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St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15
Nothing Happened.

She had just returned from Europe and
was telling about the trip 1T party when
an old bald.oead enquired:
"see any whales going or coming =
Ono"
.ssee any sharks p
'sNo"
'sSee any icebergsY
"No."
"Pass any wreckse
ono"
"Rescue any castawaysE
"No"
every stormy"
"No."
ebo-t If incl or proyisions-meet with any
accident to create alarm r
''No-nothing,
"Humphl Why didn't you 60 by ox-caf''
madam. "-Dstroit Free Press.
L. lor
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15
tsQnce."

The junior class of a Southern college
had assembled in students room to spend
the night in riot and debauch. Amid the
crowd was one who never recited q bad
lesson since his matriculation. In his
studies he was "head and shoulders" above
the class. That day he had failed. A
shade of the deepest gloom came over him,
and he was melancholy. But the wine
and Jest passed round while he felt like
Lucifer in Eden, where all was joy and
gladness around him. Said a classmate,
aCome, Bob, quaf this bumper, and it will
make you feel bright as the hermit's lamp. !"
The tempter whispered in his ear,
Drink once and forget the past" A
powerful struggle seemed to be going on
in his mindsfor moment but at last he
silently shook his head. and retiring from
the room gave vent to flood of tears.
That boy never drank-not even once. He
took the valedictory snd is now president
of college. Times of Refreshing.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

Stories of Abe Lincoln always pass as
coin everywhere, and it is not too late for
one told by his son to friend in Wash
ington. .sMy father" said Robert Linz
coin, ssliked to stroll about Washington
without any escort or show of distinction,
and he sometimes strayed into curious
company. One day, as a lad, accom-
panied him down back street, where we
encountered regiment Of soldiers march
ing past. My father was curious to learn
what particular body of troops this was,
and as soon aslhe came within hailing dis.
lance he inquired, without addressing any
body in particular Well, what's this T
Quick as the word came reply from some
where in the detachment, why, it's q
regiment of soldiers, you old fool, you ="
Bu1alo Dispatch.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

Mamma" said Ethslred, ~, - heard Ss1 P thps
reading in the paper sns a o.rG many little
bread had gone up, and go ~ eat at eyes,
children didn't have enough W " IL mamma,
Ethelred it is very sad. d., could give the
I was thinking that you cou,a and butter
Door children my share OF Dr shs instead I -
if-if you'd only give me caA' A'
Tie Rustier.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

An English clergyman and his clerk
once called on an old Quaker, who was
under no obligation to the church OF
course, for an Easter offering. He politely
asked them into dinner, and they accepted
the invitation. After dinner he set forth
the home brewed ale, and then provided
pipes for a smoke. The clergyman and
his clerk enjoyed the dinner hugely, but
as they rose to 60 the former ventured to
ask his entertainer again for the Easter
offering. .sFriend," replied the old
Quaker, with solemn twinkle In his eye,
II have given thee meat offering, drink
offering, and a burnt Offering. Dost thou
tempt me also to give thee heave offer
ing. -Sprinafeld Union.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15
Got Him in a Box.

'sDid you give that man money!" was
asked of citizen who had just parted with
man who walked with limp.
"Yes-a quarter" ~
sHe's chronic beat"
"Wel1, perhaps" .....
tsBut you should discourage such char
acters
Eyes, know; but when man comes
up to you, and calls you colonel, and says
he was right behind you when you charged
that battery at Antietam, how can you go
back on him -
"But you were not at Antietaln."
"No."
"You were not colonel"
"No."
"You didn't even enlist in the late war. I"
mo, and do you suppose I'm going to
own up for the sake of saving quarter ?
Not much I've got half dollar for the
first man who calls me general. Detroit
Free Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

..The South isson the eve of a grand in
dustrial boom, the like of which she has
never known" said Colonel r. C. Machen,
of Macon, Ga, just after returning from a
trip to New York, where he sounded the
financial magnates as to the future of this
section.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

Close the front door 80 as to keep out
drafts, said bothered banker to his
cashier.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

.shs % na' s s superintendent, .ea@bsr
"Desd boys" yelled the he ye o. aeiss
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

Peter coming in contact with Christ was
the gateway into new life for him.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-06-15

If seven days make one week. how man!
waaks doss il take to make one strong
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
Personalities.

