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ParmGlCc'S Great Blood Purifier.

In morbid conditions of the blood are
many diseases, such as salt-rheum,
ring-worm, boils, carbuncles, sores and
pimplcs. Try the Purifier and cure all
these ailments. III we did not believe
it to be the greatest blood purifier cx-
tant, we should hesitate before offering
it to you under positive guarantee, as
we do. Sample bottles Is cents; large
size, 81. Sold by w. A. Burnam, Bald
win, Mich.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1881-07-21
The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nota-
Inc but lhe Truth.

If you are suffering from poor health
or l,inguishil,g on u bed Of sickness,
take cheer, fUr HIM Wom's GcrDsaM
Bittcrs will cure you. IL you feel weak
and diSpirited, without clearly know
ing why, German Bifters will revive
you. III you feel that your system
needs cleansing, toning or strengthen
ing, German Bitfers II what you need.
II you are old, and your pulse In feeble,
your nerves unsteady and your facul-
ties waning, Hun,ittOn's German BIT
ters will give you new life and vigor.
Price soc per bottle. Sold by w. a.
Burnan, Baldwin, Mich.
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Clothing.

You can save money by buying your
clothing Of us. During the past senson
we have enlarged our Clothing Stock
and added many styles for Men, Boys
aud Children heretofore not kept In
this part of the State. Our large In
crease In sales la this department is
proof That people VIII always nppreci-
ate good goods and fair prices.
COON, RUSSELL q co.
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A Beautiful COMPLEXION

is the result of using Hamiiton's Oricn-
tat Balm, Warranted to be harmless.
The most elegant aud delicate prepar-
alton for the skin ever invented. Re
moves tan, pimples, freckles and all
biemishes of the cuticle and leaves the
skin smooth and beautiful. Price Soc
q bottle. Sold by w. A. Burnam,
Baldwin, Mich.
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@arrisD

On Sunday, July 10th, 1881, at the
residence of the BRIDES father, I'm Do
yer, Lake county, Mich, by Elder Geo.
w. Davis, Mr.. FRANK Il. HoLCOMB
and Miss RUTH K. SUTTON; both of
Lake county, Mich.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1881-07-21

to hear like anybo iy else, and whose
curative effects will be permanent.
You will never reg;et doing so."-Et
Hor or Ne,0 lerk Mercantile RcsieW,
SEPT. ~, 1870. gtft
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important TO Travellers,

Special inducements are offered you
by the Burlington Route. 1t will pay
you to read their advertisement to be
found elsewhere I'm this issue.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1881-07-21


A PASTE DT(A)MoND.-On Thurs
day last, l6-year-old tramp named
VIM. J. Dimond, stole violin and q
pair ofpants from shanty at the cross
ing of Lyons tramwsy on the F. q p.
M. r. R., few miles west OF Baldwin.
Word was sent from Branch, giving q
description Of the suspected parties
(tbere were three In the gang); and on
the following day, the whole three were
captured here by Dept. Sheriff, John
Buchanan. A trial was had, Saturday,
before Justice Campbell, which result
ed In the conviction Of Dimond and the
release Of the other two. Dlmond was
sent to the Reform School, at Iansing,
Buchanan conveying him there, Mon.
day. c r9 fff1
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For Sale.

The East half Of tho Southeast Quarter Sec
ton IS, Town l7-l2; 80 acres Improved, bal
ance chopped ready to log; good buildings
for $500, cash.
Also, good Span OF Heavy Draught Horses;
Two Sets Of Harness. Two Good Farm Wag-
ons, 3-Pair Trucks, and Farming Utensils.
ling Heifer; also, Cant Hooks, t'haIns, &C DC.
For further particulars, enquire of E. Camp
bell, Baldwin, Mich, or apply on the premis-
es to the subscriber. l.. q. DANBERRY.
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Frank Il. Withey,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Baldwin, Mich.
Money to loan.

