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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish Of Rapides-l2th Judicial Dis
trict Court.
MINORS OF WIN. HusTMYRE)
FOR No. sos.
FAMILY MEETING, Eric.

MINORS OF VIM. HCsTMYRE
FOR No. sos.
FAMILY MEETING, ETC.
Probate Docket.
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
directed to me as Sheriff and ex-officio
Auctioneer, in the above entitled and
numbered proceedings, l will offer for
sale at public auction, ut the principal
front door Of the Court House, in the
town of Alexandria, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 23d day of MARCH,
A. D. 1889,
the following described property. to-wit
The undivided one-half interest of said
Miners in aud to certain parcel OF
ground, with the buildings and improve
ments thereon and appurtenances there.
unto belonging. being. lying and situated
in the Town of Alexandria, Rapides Par
ish, Louisiana, and being the lower por-
ton of Lot No. Three (3) Of Square No
Six (6) of the upper suburbs of the Town
of Alexandria, rs per map of said Town
the said lot having front of 53t feet,
more or less, on Second street, and run.
iils, udSh oOt"CcH pdFdliel uHes, Iut
lower line of which is on Jackson street,
the distance Of 1861 feet, moro or less
Terms, conditions and appraisement OF
above described property as fixed by the
Family meeting: One-fourth ~ cash, and
the remainder in three equal installments
due in thirty, sixty and ninoty days res
pectively, the deferred payments to be re-
presented by notes and secured by ven.
doris lien and special mortgage on the
property sold, and to bear eight per cent
per annum interest from their respective
maturities.
Also the undivided one-half interest o.
the said Minors of VIM. Hustmyre IN anG
to that property described as being OF
Hemphill Creek, and being all that ror
ton Of the southwest quarter of the south
east quarter of section two, township
three, north range four west, lying ives
! of the Alexandria and Burr's Ferry road
with the buildings thereon.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH, subject to ap
praisement as fixed by Family meeting
D. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-officiO Auctioneer
February 20, 18S9--tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
NOTICE.

AT a meeting Of Alexandra Lodge
No. 33, K. of P, held on Thursday
the 2lst inst, it was, on motion
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Lodge are hereby extended to all who
in any way contributed towards the
success of the Ball on the 10Th, and
especially to Mr. Dennis Kelly.
A. HILTON, X. of R. & S
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

-Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy is
famous for its prompt and effectual
cures ct coughs and colds. The most
severe cold may he loosened and re-
lieved by few doses of this valuable
remedy. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Baner & We'll. They are lead
ers of low prices. Their store is on
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Last Fr:d ~, the 22i inst, altho'
n tonal holiday, was poorly OBJ
served in Alexandria. Evidently our
people have a poor regard for the man
who rose to fame with his little Ratchet.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Although not very well adver-
tised, the concert on Monday night, at
the Opera House, for the benefit of
the Alexandria Public Library, was
we'll attended. The entertainment was
interesting throughout, all those tax
ing part displaying talent in their par
ticular lines.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Mrs. Virginia Biossat left on the
Morgan tram yesterday for Lake
Charles, where she goes on visit to
her son. She will semain there two
or three weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

The pupils in attendance at Mrs.
Jotfrion's dancing school, gave Don
key party ut the City Hall on Saturday
night. A good crowd was present,
aud the youngsters enjoyed themselves
hugely.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
The Mite Sociahle and vocal anf

The Mite Sociahe and vocal and
instrumental entertainment, at the res
,dence of Mr. A. Pettengill, on Thurs
day evening, under the auspices of the
w. G. II. U. here, was we'll attended,
there being no less than SO ladies and
gentlemen present. The music aud
songs rendered were of a high order;
tue ree'tations were perfect --one in
particular, which brught forth contin-
ned praise Our representative was
present, and returns thanks for the
kind attention shown him. The oh
ject of the Soeiable. was to raise funds
to help entertain the delegates to the
Temperance convention to be held in
this city 10 April.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

The young ladies and gentlemen
of the First Ward gave dance, OF
Friday night last, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Webster, and
all who were present express them
selves as having had a most delight
full time,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

A temporary river gauge, for the
use of the government observer here,
MAS put up last week. The old one
was swept away by the recent high
WINTER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Mr.. Roland Jones' PAGER broke
away with him Saturday and turned
over his sulky. Neither Mr.. Jones
nor bis steel were hurt.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

A good delegation of Alexand'
rians left for New Orleans yesterday
by the Morgan train. More will FOL.
low to-day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

The entertainment by the Athe-
man literary society, on Friday night,
at the Court House, was interesting
throughout. A good crowd of ladies
and gentlemac were present. All oil
the young gentlemen who took part
displayed marked ability in their diff.
frreut roles. Our space forbids more
extended notice of this most pleasant
affair
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Our friend, Ambrose Hertzog,
was in Alexandria last week on pleas
ure, and took in the Masquerade Ball
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Miss CANINE Brady, after a few
days in our midst, left for her home on
the Coast, on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

