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The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

Commissioners appointed to lay ou
and open a road from Bayou Beuf
at or near the 31st parallel to the
Railroad CheneyviIle Depot, anf
from there to Cheneyville, be receiv.
ed and adopted, and that the SAID
road be hereby declared a public
road.
On motion of Mr.. Griffith
Resoyged, That the report of the
commissioners for building a bridge
across Horse Pen Creek, be received:
and the bond of the contractor be
accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Weems-
Resolved, That petition of citizens
of Spring Hill and Lamourie Wards,
asking for new road from Eldred's
mill, as Indicated in said petition,
and to intersect public road between
Dently and Lecompte, be granted,
provided, as stated ia said petition
the same shall be of no expense to
the parish, and that the following
freeholders, James Odum, j. d.
Phillips, r. H. Smith, Jno. E. Car
roll, Will Eldridge and John
Grautham be appointed receivers to
lay off said road.
On motion of Mr.. Wcems-
Resolved, That AdoIph Hartlcus be
Syndic on road District
No. 2, Second Division, Lamourie
Weird, vice VIM. Readman removed
from District.
On motion the Jury adjourned un-
til tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock.
Attest:
L. G. SANFORD,
Clerk Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
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 neiyhborinp
organs. At tinues, symptoms of indi-
gestlon are present, flatnlency, nneasi-
ness of the stomach, etc. A moisture
like perspiration, producing very
disagreeahle itching, after getting
warm, is common attendant. Blind,
Bleeding and Itching Piles, yield at
once to the application of Dr.. Bosan-
qao's Pile Remedy, which acts direct
ly upon the parts affected, absorbing
the Tumors, allaying the intense itch
ing, and efecting a permanent cure.
Price so cents. Address The DR.. Bo-
sanko Medicine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold
by Jacob Geigcr.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
ALEXANDRIA. La,
April 23, 1886.

The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment. Present,-F. Seip,
President; and Messrs. Barstow,
Blackwell, Griffin, Lawrence, Ran
dolph, Swami, Thornton and Weems.
The minutes of yesterday were
read and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Thornton
ResolUed, That the President of
the Police Jury be authorized to con-
fer with the proper parties in order
to obtain compensation from the
United States for the use of the
Parish Courthouse by the Federal
Courts, and report to this body at
its next meeting.
On motion 5f Mr.. Thornton
Resolved, That the sum of
Twenty-Five Dollars, payable out of
the pauper fund of 1886, be appro-
priated for the relief of Mrs. Mary
Florence O'Conner, an INDECENT per-
son, and that Jonas Rosenthal be ap-
pointed her disbursing agent.
On motion the Jury took recess
until 2:30 O'Clock, to enable the
Finance Committee to complete the
examination of claims.
At 2:90 O'Clock the Jury met
again.
The report of the District Attor-
ney, in reference to the prohibition
Of the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
throughout the parish was received
and ordered spread upon the
minutes.
On motion the Jury then adj
journed until 8 O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
Attest:
L. c. SANFORD,
CLERK Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

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 teeth9 Is so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslo1o's Soothing SWup for children
teething. Its value is incalcnlable. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. 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. Mrs. WinsloW's Sootking 81.
rup for children teetl.inq 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 rs cents bottle
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

You can't work to much purpose IN
less you are well, but you can build up
your health and strength with Parker's
Tonic, and work will then become easy.
1t sets the lungs, liver and kidneys in
working order. Coughs and colds van
ish before it. Take it in time.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

