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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
Personal.

John Henningson. of Washington has visited
our town during the week.
John White, of Vile Platte, was in town on
Tuesday.
Miss Eva Todd. of Washington, has given her
many friends in town call dnring the week.
James Nicholson, of the Mount Pleasant
Mills, was in town on business during the
week.
John Bond, substantial farmer of Beaver,
gave us most pleasant call on Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Elms departed on Tuesday for
sojourn at Mountain Bayou Springs. Bon yoy.
age, Miss Jennie.
Albert Bloch departed Oh Sunday last for
New Orleans, where he will resume his medt
cal studies
James Lewis, of Whitevllle, spent Sunday
among relatives in town.
Masters Theo. Littell and Gerac Andrus left
on Thursday for Bay st. Louis, where they viii
attend school.
Miss Mary Kavanagh, of Washington, has
visited friends in town during the week.
Judge l.. E. Smith, Of LamOurie, has called
Charles f. Boagni departed on Wednesday
for Grand Coteau, where he will attend the seal
sons session Of the st. Charles College.
Miss Lille Hardey, of Chataignier, was In
where she will attend the Mount Carmel Con-
vent school during the season.
j. ID. Hagcrty, of Washington, made busi-
ness visit to cur town on Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Pickett, OF Washington, is on a
visit to town, and is the guest of Miss Birdie
HarmanSon.
Miss E. M. Hatherne, OF Washin gton, repro
senting the B,t,,kie Btade, gave US a social call
/ at our sanctam on Wednesday.
John IA. Cole, most worthy yeoman Of
Beaver, paid us q substantial visit on Wednes-
day.
Martin Finnerty departed on Sunday for o
visit TO the Crescent City.
H. H. Deshotels, prosperous farmer and
merchant OF Grand Prairie, gave us a pleasant
call on Monday.
W. J. Smart. of Port Barre, was In town on
Saturday last.
Simon Bloch, OF New Orleans, Is on a visit to
our town.
Louis Desmarais departed on Wednesday for
a visit to Lafayette.
W. A. Bennett, tho has been on q visit to
Lake Charles, has returned home.
Therance johnson, of Big Woods. made a
business visit to town on Tuesday.
e. g.. Hayes, residing on tchafa1aya'
gave is q most pleasant call on Thursday.
Eli Clark. one Of the most prominent and
respected farmers of Pin Q prairis, has visited
our town during the week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
Weather Crop Bulletin.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY AUG.
81. 1899

There has been q general lack of rain
! fall in nearly all sections Of Louisiana
for several weeks, and although crops
are at present in good condition, yet a
general rain would be very beneficial.
| In Blenvillo parish stock water is fail
ing; in Winn and Vernon parishes crops
are reported as actually suffering from
drouth, and there is general COM
plant from the sugar region as to the
evil effects of the absence Of well-dis-
trihuted rains.
The temperature has averaged seve-
raj degrees below the normal for the
week, and the sunshine, excepting in
few southern parishes, has been more
than an average amount.
The cotton crop is reported as in good
condition and picking is fast becoming
general in all sections of the state. Tn
some localities the worms arc reported
as having entirely disappeared; in
othe1s that poisoning is being kept up
with success, and generally that the
damage from worms has been tritling,
and that an average yield is expected.
In Nermillion parish heavy local rains
are reported and they have injured cot
ton to some extent. The first bale of
cotton was shipped from that parish on
the eth.
The rice crop is being harvested and
good returns are expected.
The cane needs rain-tlle dry weather
being very unfavorable at this time.
r. E. KERKAM,
Signal Corps Director
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

