St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

fected his entrance into the bedroom
through a window. The noise he made
fortunately awoke the little miss,
when she gave the alarm and he scam
pcred away in double-quick time, but
not before she had fully recognized
him. Her father being apprized of the
fact, accosted the young malefactor, and
upon pressing him with questions
touching the subject, obtained a full
confession of his guilt. He was led into
room, the door barred, and the sound
est thrashing administered to him with
cowhide that perhaps ever was int1ic-
ted upon an evil-doer. He deserved
something worse.
FAMILY GROCERIES, PLANTATION Sup
PLIES, Provisions, ETC.-R. 5. Wilkins,
Esq, the prince grocery merchant OF our
neighboring town of Washington, is ont
to-day in an elegant and attractive adj
ycrtisement in the DEMOCRAT. Read it
everybody, and sec what variety of
nice things friend Wilkins keeps on
hand for his customers. He has the
largest and best selected stock of grOce
RIGS to be found in this vast region of
country and us his sales are very heavy
and rapid. he is prepared to sell cheaper
than most of his competitors. "Quick
sales and small profits" is the motto he
has nailed up at the masthead of his
mercantile business. Give him a call,
and convince yourselves of the fact.
He has large and commodious ware
house for the storage of produce, and
carries on the commission, receivingand
forwarding business.
ST. PETERS ACADEMY OF NEW
IBERIA.-The attention of parents and
guardians is specially directed to the
card of this well-known and dcseryedly
popular institution of learning. 1t is
under the management of Catholic
clergymen, and ranks very high for its
system of perfect discipline and thorough
training. In point of rigid morality it
is unexcelled by any other institution
of the kind in the United States. Its
Professors are all gentlemen Of the very
first order of ability, who are thoroughly
conversant with the most approved
methods for imparting solid, classical
education. 1t is pre-eminently worthy
of liberal support and encouragement.
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER.-After drag
ging through one of the most inclem-
ment and horrid seasons ever expe-
rienced in this latitude, we are once
more blessed with fine, dry weather.
Just the thing so much needed to bring
out our crops. Cotton will begin to
open rapidly, the roads will dry up, and
trade will resume its wonted activity.
From present indications, the weather
promises to continue clear and dry for
little while at least.
A committee has been appointed by
our town council to purchase, or COM
pIete the purchase, of the rail road
depot grounds west of town. These
grounds comprise fifteen arpepts, mostly
west of the track, and extending from
the end of Bellevue street north to
Boagni street, crossing North and Grolee
streets. AIessrs. Garland and Roagni
are proprietors of that portion west of
the track, the small fractional lots on
this side being owned by other parties
JAIL BIRDs.-Sheriff Duson informs
us that there are at present confined in
the St. Landry Jail eleven prisoners
four white men and seven negroes.
One Of the white men is confined as a
lunatic, and the other three are respect
lively charged with horse stealing, rape,
and larceny. The negroes are in upon
various charges.
GUNsMITHtNG.---kow that the hunting
season is near at hand, and it is neces-
sary for every hunter to have his gun
in prime order, we would advise all who
need their guns oyerhaNlea and re-
paired to give Mr.. ], @. Mornhinyeg a
call. He guarantees to fix up things in
genuine "apple pie" order. Read his
card in to-day's DEMOCRAT.
WASHINGTON HousE.-Our enterpris-
ing friend j. NJ. Sherron, of Washing
ton, La, inserts his card in to-day's De
MooRAT. His house is eopyeniently 10
Gated in the business centre of the town,
and offers every inducement to both the
resident aud travelling public. Excel
lent fare and superior accommodations.
A STOLEN HORsE-INFoRMATION
WANTED.-See card of Sheriff Duson,
in another column, about some crooked
transactions in regard to q horse be
longing to Rev. Mr. Pointer, Of Vile
Plate, this parish.
prineipiea IT istas 4iass sM lIIisss il III .plte
even Of the sword tIWiSflELD SCOTT HAsc"o'-
Z. Man Seeking Employment
We publish the suhjoined letter with
pleasure, and hope the individual who
is seeking employment will find it among
some OF our numerous planters. Parties
desiring to answer the letter will OBJ
serve the address given by the writer:
CAIRO, ILL, Aug. 10th, 1880.
j. W. Jackson, ESQ.,, Opelousas. La
DEAR SIR write these few lines I'm behalf Of
German who desires to 60 to work on sugar
plantation. He has heen raised on q farm III