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The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08
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1ent FREE,
SUCCESSOR SALE.
AMERICA TABOR No. 499.

AMERICA TABOR NO. 800.
PROBATE DOCKET.
DURSUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
i order of sale issued from the Honor
able the 18th Judicial District Court, and
to me directed, commanding and author
izing me as Sheriff and ex-officio Auc.
tioneer of the Parish of Rapidss, Louisi.
ana, to sell for the payment of debts, fol
cash, after due advertisement and in ac.
cordance with law, the hereinafter des.
cribed property belonging to Succession
of America Tabor, l will offer for sale al
public auction, at the principal front
door of the Court House, in the Town oil
Alexandria, La, between the hours pre-.
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of APRIL,
A. D. 1891,
the following described peoperty, to-wlt:
A certain piece or parcel of land situa-
ted, lying and being in the Parish of Ra-
pides, Louisiana, and adjacent to the
Town of Alexandria, and containing two
(2) acres of land, more or less, together
with the improvements thereon, bounded
above by lands cf Cullen & Ariail, for
merly Mrs. Diffenderffer, below by lot OF
Lucy Lewis, in the rear by Watts, and in
front by lands formerly owned by IT.
wing, and being the same land acquired
by the deceased from George O. Watts.
Terms of 'Sale-Cash, subject to ap-
praisement. D. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer,
Mch 18-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

For want of space we are COM
pelled to omit the proceedings of the
ci.y council in this issue, as also other
interesting local items which we had
prepared.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08
Kansas City, Watkins and Gulf.

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Kansas City, Watkins and Gulf.
In its last issue the Lake Charles
Ameyacos has a column article under
the above caption, from which we clip
the following:
Last Monday we took run out on
the K. O., W. & G. Ry. to where
Contractor Kennedy's track laying
crew was at work. We found up
wards Of fifty men, under the efficient
management of Mr.. Davidson, Of
Strong City, Kan, busily at work
laying the heavy steel rails on the
roadbed. They were using the track
laying machine, which is an ingenious
contrivance and greatly facilitates the
work.
The machine consists of a frame
which projects ovea the rear end of a
fat car, and several flats connected
together, and on which the steel rails
and the ties are piled. A track runs
the entire length of this connected
train. over which runs hand car bear.
ing the ties. This car is filled with
ties aud pushed forward until it runs
out on the frame work projecting to
the rear of the train, where it strikes
two blocks and is upset, and the ties
spilled out on the roadbed. This car
carries enough ties to lay sixty feet of
track. AS soon as the ties strike the
ground, they are seized by the men
and placed in position. In the mean
time, another operation is progressing
on the train. Two thirty foot steel
rails on each side are brought together
and fastened together with straps by
the strapmen. These are then rolled
forward by means of a system of roll
ers 10 the center of the cars, and
placed in position. AS soon as the
ties are in position, Blackie the chip.
heeler," sings out with his melodious
voice, "Let 'em ROLL" and they roll.
When they run out far enough and
arc resting on two rollers, Blackie
sings out, "Hold, nowp' then the
we'll trained crew take their places
along the right hand rail; then comes
the order, "i'ake it off" followed by
"Down," and the rail falls upon the
ties; then "tbis way" and the rail
comes to its place between the straps,
when Blackie says "Good iron," and
1t is spiked to the ties. Then the
left hand rail is handled in the same
way, and the whistle sounds and the
train is run forward, OF rather back
ward, sixty feet, and the whole pro-
cess is repeated. 1t takes from three
to five minutes for the whole process.
We were present one-half day, and
saw them lay four fifths of mile.
There is no other road in the United
States being SO solidly built as the
K. c., w. & G. For instance, the
number of ties used by other roads is
$500 or less per mile; the K. o W. &
G. uses 3l00. Most roads use SO, Sc,
or at most 60 pound rails; the X. c.,
W. 4 G. uses 70 pound rails. The
bridges on this road are marvels of
strength.
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The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08
TIE RAILROAD MEETING.


