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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
JUDGMENT.

Mrs. JULIA " WOLF WIFE NJ All,
JACOB We'll, HUSBAND.
Tenth Judicial District Conrt-Parish OF
Rapides-S.ate of Louisiana.
APRIL TERN, A. d. 1896.
rrHIs CAUSE COMING ON FOR TRl-
al pursuant to assignment, and the
trial having heen had and the plaintiff
having proved her demand, and the law
and the evidence being i'll favor OF the
plaintiff and against the defendant, 1t is
therefore ordered, adiudged and decreed
that said plaintiff, Mrs. Julia Wolf, wife
of Jacob We'll, do have and recover jnds-
ment against her said husband OF sepa-
ration of property, and it is accordingly
ordered, adjudged and decreed that there
be Judgment in favor of said plaintiff OF
separation of property and dissolving the
community of acquets and gains exist
ing between her aud her said husband ;
and it is further ordered, adjudged and
decrced that the said plaintiff have tue
management and control of her separate
affairs free from the control OF her said
husband.
Thus done. read and signed in oreu
Court this 18th day of April, A. D. 1896
JAS. ANDREWS,
Judge Teuth Judicial District Court
Filed April 18th, 1896.
C.. l.. RANsDELL, Clerk.
A true copy Of the original on file ant
Of record in my office.
| ~) Clerks office, Alexandria
". 8. La, Apr! I'D, 1896:
| C.. l.. RANSDELL,
April 20, 1896. Clerk
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Rapides Tenth Judicial
District Court.

$ "sas'"r'S Is. BROS. $ Co. No. 4ss7
FRANK NJ. WEIGH.
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
= writ of tieri facias OH twelve months
bend against George o. Watts, and to me
directed as Sheriff of the Parish of Rap
ides. La, commanding and authorizing
me to specially seize the hereinafter des-
cribed property belonging to George y.
Watts, l have seized and will offer for
sale at mblic auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at the front door OF the
Court House, in the Town of Alexand-
ria, La, between the hours prescribed
by law, on
SATURDAY, MAY 23D, A. D 1895.
the following described property, spe-
cially ordered seized, to-wit:
Squares 6, 7, 8, 10, II, 10, 20, u, rs, ~,
20 aud fractional squares Nos. ~ and ~
of the Welch Addition to the City of
Alexandria, Rapldes Parish, Louisiana,
according to map of same made ny Elton
Rice, Surveyor, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, the
same containing about thirty-five (35)
acres of land. being all that is within
the inclosure known as "The Welch Dri
wing Park" and all that is included
within the following boundaries: Com
meucing at the intersection of the west
line of Marye street, i'll the said Add1-
ton, with Could Avenue. known AS 'Ba-
YOU Rapides road" thence following said
west lire of Marye street to property OF
the Red River Oil Co., Limited; thence
along the line between the land of said
Oil Co. and land of f. NJ. Wclch to cen
tire of Bayou Rapides; thence following
the meanderings of said bayon up stream
to poiut where it would intcrsect che
west line of fractional square q, it j,
were extended to the centre OF the ba
you; thence following along the west line
of fractional square 22, square Il ant
: square 8, to the northwest corner o
SQUARE 8 of said WEIGH Addition; thence
along the north line of said square No.
to the northeast corner of said sqnar'
No. 8; thence to the north line OF SAT-
Could Avenue, (known as the Bayou Ia
piles road; thence along the north lin,
of said avenue to it's intersection wit
Marye street. the point of beginning
Terms of Sale-Cash, for what the pro
perty will bring.
d. T, STAFFORD,
Sheriff Parish of Rapidcs.
April %, 1S96-30d.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
Here's a Bit of Pleasant Reading.

The SO called Expulsion Of Lord
Dunraven from the New York Yacht
club reflects very little credit upon. tho
members of that impotent and unsports-
manlike body. 1t is difficult to speak
calmly Of the puerile spite shown by
these 80 Yankee yachtsmen in going
through the farce Of "expelling" a
member who had already signifed his
intention of severing his connection with
the club, and who, heaven knows, had
little enough reason for wishing to re-
main in it. By their shameless eager
ness to put an insult upon an honorable
if mistaken English gentleman, the
members of the New York Yacht club
have forfeited even such modified re
spect as we in this country have hither-
to had for them. They have made it ut
terly impossible for any self respecting
Englishman ever again to challenge fol
the Americas cup. l GAN hardly sup
pose, however, that that fact will cause
them any regret, for they have all along
displayed o determination to retain the
trophy by hook or by crook.-Londor
Figaro.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
HE DROPPED.
A Bad Tempered Young Man Gets Les
son In Politeness.

