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St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

The indefinite postponement of the
further consideration of the clOture or
gag rule in the q. S. Senate appears to
have killed the force bill, sure enough.
Taking this for granted, the N. O.
States announces: Call the hostile
war-whoopers have surrendered. Tough
chunk -full-of-galls in the person of SEN
ator Hoar, las thrown up his hands and
admitted that it is useless to attempt to
take the scalps of the pale faces Of the
South. 1t may be safely said that the
war ia oyer.v
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
Opera House.

On next Thursday night the great
Bells Marionette Co. will open a three
nights engagement at the Opera House.
This company has been creating a fu-
rore where ever they have played. They
give minstrels and Humpty Dumpty,
besides show full of novelties never
seen here. They carry a car load of
scenery and are considered the best
novelty company on the road. As the
entertainment is especially adapted for
ladies and children this company should
play to packed houses, and as the ad-
mission has been placed at 81 cents and
so cents. No doubt our people will
avail themselves and attend en- mdsse
Seats can be secured at Jacobs news
stand without extra charge
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
Life After Forty.

The best half of life is in front of the
man of forty, if he be any thing of a
man. The work he will do will be done
with the hand of a master, and not of a
raw apprentice. The trained intellect
docs not see "nen as trees walking,'
but sees everything clearly and in Just
measure. The trained temper does not
rush at work like blind bull at a hay
stack, but advances with the calm and
ordered pace of conscious power and
deliberate determinations .-Exchapge.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

The last number of the st. Landry
Clarion says:
Mr.: R. K. Lalling, private secretary of
Mr.. John A. Morris, writing to an indi-
vldual who wanted to start another lot
terry paper. says: "We cannot accept
your proposition. We now control the
press of the State for which we have ex-
pended large amount of money. Some
has proved value received, while some
has proved money lost, es pecialIy as it
has turned out in Sabine parish" &c.
This bears the stamp of fraud upon
it's face. But Mr.. Lalling, writing to the
publisher of the Sabine Banner, says:
"This letter is forgery, pure, fiat and
unqualified" Writing to the editor of
the same paper, he says This letter is
a pure and bold forgery, and the proof
of the forgery can he substantiated by
evidence that I know will convince you
or any other honest man."
To slander, vituperation and calumny,
forgery is now added. What next?
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
Personal.

Mr.. Camille Roos left on Tuesday fo
New Orleans.
Mr.. Sam Butler is on a visit to friends
in New Orleans.
Mr.. Mark Lazaro, of Vile Plate, wa:
in town on Thursday.
M. A. Shcmit, Of Washington, gave us
pleasant call on Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Lightley, of New Orleans
is visiting relatives here.
T. c. Chacher6, of Pr ud'homme City
spent several days in town this week.
Mr.. c. w. DuRoy returned home on
Sunday last from New Orleans.
Miss Mary Bouttt, of New Iberia
spent several days in town last week.
II. l.. Garland, Jr., of New Orleans.
arrived on Sunday for short stay with
relatives here.
Mr.. David Roos returned home on
Sunday from brief trip to New Or
leans.
Miss Bella Roos, of New Orleans, who
has been visiting relatives and friends
here, returned home in the early part of
the week.
Capt. H. l.. Garland returned home
on Sunday evenings train after an alb
sence of several days.
DR.. Theogene Chachere, of Plaque
mine Ridge, spent several days among
us this week.
Mr.. Cash Pulliam left on Friday last
for Illinois to visit his father who is
very sick.
Messrs. Alphonse Levy and Martin
Carron left a few days ago for bust
ness trip out West-to st. Louis, Chi
cago, &c.
Judge Z. T. Cary, the new justice of
the peace for the Plaquemine Ridge
ward, was shaking hands with friends
in town on Thursday, not at all puffed
up by lis recent pl emotion.
Mr. Clay Prentice, engaged in the
writing up of this section for the Gulf
Co., of St. Louis, spent Sun
lay in our midst. Rumor has it that
here is something far more attractive |
% our young friend in our midst than
he beautiful country that surrounds US.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

