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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
Kicked a Man of the Street Car.

Mr.. Bolen is street car driver on
the Main street car line. A few days
ago Mr.. Elan got on his car pretty
drunk. Bolen asked him for his fare.
ELAN told him ifhc wanted any fare
he must take it out of him, and threw
his coat open, as Mr.. Bolen and n wit
ness state, and throwing his hand 10
his hip pocket as if he was after gun,
when Bolen grabbed him, threw him
70 the floor of the rear platform and
kicked him off, and then gave him an
other kick as parting salute. When
they picked Elan up he was unable to
stand: alone and fell to the ground. lie
was taken home in a buggy loaned by
Mr. Linskie. His honor after listening
to the testimony of four witnesses ana
the statement of Bolen said: "a street
car driver has right to collect 1are'
and if man refuses to pay, put nm
of. put he has no right to make an as
sault and kick man in the face after
he is down and off his car. fine you,
Bolen. Sc, and Mr.. Bolcn walked
promptly up to Ed Cornwalrs desk
and counted him out six silver dollars.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
Domestic Views.

The small boy was RECALLING visitor,
with the family album:
who is this onc?" asked the victim
as he began the photogra hc volume.
ooh. that's gramp' an ncres gram
rite acrost the leaf"
"And this pretty ladyP'
THAT chromo's Ant Suke; she's a
terror. An that fel that looks rs et
he didn't know beans is nunkey."
"Who are the two taken together?'
That's pop an mann, only they
amt fitin' there"
"And this sweet child?"
That's me when | was q kid. An
that's pops first wife what dide; an
that's anuther nunky. Say, he don't
look like u bird, does hep Pop says
he's real old gallus bird; an this"
The entrance of the family prevent
ed further disclosures. --DetToH Free
Press.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
His Creditors.

81 am sorry you have taken down
the window screens, madame" said
Dallawag. Il felt tolerably secure
from being bored by creditors as long
rs the screens were in"
'Creditors!'
Eyes, for the last few nights. they
have poured in and presented their
bills, dozen at time.
"Well, I'm sorry, I'm sure; but /
haven't seen soul call on you for a
week. And as for coming through a
third story window, You must have
dreamed it,"
30, no, didn't; there is one of them
on the ceiling now, that paid in full
last night" replied Dallawag, as he
pointed to a gorged mosquito on the
ceiling. Car! Pretzers Weekly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
He Rose to the Occasion.

The greatest argument against kings
is that when the king hasn't got his
crown and his insignia you can't tell
him from any body else, and if you put
a millionaire behind bar, even by &C
cident, people will come in nd demand
cocktails of him. and prob bly, tell him
to hurry up as thirsty poop who want
to get along to the next saloon usually
do. But have never heard of any
such mistake so neatly turned as at a
big party a few weeks ago. A foreign
gentleman, while engaged in foraging
for plate for a lady he had taken into
supper, came on man with plate in
his hand looking at it in an aimless
way. He thought he was lazy waiter.
''Give me that plate, please.
The austere figure turned anS
gazed upon hin, silently
GIVE mo that plato, waiter"
There was no sign. Ii began to dawn
upon the guest that he was mistaken
and finally he recognized in the figure Il
well-known millionaire, who was APP
parently bent on the same errand. Any
plain American would have tainted.
The foreign gentleman was equal to the
occasion.
Pardon me, sir. ] did not recoc-
nize you, and we are both dressed so like
the walters that the mistake might have
as easily been yours rs mine. - San
Francisco ChrOnicle.'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
Charles Shows Mother.

The mother of Charles Snow, the
young man who shot James Meagher
last Wednesday evening, arrived in
the city this morning and is making
an attempt to get the young man free.
Neagher is not hurt; the ball Only pen
etrated the skin and fell out on the
ground, being saved by the ball pass
ing through couple of envelopes i'll
his side pocket. Mrs. Snow is an in
telligcnt lady, and the occurrence
much effects her.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
SECOND DAY
or the Annual Conference OF the
NJ. Il. Church, North.

