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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22
Report Of Committee That Pur.
chased School Fixtures,
ALEXANDRIA, La,
May Sth. 1889.

may 9Th, 1889.
We tic undersigned committee
appointed at the meeting of ladies
and citizens in the Town Hall, in
alexandria, in the early part of JAN
uary last to procure desks, charts,
maps, hlackboards, etc., for the
white Public Schools of Alexandra,
would respectfully ask that you allow
us small space in your paper to
make report Of the trusts confdea
to u, a. com mittee.
After a correspondence of some
length with various furniture estah-
lishmeuts throughout the country
and having received bids and offers
from quite number, and having
compared them, we selected the Sher-
wood Company of Chicago as having
offered the best terms and prices for
such articles as we were instructed
to procure, consequently we ordered
the following for the said Public
schools.
100 Double Desks "a chief" at
$7.50...... ....,........... $3.50 90
IL Double backs Or desks, $3.50 Sc 90
II fronts or " $3.50 $500
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

Mr.. W. 4. Sanford made a short
business visit to New Orleans last
week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

We were again visited with a
light rain on Saturday morning. We
need more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

by mutual agreement between
the attorneys on each side, Messrs. D..
u. Hunter and John c.. RYAN, the
arst named representing the Well Co.
and the latter the City, on Saturday
next, the 25th inst, between 10 and
IL o'clock, the case of the Southern
Artesiaa Well Co., of New Orleans.
ss. the City of Alexandra, will be ar.
gued before Judge Blackman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

We learn that a movement is on
foot to have the reunion of Conlcder-
ate Veterans held in our city on the
4th of July next. The reunion was
held at Roheline last year. If held in
our city we feel sure there will be a
large attendance, and in the name of
our citizens we extend cordial invita-
ton to all Louisiana soldiers to come,
and cen assure them they will meet
NTH hearty welcome, and nothing
will be left undone to maze their visit
among us a pleasant one. By all
means let the reunion be held here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

The Mcssrs. Kelly are now en-
gagged in giving the finishing touches
to the vanlt in The Clerk office at tue
Court House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22
Eor Nm OrleuRo.

Morgan'8 La, & Texas R. r
Arrives at Alexandria. 80. 9:45 p. II
Leaves 4 axandria. ...... 500 a. L
L. Fl St class fare from Alexand
ria to Nta Orleans, by either of the
above n ned roads, costs 86.95. Is
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

INMPORIUM OF FASHION, STYLE
ID and cheap goods-B. d W.-Front
ST., opposite Ferry Ldg.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

u UCHINGs ARE CHEAPER AT B. e.
In WIS Mammoth Store on Front
street, than elsewhere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

A recent issue of the City Item, of
New Orleans, contains the gratifying
intelligence that the contract has been
let out to build the railroad from Fort
Worth, Texas, to Alexandria, Il.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

e, so ARE THE EDGINGs, ENlBROID-
w cries and LACEs-and everything
in the line OF Nutfns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

yJTHEN YOU COME TO TOWN CALL
w at the Mammoth store of Bauer Il
We'll, on Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

TvERYTHING AT BAUER s. WELLS
~ store is new and fresh. The latest
styies--no old goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

Makes a total Of. ...........,.. S6S1 40
The proceeds Of the Fair and
4 flies which were placed in our
hands amounted to S54O.55, and
hence you will see that there is still
ttae Sl40 SC, which WAS caused in
some measure by the freight being
much greater than we had any idea
il wouid he. Our school rooms pre-
sent qa1e a neat appearance. and
mach better than they did, and yet
'hera is still great dea! to be done
IN the "ag Of painting, paper, etc. ,
"i'c:l would make our school houses
attractive and comfortable.
I6Ir Committee would respect
fully inTlte the public generally to
vj5i. uitr school rooms and lock al
ghe improvements we have made.
md ne would further suggest tina,
our public spirited people be reqnes-
ted 10 put their Wits together and de-
wise some means to pay the balance
IF the amount yet due.
Hoping that our work may prove
satisfactory, we are
Respectfully,
W, w. WHITTINGToN, JR.
RoBr, p. HUNTER,
JACOB GEIGER.
Committee,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