A. w. Jenkins, II. D.,
Homeopathic Physician q Surgeon.
Once and residence on Slosson Avenue,
Reed City, Mich
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G. w. Manwaren, n. b.
Physician and Surgeon. Office and
dwelling on Seventh st.. east of Bald
win House, Baldwin, Mich.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
-WoRKINGMEN and Mechani,

-WoRKINGMEN and Mechanics.
we cordially thank you for your very
liberal patronage and desire to call
your attention to the fact that in ev-
cry department Of our immense cs-
Establishment we have large stock of
goods adapted to your wants, medi.
UNI and low priced Overcoats at pri,
ces so low that it will pay you we'll
TO buy one for next season. Dress
Suits, durable and substantial, of all
qualities, in great variety. Many Of
these goods we are selling at just
about what they would now cost to
be manufactured. We have an enor
nous stock of Pants, Of every grade,
at exceedingly low prices, and have
just bought about 1000 pair of Mems,
Youths and Boys Kentucky Jeans
Pants, all of which We are offering at
from 10 to 25 per cent. less than
regular prices. In our Furnishing
Goods department we are offering
great bargains in White Shirts, u :
derwear, Hosiery, etc. We want the
trade of the Workingmen of Rap
ides, and are always prepared to give
YOU bargains. Baer and Mann, A.
Heyman, Agent and Manager, Front
street.
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votes, that gentleman was declared
elected for the term of 80 days, SUB
iect to dismissal at an earlier day
for any improper behavior in office,
and his salary fixed at the rate OF
$50 per month until the LIST day OF
February, 1881.
Mr.. W. W. Wilmington, Jr. was
then elected Assessor by acclama.
ton, and his salary fixed at $25 per
annum.
Mr.. B. C. Duke was elected Treas
urer, and Mr.. A. B. Racial Secretary,
also by reclamation.
On motion, the election OF Collector
and Wharfjnger was postponed, the
present encumbents holding over un-
til their successors shall be elected.
On motion, the Mayor was author
lied and instructed to rent to the
highest bidder, for the year 1881, the
rooms under the Town Hall, after
having the notice thereof published
ten days-reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
The Mayor was also empowered to
have any work done on the streets
that he might, in his Judgment, deem
actually necessary, until the appoint
menl of a street commissioner.
The salary ofthe Mayor was fixed
at $40 per month, until further action
by the Board.
The following Ordinance was offer
ed by Councilman McGiunis and was
unanimously adopted:
Be 1T ORDAINED, By the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the Town
of Alexandria, La, in regular session
convened, on this, the 18th day OF
January, A. D., 1881, That the Con-
stable of the Town Of Alexandria,
La, have and is hereby granted full
power and authority to call a posse
comitatus whenever it may be neces-
sary to assist him in the discharge
of his duties.
| Be IT FUPTHER ORDAINED, ETC.,
That any one refusing to obey, OF
resisting his authority when called
as such, shall be subject to the same
penalties as are now fixed by the
State laws, and shall suffer the same
fines as if he had refused or DISC
beyed the order of the Sheriff when
called uDon q posse cOmitatus.
The Board then adjourned to meet
in regular session on Tuesday, Feb
ruary LIST, A. D. 1881.
! JAS. ANDREWS, JR.,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
II Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

we take pleasure in calling at
tention to the business card of Mr..
Geo. E. Strong, No. 1l5 Canal st.,
New Orleans, to be found in another
column Of our issue to-day. There
can always be found in stock at this
house a full and extensive line of
Solid Silver and Plated Ware;-here
you can have your Watch put in tho
rough repair, or your diamond ring,
provided you have a diamond ring,
and if not you can procure one at
this house., and jewelry of all kinds
repaired by experienced workmen.-
Those of our citizens who intend
visiting the Crescent City during the
Carnival season, and who may need
anything in the line of this gentle
mans goods, would do well to give
Mr.. Strong the preference, and they
can safely rely on having their or
ders satisfactorily filed. Don't for
get the number of the street.-the.
LIS Canal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
TIRE NiTCAEZ yiDiLla RAILROAD

We published in our last issue .
unica,ion in regard to the bull
ding of ,h1 Natchez and Fid"'ia
railroad, ST j by a member of the
committee entity appointed by the
citizens OF q ( above named cities.
We have no Aoubt but that this i'm
portant matter has been duly con
sidered and thought over by the
citizens and property holders OF
Alexandria, and that when the gen
tIemen who compose the committee
come to our city, and the time for
proper action arrives, all will come
to favorable consideration of this
most important matter. 1t alone
rests with our people to say what
steps are TO be taken, and knowing
them as We Go, we can but think
that all interested parties will lend
a helping hand to this project.
The people of Concordia have do
mated $4,000 acres of land; Catahou-
la and Natchez will take stock; and
it alone rests with Rapides, deriving
incalculable advantages as she does,
whether or not she will CO opc-
rate in the movement.
This road, on its completion, will
certainly make Ito use the language
of our correspondent Alexandria
the "centre of trade, and the one
great city of the Red River valley
Our waste lands will be productive
and our people become prosperous
We will be connected with the great
West, and we will then have a mar
ket to buy and ship our goods. Oh
what happy people will we be!
| The DEMOCRAT, as journal, ant
speaking the sentiments of the PEG
pie of Rapides, will do all in it!
tpower to cement the feeling existing
elsewhere, and will labor jealousy
in the cause Of the VidaIia and Nat
chez Railroad, thinking at the pres
ent time that more advantages ar,
to be derived from this route tina.
any other.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
Personal.

