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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Louisiana Fair and Shreveport
Exposition.

The Louisiana State Fair and Shreye.
port Exposition will present it's Fourth
Annual Exhibit at Shreveport, beginning
Tuesday, the 9Th day of October, and
ending Monday, the 18th. Past expert
ence enables the management to enlarge
the scope of usefulness and attractireness
OF the various exhibits of our agricultural
and other products, and increase the pre-
MUM lists to the highest point of liberal
lty. Better crops, fatter and better cat
tie, larger and stronger work animals, and
encouragement in all industrial pursuits
is the sure outcome Of these annual ell
hibits. Everybody should raise some
thing for competition, or send somethin g
useful or attractive to exhibit, und go to
Shreveport during Fair week. An i'm
mense number of attractions are engaged
by the management that will prove in
structive as well as amusing. Competi-
tive prize and exhibition drills of the
crack military companies of the South
west will be grand feature of the Expo
sition. A social committee are now per
fecting arrangements to entertain them.
Trotting, running and pacing races
will have an unusual number of entries of
she fastest horses,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
RHEUMATISM AND CATARRH

Rheumatism aud catarrh are both blood
diseases. In many severe cases they have
yielded to treatment with B: B. B. [Bo.
tanic Blood Balm,] made by Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga Write for book Of con-
vincing proofs. Sent free.
R. P. Dodge, Atlanta, Ga, says: "My
wife had catarrh and nothing did her
any good. Her constitution finally failed
and poison got into her blood. 1 placed
her on q use of B. B. B., and to my sur
prise her recovery was rapid and CON-
plete."
w. P. Mcdaniel, Atlanta, Ca, writes:
I was much emaciated and had rheuma-
tism so bad could not get along without
crntches. l also had neuralgia in the
head. Then l tried B. b. B., and it's Of
fects were magical. 1 cheerfully recon-
mond it as good tonic and quick cure.p
Mrs. Matilda Nichols, Knoxville, Tenn.
writes: II had catarrh six years and a
most distressing cough, and my eyes were
much swollen. Five bottles Of B. B. B.
thank God, cured me-"
John NJ. Davis, Tyler, Texas, writes: IL
was subject number of years to spells of
infammatory rheumatism, which six bot
ties of B. B. B., thank heaven, has en-.
tirely cured. have not felt the slight
est pain SINCE"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

A WHITE MANS PLATFORM
awe must show to the world" says
the address of the Mississippi Demo.
cratic Committee, "that that race crea-
ted to govern, and that has governed
att other races where thrown in con.
tact, will in Mississippi stand by the
common civilization of the Union
which that race constructed and main
tanned, and that it will never consent
10 DO ruled by any other race manip
nlated by renegades. The flag Of
Caucasian civilization must float tri-
umphantly at the South and in every
other section of this proud land, and
throughout Christendom.- Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
w HI

Do you look around before purcbas-
ing your Boots and Shoes, and see
where you can get goods that will
wear we'll and give you satisfaction I
We invite you to call in and examine
our stock before purchasing and we
will save you money by selling you
we'll made and honest goods. Our
prices are the lowest, and satisfaction
guaranteed with every pair Of Shoes.
We handle a line of thece goods made
by the largest manufacturers in the
United States. BAUER Il We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: II can recommend Electric Bit
tiers as the very best remedy. Every bot
tie sold has given relief in every case.-
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of ten years standing. p
Abraham Hare, druggist, Belleville, Ohio,
atfirms: THE best selling medicine l have
ever handled in my 20 years experience.
is Electric Bitters.0 Thousands of others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric nit
ters do cure all diseases of the Liver. Kid
neys or Blood. Only a half dollar o bot.
tie at Jacob Geigers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
st. Francis Xavier's
Convent,
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA.
Under DirectionIot Sisters Of Divine
Providence.
OPENED SEPTEMBER ID, 1889.

