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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Washington.

July |, 1891.
The races formally introducing the
Washington Jockey Club to the sport
ing fraternity, came off on June 21st as
advertised. Much interest was display
ed by all present, both visitors and res
idents; general enthusiasm pervaded
the entire crowd, varionsly estimated
at from eight hundred to one thousand ;
and expressions of praise and approval
were heard on every side. The Club is
open to congratulation upon the sue
cess attending its first appearance be-
fore the public.
Our Cotton Factory may now safely
be pronounced an accomplished fact
by even the most cautious and conser-
yative among US. Activity reigns SUI
promo ON the site; the entire amount of
machinery requisite and which necessi-
tated twenty one cars for its transporta-
ton, has been received and is being
promptly unloaded aud erected. The
carpenters are working zealously, being
bnsily engaged upon the second floor of
the main building. All feel that both
employers and employees deserve un-
stinted communication for tllcir enthu-
siasm and energy.
Misses Annie Hardesty aud Addie
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Sober Sense.


That all the farmers have not gone
daft at the" hue and cry" of scheming
politicians is indicated by the Ruston
IiDcoln parish) Caligraph as follows:
WHICH IS TIE GREATEST EVIL?
We heard a plain old farmer say a
few days ago: 81 have never gambled
in my life; never bought a lottery tick
ct in my life, and have always been OPP
posed to all games of chance, but, as
thousands of men will gamble, one way
or the other. despite all the laws for
bidding it, think the lottery does less
evil than gambling at cards and other
games, and should be licensed as a
means of revenue to the State, just as
other Objectionable things arc regulat-
ed by law under the license system.
Very few farmers ever buy lottery
loss from it. If one should buy a dol
terfere with his time or affect his
health. But great many Of our farm
ers do visit drinking saloons, and while
there, besides spending their money in
dissipation, will sit down to il card ia
BILE, bet money on the games, and very
often lose s.. SO or >25 before return
ing home. Yet Il great many men who
do these very things are down on the
lottery and down on everybody who
are in favor of the lottery as a means
of revenue for the State.
CHOW, | think fhey had better reform
themselves and that the State had bet
ter stop licensing much worse evils be-
fore they talk SO morally and reli-
giously about the lottery which has
been tolerated by various nations for
centuries past. Why, the churches and
governments themselves have raised
money by the use Of lotteries. If we
are to go by morals, let the law be ap-
piled to worse evils, also credit"
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

The Alexandria Times, in noting the
fact that the Morehonse Clarion, an
advocate of the lottery amendment,
hoists at its masthead the name of
Auditor 0. B. Steele, an anti, as its can
dldate for Governor, says that " this
proves what the lottery advocates have
always maintained, that they would
wish the fight on this measure to be
made outside the Democr4tic party. If
the ants force the issue as they seem
determined to do, they will live to re-
greet if. With all the bravado Of some
of the organs, it is clear case of
whistling to keep their courage MP.
This is amply evidenced by their dispo-
sitlon to court and coddle the colored
vote. Mr.. Foster and associates refus-
ed to accept the proposition to sub
NIT the amendment to vote of white
Democrats of the State, and very few
well Informed men believe that they
would accept it to-day. They are
grasping for the Cn!ored vote as the
drowning man grasps at straw.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
The Alliance Pic-Nic.
Crowley Signal

Crowley Signal.
While too much cannot be said about
the splendid management of the picn
given by the Farmers Alliance on Sat-
urday last, and the hospitable attention
given to the visitors by the managers on
this most pleasant occasion, we must
confess our surprise in hearing such I'M
iversal condemnation among the MEM
bers of the Farmers Alliance them
ing the stand, and making political
speeches under the guisc Of Lottery.
From what we learned, that day, we
know for Il certainty that at least Is per
cent OF the Farmers Alliance, who were
at the picnic were opposed to such re-
form politicians as Judge E. L. Lewis
getting on the stand and preaching pu-
rity. In fact every one whom we have
seen or spoken to OH the subject, that
day and since, have been open in their
condemnation of the cheek exhibited
by him. They did not like his method
of counting the colored vote, through
his recommendation of Il negro as post
master, aud fishing for the Alliance sup
port on the Lottery issue. In speaking
of the Press he would not say, that it
had all been bought, hnt be lett an i'm
preston that it had been. A very
prominent Farmers Alliance member,
WHO was standing by at the time, re-
marked that it did not sound we'll for
Il District Judge to be making such
broad assertions, that when men were
so quick to believe others had been used
or tampered with, that they might be
fishing for the same thing themselves.n
The speech fell flat and did not create
a ripple of enthusiasm in the vast as
sembly. Judge Lewis must have very
poor opinion Of the citizens of Acadia to
insinuate that their votes can be bought
in an election for any purpose. They
their votes as their judgments dictate
for the true prosperity and relief of the
necessities of the State.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Crowley Signal: 1t is well known that

