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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
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How Watch Cases are Made.

A plate of SOLID GOLD II 2-l0 karats
fine is soldered on each side Of plate of
hard nickel composition metal, and tbs
three are then passed between polished
steel rollers. From this plate the various
parts ofthe cases-backs, centers, bezels, etc.
are cut and shaped by dies and formers.
The gold is thick enough TO admit Of all
kinds Of chasing, engraving, and engine
turning. The composition metal gives it
needed strength, stiffness and soiiditg, while
the rritten guarantee Of the manufacturers
,c1Trantiag each case to wear tie6aty years
proves that it contains all the gold that
can possibly be needed. This guarantee
is given from actudl results, as many Of
these cases have been worn perfectly smooth
By years Of use without wearing through
the gold. Dr,srory. 7. Der. a lssa
I have used one OF your James Boss Gold Watch
Cases for seventeen years. / bought il secondhand
and know Of it, having been used before l got II,
but do not know how long. 1t looks good for ten
years longer. Did not suspect it was filed case
uutil so Informed by jeweler short time since.
/ most cheerfuily recommend your cases to be all
they are Represented to be, and more.
o. McCRASEY, Dep. Col Int. Rer. 81 Dis ToteG.
Send cent stamp to Keystone Watch Case FaetOres Ph
depha handsome illustrated Pamphlet showing 90
James Boss and Keystone Watch Gases made.
ITO be Continually
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
Yours respectfully.

In the County Prohibition Convention
Mr. Basve was voucbed for, by one of
the members of that body. as one who
was sound on the question of prohibit
ton and would vote the Prohibition
ticket, from st. John down to Coroner
With that characteristic good sense
which his friends know him to possess,
Mr.. Basye sees through the transpar-
ent scheme of the big 4" and declines
to be used rs 4 catspaw to pull Demo-
cratic chestnutS out of the fire. When
he wants to help the Democratic party
into power, he will do it in straight
forward honest way, and not under the
cloak of Prohibition. Brave Confeder-
ate soldiers were at least entitled to res
pcct but bushwhackers were cowardly
miScreants who were despiSed. The
leaders of the Prohibition party are
simply Democratic BuShwhackerS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16

louHS iuhIi, III uOeS make ulHcrence
how you vote. 1t may not, and prob
ably will not change the result, or make
any difference whatever to any of
the candidates, but it will make a
| difference to you, If you want to
ride in the little, old, one-horse wagon
that carries the baggage belonging to
the little side-show, vote the Prohibition
or Greenback ticket. If you want to
travel very slowly, get in next to the
hearse in the great funeral procession
that makes tour of the country once
in four years, and vote the Democratic
ticket. There will be no danger of
your getting run over, and that may
compensate you for being very late in
getting there. But, young man, it will
not cost you cent more to go right up
to the head of the procession and ride
on the band wagon. If you want to do
that, and always get there before the
performance is over, vote the Republican
ticket.
Now we will answer your question,
and are glad of an opportunity to do so,
for great many well-meaning men
like your father, are not familiar with
the facts.in regard to Know Nothingisnl
of twenty-four and twenty-eight years
ago, or they would not make such mis-
takes. An overwhelming majority OF
the native American or Know Nothing
votes in 1896, and again in 1860 were
east in the South, which as you
know, is solidly Democratic. Ac
cording to its population, Kentucky wa,
the strongest know Nothing State il
the Union. Tennessee came next. The
following is record of the Know Moth.
ing votes east in the states named in
1896, the year of the greatest Know
| Nothing excitement:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
Who Were the ssKnow NOthings p,
Crp, c,rx Wis Dot 1894

CUBA CITY, Wis. Oct. s, 1884.
EDITOR OF THE GRANT Co. HERALD
| am young man who will this fall
cast my first vote for Presidential
candidate. was born in this country,
but my father is a foreigner, and is
prejudiced against the Republican party
because, as he says, of its old Know
Nothing record before | was born. Il
the Republican party the same that was
once called the Native American OF
Know Nothing party? l don't know
that it makes any difference how vote
but | would like to vote intelligently i
| can. Yours respectfully,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
Nc SwEENY CASE

he said e was in Liverpool at-the time,
and knew the facts in the case. Nc
Sweeny was a British subject, an Office
holder under the Crown, and has been
since. that Mr. Blaine had no more
right TO interfere in his case than would
the French government with the case OF
an American " no had become natur-
allied citizen of France and then re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
Special Local Notices.