II the November elections meant any
thing, they meant disapproval Of the
legislation and conduct Of the present
Congress, part Of which were the Fed
eral elections bill and the rule which
destroyed the power of the minority.
After the country has expressed it's dis
appreciation of a gag rule and Of force
bill. the Senate proposes to make an
other gag rule to pass force bill. For
the welfare of the Republican party, for
its success in 1892, it would seem unwise
On the part OF the Senate to do what the
majority propose to do.-Philadelphia
Telegraph, Rep.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Waco, Tex, has nine artesian wells,
the smallest of which discharges 500 600
gallons of water every "a hours, while
the largest discharges 100000. From
these wells Waco has derived the name
of "Geyser City" Opelousas is prom
ised we'll yielding 10000 gallons per
81 hours and will be satisfied if it gets
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

The poll tax law of Mississippi has
had the effect of bringing thousands of
additional dollars into the State treas
ury., 1t is said that in Bolivar, one of
the blacklist counties in the State. over
thousand negroes have come up and
paid their poll tax, very few of whom
had ever done so before. As O general
proposition, the da1key is as much de-
voted to the right Of franchise as he is
Times. ''''' 1"
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Hon. VIM. Window, Secretary of the
Treasury, died at banquet in New
York on the night of the goth ult., just
as he had finished his response to a
toast. He enjoyed the confidence and
respect Of men of both parties. The
President has not yet appointed his sue
CessOr.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
1t will now be a question WORTHY of

1t will now be a question worthy of
comment by the anti-lottery journals,
to explain through sound reason by
what authority police juries "subsdizef y
journals of that proclivity in open def
ance OF the laws? The law explicitly
requires that parOchial and municipal
printing shall always be let to the low
est bldder.-Shreveport Times.
They would easily answer that CO.
nundrum. They defraud the public
treasury to promote morality. IN. O..
City Item.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Mrs. @. NJ. Black, relict of the la
mented Capt. L. A. Black, died at La
fayette on Tuesday morning and was
buried here tho next day. She was a
most estimable lady and ber death is
deeply mourned by large circle of
friends here who had learned to love
and respect her.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
AN OPEN LETTER.

OPELOJSAs, February 5, 1891.
10 Hon. L. ). Fcntenot, Sheriff and Tax Colec-
tor, Parish OF St. Landry.
SIR: Having informed me to-day that You
had last year made an arrangement with the
publisher of the Democrat to advertise tax sales
of movable and immovuble property i'll that pa-
per at the rate or one dollar per name for NOV
iiblcs and two dollars per name Tor number, or
piece OF property for lmmovables-a large pro
portion OF which sums, you said, are still due
by the state, and a still larger proportion are
1rrevocaby lost through double assessments
etc.; having also Informed me that you did not
propose to offer the advertising of these sales
TO the lowest bidder, but that you intended to
advertise them i'll the Clarion-presumably at
the same rates as last ycar-I hereby offer to
publish said sales in the Democrat at the rate
OF five cents for sales OF nlOvaDles and ten cents
Tor sales OF lmmOvables the computation and
terms of payment of said sums to lie made and
regulated ON the same basis as that adopted
last year.
need hardly call your attention to the fact
that the acceptance of this proposition would
enuro to the benefit of those whose property
You are about to seize and sell in satisfaction
OF State and parish taxes, and reduce apprt cia-
bly, the bill of costs they will be called upon to
pay.
Respectfully, l.. A. sANDoz,
DtJ1hl hlfsil. Ila,,,.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
e Office OF ADMINISTRATION,

1'oo"s Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 336G
ESTATE OF CHARLES CLOSE.
Whereas, Thelesphoro Zeringue. of the mar.
lsh OF st. Laudry, has applied by his petition
TO be appointed administrator of the estate of
Charles Close, deceased, late of the parish Of
st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same IN writing, in my office. in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the presenn
notice. c, NJ. THOMPSON,
1anuafy 81, 1874. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

The Louisiana State Agricultural So
ciety held an interesting two days ses-
sion at Alexandria last week, adjourn
ing on Thursday night to meet at Lake
Charles on the 4th Wednesday of Janu-
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
Bucklen's Aruica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
ss asnt hax or m9ney ny refFnded Ree
cyl.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Would it not be proper for the Police
Jury and Town Council to consult their
legal advisers when questions of law
are submitted for their consideration,
instead of taking the sayso of Sheriff
FOntenOt on the subject?
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

