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St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

The State Convention at Baton Rouge
has placed itself squarely upon the
time-honored doctrine of tariff for
revenue sufficient for the wants of the
Governments economically administered,
and so adjusted as to foster home indus
tries and protect the laborer.
The doctrine of protection as princi-
pie, is left out in the cold, where it
ought to be. See resolutions of the
convention in another column. The
following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the Chicago convention,
and presidential electors:
First District-John Fitzpatrick and
ThOs. Duffy; alteTnates, Zack Bache-
min. and K. brewster; elector, Alex.
Brewster.
Second District-P. Mealey and James
d. Houston; alternates, L. w. Pat
ton and Ed. Scannell; elector, j. G..
Denis.
Third District : g. d. Cahery and
James A. Ware; alternates, II. Me-
Cali and ]. A. Smith elector, j. D..
Moore. ~
Fourth District james Jefferies and.
w. H. Ware; alternates, J. Fisher
Smith and J, T. Taylor; elector, w. H.
Jack.
Fifth District-G. G. Goldman and 6.
Newton; alternates, j. N. Kennedy
and Fred Hudson !; elector, G.. e. Gas
kins. ls
Sixth Districr-Charles Parlange and
ID. 7 Lewis; alternates, G. j. Barrow
and J. n. Thompson elector, John II.
Stone.
ELECTORS LARGE.-J. D. Watkins
and M. E.. Girard.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

We are not able to understand the
recent editorials Of the Picaynne, unless
our respected city contemporary is sup
porting Mr.. Blaine, the republican can
didate for the presidency. Such a
course upon the part of that journal
would excite surprise and deep regret
among its hosts of democratic friends,
who have sympathized to some extent
with its course, in the recent state cam
paign, and who had hoped to see the
Democratic party purified and strength
ened by its fearless exposure of the
frauds and outrages perpetrated upon
the ballot in tile. last election. But il
the Pic is to wind up its hitherto useful
and laudable career by Topping into the
Republican camp, why all we have to
say, is, that it has reached most lame
and impotent conclusion. We sincerely
trust that we have misunderstood that
paper, and that we will have the graft
fication of seeing it enlist itself again
under the old banner for which it has
fought many good fight in the days
that are past when "a friend in need
was a friend in deed"
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

/ Mr.. Tilden, in concluding his letter
to Mr.. Daniel Manning, chairman o1
the Democratic State Committee OF
New York, in which. he positively de-
clines to go before the Chicago conven-
tion as candidate, says:
At the present time the considerations
which induced my action in 1880 have
sume a task which | have not the ply
sical strength to carry through. To
reform the administration of the Feder-
al Government to realize my own ideal,
and to fulfill the just expectations OF
the people, would indeed warrant, as
they could alone compensate, the sacri-
fees which the undertaking would in
volve. But in my condition of advanc-
ing years aud declining strength | feel
no assurance of my ability to accomplish
these objects. | am, therefore, con-
strained to say, definitely, that | cannot
now assume the labOTs of an admins
tratiOn or a canvass. Undertaking. in
no wise the best gift of Heaven, the oc-
casion and the power sometimes be-
slowed on Il mere individual to commu-
nicate an impulse for good; grateful
beyond all words to my fellow country
men, who would assign such a beneh-
cient function to me, am consOled by
the reflection that neither the Demo-
cratic party nor the republic for whose
future that party is the best guarantee,
is now or ever can be dependent upon
any one man for their successful pro-
gress in the path of noble destiny.
Having given to their welfare whatever
of health and strength possessed, or
could borrow from the future, and hav-
ing reached the term of my capacity for
such labors as their welfare now de-
mands, but submit to the will of God
in deeming my public career forever
closed. SAM'L j. TILDEN.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

The saperintendent of Education,
Hon. Warren Easton, has been in
formed By the chancellor Of the Normal
College at Nashville, Tenn, that dseor
the next session which begins in Octo-
ber, there will be FIVE vacancies id the
scholarships allotted to Louisiana by
the trustees Of the Peabody Fund, and
that he is anxious to have these vacan-
cies filed before the opening of the
school, Rules and requirements will
be furnished applicants.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21
Definitions.

