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St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06
OPELOySAS FEMALE INSTITUTE
OpeIousas, st. Landry Par. La.

-:O:
TEVEHa& INSTITUTION will resume fl,-
ID ties Monday, September Sd, 1883, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ NJ HAYES
and Mrs. M. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scOlastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per month $ 50
Music, with use of piano 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month ........- is 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. -..--. 10 on
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict hu+
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student must comply with fine
rules, and must prepare up to the measure of
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course or study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits IF
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 nj
pr0traeted illness. The location of this toyvr is
healthful and easy of access. The bnardino
department is under the immediate charge ri
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels. g
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
July 2S- Principal,
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06
DIED.

ST. DIzIER.-On the 22d Of May. 1885, at the
residence of its parents at New Road, PIT Cou-
pee Parish. AuGuSTTN f. ST. DIZIEE, infant sou
Of o. ST. Dizier and Julia Hurst, ut the age OF 3
years and 6 months.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow at II o'clock, a. M, and at s
o'clock .. m, by Rev. T. w. Lewis.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06

Blackb4rries are plentiful this year,
and are being sold on the streets at
2lcts per bucket.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06
Assessors ONCE, St. LANDRY,

OpeIousas, La, May 30th, 1885.
The listing Of all property, having been com
pleted. the said lists wilt be exposed i'll the
office for inspection and correction, for term
of twenty (30} days, beginning next after the
ten C0) days required for notice.
ADOLPHE LASTRAPES.
may 30-2t. Assessor
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06

Mai. Addison gave another interest
ing and Imaginable entertainment, last
Wednesday night, for the benefit Of the
Fire Company.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06
JUDGMENT, JUDGMENT.
LUCIA HOLLIER, Wife. VS.. EMILE PETER
KORN, Husband
june est.

No. 1898,
18th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH
OF ST. LANDRY
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SALE.
ESTATE OF JAMES MORGAN. sr.
No., PIP

No, pip
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
St. Landry democrat., 1885-06-06

Why do You buy molasSes
Why don't you honey eat?
TIN 90 Il good deal further.
And it's almost twice as sweet
and it only costs rs cts. a gallon. Apply
to TnOs. j. Bell, at this Office. s
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25

years" are sufficient to qualify a
virtuous man for the bench. The
legislature, composed of about
One-third lawyers, can and does
generally know, and doesgenerally
elect worthy men to the Office of
judge. Let the legislature put men
upon the bench who are. able and
willing to do the required work.
Efficiency should be- the sine qua
o Of election and reelection of
judges, and not aristocracy, pOpu-
larity, or even a war record. When
Il judge becomes incompetent to
clear the docket or do'the required
work from Indifference, protracted
disease or the Impairment of the
mental pewcrs by old age, the
Legislature can very properly, cast
ly and conscicnciously refuse to
re-clcct under the four year term
of Office, rather than resort to the
harsh and unpleasant duty of i'm
pcaching for "high crimes and mis-
demcanors," ~ venerable Judge,
elected for life or good behavior,
under the proposed plan.
NOX POPULI.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
The Lesson IL Teaches.

Now that the Ward trial is over
and he)has received a just sentence
of ten years in the State prison, it
seems proper to say q few words
regarding the responsibilities of
those who lend their names to
business transactions and share it's
profits without understanding how
such business is transacted. The
sympathy has been so great for
Gen. Grant and his family that we
are In danger of losing sight of
their moral responsibility in allow
ing their names to be used In trans
actions which they did not keep an
oversight of themselves. 1t is Just
ly claimed that the Grants did not
know Of the crooked transactions,
and no II believes they did, but
what right has a man, morally, to
lend his name to affairs where 1T
may involve others Of which he
does not have q personal oversight?
Ferdinand Ward and his associates
would never have been able fb
have brought hundreds or people,
to ruin but by the use of these.
names, Tt seems to us that the,
lesson cannot be too greatly en-
phasized that when people ALLOW
the use of their name rs d business
to inspire confidence, that they
should be held Responsible. If one
does mt know he ought to know,
becansc it isIlss business TO know.
tn N|HNHE.A1 aT|"t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
Let us Advertise the State.

