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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-22

EXPRESSIONS of coincidence are COM
ing in to John Sherman in every mail.
Republican papers are %recounting his
long and able services and regretting
his probable retirement. Those pre-
election announcements that he is to be
shelved may incite him to tremendous
effort on behalf of the ticket in Ohio
this fall. Again, they may not.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-22

Our esteemed land commissioner and
the Prince, having duly fixed the Mon
tana delegation for next year, should
turn their attention to our sister state
of Washington without delay. The
Tacoma Globe, the leading republican
organ Of the state, says the republicans
there are for Blaine first and Gresham
second.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-22

One HUNDRED pounds of dynamite
were exploded over IN South Dakota
three weeks ago to see if it would pro-
duce rainfall. 1t did. 1t has been rain
ing ever since. And now an anxious
granger wites to a Minneapolis paper to
know if there is any way Of stopping it.
Thus a new drawback threatens the arid
belt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-22

Mr.. BI.A1NE's health has become
much better since q score or more lead
ing republican newspapers have come
squarely out for him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-22

The Ohio republicans, through John
Sherman, struck the party keynote
against free coinage, and struck it hard.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
$4,000 TN GOLD
AND HANDSOME PRESENTS
Given Away
TO SUBSCRIBERS TO
The MemPis Weekly
Commercial.

XKLhat will the Cotton Crop Of the U. s.
amount to for the Season 1S9O-91.
81 500 in Gold to the one making the best
guess.
$500 in Gold to the one making second best
guess.
Handsome Rosewood Piano for third best
guess.
$21 600 in other premiums.
Send postal card for sample copy and illus
trated supplement containing full particulars.
Address,
THE COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING CO.,
july Memphis, Tenn.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20

reafirm our unalterable opposition 10
the lottery amendment and pledge
ourselves to vote and use all our In
fiuence to secure its defeat.
Judge Gunby was followed by ]. 7.
Watkins, Esq of Minden, who deliv-
cred quite an interesting speech,
doing himself much credit.
A. j. Murff, Esq, was then called
for Justify, who responded in neat
talk, frequently making happy hits
in the course of his remarks, eliciting
applause often.
Judge j. T. Boone, of Bienville,
at the urgency of the audience came
to the stand and made a pleasant, but
short speech, after which the crowd
dispersed, feeling happy and much
better posted as to the important
issue of the day of SO vital interest
to Louisianians.
Everything passed off very pleas
antly, and without single jar to mar
the feelings of any one, SO far as ye
reporter could see.
Haughton deserves much credit for
the hospitality her citizens extended
their guests.
Great many of the young peo-
pie remained until night and en-
ioyed themselves measuring time in
the irresistible and irrepressible
round dances to the swell of volup-
tuous music. Each gallant, as he by
his Diana stood, felt as if she were
drawn from heaven and filtered
through the skies, and while whirling
through the fascinating glide with
her suspended to his Apollo-like form
imagined he was ''treading among
the stars" The dance was a very
enjoyable affair, and was continued
until late hour.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
.Ma aCMKNERr ",

will find it to their advantage to see J. w.
ONLEY, agent for James Leffel & Co., Man
ufactnrers. Steam Engines from 3-horse pow
er to 26-hOrse power to suit your wants
This Machinery is of the best that is made;
and at such prices and arrangements in pay
ment. that any person can reasonably reach.
All orders of inquiries addressed TO J. w.
OELEY, Bellevue Postoffice, BOssier parish,
will be promptly attended to.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
Homestead Entry Ne. SaIs.
Homestead Entry No. 95f5.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
July 8, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of hin
claim, and that said prOof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge or Clerk of
District Court at Benton, La. on 18th of
September, 1891, viz: Homestead Entry No
25I5-Eh BOyntOn-for the northeast quarter
OF the southwest quarter and the northwest
quarter Of the southeast quarter Of section TO-
township l6 North, range II West Louisiana
Meridian. He names the following Witnesses
to prove his continuous regidenceupon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Anthony Sim
gletOn, ThOn Harris, Jack Green, James
Coleman, Of HaughtOh p. o., La.
July 16, 1891. SEP IL
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
AT HOWE, Aug. II. 1891,