Crowley Signal: 1t is well known that
Judge Lewis is one of the founders and
editors of the Clarion, and it was he
who chcevully recommended the negro
postmaster. C. L. Steele, prominent
Farmers Alliance member, was the
white man who was the Negroes com
petitor for the Opelousas postoffice.
He hal no letter from our District Judge
recommending linn. Nov that Judge
Lewis negro postmaster can work up
negro politicians and negro votes for
him, he is turning his attention to secure
the Alliance vote. The negro postmas-
tersbip is the giided bait to catch the
ignorant, unsuspecting negro suffrage,
and the anti lottery slogan is the thrill
ing pibrocll that is to marshal the Ali
ance hosts to his standard This is the
plan to neutralize oil and water" DO
itics and combine in unified strength
two hostile forces to accomplish con-
Trajectory ends. Will soft soaping in
promising minor Offices, catch the negro
vote 2 Will the Farmers ALLIANCE for
get the triumph of the negro postmas-
ter over their member-Mr. Steele
Will the Farmers Union swallow this
affront, reverse their most outspOken
declaration that the office must seek
the man and not the man seek the
office 2" Are they going to let the side
issue-the Lottery amendment-bind
their eyes and obscure their judgments
apon the vital issues Of the next cam
paign? Is white supremacy and dem
ocratic usages to be sacrificed to such
demagngnes Let them think.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Bayou Chicct.

Tour correspondent gives long ac-
count of the base ball game which two
other correspondents describe i'll this
issue, and concludes as follows
Weather very warm and dry. Poll
tics quiet, but we are resting easy on
the subject aud only watching with one
eye open. We beg to tender the Vile
Plate brass band vote Of thanks for
kindly furnishing music at Vile Plate
or Sunday to help the day beirga grand
success, and say to the boys of Vile
Plate, whenever yon visit Chicot you
will find the tch-striDg on the ont
side; just pull it and walk in.
(CHICOT,)
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Farmer Democrats.

n. o. City Item.
The ambitious Alliance leaders prac-
tlcally say to their fellow members OF
the Democracy: We will remain in the
party if you give us control, otherwise
we will hoit.' This spirit is illustrated
by hr. I. 5. Adams, president Of the
State Farmers Union and Gov. Nichols
recent appointee as State Commissioner
of Agriculture. In denying to the
Baton Rouge Capital Item that he
favors the formation of third party,
Capt. Adams added this proviso:
But it is not improbable that the am
bilious leaders of the Democratic party
may force the Alliance to seek redress
of the wrongs done the farmers into
other channels of relief and say to their
old comrades, Hayward sisters, de-
part in peace
President Adams has ruled all Demo-
cratic editors out of the Alliance, which
is a secret cath-bound order of which
only the selected can acquire member
ship ID; and he would now make of all
other classes Of the Democracy mere
" heWers of wood and drawers of wa
teri to his American, I'm Democrat
ic political league.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Plaisance.


On Sunday, Juno 25th, the S. Brass
Baud of Vile Plate proceeded II, the
Base Ball grounds followed by large
crowd. Then followed a Base Ball
game between the Pine Prairie b. B. c.
aud V. p. Excelsior B. B. C. The Ex-
celsors gained an easy victory of ten
points and played enc inning less.
On same evening invitations were given
for a grand ball at the V. P: Social
Hall which was largely attended and
heartily enjoyed. Among the young men
of our vicinity were Messrs. E. Pitre,
Hollier and Meyers. Some Of the ladies
were Misses Quirk and Latleur, the
opinion of several being that Miss May
Qnir,l was the belle. Hard ground,
hard work and soft dust is the only
news in our prairie all are anxiously
awaiting rain for crops and stock.
FRIEND.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

