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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
That the Alexandria Artesia

That the Alexandria Artesian
we'll, in the city square, is valuable
adjunct in an enterprising way to our
Town, as also necessary one, is now
being proven every day-now that the
weather is growing warmer and the
cisterns are going dry, aud water is
more in demand. We see barrel after
barrel of the water taken away by the
draymen every day;-this, we believe,
is used by the different people who
take in washing, and were it not for
the well would be compelled to have
water hauled from the river, which
could not be used for drinking pur-
poses. Besides, hundreds of our PEG.
pie go to the we'll and drink the wa
ter. Strangers are taken there and
the we'll is shown to them, and our
Town's enterprise is boasted Of
Why, it's getting to be the universal
opinion that we can't do without the
Artesian well.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
: What Is Gernletuer ?"

This is a question that has been
asked very often during the past few
weeks. 1t is easily answered: Royal
Germetuer is medicine discovered by
DR.. G. r. King, of Lampassas, Texas,
who is regular graduate in medicine,
and who for uprightness of character
and standing as a practitioner has not
a superior in the State. 1t is some
thing bran new and has only been in
use about twelve months and as yet Is
almost confined to the State Of Texas.
He claims for this medicine that it
destroys the poisonous mlcrohe or
germ in the system which the scientific
men of the world say is the cause or
tap root to all disease. In fact, you
will not find physician of even aver
age reading who will take issue with
you on what is known as the germ
theory. And now if it be true (and it
is a fact beyond question: that our dis
eases come from this cause, and if this
medicine, when taken iuto the system
destroys the cause, then we can under
stand how it would relieve, not only
one disease, but all arising from said
canse; for instance, you may take Il
person who has Catarrh, Rheumatism
and Hemorrhods and this medicine
will relieve all at once, and it cannot
be accounted for upon any other hypo'
thesis than the one mentioned above
Mr.. II. G. Francks is the genera
pgent for Louisiana. His headqnar.
tiers in Alexandria are at the Orsborr
Hotel. Germetuer is put up in one
gallon jugs aud sold at $3.50 pei
gallon.
We append one from among the
many testimonials received by the
agents of this wonderful. medicine
GIVEN UP TO DIE.
CEDAR SPRINGS, TEXAS, !
May LIST, 1889. !
To P. C. Byyne, Agent for DR.. Kings
Royal Germetuer:
This is to certify that my little boy
Is years old, has been confined to lis
bed for six months with Bone Erysip
elias. l tried two of the best physi
clans in Marlin, bat they could dc
him no good. Both said he would die
| also tried all the patent medicines
could hear of but all failed to do hin
any good. l was in Marlin on the
9th of April, and bought ore ing o
DR., Kings Royal Germatuer which
commenced giving him according tt
directions. About the second day Ii.
was up and walking about the house
the first time he had walked step il
six months. After he had taken tn.
medicine for one week he could walk
all over the place. feel confiden
by using few jugs more he will bt
cared sound and we'll. / can recon
mend DR.. Kings Royal Germatuer tt
all suffering people.
f. NJ. CH1LDERs,
Cedar Springs, Falls Co., Tex
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
Electric BGteEs.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song Of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran
teed to do all that is claimeds Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove plmples, boils,
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. Will drive malaria from
the system aud prevent rs well as cure
all malarial fevers. For cnre Of head
ache, constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bittcrs. Entire satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded. Price 80 cts.
and 81 per bottle at Jacob Geiser's drug
store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

AS we intimated several week
ago he would be, Mr.. Z. j. Barrett
has been appointed Post Master Of
Alexandria, by President Harrison.
The same has proven no surprise, for
it was generally conceded that Mr.
Barrett wonld receive the appointment.
Mr.. Barrett, we have every reason to
believe, will make an excellent Post
Master. He will be installed into of
nee as soon as his commission arrives
aud his bond is filed. The Post Of
nee will Re removed to the Hus,mvre
buildings.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La. }
May Slh, 1889.

