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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

ADHERE TO THE JUDICIAL
LAST. - Some of the i'll advised
and indiscreet friends of Judge j.
T. Watkins, of Minden, have rush
ed him into the political arena as
a candidate for Governor. We
have the highest respect aud un.
bounded admiration for Judge
Watkins as q learned and Impair
tlal dispenser of justice. ga bird
in the hand is worth two in The
bush," but his misguided friends
dO not seem to know vixen to "lel
we'll enough alone" lie occupies
an honorable aud lucrative posi-.
tion-with the eq uivalent salar,
of that of GOvernOr-and for aught
we know to the contrary, has 10
formidable competitor as a success
sOr to himself. While we enter
tain, as already intimatcd. the
most exalted opinion OF Judge
Watkins as an upright, learned
and impartial jurist, we hope that
he--rcmcmbering the ancient La
Tin maxim, "nc sutor ultra cycpidam"
will conclude to ''let well enough
alone" and adhere to the judicial
last. His injudicious advisers per.
suaded him to enter the COhgrcs.
siOnal tournament against Hon.
ii. w. Ogden, with the result that
he spent several hundred dollars
in the pursuit of this igais .tafuus,
always in sight, but receding still
further from contact as it was ap
preached. The result is IA matter
of public n0tOriety. Mr.. Ogden
occupies the seat in Congress and
Judge Watkins the Judicial posi-
lion which he was apparently
anxious to abdicate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
Free Pills.

Send your address to H. f. Bucklcn g.
Co., Chicago, aud get free sample box
OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits. These
pulls are easy i'll action and are particu-
larly effective in the cure of Constipation
aud Sick Headache, For Malaria aud
Liver troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deletcrious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly in
risorate the system. Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by Mrs, c. Geiger, Drn.
gist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

If the Democratic party is 10
survive the silver shock, it must
reject the heretical teachings OF
the false prophets, intent only on
the acquisition Of office and adhere
to the time honored principles and
cardinal doctrines of pure, genuine
and unadulterated Democracy, as
expOunded by the immor al found.
er, Thomas jefferson.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

An interesting little fight has
already been inaugurated by The
"outs' against the Gins" and the
free silver hobby horse will be rid
den by them for all it is worth, i'll
their patriotic efforts to expcl the
sins" from the official citadel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
An Infamous SANDER.

In the National Leader of the
Peoples Demands last week We
find the following:
We are becoming more and more
alarmed at the pcrsistency and
magnitude of this sound money
propaganda Of Wall street. We
fear our people are not sufficiently
awake to its dangerous powers.
AT the present time it has bought
up nearly all the Independent and
agricultural press, besides many
religious and at least one temper
ance paper.
This is one Of the most gratui
tous and infamous Islander We have
yet seen perpetrated by the rabid
free silver advocates. The relig-
ious press and the agricultural
press Of the country is always con
seryative and fair in discussing
political issues, and, because, they
do not swallow the free coinage
error, torsooth, they are to be
black guarded by the penny.a line
political scribblers and henchmen
Of the silver kings, who having no
reasons or arguments to offer, re.
sort to wholesale vituperation and
abuse in order to bolster up their
waning cause Colfax Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

A BIG SUIT.--Ex- Governor j.
Madison Wells haN instituted suit
against the United States before
the Court of Claims for S400, 900
alleged to be due by the govern
ment as the value of stock and
produce impressed by the Federal
army under Gen. Banks during
it's invasion of the Red River Val
ley. Mr.. j. q. Doughty, of Wash
ington city, special attorney O!
the department OF justice and OF
the Court of claims, was in Alex
andria last week taking testimony
in the case Oh the part of the gov.
eminent. 1t is not likely that the
Ex-Governor will encounter any
serious difficulty in establishing
his loyalty to the Union and if his
claim is not barred by the Statute
of limitations, he should be able
to recover the value Of the prop
erty actually taken from him and
converted to the use Of the army.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
CONSTADLE'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish Of Rapides-
Justices Court.
Mrs. M. L. MANNING
w,
JnIIN 1ArVgNN

