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St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
JUDICIAL ADTERTHSEMEN
DURLsC SALE.
ESTATE OF JACQUES CHARIOT,
! III Community with Constance Cheyls.
No. 4430
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

| BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the District
| Court i'll and for the parish of ST. Landry there
| will be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned at the last
on WEDNESDAY, November l4th, 1883. the
following described property. belonging to the
estate of Jacques Chariot. deceased to-wit:
list. A certain tract OF prairie land situated
J. B. Deconette. south by j. & A. Perrodin,
east by j. & A. Perrodin, and west by j. e. A.
Perrodin. measuring one hundred arpents.
| cd. A tract of prairie land situated at Mallet
| by same, east by Alexandra Rene and J. Suffice,
and west by j. B. Durousseau.
Sd. Twelve work oxen, fourteen mich cows
and their calves, about twenty head other gen
| tie cattle, eighteen gentle creole horses. one
mule, six wild horses, ten creole mares and
colts, fifty head of sheep, about thirty head OF
hogs, branding iron. one hack and harness, one
| ox-eart, six yokes and OK chains, one lot OF
saddle. one double barrel shot gun, one colts
revolver, cross cut saw, cooking stove and
utensils, lot household furniture, one English
| bull, one gray stallion and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Terms and Conditions The immovable prop
erty upon a credit OF one, two and three years
from day of sale, purchasers to give their notes
payable to the order of the tutrx bearing eight
| per cent per annum interest from date. to be
| secured by special mortgage and vendors
privilege, with clause STIMULATING ten per
cent attorneys fees, in case they be incurred.
The movable property to be sold for cash for all
adjudicati0ns uptO and UT der twenty dollars and
for all adjudications over that amount one
balance twelve months from day OF sale, pur-
chasers to give their notes to order OF tutrix,
bearing eight, per cent per annum interest
from date, and secured by two solvent securi-
ties in solido with the purchaser.
CONSTANCE CHEvIs,
oct 13-5t Natural Tutrix.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

The temptation Of a railroad ride was
so great that when the colored excur-
sion left on Saturday morning last, an
old negro woman beat her way to
Bellevue Stati on, walked back in the
sun and said: well, thank God, / got a
good ride for once in my life, ct l didn't
hav de money" Another colored wo-
man whose brain was rather muddled
by the excitement then prevailing was
sent to house aftera clothes basket.
just as she reached the place sent to, a
crowd of excursionists passed. She
failed to go in and returned home.
when asked if she brought the basket
she exclaimed: mo chile, de people
goin' off made SO much fuss dat ! clean
forgot WHARF was"
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
oct Is
A CALL.

To the Members of the Democratic Executive
Committee of st. Landry
Whereas, A meeting of the Democratic Elk
ecutive Committee Of the State having been
called to meet in the City Of New Orleans on
the 22d inst,
And Whereas, 1t is thought that there is a
vacancy in the said Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee, which is to be filed by the
parish Executive Committee,
Now, as President of said Democratic parish
executive Committee, call it together to meet
at the Courthouse in Opelousas, at IL o'clock on
the 10th instant to consider this matter.
HENRY l.. GARLAND,
Opelousas, Oct. 6, 1883.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

A day or two ago we had occasion to
step into an Office. and finding it for
the moment nnoccupied. was about to
leave, when in stepped an individual
who, while our head was partially
turned, endeavored to grab from the
writing desk what he supposed to be
two five dollar pieces, but which proved
to be only raised galvanized impress
sions on business card. When he saw
that we had witnessed the "sell," he
hurriedly took up an old paper and re-
marked that he was looking for THE
ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Since the opening of Opelonsas Fe-
male Institute, THE Adelphian Echo"
a monthly paper, read in their society
during last session, has been revived.
with Misses Maud Littell and Ida
Wright editors. We wish them much
success in their endeavor, and if they
furnish us copy, guarantee that clip
pings from it will have first place in our
columns.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
MASS MEETING
At Rayne, Oct. Sd, Endorsing the Ac.
aions of c.. G.. Dus0n.

