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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
ENGLAND AND CHILL
British Merchants to be Protected by the
Navy.

LONDON, April 1.-The Marquis of
Salisbury sent a cable dispatch to the
British minister at Santiago de Chill and
another to the British admiral in com
mand of the Pacific station. He says IN
the closing of the Nitrate ports by or1er
of President Balmaceda is ultra
wires. as a blockade of these ports is
not officially declared. Salisbury
also notified the British ship owners that
the admiral in Chiian waters wilt protect
their Interest," England does not recog
nize a doubt Of he exaction Of duties now
collected by the Chilian congress party
and by President Barmaceda, but advises
British merchants 70 pay under protest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
COL. BALL,NGALL BURIED.
His Funeral Cortege was an UNUSUALLY
Iarce Ono.

OTTuMwA, Ia, April IA Fully 5000
people attended the funeral services of the
late Col P. G. Balingall, held in the coal
palace this afternoon Among those pres.
ent were nearly all the members of the
Iowa senate, Gov Boies and staff, the
Iowa state agricultural association,
and many distinguished politicians SEN
ator Dodge, of Burlington, delivered an
eloquent euIogy and Rev l. 2, Teeter
preached d short sermon, The floral
tributes were numerous and costly. All
the county and municipal buildings were
closed. The funeral cortege was large,
consisting Of companies OF the state
militia, travelling men, civic societies and
hotel keepers association.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

WARSAW, H.. April 14--Joseph Car
Isle Calhoun, a real-estate agent OF
Kansas City. was engaged 70 be mar
ried o Mis-. Emma Hlker OF Warsaw.
The wedding was 10 have occurred
April s. and young C5lhoun started for
Warsaw. but was taken ill at Chilli
Gothic, Mo. His intended bride was
called to his bedside aud wus with hlm
when ne died.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
YOUNG sPELMAN AGAIN FREE.
Ills Latest Escape Is from she Jack
sOnviIlc Insane Hospital.

SpRMGWEID, III, April n. john
Spelman, son of the Peoria distiIer.
has es aped from the insane hospital at
Jacksonville. OF which he has been an
inmate for several months The United
States authorities are after him and he
will probably be recaptured very soon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
The Denver Legislature Was Corrupted by
Railroad Men.

DENVER, April IA The Araphoe coun-
III grand Jury returned an indictment
sgaiDst Otto Mears, president Of the Rio
Grand railway. Jerry 4. Rantz, Hon. +
Walsen. ex.state treasurer; ex-State SEN
ator A. NJ. Stevenson and Hon. Ed Rln
Mitchell, charging brigery and an attempt
at bribery during the last session Of the
general assembly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

CiNclxxATG. Ohio, April M-Frank
Bel, 40 amateur ball-player and az
round tough, was shot and instant "
k led At 4 O'Clock this mornir by Joe
Hughes in quarrel over q game q
cards. the trouble occurred al 44o
Vine Street
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

ANDERSON, md, April II George
Stark, a fireman on the Cincinnati,
Wabash & Michigan ra lway, died last
night in horrible agony. He was a
cigarette smoker, and excessive use Of
them is said 10 have caused his death.
a short time after his death hi, body
turned a lir'd Creen. Physicians claim
his death was due 10 nrsenical and uico-
tine poison.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
RIOT IN LONDON
An Army of Twenty Thousand Hungry
People Out.

LONDON, April IA The rioting was re-
newed at Bradford this evening The
mob numbered at least 10000 persons.
The street lamps were extinguished by the
rioters. The military, police and special
couStables charged and dispersed the mob.
Many persons were injured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
wall street.

NEW YoRK April r. TIE market opened
feverish. Fractional declines we're led BY
kt Paul Quincy and Rock Island. After
arst dealings on buying by the room and
the vest there was a moderate rally. Bonds
we're GRIN. Exchange 4S6lS $50 :,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 14.--Ben-
iamlu Harrison, a man about 80 years
old, son Of a former treasurer OF this
city. committed suicide Yesterday by
shooting himself through the head.
He was Respondent from long sickness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
FIRE IN a srocK-YARDs.
one Hundred aud Bhirty-Sevcn Head
of cattle Burned ut East Liberty.