Ehe conference convened this morn
ing mt 8 o'clock, and opened with n
halt.hour prayer meeting.
Bishop Hurst then took the chair
and called the conference to order for
business.
Rev. ii. A. Tucker, of Parsons, Has;
Rev. j. W. G. Coke, travelling agent OF
the Sunday School Union, and Rev. ;,
A. Ross were introduced.
The minutes of the previous session
were read and approved.
Rev. j. X. Wolf, presiding elder of
Dallas district, made his report by
which it was seen that the work in his
district was in fiourishing condition.
Rev. II. j. Crist, presiding elder of
the Fort Worth district, made his re-
mort in which he showed there were
fine openings for church work in the
Panhandle, and success in most of the
charges.
Rev. A. A. Johnson, president OF the
Texas Wesleyan College at Fort Worth,
made q very favorable report of the
work of the college. lie stated that
the number Of students had been doub-
led this year, and that the financial
prospects were excellent.
Rev. 7. A. Juhlin, presiding elder
of the Scandinavian district, made
his report, which was voluminous and
full of encouragement, in that the
church is rapidly spreading among the
Scandinavians of the State. Six years
ago there was only one preacher in
the State; to-day there are ten, with
increasing congregations.
Rev. ii. A. Tucker, ID. ID. Of Par
sons. Kansas, will preach at the Tab
ernacle Church at 1880 p. IN. Mr..
Tucker is an eloquent speaker, and a
man of unusual ability.
Bishop Hurst presides with dignity,
and is kindness itself.
The conference adjourned to meet
with closed doors this afternoon ut 2
o'clock.
The conference will convene to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock.
MINISTER'S PRESENT.
Dhe Northern Nj. T.. Conference met
yesterday afternoon with closed doors
for the purpose of hearing an appeal
case, in which n minister Of that
church had been expelled. The mat
ter was heard, but not disposed of.
The following-named ministers are
in attendance: Bishop j. l.. Hurst,
Revs. VIM. Bussett, Thomas Broad,
Thomas Corkell, Chas. Campbell, w.
Cooper, II. J. Christ, M. A. Dough-
erty, W. S. Falkenburg, Chas. Gid
dings, j. B. Holloway, A. A. johnson,
y. o. Mcintyre, j. Kerns, T. S. Mill
house, b. F. Rollins, j. NJ. Wilder, c.
H. Fucker, S. A. Ross, G.. M. Reynolds,
Carl Peterson, p. A. Juhlin, A. j.
Gustafon, A. Walhlin, o. Wahlburg,
I. A. Lindburg, o. Halberson, John
Nelson, S. L. Carlander, J. r.. Wolf, j.
w. G.. Coke. There are number of
interested visitors from abroad also
present.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26

An interesting lecture tonight at
the Skating Rink by Col. A. Il. CUT
ting. The lecture will be on Mexican
laws and customs, their treatment of
American citizens, the colonization
scheme, etc. Eight o'clock sharp.
Misses sandals Acc, at II. & Ms.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26

barometer in the world
Tut up in a building in
| 1t runs through two
lding. The tube is 81
Nh in diameter. Usual
not more than q feet
ameter ABOUT the size
The tube is filed with
il eleven times more
ercury. The gIycerine
|ty-five to wenty-seven
and can BE- cen from
nec ~-ul
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
Waiting the Arrival of Friends.

The funeral of Mrs. Storms, who
died Wednesday night and was to
have been buried this afternoon, has
been postponed until tomorrow, the
friends, having received a telegram
from relatives that they would arrive
this afternoon.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26

The funeral of Mrs. DIR. Robinson
takes place this afternoon from the
family residence, in Mount Airy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-26
MatrimOny Day.

Day" is getting to be
ton at county fairs. A
,ty fair recently gave a
Aatft to a couple who
bn the grounds. Hon.
added $50 from his pri-
|the railroad running to
passed the happy pair
,at curiosity and back.
high premium to pay
young people married,
less would no doubt ef-
IN many instances. On
matrimonial feature OF
cannot help proving an
J excellent one. Terrs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
SUCCESSION SALE.

