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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

RESOLVED. Thatthe announced intention OF the
Republican party 20 remove from tobacco and in.
toxieaiing beverages the Internal revenue taxes
without abolshing the saloons and for the pur.
pose OF maintaining high protective tarid pom
articles of necessity in ordinary Use, will result in
cheap whisky and tobacco aud high priced cloth.
ing aud is opposed to the best interests Of the peo
,,la
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

LEr there be- a caucus Of candidates.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

As rnr poet says: lose not a single
trick"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

wnArryER Chairman Walsh says should
30.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

EvKRr man to his post
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

'"'gf'" loo N,a :. 4 ,.g iesign>d
l'' '...t'"IA n,t,D, o, tao Union Pea.
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

GUARD every point.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

TnE Democratic candidates should pull
together. The cause u one should be tho
cause II all.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26

ELrcT the Democratic county ticket and
keep Oh, the hungry horde Of Republican
Irresponsible.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-26
STATE ELECTORAL TICKET.

Fer the State nj IArgc-Albcrt $. Marks, oil Frank
lin; Josiah Patterson, of shelby,
First Disirict-H. 7. Hughes. OF Claiborne
Second District-L. A. Gntl, Of Knox
Third District
Fourth District-w. NJ Hammock, Of Trousdale
Fifth District--w c. Houston, Of Cannon.
sixth District-Eli 7 Morris, Of Davidson.
Seventh Distrct-Flournoy Rivers, Of GilA
Eighth Diyrict-R T.. Cole, of Henry
Ninth District
Tenth DistrCt-llarry NJ, llil OF shelby.
SHELBY COUNTY TICKET.
For sherin-A Mclondon.
For Trustee. J. Williams
For Tax As,csSof-C T. smith
For Chnnccllor-R NJ. Estes
For Magistrate Tor the city at Large Oryillc Ncrgcr
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

Way to nar&dise-its intrinsic merit wa
greatly increased by the delivery il
a voice rich and smooth, that enunciatet
every word distinctly and in prone
meditation, and, though very audible
was low and sweet.
At the conclusion Of this part of thu
entertainment, the guests promenadeG
among the Tefreshment tables in the
hall below, until the hall room was
cleared for the dance.
On Thursday tie members of the
Press Association, and the citizens of
Opelousas and vicinity, proceeded to
Washington to attend picnic ten
dered by the citizens Of that place to
The Association. The great body of
them went in carriages, and some went
by tain. The citizens of Washington,
in car. ages, awaited their arrival on
this side the long bridge, wnele also
was posted brass baud to greet
them. AS the long line OF cairia yes
filed over the bridge, they were headed
by the Corona brass band in their loitv
band wagon drawn by four white
horses. When the procession passed
through town and reached the river, it
broke ranks; and all returned at pleas
ure to the picnic grounds, which are
naturally beautiful, and have been i'm
proved some by art. A large plumber of
people we've present. Several acres
were covered with Cal riages. Under
the pavilion there Judge B. F. Hardes-
tv, 10 behalf OF the Washington peo-
pie, welcomed the Press Association.
in one OF his happiest efforts. Hon.
Leon Jastremsbi responded for the AS
sociation. All Mingled then, met old
acquaintance and made new ones, and
talked till dinner time. The main fea-
lures of a picnic, are talking, eating
and drinking. The talking had been
fully attended to ; and the long tables
that were loaded, a1d the immense
quantity of eaiables in reserve, that
the tables would not hold, showed that
it would not DE the fault of the Wash
ington people il the eating did not sur
pass the talking, in quantity, quality
and variety. In this respect, it was not
a picnic, but a banquet. The tables
were covered with cloths, seats fur
nished, and plates laid, not for a def
mite number, but for e,ybody. There
was no end to the quantity and no lin
it to the variety, and the quality of all
was excellent. The ladies and gentle
men of Washington were the walters,
aud they kept no guest waiting all
we're served promptly and well. It was
5he general comment that no one had |,
ever seen such picnic.
While there was little for the mem
)ers of the Press Association to see
lere, but naturally beautiful, fertile
md healthy country, they could not
lelp but be impressed with the I'M
pounded hospitality of the people of
It. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

