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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
Politicians are primed for the cam,

+. z Z
The king Of the Sandwich Islands
lockshimself in when he gets drunk.
It would be well if some Americans
were to initiate his example instead of
going outon the highways and by ways
and offering to lick all creation and oc-
cupying both sides of the streets at one
time.-Norr. Herald.
The king Of the Sandwich Islands, is
not civilized ard is therefore excusable.
If he were brought over here and inn
bued with American civilization, he
would know better than to lock himself
up and have quiet drunk all to him
self. Where is the glory in being drunk,
il you cannot s.cayortn about the streets
and yell like wild Indians This king
has reached but the first civilized stage !:
getting drunk-if he visits the United
States occasionally, he will learn how
to perform when drunk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF LOUISA PRUDHOMME.
No. 1866
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Herman Zuberbier, of the parish OF
Orleans, administrator of the estate of Louisa
rud'homme, deceased, has fled a tableau OF
classification of debts and distribution OF said
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the honologation of same.
And whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court bearing date
April 9Th, 1883,
Now, therefore, potice is hereby given to all
persons intending to make opposition to the
same in writing, in my office in the town of
Opeleusas, within the time required by law,
why the said tableau should not be h0mologa-=
ted and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
april IA ct Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14

A federal Judge was travelling on the
railroad. The conductor said ticket
to him. He pulled out pass, Which
was not the right one; he fumbled in
his pocket, and got another, which was
not the right one; he fumbled again
and found the one that gave him free
rides on that road, He had passes for
all the roads that might have cases be-
fore him. The railroads evidently
thought, as we have often heard it ex-
pressed in regard to certain one eyed
old horse that was hard to catch: ut
is always best to keep on the blind side
of old Blinky.n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14

The N. o. States of the 9Th inst. says
<sthe river between st. Ann and St. Pc
ter streets is Overlooking the bank and
running on the banquette." It the
Atchafalaya was closed, and all the
water that goes to the sea through it
forced down the Mississippi, the people
of New Orleans would demand that it
be reopened, in order to save them from
overflow.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14

Husband e a. M, after curtain
lecturel, "Well, all I've got to say is
you are person Of such refinement
and good breeding, you. ought to be
above talking to drunken fellow at
this time of the night"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
april14-t
GHEHfAFE,s SALE.
= go
ANTOINE ST. ANDRE VS.. ISABEL sIMIEN.
No. 1927
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRYg

BY virtue OF writ of fieri facias, in
the above entitled suit, and to me
directed, will proceed to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town of Ope--
louss.s, on SATURDAY. the 10th day Of
May, 1883, at IL o'clock A. NJ. the following
described property, to-wit:
A certain piece of land situated near Bayou
less with buildings and improvements thereon.
bounded north by lands Of Villefried Simien,,
east by Jean Bite. Declouet. south by Jack.
One OK, one Bali pillow, fifty-three bushels
corn three hundred bundles fodder.
Terms and Conditions-All the movable
property for cash, the land to be sold for one
half cash, balance payable on Esd day of De-
cember. 1888, s per cent. per annum interest
from day of sale one redit payment, to be
secured by special mortgsge and vendors flen.>
C.. C. DUSON,
Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
april l4-6t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14

On the 4th inst, WA. LeSueur, pub-
fisher of the Baton Rouge Capitolian-
Advocate, was killed in private quar-
rel by W.T.. Sanford, a broker of that
city.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
In the name and by the authority Of the State
of Louisiana the grand Jurors of the State OF
Louisiana, duly impanelled. sworn and charged
of ST. Landry State aforesaid, respectfully
submit the following report:
We have carefully investigated all matters
submitted to us, and have reported thereon.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
IUnrC.vL ADvERTzsEmENTs.

