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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21
"A little discretion in spending

"A little discretion in spending
your money will do no harm.
For Horses, Cattle and Sheep use
Stonebraker's Hores and Cattle Pow
ders.
For the whole fcathered tribe use
Stonebrakers Chicken Powders.
For Hogs use Stonebraker's Hog
powders. ~
Being extensively used throughout
the country for forty years has fully
tested their virtues,
Sold by all first class merchants.
Twenty-Five cents per package or 8
for one dollar, SEM by mail or ex-
press on receipt of price. Address
THE SroSEBRAKER CHEMICAL Co,
Baltimore. BID.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21
CONQUERED BY KINDNESS.

One ofDr. Guthrie's admirers was
an old Scotch judge, who contribut-
ed alarge sum to build new church.
But when the Doctor left the Estab-
lished Church with the Free Church
party the Judge was SO much dis.
pleased that he ceased to call on him,
and even refused to recognize him on
the street.
Twice the good Doctor lifted his
hat ON meeting, but the Judge gave
no sign ofrecognition. The Doctor
said cheerily to himself: Zone more
lifting of the hat, my lord, and then.
we are quits
One day woman called al DR..
Guthrie's, begging for seat in his
church. The Doctor said it was i'm
possible to obtain one; all were en-
gagged, and more than score Of ap-
pIicants were waiting for vacancy.
She pleaded hard, but he saw no
way to help her.
At length she mentioned that she
was housekeeper for Judge.
"That changes the case" said the
Doctor. "I would like to do him q
favor for all his kindness to me in
past days. You shall have seat in
my own pew"
The woman left, after profusion
of thanks The next morning there
was knock at the study door, and
the Judge entered. He came to
thank the Doctor for the kindness
to his housekeeper, after his own
shabby behavior, and to beg pardon
for his foolish anger. Theold friend
ship was restored, and the Judge
seemed to have q higher esteem than
ever before for the man who had
conquered him by kindness.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21
him. The ideal household Isl that
which is exactly what it seems.

Hliu. uc kOCdi uoucC1SA~ - '----'
which is exactly what it seems
And for the woman who has no
husband--no one either to help her
or contro. her-well, the advantages
and disadvantages often balance
each other. She can do as she likes
with her own; if she has no sympa-
thizer, at least she has no hinderer,
either in her pleasures or her duties
most of all in her charities. Her
money, which otherwise might have
been only pang, can thus be made
into a blessing. And il. she. must
go down to the grave alone-what
woman is ever quite alone who has
the will and the power to- do good
wherever she goes, whose strength is
in herself, and whose aim it is to die
Os she has lived-a help to all and a
trouble to no one?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

"And you are certain thatyou love
me, Arthur p said the pretty editress
as her lover bnng over her in the bay
window Of the mountain hotel. "You
are certain ?" Il am replied the
lover with and mphasis on the 'sam."
"WiIl you say it again" she asked,
not necessarily for publication, but
as guaranty Of good faith r. II
say it again." be said, II am satisfied
and we may now go to press. .'-Bos-
ton Budget '.r
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. II allowed TO continue tu-
mors form, which often bleed snd ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. SWAYfE's
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or
by mail, for 30 cents. DR.. Swayne 4 Son,
Philadelphia. augf7-y,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

y There are a thousand things we
love more than God, without being
sensible Of it. He whom we love is
be whom we are most concerned to
please, and are most afraid to offend.
Let us try our love by, this rule.
But the other day, as it were, ia.
pan was a heashen Empire; now, the
Emperor has taken the initiative in
the cause or temperance in his EN-
pire. He has appointed q commits
sion to devise methods for the sup
preston of the liquor traffic.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

It is no disgrace TO be poor. The
praise Of honest poverty has often
been sung. When q man will not
stoop to do wrong, when be will not
sell himself for money, when he will
not do a dishonest act, then his pow
.erty is, most honorable. But the
man is not poor when he can pay
his way and save something besides.
He who pays. cash for ALL that he
purchases, is not poor, but well of.
He is in happier condition than
the idle gentleman who runs into
debt, and is clothed, shod, and fed,
at the expense OF his tailor, shoema-
ker. and butcher. Montesquieu says,
that q man is not poor because he
has nothing, but he is poor when be
will not or cannot work. The man
who is able and willing to work is
better of than the man who possess
es thousand crowns without the
necessity for working. 1s
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