May 9Th, 1889.
At special meeting of the admin
istratlon of the Town of Alexandria,
held this day, the following resolu-
tions were passed.
Be it resolued, That a committee
Of three citizens of the Town of
Alexandria, composed of Mr.. j. A.
Williams. Mr.. I. N. Miles, aud r.
W. Bringhurst confer with the Far
mers' Union, now in session here,
with reference to the location of the
Cotton factory they contemplate
building and be it further
Resoleed, That the Town of
Alexandria extend to the Farmers
Union their approval and hearty
support, and to secure the building
Of the said mills at this place the
Town will give them all the material
aid and assistance in their power.
Be 1t Resolved, That the Mayor
and Councilmen of the Town Of
Alexandria extend to the managers
Of the Houston, Central Arkansas
and Northern Railroad, now under
construction from Monroe, their
hearty approval, and that they assure
the managers OF said Road renew
al Of the FIVE mill tax voted them two
years ago, aud that the Town will
give them all the all in their power
towards building the road to Alexan-
dria.
THOMAS CRAwLEY.
r. W. BNINGuuRsT, Mayor.
Secty.
Silk mitts in all colors, at IS Cts
a pair, at Bauer Il Wells. Silk
gloves, elbow mitts, iue line and
latest styles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
Local Brieflets.

A much needed RAIN visited this
section on Monday morning, which
did great good in laying the dust and
helping the gardens aud crops in gen
eraI. A little more would not hurt
on the contrary it would be of great
benefit.
Collector HUE published on last
Saturday the delinquent roll of the
taxpayers of the Corporation of Alex
andria. The property advertised will
be sold the 10Th of June.
Mr.. Richard Herrick, of New Or
leans, called on us Saturday. He was
here in the interest of the Compress,
aud visiting relatives. We are pleas
ed to say he is in fine health.
The Lawn party at Ashton on
Monday evening, was a decided sue
cess. A good crowd was present,
among the number being several la
dies and gentlemen from Alexandria
Our young friend George Y. KEEL
so was taken to the New Orleans
Charity Hospital last week by Sheriff
Stafford, for medical treatment We
trust he will soon be restored to health
Bishop Galleber, of the Episco-
pal church, will administer confirma-
ton at St. James Church, on June
4th and deliver lecture that night.
lie will not visit elsewhere in the par
iSh until September.
"A Grand Ball and Supper will be
given to- night at Lecomte, fer char
table purpose, under the auspices of
the Catholic ladies of that section,
Doubtless Alexandria will be we'll re-
presented.
BoRS:-To Mrs S. S. Ingmau, on
Monday, May 18th, boy.
MIR. Berthold We'll, of Delhi, who
has beeu here the past two weeks on a
visit to relatives, will leave for home
in the next few days.
Mr.. w. L. Sanford left for New
Orleans Yesterday on business. He
expects TO retun home tomorrow,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
"A medicine prepared for the gen.

"A medicine prepared for the gen.
eral public should contain nothing
hurtfnl in any dose. Such a medicine
is DR.. Kings Rayal Germetuer-an
antidote for Malaria. 1t destroys Ma
faria as water pnts ont fire, and is just
as harmless. Mr.. II. G. Francks, the
general State agent, can be found at
the Osborn Hotel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
Is Consumption Incarable!

Read the following: Mr.. C. II. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with alb
scess of lungs, and friends and physicians
pronounced ME an incurable consulnp-
tive. Began taking DR.. Kings New Dis
covery fol- consumption, am now on my
third bottle, and able to oversee the work
OH my farm. It is the finest medicine
ever made.D Jesse Mlddlewart, Decatur,
Ohio, says: Had it not been for DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption
would have died of lung troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in best oil
health" Try it. Sample bottles free al
Jacob Geigers.
"A splendid opportunity is offered
this week at Bauer & Wells in Dress
Goods remnants.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
The picnic on the Pineville sid,

