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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
New Principle in Dredging.

One of the most novel excavatine
machines of recent date has been
patented by a North Dakota man: and
consists OF two immense earth gugers,
attached to @ portable upright frame
and operated by power, the anger
bringing the earth to the surface,
where it can be shovelsd To ons side.
When tho excavation ia deep enough
the machine is moved forward to q
new section Of ground,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
FoREIHoUGHT.

"This butter seems strong" said the
young husband, at thsir first breakfast
at home.
eyes," she answered; 81 talked to
the market man about that, and he
said it was economy in the end never
to buy weak butter. He said that even
though this might cost little more.
people could get along with less Of, it,
and it would last longer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
LODGE MEETINGS.
MASONIC.

SUMMIT COUN IL. NO. 12.-Meets
on the third Monday of each month at 1880
O'Clock p. m. Illustrious companions are
cordially invited to attend.
J. NJ. BARRETT, T. l. M.
HERMAN c. DUNCAN, Recorder.
KEYSTONE CHAPTER, NO. IL
Meets on thesecond Monday of each month
Mt 7:30 o'clock p. m. Visiting companions
are invited to attend.
E. b. PENDLEToN, H. P.
HERMAN G. DUNCAN, Secretary.
q OLIVER LODGE, NO. 81, r. & A..
NJ. Meets on the first and third Wednes-
days of each month.
JULIUS LEVIN, W. NJ.
A. HILTON, Secretary.
ODD FELLOWS. Phoenix Lodge, No.
5S, |. 0. o. f., meets every Tuesday night
at O'Clock. All brethren are cordially in
vited to attend. w. c. HARRIS, N. G..
L. 2. WHIrTINGToN, Rec. Sec.
KNIGHTS OF PYfHIAS.-A lexan-
dria Lodge, No. SO, meets the first and third
Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting brethren cor
daily invited to attend.
c. G. sWAYzE, C. c.
a. HILTON, X. Of Il. & s.
KNIGHTS OF ONOR.-Ale1andria
Lodge, No. $40, meets on the second and
fourth Wednesdays Of each month at Sp. m.
Visiting brethren are invited to attend.
NJ. BLOOM, D.
II. Il. MoELEy, Rep.
WoODM'GN OF THE WORLD.-Ra-
pides Camp, No. II, meets the first and thir'
Mondays of each month at s p. m. Visiting
soyereigns are cordially invited to attend.
j. f. ARIAIL, G. G,
J, A. SIMPSON. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
CASH AS WE'LL AS coSr1pENcn.

The Young Pastor-"What I want
to do is to get them to open their
hearts to me"
The Old Brother-"What you'll
have to do will be to get them to open
their pocketbooks to you"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
SURPRISED.

-"There were only ffty-six
signers of the Declaration Of INDIE
pendence. /"
Lord Ninkumpupe--"H very re-
markablel In England, doncher-
know, you can get thousands of sigma
lures to- almost any sort Of docu-
ment. Puck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
A GOOD WAY TO HANG.

First Tremp-"W do they mean
by hanging man in efigy?"
Second Tramp -"That's when they
just string up stuffed figure of him. "
First Tramp-"Well, if I WIZ goin'
ter be hung, I'd like to have it done
that way PUCK. !"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
HIS TWO SUITS.

Nipper-"L Look here, old chap, I've
been advised to go to Thompkins, the
tailor. Did you ever go to him: for
anything?"
Clipper-"Oh, yes: got two suits
from him; one dress suit, ope lawsuit.
Thompkins is very expensive man, l
tell you" New York Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
TRYING HARD,

Mr.. Harduppe-''Of course, as You
are SO wealthy, l feel that in asking
you to marry me ! ought to tell you
how poor my own circumstances are. :"
Miss Gotrox (reproachfully) ,-"Why
don't you make an effort to improve
them?"
Mr.. Harduppe (surprised)- "Don't
you think l am ?"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
ANATOMICAL.

Teacher What popularity, if any,
do you observe in the anatomy of the
frog?"
Pupil-"The frog consists OF pair
of legs with enough other meat thrown
in to hold them together. Chicago
Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
UNRELIABLE MAN.

