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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

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Some are in favor of free trade, and
some are for protection. The Demo-
cratic used to be the free trade party,
but now there are free-traders and pro-
tectionists in all parties. Everybody
wants his own industry protected, and
he would rather have free trade for the
articles he has to buy-it would make
them cheaper. Cotton planters are in
favor Of free trade sugar planters are
not. The reason is obvious. The SUI
gar refners are in favor of free trade
for low grade sugar, and of protection
for refined sugar; but sugar planters
are just the other way. They have their
representatives in Congress who are
struggling against each other: the re-
finers want low tariff for unrefned
sugar SO the supply will be large and
cheap, and the planters want high
tariff for it so they can sell their pro-
duction at good price. And though it
may seem a paradox, both parties
though opposing each other, are striving
for the same end-the good of the
people.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
The State of Ireland.

Archbishop Lynch, OF Toronto, aQ-
dresses a letter on the State of Ireland
ito the Editors of the Public Press"
Referring to the conditit IN of that coun-
try and the climate chan. ges which have
occurred in it within the last half cen
fury, he directs attention to the meas
ures calculated to remedy the present
disastrous condition of Ii eland. The
Archbishop thinks that it is not suffi-
GENTLY taken into account t. hat the eli
mate OF Ireland and Englan d has dur
ing the last fifty years IN ,dergone a
very great change. "There are now
constant rains and fogs, so tha t certain
crops do not mature as formerl Y. Wheat
Is Uncertain, potatoes more SO apples
which ripened in Ireland fifty Y. ars ago
now shrivel on the trees; Ameri. ca sup
plies that commodity. The me- isture
of the earth is destructive to the
noofs OF the sheep, and they rot
IN thousands. There is not enough sun
snlne to dry the turf, which is the fuel
OF the poor. This state of things will
become the normal state Of Ireland
II Ireland is such country, it is no t
worth the trouBaa. turmoil, hardships
and bloodshed that its people have
suffered for it. If it is such miserable
country naturally, it should be aban-
doned. II we were an Irishman, and
lived there, we would abondon it to |
the English with the greatest pleasure,
and be happy to impose on them such
an elephant"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

Congress is in trouble in regard to
reducing the revenue, which is greater
than the needs of the government re-
quire; and a law ought to be passed to
that effect. The present Congress is
Republican, and the Republicans want
to push off on the next Congress, which
will be Democratic, the disagreeable
duty of reducing the revenue; for the
very same reason, the Democrats want
the Republicans to do the Job, and net
leave it as an unwelcome legacy to
them. Our statesmen of both parties
evidently think of their own interests
first, and of the country's afterwards
.0r notat all, il it conflicts with their
own.
The Sugar Planter, in one paragraph,
says Every man should own and
shoulder spade or shovel when called
npon for levee work" and in another
paragraph, it ss,ys I: "Our editor is not
fit for brain work just now-hence the
absence of edito rial in this issue. He is
gradually improving and will be able to
surmount all diff, .ulties in few days.
The natural infe renee is that when
called upon for lev,ee work. he found
the spade or shove I" too much for his
delicate constitution He has our sym
paEhy
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

English Female Bitters sends red
blood to sickly w0man's cheeks and
strength to her muscles, by giving an
appetite, aiding digestion and building
up the system. All sickly women who
need never-failing female regulator,
Man oe delighted with its prompt ac-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

It is reported that the red-hot petro-
lesdn dynamite political crank, Herr
Most, receives two hundred dollars for
each of his harangues. This suggests
the propriety ofjust enough OF Commu-
nism to take the money of his patrons
and divide it among the poor. 1t is bad
enough to listen to such rot,
but when people are found
who are willing to pay for it, a
clear case Of inability to have charge OF
affairs is made QUIT Cts Item.
If there was not money, fame, or hope
Of reward of some kind in the matter,
there would not be SO great activity
among such political cranks the
same motive moves them that moves
other professional politicians. In
Europe they are after the style
Of Herr Most, because the ma
ture Of the governments and the laws
there cut them off from such political
avenues as are open to them here. Ii
Herr Most and others of his kind had
been brought up in this country they
would now be in our Congress and State
legislatures, serving their sovereign the
people, for the benefit of their own
pockets. as many of our native politi-
clans are now doing.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

