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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Mr.. E. j. Sullivan, the proprie-
tor of the Phoenix drug store, will
move in few days to the correr of
I'd and De Soto streets, where he will
have more commodious quarters. Mr.
Sullivan is compelled to make this
change, owing to the increase in his
business of late. Associated with him
is Mr.. Arthur Simonin, his right bow
er, and who, not to praise him in the
least, is one of the best compounders
of medicines in the State. The es-
tablishment at all seasons of the year
keep in stock the freshest drugs, med
icines, in fact everything pertaining
to drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Sam Wore, Chinaman, has
opened a first-class restaurant on the
corner of Third and Murray streets.
The more the merrier, as this is a
community that believes in doing
right to the inner man.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Since our last issue many promi
nent Northern and Western men have
visited Alexandria, no doubt with a
view to locating and investing. To
all such we say welcome.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

John Z. Sullivan is in New Or
leans, where one of the dagoes on
trial for the Hennessey murder has
squealed, and the City Council Of
Alexandra are going to stop craps.
A heap of news in FIVE lines, eh.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

.sented to the Legislature at the next
session for passage.
No other business being submitted
on motion the Board a. journed until
Monday, the 9th day OF April, 1891,
at 4 O'Clock p. m.
N. L. McGINNIS,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Some scamp or scamps, on mis-
chief bent, no doubt, stretched tarred
rope at the depot of the Morgan rail
road on Sunday night, place where
every one, both male aud female, are
IN the habit of passing when going to
OF coming from the Catholic Church.
The consequence was that several
young ladies ran into the said tarred
rope and had their dresses ruined,
'aereby bringing about an unnecessa-
y expense. If such is intended for
iun, we fail to see where it comes in.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Lieut.. Gov. James Jeffries was in
our city on Monday. The gentleman
is in tho finest spirits, aud speaks
most bouyantly when referring TO the
Democracy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Judge Fl. l.. Daigre's fine pointer
dog, Hurricane, died son Saturday
last. Hurricane was wbelpedin 1881,
and was by P,ous Jeems out of Kate.
He was considered one of the grand
est pointers in this section, and as the
Judge says "lhe best dog he ever
drew gun over"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

The Hennessey case, in New Or
leans, is progressing rather slowly.
Although nearly two weeks on trial so
far little more than the selection OF
a jury has been accomplished. Both
the Times Democrat and Picayune pub
fish the pictures of these noted twelve,
who, who to say the least, are promised
quite siege in the way of sitting and
listening. The trial will probably
last over a month, and as to the re.
suit, why, no one can say. To refer
to the pictures again we can trutbfnlly
say that they resemble first-class
base ball team.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

New Irish potatoes, Of this years
growth, have already made their ap-
pearauce in this market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

H0tet, OeCO7fG TtOOT
ALEXANDRIA.
II HAVE RECENTLY FITTED UP IN
J. the best manner two dental parlors,
one of which is for the use of white and
the other for colored citizens. In select
ing my furniture and fixtures l have
tried to purchase the best. and an pre-
pared to do all kind of dental work
promptly, in thee highest professional
manner, and at reasonable rates. / am
prepared, with the use of gas, to extract
teeth without pain. My gas apparatus is
the best manufactured, the same as that
used by the lurgest dental establishments
in the Union. DO not think of going to
New Orleans or elsewhere to have dental
work done, when yuu can receive as
good service at home. am fully pre-
pared to do Grown and Bridge work.
This is method by which teeth may be
saved after the crowns are too far decay
ed to fill. Persons living in the country
will please notify me before coming to
have work done, SO arrangements can be
made to attend to them upon arrival.
EVe Office hours from a. m. to p. m.
The patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

