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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
1t Was a Caricus CA3no.I3eDsp,

The other day while Michigan Gcnesss
train was waiting at st. Thomas a youne.
NAN OF Is WAS observed to be closely re-
garding a rsolid:looking old gent Of so
! who had come through from Chicago
Finally the. young mAu stepped up aud in
4uired:
>"Isnstthis Ar. B.: of Chicago4n
aYes Sir"
Il ara Mr.. j, formerly of the same
place, but now Of Toronto. Do YOU re-
member lne!"
"Reslly, tEJ I do TO-"
Il was clerk in your pork house. I as
.Y1red to the hand of your daughter.
You drove me- hence because had no due
ats"
"oh, yes, it seems as if do recall some.
thing Of the sort"
"Well, Sir, watt you to understand
that you na:!e mistake. am now worth
sls,0co and could give your daughter
every luxu-y."
Eighteen thousand dollars, ets That's
quite d sum"
"Ies, ,:sir. and Pm the man you drove
tence." Z .sts.s,.. =.
Eigghtesn&;:s. s.spt,sand dollars,n unused the
old gent sWaat u curious coincidence.
That's exactly the SUM my daughters
1usba1d gave her the other day to buy
'suldmer pug dogs with! I must jot this
coincidence down."
Somebody held the young man up until
the weakness let1 his knees q little, and
then he went hence .sonle nlore.-Detroit
Free Press
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
Natural Gas Burned in Gratea

A APittsburger was telling mo OF some o,
the oddities OF natural gas the other day.
1t seems that many houses are heated by
the gas, it being burned in CRATES In whrah
arc logs Of asbestos.
"Thesa look like real logs, an1iburn very
naturally" he said, "only. they are forever
unconsu'ned. Well, folks grew tired q
simple logs, and now they have taken tc
making things Of terra Gotta as well Us as.
bestos, and putting them in the CRATES tc
burn. You see they perforate them 80 that
little jets of flame come from all parts.
One day last week saw two life like Eng.
ish bulldogs sitting in fire. place covered
from head to foot with blue flames. They
seemed very contentad, but g:less if q
stranger had seen them unexpectedly, he
would have thought it. IS great miracle
astbat of Daniel in the fiery furnace Then
again, one CRATE know OF Is fixed up with
a-caicken on her nest, while still another
is filed with little bisque French dolls"
"And does the gas really heat houses
Licsly?"
"Oh, admirably. TLen it is 50 clean Nc
SCOT, you know and np+ceal to carry OF
ashes TO empty. That is it's great ad
vantage. ."-Cl1cinnati Ti1nes-Star
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
English Respect for Americans.

Il was talking to Governor Stanford q
few nights since, and he said about the
British: "Their upper classes have very
little appreciation Of jole-au England
indeed from its division into kinds and
qualities OF mea. Yet they will all talk
with an American from the very highest
to ,ae very lowest In my mind" said he,
they unconsciously pay respect to ou,
form Of society. We generally discrimi
nate among men with regard to thcI
manners. We thinE we can tell who Is
fit to be our passive acquaintance. But
in England they will say nothing to fel
low WAC is not pursuing calling that OIL
titles him to thei7 attention. They 90 in
society where :hcy unmercifuI.y cut
each other, while the very best Of them
will talk with an American and draw nc
fine distinction against hira.-"Gatt.'s'
Letter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
IF. WEttf4D BUT a CAY,

We sleuld :tiA the hour with sweetest
aIfsse Snld but day;
We should drsak .alone atsshe lpurest
;aao aRswa'rd s 'r Nss:
Weshould love with,<s Itetime's love in
81. 81 a1thour,
; s.S If ti!e.koiirs were few;
WssskeAh rest, 2lot Tor dreams, but-for
EelAa power
- Hsssfss To be and to 60.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
Was just Like tho Revolution.

A boy Of II who has been reading the
"Boys Of rs" asked his mother, one :,etur-
Gay morning, if there were going to be
u.any errands for him to do during the
day.
Yes" she replied, "you must 60 to As
this morning"
"But there won't be anything to do this
afternoon?"
"rm afraid there will; and if there is,
you know it would be very bad for you to
complain. Just think how much your
father and mother do for YOU"
Il know it, but think l might have
half of Saturday to play. It's just like
the revolution: it's taxation without rep
resentton. n-Harper's Bazar.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
Instantaneous Photography Nothing Now.

