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St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
The Yellow Fever Canard.

| The Associated Press seems deter
mined to plant the yellow fever in New
Orleans and Memphis. No sooner did
an official demand come from the first
| named place, than luckless Memphis
was chosen as the target for the injuri-
Gus report. 1t is of course false, and
was instantly denied, but in both cases
it produces sense of decided insecurity,
exactly what was intended by the
slanderous tale. Both cities are looked
upon as hot-beds of pestilence, where
the everlasting germ abounds, ready to
spring into active life under certain
atmospheric conditions, and strangers
are ready to believe that it may occur at
any time. Northern people are posi-
lively afraid to venture to New Orleans,
and capitalists are pausing before
making investments. An epidemic this
year would destroy the future of New
Orleans, and the people recognize the
fact.
The new Board of Health is doing all
in its power to shield the city from the
evil, but as usual it is hampered by
contradictions. The establishment of
a quarantine hospital at Ship Island too
is bringing a hornets nest about the
ears of the National Board Of Health.
One quarantine had driven its oppo-
sers mad, but tuo, one at Ship Island,
and the other in the lower Mississippi
has raised such a howl, that to hear it
one would suppose that the destruction
of the commercial interests of the city
had already been accomplished
Meantime the Sanitary Association
has thoroughly accomplished its work
Of prevention. Never has New Orleans
been as clean, and as free from any
malarial elements, The flushing of
the cutters, the safe disposal of garbage
the liberal supply of water to every
part of the city, the desire which is felt
by all classes and conditions of the
people to use all hygienic precautions,
is a guarantee that if possible the
dreaded epidemic will he kept out.
We are going to have trying sum-
mer. The spots Oh the sun which are
50 visible now, after a long disappear
,nce, have always been indicative of
season of excessive heat. In Scotland
100, after long absence, the Northern
lights have reappeared. and Prof.
Smythe predicts from them the hottest
that has been known for many
Iears if ever,
If, according to savants, we are going
o be calcined we had better ponder
'ver old mother Shipton's prophecy.
We don't exactly remember it, but it
trikes us she anticipated the end of
he world in 1881. Perhaps the hot
ammer before it is to be kind of
for the feryent fire of the
issolving elements. What does Dr..
'umming say on the subject9 What
splendid chance for the Millerites and
and Adventist and all that
k. This time they have science to !
ack them, SO if they meet 'fiasco' /
will be in good company.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
American Wonders.

The greatest cataract in the world is
the Falls Of Niagara.
The greatest cave in the world is the
Mammoth Cave of Kentucky.
The largest river in the world is the
Mississippi, four thousand one hundred
miles long.
The largest valley In the world is
the Mississippi valley.
The largest lake in the world is Lake
Superior, which is truly an inland sea,
being four hundred and thirty miles
long and one thousand feet deep.
The largest railroad in the world is
the Pacific railroad, which is over three
thousand miles in length.
The greatest natural bridge in the
world is the natural bridge over Cedar
Creek, inYirginia.
The greatest mass of solid iron in the
world is. the great Iron Mountain of
Missouri.
The greatest deposits of anthracite
coal in the world are in Pennsylvania.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

