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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Convincing Proof.

Insmany instances it has been proven
thatAB. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm, made
by Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca, will
cure blood poison in its worse phases,
even when all other treatment fails.
A. P. Brunson, Atlanta, Ga, writes:-
II had ~ running ulcers on one leg and
6 on the other, and felt greatly prOstra-
ted. believe l actually swallowed a
barrel of medicine, in vain efforts to cure
the disease. With little hope l finally
acted on the urgent advice of friend and
got bottle of b. b. 3. l experienced a
change, and my dependency was some
what dispelled. l kept using it until
had taken sixteen bottles, and all the
ulcers, rheumatism and all other horrors
of blood poison have disappeared, and at
last l am sound and we'll again, after an
experience of twenty years of torture"
Robert Ward, Mavey; Ca, writes: "My
disease was pronounced a tertiary form Of
blood poison. My face, head and shout
ders were mass Of corruption, and final
ly the disease began eating my skull
bones. My bones ached, my kidneys
were deranged, lost flesh and strength,
and life became burden. Ali said /
must surely die, but nevertheless, when
had used ten bottles of 3. B. B. was pro-
nounced we'll. Hundreds Of scars can
now be seen on me. haee now been
we'll over twelve months"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Louisiana Fair and Shreveport
Exposition. =


The Louisiana State Fair and Shreve-
port Exposition will present its Fourth
Annual Exhibit at Shreveport, beginning
Tuesday, the 9Th day of October, and
ending Monday, the l4th. Past expert
ence enables the management to enlarge
the scope of usefulness and attractiveness
of the various exhibits of our agricultural
and other products, and increase the pre-
MUM lists to the highest point of liberal
ity. Better crops, fatter and better cat
tie, larger and stronger work animals, and
encouragement in all industrial pursuits
is the sure outcome of these annual eh-
hibits. Everybody should raise some-
thing for competition, or send something
useful or attractive to exhibit, und 90 to
Shreveport during Fair week. An i'm
mense number of attractions are engaged
by the management that will prove in
structive as well as amusing. COMPETE
tive prize and exhibition drills of the
crack military companies of the South.
west will be grand feature of the Expo
sition. A social committee are now per.
fecting arrangements to entertain them.
Trotting, running and pacing races
will have an unusual number of entries OF
the fastest horses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Accidental Killing.

A most unfortunate accident, and
which disturbed our usual quiet town,
and which resulted in the killing of a
colored boy named Sylvere Young,
happened here on Friday evening last.
Constable Henarie NJ. HUE, who from
all reports is entirely blameless in the
matter is the party who had the gun in
his hand when it exploded. The acct
dent happened al the livery stable of
McGinnis & Armstrong. The whole
load of No. s shot entered the face
and head of the deceased. The Con
stable was in the habit of carrying
bis gun, as for the past month he has
been enforcing the dog ordinance re-
Gently passed. by the City Council.
Constable HUE surrendered to the au.
thorities at once; the boy was killed
instantly. Shortly after the killing
Mr.. HUE was given preliminary OK.
animation before Judge Blackman,
and was allowed bail 10 the sum Of
$500, which was readily furnished.
The evidence adduced showed plainly
that the killing was accidental.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
SUICIDE OF MRS. COUSINS.