PrTsnuRg, Pa, April Il. One
hundred aud thirty-seveo head Of cattle
and Il zee acres Of sheds NJ the East
L.bet stock yards were destroyed by
ire about / o'clock this morning, en-
taIIiug loss Of $4,000 The Eastern
hotel, ajio ming the yards, narrow ~ es-
cal ed destruction, the guests being
compelled to Zee from their rooms ia
their night clothes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
Opposes sunday Funerals.

PHILADELPHIA, April Archbishop
Ryan has issued an order that 10 future
Catholics will not be permitted to bury
any OF their relatives or friends on Sun
days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
BASE BALL.

81 Louis st Louis 8. Columbus9.
BALTIMORE Baltimore 2. AthleticsO.
Washington Washington Z, Boston D.
Ionisyi!le-L Louisville 5, Cincinnati 3.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
TWO DEATHS Al BARABoo.
Carl Baer and Mrs. Jas. G. Train Pass
Away.

BARABoo, Special Telegram, April IA.
Carl Baer, one of Sank county's oldest
and most popular residents, died of the
grip this morning.
Our people were startled this evening
by the announcement of the death of Mrs
Jas. G. Train, who died suddenly of heart
failure. She was about 60 years Of age.
Her husband is cousin Of Geo. Francis
Train.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

BeSsemer company. So that the extreme
care that some of our senator's and repre-
sentatiyes were taking of British manu-
featuring interests was uncailed for.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
FRANK MoGRATn SCARED.
Threatens to switch IT, Farmers Alliance
10 the Republicans.

TopEKA Kansas, April IA. Frank
NcGrafh. president Of tho Kansas alliance,
bds addressed letter to the southern
alliances urging theta to attend the Gin
einnati convention and be prepared to act
with the third independent party. n
letter he intimates that unless the southern
branch Of the order takes this step. the
northern states will GO back to republican
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
CLASSIFY the SCHOOLS.
An Important Change Made in the Indieh
Service.

WASHINGTON, April IA Upon the,
recommendation Of the civil service com.
the secretary of the interior and the com
missioner Of Indian affairs, President Har-
rison has ordered the classification under
the civil service Of school uperintendents,
their assistants, school teachers, phys
clans and matrons in the Indian service
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
LOTTERY AGENT! CAPTURED
The Manager of the Mexican International
Banking Company Arrested

WASHINGTON, April IA Nichols Lie
bermeyer, manager of the Mexican Inter
national Banking company, of Jnarez.
was arrested at III PaSo Texas in the act
of mailing quantity Of lottery circulars.
Despite the anti-lottery act, this company
has been flooding the United States with
lottery literature and in order TO save
postage. mailed II at El paso
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
Harrison ut Knoxville.


The residents of the city Of Knoxville
turned out en- masse this evening TO 10
honor to the president. A military salute
was fred A carriage drawn by four
horses was placed at the disposal of the
party and they were shown the principal
points Of interest. A public reception was
held aud Col Henderson delivered an ad-
dress of welcome, to which the president
responded. He said - am glad 10 know
that the deep devotion to that cause which
manifested itself in the early contribu-
tions of Tennessee to the arms that went
TO the defense of the homes of the
northwest. abides still in these valleys
and crowns with its glory and
lust every hill top of the Alleghenies. |
beg to say to you that whoever supposes
there is anywhere in the northern states
any jealousy Of y1ur great material pro-
gress / wholly misconceived the friendly
heart OF the people of the north,
II is my wish as am
sure il is the wish Of all with whom ! as
sociate in political life, that the streams
of prosperity in the south may run bank
full We live in government OF law.
We may safely differ in politics; we NAV
divide upon the question OF what shall ue
law; but when the law is once
enacted. no community can safely
divide on the question of implicit
obedience. may not choose, as president
what laws viii enforce, aud citizen
may not choose what laws he will obey
Upon this broad plan the principles OF
our institutions rest. Therefore
my appeal everywhere is to hold
law in yeneration and reverence
We have no other king public officers are
your servants. but in the august and MA.
iestic presence Of law we all uncover and
bow the knee. May every prosperity at
tend you. Great and prolonged cheer
lnR) "a
lie presidents party then reeatered the
carriages and started for the train, but
had NOT gone far when the horses drawing
the carriages containing Secretary ka,k
ard others took fright and dashed irto the
presidents carriage, There was great ex-
element for a moment, as both the presl-
dent and Mrs Harrison were seen to be IN
imminent danger. They managed,
however, to get out uniolured.
The frightened horses were finally
controlled but not until they wrecked
Secretary Rusk's carriage. In the evening
Col Sat ford gave reception in honor OF
the president's party which was attended
by all the prominent people OF Knox
vile
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
'RoBBER BARoNs
rec Trade England Has Plenty OF
Them

