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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

AS soon as the water and freights
will justify, the "Farmer's Alliance
Steamboat Line" of which Mr.. B. w.
Marston is President and j. H. Jones
is Secretary, will commence the navi-
CATION of Red river, in competition to
the "Red River and Coast Line" of
steamboats,.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

vMIREs Rosenthal, the 'cBoss Gro.
eer' has inst received and opened a
large stock of fruits, consisting in nart
., c'.fon, cnrrants, ralsins, dates, ETC.
Don't forget the place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

THE light frosts which have fall
len have not damaged the cotton in
the least, and the yield in the section
tributary to Alexandria will be fully
as large as last year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

Mas. Fannie Hlrsoh, of Jackson
La, accompanied by her daughter, is
here on a visit to her brother, Mr.
Moses Bloom, and will probably re-
main several weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

-HoN. Newton @. Blanchard is to
deliver the address of welcome at the
Fair in Shreveport, which viii on. n
to-day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10
The melancholy days have come,

10 those suffering with indigestion,
malaria, dumb chills, impure blood,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, torpid liver and
night sweats, the "melancholy days"
are doubly sad. Browns Iron Tonic,
certain as death, will cure you and me
Of all these things. Price, 81 per bot
tie. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

DIR. Gums Liver Pills removes
constipation, prevents malaria, cures
dyspepsia, and gives new life to the
system. Only one for a dose. Free
samples at Jacob Geiger's Eagle Drug
Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

ON Sunday morning last the
Episcopal Church was discovered to
be on fire between the wall and the
fue on the north corner of the build
ing. The fire was soon extinguished
by those present, without an alarm
being sounded.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

The Police Jury were in session
two days of last week. We shall give
their proceedings in full in our next.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10
WE were pleased to meet and

We were pleased to meet and
make the acquaintance of Mr.. R. G.,
Iaylor, who paid business visit to
our sanctum on Saturday. Mr.. Tay-
ior comes to take charge of the Ma
tlonal Cemetery in Pineville. Al
though only few days on duty he ex-
presses himself pleased with the citi-
Gems of oar sister city. Mr.. Taylor
has his family with him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10
Town and Parish News.

BoRN-To Mrs. James Andrews on
Sunday, November 7th, 1856, a boy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

OK our second page will be found
an important advertisement signed by
Mr.. Dennis Kelly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

). The ladies of Boyce and vicinity
Nfil give an entertainment and oyster
supper at the hotel in Boyce, on Thurs
day night, November 1lth, for the
benefit of the Methodist church build
ing at that place. The public is cor
daily invited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

Morgan's La, & Texas r. R ::
Arrives at Alexandria. $3.50 D. m
Leaves Alexandria. $50. $50 a. m
U First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $685.. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

-DIsTRIcT Attorney Jno. G. Wick
lite has proven himself "whale" by
his conduct at this term of the District
Court. He maps out his line of duty
and strives hard to be consistent all
the way through. He is painstaking,
mas the nerve and courage to take care
OF the State, and will doubtless be re-
elected He has improved more Won
derfully of late than any young law
yer in this District and we are glad
70 see that his constituents are pleased
with him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

REV. j. NJ. Beard will begin a
protracted meeting at Lecomte on next
Friday night, November 18th, to be
continued through Sunday and the
week following. Several ministers
from distance will be present during
the time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

CRFMATIoN IN CoURT.-One day
last week colored boy was on trial
tor receiving stolen goods. The prin-
cipal witness for the State was his sis
ter, the person who was accused of the
stealing. The attorney for her broth
er had evidently explained to her that
she would not be compelled to testify,
as she would criminate herself. She
was sworn, and said to the District
Attorney that it was ''onpossible for
ME to testify for if | does | will ere
mate myself
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

DANGER.-A neglected cough or
cold may lead to pneumonia, consump-
ton, or other fatal disease. Strong's
Pectoral Pills will cure a cold as by
magic. Best thing for dyspepsia, in
digestion, sick headache, as thousands
will testify.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