Quite an excitement was caused here
on Saturday last by the report of the
news that that morning at about three
o'clock, and while in state of mental
alteration, Mrs. Geo. H. Cousins, nee
Cornelia Waters, daughter of the late
Capt. VIM. Waters and Mahala NJ.
Barrow, both of this parish, took her
own life with pistol, shooting herself
once, the ball taking effect under the
right jaw, ranging obliquely to the
left, from the effects of which she died
at about 9 o'clock.
The deed was committed on the old
Waters place, about seven miles from
Alexandra, on the north side of the
river, where Mrs. Cousins had been
for some time sojourning for the bene.
fit of her health.
Deceased was forty.two years of age,
leaves two children, boys, aged five
and three years respectively, and was
married about six years ago to Geo.
Il. Cousins, of Biloxi, Miss. No spe-
cial cause is assigned for the rash act.
Soon after the news reached here
Coroner John Casson was summoned
and left Immediately to hold an in
quest on the body. A verdict in &C.
cordance with the above facts was rem
dured. Mrs. Cousins has two sisters
living, one of whom resides in New
Orleans, besides other selatives in and
around Alexandria. The remains Of
Mrs. Cousins were inferred in the fam
lily burying ground on Sunday even.
ing. The husband of the deceased,
as also her sisters were telegraphed to
regarding the facts above.
A letter was found written in the
handwriting of the deceased, in which
she said: II am very miserable, l am
wretched." The letter was unfinished
and unsigned. This was directed to
her aunt. Judging from her apparel
deceased had not been to bed. The
shooting was done on the front gallery
of the building. Besides the first shot
another was fired but did not take
effect. These two reports, with the
screaming of the unfortunate lady's
children attracted the attention Of a
near neighbor and be came to the
house. Mrs. Cousins was speechless
when he discovered her.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

PERsoNAL.-Mr. VIM. Rexer and
family returned from Big Greek Mon.
day morning.
Mrs. Sarah Babbington is spend.
ing q season at Flshville, where she
hopes to benefit by the change her in.
FAINT child, who has been sick for some
time.
Judge Fl. L. Daigre returned
from the White Sulphur Springs on
Sunday last.
Hon. Robert P. Hunter, from
Fishville, made a flying trip through
Alexandra to Evergreen last week
Among those from our Town who
attended the meeting at Cheneyville
on Saturday were Judge W. F. Black.
man; Judge j. R. Thornton and Mr.
S. Cullen.
j. Davidson Biossat, of Lake
Charles, was here on q visit to his rel.
atives last week. Being away several
years, be, of course, noticed numerous
changes in Alexandria.
Misses Mary Hustmyre and Alice
Miller are at the Goulden Hotel, al
Fishville.
-Messrs. Frank. Hustmyre and
Branch Garner visited Fishville on
Sunday last, returning Monday morn.
ing.
Capt. j. N. Ball and family spent
several days at Fishville last week
Rev. Marx Klein, who is now
stationed at Baton Rouge, has been il
our city the past week on visit te
friends and acquaintances
Mr.. E. G.. Hunter found the
weather too warm in Alexandria, and
has been spending the hot days q,
Fishville.
MIR. A. s. Kahn, Of the firm Of
Kahn h Heyman, returned from New
Orleans Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Mr.. P. D. D. Delacrox, Cypre.
mort P. O., La, Nov. 3oth, 1888, says:
''Three years ago an agent represent
ing Dr.. Davis Compound Syrup of
Wild Cherry and Tar came into my
store. Being busy was unable to give
bin any time. Before leaving he
gave me q sample bottle of Davis
Wild Cherry and Tar, asking me to
give it to any one suffering with a
cough or cold. Several days after
ward l caught heavy cold. Remem-
bering the sample, thought l would
try It. Six teaspoonfuls cured me.
Ordered a supply at once, and have
sold it with satisfaction to all. Ii acts
like magic on all my family, and ]
would not be withoutit. take pleas
ure Recommending it at all times"
One dollar bottles hold two ard half
times as much as SO cents bottles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Sugar Factory Meeting.