POSITIVE CURE FOR PILES. To
the people of this County we would say
we have been given the Agency of DR..
Anarchists Italian Pile Ointment EN-
phatically guaranteed to cure or money
refunded Internal, External, Blind,
Bleeding or Itching Piles. Price, soc a
Box. No Cure, no Pay. For sale by
I. w. Bryan, druggist. 8yl
HENRY WARD BEECHER' S brother
Rev. w. IL. Beecher. of sc Park Ave
nue., Chicago, adds his emphatic testi-
mony TO the value of ATHLoPHoRos as
specific for Rheumatic and Neura gic
affections. lie writes ''Have used
ATHLoPH0Ros enough to satisfy me
that it will certainly cure Neuralgia,
and remove all the sharp pains Of
Chronic Rheumatism. ! recommend
my friends to try it, /"
DAUGHTERS, WIVES, MOTHERS.
We emphatically guarantee Doctor
Anarchists CATnoLICoN, Female Rem
edy, to cure Female Diseases, such as
Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and
liberation, Falling and Displacement
or bearing down feeling. Irregularities,
Barrenness, Change of Life, LeucorhGa,
besides many weaknesses springing from
the above, like Headache, Bloating,
Spinal weakness, Sleeplessness, Ner-
yous debility, Palpitation of the heat,
&c. For sale by +. ". Bryan, Laneas.
ter. Price Sl.00 and 9l.50 per bottle
Send to j. b. Marchisi, Utica, n. Y.
for Pamphlet, free. Sy1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16
Railroads..
SHORT s: : :: 6: Il: 4: !! !:
road, con
line. !: g. +; &. =: j. 4. A: !: !:

sceommodations-all Of which are furnished b
the greatest railway in America
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16

Pullman Sieepeys and the Finest Dining Cars In
the World are run on the main lines of the Chi
CA60, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY, and every
attention Is paid to passengers by courteous EN-
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
The st. Martin case,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Referring to Governor McEnery's de-
cisive action in the matter of the re-
turns of the election in the parish of st.
Martin, the Louisiana Sugar Bowl,
makes due acknowledgement OF the
same in the following terms:
Upon positive information of the do
ings OF these interruptions men, Gov.
McEnery last Monday removed A. l..
Durio as Returning oEScer and appoint
ed Mr.. Daniel DeBlanc, this being done
by telegraph. Mr.. DeBlanc being una
BILE to accept the position, he telegraph
ed the Governor, recommending the APP
pointment of Mr.. Ed. Knight, which
was done last "Wednesday evening, and
to-day the returns, as they stand in the
Clerk of Courts Office, will be compiled
aud promulgated, and thus, with the
timely interference of Gov. McEnery,
will honestly be enabled to triumph
over falsifieTs and rasCals, who can now
be made to feel that the sacred rights
of a people cannot be trifled with with
iHrpunity-even though it may have
been done for ten or more years past
Patience has ceased to be virtue, and
cost what it may, Right must prevail.
An outraged people have upon this oc-
.GaSiOn attracted the attention of their
Executive to the wrongs being perpe-
trated upon them, and boldly and man
fully has he stretched to their utmost
tension his powers in the premises and
reminded these INSCRIPTIONS villains
that he rs the friend and protector of
the honest people of this District, which
for years has been prey TO lawlessness
and corruption. Gov. McEnery had it
in his power to save or ruin as, or in
other words to elevate or still farther
humiliate us. One earnest appeal has
drawn his protecting hand over US, and
for thisone action alone he deserves the
everlasting gratitude of this people.
Subsequent to these occurrences the
new Returning officer having been sub"
iected to two assaults upon his person,
telegraphed his resignation to Governor
McEnery whereupon, MIR. James Hare,
q gentleman of known integrity and
firmness, was Immediately appointed to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Knight.
We understand that arguments have
been found forcible enough to make
Mr.. Hare resign also. Here seems to be
a case for military interference, and we
:an not see how the Governor can avoid
his authority in that way.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
The slaughter-House Case.
PicayuLne.