AT a call meeting of the citizens of
Alexandria, held Saturday afternoon in
the City Hall to consider what steps
should be taken to assist in the build.
ing of the proposed railroad from
Dallas, Texas, to this place, Mayor
N. L. McGinnis was called to the chair
and W. W. Wilmington, Jr., chosen
secretary.
After some discussion, manifesting
deep interest in the subject that
prompted the meeting, the following
preamble and resolutions we're unani-
lnously adopted:
Whereas, The people of Alexand-
ria and the Parish Of Rapides feel q
deep interest in the projected line of
railroad from the city of Dallas, Tex,
to this point, on Red river, which in-
sures for the city of Dallas deep water
navigation to the Gulf, and to Alex
andria an outlet for her sugar, timber
and other products; therefore be it
Resolved, That committee of three
composed of Mayor N. L. McGinnis,
l.. V. Marye and G. W. Bolton, be
appointed to confer with the authori-
ties of the Proposed Dallas and Alex-
andria Railroad and assure them of
our hearty cooperation in the build
ing of the proposed road.
Resolved further, That the chair
man of this meeting be authorized to
call meeting of the citizens of Alex
andria and Rapides parish as soon as
he receives information from the Dali
las projectors of the enterprise.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08
TERMS:
TIME TABLE

roxas and Pacific Railroad:
For MafsbaN:
Leaves Alexandria.......... '4;9o p M
For Nec O,leans.
leaves Alexandria. a....-.......l lO:3o a. IN
Irr;yes in New Orleans .'..... EO0 p. M
hit = 1ao,es New Orleans. .......... S:U0 q. nj
uorgan's La. & Texas R. r:
Leaves Alexandria. :......... .9o2 10 a. m
Ir LrTiyee at Alexandria. ....'''. .6.O5 p. III
x First-class fare from Alexandria to
W Orleans, by either of above named
roads costs ;6.S3'
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08
ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:

n. O. and NJ. East. ................l0 a m
n O. and NJ. West. p. m
n, O. and Morgan ........ arrive p III
I" ........ depart 8 q. m
p;rev;lle. arrive Il. m. and p. m
g ....... depart 8 IA. m. and 6p. m
Hineston and Leesyille, arrives Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at p, m, and
departs Monday, Wednesday and Fri
daV V,.,............. dG . Il. ~
Poland and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at p. M, and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. y................at at a. m
Iatt, departs Friday. lat a. III
/" arrives Saturday. lat p. III
Fishvil!e and White Sulphur Springs, ar
rives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
ats p. M, and departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. ..........at a. IN
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

On said day of sale viii sell such por-
tions of said property as each debtor will
point out and in case the debtor will not
point out 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 redeemable
at any time for the space of one year, by
paying the price given, with twenty per
cent. and costs and penalty added.
d. r. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-ofiicio Tax Collector, Par
ish of Rapides.
April 9Th, 1891.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

No. lO9, volume 8, of the Natchez
(Miss.) Bunner, containing twelve pa
ges of useful matter in the way of an
explanation in reference to the bust,
ness men there, the trade of the city,
its advantages, etc, not to mention
the map on the front page, has been
received at this office. The parties
getting out the sheet should feel proud
Of their latest achievement, judged
from a journalistic standpoint. By
way of clcse We would cay that the
map shows up Alexandria and the
different roads centering here, for all
Of which we return our thanks.
WANTS To CONE TO ALEXANDRIA.
The DEMOCRAT received the fol-
lowing note on Monday, written from
Prescott, Ark, under date of April 4.
We can only say that if Mr.. Wilson
is competent teacher in his line of
business, and rustler, he could not
find much better location than here.
The letter speaks for itself:
Dear Sir-We learn that yonr city
is without business college, and we
write you hoping you Will do us the
kindness to write us your opinion as
to the probability of working up a
real good business college at that
place. We are here only for a few
months and we expect to look for a
better location Please send me a
copy Of your paper, and oblige,
Respectfully,
j. G. WILSON.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

Arrival and Departure Of
Mails.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

Two FIRE ALARMs.-The first was
on Friday afternoon, and the dwell
ing, Mrs. John Cluney's, in the fourth
ward. The fire caught on the roof
and was carried by a defective fue.
After persistent effort, although not
until almost every article in the house
was takeh out, the fire was put out
The building was insured in one of
Mr.. w. L. Sanford's agencies.
The alarm caused almost everybody
in town 70 turn out.
Saturday morning the fire bells rang
again and wild rush was made by
our citizens to the scene of danger.
1t proved to be a chimney on fire, at
the two story dwelling Of Mrs. Belle
Crsborn, aud was soon put out.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