We regret to announce the departure
of our young friend, Mr.. R. T. Hynson,
who will leave on the Bell to day. He
goes to st. Louis to locate permanent
ly. "Tommy," we shall miss you.
May success attend you in your new
home.
We had call, last week, from Mr..
T. J. Gill, Justice of the Peace in
Hineston Ward. He cheered tue heart
OF ye printer by subscribing for the
'boss" country paper-the DEMOCRAT
Call again, Mr.. Gill; We are always
pleased to meet our pinewoods friends
j. W. Greiner, Capt. Str. Sc. Jacobs
Oil, visited our sanctum last week. He
is travelling in the interest Of A. Voge-
Ter & Co.'S German Remedies. AS he
is alive to the interests of his employ
ers and wishes to have their Oil extern
sively circulated, he left us an "ad,n
Which will be f lid elsewhere.
Mr. Jos. Fellows, formerly of Ra-
pides, but now resident of our sister
Parish, Natch;toches, is now soiourn.
ing at the Exchange Hotel. We are
glad to note that he has fully recov-
cred from his late illness, and trust
that, in his old age, he may yet enjoy
mary years of health and prosperity
Col, N. L. McGinnis left here Monday
night, bound for Shreveport, where he
goes on business connected with his
mail route. The Col. is ever alive to
the interests of the travelling and read
ing pnblic, and on his return, in about
two weeks, you can rest assured that
the stage and mail will come in on
schedule time.
We are pleased to Chronicle the adj
vent of Bro. Goodwyn in our midst,
during last week. He called in on us,
took a friendly "chaw" with the "boss, y
but didn't spit on the stove--oh, no!)
and entertained us with some excellent
hunting and fishing stories. Success
to his sprightly paper, one of our most
valued exchanges. Pitch into all the
wrong doors, Bro, aud may the Good
acya.
We had the pleasure of several Wis
its from MIR. P. G. Haiybnrton, Priuci-
pal of the Academy shortly to be
opened in our Town. lie availed him
self OF the DEMocRAr's superior job
Printing facilities by issuing hand
some Circular, setting forth the merits
of his school. Mr.. Halyburton is a
graduate of the Washington and Lee
University. He comes well recon-
mended, one of his testimonials being
from Prot. G.. W. C. Lee. Success to
him in the cause of education,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

Succession Sale.
s Wn. Min1s OF No. $40.
Probate Docket, District Court, Parish
of Rapides, State of Lou
isiana.
PURSUANT TO A COMMISSION
/ and order of sale issued by the
Honorable the District Court in and
for the Parish and State aforesaid, in
the above entitled and numbered Sue
cession. commanding and authorizing
me as Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer
to sell for the payment of deb.s, for
cash, and in accordance with law, the
hereinafter described property, l shall
offer for sale at pnblic auction, at the
front of the Court House door, in the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of FEB
RUARY, A. D. 1881,
the following described property, to-
witt
A certain piece of land situated in
the Town of Alexandria, bounded in
front by Second street, above by prop
erty Of VIM. Mills, Jr., below by Jack
son street, and in the rear BY property
ofN. L. McGinnis, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon.
TERMs-CASH, subject to appraise-
ment. D. G. PAUL,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
Jan. 10, 1880 tbs.
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Mr.. w. c.. Annis, who has beel

Nh. w. C. Annis, who has been
editing tie Baton Rouge Advocate
for a number of years, has retired
from its control. The paper will be
continued with Mr.. X. A. Cross as
Editor and Mr.. 7. Sambola Jones as
Local Editor aud Proprietor. Our
best wishes accompany Mr.. Annis
in whatever undertaking he may en-.
gage, while We welcome his worthy
successors to the journalistic field.
May their SUCCESS he even more bril-
liant than that Of their predecessor.
May they and the DEMOCRAT ever
Advocate the true principles of De-
mocrarv ana never Cross lances on
any subject.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
WE call snecial attention 70 +

