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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
Another American girl

american BlFl mas
traversed the continent of Europe
in search of a husband aud has
finally found a "blarsted" and I'M
titled Englishman, who claims
lineal descent from General Lord
Sir Alfred Paget, who ouce held
high rank in the British army, if
not in the peerage. We refer to
Miss Pauline Payne, daughter of
Ex Secretary of the Navy Whitney,
who last week marrieda Mr.. Paget,
who halls frrom "Merry England"
but is virtually Americanized, as
he is engaged in business in St.
Panl, MINI. The bride will not
only receive \ mnniHcent dowry
from her father, but will also in.
herit millions from her grand
father, Henry b. Payne, an Elk.
Senator and wealthy oil magnate,
of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
Discomfort Democrats Should
Take Warning.

The Democrats Of Caldo Parish
have amicably adjusted their past
political differences and will send
u solid delegation to the Shreve.
port Convention i'll favor of the re.
nomination OF Gov. Foster. A
legislative ticket in favor of the
return of Mr.. Blanchard to the
United States Senate, will also be
elected.
Why cannot the Democracy OF
Rapides harmonic and reconcile
their antagonisms upon the same
high political planet Are the am.
bilious designs of single political
leader, for self preferment and
personal aggrandizement, to he
opposed forever to the unification
of the Rapides Democracy,,i We
do not believe that genuine Demo.
Gratis, who have the success of De
mocratic principles in view, rather
than the triumph of individuals,
will any longer tolerate such an
unnatural condition of affairs,
The recent''D Democratic disasters,
on account of internal discussions,
should be a sufficient warning to
the dissentients, to waive their
personal predictions and unite
with the majority, for the continu
ed supremacy Of the only party
which has and will continue te
preserve intact, the inestimable
heritage of civil liberty, cemented
with their blood and treasure and
transmitted to us by the fathers o,
the Republic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
Knights Of tho 1Aecab bees.

The State Commander writes Us from
Lincoln, Neb., rs follows: CATER trying
other medicines for what seemed to
be o very obstinate congh in our two
children, We tried DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery and ut the end Of two days the
cough entirely left them. We will not
I've without it hereafter, Is our expert
ienee proves that it curea whore all 9th
81. remedies fail."-Signed F. W. Stevens,
State Co'n.-Why not give this great
medicine q trial, as it is guaranteed and
trial bottles are free at Mrs. G. Geiger'a
Drug Store. Regular size 600. aud $1.0Q.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
While the Editor of this name,

While the Editor Of this paper
and j.. G. Ryan Esq. do not agree
on the financial question, he being
. FREE silverite, and was temporary
chairman of the first silver
league formed here, We recognize
him to be u man Of ability and of
the strictest integrity and feeling
assured as We do, that the interest
of his people will be his interest,
We give him our hearty support,
Tor the position he aspires to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

democrats Of Rapides, remem-
Der that your Parish has always,
through your representatives, ta-
ken a high stand in the couroils of
the party and the State! DO yon
wish to retain this record in which
every citizen of the Parish may
feel q just PRIDE Then send as
delegates to the State Convention
at Shreveport, men who will sup
port Gov. Foster for the nomina-
ton and thus keep in line with the
overwhelming majority Of the PEG
pie OF the State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

If thp nnnbln nf D.,,.s,,

If the people of Rapides de-
sire to be represented OH the State
ticket by an esteemed citizen of
the parish as Lieutenant Govern.
or, let them send a delegation to
the Shreveport convention in avn.
patby with the denomination If
Gov. Foster, for it is as certain as
the Sun rises and sets daily. thu,
lie VIII he Dominated aud that bi.
friends will coE.loI The c~onven1iar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
From all We can learn.

From all We can learn, Rap.
ides stands a good chance to go
cure a place Oh the State ticket
for one of our worthy fellow .citi.
zens. To obtain this, it will be
necessary to send a delegation to
the convention in harmony with the
overwhelming majority sentiment
of the State. This is On honor to
the parish, not to be lightly esteem.
ed, but cannot reasonably be ex-
pecte0, if we permit factious oppo.
sltlvn TO prevail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

