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, 1882-11-24

you, but If Miss Smith will 60 out | will
explain. Iput the money there; it was
my lovers. He had saved it ont of his
wages and given it to me to keep. de.
strpyed his letters for fear my aunt
would find it out. There's the story
But how did the old lady's money
get into the garrat?'
"'She carried it there herself. She
was somnambulist and walkel in her
sleep
SO How did You prove it, Mr.. Norris !?
Did the old laly let you occupy the bed
room and catch her?'
"Oh, no! | got the old lady to take
off her shoes and stockings and place
her No. foot down on sheet of white
paper. With a lead pencil marked out
her foot on that sheet of paper. With n
pair of scissors I carefully cut the exact
shape of the old lady's foot, which fitted
exactly in the tracks in the dust on the
garret boards. Beside that, Mollie's
foot was much smaller, she only wearing
No. q shoe, which would not fit the
track. ] also ON careful examination
found traces of cobwebs in the frlll of
the old laly's nigAt-cap, while Mollie
wore no night-cap. So you see proved
it by both ends-the old lady's head and
by her feet. / explained it all to tho
old lady; she paid me il money, and I
now predict an early wedding at the
Smith mansion, with Mollie McCann as
the bride. ."-CincinaaH E"Quirer.
, 1882-11-24
Sunday Heading.

Ben Hill Georgia's great Senator was
once invited to hear very popular
preacher. At the close OF the discourse
the friend of ID. d., who invited him to
hear the sermon, said. FLOW do you like
him?" /" He does not understand the
use OF words" replied the Senator.
why" said the admiring friend, n
thought that was the very thing he did
understand" Hill replied, "he uses
words as an end: not as means. Lam
guage is only useful to convey thought,
and should never be used for any other
purpose. He uses words for them
selves"
The New York Adrocate tells this
story of Soiourner Truth, which happen
ed some years ago: An abolition meet
ing was in progress in some church on
certain Sunday afternoon, when q terri
fic thunderstorm arose, and the lightning
flashed viyidly about the church. A
preacher who had stray ed into the meet
ing arose, all pale and trembling, and
made humble cofession OF his sin in at
tending an abolition meeting ON Sunday,
for which he had no doubt the Lord in
judgement had sent this terrible storm.
SOJOuTneT lH'Ineuiultly dTOhc, onu poiub-
| ing her long bony finger toward him,
exclaimed, why, honey, do you think
the Lord sent all this just for you? l
don't spec he ever heem tell on you!'
Respect the dy.-Rsspect the body.
Give il what it requires, and NO more.
Don't pierce its ears, strain it's eyes. or
pinch its feet; don't roast il by 8 hot fire
all day, and smother il under heavy
bed covering At night; don't put it in a
cold draft on slight occasions, and do n I
nurse OF pet il to death; don't dose II
with doctors stats, and, above all, don't
turn 10 into . wine eask or chimney.
Let il be warranted not 10 smoke" "
from the time your manhood takes pos
session. Respect the body; don't over
work, over rest or over love il, and never
debase it, but be able to lay it down
when you are done with il, well-worn,
but not misused thing Meantime, treat
it at least as we'll rs you would pet
horse or hound, and, my word for it,
though it will not jump to China Mt a
bound, you'll find it most excellent
thing tO have-especially in the country.
--Health and Home.
, 1882-11-24
AN Old TORI.

Evcrv story comes from another story.
chat IT the ragged aud thirsty tramp,
Vbn went mp to Il bartender and said,
"Ssy, Master, give me drink and hayc
some fun with me-" IL hAsed on Gspeccn
Vi Cnllidemus in Macaul&y's "Atheniau
-lavcls." He says 10 his son Spensir-
pas, "What ! suvpose you viii wan,
der from house 70 house, Like that
wretchel huffoon, Pkillippus, and beg
everybody WHO has supper party to bp
40 klnd ~ TO feed you aad laugh at you. '
Thus the story goes back to Plato's time,
for Plato IL the character mentioned il
Xenophoh's "Symposium."
, 1882-11-24
REpUBLICANTSM (THREE GENEEL-
TIONSD

