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St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
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l.. A. SANDOZ,
II. E. ESTORGES


On motion of Mr.. Estorge,
Resolved, That the sum OF One Hundred
Dollars. be and is hereby appropriated to pay
the current expenses of Steam Fire Co. No. /,
for the year ending May list, 1855.
On moti0n-Of Mr.. Lastrapes,
Resolved That there be a committee OF three
appointed to examine the right OF way from
Estorge Street, running east. The following
committeeW was appointed: Messrs. Lastrapes,
Pefferkorn and Alfred Perry.
On motion of Mr.. Green,
Resolved, That the holders of warrants or
other evidence of Indebtedness OF the town,
previous to the present administration, be and
are hereby requested to register the same with
the Clerk of the Board, within thirty days OF
this publication, in order that proper measures
may be taken to meet the same.
The following claims We're approved
NJ. p. Young & Co. medicines ....s19 go
D.RoOs, spades and shoVels.----. 35
A. Simon, justice peace fees.-.--. 10
VIM NJ. Johnston, hauling dead
ANIMALS. ---.....-. 81
On motion the Board adjourned.
G. II. THOMPSON,
Attest: President
C. MAYO, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
NO SURPRISE :!
THE GOVERNMENT ENDORSES
The American Agriculturist,

(F,rom the Tenth Census, vol. 8, just publishedJ
FWVHE AaIERTCAN AGRTG ULTURIST is ,es-
a pecially worthy of mention, because OF the
remarkable success that has attended the
unique and untiring efforts of its "roprietors
to increase and extend its circulation. Its con-
tents arc duplicated every month for u German
edition which also circulates widely
This tribute is q pleasing incident IN the
marvellous nearly
Half a Century
Career of this recognized leading agricultural
journal of the world.
WHAT III rs TODAY.
six mouths ago the American Agrculturist
entered upon a new career of prosperity
and to-day it is far superior to any similar pc
liodical ever produced in this or any otnef
contry. Richer III editorial strength; rlcheF
in engravings; printed on finer paper, ana
presenting in every issue 100 columns OF origl,
nal reading matter from the ablest writers ana
nearly 100 Illustrations. DR.. George IhufDef,
for nearly quarter of a century the editor-li-
chief of the American Agricultur1st. Joseph
Harris, Byron D. Halsted, Col. NJ. G. Weld, ana
Andrew S. Fuller. the other long time editors,
together with the other writer's who nave
made the American Agriculturist what II IS TO-
day, arc still at fhefr posts.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03

Provided that if any distilled, spiritnOus, vi
nous malt or any kind of mixed liquors be sold
in connection with the business of retail mer-
chant or grocer, in quantities OF not less than
one pint, the license for such combined bust
ness, shall be double the foregoing; if any OF
the above mentioned liquors are
sold i'll less quantities than one pint in connec-
grocer, the license shall be four times the above
amount OF said combined business, pr0tided no
license shall issue to sell liquor in less uuanti-
less than $50.
SEC. 4. Be it further ardained, that for each
and every circus, nlenagerie or other trav eling
show, exhibition or performance, the licenses
shall be based ON the number of attaches,
whether proprietors, performers, Or employees
as follows, viz:
When the number of said persons, an annual
license of $3.50 shall be charged,
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03

all drumIners selling by sample or otherwise,
an annual license of SO 90 shall be levied; and
all street hawkers, or vendors of jewelry, sta
otherwise, hall pay a license of five dollars per
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
The RISE AM. FALL OF JUDGES

