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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
The Burnt Seminary Building.
Editor Democrat

Editor Democrat
/ wish to call the attention through
your columns of the appointment by
concurrent resolution of the Senate and
House of Representatives of a COM
mission to report at the approaching
session in May, the cost of rebuilding
the State Seminary building. l copy
the resolution which was introduced
in the Senate by Senator Smart, passed
that body and was sent to the House
on July 18th and is reported en- page
514 of the of the House Journal as
follows, viz:
"Be it resolved by the Senate of the
State of Louisiana, the House of Repre-
Benjamin Turner, the President of The Po-
lice of Rapides Parish, +. NJ. Raxsdale and
Denis MeManus, be and they are hereby
appointed a special commission to estimate
the cost of rebuilding the burnt college
buiiuAhS III AsdpiuVo oil tSh, oVioilSiuS W
the Louisiana State Seminary of learning
and Military Acaeemy to furnish for in.
formation the prices at which material fol
building can be furnished at said place,
and such other information in relation
thereto as may be pertinent to the subject
of rebuilding said college cdiice. Said
special commission shall also report as tG
the value and condition of the property
belonging to the State at that place; -
provided that they shall serve without
compensation from the State of Louisiana
and they are hereby required to report al
The next session of the Legislature"
The commissioners have about three
months in which to discharge their du
ties, but / suggest to them that they
meet as soon as possible and enter up
on the work entrusted to them.
Respectfully,
RoBT p. HUNTER,
Representative
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sHER1FF's SALE.

THos. c. NANx1NG)
Mrs. ). 5. c41vrr No. 1854.
MRS. NJ. E. JONES.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Rapides, La.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
ID writ Of feri facias issued and to mo
directed in the above entitled and number
ed suit, l have seized and will offcr for sale
at public auction, in front Of the Court
House door, in the Town Of Alexandria.
La, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, the Doth day Of FEBRUARY.
A. d. 1885,
the following described property, spscially
ordered to DO seized and sold to-wit:-
The undivided one-eighth (1-s) of the
following tracts Of land, all situated. living
and being in the Parish OF Rapides, Lou
isiana, together with the like undivided
share Of all tho buildings and improves
ments thereon.
LIST. The tract on the left descending
bank of Bayou Boeuff, in Rapides Parish
La, bounded above by the Compton Home
Place, ana below by the land of Hatch
Dent heirs, containing $50 acres, more or
less, and being part of the sWellswood"
plantation.
I'd. Another tract adjacent to tho other.
being the back concession thereof, contain,
ing 500 acres, more or less.
Sd. The IDENTIFY tract, about nine miles
from "Wellswood," in rear of lands of X.
NJ. Clark and the Camptons, being pine
woods, without improvements, aud con.
tanning about 200 acres.
praisement. b. q pAIrT.
Jan, 13-tds. Shar;T
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OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF POLICE
JURY.
ALEXANDRIA, La,

Jan. Is, 1886.
The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment, Present-Messrs.
Swami, James, Lawrence, Randolph,
Griffin and Thornton.
Mr.. Swami was selected as Presi
dent pro tenn. DESTROYS of a full
attendance of the Jury, it adjourned
until tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock to enable the absent members
to arrive.
Attest:
L. C. SANFORD, Clerk P. J.
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ALEXANDRIA,, La,

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. 10, 1885.
The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment. Present, F. Seip
President; Messrs. Barstow Black
we'll, James, Swami, Randolph,
Thornton, Lawrence, Weems, and
Griffin.
The minutes of the last day Of the
last meeting were read and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That the report Of the
commissioners appointed to lay off
road between ]. B. Reeves and E. E..
Dodge, out to Bayou Latanier, be
accepted.
On motion of Mr.. James:
Resolved, That the report of the
committee requested to have
Lamothe's Bridge built anew, be re-
ceived, the bond of the contractor
be accepted, and that $3.50 be ap
propriated out of the bridge fund of
1886 to pay for building same.
On motion of Mr.. Griffin:
Resolved, That the sum $4,000 be
allowed Rece Price for building a
bridge over Bayou Flaggon on Har-
rissonburg road, to be paid out OF
the bridge fund of 1886.
On motion of Mr.. Thornton:
Resolved, That the sum of Five
Hundred Dollars be appropriated out
of the contingent fund of 1886, fol
the purpose Of assisting the town OF
Alexandria in the building of the
new town levee.
On motion the jury then adjourned
until 10 O'Clock Tomorrow morning
Attest:
L. c. SANFORD, Clerk p. j.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

