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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

MIR. Ruskiu thinks there is great
future for American art but he hardly
realizes the enormous demand 2ycr
I ere for DR.. Bulls Ctugh Syrup in
deed, he doesn't.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

The lovers Of these rich and most beautiful
OF line dress fabrics are assured of decided
velvet season this fall and winter besides
the prevailing colors and shades. many new
coIonngs have been produced almost defying
Inscription, cX'minltion being necessir, to gct
even t'int idea OF the exquisite results aud
combinations. Send for samples.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09
CoLoRED DRESS GOODS.

We shall display this season unquestionably
the largest stock, aud the most comprehensive
and vailed assortment OF colorings in stand
ard makes aud high novelties, OF Foreign and
Domestic Dress Goods ever heretofore placed
upon .ur shelves; comprising new plain col
ors, l nds, checks, hrocne effects, stripes, &c,
IN the most harmonious combination, of col.
orngs and Effects possible to imagine, present
lng a broader scope for the display Of your
s-yeral tastes lhtn ever heretofore exhibited
we quote two specials as follows: ~ inch fine
All wool trcots, in large variety Of standard
ana new shades only soc per yard 40 inch
hue all wool pin-hcad checked suitings in
dark mixed Effects. very choice, only SOC per
ward Send for samples
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

To keep up, ana propcrly conduct this de
Partmeut requires long eAFerince, persistent
study, ana /, thorough know ledge Of the par
ticultr weayes, the correct color, and weight,
the best known dyes, g..
For FIVE years this department has ste ,dil,
incre ,sed its business which is in itself suih-
,ient evidence OF our efforts in this direction
In conjunction with The popular and stand
ard fabrics We shall Offer many new features
in novelties, &c. in black cashmeres, silk
wrap henreittas and sergics ana foules and
wool brocades and tricots and ottaman cloths
and drap de alma and gloria cloths &c
We are constantly stocked with 4 4 and 1
Courtauld celebrated black English crepes,
for wells and trimmings
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

Woodward & Lothrop Of the Boston Dry
Goods House, Of Washington, n. c., beg 10
call yeur attention to their mammoth stock Of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods, Fancy Articles,
&C, which is now ready for inspection. Our
thoroughly organized and well established
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT
has made us acquainted with many people
throughout Virginia, West Virginia and
Maryland, and in fact through the south; and
Of them we ask continuance Of their favors,
for which we are profoundly grateful Of
those with whom we have not had dealing,
we ask that they send us "A trial order, which
will be all that is necessary to enable us to
convince them of our excellent facilities. and
slraii -forwardness in all business transactions
In sending for samples or goods, state color
qualities, size and about the price you desire
10 pay All goods returnable Tor cash and
satiactI0n guaranteed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09
ELnE.oNNELvErEEx.

We make specially Of this veveteen. il
having earned Il world Wide reputation, for lis
1ne quality, graceful tone, 1nJ erling worth.
The closeucSs ard thickness Of It's pile, The
= shlily and grAiclulucss Of its drnpings.
the extraordinary wearing qu hti,s and lis
cauiiiuly ri"ll appearance srmps il sec,n
TO none Pain blnck. all colurS. 81 per ward
Iwilcd ilck, all coors, 81 % per ward
Elrgan line Of silk yclycts in All the new
and rol shades and colorings at 81 Is,
al.5o, : - -. = % per yaid.
Handsome hlok hrorale vrIvets, in cut and
uncut patterns, Of The most e'eghnt design.
Two tau,i aro, .dtd ..,Ne.a, ~ :.,a l..
hinatouS OF various colors.
New shades Of 81 pushes, quilted six fab
rics for Innings, in Italian cloth. silk. satin
aud surah, At 50c, G2l", Tic, 81, 81 III and
81 ~ per ward
81 ksl Silksl-We are the acknowled ,ed
headquarters fer the American 81 ks, (" which
have in late years grown into such popularity
rs to almost cnJiiely occupy the posi- ion here
to!ofe hell b, the imported goods. equal To
the imported in bosh color and finish and su-
pyuor us regards that III st esscnia, quality
du ability, being guaranteed not to crack or
>hi and ever retaining its soft lustrnus effect
-, ~ ., 81, $50, l.722, liz, l97
am per ward
Block and 60 ored gros eflin 81 k; back and
coiot,i surll silN; hla.k aud coloiel brocnd
rd SILKS black AMI colortd brocadcl s,tins;
black and co ore'l Jersey silks; black and col.
oTcd satin duchess; black an colored rho
tamc black p Kin stlipe,, (aatin aud grUs
5raiuj) rich two-toued bro'advd, SC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