A meeting was held at Cbeneyville
on Saturday last by planters and 9TH
ers in the interest of a Central Sugar
Factory. 1t was largely attended by
parties from Alexandria down the Ba.
you Boueff to Eola.
Hon. S. F. Meeker was elected
chairman, and Messrs. Sam Blum and
Sidney Tanner Secretaries.
A committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed, which, after a short recess,
reported in substance that it was the
unanimous desire of the farmers, ten.
ants and land owners that q Central
Sugar Factory should be established
at some convenient point on Bayou
Boeuf, in this parish capitalists were
invited to aid the people in the enter.
prise. A committee on correspondence
with Judge w. f. Blackman as chair.
man, was appointed.
A committee consisting of twenty,
with Mr.. Sidney Tanner as chairman,
to canvass the parish from Whiteville
station on Bayou Boeuf to Alexandra,
to find out the acreage that is now and
will be planted 10 cane, and the
amount that will probably be sub.
scribed to the capital stock for Cen.
trail Factory and Refinery, was also
appointed.
The question of slack water navi-
cation in Bayou Bouef was discussed.
This with the Texas & Pacific and
Morgan roads, would afford all the re-
quisite transportation. The different
committees appointed will 60 to work
at once and are to report as soon as
possible. When their report is made,
if sufficient of the capital stock is Sc.
cured, a meeting will be called By the
President and a charter adopted.
We had expected to publish the off.
cial proceedings of the meeting in
this issue, but up to this writing they
have not been sent US by either of the
Secretaries.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents pei
box. For sale by Jacob Gcigcr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
TIME TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandra. ........ 4:3s p. m
For NeW Orleans:
Leave Alexandra. 1895 a. m
Arrives in New Orleans 200 p. m
Leaves New Orleans .s:45 a. m
Morgan's La, 4 Texas r. r:
Arrives at Alexandria. .... 9:45 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. 500 a. m
70 F,st-class fare from Alexand.
ria to Now Orleans, by either of the
above na,aed roads, costs $685.. FL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

We learn that Messrs. Jacob
Haynes and Newton Laney will short.
ly form q partnership and open store
on Second Street, in the Ferguson
building. Both are worthy young gen.
tlemen, have had experience, and we
trust they will succeed. We wish the
new firm good luck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF POLICE
JURY.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
July 18th, 1889. {

ALEXANDRIA, La,
July 18th, 1885,
The Police Jury met pursuant to ad-
journment. Present: G. j. Barstow
President, and Messrs. Carruth, Flower,
Griffin, Lawrence, Randolph, Swami,
J. w. Texada and L. NJ. Texada.
The minutes of the last day of the
last meeting we're read and approved.
On motion Mr.. ]. w. Texada:
Resolved, That the report of the COM
mittee appointed to examine and report
the road between Smith and Graham,
and Graham and Stafford, be received
and accepted.
The Jury consumed the day with par.
ties who had been summoned before it
in regard to their assessments, and in
the discussion of various matters rela-
ting 10 general business; at 3 O'Clock
adjourned to meet again at 8 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
Attest:
L. G. SANFORD,
E1ork pnlico 1urv
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Mr.. Louis j. Hakenyos returned
by the Texas Il Pacific train Monday
afternoon. He has been visiting rela-
tives in Marksville.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

See the advertisement, in another
column of to-days's issue, of one of the
best weekly papers in the State, viz /:
the Shreveport Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Judge Daigre reports very large
crowd of ladies and gentlemen at the
White Sulphur Springs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

--Cade, Allan B. Pendleton, of the
Virginia Military Institute at Lexing-
ton, Virginia, arrived at home to spend
bis vacation with his family on Friday
last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Kilrain is gone to Canada,
Big John is hiding out,
And Bob Lowry's acquisitions
Have all gone up the spout;
Yet on the page of history,
The trio will remain
A funny, tistic mystery,
Bob, Sully and Kilrain.
Il East Carroll Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Bauer l. Wells great drives this
week-2O0 pairs of low quarters, and
heel and toes, at rs cents, former price
one dollar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

"A conference of the A. NJ. E.
Church, will be held IN Alexandra,
from the Gath to the 3Oth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Esther Kitchen, an aged colored
woman living here, died on Saturday
last. She had large funeral, which
shows the estimation in which she
was held.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

The Marksville papers Of last
week chronicle the death of Mr.. Al
fred II. Bordelon, a most respected
citizen of that place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

We deeply sympatbize with Mr..
and Mrs. John Brogau, of Baton
Rouge, in the death of their little boy,
Chas. Greene, which sad event oc
cured one day last week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

The present spell of warm wea,
Their is just the thing for our planters,
and they're chuckling over it with
glee. And they, as we'll as the bal
ance of our town people are further
elated DER the fact for the reason that
they have escaped the sunstrokes so
prevalent in the other cities, at this
heated season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Go to Bauer & Wells for cheap
goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

