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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Many White Ribboners.

The women in charge of the w. C. II
U. headquarters at the fairgrounds
have been busy pinning the white rib
bon law and order badges upon peo-
pie who crowd around the tent seeking,
them. Several hundred were distribu-
ted and it is estimated that 5000 of the
badges are being worn in Topeka. The
headquarters are in charge of Mrs. E.
9. Stafford, Mrs. Matthew TIGER and
Miss Linda Haines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
CHINA GETS THE MONEY.
Gives Security on Hitherto Uufettered
Customs.

London, Sept. 30.-A dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai, says:
The Hoo1ey-Jameson syndicate loan
will be secured on the balance of the
unsettled customs, which yield a rev.
enue of 600, 600 pounds annually, and
upon the salt and 1ikin taxes in all the
provinces, which are entirely unencum-
bered and amount to 3,900,0OO pounds
annually.
The Chinese board of revenue will
stand as security for the bonds which
will be stamped with the seal of the
board of revenue and the Tsungli-Y va
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
The OREGON is Coaline.

San Francisco, Sept. 30.-The battle
ship Oregon is rapidly filing her bunk
ers with coal and according to the in
structions received by her commander
a few days ago will remain in the bay
ready to go to sea on a few hours no
tice 1t is thought by her officers that,
If she is not ordered to proceed to Hon.
oIulu she will be sent to Puget Sound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
BERING SEA CASE ENDS.
The Hearing Has Been Concluded
and All Go Home.

Halifax, N. S., Sept. 3O.-The argu-
ment before the Boring Sea commission
was concluded today.
The commissioner on the part of the
United States and the commissioner on
the part of Canada paid a high compi-
ment to all connected with the case.
The latter expressed the opinion that
the conference would mark a long step
forward in advance in the matter of
international arbitration. Judge Put
nam will leave for his home tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
AGREES WITH PROF. TAYLOR.
Gov. Leedy Sends ths Normal Presi-
dent a Message.

Emporfa, Sept. 3O.-President Taylor.
of the Normal. has received a letter
from Governor Leedy in which the gov
ernor denies ever having said or writ
ten anything to any student of the Nor
NAL in regard to attending the encamp-
ment.
The governor takes the view that the
rules of the school should be observed
by the students.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
J. Weiss Robbed.

Groceryman J. Weiss has his pocket
picked on a car yesterday. He felt man
rubbing against him and pushed him
away A few minutes afterward Mr..
Weiss missed his pocketbcok, but the
man had disappeared. There was but 81
in change in the pOcketbook, but Mr..
Weiss values it highly and his name was
in gilt letters on the inside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
More Jointists Caught.

Several jointkeepers were arrested this
morning. They were all released on
bond. The following men were arrested:
Arch Lord Nick Chiles. A. T. Goodwin,
D. Grimes. Other warrants will be issued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
From the Pope to McKinlev.

London, Sept. 30.-The Rome CORES
pondent of the Standard says that the
Pope has sent to President Mckinley
q copy of a fine illustrated work de-
scriptive of the so-called Appartamenti
Borgia at the Vatican which were re-
Gently restored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
MAIL AND EXPRESS BOLTS.
Republican Paper Refuses to Support
Pratt's Nominee.

New York, Sept. 30.-The Mail and
Express, a Republican paper, but an
opponent for some time of the Platt
management of the Republican organi-
cation in New York. refuses to support
the candidate nominated by the Re
publican convention of the Greater New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Bic Loss OF Lnn1her.

Igerna, Cal, Sept 3O-A fire yester-
day destroyed 100000 feet of lumber
belonging to Goggins Brothers. The
fire also destroyed about 500 feet of
Southern PACIFIC tracks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Change of Date.

The meeting of the single tax conven-
ton will be held at Representative hall
tonight instead of Metropolitan hall, as
previously announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
London,s New Lord Mavor.

London, Sept. 30.-Horatio D. Davis,
conservative member of parliament for
Chatam, was chosen Lord Mayor of
London today with the usual ceremo-
NAL. succeeding Sir George Feudal
Phillips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30

Abilene, Sept 3O.-The teachers of
Dickinson and Geary counties will have
q joint meeting at Chapman, Nov. 6. The
meeting will take the place of the fail
meeting of the Dickinson county asso-
citation. DR.. A. a. Willitts will lecture
in the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Lese Maieste.

| Berlin, Sept. 30.-CriminaI proceedings
! have been commenced against the
| Franfurt Zeitung on the charge of Iese
| Majestic for criticising the alleged err
| ratio course of Emperor William
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
THE JUDGES.
Ir. Jilson, James Moore and Mrs
Caxert Are Chosen.

