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St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07
RESOLUTIONS OF THE COURT

The committee appointed by the. Court to
draft resolutions commemorative of the late
John Holmes Oyerton who was the presiding
Judge OF this Court for many years, presented
WHEREAS, The late John Holmes Overton,
on the 25th day OF March A. d., 1883, and In the
course of nature departed this life in the City
of New York at the venerable age OF 81 years,
during more than fifty OF which, he resided II.
this community, aud
q WHEREAS, as q private citizen, as distin-
guished member of the legal profession, and as
the able presiding Judge of this Court for
many years his life frlrnised conspicuous ex-
annie of purity and excellence, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members OF
this Court and bar to express their deep
sense Of the loss which the profession and So
ciety have sustained, and to record suitable
and permanent tribute to the eminent worth
of the deceased, therefore, be it
Res0lred That, as a testimonial to the mem
cry OF the deceased and manifestation OF our
respectful sympathy with the members of his
family, we suggest an adjournment OF TINS
Court for Que day that the members and offi-
GERS of the Court attend the burial ceremonies
in body that this preamble and these reso-
that the Clerk be instructed to transmit copy
to the family of the deceased, and to the local
papers for publication. 81 4ss
THOS. H. LEWIS, 81
FL Z. GARLAND,
4E5ss A. GARRIGHES,s8 fsC0mmltbee.
B. A. MARTEL.
e. ID. EsTILETTE.
Wherenpon the Court ordered that the Tore
going preamble and resolutions be entered up
en- its minutes, that the Clerk comply with the
mark of respect to the memory OF the de-
ceased, and sympathy with his family. Inns
Court does now adjourn over until to-MoEfoW,
Saturday, March 31st at 10 O'Clock, A. n.
A true extract from the minutes OF FTlday,
= = 80 s 3, S. Deputy Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

The young men of this town are
either great deal buster or more gene
rally provided with beau ideals than
they used be, or else they would not
allow our gallant little deputy sheriff
to attend a pic-nicing party OF young
ladies solely for the purpose of breaking
the monopoly few days ago inaugura-
ted by his majesty Prof. T. w. Den
nington, Of musical fame. We must
either suspect that women's rights are
in vogue or that temperance society
will soon be organized.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

A gentleman from Connecticut, who
is at present a sojourner in our midst,
was once Of a hunting or fishing party
who took it turn about in cooking
making coffee, etc. As each man
had to try his hand, the man from the
nutmeg State in due time came upon
the stage. Although it is rather incon-
sistent with the reputed shrewdness of
Eastern men, he is said to have been
very much surprised and not a little
mift when one OF the party laughed at
him for trying to make drip coffee by
mourning water on whole grains.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

Business for the past few weeks has
been extremely dull with our merchants.
This we suppose is due to the low price
of cotton, yet we see no real reason
why it is SO when goods are correspond
ingly low and other products are abnnd-
ant and command fair price. We
think that a frst-class advertisement
from each Of our merchants would not
only materially help them, but would
prove substantial substitute for the
many .cuts' that have up to the
present time been holding space in the
different papers.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

We would say to all parties concerned
IN the frequent disturbance of the peace
of the community at night. that they
had better "l0ok sharp or they may
fallint the hands Of few Of the spe-
cial officers appointed to watch their
maneuvres. Shooting Oft firearms
around the corners Of some Of the col
ored grog- shops and laughing and talk
ing boisterously on the streets may
end by d few Of these gin-drinkers
being consigned to corner in Duson's
hotel kept sacred for such offenders.
we would also extend the same remind
or to the almost numberless gang Of
ANAL boys who make such q fuss
around the doors OF the various
churches while night services are going
on.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