Money-Power.
Wits.-Mentai soonness.
The great if.-Tariff.
The proper fOHn.-RefOrm.
D Mahone.-A little one for assent.
Summer Eesort.--LoDg Springs.
Hard hnisA,-A college education.
Croeus,-1spe rooster that wakes US
True Relig 3G 3pGn.-The kind that seven
eights OF the professors of it dofss have.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

A Berlin spaper has got hold of a
genuine SET S4tion. 1t sSys that an
enormous hdol oel EAsoon to be built at st.
Augustine, Fg 1t WM he three miles,
long, six miaBsN Weep, and75 stories high.
Guests will be taRen to their rooms by
600 balloons; the tables in the dining
room will be four miles in length, and
the Walters who serve the meals win be
on horseback. There will be cnpsi-
dore in the Office 100 feet in circumfer-
enee. The German doesn't often try to
be funny. but when he does he means
bustoAs
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

The Govern or has signed the DEATH
warrant of Cummings Nelson, convict
ed of the murder of John Martin in the
parish of Terrebonne, on the 9sth OF
March last. The execution is fixed to
take place at Houma on July 18th.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

On the mSFning of the 9th inst, the
body Of man named Madison Monroe
Strickland, was found in the woods
near Pineville, Rapides parish, with a
bullet-hole through the head. He was
about 3s years of age, and came from
Smith county, Miss. The verdict Of the
coFoner's jury was that the deceased
committed suicide,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

A large frame building in progress of
erection, and the property of w. H.
Baldwin Of the Rural Normal Institute,
of Alexandria, which he was building
for school purposes, was entirely con-
sumed by fire on the night OF the 9th
inst'-the work of an incendiary. Loss
$1,000 no insurance.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

President Arthur shows a manifest
interest in the Worlds Exposition. In
his special message to Congress on the
9th inst, he recommended the S55s. 900
appropriation to defrayrits expenses.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

A bill has been introduced in the leg
islature providing for the election of
police jurors, by the people of each par
ish. This is democratic measure and
correct in principle. The people of our
country, the policy of our institutions,
are supposed to be competent to choose
their own officers. The bill ought to
become law.-Farmervllle Gazette.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

Mr.. Blaine is coming money on the
sale Of his political history. He has re-
allied on the sale of his first volume,
$45O,O receiving a royalty of eighty
cents per copy from the publishers
1t will be complete in two volumes.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

A bill is pending in the legislature
which provides that certificate Of pay
ment of a one-dollar poll tax shall be
required as as prerequisite to the ex-
ercise of the right Of suffrage.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

Mr.. Tilden has positively declined to
accept the Democratic nomination for
President, should it be rendered him !;
and Undoubtedly will.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

Duck Hill Miss, is in fever of ex-
citement over the recent discovery near
that place, of rich deposits of iron ore.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

The Governor has signed the bill, ap-
propriating $4,000 for the relief of suf-
ferers from the overflow.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21
For Sale.
IF taken at once, q beautiful Berkshire SOW
u pig. Apply at this office to
~ ANDERSON JACKSON.
Ser6zsEeeE %, StoIeaa.

Any information of sorrel flley. strayed or
stolen from my place on the 18th of last March,
will be literally rewarded. Said flley is three
years old, IA hands high. two hind feet white
nearly up TO the knees, left fore foot the same,
star in the forehead aud unbranded.
JOHN j. BEARD.
Bayou Waxia, La, May 26th, 1884.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

The father of Mrs. A. H. Hildebrand,
editress Of the Gretna Courier, died at
Gretna on the 9th inst, aged seventy
years.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

Capt. Sam Morrison, editor of the
Shreveport Daily Democrat, died in
that city on the 18th inst.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21
.assessOr,s .N0ttce :!

An Taxpayers owning property in the parish
sessment lists of property situated therein
have been completed and tie estimated value
of same made according to law |; and that said
lists will be exposed in my office in the Court
house in the town Of Opelousas, for inspection
and correction, for a term of twenty COY days,
beginning on Wednesday, June I1th, 1884.
Il FRANCOIS il. PITRE,
may 31st, 18841m Assessor
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21

OPELoUsAs. SATURDAY, JUNE q, 1884
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Board Of Supervisors.

