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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
A PARTY OF THE PAST.

Force and Fraud Have Had Their Day
and Give Way to Better Things.
The Republicans have had no en- Z Of
fun at the expense of the alleged Bour'
bon Democrats who learned nothing
and forgot nothing while they were out
of power Their writers and speakers
have humorously described the old
Colonies Of the South who preferred to
live in tue past and refused to keep step
with the progress Of the age.
The Republican sense of humor is
easily tickled at times, and the fancy
pictures SO frequently drawn of the al
legged Bourbons and Southern Colonies
never failed to excite the amusement OF
the insolent and staggering victors.
But the partisans whose knell OF
doom has been sounded are at last be-
ginning to see themselves as others see
them. rude shock has clarified their
| vision, and they see an uncouth figure,
half soldier, half bushwhacker, in a
time of profound peace, frown-
iSy upon the honest toilers around
him, levying tribute in the shape
of robber tariff, and threat
ening to draw his sword when
protest is made. In this guise APP
pears the Republican party to-day, a
! quarter of century after the close of the
war. 1t is the same old combination of
force and fraud that doomed up in the
carpet-bag governments of reconstruc-
ton times.
| Talk about Bourhons and fossil
Colonels! They are progressive twenti'
eth-century men by the side of these
warlike bummers. whose sole stock in
trade consists of the passions and issues
of generation ago.
The Republican leaders are beginning
to see their party from new point Of
view. If ever a party stood still and
lived in the past, it is the party of Nc
Kinley and Reed. 1t has stood in the
way of peaceful progress; it has nursed
sectionalism, and it has raised its voice
for war when the people we're ready tt
forgive and forget. 1t has tried tt
turn this Republic into plutocracy; il
has looted the public treasury, and j
has threatened to perpetuate it's rule
with bayonets.
There is no longer room in this coun
try for such party. 1t is a party of the
past, and it will soon be only matter
of history. 1t has outlived it's day. anG
is dying. 1t will not be mourned-tri
umphant Democracy will soon heal thu
scars that it has left behind.-Atlant;
Constitution.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

THE SPIRIT OF TIRE TIMES, of New York,
says IAN extraordinary advance in the
use Of cocoa seems to have taken place of
late years in England. In the House of
Commons this last session the Right Hon.
g. ]. Goschen, the Chancellor Of the Ex-
chequer, called attention to itas cause for
much of the falling off of the use of coffee.
He attributed it in o measure to the posi-
ton preparation of cocoa known as
Grateful and Comforting had taken. In
accord with this suggestion it may be in
teresting to follow the course cocoa has
taken in England since 1882, when the duty
which had been standing at Cd. per lb.. with
an importation Of under half million
pounds, was reduced to I'd. per h., and not
long after we find the homeopathic doc
trine of medicine introduced into the king
dom, and that the use of cocoa was specially
advocated by physicians adopting that mode
of practice Soon after we find the first
homeopathic chemists established in En-
gland (the firm of James Epps u co., pro-
duced a special preparation, which only
needed boiling water or milk to be at on se
ready for the table, and the superior char
acter Of this production has, no doubt, done
much, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer
said, to bring about (backed as it was by a
further reduction Of the duty to Id. per H.
the advance made"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
Overcoming Prejudice.

Prejudice is sad trait of human nature.
A person whose mind is bent on bias does
himself great injustice. Said sick man,
whose blood seemed on fire from the effects
of blood poison: II can't help my prejudice;
/ have tried half dozen remedies, and
they did me me no good believe belle all blood
all physicians are humbugs, tooi' asked the
writer. Eyes, for l have tried three diff
ferent doctors, and only grew worse under
their treatment. have made UP my mind
my case is incurable and death inevitable"
However, the writer, who was friend of
the suffering individual, at last succeeded
in overcoming his prejudice and persuaded
him to give DR.. John Bulls Sarsaparilla a
at all, but good effects soon followed, and
its continuance brought complete relief
Reader, go thou and do Observation-Disclosures
ence Press.
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lent.

