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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19
CLIMBING THE SPIRAL STAIRS.
Invisible Architecture IN q Ne1 England
Parsonage.

eyes," she said, "our children are
married and gone, and my husband
and sit by our winter fire as we did
before the little ones came to widen
the circle. Life is something like
spiral staircase; we are all the time
coming around over the spot we start
ed from, only one degree further up
the stairs"
"Tllat is @ pretty illustration" re.
marked her friend, mnsiugly, gazing
into the glowing Goals which radiated
a pleasant heat from the many window
ed stove. "You know we cannot stop
tolling up the hill, though"
"Surely we cannot, and for myself
/ don't find fault with that necessity
provided the advance in life is not at
tended with calamity or suffering, for
| have had my share of that. Not
long since my health utterly broke
down. My system was full OF malaria.
My digestion became thoroughly dis.
ordered and my nerves were IN
wretched state. I was langnid, ate lit.
tie and that without enjoying it, and
had no strength or ambition to per-
form even my light household duties.
Medical treatment failed to reach the
seat of the trouble. The disease which
seemed to be weakness of all the vital
orgres-progressed until l had several
attacks which my physicians pro-
nonnced to be acute congestion of the
stomach. The last of these was des
perate struggle and l was given up to
die. As the crisis had partially passed
my husband heard of the merits Of
Porker's Tonic as al invigorant in just
such cases as niue. | took it and felt
it's good effects at once. 1t appeared
to pervade my body, as though the
blessing of new life had come to me.
Taking no other medicine l continued
to improve. aud am now in better
health than I have been for long
time."- Extract from interview with
the wife of Rev. P. Perry, Pastor OF
Baptist Church, Coldbrook, Mass.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19
ATTENTION

TIME PROPERTY BY NELSON
i Taylor, known as the ECLIPSE Liv-
cry Stable" on 3rd Street; also the
horses vehicles, harness, and all appnr-
tainces used by livery stable. For
Sale at Bargain. Terms cash. Rea
son for selling, wishes to leave.
THE stable now has a splendid trade,
and is making money. This is one of
the best bargains ever offered, to man
who understands the livery business.
NELS. TAYLOR,
Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

ADVICE. TO MOTHERS. Are you
disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth If SO
send at once and get a bottle of M,s.
Wns1mo's Soothing Syrup for Children
7eeihing. Its value is incalculable.-
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, moth
ers, there is no mistake about it. 1t
cures dysentery and diarrhoea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and en-
ergy to the whole system. Mrs. Win
slow's Soothing Syrup for Children
7eething is pleasant to the taste, and is
the prescription of one of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nur-
ses in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

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, 1883-12-19
JUDGMENT.

:" ivy
VS.. No. 1921.
SAMUEL A. DowTY,
Husband.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Rap
ides Parish, October Term,
A. d. 1888.
Tho Seate of Louisiana.
THIS CAUSE BEING CALLED FOR
/ trial pursuant to previous assign
meut and trial had, and by reason of the
law and the evidence being in favor Of
the Plaintiff and against the Defendant,
it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that
the community of acquets and gains
heretofore existing between the said
Plaintiff, Mrs. Adeline G. Dowty, and
the said Defendant, Samuel A. Dowty,
her husband, be and the same is here
by forever dissolved, and the Plaintiff
be and she is hereby forever authorized
to take and have the sole and exclusive
control of her paraphernal property.
1t is further ordered, adjudged and
decreed that said Plaintiff do have and
recover of the Defendant the sum OF
five thousand three hundred and twen-
ty-nine 60-1O0 ($5329.6O) dollars, with
! five per centum per annum interest on
two thousand six hundred and forty
five and 10-100 ($2645.l0) dollars thereof
| from October 9th, 1869, and like rate
of interest on six hundred and fifty
| ($65O) dollars thereof from January LIST,
! 1879, and like rate of interest on thir-
ty-four and $1,000 ($34.50) dollars there
Of from January LIST, 1881, and like
rate of interest on two thousand $4,000
dollars thereof from July 9th, 1882, and
costs of this suit.
It's further ordered and decreed that
Plaintiffs mortgage operating in and
upon all the property Of, Defendant be
and the same is hereby recognized and
made execut0ry.
Thus done. read and signed in open
Court on this the 10Th day of Novem-
Der, A, ID. 1883.
W. F. BLACKMAN,
Judge Twelfth Judicial District La
| Filed Nov. Goth, 1888.
C. L. RANsDELL,
Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF louisiana
PARISH OF RAPIDEs.}
! hereby certify chat the above ant
foregoing is true and correct copy o.
the original on file and Of record in this
office. -,
| - Witness my official sigma
G ture and seal on this Novem
II - G. l.. RANsbELL,
Dec. 1886. by. Clerk.
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For District Attorney.