Editor BOssier Banner: Dear
Sir-As l believe that you have the
real interest of Bossier and its peo-
pie at heart, I will endeavOr to give
you as near as possible the real con-
dition of this settlement as to crops,
&c.:
Corn crop made, and is good, yet
considerably damaged from wind
and rain, and will rot if wet weather
continues.
Sweet potatoes promise to be a
large yield, and will, from the pres
ent outlook, be rather large.
The fall planting of Irish potatoes
is being planted, and much larger
planting than usual.
Gardens generally poor.
Pea acreage generally increased
and doing well.
The ground pea, or pea nat, is do
ing we'll, aud will yield, believe,
prOdtably.
Sorgum cane is in fine condition,
aud promises a good yield.
African miIIet is fine and a large
and profitable yield.
Then comes cotton: This plant
generally is far better in hill land
than last year, yet some worms bave
made their appearance and will less
en- the yield, but there necessarily
will be a large damage from wet
weather, from rot and being blown
down, which will cause the yield to
fall short of the present calculation.
On the 8th instant there was a
very hard rain fell east of this place,
reaching beyond Haughton, and
from indications will rain this con-
ing week, and not a drop is neces-
saTy for plant use.
The range is good. All stock
fat, yet cheap when you want to sell.
The health of the country is very
good generally.
We are at present discussing the
price Ofpicking cotton. The general
opinion is that IS cents per 100 will
be the ruling price. l am Of the
opinion that a larger price will be
paid.
There is to be meeting of Ants
aud Unions at HaughtOn this week.
/ am informed that Thursday is the
day for the big guns to go of with
their echoes and re-echoes; yet I am
fearful of the effect of SO many new
isms. l am fearful of the Ants sue
cess, &c. However, hope on, hope
ever. Stand in line boys; something
ahead. Yours, VET.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20

Mrs. James K. Polk. relict of the
tenth President of the United States,
died at Nashville. Tenn, last Friday.
Mrs. Polk was born Sept. 4, 1903, at
Murfreesboro, and was married to
Mr.. Polk while still in her teens.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20

MIR. Ben Holman, one of the lead
ing and wide-awake retail merchants
in Shreveport, is offering special in
ducements to every one seeking bar
gains in dry goods, dress goods, nov
elites, boots, shoes, hats, etc. When
in New York recently his selections
were made with care and with the
view of meeting competition from
every quarter both as to quality and
prices. BE is now ready to supply the
wants of his friends and customers
and invites every one to call and see
his selection.
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
ENGINES And BOILERS
FOR SALE.

Darties wanting to purchase ENGINES and
L BOILERS, PULLEYS and BETTING,
in fact frst-class
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
Notice of Homestead EmGry.

Land Office at Natehitoches. La,
July II, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following
An named settler has filed notice Of her
intention TO make final proof in support OF her
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or Clerk of the
District Court, ct Benton, Louisiana, on 31st
of August, 1891, viz Caroline Elizabeth
zylks-tOr the west half Of southeast quarter,
northeast quarter of southeast quarter Of sec
tion 5, township % North, range l2 West Lou
isiana Meridian. She names the following
witnesses to prove her continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of, said land, Wig: w.
B. BOggs, w. HI. Demoss, A. d. Hudson, Of
Plain Dealing p. o. La, A. y. Thompson, Of
Benton P. O., La.
L. DUPLEX, Register.
July SJ, 1891. aug "a
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20

FTNhe 3lst Annual Session begins Sept 10Th,
L 1891. The prestige of long and phenOm-
enally successful career-the reputation it has
always enjoyed for thorough, honest work-its
eommodiOus buildings, heated by steam-its
ample grounds-its wonderful health record
and the magnificent facilities it furnishes il
the departments of Literature, Science, Art,
Elocution and Music all combine to put this
Institution in the very front rank of the best
Female Colleges of the South.
For further information and for Catalogues
apply to
l. T. FITZHUGH, A. NJ, President.
or w. B. MURRAH, ID. D, Vice-Pres't.
July %, 1891. sept %
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
TULANE UNIVERSITY
nSanRsa@gona

