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The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
EPlT0ME OF THE WEEK.
Brief Summary of the News
 for Busy Men.
r:EWS AT HOME AND ABROAD
Condensed Teicgraphic Reports of the Current Events of tho Past Week h America and In the Countries s1
 the Old World,
FOREIGN.


 Lord Salisbury's health is worrying tho politicians of England.
 Bismarck's age has compelled him to resign the commerce ministry.
 The London Times has yielded in tho Parnoll libel suit, paying f5000.
 A Vienna physician claims 10 have dis covered hytrophoba antiseptic.
 Emperor William has urged his officers not to be too severe on their men.
 The Bank of England has refused to issue q silver currency.
 A Lisbon circus was wrecked because of . too-cSciting pantomimo.
 In a duel between the Marquis de Mores and Editor Dreyfus, on the Belgian frontier, tho latter was wounded.
 Tho United States of Columbia arc en- toying a big boom.
 Therc is serious split in the ranks of the London Socialists.
 The German Socialists count upon large gains in the approaching elections. The London School Board has adopted resolution favoring frec education The O'Shea incident will not injuro Mir. Parneil's position as the leader of his party.
 F4iipiisu isiUtEuiS potltNt tnAt tsDFu odilS- burys action in the Portuguese dispute is open to grave criticism.
 The Portuguese press teens with bonn bastic utterances urging the people to radi- cal measures against tho English. Lisbon republicans pine for an American alliance,
 The Earl of Dunraven has undertaken war on the sweating system.
 Dr Tanner. member from Cork, has been placed under bonds to keep the peace. The French newspapers deny that Ger man strikers are receiving aid from France Herbert Gladstoue's speech and his fathers comments thereon are smiled at In India
 Lord Harrington will not be present al the opening of Parliament and there is a scramble for the Tory leadership.
 Germany Is reaching for traie in Zanxi- bar
 French politicians have adopted the American plan of party caucnses
 Zanzibar advices show taat first reports from that section were incorrect
 Lord Salisbury is worried by tho conduct of his hlaelsguard brother law, the Easi of Galloway
 Terrific hurricanes haTe r"egailed in Prassian Saxony.
 labor supply company has been organ ized in London.
 Tho English residents at Oporso arc furious at the Times on account of its attack on them
 The Portuguese government win make formal appeal to Inc powers based on the Berlin Congo Ire 4ty.
 A great deal of wonder K being expressed at Stanleys continued silence and tho Brit ish public is growing impatient.
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
raur s.iiors Drowncd.

Nsw OaisAxs. Ia. February 3-~The British stes mshlp Glasgow, from Coaixa- ,y,aIcss. Jaruary ea. reports that tho nrI, is b steamship Black Prince, from New Port, was detained on tho bar at Ccatxa- ccaicas, from January I5 to January .s. Daring that period boat containing Capt Milburn. whiic attempting to cross Coasxa- coalcss bar. was swamped by breakers. and two seamen were drowned. A boat that was sent from the Black Prince to rescue tho occupants of tho hrst boat was also swsmpsd, and the second ceRcer and one scamsa wers also drowned,
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
An nren rar.n H.arnr.

WASHINGTON, February a.--rac ways ard means committee gave public tarir hearing this morning. Mir. Undermcyer os New York, representing the Harney Teak Tin Co. appeared and argued in .avcr of an imposition of duty on importa
 ions of tin. which Is now admitted frec ac was followed by Senator Moody of seuth Dakota, who made an argument similAr to that of Mir. Undermcyer, Mir ScAnion of New York also appeared and asked tho committee to make provision for an imposition of 2 cents duty cn every pound ef uacarpnI importCA
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
In. pl,man Inane...

PuiLApELPWIA, Pa, February 3-The Coroner's jury in the case of Joseph $, Ditman. the banker, wao SO mysteriousiS disappeared on December II, and whose body wss found Coating Ia the schryiksll River, Jannary n, returned verdict this afternoon that Mir. DliEan caEse to lis death by accidental drowning, potwith ssandlns the fact that the Cc~ncv's riysi believe the dcccased had committed suiesse b. slrawntng
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
u.. $. tn Low y...a,,.a.

Nrw YoRK, February 2. It is seldom that the Metropolitan Opera House here is rel,csi upon to entertain such grace and
 suty as Il did to day. Inc occasion was tle installation ceremonies of Hon Seth Low as President of Columbia College. The ccrsmenies were epened with prayer by Chaplain DufIie. This was followed by the aasrrss en bel alf of tho Beard of Trustees of Rev. Mir. Morgan Dix. Hon. Hamiiton Fish. amid tunselt of cheering. artnally installed President Low into cflitc
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
rhe Knifrnn Murder.

