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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09
No. 1917 AN ACT

10 preserve the purity Of the bal.
lot by regulating the manner Of
l,ol.lingand conducting elections;
by providing al official form Of
ballot; by prescribing the time
and method in which nomina-
lions shall be made and certifi-
ed; for providing for the division
of parishes, cities and towns int"
convenient election precincts;
by providing for the appoint.
ment Of officers to conduct such
elections and defining their du-
Ties by prescribing the manner
in which the votes OF electors
shall I've taken, and the count
aud returns thereof made; by
providing for the punish.
ment Of violations of this
law. and repeating all laws in
conflict with the same.
frnptinnnI from last week I
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

Tho commercial traveller inva.
riably seeks the best accommOtla-
tons when he strikes a town.
That is the reason that Keys Ex.
change Hotel is universally pat.
ronized 10y the fraternity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

From all accounts Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a Godsentl
to the afflicted. There is no al,
vertisement about this; we feel
inst like saying it. The i" Demo.
rrat," Carrollton, Ky. For sale
by H.. J. Sullivan, Phoenix drug
store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

-Gn"st~ OF Keys Exchange 10
tel are always supplied with clean
and cnrf rtal,le beds, u deSidera-
tnm always eagerly looked for
ward to and appreciated by the
exhausted traveller.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

The table at Keys Exchange
Hotel is always furnished with
rich butter and milk. he producer
Of herd of fine Jersey COWS be-
longing to the proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09
NOTICE.
ALEXANDRIA, Ia,
SEPT. ). 1895.

There will he III examination Of
applicants and teachers in the pub.
lie schools Of Rapides parish, La,
on Wednesday, Sept. 18th inst.
All applicants will appear prompt.
ly on that day at the High School
building at 8 a. NJ. By or,leg
&. A. SCHNACK.
GEO. q. WATTS, Presl lent.
Srcrptarv
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

The Club adjourned to meet on Mon
day night, Sept. l4th.
The same Committee on Invitation,
that served for this meeting, was reap
pointed to select speakers to address the
Club at the next meeting,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09
DENuCRaT IL

The DEMOCRAT is III receipt
of an invitation from Mr.. and Mrs.
n. II. Baulouin TO attend the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Don
to Mr.. J. p. Lightfoot, which WAS
solemuized yesterday at $50 p. M.
ut the First Christian Church,
New Orleans, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

The mcau ut Keys Exchange
Hotel is simply superb and cannot
he rIualt4l. much less surpassed,
by any caravansary outside of The
metropolitan cities.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

Attention is dirented to the
official proceedings of rlIe School
Board, which appear elsewhere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

IL yrn have y good property
TO insure, 70 TO !. w. Alexander
an / get il good policy on il.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA
District Court-Parish Of Rapide,

MO. ZIG. WHEREAS, LAFAYETTE
IN DYER. has made application to
this Court to he appointed Administrator
of the Succession Of William Dyer, de-
ceased,
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
doth or may concern, to show cause with
in ten (l0) days from the date hereof,
why the same should not be granted.
49, BY order of the Court, Clerks
SEAL Office, Alexandria, La. this 9Th
(~~- day of Sept. 1896.
G. N. FITZPATRICK,
Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

To Mrs T. F. Treadway, Of Alex.
andria on Monday afternoon, Sept.
It'll, 1896, a son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09
BOKN:

70 Mrs. George Bauer, of Alexan
dria, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 1896, Il
son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-09

GContinuel from last week
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
WANTS TO BE A CHAPLAIN.
Tho Rev. S. N. Pilohard seeking a Positio
in the Army.

