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St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
She Nominee.


At thc Democratic Convention OF the
/ Third Congressional District, held at
/ Lake Charles on Tuesday last, Andrew
Price, of Iafourche, was unanimously
nominated as candidate for member
! of Congress from that District, to fill
the vacancy caused Ivy the death Of
Hon. Z. J. Gay.
The nomination is conceded to be Il
most excellent one, and insures the sue
cess Of the Democrats in their efforts to
fill the place Of the lamented Gay with
u worthy successor.
The picoyamc, in speaking Of the
nominee, says:
Mr.. Andrew Price is native of Louis
lana, having been born on the ed Of
April, 1854, at Chatsworth Plantation
near franklin, st. Mary's parish. His
early bOyhood days were spent in that
locality, and at the age Of 10 years he
was sent to school at Lebanon, Tenn.
Here he attended the primary and col
legiato departments of the Cumberland
University. Subsequently, he graduated
at the law department of the same uni
NNl0t'S IN 1919, anu H'iit tlitt itltti-
wards he took two years course Of
law in TIE Washington University, St.
Louis, Mo. lie practicrd law in st.
Lnnls until the fall of $780, when he re-
turned to his native State and gave his
attention TO sugar planting. Ever since
that time he has been continuously en-
gagged in that industry with the late
Edward J. Gay.
1t was in 1870 that Mr.. Price married
Miss Anna NJ. Gay, the youngest child
of the Hon. Edward j. Gay.
While Mr.. Price has never been a can
didate for office before, he has always
taken u lively interest in public mat
tels. pom several occasions he was a
delegate to political, agricultural and
other conventions, conspicuously among
which was The last national Democratic
convention, which assembled at st.
Louis in 1888. During the three con-
gressional campaigns which resulted in
rcscu!ng for and holding to the Demo
cracy the Third District, Mr.. Price be-
came prominently identified with the
politics of the district, having acted as
principal manager for Mr.. Gay. The
campaign of 1884, in which Mr.. Gay de-
feated William Pitt Kellogg, was most
brilliantly conducted affair.
Active and energetic, Mr.. Price will
make vigorous and aggressive can
vass.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
THHERENCE JOHNSON.
NOTICE {!
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans In Intp 1c 1000

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans La, July 1G, 1880
Notice is hereby given f tho following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to 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 Court al
Opelousas, La on Tuesday, September sd, 1850,
viz:
OLEBHN NIcCAULEY,
who made homestead entry No. 1883 for the
southeast quarter section &c township 4. sonth
range l east, Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: '''''
Trayille Guilloly, Joseph Landrenea1. John
2. Lat1eur, Eli FOntenOt all of st. Landry par
ish, Louisiana.
Any person who desires to protest against fba
allowance OF such proof, or who knows of anv
substantial reason. under The law and the reg.
nlations OF the interior Department. WHY such
proof should not be allowed, Will be given s,s
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-exalnine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuftai nf
that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
July Z"-ot Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

We cannot agree with those who
think that immigration to this country
should be stopped. 1t strikes us that
this santi-immigration movement is con-
trary to the true spirit of AmeTicanism.
What VIC would like to see, however, is
a thorough inspection Of all new
comers. No anarchists or paupers should
enter the gates at Castle Garden and all
foreigners should attain a fair educa-
ton ir. our language, and certain de-
gree of famailiarity with our institu-
tions and methods of government, be-
fore they are admitted to citizenship. IT
American citizenship is worth any thing
it ought to be worth studying for. The
morality clause in the naturalization
laws should also be strictly enforced.
1t is not so much anti-immigration that
we want as it is education, mentally
and morally,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