yer when he appointed N. G.
Blanchard, a strong silver man, to
the u. 8. Senate. and I believe I
can say without fear of contradic.
ton, that he would have no objec
tons or hesitancy in running on a
free silver platform, if honored
with a denomination.
When we examine his admins.
tration, we find it to be a clean
and good one. This fact, his worst
opponent or bitterest enemy must
admit, if he has any regard for
truth.
During his administration the
State has been run on a cash basis,
about 100000 interest bearing
bonds have been paid. saving to
the State annually, about $50, 600
in interest, and the State warrants
are now for the first time, since
the war, worth dollar for dollar,
yet the rate Of taxation has not
been Increased. In fact, if Gov.
Foster is e.nominated, the chances
are that the next Legislature will
reduce the rate of taxation mate.
rally.
Now, believing as l DO, that
Gov. Foster has made a good Gov.
ernor, and believing further that
it would be suicidal for US to op.
pose his nomination, even if We
thought otherwise, l advocate the
sending ola delegation to the State
convention pledged and instructed
to demand and vote for a free sill.
yer plank in the platform, and to
vote and act on all other questions
as they may believe to be best fol
our parish and people.
| hope the good people of Rap
idesswill adopt this view of The
matter, and not allow themselves
to be deceived and persuaded by
those blinded by prejudice, &C., t,
follow a policy that would be inju
rious to the interest of the parist
and silver.
A CONSERVATIVES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

There is no longer any doubt
about the nomination of Murphy
J. Foster for Governor at the com
ing State convention, in fact there
is no opposing candidate. 70 send
delegates to the convention oppos
ed to him, wonld make our parish
appear ridiculous TO the people Of
the entire State and yet some OF
our "small fry" politicians would
place this parish IN that attitude,
if possible,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

WIN. Polk Jr., the farmer can
didate for the legislature, will be a
good man for the country people
to support, as he has practical
knowledge of their wants, and the
ability to present them intelligent
~ to the legislature.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

The people vi Rapides want .
man in the Senate, with something
more than "good hard sense"
They want a man who is able to
write up his own bills and when
he has done this, get up on the
floor and advocate them. John g..
RYAN can do this.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

If Bolton is elected Lieutenant
Governor, he will be the presiding
officer of the Senate. Wfth:.Bol,oh
as President of that Body and
Ryan on the floor, Rapides will be
strictly in it. Even Torn Talk
must acknowledge this.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

We arr glad to learn that
Judge Allen G. Thurman, of Col.
umbus, Ohio, low eighty-two years
of age and the Nest0r of Democra
cy in the United States, has re.
covered from the accident which
recently happened to him and from
which his life was despaired OF.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
How does the 1own Talk ez

How does the 1oWn Talk ex.
pect to get Mr.. G. w. Bolton on the
State Ticket, if this parish should
send an anti. Foster delegation to
Shreveport, with the entire State
supporting Foster? The conven.
ton certainly would not select a
man for the second place on the
ticket from a parish opposed to the
administration.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

Everybody in the Parish
knows John G. Ryan. They know
him to be a man of honor, ability.
integrity and sound Judgment and
when he gets to the Senate, will be
one OF the leaders of that Body.
This is the kindsof man you want
10 represent you. One who will
reflect honor upon himself and
constituency.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
arrogant inaoleu

unhounded ambition of the
man, who commenced life as IA
page in the House of Representa-.
tives, has wrecked the Democratic
ship in Maryland. Will the anti.
administration leaders carry their
facti0us opposition to the same ex.
tent in this State?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.

The political situation in the
parish Of Rapides, gives all patri:
OTIS concern and justifes, nay re-
quires, as an absolute necessity,
the earnest and patriotic sinking
of differences on the part of every
individual lover of his party in the
interest Of the Democratic party.
We submit, that the greatest
issue presented to the people Of
Rapides parish, for settlement at
tue approaching primaries, is not
the success Of any candidate for
Office, but is the autonomy and
preservation of the Democratic
party.
The welfare of Louisiana and
the material advancement and
progress of our beloved parish, is
indissolubly connected with the
success of the Democratic party.
The Democratic party is the par.
ty of the people, it is the only pc.
litical organization that gets close
to the masses. Its principles are
%immutable as time, and the grand
est of those principles, is perhaps,
that one that guarantees the will
Of the majority shall rule.
1t does not become, verify, it i'll
becomes any citizen Of this parish,
to seek personal aggrandizement
at the expense of party disruption,
or party supineuess. The history
Of Rapides parish is but a history
Of the Democratic party within the
parish. All that she is to day she
owes to the supremacy Of the dem
ocratic party.
And it is with pride we point to
her record in the past. This old
parish has always occupied a most
forward position in the councils OF
the party. This parish has ,nva.
riably impressed her democracy
and her ideas, upon the policy oil
the party in its government in the
State.
Her sons have occupied and d.
now occupy, high positions in the
State government. And the time
is propitious for q continuation oil
this proud record, by again, at the
approaching State convention, Of
offering to the people of this State
q citizen of this parish for Que u
tho State Office.
Shall We lose this golden oppor
tunity; shall We forget the past
and fail to uphold this grand rec
ord; because Of selfish and person
al considerations by no means
We answer for the people, the pa
triotic citizens Of this parish, thai
they will tolerate no such effort.
The time has come, it is here to
day, when We must forget and ig
more personal considerations; leav.
behind us the dead issues of
dead past; ignore vide issues; bu'
shoulder to shoulder stand uuitet
to send \ solid delegation from
this parish to the State convention
that will reflect credit on ourparish
aud by this wise, patriotic actor
shed renewed lustre on the DE
mocracy of Rapides parish.
} Then We say, "Io thy tents, Oh
} Israeli" and see to it, that on tn
7th day of December next, the con
vention to assemble in this city
will be composed Of the best ant
most patriotic citizens of our par
} ish, charged to look solely to th'
interest and the welfare of tn
grand old Democratic party, \ par
ty Of the people, by the people an
for the people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
Some of the newspapers O.

