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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-06-30
MICHEL PRUD'HOMME VS.. JOHN sInMs

MICHEL PRUD'HOMME VS.. JOHN sIMMs.
By virtue of a writ of alias fieri facias issued
out of the honorable Parish Court, in and for
the parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, I will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse OF said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas, on SATURDAY, thep7th day of July,
1877, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-Wit:
A certain tract of land situated in this parish,
east of the town of Opelousas, containing fifty
five and 60IlO0 acres, and being in section one
hundred and seventy, in township six, south
range four east, South Western District Of Lou
isiana, bounded north and east by Bayou
Dapuento, south by a branch of same and
west by a tract Of land confirmed to Robert
Taylor, being same property purchased by de-
PENDANT herein from Nicholas Damartin Pelerin
and wife, by act of sale passed before Y. D'avy,
Recorder III and for the parish of st. Landry, on
1st day Of March, 1871, and recorded in book
Y, at page 28 of recorders office in and for
parish st. Landry.
Terms-Cash.
c. {. DUSON,
june2 Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

j. Fl. Craiger of the Humbolds House
who. with his bride. was on the train
which was wrecked last week near Des
MONIES, Iowa. arrived at home last
evening. The Car in which he and his
wife were seated at the time of the dis
aster. telescoped and the broken frame
work of the coach just grazed him. He
was struck on the head and mouth by
pieces of the wreck, which fortunately
inflicted no serious injury. Twenty
two bodies were removed from the
wreck ut the time he left. and several
others were supposed to be buried in
the mud.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
DIsTANCING.


Eli Reinhart and james Ross (the
latter resident of Paradise Valley u {
the time) went security in the sum of
$500 for the appearance before the
Grand Jury of j. X. Johnson. who was
held to answer for asssulting a man
named Mccall at Varyville. johnson
sold his property and left the country.
Ross went through bankruptcy and
Remnant last Saturday paid over to Dis
trict Attorney Harding $500 in gold
coin, the amount of the bond Mr..
Reinhart is very peacable citizen, yet
it would not be safe to ask him to sign
a bond just now.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
anne A,neric.n People.

No People in the world suffer as
mnch with Dyspepsia as Americans.
Although years of experience in medi
cine had failed to accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and
its effects. such as Sour Stomach,
Heart burn, Water brash. Sick Head
ache, Costiveness. palpitatiou of the
Heart, Liver Complaint. coming up of
food. low spirits. general debility. etc.,
yet since the introduction of GREEr 8
AUGusT FLowBR we believe there is no
case of dyspepsia that cannot be ina
mediately relieved. $4,000 dozen sold
last year without one case of failure
reported. Go to your druggist and
get sample bottle for 10 cents and
try it. Two. doses will relieve you.
Regular size rs. cents.
I Agents Crane II Briahana.. Wholesale
druggists, San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
SAN FRANCISCO srock REPORT.


COO 0phir IS. 10ss.
3ID Mexican "a. ~.
1875 Gould d Curry 1917. l05s.
90 Best & Belcher 90. 1917.
60 California 20, 29A.
6i5 Savage So 81.
400 Con. Virginia 1917, 33Z.
$50 Chollar 81, 3712.
1850 Hale * Norcross. ~. 6X.
1910 Crown Point, $50. 1850.
$40 Yellow Jacket, ~, liz.
2700 Imperial, 100, lose.
355 Kentuck, 9.
500 Alpha, IL. 1917.
1850 Belcher, IA. 6sS.
loo Confidence. 6. So.
1925 Sierra Nevada. 475. 470c.
400 Utah. IA Az.
1915 Bullion, 81. 81.
8S5 Excheqner. IA 73s.
$50 Overman. 30. 27A,
1000 Succor, "a "a.
$50 Union, 6, GA.
$500 Justice, 1917 1917.
500 Baltimore. zoe.
800 Silver Hill. 375. 400c.
$3.50 JUL l55c. IA.
1850 Caledonia. 425, 440c.
10 Seq. Belchsr A.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


Dan Douglass, of Rye Patch, who
has been on visit to Nova Scotia, ar
rived here yesterday. =. i. NJ. Siegel, of
the firm of N. Levy & Co.. left for San
Francisco last evening. Jacob Haw-
ley. NJ. Tiffanny and David Creswell. OF
unionville. called to-day. They report
times on the mend in the old camp.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
Cattle Train.

