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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-04-19

The new sugar exchange be-
ing built in New Orleans will cost
over fifty thousand dollars, and
will be a very ornamental building
to the city. The president of the
exchange is Mr.. E. j. Gay, the
great sugar planter, and the roll of
membership comprises $50 names.
The exchange is located on the cor
ner of Front and Bienville streets.
The people in Philadelphia,
as are those in many other cities,
New Orleans not excepted, are
greatly annoyed by the constant
ringing of their door bells by ped
dlers, beggers, hucksters, etc.
Some families in the Quaker City
have adopted signals which are
made known to their relatives and
friends, and the bell is not answered
unless these are given. Two short
rings in succession and one long,
followed by'a short ring, are amdng
the signals used.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-04-19
A Singular Criminal Complication.

SHREVEPORT, La, April 10
News has been received here that
Dick Higgins and J. NJ. Trosper,
the former charged with the murder
of Jno. Agurs, and the latter an
accomplice, have surrended to the
authorities at Carthage, Texas, and
are undergoing preliminary exami-
nation.
It will be remembered that
Agurs was killed at Bethany on the
9th inst. by Higgins while locked
up in store on the Texas and Lou
isiana line, into which he ran fol-
protection from bullets from Hig.
gins's Winchester rifle. Higgins
| stood on the Louisiana side of the
line and fired some eight or ten
shots into the store, and whom he
was prevailed on to cease the dead
body of Agurs was found on the
Texas side Of the store.
Bethany proper is in Caddo Par
ish, La, but there are one or two
stores built half on each side Of thu
Texas and Louisiana State line, ant
it was in one of these Agurs locked
himself up and was killed. 1t il
thought he received the fatal sho
while peeping through a keyhole ii
the door which is on the Louisian;
side, and stepped back and fel
dead on the Texas side.
Higgins clerked for Trosper, ant
a misunderstanding existed between
Argurs and Trooper, hence the lat
ter is arrested an accomplish
The case is somewhat complicated
as regards the t States, as arrest
will undoubtedly be made by til
! Louisiana authorities also.-[Pica
yune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-04-19

The independents are going to
make, a strong fight to carry the
election in Orleans Parish, and
they expect to spend $4,000 to
$4,000 to accomplish their purpose
The names of some of the staunch-
est men in that Parish are identified
with the Independent movement.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-04-19
For Secretary Of State:
OSCAR ARROYO.
For AUDITOR;
@. B. STEELE.
Foy Superintendent Public Education
WARREN EASTON.

District and Parish Ticket
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
EsquimAux Dogs.

When at Fort Albany we saw severa,
EsquimaIx dogs, a species of canine
unknown in civilized communities.
These dogs are very large-larger than
bur Newfoundland and much stronger
when in condition. Their strength,
however, varies. In the winter, when
they are well fed for driving, they are
much stouter and stronger than in
summer, when they are poorly fed,
without exercise and languid from the
heat, which is very telling upon them,
as their native climate far to the north
is very severe. Their colors are white
and yellow-while impure breeds are
white and black-the hair thick and
bushy, and the tail long, bushy and
curling at the end. At times they are
very quiet, at others very savage. They
are driven ordinarily five in number,
but often more before sleds, one, inva-
riably female, leading, for the others
will follow her more readily. Each dog
has separate rein, which is held by the
driver, who has also great long whip
made of sealskin, plated as ordinary
whips, with the heavy part of the lash
about the thickness Of mans wrist.
The lash is from six 70 nine fathoms
long, and the handle, made of wood.
from foot to foot and a half in
length. When dog is not drawing
properly or misbehaving in any way, he
or she is drawn by his or her separate
rein out from the rest of the pack to re-
ceive chastisement with the whip, and
so well do they know what is coming
that just as soon as the rein is pulled
the victim begins yelping and strug-
Cling to correct his or her ways before
the whip comes laundering along. Great
skill is required in the use Of these
whips, for if not properly handled the
great heavy lash cracks around the
manipulators's body and legs. iniiicting
very painful and sometimes severe
wounds, but in the hands of q person
skilled in the use of them, these whips
can be used with great precision and
effect, sometimes completely cutting
a dogs ear off. They are quite un,
manageable when they get on the track
of a deer, and no person can check
them in their wild career as they gallop
Cup hill and down dale" over ice and
snow and through brush, with the sled
behind them, m pursuit of the prey.
Ordinarily they make about sixty miles
a day, and very pleasantly and COM
fortably does a man travel in these
northern regions, wrapped up in
blankets and furs upon a dog sled
Cor. Toronto Globe.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
A German YiIIage Meddlng.