Tie third ordinary general meet
II Il. Brown Baylays steel works held
'lg 18th uir at Westminster Palace
london. the chairman announced a
.-al ot . per cent, the same as last
a9 thought the prospect was good
continuance through the present
dividends at the same rate. Eyl-
.'J ne Mckinley bin has not hurt that
ly much more than il is hurting the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
THOUSANDS AT THE STATIONS.



tn tlio >uuu5 soutb,
RoNNJN Va, Nlui Ia. ca board
llF I'c,',eu itf .Uala. The FIRST day
OF he lr elleurH, tour opened auspici-
ouiy. D-sp,r the myt That the party
dii not o. ua uuul alter O'Clock,
,,,r, one was UP bright aud curly.
+ euuo~lel,Geuerei Wan,maker was
at breukia.t IA lur uinug ear hy 1850,
tDe t'resldrHl and Mr. Harrison fol-
loved "a l,W mrute~ later THE wait.
in cruno- oe ur to be seen lil~t at
Inuo borg. where lUe train halted
shortly ai,n sunrise Breakfast had
just eudcd when Roanoke was
reached, precisely ou schedule time,
an the tram was welcomed with
cheers The crowd gathered quickly
nNout the rear Of the car, and the presi-
dent romins forward, shook hundreds
Of laudS On loud ctlls tor speech he
spoke briefly oD lne record Virginia had
made in history, aud congratulated he
people ou the diversified industries of
the 4a'e, which have proven of so
great value to her interests IA recent
year There were lou cheets when
be finished. followed hv calls for Wanna
maker and RUSS. These zen, lemen
appeared w the platform and were
cbeered us lac train moved ont on sche-
dule time 4 beauilui BASKET ol How
ets was passed uu board for Mrs. llar-
risou Just before he departure
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
TRYING no Dust AUSTIN.
Friends of Ludwig Demand a Recount OF
Ballots

M wAUKEE, AprlI II.~Frlends OF
] i'm G. Ludwig have taken steps looking
10 a recount q the votes cast for superior
;pd0a last Tuesday. 1t is said errors al
yeady discovered reduce Mr. Austin's MAJ
;oritv 10 less than 200 The outcome Of
The proceedings will be watched with
rnnch interest
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
- ; - -
LIST OF JURORS
TO SERVE DURING APRIL TERM OF THE
DISTRICT COURT.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF RAPIDES.
Be it known that on this the 9th day of
February, 1891, we, the undersigned Ju-
ry Commissioners in and for the Parish of
Rapides and State Of Louisiana, duly
commissioned and qualified; together
with Geo. o. Watts, Clerk of the Twelfth
Judicial District Court in and for said
Parish and State, and ex-officio men,
Der of said Jury Commission, who was
also qualified according to law, met in
the Clerks Office, in the Court House,
Town of Alexandria, and did then and
there and IN accordance with law, draw
from the general venire box, the names of
one hundred and ten qualified electors to
serve as jurors at She ensuing April jury
term of the District Court to be holden in
and for the Parish of Rapides and State
of Louisiana, service of said jurors to be-
gin on Monday, the 9th day of April,
A. D. 1891:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25


