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From the Detroit Free Press.
Professor Gumboil Smith arose toa
question OF privilege. A short time
ago a white man referred to him as q
''coon'' and a "moke," and he had
been severely censured by several
members of the club for not resenting
the insult. He would like a decision
by the President.
ssMy dear brudder," said the Presi-
dent as he looked down upon him,
eff it does sartin white men heaps OF
good to refer to cullud men as "coons"
and 'mokes,' / dunno why we should
kick. 1t doan' Spite our complexun
nor make our ha'r kink any de wuss."
~ can't agree wild de President, " an
nounced the Rev. Penstock, as he
bobbed up. DE white man who in
suits me- had better look outl"
"Brudder Penstock, sot down! OAR
were coons an mokes long huff afore
you war; bo'n,ant some of 'em knowed
fully as much as you do! A man, no
matter what his color, who gifts his
back up ebery time anybody shoots
off his mouth will land up in de fool
asylum afore he dies. De char sus
tains Brudder Smith in preservipsssa
grin on his face when called a 'moke'
and q COON"
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-01-29
In the Confederacy's Last Days.

/ visited Mobile in March, 1865, on
official business, and, of course tooka
week to do one DAVIS business Ia and
spend a useless surplus of six months
pay. An invitation to dinner mss asa
event in a soldiers life to besought for
by patient strategy, and the dinner if
secured, treasured in memory for
months after, to be related, item by
item, to the boys in camp, who took
great pleasure in listeningto every de-
tail ofthe feast. The staple food was
corn bread with bacon and -four gravy,
but wealthy families had a very few
wheat biscuits on the table at dinner
only. 1t vas etiquette of home visit
ors to eat but one or two of these, on
the polite supposition that the guests
had such delicacies at home, but a sol
der was urged and expected to eathis
fill. / remember hearing an aside re-
mark made By one wealthy and hos
pitable lady to another about their
clergyman's daughter, who was then
visiting, or rather foraging, amongth the
faithful. "She eats five biscuits, and
flour $500 a Darrell" The comical
ALTERATION in this indignant protest
caused it to stick in my memory. /
remember buying a pair OF red negro
brogan shoes in a large store on Dau-
phin street for $3.50. 1t was the only
pair in the store, and the sole clerk q
boy of Is, was perfectly Indifferent
whether / took them or not. One
meal at a hotel cost So, and no ones got
as much as he could eat at that price.
A regular allowance Of corn meal, cof-
fee, oat meal, biscuit, fried bacon, and
il some cases fried chicken, were served.
When consumed the walters reported
"all give out" Sometimes a hog at
the table would take the last two bis
cults, holding one q reserve while eat
ing the other. but this was rare and
apt to be rebuked by some spectator
who was aheeled. The Confederate
soldier was usually a gentleman, or
desired to appear as such.-St. Louis
Republican.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-01-29

Gen. Thomas L. Rosser, the ex-con-
federate cavalryman, who is building
a beautiful residence near C~harlottes-
vile, Va, is said to be one ofthemost
successful of all themen who came out
of the wal poor. His railroad and
land ventures in sAe northwest have
made him very wealthy. He owns a
$4,000 house in Minneapolis, q hand
sonle villa at Like Minnetonka, and
fine old mansion in Florida,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
sTADIcER'S AURANTll
For sale BY III Dzugsists Price SI.oo pse botsls.
c.F.sTADloER, Proprietor,
NO 80. FRONT ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
SYNDIC'S SALE.

As n,. e. : :; "'".''' No. 'o''.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Rapides, La.
DURSUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
l. order Of sale issued and to me direct
ed by the Honorable the 18th Judicial
District Court, Rapides Parish, La, in
the above entitled and numbered suit,
commanding me as Sheriff and ex-ofic1o
auctioneer, to sell for the payment Of
debts, for cash, and in accordance with
law, the hereinafter described property,
shall offer for sale at public anction, at the
front of the Court House door, in the Town
of Alexandria, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
the 18th day of JUNE, A. D.
1886,
the following described property, to-wit:
The undivided four-ffths {4-5) interest
in and to certain piece or parcel of land
containing six hundred and twenty )62O)
acres, more or less, and the same interest
in and to all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated on the left des-
cending bank of Bayou Rapides, about
eighteen miles above the Town of Alexan-
dria, In the Parish of Rapides, Louisiana,
above by lands of Mrs. P. Texa-
da and Of j. c. Wise, below by lands of J.
w. Robert, and in the rear by the land of
Mrs. A. G. Boyce and of the Wilkerson
heirs, the said plantation being common
ly known and designated as eden"
Terms of Sale-CASH, subject to ap-
praisement. D.. G.. PAUL.
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
May 10, 1886-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
sHERIFF's SALE.