A cattle train consisting of 30 cars
loaded with over 500 bullocks left here
for San Francisco Saturday night.
Twenty carloads, Of the cattle were
loaded by Palo Alto II Carat at Iron
Point and the remainder by Colonel
Hardin at this station.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
Gaiena District

Ed Rinkel. just down from Galena.
Informs us that Superintendent Strong
is working the White & Shiloh ores
successfully by the teaching process.
The mine is looking we'll and the pros
poets of several outside mines turning
out well are very fattering.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
Placer Mines.

We are informed by l.. Vary Of Bart
lett Greek that placer mines have been
discovered on Leonard Creek about
eight miles from varyville. Several
persons are now engaged in prospect
ing along the creek. and the general i'm.
sEassion is that the diggings will pay.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

Ulrich & Cook. who have been pros
pecting IN the Sonoma mountains be-
low Guthrie's ranch. have discovered
what they believe to be valuable
ledge. Samples of the ore brought to
town by them appear to be rich in
silver.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
Bullion shipme IN C..

The Arizona Silver Mining Company
of Unionville shipped from Mill City
last evening Eve bars of bullion. valued
at $3, 402.25.
The White g. Shiloh Mining Com
pany of Galsna shipped yesterday
seven bars of bullion. uuassayed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

The public school opened. 10 day for
the Fall term. Professor James Sweet
has been engaged as teacher in the
Grammar school and Miss AIDA Ellis
IA ,aaGhsr in sha Primary department
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

Comedy and Concert Company.
Joe Taylor's Comedy and Concert
Troupe. we'll and favorably known all
over the Pacific coast. will give an en-.
tertainmens in Centennial Hall to-
morrow Tuesday, evening. This
company appeared here last Winter
and gave general satisfaction.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

BEAUTIFY the complexion and re-
move pimples. spots. burns, scalds.
s.ings. chapped lips. prickly heat, and
oil irritations of the skin by using
Glenn's Sulphur Soap. In cases of
gout and rheumatism it is always very
efRcaeious. Young heads on old
shoulders produced by Hills Instan-
taueous Hair Dive.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03
DIVORCES

Legally and quietly obtained in every state
and Territory, for lNcoMPATIBILrrnand other
causes, No matter where the party resides.
Is years experience. Fee after decree. All
letters confidential. Address a. i. DEx-
.TE z, Atty, Rooms & o, I32 Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO ILL. Unquestiopahle references
given. oorresr endence With this legal pro
,fsssion inxikedA. ~ 'tfs .*s
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

TRAYFD AwAY--A LIGHT ROAM
- horse about fourteen hands high; hob
BILE marks on fore legs; bought by me from
Crawford of Paradise Valley. l will pay the
above reward for his return.
G.. HARDING.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

81 Range OF temperature a. this station
yesterday: Highest, IS deg; lowest, 40 deg.
Range. 4G; average, $50 deg.
JEO. HEALY,
corp'I signal Service. U. >. A.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

Rules Adopted tor the Ensuins
Races Over the Winnemucrs

Rules Adopted Tor the Ensuin1
Races Over the Winnemucca
Course.
In all races exclusively for two
year.olds the weight shall be 80 pounds;
three-year. olds. 100 pounds.
Weight for age shall be: Two-year-
olds. IS pounds; three ear-olds. 90;
four Odds. lO8; fve-year olds and
upward. ia. Three pounds allowed
mares and geldings.
Feather weight shall be considered
rs pounds.
Welter weights shall be % pounds
added to the respective weights. for
age.
TIME BETWEEN HEATS.
In mile heats. 90 minutes; two mile
heats. 25; three miles heats. IS; four
mile heats, 40.
DIsTANCING.
In heats OF one mile 40 yards shall
be distance; heats of two miles, so;
heats of three miles, 60; heats of four
miles. 20.
TRoTTING-In races of mile heats
80 yards shall be a distance; races Of
two mile heats, $50; races of three
mile heats. 900; races of mile heats,
best three in five, 100.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

Elements and People Outlet
Tt-nes Improving -Cornucopaa.
naAi Rum and Moumtahm CITY
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-03

Gold, silver and Currency.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sep /.
Silver, ~. AZ.
Trades gs4, IS.
Greeabaeks. On 964.
cold opened 10 Nes York to-day at 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
THE GLOWING BOWL"