The Ruv. S. N. Pichard. pastor of
Scott NJ. Il. Church, is candidate
for tho position of chaplain in the
army. For GONE time several of his
friends have been interesting them
solves in his behalf, and n few days
ago he went to Washington and signed
the necessary papers, and now the mat
ter is entirely in the hands of Senator
George Gray, who ia warm friend of
Mr.. Pilchard. There ia no certainty
as to when the appointment will be
made, but it is thought that the next
place will be given to the Wilmington
minister, who is an ambitious yourg
man and considered thoroughly capable.
Mr. Pilchard is recommended by promi-
mont ministers of the Wilmington Con
ference, as well as several dignitariea
outside of the conference. He also has
the hacking of several close friends of
the administration, and his friends,
who have taken charge of his candi
dacy, feel confident that he will he sue
cessful.
One of the gentlemen who visited
Washington in the interest of Mr.. Pill
chard's candidacy stated that while
Scott Church would be sorry to part
with their new pastor, the majority of
the members would be only too glad to
see him appointed to a position such
as he ID now seeking. He also stated
that Mr.. Pilchard was not conducting
a personal CANVASS, and he believed
that the matter originated altogether
with his friends, and after they
broached the subject to him and
promised their support be consented to
become a candidate. As far ae could
be ascertained be took no steps per-
sonally until last wesk, his friends
doing all of the work evidently of their
own volition, but few days ago it be
came necessary for him to make per-
sonal application, and in company with
several friends he visited Washington
and took the necessary steps.
While most of the members of Scott
Church have been cognizant ot the
matter for several days, it was not
generally known until Tuesday, when it
was the talk among church people,
who were glad TO know that he had
such an excellent chance of securing
the appointment Several, who spoke
of the matter to reporter of The
Gazette. felt sure that if he should
receive the appointment he will make
an admirable official.
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Pilchard came TO Scott Church at the
close of the last session of conference,
he has already made host of friends
not only in his own church but also
among others with whom he has been
brought in contact, and should he re-
ceive the government appointment his
loss will be regretted great deal.
lie has commenced his first year at
the church in manner that gives
promise of successful year such as
the church has never known.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
A Mnr.nnle nance

Some very unique and pretty sights
are given with the Barnum 4 Bailey
Greatest Show on Earth this season.
by way of introduction to tho sports
and races on the track tournament
has been devised between hunters
mounted on jumping horses, on pure
blooded Arabian steeds and others.
The May pole dance ia beautifully
executed by expert horsemen and
horaewomeu, succeeded afterwards by
jumps and leaps over high barred
gates &C., together with a realistic
hunters meet" " showing whole packs
of coursing and fox hounds with their
whippers-in, NC. 1t is very pretty
and novel introduction to the races and
appreciated by all who love high class
horsemanship. This new feature will
be seen here whom the show arrives ON
Saturday, May 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
summoned 10 chicncn.

William II. Lee has been summoned
as witness in the United States court
at Chicago on May dth. where he will
testify for the prosecution in case OF
the government against E. X. Weeks,
charged with using the mails for pur.
poses of fraud. Mr.. Lee had answered
an advertisement which offered posi-
tions, and had sent 81 for which Weeks
was TO secure him position. That
was the last Mr. Lee heard of his
money. He notified tho Postoifice De-
partment and transmitted two letters
and postal card which he had received
in the Weeks transaction. The de-
partment had been trying to catch
Weeks and these letters assisted in his
capture.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
a Conventlnn 81 Ierien,ls.

The Concord Friends Firat-day
School Union held the semi-a annual con-
vention at Darby on Monday. Among
those who made addresses was Alfred
MeAllistor Of this city, who spoke as
follows: Make the meetings attractive
rather than repulsive. Much depends
upon the home. Ii the parents are
meeting going people tho children will
most likely be, but if the former are
indifferent about it the latter will soon
find excuses for not going" One of the
delegates from this city stated that
Wilmington pridcs itself on tho faith.
fulness of teachers, which is great
encouragement to the pupils to be in
their places.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
DELAWARE PEACE SOCIETY.
Resolutions adopted and National Dele
gate Chosen.