A Bad Tempered Young Man Gets Les
son In Politeness.
A young fellow with bullying eyes,
bloodshot and heavy from loss Of sleep,
swung on to the rear end OF a south
hound Clark street cable car. 1t was
early and the car was filed with young
women going to their work. The young
fellow held between his thick. feyerlsh
lips long, dark brown cigarette, and
he sucked at it ncrvcusly.
The conductor, little pink checked
Irishman, reminded his passenger that
smoking was not allowed On the rear
platform.
"Oh, that's all right" said the young
mai, and continued to smoke.
mo, it's not all right, replied the
conductor, land you will have to 60
forward, stop smoking here or get OIL: y
The yong man looked down at the
little conductor moment, shrugged his
shoulders and started forward. AS he
passed through the car he pulled away
at his cigarette, and by the time nc
reached the front door the car was full
of smoke and many of the young women
were coughing. Designating their in.
dignant looks, he turned as he reachee
the door, blew q mouthful OF smoke in
to the car, and with a contemptuou
sheer went outside.
The little Irish conductor had beef
watching him. He followed, and goin'
close to him said:
"If you eyer do such thing i'll M
car again, I'll punch your head of. ;"
Although the young man was almos
twice as bic as the conductor, he mad
no reply, brt tossed his cigarette ava!
and his big red ears began to gro
white. -
The conductor left him, but just the
a young man who had been watchin
the proceedings with animated intere
came out and tapping the smoker
the shoulder said:
: "Ithink y u had better drop off here.
, The young fellow passed his tong
over his parched lips, gave startl'
8 glance into tho car and dropped.
8 cago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
MAURICE .HEALY.
A Funny Incident1n Which He Figures
In an Irish Court.

A Funny IncidentIn Which no HIbu
In sn Irish Court.
Tim Healy, the Irish NJ. r. has
brother who is very clever barrister.
He has written a book on the revision
of the voting lists which is the standard
authority with English jurists. In con-
nection with that book funny incl
dent transpired in ono Of the courts at
Belfast.
The home rulers Of that city had
wired to the London headquarters for
an able lawyer to fight their battle, as
thew considered the local talent rather
light for such heavy legal contest.
They received reply granting their re-
quest.
The court opened, and the barrlster
for the Unionist party, clever lawyer
named Young, began an able and ex.
haustive argument why the names OF
certain Individuals should not be re-
tanned on the list. The home rulers were
wringing their hands i'll despaiff foEthe
man from London had not aplEared-at
least no one had seek him.
AS Young continued, rendering quo
tation after quotation in support OF his
assertions, the poor Nationalist became
frantic. Suddenly there was lull IN
the proceedings A modest locking
Young man had arisen to his feet to ask
a question. Nobody knew him.
my lord, th--th-a-1 would like
th-th"-
A roar of laughter rcsounded through
the courtroom, and even the judge
smiled. The crier shouted for silence,
but the suffering Of the young man
was 80 funny that it was some time ere
it could be secured Once more the slut
terer tried.
my lord, just one question. From
what b-b-bcok does the l-l-learncd gen
tlelnan quote?"
Mr.. Young at once replied, "Healy''
book on revision.
'I'm Healy," said the gentleman
with the defect in speech.
The Judge saluted him courteously
the opposing lawyer shook hands witt
him, and the Nationalist policy, which
had been outlined as defensive, becam
aggressive IN the hands Of Maurlc
Healy, whose suffering had caused sue
merriment, with the result that tn
only home ruler who ever sat for tn
, city Of Belfast, or probably ever Will
} ~, re+rrre,l ,t tho following election
Thomas Sexton.-New York Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

