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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
AN UNHEALTHY PLACE EoR TRAMPs.

An UNHEALTHY PLACE EoR TRAMPs.
During the last two or three weeks
our town has been visited by several
dilapidated specimens of the tramp
race, but owing to the strict ordinance
in force here against tramps they gaveit
the go-by without stopping to make
many inquiries. The last one made his
appearance last Saturday night and stop
ped at the Saloon of Mr.. E. Pefferkorn to
warm up. He was not long there before
the Middle man of the No. Min
strels opened.the performance, at the
conclusion of which his trampship ex-
pressed his qualification at having been
admitted 70 organization. He was then
lodged in Jail for the night, and on being
released gave the town the shake, hav-
ing come to the wise conclusion that he
had struck an unhealthy place for
tramps.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
Here we Have Business Manager of
How Col. W1ntersmith saved
the Day.
louisville Post.L

One of the most heroic deeds of Col
Richard Wintersmith was performed
one day in the gallery Of tile Senate
when very long Winded and proxy
Senator from Kentucky arose to speak.
Such mCTene lent was always the signal
tor emptying the galleries. Col. Win
teIsmith stood the humiliation long
enough. Finally one day, when there
was 4 large crowd present to hear il
debate on an interesting question, the
Kentucky Senator arose. So did the
listeners. But the Colonel promptly
sprang to his feet, drew large navy
revolver, and said: Gentlemen, am
a Kentuckian ST. is that Senator and
the first man that moves toward that
door will die in his tracks,
The crowd sat down. The Senator
spoke for six mortal hours. When he
concluded there was a general sigh of
relief. Several listeners came M to
Col. Wintersmith and addressed him.
Colonel" said the chief spokesman,
g We have heard your Kentucky Sena-
tor through, in obedience to your re-
quest Now, will you grant our re-
quest z"
!" Certainly, SIR. What is it ~ said
the gallant Colonel, not to be exceeded
in courtesy.
Well, the next time your Senator
speaks and We are here, will you please
to do us the favor to sho0t?n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
Ruimed by Politics.
Washington Post.


A visitor yesterday was going through
the Bureau of Engraving aud Printing,
when an old man said !: "This is hell"
"What do you mean Q" was asked. 81
mean," said the old man with an oath,
"that instead of my being here, wheel
ing printers rags at $3.50 day, ought
to be chief clerk in one of the depart
ments. My name is John Ashford. /
hail from Kentucky, and when struck
Washington some years ago | wore a
plug hat and spike-t tailed coat, like my
old friend, the late Senator Bogy, and |
was well fixed with money. / kept a
store before came near Lexington. [
had number of friends, and, acting on
their advice, I went into politics.
There's the whole secret of my down
fall. My first false step was to sell out
my business, come to Washington City,
and set up for a postmastership. The
congressional delegation from my State,
Democrats and Republicans, welcomed
me cordially, and everything looked
lovely, until began to touch the bot
tom of my purse. had lots of promises
of positions in the meantime.
Ny friends in Congress could not
make me postmaster. but We're ceI cain
thai they could secure me q clerkship,
anu 81 lh4bES MGHG cItOnSs L SpCnNllbS
my money and hoping until my last cent
was gone and became involved in deDt
for board and other things. IN that
desperate strait went to Senator Bogy,
whom / met frequently, and he said to
me: What position do you want ~ |
replied that / would like auything.
The next day he had me appointed as a
laborer in tits bureau, and they set me
to wheeling rags, which interesting ex-
ercise / have been engaged in almost
every day since. / have made one or
two efforts to better my condition, but
being only laborer now, my former
so-called friends cannot spare the time
to do anything for men
Then rising and clutching the handles
of his wheelbarrOW he moved on, adding
as he nodded, Good day. As | said be-
fore, young man, this is he'll. Don't
you ever set up for an offiee-seeker."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
Communicated
Justice 60 whom Justice is
Due
Bayou Chicot, La, Jan. Z, 1873