pronounced hostility to the nation.
al Democratic administration, do
not hesitate to declare that John
Sherman and President Cleveland
are in financial accord, if not act
ually iu political collision, but if
"HoneSt Johnn assisted the Dem
ocratic party to any appreciable
extent in the Ohio election, 1t is
scarcely apparent upon Tie surface.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

The only thing that 1ogn Tall
can find TO bolster up John w
Miller for the Senate, is, that he is
opposed to Senator Blanchard.
o Temporal? D Mores9 Ability
and capacity seems to be but
slightly appreciated by To,cn Talk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
A SUCCESSFUL ADMINISTRA.
TON.

AL! the efforts made to place a
candidate before the people in op-
position to Governor Foster for
the nomination at the approach
ing State convention having failed,
it is evident that he will be ten.
dered the nomination by acclama.
ton.
While there are certain indivil.
uals in various parts Of the State,
aud some in this parish for reasons
personal to themselves, vii"
have made extraordinary eff
forts tn arouse an Orp0si.
ton to his candidacy, the great
masses Of the democracy Of Lou.
isiana have refused to follow
the lead Ut mel whose sole object
seemed to he to stir up strife AMI
dissension in our ranks, and it is
just cause for c.ngratulation that
all the arts and wiles of scheming
politicians have failed to arouse
any serious opposition 10 the re.
nomination Ut our present chief
executive.
1t may not he generally under
stood, but it is u fact that the pres
emit administration If affairs has
been one Of the most successful in
this State for the last thirty years.
Less than ten years ago it was
thought b, thnse high in authority
that the current expenses Of the
State could not he maintained Oh
the limit of taxation fixed in the
constitution, and now, without
any increase in the tax. rate, We
have seen a large surplus after
paying all expenses remain in the
Treasury, which has been used in
paying off and retiring the bonded
Indebtedness of the State.
Only a few days ago the Board
of Liquidation acting as required
by law, paid off $2OO,OO0 Of the
bonds of the State. Over q year
ago 100000 were paid and can.
celed, thus reducing the interest
bearing debt of the STATE 900, 600,
and saving to the people an annual
interest charge Of 928,0OO, which
sum can in future be used for 9th.
er purposes and increase the school
fund for the education of our chill
dren. In addition to the above
over $500 600 Of surplus funds
were used last year to pay out
standing Auditors warrants Of
1886 and '86 and past due coupons
for which there we're no funds fol
those years. All of this is but the
result of a prudent and economi
cal administration of affairs, and
establishes conclusively that Gov
Foster is clearly entitled to the
honor Of y second term. VIII.
then should not alt opposition Il
him ceasei Nothing can be &C
complished Ivy it, save to further
sew the seeds of dissension and
strife, Of which, the Lord kuowt
we have had enough.
We therefore urge the demo.
Gratis Of Rapides to rally ut their
voting precincts OH Monday, Nov
IS aud send delegates to the parrish
convention favorable to Gov. Eos
ter and thereby discharge a duty
devolving on you as good citizen'
of the State, in your efforts to as
sist in perpetuating an honest AM
economical administration, which
will be for the general welfare ant
not in the interest Of any faction
Of dissatisfied politicians.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
STATE FINANCES.
An Unprecedented Showing In the History
Of Louisiana.

