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St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
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TIC Publishers Of the New Orleans Times
wish especially at this time that every citizen
ol this state should he subscriber or rc;,lcr Of
the Times. Questions Uf the greatest il1,,or-
tanrc to LouISIpna are prmdiug waiting solution,
A convention Of her delegates arc now in srs-
sion drafting an organic law for adoption TO
replace the present constitution. and which IT
is hoped viii radically reform those rrurrnl
abuses Wastcfu eXtraVaGHncics and gross in
Justices which have been nilrtnred hy if and
have grown M nndrrit The subject of rrstri,.-
tive quarantine as to its efficacy in preventing
the introduction Of the scourgc of yellow fever
and its acknowledged b!i-lting effects upou thp
business and prosperity Uf the CITY of New Or
leans and the STATE, is lIow en@l"ssin- to a
large extent public, attention. OtlI,.r vital ones
tiUlIs such a. labor i,liuerY;t1icu ;;,j;rna,l tnn
inunicatin!ls with our neiyhborin~ state Of
Texas, removal OF the State c;ipIta1 ctr de-
1nand constant consideration ana li,rusSiun
The publishers of the Times rrfrr win M .
to the 1msitiou taken by the Time, ON ali rf
these ,ucStiuns Thci;; iusDirum ,uo+iIr has
been the rood of the STATE, and her npnnln f,,,
unou her prosnerity Jrycloumrnt ma ,T,,,-tL
no other source can tlcy ryucrt -, aue,i..,nn
these ends
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

! THE LARD MAREEF.-Lard seems to
T sbe the weakest spot i'll the whole market,
and it has lost its speculative friends,
while spot demand can no more than
take current make and the long stock
t-e6nstantly coming out from other than
combination sources. The situation is
this, and the following figures show
more plainly the course of the decline
than We can write it. Stocks August 1
were as follows: Hamburg, 10000 tierccs;
Bremen, $4,000; 4 Antwerp, $4,000; Havre,
$4,000; Stettin, 5000; Rott9dam, 800
tferces, as per Wilcox's cable, August 2;
also by some stocks in interior German
markets, to evade the newly imposed
duty by the German government, $4,000
tierces; Great Britain, $500 tierces;
New York and Chicago, 255,000 tierces !;
outside points, East and West, 10000
tierees; at!oat and on dock, 10000 tierces,
making visible supply August l, $4,000,
&snblished by lis, or about 1000 tierces
Ekenweek decrease for July. The cur
kssnt make of lard is about that amount,
y1lich in the eleven weeks to November
Twill give us 10000 tierces increase of
stock to next packing season. This,
, sath stocks August 1, will give On No
,,saam Der 1, $4,000 less exports to that
Gafte: These are placed by largest
shippers at 5000 tierees per week, or
10000 tierces for the eleven weeks,
leaving $4,000 tierces old lard with
which to enter the next crop year. AS
the German duties are designed to
stimulate hog raising in that country
an important reduction is looked for in
demand from that source after this
aaaIeHdar year. These are the facts
llich make holders discount the fu-
AaIe..[N. I. Commercial Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
A Modest conductor.


4 few nights ago Conductor Eerrill,
of the Virginia and Truckee express
traip, was geiug through his car when
he noticed a lady asleep in her seat.
AHer head was resting on the window
sill and her feet extended to the aisle.
Her dress was so badly disarrangod that
her ankle and a goodly portion Of an
exquisitely fashioned calf were plainly
visible, and 4 number Of men few
seats further down were contemplating
the scene with evident satisfaction. Mr..
,,Nerrill, who always keeps things. pretty
straight on his train, noticed this, and
tapping the woman on the shoulder
.aWoke her.
Madame, excuse me for disturbing
you, but your dress is SO disarrangpd
that your ankle is exposed"
ooh, that makes 10 difference, sir"
replied the lady, smiling sweetly. "it's
nothing but cork"
Verrill was in the baggage car in less
than four seconds, wiping the perspira
tiGn from his brow.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The whole thing in a nutshell The
source of weakness to every nation
under heayen," says Joshlings, "come
from the fact that its women have so
little to do and SO much to say,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

