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St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
HymeneaI.

We're married Mr.. Ozemi Fontenot
and Miss Mary Burr, at the residence of
the latter, near the town of Opelousas,
on Tuesday May 18th inst, at the hour
of $50, p. M. by the Rev. father A. Du-
bourg.
The wedding was private. A fine
collation. was set for the few that were
present, and the bride groom leaving at
about II o'clock, went to his home in
old Grand Prairie, via, Washington.
The boys were on the Qui rive for the
widower but found it impossible to
catch weasel asleep. He conducted
and managed the whole affair in Sc
crecy, and in the shades of night, before
the tardy moon in "peerless majesty"
poured forth her silvery beams.
He came, and returned, like the be-
casse, and nought could be heard save
the clatter Of his horses Ioofs as they
sped along the abandoned roads.
He managed it we'll but his numerous
personal friends could not afford to let
him oft. They knew that he had an ear
for music, and that modesty alone
prompted him to endeavor to avoid it,
on the evening of his wedding. So
they waited on him later. We learned
that after reminding him, of the fulfill
ty of all a widowor's efforts to avoid
charivari, they gave him and his bride
a serenade of choice music.
Mr.. Fontenot is popular with all
classes, and they are pleased to see him
made happy by the companionship of
handsome, charming and Iovable
woman.
His house sue enters, there to be a
light,
Shining within, when all without is
night,
A Guardian Angel, DER bis life pre-
siding,
Doubling his pleasures, and bis cares
dividing"
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

A telegram from Washington under
date of the 18th says: AS the result
of much preliminary work, while the
river and harbor bill was pending in
the House, the Senate Committee on
Commerce was able to-day to report the
bill back to the Senate with all the
amendments which it regards as neces-
sary. 1t has increased the total of the
House bill by $1,981, i 43. and made de-
creases amounting to $S6S,000.
Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter" and
Longfellow's Evangeline," profusely
and finely illustrated, both for only 10
cents, postpaid, printed from large
(brevier) type, on fine super caleDdered
book paper, and specimen pages free to
any one, is the latest announcement of
John B. Alden, Publisher, 81 Rose ST.
New York. One would suppose they
would sell by the million, each work
being famous authors most famous
production.
Etienne Deschamps was hanged in
New Orleans on Friday at 1:10 p. H.
He was an old white man who outraged
and murdered little white girl named
Juliet Deitricht, aged Is years.l
State engineer Richardson has visited
the levees on the Mississippi river from
the Arkansas to the Gulf. He reports
that most of the levees are in a fine fix,
but some are poor and need constant
guarding and work.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
Our U. s. Court House,

Plumbers are work in this edifice, put
ting the chandeliers up. These are nu-
merous and handsome. They can be
used for burning oil or gas, and for
electric light also. The Judges bench
il here, has not yet been put up, but
will doabtless reach here in time for the
June term of the U. S. District Court,
which will be opened here on the 9th
day of June. Marshal j. Vigneaux was
in town during the weak, and whilst
a:attending to official duty, played the
agreeable to numerous friends who are
always pleased to meet him.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
The Inaugural of Governor Foster.

We have read it with care and curl
osity. He starts on the Lottery ques-
tion and dwells upon it at unnecessary
length. Compliments the retiring in-
cumbent, and says far more for him
than bis party, his friends, or history
will readily indorse. Speaks of the
States finances in hopeful style COM
mends what has been done for levees
and for the "virtue, integrity and in
dustry" of the citizens of Louisiana, by
the out going Governor, speaks Of i'm
migration and education, as objects
which he will endeavor to promote.
Says he will do all he can to lessen the
burthens Of the people-to Illustrate
monopolies and grinding combinations
of the few which operate to the injury
of the many. The farmers must be
considered and legislation must guard
their interests-that being the only safe
policy of State. Says he owes his ell
ovation to true Democrats" by which
we infer that, he does not consider such
as did not support him as being true
democrats. He speaks of "dreamers
and advocates of paternalism as mis-
leaders of the public, but we cannot say
that we fully understand precisely what
he means by the terms. Not under
staining, we make no comments. Says
our State securities have improved
very much in the last four years, and
that his policy shall be to limit appro-
priations to the annual revenues deriv-
ed under the constitutional limitations,
says we should pay our debts, whilst We
should be equally careful to repudiate
all that are tainted by fraud (some-
thing new) To these objects, he says
he feels himself consecrated. We think
his style little stilted for state pa
per. He shall have the hearty support
of this paper, unless, he, like the retir-
ing Governor forgets to do what he
promises.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
Judge Aleck Boarman.

