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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-01-21

a DAUGHTER Of Secretary Bayard died
quite suddenly ae Washington last week.
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HERMANN G. PAUlUS,
SURGEON.

Office: Union House on Jaw street. between
Sth and 9th streets. near Schuette's Produce Mar
ket. Day and night.
MANIFOWOC. WISCONSIN.
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STRAY

Oame INTO my Enclosure October LIST 1885 one
steer about two and one half years old of a red
light hip. The owner is requested tn nrova nro "a.
erty pay Charges and take the animal away
500 10 IT, DANIEL FALNEY,
Franklin, Nov. Is, 1885. Secfo Is
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1886.
Rarper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

The December Number will begin the Seven
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stories from ID. *. Blackmore and Mrs. d. NJ.
Craik. A new editorial department, discussing
topics suggested by the current literature OF
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Charles Dudley Warner and illustrated by c.
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attention to American subjects, treated by the
Hest American writers, and illustrated by lead
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child she cried for Castor;a
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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EDITOR STEAD of the Pail Mall Gazette
is now out q jail.
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The volumes of the Magazine begin with the
Numbers for June and Decemb r OF each year
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FOR SALE.

offer my farm of so acres in the town of Glib
so ~ Sec ton %, one quarter mile from Larrabee
For particulars inquire on the premises.
feD4 tHAS BURTT
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Do not fail to avail yourself of the advantages
extended through our Mail Order Department,
which offers customers at a distance every advan-
ta-e that could be obtained by a personal pur-
chase including the very lowest prices and the
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As usual at this season of the year. have
made material reductions in prices of merchan-
else IN every department, in order TO offer
speedy clearance before the season closes, and
make room for early Spring Goods arriving.
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REDUCED PRICES

UNDERWARE, HOSIERY,
DRESS GOODS, SILKS.
RIBBONS, HANDkERCHIEFS
SHOES, SLIPPERS,
GENTS FURNISHINGS,
LACES, GLOVES, ETC., Etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03
DR.. S. o. SCRUGGS.
They are passing away. CATER life's fit
full fever they sleep we'll"

They are passing away. CATER life's fit
ful fever they sleep WELL"
In the demise of the well-known gentle
man whose name heads this article, an
other link i'll the chain that connects the
past with the present is broken. The rea-
per is gathering in the harvest, and very
soon must all still left of the old regime &c
called to join their companions who have
preceded them. The subject of this brief
memoir having passed the period of life
allotted to man it can be truly said he died
full of years and honors. He was honor
ed as bright and shining light in the no.
blest of professiOns-hOnored by having
been the constant recipient of the love
and confidence of his neighbors, by all
who knew him best, honOred by the prac-
tice Of those deeds of charity, pronounced
the first amongst christian virtues, honor
ed by his brethren Of the "Mystic Tie"
for in Masonry, that noblest of all human
institutions, he had long been a prominent
land mark and highly exalted in their
councils. Few men were better or more
favorably known throughout North-Wes-
tern Louisiana, where his home had been
for more than forty years. Aggressive,
though not dictatOrial, he was ever wont
w 'aO1Ciu tAC AiSut OuuS-
Both previous to and since the late war he
both our natural and civil rights-espe-
cially when the latter was attacked by a
crew of worthless scalawags, adventures
and carpet-baggers. Both by his power
full pen and voice from the hastings he
hurled defiance at our invaders. We find an
able review of his life in late issue of the
Democratic ReUiew, to which we can add
nothing, but commend its jnstness from
long acquaintance with the deceased
DR.. Scruggs was intimately known and
highly appreciated in our Parish, where
in ante bellum days he was frequent
visitor. His learning was extensive and
great his requirements. With memory
most tenacious, hnency graceful and
easy, prolific both in fact and imagery, he
was a powerful contestant and the soul of
the social circle. His professional abili-
ties and private virtues have already been
depleted by an ADLER pen, it remains but
to add a good and bright man has been
withdrawn from our midst, and void
been created not easy to be filed Ever
green be the "Acacia" overshadowing his
hallowed dust. He has gone from earth
~ labor to celestial refreshment. ***.
DIED:
In this city, at 3 o'clock a. M, February
oath, 1886, MRS. MARY CECILIA MES
TOR, relict of the late A. S. Nestor, NJ. d.,
of Rapides, aged y years.
The deceased, who was Miss Posey,
was born in Maryland and settled in Rap
ides Parish forty years ago. She was the
mother of Mrs. JOS. McEvoy, and had re-
sided ten years in Shreveport. After
lingering illness she passed from earth to
her reward in Heaven. A number of rela-
tives and hosts of friends mourn her de-
mise.-[Shreveport Times.
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Ths Tiu1es-9en1oexat,
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

