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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
THREE MILES.
How . Printer Made the Hest OF q Very
Disagreeable Situation.

How . Printer Made the Hest of Very
Disagreeable situation.
Bud Dillon. a Nashville printer, in
company with typographical compan-
ion, once walked from Nashville to
Memphis. The only remarkable feature
of this incident is that Dillon is known
as the LATEST man in Tennessee One
evening, while the two printers, hungry
and tired, were walking along the rail-
road, eagerly watching for the court.
house dome of Milan, Dillon, upon
meeting man, asked:
..How far is it to Milanp"
''Three miles,
'sThank you.
After walking some distance farther
they met another man. sGa
.'How far is it to Milan?'
..Three miles,
They had gone above mile when
they met another man.
'sHow far is it to Milan?"
p ''Three miles,"
Dillon began to get warm The sci
, ence of profanity is one of the learned
branches in which he was thoroughly
proficient, and seating himself on
cross-tie he swore with great energy and
volume. Arising, he wiped the perspira-
ton from his brow and said:
81 can stand a great deal and am
willing to excuse an ordinary liar, but
when man seeks to impose upon my
bow-legs. it mortally offends me.
haven't had a fight since Twas boy,
but if the next fellow we meet don't
shorten the distance to Milan, he'll have
me to whip, that's all.'
They had gone probably half mile
farther when they saw man approach
ing. Dillon took off his coat. handed it
to his companion and began to roll up
his sleeves. Tom, I'm in for it, T" said
he.
"Bud, for goodness sake don't say
anything to that fellow. He's a regular
giant"
Cant help that Say calling the
man who was walking some distance
from the track) chow far is it to
| Milan?''
'.About three miles.
my IrleHu, WISH you WOulu Dc
generous enough to make it two miles
and half
! "Kain't do it,
"Well. then, I'll have to fight YOU
can right, you're the man I've been
tookin' fur.
| Dillon approached the man, who,
selling him, threw him on the ground
with force that took his breath.
i "Hold on" cried Dillon, as soon as
he was able to speak. How far did
you say it is to Milan3"
Three miles.
| ..Oh, well, then, that's all right.
thought you said five miles. Much
obliged for courtesies so gracefully ex.
tended. Good evening. "-Arkansat
Traveller.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
did him good and he behaved well, liv-
ing economically andtaking a warm in.

Au ILL SOOu duu Hc UcHaVCu WOLF Nv
ing economically andtaking warm in
terest in the welfare Of his people.
With proper advisers Kalakaua might
have remained model monarch, but he
suffered from the influence of evil coun-
Observation-Disclosures who took office UNI
der him merely to further their private
ends and who suggested many ways in
which he could legally divert the public
funds into his own pocket. One of his
early attempts was to seize the
fees which reverted to the crown for
certain duties performed by officers of
the Interior Department.. He was
greatly incensed when the honest head
Of this department refused to deliver mp
these fees, and declared that they were
public moneys. The King has been
literally provided for, as we'll as most
Of his family, yet he is always in straits
for cash. He is given $4,000 every
two years for the private purse, 500, 600
year for palace expenses, SIG. 600 for
the Queen, and a like sum for Mrs. John;
Dominis. the Kings sister and the wife
of the Governor of Oahu Maui; the
Governor himself receiving $1,000.
Another sister of the King, Mrs. Archie
Cleghorn, receives $4,000; and ner
daughter $1,000. In addition to these
generous allowances for it must be re-
membered that the annual expenses Of
native are not more than $50, as he
lives mainly on poi and raw fish
King was allowed $1s, COO by the Legis-
lature for the palace stables This sum
he used to build private stable, which
he stocked with horses and ten hacks,
which he hired out to be run in OPPOSE
ton to the regular carriage companies.
in Honolulu. Besides all these sources Of
revenue the King receives a yearly
rental of not less than 800, 900 from
the crown lands, which comprise some
of the best sugar estates on the islands
The opposition party in the Legislature
have tried for several years to compel
the King to disclose the exact sum which
he receives from these crown lands,
but without success.
| With all this money Kalakaua is per-
ennially in debt. When he took the
famous trip around the world he brought
in bill for $22,5OO, which was paid
with some grumbling by the Legisla-
ture. When. the coronation was pro-
jected an allowance of $4,000 was
made, with the provision that, if this
sum was exceeded, it should come out
J of the Kings privy purse. The lavish
coronation ceremonies cost $40, GOO
and the sum had to be paid, as the
privy purse was empty and the King
himself so deeply in debt thai
for the credit of the Kingdom
the Legislature voted him $2O, 0O(
to satisfy the most pressing OF hit
creditors. What becomes of the. large
sums received by Kalakaua is myster.
which no one has yet solved. He has M
more idea of the value of money thar
4 had Ludwig Of Bavaria. He has fe'
expensive tastes, but he has one stron!
passion Which, freely INDUCED, drain
! him of all his coin. This IS gambling
The Hawaiians are as fond of all game
; of chance as the North American In
dian, and the King is sad to be no mea
hand at our great. National game Q
poker. -Honolulas Letter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
FEMININE FANclEs.
Fashions for Fair Women for the Sum
mer and Autumn Seasons.