4 man il Michigan snapped his horse
fora wife. An old bachelor acuuain-
tance said he'd bet there was something
wrong with the horse or its owner
would never have fooled itaway in that
reckless manner.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
MISCELLANEOUS,
HNaaA LES N. E.AA.EGAe,

MATCHMAKER AND JEWELEP,
Corner Main and Landry Streets. Opclousas
Keeps constantly on hand, for safe a general
assortment OF Clocks, Watches and Jewelry,
and
Grover Baker Sewing Machines.
He ais" gives his personal attention to repair
Ing Clocks, Watchca, JeWelry, and Sewing
Machines uf all kinds.
dec. 2l-ly.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

When it gets SO far that young man
borrows the girls hairpin to pick his
teeth with, it is a pretty sure sign that
the day is fixed.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

There is curious love suit in Ellen
vile, ): y, George Hlumepaer was in
love with a young lady, daughter Of
John Nicholas, OF that town. He was
we'll received by her, and the pair took
frequent rides together through the
neighboring country. For some reason,
however, Miss Nicholas grew tired of
her George, and he was cast off for
another beau. George did not take the
jiltiDg kindly and plotted revenge. He
could not quarrel with the young lady !;
could not whip her pa; could not bring
a suit for breach Of promise against her.
What, then, should he do? A sudden
idea struck him, and he sent in a>bill to
old Nicholas for the use OF the carriage
in which he had taken out his daughter
riding. The bill was not paid and a
suit was Immediately begun by Blume-
naer. 1t was an exciting case, the abIest
lawyers of Ellenville being engaged on
both sides. After the most eloquent
speeches ever heard in that little village
the matter was submitted to the Judge
for decision. The judge was worried
over this novel point, but finally came
to the conclusion that, as Blumenaer
had enjoyed these rides as much as Miss
Nicholas, there was no reason why she
should pay for them. The unhappy
Blumenaer, however, is not satisfied
with the decision, and has appealed to
higher court. He is still plotting
vengeance, and proposes to begin suit
for the value of the bouquets he pre-
sented his lady-loye in the days when
he was the favored man.-[N. 0. Demo-
crat,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

in Holen, Me-, placed a large
ia in his corntield to friglten
lows. Bone wet day hsNfound 9
ioek of crows comfortably en-
- under it seeking shelter from
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

LOST CHILD FOUND BY A DoG.-The
(Cal.) Dispatch gives the following
thrilling narrative in relation to a lost
child: The lost boy mentioned in my
last was found the next day after he was
lost, about s O'Clock il the afternoon, in
the sand hills about three miles from
his home. A large party ofmcn had been
diligently searching for him all through
the night, without success, and it was
feared he would not be found alive. AS
it was, he wRs discovered in . very
curious manner. Henry Hackley, who
was one of the hunters, showed the boys
hat to his dog, which gave an intelligent
sniff in it, and at once took the trail and
kept 1t until he came up with the little
fellow. Hackley heard the baying Of
his dog and followed as best he could,
finally coming up with the object of his
search. The little chap was sitting on
the sand, noddng in doze, and when
Haekiey called to him be jumped up
ali d started to run. He was completely
bewildered and neatly frozen to death.
Hackley caught him up tenderly, fired a
gun to let the Others know Of his success,
and carried the younsster home. The
hunters gathetel hurriedly, expecting
nothing else Of course, than to find him
dead. Great was the joy Of all concerned
to see the little shaver safe and well.
He had walked abont in the great reach
of the sand bill nearly thirty hours. Du-
ring the night the wind blew cold and
fiercely, and he could have kept himself
alive only by constant travelling.
A Dutch Judge, on conviction of a
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

