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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
Proceedings of the Board of
Police, Town of OpeIOgsas.
OpELoUsAs, La, February 5th,


The Board met pursuant to call of the
dent, Geo. PulfOrd, III. E. EstOrge, Emile PETER
kOrn and Joseph Lasalle.
On motion OF Mr.. EstOrge, Resolved, that the
following ordinance, after having been read
three times, be adopted:
AN ORDINANCE
For the purpose of increasing the Revenue of
the town, by Ieyying license tax upon all
and any person or persons, giving or callS-
ing to be given, any public balls, fairs,
gatherings or entertainments, where liquors
suppers, refreshments, ETC., etc., are solG,
or where fee or price OF admission is
charged.
Be 1t Ordained by the Board of Police of the
Town OF Opeousas, La, That from and after
the passage and PRONUNCIATION of this ordinance
that any person or persons, giving or causing
to be given any public balls, fairs. gatherings,
or entertainments where liquors, suppers, re-
freshments, ETC.. ETC., are sold, or where a fee
or price of admission is charged, shall pay, for
each and any time said public balls, fairs gath
erings, or entertainment is given or caused to
be given, a license tax OF not less than two and
one-half dollars, nOrmOre than five dollars at
the discretion of the president OF the board.
Be it Further ordained, That this ordinance
shall in no manner apply to, or conflict with
any OF the provisions or sections of the Reve-
nue. Ordinance passed by the Board OF Police Of
date Nov. Oath, 1884, or any Revenue Ordinance
that may hereafter be passed by the Board Of
Police of the town of OpelOusas La.
The following claims were approved:
Victor Lastrapes, blacksmithing. .$1905
Arthur Simon, Justice Peace fees 1900
The Board adjourned:
Attest: C. NJ. THOMPSON,
G. MAYO, Clerk. President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
NOTICE /!

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, !
New Orleans, La, February 18th, 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 Opelousas, La, on the
4th day of April, 1885, viz;
CKPRHEN RHECHE,
Homestead Entry No. 1904, for the southeast
quarter section 20 township eight south range
three east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
A. v. Johnson, Ernest Cahanin, Martin Thi.
bodeau and Leovald Meche, all of st. Landry
parish, La.
C. B. DARRALL,
feb 28-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

DEMoREsT's ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
MAGAZINE for March opens with a
capital article, A Visit to the New Or
leans Exposition which is profusely
illustrated. The serial, "a Strange
Girl" is continued, and Salvador
Rosa" "In Hans Makart's Studio"
q The Women of Tennyson's Poems,"
s'The Genesis of Names,' Business
Methods for Women" by Jenny June,
and q From the Pencil to the Brush"
are all articles of sterling merit. The
practical nature of this admiral publi-
cation makes it very acceptable in the
household. This number, among
other illustrations, nas fine oil picture
of "Spring."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
RESOLUTIONS of District Court
Om the Death of Judge
~ Garriguess