Tho regular monthly meeting Of tho American Tenn
perance Union was held in the largo hall OF the Cooper
Institute yesterday afternoon, tho President, ). B.
Clubs In the chair. The audience was large, and the
exercises rather variety character consstin: Of
solo tho piano. operate music by Professor Oscai
NJ. New hall with tho .'Last Rose OF Summer" on a 70
call songs by the Hassan Family Quartet Club; solo
ana chorus, "Wailing aud Watching for Thee by
Mrs Il. r. Fellows and others; readings by Nine
Micbsll ssTwo Little Graves" aud .'fhe Smack.
ing School" Mrs. Helen Rich, OF Brashei
Falls n Y, poetcss and lecturer oil
some celebrity, was the principal speaker.
She showed the alacy OF attempting TO keep things
they are, and took philosophical and practical view
OF the temperance field regarding temperance as the
guardian OF home' aud painting the desoiating in.
luence OF intcnperance upon The homes OF the land.
Mr. John O'Donnel, cxState Senator and author OF
the law and also Of the law of local
prohibition both which laws, 1t will be remembered
were vetoed Zone by Ex-Governor Hoffman aud the
other by Ex-Governor Dix) short history OF both
laws, and claimed that local prohibition was tho true
prohibition.
Mrs. Jennie 4. Parks State Superintendent OF Ju.
venil rempars; Mrs. Losee and Mrs. b. +. Kelly con-
trbutcd to the entertainment OF tue asscm bagc.
The President announced that THIS was the last day
Of his Official duties and that an election Tor officers o
the American Temperance Union for the ensuing year
would take place Science Hall tomorrow (Tucsday
evening, when Mr. Gibbs who has proved very Glib
presiding officer OF the Union, Will probably bs
re-clcCed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
THE CLUB IN BROOKLYN.

cLEARY IS GIVEN BACK HIS SHIELD AND RE-
STORED TO DUTY
The unprovokcd assault made by Officer Cleary, of
the First precinct, Brooklyn, Mr. George Beatty,
his store, No. IS Hillary street, Saturday evening
last has aroused tho greatest Indignation Mr. Beatty's
wounds OF a very character his scalp having
been pounded almost TO jelly. his face bat
tered and his and body bruised in ter
rible manner. Citizens VINO saw the assault
state that It the most brutal and outrageous
act they ever witnessed. and surprised that Mr..
Beatty was not killed. Roundsnan Downcy states
that he feared they would mob Clcary before the
sutton house reached. When placed before the
desk at the station Mr.. Beatty could hardly stand aud
charge OF dlsorderly conduct preferred by Clearly
covering tho terrible condition of Mr.. Beatty sent at
for n physician and clepraphed for Inspector
Waddy DR.. Hcrmance soon arrived and dressed Mr..
Bcattys wounds. Inspector Waddy then appeared md
at ordered Officer Ccary of post Upon his return
to Ihe station house the Inspector suspended him from
duty, telling him that hc could not any excuse for
the clubbing OF MIR. Beatty. Justice Walsh opened
court aud tho assaant aud his victim were taken
before him. officer Cieary still insisted on charging
Mr.. Beatty with disordery conduct The injured man
thereupon charged Ccary with assautng him without
while the olncer was held in acfault OF $1,000 bail.
Clcary then taken to the station house as pri-
soncr, while Mr. Beatty was removed 10 his homo by
friends. Clcary remained at the station house until
yesterday morning, when he was again given his
shield and allowed 10 90 on pitrol duty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
FIVE DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNERS.

sReno Macoo. Thomas Ryan, Bcnito Ratio, jacob
Membrio, Mary Hurley" road out Judge 0tterboura
yesterday in Washington Place Police Court aud mmc
diatey there filed before him five Of the most curious
looking specimens OF the vagrant profession ever
brought even into police courl. They were all over
fifty years OF age and looked If they had been bog
CARS from childhood Reno Macolo had long whte
hair aud both hands swa,hcd in red flannel banagcs.
Benito Ratio mad his leg tied up aud walked with
a crutch. Thomas Ryan and Mary Hurley trusted 10
Disagreement OF their countenanccs produced by some
fell diseases for their call the charity Of the pubc
and Jacob Membrio was seemingly pasied on his right
side.
AS Judge Ottcrbourg looked over tho group he said
to Officer Koran, OF the Eighth precinct -Wherc did
you pick up these distinguished iorcgners?"
''Thcy begging in front OF st. Aphonsus'
Church. in South Fifth avenue,' answered the officer.
''Wel am afraid the cold charity OF ne world docs
not agree with them. we will send them TO be cared
for by the Commissioners Of Charities and Correc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
the bill before the Legislature will DO passed. and
thus obviate the necessity OF any reduction"

