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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

Says the Baton Rouge Capitolian:
A large lot ofiron pillars and material,
together with some flooring for the
new State House, were received, per
steamer Gay, on Saturday last. In a
few days the work will be progressing
ut rapid pace. As the walls of the
additional story, over the centre of the
ediice, are going up, the beauty of the
designs drawn by the architect are be.
coming discernible. There is no ones.
ton but that the Capitol will be hand
somer than before. When completed,
the people of Louisiana will have one
building of which they will have reas-
on to be proud.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
EDITOR DEMOCRAT

The discussion of the Tax for Steam
Fire Engine is In order, and il you will
permit me will give you my ideas as
to the cost. Col. Sadler, agent for a
New York company, said that he would
sell a first-class Engine delivered here
for $500, and would guarantee it to
perform to the satisfaction of the Town
or no pay. 1t would then cost, sup
pose, 5000 to build four Tanks on
Fourth street, which would supply all
parts of the Town with water. One
thousand feet of hose would reach from
the river to Fourth street, and the
Tanks could be filled by the Engine
from the river, and the hose would
reach to the last street from the Tanks.
As to the cost OF an engineer, there is
already appropriated by the Council
500 to the Paciics and SIS to the
Hook and Ladder Co. for Custodians;
add to that $l75, and the amount will
be $3.50, sufficient to hire good man.
So you see that all told-water, engine
and engineer-will cost less than $4,000.
There is no good reason why the Tax
should not be voted for. The Town is
out of debt, and it is not likely to en-
barrass the Town, and will give protec-
ton to property, which cannot be done
with the present rattle trap. l hope,
sir, that the property holders will not
let the payment of few dollars keep
back the enterprise. The amount saved
In the lessening on insurance on prop
erty will, in my opinion, in few years
pay back the tax. A VOTER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
RAILROAD.

1t is with feelings Of gladness that
We announce the fact that the rail-
road, 80 long talked of, so long hoped
for, is soon to DO an accomplished fact.
The contractors for the different bran
cbes of the work have all been here,
and the work is to be pushed forward
from this point with all the speed that
money and labor can accomplish. All
the available hands have been EN-.
ployed and under the command of Mr..
Sam. Fellows are at work clearing off
tho track. Mr.. Andrew Crawford has
secured q position to look after the tie
contracts and other general work OF
the road and he is pushing things in
his line.
On Sunday night seventeen hundred
tons of rails arrived and are now be-
| ing unloaded at the mouth of Bayou
Rapides. On the next boat down from
Shreveport will be two locomotives
tor the use of the construction train
and track ying will be commenced at
soon as Messrs. Lane and Hazlehurs
can get their hands here from Ala
bama, which will be in the course o
this or next week. The bridge con
tractor has been here and has mad
bis arrangements for lumber and Their
will be no delay Oh that account
i We are to have the railroad and tel
egraph and we will be in the world
We will enjoy the exceptional advan
tage of being both on the river and tn
railroad. We don't believe that som
of our people will wake up to the fac
} until they hear the whistle of the 10
connective, but it is coming this tim
sure. Hurrah for Alexandria and til
railroad!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The Fire De-
partment of Alexandria held their an.
nual election on the evening of last
Saturday. 1t resulted in the selection
of Mr.. J. J. Ferguson as Chief, he rep
resenting the Pacific Fire Company
and Mr.. Jacob Gsiger, of Stonewall
Hook and Ladder Co. No. !, as Assist
aut Chief. Under the efficient man
agement of such worthy officers the
Fire Department of Alexandria will
add to the laurels it has won in the
past. On Tuesday, April 26th, there
will be Grand Parade and Picnic OF
the Firemen, which will eclipse any
thing of the sort ever before attempted
in this country. Alexandria has every
reason to be proud of her fremen, and
our citizens will undoubtedly take ad.
vantage of the opportunity that will be
afforded them to testify to their ap
probation of their merits. The 26th
Of April will be gala day. The Par
ade and Picnic will be succeeded BY a
Grand Firemen's Ball at night, which
will doubtless be we'll attesded by the
bellies and beaux of the town and vi.
cinity. Success to the firemen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

