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St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
The Factory at Washington

We are Informed by Mr.. Nicholson,
from Washington, La, that employees
are ut work, preparing the ground for
the foundation of the cotton factory
which Mr.. Morris and citizens of that
place, have determined to erect there.
1t will be a valuable accession to the
town and to its wealth, besides afford
ing occupation for many persons, who
are now unavoidably idle.
Why is it that Opelousas cannot es-
tablish all oilmill and soap factory ?
The planters round would find it of
great advantage to them. Their cotton
seed might be sold here-the oil express
ed, and the meal returned to them for
fertilizing and feeding purposes. There
is quite enough cotton raised within
accessible distance of Opelousas, to run
the factory at Washington, and an oil
and soap factory at this place. The
planters would find home market for
their products where they might cell
them and save what it has always cost
them to employ Intermediates, known
as Cotton Factors. The establishment
OF such factories would lead to, and
necessitate the building of others and
all would speedily increase the common
wealth and multiply the conviences and
comforts of the surrounding population.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

Mrs. Doctor Mary Walker has recent
ly presented bill to the U. S. Senate,
which we regard as original, therefore
novel, yet characteristic of her. She
asks Congress to pass law to establish
National Costumer to devise costumes
for every woman in the United States,
including squaws, which must be chosen
from some foreign Court. A national
Magazine to be conducted by the gov
ernment, which is to contain fashion
plates. The costumer to receive sal
airy of $4,000 per annum-to publish
the magazine once in three months at
the government Office, aud to send it to
every woman in the United States free
of expense. No male relatives of the
women who may refuse to adopt the
prescribed costume, are to be given a
pension, or, other appropriation during
the life time of such recalcitrant, or, non
conforming woman. This is to say the
least of it stylish.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
of Delegates of Thursday, the
18th Inst, at Opelousas.

! The wards were all represented
Every thing done had been prcarranged.
! Motion was made by Hon. Willis Pres
colt TO instruct tie delegates to the
| Baton Rouge Convention, which was
lost by 81 to 40.
Resolution passed to require tho Con-
grcssional nominee to accept the sub
Treasury scheme of the Farmers Alli-
ance as Il part Of his platform. Several
resolutions passed relating to, and de-
nunciatory of the Lottery, and approba-
tory of Gov. Nichols, and others who
stood and voted against the Morris pro-
position. In fact all the deliberations
were either in accordance with tho re-
quirements of the Alliance touching it's
views as such, or, Genunciatory of the
Lottery.
At the conclusion of Tie work, the
Opelousas papers were requested to
publish the proceedings, but no pro-
vision was made to renunerate them
for it. These papers had already pub
is led several notices, etc, for winch
they had no; been rewarded, and when
the business managers of them were
approached on the subject, they res
pectfully declined to do SO unless paid.
This was not provided for and hence
we have no official report.
We may be great sinners, but not
Lizards. We cannot live on air, and
stand pelting at tho same time. We
publish our paper at considerable ex-
pense of money.
The convention did not even thank
US for all we had done, and what little
money it collected to pay for the pubi-
cation of its proceedings, is to be sent
to New Orleans to pay for having the
work done there.
Ingratitude is currency OF extensive
circulation, but our manager says he
never has accepted it as legal tender.
He has penchant for green backs,
which, when in hand, inspires him with
desire for continued favors.
A Parish Executive Committee was
formed as follows:
Mai NJ. 4 Wilson, President; j. ].
Thompson, A. II. Gcneres, Ben Gnidry,
j. E. DAILY, S. B. Bergeron, j. f Que
b6dean, G. I. Hawkins, Geo l.. Hav-
ard, Paul Stagg, j. E. Bacon, c. T.
Griffith, Sam Haas, l.. Bushnell, L. J.
Dossman, F, II. McGee, s. J. Gosseliu.
The following are the delegates to
Baton Rouge:
j. j. Thompson, S. II. Faulkner, H.
d. Courtney, A. Valin, j. P. Smith, A.
L, Fouten"t, B. F. Hardes'y, Phillip
Stagg, j. E. Daily, Hyp. Landreneau. c.
W. Ward, Thus. O'Connor, Eli Clarke.
J. J. Barry, David Bernard, Honore
Meche, Lonis Young, E. II. McGee, Sol
Loeb, ID. ?. Latleur.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
A New Republican Paper.

