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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
The White Sewing Machine for
sale at Ferguson & Schnack's.
DEATH OF DIR. r. II. CARNAL.

DEATH OF DIR. r. II. CARNAL-
BY tho death of this most estimable
and christian gentlemen, which occur
red at the Chickama plantation near
Lecomte, on Friday night last, at 10
o'clock, Rapides loses one of her best
citizens and foremost planters, and his
own community an ornament of which
they might we'll be proud. The de-
ceased was a native of the Parish, and
at the time of his death was Sc years
of age. He graduated at the Jefer-
son Medical College of Philadelphia,
but never practiced in that line, pre-
ferring no doubt the humber walks Of
life. His was noble and generous
disposition, and meath his breast
throbbed the best Of hearts. His
death has caused q vacancy which
will not be easily filled. He leaves
q sorrowing wife and children to weep
and mourn Ger his death. A good
man has gone; peace to his ashes!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
A Gallant Act.

The following extract is taken from
the Baltimore SIN. The hero, Lient.
Clarke, is native of this Parish. His
mother is sister of our fellow parish
Toner, H. A. Boyce. Mr.. Powhattan
Clarke moved with his family to Vir-
ginia a few years ago:
IA correspondent writes to Harper's
Weekly concerning an act Of bravery
which, he says, ''in any nation under the
sun but the United States would be fifty
rewarded" He says-''rroop X, of the
United States Tenth Cavalry, a regiment
of colorcd men, but with white officers,
while scouting in the Sierra Pinitas Or
Little Pine mountains, in Sonora, Mexico,
came upon a band Of hostile Apaches,
strongly posted upon an open plateau. In
the resulting skirmish one man was killed
and another seriously wounded. AS Cor
poral Scott, the wounded man, fell to the
ground, Lieut.. POwhattan II. Clarke, the
second in command, rushed forward
through a heavy fire, took the corporal in
his arms and carried him out of the line
Of battle to place Of comparative safety.
Germany, France, England or any other
foreign nation wards its heroes with cross
es, ribbons and stars; but our Republic, in
it's Puritan simplicity, thinks All honora-
BILE mention in orders amply sufficient,
and seldom grants even that. have not
the slightest desire to see any order of no
bility instituted in the United States, but
so long as war lasts and brave deeds arc
told in song and story, so long will such
decorations rs are mentioned above I'M
prove the morale and increase the esprit of
an army, whether that army belongs to a
foreign power or our own Republic."-
This exploit of a Southern soldier risking
his own life to save that of a colored com
rade, apart from its merit as an act OF
bravery, is II conspicuous illustration of a
phase Of Southern character which some
Northern people have not yet learned to
appreciate. Lieut.. Clarke is the son OF
Prof. powhattan Clarke, Of Baltimore
City College, and is native of Louisiana
JOB Printing Of every description
neatly executed at this Office. Give
us a trial.
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DIEI):


On Friday night, June 25th, 1886, DIR.
REUBEN II. CARNAL, aged So years.
We read the brief announcement and
know that noble and generous soul has
passed away from our midst. lie needs no
"s.oried Urn" for the recollection Of his
many good traits is craven deep upon tie
hearts Of those who were his first care and
last solace. To the stricken wife and 9TH
er sorrowing ones who loved and lost him
words Of sympathy wonld be but hollow
sounds. and time alone can deaden the
pain IF the wound which the death angel
gave them wien he struck down their
dear one, and the knowledge that he pass
cd from them to heaven and there awaits
their coming can alone give them conso-
lat ion. LECOMTE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Mr.. Henry Hetherwick, of New
Orleans, arrived here by train on Sun
day night. He will remain for some
time, on pleasure.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Ar their recent railroad meeting the
people of VIM Parish adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Be it Resolved, LIST, That we have heard
with attention and pleasure the remarks
of Prof A. G. Calhoun on the question of
the North and South railroad, and we
hereby heartily approve Of the matter
suggested by him.
End, That we arc convinced that the
building of such a road is, with the peo-
pie of the Parish of VIM, n necessity for
it's upbuilding and growth in wealth,
prosperity, civilization and advancement.
Sd, That VIC are fully alive to the fact,
that the great interests that we have i'll
this road; the vast timber interests, the
iron interests ncrth of us, our own marble
and lime interests and the many interests
south of us, outside of a home Transports
ton, all urge us to some prompt, active
and tangible action.
4th, That we are willing and anxious
to do everything in our power to aid and
assist in the same.
9Th, That we urge it upon our people
to earnestly consider their own interest
herein, and ask oar fellow citizens Of Tho
parishes of Rapides, Grant, Bienvillc and
Claiborne to press forward i'll this under
taking, and hereby desire to assure then
of our hearty cooperation and support.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

