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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

THE City Council of New Or
leans have passed an Ordinance tax
ing the poles of the telegraph and tel
ephone companies five dollarst each.
Though we think this good revenue
for the City, yet we are of the opinion
that SIS pole is rather steep.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

Our member of Congress, Hon.
N. G. Blanchard, is to have place on
one of the Congressional Committees.
He feels confident that the Speaker of
the House will appoint him on the
Commerce Committee, or if that COM
mittee be divided, as is proposed, then
to the river and harbor branch of it.
The Louisiana delegation are urging
the appointment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

Thomas Buford, who in 1879,
killed Judge Elliott, Of the Court Of
Appeals, and was sent to the lunatic
asylum, from which he escaped to In
diana, has returned to Henry county,
and is said to have threatened other
members of the Court. He is in a
desperate condition, and asserts the
judges who decided the case against
him have some of his money. The
judges are uneasy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

ONE thousand and twenty-one
bills were introduced in the Lower
House of Congress on the 18th inst,
to be referred to appropriate commit
tees when the committees are ap-
pointed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

THERE is no disputing the fact
that Chicago has got more than its
share of vim and business and the
west cannot but be proud of this rush
growing, and every wonderful City of
the lakes. The Inter- Ocean exulting-
ly remarks that eight hundred and
fifty trains arrive and depart from Chi
cago daily. When to these are ad-
ded the fleets of sailing vessels and
the lines of steamers, an idea of the
commerce of Chicago is obtained.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

The sun of Malone has passed
the meridian, and is rapidly setting be-
hind a cloud that will obscure it for
ever anb forever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26
FOR SALE

TWELVE OR FIFTEEN HUNDRED
Il acres of land in quantities of for
ty (40) acres or more, to suit purcha.
sers. Apply to c. A. HOOPER, Agent
for DR.. Casson and wife, Pineuille, La.
Dec. IL, l6S3-ly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

The Supreme Court of the United
States has affirmed the decision of the
Louisiana Supreme Court giving the
Hon. Jefferson Davis the proper will
ed to him by the late Mrs. Dorsey
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

The Natchitoches Revie,o is now
sporting patent outside. Scarcity of
printers is the sole cause-'twas nol
adopted as a measure of economy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

THE railroad bridge over the At
chafalaya river was to have been so
advanced by yesterday as to allow the
first train to cross over it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

A PROPOSITION has been made in
Congress to make the 'Etrade dollar"
legal tender.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

THE Prince of Wales has been
reelected Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Free Masons in England.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

NO. 1907 drew the Capital Prize
Of $4,000 in the Louisiana State
Lottery, on Tuesday last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26


Application for rates to clubs should be
made only to the Office of the Company
For further information write clear-
ly, giving full address.
Remit by Postal Note, American Ex-
press Order, New York Exchange or
draft on New Orleans.
Letters with Currency invariably BY
Express. We pay Express charges on
all sums OF $5 or upwards. Address
NJ. A. DAUPHIN.
New Orleans, La.
Address Registered Letters and make
Money Orders payable to NEW OR.
LEANS NATIONAL BANK, New Or.
leans, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

Oranges, the very finest to be had
in Alexandria, can be found at Mires
RosenthaPs, opposite the City Hall, on
Second street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26
For auditor:
O. B. STEELE.
For Superintendent Public Education :
WARREN EASTON.

WOLVES are numerous and trou-
blesome in portions Of Morehouse Par
ish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26
THIS IS THE ONLY CHARTER
ED LOTTERY OF ANY
STATE.
Louisiana State Lottery Go

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years
by the Legislature for Educational
and Charitable purposes--with Cap
ital of 81, OO0,0OO-to which a reserve
fund Of over $55O,O0O has since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote
it's franchise was made a part Of the
present State Constitution, adopted
December 2, A. D. 1879.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

The following State ticket is pub
lished by the City Item. 1t Genes
from correspondent, and evidently is
intended to voice the sentiments of
many Republicans:
Governor-Wm. II. Hunt, x-Uni-
ted States Judge and Cabinet officer
and present Minister to Russia, Of Or
leans.
Lieutenant Governor 49, Linden E.
Bentley, editor, of Ascension.
Attorney-G eneral-John Yoist, now
District Judge, Pointe Coupee.
Secretary Of State-Henry Demas,
ex-senator, merchant and planter, St.
John the Baptist.
Superintendent Of Education-Mi-
chael Hahn, Ex-Governor and Legisla-
tor, now District Judge of st. Charles.
Treasurer-Aristide Marie, of Or
leans.
Auditor-A. 81. Leonard, presc Mt U.
S. District Attorney, of Caddo.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

