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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-23
The Pistol and Concealed Weapons.

rowing sentiment OF the law-oo- So
serving citizens of the whole State av
IS moro urgent and determined in er
sondemniug the practice OF carry OF
inc concealed weapons. Able pens til
have written against it and eloquent CO
tongues have denounced the enor- W
mity of the crime. unfortunately g
the provisions made by law to sup p
press the evil are partly Intellectual h
and in many instances have proven S
abortive. The present law appears c
not to be sufficiently stringent and e
rails to terrify the rufian, who ha- t
bitually carries an arsenal strapped
strapped around his person. Nom
;,al fines will not eradicate the
uernicious, which calls for a more
vigorous punishment than that now
provided. We fancy there are, IN
deed, very few men who can sue
cessfully and consistently urge an
excuse for carrying concealed wea-
uons. The hip or pistol pocket
now deemed indispensable in our
pantaloons, is an American inven-
ton, and was designed to hide the
deadly pistol. To carry a deadly
weapon concealed about ones per-
son, in the broad light OF day, is
not an evidence of bravery. 1t is
simply reprehensible habit, which
many who are gentlemen, have I'M
fortunately adopted, because 1t is
American. If those who carry con-
cealed weapons could summarize the
untold suffering, tears and sorrows
! their deadly weapons are liable te
;naict at any moment they woule
not hesitate to cast them away tor
eyer and depend upon other mean
to avenge their honor when it is as
sailed. The innocent blood O
many good man has been she'd l
moments when the passions wer
heated by strong drink, and man
a. cheerful home has been made TO
ever desolate by the hand that hel
the deadly weapon. After the dee
is done it is too late for repentanc
The calendar of crimes is darkent
almost daily by scenes OF blood
Aicted by |e concealed weapo
Of what use is concealed weap'
to a gentleman Is it not alwa
at hand, ready to be used to reese C
a supposed affront, which a J.. Il
words would explain satisfactory
It is not ready to crafty sudd
anger, that inaicts the blow wh
wears of deepest regret will not he
The habit is of American org
is cultivated to certain appare
ly respectable degree in childho
which becomes more perfect
wears are added to boyhood.
over the land we find children p
ing with toy pistols. Does not
playful practice foster and enc
age the child to carry conce'
weapons when he has grown t
a man. The toy pistols, espe
" the ones that shoot cartrlc
should be vigorously condem
as they are the agents OF too
mischief. They are dangerous
their sale she uld be prohibited
together. The wounds lnfllcte
those TOW pistols are more fatal
National Republican., 1884-02-25
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EdNyard Simms,s WNI.

The last will Of the late Edward Simms
was filed on Saturday. He directs that his
daughters, Catharine Virginia and Mary
Georgiana, and son Richard e.. shall occupy,
possess, and live in his residence, $40 G street
northwest for ono year after his death For
the maintenance of his son. Richard i.
simms, he bequeaths $4,000 to his daughter
Catherine ", in trust and after the death of
the son this amount and its increase are to be
distributed as follows $4,000 to St.'Vincent's
orphan asylum, $500 to st. Joseph's, and $500
to st. AIMS, and what may be left to tho
three daughters. To his grandsons, Edward
p. and Harry Smms, of Brooklyn, n. Y, is
left 81, 900 each. The residue of tho estate is
left to the daughters, charging against the
share of Mrs Warren $500 without interest,
an amount advanced to her. lie names his
daughter Catharine V. Simms and son in law
w. }. Warren as executors.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
ZelI Hoover Held for Court.

The case against Zell Hoover, charged with
obtaining money under false pretenses, was
called in the police court Saturday morning.
Senator j. f. Miller of California testified
that he did not know the defendant, and had
never requested any one to get him page.
Mrs. Sampson, mother of the boy, testified to
Hoover coming to her house and representing
himself as a United States collector, saying
he had been instructed by Senator Miller to
get him a page. He then obtained $G.25 to
draw up the necessary papers" The father
Of the boy testified to going to Senator Miller S
and lending Hoover the money, but did not
see Senator Miller The defendant denied
ever having said anything about getting the
boy II position, but judge Smell held him in
$1,000 bail for the grand jury. Mr., Samuel
Hoover went security for him.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Great Special Sale
<. :, HANDKERCHIEFS! y
The PalaiS ROYal!
Our stock of Handkee has at last safely arrived steam
ship Celtic. For Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 9 49,
and %, the days of the Special Sale, we shall
make Special Reduced Prices.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LADIES
FOR 12I CENTS

We have on exhibition no less than 500
dozen warranted all linen plain or fancy
borders, latest Partisan styles. A large
lot of these Handkerchiefs that came
over on the same ship will be shown in
one of the leading New York houses on
Monday for 15c each. This we know
as fact. 1215c will be our regular
price, but we shall offer them for Mon
day, Tuesday, and Wednesday at IIc
each
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Tie Lste Col. Tom NyorthIngton.

