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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21
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w find among the kilograms Of
Jan. 10 the following account of a
killing by Mr.. Juo. R. Gray, we'll
known to a number of our citizens:
John Gray, a saloon.keeper at Ever
green, La, shetland instantly killed
a colored man, John Wilson, yesterday
at 4. m. 1t seems that Wilson was
a hard case. He bit Gray over the
head with a glass, cutting large cash
and knocking him against the shelf.
Wilson then ran ont and procured q
club and was in the act of hitting Gray
when he shot him.-[Colfax Chron-
icle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

Frank Linden, the eminent actor
and tragedian, under the management
of Mr.. E. E. Basye, appeared at the
Alexandra opera-house two nights
last week, presenting the Son of
Monte Cristo and Damon and Pythias.
Mr.. Lindon as an actor is way above
the average-in fact he is capable to
soar among the great stars, such as
Booth, Barrett, Keene and Warde.
He has fine voice, and his stage APP
pearance is perfect. Of the remain
der of the company we can say that
they are only tolersbly fair. The
company scored financial success
here-the proceeds, a part of which
(s35) was given to the Alexandria
Brass Band.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21
To show their high appreciate

TO show their high appreciation
of him as member, and more partic-
ularly as reward for his services as
Secretary for the past years, the
B'nai Birth lodge of this city yester-
day presented Mr.. NJ. Bloom with a
fine gold watch. The presentation
was made by Messrs. Moses Mayer,
Julius Levin and Jonas Rosenthal,
tue first named acting as spokesman.
Mr.. Bloom responded in an appro-
pirate manner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

The Teachers Institute opens in
Alexandria on To-day and Saturday,
January ssd and cath, and the same
promises to be we'll attended, and
therefore a success. The previous
sessions of the Institute held here
nave done much good. On the same
Jays the Teachers Association will
meet here also. A full attendance is
desired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

The Police Jury at their recent
session here appointed G. j. Barstow
to represent the Parish of Rapides at
the meeting of the Board of Commits
s'oners to eqnalize the assessments of
railroads and telegraph lines passing
through the different parishes of this
State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

Tomorrow evening, at Levin's
Hall, the Knights of Pytbias, of this
CITY, will publicly install their recent
~ elected officers. The ceremony is
always highly interesting, and those
who attend will, no doubt, be highly
pleased with the proceedings. After
the installation OF officers the knights
Will give those in attendance a grand
supper.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

DIED:-On Little River, near Clou.
tierville, Natchitoches Parish, on Mon.
day, January 10Th, Of spinal menin-
gifts, ADoLpH, second son of Emile
Brosset and Mary L. Racial, aged 2
years, month and day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

A few of the Alexandria sports
lost "some cash" on the Dempsey
Fitzsimmons fight in New Orleans
last week. The hoys around these
parts will bet you know.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

The building now in course of
construction by Mr.. E. j Barrett, on
Jackson street, will be used for the
Alexandria post.office 1t will he &C.
cupied so soon as finished
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

NoTIcE.-The firm of Sanford, Hill
4 Jones is this day dissolved by mu-
tnal consent, w. Il. Sanford continu-
ing the business on his own account.
w. II. SANFORD,
j. H. HILL,
G. X. JONES.
To-. q 1Ont
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STREET AND cuLvERT WORK.

POt %
On motion warrant was ordered is
sued in payment of certificate No. g. the
last outstanding certificate,
On motion a warrant was ordered is
sued in favor of Kaufman T. Edwards
for 1894 so, being one-han cost price Of
the casting for culvert.
On motion warrant was ordered is
sued in favor of the Rapides Bank for
$3.50 as a credit on note held against the
Corporation for $1O5h,25.
On motion Chas. Snllivan's fine Of 50 so
which was paid by Mr.. HUE, was ordered
returned to Mr.. HUE.
On motion warrant was ordered is
sued in favor of Mr. H. Irvine for $3.50,
one-half license refunded him.
Finance statement Jan'y 10Th, 1897
Balance on hand. IS 10 10
Taxes due for 1890. 7U2 10
Bridge Fund due (about) ........ $50 o.
Licenses due. ................... 20 on
1896 So
DR.
All outstanding Indebtedness
Balance due Rapides Bank. $3.50 so
Total Indebtedness. -. S 648 81
On motion the Board then adjourned,
THOS. CRAWLEY,
G. NJ. RADCLIFFE, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

