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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Some nftecn years ago wn&h the now cele-
brsted PRArr's ASTRAL OIL was irs, introduced
the retail price was sixty cents per gallon. lt
can now be procured 1t less than half tots prico
ana It still maintains its reputation as tho very
esfest a nd hest family oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
C. OBJ. Cowardin's Residence TO BE Sold


The thoroughly comfortable and me-
dium-sized Residence Of Mr.. @ OBJ. Co
wardin, Sl9 east Franklin, will be sold at
auction this afternoon at o'clock.
A rare opportunity for a delightful home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Just received a new supply Of Police and
WOrkingmens Shoes. Cali early before
your size is gone. at HELLER X Co.'s,
3i7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Children Cry for Pitch..'s Castoria.

Ye policemen, motor-men, and every
body that is exposed TO the weather, If you
want Warm and Comfortable Shoes call at
HELLER & Co.'s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Ye policemen, motor-men, and every
body that is exposed to the weather, II You
want Warm and Comfortable Shoes cali at
HEILna & Co.'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

soRx THROAT OR CouGR, II suffered to pro-
gress, often resalts In incnraole throat OF
lung trouble. "BRowS's BRONCHIAL TRocHSs"
give instant relief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
OLD DOMINION cLuR.

The Old Dominion Club will meet to-
night at headquarters, corner OF Eigh-
teenth and Main streets. All Democrats
are invited to be present Several promi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
phillins. nircstihie Cocoa

produces feeling Of nghtness and buoysncy a.
against that OF weight, headache, and depres-
sion, so common with the ordinary cocoaA Your
druggist and grocer have H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Special attention Is called TO the sale OF
horses, buggies. and harness At Cosby's
stable to-day at "a o'clock. See ADVERTISE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris.
When she became Miss, shs chung to CAssoriA
when sho had Children. she gave them cAsteriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

just received now supply Of Police and
Workingmen's Shoes. Call early before
your size is gone, at HEILrR 4 Co.'S,
All Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.'

Ye policemen. motor.men, and every
body that IL exposed 10 the weather. you
want Warm and Comfortable Shoes call At
HuIEn A Co.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

FoRA DIsoRDEEED LIyEB try BEEcHAM's
puIg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
THF Y1RGTNIA MTLTTARY INsTITrTT.

It is well known that upon the announce
ment of the proposed resignation Of Su-
perintendent Smith, of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute, the Governors name was
mentioned for the position, and all the pro
liabilities are that in accordance with the
wishes of the alumni association and Of
the general public he could be elected 10y
an almost unanimous vote. but if elected
he could not serve: his engagements with
the Rockbridge Company preclude the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

Just received new supply Of Police and
Workingmen's Shoes. Call early before
your size is gone, at HITLER 4 Co.'S.
3i7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Deeds of Bargain and Sale Recorded in
Richmond and Henrico.
The following deeds VOC recorded in the

The following deeds were recorded IN the
Chancery Court yesterday.
William G. Camp and wife TO A. Is.
Clarke andothers, trustees Of Leigh-Street
B8ptist church. % feet on east side Twenty
ninth street between Main and Franklin,
improved. $1,000.
Franklin Stearns, executor. and Frank
lin Stearns. Jr, and wife 10 Powhatan
Baker, ~ feet on south side Crouch street,
being Lot No. IN subdivision Of Smiths
plan. S112.50.
DR.. NJ. A. Rust and wife to II. W. MOesta,
10 feet on west side Second street between
Main and Cary, improved, $4,000.
Clarence PcytOn and wlfe's trustee to }.
w. Crump IA feet on north side Leigh street
near Graham, improved, $40
Maria A. Pleasants and others to keeve
Jacobs, AZ feet on east side Nineteenth
street between Grace and Franklin, i'm
proved, S2,63j.
LIS pESDERs.
Barton II. Grundy and others by Slater,
Movers q Co. and James a. Webb * Son,
10 set aside and annul assignment of Old
Dominion Specially Company 10 render
the said assets liable for debts OF said COM
pany and t. compel charter-members TO
pay 10 the extent of their stock any IN
debtedncss that may remain after applica-
ton of assets az aforesaid.
HENRTCO COUNTY COURT.
John Froy and wife to A. G. Derbyshire,
100 feet on the south side Of Wallace street
west of Carter, $3.50.
Thomas f. Gill and wife to Joseph w.
Thomas. 40 7-l2 feet on Grove northeast
corner Of strawberry street Subject TO
deed of trust Of q, ,27O). $1,000.
w. r. Cauthorn to Lee A. Green, 4-l0
acres on the north side Of Mountain road
about eight miles from Richmond, slS5.
Walter G. Saunders and Others to Miss
Mamie b. Howard. acres on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail
road near Glen Allen station. improved
(subiect 10 deed of trust for $50. 81 100.
Meade Haskins, special commissioner. to
J. G.. Crouch, 93-100 acres at the extension
of Twenty-frst and Twenty second streets,
being Square No. 5 III Taits division,
SGl927.
LIS PENDENS.s
Albert Warren and others, by Mary II.
Solloway. to subject 1SS acres, known as
"Cool-Spring Farm" near the intersection
of Three Chopped and River roads, to the
payment of a debt due to plaintiff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

