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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
FREAK FACTORIES.
shown1en Have No Trouble In Providing
New Attractions.

ne" AtJEhCtlOHbs
"How do you manage to find new
freaks and euriosities?' was the ques-
ton asked Of the manager Of o travelling
show that had pitched its tent in q
London suburb.
Don't have to find them," was the
laconic response. "They find us. The
freak business is as regularly established
as any other and has its wholesale and
retail firms, travelling statesmen, brokers,
price lists, factories'-
"Factories?' queried the reporter,
aghast.
"Why. certainly. factories, of course
The freak business is divided into about
three varieties-foreign, domestic and
fake.
III tho first class the collectors travel
all over the world in search of rarities,
but the very best freaks come from In
dia and the Malay peninsula In these
countries there are people who breed
freaks. They buy young children and
animals and defCrm them while their
bones are soft by all manners of means
Then they are constantly on the outlook
for genuine natural freaks and in those
lands the birth Of freak occurs very
frequently. TIE headquarters of this
business is at Singapore.
Then there are any number Of men
who devote themselves to the discover
ing and placing of freaks of all kinds
and varieties, and there is scarcely q
day goes by that we do not receive
packages Of photographs and illustrated
circulars from some freak merchant or
other.
''Of course there are the faxed freak
men-a perfect host in themselves. If
the proprietor CT some little show needs
all additional attraction and does not
have the money to hire something good
for; like everything else, freaks have
their price-hc can get something for
little money that will serve his purpose.
''The real, genuine live freaks always
command high prices and travel all
over the world III order to exhibit them.
selves. Most of them have regular routes
mapped out by their advance agents,
just like theatrical companies, and as
they only appear at a place at long in.
tervals they never get stale, and some
times make bigger hits en- their second
or third appearance than on their first.
London Mail. .~-~,.,-g.-- -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Rapides Tenth Judicial
District Court.
CHARLES W. OWEN }

CHARLES w. OWEN
vs.. No. r45S7.
HIS CREDITORS SURRENDER.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
IN the creditors of Charles w. Owen,
Of Cheneyvillp, Rapides parish, Louis
lana. that he has made u voluntary sur
render of his property for the benefit OF
his creditors. which surrender has been
accepted by the Honn. f. G.. Hunter,
Judge Of the Tenth Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish Of Rapilcs,
and all further proceedings against eth.
er the person or property of the said
Charles w. Owen has been stayed, and
that a meeting Of the creditors of said
Owen will be held before Louis j. Hnk-
cnyos, Notary Public, at his Office in the
City of Alexandria, La. on Monday, the
Gath day of August 1896, for the purpose
Of explaining exactly the amount of their
respective claims and to vote for aud
elect IL Syndic to administer the proper
ty thus surrendered.
~ WITNESS the Honorable E. G.
: SEAL Hunter and E. N. Cullom, Jr.,
(~~ ]Jud.es Of said Court and Civ
Ell under my hand and seal officially this
the 10th day of July A. d., 1896.
c. l.. RANSDELL,
Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
Farseeins scotchwomsn.

1t would probably take many genera
tions of undesired and undesirable adj
versity to train Americans into the far
seeing thriftiness of the Scotch. An H.
lustration Of this thrift is contained In
the story Of Scotchwoman who had
been promised q present Of new bon
net by lady. Before she made the
purchase, the lady called and asked the
good woman:
would you rather have q felt or 8
straw bonnet, Mrs. Wilson,"
"Wecl," said Mrs. Wilson, Il think
I'll TAX strae ane. TIN maybe BIO a
mouthfu' to the COO when I'm done wi
it!"-Youth's Companion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
A Regal Bridal Gift,

A good story Is told Of the late Baron
Hirsch. A charming young girl, we'll
known i'll London society, married an
equally we'll known guardsman. Neither
was overrich. The baron's wedding
gift-at the instigation Of the Prince Of
Wales-was special train to Constan.
tinople and back for the honeymoon
and three weeks stay at the best hotel
in Constantinople. London Tit Bits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
All About Love.