st. Mary Banner A party of plea.
sure seekers from Opelousas, consisting
of Messrs. Kenneth Baillio, Judge I. j
Brooks, Henry Dejean, and Chas. Pef-
ferkorn, will locate on Cote Blanche fol
weeks fishing ami bathing. They
will procure sail boat and will strike
out for different points on the coast
We wish these gentlemen all the fun
and health that salt air and wafer and
the tinny tribe can afford.
The above named gentlemen arrived
on the Island on the 9Th inst, and WILL
remain for about two weeks.
Cote Blanche ought to be the summer
resort of all Southwest Louisiana, from
the Chicot hills to Morgan City. Mr.
Scannel might see his way to large
profits in good hotel on the Island.
There is no more delightful resort in
Louisiana than Cote Blanche. The mos
quitoes are not troublesome Oh the
beach, the water is salt, the fish plenti-
ful and communication easy. Ii any
body wants more than this he is as hard
to please as the hunter who heayed q
deep sigh over dinner Of hot corn
dodgers, fresh wild honey and butter
fried breast of wild turkey aud venison
because he didn't have "bar."
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Are we retrogradiDg towards barba-
rism9 On Thursday morning, about
o'clock, a party of Regulators visited
the premises of J. 3. Duplechin, at
Coulee Crocile, in this parish. A mu-
latto woman residing there, and who
had incurred their displeasure, was
taken from her house, and was about
being regulated" when Mr.. Duplechin,
hearing the disturbance, stepped out on
his gallery, shot gun in hand. He at
tempted to fire at the crowd, but his gun
snapped, whereupou the mob fired at
him, filling him with shot from the waist
up, inficting dangerous, if not fatal,
wounds. Mr.. D. then fired, when the
woman was turned loose, and the mob
dispersed. The woman says she can
identify several of the parties, aud one
of them in the retreat lost his hat,
which may lead to his identity. Dur
ing the firing several shot struck the
head-board of the bed On which one of
the children Of Mr.. D. was sleeping,
and the escape of the child from instant
death is al;;3ost miraculous. Sheriff Fon-
tcnot witAH corps Of able depntEs have
repaired III the scene of outrage, and
we feel confident thatelhey will leave
nothing undone to bring the guilty par
ties to the bar of justice.
Just as we go to press Friday even
ing,) information has been received that
Sheriff Fontenot with his corps of depu-
ties, have arrested seventeen men,
charged with being concerned in the
outrage, and that the posse are en- route
for town, where, on arrival, the pris-
oners will be given quarters in the par
ish Jail to await developments.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
Is Consumption Incurablel ?

Read the following: Mr.. C. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and frieuds and
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now Oh my third bottle, and able to
oversee the work on MY farm. 1t is the
finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
says: "Had it not been for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
would have died of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try it. Sample bot
ties free at F. E. Bailey's Drugstore. 5
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The Tulane University Of Louisiana
is most excellent institution of learn
ing, and has many advantages to the
youth of Louisiana, not possessed by
other similar institutions abroad. Par
ties in our parish, intending to send
their youths abroad for educational
purposes, should send to the Secretary,
VIM. Q. Rogers, for catalogue, which
will give all needed information in re-
lation to this worthy home institution.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,
July II, 1889. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof i'll support OF his claim and
tbat s;lid proof will be made before the Judge
or Ill his absence the Clerk of Court at Opelol-
sas, La, on Monday, August 2Gth, 1889, viz
LOUIS yEDRHNE.
who made Homestead Entry No 7i21 for thn
east OF southeast section Is and east of
northeast ! or Lot No. one (D section 10 town
ship south range W. Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Joseph a. DOgue, Theodule Dogue, Bcnoit
Johnson, Thomas e. Ashford all of St. Landry
parish, Louisiana.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations OF the interior Department why
such proof sho Id not be allowed will he given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
ana place to crossexamine the witnesses of said
claimant. and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
July Zo-'t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
THOMAS q. ASHFORD.