JANUARY, 7. 1884.
Full Board resent. Minutes Of the
last meeting read and approved.
In the msrter Of W. II. Perry for
wharf franchise at San Pedro set for
hearing tomorrow at 10 a. M.
I. A. Saxon appointed member Of the
County Board Of Education. vice W. P.
Mcdonald, deceased.
San Fernando School District bonds,
$4,000. Sold to Thos Goss at per cent
premium
Clerk directed to issue bonds Of $1,000
for P,acentia School District.
Petition t. change boundaries between
Downey and Little Lake School Dis
tricts denied.
C. G. Burdick appointed Constable for
San Jose township vice Frank House
resigned.
Petition to divide the Azasa Water
District.
Santa Ana road map and field notes
fled and set for hearing Tuesday. Feb
ruary 5th, 1881. at 10A. N.
Leave OF absence granted A N. Gray
for sixty days.
In re Biehman road declared public
highway with the old road abandoned.
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The City Superintendent presente
his monthly report. which wasfiled
There being no mors business before
the B,ard. President Brousseau, 10 a
few well chosen and graceful remarks
for himself aud Messrs. Crawford aud
Kurtz, took leave Of the Board and well
coined the new members, and the old
Board of Education adjourned sine die.
The new Board Immediately took
their seats. Present. Messrs. Gibson,
Cochrane. Cheney, Wright and Patton.
On motion, MIR. F. A. Gibson was
unanimously chosen President Of the
Board for the ensuing year.
The election of Secretary was post
poned for one week, and Mr.. Patton was
elected Secretary pro tenn.
On motion, Messrs. Gibson, Cochrane
and Patton, were appointed a committee
to confer with the Board Of Public
Works Of the city. relative TO the pend.
ing controversy with the Water Com
pany.
The Secretary pro tenn, was ordered
to notify j. G. Cox to vacate the school
premises occupied by him Immediately
and to take proper steps to enforce the
same.
Miss Hodgkins, at her request, was
granted three months leave Of absence,
and on motion, Miss P. c. Dunham was
appointed as substitute in her place,
and Miss Nellie F. Ray was appointed
substitute for Miss Dunham.
The regular meetings were fixed for
the first Monday in each month. at
O'Clock p. m, at the Office Of DR..
Cochrane.
After the transaction OF some routine
business the Board adjourned to met
next Monday evening, at o'clock.
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By notices in another column il viii
be seen that the busness interests Of
scofsld q Tevis have been divided, the
Bay Wow Distllsry Conpany's business.
including distilled spirits and yeast,
have besa transferred 70 the Bay Wow
Distilling Company. D. @. scoRsld,
President. The paint and oil portion Of
their business has bssn sold 70 Whittier.
Fuller 4 Co., who will ooudnct II in Loe
Angeles, San Franciso, SacrAmsnto, and
Portland. Oregon. The petroleum bu,.
iness Of the frm in oonnsciion with The
Tidewatsr Plps Line Company, of
Pennsylvania, VIII be carrisd On h
Texas and LouIsiana, BY Meurs. Sco6sld
I Tevis. The businsss ol The Paci6o
Coast on Company, Hon. c. N. FELTON,,
Prsuident. D. O. ssollsIi, vice-R Rsssidrs1,
VII csu1inue ~ buslneu d ~ mo-
dqel5ea - rs11lnG u pslrelsgn oils
81 e u - Ssi Z = Z; = =.
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CITY BoaTd Of nducatiou.

Board met last night pursuant to ad-
journmsat. Present, Messrs. Brousseau,
Crawford. Kurtz, Gibson and Patton.
Applications Of Miss Nellie f. Ray and
Miss Sarah J. Hewing for positions as
teachers. receivtd and referred to Com
mittee on Teachers.
A communication was received from
the State Normal School Trustees, offer
ing to allow the City Board to occupy
two rooms in the Normal School build
ing until July at the present terms. On
motion the offer was accepted.
Communications were received from
the City Council--one asking that deed
to school lot No. be executed to the
city. and the other requesting the Board
to lock and box its water hydrants. On
motion both communications were filed
The following bills. approved by the
Finance Committee. were, on motion.
a.lawad on1 srdarad nai1-
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TAmlasc TINE mysrsc sHRew.
An Inventien That Will work .
Revolution in Electricity.

Since Frsnklin first bottled lightning
from the clouds and Morse, Wheat
stone and other scientists startled the
world with their discoveries, the in.
gsnuity of man has been productive Of
something new almost every day in the
manipulation of the willful and mysteri-
GUS little joker called electricity.
Edison, Brush. Fields, Bunsen. Ladd
and thousand and one Others have dis
tinguished themselves by their dis
coveries that are all Of great utility, but
now comes an electrician from the
Pacific, with the discovery Of his simple
cable with a core Of powdered carbon
that will work complete revolution in
the conducting Of heavy and powerful
currents for all purposes for which
electricity can be utilized.
This cable completely does away with
the massive No. copper wires used to
conduct the current from the electric
light works that costs princely fortune
to light city Of the size Of Los Angeles
even, as well as the multiplicity of
wires for telegraph and telephones that
in all large cities has become such an
intolerable nuisance that the cunning Of
scientific men has been taxed to do away
with them.
Through this new conductor which
can be put under ground or under water,
can be carried greater volume Of
electricity th N through the massive
copper wires and without the faintest
particle Of ind ction. which has always
been the source Of great annoyance
when working on naked wires or whep
there were several wires in one cable,
notwithstanding they were thoroughly
insulated with rubber or other noncon-
ductors. The cost of this new cable is
less than six dollars per mile and from
the fact it can be laid under ground
without fear OF escape" or ground"
and completely does away with the con-
tinuous expense Of poles and repair. and
at the same time furnishes steady, reliable
circuit for all purposes, will soon do
away with wires and poles, lessen the
danger Of ,accidents and work revolu-
ton generally in the handling Of this
wonderful vehicle which enables us to
span the world in fash. Riversids
Press.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-08

