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The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
MORE LEVEEs.

Secretary Hoffman of the state board
of Engineers yesterday forwarded to
Governor Nichols the following letter.
announcing the letting of levees to be
built and asking him to approve the
C 'ntracts:
OFFICE BOARD OF STATE ENGINEERS, }
New ORLEANS, La, :
july IS, 1891. \
To His Excellcncy Francis T. Nichols,
Governor of Louisiana:
Sir-According to notice of levee con
tractors, dated July II, 1891, duly adver-
tlsed in the official journal of the State,
and your instructions, the Beard of State
Engineers proceeded to open at noon to-
day the several proposals received with
the following results:
Alexandria-Keogh, Moore & Co., bid
l35, Andrews Bros. Con Co., bid 19a, C.
d. Leeper; bid 2S
Beaver Dam-Andrews Bros. Con. Co.
bid 14.49, c. d. Leper, bid 1895, J. l..
Connella bid l7.44, J. N. Ogden bid 1914.
Recommend for acceptance the bid of
Keogh, Moore & Co. of 13a cents per Gu
bic yard for Alexandria levee; c. d. Lee
per of Ia IS cents per cubic yard for Bea-
yer Dam levee.
Very respectfully the Board of State
Engineers,
per HENRY B. RICHARDSON,
Chief State Engineer
The above recommendations of the
Board of State Engineers are hereby ap-
proved. FRANCIS #. NIRnOLLs,
Governor of Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
GOOD MEASURE.
v.. GOOD measure, pressed down
and running over.

Come of these little proprietors OF sarsa-
parillas put up in halLpint bottles are t en-, en-
yyious of the increasing popularity OF Dr.
John Bulls Sarsaparil,laa, put up as it is in
large quart bottles and intimate that theirs
Il more concentrated. This is as false as
dsceit can be. A teaspoonful OF Bulls
ssrsaparilla contains more concentrated
n,edicinal virtue than tablespoonful OF
anv other sarsaparilla made. A bottle of
o.! a. IohD Bulls Sarsaparilla contains six
.jrnss r the curative virtue OF bottle of any
ether e blood purifier made. No exception
~ made. Now an invalid wants bis
,noner's - worth. He wants good measure
Thsrefore, unless misled through ignor-
arce. when his system needs blood puri-
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

The Natchitoches RevieW has t

The Natchitoches Reuiew has the
following in its last issue concerning
the coming political race in this judi
cial district:
There are four candidates in this
parish for the office of District Attor-
ney of our judicial District. Heaven
only knows how many in Rapides /;
and the devil can possibly count them
in Avoyelles. So far as our home
candidates for the Office are concerned
it would seem that they would prefer
granting the judgeship to the other
parishes. But as far as our parish
has been consulted the ''people" it
seems want to secure it for Natchl-
toches.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
The coming theatrical season

The coming theatrical season in
Alexandria, promises to be bright
and glorious one indeed. Contracts
with the following companies have
been made, and negotiations are pend
ing for the signing of other frst-class
companies:
August 2O.-Charles Sellers Min,
strel company. =,
September 1S.-Billy kersands
Famous Minstrels.
November 5 ED. Basey's com
pany in "Our German Ward"
Nov. 25, 26, 27, 2s.-Leslie Davis
Theatrical company.
Nov. 3O.-"Tom Sawyer"
December Is, l6, l7.-Jennie Hoi
man.
Bill Nye, the famous lecturer an'
humorist, and A. P. Burbank ar
among those who have asked for dates
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish Of Rapides-12th Judicial Dis
trict Court.
ALEXANDRIA, La.

ANNIE HUFFMAN EFT AIS No.
MRS. VICTORIA WALKER FIT AIS '
DURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF SEIZ-
ure and sale issued from the Honor
able the twelfth Judicial District Court,
and to me directed as Sheriff and ex-offi-
clio Auctioneer, commanding and author
izing me to sell for the purpose of parti-
ton between the plaintiffs and defend
ants in the above numbered and entitled
suit, after due advertisement and in ac-
cordance with law will offer for sale at
public auction, at the principal front
door of the Court House, in the Town of
Alexandria, La, the hereinafter describ-
ed property belonging to plaintiffs and
defendants, between the hours prescribed
by law, OIL
SATURDAY, the 22d day of AUGUST,
A.. d. 1891,
the following described property, to-wit
1st. A certain lot or parcel of ground
situated in the Town of Pineville, Rap,
ides Parish, La, bounded above by Boil
ton and below by Damon, containing
about [24l two and one-half acres, more
or Tess, and being same property acquired
from McEvoy, Kelso and Maddox shortly
before or during the late war
i Cd. Also another certain lot of grount
and improvements thereon situated il
the aforesaid Town, Parish and State
bounded above by property of james
Walker, below by Singer and south b.
the Episcopal cemetery, containing III
two and one-half acres more or less, ant
having been acquired from Polite Labat
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap
praisement. d. I. STAFFORD,
Sheriff of the Parish of Rapides, La
:, July 22, 1s9l-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
LOCAL DOTS.

