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St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

The Shreveport Caucasian asks: " Is
Louisiana pauper?" 1t might as
Just as well ask "Was your grand
mother monkey 2" Both are irrele-
want to any question now before the
people of Louisiana. The State OF
Louisiana is not pauper. 1t is one OF
the most fertile States in the Union,
with the grandest possibilities of de-
velOpment in the future, and her peo-
pie are as prosperous as their industry
aud the circumstances of the situation
make possible. The State is not a
pauper, by any means, but it has bur
dens which other States do not bear
and it is not yet fully adjusted to the
new conditions which resulted from the
wreck Of war. 1t has system OF le-
wees and drainage to maintain that
will require resources far beyond its re-
gular revenues, now and in the future,
and a widely scattered population to
educate, already illiterate aud growing
more so every year. The income of
the State is inadequate to even its most
pressing needs, and it is out of the
question to impose a heavier burden of
taxation on the people than they now
bear in many localities. Take Plaque
mines parish, for example, the only one
now at hand for reference. 1t has a
purely alluvial area, but bears no I'M
usual burden for lands Of that charac-
ter. In the tax sales published in the
Protector we find that farm valued
at $1,000 pays taxes as follows: State,
So; levee tax. $40; parish, $6.2S a to-
tai of $22.2S, or q cents. Is the holder
of that land pauper? Perhaps not,
but be is in fair way for pauperiza-
ton if taxes are still further accumu-
lated. and he will be very much re-
lieved if the burden is even partially
lifted from him, as may he done with
revenues that are now available by
mere acceptance of a proposition.-Ba-
ton Rouge Advocate.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
The Three Lottery Evils.
Baton Rouge Advocate.

Baton Rouge Advocate.
The anti-lottery newspapers have OPP
posed the recharteI of the lottery on
three principal grounds. First, because
it is vice second, because it is mon
opoly, aud third, because it interferes in
politics. They have almost been driven
from the first ground by the fact that
other vices, much more hurtful to sOcle-
ty, are licensed by the State and Fed
eral governments for u comparatively
small revenue and without any great
restrictions as to the scope OF their
| injury in any direction. This consider
alton has at least disarmed that violent
opposition which at first took almost
the form of fanaticism in some minds,
and has called halt that is very hope
full for calmer consideration and more
moderate methods Of dealing with the
question. AS for the monopolistlc feat
ure, it may be said that a vice should
always be brought under the best sub
lection, with two objects in view first,
to keep it in the best shape to do the
| least injury to society, and second, to
make it pay the highest possible reve-
nue. to society for the privilege OF pro-
lection and existence. 1t the lottery
proposition, as it is about to be submit
ted to the voters of Louisiana, is III this
shape, as practical proposition, which
we believe it to be the case, there is no
wisdom in quibblins over features that
are merely Theoretically wrong, judged
by rules that apply only to Legitimate
lines OF business. The government of
Great Britain, for example, though
favoring free trade in the fullest sense,
monopolizes absolutely the sale Of to-
bacco in the realm, with good results to
society and to the State. The kingdom
of Sweden, though broad and liberal in
granting liberty to the people, found 1t
necessary not many years ago to put the
liquor traffic under governmental ban
and it is now practically a monopoly in
the hands of those who control it under
legal restrictions that reduce its evils to
the minimum and raise its tribute OF
taxation to the maximum. The change
has been so beneficial that the vice OF
drunkenness, once so prevalent, is now
almost unknown in Sweden, and all the
worst features of the liquor traffic have
been eliminated. 1t is the part of states
manship to deal with questions as they
are practically presented, and not from
the high technical standpoint OF pure
morality that takes no consideration of
human nature. We propose to consider
this feature Of the subject further in the
future, and also to discuss the evils OF
the lottery in its alleged interference in
politics. 1t is not expected to show that
the lottery has a divine mission" but
we may show that the evils will be more
than compensated for by the immense
revenue which will be paid for its ex-
istenCe
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
Let Us Hear from YOU.