gate Chosen.
meeting was held by the Delaware
Peace Society Monday evening. The
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we are in entire
sympathy with the effort now being
made TO induce our government and
that OF Great Britain to establish arbi-
tration as the method of concluding all
differences between those two powers
and we send greetings of cordial ap-
proval and unity to the great meetings
for promoting such arbitration to be
hold in Washington the 22d and 23d of
this month.
Resolved, That we rejoice in the
action Of the Catholic Church in be-
half of arbitration as expressed by the
administrations, Vaughan analogue
-and others, and we desire that all
other religious bodies will use their in
fiuence for this Christian principle of
civilization.
Resolved, That we approve of the
action of President Cleveland and Sec
retary Olney in offering to mediate be-
tween the government Of Spain and the
insurgent party in Cuba; assuring
Spain of the kindest motives on the
part of the United States in seeking to
bring about pacific condition of
affairs in Cuba, and urging that the
good Offices of this country be accepted
in the spirit proffered.
Resolved, That we cannot but feel
that the liberty and prosperity of our
loved country are in danger from the
spirit of militarism manifested. in the
increase appropriations for war in time
of peace; in the introduction of war
tactics into our public schools and
church organization. "
Interesting addresses were made by
several of the members and David
Ferris read paper reviewing the work
accomplished in settling dipsutes by
arbitration. A letter was also read
from the Rev. W. w. Campbell, who
was too i'll to be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
MI. ferguson TOOK No Chnnces.

Before breakfast on Tuesday, Colen
Ferguson, clerk of the orphans court
and register in chancery, put sup
posed mad dog beyond the chance of
doing further harm. Mr.. Ferguson
lives at Blackbird, aud it was early
this morning when he noticed dog
coming into the yard, The animal, which
was of the beagle variety, acted
strangely. 1t was iistless and uncertain
in its movements, and its eyes were
badly inhamed, SO that they almost
protruded from the head. The strange
dog snapped at the resident dog and
ran towards Mr. Ferguson. The latter
quickly closed gate between himself
and the dog Mr.. Ferguson soon got
his shot gun and made short work of
the brute. lie afterwards learned that
it had bitten dog up the road.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
sUss Ex GO uNrr oouRr.
The Verdict in the steele viii Case-Liquo
Licenses Granted.


Licenses Granted.
Special Corrolpondenc ot tiazette aud Journal
Georgetown, April 20. Many cases
were disposed of at last weeks session
of court
III the Steele will case the jury de-
clared the will was invalid because the
maker was not of sound mind.
The case to compel the Levy Court
TO appoint commissioners TO lay out a
school district near Sand Hill Church
was postponed until the October term.
Tho case of James Baker ya. Levi
johnson resulted in non-suit.
All of Tuesday was consumed in
arguing certiorari cases. about 20
were on the trial list and in nearly
every instance the court set aside the
Judgment because it was not properly
entered.
In the case of Mae4x New, for use of
Jacob N. Coulbourn VS.. Jacob o. and
Priscilla s. Kinder verdict was given
for defendants for costs.
Verdict for defendant was given in
the Pepper vs.. Pepper eiectment suit.
In the case of Robert p. Davis, ad
ministrator of Sophia Van Worst VS..
James W. Lynch verdict was given for
lue pidlutlu.
The liquor application cases were
heard Saturday.
Larry L. West made application for
license for the hotel at Millsboro.,
Remonstrances were filed and the an.
plication was withdrawn.
Messrs. Smith and Ford made appli-
cation for license for the Hotel Hem
lopen. Rehoboth.
A remonstrance containing about GO
names was presented. Among those
who protested were Commodore Shoch,
U. S. NJ, Washington; Mayor Hooper
of Baltimore, the Rev. Il. Ii. Adams,
the Rev. ID. II. Coriiran, Ii. 2. Can
non and Il. S. r. Butler. The judges
decided to grant the license.
Calvin II. Lang, who made applica-
tion for license for the hotel at
Bridgeville, was refused because he
did not have stabling and provender
for four horses when the application
was made.
The following licenses were granted (:
Hotel Henlopen, Rehoboth; d. b.
Hazard, Clayton House. Milsboro
j. Ii. Palmer, Cedar Beach Hotel,
Cedar Beach; j. II. Truitt, Eagle
Hotel, Georgetown; William NJ. JeiYer-
son, Doulgass House, Rehoboth; II. G.
Pennington, Sussex House, 5eaford /;
p. j. Hart, Brick Hotel, Georgetown.
James Maddox, colored, convicted of
assault and battery on j. Frank Thaw-
ley of Laurel. stood in the pillory an
hour Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Coneora onnrterIy Meeting.

