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a WEAK ARGUMENT,

/ Ono OF The arguments advanced BY tie
! Assumpt Ptoassr ID support pf Its fall
| heioaa PROPOSE ion that tie Third DISTRICT
would ba beneflt ted 81 Die election Of the
pemocxatie nornines % Congress, Is that
| & Mr.. Gay, belonging 10 the Democratic
party, will exercise d greater influence il
behalf Of the States interests with tho
majority in tie House Of Representa- tives.' z
There are at least three elements of weak
ness ID this theory that viii present them
selves with great force to the thinking
people of the district:
First, that ii ii 81 no means q foregoue
conclusion that there will be q Democratic
majority ii the House Of Representatives
OF the Forty ninth Congress-.
Secondly, that the combined influence Of
all tho Democratic protectionists IN the
present Congress enlisted only small
fraction Of the Democratic majority 9 in
| behalf OF the States interests when the
Morrison tariff bill was under considera-
ton, and had that Democratic maiority been
lust o wee biz larger, this pernicious
measure, which filled the people of the sugar
and rice districts Of Louisiana with such
alarm, would have passed the House Of
Representatives.
Thirdly, that even if the Democrats do
eIecta majority Of the next Congress, there
| viii still beu powerful minority of Republi-
| can members whose friendship may again
be necessary to protect Us from the assault
of the free trade or tariff for revenue only
Democracy, and Mr.. Kellogg's influence in
such crisis would be worth ten times that
Of Mr.. Gay or any other Democrat.
While the Democratic politicians of
Louisiana may think it will put o big
feather in their hats to capture the Repub-
| lican Third District by means of the cleo
! ton Law and the seductive influence of Mr..
Gays s.bar'I', and thus sena asolid Demo-
cratic delegation to Congress, we doubt if
they can command any thing like the
united support Of their own party in the
Increment. since its success would tend to
ALLEVIATE the sympathy of those who
befrianded our State and district when the
Democratic majority in the popular branch
of Congress was seeking to indict ruin and
disaster upon our most vital industries.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 81, 1854.
To Hon. George Drury and Committee:
Base Notes from Bailey---A Lonesome
Youth IN Texas.
CoLoHADo, Texas. Sept, IA. 1881,

4 COLORADO. TEXAS. Sept. IL, 1881.
DEAR CHIEF:
| The shadows On the dial of time ar.
telling me the Joyful information that i
. will soon be time for ne to revisit thu
scenes which held me with a spell O.
enchantment not many months ago, and
am only waiting until the Exposition opens
to make the wished for pilgrimage. But IL
the meantime let's have pleasant chat up.
on things in general.
Texas is a great country; great in area
and in general productions; great in re-
sources and general cussedness. She has
every variety of soil and within her
boundaries everything is raised, from the
juicy sugar cane to the corn-iuicy cowboy.
BY the way, 1 have had unparalleled
success as far as raising" is CONCERNED.
actually raised two large watermeions in
the course of one hour. shall not di-
vulge the secret of the thing, but it is an
eminently scientific process.
Texas has an Irresistible fascination for
| the average young man that comes from
another State, especially if he is poor: The
chances are nine in ten that he will stay,
unless he is parsonage like Dan O'Leary
or Charles Rowell. I should advise every
fellow in Donaldsonyaie to come to Texas.
They may not get rich, but they will
appreciate the Mississippi! Valley all the
more.
have been in Texas nine months and
the longer stay, the better like the little
city that was my home last fall and winter.
My life at Salisbury now seems like some
happy dream of childhood, and it would do
my old heart good to hear Prosper Leblanc
cuss me once more. Such thing would
be to what I have endured in Texas even as
the murmur of a summer brook to the
fierce, angry surgas on rocky beach.
When visit Donaldsonville two months
from now, the first thing viii do will be
to make trip to Salisbury and get Prosper
to cuss me once more and tell me amt
worth d-n. Then I will go away feeling
like new man. want to go to Pat Red
dington's and play euchre for beer, and 90
dSdao Will IAiO CoilOI VI GLlS SHlEf E1uS1ug
"Annie Laurie " and have Sergeant Duffel
pacing up behind US, asking if we had heard
anybody yell fire. I want to get in front
of the CHIEF Office at midnight and crow,
and listen to return saIutes from the
roosting sentinels beyond the further I
banks. I want to go on a trip with the |
Nolans and carry Old Man G. Bercegeay |
along. I want to tease him and let him |
get mad and whack Louis Stockmeyer with |
his jaek-knife once more. I want to hear |
the wooing melody of John Forcha's voice
and gaze upon the angelic countenance of
Dick Burke. I want to see old Donaldson
vile again, with her smallpox flags waving
ID the bfeezes like the banners of liberty.
IsHant to see my old friends once more.
want to see the beautiful girls whose
images I carry in my bosom. I
want to hear their sweet songs at twilight
and see their eyes sparkling like the morn
ing dew.
Then viii be prepared to return to Texas
md lapse into the 81 tongueless silence of
he dreamless, dust.a
GEORGE III. BAILEY.
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GENERAL MERCRAHDIzE

