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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
The Discovery saved His Life.

j Z I Z i
Mr.. G. Caillionette, Druggist,
Beaversville, ILL.,, says: "To DR..
Kings New Discovery ( owe my
life. Was taken with La Grippe
and tried all the physicians for
miles about, but OF no avail and
was given up aud told could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in my store l sent for a
bottle and began lis use aud from
the fist dose began to get better,
and after using three bottles was
up aud about again. 1t Is worth
its weight in gold. We won't keep
store or house without it," Get a
free trial bottle at the Eagle Drug
Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02

as may be deemed convenient tor
the purpose Of establishing the
election precincts, which when es-
tablished, shall be the boundaries
of the wards; each of said precincts
to be composed of contiguous
squares and each precinct to be so
arranged as to contain not more
than 200 registered voters as near
~ as practicable as shown iu the
next preceding registration; they
shall establish one polling place
only in each precinct, and shall
establish precincts in each ward,
and shall cause to be published an
accurate description Of the ward
boundaries and election precincts
above referred to, within ten days
before any election; they shall by
publication in three daily newspa.
pers, give notice of the location of
the polling places iu each precinct,
which polling places shall he, as
nearly as possible, in the center of
the precinct; the boundaries and
precincts to be fixed as above, not
to be changed within three months
prior to any general election.
Sec. Al Be it further enacted,
etc, If any person shall wilfully
disotey any lawful commands Of
the commissioners, aud shall will
fully and without lawful authority
obsuruct, hinder or delay any vot.
er Oh his way to any polling place
where an election is to be held, or
while he is exercising or attempt
ing to exercise the right of voting,
or shall aid or assist in such Oh
struction or delay, he shall be pun
ished in accordance with section
A of this act.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
ITO BE CONTINUED.

In recent letter to the manu-.
hcturers Mr.. W. f. Benjamin, ELI.
tor Of the Spectator" Rushfonl,
N. Y, says: sit may be a pleasure
to you to know the high esteem in
which Chamberlain's medicines are
held by the people of your own
state, where they must be best
known. An aunt of mine, who ~
sides at Dexter, Iowa, was about
to visit me few years siuce, and
before leaving home wrote me,
asking if they were sold here, sta.
ting ii they were not, she would
bring a quantity with her, as she
did not like to he without them"
The medicines referred to are
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, ia
NOUS for its cures of colds and
Group; Chamberlain's Paiu Balm
for rheumatism, lame back, pains
in the side aud chest, and Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhcea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. These medicines have
been III constant use in Iowa for
almost q quarter of a century. The
people have learned that they are
articles of great worth and merit,
aud uneqoaled by any other. They
are for sale here by L. J. Sullivan,
Phoenix drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
An Enjoyable Day.

Early Friday morning the peo.
pie in the vicinity could be seen
wonding their way to Brashear's
school house with baskets and
boxes, and from the eager expec.
fancy visible on each face, a casual
observer could see that something
unusual was transpiring III the
neighborhood.
Between 8 and 10 O'Clock Prof
Gilbert called his singing school
to order, and any one who had the
least taste for music woHId have
enjoyed the sweet singing. that
followed.
The singing continued with
short intervals for rest until noon,
wheH all repaired to the branch,
where the baskets and boxes were
opened and a bOuntifnl dinner was
spread.
Those who have attended some
Of these basket dinners know what
this meaus-something to tempt
the appetite of an epicnre.
After justice was done the re-.
past and an hour OF two spent in
pleasant social enjoyment, Prof.
Gilbert announced that it was
time to resume duties.
The afternoon exercises were
similar to those of the morning,
the Professor selecting some OF
The songs and calling on the class
or any one else to select a song
which they wished to have sung.
Prof. Gilbert understands his
business and is A fine instructor,
SIS is proven by the proficiency OF
tue class that has just received
tile benefit Of his instruction, and
any community that wishes to be-
come singers wonld do well to Sc
cure his services.
Before time for closing, the Pro
fpssor gave a short talk on music
and the value OF musical journals,
etc, as il means Of interesting Il
community in music.
He then delivered lis farewell
address and the school sang "No
More Good Byes," which closed
the exercises of an enjoyed and
long 90 be remembered day.
BY llalf,past iour o'clock all had
said goodbye and were on their
way home, talking of the school
and The good singing, the under
signed among the number.
A YISlToB.
Aug. 2G, 1896.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
Sent it to His Mother in Ger
many.

