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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Saved From Consumption.

Several physicians predicted that MT
Asa B. Rowley, Druggist, OF Chicago,
would soon have consumption, caused by
an aggravated case of catarrh. Custom
ers finally induced him to try Clarke's
Extract of Flax (Papilion) Catarrh Cure
He says 1.-The result was unprecedented.
l commenced TO get well after the first
application and am now, after a few
weeks, entirely cured" 1t will do the
same for you. Price 81. Try Clarke's
Flax Soap for the skin and you will use
no other. % cents. All of Clarke's Flax
remedies are for sale by Jacob Goiger, al
the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
BY a resolution of the Board {

BY a resolution of the Board of
School Directors of Rapides Parish,
which we publish in full in this issue,
it will be seen that Supt. Long was
delegated with power to contract with
the Alexandria papers in the matter
of the printing of the proceedings OF
the above named organization. And
vet he failed to call on the DEMOCRAT,
which leads us to ask, why? We waited
on him in person a short time after the
body adjourned, and asked for the
proceedings; be promised to leave or
bring them the following morning,
but failed--and yet they appeared in
the Tom Talk of Saturday. Now the
matter is boiled down to this: it is a
very close distance between the prin-
ting Offices, and We argue that if he
had time to call on one, he should
have seen both the newspapers. 1t
looks to US, and this is not the first
time we have noticed it, that Mr.
Long uoes not wish or want US to puo'
lish the proceedings, although the
School Board says they shall be pin.
ted in both Parish papers.) He should
be guarded in his duty-very plain as
it is-and do as those who are his SUI
perlors, so to speak, and who gav'
him the present position that he occu
pies. His action in the matter abov
noted is an assumption of power
!, which he has taken to himself, an
which Will not be upheld or counte
: nanced by majority of the schoo
r Board, if We are to take into conside
ration the views of members of tina
:. body whom we heard express then
!. selves. To US, the matter is omit
:. trihing, tbs true, but then little Owe
hauling, in our opinion, OF officials
d power, at times, Is quite beneficial
the people. Hence these remarks o
this important question.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens that for
wears we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Buckleu's Arnica Sdlre and Etec-
trio Bitters, and have never handled rem
edies that sell as we'll, or that have given
such universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pnr-
chase price if satisfactory results do not
fu]low their use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on
their merits. Jacob Gciger, proprietor
Eagle drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
The Central Sugar Factory to |

The Central Sugar Factory to be
built in St. Mary Parish, by MIR. Jno'
A. Morris, of New Orleans, will cost,
with necessary equipments, 100000,
and is expected to he in operation
next Fall. The capacity of the plant
will be from 500 to 500 tons of cane
per day, or about 100000 pounds of
sugar annually. This is just the kind
of factory we need and should have in
Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Thomas Clements, Jr., who was
sent to the penitentiary from this Par
ish, under sentence of two years for
uttering a forged instrument has had
his sentence COMMITTED to one year, 10y
the Board of Pardons.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Town and Parish News.
Bald Knohbers Testify.

Fl. 7. Sharp, McCrory, Ark, writes: l
have sold C. C. G. Certain Chill Cure to
hundreps of employees on the Memphis
and Bald Knob Railroad, and l don't
know of failure to cure.
~ Sold and guaranteed by JACOB
GeiUer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Henry Lane, colored, was run
over by the Truck of the Hook and
Ladder Co., at the Fire on Friday
night last, and had two of his ribs
broken,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

The ECLIPSE" Cotton and Corn
Planter eclipses all former efforts in
direction of combined planters. We
invite inspection and challenge crltl-
cism. CARRUTH & MAYS,
State Agents, Alexandria,, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

The following from our Lamourie
"scribe," descriptive of last weeks
storm, was received too late for our
last issue:
Quite severe thunder and rain storm
prevailed at Lamourie last Monday ana
Tuesday. On Monday for two hours the
rain came down in torrents and Bayou
Lamourie rose about two feet in that
time. At the Ashton store Mr.. Ferris
telephone was torn to pieces by lightning,
and Mr.. Warren, the book-keeper, was
knocked out of his chair and severely
shocked The lightning set the office
wall on fire, but it was soon distinguished.
On Tuesday it danced around quite us
lively at the depot, and greatly damaged
one of the telegraph instruments. The
rain on this day was equally as heavy as
on Monday hut did not last so long. The
Lam0ure mill hands were forced to cease
work on account Of the severity of the
storm on Monday. The rain was accom-
panied by considerable hail and wind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