Mrs. M. l.. MANNING
W..
JOHN JACKSON
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
ID writ Of fcri facias issued by A. d.
Rachal, Justice Of tho Peace OF the Alex
audria Ward, 'Rapides Parish, La, in ia
vor OF Mrs. Nj. l.. Manniug and against
John jackson, aud to me directed, ] will,
at II o'clock IN, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of JULY,
1925,
at the late residence Of the defendant, III
the Town of Alexandria, Paris, afore-
said, offer for sale at public auction, tho
following movable property, to-wit -
One Big Dalton Sewing Machine,
One four-pOst BedsGead,
Two Small Belsteads,
Ono Rocking Chair.
Terms of Salo-Cash, subject to up
praisemeut. NJ. w. RAILLIO,
Constable Alexaudria Ward, RApides Pa
IRISH, La.
June rs, 1S9J-ths.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
DE MOOR A 7.
WEEKLY.
AlOBLEY & Co., Projectors.
W. G.. MOBLEY, ..................E Editor

What has become OF ballot re
fOrmg Has it been eclipsed or
"snowed under" 10y the more prom
inent Issue of free silver?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

POLICE JURY.-yhe Police Jury
has been i'll session since Monday.
sitting DIS a Board of Reviewers, to
revise and equalize assessments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03

SCHOOL BOARD. - The School
Board will meet in regular session
next Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
A Free Silver League Organized.

friends of free silver, varionsly
estimated at from $50 to 200,
assembled at the Court house last
Saturday and organized free Sill
yer league.
Mr.. John G. Ryan was called to
the chair and briefly stated the
object of the meeting. Messrs. ID.
H. White, E. G. Hunter, Otis Col.
Inns, w. H. Roberts and W. Il.
Duncan were appointed a commit
tee on resolutions and permanent
organization. After the commit
tee had retired for deliberation,
Judge w. +. Blackman, in re.
Spouse to vociferous calls, enter
tanned the assembled free silver
ties for more than an hour, in his
usually impressive and eloquent
style, with the best presentation
that human ingenuity is capable
of giving to an untenable, illogical
and fallacious issue. The Judge
was evidently in sympathetic
touch with the sentiment Of his
audience, as was demonstrated by
frequent outbursts of applause,
which greeted his utterances. At
the expiration of the Judges adj
dress, the committee returned and
reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this organization
be known as the Bimetallic Lea
que of Rapides Parish that the
purposes of the organization is to
cooperate with the State Bimetal-
lie League and to secure the free
and Unlimited coinage Of silver at
IL to l, and independent action Oh
the part of the United States.
2. The officers of this League
shall be a President and one Vice
President for each ward, Secre-
tary and Treasurer, to be elected
by this meeting.
We recommend the following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, we believe that thor.
ough organization and unity Of ac-
ton among bi.metallists is neces.
sary to secure the free and unIimi.
ted coinage Of silver at the ratio
of lG to l with gold, and we be-.
lieye that true bimetallism is essen
tial to the prosperity Of our State
and of the United States, and We
believe that this question should
be made an issue III the election OF
members of our General Assembly
and Governor; and we believe that
thorough freedom and honesty OF
elections is necessary, that the
will Of the people Of Louisiana
may be expressed on this subject:
Be it resolved, That we favor
the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver at ratio of lG to l with
gold, by the United States, re.
gardless Of the action Of other ma
tons.
That we will view with alarm
and resentment any attempt that
may be made to influence our pc.
litical leaders or our people on this
question, by corruption or pa.
tronage.
That we favor the election to
the governorship AID to the legis-
lature only Of declared bimetal.
lists.
That we are in favor Of ballot
reform as proposed by the Ballot
Reform League Of this State, and
that we authorize the President OF
this meeting to appoint five dele
gates to the Ballot Reform Con.
vention, to be held in New Orleans
on July Goth proximo.
That we urge the organization
of bimetallic leagues in each ward
of Rapides Parish and request
each league to enroll it's member
ship and urge each voter to join.
H. H. WHITE,
w. L. DUNCAN,
w. II. ROBERT,
E. e. HUNTER,
Otis COLLINS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-03
OTIS COLLINS.

A permanent organization was
then effected by the election of
Mr.. Fl. Il. White, as President and
Mr.. E. IL. Mccormick, as Secrcts-
ry and Treasurer.
After listening to interesting
and instructive addresses from
Messrs. II. Fl. White, VIM. Polk
Jr., and E. q. Hunter, the League
adjourned subject to call OF the
President.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25

