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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Adam Bradley, c,lored, was jailed
here one day last week, on charge
Of having placed an obstruction oil
tie r. and 7. track, near the Pende
tor place, for the purpose OF wreckin"
the train. Bradley has since heen re
leased, having furnished bond in TIL"
SUN of $500
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

There were two "baptizings' in
the river, by the colorel people on
Sunday A large crowd Of spectators
were present.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Sheriff Clifton Cannon, of Avoy-
Giles, was in Alexandria on Saturday,
having come after Tom Broussard, who
is wanted in that parish on a charge
of horse stealing, we learn. Sheriff
Cannon left with his prisoner on the
Sunday train.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24
NOTICE.

TIME MEMBERS OF THE COMMIT
i. tee Of Arrangements, and other COM
mittees appointed for the Firemen's Picnic
and Ball, are requested to meet at my
office this "wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock +. G. HUNTER,
Chairman Committee of Arrangements.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Gen los. l.. Brent, of Ascension
Parish has been appointed by Gov.
Nichols commissioner to represent
Louisiana at the centennial cclebra
fion of the. Inauguration of George
Washington, first President of the Uni
,ed States, which is to take place iii
the city of New York on the 30th inst
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Bauer & Wells Goods are tie
cheapest in Town. Stores on Front
street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Assessor Iaworth, and his deputy
Mr.. L. Spence Smith, are now at work
assessing the property owners and tax
PAYERS Of this town
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

THIS powder never varies. A marvel of
purity, strength and wholesomeness. -
More economical than the ordinary kinds,
and cannot be sold in competition with
the multitude of low test, short weight
alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in
cans ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co., LOG
Wall street, New York.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

We learn in reliable way that
several match races will he run here,
on the Staples half mile track, on the
18th of next mouth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

MIR. E. j. Sullivan, of the Pacific
Bar, received on yesterday, direct from
the factory, fine billiard table, which
is now being put together. The table
is of the finest make, aud therefore the
hest in Alexandria to-day. Lovers of
the game will please make note of
this. The table will be ready for use
by today or tomorrow. Mr.. Sullivan
Informs US that he will fix up his bill
lard saloon in first class style.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

SILK hats are growing more and
more in favor Ivy the Alexandra gen
elemen. We saw several of them be-
ing worn the past week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

For tho first time will now in
troduce whito aud red wines direct.
The best made in California, equally
as good as any imported, if not hotter,
at less cost. This result is brought
ahont by home made vine, mt subject
to duty. JACOB GElGER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

The Ferguson building, on sec
ond street, is about completed, that
is.the carpenter work, and presents
withal nice appearance. The pain
tiers are now at work on it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Deputy SherifFs Calvit and Will
son took a batch of five prisoners from
here to the Baton Rouge penitcntiary
yesterday. Teeir names will be found
in the court column of this issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Invitations are out for the fancy
dress ball to lie given at the Court
house on the evening of Wednesday,
May LIST, 1889, by the Alexandria
Fire Department. Five hundred have
been sent out to the ladies of this and
adjoining parishes, aud large atten-
dance is expected. The affair promi-
ses to a recherche event.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24
FISHING TACKLE.

FISHING TACKLE.
100 dozen varlegated linen lines at go
cents per doz i; 100 dozen cotton lines
at Is cents per doz. The above lines
are small, and for perch. Also in
stock Spears, which are used for as.
sassiuating the larger species of the.
tinny tribe at the dead hour of mid.
night. This last scene is only accom-.
plished by the torch. For sale at the
Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Base Balls, Balls, full line Of
Base Balls, from 5 cents to S1.50-
Spalding's Bats, a large supply.
At the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24
Town and Parish News

Everybody aud lis wife had a
fine diuuer on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24
ORSBORN HOTEL !:
ALEXANDRIA, la.
So DYCK DER, : PROPRIETOR.