us to levee at this time tax on the
Parish beyond the constitutional linn
itation.
On motion of Mr.. Griffin
Resolved, That our Representatives
and Senators in the Legislature be
earnestly requested to secure the
passage of law, by the General
Assembly, at its next session, pro-
|hiblting throughout the State, the
sale, barter, or exchange of intoxi-
eating liquors or merchandise on
Sundays. providing a penalty for
its violation, and mode of enforcing
same.
{. On motion of Mr.. Swami
Resolved, That the report of the
Finance Committee be accepted, and
a committee appointed to burn the
vouchers turned in by the Treasur-
er as having been paid, which was
done and they were burned.
AN ORDINANCE
To prohibit the obstruction of public
roads i'll the Parish of Rapides, and to
provide punishment therefore.
Be 1t ordained By the Police Jury of the
Parish Of Rapides.
Section whatsoever shall obstruct a
public road in the parish of Rapides, or
in any manner impede travel thereon,
shall, upon conviction be fined not less
than ten nor more fifty dollars, and in
default of payment thereof shall be con-
fined in the Parish prison not less than ten
nor more than fifty days.
Sec. Each period of ten days, or
fraction thereof, during which such OBJ
shall remain shall be held to be
a separate ottense and punished accord
ingly.
Sec. 3.-Violations Of this Ordinance
shall be prosecuted and puni>he by in
dlctmcnt or information in the District !
Court having jurisdiction in the parish of
Rapides.
Sec. A. In such indictments or inform
atlons it Shall be sufficient to charge that
The defendant did "wilfully obstruct the
public road leading from to-''
Sec. 5.-This ordinance shall take
Effect from and after its PRONUNCIATION.
On motion Of Major Selp-
Wereas, The Jury is informed that
work descriptive of the Agrlcultu-
al, mineral and Forestry resources
If the parishes of Northwest Louis
ana is being prepared under the ed
torship of F. H. Tompkins, to be
,ratuitously distributed abroad, and
'mong the parishes interested and
'ontributory to the work, therefore.
Be 1t Resolved, That we unite with
ur sister parishes in aiding in the
publication of said work, and the
um OF one hundred dollars is here
y appropriated out of the conlin- ,
,ent fund Of 1856, for this purpose,
nd the said sum shall be paid to f.
|. Tompkins on the completion and I
elivery of the work. {
On motion the Jury then adjourn q
d until the 1st Monday in July 6
ext.
F. SEIp.
President Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
PROCEEDINGS OF POLICE
JURY.
ALEXANDRIA, La,

April 20, 1886.
The Police Jury met pursuant tc
adjournment. Present-F. Seip
President; and Messrs. Barstow
Blackwell, Griffin, Lawrence, Ran.
dolph, Swami, Thornton and
Weems.
The minutes Of the last day of the
last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
On motion of Mr.. Weems-
Whereas, The President having sta
ted to the Jury that he had provided
for the insurance of the Parish
Buildings for the interregnum be-
tween the expiration of existing pol
icies and the meeting of Police Jury,
therefore,
Be it Resolved, That the action of
the President is fully sustained by
the Jury, and that further considera-
tion of the subject of insurance be
referred to the Finance Committee for
action, and report to this Jury.
Mr.. w. A. Griffin, a member of
the Finance Committee being absent,
the President appointed Mr.. f. V.
Weems to act in his place on the SAID
Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Thornton
ResolUed, That the District Attor-
ncy of this. Judicial District is hereby
requested to submit to this body a
written report as to the practical re-
suit of the prohibition of the sale of
Intoxicating liquors in this parish,
with reference to the enforcement of
the law in the courts, the estimate of
the cost to the parish of prosecutions,
and the effect of the prohibition as to
the increase or diminution of those
crimes which are frequently commit
ted by parties while under the in
tluence of intoxicating liquors.
On motion the Jury then adj
journed until 8 O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
Attest:
L. C. SANFORD,
Clerk Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money, refunded. Price 25 cents per
box: For sale by Jacob Geiger, Ea-
gle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
ALEXANDRIA, La,