Fuller OF the United States supreme
court should lead tho commission. put
there are said TO be reasons why u
would be inexpedient for the chief jus-
lice TO relinaulsh. even for short time,
his position on the supreme court
bench. II has not been determined Set.
and Mr.. Fuller may not be called on to
FORM one OF tho commission. Mr.. y. j.
Phelps, II is believed. has already been
offered q place on the commission, M
II he has not accepted. II 10 thought he
will surely do 40.
The fact that Mr.. Justice Harlan or
the supreme court served in the beh-
ring sea commission has naturally
brought forward his name In connec.
tion with the Venezuelan qucation. but
there are good reasons 10 believe that
his name has been passed over. me
name OF ex-senator George II. Ed
munds Of Vermont has been considered
but whether he would accept ~ by no
means certain. nor can II BIO stated
positively that tho president IL fully
satisfied as to the expediency OF his
appointment.
Many other names have been eug-
gested and are now under considers
tion. owing 10 the adjournment OF the
senate until Friday and tho house I'M
iii Thursday. no announcement OF the
commission II likely TO be made until
late in the week.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Message from Brazilian Chamber OF
Deputics-Rcsoiutio

Washington, Dec. 24.-when the
house met today the attendance was
small. MIR. Cooper (Dem,, Fla) secured
unanimous consent for the passing OF
a bill making Palm Beach. Fla, port
of entry and delivery.
Mr.. Turner Dem, Ga.) called atten-
tion to the resolution introduced by
Delegate Flynn OF oklahoma. calling
upon the secretary OF the interior for
an explanation OF the alleged delays
In the opening OF the Wichita reserva-
ton. There had been, he said, no re-
ply on the Democratic side at the time
OF the structure of Secretary Smiths
course. Since then the secretary had
written an elaborate reply to what Mr..
Flynn asked, and he wanted It printed
IN the record. Mr.. Baker Qlep,, n. h
objected.
on motion OF Mr.. Dingley Rep.. Mel
n resolution for the distribution and
reference of the presidents message
TO the committees having jurisdiction
on the subjects dealt with was adopte 1.
A short but Intellectual effort was
made by Mr.. Lacey Rep.. la TO have
the portion relating to the Nicaragua
canal 40 10 the committee on railways
and canals instead OF foreign COM
merce.
Chairman Hepburn OF the Inter com.
mittee, said that the jurisdiction OF the
committee on railways and canals was
confined to canals within the terri
torial jurisdiction OF the United Statas
Mr.. shaforth Rep., col) asked unan.
| imOus consent for the cousldera tlon OF
| resolution authorizing mineral en-
tries to be made on forest reservations
Mr. Shaforth explained that In View
of gold discoveries there he thought Il
important that they be opened to thi
| location of mining claims.
| Mr.. Crisp Dem.. CAD objected.
The speaker laid before the house th'
following cable communication, which
was received with burst OF applause;
Rio de Janeiro. Dec. 2l.-Prcsi1cn
Chamber OF Representatives. Washing
ton. The chamber OF deputies OF III,
republic OF the United States of Bra
iii congrstulates the chamber u rep
resentatives OF the North Amrrlc II
Union for President Cleveland's worth!
message, which so nobly and hlehl,
defends the rights and liberties ~ IN
American nation conceived in Monroe
principles.
ROSA T.. SILVA,
"Presidente."
The house then at 1910 adjourned un
| I'll Thursday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
the senator from New York (HilD in
supporting this appeal"

supporting this appeal"
Mr.. Allen. speaking as former priv
ate In the nothern ranks, urged the re-
peal and condemned the "bloody flag"
politics of the past.
The senator caused some amusement
by referring to the time when the COM
mard with which he served captured
that commanded by the senator from
Missouri tMr. CockrelD.
Mr.. Hin closed the debate by point
Ing out the delays and absurdlties OF
committee action.
Mr.. Sherman moved TO refer the bill
70 the committee on military AFFAIRS.
The motion was defeated--S to 20. This
being short OF a quorum a call of the
senate revealed ~ senators present.
1t is evident" intefposed Mr. Sher-
man, that a majority OF the senate
wish to give this bill as a Christmas
present 10 the South. and Therefore
Withdrawn by motion for n reference"
Thereupon, without division. the bill
was passed.
Mr.. Vests resolution for coming the
silver bullion in the treasury then
came up. Mr. Vest presented some
amended features. Mr. Morrill, moved
to refer the resolution to the judiciary
committee. Mr.. Vest demanded roll
call
II looked like an unexpected test OF
the silver strength. To avoid this Mr.
Morrill, withdrew his resolution for q
| reference, and on HIS motion at O'CLOCK
the senate adjourned until Friday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
To Delegate Flynn's Remarks Con-
corning Indian Lands.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The speaker
laid before the house today n letter
from the secretary OF the interior trans
hitting n reply to Delegate Flynn's
resolution asking the reasons for delay
In the allotment OF lands on the WIGHT
ia reservation to the Indians and the
opening Of the surplus lands to settle
ment. The secretary shows that the
land occupied by the Wichita Indians
and part OF what IL known as the
leased district was ceded by the Choc-
taws and Chlckasnws to the United
states. The matter Is now before tbs
court OF claims for adjudication and
the secretary says he has delayed sug-
costing to the president the appoint
ment OF allotting agents on account OF
the disadvantages which might accrue
from having the allottments made AID
the surplus land thrown open TO settle
ment before the claim Of the Choctaws
and Chickasaws Is adjusted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25

