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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13
ADDITIONAL FIGURES.

Tho Speaker of the Last House Of Repre-.
sentAtives on Democratic "Extrava-
gance.''
AS in some sort response to the
accusation of extravaganza on the part
of Mr.. Cleveland's Administration,
which has found place in most of the
Republican platforms this year,
Speaker Carlisle has made public, in
the form of an interview, a summary
of the expenditures Of the Government
during the past year, which is instruc-
tive through it's conciseness. The
fiscal year ending June 80 last is the
first complete year of this Admins
tration. In the usual course OF
things, it should have been year OF
large expenditure, by reason of the
addition of $7,302,00O to the pension
list A comparison with the year pre-
ceding, however, shows that, notwith-
standing this increase, there was a net
saving of $l7, 743, 900; or, regarding the
ordinary expenditures only, the reduc-
ton in the cost of running the Govern
ment amounted to more than $25, 000,-
900. It is further notable that, while
Mr.. Cleveland is denounced in most of
the Republican platforms for his vetoes
of private pension bills which are clear
ly improper and often fraudulent, this
great addition to the pension list was
caused by the prompt adjudication, and
allowance of claims under the new Ad-
ninistration. A larger number were
thus disposed of than in any preceding
year. This, moreover, was accom-
plished at the same time that consid-
cradle saving was made in the cost Of
operating the bureau. Every depart
ment, in fact, showed economy in ex-
penditure over the figures of the year
preceding.
For the year that has now opened,
July ], 1886, to June 80, 1887, the ten
appropriation bills which provide for
the regular annual expenses of Govern
ment look to a still further reduction.
the amount appropriated for the de.
partments being Sc, $4,000 less than
last year. Itremains to be seen whether
the result will confirm this expectation.
or large deficiency be found to be
provided for; but the experience of the
year just closed justifies the belief that
the estimate will be found correct. The
appropriations, indeed, would have
been much greater if the Senate could
have had its way; but the additions
made by the Upper House to the
amount Of $13, 600. 900 were chiefly in
the shape OF river and harbor jobs and
unwise pension bills, and had no rela
ton to the legitimate expenses of tht
Government. Mr.. Carlisle refers viii
reasonable pride to the fact that thu
House threw out $10,000,000 of thes,
Senatorial extravagances. = Bosto,
Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13
pITH AND POINT.

From all that we have ever been
able to learn there are just as many
men as women who talk too muoh.-M
Y. Ledger.
An Eastern paper speaks Of o streak
of insanity having struck its town. In
the next column it boasts of seventeen
new subscribers. Omaha Herald.
This jumping from Brooklyn bridge
is getting to be- chestnut II some
fellow will jump from the river up on
the bridge we will go and take look at
him.-LoweU Citizen.
IA successful operator" has kindly
written book telling us how to win in
Wall street. OF course the writer
knows the way, and wrote the book for
amusement only.-M Y. Graphic.
"A writer says that the overtaxingo of
children is one of the evils of the age.
SOME of the property-holders of Bur-
lingtotl think that the overtaxing OF
parents is about as bad.-BurIinQton
Free Press.
Don't be idle |
Don't sit and Loaf "Be wise to-day
Don't build vain castles In the air;
For while you're wasting time away
Some other fellows getting there.
Merchant Traveller.
The superstitious believe that willis
at the washtub if the suds splash and
wet the clothes you are wearing YOU
will have bad luck. This must account
for the preference young ladies of to-
day show for the piano. = Yonkers States
man.
-Fogg has said the meanest thing
any man ever was capable of saying.
When Mrs. F. left him alone in the
house the other evening, she remarked:
s.You won't be lonely, dear?" mo"
he replied; 81 shan't miss you at all.
The parrot, you know, is here. Dos.
ton transcript.
IL will add concluded the young
man who was applying for situation.
''that am a college graduate. :" 20.
that won't make any difference was
the reassuring reply, IF you stick to
| your work. and, besides, we want some
body about the place who is strong
enough to carry in coal. IN Y San.
MIR. Jones = No dinner to-dayp
That's nice state of affairs. Where's
Mrs. Jones? Servant Writing, sir.
Mr.. Jones Writing what, prayp
Servant don't know exactly. sir, but
| ! think she said it was new article for
the Housekeeper about ''How It's Better
to Keep House Than to Board, sir, or
something of that sort.-Kansns City
Times.
"A three-year-old was discovered in
the flower garden the other day, and
around him lay innumerable sweet pea
blossoms which he had clipped off with
a pair of shears ''just for fun" His
mother said nothing to him. but looked
rather surprised. Presently he turned
to her and remarked in the most mat
ter-of-fact way: "Can you tell me what
has been going on out here?" st. At
bans MESSENGER.
Yes" said the editor, II made the
mistake of my life when ! pitched into
the playing of our local brass band. "
.'Why?" asked friend. EDO they play
any better than you said they dide'
seAny better!'' exclaimed the editor.
"Good Lord! / didn't tell half the
misery they cause. No, the musical end
Of my criticism was all right, but it was
impolitic-impolitic, sir. They got a
cruel revenge on me-" Revenge!
How SOP What did they doP" 'Dop'
repeated the editor with an agonized.
hunted look in his eyes. do? They
serenaded me- - onaerVille Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13
PosT-oFFlcE AFFAIRS.
A Department. Which Republicans Sal
Gould Not Be Managed Properly HI
cept by Themselves.