1nstantaneOus photography Nothing Now.
Instantaneous photography, generally
supposed to be of very recent date is said
~ Mr.. W. Mattieu Williams to have been
successfully achieved thirty years ago by
che late Charles Breese, the secret Of
whose process died with its discoverer.
His picture of the moon, an eighth of an
inch In diameter, was pronounced paint
ing by many, who demonstrated mathe
matically that the actinic rays OF the
moon could notspossibly produce an effect
On the sensitive plate instantaneously, ns
would be necessary to preserve the cir
>cular form of the image from elongatiou
by the earth's motion. The genuin:ness
of the photograph was established by the
magic lantern, the magnifed picture re-
vealing details which could not have been
painted. Traveller.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
The Two Markets Of Gibraltar.

There are two markets opposite each
other in Gibraltar, the Spanish market
and the Moorish market, for nothing of
any account is produced in Gibraltar In
the Moorish market are all kinds of fruit,
chickens and eggs, brought over from No
rucco. The eggs come in large hampers
made Of grass and willow, and holding
5000. Eggs sell about one hundred for
from five to six francs One can buy 500
juicy oranges for $3.50. The sellers sit in
their narrow stalls in front of thousands
Of live schickens that keep upa continual
clatter.-Foreign Letter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05

When we do not understand Other peo
pls It seems e Be second -natnre % aias.
6sae thena S.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
Wanted Eo-B q Dead-Hsad.

= Wa0tod 3O1Be Uoad-Hoad.
They tell Of . boy In England who, sec
ing great tent in which a panorama Of
.Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress" was being
exhibited, went TO the tickst-taker and
asked Il Mr.. Bunyan was In Receiving Z
negative reply he remarked -that he MS
1srIy. = Ar. Bnnysn was his fathef, and
yO01
pass me II fxeeN .r5:*. . :
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
Eating Their Dinner Baehvards,

The people of Yarkun in Central 4sis
eat their d1nner backwards; first fruit and
sweets, then meat, and last of all soup.
First q colored tablecloth was spread be,
fore tnem, and lemons, pears, grapes,
apricets aQd nectarines with sugared al.
monds andbiscuits placed upon it. Next
came the entree consisting Of minced
meat delicately seasoned, done up in paste
and cooked by steam Then followed the
hash or pilaf Of boiled mutton and rice
with shreaded carrots, the whole bring
ing up With basin OF thick mutton broth
with barley and acid dayorihg. The drink
during tl1e rspast was perpetual cups d
black t9a-F. C. Da1vAEe. .,-.-.
:s ss.aiI ak~rrinE - 0snuins sarAinss. :
4 considerable business, as Is wen
known, - carried on In Portland, Ne. IN
canning small herring or msnhsden and
putting them on the American market ~
srosnn3 .@ss,>1- - Ils1
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05
"A Hot Debate on tho Motion.

Il H0t U8O4tE OH I00 46t10n.
The Lime Kiln club committee on con-
stitution and bylaws admitted an amend
ment to bylaw No. II, making 1t read:
~No member of dis club who gifts hit wild
Z club while crawhn' under circus tent
will be eligible; fur stipend from de re-
lief fund" There WAS q hot debate on the
motion to adopt, but tho amendment was
finally made and the meeting sdjour1ed
-Oetreft Free Press. *--':.... -..5
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-11-05

Philadelphia RecoEd.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

A PLEASANT SURPRIsE.-The Opelou-
sas Guards received a hearty welcome
and met with an agreeable and pleasant
surprise, ON their return from Baton
Rouge, last Monday evening.
They had no colors, and during their
absence the ladies OF Opelonsas. with
appreciative zeal, went to work to Sc
cure the means to make a flag, and Their
return witnessed the presentation OF
handsome silk flag.
1t is an unusual sight to see such
crowd at the depot, but despite the
VAIN sultry weather and dusty streets
a large number OF our townfOlk hleu
themselves to the depot to witness
it, until the platform and depot gallery
were packed with people anxiously
waiting the arrival OF the train. The
cavalry company were drawn up III line
on Mr.. Cummings Office gallery, ready
to fire a salute.
When the trained neared the depot
the Guards fred sa ute from the car
windows which was answered 10y the
Cavalry, and when they reached
the depot and filed ont of the car
to the platform, they were sur
prised to SEE snch a crowd
welcoming their return, and their sur
Prise increased when they were present
ed with the beautiful flag.
The presentation address was dellv-
cred by the little daughter of Mr.. Lau'
rent Dupre. Capt. Taylor received the
flag and in a short and feeling address
thanked the ladies for the beautiful
evidence of their esteem. The soldiers
kneeliDg while they swore to carry and
protect their colors unsullied, presented
a spectacle imposing to behold.
They then proceeded to town and as
they marched along to the tar
of the drum, with colols flying
a happier, prouder lot of mer
never walked. They are indeed
proud and intend in few days to have
their colors blessed
Much credit is due to Mrs. Laurent
Dupre who organized the movement tt
present the boys with the flag and thu
successful manner in which she manag
cd it. and to the ladies who so Willingly
aided her.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
Communicated.