the bill before the Legislature will DO passed. and
thus obviate the necessity OF any reduction"
MISS BuckELEw ON EQUALIZATION
Miss Sarah +. Buckelcw, principal OF the primary
department OF No. ~, Twenty-nrst ward, remarked
that the primary work OF the schools was The inpor-
tant work. People just beginning TO appreciate
that iact but long there was such discrepancy
the primary and those of tho grammar schools lust
long would the work in the primary departments Dc
considered worth less than that IN tho grammar
schools, whereas the work is more dimcut Snc
thought The proposed schedule unjust, ana that In
order to establish between tne salaries
there should be a system which would approximate
nearly the salaries OF the principals and assist
ants in the grammar and primary departments she
did not wish 10 be- understood as being radical
that she would desire the salaries in tho grammar de-
partmens lowered in order TO increase thosc III tho
primary departments but the latter could DC
without touching the former at ALL and IN nor ophon
II ought 10 be done.
THE LONG AND SHORT IT.
Dir. Lafayette Oimey, principal OF Grammar schoo
No. II, located IN the rwenty-hrst ward, objected
strongly the proposed schedule on the ground that
II reduced some salaries OF teachers long 10 lhe ser-
and increased tho salaries OF some recently ap.
pointed. "ln my department." SAID he, III. wcuid
reduce the salary OF lady teacher 500 who mas been
IN the service twentyfour years That one item was
maniestIy unjust that did not apply the schedule
further l am informed that in some schools the sal
aries Of teachers who have only been in service two
years would be increased $500 or $400 The present
system far from being satisfactory but IT Is more
just IN the npportionment OF us salaries .nan VIC
proposed, tor II gives tho trustees power 10
reward length of service, while the proposed
schedule. as understand H. hxes an arni,
enough for teacher have his or her salary reduced
score OF economy, but IL Is teniod worse tn
reflect that the loss gam to some one teaching an
inferior grade anu but short Time in the profession
Mr. Omcy quito confident that the oilis submitted
by the Board OF Education to the Legislature would
pass and the present trouble in regard 10 school
moneys be removed.
These views are said TO be held, with various IN odi-
ncatons and additions, by all the principals, vice
principals and teachers IN tho public schools. IL Is
noticeable fact The strongest opposition TO tho
proposed schedule from those who are not ar
feced by H.. The salaries of the principals and vice
prime pals untouched but they have almost unani-
mously presented request 10 the Board that II the
proposed reduction be adopted they may not be ex-
empted from bearing their portion oil the burden
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
THE DETAULTING BOOKKEEPER.

Gilbert L. Whiting, the Brooklyn Banks defaultint
bookkeoper, was called upon yesterday by number
OF his friends, who offered TO assist him in any man
ncr he might suggest Many Of Writings old friends
who have known him for number OF years, have not
deserted him. and claim that ho was rendered tenn
porarlly insane by the knowledge that his salary
to BIO reduced The bank officials have not recovered
the $4,000 which found to be missing
when large amount secured from tho
prisoner was counted over. Writings bondsmen have
not been called upou yet restore the amount as II
Is still believed Waiting will tell where IL can be found
10 will be examined this morning before Justice
Walsh.
1t thought that tho detectives have ccw to tho
missing 600 part OF the lnony stolen by Gilbert J..
Whiting the bank clerk While living at the Vandy ke
House, IL IS said he became intimate with chamber.
mad and u friend OF hers. They nave disappeared
with the So 600, IL Is thought.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
MINIATURE YACHTING.

