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The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
HEAR the WHISTLE
She's Coming This Time
Sure and Certain.
The Contract to Build the HOus-
ton, Central Arkansas and
Northern Railroad
is Made, to
BE COMPLETED TO ALEXANDRIA BY
JANUARY lsT, 1891.

We have all along believed that of
the many projected railroads to Alex
andria, in the past three years,
that tue Houston, Central Arkansas
and Northern Railroad would be the
first te reach us. And this idea or
opinion was not based on idle rumor
or clustering talk, but simply from
the manner in which the managers of
the scheme have all along proceeded.
There is no doubt either, that there
will be more benefits accuing to our
people from this road than any of the
others, for it gives us a direct line
North, what we have all along needed,
aud gives us connections with other
roads that will surely be to our ad.
vantage.
Below we publish the telegram
which "brokc the ice" for AS, and gave
us Tie startling and most pleasant
news. 1t was well received, and to
say our people are pleased at the joy
ful ,idings is putting it down mildly.
With this road first, to be followsd
by others 1--WE have the Kansas City,
Watkins and Gulf Railroad almost at
our door) Alexandria's future prosper.
ity and growJi. is almost certain.
Let her go, we say! 1t will not he
long iefore we hear the whistle of the
approaching train-lor she's coming now
around the curve. Read about the
contract-that's business, and then
Judge for Yourself as to whether or not
we are warranted in saying what we
have about the road in question:
Special to the Shreveport Caucasian
MONROE, La, June 23.-Private
kilograms received here announce the
fact that contract was let in ST.
Louis yesterday for the completion OF
the Houston, Central Arkansas and
Northern Railroad from Riverside to
Alexandria. The contract was award
ed to j. A. Henry, of Joliet, Illinois.
The work is to be completed by Jan
,iary l, 1891. This will give the Mis-
souri, Pacific a through road from St.
Louis to New Orleans via this place.
BY way Of close to this article we
mention the fact that We zee in the
Monroe Telegraph- Bulletin Of Saturday
last, a dispatch to Mr.. Troasdale, OF
Monroe, from Chief Engineer Wood
bridge, in which he verihes the state.
ment above.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
P1NEv1LLE, La, |
June 20, 1890. ]

Editor Democrat
Dear Slr-One Of the most brilliant
and successful events which has ever
crowned the social history of Pineville
with honor and reputation took place
last Friday night, at tho residence of
Mrs. Milhas, in the role of a surprise
party. All arrangements had been
made by few of the young gents Of
the town, who deserve much credit for
the able and efficient manner iu which
they managed this, the social event.
Light refreshments, which had been
provided on an elaborate scale by the
young men, were served repeatedly
during the evening. Miss Mollie Caz
abat sang a beautiful song, and Mr..
Frank Bolton and Miss Katie Milhas
played few choice selections of mu-
sic on the piano, both of which added
very much to the success of the occa-
sion. Dancing was also indulged in
to considerable extent. Some par
ties would have been very much
pleased if the undertaking had fallen
through; but, thanks to the good man.
agement Of the young men, their wish
was not gratifed, as all concerned did
their utmost to make it success
Several more of these sociables will
be given during the season at differ
ent places, and we hope with the same
happy termination as this last one
Verify new era has been started
for the advancement of society in this
beautiful town.
Yours respectfully,
ONE OF THE PARTY,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
a VISIT TO THE PARISH JAIL.