T,HIs LARGE. MODERN, CONHOpl-
l. GUS aud comfortable hotel has just
been completed and is trst-class in every
particular. The bedrooms are furnished
new throughout, and will be found very
comfortable and clean. The dining room
is magnificent, pleasant in summer and
winter. The table will be furnished with
the best that can be had in this and the
New Orleans market, and the cooking I'M
der the management of the proprietor
himself, will be found as delicious and
palatable as that served at the best Ho-
tells in the country.
The travelling public are cordially in
vitcd to give the Orsborn Hotel a trial.
The proprietor is confident that the ac-
comlnodations will be found much super
ior to anything ever before offered here.
Prices have been fixed ut very reasona-
bic rates.
Remenber-stop at the Orsborn Hotel
and get the best accommodations; beds,
msals, servants attention, aud every
thing else pertaining to the better class
of Hotels. Commercial travellers will
find suitable room at this Hotel in which
to display samples.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

In transit $4,000 cans Of oriental
Insect Powder. This will prove a
sure death and devastation to Flies,
Mosquitoes, etc. For sale at the Ea.
gle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

TI7uE Syst FOREIGN AID DOMES-
tit Cnillpanies; the most liberal rates.
Gins. S,,s"r-honses Dwellings and their
contents, Stores and stocks wanted.
Two years practical experience in Fire
Office: correspondence solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

For tho largest assortment, fresh
est goods and lowest prices in Groce-
ries go to Bauer & Wells mammoth
Grocery House, adjoining their large
Dry Goods establishment on Front
street. That is the place to find what
you want.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Mr.. NJ. w. Cookerille has opened
} family grocery store in the second
ward, on the corner of Sd and Elliott
streets. He has nice stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

From every section of the parish,
comes the most encouraging news con-
corning the caue, cotton and corn
crops. Magnificent stands are found
on all sides, and the opinion seems
universal that the present is the best
crop season we have had since the
war. To say that our people are hap
ny Ger the present bright prospect, is
spoor way of expressing it. But then
they deserve it, for they have labored
hard to bring about such result.
ala may they be successful in the
elld, and ten times all the more richer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

800 Japan Fishing Poles at 90
cents. Jointed Poles from ST to $40,
(Bamboo.) At the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Mr.. A. Rosedale, of the business
firm of Rosedale & Co., of this place,
has letters patent from the Patent Of
fee at Washington, d. c., of a very
ingenious machine, viz !: self-meas-
uring, economic coal oil vessel. The
machine wss patented by Mr.. Rose
dale himself, who claims for it just
what is stated above. We have seen
it, and now add our opinion to its great
worth. Mr. R., has already received
several large offers for it, but refn.
SEES them all, believing that he has
better thing than most people would
imagine. ANY quantity, from gill
to one gallon, can be measured accu-
rarely by this very latest of economic
inventions. Mr.. R., has the machine
on exhibition at his store, and he will
be pleased to show its workings to all
would so desire to see them.
"A delegation from New Orleans,
made up of Mrs. NJ. G. Cole, Mrs. d.
Fable, Miss Mary E. Randolph, Miss
Loula Stein, Miss Myrtle Shiyley,
Miss Matte Cole, and Mr.. George
d. Thompson, and who are to take
part in the w. G. 7. U. Convention,
which meets here tomorrow, arrived
here on Monday night by the Dacotah.
They were met by a committee of la
dies and escorted to the hotel.
-Messrs. B. NJ. Hulse and John
G. Ryan are the agents of the Eqnita-
BILE Loan Co., and those wishing loans
on sugar and cotton plantations, will
find it to their interest to see them.
This company charges no fees for in
specting lands, and it does not require
more than fifteen or twenty days to
negotiate loan.
Mr.. NJ. w. Cookerille has opened
> family grocery store in the second
ward, on the conner of Sd and Elliott
streets. He has a nice stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

AT the Eagle Drug store you will
always find McCncn's Ale, Bass Ale,
and r. & j. Burke's Extra Stout
Porter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