A friend sends in the following clip
ping:
If you have to choose between giving
your boy an education and giving what
business, give him the education. With
that. he is fitted to enjoy and adorn
whatever station he may attain to by
success in life. Without that, the accu-
mutation Of fortune only brings him
regret that he can not enjoy it in all its
fnllness, and bitter reflections on the
shortsightedness of the parents
that permitted him to neglect the
opportunities of youth.
After all it depends on the individual
himself. It a man has natural taste and
appreciation. they will develop with his
growing means to indulge them. On
the. other hand finished education may
make a youth despise and scorn to util-
ize avenues to success that may be open
to Hmm, 0. City Item.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Read the advertisement, in another
column of B. Fellman, 1879 Canal street
New Orleans, and if you should need
any dry goods when you visit the Cres-
cent City give him trial. Mail orders
will receive prompt attention.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

MARRIED--At the Catholic Church.
Opelousas, Feb. 5, 1891, by Rev. A. Du-
bourg, Mr.. LOUIS CARRIERE and Mrs.
PHILoMENE MEAT, widow of Alex U.
Roy.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

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., 1891-02-07

Senator Eustis has our thanks for a
copy of his splendid speech in opposi-
tion to the force bill, delivered in the
Senate of the United States on the 21st
nit
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment of the sale, on February 1s, of a
valuable tract of land situated in this
parish, to effect partition, in the suit
OF Thos. L. Wainwright VS.. Lily May
ct ais. An excellent opportunity to
make fine investment.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Work on the public building, on ac-
count of the bad weather, is progressing
slowly.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Gen. G. Mason Graham, an old resi-
dent of Rapides, died last Saturday.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Have you paid your subscription fol
the ST. Landry Democrat
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

hereby ctftr to publish the tax sales in the
Courier, on the terms proposed above, should
you prefer to use that paper for the purpose
Respectfully, LEoNCE SANDOz,
Publisher Courier.
To Sheriff Fcntenot.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

The parish treasury of Avoyellcs has
q cash balance Of $5721.54 on hand.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICE 70 SUBSCRIBERS!

VTE ARE about to revise our subscriptiou
w list, and III case we should drop he llamc
or any subscriber through error, we would res
that we may rectify the mistake at once. There
are number OF names on our books who are
uchrquent Tor several years and they are res
satisfactory arrangements for contnueing their
subscriptions.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Landry, has applied by his petition tn ba ba a n,.
pointed POM administrator of the estate of Pierre
dry. f'1''n VI o. Lan-
Now therefore notice is hereby ,,;ror ~ -,
partles interested to make opposition to said
Appointment, to file the same in writing in nv
once once IN the town of Opelousas, in ten davs
from the present notice. ''
1 y, oo. CHARLES II. THOMPSON,
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.
James B. Euatis-Term expires March 4, 1891.
Randall J.. Gibson 80 - March 4, 1895.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
WEDNESDAY, February ~, rSas

the following described property in order to
effect partition thereof, viz:
All OF section nine and the east half of section
eight, and the southwest quarter Of the south
east:quarter OF section four, all in township
three south OF range hve east, La. Meridian,
containing in all one thousand and one and
7Sllo0 acres, more CT less, and situated IN the
parish OF st. Landry, La. Ao
Terms and Condltions.-One third of the DIR
chase price payable in cash on the day of saie
and for the balance OF such price purchasers to
execute their promissory notes. in ennaI
amounts, payable respectively in one and 1Wn
years from day OF sale, bearing eight Der cent
per annum interest from date, and to be secur-
ed by special mortgage and vendors privilege
upon the property sold; the purchasers Io
fees at the rate of ten per cent in case of suit TO
thereof. wy b"t
LUCIUS G. DUPRE,
jail 49, 1o'l' AuctlOneer
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
ESTATE OF PIERRE FRETE.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT To47pr
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. 0ooi'1'
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
s. SAAE TO EFFECT 4 PARTITION
THOMAS J.. WAINWRIGHT
VS..
LILLY MAY EFT AIS
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

By virtue OF a Judgment Of the Hon. the Dis
trlct Court Tor the 18th Judicial District hold
ing sessions Ill and for the parish of ST. Landry
olate OF LOUISIANA, rendered III the above enti-
tied cause, there Will be sold at public anction
TO the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed auctioncer. the Sheriff Of the parish Of
81. Landry or amy other duly qualified auction
e3r, at the Court House i'll the town of Onrinn
slS, parish aforesaid, on
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
HDE.EEE JURY.