MIR. j. NJ. Armstrong, one of the
most progressive and best citizens of
Alexandra, and withal a good bust
ness man, is about to make arrange
ments with gentleman in Kentucky
whereby he will be able to offer for
sale in this market mules and horses
from the Blue Grass region, which are
always noted for their fine qualities.
This is move in the right direction.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

by the new schedule of the street
car line the cars leave each depot
every twenty minutes they also meet
the trains regularly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

The mercantile establishment OF
A. Rosedale was closed by Sheriff
Stafford, on last Wednesday, acting
under a writ of attachment issued on
the application of FL. V. Chafin &
Co., New York; H. Il G. Newman,
New Orleans, and Wallis, Elliott &
Co., New York. The liabilities are
$500; assets $1,000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

The Mayor was authorized to issue
warrant in favor of the Rapides
Bank for $3.50, together with inter-
est thereon, in payment of note given
by city for money borrowed in high
water of 1890.
Councilman Bringhurst made the
following statement of disbursement
of monies appropriated by city and
parish for the calvert on Bayou Rap
ides: "$334.75 were paid by me for
the city, that amount having been
handed the by the city to pay Haubt-
man 4 Edwards. s4O0 were paid to
me by the President of the Police Ju-
ry, being amount contributed by that
body toward erection of culvert. l
paid $334.75 to Haubtman & Ed.
wards, and S23.75 for removal of old
culvert, leaving in my hands S4l.5o
due the city by me"
Mr.. D. MoManus represented to the
Board that he had been assessed by
the city for property not owned by
him, and asked that the Collector be
authorized to relieve him from pay
ment of said excess. The matter was
referred to Councilman Gossens for
adjustment.
Councilman Sullivan presented a
request from Mr.. W. P. Marsh asking
that he be relieved from payment Of
excess of taxes charged him on his
property, his residence having been
completed only after the completion
of the city tax rolls. The Board de-
clincd to take notice of any claims for
remission of taxes where property had
been placed ON rolls previous to Nov.
LIST, 1890.
On motion of Councilman Sullivan
it was
Resolved, That the sum of $500, or
SO much thereof as may be necessary,
be and the same is hereby appropri-
ated for the purpose of repairing the
public school buildings on Sixth
street.
The yeas and nays were called with
the following result:
Yeas-E. j. Sullivan, j. P. Grogan
and R. W. Bringhurst.
Nays-H. S. Gossens and j. A.
Johnston.
On motion of Councilman Sullivan
the Mayor appointed the following
gentlemen committee to let out and
supervise the repairs of the public
school buildings: Sullivan, Bringhurst
and johnston.
Councilman Johnston, by request,
presented a bill, $1,000, from the
Sherwood Furniture Co., Of Chicago,
being balance dae for desks purchased
by committee for the public schools,
end moved that the bill be paid by
the Board.
The yeas and nays we're called and
resulted
Yea-B.inghurst.
Nays-Gossens, Johnston, Grogan
Councilman Sullivan declined ia
vote on the question
The question of lighting tho streets
being discussed, Councilman Sullivan
moved that committee, the Mayo,
to he ex-officio chairman thereof, be
appointed to locate, estimate the prob
able cost Of and have twenty stree
lamps, or as many more as they may
deem necessary, erected at once.
The Mayor appointed Councilmer
Bringhurst and Johnston on said com
mittee.
| Councilmon Sullivan moved tina
tho City Attorney be requested t
draft an ordinance, imposing fine Oh
"Craps" and similar games, to be sub
United to the City Councsl for ratiflca
ton at a special meeting to be calle'
by the Mayor
| On motion the Council resolve,
themselves into committee of til
whole, together with the City Attol
ney and four citizens to be appointe
by the Mayor, for the purpose of fol
mulating new charter for the Cit,
. the said ,hartar tn he snhmitfed In tn
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

In conformity to the published
advertisement, president of the police
jury, Q. j. Barstow, bid off the Alex
andria steam ferry for period of five
years, on Wednesday of last week, to
Messrs. I. B. and j. H. Ringgold, of
Jena, La, for $1,000 per annum. The
R'nggold Brothers have since decided
not to take the privilege, and conclu-
ded to let Charles A. Watkins have
at 5000 per anuum, subject to the
approval of the Police Jury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

