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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-05-11

Esprit. Joseph - Opei0us2-, ~ aeres. bound
ed north by Fret;, sonth by J r Guidry, west
by Freti, east by Z SinieE; state dolls and g.,
parish dolls and 4oc, poll / dol. Total 8 dolls
and 4ac and interest ara cost
Esprit, Joseph-Opeiousas, l2 acres. bounded
north by W Burr, south by Lastropes, east ny
Taylor: state 42c. parish Toe, poll dol. Total =
dolls and lac and Interest ard cost.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-05-11

Zeaon, Noei-Opelousas los, boohuea ao OF i.
by ] Pipkins. ssuth by pnnstio, casi ~ RAT doi
road avs nue.; stats aac, enrp'n zoe. pu,s "''
Total z dolls aa& CSC a.A 'ntsses' ~" '"'''
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-05-11

Eaves John Creek, 50 acres. bounded
north by c johnson, south by supposed public
i9"d, cast by J l. Ptrrndip, wes, by .Johupon:
state soc. parish dol nj itic poll .dn]. Total
. DOS ana <cH and iHtsreas ara cost.
FerZuson k!t-Cifcor, +. aerps. .,ounaed
zorth by Haas and Hawkins south Sv uoirrey
tract. east by PavCe atate dol aua SIC, par,.R
Q dolls and anc poll dol. Totals dol, snd 5lc
aud interest and cost
FERGUSON, !HH.s -Chicof, II acrea pa,s OF The
Msnntpg IrH.t: stata / dol ana soc, n1r;sh doll.
RnG soc, poll do. To's's dor aud Interest
and coat.
Gaito1 f.tnitt--i.sar Ur,i"u..,- - aeres,
north Ivy MalyeAu. eat BY Thop, ION, south bv
x bthin, vest by = DaHy; state col ard sGc,
parish 3 dolls ard 100, poll ! dol. Total eols
and sac and Iuterrat ana cost.
Guidry. CASTOR O1.eleuaA., =, srr... bsura
cd NORTH BY Garland, SCUM hy = NcCarthy
cast Ivy NJ B!hHl, weat by Uavy; state So, par
:sh dol. poll dol. Total . Goi- snd SOC aud IT.
ferett and cost.
Guiiilo!y, lean HpFa J Bic Man u.outu. us
neras. bounded north by ChcvI- heirs. sontl. b.
school land, east by ! LaE,,rsnaau west Nv
public land: state dol and $40. parian ,iois
and zoe. poll dol. Total dol. sr,: a?r snd j!,-
tefeSt and c0at.
HolIier J ArMana--3til ward. 80 acIrs. bnund-
ed north by public Tom.t. soc;h by S. rvr
east by Tlrhe, west ny Bra hme, and stock; etata
dolls aod Gtc, pnrish dol.. poll ool. Total -
dolls snd So cents au'i ihteres: and cost
Hclllrr, Joseph Oreiopss-. lot bombed
north ~ A S;sndo-, south by Cherry sl-tet east
by Union street, we't by Heiicr; stut- dol
and Soc, corporation dol and etc, Total . dol
Rnf ?se ana interest Nii.t ce.1.
HuTPair. Abel-3os aolta on Crocodile, bnuad-
ed poTth ny Dossms1. south by Dossmau,
east by Cocoare, west by unknown; states dolls
and y cents, parish dolls and coc pn ,in
Tot dolls aud 800 sad interest sud cost.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-05-11

Larniills. yaitnon- aaliet. Is acres. eaulde
north by Colbert, south by + (1nhrrt wret b
i B"u .rean; state dol SAC, parish doIs An
4nc. poll doll. Total dolls and SIC ssd inter
est and cost.
, 1889-05-23
Railroad Ties.