FIRST.
Squire Cecil, at his h.lh-7rrhct gate
stood with his son and h.lr:
Around him spread his rich estate,
Near rose his mansion iair
And when ueighbor ragged, sad,
Uncarued, pas ed that Way.
The father turned, and to the al
These k udly word, did say:
"Therc goes poor MugG,us Al, my son,
How thankuIwc should he
That our republic gives Il chance
To fellows such as he ~
TrIHn.
Miss Mug gins blazed in jcwecd light,
And swept in siiken sheen;
Her courtrrs thought maid 20 bright
And beauteous neer WAS seen.
Aloft she he'd her haughi! head,
Surveyed her Paris clothes;
"And must patron ze, she said,
"Miss Cecil, suppose.
"Shes poor, she teaches, has no style!
In Eurol Q, now - but oh!
In This republic, we're compelled
To meet al kinds, you knowl"
-Scri6nsrs AOnh'y
, 1882-11-24

SLEEPLEsS NIGHTS, made miserable By that
te-rrnble cough. Shlioh's Cure 1. the remedy for
you. Sold by Latimer & Co.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16
District Court.

At the present term of Court, the
Grand Jury found fifty eight true bills
Of indictment, and ignored twenty. sew
ell bills. The District Attorney filed
eleven informations, not prosed three
cases, and placed three on the dead
docket. This week the trial Of crimi-
nal cases began. John Fahey, tried
for the murder of Richard Farrell at
Payne's plantation, was found guilty
without capital punishment; Robt. Nc
Neal was found guilty of larceny, and
John Daniels, was found not guilty of
disturbing peaceable assembly.
Twenty-Five prisoners plead guilty to
larceny and minor offences.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. j. L. Morris, of Churchville, was
on our streets during the present week.
Judge j. r. Thornton, OF Alexandria,
was in town and called at our office
this week.
Mrs. John E. King has returned from
visit to Judge Irion's family at
Marksville.
Miss Lizzie Williams, of Alexandria,
is visiting our town, and is the guest of
Mrs. Mckinney.
DR.. Walker and his son Willie, of
Bayou Teche, were in town on Tues
day last. No news except matrimonial.
They are better off than most people
up here, because the boys are neither
able to support girl OF get one to foot
the bills. It's been tried.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The various complaints and stated
losses handed in by our farmers after
each little bad spell ought to be taken
down, and at the end of the year when
they come in blowing" about their
good crops, shown to them. Like the
losses Of certain planter near Wash
ington which were taken down, they
would amount to three times as much
as their good crops.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The Chatterbox is one of the best
magazines we ever saw, for children.
1t is filled with such instructive and en-
pertaining reading, that children who
have access to it cannot help but read
it. 1t is published monthly by Estes &
Lauriat, Boston, at only One Dollar a
year. In every household, where there
is child that can read, should be found
the ChatterbOx.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

It will be seen from the following re-
eeiyed Of a pretty little girl over the
way. that there will be one dog less at
4he Field Trials in December
"We regret to say that our much be-
loved dog died this morning at Q o'clock,
Sent. 12th. Carlow was perfectly re-
signed. and quietly and calmly his spir-
If took its fight, like one. who gently
wraps his shroud about him and lies
down to sweet slumbers. w. +. D."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The public schools will soon open and
5.om what we can learn the attendance
will be unusually large. They will
be ably administered, and the teachers
ought to be properly remunerated for
their survives. The directors have
had some trouble about school house
but we hope that by this time tile prop
er arrangements have been made.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

One of our young men who is death
on the court" and no little assistance
to the District Court of this place, re-
ceiyed ball bid addressed to himselfand
family. Married by invitation. From
what dame rumor said, we expected ere
this to have eaten cake at his "sure
enough nuptials.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