Mr.. C. F. Jilson, assistant treasurer of
the Rock Island; Mr.. James Moore, pay
master of the Santa Fe, and Mrs. c. F.
Cavert will act as judges of the floral
parade this afternoon. The awards will
be made at the fair grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Range of Prices on stocks.

Furnished by the W. A Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain Provisions
and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave-, Topeka
Kan:
Stocks IOp'n High Low ICPseIYes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Floral Dev Illustrated.

Floral Day will be fully illustrated
in the Festival number of Western
Homes. the new magazine. Read ad-
yertisement in another column
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Prohibition Forces Unite.

The national and prohibition forces
held a joint conference at the state
house yesterday and agreed that the
affairs of the two organizations should
be conducted by the committees act
fng together until the next state con-
vention The feature of the conven-
ton was ar address by Gen. John G.
Wolley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Special Trains to Atchison

win leave Topeka via Santa Fe Sept
80 and october 1 at 1920 p ID. or.
after the exercises are over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30

Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam, is a purely
vegetable compound, and cures where
ali others fail. AT druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Special Trains to Kansas City

Will leave Topeka via Santa Fe Sept
% so and October l at 1880 p. m. or
after close of exercises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
There is Nothing so Good.

There is nothing just as good as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
and do not permit the dealer to sell you
some substitute. He will not claim
there is anything better, but in order to
make more profit he may claim some
thing else to be just as good. You want
DIR. Kings New Discovery because you
know it to be safe and reliable, and
guaranteed to do good or money re-
funded. For Coughs, Colds, Consump-
fion and for all affections of Throat,
Chest and Lungs, there is nothing so
good as is DR.. Kings New Discovery.
at Swift-Holliday Drug Co
Vim, vigor and Trctory-these are the
cha ra cteristics of De Wits Little Early
RiserS the famous little pills for con-
stipat ton biliousneSS and all stomach
and liver troubles G. W.. StanS6eld,
632 Kansas avenua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
Colored Lights.

Washburn. the Druggist, is head
quarters for all colored fires Buy of
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30

E. A. .Peak. Dentist. over Crosby,s store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
" Taken In"

Entirely obliyious of the fact
that last Thursday was the LIST of
April, day devoted to the perpe.
tratlon OF practical jokes, several
OF our citizens permitted them.
selves to be sstaken ill.," Passing
along the street, they noticed what
appeared to be Il plethoric pocket
book lying thereon in full view.
Naturally, the first impulse was to
"grab" for it, but the 'jokern be-
lug near at hand, pulled an invisi-
BILE string which was attached to
the pocket book as soon as the at
tempt to capture it was made, and
OF course, it was jerked out of his
reach, thereby failing to capture
it. The laugh which followed the
taarpas soon convinced them that
1t was the LIST of April and the vic
timized individuals were thereaf.
ter on the gun vive during the re-
of the day, for a repeti.
ton OF this or the preparation of
some similar joke.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
METEOROLOGICAL.

SWAMI. = Mr.. John J.. Swan
died iii the City OF New Oriea i,
on Monday afternoon, at the ag,
OF "a years. He had suffered f.,
some time with infammatory rheu
matisln III one Of his feet and had
gone to New Orleans for medical
treatment, in the hope of securing
rslief FROM his malady.
Tue deceased WAS a most est.
mable citizen aud his death will b.
Universally deplored. He was a
native OF North Carolina, but had
resided iii Kapides for many years.
AT the time Of his death he WAS
President Of the Police Jury OF
Rapi,les Parish, having been elect.
Ell to represent the Cheneyyille
Ward at the April election in 1896.
He had previously occpied this po-
sltion several times, the duties of
Which ne had discharged with ere.
dit to himself aud to the entire
satisfaction of his constituents.
Upon receipt of the telegram
announcing his death, the Police
jury, then in session, adjourned
ont OF respect to his memory.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
District Court.

