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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-22
A FAIR DIsTILLRR.


IArkansaw Trayeler.1
Miss Bette Smith, of Fentress
county, Tenn, has been arrested on
charge of illicit distilling, and has been
taken to Nashville. She is said to be
handsome and accomplished, and is
supposed to have written that wild and
stirring romance: "The Blue. II eaded
Sap-Sucker, or the Rock Where the
Juice Ran Out" Colonel Harvey
Mathss, editor of the Memphis Leader,
says that Miss Smith is undoubtedly
the author of the story. This is a
startling revelation in Tennessee. At
one time Colonel Mathes offered So, 900
for the discovery OF the author.
When Miss Smith was arraigned be-
fore the United States Court she con-
Quoted herself with such grace and dig.
nifty that the polite old Judge, deeply
impressed, arose and made her q pro.
found bow.
Miss Smith," said the Judge, ito
see you in this awful predicament seri.
ously touches me-"
1T does me, too, Judge"
"How old are you?"
Judge. you should not ask such a
question, but | will tell you. / am
two years older than my married sister,
who was married before she was as old
as | am. She has been married eight
cen months and still speaks well of her
husband. Now, how old am T."
II can not tell. ]"
II an not to blame for your mathe.
matical inefficiency."
"Why did you go into the business
of illicit distilings"
because wanted to make whisky"
II suppose so. How long have you
been distiller!"
Ever since was l6 years DID,"
when were you l6 years old,"
The year my father died."
What year was that"
THE year my Uncle Henry moved
to Texas.
Miss Smith, you are woman, but
! insist that you shall answer my ques-
tions. Remember that if convicted of
this awful charge. you will be sent to
the penitentiary. What did you do
with the whisky you made!"
"sold it,"
"Who bought it,"
well. Judge, it would be rather
hard to tell who bought it all Some
time ago party of gentlemen came out
into my neighborhood to hunt deer.
The party got out of whisky. but found
it difficult to buy any. After while
| told man il he would put his jug
down on dollar and go away he might,
when he came back. find it full Of
whisky. He did so.
Would you know the mani"
"Oh, yes. sir: | recognized him in q
moment. You are the man, Judge. y
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-22
1T rs A FA(,T.
GREATEST ON EARTH.

CUTicURA REsEDiEs are the greatest medi-
cines on earth. Had the worst case OF Salt
Rheum in the country. My mother had it
twenty years, and in fact died from it, be-
lieve CUrcURA would have saved her life. My
arms, breast and head were covered for three
years, which nothing relieved or cured until
used the CU'IcURA REsoLvEsr, internally, and
CUT cURA and CUuCURA SOAP, externally.
j. W. ADAMS, Newark, o.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-22
GREAT BLOOD MEDICINES.

The half has not been told as to the great
curative powers of the CUrIcURA REMEDIES.
have paid hundreds of dollars for medicines to
cure diseases of the blood and skin, and never
found anything yet to equal the CuTIcURA REM
edies. CHAS. A. WILLIAMS,
Providence, X. l.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-22
NHTTT is THE TIME a
NUW TO CgRE
SKIN HUM0RS. II

IL is at this season. when the Pores are
clogged and the Blood and Perspiration are
laden with impuritieS, that disfgurfng Humors
humiliating Eruptions, Itching Tortures, Salt
Rheum or Eczema, Psoriasis, letter, Ringworm,
Baby Humors, scrofula, Scrofuious Sores, Alb.
scesses and Discharging Wounds, and every
species of Itching, Scaiy and Pimply Diseases OF
the Skin and Scalp, are most speedily and
economically cured by the CUrIcUA REMEDIES.
1T is A FACT.
Hundreds of letters in our possession COPIES
OF which may be had by return maiD are our
authority for the assertion that Skin, Scalp,
and Blood Humors, whether scrofulous, inher-
tied or contagious. may NOW be permanently
cured by CUTIcuRA REsoLvEsr the new Blood
Purifier, internally, and CUTIcuRA and CUTIss
cURA Soar, the great Skin Cures and Beauti
fers, externally, in one-half the time and ex-
pense of any other season.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-22

sg MEALS AT ALL HOURS. "a
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

compact body three feet in heighth We
are told. Many ofthe suits she instituted.
Mrs daines carried on to triumphant de-
elslons, with the will and the brain Of
hero The last case, the appeal of the
city Of New Orleans before the Supreme
Court involves about two million dollars
worth of property. Had she lived two
years longer this case, in proper succession,
would have been brought to trial. Her death
will doubtless change all bearings concern
ing it. For her, the strong forcible spirit,
now disembodied, has, we trust, with gentle
humility, bowed before the High Tribunal
of the Universe, acceding with faith and
love to that unerring Judgment.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24


