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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
TULANE UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA.
VIM. Preston Johnston, Ii. D., PreS't

TIME NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF
i High School, College, and of the II.
Sophie Newcomb Memorial College for
young women, will begin Tuesday, Octo-
Der 1st. Entrance examination on Mon
day, Sept. 3Oth.
High School Course years. College
Course years. All departments sup
piled with laboratories and other aids to
practical instruction. The Manual Train
ing department is we'll equipped with APP
paratus for wood working, blacksmthing,
forging, brazing and soldering and ma
chine construction.
Parallel College Courses lead to tho de-
gree of Bachelor of Arts OF Bachelor Of
Science. There is practical course i'll
Electrical Engineering and complete
plant Of the Edison Sytem for instruction.
The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial Col
lege for young women offers full course
IN science and letters.
Special Courses in Art and Literature.
There is an Academical Department which
prepares students for the College. Col
lege course, 500 per annum. Preparato-
~ course of two years, $50 per annnm.
The Law Department. opens November
18th, H. G.. Miller, Dean. Medical De-
partment opens October 21st, Stanford E.
Chaille, NJ. D., Dean.
For general catalogues, address
VIM. o. ROGERS,
Secretary Of the Tulane University, New
Orleans, La.
August LIST, 1989-6m.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
ALEXANDRIA
Compress and Warehouse
COMPANY.

TIME UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFUL
l. ~ calls the attention of the produ.
GERS aud buyers of cotton to the following
superior facilities offered by the above
company for the COMPRISING, storage and
handling of cotton.
A large and finely constructed compress
building, connected with covered yards.
supplied with large cisterns and an ele-
waited tank, constantly filed with water
by means of a steam pump from we'll on
the premises, with supply of hose suffi-
cient to reach every part of the property
in case Of fire; thereby enabling the
company to obtain the lowest rate Of in
surance.
Reliable watchmcn are on dnty at all
hours, both day and night. The side
tracks of the Texas and Pacific and South
ern Pacific roads pass in close proximity
to the platforms, thus avoiding Grayage
to or from the warehouse.
Charges for storage, handling and COM
pressing cotton will be as reasonable as
those of the most favored markets of tho
country. T. N. MILES,
August /, 1889. Superintendent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
CAMP MEETING.

Under the supervision of Rev. c.
Marcy Lyons, on the 22d day of Au-
gust, 1889, the Rapides Camp Meet
ing will commence. The grounds of
this Camp Meeting have been selected
on Browns Greek, in the North west
ern part of Rapides, twenty miles
above Alexandria, ten miles from
Boyce, in the pine bills, two and half
miles from Bayou Rapides. This
located place was donated
by Mr. Lewis Texada to the Church,
and is most admirably admirably stu
ated. The management have been
signally fortunate in securing the eff
cient services of the Revs. John L.
Sawyer, of Felicity Street Church, F.
N. Parker, of Carrollton Avenue
Church, both of New Orleans, VIM.
Wimberly, of Plaquemines, B. F.
White, of Alexandria. Alfred Z. Clay,
of Franklin, and others. The pres-
euce of these gentlemen will he suf-
ticient guarantee of successful meet
ing Ample accommodations have
been provided for the entertainment
of visitors. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
Regular meals, 80 cents; extra
meals, so cents. A conveyance will
leave Boyce for the Camp Grounds
every morning and evening.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
NOTICE.

Mr.. L. P. Wilmington is prepared
to take orders for uniforms for boys
intending to attend the Alexandra
High School, which institution opens
on the I'd day Of September. He is
also prepared to furnish uniforms for
the girls. Uniforms can be ordered
ready made. or the cloth can be had
i'll holt.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Nor1cE-To persons who desire to
obtain certificates to teach school in
Rapides Parish: The Board of Exam
liners will be in Alexandra on Mon
day and Tuesday, the End and Sd days
of September, for the purpose of exam
ing applicants for certificates to teach
school in the LIST, I'd and 3rd grades.
The Board will meet at the Court
House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

KAPPA ALPHA CoNvENTIoN-The
fourteenth Convention of the Kappa
Alpha Fraternita will be held in Au-
gnsta, Ca, Sept. IL, IL and 18TH, 's9.
Delegates from twenty-five colleges
will be present and also large num-
Der of distinguished alumni. The
management of the Convention is in
the hands of the alumni Chapter at
Augusta, who are making extensive
preparations for the entertainment of
visiting members of the Order.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Yesterday the Tenth Convention
of the Sth District Baptist Association
(col) composed of the parishes of Rap
ides, Grant and Avoyelles convened
here. Over 100 delegates are in at
tendance; the Convention will be in
session the whole week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

