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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-12

our Palace Cars Is SMOKING SAInov -
yoacan ENJOY your Havana at ali hore 81 ~
Magnificent Iron Bridges span tho Mississt. 1y s
missouri rivers at all points crossed hyfhIs %
I.a-,h Is akolded at Council Blufs TasTen-
Union depots. oeihg made IN
THE PRINCIPAL r. r. CONNECTIONS IN, r,,,rs
NItEAI THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS A'
dtSSntiLA1o with all diverging lines for the East
At ESGLEwooD, with the Lake Shore 4 Michigan
southern and Pittsburg, Fl WAYNE Il Chicoco y i5rie
cinnati 81 ST. Louis r. r. $3.50 'NN0D"s' Sin-
At LA SALE. with Illinois CentraIR n
Altoona, with p. p & J.; p L. D:i B&w-
III; Midland: and t., p. w. Railroads. W.
AT ROCK ISLAND. with We 9tern Union r. and
Rock Island Peoria Railroads. ~ - ~A4o
Westa, "a E = y with the Davenport North
pd AZ WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington. Ceda,
RAPIDS q Northern r. Z. ~SN'I
AtGRfNyELL- with Central r. r. of Iowa
AZ pEs MONIES, with ID. NJ. a. Fl. Dodge r.
- SoUNClL BLUFFS. with Union Pacific n nj
AZ OMAHA. with b. & Mo. r. r. n lin Neh,
,AtSoLGMBCS JUNCTION, with RurIinrtan t+o1.s
Rapids & Northern r. r. 3'' ii' Neodr
Al OTTUMwA, with Central r. r. of iowa. 81
LOUIS, Aan- lily q Northern and C. H. 4 q II Rds
w hEokUK, with Toledo Peoria and Warsaw:
"ssea 49, ana 81 Louis. Keokuk & NV Il. Rds.
AZ BEFERLY, with Kan. City, ST. J. & G. r. r. ri
ALATCHIsoS, with Atehison. Topeka Il Santa Fe;
Atchison & Neb. and Cen Br Union Pacific III Fds
at 4AEANkSwoRTH, with K. r. and K. Cen Il. Rds.
sISA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL BLUFFS.
reat Rock Island Route,'' are sold by an
'nae ticket once, address.
Es ST. JOHN.
GenI Tiki and Pass'gr Agt
Chicago. IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-12
COLLINS
voLTAIc ELECTRIC
PLASTERS
Instantly Annihilate Pain,
Strengthen the Weak,
Support the Weary

ny lnsfa ntly affecting tho Nervous System. their
Hence Pain, which arises from a disturbance Of
Nerve Forces, is cured in every instance as if by
magic. Palpltation of the Heart, Inflammation of
stomach and Bowels, Indigestion, Dvspepia. Bill
oGs COLO, Cramps, and Pain arising from the same
cause are speedily relieved. The medicinal forces
present IN these Plasters find their way into the
system IN manner at once mysterious and pow
erIul. 1heY accomplish what no remedy ever be-
ore mas Gone, viz, tue restoration of vital electr
Guy whence comes instant and grateful relief from
ain ana weakness, and freedom from disease
PRICE Is CENTS.
Be careful that you are not deceived into hpvire,
some worthless plaster said to be equal to Coz
LIN NoLTAIc PLAsTERs, a union of Electricity
by all Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-12
MEDICAL
JUDGE NOT


past experience with travelling quacks, but col
cult the located Physician, the cele-
brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-12
J.sH. JUNKTN
GEO R0BTNSoN

n :, -. I4YN7S. md, April II, 1877.
~. a. q. Nhlte-Dear sir: have bought three
Do5tics o. your Qandelion Alternative for my wife
has ever taken before. | can cheerfnllv recon-
mend It to ali who suffer from Liver tr0nble
Yours truly, Wro ROOM
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
DESTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUC'
TON.