"George told me that one of my
golden hairs could draw him like
a team OF oxen"
.sYess"
s.And then when the harness broke
down he asked me if ] had rope in
my pocket.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
SIMPLE.

snake-Liar-"And I went down into
the hole hundred and eighty feet. "
Listener-"But the rope was only
hundred feet long"
Snake-Liar-"Yes, I know; but !
doubled it. PUCK.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
A LESSON.

He placed ring upon her finger
and then lovingly kissed her hand.
She Indignantly drew back.
':Please remember, Jack, that there
is place for everything she said.-
Town Topics.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
RAILROAD TIME TABLE,
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
Toe+ Round.

TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
East Bound:
No. 81 Arrives. ........... 1910 q. m.
No. 54 Arrives ............. 9:49 a. m.
No, 81 Departs. ........ 1920 a. m.
No. 81 Departs. ........... 9:49 q. m.
West Bound:
No. 81 Arrives. .......... 3:48 O. m.
No. 53 Arrives. .........4 $40 p. m.
No. 81 Departs 1858 q. m.
No. SO Departs ........ 40 p. M.
MORGAN'S LOUISIANA & TEXAS:
Leaves Alexandria. ........ 500 o. N.
Arrives at Alexandria -. 1856 p. m.
HEyA First class fare from Alexandria
to New Orleans by either of above
named roads costs $3.50.
ST. f.. I. NJ. & S-H. G. A. & N.
No. 221 Arrives ...12:15 a. m.
No. 222 Departs 80 a. m.
KANSAS CITY, WATKINS & GULF:
No. l Arrives. His a. m.
No. 2 Departs. ........ 1918 p. m.
G. L. CROCKETT,
Ticket Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
Parish officers.


JUDGES COURT OF APPxALs-3RD CIRCUIT.
" Blackman. and ........A Mouton
Terms Of Court-Second Mondays in Feb
ruary and July.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02

Registered Letters close at O'Clock p m.
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hineston. six times week. Leaves Alex
andria at II 80 m; arrives at 6 p m.
Pineville, fourteen times a week. Leaves
Alexandria at II 80 m and 6 p m. Arrives
at Alexandria 10 a m and 4 p m.
Poland, three times week. Leaves Alex
andria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at m: returns same days 7 p m.
Iatt. once week. Leaves Alexandria on
Fridays at 6 a IN and returns same day at $3.50
pm.
Kansas City, Watkins b Gulf Railway to
Lake Charles and intermediate post Offices,
daily and return same day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
How 1t Ended-Egging Her On
Couldn't Believe He Was
Crooked-Anatomic
Simple, Etc.. Etc.

..,as wed
He said
He wanted wife whose head
ntained the 'ologies
nght in the colleges,
But he married his cook instead.
Philadelphia Call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
ALEXANDRIA, La. WEDNESDAY,. JUNE 2, 1897.

"That would be nice.
"We would make our lives con.
tinual honeymoon.
splendid idea."
81 am rich. :"
"My darlingI Harlem Life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
II. & Senators.

N G.. Blanchard term expiring on the 4th OF
March, 1897.
Don Gallery, term expiring on the 4th OF
March, 1901.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
Eae1Na HER ON.

EGGING HER ON.
rfrst Hen-"Why don't You revenge
yourself on the master for killing and
eating your husband?"
Second Hen-"Oh, I'm laying for
him. Judge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
WON THE CUP.


"What are these cups for?" asked q
well-dressed man of jeweler. point.
ing to some elegant silver cups on the
counter.
"lhese are race cups, to be given as
prizes"
"If that's so, suppose you and Trace
for one?' And the stranger with the
cup in hand, started, the ieweler after
him. The stranger won the cup
Pick Me Up.
FETCHING CLIMAX.
He-"I love you madly."
she-s'Who could blame you?
81 wanssyou to be ny wife.
II bear yoa."
"sEy family would welcome you With
epsn asfae,"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02

TERMS OF COURT FOR RAPIDEs PARISH.
Civil Terms First Mondays in January
and May
Jury Terms-First Mondays in April and
November.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02

COULDN'T BELIEVE he WAS CROOKED.
"Our cashiers defalcation was
great surprise to us.
"Why?"
"He wrote such beautiful upright
hand. Chicago Record.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-06-02
City Officers.
ALEXANDRIA POST OFT E DIREC.
TORY.

