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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

variety Of wines, under which the table
groaned. Suffice to say after q sitting
of three hours listening to the music OF
the knife and fork, the clinking of
glasses, and melodious sounds from the
Brass Band, speeches were then declared
in order, when the Foreman Emile Pef-
rerkorn was called upon by the company
and his response was such as to do honor
to the company he commanded, and the
town which gave him birth. He was
followed by 1st Assistant Foreman b.
A. Guidry, Esq, whose speech was a
review of the history of fire companies
and their first introduction into the
United States, a subject which he hand
led with considerable force, proving
that he had given the subject much
thought. He was followed by I'd Assis-
tant Foreman Augustus Munzesheimer,
who in short, but very eloquent speech,
paid a beautiful tribute to the press, the
next best thing to d Hook and Ladder
Co., which Immediately brought to his
feet, Mr.. Adolphus Sandoz, one of the
proprietors of the Courier, who returned
thanks on behalf of the press. Other
short speeches were made by Chas.
Bloch, Treasurer B. F. Meginley,
Steward. The closing speech was made
by the Hon. W. A. Robertson, a mem
Der of the company, who was called to
his feet by the united voice Of the as
sembly. Up to that moment our recoi-
lection of events are perfect, but just
about that time the house began rocking
like ship in gale, no two of our chair
legs were of the same length, myriad of
lights were dancing before our eyes,
every man in the room had two heads
on his shoulders; we got scared, closed |
our eyes, froze to the wall commonly |
called the floor, bid farewell to pleasant |
sounds and was soon embraced in the |
arms of Miss Morpheus.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
The Evergreen Tragedy.

The terrible tragedy which has lately
occurred at Evergreen, AvoyeIles parisl
is only another commentary upon the
evils of intemperance.
Murdoch Murph member of one o1
the best families in that section of the
country, and himself gentleman OF
refinement and culture, has for some
time past been addicted to an undue
use of ardent spirits. An interesting
wife and three lovely children did not
seem to oppose any barrier to this vicious
appetite for strong drink, though we
never heard that he was otherwise than
an affectionate husband and devoted
father.
Last week during q prolonged spree
he entered the chamber of his invalid
wife very much intoxicated. She en-
treated him to 20 somewhere and get
sober, and he ask ed hop where he should
go. Hardly waiting for an answer, he
took his two eldest children, girl and
boy, Of the ages of seven and five, into
the next room. After short interval
he returned alone with tupb.er in bis
hand, saying to his wife: "Mary here is
some MEDICINE that will do you good !"
She refused to drink it, and he then
remarked he would lie down and did
so, ON the bed where his infant about
ten days old was sleeping. The nurse
after a few minutes heard the child
choking and taking it up discovered a
white powder on its lips. She called
the mother and they found the infants
mouth full of the same white substance
which the father had evidently given it,
and he too now lay in state of stupor.
Mrs. Murph panic stricken rus she'd
into the next room, where she found
her two children almost in the agonies
of death from the morphine whicl, it |
appears was the poison used. The little
boy died before medical assistance could
be procured, and the infant expired
almost instantly. The little girl still
survives, and will probably entirely, |
recover. Mr.. Murph himself who had |
als0 takep deadly dose, is, we learn. |
now out of danger, in consequence Of
the prompt measures taken to relieve
him. We understand that he has been
sent to the Insane Asylum at Jackson
thongh we think Hospital for Ine-
br'ates," )" If sncb a thing existed In the
State, would be filter place.
Some States recognizing the peculiar
Eorm of madness, brought on by intem=
have established hospitals for
is cure, and thus lessened the count of
'rime produced by liquor. We have
leard OF none in Louisiana, though ,
here is as much need for one as in anv :
,ther section of the country. J
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
Notice of Election. .

= Pursuant to a Proclamation of His Excel
1ency, Francis T. Nichols, Governor of the
State of Louisiana, bearing date the twenty
fifth day of the month of January A. D., 1879.
all the qualified electors of the parish of st.
Landry are hereby notified that an election viii
be held on 'Sf' i !
TUEsnAk, the lsth day Of, MARCH, A. D.. 1879.
for the PURPOSE of electing delegates to Con-
yentinn to frame q new Constitution for the
State OF Louisiana, in accordance with Act No.
OF the General Assembly of the State ap-
proved January 23d. 1879, viz:
TWO DELEGATES for the Twelfth sena
forlai a. District composed of tho naFiah Of st:
1;'nasH' H9Eh pRLEeATEs feor the parish Of q st.
THE Polls will be opened in each election
precinct in said Parish of st. Landry, from the
hours of T O'clock in the forenoon until O. clock
in the afternoon. on the day and date above
mentioned, to-wit: Tuesday, tls 1ath day Of
March, a. p, 1879, Tor the purpose Of receiyine
tha yoEea Of the qualified Voters OF the Parrish
Of st. Landry, under tho supervision of fhe
Commissioners of Election, appointed by the
designated by law.
The election to be conducted and returns
made according to law. ''
sas, La, February 18th, A. D., 1879. '->s
G. C. DUSON,
March,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
N0EaCE 9E K1NAL EABhEAp.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OFFS LANDRY
No. 3679.
ESTATE OF NORBERT EELLARD.