Our old friend, General Dick Tay-
lor has written a book, titled as our
caption, and the Washington Post
thus notices it:
It is an entertaining work Of near
ly 800 pages, mainly devoted to the
relation Of MI. Taylor's personal ex-
periences of the late war, in which
he, as Lieutenant General in the Con-
federate Army, bore o conspicuous
part. Gen. Taylor holds chat the
war was the inevitable result of eau
ses that existed as long ago as the
Colonial era. He traces the history
of slavery from its inception to its
death, and claims that the institu-
ton was not the cause Of the war;
Conflicting interests, an immense i'm
migration, vastly in excess of onl
capacity to assimilate, he thinks had
much to do with producing the state
of feeling that resulted in the armed
conflict. Gen. Taylor's recollections
of scenes and incidents during the
long struggle, are attractively rela
ted, and his work is valuable add
ton to the literature of a period tina,
will always be regarded with pecu
liar interest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

TIE Pacifcs have organized
their fine and efficient Company Of
Firemen, for another twelve months,
and are once more ready and willing
to march to duty. The following
members of that perfect organization
have been elected, and are installed
as its officers: James II. Ransdell,
President; J. Compton French, Vice
President; Moses Mayer, Secretary;
Moses Rosenthal, Treasurer; John
j. Ferguson, Foreman; Chas. Col
denberg, First Assistant; Jonas Ro.
senthsl, Second Assistant; G. w.
Glynn, Custodian, aud Edgar Hilton,
Steward.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

source, beautiful banner was pre-
sented to st. James Sunday School,
Inscribed with the name and this
motto: "The Lord is our Shepherd
Att P. NJ. the Church doors were
again opened to admit the children Of
st. James Mission (colored) Sunday
School. After the usual services, an
address was made by the Rector, and
by Mr.. Barrett. Jack Jones, colored
member and representative Of his race
in the membership of St. James
Church, then made some remarks to
the scholars, acquitting himself in a
most creditable manner. This school
is the first established in the Diocese,
and was founded on Whit-Sunday;
A. D., 1879. Jack Jones was confirm
ed by Bishop Polk, and has been ever
since con sistent member Of tho
Church.
Before closing this article I must al
Jude to the beautiful decorations Of
the Church. Beautiful flowers and
graceful vines, Gods gift to man,
adorned the chaucel and walls Of the
sacred building. We observed two
very striking notices on either side of
the chancel, in very finely cut letsers
of red and green, in these words -
Gear not Daughter Of zion," and
"Behold thy King cometh," q contri-
button from one Of the most generous
and ablest supporters Of the Church.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
WEDNEsDAY,...APRI 16, 1879

THERE is no denying that, as a rule,
the Editor is expected to do more
for nothing, to give more for the
money, TO expect less thanks, or
even acknowledgment for fayors
done, than the lawyer, doctor,
clergyman, merchant, mechanic or
planter. In order that this should
not hold good with the LOUISIANA
DEMOCRAT, we invite our much es-
teemed delinquents to call at our
Office and deny all this statement
practically.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
VIZ haua "a nnrtu md that Do

WE have a party, and that Dem.
ocratic revolution" it has inaugura.
ted, has enabled John Sherman To
redeem all the 5.20's outstanding in
four per cent. bonds. Since the first
of January, when the Democracy be-
gan to "unsettle the business inter.
ests of the country" refunding has
made such progress as to result in
an annual saving of $1,000, 900 in re-
duction of interest. just such an
other revolution" of this sort ought
to enable Us to refund the ten.forties
in 81 per cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

"A little sct'imnage occurred ~
Saturday evening On Bayou Rob.
ert place, in which two darkies we're
the actors, and wbiskey, pistol and
Two brickbats we,e the supplements.
The whisky pistol darkie was the
aggressor, and made crooke,tsshot
at The sober darkie, missing him,
when the sober darkie called in the
brickbats and made for the whiskey
pistol one, who, though having the
advantage, did not have the pluck to
maintain it, but called on q good
pair of legs and heels to keep him
out. of The fuss he had courted, and
thus sneaked of "scot Free"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
-JENKrNs' 0Annihilatorn no

