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St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Not many months ago well-to-do
farmer living not thousand miles
from Opelousas, deviated so far from
his natural path OF sobriety as to go
home on "a high old lonesome" His
father was visiting him at the time and
had his little granddaughter with him
at one end Of the gallery when he
came in. The little girl asked the old
gentleman what was the matter with
her papa, as she saw him leaning over
banister looking as though he were try
ing to swallow his chin. She was told
that he was drunk and trying to get
rid of an overload Of "pine-top." Some
time after when her father was taken
sick while around the place he came in
and COMMENCED vomiting. The little girl
sought the old gentleman and said:
"Grandpappa, come and see pappa's
drunk again."
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
DemOFeSt for May.

We welcome this monthly, we'll know
ing that its contents will please and in
struct. The illustrations in oil, steel,
and wood, are equal to its past excel
lence, and by many will be considered
superior. "The Highland Breakfast"
is charming cabinet, "Duck and Green
Peas" and Phoebe Mayhower," are ex-
cellent. The twenty-seven articles
comprised in its literary repertoire
should please, entertain, and instruct
every class of readers. The fashions
of the day are nowhere SO accurately
set forth as in Demorest, while a mass
of information on kindred topics make
the most complete two dollar magazine
the world has ever seen. Ii you do not
take this valuable adjunct to the house,
hold, send twenty cents for copy to
the publisher at II East 18th Street,
NY. .sr -
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
Election Of Officers of Fire
Company No. 4.

We publish the following which was
furnished US by the Secretary as the re-
suit of the election of officers of the
above named company held on the
night of the 9Th:
Mr.. F. F. Perrodin was elected by
reclamation President of the Company.
CANDIDATES FOR FOREMAN.
H. Larcade-.
w. G. Perrault. Is
Chas. Pefferkorn. 4
w. C. Perrault was elected foreman /;
F. Bolland elected First Assistant
Foreman by reclamation.
SECOND ASSISTANT FOREMAN.
A. Dietlien 10
Theo. Hollier- -12
A. Dietlein was elected Second As
sistant Foreman L. A. Sandoz Secre-
tary by reclamation.
TREASURER.
H. E. Estorge. is
Sam. Peters. 10
Wolf Jacobs Observation-Disclosures
H. E. Estorge was elected Treasurer !;
Alexis Sandox Steward by reclamation.
Mr.. Posey moved that the proceedings
of this meeting be published in both
papers, and that condensed history of
the company since its organization be
also published. Carried.
Mr.. w. c. Perrault moved that
committee of two be appointed to pre-
pare said condensation for publication.
Carried. Appointed said committee
Messrs. P. Gosselin and L. A. Sandoz.
Mr.. Leonce Sandoz moved that
be appointed to inquire into
the advisability of getting up rail-
road excursion for the benefit of
the company. The President was ad-
ded to the committee, and that officer
deferred the appointment of the other
members.
Hour Of Monthly meeting changed
from Saturday to Tuesday at z o'clock
P. NJ. until further notice.
Adjourned.
We have not as yet been furnished
with the proposed condensed history
Of the company. 1t will probably ap-
pear next week.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
We crossed the Louisiana Western

We crossed the Louisiana Western
railroad, in the latter part of Septem-
Der, 1880 at the place where Rayne sta
ton now is. At that time there was
nothing there but water tank, and the
workmen engaged in building wind
mill to raise water in it, were occupy
ing tents. The place was a level open
plain, without a building or enclosure
of any kind for mile or two around.
We were there again last SATURDAY,
and found village Of forty or fifty
buildings. Rayne is the shipping point
of a large and populous section Of
country, and the population is rapidly
in few years it will with
out doubt be considerable town.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
| No. 13O3O.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of twowrits Of feri facias issued out
of the honorable the District Court in and for
the parish of St. Landry in the above entitled
suits, 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-
ousas, SATURDAY, the 3rd day OF June,
1852, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property tO-wit:
certain plantation on left descending bank
of Bayou Teche in this parish, having fourteen
alpents front on said bayou, eleven arpe ena
ting ia Of land claimed by homestead act
quired from v. Boagni on 22d May, 1873, bound.
ed north by Bayou Teche, south by lands OF
- west by next described tract, and east by
lands acquired johnson from ksagn hs on
Of a certain tract of land containing
about 200 superficial arpents situated
on BAYOU Teche, bounded above by lands above
described and below by lands OF Hilaire Du-
plechain. :.
months, purchaser furnishing bond and security
according to law and paying all costs and taxes
- e"'-'' &C. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
may 10
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

