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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

Few animals in times past have
been more esteemed than the cat, or
been honored with a wider folk lore.
Indeed, among the Egyptians this
favored animal was held sacred to Isis
and the moon, and worshiped with
great ceremony. In the mythology of
all the Indo-European nations the cat
holds prominent place; and its con-
psntion with witches is well known.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

Walking down Broadway is very pleas
ant when you feel well, and T x
never felt better than when his 1rleno asRe -
his "a speedily. can, my boy" said f,
Ha &c N. D. did itw And his friend won !.
dered what 6. M. D. msant. He knew 1t
did M not mean a Good Many Doctors, for
T. K had tried dozen in vain.
have it," said he, just hitting the Ga ald ON
t Msd head %esp OF Cold Medal De-
served as my friend j s. always
dubs it," Sold by druggists.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18
The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale2
Magnolia Balm is the charm
err that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

VALUABLE AND CoNvENIENT.-BRowN's
BRONCHIAL, TRoCHEs are safe and sure
remedy for all troubles of the Throat and
Lungs. Sold only in boxes. 20 cts
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"I SAY, Charlie, who was that saw you
talking to this morning." Jaw, he was
man who had made me slight advance on
a note" "Have you known him long!
ayes; he used to shave my father"
"Barber?" "No, broker. "-Merchdm irdo-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

IT ia the feeblest mustache, as well az
the sickliest child, that gets the most tono-
ling.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

THEY are going to dinner. He: May !
sit on your right hand?" She; ~, oeteer
take a chair" He takes one.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

prKr'sTooTHACHE DROPS curein1 minute'1Sc'
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and peauunes. 90
NAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

If man loses the tail of his dress coat
1t is spoiled for society use; but ne can
wear it round about.-1eIGs SUttngs.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

NEVER speak Of a grocer as man Of
grit. He might suspect that you doubted
the honesty Of his sugar.-M Y. Graphic.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

WAVES of trouble roll from the owe shun
of debit Washington ,Hdtchet.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

HAcK-pR1vER's coUPLET: If she be not
fare for me, what care l whose rare SnO
be.-Chicdgo Tribune.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

The letters of the word "poetry" make
the words "rot, yep," Yep is North-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

GENTs-Your Hop Bitters have been of great
value to me. / was laid up with typhoid fever
for over two months, and could get no RELIEF
fering from debility, or any one in feeble
health, ! cordially recommend them J. O.
SroETzEI., 63S Fulton St., Chicago, LII.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

COLDS, fevers and infiammations broken
up by DR.. Pierce's Extract of Smart W eed.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

''Ir's hot as an oven in here" he said to
the editor. at ought to be; it's where l
make my bread. "-Lynn Union.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

A Book Free: on the Liver, its Diseases ano
Cure. DR.. Sanford, 231 Broadway, New York
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"Monroe, Mich, Sept, 25th, 1875. SRs:
/ have been taking Hop Bitters for infam-
nation of kidneys and bladder. 1t has
'done for me what four physicians failed
"to do-cured me- The effect of the Bitters
seemed like magic to me-" w. L. CARTER.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

--"Paralytic, nervous, tromulous old
ladies are made perfectly quiet and Pright-
ly by using Hop Bitters.
ET None genuine without a bunch Of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vie, pois-
Onous stuff with "Hop" orr Hop" in theisnamcS
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

UNITED States Senator Blackburn says
Red Star Cough Cure is safe and reliable.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

A TRAMP thinks air is humbug. You
can't live without it, and yet you can
starve to death on it, if you have nothing
else.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"PAT, what time isait;" "Oi don't know
Mike, but let's guess at it and then, be-
gorra, the man as comes furthest OF car
20 out to the kitchen and look.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

MOST of Persia is very rugged, hence
the Persian rug.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

THE best posted traveller 10 a letter
Burlington Free Press.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"WHAT shall 1 get for moths?" We
should not get anything; but if the corre'
spondent is fond of moths, very. accep1>
able present would be a sealskin jacket
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

IN AFFLICTED with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Ehompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Soc
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