Mr.. Claude nominated Mr.. Samuel Peters for
Collector, when counting the votes it ap-
pcarcd that Mr. VIM. NJ. Johnson received five
votes and Mr. Samuel Peters had received two
votes.
Mr. VIM: NJ. johnson having received a ma
Jo1lty of the votes cast, was declared elected
| Collector of the town of Opelollsas.
Mr.. Peferkorn nominated Mr.. F. PerrOdn
for town Attorney.
Mr.. Pulford nominated NrsL. 7. Tanscy for
town Attorney when on couuting the votes it
appeared that MI. F. Pcrr,,din had received
| ti7 votes and Mr.. L. |. Ta,scy had received
! two votes.
the votes cast, was declared elected Attorney OF
| the town of Dp lousas.
On motion of Mr. Bloch. Resolved, that the
| President of the Board he and is hereby al-
trorized to appoint the following Committee to
be composed of three members each, to-wit:
committee on finance and committee on
streets: whereupOn the President appointed
Messers Bloch; Ray and Lac"mhe. a committee
Oh finance and Mc>srs. Birot1c, Peffcrkorn and
Claude Il committee on str. cts.
Mr.. Lacombe moved that the President ad-
vertse for bids fo" the publishing of the pro
ceedings and ordinances of She Board b the
square, vote being taken Mcssrs. l.acomhe,
Ray and Petferkorn voted yea, Messrs. Bloch
Claude and Birotte voted nay, Mr.. Pulford the
President having the casting vote voted nay
The motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.. Bloch Resolved that the
President of the Board be an;l is hereby author
lied to advertise for sale at public auction
after ten days notice, to the lowest and best
DittutI INC publishing OF 1Nr proceedings and
ordinances of the Board of Police of the town
OF Opelousas for one year; and also the printing
OF the job work of the town Gf OpciouSils
On motion of Mr.. Ray, Resolved that the
bonds of the officers. this dag elected, be and
are hereby fixed as follows. viz:
The bond of the Treasurer at two thousand
dollars, ($2OOO)
The bond of the Collector at two thousand
dollars. (S2000)
he official bond of the Constable at three
hundred dollars, $500
On motion Of Mr.. Bloch. Resolved that in
addition to the duties imposed on the Constable |
b., section O. OF act 81 of the Legislature of 1876
that it shall be the duty of the Constable to |
enforce and execute all ordinances now in force |
and which may hereafter be adopted by the |
Board, and that he shall also be the Police |
officer OF the Town. |
On motion of Mr.. Petferkorn, Resolved, that
the Constable and such Special or Deputy Con
stables and Police officers as may he appointed |
on special service shall wear a badge. upou
which shall be the evidence Of his official ca,ac-
ity, and it is further Resolved. that the
President OF the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to purchase a sufficient quantity of |
badges for said purpose.
On motion the Board adjourned subject to the
call of the President.
GEORGE PULFORD, President.
Attest: 0. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

A few years ago corn was regularly
imported to this country from Russia,
and although this trade died out as our
own resources developed, Odessa mer-
chants have very well maintained the
reputation of their country as the gran
ary of Europe. The tide has changed
however, at last, and not only is Ameri-
can wheat supplanting the Russian
supplies in England, but this season we
have actually had what a London paper
terms "the audacify to carry corn to
Odessa'-intended for the famine
stricken districts of Armenia. Of
course this must not be regarded as a
permanent trade, for the demand was
caused solely by the excessive Russian
railway freights and faulty steamboat
communication on the Black Sea, which
made 1t advantageous for Tiflis mer-
chants to buy American corn. Still the
feature is remarkable, and is, the
English think, just as aggravating as
if we shipped Goals to Newcastle
[Bradstreet.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The history of the late war has yet
to be written, as events crowded so
rapidly on each that the mainspriugs Of
the actions of the leaders, on each side
are but just now being brought to light,
and the truth of history vindicated after
strife and clamor of factious quarrels
have passed away. The book by the
late General j. B. Hood, which is ad-
vertised in another column, gives much
light on the inner life of secession, as
seen by an actual PARTICIPANT.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

ADvERT1s1NG.-Aw Wholesale grocer in
this city who has became rich in bust
ness says his rule always is when he
sold a bill of goods on credit, to imme-
diately subscribe for the local paper of
his debtor. So long as his customers
advertised literally and vigorously, he
rested, but as soon as be began to con-
tract his advertising space, he took the
fact as evidence that there was trouble
ahead, and he invariably went for his
to poor to make his business known, is
too poor to do business. The with
drawing of an advertisement is an evil
dence of weakness that business men
are not slow to act upon."-[N. Y. Times
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
Proceedings of the board Of Police of
the Town Of Opelousas.

FRIDAY, April 18th, 1880.
me Board met pursuant to a call of the
President
Present: Dr.. James Ray, President Messrs
.C Mayo, p. j. Lefebvre, W. &. Bell Emile
Donate and c. N. Eaer.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
me President appointed Mcssrs. Mayo Bell
ana tomato a committee to examine additional
vouchers paid by the Treasurer since last
meeting; and th, said committee report that
tnty lound the amount of warrants paid up to
this day to be three hundred and seventy-ci ght
63lioo dollars, which they have counted, found
10 De correct and have cancelled same aggre-
Eating to the sum of thil lty-seven hundred and
Sl&tI-tWo 11Iloo dollars, being amount paid by
the Treasurer from April 18th. 1879 to April 10th
1880, and for which the said Treasurer is en-
titled to be credited on the books of the town
Of OpelolSas.
The yearly statement and accounts of the
treasurer and Collector We're submitted to the
Board and after a careful examination of the
same they were found to be correct and the
yearly statement of the Treasurer was ordered
to be published with the proceedings of the
Board.
On motion Of MI. Mayo, the bonds of the
Treasurer and Collector were ordered to be
cancelled.
YEARLY STATEMENT THETREASJRER
L
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The activity in railroad building is
shown by the statement that the de-
mand for rails 80 far this season has
been great deal heavier than for the
corresponding months for the past six
teen years. The price of new rails is,
consequently, gradually advancing,
The demand for old rails, however, is
not SO great as it was, and the price has,
therefore, fallen off little. The pros
pect is that more miles of railroad
will be built in this country this year
than in any year since the building of
railroads commenced.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

