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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-16
LOCAL NEWS.
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CRY za5 County
Here and There.


The funeral ofthe late ] III. Marshall,
whose sad death occurred at Jack
sou, Tenn, ON the 18th inst. (of
which particulars were given ID the
CAPITAL at the time, took place this
afternoon from bis late residence. No.
631 Gilmore street. The pall.hear-
ers were DR.. Geo. Wells, /. n.
Richardson, of Annapolis; ] Madden,
W. McGowen and Mark Barkley, Of
Washington; and Mr.. Norman, Of Bal.
timore.
The following additional partic-
ulars OF this sad affair, were furnish
ed representative OF the CAPITAL
yesterday by q member of the family:
MI, Marshall left his home on Sum
day night. previous to his death. for
jackson, Tenn, where be had under
contract the erection of q large public
building for the government Upon
reaching there, he found some por-
ton Of the work had not been done
according to his direction, and order
ed it to be taken down. The over
seer of the work told Mr.. Marshall, If
it had to be taken down and rebuilt,
then he must stay on the spot and
see it done. He assembled the scaf-
fold where the men were ct work,
and began to give directions While
he was standing there giving direc-
tions where the stone and bricks
were being hoisted By the means of Q
derrick, in large iron, bound barrel,
the negro having charge Of the derrick
swung it'suddenly around just over
where Mr. Marshall was standing,
when, from some cause, the rope
broke, the barrel with its contents
striking Mr.. Marshall on the right
side Of the head, crushing the skull
and driving the shoulder blade into bis
spine, and paralyzing his right side.
tie was unconscious for q time, but
soon gained his consciousness and
presence Of mind, and directed eli the
movements for bis removal. He told
bis assistant that he had received bis
death blow, and dictated q telegram
to his wife. He would not allow his
body to be removed from the scahold,
as he said he had some important
worldly matters to attend to, and bis
first direction was to send for law
yer before he did a doctor. The law.
yer was soon on the spot and also the
physician, but he would not allow his
wounds to be dressed until be had
dictated his will, and arranged all his
worldly affairs, even to the drawing
up of check for his wife. Though
his hand was paralyzed, be insisted
upon holding the pen while the law
yer directed his hand. He remem-
bered all of bis children In his
win, mentioning particularly bis
oldest daughter and son. After this
had ell been done, he said Nov
gentlemen, you may psoceed to re-
move me to my room," giving expli.
cit direction how they should 20 about
it. In endeavoring to pull his arm in
its place, he remarkrd, you men
don't mind pulling fellows head
off, He was conscious OF his condi.
ton, and told the doctor If be could
only keep him alive until be could
look upon the face Of bis dear wife
once more, he would be resigned to
die. He asked that minister Of the
Methodist church be sent for.
which was done He asked the min.
lister to pray for him and for bis fami-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-16
INSOLYENT'S NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. TO the
IN creditors Of MOSES. r. DONALD
goN. of Anne Arundel County, Maryland
: insolvent petitioner, that Tuesday, the
k3rf Of June, 1855, has been fixed for the
Iald Donaldson 10 appear at the. Office of
N Bannon, trustee, Annapolis, Maryland
n 10 o'clock. a. m and answer such in.
|rroeations or allegations that his credi-
|ors may propose. and said creditors
r. also notified to file their claims duly
authenticated with the undersigned, on
II before said date.
sPRIGG HARDWOOD, elk.
True Copy Test
|n9M SPRIGG HARDWOOD. Clk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-16
REorENINo o. TIIE
REOEENANa OF THE
SOLD CITY DRUG STORE 8
Main and Francis Streets,
w. HODGES = CO. Proprietors.
ANNAPOLIS. MD.

