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THE DEMOCRAT. Sem.i-Weekly. ---- 4----- Official Joi hal of the City of A .ýxandria. Henry L. Biossat, Business Mauager -BANQUETS given by Court oi cials in China:sometimes reach sev mnty-five centd. -IT is estijnated that foreigners own about 250)00,000 acres of land in this countrj. -THE British Bible Society is sued a New Testament at two cents a copy. In nine months 950,000 have been sold. --JCMBO, the great elephant, it is said, had three objects of fear-a imouse, a cat and a rat. He ivould l.owl at the sight of a cat and shiv er at a rat. -SOME of the camels taken to Texas in ante-war days, with a view to breeding them for army transportation contracts, have per petuated themselves in a herd in Bastrop county, where showmen make frequent purchases. --WOMEN are everywhere using nd recommending Parker's Tonic ecause they have learned from ex ,'erience that it speedily overcomes despondency, ihdigestion, pain or weakness in the back or kidneys, and the other troubles peculiar to the sex. -PLATIsrU wire can be drawn so fino that it is no longer visible to the "naked" eye, and can only be felt. It can be seen with a imagnifying glals when the wire is held against hite paper. It is used in telesc es and similar in stru nents. -A Dru sT of Lancaster, Mass., has taken a contract to keep the .stately old c ms of that town free from canker worms for a year at twenty-five cebts per tree. There are about 400 bf the trees in all, and if he does not succeed he is to get no money. -PHIL Thompson, of Kentucky, says Carlisle wilt be next Speaker, ])onelson, doorkeeper, Ledom, ser geant at-arms, and General Clark, clerk. Regarding the civil service, Mfr. Thompon s4ys he and the ma jority of Democrats voted for the bill with the idea that it would prevent involuntary contributions. -[Times-Democliat. -MEDICAL science does not con fer all its benefits on man, especial ly the surgical branch. A celebra ed Yorkshire, England, veterina rian recently perf4rmed a novel feat in surgery. A vamluable cow broke r its leg, and as it was impossible to 'I reset the member at was amputatdd v and a wooden substitute attached to the stump. In a short timo the cow was grazing contentedly, un conscious of her loss. f -Is indorsing the President's i policy and administration the plat form recently adopted by the Dem ocrats of New York at their State u nominating convention, at which ])avid B. Hill was nominated for Governor and Roswell P. Flower for Lieutenant-Gocernor, says:- t We hereby ten 4er to him our hearty approbatioqt of the public e policy which has gdverned his offi- e cial action, and we especiallyv em- o phasize in our appropriation the ef- f fort he has made to eradicate cor- s rtption and incompbtency from the pnblic service by fihe appointment I of honest and capable Democrats, o in arder that there shall be a thor- a ough and wholesoure reform of the si nmethods condemned by the people w who confided to him the adminis- a tration of his high official trust. t Crescent City Chronicles. Celebrated Case-Death's Doings - Exxposition Echoes-Fall Flood Drainage Dots-"Pin's" Prize Minor Matters. NEw ORLEANS, Sept. 24, '85. J Dear Democrat er Interest in the Wallace-Walkup case was again awakened here by the advent of a little stranger in the family of Mrs. Finley, sister of Minnie, and in whose honor she rs has been named. Mrs. Walkup's d counsel have signified their inten tion of pushing her case to trial, it s having been set for October 10th, ts the Fall ternm of the Lyon county 0 District Court. As there now seems to be no longer any doubt of the fair prisoner's innocence, she has become quite a heroine in the minds of all classes in Emporia. New Orleans has suffered the loss of two prominent citizens this week. Mr. II. J. Rivet, who died o Monday night, was a native of St. a Charles Parish, but early removed Y to this city and entered the drug - business, in which he was engaged n at the time of his death. He serv ed in the Confederate army in Gui bet's Battery, and was engaged in the famous White League struggle c against the horde of scoundrels who then infested this city. Hie was s the founder and President of the Tr ax Payer's Association and a p member of the State Constitutional Convention of 1879 Mr. Charles E. McVean, whose death occurred Monday night, was the well-known Canal street ctoth Y ier. Deceased was an active mem ber of the Continental Guards, who s paid the last fitting honors to his - memory. He was also connected with other noted social organiza tions. Though reared in a north ern clime, he was heartily in sym pathy with the interests of this see r tion of the Union. Cheering news of the great inter est manifested in the New Exposi- 1 tion continues to be received