"Say, I'm in love, I" confded the faro
dealer to the lookout during a lull in
the play.
why, you don't know what love
is, laughed the lookout.
Don't you believe it, retorted the
dealer. "Love is a game that Cupid
deals. He has crooked layout, and the
bank wins every bet. II you copper a
case in his game it's sure to win; if you
play case open it looses, and you re in
big luck if you don't get whipsawed in
every turn. II man calls the turn It'll
a l to 10 shot be drops dead. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
SYNDIC'S SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Rapidcs,
Tenth Judicial District
Court.
GEORGE A. WHEELER
-, VS.. No. 1850.

GEORGE A. WHEELER
VS.. fNO. 1850.
HIS CREDITORS.
DURsUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
i order of sale issued from the Honor
able the Tenth Judicial District Court
and to me directed rs Syndic OF the
above entitled and numbered insolvency,
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, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, Oh
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9Th, A. D. 1896,
the following described property, to-
wit:
One lot jewelry, cutlery and notions,
us per inventory OH file.
Terms of Sale-Casli, subject to APP
praisemeut ON lille.
D.T. STAFFORD,
July %, 1896. syn.lic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29

Gambling eggs is the one infallible
way to test them. This is done in q
dark room with candle, gas or electric
light When the egg is held close to the
light, if fresh it will appear pinkish
yellow, and if otherwise 1t will be dot
ted with opaque spots or be entirely dark.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
Corrected.

Papa Gust arrived from down town
Well, where's Bessie? Why isn't she
running to meet me, as usual?
Mamma-Bessie has been naughty
and disobedient. l have had to deprive
her of her playthings, and she has been
weeping bitter tears in her own room
for the last half hour.
Voice of Bessie (from adjoining room,
Tears amt bitter. They're salt
Chicago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29

TranSicns '"a u" 'rtisen,ents 81 90 pc
square fors i'''nscrtl"n, 30 cents To-
each subscH rue alnsrrfi0n.
All advrN of cuts of n political ma
turr must luv in advance.
All notice ,.,Frsnnal character vii
he charged Bile, MT the rate OF 10 cent
per line. q nh,
Marriage "a In. ,ituary notices, not ex
ceeding ten th. will be published free
exceeding VI s. IS, will he charged n
regular rat oa''
Personal Els to double regular rates
Commun ay cans solicited, Init we dis
claim any Rl;c.oibility for the views Of
cOrrespOndtN All communication.
mnst he sci Saturday. otherwise
they will Ii; asc"o lie over for ncxtkissur
CorrespotHsllpr. ! must invariably send
ms their rea 4. H., sell as assumed names
A failure imply with this rule will
consign all disc communications to the
waste baske Wy Ii
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29

By doing good with his money q
man, as it were, stamps the image Of
God upon it and makes it pass current
for the merchandise Of heaven.-Rut-
ledge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
An Old Hand.

Bob-How much is it customary to
Ave the minister when he marries you?
Ben-Oh, generally give him $40
eYonk.rs Statesman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29

YoS-H|Ho not receive your paper reg
ularly, either W mail or carrier,
Ia please notify MS Immediately.
fTYou wish your pA per discontinued,
notify us at oacd without e:s!ia = =
IL npon the Post Master, to dis
charge this unpleasant duty for yon
iT Yon desire a sample copy for your,
self or friend, we will take
~ pleasure in sending it to you upon
request.
l. You .nanSe your address, notify
us, giving your name, present post
Office and he post Office to which
you wish the paper changed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
PARTITION SALE.
State Of Leuisiana-Parish Of Rapides
Tenth Judicial District
Court.