Mr.. Jacob Esbenson, who is in
the employ OF the Chicago Lum-
Der Co., at Des Moines, Iowa, says:
II have jnst sent some medicine
back to my mother in tue old coun.
try, that know from personal use
to be the best medicine in the
world for rheumatism, having used
it in my family for several years.
1t is called Chamberlaiu's Pain
Balm. 1t always does the work. :"
5O-cent bottles for sale by Il. j.
Sullivan, Phoenix drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
The paLria estimates that mo

THE Palria estimates that more
than one,haIf of the 176 central
sugar houses i'll the provinces of
Piuar del Rio, La Havana aud
Santa Clara has been destroyed
since the war broke out. The
grain aud thbacco crops have suf-
fered in proportion. When it is
remembered that Spain has spent
$lOO,O0O,00O for the little it has &C.
complished toward suppressiug
the rebellion, the financial cost be.
comes almost rs appalling az the
loss oflife.-- Boston Journal, Rep.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02

w. J. Bryan's height is s feet
10 | 8 inches; weight, 200 pounds;
chest, 40 inches; waist; 80 inches.
hat 5.8; shoes, 8; gloves, 8; collar
II. William McKinley's height,
is 5l.4 inches, weight, 1875 pounds;
chest AZ l 2inches; waist, Al inches;
hat, 2 Is; shoes,7; gloves, 8; col
lar, Is IL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02

Keys Exchange Hotel, Sec.
ond street, Alexandria, La, is a
haven Of rest for the weary travel
er. Here he can be supplied with
all home comforts and at prices
corresponding with the prevailing
"hald times" superinduced by
shortness of crops, OH account Of
droulh, etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02

From all accounts Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is Godsend
to the afflicted. There is no adj.
vertisement about this; We feel
just like saying it. The "Demo.
craft" CarrolIton, KY. For sale
by +. j. Sullivan, Phoenix drug
store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
No. 1871 AN ACT

To preserve the purity of the bal.
lot by regulating the manner of
holding and conducting elections;
by providing ali official form OF
ballot; by prescribing the time
and method in which nOmina-
tions shall be made and certifi-
ed; for providing for the division
of parishes, cities and towns into
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 be 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.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-09-02
There's no way that we can
iscover of making the BUCK

discover of making the BUCK
SKIN BREECHES any better.
We say they are the best working
pants on earth. We are so sure
that we are right, that we take all
the chances and offer yOn your
money back if you can find the
smallest detail about them that
isn't right. Then, too, we ask no
more for them than other makers
charge for common goods.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
NNT A Nh1FN
wv In RN VFEE
N n ., -,
ID uItlI DIlI1lU W LII
GERMAN ATTITUDE

Berlin. Jan. 11.-(Copyrighted, 1896.
by the Associated Press)-Throughout
the week the Transvaai question has
monopolized public attention. 1t Is
the unanimous feeling In Germany that
the Jameson raid was due to conniv-
ance on the part OF the British govern
inent In spite of official denials and all
Germany is Intensely but quietly anti
English. This feeling Is finding vent
In resolutions passed by the colonial
and other associations In favor of
Transvaai Independence and the entire
press Is expressing hostility TO Eng
land. The big German colonial society
will hold monster demonstration on
January i6 when q resolution bearing
upon the Transvaal will probably be
adopted.
In the reichstag, however, the Trans
yaal matter will not be ventilated In
consequence of hint received from the
minister of foreign affairs. Baron Mar
schal Won Bieberstein, that the govern
ment does not want to show Its hand
and that II would be inconvenienced by
a discussion of the subject. To that
end the budget which was to have
been discussed in the reichstag yester-
day was postponed indefinitely.
Ii is generally believed here that
Russia and France are supporting
Germany In the latter's efforts to pre-
serve the independence of the Trans
vaal reasons outside of colonial policy
making II desirable that Germany
should stop the British advance in
south Africa. Emperor William felt
bound to assure President Kruger of
Germany's sympathy and II necessary
support, and he deemed himself bound
10 take this step by the verbal appeal
NJ President Krueger. during the lat
ter's stay In Berlin to the emperor's
grandfather william I. and to Prince
bismarck In 1894 for help in the hour
- Me. IN which appeal Emperor
william made half promise OF sup
port
nv the London press are regarded here
as being typical of British insOlence
and the claim Of suzerain rights upon
the mart OF Great Britain IL answered
Nv ouotinx the working of the conven-
tion OF 1884. in which the British
crown expressly waived all rights save
on one point. This Is also the view
taken Of the situation by the German
government and minute and frequent
Instru tons have been sent to the Ger
wan ambassador at London to act In
| strict accordance with II.
An official OF the German foreign Of
mo serious trouble is expected. The
moin quarrel is one picked by the Brit
,ah press and not by the British gov
eminent. Germany Insists upon TIE
| stain nuo which will Iufiee for the
rransvenI TO develop Its independence
and resources. All speculation beyond
| that is haseless. In insisting upon the
,ndependence of the Transvaal Ger
many IL ba ked by the whole OF Europe
and Great Britain does not dare disre5
.-s .i,t- w.-rf-r IN kaan her hands
-, the soil OF that brave little nation"
II was semi oniciaily announced TO
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
WHAT ROSE SAYS
ABOUT THE COTTON CROP OF THIS
STATE.
with n Full Crop Five Cents Would
Have Been the Average Price
Paid for the staple.

