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St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
Picnic of the Farmers Alliance,

There was splendid turn out of tn
representatives of the Farmers ALI
ance of the Parish of St. Landry Oh
Thursday, the Sd inst, at Whiteyille
The ladies gathered in magnificent ar
ray, and by their presence cheered th,
sons OF toll in the work they are prose
cutting. They were seated under tn,
deep and wide shades of the grand ole
oaks in the front yard of our fellow
parishoner, Curry Milburn, and looked
for all the world like flower garden
The farmers were on hand in full force
and every one acted like man with q
purpose in view with head and heart
and hands to accomplish it. The table
was long and broad and loaded to ex-
cess with n great variety of excel
lently prepared edibles. John Brown
failed completely to get his customary
work III. Ice cream, lemonade, good
good coffee and ice water abounded and
every one realized how sweet and how
pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity.
Mr.. Carroll, Of Washington, La, made
the opening speech, in which he mani
tested great zeal in the work and pur-
pose of the Alliance. He was followed
by Mr.. Hardesty, of Washington, who
spoke with tluency and vehemence on
the proposed sub-treasury of the ALI
ancc. He explained the modus operandi
of it, and conveyed his ideas by apt
Both speakers were ap-
plauded during their speeches and at
the closing.
They We're followed by Judge E.
North Cul'om, who spoke at considera-
BILE length and dealt extensively in sta
tistics relating to the quantum of cir
in the United States, the phe-
nomeDal accumulation of wealth among |
.he comparatively few, and the indica-
ions everywhere of increasing discon-
,ent among the producing and other la
boring classes.
The day was spent pleasantly. The
delegates of the various alliances re-
NAMED tostransact business.
A tiuer dinner, more bonhommie and
|jgnitied sobriety have not been seen at
ny gathering anywhere. There were
t least four hundred persons present
nd not one that WAS not genteel.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
DIED.

At the residence of her husband, near
Evergreen, Avohelles parish, La, on
Tuesday, July 9Th, A. d. 1890, at the
hour Of $50 a. m., Mrs. ISABELLA CUL-
LON BRIDENDALL, aged 43 years,
months and days.
The deceased was the half sister of
Judge +. North Cullom, and niece of
Mrs. L.. j. Thompson, (born Mixer) re-
!lct OF A. }. Thompson, of Opclousas.
! Mrs: BRIDENDALL was born on the 9Th
OF January, a. d. 1S47; was twice mar
Small she had three children, Mary,
Kate and Frank, all of whom still live.
Mary graduated last ycari in Mrs. Hayes
school In this place, and was united in
marriage on the 10Th of February Of
the present year to B. Crawford, ESD,
now residing near Franklin, parish of
St. Mary. Her brother Frank lives with
her. Miss Kate has been student in
the Convent at Markville, to which Mr..
j. Z. Bridendall, her kind STEP father.
had sent her during all Of the last
scholastic year.
For many years the deceased was
member in good standing of the Me-
thodlst K. church, and a deyout christ
ian. Mlstortunes seem to have followed
her nearly all her life. aud at last, when
SHe iuu lt!SoH 10 expect ana to hope
TOR more comfort, quiet and ease t,!au
bad been her lot through many years.
death came and claimed b3r for its own.
In her heavenly fathers house are many
mansions, where no perils can reach her
more, and there, in reward of her
christian virtues, she is at rest.
HER BROTHER.
On Tuesday, July Sth, A. D. 1890. at
the hour OF O'Clock, p. M, at the resi-
dence OF its parents in OpeIousas, La.
ALLEN THOMAS, aged 9 years and day.
infant SOD of Geo. O. Elms, issue of his
marriage with Mrs. Mary E. Barker.
Death is seldom welcome visitor.
and when it comes and takes the tender
ks of family is is never so.
ALLEN had not been stout and robust
as many are, yet gave promise of use
Iulness under the development of years.
Ii the hearts of the parents must bleed
1nder their bereavement, it should COM
ort them to reflect that all must go in
he same road to the mysterious world,
| hat it is only question of little
line when the SORROWS we suffer here
must lead us to the joys Of reunion in
'etter and brighter state of eternal ex-
stence. God does all for our good, and
be time will come when He will make
clear.
We tender our sympathies to the be- {
eft family.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
N office of Election,
J. L. GUILLORY,
Administrator