Among the many representatives of
the press who attended the meeting
of the Louisiana Press Association held
here this week we noticed the familiar
faces of our friends and neighbors,
Messrs. Jno. Mccormick, of the Com
mercial and James Bryant, of the Echo,
Wake Charles; also VIM. B. Bailey, of
tho Lafayette Advertiser. While we
gladly welcomed every member of the
'Press Gang" these we know and see
SO little OF that the sight Of them is
good for sore eyes, from an attack OF
which We are now suffering; and
aside from this, when they come to see
us they Immediately make themselves
at home, and are not looking for or
expecting to see the historic and filth
burdened "Ofice Towel" which Mrs.
Ella Bently so infinitely and eloquently
described in her address the other day.
Friends Duson and Bulkdoli, of
the Crowley Signal, were in to see us
also, and although on Tuesday night,
the former with his doubled jointed
spectacles placed under that marble
brow, seemed to look into the very
hearts Of the multitude assembled, he
Signal-1y failed that morning TO find the
twelve year old Office rag which is said
to have gracelessly hang in the DEMO
Graf Office for that length of time. It
had 5ust crawled off and the boss was
out buying half -dozen new ones-seF-
enty-two years. worth.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
T not Monday tba State nc Tom;

Last Monday the State of Louisiana
lost an important case in tie United
States Court. The State claimed that
the United States treasury could not
use, as set-of against her liabilities to
the government, certain funds which
the held were trust funds. There were
originally two cases, one for $50, 439 So
from the 5 per cent. and S5S0s 03 from
the swamp land indemnity, and one for
$500 from the swamp land indemnity
The Supreme Court held that the funds
could be used as set off, and ordered
the case to be reversed and remanded
to the Court of Claims, where the judy
ment few weeks ago was in favor of
the State.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
Don't Experiment,

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems, al
first, only cold. Do not permit any
dealer to impose upon you with some
cheap imitation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. but be sure you get the genu-
inc. Because he can make more profit
lie may tell you he has something just
as good, or just the same. Don't be de-
ceived, but insist upon getting DR..
Kings New Discovery, which is guar
anteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections. Trial bottles free
at Hamilton & Bailey's Drug Store.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

Gilbert l.. Dupre, Esq, OF the Ope-
lous bar, member elect of the House of
Representatives, is candidate for
Judge of the Circuit Court of Appeals.
He is son of the late Judge Lucius j.
Dupre, and resembles bis father very
much in person, manner and mind. He
has practiced law for eight years; and
he had considerable preparatory train
ing as deputy clerk of court. He is in
the thirtieth year of his age, though he
looks younger; he has wife and four
children. He has entered into the con-
test for the position with his usual ener-
gy and spirit; and if he should not
succeed, it will be because of impossi-
bility.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
NOTICE !!
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, March %. 1888.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, !
New Orleans, La, March %, 1888
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk OF Court, at Opelousas, La, on
Saturday, May 18th 1883, viz:
AUCHEN FRUGE,
who made homestead entry No. 1886 for the
southeast quarter of southeast quarter section
twenty. southwest quarter of southwest quar-
ter section twenty one, northwest quarter of
northwest quarter section twenty-eight, and
northeast quarter of northeast quarter of sec
ton 20, township 6, south range 2 west,
Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Cleophas Guillory, Henry Rider, fills, Ernest
Langley, Hemere Guillory.
All OF st. Landry parish, La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
e mafcn 3l66 Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

The members of the Louisiana dele
cation in Congress went over to the
Senate Chamber last Monday and
thanked Senator Vest for his brilliant
defense of the white people of Louisi-
ana in the debate last week on the Da-
kota bill. They told Mr.. Vest that the
people Of Louisiana would always feel
grateful to him for his manliness in de-
Tending them during the enforced alb
sence of their two Senators.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

Notwithstanding dull times, Opelou-
sas is somewhat improving. In addi-
ton to substantial repairs being made,
few buildings are going up and plans
are in the hands of the architect for
the erection of a few handsome resi-
dences. The plan of DR.. J. L. Gardi-
ner's contemplated residence, drawn by
Mr.. George Chachere, is certainly
q very beautiful one.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
BMcklen's ArnIca sasve.