Austin, Tex, Jan. 1i.-(Special)-
Commissioner Rose of the agricultural
department today gave out the follow
Ing:
1.-THE cotton crop OF 1895 has been
gathered and nearly passed out OF the
hands of the producers, who have real
lied from two to three cents more on
the pound than was expected when
planted. why? This increase in price
is due to two causes. First. the re-
duction in acreage, second the decrease
In yield per acre. With fun crop the
past season cents would no doubt have
been a full average prce. Some farm
ers are grumbllng because they did not
plant more cotton and less corn.
little figuring would show them that
In proportion to the increase in the cot
ton crop the price would be reduced
and more money would have been re-
uuired to cultivate and to gather II.
when would leave less profit. III the
coming cotton crop Is increased general
ly, as we hear some farmers talk OF
doing and a full average Yield Is pro-
duced they will find cotton below b
cents the current year. The wise
course Tor farmers to pursue Is to plant
sufficient crop OF corn and all other
Kl11uS VI CIops httdNu ~ ''NihN 49,
sumption and enough for their non-pro-
ducing neighbors, and after that to de-
vote their attention to cotton. If they
prefer cotton growing for market to the
raising OF pork and mutton. My exper-
fence and observation for thirty-eight
years in Texas has been that those who
produce the necessarles of life at home
and have some to spare are those VINO
never have to give mortgage. IT'S
true corn Ia cheap. and why? Be
cause farmers have not beeves and
hogs to feed 1t to. II they had Instead
of is to 25 cents per bushel they could
get from Sc to so cents for their corn.
Farmers should improve their stock:
They should keep the very best and
avoid the expense of any that do not
Yield a profit. To illustate: With Tex
as growing two million bales of cotton
and other states reducing their produce
ing capacity at the same ratio cot
ton would reach cents or more. Plant
ing the remainder of their land either In
corn, oats, wheat and othe crops ana
raising stock to consume all the sur
plus, then would the cry cease that
farming does not pay. II is safe to say
that those who do not do so, and II is
| further safe to say that II farmers
|, plant as largely In cotton the present
| year as they did In 1894 and as sparing-
| ~ as in other crops they will regret H.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
WARLIKE
Are Preparations In
Old England.
GETTING A VAST NAVY READY FOR
THE FRAY.
BIG DEMONSTRATION
WILL DE MADE IN THE CHANNEL
DURING THE PRESENT WEEK
By THE FLEET.
England VIII Let the United states
Settle the Venezuelan aues-
tion 10 Suit Us.