The Womer's Christian Temper
ance Union, of Alexandria, La, meets
every Thursday at 4 p. M, at the
Methodist church. A large attend
ance of tie members is desired on
next Thursday, at that hour.
The SECRETARY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

lust receiaed for rs cents pair which
are worth twice the money. Now is
the time to call on them. Front ST.,
opposite Ferry Ldg.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Both the Texas g. Pacific and Nor
gan railroads are carrying freight to and
from Alexandria at half card rates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Ruby's Letter.

A letter from Mr.. J. w. Ruby, Union
City, Indiana, says: 81 have USED your
Clprke's Extract of Flax (Papilionl Cough
Cure and find it complete cure for deep
seated cold. 1t has done more than two
of our most skillful physicians. My chill
dren had the whooping cough and with
the aid of your Cough Cure, they had 1T
very light compared with neighbors'
children who did not take it. | believe
it to be the best Cough Cure in the mar
ket." So it is A large bottle only 81.
Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin. 1t leads
them all. Price 25 cents. Cough Cure
and Soap for sale by Jacob Gelser, Eagle
Drug Store.
Mr.. E. J. Sullivan, whose depar.
ture for Bargetown, KY, we noticed
last week, and who left to see his sick
niece, who was in attendance at the
Nazareth Academy, returned, accom-
panied by the young lady. on sat"r-
day evenings tram ED" went to
Louisville, and other cities adjacent,
and above all caught birds eye
view of the Dick Halves hanging al
Birmingham. He was pleased Will
the push, enterprise, and get up, gen
orally of the people away from the
South, so to speak, b"t was bapp!
when he GOT to his "Home, Swee
Home" at Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

-Preston's HED-AKE IS guaranteed to
cure any kind of Headache, neuralgia,
sick, nervous or dyspeptic, and it won't
cure anything else-it is perfectly harm
less. Prizes SO cents--no cure, money re.
funded. For sale at Eagle Drug Store!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Mrs. Belle Osborn, of this city, has
been allowed $67, $50 before the Court OF
Claims at Washington, for her claim
against the government.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

The freezes this week have done
great injury to the stubble, the fruit
and early vegetables.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Goods are still going at Bauer &
Wells mammoth establishment, be-
cause the lowest prices prevail. They
are offering lot of
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
$13 10


During the recess of the Board war
rants here issued in payment of the
note held by the Gutta Percha and
Rubber Manufacturing Co, Of New
York, S7I7.l5.
The President of the School Board,
Mr.. Jonas Rosentbal, came before the
Council asking aid for the purpose OF
continuing the Alexandria Public
Schools, stating that if the Council
would make an appropriation of s275
it would pay the teachers one month";
and that the Peabody Fund wonld pay
one month, and that he could raise
from the citizens enough to continue
the school another month, making
three mantbs extra.
On motion it was
Resolved, That s275 he donated to
the Public School of Alexandria.
Messrs. Crawley aud Bringhurst,
fence committee, reported that MIR. D..
l.. O'Connor, of New Orleans, being
the cheapest bidder, the contract was
given him, his bid being SILICA, for
building an iron fence around Town
SQUARE. He is to have it completed
! by May LIST, 1890.
| Mcssrs. Bringhurst and Irving re-
ported that they had made contract
with jim Purdy to cnt and destroy the
hedge running from NJ. Jonas Rosen'
that's to the Pacific Railroad for the
sum of sl5O, he being the cheapest
bidder.
On motion DR.. Johnston was ap
pointed as a street commissioner.
Moved by r. W. Bringhurst tha
the City Attorney examine the. re
cords and see if there is an ordinance
prohibiting the sale of liquor on Sun
days. Carried.
On motion it was
Resolved, That instead of having
aitching done by the day to have !
done by contract.
On motion it was
: Resolved, That Mr.. Jacob Irving
resignation as street commissioner b
laid on the table indefinitely.
On motion the Board adjonrned t
meet in regular session on Monday
April 9TH, 1890, at 4 o'clock p. II
THOS. CRAWLEY,
) G. NJ, RADCLIFFE, Mayor.
} Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