THE Rise AND FALL OF JUDGES.
Judge William Carter, of Sheboy-
gan, Mich, and Judge Caswell
Marks, of Selma, Ala, were both
natives of Lexington, Ky. In boy
hood they had janmed the same
cats head into the same milk pitch
er, stolen peaches from the same
tree, got trounced by the same
farmers, and were otherwise envi-
ously intimate friends, afterward
chums at college, and then errand
boys in the same office. Later in
life they parted, and rose to sublime
honors in their separate places.
Last January they met for the first
time since their parting in Licking
ton, and brewed convivial bowl in
honor Of the event. About mid
night, full of affection and enthu-
siasm, they retired in the same bed.
1t was a huge affair, standing in the
middle of the room, and capable Of
being drawn up by ropes to the
ceiling while the room was being
cleaned. It was very cold night,
and they placed their clothing on
the foot of the bed. Just after they
fell asleep four friends entered soft
ly, drew the bed by the ropes nearly
to the ceiling, and left them thus
suspended about ten feet from the
floor. They then locked the door
on the outside and retired.
At3 a. M, Judge Carter woke
with that species OF thirst which
usually comes after Kentucky punch
and technically known as shot cop
pers.' Leaping out of bed to get
the ice pitcher he went Whirling
down ten feet, aligbting with soul
stirring thump on all tours.
There was long and painful
pause. Then he peered upward
through the darkness and called:
"Caswell!"
No reply.
30, Caswell T.
feeble cries.
'sCuzi''
"Eh PUN ?-what?'' The Judge
was awakening.
II have fallen through a trap
yelled the now frightened Judge ;
"get up and light a candle. "
Where are you?'' queried Judge
Garter sleepily, framing his opinion
that his honorable brother was
drunk.
Down here. Fell through a
trap. Don't get on my side Of the
bed
'All right" And Judge Marks
springing out on his own side, turn
ed three somersaults and landed on
the small of his back. Both were
now convinced they had fallen into
den OF thieves, and were possibly
to be murdered. The jokers had
closed the heavy wooden shutters
SO no light could enter and removed
all the furniture. Che judges crop
ed around on hands and knees,
nearly frozen to death, and only at
day-break discovered the bed,
climbed into it and got warm enough
to talk the thing over.
There were recently two temper
ence societies started under glorious
auspices. The headquarters Of one
is at Selma, the other at Sheboy-
gan.-Life.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03

command for several years passed, TO secure TO
the town of Opelousas, suitable fire protection,
and
whereas, nearly two years ago, we secured
one of the best and most approved steam fire
engines to be had, for the use of the town, and
Whereas, our resources have been heavily
taxed to meet the several payments on same,
as we'll as the current expenses incident on
running the engine and maintaining the appa-
ratus in good order, and
Whereas, The Board of Police of this town,
under whose jurisdictian the maintenance of
an efficient Fire Department properly belongs,
have never been called upon to come to cur as
sistance, therefore be it
Resolved, That we respectfully, but urgently
petition the Board of Police to make suitable
appropriation for the proper maintenance of
the fire department aud especially to assist us
in our efforts by paying our current expenses,
such as engineers and firelnen's services, coal,
fuel, oil, etc.
Resolved, That as the request does not con-
template that the town should be asked to pay
anything on the purchase price of the engine
and apparatus, but simply the necessary OK
pense of maintaining the same in efficient
working order and condition, and as the gem
tlemen now constituting our Board are pledged
to the friendly support Of the fire department
we respectfully pray that this request have
their immediate and favorable consideration.
r. M. LITTELL,l
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03

license of $3.50 shall be charged,
When number is over 30 q license OF $50

SEC 5. Be it further ordained, etc, That for
each and every business of restaurant, oyster
house, confectionery, bar-roOm, cabaret, coffee
house, cafe, beer-saloon, ice cream-salOOn, iq-
uor-exchange, drinking saloon, grog shop, or
other place where anything to be drunk or
eaten on tho premises is sold directly, the Ii
cense shall be based on the annual g10ss re-
ceipts of said business, as follows, viz:
When receipts exceed $4,000 u license of $175
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.


-:O:--
EENEHES HN9TRT UEKdSN will resume du-
ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ NJ. Hayes
and Mrs. NJ A. Davis, with competent assist,
ants. The scolastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months 2 so
Music with use of piano &c s. 6 90
Boarding. intending washing, lights
and fuel, per month. .--....--...... 16 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. 10 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure OF
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode OF instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits OF
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man
ners. health and morals of their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless In case OF
protracted illness. The location of this town is
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
denar+,uent is under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
july 28- Principal.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
EAST WAsHtNGroN.

Nor pvpptsr,,.,.,,, N,r,t,oost ,,,5 rs,st
Washington comprise n very large norton
of our territorv. and there arc hundreds
and thousands of tho very best citizens
who reside in these sections of the citv. In
making up tho General Committee of Fifty
on the Inauguration, East Washington
was entirely ignored, and in making tho
subcommittces, consisting Of over 500 men,
small mite ofa bone in the shape of 10
members of these subcommittees was
thrown to us, There is very general COM
plaint on account of this treatment.
merchant, who has always been foremost in
givipg both his time and money toward
iurtherlng the cause oil public demonstra-
tions, stated to CRITIC reporter to-day
tbst ne would not under the conditions con-
tribute cent toward the Inauguration, be-
cause East washington had been shaoOily
treated
ADRUNREN GIRL.-While patrOlling his
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
The boundary Sewer.