|THIS INSTITUTION OFFERS EVERY
i advantage to young ladies who do
sire to receive good and solid education.
The course of study is thorough and
extensive, comprising all the English
beanches, German, French, Vocal and
Instrumental Music, Drawing, Painting,
the General Principles of Bookkeeping,
Plain Sowing and every variety Of Fancy
Work.
Pupils are divided into Primary, Inter-
mediate and Senior Departments. The
discipline Of the School is mild, firm and
and parental. As soon as they enter the
Convent, they become the children of the
house, aud the Sisters watch over their
best interests with maternal solicitude.
Great attention is given to the polite,
lady-like department of the pnpils.
Pupils of all denominations are receiv-
ed, and while the utmost care is taken in
the religious instruction of the children
of Catholic parents, there is no influence
exercised over the religious opinions Of
others but for this sake of order, all the
pupils are required to attend the religious
exercises with decorum.
The scholastic year is divided into two
sessions of five months each. The first
session begins with tho first day in Sep
tembor, aud the second with the first day
in February.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Gents Fine Hats.

There is no use talking, Jos. Levin
has the largest, finest and most stylish
line of Hats for men and boys, ever
brought to Alexandra, direct from
New York city. No cast off stock,
but something that would adorn the
show windows of the largo city Hat
stores. If you want something sty-
lish and durable, call and see Joseph
Leyin's line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
MIA. P. D. D. Delacrox, Cynremort p

Mn. P. D. D. DeIacrox, Cypremort P.
O., La, Nov. 80, 1883, says: "Three years
ago an agent representing DR.. Davis
Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry and
Tar came into my store. Being busy
was unable to give him any time. Be-
fore leaving he gave ME a sample bottle
Of Davis Wild Cherry and Tar, asking
me to give it to any one suffering with q
cough or GOLD. Several days afterward /
caught peavy cold. Remembering the
sample thought would try it. Six tea
spoonfnls cured me. Ordered q supply at
once, and have sold it with satisfaction
to all. 1t acts like magic on all my fam
lily, and l would not be without it. 7
take pleasure in recommending it at all
times" One dollar bottles hold two and
| d half times as much as so cents bottles
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at Jacob Gel
gers drug store as their giving away to
their customers of SO many free trial bot
ties Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their trade is simply enor
nous in this very valuable article from
the fact that it always cures and never
disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by eating q trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
LIST OF PRIZES:
), l3i prizes amounting to.......$1, O54, 81
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.

OtAUA Pa"oS SiAouuelAS VVs.s 's|A3VC4,cUV
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
~ For Club Rates, or any further in
formation desired, write legibly to the
undersigned, clearly stating your resi-
dence, with State, County, Street and
Number. More rapid return mail delive-
~ will be assured by your enclosing an
envelope bearing your full address.
IMPORTANT.
All ordinary letters containing Postal
Notes, Money Orders issued BY all Express
Companies Or New York Exchange.
Addressed
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
Address registered letters containing
Currency to New Orleans National Bank,
New Orleans, La.
REMEMBER That the only genuine
Louisiana State Lottery Tickets issued
under the State Charter, are recognized
ny the highest Courts, are invariably
signed by NJ. A. Dauphin, President. En-
dorsed ny Generals Beauregard and Early,
Supervisors Of the drawings, and guaran-
teed by National Banks Of New Orleans,
as to the payment Of its prizes. None
others are genuine.
All so-called Supplements" "Original
Little Louisiana" or other limitations with
unlawful Use of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company's name, by persons m
known, under assumed or fictitious names,
are attempts to deceive the public by
false pretenses, offering no guarantee
Whatsoever.
REMEMBER THAT ONE DOLLAR
is the Price of the smallest part or frac-
ton Of ticket issued in any drawing.
Anything in our name offered at q lese
price, is either counterfeit or . swindle,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Tribune, in chorus with other Republi-