70 We are authorized to announce
JNO. G.. WICKLIFFE,
of the Parish of Grant, as candidate
for the Office Of District Attorney Of
the 18th Judicial District, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

a. The many friends of
J. G. P. HOOE,
hereby announce him as candidate
for Sheriff of the Parish of Rapides,
subject to nomination Ivy the next'De
mocratic Parish Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

You can buy more goods for less
money than ever before at Ferguson &;
Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

ALMOST every person has some
form Of scrofulous poison latent in his
veins. When this develops in scrofu-
lous sores, ulcers, or eruptions, or takes
the form of rheumatism, or organic dis
eases, the suffering that ensues is terri
Bile beyond description. Hence the
gratitude of those who discover, as
thousands yearly do, that Ayers Sar-
saparilla will thoroughly eradicate this
evil from the system.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

D We are authorized to announce
j. C. RYAN,
as a candidate for District Attorney of
the 18th Judicial District, subject to
nomination by the Democratic Con-
veutiOn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

r. We are authorized to Announce
EDWIN G.. HUNTER,
as a candidate for District Judge Of
the 18th Judicial District, subject to
nomination of the Democratic Con-
ventiOn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

Fresh Dat Meal and Cracked
Wheat always Oh hand at Mires Ro-
senthaPs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19
For District Judge.

"a We are authorized to announce
W. F. BLACKMAN,
as candidate for Judge of the 18th Ju-
dicial District, subject to the action Of
the Democratic District Nominating
Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

rY We are authorized to announce
TuOS. OVERTON,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.-The Vol
taic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men fyoung or ola)
who are afflicted with nervous debil:-
ty> lost vitality and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health aud manly vigor.
Address a. abnve.-N B.-No risk is
incurred, as thirty days trial is al.
lowed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

ES5" We are authorized to announce
II. SPENCE SMITH
as candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives, subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19
RALPH WALTER,
Manufacturer Of
HARNESS AND SADDLES
FRONT STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, LA

I hare Saddles from Texas, the only genuine,
The T,ees-and made ap-as good as yow can find,
In black and wbite leather, heauy and lighter,
In sizes to suit the horse and the rider.
Myam is to make my erork Of good leather
And stitch 1t aciM thread that acV hold 1t together;
Ihare Harness trimmed acM siluer, Japan and BRASS
To suit the large horse, pony ass.
hare hatess aoah fire rings and others acith three;
you don't 6eeue they're good ones just call IN and see
And aceJbing for backbands, some four inches clde;
They're nice things for Summer, for they haue Jeen tried
We haze brides for stations, the gelding and mare;
Bits plated acM siluer, and snaps made Of aciw;
Biting brides for colts to teach them to knoac
The qcays Of the eeeyld oxd in achot shape to 90.
Those IN want Of such articles, just gve me a call;
III can't shoe you good scork I'U show none at all;
acish not large profit on arork that sell
A good, honest Nuing Huing ci1 40 me quite sceN.
But try me and see, and ash for more;
hare large room for my store;
You cW see n1y sign ont and find me acidin;
So make me vst, and yowN core again.
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of Avoyelles, as a candidate for Judge
of the 18th Judicial District, subject to
nomination by the Democratic party.
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For Sheriff.