II you have a bit of news, don't be afraid to
send it to this newspaper. II friends from a
distance are in town, let us know it. Ifyou are
about to make improvements of any Kind, let
US hear about it. III a former resident writes to
you any news about himself, not of private
nature, it will also interest many others If made
known through these columns. II you have a
opportunity to benefit the people or town, we
will give you space to make it known.
But don't send any item to which you would
be ashamed to sign your name. Don't try to
mix us UP in any of your auarrels Don't send
us family affairs OF troubles which should not
concern outsiders. And don't get angry when
we eondense your items, or leave some of thsm
ont entirely. If we were te publish everything
which reaches us, we would soon appear in
court as defendants in q libel suit, SO you must
letius use our discretion as to what is avail
able and what is not.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
Vile Plate.


fhe long dry spell was broken last Sunday
hy a good rain, which was very much needed
The Vile Plate Excelsior Base BAH GIMP nc,
friendly game at Vile Plate on Sunday last a
large number of people were in attendance
from Plaisance, Bayou Chcot, and Chatalgnier
The game was very exciting as good playing
was done by both Clubs. Dr. j. A. Haas OF the
Excelsior team made one home run.
Willie Robert, George Derbes and DR.. W. IL
Ray deserve credit for their good playing ana
TnH lively interest which they took in the game
A. NJ Lafleur of the Excelsior was the cham
pion base runner making nine scores, and be
ing put out only once during the game.
Your correspondent was informed by Mr. L.
T. Dossman President of the Excelsior thai
another game will be played in the near future
the game to take place at Plaisance.
~ CAD!AN.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
Would Not Take SIS, 900 and be with
out nHed-Ake."

The Rev. John T. MeBryde, Pastor Of the
Gentlemen: have relieved several Of my
acquaintance at Dallas, Sherman and Marshall
OF severe headaches and neuralgia without a
single failure to do so inside of thirty-tive min
utes. would not take five thousand dollars a
year and live without Preston's "Hed-Ake," or
It's equal, which have yet to find. My prayer
is that the world may know of your most won
derful discovery, for can call it by no other
name. JOHN T. MCBRYDE.
For sale by all druggists. Fifty cents a bot
tie.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, u. S.
WAsHIsGToN, D. c., Jan. IL, $780,
The Preston Chemical Co., GGlcesto7,, Teras:
1t affords me pleasure to add my testimony
to that OF hundreds who have experienced re-
lief by the use of yonr wonderful "Hed-Ake."
Your obed't sery't,
W. FL. GRAIN.
Preston's "Hed-Ake" cures any kind of head
ache in fifteen minutes.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

NOTICING are prepared to print
briefs eheapiy and accurately. Give
us call. Satisfaction guaranteed,
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
4 LIFE SAVED !
READ THE TWO STATEMENTS.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE !

New Orleans, La, Nov. %, 1890.
Last April [ was attacked with Chagres Fever
in Spanish Honduras and was given up to die
by two physicians. During that spell and since
have used pound of qunine and quantities
of other medicines without any benefit From
three to four days out of every week I have
been down and have suffered untold agonies.
Between these spells I could scarcely walk
more than two blocks at time. did not ex-
pect to live through the coming winter. Ten
days ago commenced using Dr.. Kings Royal
Germetuer. I have had no fever since. All
the symptoms have entirely disappeared.
ing strength very fast. Can walk miles at a
time. My sudden and rapid Improvement is
simply wonderful. Gerinetuer has been God
send to me. | can not say too much i'll its
praise. Any who wish to do SO may call on
me- DANIEL PAPPON.
4Sl Jersey Street.
New Orleans, June /, 1891.
My Improvement continued, and soon after
writing the above statement was able to go to
work and have been working ever since. My
health is now perfect. I never felt better in
my life DANIEL PAPPON.
Chagres Fever is known to be not only most
dangerous form of sickness, but also very diff
cult to cure. Germetuer has been tried on
number of cases. In every known instance it
has cured quickly and completely. 1t has
eimilar record as a remedy for Swamp Fever
and Maarial troubles of all kinds. Properly
used. 1t is the quickest and most unfailng rem
edy for Fevers of all kinds, Dyspepsia, Debility,
rheumatism, Catarrh, DiarrhGa. Dysentery
and all diseases of the Blood and Skin.
For sale by druggists and country merchants,
and at the Germetuer office, 202 Canal street,
New Orleans. For full information, circulars,
ETC., call on or address Kit Williams, Agent,
202 Cana st. Price: 81 per bottle ; six bot
ties for So.
Ffnlay & Brunswig, I. L. Lyons Il Co., E. j.
Hart u Co., Wholesale Agents. New Orleans.
APP to NH nrm
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

