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St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The st. James Courier thus despair
lngiy comments on the suggestion to
adopt an improved balloting system:
But, i'll the light of the recent so called
| election, 1t Is an open question as to
whether the introduction of the Aus
trallan system or any legislation on the
subject OF elections, can be marked
with beneficial results in this State.
Existing laws are ignored with impuni-
ty whenever necessary or advisable, and
the only logical conclusion, in the light of
the election on the 18th, is the relocation
of the whole matter of selection of pub
lie officers into the hands of the execu-
tive; for it has been clearly demonstrate
ed that an administration with it's re-
turning board, may perpetuate itself in
power or designate its successor. Party
organization has become superfluous
and useless; primary elections and con-
ventions an expensive, entertaining but
useless pastime and the much vaunted
will of the majority, as the rule to gov
ern elections, an exploded bubble,
That is true, provided the people four
years hence-nOt driven out of their
sober reasoning faculties by a senti-
mental and exciting side issue-dO not
take matters into their own hands, and,
too, in most effective fashion. A hand
full OF officials, boldly and openly vio-
lating the laws which they are sworn to
uphold and enforce, would be but as a
leaf in a storm, with the people once
aroused to their wrongs, and feeling
their quarrel just. There is sure to |
come reactlOn-a revolt against the |
rule of fraud-in some way or other /!
n. 0. City Item.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
Crops,

We hazard nothing in saying we have
never known as large an acreage of
corn as has been planted this season.
AS a rule it is looking we'll and is in
good condition. Showers of rain have
fallen in different districts of the parish,
and the crops are growing finely. The
Irish potato yield has been remarkably
large, and the potatoes are of the very
best quality. Rice is doing we'll, and
the acreage is large beyond precedent.
Tho farmers are in good spirits. The
cotton crop will be short, compared
with that of former years.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Huntsville, Ala, May 29.-Lily Flag
Of the Monte Sano dairy here surpassed,
last nta, nght droacor the words greatest Jersey
to go on. Bissons Belle, that led the
record in one year, made s1s pounds, 15S
ounces of butter, while Lily Flag has
reached 902 pounds, 49, ounces, and her
year docs not close until next Wednes-
day, when she will reach 1910 pounds.
The official test was made by repre-
sentative of the Jersey Cattle Club,
which have selected four of the Monte
Sano dairy to be that many of fifty Jer-
seys to be exhibited at the Worlds fair.
Fv
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The Legislature has not yet elected
the Circuit Judges, aud though it has
taken a number Of ballots for U. S.
Senator, the question as to who will Sc
cure the prize is still slIrouded in in-
penetrable mystery. Jonas is still lead
ing, however, and we hope he. will get
there" vet,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
THE CEsEEDE CAMP EXCITE.
MENTs

Creede Camp promises to become second
Leadsille: Tho number of people going into
this wonderful camp Is unprecedented in the
history of Colorado except only duriu. tile
Ieadvlle exciteirent. 1t is estimated that
now the townstc is located, that
there will lie ten thousand people in the camp
by the Denver and Rio Granle railroad, and
there is no staging.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The DEMOCRAT has received a water
melon of fine size and excellent flavor
from Mr.. p. DelBuono, corner Main and
North streets, who not only has num-
Der of the same kind left but always
keeps Oh hand the best of everything in
the line of fruit. Thanks.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
Bright Business Men

Are des!rous of doing a growing busi-
ness all the year round. They consider
q spring and summer dollar just as val
liable as winter one, and by keeping
up their advertising they keep up their
business; thus the spring and summer
months are made to yield satisfactory
returns, when they keep eyerlastingly
at it y in popular newspaper like THE
DEMOCRAT.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The merchants of Opelousas should
invite trade from abroad and retain
every dollars worth of tue home pat
ronage. There is but one way to ac-
complish this, and that is by judicious
advertising. The DEMOCRAT is the
medium
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

We want correspondent at every
uostotfiee in the parish-good, reliable
persons, who will give the news, il it is
only few lines. Who will do so J
Dent all sneak at once. We will make
each correspondent present of 100
sheets OF note paper with name and
business neatly printed thereon, and
send him copy OF the paper free
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The trial of Fisher charged with kill
ing Cleophas Comeau about three weeks
since, at Pointe-aux-Loups springs in
the parish Of Acadia, has excited deep
interest throughout tho community.
Many persons wcre cited to appear in
Crowley as witnesses, owing to which
fact our town has been rather more
quiet than usual, Notwithstanding the
presence of a large number of persons,
who were in attendance upon the U. S.
District Court.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