who made Homestead Entry No. 7117 for the
southwest section II township south ropno
l west Louisiana Meridian. s"
He names the following witnesses to proys
his continuous residence upon, and culfivat,ooee
of, said land viz: "Vi'4'
Louis Vidrine, Benoit johnson, Theodu,e
Dosqe, Joseph A. Doguc all of st. Landry par.
Any person who desires to protest ag,i,s,
the allowance OF such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and The
regulations OF the Interior Department. WHY
an opportunity at the above mentioned tin,a
and place to cross-examine tie witnesses oF
sad claimant and to offer evidence in reblittai
of that submitted by claimant o'"s'"l
July 206t Pa1-ias,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The world keeps on revolv-
ing, and The United States
Mint turns out dollars daily.
But after Sept. IS One Dol.
LAR does it all,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The Evangcline Glec Club, Of Crow
lew, are billed for a grand Chorus Con-
cert at Perrodin's Hall, on Tuesday
night next, the proceeds of which are to
be devoted to the benefit of the Crowley
College, A rousing programme has
been arranged for the occasion, and it
is to be hoped our residents will turn
out en- moSse, and give The worthy object
IL bumper.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Barnett g. Sons have made arrange
ments to keep their Photo Gallery in
our town open until September 1st. Call
and examine their work, and you will
not fail to leave you orders.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

On Saturday last, Sheriff I. 5. Fonte-
moi, who had been absent for several
days investigating the circumstances
connected with the killing of the In
dian Lastic at Grand prairie, an account
of which we gave last week returned to
town, having in custody an Indian
known as Cheney Linton, and a Muatto
named Francois Roy, both of whom
were given quarters i'll the parish Jail,
the Indian being charged with the mur-
der, and the muatto With being acces-
sorry. The evidence secured by our ef-
iicient Sheriff aud his able deputies in
this case, fixes the guilt of the parties
arrested beyond a doubt, and it is likely
that hempen neck-ti will close their
career.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

c. D. Stewart has vacated the prcmi-
ses on Court street, lately occupied by
him, and has removed his family to the
residence owned by II. l.. Garland, near
the depot.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, was celebrated
with great pomp at the Catholic Church
of this place on Thursday. Large con-
grcgations of the faithful attended both
the High and Low masses on that day.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
TO WHOM MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE is hereby given, that will not he
~ responsible for any debts contracted bv
MI L. 7. q. Fontenot in mine or his own name,
Aug, 10, 'a9. JNO. D, CURRIE.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
Saturday, August l7,h. 1850.

TIE following described property to-wit:
The undivided four tftlls interests being in
tctests OF Thomas NJ, G. b., i. K. and ". +.
Anderson this latter represented by Virginia
:. Garland, administrators and tutrix i'll and
to the following described property.
A certain tract OF land containing eight hun.
dred arpcnts, more or less, ten arpcnts front
by the ordinary depth of eighty arpents,
bounded South hT lands of Olibe Manuel ). 3.
N.NeilIon, AppOlonus Latieur and Marius Man
ucl, North by lands belonging to the heirs of
Marcel Daire, East by lands formerly public
aud Louis Guillory's track and West by Bayou
NeZplque being same property acquired by
Mary I. Anderson, at the successionll sale OF
ncBosdore and Manctle BoiSClOre on Jan,
7th 1860 and disgnated DIS Item No. OF the pro
cess verbal of said sale.
Term-CaSh. r, s, FONrEEOT
July l3-6t Sheriff
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Water MELONS, as large as water
bucket, have been Il dug in our market
during the past week at dime each,
with little one thrown in for lag
nidppc.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The weather during the week has
been unfayorable for active farming
operations. Rain has fallen every day
during the week, which has greatly re-
tarded the farmer in his much needed
labor in the crops The caterpillars,
which arc reported in almost every To-
caIity in our parish, have as yet done
little harm, and it is hoped that 10y the
liberal use Of Paris green, which is be-
ing used literally by our farmers, the
ravages OF these pests may be stayed,
and the crop not be materially lcssened
The crop prospect is far from gloomy,
and few days good weather will put a
new aspect on farming affairs, and in
sure bountiful harvest, and a busy
and prosperous fall season.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
LOUIS VEDHeHNE.
NOTICEv

NOTAR1AL SEALS, Stencils ana gubher
~ Stamps of every description furnished at
low hs1res. See catalogue at this Office or an
ply to FRED j.. SANDOZ. Opelousas, La
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
0LEBHN EEcCAgLEy.
NOTICE !.
LAND OFFICE, at Ne

LAND OFFICE, at New orleans In.
July IL, 1889. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intentio1,
to make final proof in support of his claim. AND
that said proof Will be made before the JndCs
or i'll his absence the Clerk of the Dlstricf
Court at Opelousas, La, on Monday Augusi,
vi @Ne0ADts
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
NOTICE.