III. Il. b.: What will 81 do after Sept. Is !?
refer to the advertisements that IL appearing
+, eyary paper, and the Times Democrat es-
pccislly.
IA mower Of second-sigh {, and cannot dive
sasdlong into the world of myst cry and solve
rsiri problems Bnt we have noticed this
,s,vaterieus announcement about the silver
s3a,lar on Sept. Is, and We have wondered. too.
.' Soms very wise people think that = yndicaf,s,
81 Iondon, Antwerp and Paris bankers Will
e1far 4 nren1ium on silver dollars on Sept 10
s,sI, 4 view 10 cornering the silver market OF
she ss world. and compelling ails sersmiths TO pay
fa ,,cv nricss for the metal In which they work.
an.;l,ar view is that a matrimonial agency
firm ia Cincinnati, having surplns of mar e
II; .,aahIa Girls on hand, will furnish good all
wives. with or without hustle attach
iar ono silver dollar apiece Still an.
s*,sar theory Is that quart bottles Of the.
W. Trav .Slouargl elixir, guaranteed 20 trans
sas,n !. sninster of forty into blonde Of ak
80, Tv;ll be sold for silver dollar after Sept.
n vi Bnt theories are lnitless, and son must
X X - the Questions and Answers column must
IN -. xait tiIl Sept. ID, only two weeks hence,
osa Ia. 4 - FflNtss Dsnsaefuh
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
DIED.

At Whiteville, in this parish, on Tuesday, the
3rd inst, at p. m, after long and painful i'll
ness. PHILIP STAGG, aged eighteen years and
nine months.
His parents and family take this occasion to
return their most grateful acknowtcdgments to
the numerous friends In Washington, OpeIousas
and their own neighborhood. whose warm
sympathy and kindly attentions were unre
mitting to the beloved son and brother, who
after two ears and nine months of constant
suffering, has now gone to rest.
At Port Barre, in this parish, OH Sunday
SEPT. 1st, 1889, FRANCOIS PAUL DEJEAN, son OF
Joseph Dejean and Louise Dubourdieu, ,9aged 8
years, months and 10 days.
Sleep on in thy beauty,
Thou sweet angel child;
By sorrow unblighted.
BY ain undefiled.
Like the dove to the ark
Thou hast flown to thy rest,
From the wild sea of strife,
To the home of the blest.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
4 CARD.

We beg space in your valuable paper il
which to express an opinion of the Morrow
ColOred 3. B. Club
They challenged us to play game for Five
Dollars side, and we accepted and went uI
to play. Everything on our side was in read
ness, and we fully calculated to play, but tC
our astonishment the Morrow club could moi
raise more than sl.25, and we respectfully de
clined to play for so small an amount. When
they think they are capable of playing against
the Creole Eine," of Rosa, we are willing to
accept their challenge again.
ROSA COL. B. B. CLUB,
Rosa, Aug. 30th, 1889.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
The Verdict Unanimous,

w. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
tities Il can recommend Electrict Bit
ters as the very best remedy. Every bot
One man took ak bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years. standiug.''
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellviile, o.,
aftirms: "The best selling medicine
have ever handled in my 90 years. ex-
perlence, is Electric Bitters.' Thousands
Of others have added their testimony, so
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec-
triet Bitters do cure all diseases of the
dollar b5otfis or Bl2cd M ..oy nyp|F DiIdR Idfs +
store.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE, at Few {

LAND OFFICE, at Few Orleans La. !,
August 18th, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk of the DistrioS
Court at Opelousas La, on Tuesday Oct, Ist.
1889, viz:
BENOHT JOHNSON,
who made Homestead Entry No. TITS for The
South of Northwest See. II and South M
Northeast Sec: Is TIP. south range j west.
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prova
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Cesaire Fruser, Theinasse Fontenot. Hermo
gene Vldrine, Landry Rougeau, all of st, Ian,
dry Parish Louisiana
THOMAS + IzIrrTE,p
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
DAMOvHLLE DUpr.ECuHN
N NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La.
August IL, 1889.
named settler has fled notice of his intentinn
to make final proof in support OF his ciairl, and
that said proof will be made before the iudga.
at Opelousas La, on Monday Sept 80 1853, viz
THEkENCE JOnNsON,
who filed Presumption Dcclatory Statement
144 for the south # northwest and north ! of
southwest sec. 8 Up. 6 south range east
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to nroye
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: N
L: s. Fontenot. Joseph Brothers, E. P. Guidry
B. A. Guidry, all OF st. Landry Parish La
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Aug. II, Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
LOST OR nzIsLAHD.

