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The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
Alexandria Athletic Club.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
Sept. Is, 1890. J

Sept. Is, 1890.
A meeting was held at the. City
Hall, this night, by the young men of
the City, for the purpose of organizing
an Athletic Association.
The meeting was called to order by
DR.. M. r. Fisher, who was unani-
mously elected President.
On taking the chair the president
thanked the body for the honor and
expressed in few words the object of
the meeting.
The body then went into an cleo
ton of officers, watch resulted as fol-
lows:
DR.. NJ. R. Fisher, President "A. P.
Williams, Secty; j. B. Ducois, Vice
Presidenr; Albert Bringhurst, Treas
urer.
The following Executive Commit
mittee was appointed G. A. Eastman,
L. Wagnor, S. Gugenheim, II. Gel
ger, L. Girard.
Committee on Constitution and By.
Laws-Johu G. Ryan, A. j. Cam.
mack, George Bnuer, A. Rosednle
l.. L. Hooe.
Tie President and Vice President
were made .er-officio members, of al
committees.
All the officers were elected withon
opposition.
The regular meetings shall taxi
place on Taesday night of every week
at s o'clock, at the City Hall.
at the next. meeting all young mel
ol Tue City are requested to attend g
business Of importance will be trans
acted.
The DEMOCRAT, To,vn Talk an
Daay Times were requested to publis
.he proceedings of this meeting.
s..-. DIR. NJ. h. FISHER, :
A, + WILLIAMS, Presideu
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

PERSON John A. Williams
is in New Orleans.
Mrs. V. Biossat has gone to Shreve-
port on visit to relatives
Miss Annie Cullen will attend the
Kate Page Nelson Academy at shreve-
port this season.
Mr.. Nacheim We'll of Dallas, Tex,
was in Alexandra this week on a
visit. He's fine young fellow.
Col. Wheelock and Capts. Green
and Brogan, of New Orleans, were
here on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Jonas Rosenthal left yesterday
on business trip to New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
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Overcoats and Trousers, and at prices
that will not sink your purses in the
slough of despond. We know that our
enterplising competitors are offering
goods Remarkably cheap"-but we mod.
estly suggest that we can 60 them severai
better in tho way of LOW PRICES tor
reliable goods, and also state that IN our
Mammoth Clothing Department, which is
the largest single salesroom i'll the city,
we display the grandest stock of Stylish
and Seasonable Suits and Single Gar.
ments for
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
Now that several oJ the enter

Now that several oy the enter
prises, recently put on foot here, are
to be started, and where large force
of labor will be necessarily required,
a first-class opportunity is given the
numerous loafers and hangers-on about
this burg to show their manhood and
90 to work. If they can drive a team,
decorate wheelbarrow or WELD an
ak with any grace at all, the most op-
portune period of their career has at
| last "arrove." Pitch in, boysl
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

"A party siguiug the name of W.
M. Hammond, and hailing from San
Antonio, Texas, and claiming to rep
resent piano house in Houston, was
in Alexandria short while back and
jumped his board bill at the Ez-
ebanpe Hotel. The amount lost by
the eentlemsn's sudden exit was only
a.. He should be spotted.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
The Hop in Pineyille.

