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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

WE have received the pros
pectus of the United States Demo-
cyat, which is the name of a news
paper to be published in New York
City, the first issue of which will
appear next month. 1t is to be
edited by the irrepressible "Brick"
Pomeroy, who, as everybody knows,
is a frst-class writer and newspaper
man. In politics the paper will be
Democratic, and twill be a positive
and valuable help to the election OF
Cleveland and Hendricks" We
wish it nuccess.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

H. G. Be CANAAN and Thomas
J. Dowty, representatives of the
Red River and Coast Line have
been in our midst for the last week,
procuring the signatures of our mer-
chants and planters to their con-
tracts for the coming season. With
but few exceptions onr people have
willingly signed, knowing as they
do that the above line will do, what
is right and just.
PARISH Commissioner Of the
Worlds Exposition, G. W. Bolton,
has published a letter requesting
all parties in the Parish, who con-
template exhibiting fruit Of any
kind at the Exposition, to send the
same to Mr.. Jacob Geiger, Of the
Eagle Drug Store, who has very
kindly consented to furnish alcohol
and the necessary jars to preserve
them in their natural state and ap-
psarance.
-MEssRs. Ambrose Miller anC
J. S. Brady arrived home from
their tour through the pinewoods tt
Sugartown, on Sunday. The for
mer gentleman reports the crops o
corn and cotton in the highlands a
being frst-class. He also said tina
numbers of the farmers Of that sec
ton had not, as yet, exhausted thei
last years crop of corn and cotton
, and that some of them had evtl
t cash money besides.
i The officers of the w. G. I
U. organized among the Town chi
dren on Sunday last, what is know
OF. called Band of Hope Society
R Nineteen members, mostly girl'
:, signed the pledge required, and he
0 came active members thereof.
i permanent organization was etfe'
ted by e!ecting Miss Fannie Ba7
rctt, president, Miss Marie Moor
, treasurer, and Master Robt. j. Bow
man, secretary. They are to me'
every two weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

OH Carroll Jones, who re-
sides in tho Parish of Natchitoches,
but who, as ever, has strong feel
ing for the Rapidians, is anxious
that the latter should know that
he has now the best crop prospect
be has had for years. The gentle
man who informed us Of this fact,
saws that his cotton is so high that
it will almost hide a man on horse
back. We think, to judge from
the above, that the "old MANI must
have the best crop in Louisiana.
A WOODEN box containing
about one hundred pounds Of cour-
terfeit dimes was recently unearthed
at Davenport, Indiana, by some
BOYS who we're digging around the
bank Of tho river. The box was
badly decayed aud gave evidence
of having been buried a long time
Some of the coins were dated as la
back as 1874.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

NoT1cE.-Members of the COL
ored W. G. T. U. are requested to
meet at the LIST Union Baptist
Church on Friday evening at 1880
o'clock. Business of an important
nature will como before tie meet
ing. By order of:
Mrs. G. L. ARMsrEAD,
ISRAEL THOMAS, Pres't.
Sec'ry.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

~NA~ A'NS'UA Wv I
TERMS
One copy, one year, .............2 SO
six months. observation-disclosures. l 81
Three months, ........~......... IS
Tuesday, July 18th
Town and Parish News.
SEE notice of Assessor else
where.
Hon. r. P. Hunter has gone
to Grant Parish.
jon Printing neatly executed
at this office.
WE regret to announce the
continued illness of our young
friend, Jos. Clements.
For SALE.-One Buggy Top,
with lazy back. For terms, ETC.,
apply at this Office.
SUNDAY was very warm. The
thermometer must certainly have
been in the neighborhood of 100.
Our young friend Peter Van
degar, has the thanks Of this scribe
for quantity of delicious honey.
In our next issue we shall try
and give our readers some informa-
ton regarding our proposed Chair
ty Hospital.
Mr.. II. A. Biossat, Of Boyce,
shortly expects to remove to Column
bus, Miss, whore he will in future
reside and go into business.
-LANDRErH's New Crop Of Tur-
nip Seed, Season 1884, Original
Sealed packages, at soc. pound
For Sale OF the Eagle Drug Store
For SALE.-A house and eight
acres of land, all under fence, ter
sheep and three fat hogs, to be sole
by the. Sisters of Mercy, Pineyillt
Church. Terms, Cash.
ENGINE AND SAW MILL Fol
SALE.-Engine IA inch cylinder
three feet stroke; two boilers, Al
inches, "a feet long. Lee & Levitt
Saw Mill. Iron frame, top saw.
e. ScHMALINsKI.
Mr.. Emile Brosset and Mrs
Julius Glatt arrived here on Sun
day nights tlain from their hon
in Natchitoches Parish. They ar
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. 3
Racial.
MASTER Richard FL. Cooke
rifle claims the honor of havin
purchased the first Democrat
badge sold in the Parish this can
paign. Dick predicts an ove1
whelming victory for Clevelan
and Hendricks.
NoTIcE.-Notice is hereby give
that the assessment of property {
Rapides Parish lis completed, al
will be open for inspection and COZ
rection, at my Office in the Tow
of Alexandria, until the 18th da
of August. JAS. ANDREWS,
Assesso
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