Despite the reproaches that.havc
occasionally been hcapcd upon the
grand old State, South Carolina
is proud ofherSclf; and we havcy yet
to find an honest Carolinian who
is ashamed of his native State.
Whether in peace or in war, at home
or in the jungles of Africa, the name
strikes a responsive cord, and kin
dies the fires Of patriotism in the
hearts of every son.
We desire that the State . all
vertised; not for sale, but to laf the
world and the rest ofmankinu NOW
that ours is the garden spot Of crea-
ton. Although, perhaps notG0 pro-
gressive us some; nor have We
sought migration ~ diligently as
many Of the Southern States; yet
South Carolina has to-day within
her borders, advantages that cannot
be overlooked. In water powers,
she is not surpassed by Massachu-
SiiSStp' IlII SUN IL ltItlit, anu Nor
people cultured, educated and rein
ed. The only reason why she il not
the leading cotton manufacturing
State in the union, is because Of the
disastrous effect Of the a Whom
ever we u convince the capital
lists Of the north Of Il loyalty to
the union, Il regard for law, peace
and the protection of life and prop
erty, and our advantages are known
we believe it will bring a manufac-
turing boom unprecedented III the
history of the world.
The effect of this will be felt in
every a~vocation. 1t can be brought
about only by s%uppressing lawlcss-
ness, and furnishing crime, by bury
ing sectionalism, and administering
justice with an even hand to all cit
liens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
killing in Edgcfeld.
j. A. HOLMES.

A special dispatch from Trenton,
;. g., to the Chronicle says: A hor-
riblc tragedy occurred this morn
ing, about eight miles from this
place, in the Hughe settlement.
Mr.. Ed. PRESLEY and his two sons
Charles and Edward, Jr., were SOW
ing grain in a field owned by Mr..
Prcssly, which had been rented to
Robert Jones for some years.
Jones had never paid any rent for
the place and he was notified by
Mr.. Presley that he could not
have 1t any longer, whereupon Mr..
Presley and his sons proceeded to
SOW tho land as above stated.
While they were thus engaged
Robert Jones came over where
they were and commemorate QUARREL
ing with them, and deliberately
shot Charles dead. He then ran.
Ed Pressly pursued him, and on
overtaking him, Jones turned and
cut him across the stomach with a
knife disembOwcling him. Hav-
ing killed his two sons, Jones ret
turned to the old man, who is so
years old and very feeble, and could
not get out Of his way, loaded his
gun in his presence and said to
him, "Damn you, I believe 7 will
kill yOn, too" He then raised his
gun and deliberately shot the old
gentleman down. Great excitement
prevails. The Sheriff has just gone
to the scene. Old man Presley
and his sons were amngthc best cit,
izcns of the county. They were
never known to be in court or quar-
rel with anabOdy. Jones is Geor-
gian, and only came to this county
two years ago.
LATER.-Joncs came to Edgefeld
this afternoon, about 2:30 o'clock
and surrendered himself to tho
authorities. He came with his shot
gun, crying throGh the streets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
The Highest Mountain East of
the mississippi.
CHAPEL HILL,
Nov. 18th, 1885.

Editor L0Wrc0S AHrcrtiScr:-
A statement appeared in n re-
cent number Of the ADVERTISER,
to the effect That y recent measure
mont made by the u. $. Geological
Survey has shown Clingmun's
Dome, of the Smoky Mountains,
n. G., to be higher than MitchelPs
High Peak, Of ,hc Black Noun
ta.nS, y. c., and hence the highest
mountain east of the mississippi.
The report from which that state
ment was taken is not correct.
A1itchc!rs High Peak sometimes
Incorrectly called Mount MitcnelD
is still recognized as Inc highest
mountain Of I'll eastern region, as
shown by the fu!i0wing latest
measurements by The L. S. Sur
vCy:
Clingman's Dome, measured 1885,
GGl6 feet above sea level.
MitchcllS High Peak, measured
1888, G717 feet.
Mount Washington, On. H.) g.
293.
j. A. HOLMES.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
The County Court System.

is probable that the presentleg-
islature, which has just assembled,
Will be Called upon IN amend the
Trial Justice System. The people
have become dissatisfied with it's
workings and a change is desired.
AS to what that change will be, if
any is attempted, we do not know,
but we believe that the County
Court system would meet the de-
mands.
The Office Of Trial Justice is an
important one, and it frequently
happens that they are called upon
to decide difficult questions of law,
and yet from the nature of the case,
the office is often filled by incom-
petent mon.
Farmers cannot afford to neglect
their business to study law and
worry their brain over tho intri-
cate questions that arise, and cS-
pccially when they receive only u
nominal sum for their services.
If some system could be devised
in which the people have conf
dencc, and justice could be
rigidly enforced, the burdens of
the Circuit Court would be lessen
ed, and it would prove, not only
beneficial to the interest Of parties
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25
Frce,Tradc.

