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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
Pinevil,e Has ~ Mayor at Last.

Governor Heard has appointed
Mr.. ID. s. Huddle Maypf Of Pine
vile wee j. T. KnighteD, who re.
signed several years ago. 1t seems
that Pineviile has only had an act
ing Mayor since that time, some
member of the Counciibeing chosen
to act temporarily. there being a
tlisinclination mauifested to serve
in that capacity, We presame from
the Fact, Ss,ar there il Sc ei.ll..II.ap.s
or emolumeut st,acSe.S the posi-
ton and it happens OCCASIONALLY
that drunken hondlaus from the
country take possessid fofthe town
during the night a,l "paint it
red.n When the peYe of Pine
vile are without nIaicipal head,
they ought to send and press
Welch inlo service. Pc. eau run
half dozen towns Once-run
them iuto banpeptcy. his
faculty for mnnicii adm;nistra.
ton is practically u4mited. But
then Pineville il noNg enough to
grease and keep ue municipal
wheels revolving, sthont which
there would be no ent induce.
ment for Welch toy barge and
build up the little Nc, az he has,
or is alleged to se, built up
Alpxautliia..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF the City Savings Bank Of Alexandria,
4. Louisiana.

|VoU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED. IN
IL accordance with Act Number l49,
of the Legislature ut its session held in
1898, that there will bea meeting of the
Stock Folders of the City Savings Bank:
the said meeting to be held at the office
of the said City Savings Bank in the
First National Bank, Alexandria, Louis
lana, on the 18th day of November A. d.
1902, at the hour of 10 O'clock.
The said meeting Is called for the pur-
pose of considering an amendment to the
charter of the said City Savings Bank,
and the Stock holders are hereby notified
to be present ut the said meeting.
Respectfully,
A. WETTERMARK, jR.,
Cashier
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
Americas Famous Beauties.

Look with horror on Skin Erup.
tions, Blotches, Sores, PimpIes.
They don't have them, nor will any
one, who uses Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. 1t glorifies the face. Eczema
or Salt Rbeum vanish before it. II
cures sore lips, chapped hands,
cbilblains. Infallible for Piles 25c
at City Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
TAX SALES.
City Of Alexandria VS.. DELINQUENT
Tax Debtors.

DY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORIZE
il vested in me by the Constitution
and laws of The State of Lonisana and
ordinances of the City of Alexandria, La,
l will sell at the Mayors Office, in which
the Mayors Court is held. within legal
honrs for judicial sales, beginning 1t II
O'Clock a. NJ, OH
SATURDAY, TUE 9TH DAY OF NO
VEMBER, A. D. 1902,
and continuing on each succeeding day
until sales are completed, all imInovable
property on which taxes are due to the
city of Alexandria, La to enforce coIlec-
ton of taxes assessed in the years 1900
and 1901, together with interest thereon,
from the 3lst day of December, 1900 aud
1901, AZ the rate of one per cent per
month until paid. together with All
costs:- y. Is ss
Blackman, Mrs. SalIie-UndivIfigd onc
third interest in lots'2 and 4ssqnarc GO
and improvements; part of lot 3; sqr.,
3S and improvements. Taxes 1900 and
1901 $39. 20 p
Cokeley Frank-Part or lot 1, square AZ
and improvements Taxes 1901 s.. 90.
Coleman Mrs Mary-Plot of ground and
improvements lower suburbs, fronting
Red River bounded by Luckett and
johnson. Taxes 1901 $3.50.
SSlesttan baHlei-lnFee quarters OF g
square fronting Red River, bought of
Mrs. Kate Thompson. Taxes 1901 81 60.
FreEch Mrs. Desire Lot ., square 26,
and improvents; lot 4. square . Sunset
Addition. Taxes 1901 $21.68
Wilmington w. W.-One square and im-
provements in Alexandria, bounded
above by Ogden street, below by Mrs.
Stafford. Taxes 1901 $27 4S.
Swift Miss L. C.-Lotand improvements.
Taxes 1901 $40 60.
On said day of sale Will sell such por-
tions of said property as each debtor will
point out, and in case the debtor shall
not point ont sufficient property, will
at once and without delay, sell the least
quantity of said property of any debtor
which any bidder will bny for the amount
OF taxes, interest and costs due by said
debtor. The sale will be without APP
praisenlent, for cash in legal tender mon
ey of the United States.
w. c. JOHNSON.
Tax Collector of the City of Alexandria,
LOujSilur
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
Reduction Of Telephone Rates.