NEE PIQUE, ST. LANDRY PARISH, La,
April, 1883.
ditor DEMOCRAT
The leafy forest, the blooming flowers,
Moved by the breezes from the gulf,
Speak in whispers of the spring
That takes the place OF Wintry hours.
Nez-Pique's woods now lulled to silence,
Since the ducks and noisy goslings
TO their northern home have flown,
There to pass the summer days.
Now the carp and yellow perch
Sport out and galnbOl in the waters
Which the feathered fi0cks have left
For M'kenzie's crystal waters.
softest zephyrs are all laden
With the odor OF wild flowers,
As they glide along the streamlets
Which unite to form the Nez-Pique.
Could the chief of Indian legend,
Rise in life and view the scene,
He'd smile with pleasure at the swamps
Or what it was and how he finds it.
Though his wigam is no more
Old NeZ-Pique is all the same,
With its deep and eddying waters
Which are splashed by scaly numbers.
Awaked from the sleep of ages past
Which so long entOmbed his soul,
He scans awhile the grand prairie
For his cOmrads brave in wal.
All! they rest just at his feet,
Meath the sOded earth;
No more will they chant the songs of theil
youth,
That they loved sowell to sing in their camp
Can we but hope their spirits are freed
In the paradise OF tn ,er dreaming,
Where the spring is ever bio 0ming
And where the Winter is no more.
Where the game of their choice
Ever comes at their calling,
And where the war-hOop OF strife
Is ended forever.
z-Pique's capes and promontories
But enchant the lovely picture
AS they fringe the wild Mammoth,
An oceanic scene we view.
Now her waters move unrippled
Meath the shade OF pine and eyress,
{ Whilst her school of speckled fishes,
Lave far below the sparkling surface.
A word to those who love to angle
For the carp and gamest trout,
I invite you, entreat you, come and SCI
Come and see me in Nez-Pique,s bonny
bowers. w. o. D.
q
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

We are pleased to note that the at
tendance at the different Sabbath
schools is much better than it was a
greater part Of last year. Especially
is this SO as regards the Methodist
school. From the fact that we see a
good many strange faces among the
pupils we judge that the classes have
been considerably augmented by new
Corners.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07
Numa Ferron didn't take to his heel
And was struck in the head by Elijah Men zeal.

Some of our street-corner polltl-
clans are as restless as a turkey on q
hot stove they don't know which way
the political cat is going tojump.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

We are reliably Informed that on
Sunday last the backwater had filed
the swamps in the Big Cane neighbor-
hood, and that the people have grave
apprehensions of an overflow. As yet
the water has not reached the crops,
but as a result Of the New Orleans Pa
cific railroad being under water, they
have received no mail matter for ten
or fifteen days.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07
SPRING..

Bleak Winteris gone,
Bright spring doth appear,
With sunshiny morn
Our spirits to cheer.
The tree which looked lonely !.
All but dead in the gloom
OF winter months only,
Is laden with bloom.
The birds ever singing,
Fill our heart with delight,
As their bright notes are ringing
In our ear day and night,
Yea, the flowers of springtime
Heads gracefully raise,
AS with reverence sublime
Their Maker they'd praise.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

We would be glad if those of our sub
scribers who do not intend to pay their
subscription, would let us know, that
we may strike their names from the list.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

Farm work is progressing rapidly
in this locality. The greater part OF
the corn crop has been planted, and
most OF the cotton ground prepared for
it. Planting on many plantations COM
menced this week. Cold nights OF late
nreyent the rapid growth Of corn.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

From the excellent quality of music
listened to from some of the members OF
w. A. Roberton's Brass Band that was,
at some of our pic-nics recently, we
supposed that their spirit Of old had
been awakened, and anticipated lively
time considering the fact that Prof.
Mayer has SO rapidly progressed with
his string band. Reorganize and give
us the balance you know.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07

times of mankind be attributed to dis
obedience Of a commando disobedi-
ence which was part OF his nature,
otherwise it would have been impos-
sible for him to have disobeyed.
II the s.divine teachings of religion"
are assailed, the best way to correct the
evil ID to refute and confound the adml-
r.rs OF Ingersoll and his kind. The
churches, with their trained and highly
educated teachers, their immense reve-
nues, their existence during centuries,
and "a theology that has been patched
and repatched until it ought to be inn
pregnable, should sweep away false
teachings like chaff before the wind, ID
place Of asking legislative aid to regu-
late the people the same people by the
way, wo control the legislature and
whose servant it is.
The secular press being for the peo-
pie and not for sects, it is no more than
Justice that different views on the same
subject should be heard, therefore Mr..
Editor, send you this, and with your
permission I will also give series OF
articles taking Revelations views on
the subject as text, for they are only
his beliefs after all. YANDAL'
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Blood Drinking i'm st. Louis.