The village church, where the we'd
ding took place, is on the top of little
craggy hill. The church is very old,
built Of gray stone, with q square tower
and an odd-shaped belfry. The stony
path led through the graveyard to the
church door. The chime of bells rang
out with decorous Joy. Let all
things be done decently and in order, !"
they seemed to ring; mot too fast; we
are staid people and take time for all
things" The interior of the church
was cold and severe looking, the walls
whitewashed, but the galleries. painted
pink and blue. The long, narrow win
dows seemed set in stone arches, so
thick was the wall. The pulpit above
the altar was as high up as the galleries,
so that the minister breaches far above
the heads of his flock. On one side Of
the altar hung portrait of Luther; on
the other of Melancthon.
The wedding took place at midday.
First came troop of little girls, each
carrying in her hand tiny punches OF
flowers. The little things, with their
braided hair Ono hats) and dresses
almost touching the floor, looked as
quaint and demure as the little women
in the old-fashioned picture books. Next
came the bride and one bridesmaid, then
three bridesmaids walking together,
lastly the groom and groomsmen. The
bride and bridesmaids entered pew to
the left, the groom and party one to the
right. ALI knelt in prayer. Then the
bride went by herself to the altar, laid
on one side white silk handkerchief,
sprig Of rosemary and lemon !
wondered to myself if the lemon was
emblematic of the sourness of married
life. She then returned to the pew.
noticed that there was on the other side
of the altar another white silk handker-
chief, sprig of rosemary and new
Bible. The choir sang quite long hymn.
The minister went up in the pulpit and
preached sermon of about twenty
minutes. The choir sang another hymn.
A little boy placed long, low stool be-
fore the altar. The minister descended,
and the bride joined the groom at the
altar, the bridesmaids and groomsmen
remaining in the pews,
At the close of the ceremony the min
lister presented the groom with the new
Bible. The choir sang still another
hymn. Then the bride returned to heI
pew and the groom to his and said their
prayers, after which the groom and
groomsmen left the church and were
not joined by the bride until they were
quite out in the churchyard. 1t seems
the silk handkerchief, lemon and rose.
mary on one side of the altar were fol
the minister. On the other the gift was
for tho organist. Cor. Baltimore Sun.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
rARM AND n0nSEHOIp.