Fashions for Fair Women for the Sum
mer and Autumn Seasons.
Violet is much worn with gray.
Frizzled short hair is not good form.
Dude collars for young ladies are
higher than ever. 81 asfaaa tia Ii.
All the grays this fall are to be tinged
with green
Butter yellow is a favorite shade with
brown this season. go " y
Leather color can be worn with almost
any combination -y.s .o ase.s
Grenadines have designs embroidered
by hand in floss silk. ee as.5 4i'i 49,,
Rock crystals in high favor for pins,
pendants and lockets. -
! .Ginghams are made up with Access
SORES of heavy cotton lace.
Parasols now correspond to the bon
net in color and trimming. @ s@i
Wild bachelors button is a fashions
BILE flower for millinery purposes.
White corduroy make a very pretty
vest to wear with stuff costumes.
Artificial fruits are much used in the
decoration of garden hats
Tailor-made dresses of white pique are
being worn this summer. -fao
This autumn all the browns are to
shade to yellow rather than red. to
Silk gloves have chenille figures in
bright colors. embroidered on the arms.
Cashmere, camel's hair, serge and
surah are used for travelling costumes.
Sash pins and slides are made an
eighth of an inch wide. They are dainty
for children. So Ftt
Geranium red, Ophelia purple and al
mond green are the hues which find
many admirers.
Invisible net, point d'esprit and hair
line gauze are used for wells with bon
nets and hats.
Tennis stockings have the implements
of the game embroidered upon the front
of the leg. %sl a2
Null fichus in blue or gray are knotted
/ about the throat when dust renders trav-
cling troublesome. e
4. White wool ulsters, lined with satin
and trimmed with red or brown velvet
are novelties.
I Sapphires and diamonds are well com
4 bined in the many clasps, slides ant
buckles worn this season.
| The damask for table use at summer
luncheons and informal teas is of ligh
tints, either pink. blue or gray.
Rhine stones have fallen from thei
recent high favor, and are now used t
decorate photograph frames.
Pretty little breakfast caps are mad
of China Grape in delicate tints, platte
:, very fine, and edged with very marrow
!, Valenciennes lace. IN. 7. Mat and Ea
press. !: a 34
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
Didn't Blame the Angels.

The new baby had proved itself the
possessor ofextraordinary vocal powers,
and had exercised them much to John.
.ay's annoyance
D One day he said to his mother:
ma, little brother came from Heaven
didn't hep
Eyes. dear. y
Johnny wal silent for some time, and
then he went on: s
ssSay, ma.
what is it, johnny"
Il don't blame the angels for bounc-
ing him, do you?"-MercAant Iracster.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
A GREAT MANS TRIBUTES.
A Few of the Thousands Of Glowing
Words Which Have Been offered to the
Memory of Samuel j. Tilden by Men Of
Both Political Parties. -