Jonas Rosenthal Post Master
VIM Maddox. Asst
Office hours from O'Clock a m to p m.
Money Order business closes at p m.
: Renist cred Letters close ct 3 O'clock D N.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
MT FORD.

Dec. 23.-Mrs Frank E. Hine, who is seriously ill at her home, is not expect ed to survive the night.
 Andrew A. French, formerly of Mill ford but now of Baltimore, Md, while on business trip to Chicago, was talk en suddenly ill and expired. His son Edward started for that place yester day.
 The Milford Athletic association will hold a smoker in it's rooms this evening, Plenty of pipes and tobacco will abound. An entertainment will be giv- en, which will consist of selections by the Milford Athletic association orches- tra, and several comic songs by H. $. Young who is always sure to please. H. l. Mathawson will deliver an address to the members and their friends during the evening. A collation. will be served at the close.
 Miss Ella Luke, who is teaching school in Thomaston, is spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Luke on North street.
 Edwin B. Brown has severed his con- nectlOn with j. Ii. BfOWn, the grocer, and has accepted a position with Long, ner's bakery.
 The Christmas exercises on Sunday evening at Plymouth church will be the Procession of the Centuries' y Nineteen centuries, represented by nineteen young people, will be illustrat- ed in relation to the Christian religion Beginning at the first, the representa- tive is a little girl. The twentieth cen- tury is also to be represented by Miss Charlotte May Clark Brief recitations, songs and appropriate banners will make the service at once interesting and useful. The service is a half hour earlier than usual, that the children may be at home in good season. It be- gins at ' o'clock, and will last about l one hour
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
CALIFORNIA IN WINTER.
Los Angeles, Its Delightful Climate
 and Flowers.

Los Angeles, Its Delightful Climate
 and Flowers.
 M. l.. Beardsley says in the Newtown Bee, that portion of California which comprises the city and county of Los Angeles is at this season wondrously beautiful. From the first of June until the last of September there was no rain fall, but the copious supply of water for irrigation kept the trees and flowers as fresh looking as if we had showers of rain. In the city there are four railroad passenger stations and every one has a beautiful park attached, where those who have to wait for trains can pass their time every pleasantly
 In these parks are found an innumer- able variety of rare and trees, many of them imported. In addition to these the city contains four parks, with a fifth now being constructed. Two of these contain artifical lakes, where boats are kept for the use of pleasure parties. Long since ceased to inquire the names of trees and shrubs in the parks, for the reason that could never re- member them. It seems strange that the roses in this climate continue blooming during the entire year, such is the fact.
 This is truly land of flowers. Climb ing roses and Towering vines creep up the sides of the dwellings and cover them with bower of beauty. In many streets there is a space of three feet between the sidewalk and tn curb, filled with earth and devoted to Horticulture, so that the pedestrian is walking in the midst of flower beds.
 People who live in the Eastern States have no idea of the size of plants here. The castor bean grows to large tree twenty-five feet in height, lemon yer benas to the size of peach trees. Calla lilies have been in bloom 8 long time, and chrysanthemuns exceed anything flowers are of size of saucers and of every shade of color.
 The climate here is something wonder full. Really there seems to be no change of seasons, but one season seems to glide into another without ones being aware of it. Tn fact, we cannot realize that it is the middle of November, for every day is pleasant and warm and resembles the pleasant September days of the east, neither too warm nor toe cool for comfort.
 In this section sometimes there is a little frost, but I am told that it rarely injures tender plants. Yesterday picked and ate ripe strawberries from vines which bore abundantly in June and July. They are In blossom now and with green and ripe berries upon them. If the winter is as pleasant as people describe it to be I will not wish to spend another winter in old Connecti- cut
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
A GIFT TO SAMUEL SLOAN.
Golden Service in Honor of His Eighti-
 eth Birthday

