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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
The Parnellites Meet and Outline Theii
Policy in Parliament.

The Parnellites Meet and Outline Their
Policy in Parliament
DUBLIN, Feb. A conference of the
Parnellite leaders this morning appointed
Jno. Il. Redmond, member of Parliament
for New Ross, and Edward She'll, member
for Meath, whips for the Irish party. 1t
mas decided to oppose the Long municipal
bill unless similar bill for Dublin
should be introduced. 1t was decided to
Introduce bills amending the acts which
relate to land and to laborers. These
will deal with county government, muni-
cipal franchise, fisheries, reclamation of
land, the poor laws, national teachers,
and registration of voters. ItWas agreed
that during the debate on the address in
reply to the Queens speech, the Par
nellltes should call attention to the re-
cent course of the Irish executive, espe-
clally the Wanton stOppage of
pubic meetings. The confer
ence further decided to intro
duce bill providing technical education
and the planting of trees, and to move for
a commission to inquire into the DISPOSE
ton OF property held by the suppressed
trade guilds of London. They declared
further that any government bill dealing
with the property of London companies in
Ireland should be devoted to works of
public utility in Ireland. Expressions of
regret at the death of Wendell Phillips
were adopted.
The conference also passed a resolution
warning the people of America and
Australia against placing reliance on
Irish news telegraphed by the English
news agency, and expressed profound
sorrow at the death of Father Walsh.
Treasurer of the Irish National League Of
America.
ERRINGToN AND THE IRISH PRIESTS.
ROME, Feb. 4.-Mr. Errington, the semi
official English envoy to the Vatican, be-
fore leaving Rome had a conference with
Cardinal SimeOni, Prefect of the PrOpa-
ganda, concerning the sconduct and atti-
tude Of the Irish priesthood.
DAVITT'S DEMANDS.
LONDON. Feb. 4.-Michael Davitt spoke
at Glasgow to-day. He said that Ireland
should have self government similar to
that of Canada. He declared that the
government must abolish mud cabins.
landlords, grand juries and Castle
''cliques.7
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05


Emory Speer, United States District
Attorney for the Northern District of
Georgia, testified to-day before the House
Committee on Expenditures in the De-
partment of Justice in regard to the
frauds and Irregularities in the office of
Deputy United States Marshals in the
district he represents. Mr.. Speer will
return to Georgia Immediately to resume
his official duties.
IN FAVOR OF MAYO.
The subcommittee of the House Com
mlttee on Elections to-day submitted a
report to the full committee recommend
ing that Representative Mayo, in the con-
tested election case of Garrison vs. Mayo,
OF Hlrglnla, be given his seat on the prima
1acle evidence. The report was approved
by the full committee.
NOMINATED FOR PosTMAsTERs.
The President to-day nominated the
following Postmasters: John +. Warwick.
at Tallade, Ala; j. r. Horner, at Tusca-
lOOsa. Ala; Samuel Thompson, at Bir-
mingham. Ala; Perry L. Harrison, at
Huntsville, Ala; and II. c. Farris, ct
Columbia, Tenn.
ELMER RESIGNS AND LYMAN PROMOTED.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

LONDON, Feb. 4.-Count Won Taate, the
President Of the Council and Minister of
the Interior of Austria, has informed the
Standards correspondent at Vienna that
the government possesses information in
regard to Socialist dangers far more
arrests for SOcialistic practices were
made yesterday. Some of the persons
arrested were foreigners, and have been
sent across the borders,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

A great many people feel themselves
gradually failing. They don't know just
what is the matter, but they suffer from a
combination of indescribable aches and
pains, which each month seem to grow
worse. The only sure remedy known that
will counteract this feeling and restore
perfect health is Browns Iron Bitters.
BY rapid assimilation itpurifies the blood
drives out disease, gives health and
strength to every portion reached by the
clrculatory system, renews wasted tissues
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Elmer has resigned, and the President to-
day nominated to be his successor Henry
ID. Lyman, present chief clerk of the bu-
reau in the Post Office Department pre-
sided over by Mr.. Elmer.
IN FAVOR OF MACON's PUBLIC BUILDING.
The House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds to-day directed favor
able reports on Mr.. Blounts bill for the
erection of public building at Macon,
Ga, to cost 100000
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomi-
nations of Jos. H. Durkee to be United
States Marshal of Florida, and Jesse A.
Wilder to be Postmaster at cambridge,
Ga.
SOUTH CAROLINA's COMMISSIONERS.
The President to-day appointed A. p.
Butler Commissioner to represent South
Carolina at the New Orleans Exposition.
with W. L. Mauldin as alternate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

GALVESTON, Feb. A special from
Austin says: .'The Senate has indefinitely
postponed action on the bill to justify the
Killing OF fence cutters caught applying
uppers."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
FRANCE AND CHINA.
Communication Between M. Ferry an
Tseng Virtually SusDended.

