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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
New YORK, June 81, 1885.
Orleans.

FRIEND JACKSON:
I wrote to friend in Opelousas near
~ two weeks ago to write to me the
news Of the town and to send me q
Democrat, and to ask You to send me
your paper to Newton, Iowa. As have
heard nothing from him, write to you
direct, to forward your paper to me at
that point. | will always be glad to
hear from the old town that was for so
long time my home. | shall be going
West in few days, to spend some time
with my relatives. | have seen pretty
much all that was of interest here. /
have noticed the change since / was
here fifteen years ago; then, they were
excavating the basement for the new
POstoffice, and with the dirt, were filling
in the Park at the Battery, and building
the splendid stone pier that surrounds
the Battery. Now, there is a magnificent
Postoffice on tie corner Of the City Hall
Park ; the Park is nicely graded, smooth
walks, drinking fountains, plenty of
seats, shaded by trees, and is q very
popular place. Sitting there, you see
the rush and hear the roar of the heart
of the city, and see towering above you
new building eleven stories high.
Battery Park is also very attractive
place there you can sit and look at the
shipping as it goes on either side of you.
The elevated roads have all been built
within few years, and the great bridge
is indeed a triumph Of engineering skill.
Broadway, for the first time, has been
invaded by the street car. They COM
menced running last Monday, and the
cars appear to be so crowded that there
is no standing room left, and they run
only one minute apart. I think it is a
great improvement over the great lum-
bering Omnibuses that for SO many years
rumbled over the street. Here every
thing is life and activity, and when men
meet for business it is done with few
words and little delay. And when they
travel about by cars, boat, ferries or
bridge, everything is SO Systematically
arranged that there are no delays, and no
getting on the wrong track. And when
you visit the markets and see the guam
titles of fish, flesh and vegetables there
displayed, your wonder is, how are all
these people not to be fed, but who are
to eat and drink everything that is to he
seen. They have had very cool sun
mer so far and I have suffered so from
my cough that I have been afraid to
venture on the water routes to the
beaches and summer resorts. went to
Coney island and Manhattan beach by
railroad during the week. and there,
the sea breeze was so strong that | got
chilled and could not stay long.
Yours truly,
S. p. CLARK.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us case of Kid
ney or Liver Complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure /? We say
that they not, as thousands of cases
already permanently cured and who are
daily recommending Electric Bitters,
will prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes,
Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood,
regulate the bowels, and act directly on
the diseased parts. Every bottle CUR
anteed. For sale at SOC. a bottle by M.
P. Young g. CO., Druggists, Opelousas.1
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
STONES
Improved Excelsior.
FARM GATE.
Patented i'm Canada, and last Patent in United
States in 1888.

states IN 1885,
Can be opened or shut without alighting from
any vehicle and is as easily opened from the
lock as any gate. 1t is impossible for any
stock to move or get through the gate. It is so
arranged that there is no strain on either gate
or posts, Can be adapted to any gate with
little or no expense. Is simple, cheap, neat
and durable. 1t is also portable. No castings
are required ANY farmer can make it.
am selling farm rights from 50 to $40 and
furnish drawings so plain that any ordinary
workman can make them as cheap as any
other good farm gate. You can buy parish
right from 500 to $50 and am convinced
from actual experience in this parish, that it
would pay you to buy parish right, and even
il you do not wish to work yourself, you could
get some young man for Is per Ger cent. to
it off by farm rights which would certaily pay
you at least one thousand dollars in short
Nine and still you have the right for more than
fifteen years.
have bought this parish right, and know it
to be good paying business.
Agents wanted in every parish Fer infor-
nation address M. r. FISHER,
General State Agent,
july Aim OpelOusas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

A gentleman writing to Hon. T. j.
Bird, State Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, states that some of the cotton in
the vicinity of Arnaudville, St. Landry
parish, has been attacked by singular
disease such as he has never seen to any
extent until the present year The first
sign Of the appearance of the disease is
shrived leaves, next the death of the
stalk. Shoots from the roots, will, how
ever put out.again, but die out in the
same manner. On splitting the stalk a
black streak is visible all along the
heart. Some persons have attributed
this to the work of some minute insect.
The same correspondent gives an ac-
count of throat disease that attacked
the hogs there last year and destroyed
fully rs per cent. of that kind of stock.
He states that none of his neighbors
knew anything about this disease, and
in only one case was remedy found
which gave any relief to the suffering
animals. In the instance alluded to,
the correspondent states that this fatal
malady appeared again this year, and
that a Mr.. Clay used coal oil freely
and succeeded in checking the prog
Ress Of the Observation-Disclosures
cate.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

