THE PARISH DEMOCRATIC SUB - CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 15 FEB 1896 
By: Gladys Stovall Armstrong 
Extracted from "The Plaquemines Protector"



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For those interested there are pictures of all the men except John Dymond 

HON JOHN DYMOND 

Whose photo we were unable to secure thus far, is one of the braiiest 
men in Louisiana. He is the friend of the tiller of the soil andhasdone 
more to promote the interest of the agriculturest than any other man in 
this state. He has attended, at his own expense, every agreculture meeting 
held in this state within the past 15 years and knows the wants of the 
farmer, the laboring class, the bread-winner.
Those who knows him best have found him to be a gentleman, ever courteous, 
a lover of our Republican institution and especially one who is devotedly 
attached to this parish and who loves her people. 
He is no autocrat, but a Democrat. This is the man who will represent our
people in the next legislature and will be a good and faithful servant. 


CAPTAIN BEN MICHELL 

Captain Bemn Mitchell was born in England in the year 1855 and came to this 
country when quite young, and locating in this parish over twent-five years 
ago. He has been a Bar ilot for the last 18 years and is now Chairman of the
Board of pilot Commission. Through his energy and popularity he has been 
foremost in improving the Pilot system, and protecting the cause of the 
pilots. He is always a true Democrat, ever alive to the best interest of 
the party and this parish. 
Captain Ben Michell has not sought political preferment, but has always 
taken an active part in politics and is today one of the most popular men 
in this parish. 

Shrewd, energetic and possessing a fine education combined with a sound 
common sense, he will aid to steer the Democratic ship safe into its harbor
where Republicans billows will strike harmless against its sides. 

Captain Ben has always worked assisdnously and intelligently for the cause 
of the pilots, one of the worthist associations of the state and today 
enjoys the full confidence and esteem of his fellow colaborers. 

Asking for nothing, he is devoting his time and labor for the success of
the Democratic ticket and he will ever be remembered as an honored son of 
the parish of Plaquemines. 



MARC COGNEVICH 

We present today to our readers the photo of MR. Marc Cognevich, and it 
will be seen that our worthy assessor is a handsome man just as he is a 
true Democrat. 
This is not written in disparagement of the other members of the committee,
all of whom are handsome, and if any member should appear otherwise, the 
fault must be attributed to the cut and not to the personal appearence of
the member so afficited. 

Everybody in this parish knows our friend Marc. Jovical and kind hearted, 
he is a noble specimen of the Creole type and is the representative of one 
of the oldest and most respective Creole Families. 

Mr. Cognevich has been the assessor of this parish for eight years and has 
discharged his duties faithfully. 

The owner of property always desires the lowest assessment possiable and the
assessor representing the state and parish as well as the people must be 
fair and just. For these reasons, there must parforce be some disagreement 
between the assessor and the tax payer, but in all honor to MR. Cognevich, 
let it be said that if he has any poliyical enemies in this parish, they 
are few and far between. 

He has always been a stanch Democrat and will work hard for the success 
of the Democrat ticket. 



F.C. MEVERS 

Frank C. Mervers, the secretary of the committee, needs no introduction 
from us to the people of Plaquemines. 
Tall, robust and a man who knows not what fear is, he will be an ideal 
Sheriff, intellegent, and the soul of honor, no better man could be 
elected to fill the position to which he aspires and which he will fill 
after April next. 

Frank is also a hustler in the fullest sense of the word and is very 
popular with all the classes of people.