M. RocHEFoRT sends from Geneva
the following account of an interview
with a Nibilist named Krapotken: He
Gays the murder of the Gear was fixed
for four days earlier than it was actu-
ally committed. Exiles in Geneva who
had grown very uneasy at hearing
nothing were wild with joy when the
news of the assassination arrived
Five men were detailed to throw
bombs. Roussakoff had only recently
joined the Nihilists. If the second
bomb had missed, three others would
have been thrown before the Gear
reached the palace.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
GEN. Grant has resigned the presi-
siency of the Worlds Fair.

w. A. TITUS, 50 Ashland Avenue,
Toledo, Ohio, says-My wife Is now as
strong as ever, her regained health be-
ing directly due to the use of the Ex-
oelsior Kidney Pad. We can heartily
recommend it to all kidney troubled
persons.-See ADV.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

THE shooting match between DR..
Carver and Mr.. Scott, for purse OF
600, which began on the 9th inst, at
Che Aquarium, Westminster, was con.
cluded on the night of the 10Th inst,
and resulted in the following total
acores: Carver 1881, Scott 9735.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
Our Lost Records.

The court records of Louisiana. which
were in the War Department, have been
sent by express to our Secretary of State
These are papers, we presume, which were
taken away from Louisiana during the
war by the Federal army. Among them
are the records of the Confederate Su-
preme Court, whose whereabouts have
hitherto been mystery. They are quite
valuable. Though the court did but little
business, some of it's proceedings were
quite interesting. For instance, all the
judges delivered opinions in the important
case removing the capital to Shreveport.
They have not been seen since the war,
though often called for. If the records
are complete an interesting volume might
be made of the cases decided. Judge
Land or Judge Manning, both of whom
were members of the Court, should under
take the task of putting their work in
some such durable form. It would be
pleasant reading for posterity.--l Shreve-
port Standard.
Tho Supreme Court held a term at
this place for fifty years, until 1866.
A large mass ofrecords were here, and
were removed to Shreveport during
the war for safety. These are proba-
bly, among the records now restored to
the State. The burning of our court
house and it's contents makes these
records of inestimable value now, and
they should be restored to this parish.
Will not some of our public spirited
lawyers move in the matteri
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

DRY Goods and Groceries at whole
sale and retail. The largest, finest and
most varied stock of merchandise in
this market to select from. Special
bargains this week in every depart
ment. Inspection and comparison in
yited at Hustmyre's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

Two DAYS WoRK.--Two days. mode
rate application of the means in ques-
tlon, enabled Mr.. Otto Eichorn, 1913 N.
Ninth Street, St. Louis, Mo-, to thus
write us: had been a sufferer for the
past six weeks with severe pains in the
shoulder and spine so that I was una
BILE to do any work. Advised by a FRIEND
/ used St. Jacobs Oil. With the second
application relief was had and a cure
effected in two days.-(Muscatine Jour
nal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

Ar the meeting on. Saturday eve
ming last, the Cornet Band of our
Town was present. Prof. E. Petsch,
the efficient band.master being in
disposed, it fell to the lot of our tai
ented young musician, MIR. Goulden,
to take charge and lead the band.
This be done with considerable ease,
which shows at once his fitness for
the position to which he will soon
be called.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

GRATEFUL WoMEN.-None receive
30 much benefit, and none are so pro-
foundry grateful and show such an in.
terest in recommending Hop Bitters
As women. 1t is the only remedy Pc
culiarly adapted to the many ills the
sex is almost universally subject to.
Chills and fever, indigestion or de-
ranged liver, constant or periodical
sick headaches, weakness 10 the back
or kidneys, pain in the shoulders and
different parts of the body, feeling
Of lassitude and dependency, are all
readily removed by these Bitters.
-[Couraut.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