Golden Service in Honor of His Eighti-
 eth Birthday.
 New York. Dec. 23--A golden service was this afternoon presented to Samuel Sloan, president of the Delaware, Lack awanna and Western railroad, by the officials and employees of the company, in honor of his eightieth birthday The speech of presentation was made by Vice President Holden, and the venera- ble recipient made a response. The service consists of seven pieces-a mas- sive oblong salver or trap, a coffee pot, tea pot, chocolate pot, cream jug, sugar bowl, and spoon holder. In the center of the tray is this inscription:
 "1S17-1S67-1 Samuel Sloan, having been for thirty years president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, the officials and employees of the company present to him this testi- monfal on the tWenty-fifth day of De- cember"
 The golden service was designed and made by Tiffany & Co.,. at a cost. it is said, of $16000. It reposes>in chest oi solid mahogany lined with maroon silk plush. The general design of the ser vice is EItrusca.n.
 Samuel Sloan was born near Belfast Ireland, December 25 1877. He entered railway service in 1854 as director o1 the Hudson River railroad. In 1864 Int was elected director and in August 1867, president of the Delaware, Lacka wanna and Western railroad which of flee he holds now.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
A NIGHT IN THE WOODS.

Lost His Way and Tramped All Night
 in Ten-Mile Woods Through Snow
 and Rain.
 Benjamin Reynolds of No. 65 Albany avenue Hartford met with an eXperi- ence on Monday night which might have tried the strength and fortitude of younger and stronger man, but which was for him very narrow escape from death.
 Early Monday afternoon he started out in the Ten Mile woods to collect evergreens for Christmas decorations. When it became dark he was not sure which was the road towards home, so he asked a little boy, who, probably through ignorance or misunderstanding gave him wrong directions, MT. Rey- holds kept getting deeper and deeper into the woods as the darkness in creased and the falling snow increased his difficulties so that he was finally ut terly confused and lost. He became very tired, but knowing that it would De eAlTelllely dangerous to go lo Sleep, he kept walking all night long, in pitchy darkness, with the snow and rain beating down upon him. Finally after walking several hours, he came to house. but was unable to wake the in habitants or to gain entrance.
 A brave man might have given up in despair under these circumstances, but MT. Reynolds, with the perseverance of an old soldier kept on walking. When daylight came he was so confused and dazed that he was unable to go home immediately and he did not reach there until ? o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 His family feared that he must have met with some serious accident and they were overjoyed at his return. MT. Reynolds hands were so badly swollen and he feels very weak as result of the hardships, but nothing serious is feared. All the time that he was gone he did not have a morsel to eat.
 MT. Reynolds served in the war in the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS.

The first Christmas festival of the American-Italian Sunday school con- nected with the First Baptist and Cal vary Baptist churches of this city is anonunced for Thursday, December 30, at 7:30 D. m. in the First Baptist church.
 Great preparations are under way for elaborate Christmas entertainments by the various Sunday schools in Bran ford to be held as follows: The pri- mary department of the Congregational Sunday school, this afternoon; the Bap- tist Sunday school, this evening; the Congregational Sunday school, Monday evening, and the Episcopal Sunday school Tuesday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Probate Court-Judge Cleaveland.

The appraisers on the estate of the late Commodore William T. Lyon have filed their inventory in the probate court. The estate is valued at $7S,S42.- 76 Of this $55, ,7595 59 is real estate and $21 ,6S317 personal property.
 An exemplified copy of the will of Mrs. Sarah R. Hubbard of Brooklyn, lneal descendant of Governor Gurdeon Saltonstall was filed in the probate court yesterday. The estate is large and includes a small piece of property on Elliott street, which is bequeathed to Mrs Kate c. Phelps of Brooklyn. The testator died on June I, and besides large parcels of real estate left valua- ble and historic relics of the colonial governor of the Connecticut colony, in cluding heirlooms, family plate and the original coat of arms.
 WILL SUE FOR $5,000 DAMAGES.
 William Donohue will sue W. C.. Bradley, the house mover, for $5,O0O damages for the death of his son while employed as a joiner on a building on Crown street. He alleges that his son's death was caused by the improper blocking of the building, which had been moved and raised up by Bradley. The case will be returned to the next term of the superior court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Court of Common pleas-clvn Side.

