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St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
None so Blind as Those who Will Not
See.

The voter, whether white or coiored
should never lose sight of the fact thai
the ballot is given him or reserved tC
him as trust. He has no right to bar
ter it Oft or to surrender it to another
under any circumstances. Whenever
he, by joining any association or society
of men gotten up for tbs purpose of ex-
ercisirg controlling Influence over his
ballot, or that of others, consents to do
with it what his patriotism does not
teach him is proper, he betrays the trust
| c0nfided to him. 1t is useless to pre-
tend that the organization does not aim
at this because tho members thereof
may be of accord.
The Farmers Alliance is an ostensi-
bIe brotherhood. No one can object to
it as such; but in exercising and enjoy
ing the declared purposes of its organi
zation. it has no right to attempt to ex-
ercsc political influence over the free
dom Of the ballot in the hands OF its
members. Suppose that, in it's charter
it had declared that political intrgues
Injured to the prosperity of the people,
ard that they should be upheld by
legislative enactment under which the
intriguers should be authorized to i'll
1uence voters and legislators, would it
be contended for moment that it
would have been tolerated by lawful
sanction, or supported by intelligent
freemeu
Now, what was attempted to be done
by the agreement entered into by the |
Farmers Alliance and the anti-leaguers |
at Lafayette on the 4th of August?
Did they not unite for the purpose of |
their respective members in
the exercise of the elective franchise /? |
If such was not the purpose manifested
in the agreement, we frankly own up
that we do not understand the meaning
)f plain English words. For mem bers
% pretend they do not believe such ac-
ION was taken, is but an effort to
avoid the consequence of such action,
Ind to permit it to have its intended
fleet without an effort to counteract
t, as clearly violative Of chartered
lights and constitutional law as it is.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

OF INTEREST TO GINN ERs. SO much
has been said about the use of scales at
the gin house that we call particular at
tention to a new book entitled "Facts
about Scales published by ZONES OF
BINGHAMToN in Binghamton, N. Y
1t contains full information regarding
costs, patents, &c. and should he read
by every intelligent ginner. A postal
will get it.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

You can get good board and nearly
all the comforts of home at the elegant
Hotel Arthur, correct picture of which
we print in our advertising columns,
and can enjoy on the beautiful lake of
that name fine fishing, bathing, sailing
&c, all at cost of only SIS per week
for two weeks or more. See the adver-
tisement in another column.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22


re Editor Of the st. Landry Democrat:
Dear Sir-In the edition of your paper OF July
the 18th there appeared an editorial In which
my name was mentioned in connection with
the Office of State Treasurer Again August Is,
there appeared a communication signed Dem
Ocrat !" in which my name mentioned for
the Sheritfalty of this parish. Now, gentlemen,
while thank you both kindly. for the high
compliment which you paid me, and the euloS:
istic utterances which you saw tit to bestOW
upon me; yet feel constrained to say to the
public that the use of my maine in both instan-
,Ces, was made without my solicitation, knowl-
edge or authority. And I will state further
that have never solicited either office, direct
ly or inditectly.
Respectfully,
J.J. THOMPSON.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
sment of the great sale of fifty farms of
|40, 60 and 100 arpents situated above
Soverfow on the productive Teche,
which will take place on Oct. 9th.
These lands are finely adapted to the
culture of corn, cotton, rice and cane,
and will surely prove to be profitable
Investments,
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

A copy of last Saturdays New York
Sun, received on Thursday, apprises US
of the presence in Gotham on that day
of our old friend Capt. H. L. Garland.
He is gradually moving southwark and
will be home before many weeks.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

The Alexandria Times comments as
follows upon the resignation of our
postmaster
Bloch, the negro postmaster at Ope-
lousas, has resigned, and, on the recom-
mendation of Warmoth, Jules L. Cha
cher6 has been appointed. The number
and size of the tears shed by Judge
been made public.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

If you feel "run down" aud in need
of rest and recreation and desire to
spend a few weeks pleasantly and at
small cost, go to the famous summer
resort and sanitarium at Sour Lake,
Tex. See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
RALLY, DEMOCRATS, RALLY
There will be a grand
DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE
Al
WOODWORTH'S SPRINGS
THURSDAY, August 27, 1891.