ELLA HAYES, TUTRIx,
VS.. No. 3747.
BETTE BUTLER, EFT AL.
10y VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF PAR
ID tition, and pursuant to a Commits
sion and order of sale therein issued from
the Honorable the Tenth Judicial Dis
trict Court, and to ME directed as Sheriff
of the Parish of Rapides, commanding
and authorizing me to sell for cash, ac-
cording to law and after due advertise
ment, for the purposes Of partition, the
hereinafter described property belonging
to plaintiff and defendants in the above
entitled and numbered suit, L 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,
La, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, A. D. 1896,
the following described property to-wit !:
A certain tract of land situated in the
Parish of Rapides, Louisiana and being
the n. 4. I. II. 1 fS. E. /, S. Il. of S.
Z. (. Sec. 80, N. w. t, W. of s. w. /,
Sec. SO, T. 3, N RI, W., containing $40
acres of land.
Terms ofSale-Cash.
D. I. STAFFOR,y
y Sheriff Parish .sta sSta.
July l., 'gG.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
sr.LIM g. s.-u G. A. s. N
II. C. M0SELEY,
ATTORNEY = AT LAW
ALEXANDRIA,, La,
ALEXANDRIA,, La

EPractices in all classes of cases in
all the Courts of the parishes of RapideS,
Grant, Natchitoches, Avoyelles, Sabine,
St. Landry, in the Supreme Court of the
State and in theFederal Courts.
Office up stairs over A. Alberts store
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-07-29
RED RIVER LINE.

CHAS. p. TRUSLOW, President.
CHAS. w. DROWN, Traffic Manager,
New Orleans, La.
LEROY A. STAFFORD, Agent, Alex.
andria, LII.
This Line is composed of the following
first-class steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales Of cotton.
Valley Queen, $500 /" $
Hallette =" 1900 g g.
w. L. Scovcll 50 1907 "
Anna B. Adams 1000 "
Rosa Bland 500 I"
And Fleet offs Barges, capacity 500
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednesdays
and Saturdays and leave Shreveport
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The new steamer w. T. Scovell, built
expressly for this trade, will make week
ly trips between Alexandria and Shreve-
port during the coming season.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
BREAD ON THE WATER.
Acquittal of Mankato Murderer
Years Ago Has Its Eject

Acquittal of n Mankato Murderer
Years Ago Has Its Eject.
Mcdlora, N. D.. Jan. 1S.-This county
and town are still excited over the
Wadsworth verdict of acquittal. The
threats Of Bismarck jurors to bring
suit against Medoraites has not poured
oil on the troubled waters. Medora
people do; not believe any suits will be
brought against them, and claim to be
abundantly able to- prove all they have
asserted in regard to illegal and UNI
due influence brought to bear on the
jury, resulting in Marcus Wadsworth's
acquittal from the charge Of murder.
The following story, which will be Of
interest in Minnesota, is told relative
to the jurp and its verdict: It is said
that several years ago q particularly
brutal murder was committed near
Mankato, Mimi, by a preacher, who
beat his victim absolutely to pieces
and threw the remains into wheat
field. On the trial Mark Wadsworth.
the Medora man, was one Of the Jurors
who held out for disagreement, and
the murderer was finally released. The
daughter Of the alleged Minnesota
murderer is now a resident of Bis
marck, and is the wife Of one of the
jurors In the Wadsworth case. 1t is
claimed that through her gratitude to
Wadsworth for securing the acquittal
OF her father years before, she was in
strumental in getting her husband and
four personal friends on the Jury that
acquitted Wadsworth.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
MORE POPULATIONS.
south Dakotans Adopt sure Means
to Secure MANIFESTATION.

south Dak0tans Adopt Sure Means
to Secure Immigration.
Mitchell, 8. D.. Jan. 1S.-The South
Dakota immigration Association in
now an institution Of fact, the conyen-
ton having finished its labors this aft
ernoon and adjourned. This morning
the convention listened to an address
by Prof. ]. E. Tabor on the formation
of artesian wells. their source, and by
what means they receive their supply
OF water. Gov. Sheldon delivered an
address on the resources of the state.
ID. Il. Mc(Ttnnis, secretary of the North
western Immigration Association, gave
the delegates q most excellent talk,
His remarks We're heartily received.
DIR. McLouth. Of the Brookings Aeri-
cultural college. spoke on artcsian wells
from q scientific STANDPOINT.
The committee On resolutions report
ed this afternoon, among the most i'm.
rOrtaEt being one IN reference to a rec.
ommendation to the state legislature
requesting that body to appoint COM
missioner OF immigration. There was
strong sentiment against the resolu-
ton owing to the political phase Of
the ONCE, many thinking 1t would be
useless on that account. The resolu-
tiOn was unanimously voted down.
The executive committee will labof
with the Western Passenger Associa-
tiOn for excursion rates on all lines
running into this state, the same AZ
are now given to Induce immigration
into Southern portions Of the United
States.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