A grand Concert for the benefit
of the Alexandra Public Library was
given at the Exchange Hall on Mon
day evening. The programme gone
through with was as follows:
Anthem, fnll chorus; Recitation,
Miss Gertrude Genius; Instrumental
Duet, Mrs. Warren and Miss Miller;
Chlldren's Chorus; Recitation, Asleep
at the Switch, by request, Miss Rosa
Lehman; Vocal Solo, Miss Augusta
knhnagel; Recitation, 0. n. O. Watts;
vocal Solo, Niss Gussie Plonsky; Iu-
stru~ental Duet, Mrs. Statha,n and
MIS- Warren; Washtua Song, Miss
JesRseits Richardson: Final Chorns
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

At their next session the Police
jury will make an appropriation to
have the Public School buildings IN
Alexandra repaired and painted. For
this move in the right direction our
Parish Legislators are entitled TO much
plaise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
TIME TABLE,:

Taxas and Pacific Railroad:
For MdrShGH::
Leave Alexandria. ....... 5:l3 pm
For NeU Orleans.
Leave Alexandria. ....... 1870 q. IN
Arrives in New Orleans 500 p. N
Leaves New Orleans .....S:20 Il. m
Mrgan's La, L Texas r. r
Arrives at ilexandria. -. 9:45 p. m
Leaves \ exandria. 500 a. III
70 Fl st-class fare from Alexand.
ria to Nov Orleans, by either of the
above IA led roads, costs $3.50. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer Il We'll. They are lead
ers of low prices. Their store is on
Front street.
The march of progress steadily
goes on and one realizes its rapid
strides by visi. to Bauer & Wells
three large buildings. Close prices
and fair treatment has attracted a
class and number of customers and pa
irons who show thereby their appreci-
alton of the efforts made to give the
best goods for the least money, and
give what is promised. Their name
as lea.iets of low prices is we'll deserv-
ed. They are to be found on Front
street, oprcsite tue Ferry landing, in
this Towt.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Col. Tom French's successor to
the Alexandria Post Office will be APP
pointed by President Harrison next
month. 1t seems to be a foregone
conclusion that the lucky man will be
MIR. +. j. Barrett, of PineviIle. The
gentleman, We know, will give univer-
sal satisfaction. Besides gaining Mr.
Barrett as Post Master, our Town is
to he congratulated on the fact that
we also gain him as a merchant, as he
intends opening his store Immediately
on taking charge of the Post Office.
Whilst on this subject we would sng-
gest to MIR. Barrett that he make the
effort and move in the matter of secnr.
ing lock boxes, which tie times now
demand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Mrs, Dorothy Stewart, consort of
the late james Stewart, died here on
Saturday evening, at the advanced
age OF seventy nine. Deceased wac a
h"t,Ve OF Noxuhee County, Alabama,
ana had resided in Alexandria for the
past nail century Mrs. Stew art leaves
four children, two sons and tw,
daughters, all grown, besides o,hsr
relatives, to mourn her death. and
with whom we sympathize. Her re.
mains We're Inferred in the Pinevill,
Cemetery on Sunday morning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll. They are the
leaders of low prices Their nam.
moth establishments are situated on
Front street. Don't fail to give them
call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
ALEXANDRIA, LA.

BY order of Foreman VIM. P.
Marsh, the Pacifics have wash this
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

The only communication or pam
phlet submitted or read at the Immi-
grafton Convention at Ruston, few
days back, descriptive of Rapides, was
the one sent by Mr. Linn Tanner, of
Cbeneyville, and which, by the way,
was very good. A few special points
were omitted, hence it was that MIR.
Bolton was appointed to arrange a
document of that sort setting forth our
Parish's resources and advantages,
which matter will be put together with
that from other Parishes, and issued
by the State Immigration Society in
pamphlet form for free distribution
Mr.. Bolton is fully competent to dis
charge the duty thus detailed to him
ANY assistance by competent parties
however, will be cheerfully received
and appreciated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

The following is a list of articles
ordered for the white public schools
here, the money having been realized
by fair given few weeks back.
The same will arrive in few days =
For the Boys Departments: One
clock one Appleton's elementary
reading chart; one set of MitchelPs
maps Largest size y one set of outline
maps; one historical chart; three
black boards, size 81 xe feet, innate
rial slate forty automatio desks,
largest size; one anatomical chart.
For the Girls Department Que
clock one Appletou's elementary
reading chart; one celestial and ter
restial globe; one set of Mitchel1s
maps Largest size; one historical
chart three black boards of slate, 81
by 9 feet; 40 automatic desks, lar,
gest size; 40 automatic desks, largest
size one anatomical chart.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

