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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-09

~ effrm nttfrp. - e5dod hangfng. fbe
lncus "a dInncnds a he sursoundfnksL
~Whnt De- fhis msnn '.nnksd fke king,
astcu1.hed.
aRnrmlt M vuur msjesty. - brsnx this
man 800 vor vto $1,000 how 10
mske suoxr Ont az VEGETABLES. Dum0uet
a tryfar IS min oar cosontes ana make
them useiess 70 a.. ThIs Il the discosessr
of hess suxax.v
.D;.covererY No. fhss honor does not
be,oo~ 3, n. = excfaimesi the chemist Da-
mor.<f. sTf vns aIea.uod Mator. serre. who,
DIVING the serenry. dec<ivsd By the n<auss-
fuI - s.x.sar e.. f~<t z,svex ouf In cooking.
fsnessd he eouId make red vine out Of IL
lnstnok a he desired wins he found fhe
bottom 81 M rxtort covered with Ene sr-
esr. AZ ths3 time France vas rich in col
ories On tn Mfs.issippl. therefors no one
peid any bed % he discovery. Nor was
!. fully developed. learned abroad. in
Prussia. new improvements, expended my
small possessions 70 test IL. and hops /
have succeeded-s
at il not . poison. then 90 cried Marie
AnfoInetse. n5sanineiy. The king for The
ftgrt dine uuderstood what had preceded,
and discovered also that the chemist was
bound. At sign The bond was cut and
the rusYd left the room without Dumonef.
Meanwhile the queen braveiy took piece
Of sugar Ii her lovely mouth. That was
the signal for the young courtiers to rush
upon the bsfore-distrusted sugar, vyiHg
with each other 10 exhibit their courage,
their devotion through this harmless poi
son.
Gently. my ladies. my lords cried
Maurepss. "evsry little piece Of that sugar
cost golden Louis =
. Bat The sugas IL not one bit better than
our ordinary sugar" demonstrated the
qneen, land IL Is only . curiosity leading
70 ruin"
Dumonet dropped OH one knee ssyouf
majesty Ii In measure correct Expesi-
meniing in small way, At the same ex-
pense as great trade naturally makes the
sample excessively dear: but Ii your maies-
~ viii advance me two millions for the de-
veiopment Of larger facilities for mauufact-
ure | shall be able 20 furnish pound Of
sugar for 10 sous instead OF francs"
The king recoiled involuntarly, and
Marie Antoinette grasped her famous neck
lace. which had cost tSo millions, as II the
plain man before her had been a rohber.
Her disauprovlng glance gave direction to
the kings answer.
sDr. Dumoncf, ! honor enterprise; ac-
cept this snun-box as a recognition OF II.
But two millions the state cannot possibly
lend ron. That IL too much money for the
exhausted exchequer.''
Dumcnet received the gift respectfully.
sire, sooner or later my enterprise Will
find the money!
The whole shallow, subservient swarm OF
courtieriings cried out an excited echo to
the royal words.
1.-TWO millions for sugar! Two millions,
The man should be in . mad-housel How
can anyone be 50 shame.essY Just as II it
were not all tho Same whether one pays 10
sous or four francs for . pound of sugar.
And II anyone cant pay it let him take his
food unsweetene.. What has the govern
ment 70 do with thatl''
And 30 Dumonet was dismissed. He had
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION

The annual State Convention of the
colored Baptist church assembled on
Tuesday, the sth inst, at the Shiloh
Baptist church, in this city.
We are glad to see a very large at.
tendance of delegates from all parts of
Louisiana, and many distinguished
visitors from other Southern States,
who are interested in the work of the
Convention.
We take this occasion to extend to
them all hearty welcome in onr
midst, aud we trust the Convention
may be productive of the most posi-
bic good.
Harmonious and friendly relations
have always existed between the two
races in this Parish, and we earnestly
desire to see these relations continue.
There is no reason why they should
not, and it should be the effort of both
races to cultivate these relations. -
This Convention was largely ,iofu.
enced to select Alexandria as the place
for holding the same through the ex.
ertions of Rev. Israel Thomas, the
Pastor Of Shiloh Baptist church.
We wish the delegates and visitors
a pleasant reunion aud hope the Con
vention may prove a complete success
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
JEFFERSON DAVIS ENCAMPMENT

