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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

THE Daily Dallas News will issue
October 1st. The press arrived y~ester-
day. The building, a beautiful and
commodious structure, was finished
Tuesday and turned over to the own
ers. The News will start with a mag.
nihcent circulation. Its staff will EN-.
brace the most experienced journalists
in the South specially chosen for theil
fitness for the departments to which
they are assigned, and will be under
the editorial management Of Mojol
Robert G Lowe.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

Mr.. A. NJ. GIBSON, who was for
twelve years the Washington CORE
spondent of the New York Sun, has
written the history Of the theft of the
Presidency by the Radicals in 1876.
The book is called, "a Political
Crime" contains 400 pages and is
written in Mr.. Gibson's most forcible
and interesting style. The book is
published by VIM. s.. Gottsberger, II
Murray street, New York, and will be
issued early in October.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25
FACTS n U

There is a way for the citizens Of
Vicksburg to regain the losses by the
recent heavy rains. The way to do it.
is to make more vigorous efforts for the
trade which ought to come here. One
of the best modes of doing that, is to
have a splendid place of outdoor
amusements that will bring thousands
Of people here for days at a time, once
or twice a year. Attractions of the
sort are absolutely necessary to every
city of any pretensions. In this State
Aberdeen, Meridian, Greenville, and
other places not nearly so able
to offer lne attractions are entirely
successful, while Vicksburg has up to
this time been content to see the peo.
pie give her the go-by. There is not a
faer locationin the Gulf States for out
door sports than Vicksburg. 1t is in
the center of a rich country and has
ample river and railroad facilities to
bring the crowds here.
Let US show the citizens the adVan-
tages that will follow a little enter
prise in this direction. With the
liberal cooperation of the citizens,
without, in our opinion any risk OF
loss on the stock, the Fail
Association will have a success.
full meeting for five days in
November. 1t is safe to estimate thai
the drills, races, shoots, tournaments
and so forth, will bring to the citI
three thousand visitors daily, or say
fifteen thousand during the meeting
They will spend, on an average, tel
dollars each, making n hundred ant
fifty thousand dollars for all of them
In addition to this, many Of them vii
make business relations with our meE
chants, and all of them will, to a Ger
tain extent, advertise the city and it
merchants.
All this can be secured by simpl
taking a few thousand dollars in stocl
which it is exceedingly probable, wi
pay a handsome profit.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

CHALMERS has written an open let.
ter to Governor Hoadly, of Ohio, in
which he declares that not only negroes
but whites, who oppose the Democratic
party, are disfranchised in the South.
If his letters have no more weight in
Ohio than they do in Mississippi, he
will not be able to do much towards
convincing Ohio Democrats that the
whites of the South ought to submit
to negro rule.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25
From Bolton,

Special to Commercial Herald.
BOLTON, MISS, Sept. 1.-THE game
of base ball which was to have been
played here to-day between the Mutuals
Of Jackson and Rouths Of Vicksburg
did not take place as per agreement,
owing to the failure of the latter to
put in an appearance. The Jackson
boys came to the front in fine style,
and are an elegant set of gentlemen.
Tney were taken in charge on the.E
arrival here and entertained hand
somely by the citizens of the place.
They showed their appreciation by
turning out in the evening and playing
our local nine for the ediication Of
those present, which consisted of a
majority Of the ladies and gentlemen
of our town. The original affair as
intended was looked forward to with
much interest and proved quite a dis
appointment to our citizens as we'll as
those who wrl more directly interest
n
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25
The Cyolona In Texaa.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.--The cyclone
is now central in the west gulf. The
signal service observer at Indianola
reported at 1920 pm. yesterday: "No
abatement of the storm and the same
conditions Of the weather as at last
report. Expect the water is rising and
covering the flats in the rear Of the
town. AT the same rate it has risen
the water will be fully in the main
street of this city tomorrow morn
ing"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

THE Jackson Clarion says "the
ticket nominated by the Democrats Of
Warren county is worthy of success.
1t should be backed up by a little of
the fire of 1874 and 1875" We think
our people are determined on a thor.
ough reform of our local affairs and
fully understand the Importance of
electing all Of the Democratic nomi-
nees.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

THERE are hints, that some of the
less important of the Democratic
nominees are disposed to make terms
with the RAIDS to secure their own
election. We warn all such, that any
treachery to the Democratic ticket, by
any man on it will be followed by his
prompt removal from it by the Dem
ocratic Executive Committee.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

IF the honest taxpayers will take
the trouble to inform themselves as to
who are Beck's leading supporters in
the city and in the county, they will
firmly resolve that he shall never
again be the sheriff of this county.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25
CHAPTER XIV.

