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St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

While some of our merchants complain of
duh times, others say that business is brisker
than at this stage of the season last year. Most
of our farmers have raised something else be-
side cotton for sale, and therefore have more
cash money to spend. There is pretty fair
demand here for most any thing farmer can
raise.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

We learn that Mr.. Julius Meyers has CON-
,nenced the erection OF several cottages for rent
al purposes on his premises next to Judge
Jos. M. Moore's residence.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

On Saturday last the race between Twinkle
a mare raised here, and Carlos, Jr.. St Mar
tins horse, came off in grand style, the latter
coming out fifteen feet ahead at its close. We
understand that the mare was not in proper
running condition. After the principal con-
test was ended, everything which was fat and
sleek was required to do its best against an OPP
zonent while every fellow who could raise a
dime came to the front and waged it. From
what we can learn winnings from the latter,
On either side, was not enough to get up res
rectable drunk" FOR a lemonade man.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

The Ladies' Aid festival. which took place at
Mrs. Simpsons residence Thursday night last
we learn proved both pleasant and profitable
to all concerned
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
SUCCESSION SALE.
ESTATE OF EMANUEL MURPHY.
No. 1896.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

No. 1896.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
BY virtue of an order Of the Honorable Dist
ret Court in and for the parish OF st. Landry,
there will be sold at public sale TO the last aud
highest bidder, by the undersigned administra-
tor, at the last residence OF the deceased near
Rayne, on TUESDAY, December, 18th,
1885, the following described property belong
ing to the estate Of Emanuel Murphy, deceased,
tO-wit:
1st. Sixty acres of land in section 8, and forty
acres in section IL all in L 8. s. OF Il. j..
I'D. Eight head of cattle, tour horses, one waes-
on. and other articles too numerous 10 mention.
| Terms and Conditions Land TO be sold one
third cash, balance payable in ono and two
Years from day of sale, purchasers to furnish
| their notes with good and solvent security to
dissatisfaction of the adm1., said notes to bear
EIGHT per cent per annum interest after matlrl-
| ty and special mort gage ana. vendors privilege
reserved. Movables do be sold for cash on the
day of sale. 1,,,p,,e
| nov n Administrative
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

A fair for the benefit of the Catholic Church
will be held at Perrodin's Hall on the nights OF
ths--.s.ah, 18TH and 18th of November. at which
a world OF good things will be offered Tor sale,
and the public will enjoy treat such as is sell
dom dealt out in Opelousns. Admission free.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

To breath the balmy air,
In that western land OF bliss
Where all the pheasants are,
Last Sunday, he left this.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

Shipments Of cotton at the railroad up tto
Tuesday evening last amounted to 27o9 bales
rice, 1908 sacks.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

We learn that according to accepted report
ut the last general conference OF Methodists
in Louisiana the financial status of the Ope-
lousas passionate, presided over by Rev. i. j..
Hcngil was best Of any Of the rural charges
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

Rev. j. NJ. Brown of Washington, preached
10 an appreciative audience ON Sunday last at
the Methodist church.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

An Gid colored woman, Breneau by name
died here one day this week, aged one hundred
and ten yeers.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

The finest Plush Trimmings and Artificial
Flowers and Plumes at Mrs. A. b. Chacheres
Sonth Union street.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

Go to Mrs. A. B. Chachere for Fashionable
Dressmaking-
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

lam a candidate for Judge of the 18th Judi
eial District, subject to nomination by the
Democratic Parish Convention.
Dec 10-1m GEO. w. HUoof - n
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

Lack of time and space forbid giving tht
usual amount oflocal reading matter.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

Prof - Horn his been holding a series lee
lures here part of this week to full houses.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

The young folks enjoyed another wal
aronnda at Perrodin's Hall on Thursday nigh
last.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
G Execu.