from all sections of the country, and it is no longer a doubtful question as to its complete success. The most f gratifying and noticeable feature is t the interest which has been aroused t throughout the various Parishes of this State and among the citizens of New Orleans, who are now tho roughly alive to the lasting bene fits to be derived therefrom. Work on the grounds is progressing ra pidly, and the various exhibits are being placed in position. Every thing will be ready by the opening day, which bids fair to be on al much grander scale than last year. a The steam railway is being pushed t with a vim, and this much desired, s and necessary transportation facil- I ity will be completed in ample time ( for carrying visitors to and from the grounds, some of whom are already n in our midst. They; come prepared to devote a reasonable space of re time to viewing the sights, and, unlike last season's sight-seers, do not expect to go through the big - show with a rush. This city can certainly carry off the palm for having lately experi t enced the worst spell of 'eather ever known to the memory of "ye , oldest inhabitant." Sunday, it is ti fervently hoped, wound up the wet c0 season. And the way the water al poured down would have induced r old Noah to begin preparations for , a second ark. The streets and sidewalks presented a solid sheet of water as far as the eve could reach, th affording excellent navigation for1 the heaviest draugh skiffs, and cau sing many unused to the experience to spend the better part of the day indoors. The rari was accompa nied by a small cyclone, which, - however, was very limited in its scope, doing no danger beyond un reofing a few dwellings and demol ishing a few shade trees and shrub bery. Monday night we experien cod the first cold snap, wihich prov ed a welcome innovation. The recent floods and the serious effects produced thereby have pro voked a lively interest in the sub ject of the inefficient drainage sys tem of the city. Tuesday's Pica yucnc contained a lengthy and inter esting paper on that matter from Mr. Samuel D. Peters, civil engi neer, end it is hoped his well-timed and valuable suggestions will be duly considered and promptly acted upon by the proper authorities, who have too long delayed action there on, or the chief thoroughfares will shortly become less inviting and as id5passable as the most neglected country lanes. Last Tuesday was the occasion of a notable social event, the mar riage of Mr. P. H. Hynson, of your Parish, and Miss Sallle M. Brady, of this city. The happy event took place at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. M. E. Talliaferro, on Eighth street. The gallant groom is to be congratulated upori his se lection, one who will serve to brighten and adorn his home, while the fair bride has placed her future in the keeping of one of Rapides' most worthy and estimable young men. The happy couple left on the evening train for home. To them your correspondent extends hearty good wishes for a peaceful journey o'er life's fitful sea. May all their future lives Know naught of grief or sorrow, And may each happy day but bring A brighter on the morrow. Despite the unfavorable weather, the paving of St. Charles avenue proceeds slowly and surely, and, when completed, New Orleans can boast one of the best and smoothest drives in the country. Building, repairing and repaint ing are still the order of the day, adding greatly to the appearance of the city and furnishing employment to many worthy members of the la bor element.' ANTRHE. NOTICE. ALEXANDRIA, LA., Sept. 28, '85. BIDS for the building of the Alex andria Charity Hospital according to plans and specifications to be seen at the office of M. C. Moseley, President, will be received until October 31st, 1885 Payments for accepted bid to be made in State warrants. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 3MIRES ROSENTHAL, Secretary. STATE OF LOUISIANA District Court-Parish of Rapides. No. 4SS.-Whereas Bella Carey has made application to this Court to be appointed administratrix of the Succession of Lewis Carey, de ceased : Notice is hereby given to all whom it doth or may concern, to show cause within ten (10) days from the date hereof, why the same should not be granted. By Order of the Court. Clerk's Office, Alexandrta, La., this 2StB-aay of September, A. D. 188." C. L. RANSDELL, , dept. 30=-2t. Deputy Clerk. TO TIEJE PEOPLE Rapdoes_ anI Aln ParIi ; During the past few weeks there has been in all thie Easrern a tendency to advance the price of Cotton and Woolen o.nods, ancl-lairi styles of both have already been advanced from 5 to 7& per cent.'j view of this, we wish to call your attention to the fact that our dp were all made prior to any advance, and when the largest yield sinoe, te War, was