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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
OLD LADY GOSSIP SAYS

That she is glad to have the opportu-
nity of congratnlating Mr.. Henry Geiger
for his brave rescue of Miss Cricket Levin
from death by drowning. It was noble,
if was heroic, it was like man.
That the Hook and Ladder Cos ball
was n complete success. The politeness
and urbanity of the members to their nu-
merous guests. 175, was refreshing to the
eve and heart. That the supper table
while being crowded to its capacity YET
was quiet and orderly beyond belief.
That it was all due to the coed manage
ment of the fire laddies that l25 persons
partook of an excellent supper Ill the ut
most good humor and behavior.
That the balI.wiIt be pleasant RENT
uiscence far many Il day to come, as the
remarkable anniversarial treat OF the
Hook and Ladder Co.
That one can surely gossip abont
facts unless it is desired to raise as
turbunce. when the imagination can easl-
" invent fbs ''ad lib"
That she would like to remind certain
neonje wanting TO get into print tha1
rood deal of this column is open for adj
Refreshments and other matter The rate
is somewhat excessive perhaps, but owing
70 demands tor space it is the best that
can be done. 1t is $40 per line, paid IL
advance.
That she has heard from her friend
John Ryan, that the Locompte ball wa:
another source of pleasure to sevefa
| Alexandrians who were present: 1t wa
we'll managed and well attended.
That she has heard of picnic Tor tn'
LIST of May, and that our brass band VII
be ready to furnish the music Tor the oc
casion. -, ,c.
She has heard 1t rumored that Mis-
Ada Hollingsworth, the charming ant
talented vocalist of Shreveport, Is con
templatinga visit to Alexandria.
THAT if she does come here grea
number of the aesthetic citizens VIII b
rendered extremely happy, Miss Holdings
worth hrving an enviable reputation as
sonGstress. Many will be deligh ted t
have the opportunity of hearing he
sweet voice, that's certain,
THAT the Town Talk and Hon: Ropt
Hunter have ''locked horns" SO t
sneak: that the public are waiting to sc
Mr.. Hunters reply. :
That everything is in readiness &c
the grand bali and supper of the Paclh
Fire Company, on next Tuesday night
That the Old Lady will be there to TAI t..
t notes, preparatory to writing the ana
nm in fine style.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
RAILROAD MEETING.
BABES BRIDGE. La. .

April s, 1890. !
At meeting of the property hold
ers of this place, to see what induce
ments could be offered, and also to
show their kind feeling toward the
Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Rail-
road, now nearing this place, Capt.
j. A. Calhoon was called upon to act
as Chairman and Mr.. G. J. DuFrocq
was requested to act as Secretary.
After few remarks by Mr.. Du.
Frocq showing the advantage to be
derived by railroad to this place,
especially having depot located
here, the following was subscribed in
case the said depot is placed here:
Three acres of land for depot
with right of way, also 10000 fee'
Of lumber.
Resolved, That copy of the pro
ceedings of this meeting be published
in the Alexandria papers, also tina
a copy be sent to Col. ]. R. Watkins
the President of the road.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned.
JAS. A. CALHooN,
CHAs. j. DCFRocQ, President.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
District Court.

