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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
PROBATE

18-Estate of T. Warner johnson, de-
ceased. Proof of notice to creditors filed.
Claims allowed: John Lind, $43.40 first
class. and SIS seventh class; Dimock,
Gould & Co, $1,000 seventh class; VIM.
McKeever & CO., $28.08 seventh class;
United States Clothing Company, Moline,
$8.25 seventh class; Tilka johnson, 81 40
third class; Dr. G. Vitzthum, $3.50 sew
enth class; D. o. Reid $3375 seventh
class; Ed. 3. Knox. 1886 first class; George
Adelman, SITS seventh class.
Estate of Elias H. Hunt, deceased.
Claims of A. H. Wendt, $43 first class,
and c. c. Coyne, $245 seventh class,
allowed
Estate of Anna Linn, deceased. In
ventory filed and approved.
Guardianship of Robert ]. Hutchinson
minor. Guardians final account filed and
approved. Receipt and release of ware
filed, he having arrived at the age of 81
and guardian discharged.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Frank p Brown, of st. Louis, and Mis-
Minnie McEnary, of Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19

A Petersburg (Va) young lady was
poisoned 10y eating lce-cream.
The Rev. Philips Brooks is preaching
to crowded houses in London.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19

The Prince of Wales will shortly be AZ
years old in November.
Ice-water is sold on Boston streets at
one cent q glass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city OF
Rock Island Terms, one-fourth down
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest.
ami IA dam BAILEY DAVENPORT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19

Miss Nellie Hunt daughter of the Amer
lean Minister to Russia, was claimed the
most beautiful of the cOterie of the Amer
ican ladies at the coronation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
TILE DAILY ARGUS.
Tuesday June 10, 1888.
CARsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices;
100 pairs ladies' kid button shoes for $1.75
1aO pairs ladies goat button shoes, SLID
l8O pairs ladies' kid opera slippers, Sl.D
cases mems calf boots, $2.25.
And all other goods in proportion. lHl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 26tf
day of June, A 1893, at the Wide-Awake HOSE
House. in the Third Ward in the city OF Rock Isl
and, an election will be held for two members o.
the Board of Education, which election will opeI
at O'Clock in the morning and continue open un
i'll O'Clock in the afternoon Of that day.
Dated this 10th day of June, 1893,
Attest ROBERT KELLER, JAMES y. MOTT,
City Clerk. Mayor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19

Mrs L. P, Morton, wife of the Ameri-
can Minister at Paris, sent the flowers
used at her recent ball to the hospitals
and prisons of the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
University Of Virginia.

SUMMER Law LECTURES mine weekly, begin
18th July, 1888, and end 18th September; have
proved of signal use.-lst TO students. who design
to pursue their studies at this or other law school
3D. to those who propose to read privately; and 3d.
practitioners who have not had the advantage of
systematic instruction. For circular apply (P. o.
University of va to John B. Minor, Prof. Com.
and Stat. Law. may-25-dw1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-19
THESE ARE sOLIn FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system re-
ulator ever placed within the reach OF
suffering humanity. truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs. OF
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic oil
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entile
satisfaction or money refunded Sold al
fifty cents bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
District Court.

, Il y NJ
The following is full list Of convic-
tons in criminal cases handed in dur
ing this term OF court up to going to
press:
Arthur Chariot, (col.) COW stealing,
two indictments; II. Jones, larceny
o. Beverly, assault and battery; Z. Ri
deau. horsestealing j. McNulty. as
sault and battery Blanchard,
assault and battery N. Wilkins, (col.)
larceny; Frank Guidry, (col.) COW
stealing, two indictments o. Beverly,
(col.) COW stealing, two indictments !;
Benz. Barton, manslaughter; G..
Pommier. concealed weapons
Woodbridge, (col.) assault and battery ];
Woolride, (col.) cruelty to ami
mails !; Jules Leblanc, trespass; Onile
Leblanc, trespass D. L. Pitkins, lar
ceny Adam Wright, grand larceny );
N. Laviolet, larceny; A. Laviolet, lar
ceny Jack Robinson, colored, petit
larceny.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
A CARD OF THANKS.

