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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18
THE VULGAR PENNY.
After Many Struggles 1t Has ut Last
Reached the Pacific Coast.

After Many Struggles 1t Has ut Last
Reached the Pacific Coast.
There has lately been introduced in
several large retail houses on kearney
street an innovation regarding the pay
ment of change which may lead to im-
portant results for the general public.
tits no less than the payment of cents
when less than five-cent piece is due to
purchasers. and is simply an imitation
of the Eastern system. For many
years the ten-cent piece was the lowest
specimen of subsidiary CON that a Cali
fornian would design to notice. After
the mining times five-cent pieces were
introduced, but were exceedingly scarce
and little used. Car fare in those days
was ten cents ride, and nothing of
any consequence could be obtained for
five-cent coin. In 1876 the nickle
piece was introduced in great quantities
in California. At first its circulation
was quite limited, but gradually it ex-
tended its influence, and is now u recog-.
nized part of the system of exchange in
trade. But California has never de-
scendcd below the nickel, and has for
years repudiated the cent piece. In the
East. the cent piece has an extensive cir
culation, and has purchasing power
that would astonish a native-born Cali
fornian, who has always regarded the
tive-cent piece as the lowest denomina-
ton of money in the financial system of
the United States.
A reporter called upon the proprietor
of large dry-goods house which, has in
| troduced the small coin, and asked him
some questions regarding the innova-
ton, to which he replied:
ut is only question of time when
| the eastern system of using cents in
trade will be followed on this coast.
The downward tendency of prices will
cause the introduction of one cent
pieces. OF course the injustice of a
buyer paying two and half cents more
than he owes is not recognized by the
seller for the reason that it is his advan-
tage. He will, therefore, object as long
as possible. But pennies arc bound to
come, as the nickels came. The banks
were the first, after the Government
Offices, to adopt and recognize cents be,
cause their business requires the utmost
exactitude in accounts. Several stores
have followed in the wake of the banks
Il own one of them-and have adopt
ed the Eastern system. find the plaI
works we'll, our customers are satisfied
and there is no trouble or confusion
arising from giving exact change, in
stead Of retaining part, as under the bi
system. ''-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18
HENRY /. BIOSSAT, Business Manager.
a DIFFERENCE,

The riay was done, and toward tue stage
impatient to be gone,
The pleasure lovers turned their backs,
With many Il smothered yawn.
The hour was late, and each man strove
To make his exit through
The crowded door, with tooth and nail,
AS well bred people do.
And one, a husband. as he pushed,
Was aided in the strife
Nv her whom he had sometime made
Ills lawful, welded wife,
whose zeal-a woman's zeal-outran
Her reason as she wrought,
Who lost her husband in the crowd,
Nor found him when she sought
But he, all painting from the fray,
Espied slender form,
ARRIVED in robes whose cost he knew;
He seized her by the arm,
And. being somewhat worsted in
The competition past,
With angry words he greeted her
And gripped her hard and fast.
She answered not as some might do,
But, with timid grace.
She lifted toward his ieddened phlz
A sweet, reproachful face,
fuce that made his conscience sting
His manhood like knife;
"Forgive my rudeness, miss" said he.
81 thought 1t was my wife,"
-PiHS6@r9h Dispatch.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18
Eieht-Hour Farm Laws.

Young Man in Search Of Place.
Do you need any hands, Mr.. Hayseed?
Farmer Hayseed-Need EN-? Ger
tainly do. Pull of your coat and pitch
right in.
'.How about the-er-eight-hour
rule? Do you believe in that?''
s'That's the rule on this farm, young
mar. You go to work at four in the
MOI ming and knock off at noon. Then
YOU 90 on again at one o'clock and
work till nine. Eight hours at time
is enough for me, tell you. "-Ph'taes'
phia CaM
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18