AT the regular meeting of this or.
ganization held on Saturday, for the
purpose of making arrangements for
the proposed reunion of ex.confeder-
ates here on August 9Th and 9th, the
following committees were appointed :
Committee of Arrangements - Ju
Inns Levin, w. j. Calvit, James An
drews, G.. A. Staples, G. w. Bolton,
Geo. @. Watts.
Committee on Music-S. Schmalin.
ski, chairman; Mrs. A. p. Williams,
Mrs. James H. Ransdell, Misses May.
re, T. N. Miles, Moses Bloom and
G. A. Read.
charlottesville. Jacob Geiger
Mrs. Moses Rosenthal, Mrs. E. H
Mccormick, Mrs. Henry Boyce, Mrs
Lou Murdook, Mrs. Jonas Hitler, Gen
G.. Mason Graham, Il. j. Stafford, G.
J. Barstow, r. II. Jackson, Joel Mat.
thews, l.. W. Murdock, J. r. Moore,
j. A. Calhoon, II. P. Peninger, B. II
RAJ, d ,lph, J. II. Blackwell, Crawford
Carrntb, John J. Swan, B. II. Lyons
c. NJ. Shaw, James G. White, Geo. o
Watts, Jonas Rosenthal, Julius f
Ariail, N. L. McGinnjs, D. II. Stat
ford, r, l.. Luckett, T. a. Blanchard
7. G. Barron, G. f. Briughurst, Johr
c. Ryan, Joseph Levin, James G
Wise, Ben Turner, Lonis Abadic, Jos
Lawrence, James P. Hickman, Jos
w. Texada, f. Seip, c. Il. Haworth
B. Il. Lewis, Jos. L. Hatch and Ro
bert Hathorn.
Reception Committee-Judge W
T. Blackman, John A. Williams, J
W. Prescott, Joseph Fellows, Thoma,
Clements, Chas. NJ. Flower, VIM
Polk, Jr., j. Nelson Ball, D. w
Hynson, Mrs. G. NJ. Flower, Mrs. W
Harris, Mrs. w. w. Wilmington, Mrs
James Andrews. Mrs. Henry Boyce
Mrs. G. A. Staples, Mrs. L. NJ. WE'LL
and Mrs. W. j. Calvit.
1t was moved that the Mayor ant
Council be invited as guests on til,
occasion and requested to assist us i,
entertaining the veterans.
| All money contributions are reques
ted to he sent to G. w. Bolton, an,
other contributions be sent to G.. a
Staples, chairman committee of ar
engagements.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
PERSONAL.

Mr.. David Todd, representing the
New Orleans Ne,o Della, was in town
on Saturday and Sunday.
Col. E. B. Wheelock, Col. Richard
Herrick and Capt. Chas. NJ. Greene,
of New Orleans, were visitors here
last week. They were on an impor-
tant business trip and after attending
to the same left for home on Sunday
morning.
Mr. Xavier Ransdell, formerly of
Rapides, but now resident of Lake
Providence, is here on a visit to his
relatives. Everybody is pleased to
see him.
Capt. J. G.. White returned from
Baton Rouge on Friday, where he had
been to attend the regular meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of the Lou
isiana State University.
Mr.. Julius +. Ariail has moved his
family to Fishville to reside during
the summer mouths.
Mrs. NJ. w. Calvit and daughter are
at Fishville.
Much to the pleasure of their many
friends here and throughout the Par
ish, Misses Mamie and Bessie French
have returned home from school to
spend short vacation.
By oversight we forgot chronicling
the birth of fine boy to Mrs. Arthur
Simonin, which occurred on Monday,
June 3oth, 1890. The happy papa
has said to US that the little youngster
will be named Arthur Edmunds Sim
onin.
Mess:s. D. S. Ferris and VIM
Polk, Jr., of Lamourie, were visitors
here on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
Our Government Building.