-Mr. +. I'll. Phllbrlck, chief cngi-
neer of Kansas City, Watkins and
Gulf railroad, was in Alexandra on
Friday last. He was here to get the
sentiment of the people on the ones.
ton of five mill tax for ten years in
aid of his. road, to be voted for by the
people throughout the parish. He
informed our reporter that il the prop
er encouragement were given him
work on the read would be commenced
in about two months, and pushed to an
early completion. His company asks
no money until the road is completed.
The town of Lake Charles aud the
Parish of Calcasieu have already vo-
ted the tax He conferred with seve-
raj Of our towns prominent citizens,
aud seemed satisfied as to the desire
of our people here TO aid his enterprise.
Our friend, James Burlington,
who is overseer on the Harris place,
reports good stand of cane. Aud
you can bet that Jim knows what be
is talking about.
EXTRA JURY-The following is a
list of twenty jurors, drawn on Mon
day, to serve next week in the Dis
trict Court be,e. Several criminal
cases are to he tried, about five in
number. The names are as follows {:
Thos. B. Johnston, Rigolette.
Ed. Hopkins, Pineville.
Chas. B. Simpson, Cheneynille.
]. D. Worthington, Cheneyville.
H. Churchill, Alexandria.
J. NJ. Armstrong, Alexandria.
Franklin Aycock, Holloway's.
j. G. Chevalier, Spring Hill.
w. G. Nash, Calhoun's.
@. D. Deloney, Melder's.
ID. d. Carter, Alexandria.
John Aycock, Holloway's.
VIM. Anthony, Rigolette.
Thos. Beebe, Boyce.
l.. L. East, Bells.
Roland Allen, Cheneyville.
Augustus Deville, Big Island.
j. L. Evans, Pineville..
j. P. Darlington, Pinevillc.
w. II. Barton, Melder's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

-Minnow buckets, $4,000 Kerby
Limbrick Hooks. Numbers from to
16 at IL cents per 100, at the Eagle
Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

A full line of Trolls, Silk Lines,
braided Harrison & Carlyle's Hooks,
which are considered the best in the
market. Floats, Sinkers, etc.
At the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

BAUER & WE'LL are pre-
pared to convince the people
of Kapides and adjuiniug Pa
rishes, that they can save
money by purchasing from
them. Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, Clothing, Gents
Furnishing Goods, Notions,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Trunks and Valises, Heavy
and Fancy Groceries, Glass
ware, Queensware, 'rinware,
light Hardware. Ammnni-
milton of all kinds, Fishing
1'ackle, etc. A full line of
Furniture at prices that defy
competition. Planters sup
plies speciality; at bedrock
prices. Stores on Front
street, opposite the Ferry
landing. You will he sur
prised, when you call, to find
out how much you can get
for One Dollar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

EXCLUSION TO SHREvEPoEr-The
independent Dacotah, Capt. Board
mau i'll command, with a goo,lly mum
her of passengers, cxcnrslonists to
Shreveport, also a fine brass band To
enliycn the crowd, Arrived here Mon
day night at 9 o'clock. A large crowd
of ladies aud gentlemen met the boat
as she landed arIhe wharf, and boarded
her, and soon afterwards were exchan-
ging compliments with the gallant
captain and lis jolly passengers. Of
those who joined the boat at this place
and went on up to make the trip, we
noticed Mr.. Henry Radcliffe, Miss Ma
ry RatcliEe, Miss Belle Lewis, Miss
Laur" HUE, Mr.. II. w. S. Lund, Mr..
Ambrose Miller, Miss Katie Jones and
Mr. Henry Irvine. Capt. Boardman
is as popular as ever in this neck of
the woods, aud affairs of the kiud spo-
ken of above, under his supervision,
are sure to he successful. We know
the party will have fine time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