we are not just now inclined to
express au opinion, one way or the
other, as regards the Backarow abduc-
ton case which occurred near Shreve-
port last week, and in which young
married lady Of responsibility was con-
cerned. Backarow is known here, and
his acquaintance seem to have taken
quite an interest in his behalf. If, af-
ter trial, he should prove to be guilty
of the charges preferred against him,
he ought be punished. Better put a
stop to such proceedings before others
follow suit; when such events are
chronicled the State and the people
who live in that particular section are
the sufferers therefrom. Check up.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

Bro. Puckette is out in the fol-
lowing apology, which we accept -
''The press of the Fourth Congress
ional district seems to think the Times
is premature in stirring up the politi-
cal lions with appetite for congress
ional honors. 1t was sonly a playful
diversion - nothing more; merely a
journalistic freak or fancy-something
all good editors indulge in-when the
brain will not furnish better material"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

- Application for rates to clubs
should BIZ made only to the Office of the
Company in New Orleans.
IL For further information write
clearly. giving full address; POSTAL
NOTES, Express Money orders, or New
York Exchange in ordinary letter.
Currency by Express GALL sums Of IS
and upwards at our expense) addressed
M. A. Dauphin.
New Orleans, La,
"a Make Post Office Money Orders
payable '.nd addreas Registered Let
ters to NEM ORLEANS NATIONAL
BANK, New Orleans, La.
A. ALBERT & Son., AGENTS
Alexandria, La.
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We are greatly pleased at the
action of the democrats of Caddo in
nominating for the Legislature that ri
sing young lawyer, E. II. Randolph,
Esq, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation Of Judge VIM. A.
Seay, lately appointed Minister to b.
livia. The Shreveporters will never
have cause to regret their action
Randolph will prove the right man in
the right place.
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ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. 20. 1886.

Jan. ~. 1856.
The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment. Present, F. Seip,
President; and Mcssrs. Barstow,
Blackwell, Griffin, James, Lawrence,
Randolph, Swami, Thornton and
Weems.
The minutes were read and ap-
proved.
On motion of Mr.. Randolph:
Resolved, That the petition of
citizens Of Spring Hill Ward, asking
that public road be opened from
Calcasieu river, near H. Coody's.
crossing Spring Greek near Albert
Mixon's, crossing Cheneyville road
two miles below widow Miller's, and
intersecting Tie Camp road some
where near the Tie Camp, he
granted, and that D. B Hogan, w.
o. Tynes. H. C. Coody, J. NJ.
Nixon, Andrew Strange and Jno.
Smith, Jr., be appointed commits
sloners to lay off said road, and as
sess such damages, if any, as may
accrue to the parish, and make re-
port to this jury at it's next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Lawrence:
Resolved, that the sum of S25. 90 he
appropriated out of the pauper fund
of 1886, for the relief of John White,
an INDECENT man, and that Richard
Harper be appointed his disbursing
agent.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That the sum of $500
be appropriated from the paupel
fund of 1886, for the relief of An.
drew Butler (coI. }, and I. A. Smith
be appointed disbursing agent.
On motion of MIR. Weems:
Resolved, That the sum of $685.
90 be appropriated from pauper fund
1<of 1886, for the relief of Moses
Laysard, (col.>, and that j. F.
Davis be appointed his disbursing
agent.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That the sum of $500,
be appropriated out Of the pauper
fund of 1886 for the relief of j.
Wilson, (col.), and Mrs. Florida
Compton he appointed disoursing
agent for tie same.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That all sound and
suitable material from The old bridge
across Beaver Dam Bayou, ard the
additional sum CT Seventy-Five Dol
lars. or as much thereof as may be
necessary, be appropriated from the
bridge fund of 1856. for the pur.
pose Of building a bridge across
Indian Bayou, and w. A. Vestal,
Robert Martin and Oran Dorset be
appointed commissioners to let out
and receive the same according to
law.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That the sum of Thirty.
Five Dollars, or as much thereof as
may be necessary, be appropriated
from the Bridge fund Of 1886
for the purpose of returning to
its former place and condition,
the bridge across the Fish Hole,
and that w. A. Vestal, Orar
Dcrsett and Robt. Martin be ap'
pointed commissioners to let out and
receive the same according to law.
On motion of Mr.. Weems:
Resolved, That the sum of Fifty Dol
lars be appropriated from the Bridge
fund of 1886, for the purpose Of
reiubursing John Wilson, Sam
Compton and others, for building
dirt dam across Beaver Dam Bayou
and that d. A. Smith, and j. L.
Connella be appointed committed
to ascertain what parties did thi'
work, and make their report to this
jury at its next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Griffin:
Resolved, That the sum of $4,000
or as much thereof as may b,
necessary, be appropriated out O.
the Bridge fund of 1886, to build (.
bridge across Horse Pen Creek. o,
| the road ncar e Rau,ter, and TN.
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Capital Prize, $4,000
.szd6iId lf6Ss
La. 8. Il.

