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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29
To the Public!
Investigate for Yourselves I! |!

Postmaster General Gresham having pub.
llshed Wilful and malicious falsehood in re-
gard to the character OF the Louisiana State
Lottery Company, the following facts are given
| to the public to prove his statement, that We
| are engaged in a fraudulent business, to be
false and untrue:
Lottery Company from January /, 1879. to
present date fIf-'1'
Paid to Southern Express Co., New
Orleans, T. M. WescOat, Manager 81 366 800
Paid to Louisiana National Bank, Jos
81. Oglesby, President. ........... 1863 900
Paid to Louisiana State National Bank,
8. II. Kennedy, President :-...-... 125,1os
Paid to New Orleans National Bank,
A: Baldwin, President -..---.-.--.- $3.50
Paid to Union National Bank, S. Char
aaron, Cashier 64,45O
Paid to Citizens Bank, E. L. Carriere,
PRESIDENT re $1,000
Cassard, President. ............ 10000
Paid to Hiberna National Bank, Chas. '000
Palfrey, Cashier ..:.-..--.-.. $1,000
nai9 70 Cahal Bank, Ed Ioby, Cashier 1850
Paid to Mutual National Bank, Jos.
Mitchell, Cashier .----...... 5000
Total paid as above .----...-...... ,253,65o
Paid in sums of under 81 600 at the va
rious offices OF the Comany through
out the United States .. o627,41o
Total paid by all. "a ss1 900
For the truth OF the above facts we refer the
public to the officers of the above-named cor
porations, and for our legality and standing to
the Mayor and officers OF the city Of New Or
leans, TO the State authorities OF Louisiana, and
also to the u. s. Officials of Louisiana We
claim to be legal, honest and correct in all our
transactions, as much so as any business in the
country. Our standing is conceded by all who
will investigate, and our stock has for years
been sold at our Board of Brokers, and owned
by many of our best known and respected citi-
zens MA. DAUPITIN.
NEW ORLEANS, August, /, 1883. President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29

Six Jersey heifers were received
at this depot the first of tse week for
Rev. t. j. Hough who intends them
for the farm recently purchased and i'm
proved by him. We are glad to see that
he and few others are introducing
fine stock and would advise every
farmer who has sufficient means to
make similar investment.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29

See notice headed Auction Sale" in
this issue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29

Business at the depot is rather brisk.
In addition to the usual amount of
freight received, five hundred bales
of cotton have been shipped since the
18th of August, and three hundred
and fifty sacks of rice since the 1st of
September. Large shipments of cotton
seed, hides, etc., have also been made.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29

On Thursday last Mrs. A. b. Chache-
re moved into her new millinery estab-
lishment on Union street. The build
ing has two rooms-shop and back
ENTHUSIASTICALLY painted and pa
pered which for convenience and at
sractiveness is unsurpassed by any in
town. Mrs. C. is in receipt of her fall
supply Of hats, etc, and invites the pub
lie TO call.
The carpenter work was done by Mr..
Adolphe Chachere and brother; the
sign painting by her son Master George
Chachere.
Now that the public cemetery fence
has been rendered practically sub
|stantial one, We notify parties who have
business within the Enclosure that the
key is in the hands of thu town con-
stable. Since the new fence was put
(up some one having occasion to enter
broke or took down the gate and let in
block. Persons visiting it will find
b stile near the gate by which they can
enter. The Mayor and others who have
manifested great interest in having
HE fence made and in cleaning up
Inside, will do their utmost toward
furnishing those who in the future tres
pass Epa,n tie enclosure.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-29
THE LOUISIANA
State Lottery
COMPANY .

We do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi-an-
nual drawings of the Louisiana State Lottery
Company, and in person manage and control
the drawings themselves, and that the same
are conducted with honesty, fairness and in
good faith toward all parties. We authorize
the Company to use this Certificate. with fac
SMILES of our signatures attached in it's adyer-
tisements. &. T. BEAUREGARD.
j. A. EARLY.
Commissioners.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Casualties Of the Week.