I cannot express in fitting language the crate
full feelings which prompt me to return my sin
cefe thanks TO the gallant firemen who rescued
my house from the burning flames which,
without their assistance, would have been bur-
led in ashes t9s
The prompt and manly way in which they
responded to duty's call and the quick and eff
ticient manner in which they suppressed the
fiery tend have excited in my bosom feelings
OF tie liveliest gratitude, and I unhesitatingly
say that the fire companies of OpelOusas, are
second to none in the faithful performance of
their duties, aud the chivalrous conduct of
their members.
To this gallant society return my heartfelt
thanks, and tender to them the sincerest an
Engine No. 8, manned by her faithful and
Jealous members reached the place just as the
fire was about communicating with the dwell
ling, the scorching heat already caused the
white smoke to curl up into the air, and it was
mere question OF seconds to see the flames
burst out.
This gallant company acted with such celeri-
ty, GOODNESS and courage that in less than a
few minutes they had succeeded in saturating
the house.
Engine No. 8 was quickly followed by Engine
No. 1, which is one of the finest have eve
seen.
Number One with marvellous rapidity had
raised steam, and in spite of her weight and
the rOughness of the roads, reached the place
just in time to dispel all fear and anxiety by
sending such powerful volumes of water upon
the house as served in a few moments to satisfy
all that the house was out of danger. The
Hook and Ladder Company came Immediately
after Engine No. 8, and rendered the greatest
assistance,
While regret the loss which have sus-
tanned, am consoled with the reflection that
without the assistance of the gallant firemen it
would nave been much more severe.
For these reasons again return them, for
myself and family, our warmest and sincerest
thanks. JOHN NJ OGDEN,
opelousas. La, March goth, 1883.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
There IS some talk Of the town maxim,

There is some talk of the town making
an appropriation for building res
ervoirs for the use OF the fire engines.
Some think that instead Of building re
servoirs they had better help pay for the
engine first. We see no reason why the
town cannot help to do both, but if it
gives assistance of any kind it will
doubtless be thankfully received by the
fire department. There is great deal
of work on hand unfinished, probably,
demanding the attention Of the council
which prevents them doing as much
as they would otherwise do. We have
no doubt, if Steam Fire Company No.
/ works on like it has been doing
and is patient, but what the town
will give it the desired help.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

! The entertainments for the benefit of
the Presbyterian Church organ fund,
nnder the management of Prof. d. w.
bennington, assisted by some Of the
most accomplished young ladies of our
community, came off on Monday night
last and proved a pleasing success.
Most of the pieces sung by the class
were new.and full Of spirit, while the
solos superbly rendered, by Misses
Eleanor Hardy, Hatty Haas, -
Cheney, Lizzie Gibbs, Efie Ealer and
Mollie Davis, contrasted finely with o.
wide-awake tenor and bass. Although
the crowd dispersed soon after the close
of the concert, and the sale of refresh
ments and other good things unexpect-
eddy ended, the receipts amounted to
forty-fiye or fifty dollars. Pretty good
for small crowd.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
MILLINERY MILLINERY /.

In passing around the street we learned
Now e'er spring goods lave taken rise
That Mrs. D. Laas has just returned
With millinery stock Of largest size.
Her Langtry Bonnets of every trim
Not half the line comprise,
While shepherdess hats with broad round
rim.
In cheapness all surprise.
With Picnic and the Butter-cup style
The Rustic hat is found,
And you may well an hour beguile
Where flowers and wreathes abound.
Her silk supply in every shade,
Adapted to each season,
And hair g0ods-all the latest made
In price come nearest reason.
In laces Spanish and Fechu
She has surely now her portion,
While to the finest scarf Gepure
Is added every Notion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

At an early hour on Friday night Of
last week, the kitchen of John N. .Og-
den, Esq, in the south end of town,
took fire and was in a few minutes
burned to the ground. Although early.
as stated above, we learn that the fami-
ly had retired and were asleep, when
a negro living near at hand ran over
and bursting the door of the burning
house gave the alarm. The kitchen
being near the dwelling, there was great
danger of catching, still the fire
department reached the scene in time
to put out the frame still standing and
save the dwelling. No.3 was first on
the spot and '.playedn on the house,
Hook & Ladder next, and Immediately
after Steam Fire Company. The diff
ference Of time between the arrivals
of the companies was insignificant, con-
sidering the advantage one had over
another. They were.all there on time
and worked valiantly. Z
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