The race between Mr. D. D. Car
ter's horse Doe" and Mr.. Heman
Smiths horse Tar Baby" took place
on Saturday afternoon, at the Staples
race course, aear town. The distance
was $50 yards, and The race was given
by the judges to Doc Time, %
seconds. \ second race was made
and run few minutes after between
the same horses, which was won by
"Iar Baby A large e1owi was
present. We learn lbat the same
horses have been matched to run on
Thursday, the 4th day of July next.
ior $500 a si,ie, on which occasions
tiere will he other races. Dir. STAPLES
deserves much credit fur having made.
~ much cost aud trouble, SO iiue a
, aa'91 course, and We hope these races
VIII be falloaed |,y nlahy others.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

T AIDES SILK GLOVES AND MITTs
IL in endless variety. Bauer u We'll.
Leaders Of Low Prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

TTPON CLOSE INQUIRY YOU WILL
" Bauer & Wells the cheapest house
III Town. Gull on them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

The agency Of The Natural Pre-
miam Life soriety' has been placed
with Mr.. ". r. Sanford for Central
Louisiana. The energy and faithful,
ness OF his abors in the Fire Insurance
BUSINESS Will no Doubt crown his eff
iof's WIN equal success in the "Natu-
RAJ Ir@Ala'H, the plan Of which is the
Simplest pnrest and sceprest Life Insu.
rance Yet devised. Read Mr. San.
ford's advertisement in this issue aud
call on him for fall particulars.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

A T BAUER & WEIL's-GINGHAMs
~ at II cents per yard. Other goods
proportionately cheap.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22
AN ACROSTIC

DAUER g. WELLS MAMMOTH GRO
ID Gerry holds the fort against all COM
potion. Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. A. G. Stanley returned from
New Orleans, on Monday night, per
steamer Dacotah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schen, of Pa
lestine, Texas, on q visit here to rela-
tives, returned home last week.
Mr.. G.. W. Bolton, of Pineville,
attended the recent Southern Baptist
Convention, in Memphis, Tenn.
Capt. Charles NJ. Greene, of New
Orleans, was visitor to our city yes
terday.
Miss Rosa We'll, who has heen
visiting friends in New Orleans, re-
turned home Sunday.
MIR. NJ. w. Calvtt left here on
Monday for New Orleans to attend the
State session of the Knights of Ply.
thias, being the Only accredited dele
gate from the Alexandria Lodge.
Miss Laplace, of Shreveport, after
a pleasant visit of few waeks in our
city, returned home on Tuesday morn
ing, per steamer Dacotah.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

GEA BIRDS OF ALL SPECIES, BLUE
y Jays, Yellow Hammers, Silver Grey
Heron Skins with Plumcs, White Pelican
and Swan Skins, etc, etc. Cash adyan-
ces made against shipments if desired
eferences-Imporlers and Traders Ma
tional Bank, New York City; Germania
National Bank, New Orleans, La; Peo-
pies National Bank, New Orleans, La.
LOUIS STERN,
May S-3m. 20 Pine Street, New York
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

Mr. julius Levin is increasing the
capacity of his planning mill, mp town,
by the addition Of new and improved
machinery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

The dance given in honor of Miss
Maud Wells, at the residence of Mr.
John Andrews, Vas largely attended,
and every one present seemed to have
a nice time The fantastic" was kept
up until daylight, VIXEN every one
went home delighted with the plea
ures of the night. Misses Helen Hen
derson, Sadie Patrick and Matte
CFuikshank were the reignins bellies.
ONE OF THE BOYS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

Captain j. N. Ball, Mr.. Robert
Webster and Miss Mollie GouIden
visited Big Greek the past week.
Captain Ball is having a new house
built at the above named place, to he
used as a hotel, which, when compile
ted, will be conducted hy Mrs. Fl. 81.
Goulden. The hotel viii! probably be
ready for visitors next week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

We are pleased to note that our
young friend, Mr. GeoItFe Y. Kelso,
who was taken for treatment to the
Charity Hospital, in New Orleans on
the 18th inst, returned home on Sat
uraay. With the exception of weak
ness from a long attack Of sickness,
Mr. K. says he feels we'll aud believes
he is entirely cured,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