CERT1F1cATE-We do hereby certify
that we supervise the arrangements for
all the monthly and semi-annual draw
ings of the Louisiana State Lottery Co.,
and in person manage and control the
Drawings themselves, and that the same
are conducted with honesty, fairness
and in good faith toward all parties.-
We authorize the Company to use this
certificate, with fac-similes of our sig
natures attached, in Its advertisements.
CT. BEAUREGARD,
j. A. EARLY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Committee on Resolutions ap-.
pointed at Baton Rouge to draw mp
platform, submitted majority and a
minority report. Among the resolu-
tons of the minority is one declaring
the Louisiana Lottery Company is cor.
rupting the morals Of the people and
is disturbing element in the politics
Of the State and favoring the adoption
Of a constitutional amendment prohib-
iting them further in the State. The
constitution declares gambling a vice,
yet it encourages that vice in its worst
form, not only melting to breaches Of
faith and embezzlement by persons
trying to get rich on a turn, but is de-
moralizing society, and they demand
that the next Legislature shall enact
such legal measures as are necessary
for their suppression.
The platform adopted refers to the
deplorable condition of the State under
reconstruction; congratulates the peo-
pie upon the present prosperous condi-
ton CT the State under the Democratic
administration; states that the public
schools Of the State demand the foster
ing care Of the government though
much has been achieved for their pro-
motion great deal must be done to
render the public schools efficient, so
as to confer equal educational facilities
to every race.
Mr.. Marston, of Red River, demand
cd an opportunity to offer other amend
ments to the platform, which, being de-
MED, he said he would accept no such
a platform, and withdrew from the hall
in disgust. The majority report on
the platform, with amendments, was
then adopted, by vote, mainly of the
McEnery faction; yeas 236, nays 81,
blank 66. An acrimonious discussion
proceeded the adoption of the platform.
Mr.. Stone, Of East Feliciana, attacked
the majority report and commented So
verely on certain acts Of the Democrat
ic administration, as the land grab,
penitentiary lease, etc. Col. Breaux
and Maj. Burke replied to Mr.. Stone.
The former explained his connection
with the land cases before the United
States Supreme Court and the latter
vindicated the McEnery administra-
! ton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

THE New Orleans States, COM
menting upon the nomination Of Sam.
D. McEnery, has this to say:
If, in face Of the disgraceful char
ges that have been recklessly hurled
against him and his administration he
had been defeated, the Republican
party, which is seeking again to wave
the "bloody Shirt" would have gone
before the country in 1884 with a ire
mendous argument in their hands.
They would have referred to st. Mar
tinsville, Colfax and Coushatta, to
1874 and 1876, as proof that the Dem
ocrats murdered hundreds Of Republi-
cans, not to turn out Radical rascals,
but to turn in Democratic scoundrels,
and their argument would have been
hard to answer. Fortunately, however,
the people of Louisiana have branded
the charges against McEnery as false,
and the Democratic party, in it's chief
executive stands vindicated before the
country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-26

1867 Prizes, amounting to. 1896, 500
vi
National Republican., 1883-05-04
Mcclellan Cannot Attend.

Some time ago Gen. Mcclellan accepted an
invitation to respond to the toast" The Army
of the Potomac" at the banquet.o of the sdci-
ETY. of the Army of the Potomac, which is to
hold its reunion here May 16 and II. But
yesterday the secretary of the committee re-
ceived from him the following;
WASHINGTON, May 2.-My Dear Captain; Since
accepted the Invitation TO attend the banquet OF
the Society of the Army of the Potomac very
important matter OF business has unexpectedly
arisen which will require my presence many hun.
dred miles away on the 18th, SO that, with sincere
regret, shall be obliged to withdraw my accept
ance OF your most courteous invitation. Nothing
could have given me moro pleasure than meeting
once more with so many OF my comrades, and II
would have afforded me sincere satisfaction to re-
spond for the army with which wasso closely
connected.
Begging that you will convoy to the committee
the regret with which ] find myself compelled to
be absent from the midst of my comrades on
the 18th, i am most sincerely, yours,
GEo. b. MCCLELLAN
ront
National Republican., 1883-05-04
Local Items.

