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The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31


Maine ought. and undoubtedly will be, well
represented at the Maritime Exhibition in
Boston. Nowhere on earth are they doing
so much wooden shipbuilding as we are do
ing here In Meme today, and even In these
days the wooden ship is very important
vehicle of the sea. The famous old ship
yards OF New York and Boston are either
utterly gone or reduced to insigniicance, but
along the coast of Maine, from Portland to
Calais. there are today many vessels on the
stocks, and the story Of a launching is one
of the commonest items In the daily paper.
Two vessels have been launched in Portland
waters this season; in Bath alone there are
ten on the stocks, fifteen more contracted for
to be built at once, besides several already
launched; In Rockland there is a schooner
nearly ready for LAUNCHING, and five more Win
be on the stocks there this winter; Rockport
also is doing her share while along the
Washington county coast. with Calais as
the centre, there has not been such ship
building activity for long time. A State
that Is doing so much for the sea, ought 10 be
well represented at the Exhibition; and it
will be without doubt. Bath did not get the
cruisers, but she will be able to maintain her
prestige by an interesting display which will
show what she has done for the Amer lean
marine since the battle of Bunker Hill was
fought. The hundreds of models which
have collected during the hundred years of
shipbuilding which Bath has known, are be-
ing overhauled and prepared for the exhibit
AS study in the development of marine ar
chitecture this display will be unrivalled.
With these will be a large roll of the names
Of all the vessels built in Bath since 1775
What list Of gallant craft that will be!
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31
The Australian system in montana


TO the Editor of the Press:
1t seems to me that the opponents of a
secret ballot are way off in discussing the
troubles in Montana. They seek to fix the
troubles there upon the Australian system
Of voting when, in fact, they are caused by
the counting and declaring of the result of
the vote.
The Australian system was not designed
to ensure a fair count. 1t is system Of
voting whereby free BALLOT is reasonably
assured. 1t is designed to and does present
bribery and intimidation; those twin foes
Of free ballot.
Voting, and counting the votes after they
are cast, are two different things; wholly in
dependent of each other. We desire a free
ballot and obtain it as nearly as possible in
the Australian system. We desire a fair
and honest count of the votes after they are
cast, and we must have some system to ac-
complish such result. 1t is idle for the
Bangor Wing to compare the results of the
elections in the two Dakotas and Washing
tons with those of Montana. In the first
three named States the majorities were so
large as to be conclusive, Had the differ
ence been as close as in Montana. there
wauld have been the same cry OF fraud"
The questions arising in regard to the
election in Montana relate only to the con-
Meeting OF the votes. | have seen nothing
as yet that condemns the Australian sys-
tenn of casting them. Because set of
scoundrels on a returning board sell out the
returns, and then afterwards confess their
infamy, it is not to be inferred that the votes
were not legally and freely cast. From
what | have read about the Montana cleo
ton imbroglio and taking into account the
testimony on both sides, it is very evident
that a large number of the descendants of
Ananias have settled and are doing bust
ness in that State. For man to make a
public confession that he has committed a
felony, even for gain. is very poor recon-
mendation as to his honesty
That in the Australian system we have Sc
cured free ballot cannot be controverted.
The next step is to obtain fair and honest
count.
Gentlemen of the Wing, please step into
the ring and give us your views as to the
best method we can adopt to accomplish that
result. JUsTINIAN.
East Madison, Oct 80, 1889
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31