jon Printing neatly executed
at this office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

Hon. R. P. Hunter has gone
to Grant Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

AN old colored woman named
Hester Carr, residing in the lower
suburbs of Alexandria, died very
suddenly on Saturday last. 1t was
supposed that she had heart dis
ease. Her funeral on Sunday was
largely attended, plainly showing
the estimation in which she was re-
garded by members of her race
-rTHE proof of the pudding is
in the eating" so says the old
adage, and so the proof of the val
ue of a medicine is the opinion OF
those who have used it. Ihos'
Bass, ST., steelville, says, Il have
used Prickly Ash Bitters in my
family for 2 years for ailments OF
the kidneys, liver and bowels, and
find there is no remedy equal to it
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

WE regret to announce the
continued illness of our young
friend, Jos. Clements.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29
Town and Parish News.

SEE notice of Assessor else
where.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

Our young friend Peter Van
degar, has the thanks of this scribe
for a quantity of delicious honey.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

In our next issue we shall try
and give our readers some informa-
ton regarding our proposed CHAIR
fy Hospital.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

For SALE.-One Buggy Top,
with lazy back. For terms, etc.,
apply at this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

SUNDAY was very warm. The
thermometer must certainly have
been in the neighhorhood of 100.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

NoT1cE.-Notice is hereby given
that the assessment of property Of
Rapides Parish lis completed, and
will be open for inspection and cor
rection, at my Office in the Town
Of Alexandria, until the 18th day
of August. JAS. ANDREWS,
Assessor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

Mr.. Emile Brosset and Mrs.
Julius Glatt arrived here on Sun
day nights tlain from their home
in Natchitoches Parish. They are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Racial.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

Mr.. H. A. Biossat, Of Boyce,
shortly expects to remove to Colum-
bus, Miss, whore he will in future
reside and go into business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

For sALE.-A house and eight
acres of land, all under fence, ten
sheep and three fat hogs, to be sold
by the Sisters of Mercy, Pineyille
Church. Terms, Cash. 80
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

-LANDRErH's New Crop of Tur-
nip Seed, Season 1884, Original
Sealed packages, at soc. per pound
For Sale OF the Eagle Drug Store
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

ENGINE AND SAW Null FOR
SALE.-Engine IA inch cylinder,
three feet stroke; two boilers, 40
inches, "a feet long. Lee 4 Levitt
Saw Mill. Iron frame, top saw.
e. SCHMAL1NsKI.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-07-29

MASTER Richard FL. Cooke
rifle claims the honor Of having
purchased the first Democratic
badge sold in the Parish this cam
paign, Dick predicts an over
whelming victory for Cleveland
and Hendricks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
1HE .IsUNy SUNDAY lfXYs . n, .siUyl.

q me Sonata appropriAsihs ttsSS0o hf pro!
vidlas tAs Naaiosal Guard with ~ unliorns
mentioasd h Ne Ailitasy Ode Of 1885, The
acceptance Of that eods We In fast equiva-
lent 10 pledge that The uniferuns should b.
provided. end even without this implied
promise the HtAte uniform ought 70 be farA
nished. No National 0usrtisvnan who 1ives
his time and services TO the STATE ought 70
be any longer deprived Of this uniform.
which 10 necessary for the comfort ana Will.
being OF many organizations, and should
be supplied with prornptness and willing
ness that will make II . source Of pride 70
the weArer. Several regiments have already
received and used II; and there 10 no good
reason why Ill should not ct once enjoy its
benefits.
Since the militia laws Of the State now
call for these uniforms, and are based on the
superstition that they are provided. and since
the efficiency Of tho troops will be greatly
increased by them, tho funds necessary for
furnishing them should be appropriated With.
out further delay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
A Triple Report.

