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The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Ne, Ralph Walter of our city,
contributed :. ladies' fine saddle to the
Fat for the Public Schools. The
suddle is now on exhibition at Mrs. g..
Geiger's, and will he rafiled as soon as
all the chances are taken.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23
Town and Parish News.

Ten thousand envelopes, XXX,
Government size, at 6 cts per pack, at
Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Bauer & We'll are now offering Il
splendid selection of Gents HATS at
cost, to close ont. Store on Front
street.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Bauer & Wells stock of SHOES
must be closed ont regardless of cost.
Get your shoes from them.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Gov. Nichols has instructed the
several assessors Of the Parishes that
their assessments must be made by
themselves, aud not hy employees
The idea is that they must individual
" make a house to-honse assessment.
The Governor states that if different
practice has prevailed for any particu-
lar Parish it must be discontinued. He
also orders that they shall show their
assessment rolls to any person request
ing it, due regard being had not to in
terfere with the business of their res
pective Offices. 1t is believed by the
Governor that this rule will increase
the assessments in the State.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

BoRN-In La Sale, ILL.,, to Mrs.
Patrick Dooley, (nce Katie kearns,)
Dec. 4th, 1883. son.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

A large assortment of plantation
supplies just received. We are pre-
pared to fill orders for these goods at
lesding market prices. Any one in
need of this line will find it advanta-
geous to buy from us. Bauer Y We'll,
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Last week MIR. Denis McManus
puc!iased l241 acres Of land on Red
river, below Colfax, from Solomon
lIilikeu, of Prnvencal.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23
RE : OPENING
OF THE
Eclipse Livery Stable
OF THE
Nels Taylor, Proprietor.

H1H1s is TO INFORM MY FORMER
l. patrons and 'l,e public in general,
that l have again opened the Eclipse
Livery Stable. on Third street. T., the
rear of tie City Hall, and an. .ow feady
FOR business. have just purchase i sew
eral horses, and the necessary b,ggies
and carriages, to which will keep add.
ing, until my outfit is complete in every
particular. To horse or mule drovers I
offer the largest and most convenient
pens in the Town. My terms will he in
conformity to the times. A liberal share
cf the public's patronage is all ask df
demand. NELSON TAILOR.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23
TINE TABLE

T.xaa AMI Pacific Railroad:
E0r JirsInR:
Leave Alrxsndria. ...... 5:l3 pm
Far Ncw OFteuns.
leave Alexandria ...... .10:30 81. IN
Arrives in New Orleans 80. .6:2o p. IN
lcayes New Orleans $50 a. III
Morgan's La, & Texas z. r
Arrives ut iItxanAria. 80. 9:a5 p. M
Leaves ! xandria. ...... 500 a. N
sE Fl class fare from Alexand-
ria to NtA Orleans, by either Of the
above II led roads, costs S6.S5. eksI
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

The Alexandria Fire Companies
need little slIaking:np. In old times
they used to celebrate their anniver-
saries, give balls, snppers, etc. Now
adays they never give such pleasures
thought. Why is it9 Get move
on ye, boys
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

On Friday night last, on Bayou
Rigolette, in Grant Parish, while in
attendance at dance, George Antho-
ny and Andrew and Burrell Holstein
had quarrel, which resulted in Bur-
re)l Holstein being dangerously wcun-
bed by Geo. Anthony, the weapon used
being pistol. News of this event
reached here on Saturday, when med
ical aid was summoned. AT last ac-
counts Holstein was not expected to
live. Anthony is still at large. He
shot and killed a colored boy in Pine
vile some years back.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

The artesian well is to be turned
over to the Town this week.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Mr.. Emile Rey, the boss baker,
and who has again opened here, has
our thanks fur fine lot of cakes and
rolls, sent us last week.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Bauer & Wells large establish
ment is now centered on Front street,
opposite the Ferry landing. Big bar
gains are offered in all lines of goods.
Call and see for yourselves. Don't
forget the place.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

During his visit to Baton Rouge
last week, while the State Electoral
College was in session, Mr.. Thomas
Crawley, of this place, was chosen
as elector from this, the fourth dis
triot, in the place of Z. W. Sn'herlin,
Of De Soto, who was not present.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Remember Bauer & Wells great
clearance sale continues two weeks
longer. All goods marked down to
strictly cost figures. Immense bar
gains to housekeepcrs.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23
sYNDIg'S SALE.