Meeting was called to order byR. J. G. Bull
On his motion A. o. Boudreau was appointed
Secretary and George Bourdier, Chairman.
Aser sscera on news
and Lane, the murderers of old man Nicely. on
the Payne plantation, the following resolutions
were offered by r. j. G. Bull and unanimously
adopted by all present:
heartily approve the heroic and vigilant acts OF
our noble sheriff G. C. Duson, in hunting down
the mnrderers Of old man Nicely on the Payne
plantation, and we further offer orr thanks to
The Almighty III sparing him from the bullets
:, Inch he so narrowly escaped in the discharge
of his official duties and further, owing to our
confidence Ill him as defender of law and
good order, we heartily endorse him and be-
lieve that the killing Of the man Brown was
only in self-defence, and i'll order to effect his
and his comrades arrest, could not have been
avoided.
And be it further resolved, that in view of
his services in behalf OF the commonwealth Of
st. Landry, we believe that 1t ia the duty Of
every citizen and admirer of the law being
maintained, to unfurl the banner to the breeze
with Z. G. Duson forever our sheriff
On motion OF r. Beer, it was resolved that all
present should sign their names to the fOregO-
ing resolutions.
j. f. Morris, F. Claverie,
L. 4. Deputy, M. Arenas,
j. ID. Bernard, X. Beer,
Georae BGnrdier. T. Bowden,
f. PerrOdin, w. Theriot,
ID. II. Bull, G. NJ. Breaux
B. Harmon, s. Breaux,
l.. A. Keller, J.. Meginley
r. Clark, p. G. Morse,
A. 8. Chappuis, p. Deputy,
w. T. Moore, n. Young,
A. Perry, E. Bourdier,
W. s. Mcbride.
Three hearty cheers were offered for the Sec
rotary and Chairman, and meeting adjourned
After adjournment L.. r. Deputy proposed
drinks but the meeting retired on cold water.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

There are q number of ponds around
town in which on account of dry wealth
er the water is very low and fishes
are dying in them, causing very I'M
pleasant stencil. They ought to be
drained Immediately after the first rain,
in order to get rid of this recent accu-
mutation of filth.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Since the last sitting of the Supreme
Court at this place law students are
remarkably scarce and consequently
there are not many spicy yarns" aaoat
for publication. Those who are here
haven't time to say much about any
thing save law.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

The street commissioners are having
some substantial work done in the way
of building bridges and opening bitches
on cross-streets. AS soon as the col
lection of town taxes justify it, street
hands will be regularly at work to put
the finishing touch on work already
well begun.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

AS, on account of dry weather, cotton
opened much earlier and will be a re-
1narkably short crop, the business
season is already upon US with very lit
tie appearance of brisk times, the mer-
chants complaining of small sales and
no profits
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
A CARD.
To NV Friends and the Public at Large.

Mr.. NV. Singleton, Sr. having stated in q
communication to the Opelousas Courier, that
have been guilty OF meddiing with the United
uty-postmaster in charge of same, take this
method of denying said charge This office
and its management stand ready for and court
an investigation at any time.
Respectfully,
oct 49, HENRY l.. ERLICH.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

On the I'd and Sd Nov, 1888, st. Johns
Fencing Club will give musical enter
ment for the benefit of the Dreux Mon
umental Fund, at the French Opera
House, New Orleans. Admission so
cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

As most of the Violators of the town
ordinance as regards drunkenness have
nothing left to pay fine with, we think
chat it would be a good idea to put
them to work in the public cemetery. It
would certainly be more impressive,
and might at the same time prove a
capital reform measure.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
We adopt and endorse the followin!
from the Colfax Chronicle:

another matter to which we wish
to call attention is that communications
recommending for Office or praising any
of the various candidates will only be
published at the rate of ten cents line
(seren words to constitute line) the
money to accompany the commuica-
ton. We make this statement for the
benefit OF correspondents who persist
i'll trying to wiring in putfs on their ia
yorite candidates in their letters to the
Chronicle.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Y Is : l. E
There will be sold at public auction, at the last
residence of the deceased in prairie Mamouth,
on WEDNESDAY, October oath. 1888, by the
undersigned administrator or any duly quail
fed auctioneer the following described proper
ty belonging to the estate OF Don Louis Vlcto-
rlane, deceased to-wit
One lot of improvements consisting OF a
dwelling, smoke house, corn-cfih, fencing and
pallngs enc set of cart wheels, one large har-
row, one shot gun. one lot OF tools, axe, Ratchet
and two planes, one saddle. one creole pony,
one COW and yearling. two large sows and the
hog mark, one branding iron, the chance OF u
COW running at large, one cross-cut saw, one
fro, two plows, one yoke, one hoe, one gr,n 40
stone, one lot old iron. one rice box. one-e1ghth
interest in ten arpents of rice land in prairie
Mamouth
Terms and Conditions.-An adjudications OF
five dollars and under, for cash all adjudica-
lions over five dollars payable in twelve
months from day of sale. purchasers furnishing
their notes with eight per cent interest from
maturity, with security to the satisfaction OF
the administrator.
SAM HAAS,
oct 13-2t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