-R1GHTs sold or agents wanted for
Star Marking Pot throughout Gull
States. Paying investment. w. P,
Wayne, II Camp st., New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

DIR. A. Cockerille, who has been
for some time confined to his house,
left Saturday night for New Orleans,
where he goes to receive medical at,
tention. He was accompanied by his
son Montfort.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

ON and after Sunday, July 11tb,
and until further notice, only one Mass
will be celebrated in St. Francis KAY
iers Catholic Church, at $50 o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

IT is now conceded by all well
informed on the subject, that the re.
cent damage to the crops by high wa,
ter, is not as great as was at first re.
ported.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

-MEssRs. Julius Ariail, Clarence
Sprigg, and Octo Watts, all arrived
home from school last week, and are,
We are pleased to say in the best of
health.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Col. Tom French received Off
cial notification on Sunday morning
that the salary of the Alexandria Post
Master had been reduced from SllOO
to $1,000.
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3PA7ENTI0 !
MEDICINES.
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NArcHITocnEs, La, !
May %, 1886. !
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the following named settler has filed
notice of her intention to make final proof
in support of her claim, before the Honor
able District Judge, or in his absence the
Clerk Of the District Court, at Alexand-
ria, Rapides Parish, La, on July 10th,
1856, and secure final entry thereof at the
expiration Of thirty days from the date OF
this notice, viz: Homestead Entry No. d19
-Poche Washington Robertson, widow OF
George Washington Robertson, deceased,
for the North half of SOUTHEAST quarter,
and SOUTHEAST quarter of SOUTHEAST
quarter, Section l, Township 5, North
Ranged West, Louisiana meridian, and
names the following as her witnesses, viz
jeff Jefferson, John Dixon, Louis Dear
bonnie and Samuel Tucker, of Alexandra
Post Office, Rapides Parish, La.
w. +. RUSSELL,
June 2, 1S86-6t. Register
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

-"THE University bill passed the
House." Such was the wording of a
telegram received here by this paper
from Mr.. D. T. Stafford on Monday.
We await with anxiety the action of
the Senate on this bill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
Mr., Andrew J. Aiken, of Jont

Mr.. Andrew j. Aiken, of Jones'
boro, Tenn, and for number of years
commission merchant in New Or
leans, being associated with the firm
of Watkins & Aiken, Of that City,
died here yesterday morning, after a
three weeks sickness, his disease be-
ing inflammation Of the bowels. He
was attended by DR.. E. B. Price, Of
this place, one of our best physicians,
and also waited on during his illness
by Mr.. Algernon Hilton. He was
SO years old. His remains were in,
tered yesterday afternoon in the Pine,
vile cemetery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
Town and Parish News.

-FIsH1NG Tackle of every descrip
ton at Ferguson Il Schnack's.
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The Suffering in the Pinewoods from
the Flood.

We learned Yesterday morning from
Mr.. Hadley Dyer, who resides near
Babb's Bridge, and who is looked up-
on and regarded as most reputable
citizen, that between 25o and 500 peo.
pie who reside in his neighborhood,
held a meeting on Wednesday last,
and ny unanimous consent and action
had asked for relief, and had petition
cd the Legislature, through our Repre-
sentatives, Messrs. Hunter and Meek
er, for aid.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. B. f. Scott, and Mr.. H. P. Pen
ringer was appointed as Secretary.
We learn that Representative Meek
er was himself present at the meeting.
Such being the case we will bank high
that with his sound Judgment he will
act at once, and see that the relief is
g,anted.
Mr., Dyer informed this reporter that
the damage done in his section had not
been exaggerated; that the people
there, the small farmers particularly,
had lost everything. The damage
was from Hurricane Creek to the Cal.
casicu river, distance of fourteen
square miles. AS for himself, he said
he needed no aid, and few others like
him in the above neighborhood might
say the same. Concluding, Mr. Dyer
remarked ''if tho people out there had
not needed aid they never would have
asked for it,"
In connection with the above We
will say that telegram was received
here on Monday from Hon. R. p. Hun
ter aud Hon. S. f. Meeker which reac
| that the Governor would issue pro-
clamation, and aid to the amount O.
$4,000 would be sent to the Parish
At once consultation of several O.
our most influential men was held ant
the telegram replied to; letters were
also written our Representatives ey
planning the matter in full-that j!
that the people of the lowlands needed
no help, the pinewoods people, howev
er, had suffered, and what was done j.
their behalf would he appreciated b,
those living in that section.
| --TNE following is special telegram t.
the Fort Worth, (Tex.) Gazette, of dat
Paris, TEX June Goth. 1t concerns Mr.
Clarence Carter, who formerly resided
here, and worked for Williams & Co
The special says:
A young man by the name of Clarence
Carter, OF Natcllitocles, La, died herr
this morning at 2 O'clock with congestion
of the bowels. Mr.. Carter was q y0un.
man and was well bred, and had been il
the employment of Williams & Worthan
dry goods company for some time, up t.
the LIST of April this year, when he qui
there. His cousin at Bonham was tclc
graphed, and will come up this evening
The body has been embalmed, SO it cal
he shipped back to Louisiana if desired
His friends here request that the Louisi
ana papers copy this, and will CONFER
favor by doing so.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