sYNDIg'S SALE.
The State of Louisiana, Parish of Ra-
pidcs, 18th Judicial Dis
lrict Court.
JOHN 7. CA1HooS
HIS cnnD1rors.
By VIRTUE OF an Order Of Sale is-
sued in the above proceedings by the
said Court, and to ,ne directed, will
sell at public outcry in the Town Of
Lccompte, Rapides Parish, La, on
SATURDAY, the 81 day of FEBRU-
AIRY, A. D. 1889,
and from day to day until said sale is
completed, the following described
property, to-wit:
One large show case aud contents.
One snall show case and contens.
One oil tank.
One lot patent medicine.
One lot soap.
One lot drugs ana bottles.
One lot cigars and tobacco.
One pair scales.
Oils in cans and bottles and empty
bottles One lot lamps and chimneys.
One lot store lamps.
Que lot Paints aud Ink:
-Four empty demijohns and one we'll
bucket.
Two boxes garden seed and boxes:
One Desk.
One Irou Safe.
Terms cash, subject to appraisement
on file in these proceedings
DANIEL D. ARDEN,
Jan. l6-tds. Syndic.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Many persons contract severe
colds during the early winter months
and permit them to hang on persistent
ly all winter; weakening the lungs
and paving the way for catarrh, chron-
ic bronchitis, or consumption. No one
can afford to neglect cold. A sim
gle bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will cure the most severe cold
and costs but SO cents. For sale by
jacob Geiger
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Remember Bauer & Wells great
clearance sale continues two weeks
ltlHger
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

Lieut.. Gov. Jelfries, of Avoca
and MIR. L. d. Stewart were in Alex
andrla on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

We learn that the Morgan train
will change schedule on Friday next.
The train from New Orleans will ar
rive here at APO o'clock in the after
noon, and the train for New Orleans
will leave here at 9:32 o'clock in the
morning. This is certainly good
change, and we believe will insure
that road more local travel.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

-MucH of our space this week i:
taken up with the Police Jury pro
ceedings and tax sales.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

MFR. Chas. Wells and Mr.. r. l.
Walker, of Lecomte, were visitors here
on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

The Fair for the benefit Of the
white Public Schools of Alexandra.
was grand saeeess, financially and
otherwise, thanks to the iniomilabl.
energy of MIS-. Ne,tia Calvit and her
assistants J The amount cleared is
over $500, which is sufficient to bny
the necessary desks, benches, charts,
maps, globes, etc. We are glad to
chronicle the success of an affair al
this kind, for it shows the warm inter.
es' itlt and taken hy our people IN Il
Matter 50 Important.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

RAFFLE. The gentlemau's FINE
GOLD WATCH, placed on rattle at
the Catholic Fair recently held in this
city, now to he seen at Mr.. Jacob
Geiger's Eagle Drug Store, will be
ralfied tomorrow (rhnrsday) afternoon
at o'clock. Parties desirous of get
ting a fiuc watch cheap, will do we'll
to call and secure Il chance at once, as
few numbers have not been disposed
OF. Chances Sl.O0.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23

lhe Government snag- boat, Gen.
Newton, with four bayges. passed M
Sunday afternoon, hound for the Omar
ry near the Falls, on the pineville
side of the river, where she. will load
with rock for the Atchafalaya river
She had the necessary railroad iron OF
board to build a track from the land
lug to the Quarry, which will be use'
in putting the rock on board. Sh'
will be several days loading.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-23
State and Parish Tax Sale Of Inn
movable Property.

State Of Louisiana ard Parish Of fapiles
-rS.--
EcJ;uuU,,uf TUr rtbtOr3
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
NY B0NNY KATE.
by FRANCIS 8. SMITH.

Along the AIohawks bank strayed,
: Dispirited aud nlone;
Tho wind among the branches played
A menrnful monotone;
The song of bin-redbreast rang
Outgushing to his mate.
. Reminding me how once i sang 90
10 blue-eyetl, bonny kcte
lSut, nh. my love was false us FART
One gloomy. fatal day,
She field, and left me in despair
And took my heart away.
And this is why roam alone,
My sud fate TO depore,
h'ad to the blithsome song birds moan
My sorrows DER and DOR
oh! Kate loved you dearly,
And Hove You dearly yet;
ou,lealt with me severely.
But l never can forget
The rapture sweet that thrilled my breast
When wandering with thee,
And life was one long day of rest,
And earth was Heaven to me.
May Heaven bless thee. bonny Kate,
Wherever thou mavst be.
Whateer my lot, whntc'cr my fate.
still will pray for thee
loved thee Kate, when first / felt
.. The magic of thine eye,
And though it's rays my death-blow dealt
I'll love thee till die
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
A Bright Boy.