Blood drinking is daily becoming more popu-
lar in st. Louis, and prominent wholesale
butcher, who supplies the city institutions with
meat, says there is a sort of craze for the fluid.
Bullocks' blood has, of course, long been ia
vorite beverage with cOnsumptives and per-
sons of wasted vitality, but it would seem that
the crimson in its lukewarm state is now re-
garded rather as preventative than a cure for
wasted tissue. 1t is said that milk is but
clarified blood. losing, however, it's nutritive
powers In the process of Qualification; hence
the people resort to the pure article. The taste
ls said to be 80 similar to that of warm udder
milk that, could an unsuspecting person he
blindfOlded and offered glass of warm, new
milk, and another of warm blood, fresh from the
veins OF healthy young bullock, he could not
discriminate. Not every one can drink milk
fresh unauthorized, as it is too rich and causes
biliOusness, and not every one can throw back
the head, raise goblet OF the vital red fluid to
the lips and let it slowly trickle down the
throat and into the primary stomach. 1t is
not that the matter is more Objectionable than
milk. but rather from association. The CITY
contractor is powerful, stout and rudy man
OF 30 years. weighing over 200 pounds. and
has thorough contempt for doctors He
was up to the age of 10 clerk and at that time
weighed but 40 pounds. and the possessor of a
wan and pallid cOuntenance, but through the
advice OF a friend he embraced butchering. ="
and, although he has never tasted blood. he
says that working in and around it, and breath
Ing the air laden with the effluvia, has made
him the powerful man that he is.
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Poor Miller!

Eugene FELL In st. Louis Dramatic Critic.
A gentleman who came in from Omaha re-
Gently tells Il story about DR.. George II. Miller.
editor Of the Omaha Herald, which illustrates
the sad condition into which dyspepsia has
brought that bright. proud man. Having care
lessly eaten broilei snipe just before going to
bed the other night DR.. Miller dreamed that he
was dead and was going to his eternal reward
He halted at the gate of Heaven and asked ad-
mission OF st. Peter. ''Who are yOu?" inquired
Peter. II am DR.. George H. Miller. editor of
the Herald, Omaha, Nebraska" replied the emil
nent Journalist. "Aiiller, the Omaha editor"
sneered st. Peter. "Well, I've got strict orders
not to let you in here. So move away from the
gate ss fast as ever you can" DIR. Miller
sadly bent his footsteps towards purgatory
but here. too. upon divulgng his identity. he
was denied admission. AS last resort he tanned
upon the asbestos door OF hell and the arch
tiend responded. ''WhO are you?" asked Satan
with a bitter leer. ~ ain Dr. George H. Miller.
editor of the Herald, Omaha Nebraska" an
swered the homeless soul Hearing these
words. Satan popped back into his fiery abode,
slammed the door quickly and from the inside
Informed the journalist that there was no room
for him in hell. DR.. Miller pleaded to be let in,
but his pleadings were all in vain. Satan
stirred up the PHOSPHORUS fires tantaliZingly
and bawled out to him that he'd have to spend
eternity somewhere else. DR.. Miller sighed re-
gretfully as he turned away cts mighty
tough on fellow" said he ruefuly "to have
to go back to Omaha
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A $500 Etching.