If James H. Stone, formerly of Sa-
vannah, Georgia, will communicate with
John G.. Clark, attorney-at-law, Tuscu-
lum, bingham County, Gu, he will
learn something to his interest.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Services at tie Presbyterian Church
tomorrow, Sunday, by Ed. A. P. SEQ
field, at II A. NJ. and r. NJ.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Mr.. Chas. M. Richard, Deputy-Sher-
if' of Calcasieu was in Opelousas this
week ; his opinion is that Calcasieu is
for Nichols.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Mrs. NJ. B. Williams has recently
had her residence repaired. papered, re-
painted, etc., adding much to the COM
fort and looks Of it. Mr.. Martin. Budd
did the painting, kalsomining, etc.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Their New Year was duly observed
by the Hebrews here. Wednesday last
was their great feast day, when
stores were closed and they tasted for
twenty-four hours.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

On Wednesday last Ohio elected a
Democratic governor and legislature by
eight to ten thousand majority.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Shipments of cotton at the railroad
depot for this season up to Tuesday last
amounted to 1904 bales; rice, 934 sacks.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

We learn that Coulon's bridge over
the Teche is completed.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Mr.. belmont Donate has just finished
a neat improvement to his store build
ing by putting a substantial shed
around it.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

The town constable and police are
beginning to make things pretty hot
for hoodlums and peace disturbers.
Sam Brown, who recently paid fine
for disturbing religious meeting, got
too much "benzine" aboard few
nights ago and showed his colors at
a fair. John Mornhinveg and john
son had the fun of running him down
and locking him up. A strange darkey
who tried to interfere, received a lick
from Jonhson's hickory and subsidized.
"Gaston," run afoul Of Charcoal"
and "Siphe," was arrested and paid a
five dollar fine. Charcoal set
tied the disturbance for the balance of
that night.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
NOTICE OF TAELEAU.
ESTATE OF LOUISIANA YOUNG.
No. 4451,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Evariste Fentenot Of the parish OF
ST. Landry, having filed an account of
tutorship of his minors, issue Of his marriage
with said Louisiana Young, deceased, accompa-
MED By his petition praying for the homolcga-
ton of same,
And, Whereas, the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order of court bearing
date October 10, 1883,
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, i'll writing in my Office in the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why the said tableau should not be homologa-
ted and confirmed.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
oct 13-2t l&b Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

Whereas, Evariste Wright, administrator OF
tableau of classification of debts and dis:ribu-
ton of funds of said estate accompanied by
by his petition praying for the homologation
of same.
And. whereas, the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court bearing date
September 25th, 1883.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
tableau in writing in my Office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within the time required by law
why the said tableau should not be homologa-
~ -, JAMES Q. CHACHERE,
oct 1s-2t Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. r. Reaud and family, of the low
er coast visited Opelousas last week.
Mr.. TIP Firth of Evergreen, called
at our Office on Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. Harry Wartelle, for sometime at
tending dental lectures at Baltimore.
is again among us.
After several weeks absence, Sena-
tor Robertson returned on Saturday
last.
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Richard, deputy-sherif1
at Lake Charles, reached here on Sun
day last, bringing with him G.. W
Hornsby, for safe-keeping.
Mrs. Chas. N. Ealer and Mrs. E. D.
Estilette, who have been absent for
several months, the former at Dayton
Ohio, the latter at New Haven, Conn.
returned a few days ago.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

More prose than poetry"-Tax sales.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
TICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE
ESTATE OF LEANDRE GUITLoRY.
No. 4465.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

whereas, John Smith and wife Amelia Gull.
lory of the parish of St. Landry. have applied
by their petition to be appointed joint admin
nistrators of the estate OF Leandre Gulliory,
deceased, late OF the parish OF ST. Landry
position to said appointment, will file the same
in writing i'll niy office in the OF Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
oct 13-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
NEW ORLEANS, August /, 1882.
To The P ub|iic!!
Investigate for Yourselves !! !!