Miss Eliza Holt has secured DO
sition in the largest millinery store in
Shreveport.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

The time of the Court this week
will be taken up in the trial of civil
business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10
TIME TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. .2:13 a. m
For NeU Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. .I2:4O n. NJ
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

The time of the Court this week
will be taken up in the trial of civil
business.
Miss Eliza Holt has secured a 20.
sition in the largest millinery store in
Shreveport.
Pres FEEr.-New pigs feet at the
store of Mires Rosenthal's - Just re-
received. Try them.
The communication of Tommy
Tickle will appear in the next issue
OF the DEMOCRAT.
The incest Cranberries-new-
just received at Mires Rosenthal's.
For making pies they are delicious.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Levin spread
sumptuous dinner to number of
their friends on Sunday, which was
greatly enjoyed. The affair is to be
repeated on Sunday.
Final. Judgment was taken on
Monday in the matter of the following
bonds forfeited at this term of the Dis
trict Court Three bonds of Lee Cock
Grille for larceny, $500 each, with DR..
A. Cockerille as security one against
same party for concealed weapons, for
$3.50, with same security; one against
party for concealed weapons, for
500, with Jacob Geiger as security.
Nor1cE-Mr> Henry Radcliffe lost
his pocket book on Monday afternoon,
between Denis & Bassett's barber shop
and Geo. Ratclitfe's saloon. It con
tanned the following monies: One $40
bill, with Hendricks photo in centre,
bran new; one SIS bill; one 50 bill !;
four 81 bills; silver dollar and q
silver understanding in all S22 so.
The party who found it is known, and
ne had better return it before the law
: appealed to. He can leave it at
his office-no questions asked.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

-HoLLAND Herring, fresh and pic
kled; Russian Sardines; Anchovies;
homeless and compressed Mackerel !:
smoked Halibut; very large stock
at a, Nllres RosenthaPs Model Family
Grocery Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

-IHE communication of Tommy
Tickle will appear in the next issue
Of the DEMOCRAT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

Pres FEEr.-New pigs feet at the
store Of Mires Rosenthaps just re-
received. Try them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

NEW SCRIP.
A. B. RACIAL, part payment

A. B. RACIAL, part payment
making out assessment rolls
for 1886 Observation-Disclosures. $35 90
A. B. Racial, Secretary's sal
airy to July l, 1ss6....... IS rs
Ssonewall H. and L. Co., part
| Custodian's salary to July
1st and Oct. 1st. ......... SO SO
Democrat, on printing con-
tract to Oct. LIST. ...... 10 SO
Pacific Fire Co., part Engi-
neer's salary Feby., May,
July and Sept .......... 80 90
julius Levin, lumber. &C 90
j. N. Ball, part payt for work
on Culvert and sacks fur
nished for same .......... Sc SO
Tbos. Crawley, part salary for
Aug. and Sept. .......... 70 90
John B. Gibson, part payt.
for work on lower wharf. 20 90
John B. Gibson, work on the
streets 10 %
Louis Delatin, street work. So. Is so
5. Cullen, part payt for cot
ton seed sacks. II so
s43e 25
During the recess of the Board a
warrant was issued for S314.S9, pay
ment in full of balance due on note
for steam engine A warrant was also
issued, $50, to j. B. Edwards, Beau
mont, Tex, for relief of sufferers from
recent flood at Sabine Pass and John
sons Bayou.
The following bills were read, ap-
proved and made receivable for all
dues to the Corporation:
Thos. Crawley, Mayor, salary
for October. SIS 90
NJ. w. Calvit, salary for Oc-
tober SO 90
Pacific Fire Go. Engineers
salary for October. ....... 40 90
F. NJ. Raxsdale, for dressing
lumber IL 26
NJ. w. Calvit, for making and
passing six tax titles prop
erty sold to Corporation for
delinquent taxes. ........ IL 90
Geo. 0. Watts, to passing and
recording six acts of SALE. "a COL
Democrat, for advertising on
delinquent roll property sold
to Corporation for taxes... s 90
Jacob Geiger, coal oil for use
of the Stonewall Hook and
Ladder Co .............. TO-
L. B. Baynard, oil for use of
Pacific Fire Co .......... Is Is
julius Levin, lumber ....... IL SO
NJ. Bloom, horse and cart haul
ing sand. ............... 5 90
Louis Delatin, hauling sand. Z so
Soon on |
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA. La.
Nov. 9, 1856.