The regular criminal term of the
Tenth Judicial District Court fol
the Parish Of Rapides, his Homo,
E. e. Hunter, presiding, convened
at the Court House Monday mora.
ing. The following is the personnel
of the Grand Jury:
b. Q. Herbert, of Cheneyville,
Foreman.
+. s. Flower. OF Bayou Robert.
}. Z. Hathorn, WEIGH GU.
Robert johnson, Cbeneyville.
d. W. S. Luad, Alexandria.
John Padgett, Hineston.
Charles Grayson, Cheneyyille.
II. W. Tillman, Poland.
J. w. Texada, Jr., Rapides.
Hull Brewer, Lecompte.
Frank Hastmyre, Alexandria.
John Calleghan, Alexandria.
P. O'Dea, Alexandria.
Thos. J. Richardson, Poland.
R. L. Lloyd, Lloyd.
Harry Leckie, Alexandria.
After lucid and exhaustive
charge from judge Hunter, iu
which he called their attention
specially to violations of the law
In regard to carrying concealed
Sunday law, shooting
craps, etc. the Grand Inquest retired
for deliberation. Proceedings will
be reported next week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
City Council.

Il
The City Council of Alexandra
met in regular monthly session on
Monday afternoon.
The bicycle ordinance was amen
deti an follows: The owners are
prohibited from riding OH ANY oil
the sidewalks from Cassou street
to Bayou Rapitles, from Fist to
Fourth streets, and OH Third street
below Morgan depot.
An ordinance was passed impos
ing fine of $40 per month and
costs upon all persons conducting
houses of prostitution in tue city
limits and III default of payment
not less than "a nor more than 4S
hours imprisonment III the cit,
lookup. The inmates are further
prohibited from visiting bar rooms
or restaurants or riding on bicy-
cles On the public streets, under d
penalty of not less than $500 nor
more than $40 for each otfense.
and in default of payment, not less
than "a nor more ;han 4S hours in
the lookup.
Councilman BriDghurst intro.
'!uced an ordinance to proaibi,
stock from running at large upon
the streets, which was vigorously
contested and iii Difference to re
quest Of Councilman Stafford, the
mover agreed to postpone action
on it until next regular meeting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
Railroad Meeting.

In pursuance to call of the May
or large number Of representa-
tive citizens Of Alexandria and
Rapides parish, assembled at the
City Hall Monday night, to confer
with Mr. JOS. J. Waltz, President
of the Gulf, Louisiana 6 aud Great
Northern Railroad Company.
The meeting was organized by
the election of Mr.. WIN. Polk, Jr..
as Chairman and E. II. Mccormick
and A. P. Williams, as Secretaries.
Mr.. 81. IL. White briefly stated
the object of the meeting, which
was to secure exemption for the
railroad for ten years FROM the
payment of parochial and corpora
ton taxes.
Messrs. T. N. Miles, Joseph Lev
in, |. q. Miller, VIM. Polk, DR.,
and Il. w. Bringhurst were APP
pointed a committee to confer with
the Police Jury and City Council
aud endeavor to secure the desired
exemption.
FL. II. White, E. j. Sullivan and
NJ. Bloom were appointed a com.
lnittee on resolutions.
John ID. Phillips, S. Clark and
b. }. Barrett were appointed a.
committee to secure the right OF
way.
While the Committee on reso.
lutions were celebrating, Capt.
F. NJ. WEIGH briefly addressed the
meeting.
The committee on resolutions
reported in substance, that appre.
eating the advantages to be de.
rived from the construction of this
road, that they guarantee the
right OF way through the parish |
of Rapides aud will do everything
possible to secure exemption to
the road from parish and town
taxation.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet next Monday night, April
18th, at which time the Commit.
tees are expected to report.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
Crensllaw Shot.

Hayes Carr and Tom Crenshaw
two young negroes, while playing
game of cards at Creuzot',, ga
loon last Friday afternoon, be
came.. involved in controyers,
over 40 cents, when Carr drew a
SO callbre revolver, at the sight OF
which Crenshaw fled from the sa.
loon, followed by Carr, who fred
at him several times.
The first shot fired from the gal.
lery of the saloon flew wide of the
mark. The second struck him in
his lest arm below the elbow. He
discharged his weapon five times
at the retreating fugitive, when
the street was full of people and
it is a miracle that some innocent
person was not struck by one or
more or the lying missiles.
Carr is in durance gile, awaiting
the action of The Grand Jury, now
IN session, by whom he will prob.
ably be indicted for shooting with
intent to murder and carrying con.
cealed weapons.
A law should be enacted with
heavy penalty, for the punishment
OF such reckless individuals, who
lndlscrlmlnately discharge fire
arms in public and crowded thor.
oughfares, at the imminent risk of
wounding or killing innocent by.
ISLANDERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
Three Gay and Festive individuals

