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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
The NIuniments OF War.

Twelve years ago. said Mr..
Beltzhoover of Pennsylvania. II bad
an interesting experience on tho floor
of tho house over tern used by mo
in the course of debated I had been
criticising General Ha3en, who was
at that time chief singal officer of tho
army. l referred to him as wearing
the muniments Of war and in other
ways deporting himself in public
places. uazen was defended by as
brainy a quartet of men rs ever sat
in the house. They were Ezra Tay-
lor, Garfield S successor; Ben Butter
worth of Cincinnati, John Converse
of Columbus, all three Ohio men, and
Major Calkins of Indiana Judge
Taylor ridiculed my use of tho torn
'munimcnts of war While he was
speaking, I slipped out to the Con-
grcssional library and asked Aims
worth Spofford if it was correct. He
replied that it was, and picking up g
copy of Shakespeare which lay on
his desk he opened it at the second
act of 'Coriolanus' and pointed to
the passage which contained it. 1t
was quick work. It showed the thor.
oughness Of Mr.. 6pofford's literary
training and enabled me to get back
at my opponents in q manner p.r.
ticularly gratifying to myself. -
Washington Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
The Hummin9 Bird Flower.

Alletedo avasisis, the wonderful
so called "humming bird flower" Of
the plains of eastern Turkey, stands
unique and alone among the many
specimens of floral mimicry that
have been classified by modern bota-
nists. It Is beautiful blossom of
variegated hues, the total length of
the entire flower being about "a
inches. As one might imagine from
its name, it is an exact image of q
miniature humming bird. The breast
is green, the wings deep rose color,
the throat yellow and the head and
beak almost pure black. The only
particular in which it Is not per-
feet bird Is that the stem gives it the
appearance of having but single
leg and foot.-St. Louis Republic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
THE TRAINED TURKEY.
An Interesting Bird That Was Once Owned
In Storkville Centre Vt

An Interesting Bird That Was Once Owned
In Storkville Centre, Vt.
Speaking of feather busters"
said Colonel Calliper, reminds me
of turkey l knew once that acted
as ono-n sort of living feather tus-
ter. It was owned by the vito of my
friend, Stephen Gawgleby of Stork-
vile Centre, Vt. Mrs Gawgleby had
long been accustomed, like many 9th
er housewives, to use a turkey wing
to brush off the stove with and to
dust up around.
Zone day q big turkey walked in
at the kitchen door and strollod
through the kitchen, passing near
tho stove and brushing off tho front
of it with ono Of its wings as it pass
ed. This was an idea to Mrs. CAV
glcby, who forthwith etabout train
ing the turkey to dust off the stove
and things about the kitchen. When
you take into account the great
amount of time that was required to
train tho turkey there was really no
saving in having it do the busting.
AS matter of fact l suppose Mrs.
Gawgleby could have busted tho
things herself in much less time than
it took to teach the turkey, but I
imagine it was moro or less of q re-
lief to her to train the turkey-it
was q break in the monotony of her
life-and then it was sort of company
to have the turkey round the kitch-
en-, too. and it wasn't very long either
before people came to know about
the trained turkey, and folks used to
come in to sec it dust, and that mado
moro life and animation around tho
house.
well, for quito spell tho trained
turkey was great comfort to Mrs.
Gawgleby. Then suddenly it passed
out of tho kitchen and never camo
back. Growing In zeal it stepped ono
day on top of the stove to dust the
stovepipe, something it had mover
dono before. 1t was not aware of tho
fact that ofton the top Of stove is
very hot. The first thing 1t know its
feet were badly burned. It run out
into the yard, and it could never be
persuaded to come back.
For timo people continued to
come to tho Gawslobys' to 500 the
trained turkey, but all Mrs. Cav
globy could do was to point at 1t
from the kitchen door as it walked
about tho yard, now and then look
ing apprehensively toward tho kitch-
On. There was some interest in the
bird at first, even though it had stop
ped dusting-some, indeed, because
of it-but all this soon ceased, and
| people stopped coming, and then
Mrs. Gawgleby's lifo settled down
once moro into its customary quiet
monotony. New York Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
The Rothscf,ilds Of Japan.