The figures touching the consumption
OF wood in railroad ties are almost be-
yond belief, and the question, where are
they coming from? is we'll worthy OF at
tention. We do not anticipate any scar
city, however. for some years to come,
but it is more than likely that The i'm
mense consumption will make our rail-
road companies pay more money for
their supplies IN not very distant fu-
tgre, and this and other things make it
certain that good substitute for wooden
ties will be good property to have. The
railroad mileage in 1888 in the United
States was 10000. II we estimate the
number OF ties per mile mt 2,640, about
the minimum figure, we have a total OF
Az, 100000 ties. Now if we count the
renewals as one-fifth every year, then il
requires "a, 100000 ties to supply the rail,
roads already built. The new mileage
under construction in 1889 is, we esti
mate, 1000 miles, taking 2,640 ties to {
mile, or 10.560,0O0 lies. 1t is safe to "a,
requirements will call for $50 or 200 mill
ion ties this year. The demand thus in
creased year after year, the question il
we'll worth contemplating. where ar,
they to come fromP
, 1889-05-23
The Boxers.

Cardiff has stated to eastern inter
viewers that he thinks Pat Killen. can
lick Johnson, and that the antipodeap
pugilist would not have a ghost OF a
show with either KiIrain or Sullivan.
The late Patsy CardifT's manager,
Gooding, says of Jackson: "The Aus
tralian is very weak in the loiDs, and |
am satisfied cannot stand mueh bodily
punishment. He guards his stomach
carefully, and knowing the result of a
heavy blow in that region, it is, in nv
estimation, one Of the principal reasons
why Jackson is afraid to throw his
weight with right hand drive. He is
clever, but, you can just bet that the
man who will land heavily few times
in the colored champions ribs, aud has
the courage to stand up aad take hi.
jebbinR IN the face like man, viii
bring Jackson to terms. Killen could
| do it but his heart is smaller thar
Cardiff's. Ashton is good, game man
but he is too much of n rusher, aut
Jackson wonld iGb the life out of hin.
, 1889-05-23
JEFF Davis on Lord WOIseley.

The American will publish letter to-
morrow from Jefferson Davis replying
to Lord Wolseley's criticism Of himself
III the North American Review for May.
The letter is written in response to a re.
quest from E. ". Carneck, editor of the
American, and dated at Beauvoir, Miss,
May s. Mr.. Davis says be can conceive
Of no reason for Lord Wolseley's venom
toward himself as shown in the articles
published about year age, 'unless an
egregious vanity had been wounded by
my failure to notice his presence in our
country, presence which it is most
probable was to me unknown" Re.
ferring to the article in the May number
Uf tue North American Review, Mr..
Davis says: NOW having learned that
facts are needful to sustain all the al.
legations, he follows his depreciatory
remarks concerning me By libelous
statements" Mr.. Davis denies em-
phaticalIy that he ever said that 10000
field rifles would do for the confedeFscy,
or that he refused to receive Sc 900 men.
Offered for confederate service, or that
the East Indian fleet was offered him.
Mr.. Davis concludes with the declara-
ton that there is ample evidence which
he names to show that prompt, energetic
efforts were made to secure large import
ations of arms and munitions Of war for
the Confederacy, and at the same time
time by policy OF enrolling only men
who could be armed to draw from the
large amount OF private arms in the
south, weapons to supplement the de-
ficiency when the coniederacy was or
ganiZed.
, 1889-05-23
e Jefferson County Washington Territory Thursday May
Committee On Relations With Canada

SAN Francisco, CAL, May 10, 1889
To THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR OF PcRI
TOWNSEND.
DEAR SIR:
l am directed by the committee Gu re
Iations with Canada, to inform you that
the committee will probably reach Taco
ma about May oath, and Port Townsend
some later day, and that they will be
glad te receive statement from you as
to The character, extent, present and pro-
spective nature of the commerce between
Puget Sound and British Columbia,
and as to how the business interests of
the Sound might be affected by coDgres-
sional legislation or by treaty stipula-
ton with Cauada, and also as to the eff
feet of the competition Of tie Canadian
Pacific railroad and its connecting line
Of steamships upon American trauspor
tation and other interests. You will be
informed of the time and place of the |
meeting of the committee in Port Town
send.
Will you please reply, addressing me
at Portland. before May 18th?
Yours Very Truly,
j. \. DoLPH.
, 1889-05-23
AN OCEAN; VOYAGE.

