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St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Through the failure of those inter
ested in handing in the particulars de-
sired we were unable to- give notice
of the refreshments, etc, furnished by
parties too numerous to mention sepa-
rately for the last concert and ball of he
p. L. g. D. Association. 1t is~enougl,
to say, however, that they were album
dant and of the very best quality
Those in the hall were superintendent
by Mrs. Joseph NJ. Moore and Mrs. V.
K. johnson, who were extremely gra-
ciaus to their many customers, aud sue
ceeded in probably disposing of
everything on hand. The treats which
was gotten up by Prof, Mayer, his class,
and contributing members for the ben
eft of the Washington band was of
similar quality. with little variety,
aapd was served at the residence of Mrs
1taur. Beer. and lunch in sacks with
spbe's name stamped thereon,
wv latud then gumhn. bread and
doI ,,s. MIllea hands OF half
wa,'aeigshooEnsp the capacity of
w hall were in
collars.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

AT Bagdad, Calcasieu parish, on Sept.
LIST, Gus Saddler, coored, formerly
OF this parish, committed rape OH a lit
tie white girl six years Of age. AS he
had threatened her life in case she told
ON him, it was not found out until the
next day when party of citizens ar
rested him and placed rope around
bis neck pretending that they were
were going to hang him in order to
compel him to confess, which he did.
AS they were in the act of turning him
over to the sheriff, an unknowH person
shot him through the head killing him
Instantly.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
ID. W. WILSON.
administrator.

ino ,o,r,, ooHel
wing, and as the saaaa hisIh EUGENE,
i ap a1m nestle entas .4oos.
% cur ', p1rp es ST. LANnaY, 'oohl'
BY virtuen, theresss7sF + the tyono,,,,o ~
trlct Court nVor in thH blarisl. of 81 Iand ns
there viii be should NOR auction to the iassii
ana highest bia'ras,,lt undersigned natursi
tntrx, or any duly Qualified auctioueer' AZ r..
last residence of the ueceasei in H.,
parish OF st. Landry, Id, on 'n'
Tuesday, October 9th, ssss.
at - O'Clock a.. H., the following f,escr,ho,s
property belonging to the estate Of Evar,s9a
Eugene, deceased, to-wit: "Aie'o
]. tract OF land measuring twelve ,r,>..
bounded hofth by G. b. Audrus south hyl I ~. >
Soins ana west BY A. Donate same ac1n ino;
"A tract OF land measuring twelva nv
penis situated near bayou Kennison. hound ai
norm py Elisha Andrns, south by g. r War
mon, east ny above tract, west by Elisa ~
melie, acquired from f. A. Donate Aso Le-
q. A tract OF eight arpents OF land ho,,s.
north oV above tract, south aud east hy y g
harmon ana west by Elise IemeI,a -. ID.
purchased from 1; E. Harmon Jan. 4. 1894 '"l1e
i, 4. one COW and calf one creole mnia
morse, one wagon, enc lot of aratorv u, o,io
meuts, growing crop, etc. A'ueles
septs Mama ~ 70,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Last Sunday evening DR.. '. IS. lrion
was suddenly called to the bedside OF
his brother, Robert Irion, who had the
misfortune to have his right arm
crushed in a gin the evening of the day
before. An amputation was necessary.
The young gentleman is bearing his
atfliction heroically, and many are the
anxious wishes for his recovery. The
young sufferer has the sympathy of the
DEMOCRAT.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

A young lady aroused the whole
household IL few nights suce, screaming
and yelling that some one had kissed
her while she was asleep. Her father
rushed 10 With bis pistol 10 one hand and
IA light in the other, bnt could not find
the ksser-at first. The daughter de-
clared that she felt the whiskers on her
lips and the fellows breath on her
cheek, and that it was "soft and Dice.n
just then her pet kitten slipped from
beneath her pillar, and she tried to kill
it because it was not q man.-Ameli-
Gus, Ga, Republican.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

I hereby give notice to all persons concerned
that the roll of 1888 has been delivered to me,
and that am prepared to collect all State,
Parish, Corporation Criminal, Leyee and Poll
Taxes for the year 1888.
Persons ewing taxes on moyables only, will
naxt. md persons owning real estate will be-
come deInqnents unless the taxes on same are
maid prior to January 1st. 1889.
Come and pay your taxes in time and spare
me the unpleasant duty of adding costs there
"a T. s. Fi,NTENOT,
Sheriff and Elk. Officio Tax-Collector.
septl5-tf Parish OF ST. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