We call the attention of the public
to the double-column advertisement
of Mr.. C. B. Andrus, by which it will
be seen that his stock is not only
the most complete and select ever Of
fered in this market, but is offered at
prices which defy competition. He has
frightened "The Corner Store" by put
ting white wash on the outside, put up
and painted new. counters and shelves
Offering from each bonaza for small
deposit. Give him call.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

An old darkie who had scrnbbing
brooms for sale was passing the office
on Tuesday last when he was hailed
by II negro woman who made him the
liberal offer of a bit apiece for them.
He refused to accept. She then told
him that she was poor and couldn't give
more than ten cents. He let
her have them, satisfied that he had
got "raise.n 5@tE'7 5a.s
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Messrs. Whitworth & Co., who have
established yard at this place, are re-
ceiving supply OF lumber. They in
tend to inclose the lot which they have
bought and build an Office on it. Sew
eral car loads of lumber have arrived,
and as soon as freight trains run
through regularly will stock the mar
ket with the best building material.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
Prize Fight.

| On Tuesday evening last after the
mail had arrived, as we were walking
down Main street near the postoffice,
we saw several persons running past
and others standing in the middle of
the street watching apparently with
great interest something that was being
transacted on Bellevue street toward
the Methodist Church. We fastened
to the corner to find that a large crowd
was hastily moving east toward the
Corporate limits to witness a pre-ar-
ranged fight for the belt which was to
come off between St. Landry's Sullivan,
alias Bill Smith, colored ."hitter-from-
the-shoulder," and Paddy Ryan, alias
Theodule Gradnigo, another Renowned
pugilist and benighted son of St. Lam
dry. Fearing that we might arrive on
the ground too late for the fight, we,
in company with a light-footed friend,
started post-haste for the fighting
ground. After making about the best
time recorded for short-legged men I'D
billy road, we came across the tail end
Of the crowd near the graveyard to see
Sullivan shucked to his undershirt and
proceeding leisurely toward the ring,
outside the corporate limits, still about
two hundred yards distant. He seemed
in high hopes, stopping occasionally to
spar with his trainer. On arriving at
brook near the fighting ground, he
stopped to battle, telling his escort to
go ahead and get things ready for the
fight. Ryan was already near the
ring rearing about like IA creole pony at
quarter race and filling the air with
a chain of oaths "as long as the moral
law" The spot chosen for the contest
was in the northwest corner of a
vacant lot directly opposite the old
Hill property. BY the time the judges
got ready Sullivan came up from his
bath looking fresh though grave and
determined. He haulted moment to
remove shoes and put on slippers, then
came into the ring with his pants rolled
over his knees, a tight shirt showing
SampsOn-like form as he assumed
fighting attitude. Ryan came to time
receiving a stiffener in the stomach
from his smiling antagonist. Ryan
became excited dealing Sullivan a
"deadening" kick in the right side.
SECOND ROUND.
Both parties came up smiling, Sulli-
van getting 'joe-darter" in ON Ryan's
right side and receiving in return
stunning blow on top of the head.
THIRD ROUND.
Time being called. Sullivan put in
another rib-bruiser on Ryan's left
side and was thrown to the ground
by left handler from Ryan.
FOURTH ROUND.
Both came up reluctantly, but Sulli-
van, warmed up by his ill-luck, got in
heavy blow on Ryan's neck causing
him to quit the ring and run like a
Sullivan, alias Bill
Smith, followed but was called back
and the fight decided in his favor. He
left the ground saying that he twas the
man who struck Billy Patterson" and
could whip any "nigger" that didn't
outrun him.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Last Sunday, at Rayne on the Louisi-
ana western railroad in this, parish, we
met two Germans Of the lately estab-
lished German colony at Plaquemine
Brulee, who informed us that two fami-
lies from Germany were expected to ar
rive at New Orleans that day, and
would join this colony during the week.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

"Wine is mocker, and strong drink
is raging" Take Prickly Ash Bitters.
1t is not a beverage; but a remedy for
all ill effects Of an excess of intoxicating
stimulants. Don't take drink before
breakfast 'just to wake You up" be-
cause you feel SO stupid and languid.
You are sure to feel worse as soon as
the effect wears off. Take half wine
glass of Prickly, Ash Bitters. It viii
brighten you up for the whole day.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

We learn that the Internal Revenue
man for the district is making his
rounds for collection, playing havoc
with transgressors. A dealer, on ac-
of his generosity, is often dealt with
more than he bargains for.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