.lt-s-.'-r'
n''' Sarah ss' Gel" No. sess.
John 3. Laird.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Rapides, La.
By virtue of and to. satisfy a writ of
fieri facias issued and to me directed
in the above entitled and numbered
suit, l have seized and will offer 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 Goth day Of March,
A. D. 1883,
the following described property spe-7
cially ordered to be seized and sold,
to-wit:.-
A certain piece or parcel of land,
lying, being and situated in the Par
ish Of Rapides, State of Louisiana,
near the left descending bank Of Ba-
you Lamourie, bounded in front by
lands belonging to Madam M. A.
Rougean, above by property of John
B. Laird and Ben. Rougeau, below by
property Of Weems' heirs, and in the
rear by What is known as the Neal
woodland, and containing the quantity
Of twenty-five acres, more or less, to-
gether with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, and all rights,
ways and privileges thereto belonging
or insant wise appurtenant.
Terms Of Sale-CASH, subject to
appraise,nent. d. G. PAUL,
Feb. 10, 1Ss6-tds. Sheriff.
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Wonderful Cures.

Messrs. w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale
and Retail Druggists, of Rome, Georgia,
say: We have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or give
such universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected by
these medicines in this city. Several ca
SEES of pronounced Consumption have been
entirely cured by use of a few bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken in con-
nection with Electric Bitters. We guar
antee them always. Sold by Jacob Gel
ger, Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

THE newly elected Board of Del
egates of the Fire Department will
hold meeting Saturday evening next
at 1880 o'clock, for the parpose of cleo
ting the following officers to serve for
the ensuing year, viz: President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer.
For the position Of President the DEM
oCRAT offers the name of Mr.. Henry
s. Gossens, the present incumbent,
with whom no fault has ever been
found.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

ENGINE No. GOA, of the Texas
and Pacific railway company, going
West was derailed on Sunday night
near the outskirts of Town, not far
from the Bayou Robert road. Some
trouble was experienced in getting her
back on the track again, as no less
than five hours were consumed in do
ing so. The obstruction was COW,
belonging to Judge NJ. Ryan which
was caught and thrown from the rails
and killed. The whole right hind leg
of the animal was torn from it's body.
BY the accident three passenger trains
were delayed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

GARDENING is all the go herea-
bouts. Even some of the young men
have taken to this pastime, and seem
to be having a very nice time so far
in that line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

-RUsToN has the handsomest and
most intelligent set of married ladies
of any town of its size III the State.
= Caligraph.
And Clinton has the sweetest and
prettlest set of unmarried ones in any
town, of any size, in any State Gin
ton Patriot Democrat.
Brothers Pearce and LAMBERT We
are surprised at you. That either of
you should claim for your respective
towns that which has long been Alex
andria's portion, is quite amusing, in
deed. Our women, God bless them,
both married and unmarried ones, are
the most intelligent, as we'll as the
sweetest and prettiest of ''any town,
in any State" In that line, we'll take
the cake
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

BE sure to take chance in the
rattle now being gotten up at the Sam
pie Room. Several articles are to be
thrown for. Only few more chances.
so cents piece. Try your luck.
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q q q q q q q 1

To avoid possible misconceptions,
and at his request, it is stated that Mr..
Robt P. Hunter has no charge of or
connection with the editorial depart
ment of this paper. Such articles as
have been or may hereafter he written
bv him for our columns have been and
will be over his signature or over his
pseudonym of Tobias.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

From what we learn in a round
about way the people of Pineville are
opposed to the proposed five mill tax
in aid of the North and South road.
Alexandrians are about equally d.
vided.
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az Application for rates to clnhs
should be made only to tie Office of tie
Company IN New Orleans.
tB For further information write
clearly, giving full address; POSTAL
NOTES. Express Money orders, or Ne"
York Exchange in ordinary letter:--
Currency by Express Gall sums Of 50
aud upwards at our expensr) addressed
M. 4, Dauphin,
New Orleans, Lit
eD Make Post Office Money Orders
payable aud a'ldrras Registered Let
ters to NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL.
BANK, New Orleans, La.
4. ALBERT & Son., AGENTS
4ilerand,fa, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

ANOTHER Masquerade Dance by
the young folks. This time at the re-
sdence of Mr.. VIM. Rexer in the 4th
ward, on Friday evening next.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

MIR. M. W. Calvit moved, on last
Monday, into the dwelling on the COR
ner Of Lee and Third SITS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

The members of the Pacific Fire
Co. will hold their regular monthly
meeting tonight at 1880 o'clock
Five delegates will be elected to re-
present the Company in the Board of
Delegates Of the Fire Dept.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

