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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18


GRUMBLERs AND THE PREss-Eve-
ry journalist must have felt what the
New York Herald expressed in the
following The truth is that there is
scarcely a newspaper published from
one end of the year to the other, that
will not, if critically considered, give
oftense to somebody in the commu.
nifty. The politician objects to tue
way his speech is reported. The
buyers of one set Of shares is offend.
ed BECAUSE the money column re.
ports another set as going up or 60.
| ing down. Gentlemen who find them.
selves in the hands of the police are
grieved at the license of the press
which reports their arraignment and
trial among tue police proceedings
The sympathizer with France is Of
Tended az letters from Berlin, ant
the believer ia German unit,
mourns over dispatches from Paris
The newspaper thus offends SOM
one; just as the weatber-rainy TO
day and sunshiny to. morrow-is SUR
to annoy somebody. The commo,
sense view is that the newspaper i
the history of yesterday written To
day; that it is the mirror of TIL
time, and that those who conduct
core nothing for individuals, excep
TO do them justice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
TEN GIGANTIC LOCOMOTIVES.
TALL NAN WITH A SILK
HAT on.

The iron giants for the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company will be
built this summer at Altoona. They
vill be much larger and more power
full than ordinary passenger engines
and are to be built for the particular
purpose of making up time on por-
tiuns Of the road where there are
long stops. On the fast run between
New York and Philadelphia, for in
stance, the time allowed is 90 short
that when there are UNUSUAL stops
letting of and getting on passengers
the ordinary engines cannot make it
tip. He2ce monster locomotive,
known on the road as "No. TO-" has
been built az an experiment and
tried on different trains TO see what
can be done. The result has been
satisfactory, but there are MANY i'm.
provcments that suggest themselves
which will be carried out in the cor
struction of the other heavy engines
that are to follow. In the slang Of
the railroad yard, No. 10 is known as
'long-legyed loco" This comes
from the big driving wheels she
rides upon, which stand six feet and
six inches above the rails, or higher
than tall man With silk hat on. -
She has two pairs of drivers forged
for her by Herr Krupp, the famous
cannon maker. In this is supposed
to have been solved the highest aim
that can be sought in d locomotive
to pull the heaviest trains over all
grades against stiff winds and with
the least possible liability towards
hot boxes or low steam on the qHick
est schedule time. Her engineer
says: "She goes like bird and rides
like rocking chair" Ever since il
has been running this engine has
been making mile in fifty.sever
seconds on up grade with Ions
!. train in tow without getting heated
She makes more than a mile a min
ute and "keeps COOL" Of cours
there is a great consumption of fuel
In 1870 miles 10000 pounds of Goa
are used up. The water tank con
tains 5000 gallons, 400 more than i
usually carried. Everything else j
a on proportionately large SCALE
. Only the delay in getting boiler
: sufficiently large has prevented til
k completion Of Two others Of hearl
8 the same pattern. - [Philadelphi
d Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
Peetru.
Is q
KICK HIM DOWN.

If, in the treachcrous path of life
Thy brothers. foot should slip,
And words of folly or of strife
Fall from thoiightless lip;
Or if, perchance, as many say,
sDame Fortune shifts her gown"
And blights his prospects in day,
The cry is, "Kick him downo
" hate'er his state in life has been,
If honest, worthy, wise
Or if he wealthy hours has seen,
OF course you'll shut your eyes;
If poverty, with CALLING chain,
Makes him the talk Of the town.
If struggling, he attempts to rise,
The cry is, "kick him down"
If solitude and penitehce
For error be his lot
If conscience brings remembrance
OF follies oft forgot;
If hope again, with buoyant wing,
With success his efforts crown,
A thousand accusations bring,
And cry out, "Kick him down"
If on his well-meant efforts rest
The helpless child for life;
If near his doubling, beating breast
There hangs an anxious wife
If to dispel his many cares
Life's hopes and joys are flown,
Take Il dark view of his affairs,
And cry out, "Kick him down."
If good intent our brother guide,
though failing in a part.
Discourage not-the world is wide
There's good in every heart!
Let sympathy your soul inspire
Whate'er misfortune's frown-
Oh f! try to look Il little higher,
And never "Kick him down"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