The first issue of the New Orleans Re-
publican has reached us. 1t is gotten
up by joint stock company, composed
Of ex-Gov. III. c. Warmotil, ex-Col-
lector A. S. Badger, ex-N. O. Post Mas
ter VIM. L. Mcmillan, q. S. Marshall
Donnally and A. R. Burkdoll.
1t presents very neat appearance
and contains a fair quantity of excel
lent reading matter. our personal ac-
quaintance with the three first named
gentlemen, warrants US in the belief
that the publishing company means
business. Adhering to legitimate and
constitutional Republican principles Of
Government, it cannot 80 far astray.
We will read its columns with interest,
as we feel satisfied it will be conducted
with marked ability.
En- passant, it's pronounced opposition
to the Lottery, reminds us Of the story
of Kronos, of whom it is related, he
destroyed his own offspring.
We suspect that the powers at WASH
ington have had something to do
with it,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

On Tuesday last, Lynn Tanner, Esq,
former proprietor and Editor Of the
Bnnkie Blade, citizen of the parish Of
Rapides, dropped in to see US, and edi-
fled us iutructively.
Mr.. Tanner is among the lights of the
Farmers Alliance, and is full of infor-
nation, and we'll directed energy. He
thinks for himself on all current topics
and has the manly independence to say
what he thinks concerning matters of
public Importance.
He is a Farmers Union man from CEN
tire to circumference and wastes no time
in advancing the interests of the fra
ternity. Writes interesting articles on
the subject for different journals, and is
well known wherever the organization
has been established.
We are pleased to see him in good
shealth and extend him our best wishes
ia the work be is doing for the alliance.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

The following is ciipt from the Lou
isiana Review, one OF the soundest Dem
ocratic, and one of the best and most
fearlessly edited papers in the State.
One of the asserted causes of opposi-
tion is that, it blights the prosperity of
the people, but this is successfully met
by the official reports of the Parish asses
ors all over the State.
We are, however not prepared yet, to
admit that the State has, IN reality gained
as much in wealth, as appears by the
assessments, for we believe this apparent
result, is due in great measure to
more accurate assessment.
Our anti contemporaries and their cor
respondents, are engaged in the lauda-
BILE work of trying to convince the peo-
ple that the wealth of the State has in
creased wonderfully in the last decade,
and that the surtaxes that have been i'm
posed in the levee districts are not to be
taken as an indication that the State is
short of funds. The picture they pre-
sent of it's present and prospective tinan-
cial condition is extremely encouraging.
We trust that all they affirm in regard
to this matter is absolutely correct.
But the inevitable conclusion must
arise that the lottery has not done the
State the harm in the past that they pre-
dict for the future. If the State has
gained so visibly in wealth (and it has)
in the last decade, while it was receiving
only $4,000 year for the charity hospi
tai, is it not reasonable to calculate that
it will fare propol tionable better, when
it receives one million two hundred and
ten thousand dollars more, for the pub
lie purposes to which this large sum is
to be devoted?
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

MORRIS e. CLEMENTS. - We invite
special attention to the card to be
found in another column of this paper.
by which it appears that our fellow
townsman, J. B. Clements, has become
identified with the general Fire Insur-
ance, and Real Estate agency, hereto
fore conducted by j. L. Morris, successor
to Black g. Morris.
The company will find that Mr.. Glenn
ents is just the man it needs. He is
well, widely and favorably known, and
esteemed for his varied good qualities
of head and heart.
1t is pleasant to do business with such
gentlemen.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
Registration Notice.

II WILL be at the places desi guated below
l. to correct and revise registration and to
register all those entitled to registration,
from o'clock a. III. to & p. m. each day:
Opelousas, at the Court HOUSE, from Mon.
day, Sept. 8, to Saturday, Sept. IS;
Washington, at the Town Hall, on Monday,
Sept Is;
Upper Bayou Bmuf, at Dubuisson's, Tues
day, Sept. l6:
Old Graud Prairie, at Stages, Wednesday
Sept ";
Waxia, at the School House, on Thursday
Sept. l8;
Barry's Landing, at ID. P. saizan's, Friday,
Sept l9;
Grand Coteau, at Petetin's, on Saturday
Sept. %;
Plaquemine Point, at P. Brasseurs, Mon
day, Sept. %;
Chataignier, at D. P Lafeur's, on Tuesday
Sept. %;
Vile Plate, at Z. Tate's, on Wednesday,
Sept. "a;
Mamou, at A. Lahayes, on Thursday, Sept
25;
Bayou Chicot, at s. Haas, on Friday, Sept.
&c;
And at Opelousas, at the Court House, un-
til Saturday, November |. 1890
E. SUMTER TAYLOR.
Aug. 30. 1890. Registrar.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
MARRIED