All who are willing to work for the Demo
cratic party as such and to stand by its time
-honored principles are cordially invited to at
tend
Bring your wives and your children. Come
rOne and all The usual refreshments will be
;abLndantly served.
Purely Democratic speeches will be made by
eloquent orators, both from here aud else
where. The Committee OF Arrangements will
make up the programme, select speakers and
see that everything is conducted in the proper
way.
The Washington Crona Band will furnish
the music and dancing in the beautiful Iavll
ion on the grounds may be INDUCED i'll by all
so disposed.
BY order of Committee of Arrangements.
ID. l.. TODD, Chairman.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

There is an ugly mudhole in the road
leading to Washington which ought to
be attended to at once. Some bridges
are also in bad condition. This is posi-
lively scandalous. The powers that
be y should remedy all this without de-
lay.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

DR.. V. X. Irion is about to erect q
large and elegant office on the toroeF
of Market and Vine streets with fuLds
.obtained from our local Homestead and
Loan Association. And thus the good
work goes on.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
Hall Chachere Family,

The usual annual celebration of the
Chachere family will take place at Ope-
lousas where mass ariU be said at 7
o'clock a. m. at the Catholic Church.
August 25th, 1891, all members are
hereby notified and requested to be
present, after which there will be the
usual refreshments for ALL
JAMES 0. CHACHERE.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

The house wa rn,isis at the old Camp
bell mansion last f@riday night was par
ticipated in and highly enjoyed by a
very large number of olr young lo'Ns
Of hoth snyas
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

A large number of adolescents of both
sexes spent q delightful evening on
Tuesday last at the spacious and hos
nitabIe residence of Mr.. II. E. Estorge.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Caterpillars are reported in various
sections of the parish. Liberal doses
of Paris green will in large measure
arrest their ravages.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Work on the artesian well has been
sus pended for several days, but will be
resnm, d as sooR as some necessary ap-
pliances a,'a occurred.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

WANTED-Some good live person to
take hold of the DEMOCRAT subscrip-
ton list and work it up. Good pay to
the right man.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Under all circumstances, under all
eUaditions, under all influences, Brady
crotine will promptly cure all head
aches.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Who wants q wind millP How to get
one cheap may be learned on applica-
tion at this Office.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
Advertise in the Democrat.

1ce-c cold beer at Lacombe's grocery at
five cents glass.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

The weather so far this month has
been very warm for August.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
GET a HOME

can now do So and make pay for ITSELF these lands rent
for from 81 to SIS per arpent.
These lands are located about seven miles southeast of
pelousas ON the Ieche Maps of the be seen at
JOS Camys store at Leonve and the Offices of JOS Bloch
A. NJ. ao92.7t
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

You can get glass Of cool beer for 5
rent at Lacombe's grocery.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
SOU R la ( B
SOUR LAKE, Tex, April 20, 1891.

SOUR LAKE, Tex, April 20, 1891.
| 10 Tie Galrcston Ncars:
~, IleaSe say to the public I have recently pur-
GIaSeu SOU LAKE: that the HOTELS and
TOIEl. PARK, the WELLS and BATH
USES, and all the surroundings, have been
t.tn'tIrea, rciitted and, Jou may say, rchabill-
tdtcq; Every provision for Health, Comfort
anu hccfcatIon has been made for its patrons
tins, season The different railroads have is.
sue, round Trip tickets for sixty days. SOUR
by good road and a short drive with hacks
ana carriages awaiting the arrival of each
train. There is a Hotel at the Dcpot I be-
lieve that SOUR LAKE is the best resort in
the world. and truly wonderful for restoration
10 health and for lecuperatiOn and recreation.
Just contemplate NATURES PROVISIONS
where hundreds Of people can SWIM i'll water
charged with IRON, SULPHUR and ACIDS.
penetrating the human system with instanta-
ueouS results. L can say no more, and Ger.
ltlhly no less. Very respectfully.
s s ASHE.
NAV 9 1851.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

These Farms will be sold the following easy terms Ten
per of the purchase price to be paid on the da Of the
publications. ten per cent the M of December next and the
balance in four equal nstamens the first maturing Dec st
1892 second Dec 1st $685. third Dec st 1894 fourth on
Dec ls 1885 with eight per cent yearly interest," payable an
nua from Dec 1891 the day upon which land will be de-
ivered to purchasers.
Those who wish to
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
THE GILLIAN WAR.
1t May Go On for Years II BaImaced
Vessels Are Not On Time.