We reached Charing Cross at 4 o'clock on
the morning of September 20. The first
train by which we could get to Tewnham
was timed to leave Liverpool street at seven,
90 that we had an hour or two to spare for
snch refreshment as we cared to take, such
rest as we dared to allow ourselves. What
with the fatigue Of continuous travel, and
the dread Of what this day was to bring
forth. It may be easily believed that we were
Thoroughly worn out We were, indeed,
more fitted to go to bed and sleep fort week
than to proceed upon the last stage OF our
dismal journey.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

PEARSON NEWMAN says that Grants
death cemented the Union of the North
and South his ghost shall haunt the
man who would disturb that peace"
The response comes from Ohio !:
"Who's afraid of GHOSTS"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

Mr.. Roscoe CoNKLING was Il Of
the 565 saloon passengers who sailed
by the Etruria from Liverpool, Satur-
day.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

The Birmingham reporter who was
shot by a woman "becau8e he threw a
cloud on her marital relations" will
not be so careless with his clouds here
after.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

But there was no help for it. II We meant
TO be in time we must 90 on by the early
morning train I begged my wife to lie
down, and. endeavor to snatch an hours
sleep. She refused firmly. Much of that
calm which had characterized her since the
moment when / broke the fatal news to her
had vanished, Its place was now taken by
an excitement, suppressed, but nevertheless
Continued on Third Page.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

A FRENCH family of nine members
reside in a four-room tenement in
Dover, Delaware, and take twelve
boarders.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

As SOON as the Prussians got
through Russian the Poles out of Ger
man, the Russian of the Poles out of
Warsaw commenced. 1t is a clean
case of O'Prussian all around.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

JUMBO was more widely known,
and will be more deeply regretted
than many a statesman who has ruled
the destinies of a nation. Such is ele-
phantine fame.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

FRANCE has lost $4,000 men and
1,000,000,O00 francs in the, Tonquin
campaign.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

A CLERGYMAN at Mount Desert is
said to have recently closed his prayer
by saying: 80 Lord, now that our
Summer visitors have departed wilt
thou take their place in our hearts,"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

THE Bostoa Herald rebukes the
Mississippi Republicans for assuming
two months before an election that
freedom to vote will not be granted.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

IT is one of the singular caprices of
fate that Jumbo should have been
wrecked by a freight engine not big
enough to contain his remains.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

GOVERNOR LOWRY has appointed
Mr.. Ramsey Wharton as State Com
missioner to the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

BISMARCK was not so much afraid
of "dose ~Spoonyards" as he was of
"dot Koolera."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

KENTUCKY's feud crop has not been
scaled down by the drouth or rains,
and the harvest of dead produced this
year is as abundant as ever.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

SENATOR COKE, Of Texas, says
"Prohibilion is the mania Of women
who think babies a nuisance"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

"PREADAMlTE" is the new front
name bestowed upon the white. souled
Hoar.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

The first section of the Panama
canal will be opened in October.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

MAHoNIsM is dying hard in Virginia,
but it is dying all the same.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

THE Malone papers are carrying on
the campaign with italic letters.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

BLooD.thirsty warriors like Hoar
and Sherman should be in the army.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

FRANK BERTE, who killed a man at
Covington, Ky, with a blow of his fist
last Monday, is anxious to meet Sulli-
van.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-25

"cA1AMIrY" Chalmers is comatOse.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
Sherif's Sale.

r. T. BuckVer Us. Davkes johnson
and Lorenzo Smith, Adminisra-
tors Succession Yhos. johnson.
No. 3l64.
In the 18th Judicial District Court,
Parish of Rapides, Lou
isiana.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale issued and to me directed in
the above entitled and numbered
snit, l have seized and will offer for
sale, at public auction, in front of
the Court House door, in the Tow n
of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
Saturday, the goth day Of June, A. D.
1885,
the following described property,
specially ordered to be seized and
sold, to-wit -
. A certain tract, piece or parcel of
land situated on the right descend
ing bank of Red River in Rapides
Parish, State of Louisiana, and be-
ing the upper portion of what is
known as the short tract, having
front of about 2l0O (twenty-one
hnndred) feet on Red River, bou,
ded above by lands of Estate of
Magrnder, below by lands of this
vendor, and in the rear by lands of
Cruikshank, aud containing the
quantity of three hundred and,twen-
ty-three one half (3235) acres, to-
gether with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, and all
rights, ways and privileges there
unto belonging, being the same
property acquired by the said Tho
mas johnson from h. II. Short, as
per act passed before Louis ".
Marye, a Notary Public, in and for
Rapides Parish, La, on the 9th
day of December, 1851.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to
appraisement. d. G. PAUL,
May l6-tds. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

