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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ape
tite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, You are tidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, aud want to
brace up. Brace up. but not with sti-
mulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action
of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vi
tality, and give renewed health and
strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric BitteIs, and only so
cents bottle at NJ. P. Young g. Co.'S
Drug Store. 3
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
How the Cultivation of Cotton
Could be Made Profitable.
CapitOlian-AdyOcate,

The vast fortunes that have been
made from the extraction of oil from
the cotton seed demonstrates that the
cotton growers have been sacrificing
what ought to constitute the bulk OF
their profits. by selling the cotton seed
| to the mills, and in that way depriying
their lands of valuable fertilizer.
1t is high time that the cotton planter
should turn into account what is per
haps the most advantageous part of his
product-the seed.
Surely, some cheap machinery could
be devised that could be run by the
same engine that works the cotton gin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
"The Red Death' of Russia
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
Russia is peculiarly rich in surprising
Sects and associations, but the most as
founding is one lately brought to light
bearing the ominous title OF "The Red
Death" Its members affect to believe
that he who consciously permits another
to suffer prolonged pain, commits a
mortal sin. In order to abbreviate the
sutferings Of humanity i. is matter of
conscience with them to kill the sick,
that they may be put out of their pain
quickly. The association takes it name
from the fact that its executioners,
dressed in red for the occasion, strangle
their victims with red cord, placing
them for the purposes upon red cata-
falque, beneath the dull reddish light of
an oil lamp. This strange and horrible
association was brought to light by the
energetic opposition interposed 10y a
man in Saratoi when his mother and
sister endeavored to strangle his sick
wife. He called in the authorities, who
have already arrested some forty mem
bers Of the murderous sect. Their or
ganization seems to be transference
from India to Muscovite soil of the wor
ship of Bohwanee, the religion of the
Thugs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
State COnvicts.
WHAT Is PROPOSED FOR THEIR EMPLOY,
MENT.

WHAT is PROPOSED FOR THEIR EMPLOY
MENT.
A gentleman, speaking for Col. S. l..
tiary, says:
"Col. James owns about 10000 acres
of land in Tensas parish, called the
Marydale plantation, which he pnr-
chased for about $4,000, but he has
spent between $4,000 and $50,000 in
improving the lands. The Colonel has
not spent any money out of his lease,
and with the view of liquidating his
debts and Strengthening out his finan-
cial affairs he proposed to form com-
pany with capital of say 100000, of
which portion was to be expended in
the payment of his debts as lessee. In
return the plantation was to go into the
hands of the company, which would
have the right to use part OF the con-
vict labor in work on the plantation,
and the balance to be employed as usual
on the levees. This was only one
branch Of the plan which contemplated
also the enlistment of capitalists in
scheme for the reclamation of alluvial
lands, the development of the agrlcul
tural resources and a combination of
planters on a cooperative basis, with
the view of selling their products di-
rectly to the consumer, or manufacturer
without the Intervention of the middle
men. This is an outline of the propO-
sitions which Col. James desired to put
into effect, but the negotiations haYe
not yet been completed and the matter
is still in allegiance.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
MILCH COWS.

A FEW good mileb-cows for sale. apply to
"A JNO. NJ. WARE,
June 12-tf Opeleusas, P. o,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
NOTICE..

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La. Oct. 18th 1885, 5
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Henry c. Wilkins against Anton Castellic
for abandoning his Homestead Entry No 1898,
dated October sth, 1888 upon the lot No. Sec
ton Al, Township 9 South. Range West La.
Meridian st. Landry parish La, with view to
the cancellation of SAID entry, the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this Office
on the 10Th day OF November, 1885, at 12 O'clock
M, to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment
j. MASSIE MARTIN,
oct 2S-6t Receiver.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
THE
AMERICAN FIELD.


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l. and recognized authority Oh all spOrtin.
matters: Devoted to the Dog. Gun, Rifle,
tlSh and Fishing, and all legitimate Sports Of
events.
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Iirc" Months 100 Clubs OF 3 or more,
yr. to any address, S. each.
Specimen copies sent on receipt of 10 cents
Published so as to reach Subscribers every Sat.
urday.
AMERICAN FIELD PUB. CO.. Proprietors.
155 and 157 Dearborn Street
Chicago III.
y Rowe Mohawk" Editor and Manager
May 28, 1881
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
RICE THRESHER.