VIM. 7. Young, real estate auotioneer, has
sold for Mr.. W. s. Thompson, trustee, acres,
1 rood, and "a perches, between Seventh
street road and Piney Branch to Mr.. Sidney
Wills, for 81 $50.
The commencement ey yorcises of the thco-
logical department of Howard university will
be held this evening at the Fourth Presby-
terian church, Ninth stree, between @ and
II. At 1880 o'clock Rev. DIR. Bartlett will de-
liver the address to the class.
Manager Ford will take his annual benefit
at the opera house on Monday, May ii. The
occasion will be one of peculiar interest from
the probability of the performance being
"Iolanthe" by amateurs from Baltimore
ladies and gentlemen of high social position,
whose performances in that city recently
commanded great audiences and were regular
society events.
The Stars, of East Washington, defeated the
Bashfuls yesterday afternoon by score of
% to 4.
The Columbia Turnverein entertained its
members and friends with May festival and
ball at Abner's garden last night, with quite
large attendance. The first part of the
evening was taken up by the open air con-
cert, which was followed by dancing in the
hall. The floor committee were Messrs. j. III.
Orleman, J. Hansen, w. G. Willenbuecher, G.
Fauth, F. G. Dieterich, and Adolph Levy.
At a called meeting of Mount Moriah lodge
NO. q, blOunU hTaThU l0uHe NO. D, ana tOlQen
Link lodge No. 6, l. o. of G.. S. and d. of s.,
J. w. Branson, Mary Wedge, and Sarah De-
laney were elected trustees for the hall for
the ensuing year.
A little boy named Kelly, living at No
14i2 Q street, strayed away from his home
last night just after dark. His father went
to the house of Mr.. Le Dow, near by, and
telegraphed to the central station, and in less
than an hour the child was returned, having
boen taken to tho station on Massachusetts
| avenue.
About 11:30 last night fight occurred at
the corner Of Seventh and streets between O
white man named j. b. Anderson and George
Cole, colored, during which Anderson cut
Cole in the shoulder with knife. They
were arrested by Officer Bast and taken to
| fifth precinct station house where DIR. Mark
| writer dressed Coles wound.
The operetta of Little Red Riding Hood "
at Odd Fellows hall this evening will be very
pretty production, the entire cast being com.
posed of children. With the other attrac.
tions it will be very interesting entertain-
ment.
Fred Bassett, of the Postofiice department
must now be addressed as Father Bassett
It's boy.
| About $50 o'clock last evening Miss Marthh
Mccullough, living at 1888 Nineteenth street
| northwest while driving through the soldiers
homo grounds became frightened at the ac-
tions of the horse attached to the carriage
and sprang from it, breaking both her legs
She was attended by Drs. Bliss and De Witt
and then removed to her home
National Republican., 1883-05-04
THE NATIONAL RIFLES,
Regular Monthly Meeting Last Night
Honorary Members Elccted-Other Busi-
ness Transacted. s-.a' .4

Regular Monthly Meeting Last Night
Honorary Members EIccted-Other Busi-
ness Transacted. ,tg. .t.
The Rifles held their regular monthly meet
ing last evening, almost tho entire member
ship of the company being in attendance.
Reports were received from Mr.. Sample treas
urer of the company, and also from Mr.. Evans,
chairman of special entertainment committee,
showing good financial results. Three new
applicants for membership were favorably re-
ported by the recruiting committee, and the
candidates were duly elected The following
gentlemen were on application duly elected
honorary members of the company Charles
II. Fickling, Henry Petersen, John A. Pres
eott Thomas Jarvis, II. w. Barrett Capt A.
A. Thomas, William Prince, j. Franklin
Bates, John r. Kelly, j. II. Howell, and james
Keleher. A unanimous vote of thanks was
extended to Dr. Robert Reyburn, jr., for his
contribution ofthe handsome gilt frame for the
prize company picture; also to Mr.. w. l..
Holmes for his donation to the same. An
invitation from the Union Veteran corps to
give an exhibition drill at their camp fire
during their May festival, and the invitation
from the committee for the company to parade
on decoration day was respectfully declined
A special committee consisting of the COM
missioned officers of the company was APP
pointed to prepare a protest against any.
scheme looking to change ofthe present in
depen dent military standing Of the Rifles by
reorganizing into militia organization. The
invitation to parade at the reunion of the
Army Of the Potomac May 16 was unani-
mously accepted.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
One or the Jeannette's Estate.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3,--Application for
letters of administration on the estate of the
late II enry d. Warren was made to the regis
of wills to-day by the mother of the de-
ceased. Warren was one Of the seamen
on the Arctic steamer Jeanette, and
was ono of the men in Lieut. Chipp's
boat, which was doubtless lost. Warren's
wife married again before the loss of the
Jeanette was reported, and his mother has
since had the custody of his daughter, Maud,
aged years. The estate is only valued at
$1,000 and if satisfactory evidence is offered
that Warren is dead the application of War
ren's mother will be granted. The examina-
tion will take place on Monday next, when
Engineer Melville will be called rs a witness.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
A Third OF n Thousand Years