When you want your jewelry re-
paired don't fail to call on Mr.. Remi
Mornhinveg, he is located in his new
quarters and will be able to serve
the public as they desire. Don't for
get the place, Remi Mornhinveg, Main
street, under the New Opera House.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

We have had some very sultry days
during the present week, which would
have been far moro so, had it not been
for frequent clouds that tloated above
us, and an occasional sprinkle of rain to
cool the atmosphere and to purify it.
AS a rule the nights have been pleasant.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

We have nothing whatever to COM
plain of in regard to health. A mild
type of measles has prevailed to linn
tied extent in town, but has subsided.
We have not heard of single death
from it, or even of serious illness.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The public road leading from this
place to Kings bridge in prairie Basse,
has recently been put in good order by
Messrs Jas. o. ChacheIc and Edward
DGiean. Thanks to them.
These gentlemen have generously
done this work, and have done it we'll
at their own expense and trouble. 1t
was greatly needed and long had been.
Persons now desiring to go to DGjean's
springs are enabled to reach them over
this road. The bathing there we are
informed is excellent.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

On Friday night of last week quito a
number of the young men and ladies of
our town participated 10 moonlight
tally-ho ride to the prarie west of town.
We think there were nine couples and a
chapeIone. The boys secured the use Of
the Washington band wagon, which is
the very thing for such an occasion.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Mr.. Remi Mornhinveg has removed
his jewelry store TO his new stand
on Main street under the sNew Opera
House. He has fine stock Of jewelry
of every kind, and is prepared to sup
ply the wants of the public.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

$1,000 was sold by the st. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association last
Monday 5000 to j. T. Calvin at 81
per cent, and 400 to DR.. '. X. Irion at
3i4 per cent.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The verdict of the people is the United
States Barracks &c. cigar is tie best
Each one has IL band on il.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

For light running, easy sewing and
lasting qualities, you will find no ma
chine to compare with the White. It
commands the praise Of all users. See
adv. in this issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

For SALE CHEAr.-A fine gold filled
watch, ladies size, open for cxamIna-
ton. Apply at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Three runaways this week. But we
have heard of no one getting hurt.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

s' Eloise Favolite is generally relished
by all those that smoke them. A No.
1 cigar for sets. Robert Chachere has
them for sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

We wonder why don't dancing
teacher come to Opelousas we are!sure
he would have large class. Other pa
pers please copy.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

We have have had several delightful
showers of rain during the. week.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Three colored men-Lee Taylor,
Thos. Cosset and James Martin--were
lodged in Jail on Thursday morning,
charged with beef stealing. Constable
Rene FOntenot made the arrests.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Robert Chachele sells the United
States Barracks SC. cigars.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, LA}
June s, 1872.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his lntention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before tho Clerk
of the District Court at Opcousas. La on
Monday, July 25tl, 1892 viz:
JANE CEHADDEGk.
widow of Richard i. Chadick who made
Homestead Entry No. 1887 for the southwest
of See. ), township south range / east, Lou.
isana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land. viz;
Abel Sudduth, LOUIS ncsillc, ST. JOHN l..
Stewart and Frank HCbert, all of st. Landry
parish Louisiana.
CHAS. {. PALFREN,
June IS, 1891. ct Register
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Delinquent subscribers are again
earnestly requested to settle, up. The
money is due us and we need if.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
NOTICE 4!
UNITED STATES L.,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, June 8. 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before the Clerk
OF the District Court at Opelousas La, Oh
Monday. July 25. 1892, viz:
ARlsTGDE TBaHBODEAUx,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for the
northeast /, Section ~, township !, south range
5 east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Ursn Boudreau, luna Richard. Isdore Ri
chard and Edmond Thibodealx, all of St. Ian
dry Parish. Louisiana.
CHAS. {. pALFREN,
June Is, st. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Roasting ears are selling from ten to
fifteen cents per dozen on our streets.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The public schools OF st. Landry par
ish closed yesterday, Friday, the 18th.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

The Ayondale crevasse, near New
Orleans, which seriously threatened TO
prevent the running of trains on the
Southern Pacific, has been partially
closed and traffic on that road now suf-
fors no interruDtiOn.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
FOR RENT

AhSE new modern residence. fronting on
" Union street, with five rooms and two pan.
tries. Apply to j. MYERS Il co
June li-lm.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

Gaspago are now biting in the Cour-
tableau.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
B. BLOOMFIELD.