THos. B. FRENCH, sYND1c,l
Mrs. M MA H.; 4, l. ~ B,ossAr No. 'lt''
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Rapides, La.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
IL writ of fieri facias issued and to me
directed in the above entitled and num-
bercd suit, have seized and will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of the
Court House door, In the Town of Alexan-
dria, La, between the hours prescribed
SATURDAY, the 10Th day of JUNE, A. D.
1886,
the following described property, to-wit:
The undivided one-fifth Q-5) interest in
and to certain piece or parcel of land
containing six hundred and twenty (62O)
acres, more or less, and the same interest
in and to all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated on the left des-
cending bank of Bayou Rapides, about
eighteen miles above the Town of Alexan-
pria, in the Parish of Rapides, La, boun-
ded above by lands of Mrs. P. Texada and
Of J. G. Wise, below by lands of J. w.
Robert, and in the rear by lands of Mrs.
A. G. Boyce, and of the Wilkerson heirs,
the said plantation being commonly known
and designated as "Eden."
Terms of Sale-CASH, subject to ap-
praisement. D. C. PAUL,
May 10, 18S6-tds. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. j. E. Cor
ley, who was SO helpless he could not
turn in bod or raise his head; every
body said be was dying of Consump-
ton. A trial bottle of Dr.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him Find
ing relief, he bought a large bottle
and box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills; by the time he had taken two
boxes of Pills and two bottles of the
Discovery, he was we'll and had gain
ev in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial
bottles of this Great Discovery for
Consumption can be had at Jacob Gel
gers Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
Southern Patents.

Mr.. H. N. Jenkins, Solicitor of Patents,
Washington, D. c., officially reports to
the DEMOCRAT the following complete
list of Patents granted Southern inven-
tors for the week ending May 18th -
Observation-Disclosures Dembrun, Now
Orleans, apparatus for repairing dikes and
dams; Gebhard Busing, same place, fence.
Texas-W. D. Mayfeld, Fort Worth,
mechanical dentistry; J. F. Pinkerton,
Carlton, washing machine; w. V. Kay,
Bolton, harness saddle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

ON Wednesday last the children
of the Catholic Catheclism class had
an ENJOYABLE picnic on the Pineville
side of the river.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

We are somewhat surprised that
Rditor Hulse thinks the best thing to
do with the Seminary question is to
abolish the concern. And such a name
as be calls it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

THE entertainment given by the
ladies of the Episcopal Church for the
benefit of Mt. Olivet cemetery, took
place last night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

RAIN is very much needed both
in Town and throughout the Parish.
None has fallen since April 9th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

Losr.-On Monday, canary bird.
A suitable reward will be paid for its
return to FRANK GRAHAM,
AT residence near the Morgan Depot.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
Town and Parish News,

THE White Sewing Machine for
sale at Ferguson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

THE Second Anniversary of the
Cannon Lodge No. 1926, G. U. 0. of
~, will be celebrated in Alexandra
on Saturday, June 18th, 1886, by a
grand street parade and ball. This is
one OF the worthiest and best organ
lied and equipped of our colored Or
CARNATIONS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

For SALE.-An ice box-good as
new-wil be sold cheap. Apply at
this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
New Cotton Picker.