At meeting held at the St. Charles Ho-
+" y New Orleans, the generous women of
a. l1' Sl'y are coming forward to the aid of
\, \ 1 lSs strong sisters of other states. One
A.. W. aaliy journals of that city affirms
, ~ n' women of New Orleans say to their
|, na,a We come to you with all the
'ro o'4' We can command, and God willing
,nds WORK shall be known throughout the
ron,. All honor to the New Orleans
. ,tn,,n. t is true and noble spirit that
.spirit ,,1 :. 'n'n' But can States as public
rsc.ivsl = our own, permit such aid to be
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

LOT this to be permitted-Chi Justice
N MeAda@, Of the New York City Court de.
elded that the official acts of Miss Turner
are valid, and that her right to the office
cannot ca be questioned. The Legislature of
New York has given women authority to
serve as school officers. Mayhsp the time
is coming in that great state when woman
may honorably support herself, and those
dependent upon her, in any position which
she is comPetent,to fill, without legal re-
strictions being placed in her way.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

Long years have passed since Mrs. Myra
CLARK Gaines first lifted her head, which
calumny and misfortune-for brief ne.
rlod-had bowed with grief and a panied
sense OF wrong. Lifting it, she then re-
solved firmly and patiently to confront the
accusers of her mother. With this resolve
the brave and dauntless spirit of the wo-
man arose, the spirit that through year after
year of perplexity, of opposition, of accuse
ton held firmly to the claim she believed to
be her own. The woman was small, she
was plain, she lacked the exterior charm
which is SO pleasing when allied to mental
power. But yet powerful force of char
acter was hers, courageous and vital en-
ergy that was Napoleonic in its strength.
This held her mind firm in its purpose.
While judges, juries, indeed all the habitues
Of the various high legal tribunals of the
land, viewed the untiring force of character,
which this woman quietly brought to her
aid, with unbounded amazement.
The sad news of Mrs. Gaines death will
surprise and greve many a vide circle Of
friends; friends which her bright, kindly
and vivacious disposition had securely won.
She was always the central figure in society,
always well-informed, and entertaining in
conversation though her small features were
plain, and her face deeply wrinkled and
drawn by the sorrows and cares of her life.
Yet this brilliant woman had always a
kindly smile for her friends, and was also
an excellent friend, gentle, charitable and
genial to all. Death in removing her drew
from the world one of its choicest spirits.
The litigations which had become a leg
acy to her from her parents, filed in man
uscript in the Office Of the clerks Of the Su-
preme Court, measured as they are piled
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

We clip the following account of an
English journalist who will doubtless be
heard in all American cities during the
coming spring.
Mr.. George Augustus Sala, who begins
in Boston, this week, lecture tour which
will reach around the world is known to
readers Of English all the world over. He
has been aptly called the foremost repre-
sentative of the lighter side of modern
journalism. From this it is not to be in
ferred that Mr.. Sala has led the ranks of
those men in newspaper life who treat all
subjects, no matter what their nature, with
frivolous speech or sneering comment. His
gayety has never been otherwise than timely
and tasteful, while his exceptional talents
and abilities have always been directed for
the edifcation of his readers. Though
happily blest with the power to carry him
self with freedom, anywhere and with any
body, he is not to be counted with the Boz
hemians of literature A voracious reader,
he has given to those who read his writings
the best results of his extensive and varied
studies, His eyes are sharp, and he we'll
knows how to use them, as he has shown
in two delightful series Of urban pictures,
"Twice Round the Clock and ''The Streets
Of the World" All bis life he has been
worker, from the days Of his youth, when
he drew caricatures Of political and other
passing events, through the periods when
he was constant contributor to House
hold Words and All the Year Round, and
later when the illustrated London News
received from him his weekly instalmsnts
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

ID , eons that the fact is being recognized
pants s0,nsn are individuals requiring
piaat m, ,i's and an income for the purpose
being Of ' tb as well as any human
Eas ap,oia mem ALL Miss Jennie Turner
erpor F I T.s a notary public by the Gov
Roldipg ssT York y and the legality Of her
'onaa VI, iFSn offioe being questioned-a
~ Too a ia an inoome-paying office there
strong armed Office. seekers
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

we hops all subscribers not having re-
cs'Seo the LADIES JOURNAL will acquaint
US with the fact. We are careful in our
mailing and the JOURNALS thus mailed,
should safely reach their destination.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24
MARY ". L0UGHBOR0UGH,
Associate Writers.