and she had fallen in love with him.
She had heard in a vague sort of way
that he had been "attentive" to some
unknown girl not in society, but she did
not hold there was any definite engage
ment. Stephenson had been rather care
full about leaving her unenlightened on
that point. do not know whether it
would have made any difference with
her if she had known. Her belief was
that any woman was entitled to ''fel-
low if she could "get" him. For her
own part, she did not despair of ''get-
ting" this particular one now. She was
clever enough to know what she was
about in suggesting his coming to the
Springs. The hourly propinquity of a
fashionable hotel at country resort,
the horseback rides in common, the
rows, the moonlight saunterings they
were doing their accustomed work.
And Bell-Bcll at home in the hot
city with complaining Jessie and Tom,
who could "get nothing to do, and all
the children-Bell with hollows deepen
ing under her sad eyes-was forgotten
Miss Lawton's marriage to Vane
Stephenson was among the first OF the
autumn weddings. It made quite a
ripple of excitement. Lawton pcre had
become reconciled, having had no al
tentative left him. The artistic coterle
decided that "Beauty" had done a good
thing for himself.
Hang that fellows luck!' sad one
knight of the palette. 81 thought he
was engaged to some girl as poor as
himself waiting to make his fortune to
marry her."
"Oh-engaged! / don't think that
Spooney, perhaps"
And thus here, too, among his aSso'
ciates, no one knew of Bell. 1mmedl-
ately after the wedding Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephenson had gone abroad. Vane had
seemed rather anxious to get away
from old scenes for time. When they
returned the following spring Vane one
day met Tom upon the street. Since
his ring, his letters, his photographs
and his few little gifts to her had been
sent back without word or line. il
was the first time any one belonging tc
Bell had crossed Vanc Stephenson
path. Tom was going to pass on. He
was very shabby. Tom had always been
more or less shiftless, and money in his
Golfers had never been plenty, but Fane
had not seen him look like this before
He stopped and put out his hand, pal
ing a little. Tom did not seem to no.
tice the hand.
"How-how is Bell?" asked Vane, un
comfortably.
Tom looked at him with sudder
fame is his usually mild blue eyes.
"What do you want to know for:
She is nothing to YOU
'Look here. You may say what yot
like to me. But l want want-to
know if Bell is well and happy"
"Then you wont be gratiiied," sait
Tom, with bottomless contempt. GA
to her being happy-if you meat
whether she regrets you, | don't sup
pose she does. She knows what you
are now, doesn't she?' He stopped
with sneer "We're poorer than ever
and she has to work harder. What i:
it to you? You've put yourself in ;
soft place, haven't you? Well, let Bel
alone''
He went on up the street, the momen
tary dignity of his anger collapsing ant
leaving him as limp and shutting as be
fore. Vane Stephenson stood mo
ment motionless, lost in-what thought
who shall pretend to say?-M. Y Mer
cury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18

An exquisitely dressed young gen.
tleman, after buying another seal to
bangle about his person, said to the jew
eler that he would -ah, like 10 have
ali, something engraved on it to denote
what he was. ''Certainly, certainly"
said the tradesman; 'I'll put a cipher
on it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18

1t is reported that Editor Murat
Halstead has just had his life insured
for another S25, 900. In view of the
present state of Ohio politics and OF
General Logan's westward march, it
can not be said that the step is an I'M
wise one.-N. T. Graphic,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-18

1t isn't quite the fair thing for a
man who can wait for an office to
grumble at his wife if he has to wait "
few minutes over time for meal.
Kentucku State Joatna.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
"A Sensible -Chtnaman.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Ir.-Ah Hing, well .knsbwn and we'll educated China. man, says: "The Chinese have come to the conclusion that the present move. ment is different from preceding ones and that it will prove to be permanent one. We thought some years ago that all opposition 10 the Chinese came from the Irish, but we have been convinced from later events that the whole people, Americans and all others upon the Pa cihc coast, are earnest in their desire not only to restrict them coming to the country, but to expel those already here. It seems to me that our race are differ ently constituted, that a similar life is as impossible as an amalsamation of oil and water. 1.-the whites massacre the Chinese here our people at home would hear of it and it would naturally result in popular uprising at home for the slaughter of the foreigners of all nation.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Proposed Female Fist Fight.

