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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
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TWO VIEWS.


The Marvellous Bulk. and Complete Insig.
nificance of the Late VIM. II. vanderbilt's
Wealth.
The New York Times follows the dead
Vanderbilt to his costly tomb with a
curious calculation of what might be
done with 5000, 900, 900 of silver dollars;
for instance, put lengthwise, they would
stretch 1872 miles; piled on each other,
they would reach height of 355 miles;
laid fiat upon the ground they would
cover sixty acres; their weight in mass
would be 7,160 tons, requiring 35S cars
for transportation; in dollar bills, laid
lengthwise, they would reach nearly
around the earth; made into book, it
would be twelve miles thick; spread
upon the ground, they would cover TAG
acres. All of which, from the Tines
point of view, seems marvellous. But
when considered from other points Of
vision $200,000,00O is but an in
significant point of dust; and
when compared with other and
more useful things. cuts but a con-
tempLible figure in this worlds affairs,
and no figure at all in that other life
where snch treasures never reach. All
the gold of the world is estimated at &c.
100000, 900, and, if pure and cast into
solid mass, its dimensions would form
cube the sides of which would not ex-
coed twenty-six feet and three quarters
of an inch. 1t could be placed in the
editorial rooms of the Arqonaut, and
ours is but a weekly journal. If tbs
Vanderbilt millions had been cast into
solid cube of gold, we could have put it
into our coal-bin. The heart beats sew
enty times per minute, or 2,577, 204, 900
in the seventy years allotted for the hui
man life, and all Vanderbilt's money
could not have purchased single heart
beat. The human lungs are in that
time inflated 699,526, 800 times, and
if Vanderbilt had lost his breath,
all his wealth could not have purchased
single respiration. Antony had squan-
dered 800, 000,0 900, and at the time OF
the assassination of Caesar was in debt
Sl5,000,000. The present population OF
the earth is /, 424, 100000. Vanderbilt's
"cnllH diSluCu itlllollsS tilCil Nphlu lldFe
furnished seven cents apiece. The area
of the earth's surface is 197,0O0,OOO OF
square miles. Vanderbilt's wealth would
have placed but one dollar on each mile.
A single valuable gem--sapphire--weigh.
ing little over six ounces, is valued
at S16,0O0,000. The total bonded
debt of the civilized world is s75 ,000,-
100000. Add the debts of India, China
and Japan, and it is increased another
thousand millions. The National debt
of the United States Is about 1,S00.-
100000, and it can all be printed upon
one bond, with coupons attached, at a
cost not exceeding ten cents, and of an
intrinsic value not worth q nickel.
Two hundred millions is a large amount
in dollars, and gives great power to the
living man who controls it, but when
he dies does not furnish an obolus UNI
der his dumb, dead tongue. to pay
Charon to ferry him across the Styx to
the shadows of that other world where
wealth is dross San Francisco Aryo.
mint
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
A New Sort of Jewel.

The fashiona bic gem of the day in
Paris is the oudja. The oudja is simply
a charm, the virtue of which lies in the
fact that It's as old as the pyramids. The
oudja is made of delicate parallelo-
gram of gold or silver, in which is seen
an eye, elongated in form, from which
falls a tear and divides into smaller
drops. It serves as an ornament for
charms, brooches, pins and especially
bracelets.
A strange and inexphcable symbol,
the oudja was nevertheless at once
adopted by people of taste and ele,
gance. In Londonit is creating Juror.
-Jeweler'S Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
GuAIEMALAN WOMEN.
Tho Picturesque Costumes Worn by the
Peasant Girls of Spanish America.