YUvHE following School Section notes, to-wit
one note signed by w. w. Duson, due on
26rh of August 1888, for IA and interest. One
note signed by j. M. Lyons for $l27 36s with in
tercst. due on 26th of August, 1888. One note
signed by Lucien Landreneau, due on 9th OF
June, 1888, for $49.0S with interest. One note
sigI ed by ID. n. Quirk for SIG 40, with interest,
due on 9th of June, 1888, aud one note signed
by Phillip Landreneau for S16.42, with interest,
due 9Th of June, 1888.
Having been placed in charge of the collec.
ton of the foregoing notes by the Auditor of
Public Accounts of the State OF Louisiana, and
having been informed that the said notes have
publishing said loss as is required by Article
22sO of the civil Code, and [ respectfully re-
quest such information us will lead to their re.
coyery. JOHN N. OGDEN,
Aug 24-5t Dist. Atty, 18th Jud. Dist, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The election in the Third Congress
ional District. which came off on Tues
day last, for the purpose of filing the
vacancy caused by the death of Hon. E
j. Gay, passed off without any of the
anticipated troubles, and resulted in the
election Of Hon. Andrew Price. tho
Democratic nominee, by about. 5000 ma
iority over his Republican competitor,
Hon. III. G. Minor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
MYOTECE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF BENJAMIN DEJEAN, deed.
No. 1889.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

whereas, Joseph Bloch OF the parish of
st. Landry, administrator OF the estate
Of Benjamin. Dejean, deceased, has fled a
tableau of classification of debts Of said estate
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homOlogation of the same:
And whereas, the prayer Of said petition has
been, granted by an order OF Court, bearing
date Sept. S, 1889;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested TO make opposition to said
taDleau. to file the same in writing, In my office
in the town of Opel0usas, within the time re-
quired by law, why the said tableau should not
be homologated and confirmed.
| CHARLES NJ THOMPSON,
sept at Clerk,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
BENOsT JOHNs0N.
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW OIL,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La
July 80, 1859. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intyntion
to make final proof IN support Of his claim, and
or in his absence the clerk OF the District cc nrf
at opelousas, La, on Tuesday Sept. II, 1889,
viz:
ALONZG WI. GOODWIN,
who made Homestead Entry No. 5G47 for tha
northwest section IL township south range
west Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
William Leggate, Madison MeGeehe, O. L..
Fontenot Daniel Parnell ali of ST. Landry par.
ish Louisiana.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
Aug. 's5-ot Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
notice.!
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La.
August 18th, 1882
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF her intentinn
to make tinal proof in support or her claim
and that said proof will be made before fhe
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, at Opelousas, La, ON Monday.
September 30th. 1889, viz:
AMELIA FUsILHER,
Widow of Ernest Fusilier,
who made homestead entry No. s049 for the
township S, south range 2 east, Louisiana Ma.
ridian.
She names the following Witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF said land viz: ~
Paul T. Fontenot, Jean Bite. Simon Manuel.
Lastie Aucoin and Lniile r. Fontenot all Of q 4
Landry parish, Lii, :
THOMAS J. BUTLER.
Aug, 24-6t. Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
NOTICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans, La. August Is, 1852
Notice is hereby given that the following
named2hettler has filed notice OF his IntentInn
to max eNnal proof in support OF his claim and
that said proof viii be made before the lnaasa
or in his absence, the Clerk of The Disrrict
Court at Opelousas La, on Monday sept. aoti.
1889. ve: '0'-'
JEs AN ID. DUPLECHHN, Fills.
who 6aade Homestead Entry No. 92Ia for
the southeast of section IA township q so,,sh
range 2 west Louisiana mHssssian
He names the following Anesses to prove
his continuous residence upuX ana CULTIVATION
of, said land viz: sAA
Hypolite Duplechin, Henry Rider. Zenon n
Fontenot, GeySais Fontenot, all OF st. Landrv
Parish Louisiana.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER.
aug. 24-ot. Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The dwelling and store of r. G. Haw-
kins, at Waxia. in this parish, was con-
snmed by fire on Saturday night last
while the family were absent at church.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from the mud chimney in the dwelling.
Loss estimated at $4,000, partially GOV.
cred By insurance.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Mr.. j. j. Burke, the well known pho
tographer, was in town ON Thursday,
and made arrangements for perma-
nent location among US. He will return
in few days with bis outfit, which is
second to none in the country, and will
give good work at living prices.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

