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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The New Delta and some other anti
lottery newspapers are inveighing
against the bosses" in New Orleans
politics, and some Of them are indicated
by name. Ont Of seven named by the
St. Mary Banner as particularly often
sive, five are Nichols ex-bosses, who
manipulated the $4,000 campaign fund
to elect him governor in 1888, and were
rewarded for their services by appoint
ments to Office under the present ad-
mlnlstratlon. They are certainly as
worthy Of leadership now as then.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Alexandria Town Talk insists
that if the lottery is rcchartered, daily
drawings will take place in every town,
and the people will spend all their spare
change for tickets, causing the mer-
chants to "cuss, and pull their hair"
&c, because of the rcchartur. X the
Town Talk would stop between its par
oxyams long enough to reflect little,
it might remember that New Orleans is
the only town in the State in which
daily drawings arc now held and that
New Orleaus is nearly solid in favor of
recharter
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Or INTEREST Tos sGINNERs. - So much
has been said about the use of scales at
the gin house that we call particular at
,ention to new book entitled Facts
about Scales published by JONES OF
BINGHAMToN in Binglamton, n: \.
1t contains full information regarding
costs, patents. &c. and should be read
hy every intelligent ginner. "A postal
N it
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee met here last Thursday aud
ordered primary elections to DO held
throughout the parish Oh the Goth inst,
for delegates to "A Parish Convention
which will assemble here Oh Dec. Q, for
the purpose Of nominating parish offi-
GERS aud selecting twenty delegates to
represent ST. Landry in the State Nom
mating Convention to be held at Baton
Rouge on Dec. 16.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07
Personal.

Dir. II. Dulio, Of ArnaudviIle, was in
town on Tuesday.
Rev. Adolphe Stagg gave us an ap-
preciated visit last Wednesday.
Mr.. l.. |. Iansey, of Lafayette, spent
seyeral days in town this week,
DR.. Il. I. Young, Of Vile Plate, ia
vored MS with a call on Tuesday.
Mr.. E. Du JGissnn. 4 leading merchant
OF Boreta, was in town 90 "Wednesday
and dropped in to see Us.
Hop. G. l." DnpIf made 4 capita!
speech at an enthusiastic Dr0-luttrrv
meeting in VtrmIion parish on The 1T
inst.
Mrs. F. l.. Sandoz and J. X. SandoZ
and wife and litlc daughter Alma left
last week for New Orleans to have an
operation performed on the little Miss
throat. We are glad to know that the
operation promises 10 prove successful.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The political editor of the Alexandria
Town Talk 1--WE don't believe Bro. Nc
Cormick would be guilty of making
such wild statements) says that the pros
" have three -fOurths of the white peo-
pie of Louisiana against them" The
anti magnates would hive consented to
leave tue settlement of the lottery ques-
ton to white primaries it they had be-
lieyed this statement to be true
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Eaughton tBossier parislD Enterprise
says: The political tricksters who rode into OF
flee last election on the "maimed hero " racket
are ready TO do any sort Of political jobbery to
retain their seatg. They will never 90 to
Adams. They are simply using him as a scoop
with which to shovel up Farmers Union votes.
The Anti leaders never intended to vote for
llm-Watcb,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

n. o. City Item The new alien land owner
ship law Of Texas will have to be modified or
repealed. 1t has nearly broken up the valua-
preciated land values in some places quite Sc
riousiy. The farmer amateur legislators have
not proven success as reformers: but they
have demonstrated the evils Of attempting to
correct the effects of natural and economic laws
by special or class lccislation
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Alexandria Times gets off the fol-
lowing in reference to the great and
only Stubbs of Ouachita, who paved the
air SO magnifcently at the recent State
Central Committee meeting:
In his speech before the Central Com
mittee, an extract from which will be
found in another column, Mr.. j. B.
Boatner asks where Stubbs was in the
dark days OF reconstruction whom Nc
Emery and Boatner were battling SO
gallantly for the cause OF democracy
aud white supremacy. IL the judges Of
the United States Supreme Court were
not sadly at fault when they handed
down their decision in the case the most
scatIIing and damning decision ever
landed down from any bencIi--the gen.
tleman was at that particular time en-
gaged, in collusion with LudelinF. in
E" appropriating the Vicksburg aud
railroad,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Among the new buildings now going
up in town is the Clarion's office, corn-r
Bellevue and Market streets, which will
soon be completed. The delinquent tax
payers, who we're forced by the Sheriff,
the Judge and it's other proprietors and
managers to pay one and two dollars
for advertising which we offered to do
for and 10 cents, are invited to 40
around and view its graceful propor-
tions. The smallest contributor is en-
titled to look at it at least 95 cents
Mnitll.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