A Department Which Republicans Said
Could Not Be Managed Properly Ex-
cept by Themselves.
The Republican newspapers at this
time are watching closely the Demo-
cratic postmasters, and taking every
opportunity, and making many OF
them, to find fault with the manage
ment by Democrats of the post-oflices
of the country. In many cities and
towns it is very noticeable. Whett
members of their own party were
postmasters, these Republican news
papers had very little If any fault to
find, and We're generally ready with
excuses for any actual faults Of error
or negligence, bit now they watch
closely and eagerly seize upon the
least error. and magnify it This may
be human. or rather Republican party
nature, but at the same time it is
neither fair nor just. While there
may be more or less friction caused by
the changes made in postmasters all
over the country, the fact remains that
the first eighteen months of this Demo-
cratic Administration shows a general
advance all along the line in the eff
cheney of the mail service, while at the
same TIME there has been large saw
ing in expenses. The official figures
show these facts.
Another matter has had much to do
with the efficiency of the service. This
was the election of President Cleveland.
Before his election many Republican
postmasters regarded themselves as
perfectly independent of the people
and the patrons Of their Office. So long
| as they were all right with the Republic
an Senators or their own member OF
Congress, too many of them regarded
that they had sure thing on the Offices
they held, no matter how careless or in
efficient may have been their manage
ment of it. The moment the election
of Cleveland was assured there was a
decided change. Postmasters paid
much stricter attention to the business
of their offices, and were much more
accommodating and considerable in
their treatment of the people. Their
| Democratic successor have performed
their whole duty, and have taken pride
in the promptness and efficacy of the
service, and their assistants and clerks
have for various reasons been spurred
on to increased zeal and energy in their
work.
While the changes in postmasters
and their assistants and clerks have
not been as general as is generally sup
posed thousands of Republican post
masters, clerks, ETC., yet remaining in
the service--it is matter of congratu.
lation and honest pride that Democrats
all over the country have shown them
selves capable of taking hold of the
mail service and running it without q
jar or break and with increased eff.
cheney. At the commencement of this
Administration many foolish Republic.
ans sneered and proclaimed that Dem.
ocrats were not capable of managing
the intricate affairs of the Post-ofiice
Department. That matter has now
been fully tested. The mail service is
better to-day than it was when the
Democrats took hold of it--Des Moine'
| Leuder
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13

The people are with Grover
Cleveland because he is just, fearless
and mindful of the obligations of his
office, and because he has risen above
the level of a mere politician. ~ Wash
tsagt0p Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13

1t is said that Hon William E.
Chandler is among the New Hamp-
shire politicians who think Mr.. Blaine
should be laid on the shelf Boston
transcript.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13