Now in addition 10 the purchase
price of the desks, charts, etc., We
paid the following amounts as
freights and expenses, etc.:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

g Appleton Elementary Reading
Charts, $500. .....,...... 5 "a 90
No. 2 Terrestrial Globe, $1,000
less so per cent. discount. 1890
Ne. Celestial Globe, 5000,
less so per cent. dscoant.... II %
3 Stone Slate Black Boards 81 Ks
9t1 So. it. at 90 cts........ 1880
2 complete sets Johnston's maps
$50 Co each, 5000, less S.
per cent. discount. 21.00
l Anatomical chart and plates -. 5000
oInI 20
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-05-22

AN ACROSTIC.
pAUER & WELLS MAMMOTH GRO
u Gerry hnl1s the fort against all CON-
petion. Front street.
A T BAUER & WEIL'S-GINGHAMs
"A AT u cents per yard. Other goods
proportionately cheap.
TTPON CLOSE INQUIRY YOU WILL
" Bauer & Wells the cheapest house
III Town. Gull on them.
LyERYTHlEG AT BAUER s. WELLS
~ store is new and fresh. The latest
styies--no Cid goods.
u UCHINGs ARE CHEAPER AT B. &
In WIS Mammoth Store on Front
street, than elsew here.
e. so ARE TIE EDGINGs, EMBROID-
w cries and LACES-and everything
in the line Of Nutfns.
yTTHEN YOU COME TO TOWN CALL
w at the Mammoth store of Bauer Il
We'll, GA Front street.
TMPORIUM OF FASHION, STYLE
IL and cheap goods-B. d W.-F'ront
ST., opposite Ferry Ldg.
TT WILL PAY YOU HANDSOMELY TO
l. purchase your goods from Rauer &
We'll, on Front street.
T AIDES SILK GLOVES AND MITTs
IL in endless variety. Bauer u Well.
Leaders Of Low Prices.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
Who mn DUN the Land p

I'm Oklahoma land was free !!
That is, it was free from - O'clock
meridian until the sun went down.
on the 22d Of April! Now it must
be bought with price. The spec
ulator already has his merciless
grasp on this oasis, and every sale
made adds fictitious value to that
which but yesterday was a free
gift from the Government.
Land is as scarce now as it was
last week. It is now all owned and
labeled, and those who were left
in the scramble for claims have set
their longing eyes on the Chero-
kee outlet, upon which the same
scenes will be enacted a year or
two hence.
If half the energy were display
ed by the people to break up the
present system Of land ownership
as is exerted in Oklahoma there
would be plenty Of land for the
landless. There are tracts Of land
held BY Individuals upon which an
empire might easily be founded;
railroads own enough to present a
farm to every homeless family in
America. It may seem difficult to
determine how this unoccupied
land could be turned over to men
who would make use of it and still
maintain our present system Of
government. But we firmly be-
lieve that a tax on land values
would reclaim a large portion of
it. Men who are Gland poor
would not hold large tracts for
speculative purposes if tax, ac-
cording to value, were levied upon
1t. The last acre of homestead
land will soon be taken; the last
free home will soon be recorded in
the land Office; and the homestead
act, which was intended to benefit
future generations as we'll as the
present, will soon be an object of
curiosity III the National museum.
Where will the landless people go
when the landlords own the Earth
and large portion Of the sea n
n. w. Labor Union.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11

y
The White Earth Progress is
jubilant because Tim. Sheehan has
been deposed from the Indian
agency there and B. 2. Shuler ap.
pointed to the position. The
Progress must have a very bitter
grudge against Tim, or else it is
not very consistent in its advocacy
Of democratic doctrine and princii-
pie. : Industrial Vidette.
Experto crede Undoubtedly
the Vidette editor has forgotten
the grand, glorious old adage, en-
shrined in the book Of democrat
ic doctrine, and inscribed on Lib.
erty's standard, Of sic semper ".
r ,:trnls, qua-yucL-o-c hee-gaid, and
gay-go-gway- tunz Zig! If that is
not sufficiently consistent to dem.
5ocr + doctrine. likewise patriotic.
ally holy, we'd like to know what
is. s3'5
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
Children Poisoned.