We are the only house in the District ear
ryinE in stock a Fan Line of Black
smith Tools.
We are also manufacturing the Morehsad
Saw Sett, for setting Circular and all heavy
Saws. The only tool made which will do The
work. Price, 200 each.
An inspection Of our stock is invited aad
correspondence solicited.
Come and See me, and Save Money.
J. B. KENDALL,
.6l8 Penn. Ave-, 6l9 B st,
n. W.. Washington, D. c.
Nov S-lm 1881,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09
MEMS FALL AND WINTER UNDERWEAR

This stock comprises only the production:
of the best MANUFACTURES, such as are guaran-
teed for fit, workmanship and general dura
hility, we quote. Mems merino under shirts
and drawers, medium and heavy weight only
soc each Mems ,nerino wool under shirt,
and drawers medium and heavy weight at 62l
and 7jc and : each. Men scarlet all WOO
medicated flannel under shirts and drawers
medium and heavy weight best quality ever
offered at the prices named 81, l.25, l so, TO-
2, 2 80 and each
NOTE-In ordering shirts give chest meas.
ure; drawers give waist measure and length
ofin seams. State price desired.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

fnf n 'f1V
SAMUEL q. LANCASTER.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09
CHILpREN' 5 HoIsERY

Boys and misses french ribbed cotton hose,
in black and brown and navy blue excellent
quality and 25c per pair.
Boys and misses fine french ribbed hose
and double toe and heel and in navy blue
and brown and black extra quality.
Ladies ready made under wear; Ladies
kid and silk and cashmere gloves: linens
and housekeeping goods; ladies and misses
cloaks and jerseys; handkerehefs; ribbons
and laces and embroideries and lace cur
tnins and curtain laces and poles and FIX
ings, &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

Our fall stock Of these goods is all that coul,
be desired our buyers having had the expert
cnce Of many years to guide his selections
which are superior to any previous offerings
we quote:
Mems unbleached English halfhose, at l21c
l8c, q and 25c per pair
Mems colored cotton half hose, 2lc, 25c
IS and 374c per pair.
Mems merino and wool and cashmere hal
hose in solid colors and mixed Crews anG
browns, 25c, S73c, 45c, so, GA and 75c pei
pair.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09
LADIES AND cHLDREY's HOSIERY.

The popular and fashionable colors Of fal
and winter hosiery will match the dress mate
rial as far as practicable. Black hose in in
grain cotton and cashmere will undoubtedl,
retain their deserved popularity
Ladies Tine ingram cotton hose, full regu
lar maize, extra good quality, colors bIacl
seal brown and navy blue, all sizes only 90
pair, better qualities 374c SOC and sc pc
pair. Ladies fine unbleached balgrigan hose
full regular ma !e and splendid quality anC
good value, 2lc, five pairs 81.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

F6, R,vu ~ H4leg9'fs
WM hC MITCHELL
SfDNtN y NruD
LEIGlf y sol lHElLAND.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-09

For Cl,rt ~ 'frcgd C,Hrt
b. G.. >TuNESTREET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

registers the number Of sales made.
Such is the description of the inge-
nious machine which is now on ex-
hibition in Christiana. 1t is said
that it will cost less than $50 to
make; but how it is to distinguish
between leaden or mutilated coins
and good ones is not stated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