Austin. Tex. Dec. 2--(specIai,)- -The
following charters were today fIsd
with the secretary OF state.
The Galveston Cycle company" Of
Galveston. Capital stock. $4,000 In
oorporators: w. II. Foilis. Joseph La
badie, Jr., n. g. Waller. Edward Nc
earthly and 10. H. Labadis. The cor
poratlon IA formed for tho purpose OF
carrying on general bicycle husiness,
10 own. rens. etc, and % own. rent.
with the business; to build bicycle
tracks and establish q training school
for bicycle riders.
The Commercial Lumber COMPANY
of Gilmsr Upshur county. Capital
stock. 100000. Inoorporators; a. 4.
Clark Of Tyler and 9. wiikins and d.
70. sulienborger OF Gilmer, The pur-
pose OF the company Ii the nanufac-
fure and sale OF lumber and building
materials OF AL kinds, and tho pur-
chnne and sale OF such goods. wsrcr
and merchandise a. may be used tor
such business.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
A PARDON.
nDNG OF THE PARDON HOARD
IN THE TOoTs' CASE.
loon which Governor Cuiberson
Based the Communication from
Hanging to imprisonment.

Austin, Tex. Dec. 2i,-(Special)- 1.-THE
following recommendation of the board
4 pardons In the case of jim Toots.
cnvlc,ed OF murder. was presented to
Ae governor:
After a careful consideration OF the
(ase as presented we conclude:
Flfst-lf We view the case from the
landpoint OF the prosecution and con-
lder only the agreed statement of
aets, II Ia clear that deceased. shortly
Pafore the shooting, possibly no more
han thirty minutes, committed an as
lault upon the applicantA which as mat
ef OF law was unprovoked and ma
cous, and as a matter of fact was
Unnecessary and brutal. 1t seems to
probable that the sense OF wrong
|ngendered by the conduct of the de-
tased continued until the fatal rem
ounter.
second-It is apparent that mischief
bakers Were busy between the time
Dc hrst difficulty occurred and the
econd meeting. melting the officers
nd the applicant to violence; and from
pc latter's standpoint 1t was reason
be for him to believe that something
bore than a simple arrest would occur
he met the officers II his mind was
ll infiamed by sense of the wrong
one him, 1t IL unlmportant for the
aipose OF the present inquiry that he
a. armed himself and was willing
nay the meeting should occur.
ihlrd-tn cases of homicide the most
Aecuve evidence is dying declara-
e'n, and II Is Of the utmost Importance
hat every fact and circumstance bear
upon the declaration should be sub
nued TO those who may be called upon
pass upon Its truth. In the present
We mad the witness LiRhtfoot testified
nat deceased In his dying declaration
a,ed that applicant was advancing
MN with rock when he struck him
elieved from other evidence before
ZEN that either Waller had stated
nat was not true. or that the witness
not truthfully reproducing his
Nement. In either case the effect OF
Y declaration would be lessened. In
.sfd to this there is nothing In the
~ renecting upon counsel for the
ave Tor they had every reason to be-
We that the defense would fully de-
sop this matter.
rourth--From the letters and state
snls submitted 1t seems to us that 1t
snnot be doubted that In the minds
,ne most intelligent and right
mixing people of the community
aefe the homicide occurred there Is a
..led conviction and fixed opinion
neither the law demands nor the
IS warrant the infliction Of death In
~ case. When we reflect that the
pphcant Is friendless negro and that
poweriul influence was enlisted
INST him, this expression of public
raion Is entitled to great weight.
~, the reasons stated we recom-
W. that the sentence be commuted
nis imprisonment.
w. B. DUNHAM.
', w. @. benson.
lowing order:
ne recommendation of the board OF
auon advisers is hereby adopted, and
sentence OF Jim Burris, alias jim
Us y commutsd to Imprisonment
We slate penitentlary at hard labor
NE. C. A. CULBERSON.
austin. Tex. Dec. 81. 1896.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
INSPECTING COAST pErEssEs.
General Mile. Makes visit OF IN
.ucction 90 Fort Monroe.

