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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09
Small Business.
Claiborne q Guardian.

The meanest, littlest and dirtiest
trick that has recently come to our
knoWledgesis the refusal of the Secre-
tary of the State to approve the claims.
of the Webster Tribune for publishing
the amendments to the constitution.
The law requires that the amendments,
be published in one paper
in each parish. The Tribune is the
only paper that published the amend
ments in the parish OF Webster. The
amendments whre sent to the Tribune
by the Secretary of the State and were
published in good faite. But the Secre-
tary of the State now raises the fimsy
pretext that the amendments were in
tended for the Democrat and for this
reason he will not approve the bill of
the Tribune. We can't conceive why
an innocent party should be held res
ponsible for the errors or mistake of
the Secretary of State
That the Tribune was opposed to the
nomination an election of McEnery has
nothing to do with this matter, but the
refusal to pay the Tribune evindently
for this reason, will give the public an
insight into the machine and its outra-
geOuS methods.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09

AGAINST THE LAW.-By virtue and
under operation of the following article
Of the constitution of the State OF
Louisiana, there now exists in the legls-
ture a vacancy from this, the 22d Sena-
torial district.
Art. 169.-No person shall hold or
exercise at the same time, more than
QUE Office Of trust or profit, except that
of Justice of the Peace, or notary pub
Since DR.. r. Y. Ably was elected as
one of the Senators from the district he
has been appointed by Gov. McEnery
quarantine physician at a yearly salary
of $4,000. Senator Aby holds both p0-
sitions which is contrary to law.
Now, on behalf of the people of thls
Senatorial district, the Bulletin humbily
petitions Dir. Ably to resign his seat IN
| the Senate so that his successor may be
elected. The Bulletin further memori-
alizes and pet;;5ions his excellency, Gov.
McEnery, to accept Senator Aby's res
| ignation when offered and forthwith
order an election for his successor to
be holden at the same time as the cleo
ton for Congressman, IN orderthat the
State may be saved the expense of {
snecial election. And for all such othel
orders and relief as the premises ma!
require petitioner shall ever pray
Monroe Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09

A SHAMEFUL REcoR9. Forty-fonr
persons died from starvation in the city
of London last year. In the 3ery CEN
tire of civilization, in a tinD OF peace
and of plenty, under the kyes Of the
wealthiest sovereign and rihhest ns8ili-
ty in the world, that men and women
shouldCArve to death is SD commen-
tary upon the religion that sPaches out
helpful hand to the heathd and neg
lects the despairing wraeI1 at home.
John Bulls l&ght littla9islahd'> is not
quite ready yet to AO fs6ced in and set
up as an exappl6 to tlghrest of man
kind Shreveport Demy6rat.
There are more andObetter organized
charity associations in England, proba.
bly,, than in any other country, but the
population is too great. In a city O
four millions inhabitants, like London
the wonder is that only forty-four diet
from starvation. Too much population
is the greatest physical evil that can af
flict humanity, because there is no rem
edy but death.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09

WHY SUGAR IS CHEAP.-An inquiry
among the principal dealers in sugar
yesterday as to the cause of the pres
ent unprecedented low prices, ELECTED
the following information One of the
largest dealers said the matter is very
simple; the present low price of cane
sugars is caused solely by the unprece-
dented yield of beet sugar in Europe
which last year reached total of 2,000,-
600 tons, an amount in excess of the
total consumption of sugar in all Eu-
rope, SO that they have not only had all
that they could consume but an excess
to send us. Of course they have needed
no cane sugars, and cane sugar produc-
ing countries have been dependent en-
tirely on the United States for market.
and the increased supply has of course
been followed by reduction of prices.
ttDo the Southern States produce az
much as formerly 2"
"No, not nearly as much. The South.
ern States can not compete with the 9th.
er cane-sugar-p producing countries al
present prices.S
"What proportion of the European
crop of beet sugar comes here Z"
"N0t above per cent, but it has 1T
effect on the price, all the same. w
can not use it alone, but we can mix j
with cane sugar, and the price OF thu
latter is affected to that extent
what has been the effect in Cuba "
"Most disastrous. The tax there is 81
high that the total value of the crOI
won't pay the government taxes.-N
| Y. World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09
Political Economy Cetechlsnn.
BUYING AND SELLING
National Educator.