1 We are authorized tn announce
ROBT. L. LUCKETT,
as candidate for Sheriff of Rapides
Parish. subject to nomination by the
next Democratic Parish Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

Fire Crackers and the Fire Crack
er Mortar, something new, at Mires
'Rosenthars.
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ANNO UNCEM E. NTS.
For Representative.

VI Representative
eS We are authorized to announce
II. SPENCE SMITH
IS a candidate for the House of Repre-
subject to nomination by tie
Democratic party.
For District Judge.
rT We are authorized to announce
W. F. BLACKMAN,
as candidate for Judge of the 18th Ju-
dical District, subject to the action of
the Democratic District Nominating
r. We are authorized to Announce
EDWIN G.. HUNTER,
as candidate for District Judge Of
the 18th Judicial District, subjrct to
nomination Of the Democratic Con-
vention.
w We are authorized to announce
TuOS. OVERTON,
of Avoyelles, as a candidate for Judge
of the 18th Judicial District, subject to
nomination by the Democratic party.
For District Attorney.
10 We are authorized to announce
JNO. G.. WICKLIFFE,
of the Parish of Grant, as a candidate
for the Office Of District Attorney OF
the 18th Judicial District, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
~ We are authorized to announce
JIG. RYAN,
as a candidate for District Attorney of
the 18th Judicial District, subject to
nomination by the Democratic Con-
veution.
For Sheriff.
v We are authorized tn announce
kOBT. L. LUCKETT,
as candidate for Sheriff of Rapides
Parish. subject to nomination by the
next Democratic Parish Convention.
a. The many friends of
J. G.P HOOE,
hereby announce him as candidate
for Sheriff of the Parish of Rapides,
subject to nomination Ivy the next'De
mocratic Parish Convention.
U We are authorized to announce
D. T. STAFFORD,
as candidate for Sheriff of Hapides
Parish, subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
For Clerk.
w The undersigned respectfully an
nounces that he will be candidate for
Clerk of Court and Recorder Of Rap
ides Parish, subject to nomination by
the Democratic party.
G. o. Warts.
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Twelfth Judicial District Court, Rap
ides Parish, October Term,
A. d. 1888.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05
A Cry for Help.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.

WAsHINGTON, April %.
Clara Barton, President of the Red Cross
Association, has received the following tele-
gram from the officers of the Louisiana Red
Cross State Association, who have been
working energetically during the past few
days in relieving the distress of suffer-
ers by the recent cyclone in Louisiana and
Mississippi:
WEssoN, MISS, April 26 CLARA BARTON,
PRESIDENT, WAsHINGTON:-The associate So
ciety for Copiah County is organized and
there are about one hundred dead,
two hundred wounded and one thousand
homeless; everything-houses, bedding and
clothiug-blown away. In a course of twenty
miles the desOlation is complete, and no more
worthy occasion for sustained aid could be
placed before a sympathizing and generous
public. All is not yet known, but il is appall-
ing. Money is needed at once to pay nurses,
buy food, clothing, etc. We think an APP
peal to the New York Chamber of Commerce
advisable; all aid to come through the parent
association TO the New Orleans Association.
+. Il. SOUTHMAYD, Secretary,
HUGH MILLER THOMPSON,
f. w. FENNER,
WILLIAM IL WATKINs, Vice-Presidents.
Other dispatches received here indicate
that the Louisiana Society is pushing ahead
with its humanitarian work as fast as posi-
BILE, following the track of the cyclone, and
affording all the relief that means at their
disposal will permit.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05
Fatal Railroad Accident.

DETROIT. April %.
A special to the Evening NelUs says: "a
terrible collision occurred yesterday morn
ing on the Chicago & Grand Trunk Railroad
near 0livet Station, between the regular
passenger train moving west and freight
train following it. The air brakes attached
to the passenger train did not work SUCCESS
fully, and the train was stopped
at the foot of a slight grade, and a signal
sent back to the freight train, which was a
heavy one. For some reason, it passed tho
signal, and rushed along into the rear of the
passenger train, shivering into fragments
two Pullman coaches. The conductor of
the sleeping-car and two or three passengers
were killed by the collision, and ten or a
dozen persons seriously injured.
The names of the killed were: Con-
ductor P. ]. Wall, of Montreal; II. Frye, of
Englewood, N. j.; and John w. Higgins,
travelling agent for H. p. Baldwin & Co.,
of Detroit. Ten persons were badly in
iured.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05