-JusT received at VIM. Hustmyre's
Laces; Everlasting Trimming, in pat
terms entirely new; Table Linens, in
White and Turkey-red-with Napkins
to match; Towels, with red, blue and
buff borders; Nainsook, striped and
plaid; Pique; Linen Lawn; India Lin
en-; Null, and large line Of fine White
Goods for underwear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

IA. Keene Richards, well-known
thurman, died Of pneumonia, at his
home in Scott county, Kentucky, on
the l9t inst. His death, after that of
r. A. Alexander, leaves Richard Ten.
Brock the only survivor of the three
great turfmen who commenced import
ing and breeding fine blooded stock in
Kentucky, now nearly third of a
century ago. Col. Richards was twice
married. His first choice was a Miss
johnson, of the historic family in Ken
tucky of that name-l,is last, whom he
lesves with three tender daughters to
mourn 80 estimable loss, was d lady
of this State, related to the Bynums,
Wells, Winns, Moores, Elgees, ETC., of
Rapides Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

A SYMPHONY IN CLoTHEs.-That Is the
way musical gentlemen put 1t the
other day, after obtaining fashiona-
BILE Spring Outfit from our establish
ment. He explained himself by saying
that there was such complete harmony
in colors, in trimmings, in adaptation
to style and figure, that it reminded
him Of well ordered poem or song in
which there was no discord. Gentle
men who admire harmonious toilets
will please make note of above. Our
Capt. j. NJ. Nasits, will show through
the many departments. Baer & Mann,
Front Street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

THE present whereabouts of David
Wright, formerly of Black Hawk, Car
roll County, Miss, is desired by bis
sister, now Il resident in New Orleans.
The said David Wright was born and
raised in Alexandria, La, and came
from family named Lacroix,t out on
Bayou Flaggon. Address, Mrs. Eliza
Wilson, New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

n DU PRE-, Physician and Surgeon
~. Special attention given to disea-
ses OF Women and Children. Office at
fesidence- Methodist Episcopal Par
sonage, Third ST., Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

A GENTS WANTED FOR THE BEST
~ and Fastest-SelliDg Pictorial Books
and Bibles. Prices reduced. SO per cent.
National Publishing Co, st. Louis. No.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
The Steam Engine.

The all-absorbing topic of CONVERSE
ton on our streets the past few days,
has been the proposed tax of onc-half
of one per cent. on the real estate of the
Town, for two years successfully, 1881
and 1882, for the purpose of raising
fund with which to purchase Steam
Fire Engine for the use of our Fire De-
partment. Many are the views ex-
pressed as to the feasibility of getting
just at this time such an Engine. Some
argue that we have no use for Steam
Engine; others that when we get the
Engine, we will have no water to sup
ply it, and others still that they are
already paying taxes enough. In reply
to the first objection, we have only to
say that we have immediate use for a
more effective Engine to fight the dread
full element, as may be attested to by
any one who may have taken the pains
to watch the working at fire of the
present hand machine used by the Pa
cific Fire Co., totally incapacitating in
a few moments, as 1t does, as gallant a
body of men as were ever called out to
Aght the fire fend.
The second objection, too, has no firm
foundation on which to Standard
why? Because when our City Fathers
framed the Ordinance calling an cleo
ton, (they did so only after having well
considered the matter,) they saw that
water could be supplied from the river
at very small cost. A correspondent
in another column shows that Tanks
can be built at a very small cost-$2OO.
We will 60 further than our correspon-
dent and say expend $500 in the build
ing of Tanks. Is not this very small
amount for Town like ours? Our
present Board have made reforms sufi-
cient in one or two departments of our
Town government to more than cover
this expenditure.
The third objection should have less
weight than either the first or second,
or both combined, and, we are pleased
to note is advanced by only a small
number Of our taxpayers. The present
rate of taxation is but $500 on every
$1,000. With Steam Engine and the
water supply, already proposed, the
present high rates of insurance would
decrease proportionately, and thus save
to the insurer double the amount of
tax paid in the two years towards the
Engine, and the taxpayers instead of
paying an additional tax would be say.
ing money.
Having plainly shown that we need a
Steam Engine, that we can, at small
cost supply the water, and that the tax
is comparatively light, it therefore be-
comes the duty of every.tax-payer to 60
to the polls and cast his ballot for the
tax-to vote against it would be suici-
dial. Every fireman, whether he be a
member of the Pacific Fire Co. or the
Hooks" taxpayer or no taxpayer,
must put his shoulder to The wheel with
the determination that the tax shall be
carried. Firemen Of Alexandra, it is
for you, in great measure, to say
whether the present inefficient hand
machine shall be discarded and re-
placed with steam one! Work, and
we will carry the tax and have Steam
Engine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