We have frequently read that the
cause of there being very little rain in
the immense Western prairies, was
owing to the bsence of timber now it
is asserted that the principal cause of
the recent Western floods is the des-
truction Of the forests.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

1t is estimated that the losses by the
flood along the Ohio and Mississippi
will aggregate $4,000, 600. A Cincin-
natl paper estimates the loss to that
city alone at 81, CSC. 900.-[ States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

J. r. Sainville. colored desparado
and bully of Natichitoches parish, was
found dead two weeks ago-his slayers
not known and not likely to be discov-
cred, as his death was a relief to the
community.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

At Baton Rouge, few nights ago, a
burglar entered the house of Mrs. SUI
san Baum, and badly wounded her, and
Mrs. Hernandez who resided with her,
and departed with money and jewelry
amounting to $40.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

Over forty -four persons have emigra-
ted from Avoyelles parish to Orange,
Texas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

The New Orleans Times Democrat
is going to have law department.. BY
its comprehensiveness, the Times
Democrat is becoming the University
of Southern newspapers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

w. Jasper Blackburn who once pub
lished the Homer Iliad, at Homer, Clai-
borne parish in this State, now pub
fishes with his son C. S. Blackburn, the
Free, South at Little Rock, Ark.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

The postage law, reducing letter pos
tage from three to two cents, will go in
to effect the first of next October.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

John Lewis Michael, of Ayoyelles,
died Feb. 9th, aged 20 years.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
Congressional Election.

The following is statement of the
vote cast at the late election for Con-
gresham
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
EpUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF SUSAN COLE.

No. 1902
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
By virtue of an order of the honorable Dis
trict Court, for the parish of St. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction. to the highest
bidder by the undersigned administrator, at
last residence of the deceased on Bayou Boenf
in this parish on TUESDAY, March 18th, 1888,
the following described property belonging to
the estate of Susan Cole deceased,
to-wit:
OH the western bank of Bayou BOeuf, about
fifteen miles above the town OF Washington,
containing one hundred and eighty-one acres
ments thereon, bounded north by land of DR..
Vincent Boagni. south by land of 2. Dub4sson,
west by swamp land and east by BayOn Boeuf.
2. One mule, one pony, one wagon, one old
buggy, one lot of household and kitchen fur
niture and one lot OF blacksmith tools.
Terms-Cash.
THOMAS. j. GAY.
feb 10 Administrator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

Over two thousand Catholic priests in
Italy, have incomes varying only from
$50 to $3.50.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

Several cases of smallpox have APP
peared. in Donaldsonville-b brought
there from New Orleans.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

The Farmerville Gazette says about
one-fourth of last years cotton crop is
still on hand in Union parish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

Jonas We'll of Alexandria died on the
10Th ult., aged 55 years,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
! PUBLICATION FOR RESPITE.

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH oFsT. LANDRY
Under and by virtue of an order of the Hon.
the 18th Judicial District Court and a commits
sion to me directed. issued in the above entl-
tied and numbered suit, will hold Il meeting
of the creditors of Mayo $. Duke for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the applica-
ton OF said Mayo s. Duke for respite now
pending in said Court, at my Office in the town
of Opelousas, st. Landry parish, La, at the
hour of 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, Monday. March 9TH,
1883. w. s. FRAZEE.
Notary Public.
Opelousas January Goth 1885, st
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
MEETING OF CREDITORS.
BLANCHE sITTIG, WIFE, INsoLyENT, VS..
HER CREDITORS.