Western District Of Louisiana.
Commissioner L. S. Court Of Claims tllPouslout
the United States.
Notary Public in and for the Parish OF St Ian
dry. Office with Hon. John n. Ogden
Particular attention gwen to Land Cases and
TO Final Proofs Collections in the Parishes Of
St Landry and Acadia promptly attended to.
Pensions secured; Patents, Caveats, Trade
Marks, etc, procured without delay. ags
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

See tor rent advertisement in another
column.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
KNIGHTS OF piTHjtS.

HElFERSoN DAVIS LODGE No, ns ,uca,s
- on tbc lst aud 3d Wednesday Of c;,rh mnntb
at O'Clock p. m. Visiting krj.,hf, ,rn nnra
ally invited 10 attend. "'' ~" "''
j. l.. CAIN X. of f. Il s. n,.,oif
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18
FOR SALE CHEAP

aNlIlAN ALLtN -rIIin@ four years old =,
aA March y, gentle to harness and saddla
sin2iN or douhle very pretty and very fast -
Address + o. Box %, Opeloasas, La. ara
St. Landry democrat., 1892-06-18

For bargains go to Bloch's.
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LEAVING REnc11rrE HOUSE FOR THE INLAND ICE.

to defect first to the northeast and then to the
east Night found US with sixteen and a half
R mills x to our tnhs credit wadth and pno tn ;da greet glacier
day can perhaps be best obtained from an
extract from my journal:
H BALEFUL WESTERN SHORE.
Another discouraging day within sight OF
we are on the heights once more. for good I
hope. and | also trust free from further OBJ
s stI,ion Of 4 the th syiI s is ah n. t sons,s in n t t%;s s inloni
black cliffs peer UP at us over the round Of the
vassss., slippery ice. .hummocEs. bowling
wind storms. furious drifts. and iogs. The
dogs seem possessed with devils. the sledge
and odometer break. some item or other OF
our equipment is sure TO be lost. and every
thing seems to go wrong. Once out Of it's
intolerab BILE drift last night gave us no chance
70 sleep comfortably. as it beat under and
rau!in and melted as it fell on our faces and
G,othin n one . 81 my hest t DIGS: Castor; was
trace traces sa Msr. N ,%e enr ,Gf a 1an snsp' sa nd pro- iroz end i MIC
the. DRIFT at the hitclinG post"
We had advanced but, eight miles when we
concentric cr"vasses. The remainder ofthe day
was, spent in. accommodating for safe snow
bridges by which they could DO crossed. This
ton. and night found us further south than we
were in the morning. Once two Of my dogs
s Nets eo With IA ali I our trsEEih ssui, sn and Y i%S p sne ds' oi
pemmican. broke through. and but for a pro-
lesiing ledge OF Ice on the edge of the crevasse;
have lost al" i At nisrt a feeling fn.S Of re Is f at be-.
ing ing. qfa sncG H" a I'll thin 1se w we9as p as i ws re s ssns
sounder sleep than usual. and five and a half
hours OF Refreshing slplnter put sleep-hun-
everything a very dinerent aspect. DuiinS
this march we covered eighteen and u half
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SKETCH A
SHOWING ROUTEOFTHe