The following kilograms, explaua-
tory in themselves, were received here
on Thursday last. Our people were
greatly overjoyed at the reception of
the news:
WASHINGTON, d. G., !
July 2, 1890. !
W. W. Wilmington, Jr.,
Acting Mayor:
The President has signed the Alex
andria public building bill. Accept
my hearty congratulations.
N. G. BLANCHARD.
Under the same date Senator r. L.
Gibson telegraphed here as follows
II congratulate you upon the Presi-
dent having signed the bill for the
Alexandria public building"
After these kilograms were received
a move was put on foot, and soon a
meeting Of our citizens was held, when
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks Of the
citizens of Alexandria, are due and
are hereby rendered to our efficient
Congressman, Hon. N. G.. Blan.
chard, and to our worthy Senator,
Hon. r. L. Gibson, for their earnest
and successful Iabors in the matter
of the bill for the erection Of a
Uuited States Public Building in this
city, also to our other Senator and
Representatives, and also to ali OF
our citizeus who have exerted them.
selves in this matter.
Resolved, That a copy OF these
resolutions be forwarded to Messrs,
Blanchard and Gibson, and our loca
papers are requested to publish the
same.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Whereas, it is matter of great impOr-
lance to the City of Alexandria, in view
of the fact that public attention is now
being directed to the development of the
City Of Alexandria by the increased rail-
road facilities i'll contemplation, and the
advantages that the construction of these
roads will afford, and with the desire on
the part of the City Council to lend all
tho assistance in their power for the de-
elopment and growth Of the Town:
Be- it hereby ordained, That the exclu-
sive right of way be hereby granted to
The Alexandria City Railway Company,
limited, its successors and assigns, u cor
poration duly organized under the laws
of this State, to construct street railway
for the transportation of passengers by
any power other than that of steam,
through the following named streets, OF
any portions thereof, viz: Hamilton,
Madison, Scott, Jackson, Bcauresard,
Murray, Lee, St. James, Fulton. CaSson,
Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth,
Eighth and reuth streets.
This right is hereby granted for the
term of 50 years.
Be it further Ordained, That these
rights and privileges are granted to the
Alexandria City Railway Company, limi-
ted, on condition that the work shall be
commenced within six months Of the date
of the passage of this ordinance, and thai
one mile shall be completed within the
next succeeding six months and ready fol
| its operation.
Provided, That if the rights of way
hereby granted in the various streets re-
main unused by tho railway company fol
period of ten years, the rights in sucf
unused streets shall be revocable at tht
will Of the Council in authority at thai
time. The lines and levels to he fur
nished by the City Surveyor and the roat
to be completed to his satisfaction.
Moved by H. S. Gossens that thu
above be laid on the table until thu
next regular meeting. No second.
Moved by J. A. Johnston, That thu
above charter be granted, and the or
dinance he made law.
Seconded by R. w. Bringburst AM
carried.
Moved by II. w. Bringhurst, Tha
the Mayor he authorized to execute ;
note in favor of j. L. O'Connor fol
s664, payable January lst, 1891.
Moved by R w. Bringhurst, Tha
the Mayor appoint committee of two
citizens to get donation of land fo
the continuance of streets in the Fiftl
Ward. The Mayor appointed R. w
Bringhurst and l.. V. Marye.
Moved by R. w. Bringhurst, THAI
the Mayor be authorized to sell wha
timber the town has on hand at the
best figures obtainable.
On motion the Board then adjourned
to meet in regular session on Monday
Aug. 9Th, at 5 p. m.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
GEO. RADCLIFFE, Mayor
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
A VITAL QUESTION.

Shall onr Parish High School Ian
guish and he further retarded in its
high and vital mission for the mental
and moral elevation aud improvement
of our children through the lukewarm-
ness and apparent unreasonable oppo-
sition of some of the members of our
Police Jury7 This is grave qnes-
ton, aud it is one which the more in
telligent Of our people are beginning
seriously to ask. Heretofore the per
sistent efforts of our President of the
School Board to secure the needed aid
at the hands of the Police Jury, for
the firm establishment of this school,
have been met by refusal as unjusti-
fed as it has been Enthusiastically ex-
planned. That we now have snch a
school here in our midst, established
for the benefit of the children of the
whole parish, approved in the most
fiattering terms, by our late State Su-
pcrintendent of Public Education, and
having adopted and successfully taught
within its walls the president cnrricu.
lum is fact which can be abundantly
testified to by some of the most com
petent to Judge of our citizens. Then
why continue to withhold from this en-
terprise, which should be made, by
every possible means, the pride and
glory of our Parish aud its people, that
substantial aid which it should so free.
ly and cheerfully received Every dol.
lar of our money which shall be spent
in the education of our children and
providing every improvement and ap.
pliance for advancing this paramount
interest will be most cheerfully paid in
the way of taxation, and our Jury
would be heartily commended for all
such appropriations.
Then, gentlemen of the Jury, we
entreat that you will literally provide
for our public schools generally, and
that you will appropriate sufficient
amount to make the isnperatively
needed repairs and additions to the
school buildings in Alexandria-tbey
are clearly as much the property Of
the Parish of Rapides as is the Court
House or Jail.
The session recently closed, was the
most successful and generally satisfac
tory of any heretofore in the history Of
our public schools. The co-edncatior
feature, which was recently as unqual
ifiedly endorsed by Prof. Brambaugh
has proved a success, and the constant
growth and Improvement in the schoo
during the entire session is sufHcien
proof of its growing popularity Th'
boys and girls, quite number too
who attended from the different part
of the Parish aud from adjoining Par
ishes, will also bear testimony to til,
appreciation of the superior advantage
now to be offered to the children o
the whole Parish. The best way t,
build up your Parish and Parish sit
is to build up your public schools-tr
the experiment for while.
The Police Jury, sitting as
board of reviewers, met on Monday
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

