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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
Foster to Blame.

All the local divisions and fac
tional fights in this State are 81.
rectly due to Fosters example and
influence. Four years ago he
trampled under foot loyalty aud
party obedience Of which he now
claims to be the great apostle. He
destroyed the Democratic party III
this State and the people feel and
know this everywhere.-[ Monroe
Bulletin.
We take issue with the editor OF
the Bulletin and deny that Cover
nor Foster is responsible tor any
of the conditions depicted by him.
The responsibility rests entirely
with him and other renegade Dem
ocrats, who have been denouncing
the party i'll season and out OF
season. 1t is a universally recog
nized fact, however, that if any
responsibility attaches to the Gov
ernor for the condition OF affairs
referred to by him, Gunby must
share that responsibility, because
he was his chief and ablest lieu
tenant in bringing it about. Eve
ry reasonable, unbiased and un'
prejudiced man, will agree with
us, that Judge Gunby, by his &C.
tive participation therein, is now
estopped from any denunciation OF
the handiwork Of his own manipu.
latiOn and creation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Boyce, Saturday, April 18th, at
II n'clock II ~.
C'1emyville, Monday, April lS,
at Ii O'Clock Il m.
l.ecompte, Tuesday, April l4lh,
at II o'clock N.
Lamnmie, Wednesday, April Is,
at | "'clOck a III.
We'll, Friday, April 18th, at II
o'clock n ~.
Pinevil'e. Saturday, April 18th,
at IL O'clock u IN.
Alexandria, Monday, April Goth,
at s O'clock y M.
The following gentlemen have
offered their services to make the
canvass in this Parish, viz: James
Jtffiies, James Andrews, E. g.
Hunter, Il. w. Bolton, JIG. Ryan,
w. +. Blackman, j. q. White, J.
G. Wise, }. II. Thornton, H. II.
White, S. II. Rushing, J. +. Arlail,
Geo. o. Watts, b. II. Lyons, WIN.
Polk, Jr., I. Spence Smith and
L. L. Hooe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

The "pops" are holding up
their pious hands in holy horror
and pouring forth execratory ami
madersions uDon tho suffrage
amendment, but they purposely
fail to advise their deluded follow.
ing, that PoruIist Bvnoit from
Ouachita parish, introduced in
the legislature of which he was a
member, bill which if it had been
fortunate enough to secure pas.
sage, would have DISTINGUISHED a
larger percentage Of the illiterate
vote, than will the suffrage amend.
ment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Our neighbor. the LOUISIANA
DEMOCRAT. presumes that the fol.
lowers OF Capt. Pharr in st. Lam
dry have drawn upon Capt. Pharr
for money used in purchasing arms.
This is in our opinion an insult to
the Pharr men in that parish, and
our friend should certainly BIZ viii.
ling and able to substantiate the
charge when called upon to do So.
II Louisiana Reformer.
The LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT new
er presumed anything OF the kind.
The article to which reference is
made, was based upon Il special
from Opelousas to the 1imcs-Dcho
cyat. When the charge was deni.
ed by the Pharr ''gang," the I'D.
correspondent proved by the vcnd-
or of the arms, that he had been
offered in payment, either n check
upon Mr.. Thompson or Capt.
Pharr at his option and that lie
chose the former, We know not
why, unless he had reason to be-
lieve, from his knowledge of the
financial standing Of the two men,
that the Thompson check was
preferable to the pharr check.
In relation to the gratuitous and
entirely unnecessary asseyeratlon
of the Refwmer, that our reference
to aud Characterization Of Mhe
transaction, is Gan insult to
the Pharr men in that parish" We
have only to say, that when any
gentleman is aggrieved by any Of
our utteranceS Or action otherwise,
VIC are responsible for and will &C
cord to him any satisfaction dc
manlel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

While the white people of
Rapides parish are deeply CRATE
full to "Uncle Billy" Anus for his
tender soIicitude anent their unfit
cation, they beg leave to inform
him that it is entirely misplaced,
as they are able to take care OF
the political situation and them
selves, united or divided, so far as
the ''Pops" and "Reps" are con-
cerned, either in single phalanx or
in serried ranks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
The suffrage amendment will