We do hereby certify that we super.
wise the arrangements for all the month.
ly and quarterly drawings of the Louis
lana State Lottery Company. and in
person manage and control the draw
ings themselves, and that the same are
conducted with honesty, fairness, and
in good faith toward all parties, and we
autho.ize the Company to use this GER
lificate, with fac smile of our sigma.
lures attached, in its advertisements.
G +. BEAUREG ARD,
J. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE
TOWN.
Our Agents.

I'bos. Mcintyre, New Orleans
Dauchy & Co.. New York
Geo. P. Rowell & Co.,....
Nelson Chesman & Co.,....St. Louis
Edwin Alden. Cincinnati
N. w. Aver & Son. -. :. Philadelphia
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03
MANY suffering neople drag them.

MANY suffering people drag them,
selves about with failing strength,
feeling tdat they are steadily sinking
into the grave, when by using Parker's
Tonic they would find cure com.
mencing wi4h the first dose, and vital,
ity and strength surely coming back
to them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Rapides-12th Judicial Dis.
trict Court.
I losass Ts94D 1s No Probate Docket.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO A11
~ whom it doth or may concern that
Mrs. Pleasance Texada, administrators of
the Succession Of Lewis Texada. deceased
has this day fled therein her final acconnt
and that the same will be approved and
homologated unless objection is made thar
to within the delay prescribed by law
By Order of the Court.
Witness my official signature
L. =. and seal of office at Alexandr;a
~ )La., this January 10, AID. 1885
-, , e. L. RANSDELL,
o''n' . 1870 Deputy Clerk.
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( CAPITAL IPRIzED|{75,0 !

100, 900 Tickets at s. each. Fractions
in fifths In proportion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

CONTINUED on ouR THIRD PAGE,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

We, the Undersigned Banks and Benk.
ers will pay all prizes drawn in the
Louisiana State Lotteries which may
be presented at our counters
j. II. OGLESBY,
Pres. La. Nat. Bank.
8. H. KENNEDY,
Pres. State Nat. Bank.
A. BALDWIN,
Pres. N. O. Nat. Bank
Unprecedented : Attraction
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TUESDAY, FEB'Y 9TH, 1886

Under the personal supervision and
management Of Genera, g. 4. Beaure-
gard, Of Louisiana, and General Jubal
4. EARLY, Of Virginia.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-02-03

ana Lottery Company has no charter.
The one it had was repealed by the
Nichols Legislature and the Constitu-
tional Convention could do no more
than to "recognize" it. 1t could not
and did not pretend to give it new
charter and it has none. That before
1895 it will try to get a new one, no
sane man can doubt.
To secure its purpose it will not
hesitate to debase aud corrupt politics
in this State as it has done in the past.
The "let it alone" policy will be just
playing into its hand and will afford
it the opportunity to do its work of
bribery and corruption the more Sc
curely and certainly. The necessity
will be upon it to fight for its future
existence and Judging from its past
record tt will not scruple at the en-
ployment of any means to gain its end.
1t will be disturbing factor in Louis
lana politics unit! the people kill it
too dead to kick.
Entertaining now the same views l
have always held on this subject, and
knowing of no change in the opinion
of the people of this Parish who sent
me to thp Legislature to reflect their
opinions / shall, so far as l may be
able, continue to attack the Louisiana
Lottery Company, at the approaching
session in May and l shall not sub
scribe to the ''let it alone" policy: un-
til it is dead or eliminated as factor
in Louisiana politics.
Respectfully,
RoBr p. HUNTER.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26
The Honolulu LION Works.