Mr.. j. L. Ross, the Superintend
ent Of the Cumberland Telephone
and Telegraph Co., authorizes ns
to say that reductions have beer
made in the telephone rates al
Alexandria AS follows: Residence
two party line metallic circuit long
distance phone a1.50 formerly
42.OO. Residence direct line metal
lie circuit $500, formerly $3.50.
Business houses two party liue
$3.50, formerly $500. Business
houses direct line $3.50.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
M. G. MOSELEf,
AT Jaw
ALEXANpRIA IA

~ Fra ctices in all classes of cases in
all the Courts of the parishes of Rami5as
Grant, Natchitoches, Avoyelles, Sab;ne
81. Landry. in the supreme Court Of III.
State and in the Federal Courts.
ohice-New two story building, corner
Lee and Front streets, fronting Conrt
House. r'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Brick work was suspended on the
foundation Of the new court house
nearly all of last week, on account
of the non arrival Of a car load Of
cement which had been shipped
the first of the month.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

The State superintendent of Pub.
lie Education has made public the
third spporti0nufen of the current
school fund for the year 1902,
which amounts to 81 cents per
capita. Rapides has 1928 edacable
children and will receive s7S4.38.
The total amount apportioned is
434 404.2O to be divided per capita
among 4O4 757 children.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Major Il. J. Barrett purchased at
private sale one day last week, the
the stock and fixtures OF the Turn.
er Grocery Co., which had beeu as.
signed for the benefit Of creditors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
"Pecans I.ecans Pecans."

Geo. w. Dawson " Co., New Or
leans, La, are largest receivers in
the South, old and reliable, Quick
returns, top market prices. Write
them at once for information aud
price-list.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. y. B. Ellis division freight
agent Of Morgan Louisiana & Texas
Railway, with headquarters at New
Iberia, WAS in Alexandria last
Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

DR.. j. A. White returned home
last week from Little Rock, Ark,
where he had conferred upon him
the Scottish Bite degrees in Ma
sonry at q meeting Of the Little
Rock Consistory. There were IS
present, representing all sections
Of the country. who had the de.
gree conferred on them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Ed Fuller, colored, jagged 10 years,
was jailed one day last week on the
Charge of entering the mercantile
establishment of Isaac Johnson,
also eolored, on the corner of Ell
lott Street aud Bolton Avenue and
stealing S4.S5 in cash and a oman.
tity of Fair Play tobacco.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
You Know What 'd Are Taking

When you takErove's Taste
less Chill Tonic, Anse the form.
u,a is plainly lhted on every
bottle showing II it is simply
Iron aud Guinea tasteless form.
No cure, no pay'Y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

The Times-Democrat of October
2lst, has the following special from
Leeompte: "The Chetwo6de plan.
tation, which bounds Lecompte on
the North and West, and which
has for many years been the prop.
erty of Il. v. Weems, was sold yes.
tertlay to Q. o. Freeman, who has
been manager of the plantation for
several years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Col. b. II. Randolph, a promi
nent saw mill man and mem Der Of
the Police jury from Forest Hill
vas I" the city Saturday, exchang
ing greetings with his many
frieAalA~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mrs. A. J. Hertsog and children,
OF Derry, Nafchisoehes parish, are
tbs eqests Of Col e. r. Hunter
sand family. r & -,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mrs. w. j. DupIissey aud little
son Avery, returned Monday from
a two weeks visit to relatives in
Houston, Tex, ). aud Lake Charles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. Henry Edwards, the aKable
representative of the Lahgles
Cracker Factory, was in the city
last week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
4 vyONDERFUL HORS DIS
PLAY. ;ssaN
lsingling Bros. Exhibit 500 JIt9h
Tired Equincs In Many Marie.
lOus Acts.