We are gratified by announcements
seen in the New Orleans dailies, that
the investigations in Congress, con-
cerning Judge Boarman, have at last
closed. That lie has been left undis-
turbed and quiet in his Office. The bar
at this place entertain feelings of great
respect for the Judge, and promptly did
what their admiration prompted, in
having the proceedings arrested. The
Judge has been urbane, and with all, SO
prompt and expeditions in the business
of his Office. that all classes have none
but feelings of admiration.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
The Weather.

The farmers and gardeners certainly
alave no right to complain of the wealth
er. Since the freeze in March, it has
been all that any one could ask for
There has been enough dry weather to
enable planters to work their crops in
the most approved style, whilst the con-
siition of the ground and the delightful
refreshing, and not too frequent show
eTs have stimulated the growth of vegi-
tation Of every king. Nature has been
nropitious and in its blandest mood
slus far. Everything in the Vegetable
Aingdom looks vigorously green and
beautifully cheerful.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The auxiliary, Club a branch of the
0. S. c., composed exclusively OF
ladies. except that the president of the
o. S. G. is ex- oficio president, is new
feature recently added to that popular
organization, and will constitute the
literary branch. A fund will be Great
ed for tho purchase of books and mag
azines, etc. The officers are; j. L.
Cain, President; Miss Fannie Jacobs,
vice Presdt.; Miss Ada Sandoz, Rec
Secty.; Miss Pauline Isaacs, Fin
Secty. Miss 0. Laas, Treas.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
AS was expected, our District Coul

AS was expected, our District Court
term, proved failure on account of
the aRtimely and unceremonious de-
mand of the Circuit Court Office, that
Judge Lewis should be and appear in
Baton Rouge, where some of the most
important Offices are seeking the men
to fill them. 1t would have been
better for litigants, for lawyers, for
the parish, could the Office have
permitted him to remain at his post
until the expiration of bis term.
Oh! that morbid insatiate greed Of Of
flee for men. When may we expect it
to end
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

An entertainment and ball is on the
tapis for juno Sd at the New Opera
House, under the auspices of the Com
mittee Of Twenty five, for the benefit
of the Public Schools of our town.
The ladies having the matter in hand
are preparing an interesting pro-
gramme for the occasion, including a
short series of brilliant tableaux to be
followed by a grand ball and other
popular advertisements, particulars of
Which will be given later.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The greater part of our misfortunes
are brought on by neglecting the chances
that yesterday gave us; we put off till
tomorrow what we should have done
to-day, and necessarily make sacrifices
that we ultimately regret. How many
are there that cry ont in their agony of
spirit, 90, if l had only known yester-
day, how different it would have
haan -
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Hope Hook g. Ladder Co., of Ope-
lousas will give grand excursion from
Washington to Thibodaux and return
on Sunday, June 5th, at the low rate
of 50 so for the round trip. We hope
to see every seat filled on this excur-
sion, as the trip will, doubtless, prove
a very agreeable one, and a visit to the
model town of Thibodaux would prove
a most interesting one in many res
pects to our citizens.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The streets Of our flourishiDg town
are undergoing repairs-the sound Of
the hammer, and the ring of the Mason's
trowel are heard in many directions.
Now, the next thing that should be at
tended to. is the widening and improve
ment OF our side walks. Begin the
work and the proprietors will add their
assistance. There is nothing difficult
about it but the beginning. The side
walks generally arc reproach to the
town. We have several fine stores but
only two banquets that are at all de-
cent. Many are SO narrow that it is diff
ficult for two to walk abreast. On
damp, wet days, the ladies are kept in
doors, owing to the muddy condition of
these so called sidewalks. Land is
not SO valuable In Opelousas that, pro-
prietors cannot give ample space for
promenades. The pleasures of the
town might be very much increased by
proper attention to the grounds for
prOmenades. Our streets are straight,
level and beautiful, making the drives
delightful. Why not make the evening
walks equally so? Such improvement
would add greatly to the value of the
property, and it seems strange that they
are not made. Who will begin them7
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The merchants of Opelousas should
invite trade from abroad and retain
+ every dollars worth of the homo pat
ronage. There is but one way to ac-
complisll this, and that is 10y judicious
advertising. The DEMOCRAT is the
Medium
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The collectors office of the st. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association has
been removed to the building lately oc-
cupied by Mr.. O. H. Terwilligar, corner
of Vine and Market streets.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

