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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

" "a. Weigbill, of Beaver, is out in q
y 5r to the last Clarion, in which he
/ 9, among Il few other things:
t Being Heroughiy diSgnsted with the st. Ian
" DEMOCRAT for some time, have not sent
any correspondence, rs am thoroughly An
Lottery whilst the st. l.. ID. is PrO-Lottery.
/ A. WEiGNgLL, the kildee' of the late Wash
gton Argus and st. Landry DEMOCRAT. Wit
ssses: w. A. Stoyall, w. Il. Norris"
Mr.. T(raDs) A(tlantic) Weighill has a
erfect right to discontinue his cores
sudenee to our paper; but we would
Iggest to bim that the public might
ink more OF him il in doing so he had
lid us for the note heads we printed
Er him, and which he took as recon-
Anse for his correspondence to this pa
IT.; or even il he had given US an ink
ig of his disgust" when it struck In
him, presumably two months ago
hen he sent in his last correspond
Icc), by sending back the copies of our
per that he has received since then
Il has not earned. It is not fair, ac-
riding to an Americans understanding
ia contract, to rHaeive pay in advance
d then violate ths contract without
ering to pay us for our note beads.
Disgust don't pay for goods.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Remember the races on Opelousas
Race Course on Oct. 4th. Many good
horses are entered and success this time
is assured.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Mr. w. G. Perrault has moved his
office to the building lately occupied by
Black s. Morris, corner Court and Mar
ket streets.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

The Welsh Crescent, pro, claims to
lave "doae up" the st. Mary Banner,
md now sighs for more worlds to con-
,uer. Hear it: "The Welsh Crescent
las spiked the gun of the St. Mary Ban
Ter and let its editor 60 on parole, and
. We now stand ready to defend the Rev
,nue Amendment as it's champion
.gainst all comers and goers, nobody
parred. We would like to fire a broad
ide into q branch sheet of the New
Delta, published at Opelousas, called
he Clarion. We do hereby declare the
Welsh Crescent the champion of Louisi-
ma, and invite any newspaper in the
Gtate to discuss the great lottery ques-
ion Vn its merits.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

-. Proceedings OF political NEE +
Ssp ings, obituary notices. cards OIL
thanks, etc., will be published as
FRAGMENTS, aud must be paid for. Parties
ssted viii please bear this in mind,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Meginley has received a lot of Bayou
Cook oysters and is prepared to serve
them in any style.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Champagne cider, ginger pop, ice, and
sce-e,ssd beer delivered at any place in
town by l.. Davenport, Main street.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

A call has been issued by Guce, Clay
ton g. Co. for third party convention,
TO be held at Alexandria, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19
Free Scholarship in Tulane University

The editor has received the following
letter, which explains itself. Prompt
action may secure the prize:
Mr. l.. A. sandoz, Opelousas, La.
Dear Sir:-We suggest that you call your
readers attention to the fact that there is al
exceedingly valuable free scholarship in the
Tulane University of New Orleans open to some
bright promising young man of your parish,
who may desire to enter upon a brilliant col
lese career. The scholarship in question con-
fers upon the holder all the privileges Of a full
c0urse-Classical. Literary, Scientific or En-
g:neerng, and full information may be had
and catalogues and application blanks be OBJ
TUNED by addressing the President, COL Wm.
Preston Joltnston, New Orleans. The universe
ty numbers in its faculty Is. experienced IN
struetors and its enrolment of students i'll the
various departments last year reached 1,i73.
The next session begins Oct. Ist hope to Wis
it your city i'll person next week upon which
OCCASION | shall take pleasure in giving all
necessary information.
Yours very truly, II, u, CHAMBERS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

The fine residence of DR.. wilkins,
near Arnaudvilie, was destroyed by fire
on Monday night.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

VIM. SpraGue Smith, Providence, r.
L., writes: ~ fnd Bradycrotine always
cures headacile.''
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Hon. Roswell p. Flower has been
nominated by the New York Demo-
Gratis for Governor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

WANTED-Some good live person to
take hold of the DEMOCRAT subscrip-
tion list and work it up. Good pay to
the right man.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