4
EDITOR ST.. LANDRY DEMOCRAT.
| A rumor is in circulation in varioas
parts of the Parish that our esteemed
friend and worthy nominee for the Leg
islature, Mr.. Frank w. Wharton is a
stranger in a strange land-and that he
recently hailed from Texas. In justice
TO Mr.. Wharton and for tile benefit of
the numerous voters in good old St.
LandIyI beg Of you Mr.. Editor to
copy the following:
Mr.. Frank Wharton formerly of this
parish but now 0t'St. Landry mas been
nominated tor the Legislature by tile
Democratic convention Of that parish
,le has many friends Ill DeSOto W ilo will
Iejaice at his success. He will make an
excellent rept DEM
oerat:
FRANK WHARToN.-We are pleased
to see from our exchanges that our es-
teemed friend and former schooImate
NJ. Frank Wharton, jr., native of
this Cast Feliclania) Parish, has been
nominated by Convention recently
held, for the Legislature from st. Lam
dry Parish. Mr.. Wharton has not long
been resident of the Parish that has
thus honored him, consequently his
nomination is great compliment 10
him. The DeS0to papers, parish in
which our friend has long resided.
speak OF him In the most fattering
terms. Here, where he was born and
raised, he Is highly esteemed, and re-
membered as an exceedingly bright and
intelligent young man. st. Landry can
afford so entrust Der interest in his
hands. de will render a good of him.
self.-East Feliciana Patriot Democrat
From the above trust the good yot-
ers of good old st. Landy will see that
Mr.. Wharton is not a stranger ii the
State of Louisiana, born and raised in
it-and from his birth he has made it |,
his homeland is now property holder
of st. Landry. trust the many readers [
Of the Banner parish of Louisiana whose
eyes this communion should chance to
meet will not take any notice of any un-
founded reports made againsG our nom
inee.
With success for the entire State and
Parish ticket.
am yours truly,
JUSTICE.
OpeIousas Courier and Washington
Argus, please copy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
An Honorable Pass.
Leadyllle Democrat.

4 q IS
Among the arrivals in this city not
many days ago, was Mrs. James Cald-
well who came hitheT from Mexico, Mo-,
to visit her son. Her transportation
was through pass to which hangs an
interesting tale. The instrument was
presented to herself and her husband
twenty years ago and is a life pass for
both. 1t is recognized upon any line of
railway in the United States, and was
Issued by the Northern Missouri Rail-
road company after they had respect
fully declined an Offer of $4,000 from
the corporation. The couple, who were
well TODD in this world, having de-
clined a gift of this amount, naturally
excited some interest, and the story
which was exceedingly rare is given in
brief. In January, 1851, the confeder-
ate bushwhackers set fire to the bridge
over Young's Greek, and Mr.. Caldwell
got out of bed in season to check the
flames with pail of water. Then he
hurried TO Centralia to give the alarm,
leaving his wife and children to keep
the fire in check. Tt was q bitter cold
night, and Mrs. Caldwell had to wrap
her children in blankets but despite
the cold they worked and extinguished
the flames. The bridge, however, had
been reduced to a mere shell. Mrs.
Caldwell knew that 1t could not bear
up train that was almost due, and
hurTying to her house. she got a Ian
tern, and stood on the bridge In the
bitter blast of a January night until
that train with its freight Of human
life had been warned and stopped.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
An Early Negro Juror.

