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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

There is one medicine which
every family should be provided
with. We refer to Cl,amberlaiu's
Pain Balm. When it is kept at
hand the severe pain of a burn Or
scald may DO promptly relieved
and the sore healed in much less
time than when medicine has to
be sent for. A sprain may he
pormptly treated before inf1amma.
ton sets in, which insures a cure
III about one third the time other
wise required. Cuts and bruises
should receive Immediate atten.
ton, before the parts become swol-
len, and when Chamberlail,s Pain
Balm is applied it will heal them
without leaving il scar. A sore
throat may be cnred i'll one night.
A piece of flannel dampeued with
this linnment and bound on over
the seat of pain, will cure lame
back or pain i'll the side or chest i'll
twenty.four hours. 1t is the most
valuable, however, for rheumatism.
Persons afflicted with this disease
will be delighted with the prompt
relief FROM pain which it affords,
and it can be depended upou to ct.
feet u complete cure. For sale ut
the Phoenix Drug Store, E. j. Sui
llyan. proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NATcH1TocHEs, La,
Snnfnyphor o. ISQS Z

LARD OFFICE AT NArcH1TocHEs, LA.,l
September 81, 1895.
Notice is hereby given chat the follow
iug-named settler has filed notice of her
intention to make final proof in support
of her claim, and that said proof will be
made before Clerk Of District Court at
Alexandria, La, on November Z, 1885,
viz: H. e. No. $3.50, Julia NJ. Smith, for
the S.. ] Of N. w. t and W. ! Of N. e. t
Sec. Is, L. 4 N. r. 4 w. La. Mer.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon aud
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Samuel A. Hoyt, J. f. Collins, James
Owens, ST., Of Hemphill P. o.. La, Fred
erick N. Holt, of P~ineville, La.
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof, or
who knows Of any substantial reason,
under the law and the regulations of the
Interior Department, why snch proof
should not BIZ allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cr~oss.exa,Dine the witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in
rebuttal Of that s1bmltted by claimant.
EDw'D PHILLIPS,
Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
For Representative.

The announcement of Mr.. T.
Spence Smith az u candidate for
Representative in the Legislature,
subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic party, will be found in its
proper place in this issue of the
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT.
Boru in Maryland, ii member of
a prominent and influential family
Of that State, he came to Rapides
parish when quite q yonng man
and has ever since resided here.
He has been during that time and
is still engaged in planting and is
fully identified with the agricultu
raj interests.
He Was Sergeant-At-Arm
of the Senate in the last
General Assembly and is now
and has been for a number of years
one of the School Directors Of this
parish. He assures MS, that he is
unpledged to the support of any
man and if elected, will enter the
House free and pntrammeled.
lie has always been a true aud
consistent Democrat and is an un.
compromising advocate Of the free,
independent and unlimited coin.
age Of silver.
He possesses in an eminent de.
gree all the qualifications necessa
~ to constitute d capable and eff
clent Representative and if chosen
to this position, will reflect credit
upon himself and honor upon his
constituents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
The following transfers of real es
tate have been registered in tht
Recorders Office during the pas
week:
Jessie e. Collins and Jos. S
Kingrey to Spring Greek Metho
dist church, land at Rapides CAM
Ground. Price, $500.
Mat Syney aud Henry Carr tc
William l.. Duncan, II acres Of
ground froutiug on Bayou Latan.
nier. Price paid, 1916.
Lena Land aud Lumber Compa.
ny, limited to Felix Miles and JAS.
Tighnor, So Is 100 acres land in
Sec. "a, L. 8 N, Il. 1 w. Price
$105. SO.
Mrs. Sallle Wall to J. Benia.
min Wall and Samuel p. Wall, 324
and 5O-1OO acres in Sec. %; 365
acres in Sec. II; 4O4 acres in Sec.
Z; 40 acres i'll Sec. s, all in T. l s.,
Il. l W. Price, $500.
Willie Y. Liuzay to Absolem P.
Roberts, land and improvements
theron, Oh Bayou Latannier,, bound
ed above by lands Of A. z. Roberts,
below by estate Of Michael Welsh.
Price, $500.
Dan e.. Petty to Jos. A. Bent
ley aud Ed w. Zimmerman, three
fourths interest in and to 90 acres
OF the Corinne plantation, also Is
and 7l.10O acres Of Land acquired
from Mrs. Anna Il. Boyce, and i'm.
provements thereon. Price 81, 800
Jos. Foster to Michael Flynn,
lot Is, square 9, i'll WEIGH AID
dition. Price, SI15.
Il. &. Maddox, Parish Treasurer,
to VIM. j. Hathurn, all fractional
section 16, containing 3GG 4 100
acres. Price $6l2.2l cash.
VIM. j. Hathorn to Il. NJ. G.
Duncan, l6O acres of land in frac.
tlonal section IL. Price, S267.2O
cash.
Vim. j. Ha.horn to Jas. Newton,
46 64.l0O acres land in fractional
section Is. Price, $77.SS cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
Shakers have made a dis.