On Tuesday, Of last week, Joseph
Reynolds, for carrying concealed wea
pons, plead guilty, aud was remauded
to Jail.
The following parties failed to APP
pear on their bonds: Ben Martin, as
sault and battery; John Williams, Jr
retailing liquor without license.
The following cases wero nolle pros
equied: Toad Phocniy, felonious as
sault; Toad Phoenix, assault and bat
terry. A number of cases were set
for trial.
In the case of the State VS.. Jos. w.
Holt, charged with shooting with in
tent to kill, was continued owing to
the absence of the Prosecuting attor-
ney, }. G. White.
On Wednesday several motions were
filed and exceptions heard in civil
cases, after which Court adjourned
until Friday.
On Saturday, in the civil case of
Mrs. Anna G.. Boyce VS.. Robt. Il. IT.
vine, the jury returned verdict in
favor of the defendant.
SECOND WEEK.
A. Fl. Butler, charged with the muir
der of B. NJ. Hayes, at Mooreland, on
January 10Th, 1890, was arraigned on
Monday, and plead not guilty, aud
asked to be tried by jury. His case
was fixed for trial for Monday, April
2lst.
The following cases were set for
trial yesterday: VIM. Hill, aggrava-
ted assault and concealed weapons,
VIM Henry, assault aud battery; Sam
Lane, wounding less than mayhem.
The following cases are set foI
trial to-day: W. X. Wilmington,
shooting with intent to murder; Jesse
; Mercer, assault and battery, Overton
Wells, felonlous assault, Sam Will
liams and Monet Hardison, gambling
on the public highway; S. l.. Yawn
concealed weapons.
The following parties under indict
? ment for ofenses named below, have
. fed from the Parish, having failed tt
answer at Court last week:
jerry Williams, John Law, Thos
: Mccormick, Chas. Tillman, job.
$ jackson, Manuel Fnqua, Jared Sui
: Ivan, for concealed weapons; Sam
: Williams, Jas. Netcer, assault an
: battery; Eli Perkins, manning an Ga
Thos. G. Mccormick, assault; Jane
Bahbin5ton, misprision of crime; Wu
E. Doyle, Denuis Hughes, Name
Fnqua, Kenneth Ray, larceny; Jon
;. Washington, murder; Chas. Collins
retailing liquor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
INTOLERANCE.
BOYCOTT AGAINST FREEDOM OF WORSHIP

In its last issue the Baptist Chronicle
published in Shreveport. says: The west
division of the district meeting OF the
North Louisiana Association convened at
Caney Creek Church, near Collinsbnrg,
La, on Saturday before the fifth Lords
day in March. The denunciation of the
Baptist Chronicle by the secular press clio
tied much discussion, and resulted in OF
fering the following resolutions by 7. d.
Bush, of Rocky Mount, which was adopt
ed by said body, there being only two
dissenting votes:
Whereas, The secular press, the New
Orleans STATES, Times Democrat, LOUISE
ANA DEMOCRAT, and Shreveport Times
and Caucasicn, have joined hearts aud
hands in trade of abuse against the
Baptist Chronicle; and
Whereas, The utterances of the BAPTIST
Chronicle against the faith and practice
of the Catholic Church are only repeti-
ten. in substance, of what every Baptist
and Protestant Journal has kept, more or
less, before the public during the past
century; and
Whereas, These secular papers have
left their proper sphere to busy them
selves in other mems matters, eXaggera
ting the ntterances and misrepresentins
the editor of the Baptist Chronicle, thus
prejudioing the public mind against tie
organ of Louisiana Baptists: therefore be ii
Resolved, By the ministers and mem
bers of the West division of the district
meeting of the North Louisiana Associa-
ton; that
1. We endorse the sentiments of the
editor of the Baptist Chronicle in his com
ment on B. Lear's article.
2. We pledge our hearty sympathy ant
earnest cooperation to our brother, the
editor of the Baptist Chronicle, and pur
pose standing by and npholding him as
long as he holds the truth.
We recommend that all Bapiists, Wit
are taking and supporting these secula
papers, that indulge SO freely in tn
abuse of our State organ, cease to TAX
them,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
SUCCESSION SALE.

State Of Louisiana-Parish of Rapides.
No. 537-In the matter of the Succession
of r NJ Dickens, deceased.
10y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
ID to pay debts, issued and to me direc-
ted in the above entitled and numbered
succession, will offer for sale at public
auction, at the Court House door, III the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day of MAY, 1880,
the following described property, to-wit !:
A certain tract of land situated in the
Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, be-
ing the wost half or southwest quarter OF
cection %, township 4, north range 2
east, containing 70 69-l00 acres, together
with the buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the benefit
of appraisement.
S. SCHMALINSKI,
Aprl 2-tds. Administrator.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
An anti-Lottery League was o.