national dispenser Of happiness is q
twenty-iive-cent bottle Of Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
BARGAIN LOTS.

The balance OF those s3c. UNDksSSED KID
GLOVrS. slzos 81 aud So only at itr
sizes II, %, and g OF n genuine X. & g. IT.
CORSET et &c: -.
All sizes of good STRIPED CLOTH WALKING
JAChErS at si.b0.
A Los OF LADIES FANCY HOSE. regular price
25s.. closing out at 10.
lot OF LADIES' RRGULAk-dADE fAsr-
BLACK HOSE At ios.
A lot Of lg,. C. pads Of nns WRlTISG-PAPEa 81
Sc: -,.,....
lot ot EuBlS's BsBY-P POWDER. c PACKAGES
for SC. ....,
6 to Il. yard pieces q SO. best GRAY MOURN
no PklNfs at 5c.
Remnsn = iron % yards Of beat ALL~sisk
MOIRE RIBBONS. Nos- Z, Q. y. sad 10. chcies
assc
CHINA BARGAINS.
Heavy imi,ayioo cUr-GLAss CRYSTAL rUs-
uOapy s:a ca. eciofea s' SALTS sra PEPPERs plated
gNsJsss sSs', 30 Il Silver WATERS oaly 90;
A lot Of IS aud So. FANCY yASes 0niy ies;
Lovely nRAsS-HUp NlkD sz5o LAMPS. ell COM
Large q LASS cAk ISLANDS a. iss;
AND MANY OrHkH BARGAINS AT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Al the c3y ~. .ion of his speech General
Malone was introduced as the next OoV-
Crnor OF Virginia ,.,,.Lo.
Iaying aside his light-colored slouch hat
aud unbuttOning his overcoat the Genera,
arose from the corner Of the tent-hke stand
and walked 20 the front and cast ms cOld
GRAY eyes about over his audience whlie
iis friends gave him three cheers. ne
smoke slowly and deliberately. Ills voice
M first was weak, but as he proceeded ~
prev stronger and his remarks cOulu easuy
be heard by all in his crowd.
The General began by thanking hanover
for the support he received from tue
comfy delegates several years ago when
be MAS a candidate before the Democratic
cnuveution for Governor. He announced
tbat The war /. over and said that II Is time
Tor the people TO stop the sectional strhe.
They should realize that the past IS gone
forever and turn their faces TO the future,
and North and South should march elbow
10 elbow along tho road 70 progress. ne
challenged any man 10 show more ioyai,ty
10 the peoples interest than hliise1'
There is nothing in his record, ne claiuie1s
that can be said is not for the peopies
good ,,a.o a.
The General now turned his attention 70
his opponent and charged Mckinney with
BEING Free Trader and opposed TO the
abolition Of the internai-reyenue ussos.
lie spent considerable time ia discussing
these matters. The Democratic party ~
It's platforms. the speaker declared, -
committed to free trade. ana orovcr
Cleveland, whom he referred 10 ~ 'nan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
REMNANTS

O. best si.c. DRESS GINGHAxs. J. to Syard
or wide ioable-wlaih CSC. DRESS GOODS
ati2<c.: -.
or yard vide soft-lnlsh undressoc &c. bLkACi-
I'm COTTON a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
NEXT YEAR.