The suffrage amendment will
disfranchise but very small per
centage Of merltorious citizens.
The large majority who will come
within its provisions are the venal,
purchasable and illiterate class,
who are not capable of exercising
intelligently the elective fran.
chise, but are led to the polls and
voted by their leaders, like sheep
driven to the SHAMELESS to be
slaughtered by the butcher.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
Cure for Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Btters has proved to be. the
very best. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick head
aches yield to its influence. We urge all
who are afflicted to procure u bottle and
give this remedy fair trial. In eases OF
habitual constipation Electric Bittere
cures by giving tho needed tone to the
bowels. and few cases long resist the nss
of this medicine. Try 1t once. Large
bottles only 80 cents at Mrs. c. Geigre's
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

The Populist "boss," Hardy
Brian, of Natchitoches, was in
town Monday. Alexandria seems
to be headquarters for the Pop.
Rep combine, rs he and Ferris
and that ilk of would.be politicians
and pestiferous agitators are FIRE.
Quent visitors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
INs1NCERE AND HYPoCRITICAL

INsINCERE AND HYPOCRITICAL.
When every one knows that he
hasn't the remotest chance OF be-
iug elected without their active
cooperation, influence and sup
port, the universal popular YER
dict must be, that Mr.. Phalr is i'll.
sincere and hypocrilical, when he
denounces Warmoth, Kellogg,
Cage ct id genus omae as corrupt
and Infamous and declares that he
would rather he defeated, than be
elected by their assistance. "Birds
of a feather always flock togeth
err" 1t is plain that these wor-
thies understand each other and
that an entente cordiule has been en-
tered iuto and subsists between
them, by which constant animal
versions upon the heads Of this
corrupt .cotelie of reconstruction
Republicans by Mr.. Pharr, is to
deceive and }lull the people into
the belief that they are opposing
him, when in reality he is fully
cognizant of the fact that they are
giving him loyal and jealous
support. Until Mr.. Pharr can as
sign some reasonable aid plausi.
Bile motive for the support If the
Democratic ticket by these Repub.
lican chiefs-who never lend their
political services Without a suif
Gent guild pro Quo, and who never
have, nor will they ever receive
any recognition from a Democrat
ic admiiistrati0n-the public Will
naturally continue to be incredu.
Ious and will refuse to accept his
assurances that they are traitors
and spies in the Republican camp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

-MacHowery, editor Of the Ncw
Road, a populist paper which still
flies the name of Booth at it's mast
head, declares that "there is but
one Fharr Populist in the Parish
so far as known, and he is so Phsrr
up in the pinewoods that be can
lot do any HARM"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLE
HILL.

The Citizens League ana seVe-
raj of the New Orleans Democrat
ic newspapers are lashing them,
selves into furies, rending their
hair, weeping, waiing and gnash-
ing their teeth aud making large
sized mountain out of a very small
mole hill, because of the fact that
the Board of Supervisors Of Elec
ton had concluded to accord only
partial representation to the Lea.
que. The arraignment OF Cover
nor Foster by these papers and
citizens on account OF the conclu-
sion of the Board, is entirely un-
inerited and indefensible, AS it is
no place for executive interven-
ton, even if lie was vested by law
with the power to interfere. The
truth of the matter is, that the
Lea cue has been awarded as much,
if not more representation, than 1t
is entitled to.
There is but Que Democratic
party in the State and in the City
of New Orleans what is styled the
"Regulars" has been recognized
by the Executive Committee as
the Democratic party of the city.
The mere fact of organization by
the League to purify the politics
of the city and cleanse the Augean
stables Of the municipal govern
ment of the mass of corruption
which is said to have accumulated
thercin--in which all lovers of
good government will wish them
God speed-neither eSa}hts them
into separate and distinct poli,i-
6. cal party from the rest of their fell
low Democrats, nor does it entitle
them to representation under the
law as a political organization.
In our opinion-whlle we sympa.
thiZe with the movement - the
Boaid has stretched the law in
even according them the partial
representation already extended.
We quote as follows the law,
which appears to be couched in
positive, plain, nneqnivocal and un
ambiguous language:
"Said Commissioners of Election
shall be selected from opposing po-
litical parties, provided there he u
sufficient number of each political
party resident in the several pre-.
cincts competent to fill such Of
| fices.7
The Populists having notorious.
ly merged themselves into the Re-
publican party ana thereby lost
their political identity, under the
law, there are but two political
parties in this Stat1-the Demo.
cratic. aud Republican-entitled to
! representation at the polls. Be
sides, the action of the Board, does
not necessarily indicate, as con-
tended by these oyelzealous, sen
sitiye and highly wrought up par
tisans, any idea or intention of
having the election conducted or
returned in fraudulent manner.
Even if such was intended, the
League can easily thwart and rem
der nugato1y any such purpose,
by stationing trustworthy repre-
sentatives at the polls from the
opening till the close, count and
final return of the votes. They
are evidently crying wolf, when
there is no wolf in sight.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
Cure For Headache.

