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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NATcHlrocHEs, La, !
April IL, 1886.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, before the Honor
able Judge, or in his absence, the Clerk
OF the District Court, at Alexandria, La.
on the 22d day of May, 1886, and secure
final entry thereof at the expiration of
thirty days from the date of this notice,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 1892 and addi-
tional entry No. 30l1-Benjamin G. Pow
ell, for the North half of North West quar-
ter, SOUTHEAST quarter of North West
quarter, and North West quarter of North
East East quarter, Section 4, Township 5,
North Range 4 West, Louisiana meridian,
and names the following as his witnesses,
viz: B. G. Cleveland, Eli Cleveland, Al.
len Lewis and William Ward, of Cotile
p. O. La. w. z. RUSSELL.
April II, l8o6-6t. Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

DIR. Gums Liver Pills removes Con-
stipation, prevents Malaria, cures Dys-
pepsia, and gives new life to the system.
Only one for dose. Free samples at ia
cob Geiger's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

DANGER A neglected cold or congh
may lead to Pneumonia, Consumption or
other fatal disease. STRoNG's PICTORIAL
PILLS will cure a cold as 10y magic. Best
thing for dyspepsia, indigestion, sick
headache as thousands testify.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

THE White Sewing Machine fol-
sale at Ferguson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

-FIsHING Tackle of every descrip-
ton at Ferguson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

-MEssRs. w. @. and J. W. Dam
mon left by Morgan train Monday for
Lecomte, near which place they have
a painting contract which will likely
keep them employed Tor six OF seven
weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Mn. John G. Goulden il in Col
fax on business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

How many bald heads you see. Work
worry, disease, dissipation. These do it.
Psrker's Hair Balsam stops falling hair
and restores gloss ann youthful COLOR
Exceptionally clean, elegant, perfect
dressing, not greasy. Prevents dandruff
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Nix. Ben Turner, of Pineville.
received eco folding opera chairs for
bis hall last week. They were for
merly used in Music Hall Of the late
Exposition.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
Two Doctors Failed.

R. X. Greenleess, Randall, Ark,
writes: l certify with pleasure to the
following facts: No prescription ever
effected more than temporary suppress
sion of the chills on myself. l was
told to try your Hughes Tonic. l
concluded to give it a trial alter two
doctors had failed to stop the cbills.
One bottle made a complete cure.
Prepared by X. A. Robinson K Co.,
wholesale druggists, Louisville, Ky.
Sold at retail by Druggists generally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
Only Half Alive.

There arc hosts of men and women who,
to coin phrase, are only half alive. That
is to say, they have seldom if ever any ap-
petite, are nervous, weak, fdgety and
troubled by numberless small pains and
aches. In the presence of vigorous, exu-
berant vitality they seem mere pigmies.
Such persons are usually fond of frequent
ly dosing themselves, swallowing in the
course of the year enough drugs to stock
an apothecarys shop of average dimen-
sions. This, of course, defeats instead Of
furthering the end in view, viz: tho re-
covery of health and vigor. Were they to
seek it from an unfailing source of vitali-
ty, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, how diff
ferent would be their case. Then vigor
would return to their debilitated frames,
the glow of health to their wan cheeks,
their trembling uncertain gait would
grow firm and elastic, appetite, that
grandest of all sauces, would give relish
for the daily food, were it ever so coarse,
and refreshing sleep would crown the task
of the day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

This editor was serenaded on
Saturday night by the Alexandra
Colored Brass Band. For the COM
pliment shown us we return thanks,
and trust that this organization will
steadily improve. The music was of
the sweetest kind and was heartily en-
Joyed. Success to the colored band.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19