-Rumor has it that the Texas and
Pacific Railway Co., will soon COM
mence the erection of a fine passenger
depot at Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Mr.. Moses Bloom has returned home
from jackson, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

When Court meets in April, look
out for squalls, Mr.. offender of the law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

At the meeting of the. Alexandria and
Pineville Building and Loan Association,
held on Monday night, J. D. Warren was
chosen director, vice G. w. Bolton re-
signed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
NELs TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR

1rHrs is TO INFORM MY FORMER
patrons and the public in general
that | have again opened the Eclipse
Livery Stable, on Third street, in tne
rear Of the City Hall, and am now ready
for business. ] have just purchased seVe,
raj horses, and the necessary b"ggiss and
carriages, to which l will keep adding
until nv outfit is complete in every par
ticular. To horse or mule drivers o1ef
the largest and most convenient pens IN
the city. My terms will be in conformity
tn the times. A liberal share OF the pup
lies patronage is all | ASK or demand
Jany. l, 1900.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Mr.. VIM. Hill, the cotton buyer,
has returned from New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Miss Fannie Mayer has returned
home from Fort Smith, Ark, where
she had been on visit to relatives.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

-Alexandria, this season, has been
signally blessed in the way of theatrl,
cal companies-that is when compared
with former years. This season we
have had more and better companies
than ever before. Last week "Ihe
World" Company, very good organ''
ton, with splendid scenery, visited us j,
and delighted the audience in attend
ance. Now, again we are to have
this week (t,-morrow night the Katie
Putnam Company. To judge from
criticisms which we have read in the
press this company must he one OF the
best on the road. We hespeak fol
them good crowd. Tickets on sale
at Exchange Hotel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you
results, or in case of failure a
return of purchase pIice. On this safe
plan you can buy from our advertised
druggist a hottie of DR.. Kings Ne,c DIS,
corery for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed
to bring relief in every case, when used
for any affection of throat, lungs or chest,
such as consumption, Inflammation OF
lungs, bronchitis, asthma, whoorlng:
cough, Group, etc. 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can
always be depended upon. Trial bottles
free at Eagle drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
BAUER & WE'LL,
Cheap Goods.

The DEMOCRAT is Of the opinion
that Mr.. Baynard, a member OF the
Rapides Parish School Board, repre-
seuting the Alexandria Ward, failed
to act in the interests of his consiitu-
ents, when he voted against the reso-
luton providing for the continuation
of the schools in this Ward. He may
have been actuated otherwise, but his
actions show that he was only max
ing war, so to speak, on his own To-
cality. Comment is unnecessary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
We had two alarms of fire last

week-lnckily they were chlmneys
afre and were soon extinguished.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Our Fire Companies.
THE "HOOKS."

THE "HOOkS.
The Stonewall Hook and Ladder Com
many held a regular monthly meeting on
Monday night. The following gentlemen
were chosen as officers for the year 1890:
G. A. Staples, president:
Henry Geigcr, vice-presldent.
Jacob Haynes, treasurer.
Adj Baer, secretary.
Joseph Sterkx, foreman.
William Ridge, first assistant.
Robert Webster, second assistant.
A. L. RACIAL, custodian.
Delepates were also elected to the Fire
Department as follows: Henry GeiSer, A:
B. RACIAL, Henry Hilton, Jos. Sterkx and
Henry Gibson. 49,,
A sick relief committee wasappointed---
Messrs. Henry Geiger, chairman; Joseph
Sterkx and Henry Hilton.
The company received two accesslons
TO its ranks, viz d. 7. Stafford and l.. >.
Hakenyos. ~,
The company will give a grand pail
and supper on the evening OF "Wednesday,
Arril 9Th, the admission to which was
fIe6 at Si-members of the company at.
tending without uniform being charged
$3.50.
!
The members of the Pacific Fire Com
many hold a regular meeting tonight, a
which meeting, in compliance with tn
requirements of the constitution they ar
!, to elect FIVE gentlemen to represent. tn tn
comnany on the Board of Delegates of tn
Fire Department. The newly electe
Board will meet on Saturday evenln
next, at which meeting it will be dete,
mined how the anniversary Of the Depart
ment shall be celebrated. We sincerel
hone the Department will determine
! give parade.
+ Mr.. Thos. w. Scott, of Gran
j. Cane. La, who is agent for marbI
e firm, has presented the Alexandria 5
: James Episcopal Church with bea'
n tiful marble tablet, size 1890 ,nche
o which will be used to commemora
n the death of Rev. Amos Durham M
lCoy, former pastor of that church.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