AN Indianapolis man advertises to put
down wells at bottom nrices.- Detroit Post.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18
CANCER CURED

I have had a cancer on my face for many rars: I
have tried great many reuedies, but wthot relief.
| almost gave up hope of ever being culd. DR..
Hardman, my son. recommended Swifts Peclne:
now well, and It is impossible for me to ex1ess my
thanks In words for what this medicine has one Tor
me. - MRS. OL1FE .hARAAN"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"IAM belle ringer now" remarked
Bedford avenue young man as he put an
engagement ring on the finger OF his dull
cinea.-NorriStOao Herald
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

AN exchange says there is a considera..
BILE amount of bad coin afoat. Coin that
can float must be of exceedingly light
weight.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

Is ooRN-PoPPINa an agricultural repors'
Chicago Tribune.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

CIVIL the coming women TALK" in.
uuires Estelle. WIN the coming duck
awimp-M Paul Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

"Ludington, Mich, Feb. 2, 1879. have
sold Hop Bitters for four years, and there"
is no medicine that surpasses them for bill
ious attacks, kidney complaints, and all
diseases incident to this malarial climate.
H, T. ALEXANDER.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

A BlaD's-ErE view in . hsn'yard is only
fowl proEpsSt
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

81 had severe attacks of gravel and q
"ney trouble; was unable to get any mes
cine or doctor to cure me until used ~
Bitters. They cured me in short time
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

A GREAT eomposer-Ether.-LUe.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

nj 0nV0 Big Money for Agents. I Send ri 0nNo
III III.kN for Catalogue and terms. Il Hmm
uLUUNO Erie Clock Co., Erie, Pa. UEUVNV
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

swift's Specific is entirely vegetable and Fms to
cure cancers by forcing out the impurities I'm the
blood. -.,--.- ma,
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer J, AtlantaFa, or
159 W. sd St., N. Z.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18
Answer This if You

Is there q ptIbUH IIVIIIB WIZ wv n
ease of ague, biliousness, nervoh
neuralgia, or any disease of the s
liver or kidneys that Hop Bitters l
cure?
"My mother says Hop Bitters is tm
thing that will keep her from sevsE0 ae
of paralysis and headache. Ed. bs
Sun.
"My little sickly, puny baby, was Gig
into a great bouncing boy and l wasiss
from a sick bed by using Hop Btu
short time. A YOUNG MOTIF,
w "No use to worry about any y
Kidney or urinary trouble; especi
Bright's Disease or Diabetes, as HOT
tiers never fails Of cure where
possible
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

Ihave had cancer in my right ear for TIM years.
1 tried every remedy the physicians practice, to no
permanent good. Swift's Specific has wroult won
ders for me- 1t is the best blood purifier in q world.
JOHN s. MORROW, Florene Ala.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

t. Unhealthy or inactive kidneys caus
"gravel, Brights disease, rheumatism, an
"a horde of other serious and fatal diseases
which can be prevented with Hop Bitters
~ fokan In time
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-18

Cure for Coughs, Colds and other Throat and
Lung Affections.
FIFTY CENTS BOTTLE. AT DRU0ofsTs DEALERS
THE CHARLES AVOGELER CO.. Baltimore. yand, U.S.A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06

Mr.. RANDALL AND THE SoUTH.-Mr.
Randall, who has returned from his South
ern trip, was in the House yesterday and
seemed we'll pleased. He said:
"It is the proudest period of my life. The
Southerners are q great people, and as great
in hospitality as in other good qualities. I
was simply overwhelmed by the cordiality
of my reception. The South is making
rapid progress. The hum of industry is
heard everywhere. The people are not
taking much interest in politics beyond re-
joicing over the return of the democracy to
power. They have learned economy and
have turned their attention to developing
tho resources of their marvellous country
My visit was social, but of course in my
speeches included my views on the tariff
and on internal revenue. The trip was not
political, as has heen charged Mr.. Ran
dali walked about the House in q jubiant
mood, and he is now considered fairly
launched into the speakership contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06
presidept.elect clevelaud,s Cabinet.

