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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22
Committee to Prepare for the
Sixth Annual Reunion OF the
United Confederate Veterans.
RICHMOND, VA,

tiChh'ND- h'9
March %, 1896 !
To the United Confederate Vete-
rams Everywhere:
Your sixth Annual Reunion will
be held at Richmond, Va, on the
Both of June, LIST and 2d days OF
July next.
Widely scattered since the war
by the ties of family and old.t time
fresides, by the demands OF bust
ness, by your natural energies and
by the necessities of life, you are
coming home--home to the city
which is yours by the supreme
tests of the rain of fire through
which you went, and of the sea Of
blood through which you passed,
on the mission Of her aud the com
mon defence.
You have been no prodigal sons,
for you inherited only the rem
nants of rapacious ravage
that was rampant everywhere IN
your land; because you had moth
ing left but the manhood from
which you were inseparable. But
the fatted Calf shall he killed for
you, and we shall be merry to-
gether, not because of pity for
your sins, but because pride in
your fame demands.
You shall traverse again the
streets which thrilled to the tread of
your legions while they were pass
ing to the ranks Of the best army
that the world ever knew.
You shall be confronted by the
Virginians who were the comrades
of your immortal glory and who
are your brothers forever.
You shall see again the women
who nursed you back to vigor
from the feebleness of wounds and
want, from the wretched woe of
your losses, and who pointed the
dying gaze OF your fellows to the
heaven which stopped to enfold
them.
Your eyes shall behold for them
selves the city which proudly
wrapped herself in your patriotic
flames, from which she has emerg.
ed a thing Of beauty and a joy
railways.
You shall revisit the battlefelds
which have been cOnSecrated by
your blood, and where, if you lost
your country, you found a fame
that fills the world.
Heartily helped by our city and
her citizens, we are building for
you a place of reunion in which
ten thousand of you may make the
welkin ring to the music of Dixie
and to the chorus of the Rebe
yell.
On some appropriate day of the
Reunion you shall be part and par
Gel Of the rearing IF that monu
ment which shall be to jefferson
Davis, not merely because he was
your President and dwelt as sucl
the capital OF your CeehhfedeEaey
but because he was the unspeaka
bic type of that ineffable manhood
which made the armies of tn
South.
During your stay here there vii
be many a bivouac, where, not i
bravado or disloyalty, but flo
sweet memory's sake, will be sun
over again the old songs, told owe
again the old tales, fought over tn
old fights, yelled again the oil
yell and raised again the old flag
Come, then. Come to our heart
and homes and to these bivUuac.
Before we pass to the great ht
You'd we ought to have one nor
bout and toast together. The toas
shall be to our own memorie
and to our Confederate comrade
wherever they may be; but it sha
carry along with it a brave bless
ing for our fellow citizens ever,
where, a determined devotion ,
the safety, honor aud welfare
the entire country.
PEYToN WISE,
Chairman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

Can be found at his office, Albert's Store,
Cup stairs) dnring the day. AT night, at
his residence, jgreen house) corner Fifth
and Casson Streets.
~ Responds promptly to calls, day OF
night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
IT. 8. Senators,

u. $. Senator's.
N C Blanchard term expiring on the
9TH of March, 1897.
Don Gallery, term expiring on the
4th of March, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22
LODGE MEETINGS.

NDD FELLOWS.-Phnnix Lodge, No.
~ IS, I. 0. o. F. meets every Tues
day night at o'clock. All brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
MOSES MAYER, N. G.
LIP, WHITrINGTON, Rec. Sec,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

II NIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-Alexan
q dria Ledge, No. 50, meets the First
aud Third Thursdays at 8p. ~. Visiting
brethren cordially invited.
Z. G. HUNTER, C. c.
A. HILTON, X. Of r. q S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

CHAS. P. TRUSLOW, President.
CHAS. W. DROWN, Traffic Manager,
New Orleans, La.
LEROY A. STAFFORD, Agent, Alex
andria, La.
This Line is composed of the following
tirst-class steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales of cotton.
Valley Queen, $500 g
Hallette " 1000
w. T, Scovell I" 1901
Anna B. Adams 1000 ("
Rosa Bland 500
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 Shrevc-
port during the coming season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

