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St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
The Tragedy i'll the Gaines
Family.

We all know from observation how
vain thing it is, as rule, for parents
to accumulate wealth for their children.
Brought up with silver spoons in their
mouths, they neither know how to &C
quire property nor to take care even of
what has been left them. And often,
through jealousy and greed, they quarrel
and fight over what has been left them
A very sad case Of this kind recently
happened; the following details are
from the N. o. States of June 9th:
That is certainly very sad tragedy
which is telegraphed from Washington
of the killing of Mr.. Whitney, son of
Mrs. Myra Clarke Games, by her SON
in-law, Mr.. Christmas. Truly has the
path of the aged mother of these young
men been strewn with thorns. The
calamity of her abandonment during
her whole girlhood by her natural father,
her sudden discovery after marriage to
Mr.. Whitney of what she regarded and
be sufficient proofs that her father was
that eminent and wealthy citizen Daniel
Clarke, who figured conspicuOusly in
the early history of this State, the Wig
orous and aggressive efforts employed
by herself and husband, to establish her
rights as the lawful heir of her new
discovered father, involving so many
perils to herself and husband, and lead
ing to his imprisonment and death, her
sacrifice of the large estate OF her second
| husband, the venerable and heroic
General Edmund Pendleton Gaines in
| the prosecution of her claims, the prompt
capture and absorption Of large sums
recovered by her in the progress of he1
suit, by her own lawyers these, and a
hundred other incidents which would
have exhausted the energies and forti-
tude of score of men OF the strongest
mental, moral and physical organiza-
lions, have their appropriate climax in
this horrible tragedy of the killing OF
her son by her son in-law, evidently
from feeling of jealousy and envy
provoked by the distribution OF the
hard earned results of a half century OF
devotion and sacrifice by the mother.
and 1eaped but scant results from hel
unparalleled litigation, her heirs quarrel
and fight unto death over the expecta
ton more than any reality Of the enor-
NOUS estate to which she sets up claims
With but little hope of living I'd realize
the termination of the litigation which
has already extended through half {
century, the unfortunate lady is SC
suddenly confronted by the awful cal
amity which must involve her few re
naming years, in the deepest atflictiol
and misery. All her golden visions AM
proud hopes of indicating her legiti
macy are thus embittered and clouded
turned like the glittering apples gath
cred from the Dead Sea, into ashes
and her exultant and buoyant spirit
into gall and bitterness.
The most fertile romancer could no
weave from his imagination NOR
pathetic and startling tragedy than tn
history Of this renowned litigation
presents.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
Fire.
Lake Charles Echo, July I'd.

Yesterday, about four P. NJ, small
dwelling house, in the avenue running
south from the Courthouse Square, occu-
pied by Mr. Thomas Barnes and family,
caught fire, and was soon totally con-
sumed. Lake Charles Fire Company
No. 1, was promptly on the ground, and
by the hardest kind Of work, and that
assistance which ali classes Of our citl--
zens always render so cheerfully and
effectively on such occasions, succeeded
in saving the surrounding buildings,
Notwithstanding there were many close
by, and high and shifting wind was
prevailing
The fire demonstrated the Importance
of having hook and ladder company,
to tear down fences and outbuildings in
the vicinity of fire, thus greatly assist
ing the firemen in their work OF extin.
guished the flames. Our town council
Should also provide one hundred buck
cts. to be used by the citizens generally
in case of fire. They should have the
words Lake Charles" painted on them,
and should be stored in one of the
INNER rooms of the Courthouse.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Opelousas Fire Company No. 2 cele-
DRAFTED the Fourth of July with parade
through town and a picnic in the woods
near by. The Company made a fine
appearance; the members were all in
uniform, the Engine was ornamented
with many beautiful "fxings and
things" and drawn by horses beauti-
fully caparisoned; the principal officers
were mounted on prancing steeds; the
procession was headed by the brass
band, which made excellent music for
band recently organized with raw ma
terial. In the whole LAYOUT" there
was but one white man, the professor
of music, the instructor of the brass
band. The Fire Company are colored,
and the band are colored; and these two
colored organizations are the only ones
here that could celebrate the Fourth of
July in proper manner. We are under
obligations to the Company for an in
vitation to attend their pic-pic; and
regret that a pressure of work which
always attends session of the Supreme
Court here prevented our being present.
The brass band and Fire Company
combined have the thanks Of the office
for the music played for it's benefit.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