Council met in regular session at 2
P. M. yesterday, President Moore in the
chair.
Members present = Ballade. Day,
French. Gassen, Hamilton, Hammel,
Johnson, Lembie, McGarry. Miles, Sa-
bichi, Schroeder, Wolfskill.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved,
ANNUAL MESSAGE OF THE MAYOR
The annual message of the Mayor be.
ing on the table. on motion of Mr..
French. Mayor Thorn was requested to
read the same (see message in another
column.
MIR. Schroeder moved that the mes.
sage be printed, and those portions re-
quiring reference be referred to appro-
pirate committees. Adopted.
Secretary Patton, of the Bourd Of
Education, was heard in reference TO the
stoppage of water at school houses by
the City Water Company. Referred 10
the Board of Public werks.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Weekly report of the City Auditor of
balances in the several funds of the CITY
Treasury. Referred to the Committee
on Finance,
Monthly report Of tho City Treasurer.
Same reference.
Official bond of 7. J. Cuddy, Chief Of
Police, with Delos Campbell, james
German, s. J. Beck and NJ. T. Collins
as sureties. Approved.
Official bond of 4. H. Boyd, Superiu-
tendent Of Streets, with A. w, Potts, I.
r, Dnnkelberger, w. y. Brodrick and
others as sureties. Approved.
Monthly report of Chief Of Police.
Filed.
The City Attorney presented resolu.
ton fixing salaries Of Deputy Zanjeros.
Adopted.
Also. resolution fixing salarirs of En-
gineers and drivers of Engines Nos. 1
and 2. Adopted.
4uc heaitn Onucer reported ~ deaths
for the month of December, % males
and II females. During the same pe-
riod there were 80 births, Is males and
Is females. Filed.
Resolution accepting Section of Hill
and Sovonth.streets Sewer. Adopted.
Ordinance forbidding the making Of
excavations on the public streets.
Adopted.
Report and statement of W. H. Work
man, showing payment by citizens Of
el0lO, subscriptions for improvement of
Reservoir No, 8. Referred to the Fl
nance and Zanja Committee.
Mr.. Sabichi moved that the surplus Of
the money subscribed by oitixsns be ap-
Piled 70 the repair Of syphons on the
East side ditches. Adopted.
Resolution ordering payment tor Sec
tion I Of Hill and Seventh strsets-Sswsr.
Adopted.
Regular monthly hills. Referred TO
10 COMMITTEES on fnAncs.
1x1oA9s o. oon,rzsz1E>
IN Dses1 x Iah'le Wosas pspn<sa
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streets, and wider, and straighter, and
cleanlier ones, and we want and must
have great many other things that will
be brought to your knowledge. You
have undertaken the task TO accomplish
all Of good that You can for this people,
and to defend them from harm. They
expect it of you, and / believe that to
the extent of your limited means they
will not be disappointed, and assure
You that in your effort to attain that end
yon will always find cordial co.laborer
with yourself, both individually and col
leetively, in me. Respectfully,
C. Z. THoM, Mayor,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-08
MAYOR Swows ansvAs nassacl.

Receipts and Expenditures OF the
City for the Year 1888 Wa
ter system--Our Sanitary oondi-
ton : The Police Department
Public Library-The Fire Depart
ment New Apparatus Needed-A
City Hall Recommended = More
Light Needed = Street Improve.
meni s-City Lands : Educational
Facilities conclusion.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-08
NEW TO-DAY.
CENTLEME EN-:

If you wish the very latest in
footwear-boots and shoes that
are elegant in f1s and stylish in
appearance. inspect the stock
of Lewis Bros, the largest in
the city.
One price only, and all goods
marked in plain figures.
l0I & I03 NORTH SPRING ST.
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Examination of Teacksrs.

