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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08
AMusEMEN1a

Tomorrow evening Robert Downing
will begin his engagement in Grand
Rapids with presentation of shakes-
peare's ~ ulius Caesar" one Of the best
historical aud eloquent plays which We
have from the great bard. Saturday
afternoon Mr.. Downing will appear in
"The French Marrisge" and Rather
ine and Pertruchio." Saturday even
ing The Gladiator"
WI Fleming and company will give
matinee performance Of "Custer" at
gedmond's today.
Inquiries have been scattered all over
Grand Rapids regarding acquaintain-
ship with ''Ois Oleson." Every stranger
aud resident Will have chance 10 meet
the Swedish gentleman at Redmond's
opera house next week. seats 20 on
sase today.
W. III. Powers ivy Lear . story OF
IRISH hfe popularity known IN Grand
Rapids will BE given at Powers next
Tucstsx evening.
"Roger La Hont' vas repeated before
lignt house At Powers last night.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

Treland's greatest and best friend IL
dead. Charles Stewart parnell sleeps
with the fathers. The summons came
with ths suddenness OF lightning
fash snd all shs weird stands startled
IN the face of the fact that his useful-
ness 10 at IN end. Few men are born
Who possess the ierily elements Of
leadership. PsrnslI was ons OF them.
He vas Q master ef the arr and science
Of controlling h,s fellows. In this re-
spect De stands conspicuous smoog the
champions OF history. II was b ham
ssiiisent grasp Of political en-
pe<sienrs that the irish pee
pie eve the rernssnenes ans!
continuity Of their efforts 70 scenre
feccxnatoa and . hearing. He wss
.esyss sbashsd - ~ prsosnss 81 osss-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

PREsspKxr wEsros of the Worlds
Fair commission 10 very active in ar
ranging all the details to "a extensive
aud successful exhibit OF Miehigan's
maschless agricultural, mining and
manufacturing products. He has
inst announced LIST of committeeman
fer the respective departments of the
state exhibit, which embraces the
names Of the most conspicuous gsnsle-
man of the state, engaged in the bua.
ness or profession 10 Which the respec-
tive committees will direct their stten-
ton. Like everything else that Mr..
Weston undertakes TO DO, the fair busi-
ness is receiving his energetic. enthusi-
Assic sud undivided attention. In the
language Of tie poet. so to speak, Mr.
Weston, els cerksrf"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

health. whea this life foree IS at iow see'
whsa By ossT-wosk. strsia. malaria. 0isssPA
tion or other cause. We have weakened ana
exhausted our nersepower. We are ~eA&. urea.
nervous. sleepless. wake mornings sahahstea.
without spretig<. bowels cosrise. kidneys our
Of order. Nervous debility and exhaustion Is
amply Q condition Of low arrye-fsEee-a re-
taxed and en-rvated state. La other words.
tue pressure OF stsam-nerve-foree-hss run
low In our bodies and IL Is necessary 10 take
DR.. Greenes Neryura. the great Nerve. Brain
ana Blcod lnvigorator.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

THE census returns for 1890 show the
otal property of the United States TO
- Sc, $40 200. 600. That makes the
wealth Of the country average per
head to the people $1,000. In 1890 the
wealth was ss7o per capita, 81 that our
riches have increased faster than the
population, even counting the enor-
mons immigration Of poor foreigners
into the country. We have individual
W., or somebody else has for us. there
fore, $50 more than we each had in
1880, and yet free coinage advocates
want an avalanche of silver dollars
forced into the msws OF these some
bodies who now own thc great volume
OF our money.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

TIE conference OF Unitarian and
other liberal thinking religionists to be
held In thIs city Oct 20-22 will be at
tended by number of notable speak
srs who will contribute much to the
benefit and instruction OF the visitors.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

WHuE the public spirited and noble
citizens Of Chicago are rendering just
tribute Of respect to the memory OF the
Immortal Grant by dedicsting beauti-
full memorial-the narrow, sordid, sell
fish, stingy mlsers of New. York should
hang their ungrateful heads in shame.
bseauss OF their neglect in allowing the
lime 10 speed away without redeeming
tngsrpfomises TO erect above the dead
hsro's ashes . fitting memorial to his
greatness.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08
TUE meres. acclden. Of circumstance