Some of our cotton merchants and plan
tiers who have been the most skeptical as
to the success of the new Cotton Harves-
ter are now thoroughly convinced of it's
practicability after a careful study Of it's
mechanism and the principles that are
used. The thing that seems to stagger
most every one is how it is that the ma
chine has powers of discrimination, but
this is verv easily understood when the
small picker stems are seen. The Cotton
Gin with its large cylinder separates the
lint from the seed. The Cotton Harvester
with its small cylinders separates the seed
cotton from the polls and stalks. The
Gin and the Harvester are very mnch
alike in their principles. AS the Gin sep
arates the lint from the seed without do
ing them any injury 30 will the Harvester
separate the seed cotton from the bolls
and stalks without any injury to them.
From the manner in which the compa-
ny Purposes to introduce the machines
they will no doubt have more orders than
they can fill for next year, and those who
secure the first machines will no doubt
reap the greater benefits from their use.
A planter who has the machine on his
place and can pick his cotton at cost of
one dollar per bale will certainly have
great advantage over his neighbor who
may not be so fortunate and is Obliged to
pay at the rate Of ten OF twelve dollars
per bale for picking by hand. After the
machines are thoroughly tested in the
fields and prove successful, and Of this
there does not seem to be any doubt, there
will be grand scramble for machines for
next year. The stockholders of the COM
pany owaing this machine are scattered
all over the cotton States, and, as the
President Of the company states that in
furnishing machines to planters prefer
ence will be shown to those who own
stock, they will be fortunate in two ways
in being able to get machines first, and in
the enhanced value of their stock. The
Cotton Harvester is exciting great inter-
est throughout the South, and the bold
manner in which the company are going
ahead manufacturing the machines aud
making their arrangements for general
field trials throughout the South, is Ger
tainly enough to inspire one with conf
denca as to their success New Orleans
Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

MAYOR Crawley was among the
visitors from our city to Shreveport, on
the occasion of the Conductor Picnic.
The other visitors were Mrs. G. Col
denberg, Mrs. Jacob Levin, Dir. and
Mrs. G.. A. Staples, Miss Carrie Kuh-
nagle, Mr.. Coleman Greenwood.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

ALL who attended the Soiree Civ
en- at Capt. John A. Williams on Sat-
urday evening last, in honor of Miss
Julia Lewis. of Opelousas, speak as
having mad most delightful time
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

AS usi al the collectors were out
Yesterday in regular monthly style.
They received in reply, "I'll pay that
Saturday, "wait till the 18th" "come
around again.. Sequel - collector
whistles himself off, wipiug his brow.
And still the world moves on.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

REV. Harvey R. Traver, A. NJ,
President of the Leland University of
New Orleans, a colored school, will
lecture at the Court house on Monday
evening next, June 18th, at 8 o'clock.
HiS subject will he "the Education of
the Negro race of the South" The
public are invited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

Hon. Robt. P. Hunter, Mr.. Ber-
trand We'll and Mr.. d. II. Stafford
now stationed at the State Capital,
paid Alexandria a surprise visit Oh
Saturday. They returned to their
duties on Sunday night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

Morgan'5 La, & Texas r. r ::
Arrives at Alexandra. 1856 .. N
Leaves Alexandria. $3.50 a. m
% 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, 1886-06-02

The Picnic by the Methodist
School children, at the Cold Springs,
on Saturday, was grand success
The only drawback to the pleasures
of the day was the excessive heat
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

FISHING Tackle of every descrip.
lion at Ferguson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
Congressional Executive Committee
Meeting.

A MEETING OF THE CONGRESS-
IA ional Executive Committee of the
Fourth Congressional District of Lotisi-
ana, is hereby called to meet in Shreve-
port on the 7th of June, 1886, at II o'clock
m. The members of the Committee are
J: N. Hollingsworth, T. J. Butler, w. P.
Ford, Thomas Hickman, F. A. Blanchard
J. F. Smith, James Jefries, w. P. Sale,
B. =. Jenkins, Joseph Henry, NJ. j. Jones,
J. D. Watkins and A. j. Kelly. No mem-
Der from Vernon appointed yet. Business
Of Importance is to be transacted and q
full Attendance is requested. The press
throughout the district are requested to
notice this call.
j. NJ. HOLLINGSWORTH
Chairman Committee.
Shreveport, La, May 18th, 1856.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