In selecting his staff of officers,
MAJOR General VIM. j. Behan, of the
Louisiana Division ofthe United Con-
federate Veterans, has recognized Ra-
pides and named Rev. Z. X. FAINT
leroy as chaplain general, and Major
Geo. o. Watts and w. w. Whiting
ton, Jr., as aids-de-camp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

The Alexandra Cornet Band
has recognized and several new
members have joined. The present
officers are: V. E. Goldman, presi.
dent j. d. Bragg, vice-president;
E. NJ. sbumake, secretary and treas.
urer; Prof. F. f. Chevise, leader.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04


During the holy season of Lent the
following will be the order of services
in Saint Francis Xavier's Catholic
Church:
Sundays: Mass and instructions at
$50 o'clock a. M; High Mass aud
Sermon at 10 o'clock; Rosary, Sermon
and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament
at 7 o'clock p. In.
Wednesdays: Rosary, Sermon and
Benediction of Blessed Sacrament at
Z o'clock p. m.
Fridays: Holy Way of the Gross
aud Benediction Of the Blessed Sacra.
ment at 7 o'clock p. m.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, LA.,(
M..h 9 1901

Mch. 9, 1891.
The City Council met ia regular
session this day at O'Clock P. M,
with the following members present
N. L. McGinnis, Mayor,
II. S. Gossens,
J. A. Johnston,
E. ]. Sullivan,
John P. Grogan.
R. W. Bringhurst.
On motion the reading Of the min
utes Of Feb'y. Sd, 9TH and 9th, was
dispensed with.
The Treasurer's report was read and
approved, showing a balance on hand
of S2663 .46.
The Collectors statement showed
the following collections for month of
February:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

Mr.. E. l., Cavana, a noted 'fire
boy" of the culture great" left by
train on Monday to participate in the
parade to-day in the Crescent City,
given by the fire laddies there. Cav
ana is fireman by name and deed,
and possesses a friendship and love
for such an institution that is undying
to say the least. We trust we can
almost say] he will have fine time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

notwithstanding the opposition
Of other companies in the same line of
business, the Alexandria and Pine
vile Building and Loan Association
is doing Smashing" business. =
Last week two more loans were given
out, viz: Is shares at premium of
81 per cent and s shares at a pre-
MUM of 301 per cent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

NorIcE.-In conformity to reso-
luton of the City Council adopted at
the last regular meeting, l 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 LIST,
1892. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
N. L. McGlNN1s, Mayor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

OF his recent tour through the
State, and more particularly while
here in Alexandria, Grand Dictator
David T. WE'LL, of the knights of
Honor Lodge, has this to say:
The Grand Dictator next visited
officially the lodge at Alexandria,
which be found in prosperous condi-
ton and occupying what is said to be
the handsomest room in Louisiana.
DO special request he gave an ad-
dress upon the order, which though
somewhat long was listened to with
marked attention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA,
BLIND TOMS WONDERFUL PERFoR.
NANCE.

After an absence of many years from
this city, the musical phenomenon,
Blind Tom, was greeted with much en-
thusiasm by large audience at the
Grand Opera House last night. This
wonderful freak of nature RETAINS all his
eccentricities and his remark able power
OF mimlcry and retentive memory are
evidently not impaired. He still ap-
plauds himself vigorously after each
of bis feats, and still acts as his own
historian and eulogist. He gave last
night a varied selection of music, his
occupying about two hours.
lie enters into his work with great
gnsto, as if he himself were inioying a
rare treat. His songs were amusing
if not on a par with bis playing.
Classical compositions the-work of
great masters-were interpreted with
the perfection which any one else could
attain only by great talent and years
of study. 1t was wonderful exhibi-
ton Peoria Daily Transcript.
-----..~O~.--
The citizens of this Town and
Parish met here on Saturday and took
decided action in the matter of the
Fair Association. The dates selected
for the holding of the Fair are from
the 9th to 10th of October next, in.
elusive. The capital stock was fixed
at $4,000. Committees on charter
and premium lists were appointed and
a general outline for the furtherance
OF the scheme was mapped out
Races will be held every day, for
which liberal purses will be given.
Particular attention was also paid to
the agricultural department, as also to
art, etc. The next meeting of the
committees will take place on the 18th
of March. The track on which the
races will be run is one mile from
town, and is second to none in the
South. The people have gone about
this enterprise in the right way and
are determined to make it a success.
We are glad to note that the outlook
is very promising.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