If you want fresh oysters on the half
she'll or cooked in the very best style,
drop iu the saloon next to NJ. Firm
herg's, opposite the Court House.
Everything about the tablishment
aooks neat and bright and clean, and
zhe attendants are prompt aud quite
an fat in their vocation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Contractor Stewards greetings a build
ing. corner Main and Vine street, to be
used rs a store Ivy MI. Thco. Chachele.
The lot on corner Main and Bellevue
streets, on which the store now occu-
pied by Mr.. Chachele stands, has been
soid to tie first National Bank. and an
elegant two-story structure VIII soon
be erected thereon.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Colonel Henry Watterson, of the
Louisville Courier journal, says: "If
the skies should rain silver, and if sill
yer dollars should he heaped up in the
valleys 80 that those who are making
such AN ado about more money could
fill their sacks and baskets and could
cart it away with them, it would, under
our unequal tariff system, soon find its
way to the present custodians of the
wealth of the country, leaving the tag
ridden farmer as poor as ever"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

IT will pay You to visit Fl. a. L. B.
ChachelG's drug store and examine the
magnificent dinner set they have on
exhibition. To every purchaser of SOC
in drugs. fancy articles, etc, ticket
will be presented, emitting tue holder
to a chance on the set which will be
drawn on Dec. 81, 1891. Don't miss
ahis opportunity.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Geo. w. Moriarty's gun store on Belle
Sue street is headquarters for fine guns,
uistols, ammuuition, cutlery and fishing
tackle. Being tho only exclusive gun
tiealer in this parish, and buying more
oun goods than all other dealers COM
tined, he gets special low prices for spot
cash. and can defy competition. He al.
% has tho best equipped repair shop
outside Of the large cities, and can re-
,air your shooting irons" in short or
dor and flrst.class style.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Rev. Andrew Jackson Witherspoon, Of New
Orleans, died at Moss Point, Miss, on the oath
ult. He was the organizer and head OF the Sea
mems Bethel on Fulton street. He has been
recognized as a universal rhilanthropist and
has received the thanks OF both the American
and British governments.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Mrs. Carlos Grtig, the estinlablc wife
of the editor of the Washington AdvO-
cate, died last week in St. Maltinsyilc.
We extend to our bcrraved confrerc our
sincere sympathy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

WANTED.--Sixtecn hundred bushels
of corn, for which the highest market
price will he paid in cash, or will cx
change therefor lumber Of all dcsclip-
tions at lowest rates. Apply to JAS. /.
Stewart, near the deuOt.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

EnTICE.-A loan of $1,000 viii be Of
fered to the shareholders OF the St. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association,
at their office, on Monday, Nov. 16th, at
7p.m. G.. BAILEY,
nO7-2t Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

leading anti, has written letter TO Cant
Adams, suggesting the advisahillty of that
gentleman withdra wing from the subernatorlal
canvass Capt Adams has not yet manifested
any disposition 70 adept the suggestion,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

G.. 4. Schrcnk, of New Orleans, has
opened photograph gallery in Ope-
lousae, next door to F. L. BaileJ's
drugstore, Main street, Call and see
specimens Will remain only aboT:
sixty days. First-c)asS work guaran
tonI
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The vice president OF the Louisiana Farmers
Union is a republican. Why may not another
" combine" " put him up as the republican can
didate for governor:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

CHEAP LAND.-One hundred and six
ty acres of land in section 35 I. S. Il.
w. can be had at 80 cents an acre by
applying at this office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The biggest and best races ever Civ
rn in the parish - will take place on the
Opclnusas Race Course on Sunday, Nov
Is. Sec advertisement
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07
The following, from tie n. 0. City
ICem Is centre shot:

Great Britain is the only European govern
ment which prohibits lotteries, but it has co.
00D barmaids dispensing gin and other intoxi-
cants to its highly" moral people. Which is
the greater evil, in anti opinion the little spec
ulaton in a lottery ticket which may return a
fortune, or the comminSliDg of the sexes under
such debasine conditions
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

h.>yt'S Comedians at the Opera
House on Friday aud Saturday nights,
Nov. 9Th and 1th. See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The 14th Of September monument at the foot
Of Canal street, has been completed. 1t is OF
solid granite and presents striking appear
ance from the river front.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..

