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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30
NOTICE
ALEXANDRIA, La, J
Sept. IS, 'S5. {

Sept. 2s, 's5. I
BIDS for the building of the Alex.
andria Charity Hospital according
to plans and specifications to be
seen at the office of NJ. c.. Moselev,
President, will be received until
October 3lst, 1885
Payments for accepted bid to be
made in State warrants.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
MIREs RosESrHAL,
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30
The Art Of Getting Vigorous

II al VI UtCIluS vigorous
Is comprised in one very simple
piece of advice, improve digestion.
No elaborate system of dietetics is
needed. If you lack vigor, use
Systematically that pleasant promo
ter of it, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. If you take this hint, and do
not commit any excuses, there is
no reason why you should not gain
in strength, appetite and weight -
Hosts Of whilom invalids are to-
day building a foundation for years
Of vigorous health with this sound
and thorough rcnovator Of a dilapi.
dated physique and falling energy.
Dyspepsia is eradicated by it, and
the constitution fortified against
disorders to which, if it were ex-
posed, it must surely succumb-
notably malarial fever. Rheuma.
tism, inactivity of the kidneys and
bladder, nervousness, and their va
rious symptoms, disappear when it
is used with persistency, not aban-
doned after a brief and irregular
trial.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

Phil Thompson, of Kentucky,
says Carlisle will be next Speaker,
Donelson, doorkeeper, Ledom, SER
geant alarms, and General Clark,
clerk. Regarding the civil service,
Mr.. Thompson says he and the ma
.jority of Democ rats voted for the
bill with the idea that it would
prevent involuntary contributions.
: Times-D emocl;at.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

sing many unused to the experience
to spend the better part of the day
indoors. The rain was accompa.
MED by a small cyclone, which,
however, was very limited in its
scope, doing no danger beyond un-
roofing a few dwellings and demol-
ishing a few shade trees and shrub
berry. Monday night we experien-
ced the first cold snap, which prov
ed a welcome innovation.
The recent floods and the serious
effects produced thereby have pro-
voked a lively interest in the sub
ject of the inefficient drainage sys-
TEN of the city. Tuesdays Pica-
yme contained a lengthy and inter-
esting paper on that matter from
Mr.. Samuel D. Peters, civil engi-
neer, end it is hoped his well-timed
and valuable suggestions will be
duly considered and promptly acted
upon by the proper authorities, who
have too long delayed action there
on, or the chief thoroughfares will
shortly become less inviting and as
ia'passable as the most neglected
country lanes.
Last Tuesday was the occasion
of a notable social event, the mar
rage of Mr.. P. H. Hynson, of your
Parish, and Miss sallle NJ. Brady,
of this city. The happy event took
place at the residence of the brides
aunt, Mrs. NJ. E. Talliaferro, on
Eighth street. The gallant groom
is to be congratulated upon his Sc
lection, one who will serve to
brighten and adorn his home, while
the fair bride has placed her future
in the keeping of one of Rapides'
most worthy and estimable young
mon. The happy couple left on
the evening train for home. 10
them your correspondent extends
hearty good wishes for a peaceful
journey DER life's titful sea.
May all their future lives
Know Daught of grief or sorrow,
And may each happy day but bring
A brighter on the morrow.
Despite the unfavorable weather,
the paving of St. Charles avenue
proceeds slowly and surely, and,l
when completed, New Orleans can
boast n of the best and smoothest
drives in the country.
Building, repairing and repaint-
ing are still the order of the day,
adding greatly to the appearance of
the city and furnishing employment
to many worthy members of the Ia
Dor element. IANrHE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

Il WOMEN are everywhere using
ind recommending Parker's Tonic
because they have learned from ex-
perience that it speedily overcomes
dependency, indigestion, pain or
weakness i'll the back or kidneys,
and the other troubles peculiar to
the sex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

Flour, $3.50 the best, Choice.
Pork, standard, at s11 per barrel.
Meal, So per barrel.
Bacon, 7 cents per pound.
Dry Salt Meat, 81 cents per pound.
Choice Hams, III cents.
Sugar, from 6 to II cents.
Rice, A to 6 cents.
Coffee, 81 to 13t cents.
Lard, in %tierces, y cents, in cans
from 3 to so pounds, s cents.
Soap, at $3.50 per box.
Soda, 6 cents per pound.
Buckets, Is cents each.
Brooms, Is cents each.
Bagging, III cents per yard.
Ties, S1.45 per bundle.
Salt, 81 per sack.
Shot, s1.65 per sack.
Oil, Is cents per gallon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