-THE recent session of the Tea
cheers Institute at this place has ac-
complished much good, and great
information and knowledge was
learned and derived by all who at
tended the sessions regularly. The
crowd of ladies and gentlemen pre-.
sent on Thursday afternoon and
evening, as also on yesterday, the
closing day, clearly shows the in
terest our people feel in the cause
of education, and proves conclu-
sively that we are on the high road
to progress, and which in future
insures our prosperity. A certain
degree of lukewarmness, formerly
displayed, has been the cause more
than any other, of our being kept
in the dark !; this together with
want of interest, has damaged US
when viewed at from an educational
standpoint, as all will admit
Therefore let us proceed in the path
of enlightenment, so that our once
proud Louisiana can again take her
former position in the sisterhood of
States. J
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

-MEssRs. Lund & Warren, in
the merchandising business here,
have inaugurated a capital scheme
for the sale of goods. For each
and every dollars worth of goods
bought the purchaser is entitled to
one chance in the drawing Of thirty
beautiful prizes, which is fixed to
take place on the LIST of September.
The following is list of the prizes:
l. One Decorated Dinner Sett.
2. One Electric Library Lamp.
3. One Painted Chamber Sett.
A. One set Single Buggy Harness.
5. One s Day Clock.
6. One Mantel Sett.
7. One Tin Sett.
8. One Toilet Sett.
9. One Cordial Sett.
10. Half Dozen Russell Knives.
II. One Pair Vases.
II. One Glass Comport.
l3. J doz Silver plt'd Teaspoons.
IA. One Glass Pitcher.
Is. One Small Lamp.
Is. One Etched Glass Hon.
IT,. One Cake Stand.
Is. One Wa er Sett.
10. ] doz. Silver Plated Fo ks.
20. One Molasses Pitcl e..
q. One Parlor Lamp.
%. J doz. G, blets.
%. One Oh al Breakfast Set.
"a. One Pickle Stand.
IS. J doz. Wine Glasses.
26. One Glass Castor.
81. ] doz Silver plt'd Tablespoons
%. One Class Butter Dish.
90. One Barrel Flour.
80. ! doz. Dining Room Chairs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

In China they have a funny
way of telling the time of day by
the eyes Of the pussey-cat. They
use kitty's eyes for the dial face,
and tell the time of day by the di
lation Of the pupil. In the early
morning the pupil ofthe eyeis very
large, and at noon it is very small.
All animals who can see best at
night have their eyes thus protect
ed in the day time from the glare
of the sun. Cinnamon may enjoy
thus catching a cat when they want
to know the time, but do you not
think it is much more sensible to
have a clock on the mantel piece
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
A Neat Present.

Captain Charles w. Drown, the
popular commander of the Cont
mental Guards, is in receipt of an
exceedingly handsome oil portrait
OF his little four-year-old son, Chas.
W. Drown, Jr,, gift from Private
l.. G. Durkee, of the Boston Ma
tlonal LanceEs. The portrait now
adorns the parlors of the Continen-
tai Armory, and is the pride of the
Company. 1t appears that Capt.
browns little boy few months
ago sought his mother and inform
ed her that he wished to make his
father a present, and expressed the
desire that the present should con-
slst of a photograph of himself ia
ken in the uniform of the Continen.
tai Guards.
His wish was granted, and Mas
ter Charles was arrayed in a tiny
uniform and taken to gallery and
photographed, surrounded with all
the implements of war that the
photographers property room could
command.
Capt. Drown was so we'll pleas
ed with the picture of his bright
little son that he sent one of the
photographs to Mr.. Durkee and his
wife, who have no children. They
appreciated the kindly act, and
were so much impressed with the
sweet bright face of the baby sol
der that they had a Boston artist
to paint large portrait from the
photograph, which was forwarded to
Capt. Drown with the request that
he keep the portrait and send on
the boy.
The portrait shows Master Drown
leaning on a sword, in qnjte a mill
tary attitude, and looking very
much as if he conld take command
Of a company of men at short no.
tice. The present was made in
such a graceful manner that it was
deeply appreciated by the entire
Company, and it forms another link
which strengthens the chain of
friendship between the National
Lancers and Continental Guards.
Il Times-Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

For the "a hours ending yes
terday morning at s o'clock, the
river at this point rose 10f inches; at
that time it stood on the Govern
ment Gauge 6 feet Il inches be-
low high water of 1866, and 80 feet
6 inches above low water of 1881.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

-"GEoRGE," she said one day,
"you think the bread that Mary
makes is extraordinary nice, but
you never tasted of my bread"
"No, DEAR" replied George, his
voice quivering with emotion. Il
have had my misfortunes; have
tasted of your pie once; but thus
far Providence has preserved me
from your bread. I have suffered,
but there are depths Of misery that
| know not of.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

AMONG the many new adver-
tisements in our Issue to-day will be
found the business card of Mr.. w.
o. Dammon, agent for the celebra-
ted White Bronze Monuments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

BY the last issue of the Mon
roe Bulletin we see that Hon. D.
b. Eaton, of the Civil Service Com
mission, has been in that City ex-
aiming class of three applicants
Tor departmental service at Wash
lngton' Mr. Eaton may come thro'
Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