A little daughter of Mr.. Carlos Greig
of Washington, died last week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19
GET a HOME

do and make pay for ITSELF as these lands rent
for from 81 to SIS per arpent.
These lands located about seven miles southeast of
Opeousas on the Teche Maps Of the be at
JOS Camys store at Leonv and the offices of JOS Bloch
and L. E. Lte in Opelousas Sale commences at o'clock
A. M, ag22-7t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Have you paid your subscription fol
the ST. Landry Democrat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

j. w. Bryan is the new president of
The police jury of Calcasieu parish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

e The st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association las opened series E
Call and take stock.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

The Donaldsonville Chief {Anti), in
noting the call of President Lan1er for
a meeting of the Democratic State CEN
tral committee, says: In view of the
acrimonious discussion provoked by the
lottery question, which threatens to
grow more bitter and relentless with
each succeeding day and to culminate
in the disruption of party, social and
even family ties among the white peo-
pie of Louisiana, it is reassuring to
learn that an impression is gaining
ground that the coming season of the
State committee will be harmonious
one that an agreement will be affected
and a spirit of conservatism aud tolera,
ton evoked tending to, avert the dis
aster Of Democratic split and possible
defeat in the State election next spring.
Every sincere Democrat, whatever bis
convictions on the pestiferous lottery
question, will agree that the autonomy
of the party must be preserved as the
only safeguard for the maintenance of
white supremacy and against a restora-
ton of the era of misruIe during which
ignorance predominated intelligence,
and the white property holders of Lou
isiana wore the yoke Of taxation with
out representation which our reyolu-
tionary ANCESTORS found unbearable a
century ago. With unity on this fund
amental proposition there ought to be
no insurmountable obstacle to the de-
vising of plan by which all pending
issues can be fought and settled within
the party, according to established pre-
cedents aud common usages. If the
of the State committee ad-
dress themselves to this task with the
fairness and devotion to
Democratic interests which the party
has right to expect from them. we
feel hopeful that their efforts will be
with success"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19
SOU R LA kR
SOUR LAKE,!Tcx., April 20, 1891.

SOUR LAKE, Tex, April 20, 1891.
! To The GuIrest0n Ne,rs:
| Please say to the public have recently pur-
chased SOUR LAKE; that the HOTELS and
HOTEL PARK, the WELLS and BATH
HOUSES, and all the surroundings, have been
repaired, rctitted and, !ou may say, rchabil
fated: Every provision for Health, Comfort
and Recreation has been made fur its patrons
this, season. The different railroads have is
sued round trip tickets for sixty days. SOUR
LAKE is OF easy access to the railroad depot
by a good road and a short drive, with hacks
and carriages awaiting tie arrival OF each
train. There is a Hotel at the Depot. L be-
lieve that SOUR LAKE is the best resort in
the world. and truly wonderful for restoration
to health and for lecnperation and recreation.
Just contemplate NATURES PROVISIONS,
where hundreds of people can swim in water
charged with IRON, SULPHUR and ACIDS,
penetrating the human system with instanta-
neOuS results. [ can say no more, and cers
talnly no less. Very respectfully.
s 8 ASEIE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19

Advertise in the Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-09-19
Does it Pay ?

Baton Rouge Truth.
Truth is in receipt Of the following
note from one of our most progressive
farmers, which is lf-explanatory
WILDERNESS PLACE,
Lindsey, La, Sept. 8, 1891
Editor Truth:
have just gathered and housed from six
acres of land. planted in clay peas, two bushels
to the acre, on May 10, in rows two and "a half
feet apart, ,0o0 pounds, or l8 tons How is
that for hay! Yours, etc,
j. l.. MILLS.
1t will be readily seen that the pro-
duct Of this six acres of land is worth
as much as double the acreage planted
in cotton. Last week we gave the
yield d of six acres in crab grass hay rails
ed by Mr.. Fl. C. Blessing, which was
10t tons. Still another planter, Mr.. II.
J. Williams, has fifty acres devoted to
hay, and be says that he will in all
obtain two hundred tons
this year. From other sections come
the most encouraging reports relative
to this crop. All of whicl, prove con-
clusively that this is one of the most
yalusb ble (and most neglected) crops in
Louisiana. Pea vine hay, crab grass,
red clover, lespedeza, bermuda and 9TH
er grasses grow in luxuriance on our
lands, and there is no reason in the
world why one ton of Western hay
should dad market in this State.
The advocate., 1891-09-30


