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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
The Norld,a Sank MITE Systems.

One Of the most useful reference pam.
phlcts issued by the sound currency COM
mittee during the present year is ''Ihe
Worlds Bank Note Systems" by L.
Carroll Root. ItcontaiEs concise ard ac-
curate descriptions Of tho systems Of
bank currency now in use by more than
30 different countries. The necessity for
some reform of cur own bank currency,
constantly becoming more evident,
makes such compendium Ct foleign
experience peculiarly acceptable and
timely to all who are looking ahead for
better financial conditions.
The outlines Of CUR own national
barking system, the history CT and prin-
ciples underlying the English "bank
act" the successor Of the Scotch and
Irish systems, the details Of the French
system with its single bank Of issue act
irg through the medium Of nearly l5C
branches and agencies, the German sys.
tenn, with its novel method of iGsurinl
elasticity i'll the currency, and one after
another Of the ether bank currency sys
tens Of the world are each taken up ant
fully explained
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
THE GOVERNMENT STAMP.
1t Should Do No More For Silver Than
For Gold.

1t Should Do No More For Silver Than
For Gold.
Men writo to The World to say that
cit is the government stamp Which
gives gold coin its currency by making
it legal tender fer its face. y
But gold coin is not, in fact, either
current or legal tender "fcr its face. y
It is both current ard legal tender FOR
what it is worth by weight; no more,
no less.
The law is explicit and the custom
equally SO. The law says that Amer,
can gold coins shall be received i'll all
payments, when CT full weight, accord
ING to their respective values, and when
Of less than full weight ct less values
proportioned to their respective actual
weight.
That is to say, the government stamp
certifcs the quality and genuineness OF
the gold, and the law compcls you to
take it, net at its face value, but for
what it is actually worth by weight
And, in fact, that is the only way IN
which the government itself or the
banks take gold Or pay it cut.
If your debtor offers to pay in Anerl-
can $40 goldpieces, you are required by
law to accept them, not at SO apiece by
any means, but for exactly what they
are worth by weight.
The government stamp gives value
only in SO far as it pledges the govern
ment to the direct or indirect redemption
of the metal piece Or tho paper on which
it is placed 1t makes miner subsidiary
coins and paper notes good within the
country because it pledges the govern
ment to take them back, and because
the government refuses to issue moro OF
| them than arc needed here CT more
than it can take caro- CT. 1t does the
samo thing fer silver dollars SO long as
their coinage is restricted to tic coun-
try's own possibilities Of use. It can do
no more. 1t cannot add enc cent to the
actual value Of a silver dollar Which
cont aims only So cents worth CT metal.
The original weight Of gold coins is
fixed according to the actual valuc OF
the gold in them. AS that gold is worth
tho same tie world over an American
$40 gcldpiece will pay $40 worth OF
debt in any country Tho weight of q
silver dollar is determined by fiat CT the
government, ard SO wherever the fiat OF
tie government is not law tho silver
dollar will pay no more Of debt than the
silver in it is worth.
Under free coinage we shall be re-
CURED to receive silver coins at :. 90 I'll
ounce, which we can use only at 6e
cents all ouEcc in the payment Of for
eign debts. No stamp CT the govern
mont can make them worth more be-
yord it's own jurisdiction.
This is why free coinage at rresen
ratios and without international agree
mont is an invitation to chaos and 0is
astcr.-New York World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
THE CHANCE PASSAGE.
A Touchdown Argument For the Early
to Rise Scotchman.