\ ship ia sailing out the Harbor,
Sailing out with wind and tide
On her deck are many people
Crossing DER the ocean wide,
Going out from home aud country
At their hearts the parting pain,
As they watch the shore recedlng
Where their loved ones now Iemair
"Can you tell US gallant Captain
II our voyage may be fair:
II we'll pass the storms in safety,
Safely anchor over thsre?"
Then he raised his cap in silence;
Pointing to his silveTy haE:
81 have always sailed the ocean
Knowing God was everywhere"
Now they feel the swell of ocean
As they cross the Harbor bar;
From the mast her flsg is flying
Sign of peace, and, not OF war.
Proudly rides that stately vessel
Every swell and every wave;
From her prov the white caps tossing
Back into the sea that gave.
Hearts and homes are not forgotten
By this Joyous happy band,
As they hasten on their journey
Out of sight of home and land.
They have time for calm reflection;
Time to view life's journey DER;
Time to think of all the pleasure,
Ere watch of time beats no more.
On the dock in nights OF moonlight,
Walking slowly TO and fro,
Hearts are learning meath the starlight
Lessons taught so long ago.
They will tell the olden story,
Ever old, yet never new,
Meaning nothing to the many;
MeaniniDg all the world; for two.
Calmly, then, they seek their slumber,
Though the clouds are banking high,
And the sailor sees the warning,
Telling that the storm is nigh.
Soon it comes in all its fury,
And the lightning's vivid CLEAN
Makes the darkness still more binding
And the dangers greater seem.
One, by one, the masts are going,
And the storm kings in wild slee,
For the pilot wheel is broken
And the ship drifts in the sea.
Fiercer yet, The winds are blowing;
Waves are running mountains high;
Sailors lashed to posts OF duty,
Willing yet, to do or die.
Then when death seemed lingering
near them,
The lowering cloud was broken
through
BY cleaning ray Of sunlight;
Harboring OF hope, SO true.
Aud they saw at DO great distance,
By the light of evening sun.
The bay where they thought to anchor
Ere the voyage was begun.
Sister ship by them was passing;
Heard the signal gun nfaF,
And she kindly gave assistance.
Helped them cross the Harbor bar
Then they gathered round the Captain,
Weary, worn, now free from care;
But be raised bis cap 10 silence
While he breathed client prayer.
S. d. MCINTYRE.
Pert Townsend, W. T., May 10, 1889
, 1889-05-23
Points of EtiqNette observed at tho LIE.
CATION of the FIOwery Land.

When tie Chinese minister gives q
formal dinner to any of bis countrymen
of sufficient rank to be thus honored.
or to japanese visitors, he never fails to
go through curious form of etiquette.
Before taking his seat at the head OF the
board he approaches the guests, who
stand in line around the table, ard,
without utterIng a syllable, pushes each
tenderly and playfully and points sig
nifcantly to the unOccupied post at the
head of the table It is etiquette fof
the guests to observe rigid demeanor,
neither speaking nor moving, and
demonstrating by their iutiexlble atti-
tude their unWorthiness to occupy tns
place d'honneur. This over the minis-
ter sinks into his chair, and. no doubt,
would have been greatly surprised had
anybody taken it. No one speaks until
the minister drops remark, which ID
finally taken up and commented on.
Then the chief speaks again, and more
observations follow, so it may be said
that the chairman, in a measure, sup
plies subjects for conversation.
Another curious custom at these for
NAL dinners is that after the fish is eatsa
they all rise simultaneously and dust
their chairs with their napkins. The
bill of fare is pretty nearly the same 40
would be served at any Of the other for
eign legations. with one or two Chinese
ieIicacies by way of It'd bits. The
Chinese prefer Bergundy and cIaret to
any other wines.
, 1889-05-23
Strangely Marked.