Water in which lot Of unslacked
lime has been put and then allowed to
trsfla is an effectual remedy for worms,
Sl1gs and snails, - Troy Times.
Sliced carrots and oats figure largely
h the food given to sheep in Vermont.
The sheep OF that State are said to eat
wore q oats than any other grain.
DIR. Vigouroux recommends glass
VI lemonade, taken as hot as possible
overy hour or half hour, as not only an
easy and agreeable but = most efficient
sure for diarrhea.
"A correspondent of the German
town Telegraph recommends rotten saw
dust rs q mulch for fruit, saying that he
used quantity of it in his plum and
peach orchard with surprising results.
Sour cream cookies are made of one
cup of sour cream, one cup of sugar,
two eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, a
little salt and -four enough to make a
soft dough; flavor with cinnamon. To-
Isdo Blade.
The farmers of certain region in
Scotland drove away the rocks few
years ago. Since the rocks departed
all sorts Of destructive grubs have ap-
peared. and the farmers are now trying
TO get the rocks back again.
Putting rings in pigs noses to pre-
vent roofing is a needless precaution
where the animals are to run in an or
sehar& bearing trees. What roofing
is done under such an orchard will not
destroy any valuable grass, and the
trees and fruit will be all the better for
it.--Albdsy Journal.
New potato pie is novelty. Crate
q teacupful of potato; 10 this quantity
allow one quart of sweet milk; let the
milk come to q boil, then stir in the
grated potato; when cool add three well
beaten eggs, sugar and tiavoring to suit
the taste; nutmeg or cinnamon are the
most suitable. Bake with under crust
only, and eat while fresh. = Cincinnati
Times.
Cure for .Hiccough: Sit erect and
Initiate the lungs fully. Then, retaining
the breath, bend forward slowly until
the chest meets the knees. After slowly
rising again to the erect posture exhale
the breath. Repeat this process sec
ond time, and the nerves will be found
to have received an access of energy
that will enable them to perform their
natural functions. Chicago Journal
Leisure Hour Pickles: Take a lar
with close lid or bung and half fill it
with the best and strongest cider vine
gf Vegetables Of any kind that
soIn0 to hand, such as small beans,
eaulifowers, radish pods, young cucum-
bers, onions, etc.; throw them in, taking
care always that there is sufficient vine
gar to cover them. When nearly full
add mustard seeds, bruised ginger, shall
lots, whole peppers, ETC., to taste. Tie
down tightly and place the jar in YES
sell Of water over the stove until the ar
ticles are soft enough.--M 7. Times,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
Seasons In Mexico.

May and June are the hottest months
in the City of Mexico. If one is toe
thickly clad at midday it is usually pos
sible to take the shady side of the street.
Since nobody is ever in hurry, it is, OF
course, quite unnecessary to walk in the
sun. And when the new conner gets
thoroughly Mexicanized he will stay in
doors at midday. Umbrellas are some
times useful as walking sticks or para
soils save in summer they are never
wanted to shed rain. just now the
rainy season is on and we have had
some tremendous showers. So has the
country down below. The rainy sea.
son, In fact, ought to be called the show.
cry season instead. 1t never rains driz.
1le, drizzle, after the Eastern style, but
t pours, and yet there is no continuous
downfall. In June, July and August
in Mexico, rain descends almost every
day in copious showers, but the sum.
mer sun shines with no less regularity
between times, and every day has a
clearing of. During eight months out
of the twelve it is as certain, day by
day, that the morrow will be pleasant
as that the morrow will come. 1t seems
to be the American opinion that Mexico
will make good winter resort, but is a
country that It must be wise to keep Out
of in summer. This is a great mistake.
Denver and Santa Fe are summer re.
sorts the towns of the Mexican plateau
are no less fit to be. They are southern,
but they are elevated, and high eleva-
ton countervails low latitude. In the
summer, again, the face of nature is
beautiful, while in the dry season it be.
comes withered and uninviting. But
Of course the contrast between North.
ern American and Mexican winters is
greater than between the summers OF
the two regions, and on the whole Mex
leo is better country to flee to to es-
cape cold than heat. Travelling suits,
for men or women, ought to be dust
proof. In the cities the upper classes
display European fabrics and styles ex.
clusively. Women of refinement APP,
pear almost universally without head
covering. This is the only noticeable
departure from the habits of their Amer.
can cousins. The feet should be well
shod. Soap will never be found at the
hotels, and the better kinds are expen.
sfve in Mexico, As for the customs off.
cials, courteous and just treatment is
the rule. A visitor proposing to make a
stay Of much length beyond the Ric
Grande, should say, would do well to
take from home whatever clothing OF
other paraphernalia seems likely to be
needed. For brief tour, light march,
ing order is, of course, sensible. - Cor.
So. Louis Globe Democrat.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
No. 100000.