SSONSA@---s'~
Anoh Scotchman had roommate IN
New York who was not fond OF early
rising and never stirred from his bed un-
til the breakfast bell rang. The older
man considered it his duty to warn TIE
Young man against the effects CT lndo-
lence, and at tie same time to impart
| religious instruction to him.
Every morning the Scotchman arose
at 6 O'Clock, shaved himself and when
completely dressed shook his young
friend and addressed him i'll this man
ner:
Now, lad, you see what it is to gain
| time Here l am dressed and ready fer
breakfast, with half all hour III which
to read a chapter III the Bible and to
commit a verse to memory which may
serve a useful purpose during the day.
Now shall open the coed book at ran
! dom and read any verse on which my
eve chances to light, and think it prob.
able that the verse will have some spe-
cial application for the events Of the
day. Meanwhile, there you are, with
barely enough time to dress for break
! fast and not minute to spare To-" good
reflection. y
For week Or more this address was
repeated every morning with little varl-
alton, and the chance passage read aloud.
Then the young lnan gave the Scotch
man a dose of his own medicine.
r. was cclu morning when the
Scotchman, wearicd by late hours tFH
previous night, oversight. The younger
roommate arose softly, dressed himself
quickly and aroused him.
Here I am" began the convert to
the new gospel Of early rising, in conf
plete order for breakfast and ready ,
turn to a verse in the good book which
may serve me useful turn during the
day"
well done" said the Scotchman,
rubbing his hands.
"You know, tco," continued the
young man, withouta smile on his face,
''that ones hands may be directed ly
something that is not blind chance to I
verse which may be highly significant. "
"Certainl-," said the Scotchman,
pleased to perceive that his lesson had
been aptly learned by the pupil. "Opcn
the look and read the first passage which
your eye ca hes. "
The young man opened the book, and
without a pause or smile read the fol
; lowing verso from Proverbs:
, "IIe that Llcsseth his friend with &
loud voice, rising early in the morning,
} it shall be counted curse to him. y
, The serious Scotchman was taken bach
SO completely by the sentiment that III
} demanded the book and had to read th'
verse through his spectacles before HI
? could believe that his companion Wa
not dcceiving him.
"Wen, lad" he remarked gravely
| II suppose it was meant for my benefit
g I'll let you sleep another morning. -
Youths Companion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
SOME TIME.


Last night, my darling, as you SLEPT
thought heard you sigh,
And to your little crib crept,
And watched n space thereby;
And then stopped and kissed your brow
For oh, love you So
You are too young to know it now,
But some time you shall know!
Some time when, IN a darkenSd place
Where others come to weep,
Your eyes shall look upon face
Calm in eternal sleep;
The yoiccIess lips, the wrinkled brow,
The patient smile shall sh wv
You are too young to know it now,
But some time you may knowl
Look backward, then, into the years.
And sec me here tonight
See, o my darling, how my tears
Are falling as l write,
And feel once more upon your brow
The kiss Of long ago
You are too young to know 1t now
But some time you shall know.
Eugene Field.
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enormously large. They were


The mediocre Alabama, singh
small and i'll armed ship, was tho
cause of most CT this loss. There We're
no doubt ether contributing factors,
but the effect of her career is plainly
marked i'll the sudden increase of trans
fers during 1868, when She was at sea.
After she had been sent to the bottom
Yankee shippers recovered their breath.
The trade, however, had departed, a. d
the United States has never regain
the position which it held in 1860 as &
shipping nation. Nineteenth Century.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
COUNCILMEN
ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE DIREC-
TORY.

Jonas Rosentlal. ........... Post Master
WIN Maddox, Asst '
Office hours from + o'clock III to y III.
Money order business closes at p III.
Registered Letters close at O'Clock pm
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hineston, six times a week. Leaves
Alexandria at ll:}O a III; arrives at 8 p m.
Pineville, fourteen times week.
Leaves Alexandria at l1.30 a n, and 6 = M
Arrives at Alexandria 10 a m and 4 p III.
Poland, three times week. Leaves
Alexandria Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sat
ur,lays at e a IN: ret,rns same days IN.
latt, once a week. Leaves Alexandria
on Fridays at 6 d III and returns same
day at $50 pm.
Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway
to Lake Charles and intermediate post
offices, daily and return same day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
THE ARBlTRAMENT OF WAR.
How Two New York Street Boys Settled
Their Controversy.

