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The Mineral argus., 1884-02-14

1t is thougt that early spring will
witness blood shed in the Ceur d.
Alenes, as the Original locators staked
their claims to include 20 acres, and
during their absence new corners have
relocated all the old claims, cutting
up the 2o-acre lots into claips of 800
feet extending across the gulch, from
rim TO rim. Practical experienced
miners would not be guilty of such an
act, and the present claimants will
find they have got men of nerve
with right on their side to deal with
upon their return. From all accounts
We believe the Occur d. Alcne excite
ment is a great boom scheme that will
result IN the enrichment of a veay few
and the poverty of nine-tenths of all
who go or are there.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-14

Delegate Maginnis will introduce a
bill for &he joint admission of Dakota
and Montana to statehood, as 500 as
the constitutional convention has fin
ished its work.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-14

John A. Logan's o stands next to
the lowest in his class of fifty, at West
Point.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16

large majority and so handsome gain
in each as to make the result foregone
conclusion The majority given yester-
day can only be approximated as yet, but
the indications are now infallible that the
vote has crept up to even considerably
more than was anticipated. and shows a
heavy gain. The result is shown by con-
gressional districts which have been
placed as follows by the democratic state
committee from official, semi official, and
estimated returns:
First District-democrat majority,
300; gain 2, 100.
Second District-democratic Majority,
2,700; gain, 2,450.
Third District-democra majority.
400; gain LOGO.
Fourth District-democratic majority,
/ 800; gain, $50.
The majority in the state will reach
nearly $1,000, but the entire vote will not
be received for several days. Large gains
are reported in nearly every county, but
the most conspicuous feature of the re
turns is the complete redemption of the
1st or Metropolitan district. Gen. Gaff
carried it by 1900 in 1882, and it has
now wheeled over to the democrats, Civ.
ing an average democratic majority of
1000 CATS defeat by Judge Brannon
is now absolutely certain, and the state
will return solid delegation of demo =
Gratis to congress. In the legislature just
elected the democrats will have a good
working majority in both houses. The
fusion will lose the republicans abou,
eleven members, which loss will not be
appreciable. The total result is hailed as
a sweeping victory by the democrats, and
bontires are glowing tonight in the moun>
tains in every direction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
THE SLAUGHTERED ONES.
List of People Killed and Injured
on Election Day in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Oct l6.-Both the Democratic
and Republican press agree that Tuesday,
election in Cincinnati was the bloodieSt ever
held here.
The following is a list of those killed and
injured in the outbreak: Albert
Russell, killed; Joe Lowry, shot in the spine,
fatally; Bridget Hughes, struck in the breast
with a boulder, dangerously hurt; John
Murphy, shot in the stomach, flesh wound !;
Andrew Bennett, colored, shot in the side,
not dangerous; John Dalton, shot in the leg
not dangerous; Sam Taylor, colored, shot in
the side, serious; Mike German, policeman,
shot in the back, dangerous; Henry Sher-
lock, policeman, shot in the back, dangerous;
Henry Brown, colored, shot in the abdomen,
fatally
The last three were wounded in an affray
at the corner Of Sixth and Freeman streets
late at night. Between fifty and 100 took
part i'll the fight which grew out of the at
tempt of German to arrest a negro. German
was shot in the back by an unknown person,
and Il general fusillade followed, III which a
hundred shots were fired. The riot alarm
was sounded, and the disturbance was
quelle after the two policemen and Brown
had been shot
The collection of weapons captured on
wide-mouth bulldog to the tiny 22-calibre
lie 81 ie by side, and clubs of all varieties and
lengths lay in prOmiscuous heap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
THE TROY HORROR.
testlmony of Young Hendershot Be.
fore the Magistrate.
PROBABILITY That His Father and
brother Are Innocent of Conn
plteity In the Unnatural
Crime,