TRExroS N J. Janaary as Tho Coro ncr's jury in the KnifYcn murder case brought In a verdict at a:As this morning declaring thas MrA knifYen died from caloroform a,,r aisterei by persons that are unknown. ani further states that tho svry's work has been hampered by the withholding of important evidence which will come beforo the Grand Jury.
The Forrest City times., 1890-02-08
What knchr Th,nkx.

Ngw YoRK, January Sl.--Ex Mayor Roche of Chicago, who .s stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in conversation to night said that if tho Legislature of New York put GIG, OK, ,uOl for tho Worlds Fair, beyond all questions New York could have it.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

We have received the "Report Oh
yield and condition of crops," and on
other matters relating to agriculture in
the State-for July, August and Sep
tember of the present year, compiled
and sent out by T.S. Adams, Commits
sioner. 1t contains reviews, briefly
given of the crops Of cotton, corn, rice,
sugar cane. 1t gives brief account
also of the Texas Screw-worm fly, not
unknown to any portion of the State.
1t gives prescriptions for it's destruction
which are few and simple, viz: Chloro-
form, crude carbolic acid and calomel.
Either will kill the insect, but, the
wound should be kept constantly clean
and daily annointed with carbolized oil,
one part of carbolic acid to sixteen of
nil
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

We notice that the Morgan, L. g. IT
r. r., in a desperate effort to comply
with the late law of our General Assem-
bly,, Act No., has drawn the colo,
line in the passenger car about two.
thirds the length back, by hanging q
dingy calico curtain across it. Such
separation is, by far" too thin to satisfy
the sensitiveness of Caucasian olfacto-
ries, OF to meet the demands of elegance
and refinement.
The law means that the two races shall
be provided with separate accommoda-
tions. A few yards Of calico hing mn
between them and not fastened at the
bottom at that cannot suffice to insure
the separation.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

We paid visit to Bunkie during the
week and had the pleasure of meeting
planters from different sections of the
parish of Avoyelles. We learned that
the crops on the Des CLASSES are very
good. Harvesting is progressing de-
sirably. Lands are worth $50, per acre.
The Inhabitants are determined to re-
sist by all legal means the enormous
levee tax which the assessor and COL
lector of that parish have levied upon
that portion of them that cannot be
protected by the levees.
The sugar planters are in motion.
some have been making syrup for
several days, and others are about start
ing their mills. Cane is rather green
for satisfactory yields, but the recent
cold snap, it is hoped, will have a good
effect upon the juice. The cane is very
vigorous generally. There is great
complaint of iDsufiiciency of labor.
Many of the cotton fields are beauti-
fully festooned with the feecy staple
and it were a great misfortune not to
be able to gather it before falling
weather sets in.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Ihe esplons of the Inqnisitorial de.
partment OF our mis- government. have
determined to immediate Capt. j. Pipck.
ney Smith of the Daily States, on the
altar dedicated to despotism for VEN
turing and daring to opne that he had
the right, under Il constitution which
announces the liberty of the Press. ia
send the States to the mails, uttering
opposition to a party leader.
Geo. ID. Prentice once said -
Things have come to terrible pass.
When Il man can't wallop his own iack-ass. ,.
1t is supposed we must endure such
outrages for Il season, but the righteous
of a reflecting people will
soon or late rectify them, and then "re-
turning justice will hold aloft her
scales" and constitutions will be vindi-
Gated
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Alexandria, La, is to have new Ice
factory before another summer, with a
capacity of ten tons daily. New Iberia,
Lake Charles and other towns around
US, manufacture ice, still Opelousas
seems content to swelter on through
revolving summers, paying them to fur
nish it and speculate on our necessities.
How long, oh how long! shall this old
habit of do nothingness be INDUCED by
our people?
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

The Taxpayers of around BuDkie,
Eoa and Evergreen met at Bnnkie on
Saturday the 18th to take into considera-
ton the legality of the levee tax im-
posed in the Red River, Atchafalaya
and Bayou Beuf district The assessor
had made his roll without listing the
property rs provided by law, and had
included many plantations not subject
to overflow. 1t was determined at the
meeting to resist the collection of the
tax on their lands on the ground of the
illegal assessment, and the further
ground that the law imposes no tax on
lands not subject to ouerRow. Counsel
was employed to eDjoin, and tho meet
ing was adjourned to Tuesday the 14th
On Tuesday, a large number of the tax
payers reassembled and made the neces-
sary oath and gave the required bond
for the injunction. Legal steps will be-
Immediately taken to resist the tax by
every means provided by law. The tax
complained of, amounts, in nearly eyery
single instance, to a sum equal to { of
the former state and parish taxes, and
in others to sums in excess of them.
The property owners have been assess
ed without being consulted,-without
having an opportunity to say how much
of their lands is subject to overflow and
in short, without being allowed single
right secured to them in express terms
by the 7th Section of the Act creating
the Levee District
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