lN L take pleasure in announcing to the
wv public. that having purchased the
pa CITY Drug Store, with all its fixtures,
lld prescription lists, &C., the same will
|e supplied at all times, with large and
fesh stock Of
Firat-ClaSS Drugs. PerfuHnery. Totlet
Articles. Fancy Goods. &c.
Every effort win be made by Us to meet
be requirements of the public, and espe-
bal attention will be given to
Physicians Prescriptions az al hours of
The day o. night
BY careful attention to our business, we
|ope TO mcritthe patronage Of the public,
live us a call and test us for yourself.
j. WALTER HODGES & CO.,
hyl6Sm City Drug Store.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
This is TO remind

the public that have laid 10 q large
stock of fine and well-selected iewelis,
adapted I'd Holiday Gifts to @tsit the
wants Of the poor as we'll as those that
are better able. Ny stock is larger and
more varied than ever; articles are too
numerous to mention, and now with the
utmost cordially, invite You reader
to call and see this beautiful display OF
tempting holiday goods which I do not
exactly consider my own, as am only.
holding them in trust for little while,
until willing customers will come and
take them away4 so do not delay until
the assortment is broken. 1t will afford
me genuine pleasure to show my
goods, and no one need feel the slight
est obligation to purchase unless 90
disposed. Thanking the public for past
favors, wishing all merry Christmas
and q prosperous New Year, remain
Very truly yours,
r. MoRNHINyEG.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
District Court.

Since our last report the following
= persons have been tailed in the District
Court Saturday, Valentine Davis,
threatening to kill, convicted and sen
fenced TO thirty days in the parish jail.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, j.
w. Harvey, murder, acquitted.
Court adjourned sine die. on Thurs
day. =
A civil term will begin on Monday,
january It'll, 1886.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTICE !!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La. I
December 10 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk Of Court at Opel0usas, La, on
February 1st 1886, viz:
FRANCOIS yHDRHNE Sr.
who made Homestead Entry No. 572O for the
West half of North East quarter Section IA
Township South Range west La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon ana cultivation
of said, land, viz:
Jean Pierre Iandreneau, Joseph Landreneau.
Marius Landreneall. Jean Bite Ortego All VI
the parish of st. Landry.
G. b. DARRALL,
dec 2G-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE, at. New Orleans la,
December 10, 1885. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make dual proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of Court at OpelOnsas, La, ON the
3Oth, day Of January 1886, viz:
DOsITE BROUSsABm,
who made Homestead Entry No. 5676 for the
North West quarter Section GO Township 10
South Range . West La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
LOUIS D. Leblanc, Emile Leblanc, Joseph T.
Blanchard, Andrew Henry. AL OF St. Landry
parish La.
dec 26-5t Register
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTICE !!

LAND OFFICE, New Orleans La.
December 23d, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the folloWlng-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that. said proof will be made before the Judge
or In his absence the Clerk OF the DlstI1c6
70 AEGEDE. GUGLLORY,
who made Homestead Rntry No. 5604 for the
South half of South East quarter Section
Townshir South Range ! E. La. Meridian.
He mares the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
zaire Marcantelle, Jean Bite Fuseiier fills. ALI of
Sc. Landry parish La. c. B. DARRALL,
: dec asst Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La,
December Is 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof IN support OF his claim. aud
that said proof win he made before the Judge
or Clerk OF Court, dit Opelousas, La, on the
1st day of February 1886, viz:
JOSEPH n. FRUaSEE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 571s for the
South half of South East quarter Section 30
and West half of North East quarter Section
% Township South Range | East La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Olevire Deshotels, Victor Frngee, Paul Fru-
gee RonOr6 Fuselier All OF 6t. Landry parish
go 6 h. DARRALL,
dec a65t Register
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTRCEI
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
Il

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
December 2lst, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the judge
or in his absence the Clerk Of the District
Court at Opelousas La, on February LIST, 1886,
viz;
who made Homestead Entry No $3.50 for the
West half of North West quarter Section 2S
Township South Range West La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Landry Iahaye. Morcena Lahaye, Aug. P. 2.
FOntenot, DucIde GuillOry. All o. st. Landry
parish La q. 3. DARRALL,
dec cost Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

The celebration of Christmas before
the days of gunpowder and whisky,
must have been tame affair. Leaving
out these two elements now, there
would he little left-Clristmas trees
and feasting, which might satisfy chill
dren, women and old men, but not the
rest of mankind. However, here we
saw fewer drunk than usual, and but
one person got in Jail on that account.
The day was lovely, and there was good
cheer for everybody that made the eff
fort to have it.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
AUGUsTEN KAHAYE
NOTICE /!
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. !
December 2ISt 1885.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. /
December 21st 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that SAID proof will be made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trct Court at Opelousas La. on January 3Oth,
1886, viz:
LOUIS DUPLESRE LEBLANC.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1855 for the
South half of North West quarter and Lot No.
Section So Township 10 South Ranse 2 West
La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tel prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
Dosite Blanchard, Emile Leblanc, Joseph T,
Andrew Henry. AL of st. Landry
parish La. C.. b. DARRALL,
dec cost Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
NOTICE !
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
December 21st 1sS5,