4 Times reporter was recently shown
a strange freak OF Daiu-7. On Sunday
Mrs. T. Howard witnessed the balloon
ascension, aud few days later preseted
MI Howard with nice little boy, who
bears n. singular birthmark. which is
nothing more nor less than perfect
representation of Professor LeRoy's bal
loon. Tho photograph, as it might bo
called, is located just above tho eyes, on
the forehead. and every outline OF the
balloon is boldly portrayed in purple
lines in the skin of the infant; even the
patch on the air ship can be seen, being
reproduced by patch of white skin.
The photograph, as already stated, 10
perfect, and certainly entities the little
fellow to some of the gate receipts.
Mr.. Howard and wife came here with
the Mexican Theatrical company, and
are well known to the profession.
, 1889-05-23
The Election.

From indications at this hour the Re
pubiicaus have came out ahead, and
their election is an assured fact. When
the man about town told US yesterday
that the Democratic candidates were
elected, we sent our campaign rooster to
the office of our Z. c., the Call, so that
We are entirely without anything in the
shape OF bird. Our readers will kindly
accept the glad tidings without the Gus
tomary adjunct. We have been rather
shaky all day because We were told that
san Juan was going TO snow US under,
but 1--WE got there, Eli, just the same. -
The returns received yesterday were:
Quilcene-Jones, IS; Weir, 10; Will
son, s; briggs, 8.
Pvscht-Jones, 3; Weir, 3; Wilson,
g; briggs, 6.
Neah Bay-Jones, /; Weir, l; Will.
son, 5; briggs, 5.
San Juan-Jones, 95; Weir, 119; vii,
lison, 81; briggs, 101.
Total-Jones, 544; Weir, 521; Will
son, SIG; briggs, 472.
, 1889-05-23
Riparian Rights.

In the case of p. W. Parker, respond
ent, vs.. the West Coast Packing compa-
ny, the supreme court of Oregon render
ed the following decision: AN owner
of land bounded by navigable waters
possesses importp mt riparian rights. By
virtue of such ownership, be is entitled
TO build wharves out to such depth OF
water as Will enable ships and vessels
navigating it to touch at such wharves
aud receive and discharge freight; and
has the right TO use the shore in front OF
his land for any purpose not inconsist-
ent with the rights of the public. He
may reserve such right to bimseli when
he conveys away the land above higl
wate: mark to which it pertains, or grant
it 10 others to enjoy. Such right, how
ever, is mere incoporeal bereditament
| and the possession of it cannot be recov
cred from an usurper by an action in tb'
nature OF an ejectment."
, 1889-05-23
Ready for the Change.

Register Baird, of the United States
land Office, ID anxious that his successor,
Mr.. Reed, take charge as soon as posi-
bic. Mr.. Baird has notified Mr.. Reed
that he would like TO have him assume
the duties on Tuesday next if possible.
As Mr.. Reed has not yet received his
commission, he cannot yet accede to the
request Of Mr.. Bald. He is expecting
the receipt OF his commission from
Washington by every mail and on itt
arrival be will at once assume charge o
the Office. Mr.. Hayden, the successor
appointed to take the place of Receiver
Shields, will probably enter the dutiel
| OF his Office on the 1st of June.-Seattl,
Times.
A New York beef exporting firm hn
, 1889-05-23

The ST. Louis Age Of Steel states that
some interesting inquiries have been
made touching the question of motive
power on street car lines. The results
of these, based on several hundred re-
plies, shows that the desire among rail-
way managers for something better than
animal locomotion is very general.
Only Is per cent. of those reporting do
not contemplate any change from
horses; 151a per cent. Gid not answer.
and hence may be placed in the same
category of conservatives; I6 per cent.
are ION the fence awaiting develop
ments and preferriHg some kind of
mechanical traction; 1615 per cent. favor
mechanical methods other than cleo
trIciIy; 81 per cent. are using or will
adopt the elecIr; motor. In this last
class one-third prefer the overhead sys-
TEN, and one e-ninth Ike the storage bat
tcry. Thus it will be seen that prac-
tically 6615 per cent. of the roads of the
country are already saying goodbye to
horsesr and that of these more than oue-
hall are supporters of electricity.
, 1889-05-23
At Rest.