MIR. Editor:
Myself as well as a number of other of
my Teutonic friends not having the
time to attend the "Volksfest" last week,
in New Orleans, concluded that we
would take time and have celebration
on the classic borders of that beautiful
suburban Lake Durio. So we repaired
to camp Nolle, and in a short time had
an inexhaustible supply OF fish on hand,
and after having them prepared after
the most approved Teuton style, sat
down with our guest and enjoyed the
repast.
After which it was suggested that we
organize "Deutcher Gessel schaft,
Which was Immediately done by elect
ing the following officers
Nolle Pitre, President; Diomel Dn-
rio, LIST Vice President Theodule De-
Vile, 2nG Vice-Plesident Alphonse
Reed, 3rd Nice-President Damon Du
rio, Treasurer G. Mayo, Secretary DR.
W. NJ. Thompson, Surgeon + f. Fer
robin, Counsellor NJ. G. Wilkins, Sar-
gent-al- Arms.
After the organ ization was completed
the entire club, together with thell
guest repaired to Claudina Springs ano
christened the occasion, and then board
ed the steamer Ferreol, and enjoyed Z
delightful ride, stcaming around the
| beautiful Lake.
1t was then unanimously agreed tia
the "Gessel schaftn would give Crane
Ball, to which the officers and member:
hereby tender IA hearty and cordial IN
tation to all of their friends.
More anon,
!
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Amos Williams, a colored man, who
has been residing for some time past on
r. s. Wilkins Loug Point plantation on
Bayou Bmuf, was drowned in the Bayou
Courtablean, near the head of Main
street, on Saturday last. He came to
town quite early in the morning, and
having imbibed rather freely, became
boisterous and created some disturbance,
for which he was taken into custody by
Town Constable TTainOr, and marched
to- the Mayors office While the atten-
ton of the officers were withdrawn from
him. he made bold dash for freedom,
rushed from the office, and like deer,
ran down Main street to the ferry boat,
which he entered and running her length
Jumped into the bayou and disappeared.
His body was recovered some half hour
later, but the vital spark had fled, aud
all efforts at resuscitation proved una
vailing. Coroner Thompson was sum-
moned, a jury impanneled, and a YER
dict rendered in accordance with the
above facts.
Our towpsman, Eraste Roy, met with
serious accident on Monday last.
While engaged in driving cattle. near
the butcher pen of NJ. L. Dupre, near
the Washington Springs, the horse he
was riding fell, throwing the untortu-
nate rider with such force to the ground,
as to break both bones of the right leg.
He was conveyed to his residence, where
the injured leg was dressed by DR.. Todd.
Washington Argus.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
H0UBE.Es SAL z.
18th SCHOOL SECTION.

BY virtue of the pnwerin me vested by law,
ana in pursuance OF an order emanatng frtrp
the Honorable o. B. Steele, Auditor of Public
Accounts for the State OF Louisiana. wilt pro.
coed. at the Courthouse door in the town Of
Opelousas. La, on WEDNESDAY June 9th,
1856 TO sell at public auction, through a duly
qualified auctioneer, the following described
property, to-wit:
Sixteenth n6) Section in Township a. -Four
South Range One a. East parish OF st. Landry.
Said property will he sold on the following
terms and conditions, to-wit lilo one tenth
thereof to be paid in cash on day of sale. The
balance in nine equal annual installments
from day of sale, represented by notes OF like
amount, bearing each, eight per cent yearly
interest from day Of sale, till paid. to be exeeu
ted by purchaser, with personal security, in IN
Auditor Of Public Accounts, and shall be So
cured by special mortgage on the land sold.
In the event OF the purchaser neglecting or
refusing to pay any OF these instaliments, or
interest at maturity, the mortgage shall be
forthwith closed and the land resoid. The ID
terest on the whole Of the notes to be paid an
nually.
The above property will he sold in lots. az
cording to d plat which will be exhibited Or
day OF sale. VI. A. ROBERISoN.
may S5t PaFlsn Ireasuref-
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
Humble Cottage Lodge, f. A
WI, No. 10.
OPELOUsAs, LA, May 10.