Communication Between NJ. Ferry and
Tseng Virtually Suspended.
PARIS, Feb. 4.-Prime Minister Ferry
has received no communication from the
Chinese Legation during the month just
past,
TsENG NOT TO RETURN TO PARIS.
lie National says that Marquis Tseng
has informed Earl Granville, the British
Minister of Foreign Affairs, that he will
not return to Paris unless he receives in
structions from Pekin to do so.
THE DEFEAT OF THE MINISTRY.
LIE Temps says that the double defeat OF
the French Cabinet Saturday in no way
involves the resignation of the Ministers
FRANCE SEEKING LAsCARs.
BOMBAY, Feb. 4.-Owing to an attempt
to enroll Lascars for service with the
French in Tonquin the police have been
ordered to prevent the shipping of Lascars
on board French men-of-war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
Mother and Child Burned to na..h

GALLIPOLIs, OHIO, Feb. 4.-The wife
and little daughter Of Morgan Martin. a
farmer living miles from here. were
burned to death in their dwelling satur-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
ITEMS IN THREE STATES.
GEORGIA. FLORIDA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA PUT IN TYPE.

A White Woman and Her Child Perish
in a Burning Hut Near ouiney-In-
teresting Statistics Concerning Scri-
ven County-A Strange Robbery in
Madison
GEORGIA.
Crawford boasts a local house doing busl-
ness OF 100000 per year.
William q. Anderson, a highly respected
citizen OF Gainesville, Is dead.
An Atheuan travelling in the interests OF
a New York commercial house gets q salary
of $4,000 per annum.
Matte Lee Price is the name of the young
Barlow girl whose magnetic powers are pro-
nOuuced rival 10 those Of the now celebrated
Lula Hurst.
The Oconee county negro horse thief ana
barn burner was last week tried for the
ia the penltenuary. lie was as quiet As a
lamb in court. and seems to have aD&nuOueu
his late threats He stated to the court thaI
ne had placed his trust I'm Christ and would
accept the sentence willingly.
The SvIvania Te7ephone, Scriven county,
saws: There are in tine county, l,ll2 White
polls and g7z negro polls, making total OF
2.l44 Number of acres OF land returned
4Of S4f. number of acres of Wild land return
ed. rs. .050: aggregate value of land returned.
$442, $50. aggregate value of wild land return
ed. si,2il; city and town property returned,
S27. .4S0: money and solvent debts returned,
SI66.577. merchandise returned, SI9,SlS; whole
amount Of taxable property OF all kinds re-
turned. Sl2l0,026; number Of lawyers, IL;
tax on professions, $3.50; amount of poll taxes,
e. i69 amount of state taxes assessed for the
wear. S3.025. amount assessed for county pur-
pose, $lu,S9u l5-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
e Lesseps' Agreement with England

- @7Ns7VF9 n ONI1lUalU VIII A1IlA ItlIIN
PARIS, Feb. A letter from the British
Government will be officially transmitted
to the Directors of the SueZ Canal Com
pany at their monthly meeting tomorrow.
approving the convention of NJ. de Les
seps with the British steamship owners.
The letter does not discuss the question of
a monopoly. NJ. de Lesseps will ask the
shareholders tomorrow to ratify the
aprppmpnt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
American OmciaIs Praised.

PARIS, Feb. AT a meeting of me-
chanics to-day Citizen Durnay gave an
account of his visit to America and drew
a comparison between American and
French officials, much to the advantage
of the former.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
Died at the Piano.