We learn that Judge E. North Cullom
lectured at the M. E. Church, Sunday
School last Sabbeth, in response to an
snvitation, from the superintendent of
the school. The lecture was short
one.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
Bright Business Men

Are desirous of doing a growing busi-
mess all the year round. They consider
% spring and summer dollar just as val
uabie as a winter one, and by keeping
alp their advertising they keep up their
business; thus the spring and summer
Tontias are made to yield satisfactory
returns, when they keep everlastingly
at it in popular newspaper like THE
4DEMocRA
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

A cup of good coffee and substantial
lunch can be had at the Market House
at any hour Of tho day. Drop in and be
convinced.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Delinquent subscribers u,o again
earnestly requested to settle up. The
money is due Us and we need it.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The Hope Hook & Ladder Co. of
Opelousas will give an excursion from
Washington to Thibodaux on June S,
1893. Don't fail to 90.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The pic mic given on Sunday last at
the Kennison springs by the members
of the American Legion of Honor, of
our town, was gratifying success, there
being about 100 people among the lofty
hills, including members and invited
guests. At about 1:30 p. ns., the tables
were spread beneath an immense oak,
where the merry throng soon assembled
to partake of the various viands, wines
and delicacies usually served on such
occasions. After having regaled the
inner man-to his utmost-the outer one
was looked to, and he also received his
just apportionment. Later in the even
ing,-amoDg the younger ones-dancing
on the green was enjoyed while others
wiled away the moments in the pleasant
shade of the mighty oaks, until the
shades of evening approached, when all
returned to their peaceful homes much
delighted with their days recreation in
the woods.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Notwithstanding the dull season, j. X.
Sandoz g. Bros force are kept busy all
the time. Nothing dull around them.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Eloise Favorite is generally relished
by all those that smoke them. A No.
cigar for 5cts. Robert Cbacbere has
them for sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Big bargains at j. K. Sandoz g. Bros
in dry goods, hats, shoes and provisions
of all kinds,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The verdict of the people is the United
States Barracks &c. cigar is the best.
Each one has band on it.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Several of our youngsters visited the
beer Spring" little too often Sun
day at the pic mic.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Black berries are now in abundance
and the little da1kies are happy.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Rumor has it that Il grand ball will be
given by the o. p, l.. & D. A. in the
near future.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

DR.. R. M. Lit5ell is having a brick
pavement put down in front of his
drugstore.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Robert Chachele sells the United
States Barracks sc. cigars.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

A delightful shower fell on Wcdues-
day morning, just sufficient to cool the
atmosphere.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Divine services will be held at the
Episcopal church On Sunday. May Goth.
1891, at II o'clock a. IN. by Rev. G. D.
Mack,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

A fine Ethan Allen geldiDg is offered
for sale cheap. See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

Irish potatoes, of this years. crop are
selling at 10 cts. gallon.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
The Signs-Senatorial.