On Sunday morning last the Dem.
ocRAT man, in company with another
gentleman, made very pleasant visit
to the Parish Jail. The party of two
were met at the entrance gate by She
riff Stafford and the Jailor, Mr.. Oscar
Cheney, and had every courtesy and
attention shown them.
The first of the prisoners to be seen
was MIR. jim johnson, who was placed
behind the bars few days ago, cbarg-
ed with the killing of JEFF Hunt, on
the 23d Of May last. johnson is down
stairs, has nice quarters, and seems to
he perfectly satisfied with tile way he
is being treated.
NeGt we were taken up stairs, and
after going through the huge iron
doors we're brought face to face with
tue man Bolan, who of late has earned
: quite reputation for himself in the
criminal line. Twas he who killed
old man Stewart at He,nphill, few
days ago, facts explanatory of which
tragedy have already been mentioned
in this paper.
With Bolan, up stairs, is the white
man under charge of burglary commit
ted several weeks back, at Mr.. John
Wells, during the threatened overflow
here, and who was captured hy the
guards on the levee and the Messrs
| We'll. There are also several negroes
up stairs under different charges.
A. II. Butler, who killed B. NJ
Hayes, is confined on the west side ol
tue Jail, upstairs. The reporter only
caught a glimpse of him through bis
cell door, which at the time was near,
ly closed.
AS so much has been said of John
son and Bolan of late, it might appear
that the two were chad" men in ap
pearance mot so, however. John
son is a middle-aged man, being 81
years old, and has a good face. He
looks to be about As, and wears de,
termined look.
Bolan is young and muscular look
ing, and appears restless; he has a
sharp, bright eye, and seems to be
fearless.
Of conrse with such short visit wt
could not enter into any lengthy inter
view with any of the prisoners-de'
ferring that to some future time.
Bidding the prisoners good-day we
came out and the prison doors were
locked hehind US, and then we step
ped into the anti-room down stairs
Twas here the Sheriff and his deputy
showed us "their armory"--guns ant
pistols, all sizes and shapes. We saw
Bolan's gun, notched three times
also Buffers pistol, with which h,
killed Hayes.
To conclude, we would cay onr Pa,
rish Jail is well kept, a fact of achic(
we may feel proud. The prisoners art
] we'll fed and seem to he more tha,
satisfied with their treatment.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

ELECTRIC LIGHTs.-There is no
reason to be advanced why Alexan-
ufla, one Of the foremost towns in the
nsate, shoaId not have electric lights.
Every sensible and so ahead citizen
III our midst VIII agree with us on this
point: The only thing needed in the
premises is for one Of cur "rustlers" to
ge, hold of the scheme, get it down
Ne'' on paper, as to cost OF same, run
""s expenses, etc, and then 90 to
WORK and organizce a stock companv
livery business man in Town will
aAe s!ock-'hey will argue that the
move is correct enc-and so it will
NC 'hat In 4 little while we Will have
su' Town brilliantly illuminated
re~ Iberia boasts of her electric
nssu's' and other smaller towns in the
S'aIe are speaking of getting them,
,oN . IVA aust We be behind them? No !,
il!'le united action is all that IS
a, "ttuea' Light up our streets with
.i'c'f'e ,c'f'e lights, and let us use them at
1an r',Hs s.i' aud in business places. We
taa tan well afford it. Who'll start ,be
Gall rollia7 ''a'' tue
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.

I'm an article reviewing the State
census the Times Democrat of Monday
says. "Nor do we believe that Rap
ides is a decaying parish and that its
popularity is increasing only one-sixth
as fast as the natural increase should
be. Alexandria ,,alone must haye ad-
ded to its population nearly as many
people as the increase returned by the
assessors for the entire parish" >
There is something wrong in this mat
ter, to say the least. Our parish has
increased as much, if not more than
Avoyelles or Natchitoches since the
last censns, and yet we see both our
peighhors given credit for increased
percentage of people away over us;
even Grant towers over us. We are
ahead of Madison, franklin and Cor
cordia, and that's all. Now this is
poor encouragement, and strictly
speaking an injustice. We believe it
to be our duty in trying to have this
matter remedied or corrected.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

Mr.. George Waters has our thanks
for a quantity of delicious grapes, OF
his own raising from off his place in
the pinewoods. The grapes sent us
are known as the Give Seeding" and
are said TO be two weeks earlier than
any other kind of grape. Mr.. Wa
ters has several acres in grapes, and
makes every year Il quantity of deli
clous wine. This is another industry
that could easily be worked up and
made profitable right here at home.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

The annual election of officers of
the B'nai Birth Association was held
on Sunday, with the following result !:
Bernard Mayer, President.
Jonas Rosen,hal, Vice President.
B. Hirsvllman, Treasurer.
Moses Bloom, Secretary.
Julius Levin, Inner Guard.
Moses Mayer, Outside Guard.
Lodge Trustees-B. II. DeSola,
Mires Rosentllal, Moses Mayer.
Endowment Trustees-Julius Lev.
in, Bernard Mayer, D. Kuhnagle.
The installation ceremonies are to
take place on Sunday, July 18th.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

