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The Forrest City times., 1890-01-11

ears, while the thin. angular ear is said to deaote bad temper and cruelty, The ears ot great philosophers and statesmen have been noticed to be large and sloping.
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The Forrest City times., 1890-01-11

much consideration as a rule; yet the formation and shape of the ear will amply repay those who give it close attention. Our mod ern portrait painters sell dom go into minute detail over it. They seem con tent with a general outline
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-11
RAR AND CHARACTER.

What Big Ears indicate--Differ- ences Between Mems Ears and Women's Ears.
 Little notice is commonly taken of the outward form of our organ of hear ing, and even artists do not give 1t
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-11

projects very little beyond
 the helix. The little knob that projects from tho foot of the antihelix is called the antitragus, and the cor
 responding knob on the
 other side the tragus. The
 deep we'll in the center of the ear is the concha. and,
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-11


 temple and the palace, and the one hundred and eighty thousand dollars in money she begins to think that all these presents amount 10 nothing in such a place, and she is almost ashamed that she has brought them, and says within herself: "l heard a great deal about this place, and about this wonderful religion Of the Hebrews, but | lind 1t far beyond my highest anticipa. tions l must add moro than fifty nar cent to what has boen related IL exceeds everything that could have expected. The half the half was not told mer
 Learn from this subject what a beautiful thing it is when social position and wealth surrender themselves to God When ro. hgion comes to nei9hborhood. tho first to receive it are the women. Somo men say il IS because they arc weak minded. l say i, is because they have quicker perception oi what is right moro ardent affection ar,l capacity for sublirper emotion. Alter the women haves received the Gospel then all the distressed and the poor of both sexes. those who have no friends, accept Jesas Last of all como the greatly prosperea. Alas, that is sol
 If there are those who have boon favored Of fortune, or, as l might better put 1t, favored of God, surrender all you have and ali you expect 10 oe To the Lord who blessed this queen of Sheba Certainly you are not ashamed to be found in this queen s company. l am glad that Christ has had his imperial friends in all ages - Elizabeth Christina, queen of Prussia, Maria Feodorovna, queen Of Russia. Marie em. press of France, Helena, the imperial mother of Constantine Arcadia from her great fortunes budding public baths in Constantinople and toiling for the allevia. tion of the masses; Queen Clotilda, leading her husband and three thousand of his armed warriors to Christian baptism Elizabeth of Burgundy, giving her jeweiesi glove to beggar, and scattering great fortunes among tho distressed: Prince Albert singing Rock Of Ages in N indsor Castle, and Queen Victoria, incognita, readngthe Scriptures to dying pauper
 bless God that tho day Is coming whea royalty will brine au its thrones. and musle
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Last week we published an extract
from the Crowley Signal purporting to
be reproduction from Judge Lewis
speech at Prairie Hayes. On last Satur-
day the Signal publishes q correction of
its first article from which we extract
the following:
"Judge E. T. Lewis and w. S. Fra
zee, Esq, went to the meeting by special
invitation through Mr.. w. s. Evans
President of the Church Point Farmers
Union. They were cordially received
and their addresses commanded earnest
and respectful attention. The Judges
speech was almost entirely confined to
an exposition Of the Lottery bill, in
which lle pointed out its illegality as a
contract, fraudulent upon its face, an
insult to the manhood and self-respecl
of the people and a source of corruption
TO the future government and we'll
being of the State If made part of ou,
organic law for another quarter of Il
century. While the Judge was pretty
severe on j. A. Morris & Co., he did not
advocate mob rule or revolution, but
said, "if the Lottery agents attempted to
use Doodle to control votes in the elec-
tion that revolution and bloodshed
might ensue.'
Having published the first article, We
deem the publication of the above an
act of simple justice.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
CHAS. w. LEWIS.

1t is our painful duty to announce the
death Of Mr.. CHARLES W. LEWIS, which
sad event occurred at the family resi-
dence in Opelousas, on Friday, August
22d, 1890, at 2 AN
Deceased, who was son of Thomas
II. Lewis, Esq, was one of the leading
young men of our community. About
one year ago he passed his examination
and was admitted to the bar. Since
then his life was full Of hope and pro-
mise. At the bar he was bright, pains
taking and eloquent. AS sou and as
a brother he was kind, dutiful aud low
ing. As a citizen he was useful aud
true to his friends. The future opened
brightly before him; he was following
life's pathway with bright anticipations,
but the merciless archer, always chous-
ing a shining mark, rutllessly struck
down this bright young man just when
life seemed brighter to him. We deeply
sympathiZe with the family.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
Congressional Usurpation.