The best salEe in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers. salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains'
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 &c.
per box. For sale by Hamilton & Bal
ley Opelonsas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

The N. O. Chronicle thus refers to
TO the little difference between The
Shreveport Democrat and the G. A..
The Shreveport Democrat has struck
"a tartar. It said that because East
Paton Rouge parish had given a Re-
nnbliean majority, it ought to be re-
constructed. The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
resnonds that when East Baton Ronge
in 1875 gave Nichols majority of 61S,
Caddo rolled up Sill for Packard.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
n, smalI's third o

Sam small's third party move
meut is not going to amount
Atlanta ON the Gath with only fifty del
egafes present. The proilibs who de-
clined to go into the third party move
ment. were roundly abused bg the
sneakers, after which Sans conciaVa
apnointed twenty -fonr delegates to GO
M the national temperance convention
with instructions to vote for Fiska and
PAYNE for President and Vice Presi-
Observation-Disclosures
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
POLITICAL NOTICE.

The members of the Parish Demo
cratic Executive Committee are re-
auested to meet at Opesousas on Satur-
day, May 18th, for the transaction of
important business.
THos. FL. LEWIS, President.
II G.L. DUPRE, Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
MARES FOR SALE

Fifty head of good mares for sale,
from fourteen to fourteen and half
hands high, and all in splendid condi-
ton. Can be seen al tile Atwood plan
tation at all times excepting on Satur-
days, when they will be an exhibition
at Clements & Wilson, OpeloHsas.
EDDY & BERGMAx.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

The new board of police Of our town
with complete force of efficient bosses
and laborers is ready, willing and wait
ing for the accumulation of funds that
they may better serve the public in
the several capacities in which they are
to act. We understand that street
work will begin on a large scale very
soon
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

A civil term of the district court be-
gan here last Monday, but On account
of the meeting of the Press Association,
it adjourned until Friday.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

c. Dietlein is sole agent in Opelousas
for Chsse's Barley Malt Whisky. Rich
and pure, it is fine Tonic for the
weak and feeble. 1t strengthens the
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

We can't say whether the meeting of
the Press Association at this place
proved a greater incentive with Messrs.
&. B. Andrus and Sol. Loeb than with
the rest Of our merchants, but
judging from the amount of painting
and white washing done about their
premises, one would think so.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
q i.-4sislssjs- ksif
N @TECA

Is hereby given OF intention to eause to be
introduced at the ensuing session of the egis-
lature, an act or acts to forfeit the charter of
Franklin College, to authorize the sale of the
college property, and to appropriate the PRO
eeeds to building a public school house or
houses in the town of Upelousas.
THoS. H, LEWIS.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
NOTICE OF FINAE TABLEaU.
ESTATE OF HARRIET r.. popEpres ,-.
ceased we OF Isam Vest, and of tho Eo,ns IT.
H"AieS between said Isam Ve.S and
his deceased wife,
No. ASA.
No. 4sal.
PROBATE DOCKET, .DTsTRICT rerr,,-
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

1a mlisreSs, asam Vest, Of the parish of St
E. Roberts. deceased. and OF the eom y, narrles
o between said Isam Vest and hi his acy
bis adm Ms has fl t.a settlements of
accompanied by his petition prayine fre e,. ts
hp,1 l,d of tls same; ' LOT the
ne ana whereas tn prayer of said petition nas
date Nav sd ,s ny an order OF Court, bearing
Now therefore, notice is hereby gwen to Al,
tahean i III to make opposition TO sS
in the tom ~ ~ e same IN writing. in my Office
CURED by law why the said tbeau sbonI5 d re- re-
be homoloSated and confirmed 'noulo not
May sat " e1AaeiiEhE,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

A new post office has been created in
this parish called "Schamber" with Mr..
Louis F. Schamber postmaster.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
OPELOUSAS
Female Institute.
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.