After several weeks announcement
this truly magnificent affair came off on
Wednesday nightypf this week, prov
ing to an appreciatve public, that the
young men of thisA community are as
much possessed Of zgallantry, good be-
havior and substantial merit as are
the ladies of their! many accomplish
ments. beauty and destinations. Ar
irving at an early hour, and taking
the stand of a looker-on at the door
way, we were soon, aware Of the fact
that G. M. Thompson and w. A. San
doz had admitted Y sufficient number
of the better halv bf mans existence
to justify us in Sing up higher for
the real pleasures of the occasion. On
reaching the floor os the hall we were
met by dazzling galaxy of beauty such
as we have never before seen march to
the music Of string nevformers and in
struments at any /, .ce on similar
occasion. The long column, headed,
we suppose, by principals among the low
ers Of dance, marched to the west end
of the hall where ladies and gentlemen
separated forming two distinct lines
which met at the east end where each
gentleman Joined his partner in march
ing back to another short bat painful
separation. 1t was at this juncture,
and while we were enjoying the pecu-
liar cut and fit of some of the old style
s'spade-tails" worn by gentlemen, that
we recognized among the many bellies of
the occasion, Misses Eleanor Hardy,
Amanda Lastrapes, Nina Lastrapes,
Belle Hawkins, of Chicot, Emma Loeb,
Fanny and Edith Meyers, Della Par
rott, Laura Murphy of New Orleans,
Altha Reynolds, Emily Latour,
Mamie" Dejean. Matte Smith, Lizzie
Gibbs, Annie Littell, Sallie Thompson,
and others whose names were un-
known to us. Suffice it to say that
it was ditto for all the rest, as "belle"
was the watchword that gave entrance
to gentlemen and partner that night. I
After this the programme for dancing
was spiritedly entered into, and Prof,
Meyers String Band gave music of the
best, till lady couldn't rest, or man pull
Town his vest. Having an eye to every
hing going on, and being out of date in
he dancing line, we stepped to the
'front.' of the hall to find Mr.. w. r.
Cochran, cutting away at the cake ia
Die and passing quickly from his hands,
1t Is cents glass, huge champagne
punch, which was, we must say, like
lie coonskln whisky that never gave
,ut. In the course of time we retraced
,ur steps down the stairway and found
ust beneath it frst-class, well-patro-
lized bar, and got a .dip" at the rich
Jumbo which was being served for and
arried to the ladies above. All things
onsidered, the efforts Of Hook g. Lad
Ter to entertain the company assembled
rOved successful in the utmost, and
8 the result of their energy and good
no doubt put q hundred
r more dollars in the hands Of their
,ideAawake and smiling treasurer. ,
g4 = y / 4.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
ERs0NAL MENTION.

Mr.. Cliff. CapelIe, of Evergreen, is
| a visitor to our town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Benjamin returned
from New Orleans this week.
Mr.. William Clegg, of Vermillion-
vile, was on our streets this week.
Miss Mamie Blackshear, of Plaisance,
was in town on Monday last and attend
ed Prof. Dennington's concert at night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Quirk, of Gar
land Station, were in town this week
and put in a bright appearance among
the dancers at Hope Hook & Ladders
Ball.
Mr.. Mrs. Henry Morgan, of New
York, arrived by special train, on
Thursday night last, bringing for inter-
ment the remains of the late Judge
John Holmes Overton, who died in that
city at II o'clock A. NJ, on Sunday last.
He was buried yesterday.
Miss Belle Hawkins, a fascinating
young lady Of Chicot, has been spend
ing some time in our midst. From the
very marked attention paid her by
a number of gallants at the concert
and at the Hook & Ladder ball on
Wednesday night last, we would not
be surprised it when news to that effect
reaches home, some one of her many
admirers there will not be a little anx
ious and blame the DR.. for parting with
her even temporarily.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
Died

OVERTON-At the residence of his son-in-
law, Henry Morgan. ESQ.,, in New York, on
sunday the 25th inst, at IL o'clock A. NJ, aged
Sc years, Judge JOHN HOLMES OvERToN, for
many years resident of this parish.
Alexandria, La, and Nashville, Tenn, papers
please copy. - -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
81. LANDRY PARISH, La, !
March 9th, 1883.