No man has ever yet reached per-
fection; but no man has ever been
rendered any the worse by striving
after it.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-09-21

First-class in Every Particular
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
THE CLOSE OF THE SESSION
N. o. Picayune, July IS,

n. O. Picayune, 1n1y13
Yesterday closed the session Of the
Legislature. Those who have watched
the proceedings during the last few
days realize that 1. large amount of
work has been done. The senatorial
selection curtaiiesi the time for lrgisla-
tive discussion ta II very large extent,
au6 the,e nas iIinst upon the body
thereafter an unusual amount of work.
OF course there WAS good and had to
he sifttd out Of the many bills thar were
presented, and the committee labors
were cnrrespnnhingly increased.
IN re-, ipwing the result of the session
nf the assembly it may he safely said
il,as ie.islstinp iniiEical to the hest in
,ricsts of the State has failed TO SECURE
approval. We t.elieve We can say that
no bad laws have been placed upon the
Statute books. On the other hand
many measures that were demanded
Ivy the people have received Legislative
sanrtipn. IT remedial and refornatary
action have not been more specific or
extended it has been because there was
a conservative spirit dominating which
desired full assurance that the project
cd laws were really for the benefit of
the State.
IN the pressure Of business upnn both
hoiises, and amid the large number of
bills designeslto change the stntns of
the officers in the parish of Orleans sub
ject to Executive appointment. the SEN
ate was not called upon to pass many
selections for Ibis city at this session.
The Governor was no dpnht occupied
fully in the etHdy 81 billie WHICH Yera
presented to him for approval He ia
not in the habit of appending his sig
nature hastily, and the work W hich was
nut upon him during the closing days
by the steady and business like conduct
of hgiii IloUgea, was exceptionally great.
As our dispatches SHOW. l,e Waa en-
gagged upon the bills passed until the
last hour of the session.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
END OF THE McENERY LAND
CONTRACT

N. o. Picayune.
The famous John McEnery land con-
tract, established 10y act % "t 1880, is
now thing of the past. The Senate
bill repeating this act tiually passed
the House last night. Under tins act
the Federal land grant to the State of
Louisiana for the purpose of levying
and draining has been largely diverted
to private ownership. The contractor
for performing merely nominal work,
which was the duty IF the Register
Of the State Land Office and The At
torney General, has come into the
ownership of ten thousands of acres of
the public domain. and ia now p,oba
bly, one of the largest land owners in
the world. The abuses which grew out
of ihis contract, such rs the issuance
of sc,ip for 123c lands that could he To-
Gated on lands valued ut 75c, and the
nse of that scrip tn intercept money at
the very door of the treasury that bad
been sent there Ivy settlers. have been
exposed in the columns of the Plea
ynnp.
After eight years the law is finally
uinrtl from the statute books. and the
nnjust division of State property with
III unnecessary contractor has been
hrnn.ht tn an end. It the Legislature
had done nothing more that this it
would not have sat in vain.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

While digging grave at the Island
cemptary, i'm Ouachita parish last week.
All iran casket was auHapil'ed " high had
,,,nlaly been there for % ar 100 Years:
Upon examining tie coffin, it was found
10 br peculiarly constructed SO az 10
pa,take Of the form of the human body
shaving the eymDet,y ut hs,st, limbs
and head. A curiaIis desire prnMpt-
ed those present. to Enscrew q
plate on top of the coffin; when
done they were wonderfully surprised
tn find vryealrd to their view, y hand
some yaung man, ~ n perfect state Of
Observation-Disclosures looking AZ natn-
raj as if he were still living. He was
clothed in II winding sheet. made of
white silk his eravat was also white
and r,as.e IF white satin his hair was
light and still remained neatly parteti.
DR.. Helmick, from whom We get this
information, says that the ground where
this body was found was level and
cnmpact down to the coffin and that
the oldest eitizpn In that lueaiity has
no re,nhrance ar Knowledge of the
grave. It Is tlio1glit by some who saw
the lmdy-judging from appearance
that he was II Spanisl, nObleman and
wac buried there early in the settle
nent of Observation-Disclosures Clar-
ion,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
NOTICE.
The Famous Bell Cheney Springs