AS far back as. history goes, 'wc
find that in all ages, in,cvery con-
dition of life, men have been will
ling to 1acrafice their fortunes
upon the altar for their country, in
the struggles. Sof fecdom; yet
to-day we see the world in alb
Ject slavery; slaves at the mercy
OF monopolies. 1t is true, we have
advanced in civil liberty, and our
political freedom is unprecedented
in the annals Of history, but money,
capitalists and monopolies rule the
world. They regulate the wages
or the %laborer, the price of the
farmers cotton and all his produce,
and then the manufacturer asks
protection at the hands of the gov
eminent, while he fixes the price
of his goods at his own figures.
The absolute free trade idea, we
presume, has eve been seriously
advanced by anyone familiar with
the history of governments. We
must have money to run the gov
eminent, and no party could long
survive that advocates direct tax
alton for the purpose of obtaining
it.
We are opposed to monopolies of
any kind, Of all kinds, and fail to
G any sufficient reason for pla-
cling the duty on articles Imported
at a higher price than necessary,
in order to shut out competition
and raise the price of every article.
of domestic manufacture.
The question of The Tariff has
ever been a prominent issue in
national politics, NoSonow will de-
ny that as it exists to-day, the
tariff Is q heavy burden and shoula
be reformed, but to remove it en-
tirely, to II wild over freofrade,
will not do.
The word mfree" has q peculiar
fascination about It. We boast of
freedom, VIC believe in it, but when
it comes to free trade, let us not be
led astray by high-sounding words.
If the democratic party fails in the
next election, it will be caused by
q division in its w ranks upon
this very subject. A free-trade
club has been formed in this State
and it may be possible that this
will prove an opening wedge in
this division.
A problem that presents itself
for solution before we can abolish
the tariff, is, how must the money
be raised to defray the expenses of
the government? If by direct tax
alton the democratic party seeks
to raise 1t, we may expect to see
that party blotted out OF existence
forever in 1888. If the frec-traders
in this State advocate tariff for
revenue only, we will heartily en-
lorse them. Tleyidea of q high
tariff for the protection of manu-
factuycrs simply, II abominabie
Aad the Incidental protection,
Waich & Tow tariH advrds will be
inanYfaeturers q right
ITS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25

Sam Jones is going to Wash
ington City to hold q series of re-
Yival services during the session of
Congress. This is Just where Sam
should go. There is no finer mis-
sionary field in the world than the
National Capital, and the earnest
prayers of all good people will fol-
low Brother Jones in his assaults
upon Congress.--AagU$to Ersning
NeWs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-11-25

lit shows o remarkable politi-
cal change for the better when four
or five days after the election, the
Stata of Iowa remains doubtful as
between contending parties. She
used to be ono Of the most n
sided Republican States in the
Union.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28

About two years ago We suggested 70 a
number OF gentlemen the advantage 70 be
derived by stopping their patronage TO
merchant tailoring establishments end
buying at half the price our handsome
custom-made clothing.
They are thoroughly satisfied and much
pleased with the change The diner
ence thus saved they invested in Western
and Northern Texas lands These lands
are constantly advancing in price, and
these gentlemen are laying the iounda'
tions Of fortunes
Ia the larger citiesin the last few years
a great many gentlemen have been prac.
ticlng this economy, and the sales OF
nrst.class clothing In the stores have ln-
creased Immensely. There these gentle
men invest the savings In the savings
banks, but Texas land win pay five times
az much. Take for instance overcoats,
OF which we have very fine stock at low
prices. The merchant tailors don't make
them any more at all, and SO IL will soon
be with all kinds Of gentlemen's clothing.
We are offering 2000 pairs Of gents
pants, All qualities, ut very low prices.
Our $3.50 pants sold IN other stores At
$3.50; our SO 80 pants soldin other stores
az $500, aud our $500 pants sold mother
stores at $3.50 and 500, best selling
lines. THOMAS Fairly,
Advertising Editor, Chase Trading Go.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28

