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The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
The press of the North has bet

The press of the North has been
quick to see that the President on his
present tour has INDUCED in good
deal of bypocritical twaddle urging
the Soniheru people to obey the law,
aud the result is the attention of Mr..
Harrison is being called to the fact
that his statements OF the marvellous
industrial development, Of the South
do not bear ont his insinna,ions that
the Sonthean people are not law-abi-
ding, aud that their principal occupa-
tiou is the killing of negroes and De-
p .ty Marshals. The New York Word
for instance, says the facts and figures
regarding the industries of the South
which the President has gathered per.
soually, since he left Washington O
little more than a week ago, should
alone convince him that the people oi
this section are too busy to violate the
law upon which be harps SO much
Il N. 0. States.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Nor A "FAKE" JoURNAL.-"Is it
another fake :" is question the
friends of the Dominion Illustrated
have frequently to answer with regard
to the prize competition inaugnrated
by the publishers of rhat journal for
the current six months. The publish
ers have themselves given the best
answer to that by publishing the list
of prizes. There are 100, aggrega-
ting in value over $4,000 The first
is $3.50 in gold and the smallest is va
lued at SIS. The competition consists
in finding in current numbers of tie
journal the answers to thirty six ques-
tions, six of which are published each
month, On receipt of IL cents in
stamps, the publishers (the Sabistou
Lilho. 4 Pub. CO., Montreal) will
send sample copy with fall par,ic-
ulars.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need no special mem
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song ofpraise. Apurer med
ieine does not exist and it is guarnteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bittors
will cure all diseases ofthe Liver and Kid
news. viii remove Pimples, Boiis, Salt
Rbeum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent asweIi ascufe all Ma
Ior;al feyers. For cure of Headache, Con-
stipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded. Price % Cts ana Sl.oo
~, bottle at Eagle drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Owing to high water, the Watkins
& Gulfrailroad track is not progressing
as fast as was expected; only fourteen
miles of track laid. Ifiron could have
been had as fast as it could be laid, the
excursion to Alexandria would have
been assured, but owing to the ele-
ments, which man can't control, have
decided to postpone it indefinitely.
But excursions out as far as the eros.
sing (lowa station), of which recent
Que was enjoyed by nnmber of Lake
Charles officials, will take place oc-
casionaljy Jennings Reporter.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
a Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, young man of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been
under the care of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded to try d..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs Colds and at that time was not
able to walk across the street without
resting. He7fonnd, before he had used
half of a dollar tie, that he was much
better; he continued to use itand is to day
enjoying good health. If you have any
Throat, Lung or Chest Trouble try it.
We guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
free at Eagle drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Despite the treachery of Carter
Harrison to the Democratic party,
Washburne, the Republican candidate
for the mayoralty of Chicago, was
elected by plurality of a little more
than three hundred votes. 1t is safe
to say, however, that the party will be
united in the presidential fight next
year, and that the City of Chicago
will give good majority for the De-
mocratic ticket States.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

The Dallas Times Herald saws:
"On to Alexandria Col. Henderson
is certain that if the people of Dallas,
city and county, will take ssoo,ooo in
stock, the road will be built. That is
a mere bagetelle to the prosperous cit
liens of Dallas, aud it is to be hoped
that they will lose no time in inaugu-
rating the work"
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Major g. L. Hall, pro linent
lawyer of New Orleans, and who is
we'll and favorably known in this Pa
rish, was married last week to Miss
Lille Weeks, of New Iberia. The
ceremony took place at Christ's
church, on St. .Charlee Avenne, aud
was solemnized by Assistant Bishop
sessums. The bride is daughter of
Mr. VIM. Weeks, the retired sugar
planter.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

There will be great trouble in
finding suitable successor for Sena-
tor Edmnnds, of Vermont. Ohio la
bors under no such disadvantages. If
all the offices il the United States,
from President down to the S720
clerksLips, were declared vacant at 6
o'clock this morning Ohio could fill
all the vacancies before IL o'clock
and have an enormous surplus,-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best Salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures plies, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