PERsoNAL.-We were pleased to see
on our streets this week, Senator T. S.
Fontenot, of Chataignier.
We received call on Wednesday
last, from Judge VIM. Hall, associate
editor of the Markaville Review. He
is here attending the Supreme Court.
We had the pleasure of call on
Tuesday last, from DR.. B. E. Clark Of
PlaQuemine Brulee.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

Last Friday evening, as the train,
which was due here at 5 o'clock, left
Lafayette, one Of the brakesmen, Mr.
George Leer, while attempting to board
it fell and had both his feet run over by
a part of the train. The accident was
not discovered until the train had gone
some distance. He was picked up by
employees of the road and cared for,
and was brought to his home at Wash
ington that night on special train
One foot was so badly mangled as to
render amputation necessary. but an
attempt was made to save the other,
and we learn since that the toes on it
had to be cut of. He is doing as well
as could be expected under the circum-
stances. This is most unfortunate
accident, and will render almost help
less, a once able bodied and energetic
young man.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

If,the st. Landry Democrat were not
such an invariably reliable newspaper,
it would be open to impntation that it's
a0ealseditor saw double when he pen
ned the following paragraph: 1--WE
saw this week negro female child re-
Gently born in this neighborhood, that
had two perfectly formed heads and
necks, and was of full size. No physi-
clan was present and it was evidently
choked to death in delivery. It had a
double back bone as far as the hip-joint,
and wedge shaped bone between them
just below where the necks unite !; also
double heart and two st0machs that
united or communicated at the lower
part' Dime museum managers IN
search of freaks" ought to take trip
to Opelousas, during their summer va
catiOn.-St. Bernard Eagle,
Were it not for the fact that our
confrere Of the Eagle is so invariably
truthful, we would start a dime muse
nm and employ him as manager
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

Use Wallior's Section Lock Screw
Coupling Lightning Rod, the best and
most durable in use. Price per section
25cts per foot. Also the Silver Cable
Rod, price per foot 35cts. No extra
charges for points, on either rods. Rods
sold on easy terms. Orders left at A.
B. Chachere's Opelousas, La, viii re-
ceiye prompt attention. Address J. NJ.
Wallior s. Co., Jeannerette, La. I'm
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
g HEREFF'S SALE.
j. MEYERS & Co, VS.. ZENoN PIERRE
AUGUSTA.
No. 1890.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

By virtue of an order of seizure an sale issued
ont Of the Hon District Court in and for the
parish of ST. Landry in the above entitled and
numbered case, will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder
at the principal front door of the
Courthouse in the town of OpelOusas on SATUR-
DAY, the list day of August, 1885, at II
o'clock A. NJ, the following described property,
tO-Wit:
1st A certain plantation in Plaisance near
the Big Woods in st. Landry parish, with all
the buildings and improvements thereon, con-
tanning one hundred and twelve acres bounded
north by lands formerly belonging to Louis
Prud'homme and now to Eugene Until and
more fully designated by corner post running
west to east south by lands of Mrs. H. Tyler
and d. Ledoux, west by lands belonging to
A. & L. Dupre, and east by lands formerly be-
longing to Mrs. VIM. B. Lewis now to d. 1e-
douX, being same property purchased from
suceessional sale Cd Cydalise Ledoux, goth De-
3. No. 2, page 1856, 1876 and 1877.
I'd. 4 tract of wood land situated in same
quarter containing thirty.fonr acres more or
land, south by lands belonging to Thomas
Cook, Eugene Until and Homer Bertrand. west
by lands belonging to Mrs. Theodore Richard
and east by lands belonging to Lastie Dupre
recorded in Alienation Book No 3 page 135,
1856 and 1877. To pay and satisfy the sum of
Three Hundred Dollars.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash,
G. C. DUsON,
Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry.
lima o7-5t y"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

From an article in the Southern Gull
tivator and Dixie Farmer, we quote {:
The value of the milk and butter alone
annually produced in this country ex-
ceeds that of the capital of the national
banks, and is greater than the value of
the crops of wheat, or the products of
the iron interests; and yet dairying is
only in its infancy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the District
Court in and for the parish Of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder on premises in the parishes
st. Landry, on WEDNESDAY, July 29th.
1885, by the undersigned, administrator
or any duly. qualified apetioneer, the follow
of Pierre Richard, deceased, to-Wit:
A certain tract of prairie land situated at
Bellevue in this parish of st. Landry La. !,
known as heirs of Pierre Richard tract of land
measuring four hundred arpents more or less.
being section 60 T S r E and section "A I
S r Z, extending i'll both townships, to be
sold in lots of forty arpents each, as per Plat
to be exhibited on day of sale. Survey to be
made by LcOnce E. Littell, Surveyor, at eX-
pense of purchasers.
Terms and conditions-One fourth az of pur-
chase price to be paid cash and balance "a
payable twelve months from day of sale, pur
chasers to furnish their notes. made payable to
the administrator, bearing eight per cent. per
annum interest from date of sale till paid.
Vendors privilege and special mortgage re-
tanned in favor Of said estate on land sold, I'M
til payment of principal and interest. Sale to
be made by the administrator or any duly
qualified aucti0ner,
EUGENE RICHARD,
june 27-5t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