broken iceblink without u pilot ahead. the
problem OF how the sledges and dogs could be
SO arranged as to no managed by ono man
had given ma considerable food for thought. l
finally decided to try tho following tentative
method: Three OF M best dogs. NAlegak-
soak. an and Tawanah. who would como at
my cnli and who were always ready and eager
TO follow NO. were attached to tho light slcdge
Iuilt by Astrup. carrying a load OF about 200
pounds. These dogs were to- follow mo. and
bohiun them would come Astrup with the
other ten dogs attached to the big dog sledCe.
with the smaller dog sledge in tow. The total
load on both amounting to about 1000
pounds. This method worked fairly we'll dur
ing our first march. which was but a short one.
made simply with the object Of getting thu
separation ovcr with and getting Strengthened
out on tho long journey.
THE BIG sLEDGE BREAKs DOWN.
The next day l found 1t necessary to make a
change. and transferred all the dogs to tho
hig sledge. putting the little one again In tow
Of tho other two. We had gone but O short
distance. however. when the larger dog sledge.
as II result OF the severe blows II WINS getting
when travelling ovcr the marhle-like sastruGi.
broke down. breaking Nil the standards on
one side. The wreck Of this sido was so com
plete that for a little while / was at a loss what
to DO. hut finally the idea suggested itself Of
flashing the remains OF the sledpe alongside
the other. making one broad. .four-ioot-wide
sledge with three runners. This idea WAS
quickly carried out. the sledges dashed to-
Eether and reloaded. tho result proving very
satisfactory. The three runners seemed to
make tho sledgc much more steady. prevent
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muster for repairs At the doctors hands
Here. too. Matts frozen heel began to trouble
him, and ! deemed II best to send him back to
HedclihsN Mouse. This. OF course. prscluded
ali possibility Of my taking with me more than
ono companion on the long journey.
On tho 9Th I sttem pied to make the next
stage from Cache Camp up the lower slopes
OF the Ice. but n strong wind blowing down
from the Interior and. driving the loose snow
In tho face OF my dogs discouraged them so
completely that We could do nothing with
them. and so we're obliged to await the pleas-
ure Of the weather. Finally we got under way.
and succeeded In advancing q short stage
round the Forth side OF the Grst big hummock.
Here n second icloo was built. but the snow
being unsatisfactory Tor house construction.
only n small iRloo was practicable. and. leav-
ing Astrup and DR.. Cook to OCCUPY this, 0ib-
son and I went back down to the igloo at
Cache Camp to sleep. Tired In every muecle
and with no sleep for siSty.tocr hours. ! think
I must have fallen asleep the moment ] tum-
blcd into the i2loo.
Twelve hours later I woke to hear the rush
Of tho wind over our shelter. and the hiss OF
tho drifting snow against its side. This con-
tinued for twonty-four hours. when ] could
stand It no longer. and Glbson and ] startod
for the unpcr igloo. Fierce Ms was the wind.
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AZ We crayled out Of our lgloo Into the bril-.
Liant sunshine that sunday morning and
stretching to tho horizon In every direction
carved and secured by tho wind into marble
waves: thnro WIS hardly one Of tho nnrty Who
Ing through tho scented atmosphere Of green
Holds and, forests In thousands OF Tar distant
town. and VILLAGE. Our slcises wnro ,nvIsi.
all storms ON tho inland Ice grow ]arnuni and
over every obstruction; Several houra were
s sisGsss and n rs ,ss T"!k th 81 e q sn,.hja, ;"
the tanCles Of tho harnesses. '''
But. oncp under way we found I'M tho
had proved y glorious road maker ior Us.
mad n,ade anotiHsr W. m"rcI,. 'H Thiis." ,iw ws
wO slept Lohind our slelgss. and another
twenty.mile march the following. day brought
supporting purity should lonve ns. No wers
now 1870 miles from the shore Of Mccormick
bay. u distance considerably In excess OF hat
party. and though the road back was perfectly
straight and free 81 obstacles. yet tho descent
from the inland Ice might DO dangerous il
the right point. and 50 l did not fool thai |
could take the supporting party any further.
VOLUNTEERS FOR II FURTHER MARCH.
When we halted to camp ] told the boys that
had had our sleep two would return and two
go on: then after dinner. as we sat about oar
little Kitchen, i reminded them of what / had
HiruImboltt gsiaeisrf should cali Tor "volnntcers
should make my selection. | told them, that
they had now been out long enough to know
what the ice. was Ike, and to understand that
i WAS nG , shlid hsr n!"{i ! to saD then In III ,hnt "nse
u dangerous. perhaps foolhurdy. thing for two
men to strike out inro those unknown regions
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THE SUN. TUESDAY. OCTOBER Is, 1892.