"A mean blow at woman's suffrage
is nealt by Kansas correspondent,
who says that in the recent municipal
election at Wichita the entire ma
chinery of one of the polling places
was brought to a standstill by a wo-
man who had prepared her ballot and
then put it in her pocket. After an
exciting search, which lasted five min
utes, she succeeded in finding and
handing 10 to the inspectors paper
which proved to be recipe for max
ing pickles. Ex.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Among the relics gwen to the
Louisiana Historical Association, in
New Orleans, Mr.. G. w. Cammack
presented receipt signed by James
d. Denegrc, President of the Citizens
Bank, dated in 1862, in favor of Gen.
B. f. Butler, for a box of silver
spoons, and the gold sett of the St.
Charles Hotel, placed in the vault by
Gen. Butler.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
AT the time of his death Sheri

AT the time of his death Sheriff
Kemp owed the State S2C1O for taxes
collected, and $3.50 for licenses,
making total of fS2l40. He had set
led with the parish, and was preparing
to enforce the payment of delinquent
taxes by advertisement and sale. To
pay the amount due the State he was
preparing to draw against Stewart
Bros. & Co., where the firm Off. Kemp
u Son has cash balance of S2465 is
to their credit, and l3 bales of cotton
yet to be sold and credited. On last
Tuesday morning Mr.. Drew Kemp, in
company with Attorney Andrew
Thorpe, left Colfax for Baton Ronge
and New Orleans, armed with power Of
attorney from Mr.. Joshua Kemp, Sr.,
to settle in full with the State, as we'll
as to attend to other important bust
ness matters [Colfax Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Malvern Hill, the scene of the
famous battle near Richmond, Va,
has just been sold to Wm. A. Hale,
of New York City,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Spring is here and so are Bauer
& Wells choice selection of pretty
goods. In order to secure bargains
call at once. Stores on Front street,
opposite Ferry landing. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29


The State Board of Railroad AS
sessments and equalizegs met in the
Senate chamber Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock and made the following as
sessments: The Texas and Pacific
Railroad Company, and the Louis
vile, New Orleans and Texas Rail-
road Company, $1,000 per mile. The
Louisiana Central, $1,000 per mile.
All branches of railroads, $500 per
mile. Telephones $50 per mile
Telegraphs $500 per mile, and SIC
for each pole exceeding three.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

On said day of sale will sell such por-
tions of said property MS each debtor will
point ont, and in case the debtor will not
point ont sufficient property will at once
and without further delay sell the least
quantity of said property any bidder will
buy for the amount of the taxes, interest
and costs due by said debtor. The sale
will be without appraisement for cash in
legal tender money of the United States,
and the property sold shall be redeenable
at any time for the space of one year, by
paying the price given, with twenty per
cent. and costs and penalty added.
d. I. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector, Par
ish of Rapides.
April 8th, 1881.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

Diseases permanently ci'rfd.
PLANTS, Gleet, Gonorri.oe, Structure,
Varicocle, and all diseases of the Genito-
Urinary Organs cured, promptly, with
out injury to Stomach, Kidneys or other
organs
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29
DELINQUENT
TAX DEBTORS.

Parish Of Raplaes-l2h Judicial DIS
bict Of Louisiana.
10y VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
ID vested in mo by the Constitution OF
the State of Louisiana, | will sell at the
principal front door of the Court House in
which the Civil District Court of said
Parish is held, within the legal hours for
judicial sales, beginning at II o'clock
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-29

REFER.SCEs-WH II Howcott, sS.d sn;ard
leans; Hon Dan I Settoon, Cieln w,r nau.
Court, Amite City, La; Judge W 3 v;rby, n
can, Baton Rouge, La; JoDn = 8 v;las ~ s.
Woodyille, Texas; Hon WIN i., w
Secretary of the Interior, Maa'seMa, q eMa,sCord,
consin: Honorable N 4 nojas ms. IA
Member Congress, Merrill, " WIS; l;;ad ns S,,ta
II Woodworth, Ez Register Y una.;nsou n..; :
Land Office, Waupaca, WIS; nUph nthss u
Finn, Detroi., Michigan; ana u Sl-ly. Il
desired. Aug
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08
Once was Enough.