Col. Tom Worthington, well known about
Washington during the past few years, died
at 2 p. m. Saturday morning Of general de-
blity, in his 10Th year, at No, 1907 L street.
His father was tho first governor of Ohio. He
graduated in 1927 from tho West Point
academy. In 1889 he became general of the
second brigade second division, Ohio militia.
He served during the Mexican war and the
late "unpleasantness between the states" In
February, 1852, he took the ticldi command
of the 46th Ohio volunteers, which regiment
he organized at Worthington. Franklin county,
Ohio. In August of 1859 he was dismissed
the service on charges of conduct unbecom-
ing an officer and gentleman" In ISL con-
gress placed him on the pension roll. He
was never married. His relatives live in
Ohio. Last night the remains were sent to
Chillicothe for interment. The arrangements
for the disposition of-the body were placed in
the hands of Gen. Rosecrans, in behalf of the
Army of the Cumberland, and Commissioner
Butterworth. Col. Worthngton always in
sisted that his dismissal was on fabricated
charges, and ho was won't to talk about the
matter with fiery indignation.
National Republican., 1884-02-25

The funeral of Mrs. L. NJ. Johnson, wife of
Capt Andrew johnson, U. S, NJ, took place
Saturday afternoon from Epiphany church,
and was largely attended by the friends OF
the family. The floral tributes were very
beautiful. Rev. DR.. William Paret oiliciated
The honorary pallbearers were Admiral Fair
fax, Commander Carter, DR.. Wales, Judge
Hagner Admiral Rowan, aud Commander
Filebrown Interment was had at the Con
gressional burial ground.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
GENTS
FOR 25 CENTS.

600 dozen extra size and all linen hem
stitched or tape borders, in plain white
or fancy colored designs. Styles to suit
the married man or the dude, and quail
ity of material superior to Handker-
chiefs that are usually sold for $50.
For Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes-
day the price will be 22c.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
THE BREv1rY BASKET.
Filled with Brief Mention OF Many Mino
Events OF Yesterday,

Events or hcstCruaI'
The Arlington Fire Insurance company on
Saturday elected the following board oi a.
rcctors Walter s. Cox, William King, VIII
lam II. Riley, William Gait, Dr. W. w. John-
ston, ID. L. Robinson. s. Thomas Brown, DR.
j. w. Ii. Lovejoy, and Charles Edmonston'
Tho motion for n new trial in the case Of
William Sweeney and John llcrrity con-
victed of highway robbery on John Ransom,
came up in the criminal court on saturday.
The motion was refused as to Sweeney, and ho
was sentenced to five years in the Albany
penitentiary. A now trial was granted to
Herrity.
The commissioners have ordered that on
and after March l, 1884, the time indicated
by bells rung at the several school, fire. or
other buildings belonging to tho district shall
be that of the sevonty-hith standard meri-
dian, which time shall also be the standard
governing hours in tho various departments
of the district government
Tho case of Francis X. Callahan, convicted
of violating the postal laws 10y taking money
from letters. was called in the criminal court
on Saturday, and he was sentenced to one
year in the Albany ponitentary. Callahan
said that liquor was the cause Of his crime.
Judge Wylie remarked that half Of the crime
| committed was caused by liquor.
The greenback labor convention has issued
i
of the national grconback labor party to nom
| mate candidates for president and vice presi-
| dent of the United States to DO voted for Mt
! tho coming presidential election, will bo held
in the city OF indianapolis, Ind, on Wednes-
day. the twenty-cighth of May, 1854"
A fire occurred in Entwistle's engraving
establishment, on Louisiana avenue, Satur-
| day night about 10 o'clock. The lower por-
| ton of the building wa occupied By Mr.. j.
w. Davis with stock Of fancy writing pa
| per, ball programmes, &C. which was consid-
crably damaged by water Tho loss will be
about 5000 to both. About 10 o'clock the
same night the alarm from box 12S was oc-
casioned by tho roof of the boiler room OF
Petit & Dripps foundry, Fourteenth and B
streets, ignting from sparks rom the chim-
noy. The fire was soon oXtinguished, with a
triiling loss.
Columbia District tent No. Q, I. o. of
Rechabites, have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: p d. G. r.,
John X. Malone; ID. C., r., John II. Mitchell
reelected Second year; d. ID. r., Everett
Scroggins; district secretary, Edmond Burke,
reelected third year.; ID. treasurer John T.
Woodfeld; ID. Levite, Benjamin q. McQuay;
ID. guard, William Reapsomor; d. chaplain,
r. II. Smith; D. V. and L., William Welch
delegate to High tent, John H. Mitchell; al
tcrnate to High tent John II. WOodield.
The following committee was also appointed
to meet with the Temperance Alliance
John II. Mitchell, George w. Shoemaker
and b. w. Clark.
1
National Republican., 1884-02-25
CHILDREN