A walk through the premises of the Honolulu
Iron Works Co. will convince the ordinary observer
that although others may complain of dizziness in
business, here all is stir and hustle. At present
this establishment is compelled to work night and
day TO complete Its numerous orders, varying from
maceration mills, of the largest description, vac
uum pans and other heavy machinery, to huge
boilers for plantation use, as we'll as marine.
The appliances for manufacturing all classes of
heavy machinery are most complete-the best and
result invariably is satisfactory to those who patro-
ize this home industry, instead of sending abroad
for their sugar plant. Patronage also tends to
strengthen one of our prominent local industries.
To stranger, walk through this large estab-
lishment is really pleasure. Mr.. A. Young, the
Superintendent, and Mr.. John Webster, the fore
man of the works, take great pleasure in pointing
out and explaining the various modes by which the
great results of manufacturing and placing to-
gether of the machinery are attained.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26
Reception at Lahaina.

A correspondent at Lahaina writes of the recep-
ton of the old and new Governors of Maui as fol-
lows: On Monday, 1t was known that the eX-Gov-
ernor and the new incumbent would arrive by the
Kinau, it was determined to give them a reception
suitable to their position, and the residents of the
second city turned out to meet these distingu-
ished officials On their landing from the steamer,
a presentation made, after which the party
were escorted by torchlight to the residence of
Gen. Dominis, and were received by h. Turton Jr.,
and Others. The new Governor was then intro
duced as such to those assembled after which they
sat down to supper. Inc new Governor and his
wife fayorably impressed those present by their
affabilitY. There Is Il decided aloha among the
residents of Maui for General Dominis. and an
universal regret at his resiguing his position to
assume that of Lieutenant General of the Hawaii
an Army.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26
A Deserved Tribute.

Yesterday the Inter Island Steamship Company,
through its Vice President, Capt. Godfrey, pre-
sented the Honolulu Fire Department with purse
of five hundred dollars. as a slight token of the
Company's recognition of the Fire Department.
extraordinary exertions in suppressing the fire
steamer w. g. Hall on the early morning of Sun
day, Oct. "a. This is as it should be, and gives the
brave sire Ladies' an additional incentive 10
more than do their duty on future occasions and
speaks volumes in favor of the manager of the
Inter Island Steamship Co.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The new Road Supervisor az Kohala, ap-
pears TO be making some faint attempts at re-
pairing the roads. He, being an Outsider" has
begun his work on the western or outside end OF
the Government road. His predecessor, living
" inside confined his attention to that part of
the district. People living midway are apt to
feel like grumblng that their part of the road re-
ceives no repairs. However, all things in good
time. Now who knows but in the next revolution
of the Government what middle man may be
given a chance to show what be can do!
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26
GprriaI Notices.
A CARD.

The undersigned behalf Of the Inter Island Steam
Navigation Company, beg to sincerely thank the Of
fcers and Firemen OF the Fire Department, and also
all those who rendered their services at the late fire
the steamer " ". G. Hail.
W. &. GODFREY.
Vice-Presdent 1. 1. S. \. Co.
JENA.
II 49, Secretary 1. l. 5. " Co.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Mons. de Herne is recovering rapidly from the
effects of his accident. His buggy what there is
and serves as warning to all drivers to look to
the condition of their trap.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

tne new frncipal OF the AinaKea hnglsu
School seems to be liked very much by his pupils
and has furnishing school. Mrs. Ostrum too,
whose little band of children may be seen any day
In their coy little school room has won the love
of parents and pupils alike.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The Mariposa, after a fine run from Sydney, ar
rived at her wharf here at 10 o'clock a. m. Her
running time from Sydney to Auckland was 8
days, Is hours, Is minutes, and from Auckland 10
Honolulu, IL days. L. hours, 81 minutes.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The Honolulu planning mill. besides lots of other
work, is turning out a lot of odd looking chairs
and other appliances for the coming birthday eel
ebration of the KING, November 10th.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

