edmunds are yet
to be heard from.
, 1884-09-16

WHAT worries the people of this free
and enlightened nation is whether the
bias-eyed individual, Widow Butler, is en-
deavoring to heave dust in the eyes of
Mr.. Blaine or whether the astute gentle
man from Bar Harbor is accomplishing
that pleasant duty for the bright and
beautiful BENJAMIN b?
, 1884-09-16

Ex-senator GRADY and Bonnie Ben
Butler organized into a mutual admin-
ton society-what a sight to make the
angels weep, What a revelation there
will be when they have completed an in
ventory of each others physical perfec-
tons.
, 1884-09-16

She-Papa is very particular, and 1 doubt
very much whether he will give his consent
He-whyi She-He is opposed to my marry.
ing a man who has not established himself in
business, and, George, you know you nave
not How could you, dear, when all your
afternoons are spent at base all amesl He
But, my love, l have hidden the truth
from you until now. l wanted to give you
a glorious surprise. dc not go to base ball
games merely TO look on. She-You are not
a. He-Ycs, I am the She-Ths
pitcherl oh, Georgel This is indeed joy.
/ thought from tho size and color Of your
hands that you worked in a lanyard.
, 1884-09-16

Mr.. f. N. Chase, Director of the Iowa
State Board of Agriculture, says: While
out at the State fair grounds on the 9th
inst, Mr.. Rounds, of Cedar Falls, was
taken with a sudden and violent attack Of
cholera morbus, | procured a bottle of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy for him, after his taking
the first dose he felt relieved of the pain
and in a short time he was well and re-
manned to see the fair. Sold by Hunt &
Whipple
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11
Naval Humor.

The more one sees of Mr.. Roach
alleged war vessel the Atlanta. tn
more amusing she becomes. He
sides are carried up amidships t,
form deckhouse that is apparent
ly designed for the express purpose
OF atfording a target for the enc
my's guns, and it is presumed tina,
on each side of this structure q
Creedmoor target, with its "bulPs
eye" sinner" and Coulter" circles,
will be painted. Of course, Mr..
Roach may claim that this house is
designed to afford protection from
the jibbooms of merchant schooners
when the Atlanta is ready to be
run into, but there can be no doubt
that it will be more useful as a tar
get than for any other purpose.
The corners of this ingenious
structure are decorated with pro.
|ectlng turrets of truly architec-
appearance. These
turrets are supposed to be designed
% shelter riaemeu, since they are
!oop-holed; but they would be shot
away, with their inclosed rifemen. |
within the first ten minutes of act
'al battle. Judging from the lines
II the Atlanta's bow and stern her
leavy projecting spur will make
Ter steer wildly, while her decks
viii be chiefly under water in a sea-
'ay. Mr.. Roach and the design
rs OF the Atlanta have won a tri-
mph in the field of comic naval
architecture, and if as much humor
displayed in the construction of
or machinery as has been shown
l the construction Of her hull, we
an be more proud of her than we
re OF any sixteen of our native
.merican humorists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11
A GOOD MOVE.

We predicted in our issue of No
vember 18th that the election then
being held would be the last to
witness the disgraceful spectacle Of
United States Supervisors and De-
putty Marshalls dragooning and in
timidating the citizens at the polls
on occasions of Congressional cleo
tons. While a Congressional in.
vestigation of the conduct of Uni.
ted States Marshall Wright, of
Cincinnati, has been ordered, a
bill has been introduced in Con
gress, and will certainly be passed,
to repeal the act known as the Fed
eral Election Law.
The Republicans are placing ev-
cry obstacle in the way to avoid
or defeat the effect of this investi-
cation. OF course they kick
They don't want the country to
learn OF the ways and workings of
this despotic and partisan election
machinery.
The Federal Election Law has
operated for years in the South as
4 virtual disfranchisement of many
citizens. The partisan Judges of
he Federal Courts have been sub
ervient tools to aid and encourage :
he high-handed distalion of the I
lorde Of outlaws named as officers
nder the law. But the time is ;!
ear at hand when the people will
e no longer overridden by Radi- 4
al bosses at the ballot-box. The
tatute has done it's last service to
ne Republicans. Its early repeal n
certain and demanded as an i'm +
Ortant reform. +
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11

-OUR government can no lonse,
De SAID to be an experiment. One
hundred years of successful exis.
tence have established it as a per
nanent institution. The maenifi-
cent conduct of the people during
the late election proves their pa
triotism, and the wisdom of our
constitution. Our immense com.
mercial interests also furnish con-
vincing proof. We know of no
better illustration of the success at
tending honorable and able bust
ness methods than the firm of D.
III. Ferry Il Co., Detroit, Mich, the
leading seedsmen of this country.
From small beginnings, thirty years
ago, they have built up their NAM
moth business by strict adherence
to their initial principle OF furnish
ing only the best seeds obtainable.
hey offer to send their valuable
.MkuaP free to all who expect toI
.,'rieai',s or bulbs. I
i'ans, L.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11
: Miss Irene Kennedy. a