JASPER, Ind, Oct. 16 The Hendershot
mufier still forms a subject of intense inter
est here As stated in these dispatches
Marion Hendershot, the youngest son, was
hung by mob at Troy Friday night last
1t was alSo stated that the father and other
brother were participants in the crime, but
subsequent events seem to show that the act
was Marion's alone.
The facts of his trial before a magistrate,
ms confession and subsequent hanging
are as follows; He was brought into Troy
thursday morning and arraigned before a
magistrate, and after a severe ordeal of
questions he made full confession that he
Killed his mother cut off her head with an
ak, stripped off her clothing, threw the
BODY INTO the cistern, and hid the head
IN thicket not far from the barn He
claimed that the killing was accidental; that
when they arrived at the barn. which stands
on the bluff back of Troy, they had con
cluded to stop there until morning; that
they had spread quilt on the hay and pre-
pared for sleeping, and while making this
preparation his pistol was accidentally dis
charged killing his mother. In the excite
ment Of the moment he determined to prevent
Identification of the body by cutting off the
head, stripping it of clothing, and throwing
IL INTO the cistem In his sworn statement
he entirely exonerated his father and brother
OF any completely in the killing of his mother
BY this time an immense crowd had assem-
about the magistrates office, and when the
court decided that the Hendershots, should
be taken to Cannelton Jail and held
for the next term of court, the peo
should not be taken over, but allowed
the officers to remove the father and other
son On Friday night about 10 o'clock an
organized mob of several hundred broke in
the doors of the Troy Jail and took Marion
Henderson, to the farm where the murder
was committed, and after mock trial sus-
pended him from beam half dozen times.
They lowered him to extort some
| further confession from him, but he
ass hted that his confession at the
trial was true, but after repeated
suspensions lie made an incoherent statement
that his father and brother were implicated
but this is not given much credence as he
was scarcely alive, and possibly he was actu-
ated by hope that such statement might
| lead to a respite
Mr.. Stilwe Il Hendershot, the father, is man
Of rather more than ordinary intelligence, is
over 60 years old, and has been a resident Of
| southern Indiana the most of the time for
the past forty years. People who have
known him for twenty or thirty years say
| that ne is prominent and respected member
of the Christian OF Campbellite church, his
wife also being prominent in that church
and that in business affairs he was honest
and trustworthy. There is mystery SUI
rounding this case that has not yet been un
raveled,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
THE FRENcHMAN'S REVENGE.
Chinese FadIy Beaten-Three Thou
sand Killed.

PARIS, Oct 16.-Gen De Lisle telegraphs
from Chu on the upper Loochuan as follows;
Sol. Donner after a brilliant engagement
on Friday carried the heights commanding
the fortress of Chu, forming the approach to
the Chinese camp, which was defended by
casemated forts The Chinese forces
wers very large and their loss during the
engagement heavy. On saturday they at
tempted to assume the offensive, but our ar
tillary strewed the ground with Chinese
bodies After losing their positions the Chi
ne,e fled toward Lang Son, halting near
Phutwong and Khauh. The French loss was
twenty killed (one officer, and ninety
wounded. Two officers we're wounded. Our
troops were animated with the greatest
ardor The Chinese engaged were a part OF
the best troops of the empire and were per
fectly armed They man1uvered in European
style. The Chinese losses were 5000 Killed,
including their chief commander"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
Origin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine of
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal" or"An-
drews" Pearl top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
Two More Mortally Wounded.

CINCINNATI, Oct l6A desperate affray
occurred in the negro locality known as Buck
town at 10 H. m between two colOred men,
George Swan and James Kelly, in which
both will probably lose their lives Kelly
held Democratic tickets at the polls Tuesday,
which incurred the enmity of Swan, who
was deputy United States marshal. The
men met Wednesday morning, and after n
few words Swan drew his revolver and fired
at Kelly, who at the same moment made a
lulge at Swan with knife. Both men are
nrubably mOrtaIly wounded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
OUR
Waterbury Watches and Clocks

Are doing wonders and our offerings simply miraculous
People from and far the prices of our goods
sstonish them and our Watches and Clocks delight
them. We venture the assertion that not "a sin
gle dissatisfied customer has left our place
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16

New York, Oct 16-The Mann boudoir
car, Estelka Gerster has been prepared to
convey Gen Butler and ex-senator Grady on
their campaign tour through this state. The
fittings are very elegant Victuals and re-
freshments are not wanting. French cook,
several walters, two porters and his own valet
accompany the general
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 15,-Returns
from Yesterdays election come in slowly,
but it may be seen that the democrats
have secured remarkable victory. The
congressional election does not come off
until Nov. 4, but the returns indicate so
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16
French Cham bers Convened.