Like some enchanting vision, last
Wednesday nights spectacle, at the
residence of Mr.. Robt. Aaron fingers
in the memory a picture of the gayest
colors, and fairy like groupings, at the
bidding as it were of the enchanter's
wand, out of every days care and per-
plexity, ,hrong of Pineville's most
beautiful daughters aud gallant young
men assembled to whirl away the
feeting hours in the mazy dance.
Long before $3.50 p. nj. the sounds
of the violin accompanied by the pia-
no could be heard, and upon the arri-
val of the DEMOCRATS reporter at the
residence of his generous sfriend, a
scene we'll calculated to remind him
of times long gone by and forgotten
greeted his eyes, for in the large and
beautiful parlor illuminated, as it were,
by electric lights, were the fairy-like
forms tripping away in the beautiful
waltz, while their faces fully told that
their hearts were light and gay, free
from the adversities of this life, and
with their merry laughter all was nat
urally compelled to be one of mlrth
and happiness.
At about II o'clock refreshments
were served, of which all did ample
Justice, aud this reporter here desires
to return his thanks to one of the fair
waters for a reserved piece of cake.
Several very sweet songs were sung
by the young ladies, which were high
ly appreciated, as we'll as the one that
0 was sung by that popular young gen,
tleman, who by the way is a universal
favorite with the fair sex on this side
of the river, Mr.. P. j. Jordan, which
h certainly was one of the richest treats
of the evening.
'Tis midnight and warning notes O.
the hour are heard ringing the ap
proach of another day, the revelry il
at its highest, and as we look at th'
merry dancers we notice the following
who were present, and added thel
share to the enjoyment of this occa
l. sion: Misses Milhas, Ball, Cazabat
Burgess, Keator, Phelps, Hopkins
Lawrence, Barrett's Hardtner, Wells
B Walker, Houston, Berger, and severa
y others whose names we failed to gel
The gents who did so much to max
the time pass so pleasantly away
were Messrs. Turner, Hardtner, Arm
IS strong, David, Balls, Buddenbroct
Spreigel, Jordan, Hackenyos, Lein
bach, Keator, Harris and a host
v. others.
The hours have fled by as if o
magic wings, and now the time h'
arrived when "Good-bye" is to be sal
and with feelings of regret we leav
as it we're, this enchanted bower, ar
D silently wend our way homeward
there to perhaps dream over the g.
festivities that have just ended, al
which will live in memory for years
F come as the brightest epoch OF o
lives.
re. To Mr.. Aaron and his amiable lad
the DEMOCRATS representative is u
der many obligations for the ma
acts of courtesies that were extend
to him during the evening, as we'll
!; the invitation /; our reporter also
~ turns thanks to the members OF the
yitation committee for courtesies.
KIP.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

District No. 1-Alexandria High School,
white, w J Calvit, Principals; A w Par
lee, Mrs Z N Matthews, Mrs A F Grayson
md Miss Eloise Baynard, Alexandris,
,ol., f L Porter, Mrs. Sarah Lafargne.
Tramway, white, Miss Ada Waters.
DR.. Compton, white, Miss Alice Wynn.
Moore, white, Miss Woods.
Echo, white, - Charles
Flowerton, c, J. B. Lafargue.
VIM Harris, C, w Tarver.
Burnt Down, c, John 2 Kelso.
Lecomte, c, John Lea.
Bayou Clear No. 1, W, Miss Birdie
BAYOU Clear No. 2, W, Mrs Fannie Neal.
Lamourie, W, John P McGee.
Lecomte, W, Mrs. Alexander.
District No. 2-Brashear's, W. Joseph
Robert.
Rapides, w, Mrs A A Miller.
Eden, W, Mfs V A Crawford.
Boyce, W, j w Gordon.
l ena, W, Miss Lizzie Sorrelle.
Bay Spring, W, to be appointed.
Edward, W, Fl P Grubb.
Red Store, w, Mrs N A James.
Campbell Creek, W, B NJ Terkell.
WE Taylor, w, to be appointed.
Rapides Station, W, Mrs Rosa Parkham.
Boyce, C, Israel Smith.
Evening Star, G, H C Robinson.
Morning Star, c, J w Gaines.
District No. 3-Cheneyville, W, D B
schowalter, Principal; Mrs Virginia La.
banne, Assistant.
Meeker, W, Mrs SmallwOod.
Lloyd, W, Miss Rosa Murphy.
Cedar Grove, W, Miss Kate Owen.
Cheneyyille, C, c Carter Raymond, Mrs
l. NJ Smith, resigned.
Bonneville, C, johanna Sewell.
Lloyd, C, Alex Edwa.
District No. 4-Hineston, W, AID Shaw.
Chevallier, w, J w Britt.
Elmer, W, WIN Orr.
Marler, W, to be appointed.
Nichols, W, D B Robert.
Ten Mile, w, to be appointed.
Cherrywinchie, W, w r Hargrove.
| Mercer, W, to be appointed.
District No. 5-New Hope, W, Mrs u
Hickman.
Bells, W, Miss Marielou Allen.
Centennial, w, to be appointed.
China Grove, c, Bowman johnson.
District No. 6-Plneville, W, DR. I
| Wesny. Principal; Mrs L Armstrong.
! PLiladelphia, W, Miss Eloise Daigre
i Slash Bayou, W, w II Hill.
! scruggs, W, J E Boreland;;
| Wise, W. James Oscar Eel.
Hickory Grove, w, j G Price.
Big Island, w, to be appointed.
Pineville, c, Mrs NJ M Clark.
District No. 7-Smith's Mill, W, Mis-
Lavinia Fuller.
Camp Ground, W, NJ T Erwin.
Spring Hill, W, Miss Cora Long.
Dabney, W, Miss Pinkie Britt. 80.
Melder, W, Edwin Orr, i'll place OF MIS-
Grayson. ~
Walnut Grove, W, Miss Anna Erwin
Babb's Rridge, W, Miss Bessie Erwin
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
M.pp1.cE BELLs.-In Opelousas