One of the most outrageous encrOach-
ments that has ever been attempted
npon the liberties of the people is the
effort now being made at Washington
to destroy the seal and sacredness Of the
post-office privileges and expose the
confidence of the postal system to the
prying and curious gaze OF those who
have charge of our letters and mail
matter.
Should such a law pass its effect will
be at once suspended by the proper ap-
plication, and in due time it is believed
that the other coordinate branch of the
government, the judiciary, will stamp
its seal of disapprobation upon this un-
constitutional measure, and nullify this
act that abridges our dearest constitu-
tional rights and take from us privileges
which are guaranteed to ns by the ge-
MUS of our institutions and intended to
endure as long as We are free and in
dependent people.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
Political Notice.

The members of the Democratic Exc
cutive Committee of the parish of St.
Landry are hershy notified that a meet
ing of said committee will take place
at the Court House. on Wednesday, the
9th of August, 1890. at 12 m.
The following are the members OF the
committee:
1st Ward-H. E. Estorge, J.J. Thomp-
son.
2nd Ward-T. T. Tarlton, Jean Do
mec.
3rd Ward-J. 3. Bergeron, j. E. Que
hedeau.
4th Ward--R. w. Heath, E. g. Ri-
chard.
5th Ward-Paulin Stage, George l..
Havard.
9th Ward-Sam'i Haas, Eli Clark.
7th Ward-J. r. j. Landreneau, L. ID.
Young.
Slh Ward-E. H. McGee, L. w. Childs.
The object of this call is TO take pro-
per steps to have the Democracy of this
parish represented in the District Con-
gressionaI Convention tn be held in the
city of Baton Rouge on the 22d of Sep
tember prOx.
THOs. H. LEWIS,
Chairman.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

During the first part Of the week.
mission services we're conducted at the
Episcopal church at this place, Rev. w.
It. Douglas. Diocesan missionary, and
Rev. j. N. Abou deacon in charge, Off
ciating. The services were fairly we'll
attended
Mr.. Douglas, has accepted call to
Kansas and will leave for that State
very shortly; this gentleman is an
earnest and eloquent preacher. q man
whose character and requirements will
make him an acquisition to any commu-
nifty, and the people OF his new home
are to be congratulated.
Rev. j. N. Abou, who has accepted a
call at Washington, and who has been
called at this place, is young gentle
man of fine intelligence aud acquire.
ments. and seems to be endowed with a
great deal Of energy and sauoir faire.
He has created good impression on his
people, and We venture to predict that
he will, by his vim and industry, infuse
new life to his parish. While here, Mr..
Abou organized two church associations
tho Ladies Aid, and The Young La
dies Guild.-for the purpose Of assisting
the church in material way.
We are informed that the Young La
dies Guild will. in the near future, give
Ra entertainment for the benefit of the
church. We have not been let into the,
secret as to what the nature of the en-
teftainment will be, but from hints we.
believe that everything about IT will be
pink,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Charles Dossman Of Mountain Ba-
You Springs, Was y prominent visitor to
town this week.
Mr.. Frank Rogers Of Arnaudville,
was in town on Monday.
Messrs. j. and ID. Quebedeau were in
town this week
Mrs. Dorsin" DpBlanc, and her two
daughters. Misses Nina and Rosa, left
for their New Iberia home last Wednes-
day after spending very pleasant
month with Mr.. Ben Mesinley.
Mr.. Dnrsin P. I.afrur was in town
this week and honored our sanctum with
ii call.
DR.. Homer ChacheIe of Leonville,
was in town Monday.
Judge Erteluce Il. Lafeur, of Vile
Platte, was among the prominent visi-
tors to town tdis week.
Miss EIvire Bayhi a charming young
lady of Bay ST. Louis, Miss, left for her
home this week. While here Miss Bay
hi was the guest of Mrs. E. Veazie.
Mr.. Locke BreauS, of New Orleans,
was the guest of Mr. james B. Megnley
this week.
Mr.. J. w. Jackson was in town Tues
'iay.
Mr.. ]. d. Hageerty, of Washington
visited town this week.
Miss Eftie B. Ealer is visiting Mrs.
Heard at Jeanerette.
Mr.. Leonce Sandoz, returned from a
four weeks sojoutn at Biloxi, last Wed
n-sday. Mr.. Sandoz was very much
benefited by his trip.
Capt. Henry L. Garland, accompanied
by his daughter, Mrs. Laurent Dupre,
returned home trom Manitou Springs.
Colorado, after an absence of two
Both Capt. Garland and Mrs.
Dupre were much improved by the trip.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

