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St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

The Masonic fraternity of Humble
Cottage Lodge at this place, expect to
have a little family dinner or supper
on st. Johns day, the a7th inst. All
the members should call on Bro. w. M.
Johnston at once, and contribute one
dollar and fifty cents each, to provide
comforts for the inner man.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

A lot of thirty barrels of flour. from
ST. Louis, by rail, was consigned to J
Meyers & Co, of this place, and arrived
last week. The freight bill was about
s65, which they declined to pay. The
freight on barrel Of -four from New
York to Liverpool, England, is only
about thirty cents, and everything else
in proportion. Let's all move to En-
gland.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Alta regular meeting of Humble Cot
tage Lodge No. 10, +. A. NJ, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: j. NJ. White, ". NJ; j. w.
jackson, S. W.; A. Going, J. w; G. N.
Ealer, Treasurer; w. NJ. Price, Secre-
tary L. /. Tansey, s. D.; c. Mayo, j.
D.; w. M. Johnston, Tiller.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Perfumery of the finest, Combs
Brushes, Cutlery, Pistols, Celuloid
Gases, Candies, Sugared and Crystalyed
fruits, low for cash
at NJ. p. Young s. Co.'S.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Mr.. Williamson, Who came to this
parish from north Louisiana, about
two years ago, and resided the present
wear on the Pratt place in Bellevue, has
bought the Frazee, lately Walker place
in Bellevue, for $500.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Last Sunday night, at Vile Plate,
Madison Fontenot, white, cut Edonard
Eioi, colored, on the arm between the
elbow and shoulder, seyering an artery,
which caused death in about an hour.
Both had been drinking.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

OF the Louisiana delegation, Hon. j..
Floyed King was the only member who
voted for Mr.. Randall for Speaker. The
lion. Carleton Hunt was reported to be
u, Randall man, but lie stood with the
majority Of his colleagues.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Preaching in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at II o'clock a. m, and Gas
D. M, by Rev. F. w. Lewis.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

We hear that about thirty families
from Mississippi have come into this
parish within the last month, and most
of them settled in the neighborhood of
prud'homme City.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Mr.. G. Brand, the champion baker.
makes his christmas bow to the public,
Be certain to read his advertisement,
and call Oh him for anything you need
III his line.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Flower Vases, Work Boxes, Writing
Desks, Papeteries, equal in style to any
made, ranging from % cents to SIS, of
Leather, Leatherette, Silk and Plush
at M.P.Young,& Co.'S
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

@De Band Vaughn of the Morgan
road made its appearance here on We'd
nesday last, bringing with it lots OF
Christmas money for the employees.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Whereas, Desire Richard of the par
his petition to be appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Aurelien Duhon
deceased, late of the parish of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
in writing in my Office IN the town OF Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Dec I5-2t Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Holiday goods at extremely low prices
at Mp. Young. &.Co's.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

DIR. Fox or st. Bernard parish, has
sought DR.. Shute's place in Bellevue,
Tor $4,000.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

See advertisement of Bee Journal
every bee keeper should take it.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Photograph and Autograph, Albums
20 suit all, at Mp. Young,& Cos
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

We have not yet been furnished with
ehe official minutes Of the parish DEM
ocratic convention.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

The Presbyterian Church here has
Just been furnished with bell.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

DISTRICT COURT, PAKISH UFST. LANDRY
By virtue of writ of feri facias is
sued out of the honorable District Court, in and
for the parish of st. Landry, in the above ent.
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, at
the Courthouse of said parish, in the town
of Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the 18th das OF
January, 1884, at II O'Clock A. d., the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
Description Of property seized: A certain
tract of land of forty acres, more or less, with
the buildings and improvements thereon, being
all that portion of the south west quarter OF
north west quarter OF section No. II. in town
snip No. 2, south OF range 9. west in the south
western District OF Louisiana, south of Bayou
Cocodrie in ST. Landry Parish.
Terlns-Cash. C. G.. DUSON,
dec l2-6t Sheriff Parish Of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Finest Liqors, Cigars, Whiskics
Wines and Champagne.
at NJ. P. Young & Cos
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Toilet sets, Cups and saucers, Shell
FOXES, from 10 cents to S 800
at Mp. Young, 81 Cos.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15