MARRIAGE BELLs.-In Opelousas
today, at 70 M, Mr.. NJ. G. Moseley,
a lawyer of this city, will lead to the
matrimonial altar Miss Pearl Boagni,
of Opelousas, daughter of DR.. Vincent
Boaeni, of that place. The ceremony
will be conducted by the Rev. Father
Dubourg. The bridal pair will spend
a short honeymoon in the Crescent
City.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

The Hebrews of Alexandria cele-
,,oted the Feast of Rosh Hashano in
a becoming manner on Monday,
a,ho;r ulaces of business remained
closed. and services were held in the
Synagogue.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
IonjSiana Democrat.
Town and Parish News.
The public schools throughout
a. ,srish opened on Monday.

A car load of Bagging, and lies
80, ,eceived by Jonas Hitler, Front
!aSs y.rsst which he intends closing out at
.be loWest rates.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

Next Wednesday, Sept. gath, the
Feast of Yom Kippur, DAY of Atone
ment) the places of business OF the
% Hebrews of Alexandria will remain
closed. by orner y, p.o,,.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

The Soap Bubble Co., and Billy
xa,sand,s Minstrels have secured
A ao,es at the Alexandra Opera Honse
aa.'s .his season. They are both first class
companies.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
49,. uou,.on contro1

Work on the Houston, Central
Arkansas & Northern Railroad has
m commenced here, on this end. About
400 men and $50 teams started IN on
Monday, near the upper Falls, where,
IN all likelihood the bridge crossing
,be river is to be located.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

Ladies', have You examined tho
aLady Baltimore" brand of shoes for
sale by Joseph Levin9 If not it will
we'll repay you to do SO, and you will
fiud them the neatest, most comtorta-
bic and cheapest shoe, considering
oaality, in this market.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
Or. n. r. fisher,
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Office and Dental Parlors IN Osborn
Hotel, Second Floor,

ALEXANDRIA.
r HAVE RECENTLY FITTED UP IN
l. the best manner two dental parlors,
one of which is for the use of white and
the other for col0red citizens. In select
ing my furniture and fixtures l have
tried to purchase the best and am pre-
pared to do all kind of dental work
promptly, in the highest professional
manner, and at reasonable rates. / am
prepared, with the use of gas, to extract
teeth without pain. My gas apparatus is
the best manufactured, the same as that
used by the lurgest dental establishments
in the Union. Do not think of going to
New Orleans or elsewhere to have dental
work done, when yuu can receive as
good service at home. am fully pre-
pared to do Crown and Bridge work.
This is a method by which teeth may be
saved after the crowns are too far decay
ed to fill. Persons living in the country
will please notify me before coming to
| have work done, so arrangements can be
made to attend to them upon arrival.
w Office hours from 8 a. N. to 6 p. m.
The patronage of the public is respect
fully solicited
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRA, La,

