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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

In his famous letter of advice upon
Louisiana politics which Mr.. Burke adj
dressed to President Cleveland, among
other platitudeS he asserted that the
Independent Democracy sought to
obtain control Of the State by use of
the negro vote. thus virtually placing
tie Republicans in power. This charge
is met by a Republican paper in the
following unmistakable language
sit is utterly false to the record of facts
Burke, Houston and other present leaders OF
the Ring Democracy have always been upon
good terms with the Republican Ring, and they
have often assisted in the election of Republic
cans that they might in return receive certain
benefits. The Democratic Ring of the State did
not support Mr.. Gay, for instance; on the
other hand Mr., Eustis did secure his election
by two Republican votes. The Republican
vote of New Orleans of late years has not pre-
sented a solid front but has marched up to the
polls and gwen the Democratic Ring candidate
a boost every time"
-Abbeville Meridional.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Exposition Continuance.
Times-Democrat, May 28.

The dispatches from Washington,
yesterday morning created much sur
prise and disappointment in the city,
and the action of the Cabinet in refus-
ing to allow the government exhibits
to remain. Mr.. S. H. Kennedy left inn
mediately for Washington, and assur-
ances were forwarded to the effect that
the government would be guaranteed
against additional expense. The Cab
met were urged to a reconsideration. OF
the decision and there still remains
strong hope that the government exhlb-
its may yet be retained.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Assessment of Railroad Prop
erfy.
Special to the Times-Democrat.

BATON RoUGE, May 19.-Hon. @. B.
Steele, State Auditor, has forwarded to
the assessors and board of reviewers of
each parish through which railroad lines
pass statement showing the assess
states, which is intended to assist them
in arriving at the value of such proper
ty situated in this State. The rate of
assessment in Alabama is from $4,000
to $4,000, per mile, exclusive of rolling
stock Tennessee, $4,000 to $4,000, ~
Guiding appurtenances and proportion
ate amount of rolling stock Texas,
$4,000 to $11 700 per mile.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
DURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF JOHN NEWMAN.
No 4416,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
1F JOHN NEWMAN.

BY virtue of an order Of the Hon the District
Court in and for the parish of st. Landry there
win be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned admins
tratrix or any duly qualified auctioneer. on the
premises. II the town Of washington.
June 23d 1885, the following described
property, belonging to the estate of John
Newman, deceased, to-wit
A certain lot of ground together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon in the
town Of washington, in ST. Landry Parish,
being west half of Lot No. 81 of what is known
as Morris addition to the town of Washington,
on a map drawn by George Q. ElHls, civil engi-
neer, said fractional lot measuring 96 feet front
Goodwin street, by depth of 1872 feet on Tilden
street, and containing one-half arpent of land
more or less, said lot is bounded north by
Goodwin street, south by Tilden street, east by
lot of Stafford Thompson, and west by Kava-
nag1 street, beng property acquired from Will
lis Prescott agent, ae per act recorded in alien
alton record F. Ne. 2, page 275, ct seq.
One lot of household furniture, one lot of
kitchen utensils, one half-American mare
named louisiana" one lot of coopering tools,
one plow and gears, one sewing machine.
Terms-Cash.
JULIA NEWMAN,
may 23-5t. Administrative.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
The Names of Nations.