Concord Quarterly Meeting of the
Society of Friends tHicksite) will con-
vene in this city on April 2sth. The
business sessions will be held in the
Friends Meeting House, Fourth and
West streets. in nrevious years, Friends
from other places have been entertained
by tho Wilmington Friends at their
residences. This year luncheon will
be served at the school building oppo-
site the Meeting House, both before
and after the regular sessions. This
meeting is the most important business
meeting of the year, because it is the
last prior to the Yearly Meeting which
will be held in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
o0R GorERNM ENr1L srsTEar.
Senator Gray Gives Two Roa,ons WHY Tn
IL IA Graat r..,.,,,..

iSn Great Country.
The New York Word Sunday printed
the following expression from Senator
Gray.
II can tell you one or two reasons
why this is great country. IL was
settled by the Holonists from tho most adj
vaneed nations, and has had an oppnrtu-
nifty never before equaled Of making
an experiment in self- government. The
pooplo have been able to make the ex-
pertinent without tho handicap and
hlndrance of poverty was an impossi
bllty SO far as foud and shelter are con
cerned, thanks to the natural resources
of America.
Eliminated also from the problem
which the people have had to confront
IS the weight of tradition and of a
privileged class. In Gods own good
time this chance was afforded at tho
climax OF tho ages for great nation to
start out and govern itself. Thus it
has had an opportunity to grow as no
people ever grew before
:" A point that has had much to do
with our development as a nation is to
be found in the independence and an
tonomy of the States with respect to
each other. When We dissolved the
bond that connected us with Great
Britain we found ourselves not single
country under one rule hut number
OF States. organized separately and with
independent governments. We have
become in eifoct group Of sovereign
ties, each controlled by it's own aepar-
ate authorities. This has been most
fortunate for us in many ways. The
arrangement in question has been pro-
ductive of the best possible expression of
the idea Of local self government. While
all the States are under general control
by their mutual will, no one of them
is able to Interfere with another.
Nowhere else in the world do you
find that local self. government is OBJ
tanned In any other manner than by
the distribution of powers from tho
central government down. Here tho
local governments actually create the
central government. This gives SO
curity with which no other conceivable
arrangement can compare Resting upon
this theory organized into fact, we have
gone steadily ahead in the business of
experimental legislation and sociology.
We nave made and will continue to
make advances which in the very ma
ture of things are impracticable else
where
One important advantage of our
division into component States is that
We are able to make experiments.
Take the case of woman suffrage, for
example. Wyoming is trying it. The
othor States look on with interest. If
1t should prove a success, they may be
inclined to adopt it. Along these lines
we have developed many of our most
important laws. including those which
govern tho property and condition, from
the legal point of view, of women.
When new idea has demonstrated
itself as a SUCCESS in one State the
other States arc inclined to accept it.
On the other hand, a novel experiment
that proves failure is localized. Here
we have guarantee of future security
which is not to be underestimated.
''(,pnrna GRAY ,,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
JAMES Q. JOHNSON DEAD.
Demise of One of Wilmington's Mos
Prominent Citizens Friday Morning,

Demise of One of wilnington's Most
Prominent Citizens Friday Morning.
James @. johnson, retired stove
merchant and one of the most promi-
nent residents Of the city, died about
l.30 O'Clock Friday morning, at his
home, No. 1873 Delaware avenue, aged
SO years. His death was the result of
old age.
Deceased was native of this city.
For many years he was in the employ
of John L. Haddon, who was in the
stove business at No. 225 Market street,
the site of the present store of James
@. johnson e. Son. He began his
business career about 40 years ago,
when he opened stove store at No. $40
Market street. In 1864, having pur-
chased the property No. 225 Market
street. he transferred his business
there, and few years ago replaced the
old store with modern building. He
continued to manage the affairs Of the
company until about seven years ago,
when he Withdrew from active bust
ness. Since that time he had lived re-
tired. Upon his retirement his son, W.
Q. johnson, took charge of tho affairs
of the store. He was one of the stew
ards of Asbury Church and also a mem
ber of Washington Lodge, A. f. a. M,
of this city.
Deceased leaves a widow and three
children, Mrs. Casper Kendall OF Ger
mantown, Pa, and W. q. johnson and
Mrs. Ii. o. Collins of this city.
The funeral services were held on
Tuesday evening. Interment private.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Now Brick Works.