| What does the workingman have tG
sell !?
His labor.
| What does he get for his labor?
The going rate.
Does the government insure him liv-
ing wages !?
| No; labor is unprotected; it must
shift for itself.
What does the workingman have to
! buy?
Shelter, clothing, food, medicine and
tools.
Does the government provide that
these necessaries of life shall be cheap
| ly furnished2
| No; these have also to be bought in
| Openmarket, and the government has so
arranged its tax list that (Without bene-
| fit to itself) the price of shelter, cloth
| ing, food, medicine and tools is largely
increased. This is protection. But the
laborer gets none Of it; he merely pays
for the benefit of "the protected inter
ests.n
TARIFF.
What is a protective tariff?
| It is a legalized robbery of the peo-
pie.
Who pays the tariff on imported
goods2
The consumers-people who buy them
last and sell them.
Who gets the money!
The tariff paid on actual imports most
| of it goes into the pockets OF revenue
collectors and the hands of politicians
to be used as a corrupting fund, and the
balance into the treasury.
Who are mostly benefited by it
Ehn Of Enn of TT
enabled to add the actual profit
they make on the articles they manu-
facture.
Are the laborers in the factories bene-
fited by it?
No; the proprietors always secure la
Dor as cheaply as possible, no matter
what their profits are.
But they get better wages than the
European operators do they not?
Very little; and that is not because
of the tariff, but because labor IS
scarcer and more diversified in this
country.
What do the owners Of the factories
do with the money they make
Invest it in an enterprise that prom
ises rapid increase, Teservlng a certain
per cent, with which to employ lobbyists
and bribe congressman.
Who are lobbyists
ShreWd Adventures of both sexes
who are hired to talk to, entice and
bribe congressman in the interest OF
manufacturers, railroads, mail, ship and
Epublic building contractors and other
hAonOpolies and swindles.
Are not factories Of great advantage
| to the country
Certainly they are, and so also are
agriculture, commerce, education, stock
raising, etc, and these should not be
heavily taxed forever in order that a.
manufacturing may be made profitable
while those engaged in these pursuits
are made poorer.
What did George Washington say on
this subjects 2
Read the immortal words of his fare
well address. =,
What did the fathers of the Republic
say on this subject?
Read the Declaration OF lndepen-
denee.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09

The following appears in a late mum
Der of the Sugar Planter
It is now becoming evident that no
levee can be constructed that Will with
stand the terrible pressure that is
brought to bear during high water upon
the Grand Levee, owing to its peculiar
and unfavarable situation. The build
ing of this levee has cost the State inn
mense sums Of money and been pro-
ductive of no beneficial results that we
are aware of. Then, we say, leave the
levee unbuilt open Bayou Plaquemine
and the other outlets that relieve the
river to such an appreciable extent, and
our word for it, there viii be no neces-
sity to close the atchafalaya in order to
make tue channel of the Mississippi
deeper and more capable Of carrying Of
! its volume OF water.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09
what a. Young Woman Syrote.

The Columbus Ga.l Sentinel publishes
the following model letter:
GEORGETOWN, Ga, -2O-84.-My. Dear
Honey: Ihave just laid aside nay. work
and have taken my pen in hand to show
that | do think about you in fact the
trouble is to keep from thinking~of you
all the time this evening just before
commencing dinner l felt so lonely that
| didn't know what to do now asInever
had such feeling before / met you I can
not help but think | must be in love
we'll if Fam in love with you Z ann sure
have no oneed to be ashameaof it you
see when I got the potatoes and was
about 20 have them for dinner ] just
Thoughts how nice it would De if was
just doing that for your dinner and
mine only in QUIZ snug little house when
are yoa going to get your license think
you are so long about it amt in a hur-
rTy but then / would like TO get married
if we are going to do it at all and moi
be fooliDg away all these short summer
evenings as ever your
| T2AnT INC
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09

And now comes the Monroe Bulletin
kicking at DIR. T. Z. Ably Cause, he
has been appointed by Gov. McEneTy,
Quarantine Physician, at a yearly sala-
nv of $4,000, and holds Office as Senator
Of the 22d district.
Does not our confrere know that Nc
Emery has more Offices to bestow than
he has friends to whom he can give
them The police jurors, assessors
New Orleans inspectors, ETC., constitute
host. lie our Governor runs
short, it is not surprising that ne SHOULD
double on some good man like Dr. A0y
Union Parish Gazette.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09
The Obediellt African.
(Texas siftings.,