An extraordinary sensation was caused dur.
lug the sale of DR.. Grifiths collection of old
prints, says the London Times, by the appear.
ance of the utmost unique '.trst state" of Rem.
brandt's portrait of DR.. Arnoldos Tholincx.
otherwise called "The Advocate Tolling." OF
"Petrus Van Toll" This copy is one Of four OF
five known Impressions, Of which three are In
public museums; and it has history which is
well known to all Rembrandt collectors, The
previous lot had sold for ES3, but when the
Tholincx came on. the auctioneer at once of.
fered to begin the bidding at $500 The chal-
lenge was accepted by Messrs Colnaghi. and
between them and NJ Clement of Paris the con-
test was continued up to about f8OO. Then the
former competitor retired and his place was
taken BY Mr.. NOseda who fought the FRENCH
man step by step till 81, 100 was reached the ex-
element in the room being shown by repeated
cheers At last Mr.. Noseda withdrew. and. tn
the qualification Of all present, the battle was
taken up by Mr.. Addington, the veteran col
lector, wh0 amid applause, bid 81 200, and go
on up to e., 500. At this point even he was
beaten. and the French dealer carried of the
treasure at the price of 81 $40, which is ESQ
more than has ever been paid for print before
It Is understood that NJ. Clement was buying
for u. Dutuit, the celebrated Rouen amateur,
and the author Of the best existing book on old
prints and etchings. who Ia. moreover. the
owner Of the print that had previously been the
highest priced In existence the first state of the
"Hundred Guilder Piece" for which he paid
81, $50 some years ago.
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A school for BurgIars.


There now lives in St. Louis in the serene
enjoyment of healthy old age man who in his
prime was one of the most expert burglars in
the country. His name, which is said to be
familiar to the police of every city, is Truman
Ryan. He lives with his wife in his own house.
and Is supposed to be in easy circumstances, the
result of many years close attention to the bust
ness from which he has now retired The most
singular feature of his existence, however, is
the professional instruction which he imparts
for reasonable compensation to young men
who are DESTROYS Of becoming expert criminals.
The Post-Dispatch prints long account of the
experience of one Of its reporters who assumed
the role of an embryo craftsman, and took a
lesson In Ryan's school of burglary The in
struction on that day comprised an enumera-
tion of the burglars tools, and general ex-
PLANTATION of their use together with q few
practical examples of cleser work. and many
comprehensive suggestions. The reporter was
informed that Ryan has about dozen regular
pupils several Of whom are about ready to be
graduated.
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Wednesday Whatn0rS.

The Minneapolis TriGuue calls upon science Il
tell how to harness cyclone. We don't know
| about the actual work of putting the harness
| on but it is advisable to stand behind the CIV
clone to do it. If it is mule, you reverse tn,
| order and take up your position before it-In
dianap0liS Journal.
Lawrence Barretts daughter Is going tt
marry German baron. and when it is all over
Mr.. Barrett will be more imperious than ever wher
| he orders lyOnaSe potatoes for breakfast i'm the
same tone of voice that he launches the curse
of Rome upon the dudes that are trying to get
his girl away from him in ''Richelieu." Mr. Bar.
| rett will be a brevet baron after the wedding
Peck's Sun.
Tit for tat: A. Is the baron at home? B.
No, he sends word to you that he has lust gone
out A. Good! Give the baron my compIi.
ments, and say that l didn't call. -Fkegeadt
Blatter.
A barber shop Bit 'Is that about the right
length sir?" asked the skilltul barber as he fin.
ished cutting his customers hair. 81 like the
| sides and back, was the response; "but wish
You would make it a little longer on the top
Louisville Courier Jonr,al
Encouraging to Mildmay: Eligible Young As
pirant-"And do you really approve of gym.
nastics for young ladies, Mrs. Pendergast?'
Proud Mother-'I do, indeed, Mr.. Mildmay;
and always have. can assure you that there
is not one of my daughters that couldn't knock
down her own father.-LondOn Punch
That great bridge. costing $15, OOO, 600, may be
crossed for cent. Think Of it!-Ne,cark Daily
Advertiser.
It is said that Jay Gould ''reads the Greek
poets with facility" Maybe he does, brethren,
but you can bet your boots all the Greek poets
that ever poted couldn't read Jay Gould; no,
not one chapter of him.-Burlington Ha,ckeye.
Plantation Pleasantries-Ef yer frien' can't
| stan prosperity wise him to go skurity fur
sOmeb0dy.-NO 'lociped pedlars needn't play at
dis cabin. When I straddle saddle it amt Wit
de 'spectati0n OBJ maxim my ole legs do de can
term. H ebber take fool notion ter ride
an walk at de same time, yer'n see me harness
up a bean pole an play circus VIII de chilun.-
Texas Sytings.
Coronation" is not q popular hymn In Rus
sla.-B0st0,a Commercial Bulletin.
81 see that and raise you" said the elevator
boy, when he was tipped by the boarder,-Bos-
ton Commercial Bulletin.
A: "My cousin lost his reason through love"
b: ''That isn't saying much. friend of mine
became postman only in order to get his let
tiers from his sweetheart sooner. Flieqende
BlaHer.
At this time of the year the beer sellers hanr
out pictures Of the festive goat. These are I'M.
tended to attract the young kids.-Boston Tron-
script
Gabriel to Ingersoll after he has talked week:
"Who yer tellin' not to blow? Don't blow your.
self"-Sprnafed Republican.
HJoseph Cook were really anxious for an IN.
sWer to his conundrum, sDoes death end all?s
he would have faced that irate drummsr.-Boo-
ton Hero1
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ThurlOW Weeds Inability to Speak in
Public.