AS remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to DC the very
best. 1t effects a permanent cure and
the most dreaded habitual sick headaches
yield to its influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give
this remedy fairtrial. In cases of ha-
bitual constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the howells
and few cases long resist the use
of this medicine. Try it once. Large
bottles only Fifty cents at Mrs. c. Gel
rer'S Drug Store
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
NOTICE.

r THE UNDERSIGNED. DO HERE
By give notice of my intention 10
Homestead the following State land, sit
uate iu Rapides Parish, described as the
S. ! of NV. I and the S..W. ! Of Me-.
I Of Section II, Township ono South,
Range two West, Louisiana meIidisn.
JAMES h. MARTIN.
MARCH, 4th, le96-5od.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
CARD.

The undersigned in st. Francis
Xavier's name and in his own,
wishes to acknowledge the kind.
ness of the proprietor of the Bos
ton Store, Mr.. Colin, who gave us
so liberal a share Of his profits on
opening day. May God reward
the cheerful giver.
L. MENARD.
Alexandria, Era, March 81, 1896.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

1t is infinitely better to pre-
vent the occupation of the citadel
by the vandalic invader, than it is
to dislodge him, after be once
gains admission and becomes
strongly intrenched therein.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
ONLY two white men we

Only two white men, We are
informed, attended the negro Re
publican committee meeting held
in this city on the 2lst inst. Their
names are J. Madison Wells and
David S. Fylris.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

John Pickett, while prancing
around through the State, as a
candidate for reelection or the
Pharr ticker, is still masquerading
in the livery of Democracy. The
Internal regions are full of just
such Democrats as John Picket,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

1t is about time that Nansen
had returned and brought with
him piece Of the North pole, to
convince the incredulOus that he
has actually discovered it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Five Of the ablest and most
respectable, out of the thirteen
PopuliSt papers of the State are
still clinging to the fallen fortunes
of the late Governor Booth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

johnnie git your gun! Be
quick about it or the 1ascally De.
mocratic ballot box thieves will
count us Pkar5 out Of reach of the
executive mansion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
Beware 1T Ointmemts for Catarrll
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of SMELL aud completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ton fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F..
j. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure and get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally and is made
in Toledo, Ohio, by FL. Cheney Il Co.
testimonials free. Sold by Drnggistst
price 7Jc. per bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

The eviction of Congressman
Boatner strongly emphasizes the
imperative necessity for the ratif,
cation of the suffrage amendment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
ALEXANDRIA WARD TICKET
For Constables:
NJ. WEIGH BAILLIO.
w. j. GILMORE.

The City Council Cigar is all
hand made and manufactured of
imported Tobacco. TO try them
is to like them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

The irrepressible WelGh com.
pleted his little railroad to Marks.
vile and ran his engine into the
town on contract time on the 2Gih
Instant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Many merchants in Alexan-
dria sell the City Council Cigar.
Just try them aud you will find
them splendid.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
WEEKLY.
ProprietOrs.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