During the past few weeks there has been all the Eastern
tendency advance the price Of Cotton and Wooen goods and
styles of both have already been advanced from per %
view of this wish call attention the fact our p,ybo
ere all made adunc and when the largest Weld since H.
War; expected from the Cotton crop this and adjoining ~
and extent that will be enabled supply demands
for old prices We would also that on
larger and varied and complete than at the
time remind the trade a e them than other market and
that get from at smaller than anywhere M
and lastly that guarantee the sell he ~
be bought in the United States Our larger than
the consumption demands Our goods MUST BE SOLD We
ashamed to append our prices
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

-THRoUGH trains will run from
Shreveport to Cincinnati within 30
days, gauges on intervening roads
being changed to the standard.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

LAST year the Republican par
ty was beaten in fact. Straight
way Mr.. Blaiae became concerned
for the poor negro. If he had been
elected, things would have gone, so
far as the Southern States are con-
cerned, substantially as they did
during the administrations of
Hayes, Garfield and Arthur, and
as they are going now. The ne
gro in the South is just as we'll off
to-day as if Mr.. Blaine were Presi-
dent.-[Boston Avertis er, Repub-
lican.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
NOTICE.

ALEXANDRIA, LA,
Sept. %, '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.. 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 RosENrHAL,
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

Flour, s5.65 the best, Choice.
Pork, standard, at sl1 per barrel.
Meal, So per barrel.
Bacon, 7 cents per pound.
Dry Salt Meat, g. cents per pound.
Choice Hams, liz cents.
Sugar, from 6 to u cents.
Rice, AZ to 6 cents.
Coffee, 81 to 133 cents.
Lard, in tierces, y cents, in cans
from 3 to so pounds, cents.
Soap, at $3.50 per box.
Soda, 6 cents per pound.
Buckets, Is cents each.
Brooms, Is cents each.
Tagging, liz cents per yard.
Ties, $l.45 per bundle.
Salt, 81 per sack.
Shot, Sl.65 per sack.
Oil, Is cents per gallon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
DIED.:

In this Town, on Friday, October
9th, 1885, GEORGE TREVOR, aged
9 years, son of Henry and Lydia
St. John.
IN Pineville, La, on Satur-
day, October 10th, 1885, ROBERT
GAFFNEY, aged 26 years, a native
of the County Leitram, Ireland.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

The Criminal Court at Ope-
lousas on Thursday condemned two
negro murderers to death, and one
negro raplst to the penitentiary for
life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

JOB Printing neatly executed
at this office. Give us a t,ial and
be convinced. Our terms are strict
ly cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
A. HEYMAN

Calicoes, 81 to 81 cents per ward.
Drilling, 81 cents per yard.
-Four quarter Brown Domestic, 6 cts.
! Brown Domestic, at S cents.
Ten quarter Brown Sheeting, l5cts
Ten quarter bleached sheeting. 10
s Ounce Lowells, 81 cents per yard.
Tickings, s to Is cents per yard.
Iiindseys, s to 179 cents per ward.
Flannels, white and red and twilled.
from 10 to 80 cents per yard.
Blankets, IS cents to $3.50 a pair.
Jeans, 129 to 40 cents per yard.
Dress Goods, s cents up.
Snitings, 124 cents up.
Cashmeres, from 10 to so cents.
Worsted Plaids, s to 20 cents.
Clothing, in suits from $3.50 to SIS
Hats, Is CITE to So for the finest.
Tobacco, 81 to As cents per pound.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
Henry L. Biossat, Business Manager

"A Few cases of smallpox are
reported in the Parish of Con-
cordia.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
TIE MONEY IN THE UNITED
STATES.