At ball g iyen at the house Of Alex
I.azaro 10 Vile Platte prairie, on Satur-
day night last, an alteration took place
between John Vidrine and Evabe Ar
doine, in which Vidrine was badly cut
10 the back with knife in the hands of
Ardoine. Whisky was the cause of the
trOuble,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The board of Jury Commissioners
were on deck on Monday and Tuesday
last, and drew from the Uenire boz. ju-
rors for five weeks, for the Nov. crimi-
nal term@of the District Court. The
list of jurors drawn for each week of the
term will be found in another column.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Three grand match races for purses
aggregating $1,000. will come of tomor-
row, Sunday at the Park, New Iberia.
Parties leaving this place on the morn
ing train will arrive in ample time to
witness all the races, as the first one
will be called about 12 o'clock no.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The Grand Opera Troupe, from New
Orleans, are billed for performances oil
perrodin's Hall, on Saturday and SUM-
day evenings, the 18th aud 9Th insts. a
popular programme has. been arranged,
and those who attend will doubtless
enjoy treat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

We are informed that quite number
of dead quails and other birds, have
been lately found Id and around the cot
ton fields in this vicinity where Paris
Green has been used. 1t is conjectured
that their decease was caused by feed
ing upon the caterpillars distreyed by
this virulent poison.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
GHERTFF's SALE.
JUNIUS HART vs.. ELISHA ANDRUS.
No. l4467.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale issued
out Of the Hon. the Thirteenth Judicial District
Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, ] have seiz-
ed and win proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
Landry, in the town Of Opelousas, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2StIa. 1859,
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
One Piano, commonly known as the Junius
Hart Piano, and numbered 2295S, also one bay
horse and one gig.
Terms Cash. I. 8. FONTENOT,
Sent. 7-st SheriR.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

B. E. Meginley is having extensive
alterations made to his residence on
Court street, which will add much to
the comfort and appearance of the pre-
nises. A. V. Lastrapes is bossing the
Job.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

We were lately presented with spe-
cimen of sugar cane, taken from the
field of Mr.. j. A. Melancon, on the Cour-
tableau, near Port Barre, which meas
ured six feet, three ipeeptes in length,
aud had fourteen red JOINTS. This is a
fine showing for this season of the year.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Work in the Assessors Office under the
supervision of Capt. E. S. Taylor, is pro-
crossing finely, and it is thought that
the rolls will be completed by the latter
part of the coming week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

A civil term Of the District Court
convened at the court house on Monday
last, and has held daily sessions through
the week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

If you desire to secure the good graces
of your "best girl" treat her to ride to
the Mount Hope Nursery, and let her
have her I'LL of friend Lacy's Scupper-
nong's. III that don't fetch her, you can
put her down as incorrigible.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association put $500 in circulation on
Monday last. j. w. Jackson secured
S400 at 80, and JOS. Bloch 5000 at 25 per
cent. premium.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Thanks to our old and valued friend
T. Jay Lacy, of the Mount Hope Nur-
sery, for box of luscious Scupper-
Dongs. Such favors always strike Us in
a tender place, and arc long remem-
bered,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Lastie Lavergne, who was confined in
the parish Jail ON a charge Of stabbing
John Fl. Smith, has been released on a
$3.50, bond for his appearance at the
Nov. term of Court.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

The Opelousas Female Institute COM
menced its fall aud winter session, Oh
Monday last, with thirty-seven day
scholars and eleven boarders.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

j. kossuth Sandoz has been making
an addition to his stable, which, when
finished, will greatly increase the conf
fort of his live stock.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

For SALE.-A new No. 4 burglar and
hre-proof safe. Apply at this Office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Subscribers who have paid their sub
scriptions during the week: Messrs.
Jno. Bond, Joseph Deiean.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Scuppernongs at the Mount Hope
Nursery are now the order of the day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

Ice Cream at Mrs. Perrault's tomor-
row (Sunday.)
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07

At Lake Charles, on Thursday, Aug.
9th, Mr.. CHARLES o. RICHARD and Miss
MENA HERR, formerly of this town.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that win not hn
IN responsible Tor any debts Contracted ~
Mr.. L. T. z. Fontenot In mine or his own MANS.
Aug, ", 'se vNO.D p, GuRRIE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
MARRIED

The fellow that is hard up is apt to
become u man of note.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
For Sale.