-Dep'y Sheriff French visited Lee
comte on Sunday.
MIR. VIM Calhoun, of Colfax, was
in Alexandra on Monday.
B. NJ. Pearce, of Cheneyville, was
visitor here gu Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Levin, of La
moWie, were in Town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Miller, of
Boycr, were in town OH Monday.
Mr.. G. w. Bolton left here on
Sunday to attend the Ruston Immi-
grafton Convention.
Misses Hannah Levy and Gussie
Plonsky, of Lafayette, were here on a
visit last week, the guests of Miss Sa-
rall Rosentlial.
MIR. James Andrews has been alb
sent the past week on a professional
visit to Texas. He will return some
time this week.
Mrs. Jacob Geiger aud son, and
Miss Natille Israel left here on last
Thursday for Baton Rouge Before
returning they will visit New Orleans
and Vidalia. They will he absent
about three weeks.
The pretty and charming Miss
Cannie Brady, from off the Coast, ar,
rived here last week, and is the guest
of Mrs. t. B. French. She will re.
main several days, much to the pleas.
ure of her many friends.
The many friends here of the Rev
Ii. G. Duncan are pleased at his re.
cent election as grand high priest oil
the Grand Chapter of Royal Masons
in New Orleans last week. He is
competent III every way to tlll the hlgl
position.
Capt. j. Fl. Dawson, locsting en-.
gineer of the Kansas City and Gull
railroad. was in Alexandria last week
He is making a Typographical survey
to find an outlet to the Gulf, examin-
ing river crossings, etc. He was much
pleased with the portions of the State
through which he had gone, especially
this section.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
SHOES. SHOES. SHOES.
SHOES. SHOES.
BAUER & WE'LL, FRONT ST
SUCCESSION SALE.

State of Louisiana. Parish of Rapides,
10Th Judicial District Court.
SUCCESSION. OF M. 1889. = Old
Mrs. ". f. l.. ELGEE { District Court.
TO A COMMISSION AND
order OF sale issued from the honora-
bic the 18th Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish of Rapides and State
aforesaid, commanding and authorizing
me as Sheriff and eX-ofiici0 Auctioneor, to
sell for the payment of debts for cash.
afteridue advertisement, and in accord
aneeiwiti law, the hereinafter described
property belonging to the Succession of
Mrs. M. f. L. Elgee, will offer for sale
at public auction, at the front door of the
Court House, in the Town of Alexandria,
La, on
SATURDAY, the 9Th day of MARCH,
1889,
within the hours prescribed for judicial
sales, the following described property,
to-wit:
A certain piece Or parcel of ground,
known as Lot No. l, square SO, situated
in the Town of Alexandria, Parish and
State aforesaid, with the buildings and
Improvements thereon. bounded in front
by Lee street, below by property of Sarah
Moss. above by It'll street, and III rear by
property of Denis he Uanus.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap-
praisement on file.
D. 7. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Auctioneer
February 9th, 1sS9-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
Electric Eitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils,
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. VIII drive malaria froiu
the system aud prevent as well as cure
all malarial levers. For cure of head
ache, constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded. Price 80 cts.
and 81 per bottle at Jacob Ceigers drug
store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
Probate Docket

Probate Docket.
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
J. sale issued by the aforesaid Court and
directed TO nue. as Sheriff and ex-otiicio
Anctioneer, in the above entitled and
numbered proceedings, l will offer for
sale at public auction, ut the principal
front door of the Court Home, in the
town of Alexandria, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Esd day of MARCH,
4. D. 1889,
the following described property, to-wit
The undivided onc-liali interest Of said
Minors in and to a certain parcel of
ground, with the buildings and improve
ments thereon and appurtenances there
unto belonging, being. lying and situated
in the Town of Alexandria, Rapides Par.
ish, Louisiana, aud being the lower por-
ton of Lot No. Three (3) Of Square No.
Six (6) of the upper suburbs of the Town
of Alexandria, as per map of sad Town,
the said lot having a front of $50 fet,
ming back between parallel lines, the
lower line of which is on Jackson street,
the distance of 1861 feet, more or less.
Terms, conditions aud appraisement OF
above described property as fixed by the
Family meeting: Oue-fourtll & cash, and
the reEaindsr in three equal install!nents,
due in thirty, sixty and ninety days res
pectively, the deferred payments to be re-
presented by notes and secured by ven
doris lien and special mortgage ON the
property sold, and to bear eight per cent
per annnm interest from their respective
maturities.
Also the undivided one-half interest Of
the said Minors of VIM. Hustmyre IN and
to that property described as being on
Hemphill Creek, and being all that pOr.
ton of the southwest quarter ofthe south.
east quarter of section two, township
three, north range four west, lying west
of the Alexandria and Burrs Ferry road
with the buildings thereon.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH, subject to APP
praisement as fixed by Family meeting
D. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-otiicio Auctieneer
February 20, 1S89--tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
Mr.. H. B. Wynne, of WhitevilI

Mr.. H. B. Wynue, of Whiteville,
Tenn is one of the many druggists
who recommends Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, because he knows it is relia-
BILE. Mr.. Wynne says: II have sold
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
take pleasure in recommending it to
the general public as being medicine
of great worth and merit. The manu-
facturers of this remedy certainly have
been great benefactors to suffering hui
mainly" 1t does not dry up cough
or cold, but loosens and relieves it,
freeing the system of all bad effects of
the cold. For sale af so cents per
bottle at Jacob Geiger's,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

A FULL LINE of STATION.
cry and SCHOOL BOOKS at THE
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

There was a scarcity of Valen-
tines sent out on last Wednesday.
This custom is fast dying out.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

BoRN:-To Mrs. A. H. Butler, al
MooreIand, Ia pound boy.
To Mrs. P. A. Swami, on Feb
5ih, son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
BAUER and We'll.
()RSbORH H0TEL. s:
ALEXANDRIA, la.
So DT1z D1E2, PROPRIETOR.

T1HIs LARGE, MODERN, CONMODI-
i Gus and comfortable Hotel has Just
been completed and is tirst-class III 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 un-
der the management of tho proprietor
himself will be found as delicious and
palatable as that served at the best Ho-
tells i'll the country
The travelling public are cordially in
vited to give the Orsborn Hotel a trial.
The proprietor is confident that the ac-
ronlnoluiOns will be found much super
ior to anything ever before offered here.
Prices have been !iSed ut very rcasona-
BILE rates.
Remember-stop at the Orsborn Hotel
and get the best accommodations; beds,
msals, servants attention, and every
thing else pertaining to the better class
Of Hotels. Commercial travellers will
find Il suitable room at this Hotel in which
to display samples.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The river has commenced falling;
all fears of an overflow have been dis
PEELED.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

When you want genuine bargains
in Ladies Dress Goods, go to Bauer
and We'll. Room must be made for
our Spring stock--and, therefore, we
are making great sacrifices on Winter
stock. Call at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

Don't forget the literary and de-
hating exercises to be given Friday
evening at the Conrt-i house by the
Athenian Literary Society. BY toar
presence You but encourage the young
men who belong to this Society. The
programme will be au interesting one.
-Baner & We'll, those live and en-
terprising Front street merchants, con
time to offer rare bargains in their
several lines. Do not forget the place
when you start from home in search of
genuine bargalns--Front street, oppo-
site the Ferry landing.
On Wednesday next Sheriff Stat
ford will commence the sale of prop
erty throughout the Parish, which has
been forfeited and adjndicated to the
State for back taxes. See list in this
issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

and continuing on each succeeding day
thereafter, except Sundays, until said
sales are completed, all property hereto
fore hid in for aud aAjuiicatsd to the
State for unpaid taxes of 1880 and subse.
uueut years, hereinafter described. That
all The sales under tits Act shall vest in
tile purchaser an atsolnte aud perfect IL
tie TO the property conveyed in the deed
of sale without any claim thereto by any
former owner, and free of all mortgages.
liens, privileges and encumhrances what
soeyer, except all City and municipal
taxes. That the price bid and paid for
said property shall be in fall and final
payment and satisfaction of all State
taxes together with all costs thereon due
and eNigible at the time the property was
aliu,lic;.ted to the State, and tue purcha-
sers are required to pay all costs OF sale
under this Act, and assume and lmmetll-
;,tely pay all subsequent State and Par
ish taxes and interest. The following is
a list of the uasnes of the parties whose
property was aajudicated to the State,
with al description Of the property :
sessed to each, to be offered for sale and
the amounts for which property was ad-
indicated:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The Knights of Pythias Grand
Fancy Dress and Masquerade Ball
took place at the Court House last
night. a large crowd of ladies and
gentlemen were present, many OF
whom were masked. In every detail
the ball was grand success, and the
knights are to be congratulated there
on. In our next we will give full
account of the affair, with the names
of all present, as also the different cos
tunes worn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

Parish Assessor Haworth and his
deputy, I. Spence Smith, are now ia
king assessments throughout the Par
ish, from house to house. Mr. Smith
will make the assessments in Alex
andria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

At special meeting of the City
Council, held last week, resolutions
were passed rendering an invitation to
Col. George Norman to hold the
next immigration Convention at this
place. The move is in the right d.
Iection our natuial advantages are
ahead of any other locality in the
State. With the proper concert of
action we feel definitely certain that
the next Immigration Convention will
be held hele.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

Morgan'a La, ( Texas. r. b:
Arrives at tIexandria.. -. 9:45 p. M
Leaves \ xandria. 300 Il. NJ
~ III s-class fare from Alexand-
,ia 10 Nt7 Orleans, by either of the
ohoye n .ed roads, costs $685.. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
SALE OF PROPERTY
Aajuaicatei and Forfeited to the State
For Taxes
FOR THE YEAR 1880 AND SUBSEQUENT
YEARS.

10y VIRTUE OF ;THETAUTEORITY
| } vested in lie by the Constitution and
laws of the State Of Louisiana, aud i'll ac-
eog,lance with Act 80 of the Acts OF the
General Assembly of 1898 Of Louisiana,
approved July 18th, 1888. and entitled
San Ac. to provide for the sale OF prep
erty bid in for aaa adjudcated to the
state for taxes for the year 1880 aud sub
segment years, 10 provide low the proper
~ stall lie advertised. aud for the manner
in which salt! sales shall be made; to es-
tallisll the eject If the deed of sale, and
tie validity of sales anaer this Act; to es-
tablsh the prescription Of all actions to
anuul sales un.ler this Act; ana to limit
tie responsibility and guarantee OF the
State for the refunding OF the price OF
sales under this Act; to provide for the
payment Of all costs out of the proceeds OF
sale. and to limit the responsibility OF the
State to the amounts realized from said
sale; to provide how and when The tax
collector shall make returns of all sales,
aud when he shall pay the amounts into
the State treasury" win offer for sale, at
the principal front door of the Court
House, in the City of Alexandria, La,
within the legal hours prescribed by law,
beginning at II o'clock a. M, on
Wednesday, the Goth day Ct March,
1aa9.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
Town and Parish News.