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. !
December 21st 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
and that said proof win he made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court at Opelousas La, on February lst
1886. viz:
JOSEPH THOMPSON,
who made Homestead Entry No. $3.50. for the
North East fractional quarter or Lot No. /
Section 80 Township South Range / Eaet La.
Meridian.
He names the. following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Lecious Fontenot, Ozeme L. Fontenot, Azure
lien Guillory, Louis GuilloFy, All of ST.. Lam
dry parish La. c. B. DARRALL,
Gee 26-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
dec 26-5t

Persons having rice, cotton, hides
and other produce for sale, might bene-
fit themselves by corresponding with
Edward Odell, 81 Bienville street, New
Orleans La.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

am selling beef meat cheaper than
it was ever known to be sold in the
parish of st. Landry. c, H. CoMEAU.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

CLUBBING RATES. We have made
arrangements by which we are enabled
to offer the St. Landry Democrat in
connection with either of the following
named papers, one year, for the price
mentioned
Home and Farm, Louisville, KY. S21O
Southern Cultivator, Atlanta, Gas- 800
Weekly Times Democrat. n. @. E. 800
Weekly States. Few Orleans, $50
Demorest's Monthly, (FastliOn) 3.25
We will receive subscriptions for any
paper published in the United States at
publishers rates.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

We are under obligations to Chief
Minute Clerk G. Mayo, of the District
Court, for official courtesies.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

Mr.. VIC Lewis of this place has
been appointed inspector in the Custom
House, New Orleans, and left for that
place this week.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

The officers of Humble Cottage Lodge
No. 10, F. & A. NJ, elected at the last
meeting, will be installed ON ST. Johns
Day, ~ inst. at 4 p, m.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
AwRROEsE JOHNSON,

who made Homestead Entry No 5646, for the
North half of North East quarter aud
North East quarter of North West quarter
Section Township South Range West La.
Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Arestille o. Guillory. AchiIle d. Ardoin,
octave ArelOin, Jerand Soileau. Ali OF St.
Landry parish LII. c. B. DARRALL,
dee 26-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

MASONIC. : At the last meeting of
GOrly Royal Arch Chapter No. SO, the
following officers were elected and in
stalled for the ensuing year: James
Ray, High Priest Julius Meyers, king
j T.. Morris, Scribe George Pulford,
Captain Of the Host c. Mayo, Princi-
pal Sojourner; Joseph Bloch, Royal
Arch Captain E. T. Lewis, SGrand
Marster Third Veil: j. w. Jackson,
Grand Master Second Veil Alpl.onse
Levy, Grand Master First Veil; G. N.
Ealer. Treasurer w. NJ. Price, Recor-
der w, NJ. Johnston, Guard.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
LOUIS DUPLEsRE LEBLANC,
notice.!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
December 21st, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in has absence the Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court, at OpeIousas, La, ON February lst
1895 viz.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
ANDRE TMONp8ON ,Br.

who made Homestead Entry No 5T85 for the
Lots Nos. / e. 5 or South West quarter Section
30 Township South Range East La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuance residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz;
Lecious Fontenot. Ozeane L. Fontenot, Zelien
Guillory, Euchariate F0ntenot. All of st. Ian
dry parish La. L. B. DARRALL,
dec 26-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26

On Monday evening last Brigadier-
General John r. parkersoD end Major
Pat. Gagnet, mastering officer, arrived
at this place for the purpose of muster
ing into the State service the military
company just organized here, u mem-
bersbip Of forty seven having been OBJ
tanned The company was duly mus
tered in aud requisition for arms for
warded to the State government the
next morning. The following officers
were elected to serve for term Of
four years
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
pH0NRPaON.
NOTICE
LAND OFFICE, at New orleans La.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
December 21st 1886. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
HI med settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or IN his absence the Clerk of the District
Court at opelonsas La, ON February LIST 1886,
St. Landry democrat., 1885-12-26
Tuesday necemhn