THE COMING SEASON AND ITS PHospEcTs-NEw
BOATS BUILT AND REPAIRS UNDERGoNE-A
LIVELY SUMMER ANTICIPATED.
The miniature yachting season Of 1877 will open In
two or three weeks from the 'prcscnt time. and 1t
promises to be the most evenliul and interesting
of any that the sport has known since its existence
as u systematized SPORT 1t is about i've years since
the first model yacht club was organized This ASSOC
citation was entitled the Prospect Park Miniature
Yacht Club and Is still in existence. The Long
Island Club was formed and chartered. The pre-
ambe OF this clubs charter sets forth that the pr-
pose OF the club is improve the build OF yachts and
sailing vessels by OF experimental models; and
further that the half model system is susceptible
of great Improvement by tho careful construction
of actual working models which can be rugged, bal
lasted &C., and their seagong qualities determined
by positive tests in respect stability, buoyarcy and
speed 1t is tor these ends the builders Of the pony
yachts labor.
AMERICAN CLUB
Judging from tho number of ts boats and members
two years old, is the most prosperous OF the clubs
ton recently elected the following officers for the
SUNG season Commodore, j. Cole Presdont j.
Peaso Secretary ID. +. Crispin Treasurer, j. Peto;
Measurer, W. Northrup, aud Regatta Committee,
Messrs. Bennett and Baker Tho present feet OF the
m Club Is fOlOWS:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Lowes, OF Lowell, and Crickcts, OF Bingham
ton, have joined the League Alliance.
Tho members OF the Boston Red stockings all in
Boston, excepting tho White brothers. who will not
put in their appearance until the LIST OF April.
The ST. Louis nine will play IN the following posi-
tons next Wednesday their opening game with tho
indianapolis ninc:-Clapp, c. Nichols, D. Croft, lst
b. ;McGeary "a b.; Battn 3D. b.; Force, h. Dor
gan J. f.; Remscn, C. Blone, r. f.
Joe Miller late OF the indianapolis Club, has joined
tie Red Caps, OF ST. Paul, Num-
The Crlckcts ana Louisvllcs both clam Latham, and
have sent In his in their lists OF players Gnc
chance TO test the efficacy OF tic League Alliance
rules.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
AMONG THE PHILISTINES.

Michael Harrington, with pocket fun OF grccnbacks
visited several places OF amusement on saturday night,
ara at hour arrived at the Van Dyke House on
the Bowery. Hero he fell III with Deunis sullivan,
James Flynn. Joseph Taylor and James Dempsey who
seeing that had plenty OF money about him, planned
a scheme 10 rob HIM. Tney all INDUCED Freely IN
liquor aud nve O'Clock yesterday morning Hnrring-
found himself IN the strong grasp OF Two ol his com
panIons whlc the otucr two rcu his pockets, taking
thcrcirom Sis. Harrington gave the alarm and
Officer Kelley, OF the Mulberry street police. was s0cn
at hand the officer succeeded, by the assistance OF
fellow oiliccrs arrcsting the guilty parties. Tho
prisoners were yesterday arraigncd nj tho Tombs
Police Court aud committed lor examination which
was set down Tor Tuesday morning. Harrington was
sent to the House OF Detention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
SAY FRANCISCO, March "a. 1917.

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a. 1917
The pools last night on the Rarus Bodinc race, to
como of ut Oakland to-day, averaged nearly even,
closing with Rarus tho iavorite at about to3 Next
Saturday Goldsmith Maid and Rarus will trot at San
Jose for purse OF 81 ooo Ono thousand dollars arc
also offered as a speed premium in the fastest
time made in the State-2:l6, made by Occident
ut tho State far "A tow years ago is beaten.
RARUs IODINE THREE STRAIGHT HEATS.
The match race between Rarus and Bodine OFT
at Oakland Park to-day. The weather favorable,
but tho track the inside little heavy. Rarus
the race in three straight heats, beating Bodine by
length in the first heat and half length in the second
heat. Time, 2:23-2 30 ts-222%. John Spann drove
the winner and John Crooks drove Bodinc, Budd
Dobe who have driven the latter, being absent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
.CHILDREN's CARNIVAL.

On Thursday evening, April an entertainments VII
be given at the Academy OF Music, In this city, for '
benefit Of tho sick poor. II is called the ChildrenI
Carnival, Easter festival, and Is under the auspices
oil many well known LADIES' aud gentlemen The trse
part OF the entertainment Will last from eight to ten
T. NJ, ana will consist OF tablcaux PROFESSIONS oil all
nations and national dances performed by children
magnifccnty cosumed. There will also DO juvenile
promenade orchestra OF thirty boys. Attcn o'clock
minuet will DO danced by grown people, and the rest
OF tho night the Academy will be devoted TO grand
ball. Tho building will be proiusely decorated with
flowers. and there will be fine orchestra COM
prsng many OF the best local musicians. The affair Is
looked forward to with the pleasantcst ancipatons
The price OF tickets will be S. each, including two
children Is admission tickets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-26
HORSE NOTES.

Tho famous horse Muggins, by Jack Malone,
dam Fanny McAlister, by Onward, was recently sold
for S45O There was time when 81 500 would not
have purchased him.
The fine brood marc Kinda, by imported Sovereign,
dam Lalla Rookh, by imported Glencoe tho property
of General W. G. Harding, of Belle Meade stud,
Nashville, Tenn, died on the 10Th inst.
The Queens Plato is TO run at Prescott, Canada,
July 9 The locality Is convenient for horses both
from Ontario aud Quebec.