Small wonder, then, considering the
many advantages possessed by the Can
adian country, and the millions of acres
of fat lands now offered in Manitoba,
Assiniboia and Alberta. that settlers are
focking thither eager to secure farms
in q. well-governed, peaceable country,
where the climate is most healthful and
the soil does not wear out, but yields a
rich return year after year for the labor
bestowed upon it.
The following dispatch in this con-
nection will no doubt be read with in
terest. 1t refers to the province of
Manitoba:
"W1NN1PEa, Nov 27.-The local gov
TORMENT has just issued another bull
"letin which gives the following compar-
"isons with 1889 in average yields and
"products of wheat, oats, barley and po-
"tato crops, based on the returns of
acreage and average yields for the re-
"spective years:
''Estimated average yield in wheat
"12.4 bushels in $50, GIL bushels in go.
coats, 1853 in 'S9, Alb in 80. Barley,
1876 in $50, 32.1 in '90 Potatoes, 119
Sin 80, $50 in 80. Product of wheat,
"7,2o1, $40 for 's9, 1865, 100 for go. Oats,
SO, Ais, 1o4 for 80, 9,513, 4ss for go. Barley,
I,O51, 551 for 80, 2,069,415 for 80. Pota-
"toes, 1, $3.50, 1856 for $50, 2,54o, 800 for 80.
"Little information is given about
''fax, but field roots are spoken of as
'being more than usually productive
'this year.
"Large quantities OF hay were put up
s'this year, compared with last. During
"the harvesting season there was great
''scarcity of farm laborers.
''Three persons from Hamilton, Dako'
eta, have been in the city since Monday,
"and to-day left for the West. Their
"expenses here are paid by the nomin-
sion Government, and their mission is
"to pick out sufficient good farm land
"on which to locate three hundred De-
"kota families whose names are in their
"possession, and who will remove to
Manitoba early in the spring"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
POTOMAC PONIES.
A Race of Splendid Little Animals II Used
by Peculiar People.

A Race OF Splendid Little Animals r Used
by Peculiar People.
There is little island about one
hundred and fifty miles down the Po-
tomac called Chincoteague, says Repre-.
sentative Brown, of Virginia, in the St
Louis lobe-Democrat. This island is
inhabited by strange race of people,
and a race of the greatest ponies in the
world. The people of the island fish
and grow oysters, and are a hardy,
primitive race, who fear God and at.
tend strictly to their business. Hun.
dreds of these wonderful ponies roam
the island, living in the summer on the
rank, coarse grass. In the winter they
subsist on seaweed, and in the spring
are mere frames, in consequence of the
diet
These ponies arc unlike any ponies in
the world. They are about twelve to
thirteen and half hands high, nearly
all sorrels or bays, and are tine-bodied
and neatly limbed. They have the
head and eyes of the Arabian, and the
supposition is that the stock originally
came from some thoroughbreds that
swan ashore from some wrecked vessel
What is more remarkable about them is
that they trot and pace fast and are
possessed of remarkable endurance. In
the spring you can purchase good pony
for S25 and upward. The colts are not
gelded. and stations predominant.
When the weather is bad and the waves
inundate the island, scores of the little
fellows are swept into the water and
are lost
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
FROM DEMOCRATIC PAPERS.