Words Which Have Been offered to tho
Memory of Samuel j. Tilden by Men of
Both Political Parties.
Mr.. Tilden, in my Judgment
was one of the greatest men this coun-
try has produced. Governor HILL, Of
NeU York. f45 rs
Mr.. Tilden was the ablest DEM
ocratic statesman of his generation,
and the peer of tn ablest of any party.
Philadelphia Times. ~ '7
He was political philosopher,
besides being a practical politician,
skilled in all the arts Of management.
Boston Transcript. a '
The State of New York has lost
her most distinguished son and the
Nation one of its wisest and most pa
triotic counselors. President Grocer
Cleveland.
He was as brave, as honest and
as patriotic, too, as he was wise, and the
record of his long and laborious life will
shine with splendor rs the years roll
on.--Illipois State Register. ,s
He was the recognized guide and
counselor of the great party which he
had led to honest victory. Who shall
say that citizen of the United States
can do more?-Kansas City Times.
1T was a mixim of his life that
honest methods in politics are the only
ones that yield large results at the
polls, and from this maxim he never
deviated. y Evening Post.
He was one of the very few men
of either party or any time able to in
spire full confidence in his ability to
grasp and thoroughly understand ques-
tons of public policy.-Chicago Inter
Ocean. a..', =.
Mr.. Tilden was a magnificent
type of the best American statesman
ship. He was endowed with solid cru
dition. He had not only political sa-
gacity but political scholarship DE.
troit Free Press. an
As the great leader of the Demo.
cratic party he will never be forgotten,
and those who have enjoyed the honor
of his personal acquaintance will al
ways remember him with pride and
qualification. - Cleveland Leader.
Let no American forget that the
United States owe the memory Of
Samuel j. Tilden more than they dc
any soldier who ever fought her bat.
ties, for he prevented conflict which
would have meant determinations
Detroit Free Press.
The intellectual gifts of Mr.;
Tilden were of the highest order; but
the most remarkable quality of his
mind, next to its moral courage and
its fidelity to principle, was the com
prehensive nature of his judgment. He
saw the whole of a subject.-M 7
| Sun. aa sts@&
Mr.. Tilden was Justly and uni
versally regarded as the foremost, The
wisest and the ablest Democrat of hi
time. His name will take its place be
side those of the distinguished dead
who stood intellectually as Sauls among
the people.-N Y. Morning Journal.
He was leader who put hi!
4 party on the path to victory and hi
country on the plane of nobler des
tiny. He was a patriot who turned
away the tides of civil war. He was .
sage who let no consideration of am
bition move him in the still air of de
lightful studies. -Brooklyn Eagle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
At DAWN.

At dawn the world Is at its best
And every new born day t-
Finds nature bright, refreshed with rest
Or so the poets say.
At dawn Its sweetest, blithest song
Sings each full. throated bird,
Joining in chorus full and strong.
Or so, at least, I've heard.
At dawn the air is cool and clear,
Bright Is the sky o'erhead;
Fresh, young and fair all things appear
Or so I've heard 1t said.
This saving clause have to keep
Repeating, for, you see,
At dawn Pm always sound asleep.
And always hope to be.
-S0merUive Journal,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01

We are beginning to doubt that
economy is wealth At least we
have a good deal. of economy piled
away which We would like to exchange
for = little wealth, PHILADELPHIA CAL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-09-01
His Hearing Was Good.

Mr.. Tilden, in making some inn
provements recently, had need of a
skillful engineer tolay offsome ground
for him back of his farm. One day the
Governor drove out to see how the
work was going on. The workmen.
as they usually do at. his approach,
took off their hats. Mr. Tilden spoke
to Miss Gould, who asked the engineer
how the work was coming on. The
man took off his hat, walked close up
to the side of the T-cart where Mr.. Til
den was sitting, and yelled:
'We're coming on all right, Guv'-
nor" and added, in a low tone Of voice
to himself: "Why the dickens don't
he stay in the house?"e
Mr.. Tilden's eyes sparkled, and lay
ing his left hand on the mans sleeve
he motioned for him to put his ear
down to his mouth, and in low voice
said: h
"My hearing is very good"
The mans face was a picture; white,
red, then white again. Then tirnidly
lifting bis eyes to the Governors face,
he took off his hat and asked his par
don. Mr.. Tilden simply smiled, and
motioned for Riley to drive ON =
Stnr -
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
THE DEATH OF LOVE.