-TnE Natchez, Vidilia and Texas
railroad having completed their re-
gotiations for the purchase Of the
Vidalia and Western road, are max
ing preparations for active work up
on the preliminary survey and will
10 few days have surveying par.
ty in the Geld. This enterprise will
be warmly encouraged by the people
of Alexandra, and the engineer
corps which begins its work here
will we understand push forward the
survey TO the Sabine river. II the
road Is completed to that point, Of
which there is good prospect, it
will be met by Col. Bremond's road
FROM Houston, Texas, which he is
also extending in the direction Of
Laredo. This road 10 connection
With the n, j. G. r. r., and it's
extensions would make one Of the
most Important narrow guage lines
in the country Natchez Miss. }
Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PROGRAMMES:

Messenger Bird Waltzes, Piano Duett, by
&. Schubert; Misses Carrie Kuhnagel
and Fannie Levin.
Music and Her Sister Song, Vocal Duett,
by Glover, Misses Kate Williams and
Adclia Hsnarie.
I Fear No Foe, Bass Solo, by Pinsuti, Mr..
Isaac Sackman.
A Leaf from the Spray, Spring Waltz Song
Miss Mercer +. Garfield.
Blue Violets, Tenor Song; by G. Minor,
Mr.. Chas. Moore, Jr.
Luna, Waltz Song, by Gabriel, Miss Kate
Williams.
The Return, Song by Millard; Miss. Au-
gusta Lehman.
Grande Caprice Hongroise; Piano Soloj by
Kctterer, Miss Carrie Kuhnagcl.
II Baccio, Kiss Waltz, by Araite, sung in
English; Miss Abel ia Hena:ic.
Hunters March, Trio, for Violin, Plane,
and Coruetj Miss Carrie Kuhnagel. Mr.
Schmalinski, and Prof. Ed. Petzsch.
Comic Songs, Mr.. Charlie Goldenberg
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18


A ROMANTIC L1FE.-Beaconsfeld's
life possesses all the charm OF ro-
nance, because from first to Inst; il
has been o battle. History affords
no parallel to the ambition of this
man. A Jew to rule England! Alb
tsurd- impossible! It was as II scMs
Indian some obscure descendent 81
Monteznma should aim his hopes
at the presidency Of this republic:
The idea of dew in the house 81
commons seemed revolutionary
enough, but Hebrew among tho
lords and ah Israelite at the head Of
the government-simply monsttous.
But Beaconsfield not only raised Him
self by bis ,genius-he elevated the
whole Jewish race. Once ii Was not
respectable to be jew; and pro.
ceeding on this principle, a noble
man in the House of Commons had
the bad taste to aIludc sneering1y to
Disraeli's origin.
The sadnt was neain-thte reply
was royal. Springing to his feet,
his dark eyes flashing like swords,
he exclaimed! eyes, ami d jew.
When the ancestors of the honorable
gentleman who has flung this fact i'll
my face as a .aunt and impu.s.loa-
when the ancestors of that honotable
gentleman, repeat, were brutal saw
Eages in an unknown island, mine
were priests In the temple. l feel
every fibre Of my being thrill with
the traditions of my psoplc."- -[sun-
day Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
An ELOQUENT FEDERATION.