In the month Of December the Gov
ernor's family will vacate the Executive
Mansion and remove 10 Lexington, which
will be his headquarters after his term OF
office expires.
At the reorganization of the Rockbridge
Company the Governor accepted the presi-
dency, fully determined to devote to it his
time and energy, and Lexington will,
therefore, be the most convenient home
for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Argued and submitted

The case Of Norris against Simon was ar,
oued In the Chancery Court yesterday ana
/ r..l,.itAnd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
Hor,ford.. Acid Phosphate,

FoR INDIGESTION,
Dyspepsia. and diseases incident thereto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Major Tyler left Hanover soon after the
sneaking for his home in Pulaski. Monday
he goes TO Southampton,
General Malone and Mr. Burrows left
for Washington.
Among those who listened to Major Tyler
and Mr.. Caldwell were Colonel William IL.
Ayiett, of King william Judge j. Z; Mon
cure. of Caroline, aud Colonel Morton
Marye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
GOVERNOR FlTZ LEE.
He VIII Attend the Centreville Barbecue
His Business ENGAGEMENTS.

The Governor has accepted an invitation
TO attend q Democratic barbecueat Centre
Vile, in King and Queen county. on Thurs
day of next week. and will be one of the
speakers of the occasion.
He has also promised TO speak at the
great meeting which the drummers will
have in this city on the night before elec-
tiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17

Albert Warren and others, by Mary IT..
Solloway. to subject 1SS acres. known as
"Cool-Spring Farm near the intersection
of Three Chopped and River roads, to the
payment of a debt due to plaintiff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
DOWN ON MUssEY.

Being sawed off on this lay the speaker
next proceeded to pay his respects to Mr..
Mussey, who has been travelling with
General Malone through Virginia.
Mr. Mussey," said he, % is the man who
and introduces me to the Ohio audi
ence every day or so through the
Cincinnati Commecial- Gazette. He was
at Hanover Courthouse to-day, and
is here tonight" The speaker referred to
his own discretion in public affairs, and
added: Mr.. Mussey represents Murat
Halstead and to tell you this | have to
enter into the secrets of executive ses-
sion, whose appointment as foreign min
lister was rejected by Republican Sen
"a a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-17
CAMERON TO THE FRONT.

CAMERON TO THE FRONT.
The crowd cried loudly for Cameron
again, and the Colonel came forward amid
great applause. He pulled off his over
coat. displaying a white vest underneath
his neat-ftting black cutaway, stroked his
long beard. which Is fast growing gray, and
looked over the audience while the band
PLAYED Dixie"
Proceed with your speech" cried
many, and gentleman of corpulent form
and abundant lung-power, who sat on the
front bench. chimed in: Gentlemen,
viii you please keep quiet am a stranger
here and came to hear these gentlemen
speak"
HE WOULD GIVE A CIRCUS.
The Ex-Governor, without saying any
thing at all, returned 10 his seat, and
Mr.. Riddleberger, commanding the full
strength of hisyocal powers, said Hyou
will lust keep quiet | will make myself
John Lowiow. the clown. and give you
circus or discuss Richmond politics aside
from any State ISSUE" but they would not
be quiet.
A little later the speaker had another
chance and interjected this fling at the Re-
publican candidate for gubernatorial
honors: "Mahone controls the public pa
tronage of the State. it is said. Look at your
post-office look at your custom-house-
FIRST with Otis Russell as collector and Fisher
deputy, and then the gun reversed. and
Fisher collector with Russell as deputy"
HE WAS NO MAHoSEITE.
There was further confusion and in the
midst of il loud calls for Cameron. The
ex- Governor now consented 90 come for
ward and Mr.. Riddlcberger took his seat.
The second speaker. though, had about as
hard a time as the first and was in very lit
tie. IL any, better trim for addressing such
q vast concourse:
Where does the hiss come FROM" he in
ouired. ''if not from the goose?
care nothing about the Malone peo-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

HoMIcIDE-At Siess' saw mill, in
this Parish, on the North side of
Red river, about nine miles FROM Alex
andria, on Friday last, Steve Yarn
killed his cousin, Scipio Yarn, the
weapon used 1--WE learn) being a whip
handle, with which the dead man was
struck on the head and face, the
wounds from which caused death.
These are the only particulars learned.
Scipio Yarn, so report says, was drunk
at the time. Steve Yarn surrendered
on Monday and was placed in Jail, to
await preliminary trial.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