AS will be seen by notice else.
where Chairman Holliugsworth, OF
the Congressional Executive Commit
zee OF the Fourth District, has called
= meeting of the members of that com.
mitsee to take place at Shreveport on
June 7th. At this meeting the appor.
'ohment of each Parish will be made
aoo the place of holding the nomina.
.'ng convention selected, and other
BUSINESS of interest to the Democratic
voters OF the District will be transact.
e. All the members of the commit.
Ice shonld be present.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
TIME TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. 1892 a. m
For NeW Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. .1:30 a. M
Morgan's La, & Texas r. r
Arrives at Alexandria. 1855 D. m
Leaves Alexandria. 80. $3.50 a. m
r First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $685.. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Ar meeting of the Levee Com.
mttee, organized to secure the build
ing of the levee in this Town, held on
the 18th inst the following resolution
was passed:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Com
mittee and the people Of Rapides Parish,
are due and are hereby rendered to the
Board of State Engineers, and particu-
larly to Col. Fl. B. Thompson, Assistant
State Engineer, for the careful, patient
and efficient manner in which he dis
charged his duties - always courteous,
kind and obliging and painstaking in es-
tablishing the leyee lines in such man.
ner as to do the least possible injury to
private interests.
This is as it should be, and we COM
mend Mr.. Bolivar II. Thompson, to
the people of the State of Louisiana
as Ill efficient engineer, a courteous
gentleman, Il polite and attentive Off
Ger, always willing and ready to act
III accordance with, aHd as we'll sub.
| serve the interest of bis people.
The regular monthly shoot of the
Alexandria Rod and Gun Club occur.
red Tuesday last, (the 18th inst) a,
which large number of the members
were present. 1t took place at TN
Gle" John Prescot,'s in the country
who has been president of the clnl
since its organization, and is one ot
the most popular officers who ever
presided over any organization of tht
kind. His hospitality is without lin
it. These monthly shoots at which
the different members try their hands
at Peoria black birds, sprung from one
of the latest improved traps, are grow
ing in favor and are always enjoyed
With such a make mp as the club ba'
it is sure to succeed Cor. Times
Democrat.
-D1sTRIcT Court, after a session
Of two weeks in Grant Parish, ad
journed at noon on Friday last. Thu
Chronicle says Judge Blackman is tt
be congratulated at the CELEBRITY will
which business was disposed of before
him. Twenty-Five criminal cases wer'
tried, resulting in nineteen convic
tons and six acquittals. The Crane
Jury at this term found fourteen tru'
bills, and reported no bills in twelv'
cases.
: We learn that Mr.. R. W. Bring
hurst, Surveyor of Rapides Parish, ant
! Mr.. G. Johnston, surveyor of Gran
Parish, have been employed to selec
10000 acres of land lying in the Par
ishes of Rapides, Grant and Catahou
la. This selection is to be made from
the lands owned by the railroad, OF
account of a division of stock among
the individuals composing the railroad
company. The work of selection ha
already been commenced by Messrs
Bringhurst and Johnston. [Colfa'
Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

Hon. Roht. p. Hunter is chair
man of the House appropriations COM
mittee he is also a member of the
committee on rules and of the judici-
ary committee. Hon. s. F. Meeker
is member of the committee on paro-
chial affairs and of the committee on
health and quarantine,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

The newspapers in this Congress
ional District are worrying over the
Congressional nomination. Much more
it seems, than any one else. 1t is one
of the times that the people will take
a hand. They hold the patent right
the Office, and will confer it as suits
them best, without reference to politi-
cal bosses. There are plenty of good
men, true, able and tried in this Dis
trict, who would fill the position with
tonor. Just now We are letting 'the
other fellow fret over it."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

-MR. J. G.. Wicklilfe passed down
Sunday, bound for Baton Rouge, to
attend the meeting of the State Bar
Association, which body was to have
met in the above named city on Mon
day last, and of which he is Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19
Town and Parish News,

GRANT Parish pays $500 for her
printing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

The Kelly Brothers were award
ed the contract last week to repair the
Catholic Church, they being the low
est bidders-$30O. The work to be
done consists principally of new
roof for the church and also for the
ps'est's residence, building of new
sacrlsty, putting up of windows, etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