Has opened ON SecOnd street, opposite
City Hall and will do all repairing in his
line. Braidng hair chains a speciality.
Fin. and complicated work prompt,
done. Main springs Sl00. Cleaning
Sl.G0 to 600 and other work proportion
atey.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22
DIR. S. III. RUSHING,
ALEXANDRIA, La.

y Residence on Fourth and Wash
ington streets. Office and Hospital on
Fourth and DeSoto streets.
Surgeon for the Texas g. Pacific and
Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad Companies.
All will be promptly cared for upon
application
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

State of Louisiana. Office of
Parish of Rapides. CLERK aud Recorder.
l hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is true and correct copy of
the original OH file and Of record in this
office.
(~~) In witness whereof l here
l.. S. unto set my hand and seal at
~ Alexandria, La, this 23d day
of March, A, d. 1896.
c. NJ FITZPATRICK,
Deputy Clerk and Recorder.
March 25, 1S96-5t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

TERMS OF COURT FOR RAPlDEs PARISH:
Civil Tcrms-First Mondays i'll Japu-
airy and May.
Jury Terms-First Mondays in April
and November.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

II NIGHTS OF Notwithstanding
IN. Lodge, No. $40, meets on the
Second and Fourth Wednesdays OF each
month at s p. III. Visiting brethren are
invited to attend.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

general meeting of the stockholders,
convened after ten days prior notice. in
one OF more newspapers published in this
CITY. and by vote of three-fourths in
amount of the capital stock Of said corpo-
ration: said commissioners shall remain
in office, until the affairs of said corpora
ton shall have been thoroughly llquldat-
ed, and in case of the death Of one or
moro of said commissioners, the survivor
or survivors shall continue to act.
Thus done and signed in my Office, in
the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish.
Louisiana, in presence of A. Wettermark,
Jr, and c. NJ. Fitzpatrick, two compe-
tent witnesses, and me, Notary, and after
due reading. G. w. BOLTON,
THOs. CLEMENTS,
E. z, MULvInILL,
Il. B. LovELAND,
per E. P. Mulvihill,
+. B. ALDRICH,
l. c. MILLER,
b. EEIRsTEIN,
ALBERT PETrINGILL.
q q. y Wn T,1p.1nS,x 9R'' Witnesses.
LOUIS j. HAKENYOs,
Notary Public.
Having examined the above and fore
going and finding nothing therein con-
tanned contrary to law or good morals,
hereby approve same
March 21st, 1896.
PHANoR BREAzEALE,
District Atty Tenth Judicial District.
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ASSOCIATES.
Parish Officers.
Representatives.

JUDGES COURT OF ppEALs-3RD CIRCUIT:
w + Blackman. land. ......E T. Lewis
Terms of Court-SecOnd Mondays i'll
February and July.
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ARTICLE TX

Whenever this corporation is dissolved,
either by limitation Of its charter, or
from any other cause, its affairs shall be
liqui,latcd by three commissioners 10 be
elected from among the stockholders, at
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22
Representatives in Congress
State Officers.

State Officers.
Murphy Foster. Governor
..Lieut-Governor
Thos Adams. Secretary of State
Milton Cunningham. ....Atty-General
John Pickett .......... State Treasurer
w w Heard. {. :. Auditor Public Accounts
A D Lafargue. ..Supt Public Education
j G Hawks. Commissioner immigration
II c Newsom.. Commissioner Agriculture
s Lanier. Register State Land Office
W G Burt. ........... Adjntant General
L Seip, Senator 18th Senatorial District
Baton Rouge Advocate. Estate Printer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEl EBY a
given that the regular meet NM
ings Of Oliver Lodge No. 81, +. WX
a. A, NJ. have been changed from (
the LIST and Sd Saturdays of each
mouth, to the LIST and 81 Wednesdays o
each month. ,
~ II. w. S. LUND, W. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-04-22

