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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

batteries were stationed here behind stone
walls and earth pits, Wiedricks Battery I,
First New York. and Ricketts' Battery T,
First Pennsylvania. The brigades Of Toke
and Hays Of Early's division. filed along the
ravines until the base Of the slope was reached,
and bounding up the hill silcnced Wielricl's
guns at the. first blow. Before the COnfeG-
crates reached his guns Ricketts, poured 500
pounds Of canister into their faces. His
orders were not to timber up under any cir
cu,nstances, but fight the battery to the last
All the infantry behind him had gone over
to the left to aid Sicl1les, and Ricketts, stood
alone facing tho Louisiana Tigers, Hays
fearless fighters The Tigers leaped tho
stone wall, spiked the left piece and bayo-
neted the men who served 1T. The remain
ing guns poured i'll the canister until the
supply was used uD and then fired case shot
small shot in q case as solid sluss The
drivers left their teams and replaced
the fallen cannoneers. The gllidon bearer
shot down a Confederate Lieutenant who
reached for his colors, and was in turn rid
died with bullets, but not until he had
ramnlet, the guidon staff into the ground
Upon this marker, now, the other battery
men rallied, and with their gun rammcrs
beat of the inpetuous Tigers. These bat
tcryEcn were Pennsylvanians, and the cry
was:
'Dcath on our own soil rather than lose the
gunsm
So Ricketts, held Oh ulNil the sound of his
battle brought to the spot some infantry.
from the adjoining lines, and under their
CALLING fire the Tigers retired. The loss of
the Louisianians was nearly 209 killed and
wounded, and only T. men Of the brigade
actually reached the Union guns.
GEN. sICKLEs.
The scenes on Cemetery I'LL at the close of
this second day were vastly more exciting
than on the FIRST. Columns of men were
marching and counter marching, under
alarming calls from ths' right, left and center
for moro men, for fresh canAon, for soldiers
with bullets in their pouches. The army
trains were moving, and the saldest Of all
was the procession of ambulanccs coming
from the field on the left Surgeon Thomas
Tate, Of the Third Pennsylvania cavalry, got
leave to ride into Gettysburg, from the bly,
ouac three miles east on the Hanover road,
where Gregg's column was defending the
Union rear Or. Tate's wife and babe and
his father and mother We're in Gettysburg,
and when he found the streets barred by Con-
federate infantry he turned aside into the
field hospital grounds on the Baltimore pike
The first sight to attract him was Cen
Siekles, on stretcher, surrounded by sur
geons preparing to amputato the leg shattered
by bullet near the Wheat Field about two
hours before. When the chief surgeon
brought out the chloroform cup Siclsies raised
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15
NOTICE.
The Famous efficiency Springs

win be open to the public on June Isl
1888, under the management Of that prince OF
COED fellows. Il. Herbert. Sr Uncle lug
who has given the Springs a Thorough over
hauling and put everything in trst-class order.
"Uncle Bug" has a pack OF fine hounds for me
nse Of those inclined to HINT, and has also Q
race track made for testing the speed OF the
festive creole pony as we'll as that of the arts
tocrafie race horse. IN fact, those seeking q
nice, quiet, Notwithstanding resort will find 1t
al Deficiency and plenty to eat for both man
and beast For further particulars address
aEN1r.L.. ERLICEI, Bayou Chieot, La
- Terna uaosacraie. may LETT
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

turned to good account Tor breastwor]s,
KilpatricI, determined to have the horsenen
charge here, and when the order was given
to Farnsworth's brigade, the leader protested
that it was 10 field sor cavalry exploits. The
commander then said that he would lead
Farnsworth's brigade himself, but the latter
responded IF NY brigade is to so in shall
go at tho head Of H. aid the word was
given, The horses learel The fences, but tic
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15
Louisiana state Fair.