Three citizens of Pollock. jim
New, Fred Brady and John Brown
came to Alexandria last week.
frequented the SALOONS and imbib
ed to freely. In consequence, they
became exceedingly boisterous,
as well as dangerous, by discharg.
Ing their pistols, at the imminent
risk OF killing innocent people
They were arrested by the town
Marshals and posse after a Wig.
orous resistance and consigned to
the lookup.
They were arraigned before his
Honor the Mayor, the next morn.
ing, fined the usual amounts in
such cases and iu default of nav.
ment, served out their sentences
OF Imprisonment in the lock M.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
An Aft layit.

This is TO certify that on May
l1th, | walked to Melick's drug
store OH pair of cru'ches and
bought bottle Of Cham
berltin's Pain Balm for i,.famuia-
tory rheumatism which had Grip.
pied me up After using three
bottles | am completely cured. |
can cheelfuily recommend it,
Charles Il. Welz-l, Sumbary, Pa.
Sworn aud subscribed to before me
on August 10, lS94.-Waltrr slip
man, }. z. For sale at so cents
per bottle at the Phoenix Drug
Store, d. j. Sullivan, Proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS. Ia.

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La. )
April 3, 1897. (
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-naned settler has filed notice of biz
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that SAID proof will be
made before G. l.. Ransdell, Clerk Of
District Court, at Alexandria, La. ON
May 70, 1897, viz: James Roiin, who
made Homestead entry No. 1899 for the
w OF Ell Sec. Z T. 4 N. r. / East.
he names the following witnesses to
provo his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: II. o..
Daigre, Denis Daigre, Charley Page,
James Madison. All of Rapides Parish.
g. MCD. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
1t will be an agreeabla on

1T will be an agreeable sur.
prise to persons subject to attacks
OF bilious collie to learn atprompt
relief may be- had by taking Cham.
berlail''s Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy. In many instanc.
es the attack may be prevented
by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms of the disease
appear. Is and 80 cent bottles
for sale at the Phoenix Drug Store,
d. J. Sullivan, Proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
HYMENEAL.

SMITH --IRv1NG.-Mr. Geo. w.
Smith and Miss Laura L. Irving
were united i'll marriage by JUS
tice of the Peace A. b. Rachal. in
West Alexandria, on Wednesday,
March 3lst, 1897,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
Gubernatorial Appointments.

Governor Foster has appointed
NJ. NJ. Marlrr, Justice of the Peace
for the Hineston ward, vice d. B.
Hogan, failed to qualify and
George j. Patrick, constable for
the Spring Hill ward, vice b. f.
Phillips Deceased.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
One Fare for the Round Trip.

Account of the various Baptis
Conventions to bs held at VIII
mington, N. q, May 6th to Ma,
14'h, the Texas & Pacific will sci
tickets Oh May 3rd aud 4th at ons
fare $1,000 for the round trip
Tickets good to return twent,
days from day of sale.
q. f. CROCKETT,
Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07

The dog fax will go into ope-
ration next Saturday. On and at:
ter that day, all dogs fonnd upon
the streets without collar and
tag, will he killed and The owners
arrested and fined.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
The Fashion Bazlr-
ALEXANDRIA. La

Has the finest line Of Millinery
Of all descriptions in the city, and
a full line of ladies' and chiIdren's
furnishing goods at the lowest fig
ures. Call aud examine. Old Post
Office, Second stre;t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07

Mr.. Otis Collins, Assessor and
Registrar, will commence to make
All entire new regi Stration of vot.
ers ahont Angus! 1st in accord.
ance with registration law passed
by the Legislature last year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
School Board.

The Board of School Directors
for Rapides Parish met in regular
session at the Court house last
Saturday. The official proceedings
Will be found in another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Rapides-Ten h judicial Dis
trict Court.