Lightning struck the residence of Joe Dia.
mond, four and half miles west of Danbury
Woodbury. county, Iowa, during thunder
storm ON the 14th inst. One entire end
of the building was demolished. A six,
year old son of Diamond, Who was sleeping
between his parents, was instantly killed.
Both parents were rendered unconscious.
Diamond has not yet recovered and is ex-
pected to die. Two dogs sleeping on the
floor were killed. A brother of Diamond
had his hair singed off by lightning but
was not seriously hurt.
At Saratoga an accident occurred on the
North main street extension, which resulted
in the almost instantaneous death of John
Anderson, Swede in the employ of the
Northwestern manufacturing and car CON-
pany. He was engaged in loading dirt up.
on the gravel train, ard while so engaged a
detatchd boulder, weighing upward OF 100
pounds, came d ,wn the steep bluff, and
striking him on the head, crushed horribly,
rendering him senseless, death ensuing in q
few minutes.
The storm Of Friday night did consider
able damage over a wide stretch of territory
in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa.
Hou ses and barns were here and there de.
mOlished in the old fashioned way of the
native cyclone.
TIE loss by the Huntington, W. Va, fire
was $4,000.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Serious Conflict With Desperadoes at
Bralner(l

Brainerd Special 19th.-SheriA Mertz and
police had lively skirmish this afternoon
with agang Of armed tramps, who mad sta
toned themselves at the railroad bridge,
and were attacking and holding up every
one who came along. The officers started
in pursuit, capturing six of the gang and
lodging them in Jail. Policeman Shoultes
and Deputy Sheriff Palmer were each slight
ly wounded by pistol shots in the fray. After
locking these up, the sheriff and posse,
armed with Winchester rifles, started in pur-
suit of the others, who had scattered in the
timber OH the west side of
the river. They finally came upon two Of
them lying on q thicket about two miles
out with revolvers in their hands, evidently
determined not to be taken. One of them
was the man who shot policeman Shoultes.
Sheriff Mertz came up within few feet OF
them. his rifle cooked and leveled on them,
and ordered them to get up and throw up
their hands: They refused and were evil
IDENTIFY waiting for him to come within
times, and finally told them he was going
to shoot If they did not get up. The largest
one defiantly straightened himself ont
on tbs ground, and made q motion to reach
his revolver, when Mertz shot him through
the left shoulder, the bullet chrushinR bis
shoulder badly and lodging in his LEFT leg,
They were finally lodged in Jail, making
eight in all. DR.. Parsons thinks the wound
ed man will die. He is splitting blood and
sinking rapidly from loss of blood. The
tramps claim to have come from New Or
leans, and are evidently we'll posted all
along the lower Mississippi up to Dubuque.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
CONDENSED NEWS.
Washington Gossip.

From communications received by the
commissioner Of Indian affairs from agent
of the great Sioux reservation, it appears
that the Indians are considerably disturbed
over the fact that the Chicago Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railroad company are going on
with their extension through the Sioux ter
ritOry The commissioner Of Indian affairs
has notified the Sioux 1naian agents that
the railroad company has acted in good
faith, and that the money agreed to be paid
by them is now in the treasury, and if con-
gress ratifies the right Of way 1t Will be
placed to the credit of the Indians. This,
it is expected. will pacify the Sioux, At least
SO far as the action Of the railroad Is con-
cerned.
The appointment clerk of the interior de-
partment, Mr.. Hood. says that neither the
register nor the receiver of the new DEVILS
Lake land office has yet been appointed and
will probably not be until the question OF
the location of the office has been settled
He said that the name of the ex.COngress-
man Loid of Michigan had been favorably
mentioned as register and that of George b.
In his opinion their appointments have
been virtually agreed upon. The question
of the location of the new Office is still un-
settled, but il is understood will be solved
very soon. ..
Secretary Teller says he had heard the de-
tails of the Dakota capital removal scheme
from authentic sources, but the matter was
one with which the United States govern
ment had no business, unless the plan pur-
sued violated the constitution of the terri
tory. He had heard that it did violate the
constitution, but had no official information
upon the subject. 1t was matter in which
the president could only interfere in case
there were charges Of fraud preferred against
the governor, and if these were preferred
they would probably be investigated.
Under the acts of congress of 1876 and
1877, arbitrarily making deductions in the
pay of certain railroads carrying the mails
Of Is per cent. the supreme court has decid-
ed that the law was unconstitutional, and
directs, that the money deducted be refund
ed. In compliance with this decision Post
master General Gresham has decided that
the pay withheld, and which, is now in the
treasury, be paid the roads in question.
The amount to be refunded will approxi-
mate $3.50, OOO and will be distributed
among some twenty railroads.
A copy of the civil service rules, as adopt
ed by the civil service commission, yet sub.
ject 10 the presidents approval, was yes
terday furnished to each member of the
cabinet now in the city, to enable them to
examine the rules thoroughly in advance OF
their formal consideration at q cabinet meet
ing.
, Ex-Congressman J. c. Burrows of Michi-
gan is in Washington. It will be in order
at once to have him appointed to some ter
ritorial land office or judgeship or any 9TH
er of the various offices which are regularly
rendered to an sx-congressman.
There is an excess of assets over liabilities
in the treasury of a little o7er $l3G, OCO, 900.
This is about 81, 500, 600 short on the per
cent. reserve = -, ,s-.e, "a. :. - = .
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Hereditary Transmission of Tai
ent