The former kaoin plant of johnson
Bros, Brandywine Summit, now in
the ownership of Senator Cooper,
Edward Worth, Jared Darlington and
others, are putting in new brick ma
provements with a view of working up
the large body of yellow clay fiat has
been mined in prior years as by
product in the extraction Of the fine
quality Of kaolin, for which this mine
has become famous 1t is estimated "a
large saving in the manufacture of
fancy buff brick and other high priced
clay goods will result from the case
with which the raw clay can be
handled, aud the fact that this clay
has now been fully exposed to the
weather for some 20 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Charged win st.,,,n, Corn.

Herbert Masten, William Orr and,
George Stevenson, three lads, were
arraigned in the municipal court on
Tuesday on the charge of larceny OF
corn from the William Lea & sons Go.
Cars on the Race street siding have been
broken into from time to time and corn
taken therefrom and sold to various par
tics in Brandywine village. Officer Rails
ton received information and yesterday
made the arrests The boys had little
10 say in court, thuy prererring to
waive hearing. and each was held in
$500 bail for appearance at the upper
court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
TO Enforce the Law.

A letter was received from Mayor
Jefferis Monday at the meeting of
the Board of Police Commissioners,
calling attention to wheelmen violating
the bicycle regulations by scorch-
ing and riding at night without lamps.
lie recommended the use of wheels by
the police, and the board decided TO
purchase about six for the use of tine
department in running down violators
of the law. The local clubs have volun-
teered to assist the police.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
The Action Caused by Trouble Among the
Stnckholders.

The Taylor Rice Engineering Go. has,
through the U. S. district court, gone
into the hands of receivers. Receivers
were appointed in this city last Thurs
day by the United States court, and in
New Jersey op Saturday. The receivers
are James P. Winchester, president of
the First National Bank, and James
A. Taylor, president of the company.
This action has been taken on ac-
count of a controversy between stock
holders. The company recently moved
its plant from this city to Gloucester,
N. j., its charter having been amended
SO that it could build vessels, and some
of the stockholders had agreed to pay
for more stock. They have failed to
do so, and the present action is in the
nature of an attempt to enforce those
subscriptions.
1t is stated that tho liabilities are
not large and that the assets are more
than sufficient.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
stroet Payinr Discussed.

Upon invitation from some of the
members of the Wilmington Bicycle
Club Josiah Marvel, chairman of the
Board of Trade street committee, ap
peared before the club Monday evening
and heard expressions from members
concerning tho matter of street paving,
the result of which was the appoint.
ment Of committee by the bicycle
club TO confer with the Boara of Trade
committee and give such information
on the subject as they can obtain.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
ARE THE JUDGEMENTS GooDq
Constitutionality OF the Ten Years Act to
be Tested In Court.

Constitutionality of the Ten Years Act to
be Tested IN Court. t.
The Legislature at its last session
passed an act invalidating all judg-
ments of 10 years standing that were
not renewed or revived by January
lst, 1896. Under the law they cease to
be liens upon the land of the Judgment
debtor. The constitutionality of this
act is TO be tested by suit in chan
Gerry. Theodore Gale agreed to buy a
farm in this county from George Veae
of Philadelphia. But Gale refused to
accept title because some judgments
previous 10 1864 had been entered
against one Joseph Troth, former
owner Of the property.
Action will be brought for Veale by
his counsel, Lilburne Chandler, who
will tile bill praying for the specific
performance OF the written agreement
In this way tho question OF the consti
tutionality of the invalidating act will
be raised, Gales position being that
the old judgments may be still in force
while Veale's position is that the act
invalidated them. j. Ernest Smith rep.
resents Gale. After decision by the
Chancellor the case may be taken to
the court of errors and appeals for final
decision. The amount involved is 50, 800.