Mr.. G. J. Smith, travelling sales.
man for Bedford, Clark h Co., Chicago,
had the misfortune to sprain bis wrist
most severely. II was suffering great
PAIN" he says, "and my wrist was
badly swollen; few applications of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved the
pain aud rednced the swelling in one
night, and in consequence my work
and business was not interrupted, for
which am very grateful. / can rec
commend Chamberlain's Pain Balm
from personal experience" Sold by
Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

FRESH BUTTERMlLK ON
ICE, EVERY DAY, at the PAR
LOR BAR.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-24

-Hammocks at the Eagle Drug
Store, from Is cents to Sc. with all
the necessary attachments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-14
HALLOwELL.
Pleasant Party-Church Goers-Hints
and Happenings.

A gentleman interested in the matter has
ascertained that on an average 1000 people
attend the Hallowell churches each Sunday.
This is about one third of the population and
leaves enough unchurched material for the
different pastors to work upon.
The Kennebec River Mills are expecting a
cargo of coal from South Amboy, N. Y.
Mrs James Atkins received word yester-
day Of the illness of her daughter Gertrude
who is pupil at the Bradford Academy.
Mrs. Atkins left at once for Bradford.
The sermon of the Rev. W. A. Newcomb
Tuesday evening, at the installation of Rev.
J. f. Cochrane, was mastery. He dealt at
some length with culture and sincerity, lay
ing particular stress upon the latter, and how
it should be the duty of every clergyman to
be true to himself. and to reach the inner
core of his being. The other parts of the
service were very pleasantly conducted; the
charge to the pastor being especially worthy
of note. Owing to defect in one of the
organ stops the congregation was Obliged TO
forego the opening voluntary, TO the general
regret of all present. The anthem singing
was exceptional.
Mr.. and Mrs. c c. Hunt of Augusta, were
in the city Tuesday.
The hour of the "Wednesday evening
services of the various churches is now . 45.
That was very pleasant company that
met with Miss Lizzie Walker at her home Al
Loudon Hi last Saturday evening. The
evening passed in dancing and games, an d
the steeples were on the point of bellinR
midnight when the young people dispersed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-14
Capital Chat.

Secretary Window will probably recon-
mead new legislation to prevent the immi
grafton Of paupers and defective persons
but probably will not go so far As the special
committee which Investigated the eubject il
the last Congress.
Congressman Mckinley of Ohio was in
the city on Tuesday and his friends were in
consultation with him, mapping out theiI
plan OF campaign in the speakerahip contest
Major Mckinley left for New York Tuesday
where he will be engaged for q week or ten
days taking testim ony in legal case.
Senator Sherman in an interview said
MY next ,ileague win be n democrat who
will put up the most money to be United
States senator l do not think here will be
any more open bribery. because public sen.
timent is against it but the longest purse will
win Further than this Mr.. Sherman
would no, express himself on any subject of
Ohio politics.
Representative Lehlbach of New Jersey
said to a correspondent today | expect to
vote for Mr. Reed for Speaker because
have voted for him twice in caucus when
we were in the minority and | do not think
ought to change now that we are in the ma
jority. At the same time have a great
respect and admiration for Mr.. Mckinley
and many of my constituents have urged me
TO vote for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-14
MoNTANAs COMPLICATIONS.
cratic Election Judges Took the Bal
lot Box