M NHEREAS, a petition has been addressed
w to me by citizens, and inhabitants. and
legal voters of Township six (6) south, Range
two (2) east in and for the parish of St. Lam
dry, asking that the sixteenth QGth) section
(school lands of said Township and Range be
sold according to law.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
the citizens and legal voters residing in said
township that an election Will be held Oh Sat
JaInln A. Guidry, Justice of the Peace at his
Office, at Mallet IN said Township. for the pur-
pose Of taking the sense of the Inhabitants of
sid Township as to whether the said sixteenth
section above referred to shall be Sold or not,
IN pursuance with the laws providing therefor
The polls shall be open from O'Clock, a. M
until o'clock, p. III.
J. j. THOMPSON
Juncl46t Parish Treasurer of st. Landry
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

A negro by the name of Henry Will
son was killed by Edgar Swingler,
white, on the plantation Of Mr.. e. Du-
buisson, on Bayou BGuf, on last Thurs
day morning. We have been unable to
learn particulars, but it is reported that
the negro brought on the difficulty and
assaulted Swingler, who used his gun
with deadly effect. Swingler delivered
himself to Deputy Sheriff r. L. Stagg,
who was in the neighborhood at the
time, and was incarcelated in the par
ish Jail to await a preliminary examin-
alton.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

At meeting OF the Town Council
held this week, the Office Of Town Col
lector was abolished, and his duties
were tackled on to the Constable's office
with commission of two and one-half
per cent. This is clear gain of one
and one-half per cent on the amount of
taxes and licenses collected, and will
assist materially in curtailing our NUM-
cipal expenses Well done!
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Mr.. G. A. Iancy, accompanied by q
number of the employees of the Cling
man Nurseries of Homer, La, is in
town for the purpose of taking orders
for fruit trees.
AL persons wishing trees can have
their orders filled at this office. This
firm makes speciality of LIE Conte and
Keiffer pear trees. Mr.. Yancy au-
thorises us to say that all trees that
have died in orders previously filed by
him will be made good, by replacing
the same kind and number of trees.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
CHNEETIERE CATHIOLlQUJE
6eS ODeIOusaS.

Les Marguilliers de l'EgIise Cathollque des
Opelousas Sc reuniront dans le Cimetiare Ia
DIMANCHE matin, l3 Juliet, q II heures,
dams lie but de designer les Tombes dilapidees
a faire reparer on a faire enever. Les per-
sonnes qui sont interessees dams de teIles
Tombes sont invites q Sc rendre au Cimetere
fheure ci-dessus indiauee afn de s'entendre
avec les Marguillers ce suiet,
Les Marguilliers sollicitent instamment ras-
sistance, la cooperation ct les bons offices de
toutes les personnes interessees en- eette ma
there.
Par ordre du Bureau des Marguilliers.
Opelousas, II JUN $780,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
ASSESSORS NOTICE
TO-
II A " p - Y E II =
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR.

OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,
OPELoUsAs La, June 7th 1890 {
All persons liable to taxation upon any des
movables, are hereby notified that in confor.
nifty to Section 81, of Act s5 1888, Revenue
AcD that the enlisting of the property, and the
estimated valuation made therein by the said
Assessor in accordance with law, and that the
said lists will be exposed in the office of the
said Assessor for inspection and correction for
term OF twenty days, beginning next after
vided shall have expired. All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves of the Op-
portunity afforded to make known their OBJ
JectiOns to any assessments, and to test their
corrections in the matter provided by law.
e. SUMPTER TAYLOR,
June Tot Assessor.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
G. A It EHOLEC CEMETER "
OF OpeIousas.