This is the number actually reached
this week by the Mason Il Hamlin Organ
and Piano Company in the regular num-
boring of their world-renowned cabinet
organs. Having commenced business
in 1854, the average number of organs
produced per annum has been 5000,
which is 100 per week for the entire
1900 weeks of their business career. The
Mason G. Hamlin organs have been sent
to. every civilized country, and their sale
never was greater than at the present
time, averaging from 10000 to $4,000
organs per annum. journal.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

that SO many people sink into untimely
graves when we consider how they neg
lect their health. They have disordered
Liver, deranged Bowels, Constipation,
Piles or diseased Kidneys, but they let it
go and think they twill get over it." 1t
grows worse, ether and more serious COM
plications follow and soon it is too late to
save them. If such people would take
Kidney-Wort it would preserve their
lives. 1t acts upon the most important or
gans purifying the blood and cleansing
the system, removes and prevents these
disorders and promotes health.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

The average life of railway car is
ton years. 1t is estimated that there
are five hundred thousand cars in the
country; hence fifty thousand year
must be built to keep up the supply
Three thousand feet of lumber for each
car equals one hundred and fifty mil
lion feet year. The ties for the one
hundred and twenty-one thousand seven
hundred and eighty-two miles of track
at two thousand six hundred to the
mile, which on an average last six
years, require one billion six hundred
and thirty-tive millions three hundred
and seventy-seven thousand and fifty
six feet, board measure, every year.
Thus, to keep a road-bed and cars in
repair, to say nothing of the new work,
calls for one billion seven hundred and
eighty-fve millions three hundred and
seventy-seven thousand and iifty-six
feet Of wood, which is nearly one
fourth, the entire output of the North
west, and almost one-twelfth that of the
mills in the United States GRicaqe
Journal
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
.Durino, the recent heavy rainfall /;

During the recent heavy rainfall in
Poland and Galicia whole districts were
completely flooded, hundreds of families
losing their homes. At one small
trading town the value Of hay washed
away was sixty thousand dollars; at an
other it was thirty thousand dollars,
and in third ten thousand dollars. No
fewer than one hundred villages have
been ruined. Old inhabitants say nothing
equal to the devastation has ocSurre1
since 1918.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

Two young men chopping wood
together in Virginia espied rattle
snake. With a forked stick one of
them held its head close to the ground,
keeping the body constrained with his
foot, while his comrade took from his
own mouth quid of tobacco, which he
forced into that of the snake. The rep.
tile was then released. and had not
crawled couple of yards before it was
convulsed, swelling and dying within a
short CHICAGO Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
English rrade-Marks.

Mr.. Edward Waters, Patent and Trade
marks Office, 81 Bourke street, Melbourne,
Australia, writes: "One of my household
suffered with tooth-ache and rheumatism
and after trying numerous other remedies
without relief, tried Jacobs Oil. 1t was
rubbed on the cheek and plugged in the
tooth, aud well rubbed in for rheumatism.
In both cases the cure was immediate and
complete, and in neither case has the pain
returned.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

"A crooked mouth, unless caused by
disease, denotes crooked, unreliable
taIker; all congenital defects of the Or
gans of speech indicate mental or
moral deficiencies. = Chicago Times.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

Ask for Wells, Richar lson & Co.'s I'M
proved Butter Color, and take no other.
Beware of all limitations, and of all other
oil colors, for every other one is liable to
become rancid and spoil the butter into
which it is put. If you can not get it
write to as at Burlington, VT, to know
where and how to get it without extra ex-
pense. Thousands of tests have been
made, and they always prove it the best.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

LYDIA E. PINKHAM's Vegetable Com
pound was first prepared in liquid form
only; but now it can be sent in dry forms
by mail to points where no druggist can
readily be reached, and to-day tie Com
pound in lozengos and pills finds its way
even to the foreign chimes of Europe and
Asia.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

n5-To match that bonnet2 Feathers,
ribbons, velvet can all be colored to match
that new hat by using the Diamond Dyes.
10c. for any color at the druggists. Wells,
Richardson & Co., Burlington, vt.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

TEN thousand dollars would not pur-
chase from me what Swift's Specific has
done for me. 1t cured me of Rheumatism
caused by malaria"
ARCHIE THOMAS, Springfield, Tenn.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

English job printers acknowledge
hat the commercial printing done in
America is far superior to that of
England.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

