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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-07-25
sHERIFF,s SALE.
WILLIAM B. STEWART vs.. q. "A. DU-.
PLESSY.
No. i4.e41 DIsrRIcr. CouRr. PARrsH 81
ST. LANDRY La.

By virtue Of writ of fieri facias issued
out of the Honorable 18th Judicial District
Court Of the State OF Louisiana, in and for
the parish of ST. Landry, In the above enti-
tied and numbered suit, and to me direct
ed, will proceed to sell, at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, at the front
door OF the Court House Of said parish, lii
the town of Opelousas, on
Saturday, August 18th, 1891,
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
The southeast quarter Of southeast quar-
ter Of section twelve, the east half of north
east quarter and the northwest quarter Of
northeast quarter of section No thirteen,
in township No. one south of range No. one
west, of southwestern Louisiana district,
containing one hundred and sixty and
73I100 acres, purchased per certifiate No.
339S2, n. s. D., August 4th, 1882.
Seized In the above suit
Terms-Cash.
T. s. FONTENOT,
july11 ct Sheriff Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-07-25

Net paid over. 1851 47
I hereby certify the above and fore
going to be true and correct copy
from the cash books in my office, and
audited by the parish auditor.
T. S. FoNTENoT,
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector,
Parish of st. Landry.
STATEMENT
OF T. S. Fontenot, sheriff and ex-offi-
clio tax collector, showing the amount
of parish, criminal corporation taxes,
also licenses, collected during the
month of June, 1891:
IdflSH lakes ..,,..-. pll4.ZU|
Corporation criminal taxes. 2130
Interest 11.63
Licenses 3O5.0O
Total. .$5l2.OOI
Less 90 commission $500
Not naid oyar S426 00 |
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-07-25

Net paid over. .S48b.UU
] hereby certify the above and fore
going to be true and correct copy
from the cash books in my Office and
audited by the parish auditor.
T. S. FoNTENoT,
Sheriff and Ex-Oficio Tax Collector,
Parish of St. Landry.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-07-25

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going to be true and correct abstract
from the cash books and licence regis
ter in my Office, as audited by the par
ish auditor. T. S. FoNTENoT,
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector,
St. Landry Parish, La.
STATEMENT
OF T. S. Fontenot, sheriff and ex-ofi-
clio tax collector, showing the amount
of parish and criminal corporation tax
es, also licences, collected during the
month of May, 1891:
Parish taxes. $413.9O
Corporation taxes. ....... 1926
Interest l4.l8I
Licenses ........... 5000
Total $717.33
Less so commission 1886
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1891-07-25
44,O72.OS
Balance on hand Apl l, 1891 303.59
$44,375.67

4,375.67
/ solemnly swear that I have paid
the full amount expressed on the face
of the above claims against the parish
of St. Laudry, and that have not ac-
quired, directly or indirectly, any of
them by speculation with public mon
les or otherwise. J. J. THOMPSON,
Parish Treasurer.
STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, PARISH
ST. LANDRY, FOR THE YEAR ENDING
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
Queer Pennsylvania Justice.

A novel sentence has been pro-
nounced by a justice at Huntingdon, In
this state wife had kissed another
man." her husband had chastised her
with corporal punishment, and Justice
Kelly, supplying the third act in a
drama unhappily played with too much
frequency in all our courts, gave q
verdict that the wife retire to her
usual place of abode, and lock the doors
SO that no strangers can be admitted for
period Of six days; that the husband
for the same length Of time board with
his next-door neighbor and sleep in the
barn, and that each party pay half the
costs and stand committed until the
sentence is complied with" Of the
efficacy of such an original Judgment
there cannot be much doubt, although
question might be raised on the con-
stitutional ground Of it's being cruel
and unusual punishment-at least Tor
the next-door neighbor. The usual
punishment for wife-beating, however,
is so clearly inadequate that, in the
absence of a whippingpost. the result OF
the new departure in dealing with
this despicable crime deserves careful
watching. -PhjLudeZDhid Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
A Hermit's Paradise.