There are seven members OF the Senate
Committee on Cities, which has been inves-
tigating the Department Of Public Works.
four Republicans and three Democrats. The
probability Is that these gentlemen will
never agree.
Mr. GIBBS, the Republican Chairman,
wanted to adopt the extravagant report pre-
pared by Mr.. WHTTRIDGR tho counsel to
the committee, but, as our esteemed contem-
porary the NeW York Times truly observes:
mo four men out Of the seven members OF
the committee were willing to accept the
report as fair statement Of the deductions
to be made from the evidence" One Repub-
lican, Mr.. DAGaBTT, has had fairness enough
to take this course, although o Democratic
officer is under investigation. He will prob
ably submit a report Of his own. and there
will be two other reports signed by three
members each-none Of them as severe,
however. as Mr.. WHTRIDaE would wish.
We do not feel ourselves constrained to
praise Mr.. ALBERT DAaaKrr every day In
tho week, but he deserves respect for re-
sisting the attempts which have been made
to dragon him into signing the wH1TRIDaE
report.
The outcome Of this Investigation in such
. disagreement indicates, at all events, that
the proof Of any great and glaring abuses In
the Department Of Public Works can hardly
be vsry plain. though there Is doubtless album.
dsnt room for reform in many Of Ito methods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11

The usual cold spell In the beginning Of
May has been we'll marked again this year.
There appears 10 DO nothing TO bear out the
theory which has been advanced that this an
nually recurring phenomenon OF the weather 10
due to cloud Of metaors passing between the
earth and the sun. and yet. a. II apparently
occurs with much regularity all over the
northern hemisphere. some general cause
must be At work to produce It But while
meteorologists ore trying to And tho cause.
people who. deceived BY the almost summer
warmth OF week or ten days ago. let the fires
60 out In their houses will DO likely next
spring to remember their experience and look
upon the weather Of the Arst half Of May as too
changeable to be trusted. Ordinarily New
Workers. enjoy few OF the delights Of spring be-
fore the summer OF tho almanaos 10 close upon
them. The astronomical division OF the sea-
sons. which prolongs spring until the 21st Of
June. Is moro In accordance with nature. at
least In this latitude.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
sHREWD WORK FOR ARTHUR.
The blaine Asa Outgenerailed In Nsbsasks
In Spite OF their Numbers.

The blaine Asa OaiEensrailsd In Nsbrsska
Ia Spite OF their Numbers.
OMAHA, May GA careful personal can
vass OF the ten delegates chosen to represent
Nebraska In the National Republican Conven-
ton makes It clear that tho Blaine men have
been outgeneralled. Tho State is undoubtedly
for Blaine. as were the delegates chosen to the
district and State Conventions. and 80 the
friends Of the Plumed knight are sending out
word that at least eight OF Nebraska's ten
votes will be cast for him.
The Arthur managers have pursued q quiet
but ehsctive course: By skiful work they pre-
vented any OF the Conventions from instruct.
ing for Blaine. They wont further and secured
the election OF at least four pronounced Arthur
choice. The sincere Arthur delegates are Reed.
Mathewson. Mccall. and HarwOOd. Scott who
studied law with Postma General Gresham.
says he will cast a complimentary vote or two
for that gentleman and then settle down on
aS Hove h. K sGns to chcaSo 70
tie TO-" OF the other delexates Brooks Jensen.
and Burton will vote for Blaine. but as they
are light weights. they may be whipped into
the traces. ,Thnrston 10 ostensibly q Blaine
portnnity., The plan Of sstion decided upon
OF the delegation. He will start the vote for
Arthur. and. being followed by. Reed. Mathew
probable thai The rest vii ike Howe want to
catch on before 1t 10 too late.
at Lincoln on the Dad The indications now are
that James =. Boyd Of Donglss, Z. Sterling
e. # 60: 81 Ind Srs Ct
They are all able men, and solid for Tildcn a.
Presidential candidate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
a New Zealand Kiss 60 Visit England.
Prom az London Daily Ee,os, Aprtl %.