Massachusetts has paid out, or will have
on the LIST of January, 1890, about $40. 900
In state aid to her sailors and soldiers, their
widows and orphans" said Senator Hoar at
Lynn Tuesday, and then he continued: II
have not investigated this matter recently,
but / am told, and believe, that no other
State 10 the Union continued that policy ex-
cept for very few years after the war, ex-
cept the State of Connecticut, and she has
long since discontinued It," Senator Hoars
statement is not wholly correct Six years
after the close Of the war Maine began
State pension policy which she has adhered
to since, and the SC ,pe and liberality Of
which has continually broadened. The law
OF 1871 gave a pension of not exceeding
eight dollars month to any Maine soldier
or sailor disabled In the line Of duty In the
war of the Rebellion, and unable to obtain
livelihood from his own resources and his
United States pension. Three years later
the benefits of this pension were extended TO
certain relatives Of any soldier of sailor de-
ceased from injury sustained in the service !;
namely, to the widow during her widow
hood, orphan children under twelve years of
age. orphan minor children over twelve
years of age who are partially or totally dis
abled by accident Or chronic sickness, or the
dependent parent or sister," The last two
legislatures have still further extended the
provisions of this pension law to the de-
pendent 'child" as we'll as parent or sis.
ter" and made the still more important ex.
tension to include not only the relatives OF
soldiers and sailors who died of Injuries re-
ceiyed in the service. but as well the re-
latives. within the specified degrees. of all
deceased soldiers. Maine has not, of course
expended SO large sums as Massachusetts as
she has not the same number of soldiers
But she has pursued and is still pursuing the
policy OF remembering her soldiers and theil
dependent relatives. and each legislature il
deyoting to this duty larger sum than Its
predecessor has done.
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31

Geronimo and his Apaches are to be set
tied In western North Carolina, much to the
disgust of the people there. Harlan county,
Kentucky, the home of the Howards and
Turner'S, is the most appropriate place in
North America
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31

The banquet at the Falmouth Hotel in
honor of Senator Pettigrew was remarkable
for the dlscreetness which marked the utter
ances of the speakers of the evening. OF
course the advantages of Southern Dako-
Ia, its resources. and its prospects for the
future were eloquently set forth, but there
was an absence of that exaggeration which
is apt to be feature of such speeches. The
loyalty of the Maine speakers to their ma
tive State was also pleasant to notice. Judg-
Ing from the reports, the discussion of the
comparative merits of going west and stay
ing at home was far more rational than we
are apt TO get on such occasions. 1t is I'M
doubtedly true that Dakota is State of
great resources and possibilities, aud that it
is destined to be rich and powerful. 1t no
doubt offers an attractive field for invest
ment. But that everybody who invests a
dollar in that State is to get three or four in
return Is highly improbable. Some men will
realize handsomely on their investment.
Other men will see the bottom drop out of
their ventures, and will be poorer in purse,
though richer in experience 10 consequence.
The best advice that can be given to any
body who is contemplating investment in
the new State is to not lose his head, and not
to invest more money than he can lose with.
out reducing him to straiteDed circumstances
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31
CURRENT COM EMIT,
A DELUSION.
Boston Transcript.

The general impression that Prince HAITI
field is heavily in debt is, 1t seems, erroneous.
A Berlin lawyer says that the prince owes
scarcely million dollars of American
money" Princely sons-in-law come high
and that American millionaires must have
them Is a delusion.
The Portland daily press., 1889-10-31

We do not read anonymous letters and commu.
nications. The name and address OF the writer
are in all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake. TO return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.

Our State School Board, which is
a legal body, duly created by la.
and acting in accordance with the
law, have, after careful deliberation
adopted a list of school books to be
used in all the free public schools in
this State. The necessity Of having
a uniformity of books, in order to
properly class the pupils and expe-
dite the teachers work, is so plain to
those who are familiar with the
teachers duties in their school
rooms, that nothing need he said On
this subject to convince them of its
great Importance.
Whether it is right or wrong to
make the change. is question that
is not open for discussion. It has
been decided that we must do it.
and we are compelled by law to
obey. There is only one way for
any one to avoid i, for three years to
come, and probably for many more,
and that Is TO stop sending to school.
The following is the Stale law
compelling me TO see that is is car
ried into effect:
THAT it shall be the duty of the par.
lsh superintendent throughout the
State and the superintendent of the
city schools of New Orleans, under the
direction of the State Superintendent Of
Public Education, to enforce the intro.
dnction and use Of said books absolute
ly."
La order to obey the above law,
now notify all teachers of free pub
lie schools in this parish, that they
must not hear lessons from text
books which have been discontinued
by our State Board of Education,
for more than ten days after this no.
tice is published, under the penalty
of having your school closed for
violating the school law
Fl. F. LONG,
Par. Supt. of Public Education.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
TULANE UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA.
Vim. Preston Johnston, IL. D.. Pres't