In another column will be found tht
semi-annual report of the Town Council
OF Opelousas.
lt will be found to compare favorably
with any preceding reports. We trust
the old saying of the clean sweeping of
the new broom, may not be verified by
the future reports of our present work
ing Council. Well done, good and
faithful servants. Thus far you have
justified the hopes that have been in
dulged of your fidelity to the interests
Of Opelousas.
One feature of the report, we feel con-
strained, through sense of Justice, to
call special attention to. 1t is that
which shows the indiriduol efficiency of
Arthur Dtjean, Esq. With such an Off
Ger, the inhabitants of Opelousas NAV
feel some security from outlawry and
disturbance. 1t will be seen by the re-
port, that, by his vigilance in policing
the town, and his fidelity in bringing
vlOlatOrs of its ordinances before the
Mayor, to answer for their misconduct.
he has added S115.90 to the revenues of
the town. That he has, by collecting
the dog law license, also added $25 90
$40 80. This is well, and speaks well
for Mr.. Drjean's efficiency as an officer.
He has won the esteem and admiration
of the citizens of the town, and all pay
him the compliment of their greatest
respect.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

EDITOR DEMoCRAT: Mr. Ernest + Morror
one of our most cs1imable citizens, met with
sad accident Mt about one O'Clock this after
noon, which resulted in almost immediate
death. Something got wrong with the press
"f his gin and whilst attempting to rpctfy it
mutiating him in most horrible manner.
causing almost instant death. He was about
4o years old. and leaves wife and several
small children to mourn his loss P.uM.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Go to Meginley's-just got back.
Is now prepaid to serve snack,
At any hour Of any day
Composed of oysters from the bay,
And crabs and fishes by the way,
Served in any kind of style
To make q hungry ainner smile.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

DIR. w. r. Lastrapcs has fitted up q
neat office on Main street, Opposite the
Courier office, where those requiring bis
services will find him at all times ready
to respond to their call. DIR. Lastrapes
is we'll known in this community, and
certainly deserves to succeed.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Tho ladies of Washington will give a
grand Musicale, with supper and dance,
at Dupre's hall next Tuesday, the 2lst
inst, for the benefit of the Episcopal
Church. AS most enjoyable time is
anticipated, We expect quite number
OF the young people fiom our town will
attend.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

The proceedings of the second DAVIS
session of tie Police jury could not be
published this week oW ing to one of
our compostoIs being taken from lis
case to serve on the jury in the District
Court
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

a meeting Of the stockholders of the
St. Landry Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation will be held at the Court House
on Tuesday, October 2lst, at p. ID.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

D Oyster Gumbo at Mrs. A. j. Pcr-
rault's restaurant every Wednesday and
Saturday evenings,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
Good Service. Prompt Returns,
COLUMBIA RICE MILL,
NEW GOl;

lie undersigned beg to call the attention Of
planters aiiu fhctorS To HE Hh;,ye mill which Is
among the lar@rst in the United States. 1t is
Thoroughly equipped with the latest and best
machinery Tor the milling rice and secures
out-turnS cqHaled by few and tXretIcd ly none
Sales guaranteed; accounts rendered and re-
mitiancc made immediately on disposition or
goods.
II osSlft'i, VIII remit nominal value Of goods
immediately Oh receipt, c;I4img for such ;,Ci-
vance interest al rate of 90 per amman
Relatively higher prices are obtained on rice
at the North.
loll same - regular III New Orleans; like
wise selling charges
ConsISnlncnts anI correspondence solicited
DAN IALMAGE'o SONS
oct IL, 3lu. lis Wall Street. New York;
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

B> Our young friend Is. NJ. Hulse,
Esq, is still with us, placing loans on
landed property. Planters in need of
money will find it to their interest to
call on Mr.. Hulsc, vino may be found at
the late Office of Jos. NJ. Moore, E-u.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Gus. L. Dupre's cheap cash family
grocery is in receipt of fresh stock of
choice staple and fancy groceries. Lam
dry street, first store west of tie bridge
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
Robinson's Show.

