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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-08-20
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= careful 10 uEe tEt 9pIu
3.y or you will cheaper the effect
=. chair decorated in this way and
cushioned with cushions covered with
blue and white cotton Grape. such as sells
in Japanese stores at % cents 81 yard. or
with cushions OF blue linen embroidered
in white linen floss, is q thing Of beauty.
Either of these cushions may be washed
and their freshness repeatedly renewed.
Plush is essentially vulgar material in
cushions or for furniture covering, be
cause it is subject by such use to wear by
which it becomes shabby in q short line,
and ii cannot be reneNe ed. All wool chal-
lies in cream grounds streWn with fine
flowers are pretty for uph0ist cring cUSh-
ions for white and gold chairs or for
scarfs and 1rapcry. daintily formed
shelf, painted in white and gold, and
hung with Il fall OF some delicate water
green plush, either plain or decorated, is
exceedingly effective. Ifthc full is dcc0ra-
ted, purchaSein the city or Ivy maiIan in-
expensive square Of Turkish work done
in metals or c0lorcd silks on scrim. and
apply.-Tribune,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-08-20
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
by MRS. j. II. FARR.
ORI.AND0.
FLORIDA.

FLORIDA.
70 whom all correspondence for this Denart-
nent should be addressed l
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-08-20

Tie right way to boil eggs is described
by HE American Poultry Yard. Pun the
eggs into Il dish with cover. it says, and
pour upon them boiling water, two
quarts or more to a dozen eggs; cover
and set them away from The stove for
fiyecn minutes. "Tho heat OF the water
cooks the eggs slowly, evenly and sufIi-
GENTLY, leaving the centre or yolk, hard
err than the white, and the egg tastes as
much richer and nicer as a fresh egg is
nicer than d stale egg. No person will
want to eat them boiled after trying this
method once"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-08-20
y women
ii their feet just
-, III spite of back-aches-

TItIiIN' tIECJ q OW
Zee the folly Of permitting such
TRAITS upon heir strength, and learn to
take things easier, let what will happen.
They say, Il used to think must do
thus and so, but I've grown wiser and
learned to slight things" The first years
OF housekeeping are truly the hardest, for
untrjed and unfamiliar cares are almost
daily thrust upon the mother and home
maker
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

AS PLAIN AS THE NOSE ON Your
FAcE.--In reference to the petition OF
citizens presented to the City Council
on Monday, praying that body to re-
peal the ordinance prohibiting the sale
of meats other than by licensed butch
ers, we would respectfully state that
no such ordinance exists. To prove
this last assertion we have only to cite
the Council to the license ordinance
published March 6, 1883, which re-
pealed all former ordinances and laws
prohibiting the sale of meats by such
parties. The provision reads:
Provided, That no license shall be re-
qured for the retail of meats unless the
stock in trade exceeds the valne of ten
($10) dollars.
The yeas and nays on the above being
called resulted: Ycas-J j Peterman, N
L MeGinnis, Jonas Rosenthal. Council
man Jacob Irving not voting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The Shreveport District Confer.
ence Of the colored A. NJ. e. Church,
in session at Provencal, La, last week,
passed condemnatory resolutions OF
Rev. j. II. Iford, colored, (well
known here in Alexandria, for his
having written certain slanderous let
tiers to Philadelphia paper, about
the manner in which the negroes OF
North Louisiana were treated by the
whites, which was noticed in the DEMO
GRAFT at the time. Copies of these
resolutions will be published in full
by the Mansfield and Shreveport pa
pers. So it now turns out that the
Rev. Iford has received just what he
was fishing for, viz: he is denounced
by his own people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The members of the Louisiana
Legislature, both House and Senate,
as also the clerks of said body, will
commence packing their grips prepar-
atory to start to the Capital the lat
ter portion of this week. They have,
apparently, long and steady session
before them, when they will have a
chance 1--WE mean the Senators and
Representatives. to air their eloquencc
and give the country the benefit of
their massive brains. Of the different
subjects to come before them for set
Element none will be as important as
the Louisiana Lottery, which compa-
ny will ask for a renewal of its char
ter. The Lottery Company are ask
ing that the subject be tmown back
to the people-which ought to be
done. Verify, the matter will be in
teresting, and to witness and hear the
why's and wherefores advanced, will
be something uncommon. Other i'm
portant measures will come up for &C.
ton, no less important than the one
cited above.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

In the skiff race on Sunday after
noon, from the mouth Of Bayou Rap
ides to opposite the Morgan railroad
depot a distance of a mile, the Star,
owned by Mr.. J. w. Dammon, and
reated by that gentlemen and Mr.
Robt. Durham, was victorious, with
Mr.. John Graham's unknown" sec
ond. Although there were three or
more entries, the two named above
were the only ones that pulled over
the course. We understand that an.
other race is being arranged for next
Sunday afternoon when other boats
will be entered and started. We like
to see such sport, and think the boys
ought be encouraged.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
OLD LADY GOSSIP SAYS:

The Old Lady this week feels al
most like the prize fighter when he is
knocked out, after forty or more rounds
have Seen fought She has been I'm
der the weather of late, and but for
the treatment of one of the best phv.
sicians in the town, would have turned
up her toes a day or two ago, and
gone to that bourne from whence no
traveller returneth. She is men.ling
slowly, aud by the time next weeks
DEMOCRAT comes again, will make
her weekly report. She has it III for
several, both male and female, who
have been talking about her, aud will
roast them alive.
Watch out for next week, and keep
your eye Oh the matter under the head
ing of what "Old Lady Gossip says"
Yours truly,
The OLD LADY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
LEC0MTE NOTES.

DIR. Arnold, of Vile Platte, was
in town last week in consultation with
Dr. S, f. Meeker, relative to the case
of Miss Amelia Scott, who is recover
ing from a very serious attack of ty.
phoid fever.
The fine organ ordered for the
Catholic Church, will arrive in a few
days.
Mrs. Rosa Parkman was quite i'll
all of last week, but we are glad to
note she is up again.
Mr.. G. G. Swayze, the well-known
agent of the Texas and Pacific Co at
this place, will soon go to Dallas,
Texas, to remain a while. We will
be loath to see him depart frem US, as
no ill humor can Turk in a company to
which Charley's jovial presence is con-
trlDuted.
"A young man by the name of
Harry Andrews, beat negro over the
head with a hammer at the single
mill, and the negro has made a com.
plant against him.
My. Stone, of the firm of Kennedy
Il Stone, railroad contractors, was in
town last week on business.
-Scipio jenkins, (colored,) was
placed under arrest on Saturday eve
ming, for retailing liquor without IL
cense, but furnished BOND ia the sum
of one hundred dollars to appear at the
next term of Court. STIFF.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

QUITE A MIsTAKE.--Some people
in and around town, to judge of er-
pressions heard, would have it believ-
ed that our article, last week, in re-
ference to the result of the Butter tri
al, was written with the intention of
sympathizing with the accused. We
correct this, only to place ourselves in
the same position occupied by nearly
every citizen in the Parish. 1t is use
less to comment on this subject any
further.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

ANOTHER ENTERPRISE. Messrs.
Loomer & Charley, late of BEAUMONT,
Texas, are going to establish a bot.
ting establishment in Alexandria, and
will be ready to open the LIST of next
month. They have rented the store
on the corner of Sd and jackson
streets. They will bottle Soda and
Mineral waters-using only pure ex-
tracts aud syrups. Next year the
business will be extended to the bot
Ting Of catsups, pickles, sauces, etc.
We trust the new firm will meet with
every encouragement.
For street work and lumber alone,
for the month of April, the City Coun.
Gil paid bills to the amount Of 1914.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
ARK, WINSTON Co., ALA, J
April goth, 1890. {

DEAR EDITOR:
= Will you please help me find my
grandmother? Her name is Cawhorn,
and when last heard from she lived in
the State of Louisiana. 1t was fifteen
years ago. My mothers maiden name
was Nancy Cawhorn, and she married
Leandor Guy Keenum. Any ipfor-
nation as to her whereabouts will be
thankfully received by her grandson.
Please make mention of the above
facts in your valuable paper, and
greatly o5lige,
Yours very truly,
JOHN W. KEENUM.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
Rheumatism,

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cone year ago was taken i'll with
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I cannot say too much in praise of this
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Price 81; six bottles, S.. Worth IS bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

I'm Saturday last, Mr.. Henry NJ.
nue. !! Constable, sold at public auc-
uon, que two gates and the old fence
s sulea 'ncloses the city square. The
, ,,!,, was purchased by Nr. A. L.
s mlller Tor $500. The two gates were
spi a, TO MIR. Nels. Taylor for the sum
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The balloon ascension, at the
camp ground of the Kickapoo Indian
Medicine Co., on Sunday afternoon,
brought out not less than a thousand
people, who were bent on seeing the
sight. The balloon, though not a
very large one, was quite pretty, and
foated high into the clouds and away
on the north side of the river before it
dropped to the ground.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07