1--WE announced long Since" says the
Iberville South, that the lottery amend
ment should cut no figure in politics.
We are still OF that opinion, because we
believe that there can be an honest DIFF
ference of opinion among Democrats
upon the question of the adoption or re-
lection of that measure. Any other
course would create chickering's and
possibly dissension and division in the
ranks Of the party, where none should
exist, and narrow down contests for Of
fee between pro and anti-lottery adj
herents. We are satisfied that large
majority of the white people of this par
ish favor the lottery amendment, and
yet we do not desire to see all Offices
occupied by that element alone Of our
population. There are many excellent
men whose opinions are at variance
with ours on this question, but we would
not hesitate to support them for exalted
positions. This is rule that must
work both ways, otherwise it will fail
of its purpose. Fortunately we live in
a community where federation and not
fanaticism holds sway, and therefore
we have no fears for the integrity of the
party
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
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out fHed-Ake"

The Rev. John 7. McBryde, Pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Marshall, Tex, writes:
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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

The apportionment of the proposed
lottery license is as follows; annually
to the public schools, $350.000; leyees,
S350,000; charities, $4,000; pensions
to Confederate veterans, $4,000;
drainage of New Orleans, $1,000
general fund OF the State, $s50.000.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
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Humble spent very pleasant day in
Opelousas on Sunday last. as guests OF
Mr.. Randie's most hospitable family. .
Miss Eleanor Daniel of Bayou Brut
was in town for few days recently,
much to the joy of her many friends.
Our celebrated Woodworth Springs
were yesterday the scene of a delightful
and elegant picnic given by Miss Trust
Foster to a favored few Of her friends:
The dinner was most sumptuous and
abundant, everything being served
with that lavish hospitality which lends
such a zast to even the plainest viands.
An enjoyable surprise awaited the
guests in the ripe and luscious water
melons contributed from DR.. Paul Eos
trr's prolific garden. Among those
present from town may be mentioned
Misses Annie Haraesty, Emily Mont
gomery and Addie Humble.
Mrs. p. T. Blacksher Of Plaisance, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. W. 5.
Evans, were in town for few hours
this afternoon.
MAURICE BERRIAS.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
A Plain Proposition.

Jackson Patriot
1t is to he noted viii a degree OF com
placency that there are people in this
State who pay little Oh no attention to
the wild ShllekS Of these nrti-lottery
office seekers. The people OF Louisiana
are sensible of the fact that the lottery
has been in existence for about twenty
three years, aud that no great calamity
has fallen upon them so far by reason
of its existence, and they can safely
rely on the fact that it will be no worse
in the future than it has in the past.
The lottery revenue amendment is
simply business proposition to the
State of Louisiana, the acceptance of
which will bring The State the enormous
revenue of 81 $50, 900 per annum. Think
about it; can the State possibly do
without this money unless it increases
All already bGrdenSome rate Of taxation 7
The State must have the money from
somewhere to build up its waning in
situations, educate its children, build its
levees and pay its debts. The pointed
question for the taxpayer to consider is,
whether he wants to let the lottery COM
pany pay this money or go down in his
jeans and bring it out.
The St. James Courier realizes the
danger in the attempt at persecution for
opinions sake, which seems to be the
plan of campaign OF the Ants. Speak
ing of the Grand Opera House incendi-
arism and vituperatlon, it says:
1t is feared by all who look upon the
autonomy of the Democratic party as d
necessity in Louisiana, that the methods
employed by the Ants wilresult in the
disruption OF that party, one OF the
greatest misfOTlunes that could befall
Louisiana. That these gentlemen are
at perfect liberty to conduct their cam
paign az they deem best, none will en-
deavor to deny, but it is to be dtploled
that they should have recourse to such
means, which are entirely unnecessary.
We can readily understand their at
tempts to make of the lottery question
the main issue Of the next campaign,
for it offers the only possibility Of sue
cess, as were they to rely upon the
merits of the present administration for
a campaign issue, their appeals to the
people could only be laughed at.
graphed from Denver On Friday last,
Rev. Sam Small says the Colorado con-
ference is misrepresented and himself
damaged 10y the incorrect statement
that it had dismissed Or expelled him
from the Methodist ministry. He says
he would need be first tried aud convict
ed before such action could be taken.
Having resigned the presidency of
Utah university and his accounts there
with having been audited satisfac-
torily, he asked Dr. Tiff, his ecclesias-
tic superior, to be reported to the Colo
RADIO conference and there discontinued
from further connection. The vote in
the matter was purely formal and in
no sense penal or condemDatory. No
charge was ever preferred and none is
pending in the church courts against
Mr.. Small. He will, he says, continue
his labors as heretofore
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
Vile Plate.