ALLIANCE AND RELIANCE.-The
alliance of capital and experience en-
able Bauer & We'll to place reliance
on their judgment, and this causes
them to invest judiciously. For this
reason they are able to sell goods at
closer figures than any Of their COM
petitors. Call at their mammoth
stores, on Front street, opposite the
Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

We learn in reliable way that
both of the Wainwrights, Wash and
Irving, who we're engaged in the diff
fioulty with the Davids, at Fishville,
few days since, have been jailed at
Golfax by Sheriff Kemp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

The Fruim- BAN Brick Construc-
ton company, of St. Louis, is reported
to have been given the contract for
hnilding the road from Delhi, La, to
irippe junction, Ark, eighnty-one
miles, The road, as projected, is to
extend from Briukley to Alexandria,
La and it is claimed that the con-
tracts for construction North from
I'rippe Junction and South from Del
hi will be let early next Spring. G..
N. Polk, of Delhi, is engineer.-Rail-
road News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Several Manetho colts are in
training here for the trotting races
which are to come eff in October. Nc
doubt tue races will be interesting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
TEXAS AND PACIFIC
RAILWAY co.
NOTICE.


TINE PUBLIC is HEREBY INFORM
J. ed that the Texas and Pacific Rail
way Company will place tirst-class, light
draught steamboats, and barges, now be-
ing built, in Red river, to run between
Shreveport and Barbin's Landing, con-
Meeting with the railroad at Alexandria
aud Shreveport, thus enabling shippers
and receivers of freight to obtain through
bills of lading from and to all points.
The line will be opened during the
month of September, due notice of which
will be given.
Full information can be obtained by
addressing Capt. NJ. L. Scovell, CONNER.
cial Agent of the Texas and Pacific Rail.
way, at Shreveport. La, who will have
charge of the boat line.
JNO. A. GRANT,
August /, 1889. General Manager.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

FIRE-On last Wednesday morn.
a lumber kiln, belonging to Mr.. Jn-
Illus Levin, in the upper part of Town,
and said to contain $4,000 feet of lum-
her, caught fire, and was burned to
the ground; no insurance. Both the
Hooks and Pacifics were on hand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

-Messrs Rogers & Williams have
just completed fine ice vault in their
brick warehouse. They are going in
the ice and beer business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

The present spell of hot weather
is just the thing for cotton. 1t is CIV
en- out that dnring that time catapil-
lars can't do much damage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
DIED +:

In this Town, on Wednesday, August 7th,
1889, MRS. FLoRENT1NE YALLERY, relict
of the late e. vallery, aged 48 years.
AT Pensacola, Florida, on July 2Sth,
1889, of meningitis, Miss MEDoRA MATH-
Ews, daughter of the late Col. l.. NJ.
Mathews, of Alabama, and sister of j. E.
Mathews, of this Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

On or about September lst fifty
miles of tho Houston, Central Arkan-
sas and Northern Railroad will be
opened for business, twenty-five miles
south and twenty-five miles North of
Monroe Monroe Telegraph.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, }