CHICAGO, Jan. Gin an interview yes
terday Judge o. A. Locbrane, we'll known
as general counsel for the Pullman Palace
Car Co., reference was made to the Judges
recent call upon Gov. Cleveland, and the
following question was asked: "Has the
President elect made any cabinet selec
tions?" He hasn'tdecided upon single man
that any one knows of. His warmest friend
to-day cannot say what he is going TO do
OF course, from my hours interview with
him, can only judge of his policy, not of
his preferences. But" and Judge Loeb.
rane smiled grimly and significantly, "if
were to venture an opinion should say
that don't think there will be any briga-
der generals. in the Cabinet" you are
to have resigned your position as
counsel of the Pullman company" suggest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06
FR0M WASHINGTON.

,sneeisl Correspondents Of the Alexandria GaGettel
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. q. 1879.
FirskAesistant Postmaster General Cros,
NV lais Governor of Montana, has received
= Tel, gram from R. B. Harrison. Secretary,
If the Stock Growers Association, dated
Helena, Mont, january 9Th, referring TO
the condition of cattle on the ranges, IN
which he saws: 1.-THE condition of the stock
WAS very fine before the storms nd -ihey
can stand more. The loss will depeng(
more on the weather to come than on that
passed. The temperature was from zero to
thirty FIVE degrees. below for three weeks,
but a warm wavestbat arrived on Saturday
has been followed by more moderate tenn
perature."
Judge r. H. Cockerile, of Fairfax coun-
ty. Va, who was appointed to q position,
Under the Commissioners of heDistrict aad
who made an efficient clerk, has been re-
movei h account of his political sentiments
to make rsesu for "loyal" republican.
The family OF Chief Justice Waite is much
annoyed at the exaggerated reports OF bis
condition which have been circulated
While the Judge is still feeble, he is said tc
be steadily improving and his strength. ! Is
gradually returning. While the family
have been anxious over the Frustrated con
dition in which the attack left him, thes
are at present inno degree alarmed.
The Secretary of the Treasury has trans
mitted 10 the House of Representatives ar
estimate specifying in detail the number ano
class of officers and employees ofevery grade
and nature, with the rates OF compensation
which will be necessary to properly con
duet the business of collecting the revenue
at each port of entry 10 the United State
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1855
The number of regular officers and EN-
ployees is estimated at 4,l47, and thell
salaries at S. ,295. 139. An additional esti
mate for miscellaneous items IS made
SaI6nntiug to 81 .l60, 623.
The;rinyestigation of the Indian lane
| leases was begun by the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs to-day, aud MIR. John W
Scott, an agent for several tribes IN the
| Indian Territory, was the first witness, who
| in his testimony, said there was land enough
| in the reservation under his charge TO give
every Indian on it over 81 years Of age l6l
| acres.
General w. B. Hazen, Chief Signal Oil
Ger, has reduced Sergeant Otto Holtnorth
the Signal Service to the ranks, and has for
mally recommended to the Secretary @
War that he be dismissed FROM the service
for ria;ag Lieut.. Greely's private papers
The recommendation will be approved al
once, "a General Hazen's action was made
at The suggestion ofthe War department.
Representative Townshend will endeavol
to secure the passage of the Mexican pen
sion bill as soon as the interstate commerce
bill is dispased of. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06
ALEXANDRIA, v
Tuesday EVENING, JANUARY 6.
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Amt PATTY Witten died recently 10 Iaze-
we'll county, aged over 100 years.
Mr. Alexander McRae, an oldsaad highly
esteemed citizen of klcnmona, u'eu 'u"
day night in the 10th year OF age.
Capt. C. r. Mason, of Augusta county
the Oldest railroad contractor IN virginia,
is critically i'll. He is eighty six years OF
age.
Rosthschild, clothing merchant OF
Hempton. has failed, with liabilities OF be-,
tween $4,000 and $4,000 and assets OF
$1,000 or s. 900. II
The Board of Visitors OF the University
of Virginia will meet on the 10Th OF tn's
month to fill the chair made vacant py Inc
death of Professor Southall.
The Annual Conference of the Methodist
Enjsconal Church South ia to be held In Sa-
lem and will commence March IL. Bishop
Parker is expected to preside. ::sss
The sales of leaf tobacco i'll Lynchhnrg
for December aggregated l,l60,OOO POUNDS.
The best Informed merchants predict an &C
tive revival in the next few weeks.
1t is currently reported that DR.. J. w:
Mallet will be an applicant before the board
of visitors of the University of Virginia Tor
the chair of chemistry, recently vacated Dy
himself
Robert Whitlock and Robert Hopkins,
two white men, were arrested in Richmond,
Yesterday, charged with displacing switch
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Road about
six months ago, which caused the death OF
Engineer Hail..
A yoting man named Cornelius Arnold,
of Augusta county, was killed while hunt
ing near the Warm Springs last week. De
stumbled and fell, and the gun was dis
charged, lodging load Of buckshot in his
side, causing death almost instantly.
Gov. Cameron and bis staff will visit:the
New Orleans Exposition about the hrst
week in February, in time to witness the
Mardi Gras parade. There will be ten per
sons in the party, and the members OF the
Governors staff will 20 in full uniform.
A fire occurred in Norfolk yesterday by
which the store Of j. P. Adams and the
dwelling Of Harrison Jones, at the corner
of Cumberland and Scott streets, were de-
stroyed with their contents. The upper
part of the store was occupied by Lewis
Lotion and family The fire was incendia-
ry and insurance small
The piston rod of locomotive attached
10 freight train OH the Richmond and
Danville Railroad became disconnected on
Sunday while the train was going down
heavy grade near Jenuings's Ordinary. and
the engine became unmanageable. Engl-
ueer Richard Darlington jumped from his
cab and broke one Of his legs.
The annual exhibition of the Virginia
Poultry Association commenced in Rich
mond to day. and will be open for four
days. The officers present are Captain M.
B. Rowe, of Fredericksburg, president !;
George r Hill, of Alexandria, treasurer !;
and Frank Lovelock, Of Gordonsville, sec
rotary 1t is expected that there will be a
very good exhibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06