Mrs. John W. Staten, wealthy widow
of Jerseyville, ILL.,, says a st. Louis special
of the I'd inst, dropped dead that day. She
was playing the piano in the parlor of her
residence, and her son by a former hus-
band, David Z. Brown, was standing by
her playing the violin. Suddenly, with
out a sign or word of warning, her
fingers ceased to move, and before her
son could receive an answer to his ques-
tiOn as to why she stopped she fell from
the stool dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
Failures in Business.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Levy, Davis & Co.,
dry goods dealers at Richmond. Va, have
made an assignment to A. NJ. Kelly.
They succeeded A. J. Levy & Co., about a
year ago, prior to which Levy was of the
old firm Of Levy Bros, who failed some
years ago.
DOUBLE BANKRUPTCY IN PARIS.
PARIS, Feb. 4.-The Tribunal of Com
merce has declared the Credit de France
and the Credit de Paris bankrupt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
A Naval Stores Exchange 0nened

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The New York
Naval Stores and Tobacco Exchange, in
cOrp0rated December 1, 1888, was opened
to-day. The opening address was made
by its President, Joseph d. Evans. Ad-
dresses were also delivered by Mayor Ed
son and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
The Fisheries Convention

LONDON, Feb. 3, , A. M.-The Daily
Nel0S this morning says that it has re-
ceived advices TO the effect that America
has denounced the Fisheries Convention
with Great Britain. 1t is expected that
negotiations for new convention will
begin Immediately.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
DETAILS OF THE oBsEoUIEs.

PARIS, Feb. 4, II p. M.-The body of NJ -.
kouher has been embaImed and placed in
the state salon of his residence. The fu-
neral VIII take place Thursday from the
Church of st. Augustine. Prince Napo-
leon, Princess Mathilde, and all the prom
inent BOnapartists will attend the funeral.
The government Will allow military hon
ors to be paid to the deceased, by virtue
of his membership of the Legion of Honor,
but Will suppress any party demonstrn-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

BERLIN, Feb. 4.-Abbe Gruss, editor Of
DIE Polkspreund, an ultramontane organ,
published in Strasbourg, has been SEN
fenced to six weeks Imprisonment for
having published a libel against the
Crown Prince Frederick William.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Physicians prescribe Colden's Liquid
Beef Tonic for the weak, worn and dys-
peptic. Take no other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Glenn's Sulphur Soap is a reliable renl-
edy for local skin diseases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Young men, middle aged men and all
men who suffer from early indiscretions
viii find Aliens Brain Food the most
powerful invigOrant ever introduced;
once restored by it there is no relapse.
/ Try it; it never fails. 81; for $5. At
druggists, or by mail from J. III. Allen,
9I9 First avenue, New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Mr.. G. II. Galpin, Wadley, Ca, says
my wife used Browns Iron Bitters for
weakness and debility with good effect"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Pixies ToOthache Drops cure in one
minute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
DOUBLE RANKRUPTCY l

Mr.. l. b. Battle, Wadley, Ca, says:
Browns Iron Bitters cured me of poor
appetite, general debility and sleepless-
ness"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

VIENNA, Feb. 4.-The assassin of De-
tective Bloch has been identified as a
man named Steelmach, who was formerly
Corporal of the Saxon Grenadiers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
Henrv Genr,-e I'm tI,o pnIr,it

LONDON, Feb. 4.-Henry George lee
tured from pulpit in Dundee on Sunday
on 'MOsaic Institutions" Two thousand
persons were present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
A Pure and Effective Hair Dressing

a T ure and ELECTIVE Hair Dressing.
Cocoaine, compound of Cocoanut Oil,
beauties the hair and is sure to allay all
itching and irritation of the scalp.
The superiority of Burnett's Flavoring
Extracts consists in their perfect purity
and strength.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

On motion of Senator Van Wyck the
Senate to-day adopted the following:
ReS0lred, That the Secretary of the In
terror inform the Senate whether the
Union Pacific Railroad Company has is
sued any new stock or made any mort
gage pledges. lease, running arrange
ment, or other traffic contract since the
passage of the act of March 3, 1873, which
prohibited any OF the above enumerated
acts without the specific sanction of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05

Weak lungs, coughs and colds, Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar will cure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-05
ALL AT WORK AT LAWRENCE.
NJ. ROUHER,s oBsEQUIEs.