In order to make room for the large and new
stock Of ft.lll goods re are expecting during the
month of Septembee. We have reduced III our
goods to exceedingly low figures. and from this
day on it will be to your interest to call at our
establishment for your house furnishing goods,
etc. You viii not regret it. Remember, this is
not q mere advertisement. Only give us trial
and be convinced We give each customer a
card. like the following. which explains itself:
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DHAouHATro D1srn1or GoMmTrTEn. = B,
virtue Of the authority vested in him by til.
Democratic Congressional convention HEX
AT Lafayette on the 9Th inst, Chairmar
VIM. Vincent has appointed district com.
itteusscnaposed Of two members from
each parish, and has called meeting of
the cosarnittae for tho 4th Of October, of
Fraukiia. The purpose Of which are to
consu1 with.the party = nominee for Con
grees, Nr. Gay, and to make the necessary
arrargeanents for the campaign. The men,
bers OF The committee are asfollows:
Aseensiops@ Ben, Gibson, R. N. Sims.
Assunptipn-W. w. Pugh, j. E. Leblanc.
sGaleasisasya Jas. P: Geary, Coleman D. Welsh. !
Gameson-Ma Manuel Sturlise. J. B. Pevoto...
lberiH--Samnel Bell, RS. Perry.
lheryllle--I. w. Rills. Allen Jumel
I4afayet Chas. d. CafEery, Oyerton Cade.
hafouTcte-J. .. Moore. j. s. BiIiin. :. IL
BSta Martin-M. j.. Foster, Geo. q. Walker. |
Vt. Mary-Alfred Voorhies, A. Y. Fournet. s;
Ierrebonne-G. Montegut, Oscar Daspit.
Yerniiion-W. B. White, Adrien Nunez
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Cheap Tony,s Magnificent donation,

60 to Cheap Tony beofe 5NYi5lg eIsetchere
for bargains ~ his line of business. Yo,s aoit,
not only make from % to 10 per cent 5y pur-
Chasing yoEs SouI5 iti1 61tia 1tt 0itU DUN
FIVE DOLLARS suorth a1itl haze q free number
in has aIAaNITICENT DONATION or ONE SEWING
MACHINE. Remember, the drGtrf7sq sssll post
tstely take place es soon as the chances are all
taken.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-27

sssgM Major Henry MeNair, one OF the most
popnlaa md prominent insurance men in
the State-a member of the well known
firm of Courier 6 McNair-slied suddenly
mt Baton Rouge last Monday evening, Of
apoplexy. He was % years of age and
saeaves widow and several children to
I mourn hini.s a moro genial, ioyial man
than Major McNair Is seldom met with,
and the sad news Of his death will be re-
ceived With deep regret By all who enjoyed
the honor and pleasure OF bis acquaintance.
: ne was member Of the orders of Knights
OF Pythias, Knights Of Honor, American
Legion OF Honor, and Of the Young Mems
Social and Literary. Club Of Baton Rouge
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MR.. KELLOGG ACCEPTS.


