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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
], CURTIS WALDO.

Among the citizens of New Or
/ leans who have done most to promote
Iher general welfare and progress,
athere is not one who has contributed
m larger share in recent years than
Mr.. j. Curtis Waldo. AS a writer
+ for the press Mr.. Waldo is well
known to the people Of the State,
and many readers of the LOUISIANA
sDEMocRAr can recall the highly in
ateresting letters which appeared in
aour columns in the years immediate
sly following the war over his nome
sde plotne of Tim Linkinwater.
Mr.. Waldo has at various times
sbeen engaged as writer for the New
sOrleans papers. The Picayune and
aothers, and his contributions have
given him an enviable name among
! the foremost journalists OF the State.
+ For the past twelve years Mr.. Wal
ado has labored most zealously to en-
large the success Of the Carnival.
: His frequent publications on this
atopic including History of the Dis
splays in past years, have done as
much as any other influence to make
these gorgeous spectacles known
abroad and TO fill New Orleans with
strangers at Mardi Gras. For six
wears he has published the Royal
Herald, Official Journal Of the Car
nival, a large, handsomely arranged
paper, conducted with as much abil-
aity as any of our Southern Journals,
! and we may safely say that, without
the Royal Herald, the New Orleans
Carnival would not have attained its
present immense proportions.
The New Orleans illustrated Visi-
{ tors Guide, another Of his publica-
: lions, has met with a very dattering
PERCEPTION, and his Annual Review OF
sthe Commerce of New Orleans, pub
alished in pamphlet form on Septem-
aber LIST, is an invaluable handbook
aof reference for business men. Late
Ally Mr.. Waldo has compiled Dirccto
Dries Of various towns throughout
3Louisiana. the value Of which per
s:haps, is not as yet, sufficiently ap-
apreciated. The "Road to Texas" Il
swork he has now u'press, contains
Hull information relating to the coun
try on the new road from New Or.
i leans to Texas. AT present, Mr..
) Waldo is engaged in preparing a
) Gazetteer OF the towns and cities on
the New Orleans, st. Louis and Chi
; cago Railroad, q book full Of valua
! bic information as to the population,
manufactures, agricultural interests,
etc, of that important section. M
+ merous other publications by Mr..
Waldc which We cannot mention for
: lack Of space, have been given to the
: public within the past few years, blu,
= this we must add that each and ali
: of them have been directed towards
athe development and progress Of
SNew Orleans and indeed of the en-.
atire State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

--NEw ORLEANS has lately had Al
real sensation in the escapade of
Frank T. Howard, a son of Char Isl
T. Howard. Young Howard, it 3
pears, a year or more since, becs =
enamoured of a Mrs. boswell, a VI
ow of the highest social standing( n
that city, and deceiving her, CD
summated q mock marriage. The
reason for the secresy observed BY
both parties in the affair was the op.
position of the father, the Louisiana
Lottery King, who could not be in.
duced to give his consent. In some
way the matter became known to The
irate father, and the son, to evade
his wrath, sets up the plea that he
was never married, and it turns out
that the ceremony, which was per
formed by Virginia Justice of the
Peace, was a sham, and done to de-
ceive trusting and con6ding woman
Mrs. boswell is daughter of W. S
Pike, the New Orleans banker
Public sentiment is very str1ne
against young Howard, and hd il
said to have fled the country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
TIE LABOR PROBLEM.

