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An Oriental Joe Miller.

A story is told of Ell Mahdi, another
of the Abbassides, that, being out
hunting one day, lie came upon the
hut of an Arab, who set some simple
fare before him, but supplemented it
with a bottle Of wine. The caliph
drank a glass and said, sob, brother
of the Arabs! do yoa know who ]
am!" "No, by Allah," was the reply.
~ am II of the personal attendants
of the Commander Of the Faithful
II heartily congratulate you upon your
post" Tossing off another glass, Ell
Mahdi repeated the question, and the
Arab reminded him that he had just
told him that he was one of the caliph's
suite. "Nay," said Ell Mahdi, "but l
am one of the principal officers" II
wish you joy" said the Arab. After a
third glass the caliph again began,
ooh, brother Of the Arabs! do you
know who l ann" "You say that you
are one of the Commander of the
Faithful's chief officers" answered the
Arab. "Not so," said Ell Mahdi, 81
am the Commander of the Faithful
himself" The Arab, on hearing this,
quietly took the bottle of wine from
the table and put it away with the
sententious remark, ''If you were to
drink another glass you would swear
that you were the prophet himself"
This anecdote, with slight variations.
is also told of HarOun Alraschid. In.
deeditis often difficult to ascertain who
the heroes of certain favOrite stories
are, rs they are not unfrequently re-
peated in different biographies. Such
witticisms were probably stock quota.
tons from the unwritten Joe Miller ol
! the day.
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a True Lady ] was once walking
a short distance behind a very hand
somely dressed young girl, and think
ing as Hooked at her beautiful clothes:
Il wonder if she takes half as much
pains with her heart as she does with
her body" A poor old MAJ was com
ing up the walk with Il loaded wheel
barrow. and just before he reached lis,
he made two attempts to go into tie
yard of 4 small house, but the gate was
heavy. and would swing back before
he could get through.
"Wait," said the young girl, spring
ing lightly forward. ''I'll hold the gate
OPEN" And she held the gate until
he passed in. and received his thanks
with a pleasant smile as she went on
''She deserves to have beautiful
clothes," | thought, For Il beautiful
spirit dwells i'll her breast"
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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Goth Judicial District Court, Par
ish of Lafourclle.
SUGGESTIONS Of ZdcAaric II. Bou-
dreaur and Clemeace Landry,
his mife IN Community.
No. 1885, Probates.

Pursuant to an order and decree of the
above court and III obedience to q commits
sion to me directed in the above entitled and
numbered succession, l will offer for sale at
public auction, pursuant to law, to the last
AID highest bidder, on the premises situated
in said parish. on the left bank OF bayou La
fourche, at about ten miles from the town OF
Thibodaux. in the %Choupique settlement, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 80. 1888,
between the hours of ii o'clock IL. IN. and 4
o'ci' ok p. M. the following described proper
ty belonging to the said SUGGESTIONS, to-wit:
Real Estate-The eastern half OF IL certain
tract of lane Situated in said parish. on the
left bank of BAYOU Lafourche, at about ten
miles from Thibodaux. in the Choupiquc set
Element, and being the eastern halt OF the :.
E. one quarter OF section 80. in I. Ia, s. X.
l6 E, west of the Mississippi river, containing
eighty acres according to official surveys.
Together with the buildings.
For title see N. Il. X. 1882, D.. 369C. Is. *.
N. 10. p. so.
Moveahlcs-One COW, one heIfer. one wal
nut armoir, one lot of quilts. etc, one small
work box, one bedsteal and bedding, one
clock, one lamp. one looking glass, one wash
stand one small hedstea,i, one lot of chairs,
ETC., etc,
Terms and conditions of sale-Cash on the
snot in United States treasury notes to pay
debts.
THEOPHILE T~HIBODAUX,
May %. 1888. Sheriff.
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Gonanx's Pile Ointment has given me good
results every time l have used 1t in my prao
tiec. DR.. +. a. SYLVESThE.