At the residence of the brides father
DR.. Vincent Boagni, of Opelousay, on
Wednesday, Sept. 18th inst, by the
Rev. -, NJ. c. MosELY, Attor-
ney -at-Law of Alexandria, La, to MISS
PEARL BoAGNI of this place.
The happy couple boarded the 5
o'clock p. M, train and sped away as
fast as steam could drive the cara to
their future home in Alexandria, La.
married life through many long years.
We acknowledge with much pleasure,
the receipt of some of the delightful
cake prepared for the occasion.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
Henry Crawford'g Lumber Yard.

Mr.. Crawford informs us that he has
completed arrangements to keep on
hand supply of sawed lumber, boards,
shingles &C., at the old yard of Whit
worth & Co., near the Rail Road track
in Opelousas. He is well and favorably
known to the people of this parish who
lave had dealings with Whitworth &
Co, and has resided among us for
several years. The people know him
to be attentive to business, and perfect
ly reliable. He is one of those men who
can always be fonnd in his proper place
and prepared to do business agreeably
and satisfactorily.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

AS this habit is prevalent among US,
we deem it timely to publish the law
1t is possible, but not probable, that
some among us have not read it.
1t makes no exceptions rs to persons,
and we are at q loss to understand why
we have those among US, who by vir-
tue of their positions should set an
example Of obedience to the law, who
every day openly violate it. II we are
to have privileged classes among ua, let
us instruct our Legislators to sDcclfi in
the act itself, what class it s
If it be their intention to give officers
the right to carry revolvers, let them
say so by appropriate legislation. II
carrying concealed weapons be crime
which courts arc required to punish in
every known instance, then grand
jurors should present every one who
does it, regardless of his office, or, social
position.
Sec. 932, of the Revised Statutes, page
243, reads thus:
"Whoever shall carry weapon or,
weapons, concealed on or about his per-
son, such as pistols. bowie knives, dirks,
or any other dangerous weapon, shall,
on conviction, suffer tiue or imprson-
ment, or both, at the discretion of the
court and it shall be the duty of the
Judges OF the District Courts in this
State to charge the Grand Jury special
iy as to this section:
PrOrided, that in no case the fine ex-
ceed five hundred dollars, and impris-
onmeut not more than three months in
the parish prison."
The last portion of this section has
been amended, as to mode of punish
ment.
Now with such law staring officers
in the face, what legal right have any
of them to carry weapons concealed on
or, about their person
But go further and lead Section 915 of
the Revised Statutes, which declares
that, when any officer has good reason
to beleire that any person has weapons
concealed about him." it is his duty to
take steps to have him searched, under
a warrant to that effect, to be issued by
a Justice of the Peace or Judge of
District Court. Is any attention given
to this and if not why not What are
laws made for, and why have we officers
to execute them, if no attention be
given them ? We appeal to every good
citizen to put his shoulder against these
crimes
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

Ok \, LA,
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable, tho
Probate Court iu and for the parish of St. Ian
dry there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by The undersigned
administrator, or any duly qualified auctoneer
at the last residence OF AnastaZie Fuselier, de
ceased, situated at L'Ause-auX-Palles, in said
parish, on
Wednesday, September 24tE,, 1890,
the following described property belonging to
the estate OF Anaotazie tu>eier, deceased, late
| Of the parish OF ST Landry, to-wlt;
l. A tract of wood aud prairie land situated
in LAnseauX -Pailics, parish of st. Landry,
containing fifty superficial arpents, more OF
less bounced north by lands of Harter Manuel.
south by lands of Cyprien j. j. Foutanot east
by lands of 1heOpIlt ). Fontenot, and west by
lands of Ducoudre Dupre, this tract having
been acquired by Julien j. j.. Fontenot from
the United states government about As years
ago .
uatcd i'll the same neghborho"d, parish OF st.
Landry containing about ten arpcnls. more or
less bounded north by lands OF On"zlme j. j.
Fonttnut south by lands OF the estate hgul1nS
herein as item one, aud east by lands OF Pierre
Young aud west by lands OF Cyprlen }. j. FoD-
teuot, being balance OF the same tract ac-
nured by julien }. Foutenot from Severne
oau Ter, Louise sauclgr' and Erhtst saucer
about IS years since This fraction, If any left,
Will be ascertainett by Il survey after forty ar
pents are taken of, Wh'c was sold to OneZlme
l. J. EuntenOt about IA Years since.
About % lie id of gentle horned cattle, more
or less about head OF wnd horned cattle: QUO
par of WORK oxen; ole gt..tie creole bald faced
horse; one gentle creole sorre horse; one gentle
creole bay horse; one gentle creole red horsei
one gentle creole black mule years old, anu
about 50 head uf AvgS.
The untilVldtd BALI OF d twO-hOrse wagon;
one olu OK cart; two Old ball ploWe; one Old
harrow: one lot of hOts one lot OF Spades; ono
lnt OF shuye,s one lot consisting VI two har-
cows one leather col ar, two canvass collars,
two pals trace CHAINS, Two Uliuu prlules, ono
luT Of Old tools.
one lot OF household furniture consisting of
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