JUDFCIvL ADVERTISEMENT
GMERHFF's SALE.
BLOCH & DUPRE VS.. ELIZA McCLEI.-
LAND, WIDOW EFT AL.
No. 12,1S7,
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
JITIIUS MEYERS &. co. VS.. EDMOND p
GUIDRY EFT AL.
No. 13l11.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
By virtue of two writs of feri facias is
sued out of the honorable District Court in and
for the parish of st. Landry, in the above emit
tied suits and TO me directed, will proceed tor
sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse i'll the town of Opelousas, parish OF
st. Landry, on SATURDAY, the 10Th, day. OF
Nav 1883, at II O'Clock A. NJ. the following
described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel OF land situated M
the parish OF st. Landry i'll the nei2hbOrh0od
known as Plaquemine Ridge with the build
ings and improvements thereon situated and,
belonging, containing 100 acres and bounded
as follows north by lands of heirs of A. H.
Martin, south by lands OF Daniel Price, east by
lands of Thomas Cam on and heirs of Cour-@
vile, and west by lands OF Henry L. Garland
Terlns-Casn.
G. C. DUSON,
april 14-6t Sheriff parish OF st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14

BLOCH & DUPRE vs.. ELIZA MCCLEL-
LAND, WIDOW EFT AL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-15

VIM, Fawcett, soldier under Wei
lington at Waterloo, died at Hagers-
town, Ind, Tuesday of last week
The Northern Pacific will be finished
to the coast by August l. About 25O
miles remain to be trackd.
At Lawrence, o., two small children
playing with matches in stable set the
building on fire and were burned to q
crisp.
The Government will redeem the two.
cent stamp checks not used by July l.
when the new law goes into effect.
The Courts have been asked to ap-
point receiver to settle the affairs OF
Brown, Bonnell s. Co., Of Youngstown
Ohio.
A young man named Peters was shot
and mortally wounded while forming
one of a crowd who were "bslling" a
newly welded pair near Fostoria, o.
A man named Wing. living near Sum.
merville, o., was frightened to death
Monday night of last week by couple
of acQuaintances who we're playing a
joke on him.
The following explains the differ
ence between luck and chance You
take girl out to a theater and discover
that yeu haven't cent in your pocket
You are, of course, to invite her to an
oyster saloon after the performance. She
refuses for some reason that is luck, but
the chances are million to one she will
accept.
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Pearls of Thought.

How white are the fair robes of char
ityl
The hours perish and are laid to our
charge.
That charity comes too late that comes
for the asking.
The reward of doing one duty is the
power to perform another.
A noble part of every true life is to
learn to undo what has been wrongly
done.
Envy Is vice which knows no holi.
day, but is always on the wheel working
its own disQ1iet
1t is better to wear poor vest with a
royal heart beneath it than to wear a
royal vest and beggar heart inside.
Men are frequently like tes-the real
strength and goodness are not properly
drawn ont until they have been put in
hot water
We talk about men Of genius, but are
they more than men of earnest thought
and action2 Is not genius another
word for industry?
The pursuit of success by nations and
individuals seem to be the only critic
rion by which the world DISTINGUISHES
right from wrong.
knowledge gained by long experience
and used under the direction of pru-
denee. will give access to every corner
of fortunes warehouse.
Every person is responsible for all the
good within the scope Of his abilities,
and for no more, and pene can tell
whose sphere Is the largest
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Choice Quotations.

Trade increases the wealth and glory
Of the country; but in its real strength
and stamina are to be looked for among
the eultivators of the LANDLORD Chat
ham.
The farmers are the founders of civil
ization.-Daniel Webster.
Command large fields, but cultivate
small ones.-Virgil.
You have greatly ventured, but all
must do 50 who would greatly win.-
Byron.
The modesty of certain ambitious per-
sons consist in becoming great without
making too much noise; it may be said
that they advance in the world on tip
toe.-Voltsire.
Fling away ambition; by that sin fell
the angels; how can man then. the
image of his maker, hope to win by
it.-Shakespesre.
The home of the homeless all over the
earth.-Street.
America-half-brothe of the world.
Bailey.
To rule ones anger is well; to prevent
it is better.-Edwards.
Let not the sun 60 down upon your
wrath.-Bible.
When angry, count ten before you
speak; if very, hundred.-Jefferson.
A man may smile, and smils, and be a
viuain.-Shakespeare.
A miser grows rich by seeming poor
an extravagant man grows poor by
seeming rich.--Shenston.
Were she perfect, one would admire
her more, but love her less.-Graftoa.
tits common to esteem what is most
unknow
He that walketh with wise men shall
be wise; but the companion Of fools
shall be dcstroyed.-Bible.
You may depend upon it that he is a
good man whose intimate friends are all
good.-Lavater.
The company in which you will i'm
prove most will be least expensive to
you.- Washington.
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THE DOOM OF THE RACE
Some Startling Statements by a
Learned Statistician.