TUESDAY, December Is, 1885.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present:
Messrs. Albert Guidry, President; A. Perro-
din, E. DubuissOn. s. W. w. Taylor, Sam Haas,
L. Young, T. G. Chachere and E. Clark.
Messrs: I. Fisher, Jacob Plonsky and Joseph
Dubourdieu, We're appointed committee to
srl the contract to keep the draw bridge over
Bayou COurtableau, known as the Waxia
bridge for the space of three 81 years-the
contractor to furnish bond for the faithful per-
Torrance of his duties.
Mr.. YOung-I objected to the appointment Of
that committee because that ward has already
received more than its share of appropriations
TAX COLLECTORS STATEMENT
For Parish Taxes and Licenses Collected dur
ing the month of November, 1886:
Parish Back Taxes Observation-Disclosures 97 10
:. Current Taxes, 1885 ..-..-.--....... 3305 so
:. Criminal Taxes, 1885. .... 293 so
Parish Licenses, 1885. .-...-..--. 90 90
$3ol5 80
Less Taxes Refunded ...--..-..-.$ 80
oGO commission. .~..-..-.. 200 81 206 II
Not 1Yn MO yssE S2cna IN
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

A JAPANESE DEsrIsT.-Tho Jap
anesc dentist does not brighten his
patient with an array of steel in-
strnmcnts. All of his operations
in tooth drawing are performed by
tie thumb aud forelinger OF one
hand. The skin necessary to do
this is only acquired after long
practice. bnt once it il obtained
tho operator is able to extract a
half dozen teeth in about thirty
seconds. without once removing
his fingers from the patients mouth.
The dentists education commences
with the pulling ont OF pegs which
have been pressed into soft wood
it ends with the drawing Of hard
pegs which have been driven into
an oak plank with a ma!let. A
writer in tie Union Metlicale says
that no human jaw can resist the
delicate but powerful manipulation
Of the Japanese dentist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

TIE Fool killer IN CHINA
The famous Chinese sovereign, IT,
Pot. constructed a bridge in the
snvirons OF Pekin. and ordained
that it should be reserved for the
exclusive ase Of passengers WHO, by
way OF toll, should cast a number
Of taels into the stream beneath.
It was no bcttcr or more convent
ent than any one OF the other hun.
dred and odd bridges Of Pekin.
but many rich mandarins. from
sheer love OF ostentat;cn. did not
fail to rise it and pay toll to the
river. Their names were carefully
noted by an obsequious attendant,
aud at the end of month their cs-
tales were coniscated. in accord
ance with the precept of Confu-
cins: "He who makes a foolish use
Of his fortune is not worthy to pos.
sess It,"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Tho following items will DO in
clnded in the inaugural supper oil
President Cleveland. on the 4th oi
March next: 1000 quarts Of ice
cream. 500 quarts OF water ices,
$50 boned turkeys. 1000 pounds oil
lobster. 5000 picked oysters. 5000
clans. 6 large salmon. 6 large
striped bass. 200 roast Turkeys, l5Q
tongues. 500 boiled turkeys, loo
hams. 1G sets roast beef. so pate dc
foie gras. 100 quarts of consomme
soup, so dozen lunches Of celery,
so dozen heads OF lettuce. 2 barrels
OF chicken salad. COCO rolls, $50
loaves of bread aud 1000 pounds oil
cake. Tic above spread will do
very well. 90 fur AS it goes. but un-
'ess there is a quantity Of other ar
t:cles. which they forgot to men-
ton, We think it will be rather "Lry
eatin'."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

PREslDESr CLEVELAND AND tn u
SADDLE or Murrox.-Geo. Abrams,
= Louisville butcher, who recently
sent saddle Of mutton 10 Presi-
dsnt-eleci Cleveland. has received
an autograph letter. in which Mr..
Cleveland says:
Il am glad to learn tin. your
kind feelings toward me, AMI your
pleasure consequent upon Demo
cratic victory. prompted you 10
tender me a saddle of your famous
mutton. I don't want 10 appear
small in matters Of this kind, but /
have i very great aversion to the
receipt Of gifts: aud I have made
up my mind to ask you TO allow me
to take tie will for The deed, aud
TO regard yon MS just AS good a
friend aud brother Den~,crat NJ
though you had presented mo with
. whole carcass.
GRDvEn CLEVELAND"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
ABOUT TAXES.