No. 1874,
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
BY virtue of an order of the District Court of
the Parish of ST. Landry, granted on the 9th of
February, 1883. there will be meeting OF cred
itors held before the undersigned notary pub
the 22d day OF March, 1883, at 10 o'clock, A. n.
for the purpose of accepting the estate OF said
insolyerit e. P. VEAZIE,
feb II Notary Public.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
T. soon,s that some Of the politicians

1t seems that some of the politicians
of this State, of the Democratic persua-
sion. have for some time been incuba-
ting in order to hatch out a State ticket
for the general election next year. This
is always the case. The professional
politicians of the party hold confer
ences from time to time, till they agree
upon a ticket then their agents are set
at work in all the parishes of the State,
to have delegates that will nominate
that ticket, sent by the parish conven-
tions to the State nominating conven-
ton. The first move is made in the
primaries or ward elections; it the
right men are sent from these to the
parish convention, there is no trouble.
If a majority of such is not sent, there
are other ways, known to the experts
among the professional politicians. OF
accomplishing the purpose. The people
therefore have very little to do with
making ticket they simply have the
privilege of voting for it. The politi-
clans prey upon the people, and they
enter deliberately into plans to use
them. The people are persuaded to join
| a party they are taught to stand by
the action Of the party-that is the ac-
ton of the self-imposed leaders of the
party. Then the ticket, manufactured
months in advance, in the private con-
ferences Of the politicians, is foisted
upon them. This has been and will
continue to be the case, until the peo-
pie either repudiate such tickets, or
take steps to prevent professional poll
ticians from controlling the nominating
conventions. When the people not only
refuse to let professional politicians
represent them in the conventions, but
| 60 still further and not let the
| friends Of these politicians represent
them, then we will have a new order of
things in the way of nominating tickets.
A good officer is a good thing, and
should be paid for his services but
there is wide difference between him
and one who uses his position to pro-
mote public corruption. The latter
| kind should be eliminated from politics.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03
A RARE CHANCE.
TO RVE'.R. CHEAP BUGCX,
H.gCK DEe CARRIAGE

have on hand twenty-five New Bugges,
Hacks and Carriages, all of the latest. styles
ane patterns. which offer to sell at cost price,.
january next. - -a1.H
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-03

One who is in need of any OF the above ar
ticles. will do well to call at once.
These Vehicles can be seen ut Mr.. s. p.
Clark's carriage shop OF at my warehouse op--
posite the r. Il. depot. j. BLOCK.
Dec 16
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
He Can Afford 1t.

The conservative easterner is nat
urally rather surprised at being able
to realize ten or twelve per cent. on
money loaned in the west, and he
asks, before sending his money out,
how it is that such interest can be
paid! He is not quite sure that Il
loan made on such terms is absolute
ly safe. To the skeptic we would
say, come and see for yourselves. A
shrewd fastener with capital to in
vest may be trusted to put his money
where he car get it when lie needs
it. At the same time, every man
who welcomes eastern capital to the
West Missouri country also welcomes
the capitalist. The basis of the pros
perity of the West Missouri country
is its agriculture. This, really is the
basis of the prosperity of the world
at large. Certain localities may have
special industries, such as mannfac.
lures, but these depend for their life
and prosperity npon the agriculture
of the wider land. In such a state as
Rhode Island, where the land is ster-
lie compared with that of Dakota.
where corn will grow only by the
hardest coaxing, and where land an
not he bought for less than fromss5O
to $500 per acre, where the rent of
Il farm amounts to us much as one
can be bougt for here. in such 4 state
the farmer can't afford to borrow
money and pay ten per cent. interest.
Only the men who have capital
enough to run a farm without the aid
of borrowed money can become sue
cessful farmers. Suppose a farm
pays a profit when economically run.
of 10 per cent. on the money invested
in it. Obviously the farmer would
oon go to the dogs if he borrowed
much money at ~ per cent. But in
the West Missouri country. where a
farmer realizes on capital invested all
the way from 100 per cent. to a figure
that staggers one to think of it, he
can afford to borrow some money at
one per cent. a month, and if he is
careful he need not pinch himself
much in p .ying the interest every
year and a good part of the principal.
1t is the big profits for the money i'll
vested that the farmers realize that
enable capitalists to realize largely
on loans. And, it must be remem-
bered, there is nothing of the wild.
cat element in West Missouri farm
ing. 1t is a. SURF and safe as farming
in Illinois and Ohio. Because the
farmer realizes large profits he can
afford to buy his groceries and dry
good and furniture at prices that
bring good profits to the dealers in
these commodities.-Mandan Pioneer.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