o'S'''
Our town had lively appearance
last Sunday, the occasion OF Base Bal
game which was played by the Excel l.
siors of this place and the w: Clark
Pine Prairie Club. In seven innings
the game stood Excelsior 6G, Pine
Prairie 43. The Pine Prairans are
heavy batters, but the hurricane that
came from the tall pines could not
overcome tie boys dressed in blue.
And we'll known gentleman from
Chicot, pi ointment in base ball circles,
thought that it was worse than cyclone
that had struck him, for he declares
that it was a thunder storm, and lett
before the storm was over, minus his
pool. Come again, old boy, and your
name will be Convinclhle.
TIE game was witnessed by at least
500 people, among whom were great
many ladies. Among those present we
noticed Messrs. IL. l.. Erich, DIR. Willie
Quilll, Sam Haas, and J. {. hurry and
families Of Bayou Chicot, Mr.. Charles
Tatman and family, from DoSsman ;
Mrs. J. II. Kennedy and daughter, OF
Black Lake Mr.. r. O. Hardy and lady,
Outlet Bros, Joseph Aidnin, FaGius
Nidrinc and lady, Dorvile Lntieur aud
lady, accompanied by Miss Lille
Hardy, Of Chataignler; Judge Il. 1. La
feur and lady, Of Bellair Cove; MIR.
Jean Stagg and sisters, and Miss Rosa
Stagg, of Grand Prairie.
A. n. Hollicr, Captain of the Plat
sance Clyclones, Tom Meyers. L. e;
Evans, Sydney st. Amant, accompanied
by their best girls, and Mr.. Paul Dupio
and lady, Miss May Quirk, Ed gar pitre,
Onezime Latleur and many others from
Plaisance. were also present to admire
the progress made by the Vile Plat
ians. Last but not least, our popular
Sheriff, Hon. T. S. FonteDot of your
town was also present
After the game was over all We're. i'll
vited to the Social Club Hall, where
dancing was kept up to Il late hour.
Since the defeat of the Pine Prairie
Club the Excelsiors claim the cham
pionsbip of the parish which they are
justly entitled to, as it is well known
fact that Pine Prairie has defeated both
clubs from Chicot.
CAD1AN.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

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St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

Buy Your Fruit Jars
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04
c.. DIETLEIN'S.
AROUND THE EMPIRE PARISH.

Corner North and Union Streets, Opelousas
St. Landry democrat., 1891-07-04

That all the farmers have not gone
daft at the clue and cry of scheming
politicians is indicated by the Ruston
LDcoln parish) Caligraph as follows:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-05

Client city was told by one of them that
while most Of the visitors hugely enjoyed
the trip, there was, by way Of contrast, one
among them whom nothing wonderful in
nature or art could touch.
The landscape had no charms for him,
the Alps did not impress him, the beauties
OF Paris and Vienna did not evoke his
ecstacies. Nothing that he saw had the
slightest effect of drawing out the least ex-
preston of .9dmiration. Weeks and weeks
passed, and the rest of the party were
dumfouuded at his lack of appreciation
of the sights which met them on all sides
Finally it was decided to send commit
tee of four-two gentlemen and two ladies
to his room and inquire what it was pre-
vented his enjoyment of the trip
"Old man." said one of the committee,
"tell us what is the matter. If any one in
the party has displeased You we will dis
miss him; il any wrong has been done you
we shall see that it is remedied; but do tell
us what the trouble is, for we are trying
hard to please you"
"Well," said the unappreciative tourist,
~ do not care to say anything about my
trouble. wanted to keep it to myself, but
as you have asked me | may as we'll out
with it. The matter is just this; This is
my wedding trip-the first wedding trip
ever made-and Pm so blamed poor that
did not have money enough to take my
wife with mel"-New York Recorder
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-05

The other day person dropped down in
an apoplectic fit Immediately in front of a
police station and was carried inside A
moment after woman forced her way in
through the crowd gathered around the
door exclaiming:
my husbandl My poor husbandi Clear
the way and let in the air."
She then busted herself by taking off the
mans cravat and performing other little
offices till a surgeon arrived, and the pa
tient gradually recovered his senses. On
this the sergeant in charge observed that
it was happy relief for his distressed wife
as we'll as for himself.
"My wifeP exclaimed the man; why,
am a bachelor"
On seeking for the woman it was found
that she had disappeared, and with her the
watch and purse of the patient, which she
had adroitly abstracted under the very
eyes of the police. -I4ondon Tit-Bits