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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-19

friendly, ceases to bore Clunie. Unfortun-
ately Clunie has but one vote in the commit
tee, fact which he himself undoubtedly
took in account before he entered into his
state of happy Immunity.
Mr.. Clunie, by. the way. always fayors
Maine public building bills more than any
Others less they be for California build
ings-for the reason that as a boy he lived in
Maine for a time. He was a poor boy then !;
but he has thriven on the Pacific coast, and
is said to be wealthy. He is a lawyer, and a
smart one. In California minor cannot
practice law; but this did not stand in the
way of young Clunie, who was ready to
practice when he was is or 10 years old. He
got the California legislature to take the
wholly exceptional step of decreeing him of
age; and now he says he is the only man in
California having two ages-one decreed to
him by Providence, and the other by the
California legislature.
Some people come up to Washington with
the idea that it is as easy to get public
building from Congress as it is to get a new
post office established in region where a
post Office is needed. A delegation came up
from Kentucky the other day to get a public
building for smart town in Congressman
McCreary's district. They went before the
committee, and of course were encouraged
by the sympathetic Clunie. They thought
they had their building sure; SO they told
Mr.. McCreary that they thought they would
run up to New York for few days until
their bill was passed, when they would take
a copy of it back to Kentucky with them.
The Congressman lifted his eyebrows a lit
tie and advised the delegation to see Chair
man Milliken, of the committee. They went
to Mr.. Milliken and confided in him their
plans for a visit to New York while their
bill was being passed. "Well," said Mr..
Milliken. 'chere is no objection If you wish
to make SO extensive a visit in New York"
"Do you think there will be delay?" asked
the spokesman.
There is liable to be-" replied Mr. Milli-
keL. "It took me three Congresses to get a
bill through for building at Augusta, Me-,
place some larger than your town"
The Kentuckians were thunderstruck, and
decided that they did not care to visit in
New York six years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-19
chEvALIERs OF PYIhIAs.
Supreme Deputy simonton on the
Purposes Of the Order.

The first public meeting of the Order of
Chevaliers of Pythias was held at Williams
Hall last evening. There was an entertain
ment, in which Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Flavan,
Master George Anderson, Mrs. Pine, Harry
A. Lamb, Miss Totten, Maud White, Alice
w. Lamb, Miss Hill. Master O'Brion and
Mrs. Blaisdell took part. An address was
then delivered by General A. H. Simonton,
Supreme Deputv of the Order
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
FOUND GUILTY.

This community will no doubt be
startled to learn of some of the mean
schemes to which merchants resort in
their endeavors to uttract the atten-
ton of tue public. We will say right
here that this is one of them. But we
want to get you to look in our direc-
ton, and we didn't know any better
way to do it than to start in by telling
you that we, too, we're guilty. We
propose to show you, commencing at
once, that we shall be found guilty OF
offering the good people of this coun-
try some of the most startling bar
gains in new styles of Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hats and Dress Goods ever
dreamed of by the most sanguine buy
er. We havn't any space here to tell
you how we can do it, or why we shall
do it, but ir you will call upon US any
time efter to-day we will show you
what lot of goods little cash will
buy at BAUER 4 Wells,
Front street, opposite Ferry Landing
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

The Colfaxites are having the
same trouble with prohibition that We
had number of years ago, and which
was principally the cause of its defeat
here in our midst. Says the Colfax
Chronicle Of Saturday:
Notwithstanding the prohibition ordi.
nance, it appears that any one can sell
whiskey in Colfax, and public sentiment
is at such low ebb that there is no fear
of punishment for violating the law Let
ms enforce the statue, or else repeal it and
have an end to the, farce. 1t is truly a
pitiable condition of affairs when citizens
and officials lend their aid and openly
wink at violations Of the law.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
ton IL, and the east half of south
oost onartar sent;Ou 81 and wast

tion IL, and the east half Of south
east quarter section n, and west
half Of southwest quarter section
26, township 5, north range
east, and the northeast quarter Of
section 2, townships 4, north range
8 east, valuation $l275 ........., 20 40
Jones g. Ellis-i0 acres land being
north east quarter Of south east
quarter section Is, I l south
range west, valuation $40. g.
Kahn, Leon-77 56-1OO acres land
being the east half Of south west
quarter, T6, N Il 4 west, yalua-
ton $50. Observation-Disclosures. %
Lamothe, Heirs-34 acres land on
Bayou Rapides, being an undivi-
ded interest in Lamothe estate,
valuation $35.. .................... Sc
Mills, N J-13Gt acres land, being
nwqr Of n or, and Q half of
neqr, aud " or sec II, and
swq qr, and Q Or Of or end
seqr, sec IL, L 2 n 4 ", valua-
tiOn $l4O. ................... "a
Randolph, Mrs M-SO acres land,
being Or of or, sec II, and
seqr of 3 or, sec l, township |,
south range west, valuation $50 ! q
Ritter, Wm-l4O acres liuU III ScC-
tions 20 and %, township2, north
range 4 west. valuation $3.50. go. 4 &C
Scott, T-l6OA acres land, being
the west half of s or and o /
of 8 " Or, sec I l, south rangel
west. valuation $780,. 2 sc
Setter Jeter-l55 acres land, being
south east quarter section 81, L
north range west, valuation
................... II
Shook, Mrs Mary-Lots Is and II
ON Lienster Avenue, Boyce, valu-
alton 500. u
Weems, Heirs Of-89 acres swamp
land, bounded north and west by
JB Reeves.
40 acres pine land near old Cocka-
fair place, boundaries unknown,
valuation $l3O .................. o.
Williams, Est Wm-40 acres pine
land, being the southwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter section
| II, township 5, north range
east, valuation $40 0.............. g.
Williams, Robert-80 acres Of land,
being west half of northwest quar-
ter section %, township 5, north
range west, valuation $780,. l 2
d. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex x-officio Tax Collector, Pa1
ish of Rapides, La.
Jan. Is, l890-2t.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

Our Town boasts of many enter
prises, many industries that are daily
growing to mammoth proportions
many live business firms, in fact all
the adjuncts that 60 to make up real
live place, ETC., and we are proud Of
them; but Of the heartless creature
who calls himself a citizen, and who
one day a few weeks ago refused tc
contribute a small pittance for the
purpose of burying little dead child
and that, too, in an insulting way
using the toughest terms, we do moi
like to boast, but at whose conduct We
hang our head in shame. 1t is useless
to give bis name, the community
knows him by his ear marks.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
The Central Louisiana High School
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. 20, 1890.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT

Jan. 20, 1890. !
EDITOR DEMOCRAT
Our people in central Louisiana are
manifesting great interest just now III
educational matters. The Central Lou
sana High School is progressing nicely,
with ITO pupils present for tho third
week. 1t is the purpose of the Trustees
Of this Institution to make 1t first-class IN
management and work done, etc. The
Institution is intended to supply long.
felt need among our people in central
Louisiana, located in the Parishes of Rap
ides, Avoyelles, Grant, Winn, Natch'to-
ches, Vernon, St. Landry and Catahoula.
By patronizing this school they can save
money and at the same time their chill
dren will receive equally as good instruc-
tion as if they were sent to school IN New
Orleans. Our faculty is tirst-class. The
Trustee Board is really glad to have been
able to secure the services of so worthy q
faculty. Prof. Warner A. Wright, Prin'
cipaI, recently from Leland University,
New Orleans, has been teaching in the
public schools of the State for five years,
and with tirst-grade certificates. He
taught the village school at Farmerville,
Union Parish, La, three years; Natchito
ches one year; Tangipahoa one year. Oul
assistants are Mrs. V. L. Robinson and
Mr.. Chas. w. Foster. Mrs. Robinson has
taught in this and Avoyelles Parish fol
several years in the public schools will
second grade certificates. MIR. Foster II
recently from school. He has taught IL
several of the public schools Of the Stat<
in Catahoula and Terrebonne Parishes
with second d-grade certificates. Parent'
who desire to send their children to schoo
will do we'll to correspond with Prof
Wright or Rev. Israel Thomas, and ge
our terms before sending elsewhere. Th'
Trustee Board of this Institution is com
posed of such citizens of this and adjoin
ng Parishes as are determined to max
aHis enterprise complete success. Tn
ssiou will continue to 1st Of June, 1S9O
Respectfully,
H. B. N. BROWN,
Vicc-President Board Of Trustees
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

Mr. Henry w. Allen, represent
ing the Century Company, called to
see the DEMOCRAT on Saturday. We
enjoyed his visit very much. We
found him most fluent and pleasant
talker, and what is the best of it he is
perfectly charmed with our section of
country. He does not understand
why We are SO far in the background,
so to speak. With our advantages
and a little get up, he thinks, we
ought to 90 up, up, up.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
Manager of the Alexandra ope

Manager of the Alexandria opera
house, Ariail, has just purchased a
fine upright Mathushek piano, which
will take the place OF the one now in
use. Mr.. Ariail will also shortly ad'
vertise for 400 chairs for the opera
house, and he is thinking of putting
up q gallery in the hall. If these i'm
provements are made, our amusement
hall will be both comfortable and
commodious. Mr.. Ariail is entitled to
praise for this move in the right di'
rection.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

Since the above was in type we
have talked with number of promi.
nent people who live in the vicinity
of where the act was committed, and
we find the sentiment strongly against
Butler.
Hayes was buried in the Episco'
pal Cemetery, close to his brother
Tom, and bis grandfather, ex.Gov
Moore. Rev. Dumas, of the Catholic
Church, offlciated at the services at
the grave.
Justice of the Peace Wilmington
ohiciated at tho Coroner's inquest ove'
tue body of Hayes. A number o1
witnesses were examined.
-Batler rested very we'll Monday
night. His condition yesterday morn
ing was much better than the day
previous.
-Messrs. Robt. P. and Edwin G
Hunter have been retained as counse
for Butler.
Reports differ as to what Butle
said when he met Hayes on the gal
lery and commenced firing. One i
that he said to Hayes, "Why did yo'
move that furniture" Another is tha
he used vile epitbet and then fred
Nearly every plantation hand
both male and female, on the Moore
land place, attended Hayes funeral
They came following the remains il
cane wagons.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

To those who are inclined to lay
blame on Assessor Haworth for the
manner of assessments in general, We
would say in all candor that they are
on the wrong track. Under the law
it is made his bonnden duty to assess
all property at its cash valuation.-
The Police Jury as Board of Re-
viewers, very often change assess
ments, which causes SO much "kick
ing" by the dear people. If any body
is to be censured, Assessor Hawortt
will not come in for any share of it
He has alwaye done his duty we'll
he will continue to act in that line
aud that, too, in close conformity tt
law.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Mr.. Bertrand We'll has purchased
the Louis Armstead tract of land near
town, 81 acres, paying therefor 1905.
Mr.. Jos. Aerkter purchased from
Mr.. VIM. Harris last week, 800 acres
of land on Red river, S miles below
town, for $4,000.
The Gibson property, on the corner
of Third and Jackson streets, has
changed hands. Mr.. Jos. Sterkx, Jr.,
has purchased it for $1,000.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

--Anteno O'Quano, one of the old
dest, if not the oldest colored resident
in Rapides, died in Alexandria on
Monday morning and was buried yes
terday afternoon. Deceased was
native of Africa, and has resided here
since he was six years old, AT the
time of his death he was about SO
years of age. Old Anteno was well
and favorably known by both the
white and colored people here and his
death is universally regretted.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

On Sunday afternoon, at the T.
and P. depot here, j. w. Odum, a
white man, shot colored boy named
Eppy Thompson with pistol. The
wound, near the bladder, is not at
dangerous as at first thought The
boy may get we'll. Accounts differ as
to the cause of the dif6culty-some
say it was accidental, others that il
was intentional, and without justi
fcation.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

ATTENTION PLANTERS. - Unless
you have seen the Improved Six-sho-
vel Fremont Cultivator work in the
field you cannot appreciate its value.
We do not ask you to take any risks,
nor to experiment with an implement
that is not an assured success. Our
cultivator is capable of thoroughly
working from 60 to 100 acres, and
even with our system of labor here in
Louisiana is safe to depend upon AZ
acres to the hand, where the improved
Fremont Cultivator is used. We have
anticipated heavy demand and will
endeavor to be prepared to supply the
same. Wait for prices and catalogue
CARRUTH & MAYS,
Agents for Louisiana-Depot at Alex
andria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

DIR. w. W. Ashton has decided,
says the Shreveport Times, to remove
to Alexandria, La, to practice his
profession. The loss of Dr.. Ashton
in medical and society circles will be
greatly felt. Shreveport can i'll af.
ford to lose DR.. Ashton and family.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
~AsNA~s~

Mr.. Leon Weinburg, and his
bride of but few days, arrived here
on the Morgan train on Monday eve.
ming. They have taken up their resi-
dence in Mrs. Ashley's house, opposite
Mr.. Julius Levin's.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

sell property to satisfy the same intel
and all costs as required by law:
Anderson, Mrs. Mary-Lots 16 and
II. square %, Boyce, valuation,
Arcenaux, Widow J P-sO acres of
pine land, being east half, of
south west quarter, section 28,
township 8, north range 2 east,
valuation $50. l
Baggett, VIM M-135 acres of pine
land, fractional part section "a,
township 4; north range west,
valuation $l65. 5................... =
Baham, Huchez-40 acres laud ON
Caleasieu river, Calcasieu ward,
valuation $120. ............. !
Bernhard, George-80 acres land
on Bayou Castor, adjoining d
Knight, Sr, valuation $50 1000.
Brodley, Est Jas E-153 acres land,
being the north west quarter,
section 81, It's 2 east, valu-
alton $50; taxes 1885, 1851 ,
1888, 1889. :
Brown, j A-75 35-1OO acres land,
being the N w quarter of the S w
quarter, and the S w quarter Of
NV quarter, sec 26, T4NR 2 east,
valuation $75..
Clarke, Samuel-325 acres land in
sections 80 and 81, T 2, N range
west, valuation 1925.
Crissey, S L-6Q8 acres land, being
the west half Of section 18, north
| east quarter section IL, west half
south east quarter, section 18, n
auarter of N E quarter, SEQ 18,
rs, N X 3 west, valuation$61O...
Dufield, Heirs Of Wm-House and
lot in Cheneyville, fronting on
Front street, i'll rear by Second
street, above by side street, be-
low by Jas. Brown, valuation $50
Ellis, w T-158 acres land, being
the east half of north west quar-
ter, and the south half of north
east quarter, section 2, I l, south
range west, valuation $780,.
Harmon, Henry sc acres land, be-
ing lot 3 or fractional part offs W
quarter section 35, township 8,
mrs east, valuation So. 0.........
Havens, H A-4O acres land, being
the NV quarter Of s-w quarter
sec ii, township !. south range l
west, valuation $40.
Hazleton, w W-158 acres land, be-
ing the west half of southeast
quarter, and east half of south
west quarter, section 2, township
l, south range I vest valua-
tion $3.50. ......
Heller, Heirs of-8O acres of land
on Castor creek, Cotile ward,
valuation $50 ..."......:....
, Heming, S-16l acres land, being
> northeast quarter of section II,
township l, south range west,
| valuation $165.
, Hodge, Heirs Of A-1276 acres of
!, land, being the east half of SEC
> ton 20, and southwest quarter of
. section %, and lots l and 2, Sec
| tion q, and the cast half Of sec
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

Tomorrow evening, at the Ex-
change Hall, what promiss to be the
grandest social event in the history OF
our Parish, viz: the Grand Ball, takes
place. The young ladies at the head
of it have done all in their power to
make it success. We return thanks
for an invitation to attend.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

The Texas and Pacifid Railway
Company will sell excursion tickets to
New Orleans, February l4:h, 18th and
10th, good until February 2lst, for re-
turn passage, at one fare for the round
srip,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

-FoR over fifty years DR.. Davis Com
pound Syrup of Wild Cherry and Tar has
cured coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis,
throat and lung affections. It is the reg
ular prescription Of a physician of exten-
sive practice, who, after prescribing it
for twenty years was induced by the graf
flying results to make it proprietary
medicine. Davis Wild Cherry and Tar
soon became known as the best remedy
for all throat and lung troubles. Why !
Bocanse it has merit and will cure. A. c.
Haflefnger, Philadelphia, says: :"! know
man suffering with his lungs who was
in the hospital year without benefit.
induced him to take Davis Wild Cherry
aud Tar, and to-day he Is we'll. l know
it saved his life" Try it.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
H.B. N. BROWN,
yicc-President Board Of Trustees.

Invitations are out for the mar
, Mr.. j. NJ. Wilson, of the firm
YIN. Hill & Co., cotton buyers
, and Miss Mary Lee, daughter of
nd Mrs. Ben Cooper, Of Bayou
'ss, and which is to take place
residence of the brides parents
1t Wednesday. Rev. B. F..
IS to oficiate.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

The criminal docket Of the Dis
srict Court, ordinary term, ~hich was
finished last Friday, shows that %
cases were disposed of, viz: Is con-
victions, S acquittals, and 3 nolled.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

The Tom Sawyer Theatrical
Troupe performed at the opera house
last night to good crowd. The com
pany is a good one, and deserve pat
ronage.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

MIR. S. Plnsns, of Coushatta, was
in Alexandria on Saturday. His
many friends here, the writer among
them, were pleased to meet and greet
him.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
Alexandra, Jan. 4, 1890.

Mr.. John We'll has just received
two car loads of Western mules, good
for either cotton or sugar farms, and
now offers them for sale, at his lot in
Alexandra, at the lowest rock bottom
prices for cash.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

Hrs. Elizabeth Butler, wife of R.
O. Butler, died at her residence on
Bavou Clear, 10 this Parish, on We'd
nesday last, ! /. 18th.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Jan. l, 1889. !
The partnership heretofore existing
between julius Levin and Adolph Rose
dale, under the style Of A. Roselale e.
Company, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Adolph Rosedale assumes the
assets and liabilities of the firm, and will
settle all claims against it, and will con.
tiuue the business nnder the name and
style of Adolph Rosedale, for mis- own ac-
count, JULIUS LEVIN,
ADOLPH ROSEDALE.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
Bald Knobbers Testify.

It. Sharp, McCrory, Ark, writes: I
naisold e. c. c. Certain Chill Cure to
hureps of employees on the Memphis
and'ald Knob Railroad, and l don't
knos1t Il failure to cure.
Rs Sold and guaranteed by Jacob
Gsige
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

-Messrs. Vim. Polk, Sr., VIM
Polk, Jr., D. s. Ferris, of Lamourie,
+. S. Meeker, E. Y. Weems, Of Le'
comte. we're in Town on Manday.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
ANOTHER HOMICIDE.
4. H. BUTLER SHOOTS AND KILLS
BERNARD n. HAYES.

At Mooreland, in this Parish, on
Sunday evening, about 6 o'clock, A.
H. Butler shot and killed B. NJ. Hayes
the weapon used being revolver.
The wounds inflicted, five in nun
Der, were in the left side, left arm, side
of the face, through the stomach and
through the body, from side to side.
The particulars of this unfortunate
occurrence, as We learn them, are as
follows:
Hayes, on the evening in question,
had prepared room for the reception
of Mr.. Ken Carnal, his overseer, and
was expecting him in short time on
the Morgan train. He, Hayes, had
been to the room and lighted lamp,
and had come out on the gallery, with
the remainder of the burning match in
his hand. Here it was be was met
by Butler and asked "why he had in
suited his wife," Hayes replying that
he had not done so. No sooner were
the words spoken than Butler com.
menced firing on Hayes.
1t seems misunderstanding, con.
cerning the furniture placed in the
room referred to, had already taken
place between Mr.. Hayes and Mrs.
Butler.
Hayes only lived abont one
hour after he was shot, He died
asserting that Le had been shot for
nothing, and he prayed fervently dur.
ing his last moments.
Hayes aud Butler we're related
Hayes grandfather, exGov. Thos. O.
Moore, and Buffers father, were cous.
ins; Butler was also married to Hayes
half sister, Miss Hyams.
No reason is given for the rash act
except as stated above, only that But
Ter in crazy mooo and without act
ing sensibly, had killed Hayes, biz
best friend and kinsman.
1t will be remembered that Butler
only few weeks ago, was brought tc
Alexandria to receive medical atten
ton, as he was suffering from an at
tack of Bright's disease, and at times
his mind was wholly deranged.
Butler was brought here and is now
IN Jail.
Hayes was thirty years Of age; hat
only married few years ago . Mis-
Baillio, a granddaughter of the lat
Judge Gervais Baillio, and had ont
child, a baby boy. He was univer
sally esteemed.
His remains were brought here OF
Monday afternoon and inferred in th'
Pineville cemetery. His funeral wa
largely attended.
The deed is greatly deplored b.
friends and relatives on both sides.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22
IT'S A MIGHTY COLD DAY
In January when Pe-ru-na fails to

In January when Pe-ru.na fails to
keep you warm. When the buster
ing blasts of Winter euvelop your
body in their icy embrace, aud seen to
freeze your very marrow; when yoa
shiver and shake with the cold chills
that creep over you aud pierce you to
the very bone; then it is that you will
find, if you try it, that there is moth
ing SO comfortably warming and so
mildly invigorating as this same Pc
runa. Sending genial glow through
your chilled system, it will Start your
blood a.coursing through your veins,
put new life and vigor into you, and
make you feel altogether like new
man. The effect of Pe.ru-na in this
respect is wonderful, and is manifest
ed by no other medicine. AS a sto-
mach medicine and tonic it has no
equal; and needs only to be tried to
prove its efficiency. For record Of
what Pe.ru-na can do for ills peculiar
to ladies, send for DR.. Hartman's ellis
of Life" sent free by the Peruna Med
icine Co., Columbus, 0. TO keep the
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels regulated
Man-a-lin should be taken at the same
time. ST a bottle.
SPECIAL NOTICE. - For sale or
rent: The Crouch plantation on Ba-
you Boueff, near Loyd's Bridge, con-
tanning about 700 acres of land, with
good cabins and outhouscs. Will be
sold cheaper rented for term of
one or more years, on most reasonable
terms. Possession given at once.
Apply to MRS. SARAH GEHR,
or BAUER & We'll,
Alexandria, La.
FoR RENT.-The store and dwell.
ling house, lately occupied by John
B. Gibson, on the corner of Third
and Jackson streets. Possession Civ.
en- January 1st, 1890. The building
is in good repair and has all necessary
conveniences. Apply to
Mrs. SARAH GEHR,
Alexandria, La
Go to Bauer & We'll for genuine
bargains.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-01-22

The civil case of Edwards 4
Haub.maD vs. D. S. Ferris, was COM
menced in the District Court Monday.
1t will very tte'Y last all week.