The British Bible Society is
sued a New Testament at two cents
a copy. In nine months 100000
have been sold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

"A DRUGlf ST of Lancaster,
Mass, has taken a contract to keep
tie stately old elms of that town
free from canker worms for a year
at twenty-five ce nts per tree. There
are about 400 pf the trees in all,
and if lie does not succeed he is to
get no money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

During the past few weeks there has been in all the Eas.ern H., 81
a tendency to advance the price Of Cotton and Wooden goods, an anAes
styles Of both have already been advanced from 5 to n pr cmt Al =
view Of this, we wish to call your attention to the fact that orr nayr1al =
acre all made prior to any adraun, and when the largest Weld f pme s9
War, was expected from the Cotton crop in this and adjoining parsh Nc
and were so great in extent that we will be enabled to supplv al domsu y
for some time at old prices. We would also state here that our stocls y
larger and more varied and complete than ever before, and at the any, y
time remind the trade tat ue are nearer to them than any other market, and and
that they can get goods from us at smaller expense than from anywbara, oaA
and lastly that we guarantee the price Of every article We sell to hs @,
it can be bought in the United States. Our stock <e much larger than.
the consumption demands. Our goods MUST BE SOLD! We ara .l y.
ashamed to append our prices. :
A. EF;vNr A ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

SOME of the camels taken to
Texas in ante-war days, with a
view to breeding them for army
transportation contracts, have per-
petuated themselves in a herd in
Bastrop county, where showmen
make frequent purchases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

PLATINUM wire a be drawn
so limo that it is no longer visible
to the "naked" eye, and can only
be felt. 1t can be seen with a
magnifying glass when the wire is
held against white paper. 1t is
s rsea nd in telescopes and similar in
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30
Henry L. Biossat, Business Manager

-BANQUErs given by Court Off
Gals in China sometimes reach sew
enty-hve cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30
A. HEYMAN

Calicoes, 81 to 81 cents per ward.
Drilling, 81 cents per yard.
-Four quarter Brown Domestic, 6 Of.
! Brown Domestic, at S cents.
Ten quarter Brown sheeting, Is cts
Ten quarter bleached sheetinp. 10
SOunce Lowells, s. cents per ward.
Tickings, s to Is cents per ward.
Lindseys, s to III cents per ward.
Flannels, white and red and twilled.
from 10 to IS cents per yard.
Blankets, IS cents to $3.50 a pair.
Jeans, 123 to 40 cents per yard.
Dress Goods, s cents up.
Suitings, 129 cents up.
Cashmeres, from 10 to so cents.
Worsted Plaids, s to 20 cents.
Clothing, in suits from $3.50 to sl5
Hats, 25 cts to So for the finest.
Tobacco, 81 to as cents per pound.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

JUMBO, the great elephant, it
is said, had three objects of fear-a
mouse, a cat and a rat. He would
howl at the sight of a cat and shiv-
er at a rat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30
Crescent City Chronicles.
Celebrated Case-DeaWs D0ings-
Exposition Echocs-F'M Flood
Drainage DOts-"Pm's" Prize
MiNOr MATTERS.
New ORLEANS,
Sept. "a, 'S5. !