Thomas McCann, the contractor for
building the Boundary street sewer, has
complained to the Commissioners of an-
noysnces and delays on his part which
are caused by some of his workmen filing
protests and claims with the auditor.
Captain Greene, OF the Engineers Office,
N makes the following Endorsement on the
paper:
'rhe contract requires the contractor to pay
his men punctually In cash, and whenever re-
quired TO furnish satisfactory evidence that
he has paid for the labor and materials used
In his work. Under this provision a consld.
against the contractor, and his payments have
been delayed pending the production OF the
evidence, as required by his contract What
the contract requires Is evidence OF actual
payment, not evidence OF ability to pay, as
herein offered. So long as these claims are
prtsented they must of course be investigated.
III The contractor is sensitive and annoyed
the remedy lies In his own hands, VIZ, to have
exact agreements with his employees 20 pay
promptly and avoid disputes, The idea that
claims against him cannot be Investigated ls
untenable."
Major Lydecker also makes the following
indoIse
"Disputes In relation TO such claims cannot
fail to cause embarrassments, not only 20 the
contractor, but 10 the commissioners, and II Is
believed that they could he entirely avoided
n the contractor would make It point to give
ara take proper receipts, so that written evil
dence might take the place OF contradictory
verbal statements by the opposing parties In
interest,""
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

The Siengerbund Carnival. at Abuers
Hall last evening proved to be one of the
merritst assemblages Of the long series Of
enjoy able entertainments by this organi2a.
tiOn.
Last evenings session was known as the
fool congress, and all the participants wore
fools caps. Among those present were:
r Misses Sophie Dleterlch, Minnie and Katie
Ebetly, Pauline Fischer, Ella Martin, Auule
Dieierich, Gussie Burgman, the Misses Karr,
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hood, Miss Meske, Of
Richmond; the Misses Doncn, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
A, Didden, Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Fischer Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Rupert, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Robert Portner, Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Vogt,
MIR. and Miss Buxman, Mr. and Mrs. Chris.
Nander, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Knoop, Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Wolf, Mr. Edward DroOp, Messrs.
Harry Burrill, John sims, Ernest Main aud
Ohris Abner, Misses Louisa and Amelia
Heider, Miss Morganstein, OF Richmond; Mr..
and Mrs, W. II. Spelsh0use, DR.. II. A. Sell
hRusen, Representative Breitung, Mr., Mrs.
aud MISS Brands, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franc,
Mr.. and Mrs, Chris, Heurich, Mr.. Burbeck, Mr..
and MrssEl2el, Mr. aud Mrs. Schmedtie, Mr..
and Mrs. Mattern, Mrs. Rubsam, Messrs. Ell.
ward Snyder and Fred Grimm, Misses Annie
and Cora Lutz and Mr. q. l., wild.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
Canada as IA winter Resort.

From an illustrated article by w. George
Beers, in the February Century" we
quote the following How shall i hope
to describe what has been done to mako
Canada as winter resort better known to
all the world? The first snowfall is an in
toxicant. Boys go snOw-mad Montreal
has temporary insanity. The houses are
prepared for the visit Of King North Wind
and Canadians are the only people in the
woTld who know how to keep warm out
doors as well as indoors. The streets are gay
with life and laughter and everybody
seems determined to make the most of the
great carnival. Business goes to the dogs.
There is mighty march of tourists and
townspeople crunching over the crisp snow,
and constant jingle Of sleigh bells If
you 20 to any of the tObOggan slides, you
will witness sight that turils the on
locker as well as the tOboggauist. The
natural hills were formerly the only re-
sort but some one introduced the Russian
idea Of erecting aNhigh wooden structure,
up one side Of which You drag your to-
boggan, and down the other side of which
you fly like rocket. These artificial slides
are the most popular, as they are castor of
ascent, and can DC made so as to avoid cd-
h0ts, or bumps.
within the last few years score of reg
ular toboggan clubs have been organized.
Everybody has gone crazy on the subject
and men, women and children reyel in tho
dashing flight. The hills are lit by torches
stuck in the snow on each side of the
track, and huge bonfres arc kept burning,
around which gather picturesque grouns.
Perhaps ofall sports of the carnival this Is
the most. generally enjoyed by visitors.
Some OF the slides are very steep aud look
dangerous, and the sensation of rushing
down tho hill on a thin strip of Eastwood
is one never to be forgotten.
How did you like IT, asked Canad.
ian girl ofan American visitor, whom she
had steered down the steepest slide.
'Oh wouldn't have missed IL for a
hundred dollarsn
You'll try IT again, won't you?
Not for thousand dOl!arsv "
nrereoata. cnt rntes Eipnrna,, ~. 0.,a y,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