The picnic on the Pineville side
of the river yesterday, given by the
children of the Catholic Convent here,
was largely attended, and sport and
high glee reigned supreme the entire
day. We acknowledge the receipt of
an invitation to be present, and we
we're somewhat put out at not being
able to be preaent on SO Joyous an
occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

MIR. and Mrs. L. G. Gife, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lawless and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Irving, formed sociahle fishing
party to the Bayou Cutoff on Sun
day last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The regular weekly meeting of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union will take place Tomorrow at.
,ernoon at 5 o'clock, at the residence
of Mrs. VIM. Hill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

$50 dozen socks at Bauer q
Wells, so cts per dozen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The new store of Mr.. John j
Ferguson is to have cred front"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The stand at the North end OF
the Town Square is a cosy resting spot.
Several Of the young men tried 1t for
the first time on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
Town and Parish News.
not Found Wanting Z.

"Weighed in the balance and found
wanting" is true maxim when applied
to many things, bat Certain Chill! Cure'
stands the test and does not disgrace its
name for fever and all ulaarial diseases.
Sold by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Every place isn't blessed with an
Ice Factory as Alexandrja-so that
ice can always be plentiful, and at the
lowest prices. To show how high ice
retais in other places, on the railroad,
we have but to publish the following
from newspaper in a certain Town,
not million miles away from us:
to 10 lbs. 3 cents per pound.
10 to rs lbs. 9 cents per pound.
Aud for all quantities over IS lbs.
at the rate of sl.50 per hundred pounds.
Now ongbt not we be happy Here
have it brought to our doors, in small
quantities, at a cent a pound. In
larger quantities it is sold cheaper.
The Marsh Brothers, Willie and
George, had trial trip of their new
pleasure boat on Sunday evening. A
run of several miles up Bayou Rap
ides was made, and we are told that
the little vessel moved at the rate of
six miles an hour. This wonld prove
that the boat is a success, as we had
hoped it would be, bnt then it couldn't
have been otherwise. The Marsh boys
certainly know their business, and
never make failure of anything they
undertake.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

-DoN'T fail to write for ticket in
the rattle for an elegant DINNER
sETT of 1876 pieces. Tickets 25
cents each For the benefit of Will
mer Chapel. Address d. S. Ferris,
Ashton store. Lamourie.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Two of our Front street saloons
boast of having menagelles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The 7. aud ?. pay-car is expect
ed next Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The Ladies of the Alexandria
Public Library held an Ice Cream
Festival on Friday afternoon last, at
the rooms of the Association, in the
Osborn Hotel. The receipts on the
occasion were Sl4.50.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15
Kansas City, Watkins and Gulf
Railroad.