I'm SUNDAY, July Is, 1890. the Board of
" Trustees of the Catholic Church of Opel
ousas will meet in the Cemetery at IL o'clock
A. NJ; for the purpose of inspecting dilapidated
aombs, with view to their repair or removal
Persons interested in such Tombs are invited
to meet the Trustees at said time and place.
for the purpose of coming to an agreement as
to the disposition to be made of them.
The Trustees earnestly solicit the kindly
aid and cooperation of all persons interested
in this matter.
By order of the Board of Trustees,
Opelousas, June II, $780,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Our friends visiting New Orleans will
fnd first-class accommodation at No. AZ
Bourbon street. The genial proprietor,
Lieut.. Joe Gautreaux, will see that his
patrons from st. Landry will have the
best of attention, and all who know Joe
will have no doubts on meeting cor
dial welcome.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

1-subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary are considered as wishing
to continue their subscriptions.
2-If subscribers order the discontnuance OF
their periodicals, the publisher may continue
to send them until all trrcarages are paid.
3-If subscribers neglect r"fuse to take
their pc, ,iodicals from the office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled the bills and ordered them
discontinued
4-If subscribers move to another place with
out informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent to the former direction they are held
responsible.
5-The courts have decided that refusing to
take the periodicals from the Office or removing
and leaving them uncalled for is prima facie
evidence of intentional fraud.
6-Any person who receives a newspaper and
makes use of it, whether he has ordered it or
not, he is held in law to be subscriber.
7-If subscribers pay in advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end Of their time if they do not wish TO con-
tinue taking it; otherwise the publisher is au-
thorized to, continue sending it, and the sub
scriber will be responsible until an express no.
tice, with payment of all arrears, are sent to
the publisher.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

A petition is being circulated asking
our town council to prohibit the runn-
ing at large of cattle and horses in the
streets of Opelousas. A counter petit
ton, protesting against the ordinance is
being numerously signed. Would no4
it be better to leave it to vote of the
people
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

After this present term of Court, the
parishes of Lafayette, st. Mary and
Avoyelles will have their appeals re-
turned to the Supreme Court at New
Orleans, instead of 0peiousas. This
may afford pleasanter trips to the law
yers, but, how about the pockets of
n1ianfs
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Our parish has been visited by copi-
Gus showers this week, to the great
delight of our people. The dust was
nearly ankle deep, cisteln water was
getting scarce, and vegetation was be-
ing parched up.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The race track southeast of town
will soon be completed. The lumber
for fences and stands is already on the
grounds, and it will not be long before
our people will have chance to show
off their flyers" to great advantage.
We understand that the managers will
offer purses some day in August.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Opelousas Lodge No. 3t97, knights of
Honor, will hold their next regular
meeting at their hall on Tuesday even
ing next at the regular hour. A pune
tual attendance is requested.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

From all parts of the parish We It
ceive cheering crop news. Judging
from all accounts, the farmers of St
Landry will make more corn than they
will know what to do with.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
NOTICE.

FyHE Vile Platte R. r. & N.P. Club will meet
u at the v. P. s. Club Hail, in the town of
Vile Platte, on the first and third Sundays of
each month, at o'clock, p. IN. The members
and the public generally are invited to attend.
Y. VIDRTNE.
may17-tf Chairman
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The session OF the Supreme Court
drew quite large crowd to our little
city this week. Tne hotels were crowd
ed, and our streets looked like regular
bOulevards.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The First National Bank Of Opelou-
sas, although in its infancy, is doing a
large business. The deposits are in
creasing daily, while lis exchange busi-
ness is immense.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

All aboard for New Orleans next Sat
urday, on the grand excursion given to
participate in the French Fete on the
14th. See notice in another column.
No liquors sold on the train. Good
order guaranteed. Fare for round trip:
From Washington and Opelousas, $500,
From Carencro aud Grand Coteau, $3.50.
From Lafayette, Broussardville and st
Martinsville, $500,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The Police Gazette, of New York, is
the most reliable and only illustrated
Sporting and Theatrical paper in the
United States.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Our confrele Lafar2ue, OF Marksville,
was in town this week, in attendance
upon the Supreme Court.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Services will be held at the Baptist
church every night during the coming
meek preaching by E. O. More OF Che
neville,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The West Bellevue Public School in
section 1, situated about four and a
half miles from Opelousas, closed Oh
July 4th. The teacher Miss Heloise
Violet and her pupils deserve much
credit Tor the success which attended
the closing exercises which consisted
OF songs, fecitations, essays. After the
little folks had each executed their
parts, bountiful dinner was spread in
the beautiful woods near Holland plan
tation, and all present enjoyed the pic
nlc till driven home by the rain. All of
the pupils did well but concert recita-
tion, Backward, Tutn Backward, O
Time in Your Flight" deserves special
mention. It was delivered in a clear
tone, and with appropriate gestures,
and was as truly pathetic as that old
but never worn poem can be. The
classes all showed great aptitude and
careful drilling, and the patrons extend
to the teacher their best wishes for her
efforts in their behalf, and the kindly
interest she has always felt in her work
here among them.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Gen. Alexandre Declouet, prominent
Creole gentleman, died at his home in
Lafayette parish last week.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The bill providing separate cars for
whites and negroes passed the Senate
on Thursday.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Tho Louisiana Legislature adjoutns
this week.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

Any one wishing honey can now have
their orders filed at the DEMOCRAT
office.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
NOTICE.