The Revs. Messrs. Allison and Shaw,
of the Presbyterian church, ended their
ministerial labOrs in this place, after
five days Of very delightful services, on
Sunday evening last. There are but
few communicates of that church in
Opelousas, but the members of other
denominations turned out and made
their audiences fair in numbers. These
divines made many atquaintances, and
a far greater number of admirers and
friends. Their sermons were elegant,
instructive and persuasive, aud they so
conducted themselves and their religi-
ous services as to show how sincerely
they work in the propagation Of the
Christian religion. Our people will
always extend IA hearty welcome to such
messengers of God.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Our enterprisng merchants, Messrs.
Clements g. Wilson were the first buy
ers and shippers of cotton and rice this
season. On last Friday they shipped
600 sacks of new rice consigned TO S.
Gumbel g. Co. This rice was raised by
that epterprising planter, Mr.. W. j.
jenkins Of Prudhomme. On the same
day the same firm shipped bale of new
Gotten weighing 474 lbs. which was sold
for 10 cents per pound. This cotton
was consigned to Hyman Lichtenstein
Il Co., and was raised by Mr.. E. S.
Clements on his Pine Grove plantation.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

We call the attention of our readers
to tile advertisement of Emmet's Tonic
Powders, which appears in another COL
umu. These powders are pronounced to
be the best in use for horses and cattle.
in fact no stock owner should be with
out bottle on hand. Mr.. JEFF. Thomp
son has purchased the right of sale for
this loeality, and will always be ready
to supply the demand, Try these con-
dition powders and you will use no
<sfhar
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Parties whose gins need overhauling
would do well to see Mr. B. f. Perlry.
the well known ginwright of Rapiles,
who 10 now here, and who will put
them in first-class order or do any
work in his line at reasonable rates.
Orders left at this office will be prompt
II attended TO.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Copying neatly and correctly execu-
ted ON the Typewriter at fen cents per
folio Of 100 words. Dispositions, testi-
mony. etc, taken by process of short
hand and carefully transcribed in type
writing. For further particulars apply
at this Office, or to W. j. Sandoz, Ope,
lousas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Oar sanctnm is the recipient of one
of the largest pumpkins ever raised on
American soil, and it gives US more than
ordinary pleasure to relate the pleasing
fact that this pumpkin was raised by
that prince of good fellows, Mr.. Dorsen
p. Lafleur, of Chataignier. While Ee
expect with great difficulty to be able
to roll this pumpkin through the door
of our sanctum we are in great dread
that il our friend continues to improve
his pumpkin crop that our next present
will be of such huge proportions that
we will be compelled to let it lie upon
the gallery of our Office exposed to the
admiring gaze of the passers by.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
Notice..

The Association of Veterans (Con-
federate States army will meet at the
Wnndwortli Springs. near Washington,
on Saturday, the 50th inst. On the oc-
casiOn basket picnic will be given, to
vited and solicited to join the associa-
ton. E. SUMTER TAYLOR,
ang91 Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

In the home of Foster and Caffery
was held one of the largest and most
representative meetings that has ever
assembled there, to do honor to senator
Hampton and representative Sigur for
their manly and conscientious course in
submitting to the people Of our State
the offer of revenue as contained in the
proposition made by John A. Morris.
The attendance was graced by the pre-
sence Of ladies and brave men who,
with one accord, by their approving
presence testified their high apprecia-
ton Of the course of the two good and
faithful gentlemen who represented
them at the capitol of our State and
had the manhood to uphold the interest
Of Louisiana and to strive to promote
her welfare and secure her happiness.
OF course, this meeting will cause
cllagrin and discomfort among the lead
ers of the antis, as you might call this
the "bearding of the lion in his den.''
and carrying the war into Africa her
self.
Fortunatel the Divine Supervisor of
all things, in forming the human mind.
has so arranged it that bitter passions
and prejudices cannot last forever, and
the ants, like hasty school boys who
have rushed into the contemplation OF
some complex subject, will find thai
other methods besides passion and pre-
judice must be resorted to, and that in
the end reason will assert its sway
among the yeomanry of their ranks,
aud at the proper time will shake off
the yoke that binds them to their unrea-
snnable leaders and will determine to
serve their country and not the hungry
politicians.
We are glad that this meeting at
Franklin was decided success, and we
regard it as the harhinger of activity
and watchfnlness on the part Of the pro-
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

We acknowledge the receipt ot a COM
plimentarv ticket to the Southern Ag-
gregational Concert Company which
will exhibit at Rayne, La, on August
30th, 1890. All the "artists" are to the
manor born, homemade as it were.
and the show we are told, is very good.
We appreciate the invitation, but the
mischief is, the passage to Rayne would
purchase four admission tickets.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
NOTICE a. @-ysvHsTRATaoN.
ESTATE OF BENJAMIN ANDRus. decd
NOTICE.
UNITED STATES LAM

