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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
THE ARTESIAN WE'LL.

Since our last the proceedings had
in reference to this project has sur.
prised many of our citizens. We
mean by this to say that although the
we'll was regularly accepted by the
committee of connciImen appointed to
let ont and receive the same, the May
or has refused to sign warrant on the
Treasury for that purpose, giving as his
reason that the Artesian Well Go. had
not complied with their contract. For
thus refusing to pay them the Arteslau
Well Co. has entered suit against the
town for the sum of $500, the amount
agreed on to be paid. The said Com
pany are represented by Mr. f. U.
Hunter, one of our foremost lawyers.
We will now say that the committee
of Councilneu who accepted the we'll,
and who ordered that the bill fox the
same be paid, did so because in their
Judgment they knew they were doing
the right thing. They took into con-
silera,iou the purity of the water fur
nished more than anything else; as to
quantity the number of gallons to he
furnished only fell short few gallons
of the $4,000 to be furnished in "a
hours. This, in their opinion, was a
small consideration. We agree with
the committee, and SO do many of our
leading citizens.
We are sorry to see movement of
this kind against the city, and particu-
larly at the present time. The suit
will naturally bring about disagreed
BILE proceedings, which will go to the
outside world, and reflect discredit
upon our city. We would like to see
Il compromise entered into.
We have heard many say that the
amount should be paid, and the law
suit done away with-the same parties
contend, that inasmuch as the well
was regularly accepted by the Coun-
Gil then in office, the Town should pay
for the we'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve i'll the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
C"ras, and all Skin Eruptl"uS, AID pos!-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect sa,is.action.
or money refunded. Price. % ccuts per
box. For sale by Jacob Gei.er.
Mr.. II. B. Wyuae, of Whiteville,
Tenn is one of the many druggists
who recommends Chamherail's Cough
Remedy, because lie knows it is relia.
ble. Mr.. Wyune says II have suid
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy and
take pleasure in recommending it to
the general pnhlic as hciug "a me,licine
of great worth and merit. The mann.
facturers of this remedy certainly have
been great henefactors to suffering hu-
mainly" 1t does not dry mp cough
or cold, hnt loosens ANA relieves it,
freeing the system of all bad effects of
the cold. For sale af so cents per
bottle at jacob Geigcr's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
DIED:

IN Alexandria, La, on Thursday NOR
uing, January 3lss, BERTHA, dangh-
ter of Mr.. BUD Mrs: Bernard Mayer,
aged years.
AT Bryce, La, on Thursday,
January 3lst, $50, EMMA L. W oops,
wife of W. H. simons, aged 50 years.
Ar the residence of Mrs. l.. A..
Armstrong, in Pineville, La, on Wed
npsdav, January goth, WALTER YER
NON ARTHUR, son of the late Dr.. j.
II. Arthur and Kate c. Case, and
~'epsou of Col. Sam H. Houston, aged
y Years, 9 months aud 90 DAYS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
JURY FOR U. $. CIR UT
COURT.

On last Thursday the following
Jury was drawn to appear before the
D. S. District Court which convenes
at Alexandra on Monday, Feb. 4,
1889, viz.
From Natchitoches parish--B. D.
Lopez, A. V. Carter, w. O. Carter,
James HarreIl. j. NJ. Ii McCook, j.
r, keegan, james Lambert, Ruff,
Sanders, G.. G. Nash and +. C..
BtacksLear.
From Rlpides parish--M. w.
Calvit, John Clements, NJ. Paul. Dr.,
NJ. W. CockeriIle, NJ. S. Trimble,
5. Cullen, A. +. Williams, |. c..
Miller, A. Jarreau, Z. S. Jarreau,
E. j. Sullivan, j. R. Wilmington,
B. II. DeSoIa, Mires RosenthaI.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bors talking about it. lon may Yourself
bc one of the many who know from per-
sonal experience just how good Il thing it
is. If you have ever tried it. You are one
OF its st;.unch friends. because the Won
derful thing about it is, that when once
given trial, Dr.. Kings New Discovery
every after hulds place in The house. If
you have never used it and should be
afflicted Will, cough, cold OF any throat.
lung or chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it a foir trial 1t is suaian-
teed every time, or money rctundeu.-
Trial bottles free at jacob Gei.er's Drum
Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