"A Cockney at restaurant the
other day called for piece of pie to
finish off with. Upon tasting he
found it to be cold, and calling the
waiter, who stood near him, said to
him: Take the pie to the fire and
eat it." His CONSERVATION was great
when the waiter walked to the stove
and quietly devoured the pie.-N y
Sua9
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1885,

ing with open mouth and thrilling
nerves as an exceedingly tall and
swarthy individual from the platform
eloquently poured out his heart before
them. That Abshlem had thus listened
to MN Lincoln may have been the hid
den but actiVs agent, working in con-
junction with the natural vigor of his
legs, that impelled him to SO sudden
an espousal of the Nations course; for
though he had not carried from the
memorable event much that was clear
to his untutored faculties, yet certain
1ndefinable charm had been worked
upon him which remained. Little,
however, cohld Be said to Absalom for
the reason that he could not be con-
strained to stand still long enough to
oe intelligently talked to, though in
deed many others were well nigh as
rudely rocked about with excitement
as he. Julius Popp was one of these;
and the quantity of language that es-
capped him, together with the number
of angles assumed by his hat during
the half hour spent in waiting for the
=. GIL, Nouiu "Ch AlSA uo1y SOHIPuIh-
ton. Joel was of cool and jocund
mood, however, cracking not override.
licious jokes with those about him;
and now and then setting afoat a bit
Of ehaff at Absalom's expense. But
his face fell into straighter lines when
The train sped away with Absalom
standing Upon the rear platforms; and
there was something like mist be-
fore him when the train receded and
Absalom waved his hand and turned
with last look and entered the coach,
and Ether broke away with wailing
cry and went blindly along the walk
with her hands pressed against her
eyes. Many another eye, too, was dim,
and some tender-hearted women who
We're present wept, and not q few
strong careless fellows. .scuffed the
ground with a foot and looked away,
for Opehstone had sent her first son to
the war.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-01-21
Stock Gambling.

An exchange notes the acts that on
a recent day in New York city the
"spot'' transactions in wheat amounted
to I2O, 900 bushels, while on the same
day the aggregate OF wheat futures
amounted to over IL ,000, 900 bushels. In
other words, wheat gambling to that
mount was INDUCED in on a single
day. These gamblers in stock, in
wheat and other cereals, in pork, lard
and In most OF the necessaries of life are
an unmitigAted calamity to the coun-
try. They are sharpers, preying on
one another and on the business Of the
country-serving no useful end.
The men who thus deal in grain fu-
lures, or who buy large quantities OF
stocks on margins, are in no way bet
ter than gamblers who sit down to the
card tables and endeavor to rob their
companions. One man bets his dollars
on the number Of spots on the dice he
is about to throw, the other bets lar
ger amount that stock or grain will be
higher or lower on given date. Both
are gamblers, pure and simple--and yet
many of these high toned stock gamb-
lers affect great horror for those who
gamble with dice and cards and are al
ways eady to call on the law to sup
press the m. A prominent clergyman
of New York city was at one time
president of a society for the suppress
sion of gambling and kindred vices.
And yet he was, at the time, dabbling
in stock transactions in Wall street,
from which he came out later q finan-
cially ruined man. Served HIM right.
The Farm Guide.
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and among other nonsense ventur-
ed at last TO say laughingly, ''DC
you know, sweet Nora, that | have
been haunted by singular present
iment ever since the first moment
caught glimpse of you?'
"What is it?' asked she smil-
ingly.
THAT you will one day be my
wife! L exclaimed with bold en-
phass of conviction and determI-
nation.
She burst into the merriest of
laughs and at the same moment
turned into little path which led
down from the door of a rose
wreathed cottage. A young and
handsome gentleman advanced TO
meet US, and Nora, with the demur-
est of mischievous smiles, courtesi-
ed low, as she presented her "hus-
band % saw the look of mingled
coquetry, mischief, curiosity, she
stole at me from under her down
cast lashes; l saw the difficulty she
had to repress her merriment-I
saw what fool 1 had been making
of myself-and 1 turned precipi-
lately to fly. Morals pent-up laugh
ter now burst forth; peal after peal
rang on the air, and l heard my
tormenter call after me, ''Pray, sir,
return and l will show you my
baby yr'
Well, it has been twenty years
from that day to this; but I'm a
bachelor yet.
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Remember, my son, you have to
work. Whether you handle pick or
pen, a wheelbarrow or set OF books,
digging bitches or editing a paper,
ring an auction bell or writing funny
things, you must work. If you look
around you will see the men who are
most able to live the rest of their days
without work are the men who work
the hardest. Don't be afraid OF killing
yourself with over-wOrk. 1t is beyond
your power to do that on the sunny
side of thirty. They die sometimes.
but it is because they quit work at p.
m. and don't 60 home until 2 a. m
It's the interval that kills, my son.
The work gives you an appetite for
your meals, it lends solidity TO your
slumbers, it gives you perfect and
grateful appreciation of q holiday.
There are young men who do not work,
but the world is not pround of them.
1t does not know their names
even. 1t simply speaks of them old So
and-so's boys. Nobody likes them.
The great busy world docs not know
that they are there. SO find out what
you want to be and do, and take of
your coat and make dust in the world.
The buster you are the less harm
you will be apt to get into, the
sweeter will be your sleep, the brighter
and happier your holidays, and better
satisfied will the world be with
you.-Ex.
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Thinking.