Ensland's capacity for getting into
houble, Is beng rather vividly demon
strated nowadays. What, with her
lscandalous ENHANCEMENT in Armenia,
her audacious usurpation in Venezuela
and her crafty attempt to grab new
territory in Alaska and South Africa,
4 looks q though Salisbury were
piling up Q burden Of troubles that
would sooner or later break the back
oI his administration ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
THE NEWS. RESUME.
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Comprehensive Review OF tho
i Important Happenings of the
Past Week Culled From the Tell
csraph Reports The Notable
Events ut Home ana Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Warrington Talk.

Warrington Talk.
The Venezuelan commission held its
first meeting and Judge Brewer was
chosen president.
The president has committed to two
months actual imprisonment the thir-
teen months sentence Of attempting to
pass counterfeit coin.
The United States supreme court nd
vanced the case of Coffin, indicted for
completely in wrecking the Indianapo-
lis National bank, and set the hearing
for the first Monday In March.
The battleship Oregon will soon be
ready for sea. The last Of the armor
plates for the turrets have been ship
ped from the Bethlehem works in the
East for the Union Iron works, and &C.
coriing to contract the vessel is to be
completed within ninety days after
the receipt Of the plates.
Controller Eckles will, in line with
the policy pursued at Philadelphia and
elsewhere, when there are two insolvs
ent banks without conflicting interests,
on Feb. /, consolidate the receiver
ships of the Columbia and Chemical
National banks Of Chicago.
In a letter to q member Of the Ma
tional Association Of Postoffice Clerks,
Postmaster General Wilson states he
Is not in the slightest degree opposed
to the organization, and that it has his
best wishes for the accomplishment of
all proper purposes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

There are several bfeakwaters which
are formed Of seaweed to be found IN
the central part OF the North Atlantic
ocean, and in the Pacific north Of the
Sandwich Islands. The Enclosures are
called Sargossa seas. The appearance
presented To- that of an undulating
meadow, consisting Of a succession Of
yellow: feathery punches. The plant
OF which these 'breAkwaters consist
frequently grows to q length Of. be-
tween 400 and 400 feet, and the eptan-
ssled mas, swaying like 9 ponderous
curtain n, 1 the water, e6ectually
y M shock, ofs the most tram ssa \.
So roller. al. s \. 8 Y I.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

England in it's isolation is a sort Of
ishmael among nations, but the down
.fall Of the British empire is not quite
% near az some Of the prophets think.
England's money has disarmed enc
miles and brought alHes In more than
one exigency when the world seemed
b be arrayed against her. That coun-
ny u almost % wealthy in proportion
20 tho rcot Of the old word a. Il ever
was, and It IL fully % researceful and
eudacions.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
WIIHO CHI
THE VENEZUELAN TRoU BLE WILD
BE SETTLED ALlCABLY.
Indications Are That Rngland sVil1
Agree to an Arbitration Plan
That WINS Originally Proposed byi
the United states-Pope Leo semfs
Omcially ORers to Act - Arbi.s
TRAITOR. t4:, 1. .i,a "