wrote a pamphlet on the second coming
OF Christ, which was published by San
ser d McCluning as curiosity. Very
little is definitely known of the man,
and that little is unfavorable in every
way.
A THEORY WHICH ASMANY ADHERENTS.
4p. m.-There is theory which has
many adherents, that the attempted
assassination was not the work of a
lunatic, bnt the result of a plot much
deeper and darker than has been sus-
pected. 1t is cited in support OF this
theory that Guitteau arranged before
hand with hackman to be in readiness
to drive him swiftly in the direction OF
the Congressional cemetery, as soon as
he made his appearance on returning
from the depot; in the meantime he had
left bundle of papers in the hands OF
a boy with the object it is maintained,
of creating belief in his insanity, in the
event of his capture. Guitteau said,
on his way to Jail, that the Presidents
assassination was premeditated, and
that he went to Long Branch for the
purpose of shooting him there, and was
deferred by the enfeebled and saddened
condition of Mrs. Garfield, which ap-
pealed so strongly to his sense of hui
U1dHluy lHdU IIt Cdtlo UdCh WltHOuG Cttl =
rying out his intentions. Those by
the shooting, say that he shows no symp-
toms of insanity, and that it is under
stood that the letter which has already
been telegraphed, addressed "To the
White House," is the only document in
the collection which supports the theory
OF insanity.
According to latest dispatches, the
President continues to improve. 1t has
been ascertaincd that neither his kid
neys, bladder nor intestines were in
jured but probably his liver was. His
condition is still very critical, but every
day gives still further hope of his re-
covery. No other individual has ever
been the subject of so much sympathy
and solicitude. Innumerable dispatches
from all parts of the world, even from
Japan, have been received at Washing
ton, expressing the profoundest SYM
pathy with the President. The people
of the Southern States have shown a
feeling in the matter that no doubt
surprised the North and the President
himself; and if he lives, we may
confidently expect that he will con.
tinue well to the end of an admins.
tration wisely begun; and at all events
the North will be convinced that the
Union is restored, as far as the South il
concerned. The attempted assassina
ton of the President has made NANTES
the fact, that the Southern people
though Democratic, are devoted to ;
Republican president, as an individual
and as head of the government, ant
they fervently pray that he may live.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
Communicated

BAYOU CHICOT, La, July I'd, 1881.
Friend DEMOCRAT Since last wrote
the rain has paid US a beneficial visit,
favoring the just and the unjust alike.
1t has made glad the hearts Of many
that were gloriously anticipating fail
ures, &c.
1t is remarkable how some people will
"borrow trouble" always ready to catch
at the shady view OF life's picture. On
Friday, however, preceded by north
east wind the clouds let loose their
burden, as if glad to get rid of it, on our
thin soil, for a radius of about ten
miles, this being the centre. And it
is safe to say in our neighborhood at
least several hundreds of dollars have
been saved to the farmers. How far the
benefit extended beyond this area de-
ponent knoweth not, but inquiry shows
that it must have been very heavy on
Bayou B9uf.
AS hunting season commences soon
or rather as the farcical game la,U ends,
we shall expect to be pretty lively, as
the traffic comes most our way. Now
it seems to me that much unnecessary
plumber is carried on these hunts; i. e.
where they go to rough it, and hunt in
earnest, a box two feet six inches long,
eighteen Inches high, same width, di-
vided to two thirds of its height into
four compartments, tray to fit inside
six inches deep, divided into eight ditto,
would hold all the necessary provisions
for party of four, for two weeks, /. g.,
always provided they killed their meat.
4 The tray should have a light fitting lid,
and the cover Of the box should be made
\ to open back from each side, so as to
1 make a table when required. Such a
1 box could easily be strapped on top OF
the trunk or below it at the back Of the
/ hack. Frying pan, coffee pot, water
pail, tin cans could be securely fastened
/ underneath. The fly tent can also be
neatly folded and fixed to your proven
der box, and there you are complete. You
can then hunt at your leizure and tG
your hearts content, eat your yenlson
steaks, and at nights lay around and
tell as many and as big-lno, | won't
| saw lies, hunters never lie.) Well call
'em yarns, as you please, and when the
| novelty wears off you can fold up your
tent like the Arab and silently steal
away :" to the hum of busy life,
Nothing Of any moment has occurred
in this our town lately. Yes, bye the
bye, fight, desperate but not bloody
4 A youth got mad, fighting mad, laid il
7, wait for ye colored lnilk-maid, stick il
hand stick wouldn't stick to him, SO b,
cut his stick and last seen or heard O
, him was the breaking down of mucl
corn but it's all calm and serene now
, and youth says now he'd sooner fight /,
wild cat than mad female be sh'
black or white. Our colored population
|, celebrated the fourth of July with /,
4 grand picnic, fishing frolic, and a grea
, Jubilee at night.
t Crops are growing splendid, and mucl
, rain is needed to help the corn along
|, No more at present.
! Respectfully, P, K.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court opened here last
Tuesday morning with full bench ::
Chief Justice Bermudez, and Associate
Justices Fenner, Levy, Poche, and Todd.
The following attorneys have been
present from other parishes A. Voor-
HES, H. N. Ogden, G.. E. Breaux, A.
VOORHEES,, F. w. Baker and B. F. Sage,
of New Orleans; r. S. Perry, and j. A..
Breaux, of Iberia; NJ. E. Girard, and
c. Debaillon, of Lafayette; A. DeBlanc,
E. Simon, C. H. Mouton and j. E..
Mouton, of St. Martin F. A. Gallagher,
of Calcasieu; A. j. Kearny, of Cameron;
NJ. Ryan, of Rapides; NJ. j. Foster, and
H. D. Smith, of St. Mary.
The following were applicants for
admission to the bar: W. R. String
fellow, of New Orleans; B. T. Blake,
of Lafourche; P. P. Sigur and Henry
Mayer, of St. Mary; A. Bonanchaut, Of
Pointe Coupee; J. J. Mouton, Of St..
Martin; w. G. Perrault, Of St. Landry.
The following were appointed COM
mittee to examine the applicants: j. E.
King, E. Simon, X. Baltic, F. F. Per-
robin, R. S. Perry, NJ. E. Girard, P. H.
Mentz (absent,) C. Debaillon, T. H.
Lewis and A. J. Kearny.
Thirty-two cases had been filed the
present term, up to yesterday morning.
Only one decision has been rendered,
from the parish of Ouachita, in the
matter of the school board against the
parish treasurer; and no other opinions
will be read before next Monday.
Court will probably adjourn finally
next Wednesday.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