NyHE regular quarterly meeting of the ST.
u Landry Farmers Union will be held at
Whiteyllle, on Thursday, July Sd, 1890.
G. T. HAWKINS,
June2l-2t Sect'y Parish Union
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
JUDICIAL ADvERTEsEMENT
DUBLKC SALE.
ESTATE OF ELIZA ANDRUS, Decd.
No. 5000.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

.
! BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Dis
| trct Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there Will be sold at public auction to the last
ana highest bidder. by the undersigned ad-
! nlnlStfator, or any duly qualified auctiOneer,
az the residence of James GuiIlOry in Little
ffallle Manmouth, in the parish of st. Lam
! dry, on
Wednesday, July Both, 1890,
the following described property belonging to
tie estate OF Eliza Andrus, deceased, late of
the parish OF st. Landry to- wit
A certain plantation on the public road lead
ing from Little Prairie Mammouth to Bayou
Chicot, containing tif superficial arpents
more or less, with all the improvements there
on, bounded north by TheodnIe Ortego, east bv
homestead OF Arcus Nidr:ine south by A. Mo-
tor and west by Il. Vidrine
Five head of horses one pair of work exen
one bed and bedding; one feather bed one bed
and bedding ; six old chairs !; one double bar
rel shotgun one day clock one brand figur-
ing thus: one toilet bureau another bureau
one sewing machine; one cooking stove and
attachments one revolving harrow; two
tables; one open buggy two pots one grind
stone ; one chain and two COW bells one pair
OF hre dogs and sad irons one lot of crock
cry ana Till ware one foot axe and one square.
Terms and Conditions ALL of the movable
property payable Oh the first of January 1891,
ana the land, One-thrti payable on the first of
January 1891 and the balance i'll two equal an
hu;li lnStallncnts thereafter. Purchasers fur
nlSnlnS Two personal securities to the satisfac
tloll OF me administrator, aud the land remain
ing special y mort gagged and vendors privilege
fttilhe III favor or estate. Purchasers to fur
hIsh their notes bearing s per cent interest
after maturity if not then paid. In case of
legal proceedings for collecting any of the
notes 10 per cent will be added to the amount
for Attorneys fees.
J. L. GUILLORY,
Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

This, of course, will be taken as cor
rect for the next ten years but we are
willing to wager our tripod and Office
towel against the town horse that the
population of Opelousas exceeds two
thousand souls
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12

The following is the population Of the
different incorporated towns in st. Lam
dry parish according to the State
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
Sour Llyke Hotel

And Mineral Springs, Baths, Etc Natures
Own Laboratory. The Most Wonderful and
Renowned Health Resort yet Discoy-
cred, situated near Sour Lake Sta
tion, on the line OF the T. & N. O.
Il. r.,
Is now re-opened under new management, with
reduced rates of board,setc per week as fol-
lows: for rooms in Bachelors Row 81, (former
rate So and SlD; Family Hall. S., forlncr rate
s. to $I250); Main Hotel, 50 and $40, former
rate $40 to Sl5). For less than week. 81 so to
s. per day. including water privileges. SD, cial
Rates to families for the season, or less time in
proportion. Children and servants at reduced
rates A nominal fee of 81 per week will be
charged for use of waters to campers, aud
others not guests at hotel. Bath Tickets one
price to all, 15c. each or for ST. All bathers
must furnish their own bath towels. The table
will be supp led with good, wholesome food
well cooked and served up in good style; plenty
of milk and butter and vegetables in season.
Every effort will be made to make the stay of
visitors pleasant and satisfactory, aud large
crowd is expected carly IN the season. For
other particulars address
c. &. PARSONS, Prop,
Sour Lake, Texas.
Drs. c. ~ S. W. BULLITT Resident Ply sIcians
Water from the various springs, per bbl., IS
bbl, $3.50; bbl, $3.50, +. 0. b., Sour Lake Sta
tion. Mineral Tar, per tube, Is and 25c., post
paid: Rates for larger quantities furnished on
application june7-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
Notice.
1NoL1cee
JOSEPH BLOCH VS.. HIS CREDITORS.