These are derived principally from
some peculiar cause or object. For in
stance, Ireland-which Julius Caesar
first named Hibernia-is a kind of mod
ification Of Erin, or the country OF the
Scotland, from Scotia, a tribe which
originally came from Ireland. 1t was
anciently called Caledonia, which means
mountainous cOuntry-forests and
lands.
Portugal, the ancient Lusitania, was
so named from town on the River
Douro, called Gale, opposite to which
the inhabitants builta city called Porto
or Oporto. And when the country was
recovered from the Moors the inhabi-
fants combined the words and called
it the Kingdom of the Portucale-hence
Portugal.
Spain, the ancient Iberia, from the
River Iberius or Hispania, from the
Phgnician SpdRigG, which signifies
Astounding with rabbits, which animals
are very numerous IN that country
hence Spain.
France, from the Franks, people of
Germany, who conquered that country.
IT'S ancient name was Celia, Gaul or
Gallia- Bracchata, the latter signifying
striped brooches, which were worn by
the natives.
Switzerland, the ancient Helvetia,
was so named by the AustIians, who
called the inhabitants of these noun
famous countries Scllweitzers.
Italy received its present name from
renowned prince called Italus. It was
called Hesperia, from its western To-
cality.
| like people, was so named from the
| German word Of hohl, the English OF
which is hollow, implying a very low
country. The inhabitants are called
Dutch, from the German deutSch or
| teutScR.
Sweden and Norway were anciently
called Scandinavia, which the modern
antiduarians think means a country the
woods of which have been burned or
destroyed. The appellation Sweden is
derived from Sictuna or Suitheod. The
native term Norway OF the northern way
explains itself.
race: but some writers suppose it took
its name from Russio, and the Sclavonic
SYLLABLE 30. which means adjacent or
near.
Denmark means the marches, terri
tories or boundar, es of the Danes.
Russia is the ancient Sarmatia, which
has been subsequently named Muscovy.
1T derived its present name from Russi,
a ScIavonic tribe who founded the Rus
sian monarchy. The original savage
Inhabitants used to paint their bodies in
order to appear more terrible in battle.
These generally lived in the mountains,
and their chariots were their only habi-
tations.
or Turcomans, which signifies wander
ers, and originally belonged to the
Scythians or Tartars. It is sometimes
called the Ottoman Empires from Ohio
man, one of their principal leaders.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Bucklem's Arnica saIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
It is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price Csc.
per box. For sale by NJ. ?. Young & CO
Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpelOusas, St. Landry Par. La.

WHHHs INSTITUTION will resume du-
ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. M. M. Hayes
and Mrs NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scolastic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, Per month 30
Music. with use of piano g 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month ...-.-.----.... 16 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra .----...-..--.-1 10 90
Incidental fee. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 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
departyuent is under the Immediate charge of
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. M. HAYES,
july 2s- Principal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
DYED !:

TANsEY-At the residence of her husband
In OpeIousas, on Sunday, may oath, 1885, LouIL-
DA II MEGINLEY, wife of L I Tansey aged So
years months and II days.
MELANC0N-At the residenc of his mother,
in Opelousas, on Sunday. may oath 1885, OzESIE
p MELANCoN, aged 10 years, 4months and days
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

The governor has commissioned the
following municipal officers elected IN
the town of Washington, on the Attn
inst. Jacob Plonsky, Mayor; Charles
Antonio, Martin A. Schmidt, Isaac NJ.
Eve. and Leon Wolff, councilmen.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

The May number of the Public Her
aid, of Philadelphia, is complete ex-
nose of frauds and beats. 1t is with
pleasure that we note the success OF
The untiring efforts of its editor in this
direction.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Mr.. C. B. Andrns showed US, this
week. a stalk Of cotton, sample OF the
crop on his place near town, OF which
Mr.. G. Dimmick is overseer. The stalk
measured about 90 inches in height, and
had numerous blooms. II the entire
crnn i one-half as good as the sample,
he NAV expect large yield.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Prickly Ash Bitters is not an lntoxl-
eating beverage, but pleasant, mild
laxative and efficient tonic, acting d.
rectly on the Liver, Kidneys, Stomach
and Bowels.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

The Circuit Court, Judges Moore and
Clegg, presiding, will convene here next
Monday, June list.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Honey for sale, crop of 1885, 70 cents
per gallon. Apply to Thos. j. Bell, at
this office,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
NOTICE TO TAx-PAYERs.