A gold medals offered by the Robeline
Reporter for the anthor Of the best j
column article on the subject of Back
biting.'' We think he missed his best
opportunity for finding out by not
sending agents to the various camp
meetings Of the State in order that they
might have an opportunity of inter-
viewing the parsons of the capacity OF
their ffDcks
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

While your hnmbie reporter was a
boarder at the Watts House. Clinton,
Miss, he had the full benefit of the
hosts Kentucky yarns as well as. the
meager fare served, and when at
the Christmas tree "a Cashaw for
Col. ID. Watts!" was called ont with the
following ode attached, might possibly
have known the author:
A monument of grim years past,
An emblem of the lucky "a Is
i A thing Ut earth that cannot last
The son Of old Kentucky.
A man of mind, you'il always find,
Thus clothed with cheek majestic,
A skull to bind q brain that's lined
With stinginess domestic.
He sets his guests down to cold slaw,
Big hominy and potatoes,
To slap jacks raw, to boiled cashaw
And Ciinton's poor tomatoes.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Miss Hattie Haas, of Chicot, came
down to attend the entertainment
given last Tuesday night, and has dur
ing the past week been the guest OF
Thos. Ii. Lewis, Esq, and family.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

The weather has cleared up, to all
appearances, and planters are taking
advantage of the bright spell to
house and gin their cotton. The pro-
prietor of this sheet is makin6 nay
while tile sun shines.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
EbR. E. y. Ckf.HGEEERE.
) DENTIST,
Office at his fathers residence, Main st
GPEAOIsAS, Ia. jan 2l-tf
TAX EN- UP.

A creole chestnut snirci mare, braided thus
\ T. OH loft shoulder, gentle; also !; mouse
C uol0rea mule about ii hands high. no
BRAID visible; gentle, with harness marks.
They were taken mp by Jnste ArcenauX, Bay
OIL Teche on tho 22d day of August, 1888.
Parties must prove property and pay costs be-
fore recovery. JUSfE ARCFNAUN.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Mr.. J. G. Galespie brought us this
week fine specimens of Japan clover,
which grows in profusion on bis pan
lation a few miles southwest Of this
place,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Tie Parish Democratic Convention
met at this place last Saturday, 9tli inst
and selected twenty delegates instruct
ed to vote for S. NJ. Robertson la the
district nominating convention at
Baton Rouge.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

John Potts with Il small j and large
P, writes to South Missouri editor to
stop his paper for reasons which he
thus explains al have pade to much al
redy and yu don't Civ us emmy funny
eyetems yu are awl the time riting up
poIlytixs en- wotyn NO abot a polytix
woodent I'll a fees year.-Chicago
Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

See notice to tax payers in this issue
in which the Tax Collector states that
his books are now open for the coIlec-
ton of State, Parish, Corporation Grim
inal, Leyee and Poll Taxes for the year
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Judge L. T. Lewis, Laurent Dupie
and Thos. Ii. Lewis, Esqs. are attend
ing civil term of the district court at
Crowley this week.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

and highest bidder, oy the undersigned "a ;,
ministratOr, or any duly qualified auctionett
at the last residence of the deceased n
Prairie Mammoth, parish of St. Landry, La, rs Is.
Tuesday, October 10th, 1855, I'D
the following described property belonging IA
the estate of Firmin Fontenot, deceased, To
wit: n
/. a certain pHntation situated at Point-au@
Pins, Prairie NJ Inmoth, Parish of st. Landry,
Louisiana, containing one hundred and twenty
superficial arpents OF land together with ali
the buildings and improvements situated
thereon, bounded on the north by land OF
Don Louis Guillory, east by Joachim Guillory,
south by land OF Thos. Reed and west by rail-
road laH54
ctie,se, containing seventy-five superficial ar
oe9tnts, more or less, bounded north by land of
,ifroncis Dossman east by Bayou Joe Marcel,
south by Charles Bertrand. and west by Joa
| clin f:niilory.
| 8. One lot of household furniture, crokery,
kitchen utensils. etc, one pair OF work oxen,
one lot OF gentle horned cattle, ten head, one
! dun mare, one brown mare, one double bar
| shot gun, two plows, two sows, one lot of about
/ forty barrels of corn, one branding iron, one
lot of p0w harness, one grinGstOne, one spade,
/ two hoes and shovel, one steel mill, the grow.
ing crop OF cotton.
/ Terms and COndtions-The land PAYABLE
i'll three equal annual instruments, from the
/ lst of January, 1859, and the movables one.
/ third on the lst OF January next, 1889, and the
balance i'll two equal annual ilstalIments
, therefrom, purchasers furnishing their notes
bearing eight per cent per annum interest after
maturity till paid, with two good ard solvent
securities to the satisfaction of the administra
! tor, and in case of legal proceedings for fhe
collection Of any of said notes, ten per to be
added to the amount for attorneys fees, the
land to remain specially mortgaged and ven
doris privilege retained in favor of the estate
until final payment Of the purchase price ant
eventual interests and attorneys fees. Th,
woodland to be sold in three lots to be deter
mined by the administrator
LOUIS F. FONTENOT,
Sept lost Administrator
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Miss Bertha and Eunice Pharr re-
turned from New Iberia the first OF the
week.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
ADMISSION, SO CENTS: CHILDREN, 10 cr
RcGiStr.ation Notice.