On announcement Of Judge Gar
rieues' death to the District Court, on
Thursday morning, by Henry L. Gar
land, Thomas Fl. Lewis, on behalf of
the members of the bar and officers Of
the Court, submitted the following
WHEREAS, The Honorable Adolphe
Garrigues, in the course Of nature and
at the venerable age of n years, has
departed this life; and,
WHEREAS, his long and honorable
career as Judge and as an officer of the
courts Of this parish, make it eminent-
ly proper that some suitable action be
taken by the officers and members of
this bar, commemorative of the excel
lent virtues of the deceased, as a citi-
zen and faithful public servant, as well
as our sense of the loss sustained by
this community, and our sympathy
for his bereaved widow and family;
Therefore, be it resolved that his
Honor, the presiding Judge, be request
ed to order a recess of court, to enable
its officers and the members of this
bar to attend the burial of our depart
ed friend that this preamble and reso-
luton be ordered to be spread upon the
minutes of this Conrt, and that copy
be furnished to the family of the de-
ceased, and to the local papers for
publication.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Sometime since Col. John Cook,
deputy sheriff, was carrying about in
his wallet, to feed his horse, some very
large ears Of corn. We secured three
Of them. They were not selecteu, but
taken at random; and Col. Cook as
sured us that all the corn in the crib
from which he got these ears, was very
large. This corn was grown by Mr.. T.
L. Scott, of Bayou Chicot. the renowned
maker of saddle trees. Through Col.
Cooks intercession, Mr.. Scott has sent
us for seed, about bushel of this corn /;
for which we tender them both our
sincere thanks.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Nearly every juror peremptorily chal-
lenged by the accused in the Ford trial
was q weil-kn0wn and respectable citi-
zen. OF the panel of sixty-three mem
hers. twenty-five were thus challenged.
Evidently the accused do not believe
they can have fair trial by jury OF
RESPECTABLE and intelligent men. Hood
lums and bummers have much higher
appreciation of law and justice and a
better knowledge of the responsibility
of citizenship and the obligations, TO
society. Hence, a jury made up OF that
class is what the prisoners prefer
- Estates.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of st. Landry
there will be sold at public aution to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad~
ministrator, or any duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence of the deceased,
in the parish OF st. Landry,
WEDNESDAY, March 11th,a 1885, the follow
ing described property, belonging to the es-
tate of Henry B. Sloane, deceased. to-wit:
/. The undivided one-half interest of de-
ceased in the place where he last resided, in
Roberts Cove containing forty acres, being the
south west quarter OF the south west quarter
of section two in township nine south of range
one east, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
.. tract of wood and prairie land situated
in Roberts Cove, containing forty acres, being
ter OF section three, same township and range.
5. A tract OF land situated in the same town
ship and range, containing twenty acres, being
the east half of southwest quarter of south east
quarter section fifteen.
Fifty head of horned cattle, eight head of
one buggy and harness, twenty barrels of corn,
two hundred bundles of fodder, one lot of
household furniture and many other articles
too numerous too mention.
Terms'-All the property to be sold for cash
except the property designated as item "1'
which will be sold on the following terms
One-third cash on day of sale, One-third in one
sale, to be represented by notes with personal
security, to bear eight per cent per annum in
terest from maturity until paid, purchaser OBJ
igating himself to pay ten per cent. additional
in case of suit-special mortgage and vendors
privilege reserved.
ROBERT B. SLOANE,
feb 7-5t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
A Difficult Problem.

The Ohio Legislature is stuck on
the following difficult task:
The convicts must work." This be-
ing conceded, the next is:
~ Can they work at anything that will
not compete with honest labor 2"
The answer is "Nom
One problem now remains for the
Legislature to deal with, viz:
How shall convicts be best employed
to conserve the interests of all con-
cerned ~
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

From among the many testimonials
received we select the following written
by j. Fl. Carter resident Of Phelps Co.,
Mo-, who says, 81 have used Sherman's
Prickly Ash Bitters to the best advan-
tage, and can honestly testify that it
has done myself and family an i'm
mense good, and from my experience
recommend it highly to all sufferers"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Judge Adolphe Garrigues, who had
been a prominent character in the his
tory of st. Landry for a half century,
died suddenly at his home in Opelousas,
at O'Clock last Wednesday morning,
aged rs years, IL months and 30 days.
A large concourse attended his funeral
at the Catholic Church, on Thursday.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
Land Grant of Texas Pacific.
N. O. States.

N. o. States.
The Senate has passed bill declaring
the forfeiture of the land grants to the
Texas Pacific Railroad under the, acts
of 1871. A similar bill was defeated at
the last session in the House of Repre-
sentatives, which was introduced by
Mr.. Lewis, of the sixth district of this
The passage Of this bill brings the
two houses in conflict, and leaves the
validity of the grant still unsettled.
Under Senator Morgan's view, and that
of the Judiciary Committee of the
House, the question at issue will be
carried into the courts, as similar grants
have been subjected to the tests and
investigation of the highest judicial
tribunals.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Sheriff Duson did not go up after the
murderers Of Mr.. Ransom West, as we
stated last week; he could get no def
mite information. In fact it was an
easy matter for those who had them in
charge, to bring them here.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Mistress Mary Linton says she did
not say it was a lizard, in that conjuring
case, but terrapin {" tarpin.'O The
correction is important; for in cases of
conjuring, it is necessary to be accu-
rate.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