Railroad Edison
Shorthand
taIgue
H T. AGoILIF2AVY, President.
The advocate., 1891-09-30

Element TO the supreme court of the United
States at the earliest possible moment, that
the unhappy settlers Of that afflicted terri
tory may understand the lawful aud consti-
tutional meaning Of said act, and thus put
q stop TO 60 much litigation and expense.
The advocate., 1891-09-30
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That the question Of universal
suffrage be recommended to the favorable
consideration of the various states and ter
ritories.
Resolved, That while the party in power
in 1859 pledged the faith Of the nation to
pay debt in coin that had been contracted
on q deprecated currency basis and payable
in currency, thus adding nearly one billion
dollars TO the burdens of the people, which
meant gold for the bondholders and depre-
ciGted currency for the soldier, and that the
men who imperiled their lives TO save the
life OF the nation should have been paid in
money as good as that paid TO the bond
holder, we demand the issue Of legal tender
treasury notes in sufficient amount TO make
the pay of the soldiers equal TO par with
coin, or such other legislation ~ shall do
equal and exact justice TO the union soldiers
OF this country.
Resolved, That as eight hours constitute q
legal days work for government employees
in mechanical departments, We believe this
principle should be further extended 90 as
60 apply TO all corporations employing labor
in the different states Of the union.
Resolved, That this.conference condemns
In unmessured terms the action OF the
directors of the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
tion on May 10 in refusing the minimum
rate Of wages asked for by the labor organ
izations Of Chicago.
Resolved, That the attorney general sub
NIT the actiof March 2, 1889, providing for
tho opening Of Oklahoma TO homestead set-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
An Alliance Love-Feast.

HoRNELLsvILLE, N. Y, April o.
Col. l.. l.. Polk, president of the Nation
al Farmers Alliance, Rev. b. r. Davis,
chaplain of the Georgia Alliance, and
other officers of that organization, met
$50 delegates from the State Farmers
Alliance here to-day. The morning ses.
sion was public, and the delegates were
addressed by Henry Hicks and I. b.
Mcguire, Of the Knights of Labor, who
expressed themselves as being In SYM
pathy with the objects Of the Alliance.
No business was done this morning.
AT 1:30 the convention reassembled
and was presided over by the National
Alliance president, l.. l.. Polk, Of Wash
ington. His address, which consumed
nearly the entire afternoon, was devoted
to the work Of the organization. He
outlined the work done in the West and
South, and spoke emphatically on the
question of politics. He declared the
Alliance was no asylum for disgruntled
politicians, and advised the local bodies
to shun anything in the nature of poll
tics. ave want no third party" he said,
"only just and reasonable set of laws
for the farmer and more economical
administration Of the government"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
nTIas Hollnnd,s llriI

MURPHY, NC, April 22.--AbouS u
year. ago III. w. eagle spoke slanderous
words of Miss Sallie Holland, a young
lady living near Robbinsville, in Gra.
ham County. a warrant was sworn
out for his arrest, but he gave bond
and fled across the line to Tennessee. A
few days ago he returned, and Miss
Holland, learning that he was at the
house Of his brother-in-law, ID. =. Ow-
ems, stole out her brothers revolver
and, mounting horse, rode to OWENS.
nlsmounting from her horse, she
walked in, rushed up to eagle and
fired, the ball taking effect in his
shoulder. Before she could shoot
again she was disarmed, but fury gave
her such strength 1T took four OF them
to disarm her. eagles wonnd was not
very serious, but under the escort of
his brother-in-law and nephew all
armed with guns. he skippcl again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
A HcrrIbie Death.

DENVER, Col, April Charles
Sweasey, a lineman in the employ OF the
Colorado Telephone Company, met with
a horrible death in this city tonight. lie
was repairing telephone wires on top of
a very high pole on the corner of Curtis
and Twenty eighth streets. Lower down
on the same pole were some electric
light wires. He slipped and fell, but
still kept hold OF the telephone wires. his
feet touching the electric light wire,
which sent the current through his body,
killing him instantly, it is supposed.
He was found an hour and half after
he had been seen to climb the pole, lying
across the electric light wires, the tele-
phone wire in his hand and his flesh
smoking and burning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
Serious a fray I'm Edeefield.


