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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19
The OIdl-TEnle Doctor.
Philadelphia Call.


! The old doctor who years ago was sucl
a great man in Arkansaw, has retiret
1 from practice. His old saddle bags hans
on the quilting frames under the shed
! and his grandchildren peel apples Will
his surgical Instruments. The bones o
his old horse have been used lis fertil
lzer by some progressive Yankee. There
was day, though. when the old mar
now SO gray and feeble, was strong
aimostas strong as the medicine he car.
| RED. Ills word was law in many nnmer-
Gus households. Quinine and calome1
were the only medicines for which he
had any respect. When these medicines
! failed it was thought time for the pa-
tient to call on higher power for nat
ulaiIzatIon papers inEaanother heini-
sphere. The lancet was Il great factor.
IT a man was slightly i'll. bleed him. If
he was dead, wait awhile. Bleeding
wasa nfanIa among the doctors. Itrag-
ed ike an epidemic. Ii n man had too
much blood they would bleed him, and
they would bleed him if he didn't have
enough. IT man had his left arm torn
oil the next thing was s'souce7 knife in
his right arm. It did not seem to enter
the minds OF these '0ld timers" that a
man needed blood With them flesh
but blood was excluded.
On one occasional young doctor suc-
geSted to several physicians with whom
he was holding a consultation that it
would 40 doubt be better not to bleed
the patient any more. The old plysi-
clans looked at the young fellow in
amazement, and one OF them found
breath to eXelaim:
"What ?n
Il say that I don'ttllinl that it would
be good idea to bleed him any more at
present.
The old physicians looked at each
other, and s0rrowfully shook their
heads.
Upon what do you base this wild as
sertiOn, sir ?''
base it upon common sense. The
patient was suffering in the first place
from the loss of blood, then we bled him,
and now, [ say that it would be better
to wait until he is able to stand another
drain npon his system.n
He is hopelessly insane" said one of
the doctors, meaning the young fellow.
Il don't know that this case is hope
less, one of the party replied, "but it
soon will be unless immediate action is
taken. He needs bleeding" And they
seized him and cut hole in his scalp.
All OF these old fellows have retired
from practice with records red with the
blood OF their countrymen. They have
not become .reconciietf to the new aud
less boister0us mode of practice, and
even now, it one of them should be
called upon he would have his knife in
the patient in less than five minutes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19

As compared with the gigantice mill
tary establishment of Germany, France
or Prussia, the army of the United States
is indeed an insignificant affair. Accor-
ding to the army Register for 1884, we
have now about $4,000 officers and en-
listed men on the active list, the num-
ber varying from month to month, on
account OF recruiting and desartions,
which average ten a day the year
around. The number of retired officers
is 435. There are over 40 forts and
posts, it appears. 30 of which are not
garrisoned, and there are also 23 armo-
ries, arsenals and engineer stations to
be taken care of.-States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19
The mighty Mississfppial6esn't t

The mighty Mississippial6esn't sSRa
to ''scour" a straw down this wae "
strikes us that it ought to do it now that
it is filed to its extreme capacity. But
contrary to this delusive expectation, O
gentleman from below tells us that last
Tuesday the water passed over the
levees at Dauterive the Battle Ground
and Corinno plantations, submerging
the the public G. road for miles; il st. We fear be
season, ~ and I'D the river plows its % channeI. MHvg.
we will have many an instance to re-,
cord, refuting the absurd levee theory
st. Bernard Eagle, March Goth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19
The Uses of an Enemy.
BY Rev. DR.. Deems.

Always keep an enemy on hand-a
orisk, hearty, active enemy.
Remark the uses of an enemy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19
N Office of Election.

HpY virtue of proclamation issued by Ills
-ADExcellency, S D. McEnery, Governor Of the
State of Louisiana, bearing date February 10th,
A. d. 1884. and in accordance with law, all the
qualified electors of the parish of St. Landry.
in said state. are hereby notified that an elees
tiOn will be held on
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19
Tuesday, 22d day of April, 1884.