I d
Gen. Thomas Harrison, who was com
| mander OF Texas regiment during the
iwar, and known by the boys as the Jim
/ Town Major was soon after the war
elect judge of one of the districts of
Texas. Shortly after his election he
visited one OF the counties in bis district
for the purpose of holding court, and on
his arrival in town Immediately impan-
neled jury, &C lsisting of eleven white
men and one negro.
About the first case called was one
against party for murder. After hear
ing the evidence, arguments of counsel
and charge eff the court, the jury start
ed down stairs to consider their verdict,
the colored juror happening to be in
the rear. Following them was the at
tourney for defendant. At the head of
the stairs (and in hearing of the c0lored
iur0r} the attourney was asked by a
friend how be thought the case would
be decided. The reply was "T think
she defendant will be acquitted or the
jury will be hung.
The jury went down the steps and ont
in The yard, and upon looking around
the colOred member was missing. upon
investigation they saw BIN making 2:4O
time in the direction of the brush. The
sheriff was called, and after a vigorous
pursuit Mr.. Juror was captured and
brought before the court and asked why
he had run away. His reply was "TIe
had heard gentleman say if the man
wasn't cleared the jury would he hung,
and as he hadn't done nothing. he didn't
want to take any chances. &c Galveston
News,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
The Lot Of New York Working
Girls.
Philadelphia Press.

One of tho sad sights which go to
make up life in great city is the pass
ing to and from their homes of the
working girls, aud nowhere is the spec
tacle SO affecting as in New York
This results says writeG in the Uti-
ca Herald, from the vast number of
poor peopls living here, the number be-
ing estimated at half million All the
daughters OF this portion of the commu-
nifty must earn their living, and III many
instances poverty is aggravated by in
temperance. The appearance of these
working girls is very distressing. | see
crowds u them going to their places of
employment clad III the homely raimens
which indicates their needs, and yet an
occasional flower will show a little
taste. Their countenances are unculti-
waited, and generally have a coarse ex-
preston, which one does not find III the
poorest parts of the country. There we
see simplicity, but here it is degrade
ton. These poor creatures toll patient
ly wherever they may find employment,
hardly making bare living, and eften
going at last to the lowest haunts of
vice."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

An analysis of the number of mar
riages in Switzerland. published by the
Statistical Office of Berne, shows that
the proportion is very low as compared
with other countries, being but IA per
1000 inhabitants. OF every 1000 men
and 1000 women of manageable age
foFty-nine men and thirty eight women
are married. The figures show a falling
off in marriage, and also an increase in
divorce. The causes are said to be reli-
gfous differences and an increased mix
ture of races.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
NOTICE
LAND OFFICE at New orlean,

LAND OFFICE at NeY Orleans L.
Jan. 5th, 1884
Notice is herebY3giVen that the following
named settler hS1 med notice of his Intention
70 make maj PIVOT in support of his claim, and
GnaI salo pro@ III h6Sanade before the Judge
OF clerk OF eourk9at Opelousas, La, on 18th OF
February Tg i ss4s Louis Grange Homestead
quarter and sou half of north west Quarter
section 80 t9Yf hip south range one east
he names thu following witnesses to prove
ms COY r~Eucua residence upen and cultivation
asasSrd land dz: Manuel Menier, BENJAMIN
Gnlilory, sane3 B. Manuel, Jr., Onezirne q.
Manuel OF st. Hslndry parish La.
G. b. DARRALL.
Jan iz-ob Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

Remarking upon the popularity and
select capable, honest and trustworthy
members Of the LIE gislature, the Felt
ciana Sentinel well says:
But the personnel of the next Geu-
raj Assembly is something worthy the
most serious attention. 1t is question
that should evoke the earnest considera-
ton of the tax paying people dispel sed
throughout the fifty eight constituent
cies of the State of Louisiana. Every
Democratic Legislature since the exo-
dus of Radicals and scalawags has
come in for its share of abuse and vitu-
peration--ju or uBjustly it is not
necessary for us to say; but We must
not forget that the short comings of a
Legislature are indirectly if not direct
ly attributable to the negligence of the
CeopIe. They are certainly responsible
for the selection of their public ser
wants. In too many instances have
they allowed these selections to go by
default, and when the public servants,
thus chosen, fail to reach an arbitrary
standard, they are denounced by dis
constituency whose duty it
was to choose men able to withstand
the temptations thrown around them
by CORFU pit and designing schemers, and
to avoid the danger of coming in con-
tact with Towards monopoly or be-
coming too intimate with the moneyed
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

Opelousas Hope Hook & Ladder Com
pany No. /, will give grand Entertain
ment and Ball on January 31st. From
the preparations they are making for
the occasion, We assure the public they
can expect to have a delightful time.
Further particulars will be given in our
next issue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