An unprecedented Showing In the History
Of Louisiana.
The highest test that can be ap.
piled to the administration of pub.
lie affairs, is the condition of the
State finances, the manner and
method of their handling and the
results that followed as the expira.
tion Of Il term Of Office approaches.
We propose to submit some facts
concerning the management Of
Louisiana's finances that will be
startling to the enemies of the ad.
ministration aud that will prove to
be arguments more potent than
any idle words Of praise that could
he bestowed, arguments unanswer-
able to the minds of all lovers of
wise OF good government.
1t was declared from the stump
during the last campaign, that
with the withdrawal of the L0tte.
rvs contribution 10 the State
treasury, it would be absolutely
impossible to run the State with
nut an increase Of the rate Of taxa
ton. Governor Foster and his
friends c0%ntruyerted the argument,
and now let us examine the re.
sultR:
AT the beginning Of his admins.
tration there were outstanding
s4S5,O0 ~ Of past due unpaid cou-
pons, every dollar Of which has
been retired and provided for.
There we're outstanding warrants
of 1884, 'S5 and 's6 amounting to
$780, 600, and this entire amount
has melted away under the present
administration.
There have been retired and
paid in full s5l3,O0O of interest
bearing State bonds maturing in
1914, thus reducing annually S2O,-
43O in interest alone, which the
State would have had to pay aud
aggregating IL total saving in ill.,
terest Of about q half million IF
dollars.
To-day, there is not a dollar of
outstanding floating indebtedness
Of the State since the year 1880.
>. Since its induction iuto Office
the administration has been on
an absolutely cash basis, aud today
every fund is amply provided for
and there is cash in the treasury
/, which will soon be applied to All.
other retirement Of the States Oh.
legations.
AS u result State bonds are now
practically at par, and as SOC as
the tinanciers OF the world lrara
that this condition Of our States
. af..lrs is permanent and enduring,
when the pessimists Of the State
, aud the envious aud jealous kick
j ers aud pull. backs shall I've hushed,
our Suite obligations will COM
mand q higher premium on the
: markets Of the worll.
We have indnlged in no meta.
phors, uo' high sounding phrases,
no exul,ing. praises for the good
. work that has been done. Other
( States, and other administrations
Of our own State, wonld have seal
y out tiaring advertisements and
with trumpet blasts would have
announced to the world the results
: of their economy, fvugality and
e wisdom.
Z, We content ourselves With q
bare statement Of cold, hard and
Substantive facts.
!, Will the enemies Of tho admins
traitor, the great opposing jour
y mails, cSntroyert the fMets stated
T. above Or else "aeknowledge tn,
Il corn," and pablisl them in full ant
thus struNsler INTO Caesar tn.
e, things that are Caesar{s.n-(Bat0l
Ronge Truth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

-Rapides stands pre.eminent
among the parishes of the State
for intelligence, education, refine,
ment aud wealth and her people
will see that she is represent.
ed only by men of capacity and in
feprity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

We are glad to see that the
Tom Talk and LOUISIANA Dem
OCRAT agree on so good a ran AS
B. 81. Lyons to support. We hope
to see him elected to the next leg
islature, as we know he will be an
honor to the parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

The people of Rapides should
send to the State Senate, a man,
who will command the attention
and respect of that Body, when
he arises to address it. Such lis
John G. Ryan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
D MOCRAT.
WEEKLY.
For Coroner.

Isubmit my name to the Democracy of
Rapides for Coroner. | am a free silver
Democrat-opposed to all combines, rings
and ]monopolies. ! wish every citizen to
exercise the great privilege of an Ameri-
can, If you can't vote for me, vote
against me, and still 1 am your friend.
DR.. s. H. RUSHING.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

With Ryan, Polk and Lyons
in the Senate and House, we will
have the farmers, merchants and
legal professions represented.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

1t is a foregone conclusion
that B FL. Lyons will run ahead Of
the ticket. He will be nominated
ut the primary election. Hurrah
for the hills:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

Conductors Engineers and
Brakesmen smoke the Royal Re
ception Cigars. Why can't /?
Ask Geiger for them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
We are authorized to announce
L. J. SULLIVAN,

h. J. SULLIVAN,
rs a candidate for Police Juror of Alex
andria ward, subject to nomination by
the Democrats of said ward, at the pri,
mary election to be held Oh Monday,
Dec. 10Th, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

Headquarters for smokers sat
Moses ROsenthafs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
FOr.Constable.

We are authorized to nnounc
NJ. WEIGH BAILLlO,
as a candidate for Constable of Alexan
dria ward, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
We are authorized to announce
J. NELSONsBALL,

as a candidate--for Police Juror of Alex
andria ward, subject to nomination by
the Democrats of said ward, at'the pri-
mary election ito be held on Monday,
Dec. 18th, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

-Notwni standing The oppOsi-
ton Of Torn Taik, Grvu,o or Foster
will sllCUrtG himself.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20

Wonder if the Iown Talk will
60 into mourning, when Foster is
elected Governor and Blanchard
Senator.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-11-20
For Police Juror.
We are authorized ..to,announce
VIM. HILL.

as a candidate for Police Juror ofAlexan
dria ward, subject to. nomination by the
Democrats of said ward, at the primary
election to he held on Monday, Dec. 10th,
1895,
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