SUCCESSION OF NJ. ,o-
JOSEPH ROBERT Nv 'S'
Probate Docket-Distriet 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 Dis
trict Court, in and for the Parish and State
aforesaid, i'll the above numbered and emit
tied succession, commanding INC as sheriff
and ex-Otfici0 auctiOneer, to sell for the
payment Of debts, for cash, and in accord
ance with law, the hereinafter described
property, shall offer for sale at public
auction, in front of the Court House door,
i'll the Town Of Alexandria, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of FEBRUARY,
A. u. 1886,
the following described property, situated
i'll the Parish OF Rlpidcs and State of Lou
isiaea, to-wit:-
A certain tract or parcel of land describ-
ed as southwest quarter of northeast quar-
ter, section II, township l, south range
east, and containing forty acres, more or
less, with all the improvements thereon.
A certain tract or parcel of land tlescrF,-
ed as east half of southwest quarter, sec
ton IL, township l. south range east, and
! containing sixty acres more or less, with
all improvements thereon. Said two above
described tracts being entered by and in
the name of Joseph Robert.
A certain tract or parcel of land entered
in the name of john Mcintosh, and des-
! cribed as west half of southeast quarter,
section IL, township l, south range east,
and containing eighty acres, more or less,
with all Improvements thereon.
Another tract or parcel of land entered
in the name of John Cochran. and being
northeast quarter Of section II, township
l, south range east, and containing one
hundred aud forty five acres, with all iu.
prOvements thereon.
Terms of Sale-CASH. subject to ap-
praiscment. ID. C. PAUL,
Sheriff and ex-ot1icio Auctioner
Jan. 10, 1Ss6-ttls,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

Mn. James Gerrety, who died in
our town on Friday last, was 50 years
of age. He had been suffering for
some weeks from an attack of pneu-
monia, during which time he received
the best of medical attention, and was
carefully and increasingly nursed and
cared for by Mr. Sam. Fellows. He
served in the Confederate army through
the whole war, having been in Nichols
Brigade. He was good aud honest
man, aud had many traits of character
to be admired, and those who knew
him could not but love him. May he
rest in peace.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

~-VICK's Floral Guide for 1886,
the pioneer seed annual of America,
comes to us this year real gem, not a
dry list of hard botanical names, but
over thirty pages of reading matter,
among which are articles on Roses,
House Plants, Cheap Greenhouse, On
ion Culture, Mushrooms, Manures,
Young Gardeners, and very int esting
reading, followed by about $50 pages
containing illustrations, descriptions
and prices of seemingly everything the
heart could desire in the line Of Seeds,
Plants, Bulbs, Potatoes, etc. 1t is a
mystery how this firm can afford to
publish, and really give away, this
beautiful work of 900 pages Of finest
paper, with hundreds of Illustrations
and two fine Colored Plates, all en-
closed in an elegant cover. Any one
desiring goods in this line cannot do
better than send 10 cents for the Flo,
raj Guide, to James Wick, Scotsman.
Rochester, New York. Deduct the 10
cents from first order sent for seeds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
No Boon That Science Has Con-
ferreu

Has been fraught with greater bless
sings that that which has accrued to
the inhabitants of malarial ridden por-
tons of the United States and the
Tropics from the use of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters The experience of
many years but too clearly demonstra-
ted the inefficiency of quinine and 9TH
er drugs to effectually combat the pro
gress of intermittent, congestive and
bilious remittent fevers, while on the
other hand, it has been no less clearly
shown that the use of the Bitters, a
medicine congenial to the frailest con-
stitution, and derived from purely bo-
tanic sources, affords reliable safe
guard against malarial disease, and ar
rest it when developed. For disorders
of the stomach, liver and bowels, for
general debility and renal inactivity,
it is also most efficient remedy. APP
petite and sleep are improved by it, it
expels rheumatic humors from the
blood, and enriches circulation i'm
poverished by mal-assimilation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Rapides-12th judicial Dis.
trict Court.
f Erwis Tsxxp OF No. 4e5-prob.teD Docket
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
IN whom it doth or may concern that
Mrs. Pleasance Texada, administrators OF
the Succession of Lewis Texada, deceased,
has this day fled therein her firal account
and that the same will be approved and
homologated unless objection is made there.
to within the delay prescribed by law.
BY Order of the Court.
Witness my official signature
L. s. }and seal of Office at Alexandria
49, La., this January 10, AID. 1856,
c. L. RANSDELL,
Jan. ", 1856. Deputy Clerk,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Tuos. c. MASx1SG1
MRS. J. 3 5. cA1vrr No. 1854.
MRS. NJ. +. JONES.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Rapides, La.
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
IL writ of tieri facias issued and to me
directed in the above entitled and number
ed suit, 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 FEBRUARY,
A. d. 1886,
the following described property, specially
ordered to be seized and sold, to-wit:-
The undivided onc.eighth Q-s) of the
following tracts Of land, all situated, lying
and being in the Parish of Rapides, Lou
isiana, together with the like undivided
share Of all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
LIST. The tract on the left descending
bank of Bayou Boeunf, in Rapides Parish,
La, bounded above by the Compton Home
Place, ana below by the land of Hatch
Dent heirs, containing $50 acres, more OF
less, and being part Of the "Wellswood'
plantation.
I'd. Another tract adjacent to the other,
being the back concession thereof, contain
ing 300 acres, more or less.
I'd. The IDENTITY tract, abont nine miles
from "Wellswood," in rear of lands of X.
NJ. Clark and the Champions, being pine
woods, without improvements, and con-
tanning about 200 acres
Terms of Sale-CASH, subject to ap-
praisemert. ID. c.. PAUL,
Jan. 13-tds. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
WHERE'S ALL THE MONEY GONE?