FENHE Chachere Family are hereby notified
IL that the Saint Louis" annual meeting will
take place at the Bellevue Hall, Sunday August
25th 1889.
By order of the President
W. c. PERRAULT.
J. /. CHACHERE,
Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

II. &. kirves of Washington, has re-
moved his family and taken up resi-
ucnce in our town. We welcome them
TO our midst.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The first bale OF new cotton was
brought to town "Wednesday. 1t was
raised by Messrs. Hebert q Littcll Oh
their Tcche plantation, and was sold to
Mr. Joseph Bloch at 10 cents per pound.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

who made Homestead Entry No. 1888, for tn.
Lots Nos. 6 and Sec 10 and northwest north
east ! and northeast northwest Sec. is Tn,
south range west, Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses TO provs
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Henry Rider Myrtllle Rozat, Homer Manuel,
Urbain Vidrne, all Of st. Landry Parish Louisi
ana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Aug ReCiGtef
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Mr.. 7. Jay Lacy of the Mount Hope
Nursery, brought to our Office on Tues
day last, sample bottle of "Pearry," OF
pear cider, made by him from lie Conte
pears, which were blown from his trees
during the late storm, and so bruised as
to be unmarketahle. We found it far
superior to "appIe juice" having more
body, and being of much richer flavor.
lie has quantity Oh hand, which be
invites connoisser-1 o sample at his
establishment.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

st. Landry is entitled to "Wear the
1rorns" for the first bale of the tleecy
staple Of this seasons growth 1t was
raised on Mr.. r. s. Wilkins Long Point
plantation on Bayou BHuf, and was
shipped TO Flower & King, New Or
leans, and by them sold to Mr.. j. c..
Bach, at eleven cents per pound. Mr..
Bach proposes to offer the same at pub
lie auction at the Cotton Exchange, and
turn over the entire proceeds of the
sale for the benefit of the ambulance
fund of the Charity Hospital
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Subscribers who have paid their sub
scrlptions during the week: Mcssrs
w. l.. Truman, Robt. Chacherc.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

What has become of the "Committcc
of Twenty y-ivc" that took such warm
interest in, and labored so hard few
months since, to build up our public
school building fund? A good start has
been made in this most laudable public
enterprise, and it only needs energy and
push to carry it on to a successful issue.
The ladies and gents connected with
this committee, have SO far, met with
success in their undertakings, and the
amount now in the treasury for this
fund shows the favor with which their
efforts and iabors have been received
by our people. We trust that the move
meut will not be allowed to die natu-
raj death, but that means may be found
by which new life man be infused into
it, and the movement, So auspiclously
commenced, he pushed forward to nlti-
mate success.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
NOp'RCE.

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, LA.,1
December 8, 1888.
Notic5 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
III his absence. the Clerk of the District Court
at Opelousas, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Jan. 90,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

At the Farmers Union meeting held
at Alexandria, last week, tire following
lecturers were appointed Eli Clark, of
St. Landry, for the southern district !;
i. J. Guice, Of DeSoto, for the central
district, and J. NJ. Tilly, Of Bienvilse,
Tor the northern district.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

John Facio was arrested in the early
part of the week, and now languishes in
lall, under Il charge OF carrying away
and appropriating to his own use, goods
and clattcls from the store Of Mr. A. II.
Generes.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Ice Cream at Mrs. Perrault's tomor-
row {Sunday.l
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Bottled beer on ice at cents a glass
ut Nilaseca's opposite the Market
House.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
gTOTsGE OF kDMsNEsTRATE
ESTATE OF ". II MORGAN AND WIFE,
SARAH J.. HANKS decd.