OPELOUsAs, La, May 10, 1886.
At meeting held this day the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Almighty
in his infinite wisdom, to call from our
midst, our dearly beloved and respected
brother member, Henderson Humble.
Whereas, 1t behooves us to bow in
humble submission before the stern but
inst decree of an all-wise God, whose
wisdom guides and shapes our destl-
MES.
Whereas, 1t becomes our painful duty
to nav this, our last tribute of respect,
to our deceased brother member.
| Resolved, That in the loss OF brother
| Humble, our Lodge is deprived OF the
services of one of its most reliable mem
bers, and we deeply regret that we no
| more shall have the benefit OF his sound
| Judgment, and good advice III our cOun-
ellis.
Resolved, That his faithful allegiance
to the principles Of our order, is deserv
| inc all praise, and needs to be remem-
| bered and cherished among us, as a
bright example of devotion to PRINCIPLES
and duty.
Resolved, That the memory Of his
many noble qualities shall be treasured
as priceless legacy to our order.
Resolved, That our Lodge be dr&ped
in mourning, and each member veal
his insignia OF mourning for thirty days
Resolved, That we tender to his at
fcted widow and family, our heartfelt
sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
printed in the st. Landry DEMOCRAT
and Washington Argus, and IA copy OF
the same be transmitted to the widow
of the deceased, as slight testimonial
of the high esteem which we entertain
for our lamented brother.
j. NJ. WHITE,
j. BLOCH, Committee.
EIBBON CHEVIS,)
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

lisa common remark among farm
.ers that a dry May makes good crop
IT gives the opportunity for thorough
cultivation at the most needful time.
Resides. a wet May, which Injuries
crops, is generally followed by a dry
June which cuts the corn crop sioIF.
The present month of May has beess
very dry and the crops of all Industrious
farmers are in excellent condition.
The corn crop is very promising; oats,
of which more than in any former year
aas been planted, while not generally
40 tall az last year, seem to have better
heads, cotton is yet small. and another
month will have to elapse before 1t
elbows we'll. On the whole, the crop
prospects of the parish are good.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
The Opelousas Guards.
rHospisabIy Enaertained by the COnti-
mental Guards.
n. o. States, May "a.

The 0pelOusas Guards, Co. A, Special
Militia Force, on their way home from
Baton Rouge, had royal time yester-
day in New Orleans, and left last eve
ming by the Morgan Road, very highly
pleased with their treatment by the
Continental Guards, who made them
their guest and entertained them at
their armorey and extended to them
every courtesy that one soldier could
expect of anothe and that means
everything. 1t is unnecessary to say
that the Dpelousas artillerists left this
city with high opinion of the gallant
and gen -rous Continentals. Capt. c,
w. Drown and First Lieut.. John w.
Adams, of the Continentals, were on
hand at the artnory during the day and
diligently attended to their duties as
masters OF ceremonies. The latter was
presented by Mr.. b. f. Meginley, one
Of the guests. with very interesting
relic of the Confederate war. It is a
portion of the plume that was on stone
wall Jackson's hat when he fell Oh the
field of charlottesville, and had been
given to Meginley by DIR. Chachere, who
was a surgeon at that time in the Con-
federate army
The officers of the Opelousas Guards
are Captain, E. Sumpter Taylor; First
Lieutenant, r. M. Littell Junior First
Lieutenant, Sidney Hebrard Second
Lieutenant, A. ]. Bloch !; non-c0mmis-
sioned Orderly Sargent, Anthony Deit-
lein Second Sargent, Fl. V. Dejean ;
Third Sergeant, George Pniford First
Corporal, s. G. Price Second Corporal,
C. F. Garland Third Corporal, George
Chachert.
The company went to Baton Rouge
without their cannOns, but are line
body of men and made splendid APP
pearance.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