This is the first time we have been
able to offer warranted fine All-linen
Handkerchief, with fancy colored bor-
ders, which we can positively guarantee
fast colors, for sc. We do it, and offer a
selection from 500 dozen. For the
special sale the price will be &c each.
Of course we have better qualities, but
we can find no space to speak of them.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
FOR a5 CENTS.

Our stock is replete with designs
that are positively selling for soc in
gents furnishing stores in New York.
We speak Of what we can prove. For
the special sale we offer our 35c Hand
kerchiefS for 33c.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
The Man injured at nocIEvIlle.

The name of the IN n injured at Rockville
Friday night by falling OF the train is not
Lane, but j. P. Theo Lang music teacher,
living ut ll24 Eleventh street His mother
and sister left for Rockville early Saturday.
The latest reports from Rockville state that
he is still unconscious, aud his physicians
forbid his removal TO his home here.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
FOR 4s CENTS.

Some of the fancy designs at above
price will frighten our customers, but
as we have to suit all tastes we have all
styles. We certainly have variety
enough, if that is a recommendation.
Our 48c Handkerchiefs for special sale
are 4Ac,
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Y. MI. @. A. Free Leetures.

Prof J. j. Darlington, of the bar association,
will give a pular lecture on the subject OF
Contracts" in the Young Mems Christian
association rooms this evening at 7;45 o'clock.
Mr.. Darlington is an interesting speaker and
young men would do well to take advantage
of this opportunity of hearing him.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
FOR as CENTS

We assert without fear of contradiction
that our assortment is unsurpassed any
where, not only as regards variety of
styles, but for superiority of material.
The New Paris styles are narrow hem
stitched borders in variegated colors.
We had to buy 500 dozen of these in
order to import direct. We shall offer
our 25c Handkerchiels for Feb. IS, 20,
and 81 at &C each.
National Republican., 1884-02-25

A TORPID liver, q stomach out of order, digestive
apparatus weak. and the brain, in consequence of
these disorders over sensitive to exertiOn or to
any unusual circumstance. and the formula for
"crank" is complete. Ayers Pills will rouse mp
the liver, regulate the functions of the stomach
aud bowels, the tired brain will be relieved, and
The hpRl resnmn lis MnnLnl leYnl.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Anniversary Week
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE !
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Four years ago to-day we first asked the patronage
of the Washington public. For the kind treatment
we have since received at their hands we pro-
foundy grateful. We point only to past efforts as
the earnest of what may be expected of us in the
future. Not being infallibe we cannot always make
the lowest prices on Dry Goods but SHALL here
tofore make it rule to guarantee prices every
article we SELL which that if unntention-
ally Qyercharge at any time you can have the price
in full refunded to you, thus always enabling you to
purchase at the lowest price We have made pur-
chases this spring, daily arriving especially in
Silk Fabrics and Linen Housekeeping Goods, lower
than ever BEFORE and cordially invite critical examna
ton. Special bargains will be announced from time
to time.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Woman and Her Diseases
Mrs. Johnron,s FunernI.