@ONaBUbl8JHAo
' Tulane University embraces College, High
a School. H. Sophie NewcOmb Memorial
College for Young Women, Law and Medical
Departments. The College has four parallel
courses: Classical, Literary, Scientific. and
Engineering There is also special course of
Electrical Engineering. Next Annual Session
Of the Academical Departments including the
II. Sophie NewcOmb College, begins October
1st. Law Department opens November 18th
Medical Department. October l9sh.
For special or general catalogues, apply TO
the Secretary of the University, Tulane Hall
WIN. PRESTON JOHNSTON.
oetSI President
The Bossier banner., 1891-08-20
Entd-LOtsery Barbecue and
Speaking at Haughton,

Under THE AUSPICES OF ANTI-LoTTERY
CLUB AND FARMERS UNION.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

GRAND JURY REPORT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry.

STATE tF LOUISIANA
Parish of st. Landry.
The grand jurors of the Parish of St
Landry, for the February term 1891, beg
leave to make this their final report.
They have examined the parish Jail, and
find it in good condition, and the prisoners
well treated.
They recommend that a fence be placed
around the Jail, in order to prevent outside
communication.
They find the courthouse in good order,
except small portion of the roof, which
they recommend should be fixed.
They condemn the clerks office, and re-
corders office, and find the records in a
horrible condition, and would recommend
thorized to copy and rebind those requir-
ing repairs; and that an appropriation be
made for the purpose.
They recommend that an L be built to
the courthouse, on the southwest end,
that the bottom story be used by the police
jury, as the present police jury room, is
too small for their purposes, and that the
upper story be used for the clerks and
recorders offices.
They recommend that the present APP
preparation be used for the purpose Of
building this L together with the material
in the old building, and recommend an
the balance of the building, as well as the
necessary furniture for the same
Having served for the entire week, and
examined all cases in which witnesses
were in attendance. and having left in the
hands of the prosecuting officer cases in
which witnesses could not be found they
most respectfully beg to be discharged.
OCTAVE PRTDHOMAE,
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21
DISTRICT COURT.

The following criminal eases have
been disposed of this week:
Mary Harrison, larceny, acquitted ;
Louis Brown, larceny, guilty; Eugene
Guillory, shooting with intent to kill,
guilty; John Pundy, stabbing with
intent to kill, guilty; J. B. Dalcourt,
carrying concealed weapons, plead
guilty G. A. Ransom, manslaughter,
not guilty Gabriel Laubry, assault
with dangerous weapon with intent
to kill, acquitted Lucien Steen, lar
ceny, acquitted; Numa Mccarthy,
murder, guilty without capital pun
ishment Hannibal Chapman ct al,
manslaughter, acquitted; Chas. and
VIM. Swain, larceny, nistrial; Pierre
Stephens ct al, horsestealing, guilty
and recommended to mercy of the
court H. Barker, carrying concealed
weapons, plead guilty. =
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21
THE forgery.
New Delta.

some Ol the 1OtteFt papers art
writing very vigorously in reference tc
letter purporting to come from the
private secretary of John A. Morris tc
the publisher of country paper in
Louisiana, containing statements in
reference to the purchase : of news
papers by the lottery combine, and
its relation to the Progressive League,
This letter those papers declare to be
a forgery, and we have no doubt that
it is. But in their structures they for
get themselves and charge the, forgery
upon the antis. It is none of their
work. It is that of a man with whom
the private secretary of the lottery
chief admits himself to have been in
correspondence.
It was the work OF man that de-
sired to get from the lottery chief
money with which to buy news
paper to be run in the interest of the
lottery.
1t was not the work of any anti-lot-
terry man. The editors of the paper
referred to had nothing to do with it,
and, we believe, thought it genuine.
We fail; therefore, to see how the res
possibility therefor can be saddled up
on the ants.
A-copy of that letter has been in
possession of the New Delta for weeks,
but we did not publish it, simply be-
cause it was not authenticated and in
this fight, as in all others, the New
Delta proposes to use only honorable
means. " 'Ssss4 ----7i's
The copy (printed) of the letter was
sent to this paper anonymously.
Why, if it came from an anti, we can
not imagine We can see no reason
why any anti-lotteryite should at
tempt to inveigle the New Delta into
publishing forgery. We are frank
to say that we can see the immense
advantage that would result to the
lottery side if this paper could be
beguiled into inserting such forgery
in its columns. We can see, in our
imagination, the long array of affida-
Wits and the columns of personal cards
declaring the letter forgery, and we
can read, with our minds eye, the
scathing editorials of the lottery's pro-
prietary organs denouncing the pub
lication. We feel satisfied that nobody
upon our side would attempt to put
the New Delta in such position. We
wonder who did.
The honest people of the State do
not need forgeries to help them in
their fight for the honor OF their State
and the liberties of her people. There
are solid, unimpeached and unimpeach-
able facts enough to damn a much
more reputable business than a skin
gambling game. The money poured
out like water at Baton Rouge, the
debauehment of the press, the corrup-
tion of the young, the SANDERS on the
State, the alteration of the Legislative
journal, the constant and steady drain
upon the pockets OF the poor, are
enough weapons with which to wage
the war in which we are engaged.
This stir about this forgery of let
ter from John A. Morris private sec
retary will not be sufficient to make
the people forget the alteration of
their sacred records-the journals OF
their Legislature. That such was. the
purpose we believe, but as well might
they try to cover the starry expanse of
the heavens with a postage stamp.
The alteration of the journals is fact
that cannot be hidden, teside which
all other facts sink into insignifcance.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