The Shakers have made a dis
covery which is destined to accom-
plish much good. Realizing that
three'fourths Of all orr sufferings
arise from stomach troubles, that
the country is literally filled with
people who cannot eat aud digest
food, without subsequently suffer
ing pain and distress, and that
many are starving, wasting to
mere skeletons, because their food
does them no good, they have de-
voted much study and thought to
the subject, and the result is this
discovery, Of their Digestive Cor
dial.
A little book can be obtained
from your druggist that will point
out the way Of relief at once. An
investigation will cost nothing and
will result in much good.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
When a merchant has a goo.

When a merchant has a good
honest article to sell, he likes crit.
ical customers, particular people,
for whom only the best is good
enough. That's the way we feel.
The BUCkSkIN BREECHES are
So good, SO strong at every point,
that We like to sell them to people
who appreciate = good pair OF
pants. We make these pants.
with the idea of pleasing the most
particular buyers, then we please
every body. We guarantee the fit
and stitching.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Mr.. j. K. Fowler, ~secretar,
and treasurer of the Cerinne Mill,
Canal and Stock Co., of Corinne,
Utah, in speaking of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy says: 81
consider it the best in the market.
l have used many kinds but find
Chamberlain's the most prompt
and effectual in giving relief, and
now keep no other in my home"
When troubled with a cough or
cold give this remedy a trial and
we assure you that you will
he more than pleased with the re.
suit. For sale 10y Pbenix Drug
Store, Z. j. Sullivan, Proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derango the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should neyer be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
HALLS Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +.
j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system In buying HalPs
Catarrh Cure be sure and get the gem
uioe. 1t is taken internally and is made
in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney 81 Co.
Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists,
price 7Jc. per bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
NOTES.

Mr.. Robert Hathorn was in
town Saturday.
Col. Fl. A Boyce, of Boyce,
was III town last week.
- Messrs. T. j. Ketchum and J.
D. Kitterlin, of Grant Parish, were
in town Friday.
Mr.. Simon We'll, of We'll P. O.
gave US an appreciated call last
week.
Mr." Tfos. ~s,C.HWheadon, of
Mooreland. WAS q visitor to Alex.
andria, several days ago.
Mrs. e. Schmaliuski left for
Hot Springs, Ark last week. to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Dave
Schwartz.
Mr.. Chas. A. Ormsby, repre-
senting the American Type Found
ers Co., Of st. Louis, gave the
DEMOCRAT 4 business call last
Friday.
MAJOR R. Q. Taylor, superin.
tendent Of the National Cemetery
at Pineville, returned home last
week from a visit to relatives in
Tennessee.
We regret.tos..learn that Mr..
john W. Prescott is quite i'll, but
hope, ere another issue, to be able
to chronicle his complete restora,
tion to his accustomed health.
Mr.. F. NJ. WEIGH, a former
resident of Alexandria, but rum
engaged in railroad construction
in Avoyelles, Was in the city on
Saturday last.
Mr.. B. H. Lyons, of Forest
Hill, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Representative,
was in town last week, exchanging
s%alntations with his legion OF
friends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
G. F. CROCKETT,
Ticket Agent.

TAKE YOUR CHoICE.-The Lou
IsIANA DEMOCRAT and Thrice
a-Week World, one year for $3.50.
The LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT aud
Detroit Free Press one year for
$3.50. The LOUISIANA DEMO.
oRAT and Louisville Courier. Journal
one year for SLIGO. The LOUISA
Ma DEMOCRAT and Semi. Weekly
IS Leafs Republic for SLIGO. The
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT and Home
and Farm one year for sI.10. Tue
above are splendid combinations,
any one of them being worth ten
times the price of subscription.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-The fol
lowing Marriage Licenses have
been issued by the Clerk of the
Court during the past week:
Whltes.-J. B. Nixon and Miss
Matte Cruikslank.
Colored.-Bryan Boston and
Frances Hyams ; Geo. White aud
Nicey Hester; Samuel Buckner
and Annie Calhoun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
down in the southwes.