In concluding remarkable speech
bearing on the conduct of Malone,
the recreant Virgins senator, Vest;
Of Missouri, said:
"The chief recommendation the
Senator from Virginia gives to your
candidate for Sergeant-at-arms, is
that he was g fnll fledged traitor be;
fore he was eighteen years old, and
commanded a company in the Con:
federate army. That is his chief
recommendation; yet, today, all is
forgotten; you take him into full
fellowship and communion without
any examination by church or SEES
sion. He is ready for the New Jeru;
salem, the temple not made with
hands, "eterual in the heavens"
Mr.. President, where is the con.
sistency of this great party that con-
trolls the government Gentlemen,
you have to-day by an accident con-
troll of the organization of this Self
ate; you have planted the flag Of
Democratic Virginia IN the. midst of
its hereditary foes. Sir, there is
legion among the Northmen of the
olden time of Danisl, King, whosb
banner had waved in triumph over a
hundred stricEen fields, till at last
The fell in defense Of it with his ferco
warriors around him. His leredi-,
tafy toemen seized that battle flag
and bore It Of in triumph, and at
night, with wine and Wassail; cele-
brated their unexpected victory;
TIE wine flowed red and the song
rose high around the flag that hung
mournfully and sullenly in their
midst. Suddenly hush came over
that band of jewellers. In theit
midst stood tic form of the dead
king, and bis spirit had seized that
banner and tore it away from it's be-
reditary foes forever. Sir, n tie
gallant livfrg of Virginia (and sLa
has thousands as brave as any that
ever rode through shot and shell and
saber stroke) do not in tue fall re-:
deem this flag, dear TO. me as ny
own honor, because in Virginia rest
the ashes Of my fathers-if, her gall
liant living redeem not this Gag from
where it stands to-day, polluted by
the grasp of those who have always
traduced and slandered it, I would
expect, under God, that the awful
majesty of Jefferson himself, father
of the Democratic party, would dar-,
ken this Hall and with spirit hand
wrest THAT banner from those who
have always hated it, and give It to.
loving hands. EApplausei,n the GAL
'eries.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
DEMOCRAT.
TERMS:

THE DEMOCRAT is published Weekly
a. Two DOLLARS aud FIFTY CENTS per
annum ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS
for six months - PAYABLE IN AID.
VANCE
at tho rate
ofONE DOLLAR per square fof the first
Insertion and FIFTY CEHTs for each
s,b,sqnent one. Ten lines Of less
(brevier type) constitute q square.
OBITUARY NOTICES, Marriages, Public
Meetings, Cards of Thanks, ETC., to be
paid az advertisements.
PERSONAL CARDS-whena admissible
charged double the usual advertising
rates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

RAMER, john, Carpenter and I'm.
IN dertaker, corner of Fourth and
Scott Streets. Keeps on hand Metal
lie and Rosewood Burial Cases and
Plain Cofflna, also Fine Hearse. Or
ders from the country respectfully So
licited and promptly attended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

4 MEXICAN Sowing Machine Co..
n Self-ThreaaIng. self.setting Nee
die. Automatic Tensions. w. X. Wea-
YER. Manager, Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

hAvIS, JAS. s., Wheelwright and
~ Blacksmitll; Horse shoeing spe-
cialty. Shop on Beauregard Street, in
rear of Exc lsiOr Stable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

A LBERT &sON, A Photographers,
N Washington street. Old Pictures
enlarged. Frames, albums, brackets,
chromos, etc., for sale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

--IgE Wosln' S Fair 10 New York
in 1889 promises TO be failure
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
.MILL/NERI.

STANLEY, MRS. A. C., Fashionable
- Millinery and Dress making. Cut
ting and fitting done to order. Also
Dry Goods and Notions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

uARRIs, JOHNNIE, Wheelwright
IL ana Blacksmith. Shop corner Of
Fourth and Murray streets. Work
executed with dispatch, on reasonable
terms, for cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

TAS. ANDREWS, Attorney-at-Law
81 and Notary Public. Office on De-
Soto street, between First and Second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

DLACKMAN, w. F., Attorney and
D Counsellor DIT Law. Office on De
Soto Street, between First and Second.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

NOLDENBERG, c., Second a., un-
" der Town Hall. Confectionery.
Ice Cream, Soda Water. Cakes, Can
dies and Fruits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
.HZSCELZaNEOU,S.

MAYER, MOSES Agent, will pay the
WI highest prices in the market Tor
Wool, Hides, Deer skins, Beeswax
and Furs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

DR YES .aND yLEDZCZV.ES.
CT. JOHN, HENRY, Chymist and
- Druggist. All medicines gnaran-
teed fresh and pure. Fancy aud toilet
articles. Landreth's Garden seed kept
in stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

VULIUS LEVIN, dealer In Lumber
~ and Building material. Choice
Family Groceries. Second street, op
posite Town Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
GR0cERIES, LIQUORS, ERE.