npArtt ar Nm ntaNrN NJ. Ian,os
Dienev nm oId resident of sou.h WasbinS'
ton di,d of bomorrbnoo or Me ros;danns
No Sno Metz n,,o,ra ,%;s o ,,,orrjn,' at .
o;clock Mr. Diencv rotired at an oarlv
bonr last niobt in onrarentIv eood bcaitL
lie yDas taken with n m or roughing which
bronoht an I,omorrhoeo an5 ba djeS hoforo
me6icoi aid yoae reaShod iTba Coronor
viewcS tho bodv hi, ynorning and gave n
certi6cate of death from natural causes
Co. T,,,,,,ys TLa oooI 5ooIo., l.,
co,tt' 80 Iuoahi, ihiEN voS. ueaieis iI
comnoto np Ioto aI ,Io "stU
IN Ptln,a v, iN'" "t .'.o "'i''o,i ~ , iouso vi
t tho noc1unna, I ii Nis''" ". ,'r r", t,'eves on
Ino h ooai , p,des ~ nun ''S,i,o',tph yarus'
S,,itb iaee 70 5,sG :, ~. w.
,ubnrf A. S;, ',, az ,so, 'M Sa,,o
heen anioyingo a h.r,,yt nm n;s c,oIni,a cor
a month. Tie ease v,,,s ,ss,,ned to ON.
cers Williams and N,rl.s ,rhn eince Satnr.
dov have arrested l,ur or tb, thieves ali of
whom were about leaving Mr. Smithis ward
with bags filled with coal The officers are
determined TO ston this thievinp. and the
thieves will have n hard time In evadino
them. Last Saturday night Mr.. Houck, a
clerk at Marlow,s coal dennt. corner of
Delaware and Virginia avennes shot attwo
of the thieves. who drooped their baas and
escaped.
Az E>,oy,,,p p,nr,, o,o ot a.,
most niesssnt and and thoroncbIy on;nvohio ido
narties in tbis sention ,vos th,t oy"o,. 49, at
tSe residencc of Mrs WorrIson NJ sSS
Ninth .t,oot ost o,,an;n1 In bono,. of ~
1stb h;rtbdSy Of Nr Al Iarsh ~ har hrn.ha. va.
Wnsic ana dSncing was tho orJer of rho
ovenino tbough nn',nbor C,nnS ,,inos,ro Uro
in social oames a we'll. .aIis5 tahIo F,,r'
nisbed ag6oS thiras, fnr the na~ty o' and
there wos notbins iacl, inc 70 rnaGa y nn-
casjon ynos, n,,;o1ahia pno " Tho eVn ~,
kent nm nntiI the wSe sn,a hour tbis mT'
ing mona tSoso "e' nrosent nS so',o ym'9 ~ tho
names Tecalied were Misses Annie CarroII
I iD,;o Wb;,iuo Io,t;a Taioi H. pno.'
Sadie Sammons Edith Leesnitzer, Minnie
Bates, Della Leport, Lena Brill. Ella Bos.
ton and Miss I.odger.
DEATH OF Mrs WrsER.-Mrs. Tuo,lIa
wesor r,otbor ~ M, Idmo,.d WosaS tho
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

Swifps Specific cured me of rheumatism
three months ago, after my physicians had
exhausted their remedies without giving re-
lief. C.P. GOODYEAR,
Attorney-at.Law Brunswick, Ga.
have been afficted with rheumatism nearly
forty years, and n few bottles OF Swifts Spe-
cinc cured me. II is a God to the suffer
ing, J, b. WALLER, Thomson, Ga.
have been entirely relieved OF severe rhou.
matiem In my right arm by the use OF Swifts
Specific, and passed through last winter with
out relapse. SIDNEY HERBERr,
Ed. SO. Oultivator, Atlanta, Ga.
TWENTY YEARS,--I had been sufferer
from rheumatism twenty years; was reduced
10 a skeleton; could hardly get about, even on
crutches. Swiits Specific has cured me sound
and well. MRS. EZRA MERSHoN,
Macon, Ga.
Swift's Specific has relieved mo Of rheuma-
tism, which at one time threatened TO stop my
ministerial work. REV. W. a. KIRK,
Cross Plains, Ala.
Swlft's Specific is entirely vegetable. Treat
ise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