PARIS, Oct. 16-The French chambers
convened Tuesday. The government at once
introduced a demand for q credit of lo,S00,.
900 francs for the expense of the campaign
in Tonquin. The measure was referred to
eommittea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16

The cultivation of mushrooms is recon-
mended as profitable employment for the
poor. They need no Light, and can be grown
in box as well as anywhere else.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-16

TORONTO, Oct. 16.-The statement tele'
graphed from London that Canada has
offered men and money to the Cape colonies
to sustain them in the struggle with the
Beers, is news to the Canadians. No such
offer has ever been made public here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
i Registration Books will be open
at the following places on the dates
opposite each, for the purpose Of
registering all unregistered citizens
of Rapides Parish, and also t"
change the voting places of voters
when it is desired:
Alexandria: February l8 t" 23d.
Cheneyv,lle: February 25, 26.
Lecomte: February 81 and %.
Weems: February %, March |.
Tramway: March 6 and Z.
Poland March 8.
Borland's: March 10.
Holloway's Prairie: March IL.
Big Island: March II.
Bells: March ID.
Labat's: March IA.
Randolph's : March Is.
Calhoon's: March 10.
Westport: March 90.
Hammock Church. March 81.
Hineston March %.
Union Church: March "a.
Horns: March 25.
Deloach's: March ~.
Red Store March %, 90.
Rapides: March 81, April 1.
Pineville: April 2, 3 and 4.
After which time the books will
be kept open in Alexandria until
the 18th day Of April.
| JAMES ANDREWS,
Jan. 80. Registrar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE
Two surgeons from this old estab-
lished and widely known SInstitute
of Atlanta, Ga, and Indianapolis,
Ind.," will make special and linn
tied visit to Alexandria, La, on
March 18th, 1854, stopping at the
Exchange Hotel. They will bring
surgical and mechanical appliances,
best French artificial eyes, and
everything necessary for the treat
ment eff accepted cases.
They treat no one unless there is
an undoubted prospect Of great i'm.
provement or complete restoration
Deformities of every description:
including Club Feet, Diseases o.
the Hip, Spine and Joints, Paral
ysis, Piles, Fistula, Catarrh, Fe
male and Private Diseases, Disea
SEES of the Eye and Ear, Chronic
Diseases, ETC., treated.
Come early, as the visit is lin
tied to the time stated. For circu
lars and full particulars, address
National Surgical Institute, Allan
ia, Georgia
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

CERr1F1cATE-We do hereby GER
tify that we supervise the arrange
ments for. all tho monthly and semi
annual drawings Of the Louisiana
State Lottery Co.. and in person
manage and control the Drawings
themselves, and the same are con-
Quoted with honesty, fairness and
in good faith toward all parties.--
We authorize the Company to use
this certificate, with fac.similes OF
our signatures attached, in its ad
vertisements.
G. r. BEAUREGARD,
]. A. EARLY.
Applications for rates to clubs
should be made only to the office OF
the company in New Orleans.
For further information write
clearly, giving full address.
Remit by Postal Note, American
Express Order, New York Exchange
or draft on New Orleans.
| Letters with Currency invariably
by Express. We pay Express char
ges on all sums Of SIS or upwards
Address, NJ. A. DAUPHIN, New
Orleans, La.
Address Registered Letters and
make Money Orders payable to New
| Orleans National Bank, New Or
leans, La.
! General Agents, Alexandria, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