A FULL LINE of STATION.
cry and SCHOOL BOOKS at THE
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

UNDER date of Leesville, Vernon
Parish, La, February 18th, MIR. 1. 0.
Winfree writes to Us as follows
Aunt Eliza Bray, wife of Rev. N.
II. Bray, died to-day at $3.50 o'clock
p. m, at her home in LeesvilIe, where
she has lived since the death of her
husband, some years since. do not
think her age is definitely known,
though she must be 80 years of age,
and up to few days ago she could
walk all over town and see to her gar
den, cows, etc. She has made good
living and has always been prompt in
the payment of her little debts. She
will be greatly missed by the citizens
of Leesvill9 and surrounding country
Messrs. r. p. and E. G.. Hunter, OF
your town, are we'll acquainted with
her and can give you any information
you might desire.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
The Elliott Troupe.

The above named troupe of artists
are to appear at the Alexandria Opera
House tonight aud to morrow night
Of their performance in New Orleans,
the Times Democrat of the 18th inst.
has this to say:
The Elliott family opened weeks
engagement to crowded house at
Faranta's theatre last night. The Ell
liott's perform wonderful feats on BIZ
cycles aud unicycles, and give an en-
tertaining performance. The pro-
gramme opened with the Elliott's in
the patent unicycle, or one wheel ska
ting act, ending with the carnival by
torchlight, Introducing Russian quad
rifle. Maud and Hazel Earl, who are
styled the atmospheric magnates, per-
formed some very difficult feats on the
trapeze. Kitty, Polly, Tom, jim and
Little Dot, the smallest clown on the
stage, gave bicycle tournament, du-
ring which Master Tom Elliott created
sensation by riding on revolving
table at tie rate of $50 revolutions a
minute. Hazel and Gypsy Earl meet
appeared in pretty sketches. Dr.
Floecos, mammoth panop,ican, with
linelight effects, proved very utter
esting. Miss Kate Elliott made a
number of rapid changes in her trans.
formation dances Of different nations
Toney Gri:e and Lnie Conrad, as
funny clowns, hat throwers, hat spin.
ners and jnggIera, gave neat enter
tainment. The performance vas very
interesting and concluded with 'Cupid's
Spies laughable farce.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27
Burning of Dr.. R. L. Luckett's Resi-
denee, Near Boyce.

News of the burning Of the residence
of DR.. Robert L. Lnckett, near Boyce,
in this Parish, on Thursday afternoon
about o'clock, only reached here the
following day.
By the fatal accident the Doctor
loses not only his home, but all OF bis
household effects, including wearing
apparel, etc.
The blow is, indeed, a severe one,
and we, in conjunction with the gen
tleman's many other friends in Alex
andria, deeply sympathize with him
in his loss.
The accident, as we learn, is sup
posed to have been brought abont Ivy
tue igniting of match with which
one of the Doctors little children was
playing at the time.
The house aud furniture, with other
losses, will reach about $500, on
which there was no insurance. We
did hear that one of the little children
barely escaped with its life dnring the
progress of the fire, but are pleased to
note that no personal injuries were
sustained by any of the members OF
the family.
At the time of the burning the Doc.
tor was at the Depot at Boyce, await
ing the return Of his wife, who was in
Alexandria.
Buy yoar Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer and We'll. They are the
leaders of low prices. Their nam.
moth establishments are situated on
Front street, Immediately opposite the
Ferry landing. Don't fail to give
them call. You will find all Their
goods frst-class, and their prices lower
than the lowest.
The Ice FAcToRY.-This institu
ton is now reality and no longer g
probability for Mr.. E. A. Dickson
Of Paris, Texas, (whose name la:
been mentioned in this paper before a:
the party who would put up this enter
prise, has arrived and gone to work
to build the factory. The site select
ed is at the head of Fifth street, in up
per Alexandria, most desirable place
The boiler and other necessary ma
chinery has been received and is being
put up. A first-class carpenter, Mr.
VIM. Rexer, is now at work on ths
building and will complete the same
in few weeks. Mr.. DICKSON expects
to make his first ice, Ohe first eve'
manufactured in this city, between
the lst and 10th of April. 1t is ru
mored that the price at which the ics
will be retailed will lie one cent Pc
pound, delivered at your residence o
place of business. Thus another en-
terprise is added to our fast growing
list Get move on you and give III
another.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-27

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer 4 We'll. They are the
leaders of low prices. Their nam
moth establishments are situated on
Front street. Don't fail to give them
a call.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-02-24
TRAIN ROBBERY.
One Passenger Killedand Another Fatally In
jured-The Express Safe Plundered.