For sometime past here about Opelou-
sas, it has been almost impossible to
hire anyone to work, though there seems
to be many idlers-they are all in the
employ OF the firm Of Streetwalker,
Donothing g. Loaf.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

A traveller pho had been in the far
East told an Irish lady that Hindoo
girls are taught to think of counting
and marriage as soon as they can talk.
She replied: Irish girls are not; they
don't require teaching"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

The thermometer was down to 22.5 in
New Orleans, last Sunday, which was
the lowest for thirteen years except
1879 and 1880, when it was down to 90.
The weather has been colder this week
than it was last Sunday.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

The Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges
Moore and Irion presiding, has been in
session this week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

Baptist services at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow Sunday at Il
o'clock a. M, and at p. m.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

The Breaux Bridge Brass Band came
up last Sunday, to 60 down next day
with the excursionists, for the benefit
of Blue Bucket Fire Co, of that place.
They serenaded our office, for which we
thank them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

According to the Paris Temps, wo-
man named Marie Girard, now living in
the village of Anberire- en- ROyans, was
born on March Is, 1851, and is conse-
quently in her 129d year. She has been
Q widow for ninety six years,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

Whereas, Louis Young administrator of
the estate of David Manuel, having filed
ton Of funds and final account Of his admints--
tration OF said estate accompanied BY
his petition praying for the homologation
of same.
And, whereas, the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court bearing date
January Sd, 1884.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
tableau in writing in my office, in the town OF
Opel0usas, within the time required by law,
why the said tableau should not be homolOea-
ted and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHGRE,
Jan sat Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

The debt of England is 1854, BOT, 900 !;
of France, $4,683, $780, 900; of the United
States, to date, net debt, less cash in
the treasury, 81, 500, O00, 900.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

We received the minutes of the pro-
ceedings Of the last parish Democratic
convention too late for publication this
Week-they will appear next.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

Scott Mosely, colored, is in Jail here,
accused Of robbing the mails in Natchi-
toches parish. U. s. Marshal Weaks
brought him down from Shreveport, to
be tried at the present term of the U. S.
Court.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
JURY LIST.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, 1

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
BE 1t known that we the undersigned mem
beers Of The jury Commission did on this 21st
day OF December, A. ID. 1885, meet at the Clerks
office III the town of 0pelousas, Parish of St.
Landry, for the purpose of drawing a special
Nenlre OF (l5l fifteen Jurors, as provided by act
No. IS of $780, to attend for the week beginning
Monday, Feb. 18TH 1854 for the trial of Criminal
cases, as provided by said act. d. Durio, one Of
sad members drew from the general yenire box
one at time, the names of the following fif-
teen persons to compose the special Venire for
the week beginning Monday, Feb 1854, for the
trial OF criminal cases, as provided by aforesaid
act No. IS OF 1880, q list of whom was then and
there kept by the Clerk c. said Court, James o.
Chaehere. And we the Clerk and Commission
ers did then and there place the names drawn
as aforesaid for the sad week beginning as
aforesaid on the 18th day of Feb. 1884, in an Ell
velope and sealed and endorsed the same which
sald envelope containing said names was then
and there placed in Jury Box provided for
the purpose which was locked and sealed by
us, and placed in the custody of tn Clerk of the
Court Tor use at said term as a special YHnire.
Theogene Daigle. Church Point
Sules S - on -"------.----- pelousas
MOse Green. .OpelouSas
y NJ Boagnl --------..---.-. .Opelousas
Raymond Clark Plauuemine
Godfrey Dupre. EPIaisance
Geo Moore PFaquemine
Ant. 81 andre ;-------.--..---- .Mallet
Gharles Garland -----.----....O pelousas
EtasLe nuFlo .--------.---..- Plaisance
T. Cozine .--.-..--.--..-.-..W Washington
K0ssuth Coreil Vile Plate
Young .-..--.--.---..F aquetaique
CYlSnaC Cafr1ere. -BayOn Ieche
Jea. Bergeron. Arnaudvllle
In testimony whereof we have hereunto sign
ed this 21st day OF December, 1888.
g~l ROB. CHACHEREl
SEAL. WIN. G. BELL, Com
t~~~S ID. DURI0,
JAMES .. CHACHERE, Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
I Benjamin F. Meginley. Deputy Clerk of
the 18th judicial District Of La. in and for the
parish shot OF st. ST., Landry do hereby certify that
ed in book No. Jury Record, at page 46.
Witness my hand and seal of office at Opelou-
sas, this 2lst day OF December A. d. 1883.
}sEAL. B. F. MEGINLEY,
t~e~1 Deputy Clerk.
A true copy.
{~~1 B. F. NEGINLEY,
SEAL Deputy Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