Mr.. j. n. Zaunbrecher has first-class Ault-
man Il Taylor Steam Rice Thresher, capacity
tllresh for the public on reasonable terms.
Will guarantee to thresh more and break less
rice than any. other thresher in the parish
Orders left at his residence in Plaguemine Bru-
lee or his rice farm in Prairie Hayes or witt,
". W. Duson, Rayne will have prompt atten-
ton. oct. 16-1m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
Bucklem'S Arnica SaRVe.

The best Salve in tie world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands, ciilblains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25c
per box. For sale by NJ. p. Young &
Co., Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
For Sale or Rent.

NSHE Pierre Michel Plantation, situated be-
IL tween Washington and Ope1ousas. One
OF the finest plantations in ST. Lanarv. Call ON
or address HAGERTY & HARDY,
&c l2-tf Washington, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13

On motion the report was accepted.
POLICE JURY Room. ST. LANDRY PARISH.
Opeousas. Oct 111h 1856.
Whereas, Messrs. Harmon and Voss. the con-
tractors for the building of the Courthouse,
have transferred to Joseph Bloch or bearer. on
the twenty-first day of August, 1886. their
claim against the parish of st. Landry, for the
construction of said Courthouse when com
pleted-sueh claim being for twenty thousand
eight hundred and fifty dollars:
Be it resolved that this Police Jury recog
niZes snch transfer:
And il is further resolved and agreed. That
should the said Harmon and VOss discontinue
the erection of the said building from any
cause, then the transferee shall have right
and authority to finish the same according to
said Harmon 4 Voss's contract and the Police
Jury authorizes the President to accept said
transfer. Adopted.
SROAD OVERSEERS APPOINTED.
Jerome Oliyier-From Bayou Teche next An
tome Arnaud to end of 40 arpents.
James Burleigh, Jr,-frOm Mrs. Mcpherson
to Grand Coteau Depot
A petition from the merchants and residents
of Grand Coteau and Arnaudville asking for
the repeal of the parish Sunday law until the
31st of December, 1886, was read.
Mr.. Clark in the chair.
Mr.. Guidry moves that the Parish Sunday
law be repealed until the 31st of December,
1886. The State Sunday law going into effect
on the LIST Of January, 1887.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
PATENTS OBTAINED: OFT. = Ed: and al! al

Y z n N AA = II ~ OIIltf DNslIeSs IN the
Z. ;. Patent Office attended to for MODERATE.
FEES. Our office is opposite the u s. Patent
O1hrr, and we can obtain patents in less time
than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING We advise as
to patentahility free of charge and we make
No Charge Unless We Obtain Patent
When patent is granted drawing of your i'll
Fentlon, with claims, yonr name and address,
once Gazette, paper of immense circulation.
And The only one that publishes this free
We refer here, to the Postmaster, the Supt.
of Money Order Div. and to officials of the U.
5. Patent Office. For circular. advice. terms,
and references to actual clients in your own
state or county, write to
G. A. SNOW Il Co,
Opposite Patent Office Washington, d. C.
aft
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13
The 2ailg gifagnue

Is Independent and fearless in it's edi-
torial conduct. 1t has the widest and
most complete system of news gathering,
by telegraph, correspondence and re-
portorial corps, and the most accurate
and complete market, commercial and
financial statements published in New
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13

Two greenhorns from Livingston
went into saloon at Amite City, a few
days ago, and one asked the bar keeper,
How much do you charge for drink
in here?" Fifteen CENTS" was the
answer. "Huh that's mighty high ole
man. It's only five cents out of the jug
over in Livingston. But never mind.
Come on Bill" "No | don't want any,"
said Bill, "I'ye had enough" SO one
poured out tumbler full and took
about half of it down at gulp. "Gosh!
Bill" he exclaimed, "that's bully! taste
it, and he handed Bill the remainder
which he tossed off like an old rounder.
So one threw down three nickles and
the two walked out, leaving the man of
troubles standing stupefed at being
taken in by a tarheel from the Thick
woods.-Jack, in Baton Rouge Truth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13