LIZ ytu want Bed Tassels, Picture
Cord, Curtain Holders, Frames. etc.,
so to Ferguson and Selinack.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30
The New Louisiana Remedy

The New Louisiana Remedy
A GAINsT THE WORLD FOR
n Coughs, Colds, Catarrh-allth throat,
and lnng complaints. Contains no
poison aud is delicious. Splendid as
soothing syrup for children. Life ton.
ic for the blood, Debility, ETC.; never
fails to cure Chills and Fever. The
epidemic of 1873 proved 1t perfect
Preventive of Yellow Fever. Four-
teen pages of names Of Home Refer.
ences!! Sold by druggists and country
merchants. Depot LOG Camp Street,
New Orleans. !; 3El' 938is
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

You wish to invest your little cash
to the very best advantage. Call at
VIM. Hustmyre's for bargains in Spring
Clothing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

JOHNNIE HARRIS, at his shop corner
OF Fourth and Murray streets, has left
only few of the ''Parent Centennial
Buggy Tops" These tops can be easi-
" and quickly changed from one seat
to ,other. This is the very article
needed by the "sports" who contem-
plate enjoying their usual summer
fishing frolic. Call before all are gone
He also keeps on hand a carefully se-
lected stock of ready-made wheels for
every style Of vehicle. Johnnie sells
these goods at very low figure, but
the cash must invariably accompany
the order. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

SUPREME Court RECORDS. - The
Secretary of War, Hon. Robt. Lincoln,
has notified the Governor that the Sa-
preme Court records and miscellaneous
and private papers of the Clerk, NJ.
Ariail, have been shipped to Hon. W.
A. Strong, Secretary Of State. These
records are of great Importance and
will assist in establishing the eviden.
ces of titles and other matters, that are
of great interest to Rapides and ad.
joining Parishes. Would it not be
we'll for our Representatives in middle
Louisiana to organize move to have
a country term of the Court held here.
There may be some constitutional in
hibition, but this should be modified
by an amendment. In fact, each
month and year convinces as that the
present State Constitution is a failure.
The constant and rapid changes now
going on in our State--the magnificent
railroad enterprises that are centering
here, will in the course Of time, neces-
state great changes in the economy of
tue government. The Legislature is
so hampered and restricted in it's pow
ers by the Constitution, that the whole
instrument ought to BIZ Iemodeled. In
one or two years this will be the ques.
ton before the people of Louisiana.
But in the meantime let our Represen-
tatives take the proper steps to have a
country term of the Supreme Court in
Alexandria. There ought to be only
two sessions of the Supreme Court
one in the City of New Orleans and
one here. ~.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-03-30

SoLp u ALI DRusslsTs EvzR1wzxas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-08-29
THE NEWS
OF the Day In Pithy Paragraphs.


