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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
TIE FARMERS UNION BaGGiNG
FACTORY.

John NJ. StalIings, President of the
State Falmers' union, has issued his
call for meeting in our city on the
9Th prox,, Tuesday next Here is the
proclamation
In accordance with the constitution
and by authority 10 me vested, ! i,
john NJ S,alliugs, President of the
State Farmers Union, do hereby is
sue my proclamation, and do hereby
order and direct that all Parish
Unions, by delegation, assemble in
regular State meeting in the town of
Alexandria. La, on the first Tuesday
(6th) in August, 1889. Under the
constitution each Parish Union Is emit
tied to two delegates, and | recon-
mend that in each case, where Par
ish has two or more subordinate
Unions, and no Parish organization,
they sond one delegate to this meet
ing. | would urge that particular
care be exercised in the selection Of
delegates, as this will be one of the
most important and monentous meet
ings of orr organization. Mark the
time, place, and send up full delega-
ton. j. NJ. STALLIEGS,
President of the Farmers State Union
of Louisiana.
This meeting will be an important
one for our city. At that time it will
be definitely settled where the Cotton
Bagging Factory will be located
| Our city can procure the factory, pro
vined the proper exertions are made
therefore we cannot too strongly urge
upon them the Importance and necessi.
ty Of moving at once i'll the matter
Monroe wants the factory, and in all
probability will offer very great in
ducenents for its establishment in that
city. It's people are awake to theiI
interests, and know full we'll the great
benefits to be derived from the location
of the factory there. l remains with
The people OF Rapides to say whether
or not the factory shall go to Monroe
or be established in Alexandria. They
| must, and doubtless will, offer induce
ments sufficient to the meeting on
Tuesday next to secure its establish
'neut in our city.
The Avoyelles Parish Farmers
Union held Il meeting at Bayou Clair
on the 10th inst, and among other
resolutions adopted the following =
Be it resolved by the Parish Far
mcrs' Union of Avoyelles, that we Dc
heartily endorse the resolutions passet
by the State Union of Louisiana, il
called session at Alexandria, May The
9th, 1889, relative to the binding OF
buying of Cotton Basging Factory
to be under the control of the farmer.
of Louisiana. We would also recon
mend that all members of the Far
mer's Union in this Parish take share,
of stock, male payable hp uote wher
said company is legally organized o
chartered by the State of Louisiana
We would further recommend an'
endorse the locating of said Cotton
Baggng Factory at Alexandria, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
The North and South Road Coming to
Alexandria.

Under date of Homer, Claiborne
Parish, La, July %, special to the
New Orleans Picayau7e has the fol-
lowing:
Major J. d. Bearasley, General
Manager and owner of the Louisiana
North aud South Railway, has just
returned to Gibbsland from New York,
where he has been for the past two
weeks in the interest of his road. He
has made arrangements whereby the
road will be extended south from
Gibbsland at an early day, Alexand-
ria being the objective point. A civil
engineer, Mr.. A Knobel, is now on
the ground and begins survey in a
few days, and contracts will be let ont
as soon as he makes a final report.
This road, which reaches north from
Gibbsland to Homer, twenty two
miles, is one of the best paying roads
in the State. 1t is surveyed north
from Homer; this State, to Magnolia,
Ark, but from present indications the
survey will be changed to Camden,
Ark, and construction on this end will
commence as soon as the work on the
south end is finished.
Homer has shipped over $4,000
bales of cotton this season; about 80
per cent of these shipments have been
consigned to commission merchants ut
| New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
Convincing Proof.