Z. N. BOagni, President.
II. L. tlstUrgc, Clerk.
+. {. Miibuln, 7. otagg. Sam Haas, L. j. DOss-
man, Dr. +. S. Barry, Pacide Robin c, I.
Ellin. e. v. Ward. u. UurjO. uemhers
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Laurent DuprG, President.
V. K. Iriou, Secretary and supt. Parish Schools
G. J. THOMPSON. W. ". LESLEY, L. Z. Littcl, +.
'. Barry, Frank Wharton, Chas y. Ealer,
Charles Antonio. Iutlnhrr--nnr Nacancu
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07
FARIIERs, UNIONS.

OFELOUsAs UNION No. All meets every other
Saturday at 2. III. in Chachere's Hail j. j
Thompson, President; S. NJ. Peters, Secretary.
IAutvIEW FARMERS UNION No. CSC meets at
Bellevue church lot Saturday in each month";
NJ. Z. Wilson, President; j. 2. Smith, Vice
President; H. c. Peckham, Secretary; Jules
BOutte, Treasurer; A. J. Morgan, Chaplain; J.
5. HaZIeWOOd lecturer; ]. L. ONLY, dOOrkteper
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

Charles N. Thompson, Clerk of District Court.
$, FOntcnDt, Sheriff.
Robert NJ. L!tttll, Coroner.
J. j. THOMPSON, Return'g Officer and Treasurer
+. Sumter Taylor, Assessor.
lieOlgn .. Illua. SurNtYnr
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

J.
), HaZlcWOOd, lecturer; J. L. DAILY, dOOrkeeper
HARMONY UNION No. 6G4 meets al Big Cane
The l>t and 81 Saturdays OF each month"; j. A.
b0yd, President; W. c. Fleslman, Secretary.
CALEDONIA UNION No. G63 meets the 1st and
80 saturdays OF every month at the Sccretary's
home. Rene Calriere, President; G. I. st. Cyr,
Nlce-Prcsidcnt; A. Naln, Secretary; John Jeu-
nlnSs, C1aplain Walter ST Cyr, Lecturer Ar
mand CallIere, Assistant Lecturer; GiImer Som
ner, Doorkeeper: Albert Rider, Assistant Door
St. Landry democrat., 1891-02-07

A writer in the Liverpool Mercury as
serts that the worst case of small pox
can be cured in three days by the use of
cream OF tartar. An ounce to be dis
solved in a pint Of water to be drank at
intervals when cold. This is pronounc-
ed to be never failing remedy.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-22
Saturdays Sessions on Both
Sides Devoted to Routine
Business.
The Senate Fixes April II as
the Day to Pack Up
and Quit,
But the House Must Agree
Before the Resolution
Can Go.
The Floodgates Open and a
Rush Of New Measures
EnSueS.

The senators are evidently becoming
very weary of the interest question
whether it comes up in the shape of a
proposition to fix the rate of interest or
to prevent double taxation by means of
taxing mortgages. and accordingly it
did not require very lengthy arguments
to persuade the majority to suspend the'
special order for a time yesterday
morning and allow the regular order to
proceed briefly. When this was done
Senator Sanborn called up the following
resolution, moving its adoption:
Resolved by the senate he house concur
ring, That this session of the legislature ad-
journ sine die at L. o'clock noon on Friday,
the Eth day of April. 1891. and that " ednes-
day, the 25th day of March, 1891, be fixed as
the last day at which bills can be introduced,
except upon approval and recommendation
of the governor.
Gen. Sanborn made brief speech in
favor of the resolution, saying that he
was of the opinion that less time would
be wasted if the senators understood
that they were to adjourn at a set time.
Senator DOnnelly opposed the resolu-
ton, citing the vast amount of work yet
to be done. Senator McHale took the
same blew of the matter. The state, he
said, was entitled to the services of the
Legislators for the full time provided by
the constitution.
Senator Day took the ground that the
farmers wanted to go home and attend
to putting out their crops. Business
could be hurried and everything cleaned
up by the date set in the resolution.
The matter was finally put to vote and
the resolution adopted by "A yeas to Is
nays, divided as follows:
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-22
WORLD,S FAIR NEEDS