UNHAPPY MAEuA';Es.--~I'hc nnivcr-
sal expectation OF marricd people is,
that there married lives will always be
happy ones. Dcludcd oLcamcrs! They
Imagine that they are different from
other people, and that when they enter
the portals of mitrimony, love, pe0ceaGu
prosperity Will ever be there attendants.
Such had better consider themselves the
sa,.le a., others, but form iron rcsolu-
ti0ns to do different from other married
ppoplu-rcsOiutlOn that will keep them
from the dangerous coats on which so
many have been wrecked and ruined.
Unhappy marriages depend upon CAUSES.
Previous to marriage. many try TO ap
pear more intellectual, more amiable
u mere accomplished than they really
are. Depend:upon it, that love brought
into existence by a moonlight stroll,
Strengthened by "a deceit and fashionable
dispIay and finally consummated
through, the influence OF intriguing
friends, will fade in after life almost as
fast as the flowers which compose the
bridal wreath.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
District Court OF 5Ese United
States.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS ASSIGNEE,
In tie matter Of Il. Phillips and IT, Liber-
man individually, and as members
OF the firm of Z. Phillips.
The undersigned hereby gives notice OF his
appointment as assignee of the above estates,
adiudged bankrapts OH their OWL petition. All
persons indebted to them will save costs by
making immediate payment to me.
". A. ROBERTSON,
Assignee.
opelousas, La, Feb, 13th, 1870.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
GCEgoeE FOR YoUHG LADIES.

I will open my school for the education of
vcung ladies. Oh Monday, 4th of September
Nrox.), in my dwelling at Opelousas. | intend
this Institution to be permanent, and will en-
deavor to meet the wants of this community, by
afording facilities for a thorough education.
TERMS:
Tuition in primary branches, per month $ co
Tuition in Academic '' - " 90
French, - - 50
Music with use Of piano. - - 60
Drawing, daily lcssons), - q 90
Painting, tri-weckly lessons, d" '' 90
Vocal music gratis,
Board, " Il 90
Washing, per dozen, rs
All dues payable monthly in advance.
MRS. M. NJ, HAYES.
August Is, 1S76-tf,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
.S0fa1s T.. .Fa9lsg,


Having resumed the :,cjivr ;.lTnclicr IS his
profession, viii give prompt and r:rju~iNr at
tcHtion /" all business c"lIurul to his nann1c-
lntut. iitt,r S-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Where Does the Beer Go.
sFrom the Cincinnati Commercially


The remarkable statement was made
to a Commercial reporter yesterday that
one of the members OF the Mohawk Ere
Company stood ready to drink on net
apy day twelve glasses OF beg OF the
ordinary size while the bells. were
striking 12 o'clock noon. A vlsl was
made to the former quarters of$sle
Mohawk Company, and inquiries mffV6
in regard to the matter, and tile stat9#
ment verified. -
baucl, formerly reel driver OF the
Mohawk company. He is not now
connected with the fire department., but
is still living in the vicinity OF the,
engine house named. Our reporter wac
told by several credible witnesses tllatri
Farbaugh had repeatedly perIorneaa
the feat of drinking twelve glasses OF
beer of the ordinary size while tlle. fsEe
bell was striking IL. %pdia
siderable time was lost lls Sg the
glasses to and from his lips, Farbaugll
on one occasion poured seventeen
glasses of beer into large bowl, and
Dlacing it to bis lips, began to driIku
when tie first stroke was made on
bell. aud at the twelfth SIC
swallowed the last drof~ aeer-
glasses in com mon use hold one-tendss.
Of a gallon each. Seventeen,
syould, therefore, make q full ZION
and half of beer, after making due
allowance for foams The time raa
doey DC kcssa 4 - l!s
mains the pIiysI0Yt 90 ass
where fM .gallon and a half be-
which Pete Farbaugll is able o. r.
down bis thrnat in the time named
to. It does il make him drum I'D
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
hooking Tor Her Aoss Child.
THE CHILD SEVENTY YEARS OLD, THE
MOTHER OVER ONE HUNDRED.