IN many instances it has been proven
that B. B. B. (Botanlc Blood Balm, made
by Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, will
cure blood poison in its worse phases,
even when all other treatment fails.
A. p. Brunson, Atlanta, Ga, writes -
Il had "a running ulcers on one leg and
6 on the other, and felt greatly prostra-
ted. l believe l actually swallowed q
barrel of medicine, in vain efforts to cure
the disease. With little hope ] finally
acted on the urgent advice of friend and
got bottle Of 3. B. b. l experienced a
change, and my dependency was some
what diSpelled. | kept using it until |
had taken sixteen bottles, and all the
ulcers, rheumatism and all other horrors
of blood poison have disappeared, and at
last am sound and well again. after an
experience of twenty years of torture"
Robert Ward, Mayey; Ca, writes: "M y
disease was pronounced tertiary form OF
blood poison. My face. head and shout
ders We're a mass of corruption, and final
ly the disease began eating my skull
bones My bones ached, my kidneys
| were deranged, lost flesh and strength,
and life became a burden. All said !
must surely die, but nevertheless, when
had used ten bottles Of B. b. B. | was pro
nounced well. Hundreds of sears can
now be seen on me. | haze now been
well over twelve months.p
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

DIED

At "Water's Homestead" Rapides
Parish, La, July 2oth, 1889, CoRNE-
liza Il. WATERS, wife of George II.
Cousins, born January 18th, 1913,
daughter Of Capt. Wm. Waters and
Mahala NJ Barrow, deceased
She was found in a dying condition
and speeches., by her little son, aged
years, on the front gallery Of the
old "Waters' Mansion" He called
the servants and they summoned near
neighbors, and sent for the coroner,
as Mrs. Cousins had no near relatives
within many miles. No witnesses, no
clue, the Jury impannelled could only
say "she had bullet in her brain
which was never extracted, and pis-
tol in her hand" Whether her death
was accidental or intentional, only
those who knew and loved her can
surnise. Her husband and relatives
all bear testimony to her aniiable dis
position, aud her great dread of dying,
and leaving her children to be raised
by others. Until her marriage six
years ago, she had lived with books
| for companions She was a fine scho-
lar, reading Latin and Greek fuently,
and none who knew her sweet, pure,
pions life--and her love Of flowers, of
retirement and learning, can harbor
for moment the thought that she
willfully took her own life.
Several Of her relatives have met
accidental deaths, and only two years
ago the son of one Of her sisters, aged
sixteen years, was drowned at Port
Gibson, Miss, while attending college;
bnt each and all have left behind
them unsullied regulations, and like
bet own sweet life, no blot to mai
their honor.
Her mothers people were educated
and refined, and though all of them
are long since dead, their family re
cords, writings and papers are still
eStant.
May God in His Mercy and Wis
dom lift the cloud Of mystery which
Swallowed her last hours, and temper
ed the overwhelming sorrow and af
Fiction of her sisters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Birdie Grayson is at Fish,
vile, the guest of Mrs. r. ?. Hunter
Misses Alice Miller and Mary
Hustmyre were at Fishville last week
and stopped at the Gonlden Hotel.
MIR. p. Y. David, of Pineville re
turned from the White Sulphur Springs
on Sunday.
Mr.. Isaac Hirshman has gone to
Pensacola, Florida, to accept a posi-
ton in the Wholesale grocery house
of Heinburg Brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben turner, of Pine
Vile, left here last week for Bayou
Sara, on visit to see sick relative
The betrothal cards of Miss Gus
sic Plonsky, of Lafayette, and Mr.
Leon Weinburg, Of Alexandria, have
been issued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Geiger, and
DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Brown returned
from the White Sulphur Springs or
Saturday. While away they had {
fine time.
Mr.. a. l.. Miller, after yearly 6
months stay in the piuewoods rustica
ting, during which time be VISITED
Natchcz, returned on Saturday. Ht
speaks of going again in Il few days
Mrs. Rogers returned from Fish
Vile on Friday.
An enjoyable sociahle was give'
at the residence Of Mr.. j. NJ. Barret
on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Julius Ariail and Mr. Shir
ley Staples made a flying trip to Fish
vile last week.
-Messrs. Branch Garner aud Franl
Hustmyre visited Big Greek on Sun
day last,
Mrs. DR.. Smith Gordon and he
niece, Miss Fannie Ogden, left here oil
Saturday for Baltimore, Md, on
visit to relatives
BoRN-To Mrs. G. J. PnlIiam, il
Pineville, on Friday, July Goth, 1883
a fine daughter.
The Lawn party, given at Ash
ton place on Lamourie, a few day
back, complimentary to Misses Ma,
Tucker, Of Galveston, and Mani
kemper, of St. Mary Parish, was
grand social success. Alexandria AM
other localities of the parish were vel
represented.
NIessrs. Geo. L. Mayer, E, Mort
Cullom, Jr., DR.. Brooks aud J.. G
Capped, of Marksville, passed tirougI
Alexandria on Monday on their wa
TO the White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Celia Williams and her so
Henry, went to FishviIla on Monday
They were to have returned yesterda
bringing back with them Mrs. Sara
darlington and her sick child.
One OF more quarter races will b
run at Balls race track on Saturday
Mr. and Nirs. Julius T. Ariai
Judge Blackman and family, an
Miss SalIe Fish, will leave for Fish
Vile tomorrow, where they will re
main the balance of the hot weather
Mr.. NJ. @. Moselev attended til
recent session Of the District Court i
Vernon Parish
Mrs. Brantley and her family vii
90 to Fishvile this week. They es
pect to reluain there several weeks.
Master Buarl Baynard left Sa
urlay afternoon to spend few day
at Big Greek.
Mrs. Emily Archinard is spenc
ing few days with the family I
Hon. Robert 2. Hunter, at Fishvill
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