4 lANDR1= IARlSH, lld.,
March 9th, 1888.
Mr.. EDITOR
We feel encouraged in our undertak-
ing that you should have given prom
inent place in your last issue to our ar
ticle of March 90.
/ In writing as we propose, a series of
articles on the subjects and for the
purposes before mentioned, we will en-
deavor to use some system in their ar
rangement and will therefore begin
with
THE CREATION.
| We are taught that God in his Wis
dom saw fit to s.create the world and all
that therein is.n After creating the
herbs of the ground, the beasts of the
field, the fowls of the air and the fishes
of the sea, He created man in His own
image He created him .'perfect,',
placed him in the garden of Eden and
gave him every opportunity of living in
happiness to all eternity. His life in
Paradise had hardly begun when, not
satisfied Withhis condition he disobeyed
an express command of God for which
he and his posterity will have to atone.
But the sin of eating the forbidden
fruit was not all that mankind was
guilty of.
II The first born of our first parents
committed the willful crime of fratri-
eide, and the Lord in his mercy suffered
him to go unpublished except so far as
to Danish him from his home and
friends. For eating the forbidden fruit
God expelled our first parents from the
garden of Eden and commanded that
they should thereafter live by the
sweat of their brows. Their sin affect
ed not only themselves but their de-
scendants. 1t is therefore incumb bent
upon us in duty to ourselves and fell
low man and for the purpose of escap-
ing eternal punishment to use our best |
endeavors to atone for the sin which |
has been committed and to strive to re-
gain the favor of God. We; live under
the curse Of God because We infringed |
upon his laws and disobeyed his
direct command, and thousands are
daily cut off in their sins and reap the |
reward of those who believe not in the
Lord Jesus Christ. These considera-
tons forbid that we should stand any
longer idle with the responsibility of
our own sins upon us and to some ex-
tent that of others. We are response
BILE for the sins of others in that they
are governed in their thoughts and
deeds by what we do and say. There
Is no man but has some influence npon
some one of Gods creatures, and 50 far
We are responsible. Now when we
consider this responsibility does it not
,ecome our duty to ourselves to take
steps to influence the actions Of our
brothers, and if the exertion
II our moral influence be not sufficient
should we not pass laws to govern their
actions and to compel them to
aspect the commandments of their
Maker and give Him the reverence He
deserves. We suffer for their sins. We
re engaged in wars. We are visited
With plaques and diseases; with drouths
md floods; with poverty and sickness
nd all manner of evils and all because
t the disobedience of man. But Of this !
oore anon. REVELATION. {
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

Mr.. Joseph Bloch is making substan-
tial improvement on his store building,
designed, we learn, to be occupied as
q dwelling.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

A negro woman, Martha Harvey by
name, who killed her husband, Charley
Harvey, in this parish on Monday, the
26tll, by striking him in the head with a
spade, has been lodged in Jail here.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

We learn that Prof. T. w. Denning-
ton thinks of organizing another sing
ing class soon. Take advantage of cir
cumstances and learn some Of his sere-
made and "git-awayn solos.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

Large crops of cane have been planted
in the parish this year. Mr.. Arthur.
Generes, in charge OF the Camp Hamil-
ton place, has put in over three hundred
acres. Messrs. Joseph Bloch, Vincent
Boagni and others have planted large
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
CERTIFICATE.

e 5s}Ssf ~ II II e
We do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi-an-
nual drawings Of the Louisiana State Lottery
the drawings themselves and that the same
are conducted with honesty, fairness and in
the Company to use this Certificate. with fac
SMILES OF our signatures attached. in its adver-
tisements. q. i. BEAUREGARD,
j. A. EARLY,
Application for rates to clubs
should be made only to the Office of
the Company in New Orleans.
For fhrther information, write clear
~, giving full address. Send orders by
Express, Registered Letter or Money
Order, addressed only to
M. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
or to c. M. THOMPSON, Opelousas, La.
JOHN o. TRAIN0R, Washington, Ii
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

BILLY Bowlegs," negro in this town,
IS said TO be over 80 years Of age, is
active and apparently as vigorous as a
man of 35 years.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

Can two candidates for the State SEN
ate be elected from Opelousas ? is now a
political problem.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

1t is always right to give good ad
vice, but better to follow it when given
by such men as Thompson & Nc
Daniel. who in keeping pace with the
progressiveness OF the age and the
wants OF their many customers have
procured a large and magnificent re-
frigerator, and claim that they will
keep fresh and on ice continually the
best aud cheapest drinks that moderate
drinker ever smacked lips on or in
eurable topper loved to "smilen on. See
their advertisement headed !:
ooh, ye Thirsty Y come right here,
Pay your nickle for drink;
It is wholesome. cooling beer,
Worth to any man his '.chink.''
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
See important adv ertisements in this