Farmer Slikens has son who w.,
being reasonablM expert at folIoSr;ll'
the pillow. has not neglected tie 4' WIN
graceful arts that cluster round . ,uol
of cards. The other evening tho fal que
went to the door and, called: "' 'i'f
Joshua! oh, Joshua!"
wait a minnit, pap came ~
response from the barn. VI
Wait minnit? Well 1 guess no
I hain't spent all these years roi ;lE
you to be waitin' on you when ! ea
you" Cd
A shock-headed youth emerged. sn
as he came towards the house tha ." vi
gentleman said: VI
"Now, sir, / want you tell me why Va
didn't come rightotf when [ called vow w
well. you see them fellers from Il
city is back in the barn, and the,
each got about seventy-1ive cents L.
out of ten dollars. We said we'd NJ.
one more jack pot, and I thoueht
Go right back, son, and take 70,
time" wv
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
WHO "rHE DUCHESS rs.

"Who is THE Duchess?'' is cues
ton often asked by the thousands who
read the novels Of this remarkably pop
ular writer. And perhaps never has a
nom de plume more completely
screened the identity of its owner.
The Duchess" is really Mrs. Margaret
Hungerford. residing in home of COM
fort and beauty in Ireland's famous
county, Cork. She is an industrious
woman, and writes complete novel
with more ease than many of us would
exercise in writing small article. She
isdomestic in her nature and dislikes to
talk about her work. Her modesty is
proverbial among her friends, and
many OF her neighbors in the little
Irish town where she lives are ignorant
Of the fact that MADAME Hungerford, -
as they call her, is the author of the
novels that lie on their tables. She
rarely associates her personal self with
her literary nom de plume in her cor
respondence with friends or strangers.
The authoress, in years, is past mid
die age, but retains a youthful appear
ance. She is fond of children, and
their little characteristics are often in.
corporated in her stories as she sits
writing at her window, watching then
ut their play on the lawn beneath. II
is estimated that more copies Of he,
novels have been sold than OF those O.
any living writer. Any new story b,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08

her is always sure of wide reading on
both sides of the sea. OF what is gem
orally regarded as her most popular
story, "Phyllis," more than a quarter
of million copies have been sold. Her
literary work brings her neat income.
enabling her to live in comfort. She
has been twice married. her present do
nestle relations being of the happiest
nature. .-LadieS' Home Journal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
A Woman for (ond..

"A few days ago I W..
from Denver, Col, on t ths Going
RIO Grande railroad" s sia Denved
conductor conductor, yesterday, s s%ba a veto
thrown shrown in company with n q n, I
opened my eyes, conduct lady
She She was a petite brunette ae. ,%n as I
VIM n,a ana manner of what / Sl" mad
given to cratic spells sli '%5 at si,.
woman given by nature to to- n purely
ways. This lady was a cond rhanhoo|
was the first female I ever ln and $
IN that capacity. But Won lD ,ns, aetil
all demands, for while sha III meeti
range and could go just SO "a, Aa "a ! \
She collected fares and punc shuper !!
cts like man, but when + l oa tic
putting man off because Of hi; Sa n I,
to comply with the requira ans lall'
inc railroad company, it was ba us y,
The brakeman on the train w sne Wo1
present to obey her commands '1 h
have known cases where nass pa
We're called on to put other i passe,l
of the train" f''''eiis5
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
MAN 4 "BUsD1E OF HABITS"