The Picturesque Costumes Worn by the
Peasant Girls of Spanish America.
The prettiest and most picturesque OF
the native costumes to be found in
Spanish America, is worn by the
women of Guatemala, who are of a
dark complexion; nearly that Of mu-
latto type, but are famous for their
beauty ofform. A Guatemala girl in
her native dress makes as pretty pict-
ure as one can find anywhere. Her face
is bright and pretty, her figure as per-
feet rs nature unaided by art can be,
and her movements show supple grace
and elasticity that can not be initiated
by those of her sex who are encountered
by modern articles Of feminine apparel.
Her head is usually bare, indoors and
out and her thick black tresses
hang in braids, often reaching
to her heels. Her garments are
only two, a 'guipir' and a ''sa-
bana." The first is a square piece of
cotton of coarse texture, covered with
embroidery of brilliant colors and SIM
pie but artistic designs. In the center
Of the "guipil'' is an aperture like that
in the ordinary poncho, through which
her head goes, and it is usually wide
enough to constitute when worn a low
neck waist. The ends are tucked in her
skirt at the belt. Her bare arms come
through the open folds of her ''guipil,"
and when she raises them her side is ex-
posed Her skirt is a straight piece of
plaid cotton of brilliant colors, like the
Scotch plaids, and is wound tightly
around her limbs. 1t is secured at the
waist by sash, usually of scarlet, woven
by her own hands of the fibers of the pita
grass, and executed in the most skillful
manner. These belts in their texture
resemble the Persian camel s-hair shawl,
and often cost months of labor. Very
often the name of the owner and some
times notices are woven into the tex
ture, and they are brought away from
the country as curiosities by travellers
This costume is worn only by the peas
ants. Every article the Guatemala girl
wears she makes with her own hands,
and the natives of that country are the
most ingenious and intelligent to be
found in Spanish-America. The upper
classes dress just as they would in New
York, and the fashions are followed
quite as c]osely.-J0urnal of Fabrics.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
A WISE BOY.
Why He Preferred the Cold Platform &C
the Comfortable Waiting-Room.

Why He Preferred the Cold Platform &c
the Comfortable Waiting-Room.
For an hour yesterday forenoon a
woman walked up and down the ladies'
waiting-room at the Third street. depot
in her efforts to hush the screams sand
yells of a child about two years old.
The little one was hopping mad about
something and could not be soothed by
soft words or sticks of candy. There
finally came moment when everybody
saw the mother face take on a look Of
grim determination, and at that mo.
ment a newsboy who had been warming
himself at register broke for out
doors. H
"What's the row." asked one of his
outside friends as he joined them.
there's woman in there goin' to
spank her young 'un.''
"Why didn't you stop and see the
fun?'
''Um! 'Spose want to be hauled UP
As a witness in an assault and battery
case, and have the lawyers givin' me
sass?'-DetroH Free Press. 49,.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

When a Chicago woman wants to
get seat in q street-car she wraps up
her poodle and carries it in her arms,
as though it were baby. But the trick
is now becoming known and doesn't al
ways work. The other day a lady got
into full car with what looked like an
infant in her arms. A very rapid-look-
ing young man inspected her for mo-
ment and then said: Madam, if that is
kid you can have my seat, but if it is
pup, you can't" "Well. it's pup"
snapped the lady, "but not as big one
as yon arc" The rapid-looking young
man at once got off and went to the
wheat pin. 7. Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
BECAUSE the baby is little yeller it's no
sign be is a Chinaman.-Pdlner Journal.
Young Men. Read This.

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CONSUMPTION.
Important to the Public as we'll as thu
Medical Profession.

Important to the Public as we'll as tho
Medical Profession.
Halls Journal Of Health, referring to Con-
sumption, makes the following important
statement:
Consumption usually begins with a
slight, dry cough in the morning, then on
going to bed, getting more and more fire.
quent, with more and more phlegm, in
creasing debility, thinness of flesh, short
ness of breath, and quickness of pulse"
and it may be added that IN des-
perate Cases, and, in fact, in all cases
Of Consumption, Or troubles of the
throat and lungs, immediate relief may be
obtained and permanent cure effected by
the use of DR.. Vim. Halls Baisam for the
Lungs, a medicine known for more than
thirty five years as an unfailing remedy for
coughs, colds bronchitis and all pulmonary
and pectoral diseases. That the worst cases
of Consumption have been cured by the use
Of Halls Balsam has been attested to by
the thousands who have used it, or have
been cognizant of its wonderful remedial
efficacy. For sale by all druggists
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
-Ya1o divinity C; ,,donte VI

