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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07

tune by wisely laying aside a small
portion of his daily earnings, be-
coming fearful lest some profession
al burglar or other member OF the
light-hngered gentry should make
a successful raid and bear away his
boarded lucre, conceived the origi- |
nal idea of placing the same in a
bottle and burying it in secluded
spot, where it was allowed to re-
main quite lengthy period. Upon
unearthing his treasure this week,
the astonished darkey discovered
that the diminutive but industrious
insects, the ants, had made an
opening through the cork, and pro-
coed to make themselves at home
in the midst of his greenbacks:
which they had perforated in as
many places as there are patches in
a crazy quilt. When burying his
money in his mad haste, the old
darkey had overlooked the fact
that the bottle had contained mo-
lasses, and neglecting to wash it
thoroughly, the busy little ants, at
tracted by the sweet delicacy, had
effected an entrance and proceeded
to enjoy royal picnic off of green
back sandwiches, coated with mo-
lasses. At sight Of the mutilated
currency the VICTIM, fearful lest,
with all his fancied acumen, his
treasure might at last prove value
less to him, FASTENED to the Mint
and laid before the sub-treasurer
the story of his woes. 1t required
considerable care and the services
of microscope to take apart and
determine the value of the bills.
The officials remarked that if the
money had lain in the ground an
other month, the bills would have
been valueless. The delighted
darkey received his coin in high
glee, aud went his way determined
to adopt some safer plan for taking
care of his shekels. Moral: Put
not your trust in a(u)nts.
Chief O'Connor, who has recent,
ly returned from a tour Of inspec.
ton, was interviewed upon the eff.
cheney of our fire department, and
as to whether he proposed making
any changes in the system. HI
stated that the present system wal
almost perfect, and with the excep
ton of few recent Improvement
' in trucks and extension ladders, h
thought it could not be improved
upon. The fact that whereas New
!, Orleans has so many fires as any
large city, she has less disastrous
ones, amply testifies that the eff
Gent force prevents a spread of thu
fiery element, almost invariabl,
combining the flames to the building
first attacked, proving that her vol
), unteer department is the best ii
the world, and richly deserving o
all the aid and encouragement ex
tended and the need of praise be
slowed upon it. Were one, at hi
b death, accompanied by delegation
Of our "bully boys" he might wit
, safety rely on their quenching an
having the progress of the flame
of even Sheol itself.
Demands for space at the Expo
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07
Henry T. Biossat, Business Manager
A SMOOTH complexion can bt

"A SM0oTH complexion can DC
had by: every lady who will use
Parker sTonic. For promptly reg
ulating Che liver and kidneys and
purifying the blood, there is moth
ing likesat, and this is the reason
why it 81 quickly removes pimples
aud gives a rosy bloom to the
cheeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07
NOTICE.

AAAA>-N1 ~ DNAa3 Lag
Sept. 2s, 's5.
BIDS for the building of the Alex
andria Charity Hospital according
to plans and specifications to be
seen at the office of NJ. G. Moseley,
President, will be received until
October 31st, 1885.
Payments for accepted bid to be
made in State warrants.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
MIREs RoSENTHAL,
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07

During past few weeks there has been all the Eastern
tendency advance the price of Cotton Wooden goods and
styles of both have already been advanced from per ceu 4
of this wish call attention the fact that our pyn
all prior any adean and when the largest yield since ,I
War; expected from the Cotton in this and adjoining Parishes
and in extent that we will be enabled supply all demands
and varied and complete than BEFORE the
time remind the trade t them than market and
goods smaller than
lastly that guarantee the price Of article we sell be-
can bought the United States Our stock much larger than
the consumption demands Our goods MUST BE SOLD W. @
ashamed to append our prices
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07

We take pleasure in stating that
we were present at the test of the
Lewis Hand Fire Extinguisher
made in our city on August 18th,
1885. The test was most complete
and satisfactory. You are at liber-
ty to refer any one to us as witness
es to its thorough efficiency.
W. f. Blacknun,
B. C. Duke,
j. W. Compton,
Ferguson d. Sc7uaack,
Hires Essential,
Jacob Geiger.
W. 0. DAMMON,
Sole Agent for Parishes of Rapides,
Avoyelles, Natchitoches, Desc
to, Red River and Grant
Price, single Extinguisher. 81 so
Half dozen S 90
One Dozen ...............15 90
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07