BATEsBURa, S. g., April 22.-This
morning, about 8 O'Clock, Mr.. John II.
Watson, who lives about six miles from
here, went over to Mr.. Henry Padgctt's
place on business. While there. Pid-
gett, who is Watson's brothcr-in-law,
insulted Watson, whcrcupon Watson
slapped him down and walked away.
Itseems that Padgctt at once procured
his pistol, and mounting his horse, fol-
lowed Watson. When lie overlook him
he asked him how he Ielt. Watson re-
Piled: every well. How are you ?"
Padgett replied: 81 am well, too," and
drew his pistol and fired. The first shot
took effect in the left breast and ranged
dewnwards. Watson said: "You have
killed me. Don't shoot any more"
But Padgctt emptied the five chambers
of his revolver, though without innicting
further injury.
Watson walked part of the distance
to his home.
The doctors who prObed for tho ball
say they think he has miraculously es-
capped q fatal wound. If Pad9ett had
not been on his horse and shooting down
wards, the bullet would have penetrated
Watson's heart.
Watson is one Of the most popular
and prominent men in Edgelicld County
Padgett is also well connected and a man
of means. The affair has created much
comment and is much regretted by all.
1t is said Padgett hos left the country.
Mr.. May, the brother-in.law Of Mr.. p.
B. Mcdaniel, died at the home Of the
latter this morning. He has been i'll a
long time, and his death was not uneX-
pected.
Our farmers arc putting in some hard
and telling work now, and 1t is a matter
of only few days before the cotton crop
of this section will be planted. The
only complaint that the farmers make
now Is of the hard soil that is caused by
excessive rams and the recent dry wea-
ther.-The State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
Newspapers We're Returned.

New York, April 1G.-A cablegram
from Rome having stated that the post
master Of New York had refused to per-
nit number of Italian newspapers to
be circulated and had returned them to
the italian publishers with the state
ment that entry to the United States
was forbidden, Postmaster Vancott
said to-day that the statement was true,
but did not apply to Italian newspapers
alone. but to newspapers published in
other foreign countries. The reason
that the papers were returned was be-
cause they contained lottery advertise
ments. Assistant Postmaster Gaylor
said on the same subject: "The return
OF the Italian newspapers had nothing
to do with the New Orleans affair.
They were sent back long before the
lynching occurred"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
Wholesale PoIslonina.

LoUIsyLLE KY, April 22.-Another
victim of poison in the food at the we'd
ding feast at Lyndon, KY, is reported
V. ID. Snooks. father Of the groom, died
at his home at Eminence to-day. VIM.
Terry, at Anchorage, is expected to die.
4 Another poisioning is today added to
that Of the wedding feast. AT the board
ing house Of j. @. james here yesterday
ice cream and strawberries were served,
James, Monroe James, Lafayett James, j
". Davis of Paducah, Russell James
Mr.. and Mrs. s.. #. Bagley and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hite Shepperd were all taken sick
Davis was very seriously affected for
some hours. All are now better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
Inhuman Man and Wife.

