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The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-16
Political.
Rooms Democratic Parish Executive Com"
nittee, Parish of St. Landry, (
Opelousus, JltIy 81, 1884.

Rooms Democratic Parish Executive COM
Opelousas, july 81, 1884. }
The Parish Executive Committee of the
Democratic party, parish of St. Landry, was
called to order. On the call ofthe roll quorum
was found present. six wards being represent,
ed. The following members being present: +.
D. Estilette, F. F. Perrodin. W. A. Robert
son, DIR. w. w. Leslie, j. E. Quebedeau. For
restier Richard, J. NJ. Martin, Sam Haas,
z. T. Young, Valentin Savoie. The Chair
man explained the object of the meeting,
which was to order ward elections for dele
gates to a parish convention which parish
convention was called for the election or
10 delegates to represent st. Landry parish
III the Congressional nominating convention
for the sixth district to be holden in the city
of Baton Rouge on the 10Th September
On motion of E. +. Perrodin, duly second
ed, 1t was unanimously
Resolued, That convention of the Demo
cratic party of st. Landry Parish be called
under the same rules and regulations adopt
ed by this committee at it's last session, saw
ing and excepting that the basis OF represen-
tation from the different wards shall be the
vote cast for Governor, at the last election.
and accordingly that said ward cleo
tions shall be held by three commissioners 10
be appointed at each poll by the Democrats
present at the opening Of the polls. All
known and recognized Democrats to be per,
mitted to vote at said elections. That said
elections shall take place on the 3oth day OF
August, 1884; polls to be opened at O'Clock
A. NJ, and closed at o'clock P. NJ, and the
Parish Convention to assemble at Court
house at Opelousas on the Sd September
1884. And upon said basis of representa-
tion the wards of the parish shall be en-
titled to the following delegates in the Con
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Affairs at New Iberia.
the Times-DemOcrat.

Special to the 1Imes-DemOcrat.
NEW IBERIA, Aug. ll.-Another de-
mand was made on eX-SheriH VlatOr
to-day to surrender the courthouse, this
time by Adj. Gen. 7, A. FAIRIES. Via
tor and his followers again positively
refused The courthouse is under Il
heavier guard than ever before. Three
fourths of the guard are negroes.
Yesterday news was received III this
city that another call would be made
for troops to go to NV Iberia, and
later in the evening the report was ver-
ifed by an order from headquarters
commanding Major Gen. Glynn to
send body of men to the scene Of ac-
ton at once. The Louisiana Field Ar
tillery was selected for the duty, and
last night Col. LeGardeur, who is act
ing brigadier general in the absence of
Gen. Meyer, received his instructions
and issued the necessary orders. The
regiment will assemble at 10 o'clock
this morning at their armory and
promptly at IL o'clock they will march
to the Morgan Depot and take the
train. The men will be fully equipped
for the trip and will take one piece of
ordnance with them.-Times-Demo-
crat, Aug. IA.
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NO. 46.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
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DUBLIC SALE.
10TH SCHOOL SECTION,

BY virtue of the power in me vested BY
law, and in pursuance to an order emanating
frcIn the Honorable O.. B. Steele Auditor OF
Public Accounts for the State of Louisiana,
will proceed, at the Court House door, in
the town OF Opelousas, La, on TUESDAY,
the 26th day of August, 1884, to sell at public
auction, through duly qualified auctioneor,
the following described property, to-wit
The 10th lsixteenth) section, in township
(eight) south range 2 (two) west, situated
in the Parish of St. Landry, La.
Said property will be sold on the following
terms and conditions, to-wit: lIlO (one.tenth)
thereof to be paid cash on day of sale. The
balance in nine equal annual installments
from day of sale, represented by notes of
like amount, bearing, each, eight per cent
yearly interest from date of sale, till paid, to
be executed by purchaser, with personal Sc
curity, in solido-said notes to be made pay.
able to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and
shall be secured by special mortgage on the
land sold. In the event of the purchaser
pegleeting or refusing to pay any of these
installments, or interest at maturity, the
mortgage shall be forthwith closed and the
land resold. The interest on the whole of
the notes to be paid annually.
The above property will be sold in eighty
acre lots-according to a plat which win be
exhibited on the day of sale.
w. A. ROBERTSON,
July 26, "a. Parish Treasurer.
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On motion e Hon. J. NJ. Martin, it was
Resolred, That a meeting of the party TT
ratify ths nomination of our candidates TO
the Presidency and Vice Presidency OF IT. the
United States be called at Opelousas. That
the Chairman of this body appoint commit
tee Of arrangements 10 be composed Of fifteen
members for said meeting, and that the said
committee appoint the day and place, and
make all necessary arrangements therefor.
and that the Chairman Of this Executive
Committee be the chairman of the committee
of arrangements.
On motion of Hon. 2. T. Young. it was
Resolred, That the three papers of the par
ish be respectfully requested to publish the
proceedings of this body.
On motion OF Hon. W: a. Rooerss1n, @ @a1 hs the .he
ED. EsTILETTE,
Chair. Par. DEM Ex've Cmttee.
F.F. PERRoDIN, Secretary
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A Tilt with Time.