An anti-Lottery League was Or
ganized at the Court house on Friday
night with the following officers:
Presidential. II. White.
lst Vice President. l.. Hooe,
2nd, Jas. O'Shee, 3rd, G. M. Carruth.
Recording Seeretary-D. 81. Mays.
Corresponding Secretary and Treas
urer, Jas. w. Bolton.
Committee on Resolntions-L L.
Hooe, j. W. Bolton. Jas. II. McGin
mis-, w. S. Miller, R. d. Solomon.
A meeting is called for tomorrow
night, at the Court house, of all voters
in the Parish, who are opposed to thu
Louisiana Lottery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

What will be known as the Boyce
Jockey Club, was organized last week,
with the following officers and Board
of Directors DIR. Il. l.. Luckett, pres
ident; Frank H. Neal, vice president;
G. H. Blanchard, Secretary.
Board of Directors j. w. Texada,
Jr., DR.. R. L. Luckett, T. II. Neal,
W. +. Texada, II. P. Luekett, Hemsn
Smith, John Randolph, j. d. John
ston, DR.. I. N. Brian, DR.. A. Patrick,
G. a. Blanchard. The race track
has been laid out, and the necessary
stables will shortly be pnt mp. The
track is oblong In shape and one-hall
mile in, \.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

The Police Jury, at it's session
last week, refused by vote of to 3,
to give $500 for the Alexandria High
School, which amount was needed to
continue the schools until June. For
such action they are not deserving Of
any praise, to say the least. This
will not stop the schools, however
saws President of the School Board
Jonas Rosenthal. They must and
shall be continued.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
G.. M. RADCLIFFE,
Secretary.
Ladies' Silk Mitts, latest style
and colors, at j. N. Laney's.

Many people neglect cold, thinking
it will 90 as it came. Frequently with
serious results, the cold of to-day may be
the pneumonia Of tomorrow. Nothing
will cure cough or cold SO 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 cough it is in
valuable. Mothers will be saved much
anxiety and loss of children by having
Davis Wild Cherry and Tar always OF
hand. Consumption has been cured many
times by its use. One dollar bottles hole
| two and a half times as much as 50c
bottle. For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

During recess of Board warrant
was issued in payment OF Evans
g. Towards bill for pipe. .....S-07 W
The following communication was
received, and after being read to the
Board, was, on motion, laid over for
future consideration:
To the Hon. Mayor and Councilman OF
the City of Alexandria, La:
Gentlemen - Having bnilt and MAIN
tanned the breakwater, at the upper land
ing, lat an expense of over $2O0,) which
is a part of the wharf and protection to
the front of the City, l respectfully re-
quest that he allowed pay for same ont
of the wharfage fund to be hereafter col
lected. will call your attention also to
the condition of the river bank Just above
said breakwater. 1t has commenced to
cave, and unless something Is dono to
protect it 1T is only a question OF time
when il will cut around the breakwater
and cause thousands of dollars of loss to
valuable property, which can he averted
for few hundred If taken in time.
am, very respectfully, yours,
S. CULLEN.
On motion the Mayor was author
lied to appoint committee to have
the floor of the engine room fixed, so
as to prevent the dust from injnring
TIM engine.
Messrs. Fl. S. Gossens and G A.
Staples, as u committee from the
Stonewall Hook and Ladder Co.,
came before the Board asking for caps
and belts for the company, aud on
motion the Council agreed to make
them un appropriation.
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet in regular session on Monday
May 5th, 1890, at 4 o'clock p. M
THOS. CRAWLEY,
G.. NJ. RADCLIFFE, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Judge Blackman and his wife
returned from North Louisiana on Sat
urday. The Judge expresses himself
as highly pleased with his visit, hav-
ing met with many of his old war
friends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

"A branch organization of the
Southern Home Building and Loan
Association of Atlanta, Ca, was or
ganized here on Saturday, with Julius
I. Ariail as president, L. j. Sullivan
secretary and treasurer, and ID. Il.
White attorney.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Handsomely furnished rooms with
hoard, at moderate prices, can be OBJ
tanned at Mrs. Smiths, at No. 2lS
St. Charles street, New Orleans. Re
ferences exchanged.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

