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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25
Died, April 18th, 1891, p Hesrard

Died, April 25,h, 1891, r. Heyrard
Comeau, aged d years, months and
8 days. The sudden death Of this esti-
mable young man has caused grief to
his family and to his friends, and has
excited general sympathy in this com
mnnity. Only a few months since he
was happily married TO beautiful, ac-
complished and amiable lady, Miss Fe-
licia Durio, daughter of Mr.. Diomel
Durio. The deceased received his edu-
cation at Hiawassee College in Tennes-
see, and had entered upon an active
business career, full of industry, .enter-
prise and hopefulnesse was man
ly, Straightforward young ken, coura-
geous, true to his friends, and bf hon.
orable character. This grief-stricken
family have been called spon of late to
suffer other grieyous losses, and in their
great sorrow have the full sympathy of
a wide circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. Death in its turn comes to all,
but the death of the young just step
ping upon the threshold of life is in
deed full of sadness. Every Office of
the tenderest affection and friend
ship as well as of religion, was exercis-
ed during his illness to alleviate his
sufferings of mind and body, and truly
he lacked nothing to soothe his dying
pillow. HDreceived the last sacra-
ment Of his church, and after taking
an affectionate leave of all his family
and stricken wife he resigned himself
to die peacefully and without tremor
of fear. Peace to his ashes.
Washington Ua.) is ahead of Ope-
lousas on the postoffce question. A
meeting was held in Perseverance
hall there, on the night of the 21st
inst, presided over by Mr.. W. A.
Flynn, with Mr.. r. LeBourgeois as
secretary. Mr.. Gilbert L. Dupre adj
dressed the meeting. No other. name,
except that OF Harry Bloch, figures in
the proceedings.
"Mr. Dupre thoroughly expounded
the subject, showing the people the
danger of the drift of politics to the
days of radical supremacy, and calling
upon all white men to nip the flower
in the bud.
"The chair appointed committee
to draft resolutions, and recess OF five
was given for the committee
to report"
The following are the resolutions,
adopted without dissenting vote /"
Whereas, we learned OF the appoint
ment of colored postmaster IN the
person OF Harry Bloch, for our sister
town of Opelousas,
And, whereas, we are informed that
our friends and neighbors in aforesaid
town, are bent upon protesting and
the aforesaid appointment,
Therefore, be it resolved, by the citi-
zens of the town of Washington, in
mass-meeting assembled, that we un-
hesitatingly join our brethren of said
town, in denouncing this appoint
ment
Be it further resolved, that We stand
ready to give to the people of said
town our unqualified approval and
support in any steps they may take to
accomplish this end
Be it further resolved, that we will
our support from any man
Or set of men who will aid, encourage
and countenance said appointment.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

.A decision in the lottery case is ex-
pected next Monday.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

DR.. Bercier is having an addition
made to his Office, so as to have more
shade during warm weather.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

1t is said that work on the Panama
canal will be resumed in few months.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

Laurent Dupre Esq, attorney to aid
tax collector, has resigned the appoint
ment.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

Joshua Kemp, Jr., sheriff of Grant
parish, died while absent from home
on April 14th, from dose of morphine
taken for cold and supposed by him
to be qllinine.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

Last Tuesday and Wednesday we
had rain which did power" of good
to the farmers.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

E. III. Vordenbaumen sells pire lum-
Der at $12 per M it.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

The A-tak-a-pa Family and Planta-
tion Remedies for sale by all Druggists.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

Pittsburgh coal at E. III. Vordenbau
mems lumber yard.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

The proposed glove contest in our
town, under the auspices Of the Young
Mems Athletic Club, meets with some
opposition on account Of the plan Of
having it take place in fenced enclo-
sure near the center of town. The con-
test, we understand, is to take place
between two amateur pugilists OF New
Orleans, the spectators to pay an en-
trance fee BY reference to Act No. 20
passed at the last session of the legis-
lature, it will be seen that no exhibi-
tion Of pugilism or glove contest can
take place under penalty of six months
Imprisonment in the parish Jail and q
fine of $500, provided that the prohi-
bition shall not apply TO such exIibi-
tions taking place within the rooms
of regularly chartered athletic clubs "
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

"a prize fight will no doubt draw"
better than A horse. race, but il .lilss is
harder to sec and costs more money to
be seen.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