Theses not a vacant house in
Alexandria, and carpenters are as
scarce as snow balls in Hades. The
man who wishes to invest is SLill with
us, and the chronic growler is talking
of getting another resting place, and
still we are not happy. The town is
improving, and that, too, most Won
aerfully; everything hereabouts wears
an air of contentment everybody is
on the rush, and our future seems as.
suFed, Then very appropriately we
say right here, 'Let her go, Gale
CHER"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
Mr.. Frank Graham. who was born

MIR. Frank Graham, who was born
and raised in Alexandria, aud who but
few years ago went to Texas, died
at San Antonio on Friday night.
Deceased was thirty years Of age, and
was married man. His iwife and
three children are still living, also his
father and several brothers and SIS
tiers. By trade Mr.. Graham was a
painter; he was charter member of
Pelican Lodge, A. 0. of U. w of
this city, in which institution he was
insured TO. $4,000. His remains were
inferred at San Antonio.
Nor1cE.-In conformity to reso-
luton Of the City Council adopted at
the last regular meeting, / will offer
for rent, at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, on Saturday, the
7th day OF March, 1891, at II o'clock
a. m., the stalls in the market house
and the small room under the City
Hall-lease to expire January 1st,
1892. The right is reserved to rejec,
any and all bids.
N. l.. McGlNN1s, Mayor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

And now the talk about town is
concerning cotton factory, also a
brick and tile factory. These two en-
terprises added to our central sugar
refinery, our fair association, steam
laundry and street cars, would look
like we had had enough for the pre-
sent, to say the least. Not so, how
ever-ws aae only starting, and to
call a halt just now would seem map
propriate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

For SALE-A lot Of ground, meas
uring 53 by LOG feet, on 9Th street,
between Fulton and st. James streets,
with first-class dwelling house at
tached is offered for sale. The dwell
ling has five rooms and all necessary
attachments. Terms cash.
Apply to VIM. RExER,
Alexandria, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
Alexandra, La, has at last got

-Alexandria, La, has at last got
ten her street car line completed and
is bending all of her energies to have
an electric light plant established
within her boundaries. The Culture
great of the Red river valley has de.
yeloped into a hustler and shows
eAery sign of "gecting there. - New
Orleans View Delta.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Sunday was the anniversary of
the birth of George Washington, the
first President of the United States.
There was no celebration of the day
in Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

The latest news, in an enterpris.
ing way, is to the effect that another
furniture factory is to be shortly start,
ed in our city. This time the lucky
individual halls from Marshall, Tex
Welcome to him, say we.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

-Jobe Anderson, colored, charged
with shooting with intent to murder
Jonh Robinson, colored, near Boyce,
on Friday last, was jailed here the
following day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

MIR. A. f. Rust, of St. Louis, Mo-,
is now the chief engineer of the Hous-
ton, Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad, with headquarters at Co.
lumbia, La, vice G. G. Woodbridge
resigned. He was in Alexandria last
week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

DIR. r. L. Randolph has moved
his office to the corner of Third and
VIM streets, occupying as a residence
and office one of the buildings recent
Iy erected by Mr.. R. W. Bringhurst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Alexandra Lodge, No. SO, K
of P, are daily gaining new aces
sions to their ranks. At the last meet
ing four gentlemen made application
for membership.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Another Building and Loan As
ISOLATION is now being gotten up in
this city, the representative of which
comes from New Orleans. The peo-
pie here seemed disposed, judging
from subscriptions, to patronize this
newest of car didates for public favors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

On Saturday, the 9TH day of
March, Mayor McGinnis will offer for
rent, at public auction, for the bal
ance of this year, the butcher stalls in
the matket house aud the small room
under the City Hall. See "ad" in
another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Dissolution OF CoPARTNERsHIP.
The co-partnership existing between
FL. L. Daigre and 0. e. Terwilliger
under the name and style of Daigre 4
Terwilliger, is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent, taking effect the lst
day of January, 1891. Il. L. Dai.
gre will continue the business as here
tofore. III. l.. DAIGRE,
O. II. TERWILLIGER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
The street cars were started fl

