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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14
THE GROWLER.

Ao0 0AttdOtuludTy kTOWl CO8C
bursts forth, with xll the savage
ness of = pepper mill, from three
Of. four newspapers in Louisiana.
against the action of the Levee
Convention in Baton Rouge, held
in June last, is peculiarly edifyiug
and instructive. They cannot com
prehend that a body of citizens Of
the State may meet at any time,
aud recommend measures, that
may prove beneficial to the prosper
ity OF the State. and hand them to
the State officers for their conside
ration.
Tits is one of the constitutional
rights granted to the people Of the
United States that no power can
ever be permitted TO lake away
from them. What the Convention
did was nothing more than a judi
cious use of the right OF petition.
Because the Levee Convention
advised the Governor of the State
to use the money now in the Treas
ury, and to the credit of the Levee
Fund, to have the Levees repaired,
rebuilt and strengthened. leaving
the Legislature at its next session
to make the necessary appropria
tons for the payment is the cause
whence flows the wrath of these
irate Editors. Had the convention
only requested the Legislature
to be called into an extra session at
an expense Of $50, OOO. 90 to 500. 900
10 their wrath would have Gained
down, and from their tongues com
mendations and praises would have
flown smoothly as oil would glide
of. the back of ain eel. Terrible
sticklers for law they become when
they read the petition of the mem
bers who composed the body of
that assembly.
1t is easy for writer's in New Or
sitting up in the third story
of their houses to indite columns
OF advice to their readers, and find
fault with those who are striving to
protect their property from ruin
and overflow. They may fnd it
terribly wrong that Mr.. James with
stock of peniten:iary birds
should make a little money. But,
the people whose homes aye liable
to be submerged, whose farms are
to iDunda,ion, whose ami
mails and materials are likely to be
swept away in the mad floods, do
aot stop aud higgle over little quib
Dles when self preservation is in
question.
The members Of the Leyee Coz,
went to Baton Rouge to
consult with each other.
They were personally and col'ec
interested in the result of
their deliberations and conclusions.
They were in earnest. They
aware of tue different phases
.ud constructions that could ba
upon their acts.
When a few writers deem proper
o sneer at the Levee Convention
lnd strive to make them appear
ridiculous, they only throw a boom
,rang that returns and strikes the
,hroweIs square in the eyes. Had
he Convention formed itself into IL
political cabal these GROWERS would
rave been happy, delighted-but
did not do so. Hence these
ears:
In launching the iron steamer
Daphne, a few days ago, at Glas
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

To most children the bare suggestion of
. dose Of castor oil is nauseating. Why
not, then, when physic 10 necessary for lit
tie oaes, use Ayer's CathaftiC Pillsf They
ciple az cathartic medicine, and .bsing
sugar coated are easily taken.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

The SENTINEL cheerfully &C.
knowielges it's error in classifying
the States, among the papers who
are raising hue and cry be-
cause many OF tue papers in Louis
lana see proper to designate the
names OF candidates for the various
State officers to be voted for at the
next election.
The SENT incl agrees with the
States as expressed Oh July 8, in its
columns.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

The Lake Charles Echo has
come out in new colors, IL first evi
dence OF its prosperity.
The Echo is one Of the best of
our exchanges aud merits all the
patronage it can get.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

Within the last ten days Arch
bishop Purcell of Cincinnati and
Bishop Pinkney Of Maryland have
died.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

Three cases OF yellow fever were
found on q vessel at Quarantine
last Monday.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14


There are il great many fools
scattered promiscuously about the
earth's surface, but it is seldom
that SO many ofthem get together
in one place as were seen ia Peek
skill, New York, on July 4, 1888.
Two or three regiments of militia
got up a sham battle, with the ther
mometer at 9S in the shade and
40 iul the sun The consequence
was that 25 or so of them fell nnder
the power Of the intense heat.
Well bet a nickle that the sec
ond article of the Bylaws of those
Regiments reads in substance:
"Iu case of war this organization
will be considered defunct."
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

! The TULANE DONATION. - The
Timee Democrat keeps harpsng on
the Tulane Donation and says that
an appeal to the Legislature will
be made to have that donation OK
empted from Taxation. No sensi
bic Legislature will ever pass any
law exempting Tulane's gift from
Taxation.
Will the T. D. explain where the
justice is that will exempt a million
dollars of taxable property in New
Orleans to he made up by increased
taxation in the country, whilst tho
city will derive all the benefit aud
the country obtain monet
Let New Orleans pay the taxes
if she wishes the donation. If she
will not do it let Mr.. Tulane make
the offer to the Parishes and NUM-
cipal towns in the State and they
will.
Lafourche and Thibodaux will
take 100000 dollars aud make it
free from taxation for all time to
come.
But If the country has to pay the
taxes and the. city get the money
we Say most emphatically NO.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