LADIES in their attempts to battle Old Ilme
are bound to receive some wounds in the en-
counter. These, however, they can conceal,
as far as the complexion is concerned, by a
timely and regular resort to the use of
"GLENN's SULPHUR Soar" Without OBJ
structing the pores, or in any way injuring
the health of the skin, it removes from the
surface pinsples, redmess and the cartous dis
equreue1,ts caused by increasing age or ex-
posure to the sun. See that sc. N. Critten-
ton, Proprietor, is printed on each packet
without which none is genuine. Sold by
druggists and fancy goods dealers.
Hits Hair and Whistler Dye, black or bro'0n,
ffty cents.
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AS for the Democratic nominee, each
dav increases his strength and popu-
larrity. The more his record is exam
ined the more admirable does it ap-
pear. He has been faithful, con-
scientious public servant, always sub
ordinating private interests to the pub
lie welfare. He is getting the support
of all patriotic men of every class.
His face is firmly set toward the White
House, and it is not thought even the
most aggressive campaign can turn
him aside. e.--Courier-J Journal.
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EHUBLIC SALE.

M -
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1870.
ESTATE OF JACQUES zAoHAR1E, ALIAS ia CHA.
RE.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrative or duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the Courthouse door, town Of Ope-
lousas parish of St. Landry, on WEDNES-
DAY, August 9th, 1884, the follow
ing described property, belonging to the
estate of Jacques Zacharie alias Jaokarie de-
ceased, to-wit:
l A tract of land situated on Bayou Teche,
in the parish of St. L ndry, containing about
eighty acres superfcl.i, bounded norIh by
Onezime Carriere. south and west by Bayou
Teche, and east by land of Mrs. Littell, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms-Cash.
JULIE SYLVAN,
July 26, 1884. Administratfix.
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CLEVELAND and HENDRICKS.
as4, AGENTS WANTED, 1851.

NOR the only genuine Pictorial Bi-
II ographles of the Democratic C1ns
difdates for President and Vice-Presidens'
Authentic and exhaustive in fact, profuso
and artistic in illustration, conscientious,
dard Campaign History. Authorizes
Rich in matter but low I'm Prfce-@S.
The agents harvest. Send SO cts, for outat
aud our special, practical instructions in the
best methods of selling it,. Success and
large profits ensured. Act at once: Ihe
Campaign will be short, but br1ll1aMG
and DrOfitable to agents. Address
N THOMPSON g. Co. Publishers,
ST. LoGIs. Mo-, or NRw YORK CITY.
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rican worship, in our very midst
and let us like those ancient Romans,
not move another step till we have
destroyed him. Let us begin now,
and strike till the grand end shall be
reached. What say you, my country
men. JAS E. BRADLEY.
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School Books, at the Star Grocery.
CURE FOR PTTEs.