results every time l have used 1t III my prao
tice. DIR. +. a. SYLVESTEE.
MI. CARMEL CONVENT.
ThIbodauy, La, jan. u, 1888.
Mr.. +. Gouaux, Houma, La:
Dear Sir cannot convey IN adequate
language u satisfactory idea of che benefit l
have obtained hv using your .Anti-Asthmatic
Powder and Mixture" For twenty years
have Suffered fran that dreadful disease,
Asthma, and although l have tried many
remedies. none proved beneficial until | tried
yours. | trust my experience with this val
liable powder and mixture Will he the means
OF inducing others to give it n trial. Yours
respectly, A SISTER OF AiT. CARMEL CoSVT.
HoUMA, La, Jan. q. 1883.
Mr.. +. Gouaux:
Dear Sir-Atter suffering Tor ten years and
trying all kinds OF remedies. | have at last
t" thank YOU for the bottle of antr-asthlnatic
mixtuse which YOU were so kind rs TO send
me. After taking u few doses | was SO much
relieved that have never been without it
minute and alth, ugh, not entirely cared,
still | feel SO much relieved that | hope OF be-
ing SO soon. Yours truly.
MHs. FICToR RICHARD.
The mother of our worthy trends Clay and
Edgar kicl,ard.)
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Assessors Notice to Tax. Payers.
Office OF Assessor.

Vhlce OF AsfessOr,
Thibodaux, L., June 4th, 1883 I
All persons liable to taxation, upon any
description Of pro-" rty, whether real estate
or muvables, are hereby notified that in cou.
f0rmity TO section ~ OF act No. IS Of 1892,
the letting OF the property and the estimated
valuation made thereof by the Assessor in az.
rordapcr with law. and the said lists will be
exposed in the office Of the said Assessor, for
inspection and correction for a term of TWEEN.
~ days, beginning next after the ten days
required for notice rs herein provided shall
have expired. All Taxpayers are earnestly
invited to avail themselves Of the Opportuni-
y afforded to make known their objections
- any assessment and to test their correct
uets 10 the manner prescribed by law.
JOHN n. WALSH,
Assessor, Parish Of Laf0urcbe.
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Nearly every person knows what to
do in case Of injury or sudden sickness,
but it often happens that under the ex
element attending such circumstances
they become confused and forget all
they know about it. The following
suggestions might be pasted up on the
inside of the closet or bookcase door
where they could be referred to prompt
ly.
For stomach cramps, ginger ale, or a
half t~easpoonful Of the tincture of gin
ger in a half glass of water in which
half a teaspoonful of soda has been
dissolved.
Swallowing saliva often relieves sour
stomach.
Hot, dry flannel, applied as hot as
possible, for neuralgia.
Whooping cough paroxysms are re-
lieved by breathing the fumes of tur
pentine or carbOlic acid.
For cold in the head nothing is bet
ter than powdered borax snuffed up
the nostrils.
A strong solution of bicarbOnate Of
soda (baking soda) taken frequently
is a reliable remedy for diarrh9a trou-
bles, particularly those arising from
acidity of the stomach.
A standing antidote for poison by
dew, ~poisonoak, ivy, etc, is to take a
handful of quicklime, dissolve in wa
ter, let it stand half an hour, then
paint the poisoned parts with it.
Three or four applications will never
fail to cure the most aggravated cases.
If children do not thrive on fresh
milk it should be boiled.
Powdered rosin is the best thing to
stop bleeding from cuts. After the
powder is sprinkled on, wrap the
wound with Il soft cotton cloth. AS
soon as the wound begins to feel fe-
verish, keep the cloth wet with cold
water.
For burns sweet oil and cotton are
the standard remedies. If they are
not at hand sprinkle the burned part
with -four and wrap loosely with a soft
cloth. Don't remove the dressing IL
til the inflammation subsidies, as it will
break the new skin that is forming.
For nose bleed ing battle the face and
neck with cold water.
If an artery is severed tie a small
cord or handkerchief tightly above it.
For bilious collie soda and ginger in
hot water. 1t may be taken freely.
Broken limbs should be placed in
natural positions and the patient kept
quite until the surgeon arrives.
Nervous spasms are usually relieved
by a little salt taken in the mouth and
allowed to dissolve.
Hemorhages of the lungs or stomach
are promptly checked by small doses
of salt. The patient should be kept
as quite as possible.
S~leeplessness caused by too much
blood in the head may be overcome by
applying Il cloth wet with cold water
to the back Of the neck.
For pains in the chest " stomach,
as much Dover's powder as will lie on
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the people. They are willy, indeed, and
have put forth all their ingenuity IN
their last effort, but the people have
become wary from repeated experience
and are not likely to be entrapped.
The fight is now well on between
the two great American political par
ties and future developments will soon
indicate which way the wind of popu-
lar favor plays. We believe it will
soon be seen gently stirring the SHIN
mering folds of the good old Demo-
cratic banner, waving it on to victory.
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Some Of his enemies charged Senator
G. c. DuSon. then Sheriff OF st. Ian
dry, during the last campaign with be
ing a d~efaulter TO the amount Of ST.,
600, Nr. Duson answered by produc-
ing his ql,ietus from the state and il
full discharge from his parish. Of
course, somebody telt squelchcd and it
was rather awkward for some of our
country exchanges, which had eircnla-
ted the evil report, to have to explain.
Be careful, gentlemen.
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Be careful, gentlemen.