The street cars were started for
business on Saturday last, since which
time they have been doing a good
business; in fact, much better than
the projectors of the said enterprise
had expected. On Sunday the cars
were crowded the whole day through ;
the young aud the old, the white and
the black, taking advantage of the
occasion offered. The cars prove to
be of great convenience and present a
city like appearance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

To. day Mr. Nathan Mayer, for
merly of Alexandria, but now a resi-
dent of Muskogee, Indian, Territory,
will marry Miss Mollie Wolff, the GER
emony to take place at Fort Smith,
Ark, where the young lady lives.
The happy couple will accept our con-
ordinations in advance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll, Front ST., oppo-
site Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

The City Council will hold a
regular monthly meeting on Monday
next.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

What about the electric lights
and water works. Are our Council
asleep to this most important matter,
aud do they intend to wait until it is
too late to start this most Of all i'm
portaut enterprises to the "fatare
great 2" just at this moment time is
too valuable to be frittered away. Ac-
ton is what the people want, and that,
too, most promptly, as there is danger
in delay. When the "ball of enter
prise" is put in motion we believe it
but right and sensible to keep it in
motion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

The people of Alexandria, La j,
are proud of the rapid progress which
their little town is making, and the
fact that it is taking on the airs of a
city. Yeste DAY the trial trip of the
cars on the on threet railway took
place in the presence of large num-
Der of prominent citizens, and proved
to be entirely satisfactory. The cars
were manufactured here by the Ores
cent City Railway Company, and the
number will be increased as fast as
the business of the new line jnstlfies.
New Orleans States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
Arrival and Departure Of
Mails.
ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:

N, 0. aud NJ. East. ...............lo a. m
n O. and VI. West. p. m
n. 0. and Morgan ........ arrive p. III
:" ........ depart a. III
Pineyille. arrive ga. IN. and p. m
..... depart ga. III. and 6 p. N
Hineston and Leesville, arrives Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at p, M, and
departs Monday, Wednesday and Fri
Poland and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at p. M, and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. ...............atS "a. m
Iatt, departs Friday. lat a. m
arrives Saturday. at p. m
Fishyille and White Sulphur Springs. ar
rives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
at 6 p. m., and departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. lat 8 q, IN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
N. l.. McG1NN1s, Mayor.

AN effort is being made to get the
Commercial Club, of Kansas City, to
stop off here on their present Southern
tour and inspect our Town. The
Club have already consented Their
willingness to go to Shreveport. The
gentlemen who make up the party are
men Of means and influence, and il
would be we'll for our citizens to get 9
visit from so distinguished party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Town and Parish News.

Buy your Groceries from Bauer
& We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25

Since our last issue Messrs. Nor
man White and j. w. Dammon have
both returned from Marshall, Texas,
where they had been to purchase the
necessary machinery for a first class
steam laundry. They report to the
DEMOCRAT that they will have things
in operation in a few days. Then
there will be no further complaint
from parties who say they cannot have
their clothes washed. In all candor
we think this latest will prove one Of
our Towns best enterprises, and we
doubt not will meet with liberal pat
rouage from the public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
TIME table,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leaves Alexandria. ...'........4 ;3o p m
For NeW Orleans.
Leaves Alexandria, .........io 1850 a. m
Arrives in New Orleans ....... IOO p. IN
leaves New Orleans. ......... s:OO u. IN
Morgan's La. & Texas R. r.:
Leaves Alexandria. ............ a. m
Arriyee at Alexandria. .....'.. 'o.o9 p. IN
rg First-class fare from Alexandria to
New Orleans, by either OF above named
roads costs $3.50.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA
10Th Judicial District Court, Parish
of Rapides.

MO. 6R.-WHEREAs sCIPIo VAR
IN borough has made application to
this Court to be appointed Tutor to the
minors Virginia Bath and Frank Woods
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
doth or may concern, to show cause with
in ten (10) days fsom the date hereof,
why the same should not be granted.
BY order of the Court.
Clerks Office, Alexandria, La, this 23d
day of February, 1891.
Feb. 25.2t. Dy. Clerk.