-TuE many friends of Judge ]. L.
Logan, of Mansfield, in this Parish,
will regret to hear of his death, which
occurred on the 4th inst. Judge Lo-
gan was warm and faithful friend, an
upright man and good citizen. He
became quite famous in the United
States as the Judge before whom was
tried the celebrated case of the State
VS.. B. +. Jenkins ct al, charged with
the murder of Rev. j. Lane Borden.
His family have our profound sympa-
thy Natchitoches Review.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-05-19

1T appears to be fact, that S. NJ.
bFlan Esq, and District Attorney
wear are going to locate at Alexan.
ora to practice their professions
While we regret to lose them from
'n's District, and especially Mr. Brian
from this town, we bespeak success
LOT tue firm, and hope that the bar at
winfield may not be deprived of
'aelr valuable services in the future.
Wiunfeld Sentinel.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-12
ABOUT FUNERALS.
Obsequies Now SuperIntended by a
Paid Director-Sew Methods in
Practice.

New York Mail and Express: CHATS
what call n solid funeral" observed
Grand street funeral director, as me stood
at his window Thursday afternoon and
watched passing procession with the
eye Of connoisseur.
MAY ask what you mean by a solid
funeral?" inquired Mail and Express
reporter who stood close at hand.
The funeral director smiled with a
whoesOuled and expansive smile pecui-
ar to funeral directors. II suppose you
funerals, ) he said. well, that's the way
with most people. 1T is remarkable how
much peopl IN general don't know
about such things. Not one man in a
thousand has the remotest idea, how
funeral should be put together, beyond
the necessity OF corpse, hearse TO
carry il, and some carriages to follow the
hearse. That's actually All the vast ma,
jOrltY of people think is required for Il
tirst-class funeral. Why, sometimes |
think persons don't care about being
buried at all"
probably some wouldn't if the matter
were left entirely in their discretion. But
you haven't I told me what a solid funeral
means"
well, a solid funerals mighty good
kind of a funeral to have. In the first
place you must understand that a funeral
can be made up with as much artistic
skill as fine piece of architecture, or il
can be thrown together as carelessly as a
crazy quilt A solid funeral is one that is
made up with some regard to symmetry
of construction, like the one that just
passed hcre. OF course you didn't take
in the fine points, but that was Il funeral
any man might be proud to have. First
came the hcarse, then the double car
riages, then few single vehicles; the
best and most elaborate eonyeyances ut
the head and tho smaller ones in the rear,
exactly on the same principle that "A skill.
ful mason building pyramid puts the
largest blocks at the base and tapcrs of
in gradual and regular layers to the
smallest, That's one important fact.
Then If you had known anything about
well regulated funerals you would have
Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-12

temples of love, shepherds rendezvous
la Watteau cottages and labyrinths,
where, no donbt, the same intrigues
prachcced long before at Versailles were
carried on. There, too. was created re-
markabe library and a theatre. To-day
the little theatre has disappeared and
its site is occupied by u Catholic chapel,
which has no beauty or space to recon-
mend it.
asked the somewhat frosty guardian
of this once imperial domain why the
nation did not keep it in repair? Her
answer was somewhat vague, but the re-
sponse is easily found. The nation has Il
sovereign dislike for perpetuating
souvenirs of the Napoleons. Malmaison,
which got its ominous name as far back
as the invasion of the Norsemen in the
ninth century, when the pirates did so
much damage in the neighborhood that
the monks called it mala mansio, was in
the fourteenth century adependency of
the abbey of st. Denis. In the sixteenth
century it belonged to one of the old
councillors of the parliament of Paris, and
was the handed down through long
succession of wealthy families until jose
Dhine auharnais. just as she was about
to become the wife of Napoleon, bought
it for 100000 francs. IL is curious
historical fact that the sum asked for it
to day. nearly 100 wears after, is identical
WlJl IllaU Dy Josephine. MuCn larger
sums have been paid for it at different
times. 1t was bought in 1926 by Swed-
ish banker, who had been attracted to it
by the fact that Napoleon staid there dur
ing his tremendous discontinue after
Waterloo, for several hundred thousand
francs: and in 1912 the property, much
reduced in size, was purchased by Maria
Christina for 100000 francs Napoleon
Ill, was so anxious to get it, and in it to
perpetuate the memory of the man whom
he was pleased TO call his immediate re .
lative, that he paid, in 1861, 100000
francs for it. 1t is believed that the
Second Empire spent as much as this
large sum in fitting up Malmaison, trans
porting ththcr all the "reminiscences of
the First Empire. There were no histori-
cal museums superior to this in France.
Now the collections are all dispersed,
and it is probable that Malmaison will
shortly become the home of some Eng
lish, or American, or other foreign
family, and that the house will be com
pletely remodeed. Out of the enormous
park at least II dozen gardens and rustic
retreats are to be created. There is no
monument anywhere in the hamlet to
perpetuate the memory OF Napoleon.
Oddly enough, Josephine is most spoken
of by all the local guides and the guard
ians of the quiet church at Rueil, in
which the divorced empress lies buried.
If the visitor did not inquire for Ma
poleon |. not one of these guardians
would intimate that he had ever existed.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-12