Capt. E. A. Carmouche, formerly a
representative of this parish in the State
legislature, and recently planter near
Shreveport, died suddenly, on the 9Th
inst, at Little Rock, Ark. He was a
gallant soldier in the Confederate army,
and leaves a large family and many
friends to mourn his sudden death.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

Miss Emma Munzesheimer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Munzesheimer, who
formerly resided here, but are now resi-
dents of Dallas, Texas, will be married
ON July goth, to Mr.. Leopold Hirsch of
that place.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

We acknowledge receipt of compli-
mentary ticket from B. w. Mccullough,
Gent P. & T. A., of the Missouri Pacific
Ry, at the request of the La. Press As
ISOLATION, to attend its meeting, which
took place on the Sth inst, at Shreve-
port.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

We publish an interesting letter from
our old friend and former townsman,
Mr.. S. P. Clark.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
500 REwAR

I will pay 500 to any person who will let me
know who cut the wire fencing of Mr.. Eugene
Hockaday of Prairie Hayes, in this parish in
June last. G. c.. DUSON,
july AT Sheriff.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

The Police Jury has been in session
the greater part of this week, as a
Board of Reviewers, reviewing the
assessment.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
A NEW
AND
RELIABLE ENTERPRISE.

nONT BUY new stove because your old
~ one is broken, burnt or worn out. / can
replace any part of a stove that is damaged
[ have new patent, adjustable parts that will
fit any stove made. Work done cheap and on
short notice. 8. f. WHITE,
Juue Colin 0pelOusas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

BY virtue of writ Of alias tierifacias issued ont
of the District Court, i'll the above entitled suit
and to me directed, I will proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder,
at the principal front door of the
Courthouse Of said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of August
1885, at ii O'Clock A NJ. the following described
property, tO-Wit.
A tract Of land situated in Vile Plate prairie
containing fifty superficial arpents bounded
north by land formerly belonging to NoIle Pitre
now to - east by lands of H. Spencer,
sorth by land of DR.. L. Debaillion and west by
Iarti of Ernest Brignac together with all the
tUi!.l ngs and improvements thereon, one wag-
on. one buggy, one sorrel horse one black
horse and one cow (red) branded thus L. P.
Seized in the about suit.
Terms-Cash. C. C. DUSON.
July 11-6t Sheriff, st. Landry parish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

Hon. B. F. Jonas has been appointed
by the President, collector of customs
at New Orleans. The right man in the
right place.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF AMOS REED.

No 4DUZ
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
whereas, Francois Joubert, of the parish of
St. landry, administrator of the estate of
Amos Reed, has filed final tabeau 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
July I'd, 1885,
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, i'll writing, in my office in the town of
OpelOusas, within the time required by law,
why the said tableau should not be homolOga-
ted and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
july AT Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11

We call attention to the notice re-
garding the West Point Cadetship.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
1T Office OF ADMINISTRATION
ESTATES OF LOUIS MALvEAU AND
ADELE JOUBERT.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

ish has applied by her petition to be appointed
administrators of the estates of Louis Malveau
and Adele Joubert, deceased, late of the parish
of ST. Landry.
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
april 25-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
JUDICIAL ADTERTIsEGENTs.
SALE.
ESTATE OF NUMA CHACHERE, Elk Rel.
GEORGINA BOURDIER, Wld VS.. FIRE.
MONT FUSELIER, Admir-.

.. No. 4334.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
IUDTCTAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
VACANT ESTATE OF MATTHIAS McGRATH
No. 1922
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish OF St Lam
dry there viii be sold at public sale, to the last
and highest bidder, at Rayne. st. Landry, La,
ON WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 1888,
by the undersigned curator, or any
duly qualified auctiOneer, the follow
ing described property, belonging to the es-
tate of Matthias McGrath deceased. to-wit:,
certain tract or parcel of land situated in
northeast quarter IN E II dissection No. thirty
five 1857 in township No. Ten 10y south OF range
No. one ~ west Louisiana Meridian, and con-
tanning one hundred and sixty-two and $4,000
(162 $4,000 acres.
One creole horse, one saddle and bride, one
cow.
TERMs.-Cash.
W. ". DUSON,
july As Curator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
notice OF ADMINISTRATION.