JENKINS "Annihilator" never
fails to cure the very worst forms OF
Rheumatism, Gout and Neuralgia
Read the testimonial of a gentleman
who suffered for years:
N. JENKINs--Haye been afflicted with
Rheumatism for many years. Have
used the Annihilator with great benefit.
COLUMBUS III. ALLEN,
Office Brooks Rice Mill, New Orleans
Send for Circular to N. JEN-
KINS CO., Proprietors, New Or
cans, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

Mas. Geiger, at her popular Mil.
linery Bazaar, corner of Third and
Beauregard streets, continues TO re-
ceive from the leading houses in
New Orleans, the latest patterns. and
is ready to fill all orders for recep-
tion, evening, walking OF every day
dresses at the very lowest prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16


Few business men in Alexan
dria, have in their charge and handle
with such marked ability, so varied
a business as Julius Levin, whose
standing card continually graces our
columns, and whose every speciality
isicarried to the letter. But the her.
culean branch of this business is
Levin's agency for the three large
Saw Mills, on the North side of The
river, right in the belt Of the heav-
lest pine region in Louisiana. These
Saw Mills are we'll managed and run
by their proprietors, and they are
fortunate in having such an Agent
as Levin, who runs the sales Of the
immense quantities Of choice lum-
Der sold in Town by the thousands
of feet. This lumber as sawed is
choice and free Of defects, can be
purchased at the Mills at So per
thousand, in Pineville at SO per
thousand, and at the yards in Alex
andria, picked and selected at $3.50
per thousand. In large lots, ia AL.
exandria, bargains at reduced rates
for CASH can be had.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

Our Radicals here are going
stone blind, they are so mad at the
loss Of power. They are really fran
tic that the "old flag is still there,
and that appropriations and offices
to satiate them are "out of order"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
"A. A. HAYES, M. D., State Az

"A. A. HAYES, NJ. D., State AS
sayer of Massachusetts, pronounces
Halls Sicilian Hair Remover an eff,
cient preparation fol- cleansing the
skin of the head, promoting the
growth, and restoring the original
color of the hair when it has be-
come gray.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
CHARLIE Go1pEsnERa still keen

CHARLIE GoLDENBERe still keeps
a--well, say a place--in at Leyin's.
In that place there are good things,
solid and fluid, such as delight the
heart and elevate the gizzard of the
epicure. Besides such pure liquors
and perfect combinations of them as
are seldom absorbed elsewhere, Char
lie has a mountain of Crock" and a
fountain of "Rye," and he melts the
mountain in the fountain and pro-
duces a--miracle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

do you want genuine Wheeler
and Wilson Sewing Machine? You
must call on T. Moore Biossat, who
is the only authorized agent for Ra.
pides Parish. Beware Of counter.
feits and limitations.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
"A NEWSPAPER in the inside co,

"A NEWSPAPER in the inside coat
pocket saved a New Workers. life
from an assassin's bullet. The time
is not for distant when it will be
suicidal for man not to take a
paper. Now is the time to subscribe
for our bullet-proof journal. Trade
dollars takeu in exchange for sub
scriptions, don't expose your life to
the pistol Of the assassin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

f.
PARISH Contributing last week,
Parish Court, acting under special
statute passed in 1877, opened spe
cially for the trial of criminal cases
within its jurisdiction. Two parties,
Sambola Augustus and Henry Smith,
each colored, appeared in court, were
arraigned, pleaded not guilty, waived
trial by jury, and asked for trial by
Parish Court. -
The case Of Sambola Augustus,
charged with an assault with dan.
gerous weapon, was then taken up
and tried. The accused was found
guilty, and sentenced to pay fine Of
$50 and costs Of the prosecution, or
in default tAereof,to a term of three
months imprisonment in the Parish
Prison, and subject to work in the
chain gang.
The case of Henry Smith, charged
With obtaining money under false
pretenses, was also taken up and
tried. The accused was found gull.
ty, and sentenced to pay a fine OF
$50 and costs of prosecution, or in
default thereof to term of sixty
days imprisonment in the Parish
Prison, and to be subject to work in
the chain gang.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