The New York governor, having the
most to take in, has been the first to
reach for the distribution of the direct
tax. His share is over $1,000, 900, very
convenient sum for even large state.
1t is suggested at Chicago that it might
be turned in to fair purposes, but it will
not be, of course. The state will not
even divert any of it to the erection of
the GRANT or SHERMAN monument.
But New YORK will appropriate lib
orally for its representation at the fair.
although it will have as little advantage
10 accrue in the way of advertising its
attractions as almost any state. 1t is not
probable that any state will fail to be
somewhat represented at Chicago; but
Kansas and South Dakota in the West,
and Arkansas, and perhaps one
or two other states South, have
most unfortunately seemed to have
passed the opportunity for state
exhibits, unless special sessions of the
legislature are called to repair the blum
der. 1t is probable this will be done in
response to local sentiment and evident
need. Organizations of enterprlsing
citizens in each are already moving to
insure the representation of the state.
But the common veal and not individ-
ual advantage is involved, and no pri-
vate action can compensate for official
disregard of the opportunity. 1t is in
timated that South Dakota will raise
100000 by local and individual effort.
That would be none too much for useful
investment by state with such varied
ana vast resources, but reliance upon
the action of private parties and inter-
ests will be found very un fortunate.
Kansas is mainly known for its freaks,
and the failure to make an appropria-
tion is one OF them.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-22

would be any marked Improvement.
The Old biunderS might be avoided, but
there would be others that had no warn
ing before them. A woman in st. Paul
Yesterday took large dose of poison,
and only by rapid use of an antidote
escaped serious disaster from a
mistake in the selection of the
bottle. She had been taking doses
from bottles for lifetime. EX-
perience does not avert serious blum
ders. The aged person is by no means
sure to insist that life is not worth liv-
ing. That view is the natural product
OF a career that has had no perez ptible
value to society or any constituent of it,
Probably no person can be found who
would be willing to repeat long life i'll
every fiber and detail But as the choice
is not presented. the better consdera-
ton is to utilize the immediate to the
best advantage without concern as to
duration or subsequent incidents. Life
Is worth living if developed logically
ana in harmony with its highest inter
pretation. As there is to be no encore.
tie performances should be as satisfy
ing as possible.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-22
AMONG THE FLOWERS

1t was understood that there had been
a conclusion reached some time since as
to the national flower, though the men,
ory wasnot quite distinct as to whether
the golden rod, sunflower or what else
was the victor. With the opening of
the season that leads to floral beauty it
may be we'll to recall the facts. A
fragraLt eXhalation comes from the
budding humanity of New York state.
The school children were designated as
the arbiters last year, and the leading
favorites with them were the golden
rod, S1,30S; the rose. 1906, the rest
divided between 1876 competitors. As
all absolute majority is needed for a
choice. new vote is being taken, to
close IN July. 1t is pleasant and USE
full contest, as it leads the children to
look up the varieties and study the
merits of the beauties of nature. The
fact that 12S flowers had supporters
shows how extensive has been the in
Quiry among the 31S,O79 children voting.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-22
They Want Their Wages,

UNIoNTowN, Pa, March 21.-The en-
ployes of the Pennsylvania construction
shops tonight notified their superin
tendent that they would not return un-
til they received their wages, which are
representatives give as an ex-
planatiOn of their delay in pay
ing the men that they are engaged eX-
clusively on two large contracts on
on which they have not received
payment lately. One of these is
the new Masonic temple in Chi
cag0, and representatives of the con-
structlon company have gone there to
secure enough money to pay the men.
1t is thought the trouble will be ad-
jnsted in few days.