At the summit of Japanese CON-
mercial fame there is perhaps no
firm which stands out more promi.
nently than the house of Mitsui &
Co. The members of this house have
been named not inappopriately the
"Rothschilds of Japan. As regards
family cohesion and method, histor.
ical continuity and remoteness, great
financial ability and acumen and ex-
tensive wealth and credit, the house
of Mitsui & Co. has celebrity in the
far east suggestive of that enjoyed
by the house of Rothschild in Eu.
rope.-London Correspondent
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

State of Lo,,isiana-Parish Of Kapides-
Justices Court.
GEO A. STAPLES
vs.. Alexandria Ward.
F. RoHpE & Co. \
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
u writ of teri facias issued by A. B.
Racial, Justice of the Peace of the Alex
audria Ward, Rapitles P,rish, La, in ia.
vor of Geo. A. Staples and against F.
Rohde & Co., aud to ne directed, com
handing and authorizing me to specially
seize and sell the hereinafter described
property to satisfy said writ, will, at II
o'clock H., on
SATURDAY, the Sch day Of JUNE, A. D.
1895,
at the office of the said Justice of the
Peace. in the Town of Alexauilria, Parish
aforesaid, offer for sale at public auction,
the following movable property, to-wit
One Grey Horse,
One Single Buggy,
One Set Double Harness.
Terms of Salc-Cash, subject to- ap-
praisement. NJ. w. BAILLIO,
Constable Alexandria Ward, Rapitles Pa
IRISH. La.
May %, 1895 ids
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
Poor Economy.

Wife-If it is SO necessary that we
should economic, why don't you
shave yourself instead Of paying a
barber to do it?
Husband-That shows all you wo-
men know about profit and loss &C
counts. Why, a little piece of court
plaster no bigger than the end of my
chin costs 10 cents.-New York
Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
HENRY GRADY AND THE TRAMP.
Tho Famous Editor Had Not Forgotten
His Old Friend.

His Old Friend.
Henry w. Grady, whose pen gave
the south new thoughts and whose
silvery eloquence awakened a
spirit of brotherhood in the north,
carried the sunshine Of his philoso-
ply into his everyday life. He was
beloved in Atlanta as no man there
had ever been. Especially was he
the ideal of the poor and humble.
Mr. Grady always sympathized with
man that was broke-ho had been
that way himself, several times. His
charity usually Kept his pockets
empty.
One afternoon typo of printer,
common enough in tho southern
country few years ago, but since
tho advent of type'ctting machines
seldom seen anywhere, went into
The Constitution Office Oh pan
handling tour. Some of tho report
ers and editors contributed to his re-
lief fund, bat most Of them didn' t..
Finally Mr.. Tourist reached Mr.,
Grady's desk.
Don't let mo interrupt you, Mr..
Grady. just dropped i'll to SEQ you,
colaborers and yourself and collect
a few bits" he said.
II am very busy today, and really
l haven't q SOU, replied Grady, his
big, open face beaming with kind
ness on his visitor.
Sorry, very" said tho tramp. 81
will SEQ you lator."
He did.
In half an hour tho man came
back. This timo lie won't directly tc
Mr.. Grady's desk and laid upon it 4
full longth "dupe" sheet, upon which
the following was printed in four line
plea characters:
Henry ". Grady
To Sum Robinson, br.
To express charges on paper. ..............see.7'
USED to work for you, said Mr.
Robinson, as he placed his long, un
washed right index finger on the
"dupe' sheet and fondly disturbed
his auburn whiskers with his left
hand, which was innocent of water
Reckon you disremember Sam Rob
inson, chg"
/ Robinson had changed a grea
deal. Corn whisky had planted nu
mcrous crows feet near his eyes an(
rather demoralized him generally
but his namo, manner and poculia
drawl had not changed, and Grad,
instantly recognized them when they
were associated together. Grady re
me,nbered, too, that Robinson hat
lent him $2.75 to get his paper out O
the express office years before.
Thought IL was you all the time
Sam!' exclaimed Grady, jumping
up. "sbakc! How arc yen anyway
Merely so so, replied Mr.. Robin
son, land devilish thirsty"
Lets havo something. Well &c
the 50. rs at the counting room as VI
go out"
And the great southern journals
and Sam Robinson, the tramp, wen
out together.
A few days later ! met Robinson
He looked like another man. He wa
about Mr.. Grady'b size, and tn
clothes he wore looked very mucl
like Mr.. Grady's!-Dotroit Ere
Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
CUT orr His GIG TOE.
An Old Negro Mlstsok Ills Too For 4 Tar.
tics Head,