And ia he dead At last7 He fingered long,
Despite the fovcr-nts Of doubt and pain;
II seemed that faith had wov'n a web 30 strong,
'Twould keep him I'll his pnlsc beat true again;
Centre Of so much youth and hope and trust,
How could he crumble Into common dust7
Cold blew the icy winds Of circumstance.
Prudence and penury stood side by side,
Barblng the arrow soft by crafty chance,
snatching the balsam from the wounds Of pride;
slander spccd well the cup false friendship gave,
And 80 Love died. Where shall we make his grave
Scatter no roses on the bare, black earth,
Plant no white lilies; no blue violet bloom.
Weak In his death as feeble In his birth,
why should life strive to sanctify his tomb7
Even gentle memory Ia by Truth forbid
To honor auaht that died as light Love did
Let the rank grasses flourish fearlessly,
with no fond footstep brushing them away;
While the young life he troubled, strong and free,
Turts to the promise Of the worlds new day,
leaving the darkening skies TO close above
The unhaliowed burIapace Of shallow Love.
All the Year Round.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
THE VERDICT.

"Guity Of Love!" the woman is arraiRned.
Yet who should Judge her where she stands alone 2
"Guuy Of love-" the penalty Is death.
She knows her fate and yet there comes no moan
From out her burning lips. Her life'
Oh! foolish Judge thou canst not read Alright,
II went with love when the day Of Joy
Was merged in blacklist, never lending night.
"Guil,y Of love !" ah me! the guilt is when
The love grows cold and asks no more the bliss
or being near the loved one,
Never meeting and parting with the long, long kiss
That burns like some Egyptian incense, sweet ant
cllnging,
Or looking into eyes glowing and glIstenlng as they
tell
The tale Of passion and Of loves lntensest Joy.
"Guilty Of love-" tho woman proudly pleads,
"Guilty OF love, but glad, 90 glad Ills true!
For who among the men who ccnsure me
Can claim this fault, not you-or your
Your love OF selfs too great; your faiths too weak
You'd for your symbol choose the vulture not tn,
dove.
Guilty Of unbeef, Of grossness and Of lust,
But guiltiess, oh ye men, guiltless Of love-"
HELEN MEREDITH,
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
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you who read this may bs among che
number who say will have nothing W
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10 cure diseases. You may say You
would rather go TO your physician when
sick, or TO your druggist when feeling TN
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and when yougo, ask physician and drug.
glst what they know or believe in regard
10 the merits Of Browns Iron Bitters az
a curative in all diseases Of the stomach,
liver and kidneys Ask them If IL docs
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so sure the cure, that druggists recom-
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IL will, unparalleled success in cases Of
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The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
Beat @stats Ageats.
TANKS II. MARI,

IAME5 H. MARI,
O REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT,
q38 street N. W., Washington, d. O.
on approved Real Estate security and no delay will
occur on my part when loan is accepted.
MONEY INvESTED.-An experience OF eight
years in the Real Estate business has given me such
knowledge Of the values Of property that persons
desiring to loan money will ind II to their advantage
to call on me. When loans are made by me 1t Will
be my duty to sec that taxes and insurance are paid,
and II desired will collect the interest as " natures
without cost to the party loaning.
PROPERTY SOLD.-PerHOns placing property IN
my hands for sale may feel assured that their inter-
est will be protected to the best OF my ability Each
piece Of property placed with me Will be advertised
without cost to the owner, provided the price asked
is not excessive.
PROPERTY BOUGHT.-Property-ow dcsir-
Ing to sell quickly. and will, for that purpose, 0ner
their property at bargain, may IND purchaser by
PROPERTY ExCHANGED.-The exchanging Of
property will form an important branch OF my Dusi-
ness and will receive my special attention.
HOUSES RENTED AND RENTS COLIECTED.-
My facilities for renting houses and collecting rcnts
are unsurpassed. Houses In my charge Will be lib
orally advertised OF my expense, and prompt remit
tanCe will be made OF all rents collected.
FIRE SURANCE.-Representing the Royal
Fire Insurance Company, whose assets arc $36OOO,-
00O can confidently offer Insurers absolute lndem-
nifty In case OF fire. This Company does not exact
sixty days In which TO pay loss. but pays promptly
upon adjustment, and that without discount
ocl1-1y3 (I.aie of Duvall h Marry
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
The Austrian Army.
fIaftar In Inndnn World I