for the purpose of electing:
A Governor,
A Lieutenant-Goyernor,
4 State Treasurer,
A Secretary of State,
An AttOrney-General.
A State Auditor of Public Accounts,
A superintendent of Public Education.
District. composed of the parish of st. Landry.
one District Judge and one District Attorney
for the 18th Judicial District, cornpOsed of the
paaish of st. Landry,
Four Representatives,
Clerk of the District Court,
A Sheriff.
Coroner,
Two Justices of the Peace for the 1st and STIR
Wards, and one for each of the other Justices
Wards, in the parish of st. Landry.
TWO HOnstables for the 1st and 8th Wards.
and one for each of the other Justices wards of
the parish of ST. Landry
and also to take the the sense of the qualified
voters relative to the adoption or rejection of
certain proposed Amendments to the Consti-
tuition OF this State, as now promulgated off
ctally in the Opelousas Courier.
The polls will be opened in each election
precinct. in said parish of st. Landry, from the
hour of O'Clock i'll the forenoon until o'clock
in the afternoon, the day and date above men
A u. 1884. for the purpose of receiving the
votes of the qualified electors of the Parish of
st. Landry, undgg the supervision of the Com
missioncrs of election, appointed by the au-
thOrity designated by law.
The election to be conducted and returns
made according to law.
HENRY LASTRAPES,
Returning officer
mG1 22-1m of the Parifh of St. Landry.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
THE HOLCOMB TRIAL.
THE PROGRESS or THE DEFENSE.
The Sick Juror Resumes His Seat
and the Case Proceeds--Those
Who Saw Dan Weeping.

JACKSON, Mich, Dee. 23.-George Page,
the sick juror in the Holcomb case, came
into court this morning. He was still feel
ing badly. but preferred TO sit in the jury
box, as he and all the jury are anxious TO get
through with the case, and the physicians
thought he might be allowed TO stay in the
court room if he kept warm. The Judge has
finally determined to locate the jury perma-
nently at the Stowell House, as they have a
sitting-room all To themselves, and this Is
more than they had at the boarding house.
When the case was opened to-day the de-
fense called Walter Webb, Frank Morrison
and Alonzo Shearer who saw Holcomb driv
ing rapidly from the city the morning after
the murder on the way hack to the Crouch
farm. A. +. SUITE saw Holcomb by the
bedside of Mr.. and AIRS. White. Dan had
handkerchief to his face and witness thought
he was weeping. DIR. Snyder swore that
Holcomb came up weeping TO wit
ness and said: ''Who could have
murdered this poor old man?" adding
that he would have died soon of natural
causes. Romeyne Thorne saw Holcomb In
Whites room the morning after the murder.
Witness heard him say, "Oh, Eunice, who
could have killed your" Daniel S. Peterson
saw Judd pick up two shells. Witness had
passed over the spot where the shells were
picked up by Judd, but did not see them till
Judd started to pick them up. Witness
swore at the examination that Holcomb got
there about noon. To-day he thought it was
at 10 o clock.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
New York.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2


FLoUR-Dull and without change: superfine
State, 81 30d2 so; round hoop Ohio. 81 1904 9
city mill extra, 81 25et4 30 Southern -four strong
and moderately active; common to choice extra,
50 O0I5 A..
WHEAT = Options dull and irregular, closing
barely steady and without important change.
Spot lots stronger and slightly higher. Spot sales
of ungraded red mt 65ds4c; No. do at 76c; No. 2
red winter 791aMS31sc, and No. red state at SIC;
No. winter red, January, s0lsnS0slc; do Febru-
airy, S2s4 46 s3c; do March lSMs5bc.
CoRN-Options were only lightly dealt in and
prices were irregular: the close was steady but
prices went down lsG21sc, the latter in Decem-
Der. Spot lots dull and LGl1c lower. Spot
sales of ungraded mixed at 48d50c; No. at 49c,
and steamer mixed at 4SLhI94c; No. mixed
January. 48asnISzc do February. 46H6t7c.
OATs-Options dull and without important
change. closing steady. Spot lots strong but un-
changed in price, Spot sales of No. white
state at 35i4 c. and No. mixed do at 33i 6S3lc;
No mixed January. 331sc, do February $3.50.
RYE-Duli; Western 81 16lc; State 65667c
BARLEy-Dull; No. Canada, 7i675c.
PORK-Dull; new mess. Si2 25Hl2 So
LARD-Steady and ) to points advanced S. 10
cash: S7G7 or January; 81 05u7 0s February
BUTTER-Dull but stead; Western, ga 2ac State.
f5m 25c.
sUeAB-Nominal; fair to good refining. AKA
lKc.
EGas-Steady: western:at 2sc: Ste. 2sh62ec.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