T,HE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF
l High School, College, and of tho H.
Sophie Newcomb Memorial College for
yonng women, will begin Tuesday, Octo-
Der 1st. Entrance examination on Mon
day, Sept. 30th.
High School Course years. College
Course 4 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, blaeksmithing,
forging, brazing and soldering and ma
chine construction.
Parallel College Courses lead to the dc
gree of Bachelor OF Arts or Bachelor of
Science. There is a practical course i'll
Electrical Engineering and a complete
plant of the Edison Sytem for instruction.
The II. Sophie Newcomb Memorial Col
lege for young women offers a 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, 800 per annum. Preparato-
ry course Of two years, $50 per annum
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
WM. O. ROGERS,
Secretary Of the Tulane University, New
Orleans, La.
| August LIST, 19S9-Gm.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
Married :.

Oh Wednesday, October 9th, 1889
by the Rev. A. f. K. Chapnis of St
Vincent de Paufs Church, CAPT, w
L. BoARDMAN, of Bay St, Louis
| Miss, and Miss RITA LEONARD, O
New Orleans.
The happy pair remembered the
DEMOCRAT in the usual style, and fol
which we return thanks. In common
with the people of the Red River val
ley we join in congratulating the gal
liant captain and his bonny bride
May they live long and prosper.
In this Town, on Wednesday
October 9th, 1889, Rev. L. Menard
officiating, Mr.. N. V. BUSH to Miss
JULIA BROWN.
In this Town, at the Methodist Church
on Wednesday, October eta, 1889, MIR
Witty S MILLER to Miss LIZZIE PICK.
EMS, Rev. B. +. White officiating.
The happy couple are well mated, and
we trust their future lives will be con.
tinued dream of happiness. For the kind
remembrance to this Office we return oul
sincerest thanks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
Special to Parents Concerning Our
Boys and Small Boys
Clothing.

There's a magnetism about oul
Boys and Small Boys Clothing that
attracts and holds tightly the admira.
'ion and patronage of the most pru.
dent parents of this city-why2-sim
PITY because we have superior char
acter of stylish and durable Clothing,
and at range of prices to meet the
wants of the economical-medium and
extravagant buyers. Our new Fall
goods clearly demonstrate these facts
We also offer excellent makes Of
Boys Shoes, and all styles of Hats
and Caps. BAUER & We'll,
Front street, opposite Ferry Landing,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

notwithstanding the orders given
by the Mayor and the City Marshal,
in reference to the filling CT the trough
at the artesian we'll, so that parties
may water stock, the same is very Of
ten dry. A gentleman has complained
to us concerning this aud requested
that we call attention to it. At night,
when every one has finished getting
water the trough might easily be filled.
The blame, if any, cannot be laid at
the door of any one in particular. 1t
has probably been overlooked. A
word to the wise, etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Rapides-Twelfth Judicial
District Court.
SUCCESSION OF

Mrs. SARAH A. FISH, w. 4o''
NTHEREAS JULIUS T. ARIAIL, AID.
w ministrator Of the succession OF
Mrs. Sarah A. Fish, has this day filed his
final account, praying that the same be
approved and homologated,
Notice is hereby given to all whom il
doth or may concern that the said final
account will be approved and homologa
ted and the said administrator discharged
and his bond cancelled unless opposition
is filed thereto within the delay pre-,
scribed by law.
~~) By order of the Court:
L. S. Given under my hand and
t~~) Seal Of Office, at Alexandria
La, this Oct. 8, A. d. 1889.
C. l.. RANSDELL,
Dep'y Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
RE OPENING
OF THE
Eclipse Livery Stable
Nels Taylor, Proprietor.