We call special attention to the
New Louisiana Remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Catarrh, ETC., elsewhere an
nounced. This is product of our
swamps, and it is admitted to be the
best thing of the kind that has ever
appeared. The late distinguished
DR.. Warren Stone said in reference
TO it: Il know nothing BETTER" The
same references are numbered by
the hundred, and among them are
some of the most prominent citizens
of Louisiana. The Life Tonic never
fails to cure Chills and Fever, and
should be kept On every plantation.
1t will save suffering, time and mon
ey. The epidemic of 1873 in New
Orleans proved it to be perfect pre-.
ventive of Yellow Fever and all other
fevers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
-T'ur foiinvinu Morrisoa Ti,e,

THE following Marriage Licen
seses have been issued by the Clerk
OF the District Court, OF Rapides pa
rish, for the fifteen days in Janu
airy, ending Saturday last:
Ogden Bailey to Sallie Johnson.
Ed l. Morgan to Sallie E Watley.
J F Brasharr to L Z Moore.
Edmund Lecerde to Harriet Hill.
Ham Miller to Laura Thomas.
Jno McWilliams To Louisiana Smith
J.hn FL Williams to Julia A Dickson
Henry Odum to- Mrs Martha Gail
Henry Baylor to Belle Owens.
C w Slocum TO N F Dyer.
L L Porter to Frances Slaughter
Jno Wiley to Angelina Wiley.
Richard Brown to Harriet Hes.
Martin Taylor to Caroline McGhee
Thos Mcdonald to Prysilla Foxall
John Andrews To Lnnlie Texada.
Pearce Wondall to- Lindard Howard
VIM Haygord TO Alice p Woodruff
Jas johnson to, Charity Golfer.
VIM Hawkins to Lizzie Cox.
Nathan Vinceltt to Bette Short.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

We receiend the illustrated cat
alogue of Nanz and Neuner, Louis
vile, Ky,, containing the price list
of their seeds, flowers, bulbs and
plants. Our friends who desire to
ornament their front yards, gardens,
and walks, would do well to order
from these gentlemen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

We must congratulate Maj. H.
J. Hearsey upon the enlarged and
improved appearance of his New Or
leans evening daily paper, the States.
1t now consists Of a four pege, eight
column edition, filed with all the
news of the day. It's editorials have
the true ring, looking ever to the in.
terests of our beloved State, and to
all classes of her noble people. His
paper should adoru the centre table
Of every household in the State.
May it continue to improve, and ever
be source of pleasure and profit to
it's gallant Editor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

SAMUEL H. IRWIN, of Ute Creek,
Colfax Co., New Mexico, says:--Tbe
"Only Lung Pad" has done more for
my wife than all the gallons Of Cod
Liver Oil, French or American, she
has taken, or all the Doctors Medi-
cines she has used.--See ADV.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
ARRIVALS at the EXCHANGE r

ARRIVALS at the Exchange Ho-
tel. W. A. Thorp, Boston, Mass; j.
D. Drcyfus, VIM. H. Hill, New York !;
2. L. Brothers, New Orleans; Nath.
an Mayer, St. Louis; Dr.. Jno. Cal
derwood, Monroe; Adolphe Baer, T.
NJ. Biossat, Chas. Goldenberg, Julius
NJ. Nasits, Ed. j. Sullivan, City; G..
Skamler, Jr. New Orleans; A. Rice,
South Carolina; Fl. B. McCauley, N.
Y; Wharton, - Camerau, New
Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

Col. Drayton B. Hayes, of the
Claiborne Guardian, is now the father
of O bouncing boy, born few days
back. The Colonel says that, as yet,
he has had no occasion to use Mrs.
Winsluw's Soothing Syrup. We sug-
gest that daddy Hyams, of the Suga,
Planter, he chosen as his god father,
name him after Harry Gould, of the
LiUia9stoaiaa, and one of these days
he may be President of this great,
grand and glorious Union.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

--MR. j. H. Cosgrove, of the Nat
chitoches Vindicalor, has associated
with himself Mr.. w. II. Tannard,
who will take charge Of and manage
the local department. He is well
suited for the position.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

A BUILDERS TEsTIMoNY.-Ch S.
Strickland, Esq, of 9 Boylston Place,
Boston, Mass, after relating his sur
prising recovery from Rheumatism
by St. Jacobs Oil, says: l cannot find
words to convey my praise and grat.
itude to the discoverer of this lini-
ment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

--DoN'T forget TO get your boz
bread and sweet rolls, every morn
ing, at V. Glrard's Bakery. You all
know where he keeps, and he sells
cheap,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

The population of Louisiana,
according to the schedule returned
TO the census Office by the enumera-
tors, is as follows: Males, 46S,9ll;
females, All, 1852; native born, $780,
1l9, foreign, "a, l44; white, 400, 063;
colored, 4S5, 200.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