~ The St. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association has opened series II
Call and take stock.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

Have you paid your subscription for
the st. Landry Democrat
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

Get your job printing done at this
Office.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

,Ie.Ig4x4=s Proceedings of political meet.
EssMss% ings, obituary notices., cards OF
t.gsT thanks, ETC., will be published as
advertisements and must be paid for. Parties
interested will please bear this in mind.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

The DEMOCRAT six months 81.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

Buy Your Fruit Jars
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

SUMMER GOODS,
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
Get our prices for job work.

Preston's "Hed-Ake" cures any kind of
ache in fifteen minutes.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
r.. DIETLElN,
AROUND THE EMPIRE PARISH.

Corner North and Union Streets, Opelousas.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13

Pint Jars ST. 90 per doz.
Quart Jars, I 20 "
gal. Jars, I SO
Also full line of
ICE CREAM FREEZERS,
WATER COOLERS,
FLY TRAPS,
GARDEN SPRINKLERS,
FRUIT JAR RUBBERS,
PRESERVING KETTLES
And tic finest assortment OF
O. A s s w a r Z
in town.
G. DIETLElN,
x.iL,,,S
St. Landry democrat., 1891-06-13
Rai:-Bisht of, in Gases Not Capital.

CREOLE PELICAN.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

visible to all eyes. The evils always
but it is only the late years
they have reached any sensibility re-
garding the vices and exploits OF men.
The Prince of Wales is perfect gem
tleman when compared with nearly all
his ancestors, and with the favored
classes of all past times. Yet the time
has come when no class of men in high
places can be unmindful of the rumb
ling discomfort of the great army OF
toilers about them.
England is not like Russia, nor il
France like England, yet even tn,
stolid Briton has limit to his patience
When his aristocracy becomes a crea
tor of vice, it is doomed-doomed a
surely as was the rule of tyrants i
France when the nation discovered it
independence of them.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12
CHATAUQUAN
success.

One of the features Of the age is
that of the immense summer educa-
tional Institutions, where people ex-
change ideas, listen to the best lectur-
ers, soak their heads and feet in salt
water and sleep of their dull care.
Glen Echo Chatauqua Washington,
d. c., is distancing even its parent in
New York with respect to its program
and other attractions.
One of these assemblies at Council
Bluffs last year spent $4,000 in build
ings and made prodigous success.
The Puget Sound Chatauqua, the
oldest west OF the mountains north OF
Monterey, opens its seventh annual
session next Wednesday for four
weeks session. This year the gates
are thrown wide open to all visitors
and no charges made. Lectures and
entertainments will be given daily,
and boats will run from Tacoma and
Seattle daily. The grounds are mid
way between these towns and but a
mile and half of the regular line.
Rev. Pierce, pastor OF the Fairhaven
Baptist church, leaves early in the
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

(meaning no insult to the sneaking prai-
RE wolf, but would dodge like duck
IN a hail-storm, should he be placed
where there were orders to stone those
of them who had sinned more than
the worst of these poor Magdalens,
whom they consider it virtue to
maltreat.
1t is part and parcel of the puritan
ical fanaticism that burned witches at
Salem and committed the most hide
Gus crimes known to the decalogue in
the name Of religion.
Instead of being weekly facetious
about it, every man in the neighbor-
hood Of such a horde Of towards, who
drives pencil should do all that in
his hand and heart and pencil lay to
incite against such a gang OF la"
breakers and savage poltroons, das
tards and cravens, such storm OF in
dignation as would Danish them to un
known places in the deserts of thu
: earth.
: There is law to punish the unfor
: tunate wretches whom they wa
t against, but unfortunately there
n not one sufficiently fierce to properl
: and amply punish the brutes who
IS with mock morality, frequently brea
out sporadically, pretending to pre-
g serve public probity and eradicat
n salacousness, by brutally and wlthou
n legal authority, abusing the unfortl
It nate who has the disease of drunken
It ness, or the more unfortunate, col
4 corning whom the Master gently an
IS tenderly said: $50 and sin no more.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12
KNIGHTS OF THE SWITCH"