Yale divinity students were enter
tanned the other day by an individual
who has been sightless for twenty-five
years. He lectured on 1.-The Fun of
Being Blind" and so ludicrous were his
descriptions of the comicalites of his
condition that the usually straight-laced
"theologues" were convulscd with laugh
ter for sixty consecutive minutes
Hartford Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

BLAoK-They tell me your wife is quite
it annoy you! White--It don't annoy me,
and, as for allowing it, encourage her in
it. Black-Whyl White-Because woman
can't whistle and talk at the same time.-
Chicd0o Tribune
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
Robert Garrett. of the BALTIMORE &

Robert Garrett, of the Baltimore &
Ohio Company, is generally spoken Of
as a more daring speculator than his
father. Speaking of Mr.. Vandcrbilt,s
death he recently said: THE dramatic
incident Of my life was the sudden death
of Mr.. Vanderbilt in my presence.
shall never forget is. 1t came like a
fearful dream and so swift was the
change from life to death that it could
scarcely be realized. IN. T. Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

MANY hospitals and curative institutions
use only Red Star Cough Cure, for throat
and lung troubles. 1t cures. Price, twenty
five cents st. Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism
A sNow-p1ow is like bad habit-A good
thing to cut adrift.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

The signs ard -, it is said, were
first used by Christopher Rudolph about
1854. The sign = was first employed
by Robert Recorde in 1867, because, said
he, moe 2 thynges can be moare
cnualle.''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

r EYES," said Fogg, in the street-car, ".'d
get up and give my seat to one of those
ladies if seats weren't SO plaguey scarce ~
Boston Transcript.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

The more hat a man can buy for two dol
lars the less bonnet a woman can buy for
twenty, and yet some folks say this world
was slung. together i'll perfect harmony
st. Paul Herald
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

A sTREET-cAR brings the haughtiest man
down to common level. Particularly if
it starts suddenly before the naughty one
has had time to pick out his seat.--FaR
Riyev Ueynld
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

NEVER speak unkindly of any one. There
may be q, time when you may want to bor-
row dollar from your bitteress enemy
Philadelphia Call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

PIXIES ToOTHACHE DROPS cure in minute &c
Gtsnn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Germs & Bunions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

ALTHOUGH another year has passed il
Won't count in the ages Of some women
Philadelphia Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

WHAT is that which is so brittle that il
you name it you are sure to break its ST.
lence.-N Y. Ledger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

TEACHER to class-Where is the alimen-
taly canal locateds Boy on back sea-tI
forget whether it is in indianapolis or in
Illinois
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

THIS is the sort of weather when we
should think Ulster County, n. Y, would
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

PLAYS a leading part in life-The blind
mans dog.-Boston Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
Nasal Catarrh.

MY son seventeen
years old has been af-
flicted with nasal ca
tarrh since quite
young. l was induced
70 try Efy's Cream
Balm and before he
had used one bottle
that disagrceablc Ca.
tarrhal smell had all
left him. He appears
as we'll as any one. IT
Is the best Cat arrll
remedy In the market.
j. C. OLMsT1AD, Ar
cola, Ill.
/ find Ely's Cream
Balm good for CatarIh
of long stanhlng.-M.
n. LAsLEY. 1884 West
Chestnut Street, Louis
willie Nv
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

If cough disturbs your sleep, take
Piso's Cure for Consumption and rest we'll
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

WIEN passenger boards steamboat,
what is The bill of fare!-N Y. Ledger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

TnosE who are always getting-Mon-
ey-grabbers 3.G
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

The clothes of navigation-A coat Df ice..
Cal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

THE only improvement made on the
knife is the fork.-Calif or4,ia Maverick.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

DOES any one know the value OF fiOwerl
who hasn't botany. (bought any,.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

A PHILOSOPHER says that the best way to
avoid getting into debt is to die young
Boston Bld0et
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

FoR throat and lung troubles, the most re-
liable remedy is Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

PHYSICIANS indorse Halls Hair Remover.
Its use is always attended with good results.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
Hoods -SarsapariIla