April 2l, 1856.
Y The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment. Present-F. Seip,
President; and Messrs. Barstow,
Blackwell, Griffin, Lawrence, Ran
dolph, Swami, Thornton and
Weems.
The minutes of yesterday were
read and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Randolph
Resolced, That the sum of $50,
OR as much thereof as may be neces-
sary be appropriated out of the bridge
fund of 1886, to build bridge ac-
cross Spring Creek, on the New
Road, and that John Smith, D. B.
Hogan and J. B. Holloway be ap-
pointed commissioners to let out and
receive the same according to law.
On motion of Mr.. Randolph
Resolved, That VIM. Cook be ap-
pointed Syndic on Road District No.
s, Spring Hill Ward, vice Andrew
Strange, who is hereby appointed
Syndic on the New Road from
Spring Creek to Texas road.
On motion Of Mr.. Swami
RESOLVED, That the following
road hands be placed on Road Dis
trict No. 4, Gravelly Hill road, from
Clear Creek to Bayou Beuf bridge,
viz: George Williams, Richard
Stafford, Robert Bristow, Pinckney
johnson and all the road hands on
Verzeoyvelts place.
On motion of Mr.. Lawrence
Resofued, That Dean Stewart be
appointed Syndic on Road District
No. 10, Rigolette Ward, said road
leading from Harrisonburg road
to Haw village.
On motion of Mr.. Randolph
Resoloed, That the report of the
Commissioners appointed to lay off q
new road from near Coody's, on Cal
casieu, intersecting the CheneyviIle
road near Gunter's, be accepted, and
said road be declared a public road.
Resolved further, That all the hands
subject to road duty on Road Dis
trict No. l3, Spring Hill Ward, and
all hands subject to road duty on
District No. 8, Hineston Ward, be
relieved from road duty on said roads
for the remainder of the present year
and work said new road from Coody's
to Spring Creek.
Resolved further, That w. 0. Tynes
be appointed Syndic on said new
road on the west side of Spring
Greek, and A. j. Strange, Syndic on
east side of Spring Creek, the follow
ing hands to work said road: John
Richmond. o. V. Lounsberry, John
Smith. Jr., Wm. Smith. Bernard
Smith, Nathan Smith, Jos. Smith,
VIM. Stewart, Thomas McCauley, j.
B. Holloway, G. M. Hilborn, Louis
Edwards, Robert Nixon.
On motion of Mr.. Thornton
,Resolred, That the report of the
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

Marx F. Biguey, the learned ed
itor of the City Item, of New Orleans,
is dead. He was one of the best wri-
ters in the State, and had been in the
journalistic field for a number of years
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

We have received the initial num-
bers of the Trinity Heraldand Shreve-
port Journal, and with pleasure place
them on our exchange list. They are
both well edited and gotten mp in the
best style of Typography. We wish
them both unbounded success.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
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The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

Ihe quickest time on record! Neural
Of SMITHS BILE BEANSy Bs1I 3 Gr,e IN froS1 Hose
one one to four hours, as many who have
trled u 1t can testify. 1tdoes seem stranne p
mat sensible people will suffer with this thsis
terrible disease when speedy relief ca,
surely be found in this Simple safe and and
Inexpensive remedy. 25 cents. For saIa solo
Dy all druggists and dealers in rned;0 o
In stamps. - oee''ool price
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

: -THE medical fraternity of Baton
Rouge have organized Mutual Aid
Association for the reliet of the
widows and orphans of deceased ply
sicians.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05
President Police Jury.

\ true copy:
l.. G. SANFORD,
Clerk Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1886-05-05

10 lue llueSton w ara OF tne tarlSn OF
Rapides.
Sec. Z. This ordinance shall take effect
from and after its PRONUNCIATION.
On motion of Mr.. Thornton :.
Whereas, Mrs. f. Schmalinski and
husband have petitioned this body to
levy a special tax on all the property
in this parish in order to meet a judg-
ment recently rendered against the
Parish, of Rapides for the sum of
sl20O and interest, being the amount
due on twelve courthouse warrants.
and also 10 meet the amount due on
three more courthouse warrants of
the same series4 but which have not
been reduced tojudgment, and which
judgment and additional warrants in
principal, interest and costs amount
to about 2.500; and whereas the
owners of these claims refuse to ac-
cept any compromise from us, and
refuse to wait any time to allow the
Police Jury to see if balance would
not be left at the end of the wear to
leglslate this claim in a large part
thereof, and therefore not press US to
levy a tax on the tax payers of this
Parish in excess of the ten mill tax
allowed by the Constitution; and
whereas we do not consider that we
have the legal right to levy any tax
beyond that prescribed by the Con-
stltution, for the purpose of paving
any claim. until we know that there
Will not be surplus left without 60
ing beyond the Constitutional limita-
t'on Or until we are required to do so
oy an order of the court; now there
fore, be it resolved, that the PRAYER
OF said petition is refused.
Resofved. That no disrespect is inten-
ded towards the court rendering the
final decree in the suit alluded to. as
we do not understand that their judg-
ment, even by implication, requires
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
ReyivafAiRa Karssau.

There has been more than the usual
number Of reyivals Of religion in Kansas
and one of them has been among the young
Indians in the school at Lawrence. 1t be-
gan in prayer meeting organized volun-
tarily by fewof the young men. The in
terest grew, and soo, another prayer meet.
ing was organized by the Cheyennes in the
school who could not speak English. This
melted the Osages to start prayer meet
ing where the services were conducted in
their Language. Their the young squaws
must have their meeting, and now there
are four daily prayer meetings, and nearly
every pupil attends one, and often more
Over q hundred OF the pupils think that
they have been converted, and on Sunday
many of them are baptised, most Of the
clergymen of the city being present and as
sisting.
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
Tight Lacin. ana asustle..