expected from the Cotton crop in this and adjoining Pari~sh and were so great in extent that we will be enabled to supply all deat5ni for some time at old prices. We would also state here that our stockbs larger and more varied and complete than ever before; and at the time remind the trade (tat we are nearer to them than any other market, V ' that they can get goods from us at smaller expense than from anywhere el 1F and lastly that we guarantee the price of every article we sell to . it can be bought in the EUnited States. Our stock e much larger tlen the consumption demands. Our goods MUST BE SOLD! We are no ashamed to append our prices. A. HEYM Flour, $5.65 the best, Choice. Calicoes, 38 to 61 cents peer yar Pork, standard, at 811 per barrel. Drilling, 61 cents per yaard Meal, 83 per barrel. Four quarter Brown Domestic, ~i1 Bacon, 7 cents per pound. ý Brown Domestic, at 5 cents., .a 4 Dry Salt Meat, 6& cents per pound. Ten quarter Brown Sheeting, 15 Choice Hams, 115 cents. Ten quarter bleached sheeting, 1 Sugar, from 6 to 71 cents. 8 Ounce Lowells, 8 cents per yradf Rice, 4 to 6 cents. Tickings, 8 to 15 cents per yard.. Coffee, 8. to 13 cents'. Lindseys, 8 to 171 cents pera vr Lard, in tierces, 7r cents, in cans Flannels, white and red and twillse ' from 3 to 50 pounds, 8 cents, from 10 to 35 cents per yard. Soap, at $2.50 per box. Blankets, 65 cents to $3.50 a nait Soda, 6 cents per pound. Jeans, 124 to 40 cents per yard. . Buckets, 15 cents each. Dress Goods, 8 cents up. Brooms, 15 cents gach. Suitings, 2l cents up. Bagging, 114 cents per yard. Cashmeres, from 10 to 50 cents. Ties, $1.45 per bundle. Worsted Plaids, 8 to 20 cents. Salt, 81 per sack. Clothing, in suits from 83.50 to Shot, $1.65 per sack. Hats, ?5 eta to $3 for the finest: Oil, 15 cents per gallon. Tobacco, 31 to 45 cents per pound4 BUGGIES and TWAGEONS! Several Car loads just received-being sold at the lbwest cash fignres. Warred Corsets a specialty. Coraline $1; Flexible $1 Heath $1.50; Med Corset, 40 cents. Misses Corsets at all prices. Coie and see. ' James Means & Co., guaranteed SHOES' in button, tace and gai K ter, at $3 per pair. In boys at $2 per pair. All grades of ladies she from 80 cents to $2.50 per pair. FURNITURE and .TRUNKS in'al styles and qualities. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. The Art of Getting Vigorous Is comprised in one very simple piece of advice, improve digestion. No elaborate system of dietetics is needed. If you lack vigor, use systematically that pleasant promo ter of it, Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters. If you take this hint, and do not commit any excesses, there is no reason why you should not gain in strength, appetite and weight - Hosts of whilom invalids are to day building a foundation for years of vigorous health with this soand and thorough renovator of a dilapi dated physique and falling energy. Dyspepsia is eradicated by it, and the constitution fortified against disorders to which, if it were ex posed, it must surely succumb notably malarial fever. Rheuma tism, inactivity of the kidneys and bladder, nervousness, and their va rious symptoms, disappear when it is used with persistency, not aban doned after a brief and irregular trial. KURSHEEDT & BIENVENU, Builder's Hardware, Grates, Tiles, Marble Slate and Iron Mantles. IMONUMENTS, TOMBSeJ HEADSTONES, And all kinds of MARBLE WORK. Nos. 118 and 120 Camp St. New Orleans, La. W" A. HILTON, Agent, Alex andria, La., will take orders. A. RACHAL, SURGEON DENTIST Corner Fourth and Madison 8ts., ALEXANDRIA. Teeth extracted without pain. Ar tificial teeth made to order, and a fit guaranteed. Work at New Or leans prices FOR CASH ONLY. 1885 1885 ring and llI ringanaSummer. 0. LAZARD 4 CO THE 03TNE PRICE 29, 31 and 33 Canal Street, Corme North Peters. We beg to announce that our di play of SPRING and SUM13IE e OLOTINo , will be by far the most elaborat'ii and exhausted ever offered by ns, co4nprising a full assortment of ;. Ten's, outat, tys' ait ild Clothing and Furnishing Gooda It will also .contain very many ex tra novelties, all confined to as. L Some of the leading itemn of our exhibit, will be a magnificent assortment of Men's and Youths' Suits, embracing the very finest grades, as well as a full line of me1 dium and popular priced garmnent - Country Orders Solicited.i' Samples and instructions for sel measuring sent on application to al parts of the country, free of charger April 1st, ly. W. O. DAMMON, Sole At, for ite Bro ae onumetn Head and Foot Markers, Holizon tal Tablets, Etc. 7 Also all kinds of Marble MoI uments, Head and Foot Stones, Slabs, and every description of Cemetery work. "No extra chairgi for Itscriptions; Freight prepaid. ALEXANDRIA, LA. TOB PRINTING OF ERVE 'd_ description neatly exece .&d this office.