And Shreveport Exposition Nhlfd annual State
Fairl takes place at shreveport, LII November
5tli to 10th iaaiusiYe. $4,000 in premiums and
purses will be awarded. Liberal premiums for
parish exhibits The only fully equipped fair
grounds in the STATE, Interesting programmes
each day. Seine Of the tfn+ st race horses i'll the
United States have already been eutered For
premiums lists and general information ad-
dress NJ. l.. SCONEi4L.
Shreveport, La. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

the effect was such as to alarm the lines on
Longstreess right, and whole division was
thus drawn OF from the column sent with
Pickett to CHARGE Cemetery Ridge.
Equally brave ard more brilliant in It's
consequences was Goa, D. MrA. Gregs's
gaber fight in open field three miles east OF
Gettysl1urG. To halass the rear Of Aeatic's
army during the operations Of assauting the
ridge with Longstreet's infantry, Lee dis
patched Cten. Stuart, with four brisades, to
strike from the York PIKE across the liam
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

inuSkcts Ct the well
posted infantry
soon cnlptied the
saddles by the
score. c a IL II 0 Il
opened on the
plgclsy sQuadfolls,
but the bold riders
spu,red on their
stee1S, aim in g
straight for the
batteries. Farms
worth was killed,
the squadrons were
broken and the
effort ended III a
-,,.,,,,1 H., cta7- f-Jf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

co'ors. "Give them to lnc!' Riding at the
head of his column the general waved the
flag of tho BucktaIls in view of all, and
most defantly toward tho hostile ritien'en on
the hills. The color bearer wrapped hand
kerchief over his wound and ran beside the
leaders, horse. looking wistfully at tho colors,
until Crawford handed them back, to be
carried in his left hand.
The woods Gil around this field under tho
shadow of the Round Tops were filled W I'll
Confederate marlzsmen, who selected tho
brightest targets for their aim. Gems. s. II.
Weed and Strong Vincent, Col. Patrick II.
O. Rorke and Capt. G.. E. Hazlett. al OF tho
Fifth corps who went from the VALLEY where
Crawford fought to the crest of Little Round
Top, were there picked of within Il few min
utes By the uncrrinS rifles at Devils Den.
But hundreds of men rs brave IS those fallen
leaders had followed them up the mountain
steep and Round Top was saved.
BRAVE AETILLEETIEN.
While the fierce struggle was taking place
around Devils Den, as night camo on, the
Confederates under Lwcll rushed forward to
their long delayed assault on East Cemetery
Hill, on the southern edge of the town. Two
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

Minnesota, ESP officers and men, under Col.
William Coivill.
''Great heaven said Hancock, sis this all
the men we have here;'
Gen. 4. S. Williams division OF the
Twelfth corps was hurrying over from Culp's
ILL., and if the charging enemy could be
stayed for an instant break in the line
could he prevented. Wi hout word of
pariey Hanapcz ordered Colvill to 'advance
and take thspe colors!' A participant says
that the little Inc arose as enc man and
moved down the slope as though marching
il review. Cannon opened on them, rifles
blazea at them. One after another five color
bearers fell, but the standard did not go
down nor did the limo wavcr, only as shells
tore it apart. All that survived went on
luatil they were within rifle length of the
enemy. The charge was success, for by its
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

cut sliced or the
top of his SCALP, "
Subsequently both
Evater and Gregg
were taken prison
ecs.
IN this N e ioe
" ado Hampton
was wounded at
close quarters and
twenty-three years
afterWard, at q re-
union held on tho
field, he declared
that he knew the
,,~ y,i,a el,.,,aT-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15
notice.!
LAND OFFICE, at New orleans La

LAND OFFICE, at New orleans La.
Aug. 5t 1883. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his Intention
tn make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge,
or in his absence the Clerk of the District
Court ut Opelousas, La, Oh Wednesday. Sept
26th, 1881. viz:
AMBROSE GRANGER,
who made Homestead Entry No. TACO for the
southwest quarter of section Il, township 5,
south range west, Louisiana Meridian.
!. He names the following witnesses to prove
81 residence upon, and cultivation
81. II S, vssa asss.s<; VIZ
Refi5e ans1ssrv 1asam nsx Rortalis GnllOry,
80 -. THOMAS ]. BurIEn
A1ss ReGlster.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

himself up and said, with great c,nr,ha>i9:
NO, you don't: you can't chIoTDcorin ne.
He stood the operation hero:caly and when
it was over the surgeon explained so.ne rro
vision he had made TO give the rr:,cral all
comfort the camp afforded for the nrht,
adding that early in the morning lie sln.uld
be sent Oh to Philadelphan
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