The uncertainties of the hereditary
transmission of talent are illustrated in
the two sons of Coleridge, the younger
OF whom Derwent, has just died at Lon
don in his eiehty.third year. The elder,
Hartley, inherited a large measure of
his fathers poetic genius, but with it
he was born to physical intlrmity and
then unstable temperament, that made
his genius comparatively fruitless and
his life sorrow to himself and his
friends. Derwent on the other hand,
bad never spark of the divine afflatus.
His share of the family inheritance was
only refined and thoughtful spirit. He
took orders and lived long and honored
life as scholar and teacher, content
that his name should be known in let
tiers as the editor Of his father'sremains.
and as the biographer of his gifted
brother. His few Independent works,
theological and educational. are not i'm
portant, and yet hisllife has been con-
spicuously useful one. Lord John Col
eridge, the chief justice, lwho is coming
over here in the Autumn, is his first
cousin.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

The Rev. Mr.. Tallaadge, of New York,
is much addicted to windy and sensa-
tional talk, but frequently utters plain
and pertinent truths. In his sermon on
Peter Cooper, remarking upon the ter
rorism that exists in the old world, the
dynamite plots, the mutterings of dis
content, the treats of communism and
all the symptoms of local disorder now
so prominent, Mr.. Talmadge said: II
prescribe for the cure of this mighty
evil of the world large allopathic dose
of Peter Cooperism. You never heard
of dynamite in Cooper institute. You
never heard Of any one searching the
cellar OF that mans house for a key of
dynamite. At times of public excite
ment, when prominent men had their
houses guarded, there were no sentinels
needed at his door. The poorest man
with hod on his shoulder, carrying
bricks up a wall-begrudged not the
philantrophist his carriage as he rode
by. No one put the torch to Peter
Cooper's glue factory. When on some
great popular occasion the masses as.
sembled in the hall of Cooper institute;
and its founder came on the platform,
there were many hard hands that
clapped in vigorous applause. Let the
rich stretch forth toward the great
masses of England, Ireland and America
as generous and kind hand as that of
Peter Cooper and the age Of dynamite
will terminate" This is true, but only
in part. In the worst despotism there
are generous and kind hands. What is
wanted beyond these ameliorating in
fluences is equal rights before the law,
no special privileges on account Of
wealth and station, and governments ''of
the people, for the people, and by the
people"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Miscellaneous Matters.