Court of Common PleaS-C!Vti Siue.
 The case of R. T. Patchen & Son vs. the city of Derby to recover $700 on a curbing contract was on trial in the common pleas court yesterday. Attor- ney DoWnes of Derby represents the contractor and Attorney McMahon of Derby represents the city.
 The case of William Neville vs. Peter Kelley, constable, charged with injur- ing private property in sezing horse, was on trial yesterday in the criminal side of the common pleas court.
 The case was given to the jury yes terday afternoon about 5;S0 o'clock. At 7:30 o'clock the jury came in and re- ported a disagreement. It was then dis charged.
 James D. Dewell & Go. have brought suit in the common pleas court against John E. Healey and Charles Bigelow to foreclose a mortgage lien on property at Orange and Cottage streets, upon a bill of $75. The firm claims $200 dam ages.
 Thomas Fleming of Southbury has brought suit in the common pleas court against Caroline J. Taylor for $217. The bill of particulars sets up that Fleming drew" railroad ties and "got out oth- CT lumber for defendant, for which he was never paid. She claims to have paid the bill, and he now appeals the case from a borough court.
 There will not be any short calendar session this afternoon in the court of common pleas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
-'---'----'-----'-------- GUILTY OF MURDER.
Verdict of the Jury in Olive Pecke TaSo

Verdict of the Jury in Olive Pecker
 Case.
 Norfolk, Va, Dec. 23.-"We, the jury, find the prisoner, John Anderson, alias John Andersen, guilty as charged in the indictment"
 This is the verdict returned by the jury in the famous Olive Pecker cnse, the specific charge being the murder of Mate Saunders, of the schooner Olive Pecker, by the cook.
 As the case stands, Anderson will have to hang.
 He recieved the verdict with apparent indifference.
 His counsel made motion for new trial, and if this is granted will carry the case up to the supreme court if the necessary funds can be obtained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
CASE AGAINST DR. BOND CON-
 TINUED UNTIL TUESDAY.

Bonds Fixed at S7,OOO and Will be Fur
 nished by His sister--DOings in Superior
 and Court of Common PIeas-Wil Sue
 for @5,OOO for son's Death.
 A hearing was held before Judge Rorabacl yesterday on the motion for change of venue in the suit of Ransom Chatfeld against G, B. Bunnell, the ap- plication for which was filed by Harri- son & Zacher on Tuesday. The case has been on the jury docket in the su- perior court since September 1895. Judge Roraback refused to hear the matter and it will be heard by Judge Wheeler at the January term.
 Charles A. Bradley of Southbury has sued the New England Railroad com pany for $750 damages to his woodland, alleged to have been set on fire three times by passing trains.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
DIED IN MERIDEN-

Meriden, Dec. 23,-Patrick ]. Wren. aged thirty-five. a well known resident of this city, died at 2 o'clock this after noon of lung troubles. He had been in the grocery business in Meriden for a number of years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
City Court-Criminai Side-Judge Dow.

City Court-Criminai Side-Judge Dow.
 In the city court yesterday morning, before Judge Dow, Dr. Elijah A. Bond was arraigned on the charge of murder in the second degree of Miss Grace N Dearborn. Attorney William c. Case appeared for the accused. Dr. Bond was arraigned on two counts, both charging him with murder in the sec ond degree. He pleaded not guilty, Prosecuting Attorney Webb asked that bonds be fixed at $50 Attorney Case thought $3,000 or $5,000 would be suffi- cent Judge Dow split the difference between the two attorneys and placed the bonds at s7000. It is understood that Miss Bond, the accused's sister, will furnish bail. It is said that she also will pay the expense of the de- fense The case was continued to De- cember 28.
 The case of Wallace W. Sperry, who were charged with keeping a policy shop at 94 Church street, was continued until December 27, and the bond was placed at S200.
 Michael Dunn and John McGuinness were charged with assaulting George McQueeney. Dunn was fined s3 and costs and McGuinness was discharged.
 John Mccarthy, charged with drunk enness. was given another chance to reform
 Acetore Cavaleske settled his viola ton of the liquor law by paying the costs, $16.84.
 Carmeno Crono and Mary Kennedy were fined s10 and costs each and sen fenced to jail for forty-flve days for stealing clothes from the clothes lines of Mrs. John Coogan of 2S6 Oak street and Mrs Catherine Hoegar of 306 Oak street. The value of the clothes was $6.55. Marcellus Landino, likewise
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
HARMONIE CLUB DINNER.

Years day with an elaborate dinner in the evening, to which their wives and daughters will be invited. The annual New Years ball will follow in the eve ming. The event this year will be one of unusual brilliancy.