! viii be At the places designated below. It.
correct and revise registration aud ln register
aI1 those entitled 10 registration from O'Clock
a. IN. too y. m each day
OpelousaS. at Courthouse. from Thursday
Sept. Eth to Thursday the 10th. Washington
at Town IIall, Friday and Saturday, Dist and
32nd. Upper Bayou Bout at nnhnisSon's
Monday sept. 2lth Grand Prairie, at p,
Stages, Wednesday, 10Th W.Nia at school
house. FRIDAY, 18th. Bary's Landing, at d
P Sazans, saturday, the 99ih Grand Cotcau
at Dunbar'S, Monday, Oct. list Plaqucnnt
Point, at p. Bra>seurs Wednesday. Oct. sd
rhataigliicr, at ID. ?. LH1ieur'S, Friday, oct
5th. Vile Plate at F. Tatc's, Monday. oct
Sth. Mammoth, Ut Aug. Lahaye's, We,nes
day. Oct. 10th. Chcot, $. Haas, on Fl iday Oct
18th. Then at OpclOuSaS from Monday. the
18th to Tuesday. Oct. 30th,
Sept. sat AID. LASTRApES,
Registrar.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE ut New Orleans. La,

LAND OFFICE ut New Orleans. La, !
AuG. Il. 1883. )
Notlcp IL hereby gwen 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 tie Judge
or Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, On Wednes-
day, October Eth, 1885, viz:
HELAIRE FONTENOT, Fills,
who made Homestead Entry No. G53o for the
south half OF southwest quarter, northwest
quarter Of southwest quarter aud southwest
quarter Of northwest quarter section 4. town
ship ;, south Of range l east, Louisiana me-
ridan.
He names the following witnesses IN prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Bellzairt Marcantel. AcIc y. Guilory, LII
cus GuiIlory, Jean Pierre Duggins. all of ST.
Landry parish. Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
AnG, 2j-St Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
NOTICE Of ADNENHsTRATIO
ESTATE OF MARIE nRoUssAgD,
No. 1905.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas. Joseph Landreneau Of theparish
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to |
appointed administrator OF the estate 4
Marie Bronssard deceased, late of I.
parish of st. Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to {
parties interested to make opposition to sa
appointment in my Office in the town of OPP
lousas, III ten days from the present notice.
-s CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
Sept. SGT Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
ESIRAI.

one black mare and marc colt, branded on
left shoulder: also one brown horse, brand
on right hip almost invisible, Parties must
prove property and pay costs before recovery.
Apply to c. F. GARLAND.
Aug %
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Chase's Barley Malt Whiskey-abso-
lntely pure. E
Chase's Barley Malt Whiskey-rich
and excellent.
Chase's Barley Malt Whisbey strength
ems the lungs. =
Chase's Barley Malt Whiskey aids
digestion. "a. "
G.. Dietlcin sole agent for Ope!ousas.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
THE AM ERICAN FIELD.
Never Behind:
-Alys stSs Ahead on AL Events In
tereStlng to Sport sIl1en!
IT LEADS IN EVERYTHING PERTAINING
TO 1IJI, TRAP. THE FIELD, THE FOR
EST. TIE STREAM AND Kennel

Ii is prominently the LEADING SPoRTsNAN's
JOURNAL. OF AMERICA. No lover OF Field
Sports should he without the AMERICAN
FIELD. Subscription: S. a year: S2.75 for
six months clubs of three or morc,.S. each a
year.
% Address THE AMERICAN FIELD
PUBLISHING CO.. 2l3 State St, CHICAGO, ILL.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