London is unlike any other city, says
a correspondent of the Springfield Re-
publican, in that ones individuality is
lost in the great throng of 5000, 900 of
people. The moment he has passed
out of one of the great railway stations
all interest in him is gone, and no one
seems to know or care what becomes OF
him. Though he might spend his days
and nights in the streets, if he avoid
the vicinity of the Bank of England,
the Strand, Oxford and Regent streets,
he might live years without meeting a
familiar face. If he wishes to live the
life of hermit, or escape the Observa-
tons of his fellow-men, then the thick
lv-settFed part of London is his safest
retreat. No one will ask any questions,
if he has the money to pay his way, or
no one will inquire into his antecedents
if he engages in little business. London
is the city of refuge of unfortunates
from all parts of the world. Some
succeed and become good cit
liens, but more linger on in
obscuritv and die broken-heart-
ed. Everyone the stranger meets
seems to be full of his own business.
Now and then one might stare at him :,
but it is with far-off look, to be forgot
ten the next moment. Cabmen and
drivers of all kinds of vehicles follow
their employment, intent only on reach
ing their destination, and without refer
ence to the crowd of individual atoms
of humanity which block their way
everywhere. Not that the average
Londoner is different from the rest OF
mankind, but his daily elbowing by the
multitude make him thoughtful of him
self alone Otherwise his work would
never be done. Politeness in giving
way to others, even ladies, is not eN-
pected. Men do not pay their fare IN a
railway carriage, bus or tram-car, to
give up their seats to others, but to rest,
or because they are in hurry. Any
pretensions to superiority are laughed
at, and would-be nabobs must seek and
pay for their privileges if they would be
exclusive. These are to be had for the
almighty dollar, but lofty bearings
stand poor chance in the everyday
London democratic crowd. Their pa
tience and good humor are proverbial
even under circumstances the most try
ing. When cOuntrymen would rave and
storm the average Londoner would eN-
cUse and laugh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
A Medical Hat.

A correspondent of London paper
thinks that many medical men would
be benefited by the adoption of a med
ical hat He has been saved many
journeys in the country by the fact that
his hat differs from that of other people,
and he is recognized even on dark
night, and often saved the trouble of
retracing his steps for several miles
The hat he has adopted is a hard felt,
just the shape Of an ordinary straw hat,
with low crown and flat brlm. OF
course the hat is easily changed when
on pleasure bent, and the cost is half
that of q silk one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
just q Plain Sailor.

A sea captain, who was going up to
Albany to see his friends, came out
with us on the train, says the New York
Sun, and Chicago broker, who first
discerned his presence, gave the bore
the wink, and followed it up by saying:
eff we work it right we can get some
awful lies out of him. Let some one
ask him about sharks and sea serpentS."
Four of us crowded him into Il smOk-
ing compartment, and when we had be-
come slightly acquainted the inquiry
was made:
Captain, you have doubtless seen
some very large whales? How long
would you say the largest was?"
Gentlemen, [ never saw whale In
my life he replied. 81 have been at
sea for twenty-six years, but l never
happened to see whale.
dwell, you have seen serpents in the
warm seas?'
"Never saw one there"
"But you must have seen some extra
large sharks? %
Gentlemen, / hope you will believe
me when [ tell you that | never saw
a shark except in an aquarium.
"But you have been wrecked ?'
"NeVer."
ever have mutiny ?''
"No.'
Fire at sea 90
'ENO."
"Meet with pirate 20
mo"
Tidal wave?"
"No."
"Humph! What sort of a sailor are
you, anyway"
'1'm sorry for you, gentlemen, very
Il e. r 11,I1,
everyday sailor, and my mother made
me take VOW when [ first went to sea
that [ would always speak the truth.
Here are some good nickel cigars for
you, but as for lying, | can't do it-not
even about sea serpents."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
The Frustrating Shocks

Of malarial fever are not to be counteracted by
ouinine with any degree of certainty, or for
any length of time. The eradication and pre-
yention of diseases of a miasmatic type are,
however, ascertained possibilities. Long ex-
perience has shown that there is Infinitely
more preventive efficacy in the fine botanic
medicine Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, than IN
the alkaloids, drugs and poisons which were
formerly the only recognized means of remov-
ing and anticipating attacks of fever and ague
and bilious remittent. When the system has
been depleted by periodically recurring par
oxysms, this agreeable restorative renews the
fund of energy, ard IS not only positive
specific, but repairs the damage to the general
health inflicted by all febrile complaints par
taking of the malarial character
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
Cold Lodgin gs.