Dear Democrat
Interest in the Wallace alkup
case was again awakened here by
the advent of a little stranger in
the family of Mrs. Finley, sister of
Minnie, and in whose honor she
has been named. Mrs. Walkup's
counsel have signifed their inten-
ton of pushing her case to trial, it
having been set for October 10th,
the Fall term of the Lyon county
District Court. As there now seems
to be no longer any doubt of the
fair prisoners innocence, she has
become quite a heroine in the minds
Of all classes in Emporia.
New Orleans has suffered the
loss of two prominent citizens this
week. Mr.. II. j. Rivet, who died
Monday night, was a native of St.
Charles Parish, but early removed
to this city and entered the drug
business, in which he was engaged
at the time of his death. He serv-
ed in the Confederate army in Gut
bets Battery, and was engaged in
the famous White League struggle
against the horde of scoundrels who
then infested this city. He was
the founder and President Of the
Tax Payers Association and a
member of the State Constitutional
Convention of 1879
Mr.. Charles L. McVean, whose
death occurred Monday night, was
the well-known Canal street cloth
Ter. Deceased was an active men,
Der of the Continental Guards, who
paid the last fitting honors TO his
memory. He was also connected
with other noted social organiza-
tons. Though reared in a north
ern cline, he was heartily in SYM
with the interests of this sec.
ton of the Union.
Cheering news of the great inter-
est manifested in the New EXPOSE
ton continues to be received from
sections of the country, and it is
no longer a doubtful question as to
its complete success. The most
and noticeable feature is
the interest which has been aroused
throughout the various Parishes of
this State and among the citizens
Of New Orleans, who are now tho.
roughly alive to the lasting bene-
Its to be derived therefrom. Work
IN the grounds is progressing ra-
and the various exhibits are
placed in position. Every
hing will be ready by the opening
lay, which bids fair to be on a
much grander scale than last year.
The steam railway is being pushed
With a vim, and this much desired.
md necessary transportation facil-
ty Will be completed in ample time
Or carrying visitors to and from the
grounds, some of whom are already
n our midst. They; come prepared
. devote a reasonable space of
to viewing the sights, and,
mike last seasons sight-seers, do
.ot expect to go through the big
how with a rush.
It'll = m,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

IT is estimated that foreigners
own about $4,000, 900 acres of land
in this country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-09-30

BUGGIES and WAGONS!
Several Car loads just received-bcing sold at the lowest cash figures.
Warren Corsets a speciality. Ooraline ST. Flexible ST.;
Heath $3.50; Med Corset, 40 cents. Misses Corsets
at all prices. Come and see.
- James Means & Co., guaranteed Shoes in button, tace and GAL.
ter, at So per pair. In boys at 50 per pair. All grades of aides shoes,
from so cents to $3.50 per pair. FURNITURE and TRUNKS in ali
styles and qualities. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17

to calm itself. But this only
seems to make it get all the hotter and
be all the more intolerable. From
other quarters, again. we have very
different reports. There, they tell US.
and the evidence is trustworthy, it will
not show itself sometimes for weeks to-
gether. They knew it is there, or
Whereabouts, from the reflections cast
on the sky. But, as for melting gla-
cier or liquifying an iceberg, no such
effects are forthcoming. This gratifies
Polar bears. no doubt, but can not be
styled impartial behavior. After all,
the Esquimaux are human beings,
which even the best of bears are not.
Still, as the homely saying goes. we
should talk of men only as we know.
Report is liable to be biased in the tran
sit. or unreliable at the source. So. for
ourselves, we ought to speak well of
the great orb. That it does not as a
rule take much notice of us. and that
when. as an exception, it does we
grumble, is neither here nor there.
Our temperature is the finest in the
world, our climate second to none, and
the security of our country from plague.
pestilence. and famine from drought
and flood, earthquake and hurricanes
is the envy of all the inhabited earth.
And for all this we have to thank the
Suu.-LOnlO2 IeEe0r0Dk,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17
Felt and Jersey Webbing.

Felt and silk webbing are the ma
terials of the ready-made bonnets and
hats for plain wear during the autumn,
while fine jet and lead beads are strung
on wires in large trellis-work patterns
for the smarter bonnets to be worn on
dress occasions. The felt bonnets have
smooth cloth-like finish, and are
shown in all the dark cloth colors to be
trimmed with ribbons, wool lace and
the new fancy feather clusters. Chenille
borders in open patterns like lace edge
the brim and crown of felt and velvet
bonnets; there are also applique velvet
figures in dots, stripes and palm leaves
on the brim of dark felt bonnets. A
novelty this season is felt cut in narrow
strips like braid and woven in open
color. making an excellent combina-
ton for demi-season bonnets. Silk ier-
sey webbing is also used for English
hats; it is drawn over felt foundation.
and is woven in seamless shapes, fitting
as smoothly as the jersey bodices; the
brim is covered like the crown, but
needs some velvet as a binding or
facing to relieve the extreme plainness.
The .well-known English walking hats,
with the brim turned up on each side,
are seen in these jersey stuffs. also the
Henri Deux, with the brim closely
rolled upward in front and on each
side, while the very narrow back of the
brim is turned down Harper's Bazaar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17