Resolved, That the Mayor be au-
thorized to procure the requisite num-
Der of flags and other articles .neces-
sary for the purpose Of hosting wealth
er signals,
The following petition was then
read, and on motion it was laid on the
table:
We the undersigned citizens of Alex.
andria respectfully represent that you
would confer great favor on us by
repeating the ordinance whereby no
one is allowed to sell beef and other
meats, in small quantities, but licens-
ed butchers. AS every other staple
article Of food like flour, meal, bacon,
lard, rice, ETC., is very low, we think
beef could be sold cheaper, and as
several hundred poor families have to
pay for the luxury of having few IL
censed butchers, we think the ordi-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Saturday afternoon and Sunday
night we had heavy rains and wind
storms. The rain on Saturday was
accompanied with some hail. We
have not heard of any damage done,
however.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

See and read the State and Pa
lish delinquent tax roll in our issue of
THIS morning. If your name is on it,
you mad better go down and interview
P E Stafford, or his deputy, Mr.. VIM.
French, and settle up.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

J. we had visit from tramp prin-
~ on Monday morning early. As
lo, usual Il. with VII, !, this class of the genus
awan f So naan,t a cent, and was far
ans - IRON the "dear folks at home"
on nr a u course s,, we had to go down into
tors ul I Wen titled purse, (ali country edi.
come aa ~ !, cuflosties of this kind" and
v Vsns s to his relief. The poor fellow low
of inJsma leJoleing, wearing smile
o,,a independence second to no land
'A'' OF railroad magnate in the land.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

"A special notice has been pub
ilshed to the effect that T. j. Guice,
Farmers Union State Lecturer, and
Z: Vincent, Lecturer from Kansas,
Will speak at Leeomte, on Saturday
May 10th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

"A portion of the lumber for the
new Methodist church in Alexandra,
has heen.placed on the ground. No
doubt the building will be commenced
at an early day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THING THE LEvEEs.-The CITY
authorities have very sensibly COM
j.; menced the repairing of the levees
- anu around Alexandria. The move
=. a =, wise one to say the least Whilst
w. .uis subject We would note the fact
S saas COL VIM. Polk, Jr., has tele.
s So here to the Mayor that he is in
,eaainess to come here with 30 hands.
" render aid and assistance if neoda5
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Mr.. Chas. Goldenberg was ex-
pected home from Hot Springs, Ark,
on yesterdays train. We trust he is
0. K. again.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
DANGER AHEAD.
THE RIVER AND THE THREATENED
OVERFLOW.

Since our last issue the news which
comes from the overlooked sections be-
low US is anything but encouraging.
Ii all reports be true, and we have ev-
cry reason to believe they are, the
people in the inundated sections have
suffered terribly. Their crops and
homes have been submerged-the for
mer totally destroyed and the latter
unfit or too dangerous for occupancy.
Aid, in every conceivable way, has
been rendered-the Louisiana Lottery
Company coming forward in the lead
and rendering timely and valuable
assistance, which, to say the least, is
highly commendable. This corpora
ton is willingly and cheerfully spend
ing thousands of dollars daily, having
boats at the beck and call of the suf-
fering, and bringing tools and work.
men to stop breaks and crevasses and
strengthen the levees in weak places.
The scene where the greatest dam
age has been done, and where people
have suffered and lost their all is, in
deed anything but a pleasant one to
view.
And now comes, in the past few
days the news from the upper river,
ftom Fulton, Ark, to below Shreve-
port, which says that all in that terri
tory mnst surely be submerged. Rail-
road tracks are being washed away,
horses, mules, ETC., are drowning on
all sides, whilst human beings have to
seek shelter on the tops of their houses.
The river is higher than at any
known period, and is still ris,ng-and
the rains, as our readers are aware, are
still pouring down upon us. The
news is that it is raining all the way
down. With the present stage of wa
ter at Alexandria we hardly see how
we can avert an overflow. Our levees
can be strengthened, tits true, but are
we prepared to receive and stand the
Use which the knowing say we must
receive as our share, and which is sure
to come.
We are not writing these lines to
alarm any one-our object being to
put every person on their guard, so in
case the overflow does come they can
be prepared at their homes and have
things correspondingly in readiness.
The rise here for the "a honrs end
ing Monday morning at s O'Clock, as
reported by Mr.. Graham, the Govern
ment Observer here, was 65 inches.
From o'clock Monday morning until
s o'clock yesterday morning the rise
was 6 inches. The gauge reading
Yesterday morning was 31.l0, which is
loot . luCLeS lpWeI Juan Tue my
point reached this year.
On Saturday afternoon and Sunday
night we had heavy rains.
To give an idea of the damage done
to the crops We have only to publish
the following from the weather crop
bulletin of the Louisiana Weather Ser
vice, issued May Sd:
Reports from Plaquemine state that
backwatcr from Morganza still coming
up in the rear of the plantations, but
in St. John Parish the backwater has
fallen considerably, allowing planters
to devote their attention to the crops,
which are most in need of cultivation.
The Bayou district, or back settle
ment of Assumption Parish, is under
water, and prospective fine corn crop
in that vicinity is ruined; the backwa-
ter is encroaching on the front planta-
tons very fast, and in few places
striking the back protection levees.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