Ex-Justice Poche, one Of the ahlest and pur-
est men III the State, has taken the stump for
the amendment in the lower parishes and will
make things hum. Ffe is a power where he is
best known.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Crowley Signal: ". ". Duson's Baker farm,
alone, viii Yield him $4,000 worth of rice. His
rented farms will bring him in several tbous-
and dollars more OF this paying cereal
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07
OF Gu cilita.

Mcginley hHs received lot of Bayou
Cook oysters ami is prepared to serve
them in any style.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

This is tue lottery question in nut
shell. as 1t Is presented to the people of
the State, viewed from purely secular
and economic standpoint, and it iuvui-
yes also the practical moral view, which
considers only results to society. Ii
tie intteiy now proposed to pay only
$4,000 a year for recbarttr, il would be
laughed at, though even that sum ap-
peared large when tie original charter
was granted and subsequently, when it
was confirmed. The revenue which it
now offers is absolutely fabulous, with
out parallel in the history of the world.
1t is sum equal to more than a dol
lar year for each inhaEtant OF the
State; it amounts to 81 3S minute;
S142.90 an hour; S3425 day S1O4, 1866
mouth S312 500 n quarter, aud grand
total OF S3l,250.O00 for twenty five
years, sum nearly equal to twice the
debt of the State and doubling its regu-
lar revenues every year.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07
Advertise in the DEMOCRAT.

Large profits are things of the past.
So have concluded j. K. Sandoz g. Bro.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The low prices of j. x, Sandoz g.
Bro. will attract everybody,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Clarion says the supporters OF
McEuciy will call themselves anything
but the lottery party. Again in error.
They will never cali themselves Lalh-
tayettc containers. That is more than
their sense Of political decency can
stand. The same paper says that they
would not call themselves the lottery
party that tie " mere mention Of 1t
made their tough hides vince"
OF course they would not lie and call
themselves the lottery party. They
leave that to the Clarion. Its hide is rs
thick as the bulls hides OF Ajax, and one
tpay as we'll try to make dead alIiGa-
tor vince by Utilization as try to arouse
any sense OF feeling in the Clarion. 1t
is dead to truth in such matters aud
should he left to its idol. We would
not he much astoDshed ii, e2haustlng
lis powers Of invention and its selec-
tious from Northern Republican papers.
it should finally try to deny that it
charges delinquent taxpayers twenty
times AS much for advertising tax sales
as the Conlier and DEMOCRAT would
do il for.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

Advertise iD the Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Governor has removed two mem-
ljprs OF the State Board of Assessors
VITO are warm supporters Of Gov. Nc
Enery and this preference is the only
known cause for their removal. Thus
again, says the City Item, has Governor
Nichols illustrated his peculiar method
of opposition to personaIism in gov
ernment,n which in his canvass for the
high office which he now abuses, be de-
nounccd as 50 grave an otfensa in lis
CDmnetltOr.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-11-07

The Clarion. you know. says: The
! lottery intends to control the Demo-
! cratic convention, Or bolt; tho lottery
intends to rule or ruin the Democratic
patty" Fer the sake of the argument,
suppose it does, how can that affect the
antlS?
Have not the supporters of the lottery
as much right to bolt the convention,
as tlIey-the antis-had to bolt the
party They long since took leave Of
it and are now honting like owls to at
tract attention. Go Oh your own way
mousing about tie farm yards. Other
birds work during th" day and your
nocturnal cries have outlived the age of
superstition.
Suppose the lottery may capture the
convention, it is now pretty we'll estab-
lished that the antis will not be in it.
They propose to have little show Of
their own, the performances in which
are to be exhibited under the dim and
flickering rays of dark lanterns.
Democrats, true Democrats, were
never given to occnltness. They have
no secret pledges, taken in dark cor
ners, aud made impressive hy sulphur
Ous fumes.
There is nothing occu 1t in gennire
Democracy. Like the rainbow, all it's
beauties are born of the sunshine.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17
The Rev. MIR. W.ems Revenge.