Miss Irene Kennedy, a far
mer's daughter, at Evergreen, in
Avoyelles Parish, sends to the Ex-
position TIVE lovely bridal bonnets,
ornamented with artificial flowers.
composed of three thousand five
hundred fish scales.-[shreyeport
Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11
Henry L. Biossat, Business Manager

For EVERY DAY USE. Our
Quadruple Silver Plated Ware for
table use. Is warranted for ten
years. Rogers table cutlery at Fer
guson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11

-CLoTHING, fine cashmere suits
from Sc to $3.50 at Big Heyman's.
These prices are low down, and all
should take advantage of the
chance now offered.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11

He THANKS HIS PAPER.-Mr.
Editor: l was induced by reading
your good paper to try DR.. Harter's
Iron Tonic for debility, liver disor-
der and scrotuia, and three bottles
have cured me. Accept my thanks.
Jos. G. Boggs.-[Ex,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11

The Philadelphia Times sue-
gests now that the Democracy is
going to champion the cause of the
negro, the Republican party might
devote itself to ameliorating the
condition of the Indians. No doubt:
but it could not make much politi-
cal capital in that direction and its
Leaders, pure and humane as thew
are, do not hold that virtue is ifs
own reward.
-IHE friends of Gen. Fred N
Ogden will urge that gentlemap's|
claims to the appointment of the
high and honorable position of Col
iector of Customs of the port of
New Orleans. We are of opin;on
that President Cleveland could not
make a better appointment, for as
'ne OF our exchanges says, "Genl
ogden's career sparkles with deeds
IT, gallantry in defense of the honor {
md the liberties of Louisiana
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-12-11

If you need soap or starch 90
and buy it at Big Heyman's. He
has just received 400 boxes of Kel.
lars soap which he is selling at
1915 a box; also 200 boxes of
starch, which is going at A cents
per pound. Buy at these figures. !
PRESIDENT Cleveland refuses
to talk about the organization of
his cabinet; about the appointments
he will make to Custom House no.
sltlons and when he will 90 to
Washington. He is CONDUCTING
himself N in Democratic dignifed
way that makes him agreeable and
approachable to all, yet far away
to the man who has his eve fixed
on the commissary.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1884-02-13
PRICETOWN.

The late freshet did considerable dlmage.
Willie Workman has lately become a dad-it
is a girl.
Elder j, w. Ruble was water-bouud, some
thing uncommon for a Oampbelite.
All the cellars that were not we'll drained
flooded, doing much damage TO vegetables.
Don't forget that j. p. Mclean viii preach
at Pricetown the fourth Sunday in the month.
Ben Farris, teacher in district No. 4, closes
his school Saturday week with appropriate
exercises,
Our mud roads have heOn made almost inn
paBsible. Now is the time for the friends Of
pixies in Clay and Whi,eoGk township, to urge
their cause
a. M. Duvall teacher in the CLANCY district,
will close his school next Wednesday week,
and we learn that preparations are being made
10 have an interesting time. Tom hRs taught
a successful school.
j. @. Sanders one of t,o supervisors, has
brought suit against twelve or fifteen Of the
boys in bis road district The boys say they
viii make 1t lively for Jake, as they have EN-
] plOyCd Col HUm Vance, We expect some fun
/ The trial comes OIL next Monday.
/ Your correspondent gathered the facts in the
/ hate robbery case, and will simply say you
/ Jacksonville correspondent gave the fagtB
The robbery was a bold one aud shows plainly
that the parties were well acquainted with thl
premises and could easily be caught 81 SOM
detective was paid 70 work z up.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1884-02-13
Senator Sbsrma1'S Speech on South
ern Election OutraqeS.

In another column will be found
the telegraph summary of Senator's
Sherman's speech, made on Tues
day, January 29th, in the U. S.
Senate, in support Of his sesolutions
for an official investigation of the
alleged Southern election outrages,
by a joint committee of Congress.
Senator Sherman's remarks will com
mand the attention of the whole
country, and will be approved by
candid men of all parties, who desire
to know the real truth in regard to
the political condition of the South,
and that every citizen Of that section
without regard to color or condition,
shall enjoy the free exercise of the
ballot, and all other civil rights as
fully and safely as they are now
enjoyed by citizens of the North.
Senator Sherman's high character
for ability and integrity, his long ex-
perience in public affairs and his
known conservation tendencies will
give great weight to what he says,
and when the proposed committee
of investigation is appointed, there
is no man who would command the
public confidence as its chairman.
to a greater degree than Mr.. sher,
man.
At the conclusion Of Senator
Sherman's speech, Senator Malone
of Virginia, also made an able speech
on the late election outrages in tha
! State.
1t had been previously agreed
among the Democratic Senators to
make no replies to Messrs. Sherman
and Malone, and Mr.. SheEmanI
resolutions We're then passed by 3,
to az, strict party vote, both tht
Virginia Senators voting with th
Republicans.
The speeches of Senators Sherman
and Malone are unavoidable crowd
led out but will appear next week.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1884-02-13
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