The labor connected with the
keeping of stock of any kind may
be learned by thinking. Think
ahead.
Think ahead enough to nave an
animal in the right place when
weaving time comes. This one thing
will save care, worry and loss.
Think ahead about food and have
suitable food. Think ahead now to
next winter and have some extra
food just suited to the younger ami
mails. Do not put the timothy hay
where the sheep are to be fed, but
handy for the horses. Put the clo-
yer where it can conveniently be
given to the sheep, calves and colts.
Cut some clover when in full bios.
som and cure it just bright and
green and save 1t for the hogs.
There is nothing better in winter,
especially if the pigs get no roots.
The hens will eat this green clover
If cut fine and moistened. The ne
cessities of winter must be studied
in summer when the means are al
hand to supply them.--Country
Home.
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ORANGE FLOWER oMENs.
Signs and Symbols Which supsrstitiOus
Brides Seek and Fear.


The Romans were very supersti-
tious about marrying in May and
February. The 14th has always
been considered in England pecu-
liarly unlucky for brides. Why, ira
dition saith not. In the Orkney
Isles it is said the bride Sc
lects an evening for her wedding
when there is a full moon and q
flowing tide. In Scotland the last
day of the year is considered lucky,
the brides prospects in life are sup
posed to be brilliant.
Sunday is a great day with
brides in some parts of England
and Ireland. The French demo
sielle, however, thinks the first Fri
day in the month particularly fortu-
nate for her nuptials.
In Sweden the bride on her way
home has pieces of bread in her
pocket. These she throws away on
her road home to insure her
good luck. 1t is i'll fortune to the
one who picks up the crumbs. II
the bride loses her slipper on her
way home she will lose all her
troubles, and the one who picks 1t
up will gain riches.
In every country it is an unhappy
omen for the wedding to be put off
when once the day has been fixed,
and in England it is believed great
misfortune will ensue if a bride
groom stand, if only for a moment,
at the junction of cross roads on
his wedding morn. In England,
also, it is thought a sign of bad
luck if the bride fails to shed tears
on her wedding day or if she
turns back 10 take last look at
herself IN her wedding toilet.-Chi-
cago Inter-Ocean.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-01-21
Air and Exeroise.

Confinement to close, warm, un-
ventilated rooms is always un-
healthy, and is one of the principal
causes of general debility and con
sunption, SO common to females
If you cannot and will not have the
air and exercise it is your mis-
fortune.
Take an hours active, cheerful
willing walk, three times a day, ev-
cry day in the year, ne matter what
the weather is-all weather is
healthy to those who accustom
themselves to; the only danger is
in getting chilled. Never exercise
to exhaustion or decided fatigue
Avoid a draft of air as you would
a poisoned arrow. Avoid, also, an
overheated room; seventy degrees
Fahrenheit is the extreme limit ei
the law of health.
If possible, devise means of en-
ployment in the open air, which
shall be useful, agreeableable, and
profitable; at any rate, let your ex-
ercise be healthful and cheerful.
Never set or stand still any
where out of doors, especially in
damp or cold, windy places, after
any exercise that produces more
than a natural warmth of the sys-
TEN. In damp or cold weather
breathe habitually with your mouth
closed. Never allow a sudden7tra
sition from heat to cold or from
cold to heat.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-01-21