The two Leesville papers arc
supporting Adams for Governor.
Mr.. D. P. Doak, of Boston, and
who is connected with the Alexandra
State Bank arrived here on Monday.
Whilst going to Fishville last
week, Mr.. Joel Matthews and his
two daughters were caught in the
storm, and given a terrible drenching,
Mr.. James Meyers, the aeronaut,
arrived in town on Sunday. We
have not heard as to when he will
give usan ascension in bis mammoth
balloon.
Alexandria has another paper
a weekly-called Household Hints
1t is under the editorial charge of Mr.,
G. S. Miles; Mr.. Phil L.. Asher is
the business manager.
The Kansas City, Watkins and
Gulf railroad, to earn or be entitled
to the S mill TAX for 10 years, recently
voted by the people of Alexandria,
has until March |, 1892, to complete
the same and have trains running.
CANDIDATES for Office are spring
ing up on every side; already every
place on the ticket has been spoken
for. Verify, the next parish nomina.
ting convention will be an interesting
affair. The tall pole will get the
persimmon.
When the people of Alexandra
voted for the mills tax for ten years
in favor of the Houston, Central Ar.
kansas and Northern railroad, it was
understood that the said road would
be completed and trains running tc
this place by the 18th of October
1891.
The Alexandra State Bank viii
open its doors to the public on the Isl
of August. 1t is located on From
Street.
The rush to Fishville continues
and the fish still biting.
MIR. Felix Bauer, of the firm o
Bauer & We'll, will leave this weel
for New York, when he will max,
purchases for the fall season.
-Watermelons were selling on tn,
streets on Saturday for cent piece
cheaper than ever known here before
On last Friday, the IL year ol'
boy of Alfred Leonard, colored, acci
dently fell into we'll and wa
drowned.
All the seats or roosts for tn
tramps and hobos, in the city square
have been removed. A good idea
Mr.. +. j. Sullivan has rente'
the Edison phonograpb, which ha
been playing such pretty music 70
the past ten days at his store. IL
will he pleased to have the ladies Cal
and hear this most wonderful musica
instrument.
-Messrs. Aaron Prescott, John G
Ryan, A. j. Hertzog, 0. N. 0. Watt
and Chas. L. Madison: will go ont t
to the creek next week Oh fish-fry
to remain several days.
What about our Fair, which
to be held in the Fall? Is anybod
moving in the matter? Its about tim
to start, as we have only very shol
time to go on.
-Onr boss grocer, Moses Roser
thai, was in Natchitoches on a Wis
this week.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

DURsUANT TO AN ORDER ISSUED
from the Hon. the 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court, and to me directed command
ing and authorizing me as Sheriff and
ex-ot1icio Auctioneer, to sell for the pnr-
pose of partition between plaintiff and
defendants. after due advertisement and
in accordance with law, the here
matter described property, l will
offer for sale at public auction, at the
principal front door of the court house
in the Town of Alexandria, La, between
the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST,
A. D. 1891,
the following described property to-wit ::
A certain piece or parcel of ground
being, lying and situated III the parish
of Rapides, State of Louisiana, i'll the
Town of Alexandria, in the upper sub
urbs thereof, and being that portion OF
land fronting on Red river, below the
! Biossat wharf aud running to and adj
Joining the property of John S. Sullivan
and bounded in the rear by Front o1
First street of said Town, and lying di
rectly opposite lot No. six of the nppe
suburbs Of said Town as per plat o
survey of said Town made by r. W
Bringhurst, Parish Surveyor.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap
praisement. D. I. STAFFORD.
! July ID -tds. Sheriff
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures plies, OF no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Gciycr, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

n, during the thunder storm of last
= thursday night the residence of Mr..
W ueo' Il. Marsh was struck by light
a'ns, portion of the chimney being
"a, .oFn away, The damage is estimated
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