Every cotton planter should buy some
of Mr.. Dejean's cotton seed. See adver-
tisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15
IL IA Il H1N Il - other business in the

i "A II Nm IL - other business in the
u. g. Patent Office attendedlt0 for MODERATE
FEES. Our Office is opposite the U. 8. Patent
Office, and we can obtain patents in less time
than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as
to patentability free of charge: and we make
No Charge Unless We Obtain Patent.
When patent is granted a drawing of your in
yention, with claims, yonr name and address,
will be published in the United States Patent
Office Gazette, paper of immense circulation.
And the only one that publishes this free.
We refer here, 10 the Postmaster, the Supt,
of Money Order Div and to officials of the IT,
s. Patent Office. For circular. advice, terms,
and references to actual clients In your own
State or county, write to
G.. "A. SNOW Sc CO..
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, b. C.
nov 24-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15
OF ADMINISTRATIVE
ESTATE OF EDGARD ZERINGUE.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas Thelesfore Zeringue, fills. OF the parish
of st. Landry has applied by his petition to be
Edgard Zeringue, deceased, late Of the parish of
st. Landry.
Therefore. any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, viii file the
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES O. CHACHERE.
dec 152t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-15


4HE 81. LANDRY DEMOCRAT
apELousAs. SATURDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1885
The Presbyterian Church here has
Just been furnished with bell.
Photograph and Autograph, Albums
20 suit all, at NIP. Young,& Cos
See advertisement of Bee Journal
every bee keeper should take it.
Toilet sets, Cups and saucers, Shell
Foxes, from 10 cents to S 800
at Mp. Young, & Cos.
Every cotton planter should buy some
Of Mr.. Dejean's cotton seed. See adyer-
tisement.
Finest Liqors, Cigars, Whistles,
Wines and Champagne.
at NJ. P. Young & Cos
We have not yet been furnished with
ehe official minutes Of the parish DEM
s1cratic convention.
Preaching in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at II o'clock a. m, and GAS
D. M, by Rev. F. w. Lewis.
Holiday goods at extremely low prices
at Mp. Young. &.Co's.
DIR. Fox or st. Bernard parish, has
sought DR.. Shute's place in Bellevue,
sor $4,000.
"De Band Vaughn of the Morgan
road made its appearance here on We'd
nesday last, bringing with it lots of
Christmas money for the employees.
Flower Vases, Work Boxes, Writing
Desks, Papeteries, equal in style to any
made, ranging from % cents to SIS, of
Leather, Leatherette, Silk and Plush
at MP.Young,& Co.'S
Last Monday, District Court resumed
business The entire jury was dis
charged for the term, and court will
adjourn sine die to-day. An order of
Court is published, fixing the terms for
next year.
We hear that about thirty families
from Mississippi have come into this
parish within the last month, and most
of them settled in the neighborhood of
Prud'homme City.
Mr.. G. Brandt the champion baker.
makes his christmas bow to the public,
Be certain to read his advertisement,
and call Oh him for anything you need
III his line.
Mr.. Williamson, who came to this
parish from north Louisiana, about
twoy years ago, and resided the present
wear on the Pratt place in Bellevue, has
bought the Frazee, lately Walker place
in Bellevue, for $500.
Last Sunday night, at Vile Plate,
Madison Fontenot, white, cut Edonard
Eioj, coiored, on the ann between the
tJUDN hfju SHOutetOfS SUs z GA 81 bVa >
which caused death in about an hour.
Both had been drinking.
PeffumeIy of the finest, Combs
Brushes, Cutlery, Pistols, Celuloid
Cases, Candies, Sugared and Crystalyed
fruits, low for cash
at NJ. p. Young s. Co.'S.
Alta regular meeting of Humble Cot
tage Lodge No. 10, +. A. NJ, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: j. NJ. White, ". NJ; j. w.
Jackson, S. W.; A. Going, J. w; G. N.
Eaier, Treasurer; w. NJ. Price, Secre-
tary L. /. Tansey, s. D.; G.. Mayo, j..
D.; w. NJ. Johnston, Tiller.
The Masonic fraternity of Humble
Cottage Lodge at this place, expect to
have a little family dinner or supper
on st. Johns day, the a7th inst. All
the members should call on Bro. w. N.
Johnston at once, and contribute one
dollar and fifty cents each, to provide
comforts for the inner man.
A lot of thirty barrels of flour. from
ST. Louis, by rail, was consigned to ]
Meyers g. CO., of this place, and arrived
last week. The freight bill was about
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PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.