London, Jan. II .-(Copyrighted. 1895,
by the Associated Press.)--Great Brit
ain is seriously and steadily preparing
for war on very large scale on sea
and on land against Germany, or
against Germany. France and Russia
II they should combine against her.
Emperor William threw down the
gauntlet. 1t was promptly picked Up
and energetic steps were Immediately
taken by the British government TO
back up this action by a most I'm
posing display of sea power. Under
these circumstances. 1t Is almost un.
necessary to add that exciting political
events OF the past week eclipsed az
other topics In the public mind Emu
crowded the Venezuelan question a.
most out OF recollection. This tact,
however, Is merely due to the better
feeling prevailing here In favor OF
gracefully surrendering the whole n az.
Ter OF arbitration to permanent court
OF appe As to be established between
Great Britain and the United states
for the settlement of all such questions,
or II there Is no other way out OF u,
allowing the United States to settle II
IA her own way. When Great Britain IL
nrming for a struggle possibly against
Germany, France and Russia. the ques-
tlon of addition or subtraction Of a
few miles more or less OF South Amer
lea soil to the British empire Is q mat
Ter decidedly not worth haggling over.
The activity in the admiralty. war
office and other offices called upon to
take part in the war preparations Is
really remarkable. and London is tver-
run with officers on the retired list or
otherwise who are DESTROYS OF drawing
swords In defense OF the empire. The
rapidity with which the various naval
stations are commissioning warship
large and small. for active service. Ia
pointed to with great pride. The Ports
mouth authorities explain that the
warships from the dockyard whicn are
heing promptly made ready to toin the
fying squadron are but three out Of a
total OF twenty-eight In the fleet re-
serve. whici, could be made ready for
active service at abort notice. The
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
Reliable Goods at Lowest Prices.

gravity of the situation may be esti-
mated from the elct that 1t Is asserted
that never before In the history OF
nations has there been witnessed so
powerful naval armament as will be
assembled In these waters soon, ready
for attack or for defense against Ger
many or against the combined powers
OF Europe. The fleet being made ready
for battle VIII be composed exclusively
OF the very fastest and newest of
British warshlps nfloat and VIII be
ready for sea on Tuesday next. and the
entire channel squadron win assemble
Off Portland on January IL Tho flying
squadron, which is to be ready for sea
next Tuesday, also reinforced by six OF
the latest built torpedo boat destroy
ers. will assemble for final orders on
Spithcad on January 16.
The feeling against Emperor Will
liam personally Is most bitter and
questions in regard to his name re-
manning on the army and navy list are
to be asked In parliament.
Regarding the statement subsequent
~ denied by the colonial regiment that
the officers OF the Royal Dragons In
garrison at Dublin. Of which corps
Emperor william Ia honorary colonel.
had burned his majesty In efiigy. 1t APP
pcnrs that wat sreaily occurred was as
follows:
In the mess room hung photograph
Of the emperor In the uniform OF the
Royal Dragons. This photograph, af-
ter dinner, was thrown down by a
number OF the young officers Of and
thrown Into the fire. IL Is said the
German ambassador has taken the
matter up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12

brigade. The land. of farms were
the least affected as the de-
crease in the total vtyst,s { the crop is
concerned Ny
Local trade was SON. .shat affected
the usual season being shortened con-
siderably. Major McLendJn remarks
that. taken altogether. the season has
been a good one for the farmers. who
are as a rule In very prosperous
condition. He thinks that a portion Of
the decrease In the cottnn receipts
~ due to the bad roads resulting
from the heavy rains and the trans
portation OF portion of the crop TO
other points.
The market locally for the farmers
was good ,ne. the margin below
New orleans being about as small as
II could possibly be. For dealers cen
ditions wera different, and the market
was constantly speculative. the condl-
tions tending to produce su,h q condi-
ton. This had 2 married effect IN pro-
fits. Speaking of the conditions rs In
dicated this early for the coming sea-
son. he believes they promise much
more than the past year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12

that will convince the gcnui
TERRY DRY GOODS co.