MIR. Jacob Irving, sr., solaEhis
sa'"en So spot, square of ground situa
Ma Ml IN the Fourth Ward, last week,
'if' Jullus Ariail becoming The pur-
seaser' 'as Price paid $4,000. MIR. Arf4il
WIN soon erect a handsome 50, 800
residence on the spot
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

Engineer Rnst, of the Houston,
Central Arkansas and Northern Rail
road, accompanied by Clerk of the
District Court A. B, Hundley, were in
Alexandra on Monday. He reports
good work being done on the line
from here to Columbia.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
Tulane University! !
LOUISIANA

TULANE UNIVERSITY EMBRACES
i College, High School, H. Sophie
Newcomb Memorial College for Young
Women, Law and Medical Departments.
The College has four parallel courses ::
Classical, Literary, Scientific and Engi-
neering. There is also a special course
of Electrical Engineering. Next Annual
Session of the Academioal Departments
including the H. Sophie Neweomb Col
lege, begins October LIST. Law Depart-
ment opens November 10th. Medical
Department, October 10Th.
For special or general catalogues, ap-
ply to the Secretary Of the University,
Tulane Hall.
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
July 1916 mo. President.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

boRN:-To Mrs. r. L. Randolph,
on Tuesday morning, July sl, 1891.
a daughter.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

An entertainment will be given
al Lecompte on the goth of August
next, Tor the benefit of the new school
house.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

D1ED-At Texarkana, Texas, on
Saturday, July IL, 1891, at 7 a. M,
MRS. JENNIE CROCKETT, aged about
rs wears.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

The new bank of MI. w. A.
poas will be ready for business about
the LIST of August.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

The locks in Bayou Lamourie are
10 be repaired at a cost of $3.50, the
same to be made according to kpecifi-
cations fnrnithed by R. w. Bring
hurst, Parish Surveyor.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

What has become of that militia
ry company Alexandra was to have /!
Have the young men lost all interest
in tie matter-and why
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

= Mrs. M. A Ashley has gone to
Cape May, New Jersey, to summer il
awhile.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

MIR. M. W.. Calvit is at his post
of duty again, after short soJourn
in the pinewoods.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

Mr.. WIN. Hill, the cotton buyer,
has gone on business visit to New
York.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

The Police Jury, at its session
last week made out the following esti-
mate of the probable expenses of the
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

The Ward lines between Lamou.
rle and Cheneyville Wards have beer
changed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Rapides-12th Judicial Dis
trict Court.
LENA LUMBER Co.
VS.. No. 1888.

LENA LUMBER Co. o-oo
IT'S cRrD,roRs. usI ~ 800
DURsUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
| order of sale issued from the Honor
able the 18th judicial District Court,
commanding and authorizing me to sell
on twelve months credit, after due adj
vertisement, the purchasers to furnish
bond, with interest at the rate of 5 per
annum from day of sale, l will offer for
sale, at public auction, at the White o.
Hatton mill, near Lena, RapidOs Parish,
La, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
, SATURDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST,
A. D. 1891,
the following described property, to-wlt
| 600 cypress logs,
500 pine logs,
| 100000 feet of lumber,
pair timber wheels,
Contents of blacksmith shop,
l boiler and engine,
saw mill and fixtures,
shingle mill,
mill house,
small dwelling house.
Terms of Sale-Twelve months credit,
purchaser to furnish bond and to pay out
of the amount of his bid charges for ad-
vertising, Sheritf's and Clerks costs.
DENNIS MCMANUS
July 29-3t. Syndic.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
The benches in the City square
have been removed.
~-~~~~>>~ ~R-~-~~--~~~

The Police Jury will meet again
on the first Monday in September,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