'''''''' ''''' d A'ul'l'uae oi Sims.
cannot lawyers be termed fee-males ?
\ wife may be blessing but a
dumb wife IS an unspcakable one.
II il a terrible shock 20 ones feel
ings, after singing "Salvation's Free"
TO hear the announcement that "the
collection Will now be taken"
The oucs.jo, ie asked ,,, u ,,or.f,
anything that will bring youth ,o wo-
men, Yc.. indeed. An income af
-ay $4,000 viii Ir.ag aay number Of
ihym.
,,.- ,,l..r.,..l.,,.....,a..t-....
good deal of csr.rior,cs .,,.. n,.,,5
aDywbcrc I'm, f.r ,.r, f.., :, l.I.n
Of q woman vr., stc,,-r. ,,....1o !.
, hon"
oNfr Jo,a. asked smith t.,..,..-
son don, vor ,,irt -. ,,;,,.., IN,
have an orr,ar,y,,.,v ,,i,.e- ,n,r, T., ,,,a
nov, wori5 ~ A.. ,,-,at-,r~
rliol ~. r,rs,- ga, ,,.,r,,.. -
,yri,,. - ,,, ,,..-.,
..,,
,.,.,I'-,aS - ,I' ''"' -,'''''
ir,,.,.a.,-..",. 80. " '."'' +
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Common Phrases.

The term hlackguard has a very
common place origin. In all great
houses particularly in royal residences.
there was a number Of mean and dirty
dependents, whose Office it was to at
tend 10 the woodyards, sculleries. etc.
OF thcSe-for in the lowest depths
there are lower still-the most for.orn
wretches seem to have been selected to
carry coal 10 the kitchen. halls and
other apartments. To the smutty reg
iment, who attended the progresses
and rode in the carts with the pots and
kettles. which. with every other article
Of furniture We're then moved from
palace to palace, the people, in derision.
gave the name "blackguardS," term
since become sufficiently familiar.
ITO the bitter end" is clearly an old
nautical expression. A dictionary.
published in the first part Of the eigh-
teenth century, has bite" a turn or
part Of cable; "bitts. the main pieces
of timber TO which cable is fastened
when a ship rides at anchor; bitter" a
turn of the cable about the timber
called "bitts," that it may be veered
out little by little: and "bitter end (of
a cable) is that part which is wound
around the bits when a ship rides at
anchor. The modern cant expression.
'1o the bitter end" may have taken It's
rise from the old nautical words, As
meaning the last coil Of the cabla or
from the last end, the very bitter"
dregs. II is a slang expression. anoth-
or form of Il will Fight you to the
death" In il bitter only means pitt
less. severe. like bitter east wind, or a
bitter Zoe.
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PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Jealousy is a secret ayowal Of our in
fcriority.
The only rose without thorns Is
friendship.
We ought not to Judge Of mans
merits by his qualifications but by the
use he makes Of them.
Though we travel the world over 70
find the beautiful. we must carry It
with US, or We find it not.
Bashfulncss may sometimes exclude
pleasure, but seldom or eyer opens any
avenue for sorrow or rcmorse.
Attrition is to the stone what good
influence is to the man. Both polish
while they reveal hidden beauties.
Cares are often more difficult 10
throw of than sorrows: the latter die
with time. the former grow upon it,
The leader VIII fail who acts on the
counsel Of those whose intelligence and
means Of information Is inferior to his
own.
Jealous men are ever displaying to
YOU the strength Of their belief, while
iudicious mcu are showing you the
grounds Of IL.
There is a wonderful yigor Of CON
stitution in a popular fallacy. When
the world has once got hold Of a lie, it
is astonishing how hard it is to get it
out OF the world.
II a man be gracious and courteous
10 strangers, it shows he Is a citizen of
the world, and that his heart is no
island cut off from other hearts, but a
continent that joins them.
There are few men who. were they
certain Of death on their SEVENTEEN
birthday. would think Of preparation.
Tomorrow may be the gate of an eter-
atty, and they go on in their folly.
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He Had Confidence In Grpsles.