Will be open to the public on June LIST
1888, under the management Of that prince of
good fellows. F. Herbert. Sr.-"Uncle Bug
hauling and put everything in first-class order
"Uncle Bugn has pack of fine hounds for the
use OF those inclined to hunt, and has also q
race track made for testing the speed of the
festive creole pony as we'll as that of the arts
tOcratic race horse. In fact. those seeking
nice, quiet, notwithstanding resort, will find it
at Beil-Cheney : and plenty to eat for both man
and beast For further particulars address
HENRY. L. ERICH, Bayou Chioot, La.
N. B.-Terns moderate. NAV i9-tr
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At the quarterly meeting of St. Lam
dry Parish Faltnel's Union, held at
Landrenean's Hal, near Vile Plate, on
18th aud 18Th July, 1888, the following
resolutions in mtmUiy of L. j. Huugh,
late President of The Union were adopt
ed
WHEREAS, it has pleased the AL
mighty III his providence, to remove
liuui our midst our much iaim-uteu
Brother aud late President Thomas
j. tfrrson Hough
Resolred, That in the death of Broth
er though, We realize the loss OF ii
worthy and ZraluuS member, and az on
si>ttnt aud useful officer. the cninlnu-
NIFTY one ut lis best Citizens, aud The
church one uf her most devoted MEM
htIS.
ReSOlred, That we recognize in the
rhaiucttr nt our late brother those
Tails " hich should ever aduiu mtn-
hiothtrly love, cilailty and Truth. He
Was KIND aud atf-c!lonaie in all rela-
lions ot Ilie: honest. prettrIiug ii0ies
" 10 wealth or fame: courteous aud
pleasant; and unSpaiing III his hnspl-
tally, which was ever at the command
ui his tti,.hd-.
Res0tred, That we tender to his
" lIbH LIN IVA 'ui Htdit-
felt sympaill, III this sad bereavement.
RcSOtued, That We wear The usual
bausr az mourning tor lh,iy days.
Res0lred, That The Secretary furnish
the widow aud tamiiy of our deceased
brother ii copy ut these resolutions, and
that the same be spread nii The mil
utes OF this Union, and he published in
The ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT, aud Farm
cr's Union.
T. A CLAYTON,
JONES +. SMITH,
j. 5. HAZLEWuUD, Committee.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
HDUBLHG SALE.
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF FABIUs RECORD. DE CEASED.
No. -.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF AVOYELLES

By virtue OF an order OF tho Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of Ayoyelles,
to me directed. there will be sold at public
auction to the last and highest bidder. at the
principal front door Of the Court House in tho
town OF Opelousas, parish of st. Landry on
Tuesday, Jnly 3fst. aSSS,
at ii O'Clock a. M, the following described
property belonging to the Estate of Fabius
Ricord, deceased, to-wit:
Certain tracts OF land situated In the parish
OF st. Landry lst, being the northeast quar-
ter of southeast quarter of section twenty one,
township three, south range four east, con
tanning forty and e5ll00 acres: I'd, the north
west quarter of southwest quarter of section
twenty-five, township three south range four
west, containing forty and e3I1G0 acres-all
being in what was formerly known az the coun
ty OF OpelOusas, i'll the Southwestern District
OF Louisiana, purchased by Ricord from Grim
ball, act 1925 of files of Recorders office, ST.
Landry, February 2ith, 1872.
Terms and Condltions--Cash
T, :. FONTESOT,
Sheriff OF the Parish of ST. Landry.
June 30-5t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

Now that spring chickens have
dropped their first feathers and "dat
water-melon's smiling on de vine," the
average darkey is happy at inter-
walls, as is the case in the following in
stance:
The other day Joseph Mousoe told me-
gro named Winford that his wife, Eve
line Winford and her sister had been
making raids on his patch to substan-
tiate this statement he further said he
had been watching them. Winfort, of
course. told what he had heard to hon
eat Eveline and her sister. who forth
with fastened over TO Joe, Monroe
to clean him up ''loek. stack and bar
rel.r He told her TO go away that he
had said all he had to say to her hus-
band, whereupon Eveiine abused him
as the sDn of canine femme gender,
and reeeiged clndtling for her palma.
After this last procedure sudden fear
seized Eveline and abe made COM
plaint having JOSEPH, TO appear before
his honor Judge Brooks tobe pat under
4 peace bond. During the trial, how
ever, il appeared that Eveline was as
much to he feared az Joe, and justice
Brooks acting accordingly, placed sbptl
nnder $25 bond, a cost OF $3.50 resting
on Joe Monroe. A seperate damage
suit has also been brought against him.
Not satisfied with this result. JoseDh's
hope of redress for his wrongs led him
tn enter a complaint agalast Eveline
and her sister before Judge Douaf0.
Waving examination. Evelins gave
bond for appearance and sister Kitty
was discharged. A negro bystander
was heard say that .Aii dis law bizness
am wuff naarefn de hull wafer million
natch wid deu uiggers frone it ln.a
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
"MORO-CASTLE 3D."