MAKE yonr cash purchases at
Lund & Waren's, corner Second
and jackson streets, and for every
dollars worth of goods bought for
cash, you will receive a chance in
the drawing of 80 valuable prizes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
ST. JOHNS
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS

The trne Liver Medicine and real
remedy for Torpid and Congr-tive
Livers Prompt relief is ohsainedi
by their use; they obviate the nss
of Mercury, and being entirely Veg
etable are perfectly safe. Price, 95
cents box.
Apply to HENRY ST. JOHN.
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Chy-
mist, in Exchange Hotel Building,
Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

The river here in the last "a
hours fell 2.10, which leaves the
gauge 30 feet 2.10. A rapid fall
may be expected in a few days.
The reports relative to the break
ing of the Woodslawn levee below
the Robson place, have been con-
fined. The situation is still criti-
cal but the planters will feel re-
lieved when they learn of the steady
fall from from Fulton to Shreveport.
Il Shreveport Times, May 14th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

DIRECTOR General Burke, of
the Exposition has rendered his re-
signation, and it has been accepted
by the Board of Management, to
take effect on the goth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
The crops are booming. Ev

The crops are booming. Ev-
cry planter and farmer in the Par
ish has taken advantage of the last
few days of fine weather, and have
been working like beavers. The
stands of cotton and corn are good,
cane is looking up, and our pres
ent prospects are now bright. Let
us keep the ball a-moving which
will insure us harvest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

Mrs. L. E. Brosset, after spen-
ding a few days with relatives in
our Civ, returns to her home in
Natchitoches Parish by the II. and
P. train this afternoon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

MONEY makes the Mare run"
rs an old saying. Money, is also
needed in the purchase of agricul-
saTai implements, hardware, etc, a
large stock of which is constantly
Kept on hand at the store of Miller,
Brady Il Co, and now Being sold
at the lowest prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

The members of the Juvenile
p1cifc Fire Company gave a dance
en- Wednesday night at the Began
Hall, which was we'll attended by
the bellies and beaux.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

Mr.. E. A. Biossat, now of the
CITY of Marshall, Texas, visited his
family at this place on Wednesday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
rown and Parish News.

BOOK and Job Printing a spe-
cialty at this office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

-LUND & Warren have just re-
ceived 1900 pounds Picnic Hams,
to be sold at 10 cents per pound.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

BARGAINS in Hardware and
Agricultural Implements at Miller,
Brady & Co.'s.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

SAVE money! Goods cheap
ar than ever at Lund & Waren's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16
100000 <; !; *; ;: a: =; !: e.:

postage and by mail you will get free
package of goods of large value,
that will start you in work that will
at once bring you in money faster
than anything else in Amsrica. All
about the 100000 in presents in
esch box. Agents wanted every
where, of either sex, OF all ages, for
all the time, or spare time only, to
work for us at tboir own homes -
Fortunes for all workers absolutely
assured. Don't delay. II. HALLrrT &
Co., Portland, Me.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-16

-iHE ladies Of st, Francis Xa-
'''Fs congregation are requested to
meet at the residence of Rev. l..
Aeaard, On Monday afternoon at S
o'clock, for the purpose of taking
steps towards giving an entertain
nent Tor the benet Of the Catho-
nc Church, til an1 r,aiument to be
gwen sometimo ia ,4a month of Nav.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-11
Rapid Speakers.

Now 1O1k Ouu.
The three most voluable Senators, Beck.
Morgan and Plumb, neither write nor
specially prepare their speeches, except
ing to gather the facts. None of these
three, however, makes anv claim to the
possession of oratorical powers, though
each is singular in one respect. Mr.. Plumb
is the most rapid speaker who has been
in the Senate for many years. He and
Senator Beck are the only men who
ever taxed Mr.. Murphy's power as
stenographer to the fullest, and many
think Mr.. Murphy is the most rapid
stenographer in the world. Mr.. Plumb's
words are emitted with terrific speed.
He sometimes utters as many as $50 in q
minute. Mr.. Beck, while scarcely less
rapid. speaks less clearly than Mr..
Plumb, 80 that his words sound just AZ
the posts of q Virginia fence look to
3 man sitting at the window of q
lightning express. Mr.. Morgan's speech
is rapid, flows as continuously IS q
running brook, and much the same pleas
sntly bubbling sound. He never pre-
pares or revises his speeches. They ap-
pear in the Record precisely as he deliv-
ers them, and yetMr. Murphy says that
he never yet has found in them An error
of grammar of diction, and that - speci-
mems of pure, classic English, that are
by the speeches Of any. Senar |
tor. Mr.. Bayard does not read his
speeches, but, with these exceptions, 81 |
most I'll others do.