A band of gypsies camped in Mis-
souri,. A farmer in the neighborbood
was painfully twisted by rheumatism
and they Strengthened him out with
mysterious lotions and ceremonies.
This won his confidence. They told
him that a large sum of money was
buried on his farm. but they did not
knew exactly where Their instruc-
tions were Co bury all the cash he had
for eight days. and then dig It up,
whereupon the place of the concealed
treasure would be revealed. lie
obeyed, ard at the end of the pre-
scribed time his 5000 and the gypsies
were gone.
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"Them's my terms" said Miss
Grove, "and l wouldn't vary from
EN-, not for the president of the
United Statesp'
There's an end of the matter, then,
said Doctor Juniper
Just as you please" said Betsey
Grove, tartly.
Louisa Henley would not undertake
the place unless her mother and eleven
years-old brother could come as com
pany for her. Mrs. Cackle expected
the washing to be put out, and clean
ing woman engaged for every Satur-
day. Maria Michels hinted at the
privilege of filling the vacant rooms
of the house with summer boardcrs.
And the upshot Of it all was that Doc
tor Juniper came home in desperation,
without any help whatsoever.
lie telegraphed to his cousin, an
ancient female, somewhere on the edge
of the Adirondacks, to come to the
rescue. She came. But she was sub
ject TO the rheumatism, to epilcptic
fits, and TO an undue fondncss for the
brandy-bottle and at the end Of "A
month. Doctor Juniper was glad to
ship her off to a "Home for Aged
Women" in New York. And then,
subdued by much discipline, he walked
down to Mrs. Dancsbury's and asked
to see Nanny.
Nanny came in, all smiles and
dimples.
Really" said the doctor to himself,
al hadn't an idea the girl was so
pretty"
She welcomed her uncle with the
most affcctionatc Of kisses.
Nanny" said he. you were right,
and was wrong. I'm sorry ever let
you 60 away. If you'll come back to
the old farm, I'll pay you ten dollars a
month and be thankful to YOU"
"Oh, uncle. | can't said Nanny.
laughing and hlushing. i've prom
is"l 10 marry Hugh Dancsbury.'
Doctor Jumpers face fell
Hugh Dancsbury" said he. That's
the young fellow that works at the
mill. amt it."
Yes, uncle" said Nanny.
Then come, both Of YOU" said Doc
tor Juniper. Hugh shall run the
farm on shares, and III pay you ten
dollars, just the same. can't live as
I've been liyin'. I'd sooner take laud-
anum"
- the young people were married,
and came to Juniper farm to live.
And unclc's a deaf easier to get
along with than ever he was before"
said Nanny.
For Doctor Juniper had profitcd from
his cvpcricncc.-H,lcH Forrest Grdc,s.
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Fame.

All, Fate, cannot man
! lie wise without beardl
From East to West, from BeOrsheba to Dai
Say, was Il never heard
That wisdom might in youth be gotten,
Or wit be ripe before twas rottenf
He pays too high price
For knowledge and for fame
Who gives his sinews to bo wise,
His teeth and bones to buy II name,
And crawls through life paralytic.
To earn the praise OF bard and critic.
Is it not better done,
To dine and sloep through forty yearS,
Bo loved by few, be feared by none,
laugh life away, have wine for tears,
And take the mortal leap undaunted,
Content that all We ask was grantedI
But Fate will not permit
The seed of gods to die,
Nor suffer serses to win from Wit
Its guerlon in the sky;
Nor let us hide, whate'er our pleasure
The worlds light underneath q measure.
Go then, sad youth, and shine!
Go, sacrifice to Fame;
Put love, JOY, health. upon tho shrine,
And life to fan tho flame!
Thy hRpless self Tor praises barter,
And die TO Fame an honored martyr.
-R. W. Emrson.
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A Minstrel's Conversion.

Senator Bob Hart" the negro
minstrel, ased 20 be great favoritc
in the West. His stump speeches
and his excruciating Latin were his
chief stock in trade, but they were
enough 10 give him a better incom,
than half the professional men get.
Well, a couple Of years ago, when he
was almost dead with delirium
tremens, he staggered into a revival
meeting and was converted. and since
then he has been known as the Rev.
J. NJ. Sutherland and a more con.
sistent. earnest Christian exhorter
never lived. lie has for nearly two
years been in the employ of the City
Missionary society. which pays him
s20 a week, on which he supports
his wife and daughter. Chicagoans
can remember when Bob Hart got
$500 a week during an entire season
in that city. lie works among the
poor people. and breaches several
times a week and twice on Sundays
lie hasn't touched a drop cs liquor
since the night from which he dates
his conversion -Clepeisad sun.
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RrcxIIH.

Few writers know when ttsI
writing; they say too much. n
Luther closed his speech befor,I
diet of Worms with these words; 1
| stand. I cannot do otherwise.
help me. Amen" Suppose he
said: "The position which | at pr
occupy l shall continue TO maintI
The latter is grammatically cor
You can praise IL, but literary art
demns 1t rs weak and unworthyl
back to the Old Testament
there he light and there was /
Beyond the naked grandeur of
words art cannot 60. And, in
brovity Is an art--and one worth
waiting, too
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Alone.