Gov. Nichols has appointed the fol-
lowing Police Jury fer this parish !:
First Ward, John seely; Second
Ward, S. L. Grisamore : Third Ward,
Leon f. Claude Fourth Ward, C. A.
Claudet; Fifth Ward. j. b. Bourgeois !:
Sixth Ward, Frank Christian; Seventh
Ward, Oscar Lepine; Eighth Ward,
Hamilton Ago: Ninth Ward, Louis
Lerille. Tenth Ward, Frank Para.
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"Rum, romanism and rebellion cost
the Republican party the presidency
four years, and" retrenchment, revision
and reform" will be the watchwords
that will carry the Democratic party
into power again in the coming presi-
dental election.
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Cleveland and Thurman make a
splendid combination and there is no
question thar they will sweep the field
on the ides Of November.
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The utmost harmony prevailed in
tho st. Louis convention. but the same
cannot be affirmed OF the convention
that sat at Chicago.
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WONDERS exist in thou.
- sands of forms, but M G surpass-
ed by the marvels of invention. Those who
are IN need of profitable work that can be-
done while living ut home should at once
send THEIR address to Hallet * Co.. Portland,
Maine, and receive free, full information how
either sex. OF all ages, can earn from - TO rs
per day and upwards wherever they live.
You are started free. Capital not required.
Some have IL ade over $50 i'll a single day at
this work. Ali succeed.
, 1888-04-05
The Last and Rest.

Although all the meetings held un.
der the leadership of Mrs. A. M. Pal
mer have been of great interest and
profit, yet the closing ones have un-
questionably been the best.
The meetings on Saturday were
ones Of great Importance, when two
temperance organizations were effect
ed, viz: The "Young Womans
Christian Temperance Union" and
the "Loyal Legion" BY these organ.
izations, the young women and boys
and girls 81 the city unite their efforts
for the downfall of king alcohol. The
meeting on Sunday evening at the
opera house was one of unusual
power. The building WAS literally
crowded with an interested and appre-
ciative audience. Mrs. Palmer spoke
especially to young men, taking for
her theme, "The Protigal Sin" Many
pronounced the address Mrs. Palmer's
best effort. She arrayed facts in u for
chile and touching manner. She
made many II young man TO think of
his home and of the counsel of dear
mother.
Last evening the largest audience
of any weekday evening assembled at
the Methodist church. Mrs. Palmer
took as the foundation of the discourse
the parable of the Good Samaritan"
She said that the liquor traffic was the
highway robber Of today. 1t makes
more wounds than all other agencies.
The government ought to do more
60 protect people from this highway
robber. The object Of government, rs
Gladstone said, is to make it as easy
as possible to do right and as hard as
possible to do wrong. The good Sam
aritan is the w. G. II. u. which is ELI
gagged ia rcscuing the fallen. She
made strong plea for home for
young men and women in this city.
She explained the white seal move
ment. and made u strong appeal for
new members to the w. C. Il. u. of
this city. Nearly fifty in all respond
ed, greatly encouraging the faithful
workers. Mrs. Palmer leaves to-day
for Walla Walla, where she is engaged
for one or two weeks. She has en-
deared herself to many here by her
earnest and stirring words. The voice
Of many is, "may God bless her and
cause his face to shine upon her, and
make her continued power in his
service"
, 1888-04-05
SUMMONS.
Territory of Washington
ROunty OF spokane. re