DELANo, Cal, Feb. 23-When train No.
boarded it. Two went on the engine and
covered the engineer and fireman with re-
volvers. When about two miles from the
station. the train was brought to stop and
the other three men entered the express car
and ordered the messenger to open the box,
covering him with revolvers. Dynamite
bombs were exploded under the car, and
during the excitement several passengers
ran toward the front. Two of them were
sb sR i Bsoe @onnSs Of anS Gds Rea
of Poso, was killed instantly. The train
ran back to Pixley, where the news was
left. The passenger coaches were not mo-
Tested. Another account states that but
two men were concerned in the robbery
and that while one remained on the engine,
the other made his way to the express car
and by exploding bombs under the car
frightened the messengers so that they
speedily opened the doors. Bentley, who
was probably fatally wounded, is deputy
constable here. The amount secured by the
robbers is unknown. A posse will pursue
them from here.
Coroner Buck held an inquest over the
body of Gabert. He was native of West
virginia, aged twenty years and was in
stantly killed. Testimony given by p. T..
BOlger, engineer, and G.. j. Alder, fireman,
showed that when leaving Pixley two
masked men boarded the engine with shot
guns and ordered the engineer to pull out.
They fired shot when two miles out and
ordered the engineer to slow down. The
engineer and firemen We're taken back by
the robbers to the express car. and a bomb
was thrown under the car. The explosion
nearly turned the car over. The messen-
ger came out when ordered. One of the
robbers entered the ear, while the other
held the fireman, engineer and messenger
under cover. Meanwhile brakeman Gabert
came up on one side of the car and Bentley
on the other side, to learn the cause of the
delay. When they were approaching, one
robber exclaimed, "Stopw and fired. Ga
bert received heavy load of buckshot in
the heart and head, killing him instantly.
The robbers then reached under the car
and fired at the other party. Bentley was
struck by several shot i'll the abdomen and
right arm. The robbers then marched the
three men upon the engine and backed into
| the darkness. 1t was thought that the af-
fair was not the work of professionals, as il
was needlessly murderous. The robbers
secured cnly S400.
Armed parties are securing the country
| IN search of the robbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-02-24
Meaning Thereby the Troublesome Stupidity
of Colonial 0ficials-Germany Keepinga
Careful Watch on French Affairs.
eNewF French Cabinet Promises Strong
Measures in Case They Are Needed.
JubilatiOn of Parnell Papers Over the Failure
of PiggOtt-An Offer to Produce the
Original Letters-General Cable News.
BISAIARCK's LABORS.

They Are Increased by Oficial Stupidity
Keeping Careful Watch on France.
copyright, 1sSs by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Feb. 23-Dipfomatic and minis
terial dinners are now the order of the day,
and are eagerly discussed as affording indi-
cations of personal and international rela-
tions. Prince Bismarck yesterday gave a
dinner to the lower house of the Prussian
Diet, and during the serving of coffee COM
planned of the heavy labors created for him
by what he termed the ''so-called colonies"
He ascribed the blame for no small por-
onial officials, who, he said. frequently
acted without requisite knowledge of the
circumstances, and especially did not know
how to treat natives. 1t was impossible,
the Chancellor. said, to allow trivial
ant element in Germany's re-
.lations with the great friendly powers,
as the slightest disturbance of the harmony
prevailing between the imperial govern
ment and foreign states might have most
prejudicial effects upon German commercial
and business relations.
Prince Bismarck is said to have been
greatly annoyed at the consuPs proposals
to annex Samoa, and the Vossische Zeit-
ungsquestion as to what would be thought
of consul who telegraphed a proposal to
annex Zurich or Luxembourg is said to be
identical with the opinion of the Cham
cellor.
In explanation of the reported ordering
of German squadron to Samoa, the Ma
tiOnal Zeitung observes that the impend-
ing punishment of Mataafa will have no
effect upon Germany's relations with
England and America, the right of Ger
many to intervene in the matter not being
must, however, be received with reserve.
The squadron is provisioned for Port Said,
in order, probably, to be in readi-
ness to proceed TO East Africa or to
await the development of affairs, 1t may
at least be assumed that the squadron will
only go to Samoa in the event of the Amer
ican government proving exacting or un-
reasonable.
Prince Bismarck's desire to avoid colonial
troubles is due in a large measure to
the uncertainty of European politics,
especially those of France. The Tirard
Cabinet is regarded as simply a
short respite before the inevitable
struggle. The North German Gazette
and other leading German papers predict
its overthrow within a few weeks, and the
apprehension existing in the financial
world is revealed in the expression by the
National Zeitung of the hope that the
Paris exhibition will be the first considera-
tion, so that no new crisis will occur until
after the general elections. Prince Bis
marck's opinion that the crisis will result
in the accession to power of Gen. Boulan-
ger is well known, and there are few per-
sons who do not regard his triumph as a
near probability