/ am informed that there was little
unpleasantness in school board in
lately, owing to the refusal of the board
to grant a teachers certificate to candi-
date for that exalted public position,
because she could not positively state
whether George Washington surren-
Prussians surrendered to the Italians at
SadOwa. But as the chairman and
other members of the board got into an
excited discussion as to the date when
Christopher Columbus settled in York
town and the Pilgrims first discovered
America, the board adjourned without
final aetion.-Jack, in Baton Rouge
Truth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-13

Voting Tor the repeal-Guidry, Saizan, Per-
rOdn. Voting aSainst-Haas, Dubuisson
Mts srs. Haas and Dubuisson having been a,,-
pointed committee to examine the claims on
ME against the parish, reported throughs their
CHAIRMAN MIR. Haas. that they examined and
found correct the following claims, viz:
ID. W. Wilson, lumber. 4 1874
a NJ Pod"ln, and hauling. 52.a5
VIM Leggett, % m
w, nv Lonnson, 5.76
1IeoGuie GullIory, repairing bridge 2O.O6
IOSeph Leblanc, '' $500
Hilaire FrilOt 30Go
~ ~ >. II. fafker, medical expert ...... $500
~ - 1viii Wv III a: Haas, $500
~. W; NJ thompson :" $500
J0hn Ogden, fees for criminal cases a15OO
0""!piie l-astrapes, Assessment Roll 1.677.45
Registration 10000
n x, Stationery, &c..-. 276O
= :, ~ " Nnfcnele, criminal fees 207.30
n sumter Taylor, st'y for s. Court I2S70
Gilbert L. Dupre, stationery for Re
Do4 c9rdgr,s ONCE 2o.50
Ie'tI y. !reZeVant, Clerks fees S. c. 20O0
~. Jolll "A. HAAS, medical services. $500
TIpJiou>dS courier, printing. 1850
4. y COOKE, returning OHcer- 5000
q i|'tidi! DtHlocfat, printing. 1900
y. =. Dison. sate, h0dlng election, &c. 57470
ID: -. LUXURY, MaSlStfate lees 925
lctof Lastfapes, repairs in Jail.--.-. $3.50
Landry Henesy, wolf scalp. 200
Slni7n % B. Manuel, Jr., juror inquest 400
fhul T. fontenot, 200
ON motion the Police Jury adjourned until
the I'd Monday i'll November being the Sth dav
of that month.
ALBERT GUTDRY,
Attest President.
2. j. LEFEBVRE, Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

It is estimated that the tariff reform
bill reported to congress by the ways
and means committee will, if adopted
work a reduction of taxation TO the
amount of So, 100000, but that IS only
a fraction of the relief which VIII De
afforded the people by reducing the coSI
to them of the articles On which the
tariff is removed or diminished, and the
cost also of other articles in the manu-
fscture of which those articles enter
The bill has been carefully devised SO as
to evoke the least possible opposition,
and there seems to be bright prospect
that with perhaps few changes 1t VIII
become law, and through Democrat
&c congress and a Democratic president
the people will at length experience sub
stantial relief from the oppressive bur-
dens of the system of so-called protect
i've taxation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04
POOR HOUSE PAP.
Nate Blevens Pays one of His Wire
pullers for Services rendered
in the past by getting
him appointed Poor
House Superin-
tendent.

Jan. goth, 1886, the following action
was taken by the county board, and re-
corded on the minutes in the County
Clerks Office. 1.-The board not being
entirely satisfied with the present man
agement of the Poor Farm, decided to
make change in the Office of SupeIin-
tendent, and Mr.. George King having
offered to perform the duties of Supt.
for three years at the rate Ofeeight
hundred dollars per year, on motion
the proposition was accepted" Why
was Mr.. Eastwood bounced so unceri-
moniously, there has certainly been
but little complaint as regards his man.
agement of the institution, he is man
of good judgement, industrious and
honest, he received five hundred dollars
per year, why did they not ask for bids
like they did in the past, why has the
matter been kept so quiet? Mr.. King
was chairman of the committee on Gre
dentials in the convention that nomi-
mated Mr.. Blevins for commissioner.
Must the county pay 5000 extra in the
next three years to reward him for ser
vices done Mr.. Blevins in political
convention? A superintendent sal
airy for years at $500 per year is ST.
500, at $500 per year is 81, 400. How
about the old soldiers? Mr.. Eastwood
has an honorable discharge, but he gets
the bounce, and a man that was hum
dreds of miles away from the battle
fields gets his place and three hundred
dollars more per year. Tax payers dc
you enjoy Mr.. Blevins method of re,
warding his strikers?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