The boxes are printed at the
curing establishment on job press run
by gas power. The Pews print fifty or
sixty different brands. Other grades of
fish are skinned. boped and cut in two
or three pieces and shipped in larger
boxes. according as ordered. What
becomes of the refuse2 The skins of
the fish are made into glue in Glouces-
ter. 1t is the only glue that will stick
wood to iron. The bones go to the fer
tilizer factory and are disposed of there.
Nothing is lost. and certainly nothing
is left about tue premises. The Glou-
cester men are as careful about their
packing and curing as are the packers
of fruit. 1t is their interest to be so.
There were two or three fishermen at
the wharves, either unloading or ready
to go to the Banks. They were neat
looking vessels. and all of the I ar
rangements for the business showed
the constant care and expenditure
which is demanded to make the bust
ness moderately remunerative. There
are no fortunes made in this business,
said one gentleman. There is not a
rich fisherman in Gloucester" 1t is a
very comfortable looking town. never
theless, and the sound of the hammer
and the click of the trowel indicate
that it is growing. 1t is the headquar-
tiers of the ocean fishing industry
NJ Y. Graphic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17
BARBER SHOPS.

Patrons Enjoying Boon Denied by Their
Brethren in Other Countries.
The truth of this statement was
learned from the barber on North Cal
vert street. who declared that of all the
places on earth the United States was
the best place to get clean, comforta-
BILE shave. This compliment to the
barber shops Of the land of the free was
paid on the strength of the vast inn
provements made in BARRIERS chairs. A
comfortable char bears the same rela-
ton 10 barber shop that a well-draw-
ing stove does to the kitchen. The
pride OF Il barber shop is the chairs.
The barber may be skillful and swift,
the soap pure and fragrant. the brush
easy and gentle. the towels clean and
white, but these altogether could not
atone for the absence of an easy chair.
To the United States belongs the credit
of getting up barber chairs that are as
easy as feather bed.
Among the latest styles of chairs
there are many diversities. There is a
winter chair and a summer chair
Then there is the combination chair,
which possesses some of the features of
both. For summer use the latest fash
ion is a cane-chair. 1t is large and
roomy and affords the greatest ease. A
person can recline in it with as much
comfort as on a lounge. For winter
use there is the upholstered chair.
which is perfect gem for comfort.
The combination chair is reversible.
and can be used in winter and sum-
mer. The more fashionable BARRIERS,
however, do not advocate its use but
prefer a separate chair for winter and
summer use. Many men Just step into
a barber shop to get little rest and
the head bathed. Then the easy chair
acts like charm. The easy chair
has done much for the barber. In
America there is more shaving done at
the barber-shops than in all the bal
ance of the world. In France the bar
Der is engaged by the month, and calls
at the house of the customer to ply his
craft. In England most of the men
shave themselves. Nowhere in Europe
can you find an easy and comfortable
barber-shop. Americans find great
deal of trouble in getting good shave
abroad. -BGItin0re american.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17
THE LITTLE DOG.

How He Became Exalted in His Own Es-
timation, and How the Concelt Was
Taken Out of Him.
He was a very small dog, and very
restless and unhappy dog, because he
considered himself of no account. He
envied the dog that was covered with
spots, and run all day under a great
carriage He envied the cham
pion fighting dog of the town, because
no one dared to pick him up by an ear
or indulge in other familiarities un-
pleasant to dog And he was even
jealous of the dog that wandered the
streets without home, because that dog
did not have to submit to the indignity
of a weekly bath.
One day when the unhappy little dog
was running across the lawn in one OF
his most sorrowful moods, thoroughly
dissatisfied with himself and the world
generally, he espied new ornament on
the grass.
1t was large ball. apparently of
quicksilver, and had great rejecting
power; and when the dog saw himself
in it he was simply electrified with sur
prise, for the ball magnified him into a
dog OF great size and dignity
Il see," said the unhappy little dog,
who was now happy, ''that am a large
dog after all, and that l have been kept
in ignorance of my size and strength
that might not become dangerous.
suppose it is the same with all great
animals. The elephant, in all proba-
bility, thinks he is no larger than pig,
and that is what makes him SO gentle
and kind. The next time chat cat
scratches me, I shall tell the mice to
come out here some moonlight night
and look at themselves, and they will
discover that they are as large as sheep.
no doubt, and that will be the end OF
Mr.. Cat"
Then the little dog viewed himself
with great pride and satisfaction. The
silver ball did not increase his height as
much as it did his breadth; but it made
him appear as high as mastif, and
his muscles stood out like saplings.
And when he opened his mouth and saw
what great teeth he had. he remarked:
u think it great shame that did
not know this before. Here / have
been chased and wantonly bitten by
little insignificant dogs, simply because
/ thought myself weak and harmless.
But now that ! know / am great,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17
FoREloN GOSSIP.