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
new Orleans, La, . ugust 18th, 1890
Notice ls hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of lis intention
to make final proof III support of his claim and
thaf said proof will be made before the Judge
or i'll his absence, the Clerk OF the District
Court ut Opelolsas La. on Thursday, Septpnl-
her 25th, 1890 VIZ: ADELE NARCasaE
PIE IL asX, widow of George Perr', who made
Hon, stea't Entry No 1924, nf southwest and
southwest / of southwest section "A Township
4, sous Ii range west Louisiana Meridian
She naines The fo ll"wpg witnesses TO prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land, viz:
Villeneuve Rdtau, Evariste I.edet, Onezime
Pitle. Augustin Beliaire, all of st. Landry Far
iSn Louisiana.
CHAs c. PALFREY,
Aug. 16-bt. Register
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

That modes class of gentlemen,
known as drnmmers, are hDcking in
town by nearly every up-bonud train,
and their polite attention to the require
ments of our merchants is Eot less no.
ticeable than their timidity nt Lacomhe's
sumptuous table.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Archbishop Janstns, has sent yonng
priest here as Uicdire or assistant To Rev.
Father DuBnurg. We are glad of this,
for the Rev. Father had been doing the
work of two clergymen since his advent
among US.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
SIAlE. OF LOUISIANA

BY virtue of three wriIS of feli faci3s issued
oli uf tile Hon. the thirteenth Judicial District
Court OF tile state of Loulsalia, Ill and for the
Parish Ut ST. Landry, la the above entitled and
numbered suit, ANA to mt dir, ctet | have seiz-
tu alu Will proc, t to sell at l,lpllc auction, 10
the last ana highest bidder, at the front d,Ior
oG the Crurt Huuot. i'll tue town ot OpelOusas
i'll st, Landry parish, on
saturday, september 9th, 1890,
at II O'clock H., the following described prop
erty, to wit:
Isl. Thirty 92I0O acres Of land situated in
TINS pall II and state, being the north bali of
iot No. Ill section thirty, township eight south,
iahge three east, uq"ntd hs V. LuUr from Cy-
piieh AfctAtau Vino acquired the same as per
act oI eAcian&e llulu Auulph flejean passed
before W. c. ftrl aut, Notary tuGllc, or Au-
gust 21st. S31.
2d. eeyenty-eight arpents joining the above
tract on the east, buuuued nUrtn by lands be-
longing 10 MeIlhenhE, south by lands of Ursin
Fl, Jean aud east by lands formerly belonging
to lie estate OF C!alrvie Pre- jean, being The
same property that vendor acquired uf one
AQulpt Pre- JEAN Oh the 9Th of December 1891
together with al the bulIdluga anu Improve.
lne1ts on said tiacls of land.
81. thirty seven arptnts of land more or
less, situated hear Coulce CroclIe lii this parish.
bounded North by the estate VI CiairyIlI,- Pre-
jean. south by john Cu!;ieau, east by Edwin
Cuntau. and west by -.
4ln. Fury arpents OF laud situated in Con-
lee Cr' che III this parish bounded north by AL
ny Mary Ann Miller and west by Dunre Du-
plecualn
9th. The undivided one-half of the cotton
GIN and the eHSine situated un the place and
les dence OF yehror's mother.
9th. Twelve Il ~ horses.
7tl. About tw.., cattle.
Itrms-Cash. IS tONTENOT
anS26t Sheriff
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

There appears to be more cheerful
ness among the people now that hope
begins to arise that an occasional dollar
may be seen in transit among them.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Can't H. L. Garland will please ac-
cept our thanks for files of Colorado
papers.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
Crop Notes.