AT the municipal election held at
Leconte on April sd, the following
gentlemen were elected:
Mayor-Ots Collins.
Couucilmen-J. W. Hardy, G. G.
Swayze, B. Pressburg, W. A. Adam,
and N. s. Smart. They will enter
office as soon as their commissions are
received.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-08

payeS AItNtfIIF VT I's' ' = = y
Ehr Nec OyleunS.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26
UMIVER STTY
Or
MISSISSIPPI
Will open its Fortieth Session at
OXFORD, MISS,
Thursday, September oath, 1891.

The University has been put in a
more effective condition than ever be-
fore. The plan Of study is so cast
as to allow of numerous electives in
both the b. A. and B. S. courses.
The faculty has been completed and
enlarged. The grade of scholarship
has been raised. The library facili-
ties are greatly enlarged, and a mag
nliieent telescope will be mounted
during the session. Robt. B. Fulton,
Prof. Of Physics and Astronomy; Ad-
Olson llogue, Prof. of Latin and
Greek, A. l.. Bondurant, Associate;
VIM. Il. Sims, Prof. of English and
Bellies Lettres; II. w. Jones, Prof. of
chemistry and Natural History and
Geology; Alfred Hume, Prof. of
Mathematics; Richard M. Leavell,
Prof. of Philosophy, History, Politi-
cal Economy ana Logic; Schmidt
Nartenberg, Prof. of Modern Ian
guages. An instructor in Elocution
and Five Fellows. Edward L. Mayes,
rrof. Of Law, and Chancellor. Tui-
ton free, except a fec of $50 to law
students. ; Send for catalogue giving
full information.
EDWARD MAYES,
University, Miss. Chancellor.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

This leads me to the
of the first plank Of
the 0cala platform, the demand for
the abolition of National Banks.
AMICUs.
West Side, Claiborne Co., Ang. IS, 1861
CONTINUED.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26
Bueklen's Arrica salve.

The best salve In the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. IL is guaranteed 10 give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price Is cents
per box. For sale by J. A. shreye mar4ly
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26
Uo'THE PUBLIC.

am now at J. II. Gordon's Talbot place,
near Hermanville. ready for all business
inmyline, Horses LEFT with me for treat
ment will be we'll taken care Of, and will
be given the range offno pastures.
Terms moderate.
+. B. CHAPMAN.
Veterinary Surgeon.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Following county officers elected
in Kinds; Harding, sheriff; Down.
ing, chaneery clerk; Neal, circuit
clerk Broome, treasurer; Fond
rem, assessor; Bell, surveyor,
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Gov. Northern, of Georgia. is in
trouble with tho Alliance. He head
ed a wing Of the order in opposition
TO President Livingston, and was
most roughly handled at the state
meeting. Threats to put him out
of the hall were numerous and the
governor was forced to swallow the
bitterest insults. Mr.. Livingston
was reelected president.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Roswell +. Flower will most
probably be the democratic candi-
date for governor Of New York.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

California rebels because no ap.
pointment Of importance on the
Worlds Fair corps has been given
the Pacific coast. She demands the
headship OF the bureau of horticul-
ture.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Mrs. Anderson, who was indicted
for shooting her husband at Stone
vile last February, attempted sui
eide by the chlorOform route. She
will recover.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Clarke Lewis, candidate for U.
S. Senate" received only seven
votes in Jackson and very few in
the county. Clarke ought to with
draw in the interest Of harmony.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Barksdale carried Attala county
by over 500 majority.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Brown has been elected governor
Of Kentucky and Brown is going to
he elected governor of Maryland.
This would be discouraging did one
not remember that Jones is govern
or of Alabama and Jones is govern.
or of North Carolina.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

A noble monument 10 the memory
Of the Green Mountain boys of 1777
was unveiled at Bennington. YER
mont, with appropriate ceremonies.
President Harrison was present.
Hon. Edward J Phelps, minister 10
England under the Cleveland adj
ministration, delivered the Oration.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Whensour 'steemed coniempora-
ry, the Clarion Ledger, begins mas
ticating crow n few weeks hence, we
shall respectfully commend its last
issue as an excellent sample.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Kinds has n Broome and Copiah
a Groome for treasurer.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

