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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-09-22

by arrangements with reliable land attorno' 8
in Olympia and Washington, ID. O., my custo-
mers can have their land business attended to
the same as if personally present &C either place.
Parties wishing to purchase or locate Land
Scrip, would do well to consult mo.
s9y"All latest Land Laws, Rules and Decisions
kept on file. Land Warrants bought and sold.
Conveyancing, taxes paid, purchases and sales
made. Collections made and proceeds prompt:
jy remitted 7tf
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A young man says he is going to
attempt the feat or going forty days
without working He says if his em-
ployers don't watch him he thinks he
can accomplish the task.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

\ DERSONS IN NEED OF LEGAL BLANKS,
/ such as Chattel Mortgages, Quit-Claims, and
Warranty Deeds, etc, would do well to make ap-
plication at this Office, whore they can be OBJ
tained at reasonable prices. Blanks printed to
order on short notice.
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flVou at the store ana entered upon
his new duties. His fellow clerk, q
staggering bully, from the first dis
liked and was jealous of him: but he
found favor in his masters eyes, end
that was all he cared for.
But byand by a cloud arose. Soon
MIR. Crawford regarded Robert with
distrust and suspicion, though ii
panied him to do 30 For three OF
four days money had been missed
from the drawer, and as such a thing
had never transpired ere Rob's ar
rival, he was naturally regarded as
the culprit: Days flew by, and still
the money steadily disappeared.
Though Mr.. Crawford was pretty
positive that Rob had filched the
money, still he had no proof.
One Saturday, as Rob received his
weeks wages, he was informed, to
his astonishment. that his services
were no longer required.
Because" answered tho cashier to
his query, "you are suspected o.
stealing, and we can no longer en-
ploy thief"
Stealing! As this word foil upon
his car, Rob flushed with righteous
indignation at the mere thought of
Mr.. Orawford's thinking so basely of
him. The cashier noted the blush,
and taking it for granted that the
boy was really guilty, said, gruf1iy:
''Oh, yes, my fine fellow, you
thought you could keep it up all the
time without detection; but you see
your little game is found out, and
you may thank your lucky stars
you're not lodged in jail"
Rob was about to utter some angry
retort at these unjust words, but,
checking himself, he left the estab-
lishment and sadly wended his way
homeward, with that cruel stigma
upon his heretofore honorable name.
When he arrived home he informed
his mother of his dismissal and the
slur cast upon his character. She
looked sad, but she doubted not that
her son was innocent. The next
Monday Rob set out to seek employ
ment elsewhere, but without success ;
and he returned home weary, sad,
hungry, detected, and out of humor.
The next morning he again essayed
to procure employment, but without
success. The third day, while seated
at breakfast, the door was unceremo-
neously opened, and a ragged urchin
popped in, handed Rob a neat, bust
ness-lke looking letter, and departed.
Rob quickly tore it open and read
the following;
DEAR RoB:-Come TO my estab-
lishment Immediately, as / am con
vinced OF your innocence. l wish to
ask your pardon for my unjust ac-
ton, and more thoroughly explain
matters to You.
yours. ETC.,
"JAMEs CRAwFoRD."
With a glad heart Rob fastened to
obey the summons. and was cordially
greeted by Mr. Crawford, who in
formed him that the thief was only
a rat, who, deeming the paper notes
excellent material for building its
nest, appropriated them, little know
ing the mischief it perpetrated.
AS Rob heard this, his heart swelled
with JOY and gratitude, and then and
there hearty thanksgiving to God
welled up to his lips. Upon going
home, he recouDted his strange ex
culpation to his mother.
II is needless to say that he was re-
instated in his former position. BY
his strict integrity honesty and will
ingness to work, he made rapid pro
grcss, and was soon promoted; and
at the present time he bids fair to
become an honorable and respected
man.
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). Receive no satisfaction for premed
;.aied !. impertinence; forget, forgive
~ put keep him inexorably at dis
lance who offered it.
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
A Strange Preacher.

There was once minister of the Cos
mel who never built a church.
Who never proposed church tar TO
buy the church new carpet.
Who never founded new sect.
Who never received salary.
Who never asked for one.
Who never wore a black suit or white
necktie.
Who never used prayer book.
Or hymn book.
Or wrote sermon.
Who never hired cornet soloist or
violinist to draw people to hear the
Word.
Who never advertised his sermons.
Who never took Ia text for his ser
mons.
Who never went through a course OF
theological study.
Who never was ordained.
Who never was Converted"
Who never went to a conference.
Who never was surprised by dona-
ton party.
Who was he
Christ.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
Coal TO be Superseded.
Progress of Science.


It is not impossible that before our
coal-felds are exhausted we shall have
discovered some means of doing many
things without that present invaluable
fuel-at least in regions where the sun
shines. We have previously given an ac-
count OF NJ. Mouchot's solar engine, but
that extraordinary method OF utilizing
tile heat of the sun has been eclipsed by
an Improvement devised by Nj. Pifre.
It is stated that the latter has gone so
far as to utilize eighty per cent of the
available heat Of the suns rays at Paris,
and has actually constructed an appa-
ratus with which he pumped water to a
height Of ten feet at the rate OF over
twenty gallons per minute. As in lou
chot's solar engine, a reflector receives
the light, and concentrates it upon a
boiler-in this case containing nearly
ninety gallons of water-which,. under
a clear Paris sky, begins to boil in
about forty minutes. and in a few min
ntes longer has sufficient pressure to
drive the engine working the pump. In
the not distant future, then, tropical
countries will be the place where mo-
tive power can be had for next tt
nothing.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
Death of Col. Payne.
Danocrat-Star.

On the 1st inst, Col. Buckner Fl.
PAYNE, better known in the South I'M
der the nom de plume ariel" died in the
asylum for the poor at Nashville, aged
81 years. At one time he was consid-
cred the greatest logician in the South
and wrote book in which he argued
that the negro was an inferior being
and had no soul. He was at one period
in aff1uent circumstances but died
blind. He was Master of the English
and Greek languages and had a memo
nv beyond conception.
A year before Garfield was shot he
predicted the assassination, predicted
smallpox in 1880 to occur over the
country in 1888, and his own death on
the last day of May, 1883.
His book called "Ariel," when pub
lished was savagely attacked by the
learned men of the Sontll, but in spite
of what they said "Ariel' seemed to
hold his own. and especially as to his
grammar, which was severely criticised.
At his request his remains were bur-
led in square box made OF fresh pine
lumber, fresh from the mill, the top to
be nailed down tight with nails. He re-
auested no screws should be made to
the box. His request was complied
with.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
DECORATION DAY.

The silvery moon was sinking low.
Surrounded by her sparkling train,
As shades of night in darkness gathered
TO hide Nez-Pique's bonny bowers.
All earth is hushed in slumbers deep
To rest i'll quiet It'll the morning.
Then they will wake from sleep refreshing
To cheer Nez-Piqe's bOnny bowers.
The sand-hill piper mars the stiffness
AS he cheers his weary followers
On their fight to northern climes,-
Far away from bOnny bowers.
The pheasant's drumming wakes the forest
From it's slumbers OF balmy sleep,
The waving forest speaks OF morning
To Nez-Pique's bonny bowers.
The twittering swallow skins tho lakelets
Gathering insects i'll his crop
The mOcking-bird her Tyre tunes
To make sweet music for Nez-Plque.
The roseate east is growing bright,
AS darkness to deep eaverns creep
To hide it's snapeless form from light
And leave NeZ-Pique's bonny bowers.
Now the mornings sweetest songsters
Marble forth their merrlest notes
To welcome in the coming day
And serenade the bonny bowers.
Soft breezes wave each leaf and flower
AS from the gulf they glide along -
And kiss the dew-drops sparkling glitter
On Nez-Pique's bOnny bowers.
Golden sunbeams dance along
In concert with the mnrmering waters
To warm the earth from chill OF night
And light Nez-Pique's bonny bowers.
It's ten O'Clock, the gulf breeze whistles
And hurries on the floating clouds
With refreshing moisture freighted
For Nez-Pique's bonny bowers.
The sun stands still in monday splendor
Lifts the floating clouds from heaven
To view with clearness the Decoration
In Nez-Pique's bonny bowers.
w. o. D.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
yUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHERIFF,S SALE.
LEHMAN, ABRAHAM & CO., VS.. VIM. G.
JOHNSON, EFT AIS.
No. 1874,
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,


DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
BY virtue of a writ of tieri facias issued out
of the Honorable the District court IN ana
for the Par tba ahos Ss en,ea suit viii
proceea to sell to the highest bidder on SAT
URDAY, the 4th day OF August, 1888, at II
O'clock A. NJ at the MAN. nj na 20 ,n of
ST. Landry, the following described properly,
viz:
dwelling house situated in the town OF Opelou-
sas, Immediately adjoining each other, on the
corner of Main and North streets, bounded
north by property of Julien Claude. south py
North street, east by Church street. ana W EST
Selling creditors herein i'll the above entitled
and numbered suit on February 10th, 1880, ana
which attachment was maintained and perpet-
uated by final judgment rendered III the ABOVE
suit on MAY 27th, 1882. The said lease was ac-
auired by the seized debtor above named from
f. IL c. Newman by notarial act OF sale passed
and executed before A. T. Williams, Notary
Public on June 90, 1879, and recorded in recor-
der's office, st. Landry parish, in Miscellaneous
Book No. T, at pages 65, 66 and 81 ana III Mort
gage Book No. 10, at pages $50, ISL anu w, pc
ING the unexpred term of the same lease which
was adjudicated to FL. II G. Newman by the
sheriff OF St. Landry in execution OF Judgment
No. 1862 OF the District Court OF ST. Landry.
entitled g FL. e. G. Newman VS., Emanuel Phil
lips," thesaid lease having been originally
granted and executed by Mrs. Emile Claude,
TO whom the property belongs to Emanuel
Phillips and Hyman Iibermann, by notarial
act passed before A. P. Williams, on February
18th, 1876 and recorded in recorders office in
| Miscellaneous Book No 6, at pages 273 274, and
| 275, and in Mortgage Book No. II, at pages 81,
as and 49, the said lease is at the rate OF 1872 per
! month, and the adjudicatee under the seizure
will acquire all OF the rights and privileges en-
| ured ant, enuring to the Selling. creditors in
virtue of their attachment and judgment in the
/ above suit
?. Judgment 1862 of the sth District Court
| in and fol. st. Landry parish, entitled H. & c.
Newman VS.. Emanuel Phillips" said judgment
| having been acquired by VIM. q. johnson from
| H. 4 G. Newman by act of sale of June Goth
1 1879 and above referred to.
| Seized in the above suit
| Terms-Cash.
| iune SOFT Sheriff, st. Landry parish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
Two Ways of Looking at
Things.

Two boys went to hunt grapes. One
was happy because they found grapes.
The other was unhappy because the
grapes had seed in them.
Two men being convalescent were
asked how they We're. One said: Il
am better to-day The other said: II
was worse yesterday"
When it rains, one man says "Ihis
will make mud" Another says This
will lay the DUST
Two children looking through col
ored glasses; one said "The world is
blue" And the other said; ut is
blight
Two boys eating their dinner; one
said 81 would rather have something
other than this.n The other said: "This
is better than nothing.n
A servant thinks a mans house is
principally kitchen. A guest, that it is
principally parlor.
81 am sorry that live" says one man.
II am sorry that must die" says an
other.
One man spells good repast by
thinking of the better repast of another.
And another enjoys a poor repast by
contrasting it with none at all.
81 am glad that it is no worse" says
one. II am sorry that it is no better
says another.
One man is thankful for his blessings ;
another is morose for his misfortues.
One man thinks he is entitled to a
better world and is dissatisfied because
he hasn't got it. Another thinks he is
not justly entitled to any, and is salts
fed with this.
One man makes up his accounts from
his wants, another from his assets.
New Haven Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
He that tilleth his land shall have

He that tilleth his land shall have
plenty of bread.-Prov. % CHI, 10 v.
This is true scripture, and especially
il bread stuffs are planted. The prom
Use is to him that tilleth and not to MN,
who merely plants it, and scratches
about him occasionally. Iilllng means
thorough work. During dry weather 1t
is more necessary to stir the soil than
when there is plenty of rain. Don't
fear that you will HI your ,, corn 5na,, p ~
work it is oftener killed from lack OF
it. Anybody can make corn whe %
time. but the dilligent worker makes
corn with very little rain.-Webster
Tribune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
ASSESSORS NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested
July. 1883. the Police Jury of the parish of st.
Landry, Sitting as the Board OF Reviewers OF
Assessments, as provided by law, will begin
its sessions for thepurpose OF arbitrating upon
ali lists of property and the cash value thereof
in all cases wherein there is a difference IN
listing or valuation between the assessor ana
property owner. The decisions OF the Board
OF Reviewers will be final, unless set aside in
accordance with Art. 203 of the Constitution.
The equalization OF assessments of all proper
ties will likewise be regulated by the Board
OF Reviewers. OCTAVE FONTENOI.
i11ne 3)-2t Assessor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

At the last meeting of st. Landry
Lodge No. 4, A. 0. u. W., at Opelousas,
June %, 1883, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
G. w. Hudspeth, P. M. W.; C. Mayo,
NJ. W.; j. T. Strother, F.; Frank Della
rue, O; B. F. Meginley, Reed; Bernard
Martin, Fin; Louis Desmarais, Recr.;
Sol Loeb, G.; w. T. Henderson, |. S.
W.; w. j. Mcdowell, Q. S. w; Jno. N.
Ogden, T. is mo.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Talmage finds the spices and aroma
of the Christian religion to be superior
to the vinegar and bitter gums. He
would line the pathway to heaven with
flowers and every thing pleasant to the
senses. This does not agree win the
creeds of the ascetics, though it is both
sensible and reasonable. Ii the theo-
logians would Christianize and human
:ze their religion it would be more pop,
u.;,r, and spread without the effort and nc.
expense that attend the present phil
work. There is too little OF the "glad
tidings of great joy" in the stiff and lrk-
some forms of observance and the con-
slant demand upon the pocket, which
are understood to be visible signs OF a
religious life.-City Item.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

A "Country Merchant writing to the
Times Democrat from Swan Lake, Miss.
complains that bale of cotton shipped
by him to New Orleans loses fifty pounds
while box of meat shipped from st.
Louis to Swan Lake, and weighed on
the scales that weighed the cotton, does
not lose pound. The merchant asks
some of our "cotton lords" of tue Cot
ton Exchange to explain the phenome--
non. Of course he will not get a word
Of explanation from the source from
whence he seeks it. Nor can we easily
account for the loss of fifty pounds on
a bale of cotton shipped to New Orleans.
It is perfectly inexplicable to us. We
we're about to explain it away on the
ground Of the humidity of the atmos-
phere, but suddenly remembering
Esop's fable Of the Ass who lightened
his load Of salt by fording a deep
stream and the failure OF his brother to
tighten his load of wool in the same
manner, we saw how near we came to
making the Item ridiculous, and re-
Trained. The reason why a box OF
meat sent from st. Louis to Mississip-
pi does not lose in weight is perfectly
nlainf to the dullest comprehension.
The merchants Of Swan Lake are not
raising a 'city CROP OF pork. That
part Of the difficulty is easily dis
posed Of The perphlesRfg e., question nanas Is s.
cotton IN. O. City Item.
The conundrum, what becomes OF
the fifty pounds of cotton is easily an
swered. It is not perplexing. But this
is the important question, what will
become of the country around Swan
Lake that raises cotton.to buy st. Louis
meat ?D-Farmerville Gazette.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
A Grass Widow.
Indianapolis Independent.

"Na. what is a grass widow z" asked
a Harlem youth, who had been reading
in the papers about a person OF that
description.
aWhy, my boy, I can't explain it ex-
actly,n replied the mother.
: aIssll bet I know, anyhow, said the
smart youngster.n
"a Grass widow is female woman
whose husband died Of hay fever he
exclaimed. Then he went out in the
kitchen and rubbed the cats nose with
red pepper.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

On account of a pressure of brief
work during the entire week number
of communications do not appear in
this issue. For the same reason the
public will excuse the birth Of editorial
and local news. Besides this, we have
been deserted by "our grip and intimi-
dated by the threat of her old beau to
.chicot,r "thump' us, etc.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
The demand for Eupion Oil increased
so, per cent dnring the year 18S2-[adv

Eupion Oil furnishes clear, brilliant
s;eht. is crystal white in color, inodor-
ana and free from deposit or sediment.
~ bnrns freely, does not crust the wick
and is absolutely safe. As proof OF this
we refer to the thousands OF families
Tho have used it for years to their en-
tire satisfaction, and who viii use no
other.-[adv.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

On Tuesday morning last we saw one
Of Rev. T. j. Hough's Jersey cows
MIXED, which gave nearly three gallons.
she was MIXED again in the evening,
and gave over two gallons, and for
the day, something over five gallons.
The milk weighed eight pounds to the
Gallon. Forty pounds of milk for one
cow in day is hard to beat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

We received this week from Col. G..
B. Andrus, two half-grown and jointed
stocks of sugar cane.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Eupion Oil is made from the very best
Crude Oil; is double refined, and free
from all impurities.-[adv.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

One darkey met another on Market
street and said: Else just found out
suppin' new" The other asked: "What
am it ~ The former replied: "Dey tell
me dat Abraham Lincoln been as
sassed.' The latter laughed heartily
and remarked: ''Lor, chile peoples jist
trying to fool you ~
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Another fish fry on Sunday last, but
owing to the fact that our knowledge of
manipulating sein without bag to it
limited the fish supply, we can only say
that we enjoyed long ride, a fine swim,
and chicken stew.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

An entertainment for the benefit Of
st. Joseph Convent, colored, was given
by the sisters of that Institution at vi
laseca's hall on Monday night last 1t
was well managed, the pupils acquit-
ting themselves admirably, and receiv-
ing near the close many prizes and a
word of encouragement at the hands of
Father Gilbert Raymond.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

The last night of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
school entertainment was occupied In
the rendition of "Maud Irving play,
in which all the pretty girls and hand
some boys took part and did well.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Messrs. Carriere & Joubert, in view
OF keeping fresh an increased supply OF
the choice meats they are selling, have
purchased large ice box in which they
propose to keep during all hours Of the
day for sale any amount of the fat beef
and mutton they have purchased. Meat
will be delivered at houses if necessary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

The largest tomatoes we have seen
this season, were grown by Mr.. Ned
Clements of Bellevue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

See notice headed Auction" in which
household goods, kitchen utensils, etc,
are offered for sale by Mr.. Camille
Roos. Call on him Immediately or you
may loose an opportunity for getting a
bargain.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Rev. F. w. Lewis will preach at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow, Sun
day, at II A. NJ. and Z p. NJ.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

The Supreme Court meets here on
Monday next.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Eupion Oil was first manufactured in
ST. Louis, in 1881, and not an accident is
on record as having resulted from it's
use.-[adv.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

We learn that the time fixed for begin
ming the camp-meeting at the Belle
Cheney Springs is Aug. 18th, to contin-
ne four or five days. We are religious
~ inclined and may follow the crowd
for luck's sake.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

In using Eupion OIL you not only guard
your family from accident, but also pro-
vide the best and most brilliant light
that any burning oil can produce.-[ady.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
FOR RENT.

u1trE STORE BUILDING and Ware
house. corner Court and Landry Streets,
lafterly occupied by Cam lille Roos, is for rent
on liberal terms. Apply to .,
June2 Z. D. LEfEb re.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
Lazy.
Kansas City Journal.

Kansas City Journal.
"He was very lazy said old Mrs.
Jones. II must say my first husband
was very lazy man.
'How lazy was he ?' [ asked.
.Well, he was so lazy-Mr. Jones was
so lazy that he wouldn't shovel path
to the front gate"
"How did he get the path broken
out ?" / asked.
"Oh, he use to lay on the lounge and
pinch the baby's ear with the nippers
until the neighbors came rushing in to
see what was the matter and thus tread
down the snow
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Ask your druggist or grocer for Eu.
pion Oil.-[adv.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
NOTICE.

TUyHE PUBLIC ARE INFORMED
that have purchased the surveying instru-
ments and all the maps and plots which were
the nroperty of the late Hezekiah Hayes. Par
ties Wishing to derive information from them
can do so by applying to me at washington; La
June . y. ". dAoEhl l..
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30
FOR RENT!

uyHE POsEY Residence situated opposite
the Episcopal Church, on Union street, in
the town Of Opelousas. For particulars apply to
inne 16-tf T. J. HOUGH. :,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-30

Eupion Oil, the family safety oil.-[adv