ESTATE OF NORBERT BELLARD.
Whereas, Theodore Chachere, OF the parish
of St. Landry. administrator OF the estatt OF
Norbert Bellard deceased, having filed final
tableau of classification Of debts and distribl,-
tion of the funds OF the above estate accom-
panied by his petition praying for the homolo-
cation of the same.
And wher6as. the prayer Of said petition has
been granted BY an order bf courr, bearing GATE
Now. therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
0peloisas within the time Required iy law. why
the said tableau should not be lomoIogated and
confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
mch 15-bam
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

The Insurance Chronicle has been in
vestigating the loss this country an
nually suffers from fire, and finds. that
in the past four years no less than S275,
314, 900 of property has been soconsumed, so
insured for about one-tlird of its value.
March and October are naturally the
most destructive months. Hotels seem
to have suffered most severely, no less
than 407 of these being consumed: Saw
mills and furniture shops are also un-
tErtnnate tneln 1a ana lo1 OF TT tnem m resRec
fiend.". Strange to say, however, while
sixty-three ice-houses were consumed
in 1878 no ammunition shed, packing
box factory, coal oil establishment, gun
power mill or lime or creosote work was
burned. Evidently a gunpower factory
is safer place than an ice-house in a
conhagration.-[N. 0. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. -.
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS POIRET,

TC1fSEIs
Whereas Henry L. Garland of the parish of St.
Landry, administrator of the estate Francois
Poirct, deceased having flled Anal tabloan of
distribution OF funds Of said estate acccInpa-
cation of the same.
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing date
March 18th, 1879.
Now, thepefpre notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make pnp0sition to said
tableau in writing at my Office in the town of
Opelousas within the time required by law, why
the said tableau should not be homOlOgated and
confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
mch I5-hr
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

Our last parish Democratic conyen-
tion seems to have knocked political
cliques into what printers call ,."pin in
regard to type-a general mixture and
confusion. What will grow out of this
ip future is not now apparent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

Between tlIis~ time and November
there will be- but four State. elections.
The first is that in this State for mem
bers of the constitutional convention
then will come the State election in
klentacky y, in Aasass aaA TIE GalifSfna
sepfefhbef::F OHIO completes tie fist Ss With t
its election fof Governor in October. = In In
November quite number of States hold
their elections for State officers, the
most important, of course, being Now
Tork. TN. q. DEMOCRAT. 7'7 $S
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

The election for delegates to the con-
stitntional convention, takes place next
Tuesday. There will probably be but
one ticket, and a very light vote polled
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
Parade Of Hope Hook and Lad.
der Co. No. L.
By OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

On last Sunday as per announcement
in our last issue, at / o'clock P. NJ, the
fire bells began ringing, calling together
the members ofsthe Hope Hook and
Ladder Co. No. /, For the purpose OF
celebrating the anniversary of their
organization, by a parade through the
town. Like good fireman ere the peal
of the bell had died away, every mem
Der was at his post dressed in the beau
tiful uniform of the company. At the
command of President Mayo the men,
bers took their places at the ropes of
the Truck, and the pair of beautiful
black horses presented last week to the
company, with their harness magnif-
Gently decorated, were led forward and
hitched in the lead. Grand Marshal
C. NJ. Thompson, mounted upon his
thorough bred iron grey race horse
professor Mcdaniel "rode forward and
took command of the procession. The
Opelousas Brass Band, led by w. O.
Posey, Esq, stationed themselves in
front, and at the tap of the drum the
whole procession moved forward in the
following order:
~ GRAND MARSHALL,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

The following explanation of a legal
term is offered by Teutonic member of
the police force: Ven get me out q
llabeas scorpions, [ can chust so veil
catch a man where he amt as he ISL
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

Running political parties without
lawyers and newspapers may he a new
idea, but it will hardly work. a4rs--
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