Oh, dear! feel so tired" sighed
Mrs. Hickenlooper as she sank into a
chair. well, / should think you
would be, !" growled Mr.. Hickenlooper,
as he put on his coat to 60 out, "'you
tramped around more'n seven miles
this afternoon, making your silly calls.
! shouldn't call myself half bright if
did such a thing" And then he went
down street and walked nine miles
around billiard table poking ivory
marbles with stick, at 25 cents an
hour, and she thought how hard he
had to work at his business, poor man,
when he came home at midnight and
Dragged his enfeebled limbs into bed,
Some women are just like that.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

We commend Mr.. Sol. Isaac's card
to the community Of Opelou sas and its
neighborhood. His goods are at the
lowest possible rates, and lie is we'll
known as an accommodating merchant
He offers the highest cash price for
Rice, Wool, and Hides, and all who
have them to dispose of had better see
him before trying to deal elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
ESTATE OF 1SAM H. LESTER AND ELIZA
BETH W. SIMMS, BOTH DECEASED.

Whereas, Thomas A. Hicks of the parish
Of St. Landry, administrator of the estate OF
Isam Fl Lester and Elizabeth W. Simlns both
deceased, having filed a tableau of classification
OF debts and distribution of funds of said
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homoOgation OF the same.
And whereas. the prayer Gf said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing date
April 10Th, 1880.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tahieau IN writing at my office in the town of
Opelolsas within the time required by law, why
the said tableau should not De homologated and
confirmed. JAMES O.. CHACHERE.
April 24-hlg Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

OFFICERS SALARIES :
p. J. LEFEBVRE,
Treasurer Town of Opelousas
ODp1OJIS3a Auril 18th: 1sSo

p. j. LEFEBVRE.
Treasurer Town of Opeousas
Opelousas, April 10th, 1880.
On motion of Mr.. Mayo, Resolved, that the
Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to refund
on the usual warrant to Chas. NJ Thompson,
Collector the sum of thirty-one 5OI10O dollars
paid by him into the treasury for his costs on
taxes in 1877.
On motion, Resolved. that the sum of 81
be and Is hereby appropriated to pay the COM
mssl oners of the election held on the 5th day
OF April, 1880, to wit: To Mr.. w. A. Sandoz, G.
Mayo and T. j. LefeDvre. commissioners of
said election the sum OF 81. 50 each.
On motion OF Mr.. Belle the board adjourned
sine die,
JAMES RAY, President
Attest o. VOORHEES,. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

What pretty children, and how much
they look alike says C, during first
visit at friends house.
"They are twins" his friend explains.
"What! both of 'em ?" exclaims G.,
greatly enterested,
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

A Lady one day wrote to her absent
husband the following letter, which
may be quoted as model in its way ::
I write to you because I have nothing
to do; l endbecause have nothing to
saw
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The cyclone which destroyed Marsh
field Oh the 18th inst, damaged proper
ty to the amount of 100000. The loss of
life was frightful. The dead bodies have
not all been recovered, and seven eights
of the inhabitants are without shelter,
food, OF clothing.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

A manuscript supposed to have been
written by st. Peter has been discovered
among the property of a man named
Bore, who died last year in Jerusalem,
aged 100. tits supposed to be authentic,
and the London Bible Society has
offered Bore's heirs $4,000 for it. They
have refused, but allow it to be trans
lated
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

Judge-How dare you break at night
into the gentleman's apartment
Prisoner-Your honor, before you up
braided me for stealing in the daytime
Now you denounce me for stealing at
night. When shall | steal?
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

AND Office at New Orleans, La, April 10,
iowing-namcd settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, before the clerk of the Parish Court of
81. Landry, on the 18TH May, 1880, at 10 o'clock
expiration of thirty days from the date of this
notice, via i: Louis NJ. Courville of st. Landry
parish. who made homestead entry No. 36, for
the M of W. Sec 28TG SRI E, and names
the following as his witnesses, viz: J. D. Uag
erty L. Fl. McGee, T. c. Chachere and Marins
Army, all of st. Landry parish, La,
, WM. NJ, BURwELL,
Apin A'-o1 Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
JOSEPH BLOCH, President.
Attest: 0. VOORHEES,. Clerk Pro TEN.
MONDAY ADril 10Th 1890