Ladies in business enterprises can find With this journal
RIaAL RATES Of Advertising
Advertisements or subscriptions and matter intended for the
nhnns Of our paper, We desire addressed
ARKANSAS LADIES' JOURNAL. !.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-24

ehave received the poem entitled The
Answered Prayer" written especially for
the LADIES JOURNAL. We will shortly
give tito our readers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04
Remarkable Escape.

Miss Mary A., DALEY, of Turk
hammock, Pa, was afflicted for six
years with Asthma and Bronchitis,
during which time the best physi-
clans could give no relief. Her
life was despaired of, until in last
October she procured a bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, when
immediate relief was felt, and by
continuing its use for a short time
she was completely cured, gaining
in flesh SO lbs in few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain
cure Of all Throat and Lung dis
eases can be had at Jacob Geigers
Drug Store. Large Bottles $l.0O.
WHILE cotton may still be
king, there is a disposition to claim
that the COW is the queen of the
day. The story is going the
rounds about a little girl in Colo
RADIO whose father gave her a COW
on the day on which she was born.
She is now twelve years old and
owns $4,000 worth of cattle, all
descended from that animal.
"A SINGLE cattle ranch in Wy
oming embraces one million acres.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

The prevalence Of pneumonia
in New York City was not checked
by the pleasant weather of last
week, 142 persons having died from
it for the week ending Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

WHILE funeral cortege was
proceeding along one of the high
ways of Egg Harbor City, N. j., a
few days ago, the horses attached
to the hearse took fright and dash
ed off throwing the coffin into the
street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04
ALEXANDRIA, LA,
Mich. 81, 1855. J
Pursuant to call of the Mayor
the City Council met this day at 4
o'clock p. m. Present:
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
E. We'll,
J. F. Garner,
Dennis Kelly,
Jonas Rosenthal.
Absent
L. B. Barnard.

Inc OD)ect OF tne meetlhS nav
ing been explained by the Mayor,
the following preamble and reso-
lutions were, on motion unanimous
ly adopted:
Whereas, The Mayor and City
Council of the City of Alexandra
having received an invitation from
the committee of the "Convention
on the Improvement of the Western
Waterways" to attend and partici-
pate in meeting to be holden in
the City of New Orleans on tie 7th
and 9Th of April, to take such &C
ton as in their Judgment might
tend to add to its success, and the
said meeting having for its object
the passage of the River and Har-
Dor Bill by Congress at its next
session, and the question being
deemed one of vital Importance to
the residents of the Mississippi and
Red River Valleys, and the Conn
Gil being in full sympathy with the
objects sought to be accomplished
by said meeting; therefore be it
Resouled, That the Mayor be and
he is hereby authorized to appoint
twelve delegates to represent the
City of Alexandria and its interests
at the said meeting at New Orleans
on the above mentioned dates.
In compliance with the forego-
ing resolutions the following dele
gates were appointed: Edward We'll,
j.. F. Garner, L. B. Baynard,
Dennis Kelley, J. Rosenthal, mem
bers City Council. Hon. Thos. G.
Manning, Judge W. F. Blackman,
Capt. james G.. White, Hon. R. p.
Hunter, s. Cullen, DR.. j. S. Fish
and Henry S. Gossens.
Resolued further, That each Of
the delegates SO appointed be and
they are hereby authorized to name
a proxy or alternate in the event of
their inability to attend.
On motion the Board adjourned.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04
Henry L. Biossat, Business Manager

The wheat crop prospects OF
the Northwest are not promising,
and the yield will, it is claimed,
fall below that of 1883.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04
TAX SALES
City of Alexandria, La, VS.. Delin.
quent Tax Debtors.

