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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides,
10th Judicial District Court.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides,
10th Judicial District Court.
J sgees n. Gss Gs No. sss.
Probate Docket.
TN PURSUANCE TO A COMMISSION
i and order of sale issued from the
Honorable, the Twelfth Judicial District
Conrt, in the above entitled and num-
bered succession commanding and an-
thorizing me as Sheriff and ex-otficio auc-
tionoer, to sell for the payment of debts
for cash, after due advertisement and in
accordance with law, the hereinafter de-
scribed property, belonging to the sue
ceision OF John NJ. Laney, deceased,
will offer for sale at public auction, at the
Courthouse door, in the city of Alexan-
dria, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of DECEM-
Der, A: ID. 1890,
A certain fractional square Of ground,
situated, lying and being in the city of
Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La, and be-
ing lots Nos. l, 2, 3 and in fractional
square 4S of the Clapp addition, as per
survey by r. w. Bringhurst.
Also lot of personal property consist
ing of household effects, as described in
inventory on file in said succession.
Terms of sale, Gosh, subject to ap-
praisement on file.
D. 7. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-offici0 Auctioneer, Parish
of Rapides, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
Is Consumption 1ncurable?

Read the following: Mr.. c. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
abscess of lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an incurabie con-
sumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, am now on
my third bottle, and able to oversee the
work on my farm. 1t is the finest medi-
cine ever made" Jesse Middlewart, De.
catur, Ohio, says: "Had it net been fol
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump.
ton would have died of lung troubles
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try it. Sample bottles
free at Jacob Geiger's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
Very Extraordinary Bone Scratching

Herbert sperry, fremont, ILL.,, had the
Erysipelas in both legs. Confined to the
house six weeks. He says: "When was
able to get on my legs, had an itching
sensation that nearly run me crazy. l
scratched them raw to the bones. Tried
everything without relief. l was tor
mented in this way for two years. then
found Clarke's Extract of Flax (Papilion)
Skin Cure at the drug store, used it, and
it has cured me sound and WELL" Clarke's
Flax Soap has no equal for bath and tot
let. Skin cure 81. Soap Is cents. For
sale by Jacob Geigcr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
Clarke's Extract of Flax Cough Cure

1t is a sure cure for whooping cough.
1t stops that whoop, aud permits the
child to catch its breath. 1t is entirely
harmless. Good for any cough of child
hood or old age. 1t heals the bronchi
and lungs, and stops the cough. For
winter or bronchial cough this syrup is
the best ever discovered. Only one size,
large bottle. Price 81 at Jacob Goigers
drug store. Clarke's Flax Soap makes
the skin smooth, soft aud white. Price
% cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblalns,
corns, and all skin ernptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents Der
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

General John B. Gordon, the he,
70 of Gettysburg, Georgia's represen-
tive in the United States Senate fol
the next six years, will succeed eS-
Governor Joe Brown, whose term ex-
pires March 3, 1891.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

Mr.. VIM. E. Mason, of Illinois, is
the fortunate possesor of the pen with
which President Harrison signed the
Mckinley bill. He was defeated by
5000 votes. He wanted that pen as a
historic relic for his children. Let him
unearth it to write the political obitu-
airy of the Republican party, and then
carefully lay it away duly inscribed :
chic jacet. 1t might have been. 1t
might have been.- Elk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

Stolen fruit may be sweetest, but
it would seem that the congressman
who are just now sitting in stolen seats
would feel as if the cushions were
made of cockleburrs and this would
interfere with sound legislation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

1t is claimed that on revision
of the official count the Democrats
will have a majority of seven, on joint
ballot, in the South Dakota Legisla,
ture. A Democrat will succeed Mr..
Moody in the United States Senate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

The american states that the X.
G. w. & G.. R. r. does not vary
from an air line but a small fraction
of mile between Lake Charles and
Alexandra, Oh, no! of course no
but it bears off in a snutheasterly
direction from Lake Charles for about
ten miles and then Turns to the north
east toward Alexandria. - Welsh
Crescent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

To Our SUBsCRIBERs.-Send to
F. P. Shumway, Jr., Boston, Mass,
for free sample copy of the Cottage
Hearth, a beautiful illustrated maya
zine, and so realize what an extraor-
binary offer we are making when we
offer to send both the Cottage Hearth
and this paper for full year for only
$500, when the price of the Cottage
Hearth alone is $3.50 year The
Boston Transcript says of the Cottage
Misunderstanding aside its literary
contents, which are of a high order Of
merit, the collection of receipts for the
kitchen and for the sick room, its
practical suggestions and advices for
the raising and care of plants and
flowers, its instruction for identifying
homes by simple means, and other
practical features, make it invaluable
to every household"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