We had the pleasure Of call from
o. M. Leblanc, Esq, clerk of the court
of the parish of West Baton Rouge,
who has been on visit to his son -in-law
A. P. Williams Of this town. We in
ouired after Uncle Harry Hyams," OF
the Sugar Planter, an were so glad to
hear that his appetite is still good, that
he still continues shining member OF
the temperance organization, has quit
using cuss words, attends church regu-
larry, goes home early, and in fact is
stil az he always was the jolliest editor
and best fellow this side Of the Missis-
sippi river. ~ e sg asa
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Friday afternoon, last week, after a
Slronth of several weeks, we had CO.
pious rain; but the thirsty earth took it
allin, and still remained too dry. Corn
that was not already too old, was
greatly benefited by the rain; but the
Weld of corn this year will be very small,
owing to the lack Of rain. The growth
of cotton generally is not large for the
season, but the fields are clear of grass
and the plants everywhere look green
and fiourishing. A good cotton crop,
which Hs now have reason to expect,
syystf compensate to some extent for a
short corn crop.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Col. John D. Cook brought to this
office last Saturday large size stuffed
rat. The rat was killed in prairie
Mammoth recently but the Importance
OF the matter does not consist in the
fact of its having been killed in prairie
Mammoth, nor in the fact that it was
stuffed, nor in the fact that it was
brought to this Office by Col. Cook
but in the fact that the rat is 'ohsfe,
something we never saw before. Col.
Cook carries it about In his coat pocket,
and the green horn who bets there is no
sucl, thing as white rat has to pay for
the drinks. Col. Cook generally gets
"swamped" in his election bets; but
when be bets on achite rat, he has the
adeal wood on it, for the rat Is in his
pocket,
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

The pleasant and long looked for
shower which cooled the air and laid
the dust on Saturday naturally caused
a species of exhilaration in the breasts
of some of our citizens, which was sue
ceeded by several knock downs, and a
little boisterous conduct on the part OF
a few. Brigadier General johnson, our
efficient town constable, attended to all,
and on the evening of the 4th he looked
happy and remarked with a smile, as
we Adroye nail in our coffin" that
business was brisk.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
nUBLIC SALK.
DISTRICTCOURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
EsTATE HYA CINTHE z EnNTAIN