1T is bigger and better show than
Barnnm's," is what the papers say
about John Robinson's big show which
will exhibit at Qpelousas October 80.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
We wish them great success.

We have been shown specimens of
Crayon Portraits, executed by Mr.. Petty
of Lafayette, La. They show artistic
skill and taste, in delineatiDg the fea-
lures, and giving the shades. Mrs.
Fannie Hilliard of this place is the agent
for his pictures and drawings. Persons
desiring to examine them, will be given
an opportunity to do 80, and every care
will be taken to give satisfactory infor-
nation or directions. Those wishing
to patronize this pleasing branch of art,
will do we 20 call and examine Mrs
FiFliard's specimens. before giving or
ders elsewhere. She can be found at
the boarding house of Mrs. Brooks, near
the law office of Messrs. Estilette g. Du-
Dra
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

l have just received a fresh stock at
choice groceries which am Offering of
very low prices. Call and investigate.
Gus. E. DUPRE.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Tile rush still continues for bargains
ID dry goods, shoes, groceries, sc, at
}. X. Sandoz g. Bros.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

On Monday last, on discovering q
shadow falling across the door-sill of
our sanctum we looked up, and beheld
the old familiar face of the Hon. L. S.
Havard, of Big Cane. 1t is useless to
add that, it gave us much pleasure to
greet and welcome him. Capt. H. has
had the honor Of representing st. Lam
udry in the Legislature, and the still
greater honor of doing his duty faith
fully. He was one Of the delegates to
the Constitutional Convention, A. D.,
1870, and might again secure the support
Of his fellow parisboners for Legislative
honors, if it were known he would con-
descend to become q member of the
General Assembly. He has been spend
ing the summer months out in Colorado,
and whilst seeming much improved in
strength and health, speaks in glowing
terms of the place as q summer resort.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

The first number of the new Anti-L
terry paper appeared last Saturday even.
ing. The outfit being entirely new, il
presents neat typographical appear
ance, which fact is in some degree at
tributable to the uDceremonious use of
plates belonging to the Democrat office.
We wish it all the success it may de-
serve, but are not in a condition TO do
without our plates that by the use of
them, it may present neat appearance
1t promises to speak in spirit of fair
ness on all topics it may touch upon,
and in this we most cordially greet it.
Such should ever be the spirit of journ-
alism.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Large invoice of shoes just received
1T j. X. Saudoz & Bros cheapncss of
which will surprise you,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Fresh and select groceries at rock
bottom prices, at Gus. T DuprG's. Lam
dry street. west of the bridge.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

subscriptions to all the leading perio-
cdiais OF the day received at the Demo-
RoAT office at publishers rates.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

The Rev. Mr.. IsbcI!, preached at tb
NJ f. Church in this place the las
Sabbath, to an unusually large attend
anee; .h ltxt 18th v Sd ch. of % acts o
Repent ye therefore, and DO convert
ed' that your sins may be bIotted out
! when the times of Refreshing shall
come from the presence of the Lord
The speaker said the subject of repent
| ance Is as old as the Bible itself, feared
that the Importance of preaching it is
not always appreciated by Ministers OF
the Gospel. The business of the sorely
alfllcted Is to seek for, and beg for relief
even in those Affections which beset us
here. All men are afflicted in the reli-
gIous sense, aud no Que can be healed
or relieved, SO as to be able to enter in
at the "benutiful gate.' and to exult
aud rejoice unless he begs for the rene
dy which Christ alone can supply. The
answer of Peter, when asked by the
poor man who sat waiting at the gate
OF the temple Was,-"silver and gold
have | none, bnt such as | have l give
unto thee: In the name of Jesus Christ
or -Nd>dfeM rise up and walk"
All men and women are clipplcs 10
the sight of God; all men need the
same power Divine to be able to rise
up and pass into the Beautiful gate in
the sense of the text. They must ask
for and seek it. Peter, though looked
upon with astonishment 10y the multi
tudc because regarded as having
the miracle in the cure of the !
poor lame man, told them it was not he. |
He did not do il. 1t was Jesus Christ .
he physician of souls. lie is the key
o unlock the hals aud release the cap
ives OF sin. He demands repentance
or sins, Cody sorrow, not alone that
nan has slnnfd, because all men do
hat, but that in SHINING he has offend
ID God. by violating HIS law. Other
nd more extended explanations were
'lVen, but all were directed in about
he same channel of thought
Two young ladies joined the church
nd one was baptized in conformity
18th the prescribed rules of the Discip-
ne. a
lhe singing was better than usual. .
ecause the chorous was larger, and all
'emed to sing in the spirit and with
le understanding.
There was preaching again at that d
lurch on Wednesday night. A pro-
acted meeting was to have been inau- Z
1rated next Monday night, but circum- "
anccs have made it impracticabe. d
%
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