New YORK, April 22.-In IIoboken
at about 1.15 o'clock this morning, An
gelo Gaboth, 35 years of age. of New
York, murdered his mother-in-law
dangerously stabbed his father-in.law
and was then killed by Conoquito
Chinchella, his brother-in-law.
Developments go to show that Ga
both visited the house of his father-in-
law last night for the purpose Of rob
berry with incidental murder, and
that his wife was party to the
undertaking. Gaboth's wife lay by
her mothers side when her moth
er was killed by Gaboth but made no
sign, but when Gaboth in stabbing her
father made noise which brought the
younger Chinchella to the rescue. Mrs.
Gaboth threw herself between the two
and endeavOred to save her husband.
She received several slight wounds as
did her brother. Both the murderer
and his slayer used s.iileto as the only
weapon. The older Chinchella Is likely
to die. All are Italians.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
Poison at a Wedding Feast.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 19.-From the
effects OF poison taken in some mysteri-
Gus manner at the Snooks. Herr wedding,
at the residence of Mr.. Alber Herr, at
Lyndon, Wednesday evening, Mr.. b.
Frank Guthrie, one of the wealthiest and
best known residents of Louisville, died
this morning at his residence, No. 98S
Third street. Mrs. Guthrie and her sis
ter, Mrs. Robert Gray, are down as vic
Tins of the same poison. DR.. j. w. Irwin
and Dr. Turner Anderson, who are at
tending several of the patients, are con-
lident that all are suffering from arsen-
ical poisoning, and they believe that the
drug was put in the coffee at the we'd
ding dinner, for the purpose of killing
some one. Every symptom of the suf
ferers Indicate arsenic, and if the ply
siclans are correct in their diagnoses, a
most diabolical crime has been commit
ted. by whom such an act could have
been committed has not even been con-
jectured. That such thing could have
been an accidentis impossible, as there
was no arsenic about the place. The
condition of Mr.. j. III. Sutcliff's daugh-
ter and Miss Susie Herr is alarming.
Their bowels and stomach are very
much inllamed, The Rev. l. L. Martin,
who perform the ceremony, is in q very
critical condition. OF the eight guests
who are at Mr.. Hers house, all are very
ill. Mr.. and Mrs. Snooks started on
their bridal tour soon after the wedding,
but were taken suddenly ill in Cincin-
natti Thursday and were compelled to
return TO Louisville. The condition of
both is now said to be critical.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
a Savage West African Monarch.

LONDON, April 22.-News has been
received here from Bathurst, West Afri-
ca, the capital of the British colony Of
Gambia, that the native king of Gambia
has committed nu u ber of depredations
and inflicted abuses from which the Brit
ish cclonists were sufferers. In conse-
quence of this, the British Governor of
Gambia, Gilbert Thomas Carter, In s
sent an envoy to the kings headquar-
ters to INFORM him that he must behave
himself, OF it would be necessary for the
Queens government to discipline him.
The Gambian monarch would seem to
have resented this curt message, mas
much as he seized and bound Her Mai
esty's representative, and after giving
decided proof OF his interest In the study
of human anatomy by cutting away por-
tions of the cheeks and thighs of the un-
fortunate envoy, sent the remainder of
thatg entleman, together with the pieces
OF flesh cut from his body, back to Gov
ernor Carter. The insolent savage some-
what unnecessarily informed the gov
ernor that "this was the kings answer"
Three British gunboats have ascendcd
the Gambia River to avenge the outrage.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-04-28
WANTS TO BE LYNCHED.
A BOLD OUTRAGE IN THE CITY OF
CHARLESTON.

Negroes Abduct q young Lady whist
She is Walking with Her Escort--A
>ely Deliverance--Hunting the
Sooundrels Down.
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 2O.--To-
night about 8 o'clock Miss Lizzie Sulli-,
van went for a walk with Mr.. Dixon
Clifford. While strolling through an is,
olated neighborhood near the northeast
ern suburbs Of the city, two negroes sud
denly appeared, covered Clifford with
revolvers and ordered him to leave. He
obeyed, but Immediately sought help.
Meanwhile the negroes dragged Miss
Sullivan further towards the suburbs.
keeping her quiet by threats. Whils
pulling her along they robbed her OF her
money. Some distance from the starting
point, and when about to cross the rail-
road track, Miss Sullivan saw at dis
tance two white men, and cried, "There
Is my brother!' The negroes ran, leav-
ing her in q fainting condition.
by this time Lieut.. Heidi had been APP
prised OF the outrage, and, with other
officers and q willing posse OF whites,
some fifty In number, was searching the
neighborhood. The posse met the reg
cued Iady, who gave the officers dc.
scription of her abductors. Later, three
negroes were arrested on suspicion, but
released. Detectives are still after the
right parties, assisted by people In the
upperkwards, who are much excited. IL
the scoundrels are caught to night in
the neighborhood of the outrage fheEe
may be lynching before morning.
Miss Sullivan and her escort are highly
respectable.-TheS State.