NUOAV Ao0 ~SSVV4Cs
By VIRTUE of the authority veste
in me by the Constitution and law
of the State of Louisiana and ord
nances of the City of Alexandra
La, l will sell at the Mayors otfic'
in which the Mayors Court is hel,
within the legal hours for judicis
sales, beginning at IL o'clock 4
NJ, on
SATURDAY, the 4th day Of April
A. d., 1885,
and continuing on each succeedin
day until sales are completed, q
immovable property on which take
are due to the City of Alexandra
La, to enforce collection Of take
assessed in the year 1884, togeth'
with interest thereon from the 81
day of December, 1884, at the raj
of one per cent. per month unit
paid, together with all costs -
Anperson, Sam, stock, etc.. l 8
Carnal, Mary, Lot and i'm
provements in lower SUBJ
urbs .................. 2 9
Carnal, Sol. stock ........ l :
Cockerille, DR.. A., Square
80 and impts. bounded by
St. James, Winn aud 4th
and 5th streets; also lot
in upper suburbs, taxes Of
1882, 1883 and 1884. SIS 4
Despallier, Judy, Lot l, So.
IL, and impts. boundedby
property Of We'll, I'd and
Madison streets. ....... 3 {
Elgee, Mrs. Est. Lot 1, 50.
So, bounded by Lee and
Seventh streets and prop
erty of MacManus and
MOSS. ...... ..... D
,itz, j. H., House and lot
in upper suburbs, Alexan-
ara ....... .......' D
Cuisine, Mary, Lots l and
4, square As and impts.,
bounded by 9th, 9TH and
DeSoto streets and Meth
odist church; square 70
and impts. bounded by 9th
10th and Winn streets.... 10
Henry, Wade One acre Of
ground lower suburbs of
Alex'a, bounded by prop
erty of Carr and Britt
Taxes 1882 and 1888. -. 2
johnson, Nicholas Stock.
Kerrigan, p. L. lot and i'm
provements in upper sub
urbs. 5 [
Legras, NJ. A. part of lots 3
and 4, square 40 and i'm
provements, bounded by
Lee, St. James and 9th
streets. 3 {
Legras, VIM. NJ, lot 2, 50.
40, and impts, bounded
St. James and 5th streets
and property of Kelly and
Kelsey. Z I;
Legras, Mary E, lots l and
2, square "A, bounded by
9TH, Murray and DeSoto
streets, and property Of
Perley ................ 3 {
Mayer, Solomon Est. lots l
and 4, square 20 and i'm
provements, bounded by
Murray, 4th and 5th SITS,
and property of Eliza
Murray; lots / and 3 So.
IL, on I'd street; lot and
impts Hilburn place.. 20 {
Mills, Laura lot in square
lower suburbs and impts,
bounded by property of
Riley and Carr, I'd and
Bellier streets. ........ 2 {
Severns, 7. J. part of lot 8
and impts SO. 60, bounded
by 9th and Murray streets
and PROPERTY Richardson g {
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

The Red River and Coast
Line Company are out in a circular
to their patrons, or more properly
speaking all those who signed
contracts with the said firm in
1884, "whooping them up" for ship
ping their freight on St. Louis boats
from St. Louis, instead of consign-
Jug to their company in New Or
leans, there to be brought up Red
River on steamers belonging to
their line. Whilst they claim no
right, nor do they presume to say
where people shall buy their goods
yet they think il proper that under
existing contracts all Red River
freigh. should be shipped on the
Red River and Coast Line boats.
In our opinion their demand is just
and proper and should be needed
by all who signed contracts with
the Red River and Coast Line in
he year 1854.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

THE champion eater, and per-
haps drinker (of water), too, seems
to be a tramp, who according to a
Boston paper, ate at the Maiden
Police Station one day recently ga
hard tack and drank Is pints Of
water.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

The little town of Paris, Ten
nessee, has reason to feel proud.
Both the United States Senators,
Harris and Jackson, Assistant Sec
rotary of State Porter and Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Atkins, all
hail from that city.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

NASsON, John, Physician and
~ Surgeon. Office at residence,
At the head of Beauregard street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-04-04

We acknowledge the receipt
Of limited pass to the Worlds
Exposition, for which we return
thanks, as also an invitation from
Mr.. G. j. Barrow, U. S. Commits
sioner of Louisiana, requesting our
presence on Louisiana day. We
will use every effort to be present.
SUPERINTENDENT of Public
Education, Warren Easton, has is
sued a circular from which we learn
that FIVE days session of the
teachers Institute will be held in
this Town, commencing on May
18th and ending on the 18th.
Two sessions will be held each day,
viz: from 9 o'clock in the morning
until noon, and from 3 o'clock un-
til 5 o'clock in the afternoon as the
circular states these teachers insti-
iutes, it is intended, shall be short
normal school sessions, for the ben
eft of those who are now engaged
in teaching in the public schools.
They will be devoted to the consid-
Grafton of the theory and practice
Of teaching and school management
and Improvement in the methods of
teaching the various branches of
studies pursued by the public
schools Of the state.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07