boldncss it ,iismayed the enemy. Over 200
were killed or wounded, among them every
field officer, l6 out Of q line officers and not
a man surrendered. The colors were brought
OF and II men out OF 252 rallied around them
that night.
DESPERATE WORK AT DEVILS DEN.
From Sickles' western front the battle
rolled around his southern front to Devils
Den, near Little Round Top. Into this vale
of death the division OF Gen. 5. w. CraW-
ford, Of the Pennsylvania reserves (fi1th
corps was led i'll the mick o time to save
the mountain key of the whole field. CEaW-
ford's official report says: Our troops
(SickleS) fell back. and the plain to our right
was covered with fugitiveS from ell divisions,
who rushed through my lines to the rear.
Fragments Of regiments came back without
their arms, and for E. moment all seemed
lost The enemy's skirmishers had reached
the foot Of the rocky ridge Devils Dem; his
columns W re following rapidly. Ny com
Iuand was formed in two lines, the second
masscd on the first. u :; Steadily,
remor3elcssly, voiley after volley was
pumped into the very boso1ns of the adj
vancing Co1toderates who found themselves
shut ont from their anticipated prize e. ~ u
wall Of flame The charge of the BucktalIs
First rifles sent them away in u race Tor the
shelter of their own lines. Young Taylor,
the leader, goes down before the Calling fire
of some sharpshooters behind the roc..; and
trees. = * -
With Taylor the standard bearer OF the
Bucktails was wounded i'll the hant, and
Crawford called to him, reaching for the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

The number and disposition of the enemy's
troops betoleled the renewal of tho battle
with increasing fury on the morrow. Burn
ing buildings net the eye in every direction;
flynn, panic stricken families were hasten
ing along the roads leading out Of Gettys-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15
a Good Opportunity.

For SALE.-My residence and blacksmith
shop with several acres of land enclosed and
in cultivation, on the Bellevue road, just out.
side of Oleiousas. A. GUINGS.
sept stf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15
GETTYSBURG.
Anecdotes of the Three Days
Sanguinary Fight.
DARING, DESPERATE DEEDS.
Stories Of the Battle Told Twenty
Five Years After.

Hand to Hand Contests on Oak Ridge,
Cemetery Hill, mt the Peach Orchard,
DEVILS Den and the Round TOps-Com-
bats on Foot ard on Horse, Mid Ar
tillery's Roar-Individual valor Saves
the Day.
The morning sun is rising.
Ger the hills of golden grain,
The weary troops are wakngI
To reioin the martial train:
When the booming of a cannon
Echoes from the hills affair."
And proclaiIns another battle
In the mighty camps of wcr.
The cavalry. with saber bright,
Ride reckless % er the plain.
And man and horse together fall
Beneath the leaGen rain.
Monster cannon shots or iron
Fly bursting through the air,
And q ccaseless battle ciamor
Now ilvades the valley fair.
Although Gettysburg was a field Of acci-
dents and mistakes, it was the scene Of many
heroic contests, where the fighting powers of
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-15

"Wh1t!' shriekc,t the il1pctuous veteran,
"lo-morrow morninG-to Philadelphia: Hi
start within fifteen minutes"
There was Il hu3tlins; and buz&ine. the
surgeons, assistants an:! ambulance masters
all joining ill., and finally the surgeon said
he should start by midnight.
No. said the general, cahner now, but as
decided as ever, perhaps, wss too Lasty;
I'll give you one hour to start me On heroad
to Philadelphia"
The general tlcn called Tor a cigar, and Ee-
fore darkness came On tie Llue strealss Of
s,l2o..c were curling ubova his litter as he
moved on nlaimeCl IGIt haughty and defiant,
home on Z s,rctch-@ by :. company Of men to
Winchester.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
TO OUR COLLEGE FRIENDS.

Rev. DIR. Wight, of Bay City VAS a
visitor at the College Monday.
The steam pipes are being put in tc
the Library building this week.
The students prayer meeting has
been changed to Wednesday evening.
The bathing apparatus will soon be
in the basement of College building
Alma still ahead.
Prof. Butler supplied the pulpit of
the Breckenridge Congregational
church last Sunday.
Miss NJ. Z. Quick and Miss b. Hunt
ing are delegates to the Y. w. G.. A.
state convention at Lansing.
The slate for the roof of the Library
is partly on the ground. The building
is rapidly nearing completion.
President Hunting delivers the open
ing address before the Y. w. G. n.
state convention at Lansing this week.
There has been organized a tug OF
war" in College, which challenges all
competitors. Who will be their vic
Tins.
The young ladies were invited to
witness drill of the gymnastic class
this week. They say the exhibition
was very creditable.
At a meeting of the Y. NJ. c. \. Sat
urday night the following were elected
delegates to the College conference at
Olivet Oct 26-2S: President Hunting,
II. T. Lynd and w. NJ. Mckee.
The young men of the College met
last Wednesday and organized a
Students Association, with +. Eply a:
president and X. Ely as secretary
The association unanimously ado ptet
the articles of agreement between fac
ulty and students.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
EDBERT B. GREEN,
Candidate for Senator.