The Congressional elections next
fall will be looked forward to with
more than ordinary interest. The re.
snlt will he taken as an endorsement
or protest against the administration
of President Cleveland. There is no
question that the Presidents civil SER
vice policy--his hardness in turning
the rascals out-has disaffected an ele-
ment in the party. 10 what extent
this disaifection will affect the election
cannot yet be told, and how large a
conservative element the Presidents
policy will hold to the Democratic
party is also uncertain, but altogether
the outlook for the Democracy next
fall is not as hopeful as we could wish,
and the reckless and extravaganza raids
which Democratic Congress is now
permitting upon the public treasury is
not calculated to brighten the pros
poets of the party. However, we hope
the Democrats will hold the next Con-
gress.-[ Louisiana journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
TIME TABLE:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. ...... 1882 a. m
For Neay Orleans:
Leave Alexandria .1:3O a. NJ
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

Many q person is starving With a full
table before thcn. Appetite gone! Am.
bition gone! Lilo a burden!! What is
the matter? The Liver has ceased to
do its proper work. The life channels
arc clogged. Poisonous il::ids are
thrown back into The blood, which
should be thrown out. SMITHS DILE
BEANS Will surely sti:1ulat TIC liver
to do tt3 work well, and headache, sal
lowncss and bad breath will flee away.
Price, 25 cents per bottle. Al druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

MUCH credit is dae to the inven-
ton of the telephone, telegraph, loco
motive, steamship, and the wonderful
ocean cable. But it is but the truth
10 say that for the real benefits to hu-
mainly, the discovery of Browns Iron
Ionic tops them all. Thousands cured
OF rheumatism, biliousness, blood pois-
on and kidney troubles know Browns
Iron Ionic is the paragon of medi-
elnes. For sale by Jacob Geiger, at
'ae Eagle Drug Store.
-IHE David R. Powell, specially
chartered by Scharf & Bernheimer, of
o. Louis, passed up by here on Sun
Jay afternoon. In starting out the
POWELL had 1900 tons of miscellaneous
freight valued at 100000. Concern
,Hg 'hls one of our exchanges remarks:
"na' a sad blow this is to our New
orleans merchants. She is having
'ue OF her most valuable trades diver
'eu ron her, merely for the lack of
euergy and for the want of cheap rates
That was nice. select and in
'e'eS'ing crowd of ladies and gentle
aian who "fsh fried" on Sunday, at
asgon, viz: Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hey
man. Mr.. aud Mrs. Edouard We'll,
,uis' Blanca Caspar, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
miller, Mrs. Rebeeca Meyer, Miss
Jennie ' Heyman, Miss Cleona We'll,
MISS Hllda Jackson, Miss Lizzie Pic
a ne1s' Mr.. A. S. Kahn, Mr.. Mador
mann ann Mr.. Adolphe Baer. The
party had most delightful time,
sausus What fish were necessary, and
'''e consequently happy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02
NOTICE.

A LII LICENSES TO THE CORPORA
II ton uf Alexandria are past due, and
unless paid by the Goth inst, the penalty
Of ten per cent. will be added.
N. w. CALVIT,
June 2. 1886 Collector.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