4doNDa1, apfll l9tl, 1880.
The Board met pursuant to the call of the
exhibited his commission President of the
Board took his seat as such.
Present: Messrs. jos. Bloch Austin Lacombe,
James Ray, Emile Petferkorn Julien Claude
and Simeon Biriotte.
The proceedings OF the last meeting were
read and approved.
On motion Of Mr.. Bloch, duly seconded the
B0al d then proceeded to the election of its
officers.
On motion of DR.. Ray, Resolved that the
election of officers shall be by ballot and that
then must be majority OF the votes cast to
elect. W
MI Bloch nominated Mr. voorhies for Clerk,
whereupon on nioticn of Mr.. Ray, the ballot
was dispensed with and Nh. Voorhies was
declared unanimously elected Clerk of the
Board OF Police of the town of Opeousas.
MI Lacombe nominated Mr.. Z. Petferkorn
for Treasurer
Mr.. Claude nominated Mr.. p J. Lefebyre for
Treasurer.
The President appointed Messrs. Ray and
LacOmbe tellers.
When on counting the votes it appeared that
Mr.: Lefebyre had received five votes and Mr.
PetferkOrn had received two votes. Mr.. L.
febVre having received majority OF the votes
cast was declared elected Treasurer of the
town OF OpelOusas.
MI. Petferkorn nominated Mr.. I. s. Bailey
for Constable.
Mr.. Bloch nominated Mr. VIM M. johnson.
Mr.. Btrotte nominated Mr.. Louis Deputy
When on counting the votes it appeared that
l. 5. bailey had received one vote, Mr.. Wm. NJ.
Johnson had received two votes MI LOUIS
Deputy had received three votes and blank
one vote.
None of the candidates having received
majority of the votes east there was no election
On motion of Mr.. Pefferkorn the name Of Mr..
I. S. Bailey was withdrawn, whereupon the
Board proceeded to second ballot, when on
counting the votes it appeared that Louis
Deputy had received four votes and Mr. VIM.
NJ. Johnson had received three votes Mr. Louis
Deputy having received majority of the votes
cast was declared elected Constable of the
town of Opelousas.
Mr.. Bloch nominated Mr.. VIM NJ, johnson for
assessor, whereupon OH motion of Mr.. Bloch
the ballot was dispensed with and Mr.. Vim. NJ.
Johnson was declared unanimously elected
assessor Of the town OF Opelonsas.
Nh Pefferko,n nominated MIR. VIM. NJ. John
son for Collector.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

In Burmah seven hundred persons
have been buried alive under the towers
of the walls of Rangoon, as a sacrifice
for the restoration Of King Theebau's
health,
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

"The grass is turning green," was the
observant remark of a young man es-
corting a pretty damsel yesterday, and
ahead Of the grass by number of days.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
NOTICE OF ADMINIsTRATION,

PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 41C3.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM GREEN DECEASED.
Whereas, Victoria RubeE, of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by her petition to
nc appointed adminstratriN of the estate of
William Green, deceased, late of the parish of
St. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to mako op-
position to said appointment. will ale the same
i'll writing i'll my Office, in tla town of Opelousas,
within ten days from the present notice
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk
April "a.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
Notice.

In pursuance of resolution of the Board of
Police of the town of Opelousas adopted at a
meeting of the Board held on the 10Th OF April.
1880, will proceed to sell at public auction at
the Courthouse in the town of Opelousas, OH
Wednesday, the 5th of May, 1880, to the lowest
and best bidder the publishing of the pro.
ccedings and ordinances of the Board of
Police of the town of Opelousas for one year;
and also the printing of the job work Of the
town of Opelousas.
GEORGE PULFORD,
President Board OF Police Town OF Opelousas.
April 24-2t
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The man who can hum hymn while
jointing stove pipe, is good enough to
to walk right into full membership of
any church, without probation.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

1t is claimed that man never loses
anything by politeness, but this has
proved to be a mistake. As an old Phil
adelphian lifted his hat to young lady
the wind carried away his wig.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