can journals and leaders, "then you in
tend to catry the elections in such
States land districts by intimidation
and violence" Well suppose for the
sake of the argument We grant that
we do; then what do those jocrnals
and leaders think of the fitness of a
race for participating in American pol.
itics which, numbering from three, and
ten to one of the opposing race, throws
up its hands. abdicates its powers and
surrenders its rights to paltry minor
ity' Or again, to put the question in
another way /: What do these Repub.
lican journals and leaders, who charge
that the Democrats are carrying these
elections by intimidation and violence
think of political system, created by
their party, which forces their white
citizens of the South to violate
the laws, as the only means, as the
only earthly hope, Of maintaining a
christian civilization, aye, as the only
means of preventing organized society
from being overwhelmed and disinte.
grated by food Of ignorance, super.
stition and semi-barbarism3
We only throw out these questions
to our Republican contemporaries and
the leaders of that party as suggee'
lions. 1t does not concern as much
achat answers, y any, they make thereto;
but zoe k''ow perfectly soeN sohat, situated
as their :nh::tte tellou.citizens are I.
many localities IN the South, they aohulo
do. So situated the negroes uould cot
soih them just as they cote NTH as
And now, let us repeat right here
what we have said before. The ne
groes, where they are in the majority
will, IN nineteen cases out of twenty
vote almost solidly with the white
Democrats. 1t is plain, therefore, that
we advocate the abrogation of the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend.
ments. not in the interest of solid
Democratic South, and not because ne
entertain the least apprehension of nc
gro supremacy.
Neither, as must he quite obvious
do we advocate this measure with ans
idea that it will increase the strength
of the South in Congress, since its
contamination must necessarily lead to
reduction of the South's representa-.
ton in the House.
We advocate this step in behalf Of
higher, broader and more Independent
politics in the South /; because of the
social as we'll as political demoraliza.
ton which the participation of the
negro race in our elections threatens
to bring about here, and has already
begun; and finally, from a humane
and kindly standpoint, in behalf Of
the best interest eff the negroes them.
selves, whose real welfare and happi.
ness, like all other Southern men, we
are anxious to advance New Or.
leans States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

BY the August floods in Japan
10000 people were drowned and
2O,424 are receiving relief. Entire
villages were washed away and whole
districts submerged.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
SHOP:
Corner OF Lee and Fifth SITS.
ALEXANDRIA, LA.
SUCCESSION SALE.

The State of Louisiana, Parish of Rap.
ides, 18th Judicial District.
Mas s's 4. 1. sso es No. 557.
|DURsUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
l. order of sale issued by the Honora-
BILE District Court in and for the Parish
of Rapides, and State aforesaid, in the
above entitled and numbered Succession,
riff aud ex-Oficio Auctioneer, to sell for,
the payment of debts, for cash, and in &C.
cordance with law, all the property, real
and personal, belonging to the Succession
Of Mrs. Mary l.. Gr0gan, as per invento.
~ on file in said Succession, / shall offer
for sale at public auction, at the front of
the Court House door, in the Town Of
Alexandria, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of OCTOBER.
A. D. 1883,
the following described property, to-wit
A certain piece or parcel of ground, be-
ing, lying and situated in the Town Of
Alexandria. Rapides Parish, Louisiana,
and described a. lot four [4l Of square
twenty-three t231, in said Town Of Alex
andria, and the said square bounded
above by Third street, below by Fourth
street, and on one side by st. James
street, aud on the other side by Leo
street, with all the buildings and im-.
provemente thereon, and rights, ways
aud privileges thereunto belonging.
A certain piece or parcel of ground, be-
ing, lying and situated in the Town Of
Alexandria, Parish Of Rapides, and State.
of Louisiana, described as lot two [2l Of
square thirty lone [3l] Of said Town OF
Alexandria, the said square being bound
cd above by Fourth street, below by
Fifth street, and on one side by Leo
street, and on the other by Washington
street, with all the buildings and inn
prOvements thereon, and rights, ways
and privileges thereunto belonging.
TERMs-Cash, subject to appraisement
| on file. d. II. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioncer.
| Sept. II, 1859 tbs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

MIR. William T. Price, a Justice
Of the Peace, at Richland, Nebraska,
was confined to his bed last winter
with severe attack of lumbago, but a
thorough application of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm enabled him to get up and
go to work. Mr.. Price says: "rhe
Remedy cannot DO recommended too
highly" Let any one troubled with
rheumatism, neuralgia or lame back
give it a trial and they will be of the
same opinion. so cent bottles for sale
by L. j. Sullivan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
,@cjol Jomnal of the Torn.
Our Agents.