REV DIR. C. B. BoYNroN, of Cincin-
natl, well-lnown Congregational minister,
WHO was Chaplain OF the National Hons ~
Representatives from 1865 to 1870, led re-
Gently, aged ~ years.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05

A DENVER paper reports thai General
John A. Logan has purchased an interest
in a great cattle rancho in New Mexico
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05
IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Closing Days Proceedings OF the Irish
National League In Session at Phiia-
delphia-A Formal Organization Erect
ed, and Platform Acknowledgements
sullivan, of Chicago, Presidential yio-
lent Denuncistion of Engiaud's Alleged
Misrule In Ireland.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-19
. A Sensible Father.

from the Louisville Courier-J ournall
The extremely early hour of 2 o'clock
was the romantic time chosen by Robert
Tracey and emma Bergman for the
celebration Of their nuptial, last Sunday
morning. 1t seems tha5 owing to the
resolute objections of The brides father
the young people have been planning al
elopement. All the p>epalatious fer N
early fitting to some secure haven hal
been made, the groomgoing so far rs &c
get out the license. Things were in this
condition when the old man suspected
that something was up Tho suspicion
dawned on him st late hour Saturday
night, and full of wrath he obtained
from his weeping daughter an acknowl
edgement OF the treache1y they were
contemplating.
He was equal to the occasion, as very
few irate parents are. Instead of put.
ting his daughter under lock and key
and having his boots dcuble-soled for
her lover, lie concluded to have the
ceremony solemnized at once, With
this object in view he hunted up Ira.
cey, and rousing him out OF his bed
carried him aud his daughter to Esquire
McCann's residence. There he ex.
planned that he didn't intend 10 have
any ruoawas m a!ches in his family, and
told the young people that they had to
marry then and there. They were
somewhat dszed by the tuddenness Of
his offer, but accepted it with good
grace aud the c-rmony was Immediately
pronounced. The parties belong to the
fashionable coiored society Of the city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-19
FARM, GARDEN AND HOME,
when tho Frost liz on Nh. uu.r.~

when tho Frost is ON the Punkin.
When the frost is on the puntn and the folders in
And yoa hear the tyonk and gobb,e o, tn. .truttn,
And ths s:sii5' Of the suiney,s, and the o,uol,n,
And the ROSTERS halelooyer as he tiptoes on the
rs t6ens the time Teller is fe.,,n, At hi, ..t
with tne ras1n' sun to greet him from q night Of
As he leaves the house bareheaded and goes out to
When the frost is on the punhin and the folders in
They,s someptn kind O. hearty like about the atmos.
When the heat Of summers over and the cooin' fall
OF course VIC miss the flowers and the blossoms
Of the bees;
But The .ir's 90 appetzin', and the landscape
OF crisp and sunny morning of the early autumn
Ii = picture that no painter has the colorin' to
When the frost is on the puntin and the folders in
the shock.
The husky ruPty rustic of the tossels of the corn
And the raspin Of the tangled leaves, ms golden as
The stabble in the furries-kind o. lonesome like,
but still
prs.sa%n' sermons to us Of the barns they erowed
The sr.wstact in the medder and the reaper in the
The HOSES in the stalls below-the clover over
o it sets my heart a cictdn' like tho tickin' of
When the frost is on the punkin and the folders in
the shock!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-19
Canned Whale.

y
An enterprising Norwegian is said to
have proved to some competent judges
of edibles that portions Of the flesh CT
the whale are good to eat. Some parts
have the flavor of beef, while others
suggest chicken, and the most delightful
fact of all is that the meat can be sold
in cans at about half the price Of
Australian beef. As the whale is
not fish, but warn-blooded
animal, and very large one,
too, there may seem great promise in
this discovery, and it Is not impossible
that Yankee whalers may soon supply
grocers' shelves with canned whale. 1t
is a curious fact, however, that sailors
who have eaten whale after being away
from port long enough to take keen de-
light in any fresh meat that is absolute
" detestable, haveneve known to speak
enthusiastically about whale. Canned
whale is not likely to take the conceit
out of the Texas steer.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-19
Personal Safety in Mexico.