Postm&ster-G 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 fraudulent business, to be
false and untrue:
Amount OF prizes paid by the Louisiana State
Lottery Company from January 1, 1879 to
present date
Paid to Southern Express Co., New
Orleans, T. NJ. Wescoat, Manager. 81 1885, 800
Paid to Louisiana National Bank, Jos.
II. Oglesby, President .---.-.--.-. 463 800
Paid to Louisiana State National Bank,
S. H. Kennedy, President. 1875 100
Paid to New Orleans National Bank,
a. Baldwin, President. -..-.-....-.. $3.50
Paid to Union National Bank, S. Char
laron, Cashier. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 64,45o
Paid to Citizens Bank, E. L. Carrierc,
PRESIDENT $1,000
Paid to Germania National Bank, Jules
Cassard, President. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
Palfrey. Cashier .. $1,000.
Paid to Canal Bank, Ed. Toby, Cashier 1880
Paid TO Mutual National Bank, Jos.
Mitchell, Cashier 5000
Total paid as above s., a53s5e
Paid i'll sums of under 81 900 at the va
rlous offices OF the COmany through
out the United States .............- 2,627,41e
Total paid by all. 81. 1881 ,06ts
For the truth Of the above facts we refer the
public to the officers of the ahoye-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 M. "A. DAUPHEN, President.
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

See Police July proceedings in this
issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13
.NOTIEE.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La,

3 " - IL
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La, !
October I'd. 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named claimant has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support OF her claim and
that said proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver at New Orleans, La, on Wednesday
November 14th, 1883, VIZ: ELLEN WINNIE n, e
Patrick Kelly, alleged to be deceased, said Pat
rick Kelly having made Homestead entry No
ter and south east quarter of south east quar-
ter of section thirty-one in township eight
south range one east La Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz: w. w. Duson. Robert Nc
Cormack, B. M. Lambart and James Skiilug-
ton, of st. Landry parish. La.
C. B. DARRALL,
oct Register.
C.. w. DuROY,
ATToRNEX AT LAW,
OPELOUsAs, La.
Will practice II st. Landry and ADJOINING
ual isheS.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

10 w. y. mcBI1ue.
Three hearty cheers were offered for the Sec
rotary and Chairman, and meeting adjourned.
After adjournment L. r. Deputy proposed
drinks but the meeting retired on cold water.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-13

oct I3-2t
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-26

CHICAGO papers are appealing to the
conventions to nominate honest as
SCISSORS who will do their duty to the
city and not let large property owaers
off with nominal assessments. II
Chicago axssssora, who renow growled
at because the value property At
one.half of its market price, will come
to Omaha they can get q number Of
points ON low assessments from our
city assessors. A valuation OF q quar-.
ter In Omaha as matters 60 is high,
Every one of our wealthy tax shirkers
could howl themselves hoarse before
the board of equalization II they were
asked to pay taxes on q valuation OF
% per cent. The fact Is that the
majority of our heavy real estate
owners escape with an average assess
ment Of 10 per cent ON a true vaius'
ton of their property, while many do
not pay more than one-twentietb.
And this IL why Omaha ID advertised
throughout the country a. q city OF
30, 10000 inhabitants with . property
valuation Of less %. 600 1000.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-26
A WASHINGTON dispatch announce.