The Democratic party can no longer
be accused of having only the "Solid
South" behind it. 1t is now backed by
the solid United States.-St. Louis Re.
public.
Senator Cullom thinks that the
Mckinley bill needs revamping. When
new soles, heels, uppers, eyelets and
laces are also added it will be service
able affair. -Philadelphia Times.
The story that at the close of con-
ference with Premier Blaine recently
the Presidents beard was covered with
heavy frost is based only upon circum-
stantial probability.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
-"Candidly, Lie" said the Chief
Magistrate, ''what do you think OF the
prospects for 1922" "Candidly, sire, "
returned the secretary, sit looks daily
less like prospect and more like an
outlook. IN. Y. Sun.
DR. Depew champions the Blaine
reciprocity jugg!e with plea for sub
sidized steamships. If Chauncey's
penchant for talk is not curbed he will
expose Juggler Blaine's little trick be-
fore the show has fairly begun.-Chi-
cago Times.
The Democrats get two Congress
men in Michigan, two in California, one
in New Hampshire and lot more in
other States by less one hundred major
ity each. Perhaps there is some nat
ural law that gives nearly all the mar
row squeezes to the same party.-St
Paul Globe.
In tho flush OF success the victorious
Democracy must not forget that the
Republican octopus, like the dragon in
the fable of old, dies hard The waters
in the vicinity of where the monster re-
ceiyed his disabling blow are already
discolored with Blaine's ink-clouds OF
reciprocity. "-Chicago Globe.
The man who discovers prompt
cure for the consumption of our depart
Ing surplus will earn fame and graft
tudc. But at present there is no
prompter cure than the resort to one or
two elections as means of inoculating
the representatives OF the people with a
little respect for economy.--Pit tsburgh
Dispatch,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

BEFORE the use of Prickly Ash Bitters
became general throughout the South and
West, it was a fearful dose of ''Blue Mass, y >
and daily doses of quinine, that was forced
down the Threats of sufferers from all ma
larial troubles In place Of such obnoxious,
narrowing curatives, Prickly Ash Bitters,
with it's mild, soothing action now holds
supreme sway, and after one trial, its use
You who have headaches, sour stom-
achs, diseased liver or kidneys, can do no
better than to give it trial
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
HOW THE FARMERS VOTED.
Facts and Figures Showing the Positio
of the Peonie On tha Tariff Issuc

Facts and Figures Showing the Position
of the People on the Tariff Issue.
In all the Northwestern agricultural
States the issue before the people in the
last election was the Mckinley tariff
bill. The farmers do not like the policy
OF that measure, and showed by their
votes for Congressman that they propose
to throw off the excessive burdens Of
protection.
In Indiana in 1883 the Republican
plurality in the Congressional vote was
ASH. This year the Democratic plu.
rality amounted to 34,92s.
In Minnesota the Republican plural.
ity of 1883 was 81, 456 This year the
Democratic plurality was 14,O7G.
In Kansas the Republican plurality
on the Congressional vote of two years
ago was $4,000; this year the opposition
carried the State by more than $4,000.
The farmers of Nebraska gave to the
Democratic and Alliance candidates for
Congress an aggregate plurality OF
about $4,000. In 1883 the Republican
candidates plurality amounted to 49,
900.
In Iowa the Republicans carried the
Congressional districts in 1883 by 49,
600. This year the Democrats win by
8, 900.
The verdict against the tariff law in
Illinois was very emphatic. In 1855
the Republican plurality was 27.667;
this year tho Democratic plurality is
81, 500.
1t is to Congress that the farmers look
for relief from the burden of tariff taxa
ton, and it is apparent from their fig
ures that they have done their utmost
to defeat the men responsible for the
Mckinley bill.
In these six States the Republicans
have Al Representatives in the present
House and the Democrats 10. In the
next House the Democrats will have "A
and the Republicans Is.
There is no doubt as to tho position
of the farmers on the tariff issue.-N
Y. World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
IT looks funny, but sinking fund is the
means of raising debt-Boston Gazette.

X1elp y0urSey
if you're a suffering woman, with
the medicine that's been prepared
especially to help you-Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t will do it
where others fail. For all the dis
eases peculiar to the scx-dragging-
down pains, displacemcnts, and other
weaknesses, it's positiue remedy.
It means a now life, and longer
one, for every delicate woman. In
every case for which it's recon-
mended, it gives satisfaction. It's
guaranteed to do SO, or the money
is refunded.
1t improves digestion, invigorates
tho system, enriches the blood, dis
pcls aches and pains, produces re-
freshing sleep, dispcls melancholy
and nervousness, and builds up both
flesh and strength. It is a legiti-
mate naee7icine-not beverage.
Contains no alcohol to inebriate !;
no syrup or sugar to sour or
fermcnt in the stomach and cause
distress. As peculiar in its mar
Vicious, remedial results as in its
composition. Therefore, don't be
put off with some worthless COM
pound easily, but dishonesty, rec
commended to be "j1st as good. !"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