Prize fights do not happen every
day, and they are generally distant ;
and it requires time and money to
get to them. A prize fight is some
thing that the average genus homo
wants to see once, at any rate, before
he dies and the "boys" are going to
see one, if they have to charter, in
corporate, enclose, and cover over a
whole square for club room, to do it.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25
The board of commissioners to assess


The board of commissioners to assess
railroads, telegraph and telephone
lines, met at Baton Rouge on 2lst
inst. The Texas and Pacific railway
was assessed at $1,000 per mile, the tap
and branch roads of the same at $500
per mile the Louisville, New Orleans
and Texas railway at $1,000 per mile ;
the Central Louisiana road at $1,000
per mile; the Great Southern Tele-
phone line at $50 per mile; the West
ern Union Telegraph Company at 500
per mile, with an additional assess
ment of 500 per mile upon wires over
three.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-04-25

The proceedings Of the last meeting
Of the Parish Farmers Union have not
come to hand.
, 1891-07-24

Books for Boys Who Lived Years Ago.
A lesson book for children is attrib-
uted to Alcuin, and it contains ques-
tons on arithmetic which are said to
be found even in some current school
books, Here is a specimen Of them
IAN old man met a child. Good day,
my son, says he; may you live as long
as you have lived, and as much more,
and thrice as much as all this; and il
God give you one year in addition to
the Others you will be Just a century
old What was the lads age7' The
first book given to his people in Eng
lish by Alfred the Great was "Consola-
tons of Philosophy" to which he adj
ded THE Universal History of Orosius,"
a very favorite book in monastery
schools.
In the Tenth century Aelfric, the
grammarian," wrote n "Colloquy," in
tended as a reading book to help boys
to speak Latin. 1t consists Of CONVEX
sation about everyday life. In
place n boy is made to say that he is
too young to eat meat, but he vas not
too young to drink beer, as he says that
he drinks ale, ''if he n get it," In
the same century appeared a book on
astronomy for children, as well as n
map, now preserved in the British mu-
scum, .''less incorrect and having fewer
fabulous countries than some made
later. "-London Saturday Review.
, 1891-07-24

In ~timekeeping qualities and in finish
there is no difference between n seven
jeweled watch, n full jeweled watch
and an adjusted watch. The advan-
tage of a full jeweled watch is only in
the patent regulator, by which the er
ror can be reduced to n few seconds per
month. The patent regulator moves
the lever the ten-thousandth part Of an
inch at a time, while the least move
ment by the hand of the lever in cheaper
watches must be one hundred times
greater. All watches not adjusted to
temperature will run fast or slow when
subjected to changes II one can spare
time TO regulate the watch to the new
condition there is little advantage in an
adjusted watch. The extra cost over u
seven jeweled watch is not in the Jewels,
which are worth one cent each, nor in
any finer work on the movement, but
solely in the labor Of adjusting the bal
ance so that it will run the same in an
oven as in a cake of ice, and in the
profits to the factory. This factory
profit comes in higher grade mgve-
ments, the seven jeweled beiSg sold mt
about cost. New York TrGSI.
, 1891-07-24

ried sister In New York city to take charge
Of her. After various trials as a domestic
she became a waiter in a cafe, where she
met her slayer, and soon went to live with
him.
Alex Weiss was n native OF Buda- Pesth,
where he Inherited some money, md at
Vienna he made a small fortune, but lost
1t again and removed to America. His
wife inherited some SIS, 900 in Vienna and
returned there, intending to get a divorce
from him, as he believed. They had not
lived happily together. Then his relations
with Minnie began, and TO the amazement
OF his friends-for he wus n man Of unu-
sual culture and education-he became in
fatuated with her and madly Jealous Of
her.
And now appears the strangest fact in
the whole affair. He had been preparing
for suicide for weeks and trying to get
Minnie to die with him. She had con.
sented and then refused, and he had tried
to drown her, to strangle her, to hang her.
Their latest mutual agreement" appears
to ave been TO jump from a high bridge
together. As near as can be determined
she had consented once more TO die with
him in the room, and once more backed
out, and he had decided to mike a sure
thing OF It. But he Is dead, and she has
chances for life.
, 1891-07-24
LEADER PREMIUMS.
A Variety of Handsome Presents TO
be Given to Subscribers This
Month.
Read the List Over Carefully and
Make Your Choice Before it
is Too Late.