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Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-12

eXcusable of all our tariff lniguities, we
have an illustration of the invariable
working of high and useless duties. They
begin in eXtravagant profits for monopo-
lies and end in industrial postration; but
from beginning TO end, the only indi-
vidual who cannot possibly gain any
benefit whatever and who bears the
heaviest share of the loss is the working
man. This is the system by which capi-
tai has for nearly a generation pro
tected" la 9or Tor its own priqate emolu-
Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-12

DIX j II MCLEAN's Liver and Kidney
Plllcts are a remedy and specific tor
chiis and fever, mild in their acl ION they
arc agreeable 10 take and {. ctrtain cure.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-03

To a person who has a moderatelv
well-supplied pocketbook and a thought
full turn of mind there can be no more
fruitful theme for meditation than TO 90
into our large halls, theatres, churches
ami other places OF public resort and
securing sat in the gallery or in the
rcAr part OF the room, look at the heads
OF The cHudIcncc for no other purpose than
t. ascertain by actual count how many
show signs OF b ldness.
Unless the eNperiIneuier has been in
the habit OF counting for this object. he
Will Toe surprised 10 learn that, in most
OF the Eastern cities, full 30 per cent of
the men more than 80 years of age show
unmiStakablc signs OF badness. while
nearly twenty per cent. have spots on
their heads that are not only bald but
actually polished with the gloss that is
supposed to belong to extreme old age
alone.
/ have been In the majority of the
churches and theatres in all the large
Eastern cities, as well as in Chicago,
St. Louis and other places OF the West
and have verified my assertion by actual
count.
From my observation I find that bald
headed men are most plentiful in New
York and Boston. After these come
Philadelphia, Washington and the
Western towns.
l say "men," for two reasons: 1,
Because women usually wear their hats
or bOnnets on such occasions, thus COW
ering their crowns. 2. In case their
hats are removed the hair is combed so
as to cover any possible bald spot, or
else there is an artificial switch to
hide the defects of nature
So. without indulging in any specula-
tions regarding what may be- 1 Will con-
fine myself 10 what is to be seen
Here are a few observations taken in
Boston: Trinity Church. 243 men; n
actually bald and 46 indications of bald
ness. Kings Chapel, Sc men 80 actu-
ally bald and ii indications of badness.
Hollis Street Theatre, orchestra at per-
formance OF the Mikado," So men; "a
actually bald and 10 indications. Bos-
ton Theatre. Judic, 126 men 81 actually
bald and 43 ndications.-[ Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-03
CALLING PEOPLE UP.
A Way of Making = Good Living.