Intery, mintery, Cutlery Corn;
Apple seed and apple thorn;
Wire, briar, timber lock,
Three geese flew in flock;
One few East, one South, one West,
All crying Certain Chill Cure" is the
best.
.@ Certain Chill Cure" guaranteed at
Druggists. Sold by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

i Lave inst received a large lot of
both cooking and heating stoves OF
superior MAKE. Don't fail to examine
my stock before buying.
CHAs. W. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Furniture.

Don't buy Furniture until you have
priced that large stock just received
by Joseph Levin. He has a full as
sortment-worlds of it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
Clothing.

u Don't waste your time looking for a
fit where small stock of Clothing is
kept, bat 60 direct to Joseph Levin,
who makes Clothing speciality, and
buys from the best houses in New
York. He has Trousers and suits OF
clothes by the thousands, Overcoats
by the hundred, and sells everything
at fair profit only.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

e. j. Sullivan, druggist desires
to inform the public, that he is agent
for the most successful preparation
that has yet been produced for coughs,
colds and Group. 1t will loosen and
relieve severe cold in less time than
any other treatment. The article re-
ferred to is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy 1t is a medicine that has
won fame and popularity on it's mer,
its and one that can always be depen-
ded upon. 1t is the only known rem.
edy that will prevent Group. 1t must
be tried to be appreciated. 1t is put
up in so cent and 81 bottles. For
sale by q. j. Sullivan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
McEIree's Wine Of carduI

and THEDFoRo's BLAcK.pRAUGHT are
,or sale by the following merchants In
Rapides Parish:
). Gelger ..............Alexandria
Henry St. john. I"
Ben Turner. ..............P ineville
j. W. Miller. ,Bovce
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

The Ouachita Telegraph in speak
ing on the judicial reform question,
says: 1t now appears that the press Of
the State is not unanimous for the
additions of the Courts of Appeal,
and many able journals are ready to
admit that much has come of Naza-
reth. The Telegraph rejoices at this
change of heart and yet hopes to see
our Judiciary system reformed and
cheapened in spirit of patriotism and
wisdom, without prejudice to the in
terests of litigants or the administra-
ton Of justice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
CAPITAL PRIZE,
$3OO,OO

loo, 000.srickets at $40; Halves $40; Quar-
tors IS; Tenths -; Twentieths 81.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
TERMS:
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

Board, Tuition and Washing, per
session Observation-Disclosures. $75 90
Piano, per month ................. 50
Organ, per month. 90
Painting, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
french, $500. .................... w
German, ...... ................... 90
Books, postage, and implements, used
in the different branches Of education,
are charged according to current prices.
No particular costume is required for
school days, only great neatness aud sim
plicity of dress are enforced.
Every three months report will be
sent to parents or guardians, informing
them of the health and proficiency Of
their pupils.
For further particulars address
SISTER SUPERIOR,
Divine Providence Convent, Alexand.
rio, La. Isl 1m
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION;
Over 1 Million hstnlvtsl,
[15
La. State Lottery Go.


n Incorporated by the Legislature
for Educational and Charitable purposes,
and its franchise made part of the pres
ent State Constitution, in 1879, by an over
whelming popular vote.
n ITS GRAND EXTRAORDINARY
DRAWINGS take place Semi-Annually,
June and December,) and it's GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
place in each of the other ten months in
the year, aud are all drawn in public, at
the Academy of Music. New Orleans, La.
We do hereby certify that ice supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi
annual drawings Of the La. State Lottery
Company, and IN person manage and control
the drawings themselves, and that the san.e
are conducted ,c;th honesty, fairness, and in
good faith to,pard all parties, and ace author
ice the Company to use this certificate, nth
fac smile Of our signatures attached, in its
Advertisements.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-09-25

stoou, no lear VI negro supremacy
in the South. That will never take
place in any Of these States until our
ewn oountrymen of the Northern States
have organized and carried out war
Of determination against the whites Of
Louisiana, South tCarolina and their
sister Southern States, and converted
them, by the power of the bayonet,
into SO many negro Republics. In
other words, when the North shall be-
come infused with the spirit that in
spired General Sherman's Torch and
Dagger article, and shall be prepared
once NOSE to she'd the blood Of her
sons, to exhaust her treasury and
spread Indebtedness and woe through
out her own as we'll as our borders, for
the purpose of exterminating white
christian civilization and setting up a
Haytian section of the country, and
shall have succeeded, then we say,
the States and counties and parishes
in the South that have the largest ne.
gro majorities, will cease to be clubs
in the hands of the Democracy of the
South to strike down those who seek
to hurl Southern civilization under
black heels.
ala ~ Exclaim the Inter Ocean,
tue Commercial Gazette, the New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-21
From West.