One OF the most beautiful and snowy
shrubs we have is the azalia, and IL is
perfectly hardy, being able to stand
our severest winters. With this knowl-
edge it is surprising our gardeners do
not plant more of them. Nothing
would so adorn a front yard in a city,
town, or village, as this shrub. 1t
grows from two to three feet high, and
blooms long time. 1t has a large va
riety OF colors, being pure white, scar
let, birthstone yellow, with all the
shades of those colors. Besides, It Is
fragrant to degree. filling the airiwlth
delicate odors. 1t grows wild in the
noun tains, and also in the "barrens,"
and is there called the shrub honey
suckle-a misnOmer, as all honeysuck-
les are vines. There are some foreign
species, and many hybrids, all hardy.
They make beautiful hedges. 1t grows
best on a light, rich soil, one abounding
In sand being better. A heavy stiff
soil does not suit this shrub at all, and
planted in such earth the roots quickly
die. This Is not the only wild shrub
which would give loveliness to our
gardens. The fringe tree, the rhodo-
dendron, the laurel, or calico plant
all are Beauties spirit.
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"And what became of them after
l, .. 80 !. ..t-..l III 4L.. - Il L.

"And what became of them after
that?' asked all the children.
THE little cabin boy" Answered
the story teller, "became as smart a
sailor as ever walked deck, and
got command of fine ship by and
by; and now" (laying his hand
upon their fathers shoulder) "here
he sits"
"PapaY' cried the children,i"were
you the poor little boy7"
"But what became of the poor
captain who was SO crual?' asked
little Helen wistfullv.
"Why, here be SITS" said her ia
ther. grasping the story teller's
hand, land he's the best friend 1
have in the world. d."-Harper's s
Young People.
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Forgot the Old Lady.

Uncle B from one of the
towns just out of Lewiston is very
prosperous farmer. He has a snug
bank account, a pleasant home and
a nice wife. He is we'll along to
the shady side of 60, but his face is
round, his waistband large and his
face so kindly that it bellies his age,
while his wife's cheeks are as rosy
as winter Baldwin's. They are
a finely preserved couple, and Lew.
iston traders like to meet them
across the counter.
Uncle B. usually drives in at
thisi season of the year alone
Sometimes in summer his am liable
lady comes with him; usually at
this season of the year she is put
ting..down the pork and piling up
the cheeses. Tuesday of this week,
however, it was decided that she
should make the trip. They arrived
at o'clock at one of the Lisbon
street dry goods stores, and leaving
her he drove off on little business.
He went to the bank and talked to
the cashier. He drove up 30 the
blacksmith shop to get the shoes
sharpened on the old mare. He
sold some butter, bought coal hod
at the hardware store and put in a
bag of cotton seed at the grain
store. 1t puzzled him whether he
had better market hay or wait till
spring, and he was thinking of it
when he turned his mares nose
over Main street bridge and chirrup-
ed ''gid dap to her along the
homeward road.
"Heigh-ho," he said, as he jump
ed out in front of the house. II
hope Jane and the girls have got
fish hash for supper" He unhitch
ed, having driven right into the
barn, and having fed and bedded
his horse, went into the house.
He came to anchor in the arm
chair IN front of the kitchen fire,
where the girls were getting sup
per. He yanked off his boots and
pulled up the toe of his blue wooden
stocking. He had a vague impress
sion of having forgotten something.
He thought be would ask his wife.
"Where's your motherP' he said,
looking around as he held his left
stockinged foot in his right hand.
"Where's who'll replied his oldest
daughter, as she stood astonished,
with a tea plate in her hand.
"Why, where's your mother, Jane,
my wifep'
"Out in the barn, amt she?
Didn't she come in with you? You
ought to know where she is"
''If any one," said Uncle B.
in telling this story on Wednesday
in Lewiston, chad a flung me heels
over head into our muck bed, 1
couldn't 'a..felt SO mean, bat ] brac-
ed up and l says, Il reckon know
where your mother is. She said
she'd wait for me at Oswald & Arm
strong's on Lisbon street, and l
think I'd better not stop for any
supper before I just drive down and
get her. Well, 1 drove down to
Lewistown and found her. aShe
was sitting there, kind ef mad,
long about $50 o'clock. She
didn't say nothing worth mention
in to you. / shouldn't want to re
peat it and she wouldn't be partic-
ular about havin' me. We both
eat pretty hearty when we reached
home. The next time l take her
with me 1 guess I'll tie a string
around my finger"