washington. Dec. 2. IL Is now "
General Miles visit to the cities OF
our south Atlantic coast was 20 as-
certain by personal inspection We &c.
tuaI condition OF the conS. dci.ttes
in that section and to call tue ttten-
ton Of the southern people 70 . ,ms ex X
nosad position they would occupy IN
NE eve,t OF hositlli.ies. lie MAS Tnr..
iicuiariy taken with the an,;au r,,,.,
condition or the bnrracks ~ I'll, v
Nonroe. which are required not only
40 guard the national capital and Bal
timore. Richmond and Norfolk from
an attack by water. but also 10 form
an Impreenable base OF navnl opera
eions and snfe refuge 10, for our pu ,o war,
ahips in the event that they are to,ceu
p,,ra h,.sore an Overwhelming hos
lie naval force. Although the war Dc.
partment has very me- n 1,om,..
d,afs steps 10 Improve the defense
there. relying upon the sni'i ,a ra., ap,
n wnrk. 10 me standing they had al
he brcaking OUT Of the civil war
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25

washington. Dee. 2i.--The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
postmasters-James Portwood. Am
arilio, Tex; sallie spivey. Henderson,
Tex.
Stakeholder r. Chiffon. Jr, Of the
District OF Columbia. chief OF consular
bureau, department OF state.
War-I,ieutenant Colonel Amos Stick
new. corps OF engineers; Major William
Itenry Uuer, oorns OF engineers; Major
THOMAS Henry Handbury. corps OF en-
cIneers 10 be members OF the Missouri
liver commission. Also Major Thomas
Henry Hamburg. engineer corps, mem
her OF Mississippi river commission.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25

Austin. Tex, Dec. 2f.-(Hpecial.)-
Proceedings OF the supreme court THIS
writs OF error refused--Ciiy OF Hous-
ton Va. Spencer N. Hutchins. from
Harris; city OF Houston vs.. Elvin
Hutchins. from Harris: Graves VS..
Horn. from wichita; Galyeston. Har.
risburg and San Antonio Railroad
company VS.. Waldo. from be1ari ohi-
WESTON. Harrisburg and San Antonio
railway company vs.. Goodwin, from
Rsxar: Lloyd and Wife vs.. Investors
Mortgage Security company limited. ct
ApplIcation dismissed FOR want OF ju-
,sdletion-Alemania Insurance COM
pany va. Fred. from McIennan.
are reset for January 9. the court
having adjourned to that date.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
LOOKING ron MnMnEns.


Warrington. Dec. 24.-President
Cleveland ~ Just now devoting large
Of the personnel OF tho Venezuelan
boundary commission. In making his
reflections, the president, II IL said, VIII
be guided by only one constipation
namely. that the memebers shall be
men OF international reputation Tor
theit. nigh Character and intellectual at
taInments. 1t Ia thought the president
ia especially anxious that Chief Juatice
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25
AS an ACT or coUarEsr.
Spain WIN Permit an Investfgntfen
of the Records.

London, Dec. ga dispatch 70 tho
Standard from Madrid says that the
Correspondent understands that Spain
will not object 10 the American com
mission consulting tho spanish arch
ives about Venezuela. but will clearly
intimate that this ~ On act Of courtesy
which does not apply the slightest ad-
mission OF tho Monroe doctrine
A dispatch from MOSCOW 10 the
standard says that the entire Russian
press discusses the chances OF con-
iiict between England and America on
an enthusiastic limo and In a tone hos
tile TO England.
Vienna correspondent Of the
Standard quotes journalist who had
an Interview IN Paris with Hniuundo
Palncio. ex-president Of Venezuela. In
which he declared that neither Vcne-
zusla nor the United States could yield
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-25

ana Secretary oiney. who was detained
nj the state deartment to receive the
house foreign affairs committee. who
called to pay their respects. was pres
ent only during the last half hour.
There was presage OF Christmas IN
the air at the White House In the mum.
Der OF closely wrapped parcels OF All
sizes that began to come early In the
day by mail. express ana messengers,
Addressed 10 the president and every
member OF the household. not forget
ting the babies.
The president himself remembered
nil OF the faithful employees OF the house
and bestowed turkeys upon them Tor
their Christmas dinners.