The business of this judicial dis
trict is already too much for Judge
Hudson and is constantly increasing.
The district should be divided. As it
now is there will be no court in this
county for two years. The district
is composed of t~wenty-seven organ.
lied counties embracing an e
larger than the state of Ohio. The
Bismarck Tribune urges the men,
bers of the bar throughout North
Dakhta to take immediate steps to
place the facts before Congress and
secure early action in the matter.
Let them call a convention and urge
the matter on Congress. The dis
trict must he divided and the sooner
it is done the better.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK. D.. T. Oct. "a, 1883.
Notice in hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of hix claim, and
and Receiver at Bismarck. d. T. on December II,
1888, at II O'Clock A. NJ. viz: ARTHUR L.
CHAPMAN Homestead Application No. 1929,
for the N. E. I Sec. s, Town. 1879. Eungc 80 w.
S p. Nj. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and cult
Walton of. said land, viz: 7. IL. Ertel, George
Blankenbarg and Ed. j. Gallien of Belield, D.. 7.
and Carl H. Park, of Mnndun. d. I.
Oct. 27-6tp. JOHN A. REA, Register.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

AT a meeting of the preferred
stockholders of the Northern Pacific
in New York, Tuesday the issuance
of the 500, 100000 second mortgage
bonds was approved by a large ma
jority. This will furnish money to
fund the floating debt of $5,00O,000
and leave a surplus for the construc-
tion of feeders to the main line. one
of which will no doubt be a branch
to the Black Hills from this place.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

THE effort of the South Dakota
politicians to erect themselves into a
state without a preliminary enabling
act from congress is like unto the eff.
fort of a man to lift himself up by
his boot-straps. 1t can't be done.
Congress will probably take no official
notice of the ambitious effort.-Min-
neapolis journal.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

TIL: Mandan Pioneer in its issue of
last Tuesday says "there is a lying
spirit abroad in the newspaper camps
of North Dakota. Some Of our con
t%emporaries THAT are not esteemed
at ally charge the Pioneer with adj
yocating division on the Missouri
river without giving any reasons for
such a mode of division. The fact is |
that we have given reasons for it
time after time, but to silence these
carpers we give them one more"
If there is a lying spirit abroad in the
newspaper camps of North Dakota,
it certainly escaped from the Pioneer
Office. 1t goes on and gives six
reasons which do not contain the
least bit of argument in favor of
river division, but rather show the
s%bsurdity of such a proposition. In its
third reason for division or the river
the Pioneer says: .Raise the issue of
division OH the river and if the west
ern part of the territory showed a
solid front. the east would have to
agree to it," which shows that the
western part of the territory can ex-
eTt such q power and influence that
the eastern half would not dare to re.
fuse her demands. In its fourth rea-
son the Pioneer tlops right over and
pleads the sbaby act" as it were, and
acknowledges that we need not look
for any favors from over the river.
Here is what it says: ''1f Dakota be
admitted as a whole, with Bismarck
us the capital, the West Missouri
country will never have any show.
Legislation which might benefit us
would I've smothered because we
would have insufficient voting power
to carry it." Thus in the two rea.
sons the Pioneer proclaims pow.
er and acknowledges our weakness.
Read its sixth reason: "Finally, Man.
dan and it's tributary country can't
afford to he the tail to an East Da.
kota kite" The West Missouri coun-
try is not now, nor will it ever be the
tail of an East Dakota kite. The
whole article smacks a great deal OF
jealousy towards Bismarck and the
sooner that feeling is subdued the
better it will be for Mandan and the
country west. We have interviewed
a number of leading citizens in the
West Missouri country and every one
expressed himself as opposed to river
division and the majority were in
favor Of admission rs whole.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, d. 7. Oct. %, 1888.
Notice liz hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Bismarck. d. II. on December 6,
1888, at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. viz: MICHAEL 7.
OLEARY, Homestead Application No. 1890, for
the S. w. }Sec. S, Town. 1879. Runsc % w. ) p. NJ.
lie names The following Witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land. viz: Chas. j.. Grrenough, Hugh NJ
Clements, Hugh Thompson and John Callahan,
all of Richardton, DIT.
Oct. 27-6tp. JOIN A. REA, Register.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
notice. or FISAL PROOF

LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, D. 7. Oct. II, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, be-
fore the Register and Receiver at this office Dec
ember Sd, 1888, nj 2 +. NJ. The testimony of the
Public at his office in Dickinson, d. 7. on the LIST
day of December. 1889, at ii O'Clock A. NJ. viz:
JOHN i. MCDONALD, Homestead Application
81 W. 9Th P. NJ. and names the following as his
witnesses, viz: j. d. Barnes, WIN. Fades, Daniel
Phillips aud Joseph Spence, all of Dickinson,
D.. Il.
Oct. 2o-Ct. JOHN A. REA. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
Saturday, November "a, 1888.
The business of the Northern Pa
ciiic railroad for the month of Oc-
tuher amounted to 81. 200, 900.

JOHN WANAMAKER, the Philadel-
phia dry goods dealer, sank 100000
in advertising last. year, but succeed
ed in gathering a crop of profits val.
ued at $l,OO0,OOO and expresses him.
self we'll satisfied with the invest
mont
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
WILLIAM GIBSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
DEPUTY CLERK OF TIE DISTRICT COURT,
DICKINSON, ID. T.

DAKOTA TERRITORY,
STARK COUNTY, |ss.
In compliance with the statute Of said territory
in such cases made and provided. the under
signed state that the firm known and designated
as "Cuskelly Bros" doing business in Dickin-
son in the county and territory aforesaid. is com
place Of business and residence are az follows.
viz: William H. Cuakelly, place of business and
residence in the town OF Dickinson, county of
kelly, place of business and residence in the town
Of Dickinson, county of Stark and territory Of
Dakota
In witness whereof we hereunto set our hands
and seals this the 10Th day of November, a. d.
1888.
WILLIAM II. CUsKELLY. [SEAL]
MICHAEL s. CUskELLY. [SEAL]
Witnesses,
A. D. CARPENTER.
WESTERN STARR. Nov. 24-4t.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

PERSONS proving up IN homesteads
and prescriptions hereafter are to be
subject to a more rigid examination.
\ more definite description of i'm
provemcnts by claimants and wit.
nesses and a more particular state.
ment as to the time passed on the
claim and the time absent will be
required.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
OFFICIAL PAPER OF STARK COUNTY

Entered at the postoffice at Dickinson, Stark
County, Dakota, as second claes matter.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

Hog Cholera, &c, Sold everywhere. or sent by mail for as. in
stamps. Furnished inlargc cans, price Sl!OO; by null, 4l.9Q,
ClrcIlars ffce. I. s. JOHNSON & CO, Boston, Masa.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK. d. II. Nov. IL. 1889.
Notice liz hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and
Mckittrick, Clerk of Court. at Dickinson. ID. t..
on December %. 1893, AT 10 O'Clock A. NJ. viz:
FARRELL REILLY. Presumption Declaratory
Statement No. 1870 for the s. +. / Sec. 8, Town
ship 1870. Range IS W. 9Th p. NJ. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dcnce upon. and cultivation of. said land. viz:
Patrick mckinley. James Cuskelly, John a.
Close and Michael Lally, all of Dinkinson, DIT.
Nov. 1T-6tp. JOHN A. REA. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24


THE right step in the direction Of
advertising Dakota has been taken
by invitations being issued to have
Dakotians Join an excursion which
leaves Fargo about Dec. 5th for the
east. The price of tickets has been
fixed as follows: Fargo to Chicago.
sol. 90; to indianapolis, $3O.75; to Col
nmbus, $27.40; to Pittsburg, $31.l0;
tn Washington, $39.40; to Philadel-
rhia, $4O.75; to New York, $4l. 80; to
Boston, 1890. Pullman cars run
clear through. w. HI. Brown, of
Fargo, is the manager of the excur-
sion
The Dickinson press., 1883-11-24

WAS there ever such q picture of
prosperity as Dakota is this fall.
Millions of bushels of grain to spare.
Hundreds of miles of railroads to
carry it off. Consider the vast
amount of money that has been made
by the residents of Dakota in the
past three years. There is no other
country under the heavens that can
take the same number of people,
start them with the same amount of
capital that they sta ted VITA here.
and give them as good returns for their
three years of labor as Dakota has
done.-Alexandria Herald.