-Captaiu W. A. Abbott, who has
long been with Messrs. Percival &
Hatton, Real Estate and Insurance
Brokers, Des Mones, Iowa, and is
one OF the best known ard most res
pected business men in that city, says:
u can testify to the good qualities of
ohamberlain's Cough Remedy. Hav-
ing used it in my family for the past
eight years, | can safely say it has 10
equal Tor either colds or Group" so
livan."
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

E. II. Mccormick, of the Town
Talk, left here on Sunday evenings
traia, on four weeks visit to his mo-
ther and other relatives in Kansas and
Missouri. We hope he will have a
nice time.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE
CITY.
BAUER AND WE'LL, pRoPR1EToEs

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., 1890-07-02

The cost OF an electric light plant,
to light up the streets of Alexandra,
and furnish lights for every residence
and business place in it, will not cost
more than $4,000 We learn this from
good authority.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

The Alexandra Bottling Works,
owned and operated by Messrs. Loom
er & Charnlcy, is quite an acquisition
to our town, and we are pleased to
learn that it is meeting with success.
The gentlemanly proprietors have our
thanks for samples of their syrups.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

MIR. Wilmington, the census taker
in Alexandria, informed US on Mon.
day that our Towns population would
reach 200. Many others around
aronud Town contend that we have
in the corporation limits 5000, if no:
$500 people.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

On Friday last, on tho Dowty
place, Jack Jones accidently shot
Wash Jones with a pistol, from the
effects Of which he died the following
day. Both are colored.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

The position of night operator
has been done away with at the Texas
sad Pacific depot here. The day man
sf"vs 1T night long enough to get of
all the messages.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
The closing exercises of St. Fra,

The closing exercises of St. Fran
els Xavier's Catholic School were com
menced on Monday night and contin-
ued last evening. The programme
gone through with each performance
was quite lengthy, though interesting,
each and every one of the school chill
dren taking part, and acqnittiug them
selves quite creditably. Judge Thorn
ton delivered the opening address the
first night, and Mr.. L. J. Hakenyos
closed last night with an appropriate
address. Too much credit cannot be
given the kind Sisters of Providence
for the great zeal shown in teaching
the children who attend their school
We are sorry our space will not for
bid more lengthy notice of this en-
tertainmeDt.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

NOTlCE- On and after the 1st of
July, tie price Of lee in sacks of one
hundred pounds, will be one dollar
on board. S. CULLEN.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
Indigestion T

fs not only distressing complaint, of
itself, but, by causing the blood to
become depraved and the system en-
s"nhlea is the parent of innumerab!e
,noIadios. That Ayers Sarsaparilia
- the best cure for Indigestion, even
rhen complicated with Liver Complaint,
10 nroved by the following testimony
from Mrs. Joseph Lake, OF 3.ockway
Centre, Mich:
oliver complaint and indigestion
,oode nv life burden and came near
nndinq nv existence. For more than
fosr Years suffered untold agony, was
rednced almost to q skeleton, and hardly
nod strength to drag myself about. All
Linds of food distressed me, and only
tbe most delicate could be digested at
oil Within the time mentioned several
,hvsicians treated me without giving re-
t:.f Nothing that took seemed to do
.ny ner,paucnt good until commenced
tIe use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, which
has produced wonderful results. Soon
aff-r commencing TO take the Sarsapa-
Ti!la [ could see an Improvement i'll my
condition. My appetite began to return
md ond with il came the ability to digest
ali the food taken, my strength inn
n;oyed eacll day, and after a few
months OF faithful attention to your
Girec.ious, | found myself a well
woman. able to attend to all household
duties. TIE medicine has given me q
,,ov lease Uf life"
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

Will President Harrison sign the
Alexandria public building bill? We
hope so-but can't say.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

~ AGENTS WANTED in every Town
and City in United States aud British
America.
The payment of prizes is guaranteed by
q: special deposit Of five hundred thousand
dollars $500, 600, } with the State Govern
ment, and approved by Jesus Arechiga,
Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervis-
ion of Lie. Hermi1'io Arteasa, who is ap-
pointed by the Government as Intervention.
II CERTIFY that with the State Treasa.
rer all necessary guarantees are deposited
assuring full payment of all prizes of this
drawing. HERMIN1O ARTEAGA,
lntcrventOr."
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
IMPORTANT.