Black Spanish Jack. meaiy points, fourteen
and quarter hands under the standard, sired
by imported Moro Castle-Mr. Hayes, OF Col
umba. Tenn. paid 5000 for Moro Castle. Dam;
u Jennet of the Gazon family. His colts take
first premiums at Columbia fairs, and there
never WAS n scrub colt of his get, They are
uniformly fine. sprightly aud stylish. Moro
Castle Sd will make the present season at
Greenwood Plantation. $3.50 cash or $40 1st
Oct. for the season JOHN SPAN, Manager,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

One of our colured damsels prides
herself on her appetite, and says that
at one meal she disposed of twelve
ears of green corn raw with meat and
bread in proportion, for all of which
her grandfather presented her with a
new silk dress. II said appetite is reg
ular, we can't see how she pays rent
and lives without applopriating some
body eIse's effects.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
rALERY LANDRENEAU,
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La, !,
June 23d, 1883. {
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made hegcre the Judge
or Clerk of Court at One!ausas, La, en- Mon
day, August 18th, 1858, viz:
ADEAsTE MANUEL,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 for the
north half of southeast quarter and east half of
southwest quarter section 10, township 6, south
of range east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witpessea 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land. viz.
Olivier keah0teia, Don Louis Fontenot, &C.
leStin S. MaFcantel, HonOre Fnsilier.
THOMASJ. BUTLER,
june 3o6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

We are in receipt of copies of the cat
alogue and additional announcement
of Opelousas Female Institute for the
the session ct 1sSS-s9. This school is
i'm hourishing condition, being well
patronizrd by this and adjoining par
ishes. The course of instruction is
complete in all departments, and will
next session be under the control and
management of the following admir-
able and talented Faculty of teachers
I'm the several grades:
Mrs. M. M. Hayes, Principal.
Rev. r. ". Lewis, A. B., of Washing
ton and Lee University, Va, Professor
of Mathematics and Science.
Miss Stella Truman, intermediate
Department.
Mrs. NJ. M. Hayes, Primary Depart
uent.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Meng, Music and Art.
Mrs. Aic6e Dupre, French.
Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, Fancy Work and
Embroidery, etc.
Parents and Guardians are requested
ca inform the Principal of their inteu-
tion to enter pupils, in order that full
arrangements may be made for their
accommodation.
Farther information may be had by
all Fessiug Mrs. NJ. II. Hayes or Rev. r.
wy Lewis, 0pelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
MAYORS OFFICE, TOWN OF opELousAs.

LA July 49, 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received mt this
office until the 1st Monday of August, 1888. for
the building of a public Market House In the
town of opeluusas, La, to be- 1T tho following
Siiiasngi9Is sixty feet long by sixty feet
piers fifteen feet high: top of the building to
he constructed with good seasoned cypress
lumber; to be slate rooted a belfrey to be
placed ON said building and contractor to fur
nisl a bell steps to- be of granite the build
ing to be thoroughly guttered and contractor
to build q large eistern | all hids to be ACCOM-
panied With plans and specifications; the
hoor to be III fag stone. The COM
illittee reserve the right to reject any and
all bids.
SOL. IOEE,
EMILE DONATE, Committee
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
NOTICE..

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, June II. 1888. )
Notes is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
tn make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proofwil be made before the Judge, or
Ill his absence. the Clerk OF the District Court,
at OpeiOusas. Louisiana, on Wednesday, July
a5th, 1889, viz:
yALERY LANDRENEAU,
who made Pre-emntion Declaratory ST. No. los,
for southeast quarter of northeast quarter and
northeast quarter OF southeast quarter section
-, township ), south range west, Louisiana
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Valmont Vidrine. Pierre Guillory, Louis
Gradenigo, Joseph Gradenigo.
THOMAS J. BUTLER.
June lost Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
Louisiana state Fair.