There is some talk of the crops in
different sections of the parish and as
usual, some diversity in the reports
made. In some places there has been
too much rain, in others there is mucl,
need of it. Our rice will not be as heavy
as was at one period anticipated, owing
to insufficient irrigation in comparative
ly many instances. The yield is good
wherever this was not the case. This
industry is in measure new, and as in
all other occupations, experience is in
dispensabe to success.
Rice, in small quantities, has been
cultivated in the parish for many years,
but not unit! regent years have efforts
been made to produce it as staple for
extensive commerce. The necessities
of families was for many years the
measure of effort.
Recently however, attention has be-
come directed to its cultivation for the
market, and as yet, ample preparation
for successful cultivation on a large
scale, has been made. Tt is interesting
however to see the number of har-
vesters taken in the country adapted to
rice farming. The new crop is begin
ming to come in.
The caterpillars have male their in
troductory appearance in places and our
vigilant and bospitable planters are
preparing to spread a suptuous table of
Paris Green for their entertainment.
We hear no talk of any ravages yet
and trust the reception
given may supersede any further obtru-
sive familiarity on their part.
There has been superabundance of
rain in some quarters.
Cane as general thing is doing we'll
and the growers are hopeful of remu-
nerative yields.
Corn is reported to be sufficient for
the necessities of the people.
The sweet potato crop bids fair to be
heavy. AS to fruits it is useless to say
anything as we have had none at all.
The gardens are good in every in
stance of sufficient industry bestowed
Dn them.
The health Of the people is fairly
good. In fact we can say there is 10th
ing to complain of. To hope or expect
that no one should be sick were absurd.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

We have had good weather during
the week. What few rains we have
had did not interfere with farming ope-
rations.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Persons visiting New Orleans will
find the Gautreau House, No, 42 Bour-
bon street, an excellent family hotel.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

The Police Gazette, of New York, is
the most reliable and only illustrated
Sporting and Theatrical paper in the
United States.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
E21e2aeett'S Tonic POaCderS
-FOR-
HORSES AND CATTLE.

We. the undersigned, cileerfully certify that
we have used EMMETT'S TONIC POWDERS
for horses and cattle, and have found them TO
be the best we have ever tried We recommend
itG a thoroughly reliable medicine for all it
pre- ends TO accomplish, We further state that
we saw change i'll our stock for the better IN
d week or ten days after use.
J. 8. PERKINS. A. III. GENEREs,
A. j. RhRCIER. III. P. COMEAU.
G. COMEAU. ARTHUR DEJEAN.
PAUL RICHARD. G. B. ANDRUS.
GEO. G. PULFORD. L. B. CHACHERE.
- Emmetts Tonic Powders can he had in
any quantity by applying to Jeff Thompson,
Opel0usas, sole agent for st. Landry par sh,
La. 2ug23-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
?''tt!!ag and Running Races
ON THE
0PEL0U$AS RACE COURSE.
The Fastest 7rMck im The Szote.
October 4th and 5th, at l p. M.

1st stake Race for Two-Y car-Olds.
Fee Entries 10th
when the colts be named their pegees The
will be divided three
thirds OF the balance to the second horse and the balance the third
horse. Half mile heats best two in three.
ed. Stake Race for Four-Year-Olds.
Entrance Fee s25; heats three; divided
twothrds
Sd. Ieunnins Eeace-IIaf Mile Dash.
Entrance Fee SO. The whole purse go the
4th Running Eace-One Mile Dash.
Entrance Fee S25 The whole purse go o the winner
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

Rice continues coming in, but the
prices are not as firm as last week.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
NOTICE OF FHNsa TARLEAU.
Estate OF JEAN P. uaNEEENEAU, Decd.
No 4SU4.
PROBATE Doc tKEI, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH UF ST. LANDRY

Whereas, Joseph Landrtneaii. of tie parish OF
st. Landry. Administrator uf The t.t;,s IA. of
.Ienn lierrc Lantlreneau. d, cets',l, has filed
~ final taheau of SAID estate, accompanied bv
his petition praying for the ho.nulugation of
the same
And whereas. the prayer of sad petition has
hern granted by order OF court bearing date
August 18th, 1880.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
p rsuis interested To make opposition 10 said
tabeau, To file Tie same III writing i'm NV office
i'll the town OF opcioitsis, within the time re-
qiitei by law, why the said Iai,leau si,,nid
not be h"inUiogated al q contir,ut.t
CHARLES Nj. THOMPSON,
Au2. 16-2t (,Ierk
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23

There will be large gathering OF ex-
Confederates at Woodwork Springs on
the 30th. See notice in another column.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-23
SECoND u a

LIST. stake Race for Three-Year-Olds
Amounts payments and conditions the ods
tai
Free for all regardless of To be trote in mile heats
in three Entrance fee S25 The whole purse the winner
Sd Running Ieace-e2uartcr Milo DASH
Entrance Fee 80 The whole purse go winner
18th. Running Race-TIalf Mile Dash.
Entrance Fee $25. Twothds
the horse
The 1oting Races will be governed the Amer
Trottng Assocation the Running
racing rules.
horse failing be rung at the
appointed tme will forfeit all his rights and privileges
The fees be paid Secretary
who will deposit
The and pedigrees of the horses entered will be disclosed
until Sept. 10th ut.
Admiance: Twenty five including the Grand
A. J. BERCIER, Secretary.