1t May Go ON for Years If BaImHceda's
Vessels Are Not on Time.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Aug. 10.--An officer
of the United States steamer Pensacola,
which arrived Friday from Chilli, stated
to newspaper correspondent that the
progress made so far by either party in
Chill is small.
The congressional party has plenty of
money, while Balmaceda is flooding the
country with paper money. At Valpa,
raiso the English sovereign is worth $l5
Should Balmaceda's new cruisers arrive
from Europe in good shape to enter en-
gagement the insurgents will he de-
feated, but if anything happens to the
new ships it is impossible to predict the
outcome, and the war may continue for
years. Both parties are well supplied
with arms and ammunition. SO far
only three engagements have been
fought
None of them have been serious, and
the insurgents have been victorious each
time. The insurgent vessels, Esmeralua
and Cochrane, Joined in an expedition
against Coquimbo, and just before the
Pensacola left Iquique it was reported
they had been victorious in the fight. In
regard to the reported sinking of the
Pensacola's launch Captain Kantz said
it was entirely erroneous. The blowing
up of an insurgent launch by torpedo
was probably the foundation of the
story.
Three provinces now recognize the
congressional party. They are Alacama,
Tarapaca and Tacca. The latter pro-
vince, however, is to vote in two years
whether it shall belong to Chill or not.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
THE WHITE HOUSE
Being Overhauled During the
Presidents Absence.
At Least $4,000 to Be Spent
in improvements.

Most Of the Money to he Used in Making
Alterations and Decorating the Public
RoOms-SOme of the Furniture Has
Done Duty for Many Years-WiI Take
Until October to Finish.
WASHINGTON, Aug. lot is estimat.
ed that at least $50, 900 will be expended
in repairs on the White House during
the presidents absence. Colonel Ernst,
commissioner of public buildings and
grounds, under whose direction the
work is being done, submitted his plans
to the president and Mrs. Harrison be,
fore they left Washington, and they ap.
proved them. 1t has been the practice
of some of Mr.. Harrison's predecessors
to turn back into the treasury portions
of the appropriation made by congress
for repairs on the White House, conse
quently many improvements which
might have been made were left undone.
1t may have been prompted by economy,
or it might have been inspired by de-
sire to further the movement to con
struct an entirely new executive man
sion. The Earrisons evidently believe
in making the house as comfortable as
possible, and they have but litttle idea of
turning any of the White House fund
back into the treasury this year.
Heretofore a considerable amount has
been spent i'll making the living part of
the mansion more modern, but under
the present plan of improvement it is in
tended to spend most of the above-men-
toned sum on what are generally re-
garded as public rooms For instance,
several thousand dollars will be expend-
ed to complete the decorations in the
main vestibule, into which all visitors
are ushered when they reach the White
House. Colonel Ernst says it has been
a number of years since any money was
spent on this room, and the furniture in
the east room has almost worn thread
bare. 1t was proposed to place new
mantels in the vestibule to replace the
old white pieces which have done duty
there for over fifty years. Upon investi-
cation it was found that there is not
money enough available for that pur-
pose. The green parlor and the state
dining room are also to be redecorated
and the basement is to receive an entire
ly new concrete and tile flooring. The
improvements are pretty well advanced,
but 1t will probably take until Oct. l to
finish them,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
THE WARNING NOT HEEDEo,
Two White Women and Two Negroes
Whipped by a Mob of Regulators.

Two White Women and Two Negroes
Whipped by a Mob of Regulators.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 10.-News comes
from Wesson, Miss, of the fogging of
two white women by party of white
men ON Wednesday night. The women
came from the north and were known as
Agnes Reardon and Mamie Hospel.
They often Visited camp in the out
skirts of town at which two negroes
were frequent visitors. A notice was
posted on the door of the cabin warning
the four to leave town. They did not
heed the warning.
Wednesday night party of thirty
men went 10 the cabin, knocked down
the door and captured the inmates
They were stripped to the waist and
bound to trees. The men took turns in
fogging the bare backs with black
snake whip, every stroke bringing blood.
The women received from forty five to
TO fifty lashes each and then tainted
from pain.
The men looked at the terrible punish
ment and were given larger dose.
After the women had regained con
sciousness they and the two men were
allowed to return to the cabin and dress.
Then they started north on the railroad.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
FOUR NEGROES SHOT TO DEATH.
Two Were Women-AcItnowledge Burn
ing House.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 10.-Informa
ton comes from Henry county, Ala, of d
quadruple lynching. Friday, July 81,
the residence of w, P. Davis, promi-
nent farmer living near Crosby, was
burned and the family barely escaped
with their lives.
On Sunday Ella Williams, colored.
was arrested. She confessed to the burn
ing, saying that out of revenge she
saturated the house with oil and set fire
to it at night. She implicated Lizzie
Lowe, Willis Lowe and Bill Williams,
all colored.
They were arrested and the officers
started to Abbeville Jail with them.
They never reached Abbeville, for the
officers were surprised by a mob, the
prisoners taken from them and shot to
death. Their bodies were thrown into u
river. Ella Williams body was found
Friday,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
A Ia JESSE JAMES.
A Daring Robber shoots Three People
and RObs Bank.