And Shreveport Exposition third annual State
Fair tikes place ut ahr9YennrS. Ga November
9Th to 18th INCLUSIVE. $4,000 in premiums and
purses viii be awarded Liberal premiums for
parish exhibits. The only fully equipped fair
grounds in the State, Interesting programmes
each day. Some of the finest race horses in the
United STATES have already been entered For
premiums lists and general information adj
dresr I'd. l.. HC0VELL.
shreveport, La. Secretary
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

Distilled from the richest Matted
Barley, Chase's Barley Malt Whisky
ia full Of nutriment, mild and excellent
and absolutely pure. C. Dietlein sole
agent for Opeiousas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

IF the meat barrel is rancid. after
scfuhbing and rinsing it as clean as
possible. turn it upside down and rest it
s,sl hricka, then smoke it Thoroughly
with green hickory chips or corncobs.
II it be eharred little no harm is
done.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
BY virtue OF writ of terl faoias issued out
or the Honorable the Thirteeth judicial Dis
trlct Court OF the State OF Louisiana, in and
for the Parish OF St. Landry. in the above gu
titled and numbered suit, aud to me directed.
have seized aud will proceed to sell at public
aution, to the last and highest bidder, at the
principal front door OF the Courthouse of the
Parish OF st. Landry, in the town of Opelou-
SaS, on
Saturday, August 4th, 1858,
at II o'clock a. w., the following described
property, to-wir:
The undivided four-fifths t4E5) OF the north
west corner of a tract OF land OF fourteen hun
dred acres near Grand Coteau, bounded north
by Valsn Richard. south by John Easln and
bayou Carrencro east ny Johu Mou on, west
west by Auguste Prejean, the portion seized
having seven acres front On public road lead
ing from Grand Coutean to Prairie Basse, by
seven acres deep, bounded north by SAID pub
lie road, west by Jean Jean. south and east by
balance OF said tract
Terms-Cash.
T. S. FONTENOT
june SO-5t. Sheriff Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

The following named parties have
been arrested and incarcerated by Sher-
if Foutenot and deputies since our last
report:
Hermogene Lewis, stabbing with in
tent to murder.
Dupre Breading, carrying concealed
weapons.
jean Baptiste Richard, larceny.
James Isaac, DEMONSTRATING.
Morris Barrett, robbery.
Edward Balquet, cow-stealing.
Gus BAIL, house breaking aud dan
gerous weapon.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

A party, consisting of DR.. Bercier,
Mrssrs. B. F. Meginley, Lucius j. Du-
PIE. Theo. Richard and r. Mornhinveg
start Sunday for ten days recrea-
ton at the D'Arbonne river. 1t may
take night and day guide and a signal
corps to help them back home.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

The street force has been augmented
by three new hands this week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
Jersey bull.

offer for sale my splendidiy bred Jersey
hnll" lrNCAN.n He is i've years old. color,
SLY, grey and fawfl; good size, gentle and
very handsoine. Sold only to prevent in
calf and offer him for that sum now.
april 21-tf THOMAS J. HOUGH.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

The last meeting of the Philharmonic
was so full of misunderstanding APP
plications for new members, arranging
for a Climb dancing school, etc, etc,
that midnight like to have caught us
there notwithstanding the fact that
our weekly entertainment had to be
deferred until the next regular meet
lug. Let every member be present to-
night, as business of importance will be
transacted.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

See proceedings OF the Police jury i'll
this Issue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21
DIED,


At the residence of M. E. Gfrard, In the town
of Lafayette. Oh Monday, July 9th, 1888, MRS.
MAXIM BRAsHEAR, widow of the late BASIL
CROW. aged "a years, months and Is days.
At the residence of Mr. A. G. Frere. in Frank
lin, on Tuesday, July 10th, 1888, at the age of
years, MRS. L. l.. CLEGG, widow Of
the late Rev. Baxter Clegg,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-07-21

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 10, 1888.
To the Mayor of Opelousas, La:
Public building bill has finally passed
both houses, S. NJ. ROBINSON.