A certain writer declares that man is
only "bundle of habits" An inspired
writer inquiries, Can an Ethiopian
change his skin or the leopard his spots {?
Then may ye do good who are accus-
toned to do evil. A man told the
writer that he formed the habit of
drinking glass of water every morning
on rising, as gentle cathartic but
when he wished to drop as simple a
habit rs this he found it difficult But
how much harder to abandon any habit
which has entrenched itself in some alb
normal appetite! Especially is this so
if the habit is formed in early life.
Let young person form the habit of
over-eatiug, especially of rich food or
CONNECTIONS, and he has demon which
may buffet him through life. We can
not overrate the danger and damage
from the drinking habits of this coun-
try, especially of the foreign popula-
ton; but it is a serious question
whether the habit of over-eating does
not really induce more diseases and
death than strong drink. One writer
affirms that ten persons die from over
eating where one dies from drinking,
from the simple fact that every one
eats and most people eat too much,
while only a fraction of the people take
Intoxicating liquors. At any rate Solo
mon places the drunkard and the glut-
ton in the same boat, and unless they
take heed they will go over the same
fatal cataract together. Our hired girl,
who recently came from the North of
Ireland, and has not yet formed the
habit of heavy eating, requires only
about two-thirds the amount of food
that an average American woman would
consume. Candies are distasteful to
her; cakes, pies, and pudding she cares
little for, and eats very little meat.
And yet she is a large, welcomed,
healthy woman, with teeth as sound as
flint, and muscles as strong as mans.
In L rance only about two thirds of the
people eat meat. In Scotlandbut little
meat is eaten by the working classes,
and that of the cheapest kind. In Ire.
land there arc many families who only
see meat on Christmas.
The American teeth tell the sad tale
of gorged stomachs. with acid forma-
tons which destroy the enamel of the
teeth. If we saw herd of COWS with
such teeth, we should know that their
food must have been at fault. We adj
vocate no vegetarian theory as gem
eral rule, only let us eat that quantity
OF food that we can properly digest
Different constitutions and callings de-
mand different kinds and qualities of
food. Let each Judge for himself but to
form morbid habit of gormandizing is
sin next to incompetence in drinking,
and is a habit almost, in some cases, as
hard to relinquish as liquor-drinking.-
Boston Journal
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
CAN SAVE HIM.

A distinguished lawyer of Louisville
has son of whom, until recently, he
has been exceedingly proud. Several
weeks ago, however, the great lawyer
was shocked at the discovery that his
son had developed an alarming aptitude
for business instead of showing the
slightest prediction for the law. The
lawyer, greatly troubled, called ON an
old friend and told him of his disap-
pointment. 1T has all along been nv
hope" said the lawyer, TO make a great
man OF that boy, to breed him to the
law and then to see him naturally arise
into craftsmanship, but the cropping
out OF that internal commercial instinct
has shattered all my hopes"
"Ah, You want the commercial in
stinct killed, eha"
"Yes, if possible"
1T. is not only possible, but Der
fectly clear, that you can do it. You can
render him incapable of trausactino
business"
How"
by sending him to the Lexington
Commercial College. -.lrhansa,c T,.nr-
eler.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
TIL: DIFFERENT KINDS OF Pans

1T is really astonishing how MANY
different kinds of pads have been in
vented" remarked Judge Peterby at
the breakfast table few mornings ago
That's fact" responded Mrs.
Peterby; If we are to believe what we
read IN the newspapers almost any kind
OF an invalid can be restored to health
by some kind of a pad Conservatives
can be cured by breast pad, OF a lung
pad. Then again people who have liver
disease may be cured by liver pad.
Yes. and there are kidney pads to
cure people who suffer from Bright's
disease, and there are stomach pads
"There is one kind of a Dad that
doesn't help a man much," interrunt.d
Johnny.
what kind Of pad are you talking
about" asked Judge Peterby, harshlv
"A footpad. I read in q New Vol.
paper that man was knocked dow,
and robbed by footpad. "-Teras sir.
i1ags.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08

The total vote in France in The 70
cent elections was 7,39O,639. Thu
is somewhat larger than that cast il
the general elections of either 1881 o,
1885, but it is smaller than that d
1877. In proportion to population
however, it is considerably greatertha,
the vote Of 1l,3Ss, 900 polled in tn
United States for president in 1888.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08

When Baby was slck, we gave her Casror;u
When she was Child, she cried for Casto-a
When she became Hiss, sho chung 70 Castoria
When abe had Children. she gave them cassori
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08

They talk about the wee small vo;.o
OF conscience, but it has been known tn
sing hass.--21tcAison Globe. V
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
CRIME now. and We are so happy.
Aren't we Peregrine, dsar?'