The merest accident of circumstance
sometimes brings . great truth to light.
This fact is brought to mind very forcl-
bly, BY the sight Of the huge stone cap
stone over tho entrance to the new
police headquarters. The stone was
not large enough to contain the entire
inscription. but the man of letters cut
- much as he could OF il so that 1t now
reads lice Headquarters" The neces-
sary "Po'' will be added later, but no
doubt the inscription as 1t now stands
would be as truthful as the completed
one after the place has been in use for
year or two and has gwen shelter to
IN unendirg succession Of entomology
cal tramps-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

TuE hegirA for the West Michigan
fair grounds viii begin At 0 O'Clock this
evening. IL is probable that the grand
stand will be flied long before O'Clock.
"A the concert man in the circus would
say: "secure your places early and
avoid the crush.p
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

SENATOR SrocKBRIDoE introduces the
name Of Moses Taggart as an available
one for use in the Republican Congres-
slonal convention. Mr.. Taggart pos
sesses rare qualifications for the high
Office nd bis selection to be the nominee
Of the party would DO received with
entire satisfaction.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08
. PRESSURE GUAGE
esfsaas Ought TO Understand h.


A gauge registers
the pressure Al ea
CINE reqgirins pres
sure Of ise vii aot
work al pressure VI
A.. SO vita the aansa
b ~ aud the Esres
w liese. nese. wcFks
bFuerse-lores- When
tie neFye-iorce ara
p3xsr are a. fun pres
sere We eajoy good
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

A NEg Yoag firui u manufacturing
seif-winding clocks The salvation OF
the innocent owners OF Waterbury
watches is thus foreshadowed.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

PEoPLx Will be wise to lock and bar
windows before going to the races to-
day. Such attractions act as magnet
for crooks and they will DO here in
sHarms.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

Tun weather bureau announces fnat
The day will be fair IN Western Michi-
ran. light ram 10 the east.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08
psFUsIxcAS CONGRESSIONAL cox
vEA1Ios.

a Efp41lic1n Con gre ssioHAl Convention OF
Ne rita Congressional Disfriet Of Michigan.
el<y 81 Grand E1plds. Nie6' Ga asnday. De-
f@osx = t1sl. Al II sfetoek a. ns.. tor the puf-
1oo1 81 1o11lRatiaz . eaadlaale Tor Represent
htfve IA Congress 20 fil tbs vacancy es1sed %
ne de1In 81 Hon. Aslboafle H. f0ea.aad foF
tAe transaction al such ether business "a mar
n<oS<fiy be considered.
According 10 . ral1 heretofore adopted the
several counties OF the district viii De enfltlrd
- tke <a1ie l4nlber Of delegates a. Ia The last
Republican ntzLe Convention. VIZ:
<ifexaa-.-- ......... "a Ionia.--------------. 10
ksnt--..----.-----.-.. AZ ottawa -
~ order Of the Elfth District Republican
Congressional tomntrtee-
NM NJ kozIxsos. Chairman.
DHicHf Goss. Secretary.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

THEzE are thousands In 1.-THE poo
box
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

Nelson and Allerton; which will win
Consult James Lawrence, the boy med
ium, "a Monroe-st. He will tell you to
a.certainty.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

cHrcseo. Oct THE grand lodge ii
The Alasenic order in Illinois elected
officers Tuesday afternoon WITH The
following result.
6zsna aasfer. Ncarce G. crswsort - ysnse.
esro. eeFaty xrsss msster. Leroy y o.
aart - &caaf csymsi. >>aios ersrd ~sr<1ea
cwen Serti. - Biscrainsss.: iantes gard
wsrltea Eswari 0ock. q c1tes~ss sraaA
srsasere- wfey ~ EssA q chseeGc. Grss1
8eefefsry I>nTai 4. Mnnn. - rr>epcx4
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

AsufAsn. NJ, Oct IA eollis{on
% the Norfolk 4 Western road. miles
es&s 81 ksnovs. hiiisd Hirsm Lavsii
sAa ~ssasss svs stesss s.s fsie!y:
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-08

To restore strength. II Is the best tonic and
invigorator ever discovered. Purely vegetable.
harmless Sold by Gil druggists. SLIGO.
Il was completely broken down in health.
with extreme exhaustion and could not rest
day or night. had to give up work. I tried
DR.. Gresns's Nervura and am now well.
have gained q pounds In weight and work
every day.
w. c. MILES.
40 Blue Hlll-ave.. Boston. Mass"
N r ~ DR.. Greene. the successful spec
A'' ~ ialist In curing all forms OF nervous
and chronic diseases. IS W. 18th Street. New
York. can be consulted free. personally. or by
letter. Call or write him about your case. or
send for symptom blank to Ill out. and let
ter fully explaining your disease. giving ad
vice. etc. will be retur ned free.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
4 JUDGMENT
ed
JEAN BAPTISTE COMEAU ETALS, vs.. AYE
LIE COMEAU, WIFE OF ONE
ZINE CARRIERE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDR,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