NOV. <, 1886.
The City Council met in regular
session this day at o'clock P. NJ
Present:
Thos: Crawley, Mayor,
E. We'll.
L. B. Baynard,
Dennis Kelly.
Absent:
j. f. Garner.
Jonas Rosenthal.
The minutes of last regular meeting
Oct. 5th, and special meeting of Octo-
Der goth, 's6, were read and approved
The Treasurer's report for October,
showing balance on hand of s139,64,
was also read and on motion approved.
The Collectors settlement showed
the following collections since the 9Th
1av of October.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

During the recess of Board warrants
were issued in payment of following
approved accounts taken up by the
Collector in payment of licenses, tax
es, etc.:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

-M1REs Rosenthal keeps in stock !:
the best flour, coffee, sugar, lard and
meats; canned goods of all kinds =
fancy candies and confectioneries CT
gars, cigarettes and tobacco In fact
he has anything you want in bis line,
at the lowest prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

We have heard, with pleasure,
the names Of Col. N. L. McGinnis and
Mr.. L. V. Marve mentioned in con-
nection with the positions of Aldermen
of the Third and Fourth Wards, at the
approaching municipal election in jan
aarv next. Of Col. McGinnis we can
truthfnlly say that he is just the man
suited for the position. We say this
because he has been tried, and whilst
in Office made an excellent representa-
tive. He was in favor of going ahead
at the time, and was not much encour-
aged by the people or some of the
members who were serving with him
in the Council. He did not believe ia
standing still, but wanted action ia
ken on measures which, in his judy
ment, would rebound to the benefit of
not only his constituency but the peo-
pie of the entire town The folly of
the opposition then ''pitted'' against
him is now very manifest. We really
hope he may be induced to consent to
make the race, and promise him in ad-
vance, without his solicitation, the
hearty support of the DEMocRAT-
Progressive men like him, devoid of
ideas, are the men to repre-
sent the people at the present time.
Mr.. Marye has never served in any
public position since his residence
among us, which has been many years,
during which time he has acquired by
his business sagacity and judgment a
nice property. He is man ever alive
and watchful; has a clear foresight in
all matters pertaining to the good and
of the interest of the
people among whom he resides, and
whom, no doubt, he would strive to
please and properly represent. Like
Col. McGinnis, he is no "old granny"
,r played out fogy; he wants the town
built up and its population increased
enfold. He is progressive and enter
orising, two very essential quali6ca-
ions for anything like success. Give
is these two gentlemen-they suit us,
md we are certain they will in turn
nit the people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

NO grocery in town parches and
Sfinds coffee except the model one
presided over by Mr.. Mires Rosenthal.
Cordova, Golden and Plain Rio, fresh
" Parched, always in stock. If YOU
nse this coffee once you will never
want any other.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-10