A learned professor of the Paris
Academic DIES Sciences has been making
experiments which have resulted in
convincing him that the rabbit is OF all
living things the most capable CT with
standing a very low temperature. In
closed all night in a block Of ice, a rab-
comfortably, and evidently not aware
of ANYTHING very peculiar in his circum-
stances. In this regard the rabbit
leaves far behind our faithful friend the
dog, though according to the learned
professor sheep, goats and pigs take
second, third and fourth places.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
SHIL.0H'S
CONSU MI PTION
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos.
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can Sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. If you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, 50 cts. and
$Ioo If your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
THE KINGS DUST,
BY HARRIET PRESCOTT sPoFFoRD.

BY HARRIET PRESCOTT SPOFFORD.
"Thou shalt" the priest said to the king,
Thou shalt vanish like the leaves of spring.
Like the dust of any common thing
One day thou upon the winds shalt blow"
NAY, not So, the king said. 81 shall stay
While the great sun in the sky makes day;
Heaven and earth, when do. pass away,
In my tomb wait till all things go!''
Then the king died. And when myrrh and
nard
Washed with palm wine, swathed in linen hard,
Rolled in naphtha gum, and under guard
OF his steadfast tomb, they laid the king.
Century fed to century; still he lay
Whole as when they hid him first away
Sooth the priest had nothing more to say:
He, it seemed, the king, knew everything.
One day armies with the tramp of doom,
Overthrow the huge blocks of the tomb
Arrowy sunbeams searched its chambered
gloom,
Bedoliins camped about the sand blown spot,
Little Ara bs, answering to their name,
With Il broken mummy led the flame;
Then a wind among the ashes came.
Blew them Hghtly-and the king was not!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

VEREsrcHAGIN, sthe Russian painter,
who has just arrived in New York, will
make an extended tour among the
Sioux and other Indian tribes. His
design is to secure data for a great
work on the red man as he exists I'M
der government control in the United
States. He declined to say if he had an
imperial order for his work, but the
general impression is that he has, and
that it will be the effort of his life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure
T. j. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo. Ohio
We, the undersigned, have known f. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
Ohio
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 10 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
An Eccentric Hen.

There is hen in Eufaula, Ala,
whose eggs are of common size and
shape, the shells being perfectly white.
The ''white,'' instead of being white, is
Jet black when boiled. There is no
difference in the taste from the COM
mon hens eggs. fThe yelk is of ordi-
nary color and the deep black color OF
the whites only extends to the outside
covering, as when cut open the egg APP
pears to present the same appearance
as an ordinary egg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
DO You Couch 2

Don't delay. Take Kemp's Balsam, the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your coughs
and colds. 1t will cure sore throat OF
tickling in the throat. 1t will cure pains III
the chest. 1t Will cure influenza and bron-
chitis and all diseases pertaining to the
lungs because it is pure balsam. Hold it
to the light and see how clear and thick it
Is. You will see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Large bottles 30
cents and 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

SAID one lady: Il wish my children looked
as bright and he althy as yours do" Re-
piled the other lady: Mine would look Just
as sickly and puny yours if did not oc-
casionaly give them DIR. Bulls Worm
Destroyers." BY mail. Is cents. John D.
Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
CamDhor in Florida.

It has been prophesied that in ten
years time there will be more camphor
trees than orange trees In Florida, and
that the camphor-producing industry
in that State will become of great inn
portance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

WHEN Dobbins' Electric Soap was first
made in 1864 it cost 20 cents q bar. 1t is
precisely the same ingredients and quality
1loaU and doesn't cost half. Buy it OF your
grocer and preserve your clothes. 1t he
hasn't it he will get it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

II HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an
affection of the Throat from childhood,
caused by diphtheria, and have used vari-
Gus remedies, but have never found any
thing equal to Browns BRONCHIAL
TROCHEs." @. III. r. Hampton,
PiketOn, Kqj. Sold only in boxes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
100 Doses One Dollar

"Now," said the Anglomaniac to his
valet, Gas we are to take the next train
you may get the checks" (Which do
you mean, sir, inquired the valet, with
respectful reproof. "your brawses or
your trousers ?"- Washington Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

''THE angels are beautiful" said the
mother softly to her youngest boy.
eyes, mamma" he murmured, 'they
are out of sight. y WASHINGTON Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
Established 1855.