G. c. Duson are appointed committee
to inspect the Court house building and
ascertain the necessary repairs to be
made to said building, and cost thereof.
They are authorized to employ a
competent mechanic to assist them.
On motion of Mr.. Perrodin, the sum
of fifty $3.50 dollars is hereby appro-
prlated to detray the expenses of A.
Guidry, President of the Police Jury
for his services in experimenting the
construction Of the parish jail-to be
paid out the funds not otherwise ap-
propriated.
Messrs. Haas, Hicks and young hay
ing been appointed a committee to ex-
anime the vouchers in the hands of the
treasurer, reported through their chair
man, Mr.. Haas, that they had examined
and counted the vouchers presented by
the treasurer amounting to eighteen
hundred and sixty Isl, SG055) dollars
and tifty-tve cents, being amount paid
by him during the month of May, and
also vouchers for fourteen hundred and
twenty three (S1423.26) dollars and
tWentysiX cents, being amount paid by
him during the months of June, July
and August, 1882, (aggregating $685..
81 and which amounts corresponded
with the items in cash book: when on
motion, it was resolved that the vouch
ers be cancelled, and that the treasurer
have credit for those amounts on the
books of the parish, and the vouchers
were cancelled accordingly.
The committee appointed on the
sth of May last to have the bridges in
their respective locality, which had |
been destroyed by the overflow, re-
paired or rebuilt, are requested to make
their reports for such work done, on or !
before the I'd Monday of December
next.
The report of the grand Jury was
read and ordered filed.
OFFICE TAX COLLECTOR.
OF COLLECTIONS MADE BY
PARISH TAX COLLECTOR AL FOLLWs:
During the month of May, 1882.
Parish Back Taxes. s300.Ss
Licences $4,000
sG35.3s
BY Collectors Commission. ..s 2S.76
Net amount paid to Treasurer ... sCo662
During the Month of June, 1882. .
Parish Back Taxes ......... s13ss
{" Licences, 1882 1000
s2osso
Less Collectors Commission. 9.05
Net amount paid to Treasurer. Sl99.84
During the Month OF July, 1882,
Parish Back Taxes. $780,. 80
50 Licenses, 1882, 1900
so42 80
Less Collectors Commission ........ 1914 |
Net Amount paid to Treasurer..--... S903.Ss
During the Month of August, 1881, .-
Parish Back Taxes 1861
- Taxes 1882 1.O63.53
Parish Criminal Taxes. 1896
s. Licenses Observation-Disclosures. 5000
1874 80
Less Collectors Commission 6s.71
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The weather during the present
week has been clear and exceedingly
favorable for cotton picking. Although
some of our farmers say that only a
half crop will be made, we know from
observation that it will yield a great
deal more that is, if the worms don't
eat the young staple.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

A substantial bridge is being built
over bayon lesson on Jefferson street
at the lower end of town. When this
is completed and work on this street
finished to Railroad avenue a high
and dry buggy drive can be had
almost on the corporate line clear
around town.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

Those persons who do not need iron,
but who are troubled with Nervousness
and dyspepsia, will find in Carriers Lit
tie Nerve pills most desirable article.
They are mostly used in combination
with Carter's Little Liver pills, and in
this way often exert most magical eff
feet Take just one pill of each kind i'm
mediately after eating and you will be
free from indigestion and dyspepsia.
In walls at s5 cents. Sold by all drug
gists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

On seeing the prettiest twin babies
in this country couple of widowers
and number of old bachelors were
heard remark "Well, if such were
mine believe could stand most any
woman ~ One said it and the balance
nodded.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The Hebrews of Opelousas celebrated
the Jewish New, Year by abstaining
from business, last Wednesday and
Thursday; Saturday next, Esd inst, is
their Day OF Atonement, when their
places of business will be closed.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

If some of our young sprouts would
think and talk more of something 9TH
er than newspaper mems propriety,
they would make better professionals.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

The cotton worms have so far done
little damage. They would do good
by eating some of the older growth Of
leaves, giving the sun fair play at hollis
rOttipc from recent rains.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

If reports be true some OF our young
mems hearts will be saddened and Il
widower's gladdened in few days.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

Want of space for the present week
prevents giving any great amount OF
local matter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

All cases Of weak or lame back, back
ache, rheumatism, &C., will find relief
by wearing one of Carriers Smart weed
and Belladonna Backache plasters.
Price 25 cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

If you are tired taking the large old
fashioned gripping pills, try Carriers
Little Liver pills and take some COM
fort. A man can't stand everything.
One pill a dose.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16
FOR SALE !!

will sell my two plantations situated on
Plaquemine Ridge, containing two hundred and
fifty arpents-one hundred inelosed, and TWEEN
ty-five woodland--with two large dwellings and
outhOuses. For full particulars address
AUGUSTA PERRODIN,
Opelousas, La.
IN n Fl. D. Mcbride, Churchpoint, La.
~ W Chas. A. Perrodin, Rayne, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

See proceedings Police Jury in this
issue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