Whereas, Octavie Prevot of the parish of st.
Landry has applied by her petition to be ap-
pointed Administrative of the Estates of
John PrevOt and Victoire Tessa late Of the
parish of ST. Landry,
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, in writing, in my office in the
town of OpelOusas, in ten days from the pres
ent notice. JAMES 0. CHACHERE,
july AT Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
OF ADMINISTRATION.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE
ESTATE OF LEANDRE GU1LLoRY.
No. 1865
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
whereas John Jasper Smith, of the parish of St.
pointed administrator Of the estate Of
Leandre Guillory, late of the parish of St.
Landry.
Therefore any person intending to make Op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing in my Office in the town of Opelou-
sas, in ten days from the present notice
JAMES 0. CHACHERE,
july 4-2t Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-11
SALE.
ESTATE OF PIERRE RICHARD, sR.

No. 1901.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21
The Virginia coupon bond decision has settled

The Virginia coupon bond decision has settled
aquestioH which has vexed the Old dominion
Tor years. and has been the most active political
issue between the readjusters and bourbons.
When the Virginia reminding acts were passed,
which scaled down the state debt and reduced
the interest, the interest coupons were made
receivable tor taxes. 1t was found, however,
that to receive overdue interest coupons in pay
ment of taxes would not place any ready
money in the treasury, and that there would
be no funds with which To pay current ex-
penses; so supplemental acts were brought for
ward, which compelled the coupon holders to
prove their claims in court and allow the tax
coupons and collect the taxes by execution and
sale. The decision of the II. >. Supreme Court
declares these last acts unconstitutional and
makes itmandatOry on the tax collector to re-
ceiye the coupons in payment of state taxes. This
will entail considerable inconvenience and hard
ship upon the state but it will probably advance
the price OF the bonds, and the creditors of the
state will feel that there is some probability of
their receiving payment. 1t certainly stops all
further attempts at reputation and declares
that a state must pay its just debts. If the peo-
pie Of Virginia will now unite in an earnest en-
deayoF To relieve the state from the odium
which has attached to her from these repudia.
tiOn acts, though they will be compelled to
stagger under a heavy burden for time pros
perity will finally come and exemplify the old
adage that Honesty is the best policy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

The next state election will be that of Oregon.
which will take place on the first Monday in
June. At the last election, two years ago.
Smith, the republican candidate was success
full, having plurality of ,412, and the repub-
heans have now majority on joint ballot in
the legislature of ii. In the presidential cleo
ton last fall the republican ticket led with a
plurality of =, 256. Special efforts will be made
by the democrats to carry this election, for the
legislature To he chosen will elect United
States Senator, which the last legislature failed
70 do, and they hope 10 profit by the dissen-
sions in the republican ranks. Those dissen-
sions are, IL Is asserted, being healed and, the
republicans believe they can maintain their
ascendeney. 1t will be closely fought con-
test, however, and the result will be looked for
with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

Germantown, Pa, is To have daily paper
during May. In other swords, $4,000 have
eeen raised TO start one, and that sum ought to
De sufficient to carry it through the month, in
asmuch as ii has five SUNDAYS
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WANTED--ROOMS.

WTANTED-THREE uNFuRNIsHED ROOMS,
In central LOCATION; with Board in the house.
Address P. o. Box $50, stating location and
price. aD2I-Sts
VJTANTED-To RENT 3 OR coon UNFUR-
~ nishsd or partly furnished rooms in good loca-
exchanged Address R. R. X, Star Office. apg1 ats
WANTED.,.A FURNIsHED ROOM IN THE
w Ronse with nice, hut not inquisitive people;
Star Office ap2G-3tx
"ANTED-BY MAY 1sT, FURNISHED
w Room and Board with private family for
young married couple. Address, stating terms which
must be low h. S. T., Star office. ap2O-3t*
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w some Rooms, on second floor, with board: refer
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"ANTED.ONEORT TWO ROOMS, CENTRALLY
w located for very light housekeeping, with nice
but not inquisitiye. Lartes moderate rent Address
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w Room, suitable for three gentlemen with board
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

The decision rendered by the o. s.. Supreme
Court yesterday proves that the citizens of south
Washington have some rights which the rail-
Foad company must respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

III Is extremely gratifying to know that Gen.
Grant has so far improved to be able to go
eut riding, and IL Is hoped that this improve
ment In his condition may continue. The
proposition which comes from Louisville to
celebrate his sixty-fourth birthday, which oc-
eurs next Monday, is one which should be en-
tertained throughout the country. Who will
take the initia tive steps in this his home city?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

Destinations are coming in rapidly. General
LawtOn has declined the Russian mission, MIR.
bayiiss Hanna does not care To go to Persia, as
IT would take a years salary to- transport his
family there, and Mr.. Boyd Winchester declines
the eonsuiship at Nice because the salary is
nut $l,5Oo per annum Here is chance for
more patriots who are willing to serve their
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-21

Earl Granvilie's statement in the House of
Lords to-day in reference to the o-Russian
difheuity Was most significant and a declara-
zion OF war may now be looked for at any
moment.