We have distinguished friend here,
who in speaking Of the craze of the lot
terry proposition, says: | have a very
fine horse which | have been driving,
several years. Always found him re-
liable, and trustworthy. But he is in
such good condition-looks so fine
moves so stylishly, that | have become
afraid to drive him. | imagine he may
take notion to do some mischief,
though be has never yet done any. /
think the Ants, are just in my fix. The
lottery has been in active operation
twenty-five years, and not one of them
can say it has ever done him any harm.
Nevertheless, he has become afraid
nf IT,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

We heard of very ardent gentleman,
who was denouncing the proposition in
language more forcible than elegant,
and while speaking had occasion to take
something from his porte monaie. On
opening it the colloquist saw but little
in it, save some folded lottery tickets.
On being charged with Inconsistency,
he replied that a friend bad requested
him to buy them for him.
We arc afraid that very many of these
ants have the same kind of friends,
and that they are Just as obliging.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

We met an intelligent gentleman
from the upper end of this parish last
week, who, in answer to question con-
cerniDg the crops there, said that a
common looking butterfly was believed
to be- doing much injury to the cotton
boil. That he with others had ex-
amined it closely and had watched its
operations. Found that it has long
sting which it sticks in the boil and i'm
mediately flies to another. That it will
often sting dozen in this way, then fv
away ten or more feet and go through
the same performance. Says that every
boil it stings, turns black and never
opens.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

The communication from Plasance,
written by Friend, has reached US, but
not in time for this number of our pa
per, which we regret. It shall appear
in our next. One word Friend. When
you write for public journal, never
write on both-sides of your paper.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

Hon. II. C. Castellanos, of New Iberia,
called at our sanctum during the week,
looking well, but somewhat fatigued.
His professional duties have called
him to several of the Attakapas parishes
recently, and he reports the crops as
being very fine along the line of his
travels.
1t gave us great pleasure to greet Hon.
Edwin Hardy on our streets and to re-
ceive a call from him at our sanctnm.
He is a native of Opelousas, who left
here in boyhood OF take up bis residence
in Oregon. He is located at Baker City,
and has the honor of representing his
County in the State Legislature. But
for the sad misfortune of losing his
mother, Mrs. Felix Dejean, we may not
have had the pleasure his presence af-
fords his very numerous acquaintances
and relatives. Mr.. Hardy is an enter
prizing, energetic and thrifty gentleman
who, with commanding presence,
must attract attention and esteem where
ever he may go. He was the guest of
his brother-in-law, DR.. Bercier of this
place. He left US for his home, during
the week just ending.
Mrs. f. NJ. Dumartrait, of the parish
of st. Marys, is also on visit to Opel
Ousas, and is the guest of DR.. Bercier.
She too is native of OpelOusas.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
The Daily States Has It Exact.