The incest Cranberries-new-
just received at Mires Rosenthal's.
For making pies they are delicious.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The electric current passes from the wires
through the air in waves at the rate OF 500
feet per second These form a continuous
musical note. They strike the metal roofs
OF the car, connected by wire. These act
as an electric condenser, so called. A wire
passes from them to the telephone receivers
above the operators ears. By means of
these his quick ear catches the sound By
striking exceedingly quick, sharp strokes
the sender is able to break the musical sound
into note. By practice he makes these short
or long, as is desired So the ear of the
operator in the car catches the sounds dot
and dash, from an ordinary Morse key, and
reads them He has in the car with him an
electro magnet and battery When he
lelegraplls back the message jumps in the
same manner from the roofs of the cars
through the air to the wires thence over
them to the station An electric condenser
and the telephone receiver enable the op-
orator to catch the sounds
But does not that interfere with the or
binary messageSP asked your correspondent
Not at all was the answer This new
method is biography by induction, not by
direct transmission
Our party that made the trial trip with
the new invention over the Staten Island
railway watched the experimenting in a
state of pleased excitement. 1t was per-
feet success.
By means of this railway collisions may
he avoided entirely. Its value in this
respect can hardly be overestimated. Dur
ing this memorable trip we discussed the
bearings Of the new invention on the future
of railroading. For one thing. it will prob
ably break up sudden trips of bank presi-
dents to Canada for their health. 1t is ex-
pected that the machine will be put into
opt ration on roads between Canada and the
United States first of all. Then defrauded
cseditor can telegraph to moving train
upon any road and ascertain whether the
delaulter he is looking for is on board
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FIREDAMP
placed within coal mine and the other in
the superintendent office Should an in
flow of firedamp occur in the mine, the beam
of the balance will ms antlv turn, carrying
warning signals and alarms wherever want
ed, together with information to the office
showing the degree of change in the atmos-
phere of the mine Ample time thus will be
afforded. = hather in night or day, to secure
the safety of the miners; and the condition
of the mine. whether safe or dangerous, will
at a times be indicated by the instrument.
Mr. Carleton has had no end of romantic
history. He is the son Of Gen. Carleton, and
was educated as a mining engineer. his ln-
herited love for military career drew him
into the regular army. Becoming weary of
a soldiers life, he turned to earning a splen-
did living by his pen. Some of his work
during the Grant obsequies brought him
500 a column. As a humorous writer he
could not possibly supply the demand for his
work only for the fact, as he says, that he
comes high In course of chat with Carrie
ton the other day he told me of one of the
inventions of his fertile brain. and how it
brought fortune to another Carleton. by
the way, is the most delicious stsmmerer in
the world When his tongue trips up and
fails to work, he does not make any attempt
at talking, but simply stops short until the
balky vocal organ is ready to 20 ahead.
There are many bitches and delays in his
conversation, but it is more than made up for
by the richness of his humor and the clever
ne.S of his ideas His invention Oh which
another reaped the reward was this: While
working on a New Orleans paper be found
there was a certain style of broad hGmor
and little digs at religion that no paper east
would care to own. SO he hit on the idea OF
crediting all these paragraphs to little
Oshkosh paper that he had run across in his
army experience No jokes of that TINS
were copied Or circulated SO largely as those
from what we will call I he Oshkosh Caste
Several years afterwarl, he happened 10 be
| in Oshkosh, and he thought he would see if
this paper was still in existence. Instead OF
the tumble-down shanty. of which he carried
a picture in his memory, he found substan-
tial brick building as the home Of The Ga
zette. He went in and complimentet The
proprietor on his prosperity. In the course
of conversation the latter admitted that it
was largely due to the work OF some blamed
| fool in the east, who kept crediting stories to
| his paper. For time he cou.d not under
| stand why the lads" subscriptions and de-
mands for his paper came so suddenly froT
| the east But when he did catch oh his
| SAID he simply repu lished as original all tho
| Jokes floating around the country credited
| 10 his pane SO this unknown Photographer
| brought him fame and fortune. Thus
| adds Mr. Carleton do the righteous ever
| triumph and virtue reaps it, own reward.
s H. HoRGAN.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
! the editorial page Of The New York Time.

