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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
OPELoUsAs La, Nov. 10, 1886.

OPELOUSAS La, Nov. III, 1856.
Editor ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT:-Mr.
nj. L. Swords publishes communica-
ton 10 your paper, and from its tenor
some friend of mine is evidently aimed
at. / do not know who that friend is
bnt while would not answer it for my
self, will for him or them.
A few days after the adjournment of
the last Legislature, and after Senator
the amount of the balances standing
against me on the tax rolls of 1884 and
1885, being the balances standing IN
collected and uncollectable, on account
of double, erroneous, and illegal assess
ment for those years, many items of
which had been carried Oh our rolls for
90 years, as copied from old rolls. See
Recorders office: taken by informa-
tion." etc.
/ saw some friends from Big Cane,
who told me: 'sMr. Swords is giving
you hell; he is telling in the Deighbor-
hood that you collected $4,000 of the
States money, aud did not pay it into
the State Treasury, and it will break
Dusoa to pay it."
This was what no man had said, nor
could any man say it without lying.
The communications between Mr.
Lewis and the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, having taken place while was
absent. when returned home listened
to the advice of my old friends and said
nothing, yielding to their Judgment
against my own, as it is well known "a
man is not the best judge of bis own
cause.u
Later on, was again informed Mr..
Swords was taking special interest in
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
A Il ESOLETION.

Entered into by the citizens and stock raser."
bounded north by the Cypress Creek, east
by Nez-Pique and the Borky Bayou, south
by the lower Beaver Creek and Nez Piuue
and by the Calcasleu River. in line with
the lower Beaver Creek and the Cypress
Creek.
Resolved. That we the undersigned citizens
90 agree to stand together in supporting the
" Civil Laws" in the prosecution OF all parties
for stealing stock of any kind. Also, that
will stand together in protecting those who see
and report anyone for stealing. We further
notify all parties wishing to hunt stock i'll this
community to let some citizens know what
their object is. They must come i'll day light
and go out in day light. Onr purpose is to put
down any kind and all kinds of theving. Fir.
hunters are cautioned about burning the range
and shooting stock. A. NJ. Goodwin. and j. l.
PerrOdin Deputy sherIffs for the Club.
AM Goodwin. Louis O Fontenot,
j l. PerrOdin. Onlie DogaiS,
James Henderson, Louis Perkcu.
Will McMelen. Blackwell
Louis Prud'hOnme. J T Cryer.
W NJ Garden. W . Johnson
Robert Delafosse, IN Strother.
&C whitley. W G Wick.
Charles Johnson. Narcisse 8elare.
II Henderson, j III DrOddy,
j Born, William Legget,
Jean Ain, Mcdaniel
Cirer, r Fish.
James NJ Seiley. John caves.
DIV Parnell, Benton Trigger.
T ] Seiley, LEROY 4 Calfoou.
NJ Wilmington, Ogust Gradnie,
4 Odam, John Gradnie.
I Perry. Henry Coward,
John EaveS. Elcc Sterling,
W Ii Penny. Thomas johnson.
Fenny, T q Peters.
ANJohnson. James Beltrd,
z ToWnzel, 2 L Str0thcr,
q riStotf. Elui simon.
Renson Ashmore. Onczime Fontenot,
Narcisse GuillOry, l. Mathis.
Neville Dogais, Ftlcien Dupre,
Leon Johnson. John Bond,
Wash VIM, Arvien Ain.
Oct 2-3m.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
OPELOuSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

FNNEEHS INSTITUTION will resume dll'
IL ties Monday, September 9Th, 1886 under the
immediate supervision OF Mrs. M NJ. Hayes
and Mrs. M. A. Davis, with competent ASSIST
ants. The scOlastic year consists OF lofty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months s.
Music. with Use Of piano Go,
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month .-.-... IS o.
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. ----.---.....-1 10 H
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental; no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
posed but every student must comply with the
rules, and mnst prepare up to the measure OF
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instructions
are designed to train the mind to the habits u
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 j.
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
depar' is under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders viii nrOVide themselves
With BID TX It's ard towels
EOr pa tic,.iiar:, '. ttres
Mo>, Nj. N. HAYES,
uy = orincrloa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13

Every dollars worth OF
goods bought, entities the pur-
chaser to a chance in the draw
ing of a Fine China dinner and
bed room set, and two small
Ter prizes, which takes place
FEBRUARY, list. 1887.
AS my profits are very close
I do only a strictly Cash bust
ness and guarantee satisfac-
ton in ever y business transac-
ton. Corner Union and North
Streets. one block from Post
Office. Oct. 30-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04

AN INTERESTING CAsE.-A case has just
been tried by the County Court of Orange
which excited much interest. On January
1, 1885, a law for the regulation of the prac.
tice of medicine in the Commonwealth went
into effect In Virginia. The purpose of this
law is to keep incompetent men out of the
profession of medicine, and every person in
tending to practice medicine must first stand
successfully an examination before a State
board of medical examiners. The certificate
of the president ofthe board that an appli-
cant has passed satisfactory examination
is necessary to obtain license. At an ex-
animation held in Richmond, in April last,
some applicants were rejected, among them
being DR.. B. B. Halsey, of Orange county.
In defiance OF the law, it is charged, DR..
Halsey entered upon the practice of medi-
cine at Barboursville. He was indicted BY
the grand Jury, and at the trial his counsel,
ex-Attorney- General Field, of Albemarle,
and Col. Thomas Whitehead, of Lynchburg,
entered demurrer to the effect that the
law was IL void by reason Of uncertainty;
~ unconstitutional because it interfered
with mans right to enter profession, and
~ interfered with the revenue laws. The
court oyerruled the demurrer and at the
next term will try the case on Its merits.
DR.. Halsey will, 1t is thought, test the mat
ter further by carrying 1t to the Court of
Appeals. He has abandoned the practice
of medicine until the matter is adjusted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04

HONORABLE TEsTIMoNY.-Wet take great
pleasure in reproducing from our esteemed
colleague, the Concrete of Sagua, the warm
adieu given to Mr.. Clarence @. Ford, who
has Just been relieved in the Consulate of
the United States at that town by Mr.. Dan.
lei Mullen. Old friend of ours, we have jus.
tilted reasons to say that Mr.. Ford is gen.
tleman in all the expression of the word ;
that is the reason why We have not been
surprised at the painful impression caused
the merchants, press and the public in gen.
eral by the sudden notice of his transfer to
another place. The Concrete says as follows:
1--WE would be very unjust if together and
in the name of the merchants we did not
manifest our gratitude to Mr.. Clarence c:
Ford, who during long time has occupied
said place, for the impartiality and recttude
that has governed his actions, captivating
such general regard that when it was known
that Notwithstanding the change that took
place in the Government on account of the
election of Mr.. Cleveland fer President, MIR.
Ford would retain his post as Consul, re-
ceved the warmest congratulations as we'll
of the press as of the merchants of this town.
We doubt not that the Government of his
ration will reward his good services by
placing him in more distinguished post"
-Boletin Commercial, Of Havana, Cuba, Nov.
"a, 1885.
The Boletin Concrete, of Havana, Cuba
Is the most important newspaper in the
island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The situation in France is represented
as bad, morally, politically and financially.
Senator Blair, it is said, intends to make
q serious effort to secure prohibition for the
District of Columbia.
The twenty fifth anniversary Of the &C,
cession of Emperor William TO the throne
of Prussia, was observed in Berlin yester.
day.
Secretary Bayard does not appear to show
much apprehension concerning the recent
attacks made upon him for his action with
respect to the Canadian fisheries and other
matters.
The directors of the Southern Exposition
at Louisville, KY, have asked the share
holders for loan of $50 900 to carry on the
Exposition next year. This years Exposi-
ton little more than paid expenses.
Hon. Chauncey F. Black, son of the late
Hon. Jere. S. Black, and at present Lieu
tenant Governor of Pennsylvania, is under
stood to be the choice of the Randall ele-
ment as the democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of that State.
The building situated on the corner of
Carondelet and Julia streets, New Orleans,
known since 1854 as the Southern Hotel,
was destroyed by FIRE yesterday morning.
The inmates barely escaped with their lives
and lost all their personal effects. The loss
is estimated at 10000 1t is reported that
one man, believed to be Louis kissman, q
musician, persisted in the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
Criminal Libel,

:. MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 4.-German cir
cles here are considerably exercised over
the arrest of A. Schoenleber, prominent
furniture dealer, on the charge Of criminal
libel. The arrest was caused by Christian
Ritter, rival furniture dealer, who alleged
that Schoenleber had circulated postal cards
on which was written charges that Ritten
was murderer and thief. 1t is fact
that Ritter killed a man in self defense at
Milwaukee Garden about fifteen years ago,
but was exonerated BY the jury. He OBJ
jects, however, to Schoenleber publicly
characterizing him as murderer and a
thiefand sues for SO 900 damages. Schcen-
leber was arrested Sunday and released soon
after on $1,000 bail. It's said that two more
suits for the same amount will be filed
against Schoenleber, to-day, by another
rival in business who alleges that Schoenle.
Der has written offensive letters about him.
These communications were all anonymous
but it is alleged that the authorship has
been established.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Thos. Branch, the Richmond banker,
celebrated his eighty. third birthday last
week.
Charles Freyer, in Jail at Charlottesville,
on charge of forgery, answers to the de-
scription of the man who forged the sigma
ture of Rev. James A. Mitchell, at Centre
vile, Md.
VIM. Hunter, negro, charged with having
robbed and murdered James Bennett, near
Portsmouth, on Christmas eve, has been
arrested in Smith6eld, Isle of Wight county,
His lavish use of money and other circum-
stances led to his capture.
Some of the farmers of the State, and es.
pecially those who are members of the diff
ferent agricultural societies, are preparing
to move upon the Legislature for an appro-
priation of $15, 900 to be devoted to the es.
tablishment of agricultural experiment sta
tons at the three principal colleges of the
State, which are now supplied with agricul-
tural departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
Fires.

AUBURN, n. Y, JAN 4.--The forge shop
and rolling mill of the E. D. Clapp Company
took fire shortly before - o'clock last night
and despite the efforts of the fremen, was
totally destroyed The building was one
story high and 32OxS0 feet. The loss is
10000; insured in New England mutual
companies for $4,000.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Dunlap's hat manu-
factory at Nos 70 and IS Nostrand avenue,
Brooklyn, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Several alarms were sent out as soon
as the fire was discovered, but the efforts OF
the iremen proved unavailing. The build
ing, which was 2OOx75 feet, was insured for
S2O0,OOO The loss is estimated Of $3.50, 900.
It is said that the fire was caused the over
turning of can of oil by dog.
APPLETON, Wis, Jan. A fire in the Appleton
Manufacturing Co.'S. Works yesterday caused a
los of S15, Oo0 fully insured
VIScENNEs, Ind Jan. 4.-Jos. Goldstein's drug
store and w. P. Chavcr's dry goods store were
burned to the ground ut Peasantville, Sullivan
county, Ind, yesterday. Loss $4,000; insur-
ance small.
LANSING, Mich, Jan. 4.-The creamery of Far
ran & Shank was destroyed by fro last night.
Loss SIT, 900; fully covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAzErTE.)
RICHMOND, Va, January Ex-Governor
Lees first official act was to appoint Judge
Waller R. Staples member Of the Board
of Visitors of the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College at B!acksburg. Yester-
day great many persons called on him and
they were most cordially received. 1t seems
that Governor Lee will make the most pop.
ular Governor Virginia has ever had. He
is certainly the easiest-man to approach that
has filled the gubernatorial chair for many
wears. He and his most estimable lady
have captured the hearts of the Richmond
people, and Richmond society is praising
Mrs. Lee and rejoicing that such a charm
ing and fascinating lady as she is, will, in O
few DAYS, be mistress of the Governors man
sion. The Governor and Mrs. Leo shook
hands with eight hundred and forty-three
persons at the inaugural ball reception.
The resolution pending for the publica
ton of the names of persons paying taxes in
coupons came near being passed in the
House yesterday. Among the prominent
democrats who voted against the resolution
were Messrs. Black, Buchanan, Cardwell,
Dunlop, Figgstt, Munford, Porter, Stribling
and Terry. Speaker Stuart and Mr.. Pollard
voted for the BILL. A few minutes after the
vote was taken Mr.. Waddi!l, the republi-
can member from Henrico, came in in a
hurry and wanted to speak against the
resolution. He had big speech prepared
and tomorrow, if possible, he may thrust
it upon the House. But TO do this will re-.
quire some knowledge Of parliamentary
tactics, because the average legislator in
the present General Assembly is not dispos-
cd to listen to long speeches.
Three fourths of the republican members
of the House have not put in their appear
ance at the Capitol since the two houses ad.
journed for the Christmas holidays, and
yesterday there was some difficulty in OBJ
tanning quorum, in consequence of the
absence of so many democrats and republi.
cans. 1t is thought the Legislature will
settle down to real work this week. Thus
far comparatively little work has been &C
complished, save the election Of county
Judges. B. P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04

Railroad Earnings.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Ths statement OF
the Louisville and Nashville road for NO
vember shows gross earnings 81 ,12s ,O22; OPP
Grating expenses, 1896; net earnings.
s445, 626. There was paid for construction
500, 474 leaving balance of 1923, l52. The
figures above compared with those Of the
same month last year show decrease in
gross earnings of $40, TIA, an increase 10 OPP
Grating expenses of Sc ,46e, and decrease
in net earnings of $76, $50.
The gross earnings of the Chicago and
Northwestern road for the month of Deem
Der shows gross earnings 81 ,97s,l 100, an in
crease over the same month last year of
So. 400.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In the Senate on Saturday joint resolu-
ton was reported pos'poning the sale OF
delinquent lands for the period of thirty
days from the time prescribed by the law
approved March 10, 1854 and directing the
Auditor of Public Accounts to inform the
various county and corporation treasurers
of said delay. Several amendments were
proposed and the matter was finally pass
ed by.
The bill amending the law in regard to
filling vacancies in the county boards OF
school commissioners was passed.
A petition was presented from the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, of Loudoun, for
the abolition of certain taxes upon it and
other such companies. A similar petition
was presented in the House..
A bill was introduced to re arrange and
reduce the number Of the judicial circuits
of the Commonwealth. 1t is proposed to
so district the State as to make thirteen in
stead of seventeen districts, and to make
each district have about $4,000 population.
A bill was also introduced prescribing a
time within which coupons shall be re-
ceived by any officer in payment of taxes,
debts, or demands due the State.
The Committee for Courts of Justice were
instructed to inquire and report whether
there can be any appointments made for
county or city superntendents of schools TO
fill unexpired terms, or whether appoint
meuts, when made, are for full term.
In the House Of Delegates joint resolu.
ton was adopted instructing the Auditor OF
Public Accounts to postpone all sales of de.
linquent lands for period of sixty days,
and that be order suspension of the copy
ing of the delinquent tax lists for like pc.
Rod.
A bill was introduced authorizing the con.
struction Of q railroad from Goodson to and
through the coal mines of Russell, Dckin-
son, and Buchanan counties The propos.
ed road will be about sixty miles long, and
will pass through rich mining section OF
the State
A bill was also introduced TO provide a
special court of appeals. The object of the
bill is to select five circuit judges by joint
vote of the two houses, who shall constitute
a special court of appeals, to whom shall be
referred for decision large portion of the
business now upon the docket of the Su
preme Court. The bill is introduced in
consequence of the crowded condition ofthe
calendar of the Supreme Court, which pre-
vents the trial of q cause for several years
after it is docketed.
The joint resolution providing for the pub
LEGATION of names of persons paying taxes in
coupons was defeated by vote of yeas, 81,
nays, 81.
The bill appropriating $4,000 to pay the
claims allowed disabled soldiers and marines
was passed.
The Joint resolution for the relief Of the
tax. payers of the State was recommitted
The bill amending the code in regard to
duties of city councils to make appropria.
tions for school purposes was recommitted
to the Committee on Schools.
A large number of bills were ordered to
their engrossment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
Important Decision.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The Supreme
Court to-day rendered it's decision in three
cases known as the Mississippi railroad
commission cases. The judgments of the
circuit court from which these are appeals
were reversed, and the causes are remanded.
The railroads concerned are the Illinois
Central, the Mobile and Ohio and the New
Orleans and Northeastern. The principle in
volved is the right of the State to pass laws
controlling, in certain respects, railroads
which extend into other states The decls.
ion is favorable to State control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
Dime Novel Heroes.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. A daring and
unique robbery took place on the Harrison
pike Just on side the city limits, at an early
hour Sunday morning, the burglars being
mere boys, who wore masks and conducted
themselves in regular dime novel style.
Theodore Wolf lives in q small house lit
tie apart from his neghbors. His wife, who
was alone in the house, was abed and asleep.
She was awakened by knock at the front
door, accompanied by the summons, open
this door, or We'll break it down we'er rob-
bers;" and then, while the woman almost
tainted with fear, the threat was executed
and the masked marauders stood before her.
"Where is your money and your silver
ware ?" demanded one of the robbers. The
woman detected the voice of boy attempt
ing to speak like man. She refused to
give up her valuables and one of the ruff
ans threw her upon the floor. The other
went through the house scattering every
thing to the right and left, and shouldering
and pocketing whatever struck his fancy.
When the house had been thoroughly rihed
the two youthful robbers made good their
escape, and have not yet been arrested nor is
the identity of either known to Mrs. Wolfe.
When Mr. Wolfe returned scarcely half an
hour after the unique robbery had been
committed, he found his wife nearly over
come with fear, and she has been danger
ously i'll ever since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. "A storm of
great energy is now central in the upper
lake region moving northeasterly. A cold
wave now covers the Gulf States, the Ohio
Valley and Tennessee and the southern
portion of the upper Mississippi valley
moving slowly eastward. With the excep-
ton of the west Gulf States general rains
have fallen in all districts with SHOWS how
ever in the Missouri valley. The winds in
the districts bordering on the Atlantic are
from south to east: they have shifted to
westerly on the Gulf States, the Ohio VAL
lev and Tennessee and are northwesterly in
the Missouri valley; elsewhere they are
variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04
An Iuhuman Mother.

CHICAGO, Jan. "A Crestline, Ohio, sre-
cial to the Times says: A dining room girl
employed at hotel here gave birth to an
illegitmate child Saturday afternoon uDat-
tended and threw it into red hot stove.
The odor of burning flesh disclosed the
horrible deed. The girl is lying at the point
of death, and the facts of the case cannot
be learned The coroner from Bucyrus
came here yesterday, but has not taken any
action in the case. No arrests have yet
baen made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04

If THE President will read Mr.. Arthur
Richmond's open letter to Secretary Bayard,
in this months number of the North Amer'
can Reriew, especially that part of it ridi-
culipg the Secretary's expression that
popular government was failure II men
were to expect office as reward of party
work., he will be apt to like the reviews as
little as bis recent letter to Mr.. keppler
shows he does the newspapers. But, for
his own sake, it is hoped he will not write
another letter to manifest that dislike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-04

IT Is PROPOSED by some of the intelligent
farmers of the Valley of Virginia to endea-
yor to increase the membership of the anti
tariff league among the farmers of Virginia
1t is hoped they will succeed. Why all the
farmers, not only of Virginia, but of all the
other States, should not oppose the existing
tariff is hard to tell, as by it the market of
every thing they have to sell is restricted,
and the price thereof consequently decreas-
ed, while the price of every thing they have
to buy is increased.