Is the title of a large illustrated treatise by DR., r
V. Pierce Buff 10, n. y, sent to any address for
three stamps. 1t teacaes successful self treatment.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
BEST HANDKBRCIIIEFS

For 4S, 6S, IS, %, S1.25, and s1.5o
we show "Gems of Partisan Art" A
few words cannot describe a thousand
designs, all equally beautiful. Come
and see them, if only for the pleasure
of admiring them.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
FOR 35 CENTS

Our assortment will surprise you and so
will the quality we offer for that price.
1t surprised even ourselves. We have
never before given such value for 35c.
For the special sale we offer them at
3Sc each.
National Republican., 1884-02-25

RATHER cynical lady, somewhtt OF hirt, says
most men, like colds, are very easily caught but
Dr. Bulls Cough syrup viii cur" any cold low.
ever stubborn 1t may be. Price. 2j cents.
National Republican., 1884-02-25
Sanm's.
3 AU MS
GREAT BOOK SALE.
DAYS OFFER
$4,000 Worth of Books for Less than Half Publishers Prices

The only opportunity Complete Library money.
publications.
Full Line Prayer Books Hymnas Bibles &C., astonishing
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11

OF ali the useless occupations,
that of crying over split milk is the
most useless, and hence we fit our
selves to that common sense philoso
ply which accepts the situation,
with the hope that it will.aH work
out for the best yet. In our, efforts
during the campaign we did what
we saw to be to the best interests Of
our people, and we have no regrets,
having acted from honorable con
victions of our duty, but the result
has been fixed and we don't, propose
to sit down and pout or waste time
in useless quarrel over the past.
That can be utilized only as it has
lessons for the future, and no body
will doubt for moment but what it
has these, and such as ought to be
thoroughly memorized and analyzed
with a view to future utility. The
very last thing to do is to criminate
and recriminate. Let the future
have your attention. 1t will need it.
Here the work has to be done to re-
pair the past, il any wrong has been
done. Matters just ahead are too
important to allow of more than just
enough time to summarize the past
for future use. Let the columns be
closed up. Good generalship makes
no provisions for hating by the way
to weep over what might have been.
1t always seeks to close up ranks
and march forward with redoubled
courage and energy. Let this be
the motto of the democracy of Pope
county. Perhaps after all, review
ing the results of the late election in
the light Of their footing on the state
ticket, there may be more real de-
votion to the democratic party
among the ranks Of the brothers of
freedom, and especially that portion
claiming to be democrats, than is
accredited to them. Let us listen
TO the counsel then to put aside dis
sentions. crush the least disposition
to wrangle, let the past bury its dead.
Close up our columns and hoist our
banners for glorious march to VIC
tory in November.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11

ley Rozzells ! found with his pin
bags in good practice and In the
confidence 81 the people, located az
Denver, 4 village Of two hundred In
habitants, which had sprung up in
place Of the solitary old Dry Ponds
postofIlce, and which comprises
plenty Of stores, two bricks among
them, big steam grist and saw
mill, fine school, two physicians
Drs. Munday and Rozzell, and other
etceteras. Mr.. John A. Foil also
found at the head OF Newton High
school IN ASSOCIATION with Mr.. } G.
Clapp, our old teacher, and others in
other honorable spheres. Maj. s.
Nj. Finger, my old teacher and frienu,
associated with Mr.. Clapp when /
left in charge Of the school. fonad
on the state ticket for State Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, and
Of course will be elected. for he has
yet to be beaten and he
has been called to pub
lie place several times. North
Carolina never had a more faithful
or efficient officer than M al. Finger,
and his efforts have already been
largely felt in the public advantage
of his section and the state at large.
Politically the old North State is all
right, and almost certain for Cleye-
land and Hendricks, and the demo
cratic state ticket. Republicans APP
pear to be q little crest fallen while
the democrats are jubilant and hope
full. A thousand other things crowd
upon me to say, but haven't time
nor space here, more than to allude
to the sad fact that the grave yard
around the sacred old church Of my
youth had been enlarged, and sever
al of my loved ones left in health
had been laid to sleep there with
only mound to greet me at my
coming. At the old church, too, l
saw more new faces than old ones.
What changes few brief years
bring about! With these changes
before my eyes it saddened me to
say good bye to the old home again,
knowing that few years more
would bring others which would
still separate me further from the as
sociations Of my childhood.
J. f. M.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11

SABIN, Senator, and ome.time
chairman of the national republican
committee, pirates about "dignifying
American labor" through the repub-
lican policy of protection. And this
same man has grown rich by EN-.
ploying Minnesota's criminal con.
victs at twenty five cents per day,
bringing the products of this slave
labor in competition with the fab
RIGS of the honest artisan. This
sort of thing is dignifylng American
labor with vengeance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11
Mortgage Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that | will on
the 18th day of October, 1884, sell AZ
public cutlery, to the highest bidder,
between the hours prescribed by law
for judicial sales, at the courthouse
door In Pope county, Ark, for cash III
hand, the following described lands
ne sw and NV "a S e a sec. ~
To. 8 n r 20 w containing 50 acres
more or less. Situated about two mlies
northwest of Dover, Ark. Said SAFE
being made by virtue of u certain mort
gage deed with power of sale executed
and delivered TO the undersigned oy
Belle Parsons Oct. 5th, 1888, upon salu
land to secure the payment OF certain
note for tho purchase money Thereon,
said note given by said Belle Parsons
TO the undersigned bearing even date
with said mortgage, being for the sum
of 800, due March l, 1884, bearing IN
terest from maturity at 10 per cent.per
annum till paid, and in the payment oil
which default has been made. Sept >
1884. MARY STANFORD,
Mortgage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11
What Shall the Harvest BE?