We have heard that about forty
masked men took the two men who
murdered Mr.. Ransom West, near
Chicot, from their custodian, and
lynched them. We publish commune
cation from John O'Shane, in regard to
the matter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Mr.. A. B. Chachere recently opened
at the old Bank building opposite the
Courthouse. He has improved the APP
pearance of the place wonderfully; he
keeps good grocery, in the basement,
and furnishes board and lodging. Call
and see him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Preaching at the Presbyterian church
this evening Saturday at 2 o'clock,
also tomorrow at IL o'clock a. M, and
= o'clock D. m. by Rev. F. NJ. Lewis.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

Whereas, Jean F. Jean, of the parish of st.
Landry, administrator of the Est. of Francois
Jean, deceased, has filed tableau of distri-
button of funds and final account of settlement
tit1on praying for the hOmolCgation Of same
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court hearing date
February 10Th, 1885,
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau. to file same i'll writing, in my office III
the town of Opelousas, within the time requir-
ed by law, why the said tableau should not be
homOlOgated and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
feb Act Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
ONEXEME LEDOUX.

Homestead Entry No. 5267, for the southeast !
Sec Is TIP 7SR1 E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Marius Amy, Benjamin Rodngues, L. B.
Spears and Green Spears, all of st. Landry
C. B. DARRALL,
feb 28-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
NOTICE

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La, I
Feb. 20, 1886.
Notice 1s 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 Opelousas, La, on
April 4th, 1885, viz:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
IN The S!tVJD!
THE TRoTTING STALLION
Ethan Alien, sypss

will stand the season at the residence of Moses
Green i'll OpelOusas. Fee $40, With the privi-
lege of the season. Pedigree: Out of Handle
tOnian mare by Seth Warner; he out of Lady
SOntag by old Ethan Allen.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
THE JERsEY:BULL
ssSUMPTER. 80

No. 6167 A. J. G G., will stand the season at
the stock-tarm of the undersigned. Fee, So.
Pedigree: Dam, Daisy of Mobile; sire, Aldine
No. 2687 A. j. G. c.,
JOHN NJ. WARE.
feb 2S-tf. Post Office. OpelOusas
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS JEAN.

No. 1866.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
FDUBLaC SALE.
ESTATE OF PIERRE CoURvILLE, ELS.

No. 4597.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF 81. LANDRY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF HENRY B. SLOANE.

No. 1898,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-28

feb28-5t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
DIED


BAYson Friday May 90 Mary Msrcela wife Of Augustus
Funeral from Church Of the Holy sepulchrs Parksve and
74th st.. on Sunday, at 2 O'Clock
DICKIE-At the sherman Flats West 48thst Saturday.
the 23d nst.p Miss Susan Dickie.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
GREEN-At Providence l.. May %. Maria s., wife Of
De Charles L. Green and daughter OF the late AldenJ'
Funeral services at Hempstoad L. T. Sunday afternoon.
May "a, at O'Clock
Train leaves Long Island City at 1888.
GhAVEsOn saturday morning May 3D. 1882 at the ras
dence OF his s0nnaw. Dr. j. A Csmun, $50 Broad st.
Newark the Rev David Graves OF the Newark Conference
The funeral will be held at the house at l30 on
pal Church at 2 o'clock.
UAMILL-Suddenly Of pneum )nia Saturday. May 49,
SIas c. Ham infant son OF Henry +. and Ellie ST. HamuL
aged months and ID days.
Funeral private.
NEEDHAM On Thursday, May Zi Louise Belle Necdbam
in the ed year OF herags.
Funeral services her ato residence. 81 Madisonave
Planheld- N. j., sunday. 4:3O D.
PECKfAM-on Thursday morning. May 81. Frederick r.
Peckham youngest OF the late John Peckhans OF
Utica, n. Y
Interment at Utica.
RooT-on May ~ 1885, at Clinton N " in year Of
lege
VAN VRANKEN-On Friday morning, May 90 1885, afera
short illness ida James beloved wife o. ~ f. Van Vran-
ken and daughter Of the late NJ. +. James
The relatives and friends respectfully invited TO attend
the funeral on Sunday Afternoon May "a a. 230 O'clock At
her late residence. No. "a Jenerson-st. Brooklyn.
Catherine A, wife Of Richard Williams. formerly Of
Services at Greenwood on Monday May 49, at 3oclock
Carriages awaiting friends at tbs entrance
WARREN sday shay 81. william d. Warren. agei 90
years and III months.
Funeral at his ats residence East Thirty st.
Monday mOrnn,, MAY 20. at OcocA.
Inermcnt at WOburn, Mass.
Kindly omit lowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
TIE EIRE RECORD.
BURNED TO DEATH IN BLAZING RUINS.
BURSTING OF LARD TANK-FEARs THAT MANY
LIVES ARE LOST