J. T. KNIGHTEN, Rep.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
The Knitting Mill.

A number of subscribers to the stock OF
the proposed knitting mill met in the Masonic
Temple Thursday afternoon and proceeded to
get down to business at once Mr.. l. G.
Strauss was made temporary chairman and
Mr.. j. A. Brogdou, temporary secretary. A
committee. consisting of Messrs. I. G..
Straus, A. c. Phelps, J. A. Brogdon, H. G..
Osteen and Dr. H. NJ. Stuckey, was appoint.
ed to apply at once for commission. The
company will be organized with capital
stock of $4,000, and no time will be lost in
beginning work. The company is projected
by the young men of the city and they are
taking the lead in the development Of the
plans and in the canvass for the capital, but
no one that desires to invest money in the
enterprise will be debarred. All the money
obtuinable will be welcome, for it can be
used TO advantage, but there is one thing
that should be understood fully al the very
beginning: No one is wanted in the COM
pany who does not fully intend to pay the
lnstallments as they fall due and to stick TO
the undertaking until it is we'll established.
Those who take stock must do 80 in good
faith, other wise the enterprise will be better
off without than with them.
The knitting mill is possibility and in a
short time it will be conceded to be an es-
kablished certainty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
DEATHS.

Mrs. Huggins, wife of Mr.. John Huggins,
Of Magnolia. died Monday, after an illness
of several weeks, aged y years. The de-
ceased was greatly respected and beloved ny
a large circle Of friends in the community
in which she lived. The fuoeral services
were held to-day.
Mrs. Rafield, wife Of Mr.. John B. Raffleld,
of Providence, died at o clock p. M, Mon
da7 after a protracted illness. She was
a sister of Mrs. R ~ Jenkins, of this city,
and MIR. W. 4. Bryan, of Providence. She
leaves large family and great many s,n-
cere friends, who will sorely miss her. The
funeral services were held this afternoon at
Tirzah Church.
Mrs Sanders, the widow OF the late Dr..
J. VI. Sanders. of Lynchburg, died Monday
morning. She had been extreemly sick for
several days and her death was not unexpect-
ed She was the mother of Mr. B. R. San.
ders, of this city, who has the sympathy OF
his many friends in his great oereaVe-
Eent.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
E. White died Sunday after an illness Of
few DAYS duration. The funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at O'Clock at the
DruoSOu ourJloe RIouou i" Oo W.
ship.
The friends of Col. William A. Colclough
will be paiued to learn that he died at his
home in Gainesville, Fla, on the morning OF
the stb, iost., and was buried at that place
yesterday.
Col. Colclough WAS about 80 years Of age
at the time of his death. He did large mer-
camille business in this place before the war
in the old Planters warehouse, associated
With Mr.. A. White, and several other gen.
tlemen. he moved to. Florida abont
1858 or 9. He had n host of friends
and was beloved aud respected by all vino
knew him.
Mr.. Ben Dixon, an old citizen of Pisgab,
died suddenly at that place on last Sunday
morning, from heart failure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
PEOPLES 3. and L. Association.

At the adjourned meeting of the Peoples
Building and Loan Association, held in
Y.M.C A. Hall Wednesday afternoon, the
following officers were elected: Z. D. Lee,
president Jno S. Hughsoo, vice-president !;
Marion Noise, A. B Stucky, J. Il. Chandler
Horace Hardy, R. 0. Purdy, directors.
The committee appointed to submita plan
and 61 time for winding up the business of
the Association, reported in favor of closing
on March lst, 1897, on an equitable basis to
all parties, The report was adopted.
The meeting was adjourned to reassemhle
on the second Monday iu March 1897, when
the Association will be wound up. The
President was empowered to appoint COM
mit,ee of expert accountants to examine the
books of the Association and submit report
to the meeting to be held in March next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