j We venture the suggestion to our
planters that they should take some|
steps to secure supply of labor for|
I the coming year, with as little delay
las possible. The heavy losses which|
shave fallen upon our sugar planters
might, in great measure, have beenI
saverted if they could have controlled
lin the early part of the rolling sea
son sufliciency of labor to have|
kept their sugar mills constantly
1 drumming. Seasons Of abundant har-i
vests like the present has been, in,
almost every section, must Of neces- |
I sity bring about the same complica-
ations as have existed during the past
I few months in all the great CONNER
aciaI and agricultural interests in this
Estate. 1t is not probable that we
! lean obtain laborers Of the better
aclass in sufficient numbers to meet
I the demand for them anywhere in
athe States. The planters in South
aern Louisiana who, during the past
three years, have obtained laborers
from Europe through Messrs. Ma
than Williams, labor agents in New
Orleans, have, after thorough trial,
: declared that the white laborers that
ahavc been introduced on the large
plantations in that section have Civ
en- entire satisfaction in all respects.
aThe importation Of white laborers
ahas received q fresh impetus in the
past few weeks, and Mr.. Nathan, who
ais now in Europe, says that any
anumber are willing and anxious to
come If they can secure honest EN-
dployers and can be provided with
5 quarters for themselves and families.
aMr. Nathan has directed his efforts
/ towards the importation OF the bet
: ter class of farm laborers from Portu-
asal, Holland, Belgium and Switzer.
Hand; some, however, have come over
astsrom France, Spain and Germany
3That all the labor that is wanted call
abs obtained il the effort is made
There is no doubt. II our planters
would combine it would be very easy
Ito obtain all the labor that is want
) led in time for next seasons planting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

|THE ANDERSON McNUTr sssgse
J. Plantation, situated on 1890
Bayou Rapides, about twelve $Naz
3miles above Alexandria, will -A-
be rented at Public Auction. and to the
highest bidder at the Court House door,
lin Alexandria, La, ono
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of DECEM-
Der, 1880, at IL o'clock NJ.
1t will be thus rented for one year. from
january lst to December 3lst, 1881, and
: the lessee will be required to furnish
good and solvent security for the pay
ment Of the rent which will be made
payable on the 1st day of November,
1881. The lessor reserves the right to
: bid. j. G. WHITE,
Dec. SGT. Attorney.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
STATE Of LOUISIANA.

District Court. = Parish Of Rapides.
mo. 3GS. WHEREAS SAMUEL 81
IN Compton has made application to-
this Court to be appointed Administra-
tor of the Succession of William F..
jackson deceased. Notice is hereby
fgiycn to all whom it doth or may con-
|cern, to show cause within ten {l0}
days from the date hereof, why the
same should not be granted. BY order
Iof the Court, Clerks Office, Alexandria,
La, this 4th day of December, 1880.
G. L. RANSDELL,
Dec. s. 1880 Dep'y Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

Ar Mrs. Geiger's Millinery Es
tablishment, the ladies can be fitted
in the very latest fashions. She ha!
Silks, Satins and Pushes for dres'
trimmings, Kid Gloves, Ladies Hats
Underwear, and, in fact, a full lint
OF Millinery goods--at the loves
prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

We invite the attention of our
readers to tue advertisement of the
New Louisiana Remedy. The Life
Tonic for the blood, debility, etc.,
and as a specific for Chiiis and Fever,
has no equal. Druggists or others
can have their orders promptly filed
at the Depot, JOG Camp Street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

--CHAs. L. Rossiter, l95 Summit
street, Toledo, Ohio, says: l woult
not take one thousand dollars for my
Excelsior Kidney Pad, if l could moi
get another. l have gained in three
months thirty pounds. See adver
tisement.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

WE tender to Mr.. J. Curtis Wal
do many thanks for favors recently
shown US when in New Orleans. W.
hope, in due season, to be able tt
make some return for the kind at
tentions and Courtesies extended US
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

The quieting, rest procurin!
qualities, as well as the farreachin:
and powerful curative effects o
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, render i
the very best remedy known for lun!
diseases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

Tine Millinery establishment Of
Mrs. c. Geiger embraces everything
that can be purchased in the several
lines included in the term LAL1Es
GooDs. Every article she now has
on hand is new, and her prices have
been fixed at the lowest at which it
is possible to handle a stock so COM
plete as hers. Ladies' are invited TO
call and inspect her varied stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

II. MOORE BIossAT is now in
New Orleans, and is making purcha
ses of Christmas goods. The pub.
lie will be able to find everything in
that line at his establishment during
the coming week. Call and exam
inc his stock as soon as lie arrives,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

MAJOR E. B. Wheelock, Presi
dent of the New Orleans Pacific Rail
way Company Las called meeting
of the stockholders of the said Com
pany, at their office 10 New Orleans
on the 9th day of January next, tc
take into consideration the consoli
dation of that Company with the
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
THE CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES OF
1881.