-Messrs. George R. and VIM. z,
Marsh are engaged in putting up a
saw mill for Mr.. Monroe Nngent, near
the old Seminary grounds, a mile or
two North of Pineville.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Observation-Disclosures & We'll have
received lot of Straw Hats that had
been damaged in transit. Now Is
your time to secure a bargain in sum
mer head gear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Mr. L. L. Dulaney, a rising young
LAWYER of New Iberia, and who years
ago lived here, was in Alexandria this
week OH business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

The main aisle of the Courthouse
was thronged with witnesses who were
to 90 before the grand jury both on
Monday and yesterday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

This, the second week of Court,
will be the most important of the pre-
sent term, as many important criml-
nal cases are to be tried.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

We are pleased to see Mr.. John
Ferguson at his business post again.
For the past ten days he had been con-
fined to his room with sickness.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

MIR. D. S. Ferris has been appoin-
ted postmaster at Lamourie, vice B..
Meyer, removed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Judge Coco, of Avoyelles, was
in Alexandra the whole of last week,
presiding over the District Court. He
left for home on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

MORNING goods a specially at
Bauer & Wells. Fine black Lawns,
Satiues, Mulls, Henriettas and other
fabrics to select from.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

The congregation of Saint James
Episcopal Church held a meeting on
Monday evening, the 9TH inst, and
elected the following wardens and yes
trvmen: Henry St. John, Senior War
den; John M. Barrett, Junior Warden;
Vestrvmen, Geo. O. Watts, [. G. Mil
Ter, Ben Turner, w. W. Wilmington,
Jr., Jas. G White, James L. Flint.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Bauer & We'll are closing out an
excellent line of Satines at 10 cents a
yard. Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Miss Rosa Jacobs, of Opelousas,
after a pleasant stay in our Town Of
several weeks, returned home by train
on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Rapides-12th Judicial Dis
trict Court.

SrrccEss1oN OF J No. 553.
GERvA1s BAlLLlo Probate Docket.
WHEREAS VIM. L. BAILLlO, En-
w ecutor of the Succession OF Gervais
Balllio, deceased, has this day filed there
IN his first annual account-Notice is
hereby given to all whom it doth or may
concern that the same will be approved
and homolosated unless opposition is filed
thereto within the delay prescribed by
law.
By order of the Court.
[) Given under my hand and
IL. S. seal officially at Alexandria,
(~~) La, this April 9TH, A. D..
1890. C. L. RANSDELL,
Agril got. Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

u. N. Laney is selling at and be
low cost to close out all Of his ladies'
Jerseys. Come early and make yonr
selection while he has all of the sizes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Green
wood visited friends at Loyd's Bridge
on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
Town and Parish News.

-Children's Straw Hats worth %
cents are only 10 cents, at Bauer q
Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Miss Mollie Goulden, after spend
Ing a few days in our city, returned to
Fishville on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Straw Goods! Straw Goods =
Bauer & Wells assortment in this line
beats anything to be seen here. They
have the largest variety to select from
and are going for song. See their
25 cents article, the cheapest thing
ever offered.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Misses Aggie Clements and Bes-
sic Cluney, of our city, are visiting
friends in Abbeville, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
Sick Headache.

re co,rnlaint from which many suffer
and few are entirely free. It's cause
= ;ndioestion and a sluggish liver, the
I,ra for which is readily found i'll the
use of Ayers Pills.
I 81 have found that for sick headache,
oo,aad Inv disordered condition OF the
stomach, Ayers Pills are tie most re-
1;ahIe remedy. Samuel Z. Bradburn,
Worthington, Mass.
"After the use of Ayers fills for
many wears, in my practice and family,
am instjtied in saying that they are an
svceliept cathartic and iiveG nedIclnc-
s,'sfaiuiDr all the claims made Tor them"
w 4. WestfaII, NJ. d., V. p. Austin
Z n. ". Railway Co., B'rnet, Texas.
"Ayer's Pills are the best medicine
,rnwn to me for regulating the bowels,
md for all diseases caused by . dis,
"rJsred stomach and liver. l suffered
" ,nr over three years from headache, in
ri,estion. and constipation. l had no
cnngtite and was weak and nervous
Most of the time. BY using three boxes
81 AYERS Pills. and at the same time
tIeting myself, | was completely cured"
Philip Lockwood, Topeka, Kansas.
81 was troubled for years with indi-
cestion, constipation, and headache. A
isw boxes Of Ayers Pills, used in small
SaiIv doses, restored he to health.
They are prompt and effective. ~. Il.
Ctrnut. Meauville, Pa.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