A number. ;of Aleyaudrians will
take in tue Mardi Gras festivities.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

With the compliments of Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon We'll, We received on We'd
nesday last, lot of fine cake. That
day, the your gest son of the family
was christened at the residence of Mr..
Jonas Rosentbal, here in town. The
name given the little fellow is "Gns-
tave." We return thanks for the kind
remembrance, and also wish the little
youngster a long and happy life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The predicted cold wave, which
was to have come on Saturday, only
reached here in earnest on Monday
evening. Yesterday it was disagree
ably cold and cloudy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20


The meeting to select delegates 10
attend the Rnston Convention, which
met on Monday, was held in the City
Hall on Saturday. Judge Blackman
presided, and ii. L. Biossst acted as
Secretary. The following delegates,
on motion of Dir. g. w. Bolton, were
appointed by the chair: Hon. James
JeHries, W. f. Blackman, G.. w. Boil
/ ton, G. A. Staples, Jonas Hitler, VIM.
Hill, W. c. Duncan, James c. Wise,
y. c. Moseley aud John S. Lopgmire;
also the following alternates j. C.
johnson, j. Nelson Ball, Ben Lewis,
Joel Matthews, Vim. Polk, Sr, j. II.
harlee, I, Spence Smith, ". P. Nor
hset, A. W. McLauiue and William
Harris, 1t was resolved that any del
Fgase present at the convention be an.
suoilsed 10 east the vote Of isapi,ies
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The Times Democrat of New Or
leans, leads all the newspapers pub
lished in the South-Daily and Week
lv. 1t has the largest circulation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

Commencing February Goth, the
Morgan road will sell excursion tick
cts to New Orleans. for Mardi Gras.
good until March 5th, for one fare.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The Garland passed down Mon
day at noon with a good load; the
John d. Scully went mp yesterday
morning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

DIgD:-At White Sulphur Springs
La, on December goth, 1888, from
congestion, JOHNNIE, second son Of
John and Laura R. Enright, and
grandson of DIR. 2. E. Fl. Lovelace,
aged Is years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

To date the Alexandria Compress
has received this season 9957. bales;
and shipped 929s; stock on
hand $50.
More goods for less money than
any house in town. Bauer & We'll,
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

-Chamherlaiu's Cough Remedy il
famous for its prompt and effectnal
cures OF coughs and colds. The most
severe cold may he looseued aud re-
licvpd by a few doses of this valuable
remedy. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20
GENUINE BARGAINS IN DRESS
GOODS,
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Rapides-12th Judicial Dis
trict Court.

OF WIN. HUsTMYRE
FOR No, oUS.
FAMILY MEETING, ETC.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

No better shoes to be had in this
city than we keep The ladies are
especially invited to call and examine
cur stock and prices. Bauer 4 We'll,
Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

A hog killed by Mr.. B. NJ. Hayes
on Monday, aged IS months, which
was given him by Mr.. John z. Gro
gan when pig, weighed 5s5 pounds,
and measured as follows ; Height, 81
feet; length, S feet, 10 inches; around
the body, 6 feet, 5 inches. Who can
beat thisa And our friend Butler says
he wasn't fat either.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

The day for the election Of a
Councilman in the Second Ward mas
been changed to Tuesday, the goth
inst. The following commissioners
have been appointed by the Mayor
G. A. Hooper, DR.. G. G. Brown and
R. M. Fitzpatrick. Tie polls will be
at the warehouse of MIR. S. Cullen,
and will be opened at 10 o'clock a. IN
and close at 4 o'clock p. m.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-20

If you intend visiting New Or
leans to take in Mardi Gras, he sure
to go by the popular Texas and Pa
oific route. Remember excursion tick
cts, good from Feb'y 20 to March 5th,
one fare, are now on sale at the depot.
The gentlemanly agent there, Mr.. R.
G. Rogers, will be pleased to wait
on you.