FHNHES INSTITUTION will resume du
N ties Monday, September 9th, 1856 under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. Nj. NJ. Hayes
ana Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scolastic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months SO
Music. with use of piano " 6 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel. per month ....... 1e 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, eXtra....... 10 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm.
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure of
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits of
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 is
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge Of
Mrs Hayes. Hoarders will provide themselves
with BIZ uk3ts ard towels.s
For pa 7ticUlarg,t d:ress
MIS-, Nj. N. HAYES.
My Z orinci1oa
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
THE AMERICAN FIELD.
Never Behind:
Always Ahead on All Events In
teresting to Sportsmen!
1t LEADS IN EVERYTHING PERTAINING
TO THE TRAP. THE FIELD, THE FOR
EST. THE STREAM AND KENNEL.

1t is prominently the LEADING SpoRTsMAN's
JOURNAL OF AMERICA. No lover of Field
Sports should be without the AMERICAN
FIELD, Subscription S. a year: $2.75 for
SIX months ; clubs of three or more,.S4 each il
year.
70 Address THE AMERICAN FIELD
PUBLISHING CO., 243 State ST., CHICAGO, ILL
march 10.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
= - Y , 77'1'''s3- ? -
NOTICE

Is hereby given of intention to cause to be in
PRODUCED at E,e ensuing session of the Legis-
lasase an act Latnorizing the Police Jury to
fund the outstanding .ndebtedness OF st. Lam
dry Parish.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

by virtue OF writ OF fieri facas issued out
OF the Thirteenth Judicial District Court
in and for the parish of st. Landry. State
OF Louisiana, in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed. | will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder. at the
principal door of the Courthouse, of said par
lsh, in the town of Opelousas, on
Saturday, the 9Th day of May, 1854,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described
property, tO-wit:
A lot OF ground with the improvements there
feet front ON Court street by one hundred and
twenty-five feet in depth more or less. bound
d ds north by lot which formerly belonged to
Clarlsse Francois Etienne, now to Mrs VicfD
rim Lastrapes. south by Poplar street. west nv
Court street, and east by property which il
now belonging to Mrs. J.J. Thompson =.
Terms--Cash.
,o, .. G. G. DUsON, ~
Lhafch 5l-6t Sheriff Parish st. Land,v.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
FOR SALE.

A tract of fol ty-0ne acres of fine timber land
on the railroad within two acres of Bellevue
Station. Will sell, or exchange for other prop
erty. JNO. M. WARE.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05

whereas, Octave Fontenot, or th.. n,,..
tsn OF st. Landry, administrators of the f Es-
m Iaue OF w }p iaro Battce con-
now wife of Adam Malbronx. has fled " ana
ean OF classification of debts and distr o,tin,
OF the fund.- OF said estate, accom-. Oh,
th s p san praying for the homolaeation q
An. ana, whereas the prayer Of said pe.itio,,n.s
May Sd, 1888. "a 0o'@' gearing date
NOW, therefore, notice is Aorehy eivap 70 ,rs
persons interested to make SnpesitE EVEN TO az
tap Ia 70 ME the same In writing, in NV oaa.
n IN rne h Town OF Opeoasas within the tms rec
ho ai ho ~ law why the said tableau shonia not
De nomoiogated and confirmed. "s' ho%
JAMES o. CHACHHpE
Cler&r
St. Landry democrat., 1888-05-05
JUDICIAL ADVERTIsEMEN
DUBLIC SALE.

ESTATE OF ELEMON FONTENOT, De-
ceased Wife of Henry Young, sr.
Nevada County picayune., 1888-12-12
The Earth's Level.