Remittances must be either by New
York Draft, Express or Registered Letter.
American money. Collections can he
made by Express Companies or Banks.
Ticket sent direct to management viii he
paid by drafts on New York, Montreal,
St. Paul, Chicago. San Francisco or City
of Mexico. For further information ad-
dress JUAN P1EDAD, Manager,
A''partado 43. Zacatecas, Mexico.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
Louisiana Democrat.
TERMS {:
TIME TABLE

Texas and Pacific Railroad
For MurshdH:
Leave Alexandria. a.....-... 4:3S p. m
For NeW Orleans.
Leave Alexandria. .10:35 a. II
Arrives in New Orleans 200 p. N
Leaves New Orleans ......S:45 a. II
Morgan's La, K Texas r. R:
Arrives at Alexandria. 500 p. n
Leaves \ .oxandria. 900 a. n
- Ii .ac- class fare from Alexand,
ria to New Orleans, by either Of the
above na'led roads, costs $6.S5. 81
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

Capt. j. H. Pope, civil engineer,
with 4 corps of eight men, arrived here
on Saturday from Columbia, La. He
represents the Union Bridge Co., of
New York city, and comes in the in
terest of the H., G. A. & N. R. R.
He commenced making soundings in
the river here on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
Town and Parish News.

Bay yonr Boots, Shues and Hats
from Bauer & We'll, Front street, op-
positc Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

The Races, Tournament and Ball
at Boyce, on Friday next, promise to
be success. A number OF our town
people will be present. We learn
an excursion train will be run on the
day above named.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02

Wednesday. July I'd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
One Farmers Wife.

Bird-like she's up at day-dawn's blush,
In summer heat or winter snow
Her veins with healthful blood afiush,
Her breath balm, her cheek a rose;
In eyes-the kindliest eyes on earth
Are sparkles of homely mirth;
For she has that which few possess,
Health, strength and perfect happiness.
But this farmers wife is wiser than
the majority of her rural sisters. She
has as many household cares, and re-
sponsibilities as they-duties here,
duties there, duties without number.
But while others droop and languish
beneath their work, she keeps up her
wonderful health, vigor and energy 10y
the use Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-,
scription. This is the greatest me,ii-
cine on earth for overworked, worn
out" and feeble women generally. 1t
is the only medicine for women, sold
by druggists under positive guar
antee from the manufacturers of CIV
ing satisfaction in every case. See
guarantee on bottle-wrapper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
THE DAM.
COME CORRESPONDENCE RELATIVE
TO -HE MAr9ER FROM A DIS
r1Neu1sHED HYDRAULIC
ENGINEER.
10 Can Visit Austin Within the Next TWO
Mouths-His Terms Accepted by the
Committee.
THE DAM.

For the mast few weeks you have
not heard much about the dam, but
Mayor Mcdonald and other gentlemen
have been busy, Notwithstanding, ana
have been in correspondence WIFI en-
gineers of national reputation. ~
The following letters from Mr. .: 1.
Tanning, a distinguished consulting
engineer, are of interest just now.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, December To- 1881
Milton Morris Esq City Clerk, Austin lex.
Nv Dear Sir-I have just returned from
New England and find your letter OF De-
cemher 8 awaiting me. telegraph IN re-
NV as follows: present engagements
will prevent me from devoting sufficient
time to your city to make the surveys"
have recently taken in charge several
large hydraulic works in the northwest ana
also ssome important terminal structures
for the ST. Paul and Manitoba railway
therefore am not, at present, aole 10 De
away from the Northwest except Tor I'M
tied time.
| start very soon for the great Falls OF
Missouri river in Montana W here we are
once to commence construction OF Dam
Spokane Falls, Wash, where l nave q
ge water power IN construction.
should not, therefore be able to visit
nstin at all for at least two months. Later
n the season perhaps may be able to as
sist YOU as consulting engineer, If can be
of any service in that capacity.
Will you kindly say to his honor, Mayor
Mcdonald, that l regret very much that
my engagements will not permit me to
visit Austin very soon and that it will give
ma great pleasure to aid him later If can
then be of service. Yours very respectfully,
J. r. TANNING.
The following letter received yester-
day, shows that Mr.. Tanning can visit
Austin and will do so:
ST. PAUL, MIMI, Dec. 49, 1889.
Milton Morris, ; ESQ.,, CityiClerk, Austin, Tex. !:
Dear Sir-Your kind favor of December
20 is at hand. l will endeayor to arrange
business here so as to visit the city of Aus
tin soon after March l, if you shall so c..
sire. NV engagements are such that I
shall not be able to spend any more lime
with you than is absolutely neCessa'' to
get the data, which will enable me ~ &" ''-e
full report with estimate of cos a. W"r y.
1t will be necessary for me to b ~ IN
the list of March, therefore / shal - to
visit you either in the latter part OF ljvDru-
ry or the early part of March.
My terms for this examination and re-
Ort on your proposed water power will be
per day and expenses while absent from
is office.
Please address me at this, St. Paul, Of
Ce. Yours very respectfully,
| J. T. TANNING.
1t is understood that the mayor and
special committee appointed by the
council to investigate and report on
the dam have accepted Mr.. Fanning's
proposition and in the meantime will
select a site and have a preliminary
survey made by the time he reaches
here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
BLAIR ON coMMoN SCHOOLS.