To the tliscredit of parties concerned.
an active and Jealous member Of Fire
Company No. 1, who was an aspirant
to the Office of Treasurer at the COM
pany's recent election for. officers, was
hung in effigy at the bridge over
bayou lesson. We believe in fun so
long as it does not tend to ridicule or
humiliate. Otherwise we do without
IT,
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Mr.. Emile Pefferkorn, our efficient
street commissioner, informs us that
he is about to build new and substan-
tial bridge across bayou lesson on Vine
street leading to the railroad, and an
other crossing bayou lesson on Grolee
street. near the rice mill.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Carter's Little Liver Pills will posi-
lively cure sick headache and prevent
its return. This is not talk, but truth.
One pill dose. To be had Of all drug
gists, See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

A novel method for finding out which
of the young ladies loved him most was
introduced by one Of our promising
young physicians in feeling the pulse OF
some of the fair sex who were present
with him at picnic recently.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13


Not long since a negro who, under
cover Of darkness had been "shucking
corn,y (from the sstalkl without per-
mission and handing it over for value
received at a certain quarantine sta
ton that used to be, was preaching up
his honesty to boss who was up to his
tricks, while in a crowd of bystanders.
One Of the number present told him
that it was useless for him to talk !;
that he wasn't worth "a row of pinsp
and knew it. Old Charlie Hare ap-
pcaled to the boss, whom he called the
Captain, whether he was or was not
always honest and regular in attend
ing to his duties. He was answered,
"Yes,-in carrying corn to ---'s
store.,' Old Charlie was 50 badly taken
in that he acknowledged the corn, :"
promising to pay for it out OF this years
crop,
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

A dramatic entertainment for the
benefit of Public School No. Q will be
given at Mr.. Emile Donates residence
on the 10th of May by the pupils of that
school. See card in another column.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Smart Weed and Belladonna COM
bined with the other ingredients used
in the best porous plasters make Car
ter's S. W. & B. Backache Plasters the
best in the market.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Flooring and Ceiling made of Pine
or Cyprus at the St. Landry Planning
Mills.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

In the election on Saturday night for
officers Of Fire Company No. l., Mr..
w. c. Perrault was elected foreman.
The election was quiet one and every
body seems pleased with the result.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Our new town council is an active,
and efficient body, and is doing substan-
tial work in the way Of opening and
working streets in different parts Of
town. The council have secured the
right of way for nearly all the streets
to be opened within the corporate lin
it's, and all that is needed to perpetuate
the work is for delinquent taxpayers
to com up with back taxes. They have
plans laid for the construction Of
bridges. etc., and are working away
but are sadlyin need ofsfunds.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Door and window frames made at the
st. Landry Planning Mills at New Or
leans Prices.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
DIED {:

At Grand Couteau, on the 8th inst. DIR. Ed
WARD M. WILLARD in the 6Sth year OF his age.
Baltimore and Austin papers please copy.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
uDUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF yILLENEUVE FRANCOIS
No. 1888.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

r 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. at the
residence Of the administrator situated in
Vile Platte prairie parish of St. Landry
on WEDNESDAY, May oath. 1882, the following
VilIenenye Francois deceased, to-wit:
One OK, two horses, one mare, one cart, two
COWS and one calf one yearling, hog, two old
ploughs, one harrow.
ERMILE LAFI EUR,
may 13bam ADMINISTRATOR.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

The cars made through trip from
Alexandria to New Orleans on Monday
last.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

The Police Jury met last Monday. See
proceedings in another column.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

II w. WILSON'S sAW-MILL is
10 again in successful operation, cutting
from 12,0OO to $1,000 feet OF lumber daily. He is
prepared to fill any and all bills for either cy-
press or pine lumber on the most reasonable
terms. may 13-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

Go to St. Landry Planning Mills to
get your weatherboarding dressed.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GHERIFF'S SALE.
No, 1874.

LEHMAN ABRAHAM & co. vs.. VIM. c.
| JOHNSON EFT AIS.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

A DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT
WILL BE GIVEN az.
At Mr.. Emile Donates residence on the
18TH OF MAY.
Bv the pupils of the No. Public School OF OPP
elnnsas for the benefit of the school.
REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE.
Admission 25 cts. Doors open at P. M.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-05-13

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
EDWARD BOOTH VS.. VIM. C. JOHNSON.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-01-28
IMPORTS,