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Aug. 9, 1889. {
Regular monthly meeting of City
Council this day, August 9th, 1889,
at o'clock p. III.
Members present
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
Joseph Fellows,
Jacob Irving,
H. S. Gossens.
Absent. A. Johnston.
The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor, and on motion r. W..
Bringhurst was made Secretary pro
TEN in the absence of the Secretary.
Reading of minutes of last meeting
was dispensed with.
The Treasurer's report for the month
of July was read and approved, show
ing a balance on hand at this date
of S56.S6.
Report of R. NJ. Fitzpatrick, whar-
finger, was read, showing collections
of wharfage from June 4tb, 1889, to
August LIST, 1889, $3.50.
Report filed with Seeretary's papers
The following bills were read, ap-
proved and warrants were ordered to
be issued to pay same, to.wit:
Henry Aikley, street work. 80. 81 81
Evans Lee, street work ...... 2 90
Julius Levin, l76 feet lumber. 2 20
H. M. HUE, incidental expen-
ses for July .............. 6 60
Ralph Walter, dog collars.... 2 0C
John Parker, hauling sand.... 2 so
$40 67
The following bills were read, ap-
proved and certificates of Indebtedness
were ordered to he issued to cover
same, to-wit:
Thomas Crawley, Mayors salary. 500 90
Fl. NJ. Huie, Marshall salary. $500. so OC
Sam Fellows, Custodian Fire En-
| Slne OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4O w
Lou Thomas, digging ditch in 9Th
| Ward...... .............. So OF
$2o5 Of
On motion by Mr. II. S. Gossens
the bnilding of an iron fence around
the Town square was deferred. Ii
was agreed that for the present the
fence now standing around the Town
square should he taken down and the
square be left open, such provision tc
be taken to protect the market house
the tank and pump from injury.
Motion by r. w. Bringhurst to pur
chase one thousand feet of rubber
hose for the fire engine was made and
carried-Messrs. E. 6. Hunter and B
G. Duke having represented as com
mittee from the Fire Company the ne
cessity of replacing the old with new
hose.
The Mayor appointed H. S. Cos
sens and R. w. Bringhurst commit
tee, the Mayor forming third mem
her of the committee to buy sale
amount Of hose.
Motion by IL. w. Brlnghurst to pu
a permanent floor in the engine room
Carried Committee to attend to sam.
Messrs. Irving and Briughurst.
! Motion by H. S. Gossens to repea
ordinance granting the Town Hall fo
general purposes carried.
The following resolution by H. S
Gossens offered and approved:
Resolved. That from and after thu
date hereof the Town Hall shall b'
used gratis only for pnblic purposes
and if used otherwise the sum of fiv'
dollars SHALL be collected for same
Motion to adjourn carried.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
r. W. BR1NGHURsT, Mayor.
Acting Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

In order to devote exclusive at.
teution to the Cultivator aud speciality
line next Spring, l have determined
to unload my entire stock of tools and
shelf hardware. From this date | will
offer great reductions in prices. Call
and secure bargains while stock is
complete. CHAs. w. CARRUrH,
Corner Front and Johnston streets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

And still it is no factory-no cot
" hagging factory we mean by the
sueer's Union. There's no telling
s's long it will he before the matter
! decided. In our opinion, to Judge
nom the executive committee, who
1 y to decide upon the site, we think
11r,,esandria's chances are not the best.
lucy ought to be in the lead of Mon
wv however, because we made the
sss' and most liberal bid.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Among the visitors here last week
were MIR. Richard Herrick and his two
daughters, of New Orleans, and who
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. N.
Miles. The party were from Hot
Springs, where they had been on a
Summer iaunt. They left here for
home on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
PROCEEDINGS OF SCHOOL
BOARD,
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
Aug. 5, 1889. !

aug. q, 1905. J
On motion 1T was
Resolced, That public schools be
established at the following places in
the parish:
First School Dist, Alexandria Ward y
Alexandria-white-J. w. Calvit,
A. w: Pardpe, Mrs. f. Mathews,
Mrs. A. F. Grayson. Colored-F.
Porter, Mrs. S. Lafargue.
Tramway-white-Miss Ada Wa
tiers.
Staffords-white*
Lamourie-white-H. j. Daigre.
Bayou Clear white Mrs. NJ.
Neal.
Bayou Robert-colored"
Burnt DOwn-colOred*
Second School Dist, Rapides and Co.
tile Wards:)
Rapides-white*
Red Store-white*
Eden-white*
Boyce-white*
Lena-whlte"
Campbells Creek-white*
Evening Star-colored*
Frank eal's-colored*
Luckett' s-colored*
Third School Dist, Cheneyville Ward y
Cheneyville-white*
Lecompte-white*
Cedar Grove-white--J. W. Britt.
Meeker--white*
Loyd4white*
Cheneyville - colored - Miss j.
Sewell.
accomplishment
Keary-oolored*
Loyd-coloreo*
Fourth School Dist, Hineston and Cal
casieu Wards:)
New Hope-whlte-A. j. Shaw.
Millers School whites
Hanky House-white*
Dixie School House-white*
Big Creek Church-white-J. L.
Blackw we'll.
Bethel-wlite*
Ten
(Fifth School Dist, Spring Hill Ward :.
Smiths Mill-white-NIrs, Lizzie
Leake.
Babbs Bridge-white*
Camp Ground--white--J. W. Ho'
gan.
Spring Hill--whlte*
Pleasant Hill--white*
Dabney School House--white"
(Sixth School Dist, Rigolette Ward:)
Centennial Mill-white*
Near Brashear-wlite*
New Hope-white*
Near Morgan-white~
Avoca-colored*
Seventh School Dist, Pincville Ward ::
Observation-Disclosures. l.. Arm
strong. Whites ColOred*
Observation-Disclosures Eloist
Daigre.
Wise-white*
Big Island-whitt*
Hickory Grove-wl.ite*
On motion The School Directors
adjourned to the next regular meet
ing.
JONAS RosENTHAL.
President
II. F. LONG,
Secretary.
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TIME TABLE:

Tazas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Lave Alexandria. ........ ABS pm
For NeW Orleans.
Leave Alexandria. ....... 1885 a. m
Arrives in New Orleans -. 200 p. III
caves New Orleans ..... .S:45 d. IN
Morgan'e La, & Texas r. r:
Arrives at Alexandria. go. 9:45 p. M
leaves a sxandria. 500 u. M
~ Ii st-class fare from Alexand
ria 10 New Orleans, by either of the
above M led roads, costs $6.s5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Il have just received a large lot of
both cooking and heating stoves of
superior maze. Don't fail to examine
my stock before buying
CHAS. w. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

MIR. Fred Baden, of Pineville, is
credited with the wonderful feat of
having killed with one fire of a shot
gun, twenty-five rattle snakes, mo-
Their and little ones. The old one
had eight rattles and button which
would denote that her snakeship was
nine years old. This event occurred
at Reeves Ford, on Bayou Rigolette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

-Messrs. Matthews and Meeker
are going t" put up sugar refinery.
The more the better. Let the good
work go on.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Have you ever tried how much
One Dollar will get you at Bauer 4
Wells
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
SOCIETY NOTES.

Hon. Robert P. Hunter was iu
town Friday.
WIN. Polk, Jr., of Lamourie, was
in Town on Monday. He reports fine
prospects in the crop line.
j. II. Dawson, of Jennings, was
registered at the Exchange Hotel on
Monday.
Mrs. S. Cullen and her daughter
are spending season of enjoyment at
Lookout Mountain.
Miss Bessie Watts is visiting rel
atives in Richmond, Ky.
DIR. G. A. Chandler, dentist, from
New Orleans, accompanied by his wife,
are in Pineville, on visit. The DR..
shortly expects to open an Office in
Alexandria.
Mrs. Emily Archinard, after a
pleasant visit to the family of Hon.
Robert P. Hunter, at Fishville, re-
turned home Friday.
j. IL. Cosgrove, editor of the
Natchitoches Rerieu, was in our city
last week. He failed t, drop in and
see us-we don't know why. We
heard he was offering reward of
three dollars for an original Ms
man, and up to the last we heard Of
him he had not met the prize.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert Webster,
Misses Katie Kerrgnn and Ellen
Rey, and Messrs. Thomas aud James
Kerrigan spent last Sunday at Fish
Vile.
Mr.. Joseph Levin expects to go
off this week on purchasing tour,
and will take in Boston, Cincinnati,
Baltimore and other Eastern and Yves.
tern cities.
MIR. r. L. Lnckett, Jr., from New
Orleans, is here on a visit to friends
and relatives.
MIR. Bernard Mayer and his two
daughters, went to Hynson's Springs
last week. The young ladies will re.
main there several days; Mr.. Mayer
returned home on Sunday.
Mr.. John Z. McGhee, represent.
ing the Lafayette Crayon Co., Lafa.
yette, La, is in town in the interest Of
his firm. Mr.. McGhee is a pleasant
witty gentleman, and real 'shustler'
when at work. Call and see US again
Mr.. McGhee.
Mrs. Amanda Bansdell and Mr.
Joseph Ransdell left Monday morning
for Fishville, where they will spend {
few days at the summer residence o
Hon. r. P. Hunter.
MIR. A. Rosedale left Sunday fo
New York City, where he goes tt
make his Fall and Winter purchases
Mr.. H. w. S. Lnnd leaves 70
New Orleans this morning. In al
probability Mr.. Lnnd will go North
too. He expects to make very larg'
purchases of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes
Hats, etc.
MIR. and Mrs. John P. Groga,
and son. Mr.. VIM. Cruikshank ant
son, and Master Willie Clements lief
for Big Greek yesterday morning, a
which place they will spend weel
or ten days.
-Messrs. B. NJ. Hayes, John G
Ryan, Aaron Prescott and O. N. 0
Watts will form party to Fishvill,
next Monday.
MIR. W. II. Sanford, Alexandria
wide awake insurance agent, was il
Boyce the whole of last week. II
has cheering news from that localit.
in the way fcrops, business prospects
etc.
MIR. ]. N. Laney left yosterda.
morning for New Orleans. where b.
goes to purchase stock of genera
merchandise. On his return Messrs
j. N. Laney and Jacob Haynes viii
begin business in the new store recent
ly erected by Mr.. John j. Ferguson
on Second street. The young gentle
men have our best wishes.
The Times Den,Ocyut of Saturda
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Tho Colfax Chronicle, in its last
issue publishes an account of the re-
cent difficulty at Fishville, between
the Davids and Wainwrigbts. 1t is
the version of the affair given by the
friends of Wainwright, and is alto
gether different from the account pub
lishcd by the Alexandra papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
II. F. LONG,
Secretary.

