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The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09
The anti-extra session journal

are making themselves heard about
this time, and have stripped the call
for new constitution down to its
belt-the Louisiana Lottery clause.
If these people will take our advice
they will keep the Lottery question
in politics. It's a sort of baby rattle
for their infant politicians, many OF
whom, brainIcss as calves, would
never have been heard of, save when
interdicted by judicial authority for
idiocy, if they had not elected them
selves on the lottery cry. Take that
away and the State would be put to
the expense of building additional
asylums for its political lunatics.
- Natchitoches Vindicator.
Yes! take that away and many of
those ainfant politicians" and "brain-
less calves" who were but lately
paupers, but are now reyeling In
wealth, would be inmates OF the poor
house, if they had but their honesty
intelligence and industry to keep
them out Of it.-[N. 0. States.
~~~~~-o~-~O--~~-
--LAwLEssNEss in Rapides seems
20 be waxing bolder in the past few
months. 1t has been thought that
more vigorous prosecution and more
certain punishment Of evil-doers
would have healthy effect. Our
committing authorities are power
less TO punish crime. They have
been prompt and rigid in apply ing
the law to tie limited extent oftheir
Jurisdiction, against all who are
brought before them for criminal Of
fences. The formality of furnishing
an appearance bond is comparatively
q simple and easy thing, but of it.
self. can not have the effect OF de-
terring law breakers. When bond
is furnished, the accused departs
from the precinct of justice with a
vague impression that the full ex-
tent of the law has been applied to
him, and in some instances, the ca
ses being trivial, no further expense
TO the Parish is expected. But the
public peace is imperilled when too
much lenity Is extended TO those
who violate the laws, and we warn
our authorities that crime is on the
increase, and that evil doers do not
respect and fear the law as they
should be made to respect and feaT
it, and that when our population
wakes larger, as it necessarily mus,
in few short months, the law ofa
GERS of the Town and Parish will be
apt to have a crowded docket on
their hands. A brutal crime was
committed near Cotile no longer age
than last week, by colored ex-con
yict named Daniel johnson, in thu
cowardly murder of an unofendins
negro named Thomas Williams
johnson it seems was playing bos
on the premises of his employer ant
had ordered the deceased to leav
the place. A negro ball being il
progress at the time, and his orde
not being obeyed, he deliberatel
drew his pistol and shot bis victir
down and walking up to where tn
deceased lay fred other bullets int
his body. Our informant relates th
circumstance as one of unparalle..e
lawlessness. There are several wal
rants in the hands of different of
cers.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09
Prof. EDWARD PETZSCH.

a speciality. Will also teach thorough
base, composition, and the theory Of
Music generally.
Music arranged and composed to or
der for String and Brass Bands, and
Pianos.
Nov. A-6m. e
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09
IoFF1CLAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF TOWN COUNCIL
ALEXANDRIA, LA.,l
Feb. l, 1881. +

&, ALEXANDRIA, LA.,t
.-. sH. Feb. l, 1881.
Pursuant to adjournment the Board
of Aldermen of the the Town OF Al
exandria, La, met in the Mayors
Office, this day, at 4 o'clock F. M.
Members present:
Jas. Andrews, Jr., Mayor;
Edouard We'll,
N. L. McGinnis,
w. o. Dammon,
W. W. Wilmington, Jr.
,Absent-Bernhard Mayer.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of January II, 1881, were read
and approved; also the minutes OF
the last meeting Of the old Board OF
Aldermen, held January II, 1881
The Treasurer's report. showing 8
balance on hand Of $71.S3, was also
read and approved:-
B. G. DUKE,
rREAsugER, IN ACCT WITH CORPORATION
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09

$63 40
The bill of G. W. Glynn, $32.50,
for repairs on Stonewall Hook and
Ladder Co.'S truck, was referred to
the Company for approval.
The bills of Ralph Walter, for re-
pairs on truck, $3.75, and Lewis
Washington, work on streets, $3.50,
were laid over until next meeting.
On motion of w. O. Dammon,
Whereas, 1t having been made
known to this Board that there are
several lots of ground within the
Corporate limits, the property of the
Town, some of the lots being now
fenced in by private individuals;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Mayor be au-
thorized to appoint committee of
two to inquire into and ascertain
the extent of the ground within the
limits of the Corporation and sub
urbs, belonging to the Town of Al"
exandria, L., and report at the next
meeting of this Board.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. W.