Passenger traffic has not increased as
much this year as formerly during the ap-
proach of the holidays.
Snow is still falling thick and fast along
the northern portion of the q. r. d l., and
incoming trains show that they have plowed
through some deep banks of snow.
The General Freight Agent of the Michi-
gan Central thus advises its agents; Until
otherwise advised you will discontinue to re-
ceive bulk freight destined TO points beyond
Mackinaw City. Freight in packages may
be received as usual"
The freight claim department of the Chi
cago d West Michigan road has been moved
from this city to Muskegon. Auditor Rogers
will have full charge and o. II. Radio and
Chas. Parrish, who have been clerks in the
Office here, will go to Muskegon.
The changes which took place Monday in
Michigan were as follows: Jason II. Car
penter takes the place of j. II. Palmer as
General Freight and Passenger Agent: Col.
w. A. Gavitt Assistant General Freight and
Passenger Agent.
The agents at the city ticket offices are in
tip-top spirits while issuing the half-fare
holiday tickets. They have all kinds of
queries to answer One man wants to know
il he can buy holiday-rate ticket to Roch-
ester, N. Y. and dispose of his return ticket.
as he only wants to go one way; another
asks if he can have lay-over permits at such
and such places: another wants the time ex-
tended two or three days especially for him:
and so il goes. The agents wear smiles, but
they are all forced.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Coming to a Better Place.

Capt. William A. Gavett, who recently re-
signed the position of special agent of the
United States Treasury for Michigan, Indi-
ana, Illinois and Ohio, with headquarters at
Detroit, has been appointed assistant general
freight and passenger agent of the Chicago
& West Michigan Railroad, with headquart-
ers in this city. Mr.. Gavett is one of the
most active and energetic young men in the
State, and will prove valuable acquisition
to the G. 81 w. NJ. R. r., in whose business
his experience as general freight and passen-
ger agent of the Texas d st. Louis r. r..
will prove invaluable in the discharge of his
new duties. Capt. Gavett is widely known
and has many friends in Michigan, not a few
of whom reside in this city, who will be
pleased to number him among our citizens.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Let Us Have a Michigan Man.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Friends of Mr..
Villas, of Wisconsin. are engaged in working
up a cabinet boom for him. They urge upon
Cleveland the importance of carrying Wis
consin four years hence, and point to the
close vote there this year. With little care.
such as giving Wisconsin place in the cabi-
net, the State may be made solid for the
Democracy IN 1883. Some Michigan states
men have been aroused by the agreement.
They claim that Michigan did much better
towards the throwing of of the Republican
yoke than Wisconsin, and If cabinet recog-
milton is to be secured on that ground, Mich
igan is entitled TO first chance. Accordingly
rumors have got into circulation that the
Michigan delegation will hold conference
soon after Jan. and decide upon the recon-
mending of some Michigan man for a cabi-
net portfolio. Who they will decide upon Is
uncertain.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Afternoon Session.

Mr.. Davis began his argument for the
prosecution Immediately after the opening
of court in the afternoon. He spoke for an
hour and quarter. His argument was no.
ticeable for clear and comprehensive con-
densation of the testimony, which he ar
ranged In a convincing form as establishing
the claims of the prosecution, a plain dis
cussion of the facts in a logical, forcible
manner. Mr.. Davis was followed by Judge
Marston who occupied the remainder of the
afternoon in utilizing the evidence for the
defense of the respondent. Every trivial
point was carefully and powerfully consid-
cred, and he used the conficfions IN the e1-
pert testimony TO advantage. The Judge is
a rapid. fiery. earnest falker, frequently
waxing eloquent. and his address was listen
ed to by crowd that occupied every visible
space on the floor of the court, and who by the
intermingling of their breaths made the at
mosphere nsuseatin0 and almost unbearable.
This morning Mr.. blanchard viii speak for
the defense, after which Mr.. Mitchell of the
prosecution viii close. Judge Montgomery
will then deliver his charge 20 the jury. and
the case viii probably go 10 the jury this
afternoon.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS A
" Alvin Joslin To-Morro~. and
Thatcher, Primrose and West