-Preston's HED-AKE-we cure you
while you wait. 1t is perfectly harmless;
price Fifty Cents. No cure, money re-
funded. For sale at Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
Coughing

&c Notnre's effort to expei foreign SUI
stanres from the bronchial passages
Frequently, this causes inflammation
an5 tbe need of an anodyne. NO o'her
avncctorant or anodyne is equal 10
AYer,s Cherry Pectoral. II assists
Nature in eiecting the mucus' aiiayI
;rr;+otion induces repose, and IS the
,nnst nonular of all cough cures.
"of the many preparations before the
nnhIic for the cure of colds, coughs,
Prnmrhitis. and kindred diseases, there
y; y. zone within the range OF my expert
a =, $50 So reliable az Ayers Cherry Pee
tm For wears was subject to colds,
foiinwed nv terrible coughs. About four
,.nars 400. when so afflicted, L was at,
!.isnd 10 trv Ayers Cherry Pectoral ana
80 law all other remedies aside. dli
so. and within week was wen VI NY
r9i1 and cough. Since then L nave
ojwavs kent this preparation IN INC !,
Lonsa. and feel comparatively secure.
Mrs. L. L. Brown, Denmark, MISS.
an few years ago I took severe cold
which affected my lungs, l haa yer
lille cough, and passed night after
uiaLt without sleep. The doctors gave
re M. I tried Ayers Cherry PectoraI'.
which relieved my lungs, induced steep,
aud afforded the rest necessary 1or Ihe
Trcoyerv of my strength. By the con.
t;nnaI use of the Pectoral, a permanent
cure was effected. '-Horace talrDroVheF'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

On motion warrants were ordered
issued in payment of the following ap-
proved paper, taken up by the Collec-
tor in payment of taxes:
F. NJ. Raxsdale, ceiling engine
room in 1887, part pay.......... 10 ~
Henry Harris, street work in 1883. Az
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Did any of our readers ever see a
season, winter we mean) where the
first of March was the coolest. Just
think of 1.-THE thermometer down as
low as 231, some say even lower, ard
where we have thick ice for three
days consecutively-to say nothing OF
cold winds direct from the North,
frost, etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La. J
Mch. 3, 1890. !

ALEXANDRIA, La.
Mch. 3, 1890.
The City Council met this day at
o'clock p. M, with the following mem
bers present:
Thos Crawley, Mayor,
Jos. Fellows,
Jacob Irving,
r. w. BIinghurst.
Absent-H. S. Gossens,
J. A. Johnston.
The reading of the minutes was dis
pensed with.
The Treasnrer's report was read and
adopted, and showed balance on
hand of Sl2o3 So.
The Collectors settlement showed
the following collections since Feb
ruary Sd:
Taxes 1889 3zI4 20
LleellseS .......'.''''' ~ ~ ~ w
Rents 81 w
Back taxes from Ed. We'll. ...... 80 90
s1275 90
On motion warrants were ordered
issued in payment Of the following
bills:
Thos. Crawley, salary Febry..... SsiO t w
II. NJ. HUE, salary Febry ....:... oO w
Pacific Fire Co., Engineers salary Az w
lmIius ieyin. lumber. ......... 81 &c
Town Talk, printing .:........... VI
DR.. Randolph, medical services on , =,
Henry Lane. ................. IL y.
Jacob Geiyer, cement, etc ........ ..
Henry Aikiey, street work. - !;
Sol Carnal, ...... - y.
Tute Racial, ...". y!
Bill Howard, ..... 10 Z;
Jim Purdy, cutting hedge ........ lou IN
1927 u
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