2 The New Orleans Republican re-
marks Lottery agents complain
that business is falling off SO rapidly
that it is difficult to make a living
peddling the tickets around town.
The antis ought to let up little or
the Democratic treasury will run dry
before the next campaign"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

One OF the favorite occupations of
some of the Democratic Lottery press
is abusing and trying to pSll down and
besmirch Gov. Nichols, and upholding
the Lottery. They are not paid for
either. There is no accounting for
tastes: Democratic papers abusing a
Democratic. Governor, and praising a
Republican Lottery.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Two due bills, one in favor of J. j.
Harmon, the other OF ]. FL. Harmon,
both signed by John McGrath, have
been found and left at this Office. The
owner can get them on application.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

We call attention to the statement
by the secretary of the Red River, At
chafalaya and Bayou Bnuf Levee Dis
trict, published on last page
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

The Opelousas Social Club celebrat-
ed its anniversary with supper at
Ben. Meginley's last Thursday night.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Gen. w. T. Sherman died at New
York, last Saturday, aged II years.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

The A-tak-a-pa Family and Planta-
tion Remedies for sale by all Druggists.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

E. H. Vordenbaumen sells pine lu1n-
ber at $12 per Nj #.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21
THE CLARION.
Published Every Saturday by the
st. Landry Printing and Publishing Co.
(LIMITED.)
Official Journal Of the Farmers Unions
Or THE
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Official Journal Of the Town Of 0pelousaS
.oPELousAs, FEBRUARY a1, 1901.
Alexandria has street cars.

Pittsburgh coal at E. II. Vordenbau-
mems lumber yard.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

The frame OF Mr.. Joseph Bloch's big
warehouse just west of the railroad
depot, is up. There are three other
warehouses, two of them quite large,
near there, and they have been found
insufficient to store the rice and cot
ton brought here for shipment. What
growth there is here is due to the
farmers, not to the Lottery. The
Farmers Union and the Lottery are
antagonistic. Opelousas should cer-
tainly stand on the side of the farmers.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Several months ago the n. @. Re-
publican was seemingly very strong
anti-lottery paper, and We thought it
very strange that a Louisiana Repub-
lican sheet should be against such a
pap giving concern as the lottery. We
notice of late that the editorial ut
terance of the Republican has under
gone change, and before the year is
out no doubt it will he calling the
antis fanatics and the lottery great
charitable insfitutfon.-ToWn Talk,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

The Sabine Southern, the Robeline
News, and the Natchitoches Review,
are all pitching into the Sabine Ban
ner, but the Banner is staying with
them and still has the best of the fight.
Three pros ON one anti is little hard
but all the lotteryites can lay claim to
is that they have the majority Of the
press. The ants, however, have the
votes, and they will be counted in
April, 1892. if the lottery question is
then voted on.-Town Talk
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Last Tuesday the sun shone and
gave lis warm, bright day for the
first time in several weeks. The pleas
ant day and session of court together
brought many people to town. It oc
Cured to our "devil" to get up per-
sonal column. He got off the folly-
ing, and then broke down:
Miss Sunshine is again visiting D.
lousas this week. We hope she will
remain as long as possible.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21
oPELoUsAs, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY q, /sU
Proceedings of the Police Jury.
OpELoUsAs, La, Tuesday, Jan'y Is, 1891.
Tho r,aIina i11ryr M of M tf q ~,