THE Surveyor of the Port Of
New Orleans was in Town on Satur.
day, looking exceedingly fine and
dressed In the best style Of aristo.
cratic fashion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

We are pleased to know and an
nouce to the interested public, that
Captain Dick Sinnott has contracted
with the Towards, Of Jacksonville,
Indiana, the great steamboat builders,
for the building Of new steamboat
for the Grand Ecore trade, to replace
the once peerless and late lamented
Bart. Able. She is to be called the
stJ0hn Sinnott," after his brother.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

DECORATION DAY.-This day was
duly celebrated in New Orleans, and
the Confederate Monument was very
tastefully arranged with floral offer
ings. Colonel York A. Woodland, OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic, an
ex Union soldier, placing a cushion
of flowers ON the Monument, spoke
thus
Mr.. President dsd Ladies and Gen.
Nemen-We, a remnant of the survi-
| vors of those who wore the blue, pre-
sent ourselves to-day to pay tribute
to the memory of those who wore the
gray-a tribute to devotion and bra
very; tribute TO the lives and deaths
of some who bore the proudest militia
~ title on earth-''American soldiers
Enemies in war, friends in peace, CON-
rades in that silent bed beneath the
sod, on whose surface to-day we place
the beautiful emblems of Gods good
will to man. We ring these tokens
in spirit of love and kindness, and
with the desire that the bond which
unites those silent sleepers may extend
it's influences to us, the living, till the
precept, love We one another, shall be
the universal tie which shall make the
hearts of this people one and insep-
ar able.
And then in reply Captain F. L.
Richardson, an ex.Confederate, re.
piled thus: a&asia 70
This gathering of men like you
around, and this placing of flowers on
the graves Of our dead, is thing OF
which we are proud. The fame OF
your deeds of valor and heroism,
known throughout the world, will be
increased BY your action to-day in
rendering to us these tokens. We ac-
cept them as tokens that the animosi-
ties of the past are dead and buried
forever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

ALL the up and down Pool.Li-
ners, the past week, have supplied
this Office with the very latest news
papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

In the t'Colonies and Indiar We
find a note respecting the employment
Of shee pas beasts Of burden. In East
ern Turkistan and Thibet, for instance,
borax is borne on the backs OF sheep
over the mountains. to Leh, KaDgra
and Rampur on the Sntiej. Borax is
found at Runox, In Changthan, ofsuch
excellent quality that only twenty five
per cent. is lost in the process Of refn-
ing. The Rudok boTax 10 carried on
sheep to Rampur, which travel at the
rate Of two miles day; but, notwith-
standing the superior quality and the
demand for it in Europe, the expenses
attending its transport seriously ham
per the trade, which, bnt for the sheep,
would hardly exist at all.-tNature'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

THERE has been any quantity
of wind In and outside of Town dur
ing the past week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

-OuR farming community should
inspect Avery's Walking Cultiyasor,
which IL now at Baer and Mann's,
A. Heyman, Agent. This,is the best
of implements, aud will easily do the
work Of four plows. Improved ma
chinery and agricultural labor-say-
ing machines is what are now need
ed to supply the deficiency in labor
It is estimated that one hand and a
pair Of good mules can easily culti-
vate seventy acres in corn and cot
ton. The celebrated hardware firm
of A. Baldwin = Co, New Orleans,
can always supply, the demand, for
such implements, at the lowest price.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16
ELECTIONS TOO FREQUENT.