Five hundred horses are owned
Ivy Ringing Brothers, the proprie
tors and u,aus gers Of tue famous
l,ig circus thar ID to az Libit in Alex.
andris, TLMrsday, Nov. Is. These
snperi, animals represent many
years or careful selection by expert
horse buyers and breeders, and the
expenditure OF many thousands Of
dollars. Every kind Of high bred
equine IL represented, from the
smallest Shetland pony aud the
prou.less Kentucky thoroughbred
to the pure Arat ian stallion and
the mos, massive Shire and Percbe-
ron. It IL fr"nl the latter strafn
that the draaght horses are taken.
There are two hnndred aud eighty
OF these magnificent animals, and
they form one Of the most striking
aud effective features of the ilnpe-
rial free street parade. They are
utilized for rawiIg the massive
deus, cages aud txl,leau cary, aud
are the subject Of cobstsDt com.
ment aud limitless adn,iratio... The
ring h0rscs number one hundred
1.-THE, shalMly, proudly stepping
thorougi,Oreds. Every horse among
them has famous pedigree. They
~ ~ = s - r
are the perfection of equine form
and trained Intelligence. Tie trick
horses number sixty Eve matched
aud thoroughly trained American
and imported animals. An equal
number Of Shetland ponies, the de-
light of the children, and the cyno
snre of all eyes IN the parade, in
the gorgeous spectacular entry Of
the mammoth horse fair, com pletes
this remark.Ia.le aud unegualed
display Of fine stock.
These horses IRE presented in -.
hundred different performances.
There is the gorgeous "Eqaine bal.
let militant"-tLc latest triumph Of
that greatest Of all horse trainers,
John O'BIien-and The delight and
marvel Uf all who have witnnesse,l
its SURPRISING splendors; the M
,merous principal riding acts, which
iutroduce John and Michael ROou-
ey, the famous Davenport Family.
the Sciadels, ihe Hobsons and
u,any other famous equestriails; n
series Of beautiful MENACE acts, in
which the greatest MENACE riders
III tue world present the very per
fectiou Of horsemansl,ip, and q
score Of thrilling and hotty.cou
tested hippodrome races, in which,
itbs tsios'd ssnsas speed, -.u,l sterling
staying qualities Of the great
racing stable ara. pur to u success
'iul test. In addition to the splendid
program Of high class equine acts
that serve to exhibit Ringing
Brothers. superb stock to such sig
nal advantage, there is a great
three ring circus performance.
utilizing the services Of 800 high
salaried artists; aud 40 funny
clowns; II series of trained animal
displays, Capt. Webb's juggling
seals and Pearl Souder,s cO,ur.lv
elephants; colossal menagrie,
that has the only giraffe ON exhi.
bition, and hundreds Of new
features original with this supreme
leader among arenic institutions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

A popular feature of Ringing
Brothers. is the preliminary con.
cert given by Ganweller's military
band, in the great hippodrome pa,
Wilton, during the hour preceding
the Performance. There are fifty
members Of this band; and each
one is q solOist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Molsr BARRIER College, New
Orleans, La., wants men to learn
barber trade. Steady practice,
expert instructions, tools present
eel, wages Saturdays, board includ.
ed. Beautifully illustrated cata.
lOgue and particulars mailed free.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

We are glad to learn, that Mrs.
F. 9. Meyer, who has been quite i'll
ss Rochester, n. T., is improving
and will return, home about Ncv. 1.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