Count Andrassy yesterday visited the
King Of Roumania, at Sinai.
Samuel K. Ruggles, prominent New
York gentleman, died at Fire Island,
yesterday.
Maud S. will not trot at Hartford in
an effort to beat her best record. She
goes West to-day.
The bush fires in the vicinity OF
Kingston, Ont, have driven many farm
ers from their homes.
John Harkins was drowned on Sat.
urday while bathing in Clear Greek,
abo 1t two miles from Alma, Ark.
A grand review OF the third brigade
of Pennsylvania troops took place on
Saturday at Wilkesbarre. Gov. Hoyt
and Gen. Harlan were among the 5000
persons present
J.B. Corbin, a drummer for Sherman
Bros, Cincinnati, O., suicided at Mem
phis on Saturday by taking morphine,
he having previously written a note
giving his body to medical college for
the benefit OF science.
The public meeting which was to
has been held at Geneva on Saturday
to protest against the exclusion OF
Prince Krapotine, the Nihilist, was not
held, the police prohibiting the placard.
ing OF announcements and the calls for
the meeting,
John W. Rumsey, q prominent Chi.
cago commission man, having become
tired OF the losing game and OF the un.
certainty OF the markets, on Saturday
transferred most OF his deals, which gave
rise to the story that he had failed. He
is, however, able TO pay, and will pay
dollar for dollar.
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FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

Parliament Prorogusd Queen Vic. Z
Speech.
LONDON, August 27.-Parliament was
prorogued to-day.
The speech from the Throne on the
occasion OF the prorogation OF Psrlia.
ment declares that the relations with
foreign powers are amicable and cordial.
Satisfactory assurances have been re-
ceived from France regarding Tunis.
Self.government has been secured to
the Transvaal, which, it is hoped, will
tranquilizs South Africa. The with.
drswal OF British troops from Afghanis.
tan is not expected TO lead to any
trouble on the northwestern frontier OF
India, although negotiations have been
temporarily suspended and the best
efforts have been made 10 conclude q
commercial treaty with France. In ref.
erence to Irish affairs, the Queen says 1t
is her earnest hope that the new land
act may be productive OF benefits COM
mensurate with the care gwen to the
measure. 1t has been the study OF Her
Majesty to use the exceptional powers
confided to her in Ireland with vigilance
and frmness, but with discrimination
The desire is expressed that the condi.
ton OF the country will be 80 improved
that the use OF these extraordinary pow.
ers may be dispensed with or absted.
Tho New Cable.
LONDON, August 27.-Since Monday
last two hundred miles Of the new A.
laAtic cable have been laid.
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Altar the Red Skins

DEsyER, August 27.-The Tribu'D''
Santa Fe special says: Two companies
OF the Ninth Cavalry, @. and F., left
here yesterday for Fort Cummings.
They number one hundred men and
,hsir horses are in fair condition and
will take the field on their arrival At
Cummings. Two other companies,
numbering nearly enc hundred men,
will leave Monday for Fort Craig, and
are ordered to scout the San Martas and
another the Socorro mountains alter
some hostile Mescallores. aho are re
ported to have killed two miners near
Grafton two days ago. Nana's band,
about sixty, who crossed the Mexican
line into Socorro, are being pursued by
Demmack and Tsylor's detachments.
General Pope will be here the first OF
September when arrangements will be
made TO successfully guard against ln-
dian raids and protect lives
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JAPAN.
Cholera An Infant Princess Paper Cur
| ranov

Cholera-An Infant Princess Paper Cur
rency.
YoKoHoMA, August l2.-It is official
ly repor ei la the cholera has broken
OIL n Kaks 'hug KIN.
Three Japanese men-of-war have left
forH akodate, to await the arrival OF
Mikado, who is on a tour through the
Northern Provinces.
Mayeda Masana, Consul General for
Corea, has been appointed Chief Secre-
tary for the Finance Department, and
directed 10 proceed Immediately to
America and Europe on special mis-
sion.
On the 81 inst. q Princess was born
to the Mikado.
All the principal mem. ere OF the Co.
rea mission have returned home. The
accessibility Of Corea to western com
rlerce and civilization is expected to be
thu finsl result OF the mission. ,,,.,,,
'rJAs railway extension has been
tx3hed with vigor, and companies for
the purpose are being formed In all che
provinces. Plans for the street railway
in Toxic are expected to arrive shortly
from the United States.
Paper currency continues ut high
discount. The government, in connec'
ton with the English banks, proposes
to establish and control specie banks for
the gradual absorption OF the excess oi
paper.