This Is all action brought by Jean Bapt1st
Comeau, brother, and Charles D. Ansem, ,
son OF the defendant, Mrs Onezlme Carriere
averrlng that she is, and has been for a number
| OF years. hopelessy insane, and praying nmon.
other things that she be declared insane aud IN
terdlcted, and declared inc apabe of taking care
said person and property under proper guard
lanshlp. On the prayer Of plaintiffs, the Court
appointed {. ID. Anselm, her sou, as adminiS1r a
lof pro fem. Inc ease came up on trial on its
merits on the Issue of her insanity, and for her
lntefdictiun. On this Trial Mrs. Carriere the
defendant, was aided by F. B. Dubuisson Esq.
appointed by the Court to assist her. There
was ample evidence aIduced on the trial nrnv-
ing the insanity OF def, ndant, and her total in
capacity of managing her affairs and caring for
her person. The curt is also Of the opinion
that the mental condition Of the defendant is
permanent
-, 1t is therefore ordered, adjudSet and dccreed
that Azelie Comeau, wife Of Onezime Carrlere.
be and she Is hereby declared person of I'M
hereby declared to be incapable Of taking care
OF her person or managing her estate; and she
Is hereby declared interdicted and incapable of
entering into any contract whatsoever.
1t is further ordered. adudged and decreed
that all the costs and fees OF these proceedings
be pad out of the estate OF Aztlie CnmeaI, wife
or or Onezlme Carriere. including the fee of E. B.
DubuissOn, Ed, the attorney appointed TO re-
present her. which fee is hereby fixed at the
sum Of twenty-five dollars by the Court.
1t IS deer ed that Onezlme Carricre, the lus-
band shall be permitted to visit his wife at rea-
sonahle times and under reasonable circum-
stances.
Done. read and signed at Opclousas, L.. this
goth day OF October, 1891.
lsigned] T.. T. LEWIS.
Judge 18th Jud. Dist of La.
h lsi tFne lopv. H E. E'roRer' Dep'y Clerk.
Witness my hand officially and seal Of office
at Opslousas L., this Goth day Of October, 1881
ozA-o6 l.. L. LoCA1LLIER, Dry elk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
Bayou Chicot.

oCtbbtf u, 1871.
During Tie week tho weather has been bright
clear and cool, aud farmers have made good
use of same. Corn III our Immediate vicinity
has almost proved a failure and the cotton crop
WILL fall short at least one third of last season
but with bright prospects ahead of living in
Evangelino" in the near future, We may at
least hope for better times ahead
j. III. Cole, EST, of Beaver Greek, has inst
returned from an extended trip among friends
and relatives in Rapides and Calcasiau par
ishes. On hls trip he visited tn" Spring Creek
camp meeting and the West Cacasien Baptist
Association. Dame Ruulor has it hat he Will
soon lead to the altar one OF Calcasou $ fairest
daughters
DR.. ". D. Haas and lady are spending a few
days in town az the guests of Capt Sam Haas.
Public school will be opened here on the 26th
inst, with Miss Evie Griffith an teacher
1t seems that our communication Of two or
three weeks ago has had but little effect upon
candidates as mp to date none have announced
themselves. Wonder if the different Offices ara
to go begging sure enough.
Henry L. Erich, Esq, and his brother,
Nathan, of Vile Plate, paid our sister town of
Vile Plato visit last Sunday and report lav-
ing spent pleasant day.
On Sunday. Nov. Sth, weather permitting
the boys of Chcot will visit Vile Plate and
have q game Of base ball with the Willie Plate
Excelsiors. The game will take place at Vile
Plate and an entrance fee of 25 cents will be
charged. the entire receipts to 60 towards help
ing to build tho Evangelino Academy Of Willie
Plate. Refreshments Of all kinds will be served
on the grounds and n grand ball will be given
at night at the Social Hall. AS this will no
doubt be the last game OF bali of the season. |
we hope our squirting friends and all interested |
in education will turn out and help us make |
the day q gala one. Come, boys, and bring
your sweethearts, mothers and sisters along |
We will interest you all and promise you fine
evening OF sport
Farmers are too busy at present gathering
crops to talk politics and the only thing they
would like to have at present is little rain
Respectfully, CHICOT.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
- K \ J..
Turkey Creek.