The decision of the Slaughter House
case by the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States, sufficiently summarized in
our special Geographic correspondence
from Washington this morning, is of
universal interest, not only in Louisiana,
but throughout the nation. The judg-
ment of the court, that no contract
which relates to public health or public
morals is irrepealable, constitutes an
important construction of the constitu-
tional provision respecting the sanctity
of the obligation of contracts, and opens
and popular discussion. It shows that
the highest tribunal is in accord with
the great doctrine that self-preservation
is the first law of all communities. To
preserve their morals, to keep their
health, is above all constitutional limi-
tations and all contracts.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
NOTICE ]!
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La,

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La, !
April eth, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has f1ednotice OF his intention
20 make final proof in support Of his claim. and
OF Clerk OF Court at Opel@sas, La, on the 24fh
OF May, 1884. viz Aleide Semare, Home.
stead Entry No. 1915 for the west half of the
southwest quarter or lots and 4 sec 80 town
ian. - =
lie names the following witnesses to prove
OF said, land, viz: Mathieu P1Itsson. PIaeide
Lager, Melon Doucet, and william Reed an
OF 81. Landry parish, La
G. B. DARsALL,
may S-St Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

A good story is told of Gov. Stephens.
of Georgia, apropos of his pencltant for
hardening. A convict who had lust
finished a term u 10 years, stole a
watch on his way home, and Was dEame-
dIately indicted and sent back to the
psnltentiary. Gov. Stephens while
looking over some old papers in his of
lEice,, came across d petition nnmeronsIv
signed for the pardon of the congict
during bis first term. The governor pas
in gO0d humOr, and immediately ID
sned q pardon for the new offeuse.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

A German physician who died a few
weeks ago, left among his papers me-
morandum of certain conclusions res
pectIng human ailments at which he
arrived during an active practice of
more than 40 years.
1t was his deliberate conviction that
at least one-third of the illnesses for
which he had been called upon to pres
cribe were purely imaginery. II such
cases he had found it to his patients
interest as well as his own not to dps-
troy the illusion, In the few instances
ia which he had told the truth to such
persons the result had been genuine
sickness. When their favorite Dastime
of nursing themselves was gone, thew
lost all interest in life and became the
victims of nervous depression with its
attendant ills. The doctor was also
convinced that weakly persons more
often reach old age than those in whom
no trace of disease can be detected.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

The Morrison tariff bill in Congress
has been defeated BY vote OF 155 to
1n, the union Of the Republicans and
protection Democrats causing this re-
suit. Thus have the manufacturers aud
monopolists gained a victory, and the
people had burden fastened upon
them. This country is already or is fast
coming to the point where the few who
have the,most wealth will rule it.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

The Supreme Court Of the United
States has decided in the slaughter
house case that went up from New Or
leans, that no contract which relates to
public health Or public morals is ire
Deaiahle. Therefore simple repeating
actaf the legislature can wipe ont the
lottery charter in this State, for even
ats friends admit that lotteries are
against good morals.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

This country is cursed by two classes:
the,unscrupulous rich who care only for
themselves, and the ignorant and vi
cioas horde who have not and do not
care to have any property, and are the
the tools of the other class.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

The following is the particulars of a
shooting scrape in st. Martinsville, on
the 1st., between couple of prominent
citizens of that town: "A shooting at
fair took place in st. Martinsville on
the 1st., between Adolphe Bienvenu and
E. r. Knight, returning officer The
facts are as follows: Reports had been
made to some of the Bienyenus that p.
r. knight had talked in improper terms
of their family. This morning Adolphe
Bienyenu met Mr.. Knight in the court
house yard, and asked him if such was
the case. Mr.. Knight promptly denied
the statement, saying "Mr. Bienvenu,
tlatis a mistake; ] never said anything
of yO6nOr your family Mr.. Bienvenu
then struck him with wfIip-llandle, in
flicting several blows. Mr.. Knight at
the time was unarmed, but soon pro-
cured Il pistol from one of his friends,
and fred at Bienyenu. Seven or eight
shots were fred by both parties, but an
witnesses and the cOmbatants escaped
nnhurt. Mr.. Knight was sick at the
time, and ont from his home on official
business as returning officer. Overcome
by emotion and nervous excitement. he
and was conveyed home 10 8
carriage. He was visited all the even
ing by host of friends
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

Ruskins writes to friend Il con-
TESS myself q misanthrope. Not to the
extent OF wishing anybody any harm /;
but quite distinctly to the point Of
wishing most people ont Of my way
when I am disposed to enjoy myself.
Mine ease in mine inn is not depend
ent on the numbers of itssabie d'hote !;
when I walk, j particularly like to 60
at my own pace, and not spend my
breath in conversion. AT a watering
place ] take pleasure ID the4pring1, but
not in the drinkerss aud, .wese to visit
the Hebrides, would rather meet j
black-headed gull than either the Lord
of the Isles or DIR. JoilnsOn:v
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
oPELoUsAs. Aprfl 16th 1aal.