Or all the newspapers that
come toIthe DEMOCRAT Office, and
we receige every week some fifty or
more ex anges, the Gazetteer, of
Denison Texas, takes the cake"
in its NJ ural get-np and STYLE
We can dly admit that it is a per-
feet da in its way, and worthy of
patron; Truly speaking it is a
pride he fast growing city in
which $ published.
TN first issue of the 1berville
Democrat published in the Town of
Plaquemine, has been received at
this office. Mr.. J. NJ. Heating, for
merly c. the Ascension Democrat
and Mr. J. Reynolds, for long
time associated with Bro. Bentley,
of the Donaldsonville Chief, are the
gentleman in control of this spicy
journal, sbe former being editor and
the lattg publisher. We wish them
unbOund9d success.
Crescent City Chronicles.
Wmby gVeatker-Shay Skeleton
Astontshed A f-ican-Sge System
deposition Echoes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07
A. HEYMAN

Calicoes, 81 to 81 cents per yard.
Drilling, 81 cents per yard.
-Four quarter Brown Domestic, s cts.
! Brown Domestic, at S cents.
Ten quarter Brown Sheeting, l5c,s
Ten quarter bleached sheeting, 10
sOunce Lowells, 81 cents per yard.
Tickings, s to Is cents per yard.
Lindseys, s to III cents per yard.
Flannels, white and red and twilled.
from 10 to IS cents per yard.
Blankets, IS cents to $3.50 pair.
Jeans, 129 to 40 cents per yard.
Dress Goods, s cents up.
Suitings, l29 cents up.
Cashmeres, from 10 to so cents.
Worsted Plaids, s to 90 cents.
Clothing, in suits from $3.50 to SIS
Hats, rs cts to So for the finest.
Tobacco, 81 to as cents per pound.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-07

BJGGIES and WAGONS!
Several Car loads sold the lowest cash figures
Warner Corsets speciality. Coralne 81 Flexible 81;
Heath $780, Med Corset, 40 cents Misses Corsets
at all prices Come and see
q James Means & Co., guaranteed SHOES in bnton and gar
SO per pair In boys SO pair All grades of ladies Shoes
per pair FURNITURE and TRUNKS IN ali
styles and qualities PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Et tn, Brute
Stand from under.
Second ward-ace.
! True as steel-The First ward.
The Circuit Court for the County has adj
jourred
! Those who SOW the wind must reap Tue
whiI lwind
! The First ward from'a daisy, has grown
to be sun flower.
! An adjourned meeting of the City Council
will be held to night.
! Sunday hours will be observed at the
postot1ice to morrow.
1t is understood that another Reform Club
will soon be organized.
It was not as deep as we'll nor as wide az
church door, but it will do.
The Salvation Army's Camp was pitched
in the First ward yesterday.
Majority in the Third ward Il and in the
Fourth c6-shame on such democrats?
The regular monthly meeting of the City
School Board will be held to night.
The independents" did not paint the
town red last night as they intended to do.
The negro yell at the Third ward last
night was enough to make all recreant
democrats blush.
Only thirteen votes were cast against the
subscription to the W., o. & w. r. K. in
Winchester yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Dean while at work at the
ship yard this morning cut his foot quite
badly with broad axe.
Mrs. w. S. Markell, from her conservatory,
sent to this Office this morning u bouquet of
rare and beautiful roses.
The wire window screen, adjustable to tit
any sized window, is great convenience.
Mr.. ]. w. Peake is the agent.
Those recreant democrats who have pc,
titions for Office, but who deserted their
party yesterday, had just as we'll withdraw
their petitions.
A COW belonging to colored man named
Bob Smith was run over this morning by
train on the V. NJ. Ry, in Fairfax county,
near this city.
There were men yesterday who called
themselves democrats and who went into
the recent primary, yet who not only voted,
but worked against the democratic ticket.
1t is reported that Mr.. 4. t. Lucas, the
defeated candidate for Mayor, will ask for
recount of the vote of the Fourth ward.
Only the Corporation Court can grant such
request.
The democrats Of the First ward are so
delighted over their success of yesterday
that they have advanced the price of their
property 10 per cent.-and only democrats
need apply at that advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

| Grand Decoration Day Excursi to Pen-Mar and
the Blue Ridge via Baltimore and Potomac