In some Of the states OF the Missis-
sippi valley there has been for several
years an organization known as White
Caps" and later another of SINH
lar character obtained considerable
growth, and has recently been perpe-
trating its outrages under the name
OF Knights Of the Switch" Concern
ing the dastardly performances Of
these the HERALD has observed that
some CHASTITY attempts at Righteousness
have been made by the press of the
localities in which the thing exists.
1t seems that these pitiful and pitt
less brutes, who would be more properly
termed "A clique Of cowards," GO
forth in the night, on the pretense OF
conserving public morals, and take
abandoned women out and lash their
backs with whips and switches. And
they dare assume the chivalrous title
OF knights"
As sort Of half way punishment
for such brutes they should be dashed
with the Russian knout in such way
that the hardest punishment Of the
kind ever given to Siberian exile
would be considered Glove licks'
in comparison, and there is not
brave man throughout the
whole country who would not take a
delight In telling field full Of such
wolves that they are beyond the power
OF vituperation in words. Beyond
peradventure not one OF these coyotes
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

With all his infidelity, agnOsticism,
free-thought, or whatever it may be
called Colonel Bob IngersOll always
sees this neither world on the bright
side and from sunny standpoint, and
lately in an article in the North Amer
can Review he has published a bril-
liant article, exhibiting this fact, in
reply to one by Colonel Rush G. Haw-
kins, who wrote of the Brutality and
Avarice Triumphant among the peo-
pie of the United States. Colonel In
gersoll says: "There is in our country
no real foundation for these wide and
sweeping ISLANDERS. This, in my judg-
ment, is the best government, the
best country in the world. Here In
America is finer sense Of what is due
from man to man than you will find il
other lands. We do not criDge tt
those whom chance has crowned, W.
stand erect. The highest test of civ
ilization is the treatment Of womel
and children. BY this standard on
country stands first among nations
No American should ever write a lin
that can be sneeringly quoted by al
enemy of the great Republic"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

The militiamen who are doing duty
"on the field at the King county coal
mines are not suffering from the
ravages and trials of war at the front.
On the contrary they are having good
times dancing with the miners, their
wives and daughters, giving program
entertainments" in which they recite,
declaim, sing and otherwise exhibit
their accomplishments that befit him
who "capers in a lady's chamber to
the lascivious pleasing of Lutte" But
they are suffering from a fire in the
rear that keeps them distressed and
uneasy. The pay of a soldier of the
militia is a fleeting thing and doesn''
last long. The sordd employers o.
the soldiers in grOcery-stores, DIR!
goods shops and the like want thei
soldiers back and threaten to fill thei
places if they don't come. Thus tn
life of the militiaman is not a happ
/ ono
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

The Baptist university of Seattle is
considering the question Of moving to
a larger bonus. 1t now has $50 acres
of land, worth at least $4,000, and
about $40, 900 of other pledges, but is
looking for larger things. The Kirk
land people are straining every nerve
to hold it for their promising section,
and the proximity of the property of
j. ID. Rockefeller and Charles l.. Colby,
both great Baptist givers, strengthens
their courage. The question will be
decided Tuesday next.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12
ST. JAMES PARISH HOUSE