Their Controversy.
Sid conducted the throng 70 an I'M
tenanted stable in the rear Of some
dwellings on West Broadway and sad,
as he led them through convenient
opening:
81 reckon you might fight here a
month without anybody hearing You.
Could you find anything bettcr'n this?'
Most of the boys were loud in their
praises of the spot, but it really seemed
as if Skip fancied it too retired.
He'd rather be where the cops would
come" Carrots whispered to Teddy. Il
do believe he's afraid already, and | tell
Won, Teddy, # you can thrash Skip well,
it'll be the biggest kind Of thing for
lot of fellows know Of in this town.
81 reckon I'll be all right. Don't you
even say a word no matter what hap
pens, and think when our little scrap
is finished he won't have anything mere
to say about our leaving the city"
1t did not require many moments to
settle the terms Of combat.
Half dozen of the larger members Of
the party arranged the details by prom
ising to WHIP any fellow who should at
tempt to interfere, and then the word
was given.
Teddy did not Immediately put him
self in an attitude of defense; but, adj
dressing the spectators, he said:
81 don't want any fellow TO think /
came here cause I'm fond Of fight.
Skip Jellisor has said I've got to leave
town, and nat Carrots must, too, just
because he helped me. He tried to drive
me away by stealing dollar Of my
money from Carrots, and then he set tie
box pile Oh fire last night to smoke us
out, or something worse. All want OF
him is to e re up the cash aud agree tt
let US alone. If he's willing to do that
there's no need of this row, but if he
don't shall fight him the best know
how
Skip's only reply was to rush forward
. angrily, anu an instant later the battle
was en-.
u 1t is very doubtful if even Carrot
could have told much about the strug
gle, so suddenly was it begun and Sc
soon ended
Carrots told key that same morning
at didn't seem as if Skip had ;
chance to put up his hands before hi
was fiat ON his back, and every time hi
tried to stand up he got another dose O
the same medicine, till it was over.
In less than five minutes Teddy wa
the conqueror, without scratch, ant
Skip, lying at full length ON the stable
floor was bowling frantically for SOM
one to "hold that Saranac jayH'-Jmc
Otis i'll st. Nicholas
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
Not Likely to BE Disappointed.

An inquisitive person passing along a
country road stopped to talk with q
farmer hoe lg corn.
Your corn is SMALL" said the in-
quisitiye person.
eyes. planted t.,at kind, replied
the farmer
at locks yellow ="
81 planted yellow corn. -
81 don't think you'll get more than
half crop"
Don't expect to- planted it on
shares. Buffalo Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
MIR, Harvey Is Right,

1t may be uncharitable, but Go not
believe that the silver mine owners are
any better than the rest Of Us. thor
oughly agrce with Mr.. Harvey that "the
present situation is the result Ct selfish
measures prompted by selfish men, y
and, like him, eve intend to arraign
these men before the bar Ct public opin-
ion, where abuse and Misrepresentation
will not be regarded as an intelligent
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03


POLICE JURY.
w P Flower, Alexandria $3.50. President
l. G. Sanford Clerk
George l. Wilson ...........L a'iouric
w Z Ford. .................C heneyvllle
b Ii Randolph. Spring HUI
Il NJ White .................. .Ca!casicu
j II SUrelie ..... ............ Hlhestoi
l. NJ TeXada 1900. Cctlle
P H Davidson ............. kapldcs y
T. } Hardtner ................ lihcVlilc
L X Smith, Jr.. .kiSoicltc
SCHOOL BOARD.
C A Sclnack, Alexandria. -. President
G % Watts Alexandria .SupL and Secty
K w Briuyhurst..... ..Alexanarls
Samuel Blum. ..............C leneyvillc
II Spence Smith. ..............W Wen L y
Samuel Mallctte. ......... Babb's Bridge
H II Lawson. Elmer
w w Bra>hear.
Ben Lewis ................... .Wcichtol
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CON
STABLES:
Alexandria Ward
Justices Pcacc-W w Wilmington aa,l
A Il Racial.
Constablcs-M w Daillio and Chas S
Duke.
Gothic Ward
Justices Peacc-Joln Dawson, 7 L
Henderson, L W Sorrellc and j ID II
Woodland.
Constables-J L Thomas, Z II James
Eli Cleveland and j NJ Duiilho.
Calcasicu Ward
! Justices Pcacc-John Dixon and W
Teal.
Constables Henry Perkins and X "
Glass.
Lumourie Ward
Justices Peace - Robert Martin ant
Josiah Bruce.
Constables-C f Goodwin aud A
Stafford.
Chcncyvillc Ward
Justices Peace-Jamcs A Wyle and
r Moore.
Constables-W S Roberts and N
Stewart.
Rapidcs Ward
Justice Pcace-LC Stafford
Constablc--R H Murphy,
Rigolette Ward
justices Peace-E 2 Brown and Is
Payne.
Constablcs7,Albelt Brown and II
Tcckel.
Spring Hill Ward
Justices Peace-J b Dove (resisnet
and John Evans.
Constablcs b p Phillips, j d Dunn
Hneston Ward
Justices Peacc-J Whitehurst and
e Lyles.
Constablcs-A G Ward and A j Ora,
Pineville Wrrd-
Justices Peace-A A David aud J0l
A Newell.
Constables-J J Duplissesy and Fir
zicr Scott.
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lot Grink enough Of it and SO abundant