"A writer on health advises people
10 ''live in the SUM-" Owing to the
present inadequate facilities for trans,
oortation and the high price of real
state on that luminary, We should no
advise any of our readers to emigratt
here this season. urii"gtOa Hack
Eye,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
HAY-FEVER.

was amicted for
twenty years. during
the months of August
and September, with
Hay-Fever, and tried
various remedies with
out relief. / was in
duced to try Ely's
Cream Balm have used
1t with favorable re-
suits, and can conf
IDENTIFY recommend it to
all. ROBERT w. Town
LEY, (eX-MayOr), Eliza
beth, N. j.
Ely's Cream Balm
is q remedy based upon
a correct diagnosis of
this disease and can be
depended upon. 50 cts.
Sample bottle by mail
Owego, N. 7.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

There is rivalry between Kansas
and Colorado as to which shall be con,
ndered ''the banner wheat State. ~.
Oessver 7FibURe.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

If cough disturbs your sleep, one dose
of Piso's Cure will give you a nights rest.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

THE issue Of the day-the daily papers.
The Judge.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

"WHEN the leaves begin to turn"-When
you commence to read book.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

A COUNTER irritant-The woman who
goes shopping, vet buys nothing.-Boston
oot
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

A BANK-TELLER bellies his name when he
conceals his defalcations.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

INTERESTING TO ANTIQUARIANs.-The
oldest cup on record: The hic-cup.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
Caution toLDairymen,

THE moon was full the other night and
painted the sky red.-N. Y Graphic.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

FRIGHTFUL Crash-a printing office tow.
el.-Ihe Judge.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

WHAT time by the clock is the best for q
pun? A joke takes best toheR it strikes
00H
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

some Teas editors suspend their
papers while thf9stake their vaeationA
--CAicogo Herd@.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

A Nice Sewing Machine Free.
Any lady can secure one by few hours
work. Write Chicago Scale Co., Chicago, ILL.,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Is recommended for salt.rheum, itch, scald
head, impetigo or any other skin eruption.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

There ers about fifteen hundred
Cherokee Indians in Swain County,
y. c.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18

NOTHING strikes oil" so effectively Is
ightning:-LolCeU Courier.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-10-18
HOPES TO RE CURED.

HOFEo . BE VVNEUs
"Mr Brooks, near Albany was hopelessly afflicted
with Cancer. 1t had eaten through hfs nose into his
mouth and throat. The time of his death was O.iv q
question of very short time He prayed for death,
his suffering was great. s. s. S. has had wonder
full effect on him. His improvement is great that
we all feel sure of his being perfectly cured in time
w. II. GILBERT, Albany, Ga.
Our Treatise Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
to applicants
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawers s, Atlanta, Ca
N. Y. ONCE 159 W. sd St. Philadelphia ONCE 1905
Chestnut st.
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20 Years!
al cAMoER EoR rWEMrN XEAns-

For twenty years suffered from Cancer on my
neck. Patent Potash and Mercury Mixtures fed in
stead of curing the Cancer lost the use of nv arms
and the upper part Of my body Ny general health was
cured me sound and well This new lease of life It
gave to me can not be measured by any monetary
value: owe my life and the support Of my family to
Swtfts Specific" W. r. Robson Davisboro Ga,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-18
ST. DANID'S.

4 FIRsT-CLASs LODGING HOUSE, CON-
y. tains 100 rooms; rs Howard street, near
Third, san Francisco. This house is especially
designed as comfortable home - ladies and
gentlemen visiting the city from the inferior.
No dsrk rooms. Gas and running water in each
sells carpet, and all the furniture is made of solid
black walnut. Each bed has spring mattress,
with an additional hair top mattress making
them the most luxurious and healthy beds in
the world. Hot and cold baths large parloI
and reading-room containing Grand Piano
ali free to guests. Price, single rooms per night
50 cents; a. week from - upward. House
open all night. K. HUGHES, Proprietor
At Market-street Ferry take Omnibus line Of
street cars TO corner of -4lird and Howard.