We desire to close out all OF our pre-
miums this month, and 10 order to do so
offer them as per terms given below.
There arc nearly 400 premiums repre-
scnting a cash value OF about 500. All
OF these premiums are TO De given to
subscribers absolutely Tree. No sub
scrloer' however VIII DC enttied 10
premium except by paying ms or her SUP
scriptlon In advance the length oil time
specified IN the table below. The only
exception to this rule is where subscribers
have tstep tho tronble IN save the .'nre-
-nmnroa.n 10 -, H. oxu,io,
mum coupons We oAosptO"
only because we advertised TO give some
OF the premiums for coupons, and we do
as we agree. Twenty-Five coupons from
Tup D1rv Ir,rrp ~ "a, c. H.
u
WEEKLY VIII secure ahV premium that
raying one dollar in advance will secure.
If YOU have no oupon then you must
,.v Tho sroo;6o5 time !, .5,aroo Thoso
NN1 ~ -
are our terms anu II VIII U useless 10 ask
for any Others.
AS the number OF premiums is a little
- .nn ~ H.
, 1891-07-24

1t Is a long time yet before you will
have your knapsacks packed for the great
encampment to be held at Detroit. Mich,
but some OF you are even now inquiring as
to the best route.
If you will ask any ticket agent or hotel
clerk for a folder containing a map of the
Great Wabash route and will examine
that map, you will see hat this line offers
inducements unequaled. For instance,
you will see that the Wabash can take
you from either Kansas City or Council
Bluffs, by way OF St. LOUIS and Chicago,
or Toledo, or via the direct air line straight
to Detroit without change of cars.
Write to me for full information and
valuable pointers. @. NJ. HAMRsoN,
Coml Agent. 1927 Seventeenth street,
Denver. Colo.
, 1891-07-24

run of with and married n young New
York beauty OF good family, and had won
the affections of an actress with whom he
is at present ION the road somewhere"
The first warning the general public had
came in the shape of a circular letter from
Guiding Star lodge, No. zoe, |. o. o. f., of
New York city, warning the fraternity in
general hat H.. o, Watson was an expelled
member OF that lodge, and had swindled
many, very many of the brethren. The
circular ended thus;
lie was last heard Of In Paiisade, New. Snid
Watson Is Twenty-Five years old, slender, tall,
with a fair complexion and clean shaven face.
He Ia a rapid talker. very plausible in CONVEX
satiOu and Is apparently we'll up in the work.
He is an expelled member of this 10 dge. Look
out for him FraternRlly,
WILLIAM PALMER, n. G.
F. A. MYRlcK, Recording Secretary.
The out townships were soon heard from,
and the returns came in rApidly-all one
way. 1t appears that Watson is such II
plausible talker that he could convince the
brethren anywhere that his remittances
had been delayed, and borrow anywhere
from $40 TO $50 on the strength OF a check,
which invariably came back protested.
His marriage was quite romantic. HI met
Miss Leone Pearl Preston, OF lO4 West
Eighty-third street, New York, In 1880, at
Dion BOucicaults school of acting, and
won her love 80 completely that In 1890 she
committed herself and her 500 to his keep
ing. They were married in Buffalo, and had
II good time as long as the money lasted.
She was not Tong in finding out his cha
acter and returned to her parents. He
o consoled himself. however, with Mis-
Thornton, an actress, with whom he is
now supposed to be travelling in the west
His father, II. d. Watson; Of Greenfield
Mass, is a well To do real estate dealer ant
"A very respectable gentleman. Princeton
Is the college from which young Watson
was expelled, after taking In" students
hotel keepers and many others. His mott
appears to be quick deals aud small profits
for he seldom strikes a victim for NOR,
than ten dollars.
, 1891-07-24