There is one crying sin, however, Of
which the English women Of this genera
ton are more guilty than their American
sisters, and that is the sin Of tight lacing.
The waists OF the majority are absurdly
drawn in, the more absurdly because it
destroys the roundness and perfection of
the English figure The elderly English
woman runs to fl esh; so does the elderly
American and in time each of them learns
to accept the fact and sink down into
comfortable age with its attendant inches
and avoirdupois But the natural size of
a waist to accompany 81 or 38-ineh bust
measure would be % to 2A inches. ana
when it is reduced by compression to
from Is to 20 inches, this is a.n actual loss
to beauty Of form as we'll as detrimental
to the health. Doubtless there are some
foolish girls and women in America whU
crowd their breathing apparatus into
smaller space than nature intended, but
the average size OF the American waist be-
ing less, there is perhaps less temptation
to reduce it, and the general appearance
in any large American city shows that the
natural standard is more nearly preserved
than in London at the present time. On
the other hand, we sin more in the matter
of bustles and tonrnures. Such shelf or
projecting bracket ut the back OF the skirt
as may be seen any day and at any minute
on any day upon Broadway is not visible
in London. The extension of the dress is
confined to ruffles and two OF thrse steels
at the back, or to pair of steels and a.
pad or small 'tmattress" fastened on the
tailor-made (cloth gowns to the skirt it
self. Women of fashion have quite dis
continued the use of the removable excre-
sence called the hustle, nor could one be
worn with the close side draperies which
are so much used and which so perfectly
outline the form London Letter.
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
Servia,s King and Queen.

King Milan's Queen is said to be tho
most beautiful woman in Servia and by
this charm, together with her decision of
cha aracter, she has completely established
her dominion, not only over her husbands
heart, but over his actions likewise. If
Queen Natalie may lay claim to be the
handsomest woman in Servia. King Milan
is far from being the handsomest man
there or anywhere else His head is
round and large-too large for his body
his cheeks fat and wide, with a small nose
and little mouth. When at school at
Paris he was thought TO resemble Prince
Napoleon, and always considered himself
tlattered by being complimented on the
likeness
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
Daniel Webster's Belief.

The simple tombstone placed over
the grave of Americas great orator
and statesman, Daniel Webster, who
lies buried in the little town of Marsh
feld, Mass, hears the following sug-
gestive inscription:
"Daniel Webster. Born Jan. is, 1852;
died Oct. "a, 1852. Lord, I believe T;
help Thou my unbelief.' Philosophi-
cal argument, especially that drawn
from the vastness Of the universe, in
comparison with The apparent insig-
niicance Of this globe, has sometimes
shaken my reason for the faith which
is in me; but my heart has always as
.sured and reassured nae that the Gospel
Of Jesus Christ must be divine re-
ality. The Sermon on the Mount can
not he a merely human production.
This belief enters into the very depths
of my conscience. The whole history
of man proves it.-Danlel Webster
This epitaph is an extract from Web
ster's own works, and, though it sadly
reveals the want of that true faith
which enlightens and assists reason,
yet, at the same time, it manifests that
sense Of religion by which every SIN
cere seeker after truth will suffer HIM
self to be influenced. and in all the diff
Sficulties that may beset his weak rea-
son give expression to the cry Of the
soul s LORD, help Thou my unbellefl''
- prayer which, in Gods mercy, will
bring lin answer the blessed gift OF
Faith. Ave Marie.
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
FAMILIAR NAMES.