Willie l.. Pusey. the youngest son of
Quin,on Pusey, died quite suddenly nj
The home of his father early last Tuesday
morning with inilammatory rheumatism.
The funeral services took place in Friend
ship NJ. y. Church on Wednesday after.
noon, at o'clock p. m. The remains were
inferred in the cemetery adjoining the
church.
Edward q. Bounds Is clearing up a
piece Of ground upon which he expects
soon to erect large and comfortable
dwelling house. The situation Is adjOin.
ing the postoiiicc.
4 number OF our residents have been of
to Baltimore viewing and enjoying the
big Exposition" They are returning
one by one.
The coming camp.meciing near Nazar.
eth which has already been mentioned in
your paper will he much larger than was
at first anticipated. Union Chapel near
Salisbury. Pocomokc Civ. and Nassawon.
go VI. =. Churches will he represented
among the tent holders. Rev. II. Scott
Norris, Of Baltimore. Rev W. ]. Neepicr,
Of Marion, Rev. A. ID. Melvin. of POGO.
mokc City. Rev. W. II. Stone, of Pitts.
willie, Rev. I. II. Mullineaux, of Milton,
Del, and Rev. ID. W. Anstinc, of Sea:ord,
Del. are among the number Of ministers
who are to oilica,c in the religious exer.
ciscs. y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-21
Death of John II. Vincent.

Mr.. John II. Vincent. who had been u
resident of A,kinson's district all of his
life died nj his home near Zion Church,
on Monday last ailcr long illness of
Brighi's Disease. Mr.. Vincent was Is
years Of age and leaves to mourn his nm.
timely demise u loving wife aud ten child
rem. II is not necessary to write long
obituary Of John II. Vincent, BE was dur.
ing his whole life an upright, honest God.
fearing man. lie was u consistent mem.
Der Of the Methodist Protestant Church.
and could always be found in his place In
the church, worshiping God from the full.
ness Of his heart. lie suffered much dur
ing his sickness, but bore Il patiently and
with0u, murmuring. That he is now with
his Rcdeemcr we none have a doubt, and
our great desire is that we shall be as well
prepared to meet our God as he was His
one great desire during bis illness was to
haze all of his friends visi, HIM before he
died, and another was that he should
lcaye behind him no unsettled obligations,
and as far rs known he died owing NJ
man dollar Ills remains were inferred
in the family burrying ground on his farm.
where lie his father. mother aud brothers.
on Tuesday and the funeral was largely
attended by sympa,hizing friends and rel
ativcs.
How beautiful Il such noble shirt.
How holy AMI triumphant such u death.
when all who knew him--saint AMI sinner alike
Attest their lOss In one according breath
Hest, gentle spirit rest In Tranquil sleep
The perfect peace and Joy Of heaven bc thine.
While here fond hearts thy sacred memory
keep
And here thy deeds like stars of beauty shine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-21
Obituary.

Mrs. Mary Johnson died ut the residence
Of her sou. Leonard Johnson. near this
town, an sunday. September Sih. Aflcr
u long and painful illness she entered into
rest in the seventy ninth year of her age.
Mrs johnson was an eminent Christian
had been member of the VI. T. Church
for fifty years. Endowed by nature with
II warm heart. vigorous intellect. and ami
bic disposition, she endcared herself Ia
NIL who knew her. II seemed to he her
cndcayor TO make others happy; ard her
entire forgctfulncss of self caused her ever
10 consider their comfort before her own.
During her illness she never murmured !;
although willing and anxious To go, yet
she waited with patience her Masters
will. and bore all her suiferings with
Christian iorbcarancc and fortitude. To
her children and devoted daughier.in.law,
we extend our sympa,hy-shc has passed
away in peace leaving them the priceless
heritage of such n memory. E.Z $.