From Eureka per ca..e Hayward Jan. si.i-ei2 $50
II lumber, p9st.i $50 shingles Allen Robinson
aud case TO G. +. Gardner.
Prom san Ffarci.co per Discovery, Jan. &c II
Judd 40 bales hay; lackield Co, cases h.h plates
goods; Bcreer, case tie material, 3t.hk. napths
Caste Cookc bales packing 10 cases hardware, I
hardware, case rubber goods, pencils Iiostcr
Co. ~ case. drugs ~ cnses glassware; Baldwin,
and Feed Co. 1881 bales hay 40 Ks btpn. $50 oats.
80 sks barley Bnsks gr barley, 100 sks wheat 100 81.
ehandery; q " Lincoln, 60 pkg m6uIdng. io pks
hardware; 4 Riehardson q Go, case md.c; II & I
Cooke, i6p po.:.; I waterhoG.c, 90 bales hay ),
Scs Wider g Co. 80 bales s n hay sU hnss:
ss. bean. II .k- postocs io bI apple. 10 b1 tomstoc.
nqtN Si ~ PEs otGs g. I
lor sundTY persons; Wing Wo Tai & Co. 20 b1 spirits,
2 cases cigars.
field & Co.
FROM P, Townsend per Camden, Jan. % co, :,
lumber, loB,JO shingles, 2iiDO laths 5,iIs pickets
Hackfcld Go.
tons coal to e. Brewer q Co.
Co. 40 eases beer 30 bbs cement piano hdl. hoop
tSn ~ i Ga ~ q ES p5t PPe lily pkg rapcr m wagons re
boiler 81 pkg oxles i6a pix II material pkg saddlery
% i .t Gds Ia ,ppi @ ea'sa s cor iron 40 pks
case candles, $50 bb tar 100 dem alcohol 1907 pkg iron
ho MI H. 1ss aid + t c:me. sTIs"r
iIonshlaeger Co. so!psg liquors; 7 A schaefer y Co
II rolls lead = eases groc, 43i pkg liquors. - dem
liquor; l. Ashiborn. case effects, J JONES case
dry goods
From Jauit per Alaska, Jan. c,.-E Ilon.ehlaecer &
Co, II pkg metal, pkg skins.
From Washington Island per Jenny Walker, Jan. ~
j Walker ~ tons cobra.
From san francisco, per City OF sydney Jan c3rd-
schaefcr Il Co, mdse; HnCkfcld & Co. II d goods
Lcnchan & CO. c preserves; Richardson Co, pkss
shoes, etc; Mcln.rny. c hats T IL Davies. pks-
mdsr; Z = Cunning, pkg; Bishop & Co. = bxs coin
ioliister Co. O. pkg tobacco, cigars pkg drugs
fhllhp- Co ~ pkg Croc; Gcrtz. Is shucs Ehicr-
90, &c goods; G Lucas, 2 pkgs mds-; DiIIiny CHAM
Co, &c books pkg glassware; BOlles & Co - fkn-
putter' Mell-. : G, goods; VI j Rose, pkg nidsc
Maw Tel Co, bSs; Wntcrhuuse, - pkg dry goods
r Merrill, bN; Ashworth, pkg plants, Hart Bros
u eggs and hTtier; q Wells machines bx
music; & W Macfarldnc, . cks glassware; + T. Adams
~ Pkg frn and vcc and small pkss for sund parties
+Ul pk-s tu Chinese firms.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-01-28

the same day discharge her cargo Of coal which ba.
been sold 20 u rurton, E.q.
The Am hktue Monitor arrived At Mihukous on the
Hih inst with cargo of lumber from llumboldt. she
Wu- 10 return 20 Humboldt about the g0th inst
The schr Claus Sptcckcis Cousins arrived at Kahu.
lot, ON the I'D inst, from san Francisco,
fiuious scene occurred Jan iith, board the nag
her seaman had been ordered to other ships.
The bark Annie arrived At Wilmington Jan 9th from
Port Bnkey, and during heavy blow the 18th Inst
went ashore Point herman. at the entrance Of Wi.
miugtou Harbor aud became total los. The vessel
T. owned ~ this port and is Insured 'or sGt val.
nation Of si3Up.-.lNd,
The rev bktne kit-ap. for the Puget Mill Company
was launched at seattle, Jan 9Th. She will be com.
mnndcd by Capt Robinson, late of the kiikitAi.
The Brit steel corvette Champion of The tviuc
squadron was At Coquimbo at last accounts Thence
she wonld proceed o the Society Islands and Sandwich
Islands. and from there to Victoria. The Kinrhshcr
u also TO atrivc at Victoria thi. spring The Triumph
Is TO he relieved by the swft.urc carrying the nag
Of Rear Admiral Lyons who will take command OF tho
vessels On the Pacific station. The "Seiftsutc" IL Ia
leave England In Aphi-IhG.
The Am bk Henry Buck ha. been chartered to bring
Port Townsend about the 2Uth inst.
The Am bk Caibarien, Hubbard sailed Jan 18th and
the liRw tg;ng Pnmare, Drew, on Jan 18th from san
francisco for thi. port.
The Faknburg loading at san Francisco for thi.
port when the steamer left to be commanded by Capt
Forbes.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-01-28
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENrs.

Ii has been thought by many who have e1-
pressed themselves, that the proposed amend
inen,s to the constitution in regard to the pro-
perty qualification OF representatives if finally
passed, would directly conduce TO the return
Of moro reliable men az q rule than have
hitherto been returned Ss Representatives OF
the people. But the soundness Of such a pro-
position we very much doubt, and are inclined
to believe from what has forcgone, that under
the existing laws regulating the adjudication
OF claims to membership in legislative repre-
senia,on. it would make very little difference
in regard to the returns, whether the quali6-
cations required were nil or were raised To
such standard as would legally exclude all
hut men Of profound ability end immense
wealth.
The law allows that the legislative body
itself shsll judge Of the qualifications Of its
own members, aud members are sworn in az
such, upon the production Of certificates Of
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-01-28
SHIPPING NOTES.

Tho Am bktne W II Dimond Is at the Old Custom
House wharf disehagne her cargo she will sail for San
Francisco about Saturday next
The d Marray 4 at tho .ame wharf loading for San
franeiseo ana viii leave on OF about Tuesday,
The II " Alny 10 at brewers wharf loading for San
frauciseo, 10 sail In few DAYS.
The Ger bk Adonis 4. 81 Allen kobinson's wharf
dschAistns g.ncal eafgo from BEcmsn. Aficr which
che vii load With for New York To be follow cd
BY the hk b,shnp. nov about due from Btemen.
These Will be followed BY The bks Paradox and Adoph.
which have heea chAFtsfei In Rremen to load With
sugar Al this port for New fors
The AM bk f0Fest Queen ts al the old steamship
wharf loading for San franeiseo, to sail In about
week or ten days.
The An bkiae Discovery Is at the Espisaads. about
all discharged aud ready for freight she will e-
taIn 10 the toast In about two weeks.
The Bril- b. Lady Lsmpsoa Il At the foot Of Fort
oAdas for ssA fr.ass.o TOT which port che will sail
today.
The An hks Camden and Hmerald are al the foot OF
fost Il dlseassging their esssoes OF lambsr.
The Brit BIZ Pseihe slope 10 the Esplansde taking
rhs Brit al Niaeyvh Is a, the r Ms dock diseAars
ing coal
The s.hr Gsai Miller srriysd "a the port en- wsdne
say iast from san Francisco psoS, eded LsAsins
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-01-28
THE AMERICAN TARIFF.

The political economists of America have
been waiting for period in winch high pro-
toctive tariffs would be discussed and UNDER
stood by the people. 1t was hardly to be ex-
pected, however, that abstract reasoning
would, for long time to come, secure any
notifications of such tariffs. Actual and ad-
verse experiences are much more persuasive.
Death from bad ventilation secures better san
itary conditions than the most elaborate argu-
ments in favor Of improved dwellings. Jus I
now the Americans are beginning TO agitatc tho
subject Of reducing the hugh tariffs. Why?
Heretofore no attention has been paid 10 the
talk Of tie frec-traders. The argument of tho
high tariff men was simple, easily understood,
aud to the point. They said: "You far mers
must find a market for your produce. Ii we
have no protective tariffs there will be no
manufactures, 10 iaborers, and no demand for
your produce, so yon will get nothing for your
corn aud wheat" The farmers said this was
a good argument. for they wanted to get good
prices for their produce. For twenty years
this argument has prevailed, and the high
tariff people have had it all their own way.
But now very strong and direct argument
the other way has come. The American far
mers are selling a vast amount of produce to
Europe, and are getting back every year some
hundreds OF millions Of dollars. They don't
need protection to bring them market. They
are beginning to say to the high tariff people :
I'VE don't caro- for protection We can sell
our produce without building factoriesto make
market for it. The European is better than
the home. Besides, we must pay you about
double the prices asked in England for the
same goods, because you are protected" The
vast consumption in Europe Of American pro-
duce is doing more To secure FREQ trade than
all the arguments Of Adam Smith, John Stuart
Mill. Bowen, Perry aud Sumner. The farmer
bsgins to SEQ thai his market 10 secure without
protection. and that he can buy nice ihings at
cheaper rates in countries where there 10 no
protection. This new order Of things 10 about
10 revolutionizs American ideas about political
economy. The writers on political economy
must be provoked to some new REFLECTIONS
when they dwell upon the utter failure of their
elaborate arguments 70 produce any effect in