A young gentleman who lately left
his home in England, having exhaust
ed his credit. telegraphed to his par
ents:
"Your son was killed this morning
by falling chimney. What shall
we do with the remains ?"
In reply check was sent for e20
with the request, "bury them." The
young man pocketed the money and
had an elaborate spree. When in a
condition for writing, he sent his
father the following note:
II have just learned that an in.
famous scoundrel named Barker sent
you fictitious account Of my death.
and swindled you out of f20. He
also borrowed f10 Of me and left the
country. write to inform you that
l am still alive, and long to see the
parental roof again. ! am in some
what reduced circumstances, the ac-
cumulations of the last FIVE years have
been lost-a disastrous stock operation
and if you would spare me only e20
/ would be ever thankful for your
favor. Give my love to all"
A few days later the young man
received the following dignified letter
from his outraged parent:
"My Dear Son: ! have buried
you once, and that is the end of it.
I decline to have any transaction with
aghost. Yours in the esh,-Father."
Calgary Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08
Grant and Sherman.

1t is said that one Of the few jokes
Grant, the silent man, ever perpetrat-
ed was in conversation with Sherman.
The two generals were in Grants tent
discussing details of a campaign when
a third general, brigadier, entered.
He was a gallant soldier but careless
of his personal appearance and in no
respect could be likened to carpet
knight. After he had transacted his
business and left the headquarters
tent Grant pulled meditatively at his
cigar for fully fiye minutes. Then
he said: "Sherman, wonder who
in--that man gets to wear his
shirts the first week ?"
Although men of Numerically OPP
posite characteristics, Sherman dash
ing and impetuous, and Grant as un-
emotional as block of granite, the
friendship of the two was closer than
that of brothers. 1t lasted through
good and evil reports, and was un-
blemshed by any of the petty jealous
les which in the civil war as now in
the regular service existed between
officers. An incident showing how
firm their feeling for each other was,
and that differences of opinion could
not agree it, occurred at Vicksburg.
Grant after careful study of the
situation decided to point below
the town. All his generals made
strenuous objection Sherman ex-
pressed himself of the emphatic opin-
ion that the movement would be fatal.
Grant persisted in his intention, and
when he started to carry it into effect,
Sherman drew up protest, the con-
tents of which he explained to Grant,
and asked the latter if he had any
objections to sending it to Halleck.
Certainly not" replied the man of
few words.
After the memorable capitulation
of the city, when Grant had been al
most deiied, he said to Sherman
you remember that protest you
wished to have sent to the war depart.
mentT "Yes," returned Sherman.
well, / put it in my pocket.
thought any time would do to forward
Il. I'll send it now, or you may have
Il, just as you WISH"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08
Drummer and Cowboys.