Au. G3i Raymond VS. Smith, ] Met. Oiy)
G5; Galbreath VS. Snider, 2S Ind, l42.
The states witnesses had been en-
ployed by certain citizens TO watch the
defendant in his conduct of his business
as a druggist, and ascertain If ne did sell
liquors. These witnesses were to be
paid, and were paid 800 TO get defend
ant to sell them whisky, so that he could
be indicted for the offense. They were
furnished with expense money for this
purpose. While the question is not de-
cidcd, no reason is perceived why these
witnesses should not be held and treated
as accomplices--thi court would hest
tate lohg before affirming a Judgment
based solely upon such questionable evil
dence. Reversed and remanded. Opinion
by Wilson, j.
Texas & Pacific Railway Company VS..
+. w. Jackson, appeal from Red River.
1t is well settled that the stipua-
ton in contract of shipment, in
relation TO notice of claim for
damages, where the contract, as in this
case, is not to beiperformcd wholly within
this state, is valid and binding, and must
be complied with by the owner of the
freight before he has right to recover
for damages.
Where the amount OF damages alleged
in the petition IN the aggregate Is within
the jurisdiction of the court, but the
items recovered for are not, the plaintiff
may have his Judgment, it not appearing
that he sought by fraud and improperly
to confer jurisdiction. Reversed and
rendered. Opinion by Wilson, j.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
GAINESVILLE.
Csokc County's Clear Title 70 a Place
IN the Front Row Made
Manifest.
Tire Jainng OF Prominent Young Mer-
chant Likely 20 Cause a Big
Suit for Damages.


Special 10 the Gazette
GAINESVILLE, TEX :, NOV. 81 The grand
Jury Of Cooke county adjourned sine die
Yesterday evening after having returned
into court hfty-two true bills. In their
report TO Judge Pincr they state that
they have diligently inquired INTO al
complaints brought before them, aud have
endeavored to present Ouly those Justly
meriting prcsentmont, that the law might
be indicated aud its offenders punished
IN closing their report, the grand Jury
speak as fOllowsi ave find the morals Of
the county good, and the law aud order
equal 70 as 81 any county IN the state,
in our Judgment. This condition Of
things, we infer, Is the result Of a rigid
and impartial eniorccmcrA Of the law by
efficient officers. We find the oAlce re-
cOris of orr several county officials IN
good shape our county IN good copdi-
tlon, aud in the hands Of efficient Of.
Gccrs." The grand Jury, before adjourn
ing, visited the county jail Ia body
thoroughly examined the same and re-
ported That It WIS kept IN a manner that
reflects credit upon the sheriff and bis
deputies. They pay % high compliment
to Judge piner, cohgratulnting the peo-
pie Of this district 'fgr having elevated
TO the bench man who Is cmincntly
qualified for the position
Considerable surprise WAS occasoned
this morning when IL was learned that
Sheriff Hlli had arrested James y Moran.
Il mnch.respccted young man NJ this city.
He was arrested under an alias uapias
from Galveston and an Indictment In the
district court of that county, charging him
with obtaining goods under false Pre-.
lenses. As soOl as Il was learned that
Mr., Moran had been arrested IL number of
Influential citizens sought him and yOiun-
tarlly proliered to goon his bond. This |
was declined, however, and Mr., Moran, |
acting upon advice OF counsel accom- |
panied the sheriff 20 jail The circum-
stances which led 90 young Moran's |
arrest are given as follows About |
eighteen mouths ago Moran Bros. deter.
mined 20 engage in business for them
selves, und came to this city from near
Burlington, Montague, 10 purchase II !
stock OF goods. They had about con-
cluded arrangements for the purchase OF
stock from Schlh, Somncr & Co., a !
large dry-gnods establishment Of this city, |
when representative OF l.. & II. Blum !
OF Galveston came along, who, Il Is stated, |
oher9d Them better bargains thQu they
ACCOMPANIED Biun,,s man 10 Galyee,or
and purchnsed thn necessnrv erocL
Tho brother. rsiablisbrd bnslpsss man
Burlington under the Arm nomc ana st,ic
OF Moran Bros. and pv theb, rood con.
duet md mir dcalipo soon mn, NV w."
good trade II X stated tbnt ohopt thts
tinc CERTAIN pnrlin"tco ,nor,.bs 49,. v',iS
Gus OF the GOOD trade tho vonng man h,d
In buildl,,, M ronorfc,i a., w. ~
I}nms th,t M Moan ,,srn U,' -" t'i'
inntey sellnr tboir poods an crn'lit
and were sure 10 break soon Aotina
upon this information. tho Rlums cInsrJ |
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
Ills Last Run.
spsoial 70 mo Gasotte.