A Book TO BuY.-W ebster's International
Dictionary. This new book is the authentic
Unabridged" thoroughly. revised and en-
TER, D. D., LII. d., of Yale University.
Editorial work on the revision has been in
active progress for over ten years, and
more than q hundred paid literary workers
have been engaged upon it. The sum ex-
pended in its preparation before the first
copy was printed exceeded 100000. This
work, we'll used in a family, will be OF more
value to tho members thereof than many
times its cost laid up in money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

be sble at times to even recognize the
shrunken greatness from the Portland
district o. Maine. He will not thank
God that the House sis not deliber-
alive body" The majority will rule,
but it will not disturb the spared monu-
ments that choose to be mute observers
of the procession as it passes by..-St.
Paul Globe,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
MANITOBA AND THE CANADIAN
NORTHWEST.

Official Crop Returns Show Splendid
YielG.
The wonderful productiveness of the
great wheat lands of Manitoba and the
Canadian Northwest Territories re-
ceives splendid indorsation in tho crop
of 1890. That these Canadian lands are
peculiarly adapted to the growth OF the
very finest grades of wheat and other
cereals is already we'll known, and, in
edition, they produce what are un'
questionably the greatest crops of pota-
toes, roots and all sorts of garden veg
etables grown on the American CONT
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
Partners in Guilt.

Three malignant foes to human happiness
cooperate for evil. Their names are dys-
pepsia, biiousness. constipation. Though
they constitute strong syndicate, they can
be overthrown with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Not instantaneously, Of course,
but by persistence. So can malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney ailments and nervous
Almanac, and be advised of their superior
pnorit
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

"A man Should make Ills debut in
tho world as though he were about to
enter hostile country; he must send
out scouts, establish sentinels, and ever
be upon the watch himself -Talley-
rand
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

We value everything in this world by
comparison. Water and air have no iat,n-
etc value, and yet Jay Gould, if furnishing
in the desert, would give al. his wealth for
a pint of the former, and think it cheap;
hence, life and health are the standard of
all values. If your system is full of Mala-
of Shallenberger's Antidote win make you
well and happy. Is one dollar high price
to paw
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

"A great capitalist is like great
lake, upon whose bosom ships can navi-
gate, but which is useless to the coun-
try, because no stream issues thence to
fertilize the land.-Talleyrand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

1t is reported that Boston, Calves.
ton and California parties have secule ed
a grant Of 10000 600 acres Of land In
Sonora, MEXICO, upon which they pre-
peas to place ss!oalsa
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

The bold defiance OF woman is tho
certain sign Of her shame. When she
has once ceased to blush it il because
she has TOO much to blush tes.-Tallsy.
ysnA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
Syrup Of Figs,

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
Juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues Of plants known to be
most beneficial to the human system, acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
;effectually cleansing the system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
consultation
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
PrickIy Ash Biii,n|
VASEIAINE,

EOR ONE DOLLAR sent US BY mai J. y
/ deliver. free Of oil charges, to sny p. ~
the United States. oil the following s,,sss
carefully packed in neat boz: ~
One two ounce bottle Of Pure yaselina NJ.
One two ounce bottle Vsseline Pomsde L
One jar of Vaseline Cold Cream. ..,...... &.
Ono cake Of vaseline Camphor Ice. ~. 4.
One cake Of vaseliae Soap. unscsuted.,. 4.
Ono cake OF Vaseline Soap, scented -
One two ounce bottle Of White vaseliue /.
~
II you have occasion TO use yassline Ii i,
form be careful to accept only genuine M
put up by US In original packages A ma
many druggists are trying TO pcssusde INA,
to take VASELINE put up BY then I'm
yield to such persuasion, as the artitle iii
imitation without value, and will not IN n
the result you expect. A bottle Of BIue s.,
Vaseline Is sold by oil druggists at ten eeals
Chesebrough M'f'g. Co., 81 Stats St, Nm Id
ueNAEE This PApsK ever tina ysa MA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