Our State is in no danger of not being
represented in the U. S. Senate. Nu-
merous distinguished citizens are being
hunted down by the Office, although in
satiate, appears to be little fuddled
and confused in its efforts to make a
choice among tie number susceptible to
its captivation. Among the dailies of
our great city, we note some divergence
of calculation of possible results. In
the meantime the worthless being cabin
ed, cribbed, confined at Baton Rouge,
and well guarded by a small battalion Of
patriotic legislators, the office must sue
ceed ere long in making its selection.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

The Observation-Disclosures are the
persons pointed out by the offices, for
judicial honors. Each one is on tip toe
Of expectation, and gives an attentive
ear at the key hole, through which he
expects to hear his name called. We
sympathize with the poor fellows but
are powerless to give them any albany
reiies,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21

DIED-At the family residence On Monday
May 16, 1892, SIDNEY JOSEPH, infant son of r
d. Tatman and Marie BOutte.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
. p j. OIAL

We need CASH. and have decided
it. We will sell, FROM DATE,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-21
For bargains go to Bloch's.

We all went down the hill together
Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
TOO COLD FOR TROUT FISHING.
The Speckled Beauties Have DAYS of Grace
Until the Weather Ii Warmer.

The Speckled Beauties Have DAYS of Grace
Until the Weather ID Warmer.
The trout fishing season opened Saturday
and will continue until July l. Two weeks
ago when the weather was. warm a number
of small fishing parties were organized to
start out as soon as the trout were free, but
the continued cold snap has chilled their
ardor for the present, and thanks to the
weather the speckled beauties will have a
few days of grace before the slaughter COM
mences. Even the most ardent fishermen
have no desire to wade mountain streams
and camp out at night while the wintry
blasts continue. This is too much Of good
thing. The trout fishers are greatly disap-
pointed, and they hope the "blawsted"
weather won't last much longer.
People who know think that trout fishing
will be successful this year. A number of
streams will be opened this spring that were
closed by the fish commissioners when they
were stocked a few years ago. The fish have
had chance to grow, and it is thought that
larger and more trout will be caught than
ever before. A favorite resort for trout
used to be the river from Confluence up into
the mountains. An old fisher from Somer-
set claims when he was boy he caught 300
trout in hole just below the clubhouse
built by the Confluence aud Oakland Rail-
road magnates- 1t is certainly beautiful
place in which to spend the summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
PLEASED WITH THE P, A. & N.

Toronto Citizens in Pittsburg Inspecting
Electric R,ilways-They Desire to Make
Change From the Horse Car System
How Canadian Roads Arc Ma naged
John Shaw, R. H. Graham, John Bailey,
j. j. Wright, A. H. Clarke and w. p.
Atkinson, Councilmen from Toronto,
Canada, and John A. Evan, of the World;
Rowland Woolsey, Telegram, and E A.
Hutchinson, of the Ne,cs, are all at the
Anderson.
The gentlemen are making tour of the
principal cities inspecting electric railways
Yesterday afternoon they were taken over
the entire lines of the Pittsburg, Allegheny
and Manchester Traction Company by Su-
perintendent Greenwood. They were highly
pleased with the road and pronounced it the
best they had ever seen.
The Toronto street cars are heing operated
by horses, and it is the desire to change
The Canadians are not quite sure of just
what they want 1t is their desire to get
something slightly, serviceable and not
dangerous They were surprised yesterday
at the speed the cars could be run and at the
same time be controlled so easily.
In Toronto, like most Canadian cities,
the city practically controls the street car
line, although it is owned by a private
company. The city government regulates
the fare and the speed the cars can be run
at and has charge of numerous other regu-
lations The company pays to the city
IL per cent of its gross earnings and paves
the streets and keeps up the road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
WORK FOR EVERYBODY.