Have You heard any of our plan.
teIs say they bave seen cataWilars
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
In a recent reference to the n

in a recent reference to the Nat
chitoches Enterprise the editor of the
Ruston Caligraph calls that worthy a
"frog eater" and says che may es-
chew the assassin's blade but is adept
in the use Of a more despicable wea-
pom, the blade of anmitigated slander."
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
a GOOD

ser when his system needs tonic, when
his his system is breaking down from blood
impl1rity I'M or some wasting dises he will
demand of his druggist bottle OF bulis
"" snaJed to take anything that may be off
sred in its stead as being Just as good"
There M is no other remedy SO good as Bulls
ssaursaparilIa for such diseases as scr9fula,
syphiIitic affections, salt-rheum, itch, ec-
ssR ssIna, pimples, sores, rheumatism, lame
hack, swollen joints aching muscles, nerv..
Gus weakness nervous n r de, debility, loss ..,s OF
jpeaenIe.sness, premature old age, etc.
s'Ss T B. woodruff, Jetforsonville, Ind. writes:
"For had been an 1Hay inyaid d. BE-,
snI a blood remedy or O tonic advertised
HAT ti did not Try. From none of them did
! ! derive any permanent good. I became
Gtn,'nnritjes. Ny skin was covered In places
giih brown patches and little sores. My
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

Gen. Early thus closed bis elo-
qnent speech as orator of the day on
the occasion of the unveiling of the
statue of Stonewall Jackson in Lex.
ington, Virginia
"Let me conclude by saying, and
let every honest hearted Confederate
who fought bravely in the war say, i
1 should ever apologize for any par
or action taken by me in the war may
the lighting of righteous HEAVIER
blast me and may l be considered I
spawn of the earth by all honest men.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

John D. PARK 4 Sons, Wholesale agents,
us, III and l79 Sycamore ST., Cincinnati, o.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

Your children viii be more healthy,
hanny and pretty, If you occasionally give
them DR.. John Bulls Worm Destroyers.
Try them. Price 23cents.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
TIME table,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leaves Alexandria. .4:3S p nj
For NeW Orleans.
Leaves Alexandria. ........... .lO:35 a. m
Arrives in New Orleans ....... 100 p. III
Leaves New Orleans. S:UO a. m
Morgan's La. & Texas r. R:
Leaves Alexandria. ........ loo a. m
Arrives at Alexandria. .........1 1l.00 p. III
~ First-class fare from Alexandria to
New Orleans, by either of above named
roads costs 46.S5.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
Wednesday, = July 2eth
Town and Parish News

For RENT.-Three rooms and a
kitchen, situated corner of Front and
St. James streets. Possession given
at once. For terms, etc, apply to or
address w. 0. DAMMoN,
Alexandra, La.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
Here is the simple answer to tt

Here is the simple answer to the
sub treasury and all other like schemes
devised by demagogues for the enrich
ment ol people. 1t is contained in
the resolutions adopted by the demo-
Gratis of Mississippi in their recent con-
vention:
We believe that individual prosperity
can only come from individual industry,
intelligence and frugality, and that all
schemes for the enrichment of the people
by legislation are chimerical and utterly
incapable Of realization.
Truer words were never uttered anl
and they are commended to democratic
farmers who are straying off after false
gods IN the hope of gaining persona
advantage financially. - Telegraph
Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
EMVE5 T NJ ! F.,

,,,scIes had lost their strength. lives very
neak. My appetite and digestion were mis-
srable. I Kept growing worse and worse
S,uiII nntii began to use Dr. Bulls sarsaparilla-
Then began to rally at once, and grew
sn,robaby 80 bottles, and my improvement
In looks and feeling is 80 great l seem like
anntber person. am now we'll and strong,
and give the whole credit Of my recovery 10
nr Rnlls Sarsaparilla.'
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
State d Louisiana Parish Of aapiles
18th judicial District Court.

Simon Cullen VS.. Adolph and Matson
Raebal, heirs of Adolph and Liza Ra-
chal-No 1906.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

sEWhen you have chills and fever, II
von want sure cure and one that does not
taste bad, take Smiths Tonic syrup. 1t
raher chill medicine.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
DE EMOCR:AT.
TERMS:

One copv. one year so 90
Six months. ..'.....'.....'..... l OO
three months. so
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF RAPIDES-12THJ JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT.
THE CANADIAN & AMERICAN0
MORTGAGE AND TRUST Co.,
(LIMITED.) }No. 1888