0. Dammon and N. L. McGinnis.
On motion Of W. W. Whiting
ton, Jr.,
Resolved, That a committee Of
three, the Mayor to be one Of the
com mittee, be appointed to draft a
License Ordinance for the Town of
Alexandria, La, for the year 1881,
their report to be ready by Tuesday,
February s, 1881.
Messrs. W. w. Wilmington, Jr.
and N. L. McGinnts were appointed
on the committee.
On motion of N. L. McGinnis,
Resolved, That the salary of the
Constable be fixed at $40 per month,
and that he be declared the Collector
and Wharfnger of the Town, and
that he be allowed s per cent. COM
missions on all Licenses, Taxes and
Wharfages collected; that he be re-
quired to give good and solvent
bond in the sum Of One Thousand
Dollars ($1000) for the faithful per.
formance of his duties; and that the
Mayor be and he is hereby empow'
cred to accept the bond of the
Collector.
On motion of W. o. Dammon,
Resolved, That it shall be the du
lty Of the Constable to look into th'
condition of the bridges in th'
Town, and also superintend any Ia
borers who may be employed on th'
streets. Be it further
Resolved, That the Councilmel
are hereby authorized to act a
} Street Commissioners in their re
spective wards, with authority t,
have any work done on the streets
that they may, in their opinion
deem actually necessary.
i On motion of Mr.. E. We'll,
Resolved, That a tax Of one hal
of one per cent, for the year 1881
is hereby levied on all the Real Els
tate within the limits of the Corpo
, ration Of Alexandria, La.
There being no other business, Of
motion the Board adjourned to NEE
in special session on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 8, 1881.
JAS. ANDREWS, JR.,
II A. B. RACIAL, Mayor
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09

EDITOR DEMOCRAT ~. ..
The necessity of a Steam Engine
for the use of the Fire Company is
now being agitated both by the Town
Council and the Pacific Fire Com
pany. can see no reason why the
Town Council should hesitate in
passing an Ordinance submitting the
subject to a vote of the people. Let
them levy the tax 80 as to pay for
the Engine say in four years, aud l
think it can be purchased at once,
and the Town have the benefit
Alexandria has bright future be-
fore her if the railroads now contem-
plated are completed, and 1 have but
little doubt they will be. So let us
wake up and do something for our
ves;-let US buy an Engine run
by steam, and let the money be col
lected from every property holder
who expects, in the event Of fire.
to receive the benefits from the ex'
ertions of the Fire Company
Should the tax be levied and the
Steam Engine be purchased, you
would see the Pacifics grow unit
their numbers would treble theil
present, and every member woule
take pride in doing his duty;-as i
, is, he feels that he can do no goot
} with the present Engine, and i.
{ ashamed of it. Is it possible yo1
} will let a gallant set of men feel 81
for the want Of funds to buy tn
Steam Enginep Vox PoPULI.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

lcoNr1NuED FROM OUR FIRST PAGE.
G Herbert, commissioner of
election. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 50
Wash Lawrence, Const'e fees. 10 60
Sol Washington, :. 10 20
The Louisiana Democrat., 1881-02-09
THE FiDALiA RAILROAD.

Oar neigh hors over at VidaIia and
Natchez have worked up quite an
enthusiastic effort to connect that
place with this by railroad, and
they seem to entertain no doubt OF
the success of The enterprise. Some
Of the first and most energetic gen.
,lemen Of that section are ut the
head Of the movement. So far it
seems they have not been able to get
up anything like the interest at this
end that they would like, notwlth-
standing that they have been dill
gently corresponding with some of
our most public spirited citizens on
the subject.
1t seems to US that the advantage
to Alexandria of the proposed rail
road must be apparent to any one.-
A line of railroad having its termi
nus at any place is of more advan-
tage pecuniarily to that place than
one which merely passes through or
by it. 1t is the handling of freight
and passengers which pays any
place. The connection of that line
with the New Orleans and Pacific
line would ensure the reshipment of
large quantity of freight and the
transfer of an extensive passenger
traffic which could not fail of being
profitable. The building of this line
would, moreover, place US in direct
and easy communication with the
North and East by rail, and the COM
petition between the rival cities and
rival lines would ensure to Us a
cheap market and cheap freights.
1t would, besides all this, open up a
large section of our Parish to emf
grafton and settlement which is now
bowling wilderness. Pa: sing
through our extensive pine forests
we could develop lumber II sde
with Texas and the West whi h
would bring untold wealth; and whel
the timber is cut from the hills, they
could, and doubtless would be, util-
ized.i for the culture Of grapes, for
which they seem to be peculiarly fit-
ted by nature, and We could add to
our already diversified products that
of wine. ."