The Phryglans, q people of Asia
Minor. were the first to coin gold and
silver.
Though the efforts of Ouida. the
practice Of skinning frogs alive has
been stopped in the markets Of Flor
ence.
Japan possesses 1000 newspapers.
Not single journal of any kind ex-
twenty-five years ago.
"A woman who had been fourteen
years in the service of Queen Victoria
was convicted at Middlesex Sessions
recently and sent to prison for two
months for theft.
"A Venetian gondolier makes on an
average four francs (about eighty
cents) a day the year round. On this
he VIII marry, rear family, and put
some money away.
AT recent caucus meeting of the
senior branch of the Bonapartists it
was ruled that no orator. when he ad-
dressed the sovereign people, should
speak with plug of tobacco in his
mouth"
Nicholas Leblanc is to have a mon
ument He was the French chemist
who, in 1742. discovered how to pro-
duce soda artifcially, thereby contrib
oting Immensely to the modern progress
OF industries.
There has been heavy decline in
many securities in the past few years.
but the Shapiro manuscripts lead the
list A couple of years ago they were
offered for S5,O00.000 Not long ago
they were sold for eighty cents.
Disease germs are probably much
less affected by extreme cold than
might be expected. Experiments have
been reported to the Glasgow Phil
osophical Society in which temper
allure of i20 degrees below zero was
insufficient to stop processes of putre-
faction.
I The King of Siam is very much
married man. He has some three
thousand wives. The establishment
where they are housed is city almost
in itself. They are kept very close
from the ewes of men. No European and
very few natives of the male sex are
allowed to enter the sacred precincts.
One hundred and ffty-four thou
sand pounds of orange blossoms, 49,
600 pounds of acacia blossoms, 154,-
600 pounds of rose leaves. $4,000
pounds of violets, 80. pounds of
Jasmine blossoms. 5000 pounds of tube
roses and large amount of Spanish
lilacs are annually used in the man u
facture of perfumery at Cannes and
Nice.
among the most recent acquisi-
tons made by the trustees of the Brit
ish Museum are a series of pen-and-In-
dian-ink drawings executed by the
Venetian artist Giovanni Domenico
Tiepolo. Tiepolo assisted his father
in decorating the palace at Madrid.
and died in Spain in 1895. The sub
jects represented are chiefly mythol-
ooical, resembling in manner some of
his etchings which are in imitation of
Benedetto Castiglione.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-09-17
A SMART DOG.

The South Carolina Sentinel Which Knows
More Than Most Men.
As we sat on theveranda dog came
out of his lair back of the house and
assembled the steps and took a long
look at the Majors feet. He had the
eyes of tiger. and such cruel ex-
preston as had never observed in a
dog before. AS to size. he was the
equal of any lion you ever saw in a
menagerie,
..What breed is hep" I asked.
"a cross between the Russian ana
American bloodhound. He cost me
$500 in gold"
What is he good for?''
Come out here and I'll show YOU"
He led the way to the smoke-house.
Just then empty of meat. and l saw
two negroes safely locked within.
He brought them in last night"
said the Colonel. He found them
prowling around the plantation and
walked them up here and my overseer
locked them up. They had to come.
If they had made fight for it he
would have killed them in no time.'
..Are these his first arrests?'
ooh, no. There is hardly night
that he doesn't bring in one, and I've
known of his capturing twenty in
week. 1 keep 'em locked up for day
and then turn 'em loose. There he
goes after another
The dog uttered low growl and
rushed off in the direction of the bayou.
Next moment a negro who was prob
ably spying around to see the prison
ers. broke cover and started across q
cotton field Hehadn't made ten jumps
before the dog made long. spring,
aliehted on his shoulders, and had him
down in two seconds. He then backed
of to let the fellow get up. and fasten-
ing his teeth in the negro's coat, led
him up and placed him with the others;
The man was in a perfect tremble, and
so weak that he could scarcely stano.
It was an act of mercy to turn the key
on him. and this had only been done
when he tainted dead away.-Detron
Free Press.