If the whole earth were reduced to. uniform level, what would be it's height above the sea? is question investigated by Humboldt. He found the mean height not to depend so much on the mountain chains, as the gentle but compact swelling of the plains, and the development of the table-la lauds. Thus he calculated that the distribution of the Pyrenees would produce upon the whole of Europe scarcely the effect of six feet, and that of the Alps about twenty two feet, while the Plateau of Spain, of far inferior elevation, would pro- duce an effect of seventy-six feet. If the vast ranges of the Andes were pulverized and spread equally over the Eastern plain of South America, it's effect would be to raise the sur face about 5lS feet. The final result obtained was mean height above the sea level for Europe of 610 feet; North America, 750 feet South America, ll30 feet, and Asia ll50 feet, or mean elevation for the whole of 920 feet. Africa and Aus tralia are omitted in the proceeding calculation, their interiors then being comparatively unknown; but the now ascertained height of Central Africa and the general lowness of Australia would go far to counterbalance one another. Family Fiction.
Nevada County picayune., 1888-12-12
The TAIL of a Snap Game.

A wise and cunning fox had en- countered steel trap which had closed upon the tail of an unfortun- ate brother. The victim had proba- bly attempted to secure some tempt ing bait which he was obliged to en- ter the trap to reach. In some man. ner he escaped with only the loss of his tail, but the loss which this rem nant represents has evidently set the wise fox to thinking, and his line of reasoning runs something as follows: {:
 II see here tempting morsel, but l see in connection with it trap, and l see by the tail that it is that trap that some imprudent fox has sus- tained loss by his ignorance of the nature of traps. If he had been wise he would have suspected something when nice little lunch was offered just for the taking If he had known the nature of a trap he wouldn't have been caught. He was lucky that he lost only his tail. He might have lost his life, for that was what the trap was set for. Now, l will profit by my brothers misfortune and give all traps q wide berth.
 Young man, take little of the oid foX's advice home with you. Ton may be ever so wise and smart, but if don't know something about traps you are liable to get caught at any time.
 Educated rascals are ever setting nicely baited traps to catch those who have no business experience. A wise plan is to go through life with the safe guard of good business ed ucation. Money is made by knowl- edge and practice of good business methods. Money Is lost by lgno- rance of correct business principles. Learn both what is right and what is wrong in business and you will not be the victim of a snap game.- Ex.
Nevada County picayune., 1888-12-12

what to do. He replied, Work young man. Have you any motto:' No, l said. What do you mean ' he asked; everybody must have a motto. Now think of one. Go out and hunt for work
 II started, thinking of motto. As l walked along the street saw painted on door the word Push. l said, That shall be my motto. l did push at that door, and entered an office. l was asked what l want ed. l said, Work, and the word on your door gave me not only motto, but confidence
 My manner pleased the man. He asked me many questions, all of which were answered promptly. He said, at last: I want boy of push, and as you have adopted that for your motto, l will try you.
 "He did, my success followed, and the motto that made my fortune will make that of others.'
 The word is old, short and crisp, but 1t expresses everything, and has carved out fortune and fame for hun dreds of thousands of poor, obscure boys.- Dry Goods Chronicle.
Nevada County picayune., 1888-12-12
Character in Handwriting.

There are people who claim to read mems character from their writing. As the writing of every nation is dis tinguished by certain strong nation al peculiarities, it is easy for an ex- pert to decide to what nation writer belongs. Having settled that, cer- tain large characteristics which are common to all men, but in different degrees, can be seen in every hand writing. A certain number of men are calm, even-lived, sensible and practical. Men of that class are al- most certain to write plain, round hands, in which every letter is dis tinctly legible; neither very much slanted forward nor tilted backward :: no letter very much larger than its neighbor, nor with heads much above nor with the tails much below the let ters not so distinguished the letters all having about the same general up- rightness, and the lines true to the edge of the paper, neither tending forward nor downward. Exact, business-like people will have an ex- act handwriting. Fantastic minds revel in squirts and streamers, par ricularly for the capital letters. Firm, decided, downright men are apt To bear on the pen while writing, and to make their strokes hard and thick. On the contrary, people who are sure of themselves and are lacking in self control, press uneavenly, and with anxious-looking, scratchy hands. Ambitious people are apt to be over worked; they are always in haste, and either forget to cross their ts or dot their is. Hurried, troubled and conscience-twinged persons have a grabbed and uneven handwriting Toledo Rec,
Nevada County picayune., 1888-12-12

Quarter marble-top bureaus for Sl0, at j F. Duife's, Hope, Arkan> sas.