Mr.. Robert Giffen, President Of the
Statistical Society of Lendon, delivered
a carefully prepared address recently,
which is published in the New York
Sun, containing some very startling
statements. He forecasts the doom of
the human race, through lack Of the
means of subsistence. in case it contin-
ues to multiply at its present rate with
out any enlargement Of the resources
upon which it depends or any change in
the economic methods that now prevail.
Having observed that the European fam
lily, confined till modern times to
small corner of the world, now possess
as their habitation over half of the area
of the earth available for producing the
food of civilized races, he proceeds to
show that the pressure Of population
upon the means of subsistence is now
deeply felt in the chief countries Of Eu-
rope, and that is rapid encroachment
upon their agricultural resources. At
the present time large masses of the
European population has to be support
ed by importations of hrsadstuffs.
In the United States the growth of the
millions is leading to momentous inqui-
ries. We behold the doubling Of the
population in about rs years, so that it
has multiplied itself by lo in the course
of the century. The rate Is such as to
be fairly bevilderinf in its probable
consequences. In another 25 years, at
the same rate of increase, the population
will be 100000,000, in so years 100000
900, in IS years 4Oe.O00,OO0, and at the
end of century s00.000,O00! But this
growth within the brief period indi-
Gated, would give for the arabic land of
the United States population Of 400 to
the square mile-one-third as much
again as the present population per
square mile in the United Kingdom,
twice as much per square mile as the
present population Of France. More
over, a mach smaller ratio of increase in
the United States than that of past and
present times, say to 400,000,000 In a
century, would pre-suppose practically
so violent change in the existing con-
ditions that the difference between it
the more violent change which an in
crease of population to the larger figure
would require need not be considered.
1t is from the United States that the
imports Of food to Europe are now
mainly to be had. About twelve mil
lions of the people of Great Britain, and
millions Of the people Of other European
countries, are sustained by American
supplies. 1t is not difficult to see that
this state Of things cannot endure, and
that even the resources of the United
States are to be put to test fully as
severe as that to which those of Europe
are now brought, with ominous results.
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To clean a spice mill grind handful
Of rice through it.
A gridiroD should always be heated
before putting meat on it to broil.
The best way to hang up q broom is to
screw large picture ring into the top
of the handle.
To prevent the juice of pies soaking
into the under crust, brush the crust
with the white Of beaten egg.
To cure a bruise or sprain bathe in
cold water, and then apply decoction
of worm wood and vinegar.
To renovate old black silk, sponge
with spirits of ammonia or alcohol, di
luted with water, aud press on the
wrong side.
To take oil spots out of mating, ETC.,
wet the spot with alcohol, rub it with
hard soap, and then wash well with cold
water.
To remove stains from cups or other
articles of tableware or marbleiZed oil
cloths, rub them with saleratus either
with the finger or piece of cold linen.
To rid the room of a disagreeable
smell of fresh paint let pailful Of wa
ter in which a handful of hay has been
placed. to stand in the room over night.
To remove inkstains from mahogany
apply carefully with feather mixture
of teaspoonful of water and few
drops. of nitre, and rub quickly with a
damp cloth.
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AYERS PILLS.