lowing very interesting statistics
Although the aggregate amount
of money in the United States at
the present time is greater than ev-
er before in the history of the coun-
try, yet it must be remembered our
population is also greater. The re-
port of the Comptroller of the Cur
rency stated the total amount of
coin and currency in the United
States at sl,541, 5Ss,14O With
present population of 100000,
this would give a circulation of
about s27 per capita. The aggre-
gate of coin and currency in this
country in 1S64-67 was 100 to
1900 million dollars, or about 400
million dollars less than to-day;
but our population then was only
"a to SO million souls, and the cir
culation per capita consequently
amounted to $3.50 in 1864, S33.-
60 in 1866, and S29.5s in 1867.
In 1878 the whole amount of coin
and currency in the country had
been reduced $3.50, 100000, or only
s21.32 per capita. An increased
use of checks and drafts, together
with clearing houses and other
modern methods of facilitating ex-
changes, are supplying the place of
money to some extent. But as
population increases there should
be an enlargement of the volume
of circulating medium. If gold
should go to a premium because Of
the coinage, and the 1856, 100000
of gold coin and bullion now in the
United States should thus be con
verified into merchandise, the result
would be a contraction of the cur
rency to less than $1,000, 100000,
or about $3.50 per capita. This
would be a smaller circulation per
inhabitaut than in any previous
year since 1868.
WONDERFUL CIGAR Box.-The
New York Sun gives the following
account of an intelligent cigar box
that sells cigars, makes change and
will not trust !: Per Osterberg of
Oerebro is about, according to the
Swedish newspapers. to apply at
Washington for a patent on a ma
chine that sells cigars, and which
he has invented and patented in
most of the European States. Just
how the apparatus works is the in
ventor's secret, but it is described
as neat cast iron box, % feet high
by l foyt wide, intended to be put
up in railroad depots, hotel vesti-
bules, on steamboats,, and in other
public places where there is a de-
mand for cigars. 1t has compart-
ments for five, ten, fifteen and
twenty-cent cigars; the person who
wants one has merely to put the
coin in an opening made for it, and
preN a button, and the cigar pops
out on little tray. The machine
can furnish correct change. If one
wants a five-cent cigar and has. on
ly a dime, all that is required is to
put in the coin and press the but
ton. A nickel presently appears,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

"A DEEP laid plan of a mutt
naus character has been discovered
among the convicts in the Missis-
sippi penitentiary and their we'll
laid schemet were unearthed and
tIwarted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

-IND1ANAPoL1s, the great trot-
ting stallion of W. H. Wilson,
died at Cynthiana on Saturday, the
Sd inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

REV. John McOloskey, Cardi-
nal priest of the Holy Roman church
aud 5th Bishop and End Arch bish-
op Of New York, and the first and
only American Cardinal, died in
that City on Saturday, Oct. 10th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

WHAT means this seeming
apathy on the part of a number of
the country parishes as regards be.
ing represented at the coming Ex-
position, and the different Police
Juries failing to appropriate money
therefor? Verify, they do not want
to make an exhibit; we know of
lio other reason.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

The October number of the
DoRCAs is up to its usual standard
of excellence. 1t contains a choice
assortment Of designs and patterns,
in knitting and crochet; several
new stitches and revivals of old
ones, in addition to an admirable
article on Original Fancy Work,
by Ella Hepworth Dixon, of Lon
don. There is a novel design for
the new craze, viz: Gold Painting
on Crash: and many timely hints
on house and home decoration.
"Dorcas" is growing in popularity,
deservedly, and no well-ordered
any well-tegulated home will be
without it. Its subscription is only
Sl.0O per year, or ten cents for
single copy. Send at once and re
ceive the premium of "Dorcas
Leaves" which is offered to all new
subscribers who send in their names
before December LIST. Address,
"Dorcas," No. s72 Broadway, New
York City.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

THE Sabine Southron saws
We have the humiliating statement
to make that the Police Jury of
Sabine Parisb-with one single ju-
Tor excepted, Mr.. John Grayham
refused to make the insignificant
appropriation of s25 to pay the
freight on any exhibits from this
Parish to the Exposition.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

BUGGIES and WAGONS!
Several Car loads just :evedbcng sold the lowest cash figures
Warner Corsets speciality. Coraline ST. Flexible ST.
Heath $3.50; Med Corset, 40 cents. Misses Corsets
at all prices. Come and see.
James Means Co., guaranteed SHOES huon tace and ga
So pair In boys So pair All grades ladies shoes
from so cents $3.50 pair FURNITURE TRUNKS ali
styles and qualities. PRICES TO SUIT THE TINES
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15
When in the Wrong Channel