\
For Governor:
MURPHY j. FOSTER,
OF st. Mary.
For Lieutenant Governor:
Il. Fl. SNYDER,
OF Tensas.
For Auditor:
W. W. HEARD,
OF Union.
For State Treasurer:
A. V. FOURNET,
OF st. Martin.
For Secretary Of State:
JOHN 4. MICHEL,
OF Orleans.
FOF Atl0rney-usncfal:
MILTON j. CUNNINGHAM,
of Natchitoches.
For Superintendent of Public Education:
j. V. CALHOUN,
OF Orleans,
Senatorial. Judicial and Pa
rish Ticket.
-~~--s' For District Judge:
Il. G.. HUNTER.
E. NORTH CULLOM, JR.
For District Attorney:
PHANOR p. BREAZEALE.
For State Senator:
JIG. RYAN.
For Representatives:
JULIUS u. ARIAIL.
b. II. LYONS.
For Sheriff:
d. T. STAFFORD.
For Clerk of Court:
g. l.. RANSDELL.
~ y, For Coroner:
DIR. Il. L.~LUCKETT.
--~-------------
ALEXANDRIA WARD TICKET
For Police Jurors:
II. j. SULLIVAN.
VIM. HILL.
For Magistrates:
A. L. RACIAL.
w. ". WILMINGTON.
For Constables:
NJ. WEIGH BAILLIO.
w. j. GILMORE.
.~.----.-.----s---,s------
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
Judicial Sale.
The State of Louisiana, Parish Of Rap.
idcs Tenth Judicial Dis
trict Court.

The Union Mortgage Banking)
d Trust Company,
Limited, ~ ,s.o
VS.. nNo' 'o'o
Mrs. Annie Paul Mathews,
Chase Mathews.
pY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID an order of seizure aud sale issued
from the Honorable the tenth Judicial
District Court and to me directed as
Sheriff Of the Parish of Rapides, La,
commanding and authorizing me to spe.
cially seize and sell the hereinafter des-
cribed property belonging to defendant,
l have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door Of the Court
House, in the Town of Alexandria, Rap
ides Parish, La, between .he hours pre-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

-Nute for Foster and white su.
preIDacy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Vote AGAINST phAlr and negro
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01
RALLY

The Democratic Campaign Committee Of Rapdes Par
ish has decided hold public meetings at the following
places on tic dates named below, viz:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-01

Sal,tr macy,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
Mr.. PENDLETOX's STATEMENT
There Was Nothing the Matter With
the Jesup Meeting.


Valdosta. Ca, July 3o-A Morning News
correspondent called on AR c. r Pendle-
ton this morning and asked him If he had
anything to say in regard TO the free sill
yer meeting held al Waycross yesterday.
and the reflections cast on the democratic
executive committee Of the district. Of
which he was chairman at the time Of the
committee meeting at Jesup. Mr.. Pendle-
ton said:
Il have already explained to the people
Of the district all about the Jesup meet
ing Of the executive committee. I showed
that the acts there We're regular and legal,
else proxies amount 10 nothing / have
been a member OF the executive committee
in either the old Second or the Eleventh
for twenty years, and have never known
a quorum present at any meeting I have
attended without counting proxies
THE resolutions adopted by these gen
tlemen say that the committee did dictate
such manner Of electng delegates as was
considered unfair and undemocratic. BY
referring to the resolutions adopted by
our committee Il VIII be- seen that they
say. We recommend that the local COM
mittees prescribe such methods for the Sc
lection Of delegates In their respective
counties as will insure the fullest and falr-
est expression of democratic sentiment,
ana that was all in regard 10 the manner
Of selecting delegates
The whole truth Of the matter" con-
tinued Mr.. PendletOn. ''is there were
some gentlemen who ware waiting FOR Mr..
turner TO die, resign or retire. When
the time came for HIM to do the latter.
they had no notice, and were shocked
when they heard almost simultaneously
that Mr.. Turner was out and Mr.. Brant-
ley was in. They wanted to shuttle and
deal the cards. but they did not have
| the chance. The convention met TO NOM
| mate Mr.. Turner. He declined. The del
! egates knew that Mr. Brantiey was the
second chOce OF the district. There was
l no use to remit the question to the peo-
/ pie, for It would have resulted only in
an angry row among the ambitious office
I hunters, and IL would have ended as il
began, with Brantley still the choice of
/ the district.
Like the Royal Duke of York. these
! valiant gentleman marched up the hill
/ and marched down again. They met, the
/ dispatch says, to organize for the defeat
/ OF Brantley, and they adjourned sound
| him. No reasons are given for this sud
den change OF front
| Perhaps they are to be excused for
| taking parting shot at the committee.
| For one, I care nothing for it. l am glad
! they concluded at last to indorse the com
! vention by resolving to support Mr.
| Brantley. I hope we viii have no more
| kicking. Mr. Brantley will be elected by
| a very large majority. l am glad all
| shades of democracy viii be found in line
| supporting him. ! am glad that there
| were men at the Waycross meeting who
| could sacrifice personal ambition under
! these circumstances. 1t is a good thing
| to be able to see the situation as II Is. /
| congratulate them"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
MURDERER IN THE Tolls.
The Governor Had offered n Reward
for His Arrest.