The jaw is the most industrious mart
of man those who are too lazy to talk,
are seldom too lazy to eat. <1
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

NJ. Grevy, as President of the French
Republic, will get 100000 year as
salary and $50,O00 for household ex-
npDSpS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

The Vicksburg authorities remind one
OF the Arkansas squatter. When the
weather is bad they say they can't i'm
prove the streets, and when the weather
is good they don't need it,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
JUDICIAL ADyERTIsEMENTS
NOTICE OF
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OFsT Landry
No. 408I.
ESTATE OF MICHEL EMONET

EoI AIE UF MICHEL EMONET.
Whereas, Agae DupIechn of the parish O.
OF ST. Landry, has applied by her petition to be
appointed administrators of the estate of Niche
Emonet, deceased, late of the parish OF St
Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make op
position to said appointment. will file the SAME
IN writing in my office, in the town of Opelousas
within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk
mch 1S-fn
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
LIST OF PRIZES.

APPROPRIATION PRIZEs.
D Approximation of s3ON
each for The nine REMAINING,
units of the Same ten OF the
number drawing the $40, coo
o hnn.or;,,;.;;:-- sIaSe, ar: ;;--.; $4,000
each for she niue remaining
units Of tle same ten of thc
number drawing the 5iO. 600
% hr1ze, AZ are s,,s;,::::::..-;.; $500
each for ahc nino remaining
units OF the same ten Of the
number drawing the $4,000
Prize, are e-...... 0nn
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
PEDESTRIANS.

- PEDESTRIANS.
The procession with the band playing
"Sweet Bye and Bye" moved down
Court street to its terminus, thence
across to Main street, and up Main street
where they were halted opposite the
Courier Office and the Band played that
good old tune ~ want to be an Angel"
they then continued their march up
main street as far as Catholic Church,
thence across to Church street and
down same as far as the residence of
our distinguished fellow. townsman
Julius Meyers, Esq, where the compa-
ny were again halted and the Band
played selections from the opera of
Rebecca and Deborah" They then
proceeded to Court street and up same
to DEMOCRAT Office, where they were
again halted and the Band played that
e. s2a, string tRHnse R1s qf Hold HlFolql the FqFt.n
Fthe company then reversed their hats
and and proceeded to the Truck Honse, the
Rand playing that military tune of "The
Girl I Lett Behind Me-" After putting
away the Truck the President In a very
eloquent and feeling speech, thanked
the distinguished visitors, and the Band
for the honor conferred by their parti- |
cipation In the celebration, and invited
them to a sumptuous repast prepared for
the occasion at the Eureka House. He
was responded to by DR.. james Ray,
mayor !, and President Board of Police of
Sgpeloaaas Ia bis. ushar efoauenr, happy
and entertaining style, who accepted oh
behalf Of himself and friends the ihvi-
tation 50 kindly extended and gave the
company the freedom Of the town for
fAe DAY, The company then repaired
With III their invited guests to the Ban.
g9net Hall, where they were received af
fhe door by the handsome and genial
host il.. Col. Austin Laeombe, whose smil-
lng face told palmer than words that
RMpie provision for both the hungry
and thirsty had been made, the truth Of
which was soon verified on their en-
trance. We can not do justice by de-
ecription of the different dishes and the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15

"The Lost Lover is slost-" that's YOU
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
TERMS FOR SUBSCRIPTION ::


ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS n year if,
uGrnucc The year can he begun ut any time,
az fifty two numbers of the paper make years
subscription.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-15
BRASS BAND,

PRESIDENT, MEMBERS, FOREMAN,
2 asst. FOREMAN, TRUCK, Asst. FOREMAN,
SUPERANNUATED AND DISABLED MEM
s7. BERS IN CARRIAGES,
MAYORS CARRIAGE,
MEMBERS TOWN COUNCIL IN CARRIAGES,
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS IN CARRIAGES
CITIZENS IN CARRIAGES,
s-7 CITIZENS ON HORSEBACK,
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
A Gala bay.

The third grand annual excursion OF
St. Mary's Temperance Pioneer Corps
will take place tomorrow Crhursday)
on the steamer John A. Warner, to Sea
Breeze, N. j.. and Judging from the
number of tickets that have been dis
posed of the excursion, will, no doubt,
he largely attended. No disorderly or
disre putable persons will be allowed on
board the boat. The Committee of ar
rangements have been actively engaged
in preparing treat for their friends
that will surpass al. the previous un-
dertakings, and those favorlng the
corps with their patronage will haveno
cause to regret it. Mr.. James IL. Kane,
is master of ceremonies, which OF IT.
self is a sufficient guarantee to the de-
votees of Terpsichore that program
of unusual merit has been arranged
for their benefit. Prof. Ell:ngers brass
and string band will accompany the ex-
cursionists. The tickets which are sold
at rs cents for adults and 40 cents for
children under II years of age, can be
obtained from any of the members. DO
not miss such a grand opportunl ty for
spending pleasant day.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
Examination.