In the way of curiosities, the one
brought to Town on Saturday by Mr..
L, Spence Smith, of Bayou Rapides,
aud which was in alcohol, beats any
thing of the kind We have ever seen.
1t was finely formed pig, about four
inches in length, and which had eight
legs, two tails, four ears, aud but one
nose and two eyes. Quite a crowd of
people went to see this lusus ua.urae.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

The GRAND BALL-The invita-.
tions were sent ont on Monday for the
Grand Fancy Dress and Masquerade
Ball, to be given hy the knights OF
Pythias, at the Court House, on Tues.
day, the 18th of February. Gentle
men who may desire invitations for
ladies whose names NAV have nnin-
tentlonal'y been omitted from the list,
are requested to call on Mr.. A. +.
slnonin, chairman of the committee,
at tue Phoenix Drug Store. We ac-
SheWledge tue receipt of tickets and
extend thanks for the kiud reme.n-
oiance of the DEMOCRAT staff. 1t
VII Afford It's great pleasure to be pre-
V' on the occasion, and sincerely
nope the hall may prove grand
sueeeSs,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
0RSbORN HOTEL
ALEXANDRIA, LA.
sU DYCK DER, PROPRIETOR.

!T'HIs LARGE. MODERN, CONhODI
i GUS and comfortable Hotel has Just
been completed and is tirst-class in ever,
particular. The bedrooms are furnished
new throughout, and will be found yer,
comfortable and clean. The dining room
is magnificent, Pleasant IN summer and
winter. The table will be furnished Will
the best that can be had in this aud TIE
New Orleans market, and the cooking IN.
der the management Of tho prorrieto,
himself. will he found as delicious nn,
palatablc rs that served ut the best Ho
tells in the country.
The travelling public are cordially in
vited to give the Orsborn Hotel II trial
The proprietor is confident that The ac.
commodatious will be found much super
ior to anything ever before offered here
Prices have been fixed at very reasona
bio rates.
Remember-stop at the Orsborn Hote
and get the best accommodations; beds
msals, servants attention, and every.
thing else pertaining to the better class
of Hotels. Commercial travellers vii
find IL suitable room at this Hotel in which
to display samples.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
BAUER & WE'LL


BAUER & WE'LL, FRONT ST
The largest and cheapest
Furniture house in this sec
ton is Bauer 4 We'll. BIZ
reaus, Warlrohes, Beds of
all kinds, Stands, Tables,
Chairs, Rockers, Cradles,
etc, all going at the lowest
possible prices. Thirty doz.
chairs inst to hand which we
will offer at 30 cents each, a
special drive for the quality.
Call at our mammoth estab-
lishment aud you will he
satisfied with our bargains.
BAUER Il WE'LL, FRONT ST
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Some of our best arithmeticians
have already calculated that by the re-
cent raising Of the salaries of the Ma
!"1 and Constable, by the newly cleo
ted Council, these two officers now
receive % cent of the entire amount
OF the Co'p'ratiou's revenue. This is
reform with vengeance, yea. with a
his R-hnt then We are told that tho
recently elected Council did not 90
in on that issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Planners supplies are given soe-
DIAL attention just now. Hardware.
Gears, and utensils of all kinds in
stock and for sale by the Leaders of
low prices, Bnncr i We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
The River.

Through the courtesy of Mr.. John
Graham, government observer here,
we have been furnished the following
table showing the highest stages of
water for the past seventeen years
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
List of Registered Scrip Of the Corpo-
ration of Alexandria, La, January
29th, 1889.