Valdosta Ca. July 30.-One Of the muir
derers for whom Gov. Atkinson offered
500 reward, was landed IN jail
here this evening He is Jim Irving.
who shot Joe Sanders to death for
refusing TO continue a game of cards on
which bets of % cents had been made.
The killing occurred four or FIVE weeks
ago In the Ciyattevile neighborhoOd and
the officers have been searching for the
negro constantly since then. This even
ing Mr.. Church Lyons, who lives in that
section came to town with the negro. lie
stated that he captured him near Lura-
vile, Fla, on Monday. Mr.. Lyons has
had some clue as TO the negrO's where
abouts.
This morning at 10 o'clock ex-sheriff
Seth Martin, who lives at Lake Park,
dropped dead from apoplexy Martin was
at work on coffin box when death laid
its hand on him. He was as well as us
ual up TO ten minutes before he died. He
tell while at work and died within ten
minutes. He was sheriff of this county
Tor twelve years and was a good officer
He was about 90 years old.
Three negroes were arrested here this
morning suspected of being connected
with the riot at Haggards still. The au-
tbortties at Jasper were telephoned and
an officer came up to see the men arrest
cd. They proved to be from the still, but
not the rioters, having been frightened
away from there during the riot
Robert MacLean, the murderer who
was arrested here Monday for killing his
father, was carried TO Montgomery. and
was the right man. The policeman who
arrested him returned to the city this
morning with $50 the amount of reward
out for the capture.
During a thunder storm here this eve
ming lightning struck the home of Mr..
Charles Clarke, but did no serious dam
age. The bricks were knocked from the
cnlmneys, but no one was hurt.
Farmers report that the sea island cot
ton crop Is going to be good in spite OF the
rains. OF course the heavy rains will do
some damage. but a farmer to-day said
tn At the cotton crop would be better than
was expected a month ago
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
PROPOSALS FOR Feed.

Headquarters Fire Department Savan-
nah. Ca, July Is, 1S96.-Sealed proposals
viii be received at the Office of the under
signed until Il o'clock noon of Monday.
Aug 3, for furnishing the fire depart
ment with 1174O pounds of oats. 1910
pounds of bran, and 10, las pounds of east
ern hay, more or less (all of the best
quality for the month of August. Said
supplies to be delivered at the different
engine houses as ordered and at such
times as may be desired.
The Board of Fire Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids
JOHN E. MAGUIRE, Fire Chief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
IIQUOR LICENsEs.

Gil, July 30, 1S96-The following applica-
tions to retail liquor during the year 1896
were read at meeting of Council July 20,
1896, and referred to the committee of the
whole. A. N, MANUCY,
Clerk of Council
Petition of John Ripke to retail liquor
at Habersham and Anderson streets.
Petition of Max Ehrlich to transfer Hq-
uor license to G. Hansen.
Petition of Charles Abel to retail LIQUOR
at 113 Bay street.
Petition of Oscar L. Arfwedson to trans
fer liquor license to Charles Abel at 113
Bay street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-31
Death of a Young Dentist.

Waycross, Ca, July 30.-Dr NJ. A. JEFF
fords, a young dentist of Waycross, died
yesterday morning at his home, about six
or eight miles west of this city. He To-
Gated in Waycross about two years ago.
He had just married when he came here.
They had been here only a few months
when attacked by consumption. He and
mis- wife went to his fathers home in the
country. DR.. Jeffords was a member OF
one of the best families in Ware county.