The scholars in No. A public school
are undergoing private examination.
The examinations this term takes place
as follows: 49,,
TO day, between the hour OF and II
o'clock, the scholars will be examined
in Grammar; on Thursday, they will be
examined in Geography; on Friday, IN
spelling and also in the uoe OF words;
on Monday, June 23ra, they Will be
examined in Arithmetic.
The following are the rules OF the ex-
amination: .,
|. All answers must be written with
ink.
9. Each answer must he numbered
to correspond to the number OF the ques-
ton.
3, Teachers ara not to read nor tX-
plain any part of any question to any
pupil. >,
4. The teacher in charge should give
her undivided attention to the pupils
and prevent them from getting or CIV
ing help. No marking of papers or
other work should be attempted during
the examination.
TIL. public examination in this school
will take place about the latter part oI
next week.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
More Crooked Whtskey.

James Dugan who carries on the
barbering business in conjunction with
a saloon at No. 22l East Front street,
was given hearing at the police court
last evening charged with selling liquor
without a license and also with keep
ing a tippling house. Charles Waling
aged Is years, testified to drinking five
cent "hummers" in Dugan's saloon.
Charles was in the saloon with another
boy. The boys were not refused the
liauor. When the boys first bought
the liquor they purchased it from
James, and twice afterwards bought il
from his wife. There being other evi-
dence and it being of a sufficient charac.
ter to convict, His Honor required the
prisoner to furnish 5000 bail for his ap-
pearanoe at court for selling liquor
without license and also sentenced him
to pay a fine of $40 and costs for keep
ing a tipping house.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
The Republic for CaDe May.

Arrangements have been made for
the splendid steamer "Republic," un.
der the charge of her popular captain,
Geo. W. Lackey, to leave Chestnut
street wharf, Philadelphia, Oh Thurs
day morning at nine o'clock, on a grand
excursion to Cape May, where she will
remain over night and leave on her
return trip at 8 A. M. on Friday, thus
giving the excursionists an opportunity
to see the sights on the Island, indulge
in bath in old ocean and enjoy them
selves in all proper respects. The fare
for the excursion is $3.50, which con-
sidering the accommodations, is un
usually low. On Saturday the Republic
will commence her regular daily trips,
and the "million" will be afforded the
opportunity to visit this favorite water
ing place sometime during the season.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
A PugUnciGus BOarder.

Ellwood Vansciver a young man
boarding at No. 626 +. Seventh street,
was arraigned at the police court last
evening, on the charge of assault and
battery on John p. Edwards, the pro
pretor of the boarding house. Mr.. Il.
testified that on Monday evening at $50
he was sitting in the front room OF his
house, and had occasion to 60 out into
the yard after drink of water. The
defendant who was in the house at the
time followed witness into the yard, and
on returning 10 the house slammed the
door after him with such force as to
almost break one of the panels Of the
door. Witness opened the door and was
in the act of going through to the front
room when the defendant rushed up to
him and uttering several oaths struck
witness severe blow in the eye, at the
same time threatening to kill him. Mr..
L. stated that the prisoner struck him
without the Least provocat:on. There
being 10 other witness his Honor sen
fenced the prisoner to \ fine of 50 ant
cost.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-18
Bible School Excursion.

The annual excursion OF the House,
hold of Faith Bible school occurs to-
morrow. Owing to the objections OF
numerous friends, the school has con
cluded not to engage band Of music,
and therefore there will be an organ
and piano on board the "rhomas
Clyde" for the use Of the excursionists.
On arriving at the destination an abun'
dance of shade will be found, and also
everything which is conducive to make
1t a pleasant excursion resort, as it re-
Gently has been re6tted in au extensive
manner. The facilities which Bombay
Hook offers for bathing are excellent, in
fact they cannot be surpassed on the
Delaware shore, as one can bathe there
ut either high or low water. During
the day number of persons will be
baptized, but this will not be an act to
induce persons to attend the excursion,
hut at this bathing place it will cause
less exertion and preparation, aud W II
be an inducement to persons to BE- bap'
tzed. All persons will be heartily
welcomed who favor the school with
their presence.