VS.,
HENRY P. LUCKETT.
DURSUANTT TO AN ORDER OF SEIZ-
i ure and sale, issued from the Honor
able, the 18th Judicial District Court,
and tonne directed as Sheriff, command
ing and authorizing me to specially seize
and sell after due advertisement and in
accordance with law, the hereinafter des-
cribed property belonging to defendant,
Henry P. Luckett, l will offer for sale at
public auction at the principal front door
of the Court House, in the Town of Alex
andria, Gbetween the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, the 22d day of AUGUST,
A. D. 1891,
A certain tract of land situated, lying
and being in the Parish of Rapides, La,
on the right descending bank of Red
river, about twelve miles from the Town
of Alexandria, La, bounded north by
Red river, south by lands of the heirs OF
Willis Bonner, w. l.. Sanford and James,
east by lands of J. P. Hickman, and on
the west by lands of DR.. Robert L. Luck.
EFT, and being a portion OF the Estate Of
DR.. Levin l.. Luckett, otherwise known
as Ashbourne plantation, containing l4O(
! acres of land, together with all the build
ings, machinery and improvements there
on and appurtenances thereto belonging
Terms of sale, CASH without the ben
eft of appraisement.
D. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff Parish OF Rapides, La
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-07-29

TAKE NOTICE. - Persons making
complaints to this Office will please
sign their names. No notice taken of
anonymous communications.
R. L. RANDOLPH, NJ. d.,
President Alexandria Board of Health
~~~--~~-.--0~..~---~
WANTED.-By Mrs. ". j Waters,
a few boarders for tho summer months
Only six miles from Alexandra, in
the Pinewoods-good fshing-oool,
bracing air, home comforts. Most
reasonable terms. Apply or write fo,
further information to
Mrs. NJ. j. WATERS,
Alexandria, La.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-06
THE CUMBERLAND SYNOD.
Several Matters of Interest Disposed of at
The Tarentum Meeting.

TARENTUM, Oct 5.-[Special. AFTER some
interesting action the Pennsylvania Synod
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churcn
finally closed its session last evening. The
synod was composed of four presbyteries-
Allegheny, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and
Union. The formation of one new presby-
tery and four congregations were reported
for the past year. There are 40 ministers in
the synod, three of them being at present
missionaries in Japan. There are 45 congre-
cations in ali. Rev. G. w. Montgomery,
Pastor of the Mckeesport congregation, was
ele- ted Moderator of the Synod.
Rev. \. W. White, who had been appointed
at the last meeting of the Synod TO act as
general superintendent in raising funds to
liquidatc the debt against Waynesburg Col
lego. offered 4 report, which was referred to
the Standing Committee on Education. Tile
report was very favorable and mentioned
several large amounts which had been
raised for the purpose. A special committee
appointed ut the last meeting of the Synod
to plant q mission at Charleroi, made Il re-
port, which was adopted after Il long discus
cussion. 1t was ordered that their request
tor 81 900, needed for the Charleroi mission,
be apportioned among the four DreSbyterieS
the necessary amount to be raised by the
middle of December, while the committee
was continued in its work. 4 vote of thanks
was rendered John II. Rush, of the East End
Pittsburg, for donation to the Lebanon,
Tenn, building, and n vote ofgrateful recog-
milton was rendered Rev. L. L. Goodnight
ID. D., for IL donation of $500 to the Waynes-
burg College. After selecting Brownsville
the next place of meeting. and listening
to an address by Rev. j. B. Koehne, OF Pitts
burg, the Synod passed a resolution against
Sunday opening of the Worlds Fair and ad-
jouTned
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-06

what truth there is in the theory that in
seasons when seals are plentiful on st.
Georges, st. Paul's and other islands in the
eastern side of Bering Sea they are scarce
on the Commander Islands. and vice versa.
This season the seals are plentiful At the
breeding islands there are millions of them
At st. Paul's Island fully SOC, 900 seals were in
sight. At ST. Georges Island, however, the
number was not so great.
The Pheasant brings the report that
several female seals were killed during the
sucking season by the Commissioners, and
their stomachs were found to contain
nothing but, a little seaweed and some
pebbles. Thls is an important point, and
one on which the Commissioners have re-
ceived special instructions During the last
conferences at Washington, Secretary Blaine
held that the most serious reason for
stringent restrictions on the taking OF seals
in Berlng sea was that the mother seals,
which, during the sucking season, swan 80
miles every day to the feeding grounds,
would be taken in great numbers and the
young seals which they left on the shores
would perish unless the mother seals were
protected Sir Charles Tupper argued that
the mother seals never left their young in
the sucking season, which only lasted II
days, during which time the mothers took no
food t all. Secretary Blaine ridiculed this
idea as unheard of in natural history.
The report that the stomachs of the mother
seals were found empty bears out Sir Charles
Tuppel'S statement