The card of Messrs. Morris s. lrion
Assurance Agents, will be fonnd in an
other column of the Democrat.
Both young gentlemen are we'll known
in our parish, and in Avoyelles. They
were in the business for some time dur
ing the existence of the firm of Black g.
Morris, then of Morris & Clements, and
also at the time of the death of the la
mented j. l.. Morris.
Their numerous friends are pleased to
see them continue in it, in their own
names, sustained by the confidence and
good wishes of very large circle of ac-
quaintances.
We wish them great success.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

AZ Mesinfey has jnst fitted up a first
class Rcssaurant adjoining his store.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

Just on the eve of going to press, the
painful announcement reached us that
Eugene Richard, of this parish, came to
his death this morning, while working
at bis gin, out on Plaquemine Ridge,
four or five miles from town.
We do not know that our information
is correct. but are told, he was attempt
ing to grease some part of the machin-
cry about the gin stand, when it was pnt
in motion unexpectedly. He was not
much injured by the saws, but was
thrown off in such manner as to break
his neck. This is the second accident of
this kind occurring in gins, that have
occurred in this parish this week Why
are persons so careless when it is known
there is so much danger?
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.

Wiz Public Schools throughout til" parish
Z OF 81. L1nhrN Will open 0u MONDAY. the
'th inst. i}v order of tive Board
LAURENT DIpRE. President.
'. lKiUS. Secretary
tprl'u-as, October tS, 1890 2t
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

lon can save money by buying your
shoes at j. X. San,luz s. Bros.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
Registrat ton Notice

4 WILL be at the Court House in O,elousa.
A to correct and revise registration aud /,
register ali those entitled to REGISTRATION
from O'Clock III, TO q =. M each Cav. nm
I'll Saturday. November l. 1900
L. SUMTER TAYLOR
Oct /. 1899 K,.pst,ar
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
Friday, October 9Th. saan
notice..
LAND OFFICE, at New ORLEANS T..

LAND OFFICE, at New OrleansLa
Oct. 9Th, 1890. (
NollCe Is hereby given that the folIowinp
named settler has filed notice OF his intpntin77,
10 make hlitl proof Ill support OF his claim
ana tilt SAID proof will be made before 1hp
oilsas, la, on Tuesday, Noyemher 18th. 400
ADEAMA GUaDRy.
VINO made Homestead Entry No l2GO9 for tia
southeast 4 Section l3. Up. s, South Range :;
East, Louisiana Meridian,
lie names the following witnesses To nro,-o
MS contlnous residence upon, and cultivation
vi said land viz 1"''i> "tloii
"a hlttH fu'E, oscar Savoie, Arthur CASTLE
and Alexandra Guilbeaux, all of 81 I,a,,Jr'5 i.o
Parish, La " 1"n'ly
oo+ :, >. CHAS. c. PALFREY,
wv ~ w Register
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18

EPS Fresh oysters at Vilaseca's.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-10-18
EVENING SESSION,

me Police jury met at 430 p. III.
Present: l.. VI. Boagni. President g. T. kinu,
+. Robin, T. Stagg, ;. Barry H. Durju. S;,,u
daas' l.. J DuSsilian and {. W Ward
On motion ut {. W. Ward, Mr.. g. r. Hawkins
and fifty seven 75[lOU dollars IN rnyIurut ~
Sacket bridge contract VI
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-08

THERE was no lack of connubiating
amongst conspicuous Republicans on the
street last night. Whilst there is no
contest here for any of the Offices, all the
delegates being in favor of Markham for
governor, yet there is considerable riv-
airy amongst those who are anxious to
60 to the state convention. 1t is con-
ceded that if Markham achieves his
place at the head of the ticket no other
Los Angeleflo can look for a nomination.
But the friends of Hervey Lindley will
hold that gentleman we'll in hand for
congress if Markham misses fire. AS it
is, however, the exciting fight for con-
gress is being made in San Diego be-
tween General Murray and Mr.. Bowers,
both of whom claim to have the inside
track. AS far as we have been able to
feel the Republican pulse here, General
Murray seems to be the favorite. The
county convention today will doubtless
bring out some new and interesting
moves that will be significant Of the out
come of the congressional nomination in
this district.