Cyrus w. Field is familarly alluded to
by southern newspapers rs Colonel ssCy''
Field.
Senator Evarts had familiar reunion
recently at which nine grandchildren tried
to ride his knees to "Banbury Cross' all
at once. They are not as long as his
sentences.
Apropos Of a remark by the Chicago
Tribune that "Romeo and Juliet" may yet
be "revised into comic opera, the Louis
vile Courier journal savagely says s.The
Tribune could not forget that Romeo and
Juliet has already been revised into =
comic opexa' if it had ever heard Emma
Abbott sing it,"
M. Carnot, the Minister OF Finance In
the new French Cabinet, is a man 4e years
of age, grandson of the famous rsvolu-
tionary War Minister, who was said to
have ssorganized victory" The present
Garnet is civil engineer by profession,
but has been in politics since 1871, He has
been Minister Of Public Works in the
Ferry and Brisson, Cabinets
Mrs. Kate Chase is living very quietly
ut Fontainblean,s nperintending the educa-
ticn of her three daughters. They are
graceful, winning and clever, exceedingly
we'll bred, and give promise of becoming
fine and attractive women. The mother
lives secluded, seldom going to Paris only
" any Of her many friends, some of whom
are always to be found in that capital.
Bishop Green of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of Mississippi, is 81 Bishop
Potter of New York, is "a; Bishop Lee OF
Delaware, who is president of the House
Of Bishops is IS; Bishop Howe of Central
Pennsylvania, is IS; Bishop Kip is "a;
Bishop Vail of Kansas, and Clark of
Rhode Island are each 49, Bishop Bissell
of Vermont, is IL; Bishop Stevens of Penn
sylvania, and Lyman of North Carolina, are
TO- AL but Bishop Potter are active in
the discharge of their duties
L. B. Proctor OF Livington county,
~ Y. a well-known historical student
and writer, is engaged in the completion
Of Hammond's political history of the
state. He has occupied rooms in the
Capitol at Albany since 1854, in order to
be nearer the library and archives of the
State. He is q man slightly advanced in
years, easy with himself, and of the
strictly plain, cld-fashioned kind. Talk to
him five minutes. and you will think the
whole State library has fallen upon you in
one lump. Henry Cabot Lodge OF Massa-
chusetts, wrestled with the life Of Alexan-
der Hamilton, and made him the author
Of the Board of Regents Mr.. Proctor
differed with him, and sent on the fact
that it was some other fellow, named T.
-Hommideau, who was responsible. Mr..
Lodge found that Mr.. Proctor was correct
He blottered out Of his history Of Hamilton
the responsibility Of his creation of the
regents.
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
6. Something Abou, visiting.

AS rule, the art and sience of visiting
are not understood in our country. 1t is
really an adventure to invite persons to
ones house and home without due con-
sideration. The chances are peri]ous If
one has already peace Of mind and we'll
regulated home, it is safer to lock the
doors and lie out of town.
Now book should be written On visit
ing, textbook for schools Visiting
should be studied RS sience, exact ne the
rule of three and the bino1nial theorem.
and those untanght in the science should
stay at home.
In England, where experience has
spread over hundreds instead of tens Of
years, the art of visiting is understood.
n. P. Willis Charles Sumner, Mrs. Stowe
and many others have given most charm
ing published accounts Of it, having been
entertained at several of the distinguished
English homes.
In the first place, guest is invited for
a specified time. the time generally being,
for one not intimate. rarely exceeding a
week. How few can last for over q. week!
Secondly, The hostess considers herself
under no obligation personally to entertain
her guests in the morning. That time
may be reserved for herself for whatever
duties or occupation she may prefer This
relieves both herself and guest, giving both
rest and freedom. The house is provided
with literats1re, as we'll as other means of
diversion which the establishment can af-
ford. An hour or so of the day, during
dinner, and the evening. is enough de
rigueur for the hostess to devote to her
guests. She may give more time if she SO
inclines, but the guest should expect no
more.
Thirdly, guests having their apartment
and common grounds below, hold the
apartments Of the hostess as sacred from
intrusion as the house of stranger. She
can retire there it desirable for full repose.
These and other rules understood, what is
to prevent the English family, wealth
permitting, from enjoying yery-intleed,
"a full--army Of pleasant people as guests?
OF course the term pheasant people" means
much. It means persons Of tact, intelligence
good-breeding, good-humor, and good.
norsls.-[ [Harper's Bazaar.
The Irish standard., 1886-07-24
THE OLD GUITAR.
BY. E. d. p

When you touch the old guitar.
When your white hand sweeps the strings,
How it brings from days afar
Mem'ries of forgotten things.
AS you play a lullaby,
The cold beau ty of your face
Grows more soft-and in your eye
Half tear-1 seem to trace.
Ia it love? All. who shall say?
Yet know a tender bar.
On my heart strings love you play,
When you touch the old guitar.
-.LChicago Rambler.