l must relate a rather amusing in
cident that will serve to illustrate the
half bullying. half good-natured cow
boy OH a tear. 1t was in a small, al
most unnamed town on the extreme
frontier of Texas. The place was abb
solutely lawless. no sheriff was present
to interfere with the hilarity of the
boys, and there was scarcely bar to
anything in the way Of reckless devil
try. One evening the tattered stage
brought up to the door of the cabin
that served as a hotel that most in
vincible of all the parasites Of advanc-
ing civilization, a drummer. Now, l
have noticed that your commercial
traveller is person of peculiar adapt
ability and that he usually adopts one
Of his notices that one which advises
always to do in Rome as the Romans
do. This chap, however, with singu.
lar lack Of tact, had yentured into
the wild west attired in the most
fashionable garb, and as though to
tempt fate wore high silk hat.
All went well, however, until about
dusk, when two cowboys, evidently
the worse for liquor, caught sight of
the unfamiliar sight. and. in a very
short time, the despised tile was on
the ground and serving as target
for two six. shooters. Surprised,
doubtless, at a social custom so differ.
ent from anything that he had seen
in Boston, the drummer beat a re.
treat at what might be termed a dig
nified fast walk. This reused the
lounging crowd, and after him they
all went, finally coralling the natural
ly dismayed man in the bar room OF
the hotel. "Why, partner, hiccough-
ed the destroyer of the hat as he held
up the battered tile, eve don't want
to rob you of your hat. just having
little fun. You must 'scuse us.
Here, you take my hat, it's a blame
sight better than your old one." And
without more ado the drummer was
adorned with the big greasy sombrero
of the cow puncher, while that worthy
assumed the once elegant vestige of
civilization and wore it over his own
long locks.
One Of the boys then proposed a
drink; "just to show that there was
no ill-feeling about the trade" So all
hands, including the drummer. who
probably thus hoped to get rid of his
unwelcome company, engaged in a
social glass. Another followed and
still another, until all were like q
crowd Of bosom friends. The last l
saw of the crowd that night the
drummer, with the sombrero on his
head and six-shooter buckled around
his disordered frock coat, was going
down the street of the town, his arms
around the necks of the two assailants
of a few hours before, one of whom
still wore the perforated plug hat.
All three were pulling, the drummer
as vociferously as any, and all were
in equal terms leveled by that great
est of all levelers-drink.-Forest
and Stream.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

A couple recently married in Low.
ell, Mass. made some fun for the
grave clergyman who tied them to-
gether with the love knot Of matri.
mony. The groom didn't know which
finger to place the ring upon, and he
apologized to the priest for his awkard-
ness by saying:
"You must excuse me, father. /
was never married before, and ] am a
triffe green at the business"
When the ceremony was ended and
the pair pronounced man and wife,
the groom gave the bride great hug
and kissed her fuu upon the mouth.
: "Well, my god man." said the as
tonished priest, "you don't seem to
be very green at that"
"Oh, no, father" smiled back the
happy groom. "I've had plenty ex-
perience at that. ."--Ex.
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How do Men Propose Z

II am a crank" said the club man
con the subject of proposals. Iwould
rather hear story of how man ask
ed the woman he loved to marry him
than to take a trip to Europe. |
don't know why l take so strong an
interest in this unless it is that had
such hard time to get my wife to
accept me. I had been in love with
her for years. l had proposed to her
seven times and she had refused me
every time. Finally l went to her in
despair and said: We'll, Mollie, I've
asked you to marry me seven times
and you have declined my name. I'm
going to ask you once more, and if
you don't marry me shall 60 out
west and stay there
"Well jack she said, if you feel
that way about it, I'll marry you
To this day she cannot tell me why
she refused me so often, to marry me
after all.
"There's my friend, Congressman
x. He was poor young
man, and one day he went to young
woman whom he had known for q
long time.
"Nell," he said, 4 have been wait.
ing until I had enough money to get
married. My salary was raised yes
terday. Will you marry me next
week
"Wait until next month"; she
said.
Ono, next week; and they were
married next week.
"Brown, the lawyer, was careless
young fellow. The woman he loved
would not marry him.
"You are the most reckless man in
the world she said, about money
affairs. When you get $4,000 in the
bank I may marry you if you still
want me-
"He went away and saved $4,000.
She married him and to-day he's a
rich man. He learned economy while
winning his wife.
"My friend Col. H enlisted at
the outbreak of the war.
"'Joe,' he said to the girl he want
ed to marry, 4 am going down south
to fight. Will you marry me now or
wait till / come back ?"
fright now, Sam, she said, and
that afternoon he marched away.
"My brother proposed in a cool
way. lie hadn't been able to make
up his mind what he was going to do
in life, and one day the woman who
is now his wife said:
"Charley (they were second cous-
ins) what in the world are you going
to make out of yourself3'
"'Just whateyer you make out Of
me, he said. you've got lots more
sense than l have, Name
"Has any one here any stories to
tell about proposals." continued the
story-teller. II don't know of a
single case where man went down
on his knees. would like to hear of
one. No one will tell one, eh Well
I'm sorry. like to hear about pro.
posals. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