Gus. Gehr's St. Lonis grocery
store was burglarized on Monday
aight, panel Of the back door being
cut through. The proprietor missed
nothing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

The body of the Russian peddler,
who last week was murdered by ne
groes at Fairmonnt landing, was
brought here on Monday and inferred
in the Pineville cemetery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

For SALE-A lot of ground, meas
nring SO by LOG feet, on 5th street,
between Fulton and St. James streets,
with first-olass 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, 1891-01-21

Since our last issue the river has
risen several feet. Some of our towns
men are already talking of an over
fow. There's no danger in that line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

Born TO Mrs. +. j. Sullivan,
on Friday, January 10th, 1891, a girl
To Mrs. VIM. Webster, on Satnr'
day, January 18th, 1891, son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

The Alexandra and Pineville
Building and Loan Association has
recently issued great deal of new
stock. This speaks volumes for this
home enterprise, and proves conclu-
sively that it is on the high road to
success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

r HAVE RECENTLY FITTED UP in
the best manner two dental parlors,
one of which is for the use OF white ana
the other for colored citizens In select
ing my furniture and fixtures l have
tried to purchase the best. and am pre-
pared to do all kind of dental work
promptly, in tho 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, tue 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 Crown and Bridge work.
This is method by which teeth may be
saved after the crowns are too far decay
ed to fll Persons living in the country
will please notify mo before coming TO
have work done; so arrangements can be
made to attend to them upon arrival.
u Office hours from a. m. to p. m.
The patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited.
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Wednesday, Jan. ~
Town and Parish News.
The firm of Daigre & Trewilli-
Ger have dissolved partnership

From a reliable source we learn
that the street cars will commence
running this week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

WANTED-A situation as manager
on plantation, either cotton or sugar
Good references given. Apply at this
Office.
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ALEXANDRIA, La,
~ /, M

ALEXANDRIA, La,
January 10, 1881. :
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen cleo
ted at an election held on Monday, Janu-
airy 9TH, 1891, to serve for the term of two
years, (1S91 and 1892, having received
their commissions and qualified accord
ing to law, met this day at o'clock p. m.
Present
N. L. McGinnis, Mayor,
H. S. Gossens,
DIR. j. A. Johnston,
Il. j. Sullivan,
John P. Grogan,
X: w. Bringhurst.
The Board having been called to order
by the Mayor proceeded to the election of
officers, as provided for by the Charter Of
the City.
Councilman Sullivan offered the name of
Mr.. A. b. RACIAL for the Office of Secre-
tary, and he was, on motion of Council
man Gossens, elected by reclamation.
The Mayor then announced that the
next thing in order was the election of d
City Marshall.
It having been agreed that two Mar
shalls be elected, Councilman Gossens
moved that the election be held by ballot.
The following applications were then
read to the Board
ALEXANDRIA, La,
.Jany. 10, 1891.
To the Hon. Mayor and Ccuncilmen of the
Town of Alexandria, La:
Gentlemen-I respectfully make this
my application for the position of City
Marshall, and if elected will give it my
strlctest attention and endeavor to per.
form all duties of the office faithfully and
to the best of my ability. Hoping you
may give my application a favorable con-
sideration, am respectfully,
ROBT. H. WELLINGTON.
ALEXANDRIA, La, J
Jan. 9th, 1891. (
To the Mayor and City Council, Alexand-
ria, La:
Gentlemen-I herewith submit my ap-
plication for the position of City Mar
shall. Trusting to be favored by you,
am, yours truly,
JAMES j. SULLIVAN.
ALEXANDRIA. La, !
Jan. 10, 1891 {
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of Alex.
andria, La:
| Gentlemen-I, the undersigned, will
take the position of City Marshall fol
Fifty Dollars per month. and collect City
licenses and taxes for n per cent, ant
will keep Office at B. G.. Dukes store
where the public can pay their taxes ani
licenses at any time, and B. G. Duke vii
receive and receipt for same.
Yours truly,
| C.. s. DUKE.
1 ALEXANDRIA, La, J
Jan. 18th, 1891.
To the Mayor and City Council. Alcxan
dria, La:
| Gentlemen-Please give my application,
for the position of night policeman you
kind consideration.
| Truly yours,
ALBERT GooDw1N.
ALEXANDRIA, la,
Jan. 10, 1891.
Mayor and City Council of the City Z
Alexandria, La:
| Gentlemen-I this day place before 70
my application for the position of nist
police. Respectfully yours,
R. L. DUNHAM.
Councilman Bringhurst, by reauos
placed in nomination Mr.. Robt. RaXsda
: for tile position of City Marshall.
/, A vote being taken by ballot resulte
as follows:
t Robt. Raxsdale received .........4 vot,
, j. J. Sullivan .........3 I"
flC. S. Duke ..........1 !"
Messrs Raxsda,e and Sullivan havir
received the necessary vote, we're decla
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, |
Jan. 10, 1891. !