Webb writes the Boston journal of the
following interview with Congressman Car
Ter of Montana who gives this explanation
of the election complications in that new
State THE facts are briefly these A pre-
cine; was established along the line of the
Northern Pacific branch road, to which |
have referred, at a place known as the Home
stake TunnVl where about 200 men were
employed. Three judges of election were
regularly appointed, and likewise two clerks
to keep the tally sheet and make returns in
conformity with the laws of the Territory.
The voters, the judges and the clerks seemed
to have been composed entirely of men EN-
ployed for the time being in the work of
construction on the tunnel at that point
There is no doubt whatever that all the per
sons employed there were notified that they
would be expected to vote the democratic
ticket straight.
1t is also known that very large proper
ton of those engaged would, if permitted to
vote according to their own convictions. cast
republican ballots. After the polls were
closed in the evening the three judges of
election dismissed the clerks. took charge of
the ballot box. and went 10 some distance
and entered a small cabin, the door of which
they securely locked, and the window or
windows of which they covered with heavy
brown paper, so as to effectually exclude the
gaze of inquiring citizens, and after contin-
uing the star chsmber proceedings for some
time they came out with what they claimed
to be the fully and fairly prepared returns Of
the election held at the precinct during the
day. The tally sheets and returns complete
were all in the handwriting of one of the
judges. The judges then certified to the
nf fl,ra paJ
and the signature of the judges were attested
by the persons who had been appointed clerks
of election. The returning board threw these
retnrns ont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-14
CHANGES IN BASE BALL.
Rules and Amendments Injected in
Them.

NEW YORK, Nov. ID.
The following were the changes effected
in the playing rules of the Joint Committee
of the National Ball League and American
Association, Tuesday;
Rule Sc Position lines) is changed so that
at zach corner of the pitchers box there shall
be ixed round rubber plate six inches in
diameter instead Of fiat iron plate or stone.
Rule l2-Section 2 (the balD is altered so
that the moment the umpire delivers the new
or alternate ball it should Immediately come
into play; that is. the pitcher must not throw
il to baseman or discolor it, as has been the
custom by rubbing it in the dirt. 1t is 4
change to prevent unnecessary delay in the
game.
Rule 26-Section 3 as amended provides
that game shall be forfeited if side fails
to resume playing within one minute after
plav has been called by the umpire, when q
game has been suspended.
Rule 28-Seetion 2 (substitutes) is changed
so as to allow the names of two extra players
to be placed on the score card instead of one,
as heretofore. 1t also allows q club to sub
stitutes an extra player at any stage Of the
game
Rule 47-Section ! (returning to bases) as
changed provides that base runner shall re-
turn to his base and shall be entitled to so
return without being put out if the person or
clothing of the umpire interfares with the
catcher, or is struck by a ball thrown by the
catcher TO intercept a base-runner.
Rule 4s-Section ~ when base-runners
are out) is altered so as to prevent double
play when a base-runner is struck by fair
hit ball before it touches a fielder.
Rule 52.-Section power and iurisdic
ton of the umpireJ is amended by the addi
ton of the following phrase: "The umpire
must be invariably addressed by the players
as Mister Umpire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-14
SUPERIOR COURT.
Hon VIM p. Whitehouse, Justice
Presiding

G.. T STEVENS, Sheriff.
w. =. CHoArE, Clerk.
+. A. SMALL, Stenographer.
Special to the kennebec Journal
WArERyILLE, Nov. l3.
Several cases assigned far today were set
tied without the intervention of the jury and
no case was tried this forenoon. In the af
ternoon the ease of Charles F. Low vs..
Thomas W. Scribner. both Of Waterville,
was opened TO the jury. and is on an account
annex xed to writ to recover a balance of S35
for = wagon which the plaintiff alleges he
sold and delivered to defendant for the sum
Of $40. and on which he credits about $40.
The defendant claims that he bought the
wagon, but that the contract was not to be
consumatsd until plaintiff had made q GER
tain repair on the property Plaintiff admits
that he was to make the repairs, but claims
that the provision that it should be made be-
fore the completion of contract WAS afterwards
waived by defendant A case between the
same parties is being tried at the same time
in which Scribner seeks to recover of Lowe
S2l 55 for merchandise and use of team.
Lowe admits that about go of this is due
for which he has given plaintiff credit on ac-
count in the suit for the price of the wagon.
Brown & johnson appear for Lowe and w.
r. Haines for Scribner Court adjourned
at half past. four on account of the absence
of witness at Augusta.