In the District Court OF the Territory OF Wash.
ington and for the Fourth Judicial District
thereof holding terms at Spokane Falls,
Spokane County, In said Territory.
Elizabeth stephens, plaintiff vs. Frederick L
stephens. defendant
The United states Of America
To Frederick l.. stephens defendant; You are
hereby required to appear in an action
plaintiff In the District Court Of Wash
ington Territory, and for the fourth
Judicial district thereof. holding terms
at Spokane Falls, Spokane County, In said Terri.
tory, to answer to I've complaint Of plaintiff,
filed In Spokane CouYty, Within twenty days
after the service of this summons, exclusive Of
the day ofservice II served, within said county
Ii not served within said county, but within
said district, IN thirty days. ifserved within any
days II served by publication. within sixty days
after the date Of the first publication Of this
summons, or the said plaintiff will take judg-
ment against you by default, according to the
prayer OF the complaint
Tho cause and general nature of this action
is to dissolve the bonds of lnatrimony now
existing between the plaintiFand defendant,
on the grounds of cruelty aud failure to sup.
port, aud for such other and further rel lef rs
to the Court may seem meet.
witness the Hon. George Turner,
Associate Justice OF the su-
S'$5' I Sr$ss y
cd this I'D day of February, A.
ID. 1883.
d. A. CLEMENT. Clerk
A. X. McBroom, Solicitor for Plaintiff.
SLIT
, 1888-04-05
"The Lancashire Lass"

After the visit OF the Wardner
Dramatic Club to our city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ewing, who trained that organi-
cation, remained in Spokane Falls.
While here they have rehearsed the
old and popular play, "The Lam
cashire Lass" the cast being made up
of ladies and gentlemen Of this place.
and the drama was given in the opera
house last evening, under the auspices
OF the newly organized military com.
pany, the Spokane Guards. Lack of
space prevents.our giving an extended
notice of the play, and where all
showed the result of an industrious
study of their parts and careful re-
hearsing OF their stage business, any
particular mention would be an injus-
tice to the others. Among those tax
ing the leading parts were Mrs. Stew
ems, Mrs, Ewing, and Miss English,
Messrs. J. l.. Metcalf, J. Hanauer and
Mr.. Ewing.
, 1888-04-05
Episcopal Church.

TIE regular vestry meeting of the Epis.
copal society took place on Monday even
ing, and the following officers were chosen;
Wardens, w. Hussey, @. II. Armstrong I;
yestrymen, f. Furth, Frank II. Moore, II.
l.. Cutter, J. Hoover, A. NJ. Cannon, J. II.
Boyd, s. Heath. DR.. TIL. Catserson, Rus
sell and VIM. Markham. 1t Is decided to
erect parish building OF brick with stone
facing, to be used for church services until
such time as the.nain church building shall
be erected. The 0ommittee appointed to at
tend to this matter consists OF Il. II. Moore,
A. A. Newbery, Warren Hussey, John
Hone and the Rev. c. B. Crawford.
II was reported that the offerings col
lected during the year for domestic and for
eign missions amounted to $50.
The new officers OF the Ladies' Guild are!
Presiden, Mrs. Stout; vice president, Mrs.
DR. Catterson; secretary, Mrs. Edwards /;
treasurer, Mrs. Junkins.
, 1888-04-05
PoSTOFFICE MATTERS.

THE RECEIPTS ALREADY ESrIrLE THE CITY TO
FREE DELIVERY.
Yesterday another improvement was
introduced in the postofiice in the form
of new revolving paper box. BY the
way, the evolution of this arrangement
may be of general interest as it illus
trates very forecibly the growth of the
city. When Mr.. Peel first assumed
charge of the office, the box used for
holding papers WAS an ordinary
affair, divided into twenty copart-
meuts, which at that time proved amp
ly adequate for the purpose. Before
very long, however, the number OF pa
pers arriving began to increase with
the influx of newcomers and 1T was
found necessary to construct IL larger
frame, which contained fifty copart-
ments, and doubtless seemed large
enough to answer all demands for
years to come. Only lew months
have slipped by and again it has be-
come necessary to increase the accom-
accommodations, and although
the last depository contains 2OS
compartments it is already we'll filled,
and The indications are that it will
soon have to be duplicated. The
number of papers arriving is astonish-
ing, postal clerks who have worked in
many other offices, stating that they
never saw anything like it.
The third quarter OF the
fiscal year ended with March
and up to that time the re-
ceipts OF the Office had aggregated in
the neighborhood OF 81 200, $4,000 in
excess of the amount which entities
it to special delivery. The attention
OF the department has been called to
the subject is evidently receiving con-
slider alton, for circular has been sent
to Postmaster Peel, directing him to
send in full statement of the
standing of the offices. This he
thinks augurs that before many days
the boon OF free delivery will be
granted Spokane. Wendell Hall has
received no answer to his message in
reference to the rent due him and will
at once serve notice Of ejectment.
, 1888-04-05
SEATTLE NEWS.
KING COUNTRY WILL PuHp ITS IsDEBrNEss.
Special TO the REVIEW.