The patent medicine almanacker
who publishes on one page recipe for
making lobster soup with milk, and
on the opposite page an advertisement
for his unrivaled cure for dyspepsia,
understands his business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Sarcasm is an effective weapon, but
it acts like boomerang when it is
applied to his landlady by the young
man who is two weeks behind in pay
ing his board.-Somerville journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

If they pass that law in Minnesota
prohibiting people from appearing on
the stage in tights, John L. Sullivan
will have to cancel his engagements
there or else quit drinking.-St.
joseph News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

"Do you think that tailors are on
the whole deserving class of men -
"Well, it can't be denied that we owe
them a great deal. New York Her.
aid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

81 am thinking of marrying again" /"
remarked Mrs. Weed to her daughter.
do you think you could 90 step
father p
81 wish you wouldn't, mamma" re-
piled Miss Weed. II might 90 a
stepfather and fare rse."-Chicago
Inter-O Ocean.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

The young man who can write "a
good hand" hasn't half the chance in
life with the youth who can hold one.
Washington Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

The world will be nearer right
when man has learned to laugh a
little less at his neighbor's troubles
and little more at his own.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

The men who do not agree on any
possible points of doubt are the ones
that seem to find the most pleasure in
each others society.-Washingto
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

This is hard world to satisfy. IF
a man and woman exhibit much fond
ness for each other in company they
are set down as ninnies; if they don't
speak to each other at all then every
one accuses them of being man and
wife.-Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

1t is curious about people who can
not sleep nights. They can always
sleep through chore time in the morn
ing.-Binghamton Republican.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

"How is your boy getting along at
Harvard ?" First rate. He writes
me that he goes to Boston every night
to study stars. Boston Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Like John Jinks ? | hate him."
exclaimed the widow. "He has said
more unkind things about me than
any person in town. But I'll get
even with him yet if have to marry
him" New York Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

1t seems to be the opinion of a
large number of financiers that nc
stock can be foated without water
Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

He-So Jack isn't devoted to Kate
any more. Did they fight? She
Yes, they had an engagement.-Yale
Record.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

The carpenter, like the country
school-teacher, is accustomed to board
ing around.-Yonkers Statesman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Adam had one thing in his favor.
Eve couldn't ask him whether he had
loved any other woman before he had
met her.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

"Go ahead, doctor, I'm not at all
nervous, it's that lower molar on the
left.hand side" e."-Harper's Bazar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

When searching for a man Of pen
etration don't overlook the well-dig-
ger.-Bingbamton Leader.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Women are not cruel to dumb
animals. No woman would wilfully
step on a mouse.-Richmond Record
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Everything is fair in love and war,
It's said; but suppose the girl is dark
-Yonkers Statesman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Even when we fancy we have
grown wiser, it is only, it may be,
that new prejudices have displaced
the old ones.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

An owner of butting property
the suburban resident who keeps O
goat.-Detroit Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08
WIT AND HUMOR.

A scissor-grinder might die ofshear
xhaustion.-Wa Washington Star.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-08

Alta watering place in the Pyrenees
the conversation at table turned upon
wonderful echo to be heard some
distance of on the Franco Spanish
frontier. 1T is astonishing" exclaim-
ed an inhabitant of the Garonne. "As
soon as you have spoken you hear
distinctly the voice leap from rock to
rock, from precipice to preciPice, and
as soon as it has passed the frontier
the echo assumes the Spanish accent"
Courier du Midi.