Grand Decoration Day EZcursi to Pen-Mar and
the Blue Ridge via Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad
A special excursion train will leave the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad sLa.inn at
$50 a. 10. for Pen-Mar and the Blue Ridge
on Decoration Day, May 80. Returning
special train will land excursionists in Wash.
ington about 8 p. m. The ride through the
beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge noun
tains is Picturesque in the extreme The
train moves en- in steady ascent, through
ever changing views, until Pen Mar is reach.
ed, from the summit of which is spread be
fore the observer 1 he far. famed Cum berland
valley and the States of Maryland, Penn
sylvania and West Virginia. A fine band
of music will give concerts at the pavilion
during the afternoon. All kinds Of attrac-
tons are provided for the amusement and
pleasure Of the visitors. Alexandria pas
sengers, arriving in Washington at S:25 a.
M, will have ample time to connect with
the excursion train. Meals so cents Re-
freshments at moderate prices. No crowd
ing Seats will be provided for all. Fare.
round trip, 50; children between and -
years, 81. Tickets can he purchased at the
Offices of the company-.rhirteenth and
Pennsylvania avenue and Baltimore and
Potomac railroad station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

THE LADY OF THE LAKE REPAIRED
The Lady of the Lake, having been repaired
at the Washington navy yard, under the
supervision of Captain Kirby, of the steamer
John w. Thompson, has gone to her wharf
at the foot of Seventh street preparatory to
resuming her regular trips between Wash
inrton and Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
and cool, with one prisoner and one ledger
at the station house. The only case before
the Mayor this morning was that OF VIM.
Edenton, colored, arrested for indecent con-
duct He was sent to Jail for 80 days. Three
prisoners locked up yesterday for being
drunk on the streets were released on get
ling sober.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

rep, so. Commissioner of Roads-Geo.
Aud. dem, l1s; Frank Burch, dem., ZIG;
Geo Pickett, DEM, ZIG; E. H. Seman, rep,
50; w II. Miller, rep, "a F. F. Foote, rep /,
So Overster Poor, Jno. Lynch, dem, III {;
A. i. Nodirr. rep, SO. Constable. e. w.
Lee, dem, us; Jacob Brce, rep, 81. For
license, lis; against license So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CoUNTY-Judge
james Keith presiding.-Daniel Young vs..
Mary f.. Jones decree confirming sale.
Washington City Savings Bank ct al. vs.:
Thorp's admir-. ct al; decree for SAFE OF
land in Fairfax county.
Wade vs.. V. NJ. R. W.; jury and case in
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

The ELECTION IN FAIRFAX COUNTY,
The following is the result of the election on
yesterday in West End precinct, n Fai us
Church district. The precent, 1t Will Dc
seen, was carried by the democrats:
Supervisor W. T. Graham, dem, ~ "
B. Ives. rep, So. Magistrates-D :. Porter
dem, l16; John Cats, dem, ll5; r. I.
Berkeley, dem, 1ls; J. w. Windbecker, rep,
SO; w. E. Parker, rep, SO; Adam har:'n'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29
DRY GOODS.

never was sold before by the dozen
for less than SIS. This is special
drive and well worth your atten-
ton. We have only a limited guam
tity, so procure in time one of these
special bargains.
Our stock of Parasols and Sun
Umbrellas is now latter waiting SO
long for our reorders) complete.
We have a fine assortment of
Straw Mattings in now, and sell
them rapidly at from l2ac up.
Atwood best Bunting, made in
Cream and Navy Blue, only l5c a
yard; all-wool, guaranteed, and
best made.
In those cheap Laundried Shirts
we have only large sizes left, and
will close them out at 81 for six
Shirts, or 75c a piece-as good a
Shirt as retails anywhere at $3.50
a piece.
Our stock has never been so COM
plete nor prices ever SO low.
A call is all we ask-our goods
and prices speak for themselves.
Respectfully yours,
| ISAAC EICHBERG & CO.,
N. E. CORNER KING AND ROYAL STREETS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