When the London apprentice laughs
at the Scotticisrns of the North Briton,
and when the London Atheneum is de
pressed by the language of cultured
Americans, there is to be discovered
behind the laugh and the scott an as
sumption that any departure from the
usage which obtains in London is most
depIorable. The laugh and the scott
are the outward and visible signs of an
inward and spiritual belief that the
Londoner is the sole guardian and trus-
tee of the English language. But this
is a belief for which there Is no founda-
ton whatever.
The English language Is not bank
rupt that it needs to have a receiver
appointed; it is quite capable Of mind
ing its own business without the care OF
n committee Of Englishmen. II indeed
n guardian were necessary, what Eng
lishman would it be who would best
preserve our pure English-the shep-
herd of Dorset or the miner of North
cumberland, the Yorkshire man or the
cockneyH If it is not the London ap
prentice who is to set the standard, but
the Englishman of breeding, it is hard
to discover the ground wherein this
Englishman can claim superiority OF
taste or knowledge over the other edu-
Gated men to whom English is the
mother tongue, whether they were born
in Scotland, Ireland or America, in Au
India or Canada -Brander
Matthews in Harper's.
, 1891-07-24
SOMETHING IN A NAME

Omaha is ENJOYING a rather peculiar
contest IN the courts. in 1881 James +.
Boyd, who was then mayor OF the town
and last year was elected governor Of the
state, though subsequently, custed from
Office on a ;cchnicslitY. finished the con
suuetien Of 'Boyd's opera house" Since
that date the house has been used for
theatrical purposes and known by the
same name.
A few months ago the property was
sold by Mr.. Boyd to the American Bank
Building company. The deed con Seyei
house" together with all its appurten-
ances. Mr.. Boyd soon alter began the
construction of handsome new theater a
few blocks away. In the meantime the
bank company had leased its newly
acquired thcater to a gentleman from
Topeka who began to lavishly advertise
its ~rc-opening under a new manage
nent. In al of these announcements
"Bovd's." AS Mr.. Boyd intended
to call his new theatcr by his own name
these flaming posters aud newspaper ad-
vertisements gave him lots Of grief. lie
finally went into the courts and obtained
a temporary Injunction restraining the use
OF his name in connection with the house.
The case is passing through its regular
legal stages and 1t is not only beng hotly
contested but is arousing a good deal OF
feeling. Just what the outcome will be is
pretty hard to determine but from this
distance it looks as though Mr.. Boyd
would lose his case. The name of a
theater undoubtedly possesses some of
the same value that would attach TO a
trade mark or a newspaper title although
perhaps in a lesser degree. 1t would
therefore be ordinarily rated in a business
transaction as part of the good will"
The outcome Of the case will be
watched for with a good deal of interest.
, 1891-07-24
The Hot Springs OF Dakota.

These springs are randy becoming IA
nous on account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties of tho waters. and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are delightfully."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, Astounding in beau
tiiul scenic effects and at an altitude of
S,+00 feet above the sea level; thus insur-
ing a pure atmosphere and exhilaratIng
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the enterprising and progressive
management of the Hot Springs company
many desirable improvements have been
made; among the number the erection Of
a commodious bath house fitted up with
all modern ~conveuiences for the comfort
of guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout.
conducted in frst-class style and at rca-
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
at a private house will find many board.
ing places where good accommodations
are furnished, and at moderate prices.
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route to Hot Springs
with through sleeping car accommoda
tons from Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora an,
Grand Island, makes the trip an easy an,
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit of al
who desire to test the efficacy of th
waters, round trip tickets at reduced rates
good for ninety DAYS, are now on sale n
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For pamphlet, descriptive of tn
springs, and full information at to rates
time, etc, apply to any agent of the com
pany, or to j. FRANCIS,
Gen'l Pass'r & Ticket Agt., Omaha
Neb.
, 1891-07-24

fearful uprour was heard in the room.
Screams, struggles, several pistol shots
and the sound OF a falling body. When
the first policeman TO arrive broke open the
door, this was what he saw;
The girl, naked and covered with blood,
lay upon a large CUB bed at the left Of
the room. She was black in the face. \
clothes rope, six feet in length, had been
wound around her neck and then drawn
taut. IL had been knotted and the ends
dangled from the bed. The rope had sunk
SO deep in the flesh that the policeman had
difficulty in cutting it. On the floor at
the foot Of the bed, near the window, Weiss
was lying in a pool OF blood. He was clad
in a white iapnel undershirt and cotton
drawers. His jaws were set in agony and
one arm lay at his side, while his right
arm, which was upon bis breast, clutched
a small, three bladed. horn handled pen
knife with the large blade open. The blade
was only two and a half inches long, but
It had done fearful execution. There were
ten stab wounds and three pistol bullet
wounds In Weiss breast, but he was still
alive. A 42-calibre five chamber revolver,
evidently recently purchased and with its
entire five chambers empty, was under him.
He died in a few minutes. The girl, with
, 1891-07-24
DAKOTA HOT SPRINGS.