BURNED TO DEATH IN BLAZING RUINS.
BURSTING OF A LARD TANK-FEARs THAT MANY
LIVES ARE LOST.
A lard tank in Karscher g. Taul's pOrk-pack-
ing establishment, at Boerum-st. and Graham-aye,
Williamsburg, exploded at 8 o'clock last night and
totally wrecked the building. The debris took fire. and
in half hour 1t blackened heap OF ruins. In the
building at the time driver William II. weisert,
who buried in the wreck and consumed in the fire.
Pieces OF spntered wood and brick were
driven in every direction by the force OF the explosion
Outside playing about the place were number OF
children who live In the ncig hbOrhOOd, and several men,
Many of these injured by flying Fragments and 1t
feared that of the children may have been over
whelmcd ana have persisted In the flames.
john Kramer. seven, OF No lS6 JOhnson-ave, was
struck by pieces of timber and received fracture OF the
leg Commissions the body and severe scalp wound.
The little fellow taken to At. Caharines Hospital
Henry Scapz age fOrty-twO a labOrcr. who was out
side the time of the explosion received severe cOntu
siuns the body and taken 10 his home, No. GOO
Flushng-aye.
Ira Cuul lahorer nineteen, OF No. 1872 Graham
also badly bruised about the body by pieces Of
flying timber and was taken tn his home
Tie flames broke ont Immediately after the explosion
I'm the front OF the building. IL owned by LOuis
Karschner. OF No. 232 secOnd-st. and completely
and is fully insured The remcn throwing
tho ruins at late hour. A. they he
sufficiently cool the search Will begin among the
dcbr. for the bodies Excited crowds n'cked To the
and Tho cries Of anxious mothers or their children
ptilul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
RUFrIA Ms ASA ULTA WOMAN

Two rOugh-lOOking young men are in sepa-
rate cells the Second Precinct Police Station charged
with committing assault upon Mary Smith on Thurs
day evening and with robbiny her Of her pocketbook
her red worsted shawl and her parasol The woman IL
forty-ve years Old and has been living IN service for
four years with Mrs GObel, at No. 233 West Onehun-
dred-andt wenty-fourth- She was dismissed last
Thursday and having previously secured place with
Douglass, at Anderson ave and Bircb-st High
Bridge she left Mrs. Gobel's house at about dusk
TO 20 to her duties She took the elevated road TO
the OBe-huDdred andhftyhh Street station. Her way
was then across the McCOinbs Dam Bridge. When she
had crossed the bridge she pcrplexed by the juno
ton Of three roads and asked two Young men which one
she should take TO find Father Mullens church. Her
new home behind the church. They replied that
they were going that way and would show her. They
led her long walk over CrOmwePs Creek on the Mel
rose road and then lot. BY this time IL
dark and despite her efforts TO escape the rulans
saulted her and then ran away.
AZ soon as she was able to walk the woman made her
way TO the nearest aud asked Tor assistance
Yesterday Charles schwaD and John Kerris were ar
rested fhey are pcdlars employed TO sell fish by
sam" the Pedar OF Melrose Shortly after his arrest
Kcrrs confessed the crime and told where the shawl and
parasol could be found. The young men are lending
spirits the Frog Hollow Gang They will be aralgncd
this morning ia the Harlem Police Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
GEyERAL GRANT NOT so VEIL.