,o,,cp ,,,uv
w D E,ower Alexandria President
T. G. Sanford. Clerk
George Wilson ....'....''. , :; halno"in
W. FORD. C c,',;":, I'm i
Il NJ White .Calcasie,
II Snrcl]e w ..... Hineston
NJ Texada ................,..:.',' oH =, *
II Das,"so'' p;nev,llp
= = sm;tl IT. .............. .Rigolette
SCHOOL BOARD.
n s.,n,ck Aiexau,lr,a. -. President
g. Watts Alexandria ..Supt and Secty
- W R,;mwhurst. .Alexandris
S,,,,,.i Ham ,Cheneyvillc
y Sm.nce Smith ................We We'll y
i.nn.l Mallett.. .Babb's Bridge
II u Lawson. Elmer
n, L III i nsn',".r 80
! W w bfa>no"i W.l,,,t,,
oeu ~" 49,, mur pu.rr,Nn ,.,N
JUSTICES OF IHE P ~; AND .CoN-
oAAoA-no'
Alexandria Ward
1,.t;oou p.,ce-W w Wilmington and
o" :,
A kachai' 49,. g.
Constablcs-M BALTIC anu Chas .
Duke.
r,t;,o Ward
;, ;,
Justices Peace-John Dawson, u
Henderson, I W Sorrclie and u IL
Wnolard.
ots,,,o. y Thomas James
Cohs'a oies' ~,
Eli Cleveland and > M Duhlh"'
Calcasieu Ward
Iuxt;ces P.ac.-John Dixon and W
Teal
constah,es.-Henry Perkins and Il "
, Glass.
Iamonrie Ward
.Instices Peace y Robert Martin ant
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
A Bag Of Money.

A strange story Of money recovered
comes from Liverpool. A chimney sweep
in cleaning an oven flue found e4o in
coin in bag On telling the lady OF
the house she burst into tears and FAM
ed. She had put the money there herself
years ago, and having forgotten the
fact had accused her son. who was rathe-
wild, of stealing it, with the result that
he had left the house in Indignation and
had never returned.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
COUNCILMEN.
ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE DIREC.
TORY.

Jonas Rosenthal. .......... Post Master
VIM Maddox, ASST
Office hours from O'clock nj to p nj.
Money order business closes at p m.
Registered Letters close at 5o'clock Pun.
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hiueston, six times week. Leaves
Alexandria at 1880 a m; arrives at + y III.
Pineville, fourteen times a week
Leaves Alexandria at l1.3O a nj and 6 p M.
Arrives at Alexandria 10 a M and p m.
Poland, three times week. Leaves
Alexandria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays at 6 IN: returns same days p IN.
Iatt, once week Leaves Alexandria
on Fridays at 6 IN and returns same
day at $50 IN.
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, 1896-05-13
Cure for Headache.

AS remedy for all forms Of headache
Electric Bitters hss proved to he the
very best. 1t efiacts permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick head
aches Weld to its influence. We nrge alf
who are afflicted to procure bottle and
give this remedy fair trial. In cases OF
habitnal constipation Electric Bittere
cures by giving the needed tone to the
bowels. and few cases long resist the MSS
of this medicine. Try it once. Large
hotties only 80 cents at Mrs. c. Geia'es
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

CHAS. P. TRUSLOW, President.
CHAS. W. DROWN, Traffic Manager,
New Orleans, La.
LEROY A. STAFFORD, Agent, Alex
andria, La.
This Line is composed of til" following
first class steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales OF cotton
Valley Queen, 35W "
Hallctte 2OOO
w, r. Scovell " 1907
Anna B. Adams 1000 +"
Rosa Bland 500
And Fleet offs Barges, capacity 5oO
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednesdays
and Saturdays and leave Shreveport
Tuesdays and Fridays. =,
The new steamer w. T. Scovell, bnllt
expressly for this trade, will make week
ly trips between Alexandria and Shfeve'
port during the coming season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
M. w. FLOWERS,
PRACTICAL
MATCHMAKER

Has opered on Second street, opposite
City Hall and will do all repairing in his
line. Braidins hair chains a speciality.
Fine and complicated work prompt,
done. Main springs Sl.G0. Cleaning
81 60 to 50 0o and other work proportion
alrlN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
DIR. S. III. RUSHING,
ALEXANDRIA, LA.