The bile wreaks grievous injury.
Headaches, constipation, pain in
the liver and stomach, nausea en-
sue. A few doses of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will reform these
evils and prevent further injury
1t is pleasant aperient, its action
upon the bowels being unaccompa-
MED by gripping. The liver is both
regulated and stimulated by it, and
as it is very impolitic to disregard
disorder of that organ, which from
neglect may eliminate in dangerous
congestion and hepatic abscess, the
Bitters should be resorted to at an
early stage. Failure to do this
renders contest with the malady
more protracted, Fever and ague,
rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles, are remedied by this fine
medicine, and the increasing in
firmities of age mitigated by it. 1t
may be also used in convalescence
with advantage, as it hastens resto-
ration of vigor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

The last three or four issues
of the Shreveport Times have con-
tanned long editorial articles in de-
Tense of Hon. N. G. Blanchard, ex-
planning his reasons for having vo-
ted as he did ON the Backbone
Land Grant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

"A SMOOTH complexion can be
had by every lady who will use
Parker's Tonic. For promptly reg
ulating the liver and kidneys and
purifying the blood, there is moth
ing like it, and this is the reason
why it so quickly removes pimples
and gives a rosy bloom to the
cheeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-10-15

ELECTIONS took place yester-
day in Ohio and Iowa. In both
States a Governor and other State
officers aud q Legislature is elected :;
and in Ohio the Legislature will de-
termine who is to succeed old bla-
tant John Sherman in the =. S.
Senate. In Iowa the chances are
in favor of the Republicans; in
Ohio it is hard to say who will win.
The Parish of Terrebonne is
prolific of monstrosities. The bear
ded girl and one and one-half
pound dwarf are we'll authenticated
cases. Now comes the reported
capture of an alligator ten feet
long, wearing two well-formed
heads. The Courier is authority
for the statement that it can be
found at Mr.. Julien Labat's store,
in that PARISH Baton Rouge
Truth.
National Republican., 1885-12-25
Al THE PALAIs ROYAL.
How the Small Army of Employees la
bored and Enjoyed Themselves.

DOreu Hnu BnJOyeu InemselVebs
Probably tho busiest place in Washington
yesterday was the Palais Royal. There the
people hurried in and out of the big doors,
pushed and crowded one another under the
long lines of fancy articles, until the night was
far advanced. Standing at the main entrance
and looking down the length Of the colossal
establishment the scene was brilliant one
scopc rnpidity. Everything that man could
think OF TO make fair friend happy, and the
only things that q woman would want were
piled and hung about until 1t seemed that Mr..
Lisntr was preparing for siege OF months
from thousar ds of fair enemies.
Never was there such trying day upon any
one as on the 100 employees, the majority OF
them females, and great many Of them pretty
at that. II was q continued pulling down of
cases, wrapping up bundles, and smiling en-
couragement at the purchaser. Through the
long hours OF the day, when everybody else
was intent on pleasure this small army had to
stand behind counters aud endure the thou.
sand and one criticisms of the great throng
that crowded the store. Although Mr.. Llsner
had advised his patrons to come early, and n
great many did SO, the crowd was largo at all
| times, and the great Pal0is Royal did not seem
big enough. and If that popular institution had
some day, there would not have been any
There was one pleasant moment in the day
for the employees, and that was In the base
ment-hot and uncomfortable to some OK.
crowd,' and as convenient place as any en-
ploye could wish for on Christmas eve. Mr
Lisner had generously ordered a supper to bt
served TO his employees, and Mt G o'clock an at
| tractive and interesting scene was presented
| Long tables were stretched the length of the
| big room and these werc loaded with sucs
dGinties most appreciated by the guests. oys
| tiers and trimmings and such things general!
partaken OF Christmas were there, and to thes
the employees did full justice. 1t was nearl!
midnight when the Palais Royal closed, ani
even then people were trying TO get in.