III "out of sorts" with headache,
stomach disorder, torpid liver, pain in
back or side, constipation, ETC., neg
lect may be fatal. One dose Of
streag's Sanative Pills will give re-
lief. A few doses restore to new
health and vigor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

LIVER PILLs.-Use DR. Gums Lii
yer Pills for SalIow Complexion, PIN
pies on the Face and Billiousness.
Never sickens or gripes. Only one
for dose. Samples free at Jacob
Geiger's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
Cure for Piles.

PILES are frequently preceded by a
sense Of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some
affection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms of indi-
gestion are present, flatulency, uneasi-
ness of the stomach, etc. A moisture
like perspiration, producing a very
disagreeahle itching, after getting
warm, is common attendant. Blind,
Bleeding and Itching Piles, yield at
once to the application of DR.. Bosan-
quo's Pile Remedy, Which acts direct
ly upon the parts affected, absorbing
the Tumors, allayipg the intense Itch
ing, and eiFecting a permanent cure.
Price SO cents. Address The DR.. Bo.
sanko Medicine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold
by Jacob Geiger.
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The Legislature has passed q

THE Legislature has passed an
act making all persons accused Of
crimes competent witnesses on the
trial of their case. This law prevails
in other States, and is just and proper
It is true, it will be abused, and per.
jury committed, bnt the law is pro.
lection to an honest citizen who may
be unjust'y accused of crime, for then
good character will be as it should be
a protection. Like all evidence, the
jury will give whatever weight they
they deem it worthy Of, as they are
the sole judges Of the facts, the inter.
est and motives of witnesses. Give
lis competent, intelligent and honest
jurors and the criminal law will be
enforced.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

''OFT guns well aimed at duck or plovcr,
Recoil and kick their holders over"
But when shot at things that infest the
liver, the blood, the kidneys and tho skin,
Browns Iron Tonic will fail to down them
never. Price $1.0O. For sale by Jacob
Geiger
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Ducklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Clappcd
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Ea-
gle Drug Store.
THREE years ago, after a tornado had
devastated the farm of a Georgia farmer,
he found a two-year-old boy among the
shr,bbery Of his garden. No one claim
ing the wait, the farmer kept him and
cared for him. Last summer the farmer
took the boy with him into Mississippi,
and then another tornado took the child
and he has never been heard of since that
time.
ADVICE TO MorHERs-Are you dis
turbed at night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth' Is so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculablc. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
med1ately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery and diarrhea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces inflammation
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. hrs. WinsloaO's Soothing ST.
sap joy children tcethinq is pleasant to
the taste, and is the prescription of one
of the oldest and best female nurses
and physicians in the United States
and is for sale by all druggists through
out the world. Price 25 cents a bottle
Two tricyclers halted to rest as q
group Of Irish laborers were passing, two
of the men stopped to look when the fol
lowing occurred: of you only had a tri
cycle, Pat, you could ride to and from
your work" "Ride the divilw said Pat
'.Do you think came from the ould coun
! try to dtive n donkey cart, and be MI
own horse %
"A LOUISVILLE lady says that milliner,
are the sharpest dealers on earth, and sui
their prices to their customers pocket
books. She knows, for, after trying vain
ly to buy a bonnet for less than the s2
asked, she went home and described til,
bonnet to her servant, who went to til,
! shop and bought it for $12.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