Military HOnOrs to be Allowed, but no
Party Demonstration
PARIS, Feb. 4.-The funeral of NJ. Rouber
will be made the occasion of a Napoleonic
demonstration, There is some talk on the
part of the government of placing NJ.
Rouher's apartments under seal, as it is
believed that important documents reIat-
ing to a second empire are among his pa
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
MUSIC LESSONS.

The undersigned is prepared to give music
lessons at her mothers residence or at that OF
her pupils on the TO lowing terms
Three lessons week of an hour each, pc
month, payable monthly, $500.
MRS. NJ. K LASTRAPEs. 4
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
Town PROPERTY FOR SALE.

MY RESIDENCE in Opelousas, two-st0rics
w with five rooms and hall, brick kitchen and
pantry attached, servants house. cistern, well,
stable, crib. etc, and half square of ground
with tenement house. subdivlded into yard
garden and 1ots-buildings all new, and of cy-
press.
PRICE. S35OO-s15oo cash, balanc
i'll terms to slit purchasers.
may 12-tf c. C. DUSONs
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
TAPE WORM i!

, In one of the tropical provinces of Germ
tnere has been fOunu a root the extract from
Tape Worm
1t is pleasant to take and is not facilitating
or dlsagreeabie in its effects ON the patient, but
rs peenH4arly sleken1ng and stupefying TO the
Tape Worm, which loOsens it's hold of its vic
I'm and passes away in a natural and easy
manner. entirely whole, with HEAD, and
One physician has used this remedy in over
400 eases, without single failure to pass worm
1S, with head. Absolute removal with
mead guaranteed. No pay required until so
removed. Send stamp for circular and terms
HAYWOOD g. co.,
may 23-q-1y 10 Park Place, New York City.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07

=. L. DUSON,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Messrs Dubuisson, Perrodin aud Haas, hav-
ing been appointed a committee on claims, re-
ported through their chairman, Mr.. DubuiSson
that they had examined and found correct the
following claims, filed against the parish, viz:
G G DusOn general crim'l fees. ...-......$3 $40 so
carrying prisoners to B. b.. 1913 As
Attendance on Court. .--.--..- 365 90
Q Chachere, clerks fee bill 6e.-.-...... 1873 10
stationery .-.--.-.-....--.. Is 90
T + PerrOdin. criminal fees 1852 ...
less credit of l25.... 507 90
j. fee in railroad case. .-....-.. $40 90
st Landry Democrat, extra printing and
blanks. ia 90
Opelousas Courier, advertising .--..-.-.. "a 40
Joseph Bloch, snndries for prisoners. ... 10 50
Victor Lastrapes, repairing TOOLS &c., s rs
Edgar MOutOn, sheriffs fees, Lafayette
parish -.----.--.......-.-. z 90
Mount Pleasant Mill. lumber. ...-...--... 203 65
sam Haas, lumber spikes &c.,.-..-...--.. IS rs
WntWOftn d Co, lumber. 48 90
WM1am ChaDpelle, lumber. .-...-...---.. 60 90
a. u. Chachere, hauling ..---... SO ID
Jean DOmec, building bridge....- IS 90
j Meyers d Co, 2 plOws broken on road 90
E st Armand pillow broken on road. 1890 so
Milton Bennett, spade. / so
DR.. w. NJ. Thompson, cOroner's fees.-.-.. 40 90
ADf. II Young, Is 90
JnrQlssson inquest tFansfd II 90
Meyers s. Co .-S 90
Jos Bloch 10 90
Sam Haas 90
On motion the police jury adjourned until the
I'd Monday inesJune,. being the 9th of that
2stess, P. j. LErrEyEE, President.
q Clerk. apl19
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07

ed through their chairman Mr.. Clark, that they
had examined and counted the vouchers pre-
scented by the treasurer, amounting to Sc ,442. so
Six thousand four hundred and fOrty-two 80T100
dollars paid to HIM to the 31st of March, 1884,
against funds of 1888, and also vouchers
amounting to Sl0G6.90, One thousand and sixty
six 9OE1O0, paid by him against funds OF 1884, to
date, as per his statements filed; that the
amounts correspond with items on the cash
book; when on motion, it was resolved that
the the vouchers be cancelled, and that the
treasurer have credit on the books of the Par
ish for said amounts, and the vouchers were
cancelled accordingly,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
oPELousAs. Anril 18th 1881