The summer Is ended-What whall
the harvest be? Ii you have sown
literally you will reap richly. But II
that the next 1.-THE l73d)
Grand Monthly Drawing of The Louis.
lana State Lottery will happen on
Tuesday, October l4th, 1SSl--full infor.
nation of can be had Of NJ. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La, At the drawing
(the 171st) of August l2th, among the
results, the following IS reported: No
Is, 1865 drew the first capital of $4,000.
1t was sold i'll fifths--one was held by
Eugene Gaudins, No. 23l st. Peters
ST., New Orleans; another by Mr.. Louis
Seymour. of Memphis, now employed
as carpenter at the Grand Cotton Ex-
position Buildip & at New Orleans. No.
53, sos drew second capital prize of
s25, 900, sold in New York. No. 29,S62
drew third capital prize of $40, 900, sold
in fifths-tvgo to MIR. 4. S. Tutwiler, OF
Sanford FL a., collected through Column
bus miss. ms. and Banking Co. Ths
fourth capital prizes of $4,000 each
went to Nos. ! .157 and So ,475, sold In
fractional parts hither and yon, among
others two-fifths to A. Is. Glover, No.
20 5. Compton Ave-, st. Louis, Mos
one-fifth to Mr.. Louis 5. Day, of New
Haven, Conn, and to other parties 10
Washington, ID. c., and In New Or
leans, La. But here we will rest Tor
period. Go be continued indefinitely
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11
RUssELLvILLr. ARK, September 6

RUssELLvILLE, ARK, September 6.
The result of the election in this
{ Pope) county was surprise TO ev
cry one. Two years ago the county
was democratic by 1000 and now she
goes Tor Toby for representative $50
change of 1850 votes in two years.
Many counties in the State went the
same way. There has not been a
straightout democrat elected to the
legislature from TT. Smith to Little
Rock whereas two years ago they
were all democrats. 1t seems as if
the days Of democracy in Arkansas
were numbered.
The above Is taken from the Globe
Democrat, which as everybody
knows, is one the most rabid repub.
lican papers In the United States,
and it was reported to that Journal
by a good solid republican. The
democratic Brothers of Freedom Can
see now how their republican friends
use them and class them as republi
cans in their reports. They give
out the result of the election as re-
publican victory and seem to rejoice
themselves as though it really was.
They even speak of the days of de.
mocracy in Arkansas being number
ed. This is what republicans were
fighting for of course, and they seek
by this system of false impressions
to boost up failing republican pros
poets in other sections Of the coun-
try. 1t is but necessary, however,
TO analyze the vote little to see
how fiimsy the foundation for re-
publican Joy, and how ridiculous the
claim of republican success.
The total vote two years ago IN
this county was 2440, Of which the
republicass polled for Slack 600 or
just 4-600ths more than fourth
of the whole vote cast. This year
the total is 3107 and the republicans
polled TIC for BoIes, or just 3-776ths
more than one. fourth OF the vote
cast. Now, the latter fraction hap
pens to be smaller than the first,
which in point of actual fact shows
that much falling off from the re
publican strength in the county.
Now, we submit with all their loud
mouthed pretentlon and chicanery,
that it would take new style of
philosopher to show where the
grounds for republican joy comes in,
unless it be as in the case of the boy
who was willing to take fifty lashes
on his own back in order to see an
other boy get twenty-five. 1t gives
them occasion, and they are not slow
10 use II, to brute abroad by subtle
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-09-11

IF the average voter IN this cam
paign cannot find a ticket to suit
him he must be very particular and
hard to please indeed. There is the
Cleveland ticket, the Blaine ticket,
the Butler ticket, the Subsidy Pome-
roy ticket, and the Belva Lockwood
ticket. If he is at all perplexed in
making his choice the best way for
him TO settle it is to take the first
named, especially as the candidate
is a plain, common sense man who is
a reformer bv instinct.