The hunting season for quail ends
with the present week,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

The Overton Square is being enclosed
by neat plank fence. Much better
than the Cherokee hedge which by its
dense shade to some extent prevented
the growth of anything planted near it.
Besides this, the idle curiosity is graft
fed by being thus enabled to look into
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31

Ills all just so, that Tom Isacks &
Co, doing business below, the Morgan
depot. do a risk forego, with green
backs or ore. in buying for such prices
all the articles of traffic which they have
heretofore been dealing in. Notwith-
standing this fact they are holding
down. the engines engaged in this
trade with the weight of their ship
ments, and still continue to cry for
more blood -bones, moss, old iron,
etc, at the same price.
The daily gazette., 1883-08-24
MAINE MEN.

From Bath, Me. we have received under date
Of May 10, 1883, the following statement of Gro.
W. HARRISON, the popular proprietor Of 1.-THE
Restraurant":"A few years since was troubled
so severely with kidney and bladder affection
that there was brickdust deposits In my urine
and continual desire TO urinate, with severe,
dart1ng, sharp pains through my bladder and
side, and again, dull, heavy pressure, very
tedious to endure. consulted one Of our re-
sldent physicians, but received no benefit from
the treatment, and fearing that my symptoms
Indicated "Bright's Disease, "the most dreadful
Of all diseases, made up my mind that must
obtain relief speedily or would be past cure
consulted my druggist. Mr.. Welber, and after
ascertainlng my symptoms, he recon- mended
the use of Hunts Remedy, as he knew of many
successful cures effected by that medicine in
similar cases here in Bath. l purchased bot
tie, and before 1 had used the first bottle
found / had received great benefit, as suffered
less pain, my water became more natural, and
began to improve 80 much that the second bot
tie effected complete cure; and my thanks are
due to Hunts Remedy for restored health, and
cheerfully recommend this most valuable and
reliable medicine to my friends, as consider
IL duty as well as pleasure to do So"
"Being well acquainted with Mr.. George W.
Harrison at the time of his sickness, referred to
In the foregoing testimonial 1 can certify TO the
correctness of the statement made by him.
Nv. q. WEBER, Druggist.
bath, ME-, May Is, 1885,"
The daily gazette., 1883-08-24
= LARGEST RETAIL STOCK OF DRY
G0nnS

DEA1 SpIpHAw3RIDGE ppS q CLoTHIER,
F,asN Fns IN DRY GOODS EXCLUSIVELY,
EH AND MARKET STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA.
The daily gazette., 1883-08-24

,O california. The treasurer and re-
,ts NJ were reelected. The Inauguration
lIs uarleld monument will take place
lday. ' Osen ueclareu e'@'e
,',S ius United Pipe Line Company has issued
Ivular rSa through its President to the Oil
aa asugeS W. throughout the country, pro-
y1,. 'nst the several exchanges appoint
Iisd d, VI their own to accompany the
Lr,ia, 'pc Line gaugers on their annual in
H. n III order to verify the figures given
Ia i" W. trade by the company, and to in
Ii,,5 i, y !, books" The net stock held by the
I'M ma5 pc Lines, ace ording to the state
rrels "9IS T, on the 10Th, were 1885,, ,765
secon.u Inc gauging of all oil tanks will
@ FT"h pllShed on September l, and the
zb,ifoi bifnahges will appoint on their own
f Of sIaI, o. Ig,uagers, l6 inspectors and a num-
h. oeio,ri 0ioths TO accompany the United Pipe
scrag. "ig urand Lodge of Knights of Pythii s
Ectri i1ISon, Go, yesterday, E. B. Morey was
bnmi,tn,aah u,ahu Guard. The report of the
Ae @e oro,,, on Laws was adopted, 1871 to 81.
bD,S. Sdugsuoh ~ whether members three
lhtionanl n arrears could be denied the con.
{ decidl 5d, privilege of entering the lodges,
memh Ihru oy the Committee in favor OF
i h mners' aa. 1t says "the right of mem.
hlcb na uger MS lodge, and the penalties
lyman. oe imposed on him for the non.
lual hu. vi dues and other duties, are moi
sertiop ~ constitutional questions, and tht
the ri,na, vi regulations upon such matters
GuaJiet;au Sual does not make the matters