-Remember the State farmers
Union Convention which meets here
on Tuesday next. Be around and
use your influence with the members
of that hodyiu getting them to vote in
favor of Alexandria as the site for the
Cotton Bagging Factory.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

"A Farmers Union Picnic will be
given at Poland on Friday, August
I'd, 1899. There will also be speak
ing. Judge Blackman and Major
Watts have been requested to DO pre-
sent and give those in attendance a
first class talk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The Alexandria court house will
have changed appearance, as soon
as the repairs now beng made on it,
are completed. La other words it will
be one of the finest looking buildings
in central Louisiana. Mr.. Shevin of
this place is bossing the job.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

in very few weeks that first
bale of cotton will be brought tn town.
After that it will come tumbling i'll
then trade and business-then money
and pulled up pocket books-then
light and happy hearts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The remains of Lieut.. Henry G.
Selba, who belonged to Company D,
AID Mass. Volunteers, U. S. A, who
died February 7, 1868, buried at
Burrs Ferry, on the Sabine river,
were disinterred one day last week,
and brought to the National Cemetery
in Pineville and buried.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

-Roach's Cotton Worm Destroyer
will dnst 100 acres per day, and use
from Que. fourth to one pound of Paris
Green or London Purple per acre. For
sale by Cjas. w. Carruth, AleZand-
ria, La. Price SGT so cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
Arrival and Departure
Mails.
ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:

u. O. aud n. East. ...............iO a. m
n. 0. and NJ. West ........-.:... ! p IL
n. o. and Morgan .........a arrive ~ p III
...... depart 10 p. Ill
pineyil}e. arrive a. III. aud 6 p. m
...... depart a. IN. and p. III
uipeston aud LeesyiIle, arrives Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday, at p, H., and
departs Monday, Wednesday and FRI
Poland and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at p. H., and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. lat 8 a. III
Iatt, departs Friday ............at q a. IN
+" arrives Saturday. at 4 p. III
Fishvilie and White Sulphur Springs, ar
riYes Tuesday, Thursday and SATURDAY,
at 6 p. m, and departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. .........at Il. Ill
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The diamond ring ratified at Mr..
G. A. Schnack's jewelry store on Sat
urday was won by Messrs. Coleman
Greenwood and r. j. Sullivan, both
throwing 43. Mr.. Sullivan after
wards sold out his chance to Mr..
Greenwood.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Track laying on the northern d.
vision of the Houston, Central Ark
ansas and Northern railroad is rapidly
progressing, about one mile and a
quarter being laid per day, and with
continued favorable conditions it will
be completed to Mer Rouge in 10 OF
u days. The tracklayers are now
near Locharbor and Will probably
reach Casonville, or Dossville, as the
new town is to be called, about Sat
urday.-Monroe Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The survey of the Arcadia and
Alexandria Railroad was begun on
the 22d, going south from Arcadia.
The road has already been located
north from Arcadia to the Arkansas
Inc. North Louisiana will be net
work of railroads in the next two or
three years and its development will
he sure and rapid. Let the good
work proceed, Monroe Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
THE TBLE /:

TaZas and Pacific Railroad:
For MmShal:
Leave Alexandria. -...-... ABS pm
For Ne10 Orleans.
Leave Alexandra. ...... 1926 a. IN
Arrives in New Orleans 700 p. IN
Leaves New Orleans ......8:45 a. IN
Morgan'8 La, & Texas R. R:
Arrives at Alcxandria. 9:45 p. III
Leaves a txandria. ...... 500 Il. u
Eg Fl fC-class fare from Alexand.
ria to Ma Orleans, by either Of the
above NJ led roads, costs $685.. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

AS yet "the man who has seen
the first cntapillar this season" has not
hove in sight. We imagine he is just
around tue bend, waiting for the pro-
per cue to be given him in order to
make his entrance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Mr.. A. Van Laer has onr thanks
for a fine watermelon, brought us on
Monday mOrning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

We regret to state that Mr.. Fran
co.'s Barber, of Pineville, has been
onite i'll for some days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The Lake back of Pineville is
being drained. The boys over there
can try their skill shooting alligators.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The first open boil Of cotton has
already been reported.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

In order to devote exclusive at.
tention to the CGltivater aud specially
line next Spring, | have determined
to unload my entire stock of tools ana
shelf hardware. From this date, July
9th, | will offer great reductions Ii
prices. Call and secure bargains
while stock is complete.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH,
Corner of Front and Johnston streets
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

The editor and his family, after a
four days jaunt in the pinewoods, at
fishyilIe, returned on Sunday. Dur
ing our short stay the fish were not
biting at all-the creek was too high
We stopped at the Goulden Hotel,
and found it most desirable in every
respect. We enjoyed the trip very
much, and find ourselves improved.
Quite crowd of ladies and gentle
men, both from Alexandria and Pine
vile are out there stalking it easy"
More will go this week. Anyone who
desires to rusticate few days can find
pleasant locality at Fishville. This
week one or two more families from
Town will move out
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
A few words Of sound rea-
soning and facts.
RATiER & WELLS

BAUER & WELLS
mammoth grocery contains
the largest general supply in
that line in town. Their
purpose is to have only the
freshest goods in stock. To
do this large sales must be
constantly going on, and
their low prices enable them
to make them. See for
yourselves. Facts show and
their prices rule the market.
They are veritable leaders
of low prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Lieut.. Gov. JefIries says that be
did not give Gen. King his proxy t'
represent him at the meeting of TIT
Democratic National Committee il
New York. Gen. King assumed t.
answer to his name. Cheek is still
the Generals distinguishing charac
teristic.-Monroe Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Il am now receiving large and
we'll selected stock of single and dou-
BILE buggy harness and saddlery, which
| will sell at St. Louis prices for cash.
Call and examine my stock.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Our ambition is not merely to be
the leading house in our city, but to
continually increase oar sales. To
accomplish this we must and do at all
times offer great and many induce
ments, such as other houses can not
and viii not offer. We carry very
large stock of Clothing, Hats, Shoes
and Groceries. We make all pnrcha-
ses ,lirect--no middle men--and are
enabled to unaerscll all competitors.
Cal! and examine our goods and prices
before Purchasing elsewhere. Bauer
& We'll, Front street, opposite Ferry
Landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Go to Bauer & Wells for cheap
goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

Lawns are being sacrificed al
Bauer & Wells. Some choice pat
terus still left.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
Louisiana Fair and Shreveport
Exposition.