TRoTTING RACEs.-On Saturday
October 9Th, 1889: Purse 500, fol-
the get of Manetho, No. 3905-all
sages-two best in three, half mile
eeats, National rules to govern, en-
aaace free, SIS to first, S25 to second,
season to Manetho to third. Admit
aaoe Is cents for adults, Is cents for
children, ladies free. Half and quar-
Vol mile running races on same dav.
Siease send names of entry to G. A..
a'aples, Alexandria, La, for the trot.
ing race, three to start.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:
N, O. and NJ. East. 10 a. IN
N. o. and NJ. West ............... p. III
N. O. and Morgan .........a arrive 10 p. nj
........ depart 10 p. m
Pineyille. ...... arrive 8 a. m. and p. m
...... depart 8 q. m. and p. m
Hineston and Leesvillc, arrives Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday, at p, m, and
departs Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, .................. at 8 a. m
Poland and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at p. M, and depart Tuesday
and Saturday.. a. m
Iatt, departs Friday ............at6 a. m
arrives Saturday. 4 p. m
Fishville and White Sulphur Springs, ar
rives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
at 6p. M, aud departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. lat 9 o. III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

The Police Jury proceedings in
this issue should be read by every one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

The leaders of low prices, Bauer
Il We'll, are determined to close out
all Summer goods at once, and not
wait until the season is old. Take
advantage and call on them. You
will find all goods marked down to
closing out prices Front st., opposite
Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

The dance at the Orsborn Hotel
on the evening of Friday, July 10th,
given BY the young gentlemen of
Alexandria, was we'll attended and
proved quite a success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

We acknowledge a compliment
tary serenade on Saturday night, from
the new string band lately organized
in town, aud which is composed of Vic
and Stonewall Marye, j. II. Sullivan
and Lee Duke. The young men were
accompanied by few friends, and to-
gether the crowd was quite a jovial
one. The music was A /, yea, sweet
enough for any country editor. Come
again, Young gentlemen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Town and Parish News.

There is nothing worth the doing
That it does not pay to try;
There is nothing pays you half 30 well
As Certain Chill Cure" to buy.
~ Warranted at all druggists. For
sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Nowhere in this City, nowhere in
TINS State, nowhere in the Red Rive,
vaiiey' will you find a larger, better,
fresher and more carefully assorted
stock of Fancy and Domestic Dry
Goods, Ribbons, Laces, White and
Colored Embroideries, White and Col.
ored Lawns and Organdies, Imported
and Domestic Sateens, plain and fig
ured, Hosiery, Corsets and Under
wear, etc., than at Bauer Il Wells
Front street, opposite Ferry landing
Call on them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24
Arrival and Departure O
Mails.

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-07-24

Bauer & Wells Grocery is re-
plete with full assortment Of Fancy
aud Staple Goods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-16
PAINTED AT THE ALTAR.
High Class Runaway Match With Unex.
pected Developments.

High Glass Runaway Match With Unex.
pected Developments.
The following interesting telegram was re-
ceived last night from Franklin. An effort
was made to see Rev. Mr.. White, but as he
lives at Forest City, he could not be reached:
Franklin society is once more all torn up
over the elopement of two of its most promi-
nent members, Miss Annie H. Lewis, only
child Of President S. c. Lewis, of the Eclipse
Oil Works, and member of the Standard Oil
Co., and MIR. Willis B. Cochran, the son of R.
L. Cochran, prominent citizen and politician.
Mr.. Cochran's love-making met with stern OPP
position from Mr.. Lewis, who would not listen
to any proposal for his daughters hand. and as
result the young folks decided upon an elope-
ment
Miss Lewis left on Friday last for Pittsburp
where she was met later by young Cochran.
The couple secured a marriage license and
with couple of mutual friends proceeded to
ST. Andrews Church. There the bride met
with an unexpected friend in the pastor Rev.
John Crockar White, in whom she recognized
the pastor who had years before known and
baptized her in Cleveland. At the sight of him
she tainted She soon recovered, however, and
the ceremony was duly solemnized. Mr.. and
Mrs Cochran then proceeded to the home of a
friend, where they remained until Saturday,
when the lady returned to the home OF her
parents in this city. 1t was the intention to
heep tue udITidRe u seCTeI, DuL some former
Franklinite got wind of it and communicated
the fact to Mr.. Lewis. The news did not have
a soothing effect on that gentleman, but rather
increased his anger, and to-day the bride was
shipped to friends in New York, while the
groom has been retired to his fathers stock
farm in the wilds of Sugar Creek township.
The young couple have long been recognized
as leaders in Franklin exclusive society circles,
and this. together with the prominence of their
families, has caused general comment Mrs.
Cochran is very pretty brunette and very
highly educated. Mr.. Cochran is a young man
of good abilities, and it is the general hope of
their friends that the stern parent in the case
will relent and extend to the young couple the
hand Of forgiveness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-16
METAL RAILWAY TIES.
Their Advantages Explained to the Society
of Civil Engineers.