Dear reader, listen to us short
while. Do yon see the caption OF this
article? Well, it means that we are
to have that very road. Our calcula-
tons are not based on rumor but facts
which speak so loud. Now, the pa
per which published this, the Lake
Charles Echo, knows what it is talking
abont. Read
On Wednesday evening, Prof. Phil
brick, chief engineer, started from Lake
Charles with surveying party to survey
and locate the line of the Kansas City
Watkins aud Gulf Railroad. We have
not been authoritat1vcly told whether this
road will be run to Shreveport or to Alex
andria, but indications point directly to
the latter. The party have gone on the
cas-. ST Calcasien river, which would not
be direct route to Shreveport, and is the
only sensible route to Alexandria. The
previous visits and preliminary eNamina-
tons made on the east side; the fact that
| the projectors of tlse railroad not only
own immense tracts of land in Calcasieu,
but have large possessions III the locality
which would he traversed by road to
| Alexandria, furnish strong reasons for be-
lieving that the road will be directed
thther. We believe the enterprising cit
izens of Alexandria have, by vote OF the
people, appropriated tax for a number
of years to the first railroad built into
that town. Possibly this road may win
the prize. We wish them victory in the
race, and bid theE God speed.
And again, the following taken
from the Lake Charles Commercial
shows that somebody else is trying to
get this same road to go tomewhere
else. The matter rests with our PEG.
pie to act.
Gen. w. J. Behan and Mr.. Bernhard
Beer, Of New Orleans, passed Wednesday
of this week in our city. The gentlemen
were here in matters of railroad import
and left apparently satisfied with the re-
suit Of their visit. They represent the
connecting road from Prulhomme to Nat
chitoches, and held conference with Mr..
j. B. Watkins. of the Kansas City, Wat
kins and Gulf Railroad, and General Man
ager Dawson, of the Kansas City, Louisi-
ana and Gulf Railroad, and other railroad
and business men.
The Louisiana Press Association
met in regular annual session at Thib.
odeaux on Monday. We acknowledge
the receipt of an invitation and "pass'
to attend, bnt regret our inability to
be present. Our brothers will please
excuse us this time. At this particu-
lar season Of the year it isn't every
country editor who can sport q new
suit, or carry roll Of greenbecks in
his TANKS, to meet the little demands
of hash, beer. etc. We don't say we
are busted, however, but then we are
not fixed financially to associate with
other country Goulds who are going
to be there-and we don't like to be
outdone on such occasions. We hope
those in attendance will have lots OF
fun and pleasure, and accomplish won,
ders for the craft. We know the PEG.
pie Of Thibadoux will treat them in
the right way-and then they can re.
turn home and write in their papers a
full account of the convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Capt. Billy Board'nan's flagship,
Dacotah, passed down on Monday at
teruoon. Her cargo consisted of 1900
sacks of cotton seed, 25 bales cotton,
so sacks of COW peas, 800 packages of
sunlries, 90 empty beer kegs, and 45
passengers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

-Parasols and Fans in all STYLES,
at Bauer & Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

, HALL REBECCA LODGE |. 0. B B., !
Alexandria, Nay 10, 1889. !
Members are requested to attend
meeting on Sunday, May 26ih. Basi,
ness of Importance to be transacted.
JONAS ROsENTHAL,
M. BLOOM, Secty. President
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

The following is the score made
by the different members, at the regn-
lar monthly shoot of the Alexandria
Rod and Gun Club, which took place
last week. By recent arrangements
the club gives trophy, of the value
of $50, to the member having the best
scor. FIR the wear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Tue Town lookup is being re-
,aired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

-Baner & We'll are still selling
their Groceries at bed rock prices.
No better opportunity than the present
can present itself.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Mr. Berthola We'll, of Delhi, who
has been here the past two weeks on a
visit to relatives, will leave for home
in the next few days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

An exchange says: On Wednes-
day, May 9Th, one of the most notable
events in the history OF the Roman
Catholic Church in New Orleans took
place. This was the bestowing of the
pallium upon the recently elected
Archbishop Janssens by His Emi-
hence Cardinal Gibbons. Many dis
tinguished Bishops and prelates from
all parts of the country were prerent,
participating in the solemn and i'm
pressive ceremony. St. Lonis Cathe-
dral was crowded with the first people
of the city. After the ceremonies a
grand banquet was rendered by the
Archbishops to Cardinal Gibbons and
the local and visiting prelates aud
clergy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

Silk mi;ts in all colors, at IS Cts
a pair, at Bauer Il Wells. Silk
gloves, elbow mitts, liue line and
latest styles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

"A we'll attended and much en-
joyed reception was given at the Bo-
gan bailding, by the young gentle-
men of Alexandria, on Saturday eve,
ming last. Dancing was the order of
the evening, and was kept up until
the "wee sma' hours of morn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

MIR. w. L. Sanford left for New
Orleans yesterday on business. He
expects TO retun home tomorrow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

There will be quarter racing at
Staples track, just outside the
Town limits, on Saturday next. An
admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged grown people children, 10
cents. Several entries have been
made, among the lot being one or two
fast flyers. Be sure to be on hand
and see the fun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

BoRN:-To Mrs S. S. Ingmau, OF
Monday, May 18th, boy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