The sun shines out Acroes the HeA,
The old church bell chimes merrIy.
But tho maiden sighs In misery,
And wanders sad and lone;
For he has gone, her lover true,
horosn the ocean, vide aud blue
Row fall her t'ars like evening dew,
And thus she makes her moan:
Ny love has gone An, well day,
Ny heart il stepped In misery
And must Il now be thus tor aye?
All. woe Ah, woe Il me-
Tho breakers on the sounding shore
Are leaping high with ceaseless roar,
And the maiden watches by her door
With sad and anxious eye.
Tho white foam falls around her there,
And fscks with Snow her ruyen hair,
But still she watches In despair
And murnurs with Sigh:
Ny love has gone An well a-Isy!
My heart is Glled with misery
And must II now be thus for aye'
All, woe An, woe Is me,
The dark clouds drive across the skies.
She sees the moon among them rise;
High On the sands her lover lice,
lie ne'ef will spenk again
She knsel beside him all alone,
Above the wild winds sigh aud iuoau,
But the naidcu's heart is turned % stone,
For now al hope is vain.
Ny love j. dead' Al, wc..-a-day,
Ny heart is s'sers-d in MISERY;
And il must now be thus Tor aye,
An, woe An, woe is me-"
Ogilris .nfcttN
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The Doctors Experience.

"If you please, uncle" said Nanny
Juniper, Il would like to speak to
you"
Old Doctor Juniper dropped his
newspaper in dismay; the spectacles
fell Imply off his nose.
"You don't mean to tell me- said
he, that them cider-bar1s sprung a
leak ag'in,"
"No, uncle" said Mamie, nervously.
pleating the frill of her apron, and
changing color as she spoke,
Then the red COW is got astray,"
groaned the doctor at does beat all
how careless the neighbors are about
their bars"
"The red COW is all right, uncle"
said Nanny ITS about myself that l
wanted to speak"
Doctor Juniper drew a long breath
of relief.
"Oh" said he. "about yourself
Well, if it is a new dress. you've had
two already since Thanksgiving Day;
and if you want to take lessons Of the
wax-hower woman, | think it's all
stuff and nonsense So there, Just
hand me up the paper, Nanny, there's
good girl. and see what nice blue
berry dumping you'll make me for
dinner"
Uncle" persisted Nanny. Il don't
think you understand. II am not
satisfied"
"Not satisiied?" repeated the doctor.
opening his small, blue eyes to their
utmost capacity.
81 should like you to payne wages"
went on Nanny; because. uncle
don't you see lin doing all the work
of the house. and saving you the cx-
pense of hired girl, and | haven't a
penny that l can call my own; and If
it's ever so small an allowance, uncle
don't you see that it would save me the
modification of coming to you for ey-
cry yard of tape and paper Of needles
that WANT"
NONSENSE" rOarcd the doctor.
81 shouldn't ask for it. uncle, If
didn't feel | deserved It, pleaded Nan
ny.
Rubbish" said her uncle.
"Six dollars a month isn't such n
great deal of money" urged Nanny.
"And | have lived here eight years al
ready for nothing, you know"
For nothing, Ell ?" said Doctor Ju-
niper. severely. 81 s'pose your board
and lodging don't count; nor yet your
clothes. All, the parsOn was right
when he preached, last Sunday week,
about the rank ingratitude Of tho hui
man race There never was anything
like it-neyerw
"Of course I'm very much obliged
for all that you have done for me, un-
Gle, said Nanny But I'm two-and-
twenty now. and | really feel that /
can earn little money OF my own.
And If you think six dollars Is too
much, shall be very thankful for
FIVE"
"Ah, indeedr' said Doctor Juniper.
satirically. "Quite moderate. I'm sure
But you see, our ideas don't ezackly
agree. If you amt satisfied with
things as they be, you're welcome to
better yourself"
"Unclel" cried Nanny. her blue eyes
brimming over with tears.
"What say / mean." said Doctor
Juniper, resuming the study of his
newspaper. "And now I'd like the
chance TO read a spell afore go out
into the maple-pasture."
And, surreptitiously eyeing her de-
parting figure over the rims of his
glasses, the old man chuckled to him
self:
81 calc'late I've settled that busi-
ness Wages, indeed Times has come
TO a pretty pass, when my own niece
wants wages for doing my house
work"
As for Nanny, she went quietly into
the kitchen, where she prepared the