General Grant suffered greatly from pain nearly all
Friday night, and he could get little sleep. His throat
was swollen on the outside and IL pain shot almost
continuously from tie right side OF his throat to the
top of his head Cocaine administered TO the irri
tailed surface in hi. throat but did not To have
much effect The small dose of morphia usually given
was increased. The patient did not get more than
three or four hours sleep altogether and that was
not sound or refreshing. Hot cloths applied Ia
his head and liniment of laudaum rubbed on the
throat and head 10 relieve the pain. II was not ill
after daylight that the Generals face assumed quiet
preston and he sid that the pain somewhat re
eved. He passed the day quietly and suffered from
the pain most OF the time The change for the worse
in his condition H. Attributed the weather and the
cold that he caught on his last ride.
The General ont for % drive at y. m. with Mrs
Grant although the weather was not favorable. When
he got back he much WORSE HIS neck swelled on
The outside the evening aud the shooting pains dartcd
through his throat head. His condition had I'M
proved s shty when DR.. Douglas called at 1880 T. NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
COuPLIMENT no Ma. AmBERG.

At the Thalia Theatre last evening the per-
iornance was a special benefit complimentary to the
mdefatigable director Mr. Amberg, and closing u Q
season of German operetta-at that place crowded
house attcsted the general recognition by German
speaking theatre-goers Of the directors efforts
diligently made and always with good
,,dc,,ant IN advance the standard OF
this class opera. The first act OF Der Feldpredger
a charming comedy Isle hat ihr herr entdeck and the
second act Nanon gave the programme an attrAc
tive variety.
At the end OF the latter act there were loud calls for
Mr. Amberg and after the curtain rose again tho
stage made more brilliant than 1t had been by
the numerous floral pieces and bouquets sent by friends
OF the director The members of the company presented
him with bronze model OF Krupp's great
trip-hammer at Essen. and the attaches Of
the theatre gave him handsome clock Of repousse
brass MEDIEVAL In style. ana set upon frame OF plush
Mr. Amberg brief speech, expressed his gratitude
for the cooperation given TO him by his company,
his orchestra and the public, and congratulated
them that his labors had made German operetta per-
nancy here and the ITALIA the model theatre OF
America -
The company will begin season in Chicago on June6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

CHICAGO, May 23.-rhe general passenger
agents OF the Colorado Utah Association met yesterday
aud adjourned after deyong almost the entire session
TO the law passed by the Colorado Legislature making
all railroad tickets transferable by delivery lis
claimed that this clause slipped through the Legs
lature by the ticket brokers' they might cal pr0Hta
bis In the hitherto nontmnsfrrrable Tourists tckets
issued In large numbers low rates by the roads FORM
ing the pool The IL considered unconstitutional Dy
The roads and t was decided to put the matter III the
hands OF attorneys for their opinions and then 10 uecuo
upon some course OF legal proceedings.
CINCINNATI, May 23-Mr. John Scott general manager
Of the Cincinnati New-Oreans and Texas Pacific Rail
road Company. has rendered his resignation 10 take
elect 1. His has not been designated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-24
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE PLANS.

The last two weeks of SEALED Instructions"
and the last two weeks Of the regular season at the
Madison Square Theatre announced. The final per-
Torrance of SEALED Instructions" for the present will
be given the evening Of June 6. The regular Mad
son Square Theatre Company will 20 TO Chicago with
the piece and play for three weeks at Hamlns Grand
Opera House. after which they will rest for the summer
The regular fall season will open on September TO-
probably with PRODUCTION OF sealed Instructions"
to be followed by production OF Saints and Sinners"
In which H. sioddard will probably make his first APP
pearanee In this theatre. The summer season VIII DO
occupied in the production Of long list OF farcea
act comedy, entitled ''In Chancery" John Raymond
will the leading roles I'm all these productions
Mr. Pneros comedy has had much success on tho other
side OF the water and Mr. Dawson who participated In
the original production Of the play at the Gaety
London Is coming to put the piece on lie IL e1
pected TO arrive shortly.