The whisky men have not altogether
abandoned the idea of getting their goods
into Canada. They what to know how
this government would regard whisky that
WIS simply run across the Canadian line
on board train and brought back without
being unloaded. They have not vet re-
ceived any answer. It is not known how
me disti!lers propose to get the whisky over
10 canada, unless it is done surreptitiousIy.
That some scheme is on foot to avoid the
long voyage to Bermuda or Liverpool Is
suspected, but what it is has not yet devel-
oped. ~ -
The programme of the twenty-fifth Y. M.
G.. A. national convention, to be held in
Milwaukee from May is to %, is issued
During the session various topics of interest
to the association will be discussed. Among
other things, steps will be taken for secur-
ing plans and specifications for q new as
soci:tion building to be erected in Mil
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Gazing in of Galleries.

Pottsville Pa, Special: One of the most
serieus caying accidents occurring in this
region tor years took place to-day at Ash
land. THE Tunnel colliery was The scene of
Almost directly over the workings Of this
colliefv stood block of twelve houses, the
homes Of miners and their families. At an
early hour this morning notice was served
on them to leave that they were in i'm
minent danger ofgoing down. This had
the effect Of awakening them, and they be.
gan to pack up, but before this was accom-.
plished the cave in took place and toppled
over four or five dwellings,. Not PARTICLE
Of their household goods were saved. All
the families occupying the other dwellings
are quietly leaving them.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Rail and River.

On the northern Pacific there arc ten New
dining cars which are to run from ST.. Paul
Points snsh along the linz They are SS feet
and natural woods. the ceiling being Of
light hard wood, ornamented with hand
painted flowers There are ten tables and
forty seats which can be turned up when
not il use. A novel feature is sideboard
at one end Of the ear, while another is the
funnel in the kitchen over the range, which
absorbs the heat and OdOrs of the car
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

She warned the burglar 70 60 auuy. He
made an indecent reply and continued his
secured . gun and attempted to shoot, but
the weapon missed fire. She then took
large Colts revolver and fired twice. one
bullet hitting the ruffian in the breast. He
ran . short distance from the house and lell
dead. The thiefs rame was Smith. He
was member of hard gang that came
hers with the advent Of the Northern PAci-
fic.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
BIG LUAIPs OF GOLD.

Nuggets That We're No Pocket-Pieces
Found In Sierra County, California.
From the Sierra County Tribune.
The following is 1 list of big nuggets
that have been found III this section.
On the 18th Of August, 1850, q large
piece of gold was taken from the Monu-
mental quartz mine, Sierra Buttes,
which weighed 1885 ounces troy, the
value Of which was estimated at from
81, 900 to 1000. The nugget was sold
to r. B. Woodward, of San Francisco,
for $2l ,636 50. A fine specimen Was TAX
en- from the Rainbow quartz mine,
Chips Flat, in 1881. TWAS taken from
q depth of two hundred feet. The spec
linen was on exhibition in San Francisco.
Later 1t was shipped to London and
worked there. 1t yielded $4,000. In
1855 q nugget was found at French Ra-
vine that weighed 1872 ounces and was
worth SIC, 900. It contained considers
be quartz, which Is not calculated in its
weight. In 1851, at French Ravine, q
nugget was found which weighed
46 ounces and was valued at
$1,000, A nugget is reported to have
been found at Minnesota valued
HI e0,UUV. In 1901 piece OF gOlU
quartz was found in French Ravine
which contained 2G3 ounces in gold ;
worth q 1893. At Smiths Flat, in 1866, a
piece of gold was taken from q claim
which was worth $2,7l6 and weighed l46
ounces. At Smiths Flat in 1864, mug
get was found weighing 40 ounces, and
worth s., COS. At Little Grizzly Diggings,
in 1869, a nugget worth s., 600 was found.
Anueeet weighing 94:ounces and valued at
81 40 was found at the Hope claim, four
miles below the Mountain House. At
French Ravine in 1860, nugget was
found worth $l,75S and weighing. 81
ounces. At Smiths Flat in 1861, a mug
get was found which weighed so ounces
and was valued at 81 500.
From 1854 to 1862 twelve gold nuggets,
ranging from 30 to l47 ounces, were
taken from the Live Yankee claim at
Forest City. From 1856 to 1862 a mum.
Der Of gold nuggets, varying from 80 "a
100 ounces, were found in the Oregon
claim at Forest City. A specimen worth
$5,OGO was taken from the Oriental Gold
Gate) quartz mine. The total yield oil
the Golden Gate mine is estimated al
soc, 900. The mine has been worked to
a denth of only 300 feet.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