ALEXANDRIA, La, I
Jan. 10, 1891.
The City Council met this day at
! | o'clock, a. IN.
Present.
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
Fl. S. Gossens,
j. A. Johnston,
JOS. Fellows,
R. w. Bringhnrst,
Absent-Jacob Irving.
On motion the reading of the min
ntes was dispensed with.
The Treasurer's report was then
read and approved, and showed u bal
ance on hand of sl34699.
The Collectors statement showed
the following collections since jam
airy 9th:
Taxes-1S90 MISUNDERSTANDING. 1884 As
Licenses 50 VI
Fines $500. .................... l. 5O
Side walk repairs. .............. 70 TO
s.22 S
On motion warrants We're issued in
payment of the following bills:
Thos. Crawley, salary 10 days.....$33 90
H. NJ, HUE, salary 10 days. 30 60
G.. S. Duke, salary ~ days. ....... 80 so
Pacific Fire Co. engineers salary. "a 20
/. c.. Miller, hardware. ........... 81 81
Bauer & We'll, 3 blankets. ...... so
Jacob Geiger, acid, etc.. GO
A. Albert. for Pacific Fire Coz. Is
j. D. Whitfield, work ON culvert.. 90
| S. Jackson. 2 blankets. ........... 90
T. Crawley, incidental BILL. 95
Flnek, repairs OF TOOLS. so
McLane, making wrench. 90
E. Murray, meals for prisoners.... 6 Is
Sarah Gehr. ..,................. 10
$1S5 81
STREET AND cuLvERr WORK.
Henry Aikley.. northumberland. Is 90
Evans Lee. ..................... Is
James Purdy... 10 rs
H. Andrews. .......... 10 25
Ely Johnston. ................... 2 Is
David Garnee. 6 IS
Ned Thomas. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 85
Joseph Riley. observation-disclosures. IS
| VIM. Hobbs. GO
Jonn Laikin. so
John Mayo. ............... 6 90
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-01-21

VIM. S. Calhoun, aged SIS years,
died at his home in Colfax on the I4ih
inst. He was born in Paris. France.
Speaking Of him the Coltax Chronicle
has this to say: The deceased has
heen remarkably eccentric aud noted
character in this region for years. In
deed, he was we'll known throughout
the entire State, from his connection
with public affairs at and subsequent
to the creation of G ant Parish, about
! which time he was a member of the
Louisiana Legislature. He was of a
taciturn and cynical disposition, but
with it all never refused to secretly
hestow liberal charity whenever he
thought it deserved. Many believed
him to be heartless and nnsympathetic,
still it is a fact that he did hundreds
of kindly acts, but seemed through
some inconsistent perverseness to de-
light in being thought otherwise than
liberal and humane. In his time he
has had the control of great avealth,
but his management was always
marked by strangeness and eccen-
tricity of careful lavishness that was
altogether unaccountable His death
was sudden and unexpected, the re-
suit of cold combined with long stand
ing asthmatic atfliction.
-~~~->~~--e~-~~
| AT the recent session Of the Rap
ides Parish School Board, the follow
ing very important resolution was
introduced by Mr.. John j. Swami
and adopted
Resolved, That the Parish licenses
for the year 1891 shall be upon the
same trades, occupations and profess
sions, and for the same amounts at
the State licenses, with the exception
that on insurance companies, or agen.
cies, the parish license shall be $50
aud that no license shall be granted
the sale of alcoholic and spirituous
liquors except in Hineston Ward, and
In the corporations of Alexandria
Pineville and Boyce.
~>~~~->~>~ -~1~~~~~-~o~>-
On last Wednesday night the
Knights of Honor held their iustalla
ton ceremonies, and the newly cleo
ted officers were duly installed in thei
Offices. The officers are. Mr.. e. II
Mccormick, dictetor; Mr.. II. w. S
Lund, past dictator; Mr.. G. r. Kim
Der, assistant dictator; Mr.. j. E. Ba
ker, vice dictatoy Mr.. D. I. Adams
reporter; Mr.. G. Greenwood, fnan
cial reporter; Mr.. L. B. Baynard
treasurer; Mr.. A. Jarreau, chaplain
DIR. J. A. Johnston, guide; Mr.. S
Weinberg, guardian; Mr.. j. G. Gaur
dian; Mr. j. G. Goulden. The trus
tees are Mr.. b. II. Lewis, Mr.. A
David, Mr.. Harry Haas. The repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge is Capt
B. Turner; the alternate is Mr.. NJ
Bloom.
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rival and Departure OF
Mails.
.AIEYANDRIA OFFICE:

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE:
n and NJ East. ...............lo u. Ill
n n and NJ. West. p. Ill
T. O. O. and Morgan ........ arrive + p. M
N. o' "''' ........ depart a. III
pi,eville. arrive 8 "a. m. and p. m
g 90. depart ga. m. and p. III
Hineston aud Leesville, arrives tuesday u,!i
Thursday and Saturday, at 4 p, M, and
departs Monday, Wednesday ana Fri
day OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ut O a. ," :.
poiand and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at p. H., and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. ...............at a. III
Iatt, departs Friday. a. III
arrives Saturday. at p. m
Fishville and White Sulphur Springs, ar
riyes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
ate o. NJ, and departs Monday, Wed
pesday aud Friday. ........'.ato a. IN
,Ia ION d
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TIME table,:

roxas and Pacific Railroad:
For MARSHALL:
leaves Alexandria. .........''' 4;'o P. M
For Neao Orleans.
leaves Alexandria. 1919 95o a. IN
tea les in New Orleans ....... Ivy p. III
Ala New Orleans. ......... o:oo q. III
uoroa MS La. & Texas r. R::
Leaves Alexandria. :.....''.'' 's0 no d. III III
a arrivee at Alexandria. '0'oo p m
~ First-elass fare from Alexandra to
M Orleans, by either OF above named
roads costs 46,s5.
ARRIVAL and Departure OF
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ALEXANDRIA, La,
January 10, 1891. :
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen cleo
ted at an election held on Monday, Janu-
AIRY 18th, 1891, to serve for the term Of two
years, (lS91 and 1892, having received
their commissions and qualified accord
ing to law, met this day at o'clock p. m.
Present
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Jany. 9, 1891
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02
kR93CNS OF THE FOURTH.

"A Duty Which the Rising Generation
Owes to the Revolutionary Heroes.
While exploding their frecrackers
and admiring the display Of fireworks,
the boys and girls Of America must not
forget the noble lesson taught by the
Fourth Of July. 1t commentaries the
birth of American independence and
was made national holiday to impress
on the minds Of coming generations the
valor and disinterested patriotism of
the revolutionary heroes who fought,
suffered and died to bequeath to
their children and children's chill
dren the precious boon of liberty
Had the patriotic fathers of our
country failed to adopt the declara-
ton of independence on that famous
Fourth of July, 1TT6. what is now the
United States would in all probability
still be an English colony with the linn
tied. rights grudgingly granted to the
Australian colonies and to Canada.
Every political blessing we enjoy to-day
and there is no nation in the world
which enjoys as many-is the result
of the labors of the patriot leaders,
many of whose names even have been
forgotten by the men and women of our
generation.
Fortunately, the American people are
beginning to realize that for many years
Fourth Of July patriotism has not been
of the type which made the revolution
ary war n success. In almost every
public school the pupils have for several
years past been taught to celebrate the
day in becoming manner and to re-
turn thanks for the noble work wrought
by their grcat-grandfathcrs and perpet-
uated by their grandfathers and fathers.
Liberty without Intelligence degene-
rates into license, and license leads to
anarchy. Children old enough to un-
derstand the meaning of these terms
should band themselves to-cthcr every
where to spread the dc-triEe Of pure
liberty, sanctioned by l@w and blessed
by Providence. IL no other way should
the youth OF America celebrate the
Fourth of July and honor the memory
of immortal Washington and his faith
full advisers. followers and friends
And if this spirit OF &c aninates the
boys and girls tie explosion of fire.
crackers End kindred noise-producing
trifes viii readily be forgiven and sane
toned by their fathers and mothers.
e. ". WEIPPIEET
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02