7-77---
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment, present: Albert Guidry, president; A.
i. Young, 4. 9. Clachere and B. Il. Clark.
On motion, ii was resolved, that the president
OF the Police Jury is authorized to purchase
land along tie entire southern line of his plan
tat1On, starting from t.c public road leading
from OpelOusas to s;e{]eyi1e, and running to
me western corner 81 kls and The purchase
price or same 70 be- (S2a5 q .wo Hundred ana
Twenty-Five Dollars
Messrs. Clark II ftfss asls Chaehere having
been appointed E38s3tfa - TO examine ths
vouchers i: III tfstF Ut - t34, asurer, report.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

ed through their chairman Mr.. Clark, that they
had examined and counted the vouchers pre-
sented by the treasurer, amounting to $6442. 80
dollars, paid to HIM TO the 31st of March, 1884,
against funds of 1883, and also vouchers
amounting to S1,0G6.90, One thousand and sixty
six 9OI1OO, paid by HIM against funds of 1884, to
date, as per his statements filed; that tue
amounts correspond with items OIL the cash
book when ON motion, it was resolved, that
treasurer have credit on the books of the Par
ish for said amounts, and the vouchers were
cancelled accordingly.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

The DemocraticsState Central Com
mittee has been called to meet at Baton
Rouge, on the 18th inst, to provide for
the election of delegates to the National
Democratic conyention.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

Judge Boarman of the United States
court has decided the case of the heirs
OF Thomas Scott against the city of
Shreveport, in favor of the plaintiffs.
giving them $4,000 with interest at Y
per cent per annum since 1875.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

The pr0priety of restoring t;.a death
penalty for alurdeI in the frat degree ia
being agitated in Maine. A majority Of
the people favor the gallOws. and the
State judiciary stand nine TO ane for IFS
restoration,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

It is said that all the Indebtedness of
the State of Louisiana for the years
1881, a8S2 andI18ss, has been paid, in
Guiding the interest on the public debt,
and there is not an outstanding war
rant FOR those years and moreover
that there is q balance Of about $50 900
IN the State treasury. Why then should
taxation be increased and why do some
howl because the country taxpayers do
do not want to be taxed more.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
oPELoUsAs. SATURDAY, MAI 10, 1883

The town of Wermilionyille has
changed its name to Lafayette, and ex-
Sendedits limits SO as double its ppes-
emit size.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
OPEL0USAS FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.


FHNHIS INSTITUTION will resume d,,
n ties Monday, September Sd, 1888 under the
immediate supervision of Mrs NJ NJ. HaUes
ana Mrs NJ. a. Davis, with competent asSfs+Z
ants. The scolastic year consists of forty
TERMS OF TUITION
preparatory Department, per month s 50
Academic a. Q nn
Music. with use of piano no
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel per month. ..-. 16 10
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. .....10 90
incidental fee. M
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school ia strict h,,*-
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions ara i'm
posed but every student mast comply with the-
rules, and 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 az
correct thinking and thorough inyestiration
No student will be allowed to enter hi@bnT
classes without thorough preparation Parents
ana guardians may rest assured that the man.
nefs. health and morals of their children ana
wards shall receive due attention
NO deduction for absence unless in case oT
pfotracted illness. The location of this town ia.
healthful and easy of access The boardinoy
department is under the immediate charge n
Mrs. Hayes. BOarders will provide Themselves
with blankets and towels. -
For particulars, address
july 80 '' - +"' y Pr ri5o,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
NOTICE.

