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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
Open Letter to Auditor steele.
OPELOUsAs, Aug. Sd, 1886.

OPELoUsAs, Aug. Sd, 1886.
Hon. 0. B. STEELE, Auditor.
A letter of July 24th, from you to Mr..
C. C. Duson Sheriff and Tax Collector
of st. Landry evidently written for
publication, has been recently published
in all the local newspapers OF this par
ish You say therein in connection
with a statement OF Mr.. Duson's tax
account for the years 1884 and 1885
handed to me by yourself that you
fully explained" to me " the defective
character of the assessment rolls for
1884 ard 1885" that you fully ex-
planned" to me that prior to the loss of
Mr.. Duson's records he had submitted
bis deduction list for 1884, that it had
been returned to him by you " for cor
rection' that pending this settlement
these lists were reported lost by the
delaying the settlement and preventing
his account from receiving the credits
to which it was entitled as shown by
these statements"-and finally, that You
I" do not see why a written memoran-
DUN which corresponds with statements
published in the newspapers months
ago, should occasion at this time, any
unmerlted comment, and especially
when all the facts connected with the
matter Were made known, at the time
the statement was given" and that you
feel assured | will do Mr.. Duson " the
justice to give to those of his "people
who do not understand this matter, the
explanation" you gave me Eat the time"
you furnished the information asked
for' by me.
The effect, whether designed or not,
of all this is, to make me responsible
for what You style unmerited com
ment'' upon Mr.. Duson's official conduct
as tax-collector, and as the public prints
have been used. to convey to the people
this charge, plainly implied in your let
ter, | must avail myself of tt e same
channel to reply. | have no objection
to your making any defense, Or espla-
nation or excuse yon may think proper
in Mr.. DusOn's behalf, but | do object
to being made responsible for COM
ments, unmerited or otherwise, grow
ing out of indisputable facts connected
with his administration of the office of
tax cOllector of the parish of St. Ian
dry and over which have no control
facts, as you say, published months ago.
The written statement you gave me
is as follows:
STATEMENT OF TAXES FOR YEARS 1884 AND 1885
CHARGED AND COLLECTED IN ST. LANDRY
PARISH DURING 1884, 1885 AND 1886
TO MARCH 31ST. 1885,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

At John Jacobs news stand: August
Century, Atlantic Monthly, Harpers
Magazine, Frank Leslies' popular
Monthly, Something to Read. Demo-
rests fashion book, Harper's Bazaar,
Seaside Ordinary and Pocket Edition,
Lowell's and Munro's library, n. \.
Detective, Old Cap Collier library, ETC.,
ata
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
She wouldn't Play House That
Way.

Mother-Why, Harry, you haven't
got through playing house down on the
beach, have you?
Harry es'm.
Motber-What's the matter? Didn't
you have good timer
Harry-No'm; that Carrie Judson is
a mean old thing. She wouldn't fight
a bit like you and papa, and when hit
her on the head she cried. She's no
fun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

Tt was stated at the time that the
Opelousas committee compromised with
the Rayne committee, and withdrew
opposition to the passage Of the Acadia
enabling act, that the nearest approach
of the Acadia line to Opelousas was
fsreIUe miles now it is asserted that the
distance is not over eight and a halt
miles
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
FOR SALE.

A CERTAIN Tract of prairie land situateGu
"A Plaisance, about four miles west of the
town of Opelousas, containing about $50 ar
cept SO arpents. The tract has good laborers'
cabins with laborers, and is within easy reach
of the Big Woods. For terms and conditions or
other information apply to G. l.. Dupre at of
fee of Estiette & Dnpre, Opelousas.
july 31st-5m-30 $50
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
st. gaudrg 2e'nptrat

CLUBBING RATES. We have made
arrangements by which we are enabled
to offer the St. Landry Democrat in
connection with either Of the following
named papers, one year, for the price
mentioned
Home and Farm, Louisville, Ky. $40
Southern Cultivator, Atlanta, Ga. 800
Weekly Tines Democrat. n. o. 800
Weekly States, New Orleans, $50
Demorest's Monthly, (Fashion) 325
Weekly Picayune -. 800
n. O. Christian Advocate ~ $50
We will receive subscriptions for any
paper published in the United States at
publishers rates
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