The oldest inhabitant is just now see.
ing two things he never saw before
the weather so cold and money SO
scarce. The Signal Service tells us
that the cold came from the North
pole or thereabonts, by way of the
Rocky mountains, but we have no
body to tell us What has become OF
all the money. There is absolutely
not enough in circulation here to meet
the necessities of the small trade left
to Alexandria. That it is being boar
ded is evident; that the currency is
being concentrated and the purchasing
power of the almighty dollar largely
increased, every one can see. 1t buys
now IS pounds of the planters sugar
and II pounds of his cotton. / think
I can tell some of the causes of the
present financial stringency here
First, of all our capital is all in lands
and our lands are practically without
value. This arises partly from the
want of sufficient labor; partly from
failure of crops; partly from a pre-
vailing want of confidence everywhere
and greatly from the ruinous policy of
taxing mortgages, which prevents the
negotiations Of loans on mortgage.
Congress orders that two and a half
millions of silver be coined every
month. The officials of the U. S.
Treasury keep it in the vaults and lay
out gold instead. The money power
has conspired against the people to
hoard the gold and increase its value.
There is gigantic conspiracy against
the people and they are the sufferers.
Capital is afraid of labor and to keep
it down, pursues the policy of making
tile laboring man too busy earning his
daily bread, to give him time to think
of his wrongs or opportunity to COM
bine to redress them. The laborer
barely earns his bread and has no
surplus with which to trade with the
merchant. The business of the mer-
chant languisbes for want Of buyers
Neither the laborer nor the merchant
can afford to send for or pay the doc
tor except in case of urgent necessity,
and the practice Of the doctor is unre-
munerative. Neither the laborer, nor
the merchant nor the doctor, have sur
plus means with which to make con
tracts-no contracts are made and of
course, none are violated and the law
yer finds himself with idle time on his
hands The same thing is true of the
dentist, "the butcher, the baker, the
candle stick MAKER" and We are all
in the same boat of hard times.
1t is poor doctor who can only tell
the patient what is the matter with
him and can give him no medicine to
cure, or at least ameliorate his condi-
ton, but as this discursive effusion has
already passed its proper limits must
save my prescription for another time.
Very truly yours,
TOBIAS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

-LoRILLARD's Circus exhibited
in Alexandra on Monday night, and
in Pineville, across the river, last
night. We do not say that it is the
best show of the kind which has ever
visited this section-yet all admit that
the show has some good features, and
well worth the price of admission. The
snide shows which have pitched their
tents amongst us lately have Disguised
our people, or else larger crowd
would have been present on Monday
All in all the Lorillard show is above
',e average.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The following meetings will be
held next week Monday night, Stone
wall Hook & Ladder Co; Tuesday
afternoon, at 4 o'clock, City Council
Wednesday night, Pacific Fire Co.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
Rapides Timber.