I, 80 = "A
Dissension in JIIe Episcopaiiaii
Church Hs-yAotiiotisly Adj
justed.
While there had been no formal
or ofsieia: announcement Of snci,
All unfortnnate cnn,litioa Of affairs.
it was yet satisfactorily establish.
ri in the public mind from the
many ru'nors flying Through the
air, that u scllism existed IN the
Episcopaiian Church OF AlexaD.l.
ria. caused by the opposition of a
small minority of tho CONGREGATION
70 the farther miBistratIons Of tile
Rector, Rev. Herman q. Duncan.
II became apparent that the
breach must be be;tels and the
differences adjusted or the useful
ness of the Rector would be inn
paired, thereby neeessitating his
resignation. II ~
DR.. Duncan had l,eeil Rector of
the Church for more than twenty
two years, was beloved lyy his con-
gregat,on and universally esteem.
ed by the people Of Ale xaldria, ir-
respective of denominaIi0nai ufiiI-
ia,ioDs and the isatos news of the
differences between lIiapsetf and a
snail faction of his con- Segxtinn,
elssbrontlsd arhd aoslnni,t,lity IN q
pail Of melancholy, gloom and re-
greet. Matters re,naining III statu
quo and unadjnsted--no formal
charges having been presented
against him-he rendered his res
igna:iou to the vestry Of ST. James
Episcopal Church az meeting
held on Monday night, Oct. 20,
which was accepted. rumor says,
with but one dissenting voice.
The announcement the next day,
that his resignation hal been ten
dered and accepted, created con
sternation AMONG his congregation
aud aniazeuent throughout the
eity. Several IF the members of
his church immediately circulated
peiitioss, requesting the Vestry
to reconsider their acceptance of
his designations, to which more
than two hundred signatures were
obtained. In the interval, the
ministers of-all the religious de.
nominations in the city, called up.
on DIR. Duncan, assured him of
their sincere sympathy and i'm.
p!ored him to Withdraw his resig.
ignatioD.
The petition was presented to
70 the Vestry at meeting held
last Friday night, at which were
present: }. NJ. Jarrett, j. G.
White, Ti'os. Clements, i. e. Mil
Ter. Cbas. Miles, u. u. Mccormick,
I. w. Sylvester, Il. u. Jarreau and
Geo. A. Petrie, ,lIy whom the ac-
ton OF tie previous meeting was
reconsidered and shrM acceptance
Of the resignation of Dr.. Duncan
rescipded.
Messrs Barrett, Mccormick, Jar
reau and Pptrie then rendered
their designations as Vestrymen.
The Episcopal Church was
crowded Sunday with sympa.
theiic congregation 10 listen to
the feeling and pathetic announce.
ment of DR.. Duncan, that be would
''lrt the dead past bury its dead~
and continue to minister to their
spiritual wants nv of yore.
Thus has this infelicltons dissen.
sion i'll the Church heen harmo.
niously adjusted, and we trust to
the entire satisfaction of all
parties in interest.
DR.. Duncan is oneof the most
eminent divines in The South and
the Episcopal Church of Alexand
ria is to be congratulated Oh his
retention.
Pinevil'e Has n Mayor ut Last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Hon. Jolu H Dawson, Mayor Of
Boyce, was shaking handsw ith bis
many Alexandria friends last
Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
MARRIED..

Cook - O'shEE-Mr. Sherman
Cook and Miss Mary A. O'Sbee,
were united in marriage in the
City Of Lftiie Rock, Ark, on
Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 1902. The
contracting parties are both resi-
dents Of Rapi.les parish.
The bride is \ most essiniahle
Young lady and sister Of
|sAsrs isicl.aHI t,ssb~s. the pcpnlas
and successfni grocer Of Second
street. The groom is Il member 81
the firm of Houston s Cook, tie
contractors and manufacturers Of
shingles OH the Watkins road near
Forest Hill. The DEM6cRAT Wishes
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook, long lives of
health, happiness and prosperity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
Stops the Cough and Works OF
the Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's cure cold in one day. No
cure, no pay. Price % cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. J. T. Charnley, the popular
proprietor of the Alexandria Bot.
cling Works, is having new roof
put on his house on DeSoto Street
formerly known as the Bergman
property. He has also recently
had it neatly painted, as we'll rs his
dwelling house corner of Fifth and
Washington streets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

NJ. r. F, Rogers, President Of
the Central Lomber Co, Of Lince.
cam, Was = visitor to Aiexandria
last Friday. VI
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. Duncan Graham, . pfofni.
nent citizen and planter of Bayou
Rspides, was IN The city last Thurs
day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. Clarence b. Compton, a
prominent Bayou Rapides planter,
was visitor to Alexandria Mon.
day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
BORN