B. TURNER,
&c. MILLER,
MIRES ROSENTHAL,
Jury Commissioners.
GEO. o. WATTS,
Clerk aud ex-gficio Jury Commissioner.
true copy:
Witness my official signature and seal
of said Court this 10th day of February,
A. d. 1891. j. H. RANSDELL,
Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

YNHIS is TO INFORM MY FORMER
i patrons and the. public in general,
that have again opened the Eclipse
Livery Stable, on Third street, in the
rear Of the City Hall, and am now ready
for business. have just purchased seve-
raj horses, and the necessary bnggies and
carriages, to which will keep adding,
until my Ontft is complete in every par
ticular. To horse or mule drivers l otter
the largest and most convenient pens in
the city. My terms will be in conformity
to tho times. A liberal share Of the pub
lies patronage is all ask OF demand.
NELS. TAYLOR.
Jany. /, 1900.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

ANOTHER SHOOTING. - We are
called upon again to chronicle another
shooting-this time with NOT fatal re-
suits, however,-that is not as yet,
though the wounded man is still ly-
ing in dangerous condition. The
difficulty was between two white men,
at Thigpen's saloon, on Front Street,
and occurred last Friday. The par
Elephants James Davis, who IS we'll
known to most Alexandrians, and an
Englishman named J. H. Lace, and
who balls from Cardiff, England, and
where he has wife and four children.
The two parties were drinking, and
after f1sticutf in the yard in the rear
of the saloon, had shaken hands and
made friends. The reports differ as to
the next step-that is to the shooting.
Lace and Davis both giving different
versions of the affair.
Lace says that Davis approached
him and renewed the difficulty and
then shot him. Davis says Lace
made an effort 70 draw weapon when
he Davis pulled his pistol and fred
on Lace.
The reports given by the witnesses
to the affair would seem to bear out
the fact that what Lace says is the
more correct.
Lace after be was shot was taken
to the boarding house on Second
street, next to Ferguson's jewelry
store, where he is now being attended.
Soon after the wound was inflicted a
physician was called, and the wound
examined-it was pronounced danger
Gus. Davis was Immediately arrested
and is now in Jail.
Lace's wound is in the left side,
close to the nipple, the ball passing
in close proximity to the heart.
From the latest accounts the woun-
ding man was doing we'll.
This last is but another sequel to
the terrible practice and use of the
deadly fire arm, and the more harmful
habit of drinking too heavily. 1t is
useless to lecture on this subject.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

AT their meeting held here on
Saturday, the Farmers Union dis
cussed the question of the Fair Asso-
citation most tavorably. In fact so
much so that that motion was after
wards made that the Farmers Alli-
ance assist the project, which was car
ried. The subject of the Central Su-
gar Refinery was next taken up, and
motion made to the effect that Col.
WIN. Polk, ST., address the Alliance
on this subject at their meet meeting.
here. Encouragement of this kind is
most heartily accepted, especially in
an enterprise of this kind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-03-04