Monday morning, at half past six, after
many months OF suffering Mrs Caroline
Nichols passed away to be at rest and to
Join her husband, who died during the
late civil war. She leaves a brother and
six children to mourn her loss, four OF the
children in the east and two III Port
Townsend, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs.
swindson. Her daughter Mrs. Chap
man, tenderly and faithfully watched and
cared for her mother during the last five
months OF her sickness, always so gentl,
and kind, doing all in her power TO MAKE
the last days comfortable and happy
But how reconciled are they TO the loss o
that mother, knowing that she is at res
iii heaven. The funeral took place at HE
NJ. L. church, conducted by the Rev. Mr.
Deaisou.
, 1889-05-23

II is said that syndicate OF real estate
capitalists will subsidizc a newspaper
here and that all the associated press dis
patches and a cable letter rfromIabouchera
ail be published daily. There will be
three editorial writers and 4 staff OF
seven local reporters under the manage,
mcnt OF an ox-newspaper man. 4 fouf
story brick building viii be erected or
the lot next to where +. l.. Miller i.
erecting the Key City block. Two. o
Hoes cylinder presses with 4 capacity o
IOa, 900 an hour will be placed in th'
lower flo1r. Editions will be issue
hourly or whenever an additional shingl'
is placed on the roof of building.
, 1889-05-23
Our Railroad.
Adjourned.

The future of Port Townsend is as
sured. Gus railroad is going to make a
revolution, as it were, in our growth.
We are informed that the railroad COM
pany have about perfected plans, where
bv they will be enabled TO complete the
road at an early date. The citizens need
not be impatient, the gentlemen COM
prising the Port Townsend Southern
Railroad are doing all in their power to
build the road rapiply, and are as anX-
ious to aid in the progress OF this city as
any OF its citizens. They have had many
obstacles to surnount, such as the pee
pie are not aware Of, and it was impossi'
sible' owing to the condition OF affairs
to make public business OF the road
We ask our citizens to have faith, and Il
will not be many months before our raii
road will be in operation. The Por
Townsend Southern will be built, tina
our citizens can depend upon.
, 1889-05-23
Port Townsend Present and Future.

Port Townsend Present and Future
Port Townsend will present 4 metro
politan appearance as soon as the dlf-
ferent buildings in course of construction
are completed. The Smith-Hastings
block, on the corner of Water and Taylor
streets, vii add much to that portion OF
the city. The Pioneer block, near the
corner OF Water and Taylor, Will be II
fine block, and one that any city might
well be proud OF. fuckers building, on
the corner OF Washington and Adams
streets, will be an elegant building, ana
make the lower portion OF Water street
harmonic with the upper DR.. Hills
block Will materially improve Water
| near Quincy. All these fine buildings
are an Indication OF the prosperous year
that IS in store for Port Townsend.
There are many OF our citizens that
might follow the praiseworthy example
OF the gentlemen named. There is IL
better investment than in improvine
your city. There is no doubt but wha
Port Townsend is destined to be one o
the most important cities on the sound
it cannot help but be. Its geographical
position is such that nothing can preven
it from assuming: the proportions OF
large commercial city. As soon as on
railroad is completed, as it will be sholt
ly, we will have transcontinentaI sy
I ffTV,, - l. Il
objective point, and that fact cannot b
disputed, so, therefore, citizens, do nc
be backward in reaping the fruit whic
is nearly ready TO fall into your hands.
, 1889-05-23

The total number aud length OF mail
routes in operation in the United States
on June 80, and total number OF miles
Travelled per annum was: Number "a
900; length, 4O1, $50; miles travelled Per
annum, 2S4, ,9OS671-over l1,00O times
the circumference OF the globe. The
classes Of service are the railroad, steam
boat mail messenger, special office ser
vice. and the star service. The number
of routes are: Railroad routes, 1856;
steamboat routes, 125; mail messenger
service, 5, ,925 special Office service, 2,638;
| star seryice IL DAT IIent,th of roufes
, 1889-05-23
Wealthy Towns.