No. 1864.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.
Whereas +. A. B. Hanks, of the parish Of
st. Landry has applied by his petition to be ap
pointed administrator OF the estate of W. H.
Morgan and wife, Sarah f. Hanks both decd,
late of the parish of st. Landry,
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, in writing, in my office in the
town of Opetousas, in ten days from the pres
ent notice. CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
Aug. II ct Clerk,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
AGONZO NJ, GOnWKx

who made Homestead Entry No. 5647 for tho
noftlWGst secton u township south ranas
west, Louisiana Meridian nSo
lie names the following witnesses to ,,ro,,,
his continuous residence upon aud cnltivatioo,o,
Of, said land, viz: atioh
William Leggate, Madison McGeebe. n
Fontenot, Daniel Parnell, all of St. Iandrv ~. ~
ish Louisiana. h'As par-
Aug. 3 's9-Gt ba.t,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is sold by f
E. Bailey Druggist. Price so cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

On Wednesday last, Louis Hllstock
aud Domistin Daislc, colored, charged
with the killing OF another coored man
known as st. Andre by shooting him
with pistol, at Mallet, some two weeks
since, were accorded preliminary ex-
animation before Judge Lewis, and the
former discharged, while Daigle was
held in the sum of $3.50 for his appear
ance at the next criminal term of the
District Court.
An examination was also had in the
case of Sam. Williams, col, accused of
an assault, with an attempt to outrage
on tile person OF an aged colored wo-
man, on the place Of Mr.. G. B. Andrus,
some three miles from town, and there
being doubt as to his guilt, he was or
4leretl to be released Oh giving bond in
the sum Of $500, for his future appear
ance.
An altesian well on our Court house
square, would be of incaculable benefit
to our community, and its cost would
be small compared with the benefits to
be derived from it.
1t would furnish a supply of pure,
wholesome water for drinking, culinary,
and household purposes; thus making it
i, necessity as a sanitary measure.
It would give supply for the use of
our gallant firemen, and in case of an
extensive conflagation, such as has de-
yastated other communities, and which
with our lack of water, is likely to occur
in our midst at any time, many times its
cost might be saved-it would certainly
lessen the rates of insurance on proper
ty in our town-these are monetary
benefits.
Drinking fountains, for man and beast
could be made a part of the arrange
ment. where the thirsty citizen, as well
as the weary traveller with his tired
team could "cool Off and refresh them
selves, without money and without
price-this makes it benefit in social
and humane way.
Who will start the ball rolling, and
push this much needed enterprise to a
successful issue?
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA,.3
Notice is hereby given that the folIou}}n
named settler has filed notice of his intentin5S
to make final proof in support of his claim ana
that sald s PROOF VII be made before the Judge,
at opelousas, La, on Tuesday Sept. II, issa
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
LANDs!

Improved, and unimproved, for sale ar roo+
by HENRY +. GAP1 a rTHsnt
mch loft. " SHA%sA~<ASbs
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

If TOUR BACK ACREy
Or yon are all worn out really good for nothing
/, it is general debility. Try
BROWF'S IRON BITTERS.
1t will cure you, and give good appetite. Sold
by all dealers in medicine.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

The DEMOCRAT six months 81.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17
,,rn,cva. aDvERTzsEMENTa,

ESTATE OF JOHN MUNDELL AND VII
LOUISA SAWYER, both decd-
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

To prevent the spread Of Chambers. ald to pun
iSa the owner Of Glantlcrcd animals for al
lowing them to come in contact viii: other
stock
St. Landry democrat., 1889-08-17

No. $500. ,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT tOS1
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-06-27

A carriage horse with tail is grow
ing less and less frequent in all the
fashionable districts. How such a
monstrous deformity as clipped tail
should be looked upon as adding TO
the beauties of the noble animal, is
astounding. A man who maltreats
and mutilates this faithful servant
should be stood up in the stable DUR
ing July and August, and while his
hands are tied behind him, horse-fiies
and mosquitoes should be allowed to
enjoy themselves promiscuously on his
nose aud ears and countenance. Then,
perhaps, he would realize something
OF the torture his equine friend en-
dures.