CURE FOR Piles.
Piles are frequently preceded by sense
of weight N the back, loins and lower part
Of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup
pose he has some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times, symptoms
of indigestion are present, as fatulency, un-
easiness of the stomach, etc. A moisture,
like perspiration, producing very disa-
greeable itching, after getting warm, is 9
common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the appI-
cation Of Dr.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the Tumors, allaying the intense itchE
ing, and effecting permanent cure. Prices
so cents. Address the DR.. Bosanko MedE
sine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold bye
MP. YOUNG g. CO.
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NToTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court. Parish 81. Landry, No. 45s3
ESTATE OF ToBYrHA LAueHLIN.
Whereas, Octave Amy, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator of the estate
of Tobytha Laughlin, deceased, late of the
parish of st. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town Of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES 0. CHACHEhE,
Aug. 9, 1884. Clerk.
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Read Democrats ! Read !

We call attention this week to the
liberal offer made by that excellent
Daily Journal, The National Democrat,
Washington, D. G. Our subcribers
would do we'll to avail themselves OF
the same. Every good Democrat is
called upon to aid the circulation Of the
above mentioned paper. A correspond
ent is desired in this section. See ad-
vertisement.
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EDUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court Parish Of St. Landry, Ne 1884
ESTATE OF RACHEL HUFFPAU1R.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the snasr.
signed administrator or a duly qualified sue.
tioneer, at the residence of the
undersigned, near Rayne, st. Landry,
on THURSDAY, Aug. 2sth, 1884, the fol.
lowing described property, belonging to the
estate of Rachel Hufpauir, deceased,
to-wit:
One lot of gentle stock.
Seven head of wild horses.
One side saddle and bride.
Household effects, etc. ...a.
Terms-Cash.
MANNASSEH HUFFPAUIR,
Aug. l6, 1884 Administrator.
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Dr. BOsaMkO.

This name has become so familiar with the
most of people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state that he is
the originator Of the great Dr. Bosanko Cough
and Lung Syrup, the peoples favorite remedy,
wherever known, for coughs, colds, consump-
tion and all affections of the throat and lungs,
Price, so cts. and 81. Sold by NJ Young & Co
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The committee of arrangements of
the Democratic party met at the court
house last Thursday, with Hon. Z. d..
Estilette in the chair. G. w. DuRoy,
ESQ.,, was elected secretary.
DR.. Robertson moved to adjourn
to the 28th inst. Hon. t. S. Fonte-
not moved as substitute that Il sub
committee be appointed to make all
necessary arrangements for the Ratiti-.
cation Mass Meeting. The motion OF
DR.. Robertson prevailed, and the COM
mittee adjourned to the 28th inst and
the secretary was directed to notify all
absent members.
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Erof. Mas. A. .Sewell. A. Nj. WI. D.,

of Medical Faculty, Laval University, Que
bee, states: II have found CoLDEN's LIQUID
stages of Consumption, Weakness, Dyspepsia,
and all nervous Injections. In pregnant wo-
men it has been retained when every other
article of food was rejected. I can recon-
mend it as convenient, palatable, and easy
of digestion. Remember the name, CoLDEN's
-taEe no other.) Of druggists.
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We have subscribers on our books
who have not paid us in years. We
are at heavy expense and need every
dollar we make. We would ask our
friends then who are able, to send lis %
remittance.
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MP-MEETINe. = The Camp-Meet
ing at Bell Cheney Springs, after Il
weeks session, closed on last Tuesday
night It is reported that 1000 to 1900
persons were in attendance, and at
times there were not sufficient accom-
modations for the immense throng.
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ct the Star Grocery.