Residence on Fourth and Wash
;notou streets. Office and Hospital on
Forth and DeSotO streets.
Surgeon for the Texas g. Pacific and
uonston. Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad Companies.
An will DO promptly cared for upon
application
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

New w, lan-Husband, I need 8
change, Tie docter said my life is toe
monotonous / need excitement
Husband-Try staying ut home
London Tit-Bita
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

TERMS OF COURT FOR RAPlDEs PARISH {:
Civil Terms-First Mondays in Jan'i-
airy and May.
Jury Terms-First Mondays in April
and November.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

uYOODMEN OF THE WORLD,-Rap.
w i,lcs Camp No. II, meets the Isl
and 3rd Mondays of each month at p
III. Visiting SOvereigns are cordially
invited to attend.
J. +. ARIAIL, c. c.
HENRY GElGER. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
Anrjl 10 1876.

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
April 20, 1896. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ipg-nalned settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Clerk of District Court at
Alexandria, La, on June IL, 1896, viz:
Noah Cloud, who made Homestead Entry
l5075 for the S. w. ! of N. E. t, W. of
s. E. / and 5. E. of s. +. / Sec. II i. l
S. X. 4 West.
He names the following witnesses to
nrove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: E. NJ. Lam
bright. William Maricle, Obey johnson,
Gideon johnson. All of Rapides Parish.
G.. MCD. BEUMBY,
REGISTER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
U. s. Senators.

u D. ScHuGVISs
N C Blanchard term expiring on the
4th of March, 1897.
Don Caffery, term expiring on 0he
4th of March, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEl EBY A
given that the regular meet NZSA1
in gs of Oliver Lodge No. 81, r. WX
g. A, NJ. have been changed from Z \
the lst and 81 Saturdays of each
month, to the list and Sd Wednesdays OF
each month.
II. w. S. LuND, w. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
Supreme Court.
Francis T Nichols. ...... Chief Justice
New Orleans.
ASSOCIATES.
Parish Officers.
Representativcs.'

Parish Officers. ,.:r.;i:.,< 4
Representatives, H;,ea .itH
G w Bolton. ..... and. IS F Meeker
District Judges Tenth Judicial District.
Jas Andrews.... .and.. ga Coo"
P P Brazealc. ..District Attorney
cI, Rans,lell Clerk District Count
e NJ Fitzpatrick. Deputy Clerk
y r Stafford Sheriff and Tax Collector
~ = n,r.tnvr "a SSessOr
DR. R l. Luckett, Jr. Coroner
K w Bringhurst ........Parisll Surveyor
p q Maddox ,......... Parish Treasurer
1rDGEs COURT OF PpEALs-3RD CIRCUIT:
w F Blackman. land. ......E 1 Lewis
Terms of Court-Second Mondays i'll
February and July.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

Will stop at all way landings as far as
Barbin's below and Montgomery above.
Freight rates very low. Address j. ".
Dammon, Alexandria. or call Oh the
Alexandria agent, A. Jarreau, for infor-
nation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13

Representatives in Congress.
First District. 800. Gen Adolph Meyer
Second Distric t..............M Lagan
Third District. Andrew Price
Fourth District .......... II. W. Osdeh
Fifth District. ......C . Dot'iioi
Sixth District. ...........S N Robertson
State Officers.
Murphy Foster. Governor
.Lient-GOvernor
Thos S Adams. Secretary OF State
Milton Cunningham. .Atty-Gcneral
John Pickett State Treasurer
w w Heard. Auditor Public Accounts
A D Lafargue. ..Supt Public Education
JIG Hawks. Commissioner immigration
nc Newsom. Commissioner Agriculture
J S Lanier. Register State Land Office
w G Burt. ........... Adjutant General
i Seip,. Senator 18th Senatorial District
Baton Rouge Advocate ....state Printer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-13
LODGE MEETINGS.

rDD FELLOWs.-Phenix Lodge: No
\ SO. I. O. o. +. meets every Tnes-
day night at o'clock. All brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
MOSES MAYER, N. e.
LIP. WuIrTINGToN, Rec. Sec.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-Alexan
n dria Lodge, No. 80, meets the First
and Third Thursdays at 8p. NJ. Visiting
brethren cordially invited.
E. G. HUNTER, c. G.
A. HILTON, X. Of r. Il S.
TNIGHTs OF MISUNDERSTANDING
X Lodge, No. $40, meets on the
Second and Fourth Wednesdays OF each
month at 8 y. in. Visiting brethren are
invited to attend.
- w. j. A. JOHNSTON, D.
J.T. KNlGMTEN, Rep.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-02-13
Il This the Missing Links