The Carnival festivities for the
coming season bid fair to surpass in
grandeur and magniGcence all tina:
have ever been Witnessed in New Or
aIeans. The celebrations will com
mencc on the 22nd of February and
Twill continue until March the 4th,
three days after Martli Gras.
Among the street pageants we may
mention the following: February
23nd, Military Parade Of The list
Regiment, New York Militia, the
Boston Cadets and all the local mill
Stary organizations. February Oath,
aGrand Illuminated Street Pageant OF
] the Knights Of Menus. February
a2Stb, at 3 p. NJ, return and recep
! tion of His Majesty, Rex. Marcel
alst, Mardi Gras at II A. NJ. Mag
ani6cent Imperial Day Pageant of His
! Majesty, the King Of the Carnival
assisted by Phunny Priority Phel
{ lows and the Leidcrtafel; and on the
gsame date, at 8 P. NJ, Gorgeou:
AStreet Pageant Of the world-famou'
aMistick Krewe Of Comus. Marcel
\ 4tb, imposing and elegant Parade o
1.-THE New Orleans Fire Department
Annsurpassed by any similar displa,
Never witnessed in this country
sTnere ere to be numerous balls an,
q social gatherings, making round o
Hreined and elegant attractions, here
ntofore uncqualled by any other cit.
Hin America.
B Our people who have never wit
Hnessed these grand displays in til
HQueen City of the South, should a
B least break away from business Ion;
B enough to spend the Carnival weel
i'm New Orleans. Every inducemen
Il will be extended them to go, an
e with a reduction of one half in rate
Ehy our boats, we expect to see RI
Epides Parish largely represented
We shall endeavor to keep the pull
Mic posted, from time to time, an
shall make note of anything "
may think of interest.
81 --->~~~~~~o>---~>~~-
u The American Waltham Paten
,ELever Watches from $3.50 to SIG!
.EStem- winders included are made
Especially with Ferguson & Schnael
q OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
n To-DAY.-General opening of Fa
I aud Winter styles of Millinery good
i lat Mrs. c. Geiger's. And every da
II thereafter during the season, to cor
Hsist of French Pattern Hats and Boz
-Hnets, Silks, Pushes, Velvets, Fanc
tESilks and Ribbons, Ostrich and Fal
I ley Feathers, French Flowers, an
.HMillinery Ornaments. Latest fabric
Hin Laces and Ladies' Neckwear.-
Fancy Goods department compile,
in every particular. Ladies are re-
kpectfully invited to call and look .
'Ethis New Stock, just received d
nrect from New York.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

The heavy rain Of Sunday has
greatly improved our streets, and
the mud has, in great measure,
disappeared.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

ONE visit to the Millinery En-
porium Of Mrs. C. Geiser's will sat
|isfy any of the fair sex. Ladies' un
'lerwear-sometLing new made ,
(specialtY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

--THosE rich and elegant Opera
and Chatelaine Chains make really
gorgeous display ut Ferguson and
Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

--THosE desiring neat work in his
line should give their orders to j. G..
Goulden, the "boss" painter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

"A beautiful display Of Gents
Seal Rings and Scarf Pins, we saw
at Ferguson and Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
Card.
ALEXANDRIA. LA, I
Dec. 6, 1880. !
Editor La. Democrat: =

Editor L0. Democrat:---
The announcement of my name il
your last issue, by many friends as Z
candidate for Mayor of Alexandria, is
very gratifying to me, and l am truly
and sincerely thankful for the express
sion of confidence, but must decline
the honor, owing to my business ar
rangements, which require my absence
from home great portion of my time
Respectfully,
n. T.. MCGINNIS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