Although the senate may refuse to
confirm the presidents nominations
when not advised of his reasons for the
removal of the predecessors of the ap-
pOintees, the president remains master
of the situation. The men appointed
hold the offices, and if the senate does
not confirm them the president can re-
appoint them as soon as the senate ad-
journs. Meanwhile the Republican
senators place themselves in the unenSi-
able attitude of neglecting their consti-
tutional duty to consider nominations,
and for no other reason than a question
of doubtful prerogative relating to re-
movals, and not to appointments, which
is advanced from purely partisan mo-
tiveS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

The solid south is in imminent danger
Of being rent into fragments by three
forces, protective tariff, education and
individual interest. And what God
thus puts asunder don't let any DEM
ocratic statesman undertake to keep to-
gsther.-GGzette.
God is a God of love and peace, and
no one but a sacrilegist would pen such
words. God winnows the wheat from
the chaff, God endeavors to purify, the
devil to pollute and destroy. The devil
undertakes to contaminate the good and
innocent by bringing them in contact
with his allies. The prohibitionistS
claim to be the party of coed morals,
and that the anti-prOhibitiOnists are the
party of sin and wickedneSS in all forms.
The prohibitlonists claim that God is
with them and the devil is leading the
opposite forces. Suppose a prohibition
list and an anti-prohibitionist are both
attempting, through the same channel,
to mould public sentiment, is it not ask
ing too much of the public to separate
the two ideas? Now, according to the
views of many consistent prohibition
lists, they honestly think they are serv-
ing God when advocating, by both
tongue and pen, the cause of prohibit
ton. We venture the assertion that
there is not one prohibitiOnist, who is a
God-fearing man and is honest in his
convictions, but what believes he is not
only working in the interest of the body
but of the soul; we give honest prohibit
tionists that credit. But such COM
bination as the one above, we ask honest
prohibitionists if God ought not to put
asunder. Take an individual wavering
between the two views, ought he not
have prohibition dealt out pure and un-
adulterated. To-day he reads the views
of one and says, almost persuaded now
to believe" Thenext day few more
encouraging words and the conversion
would be complete, but the next day he
finds the devil has turned the wicket
and is feeding the channel. Suppose
he waivers and falls back into the DEVILS
ranks, who is to blame? We can not
say, like the Gazette, that God puts
asunder and stirs up strife for the bene-
ct of politicians of any party, such talk
is of course pharisaical. God can't
winnow the wheat from the chaff |
when there is no grain, the shell may
be there but the kernel never properly |
filed. God and the devil never formed a |
partnership; you can't fndit in the book
of Holy Writ. Talmage and 1ngersoll |
might form a partnership to sell coal or
run a store, but they could never pub
lish a paper with the names of Talmage
and Ingersoll as editors, the people
would say, ssgaze on the monstrosity.'
GAS lettbi tear By. caa you Name its l
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

The celebrated Rev. DR.. L. krohn
has been retained rs editor. He seems
determined to earn his money, as he
furnishes about three columns Oh ell
torial for each issue But there is such
q thing as OVERRIDING the matter, and IL
appears to us the Reverend gentleman
is inspired more to the filling of space
than the ingredient qualities OF the
matter. He writes upon too many INV
ial subjects, giving an unWarranted
prominence to numerous matters, which
causes many of his editorials to be some
what stilted and tame to the ordinary
reader. A vein Of slang also pervades
his writings, which appears to us to be
out of place coming from man OF the
clerical profession. Wedo not pen this
criticism to discourage DR.. Krohn at
the beginning of his editorial career,
but to say he mas not evidently grasped
the true editorial hang of the thing.
Horace Greedy was the most noted ed
itor of his time, for the reason that he
readily understood the wishes of the
masses and got down to their common
place level. Less and Well-written ed
itorials are what are wanted-thOSe
which commend them, to the reader, ap-
pealing to his innate sympathy by theil
perspicuity, candOr and scope of under
standing. But the Doctor will doubt
less learn in full time the quirks of the
profession and glide serenely as ship
on a calm sea.
The above from the Salina Republican
is rather harsh on the Rev.. Gentleman,
Be more charitable brothers, give the
DR.. a chance, do not throw an over
dose of dampness on an overdose OF
enthusiasm, it will wear off in time.
Be charitable.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