day that Prince Bismarck VIII not be
able to come to Berlin upon the occa-
sion Of the celebration OF the anniver.
sary of the proclamation of the Ter
man empire January 16-
Prince Bismarck has been compelled
to ask his majesty TO excuse his abb
sence on the ground that his health
would not permit him TO undertake the
journey to Berlin.
new step has been taken In the
Agiarian campaign against foreign
competition. The Agrarians will exert
powerful pressure In favor OF excluding
all foreign cereals containing an ad-
mixture of weeds or other substances,
It being said that this makes them un-
fit for food.
President Heimmich of Rostrick uni
versity, and other experts have made a
series of microscopic examinations of
Russian, American and Roumanian
cereals with results. It is claimed.
showing a large admixture of dele
terious matter.
Emperor william has now begun the
execution)of his design to erect a sculp-
tured ancestral gallery In the Thier-
garten. near the column of victory. The
sculptors. Scholt and unger, have been
intrusted with the carving of the first
statues. All the statues will be of
Carrara marble.
The death of Ponce Alexander OF
Prussia win lead IT, Ire eurtpiling of
festivities the next three months. The
hunting parties arranged for this
month will be cancelled.
The quarrel between Emperor Will
liam and Prince Frederick Leopold of
Prussia arising out of the latters
treatment OF his wife while she was
suffering from the effects of sudden
immersion In the water, having fallen
through the ice while skating. Is much
talked OF. The prince was arrested
and confined under guard In his palace.
but no newspaper here dares to take
the risk of publishing all the facts in
the case. 1t Is said the prince had II
violent alteration with the princess
and that he even used n horsewhip on
her. As the princess Is sister of the
empress 1t is not astonishing that EN-
peror william was very angry.
Prince Frederick Leopold. who was
born in 1865. and who. is major gen.
erai and commander OF the gardes du
corps, is very unpopular. Once when a
young officer he narrowly escaped be-
ing tried by court martial. He always
has been on bad terms with the en-
peror and Is very wealthy.
r. A. Kneebes, the American horse
man, who is charged with racing
horses under assumed names has re-
turned here from the United states to
stand trial.
German exports to the United states
during the last quarter Of 1895 shows
nm Increase of 80 to co per cent In vari-
Gus districts compared with the same
period of 1894. In Berlin the Increase
was $1,000. 900; In Frankfort S425,0OO; In
Hanover. s230.000.
From Hamburg the exports to the
| United States showed decrease.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
DELEGATES NAMED
To Represent Texas mt the Memphis
Cotton Meeting.

Austin. Tex, Jan. 11.--(Speciai)-
Commissioner Rose today appointed
the following delegates to the American
Cotton Growers association. which is
called to meet at Memphis, Tenn. by
Hon. Hector d. Lane, president. on the
21st Instant r. s. willis. Crockett: w.
II. Harris, McGregor: ]. w Stiles. Au-
rorG; j. w. Mailman. Jewett; w. NJ.
Blalock. Marshall; J. II. Verhees. Quit
man; II. Il. Steele. Mexia; D. O..
j. Tolbert, Howe; Jesse Murrell. Gaines
vile: Il. G. b Cox. Burkville: Il. j..
Kendrick, Waco: r. ]. Moody. Frank
lin; w. A. Shaw. Dallas; II. X. White,
Bryan; J. Il. Rowland. Richardson's:
Jerry Crook, Paris; James Clark. Apah /:
d. Il. Rogers. Palestine; r. NJ. CASTLE
man: Austin; s. @. Borden. Sharps-
burg, and A. c. Jones. Beevile.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
AUSTIN BUDGET.
Belknap Rifles Disbnnded Incor-
poratcd-Heward offered.

Austin. Tex, Jan l1.--(spsciai)--
Adiutant-General Mabry today dis
bonded the Belknnp Rifles OF San An
tonic for not sending In the muster
roll as required by law.
Incorporated today--Thc Texas Fer
tilizer Manufacturing company Of Gal
weston. for the purpose Of manuiaet Ut
Jncorporators. A. Behrends. John
Sweeney and ]. NJ Galloway.
The Samuel COicord company OF
Waco. for the purpose Of loaning
money. erecting buildings. etc. Capital
stock $4,000. with Samuel colcord Of
New York, II. W. Smith and a. g.
Prendergast OF Waco incorporators. 4,
A reward OF 5000 was today offered
by the chief executive for the arrest
or the unknown murderers Of T.. wede-
Itch OF Kinney county December 80
last.
call for registered warrants from l2.JvV
to 1900, and embracing $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12
AnAILRoAD CHANGE.
Pecos Valley Has New General Mnn'
arer-PInntinH Orchards.

Roswell, N. NJ. Jan. 1i.-tspeciai),-,
Sore very important changes In rail-
road circles have taken place IN ne
last few days on the Pecos Vailey
route. Mr.. Jeff N. Miller has resign
cd as general manager and d. a.
Faulkner hns taken his r'Hrs NV
Faulkner said in talk to the Roiweil
Mercantile club one night inns ". So
that he accepted the position. with me
understanding that the road was 70
be built from Washburn. Tex, 20 this
plaee at once. and that the work was
10 commence within sixty days rom
worl; on the i0O0-acre orchard south
of town Is being pushed with an earn
estness which shows that the prolec-
tors mean business, The work Of put put,
ting up 100000 apple grifs .,,, ,S 70 he
10. ,,nrthesat aud the west the pecos
Valley country viii soon be planted III
orchards.