James Marshall 4 Co., iron pipe manu-
features, and one OF the largest firms o
Pittsburg, Pa, have made an assignment
Monday to George I. Whitney for the bene-
fit of creditors. Their liabilities are 81 500
600, and assets Oh out 81, 25O,0 900. The fail
ure was caused by too extensive speculation
in pig iron.
The president OF the American National
Land legue cables Parnell: The Philadel-
phia convention cannot be postponed. We
regret you cannot be with us, but everything
indicates that the convention will be the
largest and most important ever held by
Irish-Americans.
Two hundred univirsity students at War
saw called upon the rector, demanding an
explanation of the arrest of their comrades.
The rector summoned the police and mill.
tary, who dispersed the students and occu.
pied the college buildings.
The jury in the case of Charles Hamilton,
on the trial in Washington for the murder
Of George A. Hill, both colored, have been
discharged, being unable to agree. They
stood three for man slaughter and nine for
acquittal.
An ingenious Fronchman who claims
1928. 600 for the destruction of property in
Charleston during the war, has been check.
mated by evidence that there was no such
buildings IN existence ~ he claims.
The weeks failures were 100, an increase
of over last week and "a more than for the
the corresponding week in 1882. The great
est increase was in New England, where the
total of last week went up from 16 to 81.
Mrs. Mary E. Bhenlay of Pittsburg has
brought action in eiectment against the city
to recover . tract of land used by the city
tor wharves, and valued at over 81, OOO, 600.
AT public meeting At Davenport, Iowa,
it was decided to celebrate the semi centen-
NAL of Iowa, June l. Invitations will be
extended to all old settlers societies.
The Scott liquor bill which passed the
Ohio legislature fixes the license at $500 a
wear,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Crimes and Criminals.

The two daughters of Levi Runyan and
Eli Christ, ten and twelve years old, while
out gath erlng vines near Warsaw, Ind, for
purpose of decorating a school room, were
accOSteG by two rutfians who chlOrOformed
and outraged them. The girls made their
way home. Int are now in critical state
owing partly to nervous prostitution. The
citizens have organized search but have
obtained no clue thus far.
: Henry Hoffman, stock tender for the stage
company at Bedford about thirty-five
miles from Helena, Montana, was found
hanging to beam in the stable dead, re-
Gently, having apparently committed sui
eide, though rumors OF murder are heard AS
no cause IS known why he shonld take his
own lie. There are no facts save that he is
dead and was found hanging.
Rev. Silas Smith, colored clergyman OF
Mexico, Mo-, is under arrest, charged with
melting girl to burn his church.. Some
time ago he wrote to Gov Crittendon COM
planning that he was bounded by kuklux
trying to drive him out OF town. His con-
gregation finally split on the question OF dis
missing him. and then the church was
burned down.
The testimony in the preliminary exam
ination of Patrick Lamb for shooting Will
liam Brooke, at Helena, Mont, was con-
cluded on the 18th before the probate Judge
who held the prisoner on $1,000 bail
to await the action of the grand jury, his at
torney cndeavoring to have the bond re,
duced. He is still in Jail. 81
James Bensley, hard citizen, and his
partner have been arrested and taken to
Miles City, charged with horse stealing.
They had in their possession two horses sto-
len from Dennis Newberry of Miles City, a
few nights ago, and saddle and bride sto-
len from the former station of Mclaughlin.
At Stanford, Conn.,, Mr.. w. w. Holt, an
old gentleman who was angry at his wife
for letting their $4,000 villa, in order to
move to Brooklyn, set it on fire. Insanity
is alleged.
Tom Bailey (colored) outraged young
girl at Meadvllle, Mass, and after murder.
ing her threw her body into a pond. A
mob took him from Jail aud hanged him.
In the United States court, at Little Rock
ex-United States Marshall J. T. Brown. IT,.
was convicted of perjury, having been pre-.
viously convicted Of forgery.