Mn. e. 4. Buddenbrock, so we'll
known and remembered by the fair
sex of Rapides, is now Publisher of
the Many (Sab nc) Southron, one of
our best and spiciest country cous .
ms. We congratulate Mr.. Presley
on the valuable compositor whose
services he has secured, and trust
that "Brock" may experience more
than the average "printer's luck"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

Ma. Henri B. BURN, Of the City
Of New York, has patented an i'm
proved velocipede, which is so con
structed that it may be used upon
land and water with equal facility.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

The Census Of Rapides is % fol
lows: Male, 1884; Female, ll,6l3;
Native, 1927; Foreign, $50; White,
9,526; Colored, 14,07l; Total, 3d.
597; S Chinese and 104 Indians.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

Ticker No. "a, 3S5 drew the Cap
itaI Pie in The drawing Of the Lou
isiana Lottery. on the llth inst.
Half sold in Philadelphia and half in
Ottawa, Ill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
THERE are thirty thousand more
blacks than whites in Louisiana.

SINCE 1909 no governor OF Hi
nois or appointed governor has been
q native.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19

TIMES are awful hard in this
country. Only $1,705, 900 were
spent for cigars in the United States
last year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-01-19
NEW TODAY.
Notice.

Notice.
THE VERY DESIRABLE PROP.
j erty known as the "Fair Grounds"
will DO rented to the best and highest
bidder, on SAT- URDAY, the 22nd day
of January, 1881, in front of the Town
Hall, at o'clock, P. NJ. The privilege
of rejecting any and all bids is re-
served. The lessee will not DO allowed
to cultivate or otherwise jnjure the
race course.
JOHN w. PRESCOTT,
President
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7
PROCEEDINGS OF TOWN COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, z
10y 1901

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. II, 1881. )
Pursuant to adjournment the Town
Council of the Town of Alexandria,
La, met In the Mayors Office, this day
at o'clock, P. NJ. The following
members were present:
Louis Gossens,
Jonas Rosenthal,
Dennis Kelly,
w. w. Wilmington, Jr.
Mayor Sam. Fellows being absent,
Councilman W. w. Wilmington, Jr.,
was chosen to preside.
The minutes of the regular meeting
of January 4th, 1881, were read and
approved.
The Treasures report was also read
and approved, showing balance on
hand Of S4O8 Os:.
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ALEXANDRIA, La,

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. II, 1871
The Mayor and Councilmen of the
Town of Alexandria, La, elected on
Monday, the 81 day of January, A.
D. 1881, met in the Town Hall, this
day, at O'clock F. NJ. The follow
ing gentlemen were present:
Jas. Andrews, Jr., Mayor;
Edouard We'll,
Bernhard Mayer
N. L. McGinnis,
W. o. Dammon,
w. W. Wilmington, Jr.
The Board, after organizing, at
once went into an election of officers,
as provided for in the Charter, the
Office of Constable being first in
order.
A motion was made by Council
man McGinnis to the effect that the
Mayor select Constable, subject to
ratification by the Council. The mo
ton, however, was lost by vote of
3 nays to 2 yeas.
Communications were read from
Messrs. Henry Gosscns, P. D. Nix
and L. ?. Baltic, offering themselves
as candidates for the position of
Constable.
Mr.. NJ. W. Calvit was nominated
by Councilman Wilmington, Jr.,
who also placed before the Board tie
name Of Mr.. N ,rris Aaron; and
Councilman Dammon placed in nom
ination Mr.. John Clements.
The Board then proceeded to bal
lot, with the following result:
FIRST BALLOT:
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$l016 so
B. G.. DUKE.
Treasurer.
The following bills were read, ex-
amined and approved, and warrants
issued in payment:
Edouard We'll, money borrow
ed to make payment on Ba-
you Rapides Bridge ........S325 90
Julius Levin, lumber bill Jan
nary and December ........ IS 20
NJ. w. Calvit, salary as Con
stable to January 18th, in
elusive Is 60
Sam Fellows, salary to Janu-
uary 17th.- Observation-Disclosures. IL 90
Henry GosseEs, salary to Jam
nary 18th, inclusive ........ % Is
Democrat, printing. ........ 8 90
VIM. st. John, work on streets II so
james Andrews, Jr., Attorney
fees..-....... 10 90
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S32 DO

The Board then adjourned, and the
administration of the City government
turned over to the new Board of Al
dermen.
w. W. WHITT1NGTON, JR.
A. B. RACIAL, Acting Mayor.
Secretary.