On Tuesday evening last the
Catholic school closed its third session
with a grand entertainment hy the
boys, an address by Mr.. Louis J. Ha-
kenyos, and the distribution of prizes.
The attendance on the occasion was
larger than ever before, and the act.
ing second 10 no amateur performance
ever witnessed in Alexandria. The
receipts for the two nights were s2o4
which pays off the small debt on ,be
school building. The majority of the
Sisters left last week-a few remained
to assist in preparing class of boys
and girls, who receive their First Com
munion on Sunday morning next in
St. Francis Xaviers Catholic church
With regret we hear it whispered
that Sister Mary Joseph, who has
been at the head of the school since
its foundation in our midst, will no
return. With her many friends here
we hepe that the report is without any
foundation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
Tournament, Ball and Races at
Boyce.

The Boyce Jockey Club, under the
presidency of Mr.. R. L. Luckett, held
it's first meeting on the 4th inst. The
programme was carried ont to "r,'
and proved overly interesting to the
large crowd of ladies and gentlemen
present. The races were we'll contes
ted-and were run in the following
order:
First race-sweepstake; half mile
dash for 500, was won by Button.
Second race-Trotting mile heats
two in three. Won by Balls Warman
Third Race-Mile dash; for sl0O
Won by Romeo.
Fourth Race-Pacing. Won by
Sir Knight.
Fifth Race Pacing or racking
Won by Minnie.
Sixth Race-Slow mule race. Wor
by II. ?. Luckett's Slow Coach
Time, l hour and so minutes.
The tournament was participated il
by eleven knights. Mr.. Rene Smith
being successful, he crowned Mis-;
Cora Luckett as queen. Mr.. Jerr.
Smith carried off the second honor:
and crowned Miss Title Meeker frs
maid of honor. Mr.. Ii. p. Luck cit
Jr, was the next victor and b.
crowned Miss Lizzie Meeker secont
maid of honor. The ball was largel,
attended.
The races were continued the follow
ing day, and were we'll attended.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

State of Louisiana-Parish of Rapides-
Twelfth Judicial District
Court.
Sue 6 SroS,f OF No. 2s7. Probate Docket
DURsUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
order of sale issued from the Honor
able the Twelfth Judicial District Court,
in the above entitled and numbered Sue
cession, commanding and authorizing me
as Sheriff to sell for the payment Of
debts, for cash, after due advertisement
and in accordance with law, the herein
after described property belonging to the
Succession ofC. V. LedouX, deceased,
will offer for sale at public anction, at the
front of the Court House door, in the
Town of Alexandria, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day of AUGUST,
A. D. 1890,
the following described property, to-wit:
LIST. A certain piece or parcel of swamp
land situated on Bayou Boeuf, iii this Pa
IRISH, containing three hundred and thir-
ty Ell ht 1881 acres of land in section Al,
township north, range west, bounded
by the Estate of A. Detfel on the east and
west by by lands of II. S. Smith and
francois Bird.
I'd. A tract of land containing {1195)
eleven hundred and ninety-fve acres. on
Dry Bayou and pinewoods, bounded
north by Chambers and Duffel south by
Bruce and r. L. Tanner Estate, and Els
tate of A, G.. Phelps and I. Q. Moore's
Estate.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap
pralsement. D. I. STAFFORD.
July 9-tds. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

-Captain w. A Abbott, who has
long been with Messrs. Percival 4
Hatton, Real Estate and Insurance
Brokers, Des Moines, Iowa, and is
one of the best known and most res
pected business men in that city, says:
il can testify to the good qualities Of
Cbamberlaiu's Cough Remedy. Hav'
ing used it in my family for the past
eig ht years, | can safely say it has nc
equal for either colds or Group" Sc
cent bottles for sale by E, j. Sui
Iivan."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