The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn.
ment, present: Albert Guidry president; a.
Perrodin, T.. A. Hicks, 4. DubuissOn, S. Haas,
L. Young, T. c, Chachere and b. e. Clark.
On motion, it was resolved, that the president
of the Police Jury is authorized to purchase
from Mr.. Alphonse Lastrapes thirty (30l feet of
land along the entire southern line of his PLAN
tation, starting from the public road leading
from Opelousas to Bellevue, and running to
the western corner of his land. The purchase
price of Same to be (s225.p0l Two Hundred and
Twenty-Five Dollars.
Messrs. Clark, Hicks and Chachere, having
been appointed a COMMITTEE to examine the
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07

Balance due the parish
to be accounted for
with licenses Of 1884 Observation-Disclosures 5 90
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15tl
day of April, 1884.
Clerk 18th judicial Dist. OF Louisiana.
EYpENnITTrRES

EAPENDl1DhES.
By amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution of 1ith of May '83 $500 81
BY amount OF parish warrants paid
which We're counted, examined
and cancelled by the Police Jury,
rs per resolution Of 18th ofNovem
Der. 1885. 1856 81
BY amount Of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution of 22d January,
1884 ......-.........-... 1882 g8
BY amount OF parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution OF Fehy 18th 1884 104lS "a
BY amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by The police jury.
as per resolution of April 18th 1884 G442 so
Total disbursement, 34,312 40
1884.
April .. BY balance on hand..-....-- IS 81
s34 1875 81
certify that the above statement is a true
and correct transcript of the parish books
W. A. ROBERTSON,
Treasurer
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
NOTICE.

A III Persons passing through, or otherwise
IA trespassing on my plantations the Vannoy
and Hayes, will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law, LEOPOLD GOUDCHAUX.
Big Cane, La, April 9Th, 1884. apl 22-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpeIOusas, st. landry Par. La.

EENI4S INSTITUTION will resume du
Il ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
Immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. NJ Hayes
and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. Tie scoiastic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Pre9aratory Department, per months so
Music. with use of piano 90
Boarding including washing, lights
and fuel. per month. .--...... 10 90
embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra.-....... 10 90
Incidental fee. 1 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, ana must prepare up to the measure. of
neL aDlIlty, the lessons assigned
our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed TO train the mind to the habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
NO student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
anu guardians may rest assured that the man
hefs, health and morals OF their children and
wards snail receive due attention.
NO ueduct0n for absence, unless in case of
pfofacted illness. The location of this town is
neatthtul and easy of access. The boarding
department. is under the immediate charge Of
Mrs. Hayes. BOarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
Jltiy 70 Principal
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-07

S3I,325 81
solemnly swear that 1 have, paid the fun
amount of the vouchers as per this exhibit, in
money, or have received the same in the pay
ment of Parish dues and that I have not spec
ulated thereon myself nor been directly or in
directly in any speculation that may have been
made in their reQuiSitiOn.
VIM. A. ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-10-23

ton OF last May. That whisky has
been sold is quite evident. We
cannot believe that it has been Civ
zen away-the natives are not SO
liberal. The people by an over
whelnin.;s majority determined that
Its sale should cease, and it is the
bounden duty Of the Grand Jury to
see that their wishes are carried out.
Punish the offenders, those aGho haze
sod It. or else abolish the law, in
order that our law abiding citizens,
who have stopped its sale in obedi-
ence to the wishes of the people,
may again throw open their doors
for its ira Tic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-10-23
RENT.

TDEN PLANTATION ON BA
~ you Rapides, eighteen miles
from Alexandria, La, and eight
miles from Boyce Station, on T. e.
P. r. II. containing 3l3 acres land.
well cleared and under fence, is Of
tered for rent for a humber Of wears.
toeelher With eight mules in good
order. There is enough corn on
the place to run it for twelve
months. The plantation has been
recently ditehed, and is now iD
first-class condition. There ia a
first. class Gin House on the prem
ises. and everything is in working
order for making crop. There ia
a good residence, good stables, ca
bins, etc. To RESPONSIBLE party
the plantation will he rented on
favorable conditions and reasonable
terms. For further information
call on the premises or address
Fl. A. BIOSSAT,
sept. lbs BOyce, La.