A large proportion of the diseases which cause
human suffering result from arrangement of the
stomach, bowels, and liver. AYER's CATHARTIc
PILLS act directly upon these organs, and are
especially designed to cure the diseases caused
BY their arrangement, including ConstipaticI,
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Headache, Dysen-
terry, and a host of other ailments, for all Of
which they are a safe, sure, prompt, and pleasant
remedy. The extensive use of these PILLS by
eminent physicians in regular practice, shows
unmistakably the estimation in which they are
held by the medical profession.
These PILLS are compounded of vegetable sub
stances only and are absolutely free from calomel
or any other injurious ingredient.
A Sufferer from Headache writes:
LAYERS PILLS are invaluable to me, and are
my constant companion. l have been severe
sufferer from Headache, and your PILLS are the
only thing could look to for relief. One dose
will quickly move my bowels and free my head
from pain. They are the most effective and the
to me to speak in their praise and 1 always do so
when occasion offers.
W. L. PAGE, of W. L. Page Bro"
Franklin St., Richmond, Va, JuneS, 1882.
"Ihave used AYERS PILLS in numberless in
stances as recommended by you, and have never
known them to fail to accomplish the desired re-
suit. We constantly keep them on hand at our
home, and prize them as pleasant, safe, and
reliable family medicine. FOR DYSPEPSIA
they are invaluable. j. I. HAYES"
Mexia, Texas, June H. 1882.
The REV. FRANCIS B. HARLowE, writing from
Atlanta, Ga, says: For some years past have
been subject to constipation, from which, in
spite of the use Of medicines of various kinds
! suffered increasing Inconvenience, until some
months ago l began taking AYERS PILLS. They
have entirely corrected the costive habit, and
have vastly improved my general health"
AYERS CATHARTIc PILLS correct irregulari-
ties of the bowels, stimulate the appetite and
digestion, and by their prompt and thorough
action give tone and yigor to the whole physical
economy.
PREPARED BY
Dr.. ]. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. .
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local ndrserymse can ordinarily be re-
lied on TO give reliable information
about the most profitable varieties to
plant II one sort Of tree is much more
hardy and productive than others it Is
good policy to plant an entire CONNER
cial orchard to 1t. A large dealer will
have the product of several orchards and
will be able to furnish the required va
riety to customers. The orchards that
pay poorest are those that contain the
largest variety.-IChicago Times.
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A good-looking lass always desires a
good looking-glass.
The best fire escape is when your wife
gets up in the morning and makes it.
Boston Post.
Cash advances a rich wild
ow.
How quickly limb of the law branch
es out.
A swell" banquet-dred apples and
water.
Tne Smithsonian Institute is to be re
built at once and made fre-prOOf.
Geo. Mcmillan was sentenced, at Can
ton, O., to be hanged June ~.
1t will require two years more to COM
plete the Washington monument.
The residence of wealthy planter
wife, child and hired man perished i'll
the flames.
During the obsequies of Conductor
Thomas Jones, At Portsmouth, j. o. Mar
tin, of the knights Templar, in attend
ance. dropped dead.
The Governor of Missouri has par
doned Clarence Hite, one of the James
gang, who returns to his home in Logan
county, KY, in the last stage of con-
sumption.
The Ohio Board Of Agriculture has
authorized the Treasurer to invest
$4,000 in registered 3 per cent. bonds
for the purpose of creating reserve
fund.
Until the vacancies in the Supreme
Court OF Ohio are filled by the Governor
the court will have but three members
Judges johnson, McIlvaine, and Okey.
Judges j. II. Doyle. of Toledo, and John
S. Brasee, of Lancaster, will probably be
selected to fill the vacancies.
The Tennessee House Of Representa-
tives passed the State debt bill exactly
as it came from the Democratic caucus
to pay fifty cents On the dollar and three
per cent. interest on all but the State
debt proper and bonds Of educational
institutions within the State, for which
they propose to pay par with contract
rate Of interest. The bill will probably
pass the Senate also.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-15

"A coat-tail Irritation is the latest.
A wrinkled 7at-tail bearing the dusty
toe marks means Il have spoken to
your father"
"A young man who was presented
with eleven penwipers last Christmas
by his lady friends, continues to wipe
his pen on his coat tail.
The average life of farmer is fifty
six years, but it depends great deal on
how old he is when he purchases now
ing machine.
"A piece Of steel Is good deal like a
man-when you get it red-hot it loses
its temper.
"A great deal has been said about
sleepy congregations, but we never saw
one that was not wide awake to hear the
amen" at the end of the sermon.
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NEUTRALlzED.
in whnt wuy Prevalent Evil may be shov
of iIs Pasxrcx

In ~hnt wny Prevalent Evil mny be shown
of It's Power to Harm.
Malaria Is broad name for many diseases.
all originating IN blood poisoning. RiIiop.
fever, the typhus and typhoid fevers q nd chIlls
and fever are prominent members OF the fam
plum bers and the physicians. Desparinp of
ordinary treatment. the latter almost unani.
monsly recommend BENSON'S CAPCINE
larial specific OF the age. These piasters 40,
upon the liver, spleen, bowels and kidneys
worn over the region OF the liver, and unon
larla like an armor. No other plasters do thIs
When you purchase, satisfy yourself that
the word CAPClEE is cut In the center OF Inc
,Seabury q Johnson, Chemists, New York
highest awards at International Ex positso
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POETRY.
They Dind't Think.