tFrOm the ST. Louis Dispatch.
Picking her way through the WAGONS
and VehlctGs that crowded Chestnut and
Nam streets about 10 o'clock the other
morning, an old, Wrinkled- faced woman,
neatly dressed III a light calico dress
and white apron, entered the Chestnut
street pollce station, and approaching
the office railing, asked OF Sergeant
Watkins with Il true Kentucky accent
"HaEc you seen my lost child Captaiu!'
The evident fact that the woman was
at least forty years beyond the usual
age OF the mothers OF ''lost children y
somewhat puzzled Sergeant Watkins,
who, however, Overcamc his astouish-
mcnt sufficiently to ask I:
" "What is your daughters name 20
Becky Raney, answered the woman
And her age? ~
"Seventy years." again she promptly
answered.
What is your name?"
Jane Raney.'
" low old are YOU ~
"One hundred and seventeen.1
And you are looking for your lost
child, who is seventy years old ,"
les, Captain you see Becky will go
on sprees. Last Friday my gal went to
eiiC DiSPSh'hAy W SCG SDii4t IlltulClut,
and never come home sencc. She will
go on sprees.'
Sergeant Watkins informed Jane that
the officers had brought in 10 "young
Qnen of that name and age. After
finishing her business with the Sergeant,
the reporter approached her, and the
following conversation ensued:
" How old did you say you were -
zone hundred and seventeen
And Your lost daughter Becky?"
Seventy"
why, you do not look so old-you
have all your teeth YETI
Yes, I've got . good many Of 'em,
lnt thar all rotten but two, I'm sure
Pm III years old. was born in Ken
tucky, Inlet me see; forget the year
in 1862. can tell you all about Wash
ington's war, and can tell you all about
the earthquake at New Madrid, for |
was there. I was married when | was
II, and I've got three husbands buried
in Alton. When ] came to St. Louis. a
long while ago, thar were no steamboats,,
and thar were only log cabins here. I'm
pretty poor, now. IWould have starved
to-day, if it wasn't for an Old lady that
lives near me on Second and Cedar.
She gave me five cents this morning
and | bought bread with it. only had
coffee and sugar myself. I guess Becky
has gone on a spree. She works out
and makes 50 month"
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

f A Dutch judge, on conviction of a
culprit for having four wives, decided !:
" He hash punishment hlenty; lift nit
one,n
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Cheap,
FAIR AND SQUARE DEALING
guaranteed to all those who will buy
Groceries
-FRON--
JOSEPH LA&AE74E,
Opposite L. SINNERS Gunslnith Shop.
Cheap,
sos sIEsHH a.&&AE.x.E,
EEae Sfsss for 1870.

Opposite L. SINNERS Gunsnth Shop.
, 1879-05-25

once soueh: the advice Of o prominent physician
in the treatment Of the case, but their unltea
skill could not resist the raVages OF the disease,
and she died last night Us stated on the nanta
daY after the attack.
Snpt. Davis states there have been five such
oaees three Of them fatal, within the past few
He sd he s dssass is sI9 pa
snad has ANY hecn ~ {or Yellow fever. There were
two two three fever hs1f last {s1s5
mer imported from the SOUL IT, ano nd Is Vii be
liable to develop under hot weather, pu, par!lcn,
i sGd 3sid6 BE- rs nt,sisa. sna 1G SHOW 1etsw ss aSs;
naa. ~ 4hese cascs Mt the hospital, and that
ties the sanitary s Condition OF The city is such As to
cause decided measures to be Necessary 10 TO pre- pre-
ota ens cass e':y yy:lor fever and sid hs yais
there was no probability Of the spread ah 1t t9e ne
% have trouble il continuous warm weather +
Should st exed es By uRi WITH Ffps s Besa sff 81
Hea1th: fIe and declare the sanitary condition OF
the city to be very bad.
, 1879-05-25
Is IT YELLOW FEVER