SOCIETY NoTEs.-Mrs. Goldstien for
merly of our town, now of New Or
leans, accompanied by Miss Bella Roos
and sister, are the guests of Mrs. D.
Roos.
We are happy to welcome onr young
friend Mr.. Lazare Levy among us
again.
Miss Jennie Gardiner of Grand Co.
teau, is the guest of Mrs. j. j. Collier.
Reporter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
Notice to the Trade.

[ received on Friday last August 9th,
one car of assorted Meats, also one car
of Flour, (of all grades which | will
sell at low figures.) First come first
served. S. r. WALKER.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
OPEIOUSAS
Saturday, August =, lsS6.

Rev. Chas. G.. Kramer former Pastor
of the Epiphany church here, spent the
week in town.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

Mr.. Joseph Christ, of the German
Settlement in Faquetaique brought to
snis office this week a bunch of ripe
Zee heads, measuring eleven inches in
kngth. He reports that rice crops in
tSat section are better than ever before.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
TO Turn an Honest Penny.
London Fun.

Tourist-Can yon sell us threepenny
worth of milk, Misses?
Mrs. McJob-Whit did ye say? Losh
me sell mulk ON the Sabbath day 2
Ma, ma, couldna dae that but as ye
seem dacent boys, I'll jist gle ye thri-
pence worth for neathin', and yen jist
make me praesent o. shullin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

tThe Rev. C.. C.. Kramer, will hold
Divine service on Sunday, Aug. Sth, at
the P. E. church of the Epiphany at
Ill a. M. There will be celebration OF
Holy communion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07


| was astonished to learn for the first
time (fOT like many others | had not
seen your published statements) that
Mr.. Dus0n was so far behind. Your
explanation to me, all of which and
more too, is contained in your letter,
failed to account satisfactorily for the
deficit, especially for the year 1884.
The burning of the court house in
March 1886, eight months after the
final settlement for that year should
have been made and the destruction of
the returned and rejected deduction
lists by fire at that time seems to me
but lame excuse. The law required
that this deduction list should be SUBJ
mitted and final settlement made by
the Goth of July 1885 for all taxes due
and collectable for the year 1884. If
that was done, there was ample time
between that date and the burning of
the court house March 1886 to have
had these lists corrected and returned
TO you. Inexcusable neglect alone
could account in this view, for their
loss by fire; and TO allow the collector
this plea would give him the benefit of
his own negligence.
On the other hand, il it was not sub
mitted on the Goth of July, he failed
to comply with the law and the same
rule would deny him the right to claim
relief from his own laches.
In either view, it is an explanation
that does not explain.
Add to this, the fact that you do not
say when this deduction list was fled
or when returned to the collector, that
you do not say what errors it contained
nj N dnl
nor what amount OF credit the cOllec
tor was entitled to, and think yon will
agree that it was not much of an ex-
PLANTATION after all at least, not suffi-
cient to prevent comment of some
kind. Permit me to say here before
going further, that [ gave your expla-
nation OF this deduction list To- those
who inquired about the statemenr. but
it failed to enlighten them as IL had
failed to enlighten me, and the com
ments came in spite of it. But expla-
nation from me would have been SUPER
fuous as You will observe that there
is an endorsement on the face of the
statement placed there by you, giving
the substance of your explanation.
As TO 1885 the statement shows on
its face that it does not include the
quarter ending June 31st 1886, within
which the delinquent sales were to be
made and for which, together with all
taxes collected for 1885 final settle
ment was required to be made. July
Goth 1885. Your letter is dated July
Gath and suppose at that time Mr..
Duson had settled for that quarter and
ought to have obtained his quietus.
But you say nothing about this, and
infer that the account stands pretty
much now as it does in the above
statement, as am informed that dur.
ing the last quarter from April 1st. to
June 30th 1885 only about $3.50 have
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

The team OF Mr.. James Saunders OF
Bellevue ran away last Monday morn
ing, and tore one of the iron posts from
under the gallery of j. Meyers & Cos
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

One of the most enjoyable entertain
naents of the season was given by the
Opelousas Social Club on Thursday
evening 29th ult. 1t was perfect sue
cess in every particular. The net pro-
ceeds amounted to 1895. Most delight
fal music was furnished by the Misses
Colin and Jagou. All INDUCED in the
divine poetry of motion" until a late
hour. The prize offered by the Club to
the young lady selling the greatest
number of tickets, was contested for
by Miss Pauline Isaacs and Miss Yetta
Jacobs, and won by the former, Miss
Isaacs selling 24s tickets, and Miss ia
H0bs 1879. Miss Jacobs, was also pre-
scented with prize as q reward for her
lntiriDg efforts in the contest.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

Assistant Adjutant General FAIRIES,
was in town on Monday last, and mus
tered in Capt. Jack" Thompson's ca
valrY company.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
WDU BIHG SALE.

DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF FRANK & ULRICH.
No 1851.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
BY virtue of an order OF the Honorable Dis
trct Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the LAST
and highest bidder, by the undersigned execa.
TOR, or amy duly qualified auctioneer. at the
Courthouse in the town of Opeousas, on
Wednesday, August 2jth, 1856.
the following described property belonging to
the estate of Frank G. Ulrich, deceased, TO-
wit:
certain tract of land being same purchased
as per act of sale passed before NJ. Noorhl es,
Notary Public, New Orleans on the 18th day
OF March. 1888 and recorded in the Recorders
office, of the parish OF ST. Landry, and fronting
on the east bank OF Bayou Bguff and contain
ing 800 acres, being partly III T. + E see
ton and partly in T S R4 sections 4G and Az
One gun. one gold watch. one lot OF books. nine
shares OF Perseverance Hall Stock OF Washing
ton, La, one iron safe and otner movabes to
be offered ON day OF sale.
Ttrn>-CASH.
r. c. ANDERSON.
july 14-5t Testamentary Executor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
Barber Shop.
e. A. BOD Il NULL ER
Bellevue Street, bet. Court and Main,

OPELOUsAS, La.
A FIRST CLASS Barber Shop with all the
a improved appurtenances, toilet articles,
etc., VIII pc kept open ana II operation during
not to be excelled, guaranteeing
Coed Work OF me- Money.
july %
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

Adam was married on his wedding
Eve.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
TuIane AniDefsIlY
OF LOUISIANA,
High School, College, University,
Law and Medical Departments.
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON. L. L. D.,
President.

COLLEGE and High School session begins
u October It'll. Entrance examinations Oc-
tober 4th, 5th and 9Th, Courses OF instruction
Classical. Literary, Mathematical, Natural Sci
ences Mechanical, Commercial.
Full corps of Professors. Modern Languages
thoroughly taught. Manual training Terms
moderate For catalogues address the
SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY.
july 31-3m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

The work on the Court House is GO
ing on very steadily, and is one of the
most substantial jobs we have ever
seen put up. The contractors, Messrs.
Harmon g. Voss, are certainly expert
and experienced architects and build
ers, and are going beyond the require
ments of their contract in order to
make building that shall stand the
test of time, and at the same time
give then, a well deserved reputation
as architects and builders.
Who does not remember Silakespear-
e's apOtnecary
"Culling simples, meagre were his
looks;
Sharp misery had worn him to the
bones.
And in his needy shop tortoise
hung.
An alligator stnff' d, and other skins
of illshaped fishes"
How drug stores have improvd since
the days of ill-starr'd Romeo! Browns
Iron Tonic is the finest thing that adj
Orns the finest drug store. For sale by
X NJ Tittell
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07
4TH LEyEE TAXES lss

Assessment Sl63,0T0 % at mills. 1915 IS
Balance. S245 So
o. B. STEELE. Auditor.
This statement does not include settlement
for second quarter 1886.
o. B. STEELE, Auditor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-08-07

ESTATE OF FRANK G. ULRICH.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Brainerd Dispatch: A petition il
circulated among the merchants to get
them to close the places at 8 o'clock
except on Saturday night and pay days,
and nearl, all have signed it, The idea
is TO give the clerks a chance to 60 and
see their girls during the winter even.
ings. Or to blow their money in on pedro
IT. case he has no girl to see. But speak
ing seriously, the move is one that
ought to be encouraged and we hone 10
aee every merchant SION II -.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Long Prairie Iea,ler: Arran gements
are heing made to have another sidetrack
on the Little Falls s. Dakota road
between swanvi'e and Grey Eagle. II
viii he put in between Swanvi)le and
Goggles siding, and w. T. Hansen
intends TO put in saw mill there, to
cut out lot Of hard and softwood
'nHber this winter. Mr.. Hansen IL -
''ye man of business and whatever h9
undertakes be pushes right through in
good shape.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

The TACT that Staples is a Young man
makes him an excsi]ent candidate in
the eyes Of the Democrat. Trettle is also
a young man and the Sun can see moth
ing good in him. If he has mo
political following" why don't Frank
Ellen becker rest easier NIGHTS?
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

White Cross lodge No 80, knights OF
Pythias Of Brainerd gave banquet on
Wednesday and about 100 knights, most
Of them accompanied by ladies', were
present. An excellent entertainment
consisting of very fine m usic recitaiione,
etc, preceded the spread The supper
was fine one, and was prepared at the
Willard hotel, \ few Little Falls
parties attended, AMI were delighte d
with the reception accorded,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Mrs. Palagie Richard, grandmother of
Messrs. =. p. and ;. B. Richard Of this
village. died at her home in Belle Prai-
RE On Monday night, Oct 18, 1886, aged
81 years. The funeral took place at
the Catholic church in this village on
the 10th inst, and the remains were in
TERED in the Catholic cemetery just
norm Of town. II
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

The county comm issioaer fight should
rot be lost sight Of this fall, and every
one Of the Republican nominees should
beelected. Lawrence, Taylor, he Rae,
Keno and Thompson are an men well
! qualified for tie positions FOR. which
they were nominated by the Republican
convention and endorsed lily the Peoples
conyention. The election of them is
probable "a they can hold their party
. vote and Will receive strong Democratic
| aid. The board of county commission.
e's is the body that makes all appro.
priations of county money, lryies taxes.
acts on petitions Of Important matters,
Hills vacancies in most Ut the county
Offices; in facs Is the county Legislature,
and the best men ia the county should
te elected. Vote Tor the candidates on
the Republican and Peoples ticket.
Every Republican should vote for
Hon NJ Richardson Nor Judge Of pro:
bate. He has filled the office for one
term and The work was never performed
in more satisfactory manner Il, those
having business there. He IL q man to
whom the people OF Morrison county
are under many obligations. and they
will show their friendship for him and
approval of his official conduct nv
rejecting him by an overwhelming
majority.
Last weeks Democrat contained a
slur against Clerk Of Court Houde in
connection with his treatment of home
sf'aders. Mr.. Houde's treatment of the
settlers of thiscounty has always been as
generous and kindly that any effort to
give an opposite impression will fail.
Hundreds Of settlers Of this county are
Under obligations to Mr.. Houde for as
s'stance and advice in securing their
homes, and he has no stronger class of
friends than these men. He has always
been obliging and accommodating When
they sought his hello, and more than one
poor settler owes til e possession of his
home to Mr.. HIS hslp. During the past
few years he has taken scores Of trips to
the st. Cloud land Office at his own ex-
pense in the interest of settlers who were
in danger of losing thei, Homes Tn
donh'ed|y he is the best posted on home
stead laws and land office rulings of any
man in the county, and his knowledge
and experience has always been at the
dispos.l Of those most in need of it. Set
lers, remember your friend.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

1t looks as though the Democrat edi
tor had discovered that the dose of mrd
and lies which filed his paper two
weeks ago did more harm than good to
his canse. tIe has been too mild since
then, and his promised roasting OF his
opponents fail to appear this week. t.
use his ow1 convincing works land
don't YOU FORGET it.N
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

In the line of dress goods, we defy
competition. We will guarantee 10 meet
Minneapolis or St. Paul prices. We
have splendid assortment comprising
nome spuns, Canoas hannels, cashmeres,
tricots. ladies cloths, etc. etc., and we
also have trimmings to match.
x## ) :. RICHARD Bros,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

railroad boys generally believe that
the strike Of the switchmen at the cite
last week was unca]led for. Most of the
Northern Pacific switchmen wished to
remain at work, but were forced to 20
out with the men on the other lines
The N. P. boys were getting better
wages than any others in the state for
the same work. =.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Rasicot wou|d'Iike to jump onto some
kid and send him TO the reform school,
but schrewd william who will steal S.
600 from one of our business men is
protected from the law and justice.
Verify, we have daisy high sheriff.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Business men, do you wish to indirect.
~ encourage theft and embez.lementb by
supporting an officer who protects
criminals and makes it easy for them to
avoid punishment? Rasicot is that
kind Of an officer, ~ we said last week.
Frank Ellenhecker has found it necessa-
~ to get out among the voters. He
has other work now besides supporting
+ Raaicot and Sto|l.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

II. $. Clyde, candidate for county
surveyor. is around seeing his friends in
satisfactory shape. He is good n an
! for the position, and the county would
do we'll 10 elect him,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

The Long Prairie Leader saws that
.. y. Jones, Republican candidate for
clerk OF the supreme court, will get
nearly every vote in Todd county.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

81 Leon Fl. Lum, candidate for repres
|eniative on the Rspnbl ican. ticket, wa.
in town for i few hours on Tuesday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Frank Ellenhecker keeps on figuring
on the election, and every time he CON
pietes an estimate he goes: TO work for
himself little harder than before.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22
Potatoes Wanted
at TANNERS.

We have just received positively tn.
largest and finest assortment ct Wa
Paper eyer on sale in Little Falls. Pr;
ces to suit the times.
I'UTTI,R e. Eurpcurrr
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

John Winston, agent for Winston
Bros. the Minneapolis railroad contrae-
'"rs' was in town GA Monday buying
railroad piIing and ties. u.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

a. Remember that you can save
money by buying your boots, shoes aud
overshoes from Tanner, and he has tho
most complete stock to select from.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

WFor real comfort il requires a.
Acorn Cook and Healing Stow, !.
comfort cannot b perfect withou, ope
Cali at =. +. schleusener's and 81 an.
as they are very cheap now md 1 hav. 81
late improvements. IS. a
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

The jury in the Vaudry case at Brain
erd returnedsa verdict Of not guilty on
Wednesday evening. The result is
what was expected, and Father Vaudry s
friends in this locality will congratulate
him on his vindication.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

1. W. Bowk and Mark Kobe arc
buying large amount of wheat at
Rayalton this season. The mill com.
pany is also buying more wheat than il
can grind and is shipping.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

One extra goodavc year old mich
COW with or without calf for sale bv
+. H. RETzIAFF &; Co.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

The meeting at the rink. on Saturday
eA en1ag last TO organize IA Ames club
was IL lamen'able' failure. only few
people being IN attendance.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

: Do the voters of Morrison county
want to have the nalAe Of sustaining an
officer who shielded the most celebrated
thief who ever operated in this part of
state? Rasicot, the friend Of Foss, is
such an officer.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

There is an unusual good demand for
railroad construction material this fall,
giving the settlers along the Little Falls
&c Dakota an opportunity to sell their
timber
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

Nearly 800 names now appear on The
Little Falls poll list, and it will be
greatly increased before election, $.s<
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-10-22

II you want to have men Of standing
enterprise. ability and integrity &c
represent this district in the next lcgis
'ature vote for the Republican nominees
for senator and representatives.