See proceedings Parish Democratic Execu-
tive Committee in this issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
For Clerk of. Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. DoRsiN
p. LAFLEUR as a candidate for Clerk OF the
18th Judicial District Court. st. Landry SUD
ject to nomination by the Democratic Parish
Convention.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

By virtue Of an order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public sale, to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned admmstra.
Niggerfoot on WEDNESDAY, 21st November,
1888, the following described property belong
ny to the estate OF Jean Pierre Laheur ana
lWife, o-wit:
One Creole marc, one COW and .yearling, one
AMOR one Singers Sewing Machine, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Terms: Dash. an,,no,,
nov. 10. - Administrators
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10

See Mrs. A. B. Chaehere's low price Felvef
satin and Straw Hats before purchasing else
where.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. Willie II. PARROT and sister. Miss Della.
now residing at Garland Station. We're here to
attend the nremen's ball They left for home
by sunday evenings train.
MIR. Herman Bodennller, one Of the attaches
OF this office, left on Tuesday last to become q
resident for q while of Vernillionyille The
good wishes OF many friends attend him.
sheriff G. C. Duson and Deputy G. Z. Hayes
arrived by Thursdays train from Winona. Miss
.Ehither they had been to deliver Brown
Charles Curtis. one OF the Pace malrderers.
Mr.. Sam Capped of Evergreen, was down or
q visit during the past week.
Mr., Charlie Gihbon, Of st. Mary's, reached
Dpelousas by Sunday evenings tram
Mr.. ]. NJ. Ware, of Bellevue, who hasbe al
seut for some time, arrived Sunday last
Buy your Ottoman and Grograin ribbons Q
Ms. A. B. Chachere whose supply cant %
surpassed.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
: ESTATE OF DANIEL FERRIS.

No. 1894
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. nkass
Whereas. Philip Stephens of the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by
his petition to be appointed admins
traitor of the estate OF Daniel Ferris,
deceased, late of the parish of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment, will file the same
IN writing in my office in the town OF Opelon-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
Nov 1O-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
NEW ORLEANS, August l, 1888.
To The Public!
Investigate for Yourselves /! /!

IHfCDtISsulO iva WI ntIsI 49,
Postmaster General Gresham having pub
llshed a wilful and malicious falsehood in re-
gard to the character OF the Louisiana State
Lottery Company, the following facts are given
tn the public to prove his statement, that we
are engaged in q fraudulent business, to be
false and untrue
Amount of prizes paid by the Louisiana State
Lottery Company from January /, 1879, to
present date: @
paid to Southern Express Co., New
Orleans, T. NJ Wescoat, Manager 81 100000
Paid to Louisiana National Bank, Jos.
H. Oglesby, President. .--.....-.-. 463,900
Paid to Louisiana State National Bank,
S. II. Kennedy, Presfdent----.-.... 125,100
Paid to New Orleans National Bank,
A. Baldwin. President --.---.-..-.-. $3.50
Paid to Union National Bank, 5. Char
larOn, Cashier. 6445o
President. .......--.,.....-...-..-,. $1,000
Cassard, President .-..-.. $4,000
Paid to Hbernia National Bank, Chas.
Palfrey, Cashier. $1,000
paid to Canal Bank Ed Toby, Cashier 1880
| Mitchell Cashier $500
| Total paid as above ... 81, 1885, 5o
! Paid in sums of under 81 900 at the va
| rious offices of the COmany through
! out the United States ....--..--..- 2,627,410
Total paid by all. 81, ssl 900
public to the officers of the aboye-named cor
| porations and for our legality and standing to
| the Mayor and officers Of the city of New Or
leans to the State aathorities q louisiana anu a
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 VINO
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 cltl-
| Zens WI. A. DAUPHIN, President
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
JUDICIAL ADVERTEsENAENI
cHEKEEF,s SALE.
HENRY L. GARLAND vs.. MOSES GREEN
No

DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANUKI'
the HONORABLE District Court in and for the
parish of st. Landry in the above entitled and
numbered case, will proceed to sell at puenc
auction to the last and highest bidder az tne
DAY, the 18th day of December, 1883, at IL
o'clock A. NJ, the following described property,
to-wit: -
lonsas. bounded north BY lot OF n. L. Garland,
south by North street, or Railroad avenue, east
by Eli Mcdaniel and west by Walnut street,
together with buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms-Cash.
nov. 10. Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
NOTICE OF ADNIINIsTRATlO
: ESTATE OF FRANKLIN REED.

