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St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

CHURCH POINT, La, Sept. 22d, 1886.
Mr.. Editor In my letter of the 7th
inst, requested the privilege through
your columns to PROFOUND question to
the Rayne Signal, which I thought
would be my last intrusion on your
space. But under the circumstances
trust you will pardon me again for once
and for all, as intend to waste no more
time in responding to and noticing the
Signals erroneous articles. as any man
with reasoning faculties can see from
what has been said in favor of a divis-
ion of st. Landry that the main object
wherein, if this be not the case, why did
my letters raise such a howl in Rayne
alone? Have we seen objections from
Mermentau, or Pointe- -Loups, (the
most remote parts from Opelousas,) or
any other portion OF southwest st. Lam
dry? Are the citizens of the above pla-
ces asleep over their interests? If they
are it is not the fault of the Signal, as
from what can learn it has been circu-
lated far and wide in the interest of a
division. | have never seen or heard of
a public road running through prairies
Hayes, FaQuetaique or Mamouth lead
ing in the direction of Rayne, nor have
| ever been informed of the fact that
the people of Acadia" would have to
cross so many dilapidated and floating
bridges in attending court at Rayne, the
jumping off place, as it seems. Besides,
/ pity poverty stricken Acadia " in
having to keep mp so many large"
bridges that her citizens may reach the
seat of justice.
To relieve the Signal writer I will an
swer his question by saying that the
boundary line does not run through my
place as he supposes," nor am [ any
worse off by the line than hundreds of
Of other citizens OF the southwestern
portion of the parish. Moreover, have
neqer been in favor of division on any
line, not oven the line that the good cit
liens Of s;oulee Croche, Church Point,
OpelousaSj and Rayne marked off and
pledged Yheir hon0rs to abide by. Is
this what the Signal considers "swift-
ness" to change from one subject to an
other
The Signal gives me praise for prof.
cheney in questioning" which is more
than | can say for the editor in answer
ing the questions propounded relative
to division of the parish. Well might
the writer observe when one has ex-
hausted all that he knows on on any
subject that is pernicious to the welfare
af the people. he winds upon the cry of
Ring" as it will be found on sitting
the matter that there is Ring" at the
bottom. 1t seems that the doctors are
an eyesOre to to the Signal man, as he
seems to fear no other class of citizens.
Ii it is the case, that they are sticking
him SO deep, it is great pity we have
so few in Acadia"
Before closing my valedictory, allow
me to say to the public, that am averse
to having my name in print so often, as
| have no further object in view in thus
coming out, than to expose this ridicu-
lous and nefarious affair, Matched up by
a few politicians and land-sharks who
are looking forward to self-aggrandize-
ment. Hoping that the good citizens
throuhout old St. Landry will give US
lift on October 9th, | will close by say
ing: Long live the old Parish as she
stands to-day. VIM. CHILDs
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

Lost, on Tuesday night in this town
a valuable gold watch charm, with a
white stone in the center. A reason
able reward will be paid to the person
finding and returning same to
Gus. CHACHERE.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

At Jno. Jacobs news stand this
week, Nine. Demorest's Portfolio OF
fashions and what to wear, Young la
dies Journal, Harper's Magazine, At
lantic Monthly, American Horticultu-
rist, ETC., ETC., Any book not on hand
will be ordered Immediately.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
OF ADMHNISTRATlO
ESTATE OF PIERRE AUCOIN, ST..

No 4734
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Henry Aucoin of st. Landry
parish has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate
of Pierre Aucoin ST., deceased late of
the Parish of St. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same i'll writing i'll my office, i'll the town of
OpelOusaS. within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES O. CHACHERE.
aug 2S2t Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

Two of our belligerent damsels were
fined nine dollars and costs, last week !;
and in default of payment, to work it
ont on the streets. One of them could
not raise the money, but she found a
gallant who is doing the work for her.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

Geo. w. Moriarty, gunsmith, Belle
vue Street, now keeps fine assortment
of breech and muzzle loading guns.
Pistols, brass and paper shells, all qua
ges and kinds, pin and central fire.
Cartridges for all kinds of pistols and
rifles. Wads, primers, caps, po"de.
and shot-best brands, sporting goods
generally. Repairs of all kinds prompt
lv executed in best manner Of work
manship at rock bottom prices.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

We had a call this week from Mr..
Magruder, son of Prof. w. H. N. Ma
gruder Of the Collegiate Institute at
Baton Rouge, who was here in the in
terest of the school, which has the
reputation of being one of the best in
the State.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.