u. N. Laney has in stock the pref
test assortment of laces and embroid-
cries in town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Alexandra, so We hear, is to have
another newspaper-an anti-lottery
one at that. We wonder if there isn't
little something else in this unex-
pected move besides the lottery
Stranger things have happened.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Bauer & Wells great sale of EN-
broideries, Flouuces and Laces still
continues. They have just received a
lot of 45-inch wide orientals and are
selling them at so cents yard. Call
and see them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
Address Circus gave two perfor

-Andress' Circus gave two perfor-
mances in our city on Wednesday last,
and was pronounced by all who atten-
ded. to he the best that has ever visi-
ted this section. The attendance at
the night performance was 1900 J..
Among the many features of the Cir
ems was the smallest horse on earth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

Straw Hats in the latest styles at
J. N. Laney's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

On motion warrants were ordered
issued in payment of the following
bills:
Thos. Crawley, salary March. $50 90
H. NJ. Huie, salary March ........ 30 90
Pacific Fire Co., Engineers salary 10 90
ary as Secretary. 25 90
G. NJ. Radcliffe, one barrel oil..... IS
DEMOCRAT, publishing proceed .
ings to April 1st.... rs %
Stonewall H. and l.. Co, Cnsto-
dams salary to April 1st........ II so
Henry NJ. HUE, incidental bill for
Feby and Masch. ............... % 20
TLos, Crawley, having work done
on culvert, hanling pipe, etc.. % %
Julins Levin, lumber. ............ 81 90
Dr.. R. L. Randolph, medical ser
vices on loot Rachal..... $50. 90
Jacob Geiger, medicine for loot =.
Racial. $50. .................. / 80
R. l.. Raxsdale. special police -. II 70
Tilman Berry, ditching. .......... 81 25
Henry Aikley, street work ....... 81 90
Sol Carnal. street work "a 30
VIM. Howard, STREET work. ....... % %
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16

The following races take place at
.Boyce, upper the auspices Of the B"yce
Jockey Club, on Saturday, April 26rh:
LIST. Trotting race, thoroughbreds,
mile heats, best 2 in 8; open to all.
Entrance fee $40. The following en-
tries have been made Joe Jones en-
tiers jim Crack; W. f. Texada enters
Watts colt; Major j. N. Ball enters
Warman.
Cd. Trotting race, for half bred
horses. Entrance fee $40. Open to
all Half mile heats, best 2 in 8.
The following entries have been made:
John Randolph enters Gray Buck;
Heman Smith enters Leila Dance;
Tom Murphy enters Minnie; DR.. Al
len Patrick enters Bagdad.
3rd. Running Race, half mile
dash. Entrance fee $25. Sweep
stake. The following entries have
been made; W. f. Terada entries
have been made: W. F. Texada en-
tiers Shoe Fly; S. R. Lee enters But
ton; Ed Dunn enters Chock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-04-16
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
April 9, 1890.

April ., lS9O.
The City Council met this day at l
O'Clock a. M. Present:
Present.
Tbos. Crawley, Mayor,
II. S. Gossens,
J. A. Johnston,
Joseph Fellows,
r. w. Bringhurst.
Absent-Jacob Irving.
The reading of the minutes was dis
pensed with.
The 1reasurer's report was read and
adopted, and showed balance on
hand of SPLITS.
The Collectors settlement showed
the following collections since the Sd
day of Mach
Wharfage for Feby. and March. $95 90
Taxes 1889 acknowledgements. 81 80
Licenses 100 w
Fines 81 90
Rents 1880
slO13 OF