Public.
From the autobiography OF Jhuriow Weed"
never possessed the power Ito speak in
public on the stage" This defect has been the
cause of frequent embarrassment and mortifica-
ton, tor there have been many occasions when
1t would have been both proper and pleasant to
have been even moderately gifted with the power
OF speech-making. Aware of my inlrmity, I, of
course, never attempted to participate in debate
but ON one occasion, when Il bill which report
ed myself from 4 standing committee of which I
was member was in committee of the whole, a
member desired information in regard to the
object and effect of particular section, The
information desired. though proper was very
simple, and If it had been asked for In a commit
tee room. or informally, in the presence of a
dozen VI twenty persons, should have gwen it
without the slightest embarrassment And.
forgetting myself FOR a moment rose to reply.
Before uttering dozen words however be-
came confused. then stammcred and soon. find
ing myself utterly incapable of proceeding, ended
IN regular middle. This was my first and last
attempt, either in that house or in the assembly
Of 1890 when | was again member
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Grant on the ARMY of the Poto,,.

Grant On the Army of the Potomac.
From an Interview in the Chicago Times.
you noticed that Gen. Newton was made
president of the Society Of the Army Of the PO-
tomac?''
Eyes. The bringing Of my name before that
gathering was entirely out of place would not
have accepted of any office had 1t been rendered
me- have no right to expect anything of that
character from the Army OF the Potomac Dur
ing the war did not have much to do with the
Army of the Potomac. was at one time in
command OF the Army of the Tennessee. dvi-
sion Of it, but the homage given at the gather
ing to Gen. Newton and Gen. Mcclellan was due
and think, appropriate"
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GCNcyieye.

courted Genevieve, comely maid:
My love was hot, and yet a gentle fear
DID all lay trembling bones and Stammering tongue
peryade.
When she. my worsh!ped Genevieve, was near.
On, coward man, to fear maiden SO!
On, foolish cr.;vea, holding love 50 dear.
On, wretch unWis", to treat with such foe
trembling, forsooih, when Geneyieve was near!
married Geneveve, a stalwart vie:
My love hath cooled, AMI still generous fear
Doth permeate my trouolOus matr,m 7nial life
When she. my VigOrOG, Genevieve, is near
Spacious man, respecting woman so!
Pm on my knees when She Is on her ear
And meekly through the gloom OF welded life
go,
Trembling, alas! when GenevIeve is near.
-{IpHfYt' TJib7L7p
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Not the Right Thing.
From Peck's Sun.


Queen Victoria allows none of her children to
see her without special permission, and it takes
as much red tape for one of the children to get
an audience with her as it does for a total
stranger. We don't see how she can raise a
family that way. What would boy do if he
had stone bruse on his heel and wanted to 20
to his ma? Or suppose one of the princes should
eat green apples and get the collie; he wouldn't
want to sit down on the doorstep with his de-
partment of the interior tied I'D in double bow
knot waiting to get an audience with his
mother to get some peppermint sling. There
are times when boy wants to see his ma real
quick whether she is a queen or a nine spot.
and to stand him off for any red tape is dan ger
Gus. Suppose one of her girls goes out to an
ice,cream saloon with fellow, and he proposes
to her, and is going right away on a train, and
wants an answer right Off. II the girl has to
wait until her turn comes to see her ma, she is
liable to lose her chance of getting married. A
mother should be ready at all times to see her
children.