SUCCESSION
OF No. III.
Mrs. NJ. +. PEARcE.
NTHEREAS, DIR. RALPH KILPAT-
wv RICK, Testamentary Executor Of
the above numbered and entitled success
sion has this day filed his Final Account
therein, praying that it be homologated
Notice is hereby given to whom it doth
OF may concern, that if there be no oppo-
sition filed thereto within the delays
prescribed by law. that said account
will be approved, homologated and made
the Judgment of this Court, the said exec
utor discharged and his bond as such
cancelled.
Witness the Hon. E. G. Hunter and T.
N. Cullom, Jr., Judges of said Court.
~ Given under my hand and
L. s. seal at Alexandra, La, on
(C~ this 31st day of March, A. D.,
leoi. G. NJ. FITZPATRICK,
april Z, 1877. Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
PERSONAL.

Mr.. F. G. Key, of Monroe, i
in town.
MIR. A. W. Ryland was in tow
Monday.
Mr.. s. G. Rush was in tow
Monday.
Mr.. S. NJ. Abel, of Pol and wa
i'll town Monday.
Mr.. Roscoe Barron was il
town last week.
MIR. Henry Geiger left for New
Orleans Saturday morning.
DR.. w. II. Williams, of Pc
land, was in the city Monday.
Mrs. G. Geiger returned las,
IhuI sday from brief visit to New
| Orleans.
-Mr. Geo. 3. Abat and family
OF boyce, were in town last
week visiting f,iends.
MIR. Il. Ii. Randolph, of Spring
Hill ward, Was in town last Thurs,
day.
-Messrs. A. j. Wolf and j. e.
Ray, OF Boyce, were in the city on
Monday.
MIR. James Williams returned
Sunday from a mouths sOiourn in
New Orleans.
Mr.. Joe Baltic, son of Mr..
John Baltic, has been appointed
fireman at the Power House.
Mr.. q. Il. Kimber has been
appointed Superintendent of Con.
struclion Of q. S. pablo buildings.
MIR. j. NJ. Wells, Jr., and
daughter. Miss Cecelia, of Lsmou-
rte, were i'll town Sunday visiting
relatives.
Judge A. V. Coco, of Marks
vile, was in town last Thursday,
exchanging greetings with his
many friends.
Mrs. j. G. White is visiting
relatives i'll Opelousas ana it is
hoped, will return much improved
Ill health.
Mr.. John Randolph, Of Fair
was in town last Friday.
tue guest Of his brother, DR.. r. i.
Randolph.
Capt. Il. NJ. WEIGH, President
of the Baton Rouge and Central
Louisiana Railroad was in town
Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Isham West, of
Evergreen, were the guests, last
week, OF their relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. Y. 5. Kay, Of this city.
General Gsorge o. Watts
went to Opelousas Sunday morn.
ing, on a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
b. b. Dubuissou.
The DEMOCRAT acknowledges
4 pleasant call on Saturday last
from MIR. JOS. j. Waltz, Presiaen
Of the Gulf, Louisiana aud Great
Northern Railroad.
Miss Augusta-the charming
daughter Of Postmaster Jonas
tosenthal = returned home lasts
week, from an extended visit to
friends in New Orleans.
MIR. Oscar Wilson, of New Or.
cans, who has been engaged in
)uying cotton in Alexandria dur.
ng the wiuter for several seasons,
passed through the city last Fri
lay Ell route to Texas.
Honorable Il. FL. Packwood.
IT Clinton, past master of the Md.
ionic Grand Lodge of Louisiana,
vas i'll town last week. He left
or Ola, Catalonia Parish, last
Saturday morning, accompanied by
lou q. w. Bolton, also a past
master, to institute a Masonic
lodge at that place.
DIR. e. E. Smart, the cold war
orse OF Democracy" of Vernon
'arish, was in town last week and
$ usual, complimented the DEM
Graf with an appreciated call. !;
While the Doctor is 81 years of
&c and is usually referred to as
old man Smart" he declares that {
e cannot lay claim to any such t
lStlnctlon, as his father, the Hon. |
rable John II. Smart is still liy.
lg, having arrived at the "green
Id age" Of so years and is still as
ale, hearty and vigorous lis the
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-07
The dictionary doesn't give

Lilo dictionary doesn't give
you any better word to apply to
the BUCKSKIN BREECHES
than "BEST.D Best in this case
means care in cutting, best thread,
stay-on buttons and perfect fit.
They will wear as well as the Jeans
will allow. We use a better grade
of Jeans than the other manufac.
turers. We use a Jeans that has
almost no wear out to it. You can
get your money back if you find
them anything other than best.