The following is an official list of the
registered Indebtedness .:
our city, being taken from the Registr;
Book of the late Secretary, Mr.. A. b.
Racial: -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Circuit Judges Perry and Clegg
arrived here Monday, to hold regu.
lar term of the Circnit Court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

U. S. CoURT.-This tribunal OF
justice convened in regular session on
Monday, Judge Aleck Boarsnan, pre-
siding. The court room was filled
With witnesses, parties against whom
indictments were found for offenses
committed, and visitors who were pre-
sent to see what transpired. Nothing
was done the first day, and an early
adjournment was made until yesterday
morning. when the trial of cases was
commenced. These are principally
against parties in Vernon and VIM
Parishes for timber depredations on
government lands. There is also an
other important case, viz: pension
fraud case to he tried. TIE names of
the regular jury are published in this
issue. There was talk Yesterday of
the Judge ordering another jury to be
drawn to compose grand jury. We
think the Court will remain in session
the whole of this week and part of
next. Que or two of the Alexandria
lawyers have been engaged In mum
Der of the cases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

w. j, Block, the gentlemanly
agent of the Maude Atkinson troupe,
visited our sanctnm Yesterday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

The firm of A. Albert & Son, do
ing business here, has dissolved, Mr.
A. Albert, Jr., continuing the same al
the old stand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Monhein, of
Robeline, are on a visit to Mrs. Isaac
Jackson here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

y, -L'eut. Gov. James Jeffries, c. H..
Blanchard and Thos. Carnahan, of
Boyee, were here on Monday
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
Town and Parish News
VALENTINES AT ALBERTS

Ten thousand envelopes, XXX,
Government size, at 6 cts per pack, at
Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
PROBATE SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Raptdes,
18th Judicial District Court,

State of Louisiana, Parish of Raptdes,
18th Judicial District Court.
SUCCESSION OF
LAURA p. MADDOX
In relation to the Minors Joseph Ed
ward, Fanny Fenwick and Ida
Brent Maddox.
PURSUANT to commission and or
der of sale issued by the Honorable
18th Judicial District Court in aud for
said Parish, and in obedience to the
advice of a family meeting, touching
the interest of the aforesaid Minors, in
the above suit, commanding ne as
the natural tutor Of said minors, to sell
after due and legal advertisement and
in accordance with law, the property
hereinafter described, belonging to the
aforesaid minors, l shall offer for sale
at Public Auction at the front door of
the Court house in Alexandria, La,
between the hours prescribed ly law,
on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 10Th,
1889, the following described proper
ty, towit +:
A small, wedge shape piece of land,
belonging to said minors, bounded on
two of its sides by the property of Mrs.
Sarah Gehr, and on the other side by
the property of said minors, and CON
tanning fourteen and quarter acres.
Terms of Sale-Tweuty Five Dol
lars per acre cash, in accordance with
the advice of the family meeting in
the above suit.
JOHN MADDOX,
Natural Tutor Of said Minors.
January l6 tbs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
TINE TABLE :

Taxa3 AMI Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria ....... 5:i3 pm
For Nesc Orleans.
Leave Alexandria $500. 1890 n. IN
Arrives in New Or!cuus -. 500 p. IN
Leaves New Orleans $50 Il. IN
Morgan'3 La, & Texas r. R:
Arrives at tlexal,}ria. .... 9:45 p. N
Leaves 4 ;xandria. ..... 500 Il. III
" Fl ,t-class fare from Alexand-
ria 10 Nsw Orleans, by either of the
above n, led roads, costs S6.S5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

The City Council failed to meet
on Monday, their regular day of meet
ing They were to have held IA meet
lug Yesterday afternoon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

DR.. K. L Smart, of leesville,
Senator from this District, was in at
tendance on the United States Court
on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
See Maude Atkinson.