OCt0hCr 2J,!. 1921.
A grand ahii-lOttcry meeting WAS held at the
Turkey Creek Union hall last Wednesday night
The Hon. Eli Clark WAS the first to address the
audience, and he made 1t plainly understood
that he was downing Mr.. Morris. All thOSC
who know tho fine educational qualifications
of he gentleman know that he is quite capable
of making deep impression on an Intelligent
audience. The next to take the floor was n
Rev. Scga, who WAS an anti from the crown Of
his head to the sole of his feet. Capt. {. j. Dn-
frocl was tho next to speak. Rev. Segal again
the after world, when the entire audience arose
and left the house, leaving the poor man to
condemn Mr. Morris and his followers alone.
So this is the end of the autt-l0ttCrE lragup.
They met to organize.
Capt c. i. DutroCq, OF walnut Hill, i visit
ing his many friends ut hi place.
Fanny Hcbert, The old lady " bo was thrown
from her horse and badly crushed a few days
ago. has somewhat improved.
We regret to say that Misc Annie Cameron,
OF Union Church, Miss. who has been visiting
relatives here this summer, will return home
in q few days Her brother Charlie Cameron
will accompany her
Dir. c. A. Taylor. editor Of the Lecompte Mes
senger. is teaching a session OF penmanship mt
this place. hr. Taylor is in delicate health,
and came ont in the pincy woods that he might
be benefited by the puro air
Miss Carrie Green, the charming little dauglI-
tor OF Mr.. + S Green, returned home Wedncs-
day fr IN Vile Plate, where she has been at
tending the Evangeline ACat envy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
News items.

-, The East Feiiciaua Fair was held at Clinton
t this week.
About leo cadets are enrolled at the State
| University at Baton Rouge.
! bear weighing els pounds WIS killed re-
! Gently in Tensas.
/ MIR. Charles J. Alpha, president OF the Lafs-
yette Police jury, died on October "A.
! The Shreveport Fair. with its fine exhibits
ana countless attractions. comes off next week.
. a seamless bag factory will commence work
at sherman, Texas. November %, employing
rs hands.
iberia planters arc strongly opposed TO the
/ appointment OF negro sugar inspectors II their
parish.
. 4 good many or the sugar veignerS appointed
by Revenue Collector Wimbcrly are Of the Afri-
; cali perBuasun
Reports from the Lone Star State SAY that
p immigrants are pouring into various localities
and still more to follow.
Florida hortcuturists propoto to show Al
! orange grove at the Worlds Fair, and ask for
three acres for this purpose.
The wheat crop of Texas is said to be the
largest ever harvested in the State. The bulk
or IT is TO DC converted into -four for home CON
sumption.
AS an illustration OF the remarkable growth
OF that relief order it is said that during the
nineteen years of it, existence the Knights of
Honor nave paid out TO bCncticiarics $37, 90 COO
One Of the lat st distinguished settlers in
rural Louisiana is Mr.: Philip H. Coverdalc, the
grandson Of Lord Mostyn, who comes from
Essex, England. and owns 4 large nee estate
near Jennings, La.
During the lime months Of 1891 262g miles Of
rail- Oati track were laid in the United States
OF this amount Georgia takes the lead with :,
. fraction less than 200 miles. Nearly all the
southern States make very crafty ing exhibit.
We give some OF the largest figures: Virginia
l47; West Virginia, 113; North Carolina, 90
South Carolina IT'S; Alabama, 1885, Tennessee,
80; Texas, 49, This shows that the South is
steadily developing OF Tie total miles OF
track laid i'll forty-onc ST ties fourteen eouth-
erll States may be credited with nearly one
1,iF
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
GOOD SERVICE. PROMPT RETURys.
Columbia Rice Mill.
NEW YORK.
PROMPT RETURNS

The undersigned beg to call the attep-
ton OF planters and factors to the above
mill, which is among the largest ia the
United States. 1t is thoroughly eonip-
ped with tho latest and best machinery
for the milling of rice, and secures out
turns equaled by few aud excelled by
none.
Sales guaranteed. Accounts rendered
and remittance made Immediately on
disposition of goods.
1t desired, will remit nominal yalue
OF goods Immediately on receipt, charg-
ing for such advance at rate of 8 Der
cent, per annum.
Relatively higher prices are obtained
on rice at the North.
Toll (regular) same AS 10 New Or
leans; likewise selling charges.
Consignments and correspondence
solicited.
DAN TALMAGE'S SONS,
No. 115 Wall Street, |
New York.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
GENERAL w. I'LL. HI. LEE,