A bull that thought himself ex-
ceedingly smart ran up against a l0-
cal freight train near Robinsonyille
OF the Valley route, Wednesday,
wrecked 10 cars, killed one tramp
and injured brakesman.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

This is Communication Num-
ber."
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

emperor William has grown n
full beard and whiskers," says an
associated press dispatch "but it
is believed he will shave his chin
and retain the whiskers." If he
shall inadvertently shave the
whiskers and retain his chin, France
may ::as well prepare for the usual
music.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

This excellent arrangement will meet r long
I'm want, a. Il secures no change ~ cars Of any
class. IN either direction. between Memphis and
s.; Ionic, aud provides an unsurpassed time
and service. This train also reaches Chicago at
an early hour the next evening. aud in ADDITION
The day express, leaving Memphis az 900 a. m,
daily, connects directly at fulton with Illinois
Central Railroad for Cairo, Chicago and all
points on or via that line, Il being the only
morning train from Memphis for Cairo and
Chicago.
Passengers for Cairo, 81. Louis. Chicago and
points beyond will find il to their convenience
aud interest TO secure tickets via this line
All trains depart from aud arrive at the new,
siteant aud capaeions Union Depot, centrally
located, at Front aud Poplar streets, Memph-
Is, Tenn.
John Echols, 81 Vice-Pres., f. w. How,
lrailic Manager, J. L. Frazier, Superlntend-
ehl, II. Prouty, G. Z. A.; Louisville Ky.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Capt. George Dewey. Of the navy,
has lived for the past five years
with only halfa liver. The other
half was cut off by an Italian sur
gcon while Dewey was lying ill
from liver disease at Malta in 1886.
One Of these days some wise Pa+-
teur will rise up and recommend
the removal Of the liver for chronic
ill-temper.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

The democratTwho boldly pro-
claims that the democratic party has
failed as signally as the republican
in redeeming its. pledges, is getting
powerfully close. to the. Third Party
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

1t is proposed to signal the plan
ct Mars by marking out right
angled triangle on the desert Of Sa-
hara, in the hope that the inhabi-
tants Of the planet will respond with
the Pythagorean figure Of three
squares built on the sides Of the
triangle. That's beautiful idea,
now, isn't it2 Inviting the inhah-
tants OF Mars to communicate with
us over the pons asinorum There's
nobody on Mars, anyhow. or they
would have heard our dudes pam
falcons long before this.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26
Nclirnln,r I.rrsolln

And those troubled with nervonsness resulting
from care or 0verwork viii be- relieved by iakin;
BrJWn's IroH BifferS. Crnulno
has trade marx and crossed rcd lines on mrtcr
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

HALL's Lone Star Plows,
IL LEE RICHARDSON 4 Co.
Sole Agents, Yicksburg.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

As the CldriOH-Ledger tauntcd
Claiborne with having elected two
Barksdale legislators with instruc-
tions for George, we take pleasure
in returning the compliment.
Kinds instructed for Barksdale by
majority not much larger than
Claiborne gave George, and elected
two George men, Peyton and Pot
ter, to the Legislature.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

fareteries IN endless variety at
hEDCs' DaCG TORE.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1891-08-26

Kinds instructed for Major Barks-
dale Tuesday of last week. This is
a fitting compliment to her must
prominent citizen, the appropriate
ness Of which none will question.
It is but fair to admit that had Mr..
Barksdale developed early in tho
race the strength he has shown tho
past two weeks. things would have
been considerably more lively for
George.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03
MARIETTA CAMP GROUND,