May Henry Hilton and Miss
Hannah Ralden are to be married
this after1l bn in Pineville at 4:3o
O'Clock, at NJ. Qlivet Chapel. Rev.
Herman 8. dncan will perform
he marriage ceremony.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

-FoR the prompt and certain
cure of erysipelas, use Ayers Sarsa-
parilla, which is the specific endors-
ed by the most eminent medical au-
tloritics.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

-REDUCTEoNs in fare have been
made on the I Morgan road for all
who wish to JtIisit New Orleans, and
witness the g1pfand pageant of Mardi
Gras. Tickle is for the round t1ip
will be sold s. for s7.s5, good to re-
turn on until. March I'd.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

Mas. G. Hustmyre visited her
son Frank at Grand Coteau, on
Sunday last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

BY the use of Buckingham's
Dive, the whiskers may be easily
made a permanent, natural brown
or black, as desired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19
La. - il.
This is the only Chartered Lottery Of
aaay State.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years
by the Legislature for Educational
and Charitable purposes with a
Capital of 81, 100000, to which a
reserve fund of over $55O,OOO has
since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote
it's franchise was made Il part OF
the present State Constitution,-
December 2, A. D. 1879.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

The Red River 4 Coast Line
steamer, Yazoo Valley, will leave
New Orleans tomorrow passing by
here on Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

BRO. Goodwin, of the Colfax
Chronicle was in Town on a bust
visit yesterday, and paid our sane
tum a visit.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

BELOW we publish full list
of the different Post-ofices in the
Parish, furnished us by Deputy
Postmaster Buddenbrock:
Mooreland, Lecomte, Lamourie
Bridge, Loyd's, Cheneyville, Co.
tile, Crane, Babb's Bridge, Bis
marck, Hineston, Milford, Poland,
Pineville, Alexandria.
Mail matter for Westport all goes
to Sugar Town.
The Rural Normal Institute
for males and females, is the name
of a new school that is to be shortly
started at Babb's Bridge, in this
Parish, about 20 miles from Alex
andria. The first annual term will
open on Monday, March 3, 1884,
and continue ten calendar months.
Mr.. w. H. Baldwin is Principal,
aud Messrs. Hadley Dyer, II. P.
Peninger, J. NJ. Pringle, d. H.
Willis, S. Mallet, constitute the
Board of Trustees.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

-IRv1Nti4 & Monroe, butchers
here, have /, closed business. They
intend goills'g to Thibodeauxville.
We CONNIE, = nd them to the people of
that sectional, and bespeak for them
a goodly shi ire of the patronage OF
the people. ,s,of that part of the State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19
Town and Par ish News.

ROBINS are plentiful in the
fields and pastures.
MISS Tanner, of Evergreen, is
here in Town, on a visit to relatives.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

You can get the best five cent
cent cigar at Nathan Mayors Cigar
Store in Town. Give him a call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

E. We'll pays the highest cash
price for coal oil and whisky barrels.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

SOMETIME ago there were two
gentlemen setting on the sidewalk
in our Town. One of them felt in
his pocket for match to light his
pipe. The other took one from his
match safe, and presented it to him.
No. l accepted it, and drew his
knife from his pocket, split the
match, lightd his pipe, and returned
the other half No. 2, saying that
during the War, when matches were
scarce, he made as many as three OF
one match. Ever since No. 2 has
been looking for more matches.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19
A Splendid Opportunity to WIN A
FORTUNE.