Hon. Henry L. Garland and wife re-
turned the first of the week from an ex-
tensive northern and western trip, at
ter aa absence of several months. TheiI
MANY friends are glad to see them so
well and to welcome them home again.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

The government of this school IL strict hui
parental no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student musi comply with tht
rules, and must prepare up to the measure o.
her ability, the lessons assigned
Our course of study and mode Of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits o
correct thinking and thorough investigation
No student wall 20 siiuHed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that The man
ners, health and morals Of their children anG
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case Of
protracted illness. The location Of this town il
healthfu and easy OF access. The boarding
departsucnt is under the immediate charge Of
Mrs Hayes. Boariiers will provide themselves
With L,e Tx its ard toEeis.
For pa ticuiar:,i i.ires:
M2s. Ri. NJ. HAYES
My , 'r;nci'la
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
Sept. SGT
WDURh1C SALE,
ESTATE OF FIRMIS FOSTESOT.
#,4s No. 1902 ...-
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COUi
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,

By virtue of an order of the Honorable ]
trict Court in and for the parish of st. Land
there will he sold at public auction to the
and highest bidder, by the undersigned
ninistratOr, or any duly qualified auction
at the last residence of the deceased
Prairie Mammoth, parish of St. Landry, La,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
October I'd, 1855.

Ae|oS7e
ribed property belonging In
7 Elizabeth Griffin, deceased.
tn her surviving husband
lit
st Of swamp land situates
e, at Old Grand Prairie, par
bounded north by lands M
Sayou Crocodile, east by land
nd west by land Of Octave
ns two hundred and forty
, and improvements situated
being q forty arpent tract.
Al Crockodila at Old Grand
stll acquired by D. w. viii
: Siage with the deceased:
nqtenot; s;tid improvements
feam sawmilf, with blaming
T. also one dwelling house
onpr buildings and fencing.
| abne no top buggy, one sur
lSon, one brown mare with
ray horse. one old creole
DO ego colts, three cows with
efestwenty-tive head of hogs.
ions, { machine, one clock, one
uporcli, one revolver. bed
furniture, kitch-
nec
houi ~ ", ,,,r
lie I, si,,,nan;a,t0N
and Az u aeOi.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
OPELOUSAS
Female Institute.
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

FENEEHa INSTITUTION will resume du
z ties Monday. September 9Th, 1856 under th'
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
md Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scolastc year consists OF forty
weeks
TERMS OF TUITION
Preparatory Department, per months 90
Academic 81 " 3 m
Nusir with use OF piano as - 90
Boarding, Including washing, lights
and fuel. per month -....-.-..-...- 16 co
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing: each. extra 10 90
Incidental Observation-Disclosures. l 90
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15

thtIo Sie-ltC Coiu Il
and had in bidder,
of istrafes: ant any d
be DC ifaea for in tl ne E Of
The country. Small p
ected need is found in I
{ announced and cover
shat if after the ely,
u there still remains FL
luired for the wants :,
entire internal taxat 4
..sther than surrender b
jsvstem." BIZ
Die ask relief from than
: burden OF tariff taxatfn
: They are offered, il,
, free whisky. They q,
are given a stone. I'll,
IN this party declarat
assures arc Just fed or,
! destruction or sur-,n'
II protective syster, sh,
Phc existence ossuch q 1
Istent With ne regulatio
Eth II spsuld be applied
Is Is a,'tses.
"a a country as great y
hderful variety OF int,
different d,rectin
IT, impossible, to settle ,
an; but in accomplish
.i@ entered upon, the ,
fpVious. I believe we sh,
!. reduction OF revenue
t cd OF importations. a,
of Internal tax upon u
~, nd more safely d.
all ing actual relief
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF MARY ELIZABETH GBIFFrs.
DECEASED
No. 47G1,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COI,Rr
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,

BY virtue OF an order OF the Honorable Tbi--
teentl Judicial District Court OF the State or
Louisiana, in and for the parish Of st Landry.
there Willie sold at public auction to fine ast
and had in bidder, by the undersigned aimils-
istrafes: ant any duly qualified auctioneer Mt
tfaed for in tnce of the deceased, in Old Grand
St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
JuDuc1aI ADVERTISEMENTS.
HDGBLRC SALE.
H - oE TEAM BITE. DUPLECHA1N,
No. 1901. .,,,r,,,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COuRA'
pApJaJ OF st, LANDRY.