No. 4478.
PROBATE D Psgg d an DISTRICT TheT COURT,
Whereas, Francois Reed fills, of the parish OF
St. Landry has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES .. CHACHERE,
nov l0-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-10
y. W..

IN. o. Times-D Democrat, Sept. "A, 1882.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Quick as q Wink.

When the professor of chemistry at
Oxford, Sir Benjamin Brodie, was ex-
perimenting on peculiarly explosive
fluid of his own discovery, and was
holding small bottle of this fluid be-
tween his eyes and the light, either
through the tremulous motion or the
warmth of his hand the fluid exploded
with such violence as to blow to pieces
to dust, in fact-the bottle which
contained it; and his first thought was,
II am blinded; this glass has been
driven into my eyes, and 1 shall never
see again." Upon putting his hand to
his eyes, however, he found that the
glass had gone entirely into the outside
of his lids, and that his eyes were per-
fectly safe. Either the flash of light
or the explosion (Which occurred first
is not known) had called forth an in
stantaneous respondent muscular
movement, which protected his eyes by
the closure of his eyelids.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Origin Of Blizzard.

In the North american Reuie1c Mr..
Tucker looks up the origin of several
Americanisms, among which is the Wig
orous newcomer "blizzard." 1t is hard
ly necessary to say that the word bliz-
zard, as now understood, is a terrific
storm, with low barometer, light clouds
or none at all, and the air full of parti-
cles Of snow, is the form of dry, sharp
crystals, which, driven before the wind,
bite and sting like fire. The term is
said to have made it's first appearance
in print about the year 1860, in news
paper called the Northern Vindicator,
published at Estherville, MINI. Its
etymology can only be guessed at, but
there has been no lack of guesses. The
English word "blister,'' the French
"bouilard," the German "blitz," the
Spanish "Brisa," the surname "Bliz-
zard" (said to be common around Bal
timore), an unpronounceable Sioux
term, and the Scotch verb "blizzen''-
all these and other words have been
suggested with various degrees of i'm
probability as the origin Of the term.
Mr.. fuckers conjecture is that 1t is
simply an attempt, not wholly unsuc-
cessful, to represent the whistling and
driving" noise of terrible storm.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

The mother of Josh Billings is nine
ty-two years old She evidently re-
solved to live until her son learns how
to spell.
The Cincinnatians call everything
that has noise to it ''musical festi
val" from the visitation of hand organ
to week of grand opera.
A correspondent tells an anecdote Of
an old woman, who when her pastor
said to her, "Heaven has not deserted
you in your old age" replied, "No, sir
have very great appetite STILL
DO you realize-have you reflected
over it-Angelina?" whispered Clar
ence to his betrothed. "Only two
weeks more and we shall be one! Blu,
remember, darling, / am to be thai
One"
Some heartless wretch caught two
cats, tied them by the tails, and flung
them into the cellar of church. The
residents Of the vicinity heard the
noise the animals made, but thought il
was the choir rehearsing
You make me think" John Will
liams said, dropping upon sofa beside
pretty girl one Sunday evening, sol
bank whereon thew wild thyme grows
"Do 2" she murmured; sit is so nice;
but that is pas step in the hall, and
unless you can drop out of the front
window before cease speaking, you'll
have a little wild time with him, my
own, for he loves you not"
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
The Sting Of the Bee.