cannot say was Impressed with what saw OF
the Austrian army. II ID supposed to shine iu cav
are sloyenly, and English prejudice Will condemn
cavalry onlcers Who wear spurs but no straps. The
Infantry was mostly underslzed-weedy, mean little
men hardly ut to make food for powder. The beat
display made at Linz was by the engineers, large
force OF whom were constantly engaged In construct
ing and dismanlllng ponioon bridges the rapid
giant stream.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
CASHMERES.

42-in. Sailarme's Cloth, new weave si.6 per yard.
42-ln. C0rdette, entirely new, $i.25 per yard.
l2-iu. Drap D'Astrachan, light weight, especially
suited for wraps, $l.25 per yard.
42-in. French Herringbone Serge, desirable; viii
wear we'll.
42-in. Rayure Angora, new, 10 per yard.
40-in. Diagonal Boucle, new, 9Oc. per yard.
42-in. Satin Rayun Cloth, 81 per yard.
5s-n. Al-wool French Boucle, 81 per yard, This IL
bi-n. Camel's iIair Boucle, very heavy nap, si4o
per yard.
42-n. Soutache Corde 90c. per yard.
42ln. Cloth, extra good value, 6Oc. per yard.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24


In three strokes the open water was closed
up, and before the astonished Atlantas we'll
knew what was happening the Windamsrss
lay even with them.
'Now, then, Captain, are you In love or
not 7" gasped Kent, as he threw his whole
tiger strength into his oar. The stroke that
answered that word drove the Winiamsre
shell eight feet ahead Of the Atlantas.
The crowd, always In sympathy with
heroic resolve, shouted themselves hoarss.
The Atlanta supporters called again and
again to their crew, but II was no use, their
heavy strength was exhausted, and they
had no tremendous force of will TO match
the determined men now passing them. AS
for Alice Hartysi, with olaspsd hands aud
mounted color, she lett the purple flag ia
glide away from the blue one and gazed awe.
struck on Cleland's face, set as In death.
The Atlanta made one more desperate,
ragged effort and then allowed Kent to show
them the way to the finish at the same firm
easy gait with which hs had so confidently
saved and controlled his crew at the begin
ming.
Cisland never felt SO like coward as
when he opened the door of the north parlor,
having at last got away from the crowded
club-rooms, which were ringing with hi;
praises, aud stood blinded q moment by the
dim light. Then there glided up to him out
of the coolnsss and the shadow a stately
figure like the beautiful ghost Of his early
manhood's love, but when It laid soft
warm hand In his he knew II was no vision
Next day Kent once more by good head
work stroked his four to victory In race
with more than one crew Of fame, but hs
had slipped away Immediately afterwards
And now the brilliant company was all as
sembled and waiting for the signal from the
"Quesn Of the Day" whose gentle grace
combined with Clsland's noble words, had
speedily healed all sore feelings, to open tn,
festivities. But Kent had not appeared
Alice and Cleland, longing to grip his hand
were 10th to begin without him.
An official hastily parted the guests an,
bore to Clelsnd telegram and packag,
The telegram said, "Gons West to investi
gate the Indian problem" The packag
contained two rings set with purest opals
on which were inscribed, "There is no sucl
thing AZ chance in a race"
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-24
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