1t is very evident to any observer
of public sentiment, in our midst,
that there is a universal wish that
the Constitutional Convention should
make the tenure of Office longer and
prevent too frequent elections. The
cost in actual money to the State and
Parishes is very great to hold an
election; besides, it disturbs our Ia
Dor, diverts the time and attention
of an impoverished people at the ex-
pense Of recuperating their fortunes
and providing for the means of sub
sistence. 1t produces unpleasant
feuds and personal chickering's in So
ciety, that would be much more
pleasant without them. 1t makes
capital timid, for at the present, rev.
olutlon of some kind is expected to
follow every election. In fact, it dis
organizes the usual routine of bust
ness, by a strict attention to which,
a people grow rich and prosperous.
1t makes those who temporarily hold
the offices unsteady, and often at the
sacrifice of duty drives them to court
popular clamor, in order to be re-
elected. To have capable, honest
and efficient officers we must fix the
tenure sufficiently long to allow them
to become thoroughly acquainted
with their duties, and put them
above want. This particularly ap-
plies TO the judiciary. Ten years at
least Judge should hold office, with
sufficient salary to support him de-
Gently in the position, and some
thing to retire on. We hope the
Convention will not 60 to the ex-
treme of parsimony in this particu-
lar, as is suggested by some, who do
not know what it costs a good law
yer to obtain his education and pre-
pare himself for this position of
trust and honor. h
England has, perhaps, the most ef-
ficient public service of any civilized
nation. The tenure of office is, in
most instances, during life or good
behavior, and literally compensated.
Such long time would not, per
haps, suit our system of government,
but all intelligent men are convinced
that our elections are too frequent
for the country's good. We protest
against any general election this
year, and give it as our deliberate
opinion that we will be taking risk
that is unwarranted by any necessi-
ty for it. The election for Delegates
exhibited an apathy on the part of
the people, tired of elections, and we
court defeat and Reorganization of
the Democratic party in the State,
by having a general election this
year. Let well enough alone. Our
offices are we'll filled, the law is we'll
administered, the people satisfied,
with the exception of few NAL con.
tents that are always complaining,
and will complain, unless they get
into position. Let the Nichols gov
eminent stand, with reduced salaries
to its officers, if you will, until the
general election in 1880. The Con.
vention will do an act Of palpable in
justice to interfere with the present
officials, and violate the gool faith
of the party, which may destroy the
prevailing harmony in our ranks, and
may be the cause of defeat in the fu-
ture. This is the sentiment of the
Democracy Of Rapides, as expressed
in resolutions in the Parish Conven.
ton, and by no means must we VIC.
late it.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

SOME mouths here are watering
for green lamb and spring peas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

CALL on T. NJ. Biossat and pro-
cure a genuine Wheeler and Wilson
Sewing Machine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

--HERE is the Radical Southern
idea condensed--it was revolution"
for the Confederates to leave the
Capital, and is "reyolution" for them
to come back.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

The stage reached here Mondays
evening by l o'clock, without the
New Orleans mail, once more report
ing that it had been put on the Pool
Liner, leaving Saturday evening
Not to put too fne 4 point on this
''d-n outrage" we repeat that It is "a
mystery to this community, that the
President and managers Of the Pool
Line, receiving the full business Of
our people, shonld persist for the
sake Of a little mail pap to injure
them SO seriously and vitality in this
mail matter. They should by all
means let the mail come by the reg
ular channel, at least, untilthey can
deliver it here within two or three
hours ahead Of the stage time. We
ask them, in the name Of our COM
munity, now suffering by this
change, to let it 60 on the Natchez
to the Mouth and thence by stage,
and not persist in taking it on their
now shoekingly slow boat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

THE Radical party dies hard,
especially in Rapides. No one is
surprised at this, however, because
they are a very hard party, indeed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

JEFFERSON DAVIS was captured
April l6, 1885.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16


The long and continued prosper.
ity of and properly conducted estab-
lishMent of Mrs. E. 8. Hetherwick is
one Of the "heir-l looms Of business" in
Alexandria, and SO believing we take
pleasure in calling public attention 10
the handsomely fitted up and cosy
store of theirs at their new stand, right
opposite the Ferry Landing. MIR. Il.
T.. Duke, the Manager Of this house,
has been Oh his usual Spring trip 10
the City, and as usual hin purchases
there made, tor the Spring anil Summer
trade are complete in al it's branches,
and the friends Of the house, md spe-
ciaDy those ,,esiring good md fresh arr
ticles in it's line, are invited IN give
them n call. No trouble IL shnw
goods there, and cheap bargains to 10
had there as In any 6rs. class hause in
Alexan1Tia.g 80 - 50
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-04-16

Hon. James Jeffries and family re-
turned home on the Yazoo Valley.