Notice is hereby given that an examination oI
teachers will be held by the County Board oi
Education in the Assembly Room Of the Normal
School Building, Los Angeles City, commencing
TUESDAY, JANUARY sth, 1884, at O'Clock
A. NJ, and continuing three days
All applicants for certificates must be present
at the commencement Of the examination.
All teachers now holding temporary certin-
Gates granted upon Normal School, Educational
or Hfe Diplomas. and desiring permanent certifi-
Gates, and all applicants for tho renewal Of GER
tiAcates, must file their applications and testimo-
malls with the Secretary Of the Board on or
before January 7th. 1854.
BY order Of the Board.
j. W. HINTON, Secretary.
Los Angeles, December 10. 1855. d&wdil-ti
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The expenses in this Department. have
1,0lBl days. Total cost. e 81

lsvfo1 Gays. Totaf cost, - BIZ VI
1t is estimated that the cost uf sprink-
ling for this year will be about fifty per
cent more than for the past, (if it be
effectively done) growing out of the fact
that so many new streets are opened,
and are being opened and graded.
Arrangements should be made without
delay, before the dust commences to
rise. for the placing of at least one half
more sprinkling hydrants, than nre now
in use. Ascertain what your rights are
in the promises, and act upon them,
but at all events have more hydrants
before the warm weather sets in. By so
doing you will save much money, that
otherwise will have to be paid for extra
carts. and will materially add to the
health, comfort and happiness Of our
people. call your attention to the fact
that the present sprinkling contract
expires about the 9th ofthis month, and
steps should be taken to advertise TO,
bids for new one.
PUBLIC LANDS.
That there is considerable land, the
title to which is still in the city, admits
Of no doubt, but where many of them
are located, il matter Of absolute
uncertainty; if we know not where they
are, we cannot know the value of them,
or the uses to which they ought to bs
put; this condition of things should be
remidied with all CONVENIENT dispatch,
and ask You to do what may be neces.
sary to insure such result.
vnr,.r,oxr
Our educational advantages arc most
excsllent. Los Angeles, in the near
future, is destined to become the Athens
Of America. The devotion of the energy
and iberality of ,,ur people to the cause
Of religion, Of science, Of the polite arts,
in the devslopmento all that is beauti.
full, coupled with the superb climatic ad.
vantagesand geographical situation Of our
oity, fundamentally lead her to the exalted
position. Our public school system has
. management Of its own. / respect
fully refer you to the annual report oi
the trustees for detailed statement oI
their condition.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The population Of your city is esti.
mate0 10 nave increased from ABOUT
II, 900 to 5000 since 1881, and still
they come, from every cline and in
every guise. II the present c,m be relied
upon a factor in the calculation, the
increase In the next two years will greatly
exceed that of the past two. Those who
best know our wonderful capabilities for
all that pertains to the vell.bsing Of q
happy community, predictit. On every
hand Is seen the most gratifying evil
dences Of prosperity and thrift Hun.
dreds Of houses have been and are being
built for both business purposes and for
private residences. The places of pub.
lie worship have been quadrupled, edu.
cational work BEEN pushed, new streets
laid out and graded. money cheaper than
ever known here before, husinen salts.
factory; our sanilary condition secsud ia
that Of no other locality IN exemption
from dlssnss and dsatk; The value oI
rsal estate appssciateds manufactures
| springiue up In every direoiion. But
~ VII need more ohurohse and NOR
so0ool hcc1o1. We Uun& nov, co6lil
- = ..s s.!.11 =!
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Total .-..-......-...-..-.- s12S, $50 II
That this department is ably and
honestly administered is shown by the
Auditors reports that have been sub
mitted to and passed on by you each
week. have under confederation the
question of increasing the license tax on
at least one branch Of business, but the
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ton be paid to all their petitions for

tion be paid to all their petitions for
light.
STREETS.
l am indebted to the City Surveyor
for the following statement relative to
street grading and improvements during
my term OF Office. There have been
ordered graded and improved. $1,000
lineal feet of streets, or fraction less
than ten niles in length. or this, II, 900
feet have been finally completed and
S5, 600 feet are now in various stages of
progression.
STREET srTNKLISG;
The expenses in this Department have
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Annual Message OF the Mayor
Monthly Reports Reports OF ON
csrs-Resolurions and Ofdinaces
Report OF the Health Onlcer-
Reports OF Cor mittees -Miscel-
laneous Business:
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WAR DnrARTMBNr. SIGNAL Ser
VICE. q. 8. ARMY.

Division u kilograms and Reports for the pen.
ht Of Commerce and Agriculture. Report Of OBJ
servations taken At Los Angeles. CAL. Jan. 7.
1888: