St. Landry democrat., 1882-10-21
BAYOU CH1cor, La, Otober 18th, 1882

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Editor DEMOCRAT:
Autumn is here once again, casting
over forest and stream her varlegated
mantle OF many colors, and the year
now drawing to a close is seen in its most
fantastic earb. A few killing frosts
and the sombre hues of approaching
decay will be stamped upon all heritage,
10 be again unfolded in the coming
>nrinc more lovely and beautiful than
ever. Amid all these changing scenes
at life BAYOU Chicot holds the even
+enor of her way, Notwithstanding there
has been a large amount OF sickness
Ibis summer almost everywhere. we
nave had comparatively little here, and
that generally of mild type, and but
few, very few of our community have
left us for that bourne from whence
no traveller returns"
The corn crop has generally been
housed and the yield been satisfactory.
Cotton picking has progressed rapidly
the weather having been remarkably
favorable. The pecan, potato, pea,
persimmon, and chincapln crops are
rood. The beech and most OF the oaks
ire laden to their full capacity with ba-
4on or its equivalent. So, you see with
Capt. Sam to round of the corners and
canine here. Many prospectors have
and are still coming among us, and
many have bought, while others, well
pleased with our lovely section, pur-
pose to cast their lots with us another
year. 1t was the good fortune OF your
correspondent to attend hop at the
residence of Maj. 3. G. Harris, on
Thursday evening. The music was
voluptuous, the smiles Of the ladies Sc
raphic, and the knightly chivalry of old
Chicot fairly outdid themselves. Amid
The soft cadences of Strause or Non-
Weber waltz with a lilly fairer than
the fairest at his side, each and every
one seemed to have reached the
acme of enjoyment, and wished like
Browning's Ride, eve might go on and
on forever together" But that matter
Of fact creature, Shanghai rooster,
warned the merry makers OF the ap-
proach of another day, and with light
hearts, but tired feet, homeWard we
i,ied us. Miss Maud Rabb of Bayou
Touro, and Miss Mary Wright of Chicot,
two brilliant young ladies, were the
bellies par excellence Of the evening,
and "many heart ache" will be the
result of their presence. To our host
and hostess we cannot express our
thanks for their kindness and so pleas
ant an evenings entertainment. My
girl was absent, but, oh my how jeal-
GUS she will be when she hears of my
flrtations, and | must prepare to give
lier"taffy" for month when she re-
turns, the dear little girl that she is.
The registrar of voters was here last.
week. and added some dozen new
names to his list. The vox populi will
resound in November to somebody's
discontinue and some would-be con-
gressman will be relegated to the quiet
walks of private life, there to medatate
over mans ingratitute, and lay the
wires for better race the next time.
The great orb OF beauty: (yclept
comet and stigmatized ashaving eau
dal appendage) to be seen in the east in
The early dawn is the cynosure of every
eve unless it be an ''eye opener" Par
don the attempt at pun of
Yours, PIX.
p. S.-As the election will soon be
here, will say Il few words to the nu-
nlerous readers of the wide
awake DEMOCRAT.
Do you prefer sentiment to honest
profitg Do you prefer the success of
Ylarty to your own success and that of
your neighbors If so, vote in Novem-
Der for the candidate put up by
the political party with which you have
affiliated. But if not vote only for those
on whom you can rely to advance your
interests in the national legislature.
Think closely, determine cautiously,
and then vote honestiy,-as you think.
More anon. L. X.
P. S. No. 2.-The following few lines
from the Concordia Sentinel | trust
will not be out Of line:
"Iet us caution our friend and Dem
ocratic nominee, Major Heron, that he
will have no easy task to defeat his op-
ponent. Louis Trager, Esq, is not the
kind of man to be easily overcome.
We know Trager to be as brave as a
lion, and that kind of men have always
the magnetism and attraction to draw
brave and courageous men to them. In
fact we have heard that some of the
best citizens have expressed themselves
in his favor and assured Trager "fair
deal.n SO, unless Major Heron gets
an indisputable majority, he will prob
ably find his seat in Congress infested.
Three cheers for Louis Trager, Esq.
What say you, friend "John O'Shane' on
the subject PIX.
The following mixture is recommended
for taking grease out of carpets: Aqua
ammonia, 2 ounces soft water, quart
saltpetre, teaspoonful shaving soap /
ounce, finely scraped. Mix well, shake
and let it stand for few hours or days.
before using, to dissolve the soap. When
used pour on enough to cover any
grease or oil that has been spilled,
sponging and rubbing well and apply
ing again if necessary; then wash off
with clear cold water. 1t is good mix