Hon. T. e. Allain of Iberviile has kindly
furnished the CHIEr the following copy Of
Hon. Vim. r. Kellogg's dispatch acknowl-
edging receipt of the notification that he
had been renomiuated for member Of Con-
gress from this district, and accepting the
candidacy:
WAsHINaToN. D. c., Sept. 81, 1854.
To Hon. George Drury and Committee:
Please convey to the convention my sincere
thanks for tho great compliment thus shown
me. As the issue involved in this canvass is
that Of protection, vitality affecting the inter-
est of laborers and planters alike, the result
cannot be doubtful. Make arrangements for
o vigorous and effective canvass. as best in
terest of every laboring man in the district is
involved. w. p. KELLOGG.
The Reform Democracy of the First
Congressional District declines to accept
the propositions of the regulars for a fu-
sion and will maintain its organization
and adhere to its support Of Hon. Carleton
Hunt for reelection to Congress.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-27

Al politicians are not Office seekers, even
in Louisiana. Hon. J.. B. Easterly, d
prominent citizen and ex-state Senator,
was appointed Sheriff Of Livingston parish
sto'ill q vacancy, but declined to serve. Mr..
Geo. Fielder has recsiyed The appointment
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-27

. We will give exclusive sale at and near
DonHldaenvilie, of our. ENTIRE WHEAT
EL0U g 10 dealer who vi u push it. Covered
BY patents EASILY sold. We garantee 100 lbs
more bread to the barrel than any other flour.
81 FRANKLIN MIEHSG Co..
! aB Clark Sc, Chicago, Ill:
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Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feyerishne 8
worms, constipation; tasteless. 25e.
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Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual Debi
lty cured by Wells Health Renewer.' 81.
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Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America
- Buchu-paiba " Is quick. complete enre ST.
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And to each purchaser of fvs dollars worth
at one time chance In another AGO days clock
When you visit our store do not fail to ask
for one of our prize cards. Wewonld be pleased
and neighboriDg parishes.
We call special attention to our MINIS So SO
home made shoes. unsurpassed for fit, dura-
bility and style.
Thanking the public fGn their kind patronage
In the past and promising them good, honest,
square deals, we remain, respectfully,
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Rough on Coughs . troches, 15c; liau

Flies, reaches, ants, bed. bugs, rats, nice
cleared out by Rough on Rats" 15c.
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"Buchu-paiba,' great kidney and urinary
cure. 80
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Rough on Rats" clears out Rats. Mice. 15c.
Rough on Corns. /" for Gerns, Bslnions. 15c.
Thin people, Wells Health Kenewern re-
stores health and vigor, cnres dyspepsia, ETC. 81,
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:. Rough on Toothache, instant rsaief. lie.

Ladies who would retain freshness and yiyac
itg don to try " els Health Rtirar7 :, :
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Night sweats, fever. chilIs. malaria. dyspep-
sia, cured by Wells Health RsneWer'
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Singing, irritation. all kidsey and Urinar,
complaints cured by .Buchu-Eaiban 81.
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If You are failing. broken, worn out and ner-
vous, Wells Health Renewsr.'' 81.
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Rough on Dentist" Tooth Powder. T
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For children. slow in development, pnny and
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-01-26
CULumIiIa SEw-
FROM uur Regular Correspondence.

No services in 1t Phurs 7. f., church
to mOrrow.-licOpeuing uf Shawnee fur.
mace under COnsidcratiun.--H. -. /.
formally diSbnndcd, Lotus club met last
night q. A. Il, post will decide 90 Tues
day evening whether to attend tho state
cncampment at Lancaster in BODY -
Livery business dun. "A score of young
folks had slcighiug party 10 Lancaster last
evening Skating good ia spots on the
cr.-SOmo Of tho grammar school pupils
in charge OF "A teacher had sleigh ride to
Lancaster yesterday. -- Tho Republican
primaries will likely follow tho Demo.
cratic, on Feb oh.
a director of the Lancaster aud Culum-
bil turnpike company having been run
into by a sled while driving up the hin,
coasting on the highway has bueu officially
stopped. Spmo ono, 90 frighten tho coast
orS, threw barrel In front uf a descending
| sled on Locust street.
Timothy Dolan. William Bard, Harry
| lliteshue and " Butche " Cuuley were
injured yesterday while coasting on hill
near town on large bob sled VIII oh ran
into fence. Dolau's injuries worc ~
first believed to be fatal, but 70 day ~"
dangerous results are anticipated.
Miss Maggie FItz gerald, e Philadelphia.
visiting Miss Hattie NHler.-Mrss MinuiN
| Gilman visiting Hagcrs,owp, Md. Miss
| Clara O'Dpnucll home from Now York. -
Mr.. John Way, OF ST. Paul, Mimi, form
ery Of Columbia, guest of }, \. Meyers
| Ten shares Of Columbia National bank
stock were sold yesterday 10y c. &. X luN
man, acting as agent Tor the owngr, At
| clio per share.
Mrs. Ann Mann, au old lady who resides
on Manor stree, received painful injuries
yesterday, by falling down stairs.
| Mr.. Milton Wiku celebrated lis 80 !
birthday anniversary yesterday afternoon,
by grand dinner.
| Ml.on Stouer's remains will be buried
to morrow morning .. Washington bor'
| Ough
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-01-26