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Sept. l2, 1890.
The City Council met this day at 10
o'clock a. IN. Present:
Thos. Crawley, Mayor.
j. A. Johnston,
Jacob Irving,
R. W. Bringhurst.
Absent-H. S. Gossens,
Jos. Fellows.
Mr.. Fishback then submitted pro-
position to erect an Electric Light
Plant; provided the Town would take
ten or more lights, for which they
would be exacted to pay at the rate OF
$40 per light per month.
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet at o'clock p. m.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
G.. M. RADCLIFFE,
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17

At 4 o'clock the meeting was called
to order with the Mayor and the above
Councilmen present, and on motion
it was
Resolved, That the above PROPOSE.
ton be postponed until the Council
could obtain more information on the
cost, etc, of electric lighting.
Mr.. Fishback then proposed to fur
nish twelve lights at the rate Of SO
per light.
On motion the Board then ad.
journed.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
G.. NJ. RADCLIFFE, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17


Special rates arranged with agents.
r AGENTS WANTED in every Town
and City in United States and British
America.
The payment of prizes is guaranteed by
a special deposit Of five hundred Thousand
dollars $500 ,C0O) with the State Govern
ment, and approved by Jesus Arechlga,
Governor.
Drawings under the personal superyis-
ion Of Lie. Hcrminio Arteaga, who is ap-
pointed by the Government as Intervention.
81 CERTIFY that with the State Treasu-
rer all necessary guarantees are deposited
assuring full payment Of all prizes OF TINS
drawing. HERMlNlo ARiEAGA, =,
InterventOr."
IMPORTANT.
Remittances must be either by New
York Draft, Express or Registered Letter.
American money. Collections can be
made by Express Companies or Banks
Ticket sent direct to management will DC
paid by drafts on New York, Montreal
St. Paul, Chicago, San Francisco or City
of Mexico. For further information ad
dress JUAN PIEDAD, Manager,
A partado 43. Zacatecas, Mexico
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LIST

OF SCHOOLS IN RAPIDEs PARISH AND THE
TEACHERS APPOINTED.
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The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-09-17
1OO. 900 Tickets at $40; Halves, S.; Tenths,
ST.; American Currency.

Club rates, Tickets for $50.
Special rates arranged with agents.
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THE WOMEN'S HUNT.
Females Put On Mems Clothes in Order
to Drive Away Evil Spirits.