USE BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs for
Coughs, Colds and all other Throat Troub-
les.-"Pre- eminently the best. REP. Henry
Ward Beech-r.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

"rN q stranger about these parts" ex
planned the new barber, who was undecided
rs to which side he should comb the GUSTAV
er's hair.--Yonk Statesman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

PAIN in the Side nearly always comes from
adisordered liver and is pr9nptlyrelievedby
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re.
ieves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops euro in one minute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
A man who has practiced medicine for 40
years ought to know salt from sugar; read

A man who has practiced medicine for 40
years ought to know salt from sugar; read
what he says:
TOLEDO, O., Jan. 10, 1887
MEssRs. +. j. CHENEY Il Co.-Gentlemen:
Ihave been in the general practice of med
icine for most 40 years, and would say that
in all my practice and experience have
never seen a preparation that could pre-
scribe with as much confidence of success
as can Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by you. Have prescribed it a great many
times and its effect is wonderful, and would
say in conclusion that ! have yet to find q
case Of Catarrh that it would not cure, il
they would take it according to directions.
Yours Truly, L. L. GoRsUCH, N. D.,
Office, 2i5 Summit St
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh
that can not be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
F. j. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

ALL cases of weak or lame back, backache,
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
of Carters Smart Weed and Relladonna
Backache Plasters. Price Is cents. Try them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

Con liver oil is now offered at nineteen
cents pint bottle, but wo fear it will never
become popular beverage even at that
price.-Lowell Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

STRANGE that people go South for tho win
ter when we have SO much Of it in the North.
--Elmira Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

I've struck tcnder chord at last" said
the tramp, as he began on pilc Of cotton.
wood timber.-N. Y Herald,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

IT is difficult for dialect comedian to
give it to you straight-Texas SiftingA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

very last stages after doctors Jailed to give
me relief. I simply used DR. Bulls Sarsa-
parilla, which is the best blood medicine in
ths wcrld.-F. A. Alexander, Petersburg,
w
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

SroNaEs are not to go on the free list II
is impossible to conceive Of such thing as
Q sponge who is not on the free list, how.
ever.--Boston Transcript.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

''THosE ready made clothes Of yours seem
to bristle with indignation" Eyes; they
are eager for the fray n-Puck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

II AM blind, and have been from my
birth, said the blind man; "but my father
has always been quite a parent to me-"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

WASHING powders are strong alkalies, and
ruin clothes. The purest soap obtainable is
the best and cheapest. Dobbins' Electric
Soap has been acknowledged for "a years to
be the purest Of all. Try it right away.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

PARENTS don't mean to be unkind to their
children, but they are when they fail to
occasionally give them DR.. Bulls Worm De-
stroyerS
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

THE miller finds life to be one continual
grind.--St Joseph News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

"IM feeling groggy," as the pugilist said
when he put down another cocktail. st. Jcr
semi News
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

TIE railroad man who wanted to waltz
timidly requested the favor of one round
trip.--W ashington Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. piso'
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Csc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
Two Giants

On the one hand-scrofula. the ancient disease,
known the world over. gnawing at the vitals of
cry nation existing in the blood Of nearly every
famiy-descended to us from our fathers or &C.
quired by our wrong habits and indulgences-
powerful obstinate almost impregnable.
On the other hand - Hoods Sarsaparills. the
modern medicine. the great enemy of impure
blood, accomplishing the most wonderful cures Of
scrofula, salt rheum, etc.--the conqueror Of dis.
ease, economical. reliable, sure.
II you suffer at all from the Giant of Disease,
conquer him by the aid OF the Giant of Health,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

"WnL1s," said the teacher, chow did
electricity first come from the clouds!" 1T
came a-kiting, ma'am. "-Washlngton Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24

THE smallpox victim is to be deeply pitted
Boston Traveller.