The Goth, of September has been appointed
as the day for the examination of applicants
for Public Schools that do not hold certificates
from last year. At Opelousas at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. L. E. LITTELL,
Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
NOTICE..

The 10Th of October next is appointed to
examine the applicants for Public Schools that
day. L. E. LITTELL,
sept-25 Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
FOR RENT.

The Store at the corner near the Courthouse,
known as "TheO Chachere's Old Stand" For
Pr. LEFEByRE..
Sept. 4-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
Notice of Election.

By virtue OF "A proclamation issued by his
Excellency. S. D. McEnery, Governor of the
state of Louisiana, in accordance with law, all
the qualified electors of the parish OF st. Lam
dry. i'll said State, are hereby notified that an
election will be held on
Wednesday. October 9th, 1856.
for the purpose of taking the sense of the peo-
pie of the parish OF St. Landry as regards the
creation of the parish OF Acadia.
The polls will he opened in each election pre-
cinct, in said parish OF St. Landry, from the
hour OF o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock
in the afternoon, the day above mentioned. to-
wit: Wednesday, October 9Th 1886, for the pur-
pose of receiving the votes OF the qualified
electors OF the Parish of st. Landry, under the
supervision Of the Commissioners of election.
appointed by the authority designated by law,
according to law
T. ID. COOK,
Returning officer of the Parish of ST Landry.
Sept. 4, 1886.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
Estrayed or Stolen

ONE half American Roane horse with very
small white spot in the foreheaI, about eight
or nine years old, natural PAGER, disappeared
from the residence of the undersigned, on
Sunday Sept 4th Facsimile of brand at this
Office A re ard of $1,000 will be paid to any
person for Tia, recovery of same.
ERNEST VIDRINE,
sept 1s-1m Vile Plate Prairie.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

We call the attention of those inter-
ested, to the advertisement of Miss
Gibbs. She has the reputation of being
very competent teacher.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
MUSIC.

Miss Lizzie Gibbs, will open Music
Glass on the first of October.
sept 25-1m.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
NOTlCE!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. !
September 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 in his absence the Clerk of the District
Court at Opelousas La, on Monday November
LIST, 1886, viz
PIERRE BERTRAND.
who made Homestead Entry No. 500 for the
North East quarter Section l, Township south
Range West La Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Atanas Trahan, Augustn Miller Dutrve
Miller, Ernest LedouX. All of st. Landry
parish La. THOMAS J. BUTLER,
sept lS-6t Register
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF PIERRE LAFLRUR,

NO. 1910
PROBATE DOCKET,
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Whereas. Dondiegue P. Lafleur, of the Parish
of ST. Landry has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the Estate OF
Pierre Lafieur deceased, late of the Parish OF
St. Landry.
Therefore any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment, will file same in
writing in my Office within ten days from the
present notice.
sept. 25-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25

0nnn OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT IS
%UUU cents per hundred. Apply at
this Office to the DEVIL"
St. Landry democrat., 1886-09-25
BBCBEEC SALE.
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS ARDo1N sr.

No. 4727.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
DRAWBACK ON FLOUR BAGS.
An Apparently smell Matter, but
of vast Importance TO Mi1lers.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, February 6.-S.
II. Sssmons, Secretary OF the Rational
Millera' Association, has sent ont
circular to the millers OF the country
relative 10 a clause inserted in bill
introduced in the Houee OF Repre-
sentatives February Let by the Hon.
Abiam s. Hewitt Of New York, which,
the circular says, will prevent export.
ing millers from securing the Iebats oil
duty on jute tags. Accompanying
each circular Mr.. Seamons sends q
note advising the millers to send their
circular 10 the member OF Congress-
from his district. The clause referred
to reads as follows; Drawback IL in.
tended to cover the whole amount OF
duty paid, and piOot OF the landing
abroad shall be furnished. When the
drawback is less than 100000 the fse
for consular certificates shall not ex'
coed so CENTS" "rhis," says Mr.. Sea-
mons. "rCa1s very innocently, but the
practical effects of it would be
10 kill the collection OF draw
backs on -four Tags" If proc I
of landing abroad, az understo oil IN
Custom laws must consist OF the swo' n
declarations Of the merchant to whom
the merchandise is consigned or the
certificate Of the master and mate OF
the exporting vessels and the mer-,
chant. The master and maze must all
appear btf)re the United States Con-
sal at the port OF delivery. In the ex-
portation of large quantities Of -four
bags, made up of innumelaole small
shipments from various millers, varia-
bly, consigned to the oder OF the mil
lers themselves, the cost OF hurting
up at the port Of delivery every man
to whom the -four can finally be deliv-
cred, and OF then getting the master
and mate of the steamer TO go around
with such consisnees and execute in
Vulnerable certificates, would be found,
the circular tays, absolutely impracti.
cable in the conduct of business, and
millers are urged to notify, their Con
gressional Representatives Not the dis
astI ous effect this would have upor
the milling interests.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
sensntionnI pINorce snit.