not drink enough Of it and SO abundant
that it cannot be exhausted. " Upon this
the goat without any more ado lcaped
in, when the fox, taking advantage Of
his friends horns, as nimbly leaped out
and coolly remarked to the poor dcluded
goat, "If you had half as much brains
as you have beard, you would have Look
ed before you lcapcd. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
No Policy at All.

Honesty may be the best policy as a
general thing" remarked Uncle Allen
Sparks, but if some men. that know
of had been perfectly honest in answer
ing the questions on their application
blanks for life insurance they would
never have got any policy at all. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
The Fox and the Goat.

A fox had fallen into well and had
been casting about fer long time how
he should get cut again, when at length
q goat came to tho place, and wanting
to drink asked Reynard whether the wa
ter was good and if there was plenty CT
it. The fox, assembling tic real danger
CT lis case. replied, Come down, my
friend: The water is SO good that l can
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

"To knock the spots out Of anything"
is an allusion to the traditional skill of
western cowboys and famous rifle shots
who would shoot the spots cut of card
held between the fingers Of friend.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
April 30, 1896.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof i'll support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Clerk of District Court at
Alexandria, La, Oh june II, 1886. viz:
Noah Cloud, who made Homestead Entry
l5O75 for the S. w. ! of N. L. t, W. Of
S. E. and S. L. 5. Il. / Sec. II l. l
S. K. West.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation of said land, viz: L. Nj. Lam
bright. William Maricle, Obey Johnson,
Gideon Johnson, All of Rapides Parish.
G.. MCD. BKUMBY,
Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
Disadvantages of Being Too Good.

The boy " no runs to meet his teacher
TN her way to school and walks up to
the building with her, holding her hand,
isn't generally particularly popular with
the other boys in chool.--Somerville
Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
T0NSOR|ALARTIS

OLIVER BAS SETT
rs NOW LOCATED AT THE BARBER
Shop on Second st rect, formerly occu
pied hy Leon Dcsseus, between the First
National Bank aud E. j. Sullivan's Drug
store. Solic,S II liberal share of public
patronage. Customers promptly served
in the LATEST sly les. Patrons furnished
with either hot OF cold baths at tLeir
option,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

Too large a percentage of clay used
in the manufacture CT paper net only
increases III weight, but renders the pa
per weak aud liable to be easily torn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
DOCTOR b. T. MOSELEY

eau be found at his Office, Albcrt's Store,
(up stairs) during the day. At night, at
his residence, igreen huuse) corner Fifth
and Casson Streets.
- Responds promptly to calls, day OF
Eight.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
CITY Officers.

Thomas Crawley.. Mayor
e Y Swayzc. .....Sccretary
Jas L Film Treasurer, Assessor, Collector
DIR 4 . Simmons. :. Prcs't Board Health
Thos r Treadway.. .............M Marshal
ii Il Roberts. ...... Night Marshal
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03
DIR. s. III. RUSHING,
ALEXANDRIA, La.

" Residence on Fourth and Wash
inrton streets Office and Hospital on
Fourth and DeSoto streets.
Surgeon for the Texas & Pacific and
Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad Companies
All sill Oc pleaVG!y carel tor upon
application
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

A Bank Of England note is payable
on demand after lapse Of any number
Of years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

When fortune means to men most
good, she locks upon them with o
threatening eye. Shake spcare.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TT. & Senator's.

U. $. Senators.
N C Blanchard term expiring on the
4th of March, 1897.
Don Gallery, term expiring on the
4tll of March, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

TERMS OF COURT FOR RArIDEs PARISH:
Civil Tcrns-First Mondays i'll Jant-
AIRY and May.
Jury Tcrms-First Mondays i'll April
and November.
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LODGE MEETINGS..