R,- yir,ne Of an order OF the Honorable Dis
tricj Cont in aud for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to tho las'
and highest bidder by the undersigned ADMIN
strator, or any duly qualified pubic anclloi,sGl'
of the last residence of the deceased in prairle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-11-01
WAR IN CENTRAL AFRICA.
Five Battles Fought With Arab Slaves Near
Lake Nyassa.

Five Battles Fought With Arab Slaves Near
Lake Nyassa.
The war against the Arab slave steaiers
ia Central Africa has already begun.
Within the past eight months five haro
battles have been fought along the north
west coast of Lake Nyaesa. At last &C
counts twenty-six white mez with several
hundred native allies, we're in their forti-
fed camp az Karonga, expecting as soon
as possible to take the field again with
the hope of driving the Arabs out of the
country. Living in wretohed little huts
around the camp we're four thousand Wa
Monde refugees, who had been driven
from THEFT villages by the ruthless in.
vaders. The Arabs have announced their
purpose OF driving the white race from
the lake. The missionaries who have
stations here and there on both sides of
the great lake, and the agents of the
African lakes coaatry are determined, if
possible, they will save this populous
country from the desolation and misery
the Arabs are spreading Wherever they
20. They have not invited war, but they
are the first Somers in this region, and
they say the Arabs must not pursue their
murderous work among the tribes whore
white enterprises have for twelve years
been developing.
Thus far the whites have only held
their own. The Arabs occupy four bull
let proof stocksdes, and although since
their attack on Karonga thsy have acted
for the most part on the defensive, chs
whites have not been able to drive them
from their positions.
The native allies have not acted well
under the heavy fire which the Arabs pour
from behind their defenses. Two white
men have been killed, both the MoiT
brothers, whose activity in this new field
of commerce has made them we'll known,
have been wounded, and seven natives
have been killed, and nearly hundred
disabled during the assault upon the
Arab villages. Although the Arabs fight
behind mud walls three feet thick, the
whites on two occasions have seemed on
the point of capturing the hostile camps,
but the unsteadiness OF the native allies
at the critical moment both times pre-
vented a complete victory.
About July /, the whites decided that
the enemy were too strongly intrenched
that with the means at hand they could
not possibly drive him ont. Our latest
news ia, that they have sent messenger
to the coast and telegraphed both to
England and Natal for two cannon and
fresh stores of ammunition. All the
white men in the country are united in
the determination to get a big gun or two
ard fight to the bitter end, knowing we'll
that unless they win they must abandon
the Nyassa region and its tribes as fresh
sacrifice to the haIbarity of the in
truders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-11-01
Criminal.

j. A. SwAg, ex-treasurer of Knoxville
county, Tenn, is missing. His accounts
are short $4,000.
The registry list in seversl precincts ia
Joliet, H., have been stolen by unknown
persons.
ALBEIT FIELDS has been sentenced to
fourteen years at Joliet for shooting
Miss Florence Fitzpatrick CT Decatur, ILL.,,
with intent to kill.
The postmaster and city treasurer OF
Minot, Dakota, has fed 60 Canada. He is
short in his accounts 81 800 due TO mis-
management.
THE city of Tuscaloosa, Ala, has a
mystery OF horrors. Within a few days
the dead bodies of four negroes have
been found in different localities with
their throat5 cut.
THE president has approved the act
authorizing him to appoint Alfred
PleasaDton major in the army and plao-
ing him on the retired list with that rank
and grade.
MASON and Harley, the men charged
with stealing 10000 bushels of wheat
from Minneapolis elevators, were dis
charged owing to the absence of the
chief prosecuting witness.
EmMr V. RHODES, ex Cashier OF the ST.
Paris (Ohio) National Bank, is held in
bonds of $4,000, on charges OF misap-
propTiating the funds and making false
statements to the Comptroller.
Cor. w. Q. Tommy, United States
swamp land commissioner, was arrested
at Iowa Falls and taken to Eldora9o,
charged with treating personal friend
to drink of whisky. He admitted IL and
eas fined 500 and costs by Mayor Ward.
WHILE paymaater aud another man
were passing through IL lonely strip of
wood, near Wilkesbarre, Pa, on their
way to pay OF the employees at work on
the branch road of the Lehign Valley
road, they were shot dead, and $4,000
3eCured