No trouble to show goods.
The stock is replete in every
line of GENERAL MER-
CHANDISE. An amazing
aggregation of attractive ar.
tractive articles in the way
of Ladies' Dress Goods and
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Clothing of the latest fash
ions. Beautiful Summer
suits for Men and Boys. A
whole day is required to in
spect the mammoth stock of
SUMMER NOVELTIES.
A special invitation is ex-
tended to all. Remember
we will not be undersold by
any house in town. Bauer
& We'll, Leaders of Low
Prices, Front st., opposite
Ferry Landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

10 the correspondent who writes
US and ASKS. "Will Rapides put forth
candidate in the race for Congress
In the fourth district we are unable
10 say anything with authority. Per
maps the ramor has got out one way
or another, but as to its credence we
are unable to say. In this instance
Tue newspaper man doesn't know it
all, though much he would like, hence
our Inability to answer intelligen,ly
and trathfully the seeming conundrum
ne puts at US. Wen put on our stu
aylng cap, and by next week may be
aoie to speak by the card on what our
correspondent wishes to know.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

The Farmers Union of this Par
ish will have a grand picnic and bar
aecue at Cheneyyllle on the 18th inst.
The date was originally fixed for the
day previous. Several speakers wilt
be present, among the number being
Mr.. Tets, who has quite a reputation
as an orator,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Mrs. Robt. Aaron aud Miss Edith
Houston, Of Pineville, left Sunday
night on the Hallctte, the former to
visit friends at Marksville, and the
latter on a trip of pleasure to New
Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

The officers of the Alexandra
Street Railway Co. just organized are:
E. B. Wheelock, president; t. N.
Miles, vice-president; r. W. Bring
Hurst, secretary; Chas. NJ. Greene,
treasurer. Capital stock, $4,000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

MIR. Blackmau, who is raising
about thirty acres of cane on the Lodi
place this season, has brought US a
sample of his crop, and we are bound
to pronounce it fine, having eight per
fectly formed joints.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

With anything like united eff
fort on the part Of our citizens we think
it very probable that the managers of
the Western Union Telegraph Co.
could be induced to move thier tel
egraph Office into Town. The conve-
nience of the general public demands
such move.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09
Louisiana Democrat.
Town and Parish News.

BoRN.-To Mrs. Willie G. Waters,
Pineville, on Thursday night, July
Sd, a boy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

We learn there is another vacan-
cy on the Police Jury. Mr.. G. NJ.
Carruth, of Calcasieu Ward, now re-
sides in Vernon Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

BY agreement Just entered into,
nearly all the stores in town now close
every evening, Saturdays excepted, at
o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

The Alexandria Brick Works
lsteam will commence operations this
week. THIS is frst-class acquisition
to our town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Sheriff Stafford left here on Sat
urday for Leesvile, Vernon Parish,
where he goes after prisoner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

MORE RAILROADS.&C. f9w years
ago we had no railroads we
have two-soon we will have three
and then in little while Ito use the
words of a gentleman talking here on
Saturday and who is in position to
know We will have five more, eight
In all. Mr.. Gould will build, for a
certainty, three of these roads, which
with his present Texas & Pacific will
give him four, Now, who would have
thought of this? But then it is snre
and certain, and our bright future is
sealed. We'll be railroad centre be-
fore many months.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Buy your Boots, Shues and Hats
from Bauer & We'll, Front street, op-
posite Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Nor1cE-On and after the 1st of
July, the price of Ice in sacks of one
hundred pounds, will be one dollar
on board. 5. CULLEN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

The glorious fourth was quietly
celebrated in Alexandra. The bank
and post office, and a number of our
business houses remained closed du-
ring the day. The Alexandria Brass
Band, "the kids" took in fish fry in
the pinewoods, and had a nice time
they we're compelled, some of them, to
sWim a portion of the way back home,
being met by heavy rain, and which
swelled the streams over which they
had to pass.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-07-09

Heron Plumes,
Egret Plumes,
Alligator Skins,
Tides and Wool.
Sea Birds of all species, and Southern
products. Cash advances made against
shipments if desired.
References-Importers and Traders
Nat. Bank, New York City. Germa-
mia Nat. Bank, New Orleans, La.
Peoples Nat. Bank, New Orleans, La.
LOUIS STERN,
70 Pine street, New York
May l, SIN.
~yryNrN