Milly, desires those who are in the
habit Of getting coffee on 'no change"
and fair promises to know that the
sweetened and fluid extract OF the fruit
of the coffee tree
Has taken a rise,
Above the size
of their pile to ten cents cash down for
cup. "Pony up" or give up your ex-
pectation OF getting any at that price.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

Our butchers on the hot or temperate
side of the market house want ventila-
ton just now, but we think they'll find
it comfortable and interesting in the
extreme before long. They will stand
protected on the north by the Carriere
of cold winds and storms and will be
backed by petition for their safety,
while they look sympathizingly on
suffering humanity in their neighbors.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

A complete antidote to all malarial
poison are Carriers Liver Bitters, yet
free from quinine and everything inju-
ri0us, try them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

A call meeting of Hope Hook g.
Ladder Company took place on Satur-
day night last at which the treasury's
financial condition was investigated
and found to be excellent. After
meeting their obligations-paying debts,
etc., they will have surplus of about
$3.50. The company is trying to raise
thesfunds to build, in conjunction with
Fire Company No. 1, Firemen's Hall.
This is a laudable undertaking, and
we think, the town ought to give them
a little help. We are not as yet able to
build an Opera House, and if the
authorities help them in this matter,
it will be killing two birds with one
stone,"- atfording them decent place
for their meetings and entertainments
and at the same time accommodating
travelling shows and so on. The de-
partment might in this way be rem
dered partially independent. By means
of funds coming in from benefit enter
tailments rents, ETC., they could soon
purchase anything they wanted, wheth-
or a steam or hand engine. At any
rate, we all know that the fire depart
ment is inefficient and ought to be as
sista6
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

Net amount paid to Treasurer. 49,. 81 .305 6S
Messrs. Dubuisson, Chachere and
Perrodin, being appointed a committee
to examine the claim filed against the
parish, reported through their chair
man, Mr.. Dubuisson, that they had ex-
amined and found correct the following
Il
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

On motion the Police Jury adjourned to the
I'd Monday of October being the 9th day of that
month ALBERT GUIDRY,
Attest; President
P. ]. LEFEBvRE, Clerk,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-16

AS announced, in our last issue, Major
A. S. Heron. the Democratic candidate
for Congress for the Sixth District
addressed large and select assemblage
Of ladies and gentlemen on Tuesday
day night last. After the audience had
gathered, and patriotic and fitting
introduction by Henry L. Garland Esq,
the Major opened his remarks by saying
that although it had been a score or
more of years since it had been his
pleasure to be among and address the
people Of St. Landry, he had found
some Of the old landmarks and that he
felt confident that majority of those
whom he would attempt to address were
"the sons and daughters and grand
sons and granddaughter" of his ante
bellum friends whom be knew had
instilled into them the same principles
which had made their fathers and
mothers great. After brief and telling
remarks upon the companionship and
cooperation of woman in all the voca-
lions Of life, he passed on to the men,
warning them that inasmuch as there
was as yet no opposing candidate, the
interest in the election might flag and
the democratic vote would therefore
be comparatively small. This being
the case, he advised organization Of some
kind that full vote might be had. This
done, his consideration was devoted to
the relative merits of the Democratic
and Republican platforms and his OBJ
jections to the latter's administration
usurpation, internal rev.
enue and improvement, etc. Taken as
4 whole, the Majors speech was a
mastery effort, and we are guaranteed
in saying that he not only secured the
vote of each democrat present, but left
IN impression which cannot fail to give
him an overwhelming majority in this
parish. The ladies are all at work for |
lin, and the men are bound to do their
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-04-23
Y G. U R u.

The leading Scientists of today agree
ti,st most diseases are caused by dis
ordered Kidneys or Liver. If. therefore,
the KidneYs and Liver are kep. IN
perf4ct order. perfect health vii. be the
result. This truth has only been known
p short time and for years people suffer-
ed great agony without being able to
find re ref. The discovery of Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure marks
new era III tie treatment OF these
troubles. Made from simple tropical
leaf OF rare value, it contains Just the
ele neuts necessary to noul lsh and IN
v;rorase both of these great organs. and
safely restore and keep them IN order.
,tisa PosrrIvE REMEDY !for all the dis
eases that cause pains IL the lower part
Of the body-for Torpid Liver-Head-
aGnGice-Dizziness - Gravel
Fever. Aoue-Nalarial Fever, and all
The difficulties OF the Kidneys, Liver and
Urinary Organs.
Ii an excellent and safe remedy for
females daring pregnancy. IL Will con-
troll Menstruation and is Invaluable tor
i,eucorrhea or falling of the Womb.
As a blood purifier It IS une4uaied,
| for il cures tie organs That rake the
! blood.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-04-23