On Tuesday, of this week, two
of Mr.. Pete McDougall's children
were almost fatally poisoned, as is
supposed, by eating the bulbs Of
wild artichokes. The two little
girls were sent to carry water to
their father, who was blowing in
a field some distance from the
house, and shortly after their re-
turn home were violently seized
with spasms, emetics were imme-
diately administered, this with CO.
pious draughts Of strong coffee and
warm milk, soon relieved the lit
tie victims from the terrible agony
they were suffering. And, at this
writing, we are pleased to note
that both have fully recovered
from what was nearly fatal ex-
perience.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
The Verdict Unanimous.

y. D. Silt. Druggist. Bippns Ind.
testlfles: Il can recommend Electric
l5itters as the very best remedy. Ev-
cry bottle. sold has given relief in ev-
cry Case. One, man took six bottles
and was cured of Rheumatism of 10
years standing Abraham Hare.
druggist, Bellville. Ohio,aflirms: ..'rhe
rest selling medicine hayeey ham
died in my % years experience, is
Electric Bitters- Thousands Of 9th
ers have added their testimony. so
that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cnre all diseases of
the Liver, Kidney or Blood. Only q
half dollar bottle at any Drugstore.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
a WOmall,s Discovery.

another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too hya LAZY in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood it's severest test, but
her vital organs We're undermined anu
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She. bought OF us Il
bottle Of Or. Kings New Discovery
for consumption rad WAS SO much re-
loved on taking first dose that she
lept all night and wit one bottle has
been miraculously cured. Her name
is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus writes
". G. Hamrick & Co. of Shelby. n.
Get free trial bottle ut any
Drug store.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
IT'S u Sacrifice.

IT'S sacrifice
Miss Kate Drexel, second daugh-
ter Of the late millionaire banker,
Francis A. Drexel, Of Philadel-
.phia, and heiress in her own name
to upwards Of $5,O0O,Oo0, entered
the convent of the Sisters Of Mer-
cy, at Pittsburg, on the 9Th Of
May. The lady, through her mu-
nifcent charity to our people and
the princely gift, for the benefit
of the Indians, Of the magnificent
mission school to be established
at this agency, IS well known and
highly respected BY many of our
people. The glorious nobility of
q purely benign purpose and the
the grand impulses which inculca-
ted the motives, of tranquil beau
tiful -abnegation from the magnii-
fcence Of wealth and station to
the solemn VOWS Of poverty and
the humble subserviency to mercy
and charity, are, indeed worthy
the hallowed ycneration cluster
ing about the shrine Of the mar
|tyrs Of the Cross.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
The Oklahoma craze seems t

The Oklahoma craze seems to
have assumed a rationel air, so to
speak, and we are inclined to the
opinion that, to the majority who
frantically rushed thereto, it did
not prove such an @. K. Qa) home
affair after all. Humbugs and the
frivolity Of fiction seems to be
most potent feature to the exis-
tence Of large portion Of the
81 600, 900 beings living within the
bounds Of this great and glorious
Republic. Guess Mr.. Injin rather
got to the big end of the horn in
this red alkali land deal.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
to pay that fee to Brennan

to pay that fee to Brennan &
Hutchins.
But this does not settle the mat
ter, by any means. The Indian
commissioner must express his
opinion upon it before the Indians
will be allowed to act. II is con
sidered almost certain that Com
missioner Oberly will veto the
contract, and allow the lawyers
only q reasonable fee, to which, Of
course they are justly entitled.
The contract should be vetoed, at
all events. The action Of those
lawyers cannot be called direct
robbery, but their demand is
Contemporary xorbitant.
aid it is not likely that the gov
eminent will tolerate the practice
Of such imposition nponlts wards.
The indians Were inUeigled into this
nefarious scheme by three mem
bers Of their own tribe, whom they
deputized to act for them, and the
whole transaction should be coun-
demanded, and it doubtless will
be, by the government. We are
inclined to believe that Brennan
4 Hutchins will live to see another
centennial before they secure that
tempting fee of SO, 1OO.'
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11

r. I
No appointment is more favor
ably received than that of DR..
Dorchester, Of Boston, to the su-
perintendency Of the Indian school.
The position is one requiring spec
ial gifts, and to the apointee is as
cribed . genius for method, for
tact and discretion, and these,
with the personal attention he will
bestow upon the work, are fea-
lures which give assurance of the
eminent success that will crown
his labors. : Daily News.
Ugh
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
OF VITAL IMPORT.