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 4.-on the 18th
inst. Jennie Fauts, young woman perhaps 20
years OF age, living in the rear OF the First Pres
byterian Church, on New York street, fell IN a
faint after having suffered from dull aching
pain for several days, which could no longer be
withstood. She took her bed and was treated
for fever till Wednesday evening, when she Was
removed to the City Hospital for better care
than she could receive in 3 private house
among comparative stzanaerA- Dr.. DAVIS,
Superintendent noticed i vomtt that looked
very much like the dreaded black Vc1ntt, and
upon examination the presence OF blood eoipus-
ces and vhteh are soszesssso sss;o4
fayer. We1e discovered The Superintendent at
, 1879-05-25
THE CITY-H.ALL.

Eight cases Of scarlet fever were reported yes
:terlay.' -"
Everybody took in the baseball match yesterday,
and the Offices we're deserted.
Corporation Counsel Adams 1s engaged preparing
briefs in some ta1 matters for the Supreme Court.
The smali-po1 case sent to the pest-house some
:day..ago proves to be very light attack, and the
.patient IL rapidly improving
Col. Cameron will enter upon his duties Tuesday
- attorney in the lower courts His bond has
been filed with the City CLERK.
The City Treasurer yesterday received SO. 58o
from the Water DEPARTMENT S489 from the Comp
troaleE, and ST, 282 from the County Collector.
l. lengthy petition will be laid before the Council
Tomorrow evening asking that Adams street be
converted into : boulevard. The necessary sigma
; turas wese obtained some days ago.
: inquiry came from Phtlapelphia yesterday for
Frank MsloJ, who has been away some time. He
is descbsd ~ being II yesrs sge, i've fest four
fuches high, black hair, blue eJes, aud round,
amooth face. He is supposed to be around sons
of the depots doing odd job, or ct work In some
, 1879-05-25
WEST observation-disclosures.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.

The currency disbursements yesterday were
$3.50, 600.
Judge Bangs thinks it is safe to say the Custom"
House cases will be finished this week.
Assistant Treasurer Gilbert rold S34, 600 worth
OF certificates yesterday, aud there were aoout
100. 900 people. more or less. after them
Ths ,otai rscegs Ct the Regen1s .t1
sesseco Ind ete eienis: SIS. 735; bcsf ind
from specials, $850.
An immense crowd thronged the hails OF sae
Custom House al day Yesterday sftsr .a1itnr
When Assistant Treasurer G19et. nna'nsd csrd nnon
the door announced that the selllnG Wouaa Hot
commence before o'clock. and the eroWo te1ath H.
ed waiting about until that n4so 1sov 1orced them
selves into the other Offices and Vnen tae sv nov
WIS formed they unblushinslT forced t1e1f "aX
day IN keeping the line and deciding as to whom on
should have tie preference OF place. Several po-
lice oficers we're also stationed q the enances s
showing partial1ty, 80 much 50 taat .turs q
Complaint WAS sent over to headquartes
hs TIE vent q
rear. and Il they knew anybody in the building
they managed to get in. They would say that they
desired to see certain persSoa@ @ IN ther ,r tnto
the line. They would sometimes oe electeo, On;
fhev would manage to work back again. Several
Weet Bn
ness wss almost entirely interrupted in the Gov
crpment Building. and the confusion Was great.
It was worse than an old-fashioned town meeting.
As the hour OF 8 approached: men ana women
poured out OF every Office, hall, nook, and
corner and tried to get into line; but the cor
ridors we're completely packed. Mr. Harvey'a
office pad out in the neighborhood OF SEQ, o0o-
The sales Of the refunding certificates at the
Post Office yesterday footed up $50. 900, making
total sale Of $500, $50 in three weeks. The pre-
cautions taken have oDFiated much need for the
detectives but nevertheless tha crowds that gather
about have become IN intolerable nuisance TO
those doing business in the vicinity. In fact It has
become almost impossible to get into the business
office during the ho1rs Of the sales, much to the
annoyance OF those having business to transact
with the Postmaster or his assistants. An i'm
portant underxtrapper OF the name OF Hawley. who
has been imported for the occasion, absolutely
bars ali entrance to the office until the caller has
stated his name residence, age and occupation.
and even then he is Escorted into the bung in an IN
solent manner which has become the source OF much
complaint. 4 talk with several Of the buyers OF
certificates brought come grumbiinRs ~ to the a."
legged favoridsm shown to employees OF the POST
Office. 1t would appear from these rumoEs that
the employees have been permitted to invest heavily
outside OF the regular hours Of ealc and is even
said that one CLERK has hcen furnished with OO0
day for rspecuatve purposes. Postmaster Palmer,
however. says that be has treated all alike, and
allowed no favoritism to any one.
, 1879-05-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