By virtue of an order of the honorable Dis
trict Court of the parish of St. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder by the undersigned administrator
ell Guillory at Bayou Cane, parish of
St. Landry, ON SATURDAY, July 10th
1881, the following described property, belong,
ing to the estate Of Hyaeinthe F. Fontai1l,
deceased, to-wlt:
One feather bed, hedstead and bedding, one
armoir, one clock, one barrel OF sundries,
one, feather bed and bedding, one saddle and
one COW and calf, one COW, one yearling heifep,
one branding iron.
Tesma-Cash.
ALcINpoR ,,.:ccAulEY,
WY <-ss Administrators.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

How TO GET WELL-Thousand of
persons are constantly troubled with
combination of diseases. Diseased kid
neys and costive bowels are their tor
mentors. They should know that
Kidney Wort acts on these organs at
the same time, causing them to throw
off the poisons that have clogged them,
and so renewing the whole man. Hun
dreds testify to this.-[ Pittsburg Post.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

A celebrated preacher makes the re-
commentator of Ayers Pills matter
of religious duty. When people are
bilious and dyspeptic, what they need
is the Gospel of Health. In such cases,
the best creed to swallow consists of
the thirty sugar-coated articles in a
nil -hOx
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

We understand that daily trains Will
begin to run next week to Garland
Station on Bayou BGuf, about nine
or ten miles from Washington. Work
is progressing on the road, and it will
not be many weeks before Holmesville
will he reached.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
GHEREFF,S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 1302S.
SCHMIDT & ZIEGLER VS.. GIRBON S.
CUEYIS.

BY virtue of a writ Of tleri faoias issued out
of the honorable the District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at public sale to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas, SATURDAY, the 9Th day of August, 1881,
property to-wit:
tract of land containing fifty acres situated
on the Bayou Conrtableau, having front OF ten
of five arpents bounded on one side by said
Bayou Courtableau, on another side by BAYOU
Sacket, and on the other sides by balance of
lands belonging to Gibbon s. Chevs.
Terms-Cash. c. G. DUSON,
July I'd Sheriff of the parish of St. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Rev. T. j. Hough will preach at the
Methodist church in Opelousas to-mor-
row at II o'clock A. NJ. lie invites all
to attend. Subject for discussion is
Justification by Faith" After Sunday
Mr.. Hough will be absent about three
xuooIyc
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
NEW ADVERTISER
ECLIPSE SALOON,
Adjoining Telegraph Office, Opelousas.
Ice, Ice Cream, Soda Wate! Lemonade and Cakes
Arrays on, hand al moderate prices.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LADIES
June 25th 1891-1y
SEEDS THAT SURPRISE!
THE FARMERS "BONANZA -

Make, new vegetable from s. A. differing
from anything ever grown here, delicious raw OF
Bean Of apan, half bean half pea, said by chem
lists to be the richest human food known. Fine
fodder plant. also Seed Is cts. a paper Cuban
ever grown in U. $, firm, luscious crisp and
sugary best to keep or ship. 25 cts paper Of 20
Muskmelon, largest known to feet Longtime
quality, early and prolific, Is elsa paper Climax
Tomato, richest favor. early, prolific, sodium
tian Corn (from the Nile). Yields immensely
in the South where other corn fails. Unequaed
for table or stock, 20 cts paper rs cts. pound.
Teosinte plant feeds COW two days. 10 to IL #.
high Is cts. paper. Cnzco Corn, grains in. long,
paper All the above sent for 81 3 of each for g.
Address C. X. GILBERT d co. Atlanta. Ga.
Reference: Hon. W. L. Calhoun, Mayor Of
Atlanta.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Our town looks little more cheerful
and lively since the opening OF the
Supreme Court, owing to the numerous
visitors attracted here, some out OF
curiosity and others to watch with deep
interest the decision of some case IN
which they are interested.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

On, next Wednesday evening the
philharmonic Association Of Opelousas
will give another of their charming
and appreciated entertainments. No
other amateur company within the
borders of Louisiana can boast of the
same amount of talent possessed by the
members Of that society, and we know
beforehand that the coming entertain
ment will as usual be a perfect success
in every way.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

A new industry has started up in cul.
tured Boston. 1t provides cobwebs and
first-class bluemold, and Il very fine
quality of dust, to be affixed to wine
bottles marked as old vintage. The de-
ception is very clever, and when bot
tie Of old port is ordered up, the lower
part of the bottle covered with napkin
to prevent from soiling the hands, the
cobwebs, blue mold and dust of ages ~
present an appearance that is charming
ly delusive.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
NOTICE.,