In the Exposition column Of the
Times Democrat, under the caption of
Louisiana Forestry" we find the fol-
lowing complimentary notice to that
industry of Rapides, which has SO very
lately received such an impetus:
The magnificent display from Rap
ides parish has attracted much atten-
ton. This parish has a very large
area of forest, both on the high and
lowlands. Prominence is given to the
'1ong leaved piue," which IS alum
dainty produced; also to variety Of
pine called the "curly pine" wood
we'll suited for elegant cabinet work
and other ornamental purposes; also
the sweet gum. The merits of these
woods are now attracting general at
tention. The "white ash" is largely
represented and is abundant. 1t is
much used for tool handles, oars, etc.,
and is highly esteemed on account of
its lightness, elasticity and strength.
The Police Gazette makes an an
nouncement in this issue. No one is
compelled to send ST 90, or even for a
sample copy, but thirteen issues would
furnish enough pictures to cover your
house, provided the house is not too
large. If you want the paper and
don't want to send for it, hand us your
$1.00 and we will forward it for you.
DO you wish to purchase goods
where you can get them the cheapest
Then go to the Red Plow Shoe Store,
cor. I'd and Jackson SITS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

UNITED States Marshall A. G..
Gibson is in Town and superintendent
the drawing of a jury on Monday for
the United States Circuit Court, which
convenes here next Monday. The
jury is made up of parties from this
and Natchitoches Parish. Those from
Rapides are: J, NJ. Hetherwick, L.
Lawrence, j. NJ. Armstrong, II: S.
Gossens, J. d. Osborne, j. w. Pres
colt, NJ. Paul, Jr., E. j. Barrett, John
We'll, NJ. Bloom, N. L. McGiunis, A.
P. Williams, Chas. Goldenberg, John
j. Ferguson, L. P. Wilmington, E.
Vallery, Robt. Aaron, S. Cullen, J.
NJ. Barrett, Thos. S. Murphy, Lynch
Baltic, l.. p. Baltic, Jos. Levin, Ed.
Raxsdale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The City Council should strain a
nerve and procure new hose for the
steam engine. The engine, in case of
i, fire, as things now stand, is almost
worthless. Don't wait for the horse to
get out before you shut the stable
door.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

MARRIED-At the Exchange Hotel,
in Alexandria, La, on Saturday, the
23rd of January, 1886, by Justice W.
W. Wilmington, Jr., Mr.. L. G. Dur
rum to Mrs. L. Z. Jackson, both OF
the Town of Robeline, Natchitoches
Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The Claiborne Guardian revives
old memories about j. Madison Wells
who is now growing blind:
J. Madison Wells is growing blind
but it did not interfere with his writ
ing in the memorial presented at the
last Legislature, when he sought to
have Judge Wilbur F. Blackman i'm.
peached. Neither did it seem to in-
terfere in his calculations when Re
publican majority was to be rolled up
where no Republican votes were cast
at the polls.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
TIME TABLE,;

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. .5:5S p. m
Leave Alexandria. 1882 a. m
For NcW Orleans:
Leave Alexandra. 1906 a. III
Leave Alexandria. .1:30 a. m
Morgan's La, & Texas r. r
Arrives at Alexandria. 1856 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. ...... .4:30 d. NJ
~ First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs S5.S5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

LIKE the paper itself, the Alma.
nae of the Times Democrat is first class
in every respect, and could not be ca
silly improved on. This is saying a
good deal in a few words-just the
idea we wish to convey. Its typo
graphical appearance is neat; its il
Illustrations life-like and natural. In
a word, the little periodical is a daisy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

THE DEMOCRAT, in future, will pub
lish the proceedings in full of the City
Council and Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The newspaper man generally
gets the first glimpse at everything
that is pretty--this is a rule which
from time immemorial has been carried
ont. Knowing this Mrs. Geiger, the
fashionable modiste of our Town, called
us into her cosy quarters one day last
week, and let us see the bridal dress
she was just completing for one of the
fair daughters of our Parish, who is to
he shortly led to the altar by very
popular railroad man. The dress is OF
white satin and embossed velvet, and
is made in the most elegant and artis-
tic style--fit to suit a queen. And
now we know our lady friends will say,
"who's the lucky Missl" But we can.
not tell
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27
Town and Parish News.

SENATOR E. +. Smart, of Vernon
Parish, accompanied by his daughter,
were in Alexandria Yesterday.