COMPTOS-COOKE-O Wednesday April
2lst inst, at the residence of the brides mother
III the town of Washington in the parish, by
Rev. Mr. Lccock, Mr.. PETER B. COMPTON
of Rapides and Miss MARY V. COOKE, dalglt-.
of the late DR.. Thos. A. Cooke II
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The Post Master General finds no
cause for OBTAINING letters addressed to
the Louisiana State Lottery Co.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The Mississippi is still rising, and
crevasses occurring at different points.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

Chastine Cox and Pietro Balbo are
to be executed in New York on the 2Sth
of Nav
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

Natchitoches has calf with a tripli-
cate hoof on the left fore leg resembling
@ hogs hoof.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

A little boy in Iowa hanged himself
because his baby sister received more
attention than he did.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The literary societies of Indiana State
University, at Bloomington, have in
vited jefferson Davis to deliver the
annual address before them.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
Proceedings of the Board of Police Of
the Town of OpeIonsas.

APRIL 18th, 1880.
In accordance with section 6, of act 81, of the
Legislature OF the State of Louisiana approved
March I'd, 1876, the Board of Police of the town
OF Opelousas, elected on the 5th day of April,
1880, as per certificate of election and oath of
office recorded and on tie i'll the office of the
clerk OF the District Court of the parish of st.
Landry, met and were present, Dr.. James Ray,
Austin Lacombe, Joseph Bloch Smien Birotte
George Pulford, Emile Petferkorn and Julien
Claude.
On motion of DR.. James Jay, Mr.. Joseph
Bloch was appointed temporary chairman, and
The appointment Of Il permanent President
of the Board being in order Mr.. Pefferkorn
nominated Mr.: George Pulford, and there being
no other candidate, on motion of DR.. James
Ray the ballot was dispensed with and Mr..
Puiford was declared unanimously elected
President OF the Board of Police of the town of
Opelousas.
On motion the Board adjourned to the call of
the President.
JOSEPH BLOCH, President.
fnct. n
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The art Of all others which needs
most cultivation is the art of silence.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

The coffin makers North are on Il
strike.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

"1n Providence we trust'-cvcrybody else cash
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
The Game Law.

We understand, that owing to high
water on the Atchafalaya, the deer are
beginning to move towards the west,
and in some sections of the country,
especially on Petit Prairie, Waxia and
Bayou Beuf, are already very numerous.
The temptation to kill them is, we
know, almost irresistible. At the same
time we would remind our readers that
under the game law, passed in 1877, any
one killing a deer between February
1st and August 1st is subject to be
fined and imprisoned. We understand
it is the intention of the District Judge,
District Attorney and Sheriff rigidly to
enforce this law. It has been violated,
we are informed, frequently OF late !;
but the parties are known, and as
soon as grand jury meets here the
violators Of this law may look out for
the Sheriff. Therefore we advise all
who may be tempted to kill a deer, to
be prepared to pay at least twenty-five
dollars fine, or 60 to Jail for several
months. As the law now stands, the
man who kills deer between the 1st OF
February and 1st Of August is just as
guilty of violation Of the law, as if he
had stolen pig or a COW.
We hope that in the event of an over
flow, that the lover Of sport in every
neighborllood of the parish will prompt
ly report all violations Of the game law.
The fine is twenty five dollars, one half
of which goes to the informer.
Our RRAILRoAD.-Wo Work progresses fa-
vorably in every direction. A sufficient
quantity of cross ties for the completion
Of the road has been obtained, and the
tie cutters have been discharged
Track-laying to the Mermentau river,
the eastern boundary of Calcasieu par
ish, will be finished next week. Track
laying continues westwardly from Ver-
towards the Mermentau.
Considerable surfacing yet to be done
on the completed track from Orange to
Lake Charles, and large force is so
engaged. Next week a regular daily
mail and passenger line of cars will
commence running from Houston to
New Orlaons, the forty mile gap be-
tween the Mermentau river and Yer
milionville to be supplied with a fast
line OF stage coaches.-[L Lake Charles
Echo.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24

1'So7 Prizes, amounting to-. S1IO,4 400
GyApplications for Agencies or
Rates to Clubs should only be made
to the office at New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating full adj
dress, for further Information, or
send orders to
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice to the Psxbsic

All persons caught passing through nv
plantation for the purpose of fishing, hunting
or otherwise, except on business, will be
prosecuted as trespassers
J. J. THOMPSON.
April 24-3t
St. Landry democrat., 1880-04-24
JUDICIAL P,IIsEMENTs.
OF TABLEAU.

PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. Abs,