THE attempted assassination of O'Dono-
van Rosa will set American and English
legislators, patriots, dynamiters and all
classes of people to thinking. The lesson
varies but little, whatever the clrcum-
stances may prove.
If the would-be assassin is an English
woman crazed by the belief that Rosa and
his followers contemplate the destruction Of
English buildings and citizens, the moral
is obvious. Under any other circumstances
the lesson is almost equally clear. The
Irish must not hope to right their wrongs
by imposing similar wrongs upon the peo-
pie of England. The patriot who resents
the desecration of the homes Of his native
land and the oppression of his people should
not endaDger the homes and terrorize the
inhabitants of another nation.
The Englishman, as private individual,
is not responsible for Ireland's oppression,
and should not suffer the wrath of Irish
avengers. The English people must 1e-
gard the dynamiter and the conspirator,
whether in England or America, In very
much the same light as the Irish patriot re-
CARDS his tyrannical oppressors.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
Tuesday, February 8, 1885.
To-NioHr,s ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND OrEnA.HousE.- Mr.. Henry Irving,
Miss Ellen Terry and company In "rho Nor
cnhnt Of Nonlce," Matinee Saturday.
Fopps OPERA .HousE..- Carrie Swain In
"Little Joker" Matinees Wednesday aud
Saturday,
NATIONAL THEArRE, Fannie Davenport In
"fedOra." Matinee saturday.
HERZoGs MUsEUM.-Jennie Calef In "Llttle
Munets." Matnees daily.
THEATRE CoM1QUE..-Britlsh Burlesque and
Specially Company. Matinees Thursday and
Saturday,
DIME MusEtM.--.J. II. Keano In "Mrs.!pdr
ington," MAtlnees daily.
MASONIC TEMPLE Mesmeric exhibition by
prnfcasOr CArnenter.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
Dime Museum.

Mrs. partiDgtoD," q genuine New England
home picture, founded on the mythical career
and mirth.provoklng conversation OF that old
lady, the pranks OF her SOD, Ike, and the mis-
haps OF her acquaintances which are familiar
TO every one, was very well rendered. Mr.. j..
by the volubillty OF his tongue and the man
ner IN which he got the "big" words mixed;
lie was portrayed by Mlss Minnie Keane IN
manner that speaks Well for one so young,
and who bids fair 10 make a mark on the dra-
matte stage; C!dta HaStiAgs, George Keays,
and S0ldh Minnie Kissell, were both good, as
we've also the balance or the cast, Messrs, John
POMer. NJ. s. N,krlan md o.. IL. Elmn.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

Ir Is said that the Civil-servlce Com
mission will strongly recommend that
naval cadetships shall be acquired by
CiYil-Service examinations instead of
through Congressional selection. There is
popular impression that relationship or
acquaintanceshp with a legislator is not
the highest possible qualification of an em-
bryo naval hero. 1t is possible that among
dozen applicants in district the one
who could pass the best examination might
prove more worthy Of the appointment
than the one who could bring the most
pressure to bear upon the NJ. G.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

IT is in order for somo Of our Irish
American patriots to demand legislative
action by England to prevent dangerous
women and conspirators from coming to
this country in pursuit of our citizens.
Doubtless Mr.. Riddlebergcr believes that
O'Donovan Rosa has right to- the pro-
lection by international law from an Eng
lish avenger that he denies to the women
and children of London from the possibly
fanatical crime of an American dynamiter.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03
nenlh or q. M. Innes.

Charles W, Jones, woll-known Wash
ipgton printer, died suddenly about 8
O'Clock last night, at his residence, No. 800
Sixth street southeast. Mr.. Jones served
his apprenticeship with Mr. Polkmhorn,
and was foreman Of the Chf0aicle job room
for a number Of years, For tho past six or
seven years he has been employed on the
Republican. His sudden death will be Il
great shock to his numerous friends.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-03

TIE extent to which brutal feelings Of
revenge and anger have been aroused in the
English mind by the dynamite outragcs is
shown by cable dispatch that the news of
Rossa's attempted assassination was the oc-
casion of popular rejoicing in London, aud
the wish was generally expressed that the
editor of the Irish World might prove the
next victim,