If we press the abdomen of the bee
or wasp, so as to cause the sting to
protrude, we should naturally think
that the sharp, dark-colored instrument
was the sting itself. This, however,
is not the case. The real sting is a
very slender instrument, nearly trans
parent, keenly pointed, and armed on
one edge with row of barbs. So ex-
actly does the sting resemble the many
barbed arrows of certain savage tribes
that, if the savages had possessed
microscopes we should certainly have
thought that they borrowed the idea of
the barb from the insect. What we
see with the unaided eye is simply the
sheath of the sting. Many savages
poison their spears and arrows, and
here also they have been anticipated
by the insect. But the sting is infinite
ly superior to the arrow poison. No
poison that. has yet been made, not
even the terrible wourali, or curare, as
it is sometimes called, can retain its
strength after long exposure to the
air. The upas poison of Borneo, for
example, loses its potency in two or
three hours. But the venom Of the
sting is never exposed to the air at all
1t is secreted by two long thread-like
glands, not nearly so thick as human
hair, and is then received into little
bag at the base of the string. When
the insect uses its weapon it contracts
the abdomen, thereby forcing the sting
out and compressing the venom-bag.
By the force of the stroke which drives
the sting into the foe its base is pressed
against the venom-bag and a small
amount Of poison driven into the
wound. AS a rule, if the bee or wasp
be allowed to remain quiet, it will with
draw its sting, but as the pain causes
sudden jerk, the barbed weapon can
not be withdrawn, and the whole ap-
paratus Of sting, poison-bag and glands
is torn out of the insect, thereby caus-
in0 its death.-Good Words.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
THE FAMILY DOCTOR.

Sunshine for Sleepless People
Sleepless people-and they are many
in America-should court the sun.
The very worst soporific is laudanum,
and the very best, sunshine There
fore, it is very plain poor sleepers
should pass as many hours as possible
in the shade. Many women are mar
tyrs, and yet they do not know it.
They shut the sunshine out of their
houses and their hearts, they wear
wells, they carry parasols, they do all
possible to keep off the subtlest and yet
most potent influence which is intend
ed to give them strength and beauty
and cheerfulness. Is it not time to
change this, and so get color and roses
in our pale cheeks, strength in our
weak backs, and courage in our timid
soulsp The women of America are
pale and delicate; they may be bloom
ing and strong, and the sunlight will
be potent influence "A this transfer
nation.
Cozds.-Dr. J. H. Hanaford says in
Dr. Foote's Health Monthly: While
many of the affections attributed to an
exposure, unquestionably are but an in
fammation of the mucous surfaces
generally dependent on the state of the
stomach, there are still other forms re-
sulting from sudden checking of the
perspiration or an interference with
the steady and necessary discharge of
the waste matter of the system throug
the millions of pores of the skin. 1t is
reasonable to infer that most of these
are preceded by a depressed state of the
body, either resulting from an exposure
to too great heat-always weakening
OR to sudden transitions from heat to
cold, or vice versa. If, for example,
one is long exposed to heated room
the temperature much higher than
would be patiently endured in the sum-
mer-of course weakened in perspira-
tion, the skin relaxed, depressed in vi
tai force, then to brave the bleak winds
and the frosts of a winters night, cold
of the severest form may be reasonably
expected. This results partially, at
least, from the abruptness. suddenness
of the transition. 1t is also true that a
similar effect is induced by the sud-
denness of the change from cold and
moist air to a dry apd hot air, with the
temperature too high, as in public
speaking or in most forms of brain la
bor 1t is safe, therefore, to seek an
intermediate temperature remaining
for a time in an intermediate tempera-
ture-not long enough to become really
cold, but simply to avoid the results of
exposure to extremes of heat and cold.
Be comfortable.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
A Witch.