aus. GEHR, Dealer in choice Fam
" lily Groceries, Wines, Cigars, Smo-
king and Chewing Tobacco, Second
Street. Palace Bar and Billiard Sa-
loon in the rear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

ladies.
w The Tableaux will DC Illuminated by
Magnesium and Red Lights.
JANUARY,
Bass Solo. Mr.. Isaac Sackman
FEBRUARY.
Alto Solo. ... Miss Theresa Albert
MARCH,
Tenor Solo. MI. Chas. Moore, Jr
APRIL,
Alto Solo. Miss Clara NJ Rogers
MAY.
Soprano Solo. 80. Miss Mercer f. Garfield
JUNE,
Soprano Solo. ..... Miss Augusta Lehman
JULY,
Soprano Solo. Miss Kate Williams
AUGUST,
Alto Solo. Miss Adelia Henarie
SEPTEMBER,
Soprano Solo. ......--. Miss Rosa Spriegel
OCTOBER,
AlCO 900. MISS Louie Clill Nc
NOVEMBER.
Bass Solo,. John NJ. Barrett
DECEMBER,
Bass Solo Prof, Ed, Petzsch
Doors open at o'clock-Concert begins
at o'clock.
Admission. ..--...... FIFTY Cents
| Children, TWENTY Cents
The Diagtatn for Reserved Seats [2s
Cents extra will be opened on and af
| -
| Johns Drug Store.
EMO Posponcment on account Of tn
reather.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

yTALLERY, E., Front Street, oppo
' site Ferry Landing, Dealer in
Choice Wines, Liquors and Imported
Cigars. Sign of Help Me Though
the World"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

tn NJ. BIOSSAT, Matchmaker and
L , Jeweler, and dealer in Watches,
Clocks, etc. Second Street, opposite
Town Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

ID A. g. ROBT ?. HUNTER, At
~ torneys and Comnsellors at Law.
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
WITCHES, III WH,ER r. ire.

W.d 2cHES, III WBER 7, kIc.
TERG USON 81 SCHNACK, Practi
It. cal Watchmakers and Jewellers
and dealers in Fine Watches, solid
Gold Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles
and Fancy Goods. Notions, Guns, Pts
tolls, etc. Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

NHRISTOPH BERGMAN, Tuner,
~ aud dealerin Stoves, Coppersmltli
and sheet-iron worker, Front street.
Orders solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

MARSH BROTHERS, Nv. p. Marsh
WI Geo. X. Marsh,) Local Engineers
AMI Machinists. Shop, corner Fourth
and Elliott streets. Orders through
the Post Office promptly attended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
(Intcrmission)
The CAN'T Alta

The Cantata is a representation of the
months and SCISSORS. Each mouth is per-
sonified by Soloist, and the seasons are
illustrated in Duos. Trios. Quartettes and
Choruses. In the Spring tahleau of the
crowninS of the May Queen will he pre-
scented; and in Autumn, Il Thanksgiving
fableau, composed of twcnty.eight yoilhg
ladies.
v" The Tableanx will DC illuminated by
MAGNESIUM and Red Limits
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18

TOHN WERNER, next to Postoffice.
y Tailor. Suits niade to order;
perfect ft aaatanted. The very latest
styles. Terms, Cheap for Cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-05-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALEXANDRIA,.

PROFESSIONAL.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-14
CHICKENS COME TO ROOsT.

The Colfax Democrat reports Mr.
Phillip Ritz as saying "that so far the
attempt to raise grain in the vicinity
Of Ritzville has not been successful.
H. is satisfied that in order to raise
wheat the sod must I've thoroughly ex-
posed TO the action Of the atmosphere
and elements for at least one year and
possll ly two; when frs plowel it has
no power Of sustaining and promo,in.
vegetation than $, much beach sand
Hence it can never be- settled hy those
parsons seeking to make homes. Mr.
RITZ will put about 200 acres in grain
the coming Fall, and if not successful
in this attempt will abandon that re-
.on. as nearly all the settlers have
been compelled to do"
Perhaps if Mr.. Ritz had not 81
,trenuously opposed the Clearwatel
route for the Northern Pacific his line.
might have fallen in more productive
places.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-14
ANOTHER PURCHASE. nv THE u
Il. s n CbMlAAI.