wife and daughter beheld his humilia-
ton with pleasure and that Amanda
was flirting with her lover and was be-
slowing upon him her most bewitching
smiles before and after the combat.
Crestfallen and weary, the deacon
wended his way at six. p. m. to the
home of his cousin, Joshua Whipple,
with whom he hoped to hold sensible
converse and forget his troubles. But
10! when he arrived he was ushered into
a room where sat his wife and daughter
and Lieutenant Wainwright. "A more
surprised and angry man than the dea-
con was for the next few moments never
was seen, and the worst of it was that
the three persons mentioned thoroughly
enjoyed his discontinue. He stam-
mered out several gruff remarks and in
sisted on departing, leaving the others
masters of the situation.
In the evening there was great ball
in the dining-room Of the tavern, and
the couple who danced the Virginia reel
with the most grace and spirit were
Lieut.. Wainwright and Miss Hepburn.
The mortified deacon never recovered
sufficiently from his defeat to oppose
his daughters wishes openly; and few
weeks later the bannS of that fair dam
sci and her gallant lover were declared
In the Presbyterian church:
]. A. BoLLEs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02

FULL-GROWN MAN WITH AN ADULT GUN.
as the second of July. Two years ago,
I saw an elderly gentleman fall out of
a second-story window while firing off
2 Roman candle, and it was not later
than eight o'clock of the evening before
the Fourth.
But to return to my experiences on
the first great national holiday spent in
New York. At an early hour bounded
slowly and reluctantly from my couch,
and hied me to my private journalistic
arena on the ground floor. My inten-
tion was to write glowing editorial on
the :Decay of American Patriotism, -
but owing to the constant detonations
was unable to finish it.
While 1 was trying to collect my
thoughts, there was a boy in the win
dow of the fourth story of the fat
house in which resided who dropped,
on an average, three lighted firecrack-
ers minute into the yard and less than
three feet from where was collecting
my thinks. The frecrackers were all
ruined by the explosions, and I was
glad of it. They could never be used
again, but never shed tear, not even
a moist sob.
In the next yard there was full
grown man with an adult gun, who
loaded and fired at five o'clock don't
know whether he hit it or not-and
kept it up all day without turning a
hair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02

did not make much progress with
my patriotic editorial Iwrote:
This Is the national gala day, the day that
for more than century has been resonant
with the echoes of patriotic music -"
Bangi Bang, Bing- bang bang-bing- -bina-
bang]bang -bfng-bang --"~iI?~
h-bxngi
But rallied, and wrote out:
''It Is well Let the cheers be given with .
Will Let the fireworks cleave the sky with
their br1lliant'pa Of light"
Here small boy interrupted me, and
Ireplied in small caps: ''NO! I'm not go
ing to give you another cent to buy fire
crackers with, and if you fire another
one of them in this yard I'll slam you
against the fence so you will stick there.
Get out!''
Then resumed my writing:
:Let US celebrate the day, and not mourn
that 1t costs few hard-earned dollars
mo! say; clear out! Not nickel
more for fireerackers." Bangi Bing-
bang bang bang -bing- Kerfaml
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02

that the inmates were still in bed and
that his departure was not observed.
The deacon's destination was the Con-
necticut village of Hezel1iahville, eight
miles distant, where there was to be
fitting celebration of the glorious
Fourth. Although it was not a ''train-
ing day." the local companies of militia
were wont to muster on the great ma
tional holiday and have a good time.
The deacon was one of the troopers.
''I've outwitted Amandy and the old
lady, he said to himself with COM
placent chuclle. ''They won't have
no horse and they'll have to stay to
hum. Dick Wainwright will be there a
bustin' WITH vanity in his new uniform
and with his fine feathers; but he won't
strut like turkey gobbler when he
finds Inat Amandy amt there to see
him 1t takes me 10 sarcumvent these
young folks and the old lady. too; for
she's bound to abet 'cm in this ere fool
ish courtship agin' my Judgment. Ohl
I'm enough for 'em all to-day"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-07-02

SWEET REPLIES IN SMALL. CAPS: "NO!'
Kerhum!-these last two detonations
being from the idiot with gun in the
next yard.
Then gave it up. There was no use
trying to write under those circum-
stances.
Nevertheless, 1 am in favor of the
Fourth. Perhaps it is just as well that
our revolutionary fathers succeeded as
well as they did in dispelling the Brit
ish yoke: otherwise. more of us might
be standing around like clothing store
dummies, with eyeglass and an idiotic
1eer and saying in tone Of voice that
indicates nasal catarrh: cav, weally!
'Ow's yer 'ealth, n1elud, just like those
wretched dudes on Fifth avenue. Let
us be thankful that we are collectively
no bigger fools than we really are.
ALEX Z. SWEET.