Witches are still common in the
west of England. A Plymouth witch
has lately caused good deal of dis
comfort to seafaring young man. He
set sail with a smack-owner of Brix-
ham, as member of the crew, but his
health suffered in his maritime adven-
ture, and physician advised him that
he was in danger of losing his eye
sight. The master Of Ssiaie smack bade
the young mariner consult white
witch at Plymouth, and the sufferer
took his advice. The white witch
boldly declared that not the invalid but
the whole smack was under spell,
and suffering from the wiles of sor-
cerers. The master and the lad visited
the witt h together, but the spell could
not be removed. The youth then went
into an infirmary, and recovered not
only his health, but wages from his
master. But the witch will continue
TO drive trade in Plymouth.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Figures Of Interest.

The vastness of the sum which
would have resulted from an invest
ment of one million dollars, made at
the time the Pyramid "Cheops" was
built (if it had then been possible to
have so planted" or lodged it, or its
equivalent, that it would have, in any
wise, increased at an average rate Of
one per cent per annum), it is very
difficult to comprehend. The figures
given in the last line of the table
printed hereon, we will not attempt to
enumerate, but simply write the
total there shown (resulting in 1900
years at one per cent interest," as fol-
lows: 4,O52,55 ,153, ,O18, ,o76, ,267, 100000
dollars. We thus leave the reader to
suit his own notions in regard to
enumeration. We remark, however,
that if so vast sum as the foregoing
should be divided equally among the
1,400,000,000 men, women and child
rem now inhabiting the globe, each
(including all the babies) would have
the very handsome fortune of 1884,
100000, an amount sufficient to buy
the City of New York, for winter res
idence, and also the northern portion
of the state itself in which to recreate
in the summer, and still have residue
large enough to buy half the states Of
Delaware and Rhode Island, to hole
for any possible heir of the next gen
Grafton. Or this residue would bt
large enough to secure the control, in
great measure, at least, of the chief
railway and other transportation sys-
TENS of the United States. If the
evidences of wealth that would have
thus grown should all be Cancelled
except in one isolated case, that one,
when he arrived at mans estate, could,
under existing laws, make continent
dance whenever he should choose to
pipe.
The Pyramid Kings reigned about
1000 years ago. One of the Pyramids
of the Gizeh group (Cheops) now
standing, covers 18 acres, and is 480
feet high. Herodotus says 100000
men worked 20 years in building this
sepulchral monument. AT one cent
per day, the cost for labor alone would
therefore have been six million dollars.
If one-sixth of this amount Cor one
million dollars) had been lodged at
that period where it would have in
increased at the rate of one per cent
(and small fraction additional, so as
to make the increase even three-fold
each 100 years) the total row would
be as shown in tho accompanying
table:
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Asbestos.

Some very fine specimens Of asbestos,
says the Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise,
are being found in the Bishop Creek
country. Contrary to the popular no
tion, this mineral is generally found in
volcanic regions. The fiber of the
specimens shown Is from four to six
inches in length, and is soft and silky.
A strand of it can he tied into knot,
same as flax FIBER 1t is found in what.
from the description of it. appears to
be serpentine rock, and not very far
from the crater of an extinct volcano.
In the rough, the mineral looks like so
many roots of the beech tree, but on
being beaten with mallet or hammer,
the whole becomes mass of white
fiber, with sort of satin luster. 1t is
said that great planks or slabs of the
raw material may be procured. The
ordinary asbestos is used in the manu-
facture of sort of plaster for coating
steam drums and for fire-proof paint;
but this, it seems, might be spun and
woven into a fire-proof cloth that
would be useful for some purposes. 1t
might be made into drop curtains for
theaters, and for partitions in places
where it is necessary to guard against
the spread of fire that is, could be
utilized in making curtains to drop
across halls and passages in large build
ings in case of fire. Tapestry or wall
paper made of this material would be
a great safeguard against fire.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
A Spanking Team.

Johnny and Tommy were playing
out in street where there was much
fast driving, and where they had been
forbidden to 60.
"Hello," said Johnny, there comes
a spanking team"
"Where?" replied Tommy.
Fright across the street there; it's
your mother and mine, and we'd better
cut sticks and get out Of this" which
they did, with their mothers after
them.