Crushed Sugar at 125 cents;
Pulverized Sugar at 125 cents;
Clarified Sugar at 10 cents;
Best brown sugar at 81 cents;
Best rice at 81 cents;
Good rice at u cents
Best white beans at " cents;
Extra choice -four att cents.
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IF YOU want to subscribe for the
Weekly States we will receive the sub
scription price and have the paper for
warded to you. The States is one of the
best papers published in the South.
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DIED.-sunday, Aug. 10th, 1884, at
70 p. NJ. near Vile Plate, La, SADIE
H., daughter of R. w. Tatman and
Emily Hudson, aged ] year, 9 months
and q days.
Suffer little children to come unto me, anu
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom
of Heaven
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On Friday night of last week, in
company of genial friend, it was our
pleasure to call at the residence of MI.
B. F., near the Callahan, who together
with few of his neighbors, were as
sembled under the stately oaks in front,
partakiLg of frst-class bouillon pre-
pared by his own hands. During the
repast the topic of conversation drifted
to the best way of preventing the en-
croacnment of cattle upon the fields in
that vicinity. Each one gave in bis
method for remedying tue evil, until
finally a namesake of ours said that
he had an unfailing remedy, namely
He stood on the inside of the fence
auth sharp razor IN hand, and as
each animal stuck its tongue through
for a blade of grass, he dextrously GU
that member off.
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Catherwood's Old Stock and other
Whiskies, Peach Brandy, Jamaica
Rum, Cherry Cordial, Peach and Honey,
Port, Sherry, White and Claret Wines,
Porter, Beer, ETC., at the Star Grocery
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Oh Saturday last DR. Robertson IS
large buggy horse ran into Mr.. jeff
Thompson's buggy on Main street and
broke several spokes out of the front
wheel. No other damage.
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Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Easers, States, School Books,
School Bags, ETC., etc., at the Star
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NToTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, Nc. 1886
ESTATE OF ALPHoNsE B. FoNTESoT.
Whereas, L6ocade st. Andre Of
the parish Of st. Landry, has ap-
piled by her petition TO be appointed
administrative Of the estate of Alphonse B.
Fontenot, deceased, late of the parish of st.
Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the samo
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Aug. 16, 1884, Clerk
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Death of a Colored tx. Con-
gresSman.
N. o. Picayune, Aug. IL.

N o. Picayune, Aug. IL.
1t was yesterday rumored on the
streets that Gen r. B. Elliott, a we'll
known and rem arkable colored man,
who has resided in this city for some
years, had died at an early hour in the
morning of malarial fever.
Gen. Elliott was a native of Massa
chusetts, and graduated at Eton (Eug-
land) College. He was a printer, and
for some time conducted a newspaper
at Charlestown. Mass. He removed
to South Carolina during the time of
the so called reconstruction, where he
became Speaker of the House of Re-
representatives.. and afterward member
of Congress.
Subsequently he became Attorney
General of the State. After the col
lapse of the Republican party iD South
Carolina, he came to New Orleans as
Special Agent for the Treasury De
partment which position he soon lost,
on account of joining the anti-Kellogg
bination. Afterwards he had re-
c9rase to the practice of law in this
city He leaves a wife to mourn his
loss
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AS will be seen by reference to the
advertisement, Mrs. NJ. M. Hayes
School for Young Ladies will reopen on
Monday, Sept. lst. This is one of the
best institutions in the country, and
nchly deserves the liberal patronage
bestowed upon it. For terms, etc.,
see advertisement.
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Cracknel Biscuits, Vanilla Waters,
Butter Crackers, Cocoanut Snaps, Rich
Lunch, Royal Dessert, Nic-Nacs, Gin
ger Snaps, Excelsior Soda, x Soda and
other fresh cackers at the Star Grocery
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Our young friend B. F. Meginley is
tbe happiest man in Opelousas. On
Monday night last a fine little daugh
ter put in her appearance at his house
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Fine Lamps, Chamber Sets, Feather
busters, Splashers, Egg Beaters, No
tions, etc., at the Star Grocery.
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Opelousas cistern shops, near K r.
depot-all sizes at lowest prices.
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IF you want pure water, get Cox tt
put you up cistern.
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WEATHER AND CRoPs. For several
days past uorth winds prevailed with
very cool nights but sultry at midday.
During this time the soil dried rapidly,
and in some sections of the parish
where the late showers did not fall, the
rice crops and .oung corn are reported
to be suffering. The cotton crop, how
ever, has not suffered, and if caterpil-
lars do not appear, the present crop
will exceed that Of last year. Good
showers Of rain fell in many parts Of
the parish on Tuesday night. Cotton
picking has begun, and some planters
are reported to have one and two bales
ready for ginning. A load of new rice
came in from Plaqnemine Brulee few
Gays ago, and many persons are cut,
ting the early crop.
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Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 4S4s
ESTATE OF PHELoNIsE WABLE.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
aud highest bidder, by the undersigned sd-
ministrator or a duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence of the deceased,
parish of st. Landry, on WEDNESDAY,
August Is, 1884, the following described
property, belonging to the estate of Ph6.
lonise Wable, deceased. to-wit:
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