The New York Sun some time age
said Senator Blair was crazy. This
was probably stretching it too far
But if the New Hampshire senator
does not cease writing such letters as
that which recently appeared in Frank
Leslie's paper, New York, the distin-
guished politician will certainly earn
the appellation of crank.
Mr.. Blair, over his own signature,
airs some extraordinary opinions con-
corning the relation between the
church and the state as regards pub
Ii, schools. AS preface TO the argu-
ment, one of his positions is that the
system of education which leaves the
religious side OF human nature a blank
is defective and il it is not supplied
in the common schools by the state
Il will be by the church.
High politics" says Mr.. Blair, Gin
cludes religion and morality as well
as intelligence, and the child must be
instructed in them or he will not be
fitted 10 be the citizen king"
The New Hampshire senator makes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
TIME-A PASSING FRIEND.

-
When a year drops out of ones life
it is as.though. some loved friend had
gone. How oftenit is that very many
friends and loved ones go with that
year into the irremediable past. And
when it is considered that life's span
at the best is but three score years
and ten, then the completion of even
one Of those years is quite a serious
matter. Not only so, but one grows
attached to a year. In this age of
rapid transit, frequent changes, this
unstayed rush after gain and selfish
ends warm and long friendships are
not frequently made. The home
circle is left to foster and to cheer,
there is also the chance friend with
the very occasional trusted counselor,
but away from the fireside OF
home and out in the busy
rush OF the world, there is little else
to which to become attached than the
time in which we live. That time to
some passes slowly, but oh! to how
many does it seem to fairly fly along
Each day of and by itself is a part OF
that time, and as the three hundred
and sixty-five days roll around to COM
plete the year, the digits that denote
its place in the cycle of the ages burn
themselves into our memory and af-
lection. And when o new year slips
into the place of the old and necessi-
tates the change Of one or more OF
those digits, the sensation is awkward
the mind runs back to the number
that has been changed, even as the
hayward tongue persistently fills the
gap left by a late extracted tooth. To
how many will 1889 tomorrow and for
many days thereafter, be an
actuality-a present quantity? There
may have been much in the year to
have caused you to long for its UNI
firing continuance, or much that
makes its remembrance hateful, yet
in either event its nomenclature will
keep recurring-the memory of 1889
will become attenuated only as time
rolls on and triturates it away. But
the year itself today is finally buried,
and for each of us how much of good
or i'll is sealed up with it in its deep
grave to be unsealed until time shall
be no more2
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02

she dearly loved. All Europe is III
mourning for this gentle spirit, whose
only sin was the crown she wore. = 70
remains will be temporarily deposiCeu
in mortuary chapel in the Lapa con-
vent here, and will be afterward taken
to Lisbon for interment in the royal
pantheon.
The empress spent her lor g married
life in assisting her husband in con-
tributing to the charities OF her adopt
ed country and watching over the
education of her daughters and their
children. She always held aloot from
the affairs of state. She was one OF
the recipients of the golden rose In
every way she was an exemplary
woman and princess.