By virtue OF a writ OF fl ia issued out OF the
District Court. in the above entitled suit ard
to me directed, 1 viii proceed to sell at the
principal front door of the Court house, OF sag
parish, in the town Opelousas, on SATURDAY
the 5thday of Jnne 1886. at II o'clock A n.
the following described property to-wlt:
1st The north half of the south east quarter
of section twenty one in the township seven
south OF range one west situated in the parish
OF ST. Landry. containing eighty-two and 591h
acres together with the buildings and I'M
provements thereon.
cd. The south east quarter OF section twenty
one township seven south range one west al
Joining the above described property, contain,
ing one hundred and sixty five and 6sEl0o acres
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
3d The west half OF the south west quarter
of section seventeen in township seven south
of range one west containing elghty-one ana
26IlOO acres together with all the buildings ana
improvements thereon.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-To be sold on a credit OF twelve
months, purchaser to furnish good and solvent
security and pay all costs and taxes.
c. C. DUSON,
maysst Sheriff st. Landry parish.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF DON LOUIS VICTORIAN.
No. 1929.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Sam Haas OF the Parish Of
St. Landry, administrator of the estate OF
Don ouis Victorian, deceased has filed a
final tahleau and account OF said estate
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologaton OF same.
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court hearing date
May 18th, 1886, :,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing, in my office III
the town OF Opelousas, within the time requir-
ed by law, why the said tahleau should not be
homOlegated and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
May 22-2t Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

The following are the officers OF the
tOpelousas Public School Library:
Miss Effie B. Ealer, Perpetual Libra
RAN; Miss Stella Truman, President !;
Master Garland Dupre, Vice President ];
Miss Olympic Laas, Secretary Miss
Fannie Jacobs, Treasurer Committee
on selection of books: Miss Efiie 3.
Ealer. Chairman Misses Heloise Violet,
Settie Littell, Maud Dukoy,
Tire library was organized last No
yember with 90 contributors which
,nmRer has since increased, and Low
contains rs books, and has s15 in the
treasury. A lottery Of a fine cake takes
MACE to-day for the benefit OF the Ii
ibrary.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Tne st. Landry Cavalry will give a
grand ball and supper at Perrodin's hall,
on Thursday evening, jane 18th, for the
purpose Of raising funds to uniform the
Company. Major Austin Lacombe will
otf;eiate as "chef de cuisine" and all who
attend can rest assured that splendid
repast will be served. The object is a
eomnlendable one and We are confident
that the public will show their appreci-
.atien Of the boys in a most substantial
manner,
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

one OF the hands engaged IN tearing
down the walls of the old courthouse
mistook Il bottle of coal oil, which had
been handed him to loosen the bolts Oh
the anchor plates, for "a bottle OF Wills
kew and took large dose before he
found out his mistake. In his frantic
efforts to disgorge he almost lost his
balance
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Many of the towns in this State are
organizing literary clubs, and it strikes
us it would not be bad idea 1t the
Young men of Opelousas would organ
Me one. 1t would be source
of much pleasure to its members and be
largely conducive TO intellectual I'M
.,royement. Let us have one by all
means.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
MARRIED.:

TWEEDIE-JEWETT-At the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. c.
Jewett, near Opelousas, by tue Rev. C.
c. Kramer, of New Iberia, Mr.. CLAUD
F. TwEEDIE, late OF Dover England, to
Miss NELLIE L. JEwETT, late OF Lynn.
County, Iowa.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

The work of taking down the walls OF
the old courthouse began last Thursday
morning and will be pushed forward
with dispatch, so that the work OF re-
building can be begun.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

The Opelousas Guards and the New
iberia Guards made their recent visit
to Baton Rouge together the former
sneak in che most tiattering terms OF
their Good fellowship with the latter.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Our streets presented quite duh ap-
nearauce this week. This is owing to
the fact that the farmers have been tax
ing advantage of the good weather and
are hnsy at work.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Mr.. j. kossuth Sandoz's new resi-
dence on Main street is almost complet-
ed. 1t is neat and comfortably built.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29
Take Notice.

vWyHE Public are cautioned not to purchase a
farm situated in Mammoth Prairie, st.
Landry parish. advertised for sale by my nus
band, John Johnston as the same belongs to me
SARAH JOHNSTON,
may oo-ot Wife of the said Johnston.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Just after recent hail storm In iber-
vile parish, hail stone weighing slx
pounds was picked up on tire Old Hlck-
ory plantation near the sugar house.
It was as large as mans head.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

Mr.. Jonas Jacobs, the newsdealer VIII
take pleasure in supplying You with
anything ia the literary line. tie Keeps
on hand all kinds of periodicals, news
Dapers, etc.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

For preserving and cleansing the
teeth, DIR. A. J. Bercier's Glycerine Ia
blets.are unexeelled. Price 1octs.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-05-29

A FIRE in Shreveport on the gath. sup
posed to have started from a lalup ex-
plosion, destroyed property to the
amount of $4,000.