T1HIs IS TO INFORM My FORMER
l. patrons and the public in general,
that l have sagain opened the Eclipse
Livery Stable, on Third street, In the
rear OF the City Hall, and am now ready
for business. | have just purchased sew
eral horses, and the necessary buggies
and carriages, to which | will keep add
ing, until my outfit is complete in every
particular. To horse or mule droyers l
offer the largest and most convenient
pens in the Town. My terms will be in
conformity to the times. A liberal share
Of the public's patronage is all ask or
demand. NELSON TAYLOR. s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

The article in the last of onr con-
frere around the corner, whilst it may
reflect in discreditable way against
our people, yet 1t nevertheless contains
deal of wholesome advice. 1t is a
we'll known and long conceded fact
that the jury system is deficient in
many ways, aud should be so straight
ened or amended as to bring aboat a
change in the trial of criminals. OF
late years it is regarded, we are sorry
to say, as farce.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

On Monday, the 71h inst, City
Marshall Ii NJ. HUE received a tele-
gram from Sheriff Lake, of Gaado, re-
qnesting him to ARREST aud hold Mary
+. Boyd, ehasged with forgery and
fraud" Accordingly Mr.. HUE pro-
ceeded to Pineville, where he cap
tured Mary. He took her to shreye-
port on the T. and P. train Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
Town and Parish News.
A Wise Nan

Will hear and increase learning, aud keep
mp with the progress of science by using
"Certain Chill Cure" fer fever aud ague,
a palatahle preparation. and warranted
at druggists Sold by Jacob Geiger, at
Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

At Salem Church, on Spring
Greek, in this parish, on Saturday, the
10th inst, Wild Wilmington shot and
mortally wounded Mr.. Ellis. After
committing the deed Wilmington fled.
The act seems to have been uncalled
for; Wilmington was under the in
tiuence of liqnor at the time
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Many people neglect cold, think.
ing it will go as it came. Frequently
with serious results, the cold of to-day
may be the pneumonia of tomorrow
Nothing will cnre a cough or cold SC
rapidly as Dr.. Davis Compound Sy.
rup of Wild Cherry and Tar. It's re.
putation has been established for over
fifty years as the hest remedy fol-
coughs, colds bronchitis, asthma, all
throat and lung troubles. For Group
and whpoping congh it is invaluable
Mothers will he saved much anxiety
and loss of children by having Davis
Wild Cherry and Tar always on hand
Consumption has been cured many
times by its use. One dollar bottles
hold two and half times as much as
a SOC. bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
Lady Baltimore.

Joseph Levin has a tremendous
stock of the "Lady Baltimore Ladies',
Misses and Children's Shoes, recog-
nized wherever known as the best
s. so shoe on earth A fit for all,
wearing qualities and style-just the
thing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

The engagement of Miss Augusta
kuhnagle, of this place, and Mr.. 10
uas Tobias, of Donaldsonville, was
announced last week. Miss Kuhna-
gle is one of the brightest ornaments
in our social circle; Mr.. Tobias is a
prosperous Young business man of
Donaldsonville, and is we'll thought of.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Last wcek Mr.. A. P. Williams
had a new shiugle roof pat on his res
idence, corner of Third and Johnston
streets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

My harness aud saddles are made
by the most reliable mechanics in the
United States, and my prices are I'M
der all competitors. Figures don't lie.
Come aud see for yourself.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

BARLEY AND RYE. IS. Cullen,
Alexandra, La, will receive in few
days a quantity of first class barley
and rye for seeding purposes. Far
mers aud piansers should make note
of this, and plant one or the other.
Both grow rapidly in this latitude,
and are splendid for stock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