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. II.-Hattie Stewart, variety actress, now perform ing at the London theatre. ard Miss Carrie Lewis, the house-keeper of fash ionable bagnio on Bath avenue, are to fight here on the 2oth instant for purse of $Ioo, with three ounce gloves, the winner to receive, besides the purse, 75 per cent. of the gate money, and the loser 5 per cent. A forfeit of S25 each has been deposited by the packers of the women at the Phoenix saloon, and the preliminaries of the mill are in active preparation. The contestants are two stoutly built Amazons, who, it is said, have figured in the rope-ring before this. They have gone into training and live. ly bout is expected.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
A Needy Here.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Il,-Major- Gen .eral Pleasanton, class.mate 6hthe late General Hancock, resigned. after the war was over, having been overlooked among the promotions. His military record Is equal to that of any Union general. He is now here, in an impoverished condi- tion, having vainly pleaded for re.instate- ment, Sheridan and Pleasanlon are now the only central figures left of the commanders of the Potomac.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
A DlsgracefuI sauabble.

WASHINGTON, Feb. II.-It is gener- ally considered disgrace to the army that, before General Hancock is buried, an unseemly contest should be inaugu- rated for the deceased's position. Sen. ators and members of congress are i'm portuned to use their influence in favor of the different candidates for the posi- ton. Communications on this subject monopolize the telegraph wires. The situation is being thoroughly discussed
 in both public and private resorts. The demecrats oppose General Howard, De, cause he, is known as prominent rs= publican. The West Point influence is against Generals Terry and Miles, ,:bs~ cause they never graduated at that fn- s1itution. @s.,''
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The San Pedro settlers held large meeting at St David's for the purpose of taking action on the fraudulent land grant which covers the larger portion of that fruitful valley. The meeting was addressed by J. w. Henney, prom inent cattle man residing near Tres Alamos, who laid bare to the public gaze the nefarious actions of the former sur veyor-general of Arizona. That office has been a stench in the nostrils of the community during the past few years, every conceivable species of rascality has been indulged in. The EPITAPH is in hopes that the matter will be care fully looked into.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
NcxicRas in the F,e,d

Especial to the EriTArH.l
 DEMING, N. M., Feb. II.-Advices from Separ, New Mexico, state that a courier arrived there from Major Davis command in Chihuahua, going to Fort Bowie, who stated that General Terrasas was in the field, with a large force of Mexican soldiers. General Terrasas says he is determined to drive the hostile Indians out of Chihuahua and Sonora Major Bedell, in command of the troops at Separ, states there is nothing new in regard to the hostiles being captured. The report has not been verified.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Capt. w. H. Seamans arrived in the city last evening. The captain is on his ,.way to Los Angeles from the east. He says he has visited Florida, Alabama, New York, New Orleans, Washington and many other places of great note, but
 
 in his judgment none of them can com pare with California's paradise, Los An 'geles, Why" says he, would not ex- change Los Angeles county for the whole state of Florida, of which so much has been said. The EPITAPH was pleased to meet Captain Seamans once more and wish him abundant success in his new home by "old ocean,"
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Mnnuiny's Silver Letter.

NEW YORK, Feb 1.-The Tribune's Washington correspondent telegraphs: Secretary Manning has about completed his letter in reply to the Bland resolution of inquiry concerning the silver ques- ton. It will undertake to show that there was no agreement between the treasury department and the New Yorl, clearing house concerning the silver pol icy of the government. As to.the presi- dents future policy on the silver ques- tion, the secretary will declare that he is not authorized to speak further than that it will conform 10 the law.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
X Blood Stained Relic,

WASHINGTON, Feb. II.--Superintend- ent Jameson of the railway mail service has received a blood stained leather pouch from the west, which had been cut open with knife. It bears the fol- lowing information from Mir. Warfeld, superintendent of the western divsion: "The Indian question as it applies to the postoffice department" About July B, 1885, while F. J. Peterson, mail courier on the route from Crittenden to Lochiel, Pima county, Arizona, was on his return from Lochiel he was killed by Apache Indians, who cut open the bag and de stroyed the mail.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The sooner that Tombstone takes some steps to settle this Chinese ques- tstim the better it will be for her people. ! They are beginning to overrun Arizona, They are being driven out of every town in California and Washington and Mon- aaaa. They are expecting to find ref uge in this territory, inasmuch as no Violence. has ever been used towards
 
 them by the people of Arizona. The EPIrAPH does not advise harsh measures, but the people must protect themselves from being overrun by the Asiatic horde now flying from all quarters of the coast,
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Itciicr for. the London Rioter.