Ia prepared from sarsaparila, Dandclion, Mandrake
Dock Plpsisscwa. Juniper Berries, and other well.
known and valuable vegetable remedies. The combi-
nation. proportion and preparation are peculiar 10
Hoods sarsaparilla giving curative power not pos
sesscd by other medicines. 1t effects remarkable
cnrea yhnrn othnrs foi,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
Hoods SaysapaYilIa

Has met unparalleled success at home. Such has he
come its popularity In Lowell, Mass. where 1t 10
made. that whole ncghborhoods are taking 1t at the
same time. The same wonderful success is extend
ing all over the country. Its positive merit makes
new friends daily.
Sold by all druggists. 81: six for So Prepared hy
G. /. HOOD & CO.. Apothecasies, Lowell, Mass.
N-ste
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
Hoods SarsaDariila

Is the best blood purifier before the public. 1t ersd
Gates every impurtty, and cures scrofuia att
Rhcum, Boils, Pimplcs, all Humors. Dyspepsia. BIZ
iousncss, Sick Headache. Indigestion. General De-
bilty. Catarrh. rheumatism, Kidney and Liver Com
plants 1t ovcrcomes that extreme tired feeling ard
hliilds I'm the system.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

-.Jack-rabbits caused $4,000 dam.
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ANfERTNAN nDEE

.AMER1llAIN
The musical world promises to get in craze at ths
fered recently from bad cough and found relief ig
DIR. VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOX The
LUNGS. Her doctor feared consumption. but pre-.
scribed HALLS BAI.SAM and she was able to
appear at rehearsal withoutloss Of q day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

dootors nn lnnnor taka
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
Nnr Idea

Col. Hutton will need to have a
delegation from this county devoted
to hts interests, composed OF Demo-
Gratis of known fidelity. He deserves
a denomination and we believe he
will be renominated # his home del
egation stands by him as it did two
years ago.-InteHigencer.
That is just exactly what the LED
GER says, and for this reason when
the proper time comes to expose the
treachery of the Lnteaigeaeer, and the
junta Of self-constituted political
dictators who Jul that paper, we
will do SO in such unmistakable terms
and with such convincing proofs that
the most obtuse will plainly see that
Sam Cook is more than false in his
pretentions for Hon. j. e. Hutton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
..HONEsT GEORGE G.. vEsT.-

ssThe Democratic and the Repub-
lican members Of the Pan Electric
committee unanimously agree in ex-
onerating Senator Vest from any
blame in connection with his invest
ment in the Pan Electric stock"
Will the self-constituted, honest
and pure politician, Sam Cook, of
the Lateuigeneer, give us another one
of his slurring articles on George
Graham Vest, as he has sneeringly
alluded to HIM heretofore? The peo-
PIE love to hear such talk of a man
from one who, in point of capae-
ity, is not Git TO unlatch the shoes of
Senator Vest. Vest may have his
faults and may not dos what some
little politician may want him to do,
but there is one thing certain: he ID
an able and an honest man and is
fearless for the right. When Vest, by
reason OF age or physical inability,
shall cease to be Missouris Senator
he will be missed, yes, greatly missed,
IN TIA United States Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
Clean Score.

We are just ready to admit that
the score stood Cockrell II, opposI-
ton L, when along comes the Vernon
county democratic convention and
adopts a resolution expressing the
sentiment of the convention as
favorable to the return of f. M.
Cockrell to the United States senate.
Reconstructed the score is Cockrell
Is, opposition-some to get.-Kan-
sas City Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
Vocal Institute Mass Meeting.