Mr.. Sam Pincus, of Coushatta,
an old Alexandriau, was in Town on
Monday. He's the same old boy of
old, ell Pinkie.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

"A refugee from New iberia, the
Rev. Byron Gunner, colored, was here
in Alexandria last week. He re-
manned but short time, and made
himself scarce while here. He went
from here to DnnaldSnnville by train;
while here he gave it out he owned a
Winchester rife while in iberia, and
for this simple reason was driven from
there. We don't believe it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

For the past Gath hours, ending yes
terday morning at s O'Clock, the river
at this point had risen 5 inches. The
latest from Shreveport reports the
river on stand. We can stand three
more feet of water.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
SUCCESSION SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides
18th Judicial District Court.

State Of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides
18th Judicial District Court.
SCCCEssIoN OF No. 1889. = Old
Mrs. II. +. l.. ElGEE District Court.
DURSUANT TO A COMMISSION AMI
l. 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-otlicio AuctioHeur, to
sell for the payment of debts for cash
after due advertisement, and in accord
ance with law, the hereinafter described
property belonging to the Succession of
Mrs. N. F. l.. Elgen, will offer for sale
at pnblic auction, ut the front door of the
Court House, i'll 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 81, situated
i'll 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, aud in rear by
property of Denis Nc .Hanus.
Terms of Sale-Casll, subject to ap-
praispment on file.
D. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and eX-Otficio Anct;oneer
February 9th, 1SS9-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Tile public road to the Pineville
Cemetery will be commenced on or
before the lst of March. Mr.. r. G..
Peyton, the Asst. L, S Engineer who
is to have charge of tue work, arrived
here last week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

On Friday and Saturday the med
ie'ne men almost captured the Town
Drs. Wallace and Hit, who had the
largest crowds, aud who gave good
performances, took in a big pile of
money. The other two doctors did
not do SO we'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

School aud BLANK Books at AL.
bert's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

comic and SENTIMENTAL
VALENTINES at FERGUSON &
SCHNACK'S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

GA Cold Day" theatrical tronpe
give their second performance at the
Opera House tonight. This is one
Of the best companies that has ever
come here. The play last night was
enjoyable ali the way through.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Miss E. H. Ghelsou, lady law
yer from Washington, D. c., was pres
ent as a witness in one of the eases
tried Yesterday in the U. S. Court,
now in session here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
GET YOUR COMIC and SEN
TlMENTAL VALENTINES FROM
x SCHNACK.

At meeting of the Stoncwal
Hook and Ladder Co., held on Mon
day night, the following gentlemen
We're elected to serve for the ensuing
year: G. a. Staples, President; Henry
Griger, Fice.Presilent; J. Haynes
Treasurer; Adolph Baer, Secretary;
Jos. Sterkx, Foreman; Robert Web.
ser, LIST Assistant; Vim. Ridge, 2d
Assistant. The election Of Custodian
was deferred until such time as the
City Council would make an appropri.
alton to pay his salary. The Treasu,
rer was instructed to deposit the funds
of the Company in the Rapides Bank
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
WINDOW SHADES
ALBERI'S.