Tobacco is still coming to this market al
though the warehouse was practically closed
for the season on March lst. During the
last few weeks considerable quantity OF
tobacco has been sold on the floor of the
Sumter Tobacco Warehouse.
After June lst there will be daily mail
from this city to Scarboro, Providence,
Smi,hvilie, Bossard, Mechaoicsville, Mann
Vile and Rural Tpis will be great coo-
venience to these communities, and it will be
appreciated.
Mr.. W Dennis, travelling representative
of the South Carolina Tobacconlst, who was ~
town Yesterday, says that several much needed
rains have fallen 10 the Puddio' Swamp Sec
tioo within the last two weeks, and that
seven-eights of the tobacco crop has been set
Out. The young plants are growing hnely
and with favorable seasons Puddiu' Swamp
will grow an immense crop OF tobacco TINS
year.
Willie Parker and Thomas William Dozier,
colored. were arrested yesterday morning for
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny. They entered
the houses of Messrs. Joel E. Brunson, 6. F
Aysnt aud - Keels, taking therefrom
numerous articles, including bat, umbrella,
suit of Clothes and purse containing two
dollars. All OF these articles mentioned
were recovered. Parker is a notorious rascal
and has been under arrest for various misde'
meauors several fines. Both are in jail and
will be brought to trial iu due season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
THE CITY COUNCIL.
General Business-An Executive
Session, and the Public Excluded
While the Election of Officers
Was in Progress.

The City Council met in regular session IN
the council chamber yesterday evening At .
o'clock and was in session until nearly l.
o'clock before all of the business had been
disposed Of
The first matter takea up was the question
as to the legality of the election OF the
Council, which had been raised. The ne"
law ir refererce 10 municipalities that are
divided into wards By law provides that al
dermen shall be elected from the respective
wards by the voters resident in the wards.
The question had been referred TO the city
attorney, R. 0 Purdy, Esq and his opinion
was read In substance he said that the
present Council WAS legally elected and was
in consequence a legally constituted body.
The law 10 reference to the election of alder
men by wards does nor apply where the
division of city into wards was not done
by Legislative enactment, but by municipal
ordinance az was the case in this city.
The abatement of penalties on delinquent
taxes and licences was discussed and referred
70 the Ways and Means Committee with
power to act..
Mr. J. A Schwerin, who pays license as
bill poster made complaint that there is
great deal Of indiscriminate bill posting car
ried on in the city by transient parties who
do not pay the l,cerse.
Before the election of officers was taken
up Mayor Bossard auncuced that Council
would 90 into executive session and request
ed all spectators to withdraw. Alderman
Monaghan opposed this action and stated
that i, was contrary to precedent. The
Mayor however, adhered to his determina'
lion and all save members Of the Council had
to withdraw.
The election of officers resulted as follows
Clerk and Treasurer-C. N. Hurst.
City A,torney-T. B. Fraser.
City Physiciaa-Dr. Archie China.
Chief of Police-J. r. Bradford.
Assistant Chief-A. H Weeks.
Privates-E. h. Holman, S. F. Flowers
Peter Gallagher, Hemby Smith, J. NJ. Bar
wick.
Street Commissioner A Tribble.
The city printing was awarded to In'
Herald, the bid submitted by that paper-'
cents per inch-being the lowest received.
The lease of the Opera House was awarded
to Abe Ryttenberg.
An election for Board Of School Com
missioners was ordered to be held on Jun'
9th.
An election for one member of City Boart
of Health, the term Of Dr.. Archie China hav
ing expired, was ordered held. This election
will probably be held on June 9th, also.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
Religious.

Rev. w J. Dowell, pastor in charge of the
Wedge6eld circuit, preached in the Mission
Chapel for Rev. T. G.. Herbert Oh Sunday
and administered the sacrament. The chapel
was filled until there was not seat left. and
a number had to 90 elsewhere, being unable
to gain admission Mr.. Dowell preached an
able and impressive sermon that was thor
oughly enjoyed bv the large congregation
present.
There will be services at Bradford Springs
on Sunday morning at the usual hour oy the
rector, Rev. S. Bacon Hillock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
II YOU en-, what you like and digest it, you

II you eat what you like and digest il, you
will surely he strong and healthy
But if goa don't d4esr il, you might AL
most AS we'll not ear. for what good can your
food do you # il doesn t uourish you?
If you ind that you can't digest it: there
is a simple help for your stomach.
is Shaker Digestive Cordial, made by
the Shakers IF Mount Lebanon. 1t has
never failed TO cute the worst case OF io5l-
gestion.
Strength and health come from the food
you eat, after il has been digesfed aud has
gone into the blood.
The best tonic is digested food. The best
Lid to digestion, Shaker Digestive Cordia
When you have acid eructions, nausea,
headache, wind, dizziness, offensive breath,
or any other symptoms of dyspepsia, Shaker
Digestive Cordial will cure you.
Al druggists Trial bottle 10 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