General W. H. L. Lee, a son of General r. r,
Lee. and also member of Congress for his dis
trict, died at his home near Alexandria, Va or
tho fifteenth instant. The following are ex
tracts from the Richmond Dispatch:
4" A tender chord in the southern heart il
touched by the death of Rooney Lee.
:" He was q son Of Robert Il. Lee, and was
worthy to bear that illnstrious name There
ss little need therefore to add that he was ND
right courageous. modest and digniied He
lowered above the general run of his fellow.
men. not only in massive stature, but in those
elements of character which all the world re.
cogniZeR as the attributes or greatness \
From Appomattox he returned to the life
OF farmer. He served as president of the
Virginia State Agricultural Society, and also
represented his district in the Virginia Senate.
IN 1885 he was elected to Congress, which posi-
tlon he hold to the time of his death. As a leg
lslator he WAS very safe and useful When.
ever he spoke 1t was in the language of q schol-
ar, and with the Difference hahitual to
knight'y race and he was always able to nre
sent his views with ability and force
Both "a soldier and legislator he won en-
viahle distinction. and his domestic life was
beautiful; In private and public his name was
unstained. ""'
Virginia can safely enshrine the name of
w. III. F. Lee with those of tho other Tees
whose good swords arc rust. whose bodies are
dust. hut who have mounted the steep Wbrre
Fame's proud temple shines affair.""
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-10-31
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
Lotteries i'll Europe for Public Pur-
poses.
y. .. I iiy Item.


General Augustus Reichari, an oil,
Confederate soldier, after wards com
uiander Uf the Second Brigade, Lnuls
ana State Militia, and IA popular gentle
man, has returned to this city to remain
permanently.
The General left New Orleans abou
ten years ago and took up his residence
III Dresden, Germany, but he paid Oc'
caslonal visits hele, having large inter.
csts at stake.
Knowing General X. to be close ob.
! server, conservative and unbiased, and
! Il gentleman whose standing Ii Suci
| that any expression of opinion COMING
! from Inn must bear weight with his
! fellow Citizens and prove worthy of
| their considerations, The Item asked fol
an Interview, to which request the Gen
eta cnul teou>ly gave acqulescence.
lie sad that he has now come back to
remain here permanently, his eldest son
accompanying HIM.
The ltem-General, it is frequently
stated by the Anti orators and organs
here that all the civilized governments
of Europe have abolished and prohibl-
ted lotteries. Is that SO?
Gen. RI would consider it very lu-
dlcrous were it not such grave Quts-
ration OF the Democratic party, to see
such parOxysms of tanaticisln exhibit
ed here over the revenue amendment.
There is not Il State in Germany that
does not tolerate lottery. Prussia, Sax
ohy, Biuns"ig, and. in fact, the free
Hanscatlc cities OF Hamburg and Bay
reuth have their lottery drawings every
mouth. II there are any benevolent
objects IN view, or even objects that
would be u public benefactiOn, and the
does not want to tax the
people therefor, it puts ny q lottery az
the simplest way to raise the required
No one in Germany looks upon the |
lottery scheme with contempt or .
. points the finger OF scorn at it, as DO
some fanatics here. Take again. for
nsthhcc, the great French Exposition
1t Paris two years ago. All those mag
IIhcent buildings were principally built
~ the proceeds Of lottery. Half
million OF Americans, perhaps more,
vent there to see and admire, and |
ave not heard of single one pointing
lie hnger OF scorn at that great enter
'rIse because 1t was established mainly
With lottery money.
There is no money in the State treas
Try to build our levees, nor to provide
or our schools properly, or maintain
ur asyums and other institutions, and
ere the necessary money is offered by
concern that has never done any
arm to Louisiana, but on the contrary,
ontrlbuted to put the democratic party
! the saddle in 1877 :
Why should not the State accept this
lunlficent offer and get the much need
d ltvees in proper order, and provide
'r the schools aud the unfortunate ill.,
lneY As | said in the beginning,
hen a man comes from Europe and L
'es how things are tlIere-no fanatical
ipressons or morbid sentiments pre-
does indeed make one smile
) the state of affairs in Louisiana.