You don't believe night watchmen
grow rich in the business" said Mr..
Oscar Berry, of Murray Hill. to a repre-
sentative of the New York Mail and Ex-
press. Well. then, you are entirely
mistaken, for I know of at least two
members OF the profession, as call it,
that own their own houses and several
others besides.
How do they make It? Take, for
instance John -
He resides within easy distance of
the Grand Central Depot. He has num-
Der OF stores and private houses to take
care of around there, but one-hundredth
part Of his earnings are not made in that
way.
Just imagine, IL you can, the number
OF train men of every description that
save to be called every morning. You
EnOw that even half a minute behind
time would lose them their trip, if not
their job.
Then, take car conductors and driv-
ers; they are precisely in the same
fix.
All this is but a drop in the bucket,
however, when compared with the null
titude of other workingme en- that have to
be called on time IS well as early-rising
business men, whose reliance on their
watches and clocks has cost them untold
trouble in the way OF fines, rebukes or
dismissals. Then, again, you have your
milkmen that have routes; your express
wagon men, who have to catch trains.
I'll never tell you how many OF them
John has on his list; but do know that
he has had enough of them for the last
ten or fifteen years to enable him to
build four tenement houses on Third
avenue, and to own his own house on
Second avenue.
"Can these men afford to pay for the
services Of a watchman Why, GER
tainly they can, for the watchman's
charges are moderate.
Take my own case. / have to be at
my business at 5 o'clock sharp, winter or
So Ayner. 1 have often and often got
left by depending upon my watch or the
clock in the house. Again, If l am up
late l am liable to oversleep myself
Not so with John, for he is on the
tramp from midnight until o clock next
morning. You can depend on him even
If your ears are stuffed, for his attack on
the be-. would wake the dead"
Ana his charges ?"
1.-The small sum of 25 cents per week
to one class of customers, so cents to
another, and IS cents to the richest.
Within the last ten or fifteen years he
has, together with two of his sons, grown
rich in the business, but still sticks
to it.
ITO meet him on his rounds in frost
and snow, rain or shine. followed by a
shaggy dog, his appearance is such as to
excite your sympathy; but il you saw
him on Sunday, doing the road act be-
hind a fast little mare, your sympathy
would be transformed into envy.
Next to him comes Jim -, who
does large express and truck business.
He waits on the Murray Hill folks, and,
like John, is well off. Both have been
supplied with reliable chronometers by
their constituents, who can sleep as
soundly as they please and have no feaI
of being late for business.
Now you have the secret of how
John and Jim grew rich. I have nc
doubt that there are hundreds of othel
watchmen throughout the city who are
engaged in the same business"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-03
A woman's Revenge.

There Is one wife uptown who is no
longer anxious to play of jokes on her
hu band to get even.
She was economical, and 1t WAS the
hardest thing in the world for this poor
man to get really good, fine, elaborate
dinner at his home. So one cay he took
an idea into his head that he would have
a decent meal for once, so he tele-
phoned:
" am bringing three fellows home
to dinner ri"nds from the East. Do
the thing hand ONE
She worked like n Trojan and got up q
magnificent dinner, and Just aS she had
put the finishing touches to the table he
lelephoned ain:
They can't come. I'm sorry you had
SO much trouble
He was chuckling over this It was
too good joke TO keep. so he told q
married friend, VINO went home and told
his wife, who put on her bonnet the next
afternoon anu went over and told the
victim.
Time went on, and one day this man
had some friends from he East and he
telephoned his wife to make pre-, arations.
She answered chceClulv, and then
dressed herself and went off with mar
ried fjiend. When she came home she
found that her husband ami three friea ds
had been there and gone down town.
About 4 O'Clock IN The moraing a man
fell up against the front door, and he
was put TO bed as gently as il he had
been perfectly sober.
II the positions had been revcrs ed, the
man would have got mad AMI raj ed
the roof. But the wi. e-well, the wife
only felt that she had somehow humili-
ated her husband, and if he had run
away with another woman she would
have felt almost a. il it served neg right
= san Francisco Chronicle.