The weather is certainly warm enough now
for base ball.
The A. C. L. pay train visited this point
yesterday morning.
The jury for the next term of court will
be drawn on the 18th.
The Board of County Commissioners will
meet on the 18th instant.
Register, if you have not done so-without
a registration certificate you cannot vote.
Mr.. Louis Lyons has established reputa-
ton So an expert fisherman.
The cham gang is BOW at work on the
Mayes7ille road just beyond Turkey Creek.
The Delgar Reel boys served ice cream.
cake and Strawberries on the Monumental
square Friday evening. Qnite a nice
amount was realized for the squad. Owing
to the cool weather, they did not think they
would be patronized as literally as they were,
and their supplies we're exhausted before the
A.awd Was served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

In an address to the cbildreo of the Graded
School recently, Mr.. Mcdonald Fnrman
alluded to the fact that Major. W. F. B..
Havnswor,hs ancestors, Richard and Eliza
beth Haynsworth, were paid By the colonial
government for entertaining Indians.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
Paris Green and London Purple.

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of the old and well-kuown house of W. NJ.
Bird l. Co., of Charleston. They offer strict
" pure goods at lowest prices and guarantee
quality. Write 10 them for anything you
want in their line and you will get good
treatment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
A Challenge to Delgar Reel Squad.

Delgar Reel Squad, No. 9, W. S. Graham,
Foreman
We hereby challenge you to leel race
one hundred yards, bes: two out Of three
runs, to be run during the Ci'ad..l eacamp-
ment, in July, Sumte., G..
Rules governing :he contest 10 be drawn
up by committee of three from each squad.
Monaghan Hose Co No. 2,
H. s. Hood, Foreman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
Bank Statement.

The statement Of the condition of the
First National Bank of Sumter, on May I,
under call of the Comptroller Of the Cur
reucy, is published to-day. is good
showing for .his time Of the year, and
speaks for itself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
GUARANTEED IN WRITING. Stu

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dents complete in HALF the time at HALE toe
expense required elsewhere Ten to thirty
placed monthly. Actual Business Depart
ment equipped with genuine commercial oank
and office fixtures, superior to the equipments
of any other college in America. Purely
practical instruction aad daily drill in real
bank and Office transaction. Penmanship by
the only graduate pen-artisi in Georgia. The
only Southern College fully abreast with the
spirit of progress and teaching Electric
Shorthand, the lightning system of the Gen.
tury. The only college which 1t IS cheaper
to attend than tc remain idle. Premiums
from Four Expositions. Enrolment 700 per
wear. Address at once GEORGIA BUSl-
NESS COLLEGE, Macon Ga.
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w A =.

A DvERTISEMENTS of FIVE lines or less
n will be inserted under this head fer 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

CEVEN Grade White Chester Pigs for sale
= atSl 90 each. Apply to W. w. More
land. Scarboro P. o. April l5-lt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines sold
on easy terms aDd exchanged for old ones at
tine Sumter Music House, in Masonic Temple.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

TBE FRIENDS OF GEORGE P. McKA-
GEN propose to run bin for Sherih al
the coming election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The FRS, National Bank-Report.
Nomiuation-B. c. Pierson for Sheriff.
Ceosswell l. Co.-Three Great Questions
Sumter Dry Goods Co.-Woman's Rights,
Board OF Regis,ration-Notce of Appoint
ments
W.M Bird & Co.-Paris Green and Lon
don Purple.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
April %.
Claren0lt LODGE No. 64 A. T. N,

THE REGULAR MONTHLY C0MMU-
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
64, A. F. NJ. will be bsld on Thursday
Evening, May 10th, at Typ. m. Brethren
will take due potice and govern themselves
accordingly.
Bv order. F.M. SPANN, W. NJ.
H. C. Moses, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

An election for one member of City Board
of Health, the term of Dr.. Archie China hav-
ing expired, was ordered held. This election
will probably be held on June 9th, also.