The wealthiest town of its size IN
America is Brookline, Mass, OF which
the assessment value is S407, ,45l ,92S. The
distinction claimed for Brookline has
been generally supposed to belong 10
Canajoharie, N. Y. That village is very
small in comparison with the Massachu-
sets town, and the number of residents
there, who are many times millionairsss
is considerable greater than can Be
counted on the fingers OF both hands.
, 1889-05-23

Mrs. Rives-Rivvy, dear, promise me
truly that ycu will be home at O'Clock.
Riverside Rives Bless my soul.
Edith, bow unreasonable you are GET
in! Before We were married you nsY-
er expected me until s.
Miss Middleton-Wby do you stsFs
SO, George?
George-Did l understand you to say
that your father is failing?
Miss Middleton-PbysicRlly, L mean.
George (settlinG backJ-Oh' all FIRhH
[ was afraid it Was something serious.
Countryman: "How's yer cook goodF
Waiter: Certainly, the best in the
land"
Countrynan: "Do yer keep very good
wines?''
Waiter: "Only the finest brands"
Couutryman: wall, yer bring me
some oat meal and milk, and suy-iust
wrap up a couple Of homes in paper fur
The dog, will yer?''-Idea-
, 1889-05-23

By brushing sa:lei plush goods WIFE
commercial cn!oFofnr2 they may be feB-
ovatad and made to appear as good as
new. This IS fac; well worth reme4>
| 3erirG
, 1889-05-23
TWO BOATS MISSING.

What the fate of the others was is not
yet known, but hopes are entertained
that they drifted landward and Were
saved. 1t is positively known that al
got into the boats, escaping from the
sinking steamer.
, 1889-05-23

Uis folly 10 presr2s that AZ internh-
tional copyright AK e"n,i N any "",
49,, ...-=.,r II canbo:
, 1889-05-23

An effort is being made TO match
Nike Brennan of this city against Tom
Cieary Of Seattle. 1t will b. ten round
cnntest for points and wlII nut is i
, 1889-05-23

A petition is being circuiatel askin :
Rio Grande republican. (Las Cruces, N.M.) 1881-1914, 1889-11-30

Tho View Mexican says az TIE
Mennonite farmers who a,e - locate
hear l.4n4y Junction
Nobody has undertaken TO PM
tie wool ever the eyes 81 ihis indus
trioas sci Of people. They c.nlm to
kuow what tie Rshi ami say Iheyz
have fouusi il. Daring mo.1 II tiIs
past summer this COLONY has hai its
agents in southeaslaru Santa fe
county. II was one OF the dryest
years within the memory of man,
yet these representatives iound them
selves able 20 go back 10 Rarsas ar7..
report In favor 1t this location. The
last delegation lhSt came 70 inspect
the lay Of the ground consisted Of
several Mennonite ministers. They
slso reported iavorablY. II seems
that the land selected by these cal
onisi4 lies on tho southwestern Alape
Of the Glorietta nountajas, with ever
living springs above afsa ah staf'd-
ance Of timber round about, whcrr
ram clouds break oflener than at
most any other point ia this region,
Ii was largely on this account that
tho Mendonites decided 10 locate
their colony here. Ii Is thelr oNa
business and they have gone about Il
With their eEss open. as ibis people
usually have them. The New Mexi
can bids them success aild It feels
ante sure HE iR.EHgBIIeAS eitses also.
Rio Grande republican. (Las Cruces, N.M.) 1881-1914, 1889-11-30
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