Tho homo Mt present has 90 white
males 81 white females 10 Colbrol boys
and o colnred gitls-mRklng in all NJ the
home li6 children. Tho children were in
a healthy condition, with tho exception Of
some having n GOLD three were ia ted IN
consequence OF cold, but not at u serious
nature. We also discovered q few lcakages
in tho roof oi tho yorandu, ~ which We
would call tho attention Of the irustoos !;
and for the purpose ~ continuing and
further extending it's usefulness, VIC would
recommend that steps ho takcu to make II
u state institution.
In conclusion the grand Inquest desire
TO return their thauks to the honorable
court, tho district attorney. the shurin
and other court office +, for tho CDurtCsies
extouded 10 thOm in tho discharge Of their
dutiCE
All of which u respectfully submitted
Il. u. RDath. iGrcmAn Allan A Herr,
Secretary Francis llcmeuz Jacob
Kau's, Amagah Williams, u. Faux Say
Tor, Goo. II. RinclS. Moses Suovcly, n 4
Kern, VIM. u. Dntwilcr ! N. GsDn, II
G. Wilmer, n +. Shaotlrr. Is. +. Rnrd
John Stewart SAINT H. Boyd, Jplu H..
Bushoug, William Black, Henry Wolf
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-01-26
4 STRANGE STORY.
.u.NASpoAn vALLsy IN sLurrsT
4 Fr, mi en- virginia society Lady AiScr
POSTS q. woman Ss lears AU-
ELnMIshgca Herself q N IAN.