"A LII Persons passing through, or otherwise
"A trespassing on my plantations the VannOy
ana Hayes. will he prosecuted othe full extent
of the law. LEOPOLD .GOUDCHATX.
Big Cane, Ia, April 9Th, 1884. apl 22-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

S34,325 81
solemnly: swear that have paid the full
amount of the vouchers as per this exhibit, in
money, or have received the same in the pay
ment of Parish dues and that 1 have not spec
ulated thereon myself nor been directly or in
directly i'll any speculation that may have been
made in their requisition.
VIM A. ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th
day Of April, 1884.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
Clerk 18th Judicial Dist. of Louisiana
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10
YEARLY STATEMENT

YEARLY STATEMENT
OF the Treasurer, Parish of st. Landry, of Mo-
MES Received and Expended from 1st of
april, 1888, to the 3lst OF
March, 1884.
1883 RECEIPTS.
April l. To Balance on hand S SO
Parish Taxes for 1888 $26, 22T &c
Par Grim Taxes 1883 2,825 50
Par Back Taxes 1883. 2219 10
Par Licenses 1885,. 2717 90
Amount from sale OF
town lots 200 90
Amount from sale Of
unbranded stock 1872 35 $34, 1922 O8
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-10

| Balance duo the parish
| to be accounted for
| with licenses of 1884 S45 IN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-09

1t appears to be definitely settled that
Beecher will support Cleveland. For
several days the Northern and Western
papers showed more anxiety to find out
whether or not Beecher intended to sup
port Cleveland than about any other mat
ter connected with the campaign. Almost
as soon as Cleveland was nominated
Beecher, who is a Republican, announced
his purpose to vote for him. He said he
could not advocate the election Of Blaine
because he looked on him as a dangerous
man. CleVeland's record as a refOrmer
pleased him, and his independent, con-
scientious discharge of his duties as Gov
ernor of New York was all that could be
desired. Soon the Buffalo scandal began
to be circulated. Letters from clergymen
begging him to reconsider his decision on
the ground that Cleveland was an i'm
moral man, began to be received by him.
There were so many of these let
tiers, and some of them were so
urgent, that they made Beecher
sick. He wrote to a friend in Kansas
that if the charges against Cleveland
were true he should abandon him. The
news ptIs Eol uOlu VI lHlS ACtICA anu
then the reporters took hold Of Beecher.
They beseiged him at his Peekskill resi-
dence and worried him so that be hardly
knew what he said. In one paper he was
quoted as saying one thing and in another
paper something entirely different. No
wonder he got sick. He determined to
have the charges Investigated by those in
whom he had entire confidence. 1t
seems that the investigation was made
and Beecher was satisfied. He thinks
he can consistently support Cleveland. A
special from Peekskill, dated Aug. 6, to
the Brooklyn Union reports him as say
ing: Il have been undergoing a judicial
process. l have been way down in the
mud, but now the clouds are breaking
away, and am beginning to understand
that these stories about Gov. Cleveland
are untrue and a vile SANDER. You can
say that ! expect to brand the men who
have promulgated them as blackmailers
and liars; for / now expect the Governor
acted the part Of a man in this affair.
shall take the stump for him, and tell the
people OF this country that they must
elect him President. / shall enter this
campaign with an enthusiasm second only
to that with which / entered the war.
Take my word for it, this scandal, if false,
will make Gov. Cleveland President"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-09
BIaine's Western Organ

The leading Blaine paper in the West is
the Chicago Tribune. 1t is, perhaps,
BIaine's most INSCRIPTIONS organ. 1t
has worked the Cleveland scandal for all
that it is worth, and it holds Blaine up as
a model Christian statesman. This same
paper, however, under the same manage
ment, no longer ago than 1876 spoke of
Blaine as follows:
The man [Blainel who had
voted for or failed to oppose every subsidy
of either land or money asked for while
he was in Congress. They knew him as
a lobbyist before he entered Congress,
seeking contracts for the supply of arms.
They knew HIM while in Congress and
while Speaker as the inside friend of wild
cat corporations, ruling as Speaker to
save their bills, and as claiming reward
for his official action, as engaged in sell
ing the worthless bonds of such corpora
tiOns, receiving large gratuities therefor,
as confessed in his letters; and finally,
when pecuniarily involved, getting the
Pacific Railroad Company, as it seems al
most certain, to give him $64, 900 cash for
what was not worth $4,000 cents. is this
the record of a refOTmer! Ot a man 10
purify the administration and 10 raise the
standard Of political and official morality!
Such paper ought not to have any in
fluence. What it says ought not to have
anv weight. If Blaine was not fit to be
President in 1876, why is he fit in 1884!
Can the Tribune answer that question:
of course he isn't the man to give the
country pure government. Make him
President and the country will witness
the most corrupt administration it has
ever known.