King Leopold writes to Mr.. Cleye-
land as MY dear and great friend. y
concluding with 81 am, very dear and
great friend, your sincere friend. -
WherenpOn Mr.. Cleveland rises with
the emergency and replies: Esteemed
and great friend. + i am. nv es-
teemed and great friend, your faithful
friend" From which it may justly be
inferred that our relations with Belgium
are of the most cordial and friendly
fisttife. X. G.. Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04
(Signedl
Chapman Items.
G.. F. SHOLLENBERGE.

The literary society still lives and
flourishes. There may be said to be
two such organizations, one among the
scholars. The last was started on &
good basis.
Already the candidates for city offices
are in the field in full force. Hand
shaking has commenced in good earnest
And this is all for little offices where
the incumbent gets no pay, and curses
attend every important move he makes,
Some remarks were made last week
about a turkey that the writer had pre-
scented to him. Now that fowl is
dead and gone, and in the owners grief
he does not feel disposed to have the
good name and character of that gobbleI
thus foully dealt with or slandered.
The liquor cases caused the characters
of innocent persons to be traduced
enough without striking off onto this
| lamented bird.
Several changes in business matters
will occur in town within few weeks.
Oldresidents will leave and perhaps new
ones come in and fill their places.
There can be no question but that
some of the excitement during the last
few days in the whiskey cases has
been productive of much harm. 1t has
estranged friends, and some parties on
both sides are to blame for private and
unnecessary talk that will not only in
jure those parties spoken against, but it
will prove in tenfold greater degree
disastrous to the speakers, especially
those who try to carry water" on both
shoulders.
There are but few loads of grain
coming to town at present and for
few days matters have seemed rather
dull.
Eggs are down to ten cents per dozen
and the stores are receiving large lots of
them from the farmers.
Good butter is Is cents at the
stores. Potatoes are about 81 per BUSH
ell. 1t hardly seems as if the prices
were in comparison with the cost of pro-
ducing the articles above named.
While W. B. Banning was attending
court last week tenant, named Moore,
who occupied his farm, north of Chap
man, appropriated quite an amount of
Mr.. BIS shelled corn. He not only took
this corn away in a hurry to Chapman
and sold it for the cash, hiring teams to
haul it at once, but he then took his |
family, consisting of wife, to Junct-
ion City, where he left for parts I'M
known. Mr.. Banning will probably |
look further into this matter, and says |
he will bring the man back here if |
possible.
A very sensible man is going to make
an effort among the thinking and Christ
ian temperance people to cause them to
desist from the use of so much strong
and especially the young men
and mere boys. There are no doubt
many boys and young men who use
enough strong tobacco in each month to
Keep them poor and emaeiated, nervous,
md shattered in intellect. 1t is high
lime that some do stop or it will create
N appetite for strong drink, such as but
iem dream Of OF think can be made.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

The following are the aspirants fol
congress in the Fifth District, as pub
lished by the Minneapolis Messenger:
.DduiS-Geo. w. Martin.
MarShau-W. W. Smith, Perry
Hutchinson,
DickinSon-J. r. Burton, j. NJ Hodge.
Cldy-Wirt Willing Walton, D. A.
Valentine.
Sdline-C. E. Faulkner, J. II. Pres
colt.
CLo,td-F. W. Stargis, c. w. Melon
aid, n. B. Brown, ct al.
Some of the above gentlemen are
good and strong men, but Writ Willing
Walton somewhat killed his chances
when he called his friends Swapping
currs" for bringing his name out. And
in an answer to him and exchange says.
whoa, sonny! Better be thankful
that your friends have gratifed your
vanity enough to even name you for
the place. The matter is not likely to
become serious enough to embarass
your business
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-04

Republican papers in all parts OF the
district are kicking against the renoml-
nation of Anderson for congress, but
the Junction City Union comes 10
his aid with the following:
The people of the district are for
Anderson. and they want to attend to
their business, or the POLITICIANS VIII
trade them off.