LONDON, Feb. II--No further de- monstrations have been made. Business has been resumed, but feeling of in- security prevails. Three hundred unem- ployed workingmen visited the Lord Mayor and urged the necessity of afford ing immediate relief to the starving peo- pie. The committee was courteously received and the Lord Mayor promised personally to assist the movement. A relief fund, which was stated on Tues day, already amounts to L6,ooo.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

alities. The end of the business will be, l think, that the existing treaties be- tween the two countries will be abro- gated and limit of the term of years fixed for the return of the Chinese In America to their own country. In a few months the new Chinese minister, Chung Yum Pun, will be sent to Washington, accompanied by another prominent Chnaman as assistant, and then think important negotiations will be set on foo, ,
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
The Troops Arrive,

SEATTLE, w. T., Feb. Fourteen Chinamen were evicted from Puyallup valley yesterday. They went to Port Townsend. Ninety coal.miners went from Black Diamond to Corbonado to- day, to assist in the expulsion of twenty five Chinese from that place tonight. Col. Derussy, with eight companies of the I4th militia, (state infantry) arrived here today from Fort Vancouver and relieved the home soldiers of the duty of guarding the town. ..
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The Los Angeles Express, in the course of an editorial on the Chiricahua campaign, says: "The fact that the society of Arizona Pioneers recently elected Crook an honorary member, and that the Tucson Star and Prescott Courier, the two leading papers of the territory, and the best acquainted with facts, endorse Crook and his present campaign, show in what estimation he is held by the best people of that territory" Whether the Tucson Star and the Pres colt Courier are the two leading papers of the territory" is matter of opinion, but we must decidedly object to the in situation that L. C. Hughes, l. H.. Marion and from I2 to 2o-the average attendance-Tucson gentlemen, who happened to come to Arizona a little earller than most of ahe rest of us, can be said to fairly represent the opinion of the territory on this or any other question The fact is. that the two papers named, which have; made a specially of pouring falsome fattery over General Crook, are the only two newspapers, out of about thirty published in Arizona, which do not condemn Crooks policy and demand his removal. It is also an undis. puted fact that, were vote to be taken to-day in Arizona, for or against Crook there would only be found on his side a few score of antiquated fossils, who ad. mire such mental nourishment as is reeu. larly served up to them in the two lead ing papers" in question. The live peo- pie of this territory-those who are look. ing to the future and not living on memo. ries of the past-are unanimous in con- demnipg the damnable policy of Crook, in employing Indian scouts. The people of Arizona do, most decidedly NOT "en- dorss Crook and his present successful Indian campaign" Not, by very large majority! = .S
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
\ Mistake of the Police.

ST, LOUIS, Feb. II.--At an early hour this morning, fire broke out in Mullaly's livery stable. It originated in hay loft and spread rapidly. Employcs made an unsuccessful attempt to save the sixty five horses. SeAcn were liberated. While saving them the employees were attacked by the police, being mistaken for thieves and clubbed insensible. Meanwhile, the remainder of the horses perished. Estimated damage SIa, ,ooo.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

.Tbe Courier playfully refers to the proprietors of the Nogales Frontier as |, galvanized tramps," hairless Sonora dogs" and "guttcr snipes." It also inti- mates that the editor of the Phenlx Herald is her-Morford-te and the
 EPIrAPH man burro Marion must
 have been drinking too much gin lately.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
A Stringent Measure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IJ.-Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, has introduced a bill to repeal all existing treaties per- hitting Chinese, other than diplomatic officials, to enter the United States. The bill was tabled by the senate.
 e. Nc previous business has been finished. The senate has adjourned until Monday.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
More Trouble up North.

REGINA, B. N. A., Feb. II.-Later de- velopments make it probable that the re- bellion will again break out in the spring. There is rumor in town to- day that six mountain police were killed near here yesterday.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
To Pension Mrs. Hancock.

WASHINGTON, Feb. II.-Representa. tive Brigham asked leave to introduce bill granting pension of s7,ooo year to Mrs. Hancock. Beach objected. The bill went to the committee of the whole on the Porter bill.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Want the President Abo,Ished

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT, Represen- tative Thomas, of Wisconsin, to-day presented numerous petitions urging the abolition of the office of President of the United States.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
sirY AND COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER

The Tucson Star still indulges in the innocent amusement of writing letters to itself, endorsing its own policy on the Indian question.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Especial ito the EriTAPH.