In the old days of the Republic
before the age of demagoges and
political shysters disgraced the po-
lictical arena, that apostle of repub-
licanism, Thomas Jefferson formu-
lated short and pithy set of interro-
gatories which if answered affirma-
lively in the case OF candidate seek
ing Office, were regarded as sufficient
proof of his fitness for the position
sought and entitled the candidate to
the cheerful and hearty support Of
the party whose candidate he was.
The questions contained in this form
ula were: Is he honest ? Is he ca
pable? Here in brief is included all
that is really necessary to constitute
fitness for Office in the best sense.
The people of this senatorial district
in the selection of +. b. Green as
their candidate for state senator in
the late convention had recourse to
that good old fashioned formula.
These questions being duly consid-
cred and answered affirmatively in
the case of Mr.. Green's candidacy,
the unanimity with which he received
the nomination was a matter of sur
prise even to his most sangunine
friends. Mr.. Green was born in the
pleasant village of Olivet, Eaton Co.
in 1853, amid very pleasant and de-
sireable social and domestic surroun-
ings, enjoying superior educational
advantages, which he was not slow
to improve, graduating with an hon
orable degree at the age of twenty
one, taking his place among, business
men of his native village at this
early age he soon won his way to
distinction, being preferred to fill
various offices including that of
president, which he did with credit
to himself and with satisfaction to
his constituency. Removing to
Alma in 1884, he soon became iden
tilted with her business interests and
displayed such an easy familiarity
with business methods and such an
interest in questions effecting the
general good, that his fellow citizens
recognizing his ability, were not slow
in availing themselves of these ad.
vantages. He was elected president
of the village, which Office he now
holds. In the admistration of the
affairs of this Office, he has mani
tested such an easy grasp of practi-
cal business questions as to give
Ipromise of great usefulness to his
constituents in the Office to which
their partiality has preferred him.
Mr.. Green is a gentleman of culture,
of practical business methods,
thoroughly energetic in action per-
sistent in effort, and will if elected
prove himself to be a practically
useful and efficient member of the
state legislature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
Sumner.
Mrs. Jacob Merchant is OH the sicl
list.

Mrs. Jacob Merchant is OH the sick
list.
Geo. Firley has gone into the butch
ering business.
Still the mud goes out and the big
dicth goes down.
& Stafford and wife have gone to
Hillsdale on a visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Utter were visiting
friends near Elm Hall last week.
Will Parr is getting up new house
OH his place, this is farming at home.
Herbert Bradish was brought home
from near Harrison where he was to
work, very sick a few days ago.
Estela is hot on the election question
they have no less than seven campaign
banners and if Sam and John are stout
enough we will soon have the Eighth,
for prohibition.
Edgar Clark and Frank Parks were
arrested 10y a. Lacey on a charge of Civ
ing his little boys whiskey. They were
discharged as Mr.. l.. did not appear
againts them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
Special Notices.

For Books and Stationery, go to the
u. .. Bookstore. 1861
You can buy solid walnut striking
clock for 81 at Porters.
For $3.50 you can buy good stem
wind watch at Porters.
Call on c. b. Porter, the jewler he
has some thing new To show you.
Kip boots ID. 5. Il l.. IS inch leg, cold
liquor tanned, sure to give satisfaction
at the lowest living price.
49l-tf w. r. KINCH.
Boots aud shoes going as low as pos
slble at Kinch's.
w. II. Kinch offers new line of
hand made cold liquor tanned cali
boots at bottom prices. 49l-tf :
Ladies should call and get bottle
of Gilt Edge shoe dressing at w. r.
Kinch's. 1t beats everything. 49l-tf
WANTED. "A quantity of dry ash
white and black, one and three inches
thick. at the Harrington Table Fac
tory. 403 If
Oysters 4. Oysters ! In every style
and at all hours. Warm meals on call
Boarding by the day or week lodgin,
and all at reasonable prices.
5. G.. HOPKINS.
First door west of III. "A. Delevan's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
MARVIN R. SALTER.
Candidate for County Clerk.