northern slope Of Dome Mountain. I found my
seii looking up at that long. EASY. white slope
which I knew 30 we'll. aud In regard to which
there could be no mistake. and this next day
our march upon the true inland Ice may be
said to. have com m enced.
Atthts. timo had but sixteen dogs out ~
my twenty. another one having s%uccumhed to
the. dog disease. Asa result We Gil of us set-
tied, Into the traces and did our share OF the
hauling.
Natural selection had also reduced my
aledges from eight. OF four distinct types with
which i had started. to four practically OF ono
type.
AS to. clothing. zach Of us had a deerskin
kooletah and sleeping bag. q seulskin timiak
foLn reserve. and seal kamiks or moccasins,
These. with undertaking. completed the
i've. short. marches Of I'VE and seven miles
brought us TO an elevation OF 5000 feet. and
early X. tho third march the highest SUBMITS
ofthe Whale Sound land disappeared. and |
found. to nv surprise, that we werO descend
iEg. hnyina already passed over tho divide be-
tween whAie Sound and Kane Basin. and, be:
the Humboldt glacier, Bythls :imc both tho
the work. Our sledae! and loads were better
adjusted. and this. with tho down g-nde. en-.
Ablcd us to make better time. our third march
having heen twelve miles, our fcurtl, was
twenty. and before wo went into camp tho
misty mountain tops Of the land hc-
tween Rensselaer, harbor and the south
eastern angle oil. Humboldt glacier rose
into view In tho distant northwest. Tho next
day we tailed twenty miles again over n gen.
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dependent only upon their own resources and
good health for q safe return. but that for my.
self did not consider II dangerous or difficult.
That. however. each man must decide for
himself.
Or. Cook was the nrst to speak. but Gihson
and. Astrup were close behind him. then
made my detail M follows. hstrup to go with
mo and Gibson to return In command of tho
supporting party. and when ho had reached
nedciife House. to devote his entire time 10
obtaining ornithological specimens and sun.
plying tho PARTY with game. DIR. Cook. upon
his arrival at Radcliffe. was to ASSUME. charge
there and remain In that capacity until my re-
turn from tho inland ice. These details wers
ncpuiesced in by all. and In u lew moments all
hut one Of the inmates OF Camp Separation
were sleeping tile sleep OF the tired and
The next morning early the relashing of
the sledges was undertaken and soon accom-
rlislied. tho loads carefully restowed and Sc
cured. so that tho work which had hitherto
been done by four and whish would now de-
yolvs upon two might lie as easy, as possible.
c%puirments With one OF tho lighter siedges.
two dogs. and rGtions for twelve days. thsn |
gave Gibson an extra compass. ono OF mr. chro-
nometers, achnrt aud careful instructions as
to making the land at McCormicR Bay. and we
were ready to separate. Little was said IA we
quietly shook hands. md thcn Astrup and my
self straiCltencu our dogs aud got under way.
the Doctor and Gibson looking alter us. In u
little while wc saw them In motion. and in n
fcw minutes moro tho inequalities Of the great
icsblink Md them from view.
As [ had already found TINT IL was In possi.
Die to drive and guide our dogs over ,ha un-
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fly undulating and gradually descending sur
face. but on. tho following day the surface
became much. more hummocky. and lust
about midnight VIC came out upon tho ice
bluffs marking the boundary OF the glacier
basin opening down toward Mary Minturn
River. by course. true northeast. Just cleared
these bluffs. but fearing others ahead | de-
Elected about five miles to- the eastward and
then resumed my course. Tho rough nature
OF the ice made this days march comparative-
" short. and the ATMOSPHERIC indications
being those OF q coming storm. | halted early
to permit the construction OF an igloo to shell
ter US. Tho blue-black sky with angry. lead
colorcd clouds massina .beneuth It. the ghast-
ly Wilderness Of the iceblink. and tho raw. cut
ting southeast. wind could not he misunder-
stood. and before. our, igloo was. complete
everything was blotted out ty the driving
snow. Poor Gibson! pitied him that night.
for 1t was his turn. to do the costume net. as
We called 1t: In other words. 1t was his turn to
sleep fully dressed and outside. so that he
could attend instantly to n loose dog before he
mad done any damage. Our dogs were always
bad enough in wind and storm. but this time
as the storm continued they seemed az II pos
sessed OF devils, bowling. fighting. and tenr-
ing themselves loose from the stakes to which
they were fastened. and when finally Gibson.
weary. with his efforts at recapturing them.
fol asleep for q few moments leaning against
tho entrance. OF the iCloo. one OF them nte tho
bottom on his. sleeping bag, while. another
holtsd about six, pounds nearly half my en-
tire stock OF cranberry lam. Forty-eight hours
Of incessant. wind and snow. and then tho
storm passed over into Kane Basin and loft us
in DoRce.