The press has very strongly endorsed
"Alvin Joslinp wherever the play has been
presented. The opportunity of seeing the
quaint old gentleman in this city again will
be afforded tomorrow, when the play viii be
presented both in the afternoon and In the
evening. Reserved seats are for sale at
Halls. The Troy On. Y.) Telegram says of
the play:
The Charles l.. Davis calvin Joslin" Com
edy Company was the talk of the town, even
before the curtain was rung up at the Girls
void Opera House last night. The celebrat-
ed band in their snowy uniform, and the
grand display of diamonds in Cusack's show
window being the objects which set the peo-
pie agog, and when the play commenced one
of the largest and merriest audiences had
assembled 10 enjoy the capital comedy. Mr..
DAVIS is one of the most ingenious of actors.
He does SO much to amuse an audience that
il would be simply impossible TO give even a
partial description of his comicalities in a
review of moderate length. You should 60
and see him and enjoy the fun yourself.
His company is good, the scenery and stage
appointments unusually appropriate.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-The subcommittee
of the House Committee on judiciary, having
under consideration the memorial of John
G.. Thompson, of Ohio, praying for an ap-
preparation to reimburse him for personal
expenses IN defending himself against dam
age suit brought by Hallett kilbourne,
agreed to-day TO recommend to the full com
mittee that Thompson be given a reasonable
sum 10 cover expenses. The Committee at
their last session recommended an appropri-
alton of $40. 900 To hquidate judgment Civ
en- kilbourue IN the Courts and the recon-
roautlafioa Il now 10 bt. reserved
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Opposing Mormonism.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa largely y-attended
held in Farwell Hall tonight to consider
the evil of Mormonism and urge upon
Congress the imperative need of prompt and
gerous conflict. j. K. Doolittle, ex-United
States Senator from Wisconsin, presided
and made brief speech. DR.. Meniece, of
Salt Lake City, and Judge Loomis, DIR.
Noble, and Rev. Frank Bristol. of Chicago,
were among the other speakers
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
a Farewell Supper.

The many gentlemen friends of Chas. B.
Gallup, of whom there are a host, are pre-
pairing to give him complimentary supper
at The Morton next Saturday evening. The
event will formally bid Mr.. Gallup farewell
as he leaves on the 30th inst. for Denver,
this city for the past five years and has,
through his amiable disposition and rare
qualities of mind and heart, cultivated an ex-
tensive acquaintance which will deeply de-
plore his departure but find consolation in
the fact that constellation of bright and
cheering prospects await him in his new
home
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Casting a Big Gun.

BosToN, Dec. 23.-About fifty persons
gathered in the ordinance foundry of the
South Boston Iron Works to-day to witness
the casting of one of the experimental guns
ordered by the United States Government
1t was a beautiful sight. For thirty minutes
the molten metal, golden lined and spark
ling, flowed from three furnaces into the
iron mould which was buried into the earth
TO depth of forty-ive feet The casting
was quite successful. The dimensions of the
gun are Rough cast, 120 tons; when finished.
80 tons; length, 40 feet; bore, II inches.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

The critics have been very complimentary
to Thatcher, Primrose d Vests "Consoli-
dated Minstrels."
The New York Herald says: "The troupe
is the greatest minstrel company Ia exist
ence."
The Baltimore Day says: The entertain
ment given stamps the Thatcher, Primrose
Il West Company as the best of the kind that
has ever appeared in this city. Large audi
ences are assured for the rest of the week. :"
The Boston Post says: Thatcher, Prim-
rose & Vests Consolidated Minstrels are
probably the best exponents of refined min
strelsy on the American stage"
The Combination will appear here next
Monday evening.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

Correspondence Of The TELEGRAM
ROCKFORD. Dec. 23.-In spite of all the
snow that has fallen the sleighing is very
poor in this vicinity except on hard gravel
roads. The sand works mp into the snow too
much.--A combination of which John r
O'Donnell and Tom Kinnard were the prin-
cipal members. gave an exhibition in spar
ring 70 a small audience at the Opera House
last night. 1t psss q quietly and orderly
-A grand Masquerade Is TO be given
at the roller rink Christmas night. 10 be fol-
lowed by a dancing party Company r.
Sixth Michigan Cavalry. viii hold their fifth
annual reunion al Colby's Opera HoHse IN
this place Wednesday, Jan. 21. God bless
the boys who wore the blue, and may they
live long 10 bold these reunions@--The
weeks vacation. The NJ. T. Sabbath school
il the only one here that holds Christina as
exercises this year
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
The Value of Life-saving Station.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Dec 23.-Ihe three
masted schooner, Warren Sawyer, Sanders,
master, from New Orleans TO Boston, with a
cargo of cotton and twenty eight tons of iron,
went ashore last evening in thick fog on the
southwest side of Nantucket, near the United
States hfe-saving station. The wind was
blowing gale from the southwest. AT mid
night the crew were taken from the rigging
by the crew of the life-saving station. Had
il not been for the life-saying crew, all hands
must have perished, as the wind increased
and they could not have held on until another
crew could reach them. The cargo only may
be saved. The vessel will probably prove a
total wreck.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

New YORK, Dec. 23.-The American Elec-
tric Railroad Company met at Cyrus w.
Fields residence in Gramercy Park last
night and decided to issue invitations to
patentees of electric railway appliances to
assign inventions TO the company and re-
ceive from a board of arbitration proper
tionate shares of stock to be gauged accord
ing to the value of such mechanism. Pat
ent-holders who do not avail themselves of
this offer before Dec 81 are TO be excluded
from all advantages. The board of arbi-
traitors comprise Sir William Thomson, Geo.
ID. Roberts, James II. Rutter, Robert Harris
and Prof. Cross, of the Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
Grand Rapids.