Our candidate for county clerk,
Marvin r. Salter, was born in the
city of Detroit, October 10th, 1853.
AT the age of six years he moved,
with his parents, on farm in Ma.
comb county, Mich. When he was
II years of age his father sold his
farm and engaged in the mercantile
business at Disco, a small village in
that county, but two years afterward
his store was set on fire and burned
with all its contents. sweeping away
all the hard earnings of years of toll,
but he did not long survive his loss,
for in short time was carried to his
last resting place. After his fathers
death Marvin clerked i'll stores and
worked by the day among the farm
ers, until he was 20, when he learned
the trade of carriage building and
carpentering. In 1880 he and his
mother moved to Ithaca, where he
has followed the trade of cabinet
work and carpentering, until he ell.
tered upon his duties as county
clerk, January !, 1887. He has serv-
ed two terms as president of the vii
lage of Ithaca, two terms as super.
visor of the township and assessor OF
the village and one year as chairman
of the board of suservisors.
Two years ago he was elected
county clerk and has served the
people most efficiently since that
time and is now a candidate for re.
election. If a strict attention to
business, correct methods, a thorough
and efficient performance of the
routine duties of the Office, kind and
courteous treatment, competency
to perform the duties of the Office il
such way as to subserve the interest,
of all concerned, are duly appreciated
on the part of the people of this
county. Mr.. Salter can not fail tC
receive a most emphatic endorse
ment at the polls on the sixth day
of November.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
PERRY D. PETIT.
Candidate for Sheriff.

Among the many candidates present
ed for popular favor, few, if any, are
more worthy Of the hearty support of
the people, at this election, than is the
subject Of this sketch. To those who
admire that patriotism that cheerfully
responds to his country's call in season
of danger, leaving the pleasant sur
roundings of home and marching man
fully forward to meet danger and suf-
fering, privation, WEAKNESS, and possi-
BILE death, in defence of his country, es-
pecially does his career as a soldier COM
mend him. Although young in years
he was prompt to enlist in the Fourth
Michigan Cavalry, and was with that
regiment through its brilliant career of
victory, and defeat, of hard and ef-
ficent services, till the close of the war
and was with detachment of his reg,
iment, that Captured Jeff Davis. after
the war he returned to his home, in
Emerson township this County, where
he resided, till 1892 having by his manly
and honorable bearing, Won the good
will and friendship, of large circle OF
acquaintances and friends, who are
foremost in his support, for the office
to which he has been nominated. Soon
after his removal to Alma in 1882 he
was elected constable, and served Sc
efficiently, that he was made village
marshal, and in this office developed,
those traits, that indicated so strongly
his fitness for the Office Of sheriff to
which he was elected. in 1886 by very
fattering majority. the efficiency econ
omy. and energy, he had manifested IL
the discharge of the various, and intri
cate duties of the office, his obliging anC
gentlemanly department, his fidelity
To the interests of the people of the
| County, deserve just recognition a
their hands, and we shall be great,
mistaken, if he fails to receive it in I
largely inceased majority at the polls
on the sixth day of Nov. prox.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
SOFT HATS.
Fur. Silk and Plush
Caps, latest out.

a large assortment of cheap and
medium price Ingram Carpets, Mat
tings, Floor Oil Cloths, etc, 25 per
cent. cheaper than any house this
side of Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19
New line of Mems and Boys Suits
and Overcoats, at prices to suit the
most economical buyer.

Our Mems All Wool Socks and
Ladies and Children's Hose, of the
very best quality, are worth double
the price we ask for them
Ask To see our Mems Wool Socks
two pair for 25cts. and our 25ct.
Sock worth scots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-19

We have everything you may
want in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Caps and Fur
nishings.
Come and look at our goods,
whether you wish to buy or not we
will be pleased to show you.
Pollas sky Bros
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DISEASES Of
/ UouER.

forded larSe experience IN sda,,ting remedies toe
1heir crre, and
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tsmce In Rinckle block. ONCE hours
lvt ia Il. 2to and 70 sP.H.
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PILE TUTORS and STRUCTURES treated
With the greatest success. Book sent for 10 cents
in stamps. Address, WORLDS DIsPENskRY MEDI-
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