A WASHINGTON dispatch announces
that Gould ia scheming to get posses.
sion Of the telephone business In this
country. 1t L. stated on what Ia said
to be very good authority that he,
together with the Western Union tel.
egraph company and the Bell tele.
phone company have agreed upon a
plan, the outline of which Is that the
telephone companies shall water their
stock and assign one.third to the West.
ern Union telegraph company. In re.
turn for this it is stated that the West.
ern Union agrees to permit the use Of
Its wires for telephone purposes and the
Bell telephone company agrees to sell
their instruments to local exchanges
at q fair price instead of charging
rent as at present. This arrangement
is said to be the result Of an awaken.
Ing on the part of the Western Union
to the fact that the tels.
phone company Is o "a
take . great part Of their bushes.
over long distances. Recent expert
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-26

If the sewer bond proposition car
ries, Omaha will have street crossings
which can be travelled over without
%wrenchlng\ wagons and breaking
springs. The construction OF the two
storm water sewers proposed will re.
lieve the cutters In the central portion
Of the city, from the torrents Of water
which rush down our hills after every
rain and carry the surplus to the river
by independent oonduits. When this
L. done there will be no need Of the
high cutters and deep gulleys at the
crossings which now defsoe u ~stsosts.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-26

THE death of Postmaster General
Howe takes another distinguished
leader from the arena of American
politics. Mr.. Howe was not q man of
brilliant genius like his late colleague,
Matt Carpenter, but he was q man of
unbending integrity, imbued with pa.
triotio devotion to the cardinal princl.
pies of republicanism 10 enunciated
BY Its founders, among whom he was
from the outset quite prominent. Dur.
Ing and since the war MI. Howe bore
. conspicuous part In the oounsels Of
the nations. Thrice honored with .
seat In the United States senate and
more recently . member Of the oabi.
net, Mr.. Howe has filed the full mea.
q r Of his ambition.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-26
he highest honors at the next annual com.

the highest honors at the next annual COM
mencement.
Judge Fisher, Of Alma, will soon get
Sic, 000 from the Japanese indemnity fund
and will invest the whole sum in Alma
property.
A sick man belonging IN Omaha was
cared for by North Platte people and sent
TO his home with money to psy bis ex-
psnses.
A FIRE at Grand Island last week de-
etroyed q tailor shop and damaged the
Union Pacific railroad hotel to q consider
extent.
Rulo Is on q building boom. It Is said
that fully three hundred building Of vari.
GUS descriptions will be put up there this
year.
An addition will be built to the Presby.
terrain church at Fremont, to Accommodate
the new organ and the growing congrega-
ton.
Last week the Butler county bank
changed It's charter as q state institution,
and hereafter 1t will o national institution.
Over one hundred new residents moved
into Brownville last year for the purpose
Of making 1t their permanent home.
Lyons has presented q petition signed
W u "a ShsfEchog oonihk W. eh ~
corporation Of the place as q village.
The State Bank company at Red Cloud
has let the contract for the erection Of q
brick banking house to cost $14,5OO.
Fillmore county IL filling up with emf.
grants this spring more rapidly than ever
before in the history of the county.
A dry goods house In Schuyler has
closed up. A dearth of business and
anxious creditors did the work.
Men ct Fairbury are organizing q com.
pany Of cavalry for the N. N. G.. They
were on dress parade last week.
Miss Dora Hammond, who for the past
nine years had been assistant postmistress
at York, died there last week.
The B. & M. company has made q mum.
Der of improvements at De Witt upon the
depot grounds and elsewhere.
d w. Curtis, q Platt,mouth school
teacher, stole 500 from his room mate last
week. He will be punished.
Work on the creamery ct Central City
will be commenced Immediately, the base.
ment being finished.
The citizens Of Tecumseh want . new
school BUILDING to accommodate the in
creasng population.
The company which Is prospecting for
coal near Fairbury is under the auspices of
the B. & M. road.
Reed. the wits murderer, who Is now In
Jail at Beatrice, will have his trial at this
term Of court.
The building of q new Presbyterian
church at Nelson will soon be commenced.
The schools at David City are said to be
among the best diciplined in the state.
A stock firm in Schuyler recently sold
45 head Of yearling bulls for 81, 700.
The ferry across the Loup at Fullerton
will soon commence running.
The population Of West Point now mum.
bers about ], 800 people.
The Fremont hay company has com.
menced its spring wook.
Iuavale in Franklin county Is soon to
have q cheese factory.
Hastings Is talking up the proposition to
have q creamery.
The new town hall at Hardy has just
been completed.
The people of Exeter are talking about
q park.
Dawson has been incorporated as q vii.
lage.
Loup City is to have 6 $4,000 Touring
mill.
Hampton wants q steam Touring mill.
Beatrice wants q canning factory.
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