tics Head.
Yesterday q reporter sat on tho
wharf Of Gretna in search OF news
The littlo place had afforded no f,cws
on tho day. and it looked as if his
trip woukl not amount to much.
Just then IN old negro man cams
limpiug down the wharf. Tho re-.
porter thought that perhaps the oil
man had been in a scrap" and hail
been worstod, and he thought that
he would get something that the po-
lice had failed to got. The old man
came limping along and sat down.
at tho sanlo tilno pulling out q big
bandanna handkerchief and wiping
tho pcrspiration OFF his wrinkled
faco.
Coed morning, uncle" said tho
reporter. You look as though you
had been in fight.
"Mornin, boss No, sir, I amt
been III I'D fight in over 20 years. y
whats the matter with your
leg? ! noticed a limp in your walk. "
dat was not did by fight Come
over here, an I'll tell you how /
camo to have dis limp, an why all
de people i'll Grotna call mo Turkle.
About six or seven years ago was
ono Of dc bcs' ditchers in dis part Of
do country. had er reputation dat
was hard to boat. used to 60 over
all do parishes ditchin for lie plant
ers, an in every mail used to git
lettors akin mo to como do solue
ditchin. We'll, dat ain t do story.
"One day q nun hvin in dis town
bout t'rco hundred yards from hero
como to my house bout t REQ o'clock
in dc mornin an axc1 mo if l could
ditch for him DAT day. Nu said dat
he had q good deal to do au wanted
to get done wild it as SOON as posi-
Bile. told him Id DO dere OH timn,
an l was. Well, won't to work
early dat lnornin. TN bout 10 o'clock
l was purity cold an tired. lsat down
awhile on do bank of do ditch an
was Resin. My feet hung in do wa.
ter bccarso it was colder ON dc bank
dan do water was. l set dare bout
Is minutes when Hooks in de water
an sec something stickin his head
out like q turklo. Jes' as soon as I
SEQ dat turklo's head I wanted him
bad. You know dare amt many
meats dat can beat turkle. De head
lodged back under dc water, IN I
got my spade an waited till he
stuck up his head origin. I didn't
have to wait long, an I looked, an up
| jumped dc head. raised my spade
sorter carefulliko so I wouldn't scare
him away. kept raisin my spade.
an den all Of q sudden | brung it
down right on dc head Of dat turklo.
fclt IL kind of pain when it struck.
but / didn't pay much 'tention to
dat run my hand in do water to
get my turkle, an whit you reckon
l brought up? Well, you would
never guess, but it was my big toe.
had cut it clean of at the joint.
II guess you tink am lyin, don't
you? Well, if you don't bolioye mo,
you can az anybody in Gretna, n,
dey will toll you do same thir.
OATS how came to got div / Z
VOL, daro comes de ferry. -
mornin, boss.
"Goodby, uncle" and tho old mani
went 1imping away.-Atlanta Con-
stltution.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
The Teeth.

Tho teeth are the only bones of
the body not protected by the perios-
teum. The latter is a sensitive men,
brane, and if the teeth were covered
by it every time they touched hard
substance most exquisite pain would
be- occasioned.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
WILBUR r. SMITH, Lexington, KY
SHERIFFS SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parisll of R;lpides-
Tenth Judicial District
Court.

HOOKER, KNIGHT SHOE Coz
VS.. No. 1873.
MORRIS EPSTEIN.
AND
METROPOLITAN NATIONAL
BANK, OF KANSAS CITY,
VS.. No. 1874
MORRIS EPSTEIN.
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID two writs of Fierl Facias, issued
from the Honorable the 10Th Judicial
District Court, in the above entitled and
numbered suits, aud to me directed as
Sheriff of the parish of Rapides, La
commanding and authorizing me to SEIZE
and sell the property, rights and credits OF
Morris Epstein. and specially the prop
erty attached in the above entitled and
numbered suits. have seized the herein
after described property, belonging tt
Defendant, and will offer for sale ut pub
lie auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the Store House of A p. Williams
corner of Third aud Johnston streets, AL
exandria, La, commencing at ii a. III. or
SATURDAY, JUNE lsr 1895,
and continuing on each succeeding day
Sundays excepted until said sale is com
pleted, the following described property
to-wit:
Stock of Merchandise, consisting OF
Hats, Shoes, Clothing, Notions &c.
Terms of Sale Cash, subject to ap
praise,uent. d. T. STAFFORD,
Sheriff Parish of Rapides, La.
May Is, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
Well Planted.