Their Advantages Explained to the Society
of Civil Engineers.
A large number were present last night
at the meeting of the Western Pennsylvania
Society of Engineers. Mr.. ]. A. Brashear
presided. The feature of the meeting was q
paper by Mr.. ]. s. Mcclellan on Metal
Ties for Railroads" Mr.. Mcclellan stated
that the first metal ties we're made in 1860.
They have continued to grow in favor ever
since, and now the East India Railway
alone has /, 900 miles of track laid on metal
ties. The first attempts to use metal ties
were not success, for the reason they were
made of cast iron, and the resistance vas so
great they broke In two. They are now made
of soft homogeneous iron or soft steel, with
a resisting power of 10000 pounds to the
inch. There are laid to the mile 2,640 of
them. At the International Railway Con-
gress, held in Paris, reports were received
from "a railway men, all but one OF whom,
had used the metal tie, and all reported ia
vorably.
The cheapness of wood has prevented its
adoption in this country. MIR. Mcclellan
pronounced it the coming tie for railroads.
1t prevents spreading of the rails, is safer
in many ways and costs less in the long
run. Also, in cases of floods and washouts,
the road remains in practically good condi-
tlon and the ties can be used again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-16
SQUIRE PORTER ARRESTED.
Inspector whitehouse Makes an Informal
tiou Against Him-Speak-Easy Conspir.
acy Charged,

Inspector Whitehouse Makes an Informa.
tiou Against Him-Speak-Easy Conspir.
acy Charged.
Police Inspector Whitehouse yesterday
entered information against Alderman W.
H. Porter, of the Fifteenth ward, and
against Thomas Carney, Porter's colored
deputy constable, charging them with con-
spiracy. Alderman Porter was arrested at
his Office by Captain Dick Brophy yester-
day afternoon and taken before Magistrate
Hyndman, where he furnished bail in the
sum of 81 800 for hearing at o'clock this
afternoon. Constable Carney was not ar
rested for the reason that, as the officers
learned, he had in some way heard of the
impending suits and quietly skipped the
town last week.
The charge against Alderman Porter is
the result OF the same kind of business with
speak-easy proprietors as that in which
Bauder and his gang were involved, and
for which they are now awaiting trial.
Inspector Whitehouse was interviewed
about the case last night, but would talk
little. He said the information against
Porter was made out against Porter, Carney
and others. but he was not yet prepared to
say who the 'others" were. However he
expected to have quite a number of cases
against Porter and the indefinite "others"
as well.
The specific case against Porter on which
the suit for conspiracy was entered was that
of Mrs. Plimpton, who had been running
a speak-easy on Penn avenue, near Forty
fifth street. Suit mad been entered against
her by Carney, but before the date of the
hearing at Alderman Porter's Office she was
notified that on the payment of $50 the mat
ter would be settled and the proceedings
dropped.
An effort was made to interview Alder
man Porter last night, but he could not be
found at any of his usual haunts, and up
until 1:15 o'clock this morning his family
declared that he had not returned home.
They did not know, they said, where he was,
and had heard nothing Of him since he had
gone out early in the evening.