Dresses, Gents Clothing, Feathers Gloves,
etc., Dyed or Cleaned, Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch'S Dye w orlls,2 46 W.
Water ST.. Milwaukee. Send for Circular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR..
Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists
sell it. % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

A BOY who is frequently chastised
both by his mother and grandmother
speaks of them as spanking team. y
IernS SiffinnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
German
Syrup, ,,

We have selected two or
Group. three lines from letters
freshly received from pa
rents who have given German Syrup
to their children III the emergencies
of Group. You will credit these,
because they come from good, sub
stantia1 people, happy in finding
what so many families lack-a med
icine containing no evil drug, which
mother can administer with con-
fdence to the little ones IN their
most critical hours, safe and sure
that it will carry them through.
ED. l.. Willis, of Mrs. JAS. w. KIRK>
Alma Neb. give it Daughters College,
to my children when Harrodsburg, Ky. L
troubled with Group have depended upon
and never saw any it in attacks of Group
preparation act like with my little daugh-
it. 1t is simply mi Ter, and find 1t an in
racu1ous. valuable remedy
Fully one-ha1f Of our customers
are mothers who use BOsChee's Ger
man Syrup among their children
A medicine to be successful with the,
little folks must be a treatment for
the sudden and terrible foes of child
hood, whooping cough, Group, diph-
liberia and the dangerous inhann1a-
tons Of delicate threats and lungs. o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

"TH1s is tropical climb said the
monkey as he started after the cocoanut.
Hdshin0tOn Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

SPRING announcements are in order
among tradesmen; even the organ
grinder takes a turn at it YOnkerS
SfntpsInnn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

He aoho qcdsts
for an inactive liver to do its work,
exposes himself to all the diseases
that come from tainted blood.
Don't wait! Languor and loss of
appetite warn you that grayer Ills
are close behind. You can keep
them from coming you can cure
them if they've come with DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the only blood and liver medi-
cine that's guaranteed, III every case,
to benefit or cure. Your money
back if it doesn't. Thus, you only
pay for the good you get. Can you
ask more? 1t cleanses the system
and cures pimples, blotches, erup-
tions and all skin and scalp dis
eases. Scrofulous affections, as
fever sores, hip joint disease,
swellings and tumors yield to
It's superior Alternative properties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

ALTHOUGH the carpet purchaser is
looking for good quality he wants one
that can be Observation-Disclosures Re
publican
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

THE difficulty in this cold world is
that too many fellows want to stand
with their backs to the ire.-Bradford
Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
First Glass and Reliable.

Go to Clement, Williams & Co., 426, 42S.
$50 Broadway, Milwaukee, for anything
you want in furniture, if you want good
polite treatment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

THE way-station master always has an
unfagglng interest in through trains
Uushjn0tOn Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DIR. R1ine's
Great Nerve ResfOrer. No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures Treatise and sc trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline, 931 Arch ST., Phla., Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

Best easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. Doc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

PRINCE HENRY, the German Emperor's
brother, is an expert acrobat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

"WHAT makes you lower your head
each time we meet?' inquired the ham
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

"Your downward course drives me tc
it." answered the nail.-Grand Rapid
Democrat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ae-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. NV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
BEEcHAM'g PILLS cure Sick Headache.

ONE cannot klndle much of fire with
poker chips.-B0stOn Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
foods

Sarsaparilla is the best medicine to take in
the spring. Possessing just those powers to
purify the blood, create an appetite and build
up the system, which nearly everybody needs,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the ideal Spring Medi-
cine. Be sure 10 get Hoods, and only Hoods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25

Sarsapari11a is carefully prepared from Sarsa-
parilla, Dandelion, Mandrake Dock, Juniper
Berries and other we'll known vegetable rem
edies, every ingredient being carefully selected,
and every step of preparation being carefully
watched to obtain the best possible result.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
GODS

Sarsaparilla has by It's positive merit gained
such hold upon the confidence of the people
that they refuse even the most earnest requests
of clerks to try "our own or some other subst1-
tute medicine, and firmly insist upon having
Hoods SarsapariIla. Try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-25
ood's

Sarsaparil1a will do you an enormous amount
of good just now, by purifying your blood and
building up your system SO that you will tide
over" the depressing effects of milder weather,
and escape that tired feeling" SO common
when the seasons change.