1
Aren't we Peregrine, dsar?'
Joab Fem looked sadly into he
bright eyes. If she had married hi
boy, how different things would hav
been. If he could only have been con
tent to let Fate alone, how much wis
dom he would have shown But h,
had managed affairs to suit himself, am
this was the way he was suited.
Lydia Fem tossed her head arai,
when she heard where her father-in-lay
had taken refuge.
I'm satisfied, if it suits him." sale
She Cali 1 know is that I shouldn
have tolerated him around the plac,
much more"
Frank came to see his father, how
ever, at the old Birtwhistle farmhouse
where Myra, a blooming young NATION
held out her hand to welcome him, with
out vestige of the constraint that wa
so visible i'll his face and manner.
Father" said he, I'm sorry yos and
Lydia don't get on together"
Its the old story, my boy" said
Uncle Joab. "The young birds crowd
the old ones out of the nest. But !
never could have stayed there to be sent
to the Home for Old Men,"
Frank colored scarlet under the con.
temptuous lightning of Myra's eyes, and
got away as best he could
"There he goes" said Joab Fem,
with sigh; and have lost my boy for
ever!'
But it was his own fault, and well he
knew it.
TIE FATnER OF HIS COINTE.
a good many years ago, when the
Illinois law requiring physicians to reg
lister births first went into effect, was
practising in a small town in that State,
and, like a great many other doctors,
not being used to my new duty of re-
porting the births at which 1 officiated,
was not very regular or punctual
about performing it. The result was
that got fined for neglect of duty, and
concluded then to overlook my books
and catch up with my reports. When
J. came to look, however, 1 found that
had paid no attention to the names of
the babies, if I had ever heard them, so
that while had thirty.one births to re-
port, didn't know what to call them.
While puzzling over my dilemma, an
immense joke dawned on my mind, out
OF which expected great amusement,
and which proceeded to put into exc
cution. I proceeded to christen all the
youngsters. The boys I called unani-
mously James L., in honor of myself,
and on the girls I conferred my wifes
Christian name. / chuclled while L
was doing it, but that was because 1
wasn't posted. There We're some things
didn't know. The local paper noticed
the peculiarly Of the nomenclature in
my assortment of babies and proceeded
to grow facetious. 1t pointed out the
fact that so many little ones were named
for me as an Indication of my popularity
among the ladies in the vicinity, and
had fun with me generally. Then my
patrons saw this and caught on 10 the
humor Of it. They all decided to let
the names stand, and, after the fashion
OF that portion of the country, all
claimed present. I had to come to
time, and first and last, that batch of
babies cost me more than I made out Of
them.-Dr. James L. Day of st. Louis
No.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08
4 PoPUL4R P-4IN OF GLOVES.

"A fascinating young married woman
OF my acquaintance tells qraint little
experience of hers while soiourning as
a brand new bride in a new Colorado
town. She had in her possession a
pair OF black kid gloves, which turned
out to be the only pair in camp. Be
sides settling the question of her social
standing right from the start this fact
caused her to be the recipient of many
tiattering little attentions from the ma
irons OF the camp, who did not know
how soon they might need the loan of
these emblems of mortality.
| Society in camp was mixed and some
what unconventional. On her first APP
pearance on Sunday before the eyes of
the shaved and shining camp, the black
kids made their appearance out Of due
respect for the day. On Tuesday she
had feminine caller, who, after intro
ducing herself, and beating about the
bush a little, asked 'if she could lend
her the loan Of the gloves" alleging as
reason that her husband had been
stabbed in the back that morning. The
gloves We're loaned and returned with
Jealous care at the close of the obse-
quies.
| The first year i'll camp was a hard
one on deputy sherifs, and several
times did forlorn relicts of these officers
come to her entreating the loan of those
black kid gloves to wear at their hus
bands funerals. And each time they
came back trihe more stretched and
more frayed out than before, until
finally she left off wearing them at all
herself and devoted them entirely to
the camp buryings. Chicago Herald.
Esc11EMENY OUT WEST.
Editor Dugout City (Kan.) Boomer.
Hello! What's the matter?
Assistant (wildly)-Our railroad re-
porter at Chicago telegraphs that an
Eastern man boarded the westbound
train for Dugout City, and he heard
the man say something about buying a
lot.
Editor (excitedly)-stop the press
and get out an extra! Well have the
town wild. Another big beat on the
siclily sheet over the way !--New YORK
Weekly.
II is easier to live within your in
come shon IN live without ono
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-11-08

Ii is easier to live within your in
come Shan to live without one.