England 10 to be visited by Tawhiao, the
great Maori King. It 10 also expected that his
from the north and south OF the Maori country.
King Tawhiao Is not quite satisfied with the
encroachment In and incurslon to his country
the Maori country are occasionally made. and
eyes.
Tawhiao was In Auckland at latest accounts,
together with his son aud other notable Ma
oris, The visit OF Tawhiao to Auckland was
70 enable him to undertake the journey. A
banquet was given 70 the monarch and his fol-
!owins p Auckland, and IN replying to the
other things. that. although his face IVES blaci,
Pc hspft was hks jasper. He also said tbat I'll
sseosid ns placed on the same footins. Whether
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11

h Tsws (Asssssa - DSsssss-osaasssl
Dssh ESQ Dawss mavS . Eallss9 0sA

r. sws Sssss,se :, p,ssss,-ss.assss
ssss ess se~s ~ -
wAssnuros. Nay ia.-,Is ~: ~ :Ss &c =,
hat the decision In the OTsrraii.Paui con.
tested election cas-. could b postponed DAY
dali men and o'Fsrrali with the Morrison men.
olinsd to engage In any such sharp pssetice.
NnndrsS So"tor. hsiorStnS "a IN Amsrican
Medical asH Associates. Their n..tias We vsr,
successful. All the biz medicine men were
hers M. ,s.,,srs v,srs hsld In .he Consrs.
sstiona, ehurch. and "A dirersns oIsrrymsn
every day prayed for the doctors. but not .
nravsr vss msSa So-<he NOR natienta. The
pNsss. W. 80. AZ" .ss.n.,o.
Tussday night With the Marine Band and
moOriNcant 6ovar dacoration. Aftarvard
.s.. v. y. .S o" az" "".o,. ,..na,.S =.
, m went 70 sne Blanc mans,on ocsaplsa "
th.v indr,.ss In ,ohss.r s.i.d and ,cs srssm
PATE az yo1 erGs and terrnpan. ena eN 1anner
%ealss! pro,s.sion. ssa vent sS%: 70 s.s 70 j!
dietary m9deratlon. Aastinenoe q . curative
eHent sSa % on; hsy Msrs m ruSo , SaIeI
reception. e dld th9 two Conneceicut Senatofs
sna Comma'sslonet t2psinS. Iney ate nve mSo n,
dSy. npd coope1 tnemseives up IN room
IA the sss.ss i.i!i nss Out sSd sscoSsiiistions
are the ORDER q the Gay. senntor BECK. MO
has 4 propensity 70 quarrel VIII hypccrifes
Hna tne Snco gpid nsd nstie HI WIN Mss Mss
diyerting: Senator Beck ts 9 strSng man; but
nuoctrinSsitS IN pOnucss a1a pontls1i mOrS S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
Gen. Grant as q Victim.

Why does man who has an ample for
tune. sufficient to support him In case and
dignity Tor the rest Of his life, become
saember Of q firm Of stock brokers whose
shlei business is speculation in stocks2
the general stock Of wealth In the world, but
BY getting away from other people money
which they would prefer to keep.
: II the firm, which lie has bolstercd up by
his distinguished name 80 that 1t acquired Q
soahdence It never deserved, comes to dis
graceful end In It's gambling career, and he
loses largely by its failure, why should dc
receive an annuity Of SlS. 900 year from the
Treasury Of the United States. by being
placed on tho retired list Of the army as Gen.
ersl with full pay3
r II because he has failed In 0 business
which he we'll knew to be simply gambling
BY Wholesale, and no has only quarter Of q
million dollars left, in the GEORGE JONES
trust fund. the principal and income Of
which are absolutely secure3
We would not object to any proper legisla-
tion by which Congress even At this late
day might once more appropriately recog-
nise the great value OF Gen. GRANTS
military services to his country, but we
cannot approve an appropriation Of the
public money as q pretended recognition
Of those services, when its true purpose Is to
salve over the pecuniary wounds occasioned
by his recent losses in Wall street-losses
which he would never have incurred II he
had been contented with modest wealth and
had not sought to increase 1t at the expense
Of others by gambling methods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
The National Guard Uniform.