kIowledgCs Herself MAN.
Oua of The best known ladies' ot the
Shenandoah Valley, Va, has turned out o.
be q man. Miss Elizabeth R'becca Payuc,
daughter uI the late Joseph Payne sovcu
miles from Winchester, who has lived for
thirty eight years as lady, suddenly
avowed herself to I've n few days since q
man and startled J. i. Reilly, clerk OF the
county court, by applying Tor q license to
marry a Miss Hinton, who had resided In
the Payne family ~ domestic. Tho
lady who fred tho heart Of Mr.. Payne with
such passion as to compel him to throw OF
the habit Of a litetin, aud declare his sex
is prcposscss.ug aid forty years of age,
The strauso affair has caused \ dcaidol
sensation in the Shenandoah Valley and
nothing y Sc is talked about. Payuc WAS
brought up ~ aiH ~ 0nc over qlas
tiOuCd biz sex, and his own avnwal that nc
was man took away the breath NJ the
community. Elizabeth R'brCci Payne
was one OF q family of six daughters , W.,
brought up as y woman, and was Admitted
into the bNs' society in company with the
other members OF the family, Ho was
always regarded ag a sOmawAh. masculine
girl bar 10 ono eve. suspected he was n
man. lie was u most graceful and dash
ing CQucstriCune and always challenged
admiration Is he trcquNutly rode iuto
Winchester with his habit aul somewhat
long harr trailing in the wind. lie was
one Of shC most widely known ladies IN the
valley. In addition TO good birch and
Inherited acres he developed r5mtr klblg
business talent for a woman when reverse :
in the family fortune rendered II necessary
for some Gus - Hul shoulder . the
wheel.
His sisters were distinguished Tor their
culture and personal charms and several
Cf them mlrrici prOnjnsni gentlemen
RebeccA Payne devoted himself to the
management IT farm ard - the super
vision of \ store which he hal established
at Rest, whc.e be also held the appoint
ment uG pos'wis,rsss He also dealt 10
cattle aud horses and became au expert in
that way. All his enterprises prOspared
and he has acquired c,usiierab's wealth.
Determining 10 marry he threw Oft his
dresses and applied for lc'nse from the
court at WINCHESTER. but tho astOuished
clerk. who ike everybody else, knew hin
a. a woman, declined - issue lrause f,r
q woman 20 marry . woman
When Payus proved his real sex hy pro
ducinC the certificate OF DR.. p. W, Mlgutrr
OF Winchester. the license w8S stiil refused
on the ground that Virginia law cJmpe,s
q mau to have given names which show
his sex before he can act as a man before
the law. Payne then determined to have
his name changed At the March term Of
circuit court, which will meet on the first
proximo. The affair Is niue dIvs' wonder
in the Shenandoah and has created more
excitement than any event which has
disturbed the s)cil, circles Of the state for
halt a century. No explanation has becu
offered as TO why be has masqueraied 50
long as a woman. Rumor has It that Payne
and his sweetheart went 10 West Virginia
CluhrmAtlNn.
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The costly red tape expended on gov
ernmental affairs occasionally comes 10
light, but the amount of this Kind OF ex
trayagance that remains undiscovered is
an unknowable quantity. Some tes'i'
mopy given on Friday before the House
committee on expenditures in the depart
ment of Justice abundantly bears out the
truth of the FIRST part Of this statement,
One Tiffany, an Indian agent in New
Mexico In 1881, submitted report to
the department Of the interior contain.
ing an error of S12. He was arrested
and taken to New Mexico for trial, ten
indictments were found against him,
but sufficient evidence could never he
procured to convict. This little investi-
cation into sl2 discrepancy cost the
government between So, 1000 and So 900.
1t is absurd to say that an action OF
this kind Is brought with intent to pro-
tect the governments interests, The
desire Of rapacious officials for an oppor-
tunity to steal under cover OF law Is so
apparent that he who runs may read 1t.
1t has Just leaked out that the present
virtuous Governor Murray, Of Utah,
whose zeal to exterminate Mormons is
only equalled by his ambition to pose be
fore the public as an evangelist, was
detected in the most shamefully thievina
practices while occupying the office OF
United States marshal for Kentucky
The poor and ignorant were arrested
without cause. hurried miles from Their
proper place of trial, allowed to languish
In prison, to swell the fees of the thieves
who were allowed to wear the United
States livery in order to better deceive
United States citizens. Investigation of
the alleged KuKux outrages and Illicit
distilling in the South conclusively proves
the existence of band of conspirators
who used those devices in order to better
facilitate their designs of preying on the
government Golfers. The Star Route
trials furnish another illustration OF
money recklessly squandered with ne
appreciable result.
1t is nearly time that this reckless ex
penditure of the public moneys SHOULD
cease, and tie committee now investi
eating the department of justice expenses
have an excellent opportunity Of earn
ing nations thanks in bringing about
that much to be desired result
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-01-26

Ihose who know all about it say that
farmers who intend to plant Havana seed
instead of Seed leaf tobacco the coming
season, should allow a sufficient number
OF their plants TO run to seed TO supply
them with seed for ten years to come. II
Is known that the quality of the tobacco
gradually deteTiOrates, and in the course
OF iew years changes to seed leaf Hence
tho necessity OF having supply of old
seed on hand instead of trusting to each
years crop for a supply. The seed may be
kept sound for an indefinite number of
years II put into bottle and kept in dry
place 1t is said that Mr.. Wilson OF
Elmra, tho most successful of the Havana
SEED growers has some seed Of 1868
which no would not part with at any price.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-01-26

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Ne,c
Era, in recent editorial, well meant no
doubt, cOngratulating Franklin & Mar
Shall college upon the gift 1t had received
Tor its astronomical equipment, said !:
'But something more is necessary. OBJ.
servatories are of little use without an
astronomer to direct their operations.
10 secure the services of competent
man is therefore necessity, and his
services must be paid for" Our es
teemed contemporary, we feel quite sure,
will be glad to be reminded that the
apparent vacancy" which it has made
In the college faculty, does not exist.
The present incumbent of the char of
mathematics and astronomy in the
college Is one Of the most accomplished
men OF his age in his science. To great
natural ability and special aptitude for
his department Of learning,h he has united
study at the best schools and experience
as an instructor. To his development
OF the study of astronomy in the insti.
tuition is to be credited the popular
interest which has resulted in the dona
tion already made for an observatory
and all whom it may concern can feel
assured that there need be no with
holding the endowment for scientific
apparatus on account Of the lack of a
proper professor to use and direct it,