The Town ELEcTIoN.--The time
is close at hand when the citizens of
Alexandria will be called upon to Sc
ect officials to administer their mu.
nicipal government for the next two
years. We hope to see those who
have real interests Involved take an
active part in this matter. It is Of
the first Importance that we should
have an efficient local government
one that will compel a respectful OBJ.
|servance Of Town Ordinances, and
|rigidly euforce penalties against Of
tenders. We may reasonably expec,
Ia considerable increase in population
within the next year, and it becomes
imperative that we should have the
frmcst and most capable men to leg
iislatc for us and to execute the laws
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
AYERS

and rapid cures, and is adapted to patients of
any age or either sex. Being very palatable,
the youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects Of AYERS CHERRY Pee.
ToRAL are magical, and multitudes are an
nually preserved from serious illness by its
timely and faithful use. 1t should be kept
at hand in every household for the pro-
lection it affords in sudden attacks. In
Whooping- cough and Consumption
there is no other remedy so ef6cacious,
soothing, and helpful.
Low prices are inducements to try some OF
the many mixtures, or syrupS, made of cheap
and ineffective Ingredients, now offered,
which as they contain no curative qualities,
can afford only temporary relief, and are
sure to deceive and disappoint the patient.
Diseases OF the throat and lungs demand
active and effective treatment; aud it is dan
cheap medicines, from the great liability that
become deeply seated or incurable. Use
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, and you may
confidently expect the best results. It is a
standard medical preparation, of known and
acknowledged curative power, and is as
cheap as its careful preparation and fine
ingredients will allow. Eminent physicians,
knowing it's composition, prescribe it in their
practice. The test of half century has
proven its absolute certainty to cure all pull
monary complaints not already beyond the
reach OF human aid.
Prepared by Dr.. J. G. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Lowell, Mass.
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS EyERYwHERx.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

--DR. Pierce's Golden Medical
discovery cures every kind of hu-
NOR, from the worst scrofula to the
common pimp'e or eruption. -Four
to six bottles cure saIt.rheum or
letter. One to five bottles cure the
worst kind of pimples ON the face
Two to four bottles clear the system
5of boils, carbuncles and sores. -Four
Ito six bottles cure the worst kind OF
1erysipelas. Three to six bottles cure
3blotches among the hair. Six to ten
bottles cure running, at the ears
Five to eight bottles cure corrupt or
running ulcers. Eight to twelve
hotties cure the worst scrofula.--
Sold by druggists, and in balf.dozen
and dozen lots at great discount.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

KID Gloves at the lowest prices.|
"Gold Medal and alexandra" att
Mrs. c. Geiger's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

-BoYs' brcech aud muzzle loading
shot guns at Ferguson & Schuack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08

KIP Gloves, all colors, for La
dies and Gentlemen-fnest ever sold
i'm Alexandria, at the Millinery Els
Establishment of Mrs. c. Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
The BEST REMEDY
FOR
Diseases Of The Throat and Lungs.

In diseases OF the pull.
monary organs a safe
and reliable remedy is
invaluable. AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL is
such a remedy, ard 10
extraordinarily lcr-
its the, confidence Of.
the public. 1t is a Sci
entitic combination Of
the medicinal princi-
pies and curative viz
tues OF the finest drugs.
chemically united, Of
such power as to insure
the greatest possible
efficiency and uniform
ity Of results. Itstrikes
at the foundation of all
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
WEEK In NEW ORLEANS.