The people of Rapides, Vernon
and Grant know and believe that
tueir best interests are consulted when
they buy at Bauer Il Wells. This
fact has oftentimes been proved.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Have yon paid for the paper yon
are readingl If not, ogr office is at
the same place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Mr.. B. Lacomb has purchased
from Mr. Geo. Smith 100 acres of
land situated about 25 miles below
Alexandria. The price paid was
$500.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

There is daily average attend
ance Of 81 pnpils at st. Francis Xav-
ier's Catholic Academy, with MANY
more in prospective when the board
ing facilities are completed. The
prospectus of this excellent school will
be found elsewhere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Fresh Buokwheat and New Sy
rup, at RosenthaPs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Buy your. Dry Goods and Groce-
ries from Bauer Il We'll, Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
Arrival and Departure
Mqils.
ALEXANDRIA OFFICE


N. O. and NJ East ...............1 10 a. m
N. 0. and NJ West ............... p. IN
N. o. and Morgan arrive Top. N
50 ........ depart 10 p. III
Pineville. arrive s IL. IN. and 6 p. m
...... depart 8 Il. IN. aud p. III
Hnestou and Leesvilie, arrives Tuesday
Thursday aud Saturday, at 4 p, m, and
departs Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, .................. .at o d. III,
Poland and Welchtoa, arrive Monday aud
Friday at p. M, and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. ...............ato Il. N
Iatt, departs Friday ............a at 6 Il, n
- arrives Saturday. at p. II
Pishvl!e and White Sulphur Springs. ar
rives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
at 8 p. NJ, and departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday LAT s Il. III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

We sie under obligations to Mr..
II. NJ. Robinson for copy of the il
lyslraiea edition of the Dallas (rex J
Daily Nc'cs, We don't know what to
think of our friend B., Henry.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

THE LEADING PIANOS and
ORGANS CAN NOW be BOUGHT
on FAVORABLE TERMS at JOHN
j. FERGUSON'S Jewelry Store,
Second street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

To date the Alexandra Com
press has received 2046 bales; ship
ments 1888 baless on hand 3l3 bales.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

"A square house full measures
and honest weights, and goods sold at
living rates. The place: Batter &
We'll, Front Street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

B & W stands for Bauer & We'll
the largest and most extensive dry
goods firm in Alexandria. To-day
they are selling goods at remarkably
low prices; so low that every body is
buying from them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

just received ut RosenthaPs gro
Gerry: Pigs Feet and Pig Pork.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16
DIED.

In this Town, on Sunday morning, Octo
Der 18th, 1889. DoRoTHEA WALKING
wife OF j. W. Dammon, ageil Fl years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

p. H. Philbrick, chief engineer
Of the Kansas City, Watkins and
Gulf railroad, with corps of assist.
ants, reached Alexandra on Friday.
He has finished surveying from Lake
Charles to Alexandria, distance Of
SO miles. The line runs northeast
from Iowa station on the Southern
Pacific to this place. The grade Is an
easy one, the toughest part being be-
tween Spring Creek and Bayou Bouef.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

ANYTHING in the Fish line can he
found at Roseuthars grocery: Russian
sardelies, Holland Herring, Shrimp,
Mackerel, Russian Cavior, Warren
Salmon; and others.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

i have just received a large lot of
both cooking and heating stoves of
superior MAKE. Don't fail to examine
my stock before buying.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

We have been requested to an
noun;e that on Sunday next, at the
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, Rt. Rev. A.
Grant, coIored, Bishop of the 9th
Episcopal District, including Califor-
MIA, Texas, and Louisiana Conferences
Of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, will preach at IL o'clock.
Other eolored divines will also speak.
The public are invited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-10-16

AT the last meeting of the City
Council, that body very wisely took
the initiatory step in the matter of Sc
curing waterworks in Alexandra.
This is wise move and we trust the
committee appouted>~to inquire iuto
the matter will be prepared to report
at an early date on the above project.
1t is all important that our Town
shonld be wei! supplied with water.
The present long and lasting drouth
has clearly demonstrated that fact.