Santa Fe, New Mexico, begins the millen-
MUM by celebrating one-third of it next July.
1t appears from invitations sent out that the
old City ofthe Holy Faith is 1893 years old, and
includes tairee distinct styles of civilization
in its pulatipn--descendan of the Aztecs,
Spaniards, and Americans. Great prepara-
tions have been made for thirty-three days of
celebration, which will include, apparently,
all there has ever been in tho way Of amuse-
ment known to any Of the civilizations men.
toned, horse racing is frequently in the pro-
gramme, and the Zuni Indians do theatrical
sham fighting. Santa Fe is an awfully long
way of, but old enough to command attention
on an occasion like this. The railways have
arrang ed special rates.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
AN ENrEnrn1s1Ne MEncnANr.
Brief Sketch OF Mr.. N. w. BurcheIl's New
storo--A Successful business Career.

Brief Sketch Of Mr.. N. w. Burchell's New
storo-A Successful business Career.
Mr.. N. w. Burcholl, whose store in the
Hooe building has long been one of the most
attractive on + street, has moved across the
street to No 1925, whore he has an establish
ment that is one Of the brightest and most
spacious of any grocery store in the city.
The store is % feet wide by 1l3 feet deep, and
Is fitted up in the most complete manner.
Upon the main floor arc walnut cases
and shelves, which display the aesthetic
part of the grocery business to the
best advantage. In the rear is the deliv-
cry room, and upon half floor above is an
other delivery door just tho height of the
wagon, from which barrels can be rolled right
into wagon, tho large thirty foot alley in
the rear avoiding the necessity of delivering
from the front of the store. Below stairs is q
spacious cellar and vaults whore wines and
liquors are kept.
Mr.. Burchel is now in the twenty-seventh
year Of his business life in this city, having
commenced with the firm Of King & Burchell
at the corner of Fifteenth and streets north
west He then removed to under the Ebbitt
house, then to the Hooe building and from
there to his present location. He has won his
fortune and position by strict integrity and
honest dealing with tho public.
The entire building is owned by Mr.. BUR
chell, and he has leased the upper portion TO
Mr.. William M. Pynchoon, who has fitted it
up in elegant style as first class apartment
house, which he calls "The Madison" "a
National Republican., 1883-05-04
Social Notes,

A quiet but exceedingly handsome wedding
took place at Christ church, Georgetown, last
night Tho contracting parties were Miss
Alice Knowles, one of the favorites of George
town social circles, and daughter of Mr. Will
lam Knowles, senior warden of Christ church,
and Mr.. John p. Taylor, of Fairfax, Va, who
has for several years past been connected with
tho mercantile house of Craig & Jackson.
Tho church was literally crowded with the
friends Of the young couple, The bride
was attired in an elegant walking dress
of wine cOlored silk, trimmed with
black lace. AS the peals Of the organ broke
out in Mendelssohn's wedding march the
bridal party, consisting of the bride and
groom, Mr.. William Knowles, and the ushers,
Messrs. William Taylor, William Stewart,
Harry Warren, of Boston, and Bradfeld
Harty, entered the church and proceeded at
once TO the altar, whore tho Roy. Albert X.
Stewart the rector Of Christ church, awaited
them, aud performed the ceremony of the p.
Il. church Her venerable father gave the
bride away.
After the ceremony the bridal party re-
paired at once to the residence of the brides
parents, where they received the members of
their families, and then set out for their new
country home in Langley, Va. The bride,
who is deservedly popular among her many
friends, received large number of elegant
and costly presents, among them being
superb Woods parlor organ donated by the
brotherhood and ladies' aid society Of the
parish,
The wedding of Mr.. John L. Harding and
Miss Sarah X. Kidwell took place last evening
at the residence Of the brides parents on
Thirty-iourth street. West Washington, Rev.
George Berry officiating.
pleasant little party was given last even
ing at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ran
dolph, No. 900 Thirteenth street northwest
the hours being agreeably passed with vocal
and instrumental music. Among those pres
ent were; Miss Leavitt, of Boston Messrs.
T. M, Mallard, Of New York Jos. Fletcher,
Of Chicago; Miss Mount, of New York; DR..
and Mrs. Oh. W, sonnenschmidt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Huck, Messrs Asa l.. Carrier and Elmer
Carrier.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
What NIyra Clarke Gaines Gets,