SPECIAL PREMIUM OFFER. For
thirty days only. To every purchaser
of ten dollars worth of Dry Goods,
Bauer & We'll will give fine Lawn
dress. Remember, this is good for
tvirty days only.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Sheriff Stafford, and his deputy,
Mr.. Wad Compton, returned from Ba-
ton Rouge, where they had been to
carry five prisoners, on Sunday even
ing's train.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07


~~~~~.~~~-sNs-~o~~
RAILROAD DoTs.-Mr. L. G. Polk,
one of the best engineers on the Hous-
ton, Central Arkansas and Northern
RAILROAD, left Thursday with corps
of assistants for Columbia from which
place he will Immediately begin the
location of the line to Alexandra.
The construction of the road will COM
mence as soon as the line is located,
several contractors being already here
to make contracts with the company.
-[Monroe Telegraph Bulletin.
From the same paper we clip the
following: Maj. G. G.. Woodbridge
arriued in the city yesterday morning
by the v, S. & P. train. He in
formed US that he. had two corps of
engineers in the field and that within
the next two weeks active work in
breaking ground for the road bed he-
tween Columbia and Alexandria would
begin and the road completed as
quick as possible to Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Mr.. Thos. G. Wheadon, of Moore
land, and DIR. S. f. Meeker, of Lee
comte, were in Alexandria on Monday.
Always glad to see you, gentlemen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
The OLD LADY.

TEACHERS 1NsTITUTE.-Thos. d.
Boyd, President of the State Normal
Institute at NatcLitoches, has written
here to President of the School Board
Jonas Rosenthal, that he will hold a
session Of the Teachers Institute al
Alexandria in June. Prof. Brum-
baugh and three ladies of the Normal
School faculty will come with Prof.
Boyd. The holding of an institute
meeting here consecutively for two
years is an exception to the rule laid
down for the guidance of these meet.
ings. Prof. Boyd was pleased with
bis treatment here last year-he knows
how our people appreciate this move
and they will try and make it sue
cess again.
Many people neglect a cold, thinking
it will go as it came. Frequently with
serious results, the cold of to-day may be
the pneumonia of tomorrow. Nothing
will cure cough or cold 50 rapidly as
DR.. Davis Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry and Tar. Its reputation has been
established for over fifty years as the best
remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis,
asthma, all throat and lung troubles
For Group aid whooping congh it is in
valuable. Mothers will be saved much
anxiety and loss of children by having
Davis Wild Cherry and Tar always on
hand. Consumption has been cured many
times by its use. One dollar bottles hold
two and half times as much as a soc.
bottle. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
Crow CHAPMAN, Grow Pine
vile held her municipal election on
Monday. The race for Mayor was
quite u lively one, three candidates
running. The vote showed the fol-
lowing result W. II. Chapman, 80
votes; Il. J. Hardtner, 90 votes; Jos.
Hoy, 3 votes. The following are the
Connc,lmen elected: B. Turner, VIM.
Smith, Robt. Aaron, Frank Bolton,
Louis Lawrence.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

MIR. and Mrs. II. N. Miles return
ed from the Crescent City last week
We are glad to have them in oul
midst once more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The weather permitting, the
Alexandria Brass Band will go out on
serenade tonight, and will call on
their friends. Be prepared to receive
the boys in right shape.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Handsomely furnished rooms with
board, at moderate prices, can be OBJ
tanned at Mrs. Smiths, at No. 21s
st. Charles street, New Orleans. Re-
ferences exchanged.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The mammoth hotel, near the
Texas and Pacific depot, to use a ste
reotype expression, is lastly nearing
completion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
TERMS /:
Town and Parish News.

Rev. VIM. A. Snively, D. d., was
to have lectured at the Court House
last night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The iron fences around the city
square and Court House, will be COM
pleted about the end of the week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Eighteen hogsheads of sugar, of
last years crop, was brought into Town
from Mr.. Harris place on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

MIR. Cullen started out his ice de-
livery wagon on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
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 ernptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.
The preliminary examination of
Claude Stewart and Thos. Gentry,
charged with the killing of James
Berry Johnson, and the wonnding of
+. NJ. Mitcham and James Richie, at
Hemp Hill, in this Parish, on April
goth, facts concerning which were
published in the DEMOCRAT at the
time, was had on Monday before
Judge Blackman and the accused
were allowed bail in the sum of three
hundred dollars each.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

The Alexandria Ice Factory has
been greatly improved in appearance
by having a nice coat Of paint put
on it.