On Saturday afternoon while hosting a large
G1S ton sugar roller on board the steamer w. g.
Hall, the pendant attached to the the tackle
parted, letting the ponderous roller fall on the
fore hatch, which was crushed in, the huge mass
falling with great force on the kelson of the
steamer without doing any apparent damage to
the steamer.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The Princess Liliuokalani is enjoying her visit
to Maui, and is the recipient of manifestations of
kindly regard from the people generally. Luaus.
serenades and receptions being the order of the
.dav. wherever she goes.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

[. 5. Consul Greenebaum, at Samoa, was a
through passenger by the Mariposa. Saturday He
will go on to Washington, and expects to return &c
the scene Of his duties soon.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Col G. W. Macfarlane, who has recently been
named as the Financial Agent of the Government
was passenger by the Mariposa for Frisco. Pre-
vious to his departure he had an interview on the
wharf with the Grand Nizier.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Yesterday morning the ship carpenters were in
possession of the steamer w. g. Hail. clearing out
the burnt timbers and deck preparatory to making
her as good as new.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The weather has been fine TOO fine the planters
say; However, rain may be expected later on.
such is the rule in Kohala. 1t is very dusty, and
drlvlng is not so pleasant as one could wish.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

On Saturday Mr. ]. H. Black entertained mum
Der of friends at dinner, at his residence Liliha
which was duly toasted and wishes expressed fol
many reahrns of the day to Mr.. Black in the future
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Captain jerks of the bark Elsinore, sent that
vessel to Royal Roads, b. c., in charge of the first
officer, Capt Williams The Captain and Mrs.
jerks took passage for San Francisco in the Mari
posa. and will meet their ship at Victoria. Cap
tain jerks has become tired of long passages.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

By the Mariposa, Saturday, the following WELL
ness and pleasure, Hon. c. r. Bishop w. g. Irwin,
His Elk. q. w. Merrill and wife. j. 4. Beckwith
Miss l.. Irwin, ]. c. Phuaer Miss M. Coolidge
Miss V. l.. Gilliland, Miss Patti Rhodes, c. 81.
Cooke w. H. Bailey, Capt. A. Mcintyre and
daughter E. A. Burchardt.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Mr.. William Grieg of Fanning's Island, is in
town, having arrived from his dominion in the
schooner Jennie Walker on the 2lst inst.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The books advertised by Dat d Co. in Septem
Der, have arrived. Parties who ordered are re
quested to call at Mr.. Sopers store soon as pos
sible.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The schooner Mary c. Bohm, now under the
Hawaiian flag, ard owned by the Inter-Island
Steamship Company, has had her name changed
to Kaulilua
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

On Tuesday, two young started for Wa
ianae in an old water boat. and after passing Bar
ber's Point the wind failed them. Their boat
commenced drifting to the westward when for
tunately they sighted the schooner Emma, the
Captain of which kindly went to their assist ance
ana brought the two luckess mariners back to
port
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Hr Soper has in his store an excellent assert
ment of Christmas cards which it will be we'll
worth while for the public to look at. Mr. Hewitt,
50 long connected with Messrs. j. d. Dat q Co,
continues With the new firm. He Is well known to
the public, and has made himself liked among a
large circle for his constant and steady application
TO business and his never failing politeness.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The new steamer now building at Port Ludlow
for the Inter-Island Steamship Company, was due
in San Francisco October both, to receive her ma
chinery, aud will probably arrive here early in
December. 1t viii be remembered this is the
steamer built to replace the lost Planter. She
will have the iatter's engines and new boiler.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

DR.. Bond is about again, attending to his pro-
fesslonal duties, which are evidently numer-
Gus Judging from the many times one meets
nm MN IN day, and from the way he speeds his
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

1t Is reported that few secondhand decora
lions may be had at low figure by those who DC
sire TO decorate their persons with these gorgeou
baubles
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The steamer Iwalani take the w. G. Halls
route TO Kona and Kau, until the latter is ready
for sea. which will be in about ten days. The
Waialele, on arrival from windward will take the
Iwalanis place on the Kauai route.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The h0OLupH business seems to have fairly set il
IN view of the 10Th prox. Pigs, chickens, etc.
iare as yet the principal offerings but moth
ing except a red hot stove will come amiss in the
shape of present.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

The brig w. G. IRWIN. was to sail on the l3h
from San Francisco, and may be looked for to-
morrow with a mail.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-26

Heavy rain fell on Saturday and Sunday even-
ings, leaving the atmosphere cool and invigorat-
inc