There is much exaggerated talk about
danger to life and dwelling in Mexico,
writes Cleveland Herald correspond
ent, and one feels little silly after hav-
ing come carefully armed and his cour-
age screwed up to the sticking point to
find that there is really no occasion.
Many blood curdling reports of high
way robbe1ies and assassination doubt
less originate in the desire of certain
foreigners to lend additional interest to
the story of their adventures. One eel
dom hears such morningreports in Mex
leo as we frequently read in the Herald
with our coffee, at bone" Man Killed
in the Fifth Ward Last Night" Mys-
teriously Murdered in the Suburbs, 1"
etc.-and such thing as having guards
in railroad train is not thought of
here, as was necessary on one Of our
western railways not long since. True,
in sparuely settled portions, far from
civilization, there is some danger, but
less than on our own frontier, for q
Mexican is too lazy even to steal, except
to satisfy his hunger. If . man or wo-
man goes about the country making an
ostentatious display of money or jewels,
no or she deserves to be robbed, every
time; but here the robbers are more
likely to be renegade Americans than
Mexicans. Time was-in earlier days,
when constant wars begot thirst for
blood, and when the country was over
run by adventurous Spaniards who val
ued human life no more than Cortez'
soldiers, who, when their dogs were
hungry and meat was scarce, cut up .
few Mexicans daily to feed them-that
travelling was less secure. On all the
stage roads remote from cities one comes
across frequent ancient crosses set up
by the wayside, telling mutely their tales
Of murder. Each has its pile of stones,
and every passer-by who is devoat
Catholic will add q small pebble to the
collection, in token that he has said q
prayer for the release from purgatory Of
the soul Of him who met q tragic death
without time for absoluton.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-19
"a Little Bit of a Chan. ,,

From the Detroit Free Press.]
II used to think it was my duty to
cut 'em with the whip, and I took salts.
faction in striking hard, but wouldn' t
strike boy now for the best thousand
dollars ever coined"
He was cRr-driver, and his attention
had been called to three or four boys
stealing ride on the rear platform.
eyes, was sort O. terror on this
route to the boys he continued sitter a
time. "Not one of the crowd could pu5
his foot on the step and get away with
out cut from the whip. Big or little,
rough or gentle, served all alike, and
if the passengers ecowled at me for lash
ing little kid Of 7 or 8, I solaced my :
self with the reflection that 1t was nv
duty"
A passenger was dropped at the cor
ner. and as the Car started up again the
driver went on:
"Well, one day when the boys both i.
cred me more than usual, I lodged
through the car and found little bit of
chap, not over years old, seated on
the lower step. lie was all bumped
over and softly crying about something
or ether. At another time I might have
felt pity, but the boys had got my mad
up and what did I do but give the little
chap cut with the lash and call out
with such a voice that off he tumbled
into the dust. I saw him rice up and
limp away, and there was something in
the look he gave me- that shan't forget
in hurry. Whoa now!"
The Car stopped to take on two ladies,
and presently the driver resumed:
"Do you know chat I felt so con-
science stricken thst kept looking for
that boy on every trip, calculating to
make up with him and secure his forgive
ness for my brutality. did not see him
again until the afternoon of the second
day."
"And what did he say ?" was asked as
the driver hesitated.
"He va in his cofin!' was the reply.
cit was his funeral procession which
stopped my car for two or three minutes.
That child was i'll when he tried to steal
his way home with me, and death was
not twenty four hours away when /
dashed him and chuckled over the way
he rolled into the street! i tell you, sir,
when I saw his coffin in the hearse, and
caught look from his mother, which
seemed to charge me with beng his
murderer, got stab at my heart that
pains me Yet, aud I wonldu't strike
another boy if the reward was to b. the
whole line and its Cutfit."