Especial ito the EriTAPH.
 DENYING, N. M, Feb. IT. - w., P. Lancaster, who Was recently mortally wounded by unknown parties near Kings Ranch, died yesterday The authorities have got clue to his murderers and me now in pursuit.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
URruly Police,

MONTREAL, Feb. IA state of an archy prevails at the Saskatchewan Police barracks. The police have inn prisoned their commander, and are en- toying dcbauch
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The school trustees have made re- duction Tn the school expenses in con formity with the wishes of the taxpayers of thls district as expressed by their vote. A sawNeef Sa65 per month>will he made s.by this new order of things.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

St. Louis pays SI. 50 per thousand feet {. for her gas. Tombstone, with popuIa- ton not quite equaling that of St, Louis, pays S3S. % for very Inferior article
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Notice for Publication.
Fre.enptisn No. lI55.

us. LAND OFFIcK, TUCSON, A.T.
 February 6, 1856. [ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE IN following nsmsd settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof fin support of his claim and that saii proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Tucson, Arizona on March 17, isSs, viz: Henry ?. Moore, of Totsj Wreck, Arizona. for the N 4 and sE k ol NV L and SW ' of NEk of Sec. i7, Tp. i9, s Ri7R He names the following witneeses to prove his ssid land. vix: R. !. Val, ]. Frank Parish, vii, liam Shaw, John oDeugherty. ell of Total Wreck, Arizona. B M THOMAS.
 First publication Feb. ls, lss6. Register.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Ex-Governor Seymour.

Utica, N. Y., Feb. II.-Ex. Governor Seymour passed restless night. There is no marked change in his condition.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
MeitIesame lsrecce.

ATHENS, Feb. II.--Naval preparations still continue here. There seem to be no prospects of a peaceful settlement.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Metal Market .

NEW YORK, Feb. II.-Bar silver, IoI 3S; lead, S4. 70.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
1ELEGRAPHIC. Officers Struggling for Ha"'o'k's s PaFf'''on' Mexicans Determined to Drive
 the Apaches Out. Petitions for the Abolition
 of the Presidency. Relief Fund Started for the
 London Unemployed. Views of an Educated ChiMamah' , Non the Chinese Question. }
Views of an Educated Chinamah' N0n the Chinese Question.
Death of Lancaster

'pecisl Di .ps 'cse. iolhe Er,rAra
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-06-03
The President Married.

The vague and uncertain rumors
which began to gain currency few
months ago that President Cleve-
land was soon 10 take unto himself
vie in the fair person of Mis-.
frankie Folsom, the only daughter
of his old law partner, have at last
eliminated into a living reality.
Yesterday evening, at I o'clock, the
President led to the altar ut the
White House in Washington his
young, beautiful aud trusting bride.
The wedding was an exceedingly
private and transformations one, the
nuptial knot being tied by Rev. DR..
Byron Sunderland, Of the first Pres
bylerian church, Washington.
In addition to the President and
his bride, and the members of the
Cabinet and their wives, the only
ones present at the ceremony were
Mrs. Hoyt and Miss Cleveland, the
Presidents sisters, Mrs. Folsom, MI.
Benjamin Folsom aud only two or
three other relatives of the bride, Mr..
Wilson 5. Bissell, the Presidents
former law partner; Miss Nelson, of
Albany, an old friend of the Clevc-
land family; DR.. and Mrs. Byron
Sunderland, and Co.. and Mrs. I,a-
mont, about twenty-five in all.
After the marriage ceremony had
been performed, the whole party re-
tired to the family dining room and
enjoyed an elegant and substantial
rcpast.
His marriage will add immensely
to the popularity of the President,
and may be truly reckoned the most
sensible act of his life and admins
tratiOn.
The Editor of THE LEADER bitter
ly regrets that delay in receiving his
fine wardrobe from Europe prevent
ed his being one of the honored few
present on this happy occasion, but
extends his hearty congratulations to
the President and his lovely bride
all the same.