Visitors to the metropolis of the
gSouth, at this time, will be struck
! with the very great Improvement
sthat is manifest IN every branch OF
atrade. The causes which have con
stributed to bring about the present
areyival in business, and hopeful as
| pect of things generally, are various.
sAbundant crops in nearly every sec
Elton of the country, and the good
aprices that are being realized, it is
gfair to presume, have done much to
sbring about the real prosperity
(which is everywhere visible. The
scompletion of the Morgan Railroad
Ito Texas, and the increased volume
sof business which it has brought
ahave strengthened the confidence OF
5bnsiness men very much. The sue
lcess of the Jetties and the vastly in
I creased shipments of grain down the
I Mississippi, with the increased mum.
Sber of vessels engaged in that and
Hforeign trades, and the certainty that
aNew Orleans will eventually control
Sthe immense grain trade ofthe Great
aWest, have exercised a tremendous
Rinfueuce in her favor. The early
Hcompletion Of the N. 0. Pacific is
9another prospective enterprise that
: will bring an immense business from
la section that is now tributary to St
aLouis and other Western Cities
3 Brought in contact with many Of
1.-The most prominent merchants ofthe
acity, we were gratified to learn from
aall that the present season has beer
unprecedented in the aggregate
Hamount of business done in the city
aThe merchants of New Orleans are
Astriving to secure the fullest benefits
Sfrom the advantages she enjoys, and
gare looking to their interests in al
Prospects. We take pleasure in re-
Herring to the leading houses which
solicit business in this section, anc
Whose advertisements appear else
Hwhere, and commend them specially
Ato all who visit New Orleans to make
4 purchases or who order by letter
! NJ. Kranz, 1O1 Canal Street, ha'
sthe most complete assortment o.
NGents Furnishing Goods, and vii
k6ll orders at the very lowest prices
& Samuel l.. Boyd, 81, SO, IS and 81
5 Common Street, the largest whole
:. sale Dry Goods merchant in New
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-12-08
e O R R II MI

sold BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-07-29
How to Spoil a Husband.

1t is an old proverb that "a man Is
what his wife will let him be-" Like
all proverbs, it is true enough to be to
ken to the public mind. 4 mans con-
duet, his morals, his general thrift are
determined by variety of fcircumstan-
ces. But none among all the Influence
Of his wife. A man may be good in
spite Of foolish woman but the chan
ces in auy case are against it.
A man may be bad Notwithstanding
the presence of a discreet and excellent
womau but unusual temptation or
great depravity will be required to ef-
feet such q result.
A woman, = influence is pervasive and
continuous. Rising up, lying, going
out or coming in, she is with abe hus-
band. Others have to gain access to
him. She has a nearer place and the
first chance always the fist i'll the
morning and the last at night. She
touches all the springs Of life, through
her children, through her domestic az
rangements, through her personal at
fractions. She reaches his pride, his
ambition, his temper, his love, and his
passions, as no other ore may.
The strongest natures can only partial
ly maintain an independence, and COM
mon natures not at all. We shall look
only on the dark side Of the picture,
and sketch a few Of the ways in which
q wife can Eestroy a husband. She
can soon disPel the marriage illusion
that she was good, amiable and angel
ic. After few days let her manifest
selfihness study her own comfort and
neglect his meet his advances with
rebuff, get him angry and torment him
until he is furious; convince him that
she cares for him only when she hat q
plan to carry, that tie IS Of no value to
her plans, but is used Ike q printers
type, tn be set ND or diributed just 10
suit her caprice. Let her sec to it that
the house is uncomfortable. ScoId
him when he leaves, and when he
comes home give him 4 warm reccp- /
ton. Whenever anything goes wrong
put the blame on him. Never give up /
on any question; watch his words and
actions and throw up to him every day, /
in the most provoking maner, his lit /.
tie mistakes. This will form a first !
class receipt for running any common |
man. He viii be sure o axe his conf
f1rt somewhere away from hcmc. IfI
his home is dIelry, the drinking shop |
is gay and genial. If his peppers him, |
all the more reason for spending his
hours with jolly fellows who tell good |
fellowship and a rousing good time
Then the wife Will have a
good chance to excite sympathy in her
behalf, as a poor neglected creature,
and the husband Will be duly regard
ed as q monster.