"A FRIEND writing to US few
days ago concerning the recent mum
dation throughout the Parish, says
@Your descriptiod of the food was
good. but the damage in the pinewoods
was even worse than you describe it
suppose you did not have full particu-
lars from that section at that time"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

JUsT WHAT THEY ALL Say
Hon. D. d. Haynie, of Salem, Ills.
says he uses DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup in his family with the
most satisfactory results, in all cases
Of Coughs, Colds and Group, and re-
commends it in particular for the little
ones. Sample bottle free at Jacob
Geiger's,
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TIME TABLE:

TlWE IL IABLE:
Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. .5:2S a. m
For NcU Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. $40 p. m
Morgan's La, & Texas r. r !:
Arrives at Alexandra. 1856 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. ...... $3.50 a. m
re- First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $6.s5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Send for our book containing valuable
| information for women 1t will be mailed
free to applicants.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
ATLANTA, Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

THE Mansfield Male High School is to
have as principal Professor Hnddle, Of
Virginia. Mr.. NJ. Kicks, q warm admi-
rer of young editors, is President of the
Board of Observation-Disclosures Times.
Prot. Huddle taught private school in
Pineville last session, and proved valu-
able acquisition. He is competent and
painstaking, and will surely win friends
wherever he may go. We congratulate
the Mansfeldites in having secured him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30
NOTICE.

ALEXANDRIA, LA, I
June 80, 1886. (
The Assessment Rolls Of the City of
Alexandria, La, for the year 1856, are
now open at my Office for inspection and
correction. Parties desiring to make any
change in their assessment are notified to
come forward within thirty days from the
date hereof. A. B. RACHAL,
Assessor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Many person is starving with a full
table before them. Appetite gonel Am.
bition gone! Life a burdenl! What is
the matter? The Liver has ceased to
do its proper work. The life channels
are clogged. Poisonous fluids are
thrown back into the blood, which
should be thrown out. SMITII'S BILE
BEANS will surely stimulate the liver
to do It's work well, and headache, sal
lowness and bad breath will flee away.
Price, Is cents per bottle. All druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

We find the following item in re-
gard to the removal of our University:
"House Bill No. 62, an act making an
appropriation to rebuild the burned
college building Of the Louisiana State
University near Alexandria; creating
a commission to sell the St. Louis Ho-
tel property in the city Of New Or
leans, and applying the rents and pro-
ceeds of the sale of said property to
the purpose of rebuilding said burned
college building; etc. The committee
of the whole rose and reported both
bills favorably, and the House ordered
the bills engrossed and passed to third
reading"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

The past week witnessed COM
mencement exercises at a number of
colleges at g distance. At Union COL
iege, Schenectady, N. Y, prize was
awarded to Francis Xavier Ransdell,
class Of 1887, Lake Providence, La,
for excellence in oratory. II Extract
Times Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

Ar meeting of the citizens and
business men of our city held on Tues
day, the 22d inst, Mr.. Julius Levin
was called to the chair and Mr.. L. V.
Marye elected Secretary. 1t was re-
solved that committee of three he
appointed by the chair to visit in per-
sou the receivers of the Texas and Pa
cific Railroad and confer with them
with a view Of having the Division ter
minus moved from Boyce to this place,
and to know from them what induce
mcnts the citizens of this place could
hold out to them to accomplish this
end. The chair appointed Hon. Jas.
G.. White, Hon. Geo. 0. Watts and
James S. Brady, Esq. These gentle
men will leave here as soou as practi-
cable on their mission, and will leave
no stone mturned to get the Division
moved here. The project is an i,npor-
tant one, and, tt accomplished, will
greatly rebound to the interest Of the
city and its people, as we'll as to the
officials and employees Of the road.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

JOB Printing of every description
neatly executed at this Office. Give
us trial.
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-oN Sunday next, July 4th, only
one Mass will be celebrated in St.
Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, at
$3.50 o'clock, at which Mass eighteen
OF twenty boys and girls will receive
'helr First Communion. At 6 o'clock
IN the afternoon the renewal of the
naptlsmal Vows of the first communi-
cants will take place. The collection
on that day will be taken up for the
oeneft of the Catechism class, and
when 1t is known that it is for this
purpose we doubt not parents will con-
tribute most literally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-30

In is now made a penal offence
Tor any person to disturb the peace on
the public highways or near private
houses by the use Of vulgar and indie
cent language or swearing, or by the
wauton or malicious discharge of fire
arms. 1t is also made a penal offence
Tor any person to run or be concerned
IN running horse race on any public
road or street. This is q good law and
should be enforced.