The beadle in a rural district In
Perthshire had become too feeble to
perform his duties as minister's man
and gravedigger, and had to get an
assistant. The two did not agree
we'll, but after a few months Sandy
(the beadle) died, and Tammas had
to perform the last service for his
late partner. The minister strolled
up to Tammas while he was giving
the finishing touches to the grave,
and casually remarked: Have you
put Sandy weel down, Tammas?" II
hev that, SIR" said Tammas, very
decidedly. Sandy may get up, but
he'll be among the hindmost San
Francisco Argonaut.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

By how much unexpected, by so
much we must awake and endeavor
for defense, for courage mounteth
with occasion. -Shakespeare.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

Madagascar was so named by the
early explorers from the Malagasyr
or Malays, who inhabited it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
Tho New Woman,

He-Do you really think kissing is
wicked?
She-1t is worse than wicked. II
is nitary.-1ndianapolis Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
RAILROAD TIME. TABLE

TEXAS AND PACIFIC
For Marshall
Leaves Alexandria. .4:38 p. nj
For New Orleans:
Leaves Alexandria. .1O3S a. m
Arrives in New Orleans. ...... ZOO p. m
Leaves New Orleans ......... 500 a. IN
MORGAN'S LOUISIANA AND TEXAS:
Leaves Alexandria ...........9 :O5 n. III
Arrives at Alexandria ......... 7:45 p. m
~ First-cl fare from Alexandria to
New Orleans by either of above named
roads costs $685..
HOUSTON, CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND
NORTHERN:
SOUTH.
No. 22l-Arrives ..............ll:Oo p. N
NORTH.
No. 222-Leayes. 4:l5 q. III
KANSAS CITY, WATKINS AND GULF
Passenger No l.
Arrives at Alexandria. 1915 nj
Freight No 3
Arrives ut Acknowledgements. 500 HI,
Passenger No 2
Leaves Alexandria. ............ll:45 M
Freight No A.
Leaves Alexandria ........... $3.50 a. m.
Nos 3. and carry passengers. All
trains daily, except Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

Glycerin was discovered by Scheele
in 1889. He considered it the sooth-
ing principle of every kind of oil.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05

Pecos river, Texas, was so named
by the Spaniards from it's appear
ance, pecos meaning "freckled. :"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
WILBUR r. SMITH. PRESIDENT.
LEXINGTON. KY.


Exposition for BOOK. ksepinE etc: u..
the past year. from 20 states.
Business Course consists Of bookkeeping,
Bushes. Arilhmetic. Premiership, Commercial
Manufacturing, Lectures, Business Practice
eo.s " Ta including
Tuition; Stationery and Board in nice family,
Shorthand, Typewriting and Telegraphy
are specialized; have special teachers and
rooms. and can be taken alone or with the Bust
Special department. for ladies.
S!taatiSns..The demand DO Tor our graduates IN
TSe F.ineig.. Of the s.nklnk depart;
Vice President OF bank for number OF years,
and refers TO nearly 100 former pupils now holding
Cashiers, Book-keepers, etc. nine in Lexington
banks.
rss Sc s sna
netiealy, and IS good English scholar endorsed
neys. Judges and 3 score Of other leading attor'
Of hs city who 81 NE
p.rfsssnt Of "a. to,ieEe was ior a humber Of
years an operator. principal clerk; agent etc, for
d ss By the leading ocels ros
Book: kseping: Business. Arithmetic; Penman'
81
This College 10 Establlshea and relies on its
clear record OF over quarter OF century, ~ -.
sponsitts and eracty as represented: and endorsed
by its thousands Of former pupite for h0nest ana
conscientious tCork, and who influence annually
hundreds OF their relations and friends TO attend.
No Buaiuess College in Amerira can refer
to more distinguished and successful graduates
than this College. Our catalogues have letters Of
endOrsement by representatives Of One Hundred
Officials, including Lieutenant. Governor, Con:
gresham, Attorney General, Judges. Members OF
Legislatures, etc. /; also One Hundred Bank EN-
plOyes. One hundred former students holding
the highest and most lucrative positions In this
city.
The Kentncky Uniyersity Diploma, under
seal, Is awarded the graduates OF this College.
Keaencky University is the outgrowth OF
the Transylvania University, founded over 100
years ago. Assets over 100000.
Literary Coar.e Free. Students Of this Col
lege have the privilege OF receiving instruction in
the Literary Department OF Kentucky University
for the remainder Of the session in which they
graduate, free Of charge.
Lexington. KY. the location OF Prof. smth'a
College, IL noted for its healthfulness and fine
climate: has Is churches and II banks. Access
ible by its many railroads.
No vacation. Enter now. Graduates success.
full. For circulars address its President,
WILBUR r. SMITH, Lexington, Ky.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-06-05
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