AS previously aHnoiitlCeu IL WouiU
he the Teachers Institute was held in
our city, at the Town Hall, on Satur.
day afternoon and evening last. A
great number of lady and male teach
ers from different localities in the Par.
| ish, as also many of the citizens, were
present and were greatly pleased with
the different exercises.
The Parish Superintendent, Mr.. II
F. Long, presided; w. j. Calvit acted
as manager, and j. W. Gordon was
secretary.
Among those present and who de
livered a fine discourse on the co-edn.
cation of the sexes, was PIof. Thos.
D. Boyd, of the State Normal School
at Natchitocles.
Mr.. j. w. Gordon read an essay on
object lessons. Mr.. p. A. Swami one
on the Importance of holding insti
tutes. Mr.. Ed. Orr read one on or
ganizing and conducting country
schools. Mrs. Della Hooe on the art
of teaching beginners
Other ESSAYS We're read by Mrs. Liz
zle Leake on the best method of en-
forcing discipline, and Mrs. Lewis on
the art of reading.
Mr.. A. w. Pardee's discourse on
the suhject of elocution was fine ef-
fort and elected applause. The gen
tleman has good conception and fine
voice, and is natural orator.
All in all these Institutes that are
now being held in different sections of
tue Parishes are daily growing in ia
vor, and the public now see the great
Importance of aiding them in every
possible manner
PERsoNAL-Prof. Thos. D. BOYD,
from the State Normal School, at Nat
chitoches, was visitor here on Sat-
urday last.
Mr.. WIN. Polk, Jr., of Lamouaie,
was Il visitor here on Suanay.
MesSrs. Bertrand and Conrad We'll
left for the Crescent City on Sunday.
They will be absent week.
Judge Aleck Boarman, U. S. Dis
trict Attorney NJ. S. Jones, Assistant
District Attorney v. G. Eltsner, all of
Shreveport, arrived here on Mondays
East-hound train.
Judge W. L. Blackman returned
from Colfax on Sunday, where he had
been in attendance on the District
Court. Mrs. Blackman accompanied
the Judge on his visit to Grant, and
returned with him.
Mr.. Chas. D. Sweet, of New Or
leans, and who is travelling in the in
terest of the Cane aud Cotton Palace,
visited Alexandra last week. He is
to return here again, to try and get
our people interested III this scheme.
He Informed us that several of the
towns below us wonld make EXHIBITS in
the palace; Rapides ought not he
behind in this most important move
w hat say our citizens?
"A refugee from New iberia, the
Rev. Byron Gunner, colored, was here
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Invitations are out for the mar
rage of Miss Esther HirShman to Rev
Israel Heiuburg, both of this city
The happy event is take place on the
evening of Wednesday, the 18th inst,
at the Synagogue in this place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Rugs and Carpets at Albert's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

Remember the meeting to he held
at the City Hall on the 10th inst for
the purpose of electing 10 delegates
and 10 alternates to represent Rapides
IN the Huston Convention on tue 18th
inst. Send good men by all means.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

PARISH Assessor G. r. Haworth
will commence taking assessments at
once. If he works in the right way,
which we believe he will, he will al
most douhle the assessed valuation of
property both in the Parish and Town.
If he does this he will only be doing
right; for it is a we'll known fact that
the manner of assessments lately has
been farcical in the extreme.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

The Hustmyre stores, on the cor
ner of Second and Jackson streets, in
this Town, have been sold to Mr.. f.
j. Bnrrett, of Pineville. Terms, $4,000
$500 cash, balance in three, six and
nine months. This is what we call a
good investment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

The building boom in Alexandria
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06
Bauer and We'll,

AS this is the time of the
year that trade is usually
dali, we intend to make
February aud March two as
gnod months as we have in
the year, and to do this we
are goias to sell goods cheap.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

"A. ALBERT, JR., takes sub
scriptious at publishers prices for al
papers and magazines.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

GAUGE READING
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-02-06

still continues.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-21

A. L. q 4. +. Goss, the widely known agricul
tural implement dealers, Lewiston, call attention
in our advertising columns to some OF the special
ties of which they are the general agents foi
Maine. Among these is the New Stevens all steel
arched frame, spring tooth, floating harrow, whicl
Is claimed to be one of the greatest improvements
of the age. The Messrs Goss also carry a full
stock of the Perfection standard and RiX spring
tooth, wooden frame harrows, and in fact arc
ready to supply anything that may be wanted in
the agricultural line. They also carry a full line
plies in the line of creamers churns, butter work
crs butter carriers, butter tubs and butter paper
They make specially of fitting out butter factor
les with all the latest improved machinery and
apparatus in all its departments This house has
done business under the name of Goss for more
than fifty years, at the old stand they now
occupy; they have always paid one hundred cents
on the dollar and are noted throughout New Eng
land for their square, straight forward, honest
dealing. Circulars and prices will be cheerfully
and promptly furnished on application.