OpELousAs, La, Tuesday, Jan'y IS. 1891.
The police jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment; present, L. NE Boagni president
Messrs. p Stagg, 7. Robin, FL. Durio, C. r
Bihm, Dr. f. s. Barry and s. Haas.
On melton of DR.. Rssssy the reading oi
the minutes of yesterday was dispensed
with
On motion of Mr.. Durio, be it resolved
that the petition of the residents of Plais-
ance cove adjoining prairie Ronde, asking
to be included in the hog law district and
that bayou Petit Josi should be given them
as line, be granted as prayed for.
The following license ordinance having
been read three times, section by section,
part imposing liquor license of one hun
dred dollars, Withdrawing been read
three times, was adopted-the vote being
as follows: aye, Barry, Stagg, Robin, Haas
nay, Bihm, Durio.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Mr.. Joseph Bloch, whose advertise
ment appears on fourth page, has i'm
proved plows. Besides the Oliver
chilled plows, he has the Cassidy sulky
plow, the kind especially useful in
breaking rice land, The special feat
uresathat distinguish this sulky plow,
are: the right wheel acts as a Landslide
and enforces straight furrow, if the
first f1lrrow is straight; the ease and
quickness with which it can be made
to take more or less land the tongue
or pole by the use Of a spring, breaks
or turns on hinge, which greatly
facilitates the turning of the horses.
A great advantage in using sulky
plow is, that in plowing wet rice land,
the plowman is relieved from walking
in the mud.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Mr.. Baekbey (enamored )-ssD Drink to
me only with thine eyes, Miss Wab-
bosh (thirsty)-"Rats Do you think
they gave me these glasses for specta-
cIes ~
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

sUsTENANcE AND REFREsHMENT.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, etc, That
for every business OF keeping hotel,
the license shall be based on the number
of furnished lodging rooms for guests, as
follows, viz:
1st class-When said rooms are in NUM-
Der thirty or more, and less than forty five,
the license shall be one hundred and fifty
dollars.
the license shall be one hundred dollars.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

Board of Directors of the
ST. LANDRY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
COMPANY LIMITED.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-02-21

The committee appointed by Con-
gress, to investigate Judge Boarman's
conduct as judge, have reported in
favor of impeaching him on two
charges ..
One, the embezzlement OF $l10O,
which was found out after the clerk of
court died-the money was returned
by Judge Boarman, but the restitu-
tion does not remove the legal of
fense.
The other, a charge of bribery, for
throwing case out of court, MhereiH
the defendant endorsed notes for the
Judge just before and after the trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-24
COAL MINERS On IN AL4sKAy ISLAND

Chicago. Nov. GA dispatch from san Francisco
says Colonel s. Lucas end F. W. Worster. who have
Just returned from the Nlga Islands. Alaska report
that on the northwestern portion Of one island the
principal one in the shumagn group about 800 miles
west OF stsa. valuable coal mines are located During
the our years and parties intere ted have
been doing some coed work prospecting and develop
ing and are satisfied that they have good thing.
Besides supplying the local demand are on
foot place this coal in a large the Fran
cisco market next year. The coal veins lie above
the about thirty feet apart. numbering from four
10 six workable veins Of five six feet from the roof
to floor These veins be traced for distance OF
two miles. tIamway has been built connecting the
tunnel with a 25O-tOn coal bunker az tdewatcr. Two
wnarves and dwelling-houses have been erected, and
there l. considerable rollinesock the ground. II
is virtually nexhaustibe ard 10 Is asserted that
lot, can be delivered in Francisco at - tor. An
analysis shows II To be somewhat superior 10 Seattle
cai brt being OF Ignite formation, all Pacific
Coast Goals Il carries large percentage OF moisture