A Chicago Man Says More Men Arc
Needed in the Construction of the Fair.
H. H. Hill, an extensive manufacturer of
Chicago, was in Pittsburg last night. He
has been a great traveller in Europe as we'll
as this country, in consequence of which he
is a well-infcrmed and interesting talker on
general subjects of the day. Speaking of
tho progress of the Worlds Fair he said:
Nothing hss ever been constructed on
such an elaborate and extensive plan as this
great institution when completed. 1t will
be miniature Venice. The principal mode
Of traffic will be by boats or gondolas of
picturesque pattern through the improvised
canals or water thoroughfares I under
stand three-fourths of the structural iron
comes from PIttsburg, and every building
will be built to stay; no temporary affairs,
to be pulled down like the Centennial after
the exhibit closes You would be surprised
at the influx of people to Chicago. and if
census were to be taken to-day the popula-
tion would greatly exceed New York.
'There are several armies of men at work
on the Fair Grounds, and there is work for
everyone of them during the dav and half of
the night if they would consent to it. There
is room for plenty of workmen vet, and any
one who wishes to follow his particular
line-no matter how skilled or common,
artistic or crude-the authorities can find
place for them. In fact, there is something
for everybody.
"Where people will make big mistake
is locating in Chicago after the Fair has
been opened to the public. All the plums
of location will have been picked then, and
no doubt many will leave our city with dis
gusted feelings and purse remarkable for
its paueity of 'piastres.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
THEY WANT TO BIZ FREE

Three m-Assorted Couples Take Their
Troubles to the Divorce Court.
J. K. Wallace, Esq, yesterday filed the
divorce suit of John Seeberger against Mary
seebergeE. They were married April "a,
1889. He alleges she deserted him June /,
1889, returned to him in December, 1891,
and deserted him again March l, 1892.
When she did live with him she staid out
at nights, would not cook his meals, and
otherwise illtreated him.
Attorney Bigham entered the divorce
suit of Mary Duffy, by her next friend
Isaac Saint. against Terrence Duffy. They
were married September Z, 1869, and it is
alleged he deserted her in March, 1888.
Sarah E Doak. by her next friend How
ard Jones, sues for a divorce from William
Doak. They were married September Z,
1880, and, it is alleged, he deserted her over
two years ago.
The testimony taken in the divorce case
of Henry Luckert, of McKeesport, against
Magdalena Luckert, was filed yesterday.
They were married November 4, 1882, and
she deserted him in 1887 saying she was
not satisfied with her husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
MILLER WILL CONTEST RENEWED
A Son Declares His Fathers Mind W,
Weakened by Stimulants.

A Son Declares His Fathers Mind Was
Weakened by Stimulants.
A motion was made in the Orphans
Court yesterday for a rehearing in the case
of the contested will of the late Alex. H.
Miller. The petition was made by the
contestant, Hampton j. Miller The ap-
plication on his behalf was presented by At
torney Charles E Hogg, of West Virginia
He contended that since the former hearing
in the case, when the will was sustained,
the petitioner has learned that dementia
had been produced by alcoholism, incapac-
itating the deceased from making q will.
He contended also that at the former hear
ing his counsel deserted him, and he was
handicapped.
The Court took the papers in the case and
reserved a decision.
The will in dispute gives the bulk of the
estate of the deceased to his son Florence
c. Miller. His other children were cut Of
with comparatively small sums
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
A VERY ODD MANAGER.
A Monongahela City Opera House Owner
Who Won't Go to Sec q Show.

A Monongahela City Opera House Owner
Who Won't Go to Sec a Show.
Monongahela City boasts of q theatrical
manager who has never seen performance
since he has been in the town. Once he
went in to hear his little son recite at
school entertainment, and came out as soon
as the boy had finished his piece. But this
could hardly be called going to see play.
This man is not squeamish on the subject,
for he has owned the Opera House for four
years, and rents it out to theatri-
cal companies. He sees that the
gas is lit, and sells tickets for the shows in
the box Office. He attends to all these i'm
portant details, and yet of f273 performances
given in his house, he has not even peeped
through a crack in the door.
The manager gives as reason for his
conduct that he despises the whole show
business. He doesn't like the people who
play, and he can't get over his aversion.
The Opera House is good thing, though,
and he holds onto it for the money it yields