The TerrebOnne Times has be
come two years old aud rejoices
much thereat.
The Times is a good paper and
is evidently winning its way to sue
cess.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14
" - CCIuTTv yOuTT,
OSCAR +. HUTCHINSON.
P.O. Lock Box, 2'6z, Denver City. Col.
kendall's SPAWN Cure.
ON HUMAN FLESH.
Y Ind. AuU 1,

Vevay. Ind, Aug. 18th. 1881.
pr. Is; J. Kendall & CO., G~ents:-Sample
OF circulars received to-day. Please send me
some with my imprint printed on one s;de
only, The KendalPs SPAWN Cure is IL excel
lent demand with us, and not only for ami
mails, but for human ailments also. Mr.. JOS.
Voris, one of t~heleading farmers in our conn
ty, spraiued al ankle badly, and knowing the
value OF the remedy for horses. tried It on
himself, and it did far better than he had ex-
pected. Cured the sprain in very short or
G# Yours respectfully,
G. O. THlEBAND.
Price,IS per bottle, or 6 bottles for IS, All
osngkises have it or can get it for you. or IL
" the proprietors, DR.. B. J. KENDALL &
circular.
SOLD By ALL
ie-l6I83.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14
1883 : Spring and Summer
Leon GoDCnAUx.
.ClOthier and Furnisk
81, SO & IS Canal Street.
NEW ORLEANS,

There IS no line Of bmsiness selssa
competition Is more actiue,, 81 scAesS
judicsoNs buyiny is more ispor1@
than the trade IN
Goods for Mems Wear.
Consumers are critical in eve,y go
ticAlar as to Quality, Style and hrio
and the profits Of Cloth,eys and Tad
ors are so reduced that the MercAdxt
achO does not erert himself u reaoks
the best sources OF supply iSls he VI
undeysoM and his business cdpt8ro1
By his More watcAfinI and able comps.
titor.
We hare made 1t Our Business
to meet this necessity, and no 1oxsG'
az tie. trade possesses equal ability tes|
handle
GOODS At o COST
Or areN knoNn facilities for Dir
posing @goods IN large quantities -
able as to operate directly ciM DJasa
tactarers, end to purchase piece gooil
at a mach tarer basis ct cost til
us@a!. This gives as command
the best Gmd most responsible tyadat
sacing losses that aciM other class g9f's
business houses a"ust be couered BIZ a.
profit.
Country Orders Solicited.
% Samples and instructions for
sef measuring sent on application, rec
Of charge. ap.7.8S-
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-10

idea that a military man was not justified in
stealing when necessary to the maintenance
of his soldierly honor by paying his poker
losses.
"The vicious notion has its foundation I'M
doubtedly in the use of the phrase debts Of
honor to characterize the obligations in
Cured by betting on 'bobtail flush against
kings full, whatever those expressions may
imply. But the phrase does not really mean
that poker debt is any more honorable than
the debt incurred for spring overcoat. 1t
grew out of the fact that there could be no
legal obligation to pay losses at the gaming
table and the winner was compelled to rely on
the losers honor alone. The debt to ones
washerwoman is a debt Of honor as much
as the amount lost at cards or on horse race.
In the former case, however, the debt is legal
as we'll as honorable, while in the latter it has
no support but honor. And a very queer
kind of honor it is when it can only be main
tanned, as it was in Wasson's case, by the
commission of crime and the sacrifice of
everything that men usually hold dear"
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ONLY TEN CENTS A WEEK.

The LIGHT's new Campbell power press
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with San Antonio, and it will reflect the
growth of the city and its interests. We feel
perfectly competent to make it paper that
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and persistent work will accomplish it. The
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try can produce. Excellence is our motto,
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The price will be the same as it is at present
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DEBTS OF HONOR.