A NEW No. FIRE and BURGLAR
IN proof SAFE of the latest and
most approved make. If you wisl, to
secure a first class safe at low figures,
call at the
DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
NOTICEy

NOTAR1AT. SEALS, Stencils and Rubhar
IN Stamps of every description furnished AZ
low figures. See catalogue &c this office or an
ply to FRED l.. SAND0z, opelousas, La
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
6HERHFF,s SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ of ticri facias issues out Of
the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, In and
for the parish OF st. Landry, III the above emit.
tied and numbered suit, and to me directed.
will proceed To sell at the principal front door
of the Courthouse i'll the town of Upelousas, at
oDplnpE 8 M on
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA. ,
IlE,a.r LIZ, o tnlarl z

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA..p
December 3, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intentioa
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
i'll his absence. the Clerk of the District Court
at Opelousas, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Jan. 2s.
1889, VIZ:
DAMOvHLLE DUPLECHHN,
who made Homestead Entry No. sl3s, for tha.
Lots Nos. and Sec. 10 aud northwest north-
east and northeast northwests Sec. is Tp. g
south range 2 west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Henry Rider, MYRTLE Rozfst, Homer Manuel
Urban Vidrine, all of st. LanSry Parish Lu1,lsi
ana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
Aug. II, ct Register,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-07
Saturday, September 14sh. 1850.

the following described property to-wtt:
The undivided four ttfths interests, being Ia.
tetests of Thomas NJ, c. B., E. K. aud w. r.
Anderson, this latter represented by Virginia
s. Garland, administrative and tutrix in@@nd
to the following described property.
certain tract Of land containing eight hun.
dred arpents, more or less, ten arpcnts front
by the ordinary depth of eighty arpeDts.
bounded South 10y lands of Olibe Manuel, j. B.
v Veillon, Appolonus Latleur and Marius Man
uel, North by lands belonging to che heirs OF
Marcel Daire, East by lands formerly publis
and Louis Guillory's track ard West by Bayou
Mary L. Anderson. at the successiona sale OF
Antoine Boisdore and Manetle BoIsdore on Jan.
9TH 1860 and disgnated ds Item No. of the pro
CT SIS verbal Of said sale.
Term-On II mouths bond with one good and
solvent security; purchaser to assume the pay
u.ent of the taxes of 1889. and TO pay all costs
cash. T. s. FONTENOT,
July 24-3t Sheriff
Evening journal., 1889-07-11

ONE OF the evil effects Of the policy
President Harrison has instituted of re-
warding every editor who was wildly In
favor Of 'protectionism" with an Office
is the lowered tone Of the papers. Tie
New York Tribune Is the most notable
instance Of muzsled paper Its
editorial columns are dull and
pointless. The subjects which
are treated are either intensely
local or superatively diplomatic. The
old. time strength and freedom Of Reid
have been suppressed and there remains
only the bland, administration-admir
careful MOTTO say anything policy to re-
lieve the columns Of absolute inanity
In other papers the difference is more or
less marked and they all show evidences
Of being deprived Of some of the indie
pendence which is necessary TO
the force and integrity of
the editorial efforts good paper. We
are glad to note that our esteemed con.
temporary the Morning News would not
accept an office, not even consulate If
it were rendered on a silver .salver. Oh
no, perish the thought The Daily Repub-
lican never had thought of leaving VIII
mington for any purpose whatever. II is
darlSly intimated that neither one of them
has ghost Of chance of office while Mr. y.
Higgins doles them out for Delaware. 1t is
pleasant to know that they can sail into
the administration in true Sullivanesque
style with the hope Of knocking out the
appointments which are not commend
able in themselves and which have not
met the appreciation of the respectable
element Of the Republican party. They
are at perfect liberty to protest against
Rigginsism because they are not likely
to be muzzled with Offices