no! gardeners. Get Landreth's new
o,on of fall seeds at Robt. NJ Lift ellis
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Hardware, Tinware, Crockeryware
Glassware, Lamps, Wicks, ETC., at the
Star Grocery.
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Preaching at the Pres by terian
Church tomorrow, Sunday at II
o'clock, A. NJ, by Rev. f. w. LIE wis.
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RAILROAD TAx.-The police jury, in
acting upon the assessments OF rail-
roads in our parish, fixed the assess
ment of the Morgan road and the Lou
isiana w esterD at $7500 per mile, while
that of the Texas Pacific was only
5000. The Morgan management
cOmplained at this discrimination, and
asked for reduction to correspond
with the minimum amount. The Po-
lice jury refused to equalize the as
sessment on the grounds that the Tex
as Pacific had been overfiOWed ana Sc
riously damaged in its traffic and travel,
within the limits of the parish, whereas
the other roads had not suffered from
overflow within the bounds OF onI
parish. It il well known, however,
that the Morgan road was overfioWed
for miles between Morgan Citr and
New Orleans that for months they
could not run through trains over tnell
submerged track that in order &c
keep mp their business and run trains
through this section, they were com
PEELED at heavy expense, g
ship freight and convey passengers
over another road and by boat to reacf
the available and safe portion of thel
1 track on This aide of the overfoWet
section. Therefore they deserve q
much consideration as the Texas IA
cific, and should not be made to pa,
any more. More than this, in the 9th
er parishes, the assessment does not 6.
over 5000 per mile on any railroad
= petition has been circulated BY an
through the Merchants Exchange g
0pelonaas for the reduction to be mad
and the assessment equalized. w
hope the Police Jury will do SO, other
lse the Morgan management WI
make ID up In excessive freight charge
against our people.
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The cheapest razors and pocket knives
in town are for sale at the Star Gro
Gerry.
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Free Distribution.

"What causes the great rush at NJ Young
& Co.'S drugstore :" The free distribution Of
sample bottles of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy for
coughs. colds, consumption and bronchitis now
ON the market. Regular size so cents and $i.
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Table and Pocket Cutlery, Files,
Monkey -Wrenches, Locks, Padlocks,
etc., at the Star Grocery.
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Get your cisterns at home-Cox can
furn sh them at lowest prices.
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Fresh garden seed-Landreth's and
(,regory's-at the Star Grocery.
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Fine Crockery and Table and Poek-
st Cutlery at the Star Grocery.
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Central Fire Shells, Powder. Shot
and Caps, at the Star Grocery.
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New York City, Philadelphia and

New York City, Philadelphia and
portions of interior Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, together with the ad-
,jacent seacoast watering places were
visited yesterday by shock of earth
quake which lasted fully ten Sec
onds. Great alarm prevailed at all
points visited, particularly in New
York City, where the shock seems to
have been the most severe No lives
were lost, and but little damage done
to property. In New York it was at
first supposed that an explosion OF
some kind had taken place. Everybody
rushed out into the streets. At all the
seashore watering places between New
York and Philadelphia great alarm
prevailed. A detailed account will be
found in our telegraphic columns
Times-Democrat, Aug. II.
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a full line Of Choice Confectionery at
the Star Grocery.
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Corn, Oats, and Bran at the Star
Grocery.
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Fresh oatmeal, nutritious and cheap,
at the Star Grocery.
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Umbrellas, Whips, Spurs, Canes
setc., at the Star Grocery.
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Buy your candies at the Star Grocery.
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TDUBLIC SALE.

July 26, 'S4
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Hon. H. L. Garland is now in Colora-
do. we believe. We presume that it is
to his thoughtful kindness that we are
indebted for late copies of newspapers
from Dallas and Fort Worth (Tex.,)
Las Vegas, (New Mexico,l Topeka,
{Kansas,l Kansas City, (Mo.,l and
lleadville and Denver, (Col.)