In Austin it is impossible to ascertain
when any particular train leaves, with
out going to the depot and inquiring OF
the ticket agent how many hours behind
time the train is. COL Yerker wished
to 60 to San Antonio on the Ill o'clock
train, so he said to his colored servant
Sam, go down to the depot and see
what time the II o'clock train leaves
It was about o'clock when Sam re-
turned.
"Well, when does the train leave ~
"Its done left, boss.n
"Whatqn
IL did jess whut yer tole me. Yer
told me ter see when de train left, and
watched till it was plain outer sight on
de udder side oh de Colorado ribber."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-08-09
.OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpelOusas, st. Landry Par. La.


FNARS INSTITUTION will resume dtr~
| n ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. M. Hayes
ana MIS- NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants The seolastic year consists of forty
TERMS OF TUITION.
preparatory rep Department, per months so
ACADEMIC - 6" EE 8 90
Music. with use of piano 6 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month ...-.-...... 16 90
Em6r0idery, wax, flowers, painding,
drawing, each, extra. ..---......--.- 10 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government OF this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or res trictfOns are inn
posed but every student mast comply with tho
rules ana must prepare up to the measure Of
her ability, 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 prepa ration. Parents
ana guardians may rest assured that the man@
ners. health and morals of the ir children and
wards snail receive due attention.
NO deduction for absence, III lless in case OF
prOtracted illness. The loeatio n of this town is
healthtul and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the imme diate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. B0arders will pro vide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
Mrs. NJ. NJ HAYES,
July 28- Principal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
OUR FISHING INTERESTS.
A Proposition to Open Negotiations for
the Renewal of the Reciprocity
Treaty With Canada.

GLOUCESTER, Dec. 3.
The proposition of Mr.. Belmont of New
York to call up the resolve asking the Presi-
dent to open negotiations for the renewal of
the reciprocity treaty with the Dominion of
Canada, is creating great deal of attention
here and in other fishery towns of New Eng
land, since 1t is well understood that Canada
will not listen to any terms of reciprocity that
does not include the freedom of our markets
for her fishing products in exchange for the
right TO fish on her coasts. The present
depression of the fish interest is attributed in
a large degree to the competition arising
from the provisions of the Washington treaty
giving to Canadians the freedom of our mar
kets and the termination of the provisions
next July has been looked forward to as the
only hope for the further successful prosecu-
tion of the fishing industry by the American
feet. The further continuance of competi
tion, stimulated by bounties paid to Nova
Scotia fishermen from the proceeds cf the
Halifax award. could not fail to operate dis
astrously to this interest.
The committee chosen at a meeting held
Friday to take action in the premises. are
outlining their plan of campaign and have
arranged for a public meeting at City Hall
on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 27th
when delegates will probably be present from
leading fishery ports of the New Englsnd
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
FOUND GUILTY.
Capt. Dudley and Nate, of the Wrecked
ssMignonette,- >enteaced TO be
Hanged-Judgment of the
Court-The Black Cap
Not TO be Used.