on the editorial page of The New York 11mes
He has been the subject of much newspaper
gossip since Now he comes to the front as
philanthropist in the invention OF an in
genious and sorely-needed contrivance for
the purpose Of indicating the presence or ap-
proach of firedamp and other dangerous
gases in coal mines. The idea is bestowed
gratis on She world by the inventor, he de-
ching to take out patents on any of the
parts or devices which enter into the construc
lion of the machine This invention will
llfely bring his name down to posteriGy
| nked with that o. Sir Humphrey Davy
who devised me present safety lamp Ti4e
advanag OF NJ Cartoons device over that
of the Day, ,;trty lamp is that he can =
his device e.e,t ftactioa Of per cent. (
firedamp,. while the Davy lamp will indici'e
only 4 per cent, which Is at times dangs.
GUS The way to detect an explosive mix
ture in mine with the safety lamp is a',er
the well known recipe for telling a toadstool
eat 1t, and if you live it is a mushroom Ii
you go into mine with the Davy safety
lamp and there Is an explosion, it was causei
l,y fl; edamp. With Mi Cartoons invention
danger is automatically recorded at the
office of the company 80 that it is not necr =
airy to enter the mine for an examination.
1t consists, says The Scientific American,
OF a pair OF balances, each having at The
| beam a receptacle containing given guam
| tity of hydrogen gas; the receptacles arr
duly counterbarance The moving parts of
the two instruments are electrically con
nected, and when properly adjusted ANY
motion of one balance will instantly affect
| tn, balance of the other instrument no mat
| ter how far apart the instruments may be
| located. Thus, one instrument may be
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of an Execution and Fee Bill No.
5000, issued out of the clerks office Of the cir
cult court of Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois, and TO me directed, whereby | am com
handed 10 make the amount of certain 'utG-
ment recently obtained against Henry Tompk}rs,
in favor of Simeon +. Roberts, ont of the lands,
tenements. goods and chattel- of the said defel-
dant, Henry TOmpklns, ] have levied upon the
following property, to-wit
The undivided one third Of the east half Of the
northeast quarter of section number hint, five,
in township number seventeen, north range. num-
Der four west of the 4th z. NJ ali in tie county
of Rock Island and state Of Illinois. said uudI-
vided one third l-3} beingthe property of said
Henry Tompkins.
Therefore. according to said command. ! shall
expose for sale, Al public auction, all lhr right,
title aud interest of the above named Henry Temp
kins in and TO the above described property on
Saturday the 20th day OF February 1854, a2 ocloc&
p. m. at the north door of the court house in the
city of Rock Island. in the comfy of Rock Isl.
and and state Of Illinois, for cash in hand 10 sal
isfy said execution and fee hill
Dated at Rock Island, this s0ih day Of January,
A D., 1886. JOllN.M. RETlCkEk,
sheriff Of Rock Island Comfy. Illinois
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
Another Sharon Case.

Lucky Baldwin, the California million
aire, seems booked for a prolonged htig gu
experience very similar to that which h ~
assed the late Senator Sharon till the day
his death. The Sarah Althea in Mr. old
wins instance is Miss Louise C. Perkins
who claims to have suffered in her fe 4liny.
through the perfidious attentions of the mil
ionaire, tho latter, as she alleges, having
promised to III AIRY her As the said prom
ise was rene we'd from time to time, after tie.
manner of promissory note. it seems fair
to conjecture that Mr.. Baldwin Requested
ointment by bust ness, and that his ardent
passion for the fair Perkins rose or fell al
cording 20 the tone Of the market in mining
shares She bore with his Inconsistency for
FIVE years, and then she sued him fer $500
o00-just sl00, 600 rer annum, IS, 500 per chi
endar month or Ss,s5 day. As they reck on
these things in California, this may not be
an exorbltant sum for young lady to as sess
as the value of her time consumed in friv-
olous attentions, but o good many years
must elapse lefore cosrtship in the east is
conducted on Sbe same solid business basis.
which must strike many people as ratl or
expensive, even vi b the most lb raj allow
snces for fuel aud gas thrown in Ne "
York Star