State of Lo,,isiana-Parsh Of Kapides-
Justices Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-11
INDIGNATION MEETING
In FaneuiI Hall, Denounces the Fourth Of July
Riot at East Boston

Boston, July 10.-A rousing meetin 9
was held in Faneuil hall, tonight, to give
expression to the Indignation felt by all
American citizens at the disgraceful riot
ing that took place in East Boston. the
Fourth of July, on the occasion of the A.
2. A. or Little Red Scholhouse" parade
The hall was packed with people, hun
dreds being unable to gain admittance
Some of the speeches were of a fiery
character, but there was no sign of dis
order. This was undoubtedly due to the
presence of 1875 policemen in the hall, and
nearly 200 around it,
Rev. j. W. Hamilton of East Boston,
presided. In introducing the speechmak-
ing he advocated moderation Trooper
Andrews of the Roxbury Horse Guards
was introduced and received with great
cheering, as the person who rushed to the
assistance of the ladies and gentlemen
whose carriage was attacked by the mob
during the parade.
The speakers were: Rev. Justin ID.
Fulton, Rev. A. r. Hudson, Weymouth,
Rev. A. H. Plumb General T. j. Morgan,
ox-commissioner of Indian affairs, Lieut.
Chas. A. Foster of the schoolship Enter
prise, Rev. J. Quincy Adams Henry of
Chicago.
Some of the speakers blamed the police
and carnival parade committee for the
affair, but the majority laid the blame
upon the Catholic church for the spirit of
intolerance it inculcates in its followers
Some were very violent in their attacks.
Many patriotic songs were sung, includ-
ing THE Little Red Schoolhousc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-11
NEW CUBAN PRESIDENT.
Indications That Lawyer Thomas Palma Will
Be Unanimously Elected.

New York, July 10.-A national Presi-
Dental election was held all over the
United States, today, and also in Mexico.
Jamaica and South America. Last night,
political clubs composing the international
party of Cuban revolutionists met in the
various cities of these countries and every
one elected delegate to the electoral col
lege which will decide who is to be Presi-
dent OF the provisional government of
Cuba to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late President, Jose Marti.
Delegates of the electoral college will
not meet together but will send attested
ballots to the Office OF the treasurer of the
party in every one OF the countries named
Then the international delegates will
count the ballots and declare the election
OF the successful candidate.
The treasurer of tho party In the United
States is Benjamin J. Guerra The head
quarters in this city was absorbed, today,
in the occupation of receiving election re-
turns. MIR. Guerra said that the indica-
lions were that Thomas Palma would be
unanimously elected President.
Mr.. Palma is lawyer and has been
identified with the cause of Cuban In
dependence for many years. The Cubans
believe that under his leadership Cuba
would soon have a republican govern
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-11
STATE LIQUOR AGENCY
Now Located at Portland, Much to
That City's Surprise.
Been There Since Friday-Now Doing Business
Under New Law.

Portland, July 10. - The Advertiser
says: 1t will be surprise to great
number of the citizens of Portland to
learn that the State liquor agency has
been located In this city since last Friday.
but 30 quietly was the transfer made that
bat few people were In the secret.
The agency came here last Friday. and
since then it has been under the charge OF
p, NJ. Ridlon of Bucksport, who has been
State Agent Z. L. Gilmores able assist.
ant.
Since Mr.. Gilmore has been agent the
agency has been located in Bucksport,
but 1t was deemed advisable recently to
move the headquarters to this city.
Mr.. Gilmore visited Portland recently
and look cd about for place to move into.
He finally decided upon No. 36 Union
street. No. 30 is a fine brick building,
and the rooms selected for the agency are
admirably adapted to the work to be per-
formed
In the absence OF Mr.. Gilmore Mr. Rid
Ion did not care to say much about the
cause for the change, merely stating that
Portland was more convenient shipping
point, and that the change had been con-
temp'ated for quite a long time.
Under the new statute requiring the
liquors purchased by the State agent to be
shipped to the commissioner storehouse
or place OF business for analysis before
distribution to the city and town agencies,
the location Of the agency at some con-
venient point for distribution will very
much lessen the cost of transportation.
At the last session Of the Governor and
Council, the removal Of the agents place
OF business from BIcksport to Portland
was approved; and the liquor commits
sioner has procured a storehouse and Office
on Union street All shipments to the
city and town agencies hereafter will be
made from there after analysis