We had quite an interesting singing at
the Camp Ground last Sunday. A great
many old people were present and seemed
to enjoy the occasion very much especially
Uncle John Allgood, who lead in singing
several good old songs, which made the
singing very enjoyable to all present
Prof. Sewell gave very good exhbi>
ton at Antioch last Friday night. A prize
was given to Miss Olive Sauls, !or the best
recitation. The pupils all did we'll and all
deserved prize.
We are moving slowly along with our
academy. 1t seems like the people do not
turn out much to lend a helping hand and
don't see why. think it is for a good
caHs and will be great help to the entire
community and country around, to educate
the children. Every one can not move to
town, nor send their children there tc
school. So why not, good people, let us
all work together and we can do almost
any thing and have good school in the
country and we can educate our children
and keep them on the farm and make home
surroundings pleasant
Come one, come all to the Alliance pie
mic at this place next Saturday. Bring
well filled baskets and let US an have day
of enjoyment together. LENo's WIFE
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03

THE Chicago Tribune declares
that the sentiment is growing rapid
ly among self-respecting and patriot
IL members oftbe Grand Army of
the Republic that it is time to re-
wise the pension lists, and they be-
gin to see that if the system is not
reformed its aliases may create a
prejudice against it which will re-
suit in serious injury to deserving
soldiers. A thorough revision Of
the list would lop off many thousands
of bogus pensioners and save the
people millions of dollars. This
will not be attempted, however, I'M
til the country has q Democratic
President and a Democratic Con-
gress.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03
A Little Girls Experience in a Light House.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Prescott are keep.
ers of the Government Lighthouse at Sand
Beach, Mich, and are blessed with
daughter, four years old. Last April she
was taken down with measles, followed
with dreadful cough and turning into
fever Doctors at home and at Detroit
treated her, but in vain, she grew worse
rapidly, until she was mere handful Of
bones. Taen she tried DIR. Kings New
Discovery and after the use of two and a
halt bottles was completely cured. They
say DR.. King S New Discovery is worth its
weight IN Gold, yot you may get trial
bottle free at j D. Malone's drug store.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03
ROSWELL.

Rev. Mr.. Tillman closed his series Of
meetings here al the tabernacle Sunday
night His meetings have been Interesting
to the town and surrounding county for
the ten days be has been here. About
1000 people were at the closing service
The vocal music was superb.
The Primitive Baptist held a Union
meeting at Coriuth on Friday, large and
attentive congregations. Elder Isaac Moon
preached. st eleven o'clock on Thurs
day.
Elder J. D. Maddox will commence a
series of meetings at the Baptist church
Monday evening.
The citizens Of our town are very sorry
for our narrow minded Legislature. They
think the best thing they can do is to ads
journ, and there would be more economy
in that than to stay there trying to pass
resolutions OF disrespect on good citizens.
Rev. w. A. Chastain is visiting his pa
rents in this place.
Rev S. r. Braswell has removed his
family to Doraville
DR.. T. G. Greer is convalescent. able to
walk about the house and yard.
Mr.. T. D. Adams is improving slowly.
Mrs. c. J. Perry is better. Hope all
the sick will soon be we'll REPORTER.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03
Criticising a Young Lady.

She would be pretty girl but for one
thing
What that % asked Charley.
George-"Here face is always covered
with purple and red blotches"
Charley-"Oh, that's easily enough dis
posed OF Used to be the same way my
self, but | caught on to the trouble one
day, and got rid of it in no time
George-What was III
Charley-Sinply blood eruptions. Took
a short course of p. p. p tell yCu, it's
the boss blood corrector. The governor
had rheumatism so bad ;hat you could
hear him holler clear across the county
every time he moved He tried it, and
you know what an athletic old gent he is
now If somebody would give Miss Daisy
a pointer, she would shank them afterwards.
All the drug stores sell it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-09-03
SMYRNA

Many OF the farmers throughout this Sec
ton are picking cotton. Mr.. Ben Baswell
has the first bale heard of around here.
The meeting at the Baptist church clos
ed Friday last.
Mr.. NJ S. Gilbert's store was burglarized
a second time last Wednesday night The
burglar is still at large. The depot was
also broken into, but nothing taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgoine moved to Chatta.
nooga on Monday last.
Mr.. Addison CASTOR has accepted POI
sition with Capt. Robert Broyles, of Atlan>
ia.
DR.. J. II. Hurt visited Savannah and
other points along the coast during the
past week.
Mrs. Horace Magee, who has been very
sick, is some better.
Mrs. Julia Stephens and children are
visiting relatives in Calhoun. RoMoLD