An interesting character In American
history is the Rev. Mason L. Weems, pas :
tor OF Pohick Church and biographer OF
&c orge Washington. Ho WAS something
OF romancer, and to his powers OF inyen,
tion we owe some very interesting stories
OF the childhood OF the Father OF His
Country. The most familiar and celebrai
ted Of these anecdotes is the one which
ellis how little George hacked his fathers
favoriie cherry tree. and when taken to
trsk about II nobly replied
] cant tell lie, pa; you know | cant
tell lie. / did cut 1t with my ha'chet.
AT one time Mr.. Weems was engaged ~
colportcur. An incident which occurred
DUR q l. is time : ows y 4 be had good
deal OF human dure nd. despite his
cloth, exhibited on occasion something OF
the old Adam. II seems that Que OF his
customers. to whom he had sold Bible,
demanded receipt for the money paid
for the copy Of the Holy Writ. Mr..
Weems constructed this demand AS an 10
suit. He gave the receipt bn, Ia 80 do
ing he contf we'd to assngs hls wounded
feelinge The eveut occurred 10 the fca
son ol the summor soistice, aad the
receipt read as i3'lows:
Received, on lhe longest day Of ihs
year, from The uiost particular rnan 10 the
world, the smll es, possible price for tbs
best )ok ever published.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17

HIS manner is worth hundred thon
sand dollars 10 him That is what ono Of
the chief men OF the nation lately said
about, boy. /, wouldn't be worth SC
IN aeb 10 one who meant 10 be a farmer, OF
who had 90 opportunities, but to young
college sludent it'll ambitions Il is worth
at least q hunJ ed thousand.
The boy Vas 3 distant relative Of the
man, aud had been brought up by care
ful parents 10 far of city, Among other
things he had been taught to be friendly
and thiuk OF other persons before himself.
The boy WAS ON . visit in the town where
the maa lived. They met on the street.
aud the youoger recognizing the elder,
promptly went 70 lis aide and tpuke to
him IN bis cordial, happy, get respectful,
way. Oi course tue nRn was please d,and
knew that abrboJy would have been pleas
ed. The sentence spjve was the outcome
of it. a littls later the boy came into
the room, iattss ae msn was struggling
Into BIZ. overco4t. The boy hurried to
bin, pulod itup At The collar and drew
down tie wriakled csst beneath, He
would have done it Tor any man, the laugh
tiest OF the poorest.
The boy has not beeu III society great
deal. He has not learned orthodox selfish
ness. He positively csut be easy q the
table until bis neighbors are waited on.
A chair is torture il he thinks any one else
is less comfortably seated, He wouldn't
interrupt TO lot loose the sittiest or the
most timely remark ever thought Of. lie
may learn to do 80 some day-after he has
earned his hundred thousand but it Is
doubtful. The eYpr sion his kindli'
ness may become comic med to popular us
age, modified, refined. but the spiritwhich
prompts the expression will only grow
with his years. sE
Do not misunderstood, boys. You may
be truly unse'ish aud yet not have this
boys prz,. You may with to do things
for others and yet i'il that you do not
know how. The only way to learn is to
try; to hesitste for no feeling OF bashful
ness or awkwarduess, but to put into dir.
ect aud instantaneous practice whatever
kind, helpful thoughts occur to him.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17