-"While down in the southwest,
ern part of the state some time
ago." says Mr.. W. Chalmers, edi.
tor of the Chico (Cal.) Enterprise,
81 had an attack of dysentery.
Having heard of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
sdy | bought bottle. A couple
of doses Of it completely cured me.
Now | am a champion of that rem.
edy for all stomach and bowel com
plants" For sale by Phoenix
Drug Store, E. j. Sullivan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

CHEAP RATES TO DALLAS
For the National General Mission.
airy Convention, Oct. 18th to 25th,
and Texas State Fair and Dallas
Exposition, Oct. 18th to Nov. 3rd,
the Texas & Pacific Railway Co.,
will, for the above occasions, sell
tickets from Alexandria at rate of
one fare for the roand trip. Tick.
cts to be sold Oct. 10th to 30th,
inclusive, good to return until
Nov. 9th.
G. F. CROCKETT,
Ticket Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
For Sheriff.

Elsewhere in this issue appears
the announcement of Genera
George O.. Watts as a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Rapides
parish, subject to nomination by
The Democratic primary to be held
on the 10Th Of December.
A native of Kentucky aud q
graduate of the West Point Militia.
ry Academy, he served the Confed.
eracy throughout the civil wal
with patriotic heroism and distin.
guished gallantry. At the close
OF hostiIities, he cast his fortune
with the people Of Rapides parish,
where he has ever since resided,
where he was married, where his
children were born and reared to
years of manhood and womanhoOd
and where all OF his interests are
concentrated.
AS Clerk of Court of Rapides
parish for twelve years, the duties
of which he discharged to the en-.
tire satisfaction of the people, at
torneys and litigants, he is too
well and ~favorably known to re.
quire any special commentator
from Us.
Philanthropic by nature, he is a
friend of humanity@in general and
his record, officially and personal
ly, shows that no deserving appli.
cant ever applied to him in vain.
Should George 0. Watts be hon
ored with the Democratic nomina.
zion on the 10Th of December, he
will carry aloft the banner of De-
mocracy to victory and will so dis.
charge the responsible duties of
the Sherli1's and Tax Collectors
Office, as to merit and receive the
appreciation Of the people, indiyid-
ually and collectively, at the expi.
ration Of his term OF Office, as will
be seen by reference to his an-
nouncement, he will lie content
with one term aud will not seek a
rejection.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

"A confagration supposed to
have been Of incendiary origin,
swept over Algicrs Sunday, de-
stroying two hundred and fifty
houses and rendering homeless
about 1900 people. The damage
is estimated at 100000. The sup
posed fire fend has been arrested.
but it is likely the evidence will be
insufficient to convict him, except
in the Court of Judge Lynch.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
FLOWERTUN SUGAR

| AS SN M a ~ IL IL i
BURNED The Flowerton Sugar
Mill, belonging to the Flower
Bros, \ few miles from Alexand
ria, was entirely destroyed by fire
last Tuesday morning a week ago.
A negro woman was smoking a
pipe and let a coal Of fire fall upon
her'bed, which ignited it and burn.
cd the cabin, The flames were
soon communicated to the sugar
house and as it was very dry, con-
suued it rapidly, before any effect
ual attempt could be made to ex.
,inguish them. The sugar house
is a total loss, as there was no ill.,
surance upon it. Its value was
about Sl5. 600. Several thousand
dollars worth of hay, agricultural
implements ETC., which we're stored
in the mill, were also burned. 1t
is but little more than year, since
the residence Of Mr.. W. P. Flower,
reputed to be the finest in the
Parish, WAS also reduced to ashes.
The Flower Bros. are esteemed
and en%terprising citizens, who
have the sympathy of the entire
community in the heavy losses
which they have sustained.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
Editor Louisiana Democrat:

Dear Sir:-Some Of my politica
enemies, III an attempt to weake,
me with the people Of my parish
III my candidacy for the State Sen
ate, have seen fit to circulate til,
report that / am opposed to thu
free and unlimited coinage Of sill
yer with gold at the ratio of 16 t.
l, independent Of any other nation
Now Mr.. Editor, newspaper con
t%roversies are not my forte, and
make it a point always to avoid
them, but when this charge il
made against me in the face of my
position on this question, I deem
it my duty to deuounce it as u ma
~liciuus talsehoou.
am member of the Silver
League Of Alexandria, aad was
temporary Chairman Of the meet.
ing that organized it. | have in
every speech that l have made
since the campaign opened, declar-
ed myself the friend Of silver, and
at the meeting Of the Executive
Committee Oh the l4th inst, when
a resolution was offered taking the
sense Of the committee on this
question, | voted in favor Of said
resolution.
| desire, also, Mr.. Editor, to
state that [ deny that | am pledg-
ed to any man or wearing any
mains collar. l admit that my
preference for the United States
Senate is Hon. N. e.. Blanchard.
He Is, III my opiuiol, the strong
est man in 1aVor of silver that the
silver people can bring forward.
Lis long experience aud the cs.
tenn in which he is held by the
public men Of the nation, will give
him u prominence ana IL position
III the National Councils that could
not be enjoyed by one who has
not had his experience.
He has been a consistent silver
man fer more than fourteen years.
lie is perfectly conversant with the
subject and by every vote of his in
Congress, has proved his loyalty.
lie is no recent c0nrert TO the silver
cause and last, but not least, he is a
true, genuine, open and untinching
Democrat.
Mir. Editor, l would be pleased
if soma OF the opponents of Mr..
Blanchard would suggest the name
of another, who would be better TT
ted and more competent to repre-
sent the silver cause and the peo-
pie OF Louisiana than he.
1t is my desire to reflect by my
vote, the wishes of my people, if l
should be hOnored by them, aud if
The opponents OF Mr.. Blanchard
will snow me in any fair way chat
their candidate is the choice Of the
people Of this parish, in preference
to Mr.. Blanchard, | will be- gov
erued accordingly.
Very Respectfully,
JNO. Z. RYAN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

1t strikes us as the acme OF
supreme folly for a newspaper
which has been continually and
systematically abusing, denoun-
cling and vilifying our Democratic
National and State AdmiDistra-
tons, to use superserviceable zeal
in hunting up a Democratic CUB.
e%rnatorial nominee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

New Currants, Olives in kegs,
New Shaker Preserves, Raspberry
and Strawberry by the pound, DEL
ly by the pound, Apple Butter,
Moutard de Paris, Swiss cheese or
any other at Moses kosenthai's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

PUBLIC BUILDING.-Work on
the public building is progressing
at a satisfactory pace. We are
advised Of its probable completion
by the lst of March next.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

JURY DRAWN.-The Jury Com
missioners met at the Clerks Office
Saturday and drew the jury to
serve at the November term Of
Court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

The "anybody to beat Foster"
crowd met yesterday and the State
Central Committee will meet to.
morrow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

-Meerschanm Pipes. imported
Pipes or any pipe to suit smokers.
Cigars of all descriptions ut Moses
R0seRthaIs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
FOR SALE.

A VERY DESIRABLE PLANTATION
of 400 acres, three miles west of
Alexandria, on Bayou Rarides, above
overflow aud not in Levee district. For
forms, spply to R. G. MADDOX,
July 17-3m. Alexandria, La,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

The Royal Reception 1Sc Cigar
is all Cuban Hand and imported
tobacco. TO try them is to like
them, at J. Calleghan's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

The "outs" want a "ring
smasher" and. they imagine they
have found it in the person of AS
sociate Justice Samuel d. McEn.
ery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Caviar, Russian Sardell, Hol-
land Herring, Imported Plum
Pudding, Sauer Kraut and Fancy
Candies at Moses Rosenfhars.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

New Buck wheat, Shumaker
Dat meal, Flake hominy. Green
Peas, Barley and Split Peas at
Moses RosenthaPs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Royal Reception Cigars in the
lead that's what ConnmScurs say.
Ask your dealer for them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
C%OySTABLE'y SALE.