1t holds that, the "native integrity of
an intelligent people," is the only secu-
rity for the purity of elections. Amen.
The trainers of State constitutions
should fix high standard of qualifica-
tions Of votes, and politicians should be
requested by the masses to work up to
it, or be kicked down and ont.
Again the States has it:
The principles of liberty have more
than once in the history of government
been preserved by the fearless and stub
born resistance of the few, to the heed
less or fanatical measures Of the many
Our confrers have not forgotten Hamp-
den and VaDc, in England, James Otis
and Sam'l. Adams, in America. The
list could be extended. The truth is,
the masses often err at first, but correct
themselves after.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

The Anti-Lottely censorship bill, has
passed the Senate without opposition
The President will doubtless approve
it. The constitutionality of it will be
passed upon by the Supreme Court of
the United States, aud then we shall
know whether the Press IS fee, OF, not !;
and whether private communications
may pass through the mail.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
Wake Up,

OpelouSas ls one OF the oldest toWne
III Louisiana. 1t is beautifully located
on the eastern border of one of the most
picturesque prairies found in the South.
The fertility of the soil around it, is
unsurpassed by any equal area in the
South. The Louisiana & Texas line of
Rail Road runs through it extending
from Alexandria on Red River to New
Orleans. From either of these termipi
the voyager may go by rail from here to
Mexico or Canada, and from Ocean to
Ocean. Tt has a population as well
pedi2reed as that of any place on the
continent. And notwithstanding all,
and much more we mi eht say Of it, the
town has deserted appearance in some
respects. The side walks are extreme
ly narrow in tWo-thirds of the town the
fencing is old, decayet,, black and tot
tering to the ground. Old houses stand
here and thcro with leaking roofs-di-
lapidated walls and neglected gardens.
Many of them occupied by indolent and
vicious negroes, who make night hid
deous very frequently, 10y their orgies.
There is but one town sentinel to keep
watch. He is vigiiaut, and as efficient
as one man can be, but being mortal
ubiquitous, although he does all he can
to appear SO.
We have no lamps for the streets, and
when the sable goddess night
assumes dominion, darkness is visible
aud only darkness.
Barking dogs and caiousing negroes
give voice to the town, with here and
there dulcet music from some resonant
notes OF skilfully manipulated Piano
floating out upon the air. We must
halt here, fearing this description Of
our town, which is susceptible of being
made like Goldsmith's Auburn, the
"loveliest village of the plain,' may
SAVIOR Of reflection upon the pride, intel
ligence, progress, elegance and refine
ment of the great numbers of most
excellent property owners, residing
within its corporate limits.
We want them however to wake up,
and give some evidence amounting to
proof, of all we have said in comm enda
tion of them and of the town. We wish
to add that, unless they do so, and that
too with some promptness, we will be-
giu hereafter where we now leave off,
and tell more truth about their SOM
nambulism. "Wake up! rake up, ye
denizens of sleepy hollow"
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

A GOOD BARGAIN.-Any one wishing
to buy II good track sulky, speeding cart,
buggy or surry, go to j &. Sandoz; he
which he is offering at very low prices.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

The New Iberia Democrat, OF the 18th
inst complains of the action of the Dem
ocratic Mass Meeting, held at that place
on the 9th inst, as being irregular and
not in conformity with the usage and
custom of the party.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20

A common thing-is the protesting
Christian who denounces gambling in
all its forms. yet persuades some friend
to buy him a lottery ticket.
The antis of the cities, denounce the
lottery, but gamble in the futures of
cotton, sugar etc. illustrating the dis
tinction without showing the difference.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-20
EBUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF ELISE LAFLEUR, Decd.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST LANDRY

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COTJRF
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
BY virtue OF an order OI ,he Honorable Thir.
teenth Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of St Landry
there will be sold at public auction to the last
aud highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator or any duly qualified auctioneer at the
last residence of the deceased, six miles north
of Washington, on
saturday, October ath, 1890,
the following described property to-wit:
All the stock ranging III prairie Mamou in
this parish consisting of about two hundred
aud twenty tive head of horned cattle and hor.
ses together with the iron brand which they
bear.
About eight head OF gentle horned cattle; one
gray hnrse; one beds,tad and bedding: one
toilet one lot of blankets and bedcovers: one
armoir one smal table; two chairs and one
rocker; Que clock.
Terms and Conditions The yachery consists
OF horned cattle and horses, Situa ed in ST. Ian
dry pari h. Elsewh here bearing the iron brand
figuring thus ; to be sold on a credit of one
and two years from day of sale. purchasers to
furnish their notes with security to the salts
faction OF the administrator and bearing eight
per cent per annun interest from maturity and
alst ten per cent as attorneys fees il any be
incurred for the collection of said notes or part
thereof.
The balance OF the property all adiudcations
OF five dollars and under for cash, aud all above
on credit OF one year trou day of sale with
eight per cent interest from maturity. a. also
ten per cent as attorneys ices il any be in
Cured,
JOHN L. FONTENOT,
Administrators
Sept. ct.