How 10 raise the money he knes no''
Blinded and benumbed, be stumbled into
DIR. Pscksrd's door.
Lucy. roses, be said brokeniy, >nd
sank into Q chair and bid bis face 10 Bus
hands.
Those roses grew herei demanded q
hearty voice. They are magnificent Such
colorl Go, any more like'mf
Yes, sh.ently answered Mr., Carter tho
bush il covered With them.
Good mus. see them; and before 'ne
suaxsa father knew il be was leading the
w.y home with DR.. Packard. and the slrap
ger following.
This is truly wonderful, said the st'an'
eer. who was friend OF DR.. Packard, ana
q city florist l want TO buy 1t. How
much will you take for it
| cannot sell my ohilds rose, answered
the isther.
II our child we're here aud could speak,
she would be eager to sell ii, said the
mother, who had stood silently by You
know her dearest wish was that the rose
should help us. We love the rose for The
blessed memories 1t briggs US. but those
are always ours.
You hayt several youns plants Of THIS
same rose2 asked tie no St.
YES, about twenty, replied Mr.. Car
ter.
Well, III give you $500 for those. aud
Won send me all the cuttings that you can
make grow, aud you msy keep this bush'
But, understand, you are not to give away
or sell single emitting My tight is1
elusive.
So il was settled. Mr.l and Mrs. Carter
still live in "Rose Cottage" as 1t Is called
Lucys roses bloom everywheren the neat
dooryard. The dark red flowers are freely
given away, although nota cutting can be
parted with: and never a sick room IN the
village but has ITS bouquet carried there
by Lucy's gentle mother.
Dr.Packsrd's garden still aourishes, and
he still frightens the ever increasing NUM-
Der Of small boys, with his old energy.
while on the florists count II lre seen large
glowing heaps Of the Lucy 'se, the favor
ite Of the world Of fashion aud wealth
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17
VOLUME 81.
Much Disturbed

Ny fs,hsr Gas once travelling 10 Europe
aad fell 10 with an Epslish banker aud his
f.m'y, says newspaper eossipsr The
banker Was a msn oi wealth. = univcfs,ty
gradnAte. . 1ne scholar. aud in every wsy
'elned. polished gentleman. ,oae morn.
ing while stopping at S~iss hotel my
father came down TO breakfas, aud iaund
his friend 10 high state of nervous ex-
citemeni, He oould not ca, .uytbipe. "a.
ddseiing 10 bis chair. aud ~as evidently
so much disturbed ,ha, my father asked
what was the matter
DO you see that Roa,lemaa Al The ED
OF ,ae ,,blp9 s,'i the Eaglishman ia an
awe-,truck whisper, that IA the Etr of
ry lne.
But what is the matter with your was
the reply.
Come nov said the Euslishmau, yen
can pretend that when 40 eres, man as
that is ~ the same table With you you feel
just as IL nobod, was tbete2
don't know about thai. said my ia,htr.
DO you see tha, man on TIE other side Of
the tablep Tbat'sex p,oaideut Pierce: but
can eat my breakfast With psrftct calm,
even II be is here.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17

10 lieu Of incr ring the immense ex-
peuse OF eIesvating the London docks 10
accom- modste the increased size given 10
modern ships, large pumping engines
have nov been st up, and the water In
the docks is raised by this means. Some
ides Of the demand upon these engines
can be had from the szs Of the docks ,one
Of which bss an area Of nearly ten oscres.
the pumps which raise the water having .
capacity Of G55 tops per minute and rsis'
ing the water level five feet in ono and =
b II hours.
Ceutrifng.l pumps Of snperb workmsn'
ship are employed. driven direct by CON
pound ia ,iem engines. and tbs power Of
ihese "a nps is evident from the fact that
the inlet orilieos 10 the main pumps are
fifty four lnches 10 diameter, snd. when
worked together, the thfee pumps have :
~ pacity 10 r.ise 81. COO 900 gslon. of ~si
,er 10 Eve hours. sgsiast an syefsgs head
IL ten lse,. Tue pumps are sfpssed 10
b. ~orked sepsrs,ely and '1dspendenil,
or together. ~ desired. a. III . engines sre
supplied with steam st hundred pounds
pressure by powerful boilers.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-09-17


Rev. DR.. Lu, as was seated among .
small asf an blage OF friends in Postmaster
Thorn pson 8 room, making an honest effort
to forget that the the mometer WIS huge
ging The nineties. He said, once knew
minister to lose his pulpit by telling the
truth. Being asked 20 explein he said.
While stationed in Iowa / became acquain
Il with q minister who was forcible
speaker, but was deficient IN lucation, and
occasionally committed some grave misde,
meanors against the Kings English. One
Sunday evening, while speaking rapidly,
be committed gross sssault on Lindley
Murray.
No sooner had the sentence escaped bis
lips than he stopped and said: am aware
that my education is deficient. / regret
that di7 not have the advantage OF good
SCHOOLS hile q y. II | had been more
fortunate in that regard | would now be
preaching to a more intelligent congrega.
tion. The minister told the truth. but
that WAS the last: time be preached in
that church.