The Louisiana State Fair and Shreve-
port Exposition will present it's Fourth
Annual Exhibit at Shreveport, beginning
Tuesday, the sth day of October, and
ending Monday, the 18th. Past expert
ence enables the management to enlarge
the scope of usefulness and attractiveness
Of the various exhibits of our agricultural
and other products, and increase the pre-
MUM lists to the highest point of LIBERAL
| ity. 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 eh-
hibits. Everybody should raise some
thing for competition, Or send something
useful OF 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. COMPETE
tive prize and exhibition drills of the
crack military companies of the South
west will be a 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
the fastest horses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
Town and Parish News

There is nothing worth the doing
That it does not pay to try,
There is nothing pays you half 50 well
As CERTAIN Chill Cure" to buy.
g-r Warranted ut all druggists. For
sale nv Jacob CeimGr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

From different reports that we
hear we are led to believe that the
matrimonial fever will soon strike the
Town with full force.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
McEIree's Wine of carduI

and THEDFORD'S BLACK DRAUGHT are
ar sale by the following merchants in
Rapides Parish:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31

--Watermelons are almost a drain
in the Alexandria market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-31
.Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblainss,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, aud posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-03
psmBRsA.

ii
Special Correspondehceo Of Gazette and journal
1 SAUNA, Jan. 2,-The qqietness with
which the New Year was ushered in was
In marked contrast to the pandemonium
of former years. Not gun was fired,
and but few people were in the streets.
CHARLES Ellis, white, and William Ker-
shaw, oolored, became involved in a
brawl yesterday. Ellis, who was drunk,
struck the colored man without proVoca-
tion.
There is to be grand double wedding
OF Leipsic next week. John A. Wright
of Clayton. at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, viii! marry Miss Annie Harper Of
Leipsic, and at the same time and place,
David Boyce will be united to Miss
Suma Harper, sister of Annie.
The hotel property Of Jefferson e.
Clayton will be sold OF sheriif's sale on
Saturday January 18th. This will make
the third time this property has been
sold by the sheriff without passing out
Of the hands of the present occupants.
The first sale was set aside by the court
on the grounds of an inadequate and i'm
proper description Of the property in the
advertisements, and the second sale was
set aside for the reason that but one OF
the two owners was notified of the sale.
The dwelling house Of the late Mrs.
FAIRIES on Mt. Vernon street, has been
removed to North street, opposite the new
creamery. John Oosgrif, who purchased
the land on which this hpuse stood, will
OF once begin the erection Of neat and
commodious cottage.
Will Buchanan, after four years APP
ufent5 eaahip Iaft the Titnaa of1ina nm
Saturday and will enter the railroad Office
at Clayton. He will be succeeded by
Robert Honecker, son of the editor of
that paper.
The contract for building the new
creamery has been awarded to Messrs.
Weldin d Wood Of Smyrna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-03
Marriaaes.

BEIsEI.--coLE.--AtA sbury II. Il. parsonage
on December 9th, by the Rev. j, Il, Bryan,
Oscar q. Belsel and Maggie E. Cole. Both Of
Allentown, Pa.
OWNAN--NQRRIS.-On December eth, in
Brooklyn, n. y, by the Rev. George X.
Kramer, the Rev. Peyton q. Bowman, pastor
Household of Faith, rerryyllle, Md, and Mrs.
Elizabeth H. Norris of Brooklyn.
GRAY--THOMpS0N.-- AT clayton, December
10Th, by the Rev. L. e. White, Joseph Gray Of
this city and Katie Thompson of Clayton
McMICIlAEL-BuRToN Sc. Paals NJ. f..
parsonage, Dec. 30th, by tho Rev. Lonis f..
Barrett, Hugh McMichael and Clementine
Burton,
CONSTITUTIONAL Asbury NJ. L. par
sonage, on the 25th inst, by the Rev. J. Z.
Bryan, John Il. Simmons and Lydia A.
Burton. Both of this city.
SLACK-COUK.AtAs bury VI. L. parsonage,
on December Goth. by tho Rev. j. L. Bryan,
FrsHk NJ, Slrck and Lizzie \. Cook. Both Of
this city.
WlISoN-BIRD.-on December a9t!i, 1883, by
the Rev. j. l.. SoOy CaladrE n. j., $. Frank
Wilson of Camden,and Laurn q. Bird Of Clay
mont, Del.
WOODS ELIASoN--on December s7ih, III tie
Presbyterian Church. Mid.ltiowp, l.. tn.
Roy. q. Alexander, /. lnuvipr Woods ~
Mcnonough, and katie c. EiiasOn Ct summit
Bridge.