NDD FELIOWS.-PhGnix Lodge: No
SO, I. o. O. +. meets every Tnes-
day night at 8 o'clock. All brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
MOSES MAYER, N. G.
LIP. WuTTINGTON, Rec. Sec.
II NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-AleXan
u dria Ledge, No. 80, meets tho First
and Third Thursdays at 8 p. IN. Visiting
brethren cordially invited.
f. G. HUNTER, c. C.
A. HILTON, X. Of Il. Il S.
" NIGHTS OF Notwithstanding
N Lodge, No. $40, meets on the
Second aud Fourth Wednesdays of each
month at p. III. Visiting brethren are
invited to attend.
j. A. JOHNSTON, d.
j. Il. KNIGHTEN, Rep.
DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEl EBY A
uiven that the regular meet NI",A1
ings of Oliver Lodge No. 81, +. WX
&, A. Nj. have been changed from Z \
the LIST and 81 Saturdays of each
month, to the lst aud Sd Wednesdays OF
each mouth.
H. w. S. LUND, w. NJ.
JyyOODMEN OF THE WORLD.-Rap-
w ides Camp No. II, meets the LIST
and 3rd Mondays Of each month ut 8 p.
m. Visiting Sovereigns are cordially
invited to attend.
J. T. ARlAIL, G. G.
HENRY GEIGER. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-06-03

JUDGES COURT OF PPEALs-3ED CIRCUIT:
W l. Blackman. and. .....E Il Lewis
Terms of Court-Scconl Mondays i'll
February and July.
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Supreme Court.
Francis Il Nichols. Chief Justice
New Orleans.
ASSOCIATES.
Parish Officers.
Representatives.

G w Bolton. 600. and. ......S F Mecker
District Judges Tenth Judicial District.
Jas Andrews. and ........A Y Coco
p p Brazeale. District Attorney
c l. RansdelI Clerk District Count
G. Fitzpatrick. ........... Deputy Clerk
u T Stafford Sheriff and Tax Collector
G. ] }arStOW ....................A Assessor
DR. r. l. Luckett, Jr. Coroner
K W BrinShurst ........ Parish Surveyor
RIG Maddox ......... Parish Treasurer
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Representatives in Congress.

John Pickett ............S State Treasurer
w w Heard. -. Auditor Public Accounts
A d Lafargue... .Snpt Public Education
J G Hawks. Commissioner immigration
HC Newsom.. Commissioner Agriculture
S Lanier. ;. Register State Land Office
W G Burt. ........... Adjutant General
L Seip,. Senator 18th Senatorial District
Baton Rouge Advocate Estate Printer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-03
ARMY BOARD.
TWELVE GASES FOR RETIREMENT
TO COME UP.
Colonel 0rofton Will Fight His Pro-
posed Retirement Says His Disa-
bility Was Only Temporary.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-One Of
tn most important army retiring
boards ordered for several years
will meet in Chicago in about two
weeks. The duty Of this board
will be to examine officers of the
army from the rank of colonI-
down to that OF lieutenant. Twelve
officers will be ordered to appear
for examination. The most inn
portant cases to come before the
board will be that Of Col. r. E. A.
Crofton, of the Fifteenth infantry,
the officer in charge at Fort Sheri-
dan, Ill. Crofton has been pro-
nounced physically unqualified
for active service by Major Henry
Lippitt, post surgeon at Fort
Sheridan, and Captain Charles E.
Woodruff, assistant surgeon at the
post.
Among the other officers who
will probably be ordered to appear
before this board are: Lieut.. Col.
Bradford. 18th infantry, OF Colum
bus barracks, Ohio; Maj. A. s. B.
Reyes, 3rd calalry, of Jefferson
barracks, Mo-; Maj. X. A. Darling,
9Th cavalry, Of the Presidio, San
Francisco; Maj. j. b. Turnbull,
LIST artillery at Fort Hamilton /;
Col. Crofton's case Is the most in
teresting owing to the avowed in
tention of the war department to
retire him next fall under the law
granting the president power to
take such action when such an
officer reaches the age Of 62, even II
a retiring board fails to recommend
him for retirement on account OF
disability. Col. Crofton is prepar-
ing a strong case in his behalf and
will probably make long fight.
He claims that the disability for
which he was reported by the sur.
geons was temporary and that it
does not permanently lessen his
efficiency as soldier.