DARING ESCAPE FROM JAIL.-On Tues
day morning the alarm was given in
Cheney that two men had escaped from
jail, one Of whom. Moline. was CONVICT
cd but not sentenced for the crime of
horse stealing. and Thomas, who was
in Jail for selling liquor to Indians, but
not tried. The manner Of their escape
shows terrible lack Of experience Of
their jailer, for it appears that on the
DAY previous to their escape, thoy very
conlty sent him to the Commercial Ho-
tsi to obtain a valise they had there,
which was supposed TO have been left for
them by their confederates, who had
come down from the front for the par
pose Of assisting in the escape. The
gulleless, unsuspecting. innocent jailer
got the valise and handed il to them
not even giving it an inspections: when
too late. 1t WAS discovered to have con
tanned two pistols, a large knife. files,
saws and a jimmy. Tho two men who
escaped worked all night long, cutting
the bolts OF the door in such manner
AZ TO render prying it open compare
lively easy matter, and they threatened
With instant death any one of the other
four prisoners who should give an
alarm. In the morning they ate a vcry
nearly breakfast but were in no apaar-
eat hnirs u les We, but shortly after
wards they wren ,hed tina ,ioar omen and
took to flight. An alarm wis inst ,ntly
gwen by the other prisoners ard al
though seem TO ran OF they were not
rccapsured wi the: ruin passed Chens
ON tuesday afternoon. Mumnted man
were sent out To di ffercnt parts, and
other parties wire telsgraphed 10 be in
readiness with horses along tho rail.
mad. II the would-bc csptors are not
any smarter than the jailer 1t will he an
easy job Tor thsm to gct clear away
StafsssaaM.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-04-23

The suggestion il again made that the
name Of the Territory OF Washington
bs changed at its admission to the Unisn
as State, and the principal argument
adduced is that the name is identical
with that of the National Capital. con-
fusion arising in consequence. There
is something in this, to be SIRE, and for
one We favor q change. The suggestion
il made in the same breath by the OBJ
jectors to Washington that Columbia
be chosen instead. Columbia is certain
" good and appropriate name, and no
better can be obtained. Still, does not
the objection referred to in the case OF
Washington apply with greater force to
Columbia ? Have We not also the Dis
trict of Columbia, as well as the city Of
Washington? Have we not also Co
lumbia county within our limits. and a
Columbia river also? Do We not Dor.
der also upon the Province Of Columbia
and is not Columbia only another name
for America 2 The Republics OF Cen
trail America are known as the Unitet
States of Columbia. Oregon has towr
and a county of Columbia, and go which
way we may We encounter Columbia
on every hand from Cape Horn north
The name itself, for STATE, is NOR
beautiful and fitting than Washington
and between the two il is safe 70 say
greatly preferred by the people geaer
\ ally. The name of a man, as Washing
ton, Jefferson, Clay. Jackson, Lincol
and Grant, is peculiarly applicable TO
county, and but little less so 10 town
but is not at all the thing for State O
nation. By ali means give us a chang
from Washington say We, and if a Una
jority Of our citizens prefer Columbi
lot the new name b. that.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-04-23
LACONNER.

Capt. II. Roeder, of Whatcom, has
gone East to visit his father in Ohio,
whose declining health and advanced
years render his tenure Of life quite un-
certain.
Mr.. ]. ). Conner and family, who left
US few 'nonths ago to seek recreation
and better health in California, have
gone on visit to relatives in the East
ern States.
Mr.. Fred. Ayre has taken charge of
the telegraph office in this town, from
which Mr.. Gilliland has recently retired
after ten or fifteen years service, he be-
ing now too busily engaged with other
affairs.
The new warehouse OF Messrs. j. 4
q. Caches, now rapidly approaching
completion under the workmanship OF
Messrs. Dwelley and Seigfred, win b.
the most substantial building in Lacon-
ner, the dimensions being 5Ox2l feet and
two stories high, and will be quite an
addition TO the business appearance of
the business quarter Of town.--Naa.