Females Put On Mems Clothes in Order
to Drive Away Evil Spirits.
very curious custom is that called
the women's nunt, which prevails among
some of the aboriginal tribes of Chota
Nagpore, India. 1t is observed when
ever any calamity falls upon the com
munity-such as, perhaps, visitation
of cholera.
The women put on mems clothes, take
up arms and go a-hunting-not in the
jungles, but in the nearest village east
of them. They chase pigs and fowls,
take as their own every thing they kill
and levy blackmail from the heads OF
the villages for the purchase of liquor,
or else they allow themselves TO be
bought off for small sum of money and
a pig. Toward evening the hunting
party retire to a stream, cook and eat
their meal, drink their liquor and then
return home, having acquitted them
selves during the day in thoroughly
masculine and boisterous manner.
Then the village that has been visited
goes on a similar excursion 10 the vii
lage east of il, and SO on to the eastern
border of the district BY this series CT
excursions it is supposed that the evil
spirit is safely conducted out Of the dis
trict without offending its dignity
CAlcago Times rs<~----,ss.s1
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II
countenance plainly told him that her heart
was his for all time. He stopped and kissed
her fervently as she looked up
Father has insulted you, Arthur and i
hate him." and the tones expressed an en-
nifty that even the words could not convey.
Miriam, dearest, don't say that" SAID
Arthur, holding out his hands entreating-
ly, but she only clenched one jeweled hand
nervously and answered: Il must"
Then she turned away from him and
walked to the narrow paned hall windows
and looked out She was trying 10 calm the
tumult in her proud soul. Away out there,
across the pleasant stretch OF park aud
avn, lay the dear dead mother There,
free from all this wear and tear of soul,
rested motl..I in the family vault At Oak
lawn
'sMother cared for Arthur, and thought
him good and true, and she would have been
willing, feel assured. Yes; mother, you
are willing that l should 20 from hence,
with Arthur Fairfax; some way feel that
you are looking down from the far-away
home, and giving me plying assurance
that this step is right" She whispered
tins up against the diamond panes with
pale, trembling lips, while wave of con-
scious rIgnL swept away ali hesitation and
fear from her youthful heart Then, after
a moments silent prayer, she came back to
Arthur who stood waiting. 'I viii go with
you," she said, her pale face lighting up
with bright, quiet radiance, born Of her
love for him
''God bless you" he answered II haveone
trueheart in all the country side; more than
friend my darling proves; yet, Miriam, You
must not make TOO great sacrifices for me;
you are giving up a beautiful, luxurious home
for life which, by comparison, must neces-
sarily SAVIOR Of poverty; you. are leav-
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lightful little dinner Just after the wedding
and just before their departure for their
future home in his pretty villa over there
Was that all that was before themi No
not by great deal There lay a beautiful
sea Of happy sailing for the two hopeful
hearts, but beyond its narrowed limits
broke the billows Of a dark and moaning
flood Happy for them, as for US all, the fut-
ure is vailed from our inquisitive hearts;
else we would go down into the depths of
despair sometimes ere the battle of life
should begin.
But with hope for the anchor and love at
the helm, their ship had spread sail for the
untried waters, which looked fair and Sc
rene in the offing.
All here was the chapel at last in the
dusk and silence, open 10 receive them.
Uncle Fairfax and q few friends waited
them in the dimly-Lghted chancel.
Miriam paused a moment in the shadoyyy
porch for little whispered prayer and
then passed down the narrow aisle on the
arm Of friend to where Arthur and his
uncle awaited her. A soft, sweet light
shone from her dark eyes, and the marriage
service was responded 10 in low, clear
tones, without hesitancy.
On the arm of her newly-made husband
Miriam left the chapel, but there were none
to strew flowers IN her way. All was ST.
lent and gloomy without, and the dream of
the previous night REQUIRED 10 the bl lie as
she crossed the church-yard. The head
stones CLEANED through the darkness like
mile-stOnes of the past, and Miriam Fairfax
hid l.er face on her husbands shoulder and
shuIdered. He noticed ii and asked:
'What is it, dearestr'
"NothingP' she answered, ''only this is a
gloomy wedding night. Nature seems 10
have put on mourning for US, Arthur
"Whyi why, little wife, - he said; 81 am
so happy l do not seem TO remember
aught of shadows. As 10 the gloom, dear
est, had not thought oft. Surely you do
not regret"
Hush! Arthur, that were impossible,
when love you So"
But the light and warmth and happy re-
ception at Uncle Fairfax's superb home
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Think OF that, Arthur, think what a life I
will be Obliged TO lead at the Hall now thar
mother is dead"
You have forgotten your father, Mir
lam"
NO" she returned with an earnestness
Arthur had never seen her exhibit ssNo- /
have not forgotten him, but he has ignored
me-he hates mel Oh! Arthur YOU surely
are aware OF the strange fatality of the
house OF the Percivalsl And il is this
cruel destiny which makes US enemies.
father and me. This desperate antagonism
existing between US our bereavement only
serves 10 strengthen instead of nullify. Oh
Arthur, you have no idea how vretched 1
amp
he put his arms about her then and she
sobbed out her pent-up sorrow in a parox
ysm OF grief on his breast. And thus. i'm
anguish, III bitterness OF soul and in tears
their trOth was plighted.
Thus, too, the child of tears, the inheritor
OF fathers displeasure, cut the last filny
thread OF affection existing between her
proud, austere parent and herself and in
CURED the lasting hatred of the paternal
heart for her affianced husband
But, with the arms of him whom she
loved with her whole soul about her, il WAS
doubtful whether she felt or cared in ref
erence to her fathers wishes To get
away from the doomed doors and loyeless
shadows OF the rooftree which held ONLY
vague, uncertain destiny for her, and to be
with one who, she was certain, cared for
her, was now the whole wish of her sorrow
stricken heart. Falling in this, she should
10 something desperate" as she had con-
fessed 10 her lover
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MIRIAM.
The Romance Of HGathGFleigh Hall.
By MANDA L. CRoCKER.
CoPIRIGHT, 1859.