The following bills we're read, ex-
amined and approved and warrants
ordered issued 10 payment tbereof:
N L McGinnis, salary February. $50 90
r. l.. Raxsdale, salary February. SO 90
j J Sullivan, salary February. so 90
Pacific Fire Co., Engineers salary
for February .................. 40 90
R L Raxsdale, incidental bill -. 4 95
Eliza Murray, feeding prisoners. 2 IS
Henry Alkley, washing blankets
in Lookup. ................... 200
Julius Levin, lumber ............ 1913 So
Henry Fritz, work on plank road Is 90
b G Duke, hardware. ........... 3 O5
H S Gossens, nails, etc........... 8 SO
Democrat, printing ............ 40
John Allen, furnishing and plant
ing los shade trees. ............ AZ 25
Street work
Henry Aikley... .$29 25
Henry Adams. ........... l25
Lewis Williams. ......... 81
James johnson .......... SO
Ben Bell. .............. 225
George jackson. ......... l 25 35 55
$dQs ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

was his own master, Albert sold the prop
erty for S11, 500 cash and began most
romantic career in New York. While his
money lasted he lived in princely style and
moved in the highest social circles. 1t was
at a reception given by Mrs Cleveland,
in honor of Horace Greely's daughter, that
he met Mrs. Frank Leslie. In the intimacy
which followed, Mrs. Leslie persuaded him
to move to the Gerlach Hotel, where he had
apartments in close proximity to her own
He Had an Elegant Time.
According to his own story his beard at
this hotel cost him $3.50 per month, and
during the year he lived there he paid the
hotel keeper $1,000, but he says 81 had an
elegant time" He was a member of
Augustin Daly's company at this time, and
it was while at this hotel that he met
Tommy Russell, the original Lord Fd,s,tle-
roy, with whom he became great friends
when Albert's funds grew short in Sep
tenber last he visited his old home in Clin-
ton, where he succeeded in inducing his
former teacher to indorse draft for him,
stating that he had $4,000 to his credit in
New York. This draft he cashed, but his
teacher had to pay the money, and he was
indicted by the grand jury, tried and found
guilty.
While in Jail at Memphis he was visited
by correspondent, who asked him if he
had heard from Mrs. Leslie since he had
left New York. He said that he had re-
ceived several letters, but most of them
were in his trunk at Philadelphia. He
only had portion of one letter with him;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

of his future. Even now if it were pos
sible would aid him. He came to me
about four wears ago with letter of in
PRODUCTION from the daughter of Horace
Greeley. He had other letters, and it was
generally supposed that he was very
wealthy. In fact he was thought to be
millionaire His father and mother were
both dead, and he took apartments here
at the Gerlach. The difference in our ages
was such that no one would suppose that he
wanted to marry me, and I saw great deal
of him. He lived in very expensive way
and attended nv receptions regularly.
He was handsome boy, wellmannered
and evidently of good family. Frequently
he dined with me. He had remarkable
musical talent, and don't think L ever
heard young man who had better touch
of the piano. He also wrote some verses
cleverly, but not good enough for publica-
tion. He became most DEVOTED friend OF
little Tommy Russell, who played Little
Lord Fdntieroy, and they were together
constantly.
''Finally he came to me one day, about
two years ago, and said Mrs. Leslie, the
sorrow of my life has come. 1 have lost an
important lawsuit and 1 must cut down my
expenses. want you to loan me some
money I told him that 1 had taken
VOW never to loan man money. I could
give it to him, but if he took it he would
fall in my estimation. He said that he
would never accept it as gift. Finally,
however, did loan him money, about $3.50,
think. He was a brilliant boy, but he
was unable to turn his genius to account.
For time he had minor part at Daily's
Theater. He became addicted to absinthe,
however, and he filled his head with the
worst class of French novels. 1t ruined
him. So far as knew, he had been up to
that time very exemplary young man. He
was passionateIy fond of Tommy Russell. !"
She Read His Diary and Was Sorry.
"Have you his diary that he had when
arrested?" asked the reporter.
81 have read it, answered Mrs. Leslie,