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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

BY virtue of an order of seizure an sale issued
ont of the Hon District Court in and for the
parish of st. Landry in the above entitled and
numbered case, will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder
at the principal front door of the
Courthouse in the town of Opelousas on SATUR-
DAY, the 1st day of August, 1885, ut IL
O'Clock A. NJ, the following described property
tO-wit:
1st. A certain plantation in Plaisance near
the Big Woods in st. Landry parish, with all
the buildings and improvements thereon, con-
tanning one hundred and twelve acres bounded
north by lands formerly belonging to Louis
PrudhOmme and now to Eugene Until and
more fully designated by a corner post running
west to east south by lands of Mrs. H. Tyler
and d. LedOux, west by lands belonging to
A. " l.. Dupre, and east by lands formerly be-
longing to Mrs. VIM. B. Lewis now to D. Le-
douX, being same property purchased from
suceessional sale, o. Cydalise Ledoux, goth De-
B.. No. 2, page 1876, 1876 and 49,
Cd. tract of wood land situated in same
quarter containing thirty four acres more or
less, bounded north by lands of Henry L. Gar
land, south by lands belonging to Thomas
Cook, Eugene Until and Homer Bertrand. west
by lands belonging to Mrs. Theodore Richard
and east by lands belonging to Lastie Dupre,
recorded i'll Alienation Book No q page 1876,
1856 and 1877. To pay and satisfy the sum OF
Three Hundred Dollars.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash.
C. G. DUsON,
june 27-5t.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

George Wilson, Charles Davis and
Mathilde Jones, recently convicted in
the parish of Iberville for the murder of
Mrs. Henrietta Cole, widow of the late
Judge James L. Cole, will be executed
on Friday, July 31st.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

A lynching took place at Adams sta
ton, in Union parish, recently, the sub
iect being a negro, named Ben Holt,
who had murdered his wife a few days
before.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

The ravages of the Charlton in the
parish of Iberia still continues. From
a gentleman, who comes from the
neighborhood of the infected country,
we learn that it has played sad havoc
with the cattle. In one instance, out of
1000 head that had the disease, 5000
died. The stockmen instead of herding
their cattle for branding, as usual at
this season Of the year, are scattering
them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

At the art exhibition, recently given
in Galveston, Texas, Mr.. w. A. Bonnet,
formerly of this place, received high
honors for the making of three-quar-
ter life-size pastel drawing Of young
lady. Score one for OpeIousas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
Opelousas is we'll supplied now with
both watermelons and mosquitoes.

The chimney of Mr.. P. Titard's resi-
dence caught fire last Sunday evening,
but was put out before any damage was
done.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

There will be services at the new
Baptist Church here, tomorrow (Sun-
day. morning, at II o'clock, a. m, by
Ed. A. P. Scofeld.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

The Catholic Church Of Donaldson
Vile, which was closed two years ago,
on account of the dissensions and dis
cord of the congregation, was re-opened
on Sunday, the 5th inst.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

PERsoNAL.-Judge Geo. w. Hud-
speth and family, and Messrs. 7. H
Lewis, AIphonse Levy,J j. j. Beauchamp
nd john D. Cook are at Sour Lake
4 exas, on summer vacation.
Mr.. II. d. Larcade, the champion
tin uer of Opelousas, has just returned
frol two weeks absence on the Nor
Gan Read, where he has been engaged
in making repairs ON the depots along
the line.
our o,Id friend. Mr.. Jacob Ehrhardt of
Washin gton. called on as on Monday
last. He was so changed in appearance
that we f.siIed to recognize him until he
proposed that we take glass Of peer"
Sheriff D .uson returned home on Mon
day last from Baton Rouge, where he
lad been to make his quarterly settle
ment of tax collections with the
Auditor.
Mrs. Rose Li.yhtley, formerly of this
town, but now a resident Of New Or
leans, is on visit here, and is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. G. Mornhinveg.
Deputy-sherif C. NJ. Richard. of
Lake Charles, is on visit here,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

Houston, Texas, as usual, received
the first bale of new cotton, one day
this week. 1t was grown by the same
person and on the same farm as the
first bale last year.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

At Donaldsonville, on the 9th inst,
Mr.. John O'Malley while cleaning his
pistol, accidentally shot himself. He
died soon after.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
Notice to TreSpasseFs.

All persons trespaesing ON any of my planta-
lions, near the town of Grand Coteau, will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
ANDRE d. MEGHE,
Grand COteau, La, June goth, 1s85.-1m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

PURE HONEY VINEGAR for sale at
this Office, 3Octs. q gallon.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
"There's q good time coming boy
Wait a little longer"

Has st. Landry got enough good
schools to supply her educational
wants The answer to this question
may be left with propriety to that class
of her citizens who send their sons and
daughters out Of Louisiana for an edu-
cation at an expense of, perhaps, more
than $4,000 per annum in the aggre-
gate. Would not State Normal School
located at Opelousas be of more conse-
quence and benefit to the people of st.
Landry than the Louisiana State Lot
terry Is it not safer and more elevat-
ing for the people to have less lottery
tickets and more school books All
school books are prizes, most lottery
tickets prove blanks and, to their pur-
chasers, prove the truth of the old adage
if mathematically considered, "a fool
and his money soon parted"
HOPE SMITH.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
For Sale Cheap.

One second Inland, tifty-saw, cotton gin, in use
only two seasons, and in first-class order APP
ply at this office. or to G. B. ANDRUs,
Jnne COLIN Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

A tile factory is soon to be constructed
on the Story plantation near New Or
leans, at cost of $4,000.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
Notice.

NVHE next regular meeting of the Central
Il st. Landry Protective Livestock Associa-
ton will be held at Church Point, on
the LIST Saturday of Aug. being the 1st
day of that month. The meeting will be called
to order at 10 O'Clock a, IN,
A fine of S1.OO will be imposed for non-atten-
dance.
JOHN NJ. WARE,
July l8-2t Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, St. Landry Par. La.
ENyHEs ENaTETUTION iii resume a

YFNHEES INSTITUTION will resume du-
n ties Monday, September 3d. 1888, under the
immediate supervision Of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
and Mrs NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The sc0lastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per month 2 50
Academic IS {" - 60 90
Music. with use of piano g :" 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month. .-----.--..... 16 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra 10 co
Incidental l 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental; no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student must 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
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
depar*'uent is under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders viii provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
july % PrincIipa.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

BASE BALL.-The Scrub Nine and the
III. L. Garlands crossed bats ON Sunday
last, on the grounds Of the latter. The
game was very long one; both teams
doing very poor playing. This was the
fourth attempt of the scrubs to take
away the laurels from the Garlands and
met with success. 1t is now in order
for them to retrieve the lost honor of
being the "crack team of Opelousas."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
GHERIFF,S SALE.
j. MEYERS & Co, VS.. zENoN PIERRE
AUGuSTE.

No. 1880.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
DUBLIC SALE.
VACANT ESTATE OF MATTHIAS McGRATH
No. 1872
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. landry.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
dry, there will be sold at public sale to the last
and highest bidder, at Rayne. st. Landry, La,
on WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 1885,
duly n ouaied agctione als'or the OF fol amy
ing described property, belonging to the es-
tate of Matthias McGrath deceased. to wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in
this parish and State and described as the
northeast quarter IN E II dissection No thirty
five 1857 in township No. Ten QO) south of range
No. one ~ west Louisiana Meridian, and con-
tanning one hundred and sixty-two and 30-10O
(162 30-100) acres.
One creole horse, one saddle and bride, one
COW.
TERMs.-Cash.
W. W. DUsON,
july As Curator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25

Demorest's Illustrated Monthly Mag
azine for August cannot fail to give
pleasure to it's numerous readers. It
opens with an excellent story by Elean-
or Kirk, and, in addition, there are 9th
er admirable stories. The article on
Heraldy, which is profusely illustrated,
is both instructive and entertaining,
and among other good articles are
Memories of Napoleon" and "The
Grave of Bob Roy" The valuable pa
pers, "From Pencil to Brush" are con-
tinued, and "Woman's Indebtedness to
the Animal Creation" will be read with
interest. The various departments are,
as usual, we'll filed, and the oil picture,
ssMusic," by Leloir, is charming pro-
Auction.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Two Irish setter puppies, male and female.
Apply at this office. Feb. Att.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
DUBLEC SALE.
ESTATE OF PIERRE RICHARD, SIR.

No. 46O1
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-25
Communicated.
BAYOU CHrCoT, La, July 20, 1885

BAYOU CHTCOT, Lap JuIy ~, 1850.
Mr.. Editor:
The recent rains have insured a good
crop of corn, the stalks being well-eared
and the ears unusually large. Strip
ping fodder will commence the last of
this week. Cotton is looking finely and
promises to be a large crop, better than
for some years past. Peas look we'll
and also promise large yield. It will
not take many such crops as that now
ON the ground is likely to be, with fails
prices, to make many hearts happy in
old st. Landry, and enable planters to
pay their taxes cheerfully. With good
crops, good prices, good schools, good
roads and good bridges, the people
should be happy and thank good God
for His goodness towards them.
"There's good time coming boys,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
Some Boston Lawyers Incomes.

There's Judge Hoar. suppose he
must have an income from his legal
practice that amounts to at least $685.
600 year. easy. He is somewhat OF
an old fogy in the matter of charging
He is a very light charger. Indeed, he
is too old-fashioned altogether for his
own good. He is probably as able a
jurist as ever lived in Mass achusetts;
yes, or in New England, aud is by all
odds the ablest man at the bar now.
tell you that his charges are so moder-
ate that many corporations go to him
for opinions when they don't really
need them. Judge Hoar's opinions arc
not "cheap" in any other way. though.
and you can pin your faith to them
every time.
Judge William Russell, of Boston,
also finds fortune friendly to him.
don't know whether or not good luck
ever threw her proverbial old slipper a,
the judge. but guess she hits him with
about $50, 200 every year. He can buy
new shoes instead of the "old slip
pers."
The venerable Sidney Bartlett, the
Nestor of this bar, used to make ovel
100000 a year, though it was not de.
rived from his purely law practice.
should say that at least half of it came
out OF what be termed his purely pro-
fessional business, and the balance
from his investments, mostly in rail
roading. He is pretty wealthy, proba
bly, worth $l,500,000 to $2,OOO,O 900.
Peleg w. Chandler used to have &
good-sized law practice, too, probably
averaging over s50.0OO year. He /!
not so active in the profession, for he
must be about 80 years old now. Still,
l know that some of the leading law.
yers hcreabouts consult him upon i'm
portant legal matters. His son, Park,
er G. Chandler. does q pretty good
business, ranging from S25, 900 to $780,,
600 year. He doesn't 60 into cour,
much, but you know that those who
are called "office lawyers are the
ones that make the most, in consulta.
tions, advice, etc.
Then there's George O. Shattuck,
who used to be Chandlcr's partner.
guess he must do law business Ol
$25, 900 year, besides making a good
many extra dollars in railroads. He II
fairly rich now, and has an excellent
income. Boston Globe.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
Intelligent Pets.

Cats are like oysters, In that no ono
is neutral about them; everyone is ex-
plicitly or implicitly. friendly or hos
tile to them. And I ey are like child
rem in their power Of discovering, by .
rapid and sure instinct, who likes them
or who does not. II is difficult to win
their affection. and it is easy to forfeit
what 1t Is hard to win. But when CIV
en-, their love, though less demonstra-
tive, Is more delicate and beautiful
than that of dog. Who that is on
really intimate terms with . cat has
not watched its dismay at the signs of
packing up and leaving homer We
ourselves have known cat who would
recognize his masters footstep after .
three months absence, and come out
to meet him in the hall, with tail erect,
and purring all over as il to the very
verge Of bursting. And another cat
we know who comes up every morning
his master, sits on the bed, and very
gently feels first one eyelid and then
the other with his paw. When an
eye opens, but not till then, the cat
sets up loud purr, like the prayer Of
the fire-worshiper to the rising sun.
Those who say lightly that cats care
only for places, and not for persons.
should 60 to the cat show at the Crys-
tai Palace, where they may see recog-
niHOns between cat and owner that
will cure them Of so shallow an opin-
ion. When wo were last there one
striking instance fell in our way. Cats
greatly dislike these exhibitions; o cat,
as q rule, is like Queen Vashti, un-
willing to be shown, oven to the mobiles,
at the pleasure of an Ahasuerus. Shy,
sensitive, wayward. and independent,
q cat resents being placed upon cush-
ion in a wire cage and exposed to the
unintelligent criticism, to say nothing
Of the fingers, Of mob OF sightseers.
One very eminent cat belonging to the
masters common room at Christ
Church, Oxford, whose size and beauty
have on several occasions entailed on
him the hard necessity of attending Q
cat show takes, 1t is said, three days
to recover from the sense OF disgust
and humiliation which he feels, wheth-
er he gets prize or not On the oc-
casion to which we refer. a row OF dis
tinguished cats were sitting with their
backs turned to the sightseers. Two
little girls presently pushed through
the crowd to the cage or one Of the
largest, crying. There's DickW The
great cat turned round instantly, his
face transfgured with Joy. purred. and
endeavored to scratch open the front
OF the cage that he might rejoin his
little friends.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
SPECIFIC co.

Col; James J.. Fleming, prominent grocery
merchant member Of thu nvm Of Fleming 4
Lotion, Augusta. Ga. makes the following st to-
ment o. the treatment OF valuable horse with
In tn. isIi oi 1883 had valuable colt taken
With severe case Of pinteye, which resulted IN
ever seen. After eight or nine months Of doctor
Ing With every remedy that could hear Of de-
SPARED Of cure. At this time the horse was "n-
bind leg was as large as q mans body, and ha on
y over forty running sores He had also = number
Of large sores on his body and other limbs. Pe
vissd to end his suf.rings with the shotgun. He
v:sa valuable animal and did no want to lose him
After r.cti1E my 6r.p Il search er s1othsr rem.
] kse. 1t VS. In invaluable 70 the human family -
blood purineT. and Why should it not be for the
animal % we'll? ! did not hesitate, but sent last
ibsgas the treatment With OF Of q. 6. 8. snd
o.. OF water three times day. This I continued
for week. Then increased the dose 70 o.. Of
zach, and continued for week Then increased
70 o. and run II Tor week, when went back
to OF. again. The result was that the end Of the
@ hr.t week the horse had fair appetite, which he
the second veek even greater improvement wss
sPp.rent, 70, many Of the sores we're healing
ntcsiy' ant n ihs horse m deare . move
sho. gain 10 ns.h. and had full appetite. The
swelling had about disappearet. used In all
ss'Ss y bottle: Of Ard when quit
Z. August la:t all .ymptoms of the disease
ps,isd awa{ snd up 70 date no signs Of the rotur.
the horne has done mules work on my farm. :
J regard u one OF the most remarkable cures I
have ever known. Thu: this great medicine has
proven boon to the animal as we'll ss TO The hu-
man race.
Augusta, Jan. .. 1885, JAS l.. FLEMING.
mailed fTes. The swift specific Co,
Drawer ., Atlantis, Ga.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
DarkeninG Oak.

To render new oak wainscoting and
oak furniture dark and give it an an
tique appearance we have It from good
authority that ammonia is the cleanest,
best, and cheapest material that can
be used. The liquid stains commonly
used are apt to raise the grain Of the
wood. make 1t rough. and Is with diff
Guilty evenly applied. whereas in the
use OF ammonia 1t is simply the fumes
that color the wood. and do it SO CON-
pletely that it is difficult to tell wheth-
or the wood is really new or old. A
correspondent in the English Mechanic
gives the following process OF treat
ment, which he considers the best, aft
or trying the various other processes
used by builders and cabinet-makers to
darken woods: Coax IL fumigsted by
liquid ammonia. which may be bought
at any wholesale chemists. The wood
should be placed in q dark and air
tight room lin big packing-case. IL
you like), and half pint or 50 OF am
monia poured into 8 soup plate, and
placed upon the ground in tho center
OF the compartment This done. shut
the entrance, and secure any cracks, IL
any, by pasted slips Of paper. Remem-
Der that the ammonia docs not touch
the oak, but the gas that comes from 1t
acts in Q wondrous manner upon the
tannic acid in that wood, and browns IL
SO deeply that q shaving or two may
actually be taken of without removing
the color. The depth Of shade will en-
tirely depend upon the quantity OF am
mOnia used and the time the wood In
exposed. Try an odd bit first expert
mentally, and then use your own judg-
ment."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
The salvation .m,dx.." Falls.

The Salvation Army has received severe
shock by the lall Of one OF its members who
was regarded NJ zone Of the bright, particu-
lar stars" OF the Army, and is known here a.
among those who 6rst stormed the "devns
works" in this city, going from here to
Xenia.
Or Monday night the members of the
Army were invited 10 the residence of Mrs
Caddy, on Spring Hill, near Xenia, to tea
Amone those who accepted the invitation
was Ms, Maggie Lewis. A very pleasant
evening was spent, the members leaving for
the barracks In time to be present at the
evening services. Shortly after their depart
ure, Mrs Eugene Mcfarland, daughter of
Mrs. Caddy, missed two silver dollars and, as
she had observed them during their presence,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
fourBoy's Companions.

See that your boys have good asso-
ciates. A mother is quick to observe;
she can judge the kind of companions
her boys have by their behavior in the
house when the boys bring them home,
and, il she knows they are not all she
would wish, will advise and admonish
they are not good. Better let them
have q few good companions than
many who are "hail fellows well met. {"
A father has more opportunities for OBJ
serving the outside life OF the boys
than the mother, and should spare .
few minutes OF his surplus time to in
quire into the outside life Of his bows
just entering into life. A well reguia-
ted household depends upon the con-
duct Of the father MS OF the mother,
Command your children's respect from
their infancy aud you will always have
u th-""ob lie. -IhiiadelDht0 CaH.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17

knew that some one OF tie gu' SITS had made
the unlawful appropriation. Mr. Mcfarland
proceeded to the headquarters of the Saliva
toniss at once and made Captain Turney
acquainted with the loss and the suspicion at
isched.
In jns ice to the officers and other men,
bers of the army, il is proper to state here
that few days ago they discovered that Miss
Lewis was divergiug from the straight pa h
and had determined to send her home, aud
had ixei last onday MS the day OF her de-
parture, bnt at her own request she was al
lowed t, remaiusA few days longer. The cap
tain made an exsmin ,tion OF Miss Lewi,'s
effects as soon MS their boarding house was
reached, and to Ter dismay found the tuspc.
ion to he well founded, as in her purse the
two stolen dollars were discovered. They
were returned to Mrs. Mcfarland. and yester.
lay 'Tne Midget was sent t. her home in
Youngstown.
Maggie Lewis, the erring girl, is but pri-
vate in the army, though she represented
that she was cadet She cane here OF her
own accord aud during the establish ment of
the army rendered excellent service. AT the
time she committed the theft she had been
discharged from duty and tie army is in
no manner responsible tor the acts although
the officers have sought to make good all OF
her shortcomings of n pecuniary nature. The
girl is not an officer, but simply private in
the army, and so young she should be under
her parents care.
In connection with this escapade the jani-
tor OF the Xenia O..era House says tha, one
night while the Salvation Army was hold
ing services in that building, be detected the
same girl and another female member of the
army back OF the scenery, engaged in
spirited hugging match, catch as catch can,
with two male members Of the army, VI ho
were on visit to the Xeuia troops. Captain
Ross, the original commander o, the Xena
Barracks, is at home in s ,eubenvile. sick,
while all these worldly proceedings are in
progress.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
Squire Jobe, of Harmnnx xho exindled

Squire Jobes, Of Harmony, who swindIed
and embezzled several OF his neighbors at
that place, and then skipped out, was cap
tured last evening near Hartford City, lad,
where he has been since he left Harmony. He
WAS brought here last night by Marshal
Tounts and locked up in jail. The grand
jury has found three separate indictments for
embezzlem-nt against him. Jobes says he'll
have no bother in getting out Of his troub-
les, as be never intended to swindle any per-
son. At the time OF his arrest in Hartford
City ne was running small grocery store.