FWNHE taxpayers of the town of Opelousas
u are hereby notified that the listing and
estimation of the valuation of all real and per-
sOnal property situated within the corporate
limits of the town of Opelousas has been COM
pleted, and is now exposed at my office in the
Courthouse in the town of Opelousas, for in
spection and correction. and that the same will
so remain exposed for the space of thirty days
from this date.
Office hours from 10 O'Clock A. A., to 8 P. NJ.
Opelousas, May II, 1885.
w. NJ. JOHNSTON.
may lost. Assessor and Collector.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Mai. Chas. E. Addison, (the original
soap MANY who was a scout in the Con-
federate army, and is the composer Of
tbe songs "Old Black Joe,7 and "Fhe
Little Low Log Cabin in the Lane
which he introduced here about nine
ar ten years ago, while selling his eel
ebrated soap, gave one Of his laughable
entertainments here last Thursday
night. for the benefit Of Opelousas Fire
Co, No. 1.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

A game of Base Ball will be played
tomorrow evening, on the ground OF
the III. Il. Garland club, near the depot
between the above-named club aud a
picked nine, all of this town. The for
felt is a supper at Mr.. G. Peffeli,o, us
restaurant for the eighteen players, the
scorers and umpire, to be furnished by
the losing nine. As both mines are COM
posed of good players close and ex-
citing game may be expected.
The following are the names Of the
players:
II. L. GARLANDs:
WI Ray. A. j. Bloch,
A. DeitIien, 81. Hebrard,
"A. Waiter, Leon Dominique,
George Pulford, Jos. Firnberg,
Edward Mornhinveg.
PICKED NINE:
@. Gonor, L. B. Chachere,
Gus. Chachere, II. Bodemuller,
A. J. Perrault, Fl. Deiean,
Willie Burr, Fl. E. Werrell,
Chas. Peferkorn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Our young friend, Master Chas. W.
Lewis, returned home, on Thursday
last. from Hiwassee College, Tennessee
armed with his diploma.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

See the Assessors notice in another
column.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Assessor's One, St. Landry.

opelousas, La, May 3oth, 1885.
= The listing of all property, having been com
pIeted the said lists will be exposed in the
Office for inspection and correction, for a term
OF twenty (2Ol days, beginning next after the
ten (l0) days required for notice.
ADOLPHE LASTRAPES,
may 30-2t. Assessor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Some brilliant genius at Washington,
writing doubtless from garrett, tele-
graphs that the shrewd active workers
in Louisiana, are with the State admin
istration, whose opponents, while good
on days of parade lack ability for active
work and combination.
We imagine this is an error ~ Floyd
King cleaned up the Administration
"combinationists'7 very handsomely in
his district. The Administration gave
no support or sympathy to Mr.. Gay, and
yet he got in all right. A combination
of Ring Democrats and Ring Republi-
cans retired two of the most energeric,
able men in the Louisiana delegation,
Hunt and Ellis, and elected a Republic
can and a superannuated old fogy in
their stead. Gibson and Jonas are very
good workers, as we imagine the Gang
will ultimately discoyer-while the
manned hero, Gov. Nichols can indi-
vidually rally to bis support more men
than any three of the administration
coterie's chosen clansmen.-Meridional.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Barber Shop.
H. a. b o ID II M II Il L H r.,
Bellevue Street, bet. Court and Main,
OPELOUSAS, LA.

Z :
a FIRST CLASS Barber Shop with all the
etc., will be kept open and in operation during
the usual business hours. Mr.. B. Is determined
not to be excelled, guaranteeing
Good Work or mo Money.
illly %
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

The people of this country have way
of reasoning which is, perhaps, not SCI
entiically logical, and it may be unique;
and philosophers and logicians may
harp upon induction and reasoning
a p1i0ri, but our people have a homely
way of arriving at truth which defes all
their laws and theories, unless, indeed
it be as Macaulay says: That all per-
sons naturally reason logically. One
thing is evident, they are influenced in
their Judgment of men and principles
by strong desire for good, and this
support Of Mr.. Cleveland evidences this
fact. Thousands were clamoring for a
universal sweep of ofice-holders, and
yet the deliberate course of the Presi-
dent to make haste slowly is accepted
by them as the best course. Our delib-
crate Judgment is, while some Of his
acts have ciashed with our sentiments,
that he is actuated by an honest desire
for right and justice, and that there has
not been in the Presidential chair an
ADLER, more honest or more conscientious
public servant since the days of noble
"Old Hickory. "-BOssier Banner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
once I thought it nice to run
And watch the busy bee so ieet,
o,y. + think If nicer fun

The busy bees nice honey to eat.
For sale by ,Thos. j. Bell, at this
office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Two irish setter puppies, male and females
Apply at this Office. Fep' 41-ll'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30

Tie Sunday School picnic last Satur-
day. at Woodworth's spring, was most
ENJOYABLE affair, and reflects great cred
If on MIR. and Mrs. Keener, and the Off
GERS and teachers Of the Sunday school
Who SO ably superintendent everything,
which went to make it a success. There
were about 200 people present, all Of
whom enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content. 1t was the picnic of
the season, and We hope that it will not
be long before we shall have another
such opportunity for real enjoyment.
-
Demorest's illustrated Monthly Mag
azine for June contains great deal that
will interest its readers. 1t opens
with an admirable article, "Bryn Mawr
College, which is profusely illustrated,
and which fully describes this new coll
lege for women in Pennsylvania. sold
Antwerp which is also illustrated, is
another readable article, and so is
s.Through Normandy by Diligence"
The sereal, "A Strange Girl is con
cInded and Jenny June contributes a
paper on Trained Nurses and Nurs-
ing These articles, with others of a
miscellaneous nature, poems, fashions,
and various departments make up a re-
markably good number of this admira-
BILE magazine. The frontispiece is fine
oil picture, butterflies"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-05-30
Methodist Church.

Sunday School report for May s4th'
1885
No. of Scholars present, ..--.-.-..55o
g 8 Teachers and officers.-----
g Visitors..---..-.--.------ %
Total ..---------.----.-. - .ts
Amount of collections.----.-5 90 cts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Alaska's Valuable Forests.

Alaska forests contain enough lum-
Der to supply the world The forests
of pine, spruce, fir, and hcmlock cover
every island of the archipelago and a
goodly portion Of the mainland. The
trees are straight and tall and grow
close together The only saw-mill at
present in operation is at Douglas is
land, and SO far there has not been a
cord OF timber cut for shipment. The
trees, as a rule, do not have large di-
mansions. and will not ALWAYS cut up
into good-sized boards. For fuel, how
ever. the wood is excellent, and much
of it is available for building purposes.
There is little decorative wood. al
though the yellow pine is richly color
ed and might be used to advantage in
interior work. Alaska spruce is I'M ex-
cellcnt variety, and often measures five
feet in diameter 1t is considered the
best spruce IN the world and hesupply
is very abundant In the interior of
the country timber is of much heavier
growth than near the coast and on the
islands. Regarding the hemlock, there
is a large supply, and the bark com
pares fayorably with that of the east
ern trees. used in tanning establish
ments. None have yet attempted to
compute the value of the Alaska for
ests. 1t may be they viii not be nee
essary for years to come, but whenever
wood grows scarce elsewhere, or when
ever civilization iastens itself upon
Alaska, the timber of the region viii
be found ready at hand and existing in
rich profusion. Calculating only APP
provimatcly the value OF our posses
sions to-day. the forests must he CON
sidered Practically inexhaustible,
they add most materially to the wealth
of the country. Sttta Cor. san Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
KEW RAILROAD Law.
CHAPTER IS.

mo. Is, ST. Published March T. 1851
AN ACT TO authorize the Chicago, Freeport &
St Paul railroad company. its successors
and assigns, TO build. construct and maintain
bridge for railway purposes over anu
across che Wisconsin river in the counties OF
Iowa and Sank, in the state Of Wisconsin.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in senate and assembly, do enact as
follows
Section /. The Chicogo, Freeport & 81. PAU
.airoad company, its successors ana assl.sns' II
hereby authorized to build. construct ana
maintain a bride for railway purposes over ana
across the Wisconsin river from any point IN
township eight. north of range three Gust III
the county Of Iowa. state of Wisconsin, 10 any
other point in said township in the county OF
Sauk in said state: and for such puilHse may
erect piers drive piles and build entertainments
and approaches in said river and on ne banks
thereof necessary for the proper or convenient
construction and maintenance OF sucn Driuge,
provided. that a suitable draw snail De pui,
and maintained in the channel span OF salu
bridge for the passage OF boats with GUIDE
boom mt each end of said channel span con-
structcd and maintained in such manner and
of sufficient length to secure the sale pasaaEe
of All RATS, lumber and water craft through
such channel span, which said guide booms
shall each be securely attached 20 some pier OF
other firm structure at the upper END Thereon,
and that said bridge shall be SO constructed AS
not to materially interfere with the free nayi-
CATION OF said river. or the running of RATS
logs, timber or lumber, and provided further,
that said bridge shall be constructed or mod-
fed ana such reasonable alterations therein
made from time 10 time as may be required,
and according to plans approved by the secre-
tary of war of the United Stated, or such en-
enecr as he shall Designate by the railroad
company owning or using said bridge
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage and publ
cation.
Approved March 3, 1885
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
How He Fixed It.

A young gentleman in this city made
a call st a certain house the other even
ing. and was Hospitality entertained.
During the evening he said some very
foolish things, the recollection of which
troubled him considerably. How to
get out OF the mess gave him a great
deal OF concern, and he applied to a
bosom friend, young man, for advice.
I'm fix that for you ali right, said
the friend You keep cool, and I'll
fix it. p"
The next day the indiscreet youth
meet his friend, and asked him to re-
port progress
ITS all right as a triyet, old teller.
/ went up to the house last night and
fixed it all up told the folks never
to mind you, for you were drunk.
And now there is a GOODNESS between
those two young men which is likely to
continue Merchant IfGUcier
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
THE
CHICAGO.
MILWAUKEE
& ST PAUL
RAILWAY COMPANY
RAILWAY COMPANY

owns and operates nearly 5,OOOmiles Of thor
oughly equipped road in Illinois. Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota ANA Dakota.
Its The short Line and Best Route
between ali principal points in the
Northwest and faE West.
For maps. time tables rates of passage and
freight, cct apply 70 the nearest station agent
q the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE * ST, PAUL RAIL
WAY or to any Railroad Agent anywhere in the
United States OF Canada
S. $. MrEEIr, a. g. II. CARPENTER,
Genl Manager Genl Pass. * Ticket Az &
MuVAUNEE, WlsUoNs1S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
a Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, Of Newton, Ia,
SAYS: "My wife has been seriously
affected with cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used
many remedies without relief, and
being urged to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery, did so, with most graft
fying results. The first bottle re-
lieved her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She
has not had so good health for thirty
years
Trial Bottles free at G. Il. Moffett
Drug Store Large size $l.00.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

House and Let No. 216. in Twins addition ,o
the city of Mideral Point, situated in the south.
ern part of the city. The same is for sale cbean
and on reasonable terms. Apply 10
3tf Wr. BROWN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
The First Time introduced in
this Country, and Carefully
Examined with Modern
Instruments.

Prof Strassman, Opdcian, direct from Berlin,
Germany will visit tliS city soon,
lie is doing an immense business through the
United States and giving satisfaction and de-
light to hundreds with detective sight HIS
knowledge of he human eye, and his skill in
adjusting the glasses is marvellous beyond im0g-
inatou Endorsed by all the great and Learned
OF this continent and Europe
In an instant as ii by magic he is enabled TO
tell you any ailm,nt OF your failing vision. point
out the cause and danger and adapt brilliant
glasses peculiarly ground 10 suit every defect in
the eye which will aid in restoring and
strengthening the eyesght OF the young and old.
Scientists invited TO examine this new system
Tor the preservation OF the human eye,
IRTIFICT1L EYES REPLACED.
Persons deprived of an eye can have this de-
formiy removed by the insertion of an artificial
one which moves and acts like a natural organ,
without pain.