GEN.; GRANTS DISTRESS. Selfrespecling
Americans cannot help feeling of shame
az they read about General Grant and the
efforts that are being made by his friends
and admirers to again lift him ont of the fl
nancial slough into which his weakness and
derbilt loaned to Grants name, not to the
man, $780, 600, which the general wanted to
help carry his bank, through which his bril-
liant partner Ward was swindling the pub
lie at the rate Of million dollars mouth.
Now Vanderbilt wants his money, and has
had an inventory taken Of all the generals
property, with the view to having the she
Ii1' sell to satisfy the judgment which is for
something like $4,000 TO save his prop
erty, and especially his swords, decorations
and presents, the generals friends are ac-
lively eXerting themselves TO raise money,
and probably before the time for the sale
the amount will be made up and paid over,
and Grant be again relieved from the dis
tress into which his want of judgment has
thrown him. General Grant has been hon
ored and rewarded as no other American
has ever been he has been elevated and APP
pauded by grateful and enthusiastic peo
in doing things which self-respecting per-
son would not do, and which one in his
position should be very careful to avoid.
His course is humiliating to the American
people, who did all in their power to make
Il dem god of the man, but who in spite OF
them persists in being low, vulgar and de-
ciedly commonplace. Were Grants prop
erty to be sold out under an execution, it
would be reflection upon The country, and
yet the country has been recklessly if not
disgustingly generous to him; if his swords
and badges aud pictures and presents that
have been showered upon him at home and
abroad, were to he knocked down 10 the
highest bidder by the sheriff, where is the
American citizen who would not feel a sense
Of shame? And still Grant has no right,
whatever generous construction may be
put upon his services to the country, to ex-
pect for better treatment than he has re-
ceived. 1t is hoped that Drexel, Childs,
Beale, and other admirers of Grant will
satisfy the Vanderbilt Judgment, and save
the country the spectacle of seeing the man
who has been honored and rewarded above
all others By bis countrymen, turned out a
degraded pauper. These men can afford to
take from their millions, and their gener
osity may help to keep up the delusion in
regard TO the general until he passes off this
stage Of action, and ceases TO BIZ burden
upon friends. 1t might be suggested in this
that guardian be appointed for
him were it not for the fact that he has i'm
posed upon friends and the public 80 long,
thai it is not likely that he can accomplish
further injury. Salt Lake Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06