At the last meeting OF the French Socie.
tic d Authropologie, says the Paris Figaro
the savanis of Paris were convinced of the
importance OF a recent discovery made In
Java by DR.. Dubois, a Dutch naturalist
who has at last he con siders found the real
missing link.
This scientist made a journey 70 Java
and collected 400 boxes of bones, and
among these remains he has found a skuli
a thigh bone and two wisdom teeth. which
he declares belong to the same skeleton.
He has given the name Pythecanthopus
Erectus-that Is to say. neither man nor
m~onkey-t0 the being to which these
bones once belonged.
When fac-similps Of DR., Dubois discOv-
cry were seen by the members Of the So
ciete d'Anthropologie they ceased to re
gard the matter as a joke and were uhani-
nous in their regrets that in place OF a
thigh zone DR.. Dubois had not found a
tibia. because this portion of the myster-
ious beings anatomy would have allowed
them TO decide in a much surer manner
whether the animal in question really did
walk with his nose in the air, which Ovid
remarked was the principal characteristic
of humanity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-02-13
Tho American Dairy.

The dairy promises about as we'll if not
better than any other branch Of farm indus
try. The we'll defined disposition of legis-
iators is to put a stop to the competition of
imitation butter, the chief complaint against
which has been that it is sold as genuine
butter. There is not much to fe ar on the
part OF dairymen with respect to oleomarga
rine competition if every pound of the stuff
is sold for just what it is.
N person who has studied its character
care TO eat it; and the average consumer,
even 1t he is ignorant of the character of
o~leomargarine, wants no imitation butter on
his bread. But Notwithstanding the laws
that have been enacted providing for the
pain marking of imitation butter, thousands
of pounds are consumed on boarding house,
hotel aud restaurant tables by those who
suppose that they are eating butter, and ev-
cry pound of it takes the place of the honest
product. The disposition. we repeat, is TO
put a stop to this fraud, and probably within
a year there will be universal legislation to
accomplish this, and it will be greatly to the
interests of the dairy. The fact, too, is be
coming more generally recognized that the
dairy is less drain upon the soil than almost
any other branch of farming, and this is
leading to the adoption Of dairying. Then
there is The old fact being more deeply i'm
pressed all the time hat dairy products are
OF comparatively small bulk and can be more
easily and more cheaply shipped than other
products Of the farm. To all this may be
added that winter dairying is being more
and more generally followed, and as it is
adopted. the profits of the business are great
~ increased; and while there is a brighten
ing future for beef production, it may be
clearly seen that the American dairy will be-
come more and more prominent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-02-13
Rather Embarrassing.

A well known Washington minister
told a good story to the representative Of
the Star:
I'm a country circuit in Virginia" he
said, 1T was the custom to wear weekday
shoes and stockings to church. because the
dust would get them soiled. SUNDAY foot
gear was carried along in the hands of the
wearers. and when the church was reached
a change was affected. One OF the ablest
ministers in the conference preached at the
church. and b ing told Of the custom and
having some distance to walk from where
he was being entertained, adopted the
same method. One of the characteristics
of the minister was his observation-disclosures,
and thrusting his hosiery in his pocket, he
mounted the pulpit. When in the middle
of his discourse he drew out what he
thought was his handkerchief. and after
wiping his brow laid the article down on
the pulpit, where, to his dismay and the
amusement IF the congregation he discov
cred that it was the pair Of extra socks he
had worn to church. He completed his
sermon, but it was the last time he ever
conformed to that particular custom of the
country"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-02-13
To Keep A Canary.

1t is essential for the good health of a ca
nary bird to keep the cage perfectly clean
and str.wn with fresh gravel. Fresh water
Tor boil drinking and bathing should be
given every morning and during the moult-
ing season a bi, of iron kept in the drinking
cup is excellent. Never hang the cage in a
room without a fire, but or mild days the
bird will be greatly refreshed bv the air from
an open window. The cage should never
be less than eight inches in diameter and
twelve in height. 1t should have perches
at different heights. The canary which is
the usual house bird, thrives during the win
ter on a diet of small brown rape seeds, OBJ
tanned during the summer, and occasional
slices of sweet apple. Occasionally a few
poppy or canary seeds and a very little
bruised hemp seed may be added.