-Twenty-nine States voted against
the Mckinley protective law and only
fifteen in favor Of it. No wonder the
Republicans are calling for either the
repeal or radical modification of that
measure. 1t is boomerang aud its
slaughter is not yet finished.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

T HAVE RECENTLY FITTED UP IN
J. the best manner two dental parlOrs,
one of which is for the use of white and
the other for colored 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. Ny 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. l am fully pre-
pared to do Crown and Bridge work
This is 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 a. III. to 6 p. IN.
The patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

The Illinois Legislature now
stands: Democrats, lol; Republicans
80; TURNER'S Alliance, 3. If two OF
the Alliance representatives, who are
said to have always been in sympathy
with the Democrats, vote as anticipa-
ted General Palmer will he elected to
the United States Senate.
buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer 4 We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26
OUR AGENTS :
OF THE CITY.

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

There is nothing so dangerous as
the pretended friend who stabs you in
the back. Look ont for those anti
lottery sheets that are springing up
like mushrooms after spring rain
throughout the country. They pre-
tend to be your friend, but they do not
say where the money will come from
to educate our children, take care of
our deaf, dumb and blind, our Confed
crate war veterans, our charity hospi-
tai, and last but not least, save our
homes from the annual foundations
which visit our State every spring.
No, they are your friends, friends in
valves clothing. Look out for them,
they will not do to tie to- Trinity
Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-11-26

There has been nothing so enter
tanning since the election as the in
terview between the President of the
United States and the newly accred-
tied Spanish Minister. To hear the
former talk, one would think he was
a lifelong advocate of unrestricted
trade. We all know of the monkish
tendencies of his Satanic majesty when
a little under the weather; we all know
that Mr.. Harrison is very i'll, and We
all know that he would like to steal
the thunder of Mr.. Blaine Detroit
Free Press, Dem.
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HEARTH for one year to any one who
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-31
Real estate Uanteo.

w ANTED-A large tract Of land stock
w farm or country seat. with cash, for nns
investment property ip New.Yotk CiE
Brosdway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-31

very beautiful patterns IN Plush ana WOOL
IAN Robes, also Harness, Saddles,
Brides. Clipping Mscpincs, Harness Soaps,
ID ,s.lAg,. OILS ana Horse floods OF every
kins. Send for catalogue.
HORSES BEARDED Oh farm satisfaction
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TWO good coaches, set OF harm SIS and
horse blankets. Mrs. RILEY, los
Ketsve, Williamsburg
TWO 1rst-ciAss Berlin coaches; In per-
feet order no reasonable Oder refused.
Can be seen at 4Sl Willis-ave.. near 10th
s.. or Owner, Sil East l0th-st
"A ANTFp few horses a. board box
w stalls and good care. Address II. w.
WILSON, White Plains, Box III.
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Real Gstate 10 Gyrhanqe

CALIF0RNIA.-Or Grove or vine
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exchange for spacious house. with ground,
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Bnaro Uante0.

ID GARD wanted for gentleman and wife
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
Minneapolis Wins Morning
Game From Denver.

minneapolis Wins Morning
Game From Denver.
1t was lucky thing for Minneapolis
that game was arranged for yesterday
morning, DIS it gave the team one more
victory to its credit. and that only just
in time, for the rain began to descend
after the sixth inning and the game had
to be called. Mitchell was in the box
for the locals and did excellent work,
the one home run made by Denver
being Floods home run drive in the
fifth inning. Whitehead, the Denver
pitcher, was pounded hard and often,
and the game was won easily. Mime
apolis played perfect fielding game,
the work of Miller. Day and Twohy
being especially good. AT the end of
the fifth inning rain began to fall and
Umpire McDermott was about to call
the game when Rowe kicked SO vigor-
Ouslv that play was resumed. Mime
apoliS then went at it with will and in
inning, clinched the victory by making
four runs. Last evening the team left
for Kansas City, with determination
to win if it were possible. A large con-
tingent of local cranks went with it, in
tending to see the pennant decided, as
it will be on Missouri soil. Duke will
pitch the first and last games, while
killen will essay to win the second one.
Sandy will umpire the games, and if he
does it is certain that both teams will
be given fair and impartial opportu-
nifty. For the Kansas City team it is
understood that Smith will be pitted
against Duke in both the games, while
Conway will go it against Killen. There
ID |. hot ifo,,
will be intense, as the result Of the
games will undoubtedly tell which team
will fly the pennant for 1890. The score
If Yesterdays game follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
WIT AT THE GUILLOTINE.
How a Condemned Man Taught
a Funny Fellow a Severe Lesson.