Louisiana Democrat.
TERMS:
One copy, one year. ..........S2 so
Six months. IS
Three months. ............... rs
wednesday, June 2, 1886
TIME TABLE:
Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. ...... 1882 a. m
For New Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. 1870 a. NJ
M0rgan'5 La, & Texas r. r ::
Arrives at Alexandria. 1856 .. N
Leaves Alexandria. 80. $3.50 a. m
70 First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $685.. ~
Town and Parish News.
THE White Sewing Machine for
sale at Ferguson & Schnack's.
For SALE.-Au ice box-good as
new-will be sold cheap. Apply at
this Office.
RAIN is very much needed both
in Town and throughout the Parish.
None has fallen since April 9th.
THE entertainment given by the
ladies of the Episcopal Church for the
benefit of Mt. Olivet cemetery, took
place last night.
ON Wednesday last the children
of the Catholic Cathecllism class had
an ENJOYABLE picnic on the Pineville
side of the river.
Losr,-On Monday, a canary bird.
A suitable reward will be paid for its
return to FRANK GRAHAM,
AT residence near the Morgan Depot.
ALL who attended the Soiree Civ
en- at Capt. John A. Williams on Sat-
urday evening last, in honor of Miss
Julia Lewis. of Opelousas, speak as
having mad most delightful time.
The Picnic by the Methodist
School children, at the Cold Springs,
on Saturday, was grand success
The only drawback to the pleasures
of the day was the excessive heat.
Hon. Robt P. Hunter, Mr.. Ber-
trand We'll and Mr.. d. II. Stafford |
now stationed at the State Capital,
paid Alexandria surprise visit Oh
Saturday. They returned to their
duties on Sunday night.
AS usi al the collectors were out
Yesterday in regular monthly style.
They received in reply, "I'll pay that
Saturday, "wait till the 18TH" "come
around again.. Sequel - collector
Whistles himself off, wipiug his brow.
And still the world moves on.
MAYOR Crawley was among the
visitors from our city to Shreveport, on
the occasion of the Conductor Picnic.
The other visitors were Mrs. G. Col
denberg, Mrs. Jacob Levin, Dir. and
Mrs. G. A. Staples, Miss Carrie Kuh-
nagle, Mr.. Coleman Greenwood.
REV. Harvey R. Traver, A. NJ,
President of the Leland University of
New Orleans, a colored school, will
lecture at the Court house on Monday
evening next, June 18th, at s o'clock
HlS subject will he "the Education of
the Negro race of the South" The
public are invited.
THE Second Anniversary of the
Cannon Lodge No. 1896, G. U. 0. of
o., will be celebrated in Alexandra
on Saturday, June 18th, 1886, by
grand street parade and ball. This is
one of the worthiest and best organ
lied and equipped of our colored Or
CARNATIONS.
MUCH credit is dae to the inven-
ton of the telephone, telegraph, loco {
motive, steamship, and the wonderful
ocean cable. But it is but the truth I
to say that for the real benefits to hu- '
mainly, the discovery of Browns Iron I
4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

The remark Of President Jack
son, that "no party can carry out any
distinctive policy that employs its op-
ponents as agents" is as true to-day
as it was when uttered by Old Hick-
DRY. There was no nonsense or pu-
ling sentimality about A. j. When
he thought policy was right, "by
the eternal" be carried it ont. One
can easily fancy what influence the
Mugwulup would have upon him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

My liver was SO fearfully disor-
dered and | felt so feeble and langnid
that I scarcely took interest in any
thing. Tried all the so-called rene
dies without relief until used Parker's
Tonic, which effected permanent cure.
= David Bash, Little Rock, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

CUPID has done good work among
the officials at Washington. It's said
that the President, Justice Stanley
Matthews of the Supreme Court, JUS
tice Gray, of the same Court, and
Judge Durham, Comptroller of the
Treasury, will all be married soon,
and, with the exception of the Presi-
dent, the widows carry of these prizes:
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
Geigers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

"A MEETING of the stock holders
of the Louisiana North and Sonth rail
road company, for the purpose of
changing the name of this company
to that of the Arkansas and Louisiana
Railway Company, and to increase
the capital stock thereof, has been
called by W. II. Todd, secretary pro
TEN, to take place at Gibslaud, La,
on the 9Th Of June.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

SENATOR Hoar has taken one
step in the right direction. From the
Committee on Elections he has report
ed favorably bill creating Com
missioner to be appointed by the Pres
ident to select an accurate ballot box
and counting device which shall be
used in all Congressional elections.
Wonder if he ever heard of a returning
officer p Iberville Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-06-02

-WITH the compliments of Mr.. FL.
Bolivar Thompson, Assistant State
Engineer, We received on Monday a
report, in book form, of the Board of
State Engineers to Gcv. McEnery.-
The report shows the levee work done
in the past two years, under 81 differ
ent contracts, and has involved the
construction of about ~ miles of new
embankment, besides the enlargement
and raising Of about l6 miles of old
levee. The total amount of earthwork
executed under these contracts is est,-
mated at 2,555,s1s cubic yards, and
the cost at $5O4,405,59