TELEGRAM OFFTCE- Dec. 3.
GRaIS-Corn. sc. Oats. 25G2sc: retail s5c
Wheat: Clauson. 72: red long berry. az short
berry ". Rye. ~ lbs. 5o<S55s.
FLOUR AND FEED-Psstry. S4 80 wholesale. * 90
retail; patent. s. ID wholesale. 81 90 retail: mid
diinxs per ton, sl8 % Wholesale ST 90 per cvt
Bran. per ton. sIs 90 wholesale: sO6eoc per cwt.
Meal and feed. per ton SO % wholesale: 81 10 per
cwt.
ss 0o6e 90. scarce. Lambs s. os56 %: mutton, 81
ass. Dressed hogs. 81 so65 90. Pork: Per bbl
mess. SIS o.; hams. ftn0)c; shoulders. o0l0c
smoked beef, lec; bacon. I2sSc. Lard: Tierces.
BUTTER AND CHrEsF-Butter: Tubs and Jars
1s3 20c: creamery. tubs, &c. those: i2isc
PoUI. Fowls; Dressed. io@l2c. Turkeys,
dressed I0dlic. Ducks. drs~sesi 1off1Ic
Foes-F Fresh. lots. &c: basket lots. DC.
NDSET Potatoes: GH2sc. Onions Per
IN. yellow ~, silver skins ss1elc. Beets. per
saaash. per hundred 7sHl 60. Turnirss. per hn.
&c. Celery. PER doz~219soc. Cranberrys, 81 %
per bu.
FREsH FRUITS -sprle~. Ter bu. 2sGnc.
HoSET-White clover. fssse. dark. sk17c; strain
Ell 80.
sur -syracazs. ferrel, 81 3; Saginaw. a. 10
sssDs Timothy. 81 sD4i ss;clover. - 66t
HfDEs -sfrren. Per II. 7cs rert cured sf7szs full
cnre3. sisesa: dry hides and kips. kf12cs calf
sk5ns green OF cured f0c. destcon skins feT piene
1fa1o. Hides sre : oent of he shove 4uoss-
sasxr Ps8rs shsarlsne.,,r sssurne~ ss;ns. y.~
piece. io@2c. fsll p1lts. so6sees Winter pelss
woo1l- Fine WISHED. 2S6xls. cosr-e washed IA
I@s,. unwaeket ~
Hss sie81z halea s1a per Zen Wholesale go
srnsx Fer bad ssat
wooB Hsrl selling # 8 . per cord for hlock
cesI.- ssovs and mas. ss.s psr ten: 80 .rs
kreesess V.szt wtiss r~r s>lloa lszs Ispl
- io1~
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
A RECEPTION
President-Elect Cleveland Extends His
Hospitality TO Friends.

ALBANY, Dec. 23.-A reception rendered by
Cleveland TO the friends who had extended
him social eourtesies, was held al the Execu-
tive Mansion this evening. The floral deco
rations throughout the mansion were most
handsomely arranged. The guests entered
from the north porch and exchanged greet
ings with the President elect, who, IN COM
pany with his sisters, Miss Cleveland aud
Mrs. Hoyt, occupied positions in the west
parlor. The company assembled at clock
and an hour later repaired TO the dancing
hail. where PaFlati's orchestra furnished
music. Dancing was continued till late
hour. During the evening refreshments were
served Ia the dining room. A long list OF
distinguished persons were present.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24

TRox. n. Y. Dec 23--A fire broke out
this morning IN Acker's building, on Main
street, ia Cambridge, Washington county,
and. owing to the disabled condition of the
hand FIRE engine belonging 70 the village. the
are burned itself out. destroying eight build
mzs. four on each side of the street. The
wind vas blowing from the southwest. and
that fact saved the rest of the village. One
of the buildings burned was the principal
hotel af the place. The loss will reach
100000. on which there Is an insurance of
about oue-half.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-24
The Search for Bodies.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 23.-The search for bodies
in the ruins of st. Johns Orphan Asylum
was concluded to-day, without further dis
coveries. The funeral over the bodies found
will take place tomorrow. The missing
boys are returning from time to time, and it
is believed all will be accounted for in few
days. The sum of 81 400 was subscribed
to-day toward rebuilding the asylum, and
clothing and provisions are being sent in by
charitable people. As yet no time has been
set for an inquest on the bodies of those who
perished.