As Col. Sellers would say "there's
millions in it," and it only requires
a little pluck and enterprise to see it
successfully accomplished. What is
needed right now is an organized
movement. Let there be a meeting
of all those who favor the project,
and let committees be appointed to
confer with those already appointed
at Vidalia end Narchez, and then let
ther0 be concert of action, con-
centrated, determined effort, and the
Vidriia and Alexandria Railroad will
be an accomplished fact. Who will
make the move2 Our columns are
open at all times, and as far as We
can we will aid the enterprise. Shal
we have the road?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
Kr. Garfisld's First Choice.

1
| 1t il now generally conceded that Mr..
Garfield has offered the state department
to Senator Blaine, who mas accepted the
position. Considering the fac, that Mr..
Blaine was the most popular Republican
candidate Tor president in the country last
spring and that he would doubtless have
been nominated but for the strenuous and
almost unaocountabe Efforts of Messrs
COnkling, Cameron. Logan. and other
prominent Republicans TOR General Grant.
| mcnfabe desire 10 pIacate his disappointed
rivals, Senator Blaine is an able dialec-
ticIa1. la debate he has but few EQUALS.
II i 4 llY1r poiticsi manager, but so
uO>c apn!,'ns ~i;hsl that tue gre at Repub-
| iicaa maj ,fities 10 Maine crumbled away
IN has bsnds, and only by resort to revolu
ti3naIy methods and the most shameful
trickcry and treachery could the
legislature of 1880 be captured and the
Republican candidate for governor be
counted in He certainly has hardly a
quality Of mind or ingredient OF expert
| ence which would fit him for the position
| of secretary Of state, in which Mr.. Evarts
| has proved such a conspicuous nonentity,
| His appointmen t will naturally incense the
Grant wing of the party, and invite the
antagonism Of Senator Conkling aud its
other powerful leaders. And il will also
open the eyes Of the Republican reform
ers" who have all along imagined that Mr.
Garfield belonged to their company and
| would carry out their interesting pro
| gramme 1t is something 10 have these
| men disi!lusioned The country will look
with no little interest for selection numb
| two
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
A National Trick.

Wha3 do you Democrats think of the
bargain with the nationals? What do you
think of that party for breaking faith with
the Democrats2 With great persistency
the committee appointed at Turner Hall
urged the Democratic county com mittee
to withdraw abe call regular convention
| assuring the said committee that, in such
event. the Nationals would not hold their
convention. Well. the Democratic COM
mittee yielded-or at least majority did
which was sufficient for the purpose, and
then the Rock Islander announced that
| the National convention was OH. The day
set for holding the National convention
was to-day-and instead OF there
being no convention, Instead OF the
National convention being off, the Ma
tional convention aoas held ADD after 60
ing through some business, adj ufen3 uu-
til Thursday next, at p. ii to.await t-.s
action OF tia peoples conyenaon. The
convention did not adjourn SINE de- did
noe, as was told the Democruc committee
they would do, have no conveatlon,s but
after promising not to hold. it. broke
faith aud held it and adj burned to see it
the Peoples Convention" VIII noriInate q
National" aud if not then National
will be forced on the track anyway. That
| Is what it amounts TO; what was uudoubt
ediy The intention OF the Nationals
ct the time. Ii is clear
casa of bullde2fng. and il reaaias TO be
seen ~hethor tue substantial. solid Demo-
crats OF The county arc TO be dictated to
by d small minority party sho make
agreem euts and then break then.
! The ARGUS has stated that il Yves a
great mistake to withdraw the Democratic
call; that the Nationals under Danforth
were simply trying to play poitica
trick. and ii any doubt existed as to the
truth OF this position it il u1g removed.
Democrats. stand Ly your principles, and
10 not allow yourselves to be led by tbs
D-,so to- crafty 1he desiro O!
ii political tEickstcr who gores
lin the fact tnat he is
nnt q Democrat. meyer exptsts 10 be u
Democrat, and don't want to % Demo-
erat. Past experiences ought to teach
| Democr ats that the only true load to sue
cess is by sn adherence TO Democratic
principles as a party, and % abide the
issue of success or defeat : Of course
the ACTION of the Nationals in
holding their convention. sbsolves The
Democratic committee from any pledges
10 regard to the convention, and leaves it
fres to call straight Democratic conven-
ton a; any time, it it should be deemed
| best to do 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION 9
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-WoRK.
INDISCRETIONS OR EXCESSEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy.-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold By dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or SIS, 90 per
package of five walls and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me
DIoINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. II. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
Probate,

The record of the Probate Court con-
tains the following;
T-Guardianship of minor heirs OF
Mary A. CookIey. deceased, Final. report
of guardian fled and approved and guard.
ian discharged
Estate of o. FL. p. Moore. deceased.
Letters testameutary granted to Chas, Nj.
Reed Bond fled and approved. APP
praisers, Eli Martin, John Bruner and
Henry MCPHERSON
Estate of Henry MoNeal deceased
Summons waived by administrative and
following claims allowed: First class,
Frederic K Wendell. S35 10: Fifth class. L
f. Harson, Circuit Clerk, So 10: Seventh
Glass, G. c. Woodruff 1914 OS. George
McNeal $751; 80; Geo. Vincent. NJ. D.
$I93.75 and Union Printing Company, 50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08

Hardly to be credited. but it is never
theless true. that sick horse or bad
conditioned COW can be brought up in a
few days by the use of Simmons Liver
Regulator. The powders should be mixed
with the food, and they will eat it readily;
aud it is surprising to see what improve
mcut INN edistely takes place. 1t opens
the bowels, strengthening them, and does
all and even more than the best Condi-
toin Powders. A small quantity in the
food for chickens will cure cholera. and
keep the poultry healthy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
zeal Esfata.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following;
Crank Haseneidt to Il. Clay. pit ous
lot in lot 81, tplat of 1861. 80. IS, W
$3.50.
United States to Cyrus Fl. Clements. Sc
Is. I9. 2e, patent.
County Clerk to Emil Geisler. IL SO
shares in Island G., "a. II. W. taxes.
Charlotte and Helen Wright to Isabelle
Wright, lots s and 0 and W # lot 10,
block 4. lower addition to Rock Island. and
% # lots ] and 2, block 2. Bailey &
Boye's addition to Rock Island, 81.
Joseph Blockinger to Jno L Blocklin-
ger. pit block 90, lower addition to Rock
Island. $400,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
Sunday services IA the Churches.


Milan Presbyterian church; The Req
Geo. B. Black, pastor. Services st II q
m. and D. m. The annual collection fol
foreign missions will be taken 10 the morn
ling. @r. Black has selected for the sub
ject Of his eSeaiag seFmon: Flight il
Winter, or The Difficulties In tis Way Of
Beginning Christian 10 Old Age"
Jerusalem and Her King" II0:45 a.
a. and 7 D. N the ninth sermon in the
course to young men and young women
will be given IN the Broadway Prssbyteri-
an church by the Rev. J. G Holiday,
pastor. Sunday school at 9:l5 a. u.
Young peoples meeting. 10 the parIor, at
$50 p. m,
THE Holy Spirit" ll0:45 q, m. and
Sale and REDEEM ption" p. m. will
be preached upon in the Central Presby-
tsrian church by the Rev DR.. McGsw,
pastor. Sunday school at $50 m.
Young pecsls's meeting At .. N.
Sunday services 81 Trinity church, Jan.
9, 1881: Mornings service 10:45 sub
ject of sermon. Tho value of the lndi-
vidual Soul" Evening service. .. N
Subject of sermon. The Faith that Works
by Love" Sunday school at $50 q. m
Thursday. the 9Th gas the festival Of
the Epiphany, the twelfth dag alter
Christmas. In some portions of the
world, and even in this country, the day
has been observed as "a festival of obliga-
ton" by the Catholic church-thst is. to
be observed the same as Sunday but for
N any years the diocese of Iowa, OF Vim
csnnes. of ST. Louis. of New Orleans. and
one or two others, have been exempted
from tho Obligation It is frequently
called Little Christmas" and was origi-
paly observed 10 commemoration of four
events Chriets baptism, his birth. his
manifestation to the mag;, and the mani>
festation of his divinity in the miracle at
Cana. Later it has popularity commemo-
rated the visit of the three wise men to
called Twelfth Night" in England, and
Three Kings Night" in Germany. was
anciently great popular festival Its
celebration is kept in the old countries.
and spasmodicaIly 10 New Orleans and
other cities of this continent. after the
carnival of MardisGras order.
In the First NJ. Il. church tomorrow.
there will be preaching, morning and
evening. by the pastor, TeEt for morn
ing: Kiss the Son. Last lie be Angry
Sunday school at 9:15 m Young peo-
pies meeting at 6:l5 D. N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08
The Hosford Wedding Es ception

From the Clinton Herald, Jan 5.
The large and elegant residence of Mr..