The popularity OF these springs is fast IN
crenslng, both as "A summer and n health re-
sort. The cures effected by its waters are many
and marvellous. The altitude of the place
$3.50 feet makes the atmosphere eXhllernting
aud absolutely free from malaria. They are
surrounded by wonderful freaks of nature,
and delightful scenery. The elegant new
plunge bath go feet long by 80 feet wide, Just
completed hasadded a very attractive feature
to this resort. The hotels are fitted 1p with
all modern improvements, and accommodate
lions are ample.
The FIRE ont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
railroad goes direct to the Springs with palace
sleepers from Omaha without change. Iourist
tickets good Tor ninety DAYS from date of sale
can be had all the year round. For pamphlets
concerning these springs or any Information
as To rates, etc, call on or address any agent
OF the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
and Sioux City & Pacific railroads, or
j. II. B~UCIASA General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
II. g. BuRT, General Manager.
, 1891-07-24

Brander Matthews in Harper's shows
that the well of English indebted" is
no more the exclusive possession Of
Englishmen than of Americans lie
asserts that ''of Criticisms there are as
many and as worthy of collection and
c%ollocation as were the most of the
Americanisms the all embracing Bart
lett gathered into his dictionary In
deed, II a Scot or n Yankee were to pre-
pare a glossary Of Criticisms on the
ample scale adopted by Mr.. Bartlett,
and with the same generous hospitality,
the result would surprise no II more
than the Englishman. We should find
in its pages many a word and phrase
and turn of speech omnon enough in
England and quite foreign to the best
usage Of those who speak English
Criticisms as worthy OF reproof as the
worst specimen of the mongrel speech
adopted by some humorists in Amer
ica.N
, 1891-07-24
PUBLIC SALE.

In the matter OF the estate of Samuel
e. Morgan. deceased.
Notice of administrator of sale of real
estate.
Notice is hereby given that in pursu-
ance of an order of the first Judicial dis.
trict court, in and for Laramie county,
Wyoming, made on the first day OF july,
a. ID. 1891, in the matter OF the estate
OF Samuel G. Morgan, deceased, the un.
designed, administratOr of the said es-
tate, will sell at public auction. to the
highest bidder. Subject tn confirmation
by the said district COURT on THURSDAY.
the 18th day of August, A. d. 1891, at
2 O'Clock p. m, at the front door of the
court house of said Laramie county in
the city of CHEYENNE, all the right, title,
interest and estate of the said Sam
uel g. Morgan. had at the time of his
death, and all the right, title and
interest that the said estate has, by
operation OF law. or otherwise acquired
other than aud in addition to that of the
said Samuel G. Morgan. at the time OF
his death, in and to all those certain lots,
parcels and pieces OF land situated, lying
and being in the said city of CHEYENNE,
county of Laramie and state of Wyo-
ming: that is to say:
An undivided one.tbird interest in the
fractional northwest quarter of section /,
township 10, north range 81 west, con-
tanning ninety five acres, aud all that part
of the southwest quarter of section |,
township ID, range 81 west, lying dis
tant 100 feet north from the center line of
the main track of the Union Pacifi, rail
way, containing sixty five acres.
An undivided one third interest in lots
3 and 4, block 81, in the city of Cheyenne,
as sad lots and block are laid down and
described 10 a map or plat of said city, in
the office of the county clerk and ex-oficio
register of deeds of the county OF Laramie.
An undivided one half interest in lots |
and 2, in block 1854. in the city of Chev-
enne, as said lots and block are laid down
and described on the map or plat of said
city and on file in the office of the county
clerk and ex oficio register of deeds of the
said county OF Laramie.
An undivided one.ffth equity in lots |.
2 and 3, IN block 1884, in said city of
Cheyenne.
Terms ard conditions OF sale.
len per cent of the purchase price to
be paid at the time and place of sale; 40
per cent of the said purchase price on.the
confirmation Of the sale BY said district
court; the balance OF the purchase money
to be paid OF or before the LIST OF April,
A. ID. 1892, with interest thereon at the
rate OF II per cent per annum from the
date Of the confirmation OF the said sale,
to be secured a by mortgage on the property
purchased. FRED L. CLARY,
Administrator of the estate of Samuel G.
Morgan, deceased.