There are twenty prisoners in our
parish Jail, including two from Calca-
sieu and one from .Vermilion, and one
U. s. prisoner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
SToTEN !

From Opelousas, about three weeks ago, a long.
slim, sorrel Texas horse, two hind legs whitei
branded about thus G. liberal reward vii,
be paid to any one who viii return said horse
TO LOUIS 4. COOK.
aee 1s2s Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12
The Modern Primer.
Denver Tribune.


| This is a Fourth Corporal. He walks
stiff Legged behind company of SOL
diers and carries musket at half mast.
| He is fond of Human blood and de-
lights in carnage. Has the Fourth Cor
| poFal ever been in the war? No. Then
what does he know about war +? He has
a Cousin who married man by the
name of Gum.
Is this Brass Foundry9 No, it is a
Travelling Man. He carries big Trunks
all over the Country and Makes Love
all Over and Under Europe and Taken
in all the Great Masters. He can
Tel more smutty Stories than a Politi-
clan, and he can get Bilin' slower On
More Liquor than any Government Of
fetal. The best Way to get along with
Travelling Men is to get along Without
them.
The baby's Nose is a queer sort of
Thing. The baby capnoT Walk, but
its Nose cansruu. Take the bottle of
Ammonia and hold it under the Baby's
Nose and see iWhat d funny face the
baby will make, There is Nothing like
Baby's getting used to Ammonia
young.
Nv.
Mamma is Larrupping Papa with the
Mop Handle. The children are Fight
ing Over piece of Pie in the Kitchen.
Over the Piano there is a Beautiful
Motto gilt Frame. The Beautiful Mot
to says there is NO place like Home.
v.
Here we Have Business Manager of
an Evening Paper. He is Blowing
about the Circulation of the PAPER. He
is saying the paper has entered upon an
era of unprecedented Prosperity. In
minute he will go up stairs and Glide
the Editor for leaving his Gas Burning
while he went out for a Drink. Little
Children, if we Believed Business Mana
gers of Evening Papers went to Heaven
We would give up our Pew In Church.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

il sad accident befell one of the Ope-
lousas CANNES last Sunday. He was q
pointer, and beloved BY his master.
His master lent him to hunt woodcocks,
and lent him to one who never shoots at
q bird on the wing if by half hours
peering lie can see il on the ground
because he can not hit one on the
wing. This dog was named '.Pup,n He
pointed wooacock in the briars, and
tie attending sportsman shot at ana
missed it on the ground, and killed the
dog. That's the way friend Mornhin-
veg saysit happened and he was there.
Poor Pup, lie was old, it is true, and
had not long to live; but we dislike to
see even an old dog past the age Of use-
falness, ushered violently into the hap
.py hunting grounds of the Hereafter,
even il he was at the post of danger,
and died, SO to speak, with his boots on.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

There were five sportsmen along when
poor Pup" was killed, and each one
had double barrel gun A woodcock
got up, and all ten barrels were fred at
it, without hitting feather. Tie bird
took refuge in some briars and Pup"
pointed it; one of the aforesaid spots
men eTept up to shoot the bird under
the tail while it was on the ground, and
killed "Pnp"-the bird got away.