She would not Danish him as if he had
committed sin, when it was really no fault
OF his that failure was written over against
the family name, and that the ledger was
Iound without a balance sheet in the Fair
Tax housel Arthur loved 10 think of il in
this way and argue himself into believing
as he dreamed
lthamer Fairfax was no financier. and.
oeing one OF those untried individuals whose
wealth comes TO them by inheritance. cost
ing them nothing but the oxertion of eniov-
ing 1t, he never acquired any business DUAL
mcatlons And IT was owing TO his duU
ness OF mental vision that he invested
largely with certain unscrupulous com
panies and in the end being swindled COM
pleJely.
Not so with the son, for, although he had
not been obliged TO toll. he had inherited
from his mothers family great business ca
paclty. Their name being connected with
the most successful mining enterprises in
the north and west of England gave Arthur
great confidence in himself, and he hoped To
accumulate wealth and be wise enough To
remain on sound financial basis. But befora
he should go abroad in the interest of the
enterprise he longed 10 visit Heatherleish,
and still he dreaded it.
AS II happened, opportunity favored him
sooner than he had dared to hope, and he
found himself within the spacious rooms of
the hall, where he had spent many happv
hours; but the light of Heatherleigh had
gone out and every thing was so changed
All the brightness seemed TO have fed with
the gentle spirit of Lady PercivaI
The heavy Grape folds here and there re-
minded him of her, while the shadowy,
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ITO Be Co1tiHued.l
SHAVING THE BEARD.


The Practice Is Alluded to in Many Parts
of the Old Testament.
The earliest reference to shaving is
found in Genesis xii, II, where we read
that Joseph, on being summoned before
the King, shaved himself. There are
several directions as to shaving In Le-
viticus, and the practice is alluded to in
many other parts of the Holy Scriptures.
Egypt is the only country mentioned in
the Bible where shaving was made
practice. In all other countries such an
act would have been debasing in the
extreme. Herodotus mentions that the
Egyptians allowed the beard to grow
when in mourning. SO particular were
they as to shaving at all other times,
that to neglect it was TO set ones self
up as target for reproach and ridicule.
When the Egyptian artists intended to
convey the idea of mean, low, sloven-
ly fellow they always represented him
in full beard.
Unlike the Romans of later age the
Egyptians did not confine the shaving
privilege to free citizens, but Obliged
their slaves to shave both beard and
head.
The priests were about the only class
of citizens who habitually shaved the
head except the slaves.
About 800 years B. c. it became the
custom of the Romans to shave regular
ly. According to Pliny, Scipio Afri-
canus was the first Roman 10 shave
daily. In France the shaving custom
was brought about by Louis XIII.
coming to the throne young and beard
less. The Anglo-Saxons wore their
boards until at the Conquest they were
compelled TO follow the example of the
Normans, who shaved. From the time
of Edward Ill to that of Charles l.
boards were universally worn. In the
time of Charles H. mustache and whisk-
ers only were worn, and soon after the
reign of that monarch the shaving prac-
tice became general.-St. Louis Repub-
80