HOW a SOnucHli1cu MAN 1au&nC
a Funny Fellow a Severe Lesson.
Philadelphia Times.
Some years ago it was still the custom
in France to conduct condemned GRIM
inals through gazing crowds of idle
spectators to the public guillotine. On
one such occasion the unfortunate,
seated upon his coffin in the cart, heard
a would-be wit in the crowd remark to
companions:
well, Pll bet that fellow don't feel
much like laughing?"
The course attempt at a joke stung
the prisoner, and when he arrived at
the ScaffOld he asked that the proceed
ingS be stayed moment, as he had
confession to make.
although denied it at the trial had
accompliceS i'll the crime for which |
have been sentenced, and there" point
ing to the joker, sis one OF them now"
Great excitement ensued, and the
party designated was seized by the gen.
darmeS with no gentle hands. Out of
the confusion somebody managed to
drag order. and the wit was placed ON
the scaffold beside his accuser.
Such fearful case of abject terror as
the joker presented was never wit
enjoying his helpless fright for few
moments the fated convict SAID to the
official in charge:
''He tried to make sport of my suffer-
ingS, but the man is innocent. And as
soon as he seemed to be sure that it was
no laughing matter for me TO be here, [
was curious to see how much such a
funny fellow would laugh under similar
circumstances himself"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
BOTH MAKING MUSCLE.
kilien and Sheehy Training for
Their Big Mill.

AAAcn dAu SHeeny framing LOT
Their Big Mill.
Preparations are rapidly reaching
completion Tor the fight Saturday. Sept
q, between Pat Killen and Joe Sheehy.
The affair promises to be fight on the
square as both principals are in act
i've training and each seems confident of
success. Pat Killen is in training at
Fort Smelling, and he could not have
chosen more fitting spot. The level
stretch of country lying between the
fort and Minnehaha falls affords sDlen-
did opportunity for outdoor exercise.
A jog across the country and back and
climb up the hills surrounding the
fort will undoubtedly result in putting
Killen in the pink of condition. After
his days training he hunks in with the
soldiers and lives strictly in accordance
with the regulations of Uncle Sam.
Sheehy IS in training at the Twin
City Athletic club rooms, Minneapolis,
and is afforded every opportunity
at the clubs command to put himself in
lighting condition. The fittings and
accoutrements of the gymnasium in the
athletic club rooms are just what Sheehy
requires and a run to Minnetonka and
back will take every ounce of Superflu-
Gus flesh from his body. There will be
a large number of noted sporting men of
the ring in attendance, it being under
stood that Danny Kelliher will officiate
in Sheehy'S corner. Killen, upon learn
ing this, Immediately telegraphed to
Dempsey, the Nonpareil, and he will ar
rive here on Saturday TO act in the same
capacity for Killen. Dempsey has sue
ceeded in lowering the colors of the
coast cluD upon several occasions and
it will be remembered bested Danny
Kelliher in the same locality. In view
of the fact that he is soon to meet FitZ-
simmons, the Australian wonder, his
presence will give added interest to the
fight week from Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19

ahead of J. T. second, Spectator close
third. Time. 1:4415s. IL
Seventh race. purse $500. half mile
Starters and odds: Mary conroy, 1O5. 12;
Saxonette, los, 5; Fannie s. los, even;
Spider. los. 8; Frank d. 1Os, s.; Fred
Houston, log, 6; Douglas, 1O3, 10.
Fannie S won by a length. running
for place, finally given to Frank ID.
Time, :5115.
ENTRIES FOR TODAY
First race, Louisville handicap. mile-Lucy
P, 100: Chimes, 81; Eli 105; Dyer. 90:
Pantalette, 10Y; Louise Forest 104; Virgo
shore, 50; Laura Davidson, 103; Tom Hood.
104; Rimini, 1913.
Second race, selling, mile and fifteen yards
--Westanna, l01; Rogers 1O4; Pickup, 1O7;
10; Julia Magee. 512; Hydy, lis.
Ihird race, selling, mile and once quarter
-Kinglike, 80; Meckie II, 90; Nina Archer,
100; Grayson, 1913: Newcastle, ITO.
Fourth race, a mile and Observation-Disclosures
IO4.
Fifth race. selling, five furlongs-Ne
Beatrice, "a; Frank D, 90: The Turk, 90;
Emma Fields, 90; Laura DoXey, 100; Minnie
Elkin, 100; Ed Leonard, iOl; Bob l., 1O3;
Woodford, 10S.
Sixth race, selling, five furlongs-W
bone, 81; Pet Filly, 80; Ora, 90; Post Odds.
30; 10 WOolman. 90: Tom Jones, 50; Grand
pa, 10S; Ben Payne 1OS
Seventh race, four furlongs-Little Midget
80; Mondroit. 80; Maud B, 80; Lum, 20:
Lamar, 80: Laura Agnes, 90; Ina D. 1907
Lotte. 1o2.
Eighth race, four furlongs-Eli Kendige,
So; Douglass, 90, Free Trade, 80, Leslie and
Douglass entries; Miss Courtenay, 90;
Iconoclast, 95; Rosedell, 9S.
Selections: First race, Wary and Chimes:
second race, Julia Magee and Happiness;
fourth race " G Morris and Ed Hopper:
fifth race, Woodford and Ed Leonard; sixth
race. Pet Fllly and Grandpa; seventh race,
Lum and Maud b; eighth race. Virgin and
DOUGLASS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
al Ch ChO1IIL DOW Ms.
Results of Yesterdays Races at
Louisville

LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept. 1s.-The al
tendance to-day was 1900; weather
beautiful and the track good:
First race, mile ali ages-Starters and odds:
Hamlet. l12, 2; Marchma, 1O4, 6; Famine
Mary Fl, 81, g; Bertha, l07, 4: Chimes, los,
6; Lady Washington, SO. 10; Adrienne. loo
4; Mary Mac, 80, 25; Voltine. 95, 20.
Chimes won easily, Business second.
Lady Washington third. Time, 1:44I.
Second race, purse $500. one and one
sixteenth miles-Starters and odds: Catalpa
116. to s.: Polemus, 104, 40: Dundee, so,
6; Ed Hopper, 107, II; Osborne. l02, 40.
Catalpa won easily, Dundee second,
Ed Hopper third; time, 1852.
Third race, Belle Meade maiden stake. two
year olds, S5uO added and 500 each: six
furlongs-Starters and odds Sir Abner, lO5.
Z to 5; Reputation, los. Is; Mirabeau, los,
8; Carroll Reid, los. 5; Mrs Gen Clifford
102, so; Mon Droit, 1922 10; Veillen. IO2
5: Bod Ton, ITO, 20; Col Wheatley, los. IS
They got off at first break. Sir Abner
led all the way, and, without whip, won.
Carroll Reid second, two lengths ahead
of Col. Wheatley, third. Time. I:1S.
Fourth race declared off,
Fifth race, purse $500, two-year-oIds, half
a mile-Starters and Odds Major Thornton.
Carrie A. ITO. a; Lee S, 113, IS; Sly Lisbon
ITO, 8; Roseland, 113. 1 to 2.
Roseland first by four lengths, Pretti-
wit second, Lee s third. Time, :5015.
Sixth race, selling. purse $500 Starters
and odds: Julia Magee, 100, l2; Onlight.
76, 3 TO 2; Joe Walton, log, 10; Mamie
Fonso. LOT, to 2; j. T, 100, IS: Lieder-
kranz, 104. 20; Spectator, 1Ol, II.
Mamie Fonso Won easiiy, two lengths
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
PLAYERS LEAGUE.
Cleveland and Brooklyn Win the
Two Games.

Two Games.
CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 1S.-The Cleve-
land team batted out victory to-day.
The game was almost perfect in the
field. Only eight innings were played
because of darkness. Score:
At Cleveland r. b. E.
fiszSlsaa. IL 5-191 &
Batteries. McGin and Sutcliffe, Maui and
Quinn; earned runs, Cleveland 4, Pittsburg
/; two-base hit Stricken: three-base hits,
Radford. Larkin, McAleer; sacrifice hits,
Delehanty. Browning, Stricken, Brennan,
Nisner, Beckley: bases on balls, Cleveland 5,
Pittsburg i; stolen bases. Brennan, Beckley:
left on bases, Cleveland II, Pittsburg 6;
struck out, Sutcliffe, McGill, Beckley, Cor
roran; hit by pitcher, Delehi..lty, Brennan;
time. 80; umpires. Sheridan and Gaffney.
AT NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-The final
game in the East between the New
York and Brooklyn Players league
teams was played at Brotherhood park
to-day in the presence of nearly 1000
people. The game was started at 2:35,
and in order to allow the two teams
time to catch a train for the West,
where they go to wind up the base ball
season. The game was an interesting
one. Wards men winning after
splendid contest. The score:
New YorkO 10000 II 5
Brooklyn 80 o 30 OIL Is 10 d
Batteries. Crane. Ewing and Brown, Hem
ming and Cook: umpires, Snyder and Pearce
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-19
LIVING ON A POWDER.
How Alexander Jacques Explains
His Ability to Fast So Long.

How Alexander Jacques Explains
His Ability to Fast So Long.
Newcastle (Eng.) Chronicle.
Alexander Jacques, before he began
his fast at the aquarium, in London. was
entertained at luncheon by the press
representatives. 1t was explained that
Jacques attributed his ability to go with
out food to the use of a powder COM
posed of number of herbs and plants
which grow abundantly in this country,
and which is compounded according to
a recipe which has been a secret in his
family for some generations.
He has frequently tested its efficacy,
not only on himself but on others,
notably during the siege of Belfort, in
the Franco-German war, when he kept
number of his fellow-soldiers alive on
it for number of days. Thirty days
has hitherto been the limit of mis- fasts.