9psoiai 10 inc HaIotte.t
MARSHALL, Tx, Nov, 2T,.--NIr. A. T..
owens, the engineer hurt In the wreck ON
the New Orleans division, near Provincial
"a, last week, died this morning. He
had undergone the very painful operation
OF having a leg amputated, and hoped TO
see him spared; but God, the englneer-ln-
CHIEF, ordains otherwise, aud he Is called
hence. There was not Il better engineer
nor cleycrer gentleman In the service
than Al Owens---a tavorlte with the broth
erhood, aud universally esteemed by all
with whom he came In contact.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
s"rsicsnn Alive 20 Railway Interests.
special to the Ga,ette.

CoRsIoANA, Tx, Nov. s7.-Col Pearl
Wright OF New Orleans, with Capt. Hyatt
OF Sabine Pass, met our citizens IN n
mass.meetmg at the opera-house to-day
70 discuss the proposed Corsicana K
Sabine Pass railway. Our people are
very enthusiastic on the subjec, and All
worked well towards an early commence.
nent OF the road, committee OF our
most prominent citizens will Tomorrow
accompany Mrssrs, Wright and HYATT
over the proposed line OF the road 10
Fairfield 90 confer with the Freestone
county committee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
nENTnN.
More Townley-Chase Heirs Found, in IN
Person Of Prominent citizens.


DENTON, Tx, Nov. 27.--A much
needed rain fell here last night Growing
wheat had begun 10 suffer on account OF
drought.
Denton has two OF the numerous heirs
to the 1ownlcy estate in England, IN the
person OF W. j. McNiel, county collector,
and Judge w. j. Austin
Mr. Henry May and Miss Susan Iyev
were married at the residence of the
brides father last night by Rev Burwell.
Handsome and costly presents we're re-
ceivcd from relatives and friends.
Col. j, A. Fain OF Georgetown Is visit
ing his old friends Ia Denton.
Rev. W l.. Lowrance Of Fort Worth is
conducting an interesting meeting at the
Old School Presbyterian church in this
city.
Our postohlce sign Is drapcd in mourn
ing on account of the death of the vice
president. If Cleveland should be "Guit-
eaued" there would be mourning indeed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
RAILINGs.
ON Furloush.

special 20 the Gazette,
BuRIfsoN, Tax, Nov, 27.--Mai. j. G.
Jones, our station agent, has got two
months leave OF absence, the first in Ave
years, 70. visit his old home in Alahamo
MT John SMART takes his place while he
Is gone,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28

Promote healthy action Of the stom-
ach. Ityour digestion Is weak, and YOU
ieel weary, languid and depressed, use
Hepatozone.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28

DR.. Pierce's "Fayonte Prescription"
perfectly and permanently cures those
diseases peculiar to females IL is tonic
aud neryine, effectually allaying and
curing those sickening sensations that
affect the stomach and heart, through re.
fiex action The backache aud 'dragging-
down" sensations all disappear under the
strengthening effects OF this great re-
storative. BY druggists.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-28
Oyercoata ~ so.

Good overcoats can he had from S8 10
SIP AZ the Texas Pawnhroker's, 800
Houston street.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-08-20
FOREMOST IN Drawn.
From the Oclethrone Echo

Perhaps the strongest man III the
State is Mr.. Beussee, the blacksmith
at Mr.. I. L. Birchmore's shop, Max
eys. lie is about + feet and 10 inches
high, and his muscles prominent.
He stands and with one hand raises a
l20-pound anvil out straight for a
minute and takes a large cart wheel
in one hand by one spoke and holds
it out horizontally at arms length.
On hearingofh his wonderful muscular
power we went over last Monday to
witness some Of this modern Samp-
sons strength, and when we asked
him about it, Yes" says he, Il
think | am as strong as any man in
this country. | can take this anvil
and throw it from here to that wagon
Ga distance of fifty yards. l use the
hammer with my right hand, but
believe | am stronger In my left.
Here, feel of this arm, and the mus
Giles; measure it if you want to.
When used to shoe horses | never
encountered one that couldn' man
age. could hold them even if they
were wild. | have never found a
man that was as stout in the arms as
/ am.