+ 4 r ( II ~ z = + ~ r. F
There has been much discussion
Of late, on this reservation, rela-
tive tosthe Nelson bill.'' There
seems to be a unanimity Of feeling
against some Of its provisions,
viz:
The insuHfciency Of land as
proposed to be allotted to each in
diyidual,
The common fund.- plan,
The unreasonable restrictions
as proposed regarding the allot-
ment Of land to agricultural lands
only, etc.
We would suggest that a meet
ing, to discuss these questions, be
called at an early day, in order
that a thorough understanding Of
the desires Of the people living on
this reservation may become
known regarding these matters.
so that the representatives of the
tribe may be better prepared to
convey, to the Commission APP
pointed to negotiate with the
ChippeWas. any modification of
the bill as will best meet the APP
prevail Of the tribe.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
. Suggestion.

"A Suggestion.
Would it not be good idea to
alter the present system now in IN
vogue in the Government board
ing school, at this and other agen-
cy, that is, convert these institu.
tions to primary grade only, and
restrict the admission Of chill
dren thereto, from { to 70 or IA
years Of age, and then send them
to some Normal or other schools
adapted to the needs Of the occa-
sion and established for this spec
ial purpose9 As, in the present
hap-hazzard and one-for- l-grade
system now employed in the gen.
eral reservation and contract
schools, and where children and
grown up men and women are adj
m1tted. housed and huddled up to-
.gether, the result and attendant
consequences arising from the per-
sistence of such a practice, can not
be otherwise but banefal to the
health and morals Of youth and
childhood, and extremely dispar-
aging to the best interest Of edu-
cation in general. We have seen,
on this very reservation, dozens
of young, tender children thrust,
and by circumstances, forced to
daily associate with schoolmates
who would have reflected more
credit at the pillow, nay, the house
Of correction, rather than in the
precinct Of the school room. Es-
pecially has this been the case IN
connection with boys. Quantity
rather than quality seems to have
been one Of the absorbing features
Of the late administration in the
matter of it's choice of schoolc adi-
dates. Keep the school full s.
was the watch word, and in sup
port Of this egregious idea the
agency police force were, on sew
eral occasions, prevailed upon to
aid in maintaining.
The present system, at best, is
mainly the results of theoretical
hobbies, antiquated, tedious and
cumbersome, and as far as our res
eryation is concerned, no startling
results have; as yet, made them
selves manifest, practically speak.
ing, III this branch of the Indian
service. Another great draw
back is the inadequacy Of funds
appropriated for the maintenance
OF these institutions. Oft times
the means are barely sufficient to
meet the exigency Of the occasion.
What is wanted is more means,
this, under qualified auspices and
inculcated by system more in
harmony with the situation and
whose precepts will more readily
prevail upon the good will and eff
fort Of the student as also to IN
sure, by its benign manifestation,
that most essential factor to pro-
gressiYe education, viz: the cheer
ful, cooperative sympathy Of the
community.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11

Within the past ten years, four
Indians have been elected to the
Wisconsin legislature and each
have served their respective terms
with credit and distinction. And,
we are happy to say, no body
lost a scalp thereby, unless. it was
the opposing candidates.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
Rucklem,s Arnica save.

The Best SALyE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt
Rherm. Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions. and POSITIVELY cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale BY all DRUGGISTS.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11

10, the poor Indian It is
estimated that our Cherokee breth-
rem will realize some 81, 800, 900
from the the sale of the Cherokee
outlet to the Government. Poor
fellows, wonder what they Il do
with so much filthy lucre.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-11
CITY MEAT MARKET,

Sewing Machine Agency We have
been appointed sole agent Of the
Light-Runing New Home Sew
ing Machine for White Earth
and vicinity. We are now pre-
pared to furnish you frst-class
Machine, warranted perfect in
all it's parts and as cheap as cash
can buy. Comeand see us.