At a meeting of the Gem City Steam
Fire Engine Company on Thursday eve
ming, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Foreman, F. N. Marvick; Assistant
Foreman, Geo. J. Zehnbaur; Foreman
Hose, Peter Rice; Assistant Foreman
Hose, A. L. Jones; Secretary, g. A. Ere
ret; Treasurer, G. w. Lansing; Engineer,
John DeMontmcllin.
Mr.. Pierre D'A Pratt was re-nominat-
ed for the position of secretary, but de-
clined in favor Of Mr.. Freret, whereupon
the company rendered him a vote of
thanks for his faithful discharge Of the
duties of the office for the past two years.
The above gentlemen are all expert
enced firemen, and under their official
guidance the "Gem City" company will
no doubt continue to flourish and grow
in prosperity.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07

One man who has been in the habit of
standing on the street and making indie
cent remarks about ladies who happened
to pass by, was given lesson yesterday
that he win probably be some time in
forgetting. Several days since two
young girls were walking along the
street when this fellow tried to attract
their attention, and, failing, made sew
eral remarks, which q bystander re-
ported to the father of the young ladies,
who has since been on the lookout for
the would-be 'masher." Yesterday,
about noon he caught him on the wharf,
when the father proceeded to give him a
thorough thrashing with cowhide. The
gentleman laid the blows on vigorously,
when the fellow begun to yen and took
to his heels, making such excellent time
as to soon get beyond the sting of the
cowhide. He attempted to get war
rant for the arrest of the gentleman, but
was advised to let the matter drop.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07

not violation of the ordinance; and if
SO, is the police allowed to determine, in
such cases, whether or not they viii
make an arrest? Possibly the t'dudy"
appearance of the young gentlemen
overawed our sable knight of the star
and club. There should be no disorimi-
nation; let all infraciions of the law be
punished by whoever committed.
Captain Lucas is putting the finishing
touches to his new boat-house, which is,
perhaps, the handsomest and best APP
pointed place of the kind on the river.
The second story is handsomely finished
for club and dance room, which will,
no doubt, be in frequent demand by the
young people OF the city. The lower
story will be used for the storage Of row.
boats and boat supplies, and, altogether,
the Captain is about as well fixed for bu-
siness as any man ia his line in the state.
We are glad to chronicle the advent OF
still another frst-class firm which identi-
| fies itself with Palatka's future. Messrs.
Hudnall 6 yatterlin, who oIen to-day
| in the Moragne Block full line of boots
and shoes, offer to their customers {
stock purchased in the light Of long ex
perience in Sanford and Orlando, where
they have always been recognized a
leaders in the specially to which they de
vote themselves and their energies, w
bid them welcome to Palatka, as we d.
to all newcomers. under the firm convic
ton that there is ample room for all.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
Notice.

In the matter of the Estate OF A H. Johns,
Notice is hereby given that I will apply to
the honorable county judge of Putnam county
Florida, in the town OF Paatka, on March 25th,
ed lands lying and being in Putnam county,
Florida, which belong to said estate to:wit:
Lots Number one Cd and two (2) in section
fourteen Q4 and lot number five % in section
eleven I'D township number nine 80 south of
range number twenty-three C23) east contain
ing one hundred and thirty-twO (132) acres
more or less.
Said sale being made for distribution among
the heirs and settlement of the estate.
February oath, 1885. J. NJ JOHNS,
Executor of the Estate of A. H. Johns, late Of
Bradford county, Florida, deceased
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
Countr Commissioners Meetlng.

County Commissioners Meeting.
Yesterday the board of county conf
missioners were in session at the court
house. There was no county business of
importance transacted, except awarding
the contract for building the bridge across
Johns Branch, ON the Peninsula, to Mr..
VIM. Perry, for the sum Of $500.
Plans and specifications for the build
ing for the offices of the county judge
and county clerk, were submitted by
Messrs. Joseph & Husson and Sam. j.
Barstow, architects, and the president of
the board was authorized to examine
them and report on the same at next
regular meeting.
Numerous petitions were received and
read applying for new roads and fo1
rebate of taxes.