Its Grand Single Number Draw
ing will take place monthly. 1t
mever scales or postpones. Look at
the following distribution:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

-HENlhr Brager, an experienced
gardenert is DESTROYS of obtaining a
situation.n He is ready to furnish
test monlsals from gentlemen in New
orloans, hfor whom he has worked.
Vii work. by the day or week on
cas- 'amhs. Is first-class hand
at Set 81 OFT or trimming flowers
ane 'es " other particulars
APP MS flee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

The Yazoo Valley passed down
yesterday lrsaorning, having aboard
Il732 bales oif cotton, 1874 sacks of
seed, 666 Sacks oil cake and 100
barrels oil. I The Whisper passed
Up at 2 O'clock in the afternoon
\ few hours Slater the Jesse K. Bell
md Keokuk aFcame up.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-19

Deen LOOKING lol Aolo niatcno0'
LIST of letters remaining in
the Post-office at Alexandria, La,
for the week ending Saturday, Feb.
ruary 10th:
Brooks, Miss E.. Babbon, Mrs. S.
Grafton, Mrs. A. Chambers, Wyatt
Cooper, j. B. Fleming, w. K.
Grass, Shepard Griffin, Mrs. ).
Heyman, Jacob Harris, Willie
Lee, James r. Lyon, Ed. p. C.
Maran, Mrs. A. Maple, Mrs. L.
Mourne, VIM. p Miles, Hurst
Newton, Miss H. Powers, Stepaen
Rogelis, R. B. Sleet, Mrs. l..
Thomas, Mrs Sue Thompson, A. w
Taylor, Il. j. Wilson, Mrs. j.
SINCE the breaking of the
'sDam" at the Red Store, on Bayou
Rapldes, the water has bcen run
ming both ways-commencing or di-
viding at point near Frank IT,
Meals, the water does not remain
in the Bayou as long as previous to
it's breaking-and the plantations
above and below are less apt to be
flooded by rains. There is also a
constant current in the Bayou
which will, no doubt, benefit the
health of the citizens living on it
besides giving them clearer ano
fresher water. The loss of the
ttDam" is quite serious drawback
to those living on the Hills, bu
truly can it be said, ut is ill win'
that blows no body good"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-05-07
OId.Fashioned Mothers.

Thank God, some of us have old-fash-
Toned mothers, says an exchange. Not
woman Of the period, enameled and
painted, with her great chignon, her
curls and hustle, whose white, jeweled
hands never felt the clasp of baby fingers /;
but dear, old-fashioned, sweet-voiced
mother, with eyes in whose clear depths
the love-light shone, and brown hair Just
threaded with silver, lying smooth upon
her faded cheek. Those dear hands,
worn with toll, gently guided our totter-
ing steps in childhood, and smoothed our
pillow in sickness, or reaching out to us
in yearning tenderness. Blessed is the
memory of an old-fashioned mother 1t
floats to us now, like the beau
tiful perfume from some wooded bios
SONS. The music of other voices may be
lost, but the entranciug memory of hers
will echo in our souls forever. Other
faces may fade away and be forgotten,
but hers will shine on. When in the
fitful pause of business life our feet wan
der back to the old homestead, and,
crossing the well-worn threshold, stand
once more in the room so hallowed by
her presence, how the feeling of child
hood, innocence and dependence comes
over us, and we kneel down in the molten
sunshine, streaming through the open
window-just where long years ago we
knelt by our mothers knee, lisping, "Our
Father" How many times, when the
tempter lured us on, has memory of those
sacred hours, that mothers words, her
faith and prayers, saved us from plung-
ing into the deep abyss of sin. Years
have filed great drifts between her and
US, but they have not hidden from our
sight the glory of her pure, unsel6sh
! love.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-05-07

scenery grows fat and uninteresting, and
its breadth much broken and inter
spersed with sand banks and mud flats.
On many of these islets may be seen
swarms Of aquatic birds, dressed in their
bright eastern plumage, which, at the
'nugga's', too near approach, break up
their meditative parliament with babel
of noise and wings. Crocodiles and
hippopotami, too, which have hitherto
been more or less rare, become quite
common. For more than hundred
miles this low-lying scenery continues,
until our "nugga" moors by the banks OF
Shendy, through which pass all the
caravans of Sennaar, Darfour and kor-
dofan, on their road TO SuaNm and the
Red sea. Shcndy is also renowned as
the place where Ismail Pasha, the son OF
the great Mehemet ALI was assassinated
in 1921, and the town was, in reprisal,
raced to the ground by the Egyptians.