AN schools 'chere the Teacher has not bren 0p.
pointed, are to be appointed when property rec
commended
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
RAPIDES BANK
Of
ALEXANDRIA, LA.

G. w. BOLTON. !. President
l.. V. MARYE,.... ..............C Cashier
DUY AND SELL EXCHANGE ON ALL
ID the leading cities in tho United
States. Liberal advances made on cotton
stored with the Alexandria Compress and
Warehouse Company.
Collections promptly attended to.
August l, 1889.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

My harness aud saddles are made
by the most reliable mechanics in the
United States, and my prices are un-
der all competitors. Figures don't lie.
Come and see for yourself.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

We publish in this Issue q fall
and complete account of the State
Farmers Union, which body Vas in
session last week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
Town and Parish News.

~ Bunch & Hamilton, Wynne, Ark,
Druggists, write Have sold over gross
of "Certaln Chill Cure" in six months, all
on guarantee of ''no cure, no pay" and
never had bottle returned" Sold by
jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Paris Green and London Purple
at the Phoenix Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

AT Syndic's sale on Saturday,
Mr.. P. V. David purchased the two
store houses and dwelling, as also the
lot on which said buildings are situa-
ted, lately owned by NJ. Il. Dozier,
in Pineyille, for 1880.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

The Alexandria Compress made
its Hrst run last year on September
24rh, compressing SO bales. Every
thing equal it will do as well if not
better than last year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
McEIree's Wine Of cardut

and THEDFoRD's BLAcK.DRAUGHT are
0r sale by the following merchants in
Rapides Parish:
j. Geiger .............Alexandria
Henry St. John. ......... F"
Ben Turner. .Pineville
j. w. Miller. .Boyce
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Go to Bauer & Wells for cheap
goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Paints, Oils and Varnishes at the
Phoenix Drug Store, at lowest prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

The City Council have conclna-
q, for the present, not to build the
iron fence around the City square.
They also agreed to pull down the
dilapilated wooden fence and leave
The square open.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Last year the first bale of cotton
was received here on August Is. In
1887 it came in on August 1lth. We
think the first bale, this year, will
come in about the 18th inst, or per-
haps few days later.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Now is the time to purchase yonr
Dry Goods cheap. Bauer Il We'll are
making great sacrifices during this
Mouth. Front street, opposite Ferry
landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

"A huge war is now being waged
between the cotton planter in this par
ish and the catapillars. The planters
are charging them with paris green.
In all likelihood the fight will be
kept some time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

The Tines Democrat Of Saturday
last had an excellent article on Rap
ides and Sugar Planting. Our space
will not permit its reproduction. The
sugar industry will soon grow to i'm
mepse proportions in central Louisi
ada, and particularly in Rapides.-
Sugar will take the place of cotton,
and then all concerned in the plant
ing of that commodity will be more
happy and make more money. We
see refineries proposed on all sides of
US the Central Sugar Factory, to be
bailt at or near Cheneyville is almost
certainty now. AS the Times.
Democrat intimates a few years more
and cotton will give way to sugar.
1t used to be that way before the war .
Let's return to those happy days,
when we were all rich, happy and
contented.