OF the many columns Of comments and ex-
pressions written regarding Major Wasson's
downfall, and the consequences of it, the fol-
lowing from the Detroit Press, to use a poker
ism, is the most pat" "The notion that
gambling debt is more sacred in its character
than an obligation contracted for food or
clothing, or any of the necessaries of life, is
one OF the most absurd notions that ever got
Judgment in the human mind. Yet it has a
wonderfully strong hold upon those who ac-
cept it. Paymaster Wasson's faith in ii was
exceedingly strong. As he told the court
when asked if he had anything to say why he
should not be sentenced, he regarded the pay
ment Of his gaming debts as practical APP.
plcation of the lessons he had received as to
the honorable conduct expected as soldier
and be was evidently surprised at the judicial
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-10

THE Washington Critic gives this bit of
wise advice to one portion of the great Amer
lean people: "The tendency Of modern in
dustrial and commercial methods is to wipe
out the middle class and divide society into
very small class of the immensely rich and a
large class embracing the masses of the peo-
pie depending on the rich for employment
The policy of the middle class under these
circumstances should be to make common
cause with the working classes 10 securing a
just distribution of the products Of industry
II, seeking more than justice for themselves,
they withhold this cooperation, they will be
crushed between the upper and the neither
milestone. The best results for themselves,
and still more so for their posterity, are to be
attained by frankly recouciling themselves to
any changes, however radical, which Justice
and wisdom may indicate as likely to be con-
ducive to the general good. 1t is a case in
which public spirit will prove to be identical
with the most enlightened selfshness."
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On SATURDAY the citizens of Cuero held a
meeting and appointed a committee to devise
means for the erection of a monument to the
late Gustave Schleicher, and will act in con-
cert with the San Antonio committee.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-10
TUESDAY, JULY 10. 1888.

OUR exchanges throughout the State all
speak of the scarcity of mechanics, and par
ticularly of masons and carpenters. Texas is
booming for fact.
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HelOteS Rancho.
STANDARD STATIONS.

MAMBRINO HOWARD, (trotter) see No.
b. j. Treacy's catalogue, Lexington, Ky. He
is a blooded bay, 10 hands high, weighs 100
pounds. Service, S25.
KNIGHT OF ST. LOUIS thoroughbred,
sired by Gendower, dam by Epsilon, see Bruce's
American Stud Book, volume s, pare 1852. He
is a dark chestnut sorrel. Service, S25.
DICK (Kentucky jack, 10 hands high, weighs
800 pounds. VIII cover mares or jennet3
Service, Sl5.
Short-horn thoroughbred cattle, Red Bulls,
by twenty-eighth London Duke, Lexington,
Ky. Services, $40.
Spring season, February l. Terms cash. Ser
vices paid when mares taken away, and II not
season free of charge. Stock delivered at Al
fred Reaves, Main Plaza, will be taken and
brought back without cost
II. GUILBEAU,
% 1y Helotes. Tex.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
THE MISSISSIPPI.
MEMPHIS.

The River Rising, and Damaging Over
flow Expected.
Memphis Special, Feb. IA.
The planters in this section of the Missis-
sippi valley are awakening to the danger that
threatens them from the deluge of the
pouring out of the Ohio, Cumberland and
Tennessee. The river at this point has been
rising steadily for the past week, and now
marks thirty feet on the guage, which is
withing six feet and two inches of the ex-
treme highest point reached last spring,
when the whole country 10 the north and
south was completely inundated. Grave ap.
prehensions are felt for farmers below here.
The river is now rising at the rate of three
quarters of an inch an hour and local rains
have swollen all the small inland streams.
The danger that is now apparent will not
be felt until toward the last of this week.
By that time the river will have become
bank full, and then will come the test
of the levees being able to resist the mighty
current. HastY preparations are being made
to remove stock and household effects to the
high lands. Orders have been received here
for skiffs, and warning has been sert through
out the valley to prepare for the worst.
Opinions are divided as to what height the
the river will attain. Some think it will not
equal the flood of last spring, while many
others assert that the water now in sight
from the upper streams will wipe out all
previous records. There is no Disgusting the
fact that the alarm felt is widespread and
every effort is being made to avert the
calamity that threatens every planter
throughout the valley. Some few have
already removed their horses and mules to
places of safety. Provisions are being sent
to the colored laborers on many of the farms
in anticipation of an overflow, and the
gathering of the cotton that yet remains in
the field is being pushed vigorously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
THE BROKEN RAIL.
Two Passengers Killed and Number of
Others Injured.