SWEET VIoLETs.-Mr. Hobitzell of Mary
land, was the only man on the floor Of
the House yesterday whose desk displayed
product of the florists skill, and his was
literally covered with an immense harp of
violets, roses and ferns. The harp was very
fragrant and beautiful, but its sudden re-
moval from the House is explained by the
Critic as follows: For q short time Mr.
HoblitzeI was very proud Of his possession.
1t was beautiful, smell deIiciously and at
tracted attention. But his conlentmenl
was short-lived. Members began to come
closer. They looked for the card that
generally accompanies floral offerings. That
card was tucked away and almost hidden
among roses and violets. 1t was brought
to light by Mr.. Cox, of New York. 1t bore
these simple words, From Violet That
was enough for Mr.. Cox. He soon had a
crowd around Mr.. HobliIzell. Mr.. Cox
wanted to know who Violet was. Mr..
Hoblilzell denied all acquaintance with
Violet, and said he believed the harp was
for Mr. Cox. IT. he said, there had been
champagne bottle by it, l would be GER
tain that it was meant for Cox But he
could not get OFF, His fellow members piled
him with questions and insinuations. He
could not answer. At each question and at
each inuendo everybody laughed. Mr. Hob
litzell got warm. He then got warmer.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, began to hum softly
Sweet violets, sweeter than all the roses,
and Representatives Bland, Broadhead,
Barksdale and Hardeman joined in the
chorus. Mr.. Hoblitzell could stand it no
longer. He sent for page. The harp was
taken to cloak-Toom."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-06
DEPARTMENT CLERKS.

To the editor of the Aterandlla Gazette:
The alleged democratic press are now
greatly perplexed for fear thai the republic
cans in the Departments here may be re-
moved from Office. They advocate life
teaurefor reppblicans-an aristocracy of
ofice-h olders-apparently.
:. Ninety per cent. of t&s,oOo clerks here
have been appointed durisy the last twenty
four years mot under the civil service rules
by republicans for political service render
ed The republicans have always taken
good care of their friends. 1t is claimed by
certain democrats. that to remove these en-
perienced clerks and: fill their places with
capable and honest democrats would work
apsinjnry TO the public service and the dem
ocratic party. The truth is, large num-
Der of these clerks, like their late rejected
candidate for President, have had too much
experience The most of the jobbery per-
petratcd by outside rings has been done
| through the subordiDates in office. The
| heads of departments and bureaus, as rule,
merely attach their signatures to decisions
and accounts adjusted by their clerks. The
only way to thoroughly reform the civil SER
vice is with a"hickory broom" Some discrim-
ination might he exercised, Of course, in
favor of honests faithful and non partisan
clerks. The majority of the subordiuates
here, in utter disregard Of the civil service
law, went into the political fight during the
last campaign, and worked like beavers in
various ways for their candidate, with The
expectation that if they lost the battle they
would be removed. No great ability or ex
perience is required to I'LL these minor Of
fees A clerk capable of keeping books by
single entry in country store would be
competent to fill most of these clerkships
paying from $1,000 to $500 per year, Ger
lain forms ara used, aud it is all pretty
much machine work. which can be acquired
by on Intelligent clerk in very short time.
| The democratic party have been paying
taxes for The support Of this army of re-
publican ofliceholders for the last twenty
four years, and would it not be manifestly
unfair that they should continue to "hold
the fort"' now that the democracy have
won? Who have the better right to them,
our friends or our enemies?
Three-fourths of the clerks were changed
at the commencement Of republican rule, in
1861 The public service would be benefit
led and the democratic narty strenstbenod
by pretty general change. DEMOCRAT.
| WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 5, 1885.