The building known as the "West-
minister" has changed its name. AT a
meeting of the officers of st. James
Episcopal church last Tuesday even
ing, a lease was accepted and reso-
luton passed that the building should
be known as "St. James Parish
House." A committee was also APP
pointed in full charge of the house,
consisting of the rector of the parish
and Messrs. j. Mel. Harvey, II. l.
Dickinson and b. b. Seymour. This
committee held a long consultation
last evening, and considered carefully
the details of the enterprise.
The scheme of this Parish House is
very comprehensive, and is going to
meet a great need in this city. While
the Episcopal church stands back of
it, every feature Of the plan is OF a
general character and for the general
good, and the support it asks for is 10
no sense a contribution to that par
ticular congregation. Rev. Mr..
Applegate had been in this city only a
few weeks when he expressed the wish
that he might have in the heart OF
this city center for every eleyating
and beneficent work. While it
seemed impossible for time to I'M
dertaee such an enterprise, at last 1T
is a reality. Mr.. Applegate said: 81
want place where men can gather
and spend their leisure hours and
enjoy all lawful amusement, separated
from its temptation to sin. | want a
pleasant, cheerful place for
those who have no homes, where every
surrounding is elevating. | want
headquarters where every deserving
person can come who needs work, with
the hope that we can find it for him
il it is to be found. / want everyon,
in this city who needs friend to fee
that warm hand is extended" Ant
the committee have arranged for
splendid reading room, handsomel
fitted up, for an amusement room TO
sundry games, for smoking ROOF
and cigar stand, and for well ful
nished gymnasium, with bath room
attached. The rector's Office is also
be on the second floor, where he ca
T be found at a given time each day
, converse with all who call. Beside
this, a nucleus for a public libral
0 will doubtless be started here, al
: a music association and an art associ
: tion for local talent. The Ladi
/. Guild of the parish will also have the
e parlors in the building, in which tn
d will carry on their good works.
{ The building contains number
4 rooms on the second floor which a
Y for rent for offices, studios or hous
d keeping, the receipts from which W
d assist in the support Of the enterpris
[ 1t is the purpose of the commit
J. to make all the privileges of the bull
:. ing except the gymnasium free, If {
!. contributions of our citizens a
d sufficiently generous. And they a
a for contributions to enable them
+ develop this enterprise along the
many lines which must be of unto
benefit to our city.
We bespeak for this enterprise t
support it deserves. AS its plans
:, velop we expect that our citizens e
orally will cordially approve its coul
and bestow upon its founders the s
. utation: 'Well done; we wish y
success"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

Senator Carlisle takes this method
of declaring against Cleveland: THE
New York delegation will, of course,
be very potent in the convention, and
if it comes instructed for man, the
delegates from other states will either
take him or go outside Of the state for
candidate" AS no one thinks the
fat pretender can get the New York
delegation, the delightful sang froid
Of Mr.. Carlisle will be appreciated.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

thing you do, however trlhlng' tenn 10
this desirable end ,-. I, ,o, oro
winner, deny it entirely, or fix the ilgure
as low as posslble; If you are loser, de-
ciare that YOU have lost twice as much as
vnm really have. This rule is never de-
1norted from. The money lost at game
Of poker always foots up four times as
"' Tha foregoing Is printed from what
is said to be the only copy OF
10 rmIes In existence. 1t was found
in ino the he papers of an old member
nf tho Union League club the other day,
and All the memories of President Arthur's
cordial good humor and gentle kindness
and pleasing wit brought the moisture 10
his eyes.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

The Spokane Review occasionally
slips on shoe that wasn't intended
for it. But whenever it finds one
from this shop that fits it may gobble
it if it chooses. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that the Review will not
blame us il afterward the shoe pinches
bunion or painfully squeezes an in
grown nail.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

The New York World is the first to
change its tone. 1t says the tariff on
tin plate is too high and ought to be
reduced, because it fosters monopoly
in this country. 1t is plain to see that
these papers are actuated solely by a
desire to help British manufacturers.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

An exchange has an article headed
"Dlscovery and Disappearance of a
Woman Who Knew Something" The
fact that most women know some
thing, and generally good deal more
than the average man, makes the
heading somewhat striking.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

Oregon has found cave that rivals
the famous wonder Of Kentucky.
Now. that would be a good opening for
the legislators Of the Webfoot state
who defeated the appropriation for an
exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

A couple of New Orleans editors
fought duel few days ago, but as
they fought French fashion with
rapiers, the public will be disguised by
the outcome as neither of them were
Eilla1
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

week to attend these exercises and ex-
poets to find Rev. ii. l.. Bates, one of
the founders Of the assembly, on the
grounds at the opening.
Persons desiring a quiet camping
ground, enlivened by wit and song,
will find there popular retreat.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-12

The lying which has been done this
season about fish, snakes and one thing
or another in the newspapers, is evil
dence that steady practice is being
done to get the psychological muscles