David Sinton. Cincinnati. j. c. Hatch, Boston.
H. Curtis Jr. Rock Ield j. Parsons Hoostc Falls
J. .Japhet, Houston, Te1. r.. B. Marrett, St Paul
Murray Keller, Lon.syille| l.. A. Brooks, Denver.
VIM. Young. il. ST Luis Nv. b. Hostetter, Phila.
PALMER HOUSE.
B. H Robb, Don Carlos TIC. A. Dale, Lebanon, II. 81.
W.P. Ferris. Cleveland Robert Porter. Pills.
S. B. D=yidEe, Hartford. H. D. Stevens, Concord
II. c. Chaplin, Denver. H Hawkins. Detroit
VIM. Goderham, Toronto IC. d. Davenport. Boston.
FREMONT HOUSE..
T. II. Knirht, PHILADELPHIA Henr; Doyle. San Franc
A. c. Hamilton, Jack'n. INV. n. Everson. Pittsb'e.
r Fo.hny, B'r Falls Pn Il. r. NcClintock- Mont'al
D. ,Sedgwick, Rir'd, VaEF. D. Hewes. Ir-, York
J L. Hattoa. n Orleans. tR, Malvern, Brooklyn.
,. SHERMAN HOUSE.
John OrCounor. Boston, RI. G. France, 81. Louis.
Wm Jores, Philadelphia. Ia. Bigbe-, indianapolis.
+. A, Ma7nard Boston. S. B. Mills. New York.
VIM. Beck, Milwaukee. y. F. Carter, Denver.
T. BIakey, Philadelphia !G. H. White, Omaha
GARDNER HOUSE.
ia Duleter, Milwaukee IA. Brazeau. Oconto.
C, " Badgley, Milwaukee,. IT, BURY. New York
CT, Whitaker, n Ad'ms;k. B. Brisbin, Rochester.
c. f Clark n. Orleans. j. c. Hollinwell4 St Louis
NV. Brown, Phlladclp'a- IL. II. Newberry, Dayton.
, 1879-05-25

OF the stone yards. Inquiry wks also made for
James Andrew Stichberry, who has not been At
home for two week, by his wife. He resided At
No. 26S West Lake street, and his family are very
eolicitous about his welfare.
WEST SIDE EPuMP1NG-woRKs.
The report OF Henry Mason, Engineer Of the
West Side Pumping Works, Tor last year, states
that both engines were in operation during the
year excepting twelve days IL October and Novem-
evident from the experience while working with
but one engine that more machinery was required
at the works for eafety. II one Of the engines
renience to the people OF the West Side. The
quantity OF coal used during the year was 3 gS3
tons. The expenses due to pumping were $46. 469'
md the coat OF delivering water per million gal
Ions S. 45. The total number Of gallons OF water
pumped, allowing 5H per cent for loss OF action
etc, Eas 8, 4l8, 918. 600.