and RObs Bank.
TOLEDO, Aug. 10.-A Lima special to
The Bee gives the particulars of most
daring robbery that occurred at Colum-
bus Grove at 8 o'clock Saturday morn
ing. Cashier I. j. Maple was Just
opening the Exchange bank when a
stranger entered the door and fired two
shots at the cashier, who fell wounded
in the arm and right side. A farmer
named William Vandebark, who was in
the bank, was shot dead The desperate
then grabbed 81 800 in money from the
counter and left the bank, shouting as
he ran; 'Tm second Jesse James,"
Rushing down the street he eluded his
pursuers and fired bullet into Henry
Buck, by-stander, and made good his
escape, He was short, heavy set man
with black alpaca cap, black sack
coat, blue pants and no vest. Posses
started in pursuit.
The robber entered Crawford's hard
ware store, next to the bank, in the
morning and bought two 32-calibre re-
volvers, telling the proprietor he was
going to paint the town red He turned
on Mr.. Crawford, who saved himself
from being shot by lodging behind
counter.
The robber went into the Exchange
bank next door and, thrusting the re-
volvers in the face of the cashier, de-
manded what money was in the bank.
Cashier Maple, thinking he was town
boy who was playing a joke on him,
answered him in iOking manner
whereupon the stranger fred at the
cashier three times.
He then shot Farmer Vandebark, went
to the door and shot % man riding by.
fired shot into the empty hallway,
fired again at Cashier Maple, took what
money he could reach and left the bank
firing right and left as he ran
Cashier Maple fired at the robber with
the only load in his revolver, but missed
him.
Chief of Police Aplas has organized
posse to hunt the man down, and large
reward has been offered for his capture
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
THE COLOR QUESTION.

louisiana Grand Army Men in Favor Of
surrenderIng the Post Charters.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 10.-The action
Of the Grand Army encampment on the
race question has created considerable
stir among the white members Of the
order here, and although Department
Commander George I. Hedges tele-
graphed from Detroit that the situation
was the same rs last year and that the
encampment decided not to grant two
departments, the general feeling was that
they had come out second best. No
action will he taken until the Louisiana
delegation returns from Detroit, but the
Grand Army men here are strongly In
favor of the four white posts--Joseph A.
Mower No. I, T. o. Howe No. 3, Abra-
ham Lincoln No. 4, and Custer No. o.
giving mp their charters, and say that
the other four white posts in the coun
try will follow their example.
They will then form social organiza-
tions among themselves to which no one
but whites Iaay be elected. IL Is not
likely that lie delegates from Detroit
viii turn then from their purpose, as
they say the immense preponderance of
the negroes Ia the Grand Army In this
department will assure them the com
rlete control of the organization and the
possession of all the offices,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
Dillon VIII Lead the Irish Party.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Mr. Dillon, while
here, conferred increasingly with Par
nellites with the view of ending the
schism in the Irish party. He found
them resolutely opposed to Mr.. Parnell's
retirement as u condition of reunion.
Several intimated their intention 10
withdraw from public life, but during
the tenure of their places in the house of
commons they would adhere TO their old
leader. The meeting of Messrs. Dillon,
O'Brien, Mccarthy and Sexton, to de-
liberate on the future leadership of the
party, resulted in an agreement that
Mr.. Dillon should be formally invested
with the leadership when parliament re-
assemblies. Meanwhile, Mr.. Mccarthy
will be the nominal chief, though Mr..
Dillon will be the virtual leader. This
arrangement settles rumors ascribing to
Mr. Sexton an intention to contest the
presidency of the party.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10