Once trap was balted
With a piece of cheese;
1t tickled so little mouse
Ii almost made him sneeZe;
An old rat said. There's danger
Be careful where you goi"
Nonsense !" said the other,
Il don't think you know"
So he walked in boldly;
Nobody in sight;
First he took nibble,
Then he took bite.
Close the trap together
Snapped as quick as wink,
Catching mousy fast there
Cause he didn't think.
Once little turkey,
Fond of her own way,
Wouldn't ask the old ones
Where to go or stay;
Said she, I'm not baby,
Here l am half grown;
Surely am big enough
To run around alone.
Off she went; but somebody
Hiding, saw her pass;
Soon, like snow, her feathers
ES Covered all the grass,
So she made a supper
For a sly young mink,
Cause she was 80 headstrong
That she woulnd't think.
Once there was a robin
Lived outside the door,
Who wanted to go inside
And hop upon the floor.
mo, no." said the mother,
You mast stay with me;
Little birds are safest
Sitting in treei"
81 don't care,' said robin,
And gave his tail fling.
81 don't think the old folks
Know quite everything"
Down he few, and kitty seized him
Before he'd time to wink;
"Ohw be cried, Il 10 sorry,
But | did't think"
Now, my little reader,
You who read this song,
Don't you see what trouble
Comes of thinking wrong?
Can't you take warning
From their dreadful fate,
Who began their thinking
When it was too late?
Don't think there's always safety,
Don't suppose you know more
Than anybody knows
Who has gone before,
Bat when you're warned of ruin,
Pause upon the brink,
And don't you 60 under headlong,
Cause you didn't think.
-Phebe Carey.
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Gentlemen: Your buggies in this section OF
the country are giving perfect satisfaction FOR
durability and finish; as for style they can
not be surpassed; took first premium at Two
fairs last fall with one had used four month,
and had been washed, J presume twenty times,
and still this painting held Its gloss; they are
pronounced here as the finest buggy going.
Very truly, NJ BLOOD'
Madison Lake county OE.o
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Trains run OIL Columbus time west Ohio river
EAST BOUND.-New York Fast Line daily;
with through Sleepers from Chicago to New
York; Washington and Baltimore Epress with
through sleeper from Chicago to Baltimore
daily, and Through Coach from Ssndusky to
Columbus daily. New York and Baltimore
Express daily Newark to New York; on other
Divisions. daily, except Sunday. Sleeping
Car Chicago to Cumberland. ALI other trains
daily, except Sunday.
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Trains run on Baltimore time east Ohio river
WEST ROuND.-Chicago Fast Line Daily.
with through Sleepers fro New York 70
Chicago; Chicago Express Ially Through
sleepers from baltimore TO Chicago daily.
Chicago Mail runs daily on Main Ltne and Z.
o. Division; on other Divts ppS daily, except
Sunday Other trains daily except sunday.
CK LORD. g A, Baltimore. |
REPPERT Passenger Agent. Columbus
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Gentlemen: have used your Brewster side>
bar buggies for ieur years, together with bug
gies were the first that went out, on account
OF being side-bar; they have not cost me S5 for
repairs, and those l have sold of your make
have given good satisfaction; think that you
make the cheapest and best road wagons that
are made in the United States for the money.
Lawrence, Kas. Resp'y, p. N. HAMLIN.
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Whitehall, III

Dear Sfrs. have been using your buggies
and phatons in my business for over three
years, and can cheerfully recommend your
work; and buggies that can stand the work in
livery stable must be Of good material, and as
long as you give me the same good material
and style as you have been doing shall ust
no other work than the work of the Columbus
Buggy Company, of Columbus, Ohio.
Resp'y. EARNEST BURGDORF,
Washington. D, O. Livery and sale Stable.