LONDON, Dec. 3.
Capt. Dudley and mate OF the wrecked
yacht Mignonette, who were found guilty OF
murder in killing the boy Parker for food to
keep themselves alive, were today sentenced
to death. 1t is believed they viii certainly
be pardoned.
The court room was crowded and the scene
during the pronouncing of the sentence most
impressive. Lord Chief Justice Coleridge
read the judgment of the court citing author
tiles at great length. The court declared the
taking of human life could only be justified
on plea of self defence. The commission
of murder for sake OF ones own life was un-
justiisble. 1t was the duty to preserve ones
own life but the duty often required one not
to save but TO sacrifice his own life. Court
must apply the law and aid. The prisoners
were guilty of wilful murder for which there
was no ratification. If this judgment was
too severe the court must leave the prisoners
to clemencey of the crown. The prisoners
were asked what they had to saw before the
sentence was pronounced. Both Captain
Dudley and mate stephens pleaded for mercy
in view of their terrible situation when the
deed was done. Lord Coleridge said it was
the jury's privilege to recommend them to
mercy and he sentenced them to be hanged
but without the black cap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The board of directors of the Lehigh Val
ley railroad Tuesday declared quarterly
dividend of 2 per cent.
The Prince of Wales will not ask the Eng
lish Parliament for an allowance for his
eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, until the
young man marries.
1t is announced in Paris that for political
reasons the government has telegraphed Ad-
mirals Courbet and Briere De Lisle to main
tain defensive attitude till they receive
further orders.
The Russian nihilist executive has issued
manifesto condemning Count Tolstoi min
lister of the interior, to DEATH
In Lynn, Mass, John X. Baldwin, the
workinemen's candidate, is undoubtedly
elected mayor.
II is understood that the minister of agri-
culture of Canada does not consider the evil
dence ajduced against the Bell Telephone
company at the recent contestation as sufH-
cient to justify him in annulliag that COM
pany's patent.
Charles G.. Reed, citizens candidate, was
elected mayor of Worcester, Mass, Tuesday.
The railroad shops in Concord, N. H., will
commence running on nine hours time, Wed
nesdsy morning.
Representative Follett will contest the
election of VIM. Butterworth to the 49th Con-
gress as representative of the lst Ohio dis
trict
Arthur L. Huntington was elected mayor
of Salem, Mass, Tuesday, over ex-Mayor
Hill.
The strike Of the printers at the American
Print Works in Fall River, Mass. has ended,
the works agreeing to the demands of the
| strikers.
In the municipal election in Keene. N. H.,
Tuesday. Alfred T. Batchelder, rep, was
elected mayor. The city government Is re.
publican.
In the South Carolina legislature, Tuesday,
Wade Hampton was elected United States
senator as his own successor.
Monday night the residence of ex-Secre.
tary Robeson was entered and jewellery val
ued at $500 stolen.
| Edward Packard and Alexander Formar
were expelled from Kings county. New York
general committee, Tuesday night for dis.
loyalty to Blaine and Logan.
A call has been issued for q caucus of the
republican members Of the House at O'Clock
Wednesday night.
| A general reduction of from Is to 20 pel
cent. in the wages of the employees has beer
ordered at Roach's ship yard, to take efec
this week.
The executive committee Of the Westerr
Union Telegraph company at New York ha,
recommended the declaration Of quarterly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
RAILROAD MEETING.
stormy Time Over the New York and
New EBgiand.-R-civer Clark Sc.
verely Criticised.

BosroS. Mass. Dec 3.
The meeting of the stockholders oil the New
York & New England Railroad, today, will
settle the bitter controversy going on between
the two elements seeking To control the road
The meeting was largely attended today, the
New York stockholders being represented by
proxy. The opposition TO Receiver Clark and
the present management is led by Jonas II.
French. On the opening of the meeting the
opposition TO the present management eyinced
itself in several sharp speeches on the part OF
its members, who denounced the method BY
which the present receiver was appointed.
The opening speeches we're made, Henry d.
Hyde stating that there were nine names on
each ticket, offering in the Interests of har-
mony, m0tioHiny that a committee of five be
appointed to select the other ten names for q
ticket. A long debate followed. r. C..
Martin said all this trouble should be har-
moniZed. He reviewed the financial status
of the road as compared with the manage
ment of ex-president Wilson. finding steady
Improvement. Mr.. Vennor. leader of the op-
position said that every concession had been
made, the result hsdonly been Higginson party
desired to run the thing themselves. Vennor
made other serious charges against Clark's
management of the property. which he stig-
matiZed as poisonous to its interests, and in
favor of the N. Y. & n. H. road. This was
followed by loud cheers for Clark, who arose
amid storm of applause. Clark referred to
the criticisms upon his management made in
the press, but he asserted that his hands were
clean inside and outside, and in no thought
or act had anything been done which he
believed TO be prejudicial to the company's
interest. He believed not in making quota
tions in the stock market, but rather in ere
ating intrinsic value in securities. There has
not been one thing done for a temporary
purpose. The receivership was obtained only
in the interest of the N. Y. & N. E. railroad
The road is operated on basis of not how
much damage can we do our neighbors, but
how much money can we make ourselves.
At the conclusion of Clarks remarks vote
to proceed to ballot was carried, and an ad-
journment had until 2.30 p. NJ.
AT the latter hour further adjournment
was had until 5 o'clock to allow time for
counting the ballots. 1t is estimated that
l20, 900 shares were voted upon.
At 8 o'clock further adjournment was had
till 10 p. NJ, when the vote was declared.
The present management was SUSTAINED by a
majority of over to in total stock vole of
l53, ,263 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
THE DYNAMITER.
England Thoroughly Alarmed, Re.
doubles Her Watch for the Assassin.