To the Citizens of Mexico.
There will be a mass meeting in the
Christian church Saturday, June 10th,
for the purpose of making arrangements
for Prof. j. p. Powelrs Vocal Institute.
This gentleman will reach here on the Is.
The Institute will be held in the Chris
tian church, but Is to be for any who wish
to attend, and who will take the course,
no matter to what church they belong, or
whether or not they are church members.
I an very anxious for Prof. Powell to
come here, 10 only for the benefit of our
church, but also for the benefit of the
city He is the most thorough and palms.
taking teacher l ever saw. He will not
permit anyone to sing by note, but gives
thorough instructions in the principal
and practice of vocal music. His classes
will be arranged for the convenience of
those who attend. He will give private
instruction to indifferent voices. He
furnishes his note books used in his In
stitutes free of charge, loaning at least
one book to each family. The work he
uses is the Teachers Edition" of the
hymn and June book, which corresponds
number for number with the church edi-
ton now being used by the Christian
church. Those who attend this church
will at once realize the practical value of
the arrangement.
Prof. Powell conducted a vocal institute
for two months in the Christian church
in my old home at jacksonville, Ky, and
l know whereof 1 affirm concerning him.
Now, a word as to expenses. Prof.
Powell will expect 500 net for a months
work. This is very cheap for such ser
vices. We can entertain him among those
of the scholars who have homes. He is
an transformations christian gentleman,
who you will be pleased to help enter
tain. To the 500 must be added some
thing for lighting the house, and for
janitor's fees. This covers the whole
cash as the church will be furnished free.
At jacksonville we made up the amount
of money needed and then invited all who
would come and take the course to do so.
Many availed themselves of this invita-
ton whe helped to bear expenses, but we
were enabled to instruct many worthy
young people whs were not able. / am
anxious to have US do the anne thing
here.
Prof. Powell is not ct my elbow to die
tate this card, but I do not think I have
misrepresented him. Be sure and be on
hand Saturday night, and let Us perfect
arrangements so that the Institute can
begin the following Monday night.
Very Truly Yours,
]. w. HEGBEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17

81 came not to destroy the earth but
to purify it. It is written that my
Fathers house will be a house of
prayer, but you have made it q den
of thieves?" dn'ttheyhave a whip
ping post as a way of punishment?
And that is now what Ipropose-the
whipping post-and l dare say we
would catch men to-day that stand in
high places. 1t would catch some of
these banks and big fellows, and I
doubt very much whether it would
pass over the National bank or not.
Now we have q lot of fellows that
are going over this country stealing.
Now whipping should be applied to
petit larceny to them that are put in
the station house and clothed and
fed and have every imaginable atten-
ton, and you and / have to work and
they are put and lodged in the Jail
with plenty, while you and l go I'M
fed. "'The wicked shall not GO I'M
punished. but you think it a dis
grace to a nan to whip him, and /
say 1t matters not how much you will
disgrace him when he sets himself up
before the people and sets tie laws
at defiance, and If you come upon
him in your house Or where he is
stealing he would put a ball through
your heart. And now / say when
you catch him whale him.
Some of you want to know how I
am on Cockrell. I am a Cockrell
man. l have been one all the time.
1 am a Cockrell man from the ground
up to the top of my head and from
the crown of my head to the sole OF
my foot. You don't have to back me
up in the corner and put a twitch on
my nose to make me say I am a Cock.
rell man.
Col. Clay-Burns said for me to
whip out Locke and he would whip
out me.
Byrns-I understood no such bar.
gain with Mr.. Clay. 1 tell you what
he did propose. He come to me an6
proposed we should draw straws tt
see which should clean up Mr.. Locke
I told Mr.. Clay 1 was no straw man
That was not all Clay done. He pro
posed another bargain. He tried tt
compromise with me several ways
He proposed when we come into thu
convention if I was the strongest
should withdraw in his favor and i
he was the strongest he would with
draw in my favor.
Several of the other candidates ais
made short speeches, presenting thei
claims for the various Offices, and tn
meeting adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
We want to assure our friend S. B

We want to assure our friend S. B.
Cook, of the Intelligeneer, that his
efforts to provoke the LEDGER into
fighting a home man for Congress
will prove as fruitless as his persist
ent efforts to mislead the Democracy
Of this district. He may rant and
prance as much as he pleases, but
when he gets to blowing into the
LEDGER gun he will find it loaded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-06-17
Glad to See Rixey.

Mr.. w. J. Rixey came down from
Mexico Monday evening to see after
his store and other business here.
He returned home Tuesday On the
noon train. 1t seems so good and
so much like old times to have Mr..
Rixey here and all are sorry he makes
his visits so short and so far between.
-Jonesburg Journal.