NEW ORLEANS, May 3.-Judge Billings to-
day rendered an opinion in the case of Myra
Clarke Gaines against the city of New Or
leans ON an exception to the report of the
master in chancery, The. report Of the mas
ter is confirmed and interest is added. Mrs.
Gaines gets judgment against the city for
81, 025, ,667, of which $566707 is interest,
This suit was brought by Mrs, Gaines to
recover rents and profits resulting from the
occupation of property known as the Blanc
tract, which the city has not had in its pos
session since March 10, 1887. City Attorney
Buck says the case will doubtless be appealed
| TO the supreme court Of the United States.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
FunernI oT Mira. NIncI,ev.

The funeral of Mrs, Sarah Pamela Mackey,
widow Of the late DIR. A. G. Maekey, and
mother of Hon, L, w. M. Mackey, member of
congress from South CaEolina, who died at
the age Of IS years, took place from her late
residence, 1923 Corcoran street, yesterday af-
ternoon. Rev. X. r, Shippen conducted the
services in most impressive manner. The
pallbeaTers were Mr.. IL. S. Cumins, Mr.. II. n.
Baker, Mr., IL. b. Bennett, DIR. j. u, Mason,
Gen. j. J. Crittenden, Mr.. w, p. Dunwoody,
Mr.. Robert Ballaeh, and Mr.. L. B. Lilly. The
interment was at GlenWOod.
National Republican., 1883-05-04

labors yesterday, and submitted their report
TO Secretary Teller. They state that they
found the books and accounts of the office in
perfect condition. and that the admirable sys-
tenn in which the accounts were kept greatly
facilitated their lnbors.
National Republican., 1883-05-04
Nth 4nbIitatiuna.

NEW BOOKS
Mr.. Isaaos (cloth) by i. Marion Crawford
Heart OF Steel by Christian Reed.
Fanchette. Round Robbin Seriesp
Siege OF London, &C., by Henry James Jr
story OF Melicent by Fayr Modoc.
Red Acorn, by John McElroy
Marked I'm Haste
story OF Carnival, Leisure Hour Series"
Castee. ~ ~ ' N
cities Of Southern Italy and Sicily, by A. j. C. Hare
Harrss Christianity and Civil Society.
Peclts Bad Boy.
Ewes Daughters; or, Common Sense for Naid
Wife. and Mother. by Marion Harland. II am glad
TO see that your counsel TO your sex marked by dis
cretion and based knowledge of the complex ele-
ments OF the problem you have TO deal with. IL Is
needed and Will be useful, especially coming from
a woman who knows what she Is talking about, D.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, NJ. d., Boston.
The Sources of English Words and Phrases by Ro-
get. Plain also with Patent Index.
Colton's General Atlas, New Revised Edition.
q, A. WHITAKER,
OIL Pennsylvania avenue (Vernon Row,
and D34 ID street northwest
National Republican., 1883-05-04
The New York Appraisers, stores.

An offer has been received by the Treasury
department to release the appraisers stores
in New York city to the government for a
period of three years at an annual rental of
So, 900. The offer will probably be accepted
National Republican., 1883-05-04

So that mama can patch the cellar-door
portion of his pantaloons, You see, his
mama was prudent woman. She bought
her clothes of us, for we furnish pieces for
patching with every garment we sell.
There are lots of people who don't patch
clothes, but there are lots who do. When
you have them you will feel as Mrs
Toodles did about the crutches - that
they are handy to have about the house.
Tomorrow a special lot of extra pants
for children at go cents. Does the price
interest your
National Republican., 1883-05-04
Trnnsurv Gnsnin.

Secretary Folger says it is not true that he
has asked for Assistant Comptroller Upton
resignation, and he also denies that he in
tends to undertake any scheme Of reorgan-
ization or make any marked change In the
management of the treasury ut present.