A, ?. Hosford. Fifth avenue. presented
last evening most attractive appearance
the occasion being the wedding reception
rendered by the host and hostess to Mr..
and Mrs. Schiller Hosford. The surround
inGs of the mansion were lighted by
Chinese lanterns. and the interior was
was decorated 10 3 most appropriate style
The guests were received by Mr. and
Mrs. Hosford, assisted By Mrs. J. Deere
Chapman, mother of the bride, and were
then introduced to the bride aud groom
by Mr.. f. P: Stone and Dir. R. G. A.
Tourney. The bride was nost elabora to-
ly attirsd in cream oolored silk and satin
9ress. very richly trimmed, and by her
attractive face and manner rot only Won at
once the admiration Of every guest, but
made it apparent that be would be in
Clinton soeisty most worthy consort for
her popular husband. Miss Emma Chap
man. sister of the bride. and Miss Alice
Weber, of Rock Island, bridesmaids.
stood upon the right OF the newly married
couple.
Daring the whole evening the citizens
of Clinton and Lyons poured in and out.
rendering congratulations not only to the
parties themselves but tostheir immediate
friends. and were then invited to tho din
ing rooI where everything that could
tempt the palate was set foTthsin profusiol
and with consummate skill
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosford will Immediately
departfo months visit East, and on re-
turning will take possession of their new
EGd handsome residence corner of Fifth
avenue and Fourth street 1t only remains
to be said that their numerous friends are
most sincere in wishing them long lifs
and heppv one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-08

at 1.-THE churches to-mor

6VAVASV9 az sAAO Sn0ASASS SS"hSS@
row.
The ice crop in Rock Island is the
largest harvested in .tensyears.
TO morrow is train Sunday on the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific.
The saloon OF Mrs. John Zantgraph
has been sold to Joseph Stachelin.
IN. Folsom was the recipient of re-
clining chair on Friday, the gift of his
sons.
Rock Island Lodge. No. Is o. O. E.
win publicly install the officers elect on
Monday evening.
The Third Ward Hose Go. will have
q dance at Armory Hall. Thursday even
ing. Jan 9th.
&C. Fl. Speaker will sell you cord Of
dry hard wood already cut and split al
reasonable rates, try him.
The Eagle Bakery delivery wagon
was badly smashed to-day BY the horse
attached, taking fright and running away
on Second Avenue.
The Union says the the coal bins are
depleted by unlicensed borrowers during
the still hours of the.night. THE ARGUS
has heard complaints of the same sort {,
mentioned in the Union.
The pew paper mi.l at Milan, will bt
ready to make paper rbout OCT /. The
capacity will be larger than either of tn,
other mills This is profitable st present
as paper sells at 1926 per hundred il
Chicago Last year at this lim4 the price
was $I.45.
The ice dealers Of Milan have finished
hanling ice. VIM. Ruge ana Goldsmith
packing 1000 tons with fair prospect O
carrying it ovsr-as ice is selling in Ess
St, Louis at 81 so per ton, which il 81 OF
more than the freight from Milan to tha
point This precludes shipmsnt. The
st. Louis dealers have quit cutting ice a.
Peru and are buying ice in St. L ,us
The plan Of the Upipn to redistric
the city is open to serious OH elton, il
that il keeps the down town cards iatac
but is careful to stick very closely to tn,
idea 50 frequently advanced bsfore. Tn,
only feasible plan the only plan so Isl
suggested which is fair and equitable il
that reported by the maj )rity of the com
mittee at the last meeting of the council
This is the fairsst division OF population
and territory which has thus far been
suggested.
County Clerk Donaldson was 10 g
happy frame of mind yesterday. He is
always urbane of mauuer, but when bash
full applicants for matrimonial licenses call
on him be is especially courteous. Yes
terday was busy one in the matrimonial
linz as the following licenses show. Goo.
E. Gaskill and Miss Maggie Gallaher, Of
Wyanet. Bureau county. aud Edward
Purse and Miss Hattie NJ. Kelley, of Dav
enport
-fhs Rife Cadets met last evening 81
the Armory and perfected a temporary
organization. Sixteen names were enroll.
ed and it is thought the number will be
doubled by.Tuesday next, when the new
company will be present to observe move
ments By the Roduan Rifles, The drill
nights OF the Cadets will be Friday even
1ngs and for thepresens By the officers of the
Rodman Rifles. The number of cadets is
limited to 10, and from among the most
proficient members the non commissioned
officers will be choses.
When remedy has stood the test of
more than thirty years trial and o-day
is more largely used than ever, its worth
is evidently unquestioned. Such is the
RECORD of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.