Justice Court.
GEORGE Y. KELso
vs. 3Alexandris. Ward.
PETER MosELEY.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
u writ of teri facias issued by w. w.
Wilmington, Justice of the Peace, Alex
andria Ward, Rapides Parish, La, in tho
above entitled suit, and to me directed,
commanding and authorizing me 10 seize
and sell the hereinafter described prop
erty to satisfy said writ, ! will, at IL
o'clock IA, on
SATURDAY, the ed day eff NOVEMBER,
1886,
in front OF the court house door, in the
town Of Alexandria, La, offer for sale at
public auction, to the last aud highest
bidder, tho following described property
to-wit:
One Bay Marc.
Terms Of Ssle-Cnsh, suhiect to ap-
praisemcnt. NJ. w. BAILLIO,
Constable Alexaudria Ward, Rapides Pa
IRISH, La.
Oct. l6, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Children all hate to take Cas-
tor Oil, bat not Laxol which is
palatable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Visit the Boston Store for
your Gents, Youths and Children's
clothing. Prices lower than ever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
BORN

To Mrs. Jno. w. Ball, of Pincville,
on Tuesday morning, Oct. 10Th
1895, Il SON..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Many prominent Physicians
highly recommend the Royal Re-
ception Cigar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

Visit the Boston Store for the
latest sty les of Dress Goods, Silks
and Trimmings.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

For u delightful smoke try the
Royal Reception Cigar. For sale
at j. Geiger's:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23
DEMOCRAT,


WIN. 81. Boyle sells the Cple
brated Royal Reception l0c Hav.
ana Cigar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

But give us GENIUS and AMBITION, and then an Energy that never
tires, a Mind that never wandcrs, an Eye that never sleeps and a Nerve
that never quiyers, and
We Will Ride Rough Shod Through the World.
New and advanced ideas are crowdlng out the old--Pluck instead of
Luck, Cash instead of credit, Braius instead of -Cheek-with Science
beating back and crashing into oblivion those long time merchants
with their tremendous podts. You "a save so per cent. by buying
YOU SAVE.
~>~z> Paper Pins 1 cent; Needles / ceut; Ball Thread / cent;
49, Dolls ! cent; % Marbles for 8 cents; Note Paper 3 cents
per qure; Good French Backing 2 cents per box; La.
dies and Chidren's Stockings, sold every where for 10 cents, our price
8 cents} Mems Socks 5 cents, worth 10 cents, White Wool Blankets
80 cents per paNJ Bed Comforts IS cents eachj Mens and Boys Gaps
20 cents3 Hats for Mem and Boys % cents, Hapdkerchiefs 5 cents; sha-
wing Soap . cents} Toilet Soap 3 cents, MEMS Jeans Pants 50 cents;
Mems Work Shirts 20 cents, Boys Work Shirts 1S cents; Mems Under
sh,,ts and Drawsrs 20 cents each; Fire Shovel 10 cents; Table steels IS
cents; Agate buttons q cents per gross; Ladies' Trilby Underskirts 20
cents; Umbrellas 80 cents; Towels 8 cents per pair; Mems Buckle
Flows Sl10 Ladies' Shoes 81 cents; Smyrna Rugs $l25 to Sc each;
Ladies' Wrappers 70 cents; Japanese Wood Tooth Picks, extra quality,
= baskets 5 cents; Ladies' Yelling 10 cents per yard; Ladies' Rubber
Cloaks 70 cents each3 Misses Rubber gloaks So ceuts; Hat Racks 10
centsj Shoe Brush 8 cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-10-23

At a regular meeting of the City
Council of Alexandria held on the
Eth day of October, 1895, the fol.
lowing ordinances were adopted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-23
Ocenn Steamers.

"Few people," says the Philadelphia
Record, "have any idea of the enormous
expense of keeping the big ocean grey
hounds in shipshapc. II costs the Inter
national Navigation company on an aver
age $40, 900 a month for repairs 10 the va
rious vessels. They are thoroughly over
hauled every month, and tho amount OF
small repairing necessary would asionish
even the old voyagcr. In the shops at Jcr-
scy City there is a duplicate of every hit of
machinery used In the makeup Of an ocean
liner, from enormous pieces of shafting
down To the smallest bolt. At the conclu-
sion OF each voyage tho company hires u
professional ratcatchor, who clears the
ship Of the little pests. He bats his traps
with tho core of head Of lettuce and
places RAJ IN each one. bis experience be-
ing tha. the others VIII thcn more readily
enter. On an average 90 rats are caught
In this manner after every voyage"