KING COUNTRY WILL Pusp Irs IsDEBrsEss.
Special TO the REVIEW.
SEATTLE, w. T., April 3..-The board of
commissioners for King county yesterday
decided to fund the King county outstand-
Ing indebtness TO the amount of $500, 900.
They will accordingly advertise Tor bids
tor purchase of bonds up to the eighth Of
May. Bonds To be drawn for not less than
500 nor more than 81, 900. Five per cent,
1t Is understood, already has been offered
for bonds, and as this was voluntary the
board will endeavor TO secure this rate OF
interest and premium besides. The bonds
will be known as ten-thirtics, that is re-
deenable any time sftor ten years and up
to thirty years from the date OF issue.
Special to the REVIEW.
SEATTLE April 2.-Bob Irving, small
steamer built at Tacoma some years ago
aud engaged in general transportation and
to bring business on particular route, was
blown to pieces yesterday on skag,t river
by the explosion of the boiler. The small
steamer Lily, happened to be in hearing
distance at the time and went to the lr-
Wings assistance. She found the latter was
wrecked. and by the explosion the master
and owner Capt. Onley, and fireman had
been killed, engineer deckhand, and the Chi
nese cook badly injured. The steamer
was loaded with hay and oats which were
SCdtttTtu III cNtIy hictSl"b, '"S po'N.
was hurled completely out of the boat and
lodged on the bank OF the river. The head
of the captain was severed from the BODY
but no traces can be found of the remains
of the tiremen. There Is some doubt as to
the cause OF the explosion but II Is believed
that the water in the boiler was allowed to
get too low. The report of the explosion
was heard for some miles in the surround
ing country.
II is reported that the Oregon Railway *
Navigation Company will commence the
construction of steamer for the Puget
Sound trade, to run between Seattle and
Victoria, in which event the Alaskan, one
OF the large boats on this route, will be put
ON the route between Vancouver and Puget
Sound ports.
Terance o. Brien. an old resident of the
territory and prominent among farming ana
logging circles, died yesterday at his home
at White river.
The inenicency Of the postal service In
Washington territory and the.ghole Pacitc
coast IL no more noticeable tim In Seattle.
The business of the office has greatly in
creased within the lost year, but
no increase in the clerk force
has been al owed by the department. A
popular dollar subscription was started
among the citizens as last resort and
sufficient amount has been raised tor open
ing an addition delivery window, hiring
an extra delivery clerk and another carrier.
A of which have been greatly needed
many months past.
, 1888-04-05
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER Of THE CURRENCY. (
WAsntNGroN, January oath, sss

WHEREAS by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned, II has been made to an.
pear that "The Spokane National Bank of Spo.
kane Falls" In the City OF Spokane Falls, in the
County Of Spok ane, aud Territory OF Washing.
ton has complied with all the provisions OF
the Statutes OF the United states, required
to be compllei with before an association
ness OF Ranking.
Now, Therefore, Jesse ID, Abrahams, Deputy
and Acting Com ptroller OF the Currency, do
hereby certify that "The spokane National
hank OF Spokane Falls" In the CITY of spo.
kane Falls, In he County Of spokane, and
commence the business OF Banking ~ pro-
vided In section Fifty one hundred and Al xty
states.
In testimony whereof witness
SpA my hand and seal OF foifice his
SEAL 2ith, day Of January 1885,
("J j. -. ABRAHAMS,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller OF the
Currency. 2.1i.2m
, 1888-04-05
List GILL.

thereby announce to all who are
in want Of fine, well rooted fruit
trees for spring setting, | shall sell
at cost for cash, II orders are In by
April 5th, fine 2-year apple at 1880
per 100, 3.yeasr at $500 per 1O0,
cherry 2-years at 60 cents each, pear
and plnms at 35cts each, curraht and
gooseberry roots at low rates. My
trees arc very healthy and fine root
ed, worth ihribble those shipped
here from other parts. One and one
fourth miles southeast of Spokane
Falls. j. q. STAGE.
2.23-2m