No. 14e72
E9URSUANT to an order issued out of tha
state of Louisiana, Il meeting of the creditoyys,
of Joseph Bloch Will he held by Laurent Dupre
Notary Public, at his office, in the town of One
lousas, on Monday, the 2lst day of July, 1890.
tor the purpose of considering the application
OF said Bloch for respite now pending in said
court. N ~
witness the Hon. E: T. Lewis, Judge of said
court, this 10th day of June, 1890.
c. NJ. THOMPSON
Jule2l-ot Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-12
18th Of July Excursion! !
SPECIAL NOTICE

R4 REQUEST and to enable the Excur-
AD slonists to attend the Grand Festival to
AXE place at the Fair Grounds on the 18th
the Excursion Train will leave Wa. hinpton
on Saturday, July 18th, and return on Wed
nesday, the 10th.
The train will stop at all stations little
after the regular train, on Saturday After
noon. For further details, see large posters,
or apply to AUG. ERATH, or to
JULES DUBUS,
July 5, 1889. New Iberia. La.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-08-20
Notice to Contractors.

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED ar
~ the ONCE OF the Board Of Street and Water
commissioners on Monday. August 18th. 1880. &c
loo'cioek a. m. for as soon thereafter as the order
reached) for the repaying Of
GROVE ST,
from Grand st. TO r. r. ave-. in accordance with
specifications on file in the once OF the Chief En-
where blank forms OF bid and agreement Of suretias
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
About 500 square yards Of paving.
About l0s4 lineal feet of new curb stone.
About ~ ineai feet OF new curb circular corners
About l,lS0 square feet OF new bridge stone
About 2,2a0 square feet of relaid bridge stonA
About 800 lineal feet of reset curb stone.
About 8 circular basin heads (newl.
About : straight basin heads (newl
About basins reset.
About 5 basins rebuilt.
About 5 manholes brought to grade.
About / new manhole.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes
Grand ST to X. +. ave. directed to E. A. Dugan. ESQ.
Chairman Of Committee on Streets and Sewers
and handed 80 the Clerk of the Board in open meet
ing when called forl n the order OF business relating
to sealed proposals.
No city oficial will be accepted as surety nor will
q substitution or ~sureties be allowed.
This Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids IL deemed for the best interest Of the city 80
to do.
The attention Of bidders Is especially called to
Section IS OF the -New Charter OF 1889 under the
terms whereof no contract shall De binding upon
the city until the bondsmen offered by the eontracr
tor have been approved by the Board OF Finance.
the President OF said Board having power 70 ex-
BY order OF the Board Of Street and Water Com
GEORGE T. BoUToN Clerk.
Dated Jersey CITY, Auguss u assA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-08-20
WEST BERGEN ATHLETES
What They Did---Lacrosse,
Lawn Tennis, Athletics
and Ring.

The West Bergen Athletic Association
met last night at No.s105 West Side ave-
me. Thirty-fve members were present.
A set of bylaws was adopted. The
initiation fee was fixed at So and the
monthly dues at fifty cents 1t was de-
cided that all Initiation fees and the first
months dues must be paid by September
!, and if they are not paid bY-Octobcr l
the d~elinquents will be debarfed from
membership.
The association resolved to devote the
moun of initiation fees n tho first
months dues toward the purchase of q
lot on Eye avenue, which has been offered
to the association on easy terms.
An offer was read from j. L. Watson &
Co. stating that they would erect a club
house for the association for 81. 600. OF
this amount 81 600 must be paid down
and the balance on monthly installments.
Wilson, the Tabernacle pitcher, has ten
dered his services as a pitcher for the
baseball team of the Athletic Association
for next season. They will lie accepted.
Ross and Curly, the other two Tabernacle
crack players, will likely play on the
team. The football eleven will be organ
lied as soon as the weather becomes
cooler. The club adjourned to meet on
September ! at the same place.