u Washington, Jan. 1S. Aside from the
lcisurely manner In which the VeneA
xuclan commission Is arranging tcl
prosecute it's work, there are other In
dications that the administration has
become convinced that this august
body will not have the honor Of set.'
Ting the boundary dispute. While Il.
cannot be stated positively that this
belief is based entirely upon any spe-
cilc reports from Ambassador Bay.
ard upon the subject, yet there is rea-
son to believe some assurances of "
satisfactory nature have come to the
state department. that the matter will
be Terminated shortly, probably within
two months or before a report reason
ably can be expected from the Vene-
zuelan commission and upon lines that
will be unobject ionable to our govern
ment. While details OF the arrange
ment are not obtainable, and perhaps
have not yet been fixed, It is believed
that the basis of 1t will be arbitratiOn
as proposed originally by the United
States. but with limitation that win
suffice at least to save British pride
and appear to maintain British con-
sistency. This is likely to be found in
IN agreement between Great. Britain
and Venezuela directly brought about
through the good offices Of a third
party not necessarily or probably the
United States, to submit to a Joint
commission the question Of the title to
all territory west Of the Schomburgk
line, with provtso that IL In the
course of the inquiry Of the commits
sion evidence appears to touch the
British title to the lands lying to the
eastward of that line, then the body
may extend its functions to adjudicate
such title. This arrangement would
meet the British contention that the
original arbitration shall be limited to
lands to the westward Of the line,
while still conceding the justice Of the
contention of President Cleveland that
the lands on the other side may prop
erly be taken into consideration in fix
ing the boundary. Possibly supple
mentary arbitration will oe left to
deal with the question as to the title
Ut the eastward lands IL the original
commission dealing with the matter
shall find that the title to the lands is
Q tit subject for arbitra tor as shown
by the evidence produced before it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

The long story Of the loves, intrigues,
divorces and remarriages in New
FORKS millionaire set has added to it
COW pretty chapter relating to the
engagement Of Mrs. Willie K. Wander
bilt and Oliver Belmont, both Of whom
have figured In the divorce courts.
That the public can be SO entertained
o onk Of the advantages in having a
tsisure class.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

The election Of Emperor William to
membership In a Milwaukee press club
because there are rumors Of his expul-
sion from several English clubs, was a
graceful courtesy. The emperor will
feel thoroughly comfortable in his
new membership, for we are all kings
over here, although we. don't draw the
salary.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

Along the Atlantic coast, after a
heavy storm, SO far as two and half
miles from the sea shore, trees have
been found with all their leaves in
midsummer turning red and brown.
from the effects Of the blistering salt
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

So there is to be another Vanderbilt
wedding, as quiet as the other one was
ostentAtious. And the question this
time is, whether the bride will be able
10 persuade her favorite Episcopal cler.
gyman to perform the ceremony.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
Merely TechnicaI.

Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 18.-In the United
States circuit court this morning Judge
Thomas announced that, while all cir
cumstances showed a technical VIOLA
ton of nm order of'thc court by Huron
city officials, he did not consider that
the acts were meant as an intentional
violation. He then suspended the or
der Tor their appearance to show cause
why they should not be punished for
contemplated ordered the water works
to pc again placed In possession. OF the
receiver, from whom 1t was taken by
force. MI
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

In London-unlike other cities. espe-
cially New York and vienna-no house
Is permitted to exceed in height the
width of the street in front, and the
number Of inhabitants is limited by
law.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24
Accidental Happenings.

M. 49, .a.-s.s" s,.
Maggoire, in Italy, exploded, sinking
the vessel and drowning. twelve people
who were on board.
The hotter in the tantx honse at Do.
catur.. md. blew IN. scatterine the
building in ali directions. Thomas
Mylott. the engineer. was fatally hnrt.
Tuo oh,,aran - A.. I.o..-s
.r" ,,,,rnnS - aoa+,, A s,.s M ol as.Iu
~ NJ n.iia. Nav ~ NJ .nd , H4rs o aa.,
" ,aasa IN - MT anu nv. ME. Leon
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

DR.. Young records that, at Gibraltar,
the human voice has been heard at a
distance Of ten miles, and it is true
that over rater, as well as surface Of
Ice, sound Il propagated with extraor
binary clearness and strength.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

In spite Of general dullness and of
the falling OF in sugar exports, Ger
many managed to increase its exports
to the United States $27, 600 600 for the
nrst quarter Of this year AS compared
with the first quarter of last.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

The fact that Emperor William Of
Germany ID Queen victoria's grand
son doesn't seem to mitigate the as
perity Of the situation between Ger.
many and England.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-24

"A Winnipeg paper asks its contem-
poraries Of the East to make note Of
the fact that 1900 farmers Of Mani
toba will this year produce 10000, 600
bushels of grain from 1881, 796 acres
Of land.