CHICAGO Feb. 15.-Passenger train No. 4
bo1nd west on the Grand Trunk Line, struck
a broken rail one mile east of Flint Mich,
ditching three coaches. One pullman car, the
engine and the mail and baggage cars passed
safely. The engineer, with commendable
bravery and presence of mind stopped the
engine Immediately, got two pals of water,
and stopped fire that had broken out in
one coach, thus saving holocaust.
Mrs. Huldah Leaman aged seventy-four,
was killed instantly; she resided at St. Vim
cent, Ontario, and was going to Nebraska
Her daughter, Mrs. Hill, was injured badly
and is now insane. Thomas Lindsay was
injured fatally in the chest; he jumped from
the cars and was thrown under the trucks.
William Maynes, of Waterloo, was slightly
injured in the head. Mrs. Chester
Miller OF st. t.Albans, VT. nose broken and
otherwise badly hurt Among Others hurt
were John Miller, of Ontario, in the hand
Mrs Maria MeMurry, of Iowa, shoulder and
head; Mrs. Clock, of Ogdensburg n. Y, back
and neck; T. NJ. Curtis, Bloomington ILL.,,
leg; D. s. Hnhan, New York, hand; G. H.
Bowman, Oneida county, New York, head
A. Tanglos, Quebec, hand; c. Phelps, Can
ada, back; A. Wright Toronto, head; Mrs
T. H. Johnson, Ogdensburg n Y, spine and
back; Mrs. w. B. Litch Rye Gate VT, hand
Miss Sophie Hand, Bay City, Mich, head
Miss Addie Doors, Manchester, N. H., back
H. R Waterman and wife, Milwaukee,
bruises ......
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
JEFFERsoNvILLE.
A Deplorable State of Affairs-water Over
the Lamp-posts.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

A DeploraDle state of AmatrS-Water over
the Lamp-posts.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Feb. i15.-The special train
over the j., M. & l. reached here at IL
o'clock, having in charge the carload of pro-
visions under the care of H. S. Bennett and
Walter Bradshaw. The train could not get
into town, and was obliged to stop on the
hill, near the government building where
the provisions were left under proper guard.
A number of gentlemen on board took skiffs
and went down into town ON a tour
of inspection. From the depot up
Spring street the water is over the tops of the
lamp posts and into the second stories of the
houses, and this state of affairs exists all
over the city, the depth ranging from ten to
twenty-five feet, with the exception of the
square at the courthouse, which is not en-
tirely covered. A few families remain in
their houses, but the great majority have
moved to the high grounds at Port Fulton.
But little can be ascertained regarding the
condition of affairs tonight, further than
that the destruction and damage to
property is incalculable and great
suffering prevails, especially among the
poorer classes The provisions sent
have come just in time. The mayor has been
notified of their arrival, and will take charge
of the stores in the morning He has been
assisted by the citizens relief committee
Il - 4. 1 M
ing, but no loss of life is reported.
AT midnight the water is reported as still
rising at the rate of one inch an hour, and
fears are entertained that it will get into the
prison tomorrow. Tonight persons who
took temporary refuge in the second stories
of their houses are moving their families and
effects to more secure places and there are
not nearly enough boats to supply the de-
mand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
MADISON.
Tho Water Goes One Foot Above 1882, and
Comes to n Stand.
Special to the indianapolis Journal

The w ater Goes One Foot Above 1882, and
Comes to Stand.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
MADISON, Ind, Feb. 15.-The river slowly
rose until the middle of the afternoon, when
it apparently came to a stand, with the water
ten to twelve inches above the high water
mark of 1882. The weather is warm and
sultry, but there was no rain of consequence
to-day. The people are hopeful that the del
uge has reached its elimination. Should the
waters subside without a wind storm, thou
sands of dollars worth of property will be
saved that might otherwise be destroyed.
Business remains in statu quo, the attention
of all classes being given to the one absorb
ing interest. Your reporter knows OF about
120 families driven from their homes, exclu-
sive of business houses and manufactures.
The scenes presented by the broad and rag
ing river are awful and majestic. Hundreds
of excursionists are here from neighboring
towns and villages viewing the sights. The
ferryboat Abbott is chartered by the City
Council to patrol the river front and look out
for persons and property. She
steamed above town to-day, lashed
on to a house floating down, towed it
below, and turned it loose to prevent it
striking against any endangered buildings
or other property The Davis canning fac
tory has been moved one hundred yards
from its foundations. The starch works con-
tain about 200, 600 bushels of corn IN the ear,
and are one fourth submerged The gas-works
are completely surrounded and inundated,
SO that Madison has been in darkness for
two nights. At Fulton every house is sub
merged and many upset, the families camp
ing on the hillsides.
AT Milton, opposite Madison, every house
is submerged except the Kingston hotel, in
which some twenty families are sheltered.
At least q dozen business and dwelling
houses have either Hoated off or have moved
from their foundations The African Church
has floated down and is right in the middle
of the streets .,.i..
Judge Allison and Prosecutor Hay ar
rived to-day by skiff from Vevay, court hav-
ing been adjourned on account OF the high
water. They report Colonel Scott Carters
residence and furniture ruined, but the
principal damage is in the saw-mill districts.
Forty families are housed on the steamer
Harper at Carrolton.