My assessment list for the paris of st. Landry
der's office on the 28th of June to remain fol
one month. Those who have not yet been
assessed will please come forward and give III
their assessment or will proceed in the prem
Uses according to law.
OCTAVE FONTENOT, Assessor
Tune Off
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

The value of the exports from this
country during the year ending April
80, 1881, exceeded the value of the
goods imported during the same time
by 1855, 073, 967. The excess in value of
the exports over the imports during the
year ending April, 1880, was only
SITS. AGO, 24S,
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

No HOSPITAL NEEpEp.-No palatial
hospital needed for Hop Bitters patients,
nor large salaried talented buffers to tell
what Hop Bitters will do or cure, as
they tell their own story by their certain
aud absolute cures at home.-[ New York
Independent.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

Last Wednesday evening MI. walton
Sandoz of this place was the happy
father of four little children; by Thurs
day morning he was still happier, by
the addition Of two more-one is a boy
and the other a girl.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

REGULATE THE SEcRET1oNs.-1n our
endeavors to preserve health it is of the
utmost Importance that We keep the
secretory system in perfect condition.
The well-known remedy Kidney-Wort,
has specific action on the kidneys, liver
and bowels. Use it instead of dosing
with vile bitters or drastic pills. 1t is
purely vegetable, and is prompt but
mild in action. 1t is prepared in both
dry and liquid form and sold by Drug
gists everywhere.-[Reading Eagle.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
MARRIED /:

RICHARD-BEAUCHAM June 27th,
1881, in the town of Iberia, by Judge Fontelieu,
Mr.. PAUL RICHARD and Miss CORA BEAUCHAMP,
both residents of the town of Opelousas, parish
OF St. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

AH1Nr roRs THE YOUNG" O kn4%
of no principle" says Sydney o1lv =,
(which is of more Importance 10 j., Tx Of Of
the habits of young people than t, ia the
the most determined resistance 10 t nn
encroachment of ridicule. Give nov I'LL; III
to the world nor to the rldlcnle WIZ; WIN
which the world enforces its doml nnnr
over every trifling question OF mah 7iast
and appearance. Learn from the eariiest
days to insure your principles againi;.t
the perils of ridicule. If you think !,
right to differ from the times, ana 10
make a stand for any valuable point Oh
morals, do it, however rustic, ho"ever
antiouated, however pedantic, 1t may may
appear; do it, not for insolence' pu.
seriously and grandly, as a man VINO
wears soul of his own III his oosoin,
and does not wait until it snail oe
breathed into him by the breath Oh
fashion. Let men call you mean y you
know you are just; hypocritlcal II yout
are honestly religious; pusl!lanlmous II
YOU know you are firm. Resistance soon
converts unprincipled wit into sincere
respect and no after time can tear from
YOU those feelings which every man car
ries within him who has made noole
and successful exertion in a Virtuous
cause"
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

We are under obligations to the New
Orleans Democrat for dispatches in
regard to the condition of President
Garfield.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
Agents for the Democrat.
LOCAL ITEMS.

Sheriff Duson and family left On
Friday morning for short sojourn at
BILOXI. We wish them pleasant time.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

"Ah, good That'll do. tits all right!'
somewhat impuIsively remarked Mr..
Groggins, laying down the Revised New
Testament. " see they have not al.
tered it. 1 was afraid they would
change the passage where Timothy
is urged to take little wine for bis
stomach's sake and oft intirmities, by
substituting lemonade or sarsaparilla
for wine.-[ Norristown Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09

A facetious brakeman on the Central
Pacific railroad cried out as the tram Ira
was about entering tunnel: This
tunnel is about one mile long, and the
train will be four minutes passing
through it, The train dashed INTO
daylight again in four seconds, ana the
scene in tie car was one for painter.
Seven Young ladies were closely pressed
by fourteen pairs of masculine arms,
fourteen pairs of lips were glued to-
gether. and two dozen inverted whisky
TASKS flashed in the air.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-07-09
Ninety-six acres of land sit

Dautin,-. Ninety-six acres of land sit
uated on Bayou Plaquemine, bounded north
by Bayou Plaquemine, east by W. Mcbride,
south by Homer David and west by Bayou
Plaauemine. Amount of State and parish
taxes for the year 1877, nine dollars and
twenty-eight cents