Hon. O. 3. Steele. State Auditor.
has issued circular to tax collec-
tors throughout the State. from
which We extract the following:
All unpaid i.xes of 1882 and snb
segment years hear interest Mt the
rate of per cent. per mouth from
Dec. 3 of tie year in which they
are collectible.
Iseuts and revenues of all prop
erty sold to the State for non.pny-
ment of taxes belong to the State,
and the tax collector who. by vir-
the Of his Office. has charge Of all
sncl, property. should collect sncll
rents AMI revenues, and pay the
Same into tho State treasury.
Property sold to the State fl,
unpaid taxes should not ba sold
again for the taxes assessed upon
said property Subsequent to the
sale to the State. II redeemed. the
person re,ieeming shall pay all tax
es assessed npon said property
subsequent to the tax sale.
Collectors should give the names
Of the iclinqnents who have paid
back taxes. and the year for which
they have paid, 81 that tho proper
entries may be made Oh tho delin-
qncnt rolls on file III This Office.
Whenever any property IS con-
cealeI or disposed Of before the
day Of sale. collectors are author
lied to seize anil sell any othe,
property belonging to the tax debt.
Or To collect the tax due by him; to
seize and sell any gathered o,
growing crops. or shares therein,
and to proceed in the courts. with
cut n deposit of costs. to procure n
sarnisl,mcnt Of any sslnry. compen-
sa:ion. or Of any obligation due the
tax debtor. whenever Eucl, seizure
or garnishnent is necessary to col
lect the taxes.
1t is not imperative OH collectors
to advertise for sale the immovable
property Of delinquents immediate
ly after the expirn,ioE Of the TWEEN
y days ::otice required by law. 1t
may be to the interest of the State
that such sales he not made until
April or before the LIST of May
Collectors SHOULD furnish tliia
Office with \ copy of tie newspaper
containing The advertisement Of
property 10 DO sold tor umpait.
taxes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
Estray Notice.,I

Estrayed before me. the undersig ned.
Justice Of the Peace Of the Third Ward.
of the parish of st. Tammany. La. by
Frank Sharp. also a resident Of said
ward. an OK, of the following dsscrip-
ton:
4 rod steer. with white spot in flank.
marked swallJw-sork in one ear. and
hole in the other. About Eve years
old. Appraised at thirty dollars. Ii not
claimed within thirty days from the
date hereof, lie will he sold at rub'io
auction. to satisfy claims and charges.
II. +. TERRELL. ]. r..
Third Ward, Parish ofSt. Tammany, La.
CovinstoE. Feb. II. 1855.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

TExPER,xcE DAYS AT 1Hs EXPO.
slrloN.-AIarcll IL and Is have
been set apart by the Managers Of
the Exposition for Temperance
Meetings in Music Hall. under the
auspices of The Nationa! Temper
ance Society. headquarters IS Reed
slrsat. New York. one of the most
powerful aud active temperance or
:,aniz cations in the worl.i. and one
that is truly national and Christian
in its aims aud spirit. The meet
inse will DO addressed Ivy Rev. ID.
L. L. Cnyler. Geo. W. Balm, Esq,
Gen e. d. Fish. Rev. e. II. Mead,
j. N. Stearns. Secretary Of the So
ciety.. and other able speakers
Meetings will also he held ut night
in churches in the city (wl,ite and
colored) for week or ten days,
beginning on the ll,h. The CO.
operation Of AL temperance orgnni-
cations. Christians, and all friends
Of temperance. in all parts of tho
South. is earnestly desired. It is
hoped that friends OF temperance
all over the country will srrangs to
como i'll delegations and remain II,
least ten days. The following
Monday. March Is. has bern Sc,
apart rs the Louisiana Temperance
Day Mt the Exposition, and aLle
speakers vii! DO secured. II prnp.
er interest is shown by temperance
men and women. these meetings
can he made tEe best and most H.
spring ever held in the South.