The Item sends its congratulations
to President Bolton of the Rapides
Bank, of Alexandria, on the excellent
showing made by that institution.
Only year old its official statement
shows deposits of sIlo,s96, with indi-
vidual profits of s5o4l, after paying a
dividend, of per cent on its paid up
capital of $50, 900. Such results indi
cate not ouly the wisdom of founding
a bank at Alexandria, but a prudent
business administration of its affairs.
- City Item.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18
SCHOOL NOTICE.
EDITORS Town TALK AND LOUISIANA
DEMOCRAT:

EDIToRs Town TALK AND LOUISIANA
DEMOCRAT:
Will you he kind enough to pub
lish the following information ir
reference to the white school il
Alexandra, for the benefit of oul
citizens:
Rapldes parish High School
(Which is located in Alexandria,
was established ty the Board Of
School Directors for the purpose OF
benefittiug the advanced scholar
everywhere in the parish, so it doe:
not matter VIII, re pupil lives in the
parish, lie or she has the same righ
to attend the school as those do who
live in the town Of Alexandria.
This school, as it is now conduc
ted, reflects credit upon our parisl
by the thoroughness of its work ii
all OF Its departments, aud upon tht
teachers who are SO earnest and de
termlned to leave nothing un2pnt
they can do that will promote its hes
interests.
l will, in the near future, give t
citizens description of the school
as remembered from what was seer
during two days spent in the four de
parEmcuts, which are each in charge
of teacher who has separate vel
defined duties to perform.
When citizens are in Alexandria i
they will visit the school they will b.
warmly welcomed by the teachers
aud be rewarded by seeing a schoo
which hardly has its equal In GU
State outside of New Orleans, .ant
besides they will personally witness
the working of the school, which vii
be better than [ can describe it.
This school deserves the aid of al
our citizens and ought to have tn
material assistance of those who con
troll the finances of our parish.
H. +. LONG,
Parish Supt. of Public Education
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18
\ CHRISTMAS OFFERING

TNROM NOW TILL CHRISTMAS DAY
II | shall present every purchaser of 81
cents worth of goods ut my Jewelry store
on Second street, a ticket which will en-
title the holder to chance in the follow
ing valuable prizes, to be drawn on Christ
mas day, at my store on Second street
One Gold Watch, Lady or Gents.
One Diamond Ring.
One Tea Sett, Al pieces.
One Lady's Sewing Chair.
Que Fine Parlor Lamp.
One Fine Dressed Doll.
One Boys Watch.
One Pair Window Shades.
JOHN j. FERGUSON,
Second street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

MARRIED-In this Town, at the
residence of Col. N. L. McGinnis, on
Tuesday evening, December 10, 1889,
Mr.. j. FL. McGINNIs to Miss LARK
Fox, the Rev. B. +. White officiating.
For tue kind remembrance to the
DEMOCRAT, we return thanks, wish
ing the bride and groom much Lappi-
ness.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18
AT a regular meeting of Live Oak q

AT regular meeting of Live Oak
Lodge, No. IS, K. of Z. (col.) held
on Monday night, the following Off
GERS were elected to serve the ensuing
year. w. L. Ambler, P. G; WIN.
Murray, G. c; II. Eckley, Y. G; VIM.
E. DeLacey, Prelate; j. G. Dorsey,
M. of E; A. j. Toussant, NJ. of f; L.
l.. Porter, K. Of R. 4 S; Dennis
White, NJ. at A; P. Stevens, !. G;
Geo. Williams, O, G. WIN. Murray
and L L. Porter, delegates to Grand
Lodge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

--Xmas Cake-you must have a
Fruit Cake. Rosenthal has the mate
rial, and of the very finest quality
1t cannot be duplicated in this city.
The cake in which it is used will be
of the richest, and credit to its owner.
Nmas comes bnt once year, and You
can afford littlo extra expense Ro-
senthal awaits your call Don't for
get him.
District Attorney Jas. Andrews,
accompanied by his wife, returned from
Marksville on Sunday. He furnishes
us the following as q summary of the
criminal business transacted in Avov-
Giles this term of court: "a eases tried;
5 acquittals, Ii convictions, 3 nolle
prostquies, 2 abandonments by the
State. Six parties were sent 10 the
penitcnti,my, 3 colored aud | white.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18
BAUER & We'll,
Front street, opposite Ferry landing,

Many of our citizens think it
strange aud "out of order" that the
City Council hold their meetings at
the Exchange Hotel instead Of at the
City Hall, the proper place. As to
the reason why we cannot say. We
understand that certain member Of
the Council has given it out that he
will not attend any of the meetings in
future unless they are held at the City
Hall. Such a move, at the start, was
a wrong one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18
Louisiana Democrat.
Town and Parish News.