"A party of ladies and gentlemen,
abont thirty-two in number, visited
the Bayou Cutoff on Saturday, and
spent pleasant day picnieing and
fishing. All express themselves as
having had delightful time. Owing
to the mishap of the horses getting
away, the party did not get back I'M
til about IL o'clock Saturday night.
The dissolution notice of Messrs
Ferguson & Sehnack appear in this
issue. In future each gentleman will
do business for himself, Mr.. Schnack
remaining at the old stand, whilst Mr..
Ferguson will be at his new store on
Second street. We commend each of
the two as straightforward gentlemen,
with whom it is pleasure to deal.
They have earned for themselves a
good business reputation in this town
aud vicinity.
NorIcE.-The members Of the Cath
oho Library Association are requested
TO meet at the School rooms, on Thurs
day, to-morrow.l May 10th, at 6
O'Clock p. IN. Business of importance
is to be transacted, and a full attend
ance is expected. Ladies and gentle
men who are, DESTROYS of becoming
members of the Association are invited
to DO present.
MBs. JAMES ANDREWS,
A. B. RAcHAI, President.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-15

THOMAS CRAwLEY.
R. ". BNINGuuesT, Mayor.
Secty.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-14
Working on His Feelin's.

One of the noisy German street bands, COM
posed Of four horns and a yellow clarionet,
paused the other day on Milwaukee avenue
curbstone, and proceeded to regale the i'm
mediate neighborhood with the strains Of
"Die Yacht am Rhein." The individual
connected with the mouthpiece Of the yellow
clarionet was tall, pale blonde, with watery
eyes and glasses, but he was hard worker
in his difficult line. AS be stood pouring the
contents Of his weak lungs into the nozzle Of
his instrument, small boy came along and
stopped to listen to the disturbance. This
small boy was busily engaged at the moment
in sucking a lemon, around which he had
both hands infolded tightly in an effort to
fetch" all Of the Juice
He took up a position Immediately under
the watery eye Of the tall clarionet player,
and sucked as he listened. 1t was not long
before a lock Of longing oerspread the play
er's face, and then there came liquid CUR
gle in which he lost three or four notes.
Those who have felt their mouths water at
seeing others partaking of anything acid can
imagine the plight Of the player as he watched
the boy with the lemon. His own salivary
glands were invited by the spectacle, and
they responded SO freely that he was forced
at last to detach the instrument from his bub-
bling lips and empty it into the street. Just
as the small boy left with his bloodless lemon
the clarionet player recovered and finished
the last half Of the ninth inning, but in des-
ultory manner.-Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-14
Hour silk handkerchief.

Retail salesman at Walkers: Now if YOU
wiz excuse me, / take It that, having bought
these silk handkerchiets, you will have to
send them at some time to the laundry. II
you are bachelor, you can't help 1t if your
laundry ruins them; but if you are a mar
ried man and have a servant, thump this idea
into her head-that silk handkerchief should
never be put into tub with other clothes.
Tell her to put them in lukewarm water, to
rinse them two or three times in clear, cold
water without any blue; wiring them out,
fold and roll them tightly in cloth, but do
not let them get dry before ironing. 1t is a
simple thing to remember, and you will find
that your handkerchiefs viii remain soft as
they are now il the rule is observed Chi.
cago Tribune.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-14
| ". /. DOUGLAS $500 SHOE
BEST IN TIE WORLD.

Frisco Line to St. Louis and the East.
Passengers going east should bear IN
mind the popular Frisco line is the only
line running two through passenger
trains to ST. Louis without change, equip
ped with magnificent Pullman palace
sleepers and elegant reclining chair cars
Only one change of cars (St. Louis Union
depot from Wichita to Louisville, Cincin-
natl. Cleveland. Buffalo, Pittsburg, Wash
ington, Philadelphia, New York, Boston,
and other eastern points. Trains leave
Oak street Union depot at 10 a. N. and
1880 p. N.
Travel via the Frisco line and avoid dis
agreeable changes of cars and vexatious
DELAYS D. WIsHART,
Gen'l Pass. Agent,
W. D. MURDOCH. ST. Louis
Pass. and Ticket Agent.
No. 123 North Main street.
d-136-tf Wichita. kaus