NoT1cE.-Delinquent members of
the Mite, formerly Subscription Chap
ter of St. James Church, will confer a
special favor by paying their dues.
BY order of the President
G.. A. THORNTON,
Treasurer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

AS we 60 to press we learn that
the physicians attending Mr.. Josiah
Chambers, Who has been i'll for weeks
past, have but little hope of bis recov-
cry. In his case the worst is expected
at any time. His death will be a blow
to his family, likewise to this commu-
nifty, by whom he was universally es-
teetned.
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TIME TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. .5:5S p. IN
Leave Alexandria. 1892 a. IN
For NeW Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. 80. =. .S:O5 a. m
Leave Alexandria. .1:3O a. m
Morgan'e La, & Texas r. r
Arrives at Alexandria. 1856 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. .4:3O a. m
~ First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs S6.S5. 81
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Town and Parish News.

The Charity Hospital is "under
way" and is to be completed in nine
ty days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

You are not old, yet your hair is
getting thin. Your friends remark it,
your wife regrets it. Parker's Hair
Balsam will stop this waste, save your
hair and restore the original gloss and
color. Exceptionally clean, prevents
dandruf, perfect dressing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

DURING our absence the other
day, two of our prettiest young lady
acquaintance called to see us, that is
they wished to see how the mode of
printing was done. We regret exceed
ingly that we were not at the office,
for we would have taken especial plea
sure in explaining to them the mystic
ries of the art preservative of arts, and
would furthermore have treated them
to the niceties of our Office, and let
them tasted of the "pi," if they were
inclined to do so. We will not call
their names for fear that we might
displease them, and to do SO bad "a
deed as'that would certainly be unbe-
coming IN newspaper man. Call
again Young ladies, aud if we are not
Sat home" next time, take possession
of our scissors and paste pot, and wait
our coming--then we will have nice
time together.
-"'TwAs, indeed, the very incest
affair of its kind ever given in our
Town" were the exact words used by
a young lady who attended the dance
at Mrs. Canfeld's last week, she wish
ing to expresses herself plainly on the
subject. And the fair one who spoke
is good authority too. There and then
we're congregated the beauties Of our
town, the grace, the elegance, the all.
One fair one in particular struck the
eye Of this reporter, Though it was
quite late when he appeared on the
scene) and she was charming. Her
graceful form as it glided to and fro,
was admired-her ease of motion was
noticeable. Her dress was inst the
style to look we'll, and her hair was
put together with care. All in all she
could have been easily seen in the
gronp, as she was the rosebud of the
evening. She was like Psyche.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

DANCER "A neglected cold or
cough may lead to Pneumonia, Con-
sumption or other fatal disease
Strong's Pectoral Pills will cure a
cold as by magic. Best thing for dys-
pepsia, indigestion, sick headache, as
thousands testify.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

Mr.. John P. Grogan is the own
er of one of the most valuable bird
dogs in this section, and although he
quite puppy is indeed hard to beat.
He is intelligent to a fault, if we may
use that expression; has speed and
nose, and had he entered in the puppy
stakes recently contested here, would
have been a sure winner John is
proud of his pup, takes good care of
him, and is in the humor of placing
his canine in the hands of a profession
al trainer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

BEFORE our next issue new
drug store, under the management and
control of Mr.. E. j. Sullivan, who is
well known and popular hereabouts,
will have been started in Alexandria.
A learned and experienced druggist
has been engaged to manage the pre-
scription department. Mr.. Sullivan
will himself look after tbs balance of
the business. We bespeak for the
new house a goodly share of patronage
o. the public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

10 the Ilmes-DemOcrat
Gov. McEnery has fixed Friday,
March IL, as the date for the execu-
ton of sentence in the case of Pat Ford
and John Murphy.
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\ CAPITAL RIzE1$I5o 1000

sy Notice-1ickets are Ten Dollars only.
Halves, IS. Fifths, 81. Tenths, 81.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-03-03

DIR. A. D. Mayo lectured at the
Courthouse Monday and last night,
and at the public school house on Mon
day morning, His discourses were en-
tertaining throughout, and seemed to
please his hearers. His language is
excellent, flows readily, and is not
above the comprehension Of any. AS
a speaker he has the necessary ease
and grace to be captivating. He has
visited several portions of orr State
lecturing for the cause of education,
and is, We are glad to say, pleased
with the success he has met. Those
who failed to hear him whilst here will
ever have cause to regret 1t, for GER
tainly his talk in the main was IN
s,ructive.
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DR.. S. III. Rushing,

OFFICE:
SECOND STREET, ALEX A, la.
~ Private Infrmary for treatment
of Chronic Diseases.