a dispatch from Victoria says:
The colontSt reports that the syn
dicatc that recently purchased the
Starr line of steamboats,. the Seattle
c'al mi" es and which has also control
Of the Northern Pacific railroad, has,
it j. rumord on good authority, neyo
tlatlons pointing to the acquisitions
Of the coal belt on the east coast of
this island The title to these hands
is still vested in the province and the
only 20 d coal on the Pacific coast is
comprised in the belt. This land has
"ern held III reserve since 1874 for
railway purposes and should the syn.
dictate agree to construct the Island
railway in return for the land, it is
more than likely that the provincial
government will he prepared to pass
the belt over to Americans. The eff
feet Of such an arrangement would I've
to place coal lands in the province in
the hands of foreigners, at whose mer.
cy The Canadian Pacific and the i'm
p" ial navy would then he for thc;,
coal supply. The proposition is no,
looked upon with favor here. --SDokan
Chronicle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-14
MOVEMEN ABROAD CHIEF.

CHICAGO, July 4.-Henry Willard
,rrivrd to-day ell route for the line
of the Northern Pacific. In CONVEX
'ati"n with representative of the
Times, Willard stated that he aud hi
party will visit the completed and pro
ected lines of the Northern Paciti,.
LAST Of the Rocky mountains. The
Oregon Transcontin-htal COMPANY,
which he exclaimed now controls the
Northern Pacific, Oregon Railway and
Navigation line and branches, will
probably build light hundred miles of
tributary railway east of Rocky noun
tains. Two branches will a, least h.-
build in part or entirely this year
One extends from Wadina on Min.
neso,a. The Northern Pacific system.
when completed, in accordance with
tn" present plans, will eulnacr ahou,
5000 miles e the main and tributary
railway.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-14

tention to. wheat raising, aud inen
who can manufacture it into hour,
and the experiments hitherto made
have fully demonstrated that the
Snake and Clearwater sections of the
country can produce moro and better
wheat to the acre than any of the sec
tons that have so long h-er extalled
hy the press and otherwise, and our
mill men purpose not to lie exceiled in
the quality of the -four they manufac
turp. In this section we include Co
lumi,ia and the ca tern por ion Of
Whitman counties Of Washin, ton
Territ ry, and Neg Perez and the
western portion Of Idaho and south
western port on of Shoshonc counties
Of Idaho. Nature never provided oil
equal area of wheat llnl in one ody
that Was h, ter; than embraced iu these
court es above named. We are the
last provided for in railroad facilities,
but hy IL, means the l-as:. in import
ance even to ralroa ! mayna es, We
are confident that GU. hretheren Of the
press who ever personally visit this
section will find that they cannot over
draw the picture Of this as a grain
country, by advertising is advantages
even if they do so in in glowing terms
Of commentator to the public. God
and Nature has nude this section
what it is, and the illiberality and
jealousy of man will not unnake it,
hut it will in due time command he
attention. and respec; Of all grain grow
in, men. L.. our farmers have | opr
aud work diligently for our further
Development. Our glad day is no,
far distant in the future.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-14
DE SURE IOnN SIN WILL FIND
YOU UU r.'

1t is claimed that there are pests in
every community. a"d judging from
the well Authentic ,'ed reports. Lewis
ton is not an exception. We are made
quite sure TINT one or more persons
have been in the habit of send n.
through our rost Office anonymous
letters to sundry parties containing
very i'll ~ and corrupt hints, innen-
does and charges, intended to affect
the moral standin: Of respectable men
and women, as wei! n, in one case. the
financial and business reputation Of
N IN, and that masc mic emhlems haze
been used in one instance as signiii
cant Of their authority, as though they
would ''steal the livery of Heaven to
serve the devil in" Again under tie
sanctity of pr fession of religion
and while within the pale of church
persons have attempted to shield and
cover the vile slandertr from exposure
and the summary punishment due for
The crimes against society that have
hecn committed, and famed the flame
against the innocent victim OF the foul
lecheroi$ breath that uttere the IAN.
creme r,ttenup'. Detectives are on :hc
the track Of the lihellous writer's, and
if found out they will he publicly OK.
posed, and just INDICATION Of close.
" discerning public awaits the Sian.
der"r u ID those who seek to cover
such hasenrss. DE sure your sin will
tird 20" out" and the guilty VIII not
escape.