KILLED.-An unknown man, supposed to
he Chinese, was run over and killed, near
Cameron Mills crossing, by the through
train on the A. & F. railroad, which left
here at 11:16 o'clock this morning. The
man was seen walking on the track q short
time before the accident, and it is supposed
was struck by the engine aud then run
over. An inquest will probably be held
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

ELECTION IN THE COUNTY district
officers were chosen yesterday in the coun-
ty. For Supervisor, John D. Payne, repne'
licau. was elected in Washington district.
In Arlington district George ". Veitch LINE the
citizens candidate for Supervisor, was elect ,,
ed over W. A. Rowe, the regular republican al
nominee. In Jefferson district Richard W.
Johnston defeated DR.. Tucker, the regular
republican candidate for Supervisor. In
Arlington and Jefferson districts the rest OF
the republican ticket was elected ana
majority of votes were cast against license
to sell LIQUOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

PERsoNAL.-Mr. B. H. Fowle, formerly oil
this city, but now of Wyoming Territory
where he is extensively engaged 10 sheep
raising, is in the city on visit TO friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States cloudy
weather and rain, winds generally from cast
to south, lower barometer, slight fall fol-
lowed by rising temperature. The same
conditions will prevail tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

Tomorrow is the last day for obtaining inter
nal revenue licenses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best Alternative,
tonic, diuretic and blood purifier, ever pro-
duced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

DECORATION DAY.-To. morrow will be
Decoration Day, but there will be no formal
observance of that occasion here. The
graves in the National Cemetery will be
strewn with flowers, and the mound in
Christ Church yard over the Confederate
dead buried there will be decorated with
out any ceremony in the evening between
and O'Clock. Those having flowers for
the National Cemetery are requested to
take them to that place, and those for Christ
Church mound will leave them at Warfield
& Halls or ]. d. Ell. Lunts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

The vote for Justices of the Peace, Alder :
men and members of the Common Council
in the various wards was as follows
First ward.-Justice of Peace, u. d.
Stanton, 4S9. Alderman, W. A. Moore
49l. Councils. G. Brent, 4S7; W; ;
Moore, 4s4 Peter Aitcheson, 4S2; Hubert
Snowden, 474 scattering, 3:
Second ward.-Justice OF Peace, beacn'
las Alderman, n. Strauss, 425. Council
F. f. Cortett, 437 D. w. Whiting, 1o' '"
w. Fisher, 435 Chas. Goodrlcn, 400 A.,
lO44 Alderman, Herbert Bryant, l,oo2
Council-J T. Harrison, OLA; G. S. French
1913; l. Elchberg, 1,O4o; J. H. strider, 04o'
Fourth ward Justice of Peace, O.C. Whit
tlesey, III. Alderman, E. S: Leadoe a.si
642. Council. w. Peake, GIG: G. Q. Full
man, 6O4; L. E. Uhler, 6O5 W. +. Vincent
1876; John Sweeney, 452.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

rHaMPAaNE.-G. II. Mumm & Co.'S. Extra
v Dry and Dry Verzenay Champagne also
Warmers American do. pint and quart.
AUS GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

rARDENERS MISUNDERSTANDING supply
u of Landreths Garden Seed, including the
latest varieties.
ap1l W. +. CREIGHTON q w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

OBSTACLE RACE.-The obstacle race at
the Opera House Skating Rink last night
was witnessed by large crowd. The con-
tes,ants were Messrs. Landon c. Cole, John
w. Avery, Eugene B. Taylor and Elmer
Kintz, ali of this city. The race started
with Avery in the lead, who held it for the
first lap, but on the second his skate slipped,
throwing him against the railing, he thereby
losing the lead. Cole then took the lead
and kept it until the fourth lap, when it
wes taken by Taylor, closely followed by
Avery. Cole regained the lead in the fifth
lap. and kept it until the close of the race,
with Avery close second. Time, 6 min.
5 seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

CsPRING GOODS just received aud sold on the
y nimble sirpence plan, better than slow shill-
ing Call and see them at
marie AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