WAuKEsuA, Wis, February g.
The suit for divorce brought by Mrs.
Nellie +. Phillips OF New Yo,k against
CAPT. VIM. l.. (atheywood OF Ocono-
mowoc, is now on trial in the Circuit
Court here before Judge Gloau. aud is
attracting much attention. The de-
PENDANT was married in February,
1856, to Mrs. Thomas l.. Parker, the
widow cf Capt. Parker Chicago
millionaire, who died several years
ago. Mr.. aud Mrs. Catherwood lived
on a large farm a few miles out OF
Oeonomowoc. Soon alter their mar
riage the plaintiff IN the present suit
put in an appearance, and Instituted
proceedings for divorce on the ground
that she had been married to Cather-
wood in New York. The complaint
alleges that the marriage was SOL
emniEed in New York City between
plaintiH and Catherwood, and that
herself and the captain lived together
as man and wife for a period OF from
ten 10 twelve years. She bad dress
making establishment, which was q
considerable profit (she being known
by customers as Nellie +. Phillips, her
maiden name); that on certain day
Capt. Catherwood took 1t upon him,
cell to 90 Wet, going TO Chicago auC
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
THE APPEAL.
what our Contemporaries Have 60
Nay About Oar Change Of Form.

Searcy (Ark.l Beacon: "Tha' ster-
ling 10 irnal, the Memphis APPRAL,
has abandoned the blanket sheet a1d
now comes to us in the form OF an
eiRht-page paper, neatly pasted and
trimmed, and presents quite a metro.
politan APPEARANCE. II ID one al the
bert and most reliable papers In the
South"
Brownsville (Tsnu,) States and Bee /;
ave congratulate our esteemed Goa
temporary, the Memphis APPEAL,
upon its continued prosperity. 1t has
lstsly adopted the quarto form, which
greatly improves its appearance. The
APPRGL stands in the fIout rank Ct
live, progressive newspa ers, and Its
Democracy has never been questioned.
The people look TO it as the great
Democratic teacher in the South"
Lamar Miss. Democrat; 1.-THE Mem
phis APPEAL ban made a wat i'm.
provement in changing the style oil
the paper. 1t is no loager q blanket
but a nice, newsy journal, one that We
like 10 read. We wish the APPEAL
continued success"
Somerville Tenn Reporter and Fdl
cos: "The Memphis APPEAL ap
pearA Wednesday as an eight'psgt
seven column folio, cut and pasted
The change adds to the attractiveuesi
Of the paper, making it much mor'
convenient to the reader. We arr
glad to chronicle this forward move
ment and evidence Of enterprise il
the odd Reliable 1t is now one Q
the Ia -gest, as 1t has long been one
the ablest and best, Of the Southern
dailies."
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06

thence In OcoDomowoc. During IN
absence { ( some time he continually
kept no correspondence with her IN
New York, addressing her by endssr-l
inc names. She followed him to Geo.
nomoWoc, learned Of bis marrisse AID
Immediately commenced a suit for d.
yorce. In his answer Cftherwood de-
nies each aud every allegation made
by his alleged wife, and rays that he,
being ali unmarried man, was prlvl-
legged 10 marry Mrs. Ola Parker. He
admits OF knowing the plaintiff in the
snit. He states that she is not his
vile and claims that the cut is n
scheme 10 ex'o t money from him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
suERmAN,s SILVER BILL

The silver bill offered by Senator
Sherman. which proposes that the
government shall buy a1d ttore silver
bullion, on The value Of which certifi-
Gates are b be Issued that will be cir
culated a. mo aey, is attracting much
attention. Though acknowledged 10
be better than the present system, as
the certificates would represent the
actual value of the silver deposited,
and not 20l cent, on the dollar less, as
the present dollars and certificates do,
II is generally condemned on other
grounds. II Is asked why the silver
mine owners should have a monopoly
Of government purchase Why cop
per, iron, wheat o, cotton should be
excluded from enjoying a similar
privilege, II such privilege is to be
conferred az silH The bimetallitt' see
In the bill a total upsettinU Of their
system, O, the silver, valued n. gold
rate, would be as much mere repre-
sentative Of gold rs tho certificate is
representative OF silver. Also az
the ratio OF silver to gold is constantly
changing there would be unsteadiness
in the value Of che certificates repre-.
sentlng 1t, which would render the
certificates unreliable ~ currency.
Twelve years ago silver dollar Of
the same weight and flneness as the
present dollar was worth more than
the gold dollar. Any important gold
mine discovery or heavy falling of in
the production of silver might pro-
duce the same effect again, or seri-
GUS decrease in the gold production,
with IA increased supply OF silver,
would bring about the oppoeits re-
suit. In short, the silver stored mp
by government, like other stored
merchandise, woull be subject to the
fluctua ions OF the usual law OF supply
and demand. The whole matter ia
one Of purely business nature, and
Congress should deal with it not uPon
bimetallic or monometal'ic theories
or as iavoripg mine owners, or in con
nection with paying dett5 or receiv'
ing such payment, but on pure com
mercisl principles. The man who
sells merchandise If any kline
buys money with it az much
rs he who parts with his money, buy'
merchandise, and the money ought t
be worth the merchandise az truly a
the merchandise is worth the money
For the government 10 have to single
out a particular article OF produc'
ilom all others, and trade upon II b.
putting out notes with the silver as sc
Curity for their payment, is general!
regarded as a misapplication Of gov
ernmentsl functions
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
LIBELIsG A MINISTER.
A Peculiar Case TDRt Is Exciting
Much Int rest az Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL, February 5.-The
daily press here is giving the action
FIR libel commenced by Police Justice
Mech seainst The Rev. Abbott E.
Kittridge considerable prominence.
The az ton is based on q declal a,ion
made by the Rev. A. 4. Ri tredge, in
a serm on last Sunday, that many OF
the justices were in league with the
criminals. using the FLOWING Ian
guage: "All fear OF the law is rapidly
passing from the minds OF wicked
M n; law breakers are only arrested
to be set free at the solicitation OF
come aldermen, or in return Tor a
handsome bride, ~as was true this past
week, when one justice, by the name OF
Mech discharged a company OF
gamblers &C the request Of the latter,
Ct a1ging the offense from gambling TO
disorderiy conduct and asking only
the fine OF IL from each. Interviews
with a number OF ministers of the city
are printed in which they ell declare
that Rev. Kittredge is a Conscientious
man and tia, he will undoubtedly be
sus'tiled by his congregation and
church people generally until it is
shown that he is wrong. A number
uuqualifiedly sustain him on the rec
ord of the release OF the gamblers in
the manner stated. Justice Mech de-
clares that it % a personal matter with
him and thai he will prosecute the
case to the end.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
D,s,res.inr Accident.

READING, PA, February ga most
distressing accident occurred here at !
o'clock yesterday. The north-bound
train on the Chensngo aud Allegheny
raihold left this city on time at l2;42
o'clock, and was getting fairly under
w.y when il dashed into sleigh in
which were Christian Daubsnspeck,
his wife and Mrs. Harper. The team
took fright and ran OF, dashing across
the tack justin front Of the approach
ING train, The locomotive struck the
sleigh in the eentsr, smashing 1t mp;
The occupants were thrown out and
sustained Injuries almost certain iatsI
to all. Daubenspeck had his eknil
fractured and several ribs broken. His
wife had both arms and one lel
broke. Mrs. Harper had one arm
broken aud was badly cut about the
head, All are supposed to have re
ceiyed internal injuries.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06
CORINTH, MISS.
villa stntem nts AbOHt the PTohi-
bitiOn Agitation.
IcoRREspoypENos OF THE APPEAL.

IcORREsPONDENCs OF THE APPEAL.l
CoRIETn, Miss, February BIN
your issue OF the Sd instant appears a
communicates from some person in
Corinth, who makes tome very wild
and cor hi,tipg s,st ments regard ding
the prohibit o. aylta ion in this city
The statement IA made that 6OO
vo.era ont of a Il tai of $50 asked for
the In w." which is correct If he will
admit tha, persons living outside OF
raiius of five miles of ConDth signed
the petition, and also that there is a
faint Suspicion that the petition in OPP
positiol to it was tempered with ut
Jackto1. AS regards the mass meet
ing," it was huge affAir-if we allow
that hundred or more colored min
listers attended, who we're present IN
Oorinth at TIE time attending confer
ence. OF course they are large
tax-payers, residing within a radius tf
five miles # Corinth. AS regards a
majority ( the taxpayers not favor
ing the repeal OF the law, if the W.T. ter
Of your attitls will take the pains 10
examine the sher ifs books and then
the names on the respective petitions,
he will quickly come to the contlu.
sion that he has made very wild
statement in a momeLt OF sud
den and uncomfortable enthusiasm.
AS 10 whether the repeal OF the law
would be the worst thing tbat could
bs done for the town." one has only
TO look at the vacant etore-rooms,
empty dwellings, deprec alton OF prop
erty, deere aIe in receipts OF cotton
and the increasing tide If emigration
10 tho West, and then he can judge
whether 1t ia "the worst thing OF not"
Before the Introduction OF this law all
was very difsrept, and two-thirds OF
the residents OF Corintb know it. A
ms iotity # the legal yo'ers-and the
largest tax payers-bRve signed pc.
tition to repeal this law, one which is
actually killing the town, and we hope
and trust that our tfficiel and artful
Legislature will pay ta-ef' attention
to the wiehes Of majority OF the
legal vt I srs ard tax-p 'yers who &c u
ally live within radius OF five miles
OF Corinth, a I'D not in graveyards and
Tennessee.
There is one fact apparent The
CO.. tinual agitation of this subject in
Coriuth has stirred up more strlfs and
hard feelings among our citizens than
any other question, aud all that The
"legal voters aud largest tax-payers'
desire is to submit the question to
vCts at the ballol-brx. or, in othel
words, give us local option and put az
end to this everlasting dickeriDg ant
uuarreling. The best interests o
Corinth demand IT, CoRRIGENDA.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-06

workingmen from the necessity OF be-
coming trsmps should be neglected.
The greater portion Of these unfortu-
nate peroos are mere laborers, men
without the knowledge Of any special
trade, aud TO elevate q good proper
ton Of this class 10 the rank ot srti-
sans, versed in the knowledge OF some
trade, would be to reduce the host Of
tramps. Apparently the best way OF
accomplishing this result lie by the
general establishment OF manual
schools, where youth receive a train
ing expressly adapted to qualify them
for learning any tale to which they
may be put Such school has just
been established in Toledo, o.. by the
liberal bequest Of Mr.. J. W. Scot.
The oouss OF instruction there covers
three years; the pupils must be at
least fourteen years OF sge. The ed
ucation given Is equally divided be-
tween metal studies and isa-ning
practical work. The studies include
arithmetic, geometry, applied mathe-
matice, science, chemistry, mechanics,
mensuratisu. book keeping, English
grammar and composition and other
branches. The practical requirements
are penmanshiP. drawing, the use Of
tools, including carpentry, wood turn
ing, pakern-makin., 70 giDg, solder
dering, biaziug and bench and ma
chine work in iron. Youths accom-
plished al this school will
accomplish them will be in re-
quest amVog employers, and with
their intel igence and knowledge Of
the principles of the processes they
engage In, they cannot, as rule, be-
come other than superior workmen in
the trades to which they may devot'
themselves; they would benefit their
country. no. tramp over it. With
such artisans tho "pauper labor oil
Europe" could not co npete. and high
skill aud increased inventive power
would give American manufactures q
high character in the worlds com
merce. The eubj sct Of technical
sehto's must have serious and prac-
teal attention.