The independent steamer Daco-
tab, Captain W. Il. Boardman in COM
mand, passed down on Saturday night
This is her last trip this season-she
will not return, if at all: until the
Fall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

We acknowledge the receipt OF
"Wilkinson's Report on Diffusion and
Mill Work in Louisiana Sugar Har-
vest of 1889 and 1890. The pam
phlet is we'll arranged, just the thing
for sugar planters who wish to be pos.
ted on matters of iutest to them, and
reflects great credit on its author.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

Superintendent of Parish Schools!
For what? 1t didn't use to be-even
in Republican times. And we think,
as do great many others, that the
office ought be abolished, especially
as a salary is attached, and the money
used is taken from the public schools.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-05

,Jany. l, 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-30
FIGHT OVER A CANAL PROPERTY.

baltimore Jan. 30 (SpeciaD.-The appointment OF
receiver for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal property
I'm the District Of Columbia has caused the state
senate TO pass resolution nstructng the Attorney
General to defend the State interests in the suit now
pending for the appointment Of a receiver for the
ntoperty in aryland. The Democratic " ring" mana
gers want TO retain their hold the canal as a
political machine. This will not be possible. The
canal will either be sold placed in the hands OF
a receiver The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
many. which own majority Of the 1873 bonds and
has a lien on the property is doing its utmost TO
nreyeut the sale TO any company that will use che
canal bed for rival line from the West 10 Washing
ton and Baltimore.
Thomas ~ Lanalan Of counsel for the canal.
saws the sale of the property TO the highest bidder
f. fhe only way the state get anything for It's IN
terest In Mr. Lanahans opinion the canal VIII sell for
So 900 900 .
dispatch from Annapolis says that the plan OF
senator tiorman and the other Democratic managers
now is TO sell canal to the Western Maryland Rail
road and the West Virginia Central Railroad, for the
construction of a competing line 10 the baltimore and
ohio from the West Virginia and Cumberland coal
fields 10 tidc-water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-30
TO INVESTIGATE JERSEY CITY FRAUDS.
THE NEw.JERsEY SENATE ORDERS AN IN
oUIRY-BAULoT REFORM.


Trenton. ". J., JAM 90 (speciaD.-Tn the Senate
todav a resolution was adopted directing the Com
nlttee on Elections TO proceed with the Investigation
of the contested seat case Of william Stuhr against
-, r. Ncnopald the Hudson Senator. Mr..
Mcdonald said that he had been elected 10 the ONCE
four times. and it was, therefore, no new thing Tor
him In hold one but ii decided novelty 10
no charged with occupying seat TO which he was
not entitled and which he had gained by corruption
al the pOlls lie coured the closest scrutiny and The
fullest investigations feeling confident that 1t would
be nroved TO the satisfaction of the Senate that the
last election in Hudson County was fairly conducted
and that his Republican opponent was fairly ana
honestly beaten Mr.. Mcdonald added that he was
sorry that the resolution acted on in his Absence
as he wished to vote fog 1t. on motion Of Senator
Gardner this privilege accorded him.
The investigation proposed Is to be thorough INC
Elections Committee is to have custody and control
Of all the ballot boxes used In Hudson County IN
November and power to send for and examine all
persons who took part in the election. Counsel VIII
be employed and If there is truth in Mr. stuhrS
charges that lie defrauded OF his seat' IL VIII
surely out. o., Mi.
Presidert Nevins to-day appointed Messrs Martin
Carter Werts and Mcdonald in behalf OF the Sena.c,
as members of the Joint committee % driit a falOt
Reform bill The hrst two are hepuohcdls anu t'c
other two Democrats.
Ex-(ioyernor Green il Is announced. is candidate
for the place In the supreme Court now occupied
hy Judge Van Syckel. whose term is ABOUT 70 expire
Many nolitclans have sent to Governor Albeit re-
Guestng him to reappont Judge Van syckel.