New YORK, Dec 8.
The Graphic prints the following
"LoSDoN, Dec. 9.
The government authorities continue to
receive alarming information as to the work
ing of the dynamiters. The sentries at Wind
sor Castle have been doubted, and effective
measures have been taken for protecting all
the members of the royal family from out
RACES. The guards at the government build
ings and railway stations have been increased
and Scotland Yard detectives are displaying
an unusual amount of activity. 1t is rumorsd
that the real cause Of the display of caution
ary measures is that large quantity of dyna-
mite is missing from one of the Nobel Dyn-
amite company's departments. Another re-
port has it that number of loiterers have
recently been seen in the vicinity of Windsor
Castle, and this fact, together with the report
from Paris of the movements of dynamiters
has led the government to adopt extraordi-
nary precautions to prevent any outrages
being committed.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-10
NEW ORLEANS.
The Commissioners Want the Congress.
men al the Opening.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 8.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 8.
The Board of Commissioners of the Worlds
Exposition adopted series of resolution yes
terday which were transmitted to the President
and Congress. They respectfully urged, mas
much as this exposition was organized and
will be held under the provisions of the act OF
Congress, that Congress adjourn in season to
enable all Senators, representatives and de-
pertinent officials to attend the opening cere-
monies on the 10th of December. Never has
an exposition of such magnitude, diversity
or widespread industrial significance been
held in the United States. 1t will be doubt
less be many years before another such dem.
onstration of commerce and industry will
occur in the country. For this reason, all
consider it both expedient and proper that
Congress attend the opening ceremony in a
body.
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AND COMMERCIAL
AUGUSTA WHOLESALE MARKET.

TUESDAY, dec. "
This week has been quite lively one for the pro-
vision dealers. Pork is coming into market In large
quantities, and is bringing fair price. Round hog
downward tendency though good spring chickens
and turke, find a ready market.
Onions have shown downward tendency, but
remain firm at from IS aeoc per bushsl.
Hay has been coming into the city In large quanti-
ties during the past week, and finds ready sale a.
good prices. according to quality. We quote good
Fruit Of an kind, brings fair prices Apples sell
ing at ti5Oss per barrel
The grain market Is firm. and We quote no change
from last week.
An abundance of wood is finding its way to our
market. and meets with ready sales. Good dry wood
lifted for the stove, brings o. per cord.
Fish not as plentiful or In such variety In the
market at other seasons, being too near Christ
Cod sells &c. and dry from ssFc mackerel, 69los
hake. Sc. Oysters are In good demand at 100000
per quart.
Fiheld CO., No. Granite Block.
APPLES 3a40 bu.; evaporated l7c.;
BEANs-Pea. s2.SOaa. rs yellow eyed. .s27sasS.Oo.
BEEF-Small, ,sasc. ox, loaiolc.; Chicago dres sed.
ROUND HoG-els7c v n.
BEErS-ic per pound.
BUrTER-Solid. 2od22o.; ball. 2Sc.; common,
lSda0c.
CABBAGES-ic. per pound.
CHEESE-Factory and domestic, ioallc; new
EGGs-26c. per doz.
GRAIN-Corn. s3a7Sc. :meal. 7ia7Sc.; bran, ti.2S.
per cwt. cotton seed meal, tl 80 per cwt.
HAI-New loose. sl2 ooalb.oo; pressed, eltaibi
straw, t7.76dtS00.
HONEf-Box, 22c. per pound,
LARD-Domestic.sd .sdloc.; western, tierce sasi.
LAMB-7c.
MUTTON-6c.
ONI0NS-s3ca90c. per bushel.
OATS-t5c.
POrATOES-5Oa55c
P0ULrRY-Spring. chickens, hel6c.; fewl
i0di2c; turkeys, l6alsc.
SQUASH HES-el.00 per cwt
TURNIPS-lc per pound.
WOOL--2ia2Sc. Tor washed and unwGshed.
wOOD-Dry hard, ,e5. .0Oae600; green, e6 per cord;
soft, $3.75ae400
LIME-$Ll0.
CkMENr-&i.0O