To Mrs. II. 4. Raxsdale, Of Alex
andria, Las, aa 5'hesday morning,
Oct. u, 1902, = son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Cross -CANE-ID this city, Oh
Thursday. morning Oct. Ord 1902,
at 1880 o'clock, Mr.. G.. H,- Cross
and Miss AllelIa Cane were united
in marriage, Justice of the Peace
w. W. Wilmington, officiating.
The couple reside a, Bucksye, this
parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA

Parish of Rapides-Thirteenth Judicial
District Court.
Garnier Bros.
VS.. No,
Their Creditors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1902-10-29

Mr.. n. B. Chase, aasistaut State
Treasurer, Was III The city list
week on . visit to his family,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-23

ing in second. The points now stood:
Sc to 80 in favor of the Kamehamehas,
with the Oahus making a show OF
crawling up.
Hardee Wins Pole Vault.
The wind did its best to interfere
with the pole vault, blowing the bar
down many times 1t was necessary
for two men to be constantly guarding
against the pranks of the wind, so that
the sport could proceed. l.. Kaulukou
and w. Campbell vaulted for the Oahus
and Il. Hardee, D. Kaai and U. Lemon
for the Kamehamehas. Hardee beat
the record. clearing the bar at n
height of 10 feet, 6 inches, the pre-
yious record being 10 feet, inches.
Campbell came second with 10 feet. 4
inches, and Kaai was third with 10
feet.
Relay and Wind.Up.
A mile relay race wound up the days
sports. Schnack, Bailey, Rycroft and
Campbell ran for the Oahus and
Scharsch. Kamali, Maioho and hkana
for the Kamehamehas. The Kameha-
mehas won this race all the way
through. gaining eight more points
and bringing their score up to 20
points to the 0ahus' "a. The mile was
covered in 3 minutes and 46 seconds,
equalling the previous record.
1t was a glorious victory.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-23
RICH LITTLE GIRL OUTFIT.

Well-to-do parents are adopting tho
plan OF presenting each Of their little
ones with a gem or bangle or heavy
gold bead as n birthday gift. These
are strung upon very thin strand OF
gold, which Is one Of the christening
gifts bestowed upon the little one. The
larger the means of the giyer the cost
lier the gem or the larger the gold
bead. Pearls are fayOrite gift II
these are mounted upon the gold
chain and saved until the child Is OF
age the accumulation will be OF con-
siderable value. Fashionable mothers
now deck the necks of small girls with
gold chains or strands OF pearls, from
which depend jewelled amulets.
Watches that look scarcely large
enough for a doll are part of the rich
little girls outfit. Girls wear bangles
upon the arms. Little boys also are
allowed bracelets. and watches. The
amulet Is nearly always set with the
child's birthstone or with series OF
iewels whose initials will spell the lit
tie ones name. The stones are not
very large, and therefore not eXtrava.
gantly costly. Coral enjoys high favor
at present. but II must be Of the best
quality and mounted In gold.-Phila.
delphia Telegraph.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-23
TIDES.
Full moon on the 23d at 4:5l p. m.

Full moon on the 23d at Ash p. m.
Tides from the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey Tables.
The tides at Kahului and fiilo occur
about an hour earlier than at Ho'
nolulu.
Hawaiian Standard Time is 1Oh 30m
slower than Green wcih time, being
luat OF the meridian OF 1890. The
time whistle lows at 1880 p. m, which
Is the same as Greenwich. "a ON.
Masters of vessels sailing from this
port for San Francisco will find there
branch Of the u. s. Photographic
Office located In the Merchants Elk.
change. where is maintained for their
benefit free Of charge, complete sets
OF charts and directions OF the world,
Latest information can be obtained re.
sarding lights. dangers to navigation
an dali matters OF interest to ocean
commerce.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-23

President Gulick remarked upon the
resemblance of their guest to his de-
parted namesake, Father Alexander OF
the Hawaiian mission, and Mr. Cooke
said he was from the same State as
that worthy.
The meeting closed with the singing
Of two stanzas of Heber's missionary
hymn.