--Robel tson 81 Jones, Jonesboro, Ark,
write: eve have sold Il great deal of
Certain Chill Cure. 1t gives universal
satisfaction, aud has cured many cases OF
fever and third day ague of long stand
ing. Warranted at druggists. Sold by
Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Eight valuable prizes, suitable fol
Christmas presents, are to be given
away at Ferguson's Jewelry store, on
Second street. For every SO cent:
worth bought at his store you are emit
tied to a ticket in his free distribution
December 25th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

-Ho for the Holidays! Get your
Christmas dresses ready. Go to Bauer
Il We'll to get them. A special line
of fifty pieces fresh and new goods
inst received by them, and marked
down to ID cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Get your supply of candies, nuts,
raisins, spices, ETC., at ROSEN-
THAL'S Grocery, on Second street,
and rest conteuted that you will get
only the best.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

JUST THINK OF IT! Eff
teen prizes to be given away at AL
BER1'S. Every fifty cents spent at
his store gives you a chance FREE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

-Atmore's Mince Meat, California
Prunes, Cape Cod Cranherries, Man
goes, all the finest in the market, just
received at Rosenthars.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Read the proceedings of the City
Council, special session, to be found
in this Issue, and see the steps taken
to insure us waterworks, and which
are so badly needed in Alexandria
For this move in the right direction
the City Fathers deserve the special
plandits of the people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Jennie Holman closed success
full engagement at the Opera House
in Alexandria on Saturday night. This
week she is playing in Opelousas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Don't forget the Boys Waterbury
Watches at G. A. Schnack's Jewelry
store, on Front street. 1t will make
your boy more punctual if You give
him watch for Christmas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

As Christmas approaches the price
of eggs is steadily going up. They
are now selling at 30 and 35 cents
per dozen, Lay in your supply at
once, if you can get them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

PLUSH GOODS, Books, Bibles,
Prayer Books, Scrap Books, Photo
graph Albums, at lowest prices, at
ALBERT'S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Fairs, Sunday Schools and Mer-
chants need not go any farther. G. A.
Schnack, on Front street, will sell
them Toys, Novelties, Fancy Goods,
ETC., at wholesale prices. Largest
stock ever brought 70 Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

You can't make good EGG-NOGG
without the best liqnor. The brands
sold by ROSENTHAL are not sur
passed anywhere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

A Grand Fancy Dress aud Mas
querade Ball, to be given at the Boz
gan building, on Friday, Dec. goth,
hy the Children's Social Club OF Alex
audria, under The auspices of Mrs.
Jeanette d. Calvit Refreshments
will be sold for the purpose of purcha-
sing badges for the club. All chill
dren under l6 years are cordially invi
ted to attend.
Miss JEANETTE RICHARDSON,
Miss SUSIE SMITH, President.
Snciy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

RUGS, Carpet, Mating, Win
dow Shades, Curtain Poles, nic'
stock, at Albert's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

COLGATE & CO.'S COLOGNES,
SOAPS aud TOILET PREPARATIONS
Il full line-at the EAGLE Drug Store,
Jacob Ceiger, Proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

Many of the planters throughout
the Parish, taking advantage of the
beautiful weather we have recently
experienced have commenced blowing
in earnest. Some Of them are, of course,
more advanced than others. At any
rate, good start has been made for
the next crop.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-12-18

The Maude Atkinson Company
has concluded to again amuse the peo-
pile of Rapides at the Exchange Opera
House, having but recently concluded
a successful engagement in New Or
leans. She is ably supported by that
eminent actor, Mr.. John V. Melton,
and a strong company. They will
perform here four nights, Dec. Is, 10,
20 and 81, opening the first night with
that popular society play, in four acts,
entitled "Queena," with scenery made
for this production. Re-
served seuts on sale at usual prices.