The New Communicating Chief.
were wrathy because Canadians made
30 much of what they termed id
Americanism," and requested that he in
struct the authorities at Windsor to re-
move flags, decorations, etc, This order
was telegraphed to Windsor and the aid
of Essex County Fusileers had to be
called upon. When Windsor Americans
saw that the law was imperative and
they must obey flags were removed, but
not until several squabbles in which
stones, ETC.. were hurled
National Council of Administration.
The following national council of ad-
ministration of the Grand Army of the
Republic has been elected;
AIabama--A. w. Folgyham.
Arizona William Christy
Arkansas Isaac c. Parker,
California-Magnus TAFT.
Colorado and Wyoming - John b.
Cooke.
Connecticut-John G. Clark.
Delaware William J. Blackburn.
Florida--J. ID. Hazard
Georgia-Alfred Guiton.
Idaho--George L. Shoup.
lIl1nOlB-l1, -. D6lUTlCn.
Indiana Charles r.. Meyerhoff.
Iowa-L. B. Raymond.
Kansas. d. Barber.
Kentucky. II. Browning
Louisiana and Mississippi-Charles e.
Lincoln,
Maine Washington Gushing.
Maryland Alfred s. Cooper.
Massachusetts William II. Olin.
Michigan--B. F. Graves.
Missouri. B. Miner.
Montana-P Patrick II. Fisk.
Nebraska John II. Erhardt.
New Hampshire Benjamin f. Clark.
New Jersey-M. X. Kinsey.
New Mexico Philip Mothersil
New York;. f. Kniff
North Dakota-W. III. Winchester.
Ohio-E s. Grant.
Oklahoma-C. d. Meanger.
Oregon-D. b. Tuttle.
Pennsylvania-Will McClelland.
Potomac-A. @. Huntoon.
Rhode Isisnd-Henry G. Luther.
South Dakota-E. w. Caldwell.
Tennessee J. Smith.
Texas-Dr d. G. Stoddard.
Utah-C. o. Fairworth.
Vermont-D. J. Stafford.
Virginia--W. II. Aspenwall.
Washington and Alaska Frank G.
Lendennin.
West Virginia--C. w. Hart.
wisconsin,. A, Shores
Indian Territory y-Robert w. Hill.
woman's Relief Corps Election.
The Woman's Relief Corps convention
was Friday morning occupied with COM
mitteo reports. Officers were elected in
the afternoon as follows.
National president Mrs. Sue A. San
ders, of Delaware Ills.
Senior vice president - Margaret 8.
of Sabetha, Kan.
Junior vice president = Mary Lyle
of Covington, Ky.
Treasurer A. Cheney, Of De-
troit.
Chaplain - Miss Clara Barton, of
Washington.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
DROUTH IN MEXICO.
Crops Amount to Nothing and Much Suf-
fering VIII Result.

HAVANA, Tex, Aug. 1O.-Those who
have lived twenty-five years on the Rio
Grande have never seen so much misery
among the Mexican population as this
year. The staple crop of the Rio
Grande valley is corn and the Mexican
frijole, but the drouth has been so ter
rible for the last eighteen months that
scarcely anything has been raised and
stock has died by thousands Many
men, who two years ago were consid-
cred well off, have nothing but their
land. Hundreds of the laboring men
have left the frontier and are finding
work north Of the Nueces river. If the
drouth continues until the cold northers
come on there will be but little cattle
to live through the winter, and many
families will suffer for the necessaries
of life. The drouth is confined to a few
counties in Texas, but extends further
into Mexico,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10
ORDERED DOWN.
The Decorations of Americans
at Windsor, Can.
Troops Called Out to Enforce
the Command.

The Presence OF the Stars and stripes Too
Much for the Windsor Loyalists-Per-
sonnel of the National Grand Army
Council of Administration Woman's
Relief Corps Election.
DETROIT, Aug. 10.-Great excitement
prevailed in Windsor, Cam, Friday
evening. Citizens who have leaning
toward American principles and govern
ment decorated their places Of business
in hol n of the Grand Army celebration in
this city, Minister of Militia Caron was
teleglaphed by Windsor loyalists who
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-10

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 1O.-Another Louis
vile bank closed its doors Saturday - the
Masonic Savings. Like the Falls City
bank, which failed last month, the clear.
ing house has been tiding it over for sew
eral months, but withdrew its props a
week or two ago. 1t is the oldest savings
institution in Louisville, being chartered
in 1864. Liabilities as yet are unknown
except that it owes the clearing house
$132, 500. They will probably aggregate
$75O,OO0. Its capital stock is $3.50, OU0.
The savings depositors will be doubtless
paid in full.