The snowy and unsuitable garments In
which militia are ordinarily won't to array
themselves have long been the subject OF
ridicule. In our own country this evil was
greatly increased many years ago, when vol
unteer organizations began to take the place
Of the militia contemplated by the Constitu-
tion; for then the very fact that these organ
izations paid their own expenses seemed to
give them q certain claim to array them
selves In any startling or gorgeous costumes
they might fancy In addition, the very de-
sire Of the rival bodies to Guido each other In
splendor OF apparel, or. at any rate. to obtain
for each peculiar and distinctive uniform,
aparade, all the hues Of the rainbow, 20 that
no two regiments in the same brigade, and
sometimes no two companies in the Same
regiment. were clothed alike.
Experience Of actual service In the civil
war NO doubt diminished this evil. but 1t did
not wholly remove It; and when the modern
movement for militia reform began, 1t be-
came evident that one Of the FIRST aims
should be to procure service dress for all
the troops Of tho same State. In New York
tho difficulty Of settling upon Q uniform
which should be at once comfortable, neat,
handsome. and lasting was great; but It was
overcome. and dress admitted to DO suit
able was procured. Now It only remains to
provide tho funds for purchasing . full
supply Of these uniforms Gen. W. T. sHRR-
MAN, in his recent letter relating to the Mis-
souri, militia, says that ut 10 simply dis
grace that young men, generally poor.
should be expected to form military organi-
zstiopa f,,vniah thoir ovvn arr,o rfha and mi.
forms, and subject themselves to restraint
and discipline, to be used ct the pleasure OF
the State authorities." II the State Is to have
the benefit Of their services, II should pro-
vide them with suitable uniform.
In this State bin has already paced the
Assembly. spd pov svaits the copcvEysncs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11

check she teAdesSy among ffote6tants 10
disre9ard the public woruhip Of Con.
That tendency b now strong and increas.
Ing In al tho centres whore proteetantism
has been most powerful n the pest. It 10
especially marked In New Eaxland, and per-
haps most Of al among the Congregation
alists themselves. Tue rituAiistic churches
are more successful In attracting the public.
and. tho Methodists Are apparently still
prosperine In New England; but tho Church
Of tho Puritans 10 falling behind there and
elsewhere. The Presbyberiaas, too, seem TO
DO suffering throughout the country from
detection 10 the EpisoUpaliaus.
Would u not, therefore. bs profitable for
the Congregational Cub ct Ne next meeting
to consider what ere the causes Of tho decline
Of religious faith aad devotion TO religious
ceremonies among the descendants Of the
men who used 10 be strictest in religious re-
quiremepts, and most severe in enforcing
the observance Of The Christian sabbath
Just now the pendulum SCENE To be swing
ing very fer the other way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
Churchgoing.

At . recent monthly meeting Of the Con-
greg~tional Club. tho subject under discus-
sion was how to get people TO 90 to church.
The Rev. A. F. SCHAUHYKR, who introduced
the subject, however, read IN address ION
the best method Of reaching tho non-chureh-
going classes" az II there were distinct
Glasses Of the community who kept away
from church on Sunday.
More than one-half Of the whole popula-
tion fail to attend religious services, and
among these deiinquents arc people Of all
kinds and conditions. More especially,
they are probably Of Protestant anteosdents.
We SEQ that tho Roman Catholic churches
are uniformly crowded ct every service, and
- last ~ more are built they attract great
congregations. Few Of the Protestant
churches, however, are ever full.
The subject. therefore, to which the Con-
gresational Club should have given it, st.
tention 70 the more specific one Of how -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11

1t Is Of the utmost Importance that the dis
tribution Of the now water supply should be
made after due consideration Of tho necessities
OF the Fire Department. and that tho mistakes
OF the past should not be repeated. Expert
encs has shown that sections Of tho city in
which property Of immense value 10 located
are at times almost destitute Of water. and
that when It does flow the pressure at the
hydrants Ia inadequate. The low Of water in
the pipes Is regulated by food gates not under
the control Of the Fire Department.
A few months ngo a IRE broke out in East
street. Whom tho engines arrived no water
could bo procured. as the gate was shut down.
An hour and ten minutes elapsed before It was
opened. Meantime t225. 900 worth Of property
had been destroyed.
The Fire Department depends for It's success
on its ability to extinguIsh fires and protect
livos and property. A plentiful supply Of water
should always BE- In readiness for use. and In
quantity largo enough for all emergencies.
Tho Fire Commissioners are thoroughly
familiar with the sections where the greatest
danger from IRE exists. and whore An increased
supply OF water is required. They know the
workings and necessities Of the force. and tho
President Of the Department a. its official
head. is therefore eminently qualified TO act as
Its representative on the Croton AQueduct
Commission. In Rochester. Detroit. and sew
eral other cities the Fire Department is given
voice In tho regulation Of the supply OF water.