W., o. & w. r. r. Co.-The people Of
Winchester aud Frederick county yesterday
voted on the question of an exchange OF
their five per cent. bonds to the extent of
seventy. five thousand dollars each, for the
first mortgage bonds of the w., o. & w. r.
K Company bearing six per cent. interest.
The law required three-ifths vote and
Supt. Brophy has just received telegram
from Maj. r. T. Barton, of Winchester, TO
the effect that both the town and the coun
ty have voted in favor of the exchange. The
citizens of Alexandria are glad of the result
as the W., 0 & w. r. +. Co., have been
for two years against the most
adverse circumstances to rebuild the worn
out road purchased by them and TO prepare
Tor lis extension to the coal fields. The re-
suit of this vote will of course put the first
mortgage bonds of the company at figure
which will enable them to complete the
work which will be Of vast value to Alexan'
dria The reports for the two years opera,
lions of the company show that the local
business of the road makes its present COM
pleted line self sustaining. The business
which it must get by connection with the
Valley and its extension to
Winchester will certainly far exceed its in
terest on the moderate mortgage placed
upon the road. There seems to be future
for Alexandria vet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

uOES, SHOvELs, RAKEs, SPADES, HAY
III aud Manure Forks at B W. MALLS,
teh2S s. C. cor. King & Washington SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

The MOUNT VERNON REGENTS Ado URN
The regents and vice regents of Mount
Vernon having completed all the lmpor-
tant business relating to the management
of tine estate, adjourned yesterday. They
decided that, inasmuch as their power is
limited by their charter, they have no
authority to lease part of the grounds or
building for any other purpose, or make
any arrangement with an outside party to
furnish meals; therefore the present arrange
ments will be continued during the coming
season. No changes in the personnel of the
officials were made, as every department
was found to be in excellent condition. The
contracts were signed for the new wharf
and other improvements about the place.
The ladies left Mount Vernon on today's
boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-29

nHILLlPS' WHEAT PHOSPHATES, CoD
/ Liver Oil, and Milk of Magnesia for SAFE oS
r,ora J. d. II. LUNT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-09-26
Strange Fascination of the Oceans
Bed.

II have been a submarine diver for
twenty five years" said middle-aged man
to the reporter, "and in that time have
touched bottom in almost all quarters of
the world
"You have no doubt seen many strange
sights, was remarked.
II have, indeed, F." said the diver 81
think the most interesting part of a divers
work is to watch the movements and habits
of the fishes. They will seldom if ever
attack man in armor Sharks are espe-
cially cowardly. If you sidle off, as if
afraid, they will follow you up and perhaps
give you trouble; but if you act boldly they
will fee from you
at is remarkable how nearly like human
beings fishes are when in their own element.
Some appear highly intelligent and some
stupid Their eyes are wonderful; they
are, for the most part, so full of intelli-
gence, Occurrences are constantly hap
pening which are either startling or ludi-
crous In 1857 [ was at work on the old
Spanish frigate San Pedro, sunk in 1872
in the Bay of Cumina, on the Spanish
Main She was said to have carried
million dollars in doubloons, which was to
be used in paying the soldiers, She took
fire in the bay, blew up and sunk. We
worked on her for eight months. Wesaw
great numbers of fish here. The jewish,
especially, paid us great attention. They
were eight or ten feet long, and they would
come up and look us squarely in the face
with their great eyes. They never offered
to harm us, and we always gave them all
the room they wanted The smaller fish
would swim all around us, and never seem
to be in the least timid.
"Did you find the doubloous?'
"Not one. We found considerable
money, but it was all in Spanish dollars.
We found few small brass cannon and
some boxes, which answered the descrip-
ton Of those in which the gold was said to
have been packed, but they contained bars
of lead. Our theory was that the vessel
had been robbed and then set on fire and
blown up to conceal the crime
II think that the corals present the most
beautiful sight which greets the eye of the
diver Coral, for the most part, is found
in clear water, which makes it seem the
more beautiful. | once went down near
the silver reef in the West Indies, 1t is
of solid coral, and about fifty miles in ex-
tent. The coral grows from the bottom
like great trees, the trunks being some
times four or five feet in diameter. The
boughs, branches and twigs exactly cores
pond in form to those of tree, hut in the
clear water are dazzling white, A forest
of coral under water is very beautiful.
Despite its many dangers the life of diver
is very fascinating, and suppose [ shall
always continue in it.